our lady of lourdes parish · 22-01-2017 · financial summary january 15 2017 weekly collection $...
TRANSCRIPT
Acts 2:1
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
455 Hunter Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795
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
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time • January 22, 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. Bartolomiej Koba, Associate 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: [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]
2
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
Barbara Gregg
School Office
Mary Anne Lettieri
Parish Office
Rita Spera
Religious Education Office
Lori Walsh
Website
Pat Young
Parish 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
January 15 2017
Weekly Collection $ 12,530.00
Weekly Budget - $ 17,800.00
+/- for the week $ (5,270.00)
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 January 15 Sunday: Is 8:23-9:3/ 1Cor 1:10-13,17/ Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17
Monday: Heb 9:15,24-28/ Mk 3:22-30
Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10/ Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22/ Mk 16:15-18
Thursday: 2Tim 1:1-8 or Tit 1 1-5/ Mk 4:21-25
Friday: Heb 10:32-39/ Mk 4:26-34
Saturday: Heb 11:1-2,8-19/ Mk 4:35-41
Next Sunday: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13/ 1Cor 1:26-31/ Mt 5:1-12a
The estimated weekly collection needed to maintain and operate
our parish buildings, ministries, programs and salaries is $17,800.
3
Pasto
r’s Letter
Dear Parishioners:
As you know, President Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. I thought
you might like to read about some “fun facts” about some of our past presidents.
William Henry Harrison gave the longest inaugural address; it lasted over 100 minutes. He did it in
a freezing rain and died of pneumonia a month later! Another reason why I try to keep my homilies
under 10 minutes!
William Howard Taft had the snowiest inauguration. A blizzard dropped almost 10 inches of snow
and the inauguration actually took place on March 4, not January 20 as is done today. Taft reportedly
remarked, “I always knew it would be a cold day in hell when I became President.”
George Washington initially refused his salary but eventually relented. His salary was $25,000.
Former Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on the same day: July 4, 1826.
James Madison was the shortest President (5ft 4 in) and Abraham Lincoln was the tallest President
(6 ft. 4 in.)
Martin Van Buren (1837 – 1841) was the first President to be born an American citizen; all
previous presidents had been born British citizens.
John Tyler (1841 – 1845) has 15 children, the record for a President!
Grover Cleveland is considered the 22nd and 24th President because he was elected to two
non-consecutive terms (1885 – 1889 and 1893 – 1897).
The most common religious affiliation among the Presidents has been Episcopalian, followed by
Presbyterian.
Four Presidents were assassinated in office (Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Kennedy) while
assassination attempts were also made upon Jackson, T. Roosevelt, F. Roosevelt, Truman, Nixon,
Ford, Carter, Regan, G.W.H. Bush, Clinton and G.W. Bush.
Kennedy and Taft are the only Presidents buried in Arlington cemetery.
Remember: Together, we can do something beautiful for God.
In Christ,
Fr. Brian
PS: As we may recall, the Parish had a 50 – 50 raffle. We had the drawing after the 12:30pm
Mass. Our winners were:
FIRST PRIZE: $ 2,345 Joanne Maher
SECOND PRIZE: $ 670 Charlphine Lanigan
THIRD PRIZE: $ 335 Vinny Ammirati
4
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.
