THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. GERTRUDE
28 School Street
Bayville, N.Y. 11709
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
Masses
Saturday:
8:30am & 5:00pm
Sunday:
7:30, 9:30 (Family Mass)
11:30am
Weekdays: 8:30am
Holy Day: 5:00pm Vigil Mass
8:30 am & 7:30pm
Rosary every morning after 8:30 Mass.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and
Benediction 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Wednesdays except holidays.
Reconciliation/Confession:
Saturdays: 4:00-5:00pm & by appointment
CLERGY OF THE PARISH
Rev. Stephen J. Brigandi, Pastor
Fr. Archie Faustino, Visiting Priest
Deacon Ted Kolakowski
PARISH OFFICE:
Phone: (516) 628-1113
Marie Levchuck, Parish Secretary
Email: parishoffice@stgerts.org
Michele Drago , Bulletin Editor
Email: bulletin@stgerts.org
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am—4:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fax: (516) 628-9032
Website: www.stgerts.com
PARISH CENTER
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE:
Phone: (516) 628-2432
Carol Tannehill, Director
Email: ctannehill@stgerts.org
PRESCHOOL:
Phone: (516) 628-3710
Tina Mihaltses, Director
Email: stgertprek@gmail.com
St. Vincent DePaul, (516) 584-4090
Email: svdpstgertrudes@gmail.com
SACRAMENTS
Anointing of the Sick
Last Sunday of the month following the 11:30 Mass.
Baptism: Third Sunday each month at 1:00pm. Prior parent
interview with priest or deacon required.
Marriage: Arrangements must be made in person with priest at
least 6 months in advance & prior to reception arrangements.
Mass Intentions
Remembering. . .
Today’s Readings
SUNDAY
January 3
7:30am
Rosary Guild, living & deceased members
9:30am
In thanksgiving & special intention
11:30am
George Hawxhurst +
MONDAY
January 4
8:30am
Edward Lohrer
TUESDAY
January 5
8:30am
Vittorio Maniscalco
WEDNESDAY
January 6
8:30am
Moran & Genovese families
THURSDAY
January 7
8:30am
Susan Meyer +
FRIDAY
January 8
8:30am
Manuela Sabin +
Nita DeCesare
SATURDAY
January 9
8:30am
Caterina Primeggia +
Palmaro, Sabin & Sobrino families
DeCesare family
5:00pm
For the Parishioners of St. Gertrude
SUNDAY
January 10
7:30am
Joshua Bixby Abrams +
9:30am
Margot Gillman
11:30am
Lawrence Sullivan +
The Altar Bread and Wine used at our Masses
this week are offered in loving memory of:
Moran & Genovese families
First Reading — Rise up in
splendor, Jerusalem! The LORD
shines upon you and the glory of
the Lord appears over you (Isaiah
60:1-6).
Psalm — Lord, every nation on
earth will adore you (Psalm 72).
Second Reading — The mystery
has been made known that the
Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in
the promise in Christ Jesus
through the gospel (Ephesians 3:23a, 5-6).
Gospel — Magi from the east
arrived, saying, “Where is the
newborn king of the
Jews?” (Matthew 2:1-12).
LOOKING IN THE RIGHT PLACES
“Appearances can be deceiving,” as
the saying goes. As we celebrate the
epiphania, the “appearing” of the eternal
Word of God on earth, this is still true.
What rapturous foresight must have
filled Isaiah as he wrote the words we
hear today. How, for four hundred
years, they must have filled the hearts of
the people of Israel with hope for the
day when God’s glory would shine on
them. How deceived some must have
felt when the glory of God came to them
in the lowliest and humblest of human
lives.
We have many expectations about
how the divine presence will appear
among us. But we can also set ourselves
up, through these expectations, to miss
the divine glory when it truly appears.
We get caught up in looking for the star,
forgetting that the star is not the divine
sign, the babe is. It may take a persistent
journey for us to come upon the true
appearance of God’s glory in our lives:
Jesus Christ.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
We Remember
The sick of our parish:
Maria Agnone
Carmella Castigliola
Joseph Doherty
Baby Easton Friedel
Alex Kiczek
Roberta LoPinto
Donald McGuiness
Rosemary Schettino
Marita Doherty
Megan Farley
Jeanette Furino
Joyce Dinuovo
Margaret Martin
Joan Bruce
Wanda Stone-Brady
Angela Colavito
Bette Dougherty
Joe Giralamo
Paul Napoli
Richard Levine
Ann Pacifico
Steven Varjian
Christina Savasta
Edward Gormley
Joann Senecal
Maria Cutrone
Amy Watson
Joan Zahtila
Robert Connolly
Melanie LaBella
Lynn Gormley
Ruth LaBella
John Mason
Anthony Rowan
Philip Carbone
Tom Lacey
Barbara Ravid
Fred Mei
Lindsay Gemmell
Charlie Patak
Please call the Parish Office to leave the names of parishioners who are homebound and would like
to receive the Eucharist or would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.
