Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

455 Hunter Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795

Liturgical Schedule

Daily Mass

8:30am

Weekend Masses

Saturday: 5:00pm

Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm

and 6:00pm

Reconciliation/Confession

Saturday: 4:00pm-4:45pm or by appointment

Rosary

Daily at 8:00am

Miraculous Medal Novena

Monday at 8:00am

Seventh Sunday in Easter • Sunday May 28, 2017

Sacraments Anointing of the Sick

Throughout the liturgical year. If needed sooner, please call

the Parish Office.

Baptism

Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment.

Marriage

Arranged at least six months in advance, please call the Parish

Office.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

A process to be embraced by the Catholic Church. For non-

Catholics and for Catholics who have never received formal

religious education. If interested, please call the Parish Office.

Msgr. Brian McNamara, Pastor

Rev. Lawrence Maduewesi, in Residence

Chaplain, Southside Hospital

Deacon John De Guardi, Deacon Tom Lucie,

Deacon Rich Maher, Deacon Jack Meehan,

Deacon John Teufel

Sr. Nancy Campkin CSJ, Director of Religious Ed

Trish Frodell, Director of Parish Social Ministry

Louise Jane Krol, School Principal

Sr. Diane Liona CSJ, Director of Religious Ed

Debbie Meyer, Business Manager

Robin Reynolds Brennan, Coordinator of

Worship and Choir Director

Vita Scorcia, Ministry Spiritual Director

Parish Office Phone: 631.661.3224, press 1

Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-7:30pm

Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm

Sunday: 9:00am-2:00pm

E-mail: ParishOffice@ollchurch.org

Fax: 631.661.7143

Website: www.ollchurch.org

Our Lady of Lourdes School Phone: 631.587.7200, press 2

Monday-Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm

E-mail: lkrol@ollschool.org

Religious Education Office Phone: 631.661.5440, press 3

Monday-Friday: 9:00am-Noon,

1:00pm-5:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm

E-mail: ReligiousEd@ollchurch.org

Parish Outreach Office Phone: 631.661.9262, press 4

Monday-Friday: 9:30am-3:30pm

SAGE (Senior Advocates for Growth and Enrichment)

Phone: 631.661.3224, Ext. 122

E-mail: Sage@ollchurch.org

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Pastoral Council Msgr. Brian McNamara

Eileen Rega

Mary Borgs

Lisa Cantalino

Sonia DaSilva

Nilo DeLeon

Jerry Esposito

Trish Frodell

Pam Gagliano

Deborah Lamb

Rosalie Mangels

Deacon Jack Meehan

John Muldoon

Dottie Perdue

Vita Scorcia

Parish Staff Patti Anderson

Parish Office/Bulletin Editor

AnnMarie Buonaspina

Director of Youth Choirs

Michael Buonaspina

Parish Organist

Carol Grillo

Parish Office

Mary Malinowski

Parish Office

Rita Spera

Religious Education Office

Jeanette Yantz

School Office

Welcome to our Parish Family New Parishioners are cordially invited to register as members of

our Parish Family. Please call or visit our Parish Office.

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

Financial Summary

Mission Statement

As stewards of all that God has given us, the Parish Family of

Our Lady of Lourdes serves and ministers to all who come to

this place.

Regardless of a person’s history, ethnicity, gender, orientation,

age or race, we commit ourselves to open wide the doors of our

Parish to provide a place of welcome and hospitality.

Readings for the Week of May 28 Sunday: Acts 1:12-14/ 1 Pt 4:13-16/ Jn 17:1-11a

Monday: Acts 19:1-8/ Jn 16:29-33

Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27/ Jn 17:1-11a

Wednesday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/ Lk 1:39-56

Thursday: Acts 22:30, 23:6-11/ Jn 17:20-26

Friday: Acts 25:13b-21/ Jn 21:15-19

Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/ Jn 21:20-25

Next Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or

Jl3:1-5/ Rom 8:22-27/ Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil:

Gn 11:1-9/ Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/ Ez 37:1-14/ Jl 3:1-5/

Rom 8:22-27/ Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11/ 1 Cor 12:3b-7,

12-13/ Jn 20:19-23

The estimated weekly collection needed to maintain and operate

our parish buildings, ministries, programs and salaries is $17,800.

