1. Art and Diseño

OLM Weekly
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February 1, 2015
We come together as a community of faith to celebrate with praise and joy!
Pastoral Team
Office Support Staff
Pastor
Rev. Msgr. Thomas C. Costa
Rectory Secretary
Associate Pastors
Sister Eileen Lawlor
Ms. Joyce Amoroso
Rev. Martin L. Klein, Ret.
Rev. Patrick J. T. Grace
Rev. Nasir Gulfam—In Res.
School Secretary
Mrs. Janet Vassallo
Pastor Emeritus
Religious Ed Secretary
Rev. Msgr. James E. Boesel
Mrs. Cathy Basso
Deacon
Michael Devenney
Pastoral Council Members
School Principal
Raymond Badra
Nick Perrotta
Timothy Snee
Donna Varney
To contact: [email protected]
Mrs. Jane Harrigan
Sister Jeannine Toppin, Assistant Principal
Sister Joanne Deegan, Principal Emerita
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Director of Liturgy & Music
Mr. Paul Eschenauer
Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Joanne Kolasa
Director of Youth Ministry
Mr. Kevin Kwasnik
Parish Finance Committee
John Beaudette (Chairperson)
Daniel Pisani (Trustee)
Joseph Vacca (Trustee)
Carmine Serravalli (Business Mgr.)
Sr. Joanne Deegan
Lorraine & Fred Anderson
Richard Faccio, Jr.
Timothy Snee
Director of Parish Services
Mrs. Mary Anne Scott
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Maintenance Staff
Business Manager
Mr. Carmine Serravalli
Mr. Larry Burns
Mr. Kevin McAvoy
Mr. David Mullan
Building & Maintenance Director
Mr. Timothy Snee
Michelina Gambale
Rectory Cook
Convent Cook
Susan Bennett
Rectory
School
Religious Ed.
931-4351
FAX 433-8702
433-7040
433-8286
681-1228
681-1527
Youth Ministry
935-2444
Email contact: [email protected]
Parish Services
931-1306
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From the Pastor
Tomorrow, February 2nd, the secular world celebrates Groundhog Day, when we give weather credence to a large rodent who may or may not see his/her shadow. In fact, it is a far more significant day for us Catholics. February 2nd is the Feast of the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple, also known as Candlemas Day. On this day we com‐
memorate the obedience and humility of the Holy Family, who faithfully observed the law of Moses and presented their first born son, Jesus, to the Lord and offered the gift of two turtle doves in gratitude for the gift of their son. While they were there in the Temple in Jerusalem, two people came upon the young family and spoke prophetically of what they saw. Simeon, an elderly man of prayer, had been promised by God that he would not die until he saw the Messiah. Moved by the Holy Spirit, he comes upon the Holy Family making their offering and im‐
mediately recognizes the child Jesus as the promised Messiah, the Light of the World. Likewise Anna, a widow of great prayer and faith, also recognizes the true identity of the child and proclaims his praises in the Temple. Since both of them speak of Jesus as the Light of the World, this is the day on which the Church has traditionally blessed all of the candles that will be used in our Church services and litur‐
gies during the coming year. That is why the old name for this Feast day is Candlemas. If you don’t have blessed candles in your home, this Feast is a good reminder of the importance of having these sacramentals in your home. Sacramentals are blessed objects that lead us to a deeper appreciation of the sacred dimension of life. Holy Water, a crucifix, a statue or image of one of the saints, Blessed Palm, a Miraculous Medal, a scapula: these are all sacramentals—they should be blessed and dis‐
played with reverence in our homes or worn on our person to remind us of the sacred dimension of life. Blessed candles may be used during prayer and should always be lit when communion is brought into your home to someone who is sick or dying. These candles would ordinarily be blessed on Candle‐
mas Day. The next day we use two of these candles, held in the form of a cross, to bless our throats on the Feast of St Blaise, the patron saint of illnesses of the throat. Throats will be blessed at all of the morning Masses on Tuesday, February 3rd at 7 and at 9 AM. As you all know, the Bishop has asked me to assume new responsibilities in June, when I will be‐
