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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
210 South Wellwood Avenue + Lindenhurst, New York 11757 +
Telephone: 631-226-7725 + Fax: 631-225-9597 +
www.olphlindenhurst.org + Facebook: Our Lady of Perpetual Help
“For to everyone who
has, more will
be given...”
Matthew 25:29
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 16, 2014
PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Joseph DeGrocco
Parochial Vicars: Rev. Ethel Anarado + Rev. John Sureau
Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Msgr. Daniel S. Hamilton
Deacons: Deacon Frank A. Odin + Deacon William Crosby + Deacon Douglas G. Smith
Business Manager: Deacon Thomas J. Bast
Coordinator of Faith Formation: April Kleinlaut
Music Director: Christopher Ferraro
COME IN AND PRAY…
Our church is open 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. seven
days a week, except for Thursdays when it closes
after the 12:15 p.m. Mass for cleaning.
Come in and spend some time in prayer.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Monday – Friday following the 12:15 p.m. Mass.
Saturday: 4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is always available by
making an appointment with one of our priests.
MASS SCHEDULE
OLPH NOVENA DEVOTIONS
Monday – Friday
6:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Saturday Morning: 8:00 a.m.
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Masses: 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m.,
11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Church
(unless otherwise announced)
HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE
Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Holy Day: 6:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
LITURGY OF THE HOURS
We pray Evening Prayer each Saturday and Sunday
after the 5 p.m. Mass.
We pray Daytime Prayer each Wednesday
at 1:50 p.m.
ADORATION OF THE
BLESSED SACRAMENT
Monday Evening: after OLPH Novena Devotions
Wednesday: 12:45 to 2:00 p.m.
First Sunday: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
First Saturday: 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
210 S. Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst
Monday- Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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PREPARING FOR ADVENT
Family Life Ministry
Advent Morning Retreat
for Families
Get the Advent season off to a good start!
Sunday November 30th
after the 9:30 A.M. Mass
Join us for bagels, prayer and Advent wreaths!
We will meet in the Auditorium immediately following the 9:30 A.M.
Mass. A light breakfast will be served, followed by a prayer service, blessing of the wreaths and making the wreaths.
An offering of $10.00 per family is requested to cover the supplies – the wreaths include candles!
Donations of baked goods would greatly be appreciated.
If you have any questions or can help with donations,
contact Ann Marie Wagner at [email protected] or call 631-680-9477
GIVING THANKS TO GOD FOR ALL!
Put that turkey in the oven and bring your family to the...
Thanksgiving
Mass
Thursday, November 27th
9:00 A.M.
Our entire parish family joins together to give thanks to God for the many blessings in our
lives. At this liturgy, we
 give thanks to God for his many blessings in our lives
 invite parishioners to bring non-perishable food items for our Food Pantry
 distribute bread for all to share at their Thanksgiving table
 seek God’s blessing upon the food we will use for our Thanksgiving meals. (Please bring
something from your Thanksgiving table to be blessed.)
(Please note: This will be the only Mass celebrated on Thanksgiving Day.)
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THE PASTOR’S PAGE
Little Blue Books
I know, I know…it seems too early to be saying
something about Advent! However, it is indeed that
time. The First Sunday of Advent will be upon us in
just two short weeks! (Yikes!) So, it’s not too early for
us to begin to think about how we will make the most
of Advent Time this year. Once again the parish is glad
to offer something to help you.
Yes, we are again going to offer the Little Blue Book
for Advent! These books, with daily meditations for
Advent and Christmas, were available last year and
people absolutely loved them! I received many, many
positive comments about them, so it was the decision
of the Liturgy Committee that we offer them again.
The reflections are, of course, new for this year, not
repeats of last year. The books will be available beginning next weekend, November 22-23. Be sure to look
for them and to take one, as it is expected they will go
fast.
Have you returned your “Saintly Sweepstakes” entry?
The entry deadline is this coming Wednesday,
November 19, to get your “Saintly Sweepstakes” entry
in if you have not already done so! The explanation of
the sweepstakes and the entry form was provided in
last weekend’s bulletin. We’ll count up all the entries
and then move on to round two, when we’ll present
the top vote-getters and ask you to vote on those choices. Will we need several rounds of voting for a clear
winner to emerge? Who will the saint be??? I can barely stand the suspense! Because of the early bulletin
deadline, I have not yet seen any entries as of this writing, so I can’t offer any information. I have heard a
very strong rumor, though, that there is quite a buzz up
in heaven as several saints are hoping for the honor of
being selected. Holy competition!!!
Not leaving early
We gave a brief presentation before each Mass last
weekend asking participants to be mindful of not leaving Mass early, and, as you have seen, we followed up
with another “consciousness raiser” before all the
Masses this weekend. We’ve done our part by putting
the reminder out in public; now we ask you to do your
part! Please be respectful of the sacred action of the
liturgy, and of your brothers and sisters, by not leaving
Mass early. Let’s remind each other how important
this is!
Eucharistic Gathering
While we’re on the subject of our participation at
Mass, I ask you to join with me in thinking about what
it means for us to gather as the body of Christ for the
celebration of the Eucharist. In particular, I’d like to
suggest the idea that perhaps we all need a little bit of a
turnaround in the way we look at gathering for Mass
and the availability of Masses.
When we gather for Mass, it should be an expression of who we are as the body of Christ, as baptized
members of Christ’s body who are one in the community of faith. Our faith is communal and our experience of the Lord in the Eucharist is communal. As
such, Mass is about what we bring to it. We call it the
“Sacrifice of the Mass,” and we are supposed to bring
the offering (sacrifice) of our life and join that to
Christ’s offering (sacrifice) which is made present
through the prayer of the Church. Although our encounter with the Risen Lord at the celebration of the
Eucharist might be intensely personal, it is never individual: it is always as a member of the Church, and it
is through the prayer of the Church that we meet the
Lord as He is present. Mass is never about “me;” it’s
always a case of “us.” Listen to the pronouns that are
prayed in the prayers at Mass: prayers are always
prayed in the plural.
I fear, though, that perhaps somewhere along the
line we got things backwards — we let “the tail wag
the dog,” so to speak. By that I mean somehow we got
the idea that gathering for Mass is supposed to be
about individual convenience. The phrase “Masses of
convenience” is even a phrase that would have been
heard in the not-too-distant past. The problem with
such thinking is that it sets up a consumerist mentality,
as though “the Church,” as a distanced-group of experts or providers, were providing some service or
commodity that consumers simply come and receive.