Those serving in our military:
“Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families
for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of
Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen”
Lt. Travis J. Buffa
Lt. Mary Grace Colluci
LCPL Matthew Ketcham
The Four LoRusso Brothers
Pfc. Duncan Moskowitz
Lt. Brian Peguillan
Hosp. Medic Matthew D. Perez
2nd Lt. Thomas Rojek
M Sgt. Donald J. Tucker
Lt. Terrance Thorgramson
Ltjg. Emily W. Hegarty
SFC. Sean P. Schenck
Lt. Melissa Buffa
Major Janet R. Erazo
2nd Lt. Glenn Harvey
Sgt. 5 Jose Marin
Major James Nicholson
Lt. Wesley John Pritchett
Lt. Sean Riordan
Cpl. Brendan Roethel
Sp. Trevor Tebaldi
2nd Lt. James Andrew Baker
Ltjg. Elizabeth G. Hegarty
Pfc. Mark Chuisano
Cmdr. Cynthia Keating
Lt. Col. Paul J. LoBue
Airman Bryan Mollitor
Lt. Col. Sean Patak
Cpl. Stephen Malusa
Corp. Jason Roland
Sp. Chase Tucker
Sgt. William Trotta, Jr.
Cpt. Chad Lennon
Ensign James Figari
If you would like to inform us of any family member or friend who has been called to active
service, please call our rectory office.
Below is a link to a new
Amazon Program that enables
shoppers to easily donate to
their favorite charities.
The Parish of St. Gertrude extends its
prayerful condolences to the families and
friends of those in our parish who have died.
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase
to Society of St Vincent de Paul.
https://smile.amazon.com/
To donate furniture,
please call 516-746-8250
Parish Financial Summary
Sunday collection (including Faith Direct)
December 20, 2015: $ 9,032.00
Faith Direct
Why not make a change in the way you generously support St. Gertrude? Sign up with eGiving through Faith
Direct, which is the most convenient and secure way for you to make your weekly offering to
St. Gertrude. Your automatic contributions through Faith Direct will save valuable time for both you and our
parish staff. To enroll, please visit Faith Direct's website www.faithdirect.net and use our parish code
NY83. You can also fill out and mail a Faith Direct enrollment form from the parish office. Thank you!!
YEAR OF MERCY
December 8, 2015 – November 20, 2016
On this, the World Day of Peace, we especially implore our Blessed
Mother’s intercession that the Lord may grant peace in our day; peace in hearts, peace in
families, peace among the nations. The message for the Day of Peace this year is “No Longer
Slaves, but Brothers and Sisters”. All of us are called to be free, all are called to be sons and
daughters, and each, according to his or her own responsibilities, is called to combat modern
forms of enslavement. From every people, culture and religion, let us join our forces. May he
guide and sustain us, who, in order to make us all brothers and sisters, became our servant.
Pope Francis
To: All The Parishioners of St. Gertrude's Church
A very sincere & warm "Thank You" to every one who
participated in the Giving Tree this year. Your generosity &
love was truly appreciated. We were able to service "87" Angels and many
clients from the United Cerebral Palsy Center & Rosewood On The
Sound Nursing Home. Thank you, again, for making their Christmas so
special!
Wishing you a Joyous & Blessed New Year!
Sincerely, The Giving Tree Committee
Family Life
Classes resume on Monday, January 4th.
December Mass Reflections are due for grades 6,7, 8
Our annual Christmas Pageant was a huge success! Thank you to all the boys and girls
who participated, their parents, catechists, musicians, 7th and 8th grade helpers and all
who made this such a wonderful evening. It reminded us of the true meaning of this
season.
PRE-SCHOOL NEWS: The preschool is closed for the Christmas holiday until
January 4th. From the preschool family to your family, we wish all of the
parishioners at St. Gertrude’s a happy and healthy 2016!
The preschool is looking for a two year old class teaching assistant
starting the middle of January 2016. The hours are Tuesday –
Thursday 9:15 to 12 noon. If interested, please call the preschool office
at 628-3710 or email at stgertprek@stgerts.org.
In And Around Our Parish
PRE-SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP NEWS
The IDA BARNAO PRE-SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP IS
OFFERED to a 2, 3 or 4 year old whose family is a member
of St. Gertrude’s Parish.
A letter of intent should be sent to the Rectory to the attention of Ida Barnao Pre-School
Scholarship Committee. Please mark CONFIDENTIAL on the front of the envelope.
Upon receipt of the letter, an application will be mailed to you. Contents of the letter
and application are strictly confidential on part of the Committee.
Deadline is January 31, 2016. Letters received after the deadline date will not be
considered.
We are excited to say that THIS MARKS OUR 20th YEAR OF AWARDING THE
SCHOLARSHIP! (A total of 32 Scholarships amounting to $56,870)
For further info. please contact either Catherine Carbone at 628-1441, Mary Ryan at
628-1270 or Barbara Savinetti at 676-5227.
Ms. Bernadette Anderson, a U.S. Army veteran and a valued member of
Nursing Service, is taking her well deserved retirement after 40 years of
dedicated and faithful service to fellow veterans. Those who have had the
pleasure of knowing Bernadette, know of her genuine concern for veterans, their
families, and fellow employees. While her official last day at Northport is
December 31, a celebration of her life’s work is being planned for after the start of the New Year.
