1919-2019 100 years of Christ, Community and Charity

Mark Frank Biondi, Mathew L. Brandli

Tom Brady, Bryan Budd, Paul Burawa,

Francis X. Castellano, Garrett Carty, Brian Dale, Joey Diveck,

Johnathan Delvalle, Dennis Ryan Dooley, Tatiana Drawbridge,

Jeremy Ferguson, Josef Gerace, Andrew Hughes, Joe Hwang ,

Joseph Janssen, Tracey M. Kentoffio,

Kevin Kiefer, Chris Klimek, Frankie Lopez,

Adam McCarthy, Eugene Mahan, Al Mediate,

Daniel Murphy, Patrick Musumeci, Jonathan Parker,

Ernesto Perez, Maria Perez, Michael B. Poole,

David D. Post, Michael Probst, Aldo Ruiz, Szu-Moy Ruiz,

Pamela Seagroatt Michael Sedlak,

Fianna Sogomoyan, Michael Vincent Toro

Anthony Ventura, Jonathan Warshauer, Alexandria Waszmer,

James Welsh Robert W. White, Brian Wilkenson,

Brendon James Willy

PRAY FOR THE SICK

Romanita Abad, Louis Alloyne,

Madison Makenzie Baker,

Bill “ Ben,” Amelia Barone,

Dennis Berger,

Patricia Boyle, Jim Marilyn Capaldo

Michael Castro, Kyle Chalupa,

Angela Chiaorrmonte, Yolanda Celone,

Lillian Cestaro, Mary Collins,

Neil Coogan, Kenny Cook,

Ginna Cooper, Kathleen Corrigan,

Airen Craig,Rita Cuozzo,

Frances Damara, Eileen Damico,

Josephine Diaz,

Anna A. Ferello, Mike Flynn,

Deacon Anthony Graviano,

Joseph Guyton, Roy Hanson,

Lisa Haus-McWilliams,

Jeffery Heller,

Savannah Hoesterey, Anthony Ivancich,

Lori Ann M. Kaan, Desiree Keefe,

Joan Keoppen,

Carol Kennedy, Natale Kennedy,

Kathleen D. Kollegger,

Giavana Laakman, John Laakman Jr.,

Robert Leask Jr., James Leung ,

Michael Lubrico,

Keith Mandart, Ann Mc Carthy

Ryan Mc Carthy,

Diane Raheb Maclaren,

Thomas McCleary, Nick Montanaro,

Bob Metz, Mary Ray, Helen Metz Rogers,

Nick Montanaro,Virginia Morellino, Wayne

Mudrack, Mildred Neubeck,

Mary Norwick,

Kathleen O’Kane, Sean O’Kane

Joan Parente, Lucy Peters, Thomas Rigney,

Rosa Maria Santos, Fran Schutz,

Maria Shine, Jim Space,

Rachel Schopp, Sylvia Shpect,, Cooper Siano,

Ed Siano, Kathleen Stidioso,

Lauren Sweeney, Charles Terrano,

Ann Vidal, Emerson Vidal,

Emerson Vidal II,

Kenneth Vidal, Lisa Vidal

Robert Vidal, John F. Watson,

Mickey Welch,, Kathleen Wolf,

Dorothy Zeo, Anthony Zeo

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you have information for the Military or sick lists please call the Office at 631-475-4739 or simply put a note in the collection basket. ********************************* Mass cards are available in the Parish Center Office during scheduled hours ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ If you would like to purchase a memorial candle or any other item to honor someone there are forms on the tables, in the Rectory Religious Store and in the Church..

Monday-Saturday 8:00am masses in Chapel. ———means no intention at time to print ** means Offices are closed Saturday, September 21st,**

8:00am -------------------------

5:00pm Carolyn Whitley

Sunday, September 22nd,**

7:00 am Parishioners of OLMC

8:30 am Spanish Mass

10:00 am Betty Jean Campbell

11:30pm Elias & Francisca

Mercado

Monday, September 23rd,

8:00 am Elsie Pugliese

Tuesday, September 24th,

8:00 am -------------------------

Wednesday, September 25th,

8:00am -------------------------

Thursday, September 26th,

8:00 am Barbara Literman

6:00 -----------------------

Friday, September 27th,

8:00am Patricia Lee

Saturday. September 28th,** 8:00 am -----------------------

5:00 pm Jean Lilly

Sunday, September 29th,**

7:00 am ---------------------

8:30 am Spanish Mass

10:00 am Parishioners of OLMC

11:30am Georgotas & Lettieri

Families

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Sunday October 6th is Respect Life

