Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church 75 Parkside Dr. - P.O. Box 20 Point Lookout, New York, 11569

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1 Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church 75 Parkside Dr. - P.O. Box 20 Point Lookout, New York, Rev. Patrick J. Callan - Pastor Rev. Thomas Donohoe - In Residence Parish Staff Sister Marie Sullivan, CSJ - Adult Formation / Parish Ministry Robert Dowling - Coordinator of Religious Education Geraldine Cotter - Parish Secretary Frank F. Panzavecchia - Administrator/Grounds & Buildings Mrs. Veronica Danca - Principal, Long Beach Catholic Regional School Pastoral Council Rev. Patrick J. Callan, Judi Benz, Moreen Carey, Dr. James Cavanagh, Robert Dowling, Thomas Dowling, Robert Lechler, John J. McLoone, Jr., Bernard Moran, Kathleen Panzavecchia, Joseph Prinzivalli, Anne Staudt Parish Phone: Fax: Website: Long Beach Catholic Regional School Religious Education Rectory address: olmmc@optonline.net Religious Ed address: reled@optonline.net WELCOME To All Who Are Tired and Need Rest; To All Who Mourn and Need Comfort; To All Who Are Friendless and Need Friendship; To All Who Are Discouraged and Need Hope To All Who Are Homeless and Need Sheltering Love; To All Who Sin and Need A Savior And to whomever will Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Open Wide its doors in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Parish Office Hours Monday through Friday: 9am - 5pm, and by appointment Closed/Lunch 12 Noon to 1:00 pm Saturdays and Sundays: By appointment. EMERGENCIES: Any time Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays: 4:45-5:15pm. Thursday before the First Friday, after the Morning Mass, and by appointment. Baptisms Every 2nd Sunday of the Month at 2:00 pm. Expectant parents are required to attend a Baptismal preparation class which is held every 1st Sunday of the month following the 10:15 am Mass, in the CCD Room of the Rectory. Marriages The engaged couple is asked to call the Parish office and arrange an appointment with a Priest to complete the necessary preparations, including the Pre-Cana program. Sick and Homebound Any of our parishioners who wish to receive Holy Communion or the Sacrament of the Sick, please call the parish office: CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Masses: Monday - Saturday: 7:30 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:15 am and 12:30 pm Holy Days: 7:30 am, 9:00 am and 8:00 pm. July & Aug. only, Mon. - Fri. - 7:30 & 9:00 am Masses Malibu Beach Club Mass - Sat. 4:30 pm Devotions First Friday of each month: All-Night Vigil for Life-9:00 pm - 2:30 am. 9:00 pm - Rosary, 9:30 pm - Mass, followed by prayers. Silent Adoration: 12 midnight until 1:00 am. Evening concludes with Mass for First Saturday at 2:30 am. For more information, call Penny Novena Prayers after Saturday Morning Mass. Holy Hour 2nd Thursday of the month 8-9 pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Every Thursday following the 7:30 am Mass until 5 pm in the evening. Bereavement The Tri-Parish General Bereavement Support Group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month except in July and August at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Rectory CCD Room, 75 Parkside Dr. in Pt. Lookout. Gathering at 7:15 pm, Meeting 7:30 pm. Register by calling Kathy Ryan at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal parish is a family of God s children committed to the greater glory of God, His Mother and the Church through the Eucharist, His Word, prayer and good works. January 18, 2009 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 January 18, 2009 Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Page One MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, Jan. 17, :30am Jack Heneghan 5:30pm Angele Marie Andre Ursule Laroche Sunday, Jan. 18 7:30am Lillian & Martin Nester 9:00am Jane Rooney 10:15am Joan Lynch Rose Giampaolo William T. Stevens (4th Anniversary) Thomas McGrath 12:30pm People of the Parish Monday, Jan. 19 7:30am John Simonelli Tuesday, Jan. 20 7:30am Michael Finn (46th Anniversary) Wednesday, Jan. 21 7:30am Living & Deceased Members of the Fox Family Thursday, Jan. 22 7:30am Kathryn T. McCaffrey (32nd Anniversary) Friday, Jan. 23 7:30am Frances Donohoe Saturday, Jan. 24 7:30am McGoldrick & Bargellini Families 5:30pm Jane Rooney Sunday, Jan. 25 7:30am Loretta Nester 9:00am Intentions of Philip E. McCaffrey, M.D. 10:15am Michael DelVecchio Concetta Sinni Viola & Joseph Rudd 12:30pm People of the Parish FINANCIALLY SPEAKING Weekly Collection $5, Special Collection Donations Combined Collection last year $9, Number of envelopes 155 Thank you for your continued generous support to the Parish Community of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, helping to meet the needs of our parish. CCD CLASSES WILL BE CANCELLED ON MONDAY, JAN. 19, 2009 FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY. CLASSES RESUME TUES, JAN.20th EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION Sat./Sun. Jan. 24/25, :30 pm D. O Neill, K. Donahue 7:30 am M. Fenelius, A. Jacob, J. Simonelli 9:00 am A. Cavanagh, M.A. McEachern, D. McElliggott 10:15 am