Fourth Sunday of Easter April 26, 2015 MASS INTENTIONS In Your Prayers Please Remember The Sick and Hospitalized Members Of Our Parish Community Monday, April 27th ~ Easter Weekday 9:00 am Janaro Scibelli (d) Tuesday, April 28th ~ Easter Weekday ~ Saint Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr; Saint Louis Gignion de Montfort, Priest 9:00 am Gene & Beth Gibbons (d) Wednesday, April 29th ~ Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church 9:00 am Tony & Sophie Canzoneri (d) Thursday, April 30th ~ Easter Weekday ~ Saint Pius V, Pope 9:00 am Deceased Members of Turnier and Bourjeois Families Friday, May 1st ~ Easter Weekday ~ Saint Joseph the Worker 9:00 am Thomas & Eileen Mills (d) Saturday, May 2nd ~ Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 9:00 am Conversion of Political Leaders to the Culture of Life 5:00 pm Margaret Harth (d) Matthew Amarante, Carmel Carleo, Theresa Carlisi, Michael Falcone, Barbara Kretkowski, Peter Levantino, Kevin Ledwith, Dino Marchese, Philomena O’Donnell, Claire Parisi, Marguerite Quinn, Joan Thomson The names will remain for six consecutive weeks unless the Rectory Office is notified. Our Parishioners Serving In The Military Please keep all our Military and Support Personnel in your prayers especially: United States Air Force 1st Lt. William F. Cosgrove United States Navy LT Michael Annunziata Lt. Geoff Hendrick IC2 Bryanne Heim Iddings LTJG Ryan Patrick Mahon United States Army Spc Andrew J. Baez Major Thomas Barrett Spc Lotachukwu Okoye United States Marine Corps L Cpl Kristofer Katzenberger CWO-4 Kris Kurrus “Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen.” ************************* Please let us know if any of our Military and Support Personnel have returned home safely, so that we may update our prayer list. Pray for Priests God, our Father, please send us holy priests, all for the Sacred and Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, all for the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, in union with St. Joseph. We pray that the Blessed Mother wrap her mantle around your priests, and through her intercession strengthen them for their ministry. We pray that Mary will guide your priests to follow her own words, “Do whatever He tells you.” (Jn 2:5) May your priests be holy, filled with the fire of your love, seeking nothing but your greater glory and the salvation of souls. Amen. Sunday, May 3rd ~ Fifth Sunday of Easter 7:30 am For the Intentions of Kathleen Watchorn 9:30 am Mark Steger (d) 11:00 am Deceased Members of the Rinaldi Family 12:30 pm For Our Parishioners Onofrio Avvinti (d) Elizabeth Garvey (d) John Dolan, Jr. (d) Stephen Kubinec (d) Joan Corcoran (d) 5:00 pm Peter J. Sluka (d) Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday The Altar Flowers are In Memory of Fredric Joffe Requested by The Joffe Family Rev. Gilbert Lap Rev. Khoa Le Rev. Henry Leuthardt Rev. Anthony Madu Rev. Jerome Madumelu Rev. Cristobal Martin For Pope Francis We offer opportunities for donations to be made on special occasions in memory of loved ones both living and deceased through the placement of Altar Flowers in the sanctuary or by memorializing the Sanctuary Lamp that burns near the Tabernacle, the Altar Bread, and the Altar Wine for the week. Donation: Main Altar Flowers: $80 Tabernacle Bouquet: $30 each Sanctuary Lamp: $25 Altar Bread: $25 Altar Wine: $25 An acknowledgement of your memorial will appear in the Sunday bulletin. Please come to the Rectory Office to make arrangements! Grant eternal peace to those whom You have called unto yourself, O Lord Mary A. Commorato Page 1 From the Pastor’s Desk This week provided us with a couple of opportunities to celebrate the good work being done by good people in our parish. On Tuesday afternoon, we observed Administrative Professionals Day on which we paid tribute to and gave thanks for the four special women who work in our offices each day and keep things running so smoothly, Carol Grossi and Yole Santino in the rectory office, Magda Roldan in the school office and Marybeth Malone in the Religious Education Office are all to be commended for their generous and loving service to the parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes. In the name of all of you, I would like to thank them for their tireless effort in seeing to it that our many needs are being met. They are of tremendous help to me each day and I know they do their very best to be of help to you in any way they can as well. May God continue to bless them for their dedication, goodness and love. Then on Friday evening I had the opportunity to attend the CYO Annual Role Model Award Dinner at which those who exemplify the true meaning of CYO: Sportsmanship, Teamwork, Character, Integrity, Honesty, Participation and Example were recognized. I am happy to tell you that Angela Carbone and Joanne Shadood from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish were presented with this award. I know that all of their effort has and will continue to go a long way in helping the young people enrolled in our CYO Programs to develop the talents God has blessed them with and to grow into young women and men of strong moral character. Congratulations to Angela and Joanne