OUR LADY OF MERCY Gambale. Convent Cook. Susan Bennett. The parish of Our Lady of Mercy welcomes...

CELEBRATIONS OF THE EUCHARIST

Saturday 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM

Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM,

12:00 NOON & 5:30 PM

Urdu Mass 4:00 PM, 2nd Sunday of Each Month

Family Mass 10:30 AM

Weekday Masses: Monday-Friday 7:00 & 9:00 AM / Rosary after 9:00 AM Mass

Holydays 5:00 PM the evening before /

(Except New Year’s Eve/Day) 7:00 & 9:00 AM, 12 NOON & 7:30 PM

First Friday Eucharistic Adoration 9:30 AM-12 PM & 8:00 PM-10:00 PM

Miraculous Medal Novena Mondays after the 9:00 AM Mass

RECTORY HOURS

Monday-Friday 9:00 AM—5:00 PM

Monday & Wednesday 7:00—9:00 PM

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday NO EVENING HOURS

Saturday 8:30 AM—3:00 PM / Sunday 9:30 AM—1:30 PM

PASTORAL TEAM

Pastor

Reverend John D. McCarthy

Associate Pastors

Reverend Joseph J. Nixon

Reverend Nasir Gulfam

Deacons

Deacon Ralph Colon

Deacon Dante Colandrea

School Principal

Mrs. Jane Harrigan

Assistant Principal

Sister Jeannine Toppin, RSM

Director of Liturgy & Music

Mr. Paul Eschenauer

Director of Religious Education

Sister Mary Jane Kelly, OP

Director of Youth Ministry

Mr. Philip Lauto

Director of Parish Services

Mrs. Genevieve Feliciano

Business Manager

Mr. Carmine Serravalli

OFFICE SUPPORT STAFF

Rectory Secretary

Mrs. Andrea T. Attivissimo-Karassik

Mrs. Eileen Millis

School Secretary

Mrs. Janet Vassallo

Religious Education Secretary

Mrs. Cathy Basso

Rectory School Religious Ed. Youth Ministry Parish Services EMERGENCY ONLY

931-4351 433-7040 681-1228 935-2444 931-1306 782-1557

Fax 433-8702 433-8286 681-1527

OUR LADY OF MERCY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 500 S. OYSTER BAY ROAD • HICKSVILLE • NEW YORK • WWW.OURLADYOFMERCY.ORG

April 19, 2020 Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy)

We Come Together as a Community of Faith to Celebrate with Praise and Joy!

Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for Us

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THE CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS

Sacrament of ReconciliationSaturday: 3:30-4:15 PM and Offered on the Eve ofHolydays 4:00-4:45 PM in the Church.Anytime by appointment, please call the Rectory andspeak with a priest.

On Becoming a Catholic or Completing SacramentsR.C.I.A. is a dynamic process of formation for those interest-ed in becoming Catholic, as well as those who never received the Sacraments of Communion and/or Confirmation. Please leave your name and number at the Rectory Office. 516-931-4351.

Parish MembershipAll new families and individuals are most welcome to ourparish. We request that you register in the Rectory Officewhen you move into our community so that we can be ofservice to you. Our parish family invites all of its membersto participate fully in our spiritual and social life. Thepriests and ministers are here to serve your needs, to shareyour joy, and to help lighten your burdens.

Sacrament of BaptismCelebration of Baptism is conducted communally on thesecond Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM. All arrangements for Baptism must be made at the Rectory Office.

Sacrament of MatrimonyThe Sacrament is celebrated on Fridays: Time to be arranged. Saturdays: l0:30 AM, l2:30, and 2:30 PM. Sundays: to be ar-ranged. Arrangements must be made by a personal appoint-ment with one of the priests or deacon.Couples should make an appointment at least six monthsto a year in advance of the Wedding date. Nuptial Masses,as well as ceremonies, are available on Friday and Saturday. Ceremonies are encouraged on Sunday.

Marriage Preparation Program at OLMAll engaged couples who plan to get married in the Catholic Church are required to complete a Pre Cana Program. Our program is offered twice a year. The Fall program meets once a week for 4 weeks: and the Spring program runs for an en-tire weekend. FOCCUS, a Communication study, is adminis-tered twice a year and is required for all couples.

Pre Cana and FOCCUS Dates for 2020 Please see page 15 of the Bulletin for dates, places and times. For information please contact Belenna Lauto at [email protected]

Sacrament of Anointing the SickThe Sacrament for people experiencing an illness as wellas the elderly can be arranged by contacting one of thepriests or at any time in an emergency. The Sacrament isalso celebrated communally during the year, and on the2nd Saturday each month after the 8:00 AM Mass.Ministry to the Sick and HomeboundParish priests and Extraordinary Ministers of HolyCommunion (EMHC) regularly visit those who are ill orhomebound. Please call the Rectory Office toarrange for home visitation, 516-931-4351.

