Our Lady of Lourdes Parish 455 Hunter Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795
Msgr. Brian McNamara, Pastor Rev. Lawrence Maduewesi, in Residence Chaplain, Southside Hospital
Deacon John De Guardi, Deacon Tom Lucie, Deacon Rich Maher, 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 Acts 2:1 Worship and Choir Director Vita Scorcia, Ministry Spiritual Director Liturgical Schedule
Parish Office Daily Mass Phone: 631.661.3224, press 1 8:30am Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-7:30pm Weekend Masses Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday: 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm Sunday: 9:00am-2:00pm and 6:00pm
E-mail: [email protected] Reconciliation/Confession Fax: 631.661.7143 Saturday: 4:00pm-4:45pm or by appointment Website: www.ollchurch.org Rosary
Our Lady of Lourdes School Daily at 8:00am Phone: 631.587.7200, press 2 Miraculous Medal Novena Monday-Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm Monday at 8:00am E-mail: [email protected] Sacraments Religious Education Office Anointing of the Sick Phone: 631.661.5440, press 3 Throughout the liturgical year. If needed sooner, please call Monday-Friday: 9:00am-Noon, the Parish Office. 1:00pm-5:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm Baptism E-mail: [email protected] Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment. Marriage Parish Outreach Office Arranged at least six months in advance, please call the Parish Phone: 631.661.9262, press 4 Office. Monday-Friday: 9:30am-3:30pm Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
SAGE (Senior Advocates for Growth and Enrichment) A process to be embraced by the Catholic Church. For non- Phone: 631.661.3224, Ext. 122 Catholics and for Catholics who have never received formal E-mail: [email protected] religious education. If interested, please call the Parish Office.
Third Sunday in Lent • March 19, 2017
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! - Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Pastoral Council Mission Statement Msgr. Brian McNamara As stewards of all that God has given us, the Parish Family of Eileen Rega Our Lady of Lourdes serves and ministers to all who come to Mary Borgs this place.
Lisa Cantalino Regardless of a person’s history, ethnicity, gender, orientation, Sonia DaSilva age or race, we commit ourselves to open wide the doors of our Nilo DeLeon Parish to provide a place of welcome and hospitality. Jerry Esposito Trish Frodell Readings for the Week of March 19 Pam Gagliano Deborah Lamb Sunday: Ex17:3-7/ Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/ Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, Rosalie Mangels 39a, 40-42 Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/ Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22/ Mt 1:16, Deacon Jack Meehan 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a John Muldoon Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/ Mt 18:21-35 Dottie Perdue Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/ Mt 5:17-19 Vita Scorcia Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/ Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10/ Mk 12:28-34 Parish Staff Saturday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10/ Heb 10:4-10/ Lk 1:26-38 Patti Anderson Next Sunday: 1 Sm16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/ Eph 5:8-14/ Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, Parish Office/Bulletin Editor 13-17, 34-38 AnnMarie Buonaspina Director of Youth Choirs Michael Buonaspina Financial Summary Parish Organist Mary Anne Lettieri Parish Office Mary Malinowski Parish Office March 12 2017 Rita Spera Weekly Collection $ 17,439.00 Religious Education Office Weekly Budget - $ 17,800.00 Lori Walsh +/- for the week $ (361.00) Website Jeanette Yantz School Office Pat Young The estimated weekly collection needed to maintain and operate Parish Office our parish buildings, ministries, programs and salaries is $17,800.
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Dear Parishioners: Pastor’s Letter
Well, while springtime officially begins this week, as I write this letter, there is plenty of snow on the ground; I guess March is the “new February”! To re-phrase an old rhyme: Snow, snow go away. Come again next year!
Last Saturday evening, one of our parishioners, Jimmy Reilly, was named the Hibernian of the Year for the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 2, in Babylon. Jimmy and his wife Tessie, have been long time parishioners. This is a very well-deserved honor!
Last Saturday, our Parish hosted a St. Patrick-St. Joseph Day dinner dance; both ethnicities were represented as the party-goers could have great corned beef and/or pasta and chicken parmigiana. There was a live band and everyone had a good time. Such an endeavor takes a lot of time and effort. The dinner-dance was sponsored by the Rosary Christian Mothers and the Holy Name Society. While there was a great number of volunteers, I especially want to thank Claire McLoughlin, Maureen Hawkins, Angie Raia, Patty Zitani, Rita Vandenburg and Rob Natale, Bill Young and Gerry Fogarty.
As you know, we just completed our Parish Mission under the guidance of Jim Ryan. I hope you were able to attend the Mission. If not, we still have three more weeks of Lent, so keep your eyes on the prize: a close relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.
