Our Lady of Lourdes Churchollmp.org/pdf/111118.pdf · 2018. 11. 9. · Father Glenn will follow the Mass with a talk at 9:00am in the Church. December 11th — The 8:00pm Mass will

Pastor: Msgr. James P. Lisante

Associate Pastor: Rev. Kevin ThompsonRev. Ferando Egargo

In Residence: Rev. Anthony John HeinleinRev. James Vargheese

Permanent Deacon: Rev. Mr. Dominick ValdaroRev. Mr. Frank GariboldiRev. Mr. Ferdinando Ferrara

Business Manager: John BrosnanOutreach Director: Corinne LokMusic Director: Elizabeth WoodsReligious Ed. Director: Donna KesselmanParish Trustees: Dr. James R. Dolan, Jr.

Mrs. Dorothy O’SullivanTelephone Numbers

Rectory: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-3270Religious Education: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .799-5179Convent: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-1748R.C.I.A.: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .799-5179Parish Outreach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-1260

Website: www.ollmp.org

The Parish Office ScheduleMonday to Thursday 9AM to 9PMFriday 9AM to 4PMSaturday 9AM to 5PMSunday 9AM to 3PMThe office is Closed from 12/Noon to 1PM for Lunch

Mass TimesMonday through Friday: 6:45, 8:30am, 8:00pmSaturday: 6:45, 8:30am/5:00pm and

5:15pm ChapelSunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:30pm

BaptismIt is advised that the parents schedule an interview with apriest one month before the preferred baptism date.Baptismal preparation classes are offered on the 2ndSunday of the month. Parents are encouraged to attend the10:30 AM mass on the 2nd Sunday and the preparationclass will follow the mass in the Rectory. All couplesseeking to baptize a child must attend the class. Baptismsare preformed on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every monthat 2PM. Please call the Rectory to schedule anappointment at (516) 541-3270.

ConfessionsSaturdays, Eves of Holy Days and Eves of First Fridays4:00 to 5:00pm.

MarriagesThe prospective bride and groom should discuss details ofthe marriage with one of the priests of the parish at leastsix months prior to the date of the wedding.

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary TimeNovember 11, 2018

The Mission Statement ofOur Lady of Lourdes Parish

Our Lady of Lourdes is a welcoming parish familywhose purpose is to model Christ, as guided by Mary,in a life defined by faith and love. We seek to advanceGod's will through acts of Charity and Kindness.

“to Jesus through Mary”

Our Lady of Lourdes ChurchMassapequa Park, New York 11762

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This Week’s

Masses

Lector Schedule

The bread and wine have

been donated

For a Special Intention

The sanctuary candles in the

chapel and church have been

Donated for a

Special Intention

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

Monday, November 12th 6:45 George E. Donovan Wife 8:30 Dr. & Mrs. Gene Croce Niece 8PM Dec. Members of the Garcia Family

Tuesday, November 13th 6:45 George Giannetti Linda & Tony Infurna 8:30 In Thanksgiving for Blessings William & Delia Turco 8PM Paula Spencer & Family Family

Wednesday, November 14th 6:45 James & Dorothy Dolan 8:30 Mary Egan Joanne Richard Egan 8PM Gregory Fils Family

Thursday, November 15th 6:45 Anniv. of MaryRose & John Brosnan, Sr. John Brosnan 8:30 John Judy 8PM John Job John & Family

Friday, November 16th 6:45 Int. Valerie & Steve Baxter

8:30 Rose Marino Family 8PM Lisa & Kaleb Burnett Family Saturday, November 17th 6:45 Int. Sylvie Fils Family 8:30 Int. Marie Carroll Elizabeth Thompson 5PM William Sciara Maria Sciara 5:15PM Angelo Auletta Mary Nicola & Family Sunday, November 18th 7:30 Max & Laura Gretschel Gretschel Family 9:00 Fr. John-Marie & Anthony Cassese Cassese Family 10:30 Theresa Ann Milioto, John Connelly, Fabian Cadore 12:30 Eileen Jordan Marion Harrington

Saturday, November 17th

-5:00 PM - Carolyn Bove &

Marie-Laetitia Woolley

Sunday, November 18th

-7:30 am - Efren Bacani &

Ed Towers

-9:00 am - Lorraine Gariboldi & Jim Dolan -10:30 am - Mary Lucich & Bob Kaliban -12:30 pm - Isidora Bacani & Dolores Cianciabella

The OLL Parish Office will be closed

On Monday, November 12th

In observance of Veterans Day.

