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Liturgical Schedule
Daily Mass
8:30am
Weekend Masses
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm
and 6:00pm
Reconciliation/Confession
Saturday: 4:00pm-4:45pm or by appointment
Rosary
Daily at 8:00am
Miraculous Medal Novena
Monday at 8:00am
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish 455 Hunter Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795
Second Sunday of Advent • Sunday, December 10, 2017
Sacraments Anointing of the Sick
Throughout the liturgical year. If needed sooner, please call the
Parish Office.
Baptism
Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment.
Marriage
Arranged at least six months in advance, please call the Parish
Office.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
A process to be embraced by the Catholic Church. For non-
Catholics and for Catholics who have never received formal
religious education. If interested, please call the Parish Office.
Msgr. Brian McNamara, Pastor
Rev. Gregory Breen, Associate Pastor
Rev. Sylvester Chukwumalume, in Residence
Chaplain, Southside Hospital
Rev. Freddy Lozano, in Residence
Deacon John De Guardi, Deacon Tom Lucie,
Deacon Rich Maher, Deacon Jack Meehan,
Deacon John Teufel
Sr. Nancy Campkin CSJ, Director of Religious Ed
Trish Frodell, Director of Parish Social Ministry Louise Jane Krol, School Principal
Sr. Diane Liona CSJ, Director of Religious Ed
Debbie Meyer, Business Manager
Robin Reynolds Brennan, Coordinator of
Worship and Choir Director
Vita Scorcia, Ministry Spiritual Director
Parish Office Phone: 631.661.3224, press 1 Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-7:30pm
Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am-2:00pm
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 631.661.7143
Website: www.ollchurch.org
Our Lady of Lourdes School Phone: 631.587.7200, press 2
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm
E-mail: [email protected]
Religious Education Office Phone: 631.661.5440, press 3
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-Noon,
1:00pm-5:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm
E-mail: [email protected]
Parish Outreach Office Phone: 631.661.9262, press 4
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-3:30pm
SAGE (Senior Advocates for Growth and Enrichment)
Phone: 631.661.3224, Ext. 122
E-mail: [email protected]
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Pastoral Council
Msgr. Brian McNamara
Eileen Rega
Mary Borgs
Lisa Cantalino
Sonia DaSilva
Nilo DeLeon
Jerry Esposito
Trish Frodell
Pam Gagliano
Deborah Lamb
Rosalie Mangels
Deacon Jack Meehan
John Muldoon
Dottie Perdue
Vita Scorcia
Parish Staff
Patti Anderson Parish Office/Bulletin Editor
AnnMarie Buonaspina
Director of Youth Choirs
Michael Buonaspina
Parish Organist
Carol Grillo
Parish Office
Stephanie Hahn
Parish Office
Nancy Kuchler Parish Office/School Office
Rita Spera
Religious Education Office
Welcome to our Parish Family New Parishioners are cordially invited to register as members of
our Parish Family. Please call or visit our Parish Office.
Remember: Together, we can do something beautiful for God! - Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Mission Statement
As stewards of all that God has given us, the Parish Family of Our
Lady of Lourdes serves and ministers to all who come to this place.
Regardless of a person’s history, ethnicity, gender, orientation, age or
race, we commit ourselves to open wide the doors of our Parish to
provide a place of welcome and hospitality.
The estimated weekly collection needed to maintain and operate our
parish buildings, ministries, programs and salaries is $17,800.
Financial Summary
December 3, 2017
Weekly Collection $ 18,082.00
Weekly Budget - $ 17,800.00
+/- for the week $ 282.00
Readings for the Week of December 10
Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/ 2 Pt 3:8-14/ Mk 1:1-8
Monday: Is 35:1-10/ Lk 5:17-26
Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab/ Lk 1:26-38 or
Lk 1:39-47
Wednesday: Is 40:25-31/ Mt 11:28-30
Thursday: Is 41:13-20/ Mt 11:11-15
Friday: Is 48:17-19/ Mt 11:16-19
Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/ Mt 17:9a, 10-13
Next Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/ 1 Thes 5:16-24/ Jn 1:6-8, 19-28
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Pasto
r’s Letter
Dear Parishioners:
As we know, Advent is upon us. In the midst of all the hustle and bustle of the season (cooking,
cleaning, decorating, shopping, etc.), don’t overlook the various spiritual opportunities that are
being offered in December. You should have received a listing of these events in the mail but they
are also listed in the bulletin.