Details for the party will be shared as soon as they are finalized. Thanks you for all you have done to
enhance the lives of others at Northport VAMC, Bernadette, and best wishes for a long, healthy and
happy retirement!
The Life Center is in desperate need of the following items:
• Clothes for girls and boys (Sizes 0-6 and 18-24 months
especially needed)
• Receiving Blankets, Blankets
• Onesies, stretchies, bibs
• WIPES
• Toiletries (i.e. wipes, baby soaps, shampoos, diaper rash
creams, powders, etc.)
• Crib sheets
• Bottles
• Hooded towels, Wash cloths
• Diaper bags
• Non Drop Side Cribs / Bassinets/ Pack n Plays
• Car seats (both infant and toddler)
• Strollers
Thank you for any help that you can provide to help us support
these women, especially those who are in crisis.
Donations can be dropped off at our Deer Park location: 1767
Deer Park Ave Deer Park, NY 11729 (across the street from St.
Cyril & Methodius Roman Catholic Church, and next door to BoydCarratozollo Funeral home) Any further questions can be
answered at (631) 243-2373.
Riverhead Location: 631-591-9017
Massapequa Location: 516-798-9100
Hempstead Location: 516-408-6300
www.lifecenterli.org
Wills and Bequests have the power to impact future generations. It’s so easy to
include our Parish in your Will and still provide for loved ones. You may be able to make a simple bequest
by adding the following language:
“I give and bequeath the sum of $ _________ (or the % of), to be used for the general
program of St. Gertrude Parish, a Catholic Church in the Diocese of Rockville
Centre.”
Ensure the future vitality of our Parish with your charitable
bequest or consider other Estate Planning options,
such as designating our Parish as beneficiary of a
life insurance policy or an IRA account.
To receive a brochure about Wills and Bequests, please call Barbara Kilarjian at 516-379-5210 ext.
229
Camp Fatima for boys and Camp Bernadette for girls are now accepting registrations for the 2016 summer
season. The camps, located in the Lakes region of NH, offer 2-week overnight sessions for children, ages 615. Round trip bus transportation is available out of Long Island. To request a brochure and DVD, contact
Michael Drumm at (603)364-5851 or email mdrumm@campsfatimabernadette.org or visit us on the web at
www.campsfatimabernadette.org. Please don’t wait as sessions fill up quickly.
FAMILY, MARRIAGE AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Family, marriage and individual therapy, provided by New York State licensed therapists, are available to
our parishioners at 147 other parishes. This program, under the direction of Dr. George Giuliani, has been
conducted in the diocese for the past 41 years for the convenience of parishioners. It is provided by the
Catholic Counseling Center, which is independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or
diocese. Most insurance policies, including Medicare, are honored. For confidential information and
appointments, please call Dr. Giuliani at the Catholic Counseling Center at (631) 243-2503 or go to our
website at: http://www.thecatholiccounselingcenter.com.
RETREATS, WORKSHOPS AND DAYS/EVENINGS OF PRAYER
At the Ronkonkoma Cenacle
ONGOING PROGRAMS AND SERIES
SPIRIT-FILLED SPA MORNINGS –FIRST FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Retreat Center, 9:00 a.m. registration and tea
Come treat yourself to a monthly morning of rest and relaxation before the weekend begins. Join other women who desire to
nourish their body, mind, and spirit, with all the beauty and love that God creates for us and is within us. Our mornings will
include prayer, presentation, reflection, and a health conscious lunch. Body work offered for an additional offering as available.
2016: February 5, March 4, April 1, May 6
Facilitator: Valerie Dunne, Cenacle Staff Associate and subject matter experts each month.
Offering: $40 per month- Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your monthly reservation
CONTEMPLATIVE SINGLES at the Maude Adams House
Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2016: Jan. 17, Feb. 21, Mar. 20, Apr. 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug. 21
Join other faith-based singles as we explore God’s desire for each of us and discuss our call to action in the Ministry of Single
Life.
Facilitator: Joan McGovern, Cenacle Staff Associate
Offering: $35 each month. Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your monthly reservation
CENTERING PRAYER AFTERNOON at the Retreat Center
Sundays, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 2:00 Arrivals and refreshments
2016: Jan. 17, Feb. 21, Mar. 20, Apr. 17, May 15
DVD by Thomas Keating O.C.S.O., Centering Prayer, and discussion. You do not need to have any experience, simply the desire
to rest in God’s Presence. “Be still and know that I AM God” (Psalm 46:10).
Facilitators: Sr. Margaret Rohde r.c. and Diane Robinson
Offering: Freewill Registration Required: Call 631-588-8366
T’ai Chi at the Maude Adams House
Mondays, 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
2016: January 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 (5 sessions)
Offering: 2015: 6 sessions paid in advance = $72 2016: 5 sessions paid in advance = $60
OR $15 per session.
Advanced Registration Required.
Facilitator: Sr. Pamela Falkowski, r.c.
One Wednesday of each month, September 2015 through May 2016—
INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES! 7:30 p.m.
Your Guide: Fr. Larry Lewis M.M.