March 1, 2015 - Our Lady of Lourdes

Sunday February 22, 2015
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Masses For
The Week
Monday, February 23rd
6:45 John Moreno
8:30 Romeo Alerta
8 PM Donald Mason
Roy Citrano
Lynn, Dan & Nicole
Nocturnal Adoration Society
Tuesday, February 24th
6:45 Irene Siroka
Your Friends at the Life Center
8:30 Int. Philocles Desroches
Family
8PM Edward Woerner
Your Friends at the Life Center
Wednesday, February 25th
6:45 Franca Miller
8:30 Joseph Stallone
8PM Donald Mason
Sister
Anne Byno
Helen & Joe Amorin
Thursday, February 26th
6:45 Phil Gallagher
Winnie
8:30 Lucille Koplovitz
Pat Connolly
8PM Int. Rita & Stephen O’Connell– Andrea Barrett
Friday, February 27th
6:45 Int. John Milton
Family
8:30 Al Towle
Gloria Monti
8PM Carmella Caffarella– Caffarella, Page & Southerly
Families
Saturday, February 28th
6:45 Angela & Sherman Glass
8:30 John Moreno
5PM Rosalie Barbera
5:15 Lawrence Kelly
Family
Marion Harrington
M/M Joseph Cutugno
Tomassetti Family
Sunday, March 1st
7:30 Purgatorial Society
9:00 K of C # 6911 Deceased Members Memorial Mass
10:30 Rosemary Healy
Family
12:15 William E. Mossbruger
OLL Choir
1:30 Anita Scanio
Joe & Marge Caramanica
Please pray for the repose of the souls of
Bill Hughes
Philocles Jean Robert Desroches
Teresa Akson
Rest in peace
Lector Schedule
The Bread and Wine has been donated
In loving memory of Kenneth F. Perrone
From Cora & Robert Perrone
Friday2/27
- 8:00 PM – Sue Bouffier
Saturday, 2/28
- 5:00 PM – Rick Harrington
The Sanctuary Candle in the Chapel
has been donated for
For a Special Intention
The Sanctuary Candle in the Church
For a Special Intention
Sunday, 3/1
- 7:30 AM – Theresa Pinghera
- 9:00 AM – Mary Champney
- 10:30 AM – Dan Johnson and Rick Bacani
- 12:15 PM – Carolyn Bove
- 1:30 PM – Jeanne Virzera
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Bill Dunn 2-16-15
On Wednesday, Don't Be A Dumb Ash
The month of February has many holidays. There’s Groundhog’s Day and Valentine’s Day; there’s Presidents Day and Mardi Gras. And there’s America’s newest religious festival day: Super Bowl Sunday. And in
most years, February is the month when a very special day occurs, the official “I Didn’t Know You Were
Catholic Day.” That’s right, this month millions of people throughout the country will arrive at work with a
black smudge of ash on their foreheads, prompting co-workers to say, “Oh, I could’ve sworn you were
Methodist.”
Ash Wednesday is the one day of the entire year when Catholics get the opportunity to let everyone know
we are members of the Catholic Church. And as the ashes flake away from our foreheads, it’s the one day of
the year when we get to say, “I shouldn’t have worn a white shirt!”
Actually, we Catholics have the opportunity every single day to let others know what we believe. The problem with “I Didn’t Know You Were Catholic Day,” er, I mean, Ash Wednesday, is that far too often our coworkers and friends, when seeing the ashes on our foreheads (and shirts), think to themselves, “Catholic,
huh? You sure don’t act like it the other 364 days of the year.”
Continued...
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Continued…
Of all the faith traditions around the globe, the Catholic faith most accurately understands human nature. First,
we freely acknowledge that we are sinners. It’s a fact: we often mess things up royally. Unfortunately, our
modern culture has lost sight of this reality, and instead encourages people to avoid taking responsibility.
Nowadays, whenever anything goes wrong, we immediately try to find someone or something else to blame.
Secondly, the Catholic Church teaches repentance and forgiveness. This is so liberating. Instead of insisting
that everything is always someone else’s fault, we can be honest and admit our mistakes. Then we can repent
and ask for forgiveness. This is a surefire formula for being in a healthy and loving relationship both with God
and with our fellow human beings.
The closer we are to God, the more His bright light of goodness exposes our shortcomings. But that’s a wonderful thing. This is why people such as Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa went to Confession at least once
a week. They were so close to God’s brightness, they had to wear sunglasses at night. If holy people like that
went to Confession so often, by comparison most of us should go once every, oh I don’t know, every 20 minutes!
