Our Lady of Lourdes Church

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1 Our Lady of Lourdes Church Massapequa Park, New York Pastor: Msgr. James P. Lisante Associate Pastor: Rev. Kevin Thompson Rev. Fernando Egargo In Residence: Rev. Anthony John Heinlein Rev. James Vargheese Permanent Deacon: Rev. Mr. Dominick Valdaro Rev. Mr. Frank Gariboldi Rev. Mr. Ferdinando Ferrara Business Manager: John Brosnan Outreach Director: Corinne Lok Music Director: Elizabeth Woods Religious Ed. Director: Donna Kesselman Parish Trustees: Dr. James R. Dolan, Jr. Mrs. Dorothy O Sullivan Telephone Numbers Rectory: Religious Education: Convent: R.C.I.A.: Parish Outreach: Website: The Parish Office Schedule Monday to Thursday 9AM to 9PM Friday 9AM to 4PM Saturday 9AM to 5PM Sunday 9AM to 3PM The office is Closed from 12/Noon to 1PM for Lunch Mass Times Monday through Friday: 6:45, 8:30am, 8:00pm Saturday: 6:45, 8:30am/5:00pm and 5:15pm Chapel Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:30pm Baptism It is advised that the parents schedule an interview with a priest one month before the preferred baptism date. Baptismal preparation classes are offered on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Parents are encouraged to attend the 10:30 AM mass on the 2nd Sunday and the preparation class will follow the mass in the Rectory. All couples seeking to baptize a child must attend the class. Baptisms are preformed on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at 2PM. Please call the Rectory to schedule an appointment at (516) Confessions Saturdays, Eves of Holy Days and Eves of First Fridays 4:00 to 5:00pm. Marriages The prospective bride and groom should discuss details of the marriage with one of the priests of the parish at least six months prior to the date of the wedding. The Mission Statement of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Our Lady of Lourdes is a welcoming parish family whose purpose is to model Christ, as guided by Mary, in a life defined by faith and love. We seek to advance God's will through acts of Charity and Kindness. to Jesus through Mary Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time March 3, 2019

2 Page 2 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish March 3, 2019 This Week s Masses Monday, March 4th 6:45 Isabella Spencer Maslio Family 8:30 Ana Rodriguez Carl & Josephine Canerossi 8PM Sam Gardaroli Nina Castoria Tuesday, March 5th 6:45 Souls in Purgatory 8:30 Elizabeth Lorincz Michael Senken 8PM Ivana Kristy Wednesday, March 6th (Ash Wednesday) 6:45 Brian Hussey Beatrice Minardi 8:30 Vito Leonardi Mr. & Mrs. James Leonardi 8PM Brian Hussey Shanahan Family Thursday, March 7th 6:45 Vocations to Religious Life 8:30 Audrey Catalano Roy Citrano 8PM Santina Figliola Concetta Carpenter Friday, March 8th 6:45 Protection of the Unborn 8:30 David LeBright Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wagner 8PM Kirk Moncada Fanny Manrique Saturday, March 9th 6:45 Alejandro Manrique Fanny Manrique 8:30 Angela & Sherman Glass Family 5PM John Terriberry Guerriero Family 5:15PM Maria Profeta Vaccaro Mary Nicola Sunday, March 10th 7:30 Helen Citrano Roy Citrano & Family 9:00 Laura Wallace Rhodes Jean Olson 10:30 Patricia Castora, Richard Rosmarin, Vita Rising 12:30 Martin King Mary Fallo Lector Schedule Saturday, March 9th -5:00 PM - Ed Towers & Rick Harrington Sunday, March 10th -7:30 am - Marie-Laetitia Woolley & Theresa Bellesimo Burke -9:00 am - Dolores Cianciabella & Jim Dolan -10:30 am - Mary Lucich & Lisa Jandovitz -12:30 pm - Carey Persico & Al Hans Pray for the Repose of the Souls of Thelma Gilda Amorosino Whitney George Marcelin May the Souls of the Faithful Departed, Through the Mercy of God, Saturday, March 9th 5:00 p.m. Fr. Kevin 5:15 p.m. Fr. Tony Rest in Peace. Mass Celebrants for Next Weekend The bread and wine have been donated For a Special Intention The Sanctuary candles for the Church and Chapel have been donated for a Special Intention by Carolyn Sunday, March 10th 7:30 a.m. Fr. Tony 9:00 a.m. Fr. Kevin 10:30 a.m. Monsignor Lisante 12:30 p.m. Fr. Kevin Please help our Counting Team by indicating your donation amount on your weekly envelope. Also, please do not use scotch tape or staples to seal your envelope. Thank you! We appreciate your help!

