Pastor: Msgr. James P. LisanteAssistants: Rev. Anthony John Heinlein

Rev. Edward SeagriffIn Residence: Rev. Cletus Nwaogwugwu

Rev. Manny LuceroWeekend Visitor: Rev. Martin KleinPermanent Deacon: Rev. Mr. Dominick Valdaro

Rev. Mr. Frank GariboldiRev. Mr. Ferdinando Ferrara

Business Manager: John BrosnanOutreach Director: Corinne LokReligious 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 5PMSaturday 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.

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of ChristJune 3, 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 in the

chapel and church have been

donated for a Special Intention

by Carolyn

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

Monday, June 4th 6:45 Margie Villanueva Garcia Family 8:30 Violet Tucci Mr. & Mrs. James Leonardi 8PM Mary Pilsner Family Tuesday, June 5th 6:45 Fr. Robert Mason 8:30 Apallonia Zeo Alisa & Steve Kahane 8PM Frank & Jerry D’Onofrio D’Onofrio Family Wednesday, June 6th 6:45 Helen & Sam Schulman Eileen & Charles Anderson 8:30 James Nunziata Gretschel Family 8PM Apallonia Zeo MaryAnn Rietschlin Thursday, June 7th 6:45 Souls in Purgatory 8:30 Rev. Martin Hall Kathleen Mulligan 8PM Apallonia Zeo Brian & Melina Kahane

Friday, June 8th 6:45 Wences Duré Family 8:30 Missionary Sisters of St. Benedict Cunningham Family 8PM Dec. Members of Power & Baker Families Beth Baker Saturday, June 9th 6:45 In Thanksgiving 8:30 Sherman & Angela Glass Family 5PM Lucy Castiglia Tiernan Family 5:15PM Helen DeMaio Maria Veccia Sunday, June 10th 7:30 St. Joseph’s Book of Remembrance 9:00 Rose Citrano Roy Citrano & Family 10:30 Robert Fenton, Int. Millicent Wadsworth, Nicholas Colavito 12:30 Robert Schneider Nancy & Patti Schneider Int. of Fr. Ed Deacon Dom & Patricia Valdaro

Saturday, June 9th

-5:00 PM - Kathleen Guzman

Sunday, June 10th

-7:30 am - Bernard Hennelly

-9:00 am - Sue Bouffier -10:30 am - carey persico & rick Bacani

-12:30 pm - Dolores cianciabella

May the Souls of the

Faithful Departed,

Through the Mercy of God,

Rest in Peace.

Mass Celebrants for Next Weekend

Saturday, June 9th 5:00 p.m. Fr. Ed 5:15 p.m. (Chapel) Fr. Tony Sunday, June 10th 7:30 a.m. Fr. Tony 9:00 a.m. Fr. Cletus 10:30 a.m. Msgr. Lisante 12:30 p.m. Fr. Ed

