Our Lady of Lourdes Parish 455 Hunter Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795
Msgr. Brian McNamara, Pastor Rev. Lawrence Maduewesi, in Residence Chaplain, Southside Hospital
Deacon John De Guardi, Deacon Tom Lucie, Deacon Rich Maher, Deacon Jack Meehan, Deacon John Teufel
Sr. Nancy Campkin CSJ, Director of Religious Ed Trish Frodell, Director of Parish Social Ministry Louise Jane Krol, School Principal Sr. Diane Liona CSJ, Director of Religious Ed Debbie Meyer, Business Manager Robin Reynolds Brennan, Coordinator of Acts 2:1 Worship and Choir Director Vita Scorcia, Ministry Spiritual Director Liturgical Schedule
Parish Office Daily Mass Phone: 631.661.3224, press 1 8:30am Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-7:30pm Weekend Masses Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday: 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm Sunday: 9:00am-2:00pm and 6:00pm
E-mail: [email protected] Reconciliation/Confession Fax: 631.661.7143 Saturday: 4:00pm-4:45pm or by appointment Website: www.ollchurch.org Rosary
Our Lady of Lourdes School Daily at 8:00am Phone: 631.587.7200, press 2 Miraculous Medal Novena Monday-Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm Monday at 8:00am E-mail: [email protected] Sacraments Religious Education Office Anointing of the Sick Phone: 631.661.5440, press 3 Throughout the liturgical year. If needed sooner, please call Monday-Friday: 9:00am-Noon, the Parish Office. 1:00pm-5:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm Baptism E-mail: [email protected] Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment. Marriage Parish Outreach Office Arranged at least six months in advance, please call the Parish Phone: 631.661.9262, press 4 Office. Monday-Friday: 9:30am-3:30pm Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
SAGE (Senior Advocates for Growth and Enrichment) A process to be embraced by the Catholic Church. For non- Phone: 631.661.3224, Ext. 122 Catholics and for Catholics who have never received formal E-mail: [email protected] religious education. If interested, please call the Parish Office.
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time • February 19, 2017
Welcome to our Parish Family New Parishioners are cordially invited to register as members of our Parish Family. Please call or visit our Parish Office.
Remember: Together, we can do something beautiful for God! - Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Pastoral Council Mission Statement Msgr. Brian McNamara As stewards of all that God has given us, the Parish Family of Eileen Rega Our Lady of Lourdes serves and ministers to all who come to Mary Borgs this place. Lisa Cantalino 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 Readings for the Week of February 19 Deborah Lamb Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18/ 1Cor 3:16-23/ Mt 5:38-48 Rosalie Mangels Monday: Sir 1:1-10/ Mk 9:14-29 Deacon Jack Meehan Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11/ Mk 9:30-37 John Muldoon Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/ Mt 16:13-19 Dottie Perdue Thursday: Sir 5:1-8/ Mk 9:41-50 Vita Scorcia Friday: Sir 6:5-17/ Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Sir 17:1-15/ Mk 10:13-16 Next Sunday: Is 49:14-15/ 1Cor 4:1-5/ Mt 6:24-34
Parish Staff Patti Anderson Parish Office/Bulletin Editor Financial Summary AnnMarie Buonaspina Director of Youth Choirs Michael Buonaspina Parish Organist Mary Malinowski February 12 2017 Parish Office Weekly Collection $ 15,436.00 Mary Anne Lettieri Weekly Budget - $ 17,800.00 Parish Office +/- for the week $ (2,364.00) Rita Spera Religious Education Office Lori Walsh Website Pat Young The estimated weekly collection needed to maintain and operate Parish Office our parish buildings, ministries, programs and salaries is $17,800.
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Dear Parishioners: Pastor’s Letter
Last week, I wrote about the sacrament of marriage. I would like to continue this week, focusing on marriage as a vocation. Next week, I would like to focus on Pope Francis and his view of the sacra- ment of marriage..
Marriage is a vocation. A vocation is a call from God; it comes from the Latin word, vocare, which means “to call”. Usually, when we think of vocations, we think of vocations to the priesthood or the religious life. They, indeed, are vocations. However, in truth, all of us have a vocation. In fact, all of
us have two vocations.
The first vocation, or call from God, is shared by all of us. Each and every one of us who are baptized has a vocation or a call from God to become holy. If you want to know what your job description is as a baptized Christian, it is this: by the time you die, you are supposed to be a saint! Everyone, not just priests or religious, is called to live that life of holiness.
