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

Msgr. Brian McNamara, Pastor Rev. Robert Scheckenback, Associate Pastor

Deacon John De Guardi, Deacon Tom Lucie, Deacon Jack Meehan, Deacon John Teufel

Sr. Nancy Campkin CSJ, Director of Religious Ed Trish Frodell, Director of Parish Social Ministry Louise Jane Krol, School Principal Sr. Diane Liona CSJ, Director of Religious Ed Debbie Meyer, Business Manager Robin Reynolds Brennan, Coordinator of Worship and Choir Director Vita Scorcia, Ministry Spiritual Director

Liturgical Schedule Parish Office Phone: 661.3224, press 1 Daily Mass Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-7:30pm 8:30am Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm Weekend Masses Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am-2:00pm Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm E-mail: [email protected] and 6:00pm

Fax: 661.7143 Reconciliation/Confession Website: www.ollchurch.org Saturday: 4:00pm-4:45pm or by appointment Rosary Our Lady of Lourdes School Daily at 8:00am Phone: 587.7200, press 2 Miraculous Medal Novena Monday-Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm Monday at 8:00am E-mail: [email protected]

Religious Education Office Sacraments Phone: 661.5440, press 3 Anointing of the Sick Monday-Friday: 9:00am-Noon, Throughout the liturgical year. If needed sooner, please call 1:00pm-5:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm the Parish Office. E-mail: [email protected] Baptism Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment. Parish Outreach Office Marriage Phone: 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 Catholic Church. For non- Phone: 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 • May 24, 2015

Welcome to our Parish Family New Parishioners are cordially invited to register as members of our Parish Family. Please call or visit our Parish Office.

Remember: Together, we can do something beautiful for God! - Mother Teresa

Pastoral Council 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 Sonia DaSilva Regardless of a person’s history, ethnicity, gender, orientation, Nilo DeLeon age or race, we commit ourselves to open wide the doors of our Jerry Esposito Parish to provide a place of welcome and hospitality. Trish Frodell Pam Gagliano Deborah Lamb Readings for the Week of May 24 Rosalie Mangels Sunday: Acts 2:1-11/ 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25/ Deacon Jack Meehan Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15 John Muldoon Monday: Sir 17:20-24/ Mk 10:17-27 Dottie Perdue Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12/ Mk 10:28-31 Vita Scorcia Wednesday: Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17/ Mk 10:32-45 Thursday Sir 42:15-25/ Mk 10:46-52 Friday: Sir 44:1, 9-13/ Mk 11:11-26 Saturday: Sir 51:12cd-20/ Mk 11:27-33 Parish Staff Next Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/ Rom 8:14-17/ Mt 28:16-20 Patti Anderson Parish Office AnnMarie Buonaspina Financial Summary Director of Youth Choirs Michael Buonaspina Parish Organist Ascension Thursday-May 14 Amount Collected $ 2,533.00 Anne Gregg School Office May 17, 2015 Mary Anne Lettieri Weekly Collection $ 15,226.00 Parish Office Weekly Budget - $ 17,800.00 Rita Spera +/- for the week $ ( 2,574.00) Religious Education Office Lori Walsh Communications Campaign-May 17 Bulletin Editor/Website Amount Collected $ 2,340.00 Pat Young Parish Office The estimated weekly collection needed to maintain and operate our parish buildings, ministries, programs and salaries is $17,800.

Pastor’sLetter

Dear Parishioners:

As I write this letter, I ask for your prayers for a variety of intentions.

Our “First Holy Communion” season will end next Saturday. I would like to thank Sr. Diane and all the catechists 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.

I ask for your continued prayers for persecuted Christians throughout the world, especially in the Middle East and North Africa. As you know, we have been offering a special intention every Sunday for our persecuted brothers and sisters throughout the world. Please pray for their continued safety from Muslim extremist groups like ISIS, etc. At times, it appears as if we are back in Roman times with the persecution.

As you know, Fr. Bob will be leaving us at the end of June after 9 priestly years of service. He will be going to minister at Christ the King parish in Commack. We are still waiting to see who will be coming here to Our Lady of Lourdes. We will be having a “farewell” celebration for Fr. Bob on SUNDAY, JUNE 14. Fr. Bob will celebrate the 12:30pm Mass with a reception to follow. Please save the date! In the meantime, please pray for Fr. Bob as he transitions to a new ministry and pray that Our Lady of Lourdes receives a worthy Associate Pastor as well.

This weekend is Memorial Day weekend. As a country, it is an opportunity to pray for our men and women in the Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives in defense of our country. Too often these holidays like Memorial Day, Veterans’ Day, 4th of July, etc. have been reduced to “shopping day sales.” We need to tell our children and grandchildren about our freedoms, including the freedom of religion.