May 21, 2017

Weekly Collection $ 15,613.00

Weekly Budget - $ 17,800.00

+/- for the week $ (2,187.00)

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Pastor’s Letter

Dear Parishioners:

Happy Memorial Day! As I write this letter, it’s sunny and I hope the weather holds for the weekend

– and the parade, of course! Memorial Day was originally called “Decoration Day” and it began after

the Civil War. After the Civil War, General John Logan called for a nation-wide day those who had

died in war to defend their country. Memorial Day did not become a federal holiday until 1971.

One of the customs associated with Memorial Day is the wearing of red poppies. In 1915, Moina

Michael, touched by reading the poem, In Flanders Fields, began the idea of wearing red poppies on

Memorial Day to remember those who died in the war. This custom quickly spread not just in the

United States but around the world. Money donated for the red poppies was used to help veterans in

need, war orphans, etc. In 1922, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) became the first veterans’

organization to sell the poppies. In 1948, the Post Office honored Moina Michael for her role in the

national red poppy movement by issuing a red 3 cent stamp with her likeness on it.

While today, Memorial Day, signals the start of the summer season and it is a weekend filled with

sales in stores, barbecues, etc., let us also spend some moment of reflection to pray for those who

have died in defense of our country and for our freedoms, especially the freedom of religion which is

increasingly under attack.

For nearly 40 years, New York State and the State Education Department have provided aid (known

as Mandated Services) to Catholic and other religious schools based on a relatively simple formula.

In recent years, however, the State Education Department has forced numerous schools to use a dif-

ferent formula that results in a cut to their aid, despite growing support to public and charter schools.

Many more Catholic and other schools remain at risk of having their aid cut.

Please take the time to let lawmakers know we will not stand for a cut in aid to our Catholic schools.

Please go on line to New York State Catholic Conference. Once on the website, click on TAKE

ACTION and then click on the Join the Catholic Action Network. Please join this effort. We must

stop being a part of the silent majority and become the vocal majority!

As you know, this past week, there was a terrible terrorist attack after a concert in Manchester, Eng-

land. Over 20 people, many young, were killed and numerous others injured. Let us join with Pope

Francis as we pray for the victims of the terrorist attack in England. Pope Francis decried the

“barbaric attack” on concert goers. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, said the

Pope was “deeply saddened to learn of the injuries and tragic loss of life… Pope Francis invokes

God’s blessing of peace, healing and strength upon the nation.” We, too, all of us, need to pray for an

end of terrorism in the world.

Remember: Together, we can do something beautiful for God.

In Christ,

Fr. Brian

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Altar Society

Altar linens this week will be cared for by Joyce Petersen If you would like to help care for our

altar needs, please call the Parish Office at 631.661.3224.

Pray for Our Sick Please remember to keep in your thoughts and prayers …

Sal Albanese, Joseph Bacchi, Helen Baffang, Joan C. Bott, Michael Brenner, Lisa Charron-Culloty,

Rose Contelmo, Harold Deegan, Margaret DeLuca, Amanda Ditingo, James Dobson, Nicole Funk,

Charlene Grahn, Ron Graziano, Erik Hasenstab, Josephine Heffron, Patrick Anthony Heffron,

Thomas Hicks, Jr., Sr., Barbara Interlicchio, Msgr. William Jablonski, Henry Kahn, Shena Kahn,

Anne Kerrigan, Maryjane Keveny, George Koehler, Kathleen Kruger, Anita Kuntz, Sean Lillis,

Dorothy Mai, Ellen McGee, Vinny Meade, Dotty Meloni, Virginia O’Connell, Anthony Ricciotti,

Rose Rickey, James O’Rourke, Dorothy Proctor, June Quirino, Henry Ravero, Joel Rivera,

Christine Rizzo, Patricia Roccaro, Joseph J. Schiavoni, Anne Marie Schiraldi, Kathy Shaddock,

Barbara Sparrow, Loretta Stengel, Laura Terryn, Linda Uher, Bruce Uher, Kevin Zwiebel

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

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

conflict.

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

Book of Intentions.

Michael DiMatteo-US Marines

Michael Fantauzzi-US Air Force

Christopher Florca-US Marines

Colby Matthew Kelly-US Army

Anthony Mannino-US Marines

Anthony Memoli-US Marines

James Rooney III-US Marines

Michael Wilkinson-US Army

Pastoral Care of Our Sick Please call the Parish Office at 661.3224 to leave the names of

parishioners who:

Are homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist.

