HOLY INNOCENTS PARISH “WE GATHER TO PRAISE, TO BLESS AND TO PROCLAIM.”

431 BEDFORD ROAD, PLEASANTVILLE, NY

JUNE 10, 2018

PARISH STAFF Fr. Hugh L. Burns, OP, Pastor

Fr. Frank Sutman, OP, Parochial Vicar Sr. Donna Kelly, CND, Pastoral Associate, Fr. Gregory Doherty, OP (In Residence)

Maria Lamorgese 769-3297, x1 Director of Religious Education Joe DeSanctis 514-8731 Music Director Loretta Hotter 769-0025 Sacristan Eileen Bruehl 769-0025 x11 Parish Coordinator Thomas Conaty 769-0025 x30 Youth Minister Barbara Mackin 769-0025 x22 Business Manager

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:15pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am Children’s Choir, 11am and 5:15pm Daily: 7:00am Monday-Friday, 8:30am Saturday

Our Lady of Pompeii, Saratoga Avenue Sunday: 10:00am

"Adam and Eve" Marc Chagal

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6/9—Evening Vigil 5:15 Hedwig and Ernest Kastner

6/10—10th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 Our Parishioners 9:00 Margarida Pinto 10:00 (OLP) Nina Farina 11:00 James Patrick Sullivan 5:15 Antonia, Giuseppe & Gino Pisaniello

6/11—Monday, St. Barnabas, Apostle 7:00 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Vlasaty & Edward

6/12—Tuesday, Weekday 7:00 Fr. Paul Adamchak, OP

6/13—Wednesday, Weekday 7:00 Fr. Donald Thibault, OP 6/14—Thursday, Weekday 7:00 Hugh Burns, Sr.

6/15—Friday, Weekday 7:00 Fr. Martin Connors, OP

6/16—Saturday, Weekday 8:30 Theresa Marie Shepetuk

6/16—Evening Vigil 5:15 Barbara Sestito

6/17—17th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 Our Parishioners 9:00 Peter Osso 10:00 (OLP) Costanzo Spedaliere and Michaelangelo Salottolo 11:00 Bradamante Coletti 5:15 William Stafford

The Sanctuary Lamp at Holy Innocents Church burns

In Memory of the Zacarolli & Timpone Family

2018 FINANCE CORNER

Regular Maintenance

June 3 $ 8,491.71 Black & Indian Missions $ 1,750.00

Please pray for the safety of our men and women in the military, especially those who are serving overseas.

Jimmy Fleming, Joyce Scholz, Deborah Migliorini, Antonio Soto, Mary Pat & Jack McMahon, Betty Burns, Mary Renna, Barbara Walters, Juan Portillo, Jacques Padawer, Kathy FioRito, Bonnie Proudian, Jeanne Cibirka, Lucia Carlucci, Jennifer Schneider, Elsie Vernon, Richard and Maryann Colucci, Maria Provenzano, Joseph Drago, Gabrielle Sanchez, Olivia Bendus, Linda Iorizzo, Judy Chriss, Jane Chitty, Jean Balzone, Bernadette Harris, Angela Lynch, Beth Frankoviac, Robert Sarro, Irene Ramirez, Nate Smith, Matthew Ryan Taylor, Nicholas Torres, Cathy Policastro, Mary Bachmann, Jaspare Miranda, Stephen Mercatili, Ray Aldes, Cissy Patane, Arthur Woods, Hernan Rebagliati, Bridget Tidd, Helen Burton, Sean Murphy, Kathleen Shortall, Baby George Driscoll, Michael Garris, Kevin Keane, Barbara Brady, Gavin Brady, Tara Morstatt, Emma Murphy, Gina Linss, Jackie Mastrolillo, Brendan Lennon, Claudia Brooks, Lil DeCarlo, Gidget Jimenez, Nicholas Kochek, Brian Egitto, Walter Morris, Anna Hutchinson, Kathy McCann, Mary Sheehan, Joseph DeSanctis (father of Joe DeSanctis), Bobby Murphy, Kevin Lange, Rebecca Conroy, Marie Silviotti, Joseph Donato, Chris Grammas, Timothy Stanton, Sue Placona, Hailee Kalle, Christine Brown

OFFERTORY GIFTS Family members of those for whom a Mass is offered are welcome to present the Offertory Gifts to the celebrant at the Altar. Please identify yourself to one of the Ushers or the Celebrant before Mass begins.

