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Our Lady of Parish 455 Hunter Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795

Msgr. Brian McNamara, Pastor Rev. Gregory Breen, Associate Pastor Rev. Sylvester Chukwumalume, in Residence Chaplain, Southside Hospital When the time for Rev. Freddy Lozano, in Residence

Deacon John De Guardi, Deacon Tom Lucie, Deacon Rich Maher, Deacon Jack Meehan, was fulfilled, they were all Deacon John Teufel

Sr. Nancy Campkin CSJ, Director of Religious Ed

Trish Frodell, Director of Parish Social Ministry in one place together. Louise Jane Krol, School Principal Sr. Peggy Conway, CSJ, Acting School Principal Sr. Diane Liona CSJ, Director of Religious Ed Acts 2:1 Debbie Meyer, Business Manager Robin Reynolds Brennan, Coordinator of Worship and Choir Director Vita Scorcia, Ministry Spiritual Director Liturgical Schedule

Daily Mass Parish Office 8:30am Phone: 631.661.3224, press 1 Weekend Masses Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-7:30pm Saturday: 5:00pm Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm and 6:00pm

Sunday: 9:00am-2:00pm Reconciliation/Confession E-mail: [email protected] Saturday: 4:00pm-4:45pm or by appointment Fax: 631.661.7143 Website: www.ollchurch.org Daily at 8:00am Our Lady of Lourdes School Novena Phone: 631.587.7200, press 2 Monday at 8:00am Monday-Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm 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 the Monday-Friday: 9:00am-Noon, Parish Office. 1:00pm-5:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm Baptism E-mail: [email protected] Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment.

Parish Outreach Office Marriage Phone: 631.661.9262, press 4 Arranged at least six months in advance, please call the Parish Monday-Friday: 9:30am-3:30pm Office. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) SAGE (Senior Advocates for Growth and Enrichment) A process to be embraced by the . 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.

Pentecost Sunday • Sunday, May 20, 2018

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! - Teresa of Calcutta

Pastoral Council Mission Statement

Msgr. Brian McNamara As stewards of all that God has given us, the Parish Family of Our Eileen Rega Lady of Lourdes serves and ministers to all who come to this place. Mary Borgs Lisa Cantalino Regardless of a person’s history, ethnicity, gender, orientation, age or Sonia DaSilva race, we commit ourselves to open wide the doors of our Parish to Nilo DeLeon provide a place of welcome and hospitality. Jerry Esposito Trish Frodell Pam Gagliano Deborah Lamb Rosalie Mangels Readings for the Week of May 20 Deacon Jack Meehan Sunday: Acts 2:1-11/ 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25/ John Muldoon Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27, 16:12-15 Dottie Perdue Monday: Jas 3:13-18/ Mk 9:14-29 Vita Scorcia Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10/ Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17/ Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Jas 5:1-6/ Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Jas 5:9-12/ Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Jas 5:13-20/ Mk 10:13-16 Next Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/ Rom 8:14-17/ Mt 28:16-20 Parish Staff

Patti Anderson Parish Office/Bulletin Editor Financial Summary AnnMarie Buonaspina Director of Youth Choirs Buonaspina May 13, 2018 Parish Organist Weekly Collection $ 15,639.00 Carol Grillo Weekly Budget - $ 17,800.00 Parish Office +/- for the week $ (2,161.00) Stephanie Hahn

Parish Office Ascension Thursday $ 2,782.00 Nancy Kuchler Parish Office/School Office Communications $ 3,093.00 Rita Spera Religious Education Office The estimated weekly collection needed to maintain and operate our parish buildings, ministries, programs and salaries is $17,800.

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Pastor

Dear Parishioners:

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Our “First Holy Communion” season has ended; I would like to thank Sr. Diane and all the catechists Letter s for preparing our children for this wonderful sacrament. I also ask for your prayers so that these same children will receive the Eucharist each and every week and truly become the children of God.

Today, we celebrate Pentecost Sunday. On Pentecost Sunday the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples, frightened and hiding from the authorities, and transformed these men into the greatest missionaries the world has ever seen.

