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Pastor: Msgr. James P. Lisante
Associate Pastor: Rev. Kevin ThompsonRev. Ferando Egargo
In Residence: Rev. Anthony John HeinleinRev. James Vargheese
Permanent Deacon: Rev. Mr. Dominick ValdaroRev. Mr. Frank GariboldiRev. Mr. Ferdinando Ferrara
Business Manager: John BrosnanOutreach Director: Corinne LokMusic Director: Elizabeth WoodsReligious Ed. Director: Donna KesselmanParish Trustees: Dr. James R. Dolan, Jr.
Mrs. Dorothy O’SullivanTelephone Numbers
Rectory: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-3270Religious Education: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .799-5179Convent: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-1748R.C.I.A.: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .799-5179Parish Outreach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-1260
Website: www.ollmp.org
The Parish Office ScheduleMonday to Thursday 9AM to 9PMFriday 9AM to 4PMSaturday 9AM to 5PMSunday 9AM to 3PMThe office is Closed from 12/Noon to 1PM for Lunch
Mass TimesMonday through Friday: 6:45, 8:30am, 8:00pmSaturday: 6:45, 8:30am/5:00pm and
5:15pm ChapelSunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:30pm
BaptismIt is advised that the parents schedule an interview with apriest one month before the preferred baptism date.Baptismal preparation classes are offered on the 2ndSunday of the month. Parents are encouraged to attend the10:30 AM mass on the 2nd Sunday and the preparationclass will follow the mass in the Rectory. All couplesseeking to baptize a child must attend the class. Baptismsare preformed on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every monthat 2PM. Please call the Rectory to schedule anappointment at (516) 541-3270.
ConfessionsSaturdays, Eves of Holy Days and Eves of First Fridays4:00 to 5:00pm.
MarriagesThe prospective bride and groom should discuss details ofthe marriage with one of the priests of the parish at leastsix months prior to the date of the wedding.
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephDecember 30, 2018
The Mission Statement ofOur Lady of Lourdes Parish
Our Lady of Lourdes is a welcoming parish familywhose purpose is to model Christ, as guided by Mary,in a life defined by faith and love. We seek to advanceGod's will through acts of Charity and Kindness.
“to Jesus through Mary”
Our Lady of Lourdes ChurchMassapequa Park, New York 11762
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This Week’s
Masses
Lector Schedule
The bread and wine have been donated for
a Special Intention
The Sanctuary candles for the
Church and Chapel have been
donated for
A Special Intention
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Monday, December 31st 6:45 Living & Dec. Members of Furlong Family Ann & Woof Furlong
8:30 Vincent Sabella Chris Sabella
Tuesday, January 1st (Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God)
6:45 Fr. Tom Reynolds Lynn Johnson 8:30 Joseph Miller Family 12Noon Michael Midea Family
Wednesday, January 2nd 6:45 Jose M. Deveza Homer & Tina Guanlao 8:30 Elvira M. Deveza Homer & Tina Guanlao 8PM Dec. Members of Mari Family William & Delia Turco
Thursday, January 3rd 6:45 U.S. Veterans Ann & Woof Furlong 8:30 Richard McMahon Family 8PM Eugene & John Chrzandowski Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Inferrera
Friday, January 4th 6:45 Souls in Purgatory 8:30 Int. Lilly & Chris Dwyer Alice & Bernard Hennelly 8PM Orazio & Gennaro D’Onofrio D’Onofrio Family Saturday, January 5th 6:45 Fr. Robert E. Mason 8:30 Ann Pianese Roy Citrano & Family 5PM Martin P. Mackin Mackin Family 5:15PM Dorothy Myles Rose & Charlie Castello Sunday, January 6th 7:30 Mildred Rocco Mr. & Mrs. Bonarrigo 9:00 Marie Ferrara Cassese Family 10:30 Frank Monteleone, Marie & Andrew Conza, Rosa Ruiz 12:30 Robert T. Schneider Nancy & Patricia Schneider
The Rectory Office will be closed on
Tuesday, January 1st
(New Year’s Day)
We wish a Happy and Blessed New Year to
All of Our Parishioners and their Families!
