Pastor: Msgr. James P. Lisante

Associate Pastor: Rev. Kevin ThompsonRev. Ferando Egargo

In Residence: Rev. Anthony John HeinleinRev. James Vargheese

Permanent Deacon: Rev. Mr. Dominick ValdaroRev. Mr. Frank GariboldiRev. Mr. Ferdinando Ferrara

Business Manager: John BrosnanOutreach Director: Corinne LokMusic Director: Elizabeth WoodsReligious Ed. Director: Donna KesselmanParish Trustees: Dr. James R. Dolan, Jr.

Mrs. Dorothy O’SullivanTelephone Numbers

Rectory: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-3270Religious Education: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .799-5179Convent: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-1748R.C.I.A.: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .799-5179Parish Outreach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-1260

Website: www.ollmp.org

The Parish Office ScheduleMonday to Thursday 9AM to 9PMFriday 9AM to 4PMSaturday 9AM to 5PMSunday 9AM to 3PMThe office is Closed from 12/Noon to 1PM for Lunch

Mass TimesMonday through Friday: 6:45, 8:30am, 8:00pmSaturday: 6:45, 8:30am/5:00pm and

5:15pm ChapelSunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:30pm

BaptismIt is advised that the parents schedule an interview with apriest one month before the preferred baptism date.Baptismal preparation classes are offered on the 2ndSunday of the month. Parents are encouraged to attend the10:30 AM mass on the 2nd Sunday and the preparationclass will follow the mass in the Rectory. All couplesseeking to baptize a child must attend the class. Baptismsare preformed on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every monthat 2PM. Please call the Rectory to schedule anappointment at (516) 541-3270.

ConfessionsSaturdays, Eves of Holy Days and Eves of First Fridays4:00 to 5:00pm.

MarriagesThe prospective bride and groom should discuss details ofthe marriage with one of the priests of the parish at leastsix months prior to the date of the wedding.

The Second Sunday of AdventDecember 9, 2018

The Mission Statement ofOur Lady of Lourdes Parish

Our Lady of Lourdes is a welcoming parish familywhose purpose is to model Christ, as guided by Mary,in a life defined by faith and love. We seek to advanceGod's will through acts of Charity and Kindness.

“to Jesus through Mary”

Our Lady of Lourdes ChurchMassapequa Park, New York 11762

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This Week’s

Masses

Lector Schedule

The bread and wine have

been donated

For a Special Intention

The sanctuary candles in the

chapel have been

Donated for a

Special Intention

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

Monday, December 10th 6:45 Nancy E. Cody Family 8:30 Shaji John Family 8PM Frank Bandish Janet Falchek

Tuesday, December 11th 6:45 Evert Gross Richard Grefig 8:30 Leone & Marceline Children 8PM Maria Teresa Femia Sonia Palermo

Wednesday, December 12th 6:45 James & Mary Furlong 8:30 Mary Bobrowski Family 8PM Natalina Papandrea Sonia Palermo

Thursday, December 13th 6:45 Dora Gonzalez-Melgar Rita & Shahid Akbar 8:30 Lucy Monti D’Onofrio Family 8PM Nicholas Dagger Nan & Pop Conti

Friday, December 14th 6:45 Francis Poeggel Her Daughter, Terri Kouw 8:30 Anthony Vanis Connie & Family 8PM Antonio Vitucci Michael Rutigliano Saturday, December 15th (Immaculate Conception) 6:45 Souls in Purgatory 8:30 Frank Vollaro Eric Harrington 5PM Michael Vigilante Family 5:15PM Jerome & Eleanor Colletti Castello Family Sunday, December 16th 7:30 Special Intentions Martinez Family 9:00 Madeleine Zelenka James Diodato, Jr. 10:30 Philip W. & Philip P. Vaccaro, Beatrice Kackman, Etta Rosofsky 12:30 Stella & Metro Nazaruk Children

Pray for the Repose of the Soul of

MARYANN FURBUSH

May the Souls of the

Faithful Departed,

Through the Mercy of God,

Rest in Peace.

