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PARISH STAFF BUSINESS / FACILITIES MANAGER Deacon Donald A. Stamm MUSIC DIRECTOR James R. Kendall RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - 226-2384 Director of Religious Education: Thomas J. Acemoglu RCIA / Adult Formation: Deacon Douglas G. Smith YOUTH MINISTRY 226-6239 Youth Ministry Coordinator: AnnMarie Wagner Coordinator /8th Grade & The Edge: Peggy Harnisch SACRISTAN Mark Costantino PLANT MAINTENANCE Vito Cudia SPECIAL MINISTRIES St. Vincent de Paul 225-5531 Loretta McHugh, Helen Brion: Co-Presidents Pastoral Care of the Sick John Koszalka Catholic Youth Organization : [email protected] Program Coordinator: Phil Amico Page 2 MAY 8, 2011 Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam O O ¶H ¶H L L Mission Statement ―Trusting in God, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and, motivated by Christ’s Life, Death and Resurrection, we, the people of God, under the protection of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, accept as our mission, the evangelization of our parishioners both active and inactive. We accept the call to bring all to a personal, Covenant relationship with Jesus as Lord and Savior, to live the Paschal Mystery and to promote the spiritual health and growth of everyone in our parish community.‖ The OLPH Pastoral Council MASSES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY: MAY 8THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 6:30 - Mass for the People of the Parish 8:00 - Living & Deceased Members of the Holy Name Society 9:30 - Catherine Marcus 11:00 - Book of the Faithful Departed 12:30 - Eddie Aliano 5:00 Mother’s Day Novena 6:30 Polish MassMONDAY: MAY 9(Acts 6:8-15; John 6:22-29) 8:00 - Mother’s Day Novena 12:00 - Leonard Corrao 7:00 John Russo, Jr. 7:30 Devotions (Novena) 7:00 PM MASS & NOVENA WILL BE HELD IN THE CONVENT CHAPEL TUESDAY: MAY 10 Easter Weekday (Acts 7:51-8:1a; John 6:30-35) 8:00 - Mother’s Day Novena 12:00 Lilly Klinger 7:00 Abbott & Lee Families WEDNESDAY: MAY 11 Easter Weekday ( Acts 8:1b-8; Jn 6: 35-40) 8:00 - James McCowan, Jr. 12:00 - Mother’s Day Novena 7:00 Theresa Puleo THURSDAY: MAY 12 Easter Weekday (Acts 8:26-40; Jn6: 4- 51 ) 8:00 - Mother’s Day Novena 12:00 - Leonard Castiglione 7:00 - Peter Giodano FRIDAY: MAY 13Easter Weekday (Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59) 8:00 - Vera Nielsen 12:00 Mother’s day Novena 7:00 Louise LaMorte SATURDAY: MAY 14 ( Acts 6:1-7; John 6:16-21) 8:00 - Jose Zulueta 9:00 Mother’s Day Novena SUNDAY VIGIL: May 15Fourth Sunday of Easter 5:00 Jack Ambrosio Altar Bread &Wine In memory of Joseph & Irene Canzoneu Requested by Liz & Agostino Pecarao

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Page 1: MASSES FOR THE WEEK P A R I S H S T A F F SUNDAY ... I was hungry and you gave me to eat, thirsty and you gave me to drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me,

P A R I S H S T A F F

BUSINESS / FACILITIES MANAGER

Deacon Donald A. Stamm

MUSIC DIRECTOR

James R. Kendall

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - 226-2384

Director of Religious Education: Thomas J. Acemoglu

RCIA / Adult Formation: Deacon Douglas G. Smith

YOUTH MINISTRY 226-6239

Youth Ministry Coordinator: AnnMarie Wagner

Coordinator /8th Grade & The Edge: Peggy Harnisch

SACRISTAN

Mark Costantino

PLANT MAINTENANCE

Vito Cudia

SPECIAL MINISTRIES

St. Vincent de Paul 225-5531

Loretta McHugh, Helen Brion: Co-Presidents

Pastoral Care of the Sick

John Koszalka

Catholic Youth Organization : [email protected]

