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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

May 31 2020 Pentecost Sunday

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

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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: l2:00 Noon and 2:00 PM. Sundays: to be arranged. Arrangements must be made by a personal appointment 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 7 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.

OLM Weekly May 31, 2020

Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for Us

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L.C. SANCTUARY LAMPIn Memory of:

CONRAD AND BING FELIXDonated by: Camnze

WEEK OF MAY 31- JUNE 6

In Loving Memory: Rest In Peace - Melissa Munkert,Edith Vitale, Rosalie Branca, Elvira Beltrani,Vincent Hunt, Gail Lugo, Camille Neu, Loretta Romolo, James Withowski, Sr. Kathleen Hennesey, Barbara DiGregorio, John Geier, Rose McKenna, Terry Catalano, Roe Catalano, Bruce Garcia, Robert Cotromano, Mary Rose Cardella, Nivio Francesco Mesa, Arlene Heller, Stanley Wagner, Vicki Cataldo, Lorraine Angre, the unborn, the victims of natural disasters and of the coronavirus throughout our country and the world.

Prayer Intentions: Michael and Danielle Capolongo.

Short Term Illness: Chris Ebert, Emily D'Orio, John Azua, Mike Kenney, Nancy Russo, Joe Di Gregorio, Kayla Jeanniton.

Long Term Illness: Please pray for our war veterans, all our sick, their caretakers, especially, Sr. Mary Jane Kelly, Sr. Mary Albert, 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, Brian Cross, Stephen Lawlor, Craig Szeliga, Joseph Cotter, Helen Zaleski, Susan Fleming, Paula Crovat,Humberto R. Azua, Peter Bullock, Deanna Flanagan,Infant Madelyn Anne Werneburg, Hiram Colon,Anneliese D. Brucato-Azua, Stephanie Zuckerman, Frances Mulholland, Jeanne Maier, Andrew Mangibin, William Fergusan, Bob Warrington, Catherine Sarlo, Helena Joyce, Louis Gallina, and all homebound and in rehabilitation / nursing homes.

Names of the sick will remain on the Short Term Prayer List for 3 weeks. Kindly notify the Parish Office if prayers are still

requested after 3 weeks.

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

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

PENTACOSTSunday, May 31

7:30 AM t Frank R. Heller-1St Anniversary9:00 AM t Bernadette A. Snee10:30 AM t Jerome Silecchia

12:00 PM t Giovanna Loiacano5:30 PM t Frank Razzano

Monday, June 17:00 AM The Homeless

9:00 AM t Jan and Antonina Cielinski

Tuesday, June 27:00 AM Innocent Victims of Abuse

9:00 AM t Gilda Guasco

Wednesday, June 37:00 AM The Unborn

9:00 AM t Sullivan and Tuohy Families

Thursday, June 47:00 AM All Who Suffer From Addictions

9:00 AM t Helen Donnelly

Friday, June 57:00 AM All First Responders9:00 AM t Bernadette Snee

Saturday, June 6 8:00 AM t Cathleen McCann

Find the daily readings at USCCB.ORG We will start conducting the Sacrament of Penance again in the Upper Church starting

next Saturday, June 7th, from 11:00 AM to 12 Noon;

and again from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.PLEASE REMEMBER SOCIAL DISTANCING

AND WEARING MASKS.



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A LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR, FR. JOHN McCARTHY

Dear Parishioners and School Community of Our Lady of Mercy Family, As we continue our Easter Season and navigate through these very challenging times of hardship and separation; we can also face these trials courageously and find hope in the midst of our suffering as we join together in spiritual communion on this beautiful Feast Day of Pentecost. Today, we celebrate the birthday of our Church, because it was on the first Pentecost that the infant Church was launched on course and took on the missionary role. Sacred Scripture tells us that while the Apostles

