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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
Twelfth Sunday on Ordinary Time • Sunday, June 25, 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. Lawrence Maduewesi, in Residence
Chaplain, Southside Hospital
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: ParishOffice@ollchurch.org
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: lkrol@ollschool.org
Religious Education Office Phone: 631.661.5440, press 3
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-Noon,
1:00pm-5:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm
E-mail: ReligiousEd@ollchurch.org
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: Sage@ollchurch.org
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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
Theresa Maher
Parish 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
Financial Summary
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.
Readings for the Week of June 25
Sunday: Jer 20:10-13/ Rom 5:12-15/ Mt 10:26-33
Monday: Gn 12:1-9/ Mt 7:1-5
Tuesday: Gn 13:2, 5-18/ Mt 7:6, 12-14
Wednesday: Gn 15:1-12, 17-18/ Mt 7:15-20
Thursday: Acts 12:1-11/ 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/ Mt 16:13-19
Friday: Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22/ Mt 8:1-4
Saturday: Gn 18:1-15/ Mt 8:5-17
Next Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a/ Rom 6:3-4, 8-11/ Mt 10:37-42
The estimated weekly collection needed to maintain and operate
our parish buildings, ministries, programs and salaries is $17,800.
June 18, 2017
Weekly Collection $ 15,242.00
Weekly Budget - $ 17,800.00
+/- for the week $ (2,558.00)
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Pasto
r’s Letter
Dear Parishioners:
Congratulations to the graduates of Our Lady of Lourdes School. 33 students graduated on June 16.
Many of them have been in the school for 11 years. If they have, they will have spent more time in
Our Lady of Lourdes School that it will take them to graduate from high school, college and graduate
school combined! We pray that the Lord will continue to bless them in their journey ahead in high
school.
In addition, congratulations to all our high school graduates! Our local public schools celebrated
graduation this week, and our Catholic high schools celebrated graduation over the past few weeks as
well. While our graduates should be proud of their accomplishments, I would say that the best is yet
to come. In a special way, I urge all graduates to listen to God’s call in their life. Many times at
graduation, we ask the graduate, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I would say the
better question is to ask is: “What do you think GOD wants you to be when you grow up?” God has
plan for each one of us; part of that plan may be a vocation to the priesthood and religious life. I urge
all graduates to pray and ask for God’s guidance in their life for the future.
We also say “good-bye” this weekend to Fr. Lawrence. Fr. Lawrence is the chaplain at Southside
Hospital and has been helping us over the past year. He will now be the new Associate Pastor at
St. Mary’s Church in East Islip. A new priest will replace Fr. Lawrence at Southside Hospital,
Fr. Sylvester. You will see Fr. Sylvester helping out as well. Also, we have another priest living in
the rectory, Fr. “Freddy” Lozano. Fr. Freddy is a Spanish-speaking priest who will reside here but his
work centers in the Spanish-speaking communities in Levittown and Bohemia. I thank Fr. Lawrence
for all his assistance in the Parish and wish him well in his new assignment in East Islip!
As we begin the summer season, I encourage everyone NOT to take a vacation from Christ and his
family the Church. Even when you are on vacation outside of the area, please make an effort to go to
Mass. God’s grace does not take a vacation from us; let’s not take a vacation from Him! As I noted
last week on the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), reception of the Eucharist is
essential to drawing closer to Christ. Holiness is a life-long project and takes a spiritual discipline. It
is not easy, BUT it is possible for everyone!
I also encourage everyone to come to the Rosary and Rally for Religious Freedom on Wednesday,
June 28 at 6:00pm at Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville. Bishop John Barres will lead us.
Come, let us pray as a Diocese for Religious Freedom in our country. We need to be people of action
and prayer regarding this issue. We can all do something! Please see the bulletin for other infor-
mation about this important topic for peoples of all faiths. We should not be complacent about this
issue.
Remember: Together, we can do something beautiful for God.
