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PASTORAL STAFF PASTORAL STAFF PASTORAL STAFF PASTORAL STAFF Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Joseph DeGrocco
Parochial Vicars: Rev. John Sureau, Rev. Fidelis Ezeani Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Msgr. Daniel S. Hamilton
Deacons: Deacon Frank A. Odin, Deacon William Crosby Deacon Douglas G. Smith
Business Manager: Deacon Thomas J. Bast Coordinator of Faith Formation: April Kleinlaut Music Director: Christopher Ferraro
COME IN AND PRAY…COME IN AND PRAY…COME IN AND PRAY…COME IN AND PRAY… Our church is open 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. seven days a week, except for Thursdays when it closes
after the 12:15 p.m. Mass for cleaning. Come in and spend some time in prayer.
MASS SCHEDULEMASS SCHEDULEMASS SCHEDULEMASS SCHEDULE Monday – Friday
6:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Saturday Morning: 8:00 a.m. Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Masses: 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULEHOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULEHOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULEHOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Holy Day: 6:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
LITURGY OF THE HOURSLITURGY OF THE HOURSLITURGY OF THE HOURSLITURGY OF THE HOURS We pray Evening Prayer each Saturday and Sunday
after the 5 p.m. Mass. We pray Daytime Prayer each Wednesday
at 1:50 p.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Monday – Friday following the 12:15 p.m. Mass.
Saturday: 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is always available by
making an appointment with one of our priests.
OLPH NOVENA DEVOTIONSOLPH NOVENA DEVOTIONSOLPH NOVENA DEVOTIONSOLPH NOVENA DEVOTIONS Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Church
(unless otherwise announced)
ADORATION OF THE ADORATION OF THE ADORATION OF THE ADORATION OF THE
BLESSED SACRAMENTBLESSED SACRAMENTBLESSED SACRAMENTBLESSED SACRAMENT Monday Evening: after OLPH Novena Devotions
Wednesday: 12:45 to 2:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
First Saturday: 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
PARISH OFFICE HOURSPARISH OFFICE HOURSPARISH OFFICE HOURSPARISH OFFICE HOURS 210 S. Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst
Monday- Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help ChurchOur Lady of Perpetual Help ChurchOur Lady of Perpetual Help ChurchOur Lady of Perpetual Help Church 210 South Wellwood Avenue + Lindenhurst, New York 11757 +
Telephone: 631-226-7725 + Fax: 631-225-9597 + www.olphlindenhurst.org + Facebook: Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man
and drink his blood,
you do not have life within you. John 6:53
20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 16, 2015
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STEP 2: AT 7:00PM
ENJOY THE PERFORMANCE!
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Music Ministry Presents
A Summer Musical Experience For Children and Teens
The Lost Boy tells the story of Luke 2:39-52. Mary and Joseph lose track of twelve-year-old Jesus for three days, and when they finally find him, he is sitting in his “Father's house” demonstrating with his questions a great understanding of God. Within the musical is a reassuringly human message: even parents chosen by God can lose a child; even a perfect child can give his parents anxiety. The message is sure to comfort anyone who has ever been a parent, a child, or even those who have misplaced Jesus for a while.
STEP 3: AT 7:30PM
JOIN US FOR DESSERT!
Can you bring a delicious homemade dessert for after the Musical Event? If so, contact Jean
Bjork at (631) 334-6191 or e-mail [email protected]
MONDAY—August 24th
STEP 1: 6:00 PM -
Let’s begin with an
All-You-Can-Eat Barbecue
on the Rectory Lawn Hosted by our own Knights of Columbus.
Bring a chair or a blanket for you and/or your family.
Can you share a salad or an appetizer? If so, contact Deirdre Strigaro at (631) 225-0928 or e-mail [email protected]
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Hi! My name is St. Francis de Sales, and I’m the patron saint of writers. That’s why your Pas-toral Council has picked me as their patron and intercessor in this column which they offer to you. Here we will grow in our appreciation of the Catholic faith through questions and answers. So, I encourage all of you to send me your questions about Catholicism. All questions are wel-comed and all will remain just between you and me (we won’t print your name in the bulletin). Please e-mail [email protected] and each time this column appears, a new question will be answered. So, let’s get started! I’ll pray for you what I pray for everyone: May the Lord grant you His peace!