Pray for the Repose of the Souls of

John condy

Irene j. van horn

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Dear Friends: As I mentioned in other Pastor's Letters recently, Our Lady of Lourdes is facing some personnel changes very soon. Father Manny Lucero is safely back in the Philippines. And come the end of June, two of our long-time priests will be embracing new assignments. After fifteen years of service to our parish, Father Ed Seagriff will be taking on a new assignment. The placement of his next assignment is not yet determined and I'll share that with you once Bishop Barres determines it. After ten years as Chaplain at Good Samaritan Hospital, and a very active residence here at Our Lady of Lourdes, Father Cletus Nwaogwugwu is also being given a new assignment. Father Cletus earned his Graduate degree while studying in Spain. This gave him a much needed facility in the Spanish language. A facility which he will use by assisting in St. Boniface Parish in Elmont, and at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Valley Stream. His placement is Elmont will re-introduce Father Cletus to a neighborhood he knows well. His sister and her family are longtime residents of the Elmont area. I'm delighted that he will be close to his family but we will miss his joyous and energetic presence here at Our Lady of Lourdes. Before coming to our parish ten years ago, Father Cletus had assisted me at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in West Hempstead. I'm so glad he accepted our invitation to become a wonderful part of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish and we wish him great happiness in his next pastoral ministry. Also hopeful that he will return often to visit our parish! I was also notified this week that Father Ed's position here as Associate Pastor will be filled by Father Kevin Thompson. Father Kevin is a relatively new priest. Upon ordination, Father Kevin spent his first years at St. Rosalie's Parish in Hampton Bays. He followed that assignment with a year long stay at Sacred Heart Parish in North Merrick, before being named Pastor of St. Elizabeth's Parish in Ronkonkoma. Unfortunately, serious health challenges sidelined Father Kevin during the past year and he was granted a health leave to get well. Happily for our parish, Father Kevin is now much better and looking forward to his return to active ministry here at Our Lady of Lourdes. I have known Father Kevin for many years as he was a layman and parishioner at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in West Hempstead, where I served as Pastor. Active in Music Ministry there, I was delighted when Kevin decided to enter the Seminary. He is a talented and a good man. We are blessed to have him with us as Associate Pastor. Please make Father Kevin Thompson warmly welcome when he joins us in late June. Finally , a word of updating. Parish Outreach Director Corinne Lok as been undergoing treatment to battle cancer during the past several months. Her treatment follows serious surgery and I know so many of you have been keeping this great soul in your prayers. Her reports from the doctors are good and promising. Please continue the prayers and let's hope this wonderfully compassionate woman will be returned to good health so she can continue the many positive things she has accomplished for so many of those in need. Have a peaceful week. In the Love of Christ,

Msgr. Jim Lisante Pastor

A Letter from the Pastor’s Desk…

June 3, 2018 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

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From the Our Lady of Lourdes Department of Religious Education

Please register ASAP for the 2018-19 school year!

Registration forms are available on the table outside our office Room 1 in the school building.

Completed forms and tuition can be placed in the mailbox next to our office door.

They can also be dropped off at the rectory or mailed to us.

Due to limited classroom space, some classes are already closed.

Although we try our best to accommodate everyone,

your preferred class or timeslot may no longer be available.

Please ‘LIKE’ our official Facebook page:

Our Lady of Lourdes Religious Education – Massapequa Park

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Our program couldn’t exist without volunteers to share their faith with the youth of our parish. We need:

Teachers for our Wednesday 5:45pm and 7:15pm sessions

Teachers for our First Communion preparation program

On-call substitute teachers and special education teachers

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Some sentiments written by our Level 2 students on heart-shaped cards that were offered to Jesus at their First Communion Mass:

“God is the one who saved us from evil.”

“Dear Jesus, I love you because I’m thankful for my new puppy.”

“Dear Jesus, I love you so very much.

I really want to get 100 on my Math test.”

“I love Jesus because he gave me McDonalds.”

“I love Jesus because he carried the cross for us.”

“God, could you bless my baby brother and my family?”

“Jesus, I love you because you gave me a roof over my head.”

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 Outreach, the gifts of their love, time and talent in crocheting

and knitting beautiful blankets for seriously ill children is nothing less than a beautiful thing! Since our group began in November 2009, the completed blanket count stands at 3,065. 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, knitting needles, 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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Our Lady of Lourdes Massapequa Park

“Bereavement Support Group”

GENERAL BEREAVEMENT

…For the Loss of a Loved One…

STARTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25th, 2018 *Wednesday Evenings - 8 Weeks

*May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 13, 20 7:00pm – 8:30pm

*PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATES

PRE- REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please call:

Parish Outreach ……………516-541-1260, or Rectory Office ………………516-541-3270

Parish Outreach “Food Pantry”

To all the good people of our parish family, I cannot thank you enough for all you do to embrace the disadvantaged in our com-munity. Your continued support and great generosity of food donations, paper goods, school supplies and recent winter coats is a tremendous blessing! We could not do all we do without you! Thank you! Thank You! Thank You! On behalf of our neighbors in need, thank you again for helping outreach continue the good work of assisting those most in need. *We are especially in need of Tuna, Cereal, & Tomato Sauce*

