March 15, 2015 - Our Lady of Peace Lynbrook

MASSES FOR THE WEEK
WHEN YOU SEE FATHER RICK TODAY
PLEASE WISH HIM A
“HAPPY ANNIVERSARY”
THIS SUNDAY IS
THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY
OF HIS ORDINATION!
Thank you, Fr. Rick, for sharing
your priesthood with us.
Your kindness and humility are a great
example to us all.
Monday, 3/16/15—Lenten Weekday
7:00 AM
Joseph (Sonny) Napoli
9:00 AM
Virginia Lacey
Tuesday, 3/17/15—Lenten Weekday—St. Patrick
7:00 AM
Alice M. Cencioni
9:00 AM
Joseph McGuire
1:30 PM
Rosary, Holy Hour of Eucharistic
Adoration
Wednesday, 3/18/15—Lenten Weekday
7:00 AM
Josephine Puleo
9:00 AM
Multiple Intentions Mass:
Giovanni Cipriano, III; For the Intentions of
Fr. Rick
Thursday, 3/19/15—St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed
Virgin Mary
7:00 AM
Joseph & Josephine Oliveri
9:00 AM
Salvatore Sorbara
Friday, 3/20/15—Lenten Weekday
7:00 AM
Fe Dano
9:00 AM
Ints. of Agnes Mueller—72nd Birthday
Saturday, 3/21/15—Lenten Weekday
9:00 AM
Carol Depre
2:30 PM
Wedding: Frank Maniaci /
Nicole DeCurtis
Sunday, 3/22/15—Fifth Sunday of Lent
5:00 PM Sat.
Multiple Intentions Mass:
Jean Lacey; Remy Grossi; John Darcy;
Liv. & Dec. Mbrs. of the LoFaro &
Caratozzolo Families; Cecilia Ballarano
8:00 AM Sun.
PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
9:30 AM
Donald A. Doyle
11:00 AM
Michael Caporusso
12:30 PM
Mary Behan
LENT
What is Lent? It is the forty-day period in
the Church Year set aside to help us in our spiritual
preparation for Easter. It is a time of renewal...a
time for doing good deeds...a time for prayer and
reflection...a time to deepen our relationship with God...a time
to deepen our understanding of our Faith.
FAST AND ABSTINENCE
All Catholics who have reached their 14th year are
bound to abstain entirely from meat on Ash Wednesday and
all the Fridays of Lent. All Catholics between the ages of 18
and 59 inclusive are also bound to observe the law of fast on
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This means limiting oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food between meals.
Two other light meals, which together do not equal a full
meal, may be taken during the day,
HOLY HOUR
There will be a Holy Hour every Tuesday, 1:30PM to
2:30PM in the church (weather permitting).
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
During Lent come and pray with us the Stations of
the Cross each Friday at 7:30PM in the church.
THIRD TIME:
Frank Maniaci, Jr. OLP / Nicole
DeCurtis, Sacred Heart, Island Park, NY
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Confessions take place every Saturday from
4:00PM-4:30PM except Holy Saturday. There will be
Confessions on the Monday of Holy Week, March 30th
from 3:00PM to 9:00PM.
EASTER BULLETIN NOTICE…
Due to the up-coming Easter holiday,
our Easter bulletin (for Sunday, April 5th) must
be sent to our printer early. Therefore, if you
have an article for our Easter bulletin, it must be
submitted to my attention at the Rectory no later than 9AM, Thursday, March 26th.
Thank you.
Lynn Ferguson
MEMORIAL WORSHIP FUND
A donation made to the Memorial Worship Fund of
Our Lady of Peace Church is a beautiful and greatly appreciated means of expressing your remembrance of a loved one or
friend. A suitable memorial donation card will be provided for
mailing to the family in your name. These cards are available
at the Rectory or by contacting Ann Marie Cangelosi at 5996414, Ext. 140, as well as at Flinch & Bruns and Perry’s Funeral Homes. The requested minimum donation is $25.00.