on being recognized for their important achievements. We are fortunate to have so many people in our parish who help spread the good news of God’s care and concern by sharing their time and talent with us all. I know that He looks upon you all with love! Peace, Father Frank Reflection for next Sunday, May 3, 2015 Fifth Sunday of Easter All parishioners are invited to volunteer to be a part of the offertory procession at the Mass which you attend. This may be especially appropriate if the Mass is being offered for a relative or friend! Please see one of the ushers before Mass begins to make your intention known. First Reading: Psalm 98 (97):1-2 Second Reading: 1 John 3:18-24 Gospel: John 15:4a, 5b I Am the true vine, and My Father is the vine grower. Bulletin Reflection To be good stewards we must be good shepherds, willing to lay down our lives for those committed to our care, not mere hired hands who run off, “leaving the sheep to be snatched and scattered by the wolf.” Focus Questions: 1. What do you need to prune in your life? 2. Talk about the importance of community of sustaining your faith. 3. Our way of life is from Christ, the vine. How do you open yourself to Christ’s sustaining spirit? Time, Talent & Treasure Children and Family Reflection We are connected to Jesus and each other. How does that help you? Fostering Stewardship as a Way of Life Parish Sacrificial Giving Summary April 19, 2015: $11,179 Page 2 First Friday Evening Devotions May 1st ~ 8:00 pm Anointing of the Sick Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Prayer Hour for Life The Real Presence of Christ is the gift He gave us at the Last Supper and when we come to church, we are truly in the presence of our God, our Creator and our Redeemer. On the First Friday of each month, we gather before our Eucharistic Lord to pray that the culture of life will prevail over the culture of death, that respect for all human life from conception to natural death will be restored in the hearts and minds of all God’s children. Please join us for a Holy Hour of prayer before Jesus in the Eucharist on the First Friday of each month from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. It may be a sacrifice to set aside this time, but time spent in the presence of the Lord is its own reward. Nocturnal Adoration The Nocturnal Adoration Society meets in the Church on the First Friday of every month. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated on the First Saturday of each month after the 9:00 am Mass for those who are entering a hospital or have a serious illness. Please sit in the pews on Mary’s side of the Altar. The priests of the parish are always available for the Anointing of the Sick if you or someone in your family is seriously ill. On Sunday, May 3 at the 12:30 pm Mass, all couples who are celebrating their anniversary during the month of May are invited to renew their marriage vows and receive a special blessing for married couples. We encourage all to participate in this very special tribute. Lord, help us to remember when we first met and the strong love that grew between us. To work that love into practical things nothing can divide us. We ask for words both kind and loving and hearts always ready to ask for forgiveness as well as forgive. Dear Lord, we put our marriage onto your hands. Amen. Rosary Altar Society May is the month dedicated to the Blessed Mother. Come and honor her Son by joining us in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament exposed for Adoration. During this hour we pray for our families, our parish and for our country. Our Lady of Lourdes Thrift Shop will be open on Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm and on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The Saturday dates are: May 2 and 16, June 6 and 20. This is the time for spring and summer seasonal items. Women and children’s clothing, jewelry and household items are here for you. Please visit soon. Donations gladly accepted at any time. We invite all parishioners to join us on Friday, May 1st from 9:00—10:00 pm Remember what Jesus asked His Apostles: Could you not watch one hour with Me? Up-coming Events: St. Vincent de Paul Today, we celebrate “Good Shepherd Sunday” where we reflect on Jesus’ love and care for us. Thursday afternoon at 12:30 pm, May 21st is our next Open Meeting in the Church Hall. Doris Laxton is planning a “Spring Picnic”. Mark your calendar. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to be “Good Shepherds” to the hearts of the poor. God Bless you! Thursday evening at 7:30 pm, June 18th will be our final meeting of the year. Plans are being made for entertainment and delicious refreshments. Food Pantry: Wedding Banns Spaghetti, Elbow, Tomato Sauce, Bathroom Tissue, Cereal, Mixed Vegetables, Cup of Soup Banns I: Louis Enrico Del Balzo of Our Lady of Lourdes & Bobbi Frances Giugliano of St. Catherine of Sienna, Franklin Square ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you to Diane Callaghan’s Religious Education First Grade Class who raised $106 for the Food Pantry! Daniel Brian Johnson & Jessica Brennan, both of St. Agnes, Rockville Centre Page 3 Religious Education Principal’s Corner “For God will hide me in His shelter