We always accept donations of the following:

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:

Mon., Tues., Thurs. - 10:00am—2:00pm Wed. - 10:00am—11:30am

June 3, 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 pre-cious gifts of our time, love and compassion are espe-cially needed during the time of the loss of a loved one. Created to provide warmth, caring and personal 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, Lector or EM, please give some thought as to sharing your time and talents and being a part of this ministry’s call to love and care for one another. 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. Kevin L. Blieka U.S. Army, Sgt. Brian Andrew Day-man US Army, PFC Joseph DiCicco Army, Commander Christopher DeMay - Navy , Nicholas R. DoLieto - Ma-rine Corps, A1C Timothy Erkens USAF Staff Sergeant, Army, Capt. Michael Ferrari, USMC, Spencer French, 1st Lieutenant, SRA Senior Airman Robert J. Gerry - Air Force,Spec. Steven Gianatiempo - US Army, Bran-don Goodwin, Petty Off., 2nd Class, USCG, Stefanie Goodwin, Petty Off., 3rd Class, USN, Kenny Greening -PFC-Army, Sean Hendrickson -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 Matthew 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, Christopher 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, Sen-ior Airman Justin Craig, 1st Lt. Connor Lewis - US Army, Timothy Breen Combes—US Army, CPL Ken Chun - US Army And serving in the Peace Corps: William Moran 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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Palma Beilman, Ann Bertrand, Thomas Boffardi, Tim Burns, Carol Castellano, Billy Coyne, Eugene Drury, Patsy Ferguson, Agnes Hans, Marion Harrington, June Jandovitz, Jesus Jupio, Peter F. Kearns III, Andrea Kimble, Ella Linehan, Mikaela Lutz, Bernadette McCaffrey, Florence Mirro, Amparo Monsalve, Marie Molloy, William Mott, Mary Mullin, Blanche Navon, Herman Navon, Richard Olson, Vincent Pinto, Michael Prior, Irene Romano, Jean Marie Roncallo, Richard Rosmarin, Sheila Rosenbaum, Bruna Soper, Marie Tine, Larry Tomanelli, Jean Trier, Connie Vanis

June 3, 2018

Last Week’s Collections: $12,029.50 Collection for Progation of Faith—$3,559.00 Thank You!

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FRANCISCAN DAY OF PRAYER AND

RECOLLECTION

SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2018

9:00 AM TO 2:30 PM

TABOR HOUSE - 60 ANCHOR AVENUE OCEANSIDE

THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL

“THE PRAYER BOOK OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH…….

WHAT ONE DID THEY USE? WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM IT?”

PRESENTER: FR. KEVIN CRONIN, O.F.M.

Sponsored by: Our Lady of the Atonement and Blessed Raymond Lull Franciscan Fraternities

$25.00 Per Person - Please make checks payable : Tabor Retreat Center

*Continental Breakfast

*Brown Bag Lunch

FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION:

MARY CAMMARATO O.F.S. 516-432-4370 or EMAIL marymcam@msn.com

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As spring flowers continue to bloom around us, we are now entering the final phases of our Memorial Garden Beautification Project. As such, we will now be offering a limited number of poured stone “Garden Planters (12)” to be permanently placed in the areas between our memorial benches and at the entrance to our garden. The cost of each planter is $1,000.00, and will display a plaque naming the donor/family, or occa-sion being memorialized. Due to the limited number of available planters, we ask that you place your order early so as to take advantage of this opportunity and provide enough time to have us install the planters for this season. Please inquire within our rectory for further details regarding availability and number of characters that can be used for engraving.

God Bless and enjoy the summer!

