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Page 1 HOMELESS MINISTRY HOMELESS MINISTRY HOMELESS MINISTRY HOMELESS MINISTRY FOOD PREPARERS FOOD PREPARERS FOOD PREPARERS FOOD 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 assist when you can— usually once every other month! DONATIONS DONATIONS DONATIONS DONATIONS We are in need of the following items: Jeans Men’s pants (slacks) Men's underwear - XL, XXL Medium weight hoodies - L, XL, 2XL Sneakers Shampoo - 1.5 oz. Lotion - 1.5 oz. If it is easier, we can always use Kmart gift cards (and the like) or financial donations, and we'll do the shop- ping. Donations can be dropped off at the Parish Office from 9:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m. daily and 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. on the weekends. MIDDLE AGES MIDDLE AGES MIDDLE AGES MIDDLE 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, June 6 7:00 p.m. in Room 24 Call Gail Tonnessen at 631-957-1449 or email her at [email protected] PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY May 21, 2017 BLUE DOOR BOUTIQUE The Blue Door Boutique is looking for a few more offerers to help out at the shop. Saturday shifts from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. are available and much needed. Come and join our team! We have a great time and serve a great need in the parish. For more information, email [email protected] Donaons gratefully accepted whenever the shop is open. Please no toys, stuffed animals, books or electric items. HOURS OF OPERATION M, W, F 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. SAT. 1:30-3:00 p.m. " On May 4, 2017, National Day of Prayer, President Trump issued "Executive Order Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty" Religious Discrimination by Grand Canyon Officials: A highly respected geologist has filed a complaint against the Grand Canyon National Park, accusing officials of denying him a research permit due to his "Christian faith and scientific viewpoints informed by his Christian faith," said Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel. Dr. Andrew Snelling had previously been allowed to conduct research in the Grand Canyon but his recent "request to obtain a few fist-sized rock samples was denied after Park officials learned of his Christian views about the Earth's beginnings." CATHOLICS FOR FREEDO CATHOLICS FOR FREEDO CATHOLICS FOR FREEDO CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION M OF RELIGION M OF RELIGION M OF RELIGION

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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 assist when you can—usually once every other month!

DONATIONSDONATIONSDONATIONSDONATIONS

We are in need of the following items:

Jeans Men’s pants (slacks) Men's underwear - XL, XXL

Medium weight hoodies - L, XL, 2XL

Sneakers Shampoo - 1.5 oz. Lotion - 1.5 oz.

If it is easier, we can always use Kmart gift cards (and the like) or financial donations, and we'll do the shop-ping.

Donations can be dropped off at the Parish Office from 9:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m. daily and 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

on the weekends.

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

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

Our next gathering is Tuesday, June 6

7:00 p.m. in Room 24 Call Gail Tonnessen at 631-957-1449 or email her at [email protected]

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY

May 21, 2017

BLUE DOOR BOUTIQUE

The Blue Door Boutique is looking for a few more offerers to help out at the shop. Saturday shifts from 1:30

p.m. to 3:00 p.m. are available and much needed. Come and join our team!

We have a great time and serve a great need in the parish.

For more information, email [email protected]

Dona�ons gratefully accepted whenever the

shop is open. Please no toys, stuffed animals,

books or electric items.

HOURS OF OPERATION M, W, F 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

SAT. 1:30-3:00 p.m.

"On May 4, 2017, National Day of Prayer, President Trump issued "Executive Order Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty"

Religious Discrimination by Grand Canyon Officials: A highly respected geologist has filed a complaint against the Grand Canyon National Park, accusing officials of denying him a research permit due to his "Christian faith and scientific viewpoints informed by his Christian faith," said Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel. Dr. Andrew Snelling had previously been allowed to conduct research in the Grand Canyon but his recent "request to

obtain a few fist-sized rock samples was denied after Park officials learned of his Christian views about the Earth's beginnings."

CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOCATHOLICS FOR FREEDOCATHOLICS FOR FREEDOCATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGIONM OF RELIGIONM OF RELIGIONM OF RELIGION

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May 21, 2017

DIOCESAN AND COMMUNITY NEWS

Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal

Parish __________________________________ Pledge: $_______

Name ___________________________________ Down payment: $_______

Address__________________________________

City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________ Signature: _____________________________Date:________

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May 21, 2017

EL MINISTERIO HISPANEL MINISTERIO HISPANEL MINISTERIO HISPANEL MINISTERIO HISPANOOOO 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 bautizar 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].

