News & Updates
Live-Stream Mass on Facebook
The Daily Mass is live-streamed on Facebook Monday-Saturday at 8:30am. The Sunday Masses are live-streamed on Facebook on Saturdays at 5:00pm; Sundays at 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm and 6:00pm.
Click the Facebook LIVE logo to be re-directed to our Parish’s Facebook page. Masses & parish events live-streamed on Facebook are archived on the platform and can be watched at a later time. Note: You do not need a Facebook account to view the live-stream.
A Message from Our Bishop
Click here to read a message from Bishop John O. Barres.
Prayer Service for the United States of America
Monday, November 4, 2024 (the night before the Election)
7:00pm–8:30pm
in the Church
Please join us as we pray for the healing and unity of our Country no matter the outcome of the presidential election. There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and the praying of the Patriotic Rosary. All are Welcome.
Looking for Altar Servers!
All young people in 4th or 5th grade & higher.
To Register: Please call the Parish Office at: 631-661-3224 x 2 and come to the following training dates:
Monday, November 18: 5:15pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday, November 20: 4:15pm to 5:30pm
Monday, November 25: 5:15pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday, December 4: 5:15pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday, December 11: 4:15pm to 5:30pm – training and rehearsal for the installation at Mass
Saturday, December 14: 5pm Mass – Altar Server Installation during the Mass
All meetings are in the Church.
Confirmation 2024
On Thursday, November 7 the Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered by Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of Rockville Centre. These Confirmation Candidates are the chosen members of this community who have studied, served and prepared with their Sponsors for this Sacrament.
During the past few weeks, they have continued their journey towards Confirmation and even greater involvement in the life of our church. The Confirmation Candidates of our Parish have participated in “Spirit Nights” with their parents and sponosrs. These times together were an opportunity for them to experience how important it is to be active, faith-filled members of the church community. Please pray for our Confirmation Candidates as they embrace this very important commitment in their faith journey and that they will continue to be strengthened, loved and supported by YOU … their Parish family.
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (Formerly… Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
What’s it all about? IF you are an adult AND … you were never Baptized … you were Baptized in another faith and would like to become a baptized Catholic … you never received Holy Communion (Eucharist) … you never received your Confirmation… IF you are an adult AND one or more of the circumstances above apply to you … IF you feel you would like to become a baptized Catholic or become more fully initiated into your Catholic faith… our email address is [email protected] or call the Parish Office at 631-661-3224, and we would be happy to help you. Our next session begins in November…call or email us today!
Honoring Saints & Remembering Souls
All Saints’ Day :: Friday, November 1 – a holy day of obligation
We will celebrate Mass on Thursday, October 31 at 5:00pm and on Friday, November 1 at 8:30am, 12:10pm and 7:30pm.
All Souls’ Day :: Saturday, November 2 – the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
We will celebrate Mass at 8:30am.
All Souls’ Day :: Remembrance Candles
Once again, in memory of your deceased family and friends, we are offering a Loving Memory Candle which will be lit on Friday, November 1. This symbolic light will remain for the life of the candle (approximately a week). This is a beautiful way to remember our deceased loved ones. The Loving Memory Candles will be available after all the Masses the weekends of October 20 and October 27 and also, after October 20, at the Parish Office (Rectory) during the week for a donation of $10. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Parish Office at 631.661.3224 x 121.
Ministry of Consolation :: Mass of Remembrance
We Remember – We Celebrate – We Believe
During the past year at Our Lady of Lourdes, more than 100 Funeral Masses were celebrated for members of our Parish Family who have died. Their families will be invited to participate in a special Mass of Remembrance on All Souls Day, Saturday, November 2 at 11:00am. Let us remember in prayer this day all who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith and for their families who mourn their passing – may they know of Christ’s healing love.
2025 Mass Intention Book :: Remember your loved ones at a Daily or Weekend Mass
The 2025 Mass Intention Book will be opened on Friday, November 8 from 9:00am until 4:00pm in the Parish Center. As always, individual Mass intentions are not accepted for Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and All Souls Day. These days are part of a novena of Masses. Due to the overwhelming requests for Mass intentions in recent years, we have found it necessary to limit requests. Each person may only request a maximum of seven (7) Mass intentions at a time.
Baby Blanket Bunch Needs Your Help!
Our Baptism Ministry gives a blessed, white baby blanket to each child baptized in the parish. This gift to the family will be a sign of the special day on which we welcomed our newest members into our parish family. The blankets are handmade by our Baby Blanket Bunch, a division of our Prayer Shawl Ministry. We need generous volunteers who will help by donating Lion Brand “Pound of Love worsted weight #4” (the weight can be found on the packaging) soft white yarn for the blankets. It is available at Michael’s, JoAnn’s, Walmart, Hobby Lobby and on Amazon.com. The yarn can be dropped off at the rectory or brought to our meeting (first Wednesday of the month from 9:30am-11:30am in the Parish Center). We thank you for your generosity!
Calling All Singers!
Do you enjoy singing in the privacy of your home and car or maybe while sitting in the pew at Mass? Have you ever thought about praising the Lord by singing! We are always looking for people to sing in the 11:00am Mass Choir, and we would love to have YOU! Why don’t you come to a rehearsal and try it out? We rehearse on Thursday evenings in the church at 7:00pm and then sing at the 11:00am Mass on Sundays. If you are interested, please contact Robin Reynolds Brennan at [email protected] or call the Parish Office.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Tuesdays
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Tuesday from 12:30pm until 7:30pm, in the Church. Come and spend some quiet time alone in prayer with Jesus. Invite a friend!
Religious Education: “Special K”
Fridays – 4:30-5:15pm
2024: November 22 & December 13
2025: January 31, February 28, March 28 & April 25
Attention Parents and Grandparents of children in Kindergarten! Designed for children in Kindergarten, this program fosters their interest in and understanding of the process of Religious Education. We meet in the Solarium (room near the statue of Jesus with the Children) monthly, on Friday afternoons at 4:30pm. The theme has been “Welcoming Jesus” and we have covered many topics: Prayer, Sharing, and Community among them. This year, the Program will begin in October. We have expanded our range of topics to include some holiday traditions and explanations of the Church seasons so that a young child may connect more easily with parish life. The program is entirely voluntary – so come and see! If you plan on coming, e-mail Sister Diane so we will have enough materials: [email protected].
A Message from the Parish Office:
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Brochure: Choosing a Catholic Elementary School
Our Catholic schools cultivate a robustly Catholic culture centered on the spiritual, intellectual, sacramental, and liturgical life of the Church. Click here to access a helpful brochure that highlights the richness and diversity of our Catholic Schools on Long Island.