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PASTORAL STAFF Pastor: Reverend Monsignor Joseph DeGrocco
Parochial Vicars: Reverend Fidelis Ezeani, Reverend Frank Zero
Deacons: Deacon William Crosby, Deacon Douglas G. Smith, Deacon Robert A. Becker
Business Manager: Mr. Frank Pokorney
Director of Faith Formation: Mrs. April Kleinlaut
Music Director: Mr. Christopher Ferraro ————————–————————————————————————-—
Deacon Frank Odin, Retired
COME IN AND PRAY… Our church is open 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. seven
days a week, except for Thursdays when it closes after the 12:15 p.m. Mass for cleaning.
Come in and spend some time in prayer.
MASS SCHEDULE Monday – Friday
6:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Saturday Morning:
8:00 a.m.
Saturday Afternoon (Sunday Anticipated):
5:00 p.m.
Sunday Masses:
8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
LITURGY OF THE HOURS
We pray Evening Prayer each Saturday and
Sunday after the 5:00 p.m. Mass. We pray Daytime Prayer each Wednesday
at 1:50 p.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Mondays following the 12:15 p.m. Mass
(except on Holy Days of Obligation)
Saturday: 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is always available by
making an appointment with one of our priests.
OLPH NOVENA DEVOTIONS Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Church
(unless otherwise announced)
ADORATION OF THE
BLESSED SACRAMENT Monday Evening: after OLPH Novena Devotions
Wednesday: 12:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
First Saturday: 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday- Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 210 South Wellwood Avenue + Lindenhurst, New York 11757 +
Telephone: 631-226-7725 + Fax: 631-225-9597 + www.olphlindenhurst.com + Facebook: Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Jesus said, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious
and worried about many things.
There is need of only one thing.
Mary has chosen the better part
and it will not be taken from her.” Luke 10:41-42
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 21, 2019
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same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of
the purchase price to OLPH.
Use our custom link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/11-1797184.
F O R M E D P I C K O F T H E W E E K
July 21, 2019
As a parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Church, you have complimentary access to FORMED,
an incredible gateway to Catholic content, all in one
place. Visit our FORMED community website at
https://olphlindenhurst.formed.org. Click on the
“Register Now” icon and create an account. Once
registered, you will have free access to the website and
also their smart phone app.
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Prayer
for Peace Please join us for a special Holy Hour devoted to praying for world peace within our own country and throughout the
world. This Holy Hour for
Peace, with prayers focusing on
the intention of peace, will be held on the second,
third and fourth Sunday evenings of the month
from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Holy Hour of
Reparation which has been held on the first Sunday of the month will continue every first Sunday evening as usual, with the prayers that are usually said for that first Sunday Holy Hour.
Evening
Prayer All are invited to pray Evening Prayer on Saturdays
and Sundays after the 5:00 p.m. Mass. Here we pray the
psalms, listen to the Word of God and give thanks to God
for the blessings of the day. Evening Prayer is usually about ten to fifteen minutes in length. So come and pray…
Saturdays
and Sundays
after the 5:00 p.m. Mass
“The Liturgy of the Hours is intended to become the prayer of the
whole People of God. In it Christ himself ‘continues his priestly
work through his Church….Pastors of souls should see to it that
the principal hours, especially Vespers (Evening Prayer) are
celebrated in common in church on Sundays and on the more
solemn feasts.’”
-Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1175
PRAYER AND WORSHIP
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Each Monday, parishioners
pray to seek the help and
assistance of the Lord for healing, family, children and the needs of
the world, seeking the intercession of the
Blessed Mother. Following the Novena prayers, Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament takes place. The evening
concludes with veneration of a relic of St. Catherine Laboure. Take some time
each Monday to join in the OLPH
Novena.
Monday, July 22—7:00 p.m.
Monday, July 29—7:00 p.m.
Monday, August 5—7:00 p.m.
July 21, 2019
The 2020 MASS BOOK
IS NOW OPEN!
Limit of 3 Masses per person per day.
2020 MASS BOOK
The Way You Are Dressed
DOES Matter!
Please dress appropriately for Mass during
the summer months. Attire that is meant
for the beach, barbecues, boat or athletic
field is inappropriate for Mass and is
disrespectful to the Lord as we offer
ourselves to Him through the sacred
actions in which we are engaged. It is also
disrespectful to one’s brothers and sisters
in the community. Your cooperation in
continuing to dress up and dress
appropriately for Mass during the summer
weather is appreciated.
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PRAYER AND WORSHIP
BRINGING
FORWARD
THE OFFERINGS
OF
BREAD
AND WINE
If the announced intention at Mass is
for your intention, or if you have memorialized the bread and wine, and
you would like to carry those offerings
forward at the Presentation of the Gifts during Mass, please be sure to let the
ushers know this before the Mass
begins. They will be happy to have you
do this. If no one steps forward to specifically request this, then they will
select people from the assembly.
