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Pastor: Msgr. James P. Lisante
Associate Pastor: Rev. Kevin ThompsonRev. Fernando Egargo
Permanent Deacons: Rev. Mr. Dominick ValdaroRev. Mr. Frank
GariboldiRev. Mr. Ferdinando Ferrara
Business Manager: John BrosnanOutreach Director: Leslie
GretschelMusic 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: 8:00am, 8:00pmSaturday: 8:00am,
5:00pmSunday: 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 Room 24 in the
schoolbuilding. All couples seeking to baptize a child mustattend
the class. Baptisms are preformed on the 2nd and4th Sunday of every
month at 2PM. Please call theRectory to schedule an appointment at
(516) 541-3270.
ConfessionsSaturday Confessions in Church 4:00 to 5:00pm, eves
ofholydays and eves of First Friday confessions in theChapel 4:00
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.
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the LordJanuary 3, 2021
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
Monday, January 4th
8AM — Peggy Lahr, Patricia Guarino
Tuesday, January 5th
8AM — Int. Romeo Dungca, Martin P. Mackin
Wednesday, January 6th
8AM — Louis Mastriano, Michael Villanueva
Thursday, January 7th
8AM — Tim Gorry, Catherine O’Mally
Friday, January 8th
8AM — Int. Barrett & Buonora Families, Int. Peter &
Evelyn Regan
Saturday, January 9th
8AM — Gisela Parra, Dec. Members of Dolan & Furlong
Families
5PM — Marie Fischetti, Philomena Pierro
Sunday, January 10th
7:30 — Suzanne Scanio 9:00 — Samuel Zinn,
Philomene Joachim Hercie 10:30 — Sal D’Agostino,
Annmarie Conroy, Elicide Nicolas & Rev. Christian
Nicolas
\Saturday, January 9th
-5:00 PM - Marie-Laetitia Woolley &
Edesia Clement
Sunday, January 10th
-7:30 am - Ed Towers & Tom Varriale
-9:00 am - Sue Bouffier &
Edesia Clement
-10:30 am - Carolyn Bove &
Christina Dunlop
Pray for the Repose of the Soul of
Tracy L. Warshawsky
Francis Byrd
Bob Kaliban
Mass Celebrants for Next Weekend:
Saturday:
-5:00 PM—Monsignor Gomes
Sunday:
-7:30 AM—Fr. Andiy
-9:00 AM—Fr. Kevin
-10:30 AM—Monsignor Lisante
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"Come and Watch One Hour With Me"
The Nocturnal Adoration Society will start their 2021 prayer
sessions be-
ginning on Friday evening, January 8th, at 10 PM, continuing
through the
night until 6:30 AM Saturday morning. Come start the New Year by
taking
up Jesus's invitation to spend one hour in prayer with Him!
All one hour sessions will be in the church.
All are welcome!!
Masks and social distancing will be required.
For information about becoming a member of the Nocturnal
Adoration So-
ciety or to have a loved one or family member included in our
monthly
prayer list, 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
Wednesday January 6: all classes will meet as scheduled
Saturday January 9: all classes will meet as scheduled
The Epiphany Play is canceled due to the
pandemic
Wednesday, January 13: Level 8 students are
scheduled to return to in-person instruction.
Saturday, January 16: Level 2 Sacrament of First Reconciliation
11:30AM-12:30PM
in the Church
Sunday, January 24:
Level 7 Mass is postponed and will be
rescheduled for the spring.
Wednesdays, January 20 & 27:
Level 8 Confirmation Interviews, as scheduled.
Tuesday, January 26; MANDATORY Level 2 Communion Parent
Meeting at 7pm Church
Diocesan mandated Think First and Stay Safe safety
lessons will be held in January and February
during regular virtual class time
IMPORTANT DATES
Rachel and Jonathan Sirico supplement their Level 1
virtual lessons with educational games they create
using Kahoot, a learning website. These games are a
big hit amongst their students, and provide a fun and
productive way to engage the children in learning
about their faith.
Even during this difficult year, our annual Toy Drive
was a huge success thanks to the kindness and
generosity of our parishioners. Two truckloads of
toys were collected!
The Religious Sisters of the Servants of the Lord and
the Virgin of Matera were extremely grateful to
receive your donations, which they distributed to the
disadvantaged families of Mary Mother of the Church
Parish in East New York, Brooklyn.