Mass Celebrants for Next Weekend

Saturday, November 17th 5:00 p.m. Fr. James 5:15 p.m. (Chapel) Fr. Tony Sunday, November 18th 7:30 a.m. Fr. Kevin 9:00 a.m. Fr. Andiy 10:30 a.m. Msgr. Lisante 12:30 p.m. Fr. Tony

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Homily for November 11, 2018

By Fr. Michael Berry, OCD

Homiletic & Pastoral Review

“Do I have enough?” We ask this question countless times in our lives, in

any number of scenarios — shopping and preparing for large meals, pack-

ing for a long trip, fueling up the car for a journey, making plans for retire-

ment, and even (from another perspective) assessing my skills and experi-

ence for a new job or (very often) providing time for a task. “Do I have

enough?” is a perennial concern in our lives.

The two widows in today’s readings, the widow of Zarephath and the

widow in the Temple, must face this question having to weigh their mate-

rial need (i.e., do I have enough? what do I need to live?) and

that justice due to God (i.e., what is the honor and worship I owe to God?).

Within the Scriptures, widows are among the poorest of Israel, since they had no rights of inheritance. They are often

mentioned together with orphans as those for whom God had particular concern, especially those neglected or oppressed

by the powerful.

During a time of famine, the prophet Elijah asks the widow of Zarephath for a “small cupful of water” and “a bit of

bread.” The man of God interrupts this widow who is preparing for what she believes will be the last meal for her and

her son, for she has nothing more. She is sure that they both will die eventually of hunger. Yet, Elijah asks that

she first prepare “a little cake” for him, and then to look after herself and her son. He asks her for a radical act of faith in

the promise of God, to put aside her immediate self-concern and to first hope in the faithfulness of God. Her choice to

provide for the prophet of God out of her very sustenance justifies her in God’s eyes and consequently “the jar of flour

did not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry.”

Similarly in the Gospel, another poor widow places her “two small coins” in the temple treasury, “her whole livelihood.”

In the eyes of Jesus she outshines the rich donors who noisily toss in their large sums. Just as “man sees the appearance

but the Lord looks into the heart” (1 Sam 16:7), so God recognizes those who give their all, hoping in him, in contrast to

those who give by halves and whose worship rings hollow. God wants and “needs” the hearts of men and women, not

their wallets or purses alone; his interest in our material possessions only concerns whether these choke the heart and

provoke conceit or whether they foster charity toward others.

Both widows in the readings radically and generously acknowledge God even in the face of their extreme poverty. Love

for God leads them to put aside the question of “do I have enough?” as a first concern. Most of us, on the contrary, are

fairly adept in rationalizing away the demands of God upon our life and our time. We tell ourselves “surely, God is rea-

sonable!” in what He expects of my time and my resources. We may easily reduce the role of God to that of a benign,

offsite landlord, or we can “domesticate” Him as one who readily accommodates “my way of thinking” or simply ac-

cepts what we deem “enough.”

But God calls us to a bold generosity of heart founded upon trust in God’s abundance. He charges us to seek first his

kingdom and his righteousness, assuring us all our needs will be provided for besides (Mt 6:31). Just as Elijah encour-

ages the widow in the midst of the famine, “Do not be afraid,” so Christ repeatedly exhorts his disciples to trust in the

abundance of his mercy and love and to give of themselves following Christ’s own example.

Our reading from Hebrews fittingly proclaims that Christ’s sacrifice of love on the cross, given “once for all,” is

ENOUGH. The blood he shed freely in love for the Father and for us serves as an inexhaustible means of justification

and offers to us the forgiveness of sins. Christ’s gift of himself on Calvary is God’s final answer to our questioning, “Do

I have enough?” His perfect offering to the Father stands ready at every moment to provide for our want. Jesus is our

provision for the forgiveness of sins, but he also resembles our two widows in the totality of his gift and in his lavish

surrender to the will of his Father. May we also live our lives mindful of what God most desires of us and may our confi-

dence in his abundance enable us to live unfettered by the concern for “having enough.”

NOVEMBER 11, 2018 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

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This Veterans Day, Help us Support

A Place to Call Home “Each individual Christian and every community is called to be an instrument of God for the liberation

and promotion of the poor.” -Pope Francis

Charles spent 17 years deployed at military bases throughout the world. Re-turning home after an incident involving nerve gas, he began struggling with debilitating bouts of anxiety and depression. His circumstances worsened and he couldn’t maintain a steady job. Charles moved in with his mother, but within a year she died and his childhood home went into foreclosure. Catholic Charities’ Project Veterans’ Independence, which guides homeless veterans into permanent housing so they can live independently and have ac-cess to support networks that get them back on their feet, reached out and helped Charles. “I was out of the service, out of a family, out of a job and out of a home. Catholic Charities found me and helped me to not only find a place to live - but they helped me to turn my life around.” - Charles, honorably discharged US Veteran

ease consider donating to the Appeal and making a difference in some-one’s life. Thank you! To make a donation, you can also visit https://www.drvc.org/CMA or call us at 516-678-5800 ext. 296. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal Parish __________________________________ Pledge: $_______ Name ___________________________________ Down payment: $_______ Address__________________________________ City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________ Signature: _____________________________Date:________


Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Mission

With Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR And the Franciscan Friars

of the Renewal

December 8th — December 11th

Father Glenn Sudano, CFR is a founding member of the Franciscan Friars of the renewal begun in 1987 by Capuchin friars seeking to respond in a more intentional way to the Second Vatican Council’s call for authentic renewal in religious life. Father Glenn entered the Capuchin Order in the fall of 1978, professed his solemn vows in 1982, and was ordained to the holy priesthood in June of 1984. In the spring of 1987, together with seven other Capuchins– most notably Father Benedict Groeschel and recently deceased Father Andre Apostoli– a new Franciscan initiative was born called “The Friars of the Renewal.” The community served in the South Bronx of New York City, and now has 130 friars living in 15 friaries in poor areas of the United States, Ireland, England, and Central America. Like the friars, a community of sisters named “The Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal,” founded in 1988 by Father Andrew, continues to attract new vocations here and abroad. The friars and sisters are dedicated to living a simple, prayerful, and fraternal way of life by serving all by various forms of evan-gelization and hands-on care of the poor. Father Glenn has served the CFR community in various ways such as vocation director, director of pos-tulants, novice master, and General Servant (superior). He is presently stationed in Manhattan (Harlem) at Saint Joseph Friary where his time spent in the preaching apostolate, pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, and deliverance ministry.

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December 8th and 9th — Father Glenn will be speaking at all Masses.

December 9th — Father Glenn will host a talk in the Church at 7:30pm.

December 10th — The 8:30 am Mass will be celebrated at 8:00am. Father Glenn will follow the Mass with a talk at 9:00am in the Church.

December 11th — The 8:00pm Mass will be celebrated at 6:45pm. Following the Mass, Father Glenn will give a talk in the Church.


Boys and Girls

in Grades 4 through 12 are invited to serve God

and the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Community

by becoming Altar Servers

Altar Serving is responding to God’s call to serve at his table by assisting the Priest at Mass. It is a special privilege that allows you to be close to the altar, to carry the cross, to carry the light of Christ, to wear the robe of baptism, to hold the book of our Catholic prayers, and assist in any other way that is needed.

Altar Serving instills the value of regular church attendance and worshipping together with your family as part of the parish community. It builds faith and character, and it promotes responsibility, commitment, leadership, and teamwork.

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Please fill out and return to the Our Lady of Lourdes Religious Education Office or Rectory. You will be contacted shortly with information on training sessions.

Name: __________________________________________ Grade: ______________

Parent(s) Name: _______________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________

City: _______________________ State: ________ Zip Code: _________________

Parent Cell Phone Number: _________________________

Parent Email: _______________________________________________________

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish is enriched through the dedication and service of Altar Servers. It is a very important responsibility which requires a sincere commitment. Parents who apply for their child to be an Altar Server should be serious about the commitment you and your child are about to make. Your signature indicates your agreement to this commitment.

Parent Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ________


From the Our Lady of Lourdes Department of Religious Education

Week Seven: Wednesday, November 14

Week Eight: Saturday, November 17

and Wednesday, November 28

Please ‘LIKE’ our official Facebook page:

Our Lady of Lourdes Religious Education – Massapequa Park

Wednesday, November 14: Level 8 – Confirmation information sheet, fee and photo are due

Saturday, November 17: Level 2: Sacrament of First Reconciliation 11:30am-12:30pm in the Church

Saturday, November 17: Level 8: MANDATORY Confirmation Retreat 1:30pm – 6pm in the Auditorium/Church

Wednesday, November 21 through Sunday, November 25: Thanksgiving Break. No classes. Office closed.

Wednesday, November 28: Level 7 - Baptism Activity due.

Level 8- Sponsor testimony form, Sponsor interview and Saint report due

An evening highlighting a modern day miracle was recently presented to the students who attend our

Wednesday evening session, parents and catechists. Kevin Becker, accompanied by his mom, shared the

testimony of what happened when he was in a coma, and his miraculous healing attributed to the intercession

of Blessed Pier Giorgio.

