Our Lady of Lourdes Church Massapequa Park, New York 11762 Pastor: Assistants: Msgr. James P. Lisante Rev. Anthony John Heinlein Rev. Edward Seagriff In Residence: Rev. Cletus Nwaogwugwu Permanent Deacon: Rev. Mr. Dominick Valdaro Rev. Mr. Frank Gariboldi Business Manager: John Brosnan Outreach Director: Corinne Lok Music Director: J.C. Laws ollmpmusic@gmail.com Religious Ed. Director: Bernadette Schaefer 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 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: Saturday: Sunday: 6:45, 8:30am, 8:00pm 6:45, 8:30am/5:00pm and 5:15pm Chapel 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 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 18, 2017
Page 2 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish June 18, 2017 The Bread and Wine have been donated For a Special Intention This Week s Masses Monday, June 18th 6:45 Father s Day Novena 8:30 Myrtle Truhn Family 8PM Aguedo S. Guanlao Family Tuesday, June 19th 6:45 Father s Day Novena 8:30 Nieves Alerta Linda & Jess 8PM Barbara Ann Donovan Danielle & Steven Grupinski Wednesday, June 20th 6:45 Father s Day Novena 8:30 Loretta Krieser Joseph Krieser 8PM Margaret Sabella Chris Sabella Thursday, June 21st 6:45 Father s Day Novena 8:30 Clement Hudson Family 8PM Leoncio Sabino Family Friday, June 23rd 6:45 Father s Day Novena 8:30 Anthony Danzi Mr. & Mrs. James Leonard 8PM Robert Truhn Family Saturday, June 24th 6:45 Father s Day Novena 8:30 Adam L Eplattenier Arlene L Eplattenier 5PM William Joseph Chung Family 5:15PM Alicia Bautista Gloria Roa Sunday, June 25th 7:30 Father s Day Novena 9:00 Leo Fabrizio Donna Quilty 10:30 Anna & John Boyle, Dennis & Barbara Fabella, Robert Girards 12:30 Barbara Amorusso The Sanctuary Candles in the Chapel and Church have been donated For a Special Intention Lector Schedule Saturday, JUNE 24th -5:00 pm - Marie-Laetitia Woolley & Tom varriale Sunday, June 25th -7:30 am - Rick Harrington -9:00 am - Sue Bouffier & Carey Persico -10:30 am - Michelle Tiné & Lisa Jandovitz -12:30pm - Mary Lucich & Jeanne Virzera Pray for the repose of the soul of Donna Vollaro Mass Celebrants for Next Weekend Saturday, June 24th 5:00 p.m. Fr. Cletus 5:15 p.m. (Chapel) Fr. Tony Sunday, June 25th 7:30 a.m. Fr. Manny 9:00 a.m. Fr. Marty 10:30 a.m. Msgr. Lisante 12:30 p.m. Fr. Ed
Page 3 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish June 18, 2017 10 amazing facts about the power of the Eucharist A monstrance containing the Holy Eucharist is carried in procession through the streets of Rome, from the Basilica of St. John at the Lateran to St. Mary Major Basilica, in observance of the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. The Eucharist comes to us as a work and gift of the whole Trinity. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM A friend recently told me that her father used to help her mother in the kitchen with the most tedious of tasks. One thing he liked to do was peel walnuts and sort them into buckets. Then, he would give bags of the nuts to friends and family. My friend s father recently passed away and a few months later she reached into her freezer to get some of the walnuts to make banana bread. As she looked at the bag of walnuts she realized that even though her father was gone, he had left her nourishment for her journey. At that moment, my friend suddenly had a deeper understanding of the Eucharist. Jesus knew he was going to ascend into heaven, but he left his followers with something to nourish them, and not just earthly food but his own Body and Blood. We are looked after. We are cared for. We have a heavenly Father who knows our every need and goes to great lengths to give us what we require. Our daily bread is not a symbol or mere earthly sustenance; it is true spiritual food, the real flesh and blood of our Savior the God-man. The Eucharist is nourishment that transcends ceremony and finds its power and its essence in the very workings of the Trinity itself. Here are some of the amazing effects of the Eucharist: 1) Union with Christ: Reception of Jesus in the Eucharist fuses our being with that of Christ. St. Cyril of Alexandria describes it as similar to when melted wax is fused with other wax. The Christian journey is a journey to become like Christ, to abide in him and he in us. The Eucharist is the means for this to happen. 2) Destruction of venial sin: The Eucharist destroys venial sin. Destroys! Through sin, the fervor of our charity can be dampened by venial sin. But when we receive the Eucharist we are united with Charity himself, which burns away the vestiges of our venial sins and leaves us cleansed and ready to begin again. 3) Preservation from mortal sin: While we should refrain from receiving the Eucharist when we are aware of being in a state of mortal sin, we should receive the Eucharist as much as possible when we are able because it preserves us from grave sin. It is as if the Eucharist s power washes away the venial sin in our souls and then covers us with a protective coat which helps us to stay away from serious sin. 4) Personal relationship with Jesus: Many Christians speak of the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus, which is very true. But it is primarily through the Eucharist that we can truly have an intimate encounter with the Person of Jesus. Benedict XVI once pointed out this connection: Continued...
