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 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish 455 Hunter Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795 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. Gregory Breen, Associate Pastor Rev. Sylvester Chukwumalume, in Residence Chaplain, Southside Hospital Rev. Freddy Lozano, in Residence 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 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 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: 631.661.7143 Website: www.ollchurch.org Our Lady of Lourdes School Phone: 631.587.7200 Monday-Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm E-mail: [email protected]Religious Education Office Phone: 631.661.5440 Monday-Friday: 9:00am-Noon, 1:00pm-5:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm E-mail: [email protected]Parish Outreach Office Phone: 631.661.9262 Monday-Friday: 9:30am-3:30pm SAGE (Senior Advocates for Growth and Enrichment) Phone: 631.661.3224, Ext. 122 E-mail: [email protected]Fourth Sunday of Advent • Sunday, December 23, 2018
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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
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish 455 Hunter Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795
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. Gregory Breen, Associate Pastor Rev. Sylvester Chukwumalume, in Residence Chaplain, Southside Hospital Rev. Freddy Lozano, in Residence
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 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
Fourth Sunday of Advent • Sunday, December 23, 2018
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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
Maggie Frodell Parish Office
Carol Grillo Parish Office
Stephanie Hahn Parish Office
Rita Spera Religious Education 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
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.
Due to early holiday deadlines, the December 16th weekly financial summaries were unavailable at the time of printing.
The information will be included in a subsequent bulletin.
The estimated weekly collection needed to maintain and operate our parish buildings, ministries, programs and salaries is $17,800.
Financial Summary
Readings for the Week of December 23 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a/ Heb 10:5-10/ Lk 1:39-45 Monday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/ Lk 1:67-79 Tuesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5/ Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/ Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25
Night: Is 9:1-6/ Ti 2:11-14/ Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12/ Ti 3:4-7/ Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10/ Heb 1:1-6/ Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14
Dear Parishioners: It is hard to believe but Christmas is upon us! By the time you read this, we will be talking about hours, not days, until Christmas! In the midst of the hustle and bustle, let us not forget the true meaning of Christmas: God loving us so much that God became one of us in Christ! As St. John reminds us: “God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him may not die but may have eternal life. God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world might be saved through Him (John 3:16-17).” This is the heart of the Christmas message. God loved us so much that He sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, and Jesus Christ loved us so much that He died on the cross for us. That awesome message is the Good News! It is news that may sound too good to be true – but it is true! Our response to that Good News is to do what the shepherds and Wise Men did: Come, let us adore! We adore Christ by our participation at Sunday Mass each week and by participating in the life of the parish family of Our Lady of Lourdes Church. For some of us, we may not feel worthy to be close to God. You may recall the words of the song, The Little Drummer Boy: “I have no gifts to bring that’s fit to give a king.” We are like the drummer boy; we are not worthy of the great gift of Jesus, his only Son. But God loves us anyway: uncondi-tionally and forever. Now that is something to be truly thankful for! As you know, Christmas is a time of giving. Why not give someone the gift of faith! This Christmas would be a great time to personally invite someone you know who is in the situation of not going to Church to come back to Church. It does not have to be complicated or pushy! Just a simple “Why don’t you come to church with my family this Christmas” can be a very powerful invitation. Give it a shot! I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank Cathy Danowski and the Family Liturgy Committee. They have done some wonderful things throughout the Advent season, highlighted by the Breakfast with St. Nicholas and the wonderful Bethlehem Boulevard. The entire committee did a wonderful job with the children during this Advent season. Think about joining the committee. They are always looking for new ideas and new volunteers! Remember: Together, we can do something beautiful for God. In Christ, Fr. Brian PS: Don’t forget to hand in your chances for our 50/50 drawing which will take place after Christmas. Send them in by mail or drop them off at the rectory. As the saying goes, you have to in it to win it! So, be in it and win it! Think about giving the chances as a Christmas gift to your family and friends. It will be a nice way to help the parish at the same time. Give them as Christmas gifts to your adult children! The drawing will take place on Sunday, January 13 after the 12:30pm Mass.
