November 8 - Our Lady of Lourdes

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
455 Hunter Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795
Msgr. Brian McNamara, Pastor
Rev. Andrew Garnett, Associate Pastor
Deacon John De Guardi, Deacon Tom Lucie,
Deacon Jack Meehan, Deacon John Teufel
Sr. Nancy Campkin CSJ, Director of Religious Ed
Trish Frodell, Director of Parish Social Ministry
Louise Jane Krol, School Principal
Sr. Diane Liona CSJ, Director of Religious Ed
Debbie Meyer, Business Manager
Robin Reynolds Brennan, Coordinator of
Worship and Choir Director
Vita Scorcia, Ministry Spiritual Director
Parish Office
Liturgical Schedule
Phone: 661.3224, press 1
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-7:30pm
Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am-2:00pm
E-mail: ParishOffice@ollchurch.org
Fax: 661.7143
Website: www.ollchurch.org
Daily Mass
8:30am
Weekend Masses
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm
and 6:00pm
Reconciliation/Confession
Saturday: 4:00pm-4:45pm or by appointment
Rosary
Daily at 8:00am
Miraculous Medal Novena
Monday at 8:00am
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Phone: 587.7200, press 2
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm
E-mail: lkrol@ollschool.org
Religious Education Office
Phone: 661.5440, press 3
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-Noon,
1:00pm-5:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm
E-mail: ReligiousEd@ollchurch.org
Parish Outreach Office
Phone: 661.9262, press 4
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-3:30pm
SAGE (Senior Advocates for Growth and Enrichment)
Phone: 661.3224, Ext. 122
E-mail: Sage@ollchurch.org
Sacraments
Anointing of the Sick
Throughout the liturgical year. If needed sooner, please call
the Parish Office.
Baptism
Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment.
Marriage
Arranged at least six months in advance, please call the Parish
Office.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
A process to be embraced by the Catholic Church. For nonCatholics and for Catholics who have never received formal
religious education. If interested, please call the Parish Office.
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time • November 8, 2015
Welcome to our Parish Family
New Parishioners are cordially invited to register as members of
our Parish Family. Please call or visit our Parish Office.
Remember: Together, we can do something beautiful for God!
- Mother Teresa
Pastoral Council
Msgr. Brian McNamara
Eileen Rega
Mary Borgs
Lisa Cantalino
Sonia DaSilva
Nilo DeLeon
Jerry Esposito
Trish Frodell
Pam Gagliano
Deborah Lamb
Rosalie Mangels
Deacon Jack Meehan
John Muldoon
Dottie Perdue
Vita Scorcia
Parish Staff
Patti Anderson
Parish Office
AnnMarie Buonaspina
Director of Youth Choirs
Michael Buonaspina
Parish Organist
Anne Gregg
School Office
Mary Anne Lettieri
Parish Office
Rita Spera
Religious Education Office
Lori Walsh
Bulletin Editor/Website
Pat Young
Parish Office
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Mission Statement
As stewards of all that God has given us, the Parish Family of
Our Lady of Lourdes serves and ministers to all who come to
this place.
Regardless of a person’s history, ethnicity, gender, orientation,
age or race, we commit ourselves to open wide the doors of our
Parish to provide a place of welcome and hospitality.
Readings for the Week of November 8
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
1 Kgs 17:10-16/ Heb 9:24-28/ Mk 12:38-44 or 12:41-44
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/ 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17, Jn 2:13-22
Wis 2:23-3:9/ Lk 17:7-10
Wis 6:1-11/ Lk 17:11-19
Wis 7:22b-8:1/ Lk 17:20-25
Wis 13:1-9/ Lk 17:26-37
Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9/ Lk 18:1-8
Dn 12:1-3/ Heb 10:11-14, 18/ Mk 13:24-32
Financial Summary
November 1, 2015
Weekly Collection
Weekly Budget
+/- for the week
All Saints’ Day
$ 19,126.00
- $ 17,800.00
$ 1,326.00
$
3,960.00
The estimated weekly collection needed to maintain and operate
our parish buildings, ministries, programs and salaries is $17,800.
This past Wednesday, over 250 9th graders received the fullness of the Holy Spirit through the
Sacrament of Confirmation. Bishop Nelson Perez administered the Sacrament. I would like to
thank Sr. Nancy and all the catechists for their tireless work in forming these candidates over
the past three years.