Sunday. There will be a special

collection by the Diocese for the

Respect Life Office. They have

recently produced their 100th issue

of the Respect Life Ministry News-

letter sent to all parishes, drvc.org

September 22, 2019

Twenty-Fi h Sunday in Ordinary Time From the Pastors Desk

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Confirmation classes began this past week, and with the return of students, there is a natural increase in activity for the parish. Part of that is preparations for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation on November 6th, and all of the things that go along with it, including the inscription ceremony that takes place at the 10am Mass. There are also the other grade levels which will return in October, to prepare our children for the celebration of Sacraments and for lives as adults in the Faith. Our new Mass schedule is still something we need to get used to, and the small things that were overlooked are being addressed. As the Diocese continues to address the diminishing numbers of priests, we will have to examine our Mass schedule in relation to those of neighboring parishes, to allow for the future inevitability of priests covering multiple parishes. Back in June, I concelebrated the Mass of Ordination for six men, who became priests, two of whom I have known for several years, as they progressed through seminary formation. While it was definitely gratifying to have six ordained, the fact is this was an exceptional year with that number, and even though six men became priests, we also had many retire and some go on to their final reward. While vocations begin in the home, with parents and family providing a living example of what it means to be a follower of Christ, the rest of us can do our part by praying for vocations and encouraging young people to consider a call to priesthood and religious life. It was my hope to resume the Church History lecture series this past year, unfortunately the obligations of being the pastor (as well as the head of maintenance, business manager, and attempting to raise money for the parish through various activities) prevented me from something I love doing. One of the projects that I have been working on will help educate people on various aspects of the Faith, and hopefully encourage them to come to church. Speaking of catechism, the Formed program is still available for parishioners (and friends) free of charge, to subscribe, just go to our website and click on the Formed page. There are things we have control over, things we can do to make a difference, and then there are things that are out of our hands. Over this past year, as a result of an extremely biased Newsday article, we lost the services of two companies, who had volunteered to take care of various projects on the parish grounds. While we have those who continue to volunteer to care for parts of the property, planting flowers, weeding, and maintaining flower beds, there is still much that needs to be done, including landscaping the front of the church and some other areas. Hopefully by the Spring we will have a better grasp on the situation. On the other side, much has been accomplished with the parish buildings and property. After many years, the church roof has finally been repaired to the point that it is no longer leaking (knock wood), and the parish center roof (over the office, chapel and classrooms) has been completely replaced, leaving the rectory roof, which is being seal coated to prevent leaks for another year or more. Ceiling tiles for the classrooms and other parts of the parish center are being replaced by the Knights of Columbus Council 725. Our Youth Ministry/Young Adult Apostolate area in the basement of the Rectory has been given a good cleaning and painting, in preparation for this year’s activities. Our heating systems in the church, parish center, and rectory are ready for the coming season, and the air-conditioning in the parish center provided relief during the summer months, when Sunday Masses were relocated there. Someone asked if we would have air-conditioning in the church next year; unfortunately, we do not have the resources needed to do that at this point. It is my hope, over the next few years, to raise the money needed to put in a geothermal system, which will provide cool temperatures in the summer, replace our heating system, which is getting older, and eliminate the fuel bills for the church. In everything we do here at Mount Carmel, we have to do it with an eye to the future of the Church in Patchogue and throughout the eastern part of the Diocese. With God’s grace, we will have a church, and a community, which will make children exclaim “God lives here!” Pax,