As you know, we have new bishop in the Diocese, Bishop John Barres. Bishop Barres has asked every Catholic to invite one other person to come home to the Catholic Church at Easter. We all know someone who no longer practices their faith; many times, these people live in our own home. Dare to invite them to come to church with you and allow God’s grace to touch their hearts.
As you know, many of us like watching television. I want to remind everyone of the two “Catholic” T.V. channels: TELECARE & EWTN. On Cablevision, they are on Channel 29 & 137 (TELECARE) and Channel 135 (EWTN). On FIOS TV, TELECARE is on Channel 296. You can also go to their websites: www.telecaretv.org or www.ewtn.com. Besides the Mass, there are a number of other very fine shows. Give it a try! Check out their schedules. I want to highlight the ability to “go to Mass” by watching it on T.V., especially if you are ill or home- bound.
Remember: Together, we can do something beautiful for God.
In Christ,
Fr. Brian
PS: Don’t forget to come to a special Mass celebrated by Bishop John Barres this Monday, March 20 at 5:00pm in the Church. Pray with our new Bishop and greet him after Mass.
Second Collection: Catholic Relief Services Collection – March 26, 2017
Next week, our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection (CRSC). Funds from this collection help provide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and Christ’s love and re- spect to all people here at home and abroad. Next week, please give generously to the CRSC and help Jesus in disguise. Learn more about the collection at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.
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Altar Society Altar linens this week will be cared for by Dottie Collins. If you would like to help care for our altar needs, please call the Parish Office at 631.661.3224.
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 DiMatteo-US Marines Michael Fantauzzi-US Air Force Christopher Florca-US Marines Colby Matthew Kelly-US Army
Anthony Mannino-US Marines James Rooney III-US Marines Michael Wilkinson-US Army
… 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.
Pray for Our Sick Please remember to keep in your thoughts and prayers … Sal Albanese, Mary Anne Anitra, Joseph Bacchi, Jeanne Bird, Joanne Brenner, Michael Brenner, Lisa Charron-Culloty, Dianne Cullen, Patricia D’Angelo, Harold Deegan, Margaret DeLuca, Sal DePetro, Francine Dimino, James Dobson, Nicole Funk, Charlene Grahn, Ron Graziano, Erik Hasenstab, Josephine Heffron, Patrick Anthony Heffron, Thomas Hicks, Jr., Donald Horne, Sr., Msgr. William Jablonski, Henry Kahn, Shena Kahn, Anne Kerrigan, Maryjane Keveny, George Koehler, Anita Kuntz, Sean Lillis, Dorothy Mai, Ellen McGee, Vinny Meade, James O’Rourke, Peter Porzio, Dorothy Proctor, Nannette Proscia, June Quirino, Henry Ravero, Jimmy Reilly, Christine Rizzo, Patricia Roccaro, Joseph J. Schiavoni, Anne Marie Schiraldi, Barbara Sparrow, Laura Terryn, Linda Uher, Rosaline Vazquez, Bunny Vilim, Kevin Zwiebel
Names of the sick will be listed for six weeks for short-term requests and six months for long-term.
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Mass Intentions Sacraments Celebrating
Monday, March 20 St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30am Andrew J. Velten
12:10pm Ida Denis
Tuesday, March 21 8:30am Patrick, Brian, Patricia & Joseph Boylan
12:10pm Mayte Hardie & Family
Wednesday, March 22 Rest In Peace 8:30am Brian Cannetti & Family
12:10pm Robert Farrell & Family Joseph George Sefcik
Thursday, March 23 St. Turibius of Mogrovejo
8:30am Nicholas Russo
We extend our prayerful 12:10pm Angelica Francavella sympathy to the families and loved ones of those Friday, March 24 recently deceased. Blessed Oscar Romero 8:30am Jim Dunphy
12:10pm Theresa Shortt
Saturday, March 25 The Annunciation of the Lord 8:30am Cheryl Nappo, Ramona Rivera, James Mascarella
5:00pm Thomas Dowling & Pat McCarthy
Sunday, March 26 Fourth Sunday of Lent 8:00am Pietro Di Stefano
9:30am Cheryl Nappo
11:00am Betty D’Alea
12:30pm Francesco Paolo Saccoccio
6:00pm People of the Parish, Andre Alcobia, Ruth Perry, Joseph McDonald, Louise Leppert, Cecilio Rivera
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Now and at the Hour of Our Death Catholic Guidance for End-of-Life Decision Making Illness and aging, coupled with rapid advances in medical technology, can lead to heightened anxiety when health care decisions must be made. Go to www.CatholicEndofLife.org for assistance in navigating the end-of-life challenges that you and/or your loved ones face. Learn about the key principles of Catholic teaching in this area, and how to apply them in the complex world of medical advance directives.
CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Youth Group will meet this SUNDAY, MARCH 19 at 4:30pm in the Parish Center. ALL High School students are invited. Stop by for some fun and friendship!
Men’s Prayer Group-evening An evening Men’s Prayer Group! It will be held once a month, on the third Tuesday of each month from 7:30pm until 8:30pm. The next meeting will be on Tuesday night, March 21 in the Spiritual Life Center. Come with your ideas. We’ll read and discuss the Liturgy for the following Sunday Mass. For more information, call Clifford Proctor at 631.669.3198.
Always Our Children We are gay and lesbian Catholics, their family members and friends who meet once a month to pray, support each other and discuss how God is present in our lives. We look forward to meeting this month on Thursday, March 23 at 7:30pm in the Spiritual Life Center. Each month, a relevant different topic is discussed and reflected upon. Come join us; all are welcome.
Donations to Outreach If you would like to make a donation to Parish Outreach in memory of a loved one, please call Trish Frodell, Director of Parish Social Ministry at 631.661.3224, option 4.
Canned chili Canned fruit Canned vegetables Pork & beans Soups Tuna
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Eagle Scout Project My name is Vincent Lospinuso. I am currently working on my Eagle Scout Project, and asking for your help. Please donate new or lightly used children’s toys and children’s books, as well as diapers (sizes 4-5-6) for the Wyandanch Outreach Center. We have already painted side panels in the pantry and we will be donating a bookcase on a later date. Where: Our Lady of Lourdes Church - All Purpose Room When: March 25th from 4:30-6:30pm and March 26 from 7:30am -2:00pm Thank you for your help and I look forward to seeing you! - Vincent
SPECIAL 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:
April 7, May 12 and June 2
We meet in the Church at 4:30pm on Friday ... and the program lasts about 40 minutes. Come and see what wonderful opportunities we have for your kindergarten children to learn about their faith!
E-mail to register: [email protected]
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults 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 [email protected] or call the Parish Office at 631.661.3224, option 1, and we would be happy to help you.
Church Census Information The process of updating our Parish Data System information is an ongoing process. We ask that you please submit any recent changes -- address, family members, phone numbers, etc. With your help, our parish data information will be more accurate, and receipt of Parish Offering Envelopes and other church information can be distributed more efficiently. Please mail the information to the Parish Of- fice or email to [email protected]. 7
In addition to our parish website (ollchurch.org), 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.
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 re- quests. 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 over 40 years, Our Lady of Lourdes has been sponsoring Boy Scout Troop 179 of West Islip. We meet every Thursday during the school year in the School Cafeteria from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. If you are interested in join- ing Boy Scouts, check out our website and stop by a meeting! Website: http://witroop179.wix.com/bsatroop179# Email: [email protected]
Support Groups (all meetings are in Lourdes Hall - lower level of Convent) Alcoholics Anonymous: Monday and Tuesday at 8pm and Saturday at 11am and 7pm.
Aroundthe Parish ALANON: Wednesday at 10am. Beginner’s meeting at 9:30am. Free babysitting available.
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You Are Invited Sunday, April 2, 2017 from 2:00-5:00pm in the All Purpose Room
Join Jesus as He travels to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover with his family and friends. See the marketplace, visit the Temple. Meet the Jewish High Priests, the local people, the merchants and the Roman soldiers as they prepare for the Passover celebration. Walk with Jesus during this Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday.
RCIA – The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults On Sunday, March 5, Alex Mathe participated in the Rite of Election at St. Anne’s R.C. Church in Brentwood with Bishop Barres and all the parishes in Suffolk County in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. This is a very important step in the journey of the R.C.I.A. It’s a clear sign to the community that he is coming closer to receiving the Sacraments of Initiation and Full Communion with the Church at our Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 15. On Sundays, March 19, March 26 and April 2, the Third Sunday of Lent and continuing on the Fourth and Fifth Sundays of Lent, at the 11:00am Mass, we will celebrate the “Scrutinies” – times for our Elect
Alex to continue to remain “united with Christ and make progress in his efforts to love God more deeply.” The Church gives us this public and life-giving process DURING LENT so that Alex can be nourished and supported by our parish family. At the same time, we know that when we initiate others, we confront and renew our own identity as members of the Catholic Christian community.
Please continue to pray for Alex as he continues his RCIA journey and for all our RCIA team.