in time of trouble, will conceal me in the cover of His Tent: and set me high upon a rock.” First Holy Communion We would like to congratulate the students in our Religious Education Program who received their First Holy Communion yesterday. May they and their parents continue to receive the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ each Sunday as they attend the Sacrifice of the Mass. Students in grades PK through 8th will be taking spring photos on Tuesday, April 28th. Children should be in full uniform. Students may begin wearing their summer uniforms on Friday, May 1st. Our second graders will be receiving their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 2nd. Please keep them and all second graders in your prayers as they receive Holy Eucharist for the first time. Our Lady of Lourdes students will receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 2nd at 11:30 am. Our eighth graders will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on May 20th. The school will have an early dismissal that day. Practice Schedule: Our Lady of Lourdes students ~ practice Monday, April 27th at 4:00 pm in the Church. Readers must arrive at 3:45 pm. Please note that Friday, May 16th, will be a full day of school. Our student council will be sponsoring a walk-a-thon for charity that day. Confirmation News All 7th and 8th grade students in the Confirmation Preparation Program will continue writing in their Mass Journal booklets for Saturday evening or Sunday Mass. Check to see each week if one or two pages are to be completed and fill in all the answers. The books must be turned into the rectory and may be picked up the following Wednesday or Thursday. Thank you to all who made both our Gal and Her Special Guy Dance and our Mother / Son Bowling event so successful. Let us be people of peace in prayer and deed. The book must be completed until the end of May. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered on Wednesday, May 20th at 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm by Bishop Brennan. Confirmation Practices: Those being confirmed at 1:00 pm ~ practice on Monday, May 11th, 6:00 pm in the Church with your Sponsor. Those being confirmed at 3:30 pm ~ practice on Wednesday, May 13th, 6:00 pm in the Church with your Sponsor. All Parish & School Volunteers At the insistence of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, please be aware that No Group or Organization will be able to schedule their events until we have an updated roster of volunteers from each group. Every parish & school volunteer must have completed the following: Background check Please continue to visit our website for information regarding our school: www.ollmalverne.org Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Ministry Presents . . . CAMP LOURDES “Follow the Signs of Peace” June 29th to July 10th A Summer Bible Camp for Ages 4 to 9 When: weekdays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Where: At OLL School and Church Cost: $110 for two weeks Virtus Workshop Code of Conduct To register for VIRTUS go to: www.virtus.org or website at: www.ollchurchmalverne.org If you or someone you know has experienced an incident of sexual abuse by clergy, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, please contact the office for the Protection of Children and Young People. The office maintains a special phone for these situations: 516-594-9063. Page 4 *See Parish Website for Registration Form www.ollchurchmalverne.org For additional information call: Linda Baldacchino at 241-1896 Join us for the OLL Men’s Club 53rd Annual Golf Outing “May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.” ~ St.Therese of Lisieux **New Location** June 15th Rockville Centre Links Club $250.00 includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Cocktails . . . Prizes, Giveaways, Live Auctions 12:00 pm Shotgun Start First Communion Requirements Paul Turner Contact: [email protected] or Greg Miller: 516-449-2400 or John McNierney: 516-398-4019 Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00 am—8:00 am on WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 FM on Long Island’s East End. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 pm on Sirius Radio Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00 pm on XM Satellite, Channel 117. To listen online or receive more information www.ReligionandRock.com. The Shrine of Our Lady of the Island 258 Eastport Manor Road, Manorville Presents: A Day of Prayer in Honor of Our Lady of Fatima Wednesday, May 13th—Free to Attend, Donations Appreciated 10 am-Outdoor Rosary Walk; 11:30 am-Mass 12:30 pm-lunch break; 1:30 pm-Conference; 3pm-Holy Hour www.ourladyoftheisland.org; facebook.com/ourladyoftheisland 631-325-0661 Pro-Life Corner “Let me tell you why I believe abortion is the crucial issue of our age. First, because abortion, too, is about living within the truth. The right to life is the foundation of every other human right. If that right is not inviolate, then no right can be guaranteed. Or to put it more bluntly: Homicide is homicide, no matter how small the victim.” ~ Most Reverend Charles Chaput Page 5 To share in communion for the first time children must have “sufficient knowledge and