“Humility is nothing but truth, and pride is nothing but lying” – St. Vincent de Paul Question 5: Is going to a psychic a bad thing, even if it’s just for fun? A while back, a friend asked me what I thought about his wife going to see the so-called Long Island Psychic. I first thought of what God said in the book of Deuteronomy (18:10-12): “Let there not be found among you anyone who . . . consults ghosts and spirits, or seeks oracles from the dead. Anyone who does such things is an abomination to the Lord.” Is it really that bad? Well, our faith teaches us it’s not a good thing to do. First, we have to realize that the Devil is a real created being, not a psychological invention of primi-tive peoples who didn’t know better. He is an angel whom Jesus saw fall from the sky (Lk 10:18) be-cause of his pride in wanting to be like God. Anything we do that might open ourselves up to the influ-ence of Satan and evil spirits is far from harmless entertainment. This can include things like playing with Ouija boards, participating in séances, and going to psychics. A psychic may tell us that our grandfather has a message for us and reveal specific details only our grandfather would know. Now, a fake psychic may have gotten this information from us by asking leading questions, but what about others? They may be real all right but how do we know that they’re actually talking to our grandfa-ther? One tell-tale sign is that “messages” from the dead rarely give glory to God and praise Jesus. If we were really hearing from our grandfather in heaven, don’t we think he would have tons to say about how great Jesus is?
Second, aside from the real and present danger of opening the door to evil spirits, there’s the question of why we would want to do this in the first place. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2116) tells us that even seemingly harmless things like horoscopes and astrology conceal an unholy desire for power over our future by trying to possess knowledge that God has clearly reserved for its proper time. Why do we want to know what thefuture is — don’t we trust God enough to rely on him? Do we want to commit Satan’s sin by trying to be like God by any means possible? Doing these things contradicts the honor, respect, and loving fear that we owe to God alone. We are not the masters of our fate, as the world tells us; God is. We should put ourselves and our trust confidently into the hands of God. Why walk in twilight when we have Christ our Light? If we want to talk to someone “on the other side,” we should talk to Jesus — that’s what prayer is!
We should always make sure we are giving all due honor and glory to God and to God alone. To read more about this, read articles 2110-2117 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
FROM THE PASTORAL COUNCIL
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TAKE A PICTURE WITH FLAT FRANCIS
FAMILY LIFEFAMILY LIFEFAMILY LIFEFAMILY LIFE
Our Family Life Ministry is inviting everyone in the par-ish to get ready for Pope Francis’ visit by giving him a big OLPH welcome! How? By using Flat Francis!
You can download Flat Francis by going to www.olphlindenhurst.org. Then we want all to take pictures of themselves with Flat Francis. We want to see selfies, family pictures, group shots, youth meetings, ministry meetings, music camp, Evening Prayer, choirs and service projects. Send those pictures to [email protected]. Then in September, we’ll gather after the 9:30 A.M. Mass for a video montage of all of the pictures and a brief over-view of why Pope Francis’s visit to the church is so im-portant.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE APPRECIATION PARTY To all who offer their time and talent at OLPH: Keep open Friday night, October 9, 6:00-10:00 p.m. That’s the date and time of our OFFERER APPRECIATION PARTY, our parish THANK-YOU CELEBRATION to all who share their gifts by participating in the various ministries and programs here at OLPH. We want you there to share the fun (remember the last one we had??!!). More de-tails to follow!
OFFERER APPRECIATION
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PRAYER AND WORSHIPPRAYER AND WORSHIPPRAYER AND WORSHIPPRAYER AND WORSHIP
HOLY HOUR FOR PEACEHOLY HOUR FOR PEACEHOLY HOUR FOR PEACEHOLY HOUR FOR PEACE In response to Bishop Murphy’s call for parishes to urgently pray for peace because of all the unrest in the world, please join us for a special Holy Hour de-voted to praying for world peace within our own country and throughout the world. This Holy Hour for Peace, with prayers focusing on the intention of peace, will be held on the second, third and fourth Sunday evenings of the month from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Holy Hour of Reparation which has been held on the first Sunday of the month will con-tinue every first Sunday evening as usual, with the prayers that are usually said for that first Sunday Ho-ly Hour.
Prayer for PeacePrayer for PeacePrayer for PeacePrayer for Peace Following Bishop Murphy’s request, we are asked to pray this prayer privately, and we are encouraged to use this prayer as a part of all meetings and gatherings held here at OLPH.
Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace,
Who are yourself our peace and our reconciliation,
Who so often said ‘Peace to you’, Grant us peace!
Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice and brotherly love.
Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace.
Enlighten our rulers that they may guarantee and defend the great gift of peace. May all peoples of the earth
become as brothers and sisters. May longed-for peace blossom forth and reign al-
ways over us all. AMEN
Mary, Queen of Peace, Pray for us! (Pope Saint John XXIII)
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Making our Church Making our Church Making our Church Making our Church
Beautiful for GodBeautiful for GodBeautiful for GodBeautiful for God!!!!
Do you like to watch Home and Garden TV? Do you like to arrange and design plants and flowers? Does your house look like a florist? IF so, we may have the ministry for you! Doesn’t our Church look wonderful? It often looks like the “place to be” because of the dedi-cated parishioners who care for the plants and flowers each week. Can you spare some time on a Friday after-noon? Do you like to water, straighten up, clean up, and make our church even more beautiful? THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO DO IT! This is a great opportunity for retired parishion-ers and stay-at-home moms and dads (the kids can help too!) Interested? Please contact Rosaleen Walters at 631.226.3575 for more information.
