September 22, 2013 - Our Lady of Lourdes

Sunday Sept. 22, 2013
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Masses For
The Week
Monday, September 23rd
6:45 Albert Kaval, Jr.
8:30 Tricia DeKenipp
8 PM Celine Dorsey Ayton
George & Marion Jelinek
Maureen & Joe Mulhearn
Rosemary Carroll
Tuesday, September 24th
6:45 Albert Kaval, Jr.
Villa Neighbors
8:30 Int. Fr. Robert E. Mason
Lynn, Dan & Nicole
8PM Nicolas Fabrizio-3rd Anniv.Peggy & Leo Fabrizio
Wednesday, September 25th
6:45 Joan Fagan
8:30 Int. Fr. Robert E. Mason
8PM Joseph & Patricia Monti
Maryanne Kildare
Hartford Family
D’Onofrio Family
Thursday, September 26th
6:45 Charles Truhn
8:30 Leskody & Gerry Families
8PM Carmen Midy
Family
Charlotte Leskody
Children
Friday, September 27th
6:45 Int. Leon Akl
8:30 Int. Charlotte Leskody
8PM Frank & Esperanza Acosta
John Brosnan
Edith Infante
Carey, Joe & Joseph
Saturday, September 28th
6:45 Int. Dr. Fred Dungca
Sister & Family
8:30 Maximino Alerta
Lynn Johnson
5PM Mary & Richard McMahon-Helen Bobrowski & family
5:15 Angelina Iulo
Iulo Family
Sunday, September 29th
7:30 Theresa Angelo
9:00 Pauline & Romano
10:30 Guido Tine
12:00 John Gaudioso
1:30 Stuart Williams
Altar Server
Assignments
Monday, September 23
8 pm Tuesday, September 24
8 pm – Joseph Giglio
Wednesday, September 25
8 pm - Daniel Tomic
Thursday, September 26
8 pm – Alexander Zapata
Gabriel Zapata
Friday, September 27
8 pm - Brendan O’Keefe
Peter O'Keefe
Saturday, September 28
5 pm - Laura Glynn
Mary Glynn
Sunday, September 29
7:30 am - Keith Irving
9:00 am - Brendan O’Keefe
10:30 am - Christopher Giglio
Jennifer Jandovitz
12:00 noon Alexander Zapata
1:30 pm - Stephen Martinez
Peter O’Keefe
Joseph Giglio
Joshua Michael
Gabriel Zapata
Matthew Russo
Please pray for the repose of the souls of
Joseph Giacoppo
Bob & Lisa Jandovitz
Maria Tine
Lucia & Jim Marino
Jack & Carol Guarino
The Faithfully Departed
Rest in peace
The Bread and Wine have been
donated this week for
In loving memory of my husband
From Geneva Scott Davis
Lector Schedule
Saturday, 9/28
5:00 PM – Dan Donahue
Sunday, 9/29
The Sanctuary Candle in the Chapel has been
donated for the weeks of Sept. 22nd - Oct. 5th
For A Special Intewntion
The Sanctuary Candle in the Church has been
donated for the weeks of Sept. 22nd - Oct. 5th
For the Int. of Deacon Thomas & Kathleen Forbes
on the occasion of their 55th Wedding Anniversary
7:30 AM – Bernard Hennelly
9:00 AM – Sue Bouffier
10:30 AM – Mary Champney and Michelle Tine
12:00 PM – Rick Harrington
1:30 PM – Vincent Gatto Steve Russo
Our Lady of Lourdes
Dear Friends:
Several years ago I had mentioned an interview I did with
NFL great Mark Bavaro. A former player for the NY Giants, Mark is now retired from football, and had written a
great novel called Rough and Tumble. Definitely worth
reading if you have time.
Unlike many of the guests I interview for our programs,
Mark is actually someone I've known well for a long time.
And it’s a friendship forged over mutual perspectives
about the sacredness of human life. You see, back in the
1980s, Mark Bavaro and I participated in a peaceful and
prayerful demonstration at a notorious abortion center in
New York City. As participants in that demonstration we
allowed ourselves to be arrested as a witness to the reality
of what goes on in clinics like that. And what goes on in
clinics like that is the subject of my Pastor's Letter today.
October has been designated by the American Bishops as
Respect Life Month. So throughout next month, I'm going
to ask that you pray for a new found sense of appreciation
for the belief that every human life is a gift of God, and
no one has the right to compromise that gift.
