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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

“No servant can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other.

You cannot serve both God and mammon.”

Luke 16:13

THE TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 18, 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 William Crosby, Deacon Douglas G. Smith, Deacon Robert A. Becker

Business Manager: Mr. Martin Kenny Director of Faith Formation: Mrs. April Kleinlaut

Music Director: Mr. Christopher Ferraro ————————–————————————————————————-—

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

August 28, 2016 September 18, 2016

PRAYER & WORSHIP

Taizé

Prayer

Around

the Cross Thursday,

September 29

7:3o p.m. in Church

Join us for a candlelight prayer service to help us reflect on the mystery of the Cross and the glory of Christ’s resurrection. Consider setting aside 45

minutes to join in this beautiful and contemplative form of prayer.

After many, many years of ministry to OLPH, Deacon Frank Odin is retiring from active ministry. Join us as we pray for Deacon Frank and offer thanksgiving for his diaconal service.

Mass: 12:00 Noon Sunday, September 25

Hospitality in the Auditorium to follow the Mass

“Deacons are ordained by the laying on of hands, a tradition handed down from the Apostles, so that through sacramental grace they may effectively fulfill their ministry. Therefore, even from early Apostolic

times, the Catholic Church has held the holy Order of the Diaconate in high honor.”—Rite of Ordination of Deacons, #173

DEACON FRANK ODIN RETIRING FROM ACTIVE MINISTRY

Catechetical Sunday Today is Catechetical Sunday, and we are pleased to bless and commission our catechists at the 10:00 a.m. Mass this weekend, as we ask them to commit to their ministry of teaching and forming the young people of our parish. The dedicated men and women who offer their time and the witness of their faith week after week in our religious education program deserve our admira-tion and gratitude. They are truly engaging in a most vital ministry, that of forming our young people in the faith. They do so out of their love for the Lord and their desire to bring His grace to others. THANK YOU to all who offer their time and talent in our religious educa-tion program as catechists, and also to those who offer in other ways as well, as assistants and hall monitors. The theme for this year’s Catechetical Sunday is “Prayer: The Faith Prayed.” What a wonderful theme to remind us of how prayer must be the center of any ministerial activity! This theme invites not only cate-chists, but actually all the baptized, to devote them-selves to a deeper study and practice of prayer, for their own spiritual good and for the good of those they serve. Part Four of the Catechism of the Catholic Church provides an excellent overview of prayer; I encourage you to spend some time reading it. We can think of the words of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, for whom “…prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy.” Also, the words of St. Francis de Sales are helpful: “every one of us needs half an hour of prayer each day except when we’re busy ― then we need an hour.” The goal of prayer is to open our minds and hearts to a deeper relationship with God ― Father, Son and Holy Spirit ― present and at work in our lives. Daily prayer shines the light of the Gospel on everything we do, so that all our thoughts, words and actions can be informed and measured by love of God and neighbor. On this Catechetical Sunday, all of us, but catechists especially, can more deeply appreciate how prayer is so essential in the life of a Christian. Finally, we must take a moment to thank April Kleinlaut, our Director of Faith Formation, and her office staff of Anna Green, Christine Graham and Jessica Becker for the great work they do in the reli-gious education office, putting in such time and energy attending to so many details. Thanks to all of you! Religious Education Enrollment Prayer Services Allow me to mention a specific element of our religious formation program here at OLPH: we begin the year with Enrollment Prayer Services for all levels. These Enrollment Prayer Services are attended by both

parents and children together, as a way of prayerfully dedicating the upcoming formation year to God, and, just as importantly, as a way of highlighting the im-portant commitment parents are asked to make in the formation of their children. Children, too, are asked to commit themselves to being open to the formation that lies in the year ahead. Families with children in Levels 1 and 2 enroll in and commit themselves each year to the two-year prep-aration for the Sacrament of Eucharist. Families with children in Levels 6, 7 and 8 enroll in and commit themselves each year to the three-year preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Families with children in Levels 3, 4 and 5 will, for the first time this year (and coming up this Saturday, September 24) enroll in and commit themselves each year to their ongoing for-mation in the faith. We place a high priority on parent involvement in the religious formation of their children, since par-ents are the primary religious educators of their chil-dren. In addition, the ministry of religious formation of children should really be looked upon as ministry to the entire family, and parent involvement through the expe-riences of prayer services, parent formation meetings, and open house visits to the child’s classroom helps us to work toward that goal. Another Busy Week at OLPH… There are a number of activities coming up at OLPH this week…because, after all, OLPH is “the place to be!” Our 6th annual Golf Outing is this Monday, September 19. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, it is always a day of great golf, great camaraderie and great fun. It is also an important fund raiser for both the Knights and the parish, as the Council and the parish split the profits. Thanks to the Knights who work so hard on this event each year! On Thursday of this week, the Pastoral Council resumes its meetings for the upcoming “ministerial year.” I always look forward to the discussions that take place at these meetings, and the input provided by the members of the Council is very valuable to me. The Pastoral Council is an important leadership structure in the life of the parish, and I am grateful to all who offer their time and expertise on the Council, especially to Tricia Buckley, the Chair, for her leadership and com-mitment. This coming Saturday is the diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., in celebration of the Year of Mer-cy. We wish safe travels to all who are going on this trip, and I owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Ange-la Garofalo who has been our parish coordinator for the