Opportunities are simply that: opportunities! We have to choose to take advantage of these oppor-
tunities. We have opportunities for both adults and children. Make this season a holy season by
taking advantage of these spiritual Advent offerings. I especially want you to circle next Sunday,
December 17 on your family calendar and come to the presentation, SHARE THE LIGHT
OF CHRIST, beginning at 4:00pm in the Church. Also, this Tuesday will be a movie night. We
will be showing The Fourth Wiseman, starring Martin Sheen. It is a good movie for adults and
children.
In November 2013, Pope Francis published a pastoral exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of
the Gospel). In the pastoral exhortation, Pope Francis wrote: “ I invite all Christians, everywhere,
at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ, or at least an openness to
letting Jesus encounter them; I ask all of you to do this unfailingly each day.”
Let that be your Advent resolution: to have a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. As St. John
tells us in the Gospel: For God so loved the world that He sent His only Son that anyone who
believes in Him might not perish but might have eternal life. God did not send His Son into the
world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. (John 3:16 -17).
This is the person whom Pope Francis wants us to have a personal encounter: the Christ who
loved us so much that He became one of us and that same Christ died for us on the cross for our
redemption.
Remember: Together, we can do something beautiful for God.
In Christ,
Fr. Brian
PS: Don’t forget to hand in your chances for our 50/50 drawing which will take place after
Christmas. Send them in by mail or drop them off at the rectory. As the saying goes, “you
have to be in it to win it!” So, be in it and win it! Think about giving the chances as a
Christmas gift to your family and friends. It will be a nice way to help the parish at the
same time. Give them as Christmas gifts to your adult children! The drawing will take
after the 12:30pm Mass on Sunday, January 7.
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Pray for Our Sick Please remember to keep in your thoughts and prayers …
Salvatore Albanese, Doris Alessi, Sandra Anberg, Greg Atwell, Paula Bemenek, Pat Bowers,
Margaret Clark, Ken Colavito, Anthony Corsello, Diane Cullen, Judith Daby, Judith Daley,
Amanda Ditingo, AnneMarie Dolan, Anthony Dolan, Franklin Edwards, Paula Edwards,
Ron Graziano, Denis Heffron, Josephine Heffron, Patrick Anthony Heffron, Thomas Hicks, Jr.,
Msgr. William Jablonski, Henry Kahn, Shena Kahn, Anne Kerrigan, Mary Jane Keveny,
George Koehler, Marilyn Kolk, Kathleen Kruger, James Leung, Richard Macher, George Mangels,
Connell McGee, Vinny Meade, Dorothy Proctor, June Quirino, Christine Rizzo,
Joe Roccaro, Rob Reutlinger, Joseph J. Schiavoni, AnneMarie Schiraldi, Linda Scoco,
Doris Shaddock, Kathy Shaddock, Bernadette Stone, Laura Terryn, Joan Thibalut, Bruce Uher,
Richard Wagner
Names of the sick will be listed for six weeks for short-term requests and six months for long-term.
Altar Society Altar linens this week will be cared for by Elizabeth Netska. If you would like to help care for our
altar needs, please call the Parish Office at 631-661-3224.
Members in the Military We ask that you pray especially for those in our parish that are on active duty in the Middle East
conflict.
… and remember those of our parish family that are in the armed services, listed in our Parish
Book of Intentions.
Michael DiMatteo-US Marines
Michael Fantauzzi-US Air Force
Christopher Florca-US Marines
Colby Matthew Kelly-US Army
Anthony Mannino-US Marines
Anthony Memoli-US Marines
Michael Wilkinson-US Army
Pastoral Care of Our Sick Please call the Parish Office at 631-661-3224 to leave the
names of parishioners who:
Are homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist.
