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February 22, 2015
We come together as a community of faith to celebrate with praise and joy!
Pastoral Team
Office Support Staff
Pastor
Rev. Msgr. Thomas C. Costa
Rectory Secretary
Associate Pastors
Sister Eileen Lawlor
Ms. Joyce Amoroso
Rev. Martin L. Klein, Ret.
Rev. Patrick J. T. Grace
Rev. Nasir Gulfam—In Res.
School Secretary
Mrs. Janet Vassallo
Pastor Emeritus
Religious Ed Secretary
Rev. Msgr. James E. Boesel
Mrs. Cathy Basso
Deacon
Michael Devenney
Pastoral Council Members
School Principal
Raymond Badra
Nick Perrotta
Timothy Snee
Donna Varney
To contact: [email protected]
Mrs. Jane Harrigan
Sister Jeannine Toppin, Assistant Principal
Sister Joanne Deegan, Principal Emerita
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Director of Liturgy & Music
Mr. Paul Eschenauer
Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Joanne Kolasa
Director of Youth Ministry
Mr. Kevin Kwasnik
Parish Finance Committee
John Beaudette (Chairperson)
Daniel Pisani (Trustee)
Joseph Vacca (Trustee)
Carmine Serravalli (Business Mgr.)
Lorraine & Fred Anderson
Richard Faccio, Jr.
Timothy Snee
Director of Parish Services
Mrs. Mary Anne Scott
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Maintenance Staff
Business Manager
Mr. Larry Burns
Mr. Kevin McAvoy
Mr. David Mullan
Mr. Carmine Serravalli
Building & Maintenance Director
Mr. Timothy Snee
Rectory Cook
Michelina Gambale
Convent Cook
Susan Bennett
Rectory
School
Religious Ed.
931-4351
FAX 433-8702
433-7040
433-8286
681-1228
681-1527
Youth Ministry
935-2444
Email contact: [email protected]
Parish Services
931-1306
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Masses for the Week
Monday, February 23rd
Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Mt 25:31-46
7:00 AM John J. O’Rourke
8:00 AM John Broderick
9:00 AM Alois Finn
Loving Memory – Rest In Peace the unborn and
the victims of natural disasters throughout our
country and the world.
Tuesday, February 24th
Is 55:10-11/Mt 6:7-15
7:00 AM Juliette Exilhomme & Fam.
8:00 AM Joseph Durante
9:00 AM Frank Gibaldi (1Ann)
Wednesday, February 25th
Jon 3:1-10/Lk 11: 29-32
7:00 AM Rose Loguercio
8:00 AM Gerald Zuk
9:00 AM Stella Maris Grace
Thursday, February 26th
Est C:12, 14-16,23-25/Mt 7:7-12
7:00 AM Sr. Mary Kieran, RSM
8:00 AM Thomas Kennedy
9:00 AM Peter Morley
Friday, February 27th
Ez 18:21-28/Mt 5:20-26
7:00 AM Heenan & Holzapple Fams
8:00 AM Edward Doll
9:00 AM Mary Licata
Saturday, February 28th
Dt 26:16-19/Mt 5:43-48
8:00 AM Nancy O’Grady
Joan Vacca
John Broderick
Geatano Abbatiello
Desa Bogovic
Remember Our Sick: Zachary Vitti, Sister Maureen Gregory, Barbara Stalter, Inf. Nicolo Michelli,
Inf. Bradley Kevin Nees, Fr. Marty Klein, Kathryn
Posch, Daniel Coppola, Gayle Callegario, Terry
Whall, Jack Costa, John Lombardi, Michael Kiesel,
Gayle Cauegario, Alexander Lamparter, Joseph
Curran, Deacon Michael Devenney, Muriel McMahon, Jan White, Margaret Dunleavy, Thomas Cimino, Linda, Angela Becella, Michael Posch,
Loretta Brown, Dottie Mistretta, Augusto Cesar
Miranda, Pamela Moore, Elizabeth Mullan, James
Fitzsimmons
Long Term Illness: Please pray for our war casualties, all our sick, their caretakers, especially Msgr.
