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Masses For The Week

Lector Schedule

The Bread and Wine have been

donated this week For a Special Intention

The Sanctuary Candle in the Chapel has

been donated for A Special Intention

The Sanctuary Candle in the Church has been donated for A Special Intention

Please pray for the repose of the soul of

Rest in peace

Carmela Caffarella

All Lectors are asked to

stop by the Rectory and

pick up their new 2014

Lector Workbooks.

The information in the

Workbook began in the

first week in December.

Monday, December 23rd 6:45 Robert Truhn Family 8:30 Nicholas & Nanny Conti Family 8 PM William Mahlan Madeline Mahlan Tuesday, December 24th 6:45 Fr. John Murray 8:30 Donald Brzezinski Wife- Helen 5PM Nicholas Lisante 5:15 Natale Iulo Iulo Family Mid. Mary & Carol Seagriff Wednesday, December 25th 7:30 Christmas Novena 9:00 McMahon, Bobrowski, & Murphy Families- Family 10:30 Joseph Michael Janssen Family 12:00 Michael James Loehr Family 1:30 Matthew & Carmen Culhane- Mathi Fallot Thursday, December 26th 6:45 Christmas Novena 8:30 Louise Matta Ken & Nancy Krosofsky 8PM Rosemary Healy Dennis Healy & Family Friday, December 27th 6:45 Christmas Novena 8:30 Geoffrey Fennessey Mother 8PM William Beason Robert Beason Saturday, December 28th 6:45 Christmas Novena 8:30 Int. Ben & Dolly Family 5PM Int. Nicole Johnson Lynn & Family 5:15 Marie Schilling Manzi Family Sunday, December 29th 7:30 Christmas Novena 9:00 Albert Urbanowski Family 10:30 Rosemary Healy Dennis Healy & Family 12:00 Andre & Carmen Midy Children 1:30 Egbert C. Carpenter Family

Saturday, 12/21 5:00 PM – Jean Cooper Sunday, 12/22 7:30 AM – Michelle Tine 9:00 AM – Sue Bouffier 10:30 AM – Nina Castoria and Al Hans 12:00 PM – Rick Harrington 1:30 PM – Vincent Gatto

Christmas Eve, 12/24 5:00 PM – Dan Donahue and Marie-Laetitia Woolley

Christmas Midnight Mass, 12/25 12:00 AM – Al Hans and Carolyn Bove Christmas Day, 12/25 7:30 AM – Bernard Hennelly and Michelle Tine 9:00 AM – Jim Dolan and John Moreno 10:30 AM – Lisa Jandovitz and Bob Kaliban 12:00 PM – Isidora Bacani and Rick Bacani 1:30 PM – Jeanne Virzera and Noel Martinez

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Each week the parish happily accepts names for the bulle-tin sick list from family members and friends. The list continues to grow and we are unable to know the status of those on the list. Many times the petitioned person them-selves ask that their names be removed informing that they have long since healed and they no longer require the prayers. To address this, our Parish will RENEW the bulletin sick list for the new year beginning with the January 5th Bulletin. This will reduce the large number of names and allow for the list to be reorganized. If you wish a name to be added to the list or continued, simply call the rectory or email the parish at ollmpk@aol.com

A Happy & Blessed Christmas to all of our Parishioners

The Rectory office will be closed on Tuesday, Christmas Eve and on

Wednesday Christmas Day in observance of Christmas and will

re-open on Thursday morning at 9 am.

If you or someone you are attending mass with is unable to walk up for communion, please alert an usher before mass so he can arrange for a priest or Eucharistic Minister to bring communion to the person.

Our Parish depends solely on your generosity to meet each week’s expenses. Our regular Sunday collections account for more than 60% of our operating budget. Your continued support, especially during these difficult economic times, is both needed and appreciated. Last week you donated $ 15,785.29

Prayers for the Sick

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Let us continue to pray for

peace. Let us also pray for all those serving in the military.

