May 22 - Our Lady of Lourdes

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
455 Hunter Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795
Msgr. Brian McNamara, Pastor
Rev. Andrew Garnett, 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
Acts 2:1
Parish Office
Liturgical Schedule
Phone: 661.3224, press 1
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-7:30pm
Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am-2:00pm
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 661.7143
Website: www.ollchurch.org
Daily Mass
8:30am
Weekend Masses
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm
and 6:00pm
Reconciliation/Confession
Saturday: 4:00pm-4:45pm or by appointment
Rosary
Daily at 8:00am
Miraculous Medal Novena
Monday at 8:00am
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Phone: 587.7200, press 2
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm
E-mail: [email protected]
Religious Education Office
Phone: 661.5440, press 3
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-Noon,
1:00pm-5:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm
E-mail: [email protected]
Parish Outreach Office
Phone: 661.9262, press 4
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-3:30pm
SAGE (Senior Advocates for Growth and Enrichment)
Phone: 661.3224, Ext. 122
E-mail: [email protected]
Sacraments
Anointing of the Sick
Throughout the liturgical year. If needed sooner, please call
the Parish Office.
Baptism
Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment.
Marriage
Arranged at least six months in advance, please call the Parish
Office.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
A process to be embraced by the Catholic Church. For nonCatholics and for Catholics who have never received formal
religious education. If interested, please call the Parish Office.
Most Holy Trinity • May 22, 2016
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
Msgr. Brian McNamara
Eileen Rega
Mary Borgs
Lisa Cantalino
Sonia DaSilva
Nilo DeLeon
Jerry Esposito
Trish Frodell
Pam Gagliano
Deborah Lamb
Rosalie Mangels
Deacon Jack Meehan
John Muldoon
Dottie Perdue
Vita Scorcia
Parish Staff
Patti Anderson
Parish Office
AnnMarie Buonaspina
Director of Youth Choirs
Michael Buonaspina
Parish Organist
Stacy Gordon
School Office
Mary Anne Lettieri
Parish Office
Rita Spera
Religious Education Office
Lori Walsh
Bulletin Editor/Website
Pat Young
Parish Office
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Mission Statement
As stewards of all that God has given us, the Parish Family of
Our Lady of Lourdes serves and ministers to all who come to
this place.
Regardless of a person’s history, ethnicity, gender, orientation,
age or race, we commit ourselves to open wide the doors of our
Parish to provide a place of welcome and hospitality.
Readings for the Week of May 22
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Prv 8:22-31/ Rom 5:1-5/ Jn 16:12-15
1 Pt 1:3-9/ Mk 10:17-27
1 Pt 1:10-16/ Mk 10:28-31
1 Pt 1:18-25/ Mk 10:32-45
1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12/ Mk 10:46-52
1 Pt 4:7-13/ Mk 11:11-26
Jude 17, 20b-25/ Mk 11:27-33
Gn 14:18-20/ 1 Cor 11/23-26/ Lk 9:11b-17
Financial Summary
May 15, 2016
Weekly Collection
Weekly Budget
+/- for the week
$ 17,262.00
- $ 17,800.00
$ ( 538.00)
The estimated weekly collection needed to maintain and operate
our parish buildings, ministries, programs and salaries is $17,800.
As you know, Our Lady of Lourdes Church has been blessed with the presence of a number of
Permanent Deacons over the years. Currently, Deacon Jack Meehan and Deacon Tom Lucie
exercise their ministry here. While Deacon Jack Teufel and Deacon John De Guardi are officially
“retired” (retirement is mandatory at age 75), you will see them assisting in various ministries here
at Our Lady of Lourdes as well.
Next Saturday, May 28, one of our parishioners, Rich Maher, will be ordained a Deacon by Bishop
William Murphy at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre. Since the ordination will take place
during Memorial Day weekend, our Parish will celebrate a MASS OF THANKSGIVING on
SUNDAY, JUNE 5 at 12:30pm. I hope as many of you as possible will attend to celebr ate this
wonderful time in the life of our Parish and in the life of Rich Maher himself.