Fr. Henry

Vigésimo Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 22 de septiembre de 2019 DIOS ESTÁ DEL LADO DE LOS POBRES Dos de las lecturas de hoy ponen muy en claro que Dios está del lado de los pobres. Amós describe en detalle el abuso de los pobres y necesitados. El Salmo repite que Dios actúa en beneficio de los pobres y los humildes. Pero Lucas pone las cosas de cabeza, contando una historia de un mayordomo en conflicto, a punto de ser despedido, que demuestra astucia y es recompensado. Como la comunidad a la que Pablo escribe en Timoteo, estas lecturas son personales, dirigidas a los creyentes, miembros de las comunidades judías y cristianas que tienen dificultades con elecciones personales de cómo conducir sus vidas. Ofrecen un bosquejo de cómo Dios desea que vivamos en un mundo tan complicado y tan confundido como el nuestro. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Esd 1:1-6; Sal 126 (125):1b-6; Lc 8:16-18 Martes: Esd 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Lc 8:19-21 Miércoles: Esd 9:5-9; Tob:13:2, 3-4abefghn, 7-8; Lc 9:1-6 Jueves: Ag 1:1-8; Sal 149 (148):1b-6a, 9b; Lc 9:7-9 Viernes: Ag 2:1-9; Sal 43 (42):1-4; Lc 9:18-22 Sábado: Zac 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Lc 9:43b-45 Domingo: Am 6:1a, 4-7; Sal 146 (145):7-10; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lc 16:1

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ eptember 8th is for Special Collection today is for the Diocesean Co-llection to the Catholic Univerity of America. September 22nd will be the collection to the Pope Pius X Enriched Living Facility. Even in retirement our senior priests retain roles as our shepherds, and St. Pius X enables these dedi-cated men who live there to be fully engaged mem-bers of the community. “Still on duty,” they serve as our teachers, counselors, and spiritual leaders. The special collection for retired priests living at St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility will take place this weekend. Please be as generous as possible! Thank You!

www.drvc.org/stpiusx

GOD IS ON THE SIDE OF THE POOR Two of today’s readings make it quite clear that God is on the side of the poor. Amos describes in detail the exploitation of the poor and needy. The psalm repeats that God acts to benefit the poor and lowly. But Luke turns things upside down, telling a tale of a conflicted steward, about to be fired, who demonstrates his clever-ness and is rewarded. Like the community to whom Paul writes in Timothy, these readings are personal, directed to believers, members of the Jewish and Christian communities, who struggle to deal with personal choices about how to conduct their lives. They offer an outline for how God wishes us to live in a world as complicated and as confusing as our own. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ezr 1:1-6; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9; Tb:13:2, 3-4abefghn, 7-8; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Hg 2:1-9; Ps 43:1-4; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146:7-10; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31 September 22, 2019 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ El 8 de septiembre es para la Colección Especial, hoy es para la Colección Diocesana de la Universidad Católica de América. El 22 de septiembre será la colección para las instalacio-nes de vivienda enriquecida del Papa Pío X. Pese a estar jubilados nuestros sacerdotes ancia-nos mantienen su rol pastoral y el residir en San Pío X les da la oportunidad de ser miembros acti-vos de nuestra comunidad Diocesana. Ellos están "Aún en servicio” ejerciendo como nuestros maes-tros, consejeros y guías espirituales El próximo fin de semana será la co-

lecta pro fondos de la Residencia Geriátrica San Pío X en donde viven sacerdotes jubilados. ¡Por favor sea

tan generoso como sea posible! ¡Muchas Gracias!

www.drvc.org/stpiusx

,

Our Lady of Mount Carmel 100th Anniversary Centennial Ball

As part of our Parish’s 100th Anniversary Celebration, we cordially invite you all

to attend our Centennial Ball. Our Ball will be held on Friday, September 27th, 2019

At the Beautiful Mediterranean Manor, Located at 303 East Main Street, Patchogue from 7 pm to Midnight.

The evening will include music and dancing, a cocktail hour, full sit down dinner with a salad, appetizer and choice of entrée, ice cream bar, cake and coffee and tea

with full open bar throughout.

This is a Black tie Optional event. Tuxedos are welcome, however jacket and tie is the dress for the evening.