Liturgia Viva del Ascensión del Señor - Ciclo A - (Domingo VII de Pascua)

Domingo, 28 de mayo de 2017 LA ASCENSIÓN DEL SEÑOR (Ciclo A)

Ausente, Pero También Presente Yo Me Voy; Pero Les Envío a Ustedes Sean mis testigos hasta los confines de la tierra, dice el Señor. Sepan que estaré con ustedes siempre, hasta el fin del mundo. Que el Señor Jesús esté siempre con ustedes.

Primer Lectura (Hechos 1,1-11): ¿Por Qué Están Ustedes Mirando al Cielo? Al ascender a los cielos, Jesús confía su misión a los apóstoles. El Espíritu Santo les dará la fuerza para dar tes-timonio de Cristo, el Señor, ante todo el mundo. Segunda Lectura (Efesios 1,17-23): El Cristo Glorioso es la Cabeza de la Iglesia Pablo escribe que Cristo es ahora el Señor glorioso que vive en la Iglesia. Ojalá sintamos en nosotros su Espíritu para experimentar a Dios en nuestras vidas y para que nosotros, su Iglesia, vivamos la vida de Cristo. Evangelio (Mateo 28, 16-20): Jesús Nos Encomienda una Misión Jesús ha partido físicamente, pero nos ha dejado una tarea: Llevar a todos el mensaje de la Buena Nueva de sal-vación. Él permanece con nosotros y nos acompaña en esta misión. Este día de la Ascensión del Señor a los cielos es para nosotros una fiesta de alegría, pues celebramos al Señor Jesús en su gloria. Tenía que partir de esta tierra para no ser ya por más tiempo el compañero privilegiado exclusi-vamente de un pequeño grupo de apóstoles y discípulos. Una vez que fuera glorificado en el cielo, él pertenecería a todos los que quisieran acogerlo como su Señor. De ahora en adelante nosotros, su pueblo, tenemos que ser su figura y su rostro, su latido del corazón, su mano caritativa, su sonrisa, su fuerza que con frecuencia parece impo-tente. No temamos: Él ha prometido estar con nosotros hasta el fin de los tiempos, como está aquí ahora con no-sotros en esta eucaristía.

Le invitamos siempre a ser parte de nuestra familia Cristiana. Nuestra misión es que todos las naciones seamos uno bajo un solo Dios, Estableciendo una relación personal y profunda con nuestro señor Jesucristo, enseñando a niños y adultos acerca del amor de Dios atreves de las escrituras, y la práctica del amor y la caridad unos con otros y con los más necesitados , continuando su misión. Invitamos a todos los jóvenes de 11 años en adelante a las reuniones de jóvenes en ingles todos los viernes en los bajos de la iglesia de nuestra señora de la asunción en Copiague NY

Nuestra segunda colecta la próxima semana será para la Campaña Católica de la Comunicación. Esta campaña conecta a las personas con Cristo, aquí y en los países en desarrollo en el mundo, a través del Internet, la televisión, la radio y los medios impresos. El cincuenta por ciento de los fondos recaudados permanece en nuestra dió-cesis para financiar labores locales en el área de las comunicaciones. ¡Su contribución ayuda a di-fundir el mensaje del evangelio! Para informarse más, visite www.usccb.org/ccc.

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PRAYING FOR AND SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER

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

community this week:

Cecilia Lynch

Lydia M. Beni-Bonaguro

Edith M. Slaninka

Helen Brion

Walter Eby

Diane Aluska

“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

Dominic Alan Bacci

Jasper Ares Astore

Alyssa Dorothy Gervasio

We welcome the newest members of the Catholic community

here at OLPH!

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. Please make sure the person is aware the request has been made and that they are agreeable with their name printed in the bulletin. The name will remain on the list for about four weeks depending upon space.

May 21, 2017

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.