USED ITEMS If you are moving or cleaning out your closets, please do not drop off bags of clothing, shoes, toys, etc. at Holy Innocents. There are many goodwill/thrift organizations that will pickup your items and it only takes a phone call.

We recently welcomed into the family of God and our parish family

Chase Michael Hutton

Congratulations to

the parents and sponsors!

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Pastor’s Poetry Post-Its

The Food Pantry is in need of the following donations:

Canned Fish, Canned Beans, Canned Veggies, Pasta

We are very grateful for your generosity. Please make sure to check donation expiration dates!

The Youth Group meets Sunday evenings at 6:15pm. All 9th-12th graders are invited to join the Youth Group The Youth Group Mass is held the 1st Sunday of the month at 5:15pm If you have any questions please contact: TomConaty@hiparish.org

YOUTH GROUP ●June 10th—Cottage School Visit at 2:30pm ●June 25-29th—Notre Dame Vision Conference

“The Perfect Church”

I think that I shall never see

A church that’s all it ought to be;

A church whose members never stray

Beyond the straight and narrow way;

A church that has no empty pews

Whose preacher never has the blues;

A church whose deacons always “deak”

And none is proud and all are meek

Where gossips never peddle lies

Or make complaints or criticize;

Where all are always sweet and kind

And all to others’ faults be blind

Such perfect churches there may be,

But none of them are known to me.

But still we’ll work and pray and plan

To make this one the best we can.

Anonymous

Let us pray….

God of Wisdom, we thank you for all the gifts you have given us throughout this Catechetical Year.

We praise you for giving us life,

for saving us in Christ, and for choosing us to be your people.

As we come to the end of this Catechetical Year, we voice our gratitude

for the good things you have done in us, and we praise you for all that

has been shared among our catechists and students.

We ask you to bless them in your love and give them refreshment and peace.

We praise you God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord,

who lives and reigns forever and ever.

Amen.

“PENNY SOCIAL”

Thursday, July 12th Holy Innocents Parish Hall

Check your closets for Brand New gifts you bought and never gave or gifts you received and never used.

“No food or clothing”

We are now accepting your brand new donations.

Please bring them to the Religious Ed Dept. Room “D”

(located downstairs-use Tompkins Avenue entrance.)

Don’t Miss This Fun Family Event! Prize Items For Children, Teens And Adults! Beverage And Snack Concession Stand!

HOLY INNOCENTS ANNUAL FUNDRAISING RAFFLE

“Tickets on sale now”

$10,000 CASH PRIZES $5,000 GRAND PRIZE $1,000 SECOND PRIZE

$500 EIGHT PRIZES TICKET PRICE: $100 EACH

Only 300 tickets will be sold.

Tickets are available after each Mass and at the Parish Office during the week. Credit card processing available

after the Sunday Masses.

Tickets will be chosen after the 5:15pm Mass on Saturday, June 16th in the Holy Innocents Social Hall.

Wine and cheese will be served.

Winner need not be present at drawing!

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The Music Ministry of Holy Innocents is blessed with gifted individuals who willingly share their talents each week. This year three of our talented members will graduate high school. They have each uniquely touched and added to our ministry and we will be sharing their stories with you over these weeks leading up to graduation. James Prizeman has been a member of the Music Ministry since the 5