Here are some quotes about Pentecost:

Bethlehem was God with us; Calvary was God for us and Pentecost is God in us. Reverend Robert Baer

Pentecost is a celebration of God…a celebration of God’s power…a celebration of God’s desire to empower us and to dwell within us. Mark Hart

Christians have no business thinking that the good life consists mainly in not doing bad things… in short, Pentecost makes it clear that nothing is so fatal to Christianity as indifference. Reverend Willian Sloane Coffin

The Church was made manifest to the world on the day of Pentecost by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit…the gift of the Spirit ushers in a new era - the age of the Church – during which Christ manifests, makes present and communicates His work of salvation through the liturgy of the Church. Catechism of the Catholic Church

There is a connection between Pentecost and the Sacrament of Confirmation. When we receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, it is as if we are experiencing our own individual Pentecost. Just as the Holy Spirit transformed the disciples on Pentecost Sunday, so too the Holy Spirit desires to transform us on our Confirmation day. For that transformation to take place, however, we need to be open and receptive to the grace that God wants to bestow upon us.

On this Pentecost Sunday, let’s you and I re-commit ourselves to the Lord and to truly live out both our Baptism and our Confirmation! Let us join in with the Prayer to the Holy Spirit: Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of the faithful and kindle them the fire of Your love. O Holy Spirit, Spirit of truth, come into our hearts. Shed the brightness of Your light to all nations that they may be of one faith pleasing to You. Amen.

Remember: Together, we can do something beautiful for God.

In Christ,

Fr. Brian

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Altar Society Altar linens this week will be cared for by Joyce Petersen. 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 Patrick Harty-US Coast Guard Colby Matthew Kelly-US Army Anthony Mannino-US Marines Anthony Memoli-US Marines Stephen Rolston-US Army 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 631-661-3224 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 … Salvatore Albanese, Paula Bemenek, Janet Bruckner, Evelyn Clarke, Richard Clarke, Harold Deegan, Anthony DiMino, Amanda Ditingo, Franklin Edwards, Paula Edwards, Ron Graziano, Denis Heffron, Josephine Heffron, Patrick Anthony Heffron, Thomas Hicks, Jr., Msgr. William Jablonski, Henry Kahn, Shena Kahn, Margaret Kegel, Anne Kerrigan, Mary Jane Keveny, George Koehler, Marilyn Kolk, Anita Kuntz, Amy Lillis, Sean Lillis, Connie McGee, Eugene McGuire, Vinny Meade, John Muldoon, Roberta Palumbo, Louise Posanti, Dorothy Proctor, June Quirino, Rose Rickey, Roccaro, Louis Saracione, Jr., Joseph J. Schiavoni, Anne Marie Schiraldi, Arthur Schweit, Doris Shaddock, Brian Shannon, Bernadette Stone, Natalie Stone, Richard Wagner, Roger Welden, Marie Wilson

Names of the sick will be listed for six weeks for short-term requests and six months for long-term.

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Sacraments Celebrating

Mass Intentions

Monday, May 21 St. Christopher Magallanes 8:30am Ralph Farrauto

Tuesday, May 22 St. Rita of Cascia 8:30am Molly Sweeney Rest In Peace Alan Henry Adamson Sr. Margery Marotta Wednesday, May 23 John P. McInerney III 8:30am André Alcobia Ralph A. Wilkinson

Thursday, May 24 We extend our prayerful 8:30am Vincent Curto sympathy to the families and loved ones of those recently deceased. Friday, May 25 St. , St. Gregory VII, St. de’Pazzi 8:30am John G. Meditz

Saturday, May 26 St. 8:30am Catherine M. Peterson, Elise Isopo, James Amend, John E. Mullins, Dwight Sonnesso

5:00pm Anne Magner Msgr. Batule

Sunday, May 27 The Most Holy Trinity 8:00am Barbara Ilario Msgr. Batule

9:30am Marie Bambino Msgr. Batule

11:00am Mary & John Tedaldi Fr. Greg Breen

12:30pm Frank E. Buquicchio Baptism Fr. Greg Breen

6:00pm People of the Parish, All the souls in Potter’s Field Kalani Grace Capellini and throughout the world that no one prays for, James, Mary & Michael Doran & Family, Dr. Glassman & Mr. & Mrs. Sims Mr. & Mrs. Smutney & Family, Richie Konon & Family Fr. Greg Breen