Parish Finance CommitteeJohn Beaudette (Chairperson)

Daniel Pisani (Trustee)Joseph Vacca (Trustee)

Carmine Serravalli (Business Manager)Lorraine & Fred Anderson

Richard Faccio, Jr.Timothy Snee

Serena PerrottaMaintenance Staff

Larry Burns Kevin McAvoy

SacristanJen Chapman

Rectory CookMichelina Gambale

Convent CookSusan Bennett

The parish of Our Lady of Mercy welcomes you, family, friends and guests as we celebrate the

Liturgy each week. Please invite a family member or friend to participate with us

next week in prayer.

E-mail submissions to [email protected] 10 days prior to the bulletin date,

and it will be reviewed for inclusion as space allows. Please note the deadline is earlier for all holidays.

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Masses for the Week

WEEK OF APRIL 19 - APRIL 25

MARRIAGE

U.C. SANCTUARY LAMPIn Memory of:

ANTHONY CECCO, SR.Donated by:

Cecco Family

L.C. SANCTUARY LAMPIn Memory of:

CONRAD AND BING FELIXDonated by:

Camnze

In Loving Memory: Rest In Peace - Nivio Mesa, Stanley Wagner, Arlene Heller, Robert Cotromano, the unborn, the victims of natural disasters and of the coronavirus throughout our country and the world. Long Term Illness: Please pray for our war veterans, all our sick, their caretakers, especially, Sr. Mary Jane Kelly, Antonino Scaduto, Clara Nicoletti, Helene Chrobet, Michele Wesch, Ann Negrio, Kathleen Donato, Robert Eaton, Barbara Stalter, Bill Stalter, Laura Wood,Diane Lombardi, Richard Loscalzo, Christopher Andersen, Joe Vacca, Marie Neimer, Maria McCrann, Susan Bennett, Rosemary Quercia, Laura Leone, Rich Calgie, Rosemary Caccavale, Tom Ligori, Mary Calvanese, Dana Gallin, Brian Cross, Sr. Mary Albert, Stephen Lawlor, Craig Szeliga, Joseph Cotter, Helen Zaleski, Susan Fleming, Frank Attivissimo, Humberto R. Azua, Peter Bullock, Infant Madelyn Anne Werneburg, Deanna Flanagan, Anneliese D. Brucato-Azua, Hiram Colon, Nancy Russo, Stephanie Zuckerman, Frances Mulholland, Jeanne Maier, Michael Capolongo, Andrew Mangibin, Paula Crovat, William Fergusan, Bob Warrington, Catherine Sarlo and all homebound and in rehabilitation / nursing homes.

Names of the sick will remain on the Prayer List for 2 weeks. Kindly notify the Parish Office if prayers are still requested after

2 weeks or if the person is deceased.

Please be assured that even though a public Mass is not permitted, all intentions will be honored during a privately offered Mass.

May God bless ALL married couples to live their lives in unconditional love for one another with

COMPASSION, TENDERNESS and FORGIVENESS.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAYSunday, April 19

7:30 AM t Hugh McGough9:00 AM t Linda Dunne

10:30 AM t Katherine and James McDade12:00 PM t Jack Chiparo5:30 PM t Dolores Ruda

Monday, April 207:00 AM t Dorothy and Thomas Toppin

9:00 AM t Gilda Guasco

Tuesday, April 217:00 AM t Jennifer McAvoy9:00 AM t Michael Galgano

Wednesday, April 227:00 AM t Seymour Diamond

9:00 AM t Laura Unapanta

Thursday, April 237:00 AM t Thomas Mulackal - 1stAnniversary

9:00 AM t Mario Vona

Friday, April 247:00 AM t David Donoghue

9:00 AM t Angelo Licata

Saturday, April 25 8:00 AM t Matthew Bosco t Aida Hurtado t Patrick Rice

Find the daily readings at USCCB.ORG



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Dear Parishioners of Our Lady of Mercy Family,

Alleluia! Christ is Risen; He is truly Risen, Alleluia! This ancient greeting will ring out from all corners of the world today, which sums up what we truly celebrate, the joy of Christ risen and alive in our midst. There is no other day to compare with Easter Sunday! It stands out from all the conflicts and turmoil of our broken world,