3 Page 3 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish MARCH 3, 2019 A Letter from the Pastor s Desk Dear Friends: When the story broke about actor Jussie Smollett of TV's Empire program being attacked in Chicago, people of every point-of-view condemned what seemed like a horrible anti-gay and racist event. But from the very start of this news story, some parts just didn't add up. And that gut feeling of 'something is wrong about this story,' has sadly proved correct. As you likely know, Smollett has been arrested for creating this false and arranged narrative. I mention this situation as an introduction to the most recent news from Newsday about charges brought against our former Bishop, John R. McGann. Two adult women say that back in the 1960s, he joined others in sexually abusing them when they were children. If we ever reach the truth of this story, I'm betting we've got another Jussie Smollett situation. Let's consider a few factors: it took over fifty years for these (unnamed and unknown) people to decide to go public. Bishop McGann and the other priests charged with this attack are, of course, conveniently dead and cannot defend their good names. And let's mention that in over fifty years of priesthood and twenty-five years as our bishop, Bishop McGann's reputation as a man of honor and goodness was NEVER compromised by any similar stories or charges. But now, with the bishop dead for over sixteen years, we're asked to believe that this man of goodness and faithfulness decided to compromise that to exploit children in the 1960s!! In all of these stories, it's also important to challenge the role of some lawyers in this mercenary enterprise. Newspapers like The Daily News regularly have full-page ads by laws firms proclaiming their willingness to take on ANY and ALL claims of exploitation by priests or bishops. They even include a big picture of a Roman collar to jar the suggested memory. And is it worth mentioning that these same law firms know they get a sizeable chunk of whatever financial settlements they're able to achieve? And then the media. Shame on Newsday. Their story about Bishop McGann is filled with unexplained holes. This is a long ago story, reported fifty years later by two women seeking millions in a payout. This is legitimate front page news? If these were not hysterical times of charges made without evidence, we wouldn't be hearing of these two women's accounts from one of the biggest media operations on Long Island. But scandal, founded or unfounded, sells newspapers. Only here's the thing: where does Bishop McGann go to get back his long and outstanding reputation as a good, decent, kind and loving man? I honor this good priest. We lived in the same rectory for many years. I worked with him closely. I enjoyed conversations that were not just about business or work, but were personal and revealing. He acknowledged being mystified and deeply troubled by ANY priest who could exploit children, and I will wager my life on the fact that he was not one of these exploiters. As those of you who have heard my homilies know, I am heartsick over the scandals. I believe with all my heart that abusing children is a truly sinful and evil act, and that it violates the teachings of Jesus who said: "Woe to him who hurts the little ones, better a millstone be tied around his neck and he be thrown into the river than to hurt the little ones." But somewhere in these difficult times, we need to also remember the evil that is false accusation. And when it comes to Bishop McGann, I believe that he is falsely and unfairly accused. Thank you for your consideration. In the Love of Christ, Msgr. Jim Lisante Pastor

