Page 2 Sunday February 23, 2014 Masses For The Week Altar Server Assignments Monday, February 24th 6:45 Fernando Memije Matthew 8:30 Int. Edward Steiger Dot & Bob Quinn 8 PM Michael DiArchangel Nojunas Family Tuesday, February 25th 6:45 Int. John Brosnan 8:30 Joan Rusignolo Judy Freund 8PM Int. Steven & Mike Jacobs Family Wednesday, February 26th 6:45 Int. Don Barry 8:30 Rosemary Pinghera Theresa & Larry Pinghera 8PM Int. Bob Porcelli Thursday, February 27th 6:45 Patrick Curley Family 8:30 Jimmy Sweeney Mom & Dad 8PM Lisa Langhan Spadaro Family Friday, February 28th 6:45 Int. Larry Blieka 8:30 Geraldine Perrella George & Marion Jelinek 8PM Int. Ivana Bartosik A Friend Saturday, March 1st 6:45 Int. Michael O Donnell 8:30 Richard Wilczek Alice Brosseau 5PM Christian Marshal Bruce & Christine Fleming 5:15 Gerard Shisko Caffarella Family Sunday, March 2nd 7:30 Purgatorial Family 9:00 K of C Our Lady of the Island Deceased Members 10:30 Albert G. Kaval, Jr. Margaret & Barbara 12:00 Fred Lawrence Theresa & Family 1:30 Int. Fr. Robert E. Mason Dom & Patricia Valdaro Monday, February 24 8 pm - Tuesday, February 25 8 pm Joseph Giglio Wednesday, February 26 8 pm Daniel Tomic Thursday, February 27 8 pm Alexander Zapata Gabriel Zapata Friday, February 28 8 pm - Brendan O Keefe Peter O'Keefe Saturday, March 1 5 pm - Cameron Russo Matthew Russo Sunday, March 2 7:30 am - Miguel Hutchinson 9:00 am - Brendan O Keefe Peter O Keefe 10:30 am - Christopher Giglio Joseph Giglio Alexander Zapata Gabriel Zapata 12:00 noon Laura Glynn Mary Glynn Keith Irving 1:30 pm - Stephen Martinez Joshua Michael Please pray for the repose of the souls of Antoinette Angelone John Vota Ferdinand Dorrer Rest in peace The Bread and Wine have been donated this week In Loving Memory of Kenneth F. Perrone The Sanctuary Candle in the Chapel has been donated for A Special Intention The Sanctuary Candle in the Church has been donated for A Special Intention Lector Schedule Saturday, 3/1-5:00 PM Marie-Laetitia Woolley * Sunday, 3/2-7:30 AM Bernard Hennelly - 9:00 AM Efren Bacani - 10:30 AM Joselyn Mirabal and Rick Bacani - 12:00 PM Carolyn Bove - 1:30 PM Jeanne Virzera
Our Lady of Lourdes Page 3 Dear Friends, CONFESSION IS ALWAYS a revealing time. It's a special privilege to share in the journey of human souls. Sometimes a priest is deeply humbled by the depth of feeling expressed by the person who comes in to confess. And then there are kids' confessions! They tend to be both delightful and predictable. The sins of children seem to fall into one of two major categories. They either lie to their parents or fight with their brothers and sisters. The lies are usually the kind that get us out of trouble. The fights usually have no real motive. They begin over something small and are forgotten pretty quickly. Probably everyone of us who has brothers or sisters has had a number of tense moments. We're companions, housemates, rivals, competitors, friends and enemies. We love each other because we're related. But sometimes we don't even like each other. We often enough come from the same parents, but couldn't be more different. We're raised with similar values and yet, frequently end up embracing very different ideals. God gifts us in deeply different ways. Some are better looking than their siblings. Others are smarter. Others are kinder. And others have more friends. Older brothers and sisters tend to think they had it rougher than the younger kids. And probably that's true. The older guys and gals are watched more closely. Parents are new at all this and want to be sure of doing it right. They become a little more relaxed with later children. All of which brings me to the story of one brother and sister who recently helped to put it all in perspective. Peggy Say is the older sister of a man named Terry Anderson. And like most siblings, they didn't always get along. They'd bicker and be sarcastic with each other. They'd second guess each other often. And their life choices were frequently at odds. They grew into adulthood, not unlike many other sisters and brothers, taking each other pretty much for granted. Then life changed this haphazard relationship and brought into sharper focus the