How we become a saint is our second vocation. God called me to become a saint by being a priest; God has called others to become saints by becoming religious sisters or brothers. But God has called the vast majority of us to become saints by entering into the sacrament of marriage.
I think this an awesome thing to consider. On your wedding day, as you exchange your vows and say “yes” to one another, you are, at the same time, saying “yes” to God. You are cooperating with God’s plan for you.
There are many ways to get to Boston; you can drive, take the train, fly, etc. Just so, there are many ways to become a saint. My vocation to be a priest is not better than one’s vocation to the married life. My vocation to the priesthood is different; it is very different from one’s vocation to the married life but it is not better. In both cases, we are saying “yes” to God’s call or plan for me and for you. In both cases, we also are challenged to say “yes” to God’s vocation every day of my priesthood and every day of one’s married life.
Don’t forget that we have a number of exciting events coming up in March. We have our PARISH MISSION from Monday, March 13 to Thursday, March 16. On Saturday, March 11 we are having a St. Patrick/St. Joseph Day Dinner Dance hosted by the Rosary Christian Mothers and the Holy Name Society. Finally, on Sunday afternoon, March 19 (2:00pm – 5:00pm) we are hosting our annual Victorian Tea for the benefit of our Parish Outreach.
Remember: Together, we can do something beautiful for God.
In Christ,
Fr. Brian
PS: Calling all Vietnam War Veterans. The Long Island Air Force Association is hosting a series of events honoring those men and women who served in the Vietnam War. Please see Page 15 of this week’s bulletin to find the Application Form and the documentation needed (DD-214). It is a nice ceremony and I encourage all Vietnam War veterans to apply for the Commemorative Medal.
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Altar Society Altar linens this week will be cared for by Carol Grillo. If you would like to help care for our altar needs, please call the Parish Office at 631.661.3224.
Members in the Military We ask that you pray especially for those in our parish that are on active duty in the Middle East conflict. Michael DiMatteo-US Marines Michael Fantauzzi-US Air Force Christopher Florca-US Marines Colby Matthew Kelly-US Army
Anthony Mannino-US Marines James Rooney III-US Marines Michael Wilkinson-US Army
… and remember those of our parish family that are in the armed services, listed in our Parish Book of Intentions.
Pastoral Care of Our Sick Please call the Parish Office at 661.3224 to leave the names of parishioners who: Are homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist. Are in Good Samaritan Hospital and/or a local nursing home and would like to be visited by a member of our Pastoral Care Ministry. Would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.
Pray for Our Sick Please remember to keep in your thoughts and prayers … Sal Albanese, Mary Anne Anitra, Tina Aparo, Joseph Bacchi, Joanne Brenner, Michael Brenner, Lisa Charron-Culloty, Dianne Cullen, Harold Deegan, Patti Di Mino, Sal DePetro, Francine Dimino, Amanda Di Tingo, James Dobson, Adrienne Forbes, Nicole Funk, Charlene Grahn, Erik Hasenstab, Josephine Heffron, Patrick Anthony Heffron, Thomas Hicks, Jr., Donald Horne, Msgr. William Jablonski, Henry Kahn, Shena Kahn, Anne Kerrigan, Maryjane Keveny, George Koehler, Anita Kuntz, Patrick Lillis, Sean Lillis, Ellen McGee, Vinny Meade, Peter Porzio, Dorothy Proctor, Nannette Proscia, June Quirino, Henry Ravero, Jimmy Reilly, Joseph Roccaro, Joseph J. Schiavoni, Anne Marie Schiraldi, Joseph Sefcik, Loretta Sullivan, Rosemarie Sorrese, Laura Terryn, Linda Uher, Andrew Velten, Kevin Zwiebel
Names of the sick will be listed for six weeks for short-term requests and six months for long-term.
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Sacraments Celebrating Mass Intentions Monday, February 20 Presidents’ Day 8:30am Gloria & Louis Maggi
Tuesday, February 21 St. Peter Damian 8:30am Walter Sierra
Wednesday, February 22 Upcoming Marriages The Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle 8:30am Salvatore Graziano
Bridget Gorman, Our Lady of Lourdes, W. Islip Thursday, February 23 and St. Polycarp Kristopher Pomilla, 8:30am Georgia Laracose & Family Our Lady of Grace, W. Babylon Friday, February 24 8:30am Marie Janetti
Saturday, February 25 8:30am People of the Parish
5:00pm Thomas J. Calogero
Sunday, February 26 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00am John Sureau, Sr.
