Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

455 Hunter Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795

Liturgical Schedule

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

Sixth Sunday in Easter • Sunday May 21, 2017

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 non-

Catholics and for Catholics who have never received formal

religious education. If interested, please call the Parish Office.

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

Worship and Choir Director

Vita Scorcia, Ministry Spiritual Director

Parish Office Phone: 631.661.3224, 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: ParishOffice@ollchurch.org

Fax: 631.661.7143

Website: www.ollchurch.org

Our Lady of Lourdes School Phone: 631.587.7200, press 2

Monday-Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm

E-mail: lkrol@ollschool.org

Religious Education Office Phone: 631.661.5440, press 3

Monday-Friday: 9:00am-Noon,

1:00pm-5:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm

E-mail: ReligiousEd@ollchurch.org

Parish Outreach Office Phone: 631.661.9262, press 4

Monday-Friday: 9:30am-3:30pm

SAGE (Senior Advocates for Growth and Enrichment)

Phone: 631.661.3224, Ext. 122

E-mail: Sage@ollchurch.org

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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/Bulletin Editor

AnnMarie Buonaspina

Director of Youth Choirs

Michael Buonaspina

Parish Organist

Carol Grillo

Parish Office

Mary Malinowski

Parish Office

Rita Spera

Religious Education Office

Jeanette Yantz

School Office

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

Financial Summary

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 21

Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/ 1 Pt 3:15-18/ Jn 14:15-21

Monday: Acts 16:11-15/ Jn 15:26—16:4a

Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34/ Jn 16:5-11

Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22—18:1/ Jn 16:12-15

Thursday: Acts 1:1-11/ Eph 1:17-23/ Mt 28:16-20

Friday: Acts 18:9-18/ Jn 16:20-23

Saturday: Acts 18:23-28/ Jn 16:23b-28

Next Sunday: Acts 1:12-14/ 1 Pt 4:13-16/ Jn 17:1-11a

The estimated weekly collection needed to maintain and operate

our parish buildings, ministries, programs and salaries is $17,800.

May 14, 2017

Weekly Collection $ 15,731.00

Weekly Budget - $ 17,800.00

+/- for the week $ (2,069.00)

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Pastor’s Letter

Dear Parishioners:

It appears if spring has finally sprung! It certainly took a while for the temperature to warm up a

bit. I am not complaining because I like the weather in the 60’s and 70’s. Once it gets to 80

degrees, it is too hot for me!

Our “First Holy Communion” season has ended; I would like to thank Sr. Diane and all the

Catechists for preparing our children for this wonderful sacrament. I also ask for your prayers so

that these same children will receive the Eucharist each and every week. As Pope St. Pius X once

said, “Once for all, my children, the surest, easiest and shortest way to heaven is by the Holy

Eucharist”. Let us pray that these children take the surest, easiest and shortest way to heaven each

and every week at Sunday Mass.

This weekend, I will not be around because I am working on a weekend retreat called

RETROUVAILLE. RETROUVAILLE is a French word for “rediscovery”. The Retrouvaille

Program is a program for couples experiencing marriage problems. The program offers tools to

help couples rediscover a loving marriage relationship. The Retrouvaille program consists of a

weekend experience (Friday evening to Sunday evening) followed by a series of 6 “follow-up”

sessions over the next month or so. The main emphasis of the program is about communication in

marriage. It will give couples the opportunity to rediscover each other and to rediscover the love

they had for each other.

I have been working on the Retrouvaille weekends for almost 25 years. I highly recommend the

program for any couples who are struggling in their marriage. For more information, try the

Retrouvaille website: www.retrouvaille.org. Also, give me a call at the rectory and we talk about

the program as well. Before anyone calls it “quits” in a marriage, I would like to think that they

would try every option before they make that decision. They owe that to themselves and, especially

if they have children, couples owe that hard work to their children as well.

Remember: Together, we can do something beautiful for God.

In Christ,

Fr. Brian

PS: Don’t forget the Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA). Currently, our Parish is at 60% of our

goal. Remember when we reach 80% in paid pledges of our goal, our Parish receives all the

monies collected after that point. Please make a pledge (there are envelopes at the doors of

the church) and help both the good work of the Diocese and the good work we do here at Our

Lady of Lourdes.

A heart-felt “thank you” to all those who have been collecting the “BOX TOPS FOR

EDUCATION”. Since September, we have collected over $1,200 in BOX TOPS. I

encourage everyone make the effort to collect them and drop them off at the church. They

are found on a variety of items, especially Cheerios, Progresso Soup and Kleenex. As I say

many times, it is free money so let’s everyone take advantage of it.

