Our Lady of Lourdes Church Massapequa Park, New York 11762 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:...............................541-3270 Religious Education:.....................799-5179 Convent:..............................541-1748 R.C.I.A.:..............................799-5179 Parish Outreach:........................541-1260 Website: www.ollmp.org 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) 541-3270. 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 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 27, 2019
Page 2 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish January 27, 2019 This Week s Masses Monday, January 28th 6:45 Fr. Robert Mason 8:30 Nancy O Keefe Marguerite Bitetti 8PM Elicide and Rev. Christian Nicholas Family Tuesday, January 29th 6:45 Fr. Norbert Laskowski Furlong Family 8:30 Mary Badia Mary & Joseph Monaco 8PM Emilsen Reyes Xiomara Henke Wednesday, January 30th 6:45 In Thanksgiving 8:30 Raymond & Elizabeth Nicholson Lentini Family 8PM Alexander Salamone Manzi Family Thursday, January 31st 6:45 Catherine Grefig Richard Grefig 8:30 Int. Myrna Grubman Mary Rodriguez 8PM Int. James Bobrowski Madia Friday, February 1st 6:45 Souls in Purgatory 8:30 Michelle Furchak Charles Scanio & Family 8PM Int. Stephen O Connoll Andrea Barrett Saturday, February 2nd 6:45 Nieves Alerta Lynn Johnson 8:30 Wesner A. Andre 5PM Frank Coppola Anne Zelezny 5:15PM Sam & Lucy Castiglia Toni Shindak Sunday, February 3rd 7:30 Martin King Helen Bobrowski 9:00 Mary B. O Neill Jack O Neill 10:30 Sabina Dojlioko, Margaret McGeary, Denise Anzalone 12:30 Dorothy Myles Sandy & Frank Balistrieri Lector Schedule Saturday, February 2nd -5:00 PM - Carolyn Bove & Ed Towers Sunday, February 3rd -7:30 am - Rick Bacani & Bernard Hennelly -9:00 am - Sue Bouffier & Matt Imperio -10:30 am - Efren Bacani & Jim Wilshere -12:30 pm - Jim Dolan & Billy Dwyer Pray for the Repose of the Souls of Clara Durant Donald Oehl Victor Blancato May the Souls of the Faithful Departed, Through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. 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 Mass Celebrants for Next Weekend Saturday, February 2nd 5:00 p.m. Fr. Cletus 5:15 p.m. Fr. Tony Sunday, February 3rd 7:30 a.m. Fr. Kevin 9:00 a.m. Fr. Andiy 10:30 a.m. Msgr. Lisante 12:30 p.m. Fr. James
Page 3 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish JANUARY 27, 2019 February 11 th, OUR LADY OF LOURDES, The Patroness of our parish Feast Day. The Parish celebration will be on Sunday February 10 th 2019. In honor of the Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Patroness of our Parish, the Rosary Society is now accepting donations for flowers. As an offering to the Blessed Mother, please be as generous as your means will allow. Envelopes will be distributed after each Mass on Saturday, January 26th and Sunday, January 27th. Please return the envelopes with your donation to the Rectory or at the second collection on Saturday, February 2nd, or Sunday, February 3rd. Invitation to pray the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes, 9 days before the Feast Day. Novena start one day earlier as we will celebrate the Feast day on Sunday the 10 th of February. Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2/1 6:30pm (chapel) 2/2 after the 8:30 Mass 2/3 after the 12:30 Mass (church) 2/4 6:30pm 2/5 6:30pm 2/6 6:30pm 2/7 6:30pm 2/8 6:30pm 2/9 after the 8:30 Mass (Chapel) Sunday 2/10 - HAPPY FEAST DAY! Refreshments will be served after each Mass. 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 noon Movie in the auditorium on the apparition Our Lady of Lourdes Feast Day is also known as The World Day of the Sick. Holy water from Lourdes will be available to those who wish to bless themselves.
