 * CYO thanks everyone for their support! On January 23, Models presented St. Rose CYO with a check representing the proceeds from our coupon fundraiser, plus a donation to purchase a scoretable - WOW!
* St. Rose of Lima Church will be celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2012. To mark this special event, we invite all families to be part of our Family Photo Album. Each family who participates will receive a professional 8"x10" photo of their family, as well as an album, compliments of St. Rose of Lima. To schedule your Family's photo shoot appointment go to https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Av8AyIxfgyJMdFdtUlAzOF9nVzNaX2ZpOW4tekI3eWc - Please contact Sean Cotter at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Mike Gambardella at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions, and for further information. * The Obama administration has ordered almost every employer and insurer in the country to provide sterilization and contraceptives, including some abortion-inducing drugs, in their health plans and is requiring almost all Americans, even those with ethical and religious objections, to pay for this coverage. This is a “radical incursion into our freedom of conscience and religious exercise,” said Bishop Murphy in his column in this week’s The Long Island Catholic newspaper. * Fr. Bruno and the Captains of the Massapequa Chiefs visited the United Nations! * "Returning to the Lord for all that God has placed in our lives." This program of support is one that will greatly aid the financial planning of our parish and will be of great assistance in keeping our parish operating on a sound fiscal basis. If everyone makes a commitment to the best of their financial ability, St. Rose will be able to plan for the future accordingly. Commitment Weekend is October 22 & 23; thank you for your support! * The Diocese of Rockville Centre is sponsoring a pilgrimage to the 50th Eucharistic Congress to be held in Dublin, Ireland, under the leadership of Bishop John C. Dunne. The dates are June 4 - 13, 2012. Msgr. Jim McNamara, pastor at Holy Cross Church in Nesconset, is coordinating the pilgrimage events. The pilgrimage is open to all! Travel arrangements are being made through 206 Tours in Hauppauge. If you would like a brochure contact Eva at 206 Tours at 631-361-4644 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . You may also access the brochure at www.Pilgrimages.com/bishopdunne. * Beginning Sept. 7th, we will celebrate a holy hour before the 7:30pm Mass every Wednesday, in the Church; come spend some time with the Lord! * We are pleased to welcome two new Associate Priests to St. Rose of Lima! Fr. Bruno Dekrem, who comes to us from Our Lady of Victory Church in Floral Park, and Fr. Khoa Le, from St. James Church in Seaford. Please be sure to say hello. * Christian Foundation for Children and Aging CFCA is a lay Catholic sponsorship ministry that helps children and elderly in 25 developing countries. To learn more, call (800) 875-6564 or visit CFCA online. Fr. Ned Murphy S.J., will be at St. Rose the weekend of July 9 & 10, 2011 to speak on their behalf. * The recent Blood Drives held here at St. Rose were a success - many thanks to our parishioners for all their support! Visit http://patch.com/A-lkxn to read more about it. * The Long Island Catholic Newspaper for the Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre - http://www.licatholic.org/ * Midnight Mass at St. Rose captured by Massapequa Patch - http://massapequa.patch.com/articles/midnight-mass-at-st-rose-of-lima * Last year St. Rose of Lima was selected to be part of ABC's Extreme Home Makeover by providing a meal for the people working on the construction of the home. St. Rose volunteers made sandwiches at Lockhart Elementary School the evening of June 24, 2010. The Show aired on October 3rd at 8 pm!
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