were huddled together in prayer with our Blessed Mother Mary in the Upper Room, suddenly there was a roaring wind and the Holy Spirit descended upon them in the form of tongues of fire. This extraordinary action gave these timid and frightened men the courage to rush into the streets and fearlessly preach the Word of God to everyone, friend and foe alike! The Spirit of the Lord was poured out and transformed the Apostles to boldly announce the Good News message of the mighty acts of God and our salvation secured in the power of His Son Jesus’ resurrection. Ever since that time in Salvation history, the Holy Spirit has been a permanent presence and a tower of strength in guiding, guarding and directing its course into the future. The action of the Spirit continues in our own time, especially as we endure the present trials of this dreadful pandemic to give us courage, strength and healing. It was the same Spirit that was first evident on the day of our Baptism into Christ. It was on that special occasion that the seed of eternity was planted within our being bringing us into a loving relationship with Almighty God, who invited each of us to become His adopted sons and daughters. Pentecost, and the coming of the Holy Spirit, is Jesus announcing that God our Father has breathed His life into our bones giving us an opportunity to share in His eternal life. Heaven has been placed within our reach as we make room for the Spirit of the living God to dwell within us in the present. The start-ing point for accepting the gift of the Holy Spirit is to increase our prayer life, which helps put us into a more intimate and loving relationship with God. Notice the Spirit came upon the Apostles while they were in prayer! Without an attitude of prayerfulness, it is most difficult to discover our special talents and the unique role we are called to play in the mission of the Church. Once we discover our own particular gifts then there is also an obligation on us to use them in building up the Body of Christ on earth. The story of Pentecost invites us to reflect upon our openness and our response to the fresh outpouring of the Spirit in our own lives each day. Let us continue to shares our stories with one another and storm the gates of Heaven together with our prayers, particularly for those who are suffering with this corona virus, directly or indirectly; and especially for those who have unfortunately succumbed to it as we ask God to grant them eternal life. On this Pentecost Sunday, let us give thanks to our Father in Heaven for fulfilling His Easter promise. May that same Spirit lift us up from this dreadful pandemic very soon and unite all nations on earth to the glory and honor of the Risen Lord in our midst; and may our Blessed Mother Mary, Our Lady of Mercy, keep our parish and school community always under the mantle of her love, care and protection. With my sincere prayers, I remain truly yours in Christ, Father John McCarthy



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Dear OLM Family, I pray that all of you are holding up during the ongoing challenges that the pandemic presents. Be assured that you and your loved ones have been in my prayers. Given the situation with the pandemic, many have been asking about Ordination this June. The status of this year's Ordination date is unclear at this point. Every Diocese has been handling it differently. I am touching base, as well, at this time to call to your attention that just before the lockdown took place, an area of my personal formation came to light that would benefit from some additional attention. Therefore, Bishop Barres has asked that I step away from continued formation at this time. Be assured that I am greatly indebted to each and every one of you for all of your past support in every and all ways. At this time, I would be very grateful if you would continue to support me with your prayers. Know that all of the OLM Family remains in mine. While I will not be getting ordained this year, we still have much to look forward to as the Church on Long Island will be gaining two great priests this year, Rev. Mr. John Crozier and Rev. Mr. Rafal Borowiejski. Please pray for them as they approach ordination in this time of great uncertainty. May the peace of Christ be with you and your families especially during this time. To Christ through Mary, Paul Clores



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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

Today as we celebrate Pentecost, Jesus says to his disciples: “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”

In this month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul brought through the signs of Grace, to those who are suffering, by assisting needy families, providing food, and assistance for utility and rent bills, etc. Thank You!



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BREAKFAST SERVED BY: OUR LADY OF MERCY JOSEPH F. LAMB COUNCIL

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Donating is safe and simple. Your Donation Helps Save 3 Lives!

Eligibility Criteria Bring your DONOR CARD or ID

Minimum weight: 110 lbs. Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids No New tattoos for past 12 months

Age 16 – 74 (75+: with doctor’s permission) (16-year: with parental permission)

For questions concerning medical eligibility: www.nybc.org | 1-800-688-0900

For questions, please contact: Joseph and Mary Olive (516) 931-4351

500 South Oyster Bay Rd., Hicksville School Cafeteria

Dear OLM Parish Family,

OUR LADY OF MERCY BLOOD DRIVE FOR JUNE HAS BEEN POSTPONED.