The Way You Are Dressed The Way You Are Dressed The Way You Are Dressed The Way You Are Dressed DOES MatterDOES MatterDOES MatterDOES Matter!!!!
Please dress appropriately for Mass during the summer months. Attire that is meant for the beach, barbecues, boat or athletic field is inappropriate for Mass and is disre-spectful to the Lord as we offer ourselves to Him through the sacred actions in which we are engaged. It is also disrespectful to one’s brothers and sisters in the community. Your coopera-tion in continuing to dress up and dress ap-propriately for Mass during the summer weather is appreciated.
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OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION Located in the school building Phone # 631.226.7725, x. 253 E-mail: [email protected] Coordinator: Mrs. April Kleinlaut
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. TUESDAY: 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY: 3:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. THURSDAY: 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. FRIDAY: 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon SATURDAY: 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
August 16, 2015
Faith: the Next Genera�on –
Pass It On! Boldly go where many have gone before and help pass on the Good News of Jesus Christ and our Catholic faith! This fall,
over 1150 children and young people, Lev-els 1 through 8, will sign up to learn more
about Jesus and the Catholic faith. At this time, over 120 of these children and young peo-ple have no catechist to teach them. You can help by becoming a catechist for Faith For-mation. As you nurture the faith of our young, you will learn and grow as well! As one long-time catechist put it, “Children are like wet cement, whatever falls on them makes an impression.” We provide you with training, materials, and support. If interested or for
more information, contact [email protected] or call (631) 226-7725.
VIRTUSVIRTUSVIRTUSVIRTUS TRAININGTRAININGTRAININGTRAINING THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 10 7:00 PM IN ROOM 8 TRAINING IS REQUIRED
FOR ALL PARISH OFFERERS IN ALL MINISTRIES.
Registration MUST be done online. Simply go to drvc.org,
then Protecting God’s Children and to the Virtus training schedule. Find the date and OLPH to register.
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YOUTH MINISTRYYOUTH MINISTRYYOUTH MINISTRYYOUTH MINISTRY
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Do you want to be baptized? Do you want to become a
member of the Catholic Church? What are you waiting for?
What about you or someone you know?
We are in the process of forming a new group of those interested in joining the Catholic Church. We need you to reach out and invite
someone you know who might be considering this and have them contact us here at OLPH!
If you or someone you know is not baptized or were baptized in another Christian faith, please contact Fr. John Sureau at 631.226.7725, x. 203 or e-mail to [email protected] to find out more about the process. Would you like to share your faith with those discerning God’s call in their own hearts? To accompany another in this process not only aids those in this process of formation but transforms you as well. For more information about adult process, contact Rita Pugh at 631.991.7680 or e-mail to: [email protected]. For information about becoming part of our children’s pro-cess, contact Rebecca Rama at 631.226.0505 or e-mail to [email protected].
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Freedom of Conscience" definition: The right to follow one's own beliefs in matters of religion and morality.
Oxford Dictionary
Atlanta Fire Chief Fired: Fire Chief Kevin Cochran lost his job because, on his own time, he self-published a men's devotional
book that briefly mentions the biblical view of sex as reserved for marriage between one man and one
woman. Cochran was ordered to complete "sensitivity training" after complaints from activists who
objected to his Christian views. An investigation concluded that Cochran did not discriminate against
anyone but the mayor fired him anyway.
"Your action against Chief Cochran appears to violate fundamental principles of free speech and reli-
gious freedom. The only way Chief Cochran could avoid his views would be to disown his religion..." said Georgia's
congressional delegation. Chief Cochran is appealing his termination. (ADF.org, 4/9/15; washingtonpost.com, 2/8/15)
Supreme Court Victory: A small church in Gilbert, AZ, uses signs to invite & direct the community to its services but was restricted to small, 6
sq. ft. 14-hour display temporary signs while home association 80 sq. ft., political 32 sq. ft., and ideological 20 sq. ft.
signs are permitted for display indefinitely.
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court decisively affirmed that the government cannot play favorites when it
comes to free speech. "The government (ordinance) cannot target one form of speech with severe restrictions while al-
lowing more speech for others in similar circumstances," said Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel, Jeremy
Tedesco. (adfmedia.org, 6/18/15)
Mark your Calendar:
* Thursday, Sept. 10, 7:30PM, St. Patrick Church, 280 E Main St., Smithtown, NY 11787,
Thomas Renker, General Counsel of Rockville Centre diocese, will speak on threats we are facing to our religious free-
dom.
*Sept. 17, "Constitution Day", is to be observed in all public schools which are mandated to provide educational pro-
gramming on the history of the U.S. Constitution adopted on September 17, 1787.
CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION
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NEW Food Pantry List!