Are in Good Samaritan Hospital and/or a local nursing
home and would like to be visited by a member of our
Pastoral Care Ministry.
Would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.
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Mass Intentions
Monday, December 11
St. Damasus I
8:30am Heim & Jensen Families
Tuesday, December 12
Our Lady of Guadalupe
8:30am Eugene Langan
Wednesday, December 13
St. Lucy
8:30am James Smith
Thursday, December 14
St. John of the Cross
8:30am Clifford Proctor (Living)
Friday, December 15
8:30am John Greco
Saturday, December 16
8:30am Maureen Flood, Roxana N. Vasconcelos,
Olga Beaine, Betty Ann Brennan
5:00pm Clare McHale
Msgr. Brian McNamara
Sunday, December 17
Third Sunday of Advent
8:00am Thomas Brando
Msgr. Brian McNamara
9:30am Josephine Sabella
Fr. Greg Breen
11:00am Joseph & Mary Rizzo
Msgr. Brian McNamara
12:30pm Living & Deceased Members of Edwards &
Sniadowski Families
Fr. Greg Breen
6:00pm People of the Parish, Carmen Fusco, Robert Herr,
Tony Squeo, Jean Sullivan, Barney Gorgone,
William Woods, John Yancigay (Living),
Domenica Mae Palminteri
Fr. Greg Breen
Celeb
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Rest In Peace
Maria Helen Diorio
Thomas P. Ferrara
Enrico Mariarossi
We extend our prayerful
sympathy to the families
and loved ones of those
recently deceased.
Baptism
James Patrick Fengler
Finn Thomas Hartley
Valentina Pabon
Upcoming Marriages
Danielle Cella, OLL and
Joseph Ruggiero,
Christ the King, Commack
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Donations to Outreach If you would like to make a donation to Parish Outreach in memory of a loved one, please
call Trish Frodell, Director of Parish Social Ministry at 631-661-3224, option 4.
Canned pasta
Macaroni and cheese
Pasta sauce
Rice
Instant potatoes
Healing After Abortion Have you suffered an abortion? Experience God’s love and mercy and begin the journey of
healing. Please call the Sisters of Life: 866-575-0075 or email: [email protected].
For men, call Theresa Bonopartis at Lumina: 877-586-4621 or email: [email protected]
Pregnant? Need Help? Birthright, Inc. 24 Hour Helpline 1-800-550-4900
Islip: 631-277-3888 - Hampton Bays: 631-728-8900 - Rocky Point: 631-821-9727
Southold: 631-876-5138 - Wantagh 516-785-4070
SAGE The SAGE Group (Senior Advocates for Growth and Enrichment) will meet on Tuesday,
December 12 in the Parish Center at 9:00am.
Christmas Flower Offerings Christmas Flower offerings that were received by Sunday, December 3 will
be published in the December 25 bulletin. Offerings received after that date
will be published in subsequent bulletins.
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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults What’s it all about?
IF you are an adult AND
… you were never Baptized
… you were Baptized in another faith and would like to become a baptized Catholic
… you never received Holy Communion (Eucharist)
… you never received your Confirmation
IF you are an adult AND one or more of the circumstances above apply to you …
IF you feel you would like to become a baptized Catholic or become more fully initiated into your
Catholic faith …
Our email address is [email protected] or call the Parish Office at 631-661-3224, option 1, and
we would be happy to help you.
Church Census Information The process of updating our Parish Data System information is an ongoing process. We ask that you
please submit any recent changes -- address, family members, phone numbers, etc. With your help,
our parish data information will be more accurate, and receipt of Parish Offering Envelopes and other
church information can be distributed more efficiently. Please mail the information to the Parish
Office or email to: [email protected].
Christmas Candles This year, we are once again offering a Loving Candle which will be
placed in the Tabernacle area and lit on Christmas Eve. This symbolic
light will remain in the Tabernacle area for the life of the candle
(approximately a week).