On the other hand, the farther away we are from God, the less we see His bright light of goodness, and the less
we measure ourselves against His holy standard. In the darkness, we start comparing ourselves to other people.
And we can ALWAYS justify our behavior by finding someone else whose behavior is even worse. “Well, I
never robbed a bank,” we say. “I never committed murder. So I’m OK. I’m sure God loves me just the way I
am.”
Well, God definitely loves us. That’s a core Catholic belief. But God calls us to holiness. He doesn’t want us
to stay “just the way we are.” And most likely, our friends and loved ones don’t want us to stay “just the way
we are” either. They would be thrilled if we stopped being so self-centered and impatient.
This Lent, let’s really try to be more honest with ourselves, and to ask for God’s forgiveness. Then maybe next
year when we walk into work with ashes on our foreheads, our co-workers won’t be surprised. But they’ll still
say, “You shouldn’t have worn a white shirt.”
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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.
Last week you donated $ 9, 057.48
Thank you!
Prayers for the Sick
Let us continue to pray for
peace. Let us also pray for all
those serving in the military. Ashley Anderson, Samuel Banakazami, Gloria Bendror,
Shane Breslin, Kenny Burns, Timothy Burns, Jane Depraida, Jean Desroches, Barbara Donovan, Jason Costabile, Patricia Craig, Maryann DiMarino, Emily Rose DiWith special care we pray especially for:
Marino, Audrey Dymant, Lou Fasano, Elise Hausner,
Christopher B. Afetian - Sgt USMC, Sgt. Kevin L. Blieka Carol & Russ Hayward, Fr. John Anthony Heinlein, MiU.S. Army, Sgt. Brian Andrew Dayman US Army, PFC chael Heinlein, Rose Hudy, Jesus Jupio, Olivia MacJoseph DiCicco Army, Commander Christopher DeMay - chio, Joan Magsmen, Colleen Maguire, Daria Mangelee,
Navy , Nicholas R. DoLieto - Marine Corps, A1C Timothy Anne Marie Marzec, Fr. Robert E. Mason, Diane
Erkens USAF, Capt. Michael Ferrari, USMC, Spencer McCarthy, Blanche Navon, Joseph Pecora, Vincent Pinto,
Sursati Radcliffe, Ayden W. Sabino, William Slezak, Bertha
French, 1st Lieutenant, US Army, Airman Steven FreundSwartzman, Annemarie Tine, Thomas Tine, Jr., Larry ToUSAF, SRA Senior Airman Robert J. Gerry - Air manelli
Force,Spec. Steven Gianatiempo - US Army, Brandon
Goodwin, Petty Off., 2nd Class, USCG, Stefanie Goodwin,
Petty Off., 3rd Class, USN, Kenny Greening -PFC-Army,
Capt. Michael Hanna- US Army, 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 Matthew
Macario - US Army, Garrett Macchio A1C, Air force, Jason Moritz - Sgt. USAF, Pvt 1st Class Joshua Nichols - US
Army, Lt. Col. Thomas O’Connor, US Army, Spc. Manuel
E. Palmer US Army, Cpt. David Paolillo USAF, Cpt. Kathleen Paolillo USAF, L. CPL Michael E. Porfidio - USMC,
PFC Dominique R. Quiban, USMC Capt. Joseph Shultz, L
CPL Eric Vazquez USMC, US Army, Spec. Zachary Small
- US Army, US Army Sgt. Michael Stephney
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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Parish Outreach
“Food Pantry”
Our thriving food pantry speaks volumes of the goodness
of our parish family. My gratitude always
to everyone for all you do to help us to help others. It is
only through your kindness and generosity that we can accomplish the good work of assisting those most in need in
our community.
As our pantry is understandably in need of some replenishing this time of year, please continue to be as generous as
you can during these winter months. Each and every donation is a most welcomed gift. On behalf of those we serve,
we are ever blessed and grateful for your continued support
and concern for the poor.
Canned Tuna
Canned Fruit
Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Oatmeal
Cereal
Pancake Mix
Pancake Syrup
Can Vegetables
Instant Potatoes
Rice
Beans
Coffee or Tea
Powdered Milk
Juices
Soup
Macaroni & Cheese
Cookies/Crackers
Jell-O/ Pudding
Parish Outreach hours are Mon.-Thurs., 9:00am-4:00pm.
“We Care Blankets”
As our wonderful group of “Care Blanket” 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 completed
blanket count stands at 1,346 I’m sure in no time at all we
will be adding to this amazing number. 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 yarns, crochet
hooks or knitting needles in support of this effort.
If you are interested in joining our group please contact
Parish Outreach at 516-541-1260.