Pastor’s Letter
Dear Parishioners:
I thought it would be a nice idea to look at the history of the Diaconate in the United States. The
Diaconate was restored as an official ministry in 1967 by Pope Paul VI on the advice of the
Bishops present at the Second Vatican Council. The first Deacons were ordained in the United
States in 1971. Here in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, the first Deacon class was ordained in
1979. Our very own Deacon Jack Teufel was part of that first ordination class.
Men who are ordained to the Permanent Diaconate are called by God to serve God and His people
by living a life of charity and service to God’s Word and Sacraments. The Deacon is called to be a
sign and witness of the presence of Christ in the world. Since the Second Vatican Council, the
Church has emphasized that the Deacon is called to serve the Bishop, and his priests, by becoming
more intimately associated with the poor, marginalized, silent and voiceless.
There are three (3) key areas of Diaconal Service: Ministry of the Word, Ministry of the Liturgy
and Ministry of Charity and Justice.
Ministry of the Word: The Deacon, by wor d and example, br ings the message
of Christ to the marketplace. The Deacon proclaims the Gospel and preaches the
Word of God.
Ministry of the Liturgy: The Deacon pr esides at Baptisms, Mar r iages and pr esides at wakes and burial rites. During Mass, the Deacon leads the Penitential Rite,
proclaims the Gospel, leads the General Intercessions, prepares the gifts at the altar
and occasionally preaches.
Ministry of Charity and Justice: The Deacon is called to be the icon of Chr ist,
the Servant, seeking to be an advocate of the poor and disadvantaged.
Next week, we will talk about the process of becoming a Permanent Deacon.
Remember: Together, we can do something beautiful for God.
In Christ,
Fr. Brian
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Altar Society
Altar linens this week will be cared for by Joyce Petersen. If you would like to help care for our
altar needs, please call the Parish Office at 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.
Brian Barthel-US Air Force
Michael Fantauzzi-US Air Force
Christopher Florca-US Marines
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.
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, Carol Alma, Mario Baibel, Terry Beck, Margaret Boccio, Diane Boylan,
Jean Bucci, Thomas J. Calogero III, Frank Castellano, Bob Cestaro, Lisa Charron, Helen Ciardella,
Kathy Corcoran, Margaret DeLuca, Joan Demsheck Preston, Amanda DiTingo, Roseann Dorohow,
Frank Edwards, Paula Edwards, Michael Einfeldt, Jake Feldman, Mary Gagliardo, Robert Garretson,
Jeanette Giordano, Ralph Giordano, Jr., Charlene Grahn, Beau Hamilton, Josephine Heffron,
Patrick Anthony Heffron, Charlene Hervey, Thomas Hicks, Jr., Donald Horne, Dawn Hutchinson,
Betty Infurno, Msgr. Wm. Jablonski, Henry Kahn, Shena Kahn, Anne Kerrigan, George Koehler,
Katrina Lavin, Patrick Lillis, Sean Lillis, Mary Martucci, Peter McCarthy, Ellen McGee,
Una McGrade, Vinny Meade, Debbie Mees, Dotty Meloni, Marie Miranda, Peter Murray,
Ruth Murray, Nora Neshta, Nicky Polini, Dorothy Proctor, Bill Reilly, Jimmy Reilly, John Rickey,
Rose Rickey, Alan Roman, Joseph J. Schiavoni, Ann Marie Schiraldi, John Shaddock, Andrew Velten,
Linda Ward, Robert Wolfe, Charles Zeiss
Names of the sick are listed for five weeks for short-term requests and five months for long-term.
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Monday, May 23
8:30am
Frank Cafaro
Tuesday, May 24
8:30am
Vito & Rose Mastrorocco
Wednesday, May 25
Rest In Peace
St. Bede the Venerable, St. Gregory VII, St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi
Grazia Ingoglia
Marie Janetti
Louis N. Squillacioti
Thursday, May 26
St. Philip Neri
8:30am
Louis P. Saracione, Sr.
We extend our prayerful
sympathy to the families
and loved ones of those
recently deceased.
