06/19/2024
PARISH & COMMUNITY NEWS 6-23-2024
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DESK
* CONFIRMATION will be celebrated on Saturday, June 22nd @ 1:00 PM with
Bishop Coyle presiding.
* THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION for the Confirmandi will be held on
Tuesday, June 18th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in the Church.
* MANDATORY PRACTICE will be held on Friday, June 21st from 6:00-8:00 PM
in the Church. We will be joined by the Confirmandi from St. Martin de Porres
Marianist School.
* REGISTRATION FORMS FOR THE 2024-2025 School Year are available online
and in paper form at the Parish Center and at the back of Church after Mass.
Completed registration that are PAID IN FULL BY JUNE 30th will receive a $10.00
discount. Debit/Credit cards are acceptable for payment.
THE SECOND COLLECTION FOR THIS WEEKEND, JUNE 22/23, 2024, IS
FOR THE CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL.
FAMILY EMPOWERMENT SYMPOSIUM: St. Martha R. C. Church (SMRCC)
is proud to host the session entitled "Get Your House In Order" on Saturday, June
29, 2024 in St. Martha's Bethany Hall beginning at 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. ALL ARE
INVITED and welcome to attend. This is an opportunity to learn about the tools and
resources available for our families, to empower themselves in making decisions
about healthcare, financial and beyond. You will be able to complete certain
documents that will be beneficial, such as the Power of Attorney Form.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED so that we can anticipate the attendance and have
ample materials. SIGN UP SHEETS are available in the back of Church.
Refreshments will be served. SPANISH AND CREOLE TRANSLATORS and
notaries will be present. Please see the bulletin flyer.
THE HAITIAN APOSTOLATE'S PREPARATION AND CELEBRATION
OF THEIR PATRONESS, OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP INCLUDES:
*The TRIDUUM, 3 days of prayers starting at 7:30 PM in the following parishes:
1) Monday 6/24/2024 at St. Boniface in Elmont
2) Tuesday, 6/25/24 at St. Ladislaus in Hempstead
3) Wednesday, 6/26/2024 at St. Martha in Uniondale.
THE FEAST DAY WILL BE CELEBRATED ON THURSDAY, 6/27/2024
STARTING AT 7:00 PM AT ST. ANNE'S PARISH IN BRENTWOOD. See the
Bulletin flyer.
THE BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN CONTINUES. The Life Center of Long
Island has asked for St. Martha's help to further its mission of helping mothers and
fathers who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. The Center helps with
sonograms, maternity housing, medical care, referrals and more. Last year, St.
Martha's parishioners contributed $4,351.72 to the Center. We ask our parishioners
to take a baby bottle and put your change of money in it. PLEASE SEE THE
USHERS FOR THE BABY BOTTLES.
THE MINISTRY TO CATHOLICS OF AFRICAN ANCESTRY THANKS
ALL who attended, supported and donated to the Annual Tea Party and Fundraiser
for their Academic Achievement Award held on June 9, 2024.
YOUTH LECTOR TRAINING: Any child (4th grader or older) or high schoolers
who is interested in becoming a Youth Lector, to read at the Masses, is invited to
attend a new Lector Training. It will take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 12:00
PM in the Church. If you are interested, please see the bulletin flyer.
THE ENGLISH ROSARY SOCIETY OF SAINT MARTHA HELD ITS LAST
MEETING ON THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024. We want to sincerely thank Martha
Ann Brady for all her loyalty and faithful leadership throughout the years. Please
know that praying the Rosary continues and includes:
* Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet after all 8:30 AM weekday Masses in the Chapel
* The English Prayer Group prays the Rosary on Monday evenings starting at 6:00
PM in the Chapel. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on the first
Monday of every month.
YOUR SOURCE OF NEWS AT SAINT MARTHA INCLUDES: Mass
Announcements, Weekly Bulletins, Website at www.saintmartha.org, Saint
Martha's page at https//Facebook.com/SaintMarthaUniondale and regular
emails to parishioners.