9:30am Edward Cameron III
Baptism 11:00am Robert Beck
Kylie Marie Calder Norah Claire Doherty 12:30pm Kurt J. Reuter
6:00pm People of the Parish, Gladys Donat, Barbara Hopp, Ruth Nolan
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Now and at the Hour of Our Death Catholic Guidance for End-of-Life Decision Making Illness and aging, coupled with rapid advances in medical technology, can lead to heightened anxiety when health care decisions must be made. Go to www.CatholicEndofLife.org for assistance in navigating the end-of-life challenges that you and/or your loved ones face. Learn about the key principles of Catholic teaching in this area, and how to apply them in the complex world of medical advance directives.
Men’s Prayer Group - evening An evening Men’s Prayer Group! It will be held once a month, on the third Tuesday of each month from 7:30pm until 8:30pm. The next meeting will be on Tuesday night, February 21 in the Spiritual Life Center. Come with your ideas. We’ll read and dis- cuss the Liturgy for the following Sunday Mass. For more information, call Clifford Proctor at 631.669.3198.
Always Our Children We are gay and lesbian Catholics, their family members and friends who meet once a month to pray, support each other and discuss how God is present in our lives. We look forward to meeting this month on Thursday, February 23 at 7:30pm in the Spiritual Life Center. Each month, a relevant different topic is discussed and reflected upon. Come join us; all are welcome.
CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Youth Group will meet next SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 at 4:30pm in the Parish Center. ALL High School students are invited. Stop by for some fun and friendship!
Donations to Outreach If you would like to make a donation to Parish Outreach in memory of a loved one, please call Trish Frodell, Director of Parish Social Ministry at 631.661.3224, option 4.
Canned chili Canned fruit Canned vegetables Pork & beans Soups Tuna
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The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents’ Day. It will re-open at 9:00am on Tuesday, February 21.
SPECIAL Keys …
Religious Education Kindergarten Program!!!!
We started this program a few years ago and have expanded it so that we have a session each month:
March 10, April 7, May 12 and June 2
We meet in the Church at 4:30pm on Friday ... and the program lasts about 40 minutes. Come and see what wonderful opportunities we have for your kindergarten children to learn about their faith!
E-mail to register: [email protected]
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults What’s it all about? IF you are an adult AND … you were never Baptized … you were Baptized in another faith and would like to become a baptized Catholic … you never received Holy Communion (Eucharist) … you never received your Confirmation IF you are an adult AND one or more of the circumstances above apply to you … IF you feel you would like to become a baptized Catholic or become more fully initiated into your Catholic faith … Our email address is [email protected] or call the Parish Office at 631.661.3224, option 1, and we would be happy to help you.
Church Census Information The process of updating our Parish Data System information is an ongoing process. We ask that you please submit any recent changes -- address, family members, phone numbers, etc. With your help, our parish data information will be more accurate, and receipt of Parish Offering Envelopes and other church information can be distributed more efficiently. Please mail the information to the Parish Office or email to [email protected].
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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) at OLL School in Room 16 from 8:00pm until 10:00pm. All are welcome to experience singing, praying and fellowship.
Prayer for Divine Mercy An invitation to all men and women to be part of God’s plan. We invite you to meet in prayer for the world and our nation to put their trust in God. Our hope is that the nations will have a new spirit of morality. Please come with your love and hope for humanity as well as your prayer re- quests. We gather together every Thursday at 1:30pm before the Blessed Sacrament for about one half hour. For more information, call Charles Argento at 586.8528.
Boy Scout Troop 179 For over 40 years, Our Lady of Lourdes has been sponsoring Boy Scout Troop 179 of West Islip. We meet every Thursday during the school year in the School Cafeteria from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. If you are interested in join- ing Boy Scouts, check out our website and stop by a meeting! Website: http://witroop179.wix.com/bsatroop179# Email: [email protected]
Support Groups (all meetings are in Lourdes Hall - lower level of Convent) Alcoholics Anonymous: Monday and Tuesday at 8pm and Saturday at 11am and 7pm.
Aroundthe Parish ALANON: Wednesday at 10am. Beginner’s meeting at 9:30am. Free babysitting available.
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You’re invited… LentenLenten MissionMission Monday, March 13 - Thursday, March 16 7:30pm in the Church
Free yourself of all your cares and troubles to receive more fully God’s grace, love and mercy during this season of Lent.
