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The Parish Family of St. Anthony of Padua Beautiful Rocky Point
Love one another, as I have loved you
LET ALL WHO ENTER BE WELCOMED AS CHRIST
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SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK If you have an illness of body or mind, have a disease, are facing surgery or suffering from an addiction, a mental disorder or the burden of years, we invite you to receive the Sacrament following the 8:00AM Mass on the first Saturday of every month.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Saturday, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Every Wednesday Exposition begins at 3:00 PM and continues through 8:00 PM. The Rosary is prayed at 7:30 PM. The Prayer group then prays before the Blessed Sacrament until 8:00 PM.
PRAYER MEETING Our Parish Prayer Group meets on Wednesday Evenings at 7:30 PM with the Rosary and includes scriptural readings and petitions before the Blessed Sacrament. Meetings are held every week throughout the year. We encourage all who can to join us at anytime.
ST. ANTHONY’S CHOIRS Children’s Choir: 3rd through 8th Grade, meets Thursday evenings September thru May 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. St. Anthony’s Praise: 9th Grade and up, meets Sundays at 5 PM. Adult Choir: 9th grade and up, meets Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM. Call Greg for Music Ministry Info at 516-318-2886.
ST. ANTHONY’S SMALL FRIARS Our Preschool for three and four year olds is directed by Anne Tascarella: 821-1912.
ST. ANTHONY’S CYO Soccer, track, basketball and baseball are offered. Please email Mr. Mike Gasparini, our CYO Program Coordinator at: [email protected] Visit the CYO Website- http://www.stanthonycyo.org/
WE CELEBRATE BAPTISM Baptism is celebrated on two Sundays of the month at 1:30PM. Parents must come to the Rectory to complete a special registration form for Baptism. Upon completion of the form, a Baptism date will be given by Sr. Mary. Please do not make arrangements for a Baptism Celebration before you get a Baptism date from Sr. Mary, as we may not be able to grant any special requests for a particular date. Parents of first children are required to attend one Baptism Preparation Class (as well as parents who have never participated in a Baptism class). Registration for the Baptism Preparation Class can be made at the time the Registration Form for Baptism is completed with Sr. Mary.
WE CELEBRATE GOD’S FORGIVENESS The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is celebrated on Saturday from 3:20 PM – 4:20 PM. Parishioners should feel free to call to make an appointment for the Sacrament of Reconciliation at any other time.
WE CELEBRATE MARRIAGE Our Parish Pre-Cana Program prepares these couples for the responsibilities and joys of Christian marriage. It is necessary to arrange your wedding date with the Church at least six months in advance. Please call the Rectory (744-2609).
ANNULMENT – Reestablishing The Freedom To Marry An annulment can be described as a declara on of sacramental matrimonial invalidity. It is an official determina on made by an ecclesias cal court that at the
me of the marital consent exchanged by the par es a specific component of the marriage was lacking or defec ve. Hence, the marriage failed to be a sacramental marriage as defined by the Catholic Church. If you wish to reestablish your freedom to marry in the Church contact the Diocese of Rockville Centre. If you would first like to speak to someone who has been through this process, please contact Philip and Donna Liscia at: 631-942-4645.
WE MINISTER TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND If you are sick or homebound and would like to receive Communion at home, please call Sister Mary at the Rectory (744-2609).
WE CARE FOR OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS The office of St. Anthony’s Bread Outreach is located in our Parish Center and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. St. Anthony’s Bread reaches out to ALL THOSE IN NEED in our community. It puts into practice the words of Jesus.” Whatsoever you do to the least of My brethren, that you do unto Me” (Matt.25:40). The phone number is 821-9450. The Director is Susan Paulson and her administrative assistant is Donna Johann.
ST. ANTHONY’S BREAD AND THRIFT SHOP Josephine Romano and Joan Fitzpatrick are the Directors of our Parish Thrift Shop. The Thrift Shop is located in our Parish Center. The Thrift Shop is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. The phone number is 744-0656. In order to serve the community better the Thrift Shop requests that donations of good, usable clothing be dropped off Monday through Thursday. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
ST. ANTHONY’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CENTER The CCD Center is located in our Parish Center. The Office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The phone number is 821-0872. Sister Phylis O’Dowd is the Director of Religious Education. Her Administrative Assistant is Donna Johann.
