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Our Lady of Perpetual Help ChurchOur Lady of Perpetual Help ChurchOur Lady of Perpetual Help ChurchOur Lady of Perpetual Help Church 210 South Wellwood Avenue + Lindenhurst, New York 11757 +

Telephone: 631-226-7725 + Fax: 631-225-9597 + www.olphlindenhurst.org + Facebook: Our Lady of Perpetual Help

“Jesus said to the crowd, ‘Take care to guard against all greed,

for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.’”

Luke 12:15

THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 31, 2016

COME IN AND PRAY…COME IN AND PRAY…COME IN AND PRAY…COME IN AND PRAY… Our church is open 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. seven days a week, except for Thursdays when it closes

after the 12:15 p.m. Mass for cleaning. Come in and spend some time in prayer.

MASS SCHEDULEMASS SCHEDULEMASS SCHEDULEMASS SCHEDULE Monday – Friday

6:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Saturday Morning:

8:00 a.m. Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.

LITURGY OF THE HOURSLITURGY OF THE HOURSLITURGY OF THE HOURSLITURGY OF THE HOURS

We pray Evening Prayer each Saturday and Sunday after the 5:00 p.m. Mass.

We pray Daytime Prayer each Wednesday at 1:50 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Monday – Friday following the 12:15 p.m. Mass.

Saturday: 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is always available by

making an appointment with one of our priests.

OLPH NOVENA DEVOTIONSOLPH NOVENA DEVOTIONSOLPH NOVENA DEVOTIONSOLPH NOVENA DEVOTIONS Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Church

(unless otherwise announced)

ADORATION OF THE ADORATION OF THE ADORATION OF THE ADORATION OF THE

BLESSED SACRAMENTBLESSED SACRAMENTBLESSED SACRAMENTBLESSED SACRAMENT Monday Evening: after OLPH Novena Devotions

Wednesday: 12:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

First Saturday: 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

PARISH OFFICE HOURSPARISH OFFICE HOURSPARISH OFFICE HOURSPARISH OFFICE HOURS 210 S. Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst

Monday- Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

PASTORAL STAFF PASTORAL STAFF PASTORAL STAFF PASTORAL STAFF Pastor: Reverend Monsignor Joseph DeGrocco

Parochial Vicars: Reverend Fidelis Ezeani, Reverend Frank Zero Deacons: Deacon Frank A. Odin, Deacon William Crosby,

Deacon Douglas G. Smith, Deacon Robert A. Becker Business Manager: Deacon Thomas J. Bast

Director of Faith Formation: Mrs. April Kleinlaut Music Director: Mr. Christopher Ferraro

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Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Monsignor Daniel S. Hamilton, In Residence

July 31, 2016

Evening Prayer 2016

August 8 & August 22 7:00 p.m.—Rectory Lawn

At each Evening Prayer, we will hear God’s word broken open and shared by members of our parish community.

For August 8: Families with last names M-Z are asked to bring dessert for

our sharing table. Interested in being a part of the committee of parishioners who help to organize our Summer Evening Prayer?

If interested contact Chris Ferraro at 631.226.7725, x. 210 or e-mail to [email protected].

PARISH LIFE AND MINISTRY

Evening Prayer, July 25

The weather may have tried to dampen the spirits of our Summer Evening Prayer this past Monday, but we were

not afraid of the thunder! We moved indoors to the audi-torium where a somewhat smaller group prayed together

and enjoyed themselves in spite of the weather. Special thanks to Fr. Frank for giving the homily, to Jim Kendall and Lizz Dow for the wonderful music and to all those who

helped set-up, participate and clean up afterwards.

We look forward to seeing many more at the next Summer Evening Prayer on August 8.

July 31, 2016

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Music Ministry Presents A Summer Musical Experience For Children and Teens

Open to all students entering

grade 3 through 12 Participation fee of $50 per child ($45 for each additional child from the same family)

Directed by Mrs. Amy Keller

Rehearsals Monday, August 15 to Friday, August 19, 2016

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Dress Rehearsal Monday, August 22 at 5:00 p.m.

Performance

Monday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m.

The daring, triumphant story of Esther is brought to vivid life in this new musical by composer Erik Whitehill. Through the story of Esther, travel to the citadel of Susa where King Ahasuerus names Esther his new queen - and where Esther faces the decision of her life. Will wicked Haman prevail? Or will selfless Mordecai convince Esther to trust in God and save her people? With a nod to Broadway, Esther is filled with memorable melodies - from fun and whimsical reprises to expressive, heartfelt ballads.

