Nomen Christi Apostolate is a new Roman Catholic ministry dedicated to preserving the well-being of the Holy Catholic Church through emergency preparedness and sustainability. We will be serving Long Island, New York and the surrounding area. We intend to create a model of assistance which others can in turn, duplicate in their own local regions. This ministry is still in its formation.
If you would like to be updated on Nomen Christi Apostolate news by email, simply email us at: director@nomenchristi.org and type "Email Updates" as the Subject.
Nomen Christi Apostolate: All Things in the Holy Name of Christ!
Founded and Directed by Chiara F. Mathews
Website Is Still Under Construction
NEWS! NEWS! NEWS! NEWS! NEWS! NEWS! NEWS!
Blizzard in New York Area 2/8/13
Here's some emergency info I received by email from my local senator:
"As
New Yorkers closely monitor the path of the approaching blizzard, it is
important that we prepare for the storm’s potential impacts. The State
Emergency Operations Center has been activated to monitor the storm and
coordinate response efforts. In an effort to keep you informed below you
will find important links and phone numbers:
Nassau County Office of Emergency Management has been activated and a hotline,
888-684-4274 has been set up.
You
can sign up to receive emergency notifications from the Suffolk County
Code Red Emergency Notification System by clicking here:
www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/FireRescueandEmergencyServices/OfficeofEmergencyManagement/EmergencyNotificationSystems/CODEREDNOTIFICATION.aspx
National
Grid announced that it is taking a series of advance steps to prepare
the storm adding Call Center personnel and arranging schedules to allow
extended coverage, and preparing all restoration equipment and
inventories.
To report power outages or downed power lines-
LIPA Hotline: 800 - 490-0075
24 Hour Gas Emergency Service:
National Grid 800-490-0045
Long
Island Rail Road will deploy fleets of snow and ice-busting equipment
to keep outdoor tracks, third rails and wires clear of snow and ice
during the storm. Track switches will be treated with antifreeze and
switch heaters will be turned on to keep switches moving freely so
trains can continue to be routed from one track to another.
LIRR 24 hour travel information center:
718-217-5477 or www.mta.info/lirr
NICE Bus travel information:
516-228-4000 or www.nicebus.com
NYC Transit travel information:
718-330-1234 or www.mta.info
NYS
Department of Transportation has more than 1,270 plow trucks and 1,582
drivers standing by to pre-treat roadways with salt brine in advance of
the storm and clear snow and ice once precipitation begins. Travelers
are encouraged to check conditions before venturing out by accessing
NYSDOT’s free 511NY traffic and travel information system, which
provides real-time travel information, by calling 511 or visiting
www.511NY.org. The website features a winter travel advisory
system, with real-time travel reports and a color-coded map indicating
which state roads are snow covered, ice covered, wet, dry, or closed to
help drivers determine if travel is advisable. The system provides
real-time snow and ice conditions for State roads."
Be safe and pray for everyone's safety and wellbeing...Our Lady of the Island, pray for us!
Chiara M:)
Update 1/19/13
Just wanted to let you know about the new online group/forum I just started at "Catholic Answers," called "New York Metro Area Catholics." Group description:
"Discussion of any and all local Catholic issues, such as: events (church, pro-life, conferences), specific parish offerings (Masses, devotions, meetings, etc.), ecclesiastical news, help for disadvantaged, education, shrines, Catholic hospitals, local religious orders and fresh ideas!"
I've posted some very basic local info on the March For Life, just to get started. You can look at the posts here: http://forums.catholic.com/group.php?groupid=1723
If you're not a member, you may want to consider joining "Catholic Answers." Registration is free and easy. Please spread the word!
Chiara M. :)
Update 1/15/13
We raised $200.00 over the Christmas Season, which was $800.00 short of our goal. Let's choose to view this glass (or bank account) as 20% full, rather than 80% empty! This just means things are going to take a little longer and we will have to begin embarking on new and interesting fundraising efforts. Life is always an adventure!