ADULT EDUCATION Adult Education is coordinated by John McNamara: 631-744-2609 ext 2. He is always interested in suggestions for course titles.
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Pastor Monsignor William G. Breslawski
Administrator Rev. K. J. Augus ne
Parish Deacons Deacon Tony Chamberlain
Deacon Jim McLaughlin
Pastoral Associate Sister Mary Schoberg, IHM
Dominican Sister Sr. Phylis O’Dowd, O.P.
Director of Religious Educa on
Mr. Christopher Crescimanno - Parish Business Manager
Mrs. Anne Schneider - Parish Secretary Mrs. Janice DeLalio – Parish Trustee
Mr. Richard Johannesen –Parish Trustee
Rectory 614 Rte 25A, Rocky Point: 631-744-2609
Fax: 631-744-5782
St. Anthony’s Convent Route 25A, Rocky Point
Religious Educa on Office 614 Route 25A, Rocky Point (821-0872)
St. Anthony’s Bread Community Outreach Coordinator - Susan Paulson
614 Route 25A, Rocky Point (821-9450)
St. Anthony’s Bread Thri Shop 614 Route 25A, Rocky Point (744-0656)
Visit our parish website:
www.starockypoint.com
Rectory e-mail: [email protected] Rectory Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
St Anthony of Padua Parish Mission Statement
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Rocky Point, is a faith community, a parish family of loving, caring, welcoming and spiritual
people. We serve and support the commu-nity through worship, forma on and out-reach. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are
called to “Love one another as I have loved you.” (John 13:34)
Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Evening: 5PM
Sunday: 8AM, 10AM, 12 NOON The 10:00 AM Mass is followed by
Fellowship in the Msgr. Margiotta Hall. Come and meet new friends!
Weekday Masses - 8 AM Monday through Saturday
The rosary is prayed after the 8AM Mass.
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Dear Parishioners,
It is my joy and pleasure to welcome you all back to the Church to celebrate the Holy Mass, specially on the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. I thank God for you all, being back with full health in mind and body. Jesus was with us in these days in his spiritual form as he promised, now he is going to be with us physically in his Holy Eucharistic Sacrifice. Thank you Father, Thank you Jesus, Thank you Ho-ly Spirit for giving us this opportunity to come back to be together with you and with our faithful ones.
Thank you all for your love, concern, prayers and support in this time of trials and struggles. You were all so good and I thank God for all of you and I thank you all for what you have been.
According to New York State’s plan, churches/indoor facilities must operate at 25% building capacity. We will abide by those guidelines.
Mass will take place: Saturday at 5pm Sunday at 8am, 10am, and 12pm
If you do not feel comfortable attending Mass in person, we will be offering the Sunday 10am and 12pm. Masses via zoom.
So, how will Mass look different so that we can ensure safety for all?
• Holy Communion will be distributed at the conclusion of Mass.
• Families and those who traveled to church together may sit together. All others must practice social distance and stay 6 feet apart from each other.
• Masks (or a cloth facial covering) must be worn by all in attendance. It must cover your nose and mouth. Children under 2 years of age and those with breathing difficulties do not have to wear masks.
• Holy Water fonts will remain empty, but dispensers will be available for parishioners to take Holy Water home with them.
• Hymnals/missals will be removed from the pews and bulletins will not be distributed.
• There will be no entrance, offertory or recessional procession.
• The Sign of Peace is omitted until further notice.
We thank you for your cooperation. We are all navigating these new times to-gether.
An important reminder: if you are sick, or vulnerable due to age or health condi-tions, we strongly encourage you to at-tend Mass virtually via Zoom. Health is at the forefront of our minds, and we don’t want any of our parishioners to be at risk.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call St. Anthony’s at (631) 744-2609.
