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A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR...
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Our Fellow Parishioners,
May the Light of the
Risen Christ dispel the darkness
of your minds and hearts. May
the Redeemer bless you and
your loved ones as we celebrate Easter
morn. And may your life proclaim the
presence of the Living One among us.
Happy Easter,
Father Rick, Bishop Brennan
& Father Casmir
Monday, 4/6/15—Monday within the Octave of Easter
7:00 AM
Patricia Hughes
9:00 AM
John Lucardi
Tuesday, 4/7/15—Tuesday within the Octave of Easter
7:00 AM
Linda Fusina
9:00 AM
Vittorio Lorenzo
1:30 PM
Rosary, Holy Hour of Eucharistic
Adoration & Benediction ( In Honor of
All First Responders, Police, Fire, Etc.)
Wednesday, 4/8/15—Wednesday within the Octave of
Easter
7:00 AM
For Peace in the World
9:00 AM
Multiple Intentions Mass:
For the Intentions of Bishop Brennan;
Fr. Rick, Fr. Casmir, Deacons Tom &
Kevin and Sisters Mary, Grace & Barbara
Thursday, 4/9/15—Thursday within the Octave of Easter
7:00 AM
Angela Glass
9:00 AM
George Cuff
Friday, 4/10/15—Friday in the Octave Easter
7:00 AM
For the Lonely and the Homeless
9:00 AM
Geraldine Griffin
Saturday, 4/11/15—Saturday in the Octave of Easter
9:00 AM
Joseph A. Fugallo, Jr.
Sunday, 4/12/15—Second Sunday of Easter—Divine
Mercy Sunday
5:00 PM Sat.
Multiple Intentions Mass:
Nancy Tripodi; Kenneth Minikel; Dr.
Joseph Minasi & Marc Minasi; Glen
McDonald; Ellen Kraemer Simonetti
8:00 AM Sun.
PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
9:30 AM
George Patrick Hickey
11:00 AM
Flippo Piro
12:30 PM
John & Margaret Crowley
ALLELUIA! HE IS RISEN!
On behalf of the entire staff here
at Our Lady of Peace,
we wish you
and your families
a Happy and Blessed Easter.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!
At this time, we would like to thank
EVERYONE who helped make our parish liturgies, during Holy Week and Easter, prayerful and
welcoming. The spirit of Our Lady of Peace Parish continues to be a sign of generosity, hospitality and
blessings!
We are especially grateful to:
—Julia Sergi, our Music Director, our Adult Choir, Contemporary Choir, and all of our Leaders of Song;
—all of our coordinators of Liturgical Ministries and all
those who served as Altar Servers, Ushers, Lectors, Eucharistic
Ministers, and our Sacristans;
—the members of the Arts and Environment Committee;
—the members of the Liturgy Board and the coordinators of the Holy Week and Easter Liturgies;
—the members of our Administrative Staff and the Parish Maintenance Staff,
—and EVERYONE who, in any way, helped us celebrate this Blessed and Holy Season.
—–Fr. Rick and the Pastoral Staff
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
FIRST TIME:
Erica Pryor, OLP / John Parisi, Notre
Dame, New Hyde Park, NY.
MARRIED 50 YEARS OR
MORE…
This spring, couples that have been married
fifty years or more will be honored at liturgies on Sunday, April 19th at the Church of St. Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville
and on Sunday, April 26th at the Church of Maria Regina in Seaford.
