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

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord • Sunday, April 1, 2018

Sacraments Anointing of the Sick Throughout the liturgical year. If needed sooner, please call the Parish Office. Baptism Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment. Marriage Arranged at least six months in advance, please call the Parish Office. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) A process to be embraced by the Catholic Church. For non-Catholics and for Catholics who have never received formal religious education. If interested, please call the Parish Office.

Msgr. Brian McNamara, Pastor Rev. Gregory Breen, Associate Pastor Rev. Sylvester Chukwumalume, in Residence Chaplain, Southside Hospital Rev. Freddy Lozano, in Residence

Deacon John De Guardi, Deacon Tom Lucie, Deacon Rich Maher, Deacon Jack Meehan, Deacon John Teufel

Sr. Nancy Campkin CSJ, Director of Religious Ed Trish Frodell, Director of Parish Social Ministry Louise Jane Krol, School Principal Sr. Diane Liona CSJ, Director of Religious Ed Debbie Meyer, Business Manager Robin Reynolds Brennan, Coordinator of Worship and Choir Director Vita Scorcia, Ministry Spiritual Director

Parish Office Phone: 631.661.3224, press 1 Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-7:30pm Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm Sunday: 9:00am-2:00pm E-mail: 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: principal@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 Stephanie Hahn Parish Office Nancy Kuchler Parish Office/School Office Rita Spera Religious Education Office

Welcome to our Parish Family New Parishioners are cordially invited to register as members of our Parish Family. Please call or visit our Parish Office.

Remember: Together, we can do something beautiful for God! - Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Mission Statement As stewards of all that God has given us, the Parish Family of Our Lady of Lourdes serves and ministers to all who come to this place. Regardless of a person’s history, ethnicity, gender, orientation, age or race, we commit ourselves to open wide the doors of our Parish to provide a place of welcome and hospitality.

The estimated weekly collection needed to maintain and operate our parish buildings, ministries, programs and salaries is $17,800.

Financial Summary

Readings for the Week of April 1 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/ Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/ Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/ Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41/ Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10/ Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26/ Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12/ Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21/ Mk 16:9-15 Next Sunday: Acts 4:32-35/ 1 Jn 5:1-6/ Jn 20:19-31

March 25, 2018 Weekly Collection $ 21,755.00 Weekly Budget - $ 17,800.00 +/- for the week $ 3,955.00

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As members of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, we are faced with a challenge that we can only overcome together. As you know from the recent mailing, there are urgent maintenance needs at our convent. It is important that each and every member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish family participates in this worthy project. It is only by our generosity in mak-ing a sacrificial gift that we will be able to accomplish our objectives. We have established a goal of $442,000 in order to accomplish our objectives. While this seems like a large amount, participation by all members of the parish family will make this goal not only attainable, but one that we can surpass. If every family pledges $400, after a $40 down payment, your sacrifice would be $1 a day for one year. We can all do that. If you are able to pledge a higher amount, please do so. We’re asking for equal sacrifice, not equal giving.

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As you make your gift, please remember…

• Pledges and one time donations are welcomed and greatly appre-ciated.

• Payment reminders will be mailed to you in accordance with your payment plan.

• All contributions are deductible for tax purposes.

• Any questions? Call Fr. Brian at 631-661-3224

TOTAL PLEDGE 10% DOWN QUARTERLY PAYMENTS

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MONTHLY PAYMENTS

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$5,000 $500 $1,125 $375

$2,500 $250 $563 $188

$1,000 $100 $225 $75

$750 $75 $169 $56

$400 $40 $90 $30

Please make your check payable to:

Restore Our Convent Campaign

Name: _________________________________

Address: _______________________________

City/ State/Zip: __________________________

Phone: _________________________________

Env. #: _________________________________

I/we pledge to the Campaign as follows: Amount of Pledge/ Donation: $ __________ Down Payment: $ __________ Balance: $ __________ I /we prefer to pay the balance: Monthly ______ Quarterly ______ Please send information about paying my pledge by Credit or Debit card