July 21, 2019
SAVE THE DATE—
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2019
Attention everyone who has taken the Strengths Finder Survey to discover
their Top Five Strengths! We will be
having an important Strengths Workshop
on Saturday afternoon, November 23,
2019, 1:00-3:30 p.m. Please SAVE THE
DATE! This will be an important workshop to move us forward in the
Strengths Process, to help you know and
use your God-given Strengths more effectively, and to deepen engagement in
the life of the parish. You won’t want to
miss it! More details and an invitation letter will come in the fall, but for now,
SAVE THE DATE: NOVEMBER 23,
2019.
――Msgr. Joe (Context, Intellection,
Input, Learner, Harmony)
SAVE THE DATE...
Part-Time Maintenance Worker
responsible for various aspects of maintenance and operations of the
parish. Flexible schedule with
occasional weekends as needed. This person will report directly to the
Business Manager. Send cover letter,
resume and salary requirements to: F r a n k P o k o r n e y a t
PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT OLPH
SACRISTAN POSITION Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church,
Lindenhurst is looking to fill the position of part-time Sacristan. Duties involve setting up
and cleaning up after Masses, funerals, etc., and
other tasks associated with the smooth running and good order of the church environment and
all liturgies. Usual shift will be Mondays and Tuesdays, 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; must be
available to occasionally work other shifts, weekdays and weekends, days and evenings, as
needed, according to a monthly schedule. Send resume to Business
Manager Frank Pokorney at fpokor-
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July 21, 2019
SUMMER MUSICAL EXPERIENCE
RYAN BARRETT MEMORIAL CONCERT
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019
6:15 P.M. OLPH CHURCH
Featuring: Erin Barrett (flute), Jim Kendall (piano)
and the OLPH Youth Schola under the direction of Amy Keller
Free-will offering to benefit the OLPH Friends of Music Initiative
Ryan Barrett died tragically on August 14, 2009. As we mark the tenth anniversary of his passing,
we are deeply grateful for the many ways he touched the OLPH community in his brief life,
not the least of which was his spirited singing.
Save the Date ...
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JOSEPH & MARY
If you would like to add a heart or a cross to your brick, it will be engraved on the left hand side.
July 21, 2019
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OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION
Located in the Rectory
Phone # 631.226.7725 x. 253
Email: [email protected]
Director: Mrs. April Kleinlaut
OFFICE HOURS
Monday: 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: CLOSED
July 21, 2019
INTERESTED IN OFFERING
YOUR TIME AS A CATECHIST
OR HALL MONITOR? Our program relies on the generous time and talent
offered by our dedicated Teachers and Hall Monitors. At this time, we are in need
of the following:
Levels 1 and 2 Teachers:
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Hall Monitors:
Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
& 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Assistants/Hall Monitors for other times
are always welcome!
Training is provided! Please call us for any
questions or stop by our office!
THANK YOU SO MUCH TO
EVERYONE WHO HELPED
MAKE BIBLE/SERVICE CAMP
A ROARING SUCCESS!
WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT
WITHOUT YOUR SERVICE,
TALENTS, PRAYERS, AND
NUMEROUS DONATIONS!
LATE REGISTRATION
NOW IN EFFECT FOR
2019/20!
Letters were mailed to all families with
students in our program with details about
re-registration.
An email reminder was also sent.
As of June 17, there IS NOW a $25 late
fee for ALL registrations.
We continue to encourage all families with
students who have not yet begun religious
education, who will be beginning 1st grade
(or older), to register for religious
education. We welcome anyone interested
in registering or learning more about our
program to make a “New Family
Appointment” or to call us for any
information. Please remember that all new
registered students—including those with
siblings already in the program—must
have a copy of his/her Baptismal
certificate. New families MUST make an
appointment to register by calling or
emailing us.
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NEW Food Pantry List!
CANNED MEATS
PASTA SAUCE
CANNED MEALS
TUNA
COFFEE/TEA
SHELF STABLE MILK
(not evaporated)
JELLY/JAM
WATER
CANNED FRUIT
COOKIES/SNACKS Thank you
for your continued generosity.
Cut out this list and bring it
with you when you go shopping!
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
Blue Door Thrift Boutique: Tricia Buckley—631.561.5790—[email protected]
Catholics for the Freedom of Religion: Kathy Feldman—631 225-9864— [email protected]
Community Meal: Gigi Gracey—631.943.0095—[email protected]—Mary Leon— [email protected]
Homeless Ministry: Regina Muir—631.226.2709—[email protected]—Peggy Pannullo—631. 921.5994—[email protected]
Hospital Visitors: Peter O’Neill—631-226-6340—[email protected]
Middle Ages: Gail Tonnessen—631.957.1449—[email protected]
Nursing Ministry: Regina Muir—631.226.2709—[email protected]
Respect Life Committee: Louise Perrotta—631.412.3831—[email protected]
St. Bernard League: Deacon Doug Smith—631-226-7725—[email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul Society: Deborah Deasy—631.226.7725, x. 234
Senior Moments/Spirituality: Fran Grasso—631.956.3003—[email protected]
Special Needs Ministry: Jessica Becker—631.226.6175—[email protected]—Caroline Grogan— 631.225.7688—[email protected]
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Located in the “New” School Building
Use Parking Lot located on corner of
Gates & High Streets
631.226.7725 x. 234 The office is open:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9:00 a.m.—12 Noon
1st & 3rd Saturdays 1:30 p.m.—3:00 p.m.
