19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEAugust 9, 2015 Page 2 PARISH LIFE AND MINISTRY En Pr 2015 THIS MONDAY...

PASTORAL STAFF PASTORAL STAFF PASTORAL STAFF PASTORAL STAFF Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Joseph DeGrocco

Parochial Vicar: Rev. John Sureau Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Msgr. Daniel S. Hamilton

Deacons: Deacon Frank A. Odin, Deacon William Crosby Deacon Douglas G. Smith

Business Manager: Deacon Thomas J. Bast Coordinator of Faith Formation: April Kleinlaut Music Director: Christopher Ferraro

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: 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.

HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULEHOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULEHOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULEHOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE Vigil: 5:00 p.m.

Holy Day: 6:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 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 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 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 to 2:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 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.

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

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven;

whoever eats this bread will live forever;

and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the

life of the world. “

-John 6:51

19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 9, 2015

PARISH LIFE AND MINISTRY

Evening Prayer 2015 THIS MONDAY August 10, 2015

7:00 P.M.—Rectory Lawn

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

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

I am happy to announce that an Associate Pastor has been assigned to replace Fr. Ethel. Fr. Fidelis Ezeani, a priest of the Diocese of Orlu, Nigeria, will arrive at OLPH on Mon-day, August 10. We're very happy to welcome Fr. Fidelis, as this will now still leave us with three priests, as Fr. Alfred completes his studies in the months ahead and prepares to return home. (Our new Mass schedule, which goes into effect in January, was devised with the thought of having three, not four, priests assigned here.) We wish many blessings to Fr. Fidelis in his priestly ministry here and as he transitions into the life of our parish in the weeks ahead.

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A BRIEF MESSAGE FROM MSGR. JOE CONCERNING PRIEST ASSIGNMENTS AT OLPH

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THE LOST BOY!: Young Jesus in the Temple Please return this permission slip to the parish office along with payment (cash or a check

made payable to OLPH) by Monday, August 10, 2015.

Child’s Name:______________________________________ Grade in September 2015:___________ Address:____________________________________________ Phone:___________________________ Parent’s Name:______________________________________ E-mail:________________ ___________ Emergency Contact Number:____________________________________________________________

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

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

Open to all students entering

grade 3 through 12 Participation fee of $35 per child

or $60 for two children from the same family

Directed by Mrs. Amy Keller

Rehearsals Monday, August 17 to Friday, August 21

10:00am to 12:00pm

Dress Rehearsal Monday, August 24 at 5:00pm

Performance

Monday, August 24 at 7:00pm

The Lost Boy tells the story of Luke 2:39-52. Mary and Joseph lose track of twelve-year-old Jesus for three days, and when they finally find him, he is sitting in his “Father's house” demonstrating with his questions a great understanding of God. Within the musical is a reassuringly human message: even parents chosen by God can lose a child; even a perfect child can give his parents anxiety. The message is sure to comfort anyone who has ever been a parent, a child, or even those who have misplaced Jesus for a while.

PARISH GOLF OUTING

5th Annual OLPH Golf Outing

Monday, September 21, 2015 Rock Hill Country Club

Manorville, NY

8:00 A.M. Shotgun Start All for $140 per golfer!

(Option bus—$15 per person available)

All checks made payable to OLPH Knights of Columbus. Mail payment to Mr. Bob Dobres, 46 Linden Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757.

Tee signs and other sponsorship are available! For additional information contact Bob Dobres at 631.592.8697 or e-mail to [email protected].

SCHEDULE 6:00 A.M.—Bus Leaves from Lindenhurst 7:00 A.M—Registration and Full Hot Breakfast 8:00 A.M.—Shotgun Start Lunch at the Turn: Hot Dogs, Burgers, Sausage and Peppers 1:00 P.M.—Cocktails Dinner Buffett—Choice of 10 Items Awards and 3 Hour Open Bar 4:00 P.M.—Bus Returns to Lindenhurst!

