September 16 - The Parish Family of Our Lady of Lourdes

Pastoral TeamMsgr. Brian McNamaraPastorRev. Patsy AmabileAssociate PastorRev. Robert ScheckenbackAssociate PastorDeacon John DeGuardiDeacon Tom LucieDeacon Jack MeehanCoordinator of StewardshipDeacon John TeufelSr. Margaret BickarSenior Ministry-SAGESr. Nancy CampkinDirector of Religious EducationTrish FrodellDirector of Parish Social MinistryLouise Jane KrolSchool PrincipalSr. Diane LionaDirector of Religious EducationMary McMahonBusiness ManagerRobin Reynolds-BrennanCoordinator of WorshipOLL Choir DirectorVita ScorciaMinistry Spiritual DirectorSr. Betty ToohigSenior Ministry-SAGEPastoral CouncilDiane AckerlyStacie BaltrusitisMary BorgsLisa CantalinoSonia DaSilvaNilo DeLeonJerry EspositoTrish FrodellRosalie MangelsMaryellen McKeeMsgr. Brian McNamaraDeacon Jack MeehanJohn MuldoonBob NataleEileen RegaVita ScorciaParish StaffAnnMarie BuonaspinaDirector of Youth ChoirsMichael BuonaspinaParish OrganistJennifer GallagherWomen’s Chorale DirectorMary Anne LettieriParish OfficeDebbie MeyerBulletin Editor/Business OfficeRosemary MulterSchool OfficeRita SperaReligious Education OfficeLori WalshParish OfficeParish Office661.3224, option 1Monday-Thursday9 AM - 7:30 PMFriday: 9 AM - 5 PMSaturday: 9 AM - 3 PMSunday: 9 AM - 2 PMemail: ParishOffice@ollchurch.orgfax: 661.7143website: www.ollchurch.orgOur Lady of Lourdes School587.7200, option 2Monday-Friday9 AM - 3 PMemail: lkrol@ollschool.orgReligious Education Office661.5440, option 3Monday-Friday9 AM - Noon1 PM - 5 PM7 PM - 9 PMemail: ReligiousEd@ollchurch.orgParish Outreach Office661.9262, option 4Monday- Friday9:30 AM - 3:30 PM3 OLL-#439

Rite of Christian Initiation for AdultsWhat’s it all about?IF you are an adult AND… you were never Baptized… you were Baptized in another faith and would like to become a baptized Catholic…you never received Holy Communion (Eucharist)… you never received your ConfirmationIF you are an adult AND one or all of the circumstances above apply to you…IF you feel you would like to become a baptized Catholic or become more fully initiated intoyour Catholic faithOur email address is RCIA@ollchurch.org or call the Parish Office at 661.3224, option #1,and we would be happy to help you.Good Samaritan Prayer Group of L.I.The Good Samaritan Prayer Group of Long Island holds theirmeetings every Friday (except the first Friday of the month) atOLL School in Room 16 from 8 PM until 10 PM. All are welcometo experience singing, praying and fellowship each evening.Religious EducationPEP 1 Registration Dates 2012For children entering public school, grade 1-September – 2012.Meetings will take place in the Parish Center, (room opposite theplayground on Hunter Ave.) Please note: Baptismal Certificatesrequired for any child being registered in PEP 1.Monday, September 24Tuesday, September 25Wednesday, October 10Thursday, October 1110 AM10 AM and 7:30 PM7:30 PM10 AMIf this is your first child in our program, the registration fee(Family Fee) is $180 andtextbooks are $25 (if needed). Details will be provided at the meeting. All Religious Educationinformation may be obtained by going to our OLL website ollchurch.org and click on ReligiousEducation link or go to our echalk website ollreled.org and click on Religious EducationCalendar, or Religious Education Programs, or Adult Faith Formation.4 OLL-#439