8:30am
John G. Meditz
Celebrating Sacraments
Mass Intentions
Friday, May 27
St. Augustine of Canterbury
8:30am
Louis, Margie Ventura & Laura Cafaro
Saturday, May 28
BVM
8:30am
Catherine Peterson, Mary Andrews,
Kevin Kastanek
5:00pm
Rafael Baltazar
Fr. Andrew Garnett
Sunday, May 29
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
8:00am
Peter Morris
Fr. Andrew Garnett
Baptism
9:30am
Emerson Wolf Kelly
Zachary & Christina
11:00am
Lia Theresa Murphy
Kevin & Erin
Joseph DiMola III
Msgr. Brian McNamara
12:30pm
Regina & Lawrence Collins
Msgr. Brian McNamara
Clyde Thomas Smith
Christopher & Jacqueline
6:00pm
Anna Villao
Fr. Andrew Garnett
People of the Parish, Ralph Daino,
Catherine McPartland, Joseph Muro,
Eileen Lagattuta, Martha Garcia, Ann Boutross,
George Strouse, Michael Tonnessen
Msgr. Brian McNamara
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Pope Francis’ Love Letter Invites Deeper
Reflection On The Beauty Of Marriage And
Christ’s Teaching, USCCB President Says
WASHINGTON—Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky,
president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, welcomed Pope
Francis' apostolic exhortation, Amoris Laetitia, on love in the family.
Pope Francis' "love letter to families" invites everyone to grow as
members of the family of God, Archbishop Kurtz said April 8. The full
text of his remarks follow.
A Statement from Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, President of the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops
Today I joyfully welcome Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love), the much anticipated post-synodal
apostolic exhortation of Pope Francis.
The pope has given us a love letter to families — a love letter inviting all of us, and especially married
couples and families, to never stop growing in love. It is also a love letter calling the Church, the family
of God, to realize more and more her mission to live and love as a family.
Pope Francis is calling us to enter more deeply into the beauty of marriage and Christ's teaching. From
the opening lines of Genesis to the closing chapter of Revelation, and throughout the Gospels, God
speaks eloquently to us about the joys and challenges of marriage and family life.
The Holy Father is giving us an active opportunity to reflect upon how each of us can belong more
deeply to Christ. The Joy of Love is inviting us to share the treasure and medicine of Jesus. The
teaching of Jesus inspires us to live out God's hope for us, and the mercy of Jesus heals and sustains us
when we fall short. Let us remember that no obstacle is too big for Christ to overcome.
I encourage all to read and reflect on how the words
of Pope Francis can be applied in our lives, in our
families, and in our society. I am grateful once again
to our Holy Father for encouraging and leading us in
our call to encounter Jesus ever more deeply, especially in the great gift of family life, and to be His
missionary disciples in the world.
Keywords: USCCB, U.S. Conference of Catholic
Bishops, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, Amoris Laetitia,
The Joy of Love, Pope Francis, Synod, family,
marriage, evangelization, apostolic exhortation
MEDIA CONTACT
Norma Montenegro Flynn
O: 202-541-3202
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Jubilee Year of Mercy
Jubilee Year of Mercy
... You are the visible face of the invisible Father,
of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy
Our Parish Corporal Work of Mercy
for this month is
Bury the Dead
(Comfort the Grieving)
Join the Ministry of Consolation
* Give Comfort to the Family at their Time of Loss *
* Assist at the Funeral Mass *
* Bake a Cake for the Family *
Call Anne De Guardi at 586-6713 to offer your help
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Yesterday’s a Closing Door
When a door closes, knock on it a few times. But if it still doesn’t
open, let it stay closed. In LIFE, when you see a period at the end
of a sentence, don’t try and turn it into a comma. Know when
something is over and move on.
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What is God trying to tell you at this time in your life?
Are you facing a closed door?
Where is God leading you?
Are you resistant to the change?
Are you afraid of taking the next step?
Come and join the Ministry of Family Healing as we discuss
where God is leading us at this time in our life. Please join us
on Wednesday, June 1 at 7:30pm in the Parish Center.
Please call the Religious Ed office at 631.661.5440 x 3 to register.
As always, food and fellowship to follow. Please bring a friend.
Donations to Outreach
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Donations were received at the Outreach Office from Christina Cafarelli, Donald & Dorothy
Sullivan, Ann & John Juston, Donald & Laura Willis and Rosina Flynn.
Fran Angeloro made a Donation In Memory of Paul Delaney.
