Volume 21, No. 2
Summer 2006
S t. Au gu stin e’s Pa rish
Reflections
Welcome Father Joseph
By Bill McGuire
An official warm welcome to Father Joseph Karimattom, who, since
late April, came such a great distance to help serve the spiritual needs of
the people of St. Augustine’s in Larchmont. Father Joseph hails from
the Diocese of Kanjirapally in the state of Kerala, India in the Kottayam
district, which has had a strong Catholic community since St. Thomas
the Apostle first brought the Holy Word to India in the 1st century A.D.
Father Joseph was ordained April 9, 1980 and has labored in the same
geographic area for over 25 years, mostly as a pastor. His parents had
three boys and three girls, and were farmers of pepper, the condiment.
Father holds B.A. degrees in Philosophy and Theology, as well as a
Father Joseph Karimattom
Master’s for Sociology, University of Poona (1976). He is currently finishing his Master’s Dissertation in Theology at the Pontifical Institute of Theology, Kerala. Besides his devoted
pastoral work, Fr. Joseph has taught for years at a major seminary, and has strong credentials in social ministry,
community organization and fund raising. (Continued on next page…)
Inside
Blessed Sacraments: Photos, Lists Inside
Baptism, First Eucharist, Confirmation
• ParishPay a Big Hit
• Parish Picnic
• Baptisms: December 5, 2004
through June 25, 2006
• Senior Luncheon Photos
• Catechist Appreciation Dinner
• Religious Education: Where
Are We Going?
• First Eucharist List & Photos
• Confirmation List & Photos
• Ladies Auxiliary Luncheon
• Hurricane Katrina Fundraiser
• Soldiers Wish List
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Father Joseph
REFLECTIONS
continued...
He was also responsible, for two years, for directing an orphanage, has run children’s
and youth ministry programs, addiction centers, and has also served as a spiritual counselor for nursing students and a confessor for Religious.
He knows three languages and is well known back home for a grass roots or participatory pastoral approach, working with smaller clusters of parishioners. “Working with
the people,” he says, his efforts led to and strongly shaped a reform movement in his
community against the abuses of alcohol and related social vices creating a new abuse
free zone and heightened community awareness of problems and how to combat them.
Father Joseph
Father strongly believes that working with small groups has empowered people to better develop their spiritual life and led to a richer sense of Christianity, and this movement has been mirrored
in many parishes throughout the diocese and greater India.
Father Joseph belongs to the Church’s ancient Syro-Malabar Rite. After a quarter century of serving his own
people, Father was ready for change and a new mission, the opportunity to recharge his batteries and to explore new and deeper spiritual dimensions. His Bishop listened and eventually gave him a one word answer:
America.
In personal contact, parishioners will discover in Father Joseph a highly intelligent, deeply spiritual but softspoken gentleman, who also knows how to work, and is willing to roll up his sleeves and do it for the greater
glory of God. We are so blessed to have him among us.
ParishPay a Big Hit
“It is one less thing to remember on Sunday” notes John Rote whose family has signed up for St. Augustine’s
automatic giving program - ParishPay. “I have found the program to be very convenient plus it provides a
record of my donations throughout the year.”
“It is one less
thing to remember
on Sunday”
ParishPay permits parishioners to make their weekly contributions automatically on
a monthly basis. Parishioners first determine the amount of their monthly contribution and then it is automatically deducted from their checking/savings account or
charged to their credit/debit card. There is no charge and parishioners can change the
amount of their contribution or terminate their participation at any time. Parishioners
may also elect to make their Christmas and Easter donations through the program.
“ParishPay provides a tool to establish our annual giving goal to St. Augustine’s
Church,” notes John McGarr. “We set up the annual giving and then it happens on a monthly basis. The
ParishPay website provides access to our account and permits us to update our contributions during the
year.”