That means that every life, from the moment of conception until natural death, is to be treated with dignity, respect and goodness. No one has the right to determine that
some lives have value while others do not. When we
make that determination, we're really trying to play God.
Our job as believers is to let God be God. He gives life.
We simply cannot supercede Him in taking human life.
But contradict God's plan is exactly what we're doing in
2013 America. A few facts to make the point:
In the USA, we presently abort just under a million and a
half pre-born children every year. And thanks to the 1973
Supreme Court decisions Roe Vs. Wade and Doe Vs. Bolton, the right to terminate a child exists through the full
nine months of pregnancy. No other western industrialized nation allows for this extreme permissiveness when
it comes to termination of pre-born life. We Americans
are only matched in our extreme policies and laws by the
Communist Chinese government. Not very good company
there!
It's worth mentioning here that one in five American couples have difficulty with infertility, resulting in over two
million applications to adopt every year by American
families. Of that 2 million who seek to adopt, fewer than
50,000 will succeed. Why? Because we abort the very
children who are desired for adoption. Put more simply,
we have a home and a family for every child conceived.
The problem? We're not letting the babies who are wanted
be born!
Consider these other frightening aspects of our abortionembracing culture: We don't allow our minor children to
go on a field trip at school without parental permission,
and doctors may not prescribe medicines for your under18-year-old without parental permission. But a young
woman, under 18, may obtain an abortion without parents
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even having the right to know that the abortion is taking
place. Last year, the youngest girls in New York State to
obtain abortions without parental notice were only twelve
years old! How insane have we become?
Or consider this: in every surgery performed in America,
a doctor is obligated to give the patient something called
informed consent. That means that the doctor explains the
ramifications of the surgery and possible side effects.
That's true for every surgery except one: abortion. A doctor is under no obligation to give information on this, the
most often performed surgery in the nation. And, interestingly, the folks at Planned Parenthood, so devoted to a
woman's right to choose abortion, have consistently opposed legislation which would give women the right to
informed consent. What is it they fear? And why is
knowledge something they want to avoid?
And then there's the issue of tax money. A woman's right
to have a child aborted is protected by Roe Vs. Wade. But
the federal government has never mandated that with that
right comes the use of taxpayer funding for that choice.
Unless you live in New York State! Because living here,
we actually pay for over 58,000 abortions every year
through state mandated Medicaid funding. Most states
make no such demand. But our governor and many of our
legislators, insist that our tax money be used to pay for
the choice to take human life.
All of these facts are offered to help us focus on why the
month of October is such an important time of reflection
about life and the need to keep it protected.
Now some will argue that certainly abortion is bad. But,
after all, it's only "one issue." And that's true. But that one
issue involves life itself. Let me offer a comparison.
Would we support a candidate who is right on most
things but supports slavery? Of course not. Would we
back a candidate who is in agreement with us on many
things, but thinks child abuse is ok? Absolutely not.
These are examples of truly disqualifying issues. We simply cannot compromise on these. So why is it ok for us to
live comfortably with any public official who is good on
many things, but supports the right to terminate pre-born
children through the full nine months of pregnancy? Bottom line: it's not right. And our job as Catholic Christians
is to stand vigilant in defense of every human life.
Please use the important month of October to speak up in
defense of those who are the voiceless ones, our unborn
sisters and brothers who count on you and me.
In the Lord of Life,
Msgr. Jim Lisante
Pastor
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Sunday Sept. 22, 2013
Our Parish depends solely on your generosity to meet each week’s expenses. Our regular Sunday collections account
for more than 60% of our operating budget. Your continued support, especially during these difficult economic times,
is both needed and appreciated.
Last week you donated $ 14,224.28
Let us continue to pray for
peace. Let us also pray for all
those serving in the military.
With special care we pray especially for:
Christopher B. Afetian - Sgt USMC, Pvt. Kevin L. Blieka U.S.
Army, Sgt. Brian Andrew Dayman, US Army, Commander
Christopher DeMay - Navy , Spc. Gregory Devaney -Army,
Nicholas R. DoLieto - Marine Corps, Kenneth Doyle Lt.2nd
Class Navy, A1C Timothy Erkens USAF, Capt. Michael Ferrari, USMC, Spencer French, 1st Lieutenant, US Army, Airman
Steven Freund-USAF, SRA Senior Airman Robert J. Gerry - Air
Force,Spec. Steven Gianatiempo - US Army, Brandon Goodwin, Petty Off., 2nd Class, USCG, Stefanie Goodwin, Petty Off.,
3rd Class, USN, Kenny Greening -PFC-Army, Capt. Michael
Hanna- US Army, Chaplain Major Timothy Hirten, USAF, Maj.
