June 12, 2016 - Our Lady of Lourdes

Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Massapequa Park, New York 11762
Pastor:
Assistants:
Baptism
Msgr. James P. Lisante
Rev. Anthony John Heinlein
Rev. Edward Seagriff
In Residence:
Rev. Cletus Nwaogwugwu
Permanent Deacon:
Rev. Mr. Dominick Valdaro
Rev. Mr. Frank Gariboldi
Parish Manager:
John Carlsen
Business Manager:
John Brosnan
Outreach Director:
Corinne Lok
Music Director:
J.C. Laws
[email protected]
Religious Ed. Director:
Bernadette Schaefer
It is advised that the parents schedule an interview with a
priest one month before the preferred baptism date.
Baptismal preparation classes are offered on the 2nd
Sunday of the month. Parents are encouraged to attend the
10:30 AM mass on the 2nd Sunday and the preparation
class will follow the mass in the Rectory. All couples
seeking to baptize a child must attend the class. Baptisms
are preformed on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month
at 2PM. Please call the Rectory to schedule an
appointment at (516) 541-3270.
Telephone Numbers
Saturdays, Eves of Holy Days and Eves of First Fridays
4:00 to 5:00pm.
Rectory: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-3270
Religious Education: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .799-5179
Convent: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-1748
R.C.I.A.: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .799-5179
Parish Outreach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-1260
Website: www.ollmp.org
The Parish Office Schedule
Monday to Thursday 9AM to 9PM
Friday 9AM to 5PM
Saturday 9AM to 5PM
Sunday 9AM to 3PM
The office is Closed from 12/Noon to 1PM for Lunch
Mass Times
Monday through Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
6:45, 8:30am, 8:00pm
6:45, 8:30am/5:00pm and
5:15pm Chapel
7:30, 9:00, 10:30am,
12:30pm
Confessions
Marriages
The prospective bride and groom should discuss details of
the marriage with one of the priests of the parish at least
six months prior to the date of the wedding.
The Mission Statement of
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Our Lady of Lourdes is a welcoming parish family
whose purpose is to model Christ, as guided by Mary,
in a life defined by faith and love. We seek to advance
God's will through acts of Charity and Kindness.
“to Jesus through Mary”
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Masses For
The Week
Monday, June 13th
6:45 Anthony Costello
Netti Family
8:30 In thanksgiving to St. Anthony
8 PM Ernest Fallot III
Mathi Fallot
Tuesday, June 14th
6:45 Harry Wood
8:30 Michael Ronan
8PM Bien P. Guanlao
Your Friends at the Life Center
Family
Family
Wednesday, June 15th
6:45 Int. John & Patti Milton
8:30 Joseph Pilsner
8PM Robert Wahmann, Sr.
Family
Family
Charles Kavanaugh
Thursday, June 16th
6:45 Int. Christine & Jeff Michelstein– Family
8:30 Phil Gallagher
Family
8PM Carmen Julia Botero
Eduardo & Doris Garcia
Friday, June 17th
6:45 Int. Andre & Katie Dreyfuss Family
8:30 Cheryl Harris
Gretschel Family
8PM Jose Augusto Gomez
Eduardo & Doris Garcia
Saturday, June 18th
6:45 Sarah O’Sullivan
8:30 M/M Gaetano Picciano
5PM Aguedo S. Guanlao
5:15 Myrtle Truhn
M/M Thos. O’Sullivan
Daughter
Family
Family
Sunday, June 19th
7:30 Father’s Day Novena & St. Joseph’s Book of Remembrance
9:00 William P. Soper
Family
10:30 Albert Kaval, Jr. & Sr.