Mass Celebrants for Next Weekend

Saturday, December 15th 5:00 p.m. Fr. James 5:15 p.m. Fr. Tony Sunday, December 16th 7:30 a.m. Fr. James 9:00 a.m. Fr. Andiy 10:30 a.m. Msgr. Lisante 12:30 p.m. Fr. Kevin

Saturday, December 15th -5:00 PM - Marie-Laetitia Woolley &

Rick Harrington

Sunday, December 16th -7:30 am - Nina Castoria & Lorraine Gariboldi -9:00 am - Jim Dolan & Ed Towers -10:30 am - Mary Lucich & Efren Bacani -12:30 pm - Tom Varriale & Jim Wilshere

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish DECEMBER 9, 2018

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This year, as in the past, our Church and Chapel will once again be beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. If you wish, you may share in this holy season with a poinsettia plant or another memorial of your choice for someone you love. Simply print your name and the name of your loved one on an envelope or use the Christmas Memorial envelopes found in the Church lobby or rectory. For the poinsettia plants insert your donation as listed below and return it to the Rectory or place it in the collec-tion basket. All other memorials must be obtained at the Rectory due to the limited quantities.

The deadline is December 15th. All names will be published in our

Sunday/Christmas bulletin on December 23rd

( Anything received after the deadline will be published the following week.)

Poinsettia Plants $30.00 each

4 Large Poinsettia plants by Church Statues $50.00 each

1 60” Wreaths for Chapel (outside) $50.00 each

1 28” Wreaths for Chapel (inside) $35.00 each

7 Luminaria (Candles) for the steps of the altar $25.00 each

1 Hay Bale for the Manger $25.00 each

CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS

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Connect Spiritually, Pray, and

Learn About Padre Pio

St Pio was a Franciscan priest who not only bore

the wounds of Christ, but carried sainthood

through his life on earth.

Learn more about his spiritual devotion

and becoming connected through prayer.

Join Fr. Andiy Egargo in this prayerful journey.

Next prayer group is Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at

7:00pm.

Prayers will start in Room 24 of the school.

There will be a talk of St Pio and how we can connect spiritu-

ally.

Benediction follows at 7:45 in the chapel.

ALL ARE WELCOME !

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Christmas with The New York Tenors!

Monday December 10, 8PM, New York, NY

CARNEGIE HALL

THIS SHOW IS SELLING OUT!!!

Special Guests: The Irish Tenors & The New York Tenors,

Special guest Eimear Reynolds, The Hibernian Festival Singers,

The Big Apple Ensemble

Select your seats and purchase online

or call Carnegie Charge: 212-247-7800

Bus Packages Available: 516-798-3014

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Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

Our Lady of the Island Counsel #6911, 2 Eastgate Road, Massapequa Park, NY

Contest is open to students in Levels 1 though 8.

Confirmation Preparation students in Levels 7 and 8 will receive

2 hours of community service for participating.

Posters will be judged on child’s authenticity and expression of the theme

“Keep Christ in Christmas”.

Posters must be on oaktag measuring 22”x28”

Student’s name and phone number, Our Lady of Lourdes Religious Education, Grade

Level and Religion Teacher’s name must be written on the back of the poster.

All posters must be submitted to the Religious Education Office

by 12 noon on Monday, December 10, 2018.

Three winners will be chosen from Our Lady of Lourdes Religious Education Program

First Prize is $50. Second and Third Prize are $25

Prizes will be awarded at the Knights of Columbus Counsel on

Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 7:00pm

All decisions by the Knights of Columbus Officials are final.

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From the Our Lady of Lourdes Department of Religious Education

Week Ten: Wednesday December 12 or

Saturday December 15

Please ‘LIKE’ our official Facebook page: Our Lady of Lourdes Religious Education – Massapequa

Park

Monday, December 10 at 12 noon: Deadline to participate in the Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest

Wednesday, December 12: Last Day to donate to our Toy Drive

Wednesday, December 19: Advent Prayer Service during our 7:15pm session.

Thursday, December 20 through Tuesday, January 1: Christmas Break – Office Closed – No Classes Wednesday, January 2: Level 7: Saints and Sponsor Activities are due Saturday, January 5: Epiphany Play following the 5pm Mass Level 8 Confirmation Interview during class. Guidelines are in the Confirmation Preparation workbook. Wednesday, December 12: Mrs. Corradina and Mrs. Garone classes

Wednesday, December 19: Re-interviews and Make-up interviews

Feedback from our Confirmation Candidates on their retreat day was overwhelmingly positive! In their own words, here are some comments they shared about their retreat experience:

One life lesson I learned was how to use meditative prayer whenever I need to relax and focus.

