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LI Herald Highlights Pet Blessing

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The LI Herard carried a story with lots of pictures from our Annual Pet Blessing held on October 8th. You can see the full story and pictures by clicking here.

East Meadow residents brought their furry friends down to St. Francis Polish Catholic National Church on Oct. 8 for the traditional blessing of the animals service.

Parishioners gathered inside the church at its 1752 Harton Avenue location in East Meadow, just like any other church day, except this time they were surrounded by a few extra family members. The ceremony — that started at 1 p.m. — was open to all types of pets, but it was only dogs who came down. 

The ceremony was hosted by The Rev. Andrew Koterba, who started off with prayers for the animal’s health and well-being, and later walked around blessing them.

Pet blessing services, which are traditionally held in early October, mark the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment who lived in the late 12th and early 13th centuries…

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GIANT (HUGE – REALLY BIG) Fundraiser Yard Sale

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Come out and see what’s for sale at our GIANT (HUGE – REALLY BIG) Fundraiser Yard Sale benefitting our parish. The dates are:

  • Friday, October 14th — 2 pm ‐ 6 pm
  • Saturday, October 15th — 10 am ‐ 5 pm 
  • Sunday, October 16th — 10 am ‐ 4 pm

We need your $$$$…come one, come all! Something for everyone. Stuff for Children & Adults. Crafts. Kitchen, bathroom, living room stuff. Holiday stuff. Furniture. Small appliances. Knick-knacks galore. Decorations. Home Goods. Some used, some new.

If you have any items you’d like to donate (all proceeds to St. Francis PNC Church) or you need more info, please contact: Monika or Fr. Andrew at 516-794-5189

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Spring Fund-Raiser Dinner

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Come celebrate Spring and enjoy great home-cooked specialties at our Spring Fund-Raiser Dinner on Sunday, May 1st at 3pm.

Tickets are $18 for Adults and $9 for children under 12 years old. Your ticket includes dinner, dessert, and a beverage. There will be plenty of great raffles and prizes too.

Help Us Raise Funds to Preserve Our Beloved 90-Year Old Parish

For reservations, call Monika (516) 794-5189. When you call for reservations, please leave your name, phone number, and the number of adults and/or children in your party.

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Holy Week and Easter 2022

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The following is the schedule for Holy Week and Easter at St. Francis, East Meadow.

  • Palm Sunday -April 10 -Blessing and Distribution of Palms – 9 AM
  • Holy Thursday – April 14- Holy Mass – 7PM
  • Good Friday Service – April 15- 7PM
  • Holy Saturday- April 16- Blessing of Easter Food – 1PM

All are welcome! Bring your eggs, cooked foods, uncooked foods, baskets or not, covered with a white linen cloth (or not).. Fr. Andrew will bless your Easter foods in a short, cheerful service.

  • Easter Sunday – April 17 -Procession & Resurrection Mass -9AM, Easter Breakfast to follow.

Come, you are invited to attend our traditional “Easter Celebration Breakfast” held in the Parish Hall.

Come, let us rejoice together!

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Christmas Dinner Thank You!

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Our 2021 Fund-raiser Christmas Dinner was a SUCCESS! Thank you, Thank you!

How can we thank you, let us count the ways…

  • for setting up the hall;
  • for cooking an entree; 
  • for serving; 
  • for decorating;
  • for purchasing items;
  • for getting donations of food, desserts, beverages, raffle prizes; 
  • for creating raffle prize baskets; 
  • for selling raffles; 
  • for helping Santa Claus; 
  • for cleaning up & washing;
  • for handling money; 
  • for attending, enjoying the food & having fun.

It takes a Parish and friends to have a successful fund-raiser—thank you all

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Christmas Fundraiser Dinner

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Please join us on Sunday, December 5th at 3pm for a Christmas Fundraiser Dinner with delicious traditional holiday dishes! Great food and tons of fun! Lots of Raffles, prizes & caroling… and St. Nicholas will be there for the kids!

Seating is limited to 80, so when you call for reservations, please leave your name, phone number, and the number of adults and/or children. R.S.V.P by November 30th to Monika at (516) 794-5189. Tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children.

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2021 Annual Blessing of the Animals

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The Annual Blessing of the Animals in commemoration of St. Francis will take place on Saturday, October 9th at 1 p.m. Bring your dogs, cats, hamsters, gerbils, birds, fish, ferrets, turtles, lizards, for a special St. Francis blessing…

Blessing For All Animals

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.

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Christmas Fundraiser Dinner – December 8th

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Our ever popular Christmas Fundraiser Dinner is back for 2019. The dinner will be held on Sunday, December 8th at 3pm and features delicious traditional holiday dishes! Great food and tons of fun! Lots of Raffles… and St. Nicholas will be there for the kids!

Tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children. Seating is limited to 80, So, when you call for reservations, please leave your name, phone number and the number of adults and/or children.

Please R.S.V.P by November 30th to Monika at (516) 794-5189.

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2019 Annual Blessing of the Pets at St. Francis – Saturday, October 5th

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On Saturday, October 5th 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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