The Mission Statement of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Massapequa Park, New York Pastor:

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1 Our Lady of Lourdes Church Massapequa Park, New York Pastor: Msgr. James P. Lisante Assistants: Rev. Anthony John Heinlein Rev. Edward Seagriff In Residence: Rev. Cletus Nwaogwugwu Rev. Manny Lucero Weekend Visitor: Rev. Martin Klein Permanent Deacon: Rev. Mr. Dominick Valdaro Rev. Mr. Frank Gariboldi Rev. Mr. Ferdinando Ferrara Business Manager: John Brosnan Outreach Director: Corinne Lok 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 5PM 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 Fifth Sunday of Easter April 29, 2018

2 Page 2 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish April 29, 2018 This Week s Masses Monday, April 30th 6:45 Doris Garcia Garcia Family 8:30 Angie De Cosimo Mr. & Mrs. Peter Gannon 8PM Mass of Thanksgiving Tuesday, May 1st 6:45 In Honor of the Blessed Mother 8:30 Anne Byno Mr. & Mrs. Peter Gannon 8PM Holy Souls in Purgatory Wednesday, May 2nd 6:45 Fred Dorrer Wife 8:30 Loretta A. Stryjewski Mr. & Mrs. James Leonardi 8PM George Donovan Wife Thursday, May 3rd 6:45 Danny G. Dungca Linda & Jess Andrew 8:30 George Zaccardo Mr. & Mrs. Peter Gannon 8PM Gerard Shea Patricia Connolly Friday, May 4th 6:45 Raymond Holbrook Richard Grefig 8:30 Anne Byno Patricia Connolly 8PM Marie Bonnarrigo Terry Hudson Saturday, May 5th 6:45 Deceased Members of the Dolan Family 8:30 Linda Macchio Loving Husband & Family 5PM Sophia Jones Diana & John Ponzio 5:15PM Jean Ippoliti Jim & Joanne Iulo Sunday, May 6th 7:30 Purgatorial Society 9:00 Hazel & Joseph O Brien Family 10:30 Int. of Laura Montefusco, Donald Rubin, and Christopher Cutugno 12:30 Joseph & Maria Giordano Frances Giordano Lector Schedule Saturday, May 5tH -5:00 PM - Carolyn bove Sunday, May 6th -7:30 am - Bernard hennelly -9:00 am - ed towers -10:30 am - efrin bacani & jim Dolan -12:30 pm - rick harrington Bulletin Sick List Each week, the parish happily accepts names for the bulletin sick list from family members and friends. The list continues to grow, and we are unable to know the status of those on the list. Many times the petitioned person will themselves ask that their names be removed, informing that they have long since healed and no longer require the prayers. To address this, our Parish will RENEW the bulletin Sick List, beginning with the bulletin of the May 5th & 6th weekend. This will reduce the large number of names, and allow for the list to be reorganized. If you wish a name to be added to the list, simply call the rectory at (516) , or the parish at ollmpk@aol.com. Thank you! Pray for the repose of the Souls of Marie Di Martino Roseann Leggio Anthony Bobelis Kenneth Edwards 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 Mass Celebrants for Next Weekend Saturday, May 5th 5:00 p.m. Fr. Ed 5:15 p.m. (Chapel) Fr. Tony Sunday, May 6th 7:30 a.m. Fr. Manny 9:00 a.m. Fr. Cletus 10:30 a.m. Fr. Peter 12:30 p.m. Fr. Tony (May Crowning)

3 Page 3 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish April 29, th Sunday of Easter Father Edward Mazich, O.S.B. An appreciation for humor, irony, and laughter are authentic signs of a Christian, I believe, since we are only able to truly laugh to laugh with joy, not the nervous bluster of the arrogant or insecure because in Jesus Christ we see the definitive answer to the otherwise confounding inanity and tragedy that so often mark our world. The frustrations, sufferings, embarrassments, and missteps that leave many people who have no faith despondent can be seen by Christian believers as part of the irony of human existence. We have the chance to see a bit of divine humor in today s readings when Paul, having just made one of the most dramatic religious conversions in history, from Pharisaical Judaism to Christianity, struggles to find acceptance among his new Christian fellows. When Saul arrived in Jerusalem he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple (Acts 9:26). One can hardly blame those who shunned Paul s first inroads into the Church community; after all, till recently, he had been an energetic persecutor of these very same Christians. Still, his situation has something of a tragi-comic cast to it as he tries to meet and affirm new friends in Christ while they desperately flee from him. Some earnest intervention from Barnabas saved the day for Paul, and he eventually became a pillar of the early Christian Church. The humor we might find in Paul s plight in Jerusalem gives us a chance to reflect on coming into the Church and the way we are welcomed when we try to do so. Catholics are rightly proud of our home parishes and churches, our schools, our Altar Guilds, Men s Clubs, and our CYO leagues, all of which ought to remind us of the catholicity and universality of the Church. Yet we may have experienced less than an opened-armed welcome at one point or another when joining a new parish or a group within our parish. Catholics are famous for this sort of territoriality, which is very often built on lines of ethnic identity and which can be seen in the proliferation of small Catholic churches in an ethnically rich area like our own. A sure way to celebrate our rightful Catholic identity and to make sure that it does not become parochial or unwelcoming is to see to it that our identity is rooted first in Christ, the true vine (John 15:1) and then in the more particular cultural or regional expressions of our Christian identity. This proper ordering of values gives the Church its catholicity the unity in diversity that has been part and parcel of its existence from the earliest days and which continues to strengthen the Church today.