Luke Holian USMC, 1st Lt. Josef Kaplan- US Army, SPC
Justin Lansford -US Army, Major Michael Edward Loconsolo,
US Army, Pvt Matthew Macario - US Army, Jason Moritz - Sgt.
USAF, Pvt 1st Class Joshua Nichols - US Army, Lt. Col. Thomas O’Connor, US Army, Lyle Oldmixon- Pvt. 1st Class –
USMC, Spc. Manuel E. Palmer US Army, Cpt. David Paolillo
USAF, Cpt. Kathleen Paolillo USAF, L. CPL Michael E. Porfidio - USMC, Capt. Joseph Shultz, L CPL Eric Vazquez
USMC, US Army, Spec. Zachary Small - US Army, US Army
Sgt. Michael Stephney
If you know a Service Member that you would like to
add to this list please contact the rectory 516-541-3270
Please include name, rank and branch of service.
Prayers for the Sick
Peter Adams, Mary Grace Alberghini, Joseph Andrechuck, Jody Angst, Joe Basile, Vivian Blum, Roger
Boucher, Joseph Brady III, Nelma Braga, Ronald Carey,
Carol Carney, Kathleen Carney, Paul Caruso, Karen
Carmichael, Al Cavelli, G.M. Ciccotto, Cecelia Czaja,
John Cunningham, Angelo DeCosimo, Jr., Austin
DeGiorgio, Thomas Dello, Jane Depraida, Vincenzo DiGrigoli, David DiGeronimo, Gerry D’Onofrio, Eleanor
Dugan, Paul Eshore, Mary Farmer, Buddy Fennessey,
Jr., Anthony Festa, Joan Finn, Regina Fitzpatrick,
Robert Fodale, Crissy Fox, Patricia Gagliano, Justin
Gibbons, Emma Gonzalez, Laura Grzan , Elizabeth Harman, Carol & Russ Hayward, Bernard Hennelly, Marybeth Hoffman, Florence Hohne, Dolores Iannuzzi, Gaspar
Ingui, Jesus Jupio, GAl Kennedy, Gloria Kuzniak, Lynn
Laine, John Lynch, Maltese Family, Fr. Robert E. Mason,
Gina Mastrantoni, Roberta McCarthy, Peggy McGuiniss,
John Moreno, Tom Monahan, Theresa Nappi, Patricia
Nicholes, Michael Nolan, William Patterson, Anthony
Pavone, Marie Peritore, Georgia Pettit, Vincent Pinto,
Lorraine Ponton, Michael Posillico, Mariucci Pozzo,
John & Joan Reid, Marylynn Ressler, Vivienne RiccutiDeCiantis, Debbie Rice, Lisa Roberts, Leo Rodriguez,
Ayden W. Sabino, Joy Schilling, Donna Scott, Hilary &
Nathan Shores, Victoria Seidel, Frank Sleszynski, Barbara Smart, Eileen Soper, Judy Stanley, Thomas Steigler,
Thomas Stemmle, Lawrence Stevens, Patricia Stone, Victor Su, Catherine Sullivan, Baby James Sweeney, Sonia
Taladafallil, Ernie Tingburn, Robert Todaro, Larry Tomanelli, Angela Tottaro, Joann Troccoli, James Turana,
Vera Vaccaro, Jeanne Virzera Bill & Ursula Vobis,
Stephen Zaug, Lenny Zerling, Rafaela Zimbaro
If you know of anyone who, because
of age or infirmity, can’t come to
Church for sacraments, please phone the Rectory and
leave their name, address & telephone number, so a Priest
or Eucharistic Minister can visit them.
Our Lady of Lourdes
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Parish Outreach
“Food Pantry”
On behalf of those who your kindness touches every
day, thank you everyone for your continued support of
our parish food pantry. It is always our pleasure to
share the blessings of your generous donations with our
neighbors in need.
As the children return to school and summer days wind
down, the need to replenish basic food items is not unusual this time of year. Taking into consideration the
wealth of good foods you bring to our door, any contribution of the everyday items listed below would be
greatly appreciated at this time.
Again, thank you for your goodness!
