Page 2 Sunday January 25, 2015 Masses For The Week Altar Assignments Monday, January 26th 6:45 Joseph Stallone OLL Office & Staff 8:30 Arlily G. Emperado Homer & Tina Guanlao 8 PM Evelyn Rampolla Husband & Family Tuesday, January 27th 6:45 Franca Miller Sister 8:30 Phil Gallagher Winnie 8PM Int. John Milton Family Wednesday, January 28th 6:45 Int. Vita Netti Richard Grefig 8:30 Mark Cerhornich Mark & Joe Monaco 8PM Int. Peter & Evelyn Regan Family Thursday, January 29th 6:45 Joseph Ferriso Irving Family 8:30 Anna McDonnell Alice & Bernard Hennelly 8PM Micheline Brun Nicole Blanchard Friday, January 30th 6:45 Angela & Sherman Glass Family 8:30 Anna McDonnell Mary & Scott Hennelly 8PM Int. Fr. Tony Heinlein Bible Study Group Saturday, January 31st 6:45 Frank Bruno Henry & Doreen Tomlinson 8:30 John Lynch Bernadette 5PM Catherine Grefig Family Sally & Abbe Schaeffer Florence Fornabaio Sunday, February 1st 7:30 Purgatorial Society 9:00 Dorothy Brandow Frank Calabro 10:30 The Family of Mary Doherty Catherine Crawford 12:15 Ronald Dernbach Melinda & Douglas Maidhof 1:30 Rita M. Plum Marcella Sahni Monday, January 26 8 pm - Tuesday, January 27 8 pm - Joseph Giglio Wednesday, January 28 8 pm - Daniel Tomic Thursday, January 29 8 pm Alexander Zapata Gabriel Zapata Friday, January 30 8 pm - Brendan O Keefe Peter O'Keefe Saturday, January 31 5 pm - Cameron Russo Mary Glynn Laura Glynn Sunday, February 1 7:30 am - 9:00 am - Brendan O Keefe Peter O Keefe 10:30 am- Jennifer Jandovitz Joseph Giglio Keith Irving 12:00 noon - Alexander Zapata Gabriel Zapata 1:30 pm - Stephen Martinez Matthew Russo Please pray for the repose of the soul of John F. Moreno Rest in peace The Bread and Wine have been donated this week For a Special Intention Lector Schedule Saturday, 1/31-5:00 PM Jean Cooper The Sanctuary Candle in the Chapel has been donated for For a Special Intention The Sanctuary Candle in the Church For a Special Intention Sunday, 2/1-7:30 AM Al Hans - 9:00 AM Matt Imperio - 10:30 AM Joselyn Mirabal and Rick Bacani - 12:15 PM Rick Harrington - 1:30 PM Vincent Gatto
Our Lady of Lourdes Page 3 10 ways Catholics can live the Year of Faith WASHINGTON To honor the fiftieth anniversary of the Second Vatican Council and the twentieth anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI has announced a Year of Faith, starting October 11 and ending November 24, 2013. The goal is to strengthen the faith of Catholics and draw the world to faith by their example. Bishop David Ricken of Green Bay, Wisconsin, chairman of the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, offers "10 Ways Catholics Can Live the Year of Faith." Rooted in guidelines from the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, some of these suggestions are already requirements for Catholics; others can be embraced by Catholics at all times and especially during the Year of Faith: 1. Participate in Mass. The Year of Faith is meant to promote the personal encounter with Jesus. This occurs most immediately in the Eucharist. Regular Mass attendance strengthens one's faith through the Scriptures, the Creed, other prayers, sacred music, the homily, receiving Communion and being part of a faith community. 2. Go to Confession. Like going to Mass, Catholics find strength and grow deeper in their faith through participation in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Confession urges people to turn back to God, express sorrow for falling short and open their lives to the power of God's healing grace. It forgives the injuries of the past and provides strength for the future. 3. Learn about the lives of the saints. The saints are timeless examples of how to live a Christian life, and they provide endless hope. Not only were they sinners who kept trying to grow closer to God, but they also exemplify ways a person can serve God: through teaching, missionary work, charity, prayer and simply striving to please God in the ordinary actions and decisions of daily life. 4. Read the Bible daily. Scripture offers first-hand access to the Word of God and tells the story of human salvation. Catholics can pray the Scriptures (through lectio divina or other methods) to become more attuned to the Word of God. Either way, the Bible is a must for growth in the Year of Faith. 5. Read the documents of Vatican II. The Second Vatican Council (1962-65) ushered in a great renewal of the Church. It impacted how Mass is celebrated, the role of the laity, how the Church understands itself and its relationship with other Christians and non-christians. To continue this renewal, Catholics must understand what the Council taught and how it enriches the lives of believers. 6. Study the Catechism. Published exactly 30 years after the start of the Council, thecatechism of the Catholic Church covers the beliefs, moral teachings, prayer and sacraments of the Catholic Church in one volume. It's a resource for growing in understanding of the faith. Another helpful resource is the U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults (USCCA).
