“I am the Alpha
Revelation 22:13
and the Omega.Revelation” 7:9
Our Lady of Lourdes · Seventh Sunday of Easter · May 12, 2013
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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.
Daily Mass 8 AM
Mission Statement Weekend Masses Saturday: 5 PM As stewards of all that God has given us, the Parish Family Sunday: 8 AM, 9:30 AM, of Our Lady of Lourdes serves and ministers to all who come 11 AM, 12:30 PM and 6 PM to this place. Regardless of a person’s history, ethnicity, gender, orientation, age or race, we commit ourselves to open Reconciliation/Confession Saturday: 4 PM - 4:45 PM wide the doors of our Parish to provide a place of welcome and hospitality.
Rosary Daily after 8 AM Mass
Miraculous Medal Novena Vision... Monday after 8 AM Mass so that all may know that they are a vital part of the Body of Christ, we further recommit and challenge ourselves to... Anointing of the Sick Throughout the liturgical year. If needed sooner, please call the Live out our Baptismal call passionately by caring for all Parish Office. of God’s people with justice. Baptism Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment. Grow in an understanding of God’s role in each of our lives.
Marriage Arranged at least six months in ad- Respond to the Gospel in a radical way, inviting and inspiring vance, please call the Parish Office. all to form the Kingdom of God in every moment of life.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults(RCIA) A process to be em- Acknowledge we are not complete without the willingness to grow, braced by the Catholic Church. For non-Catholics and for Catholics who discern and discover the Spirit who moves and guides us. have never received formal religious education. If interested, please call the Parish Office.
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Parish Office 455 Hunter Avenue West Islip, NY 11795 Pastoral Team 661.3224, option 1 Msgr. Brian McNamara Pastoral Council Monday-Thursday Pastor Msgr. Brian McNamara 9 AM - 7:30 PM Eileen Rega Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM Rev. Patsy Amabile Diane Ackerly Saturday: 9 AM - 3 PM Associate Pastor Stacie Baltrusitis Sunday: 9 AM - 2 PM Rev. Robert Scheckenback Mary Borgs email: [email protected] Associate Pastor Lisa Cantalino fax: 661.7143 Sonia DaSilva website: www.ollchurch.org Nilo DeLeon Deacon John DeGuardi Jerry Esposito Our Lady of Lourdes School Deacon Tom Lucie Trish Frodell 44 Toomey Road Deacon Jack Meehan Rosalie Mangels West Islip, NY 11795 Coordinator of Stewardship Maryellen McKee 587.7200, option 2 Deacon John Teufel Deacon Jack Meehan Monday-Friday John Muldoon 9 AM - 3 PM Bob Natale Sr. Nancy Campkin email: [email protected] Vita Scorcia Director of Religious Education Trish Frodell Religious Education Office Director of Parish Social Ministry Parish Staff 661.5440, option 3 Louise Jane Krol AnnMarie Buonaspina Monday-Friday School Principal Director of Youth Choirs 9 AM - Noon Sr. Diane Liona Michael Buonaspina 1 PM - 5 PM Director of Religious Education Parish Organist 7 PM - 9 PM Mary McMahon Anne Gregg email: [email protected] Business Manager School Office Robin Reynolds-Brennan Mary Anne Lettieri Parish Outreach Office Coordinator of Worship Parish Office 661.9262, option 4 OLL Choir Director Debbie Meyer Monday- Friday Vita Scorcia Bulletin Editor/Business Office 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Ministry Spiritual Director Rita Spera Religious Education Office S.A.G.E. Lori Walsh 661.3224, ext. 122 Parish Office (Senior Advocates for Growth and Enrichment) email: [email protected]
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Taize Looking for another way to pray? Come join us on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:30 PM in the Parish Center. Taize is a form of worship that provides some time in our busy lives where we can stop and focus on the love of God. Together we will share simple chants and prayers that will help guide us as we bring our concerns and hopes to the Lord.
Holy Name Society The Holy Name Society invites the men of our parish, young and old, to join us. We can use the wisdom of the older men and the energy and fresh ideas of our younger men. The Holy Name Society meets on the second Sunday of each month. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, May 19. We come together to pray the Rosary at 7:40 AM in the Church and the meeting will follow the 8 AM Mass at 9 AM in Room 16. Stop by, all are welcome!