Religious Education - LENT 2017 the Parish Around Come and pray this Lent Sunday, 6:00pm Mass
All 5th, 6th ,7th and 8th graders and their families Please join the 6:00pm Mass with your grade ...
3rd Sunday of Lent Mar. 19 Grade 5 “Sent” to make a difference 4th Sunday of Lent Mar. 26 Grade 6 “See” be open to God’s love 5th Sunday of Lent Apr. 2 Grade 7 “Serve” to live God’s mercy Palm Sunday Apr. 9 Grade 8 “Pray” as Holy Week begins
In the spirit of giving during this Lenten Season…please bring a food or “unfood” item for our Parish Outreach Food Pantry.
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Meet Bishop John Barres
Monday, March 20, 2017 5:00pm Mass
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish 455 Hunter Avenue West Islip, NY 11795
Our new bishop, Bishop John Barres, will celebrate Mass here at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Our Diocese is divided up into 14 deaneries. A deanery consists of seven or eight parishes. Bishop Barres is visiting every deanery in the Dio- cese to celebrate Mass and meet the people of the Diocese. Please join us at Mass on Monday, March 20th at 5:00pm to meet our new Bishop.
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LENTEN OPPORTUNITIES
Monday, March 20: MASS with BISHOP JOHN BARRES 5:00pm in the CHURCH Come pray and meet our new Bishop, Bishop John Barres.
Friday, March 24: STATIONS OF THE CROSS 1:00pm & 7:00pm in the CHURCH Meditate upon the Passion and Death of Jesus.
Tuesday, March 28: MOVIE NIGHT: JESUS OF NAZARETH 7:30pm in the PARISH CENTER Watch this moving portrayal of Christ’s suffering and death on the Cross for us.
Friday, March 31: STATIONS OF THE CROSS 1:00pm & 7:00pm in the CHURCH Meditate upon the Passion and Death of Jesus.
Sunday, April 2: COME TO THE DINNER 2:00pm – 5:00pm Come and experience Jerusalem at the time of Jesus.
Tuesday, April 4: TAIZE PRAYER EXPERIENCE 7:30pm in the PARISH CENTER Join us as we pray before our special Taize cross.
Friday, April 7: STATIONS OF THE CROSS 1:00pm & 7:00pm in the CHURCH Meditate upon the Passion and Death of Jesus.
Monday, April 10: RECONCILATION MONDAY 3:00pm – 9:00pm Priests will be available in every parish in the Diocese from 3:00pm to 9:00pm.
Don’t forget that we always have an additional Mass as 12:10pm each day and that we pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet every Thursday afternoon at 1:30pm before the Blessed Sacrament. Also, each morning we pray the Rosary before the 8:30am Mass.
REPENT AND BELIEVE IN THE GOOD NEWS!
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“Lent is a favorable season for opening the doors to all those in need and recognizing in them the face of Christ. Each of us meets people like this every day” - Pope Francis
Dear Friends:
During the special Lenten season, please allow me to share a special request with you. If you have never contributed to the Catholic Ministries Appeal, or if you haven’t contributed in a number of years, please consider making this the year that you join with me and other members of this Parish family and make a do- nation to the 2017 Appeal.
As you may already be aware, 100% of all the money raised by this fund helps support more than 60 pro- grams and services that the people of our church as well as all of the people on Long Island have come to rely on.
These programs include services to people in need; affordable housing for senior citizens; people with disa- bilities and our veterans, as well as formation of our priests, deacons, lay leaders, and young people. These are just a few of the programs that help make our church and this Island a vibrant and wonderful place to live.
But to help ensure that we can always serve those who come to us for aid, support and spiritual guidance, we need help from you!
If 100 of our parishioners, who have not supported us in the recent past, made a $25 contribution this year – think about how many more people we could help. If that amount is more than you can manage, consider $5 or $10. Every gift counts and makes a difference in the lives of others!
Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal
Parish ______Pledge: $______Name ______Down payment: $______Address______City, State, Zip: ______Phone: ______Signature: ______Date:______
Catholic Ministries Appeal - Parish Totals: Our Lady of Lourdes, West Islip Goal: $110,300.00 Pledges: $46,055.00 Over(Under): ($64,245.00) Donors: 170 Payments: $23,989.50 Avg/Gifts: $270.91 Percentage of Goal: 41.8%
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Run for Catholic Education!
Run For Tomorrow's Hope 5K and Fun Run March 25th at 8:30am
Hosted by St Joseph School, Garden City
Mass at 7:30am with special blessing for runners.