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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 Dominick Gennaro - US Army Patrick Harty-US Coast Guard Colby Matthew Kelly-US Army Anthony Mannino-US Marines Anthony Memoli-US Marines Stephen Rolston-US Army Michael Wilkinson-US Army Peter Zaccaria-US Navy
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Pray for Our Sick Please remember to keep in your thoughts and prayers … Andrew Arena, Germaine Bruno, Grace Ciccarello, Rose Contelmo, Diane Cullen, Margaret DeLuca, Amanda DiTingo, Thomas Doty, Paula Edwards, Anna Ferrante, Mike Ferrante, Gianna Fioravanti, Jack Fitzgerald, Kathleen Mooney Gordan, David Hannigan, Denis Heffron, Josephine Heffron, Patrick Anthony Heffron, Thomas Hicks, Jr., Henry Kahn, Shena Kahn, Tom Kaval, Bridget Keane, Anne Kerrigan, George Koehler, Dolores Lazarich, Amy Lillis, Bruce Linhart, Lyn Marczyk, Connell McGee, Una McGrade, Marge Nangano, Dolores Oliver, Roberta Palumbo, Kenny Panek, Phyllis Pasciuta, Connie Polik, Fred Polik, Dorothy Proctor, Mary Quinn, Joseph Roccaro, Joseph J. Schiavoni, Anne Marie Schiraldi, Natalie Stone, Roger Welden, Marie Wilson
Names of the sick will be listed for six weeks for short-term requests and six months for long-term.
Altar Society Altar linens this week will be cared for by Rita Spera. If you would like to help care for our altar needs, please call the Parish Office at 631-661-3224.
Pastoral Care of Our Sick Please call the Parish Office at 631-661-3224 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.
Tuesday, December 25 The Nativity of the Lord 8:00am Christmas Novena 9:30am Christmas Novena 11:00am Christmas Novena 12:30pm Christmas Novena
Wednesday, December 26 St. Stephen 8:30am Lillian LaRocca
Thursday, December 27 St. John the Apostle 8:30am Ann Neff
Friday, December 28 The Holy Innocents 8:30am Charles P. Homann
Saturday, December 29 Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord St. Thomas Becket 8:30am Pietro Bruno
5:00pm Andre Alcobia Fr. Greg Breen
Sunday, December 30 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 8:00am Ted Scorcia Fr. Greg Breen
9:30am Lynne Balderes Msgr. Brian McNamara
11:00am Brian Contelmo Fr. Greg Breen
12:30pm John E. Mullins Msgr. Brian McNamara
6:00pm People of the Parish, Alan Lavery, Family of Mamie & Michael Raia, Family of Rose & Dominick Cocco, Louise & Tony Crisci, John Andrich Fr. Greg Breen
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Baptism
Catherine M. Badalamenti Michael Anthony Savino
Rest In Peace
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the families and loved ones of those
recently deceased.
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CHRISTMAS MASSES
December 24: Christmas Eve: 4:00pm Church Msgr. Brian (Choir will sing 30 minutes before the start of Mass) 4:00pm School Cafeteria Fr. Greg 6:00pm Church Msgr. Brian (Posada Procession) 8:00pm Church Fr. Greg 11:00pm (Midnight Mass) Church Msgr. Brian (Choir will sing 30 minutes before the start of Mass) December 25: Christmas Day: 8:00am Church Fr. Sylvester 9:30am Church Fr. Greg 11:00am Church Msgr. Brian 12:30pm Church Msgr. Brian
NEW YEAR’S EVE/DAY: FEAST OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD: December 31: New Year’s Eve 5:00pm Church January 1: New Year’s Day: 8:30am Church 10:00am Church 12:10pm Church (NOTE: There will be NO evening Mass on New Year’s Day evening!)
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Christmas Candles This year, we are once again offering a Loving Candle which will be placed in the Tabernacle area and lit on Christmas Eve. This symbolic light will remain in the Tabernacle area for the life of the candle (approximately a week). This is a beautiful way to remember our loved ones - both living and deceased. The Loving Candles will be available after all the Masses on Dec. 22-23, as well as at the Parish Office (Rectory) on Monday Dec. 24 until 3:00pm for a donation of $10. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Parish Office at 631.661.3224, ext. 121.
Christmas Flower Offerings Christmas Flower offerings received by Sunday, December 2 will be published in the Dec. 25 bulletin. Offerings received after that date will be published in subsequent bulletins.
Christmas Raffle Below please find a set of 3 chances. It is a 50-50 drawing. Chances are $50 each or 3 chances for $100. 1st place winner will win 35% of the money, 2nd place will win 10% of the money and 3rd place will win 5% of the money. You have to be in it to win it! The drawing will take place on Sunday, January 13 after the 12:30pm Mass. Hopefully, the Wise Men will bring you a gift of a winning ticket!
The Parish Office will close at 3:00pm on Christmas Eve - Monday, December 24. (No evening hours)
We will be closed on Tuesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas, and will
re-open at 9:00am on Wednesday, December 26.