Page 4 Sunday January 25, 2015 7. Volunteer in the parish. The Year of Faith can't only be about study and reflection. The solid grounding of the Scriptures, the Council and the Catechism must translate into action. The parish is a great place to start, and each person's gifts help build up the community. People are welcome as ministers of hospitality, liturgical musicians, lectors, catechists and in other roles in parish life. 8. Help those in need. The Vatican urges Catholics to donate to charity and volunteer to help the poor during the Year of Faith. This means to personally encounter Christ in the poor, marginalized and vulnerable. Helping others brings Catholics face-to-face with Christ and creates an example for the rest of the world. 9. Invite a friend to Mass. The Year of Faith may be global in its scope, focusing on a renewal of faith and evangelization for the whole Church, but real change occurs at the local level. A personal invitation can make all the difference to someone who has drifted from the faith or feels alienated from the Church. Everyone knows people like this, so everyone can extend a loving welcome. 10. Incorporate the Beatitudes into daily life. The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) provide a rich blueprint for Christian living. Their wisdom can help all to be more humble, patient, just, transparent, loving, forgiving and free. It's precisely the example of lived faith needed to draw people to the Church in the year ahead. Source: USSCB
Sunday January 25, 2015 Page 5 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 $ 13,023.89 Thank you! 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 Ashley Anderson, Samuel Banakazami, Kerry Burns, Timothy Burns, Jane Depraida, Jean Desroches, Barbara Donovan, Jason Costabile, Patricia Craig, Maryann Di- Marino, Emily Rose DiMarino, Audrey Dymant, Carol & Russ Hayward, Fr. John Anthony Heinlein, Michael Heinlein, Rose Hudy, Olivia Macchio, Joan Magsmen, Colleen Maguire, Daria Mangelee, Anne Marie Marzec, Fr. Robert E. Mason, Blanche Navon, Vincent Pinto, Sursati Radcliffe, Bob Raymond, Ayden W. Sabino, William Slezak, Annemarie Tine, Thomas Tine, Jr., Larry Tomanelli The parish is endeavoring to locate a hospital bed in good condition for a parishioner who is recovering. If anyone in the parish has a hospital bed or knows where a hospital bed maybe available for donation please contact Carol or John by calling the rectory at 516-541-3270. Thank you for kindness and consideration.
Page 6 Our Lady of Lourdes Food Pantry The continued support and encouragement of our parish family is nothing short of a beautiful thing! Because you care we can extend a helping hand to many of our neighbors in need. As you know, Parish Outreach assists families every day with the basic human need of good foods. Please continue to be as generous as you can during this Christmas season and throughout the winter months. May God Bless you and your families for all the good you do in kindness to others! At this time the food pantry is most in need of replenishing Tomato Sauce and Breakfast Cereal. As always, the following list of items are the basic everyday foods we love to have plenty of to share with those in need. Thank you! Parish Outreach 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 1,298 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. Canned 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 Parish Outreach hours are Mon.-Thurs., 9:00am-4:00pm. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS Good Shepherd Hospice Bereavement Services are opened to anyone in the community who has experienced a loss through death at no charge. Upcoming Bereavement Support Groups, led by a Bereavement Specialist, include: Spousal/Partner Loss Group 1/21/15-3/11/15; 2:00 PM- 3:30 PM Parents Who Have Lost an Adult Child Group- 1/7/15-2/25/15; 5:30 PM-7:00PM Both groups held at Good Shepherd Hospice Administrative Office, 110 Bi-County Blvd., Suite 114, Farmingdale. Registration required (631) 828-7631 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.