Canned Tuna
Cereal s
Powdered MilkCanned Fruit
Pancake Mix
Coffee or Tea
Tomato Sauce Pancake Syrup
Juices
Pasta
Can Vegetables Soups
Peanut Butter Instant Potatoes
Macaroni & Cheese
Rice
Jelly
Cookies/Crackers Oatmeal
Beans
Jell-O/ Pudding
Parish Outreach hours are Mon.-Thurs.
9:00am-4:00pm.
“We Care Blankets”
To date, 974 beautiful, hand-made blankets have been
lovingly created and donated from Our Lady of Lourdes
Parish to the “We Care Blankets” Organization. Since
November 2009, our wonderful group of volunteers continues to meet on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to
11:30am, in Room 4, right next door to Parish Outreach.
Thank you ladies for the gifts of your time and talent in
Crocheting and Knitting each of these unique colorful
blankets, bringing love and comfort to children undergoing cancer care.
We are happy to accept contributions of yarns, crochet
hooks or knitting needles. If you are interested in joining
our group please contact Parish Outreach at 516-5411260.
Our Lady of Lourdes
“Bereavement Support
Group”
GENERAL BEREAVEMENT
…For the Loss of a Loved One…
STARTS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2013
Every Wednesday Evening for 8 Weeks:
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,
November 6, 13, 20
7:00pm – 8:30pm
PRE- REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Please call:
Parish Outreach ……………541-1260, or
Rectory Office ………………541-3270
“Ministry of Consolation”
The most valuable gifts we can give are the gifts that come
from the heart. The precious gifts of our time, love and compassion are especially needed during the time of the loss of a
loved one.
Our parish is richly blessed to have gathered a wonderful
group of volunteers who make up Our Lady of Lourdes
“Ministry of Consolation” team. Please join us in welcoming Deacon Frank Gariboldi as our new ministry coordinator.
Created to provide warmth, caring and personal attention to
assist families in preparation for the funeral mass, this particular ministry can never have too many helping hands.
Whether your interest be that of a Greeter, Lector or EM,
please give some thought as to sharing your time and talents
and being a part of this ministry’s call to love and care for
one another.
Thank you so much to all our volunteers for embracing this
beautiful ministry.
Please call Parish Outreach at 516-541-1260 if you are
looking to volunteer. Thank you for your consideration.
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Sunday Sept. 22, 2013
Pro-lifers throughout Long Island are invited to take part in the national 40 Days for
Life effort from September 25 through November 3, 2013. In addition to 40 days
of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion in America, please join the prayer vigil
outside of the Planned Parenthood abortion facility in Hempstead – 540 Fulton Avenue (Hempstead Tpke) between the hours of 7AM and 7PM during these 40 days.
Please spread the word to others about this important life-saving effort. You CAN
make a difference! For more information contact the Long Island Coalition for Life
at: 631.243.1435 or Regina Carbonaro at 516.795.7568. All who want to join this
prayerful, powerful and peaceful campaign to end abortion are welcome!
Please visit the local 40 Days for Life website:
www.40daysforlife.com/longisland
Our Lady of Lourdes
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LITURGICAL MINISTRIES NEWS
Training Dates for Readers and Extraordinary
Minister of Holy Communion are coming up soon.
Anyone wishing to become an EM of HC or Reader needs to
contact J. C. Laws, Music Director &
Liturgical Coordinator in order to
facilitate training.
Nocturnal Adoration
Society Communion
Brunch
Saturday, October 12th at 10:30 AM
at
Maggie’s ON Park,
You can see him after Mass, or email
OLLMPmusic@gmail.com.
Listen for the choir…. at the 5:00pm and
10:30am Masses this
weekend.
Park Blvd in the Village of Massapequa
Park
Cost is $25 per person.
The speaker will be our
NAS Moderator Father Robert E. Mason
There will be a Mass at 9:00 AM followed
by a full breakfast buffet.
at Maggie’s On Park at 10:30 AM.
Tickets will be go on sale after
all the Masses
on September 28th & 29th
October 5th & 6th
Tickets are also available at the
rectory office
For more information
contact Joe or Helen Amorin
(516-799-0039)
ROSARY MARCH
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 6TH
AT THE 12 PM MASS
ROSARY & BENEDICTION IN THE GROTTO
FOLLOWING THE MASS
Coffee Social
Sunday October 13th
9:30 am-12:30 pm
Come Have Coffee &
goodies with our fellow parishioners
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Sunday September 22, 2013
We would especially like to take this opportunity to thank the families who have remembered
their loved ones or a special milestone in their lives by reserving a brick in the
Memorial Garden at Our Lady of Lourdes.