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trip. Angela has been overseeing a myriad of details, including handling reservation of the bus, all the regis-trations, and interacting with the diocese on other de-tails. Thank you, Angela; all your time and effort will bear good fruit in the spiritual benefits which will be experienced by those who go on the pilgrimage! Celebration for Deacon Frank Odin As you have seen from our bulletin announce-ments, next Sunday is our celebration for Deacon Frank Odin who is fully retiring and stepping down from public ministry. I do hope you can join us at the 12:00 Noon Mass and at the hospitality which will fol-low. This will be a great occasion to pray for Deacon Frank and to personally wish him well after the Mass. We have to remember one important thing, though, which I am happy to be able to say: although Deacon Frank is stepping down from public ministry, he is not going anywhere! He will continue to be a vital part of the OLPH parish community through his prayer and presence. Even though he won’t be functioning as a deacon at Mass and other liturgies, you will continue to see him and his wife Barbara in the congregation at Mass, and Deacon Frank will continue to be a part of the Ministry of Praise prayer group and will lead the Benediction and Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesday afternoons. We thank Deacon Frank for his many years of diaconal ministry to OLPH, and we look forward to next week’s celebration! Some thoughts about faithful citizenship Now that we are past Labor Day, the campaign season, especially in this year of a presidential election, will really kick into high gear. We will be bombarded with all sorts of news and rhetoric, and the upcoming debates will be quite prevalent in our news and social media. Throughout it all, Catholics must have well-formed and informed consciences so that they might be both faithful citizens and faithful Catholics in the cast-ing of their vote. I strongly, strongly urge all of you to become informed of the issues and to understand them from the perspective of Catholic Church teaching. Now is the time to begin to think about and pray about all of this. Go to the website of the Catholic Bishops of the United States at http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/ for information about forming consciences for faithful citizenship, and you can even download the full document at http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/forming-consciences-for-faithful-citizenship-title.cfm and read it and pray over it. I cannot overemphasize the importance of Catholics voting in such a way so that the teachings of the Church are represented in the voting process.

I would just like to add two thoughts of my own at this time, and these are, in fact, taken from reflec-tions that Bishop Murphy recently offered. First, let’s all avoid buying into the error of personally demoniz-ing an opposing candidate. To cite past performance and a public record is one thing, and it is a fair point; to accuse someone of hatred or prejudice is just plain wrong. Be careful when a candidate is attacked because of a different world-view; if we buy into that kind of intolerance, then, as Bishop Murphy has written, “…we run the risk of becoming a society where the goal is not the victory of defending a position but the defeat of the other, which results in a defeat for our society.” Second, allow me to point out an important ele-ment of Catholic social teaching, that of the proper re-lationship between the person and society. Pressure groups trying to impose their will on others is not de-mocracy. I again take Bishop Murphy’s words as my own: “We have [wrongly and unfortunately] become a society of individuals, each one demanding his or her ‘rights.’ Very often, what they insist upon is not even a right in the real sense of the word. Often they are call-ing for personal privileges they want society to guaran-tee them individually or as a ‘special class’ within socie-ty. In too many situations, they use the language of vic-timization. While their issues are real and deserve a serious hearing and reasoned response, the proponents of a particular ‘cause’ should not feel free to label oth-ers negatively or use rhetoric that denies the rights of others who do not fully support all that they want.” Those thoughts are good for us to remember as we try to decide to vote for the candidate who will best, even if not perfectly, be in line with Catholic social teaching. We must never forget our responsibility to uphold not just individual goods, but the common good. Legitimate goals of the person or group must al-ways be achieved within the context of whether or not their goals are compatible with the common good of the whole society. An individual or one group cannot look out only for oneself if what one person or one group wants is destructive of the common good of soci-ety. Let’s all go through this election season prayerfully and prudently, looking at everything through the lens of the teaching of the Catholic Church. In conclusion… Together, let’s aim high in Christ. Together, let’s bring out the best in each other. Together, let’s be the best we can be in Christ. And let’s always remember: LOVE IS A GIFT. Sincerely,

September 18, 2016

CALL: BOB DOBRES 631 592-8697 OR MIKE HEARNEY 631 560-0451

PRAYER AND WORSHIP

The Diocese of Rockville Centre

Golden WeddingGolden WeddingGolden WeddingGolden Wedding CelebrationCelebrationCelebrationCelebration

Couples celebrating 50 years or more will be honored at these Masses.

Sunday, October 23, St. Rose of Lima, Massapequa

OR

Sunday, November 6, Christ the King, Commack

Both Liturgies will begin at 2:30 pm.

You must register for only ONE Mass.

Registration forms are available at the rectory and must be returned to the Office of Worship by October 7 for the October 23 liturgy

& October 21 for the November 6 liturgy. For more info call: 516-678-5800 X 207.

Feast of St. FrancisFeast of St. FrancisFeast of St. FrancisFeast of St. Francis Blessing of the AnimalsBlessing of the AnimalsBlessing of the AnimalsBlessing of the Animals

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 5:30 P.M. ON THE RECTORY LAWN

The Church celebrates the Feast of St. Francis. St. Francis has contributed so much to the life of our Church, in so many ways. One of the things he is noted for is recognition of God’s presence in all of creation, including animals.

We invite all members of our parish community (even those that crawl, fly and have four legs) to come for a special prayer service and blessing. Following the service, there will be refreshments for all, including our human family members and friends.