Usher Meeting Calling ushers and those who would like to be an usher... There will be a meeting on Tuesday May 21st in the Parish Center at 7:30pm. We will be discussing our procedures and any concerns you may have. It is very important that you attend this meeting. Bring a friend! We are always in need of new ushers.
Feast Volunteer Meeting
The Our Lady of Lourdes Italian Feast will be here before you know it. As in the past, we need plenty of volunteers to make it successful. Won’t you consider being part of this great tradition. Our first volunteer meeting will be Thursday, May 16 from 7 – 8 PM in the Parish Center. Remember, “All Are Welcome!” Should you have any questions, please contact Frank Antonawich at 631.587.7988 or Rich Maher at 631.661.5478.
The Secret Pearl Ministry of Family Healing Spring 2013 When we say that what comes to mind? Each word or thought of ours can be like a pearl that you drop in a secret place of another’s heart. In some hour of need, the recipient finds the treasure and realizes for the first time its VALUE. Come and join us as we explore just how God can be the SECRET PEARL in our lives. The Ministry of Family Healing invites you to a night of prayer and reflection. We will be meeting on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:30 PM in the Parish Center. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. Please call the Religious Education Around Our Around Parish Office at 661.5440, option 3 to register. Please join us and bring a friend.
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Dear Parishioners: Happy Mother’s Day! To all our Moms and Grandmothers, we pray that God will reward them for all their sacrificial love towards us over the years. As you know, we have been putting on a new roof on the school. Ac- tually, since there are different roof levels, it is more like new roofs on the school building. Hopefully, this will be completed by the time you read this letter –praise God. Also, that should mean that we will not have to worry about the school roof(s) for another 25 years! While we were up on the roof, we did some work on the pointing as well. In the next few years, we will have to look at the roof of the convent and the roof of the rectory ,but that is in the future. We are beginning to look at the next step of our Capital Campaign Project which is the refurbishing of all the sidewalks and parking lot. We will be replacing many sections of the sidewalk and some sections of the parking lot as well. The Diocesan Office of Construction will assist us in this endeavor. All this will take place this summer.
Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty was imprisoned by the Communist in Hungary in the 1950’s. He wrote this beautiful reflection on motherhood.
Remember: Together we can do something beautiful for God. In Christ, Fr. Brian
The most important person on earth is a mother. She cannot claim the honor of having built Notre Dame Cathedral. She need not. She has built something more magnificent than any cathedral— a dwelling for an immortal soul. The tiny perfection of her baby’s body. “The angels have not been blessed with such a grace. They cannot share in God’s creative miracle to bring new saints to Heaven. Only a human mother can. Mothers are closer to God the Creator than any other creatures. God joins forces with mothers in performing this act of creation… What on God’s good earth is more glorious than this: to be a mother?”
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OLL School Registration Now Accepting Registrations for 2013-2014
Limited Openings in “Someone Special & Me,” Nursery, Pre-K Applications also being accepted for Grades K-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!
May Crowning On WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 the school will be having a MAY CROWNING. We will have Mass at 9:00am and following Mass, we will process to the Blessed Mother Statue in front of the school and then have the May Crowning. All our welcome! Come join us as we honor Mary.
Race for Education Our students are looking for sponsors in the upcoming “Race for Education” to raise funds for our parish school. Parishioners are invited to sponsor a student — any dollar amount is welcome. Contact Ms. Krista Harris at [email protected] if you can help!
What can we learn from myths? In the month of May, the third grade art students will be focusing on the essential question: What can we learn from myths? The question comes from the Common Core Standards in Language Arts. Students will create a project incorporating Dragons in Caves, with drawing, painting, and constructing. Topics of the Middle Ages, dragon folklore, and caves will be discussed.
Ladies Night Out Friday June 7, 2013 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm The Victorian Room 36 W. Main Street, Bay Shore A night of eating, drinking, dancing and winning. Bring your girlfriends and family members. Tickets cost $55 each. To volunteer for this event or for more information please contact Britt Gasparo at [email protected] or 516.702-5383.
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OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 19 11 AM—1 PM Our Lady of Lourdes School Lobby
At Camps ‘R’ Us, we think every family should be able to afford summer camp for their children. That’s why, since 1993, we’ve offered a private day camp experience for a fraction of the cost of other camps, and for less than the cost of a babysitter too!
Our award winning camp programs offer children a diverse summer experience, including sports, arts & crafts, gaming, swimming, bowling, trips, special events, and much more. Our premier facilities, top-notch staff and unique affordability have earned us the reputation as one of the best summer camps on Long Island.
