Our Lady of Lourdes Churchollmp.org/pdf/092318.pdf · 2018. 9. 24. · SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 Page 3 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Homily for Sept. 23, 2018 By Rev. John P. Cush, STD Homiletic

Pastor: Msgr. James P. LisanteAssistants: Rev. Anthony John Heinlein

Rev. Kevin ThompsonIn Residence: Rev. Emmanuel Afari

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.

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary TimeSeptember 23, 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, September 24th 6:45 Richard & Jane Cassin Ann & Woof Furlong 8:30 Fr. Robert Mason John Brosnan 8PM Fr. Robert Mason Lynn Johnson Tuesday, September 25th 6:45 Dec. Members Dolan & Furlong Families Ann & Woof Furlong 8:30 Josephine Lanza Arlene Barry 8PM Joseph & Patricia Monti D’Onofrio Family Wednesday, September 26th 6:45 Int. Kathleen Dolan Ann & Woof Furlong 8:30 Carmen Midy Children 8PM Eileen Williams Family Thursday, September 27th 6:45 Int. Mary Dolan-Doherty Ann & Woof Furlong 8:30 Pearl T. Spinek Barry & Mary Champney 8PM Barbara Sabella Chris Sabella Friday, September 28th 6:45 Edward B. Noone, Jr. Castello Family 8:30 Maximino, Nieves & Romeo Lynn Johnson 8PM Richard McMahon Family Saturday, September 29th 6:45 Thanksgiving Midy Family 8:30 Mike Greene Jack & Mary Devaney 5PM Anna Dinelli Mr. & Mrs. Joe Cutugno 5:15PM Barbara Donovan Donovan Family Sunday, September 30th 7:30 Charles Truhn Richard Grefig 9:00 Gerard Shea Iulo Family 10:30 Pauline Romano, Richard Tinelli, Mary Friedman 12:30 Amato Natale Family

Saturday, September 29th -5:00 PM - Nina Castoria &

Marie-Laetitia Woolley

Sunday, September 30th -7:30 am - Kathleen Guzman & jim wilshere

-9:00 am - carey Persico & barry champney

-10:30 am - Lorraine gariboldi & ed towers

-12:30 pm - mary Lucich & Tom varriale

May the Souls of the

Faithful Departed,

Through the Mercy of God,

Rest in Peace.

Mass Celebrants for Next Weekend

Saturday, September 29th 5:00 p.m. Fr. Kevin 5:15 p.m. (Chapel) Fr. Tony Sunday, September 30th 7:30 a.m. Fr. James 9:00 a.m. Fr. Andiy 10:30 a.m. Msgr. Lisante 12:30 p.m. Fr. Emmanuel

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

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Homily for Sept. 23, 2018

By Rev. John P. Cush, STD

Homiletic & Pastoral Review

When I was leaving my very first priestly assignment as a young parochial vicar, I was, naturally

enough, very sad. I was speaking to a brother priest who worked with me in the parish as the other parochial vicar,

and, with the arrogance that can only come from inexperience said, “At least I know that, as I leave this parish, all

the people really loved me.” My friend, older, with a few more years of priesthood under his belt, laughed hard and

said, “No, no they didn’t! What, are you crazy? Not everyone loved you!” I was horrified! I was dismayed! In truth, I

was angry! I demanded to know what he meant! My brother priest simply stated: “You’re human; you have flaws,

and you’re not everyone’s cup of tea! Some people don’t like the super-catechetical homilies that you gave! Some

felt you paid no attention to the senior citizens and was always at the school! Don’t worry about it! 10% of the par-

ish loves you and will remember you fondly. 10% of the parish will be happy you’re in a new assignment. 80% will

really have no opinion whatsoever! They just love the sacraments and support their priests.”

Like I mentioned, I was sad. Was I a failure? Did I not make a difference in the lives of my parishioners, even after

five years of service as their parish priest? And, most of all, why didn’t everyone like me? After all, I’m a really great

guy, aren’t I?