When it’s stated that boldly (and coldly), of course we
would agree that’s not the way Church is supposed to
be. Yet, don’t we often send exactly that kind of message by our approach and behavior? Our approach
should be that Mass is important enough that we make
ourselves available for it (and schedule our day/
weekend/life around it), not vice versa. The spirituality
of offering that is the heart of Eucharistic spirituality is
incompatible with the notion that Mass has to be available on “my” terms. Eucharistic spirituality is about
self-offering and self-giving, not selfishness.
Neither is the celebration of the Eucharist about
getting or receiving a service or a commodity; rather,
it’s about gathering and offering, in the same way a
family comes together to share life and love. We come
to Mass for the sake of encountering the Lord as He is
present in the members of His body and in the sacred
actions of the liturgy, not out of our own convenience.
When we make the shift to looking at gathering for
Mass in that way, all sorts of new ways of thinking
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emerge. We can even begin to ask all sorts of questions
about the quality of our Eucharistic celebrations.
We all know what it’s like to be at a Mass when
the pews are full, and the singing and the responses
from the assembly are full, and vigorous, and loud
enough such that they carry us along in the act of worship: this robust quality of worship deepens and
strengthens our faith because it builds us up as we give
witness to each other. Conversely, when responses and
singing are lacking because the church is half or threequarters empty, that too impacts our faith, but in a negative way, because the lackluster environment and participation don’t adequately express the quality and
depth our worship should have. Remember, the celebration is not about “Jesus and me,” and it’s not about
just being there to fulfill a duty or to “get something,”
but rather it’s about expressing who we are as Church
— as people who live a common life together in the
Lord, and who therefore deepen our faith together as
we give witness to each other.
I often remark, when giving classes in liturgy, that,
given what Eucharistic celebration is all about —
namely, unity with the Lord and with one another
(“one bread, one body;” “one Lord, one faith, one baptism”) — the starting question is really “how few
Masses do we need given the size of our worship
space” (so that we can come as close as possible to the
ideal of all gathering together as one to worship) rather
than “how many Masses can we crank out” as though
we were scheduling performances or marketing opportunities. Again, though, this might mean a radical shift
in the way we think about Mass, but I’ll repeat what I
said a moment ago: Mass should be important enough
that we make ourselves available for it (and schedule
our day/weekend/life around it), not vice versa. Selfoffering, not self-interest, is the heart of Eucharistic
spirituality.
Now, in case you’re starting to get worried, RELAX! All of this is NOT a prelude to introduce chang-
es into the Sunday Mass schedule! No change is on the
horizon right now. However, these are important questions that we should all keep in the back of our mind
and reflect on once in a while. A change at some point
in the future might have to be looked at, partly because
of a change in the number of priests that might be assigned here at any given point (it’s possible that OLPH
might not continue to have the same number of priests
in the future that it has now), but, even more importantly, also because of the issue of the quality of
our worship.
Look around the next time you are at Mass and
think about this. I’m not suggesting any changes, nor
am I suggesting there are perfect or pre-ordained answers for any of this. I simply ask you to reflect on,
and even pray about, these thoughts from the dual perspective of what it means for us to gather as Church,
the one body of Christ, and the issue of the quality of
our worship in terms of full, robust attendance and
participation and how that deepens your faith. I merely
ask that you consider these musings as food for
thought; you might even consider talking them over
with a friend or a discussion group!
In conclusion…
Together, let’s aim high in Christ. Together, let’s
bring out the best in each other. Together, let’s be the
best we can be in Christ.
And let’s always remember: LOVE IS A GIFT.
Sincerely,
REMINDER REGARDING THE COMMUNION FAST
Please remember that we are supposed to observe a Communion Fast before receiving Holy Communion. This means we do not eat any foods or drink any liquids for one
hour before receiving Holy Communion, the only exception being water or medicine.
This also means that we are not to chew gum during Mass, and certainly not while we
are coming forward to receive Holy Communion. Let’s be sure we are appropriately prepared to receive Holy Communion by observing this important rule of the Church.
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PREPARING FOR ADVENT
LITTLE BLUE BOOKS FOR ADVENT
AVAILABLE NEXT WEEKEND
ADVENT
SCRIPTURE
SHARING
Back by popular demand, we are once
again offering the Little Blue Book for
your Advent reflections and spirituality, with new reflections for this year.
The books will be available starting
next weekend, November 22-23. Be
sure to take a copy of this year’s edition while the supply lasts! The Little Blue Book
contains new daily reflections for the Advent and
Christmas seasons, providing the opportunity for
prayerful sacred reading for every day of Advent
and Christmas Time. Let God speak to you during
those special times of the liturgical year by taking
a few minutes for quiet reflection using the Little
Blue Book.
Come, learn and share about
the Advent Scriptures!!!
MONDAYS
Beginning next Monday
November 24
and continuing on
December 1, 8, 15 and 22
THE NEW
SUNDAY’S WORD FOR 2015
after the 6:30 A.M. Mass
Look for more information
each week in the bulletin!
Save the dates today!
The new Sunday’s Word book
for the new liturgical cycle, Year
B (2015) which begins with the
First Sun day of Advent
(November 30, 2014) is now
available at the rectory and may
be purchased for $2.00.
Save the date…
The Season of Advent:
Praying, Believing and Living
Monday, December 1, 2015
1:00 to 2:00pm OR 7:30 to 8:30pm in Church
Led by Christopher Ferraro
We pray what we believe, right? Well let’s take some time to look at the prayers, readings, and hymns
of Advent so we can more fully live what we pray and believe in our daily lives. Each session will provide us with good resources, reflection and renewal as we begin the Advent season.
RSVP to the Parish Office at 631.226.7725, email to [email protected] or return the form below. While an RSVP
is not required, it will be helpful.
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CHRISTMAS PAGEANT TIME
Save the dates….
Children’s Christmas Pageant
Friday, December 19, 2014
7:00 P.M. Church
Rehearsals on December 11, 15 and 18 from 4:30—6:00 P.M.
We’d like to involve as many members
of our parish community, especially all
parish children! It’s easy...there are only
two short practices and a dress rehearsal.
For more information e-mail to [email protected]
Pre-K through Grade 3—Angels and Shepherds (We need hundreds of them!)
Grades 4 through 6—Three Kings and the Royal Servants
Grades 7 through 12—We needs lots of help—musicians, singers, organizers, help with Hot Cocoa and
cookies, assistant directors and more!