ESTHER Please return this permission slip to the parish office along with payment (cash or a check made payable to OLPH) by Monday, August 8, 2016

Child’s Name:______________________________________ Grade in September 2016:___________ Address:____________________________________________ Phone:___________________________ Parent’s Name:______________________________________ E-mail:________________ ___________ Emergency Contact Number:____________________________________________________________

I hereby give permission for my child(ren) to participate in the Summer Musical Experience at OLPH. _________________________________ Signature of Parent or Guardian

July 31, 2016

REMINDER REGARDING REMINDER REGARDING REMINDER REGARDING REMINDER REGARDING THE COMMUNION FASTTHE COMMUNION FASTTHE COMMUNION FASTTHE COMMUNION FAST

Please remember that we are supposed to observe a Communion Fast before receiving Holy Communion. This means we do not eat any foods or drink any liquids for one hour before receiving Holy Communion, the only exception being water or medi-cine. This also means that we are not to chew gum during Mass, and certainly not while we are coming forward to receive Holy Communion. Let’s be sure we are appropriately prepared to receive Holy Commun-ion by observing this important rule of the Church.

PRAYER AND WORSHIP

The Way You Are Dressed DOES Matter!

Please dress appropriately for Mass during the summer months. Attire that is meant for the beach, barbecues, boat or athletic field is inap-propriate for Mass and is disrespectful to the Lord as we offer ourselves to Him through the sacred actions in which we are engaged. It is al-so disrespectful to one’s brothers and sisters in the community. Your cooperation in continuing to dress up and dress appropriately for Mass during the summer weather is appreciated.

Evening Prayer All are invited to pray Evening Prayer on Saturdays and Sundays after the 5:00 p.m. Mass. Here we pray the psalms, listen to the Word of God and give thanks to God for the blessings of the day. Evening Prayer is usually about ten to fifteen minutes in length. So come and pray…

Saturdays and Sundays After the 5:00 p.m. Mass

NovenaNovenaNovenaNovena to Our Lady ofto Our Lady ofto Our Lady ofto Our Lady of Perpetual HelpPerpetual HelpPerpetual HelpPerpetual Help

The Monday night Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help has been a longstanding OLPH tradition. Each

Monday, parishioners pray to seek the help and assis-tance of the Lord for healing, family, children and the needs of the world, seeking the intercession of the Blessed Mother. Following the Novena prayers, Ex-position of the Blessed Sacrament takes place. The evening concludes with veneration of a relic of St. Catherine Laboure. Take some time each Monday to join in the OLPH Novena.

Monday, August 1—7:00 p.m. Monday, August 8—6:30 p.m. Monday, August 15—6:30 p.m.

Prayer for PeacePrayer for PeacePrayer for PeacePrayer for Peace

This Holy Hour for Peace, with prayers focusing on the intention of peace, will be held on the second, third and fourth Sunday evenings of the month from

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Lord Jesus Christ,

who are called the Prince of Peace, Who are yourself our peace and our reconciliation,

Who so often said ‘Peace to you’, Grant us peace!

Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice and brotherly love.

Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace. Enlighten our rulers that they may guarantee

and defend the great gift of peace. May all peoples of the earth become as brothers and sisters.

May longed-for peace blossom forth and reign always over us all. AMEN

Mary, Queen of Peace, Pray for us! (Pope Saint John XXIII)

On the nights of Summer Evening Prayer, the OLPH Novena Prayers will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. in the Church. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will not be held on these nights so that all may participate in Evening Prayer.

July 31, 2016

Calling All Boys & Girls (Ages 10 through 17)

DO YOU WANTDO YOU WANTDO YOU WANTDO YOU WANT TO DEEPENTO DEEPENTO DEEPENTO DEEPEN YOUR FAITH?YOUR FAITH?YOUR FAITH?YOUR FAITH?

The Junior Legion of Mary is a perfect blend of prayer and works that will lead you to a moral life, and you will have fun doing it. Some of the works we are currently involved with is the May crowning of the Blessed Mother, helping serve at the Community Meals, making rosaries, visiting nursing homes, sending cards to our military, just to name a few. The word Legion means army. The Legion of Mary is our Blessed Mother’s army. Our ammu-nition is the rosary and the Miraculous Medal. There is no obligation to join. Come to a meeting held in Room 24 of the School at 1:30 p.m. on any Sunday and see what it is all about. There will be two members of the Senior Legion of Mary pre-sent at all meetings. Refreshments will be served.

COMMUNITY OF PRAISE The Community of Praise is a welcoming group of parishioners committed to living in the Holy Spirit. We meet each week to praise God in song, pray with each other, study Scriptures, and support each other on our journey of faith. We support the parish by our prayers, by joining with other parish groups for special pro-jects, and by offering the Life in the Spirit Semi-nar. All are welcome to come and pray and praise with us, just once every week. We meet in Room 16 of the school every Tuesday night from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m.

FIRST FRIDAY, FIRST SATURDAY

& FIRST SUNDAYDEVOTIONS

All are invited to come and pray with our parish community.

First Friday Devotions will take place August 5 after the 6:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Masses.

First Saturday Devotions—in honor of Our Lady of Fatima—will be conducted Saturday, August 6 begin-ning with the Rosary at 7:40 a.m., Mass at 8:00 a.m. and continued devotion following Mass.