especially as we battle this dreadful corona virus at the moment. The Lord’s Resurrection should lift up our minds and enliven our hearts with a joy so complete that it conquers even death itself. Early on the first Easter morning a mighty act of God took place – Christ rose from the dead, altered the past, and shaped the future. Nothing can ever be the same again! That is what makes Easter the greatest occasion of the entire year. It announces that there is a way forward out of darkness to bring us into light, faith from doubt, hope from despair, love from fear; a transformation that is truly possible in our lives as we place our trust in God’s promises. You may feel as many do that we live in changing and very challenging times where few permanent values seem to remain. But there is one salient fact that we can cling to, even today, that over two thousand years ago in a profound act of love, a man who was God, gave up His life on the Cross for our Salvation. He rose from the dead and sits at the right hand of God the Father awaiting our resurrection. Therein gives us real hope! If we love God with all our hearts, minds and strength, then we will live with Him for all eternity. Receive Him in love this Holy Season as we stand apart at the moment, but united closely in spiritual communion as we commemorate those holy events that lead to the central truth of our faith – the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. On behalf of the Clergy, Religious Sisters and Staff, I want to extend my prayerful best wishes for a blessed and happy Easter. Let us continue to pray for one another as we now enter into the great season of Eastertime with the joyful promises of our new life together in Christ Jesus. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad! (Psalm 118). Sincerely yours in Christ,

Father John McCarthy



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Twenty years ago, on April 30, 2000, Pope Saint John Paul II canonized Saint Faustina Kowalska, the humble messenger of Divine Mercy. During his homily at the Mass of her canonization, while reßecting on the timeliness of the message of mercy for the twentieth century, the Polish pontiff pondered what humanity’s future might be like. He answered plainly. “We are not given to know. However, it is certain that in addition to new progress there will unfortunately be no lack of painful experiences.”1

The COVID-19 pandemic, which has impacted families, parishes, and communities across Long Island and beyond, stands today as one of those painful experiences. What Pope Saint John Paul II knew vaguely to be on the horizon then is sadly ours to experience Þrsthand now. The devastating effects of the coronavirus – death, illness, fear, uncertainty, isolation, unemployment, Þnancial distress Ð have invaded our lives. The weight of this Cross has fallen on our shoulders.

Although Pope Saint John Paul II could not have foreseen the particularities of the pain we are enduring, he knew the soothing balm that would bring us peace. He understood what would “illumine

the way” during this time, namely, “the light of divine mercy,” the supernatural gift that uplifts every generation.2 What he proposed to humanity in his homily two decades ago, he still proposes from

“the window of the Father’s house”3 today: A radical receptivity of God’s “great and unfathomable mercy.”4

This Divine Mercy Sunday 2020, encouraged by Pope Saint John Paul II who points to merciful light in the midst of darkness, the Diocese of Rockville Centre receives anew the message of mercy entrusted to Saint Faustina. Together, on this Second Sunday of Easter, we look upon the Image of the Divine Mercy. In contemplating this serene painting of Our Lord, we discover again three aids for these days of crisis: Christ’s gaze, His action, and a timely prayer.

First, beginning at the top of the Image, we encounter the gaze of mercy. There, the Lord’s eyes look upon us. How good this is to hear and know

Divine Mercy Sunday Letter

1 Pope John Paul II, Homily at the Mass for the Canonization of Sr. Mary Faustina Kowalska, April 30, 2000.2 Ibid. 3 Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, Homily at the Funeral Mass of the Roman 4 Pontiff John Paul II, April 8, 2005. Faustina Kowalska, Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy in My Soul (Stockbridge, MA: Marian Press, 2007) no. 570.

from Most Rev. John O. Barres on April 19, 2020

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,



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Pope John Paul II, Homily at the Mass for the Canonization of Sr. Mary Faustina Kowalska, April 30, 2000. Ibid. Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, Homily at the Funeral Mass of the Roman Pontiff John Paul II, April 8, 2005. Faustina Kowalska, Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy in My Soul (Stockbridge, MA: Marian Press, 2007) no. 570.

of the Divine Mercy, the familiar line is more striking. Its Þve words formulate perfectly a prayer in the midst of so much uncertainty. How good is the Lord! He still teaches his disciples how to pray (cf. Lk. 11:1), and He invites us to make these words the signature of our lives. This prayer is not offered blindly. It is said after having met the LordÕs gaze and having been viviÞed in His life-giving rays. Our bold placing of trust arises from “the ocean of mercy” He has shown to us and from

which we have received.10 Through our contemplation of the Image, we recall that God has moved towards us, that He has loved us, and that He has shown mercy to us, and therefore, we know it is reasonable to say, “Jesus, I trust in you.”

The Lord’s look, His love, and that brief prayer are special gifts this year. They offer consolation. They provide peace.

The Image of the Divine Mercy also serves as “a reminder of the demands of [His] mercy.”11 As Pope Saint John Paul II said in his second encyclical, Dives in Misericordia (Rich in Mercy), “Jesus Christ taught that man not only receives and

experiences the mercy of God, but that he is also called ‘to practice mercy’ towards others.”12 In short, we who have received mercy are called to give mercy.