If you can help with our pageant, please fill out the form below or e-mail to [email protected]
College Students (especially those coming home for Christmas) and Adults: We need help with supervision of angels and shepherds, assistance with hospitality and more! If you can help, please call Fr.
John at 631.226.7725 or e-mail to [email protected]
We especially needs parishioners to be part of our Christmas Pageant Chorus and Music Group!
We need instrumentalists, singers, etc. For more information, contact Christopher Ferraro at
[email protected]
Pageant Practices
Thursday, December 11th —4:30 P.M.—Church
Monday, December 15th —4:30 P.M.—Church
DRESS REHEARSAL: Thursday, December 18– 4:30 P.M.—Church
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT SIGN UP!
Name__________________________________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________________
Phone # _______________________________ E-mail_____________________@____________
Grade _________
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BIGGER BETTER THAN EVER
SUPER 72: BBTE
Our current Super 72 game is coming to a close with the final drawing being held midDecember. Thank you everyone for a successful game.
NOW…..
Super 72 is Bigger Better Than Ever for the January – June game.
For this game, in celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection during Easter week, there will
be a special drawing in addition to the regular monthly drawing. One ticket will be
drawn from all tickets sold…..one drawing, one ticket, one $500 winner!!!
...AND it gets even better!!
In honor of all our veterans and those who are currently serving in our Armed Forces,
we are going to hold a special drawing for Memorial Day in addition to the regular
monthly drawing. One ticket will be drawn from all tickets sold…..one drawing, one
ticket, one $500 winner!!!
So, look for the mailing for our next game which will run from January-June with two
special drawings, one during Easter week and one on Memorial Day, each for $500.00 for
a lucky winner. You need to be in it to win it.
Keep your eyes out for our mailing if you are registered and if you are not registered you
can still get tickets at the rectory office or at Johnston’s Funeral Home, our sponsor for
the ticket printing. Remember, Super 72 is BBTE: still purchase two for $80 and get a
third ticket free along with the extra drawings.
“KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS”
The OLPH Christian Mothers are selling "Keep Christ in
Christmas" car magnets. These magnets are a
great way to spread this important message as we enter
the Advent season.
$4.00 ea. or 3/$10.00
Magnets are now available! Contact Deb Duffy
at 631 956-3202 or [email protected]
Supplies are limited. All proceeds to benefit our parish.
We will also be selling the magnets after Mass
December 13th and 14th.
Confraternity of
Christian Mothers
November 19 at 8pm
in the Cafeteria of the Old School Building.
This month Sister Jeanne Clark, OP,
founder of Homecoming and
Elizabeth Keihm, Executive Director and Farmer
will share the story of Homecoming and
why they believe it is important
for us all to Come Home.
Contact Barbara Nee (631-875-0820) or
Debbie Duffy (631-965-3202)
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MUSIC NOTES
SAINT CECILIA
CONCERT
CELEBRATION
HONORING AND FEATURING
THOSE IN MUSIC MINISTRY AT
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CHURCH
AND CHRIST THE KING CHURCH
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Saint Cecilia is the patroness of
3:00pm
musicians. It is written that as
the musicians played at her
Queen of the Rosary Motherhouse
wedding she “sang in her heart
Sisters of St. Dominic
to the Lord.” Her feast day is
celebrated on November 22.
555 Albany Avenue, Amityville
She is one of seven women,
excluding the Blessed Virgin,
The concert will be given in honor of the Dominican Siscommemorated by name in
ters who have ministered in these parishes.
Eucharistic Prayer I
of the Mass.
A free will offering will be taken up.
An Invitation to Sing with the Choir
Would you like to sing with the adult choir for special events but can’t commit to sing every Sunday?
We’d love to have you sing for some upcoming special events like the St. Cecilia Concert (November
23), Thanksgiving Day Mass (November 27), Advent
Lessons and Carols (December 12) or Christmas
Midnight Mass (December 25). College students are
especially welcome. Call Chris Ferraro at 226-7725
ext. 210 or email him at [email protected] for more
information or to discuss what the commitment
might entail. Reading music is not required.
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PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
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Catholics for the Freedom of Religion: Marie Foster—631.592.1509—[email protected]
Driving Ministry: Maureen Russo—631.226.4182—[email protected]
Golden Age Society: Dolores Barone—631.957.3432
Hospital Visitors: Peter O’Neill—631-226-6340—[email protected].
Middle Ages: Gail Tonnessen—631.957.1449—[email protected]
New Mother’s Meal Ministry: Carol Stysiack—631.255 3506—[email protected]
Nursing Ministry: Regina Muir—631.226.2709—[email protected].
Respect Life Committee: Louise Perrotta—631.412.3831—[email protected].
St. Bernard League: The Consi Family—631.226.7725
St. Vincent de Paul Society: Deborah Deasy—631.226.7725, x. 234
Senior Moments/Spirituality: Fran Grasso—631.956.3003—[email protected]
Special Needs Ministry: Fr. John Sureau—631.226.7725—[email protected]
Widows/Widowers: Rita Gardell— 631.252.5494 & Denise Segreto—631.220.0888
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
NEW Food Pantry List!
Located in the “New” School Building
CANNED FRUIT
COFFEE
SHELF STABLE MILK
SOUP WITH MEAT
JELLO & PUDDING
PASTA SAUCE
PORK & BEANS
TUNA
SHAMPOO & SOAP
PAPER TOWELS
Use Parking Lot located on corner of
Gates & High Streets
631.226.7725 x. 234
The office is open:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9 A.M. —12 Noon
The good news of today’s Gospel is the extravagance of
what is being given us. All we need do is be faithful in “small
matters.” The cost of fidelity has no comparison to the reward
given.
Cut out this list and bring it with
When you give the furniture, household items and
you when you go shopping!
clothing you no longer use to the Society of St. Vincent de
Paul, you are sharing God’s extravagant love.
HELP FAMILIES IN NEED WITHIN OUR OWN PARISH!
CHRISTMAS
ADOPT-A-FAMILY 2014
Each year, we ask members of our parish family to adopt families in need. Traditionally, we provide
Christmas meals for over 100 families. We expect an increase in requests for help this year.
If you can help, please fill out the form below or contact our St. Vincent de Paul Office at 631.226-7725 X
234 or complete the tear off below and return it in the Collection Basket today or to the St. Vincent de
Paul office on Monday, November 17th.
Name_______________________________________________________________________________
Phone # ______________________________ E-mail _______________________@_______________
___YES! We would like to provide for a family in need this CHRISTMAS
We can provide for a family of 2
3
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More than 5
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OR INTHE COLLECTION BASKET
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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise
thereof.”