Altar Society
Altar linens this week will be cared for by Rosemary Kaste. 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, Mary Anne Anitra, Joseph Bacchi, Joanne Brenner, Michael Brenner,
Ann Calogero, Benjamin Calogero, Thomas J. Calogero III, Lisa Charron-Culloty,
Grace Ciccarello, Dianne Cullen, Harold Deegan, Patti De Mino, Sal DePetro, Francine Dimino,
Amanda Di Tingo, James Dobson, T. J. Ferrante, Adrienne Forbes, Nicole Funk, Charlene Grahn,
Erik Hasenstab, Josephine Heffron, Patrick Anthony Heffron, Thomas Hicks, Jr.,
Msgr. William Jablonski, Henry Kahn, Shena Kahn, Anne Kerrigan, Maryjane Keveny,
George Koehler, Anita Kuntz, Alexandra Leavey, Patrick Lillis, Sean Lillis, Ellen McGee,
Vinny Meade, Dotty Meloni, Ken Monroe, Peter Murray, Phyllis Pasciuta, Peter Porzio,
Dorothy Proctor, Nannette Proscia, June Quirino, Henry Ravero, Jimmy Reilly, Rose Rickey,
Joseph Roccaro, Joseph J. Schiavoni, Anne Marie Schiraldi, Joseph Sefcik, Loretta Sullivan,
Rosemarie Sorrese, Laura Terryn, Linda Uher, Andrew Velten, Kevin Zwiebel
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
James Rooney III-US Marines
Michael Wilkinson-US Army
5
Celeb
rating S
acramen
ts Mass Intentions
Monday, January 23
St. Vincent, St. Marianne Cope
8:30am Delia & James Langan
Tuesday, January 24
St. Francis de Sales
8:30am Joseph & Amelia Moscarelli
Wednesday, January 25
Conversion of St Paul the Apostle
8:30am William Ferrell
Thursday, January 26
Sts. Timothy & Titus
8:30am Andrew Jordan
Friday, January 27
St. Angela Merici
8:30am Domenica Prudente
Saturday, January 28
St. Thomas Aquinas
8:30am Ante Vulin & Nevin Vulin
5:00pm Edward Critchley
Sunday, January 29
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00am Margaret Morley
9:30am Dolores Haggerty
11:00am Sal Giordano
12:30pm Kathleen Ferrara
6:00pm People of the Parish, Frances Yodice,
Arthur Boos, Paul F. Quigley,
Domenica Mae Palminteri, Marie K. Ferraro,
Stella Demato
Rest In Peace
Walter S. Koegel
Peter C. Pilero
Marion (Pat) Waters
We extend our prayerful
sympathy to the families
and loved ones of those
recently deceased.
Atlas Grey Derby
Catarina Jean Petraglia
Liam Nicholas Rodriguez
Charlotte Rose Valerioti
Baptism
6
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.
Canned chili
Canned fruit
Canned vegetables
Pork & beans
Soups
Tuna
Julie Woodley, founder & director of Restoring the Heart Ministries, will be the guest speaker
at the January 23rd meeting of the Long Island Coalition for Life. Julie will speak about help-
ing post-abortive women. She is a speaker, author and certified trauma counselor. The LICL
meeting starts 7:45PM at the St. Regis Council K of C hall, Rosevale Ave. & Pond Rd.,
Ronkonkoma. All are welcome. Further info: 631-243-1435; [email protected].
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 pro-
gram of Catholic Health Services and Good Shepherd Hospice. This pro-
gram 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 important 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 parent-
ing for some of our families. We ask that you consider donating resources for burials which could in-
clude 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.
7
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 Keys …
Religious Education Kindergarten Program!!!!
We started this program a few years ago and have expanded it so that we have a session each month:
February 10, March 10, April 7, May 12 and June 2
We meet in the Church at 4:30pm on Friday ... and the program lasts about 40 minutes. Come and
see what wonderful opportunities we have for your kindergarten children to learn about their faith!
E-mail to register: [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].
8
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 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 join-
ing 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.
Aro
un
d t
he
Par
ish
9
Diocese of Rockville Centre - Office of Faith Formation
Liturgy I - Fundamentals and Basic Principles of Liturgy
Location: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
210 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY
Presenter: Msgr. Joseph DeGrocco, D.Min
Dates: February 2, 7, 9, 16, and 21, 2017
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Cost: $40.00 per person
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER ONLINE at: www.drvc-faith.org
If you have any questions, contact Marie Ventimiglia at 516-678-5800 ext. 505
Congratulations! Congratulations to the following students who achieved the Honor
Roll at Kellenberg Memorial High School during the First Trimester
of the 2016-2017 academic year:
Timothy Astacio
Gina Green
Nicholas Killian
John Rainis
Mia Sessa
Brandon Wainwright
Brooke Wainwright
SAGE The SAGE Group (Senior Advocates for Growth and Enrichment) will meet on Tuesday,
January 24 in the Parish Center at 9:00am.
Always Our Children We are gay and lesbian Catholics, their family members and friends who meet once a
month to pray, support each other and discuss how God is present in our lives. We
look forward to meeting this month on Thursday, January 26 at 7:30pm in the
Spiritual Life Center. Each month, a relevant different topic is discussed and
reflected upon. Come join us; all are welcome.