Each month, all are invited to join the members of the Nocturnal Adoration Society for Eucharistic Ad-oration. Adoration will be held on Saturday, August 6 from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Reflecting the diverse community present at OLPH, each hour of the evening is celebrated in different languages (Polish, English then Spanish). The evening con-cludes with Benediction at 11:00 p.m.

First Sunday Devotions —Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place on Sunday, August 7 at 7:00 p.m.

PRAYER AND WORSHIP

SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRYSPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRYSPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRYSPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY Mass for People with

Special Needs This vital ministry offers experiences for those with special needs and their families, including special Masses, various activities and opportuni-ties to come together as a parish community.

Saturday, August 6

4:00 p.m. School Auditorium

All are welcome to come celebrate Mass with us!

Want to help prepare for our monthly Mass and other special needs events? Contact Jessica Becker at 631.226-7725 X 252 or email to [email protected]

OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION Located in the school building Phone # 631.226.7725 x. 253

Email: [email protected]

Director: Mrs. April Kleinlaut

([email protected])

OFFICE HOURS:

MONDAY: 11AM TO 7PM

TUESDAY: 9AM TO 2PM

WEDNESDAY: 2PM TO 8PM

THURSDAY: 9AM TO 3PM

SATURDAY: 8AM TO 1PM

April 3, 2016 July 31, 2016

LATE

REGISTRATION IS

NOW IN EFFECT

ALL REGISTRATIONS

WILL INCUR A

$25 LATE FEE,

NO EXCEPTIONS.

Please come during any of our office hours. You must be registered with the OLPH par-ish PRIOR to registering for religious education. NEW REGISTRATIONS CANNOT BE FINALIZED WITHOUT A BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE. Tuition is Non-refundable and payable at time of regis-tration.

One child: $155 Two children: $190

Three children: $220

(includes late fee)

WE NEED YOU: BECOME A CATECHIST! The Religious Education Office is looking for enthusiastic, passionate Catholics to offer their time and talent for our program. Consider bringing the love of Christ to children. Training, support, and materials are all provided.

⇒ What will I be required to do? Our classes meet for one-hour sessions. We ask our catechists to arrive early, to prepare lessons ahead of time, and to commit to 24 weeks of clas-ses. We also strongly encourage them to attend various training sessions and workshops throughout the year.

⇒ Will teaching fit into my schedule? We are currently in need of the following time slots: Level 1: Saturdays 8:30-9:30 a.m., Level 1: Saturday 10:00-11:00 a.m., Levels 1-5: Saturday 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Level 6: Wednesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. We are also in need of Hall Monitors during all sessions.

“Do not let a lack of training stop you from evangelizing!” —Pope Francis

SUMMER CATECHIST

WORKSHOPS

We invite our catechists to use the summer as a time for faith

enrichment! Emails have been sent regarding summer catechist workshops hosted by the Diocese of Rockville Centre.

For more information, please call us or stop by our office!

“Becoming Masters of Mercy in Today’s Post-Modern Culture”

Friday, August 5th 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.

St. Sylvester, Medford, featuring Timothy Hogan. Lunch included.

“In the Beginning is the Teacher’s Manual…

but You Spark the Fire of Faith”

Thursday, August 11th 6:30 p.m.—9:00 p.m. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Lake Ronkonkoma, featuring John Collins.

Tapas and beverages included.

$10 per person/$25 if attending all three!

Visit drvc-faith.org for more information!

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Vincent de Paul Located in Room 24 of the School

Use Parking Lot located on corner of Gates & High Streets

631.226.7725 x. 234 The office is open:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 a.m.—12:00 Noon

Saturday 1:30 p.m.—3:00 p.m. In the Gospel, Jesus tells the parable about the rich man who selfishly stored all his grain and goods only to die and not enjoy his abundance anyway. What we struggle all our lives to learn is that life does not consist of possessions nor our per-ceived security, but of being possessed by God. In the month of July, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist families by providing food, help with utility and rent bills, etc. Thank You!

July 31, 2016

NEW Food Pantry List! COFFEE COOKIES SNACKS

CANNED MEATS CANNED FRUIT FROSTING

TOILET PAPER DEODORANT

Please bring your donations to the St. VdP office: Monday, Wednesday or Friday 9:00 a.m.—12:00 Noon

or Saturday 1:30 p.m.—3:00 p.m.

Thank you for your continued generosity.

Cut out this list and take it to the store!