Outreach received a Donation from Fr. John Sureau In Memory of Kenneth Garretson.
A Donation was received from Doris & Richard Shaddock In Loving Memory of Their
Mothers, Rose Monroe and Elinor Shaddock.
Outreach received a Donation from Joe V ieni In Memory of Leroy Holzworth.
Dottie Perdue made a Donation to Outreach In Memory of Mickey Musumeci.
A Donation was received from Marilyn Barthel In Memory of Dick Lamb.
Rosemarie & Bruce Ferland made a Donation In Memory of Phyllis Coppelli, Gerd Ferland
and Sigrid Mathisen.
The Outreach Office received a Donation from A nne Basso In Memory of Her Loving
Husband, William B. Basso.
Lori & Joe Walsh made a Donation In Memory of Louie Turano.
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.
Laundry detergent
Personal care products
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothpaste
Call to the Diaconate
Jesus said,
“Whoever serves me
must follow me,
and where I am,
there also will my servant be.
The Father will honor
whoever serves me.”
John12:25-26
On Saturday May 28, at St. Agnes Cathedral,
Bishop William Murphy will ordain our parishioner,
Richard Maher, to the Diaconate.
A Deacon is defined as “one who serves”… and Rich has been
“serving” Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in various ministries for
many years. We congratulate the “almost” Deacon Rich
and his wife, Joanne and his daughters, Lisa and Theresa.
Rich will assist in and preach at his first Mass as a Deacon
Sunday June 5 at the 12:30pm Mass
Please join us as we,
the Parish family of Our Lady of Lourdes,
celebrate this great event.
Hospitality to follow!
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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 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.
Around the Parish
Boy Scout Troop 179
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For more than 42 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 Satur day at 11am and 7pm.
ALANON: Wednesday at 10am. Beginner ’s meeting at 9:30am. Fr ee babysitting available.
AA Day-by-Day/Girls Night Out: Thur sday at 7:30pm.
Jubilee Year of Mercy
The Book of Psalms contains many beautiful verses of mercy which we have seen these past
few months. The word “mercy” speaks about God's love and care for us. As we pray Psalm 145
during this month of May, let us come to truly believe in this great love and care that God
provides for us.
Psalm 145: I Will Praise Your Name (David Haas)
Refrain:
I will praise your name, my King and my God.
I will praise your name, my King and my God.
I will give you glory, my God above,
And I will bless your name for ever.
Every day I will bless and
praise your name for ever.
The Lord is full of grace and mercy,
Who is kind and slow to anger.
God is good in every way,
and full of compassion.
Let all your works give you thanks, O Lord,
And let all the faithful bless you.
Let them speak of your might, O Lord,
the glory of your kingdom.
The Lord is faithful in word and deed,
and always near, His name is holy.
Lifting up all those who fall,
God raises up the lowly.
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].
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:
June 3
We meet in the Church at 4:30pm on Fridays and the pr ogr am lasts about 40 minutes.
Come and see what wonderful opportunities there are for your Kindergarten children
to learn about their faith! E-mail to register: [email protected]
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Our Lady of Lourdes School
LADIES NIGHT OUT - JUNE 3, 2016
Hosted by and Benefitting: Our Lady of Lourdes School
Tickets cost $65 each
Please submit this form with cash or a check made payable to Our Lady of Lourdes School
with Ladies Night Out in the notes section by Monday, May 23rd.
Name
Number of Tickets
Total Amount Enclosed
Phone Number
Any questions or concerns, please contact Meghan Beyrouty and Jennifer Bosco at
[email protected] or 516-361-7192
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to the following students who have achieved 3rd Quarter
Honor Roll status at Holy Trinity High School:
Timothy Kossegi
Katharine Scheid
Great job - keep up the good work!
Bereavement Support Groups
Good Shepherd Hospice Bereavement Service are opened 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 – Thursday Evenings, 6/2/16 through 7/28/16; 6:00pm-7:30pm
 Adult Loss of Parent or Sibling Support Group – Thursday Evenings, 6/2/16 through 7/28/16;
7:45pm-9:15pm
Groups are held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9 Clinton Avenue, Bay Shore, NY. Registration
required – 631.828.7628.
