Pastor: Msgr. James P. LisanteAssistants: Rev. Anthony John Heinlein

Rev. Edward SeagriffIn Residence: Rev. Cletus Nwaogwugwu

Rev. Manny LuceroWeekend Visitor: Rev. Martin KleinPermanent Deacon: Rev. Mr. Dominick Valdaro

Rev. Mr. Frank GariboldiRev. Mr. Ferdinando Ferrara

Business Manager: John BrosnanOutreach Director: Corinne LokReligious Ed. Director: Donna KesselmanParish Trustees: Dr. James R. Dolan, Jr.

Mrs. Dorothy O’SullivanTelephone Numbers

Rectory: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-3270Religious Education: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .799-5179Convent: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-1748R.C.I.A.: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .799-5179Parish Outreach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-1260

Website: www.ollmp.org

The Parish Office ScheduleMonday to Thursday 9AM to 9PMFriday 9AM to 5PMSaturday 9AM to 5PMSunday 9AM to 3PMThe office is Closed from 12/Noon to 1PM for Lunch

Mass TimesMonday through Friday: 6:45, 8:30am, 8:00pmSaturday: 6:45, 8:30am/5:00pm and

5:15pm ChapelSunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:30pm

BaptismIt is advised that the parents schedule an interview with apriest one month before the preferred baptism date.Baptismal preparation classes are offered on the 2ndSunday of the month. Parents are encouraged to attend the10:30 AM mass on the 2nd Sunday and the preparationclass will follow the mass in the Rectory. All couplesseeking to baptize a child must attend the class. Baptismsare preformed on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every monthat 2PM. Please call the Rectory to schedule anappointment at (516) 541-3270.

ConfessionsSaturdays, Eves of Holy Days and Eves of First Fridays4:00 to 5:00pm.

MarriagesThe prospective bride and groom should discuss details ofthe marriage with one of the priests of the parish at leastsix months prior to the date of the wedding.

Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy)April 8, 2018

The Mission Statement ofOur Lady of Lourdes Parish

Our Lady of Lourdes is a welcoming parish familywhose purpose is to model Christ, as guided by Mary,in a life defined by faith and love. We seek to advanceGod's will through acts of Charity and Kindness.

“to Jesus through Mary”

Our Lady of Lourdes ChurchMassapequa Park, New York 11762

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This Week’s

Masses

Lector Schedule

The bread and wine

have been donated for

A Special Intention

The sanctuary candles in

the chapel and church

have been donated

for a Special Intention

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

Monday, April 9th 6:45 Matt Moloney Hernandez Family 8:30 Sherman & Angela Glass Family 8PM Int. of Ivana Kristy Tuesday, April 10th 6:45 Special Intention 8:30 Frances DeVivo Bridget Sullivan 8PM Lane Metro Giglio Family Wednesday, April 11th 6:45 James & Adelaide Furlong 8:30 Louis Bonadonna Mr. & Mrs. Frank Falanga 8PM Patricia & Emil Zelencic Mildred Michalczyk Thursday, April 12th 6:45 Steffania & Joseph Zuchoski 8:30 Francis Kiernan Alice Brousseau 8PM Mary Donahue Noreen McBride Friday, April 13th 6:45 Souls in Purgatory 8:30 Rosalie Citrano Roy Citrano & Family 8PM Angelina De Cosimo OLL Columbiettes Saturday, April 14th 6:45 Vocations to Religious Life 8:30 Angela McGrath Irene 5PM Ted Gliwa Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Castoria 5:15PM Sheryl Hommell Mary Nicola Sunday, April 15th 7:30 St. Joseph’s Book of Remembrance 9:00 Albert Cataldi Lisa & Kenn Catalano & Family 10:30 Vivian Beason, Clark Champney, Jean Yasso 12:30 Thomas King Maryann Pendergrass

Saturday, april 14th

-5:00 PM - tom varriale

Sunday, april 15th

-7:30 am - marie-laetitia woolley

-9:00 am - Efren bacani -10:30 am - lisa jandovitz & bob kaliban

-12:30 pm - isidora bacani

Pray for the Repose of the Souls of

Edward timothy booth

John a. macharg

Mass Celebrants for Next Weekend

Saturday, April 14th 5:00 p.m. Fr. Manny 5:15 p.m. (Chapel) Fr. Tony Sunday, April 15th 7:30 a.m. Fr. Cletus 9:00 a.m. Fr. Manny 10:30 a.m. Msgr. Lisante 12:30 p.m. Fr. Ed