Second Announcement:

Michael Masciana & Kerri-Ann Legutko

Joshua May & Alissa Eckert

Jeremy Graham & Breanne Nugent

William Ramos & Rosa Torero

Anthony Amador & Christine Delano

PERPETUAL HELP MASS FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017

12:15 P.M. MASS

John W. Stoker Requested by Mary Stoker

In Honor & Thanksgiving of St. Joseph

Requested by Josephine Sansalone

Gary Foster Nora R. McMahon Pat Kleczkowski Rich Kleczkowski

MaryLou Miskovsky Susan Marcontonio

Kathy Fey Shannon Snyder Phil Pascarella Glenn Cording Heather Flores

Giovanny Mateo Flores

Patrick Pigott Sr. Dominick Bonanduci

John McPhail Margie Vacca Ralph Cassor

Lawrence Pancamo Robert Ortiz Dolly Gallo

Peggy McCloud

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MASS INTENTIONS

MONDAY, May 22— Easter Weekday

(Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious)

6:30 Joseph Sredniawski

12:15 Mothers Enrolled in the Mother’s Day

Novena TUESDAY, May 23—

Easter Weekday

6:30 Ann Vormittag

No 12:15 Mass due to Confirmation at 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, May 24— Easter Weekday

6:30 Adeline Gallo 12:15 Frank Massa

5:00 Dorothy Shook

THURSDAY, May 25— THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

6:30 Eugene Gardell 12:15 For the People of the Parish

7:30 Marjorie Legerlotz

FRIDAY, May 26— Saint Philip Neri, Priest

6:30 John Rafferty 12:15 Perpetual Help Mass (see page 16)

SATURDAY, May 27— Easter Weekday

(Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop)

8:00 Donald DeLeo Vigil for

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

5:00 Gloria Simek

Sunday, May 28 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

8:00 For the People of the Parish 10:00 George Cunningham 12:00 Lawrence Lanza

5:00 Antionette Polichetti

VIGIL FOR THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

PARISH CALENDAR Monday, May 22, 2017

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

2:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Meeting Room 24

4:15 p.m. Altar Server Training Church

7:00 p.m. Liturgy Committee Meeting St. Lucy

7:00 p.m. Devotions Church

Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:00 & 2:00 Confirmation Church

6:45 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Cafeteria

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

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 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

5:45 p.m. Christian Mother’s Enrollment Church

6:00 p.m. Van Run Room 10 7:30 p.m. RCIA Room 16

Thursday, May 25, 2017 SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

ALL RECTORY & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICES ARE CLOSED. RECEPTION DESK WILL REMAIN OPEN REGULAR HOURS 9:00A.M.—9:00 P.M.

4:15 p.m. Altar Server Training Church

8:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Church

Friday, May 26, 2017 9:00 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul/Food Pantry Room 24

1:00 p.m. Novena to the Holy Spirit after Mass Church

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

Saturday, May 27, 2017 12:00 p.m. Altar Server Training Church

4:00 p.m. Confessions Church

6:00 p.m. No Evening Prayer—replaced by the Novena to the Holy Spirit

Church

7:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Cafeteria

Sunday, May 28, 2017 All Masses Novena to the Holy Spirit after

all Masses Church

10:00 a.m. RCIC Room 18 1:00 p.m. Junior Legion of Mary Room24 2:00 p.m. Baptisms Church

6:00 p.m. No Evening Prayer—replaced by the Novena to the Holy Spirit

Church

8:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Cafeteria

May 21, 2017

All Parish Offices will be

CLOSED Monday, May 29

FOR MEMORIAL DAY.

The Rectory will re-open

Tuesday, May 30 at 9:00 a.m.

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SERVING AND SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER 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 Jeffrey Gaab at (631) 965-0076 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.

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]

Frank Pokorney, Business Manager 204 [email protected]

YOUR PASTORAL COUNCIYOUR PASTORAL COUNCIYOUR PASTORAL COUNCIYOUR PASTORAL COUNCILLLL

Jean Bjork Tricia Buckley (Chair)

Lori Byron Msgr. Joe DeGrocco Marie Foster Greg Guido Sonia Hansen John Keller

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

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

with any questions you might have.