I cannot wait to see you this weekend. Sincerely, Father Augustine
Fr. Augustine’s Message
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Parish News
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Voting in 2020: Some Catholic Principles
A discussion of: Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizen-
ship: The U.S. Bishops’ Reflection on Catho-lic Teaching and Political Life
Facilitated by Fr. Ronald Richardson and John J. McNamara
Sessions 3 & 4: will resume when medically appropriate or
online through the Zoom App “Contemporary Issues Part One and Two and the 10 Goals for Evaluating Candidates and
Public Officials” 10 to 11:30am or 7 to 8:30pm
St. Anthony’s
To Register: Contact Mr. McNamara at [email protected] or call (631) 744-2609
ext2 and leave your name, email address, and phone number
2021 Mass Intentions If you would like Mass Intentions scheduled for dates in 2021, please call, mail, or email
your requests to Anne at the Rectory: Ph: 631-744-2609 ext 0 St. Anthony of Padua
614 Route 25A, Rocky Point, NY 11778 Att: 2021 Mass Intention
Email: [email protected]
E-MAIL LIST As yet another way to stay connected to one another, we are asking for email addresses. If you would like to start receiving emails from St. Anthony’s, please let us know by
emailing [email protected]
Please include your name, address, phone number and email address. Thanks!
Thirsting for Healing? Living Waters Counseling Center is a place
which provides the Healing Waters of Coun-seling, Prayer, and Hope to those who come through our doors in Melville. Our therapists are rooted in prayer that is a basic part of our tradition and faith. Living Waters Counseling Center provides individual, family, and cou-ple therapy for all life situations to those of faith or no faith. For more information, call:
631-754-3990 or go to our website: livingwaterscounseling.biz
Health Care How Can We Bring Down Costs
While Getting the Care We Need? Join us for a National Issues Forum
on this important topic.
Co-Sponsored by our Adult Faith Formation and the St Mark’s Respect Life Committee. The Forum will be held on Monday, June 1st, when medically appropr iate or by the Zoom App, either from 10 to 11:30am or 8 to 9:30pm at St. Mark’s Parish Center in Shoreham. The Moderator of the Forum is Mr. John J. McNamara, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation.
To register for the Forum and to receive your Issue Advisory to study before the Forum, contact Mr. McNamara at (631) 744-2800 or by email at [email protected]. All are welcome to participate and each person’s feedback will be forwarded to the Kettering Foundation for nationwide compilation and input. Make your voice heard on this im-portant topic!
Community News
Relevant Radio—1430AM Talk Radio for Catholic Life
Bridging the gap between faith and everyday life. More information online at:
www.relevantradio.com
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Readings For The Week Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b- 7; Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51:3-6ab, 11, 16; Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20, 21, 24; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-7;
Mt 6:7-15 Friday: Dt 7:6-11; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 10;
1 Jn 4:7-16; Mt 11:25-30 Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-34; Lk 2:41-51 Sunday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35; Rom 5:12-15; Mt 10:26-33
Sunday: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ; Flag Day Monday: Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time Friday: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Saturday: The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary; World Refugee Day; Summer begins
Saints & Special Observances
Monday, June 15, 2020 Parishioners of St. Anthony’s
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 Alice Bertolli
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Michael Wilcox
Thursday, June 18, 2020 Parishioners of St. Anthony’s
Friday, June 19, 2020 Rosemary Walden
Saturday, June 20, 2020 Father’s Day Inten ons
Sunday, June 21, 2020 Parishioners of St. Anthony’s
Father’s Day Inten ons
Mass Intentions
Flowers on the Altar, the Tabernacle and the Statue
of the Blessed Mother are to the glory of God and In memory of
Michael Wilcox With love from Kathleen
PRAYING One prays best who does not know that one is praying. —St. Anthony of Padua
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We Pray...We Remember...We Welcome
We Remember May the good Lord bless all the faithful departed. May their souls rest in peace.
Irene Vertullo
We encourage everyone to keep in your prayers the homebound of our Parish Community. That they may con nue to feel connected to our
Parish Family, and that they may feel God’s love and care each day.