Cost for this marvelous evening will be $80 per person. Seating is limited, so

please make your reservations early by sending in your payment, with the filled out form below. For more information or if you have any additional ques-

tions, please contact Michael or Jessica Boehm at (631) 289-5722. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Mrs. Miss_______________________________________________________ (Circle appropriate one(s)) please print / send one form per couple / person Phone Number ( ) -_________ E-Mail -______________________________ Please send your Payment (made out to “O.L.M.C.”) along with this form to: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel ANNIVERSARY BALL 495 North Ocean Ave. Patchogue N.Y. 11772

Al Barbarino will Be with us on Sunday October 13th, Sharing his spirituality in spoken and sung words. Al Barbarino is a Lay Franciscan with the Franciscan Friars

of the Renewal, (the late Fr. Benedict Groeschel’s

Community) and is a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Throughout the years in this apostolate, he has recorded

CDs/Videos and traveled around the world. He speaks on

our faith in a most practical, every day level. Through all the

support of his recordings, he helps the poor and homeless, of

the St. Padre Pio Shelter, Croatian Relief (International Out-

reach) and for the poor, wherever he sings. Al has worked in

the NYC prisons for incarcerated youth as a counselor. He

has many stories to share!

His lovely CD’s will be available for sale.

¡Seis semanas para hacer un gran evento! Viernes 8 de noviembre en el nivel inferior de la iglesia

Necesitamos todo tipo de obsequios, cestas, obsequios no utilizados, obsequios grandes, vino, licores,

Recolectando artículos nuevos sin usar, tarjetas de regalo y / o certificados de negocios lo-cales, cualquier artículo que pueda ir a cestas temáticas, juegos de lotería, colonias, artículos

nuevos, ropa con etiquetas, papel de regalo, velas, marcos, etc. Al Centro Parroquial. También pediremos patrocinadores. Se necesitan voluntarios ahora y establecer y día del even-

to.Los boletos cuestan $ 10.00 disponibles el 20 de septiembre 0 disponibles el 20 de septiembre,

100th Anniversary Basket Auction

Friday November 8th in Church Lower Level We are in need of all kinds of gifts, baskets, unused gifts, large gifts, wine, liquor,

Collecting new unused items, gift cards and/or Certificates from local businesses, any items that can go into themed baskets, lottery scratch-offs, colognes, new bric a brac items, clothing

with tags, gift wrap, candles, picture frames, etc. To the Parish Center. We will also be asking for sponsors. Volunteers are needed now and set up and day of the

event. Six weeks to make a great event! Tickets are $10.00 available September 20th

Scott Hahn will

be with us on

Saturday,

December 14,

Don’t miss Scott Hahn and

the St. Paul Center at Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Catholic Church in Long Island on Saturday, Decem-

ber 14, 2019.

Study Scripture with one of the Church's most re-

nowned biblical scholars today. Go deeper into the

riches of our Catholic faith—register now!

Schedule:

8:00 am — Mass in the Church

9:00 am — Welcome and talk by Scott Hahn

10:00 am — St. Paul Presentation

10:15 am — Break, books available for

10:45 am — Talk by Scott Hahn Admission $20.00 in advance to: www.SrPaulCenter.com

Knitting & Crocheting Group

Meets in the Parish Center on Wednesday’s at 10 am –12 noon

If you know how or want to learn come and bring your pro-ject or make one from our supplies.

No fees for our supplies

GARDEN MINISTRY

If you had an area last season we are thankful for your work and ask you to continue to care for your spot. If you would like a spot please come to the

Parish Center and sign up., leave your name and phone num-ber.

Want information please call 631-475-4739 ext 102 will get you your desired info.

Bulletin Information If you have an event or notice for the bulletin it must be in the Friday a week before printing. Ex. Need it Oct.

27th so it has to be sent by Oct. 14th. It has to be formatted in either Word or a Publisher

format. Please email to DUVAL19@aol.com and write bulletin in

subject box.

NEW FORMED 2.0

A Gift to Our Parishioners And Friends and Family

Go to: Olmcpatchogue.formed.org Hit Blue button create a

password and user name and register.

This is a gift you can share with anyone with internet access.

March 2, 2019 –March 1, 2020 OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL 100TH ANNIVERSARY, 1919-2019

September

100th Anniversary Ball Friday September 27th at the Mediterranean Manor

Reservations/ tickets on sale $80.00 per person

October

13th Al Barbarino speaks and preforms 1:00pm

November

2nd & 3rd Holiday Fair in Parish Center

November 8th, Basket, (Chinese) Auction in Church Lower Level Admission $10.00

Here is where anyone can help create a wonderful event . Collect Gift Cards & Certificates donate

an unused new gifts, a bottle of wine or liquor, lottery tickets, donate a small item that can be used with other items to create a basket.

Tell your family and friends and come! Donate a cake.