Join us for… Jim Ryan, Inspirational Speaker and author of the book Simple Happiness, 52 Easy Ways to Lighten Up. Jim has blessed many parishes in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Rockville Centre with his witty, insightful presentations.
His topics will be… 8 Characteristics of Happy People Managing Thought, the Key to Happiness in Following Christ Start to Live Heaven on Earth
All are Welcome. Bring a Friend.
St. Patrick & St. Joseph Day Dance Saturday, March 11, 2017 $40.00 per person 7:00pm to 11:00PM in OLL All Purpose Room
Live music, corned beef & cabbage, penne alla vodka, salad, wine, beer and soda, followed by coffee, tea, dessert.
Proceeds benefit our Parish Outreach
Tickets now on sale. Call Parish Outreach at 631-661-3224, and select Option # 4
Grandmothers ~ Mothers ~ Daughters ~ Friends VictorianVictorian TeaTea Sunday, March 19, 2017 the Parish Around 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Our Lady of Lourdes All Purpose Room
Chinese Auction - great local restaurant gift cards! Prizes for the Best Hat and Best Decorated Table Please bring your Favorite Teacup!
Tickets $20 per person
Tickets may be purchased in the Outreach Office
First 75 tickets sold will receive five free raffle tickets!
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Diocese of Rockville Centre Office of Faith Formation - Upcoming Workshops www.drvc-faith.org
Catechist Training for New and Nearly New Catechists
Location: St. Joseph Parish (School Building) 39 N Carll Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702 Instructor: Ellen Zafonte Dates: Mondays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2017 Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm Cost: $20.00 per person Register Online: www.drvc-faith.org If you have any questions contact Debbie Coyne at 516-678-5800 ext. 204
Baptism Preparation Facilitator Training II
Location: St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish 175 Wolf Hill Road, Melville, NY 11747 Instructor: Ellen Zafonte Dates: Wednesdays, March 8, 15, 29 and April 5, 2017 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cost: $40.00 per person Register Online: www.drvc-faith.org If you have any questions contact Ellen Zafonte at 516-678-5800 ext. 506
RCIA Level I For individuals wishing to be members of an RCIA team in a parish
Location: St. Kilian Parish (Green Room of the Parish Center) 485 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Dates: Mondays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2017 Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm Cost: $40.00 per person Register Online: www.drvc-faith.org If you have any questions contact Debbie Coyne at 516-678-5800 ext. 204
Bereavement Facilitator Training - Part I Location: St Mary’s Parish 20 Harrison Ave, East Islip, NY 11730 Instructor: Margaret Peterson, RN, MS Dates: Saturdays, March 11 and 18, 2017 Time: 9:30am-3:00pm Cost: $50.00 per person Register Online: www.drvc-faith.org If you have any questions contact Debbie Coyne at 516-678-5800 ext. 204
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Our Lady of Lourdes School Tours Available throughout the day 8am-2pm
Registration for 2017-2018 school year Tours of school facilities Information about our faith- based, academically enriched curriculum
Nursery & Pre-Kindergarten (half day and full day), Kindergarten (full day)…. Grades 1-8 Extended Care, After School Enrichment Activities, Sports Teams, Theatrical Arts, Extensive Music Program included in Tuition, Educational Technology including SmartBoards in all classrooms and schoolwide use of iPads, Student-run TV Studio...Morning News broadcast daily in homeroom
Visit our school web site at: www.ollschool.org for more information about our exciting programs! Call the School Office at 631-587-7200 ext. 100 if you have questions.