“Ministry of Consolation”
Our parish is richly blessed to have gathered a wonderful
group of volunteers who make up Our Lady of Lourdes
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS-Farmingdale
“Ministry of Consolation” team. The most valuable gifts
Good Shepherd Hospice Bereavement Services are opened we can give are the gifts that come from the heart. The
to anyone in the community who has experienced a loss precious gifts of our time, love and compassion are espethrough death at no charge. Upcoming Bereavement Sup- cially needed during the time of the loss of a loved one.
port Groups, led by a Bereavement Specialist, include:
Created to provide warmth, caring and personal attention
Spousal/Partner Loss Group –3/3/15-4/21/15; 2:00PM- to assist families in preparation for the funeral mass, this
particular ministry can never have too many helping hands.
3:00PM
Whether your interest be that of a Greeter, Lector or EM,
Loss of Young Child (18 and under) Bereavement Sup- please give some thought as to sharing your time and talport Group – 3/4/15-4/22/15; 6:00PM-7:30PM
ents and being a part of this ministry’s call to love and care
Moving Forward General Bereavement Support for one another.
Group - Held once a month for 6 months. MUST have Thank you so much to our coordinator, Deacon Frank
completed a previous group with Good Shepherd Hospice Gariboldi and all our volunteers for embracing this beauti3/9/15-7/6/15; 10:00AM-11:30 AM
ful ministry. Please call Parish Outreach at 516-541-1260
All groups to be held at Good Shepherd Hospice Adminis- if you would like to volunteer. Thank you for your consideration.
trative Office, 110 Bi-County Blvd.,
Farmingdale. Registration required – call Michelle Graff,
LCSW @ (631) 828-7631.
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Our Lady of Lourdes
60th Anniversary
Celebration
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Save the Date
Friday, November 13, 2015
60th Anniversary Dinner-Dance
Friday, November 13, 2015
To be held at the beautiful Venetian Yacht Club
on the Great South Bay, Babylon, Long Island
7 p.m to Midnight
More information to follow.
Visit our website for Parish history – www.ollmp.org
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Sunday February 22, 2015
Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church
TONIGHT…..SUNDAY, February 22, 2015
7PM in the Church
Free-Will Offering
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2nd 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 Meetings:
CYO BASKETBALL
Phone Rectory, ask for Fr. Tony
516-541-3270
Or phone John Chester @ 516-799-5640
Get on the waiting list for next season
Travel for Boys
Clinic for Boys & Girls
NEXT COFFEE SOCIAL
Sunday, March 8th
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Everyone welcome!
NO Coffee Socials in January OR February
(Helpers needed…..phone rectory)
For our Coffee Social,
also for our CYO.
March 12th
April 9th
“Please join us at the Hope House Ministries 13th Annual
Endowment Fund Event honoring, Fr. Francis Pizzarelli,
SMM. Our dinner gathering will be held on Thursday,
March 12th from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at the beautiful
Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook, New York. For ticket,
journal and sponsor information, please call Theresa
Zeis at (631) 473-8796.”
CATHOLIC CHARITIES JOB OPENING:
On Call Maintenance Worker – Regina Residence,
Merrick Catholic Charities is seeking an experienced
“handyman” with the ability to make minor home repairs and perform general upkeep activities. HS/GED
and NYS Driver’s License required. Good availability for
on call work needed.
Email resume and cover letter of interest
to:
[email protected]
or fax to
516.733.7038. Please include “Regina Maintenance”
in the subject line of your email or fax.
Catholic Charities – Diocese of Rockville Centre; “Care
With Dignity...Life With Hope” An Equal Opportunity
Employer
June 8 – 20, 2015
Catholic Pilgrimage to Rome with Papal General Audience, the Shrines of Italy including Montecassino, Padre
If you’d like to help in
Pio, Assisi, Lanciano, Padua, Exposition and viewing of
The Shroud of Turin & The Passion Play in Sordevelo,
either of these Parish activities phone Fr. Italy. Nonstop air from JFK. For more information or a
flyer please call Cathie or Mike Milano
Heinlein @541-3270 or John Chester @799-
5640 for the CYO or Margie Corradina @8150669 for the Coffee Social
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Sunday February 22, 2015
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ANNUAL HEC #31
WEEKEND
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
at 7:30pm
St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School
1170 Montauk Hwy
West Islip, NY 11795
For more information: Richard Costa
631-587-8000 x 116 [email protected]
Steve Angrisano is undoubtedly one of the most effective
and versatile ministry leaders in the Church today. Those
who are young (and young at heart) embrace the passionate message of faith, hope and love woven throughout his
music and storytelling. Always rooted in a spirit of humility and faithfulness, Steve has a keen intuition regarding
the needs of any audience and engages them with his
unique blend of humor, song, story and interaction. This
makes him both a natural and popular choice for diverse
parish, diocesan, national and world-wide events
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
Have your deceased relatives and friends entrusted to St.