Program Coordinator: Phil Amico

Page 2 MAY 8, 2011

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

OO¶H¶HLL

Mission Statement

―Trusting in God, empowered by the Holy

Spirit, and, motivated by Christ’s Life, Death

and Resurrection, we, the people of God,

under the protection of Our Lady of Perpetual

Help, accept as our mission, the

evangelization of our parishioners both active

and inactive. We accept the call to bring all

to a personal, Covenant relationship with

Jesus as Lord and Savior, to live the Paschal

Mystery and to promote the spiritual health

and growth of everyone in our parish

community.‖

– The OLPH Pastoral Council

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

SUNDAY: MAY 8— THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

6:30 - Mass for the People of the Parish

8:00 - Living & Deceased Members of the Holy

Name Society

9:30 - Catherine Marcus

11:00 - Book of the Faithful Departed

12:30 - Eddie Aliano

5:00 Mother’s Day Novena

6:30 Polish Mass–

MONDAY: MAY 9— (Acts 6:8-15; John 6:22-29)

8:00 - Mother’s Day Novena

12:00 - Leonard Corrao

7:00 John Russo, Jr.

7:30 Devotions (Novena)

7:00 PM MASS & NOVENA

WILL BE HELD IN THE CONVENT CHAPEL

TUESDAY: MAY 10 Easter Weekday (Acts 7:51-8:1a; John

6:30-35)

8:00 - Mother’s Day Novena 12:00 Lilly Klinger 7:00 Abbott & Lee Families WEDNESDAY: MAY 11 Easter Weekday ( Acts 8:1b-8; Jn 6:

35-40)

8:00 - James McCowan, Jr.

12:00 - Mother’s Day Novena

7:00 Theresa Puleo

THURSDAY: MAY 12 Easter Weekday (Acts 8:26-40; Jn6: 4-51 )

8:00 - Mother’s Day Novena

12:00 - Leonard Castiglione

7:00 - Peter Giodano FRIDAY: MAY 13— Easter Weekday (Acts 9:1-20; Jn

6:52-59)

8:00 - Vera Nielsen

12:00 Mother’s day Novena

7:00 Louise LaMorte

SATURDAY: MAY 14 ( Acts 6:1-7; John 6:16-21)

8:00 - Jose Zulueta

9:00 Mother’s Day Novena

SUNDAY VIGIL: May 15—Fourth Sunday of Easter

5:00 Jack Ambrosio

Altar Bread &Wine In memory of

Joseph & Irene Canzoneu Requested by

Liz & Agostino Pecarao

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MAY 8, 2011 Page 3

From the Pastor’s Desk

When I saw this poem I remembered it immediately. I learned it as a child and it was set to music. Howard Johnson, for those who

don’t know, was the owner of the famous “Howard Johnson’s” Family Restaurants with the famous “Orange” roofs.

M - O - T - H - E - R

"M" is for the million things she gave me,

"O" means only that she's growing old,

"T" is for the tears she shed to save me,

"H" is for her heart of purest gold;

"E" is for her eyes, with love-light shining,

"R" means right, and right she'll always be,

Put them all together, they spell

"MOTHER,"

A word that means the world to me.

by Howard Johnson (c. 1915)

My Mother was the best. She was a very simple, holy, loving and giving woman. She taught me how to pray and how to live my faith every

day. She taught me by example the importance of putting what we believe into action. I learned how to care for people by paying attention

to their lives and getting to know what they needed and then doing something about it without expecting anything in return. She was charita-

ble because it was the right thing to do. There are those who never understood her and those who verbally would tell others “there must be

some other purpose for her being so nice.” But there wasn’t and she never stopped giving. To this very day there are those who remember

the things she did for them when they were kids.

