March 1919 - February 2020 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, James Hooper,

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,

Paulina Sanchez, 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,

Patricia Hayes Axtmayer,

Madison Makenzie Baker,

Bill “ Ben,” Amelia Barone, Dennis Berger,

Patricia Boyle, Katherine Budd,

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, Malena Garcete,

Deacon Anthony Graviano,

Joseph Guyton, Roy Hanson,

Lisa Haus-McWilliams, Jeffery Haller,

SavanAshes-Service nah 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 ,

Joan Lo Dolce,

Michael Lubrico, Maria Multese,

Ann Mc Carthy, Ryan Mc Carthy,

Diane Raheb Maclaren, Maria Maltese,

Thomas McCleary, Nick Montanaro,

Shirley Nocerino,

Bob Metz, Mary Ray, Helen Metz Rogers,

Nick Montanaro,Virginia Morellino, Wayne

Mudrack, Mildred Neubeck,

Mary Norwick, Kathleen O’Kane,

Sean O’Kane, Madline Piciullo,

Joan Parente, Lucy Peters, Anne Riccio,

Thomas Rigney, Michael Sanbardino,

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,

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 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

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There will not be intentions in the bulletin. They will be given to the Priest to pray for at a private mass. The Office is closed due to corona virus until notice is given for churches to open. This is an unprecedented time for All church communities. We ask that you watch the Bishops daily Mass or check CFN Catholic Faith Network for the Popes Mass schedule.

May 17, 2020-- Sixth Sunday of Easter THE REASON FOR OUR HOPE “What is the reason for your hope?” Imagine somebody coming up to you and asking you that question. Not “What are you hoping for?” or “What are you hoping to do?” No, this isn’t about our desires for possessions or aspirations for life, it’s “Why do you hope?” Peter today tells us that we ought to be ready to give an answer to this ques-tion. Truth be told, few of us spend much time thinking about why we hope. Luckily, the scriptures today give us our answers. We hope be-cause Christ suffered for us, in order that we might come to God. We hope because we know that, in the Spirit, God grants us another Advo-cate through Christ to remain with us always. No matter what we might hope for, whatever we might hope to do, we must always first know and proclaim the reason for our hope: the presence of God in Christ, with us through the power of the Spirit. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The people of Samaria accepted the word of God preached by Philip; they received the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:5-8, 14-17). Psalm — Let all the earth cry out to God with joy (Psalm 66) Second Reading — Act with gentleness and reverence toward all, so that when you are maligned those who defame you will be the ones put to shame (1 Peter 3:15-18) or 1 Peter 4:13-16. Gospel — I will not leave you orphans, but will come to you (John 14:15-21) or Jn 17:1-11a. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:12-14; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a; or (for Ascension) Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23; Mt 28:16-20 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Sixth Sunday of Easter Monday: St. John I Wednesday: St. Bernardine of Siena Thursday: The Ascension of the Lord (unless transferred to Sunday); St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions Friday: St. Rita of Cascia LIGHT OF BELIEF Every believer in this world must become a spark of light. —Pope Saint John XXIII PATRIOTISM Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your gov-ernment when it deserves it. —Mark Twain