PORK & BEANSPORK & BEANSPORK & BEANSPORK & BEANS
CANNED FRUITCANNED FRUITCANNED FRUITCANNED FRUIT
PANCAKE MIX & SYRUPPANCAKE MIX & SYRUPPANCAKE MIX & SYRUPPANCAKE MIX & SYRUP
COFFEECOFFEECOFFEECOFFEE
SHELF STABLE MILKSHELF STABLE MILKSHELF STABLE MILKSHELF STABLE MILK
DISH SOAPDISH SOAPDISH SOAPDISH SOAP
SHAMPOOSHAMPOOSHAMPOOSHAMPOO
CONDITIONERCONDITIONERCONDITIONERCONDITIONER
TOOTHPASTETOOTHPASTETOOTHPASTETOOTHPASTE
PAPER TOWELSPAPER TOWELSPAPER TOWELSPAPER TOWELS
Thank you for your continued generosity.Thank you for your continued generosity.Thank you for your continued generosity.Thank you for your continued generosity.
Cut out this list and bring it with you
when you go shopping!
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY � Catholics for the Freedom of Religion: Marie Foster—631.592.1509—[email protected].
� Driving Ministry: Maureen Russo—631.226.4182
� Golden Age Society: Dolores Barone—631.957.3432
� Homeless Van Ministry: Regina Muir—631.226.2709—[email protected]/Tony Spina—516.473.4021 � Hospital Visitors: Peter O’Neill—631-226-6340—[email protected]
� Middle Ages: Gail Tonnessen—631.957.1449—[email protected]
� Nursing Ministry: Regina Muir—631.226.2709—[email protected]
� Respect Life Committee: Louise Perrotta—631.412.3831—[email protected]
� St. Bernard League: 631.226.7725
� St. Vincent de Paul Society: Deborah Deasy—631.226.7725, x. 234
� Senior Moments/Spirituality: Fran Grasso—631.956.3003—[email protected]
� Special Needs Ministry: Fr. John Sureau—631.226.7725—[email protected]
� Widows/Widowers: Rita Gardell— 631.252.5494
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Vincent de Paul Located in the “New” School Building
Use Parking Lot located on corner of Gates & High Streets
631.226.7725 x. 234 The office is open:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 A.M.—12 Noon
Saturday 1:30–3:00 P.M.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.” As we know, our loving God cannot be seen by our eyes, but only experienced through loving people.
With love for your neighbors who have nothing, look around your house to see what furniture, house-hold items, and clothing you no longer use…and give it to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
SUPPORT THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
The OLPH Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Memorial Cards are a wonderful way to honor the dearly departed while benefitting the less fortunate in our community. A beautiful “Living Memorial” Card will be sent acknowledging your donation to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Donation forms are available on the pew ledges, in the SVDP Food Pantry (9am –12noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:30 pm—3pm Saturday) or at the Rectory. For further information, please contact Janet Hume at the SVDP Office at 631-226-7725, x. 234.
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BLUE DOORBLUE DOORBLUE DOORBLUE DOOR THRIFT BOUTIQUETHRIFT BOUTIQUETHRIFT BOUTIQUETHRIFT BOUTIQUE
See next page for more information.
COMMUNITY MEAL MINISTRYCOMMUNITY MEAL MINISTRYCOMMUNITY MEAL MINISTRYCOMMUNITY MEAL MINISTRY Did you know OLPH offers a meal for the those in need in our local community once a month? The Community Meal Ministry is in need of food pre-parers, servers, set-up and clean-up people.
To learn more about one of OLPH’s newest ministries, contact Debbie MacDonald at 516.626.2529 or e-mail to [email protected]
DRIVING MINISTRYDRIVING MINISTRYDRIVING MINISTRYDRIVING MINISTRY Our Driving Ministry serves those who are in need of transportation to medical appointments and other essential paces. WE ARE IN
NEED OF
DRIVERS! Can you spare an hour or two, once in a while, to help a fellow parishioner? Please contact Maureen Russo as soon as possible at 631.226.4182 for all the information you need.
MIDDLE AGES Are you in your late 40s, 50s, or early 60s?
Are you looking to meet other women and men your age for times of spirituality, socializing
and social action?
Wednesday, August 19 – 7:00PM in Room 10 in
the Old School basement . Enter through the cafeteria
entrance. Activities will include the packing of the Out-
reach Van Lunches, making rosaries and continuing to
work on the “Ugly Quilt” project.
Next meeting, Wednesday, September 2nd at 7:00PM in
Room 10 in the Old School basement. Activities TBD.
For information, call Gail Tonnessen at 631-957-1449 or email to [email protected].