The Pandemic has created a severe shortage of Blood supply through out our area and Country.

The New York Blood bank is open and ready to receive donations in a safe efficient manner.

The need is extreme. As you know Mary and Joe Olive with the assistance of the Knights of Columbus have held 2 Blood Drives a year, one in January and one in June

for many years. The June drive has been postponed but the grave need still exists.

The Blood Center in Melville Located at 905 Walt Whitman Road [Route 110] just North of the Northern State Parkway is set up to receive blood with the

most careful safety precautions and social distancing procedures. Our Lady of Mercy Code is 5526.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To donate blood, you will need to schedule an appointment at the New York Blood Center donor center in Melville. This is the closest donor

center to our parish area. The phone number is 1-800-933-2566. This is a centralized phone line and they will be able work with you to schedule a time at the Melville location. For those with computer access, the website to schedule

appointments is nybloodcenter.org.

On behalf of the Knights of Columbus, we want to thank all members and others who will be giving the gift of life to so many by their donations. Special Thanks to Mary Olive who will

follow up with social media and parish bulletin.

Please use Parish Code 5526 when donating. Remember they will know we are Christians by our Love/Charity

and Good Works this gift of life really makes that point.

God bless you all and stay safe.

Jim Raber Grand Knight - Knights of Columbus - Our Lady of Mercy Joseph F. Lamb Council



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The Easter Season –

a time for

Sacraments!

The Easter season usually offers us a wonderful time to celebrate many of the gifts that God bestows on us through the Sacraments. This is usually the time when many of our parishioners and family members, are receiving the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, First Holy Communion and Holy Matrimony.

But what about this year? The special limits placed upon us because of COVID19 means that these great times of celebra-tion and joy will need to be postponed until such time that it will be safe for us to gather once more around the Table of the Lord. Then we will be able to join as the family of believers and do what is so very important…be strengthened by God’s love given to us through the Sacraments.

In the meantime: let us pray for those (especially our younger parishioners) who must wait a while longer before they receive God’s Sacramental graces – that they will use this “extra” time to continue growing in their relationship with Jesus and His Body, the Church.

Let us pray for ourselves, that we may be invigorated by the Holy Spirit’s gifts and continue to witness to the Good News, that Christ is Risen!

May I ask you to especially pray for vocations?

Pray for those who are being called to the Sacrament of Marriage. Ask God to help them be open to His love that overflows through them to their spouse; and that they will generously model God’s faithful, generous love to the rest of us.

If everything is back on track as God Wills, in June we will have the ordination to the priesthood for our Diocese. Our need is great! God continues to call! So let us encourage, support and pray for those who are being called to priesthood, deaconate and religious life – that they will be generous in their response to God’s invitation.

Lastly, remember that each of us who have been fully initiated into the Church (have received Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist)…and who have also realized our call to a vocation of love (Marriage, Holy Orders, Religious Life, Single Life)…may be examples that inspire others to follow Jesus, so that together we will continue to build up His Kingdom here, on earth.

FROM OUR CLERGY, FR. JOE NIXON



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MARRIAGE

May God bless ALL married couples to live their lives in unconditional love

for one another with COMPASSION, TENDERNESS

and FORGIVENESS.

BAPTISM

SACRAMENTS

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”.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every

spiritual blessing in the heavens. (Eph 1:3)

The Eucharist is the Source andSummit of Our Catholic Faith.

By Baptism we become members of the Church, the Body of Christ.



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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

Respect Life

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.

The Long Island Coalition for Life general meeting welcomes all interested in pro-life

activity, education, legislation or volunteering. Assuming mitigation restrictions have

been lifted, our next general meeting will be Monday, June 29

at 7:30 PM

at Joseph Barry of C Hall, 45 Heitz Pl., Hicksville.

All are welcome - please join us! For further info, call LICL at 631-243-1435.