Now is the time to be thinking about this summer. Call 516.935.CAMP (2267) or visit www.campsrus.org.
Camp will be held from June 24 through August 16, from 9 AM until 5PM (extended day available for an additional fee).
Ballroom Dancing Lessons Does the thought of dancing a Waltz cause you to “Jitterbug?” The idea of a Tango cause your stomach to “Rhumba?”
DANCING WITH THE STARS COMES TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES!
Mondays: May 13, 20 from 8:00pm – 9:00pm in the All Purpose Room. Cost: $30.00 per couple per class / $120.00 for all 5 classes. Classes will be taught by Melissa Spinelli – certified dance instructor. Please call the Parish Office at 661.3224 for more information. Turn off your TV on Monday nights and join us for the real thing … DANCING WITH THE STARS AT OLL!
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Baptism Ronald Louis Delaney Glen & Danielle
Rest In Peace Rosemarie Marmo died on April 29 and celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial was May 3. We extend our prayerful sympathy to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and entire family.
Paula Dannhauser died on May 3 and a memorial Mass was celebrated on May 10 at Good Samaritan Hospital Chapel. We extend our prayerful sympathy to her daughter, Kimberly, and entire family.
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 1:30 PM before the Blessed Sacrament for about one half hour. For more information, call Charles Argento at 586.8528.
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 PM until 10 PM. All are welcome to experience singing, pray- ing and fellowship each evening.
Support Groups Alcoholics Anonymous: Monday and Tuesday at 8 PM and Saturday at 2 PM and 7 PM in Lourdes Hall (convent lower level.) ALANON: Wednesday at 10 AM in Lourdes Hall (convent lower level.) Free babysitting available Beginner’s meeting at 9:30 AM. AA Day-by-Day/Girls Night Out: Thursday at 7:30 PM in Lourdes Hall (convent lower level.) Men’s Bible Based Recovery Group: 1st three Wednesdays of the month at 8 PM in Lourdes Hall (convent lower level.) Open to men with any addiction, a 12 step program using the “Life Recovery Bible.”
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Remembering… Mass Intentions Monday, May 13 Our Lady of Fatima 8:00 AM Steven Perone & Frances Torina
Tuesday, May 14 Saint Mathias, apostle 8:00 AM Angela Piazza
Wednesday, May 15 Saint Isidore 8:00 AM Edward Wernikowski
Thursday, May 16 8:00 AM Fred Ansman
Friday, May 17 8:00 AM Joseph D’Amato
Saturday, May 18 8:00 AM Anthony D’Auria, Gerald LoCascio, Jack Corso, Rosalie McKnight, Rosa Mastrorocco
5:00 PM Daniel Salegna Fr. Brian McNamara
Sunday, May 19 8:00 AM John Lovari Fr. Brian McNamara
9:30 AM Rudolph Kretschmann Fr. Brian McNamara
11:00 AM Stephanie Garcia Fr. Bob Scheckenback
12:30 PM Joseph Rizzo Fr. Bob Scheckenback
6:00 PM People of the Parish, Diana Zotto, Jennie Quigley, Lucille DeVitto, Thomas Labetti, Theresa Charles, Lawrence F. Kelly, Sr. & Vita J. Kelly, Buddy, Holly, & Murphy (living) Fr. Bob Scheckenback
Altar Society Altar linens this week will be cared for by Elizabeth Netska. If you would like to help care for our altar needs, please call the Parish Office at 661.3224.
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Cereal Cookies Crackers Juice Peanut butter/jelly Donations to Outreach Parish Outreach receives many 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, option 4.
Telecare: The Best in Catholic Television! Pentecost 2013: Town Hall with Bishop William Murphy On Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013, Bishop William Murphy will host a live 2 hour program that celebrates the Year of Faith, and our commitment to Belong More Deeply through the New Evangelization! The program will air LIVE 7:00PM – 9:00PM ET followed by Mass from Rome with His Holiness Pope Francis. Join parishes and people throughout the Diocese of Rockville Centre with live remotes, special guests, entertainment, and the ability to call or email a question to the Bishop! We encourage parishes to watch together in groups and at home on Cablevision channel 29 /137 or Verizon FiOS channel 296. The live program will also be available at TelecareTV.org. Questions can be emailed ahead of time to: [email protected]
“Something About Mary” The Montfort Missionaries are hosting a series of Tuesday Evenings of Prayer focusing on the Blessed Mother. These evenings will take place at the Montfort Spiritual Center at 26 South Saxon Avenue in Bay Shore. For more information, call: 631-666-7500. The evenings consist of a Conference, Rosary and Eucharist and run from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. The themes are: May 14: Fatima - Call to Penance; May 21: Guadalupe - Call to Forgiveness, May 28: Our Tainted Nature’s Solitary Boast.