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YOUTH MINISTRYYOUTH MINISTRYYOUTH MINISTRYYOUTH MINISTRY

“PICTURE YOURSELF” WITH FLAT FRANCIS

PPPPROVIDES HHHHOPE

FAMILY LIFEFAMILY LIFEFAMILY LIFEFAMILY LIFE

Our Family Life Ministry is inviting everyone in the parish to get ready for Pope Francis’ visit by giving him a big OLPH wel-come! How? By using Flat Francis! You can download Flat Francis by going to www.olphlindenhurst.org. Then we want all to take pictures of themselves with Flat Fran-cis. We want to see selfies, family pictures, group shots, youth meetings, ministry meetings, music camp, Evening Prayer, choirs and service projects. Send those pictures to [email protected]. Then in September, we’ll gather after the 9:30 A.M. Mass for a video montage of all of the pictures and a brief overview of why Pope Francis’s visit to the church is so important. Start downloading and taking pictures today!!!

Summer Trip to...

The Shrine of The Shrine of The Shrine of The Shrine of Our Lady of the IsleOur Lady of the IsleOur Lady of the IsleOur Lady of the Isle

Eastport, NY

Saturday, August 15, 2015 11:00 A.M. to about 3:00 P.M.

Our Family Life Ministry invites all to join us for a day of prayer and reflection at the shrine. The day will include the celebration of Mass, lunch (bring your own or purchase), the Rosary and time for reflection and recreation. It promises to be a great day! Individuals and families are welcome to “caravan” to the shrine by leaving OLPH at 10 or meeting at the Shrine at 11:00 A.M. For more information and to register, please contact Angela (516.445.9635) or Rose Garofalo at (631.226-7759) or e-mail to [email protected].

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NEXT

WEEK!

PRAYER AND WORSHIPPRAYER AND WORSHIPPRAYER AND WORSHIPPRAYER AND WORSHIP

HOLY HOUR FOR PEACEHOLY HOUR FOR PEACEHOLY HOUR FOR PEACEHOLY HOUR FOR PEACE In response to Bishop Murphy’s call for parishes to urgently pray for peace because of all the unrest in the world, please join us for a special Holy Hour de-voted 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 pm to 8:00 pm. The Holy Hour of Reparation which has been held on the first Sunday of the month will con-tinue every first Sunday evening as usual, with the prayers that are usually said for that first Sunday Ho-ly Hour.

Prayer for PeacePrayer for PeacePrayer for PeacePrayer for Peace Following Bishop Murphy’s request, we are asked to pray this prayer privately, and we are encouraged to use this prayer as a part of all meetings and gatherings held here at OLPH.

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 al-ways over us all. AMEN

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

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Making our Church Making our Church Making our Church Making our Church

Beautiful for GodBeautiful for GodBeautiful for GodBeautiful for God!!!!

Do you like to watch Home and Garden TV? Do you like to arrange and design plants and flowers? Does your house look like a florist? IF so, we may have the ministry for you! Doesn’t our Church look wonderful? It often looks like the “place to be” because of the dedi-cated parishioners who care for the plants and flowers each week. Can you spare some time on a Friday after-noon? Do you like to water, straighten up, clean up, and make our church even more beautiful? THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO DO IT! This is a great opportunity for retired parishion-ers and stay-at-home moms and dads (the kids can help too!) Interested? Please contact Rosaleen Walters at 631.226.3575 for more information.

The Way You Are Dressed The Way You Are Dressed The Way You Are Dressed The Way You Are Dressed DOES MatterDOES MatterDOES MatterDOES Matter!!!!

Please dress appropriately for Mass during the summer months. Attire that is meant for the beach, barbecues, boat or athletic field is inappropriate for Mass and is disre-spectful to the Lord as we offer ourselves to Him through the sacred actions in which we are engaged. It is also disrespectful to one’s brothers and sisters in the community. Your coopera-tion in continuing to dress up and dress ap-propriately for Mass during the summer weather is appreciated.

OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION Located in the school building Phone # 631.226.7725, x. 253 E-mail: [email protected] Coordinator: Mrs. April Kleinlaut

([email protected])

OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. TUESDAY: 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY: 3:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. THURSDAY: 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. FRIDAY: 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon SATURDAY: 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

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Pass It Forward… Become a Catechist!Become a Catechist!Become a Catechist!Become a Catechist! � Do you love your faith? � Do you enjoy sharing your faith with others? � Do you like working with young people to get them excited about their relationship with Christ?

� Do you have the joy of the Gospel in your heart and spirit?

Over 1150 children and young people, Levels 1 through 8, will sign up this fall to learn more about Jesus and the Catholic faith. You can help them learn and grow by becoming a catechist for Faith Formation.