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RESTORE OUR CONVENT

As of April 13, 2018:

Parish Goal: $442,840 Amount Pledged: $212,421 Total Paid to Date: $119,752 Number of Pledges: 487

As members of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, we are faced with a challenge that we can only overcome together. As you know from the recent mailing, there are urgent maintenance needs at our convent. It is important that each and every member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish family participates in this worthy project. It is only by our generosity in mak- ing a sacrificial gift that we will be able to accomplish our objectives. We have established a goal of $442,000 in order to accomplish our objectives. While this seems like a large amount, participation by all members of the parish family will make this goal not only attainable, but one that we can surpass. If every family pledges $400, after a $40 down payment, your sacrifice would be $1 a day for one year. We can all do that. If you are able to pledge a higher amount, please do so. We’re asking for equal sacrifice, not equal giving.

QUARTERLY PAYMENTS MONTHLY PAYMENTS TOTAL PLEDGE 10% DOWN 4 PAYMENTS 12 PAYMENTS As you make your gift, please remember… $5,000 $500 $1,125 $375 • Pledges and one time donations are welcomed and greatly appre- $2,500 $250 $563 $188 ciated. • Payment reminders will be mailed to you in accordance with $1,000 $100 $225 $75 your payment plan. • All contributions are deductible $750 $75 $169 $56 for tax purposes. • Any questions? $400 $40 $90 $30 Call Fr. Brian at 631-661-3224

Please make your check payable to: I/we pledge to the Campaign as follows:

Restore Our Convent Campaign Amount of Pledge/ Donation: $ ______Down Payment: $ ______Name: ______Balance: $ ______

Address: ______I /we prefer to pay the balance: City/ State/Zip: ______Monthly ______Quarterly ______

Phone: ______Please send information about paying my pledge by Credit or Debit card Env. #: ______Signature Email: ______

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Congratulations

Deacon Tom Lucie

We will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Deacon Tom’s Ordination to the Diaconate

here at Our Lady of Lourdes on

Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the 12:30pm Mass Please join us as we celebrate with Deacon Tom on this wonderful occasion.

The celebration will continue after Mass with hospitality in the Parish Center.

All Are Welcome!

For who is greater: the one seated at table or the one who serves? Is it not the one seated at table? I am among you as the one who serves. Luke 22:27

How Do Our Third Grade Children See the Church? On this Feast of Pentecost, treat yourselves to the creative way our Pep 3 students have depicted a particular aspect of the church… They are on display in the All Purpose Room after all Masses this weekend. Come and vote for your favorite!

Time for a Treat – Buy Something Sweet! OLL Youth Group Bake Sale and 50/50 Raffle Sunday, May 20th after all Masses To support our “Restore our Convent Campaign” OLLY 50/50 Raffle winner to be drawn after the 6:00pm Mass. We appreciate your support!!! Any questions, call or text Stephanie Hahn at: 631-617-8212 7

Diocese of Rockville Centre Healing after Abortion

Day of Prayer and Healing for Women

A Day of Prayer and Healing for Women is an opportunity to experience the loving mercy of God in a safe and sacred space. The day is directed by an experienced team including faithful priests who have a sensitivity and a heart for those who suffer.

Saturday, June 9, 2018

For more information visit: respectlife.drvc.org To register contact: Project Rachel at: 1-888-456-4673 | [email protected] Please reserve your seat early, as the day can fill up quickly.

Last day to register is Monday, June 4, 2018.

All reservations and information will remain confidential.

Pregnant? Need Help? Birthright, Inc. 24 Hour Helpline 1-800-550-4900 Islip: 631-277-3888 - Hampton Bays: 631-728-8900 - Rocky Point: 631-821-9727 Southold: 631-876-5138 - Wantagh 516-785-4070

Rescheduled Meeting for Parish Hospital Visitors Ministry

Good Samaritan Hospital has rescheduled its meeting for those who wish to volunteer as Pastoral Visitors (not Eucharistic Ministers) for OLL parishioners. The meeting will be on Thursday, May 31, 2018, from 2:00 to 4:00pm in the Saint Agatha room, second floor. If you have not already registered, and are interested, please leave your name with Liz at the Pastoral Care Office: 631.376.4103.

