1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
455 Hunter Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795
Msgr. Brian McNamara, Pastor
Rev. Robert Scheckenback, Associate Pastor
Deacon John De Guardi, Deacon Tom Lucie,
Deacon Jack Meehan, Deacon John Teufel
Sr. Nancy Campkin CSJ, Director of Religious Ed
Trish Frodell, Director of Parish Social Ministry
Louise Jane Krol, School Principal
Sr. Diane Liona CSJ, Director of Religious Ed
Debbie Meyer, Business Manager
Robin Reynolds Brennan, Coordinator of
Worship and Choir Director
Vita Scorcia, Ministry Spiritual Director
Parish Office
Liturgical Schedule
Phone: 661.3224, press 1
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-7:30pm
Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am-2:00pm
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 661.7143
Website: www.ollchurch.org
Daily Mass
8:30am
Weekend Masses
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm
and 6:00pm
Reconciliation/Confession
Saturday: 4:00pm-4:45pm or by appointment
Rosary
Daily at 8:00am
Miraculous Medal Novena
Monday at 8:00am
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Phone: 587.7200, press 2
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm
E-mail: [email protected]
Religious Education Office
Phone: 661.5440, press 3
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-Noon,
1:00pm-5:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm
E-mail: [email protected]
Parish Outreach Office
Phone: 661.9262, press 4
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-3:30pm
SAGE (Senior Advocates for Growth and Enrichment)
Phone: 661.3224, Ext. 122
E-mail: [email protected]
Sacraments
Anointing of the Sick
Throughout the liturgical year. If needed sooner, please call
the Parish Office.
Baptism
Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment.
Marriage
Arranged at least six months in advance, please call the Parish
Office.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
A process to be embraced by the Catholic Church. For nonCatholics and for Catholics who have never received formal
religious education. If interested, please call the Parish Office.
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord • April 5, 2015
Welcome to our Parish Family
New Parishioners are cordially invited to register as members of
our Parish Family. Please call or visit our Parish Office.
Remember: Together, we can do something beautiful for God!
- Mother Teresa
Pastoral Council
Msgr. Brian McNamara
Eileen Rega
Mary Borgs
Lisa Cantalino
Sonia DaSilva
Nilo DeLeon
Jerry Esposito
Trish Frodell
Pam Gagliano
Deborah Lamb
Rosalie Mangels
Deacon Jack Meehan
John Muldoon
Dottie Perdue
Vita Scorcia
Parish Staff
Patti Anderson
Parish Office
AnnMarie Buonaspina
Director of Youth Choirs
Michael Buonaspina
Parish Organist
Anne Gregg
School Office
Mary Anne Lettieri
Parish Office
Rita Spera
Religious Education Office
Lori Walsh
Bulletin Editor/Website
Pat Young
Parish Office
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Mission Statement
As stewards of all that God has given us, the Parish Family of
Our Lady of Lourdes serves and ministers to all who come to
this place.
Regardless of a person’s history, ethnicity, gender, orientation,
age or race, we commit ourselves to open wide the doors of our
Parish to provide a place of welcome and hospitality.
Readings for the Week of April 5
Sunday:
Acts 10:34a, 37-43/ Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/ Jn20:1-9 or
Mk16:1-7
Monday:
Acts 2:14, 22-33/ Mt 28:8-15
Tuesday:
Acts 2:36-41/ Jn 20:11-18
Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10/ Lk 24:13-35
Thursday
Acts 3:11-26/ Lk 24:35-48
Friday:
Acts 4:1-12/ Jn 21:1-14
Saturday:
Acts 4:13-21/ Mk 16:9-15
Next Sunday: Acts 4:32-35/ 1 Jn 5:1-6/ Jn 20:19-31
Financial Summary
March 29, 2015
Weekly Collection
Weekly Budget
+/- for the week
Palm Sunday (second)
$ 22,365.00
- $ 17,800.00
$ 4,565.00
$
8,703.00
The estimated weekly collection needed to maintain and operate
our parish buildings, ministries, programs and salaries is $17,800.
Easter 2015
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Risen Lord:
How changed is the world this Easter morn! How wondrous the truth on the lips of His faithful disciples!