In these weeks, the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy are being lived radiantly. Witnesses of mercy are in our midst, and our gratitude ßows to the many who are sharing what they have received.

again! Jesus looks at us. He sees us as we are, laden, especially now, with the anxieties, burdens, and challenges of life. He sees us just as he saw those Gospel Þgures whom we met this Lent - the Samaritan woman at the well, the man born blind, and Martha and Mary, the grieving sisters of Lazarus. He loves us as He loved them. When feelings of loneliness or discouragement arise, when questions pervade our hearts or perplexities disturb our peace, the Image reminds us that we can look to the Lord and always Þnd Him looking at us. In his eyes, we can discover “the look of love which [we] crave.”5 There, we can meet mercy, “the greatest attribute of God,” which “no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity.”6

Second, in contemplating the Image of the Divine Mercy, w e n o t e t h e t w o r a y s emanating from Our Lord’s breast, one red and one pale. As the Lord to ld Saint Faustina, “The pale ray stands for the Water which makes souls righteous. The red ray stands for the Blood which is the life of souls.”7 With the Church through centuries, we see in them the sacraments, Baptism and Eucharist, and we trace these gifts of life back to their source, His pierced side (cf. Jn. 19:34). These glorious rays ßow from woundedness. Their origin is in the victory of the Cross. They highlight an act of love, a total gift of self. This pale ray and red ray remind us that the Lord has acted for us. Undeserving though we were, he loved us to the end (cf. Jn. 13:1) and laid down his life for us. “God is love, and Mercy is His deed.”8 And we are the beneÞciaries of that mercy. In these weeks, when God might seem unmoved or distant, these rays proclaim again the tender mercy shown from the Cross. They profess that God has acted and that He still acts with a mercy that sustains the world.

Third, we read the “signature” at the bottom of the Image, “Jesus, I trust in you.”9 On this year’s Feast

5 See Pope Benedict XVI, Encyclical Letter, Deus Caritas Est, 18.6 Kowalska, Diary, nos. 301 and 699.7 Ibid, no. 299.8 Ibid, no. 651.9 Ibid, no. 47.10 Ibid, no. 1319.11 Ibid, no. 742.12 Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, Dives in Misericordia, 14.



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protect, love and serve life.”14 The truth and beauty of the encyclical is underscored in these days when our fragility is before us and society is united in its concern for life.

The second anniversary falls on May 18th, when we will celebrate the centenary of Pope Saint John Paul II’s birth. Spending time with this indefatigable preacher of mercy, it is good to remember that his life was not immune to crisis and turmoil. He witnessed and experienced much that could have weighed him down. However, throughout his journey, he turned to the Lord and sought to know His mercy. May he help us invite the Divine Mercy into our lives, especially in these days.

Together with Pope Saint John Paul II and Saint Faustina, let us implore Almighty God:

I ßy to Your mercy, Compassionate God, who alone are good. Although my misery is great, and my offenses are many, I trust in Your mercy, because You are the God of mercy; and, from time immemorial, it has never been heard of, nor do heaven or earth remember, that a soul trusting in Your mercy has been disappointed.15

Let us pray for the souls of those who have died from the coronavirus and for the solace of their families. We entrust them to the Divine Mercy.

And whatever may come, let us never fail to say, Jesus, I trust in you.

Sincerely in Christ,

Most Reverend John O. BarresBishop of Rockville Centre

We call to mind the heroic virtue and tender mercy alive in our families and among our neighbors. With Pope Francis, we think, too, of those women and men who are “writing the decisive events of our time: doctors, nurses, supermarket employees, cleaners, caregivers, providers of transport, law and order forces, volunteers, priests, deacons, religious men and women and so very many others.”13 In this challenging time, mercy is on display.

Divine Mercy Sunday falls this year between two notable anniversaries in the life and pontiÞcate of Pope Saint John Paul II. Both of which provide insight and wisdom for our present situation.

The Þrst anniversary occurred on March 25th, when we marked twenty-Þve years since the release of Pope Saint John Paul II’s encyclical letter on the Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae). That letter shone the light of the Divine Mercy on threats against life. It articulated the good news of life, a gift from God that leads to eternal life with God, and it called every person to “respect,

13 Pope Francis, Extraordinary Moment of Prayer, March 27, 2020.14 Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, Evangelium Vitae, March 25, 1995, 5.15 Kowalska, Diary, no. 1730.



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Pope’s Easter Urbi et Orbi message: “The contagion of hope”Pope Francis’ 'Urbi et Orbi message on Easter Sunday challenges us to ban indifference, self-centredness, division

and forgetfulness during this time of Covid-19 – and to spread the “contagion” of hope.

By Seàn-Patrick Lovett

No banner hung from the central balcony of St Peter’s Basilica. No bands played the Vatican anthem. No floral arrangements decorated St Peter’s Square. Nearby streets were empty and silent, as Italy continues to respect a nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

Inside the Basilica, surrounded only by his closest collaborators, Pope Francis delivered his traditional Easter Urbi et Orbi message to the city of Rome and the world.