In Christ,
Fr. Brian
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Altar Society Altar linens this week will be cared for by Connie Lynch. If you would like to help care for our
altar needs, please call the Parish Office at 631.661.3224.
Pray for Our Sick Please remember to keep in your thoughts and prayers …
Sal Albanese, Helen Baffang, Joan C. Bott, Michael Brenner, Frank Castellano, Margaret DeLuca,
Amanda Ditingo, Franklin Edwards, Paula Edwards, Nicole Funk, Charlene Grahn,
Theresa Grasso, Ron Graziano, Josephine Heffron, Patrick Anthony Heffron, Thomas Hicks, Jr.,
Msgr. William Jablonski, Henry Kahn, Shena Kahn, Anne Kerrigan, George Koehler,
Kathleen Kruger, Sean Lillis, Dorothy Mai, Connell McGee, Ellen McGee, Vinny Meade,
Dotty Meloni, Suzanne Minervini, Jacqueline Nixon, Veronica Parisi, Rose Rickey,
James O’Rourke, Mildred Plunkett, Rich Popper, Dorothy Proctor, Christine Rizzo, Joe Roccaro,
Patricia Roccaro, Joseph J. Schiavoni, Anne Marie Schiraldi, Doris Shaddock, Kathy Shaddock,
Barbara Sparrow, Loretta Stengel, Bruce Uher, Norah Valenti, Kathryn VanSchaick
Names of the sick will be listed for six weeks for short-term requests and six months for long-term.
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 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.
Our whole parish family rejoices with the Rooney family in gratitude for the safe return of their son,
James Rooney III - US Marines, from active duty. We thank you, James, for your generous service
to our country.
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Mass Intentions
Monday, June 26
8:30am Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo
Tuesday, June 27
St. Cyril of Alexandria
8:30am Elizabeth Meditz
Wednesday, June 28
St. Irenaeus
8:30am Laura Gaffney Ford
Thursday, June 29
Sts. Peter & Paul
8:30am Vincent McCarthy
Friday, June 30
The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church
8:30am Ellen Jordan
Saturday, July 1
St. Junipero Serra
8:30am Mary Louise Martucci, Roberta Cody,
Natale Pensabene, Anthony Richard Ricciotti
5:00pm Bill Heartt
Msgr. Brian McNamara
Sunday, July 2
8:00am Josephine Sabella
Fr. Gregg Breen
9:30am Emma Cameron
Fr. Gregg Breen
11:00am Robert Kelleher
Msgr. Brian McNamara
12:30pm Mary Lynn Winters
Msgr. Brian McNamara
6:00pm People of the Parish, Catherine Locascio,
Pasquale Ardolino, Christopher Hirsch,
Robert Weckesser Jr. Mary Riordan,
Teresa Hartnett
Msgr. Brian McNamara
Celeb
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acramen
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Emma Sophia Devine
Sophia Emily Giordano
Emerson Joseph Kinsley
Liam Malachi Simon
Baptism
We extend our prayerful
sympathy to the families
and loved ones of those
recently deceased.
Rest In Peace
Lena Capetta
Carlo Chillino
Claude Picarelli
Josephine Rotolo
Upcoming Marriages
Caitlin Curran - OLL
and
Peter Farrell - OLL
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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.
Gabriel’s Courage Perinatal Support Program Gabriel’s Courage is a family centered program for families who receive a
life-limiting prenatal diagnosis during their pregnancy. The program offers a
multidisciplinary team approach to care and support throughout pregnancy, birth
and post birth. Gabriel’s Courage is a program of Catholic Health Services and
Good Shepherd Hospice. This program offers hope, affirms life and provides an
opportunity for the family to welcome their baby, as well as assisting in saying
goodbye. Gabriel’s Courage is seeking financial support to continue this im-
portant program. If you are interested in making a donation to Gabriel’s Courage, please contact
Good Shepherd Hospice Development Office at 631-465-6350.