Donna Albertario Patricia Barone Biscardi Family
Helen Bobrowski Steven Brough Linda Brouth
Patricia Brown Chuck Carter Ryan Carter
Chris Crescimanno Ruby Co er Caron Cullen Rita Currie
Robyn DeCillis John Degnan Susan Desch
Baby Klara Faulkner Stephanie Ferriar
William Ferry Bob & Carol Fe nger
Rose Ginley Patrick Grant
Jules Gravinese Gayle Guggino Laura Hawryluk
Bob Heslar Theresa Hetherington
Marie Holst Logan Hulsberg
Raymond Johnson Jim Kalomiris
Maureen Kearney Barbara Kowalski Iwana Kucharczyk
Rowan Lawney Morgan Leary
Jerry Leo Azuriah Leonardo
Edith LoPicolo Eileen Long Ron Luccaro
Don & Maureen McDonald Luke Medolla
Jim Mihalik Denise Misilmeri
Jean Mollica Sue Monaco
Daniel Mulvey Jus n Noethiger Dani O’Connor
Margaret O’Hara Joseph Olivo
Nick Peterson Robert Pliska
Deborah Rofrano Bernie Ryan Lisa Scio o
Patricia Shalvey Frank Sigismondi The Sivillo Family
Rob Trusnovec Bernard Vetrone Norma Vetrone Gregg Weaver Carol Wilson
Lisa Johnson Woeller Barbara Woessner
Ma hew Yashowitz
Pray For The Sick ENS Ma hew N. Amoscato Navy 2nd Lt Kyle Antonucci Marines A1C Christopher Bartling Air Force A1C James T. D’Amato Air Force P1C Daniel Fey Marines E4 Julianna Grady Navy SFC Laith Hasoon Army LCpl Douglas C. Heck Marines 1st LT Ma hew Jackson Army LCpl Ryan Kelly Marines Lt Carson Kimball Air Force E4 Jeremy Kimball Navy Cpt Jonathan Kimball Air Force Lt Connor Moore Marines SGT Michael O’Neill Marines PO3 Thomas O’Neill Navy Spc Ryan Palasek Army Cpl Gregory L. Teich Marines Cpt Michael Woods Army Lt Nicolas Woods Navy
Pray For Our Military
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Adult Faith Formation Caritas—Wednesday, June 17th, (if medically appropriate or by the Zoom App if not) 10 to 11:30am, Room 3 at the Msgr. Margiotta Reli-gious Education Center at St. Anthony’s. Prayer and discussion about racism and justice issues. Ecumenical Bible Study—Wednesday, Sep-tember 9th, (if medically appropr iate or by the Zoom App if not) 9:30 to 11:30am, in the Meeting Room at St. Mark’s Parish Center. Jew-ish and Catholic look at the Book of Psalms. Young Adult/Adult Bible Study—Monday, June 15th, when medically appropr iate or by the Zoom App if not-8 to 9pm, in the Meeting Room at St. Mark’s Parish Ctr. The Gospel of St. John. Laudato Si—Tuesday, June 16th—when medi-ally appropriate or by the Zoom App if not—10 to 11:30am, in the Music Room at the Msgr. Margiotta Religious Education Center, St. An-thony’s in Rocky Point or by computer; a discus-sion of the encyclical letter of St. Francis on the environment and how it relates to our spiritual life today. Parish Library—Enjoy some great books on Scripture & Spirituality from our Parish Library located in the All Saints Room! We also we have copies of America (thanks to the generosity of Tom Donlon) and Commonweal magazines & the National Catholic Reporter for your perusal.
To register for any of these classes or for more
information, contact Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation, Mr. John J. McNamara, at 631-744-2609 ext 2. Or email: [email protected]
VIRTUS Workshop—mandatory for all church vol-unteers along with Cr iminal Background Check & Code of Conduct. The next one in our parish will be held on Thursday, September 10th, at 10am or 7:30pm in the All Saints Room. To attend this
workshop you must register online at drvc.org. Go to the VIRTUS tab, create a user name & password & then register for this session or another one listed
that is at a better time for you. Thank you for helping to protect our children vulnerable adults!!
Respect Life OFFICE OF HUMAN LIFE, FAMILY AND BIOETHICS
(RESPECT LIFE) Chairperson – Lorri Petrucci -
The Diocese publishes a list of maternity residences on Long Island. They are listed as follows:
REGINA RESIDENCE – Provides service for up to 16 young women and their children.