A different “contagion”Millions of people watched and listened on various media platforms as the Pope repeated the Easter proclamation: “Christ, my hope, is risen!”. He called this message “a different ‘contagion’”, one that is transmitted “from heart to heart”.

This Good News is like a new flame that springs up “in the night of a world already faced with epochal challenges, and now oppressed by a pandemic severely testing our whole human family”, said the Pope.

Christ’s resurrection is not a “magic formula that makes problems vanish”, he continued, “it is the victory of love over the root of evil”. This victory “does not ‘by-pass’ suffering and death, but passes through them, opening a path in the abyss, trans-forming evil into good”, he added.

Comfort for those affected by the coronavirusThe Pope’s thoughts turned immediately to those directly affected by the coronavirus. “For many, this is an Easter of solitude, lived amid the sorrow and hardship that the pandemic is causing, from physical suffering to economic difficulties”, he said.

“This disease has not only deprived us of human closeness, but also of the possibility of receiving in person the consolation that flows from the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist and Reconciliation”, said Pope Francis.

“But the Lord has not left us alone”, he added. “United in our prayer, we are convinced that He has laid His hand upon us”.

Gratitude to those providing essential servicesThe Pope then expressed his gratitude and affection to doctors and nurses, and “to all who work diligently to guarantee the essential services necessary for civil society, and to the law enforcement and military personnel who in many countries have helped ease people’s difficulties and sufferings”.



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Encouragement to work for the common goodPope Francis acknowledged that “this is also a time of worry about an uncertain future, about jobs that are at risk”. He encour-aged political leaders “to work actively for the common good”, providing the means “to enable everyone to lead a dignified life and, when circumstances allow, to assist them in resuming their normal daily activities”.

Not a time for indifferenceThis is not a time for indifference, said the Pope, “because the whole world is suffering and needs to be united in facing the pandemic”. He prayed that the risen Jesus may grant hope “to all the poor, to those living on the peripheries, to refugees and the homeless”. Pope Francis also called for the relaxation of international sanctions and for “the reduction, if not the forgive-ness, of the debt burdening the balance sheets of the poorest nations”.

Not a time for self-centrednessThis is not a time for self-centredness, continued Pope Francis, because “the challenge we are facing is shared by all”. Europe, in particular, was able “to overcome the rivalries of the past” following the Second World War, “thanks to a concrete spirit of solidarity”. It is urgent “these rivalries do not regain force”, the Pope continued. We all need to recognize ourselves “as part of a single family and support one another”. Selfishly pursuing particular interests risks “damaging the peaceful coexistence and development of future generations”, he added.

Not a time for divisionThis is not a time for division, said the Pope, as he appealed for “an immediate global ceasefire in all corners of the world”. Criticizing the vast amounts of money spent on the arms trade, Pope Francis called for a solution to the ongoing conflicts in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Lebanon. He said he hoped Israelis and Palestinians might resume dialogue, that the situation in eastern Ukraine might be resolved, and that “terrorist attacks carried out against so many innocent people in different African countries may come to an end”.

Not a time for forgetfulnessThis is not a time for forgetfulness, continued Pope Francis, referring to the humanitarian crises being faced in Asia and Africa. He prayed for refugees and migrants “living in unbearable conditions, especially in Libya and on the border between Greece and Turkey”. The Pope prayed also that solutions may be found in Venezuela, allowing “international assistance to a population suffering from the grave political, socio-economic and health situation” there.

Christ dispels the darkness of suffering“Indifference, self-centredness, division and forgetfulness are not words we want to hear at this time”, said the Pope. These words “seem to prevail when fear and death overwhelm us”, and we want to ban them forever, he added.Pope Francis concluded his Urbi et Orbi message with a prayer: “May Christ, who has already defeated death and opened for us the way to eternal salvation, dispel the darkness of our suffering humanity and lead us into the light of His glorious day. A day that knows no end”.


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"True faith makes us more charitable, more merciful, more honest and more humane. It moves our hearts to love everyone without counting the cost."

-- Pope Francis

April 21, 2020

Dear Parishioners of Our Lady of Mercy,

Now that we have been renewed in our faith with the celebration of Easter, let us remember that Eastertide continues for fifty days and is a season of new life, rejoicing, joy and thanksgiving. The spirit of Easter, however, truly lives on beyond this season as it comes alive through prayer, sharing in the sacraments and in the practice of giving to others.

When we support the Catholic Ministries Appeal, we have the opportunity to come together as One Family in Mission to serve so many in our faith community. Your gifts support programs that respect the sanctity of life at all stages; help our children and young adults grow in their faith through religious education, youth ministry and Campus Ministry, and form our seminarians, deacons and lay leaders who serve us daily in our parishes. The Appeal also helps support Catholic Charities programs such as their supportive housing for people with intellectu-al and developmental disabilities, where Brian resides.