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus affirms that to be a disciple we must also sit at his feet and listen to him. St.
Vincent de Paul taught that it is only in prayer that we can give selfless loving service to those who are poor.
This week, please say a special prayer each day for the
poor and forgotten in our parish.
July 21, 2019
TO OUR ANONYMOUS SUPPORTERS WHO LEAVE FOOD ON THE ALTAR
AND MONEY IN THE POOR BOXES…THANK YOU!
….when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing
(Matthew 6:3). This teaching of Jesus is lived and practiced by so many of our fellow
parishioners at OLPH. We are blessed by secret benefactors who anonymously make regular donations of food and other necessities, leaving them on the steps of the sanctuary, or dropping off
at the Pantry during office hours. Also, take a look in the Sunday Bulletin weekly collection breakdown. The contributions put into the poor boxes as you leave Church add up and are the major source of our funding. You know who you are, but we’re not sure that you realize how
much your quiet acts of charity mean to the members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at
OLPH, and to those whom we strive to serve. Thank you and may God bless you!!!
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
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PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
HOMELESS MINISTRY
DONATIONS:
We can use gift cards (Visa, Amazon,
etc.) or financial donations, and we'll do the shopping for items most often needed.
We are in need of the following: Jeans - especially 32” & 34"
New socks
Underwear Undershirts
Anti-mosquito spray, etc.
Razors
Donations can be dropped off at the Parish Office from 9:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m. daily and
9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. on the weekends.
CHANGE THE WORLD – Are you interested in ….
preserving the environment?
(recycling, protecting air quality, etc.)
preventing the extinction of animals?
saving lives (of the elderly, infirm, born alive,
unborn)?
knowing how to handle death (yours or loved
ones)?
You CAN do all this when you join our
OLPH/Respect Life Committee.
Check us out, with NO obligation.
We (AND our world) NEED YOU!
We usually meet on the 1st Thursday of the month
7:00 p.m. in room 18. (check the schedule printed in the bulletin)
Feel free to call Louise (631-412-3831)
for further information.
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE
OLPH
Homeless Van Ministry
Needs You… Can you join us 1-2 Wednesday evenings a month
for a few hours to offer food, clothing, friendship and hope?
For more information please contact: Regina Muir 631 226-2709,
[email protected] or Peggy Pannullo 631 9215994,
Our Community Meal is today,
Sunday, July 21.
Come and pray with us
at the 12:00 p.m. Mass
& then join us for
“Sunday Dinner” at 1:00 p.m.
Our next Community Meal is August 18.
July 21, 2019
On Thursday,
July 11, 2019,
several members of
OLPH, including
Fr. Frank, were in
attendance as five
homeless veterans
were laid to rest at
Long Island Na-
tional Cemetery.
The one woman
and two of the men
had served during
WWII. The other
two men served during the Korean conflict.
The well-attended ceremony was dignified
and emotional as the veterans were honored
with prayer, poetry and ritual.
REST IN PEACE
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CATHOLICS FOR THE FREEDOM OF RELIGION
FOCUS ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM www.cffor.org
Religious Freedom Victories at Supreme Court
* The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that a 40-foot World War I memorial cross, erected over 90 years ago, can stay on public land in Bladensburg, Maryland. The cross "has become a
prominent community landmark, and its removal or radical alteration at this date would be seen by many not as a neutral act but as the manifestation of a hostility toward religion
that has no place in our Establishment Clause traditions," wrote Justice Samuel Alito in the majority decision. "The Religion Clause of the Constitution aims to foster a society in which people of all beliefs can live together harmoniously, and the presence of the Bladensburg Cross on the land where it has stood for so many years is fully consistent with that aim."
"A government that roams the land, tearing down monuments with religious symbolism and scrubbing
away any reference to the divine, will strike many as aggressively hostile to religion."
* The Supreme Court lifted an order that punished a Christian couple in Oregon ordering them to pay a $135,000 fine for declining to create a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. The high court told a lower court in Oregon to reconsider the dispute in light of the Supreme Court's decision last year involving Christian baker Jack Phillips in Colorado. The justices had found for Phillips because a Colorado state panel had displayed hostility toward his religious beliefs.