Monday, December 31st -
Solemnity of Mary (Vigil Mass)
-6:45 AM - Marie-Laetitia Woolley
-8:30 AM - Efren Bacani
-8:00 PM - Sue Bouffier
Tuesday, January 1st -
Solemnity of Mary
-6:45 AM - Tom Varriale
-8:30 AM - Efren Bacani
-12:00 PM - Mary Lucich & Isidora Bacani
-8:00 PM - Jeanne Virzera & Carolyn Bove
Saturday, January 5th
-5:00 PM - Carolyn Bove & Rick Harrington
Sunday, January 6th
-7:30 am - Ed Towers & Jim Wilshere -9:00 am - Dolores Cianciabella & Matt Imperio
-10:30 am - Marie-Laetitia Woolley & Tom VArriale
-12:30 pm - Isidora Bacani & Al Hans
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Christmas
Flower Memorials Thank you for participating in our Christmas Memorial Fund. Below are the names of your living and deceased loved ones. May you all have a Blessed and Holy Octave of Christmas
60’’ Wreath for the Church on Carmans Rd. In Memory of John Brosnan, Sr. by Brosnan Family 60’’ Wreath for the Church on Carmans Rd. In Memory of Dolores Di Paola by Grace Hussey 60” Lit Wreath for Choir Loft In Memory of Dorothy Myles by M/M William Myles Bell Tower Wreath In Memory of Lena Gagliardi by Annie & Linda 60” Lit Wreath for Chapel– outside In Memory of Lena Gagliardi by Gagliardi Family 60” Lit Wreath for Chapel– outside In Memory of Lucich, Kluntz, Astarita & Church Families by Mary & Tony Lucich 28” Lit Wreath Chapel-inside In Memory of Richard Olson by Olson Family 28” Lit Wreath Chapel-inside In Memory of Alfred & Anna Probert by Matthew Probert Large Lit Christmas Tree for Church Altar In Memory of Gaspar Ingui by Ann Savino & Family Large Lit Christmas Tree for Church Altar In Memory of Jeannette Ingui by Ann Savino & Family Small Christmas Tree for Church Altar In Memory of Rayner Busch by Busch Family Small Christmas Tree for Church Altar In Memory of Lena Gagliardi by Linda Gagliardi Small Christmas Tree for Church Altar In Memory of Silvio & Maria Jelovcic by Jelovcic Family Small Lit Christmas Tree for Church Altar In Memory of Pollini & Ricciuti Families by Vincent & Ellen Ricciuti Gold Angel on Altar In Memory of Mary, Albert & Maryann Baker by Beth Baker Gold Angel on Altar In Memory of Ryan Michael Oehl by Oehl Family Hay Bale for the Manger In Memory of Our Dear Parishioners who passed away this year, 2018
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish DECEMBER 30, 2018
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Large Poinsettia by the Madonna and Child in Church
In Memory of Deceased Members of Controneo Family by Louis Controneo Large Poinsettia by the Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue in Church
In Memory of Daniel Beyer by Bill & Felicia Beyer Large Poinsettia by the Blessed Mother in Church
In Memory of Dorrer & Stanley Families by Dorrer Family Large Poinsettia by the Jesus Statue in back of Church
In Memory of Marciano & Lio Families by Sal & Rosalind Lio Large Poinsettia by the St. Joseph Statue in Back of Church
In Memory of Josephine & Louis Figliuolo by Dominick Figliuolo Luminaria (Candles) for the steps of the Altar In Memory of Eugene McCaffrey by McCaffrey Family Luminaria (Candles) for the steps of the Altar In Memory of The Vukelich Family by Jelovcic Family Luminaria (Candles) for the steps of the Altar In Mermory of The Maurovic Family by Jelovcic Family Luminaria (Candles) for the steps of the Altar In Memory of Fr. Robert E. Mason by Brosnan Family Luminaria (Candles) for the steps of the Altar In Memory of Barry Champney by Brosnan Family Luminaria (Candles) for the steps of the Altar In Memory of William Pesek by Pesek Family Luminaria (Candles) for the steps of the Altar In Memory of Mary & Frank Liberio by Ruggiero & Pesek Families Luminaria (Candles) for the steps of the Altar In Memory of William & Pauline Pesek by Pesek Family Luminaria (Candles) for the steps of the Altar In Memory of Fr. Robert E. Mason by Helen & Joe Amorin Luminaria (Candles) for the steps of the Altar In Memory of Fr. Robert E. Mason by Helen & Joe Amorin Luminaria (Candles) for the steps of the Altar In Memory of Fr. Robert E. Mason by Helen & Joe Amorin Luminaria (Candles) for the steps of the Altar In Memory of Fr. Robert E. Mason by Helen & Joe Amorin