And, in the spirit of St. Francis, we ask all who attend the prayer service to bring a food or non-food donation for our food pantry. Please see page 13 for specific needs.

September 18, 2016

As required by the Diocese of Rockville Centre, Sacraments of Initiation are to be celebrated in the home parish of the child. Therefore, all families of OLPH with children celebrating First Commun-ion and Confirmation are to have their children celebrate those sacraments at OLPH. As Catholics, our faith identity is centered in our Eucharistic identity, namely, the Sunday worshipping community we belong to (where we celebrate Mass Sunday after Sunday). This community is our primary community and the community in which our faith is lived, day in and day out. Because of this, and because each year of religious formation builds on the prior one, all school-aged children who are parishioners of OLPH, regardless of where they attend school, must be regis-tered with our Religious Education Office for all years of religious formation (not only for sacra-ment-preparation years). • Children in all grades who attend public school attend religion classes in our Religious Educa-tion Program, and they and their parents also participate in various non-classroom religious formation experiences. • Children in all grades who attend a Catholic elementary school need not attend the Religious Education classes, but they must be registered with us, and they and their parents participate in all the non-classroom religious formation experiences, especially but not only in sacrament-preparation years. • Children in all grades who are homeschooled must also be registered with the Religious Edu-cation Office; they may or may not be required to attend the Religious Education classes, depending on their homeschool curriculum, but regardless, the homeschooled children and their parents are to attend the various non-classroom formation experiences, especially but not only in sacrament-preparation years. If you are a parishioner with children in a Catholic elementary school or who are homeschooled and you are not yet on record with our Religious Education Office, please contact the office immediate-ly. If you know of anyone who should be registered, please let them know of this policy. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

IMPORTANT NOTICE AFFECTING ALL CHILDREN OF THE PARISHIMPORTANT NOTICE AFFECTING ALL CHILDREN OF THE PARISHIMPORTANT NOTICE AFFECTING ALL CHILDREN OF THE PARISHIMPORTANT NOTICE AFFECTING ALL CHILDREN OF THE PARISH

Are you are a couple validly married five or more years in the Catholic Church, and are you discouraged by the high divorce rate? Why not join a ministry where you can actually do some-thing to help? Our In-parish Pre-Cana Ministry is looking for a few good couples to share their wisdom and experience with engaged couples in our marriage preparation program. A perfect marriage is not required, just a willingness to share your joys, struggles, and problem-solving strategies with engaged couples who are hungry for some good role models! If you call this week, you may be able to begin training this fall! For more information call Chris Volpe (516) 238-2717

PREPREPREPRE----CANA NEEDS YOU!CANA NEEDS YOU!CANA NEEDS YOU!CANA NEEDS YOU!


CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLYCONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLYCONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLYCONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY----INITIATEDINITIATEDINITIATEDINITIATED We offer our congratulations to Paul Clark (center) who was re-ceived into the Roman Catholic Church, and to Ybrahin Hernandez

(right) and Justin Murray (left), who, along with Paul, re-ceived the Sacrament of Confirmation to complete their ini-tiation into the Church, at the 12:00 Noon Mass last Sun-day. We pray that God will continue to bless them as they live out their life in Christ through the life of the Church.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

St. Dominic High School - Sunday, September 18 - 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Holy Trinity DHS - Sunday, September 25 - 12:00 noon - 2:30 p.m.

Kellenberg Memorial HS, Uniondale - Saturday, October 1 - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Academy, Hempstead - Saturday, October 1 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Chaminade High School, Mineola - Saturday, October 1 - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

St. Anthony's HS, South Huntington - Sunday, October 2 - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

McGann-Mercy DHS, Riverhead - Saturday, October 15 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. John the Baptist DHS, West Islip - Sunday, October 16 - 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

St. Mary's High School, Manhasset - Sunday, October 16 - 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

2016 CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES!

Our diocese is blessed to have wonderful Catholic students in high school. One of the best ways to learn about a particular school is to visit their Open House. Take note of the following dates and times for the high schools in our diocese and feel free to visit during these times.

To register for the Catholic High School Entrance Examination, visit http://www.cathhsli.org/index.htm.

CELEBRATING CONFIRMATION Are you interested in receiving the

Sacrament of Confirmation? If you are a baptized Catholic, but have not been fully initiated, we offer a process for those who desire to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. For adults who desire more information, contact Robert Becker at 631-226-6175 or e-mail to [email protected]

For teenagers and their families who desire more information, contact the Faith Formation Office at 631.226.7725, x.251 or e-mail to religious [email protected].

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

Please remember that we are supposed to ob-serve a Communion Fast before receiving Holy Com-munion. This means we do not eat any foods or drink any liquids for one hour before receiving Holy Com-munion, the only exception being water or medicine. 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 ap-propriately prepared to receive Holy Communion by observing this important rule of the Church.

PRAYER AND WORSHIP

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

“The Liturgy of the Hours is intended to become the prayer of the whole People of God. In it Christ himself

‘continues his priestly work through his Church….Pastors of souls should see to it that the princi-pal hours, especially Vespers (Evening Prayer) are cele-brated in common in church on Sundays and on the

more solemn feasts.’”

-Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1175

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 assistance of the Lord for healing, family, children and the needs of the world, seeking the intercession of the Blessed Mother. Following the Novena prayers, Exposition 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, September 19—7:00 p.m. Monday, September 26—7:00 p.m. Monday, October 3—7:00 p.m.

Prayer for PeacePrayer for PeacePrayer for PeacePrayer for Peace

In response to Bishop Murphy’s call for parishes to ur-gently pray for peace because of all the unrest in the world, please join us for a special Holy Hour devoted to praying for world peace within our own country and throughout the world. 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. The Holy Hour of Reparation which has been held on the first Sunday of the month will continue every first Sunday evening as usual, with the prayers that are usually said for that first Sunday Holy Hour.

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)



VIRTUS TRAININGVIRTUS TRAININGVIRTUS TRAININGVIRTUS TRAINING

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 7:00 p.m. in ROOM 1

TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PARISH OFFERERS IN ALL MINISTRIES. Registration MUST be done online.

Simply go to drvc.org, then Protecting God’s Children and to the Virtus training schedule. Find the date and OLPH to register.

VIRTUS TRAINING

PRAYER AND WORSHIP

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD at 10:00 a.m. MASS BEGINS IN TWO WEEKS―ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2!

Allowing children to participate fully in the liturgical life of the parish is an important goal which we strive to attain here at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Children should have every opportunity to understand what worship is all about and to be formed by the rites of the Church, especially the celebration of the Eucharist. In order to achieve this goal, we are happy to resume the Children’s Liturgy of the Word which will be a part of the 10:00 a.m. Mass each Sunday beginning again in two weeks, on Sunday, October 2.

Where does the idea of the Children’s Liturgy of the Word come from? It comes out of the Directory for Masses with Children which tells us in paragraph 17, “Sometimes, if the place itself and the nature of the community permit, it will be appropriate to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word, including a homily, with the children in a separate, but not too distant, room. Then, before the Eucharistic liturgy begins, the children are led to the place where the adults have meanwhile celebrated their own Liturgy of the Word.”

How does the Children’s Liturgy of the Word work? After the Collect (the Opening Prayer of the Mass), children first-grade and older are invited to come forward to the sanctuary to receive a special dismissal. They are then escorted to a separate chapel set up in the north sac-risty of the church, where they listen to that Sunday’s readings as proclaimed from the Lectionary for Masses with Children. These are the same readings everyone else is hearing in the church, but in a slightly different translation that is easier for children to understand. A special homily is then given to the children to help them understand the readings. This Liturgy of the Word concludes with the Prayer of the Faithful, as the children pray interces-sions together. Meanwhile, the Liturgy of the Word has continued as usual in the church. The children return to the church at the beginning of the collection/presentation of the gifts, and participate in the Liturgy of the Eucha-rist as usual.

What is the purpose of the Children’s Liturgy of the Word? The purpose of this is not to offer a babysitting service, nor is it to isolate the children or to make them feel un-welcome. Rather, it is actually an act of hospitality to them: they will be given the chance to listen to the Sunday readings and participate in a homily that will be on their level, and yet still be a part of the worshiping assembly, since they participate in all other parts of the Mass. It does require a certain maturity level and ability to focus, so it is intended for first-grade children and older, not kindergartners, pre-schoolers or toddlers. Parents do not ac-company their children; we have specially-trained adult “shepherds” who will keep watch. Participating in the Children’s Liturgy of the Word continues to teach children how to participate in Mass, since they do the same things that are being done in the main body of the church. Ideally, parents and children then talk to each other on the ride home or later in the day about what they heard in their respective homilies. In this way, God’s Word continues to be alive and active in the family’s faith life.

Suppose I want my child to stay with me in the main body of the church? That’s fine; parents are in no way required to send their children to the Children’s Liturgy of the Word, and no child is forced to participate. Children are welcome to stay in the main body of the church and to participate in the Liturgy of the Word there, where the usual readings and homily will take place. Since we think this is a great opportunity for children, though, we do hope you will encourage your child to participate.


Catechetical Sunday September 18, 2016

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: As the chief catechist of the Diocese of Rockville Centre I am delighted to join you in the celebra-

tion of Catechetical Sunday 2016! How appropriate it is for us to focus on this year’s theme: “Prayer: The Faith Prayed” as we continue our celebration of the Year of Mercy.

This year’s theme reminds me of the adage used so frequently by liturgists for many centuries: lex

orandi lex credendi. This Latin phrase states so succinctly the intimate relationship between the law of prayer and the law of belief. What a timely meditation for all of the baptized who are called by Pope Francis to be missionary disciples in the world today. We cannot spread the Gospel if we don’t first pray. We can’t know the Gospel if we do not hear the Word of God proclaimed in our Sunday assemblies.

On this Catechetical Sunday we give thanks to all those in our parishes who give their time and

talent to bringing the Word to life in our various catechetical programs. We give thanks too for all who strive to make our Sunday liturgies opportunities for our families to gather and pray as one, holy, catho-lic and universal church here in the Diocese of Rockville Centre as they pray together at Sunday Mass in the parish.

As we continue to pray during this Year of Mercy let us reach out to all those who participate in

our catechetical programs. Let us provide opportunities for them to come to Sunday Mass to experience the joy of being one with us as we come together each week as the Merciful Body of Christ.

