Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596

516-746-6585 www.staidanparish.org 516-746-6055 (Fax)

“...and the word became flesh and made his dwelling among us...”

MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2014

Late Advent Weekday

1 Sm 1: 24-28; Lk 1: 46-56

6:30 AM Jean Marie McCurdy

9:00 AM Walter Terlecki

12:30 PM Michael JenNings

4:00-5:30 PM Confession

5:30 PM Wayne Clinch (Anniversary Rem.)

7:30-8:30 PM Confession

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2014

St. John of Kanty, Priest

Mal 3: 1-4, 23-24; Lk 1: 57-66 6:30 AM Daniel Walsh 9:00 AM Margaret Linehan (20th Aniversary Rem.) 12:30 PM James Finn (Birthday Rem.)

5:30 PM Kenneth Mushorn (Birthday Rem.)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014

Late Advent Weekday

Mornings: 2 Sm 7: 1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1: 67-79

6:30 AM No Mass 9:00 AM Olivia Rosario (2nd Anniversary Rem.) 12:30 PM Lv. & Dcd. Mbrs. of Dillon & Connolly Families

4:00 PM Church William & Johanna Molloy 4:00 PM MKH Lv. & Dcd. Mbrs. of Gallagher & Husch Families 4:15 PM GYM Parishioners of St. Aidan 5:30 PM William & Johanna Sellerberg 8:00 PM Raymond & Gladys Kubal

12:00 AM Stone Family

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014

The Nativity of the Lord

Vigil: Is 62: 1-5; Acts 13: 16-17, 22-25

Night: Is 9: 1-6; Ti 2: 11-14; Lk 2: 1-14

Dawn: Is 62: 11-12; Ti 3: 4-7; Lk 2: 15-20

Day: Is 52: 7-10; Heb 1: 1-6: Jn 1: 1-18 or 1: 1-5, 9-14 7:30 AM Mildred, Edward & John Lally 9:00 AM Charles & Mary Leola Ebel 10:30 AM Robert J. Mc Enroe (11th Anniversary Rem.) 12:00 PM Daniel P. Murphy

1:30 PM Anthony R. Ameruso (8th Anniversary Rem.) & Jason Lee Ameruso

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2014

St. Stephen, The First Martyr

Acts 6: 8-10; 7: 54-59; Mt 10: 17-22

6:30 AM No Mass 9:00 AM Stephen Tschern (Name Day) 12:30 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan 5:30 PM Rose De Palma

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2014

St. John, Apostle and Evangelist

1 Jn 1: 1-4; Jn 20: 1a, 2-8 9:00 AM Helen Lokos

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK (continued)

12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration 5:00 PM Dorothy Convey (5th Anniversary Rem.) Leo Egan

Eugene O’Connor Nina Emanuele 7:30 PM Mabel & Thomas Sr. & Jr. & Robert McMahon

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2014

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

Sir 3: 2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15: 1-6; 21: 1-3; Col 3: 12-17 or

Hb 11: 8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2: 22-40 or 2: 22, 39-40 7:30 AM Therese & Ralph Sposato 9:00 AM Marie Andriano (Birthday Rem.) 10:30 AM Vito Mossa (Anniversary Rem.) 12:00 PM Dean La Lima

Vito & Paul Patrick Dondiego and DeVito & Dondiego Families Catherine Hachtel Joseph McDevitt 5:00 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan

ANOINTING OF THE SICK AFTER THE 12:00 PM MASS

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

FIRST WEEK

Rebbekah Vega Romero, Holy Trinity, NYC, NY

Zach Adler, NYC, NY

Elizabeth Flood, St. Anne, Garden City, NY

Eric Jansen, St. Aidan

SECOND WEEK

Kristi Giamichael, St. Anthony, Cortland, NY

Will Corrigan, St. Aidan

Rebecca Espina, Immaculate Conception, Jamaica, NY

Raymond Silva, Immaculate Conception, Jamaica, NY

THIRD WEEK

Jaclyn Roshkowski, St. Matthew, Dix Hills, NY

James Heiman, St. Aidan

PLEASE NOTE

There will be no 6:30 AM Mass on Wednesday,

December 24th, Friday, December 26th, Wednes-

day, December 31st or Friday, January 2nd.

BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of

MICHAEL FORTUNATO

Christmas in Heaven

Requested by His Grandparents

DECEMBER 21, 2014

I have to be honest. On Monday morning I was told that I absolutely

had to have a bulletin article by Tuesday. Because I had a funeral in

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, I told Lynn that this year there would be

no bulletin article—it would be sufficient to say Merry Christmas and

leave it at that. I was not happy, but decided the best thing to do was

not to get myself overwhelmed and pressured. And then it happened I

was up in my living room and I had just finished praying the Divine

Office, the prayers priests say every single day for all of the Church,

and the thought came to me: You have to write something—even if it

only helps one person.

What crossed my mind was all the preparations that are going on for

Christmas—and the one thing that is most often forgotten, overlooked

or avoided—confession for Christmas. There is one sacrament that

Pope Francis talks about over and over again—Penance. Every time

he has the opportunity, he asks people to go to confession. Recently

(December 8th) he was at the Vatican and by the magic of a tablet, he

lit the world’s largest Christmas tree. But Pope Francis asked people

to turn the lights on in their souls. He put it this way:

“If you have something dark on your soul, ask the Lord’s forgive-

ness. This is a beautiful chance Christmas gives us—to clean up our

souls. Don’t be afraid—the priest is merciful, he forgives everything

in the name of God, because God forgives everything. “

Here at St. Aidan there is a superabundant schedule of Christmas

confessions. The complete schedule appears in this bulletin and will

be posted on all the doors of the church. Many people put off shop-

ping until the last possible moment and many tend to do the same

thing with confession. That is why in addition to the other times we

are having SIX HOURS OF CONFESSIONS on Christmas Eve—

from noon until 6:00 PM. So if you tend to procrastinate, there still

THEY’RE WAITING

In the first reading, God promised King David that his house and his kingdom

will endure forever. It is through Mary’s “Yes” - “I am the handmaid of the

Lord. Let it be done to me as you say.” - that the promise finds fulfillment.

STEWARDSHIP

12/15/13 $23,722

12/14/14 $25,860 (+9.01%)

Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish.

will be plenty of time to go to confession. If you want to go to another parish,

you can check their confession schedule online.

I pray that at least one person will read my words and come back to the Lord for

Christmas. Our Lord, the Blessed Mother and all the angels and saints are all

pulling for you –and waiting.

On behalf of all the priests, deacons and parish staff, I wish each and everyone of

you a very blessed Christmas.

In Jesus and Mary,

Monsignor James M. McDonald

FLOWER MEMORIAL

In Thanksgiving For Healing

ANNE TARTAGLIA

Requested by Her Husband

(Mary’s Shrine)

PLEASE PRAY FOR

OUR SICK & DECEASED

SICK: Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo

Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen

Hogan, Roseanne Mushorn, John Moore, Rita Amendola, Diana

Coscia, Carol White, Joseph Fitzgerald, Kathy Morgan, Virginia

Fallon, Brian Crowley, Pilar Lara, Stephen Kennedy, Frank Gravina,

Barney Rinaldi

DECEASED: Paul Bauer, Thomas Freeman and for all those who have died serving our

country.

ANGELIC FIRE CHRISTMAS

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

IGNIS ANGELICUS

Voices and Bells of St. Aidan

Escape to blissful serenity with a

program that interweaves glittering Latin

and French motets, English, German & Croatian

heartwarming carols and solemn chant

CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2014 @ 3PM

FREE WILL OFFERING

FIRST ADVENT CANDLE Prophet Candle, which symbolizes HOPE

TINGHITELLA & CLINTON FAMILY

SECOND ADVENT CANDLE Bethlehem Candle, which symbolizes Faith or Preparation as people

prepare for the coming of Jesus.

In Loving Memory of

HUMBERTO AND EDITH SARMIENTO

Requested by Isabel Friedman

THIRD ADVENT CANDLE Shepherd’s Candle, which symbolizes the joy which the angels proclaimed

when Jesus was born.