DECEMBER 16 – JANUARY 20 Come to the Parish Center and visit Bethlehem as seen in Nativity sets
from various countries of the world.
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As members of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, we are faced with a challenge that we can only overcome together. As you know from the recent mailing, there are urgent maintenance needs at our convent. It is important that each and every member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish family participates in this worthy project. It is only by our generosity in mak-ing a sacrificial gift that we will be able to accomplish our objectives. We have established a goal of $442,000 in order to accomplish our objectives. While this seems like a large amount, participation by all members of the parish family will make this goal not only attainable, but one that we can surpass. If every family pledges $400, after a $40 down payment, your sacrifice would be $1 a day for one year. We can all do that. If you are able to pledge a higher amount, please do so. We’re asking for equal sacrifice, not equal giving.
As you make your gift, please remember…
• Pledges and one time donations are welcomed and greatly appre-ciated.
• Payment reminders will be mailed to you in accordance with your payment plan.
• All contributions are deductible for tax purposes.
• Any questions? Call Fr. Brian at 631-661-3224
TOTAL PLEDGE 10% DOWN QUARTERLY PAYMENTS
4 PAYMENTS
MONTHLY PAYMENTS
12 PAYMENTS
$5,000 $500 $1,125 $375
$2,500 $250 $563 $188
$1,000 $100 $225 $75
$750 $75 $169 $56
$400 $40 $90 $30
Please make your check payable to:
Restore Our Convent Campaign
Name: _________________________________
Address: _______________________________
City/ State/Zip: __________________________
Phone: _________________________________
Env. #: _________________________________
Email: _________________________________
I/we pledge to the Campaign as follows: Amount of Pledge/ Donation: $ __________ Down Payment: $ __________ Balance: $ __________ I /we prefer to pay the balance: Monthly ______ Quarterly ______ Please send information about paying my pledge by Credit or Debit card
Parish Goal: $442,840 Percentage attained: 79% Amount Pledged: $328,611 Total Paid to Date: $294,604 Number of Pledges: 713
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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults What’s it all about? IF you are an adult AND
… you were never Baptized … you were Baptized in another faith and would like to become a baptized Catholic … you never received Holy Communion (Eucharist) … you never received your Confirmation
IF you are an adult AND one or more of the circumstances above apply to you … IF you feel you would like to become a baptized Catholic or become more fully initiated into your Catholic faith… Our email address is [email protected] or call the Parish Office at 631-661-3224, and we would be happy to help you.
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Volunteers Needed! Looking for volunteers to join the Altar Society. Pick up church linens, wash, iron and return them to the sacristy. We currently have nine members, which means you would be responsible once every nine weeks. The more members we have, the longer in between obligations. If interested, please call the rectory and leave your name and number or call me direct - Joyce Petersen (631) 539-2917.
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.
Toilet Paper Bar Soap Hamburger Helper Rice A Roni Shampoo
Pregnant? Need Help? Birthright, Inc. 24 Hour Helpline 1-800-550-4900
Now and at the Hour of Our Death Catholic Guidance for End-of-Life Decision Making Illness and aging, coupled with rapid advances in medical technology, can lead to heightened anxiety when health care decisions must be made. Go to www.CatholicEndofLife.org for assistance in navigating the end-of-life chal-lenges that you and/or your loved ones face. Learn about the key principles of Catholic teaching in this area, and how to apply them in the complex world of medical advance directives.
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Good Samaritan Prayer Group of L.I. The Good Samaritan Prayer Group of Long Island holds their meetings every Friday from 3:00pm until 5:00pm. (except the first Friday of the month), from September through June, in Room 16 of the OLL School Bldg. 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 10:00am. 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 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 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).
Anxiety Disorder Sufferers A Recovery Group for those suffering from Anxiety Disorder meets on Tuesdays from 2:00pm -4:00pm in the Spiritual Life Center (in Convent building). The Group is led by a trained and certified Anxiety Disorder Group Leader. For more information, please call Michael at 631-968-9154.
Families Anonymous Are you at your wit’s end? Is someone you love destroying family harmony? Families Anonymous Can Help! For further information, please call Donna at: 631-589-3790 or visit: www.familiesanonymous.org
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.
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: [email protected]
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter May the peace of Christ be with you this Christmas! Savor Christ's presence in your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Feb. 8-10, 2019 in Huntington, NY and Apr. 26-28, 2019 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit them at https://wwmenyli.org/.