Over the years, there have been a few changes to the Confirmation Rite. For those of us old
enough to remember, at Confirmation we were told we were “soldiers in Christ’s army” and we
were challenged to defend Christ and His family, the Church. At one part of the ceremony,
each confirmation candidate would kneel before the Bishop and the Bishop would tap the
person on the cheek. The tap was a reminder that, as a soldier in Christ’s army, you would have
to undergo hardships, just as any soldier would.
Pastor’s Letter
Dear Parishioners:
In addition, at one point in the ceremony, the Bishop would stand in front of the Confirmation
candidates and ask them religion/catechism questions (basically, questions from the old
Baltimore catechism). A soldier defends the country; a solider in Christ’s army would be
someone who defends Christ and the Church. In order to defend Christ and his family, the
Church, you have to know about Christ and the Church.
Nowadays, we do not use the imagery of being a soldier in Christ’s army. Rather, we now use
the image that at Confirmation you become an “adult witness.” As we know from all the various Law and Order shows, a witness is called to the witness stand because the witness has
knowledge of the case and the witness is willing to testify in the case. As “adult witnesses,”,
our newly confirmed 9th graders are now challenged to know about Christ (the case) and to be
willing to stand up for Christ and the Church. In a society becoming increasingly hostile to the
teachings of Christ and the Church, this will be quite a challenge. I pray our newly confirmed
students will have the courage to accept that challenge. Christ guarantees that he will give them
the Holy Spirit to help them.
As you may recall, every year I work on a retreat weekend called “Retrouvaille.” It is a weekend experience for married couples who are having marriage problems. I always find it a
powerful experience. The Retrouvaille (a French word for “re-discovery) experience takes
place throughout the U.S. and, indeed, throughout the world. For more information, you can
give me a call or go on-line: www.retrouvaille.org. I highly recommend this weekend for
couples going through a difficult time in their marriages. Never think it is too late to save your
marriage. The very best gift we can give our children is a happy and healthy marriage.
Remember: Together, we can do something beautiful for God.
In Christ,
Fr. Brian
PS:
Fr. Andrew has recovered from the Mets loss. However, to be safe, I would not mention
it! As for me, it would be better not to mention the play of the NY Giants! Last Sunday,
I excommunicated the entire team. I do not think I can actually do that but I felt better
thinking I could!
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Altar Society
Altar linens this week will be cared for by Connie Lynch. If you would like to help care for our
altar needs, please call the Parish Office at 661.3224.
Members in the Military
We ask that you pray especially for those in our parish that are on active duty in the Middle
East conflict.
Michael Fantauzzi-US Air Force
Christopher Florca-US Marines
Christopher Jensen-US Air Force
Edward A. Kelly IV-US Air Force
Anthony Mannino-US Marines
James Rooney III-US Marines
… and remember those of our parish family that are in the armed services, listed in our Parish
Book of Intentions.
Pastoral Care of Our Sick
Please call the Parish Office at 661.3224 to leave the names of
parishioners who:
 Are homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist.
 Are in Good Samaritan Hospital and/or a local nursing home
and would like to be visited by a member of our Pastoral Care
Ministry.
 Would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.
Parish Spiritual Care Companions
Do you know a parishioner who is homebound and would welcome a visit from one of our trained
Parish Spiritual Care Companions? Please call Rick Danowski at 586.2192, Vita Scorcia at
669.4717 or Charlie Zeiss at 669.7189.
Pray for Our Sick
Please remember to keep in your thoughts and prayers …
Helene Abizeid, John A. Alanzo, Salvatore Albanese, Mario Baibel, Frank Bambara, Patricia Beni,
Tom Brennan, Dorothy Caiazzo, Thomas J. Calogero III, Patricia Carlson, Kevin Crowley,
Jane Desthers, Amanda DiTingo, Roseann Dorohow, Frank Edwards, Paula Edwards,
Michael Falci, Jake Feldman, William Fuchs, Michael Gabriele, Kenneth Garretson,
Robert Garretson, Sandra Gil, Jeanette Giordano, Ellen Golda, Beau Hamilton, Claire Hansen,
Tommy Haughney, Josephine Heffron, Patrick Anthony Heffron, Thomas Hicks, Jr., William Howe,
Betty Infurno, Hank Kahn, Shena Kahn, Tom Kaval, Anne Kerrigan, George Koehler, Ann Kotz,
Sean Lillis, Margery Marotta, Ellen McGee, Una McGrade, Marian McNamara, Vinny Meade,
Michael Meyers, Marie Miranda, Ken Monroe, Peter Murray, Ruth Murray, Michelina Musumeci,
Patrick Joseph O’Connor, Helen Olsen, Dorothy Proctor, Jimmy Reilly, Albert Rocco,
Maryann Savino, Michael Savino, Joseph J. Schiavoni, Ann Marie Schiraldi, Derek Stahl,
Lindsey Stahl, Andrew Velten, Camille Watts, Steven Witowski, Robert Wolfe, Charles Zeiss
Names of the sick are listed for five weeks for short-term requests and five months for long-term.
