DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTER
                  SATURDAY SEMINARS 2008-2009

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SATURDAY SEMINARS, 10 am-4pm. Suggested Donation is $15 each seminar which may be made at the Seminar Site on the day of seminar. These seminars are a continuation of the work began last year by conducting seminars in parishes all across the Diocese as a means of stimulating Renewal in all who attend. We do not want money to be a problem for anyone. Thus, we ask those that can to buy a block of seminars in advance to insure the solvency of the program. Advanced block registration special is 10 seminars of your choice, donation of  $IOO. Checks payable to Renewal Apostolate, PO Box 9023, Rockville Centre, 11571

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September 6, Long Beach, and
September 20, at St. Hugh of Lincoln, Huntington. CHOOSING WELL: EVERY¬DAY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF DISCERNMENT presented by Sr. Kathy Madden.

September 13, Our Lady of Grace Retreat House, Manhasset. PRAYER FOR HEALING FROM LOSS (Focusing on 9/11), presented by Marita Doherty /John T. Palmer.

September 27, Queen of the Rosary, Roosevelt. MY FATHER'S HOUSE-CONNECTICUT, A DAY OF RENEWAL presented by Father Bill McCarthy & Staff. Music by RIA Music, Reconciliation, Mass and Baptism in the Spirit.
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SATURDAYS WITH THE SISTERS, Parishes in Nassau County on the First Saturdays,
                                                               Parishes in Suffolk Comity on the Third Saturdays.
                                                               Some parishes are to be announced.
October 4, St. Brigid, Westbury, October 18, Our Lady of Lourdes, West Islip. GOD'S GREATEST DESIRE¬FOR YOU presented by Sr. Madeline Birmingham.

October 11, St. Agnes Conference Center, Rockville Centre. INTERCESSORS OF THE LAMB presented by Mother Nadine Brown.

October 25, Sts. Cyril & Methodius Lower Church, Deer Park. LINDA SCHUBERT, a Christian woman and a Catholic convert who has made a deep commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

November 8, INTERIOR CASTLES - THE LAST BOOK BY ST. TERESA OF AVILA, presented by Marita Doherty and John Palmer.

November 15, St. Andrew, Sag Harbor. LIVING IN THE SPIRIT: ATTENTIVENESS TO THE SPIRIT IN PRAYER AND IN OUR LIVES. Presented by Sr. Dorothy Mennis.

November 22, Sts. Philip and James, St. James. THE¬OLOGY OF THE BODY. Presented by Eileen Benthal and Fr. Tony Stanganelli (may be changed). December 6, Our Lady of Lourdes, Massapequa. FINDING GOD IN ORDINARY LIFE presented by Sr. Mary Spratt, c.c.

December 13, Cure of Ars, Merrick. FATHER STAN FORTUNA (musician).

January 10, 2009, Our Holy Redeemer Parish, Free¬port. Presenter Msgr. Joseph Malagreca.

January 24, Christ the King, Commack. Presenter Fr. William Halbring, Pastor of St. Antonius, Newark.

Febmary 14, St. Catherine of Sienna, Franklin Square. FATHER BENEDICT GROESCHEL, who needs no introduction.

Febmary 21, Sacred Heart, North Merrick. YOU ARE MY BELOVED: LENT AS A HONEYMOON WITH GOD presented by Sr. Kathy Madden.

Febmary 28, St. Anthony's, Oceanside. DANA - presented by Dana one of Ireland's most successful entertainers.

March 7, St. Christopper, Baldwin, and
March 21, Sacred Heart, Cutchoque. ENGAGING JESUS AND HIS MINISTRY OF HEALING presented by Sr. Pam Falkowski.

March 14, St.Mary's Manhasset. LISTENING TO GOD, presenter Carol Marquardt.

March 28, St. Margaret of Scotland, Selden. JIM COWAN AND HIS FAMILY* -( Awaiting a response)

April & May - Saturday Sandwich Seminars:

April 18, St. Bernard, Levittown. MEETING JESUS AS FRIEND AND CONSOLER,
presented by Sr. Mary Spratt, c.c.

April 25, Our Lady of the Island, Eastport. AL BAR¬BARINO, singer, songwriter, and Lay Apostle for the Padre Pio Center.

May 2, St. James, Seaford, and
May 16, (seeking a parish). LIVING OUR LIVES SURRENDERING TO THE SPIRIT
presented by Sr. Judy Osterburg.

May 9, St. Patrick, Huntington. SISTER ANN SHIELDS RENEWAL MINISTRIES.