With classes offered Saturday mornings, Monday evenings and Wednesday afternoons and evenings you are almost sure to find a time that fits your schedule. As you nurture the faith of our young, you will learn and grow as well!

As Pope Francis put it, “Don’t let lack of training stop you from evangelizing.” We provide you with training, materials, and support. We still have 3 classes open in Session 3 (11:30-12:30). Won’t you help?

If interested or for more information, contact [email protected] or call (631)226-7725.

OLPH YOUTH SERVICE CORPS There is such a great need for service in the life of our parish and often a huge number of young people who want to help those in need. The Service Corps is one way to make this connection.

Last year, over 100 middle and high school teens and college young adults assisted on projects ranging from the Community Meal to Vacation Bible Camp to the St. Bernard League, and assisting parishioners in need and more!

Here’s how it works: 1. ANY middle school, high school and college aged students send their contact information to Fr. John at [email protected] (You do not need to already belong to any OLPH existing Youth Ministry groups.)

2. As requests for help come from or come into our parish, you’ll be contacted to see if you can help. 3. If you can help with a particular project, great! If not, no problem. You’ll be contacted for the next one!

This is also a great way to meet high school and middle school service requirements as you are reaching out to those within our own local and parish community. By serving through the OLPH Youth Service Corps, you are also connecting and building relationships within our own OLPH community.

SIGN UP TODAY Complete the form or by e-mail Fr. John at [email protected].

YES!!! Sign me up for the Youth Service Corps at OLPH!

Name_____________________________________

Home Phone #______________________________

Cell Phone #__________________

E-mail______________________@____________

In September, I will be in (check one) ____Middle

School (Grade ___) ___High School (Grade ___)

___College

NEW Food Pantry List!

PORK & BEANSPORK & BEANSPORK & BEANSPORK & BEANS

MACARONI & CHEESEMACARONI & CHEESEMACARONI & CHEESEMACARONI & CHEESE

CANNED FRUITCANNED FRUITCANNED FRUITCANNED FRUIT

JELLO (NOT PUDDING!)JELLO (NOT PUDDING!)JELLO (NOT PUDDING!)JELLO (NOT PUDDING!)

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SHELF STABLE MILKSHELF STABLE MILKSHELF STABLE MILKSHELF STABLE MILK

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Thank you for your continued generosity.Thank you for your continued generosity.Thank you for your continued generosity.Thank you for your continued generosity.

Cut out this list and bring it with you

when you go shopping!

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

� Driving Ministry: Maureen Russo—631.226.4182

� Golden Age Society: Dolores Barone—631.957.3432

� Homeless Van Ministry: Regina Muir—631.226.2709—[email protected]/Tony Spina—516.473.4021 � 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: 631.226.7725

� 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: Fr. John Sureau—631.226.7725—[email protected]

� Widows/Widowers: Rita Gardell— 631.252.5494

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 the “New” School Building

Use Parking Lot located on corner of Gates & High Streets

631.226.7725 x. 234 The office is open:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 A.M.—12 Noon

Saturday 1:30–3:00 P.M.

In this Gospel the love that Jesus reveals through the symbol of the cross is: self-giving, sacrificial healing, forgiv-ing, in solidarity with the weak, confident in the power of God. During the hot summer months many of the elderly, especially those who are sick, are not able to find relief from the heat. Please help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul bring respite and hope to them.

SUPPORT THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

The OLPH Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Memorial Cards are a wonderful way to honor the dearly departed while benefitting the less fortunate in our community. A beautiful “Living Memorial” Card will be sent acknowledging your donation to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Donation forms are available on the pew ledges, in the SVDP Food Pantry (9am –12noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:30 pm—3pm Saturday) or at the Rectory. For further information, please contact Janet Hume at the SVDP Office at 631-226-7725, x. 234.

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BLUE DOOR THRIFT BOUTIQUEBLUE DOOR THRIFT BOUTIQUEBLUE DOOR THRIFT BOUTIQUEBLUE DOOR THRIFT BOUTIQUE See next page for more information.

CATHOLICS FOR THE CATHOLICS FOR THE CATHOLICS FOR THE CATHOLICS FOR THE FREEDOM OF RELIGIONFREEDOM OF RELIGIONFREEDOM OF RELIGIONFREEDOM OF RELIGION See page 19 for information about the Rosary Rally for Peace.