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Monday, November 9
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
8:30am
Bernadette DeVirgilis
Tuesday, November 10
St. Leo the Great
8:30am
LaRocca & Sweeney Family
Wednesday, November 11
St. Martin of Tours
8:30am
Frank Keller
Thursday, November 12
St. Josaphat
8:30am
Salvatore Carrano
Baptism
Leila Marie Blair
Clayton & Janine
Celebrating Sacraments
Mass Intentions
Friday, November 13
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
8:30am
Dolores Vescana
Saturday, November 14
Blessed Virgin Mary
8:30am
Barbara McRory, Patricia Michel,
Madeline G. Pritchard, Kevin Ring,
Gerard O’Brien
5:00pm
Nancy Schisano
Fr. Andrew Garnett
Sunday, November 15
8:00am
John Lovari
Fr. Andrew Garnett
9:30am
Peg Cowan
Fr. Andrew Garnett
11:00am
Roy Sorrese
Msgr. Joe Curley
12:30pm
Living & Deceased Members of the
Edwards & Sniadowski Family
Msgr. Joe Curley
6:00pm
People of the Parish, Antonio & Emilia Alcobia,
Teash Egner, Lucille Sharkey, Jane Melville,
Margaret Strassburger, Tom Van Schaick,
Mile Vucetic, William Ryan, Jeanne McCann,
Thomas Rush
Fr. Andrew Garnett
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Book of the Names of the Deceased
Beginning November 2 and continuing throughout the month of November,
a special book will be placed in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, inscribed
with the names of all who have died in our Parish Family over the past year.
In prayer, let us remember all of these men and women who have gone
before us, “marked with the sign of faith.” May our united prayers help us
to better understand and appreciate our faith in Christ, our risen Lord, who
conquers sin and death and brings new life to all!
The Sisters of Life walk in solidarity with
those suffering after abortion on the journey
of healing.
The Sisters host monthly Days of Prayer and Healing, monthly
Gatherings, and Hope and Healing Weekend Retreats.
These events are opportunities to experience the loving mercy of
God in a safe and sacred space.
All retreats are led by the Sisters of Life and women who have experienced both the suffering
of abortion and the joy of healing in Christ. The retreats are directed by faithful priests who
have a sensitivity and a heart for those who suffer. They include witnesses of mercy, Scripture
sharing, personal prayer, opportunity for Sacramental Confession, and the Holy Sacrifice of the
Mass.
The Diocese of Rockville Centre
Entering Canaan Days of Prayer and Healing for Women
(Developed by Theresa Bonopartis with the Sisters of Life)
Retreat date on December 12, 2015
Seminary of the Immaculate Conception
440 W Neck Rd, Huntington, NY 11743
For more information or to register, contact Sisters of Life at: 866.575.0075 (toll free) |
hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org or Theresa Bonopartis: Lumina@postabortionhelp.org
The Respect Life Office
DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE
50 North Park Ave., Rockville Centre, NY 11571
(516) 678-5800 Exts 381 & 626 * www. respectlife.drvc.org
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You shall thus consecrate the fiftieth year and
proclaim a release through the land
to all its inhabitants …
You shall have the fiftieth year as a jubilee:
You shall not sow,
nor reap its
aftergrowth,
nor gather in from
its untrimmed vines.
For it is a jubilee:
It shall be holy to you
…Leviticus
Let us pray together and celebrate all
Sister Diane
has done and been for us here at
Our Lady of Lourdes as she celebrates
50 years as a Sister of Saint Joseph
Sunday, November 22, 2015
12:30pm Mass
Followed by light refreshments
and fellowship in the School Cafeteria
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SAGE
The SAGE Group (Senior A dvocates for Growth and Enrichment) will meet on Tuesday,
November 10 in the Parish Center at 9:00am.