Flat, fast, traffic-free course, professionally timed and USATF certified Age category awards Post race festival Fun for seasoned runners and first timers Walkers and strollers welcome
For info or to register go to: www.sjspta.com/run.html
An Evening for LGBT Men, Women, Family, and Friends
All are welcome for prayer, discussion and social.
Tuesday, March 21 from 7:00-9:00pm. Freewill Offering.
Bishop Molloy Retreat House 86-45 Edgerton Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11432
For information call: 718-739-1229 or visit: www.bishopmolloy.org
Interested in transferring to Holy Trinity Diocesan High School? Sign up for "Transfer Night" to learn how! Holy Trinity High School - Wednesday, March 29th at 7:00pm Call 516-433-2900 x 151 for more information.
St. Joseph’s College - Ninth Annual Comparative Religion Lecture
“Violence and Peace in Islam”
Presented by: Mehdi Aminrazavi, Ph.D., Professor of Classics, Philosophy and Religion at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA
Monday, April 3 at 1:00pm SJC Brooklyn, Touhy Hall Auditorium - 245 Clinton Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Both events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 631-687-2663 or 718-940-5584
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The Brooklyn Vicariate for Black Catholic Concerns and the Rockville Centre Office for Multicultural Diversity
invite you to a Mass of Thanksgiving in honor of Monsignor Bernard John Quinn +Servant of God+
Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 11:30am St. Brigid’s Church, 75 Post Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590
Principle Celebrant: Msgr. Paul W. Jervis, Postulator Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi-St. Blaise, Crown Heights, Brooklyn Homilist: Fr. Alonzo Cox, Vice Postulator
2017 Antioch Lenten Retreat St William the Abbot School - 2001 Jackson Avenue, Seaford Saturday, April 1 - 8:30am - 9:30pm Sunday April 2, 8:30am -3:00pm
Cost: $50.00 (scholarships available)
For more information contact: Maria DiLeo 516-279-8604 or [email protected] Website: www.swafaithformation.org/antioch
5th Annual Women’s Conference – The Voice of Catholic Women Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY 11743
We look forward to hearing everyone’s story!
JOIN US FOR: Morning Prayer in the Chapel, Presentations, Conversations and a Festive Luncheon OFFERING: $25.00
St. Anthony’s High School Theatre Company presents: The Wizard of Oz
Thursday, March 30 at 7:00pm , Friday March 31 at 7:30pm, and Saturday April 1 at 2:00pm* and 8:00pm
Tickets are available for $10.00 at the door. * Age 12 and under: $5.00 tickets at 2:00pm show only.
For information, contact: [email protected]
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Inviting All Young Adults: Faith on Tap Wednesday, March 22 at Lily Flanagan, 345 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon Talk begins at 7:30 - Come early - Grab something to eat or drink - meet new friends - re-connect with old friends!
Topic: Awakening The Faith - Yours and Others! Presenter: Fr. Jim Shelton - Associate Pastor, Good Shepherd Parish, Holbrook
How do we live out the call to be missionary disciples in our everyday lives? Do our lives witness the faith to others? Mission is often thought of as "going to a third world country" - yet our mission to serve and spread the faith - is done through our everyday lives. Come out and hear how we can be missionaries right here on Long Island!
The Babylon Chorale presents: Winter/Spring featuring Fauré Requiem Conducted by Jared Berry
Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 8:00pm
Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church 666 Albin Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704
Tickets: Adults: $20 Seniors and Students: $15 For more information call: 516-799-4974 or 631-598-1721 Visit: www.babylonchorale.org or e-mail: [email protected]
New Lighthouse Catholic Media CD Available at kiosks near the doors of the Church
How to Talk About Same Sex Marriage
Catholic Apologist Trent Horn carefully considers same-sex marriage and provides an in-depth discussion that addresses the misconceptions held by many in our society today. This examination of what marriage really is, and what it is not, provides a truly gracious and persuasive response to the debate surrounding this important topic.
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 “Coping.”
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Growing with the Gospel the with Growing Sharing the Gospel
Jews didn’t usually like the people from Samaria, let alone visit one of their towns or talk to any of them. Men didn’t usually talk to women back then, either. When Jesus talked to the woman at the well, Jesus broke those silly rules. Jesus saw into the woman’s heart and knew that she need- ed God in her life. Jesus came to rescue her from sin. She was so happy that she invited everyone in her town to meet Jesus, too.
Mission for the Week
Ask God to open your heart so that you will be friends with other kids, no matter what they look like.
Prayer
Dear God, Thank you for caring about me, no matter where I live, and no matter what I have done wrong. Something to Draw
Draw a picture of Jesus talking to you at the grocery store.
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