Blessed Pier Giorgio is an inspiration and role model to young Catholics because he was an ordinary person to

whom they can easily relate. Pier Giorgio was a student, an athlete, and a practical joker. He was a

handsome young man often pictured climbing mountains or hanging out sharing laughter with his friends. He

was also devoted to prayer and he received the Eucharist daily. Pope John Paul II called him “A Man of the

Beatitudes” because of the attention he paid to those less fortunate than himself. He gave away his lunch

money and train fare to the hungry, and gave the clothes off his back to the needy. Pier Giorgio lived in the

20th century and died at the age of 24 from polio, which he likely contracted from the poor people he helped.

Kevin Becker is also a role model for young Catholics. He balanced being a student and lacrosse player with

having a prayerful relationship with God and participating in Mass regularly. Kevin had never heard of Pier

Giorgio. One night, he fell off the rooftop deck of a house he rented with some of his college classmates. His

skull was fractured in five places and every lobe of his brain was badly damaged. He was near death, and

doctors said that if he somehow managed to survive, he would be severely handicapped and mentally

impaired. Kevin’s cousin suggested that the family pray for the intercession of Blessed Pier Giorgio, who

needed a miracle attributed to him in order to become a Saint. Kevin’s mom hung a picture of Pier Giorgio in

Kevin’s hospital room. The next morning, Kevin opened his eyes. Gradually, he became more responsive and

eighteen days after the accident, he walked out of the hospital. Doctors were astonished by his recovery.

Scans and test results were as though he had never been injured at all!

While he was in the deep coma, Kevin recalled being back at his dorm house with a young man named

Giorgio who claimed to be Kevin’s new roommate. They bonded over a common interest in sports. Giorgio

made Kevin focus on schoolwork and said that Kevin wasn’t ready to leave the house, meaning that he wasn’t

ready to die. After his recovery, Kevin shared this story with his mom, and when she showed Kevin the picture of

Pier Giorgio, Kevin said that it was the same man.

Kevin asked himself why God chose him for this miracle. He believes it is a gift to share his story with others as

an example of the power of God. If God can do this for Kevin, imagine what He can do for you! It’s a reminder

not to turn your back on God because He will never turn his back on you and He will always shine upon you.

Kevin’s advice to our students is to love God, love your family, love your friends, and love your enemies. Do all

of this and you will never have a bad day.


Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

Our Lady of the Island Counsel #6911, 2 Eastgate Road, Massapequa Park, NY

Contest is open to students in Levels 1 though 8.

Confirmation Preparation students in Levels 7 and 8 will receive

2 hours of community service for participating.

Posters will be judged on child’s authenticity and expression of the theme

“Keep Christ in Christmas”.

Posters must be on oaktag measuring 22”x28”

Student’s name and phone number, Our Lady of Lourdes Religious Education, Grade Level

and Religion Teacher’s name must be written on the back of the poster.

All posters must be submitted to the Religious Education Office

by 12 noon on Monday, December 10, 2018.

Three winners will be chosen from Our Lady of Lourdes Religious Education Program

First Prize is $50. Second and Third Prize are $25

Prizes will be awarded at the Knights of Columbus Counsel on

Wednesday, December 29, 2017 at 7:00pm

All decisions by the Knights of Columbus Officials are final.

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Page 9 NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Sincerely, The Board of Adopt A Battalion

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Tune in to “Religion and Rock” Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sundays from 7:00 AM to

8:00 AM on WBAB 102.3 FM, or 95.3 on Long Island’s East End. Listen on Sat-

urdays at 11:00 PM on Sirius Radio Channel 159 - The Catholic Channel, and at

11:00 PM on XM Satellite Channel 117.

Next Sunday’s theme is “Thanksgiving” - don’t miss it!

To listen online or receive more information regarding

Religion and Rock, go to www.ReligionandRock.com,

or search “Religion & Rock” on iTunes.

Don’t forget to tune into TELECARE, Cablevision Channel 29, Verizon FIOS

Channel 296, or Time Warner Channel 471, or visit www.TelecareTv.org for the

Best Catholic Television!

Hotel Information

The Wellington Hotel located at 871 Seventh Ave at 55th Street, New York, NY. Rooms are being held under Andy Cooney Christmas Show. Prices start at $160 per room plus tax. Call 646-277-0200.

Bus Packages Available from Long Island, New Jersey, Albany, Catskill Call: 516-798-3014


WE NEED YOUR HELP As Thanksgiving approaches, we ask all to be as generous as possible in contributing to our food pantry. We will be making Thanksgiving Food Baskets for many needy families in our parish. We will be assembling baskets in the next coming weeks. Last year through your generosity, we were able to provide Thanksgiving baskets to more than 260 families from our parish and the imme-diate surrounding area.