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

In Christ,

Fr. Brian

PS: Don’t forget the Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA). Currently, our Parish is at 80% of our goal. Remember when we reach 80% in paid pledges of our goal, our Parish receives all the monies collected after that point. Please make a pledge (there are envelopes at the doors of the church) and help both the good work of the Diocese and the good work we do here at Our Lady of Lourdes.

A heart-felt “thank you” to all those who have been collecting the “BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION.” Since September, we have collected over $1,500 in BOX TOPS. I encourage everyone to make the effort to collect them and drop them off at the church. They are found on a variety of items, especially Cheerios, Progresso Soup and Kleenex. As I say many times, it is free money so let’s everyone take advantage of it.

Altar Society Altar linens this week will be cared for by Rita Spera. If you would like to help care for our altar needs, please call the Parish Office at 661.3224.

Members in the Military We ask that you pray especially for those in our parish that are on active duty in the Middle East conflict. Michael Fantauzzi-US Air Force Christopher Florca-US Marines Christopher Jensen-US Air Force Anthony Mannino-US Marines James Rooney III-US Marines

… and remember those of our parish family that are in the armed services, listed in our Parish Book of Intentions.

Pastoral Care of Our Sick Please call the Parish Office at 661.3224 to leave the names of parishioners who:  Are homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist.  Are in Good Samaritan Hospital and/or a local nursing home and would like to be visited by a member of our Pastoral Care Ministry.  Would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.

Parish Spiritual Care Companions Do you know a parishioner who is homebound and would welcome a visit from one of our trained Parish Spiritual Care Companions? Please call Rick Danowski at 586.2192, Vita Scorcia at 669.4717 or Charlie Zeiss at 669.7189. Pray for Our Sick Please remember to keep in your thoughts and prayers … Salvatore Albanese, Nicholas Ambrosino, Philip Ambrosino, David Aslin, Patricia Beni, Dorothy Blandino, Donna Bryant, Thomas J. Calogero III, Patricia Carlson, Anna Cinquemani, Luigi Cinquemani, Dennis Crowley, Kevin Crowley, Robert Day, Karen DellaVecchia, Margaret DeLuca, Jane Desthers, Fran DiMino, Amanda DiTingo, Mark Dixon, Roseann Dorohow, Eileen Douglas, Frank Edwards, Paula Edwards, Patricia Farrice, Jake Feldman, William Fuchs, Kenneth Garretson, Robert Garretson, Jeanette Giordano, Ralph Giordano, Tommy Haughney, Josephine Heffron, Patrick Anthony Heffron, Thomas Hicks, Jr., Betty Infurno, Shena Kahn, Anne Kerrigan, Rose Kordulak, Frank Licciardi, Sean Lillis, Barbara Malmquist, Jean McCauley, James McGarrity, Una McGrade, Vinny Meade, Tara Moore, Peter Murray, Ruth Murray, Dorothy Proctor, Jimmy Reilly, Jo Ann Roccaro-Kellner, Peter Rooney, Joseph J. Schiavoni, Ann Marie Schiraldi, Susan Vanduyne, Camille Watts, Charles Zeiss

Names of the sick are listed for five weeks for short-term requests and five months for long-term.

Celebrating Sacraments Celebrating Mass Intentions

Monday, May 25 St. Bede, St. Gregory VII, St. Mary Magdalene de’Pazzi 8:30am John Meditz

Rest In Peace Tuesday, May 26 Rose Conway St. Philip Neri Michelle Ann Lindsley 8:30am Catherina M. Peterson Mary T. Wysocki Wednesday, May 27 St. Augustine of Canterbury We extend our prayerful 8:30am Rudolf Buono sympathy to the families

and loved ones of those Thursday, May 28 recently deceased. 8:30am Michael A. Trotta

Friday, May 29 8:30am Ralph Daino, Jr.

Saturday, May 30 Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30am Kathleen Walsh (living), Sr. Dorothy Volin (living)

5:00pm Anne Magner Upcoming Marriages Msgr. Brian McNamara

Kimberly Mogelnicki and Sunday, May 31 Daniel McDevitt, 8:00am Helene Lang both OLL Msgr. Brian McNamara

9:30am Pasqualina DiPaola Msgr. Brian McNamara

11:00am Frank E. Buquicchio Msgr. Brian McNamara

12:30pm Patrick Manning Visitor Baptism 6:00pm People of the Parish, Louise Crisci, Patrick J. Collins (first anniversary), Tyler Christopher Baker Peter Montaruli, Robert Cordano, Christopher & Pamela Joseph La Duca, Peggy Henry, Dylan Helen Moore Jennie Quigley Benjamin & Dina Msgr. Brian McNamara Reagan Aurora Mueller Ryan & Susanne

The Parish Office will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. The Parish Office will reopen on Tuesday, May 26 at 9:00am.