A Religious Freedom loss at the Supreme Court in 2018 concerned a similar controversy in Washington state where a florist declined a request for floral arrangements at the wedding of a long-time same-sex patron. The high court returned the matter to a Washington state court with orders to reconsider the case in light of its Colorado decision. The Washington Supreme Court once again ruled against the florist on June 6, 2019. She will now file a second appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
(npr.org, 6/20/19; usatoday.com, 6/20/19; dailysignal.com, 6/17/19)
July 21, 2019
As has been our tradition, OLPH will once again collect school supplies for those in need in our local community. This year, the
Middle Ages Group will be conducting this project. Below is the item
list we have received. Please pay attention to this space each week
as we will update this regularly, based on what we receive and additional requests that come in throughout the upcoming weeks.
Collections for our "Back-to-School" Supplies Drive for needy children of our community begins
today Sunday, July 21 and continues through August 11. Please watch for sales on the following needed
items:
Please return your donations to the large, cardboard boxes on the corners of the sanctuary each week when you come to church. We request all
donations by Sunday, August 11. Thank you for your generosity.
"BACK-TO-SCHOOL" SUPPLIES DRIVE
Folders
Colored pencils
Single and/or multiple subject notebooks
Marble notebooks
Crayons
Markers
Glue sticks/Elmer's glue bottles
Pens
Pencils
Highlighters
Backpacks
(no red backpacks please)
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SERVING AND SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Parish Phone: (631) 226-7725 Parish Fax: (631) 225-9597 Directory of Phone Extensions
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptism ceremonies are held on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Parents wishing to have a child baptized must attend a baptism preparation session before the baptism; these sessions are held on the first and third Thursdays of the month excluding holidays. Contact the Parish Office to begin the process of having your child baptized.
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK & ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Those who are seriously ill or facing surgery, as well as those in danger of death, should receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Please call the Parish Office and ask for one of our priests.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Adults who wish to be baptized, or who have been baptized in another Christian faith and wish to become Catholic, or who have been baptized Catholic and wish to be confirmed and receive Holy Communion, are invited to join the process of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Please contact Jeffrey Gaab at (631) 965-0076 or e-mail at [email protected] to begin the process.
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Adults who have been baptized Catholic and who have received Holy Communion but who still need the Sacrament of Confirmation should enroll in our Adult Confirmation Classes. Please contact Deacon Robert Becker at 631-226-6175 or e-mail to [email protected].
THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Please contact the Parish Office at least SIX MONTHS before the desired date of your wedding.
Name Ext Email
Carmel Becker, Bulletin 246 [email protected]
Carole Carrano, Parish Secretary 212 [email protected]
Linda Coppola, Business Office Assistant 214 [email protected]
Msgr. Joseph DeGrocco, Pastor 206 [email protected]
Fr. Fidelis Ezeani, Associate Pastor 226 [email protected]
Faith Formation Office 253 [email protected]
Christopher Ferraro, Director of Music 210 [email protected]
April Kleinlaut, Director of Faith Formation 257 [email protected]
Frank Pokorney, Business Manager 204 [email protected]
Rectory Reception Desk 200
St. Vincent de Paul 234 [email protected]
Josephine Vagelatos,
Administrative Assistant to the Pastor
206
Fr. Frank Zero, Associate Pastor 203 [email protected]
YOUR PASTORAL COUNCIL
Eileen Corticchia (Chair)
Msgr. Joe DeGrocco
Jeffrey Gaab
Gregory Guido
Sonia Hansen
Joselyn Kalt Mary Leon
Kevin Sabella, Jr.
Kevin Sabella, Sr.
James Totino
Adele Venezia
Please feel free to speak to any member of the Pastoral Council
with any questions you might have.
YOUR PARISH TRUSTEES
Gerry Chille John Reynolds
YOUR PARISH
FINANCE COMMITTEE
David Barrett
Bill Bendernagel
Gerry Chille (Chair)
Meg Danaher, CFP®, CLU®
Msgr. Joe DeGrocco Christine Donovan
Marie Gagneron
Kenneth Hale
Bob Meade
Bob Mehm
Frank Pokorney
John Reynolds
Kevin Sabella, Sr.
Please feel free to speak to any member of the Finance Committee with any questions you might have.
YOUR PARISH
LITURGY COMMITTEE
Fauvette Auguste
Deacon Robert Becker
Lynn Bergin
Mark Costantino
Msgr. Joe DeGrocco
Chris Ferraro
MaryAnn Haas
Jenine Jimenez-Spina
Barbara McPhail Deacon Doug Smith
Rosaleen Walters
Mike Williams
Please feel free to speak to any member of the Liturgy Committee
with any questions you might have.
July 21, 2019
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PRAYING FOR AND SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER
WE BELIEVE We pray for the sick of our parish…
If a family member or close friend is ill, please let us know so our community can pray for them. To
have your name or the name of a loved one listed in our parish bulletin, please call the Parish
Office. Please make sure the person is aware the
request has been made and that they are
agreeable with their name printed in the
bulletin. The name will remain on the list for
about four weeks.
WE REMEMBER
We remember those who have died in our parish community.