I realized that after Confirmation, it is my responsibility to keep the faith within me.

Life is your own responsibility and you have to make the right choices and decisions. The gifts

of the Holy Spirit will help you to do this.

I enjoyed the guided meditative prayer because it taught me how to connect better with God.

It made a big impression on me when the college student shared his story about balancing his

faith with the other parts of his life. He said that Jesus is like his best friend, someone who is

with him wherever he goes. When he socializes, he tries to always bring the light of Jesus to his

friends. I liked that!

The way that the gifts of the Holy Spirit was explained, in a clear and fun way by relating them to

familiar things, made the gifts easy for me to understand.

I learned that everyone was given special talents and gifts from God, and we need to work with

each other as a team instead of judging those who are different.

My favorite part of the retreat was working in small groups with students who I didn’t know well.

I liked getting to know new people.

I liked that you can have fun and learn about your faith at the same time!

I enjoyed listening to the retreat leaders because it was interesting to hear about their different

lifestyles and opinions.

My favorite part of the retreat was identifying things I do well, and things I need to work on

improving, and then asking God to help me improve those things.

I will take-away from the retreat how to just sit in the presence of God and reflect upon my life.

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit will guide us to heaven.

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It’s the Most Wonderful Time

of the Year!

Please Donate to Our Annual Toy Drive

New, unwrapped toys may be brought to

The Religious Education Office Our Lady of Lourdes School Building, Room 1

By Wednesday, December 12th, 2018

Donated toys are distributed to children in need by the Religious Sisters of the Servants of the Lord

and the Virgin of Matara in East New York, Brooklyn.

DECEMBER 9, 2018 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Page 10

Tune in to “Religion and Rock” Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sundays from 7:00 AM to

8:00 AM on WBAB 102.3 FM, or 95.3 on Long Island’s East End. Listen on Sat-

urdays at 11:00 PM on Sirius Radio Channel 159 - The Catholic Channel, and at

11:00 PM on XM Satellite Channel 117.

Next Sunday’s theme is “Being Prepared” - don’t miss it!

To listen online or receive more information regarding

Religion and Rock, go to www.ReligionandRock.com,

or search “Religion & Rock” on iTunes.

Don’t forget to tune into TELECARE, Cablevision Channel 29, Verizon FIOS

Channel 296, or Time Warner Channel 471, or visit www.TelecareTv.org for the

Best Catholic Television!

Hotel Information

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Bus Packages Available from Long Island, New Jersey, Albany, Catskill Call: 516-798-3014

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PRO-LIFE NEWS

DECEMBER 12TH, FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Virgin of Guadalupe, Patroness of unborn children, we implore your intercession for every child at risk of

abortion.

Help expectant parents to welcome from God the priceless gift of their child’s life. Console parents who have lost that gift through abor-

tion and lead them to forgiveness through the Divine Mercy of your Son. Teach us to cherish and to care for family and friends until

God calls them home. Help us never to see others as burdens. Guide our public officials to defend each and every human life through just laws. Inspire us all to bring our faith into public life, to speak for those who have no voice. We ask this in the name of your Son,

Jesus Christ, who is Love and Mercy itself. Amen.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE MEMORIAL MASS Tuesday, December 18 at 7:30pm, Msgr. Delaney K of C, 110 Merritts Rd,

Farmingdale. There will be a special blessing for expectant mothers. Refreshments served. For info call Keith Wilson, 516-633-1435.

All welcome.

MARCH FOR LIFE 2019, WASHINGTON DC – FRIDAY JANUARY 18, 2019. See future bulletins for details.