At times, infant burial can be challenging financially. Gabriel’s Courage seeks to honor the lives
of these babies and support parents in their wishes to bury their child. A burial is the last act of
parenting for some of our families. We ask that you consider donating resources for burials which
could include financial support or donation of an available grave. If you are interested in making a
donation, please contact Peter Ryan, Director of Catholic Cemeteries, at 516-334-7990 ext. 109.
Thank you for your support of this special program and the recipients in its care.
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, July 1, concluding with Benediction at 9:50pm.
Please come and pray with us. All are invited and welcome. Bring a friend!
Canned pasta
Macaroni and cheese
Pasta sauce
Rice
Instant potatoes
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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: parishoffice@ollchurch.org.
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Let us come together and wish Fr. Lawrence the best!
Let’s pray together and celebrate all that Fr. Lawrence has done and been for us
at Our Lady of Lourdes
Fr. Lawrence’s Farewell Gathering Sunday, June 25
at the 12:30pm Mass
followed by light refreshments and fellowship in the Parish Center
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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) 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 re-
quests. 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: WIBSATroop179@outlook.com
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.
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Children's Liturgy of the Word 9:30 Sunday Mass Children's Liturgy of the Word will not be meeting during
July and August. The committee will be using this time to
rest and refresh. We will also be planning for next season.
We hope that you all have a happy, healthy, holy summer.
SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER!
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 RCIA@ollchurch.org or call the Parish Office at 631.661.3224, option 1, and
we would be happy to help you.
Parish “Clean-up” Party On Tuesday, July 4, we will be having a Parish “Clean-up”
Party from 9:00am to 11:00am. Please bring hand clippers,
loppers, hand saws, rakes, etc. We need to do some extra
cleaning up.
All are welcome; no experience needed!
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Jared Barker ~ St. Anthony
Andrew Bilich ~ St. John the Baptist
Camille Bordon ~ St. John the Baptist
Nicholas Calabria ~ St. John the Baptist
Axel Cardona ~ St. John the Baptist
Josemaria Castillo ~ Chaminade
Anne-Kiara Daniel ~ St. Anthony
Kayla Dantini ~ St. Anthony
Hailey Davis ~ St. John the Baptist
Gianna Diamante ~ St. John the Baptist
Madalena DiPietrantonio ~ St. John the Baptist
Nicholas DiPietrantonio ~ St. John the Baptist
Grace Estelle ~ St. John the Baptist
Sydney Evans ~ St. John the Baptist
Elizabeth Gmelch ~ St. John the Baptist
Jessica Guardado ~ St. John the Baptist
Sierra Hardy ~ St. John the Baptist
John Herbert ~ St. John the Baptist
Donovan Jara ~ St. Anthony
Christian Jean-Pierre ~ St. Anthony
Christopher Jean-Pierre ~ St. Anthony
Amanda Kleva ~ St. John the Baptist
Brooke Macina ~ Our Lady of Mercy
Morgan Magwood ~ St. John the Baptist
David Martin ~ Chaminade
Temiloluwa Ojo ~ St. John the Baptist
Raymond Ortiz ~ St. John the Baptist
Evekaina Pierre ~ St. John the Baptist
Miranda Saenz de Viteri ~ St. Anthony
Christopher Salinas ~ St. Anthony
Sarah Skala ~ St. Anthony
Gianna Spence ~ St. John the Baptist
Nicholas Vacca ~ St. John the Baptist
Awards/Scholarships Matthew Rogan Scholarship - Madalena DiPietrantonio
Tony Squeo Scholarship - Hailey Davis
State Comptroller Award - Amanda Kleva
Knights of Columbus - Nicholas DiPietrantonio
Suffolk County Executive - JoseMaria Castillo
Attorney General’s Triple C - Nicholas Vacca
Champion of Character - Sydney Evans
Subject Awards
Mathematics - Amanda Kleva
Religion - Hailey Davis
Science - Christopher Salinas
Social Studies - Christian Jean-Pierre
English Language Arts - Kayla Dantini
Music - Temiloluwa Ojo
Art - Christopher Jean-Pierre
Physical Education - Nicholas Vacca
Health - Brooke Macina
Foreign Language - Elizabeth Gmelch
Theatrical Studies - Andrew Bilich
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CLASS OF 2017
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Attention, Graduating High School Seniors!