17 de mayo de 2020-- Sexto Domingo de Pascua RAZÓN DE NUESTRA ESPERANZA “¿Cuál es la razón de tu esperanza?”. Imagina que alguien se te acerca y te hace esa pregunta. No “¿qué es lo que esperas?” o ¿qué esperas hacer?”. No; no se trata de los deseos de poseer cosas o de aspiraciones en la vida, sino “¿por qué tienes esperanza?”. Hoy Pedro nos dice que debemos estar dispuestos a responder esta pre-gunta. A decir verdad, pocos son los que se dedican a pensar por qué tenemos esperanza. Por suerte, las Escrituras de hoy nos ofre-cen la respuesta. Esperamos porque Cristo sufrió por nosotros, a fin de que podamos venir a Dios. Esperamos porque sabemos que, en el Espíritu, Dios nos concede otro Defensor en Cristo que permanece-rá con nosotros por siempre. Sin importar lo que podamos esperar, o lo que esperamos poder hacer, siempre debemos saber y proclamar la razón de nuestra esperanza: la presencia de Dios en Cristo con nosotros por el poder del Espíritu. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura —Pedro y Juan les impusieron las manos, y reci-bieron el Espíritu Santo (Hechos 8:5-8, 14-17). Salmo — Que aclame a Dios con alegría toda la tierra (Salmo 66 [65]). Segunda lectura —Cristo murió en la carne, y luego resucitó por el Espíritu (1 Pedro 3:15-18) o 1 Pedro 4:13-16. Evangelio — Yo rogaré al Padre y les dará otro Protector (Juan 14:15-21) o Juan 17:1-11a. Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 16:11-15; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Martes: Hch 16:22-34; Sal 138 (137):1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Miércoles: Hch 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Sal 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Jueves: Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47 (46) :2-3, 6-9; Ef 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 (para la Ascensión); o Hch 18:1-8; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Viernes: Hch 18:9-18; Sal 47 (46):2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Sábado: Hch 18:23-28; Sal 47 (46):2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Domingo: Hch 1:12-14; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pe 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a o (para la Ascensión) Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47:2-3, 6-9; Ef 1:17- 23; Mt 28:16-20 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Sexto Domingo de Pascua Lunes: San Juan I Miércoles: San Bernardino de Siena Jueves: La Ascensión del Señor (a menos que sea transferida al domingo); San Cristobal Magallanes y compañeros Viernes: Santa Rita de Casia DESTELLOS Todo creyente es llamado a ser, en el mundo de hoy, como un destello de luz. —Beato Papa Juan XXIII PATRIOTISMO El patriotismo apoya a tu país todo el tiempo y a tu gobierno cuando se lo merece. —Mark Twain

May 17, 2020 Sixth Sunday of Easter

From Pastors Desk

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, It has been a long nine weeks, and many of us are at our wits end. The end date that was given to us, which passed by on Friday, has been moved again. We have been informed that the State does not want houses of worship to open because of the continued risk of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the diocese has agreed to abide by that request, for the health and safety of the people. Unfortunately, members of our community have lost their battles with the virus and other health issues since we have had to close. Although every person lost is important, there is one death in particular that will affect our community, and that is Mr. Charles Moore. Many of you may know him as an usher at the 11:30am Mass, and others from the cafeteria at Tremont Elementary School, you could always find him smiling. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Lola and their family at this time. We continue to pray for all those who are suffering from Covid-19, and other illnesses, during this time, as well as those who are isolated be-cause of the pandemic. People have been asking what I am doing during these days of social distancing, and such, with the parish closed to everyday activity, and even the limitations on ministry. There is the normal activity of praying the Office of Readings and the Liturgy of the Hours, which is an obligation taken on when ordained to the diaco-nate. This is something that priests and deacons are required to participate in, on behalf of the Church, and I can honestly say at times it is the only times I get to pray during the course of the day. During this time, I have been blessed with being able to sit and pray it in a non-rushed atmosphere. Masses have been offered privately, and since it seems so strange and uncomfortable to offer them in an empty chapel or church, I have been celebrating them in my room, with a portable altar given to me by a priest of the Melkite Catholic church. Because of the policies put in place by New York State, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we will not be holding the Inis Fada Fleadh (Irish Music Festival) this June, and I have been contacting the performers, suppliers and others to cancel everything. However, we are looking at the weekend of June 12 & 13, 2021, to host this event next year. While I realize that this was traditionally an Italian parish, the connections I have on the Irish music circuit make this a great opportunity to put on this festival, but to generate some much needed revenue for the parish. Speaking of money, I want to thank all of you who have continued to send in donations to keep the parish functioning during this time. Even after turning off the heat in the church in March (and I have been watching for any freezing temperatures to protect pipes, etc...), and reducing the heat in the parish center, finally turn-ing it off a couple of weeks ago, we have had tremendous bills coming in still. The expenses from Optimum for the phone and internet, electric, gas, and the other monthly recurring bills have not stopped; but thanks to your generousity we are able to cover them.