We did not have much, but we didn’t need it because we had Mom who taught us that we always had what we needed and that God would take care of us, and He did. She taught us that when one door closes in our life, God opens another door or window. God and His Church were

the center of our life as a family. We were a part of the Church and participated as each of us could.

Thank you mom, for being my Mother, for giving me life, love, and for the Catholic Faith, which

keeps me alive and growing. Though you have gone home to heaven I take pride in knowing that you are always with me and that when you died you stood before Our Lord He said to you “Well

done, Theresa, good and faithful servant. Enter the kingdom prepared for you from the founda-

tion of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me to eat, thirsty and you gave me to drink, a

stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, sick or in prison and you came to

visit me.”

Be sure to thank you Mother today, kiss her, hug her and show her how much you really love her.

And if, like my mom, she has died look up to the heavens and smile and say, “Thank you Mom, I still love you.”

May God +bless you and yours today and forever,

Father Anthony

1871 + 140th Anniversary + 2011

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Page 4 May 8, 2011

W E E K L Y O F F E R T O R YW E E K L Y O F F E R T O R Y

Your Parish Finance Council has suggested that this simple bar graph be added to our weekly bulletin to

illustrate the gap between the Sunday collection and the

amount needed to achieve a balanced parish budget. Since the

beginning of our fiscal year, September 1, 2010, we have

experienced a weekly shortfall in collections. It is urgent that

we begin to reverse this trend. O U R P A R I S H ‘ S F I N A N C I A L H E A L T H

D E P E N D S O N Y O U R G E N E R O S I T Y

H E L P C L O S E T H E G A P !

We now have 54 parishioners enrolled in Faith Direct!

All envelopes, including children‘s envelopes, must have

your account number and offering amount indicated in order for

your account to be credited for weekly and special collections.

Thank you.

As Christian Stewards in Today‘s World, We ―Walk by Faith.‖

May 8, 2011— Third Sunday of Easter

The disciples on the road to Emmaus walked and talked with Jesus all day, but

it was not until they offered Him hospitality and He blessed and broke the bread that

they recognized Him. Simple acts of loving kindness still reveal the presence of God in

our midst.

We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who accept Jesus’

mission as their own and depend on the Eucharist to nourish and sustain them for the

challenge of a stewardship way of life.

PRAY FOR THE DEAD

Philip Dolengewicz

Theresa DiBernardo

William J. McLean We ask you, O God, to be our quiet strength and consolation.

PRAY FOR THE SICK

William McClean

Raymond Ronner

Barbara Kraly

Angela Mirabile

Dear God,

We place our worries in Your hands

and ask that You restore Your servant to

health again.

B A N N S O F M A R R I A G E

Second Time:

Vincent Ambrosio (Sacred Heart, Merrick) & Christine Elia (OLPH)

Matthew Ascolese (OLPH) & Jessica Melendez (OLPH)

Peter Caliendo, II (Our Lady of Grace, West Babylon) & Danielle Falco (OLPH)

First Time:

Michael J. Buonocore (OLPH) & Tina Marie Rupprecht (OLPH)

Michael Kamme (OLPH) & Christina M. Riordan (OLPH)

Matthew R. Barnes (OLPH) & Samantha S. Mulholland (Our Lady of Lourdes)

22,57521,186

17,046

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

OLPH Sunday Collections

Weekly

break-even

total

May 1

Collection

2011

April 30

Collection

2010

Baptisms Julianna Tara Colao

Jaiden Krzyzoszczak

We Welcome you, with love,

to our parish family!

We have had 19 Baptisms so

far this year.

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May 8, 2011 Page 5

PARISH BULLETIN BOARDPARISH BULLETIN BOARD

Although we no longer have the 6:30 am Although we no longer have the 6:30 am weekdayweekday mass there is still a mass there is still a 6:30 am Mass on Sunday6:30 am Mass on Sunday..

Beginning in March, Baptisms will now be celebrated on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month.Beginning in March, Baptisms will now be celebrated on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month.