Monsignor Kenny was initially skeptical about the program but acceded to the recommendations of the Finance Council and the Increased Giving Committee. After a few major snow storms last winter when Sunday
mass attendance was extremely low, he noted that ParishPay receipts assisted in keeping the parish income
somewhat steady. “Some parishioners find ParishPay to be a convenience,” remarked Monsignor Kenny.
“Those who have weekend homes or go away during the summer seem to find this program useful and it is
certainly a benefit to the parish.”
To sign up for ParishPay, parishioners can go to the parish website www.staugustineny.org and click on Donate Online. They can also call the rectory (834-1220) to sign up or contact ParishPay directly at 1-866PARISH-1.
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St. Augustine’s Church Picnic
By Tiffany Chan (12 yrs.)
Lights, camera, action! The day of the year, was a bright, sunny, beautiful, donut of sunshine. The wind
was breezing and the sun was shining. What could’ve been missing? Possibly the annual picnic for St.
Augustine’s!
Children were running everywhere! No wonder, overdose of sugar!!! Cookies, cake, brownies, and
much more were entering the beautiful world of heaven. Everywhere you look, you’ll see a smiling face. There
was a large range of ages there. And when you were hungry you could’ve eaten anything, yes ANYTHING!
There were hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and every type of soda you’d ever want.
You gotta agree, just running around in a playground isn’t going to entertain little kids forever. That’s
when the water balloons and arts and crafts table comes in! Everyone was having fun at that time. Water balloons were getting thrown everywhere. And kids were getting wet! Good luck to all you parents of those children!
To top this day off, the ice cream truck suddenly appeared! Kids swarmed over it, ordering everything
they wanted. You see, ice cream was FREE! If you wanted anything from the truck, it was yours! Well, just as
long as you got permission from your parents. Otherwise, it was a great experience.
HAPPY DAY TO EVERYONE!
Going On Vacation
Whether you are in the Hamptons or on Cape Cod, you can keep in touch with all the news at St.
Augustine’s by visiting the parish web site, www.staugustineny.org and clicking on Weekly News.
You can also locate local churches and mass times by using Catholic Links. On a rainy day you can
read about our Parish History or have the children color bible pages online through the Religious
Education page.
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REFLECTIONS
Baptisms at St. Augustine’s Church
December 5, 2004 through June 25, 2006
Brian James Almazan
Francisca Elena Restrepo
Andrew Joseph Maloney
Matthieu Jack Landais
Louisa Dorothy Showers
Camille Anne Stengel
Dana Elizabeth Hawn
Austin Ronald Sheppard
Caitlin Grace Dela Mora
Rosa Sofia Angela Elizabeth Kaminski
Christin Michelle Gonzalez
Maria Grace Seigerman
Noah Roger Vienne
Terence Michael Moriarty
Julia Ann Murphy
Vendela Rose May Brainerd Payne
Juliane Barbara Lella
Samantha Margarita Sawhney
Isabella Bernadette Mauro
John Francis Davenport Jr.