When Brian was three years old, he had a massive cerebral hemorrhage and needed extensive care. As he got older, his parents wanted to find a place where he could be more independent and be a part of a community. Just before his 30th birthday, Brian moved into Catholic Charities Christopher Residence.

“This program means so much to Brian and our family. He’s content and safe, and as we are getting older, we know that he will continue to be cared for with love and dignity,” shared Mrs. Healy, Brian’s Mom.

Please know that 100% of the money raised is restricted to the ministries of the Appeal like those that serve Brian and so many more!

Please join me in supporting this year’s Catholic Ministries Appeal. All gifts matter as we support the crucial min-istries of our diocese. May God Bless you this Eastertide and beyond.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Fr. John McCarthy

100% of all funds raised are restricted to the ministries of the Appeal. To make a donation, you can visit CatholicMinistriesAppeal.org or call us at 516-678-5800 ext. 296. Thank you!



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LECTIO DIVINA is a slow, contemplative praying of the Scriptures. Time set aside in a special way for lectio divina enables us to discover in our daily life an underlying spiritual rhythm. Within this rhythm, we discover an increasing ability to offer more of ourselves and our relationships to the Father, and to accept the embrace that God is continuously extending to us in the person of his son, Jesus Christ.

Televised Mass Information The Catholic Faith Network (CFN) will provide televised and online daily Masses, including Holy

Week and Easter Liturgies, as well as other devotional and spiritual programs. (Optimum

channel 29/137, Verizon FiOS TV channel 296, and Spectrum channel 162/471.) CFN is also available

on selected cable and satellite systems and through 24/7 live stream at CFNtv.org. You can also

watch CFN on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android, or by downloading the CFN iOS mobile app at the app store by searching “Catholic Faith

Network” or “CFN”.

WEBSITES / SOCIAL MEDIA VIRTUAL SUNDAY MASS

www.ourladyofmercy.orgwww.facebook.com/olmhicks

www.ourladyofmercy.formed.orgwww.cfntv.org

SPIRITUAL COMMUNION

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I

desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You Sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never

permit me to be separated from You. Amen

rejoice!HE IS RISEN

alleluia!

The 2020 Paschal Candle was

donated in Loving Memory of

Jean Gagliardo



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Parish Outreach Service • Serving with Mercy

Parish Services

PARISH SERVICES 931-1306 Genny Feliciano- [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday By Appointment Pantry Hours:

Tues. & Thur. 1:30-3:30 PM • Wed. & Fri. 9:30-11:30 AM Last Sat. of Month 9:30-11:30 AM - Call to Confirm Date

Every dollar received goes toward help for those in need, there are no administrative expenses, all members of the conference are volunteers. Currently, poor box contributions are used to support our efforts. Please consider a gift to our conference so that we may continue to provide support to those in need.

Make checks payable to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and mail them to the Rectory or deposit them in separate envelopes in the

collection baskets at Mass.

If you, or someone you know, needs assistanceplease contact us at

(516) 931-4351, X 326.All contact with St. Vincent de Paul is held in

strict confidence. Thank you.

Our Lady of Mercy Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s

sole purpose is to help the poor of our community.

PANTRY NEEDS: Household Cleaning & Disinfecting Supplies, Hand Washing Soap, Hand Sanitizer

(60%+ Alcohol Based), Soap, Tissues & Toilet Paper. THANK YOU!

Help for those in need from our food pantry and outreach office is available free of charge to people of

all faiths living within the geographic boundaries of our parish and to registered parishioners living within

and outside our boundaries. All services are confidential. Our services are funded by donations made to

Parish Services.

As we journey together through these difficult days, we are so grateful to all who have subscribed to our online giving option and to those who have mailed in their weekly envelopes. We realize that this situation has placed an emotional and financial burden on many of you. It has also put a strain on our parish’s budget and has the potential to impact our mission. If you are able to continue your financial support, may we suggest oppor-tunities for giving which prove to be most cost-effective and help us to sustain parish operations and expenses.

You may prefer the simplicity of our “Text to Give” option from your mobile phone. It is safe, secure and convenient. Although previously a function of the Catholic Ministry Appeal, it has currently been reutilized for parish giving and 100% of your contribution will go to our parish.

TEXT TO GIVE

SIMPLY TEXT KEYWORD

025parisholmercy to 516-271-3338

TEXT TO GIVE

In the Gospel today, Jesus stands in the midst of us and says: “Peace be with you!”

During Mass we turn to each other and say “Peace be with you!” As you put your gift into the St. Vincent de Paul box you say “Peace be with you!” to those who are poor and hungry.