Are in Good Samaritan Hospital and/or a local nursing home

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

Ministry.

Would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.

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Mass Intentions

Monday, May 29

8:30am Lena Patrissi

Tuesday, May 30

8:30am Josephine Graziano

Wednesday, May 31

The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

8:30am Peter McCarthy

Thursday, June 1

St. Justin

8:30am John Lovari

Friday, June 2

Sts. Marcellinus and Peter

8:30am Patricia Murphy

Saturday, June 3

St. Charles Lwanga and Companions

8:30am Angelito Cruz & Family (Living),

Chantea Thelwell

5:00pm Mr. & Mrs. Horace Ruiz

Sunday, June 4

Pentecost Sunday

8:00am Millie Mascari

9:30am Clare McHale

11:00am Joseph DiMola III & Frances DiMola

12:30pm Joseph Marrone

6:00pm People of the Parish, Barbara McRory,

Anthony Torre, Vinnie Costello, John Marks,

Edna Lopez Chua, Danny Golden,

US Navy SEAL Kyle J. Milliken

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Upcoming Marriages

Toni Firenze

Our Lady of Lourdes

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Ryan Castro

Our Lady of Lourdes

Allison Killen

Our Lady of Lourdes

and

Joseph Gemino

Our Lady of the Woods,

Orland Park, Illinois

William Joseph Carroll

Gabriella Hachem

Alexa McDowell

Jacoby Alexander Rivers

Baptism

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Donations to Outreach If you would like to make a donation to Parish Outreach in memory of a loved one, please

call Trish Frodell, Director of Parish Social Ministry at 631.661.3224, option 4.

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Nocturnal Adoration “Come to me all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.”

This is Jesus Christ’s invitation every first Saturday of the month. The Blessed Sacrament is taken to

the altar after the 5:00pm Mass and will be exposed up to 9:50pm. Everyone is invited to spend some

time in front of the Blessed Sacrament to offer prayers, petitions and thanksgiving to Jesus.

Nocturnal Adoration will follow the 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, June 3, concluding with Benediction

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

Now and at the Hour of Our Death

Catholic Guidance for End-of-Life Decision Making

Illness and aging, coupled with rapid advances in medical technology,

can lead to heightened anxiety when health care decisions must be

made. Go to www.CatholicEndofLife.org for assistance in navigating

the end-of-life challenges that you and/or your loved ones face. Learn

about the key principles of Catholic teaching in this area, and how to

apply them in the complex world of medical advance directives.

Next weekend, as we celebrate the

Great Feast of Pentecost,

we are asking everyone to wear red

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SPECIAL Keys …

Religious Education Kindergarten Program!!!!

We started this program a few years ago and have expanded it so that we have a session each month:

June 2

We meet in the Church at 4:30pm on Friday ... and the program lasts about 40 minutes. Come and

see what wonderful opportunities we have for your kindergarten children to learn about their faith!

E-mail to register: sdiane@ollchurch.org

Church Census Information The process of updating our Parish Data System information is an ongoing process. We ask that you

please submit any recent changes -- address, family members, phone numbers, etc. With your help,

our parish data information will be more accurate, and receipt of Parish Offering Envelopes and other

church information can be distributed more efficiently. Please mail the information to the Parish

Office or email to: parishoffice@ollchurch.org.

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Pentecost Sunday

When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled,

they were all in one place together …

Celebrate the “Birthday of the Church”

with the Ministry of Evangelization and the

students of Pep 3 Religious Education

as we, the Parish Family of Our Lady of Lourdes,

come together this PENTECOST SUNDAY .

After all the Masses

on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4

let us be together as Church in the all-purpose room

and enjoy a leisurely look at the

varied ways our children see the church

as they display their projects.

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Good Samaritan Prayer Group of L.I. The Good Samaritan Prayer Group of Long Island holds their meetings every

Friday (except the first Friday of the month) at OLL School in Room 16 from

8:00pm until 10:00pm. All are welcome to experience singing, praying and

fellowship.

Support Groups (all meetings are in Lourdes Hall - lower level of Convent) Alcoholics Anonymous: Monday and Tuesday at 8pm and Saturday at 11am and 7pm.