Pastor’s LetterDear Parishioners:Greetings from the rectory! I hope and trust that all goes well by you and that you are enjoyingthe wonderful fall weather.As I write this letter, the rides and food concessions are being set up in the parking lot; theweather is supposed to be good so I am keeping my fingers crossed that we all have an enjoyableannual Italian Family Feast. I hope to see you all there to have a good time and tosupport the parish as well.With the end of summer and the start of school, life is in full swing in the parish with meetingsgalore. The meetings are a sign of the vibrant ministries here in the parish. I hope everyonetries to take advantage of these ministries and spiritual opportunities. But, these areonly opportunities; we have to make the decision to take advantage of these opportunities ornot to take advantage of these opportunities. If you have a good voice, join the choir.Think about becoming a Eucharistic Minister, lector, etc. Consider becoming a ReligiousEducation catechist. Use you talents and time to help others in the parish.For those who can remember a recent baptismal ceremony, the priest or deaconoffers the parents and godparents a small lit candle with the admonition tokeep the flame of faith burning brightly in their child. As parents, we havethat responsibility toward our children to feed that flame of faith. Thatresponsibility leads us to bring them to Mass every Sunday, to learn about theirfaith through our outstanding parish school or Religious Education program.But we also have a responsibility towards ourselves when we are adults. As an adult, haveyou fed that flame of faith given to you by your parents and godparents? Are you trying togrow in your faith? We grow in our faith by increasing our knowledge of our faith and ofChrist, by serving our community and by our increased prayer. How are you doing in theseareas? Do you need to improve in these areas?Our Lady of Lourdes Parish family is trying to help each one of us to grow in these areas.Take advantage of these opportunities. I think you will be glad that you did!Remember: Together, we can do something beautiful for God.In Christ,Msgr. BrianPS:So far the parish is 1 for 2 – Jet win, Giant loss! I am hoping for improvement thisweekend and let’s go 2 for 2 (with some Yankee wins thrown in as well!).5 OLL-#439

Around Our ParishMen’s Prayer Group-morningWe invite all men of the parish to meet for prayer and reflection after the 8 AM Mass onThursday, September 20, in the Parish Center.We meet once a month to read and discuss the Scriptures for the following Sunday.Come with your ideas and suggestions. We’ll gather for conversation and fellowship.Call Jack Fitzgerald at 587.5548 for more information.You Are Invited…What: To be a member of the 11 AM ChoirWho: Everyone who likes to sing or plays and instrumentWhen: Thursday evenings at 7 PM, beginning September 6(it’s not too late)Where: The ChurchMen’s Prayer Group-eveningAn evening Men’s Prayer Group! It will be held once a month, on the third Tuesday of eachmonth, from 7:30 PM until 8:30 PM in the Spiritual Life Center. The next meeting willbe on Tuesday night, September 18 . Come with your ideas. We’ll read and discuss theLiturgy for the following Sunday Mass.For more information, call Bob Natale at 893.3041, Charles Zeiss at 669.7189, or CliffProctor sat 669.3198.Support GroupsAlcoholics Anonymous: Monday and Tuesday at 8 PM and Saturday at 2 PM and 7 PM inLourdes Hall (convent lower level.)ALANON: Wednesday at 10 AM in Lourdes Hall (convent lower level.) Free babysitting availableBeginner’s meeting at 9:30 AMAA Day-by-Day/Girls Night Out: Thursday at 7:30 PM in Lourdes Hall (convent lower level.)Our Lady of LourdesCYO Basketball RegistrationMonday, September 17 and Tuesday, September 187 PM to 8:30 PMAll Purpose RoomGirls and boys-grades 1 –9For more info call or email:Kevin Walsh 516.902.3375 / KWalsh91957@gmail.comor Ed Ryan 631.988.0107/ERyan@EdRyanRealEstateGroup.com .6 OLL-#439

