September 28, 2014 - Our Lady of Peace Lynbrook

BLESSING OF
THE ANIMALS THIS SUNDAY
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
In honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi which is on October 4th, the Blessing of the
Animals will take place next Sunday, October 5th at
1:45PM in Our Lady of Peace Schoolyard. Please bring
your pets to be blessed.
If at all possible, please bring one can of cat or dog
food as a donation. Thank you.
Monday, 9/29/14—Sts. Michael, Gabriel, & Raphael,
Archangels
7:00 AM
Pio & Maria Gerardi
9:00 AM
Francis Duffy
Tuesday, 9/30/14—St. Jerome, Priest & Doctor
7:00 AM
Loretta Rom
9:00 AM
Angela & Sherman Glass
1:30 PM
Rosary, Holy Hour of Eucharistic
Adoration (In Honor of Students &
Teachers)
Wednesday, 10/1/14— St. Therese of the Child Jesus,
Virgin & Doctor
7:00 AM
Anthony John Palmero
9:00 AM
Multiple Intentions Mass:
Intentions of Anne Bailey & Agnes
Mueller
Thursday, 10/2/14—The Holy Guardian Angels
7:00 AM
Maryanne Gallagher
9:00 AM
Anna & Vincent Oliva
Friday, 10/3/14—Weekday—First Friday
7:00 AM
Loretta Rom
9:00 AM
Anna & Al Largo
Saturday, 10/4/14—St. Francis of Assisi
9:00 AM
Kevin Dowd
10:45 AM
Wedding: Marianne Ward /
Ryan Wegener
Sunday, 10/5/14—Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary
Time
5:00 PM Sat.
Multiple Intentions Mass:
Jim Phillips; Marie & Jim Meaney; Joseph
Tripodi; Mathew Valenza; Alice Ajemian
8:00 AM Sun. PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
9:30 AM
Ints. of Clara Cino
11:00 AM
Patricia Enos
12:30 PM
Sadie & John Casamento
3:15 PM
Wedding: Kathy Lorenzo /
Christopher Rowan
CONFIRMATION
PROGRAM
FOR GRADES 7 & 8
Class for students in Grades 7 and
8, preparing for Confirmation, will begin on
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST. We will meet in the
church. Parents are
also asked to attend.
GRADE 7—will meet at 7PM
GRADE 8—will meet at 7:45PM
This opening class is ONLY for Religious Education
students and their parents.
The program will be introduced for the year. Journals, textbooks and calendars will be distributed. Students
will also get their class assignments at this time.
Christina Cedrone
2014 BREAD & WINE—ROSE FOR LIFE
We have openings to memorialize the Bread &
Wine or the Rose for Life during October, November &
December of this year. Please contact the Rectory if
you are interested in memorializing a loved one in this
special way.
2015 MEMORIALS
The Bread & Wine, Rose for Life and Sanctuary
Candle memorials for 2015 will open on Monday, September 29th.
The Bread & Wine can now be purchased separately
at $25 each: that is, $25 for the Altar Bread to be memorialized or $25 for the Altar Wine to be memorialized. Please
stop by the rectory for your requests.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
FIRST TIME:
Nicole DeFrancesco, OLP / Sean O’Leary, St.
Boniface, Elmont
Melissa Nestico and Matthew Nolan, both from OLP
Kristin Miller, OLP / Jeremy Garrett, St. Barnabas, Bellmore
SECOND TIME:
TODAY IS HOSPITALITY
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
Ivonne Mateo & Thomas Faure, both from OLP
THIRD TIME:
Marianne Ward, OLP / Ryan Wegener, Oceanside, NY
Lisa Vita, OLP / Daniel Labozetta, St. Louis DeMontfort,
Sound Beach, NY
Kathy Lorenzo, OLP / Christopher Rowan, St. Catherine of
Sienna, Franklin Square, NY
Please join us for bagels, sweet
treats, coffee/tea, or juice and an opportunity for fellowship with parishioners after the 8AM,
9:30AM, & 11AM Masses in the Fr. Larry Penzes Auditorium of our school.
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Grant Us Your Salvation! IN THE
CHARITY OF YOUR PRAYERS, PLEASE PRAY
FOR THE ILL, ESPECIALLY: Ann Piraino, Dorothy
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
Berkery, Claire Kane, Mary DePinto, Bridget Vogt, Rosalie
Filauri, Philomena Picone, Debbie Roger, Desiree Gerardi,
Diane Northrup, Margaret Casina, Melanie Solis, Catherine
Schneider, Pat Rupprecht, Nikki Robertson, Marie DiBlasi, Joe
Gaetani, Kevin O’Brien, Kevin Ledwith, Matt McCormack,
Ben Boschen, Edward Marron, Miguel Guarado, Christopher
Carney, Catalina Fernandez, Eileen McKenna, Marie & Barbara Naso, Stephen May, Rita & Ronnie Powell, Charlie Harrigan, Nick Curra. (List will remain approximately four weeks.