Our Time of Worship
We arrive and greet each other with a smile, a wave or a nod;
We kneel, and pause to contemplate our role as a people of God.
A silent moment to meditate, as our thoughts to God, we raise,
While preparing for the Liturgy - our prayer of thanks and praise.
We listen to the scriptures to understand God’s plan,
From Abraham to the disciples, how we’re called - each woman and man.
The celebrant then shares his thoughts on how our God above
Has chosen us, his people, to spread his message of love.
As the priest, in consecration, recalls the death of Christ,
We sense the awesome mystery of Salvation, and its price.
Christ’s precious Body and Blood are here for all of us to share;
As we ponder the burden of our sins - the weight he was willing to bear.
To receive this wondrous gift, no doubt, unites us as sister and brother;
For in communion with the Lord, we’re in communion with each other.
Our minds are filled with gladness to be in this holy space;
To give glory to our Creator and savor this gift of grace.
And even though he’s ascended, Jesus isn’t really gone;
His Spirit remains within us, so we can carry on.
~ Tina Aparo, SAGE
Senior Singles
The Senior Singles will be meeting on Saturday,
November 21 at 6:00pm. Please call Pat
McKeefery at the Outreach office — 661-9262.
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INFORMATIONAL AND SIGN-UP MEETING ON
NOVEMBER 16 FROM 7-8PM IN THE PARISH CENTER
New in the Parish!
NEW WINTER INDOOR WIFFLEBALL LEAGUE!
CALLING ALL ADULTS (AGES 18 AND UP) TO JOIN
THE OLL PARISH LEAGUE FASTPITCH WIFFLEBALL
If you cannot attend but are interested, please contact Fr. Andrew Garnett for more information.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES YOUTH GROUP
THE FIRST MEETING OF
OUR LADY OF LOURDES YOUTH “OLLY!”
Sunday, November 15 after the 6pm Youth Mass
All Our Lady of Lourdes Youth from Grades 9 to 12
are invited to come and join us for our first meeting
of our youth group, OLLY on Sunday November 15
after the 6pm Mass.
Come to Mass and stay after -- there will be food,
games, fun activities, music and prayer. Come by and
experience your Catholic faith in a new way.
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Christmas Wreath Sale
Good Tidings and Cheer are Near! The Our Lady of Lourdes
Christmas Wreath Sale is quickly approaching. Mark your
calendars to purchase fresh holiday wreaths, grave pillows /
grave blankets and poinsettias before and after Mass on
November 28th and November 29th and on December 6th
at the 9:30am and 11:00am Masses.
The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 in
observance of Veterans Day. The Par ish Office will r e-open
at 9:00am on Thursday, November 12.
Goal:
Pledges:
# of Donors:
Payments (as of 11/3):
$107,300.00
$ 92,341.00
446
$ 86,985.00
Once we reach our goal in paid pledges, the Parish
receives a rebate of 20%. Help the good work of the
Diocese and help our Parish at the same time!
Please pledge today.
CYO Basketball Registration
CYO Basketball Registration for Intramurals for Boys/Girls in
Grades 1 through 12 will take place on Monday, November 9
from 6:30pm to 9:00pm in the School Cafeteria and on
Tuesday, November 10 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm in the All
Purpose Room.
For information, email: kwalsh91957@gmail.com.
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It’s November ...
and Thanksgiving is fast approaching.
Once again, we ask our generous parish family and friends to help
those less fortunate by making a donation to Outreach.
We would like to suggest that when you are shopping for your
Thanksgiving dinner, you buy a duplicate item for one of our families
in need and bring it to Parish Outreach for distribution.
Parish Outreach
Thanksgiving at OLL
Any donations of Thanksgiving food, including turkeys or hams would be gratefully accepted. If
your budget has room to donate a complete dinner, we are working with families of 2 -8 members.
We’ll be in the Parish Center on Sunday, November 22rd, from 1 to 3, to accept donations. We ask
that all donations be brought to Outreach by Monday, November 23th.
Thank you for your help.