With special care we pray especially for: Christopher B. Afetian - Sgt USMC, Pvt. Kevin L. Blieka U.S. Army, Sgt. Brian Andrew Dayman, US Army, Commander Christopher DeMay - Navy , Spc. Gregory Devaney -Army, Nicholas R. DoLieto - Marine Corps, A1C Timothy Erkens USAF, Capt. Michael Ferrari, USMC, Spencer French, 1st Lieutenant, US Army, Airman Steven Freund-USAF, SRA Sen-ior Airman Robert J. Gerry - Air Force,Spec. Steven Gian-atiempo - US Army, Brandon Goodwin, Petty Off., 2nd Class, USCG, Stefanie Goodwin, Petty Off., 3rd Class, USN, Kenny Greening -PFC-Army, Capt. Michael Hanna- US Army, Chap-lain Major Timothy Hirten, USAF, Maj. Luke Holian USMC, Kristen Janoscak DOD-USAF, 1st Lt. Josef Kaplan- US Army, SPC Justin Lansford -US Army, Sgt. Todd J. Lobraico USAF, Major Michael Edward Loconsolo, US Army, Pvt Matthew Macario - US Army, Jason Moritz - Sgt. USAF, Pvt 1st Class Joshua Nichols - US Army, Lt. Col. Thomas O’Connor, US Army, Lyle Oldmixon- Pvt. 1st Class – USMC, Spc. Manuel E. Palmer US Army, Cpt. David Paolillo USAF, Cpt. Kathleen Paolillo USAF, L. CPL Michael E. Porfidio - USMC, Capt. Joseph Shultz, L CPL Eric Vazquez USMC, US Army, Spec. Zachary Small - US Army, US Army Sgt. Michael Stephney If you know a Service Member that you would like to add to this list please contact the rectory 516-541-3270

Please include name, rank and branch of service.

Peter Adams, Mary Grace Alberghini, Joseph Andre-chuck, Jody Angst, Joe Basile, Joseph Bernstein, Vivian Blum, Roger Boucher, Joseph Brady III, Nelma Braga, Ken Burns, Butler Family, Millie Caffrel, Ronald Carey, Carol Carney, Kathleen Carney, Anthony Carrano, Paul Caruso, Karen Carmichael, Al Cavelli, G.M. Ciccotto, Elisa Correa, Cecelia Czaja, John Cunningham, Barbara Davies, Robert DeRobertis, Angelo DeCosimo, Jr., Austin DeGiorgio, Thomas Dello, Jane Depraida, Vincenzo Di-Grigoli, David DiGeronimo, Barbara Donovan, Gerry D’Onofrio, Eleanor Dugan, Mary Farmer, Buddy Fen-nessey, Jr., Joan Finn, Regina Fitzpatrick, Robert Fodale, Crissy Fox, Marge Frost, Stu Frost, Patricia Gagliano, Justin Gibbons, Emma Gonzalez, Laura Grzan , Elizabeth Harman, Gloria Hartford, Carol & Russ Hayward, Ber-nard Hennelly, Marybeth Hoffman, Florence Hohne, Dolores Iannuzzi, Gaspar Ingui, Jesus Jupio, Al Kennedy, Rita Kohn, Gloria Kuzniak, Leo Kwiatkowski, Lynn Laine, Irene Leary, John Lynch, Maltese Family, Fr. Robert E. Mason, Gina Mastrantoni, Peggy McGuiniss, John Moreno, Tom Monahan, Theresa Nappi, Patricia Nicholes, Michael Nolan, Danielle Panepinto, William Patterson, Anthony Pavone, Marie Peritore, Georgia Pettit, Vincent Pinto, Lorraine Ponton, Michael Posillico, Mariucci Pozzo, John Reid, Marylynn Ressler, Debra Rodger, Debbie Rice, Lisa Roberts, Leo Rodriguez, Jo-seph Ryan, Ayden W. Sabino, Joy Schilling, Donna Scott, Victoria Seidel, Frank Sleszynski, Barbara Smart, Eileen Soper, Judy Stanley, Thomas Stemmle, Lawrence Stevens, Patricia Stone, Victor Su, Catherine Sullivan, Baby James Sweeney, Sonia Taladafallil, Thomas Terrono, Annemarie Tine , Ernie Tingburn, Robert Todaro, Larry Tomanelli, Angela Tottaro, Joann Troccoli, James Turana, Vera Vaccaro, Bill & Ursula Vobis, Brigid Vogt, Burt Wengler, Stephen Zaug, Lenny Zerling, Rafaela Zimbaro