Widows and Widowers, Divorced and Single Catholics of
Long Island
New Member Orientation | Non-Denominational | All Are Welcome
Tuesday, May 24 at 7:30pm
The meeting is held every fourth Tuesday at St. Frances de Chantal School, 1309 Wantagh
Avenue, Wantagh, NY.
Please bring proof of single status to join. Refreshments served after the meeting. For further
information, call Carol at 516.794.4933 or Barbara at 516.798.2858.
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- to participate in Parker Jewish Institute’s Caregiver Support Initiative, which helps family
caregivers of an individual with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia throughout LI. Volunteers
will receive free training and a monthly stipend and will assist the person with Alzheimer’s with
activities such as friendly visiting, telephone reassurance and leisure activities. By volunteering
just a few hours a week, families are given a much needed break to address personal needs and
enjoy some of the things in life that they are no longer able to enjoy. Be a hero! Volunteer
today! Contact Kathy Fitzgibbons 516.586.1507 or email [email protected].
Community Happenings
Volunteers Needed
Catholic High School Entrance Exam
Prep Course
St. John the Baptist DHS is offering a Prep Course to prepare
students for the Catholic High School Entrance Exam. They
will run five 2 1/2 hour sessions beginning in September.
For additional information:
Please visit www.stjohnthebaptistdhs.net or call 631.587.8000,
ext. 117.
West Islip Symphony Orchestra
Spring Concert
Sunday, May 22 at 7:00pm
Armed Forces Salute
Music also includes Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, Enesco, Krommer and Bruch
Murry Kahn-Conducting | Featured Soloists: Benjamin J. Coleman-Clarinet, Tom Duboski-Viola
Location: Beach Street Middle School, West Islip, NY
Adults $10.00, Seniors $8.00, Students Free
For more information: www.westislipsymphony.org
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Magnificat
Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women, cordially invites you to attend our upcoming Breakfast
on Saturday, June 4, Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, at The Hofstra Club in Uniondale at
9:45am. Our speaker will be Angela Rizzo, foundress and coordinator of our chapter, who will
share her amazing journey of faith and how she learned to trust Jesus in all things.
The cost is $35 per person, and payment must be received by May 28. Checks should be made out
to Magnificat and mailed to: Judy Murphy, 42 Pinehurst Street, Lido Beach, NY 11561. Please
include your contact information.
Questions should be directed to either Judy Murphy at 917.453.5750 or Angela Rizzo at
516.763.1739. Come and celebrate this wonderful Feast Day and bring a friend. Pre-registration is
required; payment will not be accepted the day of the event!
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Attention Married Couples: Spring into Love with a Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend!
This might be just what you’re looking for! It’s time to renew your relationship. Rediscover your
love and enhance your hopes and dreams! WWME is the original and still the best!
June 10 to 12 at The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception
440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY 11743
Space is limited. For more information about the weekend or to apply call 1.877.697.9963 or visit
our web site at http://www.wwme.org.
Family, Marriage and Individual Therapy
Family, marriage and individual therapy, provided by New York State licensed therapists
including therapists who specialize in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Attacks and
Parent Skill Training, are available to parishioners at 147 other parishes. This program,
under the direction of Dr. George Giuliani, has been conducted in the diocese for the past 41
years for the convenience of parishioners. It is provided by the Catholic Counseling Center,
which is independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or diocese. Most
insurance policies, including Medicare, are honored. For confidential information and
appointments, please call Dr. Giuliani at the Catholic Counseling Center at 631.243.2503 or
go to our website at: www.thecatholiccounselingcenter.com.
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 “Community.”
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Growing with the Gospel
Sharing the Gospel
The disciples learned a lot from Jesus, but
he knew they still needed to learn more.
That's why Jesus asked God the Father to
send the Holy Spirit to his friends. Jesus
knew that the Holy Spirit would stay with
them, to teach them everything Jesus
wanted them to know.
Mission for the Week
As you read a Bible story tonight before bed, ask the Holy
Spirit to teach you what Jesus wants you to learn.
Prayer
Dear God, I
want the
Holy Spirit to
teach me
more about
Jesus, too.
Something to
Draw
Draw a
picture of
a large
triangle.
Inside of it,
write these words:
Father, Son, Spirit.
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