It has taken me many years, but I have come to the realization that, no matter what I do, no matter what I don’t do,

not every single person whom I encounter, will absolutely love and adore me! Even if I try to do every single thing

right; even if I try to be a really super-nice guy to all, some people will not like me! Maybe I remind them of some-

one else! Perhaps I bring to mind a bully or a pest from elementary school. And, maybe, just maybe, it’s actually

me; perhaps I can be annoying, obnoxious, unthinking, and hurtful, both unintentionally, and, in my sinful nature,

intentionally. There can a million compliments given after a homily or a class for me, but the one critique given,

that’s what I will remember! It’s all part of fallen human nature. It’s a simple fact- not everyone will always like me.

And, sadly, if I’m honest with myself, there’s some people whom I encounter about whom I’m not too crazy, either!

The readings we proclaim this Sunday are all about how we do not like sometimes the just man. Read again the

words of the Book of Wisdom: “Let us beset the just one, because he is obnoxious to us.” The Lord Jesus, who is

truly the only perfectly just man, and who is the only one worthy of adoration, predicts his rejection and ultimately

His blessed Passion in the scripture passage we read from today in the Gospel of Mark. If the Lord Jesus, He who

alone is perfect, can be not be accepted and loved by all, why should we, humble creatures, created in God’s im-

age and likeness, but still, due to the Original Sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve, fallen, expect anything differ-

ent?

For those of us who are ordained to service to God’s people, for those engaged in lay and religious apostolates of

pastoral work, we want to be liked. Let’s face it, being liked helps bring people to Church and to the Lord Jesus.

But it’s also nice to be liked; we also, even the most introverted among us, kind of liked being liked!

We should remember that, in humility, like the little child about whom He who truly is the greatest refers in today’s

Gospel, our job is not about being liked and admired. It’s all about being good and just, being Christ to all whom we

meet. It’s all about being, even when we are going to be considered obnoxious and going to be rejected, Christ.

Saint James the Apostle, in the second reading we proclaim this day, powerfully states:

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure,

then peaceable, gentle, compliant,

full of mercy and good fruits,

without inconstancy or insincerity.

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace

for those who cultivate peace.

Our job, in spite of our flaws and failings, is to cultivate the peace of Christ to the world. Pray for that grace, in spite

of our insecurities.

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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

“We need a catechesis which trains the young people and the adults of our

communities to remain clear and consistent in their faith, to affirm serenely

their Christian and Catholic identity, to ‘see Him who is invisible,’ and to ad-

here so firmly to the absoluteness of God that they can be witnesses

to Him in a materialistic civilization that denies Him.”

-St. Pope John Paul II

RCIA is open to all! For those who wish to become Catholics, those who just

want to know more about what Catholicism is all about, and those who are

Catholic but have questions. In other words, this course is for any and all who

wish to attend. Teens to 100+.

We start from the question, “How do we know there is a God?” and go through

every facet of Catholic belief. The course will run Monday evening for about

an hour from the beginning of September until January/February - whenever

the content is complete.

Come and join us for relaxing and informative evenings!

For more information or to register, call the Rectory office at (516) 541-3270,

or Marion Harrington, Director of the RCIA program, at (516) 541-0367.



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 One:

Wednesday, September 26

or Saturday, September 29

All students must be registered

before the first day of classes.

Calendar:

Friday, September 28: Level 7 and 8: Holy Hour 7pm at Seminary of the Immaculate

Conception in Huntington. Students have the option to attend one Holy Hour to fulfill the

Eucharistic Adoration requirement for Confirmation Preparation.

Tuesday, October 2: Level 7: MANDATORY Parent Meeting 7 pm - Rm 24. Re: Confirmation

Preparation Process – Year One. Bring your child’s orange workbook.

Tuesday, October 9: Level 2: MANDATORY Parent Meeting w/Monsignor Lisante 7pm in the

Church Re: First Reconciliation

Wednesday, October 10: Level 7 & 8 – Signed Confirmation Covenant due

Sunday, October 14: Level 5: Family Mass Meet at 10:15am at the reserved section on the

right side of the church. Students must sign in.