Can there be any chant more beautiful, any news more desired, any heart that could seek for more? Jesus
Christ is Risen! It is true! He is Risen! Alleluia!
The long Lent of human history was ended that first Easter Sunday morn when Mary Magdalen discovered
that the tomb was empty and the body of her beloved Lord was missing. But that body, cruelly put to
death on the tree of Calvary, was not missing. It was transformed! It was glorified! For the Son of God
made man fulfilled His destiny on this earth and so transformed our destiny from sin and death to life in
Him, life eternal.
You and I are the recipients of the long journey of love that Jesus travelled from Galilee to Jerusalem,
from birth in a stable to death on a cross. When Jesus took that sign of death and made it the sign of glory,
He accomplished the will of the Father who so loved the world that He sent His Son not to condemn but to
save the world. And this is the salvation which is ours: Life in Christ Jesus, Life eternal!
My prayer this Easter is that we all with deep faith acknowledge with joy and gratitude that God’s love
triumphed in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead and that His resurrection gives us our new destiny: we
share His divine life now and will share it with Him forever in glory! My prayer is that we all participate
in Mass this Easter Sunday as a pledge of our fidelity to Him who died and rose. My prayer is that we
greet one another with that ancient greeting of Christians: Christ is risen! He is truly risen. Alleluia.
If we do that then I am confident we will be renewed in His life and we will be so filled with His Spirit
that we will seek to share His life with others and witness His life to the world. I am confident that we
will be more eager to care for the sick, reach out to the poor, bear one another’s burdens and be true brothers and sisters by prayer and action to all who need us in our parishes, our communities, our nation and the
world. The world needs the witness of our faith in the Risen Christ. The world needs the witness of our
hope for the future. The world needs our love that embraces all those whom our Savior embraced from the
cross. May they too share in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! For He is Risen. He is
truly risen. Alleluia!
Your brother and your Shepherd in Christ,
Bishop of Rockville Centre
PO Box 9023, Rockville Centre, New York 11571–9023 • telephone 516.678.5800 • fax 516.678.3138 • www.drvc.org
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Altar Society
Altar linens this week will be cared for by Pat W issing. If you would like to help care for our
altar needs, please call the Parish Office at 661.3224.
Members in the Military
We ask that you pray especially for those in our parish that are on active duty in the Middle
East conflict.
Michael Fantauzzi-US Air Force
Christopher Florca-US Marines
Christopher Jensen-US Air Force
Anthony Mannino-US Marines
James Rooney III-US Marines
… and remember those of our parish family that are in the armed services, listed in our Parish
Book of Intentions.
Pastoral Care of Our Sick
Please call the Parish Office at 661.3224 to leave the names of
parishioners who:
 Are homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist.
 Are in Good Samaritan Hospital and would like to be visited
by a member of our Pastoral Care Ministry.
 Would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.
Parish Spiritual Care Companions
Do you know a parishioner who is homebound and would welcome a visit from one of our trained
Parish Spiritual Care Companions? Please call Rick Danowski at 586.2192, Vita Scorcia at
669.4717 or Charlie Zeiss at 669.7189.
Pray for Our Sick
Please remember to keep in your thoughts and prayers …
Salvatore Albanese, David Aslin, Patricia Beni, Dorothy Blandino, Mary Breest, Robert Burnett,
Thomas J. Calogero III, Daniel Capo, Patricia Carlson, Grace Ciccarello, Anna Cinquemani,
Luigi Cinquemani, Dennis Crowley, Robert Day, Dolores DellaVecchia, Karen DellaVecchia,
Margaret DeLuca, Jane Desthers, Andrew DiBlasi, Nancy DiGruccio, Fran DiMino,
Patricia DiMino, Amanda DiTingo, Mark Dixon, Frank Edwards, Paula Edwards, Jake Feldman,
William Fuchs, Kenneth Garretson, Robert Garretson, Jeanette Giordano, Ralph Giordano,
Tommy Haughney, Josephine Heffron, Patrick Anthony Heffron, Thomas Hicks, Jr., Betty Infurno,
Shena Kahn, Anne Kerrigan, George Koehler, Rose Kordulak, Kevin Kuchler, Connie Latino,
Frank Licciardi, Sean Lillis, Barbara Malmquist, Paul Martucci, Jean McCauley, Una McGrade,
Vinny Meade, Tara Moore, Peter Murray, Ruth Murray, Dorothy Proctor, Jimmy Reilly,
Jo Ann Roccaro-Kellner, Peter Rooney, Linda Anne Savino, Roseann Savino, Joseph J. Schiavoni,
Ann Marie Schiraldi, Joseph Sepe, Susan Vanduyne, Joseph Visconti, Camille Watts,
Ronnie Welch, Charles Zeiss
Names of the sick are listed for five weeks for short-term requests and five months for long-term.