importance of one for the other. On March 16, 1985, Terry Anderson, working as a journalist in Beirut, was kidnapped by Islamic terrorists. His imprisonment and torture lasted longer than any other American hostage. He was released after six long years of captivity. Throughout those awful years Peggy Say had a chance to think and pray about her missing brother. She got to examine her real feelings about someone she had always expected to be there. She was given the time to wonder about the meaning of being someone's sister. And she came to recognize that having a brother or sister is a special grace. Peggy Say might well have sat in paralyzed silence, hopeful that the government would somehow free her brother Terry. But Peggy chose a different way to love. She got involved. She wrote letters. She visited tons of politicians. She worked up petition drives. She hounded ambassadors and presidents. She fought like a tiger for her kid brother. She simply never gave up, because she knew that her brother w as w orth it. If T e rry Anderson was a captive for over six years, so was his sister Peggy. She was captivated by the realization of the meaning of true love. Others might have despaired. During Terry's time of imprisonment, both his father and brother passed away. But even these heartbreaks could not dissuade Peggy Say. If anything, their deaths reminded her that she had a living brother waiting to be rescued. And that knowledge gave her unrelenting determination. After six years of separation, Peggy Say and Terry Anderson were reunited. And Anderson admits that his faith in God and the knowledge that people like his sister Peggy were battling for his release always gave him hope. The passion Peggy has for her brother is a powerful witness of the reality of love. But, in truth, it shouldn't take a devastation like kidnapping to learn the real value of a brother and sister. They are truly gifts from God. Not, without their failings, just like us. They should be loved and appreciated today. In the Love of Christ, Msgr. Jim Lisante Pastor
Page 4 Sunday February 23, 2014 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 you donated $ 11,310.11 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: Christopher B. Afetian - Sgt USMC, Pvt. Kevin L. Blieka U.S. Army, Sgt. Brian Andrew Dayman, US Army, Commander Christopher DeMay - Navy, Spc. Gregory Devaney -Army, Nicholas R. DoLieto - Marine Corps, A1C Timothy Erkens USAF, Capt. Michael Ferrari, USMC, Spencer French, 1st Lieutenant, US Army, Airman Steven Freund-USAF, 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, Capt. Michael Hanna- US Army, Chaplain Major Timothy Hirten, USAF, Maj. Luke Holian USMC, Kristen Janoscak DOD-USAF, 1st Lt. Josef Kaplan- US Army, 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, Jason Moritz - Sgt. USAF, Pvt 1st Class Joshua Nichols - US Army, Lt. Col. Thomas O Connor, US Army, Lyle Oldmixon- Pvt. 1st Class USMC, Spc. Manuel E. Palmer US Army, Cpt. David Paolillo USAF, Cpt. Kathleen Paolillo USAF, L. CPL Michael E. Porfidio - USMC, Capt. Joseph Shultz, L CPL Eric Vazquez USMC, US Army, Spec. Zachary Small - US Army, US Army Sgt. Michael Stephney 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 Vivian Blum, Joanne Brady, Ed Burch, Al Cavalli, Angelo DeCosimo, Angela DePolo-Huges, Jane M. Depraida, Theresa Dimitri, Barbara Donovan, Connie Fennessey, Kathi Finnegan, Peggy Folan, Wilfred Furlong, Bill Goodman, Hart Family, Gloria Hartford, Carol & Russ Hayward, Gasper Ingui, Jesus Jupio, Vanessa Linn, Noel Martinez, Robert E. Mason, Marie Molloy, Pat O'Brien, Florence O'Neill, Marie Peritore, Georgia Pettit, Vincent Pinto, Lisa Roberts, Donald Rubin, Ayden W. Sabino, Angie Scandiffio, Walter Schulein, Zina Smaowell, Ginny Stanton, Edward Steiger, Annemarie Tine, Thomas Tine, Jr., Larry Tomanelli, John Vota Lent: Our Journey into the Heart God Sundays: 1pm - 3:30pm March 9, March 23 and April 13 St. Joseph s Academy 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood Building #2 Sr. Mary Mc Connell, CSJ, Presenter Free Will Donation Register by March 1 mcconnellm@csjbrentwood.org Include name, number, email & sessions Come to One ~ Come to All!