come the Vicar for Senior Priests. I am humbled by the Bishop’s confidence in me and happy to be able to care for our senior priests who have given their entire lives to the service of the Church. There is a process to the appointment of a new pastor. I have given the Director of Priest Personnel, Msgr Peter Pflomm, my report on the parish and the needs of Our Lady of Mercy. In addition I had to give Msgr Pflomm the names of at least 16 people from different ministry groups in the parish who have been asked to write about what they feel the needs of the parish are. But to make a good decision on a new pastor, Monsignor Pflomm will be hosting an open meeting here in the parish. Monsignor McNamara who is the episcopal vicar, or the Bishop’s representative, here in the Central Vicariate (the 34 parishes along the Nassau‐Suffolk border) and Father John Derasmo, the pastor of St James in Seaford is our Dean, or the coordinator for the 14 parishes of the Hicksville Deanery, which goes along the center of the island from Carle Place to Farmingdale. These three men, Msgr Pflomm, Msgr McNamara, and Fa‐
ther Derasmo will moderate a kind of Town Hall open meeting here in the parish to give as many peo‐
ple as possible the opportunity to give their input into the process of choosing a new pastor. Your in‐
put is given to the Priest Personnel Board as the consider the candidate who have applied to come to Our Lady of Mercy and the input will be given to the new pastor to help him become acclimated to the needs of the parish. I invite you all to participate: your input is very important and I can tell you that the information was very helpful to me when I arrived in Our Lady of Mercy four years ago. Please give your new pastor the same assistance and advice. Please see page 20 of this bulletin for all the informa‐
tion. God bless, Monsignor Thom Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for us
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Masses for the Week
Loving Memory – Rest In Peace Gregoria Zapata, Robert J. Koenig,
Harry Strawsacker, Daniel G. Sullivan, John V. Fazzio the unborn and
the victims of natural disasters throughout our country and the world.
Monday, February 2nd
Mal 3:1-4,/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40
7:00 AM Frank Scala
8:00 AM Francis Allaire
9:00 AM George Joseph
Remember Our Sick: Zachary Vitti, Sister Maureen Gregory,
Barbara Stalter, Inf. Nicolo Michelli, Sr. Ave Maria, SSJ, Inf. Bradley
Kevin Nees, Fr. Marty Klein, Kathryn Posch , Daniel Coppola, Gayle
Callegario, Terry Whall, Jack Costa, John Lombardi, Jack Costa, Michael Kiesel, Gayle Cauegario, Alexander Lamparter, Joseph Curran,
Deacon Michael Devenney, Muriel McMahon, Daniel J. Coppola, Jan
White
Tuesday, February 3rd
Heb 12:1-4/Mk 5:21-43
7:00 AM Joseph & Margaret Cervone
9:00 AM Thomas Catapano
Wednesday, February 4th
Heb 12:4-7, 11-15/Mk 6:1-6
7:00 AM Josephine Fornino
8:00 AM Helen Chrobet
9:00 AM Frances DiMaggio
Long Term Illness: Please pray for our war casualties, all our sick,
their caretakers, especially Msgr. James Boesel, Sr. Joanne Deegan,
JoAnn Mackin, Ryan Sullivan, Inf. Kendall White, Lynn Klein, Karen
Freese, Christopher Cucci, Sr. Mary Killian, and all homebound and in
nursing homes
Thursday, February 5th
Heb 12:18-19, 21-24/Mk 6:7-13
7:00 AM Alfonse Sepe
9:00 AM Peter Raia
Friday, February 6th
Heb 13:1-8/Mk 6:14-29
7:00 AM Jack Callaghan
8:00 AM Anna Dellafrioa
9:00 AM Anita Franzese
WEEK OF FEB 1ST TO FEB 7TH, 2015
Saturday, February 7th
Heb 13: 15-17, 20-21/Mk 6:30-34
8:00 AM Veronica Akpunonu
Helen Von Hagen
Cecilia Mae Wirth
Theresa McNamara
Louis Mariano
Bread and Wine
In Memory of
Maureen Geier
Donated By
Nora & Michael Hildreth
4:30 PM Parishioners of Our Lady of Mercy
Sunday, February 8th
Jb 7:1-4,6-7/1Cor 9: 16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39
7:30 AM Mary Faderl
8:45 AM Pasquare,Olga,Frank Posillico
9:00 AM Rose Loiacono
10:30 AM Josephine Sayers
12:00 AM Veronica Akpunonu
5:30 PM Joseph A. Caputo
U.C. Sanctuary Lamp
In Memory of
Nonna
Donated By
Mickey
L.C. Sanctuary Lamp
In Memory of
Conrad Felix
Donated By
Camnze
Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for us
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On Stewardship Spirituality
Accountability
Sacrificial Giving
Offertory
Weekly Offering for:
January 25, 2015:
$16,598
January 26, 2014: $17,156
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On Stewardship