Bulletin Sick List Each week, the parish happily accepts names for the bulletin sick list from family members and friends. The list continues to grow, and we are unable to know the status of those on the list. Many times the petitioned per-son will themselves ask that their names be removed, in-forming that they have long since healed and no longer require the prayers. To address this, our Parish will RENEW the bulletin Sick List, beginning with the bulletin of the May 5th & 6th weekend. This will reduce the large number of names, and allow for the list to be reorganized. If you wish a name to be added to the list, simply call the rectory at (516) 541-3270, or email the parish at ollmpk@aol.com

Thank you!

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Easter Lily Plants

Additional Easter Flower Memorial received after our deadline

That were not able to be printed in Easter Sunday Bulletin:

M/M Louis Bellock

Mary B. O’Neill by M/M John F. O’neill

Helmut Augart by Hildegard Augart

Noto, Galgano, Yenchos & Eymelts Families by

M/M Michael Noto

Dec. Members of Colletti & Castello Families by

M/M Carlo Castello

Martin & Josephine Maltaghati by M/M Enrico Maltaghati

Joseph & Elena Puleo by M/M Enrico Maltaghati

Frances O’Rourke by Kathleen Dooling

Josephine & Gus Esposito & Raymond Fitzpatrick by

M/M Joseph Esposito

Dec.. Members of Folan & Buckley Families by Peggy Folan

John Connolly by Patricia Connolly

Charles Scanio

Gerald Crossan, Jim Crossan, Theresa & Philip Trimboli

By Linda Crossan

Paul McEvoy by Team Bentz

Jim Turnbarello by Daniel Santoro

Donald Rubin, Pepe & Sganga Families by

Phyllis Rubin & Family

Vincent & Violet Rives & Linda Allen by

Angela & Chris Sigmon

Michael J. Yorio & Maria Yorio Johnson by Marie Yorio

Jerome Walsh

M/M Carl Grandolfo, Sr.

John Cronin

M/M James Pitta

Carmine Ciullo, Saverio Ganci, Jean Ganci by Adeline Ciullo

M/M Peter Abiuso by M/M Robert Abiuso

John Constantino by M/M Robert Abiuso

Joseph & Frances Camilleri by Jane Paddack

Peter & Benedetta Testaverde by Jane Paddack

The beautiful flowers which adorn our sanctuary at Easter are offered to celebratethe Resurrection of Christ and to glorify God