COMMUNITY MEAL MINISTRYCOMMUNITY MEAL MINISTRYCOMMUNITY MEAL MINISTRYCOMMUNITY MEAL MINISTRY Did you know OLPH offers a meal for the those in

need in our local community once a month? The Communi-ty Meal Ministry is in need of food preparers, servers, set up and clean up people.

To learn more about one of OLPH’s newest ministries, contact Debbie MacDonald at 516.626.2529 or e-mail to [email protected]

DRIVING MINISTRYDRIVING MINISTRYDRIVING MINISTRYDRIVING MINISTRY Our Driving Ministry serves those who are in need of transportation to medical appointments and other essential paces. WE ARE IN NEED OF

DRIVERS! Can you spare an hour or two, once in a while, to help a fellow parishioner? Please contact Maureen Russo as soon as possible at 631.226.4182 for all the information you need.

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

Are you looking to meet other women and men your age for times of spirituality, socializing

and social action?

On Monday, August 10th We will be hosting the OLPH Evening Prayer

on the Rectory Lawn at 7PM. For information, call Gail Tonnessen at 631-957-1449 or email to [email protected].

HOMELESS MINISTRY Our Homeless Ministry minsters each Wednesday evening to local homeless. Each week, we meet, serve and minister to between 15 and 20 individu-als in our local community? Want to learn more about getting involved in this ministry? Contact Fr. John at [email protected] or call 631.226.7725. This is a great opportunity for women and men 18 and above. High school students may participate. Contact Fr. John for more information about this as well. Can you help to make sandwiches or soup for one of our van runs? If so, contact Regina Muir at [email protected]. Are you able to donate and support our ministry? Right now, we can use gift cards to Dollar Tree, K Mart, Target, Walmart and Five Below. These cards allow us to buy certain items we know are helpful and useful to those we serve. Financial do-nations are always welcomed and appreciated!

SENIOR MOMENTSSENIOR MOMENTSSENIOR MOMENTSSENIOR MOMENTS GIVE YOURSELF A CHALLENGE

The Senior Moments Ministry is a committed spiritual family who meet twice a month on the 2nd & 4th Tues-day from September to June and on the 4th Tuesday only in July and August.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Check upcoming editions of the bulletin for more details!

SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRYSPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRYSPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRYSPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY

Our next Special Needs Mass for those who with special needs and those who love them will be cel-ebrated on

Saturday, September 5, 2015 4:00 P.M.—Auditorium

Want to help prepare for our monthly Mass and other special needs events? Contact Caroline Grogan at (631)225-7688 or email to [email protected].

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Happenings

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OLPH: OLPH: OLPH: OLPH: OOOOUR LLLLOVE PPPPROVIDES HHHHOPE

El grupo de oración “Jesús es el camino la verdad y la vida”. Te invita a alabar y glorificar a DIOS todos los jueves a las 7:00 PM en la cafetería. Comenzando con el Santo Rosario. Únete a nosotros en oración, Alabanzas y reflexión de la palabra de DIOS. Todos los martes llevamos el Santo Rosario a los hogares para orar en familia. Lleva la bendición a tu casa. Interesados favor llamar a Virginia Constantino al (631) 957-1149. El sacramento del bautizo. Las ceremonias bautismales se llevan a cabo cada segundo y cuarto domingo del mes. Los padres que necesiten bautizar a sus hijos deben atender alas sección de charlas, estas charlas son cada primer y tercer lunes del mes. Para más información sobre los sacramentos del bautizo matrimonio y servicio pastorales. Unción de los enfermos y la Eucaristía, Contacto Padre Juan Sureau - 631.226-7725 x. 224 o email: [email protected] o en español, Irma González 631 620-2401 o correo electrónico: [email protected].

Lecturas del domingo 16 de agosto del 2015Lecturas del domingo 16 de agosto del 2015Lecturas del domingo 16 de agosto del 2015Lecturas del domingo 16 de agosto del 2015