M. Hug, L. Tardera, A. Quinn 12:30 pm J. Porto, K. Lynch, P. Costello LECTORS ALTAR SERVERS Sat./Sun Jan. 24/25 5:30 pm P. O Neill Warner Family 7:30 am E. Murray 9:00 am J. Cavanagh M. McCourt, C. Murdy 10:15 am C. McDermott C. Fischer, G. Staudt, M. Corrigan 12:30 pm M. Porto Dodd Family EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT EVERY THURSDAY FROM 8:00 AM to 5:00PM The ministries of Lector and Extraordinary Ministers of Communion invite those interested to join in their important and necessary parish work. Please call Father Pat to offer your service ATTENTION ALL LECTORS NEW LECTOR S BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SACRISTY OF THE CHURCH. PLEASE PICK UP YOUR COPY TODAY. ROSE FOR LIFE For the Week of January 18, 2009 In Memory of Those in Military Service Who have Lost their Lives Protecting our Freedom Anyone wishing to place a Rose for Life at the Altar may do so by calling Jean Erickson at (Cost $5.00) Please pray for the sick, especially: Father Tom Donohoe, Ed Korndoerfer, Tori Mercuri, Michael Paolino, William Stottler, Jr., Anthony Gentile, Edward Sullivan, Heather Davonski, Thomas DeFrancisci AFTER,MASS GATHERING SUNDAY, JANUARY 25TH After the 9:00am Mass until 12:00 Noon. At the Rec. Center. Please come and bring a friend or two This past weekend we welcomed into our parish family Hallette Jolie Henry

3 Father Pat s Corner Learning to behold A boy and his father were walking in the woods when the boy was startled by a spider. Instinctively, the boy swatted the insect and was about to kill it. But his father stopped him in time. Look, his dad said. The boy stopped, bent down and watched the spider. He was soon captivated as the little spider continued to spin its silken web between the branches of a small tree. His dad explained that spiders are not to be feared, that spiders are good for the environment, protecting us and the plants we depend on for food by consuming disease-carrying insects. The boy now saw the spider with entirely new eyes. He no longer saw an ugly insect but was awestruck by the spider s unseen work in creation; the boy s fear of the spider had been transformed into understanding and respect. The boy had come to realize the little spider s connection to his own life. The youngster had learned to behold... In today s Gospel, John the Baptizer leaves the Gospel stage, exhorting his followers and us to behold the Lamb of God. The word behold connotes more than just to look - it implies wonder, attentiveness and awe. John calls us not just to see Jesus in our midst, but to behold his presence: to put aside our fears and stop our constant busyness in order to open our lives to being transformed and re-created in the light of Christ. In this new liturgical year, let us behold the Lamb of God among us: to open our hearts and consciences to see and hear Christ working, healing, and preaching in our midst; to embrace and be embraced by the love of God that moves and animates this story of his beloved Son s living among us. <><><><><><><><> PRAY FOR THE SANCTITY OF LIFE There will be a second collection next weekend, January 24/25, 2009 Pro-Life Collection Your generosity is appreciated. BIBLE STUDY CLASS WITH SISTER BETTY ANN MONDAYS FROM 7:00 TO 8:30 PM IN THE CCD ROOM OF THE RECTORY ALL WELCOME OLMM PARISH HOLY HOUR has been suspended for the months of January, February and March The Holy Hour will resume on April 16, >< >< >< Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Page Two THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND TO HELP DEFRAY FUEL COSTS FOR THE WINTER SEASON. Please help us keep our Church and Rec. Hall warm and comfortable this winter. Thank you for your generosity. OLMM Book Club with Fr. Mike Sehler Meets Saturday, January 24, 2009 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM in the CCD Room at the Rectory This month s book, Meeting St. Paul Today by Daniel Harrington, S.J. can be purchased online or at Lazy Days Bookstore in Long Beach. Please consider joining us. TELECARE Diocese of Rockville Centre Telecare turns 40! The 18th Annual Telecare Telethon celebrating our 40th year is this weekend from 12pm to 10pm on Cablesvision Channel 29 or Verizon FiOS 271. Please support your Diocesan Television Station. Tune in to Channel 29 or donate online at God bless you.l >< >< >< >< >< Diocese of Rockville Centre Annual Mass for Children with Special Needs Celebrated by Bishop Murphy Saturday, January 24, :00 PM St. Agnes Cathedral lower auditorium All special children and their families and friends are welcome to attend as we pray for hope and healing. Please pray for the special families in your parish community. <><><><><><>

