March 1, 2015 - Second Sunday of Lent

AssumptionMasses:Saturday Evening Mass: 7:30pmSunday Masses: 8:30 and 10:30amItalian Mass: 8:30am on the first Sunday of the monthSpanish Mass: 12:00pm todos los DomingosMondays - Fridays: 7:30am Saturdays - 8:30amHoly Days: 7:30am on Holy Day

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession):Saturday: 7:00-7:30pm

Recitation of the Rosary:Monday through Saturday mornings: before Mass

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:A Holy Hour begins after the 7:30am Mass on the first Friday of each month. Benediction and Reposition occur at 9:00am.

Immaculate ConceptionMasses:Saturday Evening: 5:30pmSunday: 7:45, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:00 Noon and 5:30pm (there is no 9:00 am Mass during July-August)Monday - Friday: 8:30am & 12:00 NoonSaturday: 8:30amHoly Days: Anticipated Mass: 7:30pm Solemnity: 8:30am, 12:00pm and 7:30pmSacrament of Reconciliation (Confession):Saturday: 9:00 – 9:30am, 5:00 – 5:30pm, 6:30 – 7:00pmMiraculous Medal Novena:Mondays after 12:00pm Mass and 7:00pm BenedictionExposition of the Blessed Sacrament:Mondays and First Fridays after noon MassReposition and Benediction is at 7:00pm

Pastor: Reverend Eric P. Raaser Rev. Ransford Clarke • Deacon Anthony Viola

In Residence: Fr. Livinus Anweting

ChurCh of the AssumptionChurCh of the immACulAte ConCeption

53 Winter Hill Road, Tuckahoe, New York 10707Rectory: 961-3643 www.assumption-immaculate.org Fax: 961-0283

Holy Mount Cemetery: 961-3643

Immaculate Conception School: 961-3785Maureen Harten - Principal

Parish School of Religion: 961-1076Lynn Callahan - Director of Religious Education

Sr. Cora Lombardo, ASCJ • Director Adult Faith Formation

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March 1, 2015 - Second Sunday of Lent Volume 33, No. 09

Collection for February 22Church of the Immaculate Conception: $11,980

Church of the Assumption: $1,257

Registration: New Parishioners may register by visiting one of the priests or by calling the rectory: 961-3643.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Anytime day or night. Call 961-3643.

Communion Calls for the Home Bound: Weekly or monthly. Please call the rectory to arrange visitations.

The Sacrament of Matrimony: Please make an appointment with a member of the clergy at least six months in advance, prior to any other plans for your expected wedding date.

The Sacrament of Baptism: Baptisms are scheduled at 1:30 PM every Sunday at Immaculate Conception. Baptisms are scheduled by request at Assumption for parishioners. Call the rectory as soon as possible to make arrangements. Baptismal catechesis (instruction) is offered on one Thursday of each month.

and for the Departed:Anna Bonci • Joseph Ercole • John Maddaloni

James Quigley

Immaculate Conception Church

Assumption Church

Saturday, February 28 Vigil: Second Sunday of Lent5:30 PM Mr. & Mrs. Cardillo and Mr. & Mrs. Petrillo Mem.Sunday, March 1 Second Sunday of Lent7:45 AM Lois Vassari Mem.9:00 AM Parishioners and Their Families10:30 AM Angelico & Felicia Izzo and Giuseppe & Concetta Landi Mem.12:00 PM Frank Pisano Mem.5:30 PM Emilia Bartolotta Mem.Monday, March 2 Lenten Weekday8:30 AM Katherine Mc Donnell Mem.12:00 PM Gene Schlenk Mem.Tuesday, March 3 St. Katharine Drexel8:30 AM Pasquale Di Pietro Mem.12:00 PM Christopher Cade Mem.Wednesday, March 4 St. Casimir8:30 AM Leon Waskiewicz Mem.12:00 PM Frank Graziano, Sr. Mem.Thursday, March 5 Lenten Weekday8:30 AM Antoinette Mower Mem.12:00 PM Luigi Ruffalo Mem.Friday, March 6 Lenten Weekday8:30 AM Patrick Mirrinan Mem. 12:00 PM Rosemarie Malagiero Mem.Saturday, March 7 Saints Perpetua and Felicity8:30 AM Oronzo & Concetta Di Gioia Mem.Saturday, March 7 Vigil: Third Sunday of Lent5:30 PM Domenico Richichi Mem.Sunday, March 8 Third Sunday of Lent7:45 AM John O’Connor Mem.9:00 AM Frank & Elvira Trueba Mem.10:30 AM Parishioners and Their Families12:00 PM Sr. Elisabeth Brinkmann Mem.5:30 PM Rosa Solano Mem.