Signature ________________________________________

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Pray for Our Sick Please remember to keep in your thoughts and prayers … Salvatore Albanese, Fr. Carl J. Arico, Paula Bemenek, Janet Bruckner, Grace Ciccarello, Diane Cullen, Harold Deegan, Franklin Edwards, Paula Edwards, Ron Graziano, Denis Heffron, Josephine Heffron, Patrick Anthony Heffron, Thomas Hicks, Jr., Msgr. William Jablonski, Henry Kahn, Shena Kahn, Anne Kerrigan, George Koehler, Marilyn Kolk, Renee Lichtenstein, Sean Lillis, Richard Macher, George Mangels, Eugene McGuire, Una McGrade, Vinny Meade, George Manzolillo, Louise Posanti, Dorothy Proctor, June Quirino, Joseph Roccaro, Louis Saracione, Jr., Joseph J. Schiavoni, Anne Marie Schiraldi, Thomas Schmidt, Arthur Schweit, Linda Scoco, Doris Shaddock, Brian Shannon, Jenny Sparby, Bernadette Stone, Richard Wagner, Roger Welden, Marie Wilson

Names of the sick will be listed for six weeks for short-term requests and six months for long-term.

Altar Society Altar linens this week will be cared for by Connie Lynch. If you would like to help care for our altar needs, please call the Parish Office at 631-661-3224.

Members in the Military We ask that you pray especially for those in our parish that are on active duty in the Middle East conflict.

… and remember those of our parish family that are in the armed services, listed in our Parish Book of Intentions.

Michael DiMatteo-US Marines Michael Fantauzzi-US Air Force Christopher Florca-US Marines Patrick Harty-US Coast Guard Colby Matthew Kelly-US Army Anthony Mannino-US Marines Anthony Memoli-US Marines Stephen Rolston-US Army Michael Wilkinson-US Army

Pastoral Care of Our Sick Please call the Parish Office at 631-661-3224 to leave the names of parishioners who: • Are homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist. • Are in Good Samaritan Hospital and/or a local nursing

home and would like to be visited by a member of our Pastoral Care Ministry.

• Would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.

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Mass Intentions

Monday, April 2 8:30am Sweeney & LaRocca Families Tuesday, April 3 8:30am Bruce Schmid Wednesday, April 4 8:30am Jimmy Reilly Thursday, April 5 8:30am Charlie Argento (Living) Friday, April 6 8:30am William Earl Glenn Saturday, April 7 8:30am Anthony LaRocca, Donna Marie Neuman, Josephine Carrano, Ann Bianco, Theresa Distler 5:00pm Valerie Moscarelli Msgr. Brian McNamara

Sunday, April 8 Divine Mercy Sunday 8:00am Anne Musante Fr. Sylvester Chukwumalume 9:30am Nora Figliolia Fr. Sylvester Chukwumalume 11:00am Charlie Oliver Fr. Greg Breen 12:30pm Baby Sophia Aguilar Fr. Greg Breen 6:00pm People of the Parish, Josefa Morales & Dianne M. Martinez, Frances Ficner, Mickey Werner, Robert Ferruggiari Msgr. Brian McNamara

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John J. Chironno Marian Rogan Damon Tamasi

We extend our prayerful sympathy to the families and loved ones of those

recently deceased.

Thatcher Adam Bruhnke Charlotte Elizabeth Lattari

Baptism

Post Office Box 9023, Rockville Centre, NY 11571-9023 • phone 516.678.5800 • fax 516.678.3138 • bishopsoffice@drvc.org

DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP

Easter 2018

Dear Friends:

Truly the Lord is risen! He is risen indeed!

Today we speak these words which echo back to the first days of Christ’s resurrection. After walking with Christ on the road to Calvary, we now joyfully go forth as the disciples did on the road to Emmaus with hearts burning within us. We celebrate the moment when Christ conquered death and gave us all hope of new life.

Even after nearly 2,000 years, that moment of the Resurrection has not lost any of its power. While myths and stories eventually fade, we celebrate a historical fact, a living Person who left behind lasting evidence of his wonders, evidence that the world still seeks to understand.

This is especially true today, as we find ourselves in an historic moment—archeologists have uncovered the site of Jesus’ resurrection for the first time in nearly 500 years. Within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, scholars have restored and conducted research on the tomb of Jesus, also known as the Aedicule. Preliminary findings confirm that the heart of the structure is the same tomb that Roman Christians discovered and venerated as early as 326AD.

These findings offer us a great source of confidence in our faith. Scientific progress, rather than finding evidence against what we believe, through missionary archeology has given us a stronger connection with the place of Christ’s burial and resurrection. Further, it provides a powerful image as we reflect upon our own spiritual lives this Easter.