“O God, who through the ending of present things open
up the beginning of things to come, grant, we pray, that the soul of your servant may be led to you to attain the
inheritance of eternal redemption.”
WE CELEBRATE God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has freed you from sin, given you a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and
welcomed you into his holy people.
-Rite of Baptism
Stella Elizabeth Bove
Bryan Josue Garcia-Martinez
Liam Joseph O'Neill
We welcome the newest members
of the Catholic community here at OLPH!
BANNS OF MARRIAGE Please pray for the following members of our parish
community preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony.
Third Announcement:
David Shukri & Brittany Castonguay
First Announcement:
Daniel Restivo & Theresa Bartolotta
July 21, 2019
PERPETUAL HELP MASS SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2019 8:00 A.M. MASS
Doris E. McAnany Requested by Jean, Jeanie, Agnes, Marie & Dee
Lucia Francese Requested by Sesselman Family
Anthony Giannone Requested by John Suer
Michael Neeb Requested by The Rigney Family
John Haupert Requested by The Rigney Family
Joseph D’Attoma Requested by Angelo D’Attoma
Joseph D’Attoma Requested by Nick D’Attoma
Beatrice Bocchieri Requested by Jim & Jackie Totino
Rocco Sangiorgi Requested by Dominic Roseto
Gene Mullaney Requested by Joyce & Ron Mieszerski
Earl Garrison Requested by Linda Hollis & Family
Anthony Meloro Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Tom Nodell
Leo Zulueta Jr.
Donald Smith Lorraine Arpino-Jimenez
Anne Cooper-Ward
Lora Flynn
Peggy McCloud
Loretto Dinardo
Mary Ann Trigg
Erin Stanton
Irene Cannetelli
Ann O’Connell
Richard Parez Jr.
Lynn Parez
Jim Gordon
Jerry McGovern
Ann O’Connell
John Utah
Peyton Strauss
Ann DeGirolamo
Rod Menna
Maryann Backes
Carol Kamprowski
Debra Mauriello
Marjorie Santoli
Nature Williams
Sean Hanniffy
Alice, Kathleen &
Ann Doran
Andrea Schmidt
Joseph Diers Randall I. & Joanne Bress
Rita Gurrieri
Ginny Gala
Joanne Hernandez
Loretta Ferraro
Loretto Dinardo
Raquel Zittel
Marcy Calderon
Trent
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Monday, July 22, 2019
9:00 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Room 24
10:00 a.m. Blue Door Boutique Convent
2:30 p.m. St. Vincent Business Meeting Room 24
7:00 p.m. Devotions Church
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
6:45 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Cafeteria
7:00 p.m. Catechist Presentation Meeting Auditorium
7:30 p.m. Squires Room 19
8:00 p.m. Community of Praise Room 16
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
9:00 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Room 24
10:00 a.m. Blue Door Boutique Convent
12:45 p.m. Exposition Church
2:00 p.m. Legion of Mary Room 24
6:00 p.m. Van Run Room 12
Thursday, July 25, 2019
1:00 p.m.-on Church closed for cleaning Church
7:00 p.m. Spanish Prayer Group Cafeteria
8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Room 24
Friday, July 26, 2019
9:00 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Room 24
10:00 a.m. Blue Door Boutique Convent
Saturday, July 27, 2019
10:00 a.m. Bereavement Ministry Room 24/22
3:00 p.m. Wedding Church
4:00 p.m. Confessions Church
6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer Church
7:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Cafeteria
Sunday, July 28, 2019
After all
Masses
Knights of Columbus selling
Go for the Green Raffles
Outside
2:00 p.m. Baptisms Church
6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer/Holy Hour Church
8:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Cafeteria
PARISH CALENDAR
July 21, 2019
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, July 22—
SAINT MARY MAGDALENE
6:30 Kevin Ullmer, Sr.
12:15 George Wagner
TUESDAY, July 23—
WEEKDAY (Saint Bridget, Religious)
6:30 In Memory of Michael Marchetti
12:15 Rosa Sancilio
WEDNESDAY, July 24—
WEEKDAY (Saint Sharbel Makhluf, Priest)
6:30 Irene Webb
12:15 Marleny Leeds (Living)
THURSDAY, July 25—
SAINT JAMES, APOSTLE
6:30 Alan Schneider
12:15 Mary Garvey
FRIDAY, July 26—
SAINTS JOACHIM AND ANNE,
PARENTS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
6:30 For the Repose of the Souls of the McCarthy Family
12:15 Katherine Cronin
SATURDAY, July 27—
WEEKDAY
8:00 Margherita Illig
Saturday Afternoon (Sunday Anticipated):
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
5:00 Dominick M. Barone
Sunday, July 28
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 Perpetual Help Mass (List on p.12)
10:00 For the Living & Deceased Members of
the Knights of Columbus
12:00 Jane Cruickshank
5:00 For the People of the Parish
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EL MINISTERIO HISPANO EL MINISTERIO ISPANO DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL PERPETUO SOCORRO,
El grupo de oración “Jesús es el camino la verdad y la vida” le invita a alabar y glorificar al PADRE, al HIJO, y al ESPIRI-
TU SANTO, todos los jueves de 7:00 p.m. en adelante en un ambiente familiar. Comenzando con el Santo Rosario. Le ofre-
cemos el cuidado de los niños, también les ensenamos la doctrina de la iglesia.
