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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
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time • Sunday, October 29, 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. 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 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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
Religious Education Office Phone: 631.661.5440, press 3
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-Noon,
1:00pm-5:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm
E-mail: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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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
Stephanie Hahn
Parish Office
Nancy Kuchler Parish Office/School 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
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.
The estimated weekly collection needed to maintain and operate our
parish buildings, ministries, programs and salaries is $17,800.
Financial Summary
October 22, 2017
Weekly Collection $ 19,365.00
Weekly Budget - $ 17,800.00
+/- for the week $ (1,565.00)
World Missions $ 2,075.00
Readings for the Week of October 29
Sunday: Ex 22:20-26/ 1Thes 1:5c-10/ Mt 22:34-40
Monday: Rom 8:12-17/ Lk 13:10-17
Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25/ Lk 13:18-21
Wednesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/ 1 Jn 3:1-3/ Mt 5:1-12a
Thursday: Wis 3:1-9/ Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9/ Jn 6:37-40
Friday: Rom 9:1-5/ Lk 14:1-6
Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29/ Lk 14:1, 7-11
Next Sunday: Mal 1:14b—2:2b, 8-10/ 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13/ Mt 23:1-12
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Pasto
r’s Letter
Dear Parishioners:
I would like to strongly recommend a website to you: Catholic Action Network (CAN). Go to
www.nyscatholic.org. Click on “TAKE ACTION” on the black Tool Bar on top. Once you register, the
Catholic bishops already have a letter prepared for you to send via email. Also, you will receive “alerts”
in your mail for legislation important for Catholics. I highly recommend signing up and letting our Catho-
lic voices be heard! I just sent a letter to Governor Cuomo because there is legislation before him which
would reduce the amount of money New York State reimburses the Catholic schools for services mandat-
ed by the State of New York. State aid to public and charter schools increased by 4% but the Governor
wants to cut the monies given to Catholic schools. This is unfair. This issue and other issues affecting the
Catholic church need to be addressed by us, the voters. Let your voice be heard!
This is also the time of year when the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) pushes for donations,
especially from children. Before donating to UNICEF, please pause to consider the following:
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is a UN organization that is, according to its website, “on
a mission to reach every child and ensure their well-being, no matter where they live in this world.” How-
ever, abortion is a priority in the UNICEF worldview. In May 2016, UNICEF Canada pushed for assisted
suicide and euthanasia for children, arguing that it conformed with the UN Convention on the
Rights of the Child. Manitoba Senator Don Plett stated; “[the UN General Assembly mandated UNICEF]
to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help them meet their basic needs, and to expand their
opportunities to reach their full potential. Do you not see a major problem with the consideration of allow-
ing vulnerable children to request assisted death? Have these children…reached their full potential?”
Further, UNICEF has called for legal abortion in the Dominican Republic, Peru, Nicaragua, the Philip-
pines, and other countries worldwide. In 2007, UNICEF joined Planned Parenthood International and the
UN’s population control arm UNFPA in sponsoring a women’s conference, 1/3 of which was dedicated to
promoting abortions. Carol Bellamy was executive director of UNICEF from 1995 until 2005. During her
tenure, UNICEF became a more direct force behind the promotion of abortion and abortifacient contracep-
tives worldwide. UNICEF has called for the right of children to confidential sexual and reproductive
health services and information – access to ‘safe abortion’ and the morning after pill.
These are not values that we espouse as Catholics and I urge you not to be duped by the veneer of
UNICEF that they help children in need.
Remember: Together, we can do something beautiful for God.
In Christ,
Fr. Brian
PS: I would like to thank the following people who took part in our Parish-Clean-up Day. We did a
lot of weeding, pruning of vines/tree branches and fall plantings.
Special thanks goes to: Clara Nam, Peggy Kapalko, Ray Taffner, Ed and Terry Terribile, Patrick
Cunningham, Elizabeth Steffens, Dottie Perdue, Roberta Polumbo, Gail Sloam, John Norton
Captain Bill and the Aziz family: Thomas Sr., Thomas Jr., Ashleigh Lynn and Susan.
In addition, I want to thank i-Delizia Deli. They are located on the corner of Hunter Avenue
and Udall Road. They generously donated egg sandwiches and other food for all the volunteers
and they donated drinks as well. When you stop by, make sure to thank them for their kindness.
They are always generous to our parish.