In its 2,000-year history, Christ’s tomb has endured many trials. It was covered over by slabs of stone, it withstood earthquakes, fires and the destruction of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and many believed it had been lost. So too the life of Christ in our hearts can experience highs and lows—it may be covered over with our worries and concerns, it may be jeopardized in times of doubt and confusion, or we may even believe it has faded away.

Yet just as archeologists have opened up this holy site today, we are called this Easter to open our hearts once again to the power of Christ’s love and mercy. We are called to remove the barriers from our hearts and allow Christ’s glorified wounds to touch our wounds and the wounds of all humanity.

We profoundly experience this reality at the Easter Vigil. In the darkness of the night and in the darkness of our lives, the light of Christ is ignited. Beginning with the Paschal candle, that light is passed on from person to person until the Church is made radiant. The darkness in our hearts is dispelled, and even more beautifully, it is dispelled by the light that is shared by our brothers and sisters in faith. We see in a deeply moving way that Christ’s light is spread by each of us who carry him with us. In that moment of unity and love, as the Exsultet proclaims, the Church shakes with joy.

DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP

The excitement of that evening is not limited to one day, but extends throughout the eight-day Easter Octave. Each day we are given another story of the Risen Christ, another reason to rejoice. We witness the sorrow of the devoted women at the tomb transform into joy, we see the despair of Christ’s disciples transform into hope, and we watch the doubt of St. Thomas transform into faith. And on Divine Mercy Sunday, we celebrate the gift of God’s mercy that touches the struggles of our own lives and transforms them into opportunities to grow in holiness. On that day we celebrate the true source of joy in the Gospel, the Good News: we are forgiven our sins and are called by God to strive for sanctity.

During this joyous season then, we recognize that the Risen Christ’s presence, his touch, his personal words of assurance tangibly changed the lives of his followers, as they can change our own lives even today. Though Christ ascended into heaven, we remember that we can still have a personal relationship with him through the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Church which were given at Pentecost. His presence has never left us.

Indeed most powerfully, Christ’s presence remains in the Eucharist. While history tells us Christ lived 2,000 years ago, we know he still lives today. He is waiting in our Churches for us to come spend time with him. He is waiting in our tabernacles for us to come adore him. He is waiting for us to join him at the Mass each Sunday, where we can share in his suffering, death, and resurrection as if we were by his side those many years ago.

We are challenged this Easter to allow Christ to change our lives by his healing touch which gives faith, hope, and love. We commit ourselves to a radical fidelity to Sunday Mass, where Christ can enter our hearts and begin to transform them. And transformed, our hearts will burn within us, driving us all to spread the light of Christ and bring about dramatic missionary growth here in the Diocese of Rockville Centre and beyond.

Most Reverend John O. Barres Bishop of Rockville Centre

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Islip: 631-277-3888 - Hampton Bays: 631-728-8900 - Rocky Point: 631-821-9727 Southold: 631-876-5138 - Wantagh 516-785-4070

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.

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Rosary Christian Mothers The Rosary Christian Mothers meet on the first Monday evening of each month. The next meeting will be on Monday, April 2 We will begin with Rosary at 7:45pm in the Church, followed by our business meeting at 8:00pm in the Parish Center.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Bring your prayer and creativity together in a gift of love. Join us ... Wednesday, April 4 at 9:30am in the Parish Center. All you need to bring is scrap yarn, knitting needles or crochet hooks (patterns and instructions will be given to you) and your gifts of love and prayer.

Always Our Children We have been asked … Who are we? Why do we gather? Are we angry with the Church? We are members of the LGBT community, their friends, parents and families. We are Roman Catholics. No, we aren’t angry. We are members of the Church by virtue of our Baptism and we discuss how important our gifts are to the faith community. We share how God has perfectly created us and His presence in our lives. Join us the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:30pm in the Spiritual Life Center (convent). For more information please call/leave a message 631-661-4254.