2018/19 RESPECT LIFE YOUTH CONTEST: The Diocesan Respect Life Office is conducting the Annual Youth Respect Life Con-

test. Grades 7/8 = Level I. Grades 9-12 = Level II. This year's theme: "EVERY LIFE: Cherished, Chosen, Sent". All Catholic youth

in grades 7 through 12 who live in the Diocese of Rockville Centre and/or attend Catholic elementary schools, high schools or parish

programs, including those with special needs, are invited to participate. Cash awards presented to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each

category and level. Categories: Video design/Student-Senior Citizen Interview, Poetry, Essay, Bookmark Design, Music, Photography,

Mural for life. For info/applications/release forms go to www.respectlife.drvc.org or call 516-678-5800 ext 626 or email

dtellis@drvc.org. Attach entry to the registration form, postmark by 1/25/19, and mail to the Respect Life Office, 50 N Park Ave, Rock-

ville Centre NY11571

2018 ORATORY CONTEST: Sponsored by the Long Island Coalition for Life. High School juniors and seniors, including home

schoolers are eligible to compete. You have the voice, the enthusiasm, the spirit and the opportunity to speak up for the voiceless and marginalized members of the human family – the pre-born, the frail elderly and the disabled. Please consider participating in this annual

contest. You will have the opportunity to express in a logical and organized way your respect for the life of every individual no matter

how small or incapacitated. The pro-life speech should be 5-7 minutes in length on Abortion, Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide, Health Care

Rationing or Cloning/Stem Cell Research. The Contest will be held Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Kellenberg Memorial HS. First, second,

and third place winners will receive $500, $300 and $200 respectively. Mail application by January 31, 2019. Mail or email written

speech by February 12, 2019. The application is available at: prolifeLI.org. Click on the Oratory Contest application link on the right.

For more information contact 516-599-5296.

MATERNITY ADVENT ACT OF KINDNESS PROGRAM: Metro, Phone and Gift Cards or monetary donations are used to pro-

vide help to pregnant women and their families. Donate online at www.respectlife.drvc.org. Checks payable to The Diocese of Rockville

Centre can be mailed to the Respect Life Office, 50 North Park Ave, Rockville Centre NY 11571.

ROSARY AND ADORATION FOR LIFE: Please consider spending time before the Blessed Sacrament to pray the Rosary for the

conversion of hearts and minds so that all might have reverence and respect for the God-given gift of life, from the moment of concep-

tion until natural death. Please pray for an end to violence in all its forms.

SPIRITUAL ADOPTION: Make a personal commitment to pray daily for one unborn child who is in danger of being aborted. You

are asked to ‘spiritually adopt’ one unknown baby and pray that this child be carried to term and experience the fullness of life as God

intended. Daily prayer: "Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn baby that I have spiritu-

ally adopted who is in danger of abortion.” (Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen)

HOPE AND HEALING AFTER ABORTION: The Sisters of Life host monthly Days of Prayer & Healing, Gatherings, and Hope &

Healing Weekend Retreats. They include witnesses of mercy, Scripture sharing, personal prayer, opportunity for Sacramental Confes-

sion, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Call 866-575-0075 or email: hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org

VISIBILITY MATTERS: Weekly prayerful presence at Planned Parenthood, Massapequa - Saturdays 10:30am-12pm, 35 Carmans

Rd, Massapequa (across from the mall parking lot). For info: 516-541-8056.

DID YOU KNOW? Obianuju Ekeocha is a strong pro-life advocate who shared an article on Facebook about the African Culture of

Life and protection of the unborn. Facebook censored the article stating, “it goes against our community standards”. She is a strong ad-

vocate for life on social media and recently urged Georgetown University students to “respect human life from womb to tomb”. She has

helped to expose the global push to legalize abortion on demand, especially in Africa where most countries protect unborn babies’ lives.

Parish Outreach Ubi cáritas et amor, Deus ibi est

“We Care” Blankets

As our wonderful group of “Care Blan-ket” volunteers continue to meet on Wednesday mornings from 10:00-11:30am at Parish Outreach, the gifts of their love, time and talent in crocheting and knitting beautiful blankets for seriously ill children is nothing less than a beautiful thing!

Since our group began in November 2009, the com-pleted blanket count stands at 3,323. I’m sure in no time at all we will be adding to this amazing num-ber. Thank you to our lovely group of ladies for all the good work you do to bring love and comfort to many children undergoing cancer care.

Outreach is happy to accept donations of crochet hooks, and is especially in need of acrylic yarns in support of this effort. If you are interested in join-ing our group please contact Parish Outreach at 516-541-1260.

