Welcome to the Parish Website of Maria Regina R.C. Church Seaford, New York |
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As a community of Baptized Catholics, endowed by God with special gifts and nourished by the Eucharist, we at Maria Regina Parish recognize our mission to call fourth these gifts to help build the Body of Christ. |
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May 13, 2012
Sixth Sunday of Easter
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The Maria Regina Church |
| THIS WEEKS NEWS & HAPPENINGS |
Mother’s Day Carnation Sale
Maria Regina Knight’s of Columbus will be conducting a Mother’s Day Carnation Sale on behalf of Birthright of Nassau/Suffolk on Mother’s Day—Sunday, May 13th,2012 after all the weekend Masses.Please buy your mother a flower and help suppor tthis extremely worth while cause! |
The Padre Pio Prayer Group will meet on Saturday, May 19, 2012 in the St. Michael’s Room immediately following the 9am Mass. |
Please Join Us At The Family Picnic to Celebrate 50 Years Of Maria Regina School!
When: Saturday, May 19th
Time: 12—4 p.m.
Where: Marjorie Post Park, Massapequa Park, NY
RSVP BY May 7th
Bring your own: Beverages & Desserts to share
Contact Lenore Genovese with any questions at 783-8128 |
Women's Spirituality Group"Give me a drink"A monthly prayer exerciseb By women for women. Please join us Saturday, May 19, 2012 9:45-1100am in the Chapel. Closing Mass for the year is Saturday, June 9, 2012. |
Happy 25th Anniversary Deacon Gerry Whitfield!
Deacon Gerry Whitfield will celebratethe 25th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Diaconateon: Sunday, May 20th, 2012 at the 12 p.m. Mass. Refreshments will be served in the Auditorium immediately following Mass. Please join us on this very special occasion and wish Deacon Gerry well! |
Young at Heart Seniors
Our next meeting will be on Monday, May 21, 2012at 1:00 p.m.in the St. Francis Room at which time we will view and discuss the movie “The Way”. Please use the kitchen entrance. NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. For information call: Maureen at 798-8253 or Joan at 579-3187 |
FIRST SUNDAY FAMILY BREAKFAST
Please join us for snacks and refreshmentsafter the first Sunday Family Mass each month. If you can bake, bring, or help out, please contact Gina D’orio at 679-0169, or sign up at theback of church. Date: June 3; July 1; August 5 Time: after the 10:30 Family Mass Place: The St. Michael’s Room HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!! |
| Religious Education |
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
CONFIRMATION DATES 2012 Click here for Registration Information
Registration for NEW students will take place on June 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th from 9:30am to 11:30 am and 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in the Religious Education Office in the Pastoral Center. Please bring a parish envelope and a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate. The fee is $160 per family plus a new student fee of $15. Returning Students - In order to receive the Early Bird Rate of $160.00 per family, your Registration Form must be received on or before May 3, 2012.
Please remember that classes are filled on a first come first served basis and you are not guaranteed a specific catechist even if your child was in that class last year.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The parish looks forward to celebrating First Communion at the following Masses: May 19th @ 5:30pm |
| Parish Social Ministry |
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Parish Social Ministry
Finding God in the Movies with Kathy Ryan
We will be showing The Way, on Thursday, May 31st,at 1:30 pm, in the St. Michael’s Room. At the conclusion of the movie, we will have a discussion regarding the movie. Please call Social Ministry at (516) 795-7438 to register.
Bereavement Group
For all those suffering the loss of a parent, sibling orfriend, there will be a Bereavement Group beginning on Wednesday, June 6th, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, in the St. Michael’s Room. This program will run every Wednesday for the month of June at the time and place noted above. If you are interested in joining,please call Social Ministry at (516) 795-7438, toregister.
We have young mothers in need of children’s clothing,bedding and car seat (booster). They are also inneed of diapers, wipes, baby food and formula. If anyone has any of these items to donate, please drop them off at Social Ministry, Monday thru Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.
The month of May is generally dedicated to Mary andmothers. Our library has a wonderful selection ofbooks on both. For example; why not try “Mary:model of Justice, Reflections on the Magnificat” or“Your Sorrow Is My Sorrow”, by Joyce Rupp, this book is about hope and strength. For moms, why not try “Motherhood a Spiritual Journey” or “Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul”. Stop by Social Ministry and see what else you might enjoy Monday throughThursday.Manufacturer Coupons available at Outreach!! |
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Electronic Giving Call the Rectory Office 795-8758 |
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INN KEEPERS
Teams #1 & #3 will be working Wednesday evening, May 16th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.. We are in need of peanut butter only. Please drop donations off at the Rectory Office. |
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Maria Regina R.C. Church 3945 Jerusalem Avenue Seaford, NY 11783-1631 |