Poinsettia Plants
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Poinsettia Plants
In Memory of Edward Kelly by Janice Kelly In Memory of Thomas Seery by Carol Seery In Memory of Ann & Ralph Montuoro by Doug & Joni Dervin In Memory of Dennis Castellano by Daniel J. Grella In Memory of Helen Moore by M/M. John Campbell In Memory of Victor W. Caputo, Jr. by Catherine Caputo In memory of Antionette Randazzo by Patricia Compagnino In Memory of Ruppert & Twohie Families by M/M Charles ruppert In Memory of Our Deceased Friends by William & Joyce Quigley In Memory of Olszweski & Stewart Families by M/M Robert Stewart Mr. & Mrs. V. Scotto by M/M Leonard Scotto In Memory of N. Falcone by M/M Leonard Scotto In Memory of John C. Jones by Janice Jones In Memory of Anne Stasul by John Stasul In Memory of Jeanne, Billy & Joey by M/M Edward Roge In Memory of Elaine Sehorser by Evelyn Lovelock In Memory of Members of FDNY by M/M Paul Christian In Memory of Sal Prudente by Fran Prudente In Memory of Herbert Leskody by Charlotte Leskody In Memory of Frank Sullivan by Bridget W. Sullivan In Memory of Anthony & Elizabeth Cambria by Jean Cuttone In Memory of Richard Velentino by Janet & Nick Mattei In Memory of Richard Valentino by Malasko Family In Memory of Gussie DiMarino by Anthony DiMarino In Memory of Delia M. Rivera by M/M Ralph Reyes In Memory of Anthony Vanis by Concetta Vanis In Memory of James & Rita Volpe by Lorraine R. Bucalo In Memory of Pauline Sardone by Lorraine R. Bucalo In Memory of Egbert C. Carpenter by Concetta Carpenter In Memory of Santina Figliola by Concetta Carpenter In Memory of Peter & Benedetta Testaverde by Jane Paddack In Memory of Joseph & Frances Camilleri by Jane Paddack In Memory of John & Anna Hoch by Jerry & Joan Walsh In Memory of Joseph & Marion Walsh by Joan & Jerry Walsh In Memory of John Bache, Sr. & John Bache, Jr. by Joan & Jerry Walsh In Memory of Linda Allen by Angela Sigmon In Memory of Frank & Fortunata Ferrara by Deacon Fred & Barbara Ferrara In Memory of Peter Folan by Peggy Folan In Memory of Michael & Mary Buckley by Peggy Folan In Memory of Anita Scanio by Charles Scanio & Family In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. R. Mauro by Michele Marra In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. A. Marra by Michele Marra In Memory of Thelma Robinson by Jacqueline Yates In Memory of Kenneth Edwards by Margaret Edwards In Memory of George Edwards by Edwards Family In Memory of William Joseph by Edwards Family
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More Poinsettias donations -Continued... In Memory of Ricky Olson by Maria Granito In Memory of Bob Cariola by Maria Granito In Memory of David LeBright by M/M Robert Wagner In Memory of Theresa Kouw by Kathleen Guzman In Memory of Dolores DiPaola by Grace Hussey In Memory of Helen Klein, Joan Wigand & Joan Cucurullo by Pat Wigand In Memory of Anthony Inferrera, Jr. by Anthony & Gerri Inferrera In Memory of Baby Frank Inferrera by Anthony & Gerri Inferrera In Memory of Gloria & Tom Florio by M/M Nicholas Florio & Son In Memory of Andy Ales by M/M Nicholas Florio & Son In Memory of Mary Anne Campbell by Patrick Campbell In Memory of Vincenzo DiGrigoli by Anna DiGrigoli In Memory of Olivia DiGrigoli by Anna DiGrigoli In Memory of Lena Gagliardi by Linda Gagliardi In Memory of Gus & Josie Esposito by Joseph & Diane Esposito In Memory of Raymond Fitzpatrick by Joseph & Diane Esposito In Memory of Louis & Rose Pilato by M/M Vincent Pilato In Memory of Kilcullen & Finnegan Families by Thomas & Veronica Kilcullen In Memory of Ambrosio & Dimitri Family by M/M Mike Dimitri In Memory of Daniel Doherty by John Doherty In Memory of Jeanne Marino by Joe Giacoppo In Memory of Joseph Chabriel by Ann Mazzaro In Memory of Frances & Santo Scarfone by Joan & Jack Newman In Memory of Roma & John Newman by Joan & Jack Newman In Memory of Alex Pinera by Carolynn & Jen Hansen In Memory of James Tumbarello by M/M Daniel Santoro In Memory of Anne & Joseph Ryan by M/M Michael Goff In Memory of Rohrs & Apicello Families by Antoinette Rohrs In Memory of Martin & Josephine Maltaghah by Richard & Rose Maltaghah In Memory of Joseph & Elena Puleo by Richard & Rose Maltaghah In Memory of Margaret & Vincent Sabella by Christopher Sabella In Memory of Deceased Members of Farynick & Sullivan Families by M/M Robert Sullivan In memory of Deceased Members of Kiernan & Donovan Families by M/M Dennis Donovan In Memory of Gerard Noonan & Deceased Family & Friends by Edna Noonan & Family In Memory of Deceased Members of Halligan Family by James Halligan In Memory of Joseph Moore by Joan Moore In Memory of Donald J. Rubin by Phyllis Rubin & Family In Memory of Richard Jackel by Linda Jackel In Memory of Ann & Vito Leonardi by M/M James Leonardi In Memory of Loretta & Stan Stryjewski by M/M James Leonardi In Memory of All Who Have Died by M/M James Leonardi In Memory of Michael & Mary Egan by M/M Richard Egan In Memory of Charles & Rose Polkoski by M/M Richard Egan
Poinsettia Plants
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Page 7 DECEMBER 30, 2018
M/M Daniel Fitzmaurice John Stasul Margaret Mulhern M/M William Moran M/M Joseph Mulhearn Maryann Reitano Margaret Urbanowski Marion Gellianeau M/M Pizzuto Frank Rosato Sal Tricaro M/M Eduardo Garcia M/M Bernard Hennelly Joyce Avellino M/M Michael Minichiello M/M Joseph Contello Theresa Rizzo Jerome Walsh M/M John Dettori Marie Parchus Mary Roman Ignatius Spano Barbara Byrnes M/M Salvatore Pinello Joseph R. Gregg Eileen Holmgren Marion Bosman M/M Peter Ruberti Olga Lodico M/M Daniel Fitzmaurice Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Lettiere Robert & Sandra Skaats Joanne Burns Mary Galea Theresa Lawrence, Robert & Sandra Skaats Joanne Burns Mary Galea Theresa Lawrence M/M Colin McGlone Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Finamore Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Giacalone Mr. & Mrs. Osvaldo Ferrari M/M Anthony Minichini M/M Colin McGlone Mr. James Kelly Mr. John F. O’Neill Mr. & Mrs. Francis Byrd Mr. & Mrs. Louis Bellock Mr. & Mrs. Victor Dellicurti Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ciniglio Mr. & Mrs. Edward Mulhern Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Sullivan Lorraine Freise Carolyn Ennis Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Pinello Ignatius Spano Marie Parahus Mr. & Mrs. Osvaldo Ferrari M/M Anthony Minichini
Flower Fund Contributors
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Come Watch One Hour With Me…
The Nocturnal Adoration
Society will be holding their monthly prayer sessions beginning
Friday evening January 4th at 9:00 PM and continuing
through the night until Saturday morning at 6:30.
Come join us in taking up Jesus' invitation to spend one hour with him in prayer.
All are welcome, the rewards are heavenly!
For information about joining the
Nocturnal Adoration Society please contact
Helen or Joe Amorin at 516-799-0039 or call the rectory.
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From the Our Lady of Lourdes Department of Religious Education
Parish Outreach Ubi cáritas et amor, Deus ibi est
“We Care” Blankets
As our wonderful group of “Care Blanket” volunteers continue to meet on Wednesday mornings from 10:00-11:30am at Parish Out-reach, the gifts of their love, time and talent in crocheting and knitting beautiful blankets for se-riously ill children is nothing less than a beautiful thing! Since our group began in November 2009, the completed blanket count stands at 3,323. I’m sure in no time at all we will be adding to this amazing number. Thank you to our lovely group of ladies for all the good work you do to bring love and comfort to many children undergoing cancer care. Outreach is happy to accept donations of crochet hooks, and is especially in need of acrylic yarns in support of this effort. If you are interested in joining our group please contact Parish Outreach at 516-541-1260.