Both liturgies will begin at 2:30PM. Couples may register for ONE
liturgy. Registration forms and complete instructions can be obtained
at Our Lady of Peace Rectory. Registration must be received by the
Office of Worship a few weeks before the liturgies, therefore please
complete the form and return it to our Rectory by April 7th for
the April 26th 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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Grant Us Your Salvation! IN THE CHARITY OF
YOUR PRAYERS, PLEASE PRAY FOR THE ILL,
ESPECIALLY: Mary DePinto, Claire Kane, Bridget Vogt,
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
Rosalie Filauri, Philomena Picone, Desiree Gerardi, Margaret Casina,
Marie DiBlasi, Annmarie Stanton, Nikki Robertson, Eileen Meyers, ,
Ann O’Connor, Kevin O’Brien, Kevin Ledwith, Matt McCormack,
Doug Griffith, Elaine Zarrilli, Helene M., Kim Flynn, Camille
Cromeyn, Kenney Mazzone, Kathleen Fischer , John Colalillo, Jennifer Abraham, Carl Baxter, Sydell Bogin, Catherine Boisselle, Eamon
Spollin, Andrew Moore, Doug Griffith. (List will remain approximately four weeks. After that time, you may call to renew your request
for prayers).
AND FOR ALLTHE SOULS IN PURGATORY
THE BREAD
The Bread this week has been donated in loving memory of
Vincent, Geraldine & Gerard Malone and all deceased loved
ones.
THE WINE
The Wine this week has been donated in loving memory of
Florinda Torres. “Always in our hearts,” from your family.
THE ROSE FOR LIFE
The Rose For Life this week has been donated in loving memory of
Marc Minasi on your Birthday from Mom, brothers & families.
“The emptiness you left in our lives gets harder and harder to
accept.”
SANCTUARY CANDLE
The Sanctuary Lamp this week has been memorialized in loving
memory of Ralph & Theresa DePaola. “Happy Easter & Happy
Anniversary,” your children, grandchildren & great grandchildren.
AROUND OUR PARISH..…
— HOLY HOUR OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Every Tuesday from 1:30 to 2:30PM in the Church. Please
join us at 1:30 as we pray the Rosary. There will be Benediction on the 1st Tuesday of each month.
— MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA - Please stay and
pray with us every Saturday morning after the 9AM Mass in
the Church.
—TWICE BLESSED THRIFT SHOPPE - Open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30AM to 2:30PM all year long.
Please leave only gently-used clothing and other items.
—CYO - for any information regarding CYO please visit our
website at OLPCYO.com.
—OLP SPIRIT SPACE—MEDITATION/READING
GROUP- Every Thursday from 7:30PM-9:30PM in the
Parish House.
—YOUTH GROUP (7th-12th graders)—join our wonderful
Youth Group which meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every
month at the Parish House, 20 Neiman Ave., from 7PM to
9PM. Our email is: [email protected].
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEKEND
APRIL 12, 2015
Acts 4:32-35; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31
Reflections:
Adults: When Thomas actually saw Jesus he said, “My Lord
and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Blessed are those who
have not seen and have believed.” In prayer this week let us
echo, again and again, the words of Thomas, “My Lord and
my God!”
Children: Jesus loves you very much. Say to Jesus, “My
Lord and my God, I love you.”
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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR ARMED
FORCES, ESPECIALLY: Chaplain Col. Mark Rowan,
U.S.A.F.; Chaplain Maj. James Krische, U.S. Army; Chaplain Lt.
Cmdr. Robert Coyle, U.S.N.; Sgt. Kevin Kearney, Special Forces,
U.S. Army; Cpl. Manuel Callejas-Rodas, U.S.M.C.; Lt. Col. Alvah E.
Ingersoll, U.S.M.C.; Ltjg. Michael Harmon, U.S.N.; Safaridin Khan,
U.S.A.R.; Maj. Eric M. Carrano, U.S.A.F.; Pvt. Kristopher Lewis,
U.S. Army; Pfc. Kristian Kleffmann, U.S. Army; PV2 Joseph C.
Lisciandri, M.P.; Pvt. lst Cl. Joseph DeFilippe, U.S.A.F.; Sgt. Christian Orellana, U.S. Army; lst Lt. Clayton Z. Cohn, U.S. Army; Sgt.
Robert J. Lant, U.S. Army; Pfc. Dan McEnerney, U.S. Army; Rick
Soethout, U.S. Army; Paul Barrett, Special Forces U.S.M.C.; Cpt.