Healing After Abortion Have you suffered an abortion? Experience God’s love and mercy and begin the journey of healing. Please call the Sisters of Life: 866-575-0075 or email: hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org. For men, call Theresa Bonopartis at Lumina: 877-586-4621 or email: Lumina@postabortionhelp.org

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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults What’s it all about? IF you are an adult AND

… you were never Baptized … you were Baptized in another faith and would like to become a baptized Catholic … you never received Holy Communion (Eucharist) … you never received your Confirmation

IF you are an adult AND one or more of the circumstances above apply to you … IF you feel you would like to become a baptized Catholic or become more fully initiated into your Catholic faith … Our email address is RCIA@ollchurch.org or call the Parish Office at 631-661-3224, option 1, and we would be happy to help you.

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, April 7 concluding with Benediction at 9:50pm. Please come and pray with us. All are invited and welcome. Bring a friend!

Easter Flower Offering Easter Flower Offerings received by March 18 will appear in the Easter Sunday bulletin. Flower Offerings received after that date will appear in a subsequent bulletin. It would be helpful if you could clearly PRINT the name of your loved one and drop the envelope, along with your donation, in the collection basket.

Divine Mercy Sunday - April 8 Eucharistic Devotion after the 12:30pm Mass 1:30pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 2:50pm Benediction 3:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet

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Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Gargaro J. Edmund & Leona McCormick Joseph & Edith Manley Peter McCann, Sr. June M. Carrick, John T Carrick & Thomas J. McMahon The Boylan Family Andrew (Al) Velten & Andrew (Drew) Velten Mr. & Mrs. Richard Flynn Carol Ann Ferrara Mangels & Di Giovanna Families Deceased & Living MacArthur, Meehan & England Families Our Parents Josephine & Carmine Barila & Anthony & Fannie Messina Mr. Daniel Henery Frers Family, Carpenter Family & Cognato Family Loehr, Marczak & Kosciuch Families Catherine Woodburn Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Fogarty John R. Hodgkins Joseph C. Capo II Okurowski & Lee Families The Lattanzio & Argento Families Deceased Members of DiMino & McKeefery Families Alfred & Vivian Aparo & Dominic & Anna Bertino Edward & Mary Gallagher & Helen & James Smith Mr. George Tibbe Mr. & Mrs. John Meehan Mr. & Mrs. Steve Restivo Richard M. Devlin, Sr. The Devlin & Peterson Families Brewster Thomas Gottsch Ambrosino & Carrano Families Edward, Kathryn, John & Peter Herger Mr. & Mrs. Harold Wissing John P. Caparella John & Theresa Nikl, Ray & Joan Udris Mrs. Elizabeth Langan Mary & Patrick Rodemeyer

Kennedy & Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Zito Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Livecchi Mr. & Mrs. William Davies, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Basilio & The Aquino Family Allocca & D’Aponte Families Ms. Eileen Martin Alice M. Triggs Catherine Maneri Rafaela Martino & Dieter Wegne Sciaferro & Castagna Families Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Nocera Selva & Welton Families Mr. & Mrs. John Bochicchio Barbara Waller Mr. & Mrs. Brian Sabella Tamney & Tascavella Familikes Thomas Johannesen Mr. & Mrs. Frank Romano Patricia Hynes William B. Basso Vincent & Grace Capanzano Guider & Heartt Families Jerry DiCanio Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Pepitone Mr. Thomas Colgan Pasquale Mastrantuono Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Conwell William R. Howe Deceased members of the Colletti & Guarino Families Mom & Dad Sisson, Mom & Dad Dorrington Anthony Rao Philip & Mary Latini Duffy Family Deceased members of the DeLeon, Zaragoza, Herrera, Feeney & Mezzacappa Families Robert Aziz Rega & Costanza Families Mrs. Winifred Rooney Mr. & Mrs. Angelito Cruz Mr. Francis Curry Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Roth Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Mascolo Gertrude Sullivan, Jean Obremsh Joseph A. Kelly, Jr. Mr.& Mrs. Kevin Kilkelly Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Walas Carlo Radosti Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Simo Bill Kuhlwilm & Estelle & Kuhlwilm Family Mannarino Family Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Tomasulo DeLeon & Espina Families Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Kilkelly Mrs. Martha Carlin Peter DeBlasi Donald & Theresa Rienzo, Ed & Marie Terribile Rose & Sal Guastella