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Pray for Our Sick Please remember to keep in your thoughts and prayers …
Salvatore Albanese, Sandra Anberg, Greg Atwell, Paula Bemenek, Pat Bowers, Ken Colavito,
Diane Cullen, Amanda Ditingo, AnneMarie Dolan, Anthony Dolan, Franklin Edwards,
Paula Edwards, Ron Graziano, Denis Heffron, Josephine Heffron, Patrick Anthony Heffron,
Thomas Hicks, Jr., Msgr. William Jablonski, Henry Kahn, Shena Kahn, Anne Kerrigan,
Mary Jane Keveny, George Koehler, Kathleen Kruger, George Mangels, Connell McGee,
Vinny Meade, Dolores Oleksiuk, Rich Popper, Dorothy Proctor, June Quirino, Michael Randazzo,
Christine Rizzo, Joe Roccaro, Joseph J. Schiavoni, AnneMarie Schiraldi, Linda Scoco,
Doris Shaddock, Kathy Shaddock, Bernadette Stone, Bruce Uher
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.
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
Michael Wilkinson-US Army
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.
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Mass Intentions
Monday, October 30
8:30am Josephine Rotolo
Tuesday, October 31
8:30am William Heim
5:00pm Sweeney & La Rocca Families
Wednesday, November 1
All Saints Day
8:30am Daniel Bahlkow
12:10pm Greg Armstrong
7:30pm Joanne Brenner
Thursday, November 2
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
8:30am All Souls
12:10pm All Souls
7:30pm All Souls
Friday, November 3
St. Martin de Porres
8:30am Mercedes Hall & Family (Living)
Saturday, November 4
St. Charles Borromeo
8:30am Paul Tuozzolo, Cornelius J. Peterson,
Margaret Markey, Salvatore DeMeo,
John C. McCorvey, Donna Culleton
5:00pm Sam & Marie Piazza
Msgr. Brian McNamara
Sunday, November 5
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00am Daniel Golden
Fr. Sylvester Chukwumalume
9:30am Dolores O’Dea
Fr. Sylvester Chukwumalume
11:00am Joseph & Mary Rizzo
Fr. Greg Breen
12:30pm Peter Piliero
Fr. Greg Breen
6:00pm People of the Parish, Barbara McRory,
Margaret Feeney, Maria Teresa Nieves,
Virginia Ann Coffrini, Vincent Severino,
Shardé Lamneck, Robert Jelardi
Msgr. Brian McNamara
Celeb
rating S
acramen
ts
Upcoming Marriages
Emily W. Raeihle,
St. Patrick, Smithtown and
Matthew R. Zanella, OLL
Nikolle Vecchione,
St. Sylvester, Brooklyn and
Steven Dempsey, OLL
Rest In Peace
Louis J. Calabretta
Rev. Hugh D. Cannon
James Edward Deery
We extend our prayerful
sympathy to the families
and loved ones of those
recently deceased.
Baptism Tyce Ray Barry
Deacon George Hood
Colin James Lastorino
Dominic James Notaroberta
Altar Bread
and Wine
In memory of
Margaret Jaworski
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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.
Pregnant? Need Help? Birthright, Inc. 24 Hour Helpline 1-800-550-4900
Islip: 631-277-3888 - Hampton Bays: 631-728-8900 - Rocky Point: 631-821-9727
Southold: 631-876-5138 - Wantagh 516-785-4070
Healing After Abortion
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, December 9, 2017 - Long Island Location
For more information, visit: respectlife.drvc.org
To register, contact: Project Rachel at 1-888-456-4673
or e-mail: [email protected]
All reservations and information will remain confidential.
Canned chili
Canned fruit
Canned vegetables
Pork & beans
Soups
Tuna
Always Our Children We have been asked … Who are we? Why do we gather? Are we angry with the
Church? We are members of the LGBT community, their friends, parents and
families. We are Roman Catholics. No, we aren’t angry. We are members of the
Church by virtue of our Baptism and we discuss how important our gifts are to
the faith community. We share how God has perfectly created us and His presence in our lives.
Join us the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Spiritual Life Center (convent).
For more information please call/leave a message 631-661-4254.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Bring your prayer and creativity together in a gift of love.
Join us ... Wednesday, November 1 at 9:30am in the Parish Center. All you need to bring is scrap
yarn, knitting needles or crochet hooks (patterns and instructions will be given to you) and your gifts
of love and prayer.
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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,
option 1, and we would be happy to help you.
SPECIAL K
an exciting program for children in Kindergarten!
For the past few years, we’ve been piloting a small program for youngsters in Kindergarten.
Many of these children have siblings in the Religious Education Program
already, and are dying to be part of the program as well.
Come and see the many ways in which young children can learn about many aspects of their faith.
