Church of Saint Aidan

Mass for Thurday with Bishop Andrzej is available on this page and on Facebook

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THE RECTORY OFFICE IS OPEN

MONDAY TO FRIDAY
9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM

SATURDAY & SUNDAY
9:00 AM TO 1:00 pm

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
CALL 516-746-6585

PLEASE WEAR A MASK

PARISH CELL 516-404-2746

THE BULLETIN FOR 6-7-20 IS AVAILABLE
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 The Great Commandment to love God and love our neighbor (Matt. 22:36-40) calls us to put an end to racism and discrimination.  We are encouraged by our leaders who have spoken out about the death of George Floyd, but there is significant work yet to be done.  
 
PRAYER
Almighty God, you created us in your own image: Grant us grace to contend fearlessly against evil and to make no peace with oppression; and help us to use our freedom rightly in the establishment of justice in our communities and among the nations, to the glory of your Holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.
 
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2020 GRADUATES
Congratulations to all those who are graduating this year.  At. St. Aidan School we are looking forward to honoring the 8th grade graduates on Friday, June 12.  On Monday, June 15, we honor our Nursery and Pre-K graduates and then on Tuesday, June 16, we honor our Kindergarten graduates. 

The last day of school is Wednesday, June 17.  We made it!  For sure the last part of the year was challenging for everyone.  Parents & guardians you had to navigate the pandemic as it related to careers, childcare and the overall safety of your family.  You made it!  We are so proud of our Principal, Mrs. Julie O’Connell, Assistant Principal, Ms. Barbara Graham, and our wonderful faculty and staff for helping our students finish out the year strong.  It takes grit to succeed in tough times such as these with COVID19 and we did it!.  Congratulations to you all for making it until the end of the year!  
 
Watch CFN on June 12th for a Graduation Mass that will be celebrated for all graduates by Bishop John O. Barres.  

PARISHIONERS REMAIN DISPENSED FROM THE OBLIGATION TO ATTEND MASS
Diocesan directives state that public Masses may be offered in churches, providing that no more than 10 people are in attendance and that they will not be offered Communion. In light of that, we did not open Mass to the public until more parishioners are allowed to attend. 

Daily Mass is available on this page and on Facebook.  Masses for your intentions are said in private.  Drive-in services are celebrated in parishes with large parking lots. 

St. Aidan Church remains open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  Adoration has returned on the first and third Friday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, beginning Friday, June 3rd.  The sick and vulnerable should stay at home. 

Confessions are available in St. Aidan Church sacristy meeting room on Saturday from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.  Please enter by the church door at the children's play area.  You can also make a confession appointment with a priest. 

Funerals, Weddings and Baptisms are permitted with no more than 10 people in attendance, including the celebrant.  Call the parish office to schedule.

We hope that this will change in the near future – but these are the directives currently in effect.  
 
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Please continue to support all local businesses.  We deeply appreciate the help and support we have received in these days from so many of you.  Already 334 parishioners are donating online and many others mail or drop their donation at the rectory office.  Food pantry donations can also be left at the Rectory office door.  
 
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION
Who among us has not felt inspired and grateful for the example of dedicated medical staff and public servants who have been working to keep us safe? The bells of St. Aidan ring out a patriotic song every evening at 5:00 PM in thanks to you.

WE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED
Juan Sanchez
Elias Beyrouty
Donna Potente
Louise Prendergast
Susan Fleming

WE KEEP IN PRAYER ALL THOSE WHO ARE SICK
Jill Ohl
Lily O’Rourke
John Joseph Mulrooney
Steve Pomticello
Kay Perro
Mark Cristello
Maryann Katkowsky
Sean Anderson
Francesca Cacavale
Thomas Yorke
Helen Bondurant
Ashley Lyons
Judy Kostovick
Jack Groothuis
Sharon Devis
Agnes Chun
Blaise DeCario Webber
Virginia Fallon
Sue Fleming
Kathleen Donnelly
Frank Keenan
Isabella Mueller
Eileen Fitzgerald
Richard Arcario
Anne Arcario
Maureen La-O
Janet Stemberger
Jho Martin
Mercy Velasco
Anthony Bosco
Bernadette Abbate
Tony Sigonolsi
Shirley Aguirre
Anthony Melchor
David Woodward
Marie Tedesco
Daniel Kozak

BISHOP'S LETTER
Letters from Bishop John O. Barres are posted under the 'Diocese' button.

EMAIL
To be added our email list, please email Bonnie Parente at bparente@verizon.net. She will manually add you to receive emails from our Parish through our email server Constant Contact. 

5-21-20 Coronavirus Update
Mass

The Diocese of Rockville Centre learned of the Governor’s new directives regarding Houses of Worship through his May 20th press conference. At this time, we are aware only that indoor religious services are limited to 10 people, while outdoor services include safety restrictions. The Diocese is currently assisting local parishes to adapt to these new restrictions. Each parish is unique in its layout and resources and will need time to adjust. Until further notice, the dispensation from the requirement to attend Sunday Mass remains in effect. Some parishes may only be able to offer continued virtual / online Masses for a time. Your parish will publicize the availability of liturgies and accompanying restrictions as soon as possible. If you are sick or part of a vulnerable category of people, you are encouraged to remain at home. We ask for a spirit of patience and cooperation as we attempt to serve the people of God as effectively as possible while taking reasonable safety precautions for everyone’s wellbeing. We look forward to being able to host public indoor Masses, Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals with more than 10 people in the near future. Please continue to pray for an end to the Coronavirus.

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5-29-20 Motion for Stay
FROM: Sean P. Dolan, Director of Communications

The Diocese of Rockville Centre’s (DRVC) request for a stay pending an appeal of the court’s denial of its motion to dismiss approximately 35 cases brought under the Child Victims Act reflects the Diocese’s dedication to the fair and just treatment of all abuse victims, rather than continuing on a course that is marked by exhausting litigation expenses for the benefit of those racing to the courthouse ahead of others. The Diocese’s stay motion is not an attempt to turn its back on victims or shield predators from any punishment they deserve. Toward the Diocese’s goal to reconcile with and compensate all victims of abuse, the Diocese has continued to process claims through the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program (“IRCP”), which, since it was established in 2017, has awarded more than $57 million to 320 victims of sexual abuse and has pending offers to or is actively investigating an additional 50 claims. The Diocese expects proceeds from its insurance policies, for which it has paid premiums over the years, to play an important role in compensating survivors. To ensure that those insurance proceeds are available, the Diocese is raising and fully litigating all legal defenses to claims brought against it. To date, however, the Diocese’s insurance companies have yet to reimburse the Diocese for the enormous legal costs it has incurred as a result of the CVA lawsuits. Because of that, and the additional strain on its finances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Diocese does not have the resources to continue litigating the nearly 100 pending cases through to judgment. What is more, insurance will not, as a matter of law, cover punitive damages sought by 74 of these plaintiffs that, if awarded, would likely total in the hundreds of millions of dollars. If these actions are not stayed pending appeal, the substantial sums that the Diocese will have to expend in continuing to litigate these actions will be unavailable to survivors. While a bankruptcy filing is a last resort, the Diocese may have to seek such protection to preserve value so as to enable it to carry out its mission of supporting the Catholic faith on Long Island, while ensuring that all survivors receive fair settlements.