Respect Life Ministry Baby Bottle Campaign to Benefit The Life Center of Long Island

The Baby Bottle Campaign to benefit The Life Center of Long Island will be completed with the collection of the filled bottles on the weekend of: May 30th and 31st

Please continue to say the prayer attached to the bottle.

Thank you for your continued prayerful and financial support and be assured it is making a big difference in the lives of many people served by this busy crisis pregnancy center . Keep Going!!

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I dedicated you.”

~ Jeremiah 1:5

Our Lady of Lourdes School The 1960s and 1970s will join in celebrating with the 1980s on Saturday, June 20 at 6:30pm in the All Purpose Room.

*** We are still looking for volunteers to help with what promises to be an outstanding event! Please contact Rich Maher (661.5478) and Frank Antonawich (587.7988)

Let us come together and wish Fr. Bob the best!

Let’s pray together and celebrate all that Fr. Bob has done and been for us at Our Lady of Lourdes

Fr. Bob’s Farewell Gathering Sunday, June 14 at the 12:30pm Mass

followed by light refreshments and fellowship in the School Cafeteria

Calling all High School Graduates! Are you graduating from High School in June? Are you going away to college? If so, stay connected with the Church! There is a group called “Newman Connection”, that reaches out to college Freshmen on the campus of the colleges they are attending. It is a great opportunity to stay connected with the Church.

Simply send us here at the parish by May 31: name of student, name of college that they will be attending (with city and state listed), home address of student. This group will for- ward the information to the Catholic community on that college campus. The local Catholic college community will then get in touch with you when you arrive at the college.

It is a wonderful opportunity to meet other people as well.

Unfolding the Spirit of God’s Rainbow When was the last time you saw a beautiful rainbow? How did it make you feel? Wasn’t it wonderful? Did it make you smile? Did it make you feel good?

Please join the Ministry of Family Healing on Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30pm in the Parish Center as we explore our journey through the storms of life to the hope of God’s rainbow.

Please call the Religious Ed office to register at 661-5440 x 3. As usual food and fellowship to follow. Please join us and bring a friend.

SAGE The SAGE Group (Senior Advocates for Growth and Enrichment) will meet on Tuesday, May 26 in the Parish Center at 9:00am.

Nocturnal Adoration “Come to me all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.”

This is Jesus Christ’s invitation every first Saturday of the month. The Blessed Sacrament is taken to the altar after the 5:00pm Mass and is exposed up to 9:50pm. Everyone is invited to spend some time in front of the Blessed Sacrament to offer prayers, petitions and thanksgiving to Jesus. Nocturnal Adoration will follow the 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, June 6, concluding with Benediction at 9:50pm. Please come and pray with us. All are invited and welcome. Bring a friend!

Donations 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 661.3224, press 4.

Canned chili Canned fruit Canned vegetables Pork & beans Soups

Aroundthe Parish Tuna

Pilgrimage to France - August 26-September 7, 2015

CruiseOne Contact: Monica Colonna 631.539.9756 or [email protected]

2015 Catholic Ministries Appeal Serving God by Serving Others

Monday is Memorial Day, and we would like to recognize and show our appreciation to all who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and the freedoms we enjoy.

We would like to ask you to take a moment tomorrow to pray for those that have served and are serving our nation. Many families have lost loved ones, and our military men and women that have survived will face count- less struggles and challenges for the rest of their lives.

On Monday, when we honor and celebrate their service and sacrifice, let us also remember the once homeless veterans, who because of your support of the Catholic Ministries Appeal, have been helped through our ministries and programs like Catholic Charities Project Veterans’ Independence.

Thank you for your support! You make a difference in the lives of so many through your prayers and generosity!

To learn more about a Veteran who was helped by Project Veterans’ Independence, please visit our Web Site at: catholicministriesappeal.org to view our video.

Goal: $107,300.00 Pledges: $ 87,576.00 # of Donors: 408 Payments (as of 5/19): $ 60,431.00

Once we reach our goal in paid pledges, the Parish receives a rebate of 20%. Help the good work of the Diocese and help our Parish at the same time! Please pledge today.