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Page 7 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish JANUARY 27, 2019 From the Our Lady of Lourdes Department of Religious Education Week Sixteen: Wednesday January 30 or Saturday February 2 Tuesday, January 29: Level 2 MANDATORY Parent Meeting with Monsignor Lisante at 7pm in the Church Sunday, February 10: Level 3 Family Mass at 10:30am. Meet in the reserved section on the right side of the church at 10:15am. Students must sign in with a teacher. Think First and Stay Safe safety presentation during class time. Parents are welcome to attend: Levels 5 and 6: Wednesday, February 6 or Saturday, February 9 Wednesday, February 27: Level 8: All Confirmation activities are due. Level 7: All Confirmation preparation activities are due. ** Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6: Three Mass Reflection worksheets are due. ** **Must be completed before the student can move up to the next grade Level. Attention Level 2 and Level 8 parents: If you wish to order a DVD of your child s Communion or Confirmation Mass, please return your order envelope to our office ASAP. There is a minimum number of orders we must receive in order to engage the services of the videographer. If these minimums are not met, all received orders will be canceled and payment will be refunded. Top of Form Our Second Annual Catechist Retreat, which provides essential catechist enrichment and development, was held on Thursday, January 17. Monsignor Lisante asked our teachers to reflect upon the Holy Family for guidance in interacting with their students. He recalled the bible passage in which 12-year old Jesus was missing for three days before he was found in the temple teaching the elders. Monsignor reflected that Jesus was a special child who caused Mary and Joseph many anxious moments, but that didn t affect their love for him. Even though they were baffled and didn t understand what Jesus was all about, they were always caring, patient and supportive of him. Likewise, we may not understand the behaviors of our students, but we cannot give up on them. Monsignor encouraged us to remain empathetic and patient by keeping in mind that like Jesus, each child is special and may have challenges of which we are not aware. We were also reminded that while it may not appear that our students are listening to us or learning from us, we are still reaching them by planting seeds of faith. Later in their lives they will recall something they learned in our class, or something we said or did, and they will be touched by it. Monsignor Lisante also addressed the ongoing issues affecting our Catholic Church. He urged us not to give up on the Church nor to allow our love for the Church to be diminished or lost during these challenging and difficult times. After Monsignor s talk, we gathered for refreshments and fellowship in the rectory.
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Page 5 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish JANUARY 27, 2019 January 17, 2019 by New York State Catholic Conference For Immediate Release: January 17, 2019 A Statement from the Catholic Bishops of New York State Words are insufficient to describe the profound sadness we feel at the contemplated passage of New York State s new proposed abortion policy. We mourn the unborn infants who will lose their lives, and the many mothers and fathers who will suffer remorse and heartbreak as a result. The so-called Reproductive Health Act will expand our state s already radically permissive law, by empowering more health practitioners to provide abortion and removing all state restrictions on late-term procedures. With an abortion rate that is already double the national average, New York law is moving in the wrong direction. We renew our pledge to offer the resources and services of our charitable agencies and health services to any woman experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, to support her in bearing her infant, raising her family or placing her child for adoption. There are life-affirming choices available, and we aim to make them more widely known and accessible. Our Governor and legislative leaders hail this new abortion law as progress. This is not progress. Progress will be achieved when our laws and our culture once again value and respect each unrepeatable gift of human life, from the first moment of creation to natural death. Would that not make us truly the most enlightened and progressive state in the nation? Timothy Cardinal Dolan Archbishop of New York Most Rev. Edward B. Scharfenberger Bishop of Albany Most Rev. Nicholas DiMarzio Bishop of Brooklyn Most Rev. Richard J. Malone Bishop of Buffalo Most Rev. Terry R. LaValley Bishop of Ogdensburg Most Rev. Salvatore R. Matano Bishop of Rochester Most Rev. John O. Barres Bishop of Rockville Centre Most Rev. Robert J. Cunningham Bishop of Syracuse And the Auxiliary and Retired Bishops of New York State
Page 8 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish JANUARY 27, 2019 Parish Outreach Food Pantry I would like to take this opportunity to again thank everyone who donates to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Outreach. Every donation we receive is greatly appreciated! As you are shopping this week, please consider picking up an item or two that is listed below. You will be helping us to be able to continue to provide nutritious food to your neighbors in need. Thank you again for your consideration! 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 Parish Outreach hours are Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 10:00am to 2:00pm, and Wed. 10:00am to 11:30am "Whatever you do to the least of these, you do to Me." 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 516-541-1260. 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 January 16 stands at 3,436. 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 516-5411260. Matthew 25:40