Tuesday, October 16: Levels 3 through 6: Parent Meeting w/ Father Kevin Thompson 7pm -

Room 24

Tuesday, October 24: Level 8: MANDATORY Parent Meeting w/Monsignor Lisante 7 pm -

Church Re: Confirmation Preparation Process – Year Two. Bring your child’s red workbook.

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During the 10:30am Mass on September 16 (Catechetical Sunday), our religion teachers

were called forth by Msgr. Lisante to be commissioned for our ministry of

spreading the faith and “Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ”

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Page 8

Women of Faith, Courage & Dignity

“Nothing is more beautiful than a woman who is brave, strong, and

emboldened because of who Christ is in her.”

The L.I. Women’s Retreat Ministry is hosting their annual weekend retreat

October 26, 27, & 28 at the Montfort Spiritual Center in Bay Shore. We will ex-

plore women in the Bible who overcame difficult circumstances through faith,

courage, strength, and dignity. Who are these women? Are you one of them?

Reserve now. Fore more info, email [email protected], or call

Yvonne Bracone at (631) 398-4086, or Nina McGee at (516) 499-6197.

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 Saturdays 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 “Prayer” - 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!


40 Hours Devotion

All in the Church from

Sunday, October 14th - 12:30pm Mass

Till Tuesday, October 16th - 8:30am Mass

Half-hour Adoration Periods

If you’re in a parish society, you will be contacted to choose a time slot for Adoration.

All are welcome to sign up in the Rectory Office

for an Adoration time slot.

Parish Outreach Ubi cáritas et amor, Deus ibi est

“We Care” Blankets

As our wonderful group of “Care Blanket” volun-

teers continue to meet on Wednesday mornings

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

of their love, time and talent in crocheting 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 3,205. 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, knitting

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

this effort. If you are interested in joining our group please con-

tact Parish Outreach at 516-541-1260.

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“Paper Goods”

On occasion, the folks who come to us for food assistance will ask if we can provide help with paper products such as toilet paper or paper towels. Food donations, as you know, remain our first priority! However, it would be a helpful addition to the folks we serve if we could offer some assistance with paper goods. All donations are greatly appreciated! Thank you for all you to help those in need.

Parish Outreach Food Pantry

To all the good people of our parish family, I cannot thank you

enough for all you do to embrace the disadvantaged in our commu-

nity. Your continued support and great generosity of food dona-

tions and paper goods is a tremendous blessing! We could not do

all we do without you! Thank you! Thank You! Thank You!

On behalf of our neighbors in need, thank you again for helping

outreach continue the good work of assisting those most in need.

We always accept donations of the following:

Canned Tuna Cereal s Coffee

Canned Fruit Pancake Mix Tea bags

Applesauce Pancake Syrup Powdered Milk

Pasta Can Vegetables Juices

Tomato Sauce Instant Potatoes Soups

Peanut Butter Egg Noodles Macaroni & Cheese

Jelly Rice Cookies/Crackers

Oatmeal Beans Jell-O/ Pudding

Parish Outreach Hours:

Mon., Tues., Thurs. - 10:00am—2:00pm

Wed. - 10:00am—11:30am

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

“Ministry of Consolation”

Our parish is richly blessed to have gathered a won-derful 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 compassion are especially needed during the time of the loss of a loved one. Created to provide warmth, caring and personal at-tention to assist families in preparation for the fu-neral 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 embrac-ing this beautiful ministry. Please call Parish Outreach at 516-541-1260 if you would like to vol-unteer. Thank you for your consideration.

Our Lady of Lourdes Massapequa Park

“Bereavement Support Group”

General Bereavement For the Loss of a Loved One

Starts TUESDAY, September 4th, 2018

Tuesday Evenings - 6 Weeks

September 4, 11, 18, 25 October 2, 9

7:00pm—8:30pm

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Please Call:

Parish Outreach……….516-541-1260 or Rectory Office…..…...516-541-3270

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. Kevin L. Blieka U.S. Army, Sgt. Brian Andrew Day-man US Army, PFC Joseph DiCicco Army, Commander Christopher DeMay - Navy , Nicholas R. DoLieto - Ma-rine Corps, A1C Timothy Erkens USAF Staff Sergeant, Army, Capt. Michael Ferrari, USMC, Spencer French, 1st Lieutenant, SRA Senior Airman Robert J. Gerry - Air Force,Spec. Steven Gianatiempo - US Army, Bran-don Goodwin, Petty Off., 2nd Class, USCG, Stefanie Goodwin, Petty Off., 3rd Class, USN, Kenny Greening -PFC-Army, Sean Hendrickson -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 Matthew 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, Christopher 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, Sen-ior 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 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, Palma Beilman,

Ann Bertrand, Edward

Bodor, Thomas Boffardi,

Tim Burns, John & Alma

Cappa, Carol Castellano,

Alfred Cavalli, Billy Coyne,

Eugene Drury, Peter & Nora Gannon,

James Gick, Agnes Hans, Marion

Harrington, June Jandovitz, Jesus Jupio,

Peter F. Kearns III, Andrea Kimble,

Father Marty Klein, Ella Linehan, Lena

Mastandrea, Kevin McCann, Florence

Mirro, Amparo Monsalve, Marie Molloy,

Mary Mullin, James Myers, Blanche

Navon, Herman Navon, Richard Olson,

Vincent Pinto, Michael Prior, Mary Eileen

Prisinzano, Irene Romano, Jean Marie

Roncallo, Richard Rosmarin, Sheila

Rosenbaum, Margo Sciarrotta, Bruna

Soper, Cathy Sullivan, Marie Tiné,

Elizabeth Thompson, Larry Tomanelli,

Jean Trier, Connie Vanis

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Last Week’s Collections: $15,471.50 Thank You!

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Page 12 SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Catholic Pilgrimage to the Shrine

of Our Lady of Guadalupe

...in Mexico December 8 – 13, 2018 to be there

for the beautiful Mass of Roses

on the feast day December 12th.

$2,099.00 per person including air from JFK.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily.

Mass every day.

For a Flyer or more detailed information please

call Cathie or Michael Milano at 631-569-2620.

DIVORCED OR SEPARATED CATHOLICS OF LONG ISLAND INCLUDING WIDOWS, WIDOWERS AND SINGLES

A SOCIAL ORGANIZATION FOR SINGLE PERSONS

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION MEETING WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 AT 7:30 PM

ST. FRANCES DE CHANTAL SCHOOL 1309 WANTAGH AVENUE

WANTAGH, NY 11793

NON-DENOMINATIONAL ALL ARE WELCOME

BRING PROOF OF SINGLE STATUS TO JOIN REFRESHMENTS FOLLOWING THE MEETING

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL:

CAROL – 516-794-4933 OR BARBARA – 516-798-2858



Jim Wall John Nolan William Quigley 300 First Ave. 3398 Lufberry Ave. 2219 Manor Lane Massapequa Park, NY 11762 Wantagh, NY 11793 Massapequa, NY 11758 516-220-0976 516-650-1437 516-941-7391


Bereavement Support Groups

Good Shepherd Hospice Bereavement Services are opened to anyone in the community who has ex-

perienced a loss through death at no charge. Upcoming Bereavement Support Groups, led by a Bereavement Specialist, include:

Spousal/Partner Loss Group – 9/5/18-10/24/18 - 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM Adult Loss of Parent or Sibling Group - 9/5/18-10/24/18 – 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM

Connections: Child (ages 5-17) and Family Bereavement Support Program – 9/25/18 – 11/13/18 – 6:00PM – 7:15PM

All groups held at Good Shepherd Hospice Administrative Office,

110 Bi-County Blvd, Suite 114, Farmingdale, NY. REGISTRATION REQUIRED @ (631) 828-7629

Theology Classes Resume:

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.

Connect spiritually,

pray, and learn about Padre Pio.

St Pio the 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.

Please call the parish office and leave

your name and phone number. The date will then be posted

for the first session.

https://maps.google.com/?q=110+Bi-County+Blvd,+Suite+114,+Farmingdale,+NY&entry=gmail&source=g


“For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also” (James 2:26).

Stand Up For Life: On Respect Life Sunday 2018 Have you ever thought about going to the March for Life in Washington DC in January?