April 8, 2018 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

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M/M Kevin Doherty

Hussey & Kelly Families by Brian Hussey

M/M Michael Minichiello

Edward Sheehy by Helen Sheehy

John Leach by Pat & Jose Salmeron

John Moreno by Eileen Moreno

M/M Salvatore Tricario

Ricardo & Rosalina Harder, Loreto Narciso,

Rebecca & Sancho Dolar by Raymond Arimas

William Joseph by Carol Joseph

Angelo Lagano by Josephine Lagano

William Parahus by Marie Parahus

Carolyn Ennis

Marie Varricchio

Emil Wieczorek by Joan Wieczorek

Joseph Cianciabella by Dolores Cianciabella

Jacinto Lores by Kathy Lores

Mary Black by Elaine Elvy Roberts

Irene Figueroa

Francis Kurowski by Marie Mattia

M/M Robert Mattia

M/M Dennis Sullivan

Edna Laibach by John Laibach

M/M John Morton

Elaine Shorser by Evelyn Lovelock

Egbert Carpenter & Santina Figliola by Concette Carpenter

Consorcia Bonilla

Anthony Inferrera, Jr. by M/M Anthony Inferrera

Carol Bodo by M/M Louis Terris

Kathleen by Eugene Rorke

Edgar & Teresita Peralta by M/M Godiel Ford

M/M Paul O’Shea

Eddie Brown by Michael J. Cordeiro

Fred Lawrence by Theresa Lawrence

M/M Anthony Scorcia

Mrs. Joseph Roman

Rosa Ruiz by Evelyn Wilson

Daniel Sys by M/M Henry Serino

Dom & Rose Rosato by Frank Rosato

Holy Souls in Purgatory by M/M Eduardo Garcia

James Vail by M/M Robert Skaats

Anthony & Christopher by Jean Castaldi

M/M Joseph Valenza

William R. Malone, Jr. by Diane Malone

Denise Palmer

Norma Caparco by Tina Bachelle

Kathleen Tobin by Pete & Nora Gannon

Bacani & Gonzales Families by M/M Rick Bacani

Thomas E. Burns by Joan Burns

Herbert Leskody by Charlotte Leskody

Joseph Stasul by John W. Stasul

John Stasul by John W. Stasul

Francis J. Sullivan by Bridget Sullivan

Ralph & Ann Montvono by Dervin Family

Adam & Thomas by Wasiuta Family

Connie & Frank Barraco by M/M Vincent Giacalone

Mary Ann Campbell by Patrick & Helen Campbell

Leonard Falchek by Janet Falchek

John Bosman, Sr. by Marion Bosman

William Sciara by Maria Sciara

Gary Pachucki by Jason & Ann Pachucki

Verni & Randolph Families by Carmela Randolph

Geneva Jennings by Marion Gellianeau

Dec. Members of Iannone & Papa Families by

Marie & Michael Iannone

Billy & Jeanne Roge, Julie Branniga by M/M Edward

Roge

Nicolas Rocha

Vincente Anatalio, Sr. by M/M Colin McGlone

Margarate & Tom Reitano by Miss Reitano

Margaret Lehmbeck

Carmela Barbara Donnelly

M/M George McDonald

Vincent & Linda Palermo

Barbara Byrnes

M/M Joseph Contello

M/M Frank Rapuano

Edward & Julia Ryan by Marcella R. Sahni

Eileen Schlingloff

Martha McKnight

M/M Vincent Pilato

General Flower Contributors

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From the Our Lady of Lourdes Department of Religious Education

Registration for the 2018-19 school year is now open.

Registration forms have been mailed home. Please return ASAP. Early bird discounted tuition is in effect until May 31.

Wednesday, April 11 at 4pm: Confirmation will be celebrated by Bishop Coyle. Candidates and sponsors report to the auditorium promptly by 3pm. Sunday, April 15: Level 2: 10:30 am Family Mass – All Level 2 students are expected to attend. There will NOT be a class before the Mass. Students and families will meet in the church at 10:15am at the reserved section on the right side. Students must sign in. Saturday, April 21: Level 2 students: Mandatory Communion Retreat 9:30am – 12:30pm in the auditorium. Tuesday, May 1: Mandatory First Communion Practice for students, parents and teachers.

5 PM practice for the 11am communion (Ms. Laura Kesselman, Mrs. Christine Salvo, Ms. Chantal Devot, and the RCIC students of Ms. Madia Francois and Mr. Efren Bacani)

7 PM practice for the 2 PM communion (Ms. Sue Bouffier, Mrs. Carey Persico, Mrs. Theresa Burke, Mrs. Kathy

Sullivan, Mrs. Francine Meyreles, Ms. Marie Sanon) Saturday, May 5: Sacrament of First Communion at 11 AM and 2 PM Parent Faith Formation Evenings: Father Tony’s Theology Classes on Wednesdays April 18 and May 9 & 23 - 7:30pm to 9pm in the Church Basement.

On Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish will welcome

Bishop Robert J. Coyle to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation

upon 52 of our Religious Education Students and 9 of our RCIA candidates. May the Holy Spirit light their path as

they continue along their life-long journey of faith.

We are actively recruiting Catechists (religion teachers), on-call substitute teachers, teacher’s aides, special education teachers, security, guest speakers for special topics, coordinators of

special projects, an attendance monitor, and clerical office helpers for the 2018-19 school year.