Stay connected to your Catholic Faith as you begin life on your college campus
this fall. The Newman Connection and the Office of Young Adult and Campus
Ministry for the Diocese of Rockville Centre can help you meet and connect with
other students on campus who share your faith, beliefs and values.
Call or e-mail Patti Anderson in our Parish Office with the following info:
Your Name
College Name
Location of College (City, State)
The Campus Minister at your college will be given your name as an incoming Catholic student. You
will receive an e-mail in August/September (at your college e-mail address) introducing you to the
activities and opportunities on campus, and inviting you to become a part of the Catholic Community
at your college.
Contact Patti Anderson at: 631-661-3224 ext. 120 or e-mail at: panderson@ollchurch.org
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Catholic High School Entrance Exam Prep Course St John the Baptist DHS is offering a Prep Course to prepare students for the Catholic High School Entrance
Exam. There will be five 2½ hour sessions beginning in September. This year, there will also be a Test Taking
Strategies Class the Friday evening before the exam. For additional information, please call: 631-587-8000
ext.117 or visit: www.stjohnthebaptistdhs.net.
Please help the Infantry Unit from Fort Drum, NY... Dear OLL Parishioners,
My name is Jacob Munkwitz, and for my Confirmation Community Service Project, I am working with Gold
Star Mom Dawn Esposito. Her son, Michael, was the first Long Islander killed in Afghanistan in March, 2004.
Dawn continues to fulfill a promise to her son to look after her son’s Infantry Unit from Fort Drum, NY. After
the Masses on July 8th and 9th, we are collecting things the soldiers serving on Forward Bases can use. Please
help us by donating paperback books, DVDs, white cotton crew socks (NOT no-show socks), foot powder
(Gold Bond), gel shoe inserts, basketballs, footballs, or soccer balls. But, most importantly, enclose a note of
thanks or appreciation for service. Please consider signing your name and address (but not necessary). Often,
you will receive a note back. Thank you for your help and support.
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
On Monday, June 26, 2017, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish will hold a
BLOOD DRIVE from 3:15 pm to 9:00 pm in the Parish Center.
A CLOSER LOOK AT BLOOD NEEDS Quite simply, blood is LIFE, but frankly, there sometimes isn't enough to go around. That's why it's
critical for all of us to do our part in expanding the blood supply, so everyone who so desperately needs
blood gets it. All eligible donors are strongly urged to give blood. Thank you in advance, on behalf of
the patients you will be helping.
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Golden Jubilee of the Charismatic Renewal Come and celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Charismatic Renewal in our Catholic
Church. The Charismatic Conference and celebration will be held in Scranton, Pennsylvania at
Scranton University. Conference dates are August 4, 5, and 6, 2017.
Our Jubilee Theme will be: “All were filled with the Holy Spirit” Acts 2:4
Bus transportation is available for the weekend. A charter bus will be picking up all interested at Saint Cyril
and Methodius Parish in Deer Park and at Our Holy Redeemer in Freeport. For Conference Registration Forms
and transportation information, call Anna Baciuska 516-223-8594.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
“Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known.” Experience
increased trust and intimacy in your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend. The next WWME Weekends are Nov 3-5, 2017 in Huntington, NY and Jul 7-9,
2017 in Manchester, CT. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 718-344-3700 or
visit us at http://www.wwmeli.org.
Preparing for Marriage?