La sabiduría de Dios ha preparado su vino y ha puesto la mesa. Él nos invita en la lectura de hoy: “Vengan a comer mi pan y a beber el vino que he mezclado.” Esta es la invitación que hoy nos hace el Señor. Que sepamos responder a esa invitación. Sabiendo que él esté siempre con nosotros. Primer Lectura (Proverbios 9:1-6): Comiendo y Bebiendo Sabiduría La Sabiduría quiere entregarse a sí misma como alimento y bebida, para dar inspiración y vida. Cristo, la Palabra de Dios, es la verdadera Sabiduría. En el banquete de la eucaristía nos transforma en imagen y se-mejanza de Dios. Segunda Lectura (Efesios 5:15-20): Alabando al Padre por medio de Cristo Es el Espíritu Santo quien enseña a los cristianos la verdadera sabiduría de la vida. En la asamblea litúrgica cantan su acción de gracias al Padre por medio de Jesucristo. Evangelio (Juan 6:51-58): Compartiendo la Vida de Jesús por medio de la Eucaristía. Nos alimentarnos con el cuerpo y sangre del Señor, participamos de la vida de Jesús y estamos seguros de que él nos resucitará de entre los muertos. Den Gracias al Señor por la Eucaristía ¡Qué afortunados somos, teniendo la eucaristía! Aquí está Jesús asegurándonos: “Yo estoy con ustedes y vivo en medio de ustedes, y les doy no un regalo cualquiera, sino me doy a mismo como alimento para el viaje de la vida. Coman mi pan de vida y beban mi vino de alegría y de redención. Esto es yo mismo que me doy por ustedes.” De esta manera Jesús nos hace también a nosotros capaces de entregarnos a Dios y a los hermanos. Que ésta sea una celebración de acción de gracias, con el Señor en medio de nosotros.

EL MINISTERIO HISPANEL MINISTERIO HISPANEL MINISTERIO HISPANEL MINISTERIO HISPANOOOO

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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 prep-aration session 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 Chris-tian 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 process of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Please contact Fr. John at the Parish Office to begin the process.

Adults who have been baptized Catholic and who have received Holy Com-munion but who still need the Sacrament of Confirmation should enroll in our Adult Confirmation Classes. Please contact Fr. John 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 Marie Foster Greg Guido Sonia Hansen John Keller Mary Mullan Kevin Sabella

Christina Taparata James Totino Pete Triolo

Msgr. Joe DeGrocco

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

Robert Dobres John Reynolds

YOUR PARISH YOUR PARISH YOUR PARISH YOUR PARISH

FINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEE

David Barrett Deacon Tom Bast Gerry Chille (Chair)

Ed Cirella Meg Danaher, CFP®, CLU®

Bob Dobres Bob Meade John Reynolds

Msgr. Joe DeGrocco

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

Robert Becker Mark Costantino Barbara McPhail Mike Williams

Msgr. Joe DeGrocco Chris Ferraro

Deacon Doug Smith Fr. John Sureau Alice Vozzo

Please feel free to speak to any

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

NameNameNameName ExtExtExtExt EmailEmailEmailEmail

Deacon Tom Bast, Business Manager 204 [email protected]

Carmel Becker, Bulletin 246 [email protected]

Patti Chavis, Parish Secretary 212 [email protected]

Linda Coppola, Business Office Assistant 214 [email protected]

Msgr. Joseph DeGrocco, Pastor 206 [email protected]

Faith Formation Office 253 [email protected]

Christopher Ferraro, Director of Music 210 [email protected]

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

Rectory Reception Desk 200

St. Vincent de Paul 234 [email protected]

Fr. John Sureau, Associate Pastor 203 [email protected]

Josephine Vagelatos, Administrative Assistant to the Pastor

206

[email protected]

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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 at 631-226-7725, x. 200. Names remain in the bulletin for three weeks. WE REMEMBERWE REMEMBERWE REMEMBERWE REMEMBER

We remember those who have died in our parish community this week:

Salvatore Abate Georgia A. Rea John Roedel Julia Pizza

“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.”

MASS MEMORIALSMASS MEMORIALSMASS MEMORIALSMASS MEMORIALS A beautiful way to remember a loved one! Memorials

used during the Masses for week of August 9-15:

Altar Bread & Wine In Memory of

Anthony Salvi

Requested by

The OLPH Rectory Staff

Please contact the Parish Office at 631.226.7725 for

other options for memorials.

August 9, 2015

Jean Gusmano Mary Terrusa Jennie Ricci

Dominick Barone Jim Carney

George Anderson Carol Gilroy Jeanie Tomaselli Frank Razzagone Eugenia Cedeno Teresa Grasso

Kathleen Farrell Eileen Donahue Theresa Caltabiano Lambert Feutchmann Teresa Smith Joan Cox

Millie Messina Christopher Knowd Cristina Verecka Patricia Grasso Kaylin Zimms

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

Max Henry Pektus

We welcome the newest members of the Catholic community here at

OLPH!