Parish Outreach Ubi cáritas et amor, Deus ibi est

“We Care” Blankets

As our wonderful group of “Care Blanket” volunteers continue to meet on Wednesday mornings from 10:00-11:30am at Parish Outreach, the gifts of their love, time and talent in crocheting

and knitting beautiful blankets for seriously ill children is nothing less than a beautiful thing! Since our group began in November 2009, the completed blanket count stands at 2,923. I’m sure in no time at all we will be adding to this amazing number. Thank you to our lovely group of ladies for all the good work you do to bring love and comfort to many children undergoing cancer care. Outreach is happy to accept donations of crochet hooks, knitting needles, and is especially in need of acrylic yarns in support of this effort. If you are interested in joining our group please contact Parish Outreach at 516-541-1260.

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Our Lady of Lourdes Massapequa Park

“Bereavement Support Group”

GENERAL BEREAVEMENT …For the Loss of a Loved One…

STARTS TUESDAY, APRIL 10th, 2017

Tuesday Evenings - 8 Weeks April 17,24, May 1,8,15,22,29

7:00pm – 8:30pm

PRE- REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please call:

Parish Outreach ……………516-541-1260, or

Rectory Office ………………516-541-3270

Parish Outreach “Food Pantry”

To all the good people of our parish family, I cannot thank you enough for all you do to embrace the disadvantaged in our community. Your continued support and great generos-ity of food donations, paper goods, school supplies and re-cent winter coats is a tremendous blessing! We could not do all we do without you! Thank you! Thank You! Thank You!

Currently our food pantry is in need of: Tomato Sauce and Canned Tuna,

On behalf of our neighbors in need, thank you again for helping outreach continue the good work of assisting those most in need.

Canned Tuna Cereal s Coffee Canned Fruit Pancake Mix Tea bags Applesauce Pancake Syrup Powdered Milk Pasta Can Vegetables Juices Tomato Sauce Instant Potatoes Soups Peanut Butter Egg Noodles Macaroni & Cheese Jelly Rice Cookies/Crackers Oatmeal Beans Jell-O/ Pudding

Parish Outreach hours are Mon.-Thurs., 9:00am-4:00pm.

April 8, 2018

“Ministry of Consolation”

Our parish is richly blessed to have gathered a wonderful group of volunteers who make up Our Lady of Lourdes “Ministry of Consolation” team. The most valuable gifts we can give are those that come from the heart. The pre-cious gifts of our time, love and compassion are espe-cially needed during the time of the loss of a loved one. Created to provide warmth, caring and personal attention to assist families in preparation for the funeral mass, this particular ministry can never have too many helping hands. Whether your interest be that of a Greeter, Lector or EM, please give some thought as to sharing your time and talents and being a part of this ministry’s call to love and care for one another. Thank you so much to all our volunteers for embracing this beautiful ministry. Please call Parish Outreach at 516-541-1260 if you would like to volunteer. Thank you for your consideration.

Our Parish depends solely on your generosity to meet each week’s expenses. Our regular Sunday collections account for more than 60% of our operating budget. Your continued support, especially during these difficult economic times, is both needed and appreciated.

Prayers for the Sick Let us continue to pray for peace. Let us also pray for all those serving in the military or

the peace corps.

With special care we pray especially for: Sgt. Kevin L. Blieka U.S. Army, Sgt. Brian Andrew Day-man US Army, PFC Joseph DiCicco Army, Commander Christopher DeMay - Navy , Nicholas R. DoLieto - Marine Corps, A1C Timothy Erkens USAF Staff Sergeant, Army, Capt. Michael Ferrari, USMC, Spencer French, 1st Lieu-tenant, SRA Senior Airman Robert J. Gerry - Air Force,Spec. Steven Gianatiempo - US Army, Brandon Goodwin, Petty Off., 2nd Class, USCG, Stefanie Goodwin, Petty Off., 3rd Class, USN, Kenny Greening -PFC-Army, Sean Hendrickson -Master of Arms, US Navy, Chaplain Major Timothy Hirten, USAF, Maj. Luke Holian USMC, SPC Justin Lansford -US Army, Sgt. Todd J. Lobraico USAF, Major Michael Edward Loconsolo, US Army, Pvt Matthew Macario - US Army, Garrett Macchio A1C, Air force, Pvt. Ryan McCann Army, Pvt. Matthew McQuade-Army, Jason Moritz - Sgt. USAF, Pvt 1st Class Joshua Nichols - US Army, Lt. Col. Thomas O’Connor, US Army, Cpt. David Paolillo USAF, Cpt. Kathleen Paolillo USAF, L. CPL Michael E. Porfidio - USMC, PFC Dominique R. Quiban, USMC Capt. Joseph Shultz, Sgt. Matthew Sir-ianni, 2nd LT, Army, Christopher John Sherlock, US Army, L CPL Eric Vazquez USMC, US Army, Spec. Zachary Small - US Army, US Army Sgt. Michael Stephney, Capt. James Eyester—US Army, CPL. Ryan Thomas Albergo - USMC, Private 1st Class Bryan Antico - US Navy, Senior Airman Justin Craig, 1st Lt. Connor Lewis - US Army, Timothy Breen Combes—US Army, CPL Ken Chun - US Army And serving in the Peace Corps: William Moran If you know a Service Member that you would like to add to this list please contact the rectory 516-541-3270