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Altar Society

Altar linens this week will be cared for by Janet Loehr If you would like to help care for our altar

needs, please call the Parish Office at 631.661.3224.

Pray for Our Sick Please remember to keep in your thoughts and prayers …

Sal Albanese, Joseph Bacchi, Helen Baffang, Michael Brenner, Lisa Charron-Culloty,

Rose Contelmo, Harold Deegan, Margaret DeLuca, Amanda Ditingo, James Dobson, Nicole Funk,

Charlene Grahn, Ron Graziano, Erik Hasenstab, Josephine Heffron, Patrick Anthony Heffron,

Thomas Hicks, Jr., Sr., Barbara Interlicchio, Msgr. William Jablonski, Henry Kahn, Shena Kahn,

Anne Kerrigan, Maryjane Keveny, George Koehler, Kathleen Kruger, Anita Kuntz, Sean Lillis,

Dorothy Mai, Ellen McGee, Vinny Meade, Dotty Meloni, Virginia O’Connell, Anthony Ricciotti,

Rose Rickey, James O’Rourke, Dorothy Proctor, June Quirino, Henry Ravero, Joel Rivera,

Christine Rizzo, Patricia Roccaro, Joseph J. Schiavoni, Anne Marie Schiraldi, Kathy Shaddock,

Barbara Sparrow, Loretta Stengel, Laura Terryn, Linda Uher, Bruce Uher, Kevin Zwiebel

Names of the sick will be listed for six weeks for short-term requests and six months for long-term.

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.

… and remember those of our parish family that are in the armed services, listed in our Parish

Book of Intentions.

Michael DiMatteo-US Marines

Michael Fantauzzi-US Air Force

Christopher Florca-US Marines

Colby Matthew Kelly-US Army

Anthony Mannino-US Marines

Anthony Memoli-US Marines

James Rooney III-US Marines

Michael Wilkinson-US Army

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.

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Mass Intentions

Monday, May 22

St. Rita of Cascia

8:30am Grace Cutaia

Tuesday, May 23

8:30am André Alcobia

Wednesday, May 24

8:30am Elsie Isopo

Vigil - The Ascension of the Lord

5:00pm Mariano, Rosa & Leonardo Bencivinni

Thursday, May 25

The Ascension of the Lord

8:30am John Meditz

12:10pm Catherine M. Peterson

7:30pm Patrick Lillis

Friday, May 26

St. Philip Neri

8:30am James Amend

Saturday, May 27

St. Augustine of Canterbury

8:30am Phyllis Conforte, Benedetio Fazio

5:00pm Anne Magner

Sunday, May 28

Seventh Sunday of Easter

8:00am Mary Jane McDonough

9:30am Jean Layman

11:00am Joseph & Mary Rizzo

12:30pm Frank E. Buquicchio

6:00pm People of the Parish, Julie Spina,

Gladys Sheridan, Samuel Kopelakis,

Edward Boyd, Ada Scibetta, Robert Burk

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Upcoming Marriages

Lisa Addeo

St. Barnabas

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George Pfeifer

Our Lady of Lourdes

Toni Firenze

Our Lady of Lourdes

and

Ryan Castro

Our Lady of Lourdes

Ronin Thaddeus Castillo

Stella Marie Gabrysiak

Baptism

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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.

Diocese of Rockville Centre

Day of Prayer and Healing for Women

The Day of Prayer and Healing for Women is an opportunity to experience the

loving mercy of God in a safe and sacred space. The day is directed by faithful

priests who have a sensitivity and a heart for those who suffer.

Saturday, June 17, 2017 - Long Island Location

For more information, visit: respectlife.drvc.org

To register, contact: Project Rachel at 1-888-456-4673

or visit: projectrachel@drvc.org

All reservations and information will remain confidential.

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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, May 25 at 7:00pm in the Spiritual Life Center. Each month,

a relevant different topic is discussed and reflected upon. Come join us; all are welcome.

SAGE The SAGE Group (Senior Advocates for Growth and Enrichment) will meet on Tuesday,

May 23 in the Parish Center at 9:00am.

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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 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: sdiane@ollchurch.org

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 Of-

fice or email to parishoffice@ollchurch.org.