HOMELESS MINISTRY Our Homeless Ministry minsters each Wednesday evening to local homeless. Each week, we meet, serve and minister to between 15 and 20 individu-als in our local community. Want to learn more about getting involved in this ministry? Contact Fr. John at [email protected] or call 631.226.7725. This is a great opportunity for women and men 18 and above. High school students may participate. Contact Fr. John for more information about this as well. Can you help to make sandwiches or soup for one of our van runs? If so, contact Regina Muir at [email protected]. Are you able to donate and support our ministry? Right now, we can use gift cards to Dollar Tree, K Mart, Target, Walmart and Five Below. These cards allow us to buy certain items we know are helpful and useful to those we serve. Financial do-nations are always welcomed and appreciated!
SENIOR MOMENTSSENIOR MOMENTSSENIOR MOMENTSSENIOR MOMENTS GIVE YOURSELF A CHALLENGE
The Senior Moments Ministry is a committed spiritual family who meet twice a month on the 2nd & 4th Tues-day from September to June and on the 4th Tuesday only in July and August.
Our next meeting is Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Check upcoming editions of the bulletin for more details!
SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRYSPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRYSPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRYSPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY
Our next Special Needs Mass for those who with special needs and those who love them will be cel-ebrated on
Saturday, September 5, 2015 4:00 P.M.—Auditorium
Want to help prepare for our monthly Mass and other special needs events? Contact Caroline Grogan at (631)225-7688 or email to [email protected]
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Happenings
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OLPH: OLPH: OLPH: OLPH: OOOOUR LLLLOVE PPPPROVIDES HHHHOPE
If you would be willing to donate any of the above furniture items, please contact Tricia Buckley. Space is limited in the boutique and we need to be sure that it will fit in the door. Please have dimensions available and email a photo to [email protected].
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El grupo de oración “Jesús es el camino la verdad y la vida”. Te invita a alabar y glorificar a DIOS todos los jueves a las 7:00 PM en la cafetería. Comenzando con el Santo Rosario. Únete a nosotros en oración, Alabanzas y reflexión de la palabra de DIOS. Todos los martes llevamos el Santo Rosario a los hogares para orar en familia. Lleva la bendición a tu casa. Interesados favor llamar a Virginia Constantino al (631) 957-1149. El sacramento del bautizo. Las ceremonias bautismales se llevan a cabo cada segundo y cuarto domingo del mes. Los padres que necesiten bautizar a sus hijos deben atender alas sección de charlas, estas charlas son cada primer y tercer lunes del mes. Para más información sobre los sacramentos del bautizo matrimonio y servicio pastorales. Unción de los enfermos y la Eucaristía, Contacto Padre Juan Sureau - 631.226-7725 x. 224 o email: [email protected] o en español, Irma González 631 620-2401 o correo electrónico: [email protected].
Lecturas del domingo 23 de Agosto del 2015Lecturas del domingo 23 de Agosto del 2015Lecturas del domingo 23 de Agosto del 2015Lecturas del domingo 23 de Agosto del 2015 Cristo amó a su Iglesia; Se entregó a sí mismo por ella para hacerla santa y sin mancha; l nos alimenta, y cuida de nosotros. Que su amor y su paz estén siempre con ustedes. Primera Lectura (Josué 24:1-2ª, 15-17, 18b): El Pueblo de Dios escoge al Señor. El pueblo de Dios es consciente de que debe su libertad y su país, la Tierra Prometida, al amor liberador de Dios. Los hebreos deciden ligar su destino al de Dios y servirle fielmente.
Segunda Lectura (Efesios 5:21-32): La Alianza Matrimonial En el matrimonio, los cónyuges se eligen el uno al otro para un amor y fidelidad de por vida, y se entre-gan mutuamente como Cristo se entregó a sí mismo a la Iglesia. Evangelio (Juan 6:60-69):
Jesús habla de si como el pan bajado del cielo: comer su carne y beber su sangre nos hace vivir de su amor por el Padre y los hermanos. Jesús nos enfrenta hoy al igual que a los apóstoles con Las inquietantes preguntas con la necesidad de una opción radical. Muchos le abandonan. Pedro, ha-blando aparentemente en nombre de todos los apóstoles, expresa su fe firme en el Señor.
Desde que recibimos el bautismo pertenecemos a Cristo, como a nuestro Se-ñor y Salvador, también como nuestro hermano. ¿Hemos experimentado al-guna vez nuestra elección bautismal como una opción consciente y personal por Cristo? Nuestra presencia aquí en la eucaristía implica que sí la hemos experimentado así. ¿Confirmamos y reafirmamos esa opción personal por Cristo en nuestro vivir cristiano de cada día, en nuestras relaciones de amor, justicia y perdón con todos los que nos rodean? Cuando nuestra fe entra en crisis, ¿renovamos conscientemente nuestra opción y decimos: “Señor, ¿a quién acudiremos? Tú eres el Señor de mi vi.