10
Spaghetti Dinner and Raffle
“Friends of Troop 179” are having our annual Spaghetti Dinner and Raffle
on Saturday, January 21st with a snow date of Saturday, January 28th.
It runs from 4:00PM-7:30PM in the school cafeteria.
The price is $5.00 per ticket (children under 5 are free). There will be raffle
tickets for purchase that night.
Annual Victorian Tea Please save the date for our Annual Victorian Tea…
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, February 15th
Who Am I to Judge? Discussing moral issues with family and friends can be a challenge in a
culture that strongly promotes the idea that there is no objective truth.
Speaking from a wealth of personal experience, renowned author and
theologian Dr. Edward Sri provides 5 “keys” to enable Christians to
oppose with logic and love what Pope Benedict XVI called the
“dictatorship of relativism.” He also clarifies the proper understanding of
what it means to judge, and the importance of making good judgments.
New Lighthouse Catholic Media CD Available at kiosks near the doors of the Church
11
IONA College Pipe Band
Celtic Friar Pipe Band
The Bob Morris Irish Band
Saint Anthony’s Irish Step Dancers
The Friar Choir
Irish Sing-Along
An Evening of Celtic Music on FEBRUARY 11, 2017
Benefit for St. Anthony’s High School Celtic Friars Pipe Band FEBRUARY 11, 2017
7:00 PM, St. Anthony’s HS Auditorium
$20 IN ADVANCE, $25 AT DOOR
Featuring
TO RESERVE TICKETS , MAIL FORM FOUND BELOW AND CHECK MADE OUT TO
ST.ANTHONY’S HIGH SCHOOL. MAIL TO: DENISE CREIGHTON
ALUMNI OFFICE, ST. ANTHONY’S HS, 275 WOLF HILL ROAD, SOUTH HUNTINGTON, NY
11747
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
NAME______________________________________________________________
PHONE______________________________ Email__________________________
# OF TICKETS_______________________________________________
AMOUNT ENCLOSED________________________________________
ADULT INDOOR WIFFLEBALL LEAGUE!
CALLING ALL ADULTS (AGES 18 AND UP) TO JOIN
THE SECOND SEASON OF THE
OLL PARISH FASTPITCH WIFFLEBALL LEAGUE
INFORMATIONAL AND SIGN-UP MEETING ON
JANUARY 22, 2017 at 7:00pm in the PARISH CENTER
12
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2017
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, January 29th 10:45 a.m.-12 noon
Registration for 2017-2018 school year
Tours of school facilities
Information about our faith-based, aca-
demically enriched curriculum
Visit our school web site at: www.ollschool.org
for more information about our
exciting programs!
Call the School Office at
631-587-7200 ext. 100 if you have questions.
Nursery & Pre-Kindergarten (half day and full day),
Kindergarten (full day)…. Grades 1-8
Extended Care, After School Enrichment Activities, Sports Teams, Theatrical Arts,
Extensive Music Program included in Tuition,
Educational Technology including SmartBoards in all classrooms
and schoolwide use of iPads,
Student-run TV Studio...Morning News broadcast daily in homeroom
January 30th - February 3rd
9 a.m. -11 a.m. &
13
SEMANA DE LOS COLEGIOS CATÓLICOS 2017
ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO
Domingo 29 de enero
de 10:45 a.m. a 12 p.m. Y
Matrícula para el año escolar 2017-2018
Visita a las instalaciones del colegio
Información sobre la currícula religiosa y
académica de estudios
¡Visite nuestra página web del colegio en: www.ollschool.org
para más información sobre nuestros
interesantes programas!
Si tiene alguna pregunta llame a la Oficina del Colegio
al 631-587-7200, extensión 100
Guardería y Pre-Jardín de Niños (medio día y día completo),
Jardín de Niños (día completo)…. Grados 1-8
Cuidado después de clases, Actividades Útiles después del Colegio, Equipos de Deporte, Artes Dramáticas,
Programa Extensivo de Música incluido en la Pensión, Tecnología Educativa incluyendo Pantallas Inteligentes en
todas las clases y uso de Ipads en todo el colegio, Estudio de televisión conducido por estudiantes...Transmisión
de las noticias diarias por la mañana en los salones principales
Del primero al 3 de febrero, de lunes a viernes de 9 a 11 a.m.