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Parish Outreach Food Pantry
Because of the kindness and gener-osity of our parish family, we have been able to assist many of our neighbors in need. As you know, we help many of these folks with the basic need of good nutritious food. Because so many of you care so much and have extended a helping hand, we hope to be able to con-tinue to do so in the coming new year! Please continue to be as gener-ous during this holiday season and throughout the winter months. Every donation received at the Out-reach is greatly appreciated. The following basic food items are most in need on an everyday basis (The items in Bold print are most in need at this time). May God bless you and your families for all the good you do in kindness to others! Canned Tuna Cereal s Coffee
Canned Fruit Pancake Mix Tea bags
Applesauce Pancake Syrup Powdered Milk
Pasta Can Vegetables Juices
Tomato Sauce Instant Potatoes Soups
Peanut Butter Egg Noodles Macaroni & Cheese
Jelly Rice Cookies/Crackers
Oatmeal Beans Jell-O/ Pudding
Parish Outreach hours are Mon., Tues., & Thurs. —
10:00am to 2:00pm, and Wed. 10:00am to 11:30am
DECEMBER 30, 2018
“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 those that come from the heart. The precious gifts of our time, love and compassion are es-pecially needed during the time of the loss of a loved one. Created to provide warmth, caring and per-sonal 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, Lec-tor or EM, please give some thought as to shar-ing your time and talents and being a part of this ministry’s call to love and care for one an-other. Thank you so much to 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 consideration.
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.
Prayers for the Sick Let us continue to pray for peace.
Let us also pray for all those serving in the military or the peace corps.
With special care we pray especially for:
Sgt. Brian Andrew Dayman US Army, PFC Joseph DiCicco Army, Commander Christopher DeMay - Navy , Nicholas R. DoLieto - Marine Corps, Timothy Erkens USAF Staff Sergeant, Army, Capt. Michael Fer-rari, USMC, Spencer French, 1st Lieutenant, SRA Sen-ior Airman Robert J. Gerry - Air Force, Spec. Steven Gianatiempo - US Army, Brandon Goodwin, Petty Off., 2nd Class, USCG, Stefanie Goodwin, Petty Off., 3rd Class, USN, Kenny Greening -PFC-Army, Sean Hen-drickson -Master of Arms, US Navy, Chaplain Major Timothy Hirten, USAF, Maj. Luke Holian USMC, SPC Justin Lansford -US Army, Sgt. Todd J. Lobraico USAF, Major Michael Edward Loconsolo, US Army, Pvt Mat-thew Macario - US Army, Garrett Macchio A1C, Air force, Pvt. Ryan McCann Army, Pvt. Matthew McQuade-Army, Jason Moritz - Sgt. USAF, Pvt 1st Class Joshua Nichols - US Army, Lt. Col. Thomas O’Connor, US Army, Cpt. David Paolillo USAF, Cpt. Kathleen Paolillo USAF, L. CPL Michael E. Porfidio - USMC, PFC Dominique R. Quiban, USMC Capt. Joseph Shultz, Sgt. Matthew Sirianni, 2nd LT, Army, Christo-pher John Sherlock, US Army, L CPL Eric Vazquez USMC, US Army, Spec. Zachary Small - US Army, US Army Sgt. Michael Stephney, Capt. James Eyester—US Army, CPL. Ryan Thomas Albergo - USMC, Private 1st Class Bryan Antico - US Navy, Senior Airman Justin Craig, 1st Lt. Connor Lewis - US Army, Timothy Breen Combes—US Army, CPL Ken Chun - US Army, Pvt. Brady O’Sullivan—US Army, Sgt. Nicholas J. Schnei-der—US Army If you know a Service Member that you would like
to add to this list please contact the rectory
516-541-3270
Please include name, rank and branch of service.