December

$10,000. Christmas Raffle

GEM & MINERAL SHOW

December 7th & *8th In the Parish Center.

8:00am Mass with Scott Hahn

A talk with Dr. Scott Hahn, 12/14/2019 8:00am mass 9am-12:30pm

Fee $20.00 St Paul center .com

February

Valentine’s Dance

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS OPEN HOUSES

Your are invited to explore the benefits of a Catholic High School Education.

SEPTEMBER

Saturday 21st 11;00AM - 1:30PM Out Lady of Mercy Academy

Saturday 28th 11:00m - 2:00PM

Sacred Heart Academy

Sunday 29th 10:00AM - 1:00PM St. Anthony High School

OCTOBER

Saturday 5th 10:00AM -1:00PM Kellenberg Memorial High School

& 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Chaminade High School

The Patchogue

Columbiette's 725 Auxiliary

will be holding a Meet and Greet on September 26, at 6:30 pm.

38 First st, Patchogue,

for any ladies interested in learning about the Columbiette organization.

Golden Wedding Anniversary Liturgy

Honoring Couples Married Fifty years or More

Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Maria Regina Roman Catholic Church in Seaford

Come in to sign up by October 8th

You will receive a letter of confirmation, There is assigned seating for couples. Family seated at first come basis as room allows

You will take 1 picture with the Bishop Approximately 3 to 4 weeks later you will receive the picture and a certificate in the mail

Centennial Journals

Journals are now available to be picked up or purchased in the

Parish office in the Parish Center-Monday thru Thursday

9am to 3pm.

They will be available for those who would like to purchase our

new journal or those who pre-ordered or placed an ad in

the journal.

I would like to have my loved one remembered in memoriam for one year with a memorial candle in the church vestibule in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. $200.00 year begins First Sunday of Advent and Ends on Christ the King Sunday . In Loving Memory __________________________________________________________ By_______________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip______________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________________________________________________ One year Offering is $200.00 if by ck to OLMC Church

VINTAGE CHRISTMAS ITEMS, LINENS, ANTIQUES, QUALITY CRAFTS, JEWELRY, GLASSWARE,

DOLLS, QUILTS,

BEARS, JAM & JELLY GUYS, CANDLES, SOAPS, AND MUCH MORE!

HOLIDAY FAIR SATURDAY & SUNDAY--9 AM - 4 PM NOVEMBER 2ND & 3RD IN THE PARISH CENTER OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH FREE ADMISSION

BASKET AUCTION Friday November 8th

Doors Open at 6 pm in Lower Level of

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Admission $10.00 per seat

During this 100th year we are celebrating a long time for a worship place, but it was not built on sentiments, it was built on love. We are a shining example that we are still here because of all those who came together to watch this community grow by attending masses, celebrating the sacraments and holding bingos, luncheons, and fundraising events, all which moved us from a small church to a large one with a large Rectory and then a Parish Center. So now do we stop? No we go forward as before. We need the help of our parishioners to help collect gifts, gift-cards, sponsors, cake and coffee, more baskets and things to fill them. We need help giving letters to stores you frequent.. Have any gifts you have not returned so donate new things. Gentlemen we are asking for table and chair set up Thursday November 7th. We are also asking for help the night of the event with sales, refreshment and clean up. How about those ticket sales or calling items making hotdogs? Children and Teens, can you wrap a basket or make a bow? Can you be a runner or a refreshment person? Can you help a couple of hours before helping sort and making signs. Ask your friends, invite your parents who can come with their friends, neighbors or co-workers for a night of fun. The solicitation letters are made and awaiting you. Tickets go on sale September 22. All things can be picked up in the Parish Center business Office, gifts can be dropped off before masses or at the office.

www.Relgionandrock.com

And the TV show on Telecare

Catholic Radio with a weekly theme: Sept.22 Autumn Changes 29 Prayer Oct. 6 Living with Possessions 13 Discovery 20 Tradition 27 Special Days Perhaps we can have you listen to: The Catholic

Channel Sirius/XM Radio,

Channel 159. Tune into “Religion and Rock”

with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from

7:00AM –8:00AM on WBAB

102.3FM or 95.3 on L.I.’s East End.

Listen Saturdays at 1100PM on Sirius Channel 159 and 11PM on XM Satellite Channel 117.