With my prayers and best wishes, I am

Faithfully yours in Christ, Bishop of Rockville Centre

PO Box 9023, Rockville Centre, New York 11571–9023 • telephone 516.678.5800 • fax 516.678.3138 • www.drvc.org

A LETTER FROM BISHOP MURPHY

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 August 28, 2016 September 18, 2016

ENROLLMENT PRAYER SERVICES A reminder that an Enrollment Service will take place

this coming Saturday, September 24th for Levels 3, 4, and 5 at 11:00 a.m., regardless of

regular session time.

Enrollment Services are mandatory.

ANSWER THE CALL:

MONITOR THE HALL Calling all Hall Monitors! We are looking for offerers to help us in keeping our hallways safe and welcoming! Times are as follows:

Mondays 7:15—8:30 p.m. Wednesdays 5:30—6:30 p.m. Wednesdays 7:30—8:30 p.m. Saturdays 8:30—9:30 p.m.,

10:00—11:00 a.m., 11:30—12:30 p.m. Please call us or stop by to find out more!

We need you! :)

ATTENTION MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOLERS! Looking to get

your Confirmation service hours completed in a fun, rewarding

way? Interested in working with kids, building your college resume, and sharing your faith? Join us on Saturdays (you choose which session!) as a student teacher! Stop by our office or call for

more information.

From the ENROLLMENT

PRAYER SERVICE Levels 1 & 2 at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10.

FIRST DAY IN THE CLASSROOM! Levels 1 and 2: September 24th

Levels 3, 4, and 5: October 1st

Session I: 8:30—9:30 a.m.

Session II: 10:00 —11:00 a.m.

Session III: 11:30—12:30 p.m.

Levels 6 and 7: September 21st

Level 6: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Level 7: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Level 8: September 19th

7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

You will receive your textbook in the classroom on this day. The oldest child will also receive a copy of the

Family Handbook.

September 18, 2016

SACRAMENTS OF MERCY AND HEALING

The Sacrament of Penance (or Reconciliation, or “Going to Confession”) and the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick are two beautiful sacraments, but they are often misunderstood and sometimes even feared. However, these sacraments are all about Christ’s healing and mercy. This course will examine the sacramental, liturgical and pastoral aspects of these sacraments in order to discover the beautiful ways the Church continues Christ’s work of mercy and healing through them. This course is especially appropriate during the closing weeks of the Year of Mercy.

Instructor: Msgr. Joe Thursday Nights October 13, 20, 27, November 3 and 10

Time: 7:30—9:30 P.M. Place: Room 18, OLPH School

Sign me up for SACRAMENTS OF MERCY AND HEALING

Name____________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone #_____________________________________ E-mail ________________________________@________________

Please RSVP by using this form or by emailing to [email protected] or calling the Parish Office at 631.226.7725.

FREE WILL OFFERING A $20.00 Free Will Offering is requested for all who participate in an

Adult Faith Formation Class at OLPH.

Save the Dates…

2017 Adult Faith Formation Courses so far...

January 2017

Spirituality: Fulfilling Our Deepest Desires: Growing Closer to God

Thursdays: January 19, January 26, February 2, February 9 & February 16 Instructor: Deacon Robert Becker

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

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 today’s Gospel we see that prudent decisiveness means that we recognize that all our choices in daily living are really choices for eternal life. Admission into heaven is something money cannot buy. The only currency that has any value to secure our entrance is that of love. As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, know that you are a sign of God’s love to those who are suffering.

NEW Food Pantry List!

CEREAL CANNED FRUIT

PANCAKE MIX & SYRUP CANNED MEATS

COFFEE INSTANT POTATOES PAPER TOWELS TOILET PAPER

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]


BECOME A FRIEND OF THE POOR! Saturday, Sept. 24 – Reg. at 9:00 a.m.

(rain or shine) Bethpage Community Park Bethpage Community Park Bethpage Community Park Bethpage Community Park

1001 STEWART AVE, BETHPAGE, NY

5K Walk With US!

Go to their web site to find out information about being a part of the walk.

QUESTIONS? (516) 822-3132

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 items: men's jeans: especially larger sizes insect repellant spray/bracelets; travel-size shampoo (under 3 oz.) toothbrush/toothpaste sets (Dollar Tree) backpacks

We can always use Kmart gift cards (and the like) or financial donations, and we'll do the shopping. 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, September 20 at 7:00 p.m.

The meetings 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]

Check us out on

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Happenings


Don’t Forget Your Baby Bottle! Next weekend, September 24th & 25th,

OLPH Parish will be hosting a Baby Bottle Fundraiser to benefit The Life Center of Long Island, a crisis pregnancy center that counsels women and men who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. They provide: • free pregnancy test kits • maternity housing referrals with eligibility require-

ments • sonograms by a licensed physician when necessary • crisis intervention counseling • pre-natal & post-natal guidance • material aid such as cribs, car seats, diapers, etc. • referral assistance for: continuing education & • employment opportunities

We are asking that you pick up a baby bottle and fill it with your change. Most importantly, we are asking you to recite the prayer on the bottle.

The prayer attached to the bottle will enable the counselors to say just the right words a mother or father may need to hear. It especially opens a mother’s heart to accept the truth. We believe these prayers lead abortion-minded women to call The Life Center in the first place. Let us pray with our whole heart for the lives of our unborn children.

Heads of parish groups and ministries should SAVE THE DATE:

Saturday, October 15, 2016, 1:00-3:30 p.m. Our next PARISH LEADERSHIP MEETING will be on that date.