SAGE The SAGE Group (Senior Advocates for Growth and Enrichment) will meet on Tuesday, May 22 in the Parish Center at 9:00am.

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.

Knorr Sides Stew Hamburger Helper Cereal Pancake Mix/Syrup

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Wanted: Bakers for Consolation Ministry the Parish Around Do you enjoy baking? Would you bake on request? Do you want to share with those in need? Are you looking for a way to feed the hungry?

The Consolation Ministry Bakers is an outreach ministry to those who are mourning. One of our first contacts with families who have lost a loved one is to send a cake from our Parish Family. If you can help, or want more information, please contact the Parish Office at 631-661-3224. We will be happy to get back to you.

Convent Campaign 2018 The Convent Campaign is an ongoing project that is a very big undertaking, as you can imagine. Please be assured that we are working diligently to get the monthly payment stubs out as soon as we can. If you would like, you can send in your next monthly installment, just please be sure to mark it as your second payment. If you have any questions, or concerns, please call the Parish Office at 631-661-3224, and we would be happy to answer any questions that you might have.

Our Lady of Fatima Visiting Statue On May 13,1917 three children were privileged to see a vision of a Beautiful Lady. They were later advised she was the Blessed Mother. Last year was the 100th Anniversary of the apparition. You may have noticed a new addition near our altar. A visiting statue of Our Lady of Fatima from the Legion of Mary of St. Mary's Parish in Brentwood is standing in front of the lectern. Stop by and say a prayer in front of her.

Memorial Mass On Friday, June 1, 2018 there will be a Memorial Mass offered at 10:30am for Mildred (Millie) Kelly. Millie was one of our original parishioners. All are welcome.

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.

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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), from September through June, at OLL School in Room 15 from 8:00pm until 10:00pm. All are welcome to experience singing, praying and fellowship.

Prayer for 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 631-586-8528.

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 joining Boy Scouts, check out our website and stop by a meeting! Website: http://witroop179.wix.com/bsatroop179# Email: [email protected]

Families Anonymous Are you at your wit’s end? Is someone you love destroying family harmony?

Families Anonymous Can Help! For further information, please call Donna at: 631-589-3790

Anxiety Disorder Sufferers A Recovery Group for those suffering from Anxiety Disorder meets on Tuesdays from 2:00pm - 4:00pm in the Spiritual Life Center (in Convent building). The Group is led by a trained and certified Anxiety Disorder Group Leader. For more information, please call Michael at 631-968-9154.

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.

ALANON: Wednesday at 10am. Beginner’s meeting at 9:30am. Free babysitting available. Aroundthe Parish 10

Considering Private Education for your child? Is the cost a concern? It is more affordable than you think! Monthly tuition at OLL in West Islip is less than most families pay for one week of daycare. And, we offer substantial sibling discounts!!

Financial aid available for families who qualify through Tomorrow’s Hope: http://www.tomorrowshopefoundation.org/

There is still time to enroll your child for the 2018-2019 school year.

Come see what makes OLL the right choice for you and your family Schedule a private school tour • Experience a private guided tour of the school from Kindergarten to 8th grade classes. • Meet our skilled and nurturing teachers and administrative team. • Explore all of the classrooms and facilities that will be available to your child. • Learn about OLL’s progressive curriculum and accelerated programs. • Select a day when your child can shadow a current student in each of their classes. This is a great way for your child to meet their future teachers and classmates! • Let us show you why OLL students love coming to school EVERY DAY!

Contact Kareen Gaffney [email protected] or call 631.587.7200

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OLL School End of the Year Social OLL School invites All Parishioners to our “School End of Year Social” Saturday, June 2, 2018 7:00pm-10:00pm at Maxwell’s 501 Main Street, Islip, NY 11751

$50 per person includes Top Shelf Open Bar, unlimited hot/cold hors d’oeuvres and live music.