I should like you to be free of anxieties… I am telling you this for your own bene‐
fit, not to impose a restraint on you, but for the sake of propriety and adherence to the Lord without distraction. ‐Corinthians 7: 32 Make the commitment! Belong More Deeply
To Christ and His Church—
our Church; “If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts. Let
us come into His presence with thanksgiving; let us joyfully
sing psalms to Him.” —Psalm 95: 1-2
Last week the Gospel spoke of being fishers of men, and
that is a pretty straightforward message. But if you were
listening to St Paul, he was telling the Corinthians to behave differently—those rejoicing as not rejoicing, those
weeping as not weeping, those having wives as not having
wives. Hmmm… that doesn’t seem to fit (I refer you back
to the not rejoicing part, gentlemen). This week Paul continues, explaining that as married people—men and
women— we are concerned with our spouse and our family first and God may
take a back seat. Those who are without a spouse have fewer distractions, he
says, to take them away from the work of the Lord. Paul reminds us that we are
all called as disciples—men and women, married and unmarried.
Stewardship
Living
Stewardship—A Call To Discipleship
This can be a difficulty for us: to understand that God is so important in our
lives that He should always come first. When it comes to carrying that out, to
becoming the disciples and stewards that Jesus calls us to be, we may not be
able to get past the fact that we have everyday things to attend to. If we trust in
God, and can commit to Him, we will find that our other relationships and
commitments will fall into place. We will see that those things that are most
important are served by our best stewardship attitude.
Marriage is a sacrament, as is Holy Orders. We are all called, in different ways
but not to a different end. We are capable of doing great things if we allow our
hearts to be open and allow our Lord to work through us. We need to trust in
Him.
~Contact us at [email protected] for more on Stewardship!
The Sacrament of Marriage is a Discipleship
St Paul explained that all are called to be disciples. He understood that worldly matters could be a distraction in remaining faithful to God’s work. Remember to act as Christ
did: respect your spouse, treat your children as holy. Think
always, what would Jesus want me to do or say? When you
put Christ first, you honor your family and your God.
Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for us
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The Celebration of the Sacraments
Celebrations of the Eucharist:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Italian Mass:
Family Mass:
Weekdays:
8:00 AM & 4:30 PM
7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM
8:45 AM, 2nd Sunday of Each Month
10:30 AM
7:00, 8:00, 9:00 AM Mon., Wed. & Fri.
7:00, 9:00 AM Tues. & Thurs.
Rosary after 9:00 AM Mass
First Fridays:
7:00, 8:00 & 9:00 AM
Adoration 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Holydays:
5:00 PM the evening before
7:00 & 9:00 AM, 12 Noon & 7:30 PM
Miraculous Medal Novena:
Monday following the 9:00 AM Mass.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: 3:30-4:15 PM and Eve of Holydays 4:00-5:00 PM in the Church
Anytime by appointment-please call and speak with a priest.
On Becoming A Catholic:
R.C.I.A. welcomes those interested in becoming a Catholic and/or anyone seeking to further their
education in the Catholic Faith. Please leave your name and telephone number at the Rectory Office.
Parish Membership:
All new families and individuals are welcome to our parish. We request that you register in the rectory
when you move into our community so that we can be of service to you. Our parish family invites all of
its members to participate fully in our spiritual and social life. The priests and ministers are here to serve
your needs, to share your joy, and to help lighten your burdens.
Sacrament of Baptism:
Communal Celebrations of Baptism are on the second and last Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM. All
arrangements for Baptism must be made at the rectory.
Sacrament of Marriage:
The Sacrament is celebrated on: Fridays: to be arranged. Saturdays: l0:30 AM, l2:30 and 2:30PM
Sundays: to be arranged.