If you know of anyone who, because of age or infirmity, can’t come to Church for sacraments, please phone the Rectory and leave their name, address & telephone num-ber, so a Priest or Eucharistic Minister can visit them.

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Parish Outreach

Our Lady of Lourdes

!!! “COAT DRIVE” !!!

In anticipation of the cold months ahead and recogniz-ing the many needs of those we serve in our parish community, Parish Outreach is again organizing a Fall “Coat Drive”! Like most Outreach endeavors I will need your help and cooperation to make this effort a success.

Outreach will continue to accept NEW or CLEAN, Gently Used, WARM Coats and Jackets for adults and children throughout the month of DECEMBER. So please take a look through your closets and consider donating those unwanted/ unnecessary coats and jackets that are still in very good condition. We will of course provide a tax deductible receipt for the value of your donated winter coats. Please bring your coat donations directly to the Parish Outreach Office. Thank you.

“Ministry of Consolation”

Our parish is richly blessed to have gathered a wonderful group of volunteers who make up Our Lady of Lourdes “Ministry of Consolation” team. The most valuable gifts we can give are the gifts that come from the heart. The precious gifts of our time, love and compassion are espe-cially needed during the time of the loss of a loved one.

Created to provide warmth, caring and personal attention to assist families in preparation for the funeral mass, this particular ministry can never have too many helping hands. Whether your interest be that of a Greeter, Lector or EM, please give some thought as to sharing your time and talents and being a part of this ministry’s call to love and care for one another.

Thank you so much to our coordinator, Deacon Frank Gariboldi and all our volunteers for embracing this beau-tiful ministry. Please call Parish Outreach at 516-541-1260 if you would like to volunteer. Thank you for your consideration.

“We Care Blankets”

Our “Care Blankets” group of volunteers continues to meet on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to 11:30am, in Room 4, right next door to Parish Outreach. Since our group began in November 2009, a total of 1,015 gor-geous hand-made colorful blankets have been lovingly created. Thank you so much for the care, time and talent that goes into every beautiful creation, each a special gift for a very special child undergoing cancer care. We are happy to accept contributions of yarns, crochet hooks or knitting needles. If you would be interested in joining please give Parish Outreach a call at (516) 541-1260. The more the merrier!

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Our Lady of Lourdes Christmas Schedule 2013

CONFESSIONS

Saturday, December 21st - 4:00 to 5:00P.M. (Church)

Monday December 23rd - 4:00 to 5:00P.M. (Church)

Christmas Eve, December 24th - 10:15 to 11:15 (Church)

CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES

5:00P.M. Church - (Msgr. Lisante)

small concert starting at 4:30PM

Cantor, Choir, Organ & Instrumental

5:15P.M. Chapel - (Fr. Heinlein)

12Midnight Church - (Fr. Seagriff)

Cantor & Organ

CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES

7:30A.M. (Fr. Heinlein )

9:00A.M. (Fr. Cletus) Cantor & Organ

10:30A.M. ( Msgr. Lisante) Cantor, Choir, Organ & Instrumental

12Noon ( Fr. Seagriff ) Cantor & Organ

1:30P.M. ( Fr. Mason) Cantor & Organ

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SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD

NEW YEAR’S DAY - 2014

(All Masses held in Church)

CONFESSIONS

Tuesday, December 31st 2013

4:00 - 5:00 P.M. (Chapel)

Vigil Mass: (NEW YEAR’S EVE)

8 P.M.

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD

NEW YEAR’S DAY

Wednesday, January 1, 2013

6:45 8:30 12:00 noon & 8:00 P.M.