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Grant Us Your Salvation! IN THE CHARITY OF
YOUR PRAYERS, PLEASE PRAY FOR THE ILL,
ESPECIALLY: Mary DePinto, Claire Kane, Bridget Vogt,
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
Rosalie Filauri, Philomena Picone, Desiree Gerardi, Margaret Casina,
Marie DiBlasi, Annmarie Stanton, Nikki Robertson, Richard Bowman,
Donald Krononberg, Deacon Niel Squitieri, Christopher Carney, Eileen Meyers, Janna Purpura, Anna Purpura, Ann O’Connor, Ann Minardi, Catherine Boiselle, Agnes Mueller, Leanor Izurieta, Kevin
O’Brien, Kevin Ledwith, Matt McCormack, Helene M., Paul Sci, Lorraine Marone, Mitch & Phyllis Hanna, John Colalillo, Doug Griffith,
Fran Lubrano, Serafina Minerva, Veronica Heinz, Elaine Zarrilli,
Helene M., Kim Flynn, Camille Cromeyn, Kenney Mazzone, Kathleen
F. (List will remain approximately four weeks. After that time, you
may call to renew your request for prayers).
AND FOR ALLTHE DECEASED, ESPECIALLY:
Doris M. Mignano
THE BREAD
The Bread this week has been donated in loving memory of
Anthony & Catherine DiMarzo and Vivian Siano.
THE WINE
The Wine this week has been donated in loving memory of
Anthony & Catherine DiMarzo and Vivian Siano.
THE ROSE FOR LIFE
The Rose For Life this week has been donated in loving
memory of Dr. Joseph Minasi, from his wife, Angela &
family. “We miss you and you are forever in our hearts.”
SANCTUARY CANDLE
The Sanctuary Lamp this week has been memorialized in
loving memory of Anthony & Catherine DiMarzo and
Vivian Siano.
AROUND OUR PARISH..…
— HOLY HOUR OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Every Tuesday from 1:30 to 2:30PM in the Church. Please
join us at 1:30 as we pray the Rosary. There will be Benediction on the 1st Tuesday of each month.
— MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA - Please stay and
pray with us every Saturday morning after the 9AM Mass in
the Church.
—TWICE BLESSED THRIFT SHOPPE - Open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30AM to 2:30PM all year long.
Please leave only gently-used clothing and other items.
—CYO - for any information regarding CYO please visit our
website at OLPCYO.com.
—OLP SPIRIT SPACE—MEDITATION/READING
GROUP- Every Thursday from 7:30PM-9:30PM in the
Parish House.
—YOUTH GROUP (7th-12th graders)—join our wonderful
Youth Group which meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every
month at the Parish House, 20 Neiman Ave., from 7PM to
9PM. Our email is: ourladyofpeaceyouthgroup@aol.com.
READING FOR NEXT WEEKEND
MARCH 22, 2015
Jer 31:31-34; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33
Reflection
Adults: Jesus tells us, “Unless a grain of wheat falls to the
ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it
dies, it produces much fruit,” What can we “die to” this
week? Will we do without something we enjoy and give the
money saved to the poor box?
Children: Will you try extra hard to help someone who
needs it? What could you do at home, in school, or at play,
even if it might be hard for you?
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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR ARMED FORCES,
ESPECIALLY: Chaplain Col. Mark Rowan, U.S.A.F.; Chaplain Maj. James Krische, U.S. Army; Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Robert
Coyle, U.S.N.; Sgt. Kevin Kearney, Special Forces, U.S. Army; Cpl.
Manuel Callejas-Rodas, U.S.M.C.; Lt. Col. Alvah E. Ingersoll,
U.S.M.C.; Ltjg. Michael Harmon, U.S.N.; Safaridin Khan, U.S.A.R.;
Maj. Eric M. Carrano, U.S.A.F.; Pvt. Kristopher Lewis, U.S. Army;
Pfc. Kristian Kleffmann, U.S. Army; PV2 Joseph C. Lisciandri, M.P.;
Pvt. lst Cl. Joseph DeFilippe, U.S.A.F.; Sgt. Christian Orellana, U.S.