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“From Mary we learn to surrender to God's Will in all things. From Mary we learn to trust even when all hope seems gone. From Mary we learn

to love Christ her Son and the Son of God!” —Pope St. John Paul II

Prayer Central

USCCB.COM/PRAYFORLIFE

Pray for All Life

Covid-19: A Prayer of Solidarity

For all who have contracted coronavirus, We pray for care and healing.

For those who are particularly vulnerable, We pray for safety and protection.

For all who experience fear or anxiety, We pray for peace of mind and spirit.

For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between food on the table or

public safety, We pray for policies that recognize their plight.

For those who do not have adequate health insurance,

We pray that no family will face financial burdens alone.

For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status,

We pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all.For our brothers and sisters around the world,

We pray for shared solidarity.For public officials and decision-makers,

We pray for wisdom and guidance.Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of

hope, comfort and love to all. Grant peace.

Grant comfort. Grant healing.

Be with us, Lord.Amen.

Prayer for Married Couples

Almighty and eternal God,

You blessed the union of married couplesso that they might reflect the union of Christ with his Church:look with kindness on them.Renew their marriage covenant,increase your love in them,and strengthen their bond of peaceso that, with their children,they may always rejoice in the gift of your blessing.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop

the whole world and empty Yorself upon us. (3x) O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from

the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You!

Our Father - Hail Mary - The Apostle's Creed

Then, on the "Our Father Beads" you will say the following words:

Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord

Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

On the "Hail Mary Beads" you will say the following words:

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion have mercy on us and on the whole world.

In conclusion 3 times you will recite these words:

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the

whole world.



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Adult Education / Formation

BIBLE STUDY NIGHTSGo Deeper Into the Scriptures

Next meeting is MondayJune 1, 2020

7:30-9pm* Convent Basement

Sessions utilize Formed Bible Study Segments followed by discussion with OLM’s Clergy

Contact the Coordinator for schedule and to be alerted to weather cancellations. Peggy Clores [email protected]

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Holy Name Society

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You into my soul.Since I cannot at this moment receive

You sacramentally,come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You.Amen.

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Parish and Community Events

Our Lady of Mercy Pre-‐Cana Schedule for 2020: The FOCCUS, a questionnaire that precedes the Pre-‐Cana Program, will be administered on the following dates in 2020. These dates are also included in each of the PreCana Sessions listed below: Sunday, MARCH 1 at 6:30 PM and Sunday, OCTOBER 4TH, both Administered in the Parish Center Conference Room, following the 5:30 Mass. Early Spring 2020 5-‐Week session: (Includes FOCCUS on March 1st) Foccus: Sunday March 1 at 6:30 p.m. In-‐Home Sessions:, take place on Fridays: March 6,13,20 from 7-‐9:30 p.m. and final Mass on March 22, (Noon Mass). These sessions take place in the Lead Couple’s Home. Material fee/donation: $75 Fall 2020 5-‐Week session: (Includes FOCCUS on October 4th) Foccus: Sunday October 4 at 6:30 p.m. In-‐Home Sessions:, take place on Fridays: October 9, 16, 23 from 7-‐9:30 p.m. and final Mass on October 25, (Noon Mass). These sessions take place in the Lead Couple’s Home. Material fee/donation: $75 For more information or questions, call or text Belenna at: 516-‐270-‐6871 and state in message: “PreCana”.

Our Lady of Mercy Pre-‐Cana Schedule for 2020: The FOCCUS, a questionnaire that precedes the Pre-‐Cana Program, will be administered on the following dates in 2020. These dates are also included in each of the PreCana Sessions listed below: Sunday, MARCH 1 at 6:30 PM and Sunday, OCTOBER 4TH, both Administered in the Parish Center Conference Room, following the 5:30 Mass. Early Spring 2020 5-‐Week session: (Includes FOCCUS on March 1st) Foccus: Sunday March 1 at 6:30 p.m. In-‐Home Sessions:, take place on Fridays: March 6,13,20 from 7-‐9:30 p.m. and final Mass on March 22, (Noon Mass). These sessions take place in the Lead Couple’s Home. Material fee/donation: $75 Fall 2020 5-‐Week session: (Includes FOCCUS on October 4th) Foccus: Sunday October 4 at 6:30 p.m. In-‐Home Sessions:, take place on Fridays: October 9, 16, 23 from 7-‐9:30 p.m. and final Mass on October 25, (Noon Mass). These sessions take place in the Lead Couple’s Home. Material fee/donation: $75 For more information or questions, call or text Belenna at: 516-‐270-‐6871 and state in message: “PreCana”.

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Evangelization is our mission in the Church. It is the mission Jesus gave us when He said, “Go and make disciples of every nation…” (Matt. 28:19).

If we have been baptized into the Body of Christ, and given the Holy Spirit to share in Christ’s mission, we must do what He did: seek out the lost, gather people together, and share the good news of salvation. At the end of Mass, we are sent forth like the Apostles: “Go, and proclaim the Gospel with your life.”