Robert & Barbara Abiuso
Adopt - a - Battalion
Jean Ahlert
Peter Afanasewwicz
Charles & Eileen Anderson
Eleanor Anos
Yves Armand
Pauline Armand
Christine & Bob Baker
Mary Baker & Beth Baker
Rose Barbarello
Robert L. Beason
Marilyn & William Beck
Michael & Mary Beggen
Nettie Bellavia
M/M Stephen Bentz
Veronica Bettex
Felicia & Bill Beyer
Marguerite Bitetti
Edward & Ann Bodor
Sue Bouffier
Anne T. Boyle
Loretta Brierton
Brosnan Family
Alice Brosseau
Carol Buchauer
Ingrid Busch
Olga Buzolich
M/M John Campbell
Patrick & Helen Campbell
Victor Caputo
Robert Cariola
M/M John Carlsen
Rudolph Carmenaty
Concetta Carpenter
Jack & Barbara Carroll
Maria Casale
Christine Caselli
Anna Caso
Charlie & Rose Castello
Lucy Castiglia
Nina Castoria
Vincent Castrataro
Michael Cataldi
Kathleen Cawley
Angelo & Josephine Chirico
Paul & Marie Christian
M/M James O. Christiansen
Dolores Cianciabella
Mrs. Eileen Cioci
Lou & Ann Cirocco
Sylvia Citti
Ronald Clinton
Dale Cohen
Necito G. Cojuangco
Diane Collica
Phyllis Collins
Patrick & Geraldine Colton
Columbus Lodge
Mary Condra
Virginia & George Conkling
Patricia Connolly
M/M Douglas Constantine
Michael J. Cordeiro
Lawrence Covar
Margaret Covell
John & Ursula Cronin
Hilda Crossan
Jim Crossan
Eileen Cunniff
Sal D'Agostino
Alfred & Maria Dias
Eileen Danielson
Anne Marie DeBlasio
Angelina DeCosimo
Josephine DeGeronimo
Jane M. Depraida
Denise Dellicurti
Frank R. DeMaria
JM/M John P. Dettori
ohn & Mary Devaney
Mary Jo Devine
Mr. Anthony Di Marino
Mike & Teresa Dimitri
James & Beth Diodato
Eileen & Richard DiSilvio
Max & Kathleen Dobhan
Jim & Janet Dolan\
Anne Marie Nolan-Dolce
Theresa Donlon
Dolores Donovan & Family
Joan Donovan
May Donnelly
Maritza & Steve Dorce
M/M F.O. Dorrer
Mark S. Duffy
Matt & Connie Dunlop
Eleanor Durante
William Dwyer
Bill Eddings
Chris Edding
Helen Mildred Eich
Carolyn Ennis
Joseph & Diane Esposito
Mary Esposito
Mathi Fallot
Heinlein Family
Meyer - Sullivan Family
Midy Family
Porcelli & Lisante Family
Pulvino Family
Vincent Fargione
Maryanne & John Farrigan
Carmelita Fennessey
Michael Ferrara
Wm & Gladys Fielding
Bruce & Christine Fleming
Nicholas Florio
Peggy Folan
Deacon & Mrs. Thomas Forbes
Steven & Laurie Forster
Martha Formato
Pasquale Gagliardi
Peter & Nora Gannon
Barbara Gardner
Ira Gatto
Larry Genussa
Joseph Giacoppo
Anna Giannandrea
Ben & Anne Giglio
Charles D. Gillespie
Richard Grefig
Gary & Leslie Gretschel
Rino & Katy Grzinic
Anne Gualtieri
Jim Halligan
Al & Agnes Hans
Judith Hard
Marion Harrington
Jack & Dorothy Hasley
Kristine Hernandez
Ernest & Alice Hoffman
Theresa Hudson & Family
Miguel Hutchinson
Gaspar Ingui
Michael Iannone
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Ippolito
Wendy Jacobs
The Janoscak Family
Andy Jonak
Janice Jones
Robert Joyce
Please call the rectory if you do not see
your name listed and you purchased a
brick.
Thank you!