Army; lst Lt. Clayton Z. Cohn, U.S. Army; Sgt. Robert J. Lant, U.S.
Army; Pfc. Dan McEnerney, U.S. Army; Rick Soethout, U.S. Army;
Paul Barrett, Special Forces U.S.M.C.; Cpt. Matthew Conn, U.S.
Army; Maj. John Sottnik, U.S. Army; Cpt. Lee Zeldin, U.S. Army.;
Sgt. Brian James Dolan, U.S. Army; Capt. Michael A. DeVita,
U.S.A.F.; Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Delamere, U.S.C.G.; Staff Sgt.
Albert Santini, III, U.S.M.C.; Pvt. lst Cl .Michael Deras, U.S. Army;
Pfc. Matthew Duggan, U.S.M.C., U.S. Navy; Petty Officer Christopher Nusselt, U.S. Army; Private 1st Class Gregory Nusselt; Maj.
Colleen Fitzpatrick, U.S.A.F.; L.Cpl. Ryan Carriddi, USMC; Alan
Murphy, U.S.M.C.; Lt. Stephen Szalai, U.S.N.; Pv2 Alejandro Arroyave, U.S. Army; Michael Stapleton, U.S.M.C.; Mark Callei, U.S.
Navy; Lt. Steven Fusswinkel, U. S. Navy; Captain Maureen Dooley,
U.S.M.C.; Lt. Col. A. J. Griffin, U.S.A.F.; Spc. Christopher Nevin,
U.S. Army; Pvt. Frank J. Pascale, U.S.M.C.; Cpt. Ryan Harmon, U.S.
Army; Sgt. William T. Heritage, U.S. Army; CWS3 Pablo Cheveres,
U.S. Army;1st Lt. Steven R. Liguori, Jr., U.S. Army; L. Cpl. Brendan
Hennessy, U.S.M.C.; Maj. Gregory John Mueller, USMC; Cpt. Justin
Gill, U.S. Army Aviation; Cpt. Brian Peterson, U.S.A.F.; R.C.T Kenneth Alexander Arrigale, U.S.M.C.; L.Cpl. Christopher Aubin,
U.S.M.C.
IMPORTANT: Please be kind enough to contact Lynn at the
Rectory if you would like your loved ones removed from or added
to our Prayer List .
2015-2016 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT RE-REGISTRATION
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE…
A bill legalizing physician-assisted suicide has been introduced to the NY State Assembly. This bill would allow physicians
to prescribe lethal doses of medication for the express purpose of
ending a patient’s life.
The NYS Catholic Conference opposed this legislation—as
does the American Medical Association for these reasons:
1) The bill would blur longtime distinctions between withdrawing
extraordinary medical assistance and, quite the opposite, taking
active steps to destroy human life.
2) It would undermine the physician’s role as healer; alter the
doctor-patient relationship, and lessen the quality of care given
to patients at the end of life, when they should be given support
and care with dignity — not lethal doses of drugs.
3) It could lead to psychological, financial and other pressures for
vulnerable persons to end their lives: the poor, the elderly,
members of a minority group, etc.
Tremendous strides are being made by NYS in suicide
prevention projects, anti-bullying campaigns in the schools, suicide
awareness training in prisons, and even extra safety precautions on
bridges to discourage those feeling hopeless from acting on the impulse. The consistent message of these efforts, “Life IS worth living,” is undermined by Legislation(A.2129, Rosenthal: In relation to
legalizing physician-assisted suicide).
We strongly urge you to express your opposition to this bill
to your Assemblyman. In addition, increased access to palliative and
hospice care is needed, as well as improved education of physicians
in pain management, and in diagnosis and treatment for depression.