Please complete the following to reserve a memorial Garden Planter and

return to the rectory office.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GARDEN PLANTER RESERVATION FORM

NAME______________________________________________

ADDRESS___________________________________________

TELEPHONE_________________________________________

EMAIL_______________________________________________

Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Garden

Spring/Summer 2018

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As we enjoy the beauty of Spring, we have begun Phase VI of the Memorial Garden Grotto Restoration. There is another opportunity to purchase memorial bricks, for anyone who hasn’t had a chance to do so. As a reminder, memorial text can contain a message of remembrance for our de-ceased loved ones, but can also pave our “Living Walkway,” marking moments such as; Births, Baptisms, Birthdays, Weddings, Graduations, Holy Orders, Anniversaries…etc. Please watch for the many upcoming changes, as we restore this beautiful garden dedicated to Our Blessed Mother and Bernadette. We will keep you informed in the bulletin of the different opportunities to care and share in memorializing and re-storing items in the Grotto. If you have any questions, please contact the rectory office @ 516 541 3270. Thank you for your continued support. God Bless!

Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Garden

Spring/Summer 2018

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HOW TO ORDER BRICKS Your contribution of $160.00 entitles you to have a 4” x 8” brick engraved with up to 3 lines of script, 14 characters per line including spaces and punctuation.

. Your contribution of $300.00 entitles you have an 8” x 8” brick engraved with up to 6 lines of script, 14 characters per line including spaces and punctuation. (these bricks are limited)

Please complete the following information

RESERVATION FORM

Engrave my inscription as follows:

4 x 8 Brick

*Note: A 20% minimum deposit

is required with your order and 8 x 8 Brick payment in full by Sept. 1, 2018

Payment Method Purchaser’s Name_____________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________ CASH: $ ___________ CHECK: $_________ City_______________________State ________ Zip____________ OWES: $___________ PIF: ___________

Email_____________________________ Phone _____________________ Date _______________

One order form per brick. Additional order forms are available at the rectory.

Please return this form with your check payable to Our Lady of Lourdes Church 855 Carmans Road, Massapequa Park, NY 11762

June 3, 2018 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Page 12

Come and join us as we celebrate the

36th Annual Catholic Charismatic Conference weekend

held at Scranton University in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

A bus has been charted for the conference and will be

picking up all interested at Saint Cyril and Methodius Parish

in Deer Park and at Our Holy Redeemer in Freeport.

Please call Anna Baciuska (516) 776 - 5750

for registration and transportation information.

Conference dates are August 3rd through August 5th, 2018. This year ’ s theme is, “He makes me

to lie down in green pastures … He restores my soul. ” Psalm 23 v 2 -3

Pope Francis has been quoted to say, “When Jesus enters life, peace arrives,

the kind that remains even in trials, in suffering. ”

A bus has been charted for the conference and will be picking up all interested at

Saint Cyril and Methodius Parish in Deer Park and at Our Holy Redeemer in Freeport.

For Registration and transportation information call Anna Baciuska (516) 776 -5750.

Father’s Day Novena

From June 17 to June 26.

Give us the names of any fathers,

living or deceased, and starting on

Fathers’ Day, we will celebrate a

Novena of Masses for them.

God Bless our Dear Fathers!

Corpus Christi Procession

With Triple Benediction

THIS SUNDAY After the 12:30 Mass

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PRO LIFE NEWS

MARCH FOR LIFE NY: Monday, June 4, 2018 – Albany, NY – 10:30am at Children’s Memorial,

Empire State Plaza, then march to the State Capital steps for a pro-life rally with many national and

local pro-life speakers. The Long Island Coalition for Life will be sponsoring a lobby bus to Albany on

this day to lobby against the assisted suicide bill and abortion expansion. For more information con-

cerning the Lobby Bus contact the LICL at 631-243-1435. For more info on the March for Life NY go

to: MarchforLifeNY.org. Listen to: blogtalkradio.com/march4lifeny-radio

‘MEDICAL AID IN DYING’: The NYS Legislature recently held hearings on proposed Assembly bill A.2383-A (Paulin), that would

enable terminally ill individuals with decision-making capacity to voluntarily request and receive a prescription for medication to end their

lives. Similar legislation has been enacted in several states. Please contact your Assemblyperson and NYS Senator and ask them to OP-

POSE this legislation.