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Parish Outreach Food Pantry

Once again, I would like to extend my

gratitude to the following for their

wonderful contributions this Thanks-

giving holiday: Our Lady of the Island

Columbiettes, McKenna Elementary

School, Knights of Columbus Council

#6911, Robert A. Conroy Jr. Founda-

tion, Our Lady of Lourdes CCD Stu-

dents, Woman’s Club of Massapequa,

Massapequa Little League, Our Lady of

Lourdes Rosary Society, TJ Maxx Mas-

sapequa, Girl Scout Troop #3632, Am-

Vets Post 88, Massapequa Lions Club,

Massapequa High School, Massapequa

Fire Department—Ladies Auxiliary,

Eastlake Elementary School, and count-

less others whose extraordinary con-

cern for those less fortunate is truly a

great blessing! Thank you again for

your help in making it all possible!

On behalf of Parish Outreach, our volunteers, and those who

your kindness has touched, thank you once again!

DECEMBER 9, 2018

“Ministry of Consolation”

Our parish is richly blessed to have gathered a won-derful group of volunteers who make up Our Lady of Lourdes “Ministry of Consolation” team. The most valuable gifts we can give are those that come from the heart. The precious gifts of our time, love and compassion are especially needed during the time of the loss of a loved one.

Created to provide warmth, caring and personal at-tention to assist families in preparation for the fu-neral Mass, this particular ministry can never have too many helping hands. Whether your interest be that of a Greeter, Lector or EM, please give some thought as to sharing your time and talents and be-ing a part of this ministry’s call to love and care for one another.

Thank you so much to all our volunteers for em-bracing this beautiful ministry. Please call Parish Outreach at 516-541-1260 if you would like to vol-unteer. Thank you for your consideration.

Christmas “Giving Tree”

As we look forward to the Christmas season, the Christmas “Giving Tree” will again be displayed in the entrance of the Church as of the weekend of November 24 & 25, until Sunday, Dec.16h for your consideration.

Please consider taking an ornament and purchasing the suggested gift card in an amount of your choosing, but not exceeding $50 on each card, allowing us to serve more people in need. We will begin distribution of the “Giving Tree” Gift Cards the week of Dec. 10th, to allow our neighbors in need time to shop for their families.

Gift Cards should be returned to Parish Outreach on or before the week of December 10th . Outreach hours are Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am – 2:00pm, and Wednesday 10:00am - 11:30am. Thank you for all you do in kindness to others!

Our Parish depends solely on your generosity to meet each week’s expenses. Our regular Sunday collections account for more than 60% of our operating budget. Your continued support, especially during these difficult economic times, is both needed and appreciated.

Prayers for the Sick Let us continue to pray for peace.

Let us also pray for all those serving in the military or the peace corps.

With special care we pray especially for:

Sgt. Brian Andrew Dayman US Army, PFC Joseph DiCicco Army, Commander Christopher DeMay - Navy , Nicholas R. DoLieto - Marine Corps, Timothy Erkens USAF Staff Sergeant, Army, Capt. Michael Fer-rari, USMC, Spencer French, 1st Lieutenant, SRA Sen-ior Airman Robert J. Gerry - Air Force, Spec. Steven Gianatiempo - US Army, Brandon Goodwin, Petty Off., 2nd Class, USCG, Stefanie Goodwin, Petty Off., 3rd Class, USN, Kenny Greening -PFC-Army, Sean Hen-drickson -Master of Arms, US Navy, Chaplain Major Timothy Hirten, USAF, Maj. Luke Holian USMC, SPC Justin Lansford -US Army, Sgt. Todd J. Lobraico USAF, Major Michael Edward Loconsolo, US Army, Pvt Mat-thew Macario - US Army, Garrett Macchio A1C, Air force, Pvt. Ryan McCann Army, Pvt. Matthew McQuade-Army, Jason Moritz - Sgt. USAF, Pvt 1st Class Joshua Nichols - US Army, Lt. Col. Thomas O’Connor, US Army, Cpt. David Paolillo USAF, Cpt. Kathleen Paolillo USAF, L. CPL Michael E. Porfidio - USMC, PFC Dominique R. Quiban, USMC Capt. Joseph Shultz, Sgt. Matthew Sirianni, 2nd LT, Army, Christo-pher John Sherlock, US Army, L CPL Eric Vazquez USMC, US Army, Spec. Zachary Small - US Army, US Army Sgt. Michael Stephney, Capt. James Eyester—US Army, CPL. Ryan Thomas Albergo - USMC, Private 1st Class Bryan Antico - US Navy, Senior Airman Justin Craig, 1st Lt. Connor Lewis - US Army, Timothy Breen Combes—US Army, CPL Ken Chun - US Army, Pvt. Brady O’Sullivan—US Army, Sgt. Nicholas J. Schnei-der—US Army And serving in the Peace Corps: William Moran If you know a Service Member that you would like