Family
12:30 Anthony Vanis
Connie
Joseph Cino
Family
Pray for the repose of the souls of
Margaret Romaine
Margaret Sophie Malta
Jean Fiscina,
Madeline Midico
Rest in peace
Lector Schedule
The Bread and Wine has been
donated this week
For a Special Intention
SATURDAY, 6/18
- 5:00 PM – DAN DONAHUE
SUNDAY, FATHER’S DAY, 6/19
The Sanctuary Candle in the Chapel
has been donated for a Special Intention
The Sanctuary Candle in the Church
has been donated for a Special Intention
- 7:30 AM – BERNARD HENNELLY
- 9:00 AM – BARRY CHAMPNEY & DAVE GORDON
- 10:30 AM – BOB KALIBAN & JIM DOLAN
- 12:30 PM – EFREN BACANI & TOM VARRIALE
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Dear Friends:
In an earlier Pastor's Letter, I mentioned that we were contemplating creating a spiritual Shrine in the parish dedicated to
the memory of Father Robert Mason. The Shrine would be located in the Chapel, at the place that was Father Mason's
confessional. The thought is that the Shrine should contain a statue of St. John Vianney, known as the Cure of Ars. Like
Father Mason, this saint was remembered for his long hours of hearing confession, and for helping many to be reconciled to God through this Sacrament of Mercy. The Shrine would also have a picture of Father Mason and a plaque of
dedication to his ministry.
Happily, we now have a sketch of what that Shrine might look like thanks to the artistic talent of parishioner Bob
Cariola. The sketch is printed here for your consideration. If you have any feedback or additional ideas for the Shrine,
please feel free to let me know.
Several of the items in the Shrine will be available to be memorialized, and I'll provide those items in detail in future bulletins.
Continued….
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Continued….
In other areas of interested, I want to congratulate parishioner Vincent Lentini on the publication of his latest book. Our
talented parishioner has researched and written a powerful overview of the aims and purposes of ISIS, with necessary
information in understanding where this great evil originated and what we need to know to combat this inhumane and
growing threat.
In future bulletins, you can find more specific information about the book. It's available free of charge online and should
be read by every informed citizen. Congratulations Vincet Lentini!
Finally, I want to address a moral concern that impacts many families. It's the issue of life support and what constitutes
Ordinary Vs. Extraordinary medical care. This issue was brought home to me by the recent death of a great priest of the
diocese. This dedicated priest had suffered ill health for many years, but spent the last 14 years of his life ministering to
the elderly and infirm. Meanwhile his own battle with health necessitated regular dialysis. After experiencing this care,
he decided recently to stop treatment. In short order he slipped away and we celebrated his life at a beautiful funeral
Mass this week.
His choice is a choice that many people face either for themselves or their loved ones. How much must we do to stay
alive?
The Church has indicated that such decisions be based on many factors. Among them is the chance the patient has of
returning to health vs. the real possibility that our lives are naturally winding down. So, for example, patients should
normally be provided nutrition and hydration as ordinary. But extraordinary care is another matter entirely. So, for example, a machine that does the breathing for a patient is considered extraordinary. And the decision to continue on this
mechanical lifeline must be measured against the realistic chances of recovery. We don't keep a body going just to keep
it going. We use medical care and technology in the hope of a realistic chance of future life lived with dignity and purpose.
The priest who decided to stop dialysis was making a moral decision. He had used the body God gave him well for over
70 years, but now he was going to let nature take it's course. He did not want 'artificial' means used to keep him alive.
He was grateful for his life but ready to go home to God. These decisions are always sensitive, personal and as nuanced
as the patient involved. And one size does not fit all!
How we want to live our lives and how we want to prepare to go home to God are issues we should discuss and plan for
ahead of time. A will in place for everyone makes great sense. And a 'living will' indicating our health proxy and indicating our choices about medical care is also a good thing.
Please give these issues some careful thought. We so often talk about death as if it happens only to others. But, of
course, it happens for us all. And being ready and prepared is not only logical, it's also what the well prepared Christian
does with joyful and hopeful anticipation.
Have a blessed week.
In the love of Christ,
Msgr. Jim Lisante
Pastor
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Our Parish depends solely on your generosity to meet each week’s expenses. Our regular Sunday collections account
for more than 60% of our operating budget. Your continued support, especially during these difficult economic times,
is both needed and appreciated.
Last week you donated: $ 16, 777.00
Thank you!