ROSARY FOR LIFE RETREAT: Saturday, June 16th 8:30am-4:00pm, Resurrection Church, 2325 Gerritsen Ave, Brooklyn. $30 per

person, lunch included. Retreat presenter: Rev. Fr. Michael Panicali. Registration deadline 6/13/18. To register & for more information

call: Wyn at 718-377-6920.

ROSARY AND ADORATION FOR LIFE: Please consider spending time before the Blessed Sacrament to pray the Rosary for the con-

version 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 in-

tended. 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 Sacramental Confession,

and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Call 866-575-0075 or email: hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org

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.

CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION: Barbara Samuells, founder of Catholics for Freedom of Religion, will present their

latest video, “Students of Faith” at the June 25th Long Island Coalition for Life General Meeting (7pm, Joseph Barry K of C Hall, 45 Heitz

Pl, Hicksville). The video depicts young people gaining awareness of their right to constitutionally protected prayer in public elementary

and secondary schools. Barbara will also share the origins of this group and how they are working to protect the rights of all Americans

from “womb to tomb” via community outreach and education.

NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE ACADEMY 2018: June 28-August 3 – A fun, fast-paced and intense five-week academic course for pro

-life college students. For information or to apply go to: nrlc.org/academy

CAMP ESTHER 2018: August 10-12 – Teen pro-life leadership weekend, taking place at the Good News Center in Utica, NY. Spon-

sored by the NYS Right to Life Committee. For info and reservations call 518-434-1293.

ABORTION – IRELAND: Ireland voted to repeal the Eighth Amendment to its constitution to permit abortion. The vote was roughly 2

to 1 in favor of allowing abortion. In 1983, the pro-life Eighth Amendment was passed by a 2 to 1 margin. Michael Cook, editor of

Bioedge stated, “It is obvious that the country has changed in a single generation…Ireland is simply treading the well-worn path towards

secularization which has swept across Western Europe.” The government will now draft legislation, which will probably allow for abor-

tions up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. If there were a serious risk to the health of the mother, an abortion could be carried out up to 24 weeks.

If a lethal fetal abnormality is detected, an abortion could be carried out at any time. Health Minister Simon Harris stated earlier this year

that conscientious objectors would be respected, but it is not clear whether doctors who refuse to perform an abortion would be expected

to refer a patient to another doctor.

U.S. POLICY CHANGE: The US recently put the World Health Organization on notice that it should stop its abortion activism. In 2

statements, the US delegation said that the bureaucracy at WHO must respect international consensus reached on sexual and reproductive

health, and that abortion is not a human right. The delegation expressed ‘deep concern’ about the activities of WHO’s Program on Human

Reproduction. The US also complained that WHO’s program gave ‘elevated status’ to one non-governmental organization – International

Planned Parenthood Federation – allowing them “to operate on an equal footing with governments and international organizations seem-

ingly to the exclusion of other viewpoints.” The US also rebuked the WHO for its understanding that reproductive health includes abor-

tion, a position at odds with the international consensus.”

Community News

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CYO HELP NEEDED

PHONE JOHN CHESTER

(799-5640)

OR

FR. TONY

(541-3270)

IF YOU CAN HELP US WITH OUR CYO

June 3, 2018

2nd 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:

June 14th

Father Tony’s Theology Class

Will resume in September,

now on Tuesday Nights.

*Classes will be held from September to November, and from March to May.*

OUR NEXT CLASS:

Tues. September 17, 2018, 7:30-9:00PM in the Church basement.

Next Parish Coffee Social

June 10th, 2018

Room 24 of the school building From 9:00am to 12:30pm

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Enzo Clinical Labs 1061 N. Broadway, Massapequa 11758

Need to Get Blood Work? Don’t Have Time to Wait?Stop by our patient service center in North Massapequa. Minimal wait times!

Your Neighborhood LabSM EnzoClinicalLabs.comMost Insurance Plans Accepted

Convenient Hours:

Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Closed for lunch (12:00 – 12:30 pm)

(516) 927-8198