4 Page 4 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish MARCH 3, 2019 Our observance of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday In 1966 Pope Paul VI reorganized the Church's practice of public penance in his "Apostolic Constitution on Penance" (Poenitemini). The 1983 revision of the Code of Canon Law incorporated the changes made by Pope Paul. Not long after that, the U.S. bishops applied the canonical requirements to the practice of public penance in our country. To sum up those requirements, Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. In addition, all Catholics 14 years old and older must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting as explained by the U.S. bishops means partaking of only one full meal. Some food (not equaling another full meal) is permitted at breakfast and around midday or in the evening depending on when a person chooses to eat the main or full meal. Abstinence forbids the use of meat, but not of eggs, milk products or condiments made of animal fat. Abstinence does not include meat juices and liquid foods made from meat. Thus, such foods as chicken broth, consommé, soups cooked or flavored with meat, meat gravies or sauces, as well as seasonings or condiments made from animal fat are not forbidden. So it is permissible to use margarine and lard. Even bacon drippings which contain little bits of meat may be poured over lettuce as seasoning. Each year in publishing the Lenten penance requirements, the U.S. bishops quote the teaching of the Holy Father concerning the seriousness of observing these days of penance. The obligation to do penance is a serious one; the obligation to observe, as a whole or "substantially," the days of penance is also serious. But no one should be scrupulous in this regard; failure to observe individual days of penance is not considered serious. Moral theologians remind us that some people are excused from fasting and/or abstinence because of sickness or other reasons. In his "Apostolic Constitution on Penance," Pope Paul VI did more than simply reorganize Church law concerning fast and abstinence. He reminded us of the divine law that each of us in our own way do penance. We must all turn from sin and make reparation to God for our sins. We must forgive and show love for one another just as we ask for God's love and forgiveness. The Code of Canon Law and our bishops remind us of other works and means of doing penance: prayer, acts of self-denial, almsgiving and works of personal charity. Attending Mass daily or several times a week, praying the rosary, making the way of the cross, attending the parish evening prayer service, teaching the illiterate to read, reading to the blind, helping at a soup kitchen, visiting the sick and shut-ins and giving an overworked mother a break by baby-sitting all of these can be even more meaningful and demanding than simply abstaining from meat on Friday. ASH WEDNESDAY Wednesday, March 6th The Ashes will be imposed after all of the daily Masses at 6:45 A.M, 8:30 A.M., and 8 P.M. In addition ashes will be imposed at Lenten Prayer Services held at 12/Noon, 3 P.M. and 5 P.M.

5 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Page 5 MARCH 3, 2019 Lent 2019 DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP Dear Friends: As we begin our prayer, fasting and almsgiving for the needs of the poor and the suffering of the world in this Lenten season 2019, we recommit ourselves to repentance, conversion and holiness individually and as a Church. We remember in a focused way this Lent the survivors of clergy sexual abuse and all forms of abuse and we pray for the purification, reform and sanctification of the Church. In Rejoice and Be Glad, Pope Francis says: Do not be afraid of holiness. It will take away none of your energy, vitality or joy. (32) He [The Lord] wants us to be saints and not to settle for a bland and mediocre existence. (1) Holiness is the most attractive face of the Church. (9) the Church needs passionate missionaries, enthusiastic about sharing true life. The saints surprise us, they confound us, because by their lives they urge us to abandon a dull and dreary mediocrity. (138) One of the ways we commit ourselves to this radiant, natural and humble holiness is by expanding the breadth and depth of our daily engagement with the inspired Sacred Scriptures. We are called to live the words of Psalm 119: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. The saints of every decade and century inspire us since the most profound interpretation of Scripture comes precisely from those who let themselves be shaped by the word of God through listening, reading, and assiduous meditation. (Pope Benedict XVI, The Word of the Lord 48) Could each one of us individually and together, united in communion as a Church, take one step with the Holy Spirit this Lent to deepen our love for the inspired Sacred Scriptures? In his Apostolic Exhortation The Word of the Lord (2010), Pope Benedict XVI gives us an excellent process of praying individual biblical passages, a process of lectio divina or sacred reading of the text that includes reading, meditating, praying, contemplating and living the biblical text. We need to believe with confidence and a spirit of adventure that the Holy Spirit is present in the text and that the Holy Spirit s tongues of flame are connecting the text to our souls transforming us in mysterious and profound ways. I would like to analyze and comment on the steps that Pope Benedict XVI proposes to us. (For the complete version of Bishop Barres Lenten Letter 2019 which analyzes Pope Benedict s approach to lectio divina, see this link The Word of God makes us realists who recognize that the Word of God is the foundation of all things. (10) As your bishop and servant, I invite you during this Lenten Season 2019 and beyond, to discover or rediscover the power of the Word of God by reading, meditating, praying, contemplating and living the inspired Sacred Scriptures. In the end, as Father Gaston Courtois points out: Contemplatives are the true missionaries and alone can be the true spiritual teachers. Thank you all for your passion and daily dedication to the inspired Sacred Scriptures. Thank you for being the contemplatives, the missionaries, the spiritual teachers that are the agents and instruments of dramatic missionary growth on Long Island and beyond. Sincerely in Christ, Most Reverend John O. Barres

