OUR LADY OF MERCY ROMAN CATHOLIC 500 S. OYSTER BAY ROAD • HICKSVILLE • NEW YORK • WWW.OURLADYOFMERCY.ORG Twenty-sixh Sunday in Ordinary Time September 26, 2021

PASTORAL TEAM

Pastor Reverend John D. McCarthy

Associate Pastors Reverend Joseph J. Nixon Reverend Nasir Gulfam

Deacon Deacon Ralph Elliott Colon

Director of Liturgy & Music Mr. Paul Eschenauer

Director of Religious Education Deacon Ralph Elliott Colon CELEBRATIONS OF THE EUCHARIST Director of Parish Services Saturday 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM Mrs. Genevieve Feliciano Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 NOON & 5:30 PM nd Business Manager Urdu Mass 4:00 PM, 2 Sunday of Each Month Family Mass 10:30 AM Mr. Carmine Serravalli Weekday Masses: Monday-Friday 7:00 & 9:00 AM / after 9:00 AM Mass

Holydays 5:00 PM the evening before /

7:00 & 9:00 AM, 12 NOON & 7:30 PM OFFICE SUPPORT STAFF National Holidays 9:00 AM First Friday Eucharistic Adoration 9:30 AM-12 PM & 8:00 PM-10:00 PM Rectory Secretary Novena Mondays after the 9:00 AM Mass Mrs. Andrea T. Attivissimo-Karassik RECTORY HOURS Religious Education Secretary Monday-Friday 9:00 AM—5:00 PM Mrs. Cathy Basso Currently No Evening or Weekend Hours

Rectory Religious Education Parish Services EMERGENCY ONLY 931-4351 681-1228 931-1306 782-1557 Fax 433-8702 681-1527 OLM Weekly Page 1 September 26, 2021 We Come Together as a Community of Faith to Celebrate with Praise and Joy!