Page 4 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish June 18, 2017 Continued Today, there is a need to rediscover that Jesus Christ is not just a private conviction or an abstract idea, but a real person, whose becoming part of human history is capable of renewing the life of every man and woman. Hence, the Eucharist, as the source and summit of the Church s life and mission, must be translated into spirituality, into a life lived according to the Spirit (Sacramentum Caritatis). 5) Gives life: According to the Catechism, the Eucharist preserves, increases, and renews the life of grace received at Baptism (CCC 1392). In other words, reception of the Eucharist increases the life of grace already present within us. Sounds even better than a trip to a spa! 6) Unity with the Body of Christ: Since we are united more closely to Christ through the Eucharist, we are therefore united more closely to all the other people who receive the Eucharist! In other words, the Eucharist is like the glue that keeps us united with Jesus and all our brothers and sisters in the Church. 7) Commits us to the poor: The words of St. John Chrysostom shame those of us who leave the Eucharistic table without caring for Christ in the poor: You have tasted the Blood of the Lord, yet you do not recognize your brother,....you dishonor this table when you do not judge worthy of sharing your food someone judged worthy to take part in this meal.... God freed you from all your sins and invited you here, but you have not become more merciful. 8) Spiritual consolation: Holy Communion is a foretaste of the joys of heaven so it can produce joy in us as we experience real unity with God. If we are feeling beaten down by the difficulties of life, we can come to the Eucharist, our font of joy, and ask the Lord to fill us with his consolation and peace. 9) Peacemaking: In the Synod on the Eucharist in 2005, the bishops discussed how the reception of the Eucharist in war-torn areas transformed the people of God and gave them the impetus to seek peace: Thanks to Eucharistic celebrations, peoples engaged in conflict have been able to gather around the word of God, hear his prophetic message of reconciliation through gratuitous forgiveness, and receive the grace of conversion which allows them to share in the same bread and cup. (Propositio 49) 10) Provides a focal point for our lives: If we really understood the profound nature of the Eucharist, we would begin to center our lives around Holy Communion. There is nothing more important that can happen in our lives. Not football games, or get-togethers or picnics. There is nothing more important than our weekly appointment to receive the medicine of the Doctor of souls, Jesus. All of these amazing effects and more can be yours this Sunday! Or better yet, try going to a daily Mass near you. But remember that your disposition when receiving the Eucharist can determine how open you are to the powerful effects. So, be reverent, focused and beg God to give you, through the power of the Eucharist, all the graces that you need in your life right now. Like a good Father, he will listen. Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble Jul 05, 2016 Aleteia
Page 5 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish June 18, 2017 Corpus Christi Sunday This Sunday, June 18th, the 12:30pm Mass will be immediately followed by Triple Benediction on the parish grounds. Please join us in prayer. Persuasive Pro-Life Pro-Life Apologetics Training Speaker - Trent Horn Author of Persuasive Pro-Life: How to Talk About Our Culture s Toughest Issue Ever get tongue-tied trying to explain why you re pro-life? Trent will present the non-religious reasons to oppose abortion, and how to graciously make the pro-life case. Saturday, June 24th, 2017 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. American Legion Hall, Islip No admission charge. Light refreshments. Sponsored by Long Island Coalition for Life
Page 6 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish June 11, 2017 Rosary Society Trip: Padre Pio Shrine in PA and Blue Army Shrine in NJ Summer 2017 Once again, the OLL Rosary Society is planning an overnight trip. This will take place on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Please join us on this pilgrimage to The National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, PA and National Blue Army Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Washington, NJ. Nestled in the beautiful countryside within the Diocese of Allentown, Padre Pio s Centre contains a replica of Our Lady of Grace Chapel, a Padre Pio Spirituality Centre and the Saint Pio Museum. The Chapel is a reproduction of the original Friary Church where Padre Pio received his stigmata. The Blue Army is a