Snyder Nason Caleigh
Oriane Laure Fouilleron
Charlotte Genevieve Marie Patricot
Richard Jed McCarthy
Mason Barclay Wilson
Stuart Watkins Williamson
Jeffrey Daniel Torrieri
Keli Wambua-Jupner
Caroline Eve Overzat
Sophia Wetherly Fleischer
Catherine Gail Gelber
Alexander Francis McMillan
Henry Norman MacKie
Maeve Grace McDermott
Ava Grace Herin
Lucas Charles Perdomo
Clare Pauline Albee Goldsholl
August John Benson
Freya Nina Temple-Weed
Alexa Reyna
Evan Bardinelli
Caroline Elizabeth Maloney
Jaden Lucas Stanley Glickman
Julia Rose Day
Meghan Marie Maloney
Emilie Carrel
Joseph Bailey Weed
Elizabeth Thomas Melvin
Peter James McFarland
Molly Kate Evans
Kaitlynn Marie Di Berardino
Josephina Renate Theresa Kaminski
Grace Elizabeth Autorino
Loren Lawrence Finnell
Samuel Dolan Young
Michael Manuel Lesmes
Brianne Elizabeth Murphy
Claire Lorraine Zobel
Morgan Ashley Lella
Christina Marie Casey
Daschle Edward Buckley Bennett
Shane Patrick Rivera Ruane
Kevin James Longbucco
Marcus Anthony Forcino
Jeffrey Allen Johnson
Dylan Rebecca Deertz
Sarah Charlotte Devereux
Audrey Charlotte Williamson
Liam Miles Farrel
Tana Wambua-Jupner
Colin Patrick McCann
Alexandra Lee Duffy
Kathryn Mae Raso
Tyler James Rodriguez
Anna Dorothy Kelly
John Paul Monahan
Gavin Kennedy
Oliver Bruno Hurwitz
Tyler William Croz
Nora Alessi Ames
Daniella Maria Vecchione
Salma Reyna
Sophia Mary Fisher
Ryan Power Nevin
Kenna Bleu Winters
Maggie Shannon Sullivan
Christopher Edward Chester
Cecile Carrel
Isabel Buchukuri Weed
Alexander Barnes Martin
Kaitlin Mae Del Guercio
John McGowan
Nicholas James Powell
Julia Ann Bunta
James John Midson
Ellie Caroline Perkins
Aidan Connor O’Neill
Annika Louise Mannix
Elise Eagan Payne
Mairead Yi O’Kane Callahan
Enrico Lomonaco Jr.
Katherine Frances Nolan
Christopher Thomas Gebbia
Isabel Kate Kaufmann
Charlotte Wise
Violet Olivia Forcino
Brook Leigh Bizzard
Carter Michael Schlumberger
Hannah Jo Schmitt
Elizabeth Quinnlyn Astorina
Joseph Peter Sweeney
Bella Wambua-Jupner
Sophia Paula Cristma Gregoire
Julia Caterina Pujadas
Samantha Bonanno
Dillon Scott Stephens
Donn Porcell Anderson
Cecilia Jane Egan
Brandon Charles Schnetzer
Ava Grace Hurwitz
Patrick McCarthy McCreery
Devin Russell Vasilkioti
Isabella Rose La Porta
Ryan Herman
Edward John Fitzpatrick II
Sean Patrick Lambert
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Senior Luncheon
The St. Augustine’s Seniors ended their season with a luncheon at the Davenport Club in New Rochelle on
June 15th. Regular meetings will resume in September. Information any time: 834-1711.
Catechist Appreciation Dinner
By Phyllis Doherty
Weekly lesson plans, reconciliation, communion, confirmation, bake sales, pot-luck dinner, collections for our
soldiers. The list goes on and on. Our religious education program goes beyond the classroom. After a busy
and productive year, a group of volunteer catechists and assistants gathered together at La Riserva on June 9th
to relax and enjoy each others company. It was a lovely evening spent with people dedicated to our parish and
its children. The food was plentiful and the company wonderful. Monsignor Kenny thanked the catechists for
their contribution during his blessing.
A heartfelt thank you to Sister Clare for all of her work and for planning such a pleasant evening. See you in
September!!
Religious Education: Where Are We Going?
By Mary Ellen Beitel
Every summer when the Religious Education program closes for a well deserved rest, there is a deep, collective sigh in the halls of Saint Augustine’s as catechists embrace the summer and freedom from the responsibility of teaching. Our dedicated teachers have worked long and hard to bring the messages of faith, following the
way of Christ, learning about the church and the Old Testament to their students. They need the break to refuel. But make no mistake, while they sit on their Adirondack chairs and movie theater seats this summer, they
are mindful and seek creative ways to approach the curriculum. While they may not consciously plan lessons
this summer, their priority on spirituality and service (and their love of children) invites an incubation of ideas.