Christmas Flower Memorials'

Thank you for participating in our Christmas Memorial Fund. Below are the names of your living and deceased loved ones. May you all have a Blessed and Holy Octave of Christmas

60’’ Wreath for the Church on Carmans Rd. In Memory of George Doherty by Kathleen & Max Dobhan 60’’ Wreath for the Church on Carmans Rd. In Memory of Rayner Busch by Ingrid Busch & Family 60” Lit Wreath for Choir Loft In Memory of Ellen & Edmund Pollini and Violet & Vincent Ricciuti by Ellen & Vincent Ricciuti Bell Tower Wreath In Memory of Joseph & Roberta McCarthy by Ann McCarthy 60” Lit Wreath for Chapel– outside In Memory of Jeanette Ingui by Gaspar Ingui 60” Lit Wreath for Chapel– outside In Memory of Jeanette Ingui by Ann Savino 28” Lit Wreath Chapel-inside In Memory of Joseph McCarthy by Ann McCarthy 28” Lit Wreath Chapel-inside In Memory of Roberta McCarthy by Ann McCarthy 10’Lit Christmas Tree for Church Altar In Memory of the Lucich & Klontz Family by M/M Lucich 10’Lit Christmas Tree for Church Altar In Memory of Lena Gagliardi by Ann, Linda, Michael & Leann 6’ Lit Christmas Tree for Church Altar In Memory of Edith Johnson by Cindy Johnson. Nancy Calkins & Family 6’ Lit Christmas Tree for Church Altar In Memory of Arthur T. Anos by Eleanor Anos 6’ Lit Christmas Tree for Church Altar Living & Deceased Members of the Netti & Gentile Families by Gentile 6’ Lit Christmas Tree for Church Altar In Memory of Michael Gruber dedicated by Toni Rubano and Family Hay for the Manger In Memory of Francesco & Fortunata Ferrara By Fred & Barbara Ferraro Palm Tree for Church Nativity In Memory of Vincent P. Rubano dedicated by Anthony Rubano and Family Palm Tree for Church Nativity In Memory of Joseph C. Wohlschlaeger dedicated by Anthony Rubano and Family Palm Tree for Church Nativity Deceased Members of the Myles & Baustrieri Families by Mr. & Mrs. William Myles Boston Fern for Nativity In Memory of Luzmila Effio by Mr. & Mrs. J. Attanasio

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Poinsettia Plants

Large Poinsettia by the Madonna and Child in Church Int. of Mary & Joan Cotroneo by Lou Cotroneo

Large Poinsettia by the Blessed Mother in Church In Memory of Mary & Ira Evans by Eleanor Anos

Large Poinsettia by the Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue in Church In Memory of Theodore & Theodora Anos & family by Eleanor Anos

Large Poinsettia by the St. Joseph Statue in back of Church In Memory of Anna and Charles Philie Anos by Eleanor Anos

Large Poinsettia by the Jesus Statue in back of Church In Memory of Laurette and Charles Ziegler by Eleanor Anos