Donations to Parish Outreach
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The Outreach Office received Donations from Forerunner Telecom, Frank Curry, Donald &
Dorothy Sullivan, Jean M. Fiust, Phil & Connie Ambrosino, Christina Cafarelli and Donald
& Laura Willis.
Marcy & Ken Chapuisat, Marilyn Barthel and Mary & Jack Hulse made Donations In
Memory of Ralph Giordano.
The Sage Ministry made a Donation In Memory of Sage Member, Jane Melville.
A Donation was received from Marie V elten In Loving Memory of her Husband,
Andrew (Al).
Catherine Setkowsky made a Donation to be used for the purchase of turkeys for
Thanksgiving.
Outreach received a Donation from Nan Doherty In Memory of Jill DeSale.
JoAnn & Ed Giuffré made a Donation In Memory of William Heim and Ralph Giordano.
A Donation was received from Doris & Richard Shaddock In Loving Memory of their Son,
Richard Joseph and In Memory of Doris’ Father, Frank Monroe.
Doris & Joe Greco made a Donation In Memory of William and Dolores Knoblich.
A Donation was received from A nne Basso and her Family In Memory of their Husband
and Father, William B. Basso.
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Carrano made a Donation In Memory of Maria T. Cinque and
Sadie (Sally) Moreno.
A Donation was received at Outreach from Connie Lynch In Memory of Josephine Leone.
Mary & Jack Hulse made a Donation In Memory of Albert Levasseur and Robert Meyer.
Outreach received a Donation from Thomas & Carole O’Brien In Memory of Donald Shoob.
Joe Vieni, along with the Ricci and Clayton Families, made a Donation In Memory of
Elvera Vieni.
A Donation was received from Marilyn Barthel In Memory of Dorothy Piccolo.
Thomas & Celia Kopelakis made a Donation in Memory of Gilda (Jill) DeSale.
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What’s it all about?
IF you are an adult AND
… you were never Baptized
… you were Baptized in another faith and would like to become a baptized Catholic
… you never received Holy Communion (Eucharist)
… you never received your Confirmation
IF you are an adult AND one or more of the circumstances above apply to you …
IF you feel you would like to become a baptized Catholic or become more fully initiated into
your Catholic faith …
Our email address is RCIA @ollchurch.org or call the Parish Office at 661.3224, option 1, and
we would be happy to help you.
SPECIAL
Religious Education
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Keys…
Religious Education Kindergarten Program!
We started this program a few years ago … and have expanded it so that we
have a session each month:
November 13
December 11
January 15
February 25
March 11
April 15
May 13
June 3
We meet in the Church at 4:30pm on Friday …
and the program lasts about 40 minutes.
Come and see what wonderful opportunities there are for your
Kindergarten children to learn about their faith!
E mail to register:
sdiane@ollchurch.org
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Ministry of Praise
Members pray at home for the intentions of the Church and Parish; designed for the homebound,
senior citizens, etc. Monthly calendar is available in the Narthex. Prayer requests can be left in
the Ministry of Praise box along with the name and address of any homebound person who might
want a copy of the calendar mailed to them (please print).
Good Samaritan Prayer Group of L.I.
The Good Samaritan Prayer Group of Long Island holds their meetings every Friday (except the first Friday of the month) at OLL
School in Room 16 from 8:00pm until 10:00pm. All are welcome to
experience singing, praying and fellowship .
Prayer for Divine Mercy
An invitation to all men and women to be part of God’s plan. We invite you to meet in prayer for
the world and our nation to put their trust in God. Our hope is that the nations will have a new
spirit of morality. Please come with your love and hope for humanity as well as your prayer requests. We gather together every Thursday at 1:30pm before the Blessed Sacrament for about
one half hour. For more information, call Charles Argento at 586.8528.
Boy Scout Troop 179
For more than 41 years, Our Lady of Lourdes has been sponsoring Boy Scout
Troop 179 of West Islip. We meet every Thursday in the School Cafeteria
from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. If you are interested in joining Boy Scouts, check
out our website and stop by a meeting!
Website: http://witroop179.wix.com/bsatroop179#
Email: WIBSATroop179@outlook.com
Around the Parish
Support Groups (all meetings are in Lourdes Hall - lower level of Convent)
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Monday and Tuesday at 8pm and Satur day at 11am and 7pm.
ALANON: Wednesday at 10am. Beginner ’s meeting at 9:30am. Fr ee babysitting available.