6 Page 6 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish MARCH 3, 2019 CHURCH IN NEED COLLECTION The Church in Need On March 10, 2019 a collection will be taken for The Church in Need. The monies collected at this time will be shared among three areas of the world where there is a particular need for help: Church in Central and Eastern Europe the funds collected provide support for pastoral care, catechesis, building renovations, and seminary formation. Your support restores the Church and builds the future in this region. The Church in Latin America - your support of the collection provides lay leadership training, catechesis, priestly and religious formation, and other programs to share our faith with those who long to hear the Good News of Christ. The Church in Africa - the fund supports pastoral projects that strengthen communities in their faith and foster lasting peace and reconciliation in a continent often marked by division and tension. Thank you for your generosity. A Friendly Reminder. As part of our lease agreement with the Diocese of Rockville Centre, eight parking stalls are reserved for the diocesan employees in the parking lot adjacent to the big field. Please refrain from parking in these spots on business days between the hours of 8am and 5pm. Thank you for your continued cooperation. On behalf of the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family, we would like to recognize the following parishioners for their outstanding academic achievements. ST. ANTHONY S HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL - 2nd Quarter MATTHEW NOCERINO CHLOE YAGY Congratulations on a job well done!

7 Page 7 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish MARCH 3, 2019 From the Our Lady of Lourdes Department of Religious Education Week Twenty: Wednesday March 6 or Saturday March 9 Wednesday, March 6: Ash Wednesday Ashes will be distributed to all students. Assignments that are past-due: Level 8: All Confirmation requirements must be completed before receiving the Sacrament. Level 7: All Confirmation preparation requirements must be completed to move up to level 8. Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6: Three Mass Reflection worksheets must be completed to move up to the next level. Sunday, March 10: Level 1: Family Mass at 10:30am. Meet in the reserved section on the right side of the church. Students must sign in. Wednesday, March 27 or Saturday, March 30: Final Exam for students in Levels 3 though 8. Review sheets were distributed in class. Extra copies are available in our office. (Retake or Make-up exam dates: April 3, 5, and 12) Sunday, March 31: Level 2: Family Mass at 10:30am. All candidates for First Communion are required to attend. Meet in the reserved section on the right side of the church. Students must sign in. Monday, April 1: Level 8 and RCIA: Mandatory Confirmation Rehearsal/Practice at 7pm in the church for candidates and sponsors. Thursday, April 11 at 5pm: Confirmation will be celebrated by Bishop Henning. Candidates and sponsors will report to the auditorium promptly by 4pm. Saturday, April 13: Level 2: Mandatory Communion Retreat 9:30am 12:30am. Tuesday, April 30: Level 2: Mandatory Communion Practice 5pm or 7pm, as scheduled Saturday, May 4: Level 2: First Communion will be celebrated at 11am or 2pm, as scheduled Sunday, May 5: May Crowning after the 12:30pm Mass. All first communicants should attend. Registration forms for the school year will be mailed out this week. Early bird discounted tuition is in effect until May 31. Do not delay registration due to financial burden; let us know and we will work with you. Please note that we have a fixed amount of classroom space. The Wednesday 4:00 PM session is especially popular, and classes are limited to the first 12 to 15 students who register. If this timeslot is important to you, it is essential that you register very early, as the 4:00 PM session will fill up and close quickly, especially for the higher grade levels. As well, please note that all requirements for Levels 3 through 7 must be fulfilled before students are eligible to move up. We will also offer a class for Kindergarten children if there are at least 5 students enrolled. Please call our office if you are interested in a Kindergarten religious education class.

8 Page 8 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish MARCH 3, 2019 Parish Outreach Food Pantry Our thriving food pantry speaks volumes of the goodness of our parish family. We are very grateful to everyone for all you do to help us to help others. It is only through your kindness and generosity that we can accomplish the good work of assisting those most in need in our community. On behalf of those we serve, we are ever blessed and grateful for your continued support and concern for the poor. The following basic food items are most in need on an everyday basis (The items in Bold print are most in need at this time). May God bless you and your families for all the good you do in kindness to others! 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 Rice or Noodle-Roni "Whatever you do to the least of these, you do to Me." Matthew 25:40 Ministry of Consolation 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 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 though as to sharing your time and talents and being a part of this ministry s call to love and care for one another. If you are considering volunteering for Ministry of Consolation and have questions about doing so or questions about what each position entails, please call the Parish Outreach at I would be happy to speak to anyone considering joining this group of wonderful volunteers that already belong to this Ministry. We Care Blankets As our wonderful group of Care Blanket volunteers 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 as of February 20 stands at 3,515. 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, 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