EL MINISTERIO HISPANEL MINISTERIO HISPANEL MINISTERIO HISPANEL MINISTERIO HISPANOOOO
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS AND CONTACT INFORMATIONIMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS AND CONTACT INFORMATIONIMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS AND CONTACT INFORMATIONIMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Parish Phone: (631) 226-7725 Parish Fax: (631) 225-9597 Directory of Phone Extensions
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMTHE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMTHE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMTHE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptism ceremonies are held on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Parents wishing to have a child baptized must attend a baptism prep-aration session before the baptism; these sessions are held on the first and third Thursdays of the month excluding holidays. Contact the Parish Office to begin the process of having your child baptized.
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK & ANOINTING OF THE SICKPASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK & ANOINTING OF THE SICKPASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK & ANOINTING OF THE SICKPASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK & ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Those who are seriously ill or facing surgery, as well as those in danger of death, should receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Please call the Parish Office and ask for one of our priests.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTSCHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTSCHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTSCHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Adults who wish to be baptized, or who have been baptized in another Chris-tian faith and wish to become Catholic, or who have been baptized Catholic and wish to be confirmed and receive Holy Communion, are invited to join the process of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Please contact Fr. John at the Parish Office to begin the process.
Adults who have been baptized Catholic and who have received Holy Com-munion but who still need the Sacrament of Confirmation should enroll in our Adult Confirmation Classes. Please contact Fr. John at the Parish Office.
THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGETHE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGETHE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGETHE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Please contact the Parish Office at least SIX MONTHS before the desired date of your wedding.
SERVING AND SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER YOUR PASTORAL COUNCIYOUR PASTORAL COUNCIYOUR PASTORAL COUNCIYOUR PASTORAL COUNCILLLL
Jean Bjork Tricia Buckley (Chair)
Lori Byron Marie Foster Greg Guido Sonia Hansen John Keller Mary Mullan Kevin Sabella
Christina Taparata James Totino Pete Triolo
Msgr. Joe DeGrocco
Please feel free to speak to any member of the Pastoral Council
with any questions you might have. YOUR PARISH TRUSTEESYOUR PARISH TRUSTEESYOUR PARISH TRUSTEESYOUR PARISH TRUSTEES
Robert Dobres John Reynolds
YOUR PARISH YOUR PARISH YOUR PARISH YOUR PARISH
FINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEE
David Barrett Deacon Tom Bast Gerry Chille (Chair)
Ed Cirella Meg Danaher, CFP®, CLU®
Bob Dobres Bob Meade John Reynolds
Msgr. Joe DeGrocco
Please feel free to speak to any member of the Finance Committee with any questions you might have.
YOUR PARISH YOUR PARISH YOUR PARISH YOUR PARISH
LITURGY COMMITTEELITURGY COMMITTEELITURGY COMMITTEELITURGY COMMITTEE
Robert Becker Mark Costantino Barbara McPhail Mike Williams
Msgr. Joe DeGrocco Chris Ferraro
Deacon Doug Smith Fr. John Sureau Alice Vozzo
Please feel free to speak to any
member of the Liturgy Committee with any questions you might have.
NameNameNameName ExtExtExtExt EmailEmailEmailEmail
Deacon Tom Bast, Business Manager 204 [email protected]
Carmel Becker, Bulletin 246 [email protected]
Patti Chavis, Parish Secretary 212 [email protected]
Linda Coppola, Business Office Assistant 214 [email protected]
Msgr. Joseph DeGrocco, Pastor 206 [email protected]
Faith Formation Office 253 [email protected]
Christopher Ferraro, Director of Music 210 [email protected]
April Kleinlaut, Coordinator of Faith Formation 257 [email protected]
Rectory Reception Desk 200
St. Vincent de Paul 234 [email protected]
Fr. John Sureau, Associate Pastor 203 [email protected]
Josephine Vagelatos, Administrative Assistant to the Pastor
206
Fr. Fidelis Ezeani, Associate Pastor 226 [email protected]
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PRAYING FOR AND SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER WE BELIEVEWE BELIEVEWE BELIEVEWE BELIEVE
We pray for the sick of our parish…
If a family member or close friend is ill, please let us know so our community can pray for them. To have your name or the name of a loved one listed in our parish bulletin, please call the Parish Office at 631-226-7725, x. 200. Names remain in the bulletin for three weeks.
WE REMEMBERWE REMEMBERWE REMEMBERWE REMEMBER We remember those who have died in our parish
community this week:
Anthony Furno Victor Williams
Christopher Knowd Aileen Passanisi
“O God, who through the ending of present things open up the beginning of things to come, grant, we pray, that the soul of your servant may be led to you to attain the inheritance of
eternal redemption.”