AA Day-by-Day/Girls Night Out: Thur sday at 7:30pm.
In addition to our parish website, please visit us on Facebook at The Parish
Family of Our Lady of Lourdes. Click “Like” and you will receive the latest
news on upcoming parish events and information.
Good Samaritan Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital offers a free lecture series, “Good Sam University.” The next lectures
are:
Thursday, November 12
Women’s Wellness “Can’t Stomach the Pain?”
6:30 pm
Long Island Cancer Help and Wellness Center
32 Park Avenue, Bay Shore
Thursday, November 19
Food for Thought “Fad Diets & Food Trends”
Sponsored by Futterman & Lanza LLP
6:00 pm
West Islip Fire Department, 309 Union Blvd.
Magnificat
Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women, cordially invites you to attend a breakfast on
December 5th at The Hofstra Club at 9:45am. Our speaker is Josephine Cachia, who is
currently serving in the Diocese of Brooklyn as a Liaison and Director for the Charismatic
Renewal. Josephine was baptized in the Holy Spirit at a Life in the Spirit Seminar and will
be sharing her amazing story of healing from many fears and her evangelization to share the
Good News of God's Eternal Love and Mercy.
The cost is $35 per person. Reservations must be received by November 30th and mailed
to: Judy Murphy, 42 Pinehurst Street, Lido Beach, NY 11561. Please direct all inquiries
to either Judy Murphy at (917) 453-5750, or Angela Rizzo at (516) 763-1739. Thank you!
Westminster United Presbyterian Church
109 Udall Road
West Islip, NY 11795
Office: 631.661.6740
Fax: 631.661.8591
All are welcome to our A NNUA L CHRISTMA S DINNER & CHINESE A UCTION
Buffet Dinner & Dessert
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Dinner is from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Admission: Adults (13 and over) ~ $10
Children (ages 6 to 12) ~ $5
Children under 5 are free!
Please call the church office for more information: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
between the hour s of 9:30am and 1:30pm at 631.661.6740.
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Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille - A lifeline for married couples
November 13-15, 2015
1-800-470-2230 — website: www.retrouvaille.org
You Can Help Heal Your Marriage! Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make
it worse?
Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped
thousands of couples worldwide experiencing ALL TYPES of marital difficulties. For confidential
information about the Retrouvaille program, or to register for the upcoming weekend that begins
on Friday, November 13, please call 1-800-470-2230 and you will be connected directly and confidentially to a couple from Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille who can help. Please call or go on the
web to make a reservation! Weekends get filled up very quickly.
Youth Band Leader Wanted!
The Church of St. Joseph, Babylon is seeking a liturgical musician who can lead our youth on
instruments and in song at the Sunday 5 PM liturgy. Guitar and vocal skills are desired; music
degree preferred, but will consider one's experience and musical talent. Rehearsals are held in the
church on Sundays, just prior to Mass. The candidate should exude spirituality, enthusiasm, social graces and enjoy working with teens and young adults. Other optional worship opportunities
may arise during the year that will highlight the band in and out of state.
Send all contact information with your résumé and 2 letters of recommendation to the Pastor by
mail to: Msgr. Chris Heller at Church of St. Joseph, 39 N Carll Ave, Babylon, NY 11702, or via
e-mail to cheller@stjosephsbabylon.org.
Cub Scout Pack 279
For 43 years, Cub Scout Pack 279 of West Islip has been
serving boys, grades one through five, through scouting.
See what adventures await you! For more information,
contact Kelly Wood at 631-983-8026.
Religion and Rock
Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7am to 8am on
WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 on the East End of Long Island. Listen on Saturdays at 11pm
on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11pm on XM Satellite,
Channel 117. Next Sunday’s theme is “Family Life.”
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Growing with the Gospel
Sharing the Gospel
God wants us to be humble, and he
wants us to share our blessings. So many
people Jesus met were proud, and they
thought they deserved special treatment.
Other people were rich, but they took
what they wanted first and gave God
what was left. The poor widow in today's
Gospel got it right. She quietly gave to
God all she had.
Mission for the Week
If you have a piggy bank, take money out and give it to God
next Sunday. Shhhh! Remember to give it to God quietly.
Prayer
Dear God, help
me to quietly
give you the
best of all that
you have given
me.
Something to
Draw
Draw a picture
of the poor
widow who
trusted God
with her whole
heart.
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