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY

� Blue Door Thrift Boutique: Tricia Buckley—631.561.5790—[email protected]

� Catholics for the Freedom of Religion: Marie Foster—631.592.1509—[email protected]

� Community Meal: Gigi Gracey—631.943.0095—[email protected]—Deborah McDonald -516.662.2529—[email protected]

� Driving Ministry: Maureen Russo—631.226.4182

� Golden Age Society: Dolores Barone—631.957.3432

� Homeless Ministry: Regina Muir—631.226.2709—[email protected]—Peggy Pannullo—631. 921.5994—[email protected]

� Hospital Visitors: Peter O’Neill—631-226-6340—[email protected]

� Middle Ages: Gail Tonnessen—631.957.1449—[email protected]

� Nursing Ministry: Regina Muir—631.226.2709—[email protected]

� Respect Life Committee: Louise Perrotta—631.412.3831—[email protected]

� St. Bernard League: Kristine Doyle—631.804.3466—Kristine Kelly—631-412-5629—[email protected]

� St. Vincent de Paul Society: Deborah Deasy—631.226.7725, x. 234

� Senior Moments/Spirituality: Fran Grasso—631.956.3003—[email protected]

� Special Needs Ministry: Jessica Becker—631.226.6175—[email protected]—Caroline Grogan— 631.225.7688—[email protected]

SUPPORT THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL The OLPH Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is pleased to announce that Memorial Cards are now available. These Memorial Cards are a wonderful way to honor the dearly departed while benefitting the less fortunate in our community. A beautiful “Living Memorial” Card will be sent acknowledging your donation to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Donation forms are available on the pew ledges, in the SVDP Food Pantry (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Monday, Wednesday & Friday; Saturday 1:30 p.m.—3:00 p.m.) or at the Rectory. For further information, please contact Janet Hume at the SVDP Office at 631-226-7725 X 234.

July 31, 2016

“Baby Problems?” –

Don’t give up…there is always HOPE. For example – Shellie & Greg Tucker were expecting a baby. Suddenly the doctor recommended “termination” because they would not survive since they were “co-joined” and shared a diaphragm and liver. As the doctor was saying this, the mother felt her babies kicking inside of her. They refused abortion and searched for another doctor. Four years later they have two separated happy “normal” little girls, climbing and getting into "trouble." They were separated at 8 months after a 7 hour operation. If you know ANYONE considering abortion or who has been advised to abort, do NOT be silent. Offer them hope and direct them to doctors who believe in life – Gianna Center/Gabriel’s Courage at Good Samaritan Hospital or the Life Center or Birthright. Call our Respect Life Committee for more infor-mation – Louise 631-412-3831.

You Can Help Heal Your MarriageYou Can Help Heal Your MarriageYou Can Help Heal Your MarriageYou Can Help Heal Your Marriage!!!! Do you feel alone?Do you feel alone?Do you feel alone?Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each Are you frustrated or angry with each Are you frustrated or angry with each Are you frustrated or angry with each other?other?other?other? Do you argue or have you just stopped Do you argue or have you just stopped Do you argue or have you just stopped Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other?talking to each other?talking to each other?talking to each other?

Does talking about it only make it worse?Does talking about it only make it worse?Does talking about it only make it worse?Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped thou-sands of couples worldwide experiencing ALL TYPES of marital difficulties. For confidential in-formation about the Retrouvaille program, or to register for the upcoming weekend that begins on

Friday, September 2nd please call 1-800-470-2230

and you will be connected directly and confiden-tially to a couple from Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille who can help. Please call or go on the web to make a reservation!

Weekends get filled up very quickly 1-800-470-2230 website www.retrouvaille.org

RESPECT LIFE RESPECT LIFE RESPECT LIFE RESPECT LIFE MINISTRYMINISTRYMINISTRYMINISTRY

Spiritual Adoption Program

“Mommy felt me kick today!”

Your spiritually adopted baby weighs over one pound now, and his mother can feel his movement. Before this time he was too small for her to feel. Alt-hough he swam with ease in his watery world, he needed to be big and strong enough to kick hard against the outside wall and dent it - the inside wall of the uterus has little feeling. We are mid-way through the pregnancy now. Your prayers have helped your baby’s mother contin-ue with her pregnancy and seek the help she needs.

Thank you, thank you to all who gave of

their time, talents and services which

helped make our 2016 Vacation Bible Camp a tremendous success. Without your generosity we could not

have had such a successful summer.

Thank You! You are in our prayers.

A SPECIAL THANKS!

HOMELESS MINISTRYHOMELESS MINISTRYHOMELESS MINISTRYHOMELESS MINISTRY

FOOD PREPARERSFOOD PREPARERSFOOD PREPARERSFOOD PREPARERS We are always in need of individuals, families and groups to prepare a light meal and/or soup for our weekly runs. Can you help us? Contact Regina Muir at 631.226.2709 or e-mail to [email protected]. You as-sist when you can—usually once every other month!

DONATIONSDONATIONSDONATIONSDONATIONS

We are in need of the following warmer weather items: underwear - women's: smaller sizes men's: ALL sizes socks light hoodies men's light casual pants insect repellant sun screen Gatorade backpacks

sneakers No baseball caps at this time please

If it is easier, we can always use Kmart gift cards (and the like) or financial donations, and we'll do the shop-ping. Donations can be dropped off at the Parish Office from 9:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m. daily and 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. on the weekends.

MIDDLE AGESMIDDLE AGESMIDDLE AGESMIDDLE AGES Are you in your late 40s, 50s, or early 60s?

Are you looking to meet others your age for times of spirituality, socializing and social action?

Our next gathering is Tuesday, August 2nd

Annual Middle Ages BBQ (off site at 7:00 p.m.)