First Amendment, U.S. Constitution
Join us….
MOVIE NIGHT – you are invited to our next “FREE Night at the Movies”
sponsored by OLPH/Catholics for Freedom of Religion
Movie - “Of Gods and Men”
Friday – November 21st at 7:30 PM
OLPH School Auditorium
Free popcorn; soda/water & chips 50 cents.
Raffle – 2 prizes – 2 Tickets to Ballet at the Tilles Center
Movie Night Monster Snack Basket
The movie is about eight monks who lived in harmony with their Muslim brothers. Then a crew of foreign workers are killed by an Islamic fundamentalists group. Should the Monks leave?
COME FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS!!!
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Happenings
DRIVING MINISTRY
New Mothers’ Meal Ministry
Our Driving Ministry assists parishioners in need of a
ride to a doctor’s appointment or to another serious
appointment when needed. Over the past few months
we have been able to help many parishioners!
For more information, contact Maureen Russo at
631.226.4182— [email protected].
Do you know how you can be a driving minister? Invite a neighbor, particularly someone you know who is
homebound, to come to Mass with you!
OLPH Golden Age Society
Meets every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month,
11:30am—3:00pm
at K of C Hall—400 South Broadway
Everyone is welcome. Please join us.
Any questions call President,
Dolores Barone 631-957-3432.
Middle Ages
Are you in your late 40s, 50s, or early 60s?
Are you looking to meet other women and men your age
for times of spirituality, socializing and social action?
YOU are invited to join the Middle Ages group!
This Tuesday, November 18, 7:00 P.M.
in Room 24 of the “New” School
For information, contact Gail Tonnessen 631.957.1449
or e-mail to [email protected]
New mothers in OLPH Parish
You deserve a break today! Dinner is on us! if you
have had a baby in the last couple of months, a member of our ministry would love to give you a break
and cook a carefully prepared dinner, and deliver it to
your home on a pre-agreed date.
NO STRINGS ATTACHED!
Also available to parents of preemies
who are still in the hospital and don't
have time to cook. You do not to
have to a first time mother.
If you are interested in a dinner,
please contact Carol Stysiack at 631-255 3506 or by email, [email protected] Please put Meal Ministry
in the subject line.
Senior Moments
Avail yourself, men and women, 55 years +, of the opportunity to strengthen your relationship with God and with our parish community. Each time this group meets there will be times
for formation, spiritual growth, friendship and community
building.
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, November 25th
9:00 A.M.—Room 24
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MINISTRY
Re-Introducing the...
Saint Bernard League
(Saint Bernards are known for bringing people to safety in hazardous weather conditions!)
We need Saint Bernards!
Can you and/or your family shovel, snow blow or clear out another family or two in
need within our parish community? A number of our “St. Bernard’s” from last year
have moved on to college.
We’d love to have all families matched up before the first snow of the season. If you
can help with this, call the Parish Office at 631.226.7725 and leave a message for the
Consi Family. This is a great way to help those in need (do some tremendous community service!) We need approximately 8 more families to come forward as St. Bernard’s!
If you were a Saint Bernard last year, there is good news….
YOU DO NOT NEED TO SIGN UP AGAIN!
VAN MINISTRY
Recently, nearly 20 members of our parish community came together for the
first meeting of our Van Ministry. Plans are already underway to bring
God’s love and mercy (and some food and clothing necessities) to the poor
and homeless in our community.
So far we have spoken with the offerers from St. Vincent de Paul, the local COPE unit and local EMT
units. Our tentative plan is to go out one night per week to five to six stops in the local area where homeless are known to gather.
There, we will meet them, offer them basic supplies (food, hot coffee, limited winter clothing) and share
some spiritual and practical resources with them.
What can you do?
 We are in need of gently used, clean winter clothing (jackets, hats, gloves, scarves, etc.). YOU MUST
ARRANGE A TIME TO DROP OFF ANY DONATIONS. NO DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
OTHERWISE.
 Do you work for a local restaurant or have a “connection” to a local restaurant that might help to
support our ministry once a month?
 Do you have a connection to a commercial stove/oven? (We know it sounds “out there,” but we figured we’d ask!
If you can help with any of the above, please contact Fr. John at [email protected] to be connected with the appropriate member of the community. Follow the bulletin for more info.
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YOUTH MINISTRY @ OLPH
High School & Middle School Youth Ministry:
Brittany Marie Evans ([email protected])
Youth Service Corps: Fr. John Sureau ([email protected])
Catholic Youth Organization: Mr. Dave Reid ([email protected])
CYO Website: www.leaguelineup.com/olphcyo
Boy Scouts: Mr. Al Damone ([email protected])
K of C Squires: Mr. Frank Nicosia ([email protected])
Middle School:
High School :
Next Tuesday, November 25th, the middle school youth group will meet at 7:30
until 8:45pm in the Auditorium.
HS Leadership Team:
Our meeting will be November 18th at 7:30pm in
the office.
Topic: Connected, a night on peace!
Come see what it's all about!
Remember doors will be closed and locked at 7:40 so be
sure to get there on time! Enter through and leave from
the Wellwood Avenue school doors only.
Youth
Ministry
Service
Project
Clothing Drive
This month, members of our youth ministry will
be sponsoring a clothing drive for St. Vincent de
Paul and our new Van Ministry to the homeless.
St. Vincent de Paul helps to assists members of
our community with many essential items including food and clothing and they are in desperate
need of winter garments! Hats, sweaters, jackets,
coats, gloves and scarves are especially needed.
Items can be dropped off at any youth ministry
event through December 7th. More drop off
times will be announced next week.
Today, November 16th, the Youth Ministry office be open from 9:00 A.M. through
4:30 P.M.!
For more information, e-mail [email protected].
ALL HIGH SCHOOLERS:
Holy Hour/Dodgeball for vocations will be this
Friday, November 21st at St. Ignatius in Hicksville. If you would like to attend please email Brittany at [email protected] for permission slips!
Next Sunday, November 23rd we have a BIG diocesan event!! Franciscan University, LifeTeen
and the Dioceses of Brooklyn, Rockville Centre
and the Archdiocese have teamed up to present,
for the first time ever, the Steubenville NYC youth
conference in Summer 2015. But they are not
waiting until then to get things started! Help us
kick things off with our XLT Fall Tour. What is
XLT? It's worship, message, and adoration.