Our Lady of Lourdes
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We would especially like to take this opportunity to thank the families who have remembered
their loved ones or a special milestone in their lives by reserving a brick in the Memorial Garden
at Our Lady of Lourdes.
Fran Jurs
Peg & Bill Kelly
Shaun & Maryanne Kildare
Robert & Marilyn Klaus
John & Angela Kohn
Leigh Kluberdanz
Anne & Stan Krolikowski
Josephine Lagano
John Laibach
Tommy Laquidara, Jr.
Anne Lawless
Theresa Lawrence
Margaret Cina Lehmbeck
Charlotte Leskody
Gregory Leittiere
Richard & Catherine Letterio
Sal Lio
Brad Lippman
Paul & Grace Loehr
Mary Lucich
Mackin Family
Mario Madison
April & John Maffeo
Joan & Frank Manzella
Mary Jane Manzi
Mary Marsar
Margaret Massey
Bernadette McCaffrey
Ann McCarthy
Barbara McClorey
Elizabeth McDonald
Sean McGoey
M/M Raymond McNulty
Elizabeth McWeeney
Jack & Margaret Messina
Micheline Midy
Tom & Carol Milton
Michael & Michelina Minichiello
Mrs. Pauline Minuto
Joseph & Mary Monaco
Montevago Family
Gloria Monti
Mary & Martin Moran
William Myles
Maureen Mulhearn
Eileen Murphy
Josephine Musto
Barbara Nater
Mary M. New
Vita Netti
Michael & Sandy Nolan
Dawn Nolan
Edna Noonan
Tim & Anne O’Keefe
Kevin O’Connor
Marilyn O’Connor
Richard & Jean Olson
Joan Olton
Lorraine Omage
Robert & Frances O’Rourke
Geraldine O'Sullivan
Tom & Dorothy O’Sullivan
Ortolani Family
K of C Our Lady of Island Council # 6911
Louis Pagnotta
Judith Palega
Greg Paramiter
Ruthann Perillo
Rosetta Payton
Dennis & Patricia Peck
Lucille & Michael Pecora
Cora & Roberta Perrone
Gilda Philibert
M/M J. Pianese
Elaine Healey-Pigott
Larry & Theresa Pinghera
Frank & Mary Porfidio
Donna Quilty
Mary Ann Quinn
Joan & Michael Rail
James Randazzo, Jr.
Gina Rauscher
Mary Ann Reitano
Ellen & Vincent Ricciuti
Joseph P. Ricioppo
Mary Roman
Richard Rosmarin
Peter & Carol Ruberti
Charles & Marilyn Ruppert
John & Josie Russell
Stephen Russo
Dolores Sabino
Marcella R. Sahni
Mr. Sal Samartano
Bernadette Schaefer
Joy Schilling
Nancy A. Schneider
Richard Schultz
Dolores Scirica
Elaine Sedita
Fr. Edward Seagriff
Caridad M. Semler
Ralph & Joanne Sessa
Edmund Sheridan
James & Marianne Sichenzia
Elizabeth Slade
Cheryl Smith
Madeline Sochacki
Walter & Laura Sosnowski
Mary & Robert Stewart
Alex Struzzieri
John & Kathleen Sullivan
M/M William Sullivan
Marguerite Tamborrino
George & Geraldine Tebeau
Maureen Flynn Tepper
Theresa & Stephen Thomson
Marie Tine
Edgardo & Lourdes Tolentino
Anthony Toro
Natalie Torregrossa
Sal Tricario
John Trimboli
Erin Turkewitz
Margaret Urbanowski
Lou & Cathy Urio
Dominick Valdaro
Diana & Anthony Valentine
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Valvo
Concetta Vanis
Barbara & Wray Vassallo
Patricia Vota
Robert & Linda Wadalavage
Kenneth Whitney
Mary Ellen Bauman Whitney
Joan Wieczorek
Anthony & Dorothy Witt
Joan A, Williams
Theresa Wolf
Marie Yorio
Sylvia & Jason Zuena
Thanks to all who contributed to making our “Memorial Garden Project “a great success. We are all very
excited to see that “Our Lady’s Grotto” restoration has begun. That will result in conclusion of Phase I, of
our current construction.
There will be other opportunities throughout the year to place a brick order with as little as 10% deposit, however,
installation of bricks will only occur once a year, typically in the beginning of spring season.