After that time, you may call to renew your request for prayers).
AND FOR THE DECEASED, ESPECIALLY:
John T. Stancarone; Fred A. Cornicello
BREAD AND WINE
The Bread and Wine this week has been donated in
loving memory of Joseph A. Pace, from the Incontro
Family.
THE ROSE FOR LIFE
The Rose For Life this week has been donated in loving memory of Kevin Dowd. “Happy Birthday in
Heaven.”
SANCTUARY CANDLE
The Sanctuary Lamp this week has been donated in
loving memory of the Dec. Mbrs of the Vetere Family: Genevieve, Louis, Theodore, Gerald & Albert.
WE HAVE BREAD AND WINE ($50) , ROSE FOR LIFE ($10)
and SANTUARY CANDLE ($10) WEEKLY MEMORIALS
available for 2014. Stop by the Rectory and make arrange-
ments.
AROUND OUR PARISH..…
— HOLY HOUR OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Every Tuesday from 1:30 to 2:30PM in the Church. Please
join us at 1:30 as we pray the Rosary. There will be Benediction on the 1st Tuesday of each month.
— MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA - Please stay and
pray with us every Saturday morning after the 9AM Mass in
the Church.
—TWICE BLESSED THRIFT SHOPPE - Open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30AM to 2:30PM all year long.
Please leave only gently-used clothing and other items.
—CYO - for any information regarding CYO please visit our
website at OLPCYO.com.
—OLP SPIRIT SPACE—MEDITATION/READING
GROUP- Every Thursday from 7:30PM-9:30PM in the
Parish House.
—YOUTH GROUP (7th-12th graders)—for information
about our wonderful Youth Group contact Marianna Marano
or Tiffany Poteat at [email protected].
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEKEND
OCTOBER 5, 2014
Is 5:1-7; Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43
Reflection:
Adults: Will we see Jesus in each person that we meet in our
daily lives? Will we remember that Jesus might speak to us
through many different people?
Children: Will you remember to treat everyone in our family, in school, and when we play with kindness? Will we
make sure that we never bully anyone?
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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR ARMED FORCES,
ESPECIALLY: Chaplain Col. Mark Rowan, U.S.A.F.; Chaplain
Maj. James Krische, U.S. Army; Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Robert Coyle, U.S.N.;
Sgt. Kevin Kearney, Special Forces, U.S. Army; Cpl. Manuel Callejas-Rodas,
U.S.M.C.; Lt. Col. Alvah E. Ingersoll, U.S.M.C.; Ltjg. Michael Harmon,
U.S.N.; Safaridin Khan, U.S.A.R.; Maj. Eric M. Carrano, U.S.A.F.; Pvt. Kristopher Lewis, U.S. Army; Pfc. Kristian Kleffmann, U.S. Army; PV2 Joseph C.
Lisciandri, M.P.; Pvt. lst Cl. Joseph DeFilippe, U.S.A.F.; Sgt. Christian
Orellana, U.S. Army; lst Lt. Clayton Z. Cohn, U.S. Army; Sgt. Robert J. Lant,
U.S. Army; Pfc. Dan McEnerney, U.S. Army; Rick Soethout, U.S. Army; Paul
Barrett, Special Forces U.S.M.C.; Cpt. Matthew Conn, U.S. Army; Maj. John
Sottnik, U.S. Army; Cpt. Lee Zeldin, U.S. Army.; Sgt. Brian James Dolan, U.S.
Army; Capt. Michael A. DeVita, U.S.A.F.; Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Delamere,
U.S.C.G.; Staff Sgt. Albert Santini, III, U.S.M.C.; Pvt. lst Cl .Michael Deras,
U.S. Army; Pfc. Matthew Duggan, U.S.M.C., U.S. Navy; Petty Officer Christopher Nusselt, U.S. Army; Private 1st Class Gregory Nusselt; Maj. Colleen
Fitzpatrick, U.S.A.F.; L.Cpl. Ryan Carriddi, USMC; Alan Murphy, U.S.M.C.;
Lt. Stephen Szalai, U.S.N.; Pv2 Alejandro Arroyave, U.S. Army; Michael
Stapleton, U.S.M.C.; Mark Callei, U.S. Navy; Lt. Steven Fusswinkel, U. S.
Navy; Captain Maureen Dooley, U.S.M.C.; Lt. Col. A. J. Griffin, U.S.A.F.;
Spc. Christopher Nevin, U.S. Army; Pvt. Frank J. Pascale, U.S.M.C.; Cpt.