Fr. Joe Fitzgerald will be the Presider for Adoration and the Ike Ndolo Band for Praise & Worship! It will be a great opportunity for all of us to
come together as a Diocese - to give thanks for all
we have been given, to pray for those who struggle and to pray for the success of our Steubie
NYC Conference in August 2015.
If you are interested in this event please email
Brittany at [email protected] ASAP we need to
RSVP!!
November 16, 2014
OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION
located in the school building
Phone # 631.226.2384
E-mail: [email protected]
Coordinator: Mrs. April Kleinlaut
([email protected])
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OFFICE HOURS:
MONDAY: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
TUESDAY: 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY: 3:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
THURSDAY: 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
FRIDAY:
9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon
SATURDAY: 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Monday
7:15- 8:30pm— Class for Level 8
Wednesday
5:30- 6:30pm— Class for Level 6
7:30- 8:30pm— Class for Level 7
Saturday
8:30- 9:30 am Levels 1-5
10:00-11:00 am Levels 1-5
11:30-12:30 pm Levels 1-5
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Level 6: Mandatory Parent Meeting to take place during your child’s class time.
Presentation will an include an overview of the Church’s teaching on human sexuality
and a preview of future student assemblies on the topic.
Saturday, Nov. 22
Level 2: Parents of first Penance students have a mandatory meeting in the Auditorium during your child’s session about the procedure, the rehearsal dates and the first
Penance ceremony dates. First Communion Dates will be given out, so be
sure to be there.
WRAPPING UP LAST WEEK
Yesterday, Saturday, November 15, Msgr. Joe presented to our Level 3 parents about the
importance of Church and particularly our participation in the Body of Christ during the
celebration of Sunday eucharist. The parents reflected on questions about their own experiences of church as well as their future hope for the church. While the parents were in
the Auditorium the students were learning about how the church continues to teach Jesus’
message. Following the presentation, parents and students work with their child’s catechist on a follow-up activity.
On Wednesday, November 12, our special Penance and Communion class began. This
class is offered to students who have enrolled after the sacramental years. Here they receive appropriate formation in preparation to receive the sacraments of Penance and Eucharist. Monica Lynch, a parent and catechist, will be teaching the enrolled students.
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November 16, 2014
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
What about you or someone you know?
Do you know someone
who wants to be baptized?
Do you want to be baptized?
Do you want to become part of the Catholic
Church from another Christian faith?
For more information, contact Fr. John
([email protected]/631.226.7725) or Deacon
Doug (631.226.7725) for more info.
ADULT CONFIRMATION
We will be beginning classes in preparation for
the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you are an
adult who is baptized and has received first Holy
Communion but has not been confirmed, please
let us know.
Classes will begin in February of 2015!
For more information, contact Fr. John at
631.226.7725 or e-mail to [email protected].
Can you help?
We are in need of offerers to assist with both our
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and our Rite
of Christian Initiation of Children. Can you offer
some time on Sundays to help with these processes? If so, please contact Fr. John at 631.226.7725
or e-mail to [email protected] to learn more!
PRAYER AND WORSHIP
A WORD ABOUT LITURGICAL PRACTICES AND GOOD HEALTH
As we brace ourselves for the onset of another cold and flu season that accompanies the winter weather,
it’s a good time to review some common-sense liturgical practices and issues, to help everyone stay healthy and
to care for one another as we gather each week for Mass.
Holy Communion: Priests, deacons and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion are especially encouraged
to wash and sanitize their hands before Mass begins. If Communion ministers need to clean their hands during Mass, it must be done discreetly. The best way for extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to clean
their hands during Mass is to use a sanitizing liquid in the pew before coming into the sanctuary (sanitizing
liquids have no place on the altar or among the Communion vessels and other sacred items on the credence
table).
Communion from the Chalice: The faithful should refrain from drinking from the chalice when one has a cold
or is fearful of being infected.
Receiving on the Tongue: Faithful who normally receive Holy Communion on the tongue should refrain from
receiving on the tongue and instead receive in the hand when one has a cold or is otherwise contagious. Do
not spread your saliva to the hand of the Communion minister if you are sick; receive Communion in the
hand instead.
Greeting of Peace: Use your own discretion and best judgment when invited to exchange the greeting of peace
during the liturgy; limit physical contact with others if necessary. If a handshake is not advisable, a simple
bow of the head is acceptable. Do not be insulted if someone prefers to avoid shaking your hand.
Mass Attendance: MOST IMPORTANTLY, IF YOU ARE SICK, PLEASE DO NOT COME TO MASS!
There is no obligation to attend Mass if you are sick; it is not a sin to miss Mass for this reason. (Also, there is
no need to go to Confession if you miss Mass because you are sick.) Personal prayer and reflection on the
Sunday Scripture readings is encouraged; many people also enjoy viewing the Mass on television.
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EL MINISTERIO HISPANO
El grupo de oración “Jesús es el camino la verdad y la vida”. Te invita a alabar y glorificar a DIOS todos los jueves a las 7:00 PM en la cafetería. Comenzando con el Santo Rosario. Únete a nosotros en oración, Alabanzas y
reflexión de la palabra de DIOS.
Todos los martes llevamos el Santo Rosario a los hogares para orar en familia. Lleva la bendición a tu casa. Interesados favor llamar a Virginia Constantino al (631) 957-1149.
El sacramento del bautizo. Las ceremonias bautismales se llevan a cabo cada segundo y cuarto domingo del mes.
Los padres que necesiten bautizar a sus hijos deben atender alas sección de charlas, estas charlas son cada primer
y tercer lunes del mes.
Para más información sobre los sacramentos del bautizo matrimonio y servicio pastorales. Unción de los enfermos y la Eucaristía, Contacto Padre Juan Sureau - 631.226-7725 x. 224 o email: [email protected] or en español, Irma González 631 620-2401 o correo electrónico: [email protected].
Preparándonos para el domingo 23 de Noviembre
Primera Lectura (Ezequiel 34,11-12.15-17): Dios, el Pastor- Rey
Ya que los reyes de Israel habían engañado a su pueblo, Yavé condena a las autoridades de su pueblo
que encontraron normal gozar del poder y las riqueza sin considerase como los servidores del pueblo primero. Ovejas agotadas, hambrientas, enfermas, extraviadas andaban errantes sin domicilio ni trabajo
alineadas por las mentiras de sus dirigentes. Dios mismo las recogerá de todos los lugares de la tierra y
las conducirá como un pastor.
Segunda Lectura (1 Corintios 15, 20-26.28): Cristo Debe Reinar.