Invitation letters and more details to follow.

PARISH LEADERS: SAVE THE DATE!!!

EL MINISTERIO ISPANO DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL PERPETUO SOCORRO, El grupo de oración “Jesús es el camino la verdad y la vida” le invita a alabar y glorificar al PADRE, al HIJO, y al ESPIRITU SANTO, todos los jueves de 7:00 PM en adelante en un ambiente familiar. Comenzando con el Santo Rosario. Le ofrecemos el cuidado de los niños, también les ensenamos la doctrina de la iglesia.

Todos los martes llevamos el Santo Rosario a los hogares para orar en familia. Familias interesadas favor llamar a Virginia Constantino al (631) 957-1149

Para información sobre los sacramentos de El bautizo, Matrimonio y servicios pastorales, tales como llevarle la Eucaristía los enfermos, la última unción de los enfermos.

Las charlas de bautizo se llevan a cabo cada segundo y cuarto domingo del mes, los padres interesados en bauti-zar a sus hijos deben atender a una serie de charlas. Estas charlas son cada primer y tercer lunes del mes Para más información llamar a la rectoría (631) 226-7725. En español a Alejandro Campos teléfono (631) 671-9257 correo electrónico [email protected]

Lecturas del Domingo 26º del Tiempo Ordinario - Ciclo C

Preparándonos para el Domingo 25 de Septiembre del 2016

Bendito sea nuestro Señor Jesucristo: A él todo honor y poder eterno. Que su gracia y su paz estén siempre con ustedes.

Solo quien pone la confianza en el señor sabe que la verdadera felicidad es la que nos espera en vida eterna. Y que na-da de lo que tenemos aquí es capaz de llenarnos completamente. Por eso, hemos de permanecer fieles A Dios, con-quistando aquí la vida a la que hemos sido llamados. Primera Lectura (Amos 6,1ª,4-7/138): Los Ricos Se Volverán Pobres El profeta Amós vocea la indignación de Dios contra los ricos insensibles. Éstos gozan de la vida, sin ninguna preocu-pación por los pobres. Dios no puede aceptar que una persona o una comunidad toleren semejante desigualdad e indi-ferencia.

Segunda Lectura (1 Timoteo 6,11-16): Dar Testimonio de Cristo con Nuestras Vidas Los cristianos, especialmente los líderes de la comunidad, deben dar testimonio del Padre y de Jesús con su vida cris-tiana, ya que le deben a Dios su salvación en Cristo Jesús. Evangelio (Lucas 16,19-31): Dios Hará Ricos a los Pobres El rico de la parábola no se preocupa para nada del pobre a la puerta de su casa. Pero la justicia de Dios invierte la si-tuación: El pobre llega a ser rico ante Dios; por el contrario, el rico egoísta perderá todo lo que posee. La parábola del rico epulón y del pobre lázaro nos presenta este mensaje evangélico, l riesgo que las riquezas entrañan en los seguidores del Señor, el que las usa mal, olvidándose delos pobres y necesitados, cauteriza su conciencia y se vuelve de tal manera sordo a Dios, y está logrando una eternidad desgraciada Sabemos que en nuestro país, y en cualquier otra parte -de hecho en amplias zonas del mundo-, existe un ancho y escandaloso espacio entre ricos y pobres. Mucha gente se pregunta -espero que nosotros también-: “¿Qué puedo hacer yo frente a toda esta miseria? Mis me-dios y recursos son muy limitados, y no puedo cargar sobre mis hom-bros todo el peso del mundo”. --- Pero sí sabemos lo que el evangelio del pobre Lázaro y del rico epulón nos pide. Si todos -cada uno en su propio lugar- contribuyeran con su participación a solucionar los pro-blemas de pobreza, necesidad y sufrimiento, ¡cuánto mejor llegaría a ser nuestro mundo y cuánto más cercano estaría el Reino! No necesi-tamos que venga un ángel a decirnos nada. Escuchemos el claro men-saje del Señor mismo, en el evangelio de hoy.

El llamado es para usted y yo hoy.

EL MINISTERIO HISPANEL MINISTERIO HISPANEL MINISTERIO HISPANEL MINISTERIO HISPANOOOO


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:

Dennis Gilroy Patricia M. Hunt Anthony Russo Carol Gilroy

“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.”

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

Jacob Daniel Tochluk

William Patrick Rooney

We welcome the newest member of the Catholic community

here at OLPH!


Agnes Storz Bernedette Sinnot Rosalie Grotola Mary Pellegrino Mario Lotito Ryan Bernard John Santiago

RoseMarie Collins Matthew Allocca Virginia Evers Alyssa Drenkalo

Vance Vivrito Pauline Lechner Patricia Grasso Mary Doran

Alisha Gervasio Virginia Evers

Matthew Alloca Dominick Esposito Victoria Flynn

Carmine Sheila

Erin Stanton Thomas J. Martin

Alice Kurila Gene Gorman

Heleene Horodnicki Mary Fontana

Fran Giarratano George Gleixner

Annie McGuinniss Alexander Sherbitsky

Ms. Irma

BANNS OF MARRIAGE BANNS OF MARRIAGE BANNS OF MARRIAGE BANNS OF MARRIAGE Please pray for the following members of our parish

community preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony.