We expect Nomen Christi Apostolate's progress to be slow through the winter, but more aggressive efforts will take place in the spring, after Easter. Please contact us if you are interested in getting involved. We are still working on where we will be having regular meetings. Please stay tuned for new developments and remember, you can always sign up for email updates so you don't miss anything!
Update 1/3/13
Feast of The Most Holy Name of Jesus
(Nomen Christi)
Holy Name of Jesus, we adore Thee! Holy Name of Jesus, may we ever defend Thee! Holy Name of Jesus, may You be upon our lips in all our works!
Christmas Season Fundraiser:
There are still a few more days till Epiphany, when our Christmas Season Fundraiser ends (though you are certainly welcome to give at any time!). We are trying to raise $1,000.00 to begin the incorporation process and continue to move forward. Unfortunately, everything costs $ and even the simplest of activities requires funds, such as printing flyers. Your help will be greatly appreciated and you and your family will be remembered in prayer. In addition, you will be forever honored as one of our initial donors and will receive a letter to that effect. Please see below, "Christmas Season Fundraiser," for more details.
A holy and healthy New Year to all! Mary, Mother of God, pray for us, especially for Holy Mother Church at this hour of persecution. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy upon us.
Update 12/17/12
Let us pray for all the children and others who lost their lives in yet another massacre, on Friday. For the families, the traumatized children and the injured as well. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy. O Lord deliver us. Let us be consoled by the fact that they are now in the arms of Our Lord and Our Lady. Though they have been deprived of the celebration of Christmas on earth this year, they now will celebrate it with the Christ Child Himself. Let us remember them especially on the coming Feast of the Holy Innocents, December 28th.
It is consoling to read the following words of the traditional "New Marian" missal. The times we are living in are probably not much different in spiritual significance. Christmas of 2012 will be ever remembered as that which was ushered in by the blood of innocents. What sign comes from the powers and principalities in the high places? Let this Christmas be one of silence as the voices of those children were silenced. May we make ourselves fitting offerings and meditate upon these things in our hearts.
Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs
"It is because Herod believed the words of the Magi and of the high priests whom he consulted that he sees a rival in the Infant of Bethlehem and with jealousy pursues the Child, born King of the Jews. It is this God-king that the Innocents by dying, confess. Their passion is the exaltation of Christ."
"Out of the mouth of infants and of sucklings, O God, Thou hast perfected praise, because of Thine enemies." "O God, whose praise the martyred Innocents on this day confessed, not by speaking, but by dying: destroy in us all the evils of sin, that our life also may proclaim in deeds Thy faith which our tongues profess."
"...and in their mouth there was found no lie: for they are without spot before the throne of God."
"Laudate, pueri, Dominum, laudate nomen Domini. Alleluia."
"They have poured out the blood of the Saints as water, round about Jerusalem...Avenge, O Lord, the blood of Thy Saints, which has been shed upon the earth."
"A voice in Rama was heard, lamentation and great mourning: Rachel bewailing her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not."
One of yesterday's readings for the joyful Gaudete Sunday, seems to speak directly to the distressed soul. There was plenty of reason for distress in the early Church, but St. Paul told them to rejoice and pray, and "the peace of God, which supasseth all understanding" would settle upon them. The Epistle goes on to tell us the thoughts we should have in our minds, even in the midst of suffering and persecution-thoughts of what is holy and beautiful. And as Fr. Benedict Groeschel once said, "Never think about death without thinking about the Resurrection." The Epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians, Chapter 4,1-8:
"...so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved...Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I say, rejoice...The Lord is nigh...in every thing, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasseth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus...whatsoever things are true, whatsoever modest, whatsoever just, whatsoever holy, whatsoever lovely, whatsoever of good fame, if there be any virtue, if any praise of discipline, think on these things."
Hail Holy Queen
Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy. Hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Amen.
Please see "5 Ways to Keep Christ in Christmas," in "Catholic Life."
Update 12/13/12
Christmas Season Fundraiser!