Cristo fue el primero en resucitar de entre los muertos. Su poder de resurrección está operante en este
mundo por medio de los que pertenecen a Él. Al final, Cristo presentará su reino al Padre.
Evangelio (Mateo 25, 31-46): Cristo Nos Juzgará según Nuestro Amor a los Hermanos
Jesús no sólo está cercano a los pobres, a los desposeídos, a los que sufren; es que en ellos le encontramos a Él mismo. Y en efecto seremos juzgados en la medida en que hayamos amado.
El Enfermo y el Hambriento Eras Tú, Señor.
Reflexión y pregunta.=
Hoy concluimos el Año Litúrgico, el Año de la Iglesia, con la solemne celebración de
Cristo, nuestro Pastor y Rey. Vino a nosotros como nuestro Buen Pastor y nos confió
la responsabilidad de cuidar unos de otros. Cuando venga a evaluar nuestra vida y a
verificar cuánto hay de bueno a sus ojos y a los nuestros, él nos preguntará: ¿Se han
preocupado los unos por los otros, han servido ustedes a los demás, especialmente a
los pobres y a los débiles? No es sólo cuestión de servir a otros: Se trata también de
servir a Dios, ya que el prójimo en necesidad no es sino Cristo mismo "disfrazado". Se
trata, por lo tanto, de un acto de fe profunda. En esta eucaristía pidamos, pues, al Señor fe profunda y amor generoso.
La próxima semana realizaremos la Colecta para la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano los cuales
incluyen las Misiones Locales (CCHD, por sus siglas en inglés). Los obispos de los Estados Unidos fundaron
CCHD hace 40 años cuando se dieron cuenta que la vida de los más necesitados no iba a mejorar hasta que no
se cambiasen los sistemas y las políticas que mantienen a las personas en la pobreza. La CCHD, a lo largo de
40 años, ha financiado a grupos comunitarios que buscan justicia y producen cambios duraderos. Luche contra
la pobreza en América. Defienda la dignidad humana. Contribuya a la Colecta de la CCHD.
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PRAYING FOR AND SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER
WE CELEBRATE
God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has freed you from
sin, given you a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and
welcomed you into his holy people.
-Rite of Baptism
London Blaze Ferguson
Connor Michael Killoran
Chloe Ann Lawler
Peter John Maleton
Savannah Ella Raigosa
Andrew David Sullivan
We welcome the newest members
of the Catholic community
here at OLPH!
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
Please pray for the following members of our
parish community preparing for the
Sacrament of Matrimony.
First Time:
Nick Burdish
&
Jennifer Bedry (Infant Jesus, Port Jefferson)
WE BELIEVE
Almighty and Eternal God,
You are the everlasting health of those
who believe in You.
Hear us for Your servants
for whom we implore the aid of Your tender mercy,
that being restored to bodily health,
they may give thanks to You in Your Church.
Through Christ our Lord.
We pray for the sick of our parish…
Shirley Brown
Christian Brown
Thomas Smith
Peggy Curran
Kevin Curran
Kerry Harmon
Ann Muller
Richard Brosan
Diana De Stasio
Bernadette Sinnot
Regina Khezikhezri
Margaret Girgenti
Mary Doran
George Constantinou
Rachel Dressler
Vanessa Kercelius
Tom LaBianca
Genevieve Mitchell
If a family member or close friend is ill, please let us
know so our community can pray for them. To have
your name or the name of a loved one listed in our
parish bulletin, please call the parish office at
631.226.7725, x. 200.
MASS MEMORIALS
A beautiful way to remember a loved one!
Memorials used during the Masses for week of
November 16-22:
Altar Bread & Wine
In Memory of
Sheila Ann Bast
Requested by
Mom & Dad
Please contact the Parish Office at 631.226.7725
for other options for memorials.
WE REMEMBER
We remember those who have died in our parish
community this week:
William J. Maher
Richard Leonardi
“O God, who through the ending of present things open up
the beginning of things to come, grant, we pray, that the soul
of your servant may be led to you to attain the inheritance of
eternal redemption.”
November 16, 2014
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, November 17—
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious
6:30
The Savastano Family
12:15 Rose Lott
7:00
Novena
TUESDAY, November 18—
Weekday in the 33rd week in Ordinary Time
(The Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter & Paul,
Apostles; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin)
6:30
Margaret Koliaga
12:15 Charles Bonanno
WEDNESDAY, November 19—
Weekday in the 33rd week in Ordinary Time
6:30
12:15
Thomas Hannan
Laura Harmon
12:45- Exposition
2:00
THURSDAY, November 20—
Weekday in the 33rd week in Ordinary Time
6:30
Julie Kump
12:15 Charles & Ann Keenan
FRIDAY, November 21—
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
6:30
12:15
Piedad Perez
John Kollar
SATURDAY, November 22—
Saint Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr
8:00
Pasquale Perrotta
Vigil for
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST,
KING OF THE UNIVERSE
5:00
Sunday, November 23
6:30
8:00
9:30
11:00
12:30
5:00
MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK
7:00 PM
7:15 PM
7:45 PM
4:00 PM
6:45 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:45 PM
8:00 PM
8:00 PM
12:00 PM
12:45 –
2:00 PM
Eileen T. Wright
Living & Deceased Members of the
Mariani Family
For the People of the Parish
Eva Sciara
Living & Deceased Members of the
Legion of Mary
Kevin Ullmer
Monday, November 17, 2014
Novena
Church
Level 8 Religious Education
School
New Reader Training Session
Church
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
CYO—Cheerleading
Auditorium
Pastoral Staff Meeting
St. Lucy Rm
Teen Confirmation Class
Room 4
Middle Ages
Room 24
Nursing Ministry Meeting
Room 17
Community of Praise
Room 16
Alcoholics Anonymous
Cafeteria
Van Ministry Meeting
St. Mark’s Rm
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Diocese Liturgical
St. Lucy Rm
Commission
Adoration of the Blessed
Church
Sacrament
1:50 PM
2:30 PM
5:30 PM
7:30 PM
8:00 PM
Daytime Prayer
Church
Legion of Mary Meeting
Room 24
Level 6 Religious Education
School
Level 7 Religious Education
School
Christian Mothers
Cafeteria
Thursday, November 20, 2014
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
8:00 PM
CYO—Cheerleading
Youth Choir Rehearsal
Finance Committee Meeting
Spanish Prayer Group
Adult Choir Rehearsal
Baptismal Prep for Parents
Family Life Ministry Meeting
Narcotics Anonymous
Friday, November 21, 2014
9:00 AM
7:00 PM
OLPH Home School Group
Room 1 & 2
Catholics for Freedom of
Auditorium
Religion Movie Night
Alcoholics AnonymousRoom 24
Young Adults
Saturday, November 22, 2014
8:00 PM
Frank Mehm
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST,
KING OF THE UNIVERSE
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Auditorium
Room 16
St. Lucy Rm
Cafeteria
Church
Room 16
St. Mark Rm
Room 24
8:30 AM
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
Level 1 –5 Religious
Education
School
2:00 PM
6:15 PM
8:00 PM
CYO—Basketball
Evening Prayer
Alcoholics Anonymous
Auditorium
Church
Cafeteria
Sunday, November 23, 2014
1:30 PM
12:30 PM
6:15 PM
6:15 PM
CYO—Basketball
RCIA
Evening Prayer
Youth Ministry Night
Auditorium
8:00 PM
Alcoholics Anonymous
Cafeteria
Church/Rm 16
Church
YM Office
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PREPARING FOR
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ the King of the Universe
And the king will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did
for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ - Matthew 25:40
Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17
Ezekiel 34 uses the metaphor of shepherding to illustrate how Israel's leaders (shepherds) oppressed the people (flock) within God's kingdom. The
shepherds looked only to their own interests by clothing and feeding themselves at the expense of the needs of the flock. Thus God promises to save
the sheep from the "mouths" of the shepherds (Israel's rulers), search and
care for his sheep, and bring them back from where they were scattered.