This is a beautiful way to remember our loved ones - both living and
deceased. The Loving Candles will be available after all the Masses
both this weekend and next, and at the Parish Office (Rectory) during
the week for a donation of $10. If you have any questions, please feel
free to contact us at 631-661-3224, ext. 121.
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Try to do one of these loving actions during the week and when you come
to church on Sunday, place your slips of paper into the crib of Jesus so
Jesus will sleep on a soft bed of your loving actions for others.
GO AND SEE THE MOVIE The Fourth Wiseman” on TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 12 at 7:30pm IN THE PARISH CENTER.
GO TO THE SPECIAL FAMILY CELEBRATION, “SHARE THE
LIGHT” ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 AT 4:00PM.
SAY A PRAYER FOR A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY BEFORE YOU
GO TO BED AT NIGHT.
LIKE ST. NICHOLAS, DO A SPECIAL, SECRET, NICE ACT FOR
SOMEONE IN YOUR FAMILY.
SAY A SPECIAL PRAYER BEFORE YOU EAT DINNER WITH YOUR
FAMILY ASKING GOD TO BLESS EVERYONE.
BE GENEROUS BY GIVING A GIFT TO THE POOR THROUGH
OUR PARISH “GIVING TREE” PROGRAM.
(Write your own special, loving act that you did.)
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ADVENT OFFERINGS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12: FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: “THE FOURTH WISEMAN”
7:30pm PARISH CENTER: A great movie for all ages that drives home the true meaning of Christmas.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17: SHARE THE LIGHT 4:00pm - 5:00pm CHURCH: Join us as we meet one of the wise men who will tell us the story of his journey to find the light. ALL AGES WELCOME!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18: RECONCILIATION/CONFESSIONS 3:00pm – 8:00pm CHURCH: Confessors will be available during this time. Prepare yourself for Christ’s coming through this sacrament of forgiveness.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19: ADVENT STATIONS 7:30pm CHURCH: Stop by and pray this series of mediations (similar to the Stations of the Cross) on the upcoming birth of Christ.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23: RECONCILIATION/CONFESSIONS 12:00pm – 1:00pm CHURCH: Confessors will be available during this time. Prepare 4:00pm – 4:45pm yourself for Christ’s coming through this sacrament of forgiveness.
**DECEMBER 2 – DECEMBER 17: GIVING TREE GIFT PROGRAM FOR THE NEEDY***
**DECEMBER 10 – JANUARY 14: VISIT A DICKENS VILLAGE IN THE PARISH CENTER*** *PLEASE SEE THE BULLETIN/WEBSITE (ollchurch.org) FOR DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS*
Below please find a set of 3 chances. It is a 50-50 drawing. Chances are $50 each or 3 chances for $100.
1st place winner will win 35% of the money, 2nd place will win 10% of the money and 3rd place will win
5% of the money. You have to be in it to win it! The drawing will take place on Sunday, January 7 after the
12:30pm Mass. Hopefully, the Wise Men will br ing you a gift of a winning ticket!
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Good Samaritan Prayer Group of L.I. The Good Samaritan Prayer Group of Long Island holds their meetings every
Friday (except the first Friday of the month), from September through June, at
OLL School in Room 16 from 8:00pm until 10:00pm. All are welcome to
experience singing, praying and fellowship.
Support Groups (all meetings are in Lourdes Hall - lower level of Convent) Alcoholics Anonymous: Monday and Tuesday at 8pm and Saturday at 11am and 7pm.
ALANON: Wednesday at 10am. Beginner’s meeting at 9:30am. Free babysitting available.
Prayer for Divine Mercy An invitation to all men and women to be part of God’s plan. We invite you to meet in prayer for
the world and our nation to put their trust in God. Our hope is that the nations will have a new
spirit of morality. Please come with your love and hope for humanity as well as your prayer
requests. We gather together every Thursday at 1:30pm before the Blessed Sacrament for about
one half hour. For more information, call Charles Argento at 631-586-8528.
Ministry of Praise Members pray at home for the intentions of the Church and Parish; designed for the homebound,
senior citizens, etc. Monthly calendar is available in the Narthex. Prayer requests can be left in
the Ministry of Praise box along with the name and address of any homebound person who might
want a copy of the calendar mailed to them (please print).