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Poinsettia Plants

In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Peter Abiuso by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Abiuso In Memory of Bellavia & Taliercio Families by Marie Bellavia In Memory of John, James & Betty Bianco family by Anne Savarese In Memory of Egbert C. Carpenter by Concetta Carpenter In Memory of John Connolly by Patricia Connolly Int. of Mary & Joan Cotroneo by Lou Cotroneo In Memory of Frank A. DeMaria by Grandsons-Timmy & Jack Francis In Memory of Donovan & Kiernan Families by Joan & Dennis Donovan In Memory of Susan & Peter Ennis by Carolyn Ennis In Memory of Fielding and Rodriguez Families by M/M William Fielding In Memory of Rosemary Healy by The Healey Family In Memory of Gloria & Thomas Florio by Lee Anne, Nick & Nicholas Florio In Memory of Richard J. Gilvey by Gloria Gilvey In Memory of Living & Deceased Members of the Halligan Family by James Halligan In Memory of Living Deceased Members of the Lovetro Family by James Halligan In Memory of Iannone-Papa Families by M/M Michael Iannone In Memory of Edith Johnson by Cindy Johnson. Nancy Calkins & Family In Memory of` Leskody & Gerry Families By Charlotte Leskody In Memory of M/M Martin & Josephine Maltaghati by M/M Rick & Rose Maltaghati In Memory of M/M Joseph & Elena Puleo by M/M Rick & Rose Maltaghati In Memory of Ivan Maurovic by David Jelovcic & Family In Memory of John & Grace McClorey by Barbara McClorey In Memory of the Milton & Brzezinski Families by Family In Memory of Jacques D. Morel by Linda Morel In Memory of Exius Nozius by Linda Morel In Memory of Gerard Noonan & all deceased family & friends by Edna Noonan & Family In Memory of Dave Sr. Dave Jr. & Lawrence Olton by Joan Olton In Memory of Nicholas Tomanelli by Tomanelli by Family In Memory of Eugene McCaffrey by Betty McCaffrey In Memory of Haydee Rosario & Medalda Rey Velez by Family In Memory of Kenneth F. Perrone by Cora & Roberta Perrone In Memory of Anthony R. Perrone by Cora & Roberta Perrone In Memory of Frank A. Perrone by Cora & Roberta Perrone In Memory of Marie V. Peters by Cora & Roberta Perrone In Memory of M/M Joseph & Elena Puleo by M/M Rick & Rose Maltaghati In Memory of Judy & Vincent Sabella by Margaret & Chris Sabella In Memory of Vera Vukelic by David Jelovcic & Family In Memory of Michael Yorio by Mary Yorio In Memory of Maria Yorio Johnson by Mary Yorio Happy Birthday Baby Jesus! by Mrs. Gillespie's 5th Grade CCD Class

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"The child is God's blessing. He transforms husband and wife into father and mother. Both "go out from themselves" and express themselves beyond themselves in a person, the very fruit of their love." Pope John Paul II As we celebrate the birth of God's greatest gift to us, His Son Jesus Christ, let us pray for those women who are contemplating abortion. May the grace of God be with them and guide them to a life-affirming decision.

Life - What a Beautiful Choice Feast of the Holy Innocents Candlelight Prayer & Rosary Vigil Saturday, December 28th 5:45pm, Planned Parenthood abortion facility 540 Fulton Ave (Hempstead Tpke) Hempstead - About one mile west of Hofstra Vigil is on public sidewalk. Battery operated candles will be provided. Dress warmly!

For information email: fortyDFLLI@gmail.com

RESPECT LIFE

Sunday December 22, 2013

A note from J. C. Laws -Music Director

-When you get tired and cranky from rushing around to shop for that one last gift…

-When you get angry at a family member for being late for Christmas dinner…

-When “Uncle so & so” has to much to drink and blurts out something he shouldn’t…

-When you heart is weighed down in sorrow… -When you get bad news and something happens in

the world and it just doesn’t seem fair…

Remember the words of the angel in the Gospel of Luke Chapter 2: The angel said to them,

“Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.

For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.

All the liturgies of Christmas attempt to express our wonder at this Christmas feast.

Christ the Lord is born today, the Savior has appeared. Earth echoes songs of angel choirs, archangels’ joyful praise. Today on earth we exult: Glory to God in the highest, alleluia!

Also we pray: God of love, the darkness that covered the earth has given way to the bright dawn of your Word made

flesh. Make us a people of the light. Make us faithful to your word, that we may bring life to the waiting world.

Please come to hear our choir lift us in song on Christmas Eve Family Mass with a small concert of carols and songs at 4:30pm and Mass at 5:00pm,

and at the 10:30am Christmas Day Mass.