4 Page 4 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish April 29, 2018 From the Our Lady of Lourdes Department of Religious Education Registration for the school year is now open. Registration forms have been mailed home. Please return ASAP. Early bird discounted tuition is in effect until May 31. Tuesday, May 1: Mandatory First Communion Practice for students, parents and teachers. 5 PM practice for the 11am communion (Ms. Laura Kesselman, Mrs. Christine Salvo, Ms. Chantal Devot, and the RCIC students of Ms. Madia Francois and Mr. Efren Bacani) 7 PM practice for the 2 PM communion (Ms. Sue Bouffier, Mrs. Carey Persico, Mrs. Theresa Burke, Mrs. Kathy Sullivan, Mrs. Francine Meyreles, Ms. Marie Sanon) Saturday, May 5: Sacrament of First Communion at 11 AM and 2 PM Parent Faith Formation Evenings: Father Tony s Theology Classes on Wednesdays May 9 & 23-7:30pm to 9pm in the Church Basement. ****** Our program couldn t exist without the help of many dedicated volunteers. For the school year, we need: Catechists (religion teachers) in the Wednesday 5:45pm and 7:15pm sessions. On-call substitute teachers, special education teachers, and clerical office helpers. Guest speakers to share their faith experience, or to present any relevant topic, to groups of parents and/or groups of students. If any of our parishioners have suggestions for special activities or projects to enhance the faith journey of the children and/or the families in our program, please let us know! ******

5 Page 5 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Parish Outreach Ubi cáritas et amor, Deus ibi est April 29, 2018 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 community. Your continued support and great generosity of food donations, paper goods, school supplies and recent winter coats 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 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 stands at 2,959. 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. Ministry of Consolation Our parish is richly blessed to have gathered a wonderful group of volunteers who make up Our Lady of Lourdes Ministry of Consolation team. The most valuable gifts we can give are 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 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 if you would like to volunteer. Thank you for your consideration. Our Lady of Lourdes Massapequa Park Bereavement Support Group GENERAL BEREAVEMENT For the Loss of a Loved One STARTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25th, 2018 *Wednesday Evenings - 8 Weeks *May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 13, 20 7:00pm 8:30pm *PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATES PRE- REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please call: Parish Outreach 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 contact Parish Outreach at

6 Page 6 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish April 29, 2018 The Collection for Sunday April 22, 2018 was $13, 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. 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 Dayman US Army, PFC Joseph DiCicco Army, Commander Christopher DeMay - Navy, Nicholas R. DoLieto - Marine 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, 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, L.CPL. Paul Vermillion-USMC 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 Please include name, rank and branch of service. Prayers for the Sick Jacqueline Barbaro, Patrick Barrett, Palma Beilman, Ann Bertrand, Elizabeth Bianco, Edward Bodor, Thomas Boffardi, Timothy Burns, Cristiana Cannizarro, Alma Cappa, Marie Cariola, Michael Cariola, Theresa Casella, Michael W. Caselli, Carol Castellano, Audrey Catalano, Steven Checca, Billy Coyne, Eileen Crawford, Antonio Crispino, Frances Cronin, Jaine Crowley, Benny D Aquilia, Sebastian DeLuca, Patrick DiGennaro, Dan Donahue, Eugene F. Drury, Sr., Michelle Romano Farley, Janet Farulla, Joseph Fenaroli, Lia Galm, Billy Gallagher, Tricia Giordano, Kim Graf, Marion Harrington, Mark Horowitz, June Jandovitz, John Janesco, Jesus Jupio, Peter F. Kearns, Andrea Kimble, Jan Korszun, Megan Landy, Mary Larson, Dotti Leto, Joan Lombardi, Frank Macchio, Olivia Macchio, Matt Malley, Bernadette McCaffrey John McDonald, Frank McGinnis, Helen McMahon, Marie Molloy, Baby James Charles Montanto, Ellen Mormile, Millie Mota, Anthony Muller, Timmy Mulligan, Mary Mullin, Blanche & Herman Navon, Eileen Nocera, Jack O Leary, Richard Olson, Maureen Passaro, Samuel Pecora, Vincent Pinto, Joanne Powers, Patricia Regan, Peter Rogers, Carissa Romano, Irene Romano, Jean Marie Roncallo, Richard Rosmarin, Dolores Rudzinski, Ayden W. Sabino, Nancy Saviano, Janet Shavel, Giuseppe Sottile, Regina Southard, Jean Taino, Bonnie Tarr, Stella Thomson, Marie Tiné, Larry Tomanelli, Jean Trier, Ursula Vobis, Jim Wallace, Joy Wendel, Dottie Witt, Dorothy Woll