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Joe Amorin, Jean Bahadur,
Palma Beilman, Robbie
Bernstein, Ann Bertrand,
Edward Bodor, Thomas
Boffardi, Stephen Burch, Jr.,
Tim Burns, John & Alma Cappa,
Marie Cariola, Carol Castellano,
Alfred Cavalli, Billy Coyne, Tina Cucinata,
Eugene Drury, Peggy Fabrizio, Peter & Nora
Gannon, Melissa & Timothy Gatto, James
Gick, Agnes Hans, Marion Harrington, June
Jandovitz, Jesus Jupio, Peter F. Kearns III,
Andrea Kimble, Father Marty Klein, Ella
Linehan, Fred Margiotta, Lena Mastandrea,
Sandy Mattina, Kevin McCann, Florence
Mirro, Amparo Monsalve, Marie Molloy, Mary
Mullin, James Myers, Ellen Nadler, Blanche
Navon, Herman Navon, Vincent Pinto,
Richard Pierce, Michael Prior, Mary Eileen
Prisinzano, Concetta Purick, Irene Romano,
Jean Marie Roncallo, Sheila Rosenbaum,
Peter Schumacher, Margo Sciarrotta, Jennifer
Shriver, Bruna Soper, Cathy Sullivan, Marie
Tiné, Elizabeth Thompson, Larry Tomanelli,
Jean Trier, Diana Vallone, Ursula Vobis
DECEMBER 30, 2018
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An Epiphany Pageant
will be presented to the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish community by Students and Alumni of our Religious Education Program
Saturday, January 5, 2019
at 6pm in the church following the 5pm Mass
All are invited to join us for a re-enactment of the story of
the birth of the Christ Child and the Visitation of the Magi,
which will be accompanied by musicians and a choir of Angels and Shepherds.
Camp Fatima for boys and
Camp Bernadette for girls are now ac-
cepting registrations for the 2019 sum-
mer season. The camps located in the
Lakes Region of NH, offer 2-week over-
night sessions for children, ages 6-15.
Round trip bus transportation is available out of Long Is-
land. For more information or to request a brochure, con-
tact Brendan Stackhouse at 603-364-5851 or email bren-
[email protected], or visit and register online at
www.bfcamp.com. Please don’t wait as sessions fill
quickly. The gift of a summer camp experience could be
the ideal Christmas present for your child or grandchild.
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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS
Good Shepherd Hospice Bereavement Services are opened to
anyone in the community who has experienced a loss through death at no charge.
Upcoming Bereavement Support Groups, led by a Bereavement Specialist, include:
Spousal/Partner Loss Support Group (AFTERNOONS) –
1/8/18- 2/26/18 / 2:00 PM- 3:30 PM
Spousal/Partner Loss Support Group (EVENINGS) - 1/9/18- 2/26/18 / 5:00PM- 6:30 PM
Adult Loss of Parent or Sibling Loss Support Group -
1/9/18- 2/27/18 / 6:45PM-8:15 PM Groups are held at Good Shepherd Hospice Administrative Offices, 110 Bi-County Blvd., Suite 114, Farmingdale, NY.
Registration required – (631) 828-7629.
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PRO-LIFE NEWS
The Respect Life Committee wishes the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish family and all our visitors a Holy and Happy New Year.
ROE v WADE MEMORIAL FACE THE TRUTH: Sunday, January 20, 2019 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm in front of Nassau
University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpke (Rte 24), East Meadow, NY. Sponsor: Long Island Coalition for Life 516-
243-1435 Email: [email protected] Pro-lifers are asked to join the vigil on behalf of the hundreds of unborn children
tragically aborted at NUMC.
MARCH FOR LIFE 2019 – Washington, DC - Friday, January 18, 2019. Our Lady of Lourdes will be sponsoring a bus to
the March. The bus will leave in the early morning on Friday and return Friday evening at approximately 10pm. A representa-
tive from the Respect Life Committee will be in the vestibule after all the masses the weekend of January 5 th and 6th to sign up
those interested in attending. For information or questions, please call Regina Carbonaro at 516-795-7568.
ROSARY AND ADORATION FOR LIFE: Please consider spending time before the Blessed Sacrament to pray the Rosary
for the conversion of hearts and minds so that all might have reverence and respect for the God-given gift of life, from the mo-
ment of conception until natural death. Please pray for an end to violence in all its forms.