Both would go along way toward eliminating calls for suicide among
the sick and dying.
(submitted by Linda Kollender)
For: ALL RETURNING STUDENTS IN
GRADES 2 THROUGH 6
Re-registration forms were mailed to you several
weeks ago. Please return ALL FORMS AND FEES as soon
as possible in the postage free envelope provided in your
packet. Fall classes are now being formulated.
WORLD YOUTH DAY
KRAKOW, POLAND (2016)
July 24, 2016 — August 2, 2016
“Blessed are the merciful, they shall obtain mercy.”
What is World Youth Day? It is an ongoing pilgrimage of faith for our youth and young adults. The experiences
our young people have during this pilgrimage are life changing experiences of faith that ultimately lead them closer to
Christ Jesus. It is not a mission that lasts just a day or a week
— it is part of a lifetime journey of faith! Join the Diocese of
Rockville Centre as we journey together with 206 Tours to
Krakow for WYD 2016!
To register you must be at least 15 years old on or
before July 23, 2016. For more information or to register,
please contact either Mairanne Sheridan, Director for Youth
and Your Adults at msheridan@drvc.org or Yaritza from 206
Tours at Yaritza@206tours.com.
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Tuesday, March 17th
is ST. PATRICK’S DAY
HAPPY
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
TO EVERYONE!
TIME, TALENT & TREASURE
This Week’s Stewardship of Time and Talent
In gratitude for God’s gifts of time and talent to use, we gratefully salute our Liturgy Board.
Stewardship Thought for the Week
All that we have and all that we are comes from the Lord.
“We are truly his handiwork,” says St. Paul in the second
reading, “created in Christ Jesus to lead the life of good deeds
which God prepared for us in advance.”
MARRIED 50 YEARS OR
MORE…
Parish Sacrificial Giving1
Collection from last weekend:
$13,801.00
Collection from the same weekend last year: $14,507.00
This spring, couples that have been
married fifty years or more will be honored at
liturgies on Sunday, April 19th at the Church of
St. Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville and on Sunday, April 26th
at the Church of Maria Regina in Seaford. Both liturgies will
begin at 2:30PM. Couples may register for ONE liturgy.
Registration forms and complete instructions can be obtained
at Our Lady of Peace Rectory. Registration must be received
by the Office of Worship a few weeks before the liturgy,
therefore please complete the form and return it to our Rectory
by April 1st if you are going to the April 19th liturgy and by
April 7th for the April 26th liturgy. There will be additional
celebrations in the fall for those who may find that more convenient. If you have any questions you may call (516) 6785800, Ext. 207.
Thank you for your generosity to your parish.
OUR LADY OF PEACE’S
$10,000 DINNER DANCE
This year’s $10,000 dinner dance was a huge
success. Special thanks to our terrific Chairpersons:
Josephine & Philip Kelleher and Lil & Pat Burke and to
all the many volunteers who helped make this yearly
fund-raiser such a tremendous success. This would not
have been the success it was without all of you.
Our congratulations to this year’s
$10,000 winner: Lee Rae Mackey
CONGRATULATIONS SARA!!
We have been informed by the Faculty and
Administration of Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Syosset that their student and our parishioner has exhibited academic excellence for the Second Quarter marking period.
Sara Merkle
Grade 12
First Honors
Congratulations Sara, your parish family is so
very proud of this great achievement.
and to all the winners. Our special thanks to all of you
who supported this fund-raiser. Your support helps our
school and parish throughout the year.
2015 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES
APPEAL UPDATE
as of March 3, 2015
NEW PARISH GOAL: $83,l00
AMOUNT PLEDGED TO DATE: $37,070
AMOUNT PAID TO DATE: $16,994
NUMBER OF GIFTS: 121
YOUNG ADULT LENTEN SERIES
PROST GRILL & GARTEN, 652 Franklin Ave.,
Garden City. Talks begin at 7:30PM—Q & A following.