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 Time:

Peter Conte & Alicia Albano

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK & ANOINTING OF THE SICK& ANOINTING OF THE SICK& ANOINTING 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. If you or a family member are ill and wish to re-ceive Holy Communion, please contact the parish office. One of our parish priests will come visit you and an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Com-munity will then visit each week. We pray for the sick and the homebound of our parish at each and every Mass.

August 9, 2015

Monday, August 10, 2015

9:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul Rm. 24

2:30 PM St. Vincent de Paul Meeting Room 24

6:30 PM Devotions Church

7:00 PM Summer Evening Prayer Rectory Lawn

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

6:30 PM Cantor Training Workshop Church St. Lucy

7:00 PM Junior Legion of Mary Room 24

7:45 PM Community of Praise Prayer Room 16

8:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous Cafeteria

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

9:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul Room 24

12:45 PM Exposition Church

2:30 PM Legion of Mary Room 24

6:30 PM Cantor Training Workshop Church

7:30 PM Homeless Van Ministry Room 13

Thursday, August 13, 2015

2-6:00 PM Church closed for cleaning Church

6:00 PM Widows & Widowers Room 18

6:30 PM Cantor Training Workshop Church

7:00 PM Spanish Prayer Group Cafeteria

8:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous Room 24

Friday, August 14, 2015

9:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul Room 24

8:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous (Young People)

Cafeteria

Saturday, August 15, 2015 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

RECEPTION DESK OPEN TIL 3PM, ALL OTHER OFFICES CLOSED - ACTIVITIES CANCELLED

6:00 PM Evening Prayer Church

Sunday, August 16, 2015

6:00 PM Evening Prayer Church

7:00 PM Prayers for Peace Church

8:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous Cafeteria

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY, August 10— Saint Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr

6:30 Margaret Mary Oley

12:15 Angela Romaniello

6:30 Devotions

TUESDAY, August 11— Saint Clare, Virgin

6:30 Anne Lozier

12:15 Marleny Leeds (Living)

WEDNESDAY, August 12— Weekday

(Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious)

6:30 The Savastano Family

12:15 Louis E. Rodrigues

12:45 Exposition

THURSDAY, August 13— (St. Pontian, Pope and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs)

6:30 Mary Michalski

12:15 Alfred Guardino

FRIDAY, August 14— Weekday

Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest & Martyr

6:30 Margaret O’Neill

12:15 Ryan Barrett

SATURDAY, August 15— The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

8:00 Joshua Maul

4:00 –4:45 Confessions

Vigil for 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

5:00 Kevin Kienle

Sunday, August 16 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

6:30 The Savastano Family

8:00 Dave Watkins

9:30 Flora Gonzales

11:00 Living & Deceased Members of the Christian Mothers & Guild

12:30 For the People of the Parish

5:00 Angela Cuffaro

August 9, 2015

MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK

WEEKLY OFFERING UPDATE August 1/2, 2015

Mass Time Attendance # of Envelopes

Weekly Collection

5:00 P.M. 299 122 $2,620.00

6:30 A.M. 115 47 1,761.00

8:00 A.M. 260 100 2,342.00

9:30 A.M. 317 92 1,787.00

11:00 A.M. 360 113 2,575.00

12:30 P.M. 317 80 1,793.50

5:00 P.M. 175 32 1,546.50

Total coin: 18.07

Mail-ins: 1,052.00 Children’s Envelopes 8 38.00

Faith Direct 1,955.18

TOTAL 1,843 602 $17,836.31

2014 TOTAL 1,870 611 $17,850.93

Candles $710.97

Poor Box $793.53

1st Saturday $91.38

Special Needs 348.06

“Peace” $2,462.00

Have you returned your

Summer Appeal

Envelope yet?

Thank you for your

generosity!

August 9, 2015

BULLETIN DEADLINESBULLETIN DEADLINESBULLETIN DEADLINESBULLETIN DEADLINES Please note the deadlines for upcoming bulle-tins. August 16th—The deadline for this bulletin has passed. August 23rd—Deadline: Friday, August 14th August 30th—Deadline: Friday, August 21st September 6th—Deadline: Friday, August 28th

Thank you for your cooperation.