Boy Scout Troop 179 For over 40 years, Our Lady of Lourdes has been sponsoring Boy Scout
Troop 179 of West Islip. We meet every Thursday during the school year in
the School Cafeteria from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. If you are interested in joining
Boy Scouts, check out our website and stop by a meeting!
Website: http://witroop179.wix.com/bsatroop179#
Email: [email protected]
In addition to our parish website (ollchurch.org), please visit us on Facebook
at The Parish Family of Our Lady of Lourdes. Click “Like” and you will
receive the latest news on upcoming parish events and information.
Anxiety Disorder Sufferers A Recovery Group for those suffering from Anxiety Disorder meets on Tuesdays from 2:00pm-
4:00pm in the Spiritual Life Center (in Convent building). The Group is led by a trained and certified
Anxiety Disorder Group Leader. For more information, please call Michael at 631-968-9154.
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SHARE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
Sunday, December 17, 2017 4:00pm in the CHURCH
One dark night in Bethlehem, a shining star appeared,
announcing to the whole world that the newborn King is here.
Jesus, the Light of the World, was born!
When Christ was born, God announced his Son’s birth in the starry sky for all the world to see. Wise star
watchers from the east set out to find the newborn King . Join us as one of those very wise men shares the
story of his journey to find the Light. ALL ARE INVITED to learn the story and to take home a bit of the
Light for your heart and home.
CALLING ALL DEPLOYED MILITARY MEMBERS: Our local American Legion Post 1738 is hosting a “pack out” for deployed troops.
Basically, they are preparing Christmas care packages for those who are deployed
overseas. They especially would like to send a package to any parishioners who are
deployed.
Please contact Greg Buck at: 516-422-1738.
The Giving Tree In anticipation of the great event Christmas! The Giving Tree has been decorated with tags so that you may help those in need
this Christmas.
Please return your gift by December 17th so that there is time to sor t and
distribute the gifts. We ask that the gifts are brought in unwrapped but we will
gladly accept wrapping paper, bows and tags so that the families can wrap the
gifts for their loved ones.
Thank you for all the support you give to Outreach.
OLLY
Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Group - OLLY Calling all High School Students - Grades 9-12
Mark your calendar and join us on the following dates:
Friday, December 15th, 2017 Fridays, January 12th and 26th, 2018
7:00-9:00pm in the Parish Center - Food, Fellowship and FUN! Bring a Friend!!!
Any questions, please call or text:
Stephanie Hahn: 631-617-8212 Emily Brierly: 631-813-9457
Fr. Greg: 631-661-3224 ext.121
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Join Us for
Our Lady Of Lourdes Annual
Breakfast with Santa on
Sunday, December 17, 2017
8:00 am - 10:00 am
At its new location!!!
Applebee’s
600 N. Wellwood Ave.
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
All Children 12 and under will receive a gift from the North Pole
Please fill out the form below and return it with payment ASAP to
Our Lady Of Lourdes School. **Seats are limited**
Please contact Michele at 631-681-3130 or [email protected]
**Tickets are not available at the door**
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Family Name __________________________________
Grade _______ Phone Number ___________________
Email _______________________________________
Number of Adults (13 and over) _____
Number of Children (12 and under) _____
Total _____
Please make all checks payable to Our Lady of Lourdes School
⬜ Please mark this box to pay by credit card, you will be contacted by email
Adults $12.00
Children (12 and under) $9.00
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Diocesan Pilgrimage to Ireland
for the World Meeting of Families August 20 - 27, 2018
with Optional Post Tour to Knock & Galway: August 27 - 30, 2018
Spiritual Directors: His Excellency, Bishop John Barres
and Auxiliary Bishop Robert Brennan
For more information, visit www.pilgrimages.com/drvc or www.drvc.org
The Office of Faith Formation for the Diocese of Rockville Centre will be providing opportunities for those
participating in the pilgrimage, and for those who are unable to participate, to gather in advance in order to
prepare for the event with Catechesis and prayer. Further information on the gathering for prayer will be
coming in the weeks ahead. For further information e-mail: [email protected] or call: 516-678-5800 ext.505
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Preparing for Marriage?