ALANON: Wednesday at 10am. Beginner’s meeting at 9:30am. Free babysitting available.

Prayer for Divine Mercy An invitation to all men and women to be part of God’s plan. We invite you to meet in prayer for

the world and our nation to put their trust in God. Our hope is that the nations will have a new

spirit of morality. Please come with your love and hope for humanity as well as your prayer re-

quests. We gather together every Thursday at 1:30pm before the Blessed Sacrament for about

one half hour. For more information, call Charles Argento at 631-586-8528.

Ministry of Praise Members pray at home for the intentions of the Church and Parish; designed for the homebound,

senior citizens, etc. Monthly calendar is available in the Narthex. Prayer requests can be left in

the Ministry of Praise box along with the name and address of any homebound person who might

want a copy of the calendar mailed to them (please print).

Boy Scout Troop 179 For over 40 years, Our Lady of Lourdes has been sponsoring Boy Scout

Troop 179 of West Islip. We meet every Thursday during the school year in

the School Cafeteria from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. If you are interested in joining

Boy Scouts, check out our website and stop by a meeting!

Website: http://witroop179.wix.com/bsatroop179#

Email: WIBSATroop179@outlook.com

In addition to our parish website (ollchurch.org), please visit us on Facebook

at The Parish Family of Our Lady of Lourdes. Click “Like” and you will

receive the latest news on upcoming parish events and information.

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Attention, Graduating High School Seniors!

Stay connected to your Catholic Faith as you begin life on your college campus

this fall. The Newman Connection and the Office of Young Adult and Campus

Ministry for the Diocese of Rockville Centre can help you meet and connect with

other students on campus who share your faith, beliefs and values.

Call or e-mail Patti Anderson in our Parish Office with the following info:

Your Name

College Name

Location of College (City, State)

The Campus Minister at your college will be given your name as an incoming Catholic student. You

will receive an e-mail in August/September (at your college e-mail address) introducing you to the

activities and opportunities on campus, and inviting you to become a part of the Catholic Community

at your college.

Contact Patti Anderson at: 631-661-3224 ext. 120 or e-mail at: panderson@ollchurch.org

AMERCIAN LEGION POST As you know, this is Memorial Day Weekend. Our local American Legion

Post 1738 will be outside the doors of the Church distributing red poppies

to remember our veterans. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.

Parish “Clean-up” Party On SUNDAY, MAY 28, we will be having a Parish “Clean-up”

Party from 1:45pm to 3:30pm. Please bring hand clippers, loppers,

hand saws, rakes, etc. We need to do some extra cleaning up.

All are welcome; no experience needed!

The Parish Office will be closed Monday,

May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.

The Parish Office will reopen on Tuesday,

May 30 at 9:00am.

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Monday is Memorial Day and we would like to recognize and show our

appreciation to all who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and

the freedoms we enjoy.

We would like to ask you to take a moment tomorrow to pray for those

that have served and are serving our nation. Many families have lost

loved ones, and our military men and women that have survived will

face countless struggles and challenges for the rest of their lives.

On Monday when we honor and celebrate their service and sacrifice,

let us also remember the once homeless veterans, who because of your

support of the Catholic Ministries Appeal, have been helped through

our ministries and programs like Catholic Charities Project Veterans’

Independence.

Thank you for your support! You make a difference in the lives of so

many through your prayers and generosity!

2017

Catholic Ministries Appeal

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Dear Friends,

Next week at all the masses we will present the Catholic Ministries Appeal video. This video will

give you an opportunity to learn exactly what the annual Appeal supports. You will get a great sense

of the many people the CMA serves throughout our Long Island Community. You will see and hear

their stories, and learn what CMA means to: the family served in an outreach program, the newly

ordained priest, youngsters in a vibrant youth ministry program, a lay leader who graduated from the

Diocesan Pastoral Formation Institute and a once homeless pregnant woman who benefited from

Catholic Charities' Regina Residence.

Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has called each of us to imitate Jesus' love and compassion to those in

need. We have the opportunity to act on this call by supporting the Catholic Ministries Appeal which

serves and supports our wider Long Island Community.

Please give prayerful consideration to your level of support to help fund the essential ministries and

services supported by this Appeal which serves more than 600,000 people in our community each

year.