Arrangements must be made by personal appointment with one of the priests. Couples should make an
appointment with the priest at least six months to a year in advance of the marriage date. Nuptial Masses
as well as ceremonies are available on Friday and Saturday. Ceremonies only are available on Sunday.
Pre Cana-OLM Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Program, is offered twice a year in the
Fall and early Spring. Please inquire in the Rectory for dates.
Anointing of the Sick:
The Sacrament for the seriously ill and elderly can be arranged by contacting one of the priests or at any
time in an emergency. The Sacrament is also celebrated communally during the year.
Ministry to the Sick and Homebound:
Parish priests and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist regularly visit those who are ill or homebound.
Please call the rectory to arrange for home visitation.
Rectory Hours:
Mon-Sat: 9:00-11:30 AM, 1:00-4:30 PM, 7:00-9:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00-3:00 PM
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Organizations
New members are always welcome!
Music Ministries:
OLM Adult Chamber Choir: Meets Tuesday afternoons at 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Upper Church.
OLM Children’s Choir: Meets Wednesday afternoons at 2:45-3:30 PM or 3:30-4:00 PM in the School
Cafeteria.
OLM Folk Group: Meets Sundays after the 9:00 AM Mass in the Lower Church.
OLM Rock Group: Meets Monday evenings at 8-l0 PM in the Upper Church.
Parish Organizations:
Columbiettes: OLM Joseph F. Lamb 5723 meets on 2nd. Thursday of the month in the School Cafeteria.
For information contact Agnes Peck, President 827-1297.
Hicksville/OLM Senior Club: Meets on Mondays 11:00AM-3 PM at the Bethpage Senior Center. For
information contact Joan at 938-4261.
Holy Name Society: Corporate Mass and Communion on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM
Mass. Membership meetings on the following Monday at 7:30 PM in the Lower Church Meeting Room.
Phone: (516) 405-OHNS (0467). Email: [email protected] Web: www.olmholyname.org
Knights of Columbus: The Our Lady of Mercy Joseph F. Lamb Council # 5723 Knights of
Columbus meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursday at 7:30 PM in the School Cafeteria. For information contact
Mike Trimarco, Grand Knight, at 938-6067.
Angels of Mercy: Meet on every third Thursday of the month starting January 15, 2015 at 7:00 PM in Our
Lady’s Chapel. For more information please call Angela Manzi - 938-8106 or [email protected]
Legion of Mary: Meets on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM in the Lower Church. First Saturday Fatima
Devotions: 7:40 AM.
OLM Youth Council:
Council for parish sports. Contact Chris Mistron, President at (516) 753-9890
Nocturnal Adoration: First Friday of Month - 8 to 10 PM Lower Church.
Prayer Group: Prayer meetings are held on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM in the Lower Church.
Rosary Altar Society: Meets quarterly at 7:00 PM in the School Auditorium. See column for additional
info.
St. Vincent de Paul Society: Contact the Rectory for information (931-4351).
The Men of St. Joseph: Meets every Wednesday at 7:00 PM in Lower Church Meeting Room.
Thrift Boutique: Mon-Sat 9:30 AM — 1:00 PM located in The Trailer Building
Support Groups:
Alcoholics Anonymous Groups:
First Things First:
Our Own Group:
Al-Anon:
Open Meeting every Friday: 8:00-9:00 PM in the Convent Basement.
Closed Meeting every Sunday: 7:00-8:00 PM in the Convent Basement.
Closed Meeting every Monday: 4:30-5:30 PM in the Convent Basement.
Step Meeting every Thursday: 4:30-5:30 PM in the Convent Basement.
Adult Children meet on Friday evenings: 7:30-10:00 PM in the School Cafeteria.
Emotions Anonymous:
Families Anonymous:
Meets on Thursdays at 8-10 PM in the Convent Basement.
Meets on Wednesdays at 7:30-9:30 PM. Convent Basement.
Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for us
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Schedule for Weekend of February 7th, - February 8th, 2015
Presider Msgr. T. Costa
Feb 7-8
Fr. P. Grace
4:30 PM
Altar Ser A. Piergiovanni
Fr. Nasir G.
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
Kaitlyn Capone
Sabrina colon
Fr. P. Grace
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
Fr Nasir G.