Todos los martes llevamos el Santo Rosario a los hogares para orar en familia. Familias interesadas favor llamar a Virginia
Constantino al (631) 957-1149.
Para información sobre los sacramentos de El bautizo, Matrimonio y servicios pastorales, tales como llevarle la Eucaristía
los enfermos, la última unción de los enfermos.
Las charlas de bautizo se llevan a cabo cada segundo y cuarto domingo del mes, los padres interesados en bautizar a sus
hijos deben atender a una serie de charlas. Estas charlas son cada primer y tercer lunes del mes
Para más información llamar a la rectoría (631) 226-7725. En español a Alejandro Campos teléfono (631) 671-9257 correo
electrónico [email protected]. Señor Jesús:
Nos presentamos ante ti sabiendo que nos llamas y que nos amas tal como somos.
"Tú tienes palabras de vida eterna y nosotros hemos creído y conocido que tú eres el Hijo de Dios" (Jn. 6,69).
Tu presencia en la Eucaristía ha comenzado con el sacrificio de la última cena y continúa como comunión y donación de todo lo que eres.
Aumenta nuestra FE.
Por medio de ti y en el Espíritu Santo que nos comunicas, queremos llegar al Padre para decirle nuestro SÍ unido al tuyo.
Contigo ya podemos decir: Padre nuestro.
Siguiéndote a ti, "camino, verdad y vida", queremos penetrar en el aparente "silencio" y "ausencia" de Dios, rasgando la nube del Tabor
para escuchar la voz del Padre que nos dice: "Este es mi Hijo amado, en quien tengo mi complacencia: Escuchadlo" (Mt. 17,5).
Con esta FE, hecha de escucha contemplativa, sabremos iluminar nuestras situaciones personales, así como los diversos sectores de la vida
familiar y social.
Tú eres nuestra ESPERANZA, nuestra paz, nuestro mediador, hermano y amigo.
Nuestro corazón se llena de gozo y de esperanza al saber que vives "siempre intercediendo por nosotros" (Heb. 7,25).
Nuestra esperanza se traduce en confianza, gozo de Pascua y camino apresurado contigo hacia el Padre.
Queremos sentir como tú y valorar las cosas como las valoras tú. Porque tú eres el centro, el principio y el fin de todo.
Apoyados en esta ESPERANZA, queremos infundir en el mundo esta escala de valores evangélicos por la que Dios y sus dones salvíficos
ocupan el primer lugar en el corazón y en las actitudes de la vida concreta.
Queremos AMAR COMO TÚ, que das la vida y te comunicas con todo lo que eres.
Quisiéramos decir como San Pablo: "Mi vida es Cristo" (Flp. 1,21).
Nuestra vida no tiene sentido sin ti.
Queremos aprender a "estar con quien sabemos nos ama", porque "con tan buen amigo presente todo se puede sufrir". En ti aprenderemos a
unirnos a la voluntad del Padre, porque en la oración "el amor es el que habla" (Sta. Teresa).
Entrando en tu intimidad, queremos adoptar determinaciones y actitudes básicas, decisiones duraderas, opciones fundamentales según nues-
tra propia vocación cristiana.
CREYENDO, ESPERANDO Y AMANDO, TE ADORAMOS con una actitud sencilla de presencia, silencio y espera, que quiere ser tam-
bién reparación, como respuesta a tus palabras: "Quedaos aquí y velad conmigo" (Mt. 26,38).
Tú superas la pobreza de nuestros pensamientos, sentimientos y palabras; por eso queremos aprender a adorar admirando el misterio, amán-
dolo tal como es, y callando con un silencio de amigo y con una presencia de donación.
El Espíritu Santo que has infundido en nuestros corazones nos ayuda a decir esos "gemidos inenarrables" (Rom. 8,26) que se traducen en
actitud agradecida y sencilla, y en el gesto filial de quien ya se contenta con sola tu presencia, tu amor y tu palabra.
En nuestras noches físicas y morales, si tú estás presente, y nos amas, y nos hablas, ya nos basta, aunque muchas veces no sentiremos la
consolación.
Aprendiendo este más allá de la ADORACIÓN, estaremos en tu intimidad o "misterio".
Entonces nuestra oración se convertirá en respeto hacia el "misterio" de cada hermano y de cada acontecimiento para insertarnos en nuestro
ambiente familiar y social y construir la historia con este silencio activo y fecundo que nace de la contemplación.