In Loving Memory of My Wife

FLORENCE MARY SIMBLETT

FOURTH ADVENT CANDLE Angel’s Candle, which symbolizes peace or love for which Jesus came to earth.

In Loving Memory of

ELLEN M. COLLINS

Requested by The Collins Family

2014Christmas Memorials Thank you for your kind and generous response to our needs.

COLUMN WREATHS (facing the Altar)

1st Left Column Wreath In Loving Memory of Donated by The Karman Family BETSY KARMAN

1st Right Column Wreath In Loving Memory of Donated by Schnelle Family ROBERT SCHNELLE

2nd Left Column Wreath In Loving Memory of Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Ferrara ANNA & SAVERIO FERRARA

2nd Right Column Wreath In Loving Memory of

Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Ferrara EVA & VITO ZAMPELLA

3rd Left Column Wreath In Loving Memory of Donated by the Cross Family GEORGE & IRENE CROSS

3rd Right Column Wreath In Loving Memory of Donated by the Meci Family STEPHEN J. CLARK

4th Left Column Wreath In Loving Memory of Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Peter Brala MR. & MRS. JOSEPH BRALA

4th Right Column Wreath In Loving Memory of Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Peter Brala MR. & MRS. JOSEPH GLENIEWICZ

5th Left Column Wreath In Loving Memory of Donated by Bob & Kathy Steiniger DANNY STEINIGER

5th Right Column Wreath In Loving Memory of Donated by the Vanatta Family ANTHONY & ELEANOR VANATTA

2014 Christmas Memorials

CHOIR LOFT WREATHS (left to right facing loft)

1st Choir Loft Wreath Forever in Our Hearts-Miss You Donated by Michael Lee’s Family MICHAEL LEE

2nd Choir Loft Wreath In Loving Memory of Donated by Villa & Rizzo Families CALOGERO VILLA AND

WILLIAM A. RIZZO

3rd Choir Loft Wreath In Loving Memory of Donated by Theresa Sullivan PATRICK & MARY HOGAN

4th Choir Loft In Loving Memory of Donated by Theresa Hogan MAUREEN HOGAN

EXTERIOR WREATHS (left to right facing church)

Left Exterior Door In Loving Memory of Love The Johnson, Connolly & THOMAS JOHNSON

Saketos Families

Center Exterior Door In Loving Memory of

Donated by Frank Schreitmueller ANNE SCHREITMUELLER

Right Exterior Door In Loving Memory of Donated by His Family FRANK TRIVIGNO

LARGE ALTAR TREES (left to right facing altar)

Left Large Christmas Tree In Loving Memory of Donated by Her Beloved Husband DIANE T. COPPOLO

James A. Coppolo

Right Large Christmas Tree In Loving Memory of Donated by Patrick & Stephen Kiernan CORNELIA KIERNAN,

MARY, PHILIP A. & PHILIP G. RYAN

2014 Christmas Memorials

LARGE WREATHS

Left Large Wreath Vestibule of Church In Loving Memory of Donated by Carmela Ferrante FRANK FERRANTE

Right Large Wreath Vestibule of Church In Loving Memory of

Donated by Reilly & Simon Family DANIEL C. REILLY

Left Large Wreath Back of Church In Loving Memory of ROSE & PASQUALE SALVA

Right Large Wreath Back of Church In Loving Memory of HARRIETTE & JOSEPH PARENDO

Large Wreath Front of Finamore In Loving Memory of Donated by Reilly & Simon Family MICHAEL & ANNA JAKOBY

Decorations Front of Rectory In Thanksgiving Evergreen Roping In Loving Memory of Donated by Colleen, Conor & Fiona Cahill MICHAEL J. CAHILL

Large Wreath in Front of Lower School In Loving Memory of Donated by O’Sullivan & Reddy Families FRANCIS J. REDDY

Large Wreath in Front of Upper School In Loving Memory of Donated by Patricia & Thomas Tilley PATRICIA TENNIS

JAMES TENNIS

EDGAR TILLEY

Thank you for your kind and generous response to our needs!