National Right to Life Academy 2020

June 25 - July 31 A fun, fast-paced & intense 5-week academic

course for pro-life college students. For information or to apply: Nrlc.org/academy

NYS Right to Life Camp Esther 2020 July 31-Aug. 2 Good News Center, Utica

Teen leadership weekend for ages 14 and older. Intensive weekend of training while having fun and bonding with other pro-life students. For info call 518-434-1293 or email [email protected]

EDUCATION

The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops has compiled a great deal of helpful and informative re-

sources to educate yourself further on issues regarding human dignity and respect for all human life, visit the

USCCB page: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/hu-

man-life-and-dignity/.



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LIFE NEWS - JUNE 2020

Life News - 3 - June 2020 FEDERAL LEGISLATION As of May 7, the next COVID-19 response Bill was being craft-ed. It would send out more money to allow laid-off workers to keep their employer medical plan, as per the 1985 COBRA Act. But just like the prior HR.6201, (See LN, 5/20, p3) Nancy Pelosi is trying to exempt this new bill from Hyde Amendment rules, which ban Federal funds paying for abortions. Rep. Bradley Byrne [AL-1] wrote that Pelosi is keep-ing the House shut down while she negotiates multi-trillion-dollar bills with the Administration. Then she calls the 434 ‘non-essential’ House members back to vote yes or no on the bill. There are no committees, debates, or amendments. There is no chance for members to actually ‘represent’ their constituents. (See: www.ALtoday.com/archives 5/4/20) The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a Civil Rights Bulletin re Crisis Standards of Care during the current pandemic. Decisions on treatments, or denials thereof, must be made on a bias-free, individualized judgement of objective med-ical evidence, and the wishes of the patient. HHS’s Office of Civil Rights recently put out similar guidelines, in response to reports that medical care rationing was being considered. The Supreme Court, in early May, heard oral arguments telephonically for the first time. C-SPAN broadcast them live. Their graphics during the May 6 Little Sisters case only men-tioned contraceptives, not abortifacients or sterilization. Justice Ginsberg summarized the proabortion position with questions that stated ObamaCare requires all women can get free con-traceptives without lifting a finger. The Sisters argue they can’t be “complicit” in their employees obtaining the objectionable products or services, but don’t object to an employee using them. This case, and the related Trump v PA, (also heard May 6) should have decisions released in late June. Abortion Essential or Non-Essential? The status of which states have closed abortuaries as “non-essential” is ever changing and will become moot as states begin to reopen. Most likely, the ‘blue’ states will open last, but few have closed their abortion centers. Perhaps a future Court challenge of Roe will grow from a state that exercised its ‘emergency’ control of abortion. Children of God for Life has updated its list of ethical Corona vaccine developments. Sanofi Pasteur and partner GSK are not using aborted cells. Same for Inovio. But J&J and its partners, CanSino, Moderna, U of Pittburgh, and U of Oxford and its partners, all use unethical cells. The Charlotte Lozier Institute also has an Ethics Assessment of Covid-19 Vaccine Programs. See: https://cogforlife.org/wp-content/uploads/Covid-CompareMoralImmoral.pdf OR https://lozierinstitute.org/an-ethics-assessment-of-covid-19-vaccine-programs/ William Orrick, the judge in David Daleiden’s defamation suit vs Dr. Savita Ginde, released three (unredacted) 2012 invoic-es showing that Planned Parenthood Mar Monte billed Stem Express $55 per fetal organ and $10 per maternal blood sample.

Redacted invoices were released in 2016, after the House investi-gated David’s original Planned Parenthood videos. Daleiden et al appealed the $2M judgement against them in a prior RICO and trespass case vs. Planned Parenthood. Red Rose Rescue has rescheduled its first National Conference for Nov. 6 - 7, 2020, in St. Louis. The Reuters ‘style guide’ instructs reporters to use “aborted fetus”, not “aborted baby”. However, their April 27 story on disruptions and euthanasia in the meat supply-chain had no problem calling aborted pig fetuses “piglets”, “baby pigs” or “victims.”

NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATION New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms reported that Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.23 canceled state leg-islative special elections (including LI’s 12th Assembly District) that were scheduled for June 23. Following this, the NYS Board of Elections canceled the June 23 NY Democratic presidential primary saying the primary was not necessary, especially given the health concerns due to the pandemic. After suspending his campaign, Bernie Sanders wanted to remain on the ballot in all remaining primaries to maximize his delegate count. A lawsuit filed by former candidate Andrew Yang claimed his rights were violated when his name was removed from the NY primary bal-lot. US District Court Judge Analisa Torres ruled all qualifying candidates had to be reinstated on the ballot. The decision stated that canceling the primary deprived candidates of “the opportu-nity to compete for delegate slots and shape the course of events at the Convention...The loss of these First Amendment rights is a heavy hardship.” All congressional and NYS Assembly and Senate prima-ry elections will be held on June 23. School Board elections have been postponed until June 9 and will be held by absentee ballot only, as well as public library elections. All village elections have been rescheduled until September 15. Executive Order 202.23 also required that all voters be mailed an absentee ballot for the primary. Executive Order 202.26 modified the requirement. Absentee ballots will be mailed upon request to any voter who is eligible to vote in the primary. The purpose is to allow NY voters the option of pro-tecting themselves from the coronavirus by not visiting the polls. In-person voting for the June 23 primary remains available as of this writing. The LICL sent Candidate Questionnaires to all June 23 House of Representative primary candidates. No replies were received as of May 7.

To discuss Federal Legislation, e-mail Charles Feldman at [email protected]. To discuss State Legislation,

e-mail Jim Miller at [email protected].



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St. Francis Preparatory High School6100 Francis Lewis Blvd.

Fresh Meadows, NY 11365www.Sfponline.org

The following student from OLM parish has merited recognition for commendable academic

perfomance during the third quater of the current school year at

St. Francis Preparatory School. This student has received an average of 90% or

above to achieve honor roll status.

Congratulations,Katarine Grinewald

Kellenberg Memorial High School1400 Glenn Curtiss Blvd.

Uniondale, NY 11533www.Kellenberg.org

The following students from OLM parish have merited recognition for commendable academic

perfomance during the second trimester of the current school year at

Kellenberg Memorial High School.

Congratulations,

HONOR STUDENTS PENTECOST

Gavin Antonik Anthony MazzamutoAva Belen Timothy McCafferyMassimo Bonda-Riva Daniel MillerJayden Chan Cara NilsenAlexa Rose Cresencia Celeste RoccanovaAllison Faderl Riley SchroederJoseph Faderl Isabella SilvaMatthew Hopper Shane SpectorCollin Jingeleski Caroline Tahany Alexa Mazzamuto

Sacred art is true and beautiful when its form corresponds to its particular vocation: evoking and glorifying, in faith and adoration, the transcendent mystery of God—the surpassing invisible beauty of truth and love visible in Christ, who "reflects the glory of God and bears the very stamp of his nature," in whom "the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily." This spiritual beauty of God is reflected in the most holy Virgin Mother of God, the angels, and saints. Genuine sacred art draws man to adoration, to prayer, and to the love of God, Creator and Savior, the Holy One and Sanctifier.”

“The Descent of the Holy Ghost by Louis Galloche


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CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL 2020

Letter to the Catholic Faithful of the Diocese of Rockville Centre

From Bishop John O. Barres Good Shepherd Sunday, May 3, 2020

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

On this Good Shepherd Sunday, we are reassured in the Gospel of Saint John (10:1-10) that Jesus Christ is our Good Shepherd and that He has come so we can "have life and have it more abundantly." During this uncertain time, I invite you to join me in meditating on this image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd caring for us and carrying us on his shoulders.

As we endure the cross of COVID-19, I want to thank you for your continued support of your parish and the Catholic Ministries Appeal. I know by virtue of the mail we continue to receive each day that so many of you are, in your own way, placing the vital ministries supported by the Appeal on your shoulders. On behalf of the countless people who have benefited from your support, I am most grateful. I also pray for those whose present circumstances prohibit ongoing support of the Appeal.

The Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) is an opportunity to support the ministries that help us as we build up the Body of Christ. Your support keeps the foundation of our Catholic Church alive as we evangelize and carry out the Gospel message. Your commitment, during these most difficult of times, is extraordinary and a blessing to our entire community of faith.

We are blessed that our parish outreach operations are robust and able to serve many additional families who find themselves, some for the first time, struggling in their respective communities.However, these outreach programs are straining to fulfill the growing demand and are in need ofadditional financial support. Catholic Charities continues to provide expanded homecare services,expanded Meals-On-Wheels programs and shopping services to those most vulnerable. They too are under great strain to meet the growing needs across the Diocese. If you or a family member is ever inneed of assistance, please contact the Catholic Charities helpline at (516) 733-7045.

We have also been working together with our Catholic schools to assist the underserved to get much needed internet service so that children can continue their education and parents can safely work from home.

During this unique time, there are so many ways to care for others and God's Church. One way, if you are able, is to provide assistance by making a special gift to the 2020 Catholic Ministries Appeal, if you have not already done so. Your continued support is critical at this time. Please visit https://www.drvc.org/donate/cma/ to make a secured online contribution. We are so grateful for your generosity and commitment.

On this Good Shepherd Sunday, I ask that you especially pray for a rich harvest of new vocations to the priesthood. Please know that you and your family are remembered in my daily prayers and Masses.

Sincerely in Christ,

Most Reverend John O. BarresBishop of Rockville Centre



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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

WEEKLY OFFERINGS

FATHER'S DAY OFFERINGS

VIRTUAL SUNDAY MASS

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Weekend of May 24, 2020Regular Offertory: $9,208.00 Feast of the Ascension: $500.00 Communications: $355.00 Mercy’s Future: $95.00 Catholic Elementary: $15.00 Peters Pence: $60.00

Online Giving: $1,401.00Through Mail: $8,832.00Total Collections: $10,233.00

Thank you all for your continued support!

Father’s Day Novena

Enrolling in the Father’s Day Novena Despite the suspension of public Masses during the time

of the Corona Virus Pandemic of 2020, we plan on re-membering all our fathers (living and deceased) during

Masses beginning on Father’s Day, (Sunday, June 21, 2020)

You can enroll as many fathers as you'd like in our novena: In order for us to place the names of all the fathers at the

altar, please fill in the form below or return the Father’s Day Mass Remembrance offering envelope that was

mailed or go to our website and fill out electronically athttps://ourladyofmercy.weshareonline.org/

FathersDayNovena2020



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Adult Education / Formation

Holy Name SocietyKnights of Columbus

Angels of Mercy

The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of

Our Catholic Faith.

An Act of 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.

We are praying for good health and the

safety of all

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If you are interested in attending, please send an email to [email protected] to receive an invitation.



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2020 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL GOAL AMOUNT........$107,500.00PLEDGES.....................$29,513.00PAYMENTS..................$21,608.00

DONORS...................................166 When we reach our goal Our Lady of Mercy

will receive $22K!

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

Did you know...

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL

A Spiritual Garden

Plant three rows of Peas:

Peas (Peace) of MindPeas (Peace) of HeartPeas (Peace) of Soul

Plant Four rows of Squash:

Squash GossipSquash IndifferenceSquash GrumblingSquash Selfishness

Plant Four Rows of Lettuce:

Lettuce be faithfulLettuce be kind

Lettuce be obedientLettuce really love one another

Plant three rows of Turnips:

Turnip for Mass***Turnip for Meetings***

Turnip to help one another***

Water freely with Patience and Cultivate with Love

There will be much fruit/produce in your garden,

if you reap what you sow.

Don’t forget that your garden must have Thyme:

Thyme for God!Thyme for Prayer!

Thyme for learning !Thyme for forgiving others!


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Organizations OLM Weekly Page 16

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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