Gracias a ti, nuestra capacidad de silencio y de adoración se convertirá en capacidad de AMAR y de SERVIR.
Nos has dado a tu Madre como nuestra para que nos enseñe a meditar y adorar en el corazón. Ella, recibiendo la Palabra y poniéndola en
práctica, se hizo la más perfecta Madre.
Ayúdanos a ser tu Iglesia misionera, que sabe meditar adorando y amando tu Palabra, para transformarla en vida y comunicarla a todos
los hermanos.
Amén.
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OFFERING UPDATE
July 13/14, 2019
Mass Time Attendance # of
Envelopes
Weekly
Collection
5:00 p.m. 288 134 $3,044.00
8:00 a.m. 260 119 3,320.00
10:00 a.m. 491 128 3,391.00
12:00 p.m. 328 96 2,512.00
5:00 p.m. 139 37 1,289.00
Coin 17.34
Mail-ins: 427.00
Children’s Env. 7 21.00
Faith Direct 2,158.90
TOTAL 1,506 521 $16,180.24
2018 total 1,599 510 $17,435.15
Candles $969.91
Poor Box $383.40
SUPPORT OUR
BULLETIN ADVERTISERS! Did you know that the OLPH bulletin is printed free of charge each week? Not only that, our
parish receives a part of the advertising commission.
So please frequent the fine establishments that
advertise in our bulletin!
If your business could use a shot in the arm,
consider advertising in the bulletin.
Each week, nearly two thousand people attend
Mass at OLPH, most of whom live and shop in the Lindenhurst area, receive or view our bulletin
online. It’s an easy way to reach thousands of area families with information about your business.
For more information on how to advertise in our
bulletin, call The Church Bulletin Company at
631.249.4994.
SUPER 72 RAFFLE Congratulations
to our
July 2019 winners
$1000 - Connie & Lewis Jimenez
$250 - Olivia O’Hanlon
$100 - Frank Cafarelli
$100 - Michael Cronin
$100 - Al Corrente
$100 - The Crisostomo’s
DEADLINES FOR BULLETIN All requests for items printed in the bulletin must first have approval from Msgr. DeGrocco or ministry moderator. All material must be submitted as a Word
document no later than the dates listed below to Carmel
Becker at [email protected]. Editing and sizes are at the discretion of the editor.
July 28—July 19 August 4—July 26
August 11—August 2
Going away on Vacation? Remember, we never take a
vacation from our obligation to attend Mass. Visit
www.masstimes.org
to find out where your family can gather for Sunday Mass.
Have you returned your Summer Appeal envelope yet?
Thank you for your generosity!
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PREPARING FOR
Sunday, July 28, 2019
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Jesus said, “And I tell you, ask and you will receive;
seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Luke 11:9
Genesis 18:20-32 Last week we heard of Abraham’s meal with three divine visitors who promised him a son within the year. Today, we hear that the purpose of their journey to the nearby towns of Sodom and Gomorrah is to judge whether or not to destroy them because of their wickedness. Why does God tell Abraham this? Since Abraham has been chosen to be the father of nations, he needs to know the consequence of sin in order to teach his children to do what is right and just in God’s eyes. But also notice how God doesn’t need much persuading from Abraham to be merciful to the just people who live in those cities. Perhaps he is also teaching Abraham to be likewise merciful. That’s a good reminder for us!
Colossians 2:12-14 Sin, Paul tells us, puts us under a legal obligation. The weight of that enormous debt incurred by our sins would crush us. We could never repay it. That’s why Jesus took that obligation upon himself and paid for it in full by his suffering and death on the cross. In effect, Jesus took our IOU and, as Paul puts it, nails it to the cross. Now we are free of debt. Even new sins we commit are paid for in full because of Christ’s generous act which has erased all past and future debt. All of this is true for us since we have participated in his death and resurrection through our baptism. God showed us his great love and mercy by doing this for us even while we were dead in sin. Since we could not act on our own behalf, God did it for us. This is the very heart of the Good News and a cause for great rejoicing.
Luke 11:1-13 Jesus teaches us how to pray not only by giving us the words to use but also by telling us the attitude to have: don’t multiply words but be persistent. Jesus encourages the believer to pray and to pray insistently. Jesus tells us that such prayer will be effective. Those who ask will receive and those who seek will find. There is no doubt – Jesus
makes us a promise that it is so. And he says that our Father will give us good things beyond what any earthly father can provide: God will give us his Holy Spirit.
Readings for the Week Take time each day to read the daily readings of the Church.
Monday, July 22, 2019:
Song of Songs 3:1-4b
+ John 20:1-2, 11-18
Tuesday, July 23, 2019:
Exodus 14:21—15:1 + Matthew 12:46-50
Wednesday, July 24 2019:
Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15 + Matthew 13:1-9
Thursday, July 25, 2019:
2 Corinthians 4:7-15 + Matthew 20:20-28
Friday, July 26, 2019:
Exodus 20:1-17
+ Matthew 13:18-23
Saturday, July 27, 2019:
Exodus 24:3-8
+ Matthew 13:24-30
Sunday, July 28, 2019:
Genesis 18:20-32
+ Colossians 2:12-14
+ Luke 11:1-13
Gospel Reflection Questions…. After reading next Sunday’s readings and
Gospel, take some time to pray on them
before you come to Mass. Use the questions
below to aid your reflection.