7 Page 7 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Parish Revenue Sharing with Ocean Financial - The Catholic Credit Union April 29, 2018 Our Lady of Lourdes participates in Ocean Financial FCU s Parish Revenue Sharing Program where we have received a total of $5,705 since this program began. We receive funds based on your usage of the Ocean Financial Visa credit/debit cards. We would like to thank each of you who are already using an Ocean Financial Visa card, and we would like to encourage those who are not members to become cardholders today. To become a member, visit or call (516) St. Agnes Cathedral Elementary School is celebrating 100 years May 19, 2018! We are looking for alumni, former teachers, parents, and grandparents. Please use the link below so we can share information regarding the events that are planned. stagnes-school.org/alumni/alumnilistsign_up KELLENBER MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL SECOND TRIMESTER HONOR ROLL SCHOOL YEAR OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH VICTORIAL DUIGNAN DEIRDRE HARRINGTON JOSEPH LORES KIMBERLY LORES GRACE MCKENNA SAMUEL MILLMAN ASHLEY MINNS EMMA O KEEFE Wills and Bequests have the power to impact future generations. It s so easy to include our Parish in your Will and still provide for loved ones. You may be able to make a simple bequest by adding the following language: I give and bequeath the sum of $ (or the % of), to be used for the general program of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, a Catholic Church in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Ensure the future vitality of our Parish with your charitable bequest or consider other Estate Planning options, such as designating our Parish as beneficiary of a life insurance policy or an IRA account. To receive a brochure about Wills and Bequests, please call Balara Kilarjian at ext. 257 STEVEN VECCIA

8 Page 8 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish April 29, 2018 If you haven't had a chance to listen to Msgr. Jim's wonderful interview on his radio show "Personally Speaking" with Bishop John Barres, it's on the OLL website, Click on "Personally Speaking with Msgr. Jim Lisante" on the Home Page to listen. Msgr. Jim's Personally Speaking episodes are posted on the OLL website, and in addition to his interview with Bishop Barres, also included are recent episodes with actors Jim Caviezel and Norm Lewis and television personality Kathie Lee Gifford. Entertaining and inspiring interviews of people in the public eye talking about their faith and values. ALTAR SERVERS All young men and women who have completed the third grade are invited to participate as Altar Servers for weekend liturgies and special liturgical celebrations. If you would like to become an Altar Server please contact the parish office (516) Mother s Day Novena Cards are available in the church and chapel lobby. Have your mother and loved ones remembered. Please fill out the card and return to the rectory or place it in the collection basket.

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10 Page 10 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish April 29, 2018 ROSARY MARCH SUNDAY, MAY 6TH 12:30 MASS MASS FOLLOWED BY ROSARY AND MAY CROWNING IN THE GROTTO Sal Valentinetti Concert On Saturday, May 12th Holy Trinity High School will be hosting a Sponsor a Titan benefit concert featuring HT alumnus, Sal The Voice Valentinetti. The goal of the Sponsor a Titan program is to raise scholarship money that will directly impact future Titans. Call or visit holytrinityhs.org for more information. "Come Watch One Hour With Me" Come take up Jesus' invitation to spend one hour praying with Him as part of the Nocturnal Adoration Society. The next Nocturnal Adoration Society prayer meeting will be held Fri/Sat May 4th & 5th beginning at 10:00 PM Friday. There will be one hour meetings through the night until 6:30 AM. All are welcome to come and pray. If you would like to join the NAS please contact Helen or Joe Amorin at or call the rectory. Teens and young adults come join our NAS Young Adults group which will meet for one hour of prayer beginning at 9:00PM on each first Friday (next meeting is May 4th).

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12 Page 12 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish April 29, 2018 Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Garden Spring/Summer 2018 As we enjoy the beauty of Spring, we have begun Phase VI of the Memorial Garden Grotto Restoration. There is another opportunity to purchase memorial bricks, for anyone who hasn t had a chance to do so. As a reminder, memorial text can contain a message of remembrance for our deceased loved ones, but can also pave our Living Walkway, marking moments such as; Births, Baptisms, Birthdays, Weddings, Graduations, Holy Orders, Anniversaries etc. Please watch for the many upcoming changes, as we restore this beautiful garden dedicated to Our Blessed Mother and Bernadette. We will keep you informed in the bulletin of the different opportunities to care and share in memorializing and restoring items in the Grotto. If you have any questions, please contact the rectory Thank you for your continued support. God Bless!