Just a reminderJust a reminder—— Monday, Monday, May 9 May 9 the 7pm Mass and Novena will be held in the convent chapel.the 7pm Mass and Novena will be held in the convent chapel.

VENDORS WANTED— Knights of Columbus #794 Lindenhurst for upcoming annual spring vendor & craft fair

May 14th, 10am—4pm. Tables start at just $40! Contact Sal 516-410-1205 or email: [email protected].

We are looking for people interested in joining the wedding rehearsal team. Rehearsals are usually held

on Fridays at 8pm. Anyone interested please fill in the form in this bulletin and return it to the rectory.

SAVE THE DATE!! SAVE THE DATE!! The The 140th Anniversary Dinner Dance Celebration 140th Anniversary Dinner Dance Celebration will be held on will be held on Sat., August 13th Sat., August 13th at the K at the K

of C Hall, Lindenhurst. Please mark your calendars. Limited number of seats to be sold! Details to come!!of C Hall, Lindenhurst. Please mark your calendars. Limited number of seats to be sold! Details to come!!

SAVE THE DATE!! SAVE THE DATE!! The The 140th Anniversary Communion Breakfast, 140th Anniversary Communion Breakfast, Honoring all the priests who have served in Honoring all the priests who have served in

our parishour parish, will be held , will be held Sat., Sept. 17th Sat., Sept. 17th after the 9am Mass. after the 9am Mass. More details to follow.More details to follow.

UPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTS

Healing Mass— 7 pm, Tuesday, May 10, Fr. Augustine Fernando will conduct a Rosary, Mass and Healing

Service at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Pkwy, Douglaston. For more info 718-229-8001.

Retrouvaille— Friday, May 13, at the Montfort retreat house in Bay Shore couples who have had problems in their

marriages and recovered from them share their experiences with couples in troubled marriages with hope that they

too will see their marriage saved. A Retrouvaille weekend is deeply personal and private experience where

husbands and wives reconnect and go on to lead a happy and fulfilling life together. Call 1-800-470-2230 for

confidential information.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold its annual Holy Innocents Mass Monday, May 23 at 8pm at St.

Joseph’s Church, 40 Grove Place, Babylon (one block south of the LIRR and Carll Ave.) with Fr. Reid. The

Hibernian Festive Singers, coffee, etc. to follow. Call John Healy: 631-598-0430 for info.

Mother of Good Counsel Home (MGCH) - Helping Mothers & their Young Babies - is a Home for pregnant

women or with young children to 5yrs old. Young women who are not pregnant nor have children, but need help

are also welcome. Mother of Good Counsel Home is run by the Oblate Sisters of the Holy Redeemer. The Home is

located at 290 Babylon Tpke., Roosevelt, NY 11575 (near to Freeport and Uniondale). For information please call

Sister Matilda: 516-223-1013.

How Natural Family Planning Renews Marriages—a conference for engaged as well as married couples will be

held on Sat. June 11th, 9 AM– 4 PM at the Seminary of Immaculate Conception in Lloyd Harbor, Huntington. All

are cordially invited to attend. Presentations will focus on medical/scientific aspects; marital/relational dimensions

and moral/cultural issues. Included with the program are lunch and Mass. Cost: $20 pp. Registration required. For

information call 631-423-0483 ext.122, or email at [email protected].

Family, Marriage and Individual Therapy—provided by NYS licensed therapists available to our parish and 102

other parishes. Services provided by Catholic Counseling Center. Most insurance policies, including Medicare, are

honored. Confidential information and appointments: call Dr. Giuliani 631-243-2503 or go to our website

thecatholiccounselingcenter.com.