5:30 PM
R.J. Ivers
Anthony DeGennaro Matthew Richard
Jennifer Duffy
Matthew Fucci
Kerrin Heuser
Daniel Cunningham Andrew Mangibin
Gavin Cunningham Andrew McGuffey
Christine Licata
Rachel Otero
Michael Massaro
Logan Palmer
Nicholas Rodriquez
Maeve DeGennaro
Alex Ross
Greg Boruch
Nicholas Richards
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Lector 1
Eva Mackin
Serena Perrotta
Ralph Colon
Angela Manzi
Tyler Murphy
Jamie Kimelstein
Lector 2
Michael Fucci
Joseph Mistron
Brendan Graney
Julia Barrow
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Margherita Pace
Geraldine Peters
Carol Sylvan
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Joyce Amoroso
Carmen Wilkonski
Tara Burns
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Jennifer Roveto
Janice Roveto
Steve Roveto
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EM 2
Annemarie Nolan
EM 3
Eileen Millis
EM 4
Dorothy David
EM Cup 1 --------------------EM Cup 2 -------------------EM Cup 3 --------------------EM Cup 4 ---------------------
-----------------Richard Lankewish
James Moran
Mary Paul
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RIGHT TO LIFE
By:Rebecca Taylor/Lifenews.com
NEW EXPERIMENTAL ADULT STEM CELL TREATMENT
HELPS THOSE WITH MS
There maybe new hope for the millions of patients worldwide that suffer from multiple sclerosis, better known as
MS. MS is a debilitating and progressive disease where a patient’s own immune system attacks the protective
covering around the cells of the nervous system. This causes a wide range of varying and unpredictable symptoms including fatigue, decreased mobility, and visual disturbances.
There is no cure for MS. Often patients are put on drugs that suppress the immune system to try and slow progression of the disease.
Researchers have published a study of a handful of MS patients in the Journal of the American Medical Association Neurology that indicates immunosuppressive drugs in combination with an adult stem cell transplant may
significantly improve the treatment. These stem cells came from the patient’s own body, and in combination with
high-dose immunosuppressive therapy, the majority of the 24 patients in the study experienced benefits.
CBSNews has the details:
The researchers found that nearly 79 percent of the patients who underwent the procedure sustained full neurologic function for the three years following the treatment and symptoms of their disease
did not progress. Additional, patients in that time period did not develop any new lesions
related to their disease.
More than 90 percent of patients did not experience disease progression, while 86 percent
did not have any periods of relapse. Though a small number of patients did have side effects from the immunosuppressive drugs, they were no different than the side effects typically experienced by MS patients taking the drugs who haven’t undergone stem cell therapy. Longer follow-up is
needed to determine the durability of the response. Careful comparison of the results of this investigation and
other ongoing studies will be needed to identify the best approaches for high-dose immunosuppressive therapies
for MS and plan the next clinical studies.”
This study is only three years into the five year trial period, but this is potentially good news for those diagnosed
with MS. Adult stem cell transplants maybe particularly helpful for those who do not respond to normal drug
therapies. More research is needed since adult stem cell transplants for the treatment of MS in not currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If this small study can be replicated, adult stem cells maybe
on their way to helping even more patients that suffer from debilitating disease.
Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for us
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Our Lady of Mercy Religious Education News
Confirmation Date: March 21, 2015 at 1:30pm for parish 8th Grade OLM Religious
Education and Catholic School students. Bishop William Murphy will be conferring
the Sacrament. There will be no Religious Education classes on March 21.
Confirmation Workbook II and documents were due in December. Please be advised that Confirmation robes will not be distributed to anyone who has not submitted his/her documents by February 11th at the very latest, been successfully Interviewed, and attended the Retreat. PLEASE NOTE: 8th grade Religious Ed. students
must continue to attend their Religious Education classes on Wednesday evenings
until April 29th (after Confirmation has been received).
The Documents include the completed Confirmation Workbook II (Grade 8)
as well as: Sponsor Letter, Wallet-sized Picture, Confirmation Information Sheet and
Confirmation Fee $90.00 (if not already paid). Candidates may be required to wait until
next year if all the requirements are not fulfilled.
Seventh Graders may be kept from entering the 8th Grade preparation classes in
September if their Handbook I is not completed.
Important Dates
February 03: FIRST EUCHARIST MEETING for Parish 2nd graders (preparing to
receive First Communion in May) AND THEIR PARENTS @ 7:00pm in the Church.