Phone – 516-223-7888
BETHANY HOUSE – Provides safe, sup-portive emergency housing for homeless
women and their dependent children. Phone – 516-868-6866
MOMMAS HOUSE – Helps to provide a
safe home and parenting plan for young pregnant women. Phone – 516-781-8637
MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL
HOUSE – Ministers to the needs of pregnant and parenting adolescent, young mothers and
their babies. Phone – 516-223-1013
ADOPTION OPTIONS-CATHOLIC GUARDIAN SERVICES – Offers an array of services for underserved families and indi-
viduals with special needs. Phone – 212-371-1011 x 2318
CATHOLIC HEALTH SERVICES Catholic Health Services of Long Island
Good Samaritan Hospital Mercy Hospital
St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center St Francis Hospital St. Joseph Hospital
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PLEDGE DOWN PAYMENT
10 Monthly Payments (to be billed by Diocese)
$2,500* $500 $200 each month
$1,500* $300 $120 each month
$1,000 $200 $ 80 each month
$ 750 $150 $ 50 each month
$ 500 $100 $ 40 each month
$ 250 $ 50 $ 20 each month
$ 200 $ 40 $ 16 each month
$ 150 $ 30 $ 12 each month
$ 100 $ 20 $ 8 each month
$ 75 $ 15 $ 5 each month
$ 50 $ 10 $ 4 each month
$ 30 $ 10 $ 2 each month
$ 25 $ 5 $ 2 each month
STEP 1 SUGGESTED GIFT PLAN
Use the table below as a guide but feel free to adjust the payments to your needs.
STEP 2 PLEDGE & PAYMENT INFORMATION
Please check the appropriate boxes below. Checks should be made payable to:
Catholic Ministries Appeal. Thank you very much for your support!
AMOUNT OF PLEDGE:
$_____________
PAYMENT PLAN: (Please Check One) No Payment Today
Full Payment Today of $_____________
Down Payment Today of $____________
Checks should be made payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal.
The Parish Family of St. Anthony of Padua 2020 Catholic Ministries Appeal “One Family in Mission-Called to Evangelize”
*MAJOR GIFT PLAN Please note that contributions of $1,500 receive special recognition from the Diocese. A contribution of $1,500 or more makes you a Patron and a contribution of $2,500 or more makes you a Sponsor of the Appeal. Contributions of $5,000 gives you membership on the Council of Stewards. This honorary society meets with the Bishop once a year to reflect, pray and speak with the Bishop on the spiritual aspects of Christian Stewardship.
STEP 3 NAME AND ADDRESS
Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________
City & State: _______________________________ Telephone:________________________ Your name and address is never given out and your telephone number is used only if there’s a question about your pledge. THANK YOU!! We are extremely grateful for your support. It makes a difference!
Please Note: After making your initial pledge you will be billed by the Diocesan Office for the remainder of your gift. After you are billed you should make payments directly to the Diocesan Office. Please DO NOT send payments to St. Anthony’s or place in the collection basket. THANK YOU for your support!
2020 Catholic Ministries Appeal
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Word of the Week
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Weekly Reflection THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST Manna in the desert, water from a rock, bread, wine. God provides food to nourish our bodies and our souls, to bring us into union with the Di-vine. This is what we celebrate on this Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The Israelites who journeyed through the desert for forty years knew physical hunger, but they were also hungry for more—they needed to know that God was with them as they made their way through the dangerous desert. We too experience hunger. We need to be assured that the Lord is with us as we navigate the circumstances of our lives, some of which feel dangerous, if not to our bodies, certainly to our spirit. Our participation in the Eucharist provides this assurance and more: fed with Christ’s Body and Blood, we are drawn into communion with Christ and one another.