(continued on page 9)
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REFLECTIONS
First Eucharist 2006
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Msgr. Walter F. Kenny, Fr. Joseph DeSanto, Fr. Antony Gatt,
Sister Clare Kelleher, Rana Baladi, Anita Dziwura, Rachel Erfe,
Kimberly Finn, Sheli Jeffry, Mary Elizabeth Olson, Sue Sweeney,
Teresa Turvey, Christina Webers, Phyllis Doherty, Linda Heaney,
Maureen Henegen, Karin Wojciechowski, John Russo,
Michael Ward, Elizabeth King and Joe Siragusa.
Leanne Elizabeth Almazan
(In Spain) Maria Dolores Amrona
Gabriela Celine Arnavat
Julien Aversano
Wallerand Bazin
Katherine Anne Blesie
Charlotte Böhning
Martin Caruso
Lauren Chapey
Connor Chapin
Elizabeth Reid Clarke
Kathleen Henegan Clevenger
Reed Thomas Connor
Kate Lynn Cotter
Patrick Joseph Cotter
Michael Thomas Davis
Grant Leonard DeBaker
Sophie Despins
Emma Catherine Dillon
Krista Victoria Doherty
Michael Edward Dyer
James Anton Dziwura
Francine Ruth Y. Erfe
Stefano Falero
Caroline Elizabeth Finn
Grace Ann Fitzgerald
Juliet Tatiana FitzPatrick
Stephanie Forristal
Lauren Forristal
Laurence Gerace
Katie Gisondi
Alisha Marie Gonzalez
Naomi Cassandra Gourd
Nicholas Granato
Katherine Eleanor Heaney
Emily Hurley
Patrick Ryan Jeffry
Will Kirk
Christine M. Klingler
Connor Michael Kovacs
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Kieran Cole Kwait
Gisele Lacoursiere
Kate Leva
Anna Rose Livaccari
Matthew Mancino
Olivia Marr
Charlotte Walton McCarthy
William McClintock
James McElroy
Emily Montay
Emily Elizabeth Olson
Sean Alexander Papazoglou
Kathryn Francisca Pawl
Charlotte Rose Payne
Ana María Delmar Pérez
Krystel Pérez
James Takashi Quinn
Ryan Delaney Rasor
Clara Beatriz Vieira Rodriguez
Jake Joseph Romagnoli
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Luca Domenico Rugiano
Gianni Russo
Jessica Russo
Marine Thais Sabaté
Lea Marie Veronica Sabaté
Karl-Magnus Ulrik Sanne
Hannah Schmitt
John Paul Adelfio Sobell
Jonathan Emanuel Spada
Mariannina Del Guercio Stanton
Isabelle Emilie Stone
Cassandra Summo
Gillian Grace Sweeney
Tana Wambua
Keli Wambua
Caitlin Casey Webers
Griffin Williamson
Colleen Wilson
Charles Wojciechowski
John Wojciechowski
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REFLECTIONS
Confirmation 2006
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Most Reverend Dennis Sullivan, D.D.,
Msgr. Walter Kenny, Fr. Joseph DeSanto,
Fr. Antony Gatt, Sr. Clare Kelleher,
Mark Barbero, Jane Goodenough,
Phil Johanson, Jim and Meg Hosey,
Mary Ann Martucci, Michael Ward,
Elizabeth King and Joe Siragusa.