th grade. He has always been one of our most

dedicated and enthusiastic members and rarely misses a practice or weekend mass. As new members joined, James has been a one-man welcoming committee. He helps to explain how our rehearsals work, and made sure that newcomers feel welcome. During our Lessons and Carols presentation, James has been one of our soloists, and worked diligently with his piano teacher to perfect his part. This year he will perform a piano solo at school for NYSSMA. Music is not James’ only talent. For all four years at Pleasantville High School, (PHS), James was a member of the building crew for the high school plays and the Spring Track team. In this past year, as a senior, James was involved with the link crew, which is an organization that welcomes freshman to Pleasantville High school. He also worked with Mr. Palumbo, the PHS principal, to organize other activities for the link crew. At the PHS Senior awards night, James received a principal’s award. James is a fabulous model of community service. He is a member of the Holy Innocents Youth Group and has participated in the visits to the Cottage School, Ronald McDonald House, and the breakfast runs to New York City. James was very grateful for the Youth Group’s support of two autism speaks walks during his high school years. He has also participated in the echo group at school which is a service organization. In several of his semesters at PHS James received first honors and is very proud to be graduating with a Regents diploma. James was selected to attend the project search program through Arc of Westchester in September. This one-year program offers job training and internships to young adults with autism; 70% of the candidates who graduate this program secure jobs in the Westchester area. We know James will excel in this program! It has been a privilege to work with and make music with James. He has a wonderful spirit and brings enthusiasm and energy to everything he does. He is a son of our parish who has been a consistent model of Christian service and volunteerism by sharing his gifts with all of us!! We, along with you, will continue to support his efforts with our prayers and encouragement as he begins this next chapter of his life! Congratulations James!

PLEASANTVILLE ECUMENICAL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Emanuel Lutheran Church 197 Manville Road

August 6-10th, 9:00 am – Noon Concert on Thursday, August 9th at 7:00pm

For children entering Kindergarten—8th grade Nursery & Pre-K available for children of volunteers

To register please visit: pvillevbs.org Questions?

Email: pleasantvilleevbs@gmail.com or H.I. Rep: Roseann Graj: withchristinourhearts@yahoo.com

or call Laura Abbatanuono at 914-260-6636

MASS FOR HEALING Holy Rosary Church,

170 Bradhurst Avenue, Hawthorne

Monday, July 2nd

Praise & Worship at 7:15pm; Mass at 7:30pm Celebrant: Fr. Luke Leighton, CFR.

Sponsored by the Mother of God Prayer Group

The Knights of Columbus is seeking a candidate for a full-time career opportunity representing their Insurance Program. We offer a complete benefits package with this

position. The Knights of Columbus is the Largest Catholic Men’s Fraternal Organization in the world. In order to qualify, candidate need not be a current member but must be eligible for future membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more information, please contact, General Agent Bill Schneider at 914-420-6836, or email: william.schneider@kofc.org.

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On behalf of the Children and Families of the Religious Education Ministry

“Thank You”

to all of the dedicated volunteers who helped make the past year an enlightening experience as the children deepened their relationship with God while

learning in community.

Lyn Beck

Jane Begley

Margaret Bennett

Jean Bianco

Kathleen Campanaro

Nina Capitelli

Lynn Cappa

Karen Cappa

Josephine Cardone

Olga Carlsen

Norma Carrero

Isabella Chavez

Justine Collins

Brian Condon

John Conti

Fiona Curry

Lauren Davidson

Joseph Dempsey

Gina DiFabio

Bridget DiNardi

Danielle Dispenza

Beata Donsavage

Alice Dunning

Lauren Dwyer

Deidra Ennis

James Ennis

Stephen Fabrico

Isabella Fama

Marina Fedak

Joellyn Finch

Maria Fitzgerald

Jack Fitzgerald

Aidan Foley

Noreen Foley

Alice Fortino

Veronica Frangos

Kristin Friscoe

Danielle Gass

RoseAnn Graj

Jim Horigan

Molly Hudson

Sara Hukkanen

Deborah Hurdis

Christine Iovino

Rosa Jara

Danielle Kaley

Vanessa Kalle

Lillian Kayizzi

Joey Keating

Francis Keating

Andrea Keolamphu

Kathy Lardaro

Karen Lehman

Carrie Lent

Immaculata Lofredo

Margaret Limitone

Jana Macko

Daneen Mancuso

Jodi Margolis

Brianna Margolis

Teresa Mathews

Stacy McAllister

Kevin McCarvill

Lorraine McDermott

Kathleen McGrinder

Claire McSpedon

Anthony Minda

Giovanna Minda

Melissa Moran

Fiona Moroney

Brian Murphy

Nancy O’Connor

Danielle O’Reilly

Diane Pagan

Isabella Pepdjonovic

Angela Petricciione

Jennifer Picart

Rosemarie Pomilla

Danielle Porco

Barbara Reynolds

Angela Riina

Franca Rizzi

Rita Roemmelt

Doris Sharp

Christine Sherman

Patrice Sobecki

Irene Soden

Margaret Tobiasen

Garnet Toritto

Kathleen Trudo

Deana White

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Regarding Fr. Terence Quinn, OP

To: The Friends of Fr. Terence Quinn, O.P.