Around Our ParishSt. Pius X Enriched Living Facility“Caring for those who cared for us”The special collection for retired priests, living at St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility, willtake place the weekend of September 22/23.Our Priests, at retirement, often have given forty years or more to the mission of ourChurch and bringing people closer to Christ. The St. Pius X residence enables thesededicated men who need extra care and attention to live at a facility that provides themwith that special care, while still enabling them to serve as active fully engaged membersof the community.The Catholic Church of Long Island is blessed and privileged to be able to care for oursenior priests - men who have dedicated their lives to serving God and our community.We welcome your support of this important endeavor.For more information or to donate online go to www.drvc.org/stpiusxor call516-379-5210 ext 229 for more information.SAGEThe SAGE Group (Senior Advocates for Growth and Enrichment) will meet on Tuesday,September 18 in the Parish Center at 9 AM.Women’s Prayer Group-morningWe invite all women to gather once a month on the firstThursday at 9 am in the Spiritual Life Center,on October 4.We will read the scriptures for the upcoming Sunday, and discusshow they relate to us in our everyday life. For more informationcall Vita Scorcia at 669.4717 or Carol Fitzgeraldat 587.5548.Women’s Prayer Group-eveningWe invite all women to gather together once a month on the first Thursday at 7:30pm inthe Spiritual Life Center on October 4.We will read the scriptures for the upcoming Sunday and discuss how they relate to us inour everyday life.For more information call Vita Scorcia at 669.4717 or Stacie Baltrusitis at661.4254. Come and join us...All Are Welcome!7 OLL-#439

Altar ServersATTENTION any young people, boys and girls 4 th grade and up...Do you want to be an Altar Server? What a great way to get more involved when we’repraying together. It’s also a service to the Parish that we really need you for. If you havenot thought about it already, please give it some thought now. If you want to sign up forthe training sessions contact the Parish office at 661-3224 and leave a message For Mrs.Nancy Kuchler or contact her at nkuchler@ollschool.org. The training will be soon, andwe will contact you (the dates for the training will be in the bulletin as well) Hope you sayYES to this call!Education of a LifetimeA Catholic High School education offers young people a challenging, value-centeredliberal arts education. It also affords each student an opportunity to test abilities, add skills,build confidence and develop an understanding of faith, while preparing for college and for life.Open Houses present students and parents with a special opportunity to gain informationabout the programs, faculty, and facilities of the Catholic High Schools on Long Island.Administrators, faculty members, staff, and students are available to describe schoolprograms and to answer questions at the Open House events. For additional information onparticular schools, plan to attend one or more of the Open Houses.Open House ScheduleSunday, September 16 10 AM - 1 PM St. Anthony’s High SchoolSunday, September 23 12 PM - 2:30 PM Holy Trinity DHSSaturday, October 13 10 AM - 1 PM Kellenberg Memorial HS2 PM - 4 PM Chaminade HSSunday, October 21 10:30 AM - 2 PM St. John the Baptist DHSThe Catholic High School Entrance Exam is scheduled for Saturday, October 27.Please submit registration by October 3. Walk-ins are permitted on day of test.Applications for the Catholic High School entrance exam are available at theOLL School Office. If you have any questions, please call the OLL School Officeat 661.7200, option #2.8 OLL-#439

Congratulations Sister Lynn Caton, CSJLynn Caton professed her final vows as a Sister of St. Joseph on Saturday, September 8, 2012at Sacred Heart Chapel in Brentwood.Lynn is a member of our OLL Parish Family as are her parents, Geraldine and Gerald Henry.Lynn is a gifted singer and was a cantor in our Music Ministry.Lynn stood before all present and said her Act of Profession. She received her “profession ring”from S. Helen Kearney, President of the Congregation.We wish her many blessings as she continues to live out her call of “Love of God andNeighbor” as a Sister of St. Joseph.ConfirmationOn Wednesday, November 7, Bishop William Murphy, will administer the Sacrament ofConfirmation to the candidates of our parish. These young women and men are the chosenmembers of this community who have studied, served and prepared for this Sacrament.During the next few weeks, they will continue their journey towards Confirmation and evengreater involvement in the life of our Church. The Confirmation Candidates of our parishwill participate in “Spirit Nights” with their parents and sponsors. These times together willbe an opportunity for them to experience how important it is to be active faith-filled membersof the church community. Each “Spirit Night” will include celebrating Mass with ourparish family Sunday evening at 6 PM.Please pray for our Confirmation Candidates as they embrace this very important commitmentin their faith journey and that they will continue to be strengthened, loved and supportedby YOU… their parish family.9 OLL-#439