The spiritual and corporal works of mercy also embody this call. The Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) is an opportunity to support the ministries that help us as we build up the Body of Christ.

Online offerings are easy as a click of the mouse. Online offerings save you time and the parish money on envelopes and postage. You control the amout you want to give, when and how often. Even if you go on vacation you will not have to worry about stopping envelopes or forgetting you offer-ings. Please consider online offerings and skip the check and arrange for autopay at OurLadyofMercy.WeShareOnline.org

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Organizations OLM Weekly April 19, 2020Page 18

MUSIC MINISTRIESOLM Adult Chamber Choir: Meets Tuesday afternoons from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Upper Church.OLM Children’s Choir: Meets Wednesday afternoons from 2:45 to 3:30 PM in the School Music Room.OLM Folk Group: Meets Sunday mornings after the 9:00 AM Mass in the Lower Church.OLM Rock Group: Meets Monday evenings from 8:00 to l0:00 PM in the Upper Church.

PARISH ORGANIZATIONSAngels of Mercy: Meets every third Thursday of themonth at 7:00 PM in Our Lady’s Chapel with refreshmentsserved. Corporate Mass on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM. For more information please e-mail Eileen Millis, President, at [email protected]

OLM Ministry of Consolation: Men and women who offer support for funeral Masses. We are looking for individuals to help us. For more information please call the Rectory.

Hicksville/OLM Senior Club: Meets on Mondays from11:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Bethpage Senior Center.For more information contact Joan at 516-938-4261.

Holy Name Society: Corporate Mass and Communion on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM Mass. Membership meetings on the following Monday at 7:30 PM in the Lower Church Meeting Room. For more information call Michael Trimarco, President, at 516-757-1655.

Knights of Columbus: Our Lady of MercyJoseph F. Lamb Council # 5723, meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7:30 PM in the School Cafeteria.For more information contact Jim Raber, Grand Knight, at 516-695-1022.

Legion of Mary: Meets on Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM in the Lower Church. First Saturday Fatima Devotions: 7:40 AM.

Nocturnal Adoration: First Friday of the Month:8:00 to 9:00 PM (Exposition & Group Prayer and /or9:00 PM to 10 PM (Silent Prayer and Benediction) inOur Lady’s Chapel, in the Lower Church.

OLM Ushers: If interested in becoming an Usher, please contact Jim Decker at 516-933-8143, or email [email protected].

St. Monica Prayer Group: Meets 2nd and 4th Friday of the month in Lower Church from 7:15-8:30PM. Contact Helen Secreti at [email protected].

OLM Prayer Group: Meets every Tuesday night at 7:30 PM in Lower Church. Contact Maureen Decker at 516-933-8143. Eucharistic Adoration is conducted the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM.

CYO Youth Council for Parish Sports: Contact Chris Fox at [email protected].

St. Vincent de Paul Society: Contact the Rectory for more information 516-931-4351 X 326. See Page 6 of this bulletin.

The Men of St. Joseph: Meets every Wednesday at 7:00 PM in Lower Church Meeting Room.

Adult Education Classes: Classes held Sundays from 10:00-11:45 AM in the Convent Basement 10/6 thru 6/7/20.Contact Peggy Clores at [email protected].

We Go 2-Gether: Adult/Child Playgroups. 15-week program during the Fall and again in the Spring and 5 classes in theSummer. Children spend quality time with their parents or guardians in a structured learning and fun-filled environment. Contact Ms. Bridget at 516-993-8442 / [email protected].

SUPPORT GROUPSAlcoholics Anonymous GroupsFamilies Anonymous: Hope for troubled families. FA is a self-help support group for families and friends of people with a current, suspected, or former drug problem. Guided by the principles of the FA program, family members learn how to find relief from their seemingly insurmountable burdens. They become able to enjoy some peace of mind and a degree of serenity, despite unresolved problems. They discover, too, that as they themselves change, so do the dynamics of their family. Meets every Wednesday: 7:30-8:30 PM in Convent Basement.First Things First: Tom Liguori 516-770-7562. Open Meeting every Friday: 8:00-9:00 PM in the Convent Basement.Closed Meeting every Sunday: 7:00-8:00 PM in the Convent Basement.Our Own Group: Tom Liguori 516-770-7562. Closed Meeting every Monday: 4:30 to 5:30 PM in the Convent Basement.Step Meeting every Thursday: 4:30 to 5:30 PM in the Convent Basement. Contact: Tom Tucker at 516-851-2884.Al-Anon: Adult Children meet on Friday evenings: 7:30 to 9:00 PM in the School Cafeteria.National Alliance on Mental Illness: NAMI Support Group for Families who have loved ones suffering from Mental Health Issues. Meets 2nd Monday of the month in the Convent Basement: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Contact: Carol Ann Viccora at 516-221-6168.

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