Prayers for the Sick
Let us continue to pray for
peace. Let us also pray for all
those serving in the military. Carol Abrams, Kay Abugel, Matthew Alaimo, Vincent
Alaimo, Jean Bahadur, Mary Baker, Gayle Bennett, , Clara
Bernal, Scarlette Boune, Anne Brennan, Ed Burch, Kevin
Burch, Timothy Burns, Kenny Burns, Cosimo Caffarella,
With special care we pray especially for:
John Cappa, Michael Caselli, Carol Castellano, Mildred
Christopher B. Afetian - Sgt USMC, Sgt. Kevin L. Blieka
& Peter Castellano, Mary Conklin, Mike Conlin, Lucille
U.S. Army, Sgt. Brian Andrew Dayman US Army, PFC
Cop, Billy Coyne, Siham Denho, Jane Depraida, Patrick
Joseph DiCicco Army, Commander Christopher DeMay DiGennaro, Barbara Donovan, John Dorrer, Eugene F.
Navy , Nicholas R. DoLieto - Marine Corps, A1C Timothy
Drury, Jose Dungca, Billy Dwyer, Bob Ellis, Michelle EpErkens USAF, Army, Capt. Michael Ferrari, USMC,
stein, Leo Fabrizio, Peggy Fabrizio, Santina Figliola,
Spencer French, 1st Lieutenant, SRA Senior Airman
Charles Focarazzo, Jeannie Glessing, Agnes Hans, Al
Robert J. Gerry - Air Force,Spec. Steven Gianatiempo Hans, Terry Hargrave, Carol Hayward, Russ Hayward,
US Army, Brandon Goodwin, Petty Off., 2nd Class, USCG,
Michael Heinlein, Peggy Helm, Gaspar Ingui, George
Stefanie Goodwin, Petty Off., 3rd Class, USN, Kenny
Jelinek, Joan Johnson, Jesus Jupio, Peter Kearns III,
Greening -PFC-Army, Sean Hendrickson -Master of Arms,
Basilio Klonis, Richard Kmitis, Nicholas Krosofsky, Irene
US Navy,
Lundin, Christopher Madden, Marie Maglione, Sophia
Chaplain Major Timothy Hirten, USAF, Maj. Luke Holian
Mary Maglione, Maltese Family, Theresa Mariano, DonUSMC, SPC Justin Lansford -US Army, Sgt. Todd J. Loald Mason, Diana McCarthy, Marie Molloy, Linda Mullin,
braico USAF, Major Michael Edward Loconsolo, US
Mary Mullin, Maryann Mulloy, Blanche & Herman Navon,
Army, Pvt Matthew Macario - US Army, Garrett Macchio
Dominic Netti, Berta & Bozo Pesa, Vincent Pinto, Anna
A1C, Air force, Pvt. Ryan McCann Army, Pvt. Matthew
Probert, Russell Pulvino, Helga Richert, Jean Marie RonMcQuade-Army, Jason Moritz - Sgt. USAF, Pvt 1st Class
callo, Ayden W. Sabino, William C. Salomone, Jan SantaJoshua Nichols - US Army, Lt. Col. Thomas O’Connor, US
capita, Karen Senia, Samuel Singer, Charles Sinisi, WilArmy, Spc. Manuel E. Palmer US Army, Cpt. David
liam & Patricia Slezak, Eric Spring, Cliff Stevko, Paul
Paolillo USAF, Cpt. Kathleen Paolillo USAF, L. CPL MiThompson, Ann Stella Thomson, Ann Marie Tine, Larry
chael E. Porfidio - USMC, PFC Dominique R. Quiban,
Tomanelli, Patti Toner, Donna Vollaro, John J. Wilson, Jr.,
USMC Capt. Joseph Shultz, Spec. Matthew Sirianni, US
Mary Woods, Carol Zucaro,
Arme,
L CPL Eric Vazquez USMC, US Army, Spec. Zachary
Small - US Army, US Army Sgt. Michael Stephney
If you know a Service Member that you would like to
add to this list please contact the rectory 516-541-3270
Please
name,
and
of ser-
include
rank
branch
vice.