Ultimately, God will judge between the fat sheep (beneficiaries and participants in the oppression) and the lean sheep (the weak and oppressed). This
deliverance climaxes with the future appointment of the ultimate shepherd, a second David, who will feed and care for God's flock as a prince
should under God's kingship.
1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28
Some of the Corinthians denied the bodily resurrection of the dead, considering resurrection to be a purely spiritual experience already achieved in
baptism and in the forgiveness of sins. Paul affirms both the essential materiality of the resurrection, and that Christ’s resurrection is not an end in
itself; its finality lies in the whole harvest, that is, ourselves.
Matthew 25:31-46
The three parables that precede this passage all stress waiting for and preparing (or not) for the return of Christ. This parable takes listeners forward
to the moment the Son of Man comes in glory (v. 31). The nations are assembled and the sheep are separated from the goats (vv. 32-33). This parable is similar to the Rich Man and Lazarus in that the time to repent and
be converted, the time to care for the poor on one's doorstep, is past. Judgment has arrived.
Readings for the Week
Take time each day to read the daily readings of the Church.
You can access the readings through our parish website.
Monday, November 17, 2014:
Revelation 1:1-4; 2:1-5 + Luke 18:35-43
Friday, November 21, 2014:
Revelation 10:8-11 + Luke 19:45-48
Tuesday, November 18, 2014:
Revelation 3:1-6, 14-22 + Luke 19:1-10
Saturday, November 22, 2014:
Revelation 11:4-12 + Luke 20:27-40
Wednesday, November 19, 2014:
Revelation 4:1-11 + Luke 19:11-28
Thursday, November 20, 2014:
Revelation 5:1-10 + Luke 19:41-44
Sunday, November 23, 2014:
Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17
+ 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28
+ Matthew 25:31-46
Gospel Reflection
Questions….
After reading next Sunday’s Gospel
(Matthew 25:31-46) take some time
to pray on it before you come to
Mass. Use the questions below to
aid your reflection.
1. This king is the almighty
and glorious God. Why did he
come into the world in solidarity with the poor, wear thorns
for his crown, and have a cross
for his throne? Who can relate
on a personal level to a very
rich, brilliant leader? Who can
relate to a poor and suffering
one?
2. “For I was hungry and you
gave me food, I was thirsty
and
you
gave
me
drink.” Christ uses our generosity as a criterion for salvation. How is it also a criterion
for happiness? What happens
to you when you give? The
“sheep” didn’t recognize or
accept the message or the messenger (Jesus), but they gave
anyway. If the “goats” had
recognized Jesus, they would
have given too. How important is it to give without
calculation?
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SERVING AND SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Parish Office: 631.226.7725
Religious Education: 631.226.2384
St. Vincent de Paul (Parish Outreach) :
631.226.7725 X 234
Parish Website:
www.olphlindenhurst.org
Facebook: Our Lady of Perpetual Help
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptism ceremonies are held on the second and
fourth Sundays of the month. Parents wishing to
have a child baptized must attend a baptism preparation session before the baptism; these sessions
are held on the first and third Thursdays of the
month excluding holidays. Contact the Parish Office to begin the process of having your child baptized.
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK
& ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Those who are seriously ill or facing surgery, as
well as those in danger of death, should receive the
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Please call
the Parish Office and ask for one of our priests.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Adults who wish to be baptized, or who have been
baptized in another Christian faith and wish to become Catholic, or who have been baptized Catholic and wish to be confirmed and receive Holy
Communion, are invited to join the process of the
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Please contact Deacon Doug or Fr. John at the Parish Office
to begin the process.
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Adults who have been baptized Catholic and who
have received Holy Communion but who still
need the Sacrament of Confirmation should enroll
in our Adult Confirmation Classes. Please contact
Deacon Doug or Fr. John at the Parish Office.
THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Please contact the Parish Office at least SIX
MONTHS before the desired date of your wedding.
YOUR PASTORAL COUNCIL
Jean Bjork
Tricia Buckley (Chair)
Lori Byron
Marie Foster
Greg Guido
Sonia Hansen
John Keller
Mary Mullan
Kevin Sabella
Christina Taparata
James Totino
Pete Triolo
Msgr. Joe DeGrocco
Please feel free to speak to any member of the Pastoral
Council with any questions you might have.
YOUR PARISH TRUSTEES
Robert Dobres
John Reynolds
YOUR PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE
David Barrett
Deacon Tom Bast
Gerry Chille (Chair)
Ed Cirella
Meg Danaher, CFP®, CLU®
Bob Dobres
Bob Meade
John Reynolds
Msgr. Joe DeGrocco
Please feel free to speak to any member of the Finance
Committee with any questions you might have.
YOUR PARISH LITURGY COMMITTEE
Robert Becker
Mark Costantino
Barbara McPhail
Rosaleen Walters
Mike Williams
Msgr. Joe DeGrocco
Chris Ferraro
Deacon Doug Smith
Fr. John Sureau
Alice Vozzo
Please feel free to speak to any member of the Liturgy
Committee with any questions you might have.