Sat 2/28 7:30 PM Agnes AlibertoSun 3/1 8:30 AM Donato Pinto 10:30 AM Parishioners and Their Families 12:00 PM La Comunidad HispanaMon 3/2 7:30 AM Hovrylkoff Family & John MozolaTues 3/3 7:30 AM Theresa SchmidtWed 3/4 7:30 AM Increase in VocationsThurs 3/5 7:30 AM Peace in the WorldFri 3/6 7:30 AM FamiliesSat 3/7 8:30 AM Michael Winocur 7:30 PM Mario & Lydia De PaolaSun 3/8 8:30 AM Maria D’Aversa 10:30 AM Bill Liucci 12:00 PM Parishioners and Their Families

Scripture readingS: March 2 - March 8Mon: Daniel 9:4b-10; Ps 79; Luke 6:36-38Tues: Isaiah 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50; Matthew 23:1-12Wed: Jeremiah 18:18-20; Ps 31; Matthew 20:17-28Thurs: Jeremiah 17:5-10; Ps 1; Luke 16:19-31Fri: Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Ps 105; Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46Sat: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32Sun: Exodus 20:1-17; Ps 19; 1 Corinthians 1:22-25; John 2:13-25

Memorial Flame - Immaculate ConceptionIn Memory of Gino Battista

From: Amelita Battista

Please Remember to Pray for the Sick:Jacqueline Henwood • Ana Herrera • Helen Leone

Danny MacMenamin • William McQuade • Evelyn Michels Joann Napolitano • Angelo Nurzia • Claire O’Connor

Paula Piluso • William Ranieri • John Risi • Margaret Scott Lawrence Smith • Mary Patricia Spruck • Frank Zeolla

Bread & Wine - Immaculate ConceptionIn Memory of Maria LaViaFrom: Donna & Nick Di Russo

Bread & Wine - AssumptionIn Memory of Elaine Sticca

From: Rose Cimbrello

Memorial Flame - AssumptionIn Memory of Elaine M. Sticca

From: Paula De Luca

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ScheduleSunday, March 1Hospitality after Mass Fr. Fata HallCYO 6:30 PM Meeting HouseMonday, March 2Exposition 12:30 - 7:00 PM Immaculate ConceptionTuesday, March 3Choir 7:30 PM Immaculate ConceptionWednesday, March 4Come & See Retreat 10:00 AM Lower ChurchCenacles of Life 6:00 PM Immaculate ConceptionPro-Life Committee 7:00 PM Meeting HouseBible Study 7:30 PM Lower RectoryThursday, March 5Soup Supper 6:30 PM Lower Church

Come & See Retreat 7:00 PM Lower RectoryLegion of Mary 7:30 PM Meeting HouseFriday, March 6Holy Hour 8:00 - 9:00 AM AssumptionExposition 12:30 - 7:00 PM Immaculate ConceptionStations of the Cross 12:30 PM Immaculate ConceptionStations of the Cross 7:30 PM both ChurchesSaturday, Match 7Devotion to Our Lady after 8:30 Mass Immaculate ConceptionSunday, March 8Daylight Saving Begins set clocks aheadSt. Patrick’s Dinner 4:00 - 8:00 PM Fr. Fata HallMonday, March 9Exposition 12:30 - 7:00 PM Immaculate ConceptionBereavement Support 7:00 PM Meeting House

Father Raaser

The beginning of another month, a month closer to spring, only 19 days to go! Next week, the clocks are moved one hour ahead; I can hear the birds beginning to sing in the morning; even a robin was spotted already on the snow mounds. It has been a cold winter, but we are looking forward to spring time. We need encouragement through tough times.