4 Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Page Three HEALING MASS Continuing the Marian Healing Ministry of Fr. Dennis Kelleher, CSsR there will be a Healing Mass at The Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Pkwy, Douglaston, NY January 20, :00 pm - Rosary, Mass & Healing Service For more information please contact Immaculate Conception Center YOUTH MINISTRY SEMINAR Focusing on four key areas for effective youth leadership by presenting practical tools, skills and professional insight. Care and Feeding the Teenage Soul Saturday, January 24, :00 am - 2:30 pm Fee: $20.00 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Center, West Islip, NY Register online at or call: <><><><><><> LONG BEACH CATHOLIC REGIONAL SCHOOL Catholic Schools Week January 25-30, 2009 Catholic Schools Celebrate Service Is the theme celebrated by Catholic schools around the Nation this Catholic Schools Week Join us as we begin with an Opening Liturgy at St. Ignatius Martyr Church Sunday, January 25th at 10:00 AM followed by Open House in the school. There will also be an Open House on Monday, January 26th from 9:30 to 11:00 AM where you are invited to visit our school. Call in registration first week in February Check bulletin for details. Diocesan Programs for Divorced and Separated Catholics Men s and Women s Issues in Divorce Presenter: Lorraine Cortina Wednesday, January 21, :30-9:00 pm St. Matthew, Dix Hills Register online divorcedseparated.html <><><> The Giving Tree A Note of Thanks from St. Mary of the Isle Outreach Program... To the parishioners of OLMM, We, at St. Mary s, want to extend to you our heartfelt gratitude for your generosity during the 2008 Holiday Season. Because of your good will, many families were able to experience a happier, more fulfilling holiday. From our hearts to yours, we pray that you have a new year filled with much love, health and happiness. Blessings, Blanca Cales, Director of Outreach <><><><> Tri-Parish Bereavement Support Group Meeting Wednesday, January 28, :15pm Gathering 7:30 pm Meeting Rectory CCD Room Register by calling Kathy Ryan at RACHEL S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEKEND For healing after abortion. FEB. 21,22,23, 2009 Life Center of L.I. Deer Park, NY KELLENBERG MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL - First Trimester Honor Roll Margaret Corrigan, Kathleen Gallagher, Kelly Gallagher, Emily Gomez, Gabriela Gomez, Mary Guardino, Keira Heneghan, Luke Heneghan, Katharine Mullany, Nicholas Mullany, Daniel Reidy, Christopher Russo, Victoria Sindone, Michael Thompson, Ryan Thompson, Lorcan Welsh CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE PARISHIONERS OF OLMM!

5 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Father Joseph A. Kelly, S.J. Died 5 th December 2008 Joe s sister in Ireland, Oonagh O Hagan, and his Jesuit brother, Michael in Zambia, would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them on the recent sad loss of their brother Joe. We acknowledge with gratitude all those who attended Joe s wake and Funeral Mass in Jersey City and his Memorial Mass at St. Malachy s. Our thanks also to those who sent Mass cards, Remembrance cards, messages of sympathy and thoughtful letters, who posted inspirational messages on the St. Malachy s website, or who spoke about Joe at his funeral or memorial Mass. We would like to say special thanks to those who provided Joe with loving care and attention when he had health setbacks. Our words can never be enough to say how deeply indebted we are to Sister Peggy who was like a second mother to him, to every one of the Comerfords who made him part of their family, to Fran Casey and her family who were with him in his last moments, to Carmel Galasso who stood by him for so many years at St. Peter s and was there at the end to help him when he most needed it, to the Jesuits at America House without whose encouragement and boundless love he could not have survived, to Father Ed Heavey and the Jesuit community at St. Peter s for the warmth of their welcome back into their midst, to the St. Malachy s parishioners and those involved with Encore, to the students, alumni and staff of St. Peter s and those involved with CROP, to the parish community of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal at Point Lookout, and to the Shubert Organization and the Mayor s Midtown Committee, both of which meant so much to him. Special thanks also to Jared Lamenzo and Meredith Augustin for their beautiful music and singing during the Funeral Mass, as well as to Alex Zalman Kelber, Mae Roney, Jendi Tarde and the Choir of St. Malachy s for making the Memorial Mass so uplifting. Neither of us could be present at this Mass, but we have been greatly inspired by all that we saw of it on DVD. Our thanks also to all those at the McLaughlin Funeral Home in Jersey City for the beautiful way they presented Joe to us and greatly eased for us what was necessarily a painful occasion. Michael has already offered Mass for the intentions of all of you and will do so again each month this year. One of your messages said that it was a privilege to have known Joe. We would like to assure you that it was our privilege to come to know you, directly or through your messages, and to be able to thank you for the warmth of the welcome you gave to our young brother. Thank you over and over again, and in the words of Joe s Irish blessing, May the road to heaven rise gently with you; may the wind of Christ s welcome be always at your back; may the rain of Christ s mercy fall softly on the field of your soul; may the sun of Christ s love shine brightly in your heart; and, until we meet again, may God hold you now and forever in the hollow of his hand.