Attendance is expected.
February 04: Regular classes will be held for Grades 6 to 8 & Special Education (Confirmation).
February 07: Regular classes will be held for Kindergarten & Grades 1 to 5.
February 07: Confirmation Retreat for all parish 8th graders who did not attend on
Jan. 31st. Retreat will begin at 1:00pm and conclude at 4:00pm (arrive at 12:45pm
in the Lower Church).
February 11: Regular classes for Grades 6 & 8 & Special Education (Confirmation).
February 11: 7TH GRADERS’ & THEIR PARENT’S MEETING AT 7:00PM IN
THE UPPER CHURCH. ALL PARISH 7TH GRADERS (IN SCHOOL & REL. ED.)
MUST ATTEND.
February 14, 18, & 21: NO CLASSES for Kindergarten to Grade 5 a(on Sats.),
and Grades 6 to 8 and Special Ed. (on Wednesday): PRESIDENTS’ WEEK.
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Parish Services
Serving with Mercy
Mary Anne Scott
Tax Season is Here
Free Tax Preparation Assistance is Here to Help
Free tax preparation of basic income tax forms is available through the following
programs:

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
For individuals and families with income of $55,000 or less
Branches of Bethpage Federal Credit Union on Saturdays starting February 7 from 3-6pm
Westbury
750 Old Country Rd.
Farmingdale 1033 Route 109
Massapequa 6257 Sunrise Hwy.
(not the Bethpage location)

AARP Tax Assistance
For people with incomes of $60,00 or less with special focus on seniors 60 years and up
At the following locations:
Plainview Old Bethpage Library in Art Gallery
Mondays by appointment starting Feb 2 call 938-0077 x 200
Hicksville Library in Computer & Resource Center
Tuesdays starting Feb. 3 by appointment at Reference Desk
for March & April dates registration starts Feb 11 @ 10:15am
Bethpage Library
Mondays from 12-4pm starting Feb. 2 & Thursdays from 12-4pm starting Feb. 5
Call 931-3907 for an appointment
Remember to bring the following to your appointment: photo id, Social Security cards for you, your
spouse and children, wage statements such as W-2, interest & dividend statements (1099), last year’s income tax returns if available, total paid for day care & provider’s tax id. Married couples filing jointly
must both be present.
Food Pantry needs: Peanut butter, crackers, granola bars. Thank you.
Parish Services
931-1306
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30AM-12:00PM, 1:00-4:30PM
Pantry Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 1:30-3:30PM
Wednesday & Friday 9:30-11:30AM
Last Saturday of month 9:30-11:30AM—call to confirm date
Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for us
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SUPER BONANZA WINNERS 2015
OUR LADY OF MERCY
We are pleased to announce the following winners:
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
22,
23,
24,
25,
26,
27,
28,
- $25.
- $25.
- $25.
- $25.
- $25.
- $25.
- $25.
Eleanor Dima
Joseph J. Georgiano
Michael Galgano
Michael & Colleen McCrann
Stu & Margaret Cameron
Christopher Gusz
Peter Cherry
- Brooklyn
- Hicksville
- Hicksville
- Massapequa
- Plainview
- Plainview
- Plainview
Congratulations to the winners, your ticket has been returned to the drum, and you have many more opportunities to win. Checks are being mailed to our winners
this week.
GIVE THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING ………..
At just $25 per ticket. Buy one for your spouse, mother, father, sister, brother, aunts, uncles,
grandparents, godparents, nieces, nephews and friends.
You can sell them to your co-workers, neighbors, friends, relatives, mailperson, mechanics, etc;
for birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
Everyday of the week for 52 weeks of 2015, your ticket has an opportunity to win a prize of $25
or $100, $500, $750 or $800. on special events days.
White entry cards and the orange gift cards are available on the windowsills of the church as
well as at the rectory for your convenience.
YOU GOT TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT!
Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for us
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SUPERMARKET GIFT CERTIFICATES
Thank You!
All Rosarians and Ladies of OLM:
Kindly continue to pray the rosary.
PANTRY NEEDS: Peanut butter, crackers
and granola bars. Thank you.