SPIRITUAL ADOPTION: Make 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.” (Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen)
HOPE AND HEALING AFTER ABORTION: The Sisters of Life host monthly Days of Prayer & Healing, Gatherings, and
Hope & Healing Weekend Retreats. They include witnesses of mercy, Scripture sharing, personal prayer, opportunity for Sac-
ramental Confession, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Call 866-575-0075 or email: [email protected]
VISIBILITY MATTERS: Weekly prayerful presence at Planned Parenthood, Massapequa - Saturdays 10:30am-12pm, 35
Carmans Rd, Massapequa (across from the mall parking lot). For info: 516-541-8056.
ABORTION PILL REVERSAL: If you know of someone who has taken the first dose of the Abortion Pill (Mifeprex or RU-
486) and regrets her decision, there is help! An effective process called Abortion Pill Reversal is available. It may not be too
late to save her pregnancy. The helpline will connect her with a medical professional who can guide her towards reversing the
effects of the abortion pill. Help is available every step of the way. Call the 24/7 Helpline: 877-558-
0333 See: abortionpillreversal.com
FETAL TISSUE RESEARCH: The Health and Human Services Department (HHS) is reviewing contracts which involve
federal funds used for research involving fetal tissue harvested from elective abortions. In 2015, David Daleiden, through the
Center for Medical Progress (CMP), released undercover videos which revealed representatives of abortion facilities and fetal
tissue procurement companies discussing the sale of baby body parts. Congressional investigations resulted in criminal refer-
rals. Violations included profiting from the sale of tissue, infringing on patient privacy and modifying surgical abortion proce-
dures to obtain certain tissues. David Prentice and Tara Sander Lee, scholars at Charlotte Lozier Institute, recently participated
in the “Fetal Tissue Research: Antiquated and Unethical” presentation at the Heritage Foundation. Proponents of fetal tissue
research fail to mention that most vaccines were made using ‘historic fetal cell lines’ (cell lines made decades ago from an
aborted fetus). Currently, no vaccines are made with fresh fetal tissue. Transplanting fetal tissue to treat diseases and the trans-
plantation of fetal stem cells has been unsuccessful. Fetal tissue research has become a $100 million business with little over-
sight. A Planned Parenthood consent form erroneously claimed that fetal tissue research led to cures for diseases. Advanced
Bioscience Resources (ABR), the oldest continuously operating wholesaler of aborted fetal body parts in the US, has played
middle-man for millions of dollars of freshly aborted fetal body parts since 1989. They pay a nominal fee to the abortionist and
then sell the desired body parts to researchers, charging for shipping, screening and freezing and other ‘service fees’. Prentice
and Lee state ethical alternatives include sources such as the placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic fluid, discarded surgical tissue
and postmortem tissue. Adult stem cells have been used to treat over 1.5 million people worldwide. Lee stated, “Ethics must be
our priority. Using ethical sources is absolutely always the right decision.” For more information regarding what vaccines/
medications were made using aborted fetal cell line products, and whether there are ethical alternatives, see the Vaccine Chart
on the Children of God for Life website: www.cogforlife.org
Community News
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3rd THURSDAY EVENINGS, 7:30 PM
IN THE PARISH CENTER ROOM 16
We have changed our MOSJ meeting days to
ONLY ONE Thursday
each month.
Next Meeting: January 17th
BINGO! Friday Nights at 7:30 in
the OLL School Building
Hosted by the
Knights of Columbus
HELP WANTED: St. Rose of
Lima Office of Faith Formation
seeks a part-time Office Assis-
tant. This position is Monday-
Wednesday 9:00am to 1:00pm
with additional hours on a ro-
tating schedule (weekday eve-
ning/Saturday morning). Please
email resume and salary re-
quirements or submit inquiries
about this position to:
Next Parish Coffee Social
Sunday, March 10th, 2019
HALL RENTAL
ALL TYPES OF FUNCTIONS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
2 Eastgate Road
Massapequa Park, NY
516-798-9887 (next to Big Daddy’s on Front Street)
www.kofc-6911.org
Scroll down to HALL RENTAL for directions and pictures of hall
YOUTH GROUP
FOR OUR TEENAGERS. ALL TEENAGERS INTERESTED,
PHONE FR. TONY 516-541-3270
ADULTS WILLING TO HELP,
PHONE FR. TONY 516-541-3270
OʼKEEFE, CPA,LLC
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4870 Sunrise Hwy., Massapequa Park516-541-4467
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691-0172
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