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

Msgr. Brian McNamara, Pastor Rev. Charles Mangano, Associate Pastor Rev. Sylvester Chukwumalume, in Residence Chaplain, Southside Hospital Rev. Freddy Lozano, in Residence

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 Sr. Diane Liona CSJ, Director of Religious Ed Debbie Meyer, Business Manager Robin Reynolds Brennan, Coordinator of Worship and Choir Director Vita Scorcia, Ministry Spiritual Director Liturgical Schedule

Daily Mass Parish Office 8:30am Phone: 631.661.3224 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-3:00pam and 6:00pm. (6:00pm Mass is suspended until further notice.) Sunday: 9:00am-2:00pm E-mail: [email protected] Reconciliation/Confession Fax: 631.661.7143 Saturday: 4:00pm-4:45pm or by appointment Website: www.ollchurch.org Rosary Daily at 8:00am Miraculous Medal Novena

Religious Education Office Monday at 8:00am Phone: 631.661.5440 Monday-Friday: 9:00am-Noon, Sacraments 1:00pm-5:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm Anointing of the Sick E-mail: [email protected] Throughout the liturgical year. If needed sooner, please call the Parish Office.

Baptism Parish Outreach Office Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment. Phone: 631.661.9262 Marriage Monday-Friday: 9:30am-3:30pm Arranged at least six months in advance, please call the Parish

Office.

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.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time • Sunday, September 13, 2020

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 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 Readings for the Week of September 13 Rosalie Mangels Sunday: Sir 27:30—28:7/ Rom 14:7-9/ Mt 18:21-35 Deacon Jack Meehan Monday: Nm 21:4b-9/ Phil 2:6-11/ Jn 3:13-17 John Muldoon Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a/ Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Dottie Perdue Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31—13:13/ Lk 7:31-35 Vita Scorcia Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11/ Lk 7:36-50 Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20/ Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49/ Lk 8:4-15 Parish Staff Next Sunday: Is 55:6-9/Phil 1:20c-24, 27a/ Mt 20:1-16a

Patti Anderson Parish Office/Bulletin Editor

AnnMarie Buonaspina Financial Summary Director of Youth Choirs

Michael Buonaspina Parish Organist September 6, 2020

S. Kathleen Carberry, CSJ Weekly Collection $ 17,299.00 Parish Office Weekly Budget - $ 17,800.00 Maggie Frodell +/- for the week $ (501.00) Parish Office

Carol Grillo Parish Office

Rita Spera The estimated weekly collection needed to maintain and operate Religious Education Office our parish buildings, ministries, programs and salaries is $17,800.

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Afrom Note Charles Father

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

My name is Father Charles Mangano and I am ordained 30 years. I grew up in Dix Hills and I am the youngest of four children. Two years ago (after being a pastor for 14 years), I asked Bishop Barres if I could take one year off from full-time parish ministry to help take care of my elderly parents (96 and 98 years old). He graciously agreed but wanted me to remain connected to a parish during that time. I moved in with my parents to begin full-time care (along with the help of my older sisters and brother who are married and have been a wonderful support. I could not have done it without their help). It has been a joy to care for my Mom and Dad, but I had no idea just how much work it would be -- it’s 24/7. Our Lord and Our Lady have and continue to give us the grace to do this. As a family we are committed to trying to keep our parents in their own home and keep life as normal as possible for them. Some families may find this impossible to do and God understands that. Each day that Mom and Dad are with us is a real gift.

After several months, while still caring for my parents, I was assigned part-time to The Church of the Resurrection in Farmingville. The parish was wonderful, and the staff and parishioners were very welcoming and loving. I could feel the Spirit of God present among them. I have already begun to experience the same here at Our Lady of Lourdes.

After one year, Bishop Barres mercifully honored my two additional requests for more time. He has been more than generous with me these past two years, especially given the fact he needed me in full-time ministry.

This past June, Bishop Barres assigned me full-time to Our Lady of Lourdes. Our Lady has always held a special place in my heart and so I am extremely happy to now be in a parish under her Patron- age. My sister Laurie has been a parishioner for the past 30 years and used to be a cantor and teach religious education. As a result, I have heard many good things about the parish through the years. While I am happy to return to full-time ministry, it is bittersweet to leave the care of my parents in the hands of others, but I trust in the Lord’s Providence.

I am grateful to God that we have a good Pastor in Msgr. Brian McNamara. When I met with him a while ago, we had a good talk and I learned a lot about the parish. I am extremely appreciative of his understanding and support of my continued care of my parents; and being an Associate Pastor affords me the opportunity to do this. I have already seen how our Pastor has a merciful heart and I look forward to working with him, the Deacons and Staff as we serve you.

Please pray for me and know that I have been praying for you every day -- even long before I met you. The Lord placed it on my heart many years ago to pray every day for all my parishioners: past, present and future.

May we together fall in love with our God who is in love with us so we can do the unthinkable, unimaginable and forgive what we think is unforgivable. May our Lord Jesus grant us the grace to love His Mother Mary like He does and with Her help evangelize the world.

Peace and blessings,

Fr. Charles Mangano Associate Pastor

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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.