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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

Continued In previous columns I have mentioned that I was doing necessary repairs to the chapel, including repairing and painting the ceiling, the walls, and the lights. These repairs are still going on, and will hopefully be completed by the time we come back together. It is humbling though, because what I have been able to get done over the course of nine weeks, in the past would have taken a couple of weeks. Because of issues with my back, I am able to work for a day or two, maybe even three, but then have to rest for one to four days; a couple of people have mentioned to me that I’m not young anymore. There are a number of projects yet to be done, including repairs to the parish center kitchen, which got flooded when the hotwater heater burst last month. Over time we will get to what has to be taken care of, but for now we are taking it slow, and recognizing the gifts that God continues to give us throughout this time of testing. I look forward to seeing all of you, when I don’t exactly know. Pax, Fr. Henry

Thank you to the people who came to clean up and take care of their little parcel of our parish last week. Please if you volunteered to work on an area now would be the best time to start as there will not be anyone in your way.

WATCH ON THE Catholic Faith Network View it on the Diocese: Drvc.org Watch on UTube Also watch teachings, and talks with Bishop John O. Barres We will have many spiritual ideas and connections for you on our Facebook account as we are working on our new site while we are out. FORMED is a free Catholic Network much like Netflix, here you will have all manner of reading, listening , watching and learning, FORMED has such good Catholic program-ing and books, studies with downloadable books, pamphlets and more… Go to OLMCPatchogue.org and click on our link and join the 1,000,000 users to watch good children's programing and things are in Eng-lish and Spanish

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Pantry Hours 10AM to 2PM, Thursday & Friday CLOSED The Food Pantry could use your help all year with donations of the following non-perishable items: Cake Mixes Soup (no tomato soup please) Canned meat/stew/Spam Sugar Canned tuna Baby Wipes Cereal Bath Soap Chef Boy-R-Dee Diapers (size 3 and larger) Coffee// Tea Laundry detergent Cookies/crackers Shampoo/conditioner Cooking Oil Toilet paper Mayo/mustard/ketchup Toothpaste Pancake mix/syrup Pasta Sauces in jars Peanut butter /jelly We wish to thank you for your continued generosity to the Pantry. Remember , no donations is too small. All contributions to helping the less fortunate are greatly appreciated. May God bless you.

Diocese of Rockville Centre announces Morning Star Initiative

As you may have heard, the Diocese of Rockville Centre has decided to launch a bold plan, called the Morning Star Initiative, to revitalize Catho-lic elementary school education on Long Island. The goal of this initiative is to restore a robust Catholic culture to the DRVC schools, improve academics, and create a more fiscally sustainable model for schools. The Diocese will partner with the Marianists, who have two centuries of Catholic educational commitment and expertise. The Diocese has asked Brother Thomas Cleary, S.M., President of Chaminade High School, to serve as the Chief Revitalization Officer and to spearhead this effort. He will be assisted by his fellow Marianists, who will seek feedback and ideas from the full spectrum of those with a stake in a revitalized Catholic elementary education, including our parishioners. We value your input,

so please share your thoughts. Please visit the Diocese of Rockville Centre’s website at Morningstarinitiative.org .

During this time when we are at home, far more than then ever before, we ask you to join us starting this even-ing for many opportunities to take a retreat at no fees for anything we put on our Facebook page, which already

has all the prayer, to the links on the website new pages.

There are beautiful prayer experiences and we once more invite you to go sign up for FORMED for free on your TV’s.

We have now on Facebook: The Liturgy of the Hours

Every mystery of the Rosary in its entirety The Divine Mercy Chaplet Prayer in it’s entirety

The are pages for bible study And a great series called the Quarantine Connection by Scott Hahn for every day of Holy Week and Easter.

We have also placed quick 1 minute and 2minute videos Links to The Best Catholic sights

Links to Catholic magazines Everyone please check in and leave a message for all to know you are alright

Seniors and Homebound, let us know if you need help!

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

Pastoral Associate Joseph Graziano

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

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 pas-toral 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 inter-ested 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 Father Henry’s and the Deacon’s Offices are located in the Parish Center. The Rectory is a Residence

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.

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And the TV show on Telecare Catholic Radio with a weekly May 17th Prayer Perhaps we can have you listen to: The Catholic

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Channel 159. Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun

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

First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2019 “You . . . must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.” — Matthew 24:44