13 Page 13 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish April 29, 2018 Sharing Our Gifts through the CMA As stewards, we choose to live our lives in thanksgiving to our generous God. Our actions and words - what we choose to do or not to do - are all examples of our gratitude. Christian stewards seek ways to share what we have been given. One very important vehicle for exercising our stewardship is the Catholic Ministries Appeal. The CMA allows us an opportunity to share our gifts in many different ways. Gift of Financial Resources: Of course, when we think of the Catholic Ministries Appeal, we think of sharing our financial resources. More than 600,000 of our sisters and brothers received support and assistance from the funds shared through the CMA each year. It is rare that just one person or one parish could touch this many lives. The CMA brings us beyond the individual, the group and the parish and unites us as one Church of Long Island. Gifts of Time and Talent: In addition to money, the CMA offers opportunities to share our time and talent. Parishes often form CMA committees to support a smooth and organized Appeal effort. Others share their gifts by volunteering in the ministries that the CMA supports. One of the great benefits of the Appeal is communication. People are informed of the many good works, programs and opportunities in this diocese. The CMA tells of the good works of the Church and communicates the opportunities to share our God-given gifts. Gift of Prayer: The Catholic Ministries Appeal brings us closer to those we help and support. We can become more connected with our sisters and brothers through prayer. We may wish to pray for those who support the Appeal, those who volunteer, those who receive support and even those who cannot participate for whatever reason. The Catholic Ministries Appeal is Stewardship in action! To make a donation, you can also visit CatholicMinistriesAppeal.org or call us at ext. 296 Thank You!

14 Page 14 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish April 29, 2018 PRO LIFE NEWS ST. GIANNA MASS FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES: Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 5pm to 7pm at St. Agnes Cathedral, Vigil Mass 5 th Sunday of Easter, Saint Gianna Feast Day. Celebrant: Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of Rockville Centre. Part of the liturgy will include a blessing in thanksgiving for those celebrating the gift of a child, those planning now or in the future for a child and those who are expecting a child. After Mass there will be an opportunity to venerate the relics of St. Gianna. 6pm Reception at the Pastoral Center with Catholic Health Service s Gianna Center of Long Island for Women s Health and Fertility. RSVP by April 20, For more information or to register contact the Respect Life Office at ext 681 or ext 626, or aobrien@drvc.org NATIONAL DEFUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD DAY: SATURDAY, APRIL 28 th Witness at Planned Parenthood Smithtown (70 Maple Avenue) and Planned Parenthood Huntington (755 New York Ave Rte 110) both sites from 9am 10:30am UNMASKING PLANNED PARENTHOOD: A pro-life vigil will be held outside of Nassau County Planned Parenthood s Annual Gala Pink Out Power Up fundraiser on Friday, May 4, 2018 at the Cottage at the Milleridge Inn. With signs showing the truth about the abortion business, pro-lifers will silently greet the donors coming to celebrate abortion. We will stand on the public sidewalk along Broadway (not on the Milleridge Inn property). Location: 585 N Broadway (Rts 106/107), Jericho, just north of Northern State Parkway and the LIE. The pro-life vigil will be from 7pm until 8:15pm. Signs provided. Sponsored by the LI Coalition for Life, info@prolifeli.org MARCH FOR LIFE NY: Monday, June 4, 2018 Albany, NY 10:30am at Children s Memorial, Empire State Plaza, then march to the State Capital steps for a pro-life rally with many national and local pro-life speakers. For more info go to: Marchfor- LifeNY.org. Listen to: blogtalkradio.com/march4lifeny-radio 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 or hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org 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: GABRIEL S COURAGE is a family-centered perinatal program that assists expectant parents who have received a prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting illness. It offers a multidisciplinary team approach offering compassionate support, education and birthplanning services. Through the development of a birth plan, parents are able to determine the care they want for their baby and make decisions for their newborn prior to birth. An important component of the program is taking memory-building photos, footprints and handprints, reaffirming the precious life of this special infant. For more than a year after the child s birth, the team will remain in contact with the family to help bridge the feelings of loss, while validating the role of the parents. This program is open to all! For more information: or call CHS. All calls are confidential.

15 Page 15 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Community News April 29, 2018 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 CYO HELP NEEDED PHONE JOHN CHESTER ( ) OR FR. TONY ( ) IF YOU CAN HELP US WITH OUR CYO- COACHING OR ANYTHING ELSE Next Parish Coffee Social June 10th, 2018 Room 24 of the school building From 9:00am to 12:30pm 2nd 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: May 10th Father Tony s Theology Class Will meet again May 9th, :30 PM in the Church Basement

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