14
Cenacle Retreat Center
310 Cenacle Road, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
631.588.8366
JANUARY RETREATS
January 27-29, 2017
20th ANNIVERSARY OF GOD GIVES US SONGS IN OUR SLEEP! Since 1997 the Cenacle has been offering dreamers an opportunity to discern God’s invitation for growth and change in
their lives through their night time dreams. All dreamers who have joined us in the past and those new to the
experience are invited to a special celebration.
Presenter: Jean Lynch, M.A. Theology
Offering: $250 – No Sunday lunch. $195 Commuters - $50 deposit required to hold your reservation
Saturday, January 28, 2017
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 at the Maude Adams House, 9:30 a.m. arrivals and refreshments
BREATHE DEEPLY AND HOLD YOUR HEART WITH GENTLE HANDS Spirituality of imperfection. Explore ways to forgive with love and compassion exploring 12 step spirituality and
scripture. Need not be in a 12 step program to attend.
Presenter: Karen Musicaro
Offering: $50 – Lunch included. $15 deposit required to hold your reservation.
Sunday, January 29, 2017
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel
PRAYER SERVICE OF HOPE FOR THE COMMON GOOD Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, scripture reflection, music and silent prayer for our country.
Presenter: Fr. Larry Lewis, M.M. and Cenacle Sisters
Please call to register, limited seating.
Magnificat Annual Retreat
Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women, cordially invites you to attend our Annual Retreat at The
Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, NY from March 10-12, 2017. Fr. Ariel Hernandez
will be the Retreat Leader. He has been a speaker at many Charismatic Conferences and Leader of the
Youth Ministry. Fr. Ariel received a special gift from the Blessed Virgin under the title of Our Lady
of Schoenstatt, and he is the custodian of a miraculous image of her from Argentina. The cost is $250
per person (including meals/room). Pre-registration is required. Space is limited and based on first-
come, first serve registration. For more information, please contact [email protected],
Angela at 516-763-1739, or Judy at 917-453-5750.
15
St. Mary’s Second Annual 5K Run and 1K
Kids Fun Run
Saturday, April 1, 2017—St Mary’s Parish, East Islip
Registration opens on January 1, 2017. 5K course is USATF Certified.
First timers and Novices are welcome. Prizes will be awarded to 5K
winners in multiple categories.
All pre-registered participants receive a FREE Dry-Fit T-shirt.
For more information and to register, visit www.itsyourrace.com and
search “MARY”
Part-Time Sacristan Position – St. Joseph Parish
St. Joseph’s Parish in Babylon is seeking to fill two separate part-time sacristan positions immediately:
Weekday ‘On-Call” Sacristan
This position would be “On-Call” from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Responsibilities include setting up and
serving at funerals, locking up the Church, assisting clergy where necessary.
Weekend Sacristan
Saturday and Sunday. Total 19-21 hours. Responsibilities include setting up for Masses, assisting
clergy, setting up and serving at funerals when needed, setting up for weddings, some light cleaning/
maintenance, locking up the Church, and other various tasks throughout the liturgical seasons.
Availability at other times throughout the year for other parish events in the Church a plus.
All qualified and interested persons are asked to call St. Joseph Parish business office at
(631) 669-0068 x105 and leave your contact information. Experience preferred. Thank you.
16
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,
“Thingdom vs Kingdom.”
17
Gro
win
g w
ith th
e Gosp
el
Mission for the Week
Sing the song, “This Little Light of Mine.”
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of Jesus bringing light and love into a dark world.
Prayer
Dear God, thank you that, with Jesus, I don’t need to be afraid.
Sharing the Gospel Today’s Gospel talks about people living in darkness. When you think about darkness, you may also think about stumbling, falling, or even being afraid. That’s what your life could be like without God. You could stumble around trying to find love or happiness, but without God you will only fall. Jesus brings light into a dark, unhappy world. With Jesus, you no long-er need to fall, and you don’t need to be afraid. God loves you.