Did you know about the largest Pro-Life event right here on Long Island for the past 20 years ?

Join in, try attending this rally. In only an hour of your time you can help save a Life!

Stand Up For Life - on Sunday, October 7, 2018 - 2:00 to 3:30 PM (rain or shine).

Please join us in Huntington at Routes 110 & 25 ( near the Walt Whitman Mall )

or in Manorville—LIE exit 70S on County route 111.

This rally is part of a nationwide family friendly event,

held at more than 1,550 cities across the USA & Canada.

Signs are available at the site you don't have to bring anything, come as you are,

come with a friend or the whole family.

You can come for part of the time or the full 90 minutes;

know by your presence you help save a life.

There is strength in unity. ALL PRO LIFE BELIEVERS ARE WELCOME!

For more information contact Jack at 516-724-6821.


On behalf of Monsignor Lisante and the Our Lady of Lourdes Priests and Parish Family, we would like to recognize the following students for their outstanding academic efforts in the 2017-2018 School Year.

Congratulations on a job well done!

FINAL HONOR ROLL

Chaminade High School:

Thomas C. Pomarico

Kellenberg Memorial High School:

Victoria Duignan Deirdre Harrington

Joseph Lores Kimberly Lores Grace McKenna Samuel Millman

Ashley Minns Emma O’Keefe Peter O’Keefe Steven Veccia


Mass Book Opens for January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019 on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

at 9am in the Rectory.

There will be a limit of three “3” Masses per person. Only one “1” 10:30am Sunday Mass per person.

Sunday Masses and a Saturday Vigil Mass will be limited to “2” per

family in a six month period (January to June) so that all parishioners will have an opportunity to get a “Sunday Mass.”

“Announced Mass” refers to a Mass for which there is a specific date and time. It is announced in the Bulletin and during the Prayer of the

Faithful.

Weekday Masses are 6:45am, 8:30am, and 8:00pm

Saturday Masses are 6:45am and 8:30am

Saturday Evening Vigil Masses are 5:00pm and 5:15pm (in the chapel)

Sunday Masses are 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, and 12:30pm



The Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville, NY will host their

Annual Dominican Gala on November 2, 2018. Please join us for

cocktails, dinner & dancing at The Crest Hollow Country Club in

Woodbury, NY. This year the Congregation is proud to honor Al Roker,

NBC's Meteorologist, and S. Ave Clark, author and founder of the

Heart to Heart Ministry in Bayside, NY.

Proceeds from the Gala support the ministries of the Sisters of St. Dominic. For more information about tickets or how you

can support the event, please contact The Office of Advancement at (631) 842-6000 ext. 241

or [email protected].

Please Join Catholic Life International for a candlelight vigil in support of St. Jude Children’s Hospital Research

Sunday October 7, 2018 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at the

Babylon Village Track in Babylon Village.

Any questions, please call Dominick Pepito at (631) 897-8179


PRO-LIFE NEWS

21st ANNUAL STAND UP FOR LIFE: Please join thousands of others across the United

States and Canada in a peaceful, prayerful witness to life on Respect Life Sunday. The 21st

Annual Stand Up for Life will be held on Sunday, October 7th from 2:00pm until

3:30pm. Two locations: Route 110 and Route 25 in Huntington or LIE Exit 70S, County Rd. 111, Manorville. We are two of

over 1800 sites throughout the US and Canada on this day. All are welcome. Signs are provided along the route – no

graphic signs permitted. We stand (this is not a march) united along these busy roads in a peaceful, prayerful witness to the

sanctity of life. Bring your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors and join us for the largest annual pro-life event on Long

Island. Your presence sends a positive message. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the Long Island Coalition for Life. For more

information call 631-243-1435

VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS AND ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS are now available online at

www.nassaucountyny.gov/580/Voting-Info-Services. Print the form, complete and sign it, and mail it to Nassau County

Board of Elections, P.O. Box 9002, Mineola, NY 11501. Suffolk residents mail to P.O. Box 700, Yaphank NY 11980. Nas-

sau Board of Elections is located at 240 Old Country Rd (5th floor), Mineola, NY 11501. Phone: 516-571-8683. Suffolk

Board of Elections is located on Yaphank Ave, Yaphank, NY 11980. Phone: 631-852-4500. ELECTION DAY is Tuesday,

November 6, 2018. If you need more information or would like some applications, please contact Regina Carbonaro at 516-

795-7568.