2014 Window Candle Memorials Front Windows Mary’s Transept

#8 In Loving Memory of LOUISE E. BATTERSON (2010)

WILLIAM G. BATTERSON, SR. (1996)

HELEN M. COLEMAN (2007)

MARY T. COLEMAN (2004)

Donated by William & Bernadette Batterson

& Family

#9 In Loving Memory of STEVEN DANIEL CLANCY

Donated by Phyllis Clancy

#10 In Loving Memory of FRANK FERRANTE

Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Steven Georges

#11 In Loving Memory of PEGGY BURLINGAME

Donated by Bill Burlingame

#12 Living & Deceased Members of THE MC CARTHY FAMILY

#13 Living & Deceased Members of THE VILLANI FAMILY

#14 In Loving Memory of ESTELLE & LENNY LANG

Donated by Phil & Diane O’Donnell

#15 In Loving Memory of DANIEL KOPETIC

Donated by Mr. & Mrs. R. Kopetic

#16 In Loving Memory of KEVIN GALWAY

#17 In Loving Memory of JOHN LAUGHLIN

Donated by Patricia Laughlin

#18 In Loving Memory of HELEN R. CONTESSA

Donated by Catherine & Frank Digennaro

#19 In Loving Memory of AGNES YANDOLI, VERONICA

PORTARO & JEANNE AMODIO

Donated by Carolyn Mueller

#20 In Loving Memory of ALICE & WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM

Donated by Thomas Winters

In Loving Memory of #21 EILEEN & KEVIN CUNNINGHAM

Donated by Thomas Winters

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#1 In Loving Memory of DANIEL KOPETIC

Donated by The Mc Devitt Family

#2 In Loving Memory of MAUREEN & JOSEPH MC DEVITT

Donated by The Mc Devitt Family

#3 Living Intentions of EVELYN & HARRY ENTENMANN Donated by The Entenmann Family

#4 In Loving Memory of SUSAN & JOHN MC DEVITT

Donated by The Mc Devitt Family

#5 In Loving Memory of ANGELA & HAROLD ENTENMANN

Donated by The Entenmann Family

#6 In Loving Memory of SARAH DARCY

#7 In Loving Memory of MICHAEL J. CAHILL

Donated by The Cahill Family

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#22 In Loving Memory of JOHN & EVA DITTIGER

Donated by Reilly & Simon Families

#23 In Loving Memory of MARY MATTEO

Donated by Connie & Gerard Terry

& Family

#24 In Loving Memory of KATHLEEN HOGAN-HAGAN

Donated by Connie & Gerard Terry

& Family

#25 In Loving Memory of ANNAMAE & HAL TERRY &

HELEN FORMAN

Donated by Connie & Gerard Terry

& Family

#26 In Loving Memory of MSGR. ROBERT KIRWIN

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CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN

2014 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

CONFESSIONS

SATURDAYS

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM –5:00 PM

Monday, December 22nd, 2014

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Wednesday, December 24th, 2014

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

MASSES

CHRISTMAS VIGIL

Wednesday, December 24th, 2014

4:00 PM Church

4:00 PM Msgr. Kirwin Hall

4:15 PM Gym

5:30 PM Church

8:00 PM Church

12:00 Midnight – Solemn Mass with Choir

CHRISTMAS DAY

Thursday, December 25th, 2014

7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 NOON, 1:30 PM

No Evening Masses on Christmas Night

MARY, MOTHER OF GOD VIGIL

Wednesday, December 31st, 2014

5:30 PM

Thursday, January 1st, 2015

9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 NOON, and 5:00 PM

JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS (JCDA)

COAT DRIVE

A Coat Drive will held on January 11th from 9:00 AM-

12:30 PM in Finamore Parish Center. Coats, gloves, hats and

scarves for men, women and children will be collected. We

cannot accept clothing. New and lightly used clothing for babies and young children will

be accepted for Momma’s house. For information please call Adele at (631) 608-3104.

HELPERS ARE NEEDED

Volunteers are needed to assist with arranging the Sanctuary flowers for Christmas.

If you have an hour of free time on Tuesday, December 23rd, please come to the

church after the 12:30 PM Mass to lend a hand.