The Ministry of Family Healing invites you to

a Night of Prayer and Reflection

WEDNESDAY, June 7, 2017 at 7:30pm in the Parish Center

JOY in the MORNING! JOY in the MOURNING! JOY in the MOORING!

Come and reflect om how others have found joy through prayer.

Come and reflect on how one finds joy in unimaginable loss.

Come and reflect on how we may continue the journey of our lives to a place of peace and joy.

Please join us as we prayerfully explore, “Where Do You Find Your Joy”

Prayer and Reflection given by Marcy Chapuisat and Marge Valenti, with a special Guest Speaker.

Come and bring a friend. Food and fellowship to follow.

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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.

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.

ALANON: Wednesday at 10am. Beginner’s meeting at 9:30am. Free babysitting available.

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 631-586-8528.

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).

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 joining

Boy Scouts, check out our website and stop by a meeting!

Website: http://witroop179.wix.com/bsatroop179#

Email: WIBSATroop179@outlook.com

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.

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Attention, Graduating High School Seniors!

Stay connected to your Catholic Faith as you begin life on your college campus

this fall. The Newman Connection and the Office of Young Adult and Campus

Ministry for the Diocese of Rockville Centre can help you meet and connect with

other students on campus who share your faith, beliefs and values.

Call or e-mail Patti Anderson in our Parish Office with the following info:

Your Name

College Name

Location of College (City, State)

The Campus Minister at your college will be given your name as an incoming Catholic student. You

will receive an e-mail in August/September (at your college e-mail address) introducing you to the

activities and opportunities on campus, and inviting you to become a part of the Catholic Community

at your college.

Contact Patti Anderson at: 631-661-3224 ext. 120 or e-mail at: panderson@ollchurch.org

New Lighthouse Catholic Media CD Available at kiosks near the doors of the Church

Life Changing Stories of the Eucharist

In this talk, Jesse Romero shares numerous encounters of the stunning power

of Christ's presence in the Eucharist in his own life and in the lives of others,

and a convincing presentation of history and theology as witnesses to this

most incredible mystery and gift! Jesse is a renowned professional Catholic

apologist with a Masters in Theology, a retired L.A. Deputy Sheriff, and a

former Police Olympic boxing champion and USA kickboxing champion. He

speaks on the radio and at conferences around the country with a refreshing,

straightforward, pull no punches, high-energy style, and with passion for the

Catholic Faith and our Eucharistic Lord.

AMERCIAN LEGION POST As you know, next weekend is Memorial Day Weekend. Our local American Legion

Post 1738 will be outside the doors of the Church next weekend distributing red

poppies to remember our veterans. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.

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Ascension Thursday

The Ascension of the Lord,

Thursday, May 25,

is a holy day of obligation.

Mass will be celebrated:

Wednesday, May 24 5:00pm vigil Mass

Thursday, May 25 8:30am Mass

12:10pm Mass

7:30pm Mass

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

“And whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love Him and reveal myself to

Him." Expand your married love by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend.

The next WWME Weekends are Nov 3-5, 2017 in Huntington, NY and Jun 10-11, 2017 in

Medway, MA. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 718-344-3700 or visit us at

http://www.wwmeli.org.

Second Collection Next Weekend Next week, our second collection is for the Catholic Communication Campaign. This campaign connects

people with Christ, here and around the world in developing countries, through the internet, television, radio,

and print media. Fifty percent of funds collected remains in our diocese to fund local communications efforts.

Your support helps spread the gospel message! To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/ccc.

As always, thank you for your generosity!

Parish “Clean-up” Party On SUNDAY, MAY 28, we will be having a Parish “Clean-up”

Party from 1:45pm to 3:30pm. Please bring hand clippers, loppers,

hand saws, rakes, etc. We need to do some extra cleaning up.

All are welcome; no experience needed!

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OLL Senior Singles presents:

Lancaster Show Trip & the Dutch Country

3 days - 2 nights Tuesday, June 27 - Thursday, June 29

Cost: $315.00 per person, double occupancy - Motorcoach transportation

2 nights lodging and 4 meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Departure 8:00am from OLL School Parking Lot, 44 Toomey Road, West Islip

Admission to the “JONAH” Show at Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre

Visit the charming Kitchen Kettle Village

Luncheon Sightseeing Cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia

Admission to Landis Valley Museum and Village

For more info, visit: www.GroupTrips.com/OLLSeniorSingles or, call: Pat McKeefery 631-422-6816

A TASTE OF OUR TOWNS presented by the

Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians County Board and The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition

Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 6:00 – 10:00pm

Hibernian Cultural Center

27 Locust Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702

$40 p.p. Reservations preferred $50 p.p. at the door

Featuring Fabulous food from Area Restaurants and Bakeries

Lots of Surprises, Music, Great Raffles, 50/50, Door Prizes

For reservations please contact: Sue 631-877-1489, Alice 631-987-5902 or Eileen 631-587-9599

Using the “Words that Work”: Effectively opposing physician-assisted suicide:

Jason Negri, JD, of Patients Rights Council, will give a presentation on Sunday, May 21, 2017, 1:30PM to

4:30PM at the American Legion Hall, 39 Nassau Ave., Islip (behind Islip Town Hall). Learn how to compas-

sionately respond to the concerns of the medically vulnerable and their caregivers who may think that suicide,

even with the help of a doctor, is a dignified death. The seminar will educate on answering the points of those

advocating for legalizing assisted suicide in NYS. Please join us. No admission fee. Light refreshments. Spon-

sored by the LI Coalition for Life Educational Trust: 631-243-1435; info@PROLIFELI.org.

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First Annual Fashion Show - ROCK THE RUNWAY

Saturday, June 10th at 6:30pm in OLL All Purpose Room

Bring your family and enjoy a nice evening out

Fashion Show

plus Viennese Hour, featuring Chocolate Fountains and other delectable desserts

plus DJ, Raffles, Games, and Prizes!!

Tickets: $25.00 per Adult, and $10.00 per School Age Child

Proceeds benefit Our Lady of Lourdes School

West Islip Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert

Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 7:00pm

Beach Street Middle School

Featured Soloist: Lisa Jaklitsch Westervelt - Flute

Armed Forces Salute Music includes:

Prokofieff, Mouquet and Rimsky-Korsakoff

Murry Kahn, conducting

Adults: $10.00, Seniors: $8.00, Students Free

For more information: www.westislipsymphony.org

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OLL Raffles

Winners to be drawn at the OLL School Kids Fashion Show on June 10, 2017 Winners need not be present All proceeds benefit OLL School

Family Name ______________________________________

Phone Number ______________________________________

Total # of Tickets ($10 per ticket or 3 tickets for $25) _______

# of tickets for Nintendo Switch _________

# of tickets for Camps ‘R’ Us _________ Amount Enclosed _________

You will receive your raffle tickets after you return this form and payment to the office.

Credit Cards Accepted! Please email fashionshow@ollschool.org for questions or to purchase raffle tickets with a credit card.

Please make checks out to “Our Lady of Lourdes School”. Cash accepted as well.

Please return this form and payment to the attention of “Fashion Show Raffle” by June 8th.

Enter for a chance to win 2 fantastic prizes!!!

$10 per ticket or 3 for $25

A Nintendo Switch Game

Console

2 Weeks of

Camps ‘R” Us

Summer Camp at OLL

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DRVC School of Missionary Disciples The DRVC School of Missionary Disciples is a two year process of

personal, intellectual, spiritual and pastoral formation for adult Catholics

that offers an exciting, integrated approach to discipleship through

instruction, prayer, faith sharing and development of leadership skills.

Is the DRVC School of Missionary Disciples for you? It might be if you desire…

to expand and deepen your knowledge of the Catholic Faith and Holy Scripture.

to deepen your understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church and discover how to connect

to your life and the world today.

to grasp the true meaning of living the Gospel in daily life.

For more information, contact Mar iaElena Barbier i at 516 678-5800 ext. 540

or via email at mbarbieri@drvc.org or visit our website www.drvc-faith.org

DRVC- Office of Faith Formation - June Workshops

Facilitator Training in Adult Faith Formation Level I Sign up for courses on strengthening your skills as an Adult Catechesis facilitator.

St Edward the Confessor Parish (Holy Family Room)

205 Jackson Ave, Syosset, NY 11791

June 20, 22, 27, & 29, 2017 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Baptism Preparation Facilitator Training Level I The meaning and the grace of the Sacrament of Baptism are clearly seen in the rites of its celebration.

Church of the Resurrection (Lower Level of the Church)

50 Granny Rd, Farmingville, NY 11738

Saturdays, June 3 & 10, 2017 from 9:00am - 1:00pm

Marriage Preparation Facilitator Training Level I Interested in facilitating engaged couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage? Sign up for our

Marriage Facilitator Workshop!

