In April, a “Catholic Men’s Ministry” conference was held at Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville.  Over 800 men from all over Long Island came together, for the first time, to proclaim their faith in Jesus Christ as Catholic men of Long Island.  They listened to the stories of men, from different walks of life, musician, singer, athlete, Olympic winner, police officer, father, sons, professional, and some now even priest.  Together they prayed, sang, and celebrated Mass, these men of God, men of faith, men with a longing for a better life for themselves, their families, their communities, their nation and the world.  Does any of this sound familiar to you?  Is this something that you want for yourself, your son, your male friends, and maybe even your neighbors?  Then read on and get involved now because this is what is going to happen right here in your parish…very soon!

 “The Catholic Men’s Ministry of Long Island is a group of Catholic men, from all vocations and walks of life, that have come together to make a difference in the in the minds and hearts of the people of Long Island... and that difference, we believe, begins with faith-filled men.

“Founded within the Catholic Church of the Diocese of Rockville Centre our mission is to evangelize, encourage and strengthen Catholic men to live their call to be powerful sons of God and to lead their families and others closer to the Lord. Whether in the home, workplace or society, each man is called to respond to the authentic image of masculinity found in Christ Jesus and examples such as St. Joseph, patron of husbands and fathers, and St. Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles.  [The Holy Name Catholic Men's Society] will gather men in prayer and fellowship to be inspired to go out into the world to fight for the dignity of every human being and to protect those entrusted to their care.

“We will start with Christ and end with Christ. Everything we do is for His Glory.  We will work hard to create bonds between men that will allow them to grow in their Catholic Christian faith and stand together during times of adversity.  We will not compromise on the true message of Jesus and His Church.  We understand that there is a spiritual battle taking place, and we are willing to engage in this battle for our families, our faith and our country.  Finally, we are proud to be Catholic and think it our duty to share this wonderful gift with other men.”

 Ok men, now we need your help to work with the OLPH Holy Name Society to move into this new direction as our response to the need among the men of our parish.  Here is the NEXT STEP after the 2009 Long Island Catholic Men’s Ministry Conference.

We need a few interested young adult and adult men to join with Mr. Bob Little and a few of our Holy Name men to attend an “Information and Exchange of Ideas” meeting at St. Kilian’s Church, 485 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, NY on this Wednesday, June 17^th at 7:30 p.m.  Would you be willing to work with others from other parishes to start one for the men in our parish?  If the answer is “YES” then call the rectory and leave a message for Mr. Bob Little or me.  Just let us know if you will attend the meeting.  If you need a ride, Bob will work it out with you.

            The group at St. Kilian’s will be presenting different formats and ideas to bring back to OLPH.  Men will share their successes, failures and challenges that they have experienced.  Join our Holy Name men to form this new ministry to help men of our Parish and Diocese to become stronger, faith-filled Catholic Men.  Come and learn something, perhaps something you have been thinking about, but have not acted upon just yet.  You’re being called!  Therefore, it is good that you read this week’s “From the Pastor’s Desk” because it was meant for you.

On this Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, I pray that we may continue to become “One Body, in Christ.”

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Photos of our new Sanctuary and new altars Thanks be to God, the Blessed Sacrament is now back in the sanctuary "front and center".  The focus is now where it ought to be... on Christ in the Eucharist and in our lives. - Father Anthony Thank you to all who have so generously contributed toward the purchase of the altars. Donations are still being accepted, please contact us for more information.

O Mother of  Perpetual Help, grant that I may ever invoke thy most powerful name, which is the safeguard of the living and the salvation of the dying. O Purest Mary, O Sweetest Mary, let thy name henceforth be ever on my lips. Delay not, O Blessed Lady, to help me whenever I call on thee, for, in all my needs, in all my temptations I shall never cease to call on thee, ever repeating thy sacred name, Mary, Mary.

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