An Orientation Program will be held in the Parish Center on Friday, November 3 at 4:30pm
We plan on meeting on the following dates;
November 17, December 15, January 19, February 2, March 9, April 13, May 18
The Program runs for about 40 minutes.
There is no fee for this program;
To register, e-mail Sister Diane at [email protected]
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
Office or email to: [email protected].
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Confirmation 2017
On Wednesday, November 8, Bishop Robert Brennan, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of
Rockville Centre will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to the candidates of our
Parish. These young women and men are the chosen members of this community who have
studied, served and prepared for this Sacrament.
During the past few weeks, they have continued their journey towards Confirmation and even greater involve-
ment in the life of our church. The Confirmation Candidates of our Parish have participated in “Spirit Nights”
with their parents and sponsors. These times together were an opportunity for them to experience how im-
portant it is to be active, faith-filled members of the church community. The last “Spirit Night” will be Sunday,
November 5 at the 6:00pm Mass with our Parish family. Please pray for our Confirmation Candidates as they
embrace this very important commitment in their faith journey and that they will continue to be strengthened,
loved and supported by YOU ... their Parish family.
Thank you for participating in Our Blood Drive on October 4, 2017 Total Units Donated - 43
Your donation helped save up to three lives. Our community hospitals need your help.
Thank you for sharing this lifesaving gift!
If you were unable to come that day, please consider giving this vital gift of life by donating at:
LONG ISLAND BLOOD SERVICES, 3125 Veterans Hwy, Bohemia, 1-800-933-2566 or
LONG ISLAND BLOOD SERVICES, 1050 Sunrise Hwy., Massapequa, 1-800-933-2566
Please give them Group Number 08030 so that your goes towards the Our Lady of Lourdes Blood Drive Account.
Thanks for being the source of life for others.
Golden Wedding Liturgy This Fall, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at a liturgy
on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Church of Christ the King in Commack. The
liturgy will begin at 2:30pm. Couples may register for ONE liturgy. Registration forms
and complete instructions can be obtained at the Parish Office. Registration must be re-
ceived at the Office of Worship by November 6th for the November 19th liturgy. There will
be additional celebrations in the Spring for those who find that more convenient. Dates
for the Spring celebrations will be communicated at a later time. If you have any ques-
tions, you may call 516-678-5800 ext. 207.
PRO-LIFE EVENT - UNMASKING PLANNED PARENTHOOD Pro-lifers are encouraged to join a silent witness to those attending the Planned Parenthood of Nassau County
Fall Luncheon. We gather on behalf of the thousands of unborn babies killed each year by abortion. Meet on
Wednesday November 1st from 10:30am-11:30am at Carlyle on the Green Restaurant, Bethpage State Park,
Bethpage (we stand outside the circle in front of the restaurant). Signs will be provided. Rain or shine.
Sponsored by LI Coalition for Life: 631-243-1435; [email protected].
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All Souls Day Remembrance Candle This year, in memory of your deceased family and friends, we are offering a Loving Memory
Candle which will be placed in the Tabernacle area and lit on All Souls Day. 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 deceased loved ones.
The Loving Memory Candles will be available after all the Masses on Oct. 28/29 and at the
Parish Office (Rectory) during the week for a donation of $10.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 631-661-3224, ext. 121.
All Souls Mass of Remembrance We Remember ... We Celebrate ... We Believe ...
During the past year at Our Lady of Lourdes, more than 100 Funeral Masses were celebrated for
members of our Parish family who have died. Their families will be invited to participate in a
special Mass of Remembrance, followed by hospitality, on Saturday, November 4 at 11:30am.
Let us remember in prayer this day all who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith and
for their families who mourn their passing - may they know of Christ’s healing love.
All Saints’ Day Wednesday, November 1 is All Saints’ Day, a holy day of obligation. We will
celebrate Mass on Tuesday, October 31 at 5:00pm and on Wednesday, November 1
at 8:30am, 12:10pm and 7:30pm.
All Souls’ Day Thursday, November 2 is All Souls’ Day, the Commemoration of All the
Faithful Departed. We will celebrate Mass at 8:30am, 12:10pm and 7:30pm.
Nocturnal Adoration “Come to me all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.”
This is Jesus Christ’s invitation every first Saturday of the month. The Blessed
Sacrament is taken to the altar after the 5:00pm Mass and will be exposed up to 9:50pm.
Everyone is invited to spend some time in front of the Blessed Sacrament to offer prayers,
petitions and thanksgiving to Jesus. Nocturnal Adoration will follow the 5:00pm Mass on
Saturday, November 4, concluding with Benediction at 9:50pm. Please come and
pray with us. All are invited and welcome. Bring a friend!
