OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL CHURCH

The Catholic Parish Of Point Lookout and Lido Beach 75 Parkside Drive, P.O. Box 20

Point Lookout, New York 11569 Please call us: 516-431-2772

Please visit our website: www.olmmc.com

Let us worship God together. Please grace us by your presence.

We celebrate Eucharist We celebrate Baptism Monday - Saturday: 7:30 A.M. On the second Sunday of the month at 1:00 P.M. Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 P.M. Expectant parents are required to attend a Sunday: 7:30, 10:00 and 11:30 A.M. Baptismal preparation session held on the 3rd Holy Days: Vigil of the Holy Day 7:30 P.M., Sunday of each month in the Faith Formation Holy Day 7:30 A.M. Office following the 10:00 A.M. Mass. Please July/Aug. only: Malibu Beach Club Mass - Sat. 4:30 P.M. call the Rectory for an appointment at 431-2772. We celebrate Reconciliation We celebrate Adoration of the Saturday: 4:30 - 5:00 P.M. Blessed Sacrament Thursday before First Friday: 8:00 A.M. Thursday: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

We would like to meet you, Listen to your story,

And walk together in this journey toward God.

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Please visit our website for parish news, information and upcoming events. Read the weekly bulletin on-line. www.olmmpointlook.com

Parish Staff

Fr. Brian Barr – Pastor Fr. Anthony Osuagwu—Associate Pastor

Deacon Michael Monahan Georgette Levesque - Director of Religious Education Barbara Alessandria - Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor

Mrs. Kerry Kahn - Principal, Long Beach Catholic Regional School Peter Rapanaro - Music Coordinator

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, December 21, 2019 7:30am Mary Costello & Katie Costello Hufier 5:30pm All Our Parishioners Sunday, December 22, 2019 Fourth Sunday of Advent 7:30am Robert O’Connor 10:00am Elizabeth Ryan Jack Grogan Mary Lyons 11:30am Hanratty & McCurdy Families Monday, December 23, 2019 7:30am Roger J. Daly Tuesday, December 24, 2019 CHRISTMAS EVE 7:30am Joseph & Natalie Nixon 4:30pm Intentions of Katelyn & Richie Bach 8:00pm Tom Dowling Wednesday, December 25, 2019 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 7:30am Murray & McDonough Families 10:00am John Simonelli Baby Daniel Chesney John Seaman 11:30am Wondsel & Lundy Families Thursday, December 26, 2019 7:30am Prinzivalli & Demask Families Friday, December 27, 2019 7:30am Intentions Of Maria Keena Saturday, December 28, 2019 7:30am Intentions of Juliette Murphy 5:30pm MaryJane Murray Sunday, December 29, 2019 7:30am All our Parishioners 10:00am Filomena Alvarez Mary Clark Madeline Boylan 11:30am Helene DeRosa

Parish Phone: 431-2772 Website: www.olmmpointlookout.com Long Beach Catholic Regional School - 432-8900 Religious Education Office - 432-8074 Rectory e-mail: olmmrectory@gmail.com Religious Ed. e-mail: olmmcrelgioused@gmail.com

Bulletin e-mail: olmmrectory@gmail.com

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION CHRISTMAS EVE—Tuesday, December 24, 2019 4:30pm T. Reynolds, A. McGivney, P. Dowling 8:00pm J. Fischer, C. Werner, K . Cox CHRISTMAS DAY- Wesnesday, December 25, 2019 7:30am M. Butler, L. Devivio, E. Murray 10:00am M. Michielini, C. Doughty, M. Fenelius 11:30am B. Follander, L. Kennedy, M. Wondsel Sat./Sun., December 28/29, 2019 5:30pm S. Abbe, P. Costello, M. McEachern 7:30am M. Butler, P. Dowling, M. Koyl 10:00am K. Cox, C.Doughty, M. Fenelius 11:30am A. Dreyer, J. Fischer, B. Follander

LECTORS ALTAR SERVERS CHRISTMAS EVE—Tuesday, December 24, 2019 4:30pm V. Gomez Medina Family 8:00pm J. Mcloone CHRISTMAS DAY_- Wednesday, December 25, 2019 7:30am M.Koyl 10:00am F. Ryan Brianna Banvard 11:30am J.O’Callahan Sat./Sun., December 28/29, 2019 5:30pm V. Gomez TJ Moran 7:30am E. Murray 10:00am T. Reynolds Baller Family 11:30am J. McLoone Medina Family

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

Sabrina Bertucci, Rosalie Pasquale, John Pasquale, Nancy Shannon, Tom DiFrancisi, Gabrielle Olivo, Tom Darrigan, Michael Paolino, Wayne Sherman, Claire Curtin, Robert Pash, Amber Andrews, David Campbell, Ashton Moore, Christopher Florio, Valentine Mohan, Sal Palestro, Frank Andrews, Susan Andrews, Jean Scott, Lari Tardera, John Osterndoff.