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Parish Outreach
“Food Pantry”
Thank you again to all the good people of our parish community who continue to support our wonderful food pantry.
Because you care, Outreach can be a consistent source of
kindness and assistance to many families in need. It is so
good to know that we can count on your goodness especially during those times when the pantry may be low on
certain basic items.
Currently our food pantry is in need of:
Breakfast Cereals, Tomato Sauce, Pasta
Jelly, Canned Fruit and Juices
Please continue to be as generous as your means allow. On
behalf of our neighbors in need, thank you for all the good
you do!
Canned Tuna
Canned Fruit
Applesauce
Pasta
Tomato Sauce
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Oatmeal
Cereal s
Coffee
Pancake Mix
Tea bags
Pancake Syrup Powdered Milk
Can Vegetables Juices
Instant Potatoes Soups
Egg Noodles
Macaroni & Cheese
Rice
Cookies/Crackers
Beans
Jell-O/ Pudding
Parish Outreach hours are Mon.-Thurs., 9:00am-4:00pm.
“Ministry of Consolation”
Our parish is richly blessed to have gathered a wonderful
group of volunteers who make up Our Lady of Lourdes
“Ministry of Consolation” team. The most valuable gifts
we can give are the gifts that come from the heart. The
precious gifts of our time, love and compassion are especially needed during the time of the loss of a loved one.
Created to provide warmth, caring and personal attention to
assist families in preparation for the funeral mass, this particular ministry can never have too many helping hands.
Whether your interest be that of a Greeter, Lector or EM,
please give some thought as to sharing your time and talents and being a part of this ministry’s call to love and care
for one another.
Thank you so much to our coordinator, Deacon Frank Gariboldi and all our volunteers for embracing this beautiful
ministry. Please call Parish Outreach at 516-541-1260 if
you would like to volunteer. Thank you for your considAs our wonderful group of “Care Blanket” volunteers con- eration.
tinue to meet on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 11:30am at Parish Outreach, the gifts of their love, time and
“Paper Goods” Drive
talent in crocheting and knitting beautiful blankets for seriously ill children is nothing less than a beautiful thing!
On occasion, the folks who come to us for food assistance
Since our group began in November 2009, the completed will ask if we can provide paper products such as toilet
blanket count stands at 1,931 I’m sure in no time at all we paper or paper towels. Food donations, as you know, rewill be adding to this amazing number. Thank you to our main our first priority! However, it would be a helpful adlovely group of ladies for all the good work you do to bring dition to the folks we serve if we could offer some assislove and comfort to many children undergoing cancer care. tance with paper goods. If you would consider a donation
of toilet paper or paper towels that would be a wonderful
Outreach is happy to accept donations of yarns, crochet
thing! Thank you for all the good you do!
hooks or knitting needles in support of this effort.
If you are interested in joining our group please contact
“We Care Blankets”
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June 5, 2016
NEXT WEEKEND MASS CELEBRANTS
Saturday, June 18th
5:00 p.m. Fr. Ed
5:15 p.m. Fr. Tony / Chapel
Sunday, June 19th
7:30 a.m. Fr. Cletus
900 a.m. Fr. Marty
10:30 a.m. Msgr. Lisante
12:30 p.m. Fr. Tony
2nd THURSDAY EVENINGS , 7:30 PM
IN THE P ARISH CENTER ROOM 16
We have changed our MOSJ meeting days to ONLY ONE
Thursday each month.
Next Meetings:
July 14th
August 11th
CYO NEWS…..
Help is needed…
We NEED….
CYO Workers, Coaches and Athletes
Please Phone Rectory @ 516-541-3270
NEXT COFFEE SOCIAL
If you know of anyone who, because of age or infirmity, can’t come to Church for sacraments, please
phone the Rectory and leave their name, address & telephone number, so a Priest or Eucharistic Minister can
visit them.
TODAY
June 12th
8 am to 12:30 pm
Everyone welcome!
(Helpers needed…..phone rectory)
We NEED Eucharistic Ministers to take
communion to shut-ins. If you are a
Eucharistic Minister and are willing to bring communion to shut-ins, please call the rectory.