Michael DiMatteo-US Marines Anthony Memoli-US Marines Michael Fantauzzi-US Air Force Timothy Milligan-US Marines Christopher Florca-US Marines Melissa Mockler-US Navy Dominick Gennaro-US Army Andrew Perniciaro-US Army Patrick Harty-US Coast Guard Brandon Ranzie-US Army Ritchard Higham-US Army Stephen Rolston-US Army Colby Matthew Kelly-US Army Jack Taffner-US Marines Luke Loftsgaarden-US Army Michael Wilkinson-US Army Anthony Mannino-US Marines Peter Zaccaria-US Navy Msgr. Brian McNamara-US Air Force

… 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 …

Thomas J. Calogero III, Cosimo Ciocia, Emily Corsentino, Michelle Delaney, Margaret DeLuca, Patricia Dennehy, Paula Edwards, Anna Ferrante, Mike Ferrante, Ted Gladkowski, Tyler Gossweiler, Denis Heffron, Josephine Heffron, Patrick Anthony Heffron, James Leung, Margaret Kegel, Anne Kerrigan, Marty Kerrigan, Michael F. Maher, Edward Pauciullo, Connie Polik, Fred Polik, Thomas Powers, Rose Ramaikas, Joseph J. Schiavoni, Natalie Stone, 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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Our priests will be celebrating Mass via live-stream on our Sacraments Celebrating parish website and will remember the Mass Intentions for each day. Please join us by visiting our website at: ollchurch.org.

Mass Intentions

Monday, September 14 Rest In Peace The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 8:30am Nikos Kesoglides Lorraine A. Conboy Karen Ann Epp Mario M. Skinder Tuesday, September 15 Our Lady of Sorrows We extend our prayerful 8:30am Joseph Tessitore sympathy to the families and loved ones of those recently deceased. Wednesday, September 16 Sts. Cornelius & Cyprian 8:30am Connie Latino

Thursday, September 17 St. Robert Bellamine 8:30am Stephen J. Gili

Friday, September 18 8:30am Jola & Rich Jacques - First Wedding Anniversary

Saturday, September 19 St. Januarius 8:30am Marian Laudenschlegar, Ellen Shay, Nancy Corso Upcoming Marriages David Cartwright, Anais Mueller, People of the Parish Alexa Sussman, St. Bernard, Levittown 5:00pm Rita Giammona and Fr. Charles Mangano Thomas Matthews, St. Sylvester, Medford Sunday, September 20 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00am Joseph A. Kelly, Jr. Fr. Fitzsimmons

9:30am Helen Richichi Fr. Fitzsimmons

11:00am Patricia Rist Fr. Charles Mangano

12:30pm Nicky Polini Fr. Charles Mangano

Baptism 6:00pm People of the Parish, Nicholas Bovasso, Mary Breest Gianna Brandy Campos Fr. Sylvester Chukwumalume

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Stand Up For Life on Respect Life Sunday Stand Up For Life Rally on Sunday, October 4, 2020 from 2:00 to 3:30pm (rain or shine). Please meet in Huntington at Routes 110 & 25 (near the Whitman Mall ) or in Manorville at LIE Exit 70S on County Road 111. This rally is part of a nationwide family friendly event, held at more than 1,550 cities across the USA & Canada. We Stand about 10 feet apart - Using Only Approved Signs - On the public sidewalk. These allowable signs are available at the site, you don't have to bring anything. Come as you are, bring a friend or the whole family. You can come for part of the time or the full 90 minutes. Know by your presence that you help save a life. There is strength in unity. ALL PRO LIFE PEOPLE ARE WELCOME! For more information or questions contact [email protected]

Meeting Cancellations Due to prescribed social distancing, all meetings are cancelled until further notice. Please watch the bulletin and our parish website (ollchurch.org) for updates.

Vestibule Renovation On Monday, July 27, 2020 we began work on the 3 vestibules entering the church. The main vestibule is now open. We have ordered new candles but, in the meantime, we will have the old candles available again. Our renovations are a work in progress and should be completed soon! Please note: the CASA house is now in the north vestibule by the Father Joe Garden. Thank you for your understanding while we complete these renovations to update and beautify Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

Back To School Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of what school will be like this year, we will be moving our “Back To School” program to a gift card program for this year. Gift cards will offer greater flexibility and will help to provide for whatever the situation is for the year. We will be requesting gift cards from Target, Walmart, Dollar Tree, Staples, and Old Navy, or from any other place that you think would be helpful. As always, thank you for all the support you give to Outreach throughout the year.

Victorian Tea In March when we postponed the Tea, it had been our hope to have it at some point later in the year. We’ve come to the decision that, for everyone’s safety, we will not be having the Tea this year. We’d like to make arrangements to return the money to those who have purchased tickets. Please contact the Outreach office at 631-661-3224, option 4 to make these arrangements. Thank you for your support and we are hoping to see you at the Tea in 2021!

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.

Cookies/Snacks Hamburger Helper Rice A Roni Canned Chicken Toothbrushes 6

Remembering and Caring for our Senior Priests

Do you ever think about a favorite Pastor or Parish Priest and wonder how they are and where they may be living?