For the remaining days of Advent, along with the 12 Days of Christmas, we will be trying to raise $1,000.00 to begin the incorporation process and continue to get our new ministry "off the ground."
These donations will not be tax-deductible and will go into a new bank account, which will be reserved strictly for Nomen Christi Apostolate donations. We will not be accepting credit cards, only checks or money orders. Please make checks payable to the Director, Chiara F. Mathews. Please do not make checks payable to Nomen Christi Apostolate, since this is not yet recognized as a legal entity (that's the problem we are trying to fix!). All donors will receive a letter of thanks. Please send your donations to:
Chiara F. Mathews, Director Nomen Christi Apostolate PO Box 281 Huntington Station, NY 11746
If you would prefer to wait until we are incorporated to send your donation, you can still keep us in your prayers during this Christmas Season.
Thanks in advance, to all our prayerful and financial supporters-you will remain in our prayers as well. Please know that you are an enormous help in this new and important work that we are seeking to accomplish during these challenging times. We cannot do it without you!
Merry Christmas and abundant blessings in the New Year!
Legal accountability will be provided upon request.
New! Email Updates
If you would like to be updated on Nomen Christi Apostolate news by email, simply email us at: director@nomenchristi.org and type "Email Updates" as the Subject.
Update 11/30/12:
Please see "About-Mission" and "About-Director," which have now been completed.
Update 11/26/12:
Please check with your local parish to see if they are continuing to participate in the storm relief efforts mentioned below.
We have been working on preliminary efforts to become incorporated. Donations cannot be tax-deductible if an organization is not legally incorporated. It also lends credibility to the organization. This will involve hundreds of dollars in legal and paperwork fees. We would like to do an Advent Fundraiser to assist with these fees, but a few legal aspects must be worked out first. Please check back soon if you would like to make an Advent contribution as part of your Christmas-time almsgiving (these donations will not be tax-deductible). This way, you can help us become incorporated and be an important part of the establishment of this new, cutting-edge Catholic ministry, Nomen Christi Apostolate!
Continued Storm Relief Efforts:
The Diocese of Rockville Centre is seeking nonperishable food, hand sanitizer, bottled water, diapers, baby wipes, basic toiletries, toilet paper, warm clothing, towels, blankets, batteries, can openers, flashlights, etc. Donations are being accepted at any parish. The Diocese also is accepting monetary donations, which will be distributed to parish-based and other Catholic social service agencies. For more info: www.drvc.org
All Souls Day:
Let us pray for all those who lost their lives in this devastating storm and for their families. May we quickly recover and be filled with Christ's love through these trials.
HURRICANE SANDY:
Let's all get together spiritually and pray the Holy Rosary for everyone's safety and well-being over the next few days.
This is a good opportunity to evaluate your general emergency preparedness and see where you need improvement. As you go through the coming days, make a list of your preparedness deficiencies and begin setting aside one hour per week to work on the necessary changes.
As the saying goes, "Stay calm and carry on!" Let's not worry and be filled with trust in God. I wish you and your families safety and peace.
Our Lady of the Island, pray for us! Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.
Chiara M.
BTW, I had a wonderful time at the SCSS Conference at Kellenberg HS. The 2 days were filled with amazing blessings and extremely fruitful. Bishop Murphy's talk on the history of the USCCB was very interesting and the highlight was getting to meet Cardinal Egan-he was exceptionally gracious and inquisitive about our new apostolate!
Update 10/23/12:
Society of Catholic Social Scientists 20th Annual Conference- Uniondale, NY-10/26 & 10/27-Nomen Christi Director in attendance
Society of Catholic Social Scientists
Upcoming meeting with the Vicar General of the Brooklyn Diocese
We now have a PO Box:
Nomen Christi Apostolate
PO Box 281
Huntington Station, NY 11746
We're working on getting a phone line with Sienna Group, becoming incorporated and filling out the pages on this site. Stay tuned for those developments!
Sienna Group
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