Joseph, "Patron of Departing Souls."
Handicapped Encounter Christ (HEC) is in need of volunteers for its annual retreat which will be held Thursday,
April 23 through Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Camp Alvernia in Centerport, NY.
HEC is a retreat weekend for persons 18 years and older
with special needs. Each candidate has a team member
with them throughout the weekend. It is a prayerful experience of song, talks, sharing, Eucharist and many other
joyful moments. Please contact us if you know of someone (whether at home or in a group home) who would like
to attend the retreat. An application will be sent upon request.
There are many roles to be filled. We are in need of team
members, kitchen help, setting up and taking down the
camp, as well as drivers for our candidates.
Our first planning meeting will take place on Monday
February 9, 2015, 7 pm at St. Francis of Assisi in
Greenlawn. Two follow-up meetings are planned for
Wednesday, , March 18, 2015 at 7 pm and Tuesday, April
14, 2015 at 7 pm. We request that those interested in assisting a candidate make every effort to attend at least two
of the meetings.
Please call Deacon Frank & Michele Barone at 516-420To have your loved ones enrolled in the "Book of Remem- 1207 or e-mail at [email protected] to volunbrance" and share in all the prayers, works and masses of- teer or participate as a candidate.
fered each month by the Rosary Society, complete the enrollment form below and return it to the rectory along with
a $20.00 offering. The offering is for one person or one
couple or one family.
In return, you will receive a beautiful certificate commemorating your charity towards your loved one(s).
PLEASE PRINT:
Enrollee Name(s)
________________________________________
___________________________________________
Enrolled by:
Your name: _________________________________
Address: ___________________________________
___________________________________________
Phone Number: ______________________________
All Youth Are Invited to attend
A Night of Prayer, Reflection and Song,
with Steve Angrisano Live
St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School
1170 Montauk Hwy., West Islip
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 @ 7:30 pm
For more information:
Richard Costa
631-587-8000, ext. 116
[email protected]
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Sunday February 22, 2015
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Pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes,
THEOLOGY CLASS
Santiago de Compostela and
7:30 - 9:00pm in the Church basement
St. Theresa of Avila
Abstracts of each class are given out, so you
can best follow the lectures.
Phone the rectory for more information.
11 Days: October 30 – November 9, 2015
Visiting
Lisbon – Fatima – Santiago de Compostela –
Salamanca – Avila – Madrid – Lourdes
Fr. Heinlein's theology class is on
temporary hiatus…
Please watch for date when class will resume.
Hosted by:
Deacon Charles & Marlene Muscarnera
Reverend
James P. Mannion
St. Christopher, Baldwin, NY
Diocese of Rockville Centre
$2859 per person from New York
Subjects:
1. Church History
2. Church Dogma
3. Apologetics
4. Scripture
(Air/land tour price is $2179 plus $680 government
taxes/airline fuel surcharges)
Space is limited at this very special price
For full details call 516-2223-4521
Or email: [email protected]
Everyone Welcome!
Books, videos & DVD’s for Loan
Free of charge
RELIGOUS EDUCATION
Registration for September, 2015
All parish families with children entering grades Kindergarten - 8 are welcome and encouraged to
register for Religious Education classes for next year. Registration forms are available in the Religious Ed office, Room 1 of the school building. Our business hours are Monday - Thursday, 9am 2pm and Saturday, 9am - 12pm.
First Holy Communion is a two year program. If you would like your child to receive Holy Communion during his second grade year, you must register your child for the first year of preparation while
they are in grade 1.
Returning Families: Registration forms will be mailed home this month. Please mail or return these
forms to the office as soon as possible. Registration is on a first come, first served basis!
Religious Education Teachers needed!
We are searching for volunteers to serve as teachers in our various religious education
classes for the upcoming year! This can be a beautiful and enriching experience, and a way
to learn even more about your faith! For more information on opportunities, please contact
the Religious Ed office at 516-799-5179.
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Fetal Development
Days 6-7 after fertilization - Implantation into the mother's uterus begins. Cells continue to multiply and differentiate to perform specific functions - circulatory, muscular, neural and skeletal.
Day 14 - Implantation is completed around this time.
Day 20 - The child's heart, brain, spinal column and nervous system are almost complete. Eyes
begin to form.
Day 22 - The child's heart begins to beat.