Sunday January 25, 2015 Page 7 Spirituality For Singles - Monthly Singles Gathering Saturday, Feb 7, 2015, 8:30PM, after the 7:30PM Mass St. Aidan Parish, 510 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY, 11596 Our Monthly gathering for singles; discussion, meditation, socialization. This Gathering will feature a guest performance by Reason 4:13 Ages 35+; $5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages will be served Contact: Ray (516) 561-6994 or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com 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 NEXT COFFEE SOCIAL Sunday, March 8th 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Everyone welcome! NO Coffee Socials in January OR February (Helpers needed..phone rectory) For our Coffee Social, also for our CYO. If you d like to help in either of these Parish activities phone Fr. Heinlein @541-3270 or John Chester @799-5640 for the CYO or Margie Corradina @815-0669 for the Coffee Social 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 Meetings: February 12th March 12th Please join us! You are cordially invited to our Open House! Sunday, January 25, 2015 10:00am 12 noon All grades Nursery thru Grade 8. Tuesday, January 27, 2015 10:00am 11:00am Come to a place where values are learned; where your child can reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment. Maria Regina School, 4045 Jerusalem Ave., Seaford. www.mariareginaschool.org, call for a tour: 516-541-1229 Happy Holy Hour - all young adults in their 20s and 30s you are invited to join the Young Adults of The Diocese of Rockville Centre for a Happy Holy Hour on Thursday, January 29 at 7:30 at Holy Family Church 17 Fordham Avenue, Hicksville. Fr. Frank Zero, the Pastoral Associate of Holy Family Church and a friend of the young adult community, will be the Presider for this Holy Hour. Afterwards, join us for food and fellowship at Jackie Reilly s, 3964 Hempstead Bethpage Turnpike, Bethpage! Spend time in prayer with our Lord and in fellowship with His people. If you have any questions, please contact Marianne Sheridan, Director for Young Adults, Diocese of Rockville Centre at 516-678-5800, ext. 615. June 8 20, 2015 Catholic Pilgrimage to Rome with Papal General Audience, the Shrines of Italy including Montecassino, Padre Pio, Assisi, Lanciano, Padua, Exposition and viewing of The Shroud of Turin & The Passion Play in Sordevelo, Italy. Nonstop air from JFK. For more information or a flyer please call Cathie or Mike Milanoat 1-800-773-2660.
Page 8 Our Lady of Lourdes 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. Fr. Heinlein's theology class is on temporary hiatus Please watch for date when class will resume. Subjects: 1. Church History 2. Church Dogma 3. Apologetics 4. Scripture Everyone Welcome! Books, videos & DVD s for Loan Free of charge Congratulations to the following Our Lady of Lourdes Parishioner for achieving a place on the first Trimester Honor Roll in Chaminade High School Senior: James Gould IV
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Page 10 Sunday January 25, 2015 Community News Our Lady of Lourdes Church 855 Carmans Road, Massapequa Park Friday $1800 in prizes at 7:30 PM Tuesday Golden Society, at 7:30 PM $2000 in Prizes w/progressive Jackpot $2000 IN PRIZES - $850 GIANT JACKPOT Progressive Jackpot on Tuesdays POSITION AVAILABLE The Parish of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Melville, is now interviewing for a new position, Director of Parish Outreach. The Outreach Director will coordinate the volunteers (e.g., Core Workers) who serve the clients who seek parish assistance through the food pantry and other support services. This is a part-time position, twenty hours a week. A degree in the social sciences is required (masters preferred), as well as experience in parish outreach. Please send cover letter and resume to Fr. Frank Schneider, 175 Wolf Hill Road, Melville, NY 11747, or email to fschneider@stelizabeth.org. Faith on Tap is a forum engaging young adults in straight talk and honest answers to questions of faith. FOT is a venue where a young adult can meet other young adults who are also living out their faith. Next Faith on Tap will be on Monday, February 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wantagh Inn, across from the Wantagh RR Station. Our talk for this evening will be The Hobbit: The Journey of a Soul given by Anthony Gentile, a dynamic and passionate speaker who works closely with the Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese, is a husband, father of 5 and has served on the Executive Board of the Long Island Catholic Men s Conference. Anthony is passionate about ministering to young adults and furthering the gospel of Jesus Christ. The talk begins at 7:30, but doors open at 7:00 come early have something to eat meet new friends catch up with old friends! For more information, please contact Marianne Sheridan, Director for Young Adults at msheridan@drvc.org. The residents of our 13 group homes invite your parishioners to our 6th Annual Variety Show. Our residents have spent the past few months rehearsing with St. John the Baptist High School students to develop a show with lots of song and dance that will entertain all age groups. Sunday, January 25th @ 2 PM St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School 1170 Montauk Highway West Islip, NY 631-587-8000 Once again, the gracious staff and talented students of St. John s are hosting this event. Our past shows have been fun and inspiring! Please bring with you any guests you feel would like to learn more about our mission, which will be visible and alive on stage! Donations are most welcomed with all proceeds going to support this year s show, future productions as well as the St. John the Baptist Mission Outreach Program. Please mark your calendars and join us for an afternoon of lively entertainment!