YOUR PARISH TRUSTEESYOUR PARISH TRUSTEESYOUR PARISH TRUSTEESYOUR PARISH TRUSTEES

Gerry Chille John Reynolds

YOUR PARISH YOUR PARISH YOUR PARISH YOUR PARISH

FINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEE

David Barrett Bill Bendernagel Gerry Chille (Chair)

Ed Cirella Meg Danaher, CFP®, CLU®

Msgr. Joe DeGrocco Bob Meade

Frank Pokorney 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 MaryAnn Haas

Jenine Jimenez-Spina Barbara McPhail Deacon Doug Smith Rosaleen Walters Mike Williams

Please feel free to speak to any

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

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Mass Time Attendance # of Envelopes

Weekly Collection

5:00 p.m. 314 128 $3,085.00 8:00 a.m. 350 135 3,658.00 10:00 a.m. 496 140 3,268.00 12:00 p.m. 562 119 3,668.00 5:00 p.m. 143 34 958.50 Coin 16.36 Mail-ins: 647.00 Children’s Env. 14 42.58 Faith Direct 2,018.50 TOTAL 1,865 570 $17,361.94

2016 total 1,936 600 $17,651.54 Candles $1,057.13 Poor Box $245.00

OFFERING UPDATE May 13/14, 2017

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.

May 28—passed June 4—May 26 June 11—June 2

Thank you for your cooperation.

May 21, 2017

All Rectory & Religious Ed.

Offices will be closed Thursday, May 25 for the

Ascension of the Lord.

The reception desk will remain open normal business hours.

$1000 - Bruce & Nancy Fiano $250 - Bess Taganile $100 - The McCloud Family $100 - Regina Cieslak $100 - Richard Domanico $100 - Mr. & Mrs. Molinari

SUPER 72 RAFFLE

Congratulations to our

mAy winners

Next week, May 27/28, our second collection is for the Catholic Communication Campaign. This campaign connects people with Christ, here and around the world in developing countries, through the internet, television, radio, and print media. Fifty percent of funds collected remains in our diocese to fund local communications efforts. Your support helps spread the gospel message! To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/ccc.

Total needed to pay off

the Loan Completely:

$119,516.00

Total collected as of May 15:

$92,366.16

“LET’S PAY OFF THE N“LET’S PAY OFF THE N“LET’S PAY OFF THE N“LET’S PAY OFF THE NEW BOILERS” EW BOILERS” EW BOILERS” EW BOILERS” COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION

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Monday, May 22, 2017: Acts 16:11-15 + John 15:26—16:4a

Tuesday, May 23, 2017: Acts 16:22-34 + John 16:5-11

Wednesday, May 24, 2017: Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 + John 16:12-15

Thursday, May 25, 2017: Acts 1:1-11 + Ephesians 1:17-23 +

Matthew 28:16-20

Friday, May 26, 2017:

Acts 18:9-18 + John 16:20-23

Saturday, May 27, 2017: Acts 18:23-28 + John 16:23b-28

Sunday, May 28, 2017: Acts 1:12-14 + 1 Peter 4:13-16

+ John 17:1– 11a

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. (Ascension:) “Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Jesus said this after telling the eleven to make disciples of all nations. Discuss what Pope Francis said about that:

“He is with God the Father, where he always intercedes in our favor. Jesus is no longer in a definite place in the world as he was before the Ascension. He is now in the lordship of God, present in all space and time, next to each of us. In our life we are never alone: we have this Advocate who awaits us, who defends us.”

General Audience, St. Peter’s Square, April 17, 2013,

paragraph 5

2. (7th Sunday:) The Father entrusted the good news of salvation to Jesus and he in turn entrusted it to his disciples. What are the implications for you?

PREPARING FOR Sunday, May 28, 2017— SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

After Jesus had been taken up to heaven the apostles returned to Jerusalem... When they entered the city they went to the upper room where they were staying ...

and devoted themselves with one accord to prayer. Acts 1: 12-13a, 14a

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

Acts of the Apostles 1:12-14 At Jesus’ Ascension he gave his closest followers a mission – they were to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth. However, he did not send them out right away. Instead, he sent the Eleven back to Jerusalem to wait and pray in the upper room until the Holy Spirit came to them and they received the power to carry out this awesome mission. That’s what we are hearing about today. The time between the Ascension and Pentecost, the nine days which were the first novena, was a period of intense prayer among the apostles and the community. There were one hundred twenty people gathered in that room, Scriptures record, including Mary and Jesus’ brothers, and certainly they were anxious and fearful and uncertain what was in store for them. Yet they gathered and prayed until Jesus’ promise was fulfilled. That’s a good model for us today – persist in prayer because Jesus never fails to keep his word.