Come early enjoy some appetizers and drinks. Meet new
friends who share your faith or re-connect with old friends
—March 18th, Msgr. McDonald, Pastor, St. Aidan, Williston
Park. “The Star of Evangelization.”
Thanking you always for your sacrifice to the
Catholic Ministries Appeal which helps so many.
JOB BANK AT OUR LADY OF PEACE
LET US WELCOME
OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED
PARISHIONERS HELPING
PARISHIONERS…
For information, please call the
Office of Parish Social Ministry at 599-7448.
Hunter Andreas Pearson
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BEGINNING EXPERIENCE
What if the worst thing you think could happen does
and you are widowed, separated or divorced? What if life
changes in the blink of an eye? How do you cope? How do
you deal with the grief, loss and pain? What do you politely
tell those well-meaning people in your life who want to help
you cope and start over? It’s not easy. It’s never easy. The
truth is that no one has to suffer alone. It can be good again..
Very good. Beginning Experience can help —just give us
one weekend. You will meet people who have gone through
the same things you are going through. They know how you
feel because they have felt it and lived through it. They will
share with you how they came to terms with their loss and
how they’ve moved forward. Most importantly, they will
listen.
Please join us for a weekend that will help you to
move forward. Upcoming weekend dates:
April 10th-12th and September 18-20th
For more information call: Mary (516) 413-6209; John (516)
822-0635; Jean (631) 903-0973 or Jim (718) 474-3779.
SACRED HEART ACADEMY
HEMPSTEAD, NY
WIDOWS & WIDOWERS,
DIVORCED & SINGLE
CATHOLICS OF LONG ISLAND
presents
An Evening With Immaculee
Nassau County Chapter Number 1
Non Denominational — all are welcome!
Tuesday, March 24th at 8PM
The meetings are held every fourth Tuesday at
St. Francis deChantal School
1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, NY
Please bring proof of single status to join.
Refreshments after the meeting.
For further information
Call Barbara McCaffrey (516) 798-2858.
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 7:00PM
Sister Virginia Crowley Theatre
Rosary and Presentation followed by book signing.
$20.00 Reserved Seating—Tickets are limited.
Join us for a prayerful and inspiring evening with
Rwandan genocide survivor, Immaculee Ilibagiza. She
will speak and share about overcoming struggles, the
power of forgiveness, the miracles of the Rosary
and so much more!
To purchase tickets or for more information
call (516) 483-7383.
CATHOLICS FOR
FREEDOM OF RELIGION...
WORLDWODE MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER
Is honored to present Kelly Shackelford, Esq. and
Thomas Renker, Esq. who will discuss why there is a need to
protect and restore religious freedom in America and how it is
under serious attack—in our schools, our churches, our military, and throughout the public arena. Join us a 7PM, March
25th — St. James Church Parish Center, 429 Route 25A,
Setauket, NY . For more information email parishleaders@yahoo.com or call (631) 896-8331.
Married couples!
Looking for the perfect weekend? A weekend that
will bring a husband and wife closer together? A WWME
weekend is exactly what you are looking for. At a Worldwide
Marriage Encounter, the original and continually updated
marriage enrichment program you will experience will get
you away from the distractions of everyday life and focus on
each other. Enhance your good marriage by attending a
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend!
Weekends are scheduled throughout the Metro New
York Area. The next weekend on Long Island is scheduled
for April 24th-26th at The Immaculate Conception Seminary
in Lloyd Harbor, NY. For more information about the weekends or to register call 1-877-697-9963 or visit our website at
http://www.wwme.org.
PILGRIMAGES
Our Lady Queen of Peace Prayer Group is sponsoring
two amazing pilgrimages if you, or someone you know might
want to join us. The best shrines of France and Turin and
Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Garabandal and Lourdes.
Call Penny Abbruzzese at 593-8849 or Liz at 206 Tours at
(631) 361-4644 for all the pertinent information.
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