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Please visit our website for parish news, information and upcoming events. Read the weekly bulletin on-line. www.olmmpointlookout.com

PEACE

And there were in the same country shepherds watching, and keeping the night watches over their flock.

And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the brightness of God shone round about them; and they feared

with a great fear. And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people:

For, this day, is born to you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.

And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God, and saying:

Glory to God in the highest;

and on earth peace to men of good will.

Luke 2:8 -18

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Marriages The engaged couple is asked to call the Parish Office and arrange an appointment with a Priest to complete the necessary preparations, including the Pre-Cana program.

Sick and Homebound Any of our parishioners who wish to receive Holy Communion or the Sacrament of the Sick, please call the Rectory Office: 431-2772. St. Mary’s Food Pantry Donations of non-perishable food items may be brought to the church vestibule at Sunday Masses for distribution. Friendly Visitors St. Vincent de Paul Society ~ Weekly visits to home-bound. Please call the Rectory at 516-431-2772.

Devotions

Rosary Recited after the 7:30am Mass, Mon. - Sat. “Rosary for Families”- Every Sat. at 9:45 am In Grotto

First Friday of Each Month Pro-Life Vigil Begins at 7:00pm with Rosary; 7:30pm - Mass, Exposition, Quiet Time; 8:30pm - Prayers for Life; 9:00pm - Stations of the Cross; 9:30pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy; 10:00pm - Rosary (Glorious Mysteries); 10:45pm - Benediction. For information, call Penny Abbruzzese at 516- 593-8849.

Novena Prayers After Saturday Morning Mass.

Holy Hour for Priests Every Thursday ~ 4:00pm until 5:00pm.

OLMM BOOK CLUB

Saturday, January 26, 2020 at 7:30 - 8:30 PM in the

Religious Ed. Room of the Rectory

THE NEXT MEETING OF THE OLMM BOOK CLUB WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2020.

WE WILL BE DISCUSSING CHAPTERS 1-3 OF FR. RICHARD RENTO’s BOOK, IT’S NOT NECESSARILY SO.

Please consider joining us! ALL ARE WELCOME!

St. Mary of the Isle Outreach Food Pantry in Long Beach Needs: Canned Fruit, Canned Vegetables Canned Healthy Soups Pasta & Sauce Peanut Butter & Jelly Tuna Fish Canned Meat Mac & Cheese

Thank you for your support and your generous contribution.

In celebration of the Birth of

Jesus Christ, Our King, the Rectory will be closed on Tuesday, Christmas Eve and Wednesday, Christmas Day.

Wishing you a Blessed Christmas!

Readings and Gospel for Next Weekend December 28 and 29, 2019:

Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Colossians 3:12-21 and Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23.

OUR WEEKLY OFFERTORY… Last week Envelops used: 114 Collection: $5593 Thank you for your continued generous support of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish.

Msgr. Jim McNamara is coming to

OLMMC for a Christmas visit.

You are invited to spend some time with

Fr. Jim and celebrate his 75th birthday

on Sunday, December 29th after the

11:30 Mass till 2:30pm at the Buoy Bar.

All are welcome for hors d’oeuvre, beer,

wine and Birthday Cake.

COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING

Long Beach Catholic Regional School Principal’s Updates

December 22nd

Although we are in the 4th week of Advent, we are already on Christmas recess. School will reopen on Monday, January 6, 2020! During this short, last week of Advent, we remember the gift of Love we have in Christ. The light of the candles is meant to remind us of the love that God has for us. Jesus shows us God's perfect love. He is God's love in human form. The Bible says that "God so loved the world that he gave His only Son to save us”. May you all receive the Light of Christ in your hearts and share it generously and joyfully with your families and our community. Merry Christmas!

Mrs. Kerry Kahn

Principal

Thursday, January 2nd at 2:00 Thursday, January 16th at 2:00 Thursday, February 6th at 2:00

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24th

4:30pm

If your child would like to participate please call or text:

Shannon Llewelly @ 297-3542 Mary Doheny @ 729-6279

Pre-K through 8th Grade

Practice Schedule: Monday, 12/23 at 10:00 am

in the Church.

• + RELIGIOUS ED NEWS +

There will be no Religion Classes Wednesday, December 25 & January 1.

Religion Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 8

Be a guest at the Lord’s table on Christmas And New year’s Day, the Solemnity of Mary,

We wish our families a Blessed Christmas and New Year!

Bring your petitions, your needs , hopes, and desires and place them in the hands of Jesus!

Come talk to Him — Heart to Heart

This can be your special weekly meeting time with Jesus!

Our Parish has the AWESOME gift of

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

EVERY THURSDAY

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Rosary for Priests 4:30 PM

It is a joy for us to welcome new members to our Parish! If you worship with us regularly, but are not fully registered, use this form to request registration information. Drop it in the basket or mail it to us. We look forward to your active participation in our faith community.

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Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

Church is a seaside parish, a family of faithful stewards, sharing the gifts we have received from God and His Blessed Mother, by participating in the Eucharist, hearing His Word,

praying and caring for those most in need.