THE CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS Sacrament of Reconciliation Sacrament of Anointing the Sick Saturday: 3:15-4:15 PM in Lower Church Sacristy. The Sacrament for people experiencing an illness as well Anytime by appointment, please call the Rectory. as the elderly can be arranged by contacting one of the priests or at any time in an emergency. The Sacrament is On Becoming a Catholic or Completing Sacraments also celebrated communally during the year, and on the R.C.I.A. is a dynamic process of formation for those interested 2nd Saturday each month after the 8:00AM Mass. in becoming Catholic, as well as those who never received the Sacraments of Communion and/or Confirmation. Please Ministry to the Sick and Homebound leave your name and number at the Rectory Office. Parish priests and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy 516-931-4351 Ex. 210. Communion (EMHC) regularly visit those who are ill or Parish Membership homebound. Please call the Rectory Office to All new families and individuals are most welcome to our arrange for home visitation, 516-931-4351. parish. We request that you register in the Rectory Office when you move into our community so that we can be of service to you. Our parish family invites all of its members to participate fully in our spiritual and social life. The Parish Finance Committee priests and ministers are here to serve your needs, to share Carmine Serravalli (Chairperson) your joy, and to help lighten your burdens. John Beaudette (Trustee) Fred Anderson (Trustee) Sacrament of Baptism Lorraine Anderson Due to the pandemic, Baptisms will be celebrated on an Serena Perrotta individual basis. Please call the Rectory Office to schedule Timothy Snee your Baptism. Baptism Prep Class are held 2nd Thursday of Joseph Vacca the month in Lower meeting room from 7-9:15PM Maintenance Staff and the 3rd Monday of the month via Zoom from 7-9:15PM. Kevin McAvoy All are Welcome! 516-931-4351 Ex 210. Bill Millis Sacrament of Matrimony Sacristan The Sacrament is celebrated on Fridays: Time to be arranged. Jen Chapman Saturdays: l2:00 Noon and 2:00 PM. Sundays: to be arranged. Arrangements must be made by a personal appointment with one of the priests or deacon. Couples should make an appointment at least six months to a year in advance of the Wedding date. Nuptial Masses, as well as ceremonies, are available on Friday and Saturday. Ceremonies are encouraged on Sunday. Marriage Preparation Program at OLM All engaged couples who plan to get married in the are required to complete a Pre Cana Program. Our program is offered twice a year. The Fall The parish of Our Lady of Mercy welcomes you, program meets once a week for 4 weeks: and the Spring family, friends and guests as we celebrate the Liturgy each program runs for an entire weekend. FOCCUS, a week. Please invite a family member or friend to participate Communication study, is administered twice a year and is with us next week in prayer. required for all couples. E-mail submissions to [email protected] Pre Cana and FOCCUS Dates for 2021 10 days prior to the bulletin date, For information please contact Belenna Lauto at and it will be reviewed for inclusion as space allows. [email protected] Please note the deadline is earlier for all holidays. Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for Us OLM Weekly Page 2 September 26, 2021 MASSES FOR THE WEEK In Loving Memory: Rest In Peace - Wayne Marturano, Maria LiVecchi, the unborn, the victims of natural disasters and of the coronavirus throughout our country and the world. Sunday, September 26 Peace for our World. Nm 11:25-29 / Jas 5:1-6 / Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Prayer Intentions: 7:30 AM t Margaret Dunleavy Short Term Illness: Emily D'Orio, Nancy Russo, 9:00 AM t Agnes Grabowski Lori Randazzo, Irene DiGiovanni, Rob Palasciano, Jen Torres, Eddie Smith, Paul Cia. 10:30 AM t Michael Loesch Long Term Illness: Please pray for our war veterans, all our 12:00 PM t Vincent Cerini sick, their caretakers, especially, Antonino Scaduto, 5:30 PM t Pauline DiMari Clara Nicoletti, Helene Chrobet, Ann Negrio, Robert Eaton, Barbara Stalter, Bill Stalter, Florence Remy, Laura Wood, Monday, September 27 Diane Lombardi, Richard Loscalzo, Patrick Kramer, Zec 8:1-8 / Lk 9:46-50 Christopher Andersen, Joe Vacca, Marie Neimer, Sal Cippolla, 7:00 AM t Eileen Mullan Lawlor Maria McCrann, Susan Bennett, Rosemary Quercia, 9:00 AM t Patricia Werner Rosemary Caccavale, Tom Ligori, Mary Calvanese, Brian Cross, Stephen Lawlor, Craig Szeliga, Helen Zaleski, Tuesday, September 28 Paula Crovat, Humberto R. Azua, Hiram Colon, Robert Ehrlich, Zec 8:20-23 / Lk 9:51-56 Anneliese D. Brucato-Azua, William Fergusan, Catherine Sarlo, 7:00 AM Sr. Jeannine Toppin Joseph Lizardi, Kerry McCoy, Gerard McNamee, Antionette Fisher, Christina Amitrano, Richard Fogarty, 9:00 AM t Joseph C. Cotter William McDermott, Michael Forman, Rosemarie Casdia, Faith Bentavegna, Maria Murray, Marlinna Montero, Wednesday, September 29 Joyce Mancini, Dave Fairchild, John Spinelli, Alba Echavarria, Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 / Jn 1:47-51 Steven Stark, Steven Weber, Carol Gallegher, Steve Krasney, 7:00 AM t Joseph McDowell Herb Goerke, Alice Holt, Tracy Colemon, Sr. Jeannine Toppin, 9:00 AM Susan M. Sperlazzo - Living Alice Johnson, Theresa Humphreys, Lettie Graham, Frank and Anna Dell'Aquila and all homebound and in Thursday, September 30 rehabilitation /nursing homes. Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 / Lk 10:1-12 7:00 AM t Margaret Ann Francis Names of the sick will remain on the Short Term Prayer List for 9:00 AM t Virginia Ferraro 3 weeks. Kindly notify the Parish Office if prayers are still requested after 3 weeks. Friday, October 1 Bar 1:15-22 / Lk 10:13-16 WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2 7:00 AM t Blanquita Gabriel Florentino 9:00 AM t Ruth Loesch U.C. SANCTUARY LAMP In Memory of: BRIAN, ANTHONY, LORI Saturday, October 2 Donated by: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29 / Mt 18:1-5, 10 Helen and Gerry McNamee 8:00 AM t Michael Faderl t Roger More Winifred McLoughlin - Healing

THANK YOU! PRAYER INTENTIONS BOOK For helping the Retired Priests who WILL TEMPORARILY BE have unselfessly served us for so many PLACED IN THE SACRISTY years and reside at OF THE ENTRANCE TO OUR St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility. CHURCH. Thank you!

Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for Us OLM Weekly Page 3 September 26, 2021 PARISH SERVICES Parish Outreach Service • Serving with Mercy Help for those in need from our food pantry and outreach office is Our Lady of Mercy Conference of the available free of charge to people of all faiths living within the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s geographic boundaries of our parish and to registered parishioners sole purpose is to help the poor of our community. living within and outside our boundaries. All services are confidential. Our services are funded by donations made to Parish Services. September 26 - Twenty-Sixth Sunday ernr chul sined in la a new moratorium in Ordinary Time: on COVID-related residential and commercial In today’s gospel Jesus tells his disciples: evictions for New York State, which is in effect until “Anyone who gives you a drink of water January 15, 2022 nder he ne la, all precins because you belong to Christ will not, I he enan Sae arr c r residenial enans assure you, go without his reward.” On h are suerin inancial hardship as a resul he September 27, the Church will celebrate the feast of pandeic ill reain in place, aln ih ne St. Vincent de Paul. The members of the Society of St. precins n cercial eicins r deails Vincent de Paul are on the front line in laboring for the

https://hcr.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-new-moratorium poor, they are among the first to know their real needs. -covid-related-residential-and-commercial-evictions-law Town of Oyster Bay Emergency Rental Assistance This month, through your gifts, the Program secnd inake perid is ein sn, check Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist heir esie hpsyserayncrenalassisance many families with children, Vehicle repairs, food r call r re inrain and utility bills.

The state has enacted a new program called the Excluded Workers Fund that provides a one- time payment to workers with low income who lost income due to COVID-19 and who are not otherwise eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) or Pandemic Unemployment Insurance (PUA) due to immigration status or other factors ppred applicans receie ne enei auns, , ier r , ier ased n he leel rk eliiiliy dcuenain hey pride in addiin eriyin heir ideniy and Every dollar received goes toward help for those in need, residence r inrain there are no administrative expenses, all members of the

https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/08/ewf1-excluded conference are volunteers. Currently, poor box -workers-fund-factsheet-v3for8.1.pdf contributions are used to support our efforts. Please consider a gift to our conference so that we may continue

to provide support to those in need. PARISH SERVICES (516) 931-1306 Genny Feliciano Pantry Hours: Make checks payable to the Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:30 – 3:30pm Society of St. Vincent de Paul and mail them to the Wednesdays & Fridays 9:30 – 11:30am Rectory or deposit them in separate envelopes in the By Appointment collection baskets at Mass. If you, or someone you know, needs assistance Food Pantry Needs: Pancake Syrup, Children’s please contact us at healhy Snacks, Salines, hpase (516) 931-4351, X 326. Shap Thank You! All contact with St. Vincent de Paul is held in strict confidence. Thank you. "Whatever you do to the least of my brothers or sisters you do to me". Matthew 25:40 Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for Us OLM Weekly Page 4 September 26, 2021

Dear OLM Parishioners, BIBLE STUDY 2021-22 Many times words just cannot express what one wants to convey. I am so totally overwhelmed by all BIBLE STUDY NIGHTS your masses, get-well wishes, kind messages and especially your prayers for my recovery. Go Deeper Into the Scriptures Certainly, I have experienced the power of prayer Drop in on any one or all and the graces it brings. For all these I am most grateful! of the following Monday evenings: God bless you all! 10/4; 11/1; 1/10; 2/7; 5/2; 6/6 Sister Jeannine Sessions utilize Formed Bible Study Segments ADULT FORMATION Followed by discussion with OLM’s Clergy 7:30-9pm* Convent Basement ADULT ED CLASSES STARTING UP! Contact the Coordinator for schedule and to be alerted to weather Take advantage of complete program or drop by as time allows cancellations. Peggy Clores [email protected] 516-317-1740

No registration fees. Materials optional.