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The following students of our parish have received a place
on the Honor Roll for the 2nd Trimester at Kellenberg
Memorial HS
Victoria Duigan
Joseph Lores
Kimberly Lores
Samuel Millman
Brendan O’Keefe
Peter O’Keefe
Hannah Rumpf
Matthew Veccia
Jake Ziede
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are always looking for individuals to join the ministry
of Catholic Charities and offer “Care With Dignity…Life
With Hope.”
FT NUTRITIONIST – Women, Infants & Children
Program, Nassau/Suffolk locations
We are seeking an experienced Nutritionist with a BA/BS
in Nutrition to use their knowledge, skills & compassion to
deliver services & nutrition education using a participantcentered approach to clients residing in Nassau & Suffolk.
Our ideal candidate will be bi-lingual (Spanish/English)
and have excellent client service & collaborative skills. A
valid NYS Driver’s License is required. A full benefits
package accompanies this position.
To apply, transmit resume & cover letter via email or fax.
Please reference “WIC Nutritionist” in the subject line
of your email/fax. Fax: 516.733.7038 Email:
[email protected]
June 12, 2016
Father’s Day is June 19th
Have your Father, whether living
or deceased, remembered in a
Novena of Masses here at
Our Lady of Lourdes.
You can stop by the main entrance of the
church after all Masses and pick up card.
Please returned completed
envelope today
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Registration for September 2016 is now open for all
new and returning families from Kindergarten
through Grade Level 8. We are excited for your children to join us as we guide them on their faith journey. Now is the time to invite your family and
friends to join our program. Please spread the word!
Classes will begin on Wednesday, September 30 and
are already filling up quickly. Classes are held in the
school building and are offered on Wednesdays
3:45pm, 5:45pm or 7:15pm or Saturdays 9:30am. All
sessions are an hour and 15 minutes long.
New Families:
You may pick up your registration in the Religious
Ed office, Room 1 in the school building Monday –
Thursday, 9am -2pm. Please bring with you a copy
of your child’s Baptismal Certificate. We look forward to meeting you!
Returning Families:
Registrations were sent home. Please re-register
your child as soon as possible. You may mail them to
us at: Our Lady of Lourdes, Religious Education,
379 Linden Street, Massapequa Park, New York
11762 or drop them off in the mailbox outside our
office.
If you are in need of Registration forms, they will be
available on the table outside the Religious Ed office
(Room 1 of the school building) during the summer
months. Please use the mailbox outside our office to
deposit your Registration. If you have any questions,
our Religious Ed Office hours are Monday – Thursday, 9am – 2pm or call 516-799-5179 and leave a
message.
WE ARE IN NEED OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
TEACHERS. If you are interested, call the office
during regular business hours.
HALL MONITORS ARE NEEDED FOR NEXT
YEAR. Please come to the Religious Ed Office if
you are interested in being a part of the program for
the 2016-2017 calendar year. Hall Monitors are
needed on Wednesday afternoons from 3:45 –
8:30pm and Saturdays 9:30am – 10:45am.
All volunteers over the age of 16 must undergo a
background check and attend a Virtus training session. A Virtus training session will be held in September (date pending).
Fr. Heinlein’s Theology class
is closed for the summer.
See you in September!
FREE
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Young Adult Ministry
Are you a young adult in your 20s and 30s? Looking to
grow deeper in your faith and meet other faith-filled young
adults?
Join us at Sunken Meadow State Park, Kings Park on
June 23th at 6pm for a BBQ and “Scripture in the
Sand” – Lectio Divina – Praying with Sacred Scripture. You don’t have to know “how to do” Lectio Divina,
just come with an open heart as God speaks to you through
sacred scripture. BBQ at 6pm in Field #4 … Lectio to follow on the Beach … All who attend will receive a pocket
gospel, an opportunity to experience Jesus through the
scriptures and to witness God’s beautify creation as seen
through nature.
If you would like to join us, please rsvp to Marianne Sheridan at [email protected] by June 22. Treat yourself to a
“night out” with “Scripture in the Sand”.