Altar SocietyAltar linens this week will be cared for by Angela Mac Dermott.If you would like to help care for our altar needs,please call the Parish Office at 661.3224.Canned chiliCanned fruitCanned vegetablesPork & beansSoupsTunaPastoral Care of Our SickPlease call the Parish Office at 661.3224 to leavethe names of parishioners who: Are homebound and would like to receive theEucharist.Are in Good Samaritan Hospital and would like to bevisited by a member of our Pastoral Care Ministry.Would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.Pray for Our SickPlease remember to keep in your thoughts and prayers …Baby Patrick Anthony, Joseph Badala, Jr., Catherine Battiata, Frank Bevilacqua,Gina Blydenburg, Joe Bucci, George Camilleri, Robert Capasso, Nicole Cerny,Neil Coogan, Paula Dannhauser, Beverly DeCanio, Jeanne DellaRagione, John Desmond,Frank Edwards, Franklin Edwards, Jake Feldman, Joann Fiorello, Gaetano Fiorini,Rudy Fusco, Vivian Gordon, Margaret Hanly, Max Iliano, George Impellizeri, Joan Isopo,Debbie Lamb, Nora Lee, Terry Lodespoto, Christopher Maher, Marge Marotta,Tony Marotta, Vicky Massaro, Danielle Mazzarone, Denise Michelback, Rosalie Montanino,Philomena Owens, Phyllis Pascuita, Ethel Pellegrino, Joanne Popper, Hilda Poulos,Joe Radosti, Baby Paige Rajotte, Joseph Schiavone, Isabella Shaw, Derek Stahl,Lyndsey Stahl, John Stephen, John Sweeney, Nancy Turano13 OLL-#439

Catechetical SundaySeptember 16, 2012Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:In union with the Church throughout the country, we gather today with gratitude to celebrateCatechetical Sunday. How timely that the theme for this Catechetical Sunday is: Catechists andTeachers as Agents of the New Evangelization. During this past year our energies have gone torenew our Sunday Celebration of the Eucharistic Liturgy using the new translation of the RomanMissal. Our efforts to assist our parishioners to Belong More Deeply as they celebrate the liturgytogether are bearing fruit.As we prepare to enter into the Year of Faith we look to our catechists to be agents of the NewEvangelization as we encourage all to Belong More Deeply. On this Sunday we recognize all whoare involved in catechetical ministry. We recognize those who teach children and those who prepareparents bringing their infants for Baptism. We recognize those involved in marriage preparationas well as those who help our youth to come to know Christ. We include those who prepareour catechumens as they seek to be one with us. We pray that each of these catechists mightbecome more deeply in love with Christ and His Church.The writings of our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI and the agenda for the Synod on New Evangelizationset for Rome in October make it very clear that the catechetical mission of the Church isshared by every member. This mission is advanced by the many committed catechists who witnessto the faith as they teach others. As chief catechist of this Diocese of Rockville Centre I thankyou for sharing your faith and I encourage you to begin the Year of Faith with me on the weekendof October 13 – 14. As each of us strives to Belong More Deeply may our prayer for each otherbear much fruit as we together carry on the great mission which Christ left to us, His Church.Sincerely yours in Christ,Bishop of Rockville Centre14 OLL-#439