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Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Minenna Deceased members of Angeloro & Carati Families Our Departed Loved Ones George Wild Mr. Patrick Oliva Mr. & Mrs. Jack Cutrone Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Buonaspina Birger Fredriksen Parents of Bob & Michele Punzi Mr. & Mrs. Henry Epp Robert Beck Andrew Gunther Raymond & Angela Sgambati Julio Miranda Mr. & Mrs. David Paprocky James & Mary Randazzo Margaret Esposito & James Rotolo Mr. & Mrs. William Lilly Mr. & Mrs. Bruce O’Shaughnessy Mr. & Mrs. John Berger John Pozsgai Mr. & Mrs. George Haarstick Mr. Barry Caputo & Ms. Mary Hesdo Rizzo & Burke Families Mrs. June Ryan Stephen & Theresa Duggan, Thomas J. Ahern, Winnie Mikoljon Delphina Ferreira Babies Terence & Andrew Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lamb Mrs. Mary Meyer Mr. & Mrs. Martin Finn Mary Kunz Mr. & Mrs. Noel MacDermott Carole Gallagher Mr. & Mrs. Janusz Wlodkowski Mr. & Mrs. Michael Avella John Di Salvo Marie Rickey & John J. Rickey Nicholas & James Macario Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Ingrassia Stevenson Family Mr. & Mrs. Peter Magliocco, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Corsa John Keane Mr. & Mrs. Donald Willis Jack, Laura, Steven Dawson Joe, Laura Campisi Lena Sferlazza Deceased Members of the Carola & Franzone Families Ms. Mary Klein Oetis Manno & Mylo Manno Fred & Charlene Hervey, Chuck & Georgette Vanmanen Frank Bonfiglio William Heim Mr. Gregory Buck Cardinale & Campos Families Jim Bogart, Brian Bogart Joseph Lehmann James Carew & Raymond Downey

Marie Winthrop Muldoon & O’Rourke Families Rosenkranz & Thornton Families Mr. & Mrs. Rolando V. Razon Janet Schreiber Paulina Gayda Millie & John Ritchie Lee & Finnegan Families Mr. & Mrs. Steven Troiano Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Abraham Mr. & Mrs. Jason Deluca Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Sciarut AMB Martha & Dominic Sapraicone Philip C. Pappas, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wooley Andre Alcobia Mr. & Mrs. Brian Haggerty Mr. Derrick Bosinski & Ms. Diana Beck Frederick Zimmerman, Jr. All Living & Deceased Members of the Petersen & Wilson Families Lazarich & Ruth Families Mr. & Mrs. William Clemens Mr. & Mrs. Michal Sutkowski Mr. Abner Pierre-Lys Monaghan Family Jean Portolano Patrick J. Lillis Mr. & Mrs. Michael Latargia Mr. & Mrs. James Wood Gail Solomonik Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Clyde Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Staniszewski Mr. & Mrs. Richard Conti Margaret Dugan & Jane Keegan Mrs. Madeline Swicord Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Duncan Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Lipari Mary A. Williams Mr. & Mrs. Steven Garcia Mr. & Mrs. James Clifford Porzio & LoRe Family Mr. & Mrs. Carlito Morales Mr.& Mrs. Jaroslaw Mazurczyk Mr. & Mrs. Dante Tirazona Mr. & Mrs. Edward Bracco Mr. & Mrs. Harold Hulse Mr. & Mrs. John Manzione Mr. & Mrs. Louis Esposito Mrs. Nancy DePetro Mr. & Mrs. William Sheehan Mr. & Mrs. Michael Messina Mr. & Mrs. Michael Carboni M r. & Mrs. James Ivers Ms. Wilma Gries Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Papocchia Mr. & Mrs. Jay Tirazona Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dunbar Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Mauro Oma & Opa Gries Mrs. Dorothy Proctor, Clifford Proctor Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Lehmann

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Good Samaritan Prayer Group of L.I. The Good Samaritan Prayer Group of Long Island holds their meetings every Friday (except the first Friday of the month), from September through June, at OLL School in Room 15 from 8:00pm until 10:00pm. All are welcome to experience singing, praying and fellowship. Please note: For the balance of the Winter months, meetings will be held in the Parish Center from 3:00-4:00pm. Evening schedule resumes on May 11.

Support Groups (all meetings are in Lourdes Hall - lower level of Convent) Alcoholics Anonymous: Monday and Tuesday at 8pm and Saturday at 11am and 7pm. ALANON: Wednesday at 10am. Beginner’s meeting at 9:30am. Free babysitting available.