This is a perfect opportunity for EVERYONE to come, unwind and just have a good time. All are welcome! This is NOT a Fundraiser. It’s a well-deserved night for all of us to get together. This is an Adults Only event. Thank you for all you do to support the school!

Complete the form below and return it by May 25th with payment to the School Main Office labeled “Maxwell’s” Questions? Contact Michele at [email protected] or Stephanie at [email protected]

Name ______Email ______Number of Adults Attending ______Mark here to pay by credit card______Make check out to Our Lady of Lourdes School

Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Group - OLLY Calling all High School Students - Grades 9-12

Mark your calendar and join us on the following dates: Friday, May 25, 2018 Fridays, June 8 and 22, 2018 OLLY

7:00-9:00pm in the Parish Center - Food, Fellowship and FUN! Bring a Friend!!!

Any questions, please call or text: Stephanie Hahn: 631-617-8212 Emily Brierly: 631-813-9457 Fr. Greg: 631-661-3224 ext.121

Worldwide Marriage Encounter came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be with you.” Learn how to bring the peace of Christ into your relationship by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Nov. 16-18, 2018 in Huntington, NY and Feb. 8-10, 2019 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit them at http://www.wwmeli.org. 12

St. D.H.S. - Third Quarter Honor Roll Congratulations to the following students who have achieved Honor Roll status at St. John the Baptist DHS. We’re very proud of you and your accomplishments!

Summa Cum Laude Honors Madison D’Antona Victoria Kenney Alessandra Ponzio Andrew Shapiro Daniel DiPietrantonio Christopher Kubelka Margaret (Maggie) Rao Stephanie Vizzini Magna Cum Laude Honors Haley Davis Rieley Fox Amanda Kleva Gianna Spadolini Angelina Diamante Elizabeth Gmelch Jacqueline Pappas Jack Scheid Megan Doherty Kaleigh Hannigan Gia Piazza Kailey Umpleby Grace Estelle Madison Hoffman Vincent Piazza Jamie Farrell Natalia Khoury Christopher Ramsay Belfort

Cum Laude Honors Nicholas Calabria Dylan Herbert Victoria Milone Diana Wooley William Colleran MacKenzie Hoffman Thomas Roulette Emily Zotto Jonathan Force Celena Jimenez Gianna Spence Emma Gander Christian Miller Julianne Tammaro

Catholic High School Entrance Exam Prep Course St. John the Baptist DHS is offering a Prep Course to prepare students for the Catholic High School Entrance Exam. The course will consist of five 2½ hour sessions beginning in September. There will also be a Test Taking Strategies Class the Friday evening before the Exam. For additional information, please visit: www.stjohnthebaptistdhs.net or call 631-587-8000 ext. 117

Ministry of Family Healing - Celebrate Fun! Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 7:30pm - Parish Center The Ministry of Family Healing invites you to spend a night celebrating laughter and joy with Jesus. Yes, that’s right, we did say laughter and joy. Often times, we don’t celebrate our joy, especially with Jesus. Come let’s celebrate fun, laughter and a few surprises. Come join us on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 7:30pm in the Parish Center. Please come and bring a friend. As always, food and fellowship to follow.

Preparing for Marriage? Engaged Encounter is an effective Pre-Cana program designed to provide you with the tools for a successful marriage. Couples are given the opportunity to explore many aspects of their relationship through a series of presentations, writings and dialog. There are no group discussions. Our next weekend will be held at the Montfort Spiritual Center in Bay Shore, NY on July 13-15, 2018. For information/registration, please call Lenny & Pat Walker at: 631-563-1032 or visit: www.engagedencounterli.org. 13

Families Anonymous - 39th Anniversary Celebration

Open Meeting Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 7:39pm-9:30pm Speakers, pizza and desserts

The Chapel/Auditorium - South Oaks / Northwell Health Campus at 400 Sunrise Hwy., Amityville, NY Sunrise to Rte. 110 South, Right at 2nd light onto Louden Ave. Right at ENTRANCE #3 Northwell Health/ Long Island Home Sign, then quick Left, then Right into Parking Lot. NO RSVP NEEDED For questions or further information, contact: Donna at 631-589-3790 or via e-mail at: [email protected]