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA Are we prepared to receive in our hearts this gift of God, this Child, God’s Son, “born of

a woman?” Are we not awestruck by the love of our God who so desired communion

with humanity that He sent His only, beloved Son to be the means of our salvation?

Christmas is a time to celebrate the nearness of God, to give thanks for all the graces we

had received, and is also a time to remember and pray for all our children, family members, friends, who

have left the Church by many doors. My heart aches at this time, for my children and grandchildren who

has stopped going to Mass, of my longing to bring all those fallen-away back to the door of the manger to

once again encounter Jesus!

We need to remind all that greet us with “Happy Holidays” of the joy of Christmas, answering “Merry

Christmas to you!” especially when we are shopping let’s call it what it is, our Christmas gifts, so we can-

not be part of this movement by the secular world to remove Christ, the reason for all celebrations, from

this time of the season. I was shopping with a friend, when we notice that the sales person was reminding

us of all the “Holiday’s presents” around the store. My friend asks to see the manager and tells him that

“until you and your sales people does not acknowledge Christmas, I will shop for my Christmas presents

elsewhere.”

It is important to keep our family and Faith traditions alive when we celebrate this joyous time, trying to

keep away from all the distractions the secular world open to us. Sharing our Christmas gifts with the many

that could not afford them, is to show love for one another.

If at all possible, wrap your presents and included a CD from our kiosk in them, especially for young peo-

ple. We have very important talks for teens and young adults in the CDs now, and even if they listen to

them out of curiosity, it would make a change in how they think.

Now a reminder: At all the Christmas Masses we will give away the book “The Joy of the

Gospel”, it is “FREE” and it is from our Pope Francis. Pick one up, and after you read it give

it to someone away from the Church, we surely knows a few!

I wish all of you a joyful and full of God’s graces, Christmas!

Toti Conforti

Phone Number (516) 746-6585 ext. 202 or 302. Registration of new applicants wishing

to attend St. Aidan School in September 2015 will take place as follows:

Wednesday, January 7, 2015 Kindergarten and Grade 1 – West Campus Building

9:00-10:00 A.M. for Parishioners

10:15-11:15 A.M. for Non-parishioners

Re-registration of our present Pre-K students returning for Kindergarten will be

completed through the mail. Information will be forwarded to you through school.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Grades 1-3 West Campus Building and Grades 4-8 East Campus Building

9:00-10:00 A.M. for Parishioners

10:15-11:15 A.M. for Non-parishioners

Parents who are unable to make the scheduled registration times, should call office for

an appointment. Preference is given to those presently enrolled in our school and to

students who have siblings in St. Aidan School. The following items are required for

all new applicants at registration: copies of birth and Baptismal certificates (will not be

returned), all immunization and health records, social security number and your par-

ish envelope number. There will be a non-refundable fee of $150 per family for all reg-

istrants. The age cut-off date for all grades is November 30th. This registration is an ap-

plication process only. Applications will be reviewed thoroughly and you will be notified

as to the status of your child’s acceptance into our

SAINT AIDAN’S BOOSTER CLUB

The Booster Club is administered by The Saint Aidan’s School Board.

All proceeds will directly benefit the school.

November Winners

$20 Winners

Ann MacAvoy Peggy Ruzek Al & Therese Will Lynn & Michael Rossi

Catherine Ammirati Arthur J. Carter Joan & Tim Joyce Steve & Priscilla Szachacz

Jayne Dutil Maria & Philip Amico Margaret Geary Margaret Moss

Ginny Bradley Michael & Joyce Rowley Ed Rising Jim & Bernadette Harrison

$25 Winners

Jayne Dutil David Monfort Jim & Bernadette Harrison

Suzanne Kurz Aliete & Nick Milone Richie & Linda Santopetro

$50 Winner: Diane Dame

$100 Winner: Eileen Lusardi

Please drop all requests

for tickets at

the Rectory office.

"The threats (to religious freedom) are more subtle (in the West), many people don't even perceive them; they happen bureaucratically, or legislatively, or judicially," said Archbishop William Lori. "Whereas in other parts of the world ... it's bloody, violent, overt, but in both cases it's a denial of the rights of conscience and the freedom to relate to one's own God."