Ryan Harmon, U.S. Army; Sgt. William T. Heritage, U.S. Army; CWS3 Pablo
Cheveres, U.S. Army;1st Lt. Steven R. Liguori, Jr., U.S. Army; L. Cpl. Brendan Hennessy, U.S.M.C.; Maj. Gregory John Mueller, USMC; 1st Lt. Justin
Gill, U.S. Army Aviation, Pvt. 1st Cl. Steven Sprague, U.S. Army, Cpt. Brian
Peterson, U.S.A.F.; R.C.T Kenneth Alexander Arrigale, U.S.M.C.; L.Cpl.
Christopher Aubin, U.S.M.C.; Col. Michael Deegan, U.S. Army.
IMPORTANT: Please be kind enough to contact Lynn at the
Rectory if you would like your loved ones removed from or added.
to our Prayer List .
JOB BANK
OUR LADY OF PEACE PARISHIONERS HELPING
PARISHIONERS…
Please note: Our Lady of Peace can not specifically endorse nor recommend anyone on this list. We are just able
to list individuals looking for employment. For further
information, please call the Office of Parish Social Ministry at 599-7448.
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE…
—Seeking Office Position. Experienced in all aspects of office
procedures including record keeping, scheduling appointments,
conference meetings, preparing financial reports. Computer knowhow, especially, MS Windows, skilled in speedwriting and typing
(70 wpm), possess excellent verbal and written skills. Capable of
working independently, initiating and coordinating projects, as
well as communicating well and working with staff. If you have
an opening for someone who is competent and will be an asset to
your firm, please call Barbara at (516) 285-6875.
—Are You Looking for a Painter? Reliable, reasonable rates.
Quick and neat! If you can use my services, please call Tom at
(516) 524-3026.
—Seeking Position in Finances. Extensive experience in finances and accounting. Kept financial records of grants, contracts,
cash receipt payments, coded invoices. Composed reports of expenses, expenditures, and budget amendments. Supervised staff of
procedures for federal, state, and private agencies. Computer
savvy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet. If you
have a position which requires someone who has excellent organizational and communicational skills and can handle diversified
duties, please contact Gayla at (516) 426-5961.
—Seeking HHA/Companion Position. Years of experience of
caring for clients at home. Assisting them with personal hygiene,
walking, monitoring medications, preparing meals, light housekeeping, and errands. Looking for night-overnight job. If you
need someone to provide compassionate, reliable, professional
care, please phone Joan at (516) 593-2595.
—Life Center desperately needs the following:
• Clothes for girls and boys sizes 0-6 and 18-24 mos.
• Toiletries: i.e. wipes, baby soaps, shampoo, diaper rash
creams, powders, etc.
• Crib sheets, bottles, hooded towels, washcloths, diaper
bags.
• Non-drop side cribs, bassinets, pack-n-plays, car seats—
both infant and toddler, strollers
Thank you for any help you can provide to help us support
these women, especially those who are in crisis. Donations
can be dropped off at our Deer Park location: Life Center of
L.I., 1767 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY (across the street
from St. Cyril & Methodious Roman Catholic Church and next
door to Boyd-Carratozollo funeral Home). Any further questions can be answered by calling (631) 243-2373.
—October is Respect Life Month and Oct. 5th is Respect
Life Sunday. Christianity teaches that human life begins from
the moment of conception and ends with natural death.
LifeNews is the #l single issue, pro-life web site on the Internet. Send donations to LifeNews.com; P.O. Box 270841; Fort
Collins, Co. 80527. For discussion of the fallout from the
Hobby Lobby decision and ongoing attacks on religious freedom to the DRVC’s www.CatholicsforFreedomofReligion.org.
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TIME, TALENT & TREASURE
LUCKY NUMBER CLUB
SEPTEMBER WINNERS
This Week’s Stewardship of Time and Talent
In gratitude for God’s gifts of time and talent to use, we gratefully salute our CYO Board and Coaches.
1st Prize:
$500– Mary Chin
2nd Prize: $300- Mr. & Mrs. Scott Martin
3rd Prizes: $50- Jacqueline McDermott
$50- Catherine Fucci
$50- Camille Emmett
$50- Susan Kelly
Stewardship Thought for the Week
The second son in today’s Gospel said he would do his father’s bidding, but did not. The first son balked at the first,
but then repented and did as he was asked. What service is
God calling me to do? Which son am I more like?
Parish Sacrificial Giving
Collection from last weekend:
Collection from the same weekend last year
$12,358.00
$12,659.00
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS
ON LONG ISLAND
Thank you for your generosity to your parish.