One Day Life in the Spirit Seminar Saturday June 2, 2018 from 9:00am to 5:00pm St. Joseph Prayer Center, 312 Maple Ave, Patchogue, NY. Phone registration required by May 29th (no cost; bring bag lunch) at 631-730-6210. Leave name, phone number & e-mail address. We will be offering “As By a New Pentecost” a series of seven talks designed to introduce people to the grace of being baptized in the Holy Spirit. Teachings given by Ralph Martin, Patti Mansfield, Sr. Ann Shields, Dave Mangan, and Peter Herbeck. "Come Holy Spirit and renew the face of the earth!" Short teachings on video followed by discussions led by Dcn. Marty McIndoe. Come join us and celebrate a New Pentecost in your own life.

th 36 Annual Catholic Charismatic Conference Conference dates: August 3rd through August 5th, 2018 at Scranton University in Scranton, PA. This year’s theme is, “He makes me to lie down in green pastures … He restores my soul.” Psalm 23:2-3. Francis has been quoted to say, “When Jesus enters life, peace arrives, the kind that remains even in trials, in suffering.” A bus has been chartered for the conference and will be picking up all interested at Saint Cyril and Methodius Parish in Deer Park and at Our Holy Redeemer in Freeport. For registration and transportation information call Anna Baciuska at 516-223-8594.

Suffolk County Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians & Boots on the Ground NY - Leaving No Veteran Behind

FUNDRAISER Hibernian Cultural Center 80 Magnolia Drive, Selden, NY 11784

Sunday, June 3, 2018 1:00 - 6:00pm - $30 Admission

Music by "Bangers and Mash", "Kindred" ,"The Boston Burglars", and “Victor Cuneen Irish Music”, Raffles, 50/50, Cash Bar and Finger Food

For further information and reservations, please contact: Pat Cremmins at 631-846-3106 or Cathie Norton Doherty at 631-905-9388

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Living Every Moment: Continuing Our Growth As We Age The Sisters of invite you to Maria Regina to learn from a cutting-edge gerontologist, Dr. Christopher Hayes.

Topic: “Living Every Moment: Continuing Our Growth As We Age” Thursday, May 24th at 2:30pm Macrina’s Place, 1st Floor of Maria Regina Residence, 1725 Brentwood Rd., Bldg.# 1, Brentwood, NY 11717

Dr. Hayes has devoted his career to age-related topics. He served a Professor of Psychology, and the founding Chairman of the Master’s Program in Gerontology at Southampton College of LIU and the Director of the Center on Aging at the Catholic University of America. In his presentation, Dr. Hayes will discuss the choices we make about our "aging self” and help to identify various decisions and strategies to create hopefulness and contentment in our daily lives. All are welcome!

Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville Celebrate Annual Luncheon Join us on Friday, June 29th, 2018, as the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville host their 17th Annual Beauty of the Spirit Luncheon at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY.

Each year our luncheon celebrates the beauty of the spirit of women - their strength, compassion, and wis- dom. Our guests enjoy fantastic auctions and raffles, as well as an inspirational lecture from a Sister keynote speaker. This year's event will be emceed by News 12 Long Island Anchor and Journalist, Carol Silva.

Proceeds from the event benefit our retired Sisters - the beautiful and dedicated women who have spent their entire lives serving the tri-state area and beyond; now it is our turn to care for them. For further information, please call: 631-842-6000 ext. 246

“2018 Desert Bread Workshops” – A Journey through the Great Arts of Catholicism. Join the Friends of the Seminary for a workshop presented by author and Professor Annabelle Moseley. This popular program explores the rich treasure trove of the art, literature, and music unique to our Catholic faith. We will break bread together over luncheon as we discuss our shared faith. Meal included. Come nourish your soul with beauty at the Seminary of the from 2:00pm to 4:30pm on Sunday, June 10. Cost: $25 per session. For information and reservations: Seminary Development Office, 631-423-0483 x 102; or via e-mail at: [email protected].