Today is the Second Sunday of Lent; the Gospel is the Transfiguration of the Lord. The mystical experience upon Mt. Tabor was for the Lord an early preparation for His own tough times: His Passion and Death. While our Lord was praying, something happens instantaneously: Jesus was “transfigured.” His Body changed and His clothing became “dazzling white.” His divine nature, which He has kept carefully hidden until then, shone through His human nature.

Then, Moses and Elijah appeared. Why them? Simply, it was to encourage the Lord in His human nature. His Passion and Death were going to be a bloody, excruciatingly painful experience. As the Lord approached Jeru-salem, Moses, the great Law-giver, and Elijah, the great Prophet, appeared to reassure Jesus so that He would completely fulfill all the law-giving and prophecies in the Old Testament.

The Transfiguration was also for the Apostles. It gave Peter, James, and John greater insight into Who Jesus really is. God Himself told them to listen to Jesus. The Transfiguration also gave these three Apostles hope; and they, in turn, reassured the others about what was to come.

Finally, the Transfiguration account is meant for all of us. It gives us all encouragement as well, to stay the course in regards to our Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Are you staying strong in your resolve for Lent? It gives us encouragement in our daily life as well.

Lent is the time for us to be transfigured. To rid ourselves through mortification and prayer, the things that disfig-ure us through sin. God wants to transfigure us, if we cooperate with Him. So we need to heed the Lord’s voice, and follow His commands; by listening in silence, by being active members of the Church, by living our faith through the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, and by carrying our personal crosses with Him.

Our beautiful faith is to permeate every part of our life, and touch everything we say and do. We may fail from time to time, but we have to keep trying to live as our Lord taught. It’s never too late to begin Lenten practices, if you haven’t started. Begin today so that you can enjoy the transfiguration of your soul to God on Easter.

During March there are a number of events to help you during Lent. Thursday is the Soup Supper with a spiritual talk by Fr. Clark. Please try to take advantage of the opportunities that are offered.

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ICS NewS

hoSpitality Sunday - March 1The first Sunday of each month is Hospitality Sunday at As-sumption. All are invited for refreshments after the morning Masses. The Hospitality Committee will be in Fr. Fata Hall starting at 7:00 AM to accept baked or bought goodies.

cyo coffee houSe & talent ShowJoin us for a Coffeehouse and Talent Show in the Lower Church on Saturday, March 14: 7 - 9 PM. It will be a night of fun and entertainment featuring local student performers and artists. Admission is $10 at the door and includes snacks and refreshments. Students interested in entering should e-mail CYOTuckahoe@gmail.com.

dealing with grief - Monday, March 9The Bereavement Support Group offers a safe environment, enriched by our faith, where we share our sorrow. As you relate your story to others who are grieving, you learn strate-gies for coping and discover you are not alone. Find comfort in our community and experience the presence of Jesus as you move from sadness to consolation. Our meetings are at 7:00 PM in the Meeting House on Winter Hill Road. For a complete schedule of meetings, to register, or to speak to a grief counselor, call 793-7267. All are welcome.

lenten Soup Supper - thurSday, March 5Join us on Thursday, March 5 in the Lower Church for our annual Lenten Soup Supper. Father Clarke will be our speaker. Serving begins at 6:30 PM. If you are willing to make a soup or dessert, please call Glo-ria: 337-4487 or Lucretia: 793-6613. Also call Gloria or Lucretia to reserve your seat. Free Will Offering.

daylight Saving tiMeDaylight Saving Time for 2015 begins on Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 AM and ends on Sunday, November 1, at 2:00 AM. Please remember to advance your clocks.