NEXT SUNDAY!
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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), from September through June, 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
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).
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]
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.
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.
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CARE FOR GOD’S PEOPLE through support for the great works of our Parish Outreach programs and Catholic Charities. The Appeal also supports other programs that help us care for God’s people, including: our hospital and prison ministries, Respect Life initiatives, and our Mission in the Dominican Republic.
LIVE AND SHARE OUR FAITH by providing support for religious education programs for public school children, faith formation for those receiving the Sacraments, and vocations for the formation of our Priests, Deacons and Lay Leaders.
BUILD GOD’S KINGDOM by supporting programs that reach out to Catholics of all races and backgrounds, cele-brate special needs Masses for children and adults, and support vibrant college campus ministry and dynamic youth ministry programs.
Next weekend we will give everyone an opportunity to make a gift - if you
have not already done so - to the Catholic Ministries Appeal.
Join us as One Faith, Family and Community!
Thank You!
www.CatholicMinistriesAppeal.org
The Catholic Ministries Appeal supports our efforts to:
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Our Lady of Lourdes School
Comedy Night Fundraiser
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Showtime: 8:00pm - Doors open: 6:30pm (Age: 18 and over)
Cost: $20.00 per person, plus 2 item minimum at the table. FULL MENU AVAILABLE
At our McGuire’s Bohemia location.
Bring your friends and come join us for an evening of fun, food and laughter and
SUPPORT OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL!!
Enter for a chance to win great prizes!
McGuire’s Comedy Club 1627 Smithtown Avenue
Bohemia, NY 11716
Please return this portion with payment no later than October 20th. Name: Phone:
Email:
Number of people in your party:
Total amount of payment enclosed: (Cash or checks made payable to Our Lady of Lourdes School)
We also accept credit cards. To request credit card payment, please email: [email protected]
and an invoice will be emailed to you.
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OLL School 2017 Christmas Wreath Sale Order Form All items are fresh, superior quality evergreens and plants from Hicks Nursery. Each wreath, grave pillow and grave blanket is
hand-decorated by experienced OLL volunteers. Please submit your completed order form and check made payable to: Our Lady of Lourdes School
NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Family Name
Contact Phone Number
Email Address
BALSAM WREATHS Double-face 24” - $34 each Our hand-decorated evergreen wreath styles this year are:
Rustic Joy Quantity
Wintry Snowman Quantity ______
Gingerbread Fancy Quantity (Unlit) _____
* Quantity (Lit) __________ ($42 each) *Make your Gingerbread Fancy Wreath twinkly with the addition of colored lights for an extra $8
Buyers’ Choice** Quantity _
**Buyers’ Choice - Pre-order Purchase your Wreath, come on pick-up-day and personally make your choice from a large
selection! You will find traditional tartan plaids, contemporary blues, glittery metallics, burgundy velvets, festive reds/greens
and rustic/natural styles, to name a few. First come, first served.
BALSAM GRAVE PILLOWS 24”x 36” - $44 each Grave Pillows *** Quantity
BALSAM GRAVE BLANKETS 24”x 45” - $54 each Grave Blankets *** Quantity
***Buyers’ Choice - Pre-order Purchase your Grave Pillow(s) and Blanket(s) and personally choose your gorgeous,
hand-decorated evergreen(s) from a large selection available! First come, first served.
Poinsettias 6” - $12 each Red Quantity White Quantity ______
Beautiful, robust poinsettias with foil covers - ready to gift!
TOTAL $ ENCLOSED FOR ORDER
PICK UP HOURS: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 FROM 10:30am TO 1:30pm AT THE RECTORY GARAGE (parking lot behind Rectory).
Sample photos can be found at ollschool.org and ollchurch.org as well as posted around the school and church.
Additional wreath styles will be available for purchase on November 25-26 and December 2-3 after Masses and at the
Rectory garage.
Credit Cards: And don’t forget, we will take credit cards for additional orders made on the days of the sale.
Questions or Special Requests ?
Please contact Jennifer Bosco / Meghan Beyrouty at [email protected] or at 516.361.7192.