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

sary 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.

ORGAN DONOR EUTHANASIA: An opinion piece in the New England Journal of Medicine (9/6/18) outlined the

changes that will be needed to ensure that patients can give as many healthy organs as possible. The article, written by two

doctors and a bioethicist stated that euthanasia offers significant advantages for transplant surgeons. The normal protocol is

to wait a few minutes after blood circulation ceases (donation after cardiac death). However, even in that short span of time

organ quality declines. The authors argue that if organs were removed in a coordinated operation from a euthanasia patient,

they would be as fresh as possible. Changes would need to be made. Intensive care staff are trained to keep people alive; in

organ donation after euthanasia they would have to kill the patient. Currently, a firewall exists between the staff handling the

withdrawal of life support and the staff handling organ donations so that patients are not killed for their organs. But with

legalized euthanasia, there would be no need for the firewall. The authors noted, “Hospitals and organ-procurement organi-

zations must therefore have protocols that allow clinicians who object to opt out. Organizations also need to consider where

to draw the boundaries of legitimate conscientious objection. Does the right to opt out extend to laboratory and pharmaceuti-

cal staff? What about the disposition of these organs – should clinicians be permitted to opt out of participating in the trans-

plantation of donated organs, and should potential recipients be informed about the source of the organs in case they may

want to decline transplantation?” The ‘dead donor rule’ would also need to be eliminated. Michael Cook at MercatorNet.com

stated, “Among transplant surgeons, this [dead donor rule] is almost a divine commandment. But it would have to be dis-

carded as well. Presumably most euthanasia patients would agree to death caused by the act of donating…Is this the future of

euthanasia? …It’s a terrifying revolution in medical ethics.”

http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/580/Voting-Info-Services

mailto:[email protected]


ROSARY MARCH

Sunday, October 7th At the 12:30 Mass.

After Mass we’ll march to our grotto,

where we’ll have Rosary & Benediction

Part-time Spanish Teacher (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fri-

days) for grades 6, 7 & 8 is imme-diately needed at St. Rose of Lima

School in Massapequa.

College Education is required. Sal-ary is based upon the diocesan sal-

ary scale. Benefits are not in-cluded. Send resumes to

[email protected]

This Fall, couples that have been married fifty

years or more will be honored at a liturgy on

Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Church of

Christ the King in Commack. Mass will begin

at 2:30pm. Registration forms and complete

instructions can be obtained at the rectory.

Registration must be received by the Office of

Worship by October 12th. If you have any

questions, you may call

516-678-5800, extension 207.

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: OCTOBER 18th

CYO HELP NEEDED

ALL KINDS OF HELP.

PHONE PRESIDENT,

JOHN CHESTER 516.799.5640

OR

MODERATOR, FR. TONY

516.547.3270 Worldwide Marriage Encounter

“My God is now my strength!” Let

God be the strength of your marriage

by attending a Worldwide Marriage En-

counter Weekend. The next Weekends

are Nov 16-18, 2018 in Huntington,

NY and Feb 8-10, 2019 in Huntington,

NY. For more information, call John &

Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit

them at http://www.wwmeli.org.

Next Parish Coffee Social

October 14th

Room 24 of the school building From 9:00am to 12:30pm

HALL RENTAL

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HELP NEEDED WITH YOUTH GROUP:

PHONE FR. TONY (516) 541-3270

ALSO WE ARE READY TO ACCEPT NEW MEMBERS:

YOUNGSTERS FROM 7TH TO 12TH

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PHONE FR. TONY AT ABOVE NUMBER.

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Documents

Our Lady of Lourdes Churchollmp.org/pdf/092318.pdf · 2018. 9. 24. · SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 Page 3 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Homily for Sept. 23, 2018 By Rev. John P. Cush, STD Homiletic