A Special thank you to: -Our organists, cantors, & choir, who all work very hard rehearsing and add so much to our liturgies. -All of our wonderful Priests and Deacons who all do such good and Holy work bringing us the Sacraments. -All of our Ministries and Parish staff who work endlessly and go way above and beyond to get the job done.

The parish is blessed to have such wonderful generous people in its midst.

On behalf of the entire music ministry I wish all the generous, wonderful parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes a Blessed Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year.

*** Our annual music collection is in a few weeks, but maybe consider

making an extra Christmas donation for our music ministry. Write- “St. Cecilia fund” in the memo of your checks or on an envelope

to help offset the cost of running our music program.***

In His forgiveness & love, J. C. Laws

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OUR LADY OF LOURDES Massapequa Park, NY

Music Ministry (St. Cecilia fund) J. C. Laws – Director of Music & Liturgy Coordinator

OLLMPMusic@gmail.com

The Christmas Eve Mass at 5:00pm including the concert at 4:30pm, plus Msgr. Lisante’s Homily has been recorded by Garrett Recording Studios. As a Music Ministry fund raiser , we are selling cd copies of the recording for $15 per cd. Your purchase will help support the Music Ministry in hiring musicians for Christmas & Easter Masses, plus our regular running cost of buying sheet music, copying, organ insurance, piano tuning etc. We are also looking at buying a new piano in the near future. Please consider buying a cd. You get to have our beloved pastors Christmas homily, and all of our Christmas music for just the cost of a pizza!!!

CHRISTMAS 2013 RECORDING I would like to support the Music Ministry at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church

Please return form & payment to J. C. Laws anytime or mail form to:

Our Lady of Lourdes ATTN: J. C. Laws 855 Carmans Road

Massapequa Park, NY 11762 I would like _____ cd’s and am enclosing $_____($15 each copy) Name:_______________________________________________________________________________ Address ——————————————————————————————————————- —————————————————————————————————————————— Phone Number:_______________________________________________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________________________________________ **Please make check out to Our Lady of Lourdes with St. Cecilia Fund in the Memo.**

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OLL YOUTH GROUP

All teens of our parish are invited to join us Monday Dec. 30th.

School Room #7, 6 PM- 9:30 PM.

We will share a meal, listen to Christmas music

and attend Mass.

There is no cost for meal and no need to RSVP.

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2013-2014 Missalette Memorial Opportunity ***Please return form to Rectory office***

Each year Our Lady of Lourdes Parish purchases new missalettes which include, the order of Mass texts, readings for Sundays and Holy Days, daily Mass propers, and all the music we sing throughout the year.

This year and for the years to come, we are asking you to consider making a donation to help offset the cost of the missalettes. We are asking for $25 per missalette. For each donation there will be a book plate inscription on the inside the front cover of a missalette.

We hope to offset the cost each year by having parishioners : •Make a donation as a gift •Memorialize a missalette in memory of a deceased friend or relative •Dedicate a missalette in honor of a friend or relative (living)

We thank you for your consideration of this request. Your generosity and commitment to Our Lady of Lourdes is vital and your participation is greatly appreciated. Your gift will certainly enable us as a parish to continue to lift our hearts and voices to God and at the same time, remember your intention.

If you have any questions or need further information please feel free to contact the Rectory or see J. C. Laws, our Music Director & Liturgy Coordinator.

2013-2014 Missalette Memorial Yes I would like to help defray the cost of our yearly missalette.

I am enclosing $25 per book, checks made payable to Our Lady of Lourdes. ***Please return form to Rectory office***

Name______________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________ Phone_________________________________ Email:_________________________________ Envelope/Contribution #___________________ Example of a 3 ½” x 5”

Memorial Label Inside the front cover of each missalette

The bookplate will have the following inscription: Please choose only one per book. You may memorialize more than one book. Please write clearly. For a Deceased Person________________________________________________________________ For a Living Person___________________________________________________________________ Gift of_____________________________________________________________________________ In memory of_________________________________________________

Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church

In memory of John Doe Given by

Jane Doe & Family

Sunday December 22, 2013

2013-Christmas Memorial Donation Our Christmas Liturgies are an extra special time of year. The Choir will be singing at Christmas Eve

5pm Family Mass with a small concert starting before mass at 4:30pm & Christmas Day 10:30am Mass. Our music ministry is working very hard this year to bring the best quality music to all out liturgies. This year we are handing out a Christmas Program/Liturgy Aid, with all the readings, music, and list of donors included in it.