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November 16, 2014
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
PARISH LIFE AND MINISTRY
Thanks to all who have helped to plan and organize our the lighting of our parish for Christmas.
We are going to be the “light” of Wellwood Avenue for the Christmas season.
Do you want to help?
We are in need of offerers to help with
this on these TENATIVE dates:
Friday, Dec. 5, 2014—9:00 A.M.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014—9:00 A.M.
We plan to be here most of the day. If you are able to
help, please call or e-mail Jean Gustavson at
631.225.1273 or e-mail to [email protected].
PLEASE DO NOT COME WITHOUT RSVPING AS
THE DATES MAY CHANGE.
Make checks or money order payable to: NYS COUNCIL, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
In memo, please print “NYS Special Olympics”
Name ______________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip ______________________________________________
Phone: ___________________ Email: ___________________________
# of Tickets @ $40 each:_______
Total Amount Enclosed: $_________
Mail form with payment to: Michael Hearney, 210 E. John St., Lindenhurst, NY 11757
For Info Contact: Michael Hearney 631-560-0491 or [email protected]
And save the date...we’ll be taking
DOWN the lights on
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 at 12 Noon
Many hands needed on that day as well!
All are welcome and needed to help with this project…
get involved today!!!!
DIOCESAN & COMMUNITY NEWS
Camp Fatima for boys and Camp Bernadette for girls are accepting registrations for the 2015 summer season. Located in the Lakes Region of NH the camps offer 2-week overnight sessions for children ages 6-15. Round trip bus
transportation is available. Contact Michael Drumm at 603 -364-5851 or email
[email protected] or online www.campsfatimabernadette.org.
Please help benefit Hope House Ministries (www.hhm.org) as they celebrate “Celtic Twilight Christmas” being performed on Monday, Dec. 8 at Stern Auditorium/Perlman Stage at Carnegie Hall, NY. Tickets from $45-$125. 212
-247-7800; online at www.carnegiehall.org; for groups or bus package call Mill Pond Music 516-798-3014 or [email protected].
Have you suffered an abortion? Experience God’s love and mercy and begin the journey of healing. Please call the
Sisters of Life: 866-575-0075 or email: [email protected]. For men, call Theresa Bonopartis at Lumina: 877-586-4621 or email: [email protected].
Victim Assistance—If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church, the Catholic Church encourages you to come forward and speak out. Mrs. Mary McMahon, LCSW is our diocesan Victim
Assistance Coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help you make a formal complaint of
abuse to the diocese and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative. She can be contacted
at 516-594-9063.
Family, Marriage and Individual Therapy—provided by New York State licensed therapists, are available in the diocese for the convenience of parishioners. It is provided by the Catholic Counseling Center, a proprietary professional corporation, which is independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or diocese. Most insurance policies, including Medicare, are honored. For confidential information and appointments, please call Dr.
Giuliani at the Catholic Counseling Center, now in its 40th year of serving, at 631-243-2503 or go to the website at
www.thecatholiccounselingcenter.com
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OFFERING UPDATE
OFFERING UPDATE
Nov. 8/9, 2014
Mass Time
# of
Envelopes
Weekly
Collection
Attendance
5:00 P.M.
$3,982.00
178
420
6:30 A.M.
1,185.00
42
103
8:00 A.M.
2,130.00
91
228
9:30 A.M.
1,946.00
88
400
11:00 A.M.
2,348.00
114
337
12:30 P.M.
2,231.00
90
316
5:00 P.M.
1,304.00
52
225
Total coin:
21.89
Mail-ins:
Faith Direct
10.76
7
2,123.00
TOTAL
$17,401.65
662
2,029
2013 TOTAL
$16,609.38
626
1,903
Candles
$1,004.02
Poor Box
$315.56
Attention All Parish Ministry Leaders
PLEASE NOTE THE UPCOMING
BULLETIN DEADLINES
Publication Date
Bulletin Submissions Due By:
November 23rd
November 14th
th
November 30th
November 19 (change because of
Thanksgiving and earlier deadline)
December 7th
November 26th (change because of
the earlier deadline)
December 14
th
December 4
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SUPPORT OUR BULLETIN ADVERTISERS!
Did you know that the OLPH bulletin is printed
free of charge each week? Not only that, our parish receives a part of the advertising commission.
So please frequent the fine establishments that
advertise in our bulletin!
120.00
Children’s env.
Next week, we will take up the Collection for the
Catholic Campaign for Human Development which
includes Home Missions (CCHD). CCHD was
founded 40 years ago by the bishops of the United
States when they realized that the lives of those in
need would not improve until the systems and policies that keep people in poverty were changed. For
40 years, CCHD has funded community groups that
seek justice and create lasting change. Fight poverty
in America. Defend human dignity. Give to the
CCHD Collection.
December 18 (change because of
the earlier deadline)
If your business could use a shot in the arm, consider advertising in the bulletin. Each week, nearly two thousand people attend Mass at OLPH,
most of whom live and shop in the Lindenhurst
area, receive or view our bulletin online. It’s an
easy way to reach thousands of area families with
information about your business.
For more information on how to advertise in our bulletin, call The Church Bulletin Company at
631.249.4994.
REMEMBER OUR PARISH
Please consider continuing your lifelong stewardship by leaving a bequest
to our Parish.
A gift to us in your Will
or Trust affirms your everlasting commitment to
our Parish’s life and work.
For more information about remembering our Parish
in your will please contact Barbara Kilarjian, Director of Development at 516-379-5210, x. 229.
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OLPH YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
Remembering our past…
This Tuesday, Veteran’s Day, members of our Youth Service Corps and their families came together to
do a little “Fall Clean Up” at the OLPH cemetery on 8th Street in Lindenhurst. Here they learned about
the history of the cemetery and the parish and provided great assistance in getting things prepared for the
Winter.
...Working Towards the Future
This past Fall, our CYO track program, under the leadership of Mr. Joe Artusa, coordinated a special
track meet benefitting The Christina Renna Foundation. Last week, CYO President Dave Reid received
the following letter of gratitude from the foundation.
Dave, Joe, CYO athletes and parents:
There are no words to express our thanks for hosting a meet in memory of
Christina but also for helping us promote Children’s Cancer Awareness
Month.
Awareness is part of our mission—each year we are
reaching more people because of groups like CYO. Your
support and donation are most appreciated. One day
Christina’s dream will be a reality.
God bless,
Phil, Rene and Family.
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