James Boesel, Sr. Joanne Deegan, JoAnn Mackin,
Ryan Sullivan, Inf. Kendall White, Lynn Klein,
James Fisher, Christopher Cucci, Donald Fournier,
Theresa Blackshaw and all homebound and in
nursing homes
Banns of Marriage
4:30 PM Parishioners of Our Lady of Mercy
Sunday, March 1st
Gn 22: 1-2/9a,10-13,15-18/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk
9:2-10
7:30 AM Frank Bibaldi (1Ann)
9:00 AM Andrew Oreste
10:30 AM Constance Hart
12:00 AM Sophia & Craig Schultz
5:30 PM Paul Magliocco
Second Time: Michael Vincent Rapisarda OLM and Jennifer Nicollo - Norte Dame, New
Hyde Park
WEEK OF FEB 22nd TO FEB 28th, 2015
L.C. Sanctuary Lamp
In Memory of
Joseph W. Amoroso
Donated By
Amoroso Family
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February 22, 2015
SPECIAL HOLY WEEK SERVICES 2015
PALM SUNDAY LORD’S PASSION
SATURDAY MARCH 28TH
Upper Church - 4:30 PM
PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH
Upper Church - 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM
12:00 Noon and 5:30 PM
Lower Church - 12:00 Noon
Monday March 30th
Confessions - 3:00 to 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY APRIL 1ST
Confessions - 7:30 to 9:00 PM
GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 3RD
NO MORNING MASS
Morning Prayer - 9 AM
Confessions - 9:30 to 10:30 AM
Liturgy of the Passion and Death of Our Lord
and Communion at 3:00 PM
Stations of the Cross - 7:30 PM
HOLY SATURDAY APRIL 4TH
NO MORNING MASS
Morning Prayer - 9:00 AM
Blessing of the Easter Food - 9:30 AM
NO 4:30 PM MASS
RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
EASTER SUNDAY
HOLY THURSDAY APRIL 2ND
NO MORNING MASS
Morning Prayer - 9:00 AM
Concelebrated Mass of the Lord’s Supper
At 7:30 PM followed by Procession and
Adoration until 11:00 PM
SATURDAY APRIL 4TH
Blessing of the New Fire and Easter Vigil - 8:00 PM
SUNDAY APRIL 5TH
Upper Church - 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM & 12:00 Noon
Lower Church - 10:30AM, 12:00 Noon
THERE IS NO 5:30 PM MASS
STATIONS OF THE CROSS EVERY FRIDAY AT 9:30 AM
IN UPPER CHURCH & 7:30 PM IN OUR LADY;S CHAPEL
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On Stewardship Spirituality
Accountability
Sacrificial Giving
Offertory
Weekly Offering for:
February
15, 2015: $13,200
February 16, 2014: $11,343*
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*snowstorm!
On Stewardship
“This prefigured baptism which saves you now is not a removal of dirt
from the body, but an appeal to God for a clear conscience, through the
resurrection of Jesus Christ.”—1 Peter 3:21
Pray. Fast. Give. It is the call of the universal Church
for each of us to participate in Lent—to be stewards of
God’s great gifts. Pray for the people of our world.
Fast from those things that leave us indifferent to the
plight of others. Give of your treasure, as well as your
time and talents, in order to build His Kingdom here
on earth. These are among the pillars of stewardship.
Read and hear the message of Pope Francis—that “all
those places where the Church is present… may become islands of mercy in the midst of the sea of indifference!”
Without Baptism,
you would not A Disciple’s Response: Living Your Baptismal Promise
have the gift of The spirituality of Stewardship begins with a sense of identity; with the
Faith. truth that we are created in the image and likeness of God. And not just
that we were created by God, but for God. All that we are and all that we
have are from God.
In Baptism, we are called by name to Jesus, as his own. Becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ leads naturally to the practice of Stewardship Spirituality. These linked realities, discipleship and Stewardship Spirituality, then
make up the fabric of a Christian life in which each day is lived in an intimate, personal relationship with our Lord.
The sacrament of Baptism calls Christians to a lifelong vocation of discipleship as children of God, made in his image and likeness. Strengthened
by the Holy Spirit, we are called as disciples to follow Jesus to grow in
holiness by the graces God showers upon us. As recipients of God’s loving grace, our hearts leap with gratitude. “How can I repay the Lord for
Make the commitment! all the good He has done for me?” (Psalm 116:12)
Belong More Deeply
From Stewardship, A Disciple’s Response and The Pillars of Parish Stewardship.
~Contact us at [email protected] for more on Stewardship!
This Lent you are encouraged to raise up
the needs of the world in prayer, to sacrifice by fasting material wants, and to give
your time, talent and treasure as good
stewards of the gifts God has given you.