Below is a shopping list of items we will be using to make up the baskets. We will begin accepting donations now through November 13th. May we ask you to inspect the expiration dates on in-tended donations? Please bring the items to the Food Pantry no later than Monday, Nov. 12th, since we will be distributing Thanksgiving Baskets the week of Nov. 12th. Parish Outreach hours are: Monday/Tuesday / Thursday, 10:00am to 2:00pm, Wednesday, 10:00am to 11:30am.

Please feel free to donate any or all of the items on the list to complete a basket. Please do not bring any perishable items including turkeys or hams at this early date, because we do not have the facilities to store them. Kindly consider a Gift Card in lieu of a turkey. However if you choose to donate a frozen turkey or ham, please bring them to the Outreach office only on the days of November 13th, (Tues), November 14th, (Wed) and November 15th (Thurs), when we will be distributing the Thanksgiving food baskets. Thank you for your continued kindness and generosity to our neighbors in need.

*Food store gift cards would be much appreciated as they provide for perishable items*

This would be an excellent opportunity for Girl Scout Troops, Boy Scout Troops and Confirmation Candidates as a Christian Service Project to participate in this

much needed community effort.

Thanksgiving List

(EACH BASKET WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS) 1 READYMADE PANCAKE MIX 1 PANCAKE SYRUP 1 STUFFING MIX 1 CRANBERRY SAUCE 1 INSTANT POTATOES 1 PREPARED TOMATO SAUCE

1 CANNED YAMS 1 POUND MACARONI 2 CANS OF VEGETABLES 2 MACARONI & CHEESE 1 CAN TURKEY GRAVY 1 APPLE SAUCE OR FRUIT SALAD 1 CORNBREAD MIX 2 BOXES PUDDING OR JELLO HOT COCOA MIX 1 BROWNIE MIX 1 CANNED PUMPKIN 1 BOX POWERED MILK EITHER A TURKEY OR HAM

Thank you!

Parish Outreach Ubi cáritas et amor, Deus ibi est

“We Care” Blankets

As our wonderful group of “Care Blanket” vol-

unteers continue to meet on Wednesday morn-

ings from 10:00-11:30am at Parish Outreach,

the gifts of their love, time and talent in crochet-

ing and knitting beautiful blankets for seriously ill children is

nothing less than a beautiful thing!

Since our group began in November 2009, the completed

blanket count stands at 3,288. I’m sure in no time at all we

will be adding to this amazing number. Thank you to our

lovely group of ladies for all the good work you do to bring

love and comfort to many children undergoing cancer care.

Outreach is happy to accept donations of crochet hooks, knit-

ting needles, and is especially in need of acrylic yarns in

support of this effort. If you are interested in joining our

group please contact Parish Outreach at 516-541-1260.

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Pantry is currently in desperate need of:

rice, peanut-butter, jelly, canned

vegetables/beans!

Parish Outreach Food Pantry

As we look forward to and enjoy this beautiful season of Fall, it too reminds us it’s that time of year when we begin to prepare for Thanksgiving! With the help of our good and generous parish-ioners, along with some wonderful or-ganizations in our community, Parish Outreach will begin accepting your holiday donations for Thanksgiving Food Baskets. Please take a look at our annual Thanksgiving Flyer posted in the bul-letin for further details and listing of items needed to prepare holiday bas-kets. Your kindness toward those less fortunate has always been a great blessing, as together we can continue to provide the gift of a Happy Thanks-giving to our neighbors in need. On behalf of all the families we are privi-leged to serve, thank you for your sup-port. Donations can be brought directly to Parish Outreach, or for your conven-ience, items may be placed in the usual baskets provided in the entrance of the church during weekend masses.

Parish Outreach hours are:

Mon., Tues., Thurs. 10:00am—2:00pm Wed. 10:00am—11:30am

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

“Ministry of Consolation”

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

Created to provide warmth, caring and personal atten-tion 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 all our volunteers for embracing this beautiful ministry. Please call Parish Outreach at 516-541-1260 if you would like to volun-teer. Thank you for your consideration.

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.

Prayers for the Sick Let us continue to pray for peace. Let us also pray for all

those serving in the military or the peace corps.