9 Page 9 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish MARCH 3, 2019 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 Weekend s Collections: $12, Second Collection for Landscape Maintenance: $3, 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 Ferrari, USMC, Spencer French, 1st Lieutenant, SRA Senior 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 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, 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. Schneider US Army, Kyle Beck Navy Airman If you know a Service Member that you would like to add to this list please contact the rectory Please include name, rank and branch of service. Prayers for the Sick Joe Amorin, Jean Bahadur, Palma Beilman, Bobby Bernstein, Ann Bertrand, Edward Bodor, Thomas Boffardi, Stephen Burch, Jr., Tim Burns, John & Alma Cappa, Marie Cariola, Carol Castellano, Alfred Cavalli, Billy Coyne, Eugene Drury, Richard Fasano, Peggy Gallagher, William Gallagher,Nora Gannon, Melissa & Timothy Gatto, James Gick, Agnes Hans, Marion Harrington, June Jandovitz, Jesus Jupio, Diane Kantor, 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, Adriana Moritz, Mary Mullin, James Myers, Ellen Nadler, Blanche Navon, Herman Navon, Vincent Pinto, Michael Prior, Mary Eileen Prisinzano, Concetta Purick, Irene Romano, Jean Marie Roncallo, Sheila Rosenbaum, Peter Schumacher, Margo Sciarrotta, Jennifer Shriver, Cathy Sullivan, Rose Suthard, Marie Tiné, Elizabeth Thompson, Larry Tomanelli, Jean Trier, Diana Vallone, Ursula Vobis

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12 Page 12 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish MARCH 3, 2019 Worldwide Marriage Encounter presents: Celebrate Marriage An Full Day Enrichment for married couples All married couples are welcome to join us on Saturday March,16, am -4:30pm Corpus Christi Parish 155 Garfield Ave, Mineola, NY We will gather for 9:30am in the parish hall Continental Breakfast and Lunch Provided $40 per couple RSVP March 8 th Diane & Jim Popp dmuckster@aol.com St. Patrick s Day Dinner Dance All are invited to join us for an evening of dinner and dancing, featuring The Irish Mist! The event will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Kellenberg Memorial High School (1400 Glenn Curtiss Blvd.) from 7 to 11PM. The cost for the evening is $40. Please register by visiting or by contacting the Office of Advancement at x245.

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15 Page 15 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish MARCH 3, 2019 Sunday March A Lenten Listening with Mary at the Cross Day of Prayer at the Seminary The Lenten Season leads us to the cross, and at its base stands the Blessed Mother. In this recollection day, we will listen with Mary to the seven last words of Jesus, and be guided by her understanding and application. 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Conferences Lunch Confession Mass Rev. Patrick J. Griffin, C.M. Executive Director Vincentian Center for Church & Society St. John s University sponsored by Friends of the Seminary Spirituality Committee $30 per Guest [No charge for Friends of the Seminary] Register on-line: R.S.V.P. March 18, 2019 No charge for Members of Friends of the Seminary $30 non-member List additional attendees on reverse side NAME NO. ATTENDING ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP PARISH TEL Please make check payable to: Seminary of the Immaculate Conception CREDIT CARD: VISA AMEX M/C DISCOVER AMT $ NAME ON CARD: CARD NO. EXP. / RETURN TO: Development Office Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 West Neck Road Huntington, NY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION x102 bmalone@icseminary.edu

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18 Page 18 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish MARCH 3, 2019 CALLING ALL ALUMNI! Did you attend: All Saints High School (Brooklyn, NY) Bishop McDonnell High School (Brooklyn, NY) Dominican Commercial High School (Jamaica, NY) Maria Regina Diocesan High School (Uniondale, NY) Queen of the Rosary Academy (Amityville, NY) St. Agnes Academic High School (College Point, NY) St. Agnes High School (Rockville Centre, NY) St. Albert's High School (Brooklyn, NY) St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School (West Islip, NY) St. Joseph's Mountain School (Monticello, NY) St. Michael's High School (Brooklyn, NY) St. Nicholas High School (Brooklyn, NY) If so, then we're looking for you! The Sisters of St. Dominic would like to invite you to an alumni gathering on Sunday, April 7th 2019 from 2pm-5pm at the Motherhouse in Amityville, NY. Join classmates for a meet & greet with some of the Sisters who taught at your alma mater, tour the Motherhouse grounds, and gather for prayer at St. Albert's Chapel. Tickets are $25 per person in advance ($30 day of event). Proceeds will support the mission of the Sisters. For more information, please contact: ext.246 or advancement@amityop.org We hope you will join us for some laughter, light refreshments, and good memories!