GENERAL INFORMATION NIGHT SUNDAY SEPT 26th * 7:30PM*LOWER CHURCH FORMED IS COMING BACK! A compelling and dynamic Adult Ed Program for all those seeking a better understanding of the Catholic Faith and a deepening of their spiritual life. *Learn how to turn suffering into triumph! Everyone in our parish now has free, unlimited access to FORMED! *Discover the real secret to success and happiness! FORMED GIVES YOU: *Forgive the unforgiveable! • An unprecedented partnership of over 15 apostolates, including the Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press *Become the best version of yourself! • An immense selection of captivating movies for the *Get great answers to your challenging questions about the Faith! whole family • A vast library of hundreds of eBooks and Lighthouse Who can attend? Talks to enliven your faith • Dozens of video-based study programs for small groups -Any and all Adults(especially those whose formal education in th How do New Parishioners Register their Catholic Faith ended in 8 grade) for an account 1. Go to Formed.org/signup -Those considering becoming Catholic 2. Select your parish 3. Register with your name and email address -Adults who have never received the Sacraments of Holy 4. Check the email account for a link to begin using Formed Eucharist and/or Confirmation Passwords are no longer used. Parishioner emails will still work. Parishioners do not need to re-register to sign in. Contact us with questions or for additional Adult Ed options! Contact Peggy: [email protected] or Peggy Clores [email protected] 516-317-1740 Chuck Ruppert 864-680-5597 Andrea: [email protected] for questions Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for Us OLM Weekly Page 5 September 26, 2021 RESPECT ALL LIFE Don’t Forget Your Baby Bottle!

n the weekend of October 2nd & 3rd, Our Lady of Mercy Parish will be hosting a Baby Bottle Fundraiser to benefit The Life Center of Long Island.

O The Life Center is a pregnancy help center that consults with women and USCCB.COM/PRAYFORLIFE men who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Did you know that they provide?

DEVOTION TO THE HOLY FACE o free pregnancy test kits This Devotion offers reparation to Meets every 2nd free sonogram God (Father, Son, & Holy Spirit) for o all the insults and blasphemies and 4th Tuesdays of o maternity housing with eligibility received in His Passion and that He requirements referrals continues to receive in the Blessed the month in the o medical care referrals Sacrament. Lower Church from Material aid including car seats, cribs, cloths, diapers ALL FAMILIES ARE WELCOME! o Remember, Families that pray 5:30-6:30PM …..and many other needed baby items together stay together! Male advocates available to speak with fathers th o Please join us on Tues. Apr. 13 from 5:30-6:30 for a Holy Hour of Adoration in reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus in the Lower Chapel. Stand Up For Life is on Sunday, We are asking that you pick up a baby bottle and fill it with your donation. October 3, 2021, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM (rain or shine). (Make checks out to the Life Center of L.I.) Please join us in Huntington at Routes 110 & 25 (near the Whitman Mall) or in Manorville LIE exit 70S on County Road 111. PLEASE RETURN THE BOTTLES ON November 6th & 7th This rally is part of a nationwide family friendly event, held at more than Most importantly, we are asking you to recite the prayer on the bottle. 1,500 sites across the USA & Canada. The prayer attached to the bottle will enable the counselors at The Life This is not a march; we stand about 10 feet from each other using Center to say just the right words a mother or father may need to hear. Only Pre-Approved Signs - On the public sidewalk. 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. These allowable signs are available at the site; Let us pray with our whole heart for the lives of our preborn children. you don't have to bring anything. Just come as you are, bring a friend or the whole family. You can come for part of the time or the full 90 minutes. PRAY FOR OUR RETIRED PRIESTS WHO Please know by your presence that you help save a life. TIRELESSLY SERVED THE PEOPLE OF GOD IN VARIOUS MINISTRIES, THAT THEY NOT BE PRAYER FOR THOSE FORGOTTEN BY US AND ALL WHOM THEY SERVED SERVING OUR IN THE NAME OF CHRIST, WE PRAY TO THE LORD COUNTRY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD As we live daily enjoying the freedom of this country, many loved ones are giving themselves with unselfish love in places of perilous action. Lord, hold in your loving hands our troops and all those who try to respond to the needs of the less fortunate throughout the world. Bless them and their families for the unselfish acts they perform as they attempt to alleviate many global concerns. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. AMEN. (Follow with Our Father, and Glory Be)