310 Cenacle Road, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 RETREAT CENTER 631-588-8366

June 15-17 A WOMAN’S WAY THROUGH THE 12 STEPS Friday evening through Sunday morning. (No Sunday Lunch) Using A Woman’s Way Through the Twelve Steps as a guide, join us and other women in recovery who are discovering the power of healthy choice and inner wisdom to light our way toward deeper meaning and a life filled with empowerment, joy, and peace. Become willing to envision a new way of belonging in the world and renew your desire to grow spiritually. Steps 1-3 will be explored and can be revisited with a beginner’s mind and a new awareness, no matter the length of your recovery. Presenters: Pamela J. Carlton, MS, MT-BC and Ann Schehr, LMHC, CRC Offering: $250 – No Sunday lunch. $195 Commuters - $50 deposit required to hold your reservation 15

The Men’s Forum Philip & James Church, 459 Clinton Avenue, St. James, NY 11780 (in the Main Church) May 21, 2018 - 6:30pm Adoration, 7:30pm Speaker, 8:30pm Coffee & Cake Guest Speaker: Fr. Peter Dugandzic, Pastor Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Valley Stream, NY Topic: “The Apparitions of Mary” The Men’s Forum is a brotherhood of Catholic men who are dedicated to growing in our faith and discipleship. Please Join Us! Come for all or part of the evening. No membership required.

3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk & 1K Kid’s Fun Run - St. Mary’s School, East Islip Saturday June 2, 2018 - Registration now open

Kid’s Fun Run - $10 Fee - Race Time 9:15am 5K - Course is USATF Certified - $25 Fee - Race Time 10:00am

Visit our website to register and look for additional information: www.itsyourrace.com and search for “MARY”

For more information e-mail us at [email protected]

Heroes of the Game The Long Island Ducks, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Legislator Susan A. Berland are proud to honor veterans. Veterans will be honored at every L.I. Ducks home game and will receive 10 complimentary tickets to the game for family and friends. Contact Suffolk County Veterans Services Officer Melissa Pandolf for more information at 631-853-VETS (631-853-8387)

Good Shepherd Hospice Bereavement Services Bereavement Support Groups are open at no charge to anyone in the community who has experienced a loss through death .

Upcoming Bereavement Support Groups, led by a Bereavement Specialist, include: Loss of Spouse/Partner Bereavement Support Group - 6/7/18-7/26/18 from 6:00pm-7:30pm Adult Loss of Parent or Sibling Support Group – 6/7/18-7/26/18 from 6:45pm-8:15pm

Groups are held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 9 Clinton Ave., Bay Shore, NY. Registration required: For registration, call: 631-828-7628.

Employment Opportunity Parish Receptionist/Secretary at St. Kilian RCC – Farmingdale - F/T 40 hours per week Responsibilities include: Greeting and referring visitors, routine secretarial duties, receiving and trans- ferring telephone calls, maintaining sacramental records, assisting Clergy as needed, scheduling funer- als and other masses. Qualifications: friendly, reliable, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and able to learn new Parish Software Programs, ability to multi-task. Contact: Ed Fronckwicz, Business Manager Phone: 516-249-0127 FAX: 516-249-7131 Email: [email protected]

Religion and Rock Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00am to 8:00am on WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 on the East End of Long Island. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00pm on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00pm on XM Satellite, Channel 117. Next Sunday’s theme is “Remembering.”

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Growing with the the with Growing Sharing the Gospel

One day, one of your best friends may move away and you won’t see him every day. You can still stay close to your friend by talking on the phone, writing letters, or sending e-mail messages. Jesus knew He would be leaving. He would not see His friends every day. Jesus promised to send His spirit to them. When they were confused, the Spirit would show them the truth. When they missed Him, Jesus would send them messages by the Holy Spirit. Through the Spirit, Jesus could

always stay close to His friends.

Mission for the Week Before you sit down to read a story, ask God to send His Spirit to help you. When you listen carefully to God’s word, the Spirit can send you a special message from Jesus!

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for sending the Spirit so I can stay close to Jesus, too

Something to Draw

Draw a picture of God’s Spirit whispering in your ear.

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