Sign up for information @ aayroso@telecaretv.org

The Outreach Office 631- 475-9580

Pantry Hours: Thursday & Friday 10 am—2 pm

Last but not least, the Food Pantry could use your help with donations of the following everyday items:

Cake mixes Canned meat Canned tuna Ceral Chef Boy-R-Dee Coffee/tea Cookies/crackers Jello (boxed only please) Mayo/mustard/ketchup Pancake mix/syrup Pasta sauce in jars Peanut butter/jelly We wish to thank you for your Pantry.

Pudding Soup (no tomato soup please) Sugar Baby wipes Bath soap Diapers (size 3 and above) Laundry detergent Shampoo/conditioner Toilet paper Toothpaste continued generosity to the

Long Island State Veterans Home (631) 444-8606 www.listateveveteranshome.org

Saturday October 9, 2019 Benefits & Breakfast Lecture Series: Medicare Basics

Time 9 AM to 10:30 AM Location: L.I. STATE Veterans Home

100 Patriots Road, Stony Brook, N.Y. 11790 Multi-Purpose Room

Continental Breakfast will be served

Presented by Maryflorence Brennan Topics include: Medicare (Par ts A, B and C), Supplemental Insurance

Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Program Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans Including Healthcare,

Maintenance Organizations, Preferred Provider Organizations, Private Fee for Service And Special Needs The Medicare Gap

This event is free and open to the public If you will be 65 this or next year this information will help you to be informed prior to choice.

Regional School Holy Angels Regional School 475-0422 Principal-Mr. Michael Connell

New Parishioners are invited to come to the Center and pick up a registration form. Envelopes are available upon request.

Parish Offices– in Parish Center Telephone 475-4739 Fax 447-1030

Parish Secretary Susan Schmutz ext.101

Business Office Hours in Parish Center

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:30pm

Saturday-Sunday Closed

Mass cards sold in the parish center

info@OLMCPatchogue.org

Religious Education Telephone: 289-7327

Religious Education Office Hours Monday - Thursday

9:00am - 3:300pm

Coordinator of Religious Education

Madlyn D’Ambrose ext 104

Choir Music Director: Germaine Fontaine

Parish Outreach Food Pantry Telephone 475-9580 ext.113

Outreach Office Hours 10am-2pm

Thursday & Friday

olmcoutreach@gmail.com

Sacrament of Marriage Arrangement must be made 6 months in advance. No date for a wedding can be given over the phone or reserved until the couple completes the formal paperwork with a member of the pastoral staff. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, R.C.I.A. is for those who are interested in coming into the Catholic Church or a Catholic interested in completing the Sacraments of Initiation. Call the Faith Formation office for more information. Wednesday Evenings. Thursday evening 7:30 pm in Parish Center. 631-475-4739 ext 102

Mass Intentions Mass cards announced are $20.00 Presentation Folders are $25.00 Mass cards sold in the parish center during business hours. MASS SCHEDULE Weekend - Saturday: 5:00 pm (Vigil) Church Sunday: 7;00am, 8:30,10:00 & 11:30 Spanish Mass 8:30 am in Church Weekday Monday—Saturday 8:00am in Chapel & Thursday 6pm Mass in Chapel

PASTOR Rev. Henry Reid

Deacon Bob Lyon Deacon Anthony Graviano , Retired

Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are celebrated on the 4th Sunday at 1:00pm in the Chapel Baptismal preparation is required prior to the baptism of any child. Please call 631-475-4739 for f further info.

Reconciliation/Confession Monday-Friday, Following Daily Mass in Chapel Saturday 4:00 – 4:45 PM in Church

Monday Night Prayer Group 7:30 in the Chapel -Jerry Curreri 698-3533 Legion of Mary Prayer Group Monday 7:pm In Parish Center Rob Costanzo 631-834-3385 Wednesday Night Prayer Group 7:30 pm in a Private Home Mary Peterson– 475-4739 Secular Franciscans (OFS) Meet in the Parish Center 1st Sunday of the Month 1pm to 4 pm EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Following 8 am Mass Thursday till 10 pm 6pm Divine Mercy Mass Rosary for Life 7pm Prayer Groups as printed above.

COMMUNION CALLS Any homebound or shut-in may receive Holy Communion in their home. A Eucharistic Minister, will visit. Please call 631-475-4739