Finally, as much as we are overwhelmed by the amount of parishioners who participated in this project, we wish to
reach out to all parish families & especially those who are experiencing financial hardship is this economically challenging times. If you find yourself in this category, please stop by our rectory office to see if we can assist you with other
arrangements in order to accommodate your wishes.
There is only “1” granite bench remaining!
Please contact the rectory office for details.
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Sunday Sept. 22, 2013
Our Lady of Lourdes
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Don’t Forget Your Baby Bottle!
On the weekend of October 26th & 27th, Our Lady of Lourdes will be hosting a Baby Bottle Fundraiser to benefit The Life Center of Long Island.
The Life Center is a crisis pregnancy center that counsels women and men
who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. They provide maternity housing, medical care, referrals, cribs, car seats, diapers and ALL other baby
items that are needed. We are asking that you pick up a baby bottle and
fill it with your change. Most importantly, we are asking you to recite the
prayer on the bottle.
The prayer attached to the bottle will enable the counselors at The Life
Center to say just the right words a mother or father may need to hear.
It especially opens a mother’s heart to accept the truth. We believe
these prayers lead abortion-minded women to call The Life Center in the
first place.
Let us pray with our whole heart for the lives
of our unborn children.
Sunday Sept. 22, 2013
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THEOLOGY CLASS
7:30 - 9:00pm in the Church basement
Abstracts of each class will be given out, so you
Can best follow the lectures
Phone the rectory for more information.
Next Class - October 15th
Subjects:
1. Church History
2. Dogma
3. Apologetics
4. Scripture
Everyone Welcome!
Books, videos & DVD’s for Loan
Free of charge
**************
Theology Class is CLOSED for the summer & will
resume on Tuesday, October 15th at 7:30pm.
Anyone wishing to borrow Books, Videos or DVD’s
Over the summer, just phone Fr. Tony.
OLL YOUTH GROUP FOR TEENS
September Meeting
Sat. 9/28
6PM - 8PM
School Room #7
Our Lady of Lourdes
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Community News
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
855 Carmans Road, Massapequa Park
Friday $1800 in prizes at 8:00 PM
Tuesday Golden Society, at 7:30 PM
$2000 in Prizes w/Progressive Jackpot
$2000 IN PRIZES - $850 GIANT JACKPOT
Progressive Jackpot on Tuesdays
Spirituality For Singles - Monthly Singles Gathering
Saturday, Oct 5, 2013, 8:30PM
St. Aidan Parish, 510 Willis Ave.,
Williston Park, NY, 11596
Our Monthly gathering for singles; discussion,
meditation, socialization.
$5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages
will be served
Contact: Ray (516) 561-6994
or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com
Do you know someone who is hurting from
an abortion?
The Life Center of Long Island invites you to attend our
next Rachel’s Vineyard Healing Retreat on the weekend of October 11-13, 2013. It begins Friday evening and
concludes Sunday afternoon. This retreat is conducted in
English and Spanish.
For more information contact: Deacon Joe McNicholas at
(516)445-3927 or e-mail: rvr@lifecenterli.org
Communication is strictly confidential.
To learn more about Rachel’s Vineyard look online at:
www.rachelsvineyard.org or call 1-877-HOPE-4-ME
Our Lady of Lourdes’ parishioner, John Moreno,
will be on EWTN with Father Andrew Apostle on
Sunday, September 22nd at 8:00 PM and Monday,
September 23rd at 8AM.
In the one hour program, (A Police Officers Journey in Faith) John recounts his leaving and returning to the practice of his faith. It is an encouraging
message to anyone who may be struggling with their
response to Catholic Teaching.
P/T Position available – Parish Cook, St. James Church,
Seaford:
Duties include dinner on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday
evenings.
Occasional lunches, as required. Weekly shopping and
kitchen cleaning.
Call Fr. John at 516-731-3710
2ND AND 4TH THURSDAY EVENINGS, 7:30 PM
IN THE PARISH CENTER ROOM 16
Next Meeting:
Sept. 26th
Vendors wanted for the Catholic Daughters of the
Americas #869 Annual Craft Fair. Saturday November 30, 2013 - 9:00am -4:00pm. St. Ignatius Loyola
Parish – Msgr Tarrant Hall – East Nicholai Street,
Hicksville NY. (LIE Exit 41S, 1 ½ miles south on Rte.
107). New Location and Handicapped Accessible. For
Vendor Information, please call Maria 516-942-5070
after 6 PM or via e mail: catholicdaughterscraftfair@gmail.com by November 15, 2013. ”