careful preparation so as to understand the mystery of Christ according to their capacity” (Code of Canon Law 913). They must also be able to receive communion “with faith and devotion” (913). Our church expects a child to discern ordinary food from the Eucharistic bread. That ability comes at the age “of the use of reason.” We generally place that at about age seven, but it has never been defined because children mature so independently. If children cannot make the distinction, they should not come to the Eucharistic table. However, infant communion is common among other Christian churches. Children should understand the mystery of Christ “according to their capacity.” They need not comprehend the total mystery. (Who of us can?) They should come to the table with a spiritual disposition. Communion requires not just using reason but having faith as well. Formerly, children were expected to adore the host. That requirement fit an age when the faithful received communion infrequently and attended Mass to adore the host more than to share in communion. Citing a different canon (914), the Catechism of the Catholic Church says, “Children must go to the sacrament of Penance before receiving Holy Communion for the first time” (1457). Even so, it is difficult to argue that every child must confess sins before receiving communion because the church obliges the confession of serious sins but recommends the confession of venial sins (canon 988). Forcing a child to confess before communion might affect the disposition required for the celebration of the sacraments. Copyright © 2012 Resource Publications, Inc., Community News The Voice of Catholic Women: Office of Faith Formation, Diocese of Rockville Centre; Reflecting on “The Joy of the Gospel” (Evangelii Gaudium), Pope Francis; 3rd Annual Women’s Conference; Elizabeth McCaul, Gail F. Sullivan, Saturday, may 30th, registration at 9:15 am at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, 440 West Neck Road, Huntington; offering: $25 (lunch included). For more info: www.drvc.org. Girl Speak! (Girl Scouts of Nassau County) hosting an event to help donate toiletries to Island Harvest. Food, music, arts & crafts, games, etc. Admission— one or more toiletry items; May 9th, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm; 55 Wilbur St., Lynbrook (Rec Center) Eliza Zipper: [email protected] or 516-741-2550 x254 by May 1 (suggested ages are 5—12 and must be accompanied by parents). Tabor Retreat Center 60 Anchor Ave, Oceanside ~ (516) 536-3004 [email protected] ~ www.TaborRetreatsCenter.org Mary—Women for All Seasons Saturday, May 2 from 9:30am—3:00 pm Mary—Mother, Sister, Friend, Companion, Model of Faith. Who is Mary to you? Is she still the Mary of your youth (“Lovely Lady dressed in blue…”) or has your image of Mary developed and matured over the years? Spend a day with other Women of Faith as you explore your relationship with Mary. Presenter: Carol Mackey. Wisdom and Healing Circle April 30, May 14, June 4 from 9:45am—12 noon Together we create a circle of listening and speaking from the heart. Meredith will share guidelines and offer support for healing, wholeness, and deepening our spiritual practice. Presenter: Meredith Zelman Narcissi, MS, RPP is a Polarity Therapist (mind body therapy), Yoga teacher, Meditation teacher, Hypnotherapist, Dance Teacher. Coming Up This Week Monday, April 27 2:30 pm ........... After School Program ..................................................... School Hall 4:00 pm ........... First Communion Practice ..................................................... Church 7:00 pm ........... Boy Scout District Meeting ............................................. Church Hall 7:30 pm ........... Al-Anon ......................................................... Rectory Dining Room 7:30 pm ........... Beginner Al-Anon................................................. Rectory Room #2 Tuesday, April 28 9:30 am ........... Cenacle Meeting ............................................. Rectory Dining Room 9:30 am ........... Legion of Mary .................................................... Rectory Room #2 1:30 pm ........... Scripture Study/Intercessory Prayer Meeting ..... Rectory Dining Room 2:30 pm ........... After School Program ..................................................... School Hall 7:00 pm ........... Boy Scout Committee Meeting ......................... Rectory Dining Room Wednesday, April 29 9:30 am to 2:30 pm—RAS Thrift Shop 2:30 pm ........... After School Program ..................................................... School Hall 2:00 pm ........... Daisy Troop Meeting ..................................................... Church Hall 7:00 pm ........... AA................................................................. Rectory Dining Room 7:00 pm ........... Boy Scout District Committee Meeting ............................ Church Hall 8:15 pm ........... AA................................................................. Rectory Dining Room Thursday, April 30 2:30 pm ........... After School Program ..................................................... School Hall 2:45 pm ........... Girl Scout Troop # 2021 ................................................ Church Hall 6:00 pm ........... Cub Pack 24 Meeting .................................................... Church Hall Friday, May 1 2:30 pm ........... After School Program ..................................................... School Hall 2:45 pm ........... Girl Scout Troop 2179 Meeting ....................................... Church Hall 8:00 pm ........... AA................................................................. Rectory Dining Room 8:00 pm ........... First Friday Adoration ...........................................................Church Saturday, May 2 9:30 am to 12:30 pm—Rosary Altar Thrift Shop 10:00 am ......... Communion Photos ........................................................ School Hall 11:30 am ......... First Holy Communion ...................................... Church / Church Hall 7:00 pm ........... AA................................................................. Rectory Dining Room Sunday, May 3 8:00 am ........... Folk Group Rehearsal .................................................... Church Hall 10:30 am ......... RCIA ............................................................. Rectory Dining Room 11:00 am ......... Rosary Altar Society Mass .....................................................Church 7:15 pm ........... AA................................................................. Rectory Dining Room Page 6 Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville: Spring Event—a presentation of “A Chorus Line” takes place Wednesday evening, May 6 at the John Engeman Theater in Northport. Coffee & dessert reception begins at 6:30 pm, followed by the show at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $100 pp. Raffles are $25 each or 5 for $100. If you would like to purchase tickets or raffles, please call the Sisters of St. Dominic at 631-842-6000 ext. 238. Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women, cordially invites you to attend a dinner on Wed, May 20th at The Pompeii Restaurant, West Hempstead from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Our speaker for the evening is Sister Marie Therese, a CFR Sister of the Renewal, who will be sharing her amazing story of conversion and God’s call to a religious vocation. Cost $40 pp, reservations must be received by May 13th and mailed to: Judy Murphy, 42 Pinehurst Street, Lido Beach, NY 11561. For Info call Judy Murphy: 917-453-4750 or Angela Rizzo: 516-763-1739. Thank you! All Young Adults are invited to our next Faith on Tap! A forum engaging young adults in straight talk and honest answers to questions of faith. May 4th at Lily Flanagan’s, 345 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon; guest speaker, Fr. Ted Brown, MS. The talks begin at 7:30 pm, but come early—have something to eat, meet new friends, catch up with old friends! http://www.drvc.org/CYA. The Institute for the Study of Religion on Thursday, April 30th at 7:30 pm at Saint Joseph’s College, Patchogue will offer a presentation entitled, “Dorothy Day: Peacemaker for Our Times.” The speaker is Martha Hennessy, the granddaughter of Ms. Day, famous social justice advocate and founder of the Catholic Worker movement. The talk will take place in the McGann Conference Center in the O’Connor Building of the college which is located at exit 52 of Sunrise Highway. The event is free and open to the public. No RSVP is required but questions can be addressed to professor Paul Ginnetty at 631-687-2681. Spirituality For Singles: Monthly Singles Gathering, Saturday, May 2nd at 8:30 pm. St. Aidan Parish, 510 Willis Avenue, Williston Park; discussion, meditation, socialization; ages 35+; $5 donation—snacks, pizza and beverages will be served; contact: Ray at 516-561-6994 or [email protected]. Bereavement Support Groups: (Rockville Centre) Good Shepherd Hospice Bereavement Services are opened to anyone in the community who has experienced a loss through death at no charge. Upcoming Bereavement Support Groups, led by a Bereavement Specialist, include: Spousal / Partner Loss Group: May 6 to June 24 from 5 pm to 6:30 pm; General Loss Bereavement Support Group: May 6 to June 24 from 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm; groups to be held at Mercy Medical Center, first floor conference room, 1000 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre. Registration required; please call Maribeth McKeever, LCSW-R at 631-828-6728. St. Joseph Renewal Center, 1725 Brentwood Rd, Bldg #4, Brentwood: (1) Living with Alzheimer’s & Dementia—May 6 from 1-2:30pm. Free will offering. Presenter Josephine Daspro, CSJ (2) Guided Meditation for Inner Healing– May 6 from 7-8:00pm. Offering $15 ($20 individual session by appointment). Presenter Irene Moore, CCH/Meditation Therapist (3) Deepening your Spiritual Practice through the use of FOCUSING— May 6 from 7:30—9:30pm. Offering $15. Presenter Kathy Porter (4) Men 2 Men Gathering– May 9 from 8-9:30am. Offering $20, incl breakfast. Presenters Michael Dunne and participant from group. (5) A Spiritual Gathering of Women—May 12, 10am to noon. Offering $15. Presenters Tina Cafaro & Joan Vessio (6) 11th Step Prayer—May 24 from 2-4:00 pm. Free will offering. Presenters Josephine Daspro, CSJ & Linda Oristano
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