to add to this list please contact the rectory

516-541-3270

Please include name, rank and branch of service.

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Joe Amorin, Jean Bahadur,

Palma Beilman, Robbie

Bernstein, Ann Bertrand,

Edward Bodor, Thomas

Boffardi, Stephen Burch, Jr.,

Tim Burns, John & Alma Cappa,

Marie Cariola, Carol Castellano,

Alfred Cavalli, Billy Coyne, Tina Cucinata,

Eugene Drury, Peggy Fabrizio, Peter & Nora

Gannon, Melissa & Timothy Gatto, James

Gick, Agnes Hans, Marion Harrington, June

Jandovitz, Jesus Jupio, Peter F. Kearns III,

Andrea Kimble, Father Marty Klein, Ella

Linehan, Fred Margiotta, Lena Mastandrea,

Sandy Mattina, Kevin McCann, Florence

Mirro, Amparo Monsalve, Marie Molloy, Mary

Mullin, James Myers, Blanche Navon,

Herman Navon, Vincent Pinto, Richard

Pierce, Michael Prior, Mary Eileen Prisinzano,

Concetta Purick, Irene Romano, Jean Marie

Roncallo, Sheila Rosenbaum, Peter

Schumacher, Margo Sciarrotta, Jennifer

Shriver, Bruna Soper, Cathy Sullivan, Marie

Tiné, Elizabeth Thompson, Larry Tomanelli,

Jean Trier, Diana Vallone, Ursula Vobis

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Last Week’s Collections: $13,383.50

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Theology Classes :

7:30 to 9 pm

NO CLASSES: Dec. to Feb.

Tues. March 19th

Tues. April 12th

Tues. April 30th’Tues. May 13th

Tues. May 27th

CLASSES IN Church Basement

ALL WELCOME; NO NEED TO CALL. JUST COME.

Camp Fatima for boys and

Camp Bernadette for girls are now ac-

cepting registrations for the 2019 sum-

mer season. The camps located in the

Lakes Region of NH, offer 2-week over-

night sessions for children, ages 6-15.

Round trip bus transportation is available out of Long Is-

land. For more information or to request a brochure, con-

tact Brendan Stackhouse at 603-364-5851 or email bren-

dan@bfcamp.com, or visit and register online at

www.bfcamp.com. Please don’t wait as sessions fill

quickly. The gift of a summer camp experience could be

the ideal Christmas present for your child or grandchild.

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Color the Advent Candles and Wreath! The center candle that says ‘JESUS’ can stay white.

The candles that say ‘HOPE,’ ‘PEACE,’ and ‘LOVE’ should be colored purple. The candle that says ‘JOY’ should be colored pink.

Community News

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3rd THURSDAY EVENINGS, 7:30 PM

IN THE PARISH CENTER ROOM 16

We have changed our MOSJ meeting days to

ONLY ONE Thursday

each month.

Next Meeting: DECEMBER 20th

BINGO! Friday Nights at 7:30 in

the OLL School Building

Hosted by the

Knights of Columbus

HELP WANTED: St. Rose of

Lima Office of Faith Formation

seeks a part-time Office Assis-

tant. This position is Monday-

Wednesday 9:00am to 1:00pm

with additional hours on a ro-

tating schedule (weekday eve-

ning/Saturday morning). Please

email resume and salary re-

quirements or submit inquiries

about this position to:

gracer@srolchurch.org

Next Parish Coffee Social

Sunday, March 10th, 2019

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