Third Announcement:

Gerald LaClair & Lisa Schwier

Timothy Bott & Kimberly Coyne

Second Announcement:

Ybrahin Junior Hernandez & Theresa Fischer

Kevin Joyce & Camille Asaro

First Announcement:

William Miller & Nicole Dose

Bryan Donato & Kathleen Moscarelli

DEADLINES FOR BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

All requests for items printed in the bulletin must first have approval from Msgr. DeGrocco or the minis-try moderator. All material must be submitted no later than the dates listed below and as a word document to

Carmel Becker at [email protected]. Editing and sizes are at the discretion of the editor.

September 25— passed October 2—by Sept. 22 October 9—by Sept. 29

October 16—by Oct. 6

MASS INTENTIONS

MONDAY, September 19— Weekday

(Saint Januarius, Bishop & Martyr)

6:30 Charles Zsiday

12:15 Rita White

TUESDAY, September 20— Saint Andrew Kim Tae-gón, Priest, and Paul Chóng

Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs

6:30 Faye Krucher

12:15 Gennaro Zampella

WEDNESDAY, September 21— Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

6:30 Pedro Galues

12:15 Georgine R. Ingardia

THURSDAY, September 22— Weekday

6:30 Angelo Giordanella

12:15 Paul & Lorraine Grandinetti

FRIDAY, September 23— Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest

6:30 Carcone Gaetano

12:15 Robert Guarini

SATURDAY, September 24— Weekday

8:00 Cosmo & Gloria Licameli

Vigil for TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

5:00 Carolyn Clark

Sunday, September 25 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

8:00 For the People of the Parish

10:00 Thomas John “TJ” Sciara 12:00 Lorraine Curry

5:00 Joseph Hess & Roderick Bourque

PARISH CALENDAR Monday, September 19, 2016

9:00 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul/Food Pantry Room 24 7:00 p.m. Devotions Church

7:15 p.m. Level 8 Classes School

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

6:45 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Cafeteria

7:00 p.m. Middle Ages Room 24

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

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

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

12:45 p.m. Exposition Church

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

Room 24

5:30 p.m. Level 6 Classes School

7:30 p.m. Level 7 Classes School 8:30 p.m. Christian Mothers Meeting Cafeteria

Thursday, September 22, 2016

1– 5 p.m. Church closed for cleaning Church

4:30 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal Room 16

7:00 p.m. Spanish Prayer Group Room 18

7:30 p.m. Pastoral Council Meeting St. Lucy Rm

8:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Church

Friday, September 23, 2016

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

Saturday, September 24, 2016 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 a.m.

Levels 1 & 2 Classes Begin School

11:00 a.m. Levels 3, 4, 5 Enrollment Service Church

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

4:00 p.m. Confessions Church

5:00 p.m. Baby Bottle Distribution Outside

6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer Church


Sunday, September 25, 2016

8:00 a.m. Baby Bottle Distribution Outside

12:00 p.m. Celebration Mass For Deacon Frank/Hospitality to follow

Church/ Auditorium

1:30 a.m. Junior Legion of Mary Room 24

2:00 p.m. Baptisms Church

6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer Church

7:00 p.m. Holy Hour for Peace Church



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 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 Bill Bendernagel

Gerry Chille (Chair) Ed Cirella

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

Martin Kenny Bob Meade

John Reynolds Sandra Tandoi

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 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.

August 28 2016 September 18, 2016

Name ExtExtExtExt Email

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, Director 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]

Martin Kenny, Business Manager 204 [email protected]

OFFERING UPDATEOFFERING UPDATEOFFERING UPDATEOFFERING UPDATE September 11/12,September 11/12,September 11/12,September 11/12, 2016

Mass Time Attendance # of Envelopes

Weekly Collection

5:00 p.m. 355 139 $3,123.00

8:00 a.m. 295 134 3,043.00 10:00 a.m. 539 117 3,308.00 12:00 pm. 424 125 2,967.00

5:00 p.m. 205 48 1,430.00

Total coin: 29.93

Mail-ins: 660.00 Children’s Env. 14 26.02 Faith Direct 1,954.94 TOTAL 1,818 577 $16,541.89

2015 total 1,808 586 $16,526.56

Candles $982.65 Poor Box $318.06

Catholic University

$1,443.00

Flood & Quake $4,485.79


Lindenhurst Oktoberfest

Friday Sept 30 - 5:00-9:00 p.m. - Pay-One-Price Midway Rides, Games, Food Available. Saturday Oct 1- 2:00-9:00 p.m., and from 2:00-5:00 p.m.: All midway rides are $2; Games, Food Available. Sunday Oct 2 - 12:00-5:00 p.m. - Street Festival - Takes

place along North and South Wellwood Avenue in the heart of Lindenhurst Village downtown and will include continuous live entertainment, Beer Garden and Traditional German food at Village Square Gazebo and on Wellwood Avenue, Street Fair with arts/crafts, food & merchandise vendors, Classic Antique Car Show – Midway with rides, games and food. Remember to add extra travel time to arrive at church in order to obtain a parking spot and be on time for Mass on Sunday, October 2.

Remembering and Caring for our Senior Priests

Do you ever think about a favorite Pastor or Parish Priest and wonder how they are and where they may be living?