Please include name, rank and branch of service.

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Jacqueline Barbaro, Patrick Barrett, Palma Beilman, , Ann Bertrand, Eliza-beth Bianco, Edward Bodor, Thomas Boffardi, Marie Bonarrigo, Timothy Burns, Cristiana Cannizarro, Alma Cappa, Marie Cariola, Michael Cariola, Theresa Casella, Michael W. Caselli, Carol Castellano, Aud-rey Catalano, Steven Checca, Billy Coyne, Eileen Crawford, Antonio Crispino, Frances Cronin, Jaine Crowley, Benny D’Aquilia, Sebastian DeLuca, Pat-rick DiGennaro, Dan Donahue, Eugene F. Drury, Audrey Dymant, Sr., Michelle Romano Farley, Janet Farulla, Joseph Fenaroli, Lia Galm, Billy Gallagher, Tricia Giordano, Kim Graf, Marion Harrington, June Jandovitz, John Janesco, Peter F. Kearns, Andrea Kimble, Jan Korszun, Megan Landy, Mary Larson, Dotti Leto, Joan Lombardi, Frank Macchio, Olivia Macchio, Matt Malley, Bernadette McCaffrey John McDonald, Helen McMahon, Steve Molina, Marie Molloy, Baby James Charles Montanto, Ellen Mormile, Millie Mota, Anthony Muller, Timmy Mulligan, Mary Mullin, Blanche & Herman Navon, Eileen Nocera, Jack O’Leary, Richard Olson, Maureen Passaro, Vincent Pinto, Joanne Powers, Patricia Regan, Peter Rogers, Carissa Romano, Irene Romano, Richard Rosmarin, Dolores Rudzinski, Ayden W. Sabino, Nancy Saviano, Janet Shavel, Giuseppe Sottile, Regina Southard, Jean Taino, Bonnie Tarr, Stella Thomson, Annmarie Tiné, Larry Tomanelli, Jean Trier, Ursula Vobis, Jim Wallace, Joy Wendel, Dottie Witt, Dorothy Woll

April 8, 2018

Easter Collection: $22,638.00 Sunday 4/1 Collection: $22,279.00 Holy Land Collection: $2,256.00

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Parish Revenue Sharing with Ocean Financial -

The Catholic Credit Union

Our Lady of Lourdes participates in Ocean Financial

FCU’s Parish Revenue Sharing Program where we

have received a total of $5,705 since this program be-

gan. We receive funds based on your usage of the

Ocean Financial Visa credit/debit cards. We would

like to thank each of you who are already using an

Ocean Financial Visa card, and we would like to en-

courage those who are not members to become

cardholders today.

To become a member, visit www.oceanfinancial.org,

or call (516) 620 - 8100

St. Agnes Cathedral Elementary

School is celebrating 100 years

May 19, 2018!

We are looking for alumni, former

teachers, parents, and

grandparents.

Please use the link below so we

can share information regarding

the events that are planned.

stagnes-school.org/alumni/alumnilistsign_up

Mass Book Opens for July 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 on

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 9am in the rectory.