Send your child to camp at Our Lady of Lourdes this summer! During the summer, children get a well deserved vacation from school, but parents still have to work. Camps ‘R’ Us takes the worry out of planning your child’s summer vacation. Camps ‘R’ Us provides families with the most safe, fun and affordable summer day camp experience available. Its award-winning camp programs offer children, ages 3 - 15, a diverse summer experience, including Sports, Arts & Crafts, Games, Swimming, Bowling, Trips, Special Events and much more. Their premier facilities, top-notch staff, and unique affordability have earned them the reputation as one of the best summer camps on Long Island. Visit: www.campsrus.org for more information and details! Questions? Call 516-935-2267 or email: [email protected]

O.L.L. SCHOOL Looking for a school for September? Look no further than our Parish School!

Now Accepting Registrations for 2015-2016

“Someone Special & Me,” Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten Full day Kindergarten Grades 1-7

Call the School Office at 631-587-7200 ext. 100, or email ([email protected]) and visit our web site at ollschool.org

Schedule a tour of our wonderful school and learn first-hand about our programs!

Please join us for Our Lady Of Lourdes School

Dancing, Eating, Drinking, Laughing….

and the return of the popular BLING BAR

36 West Main Street, Bay Shore June 5th, 2015 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

To volunteer or for more information, please contact:

Britt Gasparo at [email protected] or (516) 702-5383 ______

Tickets cost $60 each

Please send cash or checks payable to Our Lady of Lourdes School by Friday, May 22nd

Name ______Number of Tickets ______

Amount Enclosed ______

Ministry of Praise Members pray at home for the intentions of the Church and Parish; designed for the homebound, senior citizens, etc. Monthly calendar is available in the Narthex. Prayer requests can be left in the Ministry of Praise box along with the name and address of any homebound person who might want a copy of the calendar mailed to them (please print).

Good Samaritan Prayer Group of L.I. The Good Samaritan Prayer Group of Long Island holds their meetings every Friday (except the first Friday of the month) at OLL School in Room 16 from 8:00pm until 10:00pm. All are welcome to experience singing, praying and fellowship.

Prayer for Divine Mercy An invitation to all men and women to be part of God’s plan. We invite you to meet in prayer for the world and our nation to put their trust in God. Our hope is that the nations will have a new spirit of morality. Please come with your love and hope for humanity as well as your prayer requests. We gather together every Thursday at 1:30pm before the Blessed Sacrament for about one half hour. For more information, call Charles Argento at 586.8528.

Boy Scout Troop 179 For more than 41 years, Our Lady of Lourdes has been sponsoring Boy Scout Troop 179 of West Islip. We meet every Thursday in the School Cafeteria from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. If you are interested in joining Boy Scouts, check out our website and stop by a meeting! Website: http://witroop179.wix.com/bsatroop179# Email: [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. ALANON: Wednesday at 10am. Beginner’s meeting at 9:30am. Free babysitting available. AA Day-by-Day/Girls Night Out: Thursday at 7:30pm.

In addition to our parish website, please visit us on Facebook at The Parish Family of Our Lady of Lourdes. Click “Like” and you will receive the latest

news on upcoming parish events and information. Aroundthe Parish

St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School to Host Annual Men of Vision Gentlemen’s Dinner at View in Oakdale Honoring Three Men who have Made Significant Contributions to SJB

St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School will honor three men who have made significant contributions to the school over the years at its annual Men of Vision Gentlemen’s Dinner. All proceeds will benefit St. John’s Visionary Fund. This dinner will be held at View in Oakdale on Tuesday, June 16 at 6:00pm. Honorees include:

 Artie Dromerhauser of Bay Shore, Director of St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center Foundation  Robert R. Spina, Jr. ’81 of North Massapequa, Attorney, Private Practice  Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan ’80, native of Lindenhurst, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre

Tickets for the dinner and sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting the Office of Insti- tutional Advancement’s Development Office at 631.587.8000, extension 177. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.sjblaumni.org or www.stjohnthebaptist.net and click on the Gentlemen’s Dinner icon.

Bereavement Support Groups Good Shepherd Hospice Bereavement Services are open to anyone in the community who has experienced a loss through death at no charge. Upcoming Bereavement Support Groups, led by a Bereavement Specialist, include:

Spousal/Partner Loss Group – 6/11/15-7/30/15; 4:00pm-5:30pm General Loss Group – 6/11/15-7/30/15; 6:00pm-7:30pm

Both groups held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9 Clinton Avenue, Bay Shore. Registration required – please call Sheila Felice, LCSW-R at 631.828.7629.

Cub Scout Pack 279 For 43 years, Cub Scout Pack 279 of West Islip has been serving boys, grades one through five, through scouting. See what adventures await you! For more information, contact Kelly Wood at 631-983-8026.

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

Growing with the Gospel 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 Bible 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

God, thank you for sending your Spirit so I can stay close to Jesus, too.

Something to Draw

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