May 23, (Parish to be assigned.) JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT*
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June 13, St. Frances de Chantal, Wantagh. RALPH MARTIN RENEWAL MINISTRIES.

Descriptions of each program will be in future bulletins. We thought you would like an overall list first, and details later. If you want more information now you may go to the diocese website or phone.

If you wish to register for these workshops, just call 516-678-4800, ext. 408
or e-mail ipalmer@drvc.org.

Please note: The * after a speaker's name or the comment awaiting a response means that there may be a change in the program. We will keep you posted on such changes throughout the year.

 
 
 
Our TRIBUTE to all of the men and women of our St. Bernard's parish family
who are serving in the Military Service of our country,
defending and protecting our freedom.
Keep them in your prayers.
Our newest additions are: 2nd Lt. Casey Marie Eden, U.S. Air Force
                                           2nd Lt. Carey Elizabeth Eden, U.S. Army
Pvt. Patrick Adams,  N.Y. National Guard Veronica Lotito, U.S.Air Force
Gregory Alexander Justin Mannick,  U.S.Navy
Andrew Banyi SSG. Christopher Manzolillo
Brendan J. Bowman 1st Sgt. William J. March
Jeffrey M. Bowman Commander Andrew McCue, U.S. Navy
Michael Boyle, U.S.Army Charles Mc Dermott
Christopher Brinkley, U.S.Army Charles McDonagh
L/Cpl. John Bruckbauer, U.S.M.C. Patrick McElhone, U.S.M.C.
Gonzales Cantos Capt. Michael McNulty
Paula Cantos Capt. Sean Morrow  U.S. Army 
Col. James J. Carroll,  U.S.Air Force L/Cpl. William Morrow  U.S.M.C.
Bill Carson Michael Wayne Murphy
Gilbert Colon Seaman Dawn Michele Orlando, U.S.Navy
Michael Corley,  U.S.M.C. Sgt. David Pagora
Melissa DeBlasie, U.S.Navy Monita Pang
PFC Jason Dennington Erin Peters
Sgt. Mark Dennington Joseph Potucek,  U.S.M.C.
Master Sgt. Howard Drinkwater Donald Powers
Spc. Mark J. Dudenhoffer Christopher Rhodes
Lt. Col. Steven Eden, U.S.Army Rebecca Rojas
2nd Lt. Casey Marie Eden, U.S.Air Force Cpl. Emily Schiffer
2nd Lt. Carey Elizabeth Eden, U.S.Army Cpt. Thomas Schiffer
Timothy Fagan,  U.S.Navy Matthew Schwally
Sgt. James Fair, U.S.Army in Iraq Andrew Shay, U.S. Navy
Joseph Farriello, U.S.M.C. Daniel J. Sheehan
Cpl. Kevin Felsman Jeraline Singh
Cpl. Christopher Gallagher Petty Officer Edward T. Smith,Jr, U.S.C.G.
Robert Garvey Meghan Spier
Robert Gentleman,  U.S. Navy 2nd Lt. Frank Anthony Squillace
Charles P. Gushue III Tom Sullivan
Phileya Hor James Taggart, Jr. U.S.Navy
Michael Keller Robert Taverna,  Special Forces Army
Christopher Klein,  U.S.Navy Chris Veseley, U.S.A.F.
Nicole Koontz Lewis White
Sgt. John Corto Lewis,  Army Forces  
1st Lt. Michael Edward Loconsolo  
All those that are protecting our freedom
July 23, 2006: It is with much joy and gratitude that we announce that Michael Zeek, USMC is home safely and therefore he is coming off the Tribute List.   His family thanks all parishioners for their prayers on his behalf. Please continue to remember those that are still on the list and seving our country. They have sacrificed so much to ensure our safety and freedom.
April 13, 2007: More great news from Jo Quigley; her nephew, Captain Tom Sullivan is home from Iraq. Please continue your prayers, until all of our wonderful protectors are home safely and also for all those who have sacrified for us.
 July 13, 2008 Parish Bulletin  A few weeks ago, a lady stopped by the "bulletin desk" to let us know that her son, Kevin Shay, USMC arrived home safely from active duty. She wanted to thank all of our Parish family for their generous prayers. She would like us to put her younger son on our Tribute list and asks that we include him in our prayers. His name is Andrew Shay, US Navy and he is headed for Iraq. Please always remember all of the wonderful people who are serving in the military defending and protecting our FREEDOM.
pray for peace