Well, for our Senior Priests who are living at St. Pius X Residence, life is good and sometimes very busy.

“We are very happy that more and more of our Priests are taking advantage of this wonderful facility. We thank you for your support, we depend on it, especially now with the increasing costs we are experiencing. We couldn’t do it without you!” - Rev. Msgr. Thomas Costa, Vicar for Senior Priests

“Since I arrived at St. Pius X, I have found living here like being at home. I have found much happiness with my fellow priests and in the entire community, and I especially appreciate the support I receive. Thank you for helping to make this home possible.” - Rev. Msgr. T Peter Ryan

Even in retirement our senior priests retain roles as our shepherds, and St. Pius X enables these dedicated men who live there to be fully engaged members of the community. “Still on duty,” they serve as our teachers, counselors, and spiritual leaders.

The special collection for retired priests living at St. Pius X Residence will take place next weekend. Please be as generous as possible! Thank You! www.drvc.org/stpiusx

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Fall Spectacular Super Raffle Super Raffle tickets are on sale in the lobby BEFORE and AFTER weekend Masses, and in the Parish Office during the week. Tickets will cost $100 per ticket.

First Prize: $7,000 Second Prize: $2,000 Third Prize: $1,000

Drawing for the raffle will be on Sunday, October 11th. Winner need not be present. Only 220 tickets will be sold. As Father Brian always says, "You got to be in it, to win it."

PEP 1 Registration Pep 1 program (the first year of Religious Education) will begin registration at the following dates and times:

Tuesday, September 29…..10:30-11:30am…..Parish Center….. Families whose last name begins A – L Tuesday, September 29…..7:30–8:30pm…….Parish Center….. Families whose last name begins A – L

Wednesday, September 30….10:30-11:30am… Parish Center….. Families whose last name begins M - Z Wednesday, September 30…..7:30 –8:30pm…. Parish Center..... Families whose last name begins M – Z

To allow for social distancing, please come to your “assigned meeting”. You may attend the alternate meeting if absolutely necessary. You must wear a mask to the meeting.

Please note the following:

1. Please bring your child’s Baptism certificate (or a copy) in order for your child to be placed in a class. 2. There is a Family Fee of $210 (if this is your oldest child in the program) which may be paid at the time of registration. 3. Specific information as well as schedules will be given at this meeting. 4. Please bring a picture of your child – since they will be wearing masks!

Bereavement Support Groups Good Shepherd Hospice Bereavement Services are available (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:

Virtual Spousal/Partner Loss Bereavement Support Group September 15 through November 3 from 5:00pm-6:30pm Registration Required: Roger Sullivan, LCSW at: 631-465-6332 or [email protected]

Virtual Bereavement Support Group for COVID Related Loss September 15 through November 3 from 6:45pm-8:00pm Registration Required: Roger Sullivan, LCSW at: 631) 465-6332 or [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, and we would be happy to help you. 8

The Friends of the Seminary Communion Breakfast Sunday, September 27, 2020 - Seminary Chapel - 10:00m Mass

Celebrant and speaker will be Monsignor Charles Fink, Seminary Rector.

$50.00 per person - Registration at 9:30am Attendance is limited; reservations will be considered on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Reserve by September 20, 2020 - Walk-in guests cannot be accommodated.

Following safety protocols outlined by Suffolk County, we ask that you please wear your mask. Additional information and reservations: 631-423-0483, ext. 102 or e-mail: [email protected]

Diaconate Information Sessions Hello! My name is Deacon Art Candido! As Director of Diaconate Formation, my ministry is to form Catholic Men into Deacons who serve in our Diocese of Rockville Centre. If you have ever thought about serving God and the Church as a deacon, I invite you and your wife to attend one of our Information Sessions. There are two remaining meeting dates to choose from: Sunday, September 20 at 7:00pm or Thursday, September 24 at 7:00pm

The Informational Sessions will be at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY 11743 To reserve a place at one of the meetings, contact my assistant, Carol, at 631-423-0483, ext. 179 or email: [email protected]

Preparing for Marriage? Do you need to fulfill your Marriage Prep Requirement? 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 2 day weekend (with safe social distancing) will be held as follows:

Nov. 14-15, 2020 Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, NY For information please call Lenny & Pat Walker at: 631-563-1032 or visit: www.engagedencounterli.org.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Great News - Worldwide Marriage Encounter has gone "Virtual"! To support married couples during this time of social distancing, Worldwide Marriage Encounter is sponsoring a virtual marriage experience called Restore – Rekindle – Renew. This Enrichment Experience will meet via Zoom for seven sessions on Monday evenings September 14th to October 26th from 7:00pm-9:30pm. Couples will explore their individual personality styles, improve listening and communica- tion skills, understand God’s plan for their marriage, and learn how to keep their relationship a priority. Registration is limited and a $100 application fee is required. For more information or to apply, call John & Toni Torio at 718-344-3700 or visit them at https://wwmenyli.org/.

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 “Autumn Changes”. To listen online or for more information, visit: www.ReligionandRock.com. 9