For directions and information about the BBQ location and the Middle Ages group, call Gail Tonnesen, 631-957-1449 or [email protected] Tuesday, August 16:

Movie night: with a Special Showing of

“Risen”

(with free popcorn!)

7:00 p.m. in Room 24

The next meeting will be held in Room 24 of the “new” school (use large parking lot). Note new meeting day: the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

All are welcome to check us out!! Call Gail Tonnessen at 631-957-1449 or email her

at [email protected]

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Happenings

July 31, 2016

COMMUNITY MEAL MINISTRY

OLPH’s Community Meal Ministry has served hundreds of meals to mem-bers of our parish community. Generally held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, the Community Meal seeks to provide a place of good food, good fellowship and good times for all who come!

• Do you know someone who is alone often but would enjoy a Sunday meal? • Do you know someone who could benefit from being part of the Community Meal? Invite

them…or better yet, bring them! • There are no requirements and no questions asked…all are welcome at our table.

Our next Community Meal will be Sunday, August 7th. Come and pray at the 12:00 p.m. Mass

and join us for a “Sunday dinner” at 1:00 p.m.

El grupo de oración “Jesús es el camino la verdad y la vida”. Te invita a alabar y glorificar a DIOS to-dos los jueves a las 7:00 PM en la cafetería. Comenzando con el Santo Rosario. Únete a nosotros en oración, Alabanzas y reflexión de la palabra de DIOS.

Todos los martes llevamos el Santo Rosario a los hogares para orar en familia. Lleva la bendición a tu casa. Interesados favor llamar a Virginia Constantino al (631) 957-1149. El sacramento del bautizo. Las ceremonias bautismales se llevan a cabo cada segundo y cuarto domin-go del mes. Los padres que necesiten bautizar a sus hijos deben atender alas sección de charlas, estas charlas son cada primer y tercer lunes del mes.

Para más información sobre los sacramentos del bautizo matrimonio y servicio pastorales. Unción de los enfermos y la Eucaristía, Contacto Padre Juan Sureau - 631.226-7725 x. 224 o email: [email protected] o en español, Irma González 631 620-2401 o correo electrónico: [email protected].

Preparándonos para las lecturas del domingo 7 de Agusto del 2016

Lecturas del Domingo 19º del Tiempo Ordinario - Ciclo C Esta celebración por lo tanto, es la oportunidad para reavivar las actitudes de vigilancia, esperanza y compromiso transformador de este mundo que debe ser muy constante en nuestra vida de cristianos. Primera Lectura (Sabiduría 18,6-9): Confía en las Promesas de Dios. Cuando el pueblo de Dios tenía que pasar por pruebas y dificultades, recordaba siempre la noche de la primera Pascua, cuando Dios los liberó de la esclavitud de Egipto. Segunda Lectura (hebreos 11,1-2.8-19): Abrahán, Padre de la Fe Abrahán se convirtió en peregrino de la fe, porque confió en las promesas de Dios. Él es nuestro mode-lo, aun cuando -como él- no veamos a dónde nos lleva Dios. Evangelio (Lucas 12,32-48): Preparados para la Venida del Señor. Nuestra fe debería ser tan firme que nos hiciera confiar en la palabra de Jesús y estar dispuestos a en-contrarnos con él en cualquier momento. Continúa la instrucción de Jesús acerca de los bienes del mun-do. La vida no depende de lo que tienes, ni de lo que no tienes si no de lo que eres: hijo de Dios por lo consiguiente, así como no hay un afán por la abundancia, tampoco hay angustia en la penuria. En efec-to todo viene del Padre: así como da la vida, también dará el alimento; así como da el cuerpo, también dará el vestido, la vida y el cuerpo los da desde el comienzo el resto que el va dando día a día, sigue siendo un don suyo. Si somos buenos cristianos debemos estar alertas, despiertos, vigilantes. No poner nuestro valor en el dinero, que aunque hace falta para poder vivir dignamente no es lo más importante, para nosotros lo más importante debe ser el seguimiento de Jesús, tener nuestros brazos abiertos, saber mirar y tener un corazón acogedor pedimos al Señor que nos mantenga siempre atentos a su presencia.

Pero nos Ama con amor eterno

EL MINISTERIO HISPANEL MINISTERIO HISPANEL MINISTERIO HISPANEL MINISTERIO HISPANOOOO

July 31, 2016

PRAYING FOR AND SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER WE BELIEVEWE BELIEVEWE BELIEVEWE BELIEVE

We pray for the sick of our parish…

If a family member or close friend is ill, please let us know so our community can pray for them. To have your name or the name of a loved one listed in our parish bulletin, please call the Parish Office.

WE REMEMBERWE REMEMBERWE REMEMBERWE REMEMBER We remember those who have died in our parish

community this week:

Dolores Celentano Antionette Zembrzycki

Sara Ameri Beniamino Montenegrino

Joseph Badalato Eleanor Ambrosio

“O God, who through the ending of present things open up the beginning of things to come, grant, we pray, that the soul of your servant may be led to you to attain the inheritance of

eternal redemption.”