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VISIBILITY MATTERS: There is a weekly prayerful presence at the Planned Parenthood facility in Massapequa on Saturday mornings, 10:30am-noon, 35 Carmans Rd, Massapequa (across from the mall parking lot).
For information: 516-541-8056. We need your presence now more than ever!
SPIRITUAL ADOPTION: This program involves making a personal commitment to pray daily for one unborn child who is in danger of being aborted. You are asked to ‘spiritually adopt’ one unknown baby and pray
that this child be carried to term and experience the fullness of life as God intended. Daily prayer: "Jesus,
Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn baby that I have spiritually
adopted who is in danger of abortion.” (Prayer of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen)
HOPE AND HEALING AFTER ABORTION: The Sisters of Life host monthly Days of Prayer and Healing, monthly Gatherings, and Hope and Healing Weekend Retreats. These events are opportunities to experience the loving mercy of God in a safe and
sacred space. All retreats are led by the Sisters of Life and women who have experienced both the suffering of abortion and the joy
of healing in Christ. The retreats are directed by faithful priests who have a sensitivity and a heart for those who suffer. They include witnesses of mercy, Scripture sharing, personal prayer, opportunity for Sacramental Confession, and the Holy Sacrifice of the
Mass. Call 866-575-0075 or email: [email protected]
DID YOU KNOW - A ‘conservative’ estimate of the number of abortions committed worldwide since 1966 is 2 billion? There are
7 billion human beings alive on the planet. That means over a quarter of the human race has been aborted over the past 50 years. 56
million children have lost their lives to abortion in the United States since the ‘legalization’ of abortion in 1973.
FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM - June 21—the vigil of the Feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More—to July 4, Independence Day. “While Americans presume that the Constitution guarantees their rights, in practice our rights survive or disappear
based on how firmly we defend them.” (Archbishop Charles J. Chaput) Annual Rally for Religious Freedom – June 27 at
7:30pm, St. John the Baptist High School. Keynote speaker is Archbishop William Lori, chair of USCCB Committee on Religious Freedom. We ask parishioners to consider daily Mass and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament to protect religious freedom
both here in the United States and around the world. Be united in prayer with us during these two weeks when we raise our hearts
and voices to protect this most precious of God’s gifts, the right to freedom of conscience and freedom of religion in private and in
public. For more information: www.CatholicsforFreedomofReligion.org 631-896-8331
NEONATAL COMFORT CARE PROGRAM: The Life Center presents Dr. Elvira Parravicini, neonatologist and Director of the
Neonatal Comfort Care Program at NY Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, June 21st, 7pm-9pm, Knights
of Columbus #4428, Our Lady of the Rosary Council, 759 Long Island Ave, Deer Park. Seating is limited. RSVP to Lisa at
516-798-8746. Dr. Parravicini’s interventions include prenatal counseling of couples expecting an infant potentially affected by a
life-limiting condition, in collaboration with the Center of Prenatal Pediatrics, and proposal of Comfort Care plan when appropriate.
She coordinates the delivery plan and the postnatal care of the infant with the multidisciplinary team. The focus of compassionate
care is to provide the most comfortable and loving environment to an infant whose life is presumably very short. Essential points in
the infant’s management are providing bonding, warmth, hydration and pain control. Dr. Elvira works with the multidisciplinar y
team to facilitate the family’s preferences during hospitalization and connections with community resources.