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Monday, April 6
8:30am
Marietta Greco
Rest In Peace
Marguerite Sullivan
We extend our prayerful
sympathy to the families
and loved ones of those
recently deceased.
Tuesday, April 7
8:30am
Anthony LaRocca
Wednesday, April 8
8:30am
Valerie Moscarelli
Thursday, April 9
8:30am
James Sutera
Celebrating Sacraments
Mass Intentions
Friday, April 10
8:30am
Linda Francavilla
Saturday, April 11
8:30am
Donald McClatchey & family,
Josephine Carrano, Robert Ferrizz
5:00pm
John Young
Msgr. Brian McNamara
Sunday, April 12
Sunday of Divine Mercy
8:00am
Josephine & Michael Barbiera
Fr. Bob Scheckenback
Baptism
9:30am
Anthony Sabella
Fr. Bob Scheckenback.
Aiden Thomas Acosta
Eddy & Kristina
11:00am
Mary & Joseph Rizzo
Visitor
Nicholas Anthony Gangai
Christopher & Lauren
12:30pm
Alfred Santangelo
Visitor
6:00pm
People of the Parish, André Alcobia,
Otis King, Anthony Guilfoyle,
Kim Guilfoyle (living), Jessica Guilfoyle (living),
Peggy Anne Reichert, Donna Rizzi,
Rev. Msgr. Thomas P. Leonard (living)
Msgr. Brian McNamara.
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Respect Life Ministry
Catholic End of Life - Church Teaching
Life is Sacred
Human life is sacred, from the first moment of conception to the moment of natural death. Life is a gift from a loving God, and we are stewards of that gift, called to respect and protect it. Euthanasia is an action
or omission which of itself or by intention causes death in order to eliminate suffering. It is therefore a rejection of God’s gift of life.
Life is Eternal
For Catholics, death is not the end but the beginning, the beginning of eternal life with God the
Father. Our faith assures us that we “look forward to the resurrection of the dead, and the life of
the world to come, Amen.”
Ordinary vs. Extraordinary Treatments
While it is never permissible to directly choose to bring about one’s death in order to relieve pain
or suffering, the Catholic Church has never taught that the faithful are required to use all available
means to sustain life. The Church teaches that we are obligated to provide – and to accept – ordinary means of sustaining life. Such treatments are those that offer a reasonable hope of benefit
without excessive burdens. If a particular treatment entails significant burdens that are out of proportion to the expected benefits, it can be termed “extraordinary” and it is optional.
Benefits vs. Burdens
There are many factors that must be considered when making this “burden/benefit” analysis, including the nature of the treatment, the cost, the prognosis, the side effects, the pain, as well as
emotional consequences. Each judgment is unique, and is not a medical judgment, but a moral
judgment. Each patient, or their proxy decision-maker, should pray for guidance and graces, seek
counsel from their family and trusted spiritual adviser, and gather all pertinent information from
the medical professionals.
Nutrition and Hydration
In principle, there is an obligation to provide patients with food and water, including medically
assisted nutrition and hydration such as feeding tubes. At times, however, such tubes may be
deemed excessively burdensome and of little or no benefit, such as when death is imminent and
the body can no longer assimilate the food and water. When nutrition and hydration are withheld
or removed for such reasons, death occurs as a result of the underlying condition, not through starvation or dehydration.
Pain Management
Modern medical care has become increasingly skillful in the area of pain relief. Our Church teaches that patients must be kept as free of pain as possible, so that they may die comfortably. This is
part of our Christian obligation to be charitable and to love our neighbor. Even pain medications
that may indirectly shorten a person’s life are morally permissible, as long as the intent is to alleviate pain and not to hasten death.