shrine in the lush hills of NJ, dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima. A Marian procession takes place on the 13 th of the month to commemorate the apparitions of Our Lady. There will be confessions, Rosary/Procession with the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, a speaker - Reverend Chris Alar, Holy Mass with main Celebrant Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhodes, followed by Benediction, Eucharistic Procession, Fatima Farewell, Enrollment in the Brown Scapular, Blessing of Religious Articles and Divine Mercy Chaplet. This promises to be a memorable and inspiring experience. We will participate in Mass at both locations. In addition, we will be able to pray the rosary and meditate together and reflect in peaceful settings. You will be able to visit the gift shops and make new friends. We will discuss the special indulgence that will be offered on this trip. The price is: $160.00 Single Occupancy and $120.00 per Person, Double Occupancy Includes: -Roundtrip Bus Transportation -Bagels and coffee on Saturday morning -All-day access to Shrines, grounds and gift shops at both locations -Cold lunch both days (Saturday; assorted wraps from BJ s Club & Sunday: Panera Bread options below) -Overnight stay at Quality Inn in Hackettstown, NJ -Continental breakfast in hotel on Sunday morning NOTE: Dinner on Saturday evening will be at Tap House Grille, at own expense. RSVP no later than Saturday, July 15, by filling out the attached form and enclosing a check with the designated amount, made payable to OUR LADY OF LOURDES ROSARY SOCIETY. Forward to the rectory in an envelope clearly marked Rosary Society Trip. You will then be contacted with a confirmation and details of the departure time (early a.m.) Rosary Society Summer 2017 Trip Form Name(s): Address: Phone: Best time of day to reach me: CIRCLE ONE: Single Occupancy @ $160.00 OR Double Occupancy @ $120.00 per person Provide the name of the individual who will be sharing the room with you. Roommate should fill out separate form. Name of roommate: Make your selection below for Sunday s Panera Bread boxed lunch: (Sandwiches are served on whole grain bread with pickle, chips and a cookie. Full salads are served with baguette roll and cookie) 1. IF CHOOSING.Half Sandwich with Half Salad - Pick 1 half sandwich and 1 half salad Turkey Ham & Swiss Zesty/Spicy Mediterranean Veggie Tuna Salad Seasonal Greens Caesar Salad Greek Salad 2. IF CHOOSING.Full Sandwich Pick 1 full sandwich Turkey Ham & Swiss Zesty/Spicy Mediterranean Veggie Tuna Salad 3. IF CHOOSING Full Salad Pick 1 full salad Seasonal Green Salad Caesar Salad Greek Salad ( add Chicken to Salad) Any questions, please contact: Susan Bouffier 516-655-1275 or Bernadette Schaefer 631-649-6383
Page 7 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Parish Outreach Ubi cáritas et amor, Deus ibi est June 11, 2017 Parish Outreach Food Pantry Currently our food pantry is in need of Peanut Butter, Jelly, Tomato Sauce, Pasta, Cereals, Tuna and Coffee Please continue to be as generous as your means allow. On behalf of our neighbors in need, thank you for all the good you do! Parish Outreach hours are Mon.-Thurs., 9:00am-4:00pm. "Bereavement Corner". In honor of the completion of our Bereavement Support Classes. On difficult days You comfort and direct me Spirit, sustains me If my heart is sad You pull me through with memories Spirit, sustains me If I am lonely You remind me to reach out Spirit, sustains me If I am happy I can share it with others Spirit, sustains me When disappointed You fill the gap in my heart Spirit, sustain me When I feel unloved I know you love me always Spirit, sustains me Author's initials A.N. 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 2,423. 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 yarns, crochet hooks or knitting needles in support of this effort. If you are interested in joining our group please contact Parish Outreach at 516-541-1260. 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 the gifts 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 our coordinator, Deacon Frank Gariboldi and all our volunteers for embracing this beautiful ministry. Please call Parish Outreach at 516-541- 1260 if you would like to volunteer. Thank you for your consideration. Paper Goods Drive On occasion, the people who come to us for food assistance will ask if we can provide paper products such as toilet paper or paper towels. Food donations, as you know, remain our first priority! However, it would be a helpful addition to the folks we serve if we could offer some assistance with paper goods. If you would consider a donation of toilet paper or paper towels that would be a wonderful thing! Thank you for all the good that you do!