Paul Antonios
Daniel Anthony Luzzi
Matthew James Barbero
Richard MacDonald
Matthew Francis Beck
Matthew Marr
Benjamin Michael Chan
Gregory Martin McAndrews
Eugenie Joan Coleman
Timothy Patrick McErlean
Louis Didier
Michael Meglio
Jeffrey Gregory Dobronyi
Stephanie Lucy Mendez
Alexandre Anthony Durand
Sarah Catherine Monaghan
Michelle Veronica Fanelli
Daniel James Murray
William Goodenough
Katherine Francis Murray
Raymond Eligius Gualano
Christina Angelina O’Hara
Matthew Habig
Syd Matthew Ramnarine
Jonathan John Holton
Lorna Clare Reimers
James Joseph Hosey
Erika Catherine Romagnoli
Marco Mark Iacono
Jacques George Saghir
Brett Luke
uke Jackson
Amanda Teresa Sheldon
Zachary Nicholas Johanson
Cathleen Jude Smith
Kevin Ignatius Johnson
Carla Emily Saffaroni
Edward Patrick
Patrick Johnson
Peter Francis Stein
Bridget Grace Joyce
Christopher Tofalli
Patrick Joyce
Stephen Anthony van Eyck
Sarah Faith Joyce
Matthias Wickenburg
Susan Jessica Kanchewa
Andrew Patrick Wilson
Shauna Maria Keating
Eric John Windsor
Sean Anthony Kelly
Samuel Francis Wojciechowski
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Religious Education: Where Are We Going?
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(Continued from page 5)
What does it mean to be a Religious Education teacher? A diocesan catechist observation form lists the following questions: How is (the concept) being explained, what are the materials used and the skills exercised
(such as reflection on a scriptural passage, storytelling, memorization)? How is the development of basic
concepts ongoing and how does he/she lead discussion? How does he/she evaluate learning? How do we
communicate progress to the parents? Does the catechist have a lesson plan, display the children’s work,
have a special ritual for beginning the class, display the bible and manage the room in a positive, disciplined
way? This sounds very ambitious and is a daunting job description, but the teachers have and use these skills
every week.
Texts are provided and Sr. Clare offers curriculum support and teaching guides. What cannot be provided,
comes from the heart and soul of the teacher - the ability to 1) adapt to the experiences of our children and
their families and 2) increase the responsiveness of the children and hopefully the community of families, to
the faith. This is what it really means to be a Religious Education Teacher. It is modeling, faith sharing and
helping to prepare the children. It is a journey of self discovery, deepening faith, parish networking, service
projects, executive producing, multimedia producing and, truthfully, exasperation at times.
No one should doubt the commitment and talent level of the teachers in our program. But could the community better support the Religious Education Program? Does the program succeed? Will our kids receive the
sacraments and go to mass when we are not around to insist? Should more parents insist?
Many at St. Augustine’s visualize a program that could be the centerpiece of a parish family faith community. St. Augustine’s has had a number of initiatives that sought to dovetail family education and youth ministry. There have also been initiatives to promote social justice. All these initiatives strengthen families’ connection to the parish and their faith. To make these efforts most successful, perhaps it is time for the parish
council and the religious education teachers to consider a more formal alliance for policy, vision sharing and
governance. More teachers should know more of the leaders of these various initiatives and more families
might get involved if we widen the circle of leadership around the Religious Education Program.
Some members of the parish council should work more closely with the Director of Religious Education to
increase accountability, share knowledge, and clarify policy. Sr. Clare has a large job as Director and as a
community we should more formally share the responsibility for an enterprising, family oriented program.
Collaboration and dialogue on issues that affect children can only strengthen the program. Issues for discussion might include: Should ALL parents have a minimum volunteer commitment to fulfill some time during
their child’s nine years at the program? How does it affect the children when the teacher talks about the
Mass but the children never attend Mass? What is the message to child and teacher? Should someone be affiliated with the parish for two years before receiving 1st Communion or Confirmation? Let’s take the emphasis off second grade and place it on readiness? How does Home Schooling work? Is there a policy that
empowers volunteers to contact parents, to ask for small assignments? What is the policy during the sacrament years for children who attend Catholic School? Could we have a monthly Mass during Religious Education time for the children and their parents? What about those thorny issues of adultery, divorce or contraception? We need to make it easier to bring the talk home, easier for parents (the first teachers of their children) to address.