Christmas in the News: * Oklahoma lawmakers advance "Merry Christmas Bill" allowing traditional greetings. The legislation says that public school students, teachers and staff can greet each other with such traditional phrases as Merry Christmas, Happy Hanuk-kah, and Happy Holidays. (akdart.com, 2/11/14) * Students and parents from Prosper, TX, were upset that student created Christmas cards didn't get delivered to local vet-erans because of a Veterans Affairs policy against specific religious cards and phrasing. (myfoxdfw.com, 12/24/13) The Twelve Rules of Christmas (continued from last week) 9. Government entities may erect and maintain celebrations of the Christmas holiday, such as Christmas trees and Christmas light displays, and may include crèches in their displays. 10. Neither public nor private employers may prevent employees from decorating their offices for Christmas, playing Christmas music, or wearing clothing related to Christmas. 11. Public or private employees whose sincerely held religious beliefs require they not work on Christmas must be reasonably accommodated by their employers. 12. Government recognition of Christmas as a public holiday and granting government employees a paid holiday for Christmas does not violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. (rutherford.org, 12/9/13) http://bit.ly/1AUNaqT "Only if people change will the world change; and in order to change, people need the light that comes from God, the light which so unexpectedly (on the night of Christmas) entered into our night," Pope Benedict XVI, Homily, 12/25/08.

May your Christmas be blessed with the joy of the coming of our Savior. From your fellow parishioners, Catholics for Freedom of Religion Upcoming Events: 1/11/15 Religious Freedom Sunday 1/16/15 National Religious Freedom Day 1/21/15 CFFR meeting Msgr. Kirwin Hall 7:30 PM

Styles of Yesterday & Today The American Girl Fashion Show is a fun-filled event for girls and their families, friends and favorite dolls. Celebrate the experience of being a girl, whether yesterday or today, through a colorful presentation of

historical and contemporary fashions. Enjoy elegant refreshments, en-ter to win door prizes and learn how clothing has changed over the

years to reflect history, culture and girls’ individual styles.

Hosted by St. Aidan School

525 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596

Saturday, April 18th at 11:00 AM AND 3:00 PM

Sunday, April 19th at 1:00 PM

Tickets on Sale February 2, 2015

Model Opportunities Available for Sizes 6x and 10 Our committee is looking for girls with poise, confidence and a smile who would enjoy walking down a runway in front of an audience of 200 guests. Models must fit a size 6x (Bitty Baby / little girl outfits) or size 10 (historical and contemporary). See size chart below for measurements.

To apply for a model opening, please join us at our open model call at St. Aidan School, Kirwin Hall on:

January 10, 2015 - 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM or

January 17, 2015- 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

If your child is not within the range of measurements listed above, there will be an additional opportunity to model at the show. A limited amount of Guest Model

spots will be available for purchase with fashion show tickets.

For more information or if you have any questions please email

our committee at

SASAmericanGirlFashionShow@gmail.com.

Girl Size 6X Size 10

Height 46-48" 54-56"

Bust(Chest) 25 1/4" 28 1/2"

Waist 22 1/2" 24"

Hip 26 1/4" 30"

Sleeve Length 17" n/a

Neck to Waist n/a 12"

Ankle to Waist n/a 32 1/2"

You are invited to share in a night of fun and friendship in the

St. Aidan Spirit! Come be a part of something special! The Annual St. Aidan Parish

New Year’s Eve Party Chaired by: Peggy & Charlie Karazia 516-621-0173

Msgr. Kirwin Hall 8:30 PM till 12:30 AM

Outstanding music by Steve Griffin* soda* beer* wine* sandwiches*salads*cookies*coffee* tea*chips* Champagne for toasting*warm atmosphere*fun evening*welcome in the New Year with friends*- all this for only $35.00 per person. Cut-off date December 20th. Tickets/Reservations: Mary Lou Grady 516-484-1748

payable: St. Aidan Church Last year was the biggest crowd ever! We need and welcome your help. So, don’t sit home to ring in 2015 let’s be together. Give yourself a great Christmas present-New Years Eve tickets! We thank Monsignor McDonald for allowing this party to continue. Name:_____________________ Phone#_______________________ Amount enclosed: $____________ Please sit me with__________________________________________ Call above or bring to Rectory: Attention: Mary Lou--New Year’s Eve

Don’t wait…make your reservations early. Cut-off date December 20th

after that tickets will be $40 per person.