From: Fr. Ken Letoile, O.P., Prior Provincial

RE: Understanding Fr. Quinn’s present status

Date: May 31, 2018 Feast of the Visitation

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your concern about our beloved Fr. Terence Quinn. I write this as one who loves Fr. Quinn as the icon of the province that he is. I also write as the son of a mother who, suffering from loss of memory, spent the last 3 ½ years of her life in a residence staffed by The Little Sisters of the Poor. I decided to address this in an FAQ format.

1. Q: What are some of the health issues that Fr. Quinn deals with? A: He is 93 years old; he has no sight in his left eye; he is very hard of hearing, and suffers from memory loss. 2. Q: Why did Fr. Ken and Bro. Ignatius make the decision to move Fr. Quinn to Cabrini ElderCare in Dobbs Ferry, NY? A: At the recommendation of his personal physician, Fr. Quinn needed to be cared for in a health center where his many needs could be provided and properly supervised 24 hours a day: personal (bathing; dressing), spiritual (daily Mass attendance), social (frequent interaction with long term friends), nutritional (three meals a day), medical (on-time medication administration; physician oversight, eye, dental and foot care), and safety; needs that could no longer be provided in a big priory on Lexington Avenue in mid-town Manhattan. Fr. Quinn’s increasing memory loss caused him to miss the above structures of community life that he needs at this time in his life. 3. Q: Why Cabrini ElderCare? A: It’s a beautiful Catholic facility where another friar, Fr. Dan Davies, O.P., and priests and religious live. It’s also lo-cated close to a parish where he served and near other Dominican communities. 4. Q: Why not a Dominican place like the Sisters have? A: Our province uses different Catholic facilities in many geographic areas that coincide with the individual friar’s his-tory and ministry. Ours is a big province and if we used one place, it would be challenging for friars with no connection to that area and would physically distance them from their long term friends and associates. 5. Q: I thought religious communities were a family. Why not keep your elderly friars “at home”? A: We aren’t a family in the same sense that your blood family is family and therefore don’t have the 24/7 vigilance and constant care that some families are able to provide. Fr. Quinn’s condition has reached the point where we are no longer able to adequately and safely care for his needs in a Dominican community. 6. Q: Why is Fr. Quinn residing on the Mezzanine Unit at Cabrini ElderCare? He is fine when I talk to him and the other people on the level seem so far below his capacity. A: Fr. Quinn’s memory loss, which doesn’t always show up during visits, was placing him at risk. He almost wandered out the front door several times and was knocking on other residents’ doors trying to find his room. He has good days and bad days. On a good day he will be a delightful conversationalist but may not remember your visit later. A profes-sional consultation concluded that Fr. Quinn’s condition requires the security and care the Mezzanine level offers. 7. Q: Can we take Fr. Quinn out for a meal or a ride? A: Yes, as long as you clear it with the staff and re-enforce that he now lives at Cabrini, not St. Vincent’s. Fr. Quinn en-joys visitors and talking with friends. Frequent visits with his Dominican friars and long term friends provide very im-portant socialization that is so important to him in this stage of his life. Please don’t ask the staff about Fr. Quinn’s con-dition in front of him. 8. Q: Who do I call if I have questions? A: Bro. Ignatius Perkins, O.P., Director of Health Services (646-753-0381) or Fr. Ken Letoile, O.P., Provincial (212-737-5757). I hope this memo provides some helpful clarifications.

Sincerely,

Very Reverend Kenneth Raymond Letoile, O.P.

Prior Provincial