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DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE OFFICE OF WORSHIP & CATHOLIC HEALTH

TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS IN THE MINISTRY TO THE SICK

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Course topics will include: Part B • Understanding the meaning of Location, Dates, & Time: being called NASSAU: St. Paul the Apostle; 2534 Cedar Swamp • Discerning the call Rd., Brookville, NY 11545 Saturdays, October 16 AND October 23, 2021 • Understanding the theology of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm ministry to the sick and the ministry of accompaniment And St. Francis Hospital, 100 Port Washington Blvd., Port • Developing the skills to serve Washington, NY 11576 • Understanding the sacramental Saturday, October 30, 2021, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. nature of visiting the sick • Understanding the unique roles of SUFFOLK: St. Rosalie Parish Center; 31 Montauk parish and hospital ministry Highway, Hampton Bays, NY 11946 • Integrating the theory and Saturdays, November 6 AND November 13 practice of the ministry to the sick 9:00 am to 4:00 pm And Presenters: Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Hwy.,West Dr. James Spencer (Nassau & Suffolk) Islip, NY 11795 Senior Vice President for Mission Saturday, November 20, 2021; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Ministry CHSLI Attendance required at all 3 sessions Sr. Pauline Gilmore, FMM (Nassau) Deacon Richard Becker (Suffolk) Cost: $40 per person (Includes lunch) All appropriate candidates are encouraged to apply for this ministry. Advanced registration plus $40 payment is required. All registrants MUST have previous EMHC “A” Training.

For more information, contact Suzanne Lynn 516-744-6850 | [email protected]

Please forward the completed registration form along with a check payable to: Office of Worship. Mail to Suzanne Lynn, Diocese of Rockville Centre, 42 Dover St., Williston Park, NY 11596

Name ______Phone ______Address ______City/Zip ______Parish / Parish Town ______Email ______Registration Fee: ______I will attend NASSAU______SUFFOLK______Flyer - Ministry to the Sick Training - Jan 2020.docx W:\Ministry to the Sick\2020\Flyers\January 2020 CS

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SACRAMENTS   Liturgical Minister  Training for Lectors

BAPTISM Because readers provide a bridge between the Word of God and the assembly, Welcome God's Children to Our Family! helping Christ speak to his people, they need to understand, believe, and love the Word of God they proclaim. By Baptism we become members of the Church,

the Body of Christ.

September 12, 2021 The Office of Worship will be offering LECTOR TRAINING for those who wish to proclaim the Franceszka Christina Papile Word of God at their parishes. All men, women and young adults who wish to become a lector Child of Mr. & Mrs. A. Papile at their parish should attend a diocesan training session. 

September 19, 2021 Even ‘seasoned’ lectors are invited to participate and refresh their skills and meet others who Autumn Rae Ortiz Trainingparticipate for in this Lectors valuablePLEASE ministry. USE THE TEAR-OFF BELOW TO REGISTER. Child of Mr. & Mrs. R. Ortiz  In Nassau: In Suffolk: : September 25, 2021 St. Paul the Apostle, Brookville St. Rosalie, Hampton Bays Saturday, September 25: 9 AM—12 noon  Saturday, October 30: 9—12 Noon  Arianna Carmela Caputo EVENING SESSION for LECTOR TRAINING:   Child of Mr. & Mrs. M. Caputo    St. Christopher, Baldwin St. Elizabeth of Hungary / Melville September 26, 2021 Wednesday, September 29 : 7—10 pm Thursday, September 30: 7—10 pm  WORKSHOP FEE: Daniel Trojanowski  Child of Mr. & Mrs. S. Trojanowski  PleaseLectors: call $20 Suzanne per person, Lynn pleaseat 516 make-744- 6850checks or payable email [email protected] “Office of Worship with” any have questions