Engaged Encounter is an effective PreCana 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 Spirituality
Center in Bay Shore July 14-16. For information/registration please call 631-563-1032
or visit: www.engagedencounterli.org
John Michael Talbot Concert Grammy Award Winner and Contemporary Christian Music Pioneer
Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 7:00pm
St. James RC Church 429 Route 25A East Setauket, NY 11733
Tickets are $30.00 and $50.00 - on sale at the Rectory Office
or available online at: wwwjohnmichaeltalbot.com
An evening of spiritual blessings for all who attend.
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DRVC School of Missionary Disciples The DRVC School of Missionary Disciples is a two year process of
personal, intellectual, spiritual and pastoral formation for adult Catholics
that offers an exciting, integrated approach to discipleship through
instruction, prayer, faith sharing and development of leadership skills.
Is the DRVC School of Missionary Disciples for you? It might be if you desire…
to expand and deepen your knowledge of the Catholic Faith and Holy Scripture.
to deepen your understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church and discover how to connect
to your life and the world today.
to grasp the true meaning of living the Gospel in daily life.
Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 2:00-4:00pm Seminary of the Immaculate Conception - McKenna Lounge
440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY
Classes at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Huntington, NY Would you like to spend some time learning about Christ, studying the Psalms and Wisdom literature, or
learning about RCIA Theology and Practice? Or perhaps you would like to spend a few days at our beautiful
Seminary studying the Liturgy Documents, or the Roman Missal and Lectionary or learning about the Liturgy
of the Hours and Devotions? If you are interested in any of these topics, perhaps you would like join with
our faith community as we explore the answers.
Graduate level courses in Theology are open to those seeking a Master’s Degree, or those not looking to
pursue a degree, but who have an undergraduate degree (or its equivalent.) Workshops are open to anyone
seeking to enrich their faith. If you are interested, please visit our website or call for more information
regarding our tuition and courses. Summer Semester runs June 12 to July 25. Four day workshops are offered
on July 24, 25, 27 & 28. Classes are held at the Seminary of Immaculate Conception in Huntington.
For more information call: 631-423-0483 ext. 147
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Facilitator Training in Adult Faith Formation
Level II
Designed for parish volunteers or staff members -
anyone involved in the Faith Formation of Adults.
St Edward the Confessor Parish (Holy Family
Room) 205 Jackson Ave, Syosset, NY 11791
July 25, 27, August 1 & 3, 2017 from 7:00pm -
9:00pm
Bible “How To” for Catechist
Designed to help Catechists grow more in love
with the Word of God as they become more com-
fortable referencing and utilizing the Bible in
class.
St. Joseph the Worker Parish 510 Narragansett Ave, East Patchogue, NY 11772
Wednesday, July 19 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Catechist Training
The workshop will be offered in both English and
Spanish.
Our Lady of Loretto Parish 115 Greenwich St, Hempstead, NY 11550
Mondays, July 24, 31, August 7 & 14, 2017 from
7:00pm - 9:30pm
RCIA Level I
For individuals wishing to be members of an RCIA
team in a parish.
St. Sylvester Parish ( Parish Center East Wing) 68 Ohio Ave, Medford, NY 11763
July 18, 20, 25, and 27 from 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Spanish for Pastoral Ministries
Come and learn some useful vocabulary to
communicate in Spanish in your ministry.
St Francis Cabrini Parish 134 Middle Country Rd, Coram, NY 11727
Thursdays, July 13, 20, 27, August 3 & 10, 2017
at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Basic Religious Studies Courses
The courses are for teachers, catechists and inter-
ested adults pursuing a Basic Religious Studies
certificate.