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Jean Gusmano Mary Terrusa Jennie Ricci
Dominick Barone Jim Carney
George Anderson Carol Gilroy
Jeanie Tomaselli Frank Razzagone Eugenia Cedeno Teresa Grasso
Kathleen Farrell Eileen Donahue
Theresa Caltabiano Lambert Feutchmann
Teresa Smith Joan Cox
Millie Messina Cristina Verecka Patricia Grasso Kaylin Zimms Joseph Chuisa
Ann (Annie) McGronan Mary Cunningham
Michael Cunningham
WE CELEBRATEWE CELEBRATEWE CELEBRATEWE CELEBRATE God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has freed you from sin, given you a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and
welcomed you into his holy people. -Rite of Baptism
Chase Martin Chuquiruna Mason Joseph Triolo Sofia Grace Franco Ariana Rose Franco
Gavin Matthew Aronin Emma Jane Lipani
We welcome the newest members of the Catholic community here at OLPH!
BANNS OF MARRIAGE BANNS OF MARRIAGE BANNS OF MARRIAGE BANNS OF MARRIAGE Please pray for the following members of our parish
community preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony.
First Time:
David Killain & Joanna Warnetski
Maxwell Rosensthein & Julie Cincotta
PPPPERPETUALERPETUALERPETUALERPETUAL HHHHELPELPELPELP MMMMASSASSASSASS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 6:30 AM MASS
Richard Collins Requested by Florence Shea
Frank, Frances Peluso & Frances
Bonanno Requested by Margaret Kobelski
Georgia Rae Requested by Teresa Lander
Diane & Edward Smalling
Requested by The Family
Charles Sealock Requested by Jack & Carolee Collins
GGGGETETETET FFFFREEREEREEREE DDDDAILYAILYAILYAILY EEEE----MMMMAILAILAILAIL UUUUPDATESPDATESPDATESPDATES FROMFROMFROMFROM
TTTTHEHEHEHE LLLLONGONGONGONG IIIISLANDSLANDSLANDSLAND CCCCATHOLICATHOLICATHOLICATHOLIC
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Monday, August 17, 2015
9:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul Rm. 24
10:00 AM Summer Music Camp Room 16
12:00 PM Retired Knights Gathering Cafeteria
7:00 PM Devotions Church
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
10:00 AM Summer Music Camp Room 16
7:00 PM Junior Legion of Mary Room 24
7:45 PM Community of Praise Prayer Room 16
8:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous Cafeteria
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
9:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul Room 24
10:00 AM Summer Music Camp Room 16
12:45 PM Exposition Church
2:30 PM Legion of Mary Room 24
7:00 PM Middle Ages Room 10
7:30 PM Homeless Van Ministry Room 13
Thursday, August 20, 2015
10:00 AM Summer Music Camp Room 16
2-6:00 PM Church closed for cleaning Church
6:00 PM Widows & Widowers Room 18
7:00 PM Parent Baptismal Prep Class Room 16
7:00 PM Spanish Prayer Group Cafeteria
8:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous Room 24
Friday, August 21, 2015
9:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul Room 24
10:00 AM Summer Music Camp Room 16
8:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous (Young People)
Room 24
Saturday, August 22, 2015
1:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul Room 24
6:00 PM Evening Prayer Church
8:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous Cafeteria
Sunday, August 23, 2015
2:00 PM Baptisms Church
6:00 PM Evening Prayer Church
7:00 PM Prayers for Peace Church
8:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous Cafeteria
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, August 17— Weekday
6:30 Palmira Belisario
12:15 Giuseppe Lentini
7:00 Devotions
TUESDAY, August 18— Weekday
6:30 Perpetual Help Mass Intentions (see p.14)
12:15 Leopold P. Feitzinger
WEDNESDAY, August 19— Weekday
(Saint John Eudes, Priest)
6:30 Margaret Mary Oley
12:15 Eddie Aliano
12:45 Exposition
THURSDAY, August 20— St. Bernard, Abbot & Doctor of the Church
6:30 Maryann Cassar
12:15 Eugene Schan
FRIDAY, August 21— Saint Pius X, Pope
6:30 Kevin Kienle
12:15 Lee & Abbott Family
SATURDAY, August 22— The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8:00 Jane Doyle-Gustafson
4:00 –4:45 Confessions
Vigil for 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
5:00 Jean Cibelli
Sunday, August 23 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
6:30 Charles Muller
8:00 Philip Criscuolo
9:30 Kevin Kienle
11:00 Joseph Yevoli, Sr.
12:30 For the People of the Parish
5:00 Robert, Evelyn, Lewis & Patricia Little
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MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK
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WEEKLY OFFERING UPDATE August 8/9, 2015
Mass Time Attendance # of Envelopes
Weekly Collection
5:00 P.M. 260 103 $2,326.00
6:30 A.M. 99 52 1,324.00
8:00 A.M. 240 94 2,353.00
9:30 A.M. 347 105 2,144.00
11:00 A.M. 365 152 2,890.00
12:30 P.M. 260 84 2,274.50
5:00 P.M. 150 39 1,530.00
Total coin: 17.19
Mail-ins: 878.00 Children’s Envelopes 2 48.05
Faith Direct 1,955.18
TOTAL 1,721 631 $17,739.92
2014 TOTAL 1,810 613 $16,082.42
Candles $1,021.91
Poor Box $348.02
Have you returned your
Summer Appeal
Envelope yet?