“If we acknowledge our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse
us from every wrongdoing.”
~ 1 John 1:9
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Rosary Christian Mothers
The Rosary Christian Mothers meet on the first Monday evening of each month. The next meeting will be on Monday, April 6. We will begin with Rosary at 7:45pm in the Church, followed
by our business meeting at 8:00pm in the Parish Center.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Bring your prayer and creativity together in a gift of love.
Join us…
Wednesday, April 8 at 9:30am in the Parish Center. All you need to br ing is scr ap yar n,
knitting needles or crochet hooks (patterns and instructions will be given to you) and your gifts
of love and prayer.
Women’s Prayer Group
Come join us and share a cup of coffee! We are women; mothers, daughters, sisters and wives,
married and single, of all ages and stages in our lives. We come together to pray, share and discuss how our faith fills us and gets us through our lives. We welcome all women to come and
share how God made us special and how we bring that into our world. We meet on the first
Thursday of each month in the Spiritual Life Center at 9:30am. Your story is what we need to
hear. Our next meeting is on April 9. For more information, call Vita Scorcia at 669.4717.
Holy Name Society
The Holy Name Society invites the men of our parish, young and old, to join us. We can use the
wisdom of the older men and the energy and fresh ideas of our younger men. The Holy Name
Society meets on the second Sunday of each month. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, April 12.
We come together to pray the Rosary at 7:40am in the Church and the meeting will follow the
8:00am Mass at 9:00am in Room 16. Stop by - all are welcome!
OLL Bereavement Support Group
It’s not too late to join our next Bereavement Support Group. This is a wonderful opportunity to be
supported in a small discussion group with people who have also suffered a loss. The group will
meet on Wednesdays for eight weeks starting on April 1 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. We will be
meeting in the Spiritual Life Center in the convent. Please call the Parish Office at 661.3224, Ext.
121 or email Diane Ackerly at [email protected].
Golden Wedding Jubilee
This spring, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at liturgies on
Sunday, April 19 at the Church of St. Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville and on Sunday,
April 26 at the Church of Maria Regina in Seaford. Both litur gies will begin at 2:30pm.
Couples may register for ONE liturgy. Registration forms and complete instructions can be obtained at the Parish Office. Registration must be received by the Office of Worship by
April 6 for the April 19 liturgy and by April 13 for the April 26 liturgy.
There will be additional celebrations in the Fall for those who may find that more convenient. If
you have any questions, you may call 516.678.5800, ext. 207.
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Easter Flowers
Petrino & Reinbold Families
Truade Lempin
Virginia A. Petrino
Stephen A. Petrino
Miguel Cortes
Ed & Leona McCormick
Joe & Edith Manley
Mrs. Frances Hodgkins
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Buonaspina
Ann Ferrara
MacArthur, Meehan &
England Families
Frances & Anthony Ventura
Dorothy & William Fey
Nancy & Jerry Esposito, Sr.
Colleen & Christopher
Mrs. Melissa Rogan
Andrew L. Velten
Richard M. Devlin, Sr.
The Devlin & Peterson Families
Mrs. A. Marotta, Jr.
Joseph C. Capo II
Peter McCann, Sr.
William Martino
Rosemary LaCapria
Hawkins & Corrigan Families
James F. Loretz, Sr.
Fr. Joe Lukaszewski
Fr. Bill Sheen
Joseph & Anne Malloy
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Ramirez, Jr.
Jessie & Edward Muller, Sr.
Richard & Catherine Bermingham
Gordon & Winberry Families
Morrow Family
Emily Gange
Mr. & Mrs. Angelko Telesmanic
John P. Caparella
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Leonard & Gertrude Parine
Kenneth Meyer
Gene & Lois Parine
Martha Wills
Joseph & Frances Stabile
Michael & Josephine Ferrante
Josephine & Carmine Barila
Fannie & Anthony Messina
Bill Mace
Josephine Sabella
Joseph & Virginia Vela
Janette & Carl Correa
Thomas G. Brando
Mrs. Rosemary LeComte
Celiberti & Carrano Families
Alice Bonacci
Rev. Joseph C. Lukaszewski
Helen & Walter Cameron
Ann & Michael Schnappauf
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony DeVivo
and son
Domenick Paladino
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Mockler
Mr. & Mrs. William Davies, Jr.