FACE THE TRUTH – July 1st – Defend the freedom to be born. Pro-life Face the Truth event on Friday, July 1st from 2:30pm to
4:00pm. Location is at LIE Exit 70S and County Route 111, Manorville. Abortion denies the right to life of innocent babies. Without the Right to Life you have no other rights! We hold signs (provided) on the public sidewalk in a peaceful outreach to encourage
the loving positive “Choose Life” option. Please stand up for the unalienable right to LIFE. Sponsored by the Long Island Coalition
for Life. 631-243-1435 [email protected]
A new film by English director Thea Sharrock, Me Before You, has been met with scathing criticism from disability rights activists. The film tells the story of a young paraplegic, Will, and his new carer, Lou, with whom he develops an unlikely romantic relationship. The film has the typical trappings of a Hollywood rom-com – stunning actors, wealth, castles – yet with one not so subtle
twist: Will wants to be euthanized…But despite their burgeoning romance, Will and Lou don’t live happily ever after. Unlike the
similar film The Intouchables, the tenor of this story is [that] Will’s paraplegia is not worth enduring. He chooses to end his life,
despite Lou’s objections. Disability rights activists protested at the premier of the film in London earlier this week, unveiling a placard that read: “Me Before You is not a romance. It is a disability snuff movie, giving audiences the message that if you’re a disabled
person you’re better off dead.” Writing in The Guardian, disability rights activist Penny Penner attacked the film’s ‘anti-disability’
message: “A piece of fairytale romance is what it purports to be, but what perhaps is a clever device for writer Jojo Moyes, to me
underlines the view that you are better off dead than a living, disabled burden on your loved ones.” (Xavier Symons, Bioedge.org,
6/4/16)
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WANTED…...Part Time Cook……
South Shore Roman Catholic Parish looking for
PART TIME COOK.
Hours are from 2:30 to 7:30 pm Monday - Friday
June 12, 2016
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are always looking for individuals to join the ministry
of Catholic Charities and offer “Care With Dignity…Life
Job duties would include shopping and preparation of basic With Hope.”
evening meals for the priests and occasional visitors.
Experience preferred but not essential, cooking for 3 to 5 P/T CAREGIVER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
persons.
(21 hours) Vacation time, sick days available, after 6 months employWe are seeking a compassionate professional to deliver
ment.
support group sessions and educational seminars to carePlease fax your resume to R. DeRose, Business Manager @
givers who offer help to family or friends experiencing
516-798-7493 or via email [email protected]
serious life events, and who themselves need respite, resources and hope.
St. Ignatius Loyola Parish is hosting a
Garage Sale!
September 24th and 25th
Save the dates…and your treasures!
Our ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services (or related field), 1-3 years’ experience conducting group sessions in healthcare and the ability to
travel to meeting sites on Long Island.
If you are clearing out now and have items to donate we
will be collecting at the Priest's Garage on the following
dates and times:
To apply, transmit resume & cover letter via email or fax.
Please reference “Caregiver Support Specialist” in the
subject line of your email/fax. Fax: 516.733.7038 Email:
[email protected]
June 25th from 10 am—1 pm
July 22nd from 2 pm—5 pm
August 26th from 2 pm—6 pm
We will accept: household items, collectables, jewelry and
accessories, bric-a-brac, toys, tools, electronics, yard
“wear”, books, etc. Sorry, but unused clothing with store
tags only.
For more information
call Barbara @ 516-935-5576 or Karen @ 516-937-5527
Thank you!
Bishop Murphy will be coming to
St. William the Abbot on June 19th to
celebrate the 10:45 AM Mass for our
Deanery in observance of this
Jubilee Year of Mercy.
This is also open to any of our parishioners
who might like to attend.
For a full listing of jobs and their descriptions, please go to
www.catholiccharities.cc and click on the “jobs” tab.
Catholic Charities – An Equal Opportunity Employer
Young Adult Ministry
Are you a young adult in your 20s and 30s? Looking to
grow deeper in your faith and meet other faith-filled young
adults?
Join us at Sunken Meadow State Park, Kings Park on
June 23th at 6pm for a BBQ and “Scripture in the
Sand” – Lectio Divina – Praying with Sacred Scripture. You don’t have to know “how to do” Lectio Divina,
just come with an open heart as God speaks to you through
sacred scripture. BBQ at 6pm in Field #4 … Lectio to follow on the Beach … All who attend will receive a pocket
gospel, an opportunity to experience Jesus through the
scriptures and to witness God’s beautify creation as seen
through nature.
If you would like to join us, please rsvp to Marianne Sheridan at [email protected] by June 22. Treat yourself to a
“night out” with “Scripture in the Sand”.
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