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Living
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The Celebration of the Sacraments
Celebrations of the Eucharist:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Italian Mass:
Family Mass:
Weekdays:
8:00 AM & 4:30 PM
7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM
8:45 AM, 2nd Sunday of Each Month
10:30 AM
7:00, 8:00, 9:00 AM Mon., Wed. & Fri.
7:00, 9:00 AM Tues. & Thurs.
Rosary after 9:00 AM Mass
First Fridays:
7:00, 8:00 & 9:00 AM
Adoration 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Holydays:
5:00 PM the evening before
7:00 & 9:00 AM, 12 Noon & 7:30 PM
Miraculous Medal Novena:
Monday following the 9:00 AM Mass.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: 3:30-4:15 PM and Eve of Holydays 4:00-5:00 PM in the Church
Anytime by appointment-please call and speak with a priest.
On Becoming A Catholic:
R.C.I.A. welcomes those interested in becoming a Catholic and/or anyone seeking to further their
education in the Catholic Faith. Please leave your name and telephone number at the Rectory Office.
Parish Membership:
All new families and individuals are welcome to our parish. We request that you register in the rectory
when you move into our community so that we can be of service to you. Our parish family invites all of
its members to participate fully in our spiritual and social life. The priests and ministers are here to serve
your needs, to share your joy, and to help lighten your burdens.
Sacrament of Baptism:
Communal Celebrations of Baptism are on the second and last Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM. All
arrangements for Baptism must be made at the rectory.
Sacrament of Marriage:
The Sacrament is celebrated on: Fridays: to be arranged. Saturdays: l0:30 AM, l2:30 and 2:30PM
Sundays: to be arranged.
Arrangements must be made by personal appointment with one of the priests. Couples should make an
appointment with the priest at least six months to a year in advance of the marriage date. Nuptial Masses
as well as ceremonies are available on Friday and Saturday. Ceremonies only are available on Sunday.
Pre Cana-OLM Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Program, is offered twice a year in the
Fall and early Spring. Please inquire in the Rectory for dates.
Anointing of the Sick:
The Sacrament for the seriously ill and elderly can be arranged by contacting one of the priests or at any
time in an emergency. The Sacrament is also celebrated communally during the year.
Ministry to the Sick and Homebound:
Parish priests and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist regularly visit those who are ill or homebound.
Please call the rectory to arrange for home visitation.
Rectory Hours:
Mon-Sat: 9:00-11:30 AM, 1:00-4:30 PM, 7:00-9:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00-3:00 PM
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Organizations
New members are always welcome!
Music Ministries:
OLM Adult Chamber Choir: Meets Tuesday afternoons at 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Upper Church.
OLM Children’s Choir: Meets Wednesday afternoons at 2:45-3:30 PM or 3:30-4:00 PM in the School
Cafeteria.
OLM Folk Group: Meets Sundays after the 9:00 AM Mass in the Lower Church.
OLM Rock Group: Meets Monday evenings at 8-l0 PM in the Upper Church.
Parish Organizations:
Columbiettes: OLM Joseph F. Lamb 5723 meets on 2nd. Thursday of the month in the School Cafeteria.
For information contact Agnes Peck, President 827-1297.
Hicksville/OLM Senior Club: Meets on Mondays 11:00AM-3 PM at the Bethpage Senior Center. For
information contact Joan at 938-4261.
Holy Name Society: Corporate Mass and Communion on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM
Mass. Membership meetings on the following Monday at 7:30 PM in the Lower Church Meeting Room.
Phone: (516) 405-OHNS (0467). Email: [email protected] Web: www.olmholyname.org
Knights of Columbus: The Our Lady of Mercy Joseph F. Lamb Council # 5723 Knights of
Columbus meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursday at 7:30 PM in the School Cafeteria. For information contact
Mike Trimarco, Grand Knight, at 938-6067.
Angels of Mercy: Meet on every third Thursday of the month starting January 15, 2015 at 7:00 PM in Our
Lady’s Chapel. For more information please call Angela Manzi - 938-8106 or [email protected]
Legion of Mary: Meets on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM in the Lower Church. First Saturday Fatima
Devotions: 7:40 AM.
OLM Youth Council:
Council for parish sports. Contact Chris Mistron, President at (516) 753-9890
Nocturnal Adoration: First Friday of Month - 8 to 10 PM Lower Church.