With special care we pray especially for:

Sgt. Brian Andrew Dayman US Army, PFC Joseph DiCicco Army, Commander Christopher DeMay - Navy , Nicholas R. DoLieto - Marine Corps, Timothy Erkens USAF Staff Sergeant, Army, Capt. Michael Fer-rari, USMC, Spencer French, 1st Lieutenant, SRA Sen-ior Airman Robert J. Gerry - Air Force, Spec. Steven Gianatiempo - US Army, Brandon Goodwin, Petty Off., 2nd Class, USCG, Stefanie Goodwin, Petty Off., 3rd Class, USN, Kenny Greening -PFC-Army, Sean Hen-drickson -Master of Arms, US Navy, Chaplain Major Timothy Hirten, USAF, Maj. Luke Holian USMC, SPC Justin Lansford -US Army, Sgt. Todd J. Lobraico USAF, Major Michael Edward Loconsolo, US Army, Pvt Mat-thew Macario - US Army, Garrett Macchio A1C, Air force, Pvt. Ryan McCann Army, Pvt. Matthew McQuade-Army, Jason Moritz - Sgt. USAF, Pvt 1st Class Joshua Nichols - US Army, Lt. Col. Thomas O’Connor, US Army, Cpt. David Paolillo USAF, Cpt. Kathleen Paolillo USAF, L. CPL Michael E. Porfidio - USMC, PFC Dominique R. Quiban, USMC Capt. Joseph Shultz, Sgt. Matthew Sirianni, 2nd LT, Army, Christo-pher John Sherlock, US Army, L CPL Eric Vazquez USMC, US Army, Spec. Zachary Small - US Army, US Army Sgt. Michael Stephney, Capt. James Eyester—US Army, CPL. Ryan Thomas Albergo - USMC, Private 1st Class Bryan Antico - US Navy, Senior Airman Justin Craig, 1st Lt. Connor Lewis - US Army, Timothy Breen Combes—US Army, CPL Ken Chun - US Army, Pvt. Brady O’Sullivan—US Army, Sgt. Nicholas J. Schnei-der—US Army And serving in the Peace Corps: William Moran 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.

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Joe Amorin, Jean Bahadur,

Palma Beilman, Robbie

Bernstein, Ann Bertrand,

Edward Bodor, Thomas

Boffardi, Tim Burns, John &

Alma Cappa, Marie Cariola,

Carol Castellano, Alfred Cavalli,

Billy Coyne, Eugene Drury, Peter & Nora

Gannon, Melissa & Timothy Gatto, James

Gick, Agnes Hans, Marion Harrington, June

Jandovitz, Jesus Jupio, Peter F. Kearns III,

Andrea Kimble, Father Marty Klein, Ella

Linehan, Fred Margiotta, Lena Mastandrea,

Sandy Mattina, Kevin McCann, Florence

Mirro, Amparo Monsalve, Marie Molloy, Mary

Mullin, James Myers, Blanche Navon,

Herman Navon, Vincent Pinto, Richard

Pierce, Michael Prior, Mary Eileen Prisinzano,

Concetta Purick, Irene Romano, Jean Marie

Roncallo, Richard Rosmarin, Sheila

Rosenbaum, Peter Schumacher, Margo

Sciarrotta, Jennifer Shriver, Bruna Soper,

Cathy Sullivan, Marie Tiné, Elizabeth

Thompson, Larry Tomanelli, Jean Trier,

Diana Vallone, Ursula Vobis

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Last Week’s Collections: $17,490.50 Second Collection for Catholic Ministries Appeal: $2,479.00

All Saints’ Day Collection: $3,676.00 Thank You!



PRO-LIFE NEWS

2018/19 RESPECT LIFE YOUTH CONTEST: The Diocesan Respect Life Office is conducting the Annual Youth

Respect Life Contest. Grades 7/8 = Level I. Grades 9-12 = Level II. This year's theme: "EVERY LIFE: Cherished,

Chosen, Sent". All Catholic youth in grades 7 through 12 who live in the Diocese of Rockville Centre and/or attend Catholic

elementary schools, high schools or parish programs, including those with special needs, are invited to participate. Cash

awards presented to 1st, 2

nd and 3

rd place winners in each category and level. Categories: Video design/Student-Senior Citizen

Interview, Poetry, Essay, Bookmark Design, Music, Photography, Mural for life. For info/applications/release forms go to

www.respectlife.drvc.org or call 516-678-5800 ext 626 or email [email protected]. Attach entry to the registration form,

postmark by 1/25/19, and mail to the Respect Life Office, 50 N Park Ave, Rockville Centre NY11571

MATERNITY ADVENT ACT OF KINDNESS PROGRAM: Metro, Phone and Gift Cards or monetary donations are

used to provide help to pregnant women and their families. Donate online at www.respectlife.drvc.org. Checks payable to

The Diocese of Rockville Centre can be mailed to the Respect Life Office, 50 North Park Ave, Rockville Centre NY 11571.

ROSARY AND ADORATION FOR LIFE: Please consider spending time before the Blessed Sacrament to pray the

Rosary for the conversion of hearts and minds so that all might have reverence and respect for the God-given gift of life,

from the moment of conception until natural death. Please pray for an end to violence in all its forms.

