First Holy Communion 2015
The First Holy Communion of Adam Koterba celebrated Sunday, June 14, 2015.
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Community Events
Healing Holy Mass
Jesus went to every town and village. He taught in their meeting places and preached the good news about God’s kingdom. Jesus also healed every kind of disease and sickness. — Matthew 9:35
St. Francis Catholic Church PNCC will celebrate a Healing Mass and service on Sunday, May 31st at 10 A.M. All are welcome. For more information please call Fr. Andrew Koterba at 516-794-5189
Lent, Holy Week, and Easter 2015 Schedule
- Stations of the Cross – Sundays During Lent following Holy Mass
- Passion Sunday, March 22nd – Passion Sunday Holy Mass at 9am
- Palm Sunday, March 29th – Palm Sunday Holy Mass & Distribution of Palms at 9am
- Maundy Thursday, April 2nd – Maundy Thursday Holy Mass at 7pm
- Good Friday, April 3rd – Good Friday Liturgy at 7pm
- Holy Saturday, April 4th – Blessing of the Easter Baskets & Foods at 1pm
- Solemnity of the Resurrection, Easter Sunday, April 5th – Easter Sunday Holy Mass at 9am
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Jerry Burke Memorial Ten Commandments Hike
On November 28th Scouts from the Theodore Roosevelt Council of the Boy Scouts of America visited our parish as part of the 2014 Jerry Burke Memorial Ten Commandments Hike. Fr. Andrew spoke about 3rd commandment.
“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” – Exodus 20:7
Scouts visited ten different churches in East Meadow.
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Annual St. Nicholas Dinner
Thank you to all who joined us as well as all those who worked to make our annual St. Nicholas Dinner a great success.
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Holiday Gift Fair
Join us for our Holiday Gift Fair on Sunday, December 14th from 12:30-5pm in the St. Francis Church Hall (Downstairs)
Come shop from some of the most popular Direct Sales companies and Local Crafters! Many handmade, unique and decorative items!!! As well as cosmetics, clothing, handbags, candles, spices, gourmet mixes, jewelry and more!!!
Annual Christmas Fundraiser Dinner – December 7th
Come celebrate Christmas with delicious traditional holiday dishes — great food and tons of fun! Participate in raffles sing carols and visit with St. Nicholas too at our annual Christmas Fundraiser Dinner on Sunday, December 7th at 3p.m. at St. Francis Church Hall, 1752 Harton Avenue, East Meadow NY (just off East Meadow Avenue near the Post Office).
Seating is limited to 80. Tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children. Call Monika at 516-794-5189 by November 30th for reservations. When you call please leave your name, phone number, and the number of adults and/or children in your party.
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St. Francis’ Annual Blessing For All Animals, October 4th
On Saturday, October 4th St. Francis parish will hold its annual Blessing For All Animals at 1 p.m. Bring your dogs, cats, hamsters, gerbils, birds, fish, ferrets, turtles, lizards, for a special St. Francis blessing…
Blessed are you, Lord God, Maker of all living creatures, On the fifth and sixth days of creation you called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired St. Francis to call all animals his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless this animal. By the power of your love enable it to live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.
Directions to St. Francis parish: Take Southern State Parkway to exit 25N (RT-106 N) toward East Meadow for about a half mile. Turn left onto East Meadow Avenue for approximately 1 mile. Turn left onto Harton Avenue. Harton Avenue is off East Meadow Avenue between Pietro’s Pizzeria and the Chinese Take-Out.
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Come Holy Spirit
Congratulations to Mary Francesca Zaradich on her Confirmation on Sunday, June 22nd. A beautiful and holy event thanks to Bishop Bernard, Father Andrew, and of course, Mary! May the Holy Spirit guide Mary throughout her life.
Martin Scorsese Presents Masterpieces of Polish Cinema
Martin Scorsese Presents: Masterpieces of Polish Cinema – A screening series of restored classic Polish films touring the U.S. and Canada, which opened at the Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York in February 2014.
The Masterpieces will be shown at the Cinema Arts Centre, at 423 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY from June 18th through July 23rd. More Masterpieces to come on July 9th, 13th, 16th and 23rd. Titles to be announced.
Organized and curated by Martin Scorsese, one of the most recognized and respected filmmakers in the world, the series is the largest presentation of restored Polish cinema to date.
21 Films you might not know
Martin Scorsese has personally selected 21 Polish films that have been an inspiration and influence.
30+ Theaters across North America
Martin Scorsese Presents: Masterpieces of Polish Cinema is an unprecedented cultural event. Polish cinema has never been showcased in North America on such a scale. The best in classic Polish film will be shown in cities in the U.S. and Canada throughout 2014, beginning with a special premiere presentation in New York City on February 5th.
Pristine quality
Films in the series will be presented in the highest possible quality thanks to extensive digital picture and audio restoration. Dirt, scratches and other ravages of time have been removed, while preserving the integrity and beauty of the original films.
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