Page 8 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish June 11, 2017 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 Week s Collection: 15,351.50 Let us continue to pray for peace. Let us also pray for all those serving in the military. 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 McQuadeArmy, Jason Moritz - Sgt. USAF, Pvt 1st Class Joshua Nichols - US Army, Lt. Col. Thomas O Connor, US Army, Spc. Manuel E. Palmer 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, L. CPL. Ryan Albergo - USMC, Private 1st Class Bryan Antico - US Navy, Senior Airman Justin Craig, 1st Lt. Connor Lewis - US Army, Timothy Breen Combes US Army 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 Pat Aginley, Paige Ashford, Jacqueline Barbaro, Bobby Bernstein, Hugh Blisard, Thomas Boffardi, Timothy Burns, Michael W. Caselli, Cristiana Cannizarro, Michael W. Caselli, Carol Castellano, A.J. Cavalli, Billy Coyne, Angelo DeCosimo, Eileen Crawford, Frances Cronin, Jaime Crowley, Rita Currie, Sebastian DeLuca, Siham Denho, Victor DeVirgilio, Patrick DiGennaro, Vincenzo DiGrigoli, Dan Donahue, John Dorrer, John P. Dorrer, Andre Dreyfuss, Eugene F. Drury, Jose Dungca, Joseph Fenaroli, Billy Gallagher, Jean Glessing,Carol Hayward, Alice Hennelly, Isabella Inzerillo, John Janesco, Jesus Jupio, Peter F. Kearns, Tara Keenan, Jimmy Kennelly, Matthew Kramer, Mary Larson, Dotti Leto, Frank Macchio, Olivia Macchio, Matt Malley, Maltese Family, Tricia McGee, Jerry McGinnis, Helen McMahon, Jack McNeil, Robert Meier, Joseph Miller, Marie Molloy, Montefusco Family, Millie Mota, Mary Mullin, Blanche & Herman Navon, Eileen Nocera, Jack O Leary, Pat Peck, Josephine Pfeffer, Vincent Pinto, Joanne Powers, Patricia Regan, Peter Rogers, Richard Rosmarin, Carol Ruberti, Ayden W. Sabino, Jan Santacapita, Mary Scandura, Joy Schilling, Giuseppe Sottile, Cliff Stevko, Carol Taasffe, Bonnie Tarr, Stella Thomson, Larry Tomanelli, Jean Trier, Ursula Vobis, Jim Wallace
Page 9 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish June 11, 2017 Anointing Mass Sunday, July 23rd - 12:30 PM A Mass for the sick, aged, and handicapped to receive the powerful Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. For those being anointed, please consult an usher upon arrival for directions on priority seating. Next Parish Coffee Social SUNDAY JULY 29th 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: July 13 Room 24 of the school building From 8am to 12pm Everyone is welcome!