SPIRITUAL ADOPTION: Make a personal commitment to pray daily for one unborn child who is in danger of being

aborted. You are asked to ‘spiritually adopt’ one unknown baby and pray that this child be carried to term and experience the

fullness of life as God intended. Daily prayer: "Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of

the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.” (Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen)

HOPE AND HEALING AFTER ABORTION: The Sisters of Life host monthly Days of Prayer & Healing, Gatherings,

and Hope & Healing Weekend Retreats. They include witnesses of mercy, Scripture sharing, personal prayer, opportunity for

Sacramental Confession, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Call 866-575-0075 or email: [email protected]

VISIBILITY MATTERS: Weekly prayerful presence at Planned Parenthood, Massapequa - Saturdays 10:30am-12pm, 35

Carmans Rd, Massapequa (across from the mall parking lot). For info: 516-541-8056.

BABY’S LIFE BEFORE BIRTH

My heart is beating at 18-25 days.

The foundation for my nervous system is in place at 20 days.

My skeleton is complete at 42 days and I have reflexes.

My brain waves can be detected as early as 43 days.

At 8 weeks my brain and all body systems are present, and I look like a miniature doll.

During weeks 9 & 10 I squint, swallow and can make a fist.

By the 11th and 12th weeks I am moving my arms and legs, sucking my thumbs and breathing amniotic

fluid. All my systems are working.

My movements by 16 weeks are quite active and I can be seen performing somersaults on ultrasound but

am not yet felt by my mother.

From the 3rd month on nothing new develops. I continue to grow in size and by 20 weeks I have hair on

my head, weigh 1 pound and am 12 inches tall.

Life, what a beautiful choice! Mother and Child, we love you both, please let us help! If you need help, or if you can help:

Birthright of Nassau & Suffolk 516-785-4070 1859 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh NY 11793

Life Center of Long Island 516-798-9100 35 East Willow St, Massapequa NY 11758

Momma's House 516-781-8637 1857 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh NY 11793

Mother of Good Counsel 516-223-1013 Roosevelt

Regina Residence 516-223-7888 Merrick

Baby Safe Haven 877-796-4673 Don't Abandon - No Questions

Catholic Health Services of LI 855-301-4247 One-call outreach program for unexpected or crisis pregnancy

Perinatal Hospice 631-666-6863 Hospice Care Network

Catholic Home Bureau 800-592-4357 Adoption, Foster Care, Maternity Services

Hope & Healing after Abortion 866-575-0075 Sisters of Life - Days of Prayer and Healing

Post Abortion Help 877-586-4621 www.postabortionhelp.org [email protected]

"The greatest destroyer of love and peace is abortion." (Mother Teresa)


Theology Classes :

1. Sept. 18th 7:30 to 9 pm

2. Tues. Oct. 9th

3. Tues. Oct. 23rd

4. Tues. Nov. 13th

5. Tues. Nov. 27th

NO CLASSES: Dec. to Feb.

6. Tues. March 19th

7. Tues. April 12th

8. Tues. April 30th

9. Tues. May 13th

10. Tues. May 27th

CLASSES IN Church Basement

ALL WELCOME; NO NEED TO CALL. JUST COME.

You are invited to the Thanks-for-Giving

Sisters of St. Dominic Fundraiser for The Opening Word

Saturday, November 17, 2018

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Location: Queen of the Rosary Motherhouse

555 Albany Avenue

Amityville, New York

(631) 643-0541

Raffles for Baskets, Artwork,

“Specials” and Cash Prizes Viennese Table

The Opening Word is a literacy program which teaches the English language to immigrant

women who are part of a population which is undereducated and/or underemployed.



Day of Prayer and

Healing for Women Saturday, December 1, 2018

A Day of Prayer and Healing for Women is an op-

portunity to experience the loving mercy of God in

a safe and sacred space. The day is directed by spe-

cially trained compassionate caregivers, including

counselors and clergy, who have a sensitivity and a

heart for those who suffer.

To register and for more information, please visit www.respectlive.drvc.org

or contact Project Rachel at

1 (888) 456 - HOPE (4673)

[email protected]

Please register by Monday, November 26, 2018.

All reservations and information will remain confidential.

An Evening of Prayer for Men Suffering Abortion Loss

An Evening of Prayer for Men is an opportunity to experience the loving mercy of

God in a safe and sacred space. The evening is directed by a spiritual team who

have a sensitivity and a heart for those who suffer.

The evening will consist of Mass, Dinner,

the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and Adoration.

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

7:00pm – 9:00pm

For more information call Project Rachel

at 1-516-766-2538.

