Community Briefs
          Retrouvaille

Retrouvaille offers a lifetime of help! No group discussions. The weekend will help you rediscover each other, examine your life and learn to communciate more effectively, Follow-up sessions provide continued support. For more information or to register, call 1-800-470-2230.
Beginning Experience

Call Jean 631-587-7388 or Mike 516-812-6417 for information about Beginning Experience weekends. This is an active ministry  of divorced, separated and widowed men and women on Long Island. Advanced registration is required.
Marriage Encounter

All married couples deserve a richer, fuller life together and a Marriage Encounter weekend can make it happen. Call 516-887-7354 or log on to www.wwmeli.homepage.com to find out more about the next Marriage Encounter
The Diocesan Choir

The Diocesan Choir, comprised fo singers from throughout the diocese is accepting new members. The choir rehearses twice a month on Monday evenings. Their singing engagements do not conflict with membership in the parish choir. For additional information or to sign up, please contact the Office of Worship, 516-678-5800 x504.
Catholic Traveler

Free ministry to traveling Catholics. For nationwide Mass time and locations: Call 1-800-MassTimes (1-800-627-7846) or Internet www..masstimes.org
Encourage and Nurture

There are young men and women in our families, parishes and neighborhoods who are being called to a religious or priestly vocation. It is important for these vocations to be encouraged and nurtured. Be an encourager. . Be a nurturer. Future priests and religious are out there. We need your help in identifying them! Please contact the vocation office, 50 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York 11572; 516-5800 x589 or e-mail: vocations@drvc.org
Professional Therapy and Counseling

Family, marriage and individual therapy, provided by licensed Doctors of Psychology, are available to our parish. If you prefer you may be seen at any of the other 70 participating parishes. This program, under the direction of Doctor George Giuliani, has been conducted in the diocese by the Catholic Counseling Center for the past number of years for the convenience of parishioners and is a proprietary professional corporation, independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or the diocese. Most insurance policies are honored. For  confidential information and appointments, please call             Dr. Giuliani directly at the Catholic Counseling Center at 631-243-2503.
Religion and Rock

Tune into "Religion and Rock" with Fr. Jim Viaun on Sundays from 7:00am to 8:00am on WBAB 102.3FM (or 95.3 on the East End of Long Island). "Religion and Rock" is a weekly one-hour program that uses rock music to convey the message of the gospel, and is nationally syndicated from our Diocese.
Assisted Living at Mercy Haven

Affordable housing; homelike setting; two beautiful stately residences in charming neighborhoods; 24 hour individualized care. Pleasant Gardens-Bayport 472-1 047; Mercy Gardens-Sayville 563-2009.
Good Smaritan

A Community Outreach Program in conjunction with Catholic Charities and Good Smaritan Medical Center is offering free physical examinations and medical screening for men and women, Thursdays, at Good Smaritan Medical Hospital Medical Center. Eligibility: 18 Years or older, without funds or medical insurance, who are not regularly seen by a physician or clinic. For an appointment or more information call 376-3182 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Caregiver Support Groups

You are invited to attend Caregiver Support Groups with free on-site care available, the last Tuesday of every month. Locations: CPC/Deer Park 10:00am to 11:30am,       CPC/ Ronkonkoma  7:00pm to 8:30pm and Port Jefferson 7:00pm to 8:30pm. For more information contact CPC at 586-4644.
Visual Impairment

Free services to persons with visual impairment are offered through the Catholic Charities Office. Those who are blind or meet the definition of legal blindness can be evaluated at home and given the tools to organize their home and travel safely. Services for the deaf ad hard of hearing are also available. Call 789-5219 or Social Ministry                277-8488 for more information.
Cenacle Retreat Center

The Cenacle Retreat Center, located at 310 Cenacle Rd., Ronkonkoma, has programs for this month. Day and Evening as well as Weekend programs. For a complete listing call the Cenacle at 588-8366.
Breast Cancer Support Group

Cancer Care of Long Island has an  ongoing support group for women with Metastatic Breast Cancer on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2:30-4:00pm at St. Philip & James Church, St. James, NY. For information to register, call Cancer Care of Long Island 516-364-8130. All cancer care services are free of charge.
Need Health Insurance?