Program Information (**PLEASE KEEP THIS PORTION**) -7 week Dance Program is

open to girls in Nursery

through 7th grade.

-Cost: $95 for 7 week ses-

sion, includes t-shirt, classes and recital Checks

can be made out to Church of Saint Aidan

505 Willis Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

*Payment/Registration form can either be

dropped off at the Rectory or mailed to the

address above.

*Note: MUST be at least 3 years old

by November 30, 2014 and must be

fully potty-trained in order to

participate.

-Girls should wear fitted clothing

-Classes begin on February 7, 2015

-Classes held on Mondays & Saturdays

-Recital Date: TBA

-Classes begin & end with prayer

-Taught by experienced dance instructors

- Faith filled, fun, stress-free environment, where

your daughter will learn dance technique & dedi-

cation!

-Girls can wear either sneakers or dance shoes

(Dance shoes are strongly encouraged).

-Classes are held in the Convent

Class Schedule

Monday:

5:30-6:30 Nursery, Pre-K, K Ballet

6:30-7:30 4th-7th Jazz/Hip Hop

Saturday:

8:30-9:30 Nursery, Pre-K, K Tap

9:30-10:30 Nursery, Pre-K, K Jazz/Hip Hop

10:30-11:30 1st-3rd Jazz/Hip Hop

11:30-12:30 1st-4th Cheer

12:30-1:30 4th-7th Lyrical

Saint Aidan Dance Academy

2 & 3 Year Old Program &

18 month-24 month Program

-30 minute session each Saturday (not

in recital)

-2 and 3 year old program will be

held from 8:45-9:15 AM.

-The 18 month-24 month old pro-

gram will be held from 10:45-

11:15 AM.

-Both will be held in the Convent

Community Room,

16 Pembroke Street.

-Girls must be accompanied by a

parent/caregiver

-Cost: $50 for 7-week session, Checks

can be made out to

Church of Saint Aidan.

-Includes t-shirt for girls only

*Limited Spaces! Please register BE-

FORE the first day of class!

-Come and stretch, sing songs and

dance with your little one!

**Classes begin on Saturday, February 7, 2015.

Applications for all Dance Programs

are available at the Rectory office.

2015

January 11th Coat Drive 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Finamore Parish Center

Meeting 12:30-1:30 PM St. Francis Room

February 8th Meeting 1:00-2:00 PM Convent

March 8th Meeting 1:00-2:00 PM Convent

March 15th 10:30 AM Mass Mother/Daughter Brunch-Lucky Duck-12:00-4:00 PM

April 2nd Holy Thursday Egg Coloring 2:00-4:00 PM

April 19th Birthright/Mommas House Collection 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Meeting 12:15-1:15 PM St. Francis Room

May 2nd Pick-up plants-Flynn House (9 Astor Place, Williston Park) 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

May 3rd Bake Sale 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Convent-12:30-1:30 PM Elections

June 9th JCDA Board Installation and new membership Mass 7:00 PM

Reception immediately after Mass.

THE KNIGHT’S CORNER

(Providing information from the Knights of Columbus)

EDUCATIONAL GRANTS AVAILABLE - The Nassau Chapter of the Knights of Columbus pro-

vides two Catholic Elementary School Grants and two C.C.D. Grants annually. The grants are

awarded based upon a lottery drawing without consideration to financial need. Members in good

standing of the Knights of Columbus who have a son, daughter, grandchild or legal ward attending a

local Catholic Elementary School as a full time student and/or as a C.C.D. (Religious Education) stu-

dent are eligible to apply. Two (2) $ 250 Catholic Elementary School Grants and two (2) $ 125 C.C.D.

Grants will be awarded. The submission deadline is December 18th. Applications are available on the Nassau Chapter

web site, www.nassauchapterkofc.org, from your local council, or by contacting Jim at (516) 746-6585 x9401.