Engaged Encounter is an effective Pre-Cana program designed to provide you with the
tools for a successful marriage. Couples are given the opportunity to explore many
aspects of their relationship through a series of presentations, writings and dialog. There
are no group discussions. Our next weekend will be held at the Montfort Spiritual Center
in Bay Shore, NY on Jan. 26-28, 2018. For information/registration, please call
631-563-1032 or visit: www.engagedencounterli.org.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
“Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God.” Let us learn to comfort each other better
by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Feb 9-11,
2018 in Huntington, NY and Apr 27-29, 2018 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call
John & Toni Torio at 718-344-3700 or visit them at http://www.wwmeli.org.
Cub Scout Fun and Faith Day Saturday, January 20, 2018 Sacred Heart Church, Merrick, NY
8:30am – 12:00 Noon
Saint Patrick’s Church, Smithtown, NY 10:30am – 3:00pm
A special day of prayer, handicrafts, and games.
For information, contact the Catholic Scouting Office at 516 678-5800, ext. 245
or e-mail: [email protected]
Worldwide Marriage Encounter The 2018 search is underway for
Longest Married Couple in the U.S. Do you think you know who they are?
Maybe it’s your parents… grandparents… that nice couple who live down the street.
Nominating a couple is easy!
Just send their names, their wedding date, where they live and your contact information to:
Bryan & Karen Berland - 530 S. Academy Guthrie, OK 73044
E-mail: [email protected] or call: 405-850-4274
Nominations accepted until January 10. 2018.
Winners will be announced February 2018 to celebrate World Marriage Day.
Nominate a couple you know today!
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Religion and Rock Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00am to 8:00am on WBAB
102.3 FM or 95.3 on the East End of Long Island. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00pm on Sirius Radio,
Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00pm on XM Satellite, Channel 117. Next Sunday’s
theme is “Being Prepared.”
ANNUAL BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Come join us for a lovely breakfast buffet
WESTMINSTER UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Saturday, December 16th , 2017
Breakfast starts at 9:00am and goes until 12:00pm $10 per person
Bring a camera for a photo op with Santa!
Please call the church office for more information on how to purchase tickets Tuesday,
Wednesday, or Thursday between the hours of 9:30am - 1:30pm at 631-661-6740
Messiah Concert - St. Joseph’s Choir Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 7:00pm
Proceeds benefit the Mercy INN Soup Kitchen in Wyandanch
St Joseph Church - 39 North Carll Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702
Selections from Handel’s “Messiah” and Bach’s “Magnificat” directed by Dr. Marie Drohan and
accompanied by soloists, trumpeters, harpsichord and the Sophisticated Strings.
Free-will offering (Suggested donation: $20 per person or $40 for a family)
Arrive early, the church will be put in complete darkness promptly at 7:00pm
6th Annual Candlelight Carol Sing - Parish of St. William the Abbot Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 7:30pm
2000 Jackson Avenue, Seaford, NY 11783
Those arriving early (before 7:00pm) will enjoy warm cider or hot chocolate on the front plaza, around
a fire, while the brass quintet serenades them. Then join us, inside the church, singing Christmas
favorites, accompanied by professional musicians, handbells and a wonderful group of singers.
Admission is free, although free-will offerings are accepted.
For more information, call: 516-781-3253 or e-mail: [email protected]
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Something to Draw
Draw a picture of yourself being kind to a friend.
Prayer
Dear Jesus, Help me to learn from my mistakes. Thank you for forgiving me.
Sharing the Gospel
John the Baptist had an important message. When you make sinful mistakes and when you turn away from God, stop. Learn from your mistakes and do things God’s way. Were you bossy or rude? Be thoughtful and kind. Did you tell a lie? Be honest instead. God wants you to share His love with other people.
Mission for the Week
Ask your family if you have hurt their feelings. Ask them to forgive you.