La Santa Messa in Italiano Siamo lieti de annunciare che la prossima celebrazione della S. Messa in lingua italiana sará Domenica il 8 febbraio alle 8:45AM nella Capella della Madonna nella chiesa infe‐
rior. Passa la parola ai vostri amici e par‐
enti chi parlono italiano, e speriamo di fa’ crescere la nostra communitá italiana. PRAYER GROUP NEWS
To All Parishioners:
GIFT CERTIFICATES may be purchased every weekend after Saturday
evening and Sunday Masses and also in
the rectory during the week during regular office hours. Sales this past week
were $1310.00, of this the Parish earned
$65.50, If you do not use supermarket dollars, please give it a try! Ask
those who use it, how convenient it
is!
Unclaimed Supermarket Gift Ticket
as of: 1-26-2015
*295328
**295605
***295270
12/29/14
1/05/15
1/26/15
*Won By: JoAnn Mackin
* *Won By: JoAnn Mackin
***Won By: Unkown
“His Chalice is overflowing with the
Blood of Innocent Pre-Born Babies.”
On Tuesday, February 03, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
In Our Lady’s Chapel - lower church, we
will have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. During that
time we will be praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy in
reparation for the sin of abortion.
PLEASE JOIN US. ALL ARE WELCOME!
In Our Lady’s Chapel - lower church, we will have exposition
of the Blessed Sacrament. During that time we will be praying
the Chaplet of Divine Mercy in reparation for the sin of abortion.
WE WANT YOUR
BOXTOPS!!
Our Lady of Mercy School collects Box Tops year round to
help support our education needs. Collection bins are in the
church for you to conveniently drop off your
box tops
when you come to
mass.
Please continue to
bring in
your box tops from the
products
you use at home or
office.
Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for us
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Please Remember in Prayer the following parishioners currently serving in the armed forces:
For those service members who are no longer serving in
the military, please advise the Rectory Office at
931-4351 so we may remove the name.
Pfc. Matthew Austin, USMC
Pfc. Thomas Austin, USA
ABH3 Ryan J. Ayers, USN
Lt. Col. James Benson, USA
Maj. Vanessa Benson, USA
Staff Sgt. Jason E. Bond, USA
Maj. Sean Carroll, USMC
Jason Cirillo, USN
Sgt. F.C. Manuel Collantes, USA
Maj. Ralph A. DePalma Jr., USAF
MMFN Patrick Fallon, USN
Gen. John Ferrari, USA
Sgt. Richard Flanagan, USA
Capt. Christopher L. Grady, USAF
Lt. Michael Hearon, USN
Sgt. Ryan Hoey, USA
Pfc. Christopher Hosein, USMC
Sgt. Charles L. Ihrig, USMC
Sgt. Thomas M. Ihrig, USMC
1st Lt. David Jacobs, USA
Brian R. LaNasa, USN
Staff Sgt. Andrew Masin, USA
Maj. Edward Michael O’Connell, USA
FC Jeff Odom USAF
Pfc. Sean Oliva, USA
SrA Dion Charles Paragas, USAF
Pfc. Joseph Raffoni, USA
Staff Sgt. Richard J. Skelly, USAF
Cpl. Jason Tulowitzski, USMC
Lt. Col. Michael A. Zaccardo, USAF
February 1, 2015
PRAYER FOR THOSE SERVING OUR
COUNTRY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
As we live daily enjoying the freedom of this country, many
loved ones are giving themselves with unselfish love in places
of perilous action. Lord, hold in your loving hands our troops
and all those who try to respond to the needs of the less fortunate throughout the world. Bless them and their families for
the unselfish acts they perform as they attempt to alleviate
many global concerns. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our
Lord and Savior. AMEN.
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In the Gospel today we read that because Jesus
spoke with authority his reputation spread throughout
the surrounding region of Galilee. As his disciples, we can also
speak with authority when we put our faith into actions by helping the poor and suffering.
Have you considered answering the call to serve the
poor by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?
Our Lady of Mercy school would like to
Thank the Intindoli Family for their generous donation of a wheelchair.
At just $25.00 per ticket, the Super Bonanza is the perfect gift. We will
have them for Christmas or (Hanukkah), Birthday, Anniversaries, Confirmations, Communions, Retirements, Grandparents Day, Groundhog Day,
Arbor Day or just because you care!
We will also have them available after Mass and at the Rectory Office
During regular business hours.
Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for us
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February 1, 2015
THE CIRCLE OF MERCY GALA
HELD ON FEB 6TH AT 7:00 PM
$85.00 PER PERSON.
UPDATE ON MSGR BOESEL As many of you know Monsignor Boesel was taken to St Joseph’s Hospital just before the Christmas holi‐
days. He was there in the hospital being treated for a severe respiratory infection. After his recovery, his physical condition was considerably weakened and he was transferred to Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Long Term Care Facility for rehab, physical therapy, and evaluation. Over the last several months, Monsignor has been becoming more frail physically and, unfortunately, also cognitively. On December 8 we were so happy to have him home with us to celebrate his 86th birthday and we were blessed with two wonderful aides who were here to care for Monsignor seven days a week. However, his condition has changed to the point where Monsignor now needs full time skilled nursing care. Therefore his family has made the decision for Monsignor to remain at Maria Regina as a permanent resident. He is there with our beloved Sister Joanne, who is also a resident at Maria Regina, a wonderful facility run by the Sisters of St Joseph on the grounds of their motherhouse in Brentwood, LI. Maria Regina is very close to Monsignor ‘s family home in Commack and he is doing well and is very happy there. We were blessed to have Monsignor with us in Our Lady of Mercy for 40 years, since July of 1974 when he arrived as our pastor. All of us priests who have lived with him or worked with him over the years have been blessed by his priestly example. His enthusiasm for ministry and his love for the Church. Please keep Monsignor in your prayers. He will be able to have visitors and to receive mail at Maria Regina, 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood NY 11717. He will be missed and will always be greatly loved by us all. I know he will be praying for us. Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for us
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GIRL SCOUT SUNDAY CELEBRATION
Brownies through Ambassador
girl Scouts are invited to the
Parish Girl Scout Sunday Celebration on Sunday, March 8th,
2015 at the 10:30 Mass.
Join with your sister scouts to
thank God for being a Girl Scout. All Girl Scouts
should wear their vest or sash and meet in the vestibule of the church at 10:15 AM.
A breakfast will follow after Mass. All Girl Scouts
who attend will receive a Girl Scout Sunday Patch
Payable the day of Mass.
For information, call Nancy Heuser, Parish girl
scout coordinator @ 433-1469
Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for us
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February 1, 2015
FEBRUARY 9TH AT 7:30PM
TOPIC: TEN WAYS TO TOUGHEN UP YOUR MARRIAGE
Dr. Tony is a Licensed Mental Health counselor with over 33 years of experience of serving individuals, families, couples, children and teenagers on Long Island, NY. Dr. Tony holds a PhD in Pastoral
counseling and is soon to be professed as a secular Franciscan.
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On Feb 23,24,25, 2015 at 9:00AM & 7:30PM
February 1, 2015
On Feb 23,24,25, 2015 at 9:00AM & 7:30PM
On Feb 23,24,25, 2015 at 9:00AM & 7:30PM
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February 1, 2015
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February 1, 2015
WE GO 2-GETHER®
ADULT/CHILD PLAYGROUPS
AGES 6 mos.—3 years old
SPRING INTO FUN!!!
February — June 2015
Registration in Convent Basement Meeting Room
***Due to the snowstorm, classes will begin the
week of February 23
REGISTRATION IS RESCHEDULED:
February 10 and 11 from
12 Noon—2 p.m.
Call MS. LISA, COORDINATOR
at 455-1819
Please call ASAP to ensure a place in the class!
“Serving the next generation of families!!”
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February 1, 2015
A Message for all Our Lady of Mercy’s Parishioners
There will be an Open Meeting for all parishioners to offer input into the appointment of a new Pastor for Our Lady of Mercy Parish.
Parishioners will be invited to indicate the skills and the qualities they feel are
necessary to lead the parish into the future
And to share their thoughts on specific needs the parish may have.
Monsignor Jim McNamara, the Vicar of our area, Father John Derasmo, our
area Dean, and Monsignor Peter Pflomm
The Director of Clergy Personnel, will be present to conduct and participate in
the meeting.
This is a very important meeting and we encourage everyone to attend and
voice their concerns.
Date of the meeting: February 10th, 2015 - Time: 7:00 PM - Place: Our Lady
of Chapels Meeting Room.
Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for us