Well, for 14 of our Senior Priests who are living at St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility in Amityville, life is good and some-times very busy. As an example, Father Martin Hall had spent many years in Notre Dame in New Hyde Park before he was assigned as Associate Pastor at St. Bernard’s in Levittown, where he was an important part of that Parish community. Father Hall, however, is also fondly remembered for being instrumental to the establishment of the Apostolate for the Deaf. Born to parents who were deaf, Father Hall learned how to sign at a

very early age and intimately un-derstood how important it was for Catholics with hearing impair-ments to be able to practice and be connected to their faith and their church. (l-r) Rev. Msgr. Thomas Costa and

Rev. Martin Hall

Although retired, Father Hall con-

tinues to be involved with that ministry and frequently joins Monsignor Tom Costa, Vicar of Senior Priests, when he says Mass for people with hearing impairments, either at St. Igna-tius Loyola, on the 1st Sunday of every month, or at St. Frances de Chantal on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Father Hall is always met with great fondness and affection.

Many members of the St. Pius Community also continue their ministry much closer to home. Father Marty Klein and a number of other retired priests joyfully celebrate Mass on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month for all of the lay resi-dents of Dominican Village and they also lead Holy Hour prayers every Friday evening and offer Reconciliation during the Advent and Lenten seasons.

While these important services for the Lay residents of Do-minican Village help bring Christ’s message of love and ser-vice to many people who may not be able to attend Mass out-side, they also allow our Senior Priests to work directly with the people that they have devoted their entire lives to serv-ing. “Still on duty” St. Pius X provides the opportunity for our sen-ior priests residing there to remain fully engaged members of our Diocesan community, serving as our teachers, counse-lors, and spiritual leaders.

The special collection for retired priests liv-ing at St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility will take place next weekend, September 24/25. Please be as generous as possible! Thank You!

www.drvc.org/stpiusx

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

PREPARING FOR Sunday, September 25, 2016—The Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience and gentleness. Compete well for the faith.” 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Monday, September 19, 2016: Proverbs 3:27-34 + Luke 8:16-18

Tuesday, September 20, 2016: Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13 + Luke 8:19-21

Wednesday, September 21, 2016: Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13 + Matthew 9:9-13

Thursday, September 22, 2016:

Ecclesiastes 1:2-11 + Luke 9:7-9

Friday, September 23, 2016:

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 + Luke 9:18-22

Saturday, September 24, 2016: Ecclesiastes 11:9—12:8

+ Luke 9:43b-45

Sunday, September 25, 2016:

Amos 6:1a, 4-7 + 1 Timothy 6:11-16 + Luke 16:19-31

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. Where would you find Lazarus today? What would s/he look like? Do you recognize and care for him/her as God’s beloved child, or do you try to get to the other side of the street when you see him/her coming? 2. Pope Francis says that “vast wealth and resources are in the hands of few.” If it’s not in your capability to change that unjust situation, what smaller things can you do to answer the “cry of the poor”? This scene reminds us of the harsh words of the Son of man during the final last judgment: “I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was ... naked and you did not clothe me” (Matthew 25:42). Lazarus represents the silent cry of the poor of all times and the contradictions of a world where vast wealth and re-sources are in the hands of few. …

(Pope Francis concluded say-ing that) the Word of God can revive a withered heart and heal it of blindness, and that God’s saving message over-turns the situations of this world by the triumph of His justice and mercy.

Pope Francis, “To Ignore The Poor Is To

Despise God”

General Audience, May 18, 2016

Amos 6:1a, 4-7

As in last week’s first reading, the prophet Amos harshly criticizes those who live a comfortable lifestyle while ignoring the needs of the poor who surround them. He is blunt and forceful in his critique because he understands that love of God never ignores the needs of one’s neighbors and that prayer and religious sacrifice don’t substitute for righteous living that includes sharing resources with the needy. This is a powerful message even for us today. Amos speaks for a God who cares about injustice and won’t stand idly by as it happens. He proph-ecies that God will avenge the poor and so he did just a few years later in 721 BC when the powerful Assyrian army destroyed the northern kingdom of Israel and carried off many into exile. 1 Timothy 6:11-16

This letter, written late in Paul’s career, is to Timothy, a young man whom Paul converted and who accompanied him on his second and third missionary jour-neys. Timothy is described as the administrator of the entire community at Ephesus, in present-day Turkey. In this letter, Paul instructs his young protégé on his duty to restrain false teaching and also gives many practical principles for instructing the church in righteous conduct. Throughout, Paul exhorts Timothy to remain strong in the faith. He urges him to “compete well” to the finish line and “keep the commandment,” that is, to surrender completely to God until Jesus returns in glory. Perhaps we can let Paul also encourage us to remain strong in our faith.

Luke 16:19-31

The message of this Gospel reading, like that of the first reading today, is neither easy nor welcome. In both, we’re told that it is possible to run out of time and that there is no reversing the fate that follows the sounding of the final bell. Through this parable of Lazarus and the rich man Jesus cautions us to keep our eye on the clock. When we hear of God’s mercy we might sometimes think that everything depends on God. While God never tires of forgiving us, we still need to ask for that forgiveness and then accept his mercy. Jesus speaks of hearts so hard that they will not believe even one who has risen from the dead knowing full well that the one rising from the dead would be him. We pray that our hearts never become so complacent or hard that we cannot hear his call to mer-cy.



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DIOCESAN YEAR OF MERCY PILGRIMAGE

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 (includes driver gratuity)

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