Effective immediately: All items & notices and announcements for the bulletin must be received by the church office no later

than Tuesday noon to appear in that week’s bulletin. Any large articles or announcements, etc., i.e. 1/4 page or more should be

received no later than Thursday of the preceding week. We need this time to get approval from Fr. Trapani to run the item, as-

semble and edit the bulletin. Your cooperation to this end is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to our Congratulations to our May ―1000 Club‖ winnersMay ―1000 Club‖ winners::

$1000$1000——Abraham RodriguezAbraham Rodriguez

$250$250——Jean KraemerJean Kraemer

$150$150——Judith LaSalaJudith LaSala

$100$100——M/M Brian J.D. FisherM/M Brian J.D. Fisher

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Page 6 May 8, 2011

GUARDIAN ANGEL TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

At Our Lady of Perpetual Help School we believe in ―educating the whole child;‖

challenging our students to achieve academic excellence along with a strong sense of

compassion and respect for his or her fellow human beings. While our tuition is

modest and affordable, there are many dedicated and hard working students whose

parents simply cannot afford the tuition as a result of our economic times. The

Guardian Angel Program has been developed to provide financial assistance to

existing students whose families are going through a difficult time. A Guardian

Angel can be an individual or company who would like to sponsor a child.

Your contribution is tax deductible and can be made in the following manners: as a one-time contribution

for the academic year; by making a monthly pledge; by making a contribution at any of these levels:

Seraphim $4,440 (Full-year tuition one child); Cherub $2,220 (Half-year tuition);

Throne $1,100; Archangel $750; Angel $____________.

By helping these children attain their dreams, you will accomplish yours!

If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact our parish office at (631) 226-7725.

SCHOOL NEWS

Six Grade Religion – the students are learning about how God picked his people to help the

Israelites. We are learning about the Judges. They were chosen people by God.

Science – The 6th Grader are finishing up Newton’s Law of Motion. The law of iner-

tia as it is known. An object in motion stays in motion until something stops it; or an

object at rest stays at rest till something moves it.

Science – The 7th Graders are learning about bacteria. Some bacteria are

harmful and others are helpful. The students are learning about vaccines and

antibiotics and how they help us.

Science – The 8th Graders are reviewing for their 8th Grade

NYS assessment test. We are reviewing about the different forces on the

earth that makes it change. Wind, rain, tornadoes, hurricanes, thunder-

storms and tsunami all changes earth’s surface.

Kindergarten – The Kindergarten children hosted a Mother’s Day Tea. They drew portraits

of their Moms and answered questions to see how well they know their

Moms. They sang songs and then served their Moms tea and cookies.

At the end of the tea, the children presented their mom’s with a special

gift. The children enjoyed having their Moms visit the

classroom and wished that everyday their Moms could

spend time in school with them.

The Kindergarten children wish all the Moms of OLPH a Happy Mother’s

Day.

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Page 8 May 8, 2011

Sunday: Life Teen Mass, 5pm

Join the LifeTeen Facebook Group!! Look for OLPH LifeTeen

Check out all our events and Pictures Of LifeTeen!

The Edge is for all middle school age kids – no matter where you go to school—this is the place for you! We meet in the basement of the Convent. Look for the blue door on the south side of the Convent. We meet from 7:30 til 8:45 pm. It’s a great place to come, hang out, play great games and learn about our faith. Just

come on down, no need to sign up! Next Edge—Thursday May 19, 2011

5th graders are welcome to join us and see what Edge is all about!!

Sunday’s at 4:00pm before Mass!—come

on down and pray the Rosary with us!

Everyone is invited!

Come to the blue door on the

south side of the Convent.

Sunday May 8 - Mother's Day - No Life Nite - God Bless our moms!

Sunday May 15th -

Senior Take Over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday May 20th - The last Holy Hour/

Dodge Ball until September.

If you‘ve never been to Holy Hour/Dodge Ball at

the Seminary—don‘t miss this!!! This is the last

one ‗til September. Even if you‘ve never come to

LifeTeen and you are a teen—please come!!

You‘ll love it!!

I am interested in volunteering at OLPH Parish (indicate choice)

Family Life Ministry Wedding Rehearsal Usher Lector

NAME: ___________________________________________ PHONE: _____________________________

ADDRESS:______________________________________________________________________________

Return to Linda McLellan at the Rectory - Volunteer Form will be sent to you & you will be contacted.