1. How are God and the sleepy father in
the parable similar? How are they different? Do you have confidence that God will hear you knock on his door? What do the readings this week do for your confidence? Do you think God already knows all your prayers of petition? Are your prayers of thanksgiving and praise pretty spontaneous?
2. During his daily Mass homily, Pope Francis, reflecting on this Gospel of Luke, tells us that prayer is courageous “knocking at the heart” of God with a strong, unwavering faith that he will respond. What is God’s ultimate gift to us when we do this?
Do we get ourselves involved in prayer? Do we know to knock at the heart of God? …
“The Lord never gives or sends a grace by mail: never! He brings it himself! What we ultimately discover in our asking for various things, [is that] the true grace and answer to our prayers is God's gift of himself to us. When we pray courageously, the Lord gives us the grace, but he also gives us himself in the grace: the Holy Spirit, that is, himself! Who comes to bring it to me. It's him. Our prayer, if it is courageous, receives what it asks for, but also that which is more important: the Lord. … Let us not embarrass ourselves by taking the grace and not recognizing him who brings it to us, him who gives it to us: the Lord.”
Pope Francis, Vatican City, Oct 10, 2013
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July 21, 2019
Schedule of Events 7:00 a.m. Registration and full hot breakfast 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start, lunch at the turn 1:00 p.m. Cocktails, Buffet Dinner (choice of 10 items), awards and 3-hour open bar
All for $150/golfer
Tee signs and other sponsorships are available. For additional information: Contact
Bob Dobres 631-592-8697 or Mike Hearney 631-560-0451
Bus Available from OLPH Church Make checks payable to: “OLPH Knights of Columbus”
And mail to:
Bob Dobres 46 Linden Street Lindenhurst, NY 11757
9th Annual OLPH Golf Outing
Monday, September 16th
at Rock Hill CC
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DIOCESAN AND COMMUNITY NEWS
July 21, 2019
Divorced or Separated Catholics of Long Island including widows, widowers and singles. (A social
organization for single persons.) New Member Orientation Meeting, Wednesday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m.
at St. Frances de Chantal Church in the rectory basement, 1309 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793. Non-Denominational. All are welcome. Bring proof of single status to join. Annual dues are
$30. Refreshments following the meeting. For more information call: Carol – 516-794-4933 or Fran – 516-889-5790.
Children’s Free Concert – Darlene Graham and the Shades of Green Band on Wednesday, July 31 &
Wednesday, August 31 from 6:30—7:30 p.m. at the Lindenhurst Village Gazebo Park (corner of
Wellwood and Hoffman Avenues).
Music Festival at the Our Lady of Mercy Summer Fair, 500 South Oyster Bay Rd., Hicksville, July 31—
August 4. Different bands/music each night. Free admission. Come join us for dinner, beer & wine,
Casino, rides for the kids, raffle prizes include $5,000 cash or vacation, $2,000 Shop-Rite Gift Certificate & $1,000 Home Depot Gift Certificate and more!
Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sundays from 7:00 a.m.—8:00 a.m. on
WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 FM on Long Island’s East End. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 p.m. on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00 p.m. on XM Satellite, Channel 117. For info
ReligionandRock.com or iTunes. Next Sunday’s theme is Volunteering/Giving; don’t miss it!
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
AUGUST THROUGH SEPTEMBER
Catechist Training for
New and Nearly New Catechists Immaculate Conception Church, Westhampton Beach August 12, 14, 19, 21 and 26, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, Ronkonkoma August 13, 15, 20, 22 and 27, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Taller para Nuevos Catequistas
Ss. Parroquia de Cyril y Methodius, Deer Park 9, 11, 16 y 18 de setiembre, 2019. 6:30 p.m. a 8:30 p.m.
Divorce & Beyond Support Group From 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
St. Kilian Parish, Farmingdale Thursdays, September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, and 14, 2019
Notre Dame, New Hyde Park Wednesdays, September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, and 20, 2019
Bereavement Facilitator Training Level II
Our Lady of Victory, Floral Park Mondays , September 30, October 7, 21, and 28, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s Parish, East Islip Saturdays, September 28 and October 5, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
St. Rosalie Parish, Hampton Bays Saturdays, October 19 and 26, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Stay With Us Saturday, September 14, 2019
St. John the Baptist High School,
West Islip
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. for registration. Blessing and Commissioning at 2:30 p.m.
Featuring Keynote Speakers
Dr. Mary Healy Bishop John O. Barres
For more information and to register online,
please visit drvc-faith.org
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