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Our Lady of Lourdes Hay tours durante el dia en la escuela de8am hasta 2pm
Matrícula para el año escolar 2017-2018
Visita a las instalaciones del colegio
Información sobre la currícula religiosa y académica de estudios
Guardería y Pre-Jardín de Niños (medio día y día completo), Jardín de Niños (día completo)…. Grados 1-8
Cuidado después de clases, Actividades Útiles después del Colegio, Equipos de Deporte, Artes Dramáticas, Programa Extensivo de Música incluido en la Pensión, Tecnología Educativa incluyendo Pantallas Inteligentes en todas las clases y uso de Ipads en todo el colegio, Estudio de televisión conducido por estudiantes...Transmisión de las noticias diarias por la mañana en los salones principales
¡Visite nuestra página web del colegio en: www.ollschool.org para más información sobre nuestros interesantes programas! Si tiene alguna pregunta llame a la Oficina del Colegio al 631-587-7200, extensión 100
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Congratulations! Congratulations to the following students who achieved the Honor Roll at Holy Trinity High School during the Second Quarter of the 2016-2017 academic year:
Timothy Kossegi Joseph Ortiz Samantha Whatmough
Inviting Teens 8th -12th Grade... All Youth – 8th through 12th Grades are invited to our Diocesan Youth Rally on Saturday, March 4th from 10am to 3pm. Join other youth from around the diocese for a day of faith, community and fun! Our guest speaker is Paul J. Kim. Paul is a dynamic speaker and musician with a powerful message of faith, hope and love. The way he presents is a rare gift to witness and has impacted people of all ages through- out the country – moving audiences from laughter in one moment, to deep reflection and prayer in another. Paul utilizes his many talents to communicate the Gospel to young people in a way that is engaging, entertaining and inspiring. To register, visit: the link below: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=qzhsqkiab&oeidk=a07edn99zr4a0548720 Questions? Please contact Marianne Sheridan at [email protected] or 516-678-5800, ext. 615
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Deer Park is seeking a Religious Education Secretary/Office Manager. Salary is negotiable based on computer skills and experience. The hours are late afternoon and early evening. Please contact Msgr. Robert Clerkin, the pastor, at: [email protected].
Celtic Crossings: Phil Coulter & Andy Cooney - Live in Concert Sunday, March 5, 2017, 3:00pm at NYCB Theatre at Westbury. Doors open at 2:00pm.
Proceeds benefit Dominican Village in Amityville. Ticket may be purchased directly through Dominican Village for $99.50, $69.50, or $49.50 (a savings on Ticket Master or Box Office fees.) To order tickets through Dominican Village call: 631-842-6618
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Beginning Experience
The loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation is one of life’s most traumatic experiences; often resulting in feelings of loneliness and grief. When those feelings remain it can be overwhelming and hard to move forward. The Beginning Experience weekend is a grace filled time to focus on you… to feel understood by peers and experience a sense of peace and a renewed hope for the future. The next weekend is on Long Island at the Montfort Spiritual Center, Bay Shore on February 24th- 26th, 2017. For information and reservations, call Mary at 516-413-6029, Jim at 718-474-3779 or John at 516-822-0635.
Bereavement Support St. Mary’s Parish in East Islip is offering a free 8 week support group for adults who are struggling to cope with the death of a loved one. The group begins on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:00pm, and registration is required. Refreshments will be served. For information and/or registration, please call the rectory at 631-581-4266 ext.100. Please note, the group is open to people of all faith denominations. In order to participate, the death must have occurred prior to December 21, 2016.
Faith on Tap Are you a young adult – married, single – looking for a faith community – a place where you can learn more about your faith? If so, please join us for our next Faith on Tap on February 28, 2017 at Lily Flanagan’s Pub, 345 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, NY. We are honored to have Tom Upshur, the co-founder of the Pro Bikers for Life talk to us about his journey “Riding for the Unborn”. Hear about how these strong men of faith protect the rights of the unborn throughout the country. The talk begins at 7:30 – in the upstairs room at Lily Flanagan’s. Come out early, grab something to eat and drink – make new friends – reconnect with old friends! Questions? Contact Marianne Sheridan at [email protected] or 516-678-5800, ext. 615.
Magnificat Annual Retreat Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women, cordially invites you to attend our Annual Retreat at the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, NY from March 10-12, 2017. Fr. Ariel Hernandez will be the Retreat Leader. He has been a speaker at many Charismatic Conferences and Leader of the Youth Ministry. Fr. Ariel received a special gift from the Blessed Virgin under the title of Our Lady of Schoenstatt, and he is the custodian of a miraculous image of her from Argentina. The cost is $250 per person (including meals/room). Pre-registration is required. Space is limited and based on first-come, first serve registration. For more information, please call Angela at 516-763-1739, Judy at 917-453-5750, or via e-mail at: [email protected]
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, “Renewal.”
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Growing with the Gospel the with Growing Sharing the Gospel
After you let God’s love fill your heart, you will act differently. If someone at school is mean to you, you won’t try to get even. You will pray for them instead, with love in your heart. If your parents ask you to make your bed, you will do it cheerfully. With God’s help, you can do a lot of good.
Mission for the Week
Pick up your toys and help with the dishes, without waiting to be asked.
Prayer
Dear God, help me to love other people the way you do.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of yourself praying for someone who hurt you.
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