July 31, 2016

WE CELEBRATEWE CELEBRATEWE CELEBRATEWE CELEBRATE God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has freed you from sin, given you a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and

welcomed you into his holy people. -Rite of Baptism

Alexander John Adames Liam Daniel Aponte

Carmine Dominic Crispo Riley Rose Fraccalvieri Isabella Rose Mandel

Savannah Joann Sullivan

We welcome the newest member of the Catholic community

here at OLPH!

GLUTEN-FREE HOSTS Gluten-free hosts are available for those with Celiac Disease who cannot receive Holy Communion us-ing the usual bread. If you need to receive Holy Communion using a gluten-free host, please stop in the sacristy be-fore Mass to discuss this with the priest. We will be happy to accommodate you.

Josephine Palazzolo Margorie Bass Fran Grasso

Joseph Gravano James Mirabile

Nora R. McMahon Neida

John Jordan Richard Charles White

Tina Rella Joanne Cuello

Bernedette Sinnot Rosalie Grotola Mary Pellegrino

Mario Lotito Joseph O’Shea Kaylin Zimms Patricia Grasso

Michael Marchette John McPhail Haley Kerwin Joseph O’Shea Carol Gilroy Mary Doran Herb Otten

Rosemary Collins Joan Cox

Fran Keller Levesque

PERPETUAL HELP MASS TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2016

12:15 P.M. MASS

Dolores M. Clemens Requested by Artie Clemens

James B. Finnan Requested by Dunstan Bradley

Catherine Lang (Living) & Family

Requested by Josephine & Michael Sansalone

Neil Madden Requested by Chris Duffy

Vincent Tortorici Requested by Joseph & Christina Piscioneri

Carmine Mascioli Requested by Linda Greco

James Sweeney (In Scotland)

Requested by Margaret Spellane

MASS INTENTIONS

MONDAY, August 1— Saint Alphonsus Liguori,

Bishop and Doctor of the Church

6:30 Joyce Gerard

12:15 John C. Beal, Jr.

TUESDAY, August 2— Weekday

(Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; Saint Peter Julian Eymard, Priest)

6:30 Gato Barbieri

12:15 Perpetual Help Mass (Intentions page11)

WEDNESDAY, August 3— Weekday

6:30 Catherine Higgins 12:15 Louie Crisci

THURSDAY, August 4— Saint John Vianney, Priest

6:30 Evelyn J. Napoli

12:15 Olivia Marques

FRIDAY, August 5— Weekday

(The Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major)

6:30 Rosa Sancilio

12:15 Cheryl Anne Gorman

SATURDAY, August 6— The Transfiguration of the Lord

8:00 Anthony Furno

Vigil for NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

5:00 Michelle Quevedo

Sunday, August 7 NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

8:00 Aileen Passanisi

10:00 Anniversary of Desiree & Michael Incandela (Living)

12:00 Leonard Vicciardo 5:00 For the People of the Parish

4:00 Special Needs Mass—Auditorium

PARISH CALENDAR Monday, August 1, 2016

9:00 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul/Food Pantry Room 24

7:00 p.m. Devotions Church

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

6:45 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Cafeteria

7:00 p.m. Middle Ages BBQ Off Site

8:00 p.m. Community of Praise Room 16

Wednesday, August 3, 2016


12:45 p.m. Exposition Church

2:00 p.m. Legion of Mary Business Meeting Room 24

7:00 p.m. Homeless Van Ministry Meeting Room 9

Thursday, August 4, 2016

2– 6 p.m. Church closed for cleaning Church

7:00 p.m. Spanish Prayer Group Cafeteria

7:30 p.m. Baptismal Prep Class for Parents Room 16

Friday, August 5, 2016


7:30 p.m. Catholics for Freedom of Religion

Room 18

Saturday, August 6, 2016

1:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Room 24

4:00 p.m. Confessions Church

6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer Church


8:00 p.m. Adoration Church

Sunday, August 7, 2016

10:00 a.m. RCIA Dismissal Room 16/18

1:00 p.m. Junior Legion of Mary Room 24

1:00 p.m. Community Meal School

6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer Church


July 31, 2016

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS AND CONTACT INFORMATIONIMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS AND CONTACT INFORMATIONIMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS AND CONTACT INFORMATIONIMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Parish Phone: (631) 226-7725 Parish Fax: (631) 225-9597 Directory of Phone Extensions

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMTHE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMTHE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMTHE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Baptism ceremonies are held on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Parents wishing to have a child baptized must attend a baptism preparation ses-sion before the baptism; these sessions are held on the first and third Thursdays of the month excluding holidays. Contact the Parish Office to begin the process of having your child baptized.

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK & ANOINTING OF THE SICKPASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK & ANOINTING OF THE SICKPASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK & ANOINTING OF THE SICKPASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK & ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Those who are seriously ill or facing surgery, as well as those in danger of death, should receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Please call the Parish Office and ask for one of our priests.

CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTSCHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTSCHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTSCHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Adults who wish to be baptized, or who have been baptized in another Christian faith and wish to become Catholic, or who have been baptized Catholic and wish to be confirmed and receive Holy Communion, are invited to join the pro-cess of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Please contact Alice White at 631-805-2133 or e-mail at [email protected] to begin the process.

ADULT CONFIRMATIONADULT CONFIRMATIONADULT CONFIRMATIONADULT CONFIRMATION

Adults who have been baptized Catholic and who have received Holy Commun-ion but who still need the Sacrament of Confirmation should enroll in our Adult Confirmation Classes. Please contact Deacon Robert Becker at 631-226-6175 or e-mail to [email protected] at the Parish Office.

THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGETHE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGETHE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGETHE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Please contact the Parish Office at least SIX MONTHS before the desired date of your wedding.

SERVING AND SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER

NameNameNameName ExtExtExtExt EmailEmailEmailEmail

Deacon Tom Bast, Business Manager 204 [email protected]

Carmel Becker, Bulletin 246 [email protected]

Patti Chavis, Parish Secretary 212 [email protected]

Linda Coppola, Business Office Assistant 214 [email protected]

Msgr. Joseph DeGrocco, Pastor 206 [email protected]

Fr. Fidelis Ezeani, Associate Pastor 226 [email protected]

Faith Formation Office 253 [email protected]

Christopher Ferraro, Director of Music 210 [email protected]

April Kleinlaut, Coordinator of Faith Formation 257 [email protected]

Rectory Reception Desk 200

St. Vincent de Paul 234 [email protected]

Josephine Vagelatos, Administrative Assistant to the Pastor

206

[email protected]

Fr. Frank Zero, Associate Pastor 203 [email protected]

YOUR PASTORAL COUNCIYOUR PASTORAL COUNCIYOUR PASTORAL COUNCIYOUR PASTORAL COUNCILLLL

Jean Bjork Tricia Buckley (Chair)

Lori Byron Msgr. Joe DeGrocco

Marie Foster Greg Guido Sonia Hansen John Keller

Kevin Sabella, Jr. Kevin Sabella, Sr. Christina Taparata James Totino Pete Triolo

Please feel free to speak to any member of the Pastoral Council

with any questions you might have. YOUR PARISH TRUSTEESYOUR PARISH TRUSTEESYOUR PARISH TRUSTEESYOUR PARISH TRUSTEES

Gerry Chille John Reynolds

YOUR PARISH YOUR PARISH YOUR PARISH YOUR PARISH

FINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEE

David Barrett Deacon Tom Bast Bill Bendernagel Sandra Best

Gerry Chille (Chair) Ed Cirella

Meg Danaher, CFP®, CLU® Msgr. Joe DeGrocco

Bob Meade John Reynolds

Please feel free to speak to any

member of the Finance Committee with any questions you might have.

YOUR PARISH YOUR PARISH YOUR PARISH YOUR PARISH

LITURGY COMMITTEELITURGY COMMITTEELITURGY COMMITTEELITURGY COMMITTEE

Deacon Robert Becker Lynn Bergin

Mark Costantino Msgr. Joe DeGrocco

Chris Ferraro Jenine Jimenez-Spina

Amy Keller Barbara McPhail

Deacon Doug Smith Mike Williams

Please feel free to speak to any

member of the Liturgy Committee with any questions you might have.

July 31, 2016

OFFERING UPDATEOFFERING UPDATEOFFERING UPDATEOFFERING UPDATE July 23/24,July 23/24,July 23/24,July 23/24, 2016

Mass Time Attendance # of Envelopes

Weekly Collection

5:00 p.m. 266 122 $2,746.00

8:00 a.m. 275 120 2,648.00

10:00 a.m. 441 139 3,515.00

12:00 pm. 356 103 2,643.00

5:00 p.m. 193 47 1,575.50

Total coin: 14.49

Mail-ins: 851.00

Children’s Env. 14 39.00

Faith Direct 1,828.50

TOTAL 1,531 545 $15,860.49

2015 total 1,769 $17,153.45

Candles $980.39

Poor Box $288.71

July 31, 2016

Have you returned your Summer Appeal envelope yet? Thank you for your generosity!

TO OUR NEW OLPH

PARISHIONERS

Mr. & Mrs. Fred St. John-Talevi, Family

Mr. & Mrs. Alexis Rodriquez & Family

Mr. & Mrs. James Sherman & Family

Ms. Violet Plaza & Family

SUPER 72

The names printed here last week were

printed in error. They were the winners from July 2015! The correct names for July 2016 are printed below. We are sorry for any confusion and thank you for your understanding.

THE CORRECT

SUPER 72

RAFFLE

July 2016 winners

$1000 - Evelyn McBrien

$250 - Mary L. Armbruster

$100 - Anna Star

$100 - Louise Perrotta

$100 - Eddie & Kristen Meinhold

Bigger &

better

!