Thank you
for your
generosity!
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BULLETIN DEADLINESBULLETIN DEADLINESBULLETIN DEADLINESBULLETIN DEADLINES Please note the deadlines for upcoming bulle-tins. August 30th—Deadline: Friday, August 21st September 6th—Deadline: Friday, August 28th
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b
The Book of Joshua presents a narrative of the way the Israelite people took possession of the land of Canaan, making it the land of Israel. Here, Joshua, the successor of Moses, in his farewell speech to the people before his death, reminds them of their solemn covenant with God, that everything they have has been given to them by the Lord and must not be taken for granted. Serv-ing the Lord as the one true and living God means making an absolute, reso-lute, and exclusionary choice. The many clans gathered together into the one people Israel are recognized and each given their own land in which to live and to flourish. But there can no place for their ancient family idols. All must now worship the God of Israel and no other. Ephesians 5:2a, 25-32 or 5:21-32
What does it mean for a Christian to be subordinate to another? If we each out of love for the Lord serve one another and regard others as more im-portant than ourselves, then there should be no fear that one will dominate or take advantage of the other. Rather, then there will be only mutual self-giving. This is the love to be realized in this life in marriage, in the two be-coming one flesh. This is the love to be realized now and throughout eternity in the union of Christ and His Bride, the Church. John 6:60-69
Jesus’ teaching that He is the living bread come down from heaven, and that we need to consume His body and blood in order to have eternal life, proved to be the great test of true discipleship. Those that continued to follow Jesus from this point on did not do so because they understood this teaching. Ra-ther, they resolved to continue to place their faith in Him even though they did not understand.
Readings for the Week Take time each day to read the daily readings of the Church.
PREPARING FOR August 23, 2015
21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Simon Peter answered him, “Master, to whom shall we go?
You have the words of eternal life.” John 6:68
Monday, August 17, 2015: Judges 2:11-19
+ Matthew 19:16-22
Tuesday, August 18, 2015: Judges 6:11-24a
+ Matthew 19:23-30
Wednesday, August 19, 2015: Judges 9:6-15
+ Matthew 20:1-16
Thursday, August 20, 2015:
Judges 11:29-39a Matthew 22:1-14
Friday, August 21, 2015:
Ruth 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22 + Matthew 22:34-40
Saturday, August 22, 2015: Ruth 2:1-3, 8-11, 4:13-17
Matthew 23:1-12
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b + Ephesians 5:21-32 + John 6:60-69
Gospel Reflection Questions….
After reading next Sunday’s readings and Gospel, take some time to pray on them before you come to Mass. Use the questions below to aid your reflection.
1. Jesus asks, “Do you also want to leave?” If you were there at the time would you be one of the many disciples who returned to his/her former way of life or one that stayed with Jesus? Is there any middle ground here?
2. According to Pope Francis how do we become inserted into Christ’s immense work of salvation? When and how does Christ sharpen our spiritual vision with his love? “Lord, to whom shall we go?” We too, who belong to the Church today, pose this question. Even if it is more hesi-tant on our lips than on Peter’s, our answer, like that of the Apostle, can only be the person of Jesus. Yes, he lived 2000 years ago. But we can en-counter him in our own time when we listen to his Word and are near to him in a special way in the Eucharist. … May the Holy Mass never become a superficial routine for us! May we draw more and more from its profundity! It is precisely the Mass that inserts us in Christ’s immense work of salvation, to sharpen our spiritual vision by his love: by his “prophecy in act” with which, at the Last Supper, he initiated the gift of self on the cross; by his irrevocable victory over sin and death, which we boldly and festively proclaim. “We need to learn how to live the Holy Mass.”
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PARISH GOLF OUTING
5th Annual OLPH Golf Outing
Monday, September 21, 2015 Rock Hill Country Club
Manorville, NY
8:00 A.M. Shotgun Start All for $140 per golfer! (Optional bus—$15 per person available)
All checks made payable: OLPH Knights of Columbus. Mail payment to: Mr. Bob Dobres, 46 Linden Street, Lindenhurst, NY, 11757. Tee signs and other sponsorship are available! For additional information contact:
Bob Dobres at 631.592.8697 or e-mail to [email protected].
SCHEDULE 6:00 A.M.—Bus Leaves from Lindenhurst 7:00 A.M—Registration and Full Hot Breakfast 8:00 A.M.—Shotgun Start Lunch at the Turn: Hot Dogs, Burgers, Sausage and Peppers 1:00 P.M.—Cocktails Dinner Buffet—Choice of 10 Items Awards and 3 Hour Open Bar 4:00 P.M.—Bus Returns to Lindenhurst!
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Thanks to all who attended, as-sisted and served to make our Summer Evening Prayer on Monday, August 10th a success.
A QUICK LOOK BACK
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