1 Peter 4:13-16 In this selection from the first letter of Peter, which we have been hearing as the second reading all through this Easter season, we hear of opposites: rejoicing and suffering, insults and blessings. This should remind us of Jesus’ words of the Beatitudes (“Blessed are …) where we heard that each trial is accompanied by a reward. So too says Peter. As long as we are being persecuted for doing the right thing, that is, for being a Christian and acting uprightly, then we are blessed because this is a way to show to the world how different and how wonderful our values are.

John 17:1-11a Here we are listening in on an intimate conversation Jesus is having with the Father at the Last Supper. This is part of what is referred to as Jesus’ “high priestly prayer” since he is interceding with the Father for the Apostles and indeed for all of us down through the ages who believe in him. While he told his mother at the wedding at Cana that his hour had not yet come, here he says that it has. He is about to depart from this world but he tells us that he will pray for us. How powerful is that – the Savior of the entire world is praying for us to the Father! That’s cause for true comfort and encouragement.

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May 21, 2017

Vacation Bible Camp July 17-21, 2017

Register NOW!

Please see Mrs. April Kleinlaut for all required registration forms in the Religious Education office during regular hours.

For more information: email Mrs. April Kleinlaut at [email protected].

Please help us get ready for camp by donating one or two of the items below. Drop off items at the Religious Education office or the Rectory. Thank You!

HOURS OF OPERATION

M, W, F 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

SAT 1:30-3:00 p.m.

SECOND ANNUAL BLUE DOOR BOUTIQUE

FASHION SHOW & TEA PARTY

Sunday, June 4, 2017 immediately following

the 12:00 p.m. Mass.

OLPH School Auditorium, Wellwood Avenue Entrance

Come and join us for tea and cookies and watch the priests and parishioners from all the different ministries walk the runway,

modeling fashions from our own Blue Door Boutique. Raffles, 50/50 and lots of laughs!

Support the great work of the Blue Door Boutique and support your fellow parishioners who will be modeling.

A�er the show, the Bou�que will kick

off the month-long bag sale in the

shop from 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Tickets will be on sale at the Blue Door Boutique during regular business hours or to reserve seats

email [email protected]. Tickets only $2.00!

1-inch Styrofoam balls (12) variety of chenille wires (40-50) glue dots colored craft sticks (40-50) colored ribbons colored yarns colored twine red stamp pads (2) wet wipes white foam boards

straw table covers (3) cardboard boxes plastic greenery plastic cups (1 per camper) blocks/pieces of wood red paper hearts cutouts (1 per camper) rope lights fine-tip markers variety of fake food

(enough for 3 large bowls full)

tennis balls or foam balls (10) boxes– various sizes needed empty metal cans- Please take

off the labels

beer bottle caps dvds or cds Gift Cards always come in handy to help buy the “little” things we need.

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$110 per person includes:

• Deluxe motor coach transportation - the bus will depart from the Church at 8:45 a.m. and will return at approximately 8:00 p.m.

• Guided tour and Mass at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral on the corner of Mott and Prince Streets

• Walking tour of the World Financial Center, a visit to the September 11 Outdoor Memorial and Reflecting Pools and the NYC Police Department Memorial

• Time for shopping at Brookfield Place

• Lunch at Parm includes a selection of starters, entrees and dessert for the table (beverages charged separately)

• Bagels, juice and coffee and tea in the morning and snacks throughout the day

• All fees and gratuities Reservations are on a first come, first served basis and cannot be confirmed until payment is received. Checks made payable to OLPH ($110 per person) may be dropped off at the rectory or mailed to: 210 So. Wellwood Avenue Lindenhurst, NY 11757 Attn: Manhattan Spiritual Tour

Please include a note with your check that includes your phone number and email address and indicates which date you would like to attend. Contact Chris Ferraro ([email protected] or 631.226.7725 ext. 210) for more information.

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Monday, June 19, 2017 Departing from:

Christ the King Church, Commack Led by:

Christopher Ferraro and Suzanne Richards

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Departing from: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Lindenhurst

Led by: Msgr. Joseph DeGrocco and Christopher Ferraro

The Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral

Brookfield Place

September 11 Outdoor Memorial & Reflecting Pool

Parm, Battery Park

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