Day 28 - The child is approximately 1/4 inch long - 10,000 times larger than 3 weeks ago! The
blood flowing in the child's veins is completely different than the mother's.
Week 4 - Muscles are developing, and arms and leg buds are visible. The head is clearly identifiable, along with the
major outlines of brain and eye vesicles, the beginnings of the central nervous system, notochord, mouth and pharynx,
body cavity and the basis of the skeleton.
Week 5 - The child's face is taking shape - the forehead, eyes, nostrils and mouth are evident; external ears are beginning; hand and foot plates appear in the limb buds.
Week 6 - Brain waves can be recorded. The different muscles begin working together.
Week 8 - The child's fingers and toes are fairly well defined, and fingerprints are permanently engraved on the child's
skin. All organs are present, complete, and functioning, except for the lungs.
Weeks 9 and 10 - All areas of the body are sensitive to touch. The child can suck its thumb, swallow, squint, and
frown. If the child's palm is stroked, he will make a tight fist.
Weeks 11 and 12 - The child now has fingernails, toenails and working taste buds, and can make facial expressions.
Month 4 - The child's heart is pumping 6 gallons of blood every day, and the mother can feel the child moving - exercising the muscles and lungs. Rapid eye movement (REM) can be recorded, indicating that the child is dreaming.
Months 5 and 6 - The child weighs about 1 pound. If the child was born now, there is a 50% chance of survival with
the help of dedicated doctors and nurses.
Months 7 and 8 - The child opens and closes her eyes and can recognize her mother's voice. If the child is born now,
the chance of survival increases to 90%.
Month 9 - At birth, the child usually weighs between 7 and 9 pounds, and is between 18 and 21 inches long!
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The New York State Catholic Conference has launched a new website with a video that focuses on Catholic End of Life
Decision Making: www.catholicendoflife.org
A bill (A.2129, Rosenthal) has been introduced in the NYS Assembly to legalize physician-assisted suicide. A Memorandum of Opposition has been issued by the NYS Catholic Conference stating, "...the title of the legislation itself - the
'death with dignity act' - is biased against those persons who allow a natural death to occur, inferring that a natural death
is somehow less dignified than assisted suicide. Similarly, language used throughout the legislation references 'ending
life in a humane and dignified manner,' suggesting that allowing natural death to occur is 'inhumane and undignified.'
We find this language to be biased and insulting. Legalizing physician assisted suicide would blur longstanding medical, moral and legal distinctions between withdrawing extraordinary medical assistance and taking active steps to destroy human life...Undermine the physician's role as healer, forever alter the doctor-patient relationship, and lessen the
quality of care provided to patients at the end of life...Lead to psychological, financial and other pressures for vulnerable persons to end their lives...Rather than assisting suicide, government should be consistent in its efforts to prevent
suicide. It is illogical for the state to promote/facilitate suicide for one group of persons - calling the suicides of those
with a terminal illness and a specific prognosis 'dignified and humane,' while recognizing suicide as a serious statewide
public health concern in all other circumstances, and spending enormous resources to combat it...We urge the state to
remove barriers and improve access to palliative care and hospice care for those in the final stages of terminal illness.
Improved education and training of physicians in pain management, together with appropriate diagnosis and treatment
for depression, would go a long way toward eliminating calls for suicide among the sick and dying."
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Community News
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
855 Carmans Road, Massapequa Park
Friday $1800 in prizes at 7:30 PM
Tuesday Golden Society, at 7:30 PM
$2000 in Prizes w/Progressive Jackpot
$2000 IN PRIZES - $850 GIANT JACKPOT
Progressive Jackpot on Tuesdays
Vendors Wanted
Antique/Classic Car & Bike Show
When: Sunday, April 19, 2015
9 am—4 pm (rain or shine)
Where: Sears Parking Lot, N. Broadway, Hicksville
10’ x 10’ space $25.00
For questions or vendor information please call:
Barbara @ 516-935-5576 or Lou Ellen @ 631-4737604
Part-Time Office Positions Available at St. Joseph
Parish, Babylon:
Receptionist/Office Assistant
Seeking experienced, personable and reliable individual.
Excellent phone skills a must. Computer proficient, with
knowledge of Microsoft Word. General office duties include greeting visitors, mail distribution, some data entry, follow up on small projects. Hours Mon-Thurs
1pm-4:30pm.
Part Time Office Assistant/Bulletin Editor
Seeking experienced, efficient individual with knowledge of Microsoft Publisher to edit weekly bulletin and
assist at reception. Hours Mon-Thurs. 10am to 2pm.
Please call (631) 669-0068 x110 and leave contact information for a return call.