Prayer Group: Prayer meetings are held on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM in the Lower Church.
Rosary Altar Society: Meets quarterly at 7:00 PM in the School Auditorium. See column for additional
info.
St. Vincent de Paul Society: Contact the Rectory for information (931-4351).
The Men of St. Joseph: Meets every Wednesday at 7:00 PM in Lower Church Meeting Room.
Thrift Boutique: Mon-Sat 9:30 AM — 1:00 PM located in The Trailer Building
Support Groups:
Alcoholics Anonymous Groups:
First Things First:
Our Own Group:
Al-Anon:
Open Meeting every Friday: 8:00-9:00 PM in the Convent Basement.
Closed Meeting every Sunday: 7:00-8:00 PM in the Convent Basement.
Closed Meeting every Monday: 4:30-5:30 PM in the Convent Basement.
Step Meeting every Thursday: 4:30-5:30 PM in the Convent Basement.
Adult Children meet on Friday evenings: 7:30-10:00 PM in the School Cafeteria.
Emotions Anonymous:
Families Anonymous:
Meets on Thursdays at 8-10 PM in the Convent Basement.
Meets on Wednesdays at 7:30-9:30 PM. Convent Basement.
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February 22, 2015
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February 22, 2015
Schedule for Weekend of February 21ST, - February 22ND, 2015
Presider
Fr. Nasia G.
Fr. P. Grace
Msgr. Costa
Fr. Nasia G.
Feb 21-22
4:30 PM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
Altar Ser Sunny LoGalbo
Fr. P. Grace
Msgr. Costa
12:00 PM
5:30 PM
William LeHane
Samantha Napoli Brendan Graney
Alex Ross
Christopher Rios
Marco Mastrandrea
A. Montalbano
Victoria Pelliccia
Christine Lupo
LukePojero
Michael Tuozzo
A. Piergiovanni
Nicholas Roveto
Sabrina Colon
A. DeGennaro
Gavin Cunningham Maeve DeGennaro
Greg Boruch
Maria Baldwin
Johnny Burns
Justin Rios
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Lector 1
Dennis Lyons
Loretta Rinaldo
Suzanne McCarthy
Jennifer Roveto
Tyler Murphy
Philip Lauto
Lector 2
Michael Fucci
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Joseph Mistron
Angela Manzi
Julia Barrow
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Maria Mangibin
Tom Znack
Steven Roveto
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Amy Abraham
John Beaudette
Kathleen Beaudette
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EM 2
Catherine Murray
EM 3
Kelly Lyons
EM 4
James Lyons
EM Cup 1 --------------------EM Cup 2 -------------------EM Cup 3 --------------------EM Cup 4 ---------------------
Peggyanne Shaw
Arlene Unverzagt
Meghan Kingsley
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RIGHT TO LIFE
By:Joseph Backholm/Lifenews.com
Christine Koopmann
Roger Koopmann
Francine DeAgresta
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Washington State Committee Will Hold Hearing on Bill for
Parental Notification on Abortion
Continued from last week:
Opponents of the bill claim that Parental notification endangers girls whose parents might become abusive when they learn their daughter
is pregnant. They say the girl should decide what her parents know.
They assume that in crisis you can trust the judgment of the typical pregnant 15-year old better that the judgment of the typical parent.
While it is understandable why a girl would not want to tell her parents, it is equally understandable why it would be good for her parents
to know despite the child’s reservations.
Acknowledging that there are too many abusive parents in the world, it is an insult to every parent in Washington that the abortion industry and their allies in the legislature act as though they have a duty to protect our daughters from us.
By requiring parental notification, this bill acknowledges that it is generally a good thing for parents to know what is going on with their
children. However, it also contains a judicial bypass provision which would allow a judge to waive the parental notification requirement
in the minority of cases in which a child actually could be in danger. It protects those truly at risk without assuming every parent is a danger. That’s what rational public policy should do.
The possibility that parents might respond poorly to news that their daughter is pregnant is an argument for
keeping parents out of every decision. After all, parents might also respond poorly to news that their child
has committed a crime or received bad grades in school. But for good reason, we still tell them.
The argument that we should favor keeping parents in the dark in order to protect the children is incoherent. That incoherence exposes the fact that the more likely explanation has much more to do with money
the abortion industry makes off of children which eventually finds its way to political campaigns.
Parental notification is not an issue about abortion. It is an issue about parental rights and the well-being of
our daughters. It is a disagreement between politicians who pretend they care more about our children than we do and the parents who
know better.