If we make our goal we will receive back 20% of all we raise to use for our own Parish needs. We are

counting on you, members of our parish family, to participate in this important campaign for the

ministries and programs of our church and for all who depend on them - including our own Parish.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Rev. Monsignor Brian J. McNamara

Pastor

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Dear OLL Parishioners,

Please help the Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Patrick’s Division 2 (Babylon, NY) provide food

to the needy families in the parish of Our Lady of Lourdes. The AOH is national Irish-Catholic

men’s fraternal organization; Msgr. Brian is the chaplain of this local division here in Babylon.

The masses of the weekend of June 10th & 11th, AOH members will be distributing grocery bags to

be filled with much needed non-perishable food items. Once filled, please drop off the

grocery bag to the Parish Outreach office (Mon thru Fri / 9:30AM – 3:30PM), or leave in the

baskets at our parish entrances.

For more information on the AOH hunger program, or to become a member you may contact

Division 2 president, Tom Bennet at (516) 817-5150

Thank You and may God bless you,

Ancient Order of Hibernians | St. Patrick Division 2 | Babylon, NY

Tom Bennet – President

Requested Non-Perishable Items:

Boxed Cereal

Canned Meats

Canned Fruits / Vegetables

Mayo / Ketchup / Mustard / Oil-Vinegar

Peanut Butter

Jelly / Jam

Pasta

Tomato Sauce in jars

Coffee / Tea / Hot Chocolate

Parmalat Milk

Powdered Milk

Cake / Pancake Mix

Rice / Beans

Canned Tuna / Salmon

Food Drive for Our Lady of Lourdes Outreach

June 10 – 11, 2017

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

“And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." Find ways to let the Lord

deeper into your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The

next WWME Weekends are Nov. 3-5, 2017 in Huntington, NY and June 10-11, 2017 in

Medway, MA. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 718-344-3700 or visit us

at http://www.wwmeli.org.

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OLL Raffles

Winners to be drawn at the OLL School Kids Fashion Show on June 10, 2017 Winners need not be present All proceeds benefit OLL School

You will receive your raffle tickets after you return this form and payment to the office.

Credit Cards Accepted! Please email fashionshow@ollschool.org for questions or to purchase raffle tickets with a credit card.

Please make checks out to “Our Lady of Lourdes School”. Cash accepted as well.

Please return this form and payment to the attention of “Fashion Show Raffle” by June 8th.

Family Name ______________________________________ Phone Number ______________________________________ Total # of Tickets ($10 per ticket or 3 tickets for $25) _______ # of tickets for Nintendo Switch _________

# of tickets for Camps ‘R’ Us _________ Amount Enclosed _________

Enter for a chance to win 2 fantastic prizes!!!

$10 per ticket or 3 for $25

A Nintendo Switch Game

Console

2 Weeks of Camps ‘R” Us

Summer Camp at OLL

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DRVC School of Missionary Disciples The DRVC School of Missionary Disciples is a two year process of

personal, intellectual, spiritual and pastoral formation for adult Catholics

that offers an exciting, integrated approach to discipleship through

instruction, prayer, faith sharing and development of leadership skills.

Is the DRVC School of Missionary Disciples for you? It might be if you desire…

to expand and deepen your knowledge of the Catholic Faith and Holy Scripture.

to deepen your understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church and discover how to connect

to your life and the world today.

to grasp the true meaning of living the Gospel in daily life.

To learn more join us on Tuesday, June 6, 7:00pm at:

St Martin of Tours, Amityville Genesis Room of the School

or Saturday, June 17, 10:00am at:

SS Cyril & Methodius, Deer Park Faculty Room on the South Side of the Building

For more information, contact Mar ia Elena Barbier i at 516 678-5800 ext. 540

or via email at mbarbieri@drvc.org or visit our website www.drvc-faith.org

DRVC- Office of Faith Formation - June Workshop

Facilitator Training in Adult Faith Formation Level I Sign up for courses on strengthening your skills as an Adult Catechesis facilitator.

St Edward the Confessor Parish (Holy Family Room)

205 Jackson Ave, Syosset, NY 11791

June 20, 22, 27, & 29, 2017 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Register Today: drvc-faith.org

For more information contact Marie Ventimiglia at 516-678-5800 ext. 505

The Ministry of Family Healing invites you to

a Night of Prayer and Reflection

WEDNESDAY, June 7, 2017 at 7:30pm in the Parish Center

JOY in the MORNING! JOY in the MOURNING! JOY in the MOORING!