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DRVC Office of Faith Formation - Upcoming Classes
Bereavement Ministry Facilitator Training - Our Lady of Lourdes, West Islip begins October 31, 2017
RCIA Nivel II (Spanish) - Parroquia De San Patricio, Bay Shore begins November 2, 2017
Bereavement Ministry Facilitator Training - Sts. Peter & Paul, Manorville begins November 4, 2017
Ministry of Consolation Course Level 2 - St. Bernard, Levittown begins November 6, 2017
RCIA Level II - Our Lady of Grace, West Babylon begins November 7, 2017
For more information and to register online, please visit: www.drvc-faith.org
Advance registration is required for most classes.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
"You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your
mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love
your neighbor as yourself. The whole law and the prophets depend on these two command-
ments." Learn how to better love your spouse by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend. The next Weekends are Nov. 3-5, 2017 in Huntington, NY and Feb. 9-11, 2018 in
Huntington, NY. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 718-344-3700 or visit
them at http://www.wwmeli.org.
Preparing for Marriage?
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 weekend will be held at the Montfort Spiritual Center
in Bay Shore, NY on Jan. 26-28, 2018. For information/registration, please call
631-563-1032 or visit: www.engagedencounterli.org.
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October 29, 2017 Please join us at Worldwide Marriage Encounter in honoring our beloved parish priests.
We thank them for all they do for our parish. By their love and dedication, they serve us as Jesus served.
Please pray for them and greet them today.
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Seminary of the Immaculate Conception Te Deum Dinner Please join Bishop John Barres at the Seminary on Sunday, November 5th, at 4:00 pm for Vespers and Dinner
as we honor Msgr. John A. Alesandro and welcome our newly ordained - Frs. Michael Bissex, Michael Plona,
Liam McDonald, Christopher Sullivan and John Wachowicz. Reservations required - $125 per guest.
For journal, sponsorships, etc. - Seminary Development Office, [email protected], or contact
631-423-0483 TEMPORARILY AT EXT. 179.
“Facing the Holidays Following the Loss of a Loved One”
presented by
“Moving On” Group - an ‘After -Bereavement’ Group for Widows and Widowers
Friday, November 3 at 7:30pm
Church of St. Joseph - Parish Center
39 North Carll Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702
For further information please call: Geri Olson at 631-661-8994 or Mike Goodwin 631-422-0957
THIS PRESENTATION IS OPEN TO ALL
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
Widowed - Divorced - Separated
Beginning Experience Weekend
The loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation is one of life’s most traumatic expe-
riences; often resulting in feelings of loneliness and grief. When those feelings remain, it can
be overwhelming and hard to move forward. The Beginning Experience weekend is a grace
filled time to focus on you… to feel understood by peers and experience a sense of peace and
a renewed hope for the future.
The next weekend is at the Montfort Spiritual Center in Bay Shore on November 3-5, 2017.
For information and reservations, call Mary at 516-413-6209, Jeanne 631-903-0973 or
Jim at 718-474-3779 or email: [email protected]
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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 “The Saints in Our Lives.”
Craft Fair at St. Anthony’s H.S.
St Anthony’s High School on Wolf Hill Road in S. Huntington will be hosting their
annual Craft Fair on November 4th from10:00am-4:00pm. With over 100 unique
vendors there will be something for everyone! For directions call 631-271-2020
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land - May 16-25, 2018
Travel with St. Joseph’s College faculty members:
Sister Grace Rowland, CSJ and Father Francis Pizzarelli, SMM
For a detailed brochure, call Sister Grace at: 631-654-0199 or e-mail: [email protected]
Old Fashioned Christmas Fair Saturday, November 11, 2017 - 10:00am - 3:30pm
St. Raymond School Cafeteria - 263 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway
Handmade Crafts, Bakery, Sweepstakes, Lotto Wreath, Pictures with Santa
(Parish supported, no vendors)
Fall Open House Prospective students and their guests are invited to tour the campus,
and lean more about the opportunities Molloy College has to offer.
Join us on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Molloy College located in
Rockville Centre, NY For more information, contact: 516-323-4000.
Holiday Help for the Bereaved Guest Speaker - Kathleen Maurer Smith, PhD
Sponsored by Bereavement / Consolation Ministry - Church of St. Mary, East Islip, NY 11730
7:30pm - 9:00pm - Sacred Heart Hall (next to church on Main Street) - Free Will Offering
Refreshments will be served
Please RSVP by November 10, 2017 at 631-581-4266 ext. 0
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Draw a picture of yourself praying to God for someone who hurt your feelings.
Prayer
Dear God, Help me to love You and other people more and more every day.
Sharing the Gospel
When you have a choice to make, think about what God wants. Make sure your choices are good and that they help other people. When you fol-low God’s example, you will be ready to love other people. With God’s help, you can be gentle, forgiving and kind.
As a family, help an elderly person in your neighborhood. Help them with Fall projects around their home, or help them clean their yard.
Mission for the Week