Prayer for Divine Mercy An invitation to all men and women to be part of God’s plan. We invite you to meet in prayer for the world and our nation to put their trust in God. Our hope is that the nations will have a new spirit of morality. Please come with your love and hope for humanity as well as your prayer requests. We gather together every Thursday at 1:30pm before the Blessed Sacrament for about one half hour. For more information, call Charles Argento at 631-586-8528.

Ministry of Praise Members pray at home for the intentions of the Church and Parish; designed for the homebound, senior citizens, etc. Monthly calendar is available in the Narthex. Prayer requests can be left in the Ministry of Praise box along with the name and address of any homebound person who might want a copy of the calendar mailed to them (please print).

In addition to our parish website (ollchurch.org), please visit us on Facebook at The Parish Family of Our Lady of Lourdes. Click “Like” and you will receive the latest news on upcoming parish events and information.

Anxiety Disorder Sufferers A Recovery Group for those suffering from Anxiety Disorder meets on Tuesdays from 2:00pm -4:00pm in the Spiritual Life Center (in Convent building). The Group is led by a trained and certified Anxiety Disorder Group Leader. For more information, please call Michael at 631-968-9154.

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

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Golden Wedding Jubilee Liturgy

This Spring, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at a Mass on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the Church of St. Rose of Lima in Masssapequa. Mass will begin at 2:30pm. Registration form and complete instructions can be

obtained at the Rectory. Registration must be received by the Office of Worship by April 13, 2018. If you have any questions, you may call 516-678-5800, extension 504.

El Salvador Casa House In the past, the “Casa House” in the Narthex has provided housing and bedding for our friends in El Salvador. In 2016, after returning from our Mission Aware-ness Trip, we provided sixteen complete bed set-ups for our Santa Ana Mission. Next weekend (April 7-8) we are asking you to give us your loose change for our Casa Project. Place your donations in the wooden house located in the Narthex of the Church. Thank you for your 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

Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women, cordially invites you to attend our annual Retreat on May 4-6th

at The Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, NY. Our speaker will be Kate Mims, who has been giving retreats for several years, and will be speaking on "Mary, Mother, Intercessor, and Disciple".

The Retreat is $250 per person (includes 5 meals & a private room). Pre-registration is required. Please make checks payable to Magnificat and mail to: Judy Murphy, 42 Pinehurst Street, Lido Beach, NY 11561 Checks must be received by April 19th. For additional information, contact Judy Murphy at 917-453-5750.

Annual Retreat May 4-6, 2018

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Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Group - OLLY Calling all High School Students - Grades 9-12

Mark your calendar and join us on the following dates: Fridays, April 6 and 20, 2018 Fridays, May 11 and 25, 2018 Fridays, June 8 and 22, 2018

7:00-9:00pm in the Parish Center - Food, Fellowship and FUN! Bring a Friend!!!

Any questions, please call or text: Stephanie Hahn: 631-617-8212 Emily Brierly: 631-813-9457

Fr. Greg: 631-661-3224 ext.121

Grab a Bat, have a Ball….Adult OLL Wiffle Ball is back! Come join us after the 6:00pm Mass on the following Sundays… 4/8, 4/15, 4/22 & 4/29 from 7:00-9:00pm in the All Purpose Room

Great way to meet other parishioners! Teams will be decided each week. No equipment needed. You do not need to attend every week. Limited to 30 parishioners, so sign up quickly! To sign up, e-mail: tthunter@optonline.net with your name, address, phone number, and if you have played OLL Wiffle Ball before. Put “OLL Wiffle Ball” as the subject.

For questions contact: Terri Hunter at: 631-838-3572 (cell) or tthunter@optonline.net Margaret Dixon at: margaretcd@aol.com Susan Hahn at: 631-877-8736 (cell)

Preparing for Marriage?

Engaged Encounter is an effective Pre-Cana program designed to provide you with the tools for a successful marriage. Couples are given the opportunity to explore many aspects of their relationship through a series of presentations, writings and dialog. There are no group discussions. Our next weekend will be held at the Montfort Spiritual Center in Bay Shore, NY on April 13-15, 2018. For information/registration, please call Lenny & Pat Walker at: 631-563-1032 or visit: www.engagedencounterli.org.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Let the love of God free us in our marriages by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Apr. 27-29, 2018 in Huntington, NY and Nov. 16-18, 2018 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit them at http://www.wwmeli.org.