Page 9 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish JANUARY 27, 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. 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 516-541-3270 Please include name, rank and branch of service. Prayers for the Sick Joe Amorin, Jean Bahadur, Palma Beilman, Robbie 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, Peter & Nora Gannon, Melissa & Timothy Gatto, James Gick, Agnes Hans, Marion Harrington, June Jandovitz, Jesus Jupio, Peter F. Kearns III, Andrea Kimble, Father Marty Klein, Ella Linehan, Fred Margiotta, Lena Mastandrea, Sandy Mattina, Kevin McCann, Florence Mirro, Amparo Monsalve, Marie Molloy, Mary Mullin, James Myers, Ellen Nadler, Blanche Navon, Herman Navon, Vincent Pinto, Richard Pierce, Michael Prior, Mary Eileen Prisinzano, Concetta Purick, Irene Romano, Jean Marie Roncallo, Sheila Rosenbaum, Peter Schumacher, Margo Sciarrotta, Jennifer Shriver, Bruna Soper, Cathy Sullivan, Marie Tiné, Elizabeth Thompson, Larry Tomanelli, Jean Trier, Diana Vallone, Ursula Vobis
Page 10 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish JANUARY 27, 2019 St. Martin of Tours Catholic School 30 Union Ave, Amityville invites you to their Catholic Schools Week Open House Sunday, January 27th, 2019 10 am 1 pm Visit our classrooms, Meet our teachers, Tour our school, Meet our students, Learn about our Full Day Nursery, Full Day Pre-K, & Grades K-8 www.smtschool.org Learn about our Before & After Care, After School Clubs, Regents Math, STEM Lab, Service Projects, Faith in Action, Technology
Page 11 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish JANUARY 27, 2019 Come Watch One Hour With Me The Nocturnal Adoration Society will be holding their monthly prayer sessions beginning Friday evening February 1st at 9:00 PM (Young Adults Hour) and continuing through the night until Saturday morning February 2nd at 6:30. Please come and take up Jesus' invitation to spend one hour in prayer with Him. The sessions are held in the Chapel, and all are welcome. If you would like to join the Nocturnal Adoration Society as a member, please contact Helen or Joe Amorin at 516-799-0039, or call the rectory.
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Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Page 14 JANUARY 27, 2019 MARIA REGINA SCHOOL NURSERY THROUGH GRADE 8 And EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM NURSERY ~ 3 YEARS OLD PRE-K ~ 4 YEARS OLD KINDERGARTEN ~ 5 YEARS OLD Grades 1 ~ 8 IMMEDIATE REGISTRATION THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019 6:00 ~ 8:00 PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2019 ~ 12 NOON ~ 2:00 pm FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED PROGRAM FILLS QUICKLY INCENTIVES FOR IMMEDIATE REGISTRATION Maria Regina School 4045 Jerusalem Avenue Seaford, New York 11783 (516) 541-1229 FAX (516) 541-1235 www.mariareginaschool.org
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Page 16 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish JANUARY 27, 2019 The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2019 is Catholic Schools: Learn, Serve, Lead, Succeed St. Rose of Lima School s Nursery and Pre K, full day kindergarten through grade 8 has so much to offer as we lead children in the ways of faith, strengthen their academic performance and challenge them to a spirit of service. Join us in our celebration of Catholic Schools Week by praying with us at the 9 AM Mass on Monday, January 28 at St. Rose Church. See how we worship! Mark your calendar for our annual OPEN HOUSE during this special week. To see classes in session, meet school parents, board members and the principal, visit us on Tuesday, January 29 from 9:30 10:45 AM. See how we learn! For the chance to talk with teachers, visit us in the evening at school between 7:00 8:00 PM see how we love what we do! Call 516-541- 1546 to schedule a tour during the AM or PM. Can t make our open house? Come and visit our ELA Fair on Wednesday, February 13 from 6:45 8:00 PM. View the projects completed by pupils in grades 4 8. We invite you to become part of our school community!
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Page 18 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish JANUARY 27, 2019 Join Fr. Mickey Bancroft on a trip to the Passion Play in Oberammergau also visiting Salzburg, Venice and Milan Friday, August 28 - Sunday, September 6, 2020 $4,598.00 per person based on double occupancy Eight Nights Includes: Daily Mass Sightseeing Round trip airfare from JFK 6 nights in 4 star hotels 2 nights in Oberammergau Daily Breakfast plus 2 dinners & 1 lunch Tickets to the passion play Memories to last a lifetime! www.regina-tours.com Contact Fr. Mickey: 631-323-1323 or Angelica: 1-800-CATHOLIC ext. 250 or email: avillegas@groupist.com OUR LADY OF LOURDES CYO
Page 19 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish JANUARY 27, 2019 Community News HALL RENTAL ALL TYPES OF FUNCTIONS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 2 Eastgate Road Massapequa Park, NY 516-798-9887 (next to Big Daddy s on Front Street) www.kofc-6911.org Scroll down to HALL RENTAL for directions and pictures of hall YOUTH GROUP FOR OUR TEENAGERS. ALL TEENAGERS INTERESTED, PHONE FR. TONY 516-541-3270 ADULTS WILLING TO HELP, PHONE FR. TONY 516-541-3270 Next Parish Coffee Social Sunday, March 10th, 2019 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: February 21st
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