MCAP presents “The Table – Life is on the Menu,” an original comedy by John Blenn, with additional material by Rich Corapi and directed by John Blenn, Rich Corapi & Torri DeStefano back by popular demand, as a fund-raiser for our Parish. Friday and Saturday, November 22nd and 23rd at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 24th at 2 p.m.
Advance Tickets $12, Day of Show $15. Call MCAP for Tickets at 516-783-8863.
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Our Outdoor Holy Mass last Sunday, September 15th, was a WONDERFUL SUCCESS. The sun shone down on us and James Capuano & Jennifer Giglio were fabulous hosts. Fr. Andrew blessed their home and they truly loved the St. Francis statue we bestowed upon them.
Special & sincere thanks to Lorraine & Thomas Kompa for their ideas and follow-through in setting up the fun-filled boat ride, as well as the delicious breakfast they supplied for us from A Taste of Home Bakery. A great time was had by all who attended.
Come experience Zumbini at St. Francis. Zumbini is a 45 minute music and movement experience designed as a developmentally appropriate program for 0-3 year olds along with a caregiver. Join us with your baby for a fun, bonding experience! Our Team are licensed Zumbini instructors.
Fall sessions start September 28th, 2013 at 9:15am and continue every Saturday through December 7th. There will be no class on November 30th due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
FREE Trial Classes Available.
Call 469-2Mybini/469-269-2464 or visit MyZumbini on Facebook for more information.
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Come see American Dating Catastrophes Vol. XIa
Everyday in America Tens of Thousands of People Go on Bad Dates… These Are A Few of Their Stories… 9 hilarious, short comedies about bad dates, bad daters and those special moments running into those less-than-special characters you meet on the way to meeting that special someone!!
Playwrights include Mookie Barker, regular actor and stand-up comic from “The King of Queensâ€, John Passadino, creator of See Saw Comedy, and noted Long Island playwrights, John Blenn, Rich Corapi and Anthony Zumpano.
“Littered with clever and funny lines,†–Steve Parks, Newsday
3 shows only at the Valley Stream Village Hall Courtroom, 123 South Central Avenue, Valley Stream NY 11580. Seating is limited – reserve your tickets today. Performances are:
Call SallyAnn at 516-506-1989 for advance sale tickets – $15, Day of show tickets are $20.
Note that the show is for mature audiences. Some situations and language may be considered too suggestive for audiences under 16. Show’s content is solely the decision of Middle Class American Productions.
All proceeds to creation of the Valley Stream Performing Arts Center
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St. Francis’ Annual Blessing Of The Animals will be held on Saturday, October 5th at 1:00 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.
St. Francis PNC Church – 81 years in East Meadow – 1932-2013
Directions: Take Southern State Parkway to exit 25N (RT-106 N) toward EAST MEADOW for about a half mile. Turn LEFT onto E. MEADOW AVE for approx. 1 mile. Turn LEFT onto HARTON AVE. HARTON AVE. is off EAST MEADOW AVE between Pietro’s Pizzeria and Chinese Take-Out.
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Thank you to the East Meadow Herald for covering this year’s St. Joseph’s/St. Patrick’s Dinner and documenting this happy occasion.
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Dear Friend of St. Francis PNCC,
St. Francis Polish National Catholic Church opened its doors in 1932 and has welcomed everyone with open arms for these past 81 years. Our members are of all nationalities…not just Polish. Sunday Mass is at 9:00 a.m., should you wish to celebrate the Eucharist with us.
At the moment though, St Francis Parish is in dire straits. Our steeple needs major repair. So far our estimates are in the vicinity of $11,000. The steeple must be supported from the inside and the flashing around the steeple on the roof, must be replaced. This is a monumental under-taking that only a licensed commercial roofer or contractor can handle. As many of you know a few years ago, we renovated the interior of the church. Already the ceiling of the choir loft is sagging and peeling from the elements coming in through the cracks.
All of our members are very hard working and dedicated Christians. The Church and all it stands for are extremely important to us. While each of us dedicates as much time and effort as possible, due to family and personal matters, we are not able to do everything. Every member does their best to help upkeep the Church, and each parishioner is as generous as they can be with monetary donations.
We hold fund-raiser dinners at least twice a year (St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s and Christmas). Recently, as a fund-raiser, a theatrical comedy troupe performed in the Church Hall basement (which is unfortunately not handicap accessible; but that’s a fund-raiser for a different decade!). The Hall space, which has been totally and beautifully renovated, is available to rent for all occasions. The monies generated from hall rentals and fund-raisers help to pay the utilities and keep the Church doors open.
We have always, through the years, done our best to maintain “our†Church without asking for outside help, but at this time, we humbly ask “Friends of St. Francis PNCC†to please donate what you can towards our “Steeple Repair Fund.†Tax-deductible checks can be made payable to St. Francis PNCC. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for any offerings you are able to make.
God bless you and yours, Sincerely,
Father Andrew Koterba Pastor

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The front page of the East Meadow Herald, March 14-20 edition, had a very nice article about our annual event. Thank you to the Herald staff.
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Middle Class American Productions is presenting “The Table, Life is on the Menu” from Friday, April 12th through Sunday, April 14th, held at St. Francis Hall 1752 Harton Avenue (just off East Meadow Avenue, turn after Pietro’s Pizza), East Meadow, NY. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 the day of the show. Proceeds to benefit St. Francis church and its ministries. Call MCAP at 516-783-8863 for tickets.
The Table, Life is on the Menu, a world premiere comedy is written by John Blenn with additional material by Rich Corapi. Directed by John Blenn & Rich Corapi. Show times:
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St. Francis parish cordially invites you to our annual St. Patrick’s and St. Joseph’s Fund-raiser Dinner on Sunday, March 10th at 3 pm.
There will be plenty of Irish, Italian, and Polish specialties like corn beef & cabbage, baked ziti, pierogies & St. Giuseppe’s pastries!
Reservations are required. Tickets are $15 for adults and $6 for kids under 12. For reservations call Carol at (516) 546-2535.
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