Matthew Conn, U.S. Army; Maj. John Sottnik, U.S. Army; Cpt. Lee
Zeldin, U.S. Army.; Sgt. Brian James Dolan, U.S. Army; Capt. Michael A. DeVita, U.S.A.F.; Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Delamere,
U.S.C.G.; Staff Sgt. Albert Santini, III, U.S.M.C.; Pvt. lst Cl .Michael
Deras, U.S. Army; Pfc. Matthew Duggan, U.S.M.C., U.S. Navy;
Petty Officer Christopher Nusselt, U.S. Army; Private 1st Class Gregory Nusselt; Maj. Colleen Fitzpatrick, U.S.A.F.; L.Cpl. Ryan Carriddi, USMC; Alan Murphy, U.S.M.C.; Lt. Stephen Szalai, U.S.N.;
Pv2 Alejandro Arroyave, U.S. Army; Michael Stapleton, U.S.M.C.;
Mark Callei, U.S. Navy; Lt. Steven Fusswinkel, U. S. Navy; Captain
Maureen Dooley, U.S.M.C.; Lt. Col. A. J. Griffin, U.S.A.F.; Spc.
Christopher Nevin, U.S. Army; Pvt. Frank J. Pascale, U.S.M.C.; Cpt.
Ryan Harmon, U.S. Army; Sgt. William T. Heritage, U.S. Army;
CWS3 Pablo Cheveres, U.S. Army;1st Lt. Steven R. Liguori, Jr., U.S.
Army; L. Cpl. Brendan Hennessy, U.S.M.C.; Maj. Gregory John
Mueller, USMC; Cpt. Justin Gill, U.S. Army Aviation; Cpt. Brian
Peterson, U.S.A.F.; R.C.T Kenneth Alexander Arrigale, U.S.M.C.;
L.Cpl. Christopher Aubin, U.S.M.C.
IMPORTANT: Please be kind enough to contact Lynn at the
Rectory if you would like your loved ones removed from or added
to our Prayer List .
“Blessed are the merciful;
Mercy shall be theirs!”
You can help the Sisters of Mercy in
living out the Works of Mercy ~
Enlightening our young;
Taking children off the streets;
Caring for the developmentally impaired
and the emotionally disturbed;
Helping children and families in distress;
Empowering new immigrants;
Helping the elderly and infirm sisters who
provided these services for so many years.
Chances: $10 each or 3 for $25.
The drawing will take place
on May 19th at the
RESPECT LIFE CORNER:
THERE’S HEALING...
PROJECT RACHEL— is a confidential healing ministry for
the many people, both men and women, who have been touched by
an abortion experience. The purpose of Project Rachel is postabortion reconciliation and healing for the “other victims” of abortion. The woman who has had an abortion, the person who at one
time or another provided an abortion, the man who has forced a
daughter or spouse to have an abortion, the potential grandparents,
siblings and all who have been denied. All of these people need the
help of the Church to deal with the grief, anger and sense of responsibility for a great loss. Call the RVC Diocesan Offices at 678-5800
and ask to speak to someone involved in Project Rachel.
Evening of Mercy
THERE’S A SAFE PLACE...
Winners need not be present.
Chances may be picked up in the
Office of Parish Social Ministry or at Our Lady of
Peace School.
We thank you for your love and support!
BABY SAFE HAVEN — A Secret Safe Place For Newborns Don’t abandon your newborn baby. You can protect your
secret and get help. It is legal to give your unharmed baby to a
responsible person at a Safe Haven (for example, a hospital Emergency Room) within the first 5 days after birth. Our mission is to
rescue newborn babies from injury or death by providing CONFIDENTIAL emergency care and shelter. Total secrecy is guaranteed. Just call: 1-877-796-4673 (877-796-HOPE).