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

455 Hunter Ave, West Islip, NY 11795

Thursdays, June 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Bereavement Facilitator Training Level II This facilitator series builds on Part I Training for understanding the specific principles of

Bereavement Ministry.

St Mary Parish, White House Conference Room

20 Harrison Ave, East Islip, NY 11730

Saturdays, June 3 & 10, 2017 from 9:30am - 3:00pm

Register Today: drvc-faith.org

For more information contact Marie Ventimiglia at 516-678-5800 ext. 505

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An Evening for LGBT Men, Women, Family, and Friends

All are welcome for prayer, discussion and social.

Second Tuesday of Each Month - 7:00pm - 9:00pm Freewill Offering

Bishop Molloy Retreat House

86-45 Edgerton Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11432

For information call: 718-739-1229 or visit: www.bishopmolloy.org

Congratulations to the following students

who have achieved Honor Roll status

for the Third Quarter at St. John the Baptist DHS

Summa Com Laude Honors Madison D’Antona, Daniel DiPietrantonio, Christopher Kubelka, Jack Scheid,

Andrew Shapiro, Stephanie Vizzini

Magna Cum Laude Honors Kathryn Antonawich, Angelina Diamante, Megan Doherty, Rieley Fox, Kaleigh Hannigan,

Madison Hoffman, John (Jack) Natale, Vincent Piazza, Alessandra Ponzio, Samantha Viola

Cum Laude Honors Frank Anastasio, Bryan Beard, Daniel Bonge, Connor Carolan, William Colleran, Jamie Farrell,

Jonathan Force, Emma Gander, Stephanie Hahn, Celena Jimenez, Natalia Khoury, Makayla Laird,

Vincent Lospinuso, Christopher Merandi, Victoria Milone, Jacqueline Pappas, Gia Piazza,

Melissa Smith, Diana Wooley

Great job! Keep up the good work!

Cenacle Retreat House, Ronkonkoma - June 2 to June 4, 2017

HOW DO WE BEGIN TO ACCESS OUR INNER ROOM?

Contemplative Outreach of L.I. Silent Retreat Presenter: Fr. Bill Sheehan, OMI

Matt. 6:6 “…whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door…”

We will focus on Fr. Thomas Keating’s two questions, the one above, and “What begins to happen

in the inner room”? This will provide a bit of a review for advanced practitioners and be helpful for

beginners. The second question allows us to focus more on our inner experience.

For more information call: 631-588-8366, or visit: www.cenaclesisters.org/ronkonkoma

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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

“Remembering.”

Job Opening - Weekend Sacristan – St. Joseph Church, Babylon A position is open for a sacristan to work on Saturdays at St. Joseph’s Parish in Babylon. The hours

would be 9:30am to 6:30pm. Duties include setting up for funerals, weddings, assisting at First Holy

Communions, Reconciliations, setting up for Mass, collection drop-off, closing Church and keeping

Church looking neat and clean.

Availability to cover Sunday sacristan schedule, when needed. Experience preferred.

Qualified candidates may call (631) 669-0068 x105 or e-mail jzollo@stjosephsbabylon.org.

Golden Jubilee of the Charismatic Renewal Mark your calendars. Come and celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Charismatic Renewal in our

Catholic Church. The Charismatic Conference and celebration will be held in Scranton, Pennsylvania

at Scranton University. Conference dates are August 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2017. Our Jubilee Theme will be,

“All were filled with the Holy Spirit” Acts 2:4

Bus transportation is available for the weekend. A charter bus will be picking up all registered

participants at Saint Cyril and Methodius Parish in Deer Park, and at Our Holy Redeemer in Freeport.

For Conference Registration Forms and transportation information please call Anna Baciuska at

516-223-8594.

Vendors Wanted

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION R.C. CHURCH is once again celebrating their annual feast

in honor of their patroness from Wednesday, August 2nd through Sunday, August 6th. Great food,

music, rides and just fantastic fun. Vendors are welcome for the full five(5) days or less. For more

information, please call Flo in the rectory at 631-842-5211.

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picture of

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forgiving someone who

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Prayer

Dear Jesus,

Help me to

love You enough to

do all that You ask.

Sharing the Gospel

If you love Jesus, you will do what He

asks. If someone hurts your feelings, Jesus

asks you to forgive. If someone is hard to

get along with, Jesus asks you to show

love. If someone is sick, Jesus asks you to

pray. Learn from Jesus. Follow His exam-

ple. Love all people like God does.

Make cards for the sick.

Remind them how much

Jesus loves them.

Mission for the Week