Do you need to fulfill your Marriage Prep Requirement? Engaged Encounter is an effective Pre-Cana program designed to provide you with the tools for a successful marriage. Couples are given the opportunity to explore many aspects of their relationship through a series of presentations, writings and dialog. There are no group discussions. Our next weekends will be held as follows: Feb. 8-10, 2019 - Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, NY Aug. 9-11, 2019 - Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, NY Nov. 15-17, 2019 - Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, NY For information please call Lenny & Pat Walker at: 631-563-1032 or visit: www.engagedencounterli.org
Retrouvaille Weekend - You Can Help Heal Your Marriage
Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse?
Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped thousands of couples worldwide experiencing ALL TYPES of marital difficulties.
For confidential information about the Retrouvaille program, or to register for the upcoming weekend that begins on Friday, January 18-20, 2019, please call 1-800-470-2230. You will be connected directly and confidentially to a couple from Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille who can help.
Location: Immaculate Conception, Huntington, NY
440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY 11743
Nurses Wanted - Full Time Positions Available We are hiring Healthcare Workers! Nurses Wanted!
The Sisters of St. Joseph in Brentwood are seeking a Full Time Nurses, both RNs and LPNs. Openings are available for all shifts, including desirable Evening Shift (2:00pm–10:00pm). For more information, or to inquire about per diem opportunities, please contact Nancy Finley, Human Resources at 631-273-1187 x 127. Please apply to: [email protected]
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Volunteer Needed Catholic Charities’ Amityville location is looking for a volunteer to assist with answer-ing the phones and re-directing calls to the proper departments. The ideal volunteer will be bi-lingual (English/Spanish), courteous and helpful and have some prior reception or switchboard experience, which is helpful but not necessary. Hours would be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00am to 12:00 noon. If you are interested and availa-ble for this volunteer opportunity, please contact: Mary Ellen Kwiecinski, Volunteer & Intern Coordinator at 516-733-7044
Your time and talent will be greatly appreciated!
Camp Fatima & Camp Bernadette in New Hampshire Camp Fatima for boys and Camp Bernadette for girls are now accepting registrations for the 2019 summer season. The camps, located in the Lakes region of NH, offer 2-week overnight sessions for children, ages 6-15. Round trip bus transportation is available out of Long Island. For more information, or to request a brochure, contact Brendan Stack-house at 603-364-5851 or e-mail [email protected], or visit and register online at www.bfcamp.com. Please don’t wait as sessions fill up quickly. The gift of a summer camp experience could be the ideal Christmas present for your child or grandchild.
Bereavement Support Groups Good Shepherd Hospice Bereavement Services are opened, at no charge, to anyone in the community who has experienced a loss through death. Upcoming Bereavement Support Groups, led by a Bereavement Specialist, include:
Spousal/Partner Loss Support Group -1/10/18- 2/28/18 from 5:00pm- 6:30pm Adult Loss of Parent or Sibling Loss Support Group - 1/10/18- 2/28/18 from 6:45pm-8:15pm
Groups are held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 9 Clinton Ave., Bay Shore, NY. Registration required – 631-828-7628.
Religion and Rock Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00am to 8:00am on WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 on the East End of Long Island. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00pm on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00pm on XM Satellite, Channel 117. Next Sunday’s theme is “New Beginnings”. To listen online or for more information, visit: www.ReligionandRock.com.
Job Fair - Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - 9:30am-2:30pm
hosted by the Long Island Job Finder website & newspaper
Radisson Hotel Hauppauge 110 Vanderbuilt Motor Pkwy, Hauppauge, NY 11788
FREE Admission for job seekers! MANY TOP COMPANIES LOOKING FOR GREAT NEW HIRES!
Wear proper attire and bring plenty of copies of your resumé.
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Sharing the Gospel Mary couldn't wait to visit her much older cousin, Elizabeth, up in the hills of Judea. Both of them were expecting babies. Each of them knew that the birth of her child was a special event that could only happen because they trusted God. Your own mother trusted that God would give you life in this world. Both Mary and Elizabeth watched their children grow up to do good things. You can grow up to do good things too, if you trust in God.
Something to Draw Ask your mother who she visited while she was waiting for you to be born. Draw a picture of her visiting with a relative or friend.
Prayer
Dear Jesus, Help me to trust You and to remember that You are the reason we celebrate Christmas. Amen.
Mission for the Week
You belong to a larger family than just the people in your home. See how many of your relatives you can name before you visit them at Christmas. When you see them, wish them “Merry Christmas!”