On Monday February 2nd, there was a hearing in the John A. Cherberg building on the capital campus. The hearing room was full, even if
they did not wish to testify, there presence communicates the injustice of this issue to legislators who have dragging their heels for years
on this issue. They ask that you please call your legislators to share your thoughts on this issue. You can call your legislators directly or
through the legislative at 1-800-562-6000.
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Our Lady of Mercy Religious Education News
Religious Education Registration:
Re-registration forms will be mailed home soon; every child must re-register in
order to be placed in a class for the 2014-2015 School year.
Please complete and return the form; along with your family’s tuition fee. Registrations will be accepted Saturday mornings from 9:30am to 12:00pm March 14 & 28,
April 18 & 25 and May 2. In addition, Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm to 8:15pm
March 18 &25 and April 15, 22, & 29. Registrations may also be mailed to the Religious Education Office.
DO NOT DELAY IN REGISTERING YOUR CHILD. TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN
HIS/HER NOT BEING PLACED IN CLASS.
Children entering the 1st Grade in September must attend Religious Education classes in
order for them to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion in Second Grade —
this is a two-year preparation. Also, children entering the 7th Grade in September must attend Religious Education classes in order for them to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in Eighth
Grade — this is a two-year preparation program as well.
Registration forms for children new to the Religious Education Program must be accompanied by a copy of the child’s baptismal certificate and the family must be registered,
participating and financially contributing members of Our Lady of Mercy Parish. All registrations must be received no later than Friday, June20th to allot enough time to set up
classes.
Important Dates
February 25:
Regular classes for Grades 6-8 and Special Education.
February 28:
Regular classes for Kindergarten & Grades 1-5.
March 04:
Regular classes for Grades 6-8 and Special Education.
March 10:
First Eucharist Parents’ Meeting (children do not attend) at 7:00pm in the Church.
Religious Articles will be on sale in the Lobby of the Church and First Eucharist
Banners will be distributed to parents. All parents of First Communicants must
attend.
FIRST EUCHARIST AND CONFIRMATION
Important information regarding the reception of Confirmation and First Eucharist
has been mailed to the parents of children receiving either of these Sacraments.
PLEASE LOOK FOR THIS MAIL, AND CAREFULLY READ THE SCHEDULE
FOR REHEARSALS.
THE PARENTS OF FIRST COMMUNICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE FORM
THAT IS ENCLOSED AND RETURN IT TO THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
OFFICE ASAP.
Religious Ed. Office Hours: Mon.—Thurs. 9:00am-12:00noon, 1:00pm-4:00pm
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Parish Services
Serving with Mercy
Mary Anne Scott
Lenten Reflection
Father in Heaven, your Son, Jesus Christ, still carries His Cross in His Persecuted brothers and sisters
throughout the world. Make us feel the needs of all persons so that we might as readily help them as we would
help Jesus himself. Amen.
Lent begins this Wednesday, February 18. Some Lenten activities to consider:

Prepare a simple Easter basket of candy or treats for a child served by our food pantry. If you
plan to donate a basket, please call Parish Services to let us know. No unwrapped candy in the baskets please. Baskets should be dropped off to Parish Services by March 19.
 Make an Easter card for a homebound or hospitalized senior to let them know they have not
been forgotten. Children should not sign the card with their name but should sign Our Lady of
Mercy Parish or the name of their class or group. Cards should be delivered to Parish Services or the Rectory by March 23.
 Include one extra item for the food pantry in your weekly shopping.
 Place your extra change in the poor boxes (OLM St. Vincent DePaul and parish Services share these donations to serve our neighbors in need).
 Pray for our neighbors who need support and strength as they struggle with unemployment, physical or
mental disabilities, serious illness, family conflicts or homelessness.
Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted. MT 5:4
Bereavement Support Group at OLM Starting Thursday, March 12 4-5:15pm
Lower Church Meeting Room
This 10 week bereavement support group is designed to assist the newly bereaved learn about the grief
process, develop skills to manage their grief and learn to live in a world without the deceased. The
group is led by trained facilitators under the guidance of Dr. Lou Sabatini, a professional bereavement
counselor with over 25 years experience. Interested individuals should contact Parish Services at 9311306 for a registration form. There is a one-time registration fee of $20.