Proverbs 9:1-6

The life spoken of in Proverbs is this-worldly, consisting of enjoying health and long life, possessing wealth, good reputation, and a family. But such a life cannot be attained without God’s help. Remembering that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 1:7), this chapter reiterates the stark contrast between wisdom and folly, here personified as the mistresses of two houses who each invite all to be their guests. Wisdom’s invitation comes first (vv. 1–6). She invites humanity to a banquet at her great house, the seven pillars of which most likely symbolize wholeness or perfection. The dinner has been prepared with the best food and wine, and all are welcome. The ig-norant or immature who visit there will be transformed at her table. Ephesians 5:15-20

As Paul tells the Ephesians, you cannot live your life as a Christian by going along with the general character of the world around you, which promotes escapism when things get difficult. But in contrast to that, he says, satisfy that need for something to stimulate and strengthen you by being filled with the Spirit, and seek out fellowship with other believers, for that is God's provision for this need in human life. John 6:51-58

When Jesus teaches His disciples that His flesh and blood are to be given for the life of the world, many desert Him. They know that He is not speaking figuratively, but literally. Jesus will offer Himself, His flesh and blood, once and for all as the Lamb of God for the sins of the world. But the fruit of that sacrifice is what we are to literally eat and drink so that His life may be sus-tained in us: the gift of Himself given to us in the Eucharist.

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

PREPARING FOR August 16, 2015

20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood,

you do not have life within you. John 6:58

Monday, August 10, 2015: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 + John 12:24-26

Tuesday, August 11, 2015: Deuteronomy 31:1-8 + Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14

Wednesday, August 12, 2015: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 + Matthew 18:15-20

Thursday, August 13, 2015:

Joshua 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17 Matthew 18:21—19:1

Friday, August 14, 2015:

Joshua 24:1-13 + Matthew 19:3-12

Saturday, August 15, 2015: 1 Chronicles 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2

1 Chronicles 15:54b-57 + Luke 11:27-28

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Proverbs 9:1-6 + Ephesians 5:15-20 + John 6:51-58

Gospel Reflection Questions….

After reading next Sunday’s readings and Gospel, take some time to pray on them before you come to Mass. Use the questions below to aid your reflection.

1. When people love each other they want to

be together. Explain the words “Whoever

eats my flesh remains in me and I in him” in

this light. Stating it many different ways,

how many times did Jesus suggest that the

crowd “eat this bread” in Sunday’s Gospel?

If we eat at the table of the Lord will he give

himself to us and give us eternal life?

2. Pope Francis commented on the Gospel in

which learned Jews listening to Jesus argue

among themselves, asking, “How can this

man give us his flesh to eat?” He explained

below who are the ones that respond only

with the head. According to Francis can we

correctly interpret the Gospel purely through

the intellect without regard to love and beau-

ty?

They are the great ideologues. These

ideologues cut off the road of love,

and also that of beauty. All a matter of

intellect! When ideology enters into

the church, when ideology enters into

our understanding of the Gospel, we

understand nothing. Ideologues falsify

the Gospel. Every ideological interpre-

tation, wherever it comes from—from

one side or the other—is a falsification

of the Gospel. And these ideologues—

we have seen them in the history of the

Church—end up being intellectuals

without talent, ethicists without good-

ness. And let’s not even speak of beau-

ty, because they understand nothing of

that.

Mass with Vatican printers, April 19, 2013

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CATHOLICS FOR THE FREEDOM OF RELIGION On Saturday, August 1st, OLPH’s Catholics for the Freedom of Religion Group led a Rosary Rally for Peace at the Village Square. The purpose of the rally was to pray for peace and a greater awareness of our call to protect Religious Freedom.

Do you want to be baptized? Do you want to become a

member of the Catholic Church? What are you waiting for?

What about you or someone you know? We are in the process of forming a new group of those interested in joining the Catholic Church. We need you to reach out and invite some you know who might be consider this to reach out to us here at OLPH!

If you or someone you know are not baptized or were baptized in another Christian faith, please contact Fr. John Sureau at 631.226.7725, x. 203 or e-mail to [email protected] to find out more about the process. Would you like to share your faith with those discerning God’s call in their own hearts? To accompany another in this process not only aids those in this process of formation but transforms you as well. For more information about adult process, contact Rita Pugh at 631.226.2083 or e-mail to: [email protected]. For information about becoming part of our children’s process, contact Rebecca Rama at 631.226.0505 or e-mail to [email protected].

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