OLPH PARISH SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM

1. ALL EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS MUST HAVE A BACKGROUND SCREENING (FILL OUT A

VOLUNTEER FORM AND SIGN THE CONSENT SHEET).

2. ALL EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS MUST ATTEND THE VIRTUS TRAINING.

3. ALL EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS MUST READ AND SIGN THE CODE OF CONDUCT.

A LIST OF VIRTUS TRAINING SESSIONS CAN BE FOUND IN THE LONG ISLAND CATHOLIC AND AT

WWW.DRVC.ORG (Look for Virtus Sign-up)

For help with registration please call the Diocese

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“CATHOLIC SCHOOLS – A+ FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS”

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

A Middle States Accredited School Early Childhood Program

We provide programs which educate the whole child: academically, socially, and spiritually.

Your children will learn to interact with each other and with God in a safe, happy, nurturing environment.

Jesus said, ―Let the little children come to me,

and do not hinder them, for

he kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.‖

Nursery session – Two half-day 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Pre-K sessions - Three half-day/Five half-day 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Two/Three/Five full-day 8:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Please call for a tour of our Early Childhood classrooms and see the program we offer.

We also provide an after care program until 6:00p.m. if needed.

website: olphschoollindenhurst.org

631-226-0208

OPEN

ENROLLMENT

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE— ―RESTORING GOD‘S GLORY!‖

Over $1 Million from over 487 Families.

Have you made/paid your pledge yet?

Below is a list of the current memorials that are still available. We have added additional memorials to our

Restoring God's Glory Campaign due to the demand and popularity of the memorials. If you make a pledge to the

campaign this gives you the opportunity to reserve a memorial. In doing so, you are able to make your gift in your

family name or in memory of a loved one, which becomes a special way of participating in this campaign.

If you are interested in reserving a memorial please call the rectory.

MEMORIAL COST

St. Joseph Statue (new) $10,000

Cross Etched Inner Church Doors

Main Center Doors (2) $15,000 ea.

Main North (1) & South Doors (1) $10,000 ea.

Side Doors (4) $7,500 ea.

CHURCH PEWS

Front Church Nave Pews (35) $5,000 ea.

North Transept Pews (2) $3,000 ea.

South Transept Pews (3) $3,000 ea.

Back Church Nave Pews (26) $2,400 ea.

Church Restroom $10,000

Church Handicap Restroom $10,000

Rectory Kitchen $10,000

Holy Family Room $10,000

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Page 10 May 8, 2011

PARISH SPIRITUAL ADOPTION PROGRAM

MONTH 3 – Developing Baby -- ―I can suck my thumb!‖

Your baby is quite active in the womb now - - although her mother won’t feel her for

another couple of months. If her mother’s womb had a window, you could watch your

spiritually adopted baby squint, swallow and move her tongue. She can make a tight fist if

you touch her palm. She is breathing amniotic fluid which continues until birth, although

she obtains the oxygen her body needs through the umbilical cord. The baby you are

praying for weighs one ounce. A word from Pope John Paul II to those suffering because of abortion:

“Do not give in to discouragement and do not lose hope. … The Father of mercies is ready to give you his forgiveness and peace in

the Sacrament of Reconciliation.” (The Gospel of Life, no. 99)

Please Help! For our OLPH 140th Anniversary brochure, we would like to have a small head and shoulders picture of the priests

listed below who were assigned here since 1996.

Please drop them off at the rectory Attn: Helen Brion

before May 15, please, with your name and address

so they can be returned to you.