Our Lady of Lourdes Page 5 Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Garden Phase II Spring 2014 Once again, we would like to thank all who have helped support our Memorial Garden Grotto Project Phase I. We are very pleased with the workmanship and outcome of the memorial bricks and benches. As spring 2014 approaches, we will now begin Phase II of the Memorial Garden Grotto Restoration. We are now offering another opportunity to purchase memorial bricks, for anyone who hasn t had a chance to do so. (Please refer to the attached Reservation Form ) 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. In addition to the bricks, we are also replacing the top of the altar in the Memorial Garden with a stunning new, black granite piece deserving of its sacred purpose. The four sides of the altar top will be engraved in gold lettering to match the benches, one of which, (front) is already spoken for. There is an opportunity to purchase one of the remaining three sides of the grotto altar. Please call the rectory if you re interested in dedicating or memorializing these special sites. 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 office @ 516 541 3270. Thank you for your continued support. God Bless!
Page 6 Our Lady of Lourdes HOW TO ORDER BRICKS Your contribution of $160.00 entitles you to have a 4 x 8 brick engraved with up to 3 lines of script, 14 characters per line including spaces and punctuation.. Your contribution of $300.00 entitles you have an 8 x 8 brick engraved with up to 6 lines of script, 14 characters per line including spaces and punctuation. Engrave my inscription as follows: 4 x 8 Brick Please complete the following information RESERVATION FORM *Note: A 20% minimum deposit is required with your order and 8 x 8 Brick payment in full by May 5, 2015 Purchaser s Name Address Payment Method CASH: $. CHECK:$, City State Zip OWES:$. PIF: Email Phone One order form per brick. Additional order forms are available at the rectory. Please return this form with your check payable to Our Lady of Lourdes Church 855 Carmans Road, Massapequa Park, NY 11762
Sunday February 23, 2014 Page 7 Parish Outreach Food Pantry Thank you always to the generous people of our faith community who continue to support our parish food pantry. Because you care we can come to the aid of many of our neighbors in need. As you know, Parish Outreach helps families every day with the basic human need of good food. As we begin a brand new year, please continue to be as generous as you can throughout these winter months. Thank you for all the good you do! (With great appreciation for every food item donated, our pantry is currently in need of stocking up on Peanut Butter, Tomato Sauce and Tuna) The following items are most in need on an everyday basis. On behalf of the needy in our parish community, may God bless you for all the good you do! Tuna Cereal Coffee or Tea Canned Fruit Pancake Mix Powdered Milk Pasta Pancake Syrup Juices Pasta Sauce Can Vegetables Soup Peanut Butter Instant Potatoes Macaroni & Cheese Jelly Rice Cookies/Crackers Oatmeal Beans Jell-O/ Pudding Temporary Employment Opportunity at Catholic Charities Diocese of Rockville Centre Temporary Driver Suffolk Meals on Wheels Program Babylon/Amityville area (core work schedule: 19 hrs./week; M-F, 10 am start) We are seeking an experienced delivery driver who is familiar with Southwest Suffolk routes to deliver meals to homebound seniors while monitoring and reporting any changes in their physical, emotional or mental status. HS/GED and a valid NYS Driver s License required. Our ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience as a delivery driver and demonstrated knowledge of vehicle maintenance. Solid communication, organizational and client service skills are needed. This position is temporary. Email resume and cover letter to: jobs@catholiccharities.cc or fax to: 516.733.7038. Please specify Temporary MOW Driver in subject line of your email or fax. Parish Outreach hours are Mon.-Thurs., 9am to 4:pm Ministry of Consolation We Care Blankets Our Care Blankets group of volunteers continues to meet on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to 11:30am, in Room 4, right next door to Parish Outreach. Since our group began in November 2009, a total of 1,038 gorgeous hand-made colorful blankets have been lovingly created. Thank you so much for the care, time and talent that goes into every beautiful creation, each a special gift for a very special child undergoing cancer care. We are happy to accept contributions of yarns, crochet hooks or knitting needles. If you would be interested in joining please give Parish Outreach a call at (516) 541-1260. The more the merrier! 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.