The Religious Sisters were also appreciative to
accept Communion Dresses and Suits that our
parishioners donated. This year, the Parish has a
group of older children being Baptized, and now
these children will have nice outfits to wear to their
Baptismal ceremony!
Mrs. Jennifer Sheridan’s 3rd graders were hard at
work in December preparing for the coming of the
baby Jesus. They made advent wreaths out of paper
plates and construction paper. They followed
directions given over Zoom, and their wreaths were
all beautiful and unique!
These students are also learning the Apostles Creed
by breaking the prayer down into the three parts to
represent the three persons in one God. They
enjoyed tracing their hands and writing the parts of
the prayer on each finger.
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Our Parish depends solely on your generosity to meet each week’s
expenses. Our regular Sun-day collections account for more than 60%
of our operating budget. Your continued support, es-pecially 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 DiC-icco Army,
Commander Christopher DeMay - Navy , Nicholas R. DoLieto - Marine
Corps, Timothy Erkens USAF Staff Sergeant, Army, Capt. Michael
Ferrari, USMC, Spencer French, 1st Lieutenant, SRA Senior Airman
Robert J. Gerry - Air Force, Spec. Steven Gian-atiempo - US Army,
Brandon Goodwin, Petty Off., 2nd Class, USCG, Stefanie Goodwin,
Petty Off., 3rd Class, USN, Kenny Greening -PFC-Army, Sean
Hendrickson -Master of Arms, US Navy, Maj. Luke Holian USMC, SPC
Justin Lansford -US Army, Sgt. Todd J. Lobraico USAF, Major Michael
Edward Loconsolo, US Army, Pvt Matthew Macario - US Army, Sgt.
Matthew McQuade-US Army, Jason Moritz - Sgt. USAF, Pvt 1st Class
Josh-ua 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, Christopher John Sherlock, US
Army, L CPL Eric Vazquez USMC, US Ar-my, Spec. Zachary Small - US
Army, US Army Sgt. Mi-chael Stephney, Capt. James Eyester—US Army,
Pri-vate 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. Schneider—US Army, Kyle Beck—Navy Airman, Pvt. Jesse
Tiska, US Army, L. CPL Jake P. Brandimarte—USMC, Pvt 1st Class Jack
D. Burton—USMC, Sgt. Nikita Smith—US Army, Ashlea Beck, Seaman—US
Navy, L. CPL Matthew Carnevale—USMC, L. CPL/E3 Jake An-thony
Alessi—USMC, Alexander Emmolo—USMC, Air-man Micah Varriale—US Air
Force If you know a Service Member that you would like
to add to this list please contact the rectory at
516-541-3270. Please include name, rank, and branch of
service.
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Tim Burn,
Billy Coyne,
Thomas Dietz,
William Gallagher,
Linda Joseph,
Marc Joseph,
Jim Maguire,
Fred Margiotta,
Carol McNeany,
Marie Molloy,
Theresa Moran,
Mary Mullin,
Herman Navon,
Vincent Pinto,
Mary Lou Polizzi,
Georgie Ritter,
Mary Scandura,
Ann Marie Tiné
Jean Trier
JANUARY 3, 2021
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Food Pantry
Below is a list of foods that we offer our clients all during
the year. These items are always
needed. You may drop donations at Outreach, the Rectory and the
Church. For your con-
venience, there are bins in the vestibule of the church. If you
feel unsure of how and when
you can make a donation, for either the Outreach or the Parish,
please call Outreach 516-
541-1260 or email [email protected] and I will be happy to speak
to you. If you are inter-
ested in donating gift cards, it is most helpful if they are in
smaller denominations ($10, $20
or $25) thereby allowing us to give to more people.
The Pantry is especially in need of the following items at this
time:
**It is most helpful if you check the dates on your donations
–
we are unable to distribute food that is expired.