The Montfort Missionaries are also hosting a “Quiet Day of Prayer” on Saturday, June 15 from 9:30am – 3:30pm at the Montfort Spiritual Center at 26 South Saxon Avenue in Bay Shore. There will be two conferences, exposition, rosary, Mass and the opportunity for Confession. Bishop John Dunne and Fr. Gerald Fitzsimmons will lead the two conferences.
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Join Fr. Brian McNamara on a pilgrimage to
November 11—19, 2013 $2,999 from New York www.pilgrimages.com/mcnamara
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7th Sunday of Easter
Parents of young children spend a lot of time teaching them manners. It is part of the socialization process in which three-, four-, and five-year-olds learn to come outside of themselves. They begin to recognize that there are others in the world, and that unlike in their infancy when all attention was focused on them, they now discover that they must interact with others who also have a claim on the social order. By teaching young children not only the words, but also the concepts of "please" and "thank you," parents assist their youngsters in finding a place in society. Children learn that they need to share, that not everything belongs to them. They discover that they must interact with others to get things to work properly. "Please" and "thank you" acknowledges that outsiders also have rights. All this brings us to Sunday's Gospel. There are only a few places in the New Tes- tament in which we actually hear Jesus pray. The Gospel today is one of those. As he ad- dresses the Father he prays not only for the disciples gathered with him at the Last Sup- per, but he also prays for us. He asks that we may be one and that we may be brought to perfection. Across two thousand years of time, Jesus is asking his Father to take care of us today! "Please" and "thank you" are key words in prayer. They are actually part of three of the four traditional forms of prayer. Petition (asking for ourselves) and Intercession (asking on behalf of others) are "please." A prayer of thanksgiving is, of course, "thank you." The fourth type of prayer is adoration or praise. In his prayer, Jesus is interceding for us with his Father. It is the kind of prayer we can emulate, getting us out of ourselves as we ask God to be attentive to the needs of so many others in this world. ©2013 Liturgical Publications Inc
Readings for the Week of May 12, 2013
Sunday: Acts 7:55-60/Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20/Jn 17:20-26 Monday: Acts 19:1-8/Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Jn 15:9-17 Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38/Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21/Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Morning: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/Jn 21:20-25 Next Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Ez 37:1-14/Jl 3:1-5/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Liturgy Word the of Liturgy Day: Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26
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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 would like to be visited by a member of our Pastoral Care Ministry. Would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.
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. They are: Brian Clark-US Army Bryan R. Dempsey-US Marines Jeremy deRoxas-US Air Force Michael Fantauzzi-US Air Force Christopher Florca-US Marines Kyle Fouhy-US Marines
Anthony Mannino-US Marines James Rooney III-US Marines Christopher Wilson-US Marines ...and remember those of our parish family that are in the armed services, listed in our Parish Book of Intentions.
Pray for Our Sick Please remember to keep in your thoughts and prayers … Salvatore Albanese, Baby Patrick Anthony, Joseph Badala, Jr., James Bianco, Jennifer Bonamico, Tom Brennan, Rebecca Ann Budriss, Leonora Campolo, Artie Clemens, Patti Clemens, Brian Contelmo, Regina Cranor, Neil Coogan, Maureen D’Ambramo, Beverly DeCanio, Jeanne DellaRagione, Angela Domino, Frank Edwards, Franklin Edwards, Arlene Egloff, Eileen Eisele, Betty Fallon, Jake Feldman, Joann Fiorello, Denise Frame, Elizabeth Fredriksen, Billy Fuchs, Donna Galindez, Kenneth Garretson, Joy Grimes, Arthur Gross, Christopher Huckstadt, Shena Kahn, Terry Keegan, Robyn Kerrigan, Kelly (Kunz) Lee, Marilyn Lentino, Patrick J. Lillis, John Liona, Christopher Maher, Anthony Marotta, Marge Marotta, Denise Michelback, Elizabeth Minicozzi, Allen Minkler, John Muldoon, Patrick O’Connor, Jr., Ayn Paolella, Phyllis Pasciuta, Mary Petersen, Joanne Popper, Joseph Radosti, Ann Roden, Shirley Roefs, Sanchez Family, Joseph J. Schiavoni, Joseph S. Schiavoni, Ann Marie Schiraldi, Joseph Sepe, Nancy Turano
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Financial Summary
May 5, 2013 Weekly Collection $ 17,131.00 Weekly Budget -$ 19,000.00 +/- for the week $ (1,869.00)
The estimated weekly collection needed to maintain and operate our parish buildings, ministries, programs, and salaries is $19,000.
Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish whose giving- whether of alms or of service-will be an expression of gratitude for what the Father has given them.
Bulletin Reflection 7th Sunday of Easter Today’s reading contains the somber warning that Jesus is coming soon and will bring to each person the reward that his or her conduct deserves. Has my stewardship of the blessings entrusted to me been such that I could respond joy- fully, “Amen!”?
2013 Catholic Ministries Appeal Serving God by Serving Others Our parish has received $47,480 in pledges towards our goal of $110, 900. Thank you to all those who have responded. You should have received a letter from Fr. Brian this week, encouraging everyone who has not yet given a gift to the Appeal, to please consider helping those in need in our parish and all across Long Island. All gifts, no matter what the amount, make a difference in people’s lives in our Church community. And this year, as you all know, the need is so much greater due to in part to the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. It is because of parish- ioners like you that we can meet these ever growing needs. Please help if you can.
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Gianna Mass for Couples Struggling with Infertility and Recurrent Miscarriage On Thursday, May 16th at 6:30 p.m., The Gianna Mass will be offered at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 411 East 68th Street (between York and First Ave.), Manhattan, for the inten- tions of those struggling with infertility and pregnancy-related difficulties. Time for venera- tion of the relics of St. Gianna will be made available. A light wine and cheese reception will follow at which Dr. Anne Nolte from the Gianna Center and additional Creighton fertility care practitioners will be on hand to speak with anyone who is interested. The event is open to the public and all are invited to attend. For more information contact the Diocese of Rockville Centre Respect Life Office at 516-678-5800, ext 626. Fatima Day Come celebrate Fatima Day at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Island in Manorville, NY on Monday, May 13. We will have Stations of the Cross at 10 AM, Mass at 11:30 AM, “The Triumph” a powerful new Medjugorje film at 1:30 PM and Benediction at 3 PM.
Long Island/ Metro Retrouvaille You Can Help Heal Your Marriage Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse?
Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped thousands of couples worldwide experiencing ALL TYPES of marital difficulties. For confidential information about the Retrouvaille program, or to register for the upcoming weekend that begins on Friday, June 7th at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington. Please call 1-800-470-2230 and you will be connected directly and confidentially to a couple from Long Island/ Metro Retrouvaille who can help.
Honor Roll Congratulations to Michael Q. Goldin and Grant M. Macina who have made the second trimester Honor Roll at Chaminade High School. Great job! Congratulations to Katharine Scheid who has made the third quarter Honor Roll at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School. Great job! Congratulations to the following students who have earned Summa Cum Laude Honors at Saint John the Baptist Diocesan High School. They are: Katherine Molina, Lisa DeMotta, Rory Hannigan, Robert Buonaspina, Marco Chavez, Brandon Khoury, Dorothy Wil- kinson, Katherine Moeller, and Michael Sabarese. Great job!
Religion & Rock Tune into “Religion & Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7 AM to 8 AM on WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 on the East End of Long Island. Listen on Saturdays at 11 PM on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11 PM on Community Happenings Community XM Satellite, Channel 117. Next Sunday’s theme is “Parents. ”
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Growing with the Gospel Growing Sharing the Gospel If pieces are missing from a jigsaw puzzle, you cannot see the whole picture. If keys are missing from a piano, you cannot hear a whole song. When Christians do not work well together, the world cannot see how great and loving God is. Jesus prayed that all of us would stay close to God and to one another. Do your part. Encourage other Christians.
Mission for the Week Plan a service project with children from another Christian church in your area. Collect food for a food pantry, or sing songs to the grandmas and grandpas in a nursing home.
Prayer God, I want the world to see how good you are. Help me to be good and loving to all Christians.
Something to Draw Draw a picture of you and other children from your church collecting food for the poor.
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