Departed Members of the
Ferguson Family
Deceased Members of Herrera
and DeLeon Families
Edward B. Critchley
Biagio Mingoia
MaryAnn Borsella
Anthony Borsella
Anthony M. Rao, Sr.
Homann-Netska Family
Thomas Liantonio/Fernbecker
Michael & Edna Ryan
Thomas E. Dowling
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Lewis
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Maher
Carolyn Wissing
Florence & Thomas Brady
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Rittenhouse
John McGorry
Theresa Grasso
Mr. & Mrs. G. Monaco
DeGuardi & Badamo Deceased
John McKeefery
Pfeiffer & McGuire Family
Robert Costanza
David F. O’Connell
Patrick McCarthy
Pepitone/LaPonti Family
Jenny & Axel Back
Mary & Joseph Walsh
Harold Modell
Julia Nikkila
Joan Finnegan
Thomas & Margaret Burke
John & Elizabeth Meditz
Robert Rice
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Livecchi
Scacciaferro Family
Castagna Family
Rosemary & Charles Clancy
Ms. Mechelina Geddrie
Mannarino & Brancato Families
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Barker
Jimmy Deegan
William & Dolores Knoblich
Florence Borzell
Mr. & Mrs. Angelito Cruz
Paradiso & DeCotis Family
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kaminski
Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Fogarty
Deceased Members of
Bronkhurst & Brusca Families
Bill Birkmire
Barbara Waag
Joseph L. Messina
Louis, Matthew & Jenna Argento
Ginny Cruse
John Cruse
Edward White
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Vacca
Mylo Manno
Mr. & Mrs. George Wesley
Margaret Dugan
Jane Keegan
Joseph Marrone
Margaret & Joseph Colasuonno
Helen & Rocco Marrone
Deceased Members of GuiderHeartt Family
Marciano-Stabile Family
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Yagarich
Flanagan & Reilly Families
Joe & Marie Tufano
Fred Ardolino
John Ardolino
Jim Paladino
Paladino Family
Mancuso Family
Rutkowski Family
Elizabeth Lichten
Martin Lichten
Lucille Harsch
Mr. & Mrs. John Gordon
Ellen Smith
Patrick J. Collins
Rose & Sal Guastella
Kordecki/Rizzo Families
Mr. Francis Curry
Anna & Theodore Reges
Cardali Family
Mrs. Anne Basso
Henry & Josephine Busching
Louis P. Saracione, Sr.
Deceased Members of Kopitsch
& Wilson Families
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Denzler
Dominick Sapraicone
Marie Crooks
Kim Ecker
Armand Porzio
Marie & Ed Terribile
Madeline Hopper
Fioravanti & Dowd Families
Robert Beck
Mrs. Regina Mirabella
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth McIlwaine
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Montesanto
Frank Meyer
Sepe & Mandracchia Families
Nancy Bencivinni
Francis & Edith Monaghan
Mr. & Mrs. David Atanasio
Joseph Bott
Stella Salis
Deceased Members of Addeo
& Deyhle Families
Lodespoto & Angelone Families
Brewster “Digger” Gottsch
Patricia Hynes
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Sterling
Mrs. Anne Keane
Norbert J. Kucala
Alec & Olive Neilson
William & Audrey Chartrand
Deceased Members of Strocchia
and Severino Families
Mrs. Jean Stoltenborg
Mannino Family
DiTingo & Oliveri Family
Deceased Members of Colletti
& Guarino Families
Margaret McDevitt
Bill Kuhlwilm
Estelle Family
Eugene Krause
Rosemary Cox
Francis Schweitzer
Joseph Malchik
Kathryn Malchik
Rick Munkwitz
Catherine & Michael Maneri
Lazarich & Ruth Families
Ciccarello/Sierra Families
Mr. Joao Mendes &
Ms. Susana Lima
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Avella
Jean Dobson
Musumeci/Cilli Families
Caiati & Angeloro Families
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Rosati
Lee, McNulty & Finnegan Family
Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore DePetro
Mr. & Mrs. Sucre Rivera/Nunez
Elvera Vieni
Mr. Chuck Neuman
Deceased Members of Novello
& Gallina Family
Angela M. Lillis
Mr. & Mrs. Zbigniew Musial
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Gallagher
Robert John Bautista, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Tamney
Mary Jean Wilkinson
Mr. Gregory Buck
Rooney Family
Deceased Members of Carola
& Franzone Family
Mary Bruno
Mr. & Mrs. Michael McGuire
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Davis
Charles Mai
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Willis
Ms. Mary Klein
Ellen Finn
Marion Gagne
Jerry DiCanio
Mr. & Mrs. John Flynn
Barbara Romeo