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TIME, TALENT & TREASURE
This Week’s Stewardship of Time and Talent
In gratitude for God’s gifts of time and talent to use, we gratefully salute our Religious Education Catechists &
Assistants.
Stewardship Thought for the Week
Alleluia! Christ is risen and is victorious over sin and death!
We are good stewards of our faith if, like St. Paul, we share
this good news whenever and wherever we can.
Parish Sacrificial Giving1
Collection information for last weekend was not available at
the time of this printing. It will appear in next week’s bulletin.
Thank you for your generosity to your parish.
2015 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES
APPEAL UPDATE
OLP YOUTH GROUP
NEWS!! WE MEET ON
FRIDAYS!
as of March 24, 2015
NEW PARISH GOAL: $83,l00
AMOUNT PLEDGED TO DATE: $49,355
AMOUNT PAID TO DATE: $26,849
NUMBER OF GIFTS: 174
All 7th through 12th Graders
You didn’t join our Youth Group
yet?? Come to the Parish House
(20 Nieman Ave.) the first and third Fridays of every
month from 7PM to 9PM. Bring a friend!
For more information email us at
[email protected]
Thanking you always for your sacrifice to the
Catholic Ministries Appeal which helps so many.
THE HOLY NAME
SOCIETY
DON’T FORGET!
The Holy Name Society will meet
next Sunday, April 12th for corporate
Communion at the 8AM Mass and our
meeting will follow in the Parish House.
As always, all are welcome.
Please bring your Campbell Soup Labels, General
Mills Box Tops for Education, and pennies to the Office of
Parish Social Ministry or to the school. (These items may also
be placed in the mailbox near the Parish Social Ministry entrance.) We are so very grateful for your support.
FAITH ON TAP (21 +)
JOB BANK AT OUR LADY OF PEACE
PARISHIONERS HELPING
PARISHIONERS
For information, please call the
Office of Parish Social Ministry at 599-7448.
Faith on Tap is a forum engaging young adults in
straight talk and honest answers to questions of faith. Next
Faith on Tap will be on Monday, April 20th at 7:30PM at
the Wantagh Inn, across from the Wantagh RR Station.
Our talk will be “The Road Goes Ever On…”
“Christian Symbolism in the Lord of the Rings” given by Anthony Gentile, a dynamic and passionate speaker who works
closely with the Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese. He is a
husband, father of five and serves on the Executive Board of
the L.I. Catholic Men’s Conference. Anthony is passionate
about ministering to young adults and furthering the Gospel of
Jesus Christ. The talk beings at 7:30PM, but doors open at
7:00PM. Come early—have something to eat—meet new
friends—catch up with old friends!. For more information
contact Marianne Sheridan, Director for Young Adults at
[email protected].
LEAVING A LEGACY OF
FAITH
When you next up-date your estate plans,
please consider continuing your lifelong stewardship by leaving a bequest to Our Lady of Peace Parish. For
more information, or to receive a copy of an informational
brochure please call (516) 379-5210, Ext. 229.
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES
JOB OPENING
ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW
HAVING FAMILY OR INTERPERSONAL
PROBLEMS DUE TO DRINKING ALCOHOL
AND/OR USING DRUGS?
—Direct Support Professionals—Residential Services
We are seeking individuals who have a sincere desire to use
their skills to help our developmentally disabled adults enhance their ability to lead self-determining lives and participate fully in the community.
Full Time, Part time, Weekend & On-Call opportunities are available in Southwest Suffolk County. Essential
functions include personal care, household maintenance, transporting/safeguarding residents on community outings, coaching for skills development and administering medications.
Experienced and non-experienced applicants welcome. Training provided. HS Diploma/GED and a clean, currently valid
NY Driver’s License are required to apply.