Come and reflect om how others have found joy through prayer.

Come and reflect on how one finds joy in unimaginable loss.

Come and reflect on how we may continue the journey of our lives to a place of peace and joy.

Please join us as we prayerfully explore, “Where Do You Find Your Joy”

Prayer and Reflection given by Marcy Chapuisat and Marge Valenti, with a special Guest Speaker.

Come and bring a friend. Food and fellowship to follow.

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First Annual Fashion Show - ROCK THE RUNWAY

Saturday, June 10th at 6:30pm

in OLL All Purpose Room

Bring your family and enjoy a nice evening out

Fashion Show

plus Viennese Hour, featuring Chocolate Fountains and other delectable desserts

plus DJ, Raffles, Games, and Prizes!!

Tickets: $25.00 per Adult, and $10.00 per School Age Child

Proceeds benefit Our Lady of Lourdes School

Rain or Shine Reservations Required Tickets $40 each RSVP by June 6

For reservations or more information, contact the Seminary Development Office at:

631-423-0483 x 102 or bmalone@icseminary.edu

The Babylon Chorale presents… “SUMMERTIME” Popular selections about summer from Gershwin to the Beach Boys, conducted by Jared Berry.

Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 8:00pm Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church

666 Albin Avenue, West Babylon, NY

Tickets: $20.00 for Adults / $15.00 for Seniors and Students

For more information, call: 516-799-4974, visit: www.babylonchorale.org

or email: thebabylonchorale@gmail.com

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Religion and Rock Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7am to 8am on WBAB 102.3

FM or 95.3 on the East End of Long Island. Listen on Saturdays at 11pm on Sirius Radio, Channel

159, the Catholic Channel and at 11pm on XM Satellite, Channel 117. Next Sunday’s theme is

“Graduation.”

Job Opening - Weekend Sacristan – St. Joseph Church, Babylon A position is open for a sacristan to work on Saturdays at St. Joseph’s Parish in Babylon. The hours

would be 9:30am to 6:30pm. Duties include setting up for funerals, weddings, assisting at First Holy

Communions, Reconciliations, setting up for Mass, collection drop-off, closing Church and keeping

Church looking neat and clean. Availability to cover Sunday sacristan schedule, when needed.

Experience preferred.

Qualified candidates may call (631) 669-0068 x105 or e-mail jzollo@stjosephsbabylon.org.

Golden Jubilee of the Charismatic Renewal Mark your calendars. Come and celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Charismatic Renewal in our

Catholic Church. The Charismatic Conference and celebration will be held in Scranton, Pennsylvania

at Scranton University. Conference dates are August 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2017. Our Jubilee Theme will be,

“All were filled with the Holy Spirit” Acts 2:4

Bus transportation is available for the weekend. A charter bus will be picking up all registered

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

For Conference Registration Forms and transportation information please call Anna Baciuska at

516-223-8594.

Vendors Wanted OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION R.C. CHURCH is once again celebrating their annual feast

in honor of their patroness from Wednesday, August 2nd through Sunday, August 6th. Great food,

music, rides and just fantastic fun. Vendors are welcome for the full five(5) days or less. For more

information, please call Flo in the rectory at 631-842-5211.

For All Young Adults!

The Diocese of Rockville Centre Ministry to Young Adults invites you to our

Second Annual “Scripture in the Sand” & BBQ

June 15, 2017 at Sunken Meadow Park – Field 4

Join us as we explore and discuss a selected scripture passage while enjoying the beauty of Sunken

Meadow! BBQ at 6:00pm, followed by Scripture on the Sand! Just come hungry and have an open

heart to God’s word! RSVP to Marianne Sheridan at msheridan@drvc.org by June 13th.

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Prayer

Dear Jesus,

Thank You

for my friends. Help

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Sharing the Gospel

Jesus prayed for His friends. He

knew they were a special gift

from God. He cared about His

friends and forgave them from His

heart. Everything that Jesus did

showed what God was like. Be a

friend like Jesus. Care for your

friends like God does.

The next time you talk to

God, pray for each of your

friends. Ask your friends to

pray for you, too.

Mission for the Week