“Announced Mass” refers to a Mass for which there is a specific date and time. It is announced in the Bulletin and during the Prayer of the Faithful. The weekday Masses are 6:45am, 8:30am, and 8pm. Saturday is 6:45am and 8:30am Saturday evening Vigil Masses are 5pm and 5:15pm (in chapel). Sunday Masses are at 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, and 12:30pm Announced Masses are $15.00. There is an extra $5.00 charge for those desiring the leatherette folder. There will be a limit of “3” Masses per person given out on the first day. Sunday Masses and Saturday Vigil will be lim-ited to “2” per family, so that all parishioners will have an opportunity to get a “”Sunday Mass.”

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Divine Mercy Sunday TODAY - April 8th, 2018

Divine Mercy Mass in Church at 12:30 PM

Confessions will be heard in the Church all afternoon

A Divine Mercy Program will be held in the School Auditorium: A film will be shown

Refreshments will be served

Divine Mercy literature will be available

A Divine Mercy chaplet will be recited at 3:00 PM

Pictures and a first-class relic will be displayed for veneration

Jesus told St. Faustina, “All the Divine flood-gates through which graces and mercy flow are

opened on that day.” (Divine Mercy Sunday)

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The Babylon Chorale will hold audi-tions for all voice parts on Monday, April 9th and Monday, April 16th at

St. John the Baptist H.S., 1170 Montauk Hwy., West Islip.

Join us for rehearsal from

7:30 to 9:45pm; auditions take place at 8:45 pm.

For further information, call

631-585-3111, or 516-221-3211, visit www.babylonchorale.org,

or email thebabylonchorale@gmail.com

This Spring, couples that have

been married fifty years or

more will be honored at a Mass

on Sunday, April 29, 2018

At the Church of St. Rose of Lima in

Massapequa. Mass will begin at 2:30 pm.

Registration forms and complete instructions

can be obtained at the rectory. Registration

must be received by the Office of Worship by

April 13, 2018. If you have any questions,

you may call (516) 678 - 5800, ext. 504.

Spring Art Show

The Amityville Historical Society is sponsoring a Spring Art Show on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the Lauder Museum, 170 Broadway, Amityville. The show will feature local artists, and there will be an opening reception

from 1 pm to 5 pm. Refreshments will be served. The art show will continue on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 2 pm to 4 pm until

May 6, 2018.

All artists are invited to participate, and there is no charge for exhibiting or for attending the show.

To exhibit art or for further information, please call Ellen Riccuti at

(631) 691 - 6391, or (516) 313 - 7933.

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PRO LIFE NEWS

ST. GIANNA MASS FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES: Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 5pm to

7pm at St. Agnes Cathedral, Vigil Mass 5th Sunday of Easter, Saint Gianna Feast Day. Celebrant:

Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of Rockville Centre. Part of the liturgy will include a bless-

ing in thanksgiving for those celebrating the gift of a child, those planning now or in the future for

a child and those who are expecting a child. After Mass there will be an opportunity to venerate the

relics of St. Gianna. 6pm Reception at the Pastoral Center with Catholic Health Service’s Gianna

Center of Long Island for Women’s Health and Fertility. RSVP by April 20, 2018. For more information or to register contact the

Respect Life Office at 516-678-5800 ext 681 or ext 626, or email: aobrien@drvc.org

NATIONAL PRO-LIFE T-SHIRT DAY: Friday, April 20th – Wear a pro-life T-shirt to school and share your photos on Face-

book, Instagram, etc. For more info: lifedefender.org/npltday

UNMASKING PLANNED PARENTHOOD: A pro-life vigil will be held outside of Nassau County Planned Parenthood’s Annual

Gala – “Pink Out Power Up” fundraiser – on Friday, May 4, 2018 at the Cottage at the Milleridge Inn. With signs showing the truth

about the abortion business, pro-lifers will silently greet the donors coming to celebrate abortion. We will stand on the public side-

walk along Broadway (not on the Milleridge Inn property). Location: 585 N Broadway (Rts 106/107), Jericho, just north of Northern

State Parkway and the LIE. The pro-life vigil will be from 7pm until 8:15pm. Signs provided. Sponsored by the LI Coalition for

Life, 631-243-1435. Email: info@prolifeli.org

MARCH FOR LIFE NY: Monday, June 4, 2018 – Albany, NY – 10:30am at Children’s Memorial, Empire State Plaza, then

march to the State Capital steps for a pro-life rally with many national and local pro-life speakers. For more info go to: Marchfor-

LifeNY.org. Listen to: blogtalkradio.com/march4lifeny-radio

ROSARY AND ADORATION FOR LIFE: Please consider spending time before the Blessed Sacrament to pray the Rosary for the

conversion of hearts and minds so that all might have reverence and respect for the God-given gift of life, from the moment of con-

ception until natural death. Please pray for an end to violence in all its forms.