Page 8 Our Lady of Lourdes "We must stand up for the rights of our neighbor who is suffering from injustice; we must defend them all the more vigorously because we see Jesus present in them. Surely this is our duty because of our love for others for His sake. We have no right to be 'sleeping watchmen' or dumb watch-dogs. Whenever we see evil we must sound the alarm." Blessed Charles de Foucauld Last week, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child issued a report attacking the Church for her teachings on contraception, abortion, and homosexuality. Austin Ruse, president of the Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute (C-FAM) states, "Starting at the Cairo Conference in 1994, the Church has been able to block an international right to abortion...the Holy See has consistently handed the Catholics for Choice, the Norwegians, the United Nations Population Fund...defeat after defeat." Sheila Liaugminas writes at www.mercatornet.com that this report was likely payback. "Despite its non-voting status at the United Nations, the Holy See has stood as the major barrier to the UN goal of universal access to abortion and contraception for young girls and women throughout the world. While the Church was unable to convince all nations - including the United States - of the evils of abortion, the Vatican, as a sovereign state, continues to play an important role at the negotiating table in areas in which the Church has a stake in helping to ensure the right to life and the dignity of the person. The UN has attempted to end that influence." Sr. Mary Ann Walsh responded, "The Committee on the Rights of the Child is correct to voice concern over sexual abuse and is to be commended for its efforts. It would have credibility, however, if it also worked to protect the most basic right of a child: the right to live. Would that it made headlines because of concern for minors being trafficked in the world's sex trade and children dying from starvation and dysentery from impure water. When the UN committee strays into the culture wars to promote abortion, contraceptives and gay marriage, it undermines its noble cause and trades concern for children to concern for organizations with other agendas...the committee no doubt expected the negative reaction of the Vatican to last week's report. But it may have been surprised that so many in the elite media objected too. The Economist criticized the report for being sloppy and taking positions on issues where consensus is lacking. The Atlantic's Emma Green complained that the report inappropriately critiqued deeply-held religious beliefs. And the Boston Globe's John Allen argued that the report would only confirm the opinion of skeptics that the UN is motivated by politics and secular ideology." Sheila Liaugminas concludes, "One...can only hope that perhaps there will be no victory at all for the aggressors against the greatest defender of human dignity and human rights around the world."
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Sunday February 23, 2014 Page 11 THEOLOGY CLASS 7:30-9:00pm in the Church basement Abstracts of each class are given out, so you can best follow the lectures Phone the rectory for more information. Next Class - Tuesday, March 4th SPRING INTO SERVICE, SPREAD THE WORD! Live-in Service Opportunities with the Little Sisters of the Poor Subjects: 1. Church History 2. Church Dogma 3. Apologetics 4. Scripture Everyone Welcome! Books, videos & DVD s for Loan Free of charge About the Program: This is an opportunity to experience service to the elderly poor, prayer and community life in a faith filled community of women religious. Open to single, Catholic, college-aged women from anywhere in the United States. Spring, fall or winter break volunteer placements available. Summer service placements offer the possibility of paid employment while enjoying the live-in experience. No nursing experience required. A great experience for anyone discerning religious life. CYO BASKETBALL Phone Rectory, ask for Fr. Tony 516-541-3270 Or phone John Chester @ 516-799-5640 Get on the waiting list for next season Travel for Boys Clinic for Boys & Girls Note: Now accepting clinic athletes Service Locations: We have Homes for the elderly in locations across the United States. Overseas placements are also possible. A list of available locations and positions will be sent to you with the application. Application Deadline: Applications for spring, fall or winter break are accepted at any time. For the summer program applications must be received by March 15, 2014, with notification of placements by April 1st
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Sunday February 23, 2014 Page 13 Community News Our Lady of Lourdes Church 855 Carmans Road, Massapequa Park Friday $1800 in prizes at 8:00 PM Tuesday Golden Society, at 7:30 PM $2000 in Prizes w/progressive Jackpot 2 ND AND 4 TH THURSDAY EVENINGS, 7:30 PM IN THE PARISH CENTER ROOM 16 Next Meeting: February 27th $2000 IN PRIZES - $850 GIANT JACKPOT Progressive Jackpot on Tuesdays MAGNIFICAT Retreat (February 28-March 2, 2014): You are invited to attend a Retreat sponsored by Magnificat - a ministry to Catholic women starting on Friday, February 28th through Sunday, March 2nd, which will be held at the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, NY. Our speaker is Sister Miriam James, who is gifted and anointed to teach and to bring healing to the hearts of women. Sister Miriam James travels around the country speaking and sharing her testimony, leading women to walk as true Daughters of the King! The cost is $230 per person and reservations are required, as space is limited. For more information, please call Angela Rizzo at (516) 763-1739 Healing Mass February 27th, 2014, Thursday @ 7:30pm at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 29 Clay Pitts Road, Greenlawn, NY 11740 Spirituality For Singles - Monthly Singles Gathering Saturday, Mar 1, 2014, 8:30PM St. Aidan Parish, 510 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY, 11596 Our Monthly gathering for singles; discussion, meditation, socialization. $5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages will be served Contact: Ray (516) 561-6994 or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com