Rev. Damian Cooper Rev. Richard Kammerer

Rev. Glenn Kennedy Rev. Robert Kline

Rev. Martin Klein Rev. Augustine Oraka

Rev. Vitalis Pedzik Rev. Edward Seagriff

Rev. Thomas Pers Msgr. Villar

Rev. Stan Wadowski Rev. Edward Walsh

Rev. John Vadakkummoolayil

Society of St. Vincent de Paul : FOOD COLLECTION—MAY 7 & 8

―THE HUNGRY ARE ALWAYS HUNGRY‖

CEREAL, CANNED MEATS, CANNED FRUIT, POWDERED & SHELF MILK, GRANULATED

SUGAR, CHICKEN & BEEF BROTH, JUICES, SOUP CONTAINING MEAT, CANNED STEW,

CANNED CARROTS, CANNED SPINACH, PORK & BEANS, SPAGHETTI SAUCE, PASTA,

PUDDINGS & JELLO, RICE, COFFEE (REG. & INSTANT), TEA, CANNED POTATOES,

INSTANT POTATOES, MACARONI & CHEESE, TUNA, PANCAKE MIX & SYRUP, JELLY,

JAM, TOILET TISSUE, TOOTHPASTE, SOAP & SHAMPOO, RAZORS & SHAVING CREAM.

(PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND DURING YOUR REGULAR WEEKLY SHOPPING & LOOK THESE ITEMS ON

SALE)

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED ANSWERING THE CALL OF "COME AND FOLLOW JESUS" BY JOINING THE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL?

St. Vincent de Paul is located at 272 South Wellwood Ave.

The office is open: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 am—12 noon. Call 631-225-5531.

140th Anniversary

Next Sunday, Next Sunday, May 15th May 15th there will be a free hospi-there will be a free hospi-

tality breakfast following the May procession and tality breakfast following the May procession and

crowning of the Blessed Mother.crowning of the Blessed Mother.

Do you have a green thumb? We are look-

ing for people who would like to help plant flowers

around the parish grounds.

Also, do you have a perennial garden and

would like to donate some plants?

If interested in helping please contact:

Debbie McDonough at 957-076 or

email [email protected]

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May 8, 2011 Page 11

Our Lady Fatima Day - May 13

Shrine of Our Lady of the Island

Eastport, LI, NY (exit 70 LIE)

10:00 am—Stations 11:00 am—Rosary

11:30 am—Holy Mass 12:30 pm—Lunch

1:30 pm—Guest Speaker—Steven McDonald “My Journey of Faith and Forgiveness”

3:00 pm—Benediction (rain or shine) for info 631-325-0661

7:30 pm FRIDAY, MAY 20

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 794

400 South Broadway, Lindenhurst

ADMISSION: $25 PER PERSON

(BEER, WINE, WATER, SODA

& PRETZELS INCLUDED)

You are welcome to bring your own snacks

Join us in a 50/50 & a fun Game of Heads or Tails

Someone will go home with a Grand Prize

For Information and Tickets Please Contact:

Joe Welsh 631-698-4410

Julius Pannetta 631-696-6759

Margie Reilly 631-839-2854

ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT

THE LIFE CENTER OF LONG ISLAND

OLPH Christian Mothers & Guild

2011 Ladies Night Out

Friday, June 3rd

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

OLPH Parish/School Auditorium

$15.00 includes: soda, tea, coffee, salad, bread, entree & dessert

BRING A FRIEND ENJOY A FUN EVENING OUT!

Chinese Auction - 50/50 For tickets please contact:

Laurie Gregg- 957-9657

Debbie McDonough- 957-0765

If you would like to donate a food item or raffle prize please contact the

above numbers.

ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO OLPH PARISH

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Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

Come to the

OLPH SPRING CHORAL CONCERT

Saturday, MAY 14, 2011

8:00 pm

Featuring the voices of

THE OLPH CONCERT CHOIR

And

THE OLPH YOUTH CHOIR

Contemporary and Traditional Favorites by

Marty Haugen, Allen Pote, Pachelbel, Pergolesi,

Mozart and Handel

Performed in our Beautiful Sanctuary

Free Admission

(no tickets required)

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

210 South Wellwood Avenue

Lindenhurst, NY 11757 (631)226-7725

1871 + 140th Anniversary + 2011