Please consider making a special donation to our St. Cecilia fund for this Christmas in the memory or honor of a loved one. ***Your donation will be listed in the Christmas Program/liturgy aid

2013-Christmas Memorial Donation I am enclosing a payment made payable to Our Lady of Lourdes,

with St. Cecilia Fund written in the memo. ***Please return form and payment to Rectory office***

Name______________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________ Phone_________________________________ Email:_________________________________ Envelope/Contribution #___________________ Please write clearly. For a Deceased Person________________________________________________________________ For a Living Person___________________________________________________________________ Gift of_____________________________________________________________________________ In memory of________________________________________________________________________

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THEOLOGY CLASS

7:30 - 9:00pm in the Church basement

Abstracts of each class are given out, so you can best follow the lectures

Phone the rectory for more information.

Next Class - Tuesday, January 7th

Subjects: 1. Church History 2. Church Dogma 3. Apologetics 4. Scripture

Everyone Welcome! Books, videos & DVD’s for Loan

Free of charge

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CYO BASKETBALL

Phone Rectory, ask for Fr. Tony

516-541-3270 Or phone John Chester @ 516-799-5640

Get on the waiting list for next season Travel for Boys

Clinic for Boys & Girls

Note: Now accepting clinic athletes

Sunday December 22, 2013

Remember the Church in Your Will

My Dear Friends in Christ:

Do you ever wonder why universities, hospitals and other non-profit institutions are so successful?

Today, the financial and gift support from alumni and friends has made the difference maker for many non-profits.

A gift of a percentage of your estate in your will or a specific gift amount can be a lasting tribute to you, your family as well as secure the future of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish.

Many friends are anxious to make major gifts but are concerned about family, expenses, tuition or retirement. A gift through your will can enable you to make a return of the many blessings God has bestowed upon you and also enable you to make the major gift you may have always wanted to make.

A will is an important document that protects you and your family and should be updated regularly. A regu-lar update is also an opportunity to include Our Lady of Lourdes.

Please prayerfully consider remembering Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in your will. A gift can help God’s work long after you’ve passed into His hands.

As always, we will remember you, your loved ones, and your intentions in our prayers every day.

Faithfully yours in the Lord Jesus,

Msgr. James P. Lisante

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Our Lady of Lourdes Church 855 Carmans Road, Massapequa Park

Friday $1800 in prizes at 8:00 PM

Tuesday Golden Society, at 7:30 PM $2000 in Prizes w/Progressive Jackpot

$2000 IN PRIZES - $850 GIANT JACKPOT Progressive Jackpot on Tuesdays

Our Lady of Lourdes

Are you or someone you know having family or interpersonal problems due to drinking

ALCOHOL and/or using DRUGS?

CATHOLIC CHARITIES / Talbot House, a Chemical Dependence Crisis Center, located in Bohemia provides withdrawal and stabilization services on a voluntary basis to males and females over the age of 18, who are seeking to stop and/or withdraw from alcohol and/or other drug use. The medical and clinical staff at Talbot House will assess the kind of care the person needs, to begin his/her journey in recovery. For more information, please call: 631-589-4144. Talbot House staff is available 24/7. Each call is confidential. Talbot House is a NO fee for service program. The staff at Talbot House wishes everyone a joyous holiday season and a blessed Christmas.

Spirituality For Singles - Monthly Singles Gathering Saturday, Jan 4, 2014, 8:30PM St. Aidan Parish, 510 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY, 11596 Our Monthly gathering for singles; discussion, medita-tion, socialization. $5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages will be served Contact: Ray (516) 561-6994 or spirituality-forsingles@gmail.com