Muldoon & O’Rourke Families
Josephine Stauer
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Punzi
Mr. & Mrs. Noel MacDermott
Alice Hess
Veronica Pasini
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Latham
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McLoughlin
Rose Diamante
Steven Mastrandrea
Marie Pandolfo
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Troiano
Magliocco Family
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Conwell
Fred Zimmerman
Robert Govier & Susan Solomonik
Stephen Perez
Rosenkranz & Thornton Families
Lisa Codispoti
Andrew Jordan
Jack & Laura Dawson
Joseph Campisi
Patricia Wooley
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Rooney
Maria & Salvatore Perrera
Anthony & Mechelena Gargaro
Mr. & Mrs. George Haarstick
Theresa Mongelli
Ivers & Shields Families
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Bevan
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Gatto
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Castiglione
Salvatore Castiglione
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Nangano
Anthony Nangano
Edward Kelley
Daniel Flesch
Helen McMahon & Felicia Poveromo
Mrs. Madeline Swicord
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Staniszewski
Mr. & Mrs. James Clifford
Mr. & Mrs. James Tobin
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Piscola
Anne & John Greenhalgh
Mr. & Mrs. Janusz Wlodkowski
Patricia Callahan & Richard Orlando
Mr. & Mrs. William Sheehan
Christina Grossi
Josephine Grossi
Concetta Grossi
Mary & James Randazzo
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Kunz
Mr. & Mrs. Jose Taveras
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Finnegan, Jr.
Dominick Fiumara
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Divine Mercy Sunday - April 12
Eucharistic Devotion after the 12:30pm Mass
Confession from 1:45pm to 2:45pm
Benediction at 2:50pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00pm
Our Lady of Lourdes School 50th Anniversary
Did you go to Our Lady of Lourdes School during the sixties and seventies?
Be part of our year-long 50th Anniversary Celebration.
For further information, call Rich Maher at 631.661.5478 or
Frank Antonawich at 631.587.7988.
Men of God!
“It is not for putting in a shelf, but rather for having it at hand. It is reading it often, every
day, either individually or in groups, husband and wife, parents and children; maybe at night,
especially on Sundays. That way, the family can move forward with the light and the power of
the Word of God!”
- His Holiness Pope Francis
Men, ever wonder how the bible has real application in your life or maybe you yearn for a
closer more intimate relationship with our Father? Phil Campisi is hosting, along with Men’s
Discipleship Network, Inc., a men’s bible fellowship starting on Monday, April 6 from
7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Spiritual Life Center in the convent. Call Phil to r eser ve your
spot at 631.742.9673.
Special K
If you have a child in Kindergarten, please consider coming to a wonderful program!
Designed to gently lead your child into formal religious education, this format will
introduce your children to many Church traditions, children’s prayer experiences
and some practical ways in which to participate in Mass on their age level.
We meet monthly in Church from 4:30pm to approximately 5:10pm:
April 17, May 15
Please register at: [email protected]. There is no fee for this program.
Religion and Rock
Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7am to 8am
on WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 on the East End of Long Island. Listen on Saturdays
at 11pm on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11pm on XM
Satellite, Channel 117. Next Sunday’s theme is “New Life.”
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Grandmothers ~ Mothers ~ Daughters ~ Friends
Victorian Tea
Sunday, April 19, 2015
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Our Lady of Lourdes
All Purpose Room
Chinese auction-great local restaurant gift cards,
Kindle Fire HDX, designer sunglasses
Prizes for the Best Hat and Best Decorated Table
Please bring your Favorite Teacup!
Tickets $20 per person
Now on sale in the Outreach Office
First 75 tickets sold will receive five free raffle tickets!