Emergency Heating Assistance Programs
If you have a heating emergency-1/4 tank of oil or termination notice for gas or electricity– and no means to
pay for the fuel, you may be eligible for help from HEAP or Project Warmth. Even if you think you would
not meet income guidelines, since there are no income guidelines for Project Warmth you might be eligible for
help. Call our office for more information.
Food Pantry needs: Crackers, cereal and soap. *Pantry open Sat., Feb. 28 9:30-11:30am.
Parish Services
931-1306
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30AM-12:00PM, 1:00-4:30PM
Pantry Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 1:30-3:30PM
Wednesday & Friday 9:30-11:30AM
Last Saturday of month 9:30-11:30AM—call to confirm date
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February 22, 2015
SUPER BONANZA WINNERS 2015
OUR LADY OF MERCY
We are pleased to announce the following winners:
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
Feb
12, - $25.
13, - $25.
14, - $25.
15 - $25.
16, - $25.
17, - $25.
18, - $25.
Laura Vianello
William Cataldo
Leonard Grancio
Tom & Pat Lagnese
William Stamm
Julianna Lunt
David & Gina Sepulveda
- Syosset
- Hicksville
- Plainview
- Bethpage
- Plainview
- Plainview
- Bethpage
Congratulations to the winners, your ticket has been returned to the drum, and you have many more opportunities to win. Checks are being mailed to our winners
this week.
GIVE THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING ………..
At just $25 per ticket. Buy one for your spouse, mother, father, sister, brother, aunts, uncles,
grandparents, godparents, nieces, nephews and friends.
You can sell them to your co-workers, neighbors, friends, relatives, mailperson, mechanics, etc;
for birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
Everyday of the week for 52 weeks of 2015, your ticket has an opportunity to win a prize of $25
or $100, $500, $750 or $800. on special events days.
White entry cards and the orange gift cards are available on the windowsills of the church as
well as at the rectory for your convenience.
YOU GOT TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT!
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February 22, 2015
SUPERMARKET GIFT CERTIFICATES
Thank You!
All Rosarians and Ladies of OLM:
Kindly continue to pray the rosary.
PANTRY NEEDS: Crackers, cereal and
soap. Thank you.
La Santa Messa in Italiano Siamo lieti de annunciare che la prossima celebrazione della S. Messa in lingua italiana sará Domenica il 8 marzo alle 8:45AM nella Capella della Madonna nella chiesa infe‐
rior. Passa la parola ai vostri amici e par‐
enti chi parlono italiano, e speriamo di fa’ crescere la nostra communitá italiana. To All Parishioners:
GIFT CERTIFICATES may be purchased every weekend after Saturday
evening and Sunday Masses and also in
the rectory during the week during regular office hours. Sales this past week
were $2500.00, of this the Parish earned
$125.00, If you do not use supermarket dollars, please give it a try! Ask
those who use it, how convenient it
is!
Unclaimed Supermarket Gift Ticket
as of: 2-17-2015
*398948
2/17/15
* Won By: N. DeGennaro
GIRL SCOUT SUNDAY
CELEBRATION
Brownies through Ambassador
girl Scouts are invited to the Parish Girl Scout Sunday Celebration on Sunday, March 8th, 2015 at the
10:30 Mass.
Join with your sister scouts to thank God for being a
Girl Scout. All Girl Scouts should wear their vest or
sash and meet in the vestibule of the church at 10:15
AM.
A breakfast will follow after Mass. All Girl Scouts
who attend will receive a Girl Scout Sunday Patch
Payable the day of Mass.
For information, call Nancy Heuser, Parish girl
scout coordinator @ 433-1469
WE WANT YOUR
BOXTOPS!!
Our Lady of Mercy School collects Box Tops year round to
help support our education needs. Collection bins are in the
church for you to conveniently drop off your box tops when you
come to mass. Please continue to bring in your box tops from
the products you use at home or office. We appreciate your continued support for our school!
For more information visit: www.btfe.com
We recently received a check for $1,458.00 for the Box Top
that you sent in, Please keep
them coming.
THANK YOU!
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Please Remember in Prayer the following parishioners currently serving in the armed forces:
For those service members who are no longer serving in
the military, please advise the Rectory Office at
931-4351 so we may remove the name.