Readings for the Week Take time each day to read the daily readings of the Church.

PREPARING FOR Sunday, August 7, 2016—The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.”’ Luke 12:32

Wisdom 18:6-9

For centuries Israelites suffered as slaves in Egypt. All the while, they clung to the promises or “oaths” God made to their ancestors. Despite the passage of so much time and despite their desperate circumstances the people put their faith in God believing he would be faithful and not disappoint them. God was faithful to his promises. He sent them Mo-ses who led them out of Egypt after the night of the Passover when the Egyptians were punished and the “holy children of the good” were saved. Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19

The author of the letter to the Hebrews speaks of faith that stands firm despite many trials, including the trial we endure when God seems to be silent. Abraham and the other heroes mentioned later in this chap-ter clung to faith over decades and generations; they left their home-land and dwelled in tents in foreign lands, hung onto promises of nu-merous descendants, and even died without seeing the complete fulfill-ment of God’s promises. Faith enabled them to see with their mind’s eye and with their hearts what God had promised but had not yet come to be. “Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen.” In that, they model to us what is necessary in the life of every believer. Luke 12:32-48

In this reading, Jesus gives us multiple examples of the difference be-tween prepared, faithful servants and self-serving, unfaithful servants in order to teach us about preparedness. One important strategy he teach-es us for being prepared is “Do not be afraid,” which is Scripture’s most commonly repeated phrase. If we are not concerned with losing our possessions here on Earth we can store up treasures for ourselves in heaven. “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” This is an invitation from Jesus to have faith in him alone, that is, to make his Gospel our only treasure so that our hearts will always be with his.

Monday, August 1, 2016:

Jeremiah 28:1-17 + Matthew 14:13-21

Tuesday, August 2, 2016:

Jerimiah 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22 + Matthew 14:22-36

Wednesday, August 3, 2016:


Thursday, August 4, 2016:


Friday, August 5, 2016:

Nahum 2:1; 3; 3:1-3, 6-7 + Matthew 16:24-28

Saturday, August 6, 2016 Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14

+ 2 Peter 1:16-19 + Luke 9:28b-36

Sunday, August 7, 2016

Wisdom 18:6-9 + Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19

+ Luke 12:32-48

Gospel Reflection Questions…. After reading next Sunday’s Gospel take some time to pray on it before you come to Mass. Use the questions below to aid your reflection.

1. In the Gospel, Jesus says to “be like servants who await their master’s re-turn from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks.” The servants are watching for the master. Do you “watch” for God in your everyday life? Where do you find him?

2. When you look for what Jesus calls the “inexhaustible treasure,” he sug-gests: “Sell your belongings and give alms … for where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” Pope Francis, speaking to the youth in the Philippines, tells them to “become beg-gars,” so they might learn to receive. If they (we) are evangelized by the poor, what “inexhaustible treasure” will we receive from them?

You still lack one thing. Become a beggar. This is what you still lack. Learn how to beg. This isn't easy to understand. To learn how to beg. To learn how to receive with humility. To learn to be evange-lized by the poor, by those we help, the sick, orphans, they have so much to give us. Have I learned how to beg? Or am I self-sufficient? Do I think I need noth-ing? Do you know you too are poor? Do you know your own poverty and your need to receive? Do you let yourselves be evange-lized by those you serve? This is what helps you mature in your commitment to give to others. Learn how to open your hand from your very own poverty.

(Moved by young Filipinos who read their messages and told their stories, Pope Fran-cis discarded his prepared message and did impromptu remarks in Spanish translated by Msgr. Mark Miles in English)

July 31 2016

DIOCESAN YEAR OF MERCY PILGRIMAGE

July 31, 2016

Diocesan Year of Mercy Pilgrimage Name: ___________________________________________________________

Home phone: ____________________ Cell: ___________________________

Email address: ____________________________________________________

Amount included:__________________

Please drop in the collection basket or at the rectory. Make checks payable to: OLPH Church.

Diocesan Year of Mercy

Pilgrimage

to the Basilica of the

National Shrine

of the Immaculate Conception

Washington, D.C.

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Cost: $60 p.p. round trip coach bus transportation (includes driver gratuity)

Schedule for the day:

12:00 ~ The Angelus, Upper Church 12:10 ~ Welcome and Introduction, Msgr. Vito A. Buonanno 12:15 ~ Presentation, Christopher Ruddy, PhD Catholic University of America 12:45 ~ Lunch, Tours and Gift Shop, Private Prayer, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Individual Confession in the reconciliation Chapel.

2:45 ~ Youth Event, Crypt Church 3:00 ~ Rosary in Word and Song, Upper Church 4:00 ~ Gather in the Upper Church for the Celebration of the Eucharist 4:15 ~ Celebration of the Eucharist 5:30 ~ Departure

Contact Angela Garofalo at 516-445-9635 or email at [email protected] for more

information. To reserve a seat on the bus please fill out and return the slip below:

Monday, September 19th

Rock Hill Country Club

Manorville, NY

8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

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