ATTENTION CATHOLIC WOMEN – Corpus Christi Council is in the preliminary stages of forming a Columbiettes

group. The Columbiettes is an international organization of Catholic women founded in 1939 with units in most U.S.

states and many parts of Canada. Membership is open to all Catholic women aged 18 years of age and older. After

Masses this weekend members of the Knights of Columbus will be collecting names and contact information for any

women interested in further information about becoming a member of the Columbiettes.

DID YOU KNOW? The Knights of Columbus

-Sponsor the National Catholic Bioethics Center’s bishops’ workshop for the bishops of the U.C, Canada, Mexico,

Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and the Philippines on vital life-death issues.

-Established $ 6.6 million in endowment funds for the benefit of bishops and priests studying at the North American,

Canadian, Mexican, and Filipino Pontifical Colleges in Rome and the American College in Louvain.

-Printed and distributed 500,000 copies of the Knights of Columbus Armed with the Faith milita.

Blood Drive – Corpus Christi Council will assist at the Blood Drive that will be conducted in Msgr.

Kirwin Hall on January 4th from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM . During the Christmas Season on-hand blood

supplies often get critically low while the number of donors often decreases. When you donate blood

you help bring the gift of life to others, please consider becoming a blood donor; mark your calendars

now!

HALL RENTAL – Corpus Christi Council is available for parties BIG and small. For information on hall rental call

Tom at (516) 746-8643.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires

ANYONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND

CHECK? A ministry includes Catechists, CYO Coaches, Ushers, Liturgical Ministers, and all parish or-

ganization members. Check the Virus Training Schedule and Register Online for a class being offered by

several parishes at www.drvc.org.

CONFIRMATION VIDEOS HAVE ARRIVED – The DVDs filmed during the October 18th Sacrament

of Confirmation ceremonies have arrived. If you ordered a DVD it is available for pick-up in the Reli-

gious Education Office during normal office hours.

8th GRADE CATECHIST NEEDED – One of our current catechists is moving out of state; therefore, the

Religious Education Office needs a person to take over an 8th Grade Class that meets on Wednesday eve-

nings from 7:15 – 8:15 PM. The new catechist would assume classroom duties beginning January

7th. For further information please contact our office at (516) 746-6585 x9404.

CHRISTMAS RECESS – The Religious Education Program will observe Christmas recess beginning

Monday, Dec. 22nd. There WILL BE NO CLASSES conducted from December 22nd through January

2nd. Classes will resume at their normal times beginning Monday, Jan. 5th.

OFFICE CLOSED – The Religious Education Office will be CLOSED ON December 24th & 25th in

observance of the Feast of Christmas and also CLOSED on January 1st in observance of the Feast of the

Solemnity of Mary.

PROMISE TO PROTECT PLEDGE TO HEAL

If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church please believe in the

possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Every arch/

diocese/eparchy in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain sup-

port for your needs, to help you make a formal complaint of abuse to the arch/diocese/eparchy, and to ar-

range a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The victim assistance coordi-

nator for your arch/diocese/eparchy is Mary McMahon, LCSW, Director at (516) 594-9036.

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY

BLOOD DRIVE: Please consider giving the best gift of all on Sunday, January

4th. The Church of St. Aidan, along with the Corpus Christi Council K of C, are

co-sponsoring this blood drive for the Long Island Blood Services.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY – Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second and

fourth Monday of each month at 9:45 AM in the Peter and Paul Room of the Finamore

Center to knit or crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets for our sick and homebound pa-

rishioners. New members are always welcome. You need not know how to knit or cro-

chet. We have talented parishioners who can teach you. the next meeting will take

place on Monday, January 12th.Please call our office if you would like to receive a

blessed prayer shawl or if you know of someone who would like one please call (516)

746-6585 x9408.

FOOD PANTRY: If you would like to donate non-perishable food and personal hy-

giene items please bring them to the Parish Social Ministry Office. We have a refrig-

erator for eggs, dairy products, sliced bread and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cut-

lets and frozen pizzas.

The office will be closed December 24th-29th.