REGISTRATION FORM FOR LECTOR TRAINING

BANNS OF MARRIAGE Mail this registration form to the Suzanne Lynn, 42 Dover Street, Williston Park, NY 11596,   eǦmail to [email protected], or fax to 516Ǧ746Ǧ6900. nd 2 TIME    I wish to register for Lector Training Frank G. Molfetta - Holy Family, Flushing   St. Paul the Apostle, Brookville (Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021)   St. Rosalie, Hampton Bays (Saturday, October 30, 2021) Jaclyn Kramer - Our Lady of Mercy  St. Christopher, Baldwin (Wednesday, September 29, 2021) St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Melville (Thursday, September 30, 2021) Jared T. Kuczek- United Methodist, Woodbury     Name …………………………………………………………… Phone ………………………………….. Annmarie Lankewish - Our Lady of Mercy  Parish …………………………………………………………… Town ……………………………………  Email Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….  Payment Enclosed: ______My Pastor has allowed me to Bill the Parish: ______

PRAYER GROUP NEWS 3rd TIME Ryan Stoll - St. Dominic, Oyster Bay “Come let us worship and bow down. Kristen Sylvan - Our Lady of Mercy Let us kneel before the Lord our maker.” Ps.95:6 Moses Akash - Our Lady of Mercy Dhanak - St. Joseph's, Larkana, Pakistan Are we listening to God ? Come and join Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group •You are called • You are Chosen • for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in atone- ment for the sin of abortion. During that time we •You are Christ for One Another will be praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. October 5, 2021 If you hear His voice, what will you do? 7:30 PM Will you respond with Our Lady’s Chapel compassion, love, mercy and forgiveness? PLEASE JOIN US. ALL ARE WELCOME! Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for Us OLM Weekly Page 8 September 26, 2021 HOLY FAMILY THRIFT SHOP SACRED ART HAS RE-OPENED Last week, 9/14 & 9/15 we celebrated the Wednesdays & Saturdays from 11am to 2:30pm Exaltation of the Cross and . Holy Family Parish O’Dea Center 17 Fordham Avenue, Hicksville …he humbled himself, 516-938-3846 becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross. (Phil 2:8) Many new and gently used clothing, household Papal Pectus Cross-Papal Pectoral Cross, Made by Cassio Studios, items, decorations and other items are available Executed early 20th century, Diamonds, emeralds, gold for purchase. © Rau Antiques, New Orleans Unfortunately, we cannot accept any donations at The One mounted on the Cross is not a figure to be this time. ignored, and no mere man. He is the Son of God, fully Divine and fully human; He is the Christ, the anointed one. Let’s not just pass him by. Can we spend a few moments of our day, EM TRAINING FALL 2021 maybe longer -- to gaze intently in love at this instrument of our salvation with the respect, honor, gratitude, praise and worship He deserves? For Christians, the cross is the universal symbol of our EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER of HOLY COMMUNION faith. It represents Christ’s victory over death. The cross was an instrument of torture and reminds us of the transforma- tive redemption of our salvation. This particular cross was Training Opportunities—Fall 2021 worn by Paul VI which he later auctioned, along with a papal ring and the proceeds going to human relief funds. This training is required for all those who are beginning as Ministers. This “BASIC” training is required for all How can we understand suffering? How did Mary Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Those who wish to minister in hospitals, nursing homes and to endure her suffering? Taking a look at the painting, Pietà, by Oleg Supereco, we see Mary and Jesus after the Crucifixtion. the homebound are required to attend “SPECIALIZED” training in addition to BASIC training. One must The two faces, who's eyes are closed, are connected by a soft attend BASIC training prior to SPECIALIZED training. Plans for SPEICALIZED training will be light. We are compelled to grieve with Mary in her personal sufferings with Jesus as he suffered along the way to Calvary communicated in a separate memo. and at the foot of the cross. Notice how the artist portrays Mary grieving the death of her Son with humility, grace, and dignity. She truly understood the Will of the Father for her. Dates and Locations for Ministry Training Jesus also knew the Father's Will for Him. The sufferings of Mary and Jesus Nassau County: St. Paul the Apostle / Brookville: Saturday, September 25,2021 9:00 am—12 noon tells us that we (Meeting Room) can not escape suffering in this St. Christopher / Baldwin: Wednesday, September 29,2021 7:00 pm—10:00 pm world but to (Lower Hall) confront it, to accept it and Suffolk County: St. Elizabeth of Hungary / Melville: Thursday, Sept. 30,2021 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm to do so with (Msgr. Kane Hall) humility, grace and dignity as Mary St. Rosalie / Hampton Bays: Saturday, October 30,2021 9:00 am—12 noon and Jesus did. Pietà, Painted by Oleg Supereco (born 1974), (Community Center) 2008, Oil on canvas © Oleg Supereco artist Heavenly Father, as your Son was raised up on the cross, Doors will open one half hour prior to start time so that attendees can check-in and pick up materials. His Mother Mary stood by Him, sharing His sufferings. May we be united with Christ in His suffering and death so we Those 18 years and above, interested in serving the parish as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion may come to share in His rising to new life. Looking to the example of Mary, may we too unite our sufferings to our Lord, should request to be registered for this training. Please call the parish rectory for more information. facing them with humility, courage, love, and trust. Amen

Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for Us

CONGRATULATIONS

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Boys and Girls Track 2021-2022 INSPIRE Grades 2nd through 8th No experience required Holy Hour & • Track and field basics and teamwork skills • Relays, individual races (short sprints and middle Youth Night distances) • Opportunities for cross country races Doors open @ 7pm • Long jump and shot put for older grades • Weekly practices • Meets held at facilities throughout Nassau & For teens in grades 8-12 Suffolk • Coaches needed for kindergarten and 1st grade Register at www.olmcyo.com EAST CENTRAL WEST (Registration includes fall, winter, and spring seasons) For additional information about the program St. John the St. Joseph St. Barnabas contact [email protected] Evangelist Babylon the Apostle Riverhead (Nolan Hall) Bellmore USHERS NEEDED October 15 October 22 October 8 SATURDAY - 4:30 PM MASS January 14 January 21 January 7 SUNDAY - 12 NOON & 5:30 PM MASS. Call The Rectory For Details: 931-4351 April 8 April 8 April 8

Registration & More Info: WEEKLY OFFERINGS bit.ly/DRVCINSPIRE Collections at Masses was $13,651.00, DRVCYOUTH.ORG Collections that have come in through the Rectory Office by mail was $2,510.00 and our Online Giving Collection total was $1,526.00. CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Our Total Collection is Allocated to the following: CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS OF LI Regular Offertory: $13,651.00 DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE St.Pius X Retired Priests: $3,263.00 OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION Total Collection: $16,914.00 SEPTEMBER 2021 Monday, Sept. 20: 5-7pm - High School Fair-St. Joseph's College Thank you for your continued support to OLM parish! Tuesday, Sept. 21: 5-7pm - High School Fair - Molloy College Saturday, Sept. 25: 10am-1pm - St. Anthony's High School Sunday, Sept. 26: 2-4:30pm - St. Mary's College Prep High School

WANTED: FULL TIME PRESCHOOL AIDE OCTOBER 2021 Saturday, Oct. 2: 9am - 4pm - Chaminade High School If you have energy, are faith-filled and love little ones, Saturday, Oct. 2: 10am - 1pm - Kellenberg Memorial High School please contact St. William the Abbot School, Seaford, Saturday, Oct. 2: 11am - 2pm - Sacred Heart Academy at 516 785-6784 and ask for the Sunday, Oct. 3: 10am - 1pm - Our Lady of Mercy Academy Sunday, Oct. 3: 1 - 3pm - St. Dominic High School Principal, Mrs. Elizabeth Bricker. Saturday, Oct. 16: 11am - 1:30pm - Holy Trinity Diocesan HS You can also contact her via email, Sunday, Oct 17: 10am - 1pm - St. John the Baptist Diocesan HS [email protected] For more information, please visit: http://chsee.org Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for Us OLM Weekly Page 10 September 26, 2021 OLM Weekly ORGANIZATIONS