St. Joseph Parish 39 N. Carll Ave, Babylon, NY 11702
Old Testament July 10 – July 13, 2017
9:30am – 12:00pm
New Testament July 10 – July 13, 2017
1:00pm – 3:30pm
Christology July 17 – July 20, 2017
9:30am – 12:00pm
Church July 17 – July 20, 2017
1:00pm – 3:30pm
Morality July 24 – July 27, 2017
9:30am – 12:00pm
Liturgy and Sacraments July 24 – July 27, 2017
1:00pm – 3:30pm
DRVC - Office of Faith Formation - July Workshops Register today at: www.drvc-faith.org
Cenacle Retreat Center, Ronkonkoma SUMMER WORKSHOP – FIVE SPIRITUAL CLASSICS July 31 - August 4 This workshop will consist of a close reading and discussion of five great spiritual texts from the
world’s religious traditions. Texts that will be discussed are the Hindu classic, The Bhagavad-Gita, the
Sufi classic, The Conference of the Birds, the anonymous Christian medieval text on contemplative
prayer known as The Cloud of Unknowing, St. Julian of Norwich’s Revelations of Divine Love, and
Thomas Merton’s New Seeds of Contemplation. Copies of these texts will be available.
Presenter: Tom Petriano, Ph.D.
Offering: $125 - $30 deposit required to hold your reservation
Time: 9:00am arrivals and refreshments / Presentation: 9:30am-12:30pm Thomas Petriano, Ph.D. is chair of the Religious Studies Department of St. Joseph’s College,
Patchogue, NY.
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Religion and Rock Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7am to 8am on WBAB 102.3
FM or 95.3 on the East End of Long Island. Listen on Saturdays at 11pm on Sirius Radio, Channel
159, the Catholic Channel and at 11pm on XM Satellite, Channel 117. Next Sunday’s theme is
“America.”
Employment Opportunity Our Lady of Perpetual Help Par ish located in Lindenhurst, NY is seeking a Par ish Assistant for
our Faith Formation Office. The full-time position requires evening and Saturday hours. The assistant
must be a responsible individual who will provide administrative services in support of the Director of
Faith Formation. It is important that the candidate have strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of the
faith, and be able to multitask in a busy environment. The ideal candidate must have strong computer
skills which include Microsoft Office, knowledge of social media, and fast data entry skills. For more
information, please email you resume to Frank Pokorney at: fpokorney@oloph.org
Part time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant The Faith Formation Program at St. Joseph Church in Babylon is looking for someone who is warm
and welcoming to assist those who call or come into the office. Need to have computer skills, good
organizational skills and be detail oriented. Must be able to multi-task and work efficiently in a busy
atmosphere. Hours are Monday–Wednesday 10-4, Thursday–Friday 1-4. The position requires work-
ing Tuesday and Wednesday evenings until 7:45pm and approximately 10 Saturdays during the school
year (daytime hours are adjusted to accommodate evenings – you will be working a total of 27 hours a
week). You will be off when the children are off from school (summer, Christmas, winter recess and
Easter) Send resume and cover letter to Claire Moule via email: cmoule@stjosephsbabylon.org.
A TASTE OF OUR TOWNS presented by the
Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians County Board and The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 6:00 – 10:00pm
Hibernian Cultural Center
27 Locust Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702
$40 p.p. Reservations preferred $50 p.p. at the door
Featuring Fabulous food from Area Restaurants and Bakeries
Lots of Surprises, Music, Great Raffles, 50/50, Door Prizes
For reservations please contact: Sue 631-877-1489, Alice 631-987-5902 or Eileen 631-587-9599
Bereavement Group A Bereavement Group will be forming at Our Lady of Grace Parish in West Babylon. The group will
meet on Saturday mornings from 9:00-10:30am. For more information, or to register, please call Fran
Kish at 631-587-1578
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Gro
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e Gosp
el
Something
to Draw
Draw a picture of your-
self telling a friend about
God’s love.
Prayer
God,
I thank you for loving me so
much.
Sharing the Gospel You are God’s special child. He knows all about you. He knows what you like to eat. He knows your favorite color. He knows how many teeth you have. He even knows how many hairs are on your head. No one in this world loves you as much as God loves you. Be sure to tell your friends how much God loves them, too.
Mission for the Week
After you brush your hair,
count the hairs in the
brush. God knows how
many hairs you lost!
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