My goal here is not to increase bureaucracy, debate or committee work, but to be part of capturing and growing the Spirit of this Catholic Christian community. If the parish works centrally and visibly, we bring our
collective strengths to children and families and that makes a more alive and faith filled community.
The author thanks Brigid Brennan, Beth Dowd, Chris Randolph, Joyce Callahan, Jane Nishimura and Francie
Campbell for their input.
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A Lovely Afternoon
By Betty Page
A sunny, partly cloudy day
A gracious home on a estuary
Thirty five wonderful ladies
Gourmet food (much of it homemade)
A table filled with desserts (many homemade)
Lots of chatter and laughter
Mix all the ingredient together – let settle for about three hours
and you have the Ladies Auxiliary End-of-the-Year Luncheon.
Cathy Hickey was the “home hostess” and members dined on varied
dishes – ham, marvelous salads (i.e. salmon arugula, avocado). Nancy
Manion’s Oriental salad was so popular, we printed the recipe below.
Desserts such as Maple Walnut Cake and Key Lime Pie disappeared very,
very quickly. But Monsignor Kenny did not – he stayed and enjoyed
lunching with the ladies of the Auxiliary.
RECIPE FOR A LOVELY AFTERNOON
Oriental Salad
Chop 1 head of CABBAGE
1 cup of BELL PEPPER
1 cup of CELERY
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Mix in 4 to 5 CHICKEN BREAST HALVES (simmered, cooled and cubed)
Mix 1 package of ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING MIX (according to directions)
2 tablespoons of SUGAR and the FLAVOR PACKAGE from 2 packages of TAP RAMEN CHICKEN
FLAVORED SOUP MIX
Stir the dressing into the chopped veggies and chicken, and refrigerate…
When ready to serve, break up the NOODLES (from soup package) very small, and add to the salad,
together with one cup of SUNFLOWER SEEDS.
Hurricane Katrina Fundraiser
By Jack Robling
On April 30th the Saint Augustine’s community came together to support the Ascension of Our Lord school in
LaPlace, Louisiana. A bake sale, car wash, bingo, plant sale, and raffle all helped to gather funds for the victims of
Hurricane Katrina. In total the fundraiser brought in over $9,000. While the generosity of our parishioners was critical to the success of the fundraiser a select group of people made it all possible.
Months before the fundraiser, I had the privilege of working with the committee formed to explore ideas on how to
raise funds for the Louisiana school. We met weekly, planning and organizing the event. The committee members
(Sally McGuire, David Ciminesi, Anne-Mieke Smeets, Cindy Habig, Iraci DiBuono, (Continued on next page...)
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Katrina Fundraiser
(continued…)
Pat McNamara, Phyllis Doherty, Sue Sweeney, Tom Stuart, and Anne Avenius) brought the fundraiser together by
calling local businesses for donations, asking the Religious Education students for their time to help at the car wash,
and securing the many prizes for the raffle.
On the day of the fundraiser, all of the committee members pitched in along with many others including Robbie,
Matt and Katie Habig, Ben Chan, Gabriella Maresca, Peter Stein, Hanna Fitzgerald, Emilio Ambrosa, Jeff Dobronyi, Joann and Marygail DiBuono, Jane Nishimura, Carmen White, Mr. Debray, Ed McGuire, Chris Morris, Mr. &
Mrs. Jack Hughes, Diane McManus, Matt Jacobs, Sheryl McSherry, Laura Springelmayer and Jenna, Samantha &
Krista Doherty. Joe and Joseph Tribuzio of Metro Music played music during the day.
It was a successful and fun event for the St. Augustine’s parishioners who came out to help support the Ascension
of Our Lord School in wake of Hurricane Katrina. The church’s continued support and assistance is invaluable to
the school as it works to recover from last year’s devastating hurricane.