Donations
If you would like to make a donation to Parish Outreach in memory of a loved one, please call
Trish Frodell, Director of Parish Social Ministry at 661.3224, press 4.
Cereal
Cookies
Crackers
Juice
Peanut butter / jelly
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Pilgrimage to France - August 26-September 7, 2015
CruiseOne
Contact: Monica Colonna
631.539.9756 or [email protected]
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Send your child to camp at Our Lady of Lourdes this summer!
During the summer, children get a well deserved vacation from school, but parents still have to work.
Camps ‘R’ Us takes the wor r y out of planning your child’s summer vacation. Camps ‘R’ Us
provides families with the most safe, fun and affordable summer day camp experience available. Its
award-winning camp programs offer children, ages 3 - 15, a diverse summer experience, including
Sports, Arts & Crafts, Games, Swimming, Bowling, Trips, Special Events and much more. Their
premier facilities, top-notch staff, and unique affordability have earned them the reputation as one of
the best summer camps on Long Island. Visit: www.campsrus.org for more information and details!
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT through May 1, 2015
Questions? Call 516-935-2267 or email: [email protected]
O.L.L. SCHOOL
Looking for a school for September?
Look no further than our Parish School!
Now Accepting Registrations for
2015-2016
“Someone Special & Me,”
Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten
Full day Kindergarten
Grades 1-7
Call the School Office at 631-587-7200 ext. 100, or email
([email protected]) and visit our web site at ollschool.org
Schedule a tour of our wonderful school
and learn first-hand about our programs!
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Ministry of Praise
Members pray at home for the intentions of the Church and Parish; designed for the homebound,
senior citizens, etc. Monthly calendar is available in the Narthex. Prayer requests can be left in
the Ministry of Praise box along with the name and address of any homebound person who might
want a copy of the calendar mailed to them (please print).
Good Samaritan Prayer Group of L.I.
The Good Samaritan Prayer Group of Long Island holds their meetings every Friday (except the first Friday of the month) at OLL
School in Room 16 from 8:00pm until 10:00pm. All are welcome to
experience singing, praying and fellowship .
Prayer for Divine Mercy
An invitation to all men and women to be part of God’s plan. We invite you to meet in prayer for
the world and our nation to put their trust in God. Our hope is that the nations will have a new
spirit of morality. Please come with your love and hope for humanity as well as your prayer requests. We gather together every Thursday at 1:30pm before the Blessed Sacrament for about
one half hour. For more information, call Charles Argento at 586.8528.
Boy Scout Troop 179
For more than 41 years, Our Lady of Lourdes has been sponsoring Boy Scout
Troop 179 of West Islip. We meet every Thursday in the School Cafeteria
from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. If you are interested in joining Boy Scouts, check
out our website and stop by a meeting!
Website: http://witroop179.wix.com/bsatroop179#
Email: [email protected]
Around the Parish
Support Groups (all meetings are in Lourdes Hall - lower level of Convent)
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Monday and Tuesday at 8pm and Satur day at 11am and 7pm.
ALANON: Wednesday at 10am. Beginner ’s meeting at 9:30am. Fr ee babysitting available.
AA Day-by-Day/Girls Night Out: Thur sday at 7:30pm.
In addition to our parish website, please visit us on Facebook at The Parish
Family of Our Lady of Lourdes. Click “Like” and you will receive the latest
news on upcoming parish events and information.
Growing with the Gospel
Sharing the Gospel
The tombstone was rolled away. The angel said God
raised Jesus to life. The women came to put spices
on Jesus' body. Now everything changed. They didn't
need their spice jars anymore. They needed to tell
their friends that Jesus was alive. They would all see
Jesus again in Galilee! The women in today's Gospel
were shocked and confused that Easter morning.
You know the whole story, though. You know that
Jesus really is alive. One day we will see him in
heaven, too. Tell your friends the great news. Jesus
is alive!
Mission for the Week
Tell three of your friends that Jesus is alive. Invite them to
come to Mass with you.
Prayer
God, thank
you for
raising Jesus
to life. I can hardly
wait to see him in
heaven.
Something to
Draw
Draw a
picture of
the angel
talking to
the three women at
Jesus' empty tomb.
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