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Bereavement Ministry Facilitator Training St. Bernard Parish, Parish Center, Peach Room, Levittown Mondays, April 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2018, 9:30am to Noon

Ministry of Consolation Level I Training Our Lady of Lourdes, West Islip Spiritual Life Center Tuesdays, April 17, 24 and May 1, 15, 9:30am to 11:30am

RCIA Enrichment Day Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington Sunday, April 22, 2018, 2:30pm to 7:00pm

Catholic Teachers In Public Schools Communion Breakfast Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Dining Room, Huntington Sunday, May 6, 2018, 11:00am to 12:00pm

Nurses Week Mass & Blessing St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre Monday, May 7, 2018, at 7:45am

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Ireland Dublin, Ireland August 20 through 27, 2018.

For more information visit our website: www.drvc-faith.org

The Dream and Our Deepest Truest Selves A Prayer Service commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On April 4, 2018, we commemorate one sacred life, laid down as a witness to our fundamental equality as sisters and brothers in Christ. This the 50th Anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

calls us to remember, in prayer, a man who allowed himself to be an instrument of God.

Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 7:30pm Cathedral of St. Agnes

29 Quealy Place, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Homily by The Most Rev. John O Barres, Bishop of Rockville Centre

Music Ministry: Sister Thea Bowman Diocesan Gospel Choir

Refreshments following the prayer service

For more information, contact: Darcel Whitten-Wilamowski Office of Multicultural Diversity 516-678-5800 ext. 239 or 407

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Religion and Rock Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00am to 8:00am on WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 on the East End of Long Island. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00pm on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00pm on XM Satellite, Channel 117. Next Sunday’s theme is “Being Joyful.”

PASTA DINNER/CHINESE AUCTION Dinner and auction benefits the Life Center of Long Island

Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm Fr. Patrick Shanahan Hall at Our Lady of Grace Parish – 666 Albin Ave., West Babylon, NY

Tickets: $15 per person includes dinner, beer & wine, soda. Children Under 5: $7.50 Basket Raffles, Sweepstakes, 50/50 tickets sold separately

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus 8th District For info call: Philip (Dinner) (631) 766-3388 or Cindy (Auction) (516) 798-8746

Bereavement Support Group St. Mary’s Parish in East Islip is offering a free 8 week support group for adults who are struggling to cope with the death of a loved one. Registration is required for this group, which begins on Wednesday, May 9th from 7:00-9:00 pm. The group will run for 8 consecutive weeks through June 27th. Refreshments will be served. For information and/or registration, please call the rectory at 631-581-4266, ext.100. Please note the groups are open to people of all faith denominations. In order to participate in this group, the death must have occurred prior to February 21, 2018.

100 Year Anniversary St. Agnes Cathedral Elementary School is celebrating 100 years on May 19, 2018!We are looking for alumni, former teachers, parents, and grandparents. Please use the link below so we can share information regarding the events that are planned.

stagnes-school.org/alumni/alumnilistsign_up

The Babylon Chorale presents “FAITH” Conducted by Jared Berry and featuring Lauridsen Lux Aeterna

Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 4:00pm Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church

666 Albin Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704 Tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students

For more information, call 516-799-49741 or 631-598-1721 Visit: www.babylonchorale.org or e-mail: thebabylonchorale@gmail.com

2018 SUMMER CAMP & COURSES Our Lady of Mercy Academy - 815 Convent Road, Syosset, NY

Basketball - Cross Country - Introduction to Coding - Dance - Lacrosse - Soccer Science Research Course - Softball - Summer Theatre Workshop - Tennis - Volleyball

For information and brochure: 516-921-1756 or visit: www.olma.org

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Sharing the Gospel

It was very early in the morning on Sunday. The tomb stone was rolled away. Jesus was gone. All that was left inside were the strips of linen cloth. When John and Peter saw it, they were amazed. They did not understand all the promises the prophets wrote about Jesus yet. However, they knew He was alive. He had risen from the dead!

Mission for the Week

Bake Resurrection cookies with your family tonight. You can find the recipe online at: http://homehearth.virtualave.net/rescookie.html

Something to Draw

Draw how surprised Peter and John were when they saw Jesus’ empty tomb.

Prayer

Dear God, I thank you for bringing Jesus back to life.