All reservations and information will remain

confidential.


Connect Spiritually, Pray, and

Learn About Padre Pio

St Pio was a Franciscan priest who not only bore

the wounds of Christ, but carried sainthood

through his life on earth.

Learn more about his spiritual devotion

and becoming connected through prayer.

Join Fr. Andiy Egargo in this prayerful journey.

Next prayer group is Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 7:00pm.

Prayers will start in Room 24 of the school.

There will be a talk of St Pio and how we can

connect spiritually.

Benediction follows at 7:45 in the chapel.

ALL ARE WELCOME !




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Community News


3rd THURSDAY EVENINGS, 7:30 PM

IN THE PARISH CENTER ROOM 16

We have changed our MOSJ meeting days to

ONLY ONE Thursday

each month.

Next Meeting: NOVEMBER 15th

BINGO! Friday Nights at 7:30 in

the OLL School Building

Hosted by the

Knights of Columbus The Babylon Chorale presents

By the Fireside, featuring

Snow Angel by Sarah Quartel

Along with Holiday favorites.

Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 8:00pm

at Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church

666 Albin Avenue, West Babylon, NY.

$20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students.

Purchase tickets online at

www.babylonchorale.org

For more information, call (516) 799-4974,

Or email

[email protected]

Next Parish Coffee Social

THIS SUNDAY November 11th

Last Coffee Social Till 3.10.19 In anticipation of Thanksgiving all children

will be given cookies and hot chocolate. Room 24 of the school building

From 9:00am to 12:30pm

HALL RENTAL

ALL TYPES OF FUNCTIONS

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

2 Eastgate Road

Massapequa Park, NY

516-798-9887 (next to Big Daddy’s on Front Street)

www.kofc-6911.org

Scroll down to HALL RENTAL for directions and pictures of hall

HELP NEEDED WITH YOUTH GROUP:

PHONE FR. TONY (516) 541-3270

ALSO WE ARE READY TO ACCEPT NEW MEMBERS:

YOUNGSTERS FROM 7TH TO 12TH

GRADES. PLAN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES & EXPERIENCES.

PHONE FR. TONY AT ABOVE NUMBER.

OʼKEEFE, CPA,LLC

Certified Public AccountingPERSONAL INCOME TAX,

BUSINESS RETURNSNOT-FOR-PROFIT

Timothy F. OʼKeefe, CPA, CFP, MA(parishioner)

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WILLIS B. CARMANATTORNEYAT LAW280 Main StreetFarmingdale516-224-3514

Elder Law, Wills, TrustsEstate Planning, Estates

Real Estate

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ALL WORK PERFORMED BY OWNERHighly Recommended By His Customers

TRY ME ONCE YOU’LL BE IMPRESSED WITH THE SERVICE

McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.Newly Expanded With Large Spacious Chapels and Located Only 2 Miles From Our Lady of Lourdes

William Law Trudden- Owner/Director Thomas J. Gunnip - Director385 Main Street, Farmingdale

PAT DOLAN PLUMBINGLicensed Master Plumber

24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE798 - 8 9 4 3

ARTHUR F. WHITE FUNERAL HOME, INC.A tradi t ion of Caring Since 1923

FARMINGDALE BETHPAGEROBERT A. WHITE, SR. - OWNER 315 CONKLIN STREET 234 BROADWAY STEPHEN J. MAHONEY - DIRECTORNANCY J. WHITE - OWNER 516-249-0336 516-931-1454 WILLIAM D. PARSONS

4870 Sunrise Hwy., Massapequa Park516-541-4467

Breakfast / Lunch 7 AM - 3ish

POWELL FUNERAL HOME, INC.Serving This Area Since 190867 Broadway Amityville, N.Y.

691-0172

QUICK EMERGENCY RESPONSE 24 HR. 7 DAYS

516-454-655735 YEARS EXPERIENCEwww.ceparanoplumbing.com

Serving the Parish Area

Lic. Master PlumberServing all NassauNo Job Too Small

Insured

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(516) 795-5121State Inspection, Alignments,General Repairs, Road Service

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516.541.4000•Newly Renovated Chapel • Preplanning • Handicapped Accessible

Monuments & Inscriptions • Children’s Playroom

www.mccourtandtrudden.org

DEDICATED TO THE HEALTH OF MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT

For Catholic Health Services doctors and hospitals near you call 855-CHS-4500

Open 7 Days

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Documents

Our Lady of Lourdes Churchollmp.org/pdf/111118.pdf · 2018. 11. 9. · Father Glenn will follow the Mass with a talk at 9:00am in the Church. December 11th — The 8:00pm Mass will