Soldiers Wish List from Iraq Accomplished
By Betty Page
Last March when Jennie McFarland suggested to her 4th Grade CCD class that they choose a
project for Lent such as Prayer, Penance or Good Works – the latter won overwhelmingly. The
class knew her husband, Colonel Thomas F. McFarland, was serving in the Marine Corps in
Iraq so the idea of Easter Baskets/Care Packages for the troops became their ‘Good Works’
project.
While attending a “support group” at West Point, Mrs. McFarland was able to obtain a list of
items that troops wanted and she used that as the basis for her “Soldiers’ Wish List.” Mrs.
McFarland was astounded by the response and generosity of our parishioners. She thought her
Jennie McFarland with
small CCD project would be limited, but it became a huge parish project. So huge that she sent
Thomas & Peter
160 boxes to Iraq! Boxes filled with “Wish List” items such as Granola Bars, crossword puzzle books, hard candy, black socks, magazines and phone cards (which were so popular that
the Larchmont Post Office ran out of them). She also received some unexpected items including CD’s with music
that a young parishioner put together and called “USA Rock”.
About 30 volunteers (parishioner-young and old-friends, relatives) packed the boxes assembly line style and inserted a letter in each package explaining the project. Mrs. McFarland mentioned that her CCD class was amazing.
They stood outside church collecting money for shipping ($8.10 a box).
At Colonel McFarland’s suggestion, most of the packages went to enlisted men serving out in the field. Colonel
McFarland (who has been in the Marine Reserves for 20 yrs.) was Chief of Staff for Multi National Forces for Replenishment & Sustainment, stationed at Camp Victory; one of Saddam Hussein’s palaces. The Chaplain, who reported to Colonel McFarland, supplied him with the names. Back home, Mrs. McFarland collected so many packages, she kept asking her husband for more names.
Colonel McFarland praised his wife’s endeavors saying, “You’ve really done a good thing.” Mrs. McFarland gives
all the credit to the parishioners. “They would call and ask if they could help. I needed help and they came,” she
said. She felt her greatest reward was receiving the warm, grateful letters from the troops. She cited a letter from
Lt. Christopher J. Geiger that closed with – “Your Care packages and words of encouragement are a reminder of the
American Spirit; a reminder of why we fight.”
Mrs. McFarland hopes the Parish will do this project again in the Fall. This time, she’ll have someone special to
help her. Colonel McFarland arrived home on May 4th – two days before their 3rd boy was born. They named him
George after St. George, the patron saint of soldiers.
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Please join our church community and become involved to help others by joining one of our parish ministries. To
learn more about these groups, visit our parish web site: www.staugustineny.org or call the rectory at 834-1220.
Adult Education
Altar Guild
Altar Servers
Angel Tree
Baptismal Robes
Basketball—Adults & Children
Bereavement Group
Book Group
Cancer Sewing Group
Choir—Adults & Children
Christian Social Action
Coffee Hour—Family Mass
Cub Scouts
Eucharistic Ministers
Food Pantry
French Community
Habitat for Humanity
Ladies Auxiliary
Larchmont Catholic Library
Larchmont Interfaith Council
Lectors
Legion of Mary
Meditation Group
Midnight Run
Parents with Young Children
Parish Council
Prayer Network
Pre-school Religion During Family Mass
Prison Ministry
Reflections
Religious Education
Religious Education Board
Retreats
Rosary Group
Seniors
Soup Kitchen of Mother Theresa
Thanksgiving Dinner Drive
Ushers
Welcoming Committee
Young Adults
Youth Ministry
Acknowledgments
We thank the following members of our parish, who contributed to this volume of Reflections:
Nancy Angiulo, Mary
Mary Ellen Beitel, Tiffany Chan, Phyllis Doherty, Kate Hayes Fleming, Li Chuan Hung, Sister Clare Kelleher,
Bill McGuire, Betty Page,
Page, Jack Robling, AnneAnne-Mieke Smeets and John Spollen.