Pfc. Matthew Austin, USMC
Pfc. Thomas Austin, USA
ABH3 Ryan J. Ayers, USN
Lt. Col. James Benson, USA
Maj. Vanessa Benson, USA
Staff Sgt. Jason E. Bond, USA
Maj. Sean Carroll, USMC
Jason Cirillo, USN
Sgt. F.C. Manuel Collantes, USA
Maj. Ralph A. DePalma Jr., USAF
MMFN Patrick Fallon, USN
Gen. John Ferrari, USA
Sgt. Richard Flanagan, USA
Capt. Christopher L. Grady, USAF
Lt. Michael Hearon, USN
Sgt. Ryan Hoey, USA
Pfc. Christopher Hosein, USMC
Sgt. Charles L. Ihrig, USMC
Sgt. Thomas M. Ihrig, USMC
1st Lt. David Jacobs, USA
Brian R. LaNasa, USN
Staff Sgt. Andrew Masin, USA
Maj. Edward Michael O’Connell, USA
FC Jeff Odom USAF
Pfc. Sean Oliva, USA
SrA Dion Charles Paragas, USAF
Pfc. Joseph Raffoni, USA
Staff Sgt. Richard J. Skelly, USAF
Cpl. Jason Tulowitzski, USMC
Lt. Col. Michael A. Zaccardo, USAF
February 22, 2015
PRAYER FOR THOSE SERVING OUR
COUNTRY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
As we live daily enjoying the freedom of this country, many
loved ones are giving themselves with unselfish love in places
of perilous action. Lord, hold in your loving hands our troops
and all those who try to respond to the needs of the less fortunate throughout the world. Bless them and their families for
the unselfish acts they perform as they attempt to alleviate
many global concerns. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our
Lord and Savior. AMEN.
First Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s Gospel, Jesus overcome the temptations to wealth, power and esteem. As we begin
Lent, may we open our hearts to the grace of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
This month, through your gifts, the Society of
St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist families, providing in food, for utility, rent and other bills. God Bless
You!
At just $25.00 per ticket, the Super Bonanza is the perfect gift. We will
have them for Christmas or (Hanukkah), Birthday, Anniversaries, Confirmations, Communions, Retirements, Grandparents Day, Groundhog Day,
Arbor Day or just because you care!
We will also have them available after Mass and at the Rectory Office
During regular business hours.
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Fr. Kevin Cronin, OFM will be Conducting this Retreat.
On Feb 23,24,25, 2015 at 9:00AM & 7:30PM - in OUR LADY’S CHAPEL
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February 22, 2015
OLM THRIFT BOUTIQUE
Half Price Clearance Sale
Everything Half Price Sale Great Clothing buys,
gently used! Except Religious Articles.
**DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER WE HAVE EXTENDED THE SALE**
* February 17th, Tuesday through Saturday February 28th.
* Time 9:30 AM to 1 PM
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All Sales Are Final
Call Boutique at 516-965-3340
Our Lady of Mercy
500 S. Oyster Bay Rd Hicksville
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MAKE CHECK OUT TO (Our Lady of Mercy or HNS) THANK YOU
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February 22, 2015
Our Lady of Mercy
Holy Name Society Presents
Movies of Faith
Fridays with the Saints
Friday Evenings 7:30 PM
in the Lower Church Meeting Room
Feb 20: Edith Stein: the Seventh Chamber
The true story of the Jewish female philosopher who became a Catholic and a
Carmelite nun and who was martyred in Auschwitz in 1942.
Starring Maia Morgenstern (Color: 100 min.)
March 20: The Good Pope: John XXIII
The true story of Giuseppe Roncalli, Pope John XXIII, the Pope who convened
the Second Vatican Council and won the hearts of people all over the world.
Starring Bob Hoskins (color, 180 min.)
April 17: The Fourth Wise Man
The fictional story of Artaban, a fourth Magi, who with his faithful servant
Orantes searches for the Messiah for 33 years, finally encountering him on
Easter Sunday.
starring Martin Sheen, Alan Arkin, Eileen Brennan (color 72 min.)
May 22: The Jewish Cardinal
The amazing true story of Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger, Archbishop of Parish,
son of Polish Jewish parents and convert to the faith.
Starring Laurent Lucas (color, 100 min.)
June 19: Saint Anthony
The first feature length dramatic film on the life of Saint Anthony of Padua, born
in Lisbon and a follower of St Francis of Assisi.
Starring Daniele Liootto, Enrico Brignano (color, 95 min.)
Compliments of the Holy Name Society there will be free candy, popcorn and beverages. All of these movies
are good for the entire family.
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