Page 10 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish June 11, 2017 PRO LIFE NEWS HAPPY FATHER S DAY! Every family needs a father a father who shares in his family s joy and pain, hands down wisdom to his children and offers them firm guidance and love. Pope Francis A Prayer for Fathers God our Father, we give you thanks and praise for fathers young and old. We pray for young fathers, newly embracing their vocation; may they find the courage and perseverance to balance work, family and faith in joy and sacrifice. We pray for our own fathers who have supported and challenged us; may they continue to lead in strong and gentle ways. We remember fathers around the world whose children are lost or suffering; may they know that the God of compassion walks with them in their sorrow. We pray for men who are not fathers but still mentor and guide us with fatherly love and advice. We remember fathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers who are no longer with us but who live forever in our memory and nourish us with their love. Amen. PERSUASIVE PRO-LIFE The LI Coalition for Life Educational Trust Hosts Trent Horn Pro-Life Apologetics Training Saturday, June 24, 2017, 10am-2pm, American Legion Hall, Islip. Do you get tongue-tied, flustered, or intimidated discussing abortion? Learn how to calmly and effectively defend the right to life of unborn humans. For information: 631-243-1435; info@prolifeli.org Directions to American Legion Hall 39 Nassau Ave, behind Islip Town Hall, between Montauk Hwy (NY27A) and Amuxen Ct, west of Islip Ave (Rte 111). Municipal parking east side of Town Hall. FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM MISSION JUNE 21 JULY 4 We are called to follow Christ as missionary disciples by seeking the truth, serving others, and living our faith in all that we do. Let us take a few moments each day from June 21, the vigil of the Feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More, to July 4, Independence Day, to pray, reflect, and take action on religious liberty, both here in this country and abroad. Fortnight Rally for Religious Freedom: June 28 th Holy Trinity High School, 98 Cherry Lane, Hicksville. 6pm Public Witness Rosary in front of the auditorium facing Newbridge Road. 7pm Fortnight Rally for Religious Freedom in the auditorium. Keynote Speaker: Bishop John O. Barres. No ticket or reservation required. For more information: 631-896-8331. Sponsored by the Diocese of Rockville Centre and Catholics for Freedom of Religion FACE THE TRUTH Pro-life event Defend the Freedom for ALL to be born Saturday, July 1 st 10am-11:30am, Manorville LIE Exit 70 South & Route 111. Pro-lifers are asked to stand as a visible sign against the status quo of legal abortion. Peaceful outreach on the public sidewalk. Signs provided. Rain or Shine. Sponsored by Long Island Coalition for Life, 631-243-1435, info@prolifeli.org Spiritual Adoption: Make a personal commitment to pray daily for one unborn child who is in danger of being aborted. You are asked to spiritually adopt one unknown baby and pray that this child be carried to term and experience the fullness of life as God intended. Daily prayer: "Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion. (Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen) Hope and Healing after Abortion: The Sisters of Life host monthly Days of Prayer & Healing, Gatherings, and Hope & Healing Weekend Retreats. They include witnesses of mercy, Scripture sharing, personal prayer, opportunity for Sacramental Confession, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Call 866-575-0075 or email: hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org Rosary and Adoration for Life: Please consider spending time before the Blessed Sacrament and praying 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. Visibility Matters: Weekly prayerful presence Planned Parenthood, Massapequa - Saturdays 10:30am-12pm, 35 Carmans Rd, Massapequa (across from the mall parking lot). For info: 516-541-8056. National Right to Life Academy: June 29- August 4, 2017. For more information: www.nrlc.org/academy. The National Right to Life Academy empowers young pro-life leaders through a 5-week summer course held at NRTL headquarters in Washington DC. Students are challenged not only in learning the arguments but effective communication skills and grassroots organizing. (Possible 3 college credits.) Camp Esther: NYS Right to Life Committee annual teen leadership weekend for young men and women who want to learn how to effectively spread the pro-life message and serve the pro-life cause. July 28-30, 2017 at the Good News Center in Utica, NY. Call 518-434-1293 for information.
Page 11 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Community News June 11, 2017 Do you want to develop a deeper relationship with God? Does your search for God seem to be at a crossroad? Do you want to explore new methods in prayer? Or has prayer become difficult? Do you feel the need for someone to assist you in discerning the call of the spirit? Or do you feel the need for a companion on the spiritual journey to walk with you and listen? I will be glad to help you...efren R. Bacani, Spiritual Director & Parishioner here at Our Lady of Lourdes. Father Tony s Theology Classes are currently on hiatus for the Summer. Please join us at our next class on Wednesday, September 13th at 7:30 PM in the church basement. For more information, call the rectory: 541-3270 Please call me @ (516) 281-5876 Saint John the Baptist DHS is offering a Prep Course to prepare students for the Catholic High School Entrance Exam. We will run five 2 and 1/2 hour sessions beginning in September. This year we are also offering a Test Taking Strategies class the Friday evening before the exam. For additional information, please visit www.stjohnthebaptistdhs.net, or call 631-587-8000 ext. 117 St. William the Abbot 41st Annual Family Festival Wednesday, July 5th - Sunday, July 9th Hours: 7 PM - 11 PM (Wed - Fri) 6 PM - 11 PM (Sat) 5 PM - 10 PM (Sun) Rides Games Food Entertainment 50/50 P.O.P All Nights 2017 Toyota Camry Raffle Las Vegas in Our Air Conditioned Lower Church
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