MUSIC MINISTRIES OLM Prayer Group: Meets every Tuesday night at 7:30 PM in Lower Church. Contact Maureen Decker at 516-933-8143. OLM Adult Chamber Choir: Meets Tuesday afternoons from Eucharistic Adoration is conducted the first Tuesday of each 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Upper Church. month at 7:30 PM. OLM Children’s Choir: Meets Wednesday afternoons from 2:45 to 3:30 PM in the School Music Room. CYO Youth Council for Parish Sports: Contact Chris Fox at OLM Folk Group: Meets Sunday mornings after the 9:00AM Mass [email protected]. in the Lower Church. OLM Rock Group: Meets Monday evenings from 8:00 to l0:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul Society: Contact the Rectory for more in the Upper Church. information 516-931-4351 X 326. See Page 5 of this bulletin.

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS The Men of St. Joseph: Meets every Wednesday at 7:00 PM in Angels of Mercy: Meets every third Thursday of the month at Lower Church Meeting Room. 7:00 PM in Our Lady’s Chapel with refreshments served. Corporate Mass on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM. Adult Education Classes: Classes are held Sundays from For more information please e-mail Eileen Millis, President, at 10:00-11:45 AM in the Convent Basement. [email protected] Contact Peggy Clores at [email protected].

OLM Ministry of Consolation: Men and women who offer SUPPORT GROUPS support for funeral Masses. We are looking for individuals to help Alcoholics Anonymous Groups us. For more information please call the Rectory. Families Anonymous: Hope for troubled families. FA is a self-help Hicksville/OLM Senior Club: Meets on Mondays from support group for families and friends of people with a current, 10:30 AM-2:00 PM at the Bethpage Senior Center. Contact Vickie suspected, or former drug problem. Guided by the principles of the for more information at 516-483-5845. FA program, family members learn how to find relief from their seemingly insurmountable burdens. They become able to enjoy Holy Name Society: Corporate Mass and Communion on the 2nd some peace of mind and a degree of serenity, despite unresolved Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM Mass. Membership meetings on problems. They discover, too, that as they themselves change, so do the following Monday at 7:30 PM in the Lower Church Meeting the dynamics of their family. Room. For more information call Michael Trimarco, President, at Meets every Wednesday: 7:30-8:30 PM in Convent Basement. 516-757-1655. First Things First: Tom Liguori 516-770-7562. Open Meeting every Friday: 8:00-9:00 PM in the Convent Basement. Closed Knights of Columbus: Our Lady of Mercy Meeting every Sunday: 7:00-8:00 PM in the Convent Basement. Joseph F. Lamb Council # 5723, meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7:30 PM in the School Cafeteria. Our Own Group: Tom Liguori 516-770-7562. Closed Meeting For more information contact Jim Raber, Grand Knight, at every Monday: 4:30 to 5:30 PM in the Convent Basement. [email protected] Step Meeting every Thursday: 4:30 to 5:30PM in the Convent Basement. Contact: Tom Tucker at 516-851-2884. : Meets on Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM in the Lower Church. First Saturday Fatima Devotions: 7:40 AM. Al-Anon: Adult Children meet on Friday evenings: 7:30 to 9:00 PM in the School Cafeteria. Nocturnal Adoration: First Friday of the Month: 8:00 to 9:00 PM (Exposition & Group Prayer and /or 9:00 PM to 10 PM National Alliance on Mental Illness: NAMI Support Group for (Silent Prayer and Benediction) inOur Lady’s Chapel, in the Families who have loved ones suffering from Mental Health Issues. nd Lower Church. Meets 2 Monday of the month in the Convent Basement: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Contact: Carol Ann Viccora at 516-221-6168. OLM Ushers: If interested in becoming an Usher, please contact Jim Decker at 516-933-8143, or email at [email protected] WEBSITES / SOCIAL MEDIA

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