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Welcome to the website of
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Lindenhurst, NY
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From the Pastor's Desk -
June 14, 2009
“The Solemnity of the Body of Christ” |
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On this glorious feast in which we acknowledge and celebrate the
Real Presence of Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament of the Altar
we must reflect on the needs of the Body of Christ as we see it the
lives of our parishioners. On this feast day I want to reflect on
the needs of the men of our parish family.
This past Wednesday evening I met with the men of our Holy Name Society at
their installation of new officers “pot luck” dinner. I accepted this
invitation as they begin a new year because I wanted to celebrate with them and
to toss out a challenge for the future of ministry to the men of OLPH parish.
What we presently have is a fraternal group of men who meet monthly in support
of the church and its needs, and in spiritual and social encouragement. The
challenge I offered and which the men accepted is one of change in their
mission. I want this group to bring together adult men of all ages for the
development and support of their personal and communal spiritual life. This is
ministry to men, under the title and history of the “Holy Name Society” whose
all encompassing mission is the evangelization of Catholic Christian men. This
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Pastor, Rev. Anthony M. Trapani |
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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 17th 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.”
May God
+ bless you and yours, now and
forever.
Father Anthony
For previous "From the Pastor's Desk"
articles, please click here.
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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.
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Parochial vicars:
Rev. James T. Stachacz
Rev. Robert J. Kline
Rev. Stanislaw Wadowski
Rev. Moise Aime
In Residence:
Rev. Msgr. Daniel S. Hamilton, Pastor Emeritus
Deacons: Rev. Mr. Frank A. Odin
Trustees: Steve R. Damm and
Thomas A. Donnelly
Trustee Emeritus:
Hon. Arthur M. Cromarty
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Rectory Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday 9:00- 12:00 Noon; 1:00
- 5:00 p.m.; 7:15 - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7:15 - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Rectory Telephone Number:
631-226-7725
Fax Number: 631-225-9597
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Mass / CONFESSION Times
Regular Mass & Services:
Saturday Evening:
5:00 p.m.
Sunday:
6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m.;
12:30 and 5:00 p.m. (Youth Mass), 6:30 p.m. (Polish Mass)
Holy Days of Obligation:
As Announced
Weekdays:
6:30, 8:00, 12 noon and 7:00 p.m.**
Saturday Morning:
8:00 and 9 a.m.
**Note:
Regarding the change in Mass & Service schedule that was
effective December 1, 2007, please note announced Masses originally scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on a
weekday have been moved to the 7:00 p.m. slot.
Regular Confession Schedule:
Saturday Afternoon:
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday:
1/2 hour before Mass beginning before 9:30 a.m. Mass
Weekday Mornings: following the 8:00 a.m. Mass
First Saturday: following the 8:00 a.m. Mass
Traveling and need to find out Mass
times?
Click here for a useful link.
Directions: For directions to and
from our facility, as well as a map of the surrounding area of the Our
Lady of Perpetual Help Church, please
Click Here.
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We Adore Christ in the Blessed Sacrament
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and
Benediction -
Monday evening following the OLPH Novena Devotions.
Wednesday from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Nocturnal Adoration: First Saturday of the month from 9:00 p.m. until
Midnight.
Holy Hour every Sunday for Reparation from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
We Honor
the Blessed Virgin Mary
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help is recited on
Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
First Saturday Our Lady of Fatima Devotion is at 7:40 a.m. before the 8:00 a.m.
Mass
We Pray
the Holy Rosary
Every weekday morning at 8:30 a.m.
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Please note the following persons that are listed below without
telephone numbers can be reached through the Rectory office.
Business & Plant Manager:
Deacon Don Stamm
Pastor's Secretary: Lynn A. Corrigan
Parish Secretary:
Mary-Ann Pinghera
Music Director:
James R. Kendall
Ministries & Special Assistants:
Outreach: St. Vincent de Paul: President/Coordinator:
Joseph Illuminato, 631-225-5531
Pastoral Care for the Sick: John T. Koszalka
Stewardship and Evangelization:
Ann Messina
Religious Education:
Telephone Number: 631-226-2384
Coordinator for Program Administration: Dianna Castellano
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and Adult Faith
Formation:
June D. Baker
Youth Ministry:
272 South Wellwood Avenue,
631-956-0938
LIFE TEEN and The Edge (for
Grades 6-12)
Youth Minister and Coordinator: Thomas A. Acemoglu,
Peggy Harnisch
Catholic Youth Organization:
Click Here to go to the CYO website
Sports Coordinator: Keith
Camacho - 631-956-1938
Sacristan: Mark Costantino
Plant Maintenance: Vito Cudia
Prayers to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Feast Day - June 27
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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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O what consolation, what sweetness, what confidence,
what emotion fill my soul when I pronounce thy sacred name, or even
only think of thee. I thank God for having given thee, for my good,
so sweet, so powerful, so lovely a name. But I will not be content
with merely pronouncing thy name: let my love for thee prompt me
ever to hail thee, Mother of Perpetual Help.
For links to other prayers such as the Rosary,
please click here.
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
Please
Click Here to go to the Website
240 South Wellwood Avenue, 631-226-0208
Principal: Mrs. Carmela Lubrano
Assistant Principal:
Mrs. Nancy Angelini
Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten, Grades
K-8
Click
here to visit the OLPH School Website
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The names
of the first 1000 Club winners for the 2008-2009 year will be drawn on
November 15, 2008. Therefore, check back soon to see who won!
The contest is held and winners are announced through the months of
November-August. The new club year will begin November, 2008.
Please click here for more information on how to
join!
Volunteer Form for Printing
This form is now accessible for printing
and/or viewing on our website for those who wish to volunteer at our
Parish.
Please click here to access this form.
You
must have the latest version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and
print the form.
Click here to be brought directly to the Adobe PDF
Reader download.
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OLPH Life Teen:
Life Teen Mass is celebrated every Sunday at
5:00 p.m. ALL High School age teens are invited
to join us after Mass for our Life Nights. For more
information, contact Thomas at the Life Teen Office
631-956-0938.
Please see the printed bulletin for Life Teen activities and
call the Life Teen Office for additional information and
permission forms.
We look forward to seeing you!
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OLPH Hospitality Breakfasts
The Hospitality Ministry cordially
invites you to meet your fellow Parishioners and Priests while
enjoying a delicious Continental Breakfast (including bagels,
pastries, tea, coffee & juice) in our School Cafeteria. Arts
and crafts activities for the children are offered, as well as
visits and photo opportunities with Santa and the Easter Bunny
during holiday times.

Seen here is a child from our Parish
community proudly wearing the costume of St. Therese of Liseux at a
recent Hospitality Breakfast, where she and other children had the
opportunity to dress up as their favorite Saints.
Please visit our
Parish Photo Album to view more
pictures taken at previous Hospitality Breakfasts.
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OLPH Wall of Honor
At Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish we created a "Wall of Honor", which is
located next to the Blessed Mother's Altar of our Church. Photos of our
loved ones who are serving in the military throughout the world are displayed
there and remembered in the Prayer of the Faithful at our weekend Masses.
As the service men and women return they will are welcomed home at Sunday Mass
and invited to take down their picture.


You're welcome to submit your photos - properly identified, by mail or in
person to the rectory, or drop them off in the boxes on the sanctuary steps.
Let's look forward to this wonderful way to honor and pray for our troops!
Please click here to print our Wall of Honor submission form
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