Income too High for Medicaid? FIDELIS CARE, the Catholic sponsored healthcare plan in New York State, has announced the launch of its Family Health Plus Program, which provides quality healthcare coverage for New York State residents, ages 19-64, who do not have health insurance, but have incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid. For more information about affordable health care coverage or any FIDELIS CARE program, please call 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547).
Senior Companion Program

Would you like to help another senior in your community? Join the Senior Companion Program and gain the satisfaction of assisting a homebound senior live with dignity and independence while you receive a tax-free stipend for your volunteerism, receive Travel reimbursement, receive benefit days. For more program information, please call the Federation of Organizations 631-321-8339 x240.
Master of Arts in Theology

The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception offers an M.A. in Theology as well Haas Post Masters Advanced Certificates in Spirituality, Liturgy and Pastoral Ministry. The courses are designed for people with an undergraduate degree who wish to pursue a Master of Arts degree in Theology to help them prepare for ministry in the Church or who simply desire an opportunity to deepen their understanding of their faith. For information contact: Academic Office, Seminary of the Immaculate conception, 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY 11743, or telephone 631-423-0483 x147 or x112.
Health Screening For Veterans

The Northport Veterans Administration Medical Center is offering simple, cost-free health screening at various locations in Suffolk County. In addition, enrollment and information on VA. benefits will be made available. For location near you, call                 631-582-7556.
Sharps Acceptance Program

As part of its infection control program, and in accordance with Department of Health standards, Our Lady of Consolation Nursing Center will be accepting sharps (i.e. needles, syringes and lancets) from members of the local community who use them for medical self-maintenance. The used sharps may be delivered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the security office at Our Lady of Consolation. Sharps will only be accepted in shatterproof, leak-proof and puncture resistant containers that are tightly capped. Any persons with questions or concerns call Consolation's infection control or security office at  631-587-1600 x8270 or 8221.
Daytop

Daytop-40 years on the front lines of family heart break. Call Monsignor O'Brien's Daytop village if a loved one has a serious drug or alcohol problems: 631-351-7112 or 1-800-2-DAYTOP                                                                
Free Food

The FAN is offering free food for seniors age 60 and over who are income eligible. NEW eligible include a single senior whose gross monthly income is $1,107 or less, and a senior couple whose gross monthly income is $1,484 or less. Call 631-491-4166 or 516-623-4568 for more information
Dominican Village

A Rental Retirement Community located at 565 Albany Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701. Enjoy quality of life in a secure environment. Congregate and Enriched Housing Program. For more information call: Lynette Kuhl, Director of Community Relations 631-842-6091 or www.dominicanvillage.org
Foster Grandparent Program

The Foster Grandparent Program is looking throughout Suffolk County to work one-to one with a child in a local school or day care center. The program provides a tax-free stipend for your service along with the satisfaction of helping a child in need. For more information on how to become a Foster Grandparent call 321-8229 X240.
Volunteers Needed

Dominican Village a "retirement community for seniors" needs dedicated people to share their time and talent with those who live here. Sometimes, as we mature, it becomes difficult to do little things writing a birthday card, or read a letter or do a little shopping. Maybe help with birthday parties, teaching new games, or just engaging in conversation. Maybe you can come once a week, maybe favor an hour. Whatever you can do will be appreciated. If you wish to discuss this further,call Sr. Viginia Ann, O.P. 631-789-0467 or            631-842-6091.
Parent Leadership

Initiative for Islip Town "Create s Caring Community for Children" Become a leader...makes a difference. Learn ways to make things better in your neighborhood, in your child's school, in your community. The Parent Leadership Initiative (PLI) is a leadership program to prepare parents to take on leadership roles and to become advocates in addressing the needs of their children and families. We provide childcare and refreshments. Contact Child Care Council of Suffolk 631-462-0303, x104, or Consultant Gisella Craig 631-745-5871.
Support Group

Coping with the death of a grandchild. a monthly support group for those who have experienced the death of a grandchild meets the first Wednesday off each month from 7pm to 8pm at 296 North Main Street in Sayville. Group is run by Patricia Jones, MS, a Bereavement Specialist. Registration is required-$10. fee-please call 631-205-1842.
Maria Regina

Maria Regina, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood invite you to share in this ministry to those men and women, Religious and Lay, in need of skilled nursing care. We have many areas in need and would be grateful to each dedicated person who recognizes and accepts the challenge of being a volunteer. If you are interested in sharing this ministry with us, please contact Sister Rita Epilone, volunteer coordinator at           299-3288.
Girl Scouts

The Catholic Committee for Girl Scouting offers special religious awards for all Girl Scouts from Brownies through Senior Girl Scouts. By completing these programs, scouts learn more about God, the Blessed Mother, their church and themselves. Special medals are presented upon completion of each program. for information, contact the Catholic Scouting Office at 516-678-5800 x245 or scouting@drvc.org
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