SPIRITUAL ADOPTION: Make a personal commitment to pray daily for one unborn child who is in danger of being aborted.

You are asked to ‘spiritually adopt’ one unknown baby and pray that this child be carried to term and experience the fullness of life

as God intended. Daily prayer: "Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn baby that I

have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.” (Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen)

HOPE AND HEALING AFTER ABORTION: The Sisters of Life host monthly Days of Prayer & Healing, Gatherings, and Hope

& Healing Weekend Retreats. They include witnesses of mercy, Scripture sharing, personal prayer, opportunity for Sacramental

Confession, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Call 866-575-0075 or email: hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org

VISIBILITY MATTERS: Weekly prayerful presence at Planned Parenthood, Massapequa - Saturdays 10:30am-12pm, 35 Car-

mans Rd, Massapequa (across from the mall parking lot). For info: 516-541-8056.

MEDICAL CONSCIENCE: “After the Federal government announced rules that will place greater emphasis on enforcing federal

laws protecting medical conscience, 19 Democratic state attorneys general, led by NY’s Eric Schneiderman, promised to seek a court

order invalidating the new rule. They argue that it is the patients who will be discriminated against under the proposed rule. Support-

ers of ‘medical conscience’ argue that forcing doctors to participate in interventions they find morally abhorrent would be involun-

tary medical servitude. They want to strengthen existing laws that protect doctors, nurses, and pharmacists who refuse to participate

in legal interventions to which they are morally or religiously opposed. The stakes can only increase as moral controversies in health

care intensify. For example, some bioethicists are lobbying to enact laws that would give dementia patients the right to sign an ad-

vance directive requiring nursing homes to starve them to death once they reach a specified level of cognitive decline. There are also

increasing calls to do away with the dead-donor rule in transplant medicine so that PVS patients can be organ-harvested while still

alive. Bioethicist Ezekiel Emanuel argues that medical professionals are obligated to accede to the patient’s right to receive legal

interventions if they are generally accepted within the medical community – specifically including abortion. Emanuel stated doctors

who are morally or religiously opposed should do the procedure anyway or procure a doctor they know will accede to the patient’s

demands. Either that or get out of medicine. Medical conscience is not just important to personally affected professionals. All of us

have a stake. Think about the potential talent drain we could face if we force healthcare professionals to violate their moral beliefs.

Experienced doctors and nurses might well take Emanuel’s advice and get out of medicine – while talented young people who could

add so much to the field may avoid entering healthcare professions altogether. Comity is essential to societal cohesion in our moral

polyglot age. Medical conscience allows patients to obtain morally contentious procedures, while permitting dissenting medical pro-

fessionals to stay true to their own moral and religious beliefs. I hope the Democrats’ lawsuits are thrown out of court.” (Wesley J.

Smith, 4/2/18, Human Exceptionalism, NationalReview.com)

Community News

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ROSARY MARCH

SUNDAY, MAY 6TH—12:30 MASS

MASS FOLLOWED BY

ROSARY AND

MAY CROWNING

IN THE GROTTO

April 8, 2018

2nd THURSDAY EVENINGS, 7:30 PM IN THE PARISH CENTER ROOM 16

We have changed our MOSJ meeting

days to ONLY ONE Thursday each month.

Next Meeting:

April 12th

Father Tony’s Theology Class

Will meet again

April 18, 2018

7:30 PM in the Church Basement

Next Parish Coffee Social

June 10th, 2018

Room 24 of the school building From 9:00am to 12:30pm

HALL RENTAL

ALL TYPES OF FUNCTIONS

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

2 Eastgate Road

Massapequa Park, NY

516-798-9887 (next to Big Daddy’s on Front Street)

www.kofc-6911.org

Scroll down to HALL RENTAL for

directions and pictures of hall

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