To Apply: Please submit resume & cover letter via email or
fax. Reference Code “DSP—Parish bulletin” in the subject
line. Fax: (516) 733-7038 Email: [email protected]
Catholic Charities—Diocese of Rockville an Equal Opportunity Employer. “Care With Dignity….Life With Hope”
Catholic Charities/Talbot House, a Chemical Dependence Crisis Center, located in Bohemia provides withdrawal and stabilization services, on a voluntary basis, to
males and females over the age of 18, who are seeking to stop
and/or withdraw from alcohol and/or other drug use. The
medical and clinical staff at Talbot House will assess the kind
of care the person needs to begin his/her journey in recovery.
For more information, please call (631) 589-4144. Talbot
House staff is available 24/7. Each call is confidential. Talbot House is a NO FEE for service program.
THE OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION
OF THE DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE
CENTRE IS OFFERING…
—Disciple is Not a Dirty Word. This workshop is designed
for all parents, grandparents, catechists and anyone who
would like to learn skills to discipline children in a positive
way. Come learn the principles of positive discipline
through presentation, discussion and home activities. Please
join us on Tuesday, April 21ar from 7PM-8:30PM at St. Sylvester’s Parish, 68 Ohio Ave. in Medford—Parish Center
Lower Level (Patricia Desmond Hall). Cost: $10
—Myers Briggs Workshop—Knowledge and understanding
of their personality type as assessed by the Myers Briggs can
be a tool for personal growth, achieving balance, understanding self, helping people express their spirituality in ways that
are comfortable and rewarding. Join us at Christ the King
Parish, 2 Indian Head Rd., Commack on Saturday, April 18th
and 25th from 9AM to 4PM. Cost: $75 per person (two-day
workshop). Attendance is required for both days. Lunch will
not be provided. Pre-registration is required. Call the Office
of Faith Formation by April 9th, (516) 678-5800.
THE LIFE CENTER OF LONG ISLAND
DEER PARK, NEW YORK
We are in desperate need of some items for our clients:
-Clothes for girls and boys ( Sizes 0-6 and 18-24 months especially needed)
-Toiletries (i.e., wipes, baby soaps, shampoos, diaper rash
creams, powders, etc.)
-Crib sheets, bottles, hooded towels, wash cloths
-diaper bags
-non-drop side cribs/bassinets/Pack n Plays; car seats (both
infant and toddler) and strollers.
Thank you for any help you can provide to help us support
these women, especially those who are in crisis.
Donations can be dropped off at our Deep Park location: 1767 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY (across the street
from Ss. Cyril & Methodius R.C. Church. For more information call us at (631) 243-2373.
MARIAN HEALING MINISTRY
Continuing the Marian Healing Ministry of Fr. Dennis Kelleher, CSsR there will be a Healing Mass at St. Anastasia’s Church, 45-14 245th St., Douglaston-Little Neck, NY
11362 on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. 7PM—Rosary, Mass &
Healing Service. Celebrant: Fr. Augustine Fernando, assisted by Deacons Joseph Mercolino, John Dennehy and Michael Vicinanza. Music by Tony Owen. For more information contact St. Anastasia’s Church (718) 631-4454.
COME JOIN US… For women who are
17 years old and older
Please join us on April 17 to April 19th (beginning
Friday at 7PM and ending with Sunday Vespers at 4PM) to
explore what it means to be part of the Dominican Family,
Sisters of St. Dominic, Amityville and find how “You will set
the world on fire.”
Please contact: Sr. Marenid Fabre, OP, Director of
Vocations at (631) 842-6000, Ext. 352. We are located at 555
Albany Ave., Amityville, NY 11701. A $20 donation for the
weekend is suggested.
FAMILIES ANONYMOUS
Families Anonymous (FA) is a twelve-step support
program of recovery for relatives and friends concerned about
the use of drugs, alcohol or related behavioral problems. We
meet every Wednesday at 7:30PM in St. Raymond’s School
Cafeteria, 263 Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway. For more information call Antoinette at 568-0040.
Let us remember what Jesus told us...
“Love one another as I have loved you.”
John 15:12
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