SAINT ROMUALD (c. 951-1027) June 19 “God so loved the world,” declares John 3:16. “Do not love the world,” warns 1 John 2:15. The “world” to love: this planet, entrusted to our stew-ardship, and its people, God’s children all. The “world” to flee: “sensual lust, enticement for the eyes, and a pretentious life” (1 John 2:16). Born in nobility, Romuald’s conversion followed the shock of witnessing his father murder an enemy. Renouncing his privileged world, Romuald sought God’s world in monastic life. Its winding turns and several dead ends make Romuald’s journey resonate with all who find life more maze than superhighway. Both the hermit’s solitary struggle and community life’s unique challenges shaped Romuald’s legacy: his vast Camaldolese Benedic-tine family of monks, nuns, and lay associates who, these thousand years later, from the moun-tain solitude of Camaldoli, Italy to an urban mon-astery in Berkeley, California—in Asia, Africa, South America, Europe—integrate Romuald’s ex-perience into their witness of solitary prayer, com-munal charity and worship, and promotion of con-templative spirituality in this world that can so easily distract us from the God who loves it still. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
FOOD FROM HEAVEN God sustained the people of Israel for forty years in the desert with manna sent down from heaven, & Moses doesn’t want them to forget it. God brought forth water from stone for them to drink, & Moses doesn’t want them to forget this, either. And Moses tells them—twice—that the food that God sent was a food that neither they nor their ances-tors before them had ever experienced before.
Jesus too speaks of food come down from heaven, food that the Jewish people had never experienced before. Recalling the manna in the desert, Jesus doesn’t want them to forget it either, explaining that he is the food and drink of eternal life. And Paul reiterates to the Corinthians and to all of us that in the bread and in the cup, we share in the body and blood of Christ. WHAT IS YOUR DESERT? Chances are you are not physically wandering in a desert, although millions of people throughout the world live without adequate clean water. All of us experience spiritual and emotional deserts, however. The food that Je-sus gives in the Eucharist, his very Body and Blood, soul and divinity, nourish us in our de-sert moments and strengthen us to live as Christ’s people in the world. Partaking in Christ’s Body and Blood, we are to live as Christ’s people in the world, standing in soli-darity with those who are in deserts of their own—physical, spiritual, and emotional. We are called to act as Christ’s body, nourishing others through our presence, prayer, and shar-ing. What is your desert? How does the Eu-charist strengthen you as you journey through this dark and sometimes frightening place in life? What deserts of others are you called to address through your caring and sharing as a member of Christ’s body, the Church?
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Outreach Coordinator
Susan Paulson
Administrative Assistant
Donna Johann (631)-821-9450
email: [email protected]
Child/Health Plus Applications can be made through Fidelis Care by calling 1-888-343-3547 or by going online to www.fideliscare.org.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Information on eligibility and other public assistance benefits can be accessed on the my Benefits website or by calling 516-227-8519 HELPFUL NUMBERS AA Hotline—24 hr. 631-669-1124
Poison Control 516-542-2323
Food Stamps 631- 789-9546
Child Abuse 800-342-3720
Birthright 631- 821-9727
Hope House 631-473-6030
Suicide Hotline 631-751-7500
Town of Brookhaven
Adult Day Programs 631-451-9142
Disability Services 631-451-6600
Mental Health Emergency
Hotline 631-952-3333
Office of the Aging 631-853-8200
Veteran Services 631-853-8387
The Outreach is located at the west end of the
parish center.
Parish Outreach
FOR YOUR INFORMATION PSEG Long Island has temporarily closed its customer service centers. Customers can engage with PSEG via phone, text, chat, web, the mobile app & Amazon Alexa. Cstomer service phone is 800-490-0025. Some local author-ized pay stations are also available to accept payment.
PSEG Long Island has temporarily suspended non-critical repair work on service meters & metering equip-ment that requires us to enter a customer’s home or busi-ness.
PSEG Long Island has suspended shut-offs of electric ser-vice to residential and business customers for non-
payment. This will give customers experiencing financial difficulties as a result of the outbreak additional time to
pay their bills. For more information, vis-it: www.psegliny.com/myaccount. In keeping with this
effort to minimize the financial difficulties of its customers during the outbreak, PSEG Long Island is also waiving
new late payment fees until further notice.
We will continue to update this page with our most urgent needs.
Rice mixes, vegetables and cereals Thank you for your continuing assistance in
keeping our brothers and sisters fed during these unusual circumstances.