Discover the learning opportunities available to
your family at the following ten catholic High Schools:
2014 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES
APPEAL UPDATE
SEPTEMBER 2014
Sun., 9/28 12PM-2:30PM
as of September 17, 2014
PARISH GOAL: $81,800
AMOUNT PLEDGED TO DATE: $69,525
AMOUNT PAID TO DATE: $ 59,650
NUMBER OF GIFTS: 269
OCTOBER 2014
Sat., 10/4 10AM-1PM
11AM-2PM
2PM-4PM
Sun., 10/5 10AM-1PM
2PM-4:30PM
Sat., 10/18 9AM-12PM
Sun., 10/19 10:30AM-2PM
Thank you for your sacrifice to the Catholic
Ministries Appeal which helps so many.
Holy Trinity H.S.
Kellenberg Memorial H.S .
Sacred Heart Academy
Chaminade H.S.
St. Anthony’s H.S.
St. Mary’s H.S.
McGann-Mercy Dioc. H.S.
St. John the Baptist Dioc.
H.S.
REMEMBER THE CATHOLIC H.S. ENTRANCE
EXAM WILL TAKE PLACE ON OCTOBER 25TH.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Do you or someone you know wish
to become a Catholic?
Do you need to receive
the sacraments of
First Communion or Confirmation?
Come join us in the RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process.
Please call Sister Grace at 593-5150
for more information.
MEMORIALS
NEW VESTMENTS
We have new vestments that are available
to be memorialized. We have both chasubles and
stoles. Anyone interested in remembering a loved
one in this way can contact Ann Marie in the Rectory at 5996414, Ext. 140.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
For Men and Women—get help, give help!
LET US WELCOME
OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Point Lookout
Wednesdays: 2PM-3:15PM (gathering at 1:45PM)
Starting, October 1st
Facilitator: Jack Dumas, Ph.D.
Registration required, call Jack at (516) 889-2477.
Cyrus Armendariz
Seth Armendariz
DeLaurian Marie Hamilton
Emily Grace McGee
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RACHEL’S VINEYARD
THE AVON WALK FOR
BREAST CANCER
Do you know someone who is hurting from an abortion?
The Life Center of Long Island invites you to attend
our next Rachel’s vineyard Healing Retreat on the weekend
of October 3-5, 2014. This retreat is conducted in English
and Spanish. For information call Deacon Joe McNicholas at
(516) 445-3927 or e-mail: [email protected]. Communication is strictly confidential. To learn more about Rachel’s
Vineyard visit: www.rachelsvineyard.org or call 1-877HOPE-4-ME.
2 AMAZING DAYS–
OCT. 18TH & 19TH
39 LIFE-SAVING MILES
We need your help! You may already know someone whose life has been touched by breast cancer. If you
don’t, chances are you someday will. Now is the time to
take action!
Your tax-deductible donation can help to support
medical research into the possible causes of and cure for
breast cancer, education and early detection programs, and
clinical carE and support services for women with breast
cancer in communities across the country. There is a special
focus on helping medically underserved women: the poor,
minorities, the elderly or those with inadequate health insurance. Also, most of the money granted by the Foundation
goes back to the communities where it was raised, supporting everything from local grassroots programs to national
organizations. You can learn more about the Foundation at
avonfoundation.org.
To make a donation, just visit our fundraising page
at http://info.avonfoundation.org/site/TR?
team_id=127660&fr_id=2366&pg=team. If you prefer to
write a check, please make it payable to “Avon Walk for
Breast Cancer” and send it to: The Vassallo Family, 51
Second St., Lynbrook, NY 11563. Please make all donations by Saturday, October 11th.
In the time it took you to read this letter, another
woman or man has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Please donate now to support this crusade to save lives.
Thank you, in advance, for your prayers and your
support!
Tricia, Micaela & Keira Vassallo
OLP Parishioners
THIS WEEK AROUND OUR PARISH...
THE SISTERS OF ST. DOMINIC
INVITE YOU…
— to their Harvest Homecoming Fundraiser, benefitting
Homecoming Farm, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St.
Dominic in Amityville which will be held on Oct. 5th from
12 noon to 5PM. Join us for music dancing raffles and great
food and wine held in beautiful Helen Butler Hall at Dominican Village. Celebrate our honoree, Kathie M. Eagan, Class
of ‘77, Dominican Commercial H.S. Tickets are $60 for
adults, and $10 for children. For more information please
contact S. Jeanne Clark at (631) 842-6000, Ext. 307.
—to this year’s preparation for the 800th Anniversary of the
Dominican Order, the Sisters of St. Dominic, Amityville,
invite you to pray with them at their Sunday Vesper’s Service
on Oct. 19th at 4PM at the Motherhouse Chapel at 555 Albany Ave., Amityville.
“Where there is charity and wisdom, there is
neither fear nor ignorance.”
St. Francis of Assisi
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