Gratefully,
Leslie Gretschel
Canned Tuna
Canned Pasta
Cereal Pancake Mix Oatmeal Syrup
Canned Meat Rice Pasta Pasta/Rice Sides
Tomato Sauce
Instant Potatoes
Canned Vegetables
Macaroni & Cheese
Peanut Butter Coffee & Tea Jelly Juices
Canned Fruit
Powdered Milk
Soup Jell-O/Pudding
Beans Cookies/Crackers
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PRO LIFE NEWS FACE THE TRUTH: Roe v Wade Memorial Face the Truth
Sunday, January 17, 2021 1:30-3:00pm in front of NUMC, 2201
Hempstead Tpke (Rt. 24) in East Meadow. Pro-lifers are asked to
join the vigil on behalf of the hundreds of unborn children
tragically aborted at NUMC. Sponsored by LICL- Phone:
631-243-1435 Email: [email protected]
MARCH FOR LIFE 2021 –Washington, DC - Friday, January 29, 2021.
Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions, parishes in
the Diocese of Rockville Centre will not be running buses to
Washington. Dr. Lisa Honkanen of the Office of Human Life,
Family and Bioethics has asked that we witness locally, spend
time praying before the Blessed Sacrament, pray the Rosary and
attend Mass in solidarity with those able to march. For more
information go to: drvcmarchforlife.com
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: The LI Coalition for Life
Educational Trust invites all high school seniors,
including home schoolers in Nassau & Suffolk counties to
take part in its 2021 High School Scholarship Award. Applicants
are
to participate in and engage their peers in respect for human
life activities. Students will be evaluated on their level of
involvement, creative advocacy and dedication in supporting
respect for human life. Applications are available at
www.ProlifeED.org and www.ProlifeLI.org or call 631-575-1482 to
request a copy of the application.
ORATORY CONTEST: 3/21/21 (Location to be determined) Sponsored
by LICL Educational Trust for all high school juniors
and seniors, including home schoolers. Express in a logical and
organized way your respect for the life of every individual no
matter how small or incapacitated. First, second, third place
winners ($500, $300, $200). Focus your 5-7-minute speech on:
abortion, stem cell research/cloning, euthanasia, assisted
suicide or health care rationing. Applications available at
www.ProlifeED.org. Application deadline: February 15, 2020.
PRAYER FOR PREGNANT MOTHERS: O Blessed Mother, you received the
good news of the Incarnation of Christ, your
Son, with faith and trust. Grant your protection to all pregnant
mothers facing difficulties. Guide us as we strive to make our
parish communities places of welcome and assistance for mothers
in need. Help us become instruments of God’s love and
compassion. Mary, Mother of the Church, graciously help us build
a culture of life and a civilization of love, together with all
people of good will, to the praise and glory of God, the Creator
and lover of life. Amen.
Life, what a beautiful choice! Mother and Child, we love you
both! If you need help, or if you can help:
Birthright of Nassau & Suffolk 516-785-4070 1134-A Wantagh
Ave, Wantagh NY 11793
Women First Pregnancy Options 516-798-9100 35 East Willow St,
Massapequa NY 11758
Momma's House 516-781-8637 1857 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh NY
11793
Mother of Good Counsel 516-223-1013 Roosevelt, Assisting young
mothers
Regina Residence 516-223-7888 Merrick, Housing, support Services
for mothers/children
Baby Safe Haven 877-796-4673 Don't Abandon - No Questions
Gabriel’s Courage 631-465-6300 For those who receive a
life-limiting prenatal diagnosis Hope
& Healing after Abortion 866-575-0075 Sisters of Life - Days
of Prayer and Healing
Post Abortion Help 877-586-4621 www.postabortionhelp.org
[email protected]
Abortion Pill Reversal 877-558-0333
www.abortionpillreversal.com
Natural Family Planning 631-376-3232 The Gianna Center, 661 Deer
Park Ave, Babylon
Mother’s Circle of Hope 631-376-4673 Support, help with
depression, anxiety during, after
pregnancy
“The greatest destroyer of love and peace is abortion." (St.
Teresa of Calcutta)
VISIBILITY MATTERS: Weekly prayerful presence at Planned
Parenthood, Hempstead - Saturdays 8am-noon, 540 Fulton
Ave (Rte 24), Hempstead. For info: 917-544-0121. Planned
Parenthood, Smithtown – Saturdays 6am-9am, 498 Rte 111,
Smithtown. For info: 631-751-7894.
ROSARY AND ADORATION FOR LIFE: Please consider spending time
before the Tabernacle praying 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 moment 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)
MARIAN BLUE WAVE: Pray the Rosary once a week to end abortion in
the US. See: www.marianbluewave.com
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