19 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Page 19 MARCH 3, Lenten Antioch Retreat The Antioch Community of St. William the Abbot Invites you to join us for two days of stories, music, reflection, prayer, scripture, Sunday Mass, delicious food, and good company! When: Saturday, March 30th Sunday, March 31st 8:30 am 9:30 pm 8:30 am 3:00 pm Where: St. William the Abbot School 2001 Jackson Avenue, Seaford PLEASE SHARE THIS FLYER WITH A FRIEND!! Yes, I would like to attend the Adult Antioch Retreat. I have enclosed a $50.00 check made payable to William D'Alessio to cover the cost of meals and materials. Please RSVP before March 23, (Please don't let the cost be an issue as scholarships are available.) ALL FIELDS ARE REQUIRED Thank you Name: Address: Phone: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to you: Their Phone: Their Have you attended our retreat in the past? (circle one) No Yes How long ago? How did you hear about us? Please mail with your check to: William D Alessio, 339 Harrison Avenue, Massapequa, NY Questions: Contact Jo-Ann Metzdorff ( ) or joann.metzdorff@gmail.com Visit us at: and

20 Page 20 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish MARCH 3, 2019 Our Lady of Mercy CYO Track Spring 2019 Registration The Our Lady of Mercy CYO Track Program aims to provide a fun, relaxed environment where boys and girls, kindergarten through 8 th grade, can learn the basics of track and field while also developing sportsmanship and teamwork skills. No experience required. The spring season runs during the months of April-June. Meets are held outdoors on weekends at track facilities throughout Nassau and Suffolk. Events consist of team relays and individual dashes of both short sprints and middle distances. At the conclusion of the season, we will hold our annual end of year celebration. Our Lady of Mercy CYO is a non-profit organization. For registration and additional information about the program, contact Kelly at ourladyofmercytrack@gmail.com. Registration deadline is March 22 nd

21 Page 21 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish MARCH 3, 2019 Noted preacher, Bishop Gerald Kicanas, bishop emeritus of Tucson, will conduct a Mission at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, West Hempstead, March The schedule is: Sunday, March 24 6pm Mass with extended Mission Homily Monday, March 25 7:30pm Prayer Service with Mission Sermon Tuesday, March 26 7:30pm Prayer Service with Mission Sermon All are invited. Bishop Kicanas has served as Bishop of Tucson, auxiliary bishop of Chicago, and Rector of Mundelein Seminary of St. Mary of the Lake. He has been Vice President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Chair of the Board of Directors of Catholic Relief Services (CRS). Currently he chairs the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA). He has served on a wide variety of USCCB committees including Migration, Lay Ecclesial Ministry, Diaconate, the Laity, Liturgy, Priestly Formation, and Doctrine. He is currently serving as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Representing CRS, he has recently visited Nepal and Kenya. Spring Open House Sunday, April 7, :00 PM Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY (516)

22 Page 22 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish MARCH 3, 2019 The Sisters of Life will be speaking at the Holy Masses celebrated on Sunday, March 31st, as well as a Lenten Parish Mission on Monday, April 1st at 7pm. The Sisters of Life are a religious community of women founded in 1991 by John Cardinal O Connor. Their missions include serving women who are pregnant and in need, hosting weekend retreats at Villa Maria Guadalupe in Stamford, CT., and a Hope and Healing mission serving women and men who are seeking healing after abortion. The Sisters will be speaking to our parish on the gift of life and the dignity of the human person.

23 Page 23 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish MARCH 3, 2019 Community News HALL RENTAL ALL TYPES OF FUNCTIONS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 2 Eastgate Road Massapequa Park, NY (next to Big Daddy s on Front Street) Scroll down to HALL RENTAL for directions and pictures of hall BINGO! Friday Nights at 7:30 in the OLL School Building Hosted by the Knights of Columbus 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: March 21st Theology Classes will resume now, starting with Tuesday, March 5th in the Church Basement from 7:30 to 9:00 PM. Everyone Welcome. No need to phone; just come. Next Parish Coffee Social NEXT SUNDAY, March 10th, 2019 Room 24 in the School Building The Rosary Society would like to thank John Scanello, of Seaford Bagels, 3970 Merrick Road, Seaford, NY 11735, for his generous donation of 6 dozen bagels and 2 dozen rolls to add to the festivities of the Our Lady of Lourdes feast day celebration on Sunday, February 10. He gave to us unsolicited, gratis, and so generously. Thank you, John!

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