eaStcheSter’S

St. patrick’S day paradeThe Eastchester Irish-American Social Club is sponsoring a St. Pat-

rick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 15. The Grand Marshall for the 11th Annual Parade is Joseph B. Houlihan and the Honorees are Ste-phen and Kathleen Huvane. The day begins with Mass at 10:30 AM at Immaculate Conception. The parade starts at 3:00 PM at Immaculate Con-ception and ends at the Lake Isle Country Club. All are welcome to join us as we march under the Immaculate Conception banner. For info, visit:

www.eastchesterirish.org

hope Soup kitchen - March 11 & 17The next scheduled days for our Parish are Wednesday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 17. The menu consists of Sloppy Joes (if possible, please use McCormick Sloppy Joes Seasoning Packet) and 2 bags of 8 hamburger rolls, 2 large bags of frozen (uncooked) peas and carrots, and 2 large bags of mixed salad greens and a bottle of French dressing (dona-tions of any of the above are appreciated).

ICS students have been marking the Lenten season in several ways:

� collecting over 600 food items for Project Hope in New Rochelle

� participating in Stations of the Cross together with other classes

� fasting from snack on Fridays � In addition to our students’ almsgiving and sacrificing

during Lent, they have been busy with rehearsals for our Spring Show on Saturday, March 14th.

We wish our eighth graders luck this upcoming week as they will dismiss early on Wednesday to register at the high school they will be attending in September.

cardinal’S appeal at aSSuMption

next weekend iS coMMitMent weekendThe 2015 Cardinal’s Appeal is in its final stages in our par-ish, and next weekend (March 7/8) is Commitment Weekend at Assumption. At all Assumption Masses, you will have an opportunity to make your pledge to the Appeal. As children of Christ, we are called to serve others out of gratitude to our most generous God. Please consider a sacrificial gift to the 2013 Appeal. Thank you.

your input iS requeStedIn preparation for the Ordinary Synod on the Family in October 2015, the faithful are invited to share their input with the Archdiocese of New York. Through an online set of abridged questions that have been developed and approved for this purpose, the people of the Archdiocese will have an opportunity to reflect and respond thoughtfully on how the Church can serve families in their vocation and mission to love. Questions are accessible through March 6 via the Family Life † Respect Life web site:

www.nyfamilylife.org/synod

BaBy BottleSIf you haven’t returned your baby bottles yet, please drop them off at the rectory or give them to the sacristan.

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CommuNIty NoteS

pilgriMage to waShington, dcwedneSday, March 25

Join the Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the National Museum of Women in the Arts to view the Picturing Mary exhibit, bring-ing together more than 60 masterworks from the Vatican Museums, as well as other museums and churches. We depart at 5:15 AM from the Immaculate Conception parking lot; we arrive in Washington by 10 AM for a tour of Picturing Mary. We attend Mass celebrated at the Basilica by Fr. Raaser, followed by lunch and a tour of the Basilica. We leave at 3 PM, stop for dinner, and return to Immaculate Conception by 8:30 PM. Cost: $90. Make checks payable to Immaculate Conception Church. Call Sr. Cora 961-3643 to register or use the flyer and registration form on the parish web site:www.assumption-immaculate.org/pdf/pilgrimage.pdf

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cardinal’S appeal 2015As stewards and Disciples of Christ, we recognize that all the goods and riches in our life are gifts from God. Strength-ened by the Eucharist, we respond to God’s generosity in our lives with gratitude by using and sharing our gifts in service of others. Please share your blessings and make a gift to the 2015 Cardinal’s Appeal.

StatuS report aS of feBruary 20, 2015

AssumptionImmaculateConception

Goal $19,500 $125,000Pledged $3,130 $18,980Collected $2,615 $14,919Number of Donors 26 89

Adult FAIth FormAtIoN

doeS god reveal hiMSelf to uS?Join us to hear Fr. Raaser reflect on the question: Does God Reveal Himself to Us? on Sunday, March 1 at 1:15 PM in the Lower Church. To register, contact Sister Cora

rSvp Sr. cora for adult faith forMationE-mail: sr.cora@icc-coa.org • Call: 961-3643

Visit: www.assumption-immaculate.org/aff/index.php#contact

iS JeSuS the fullneSS of revelation?Join us to hear Fr. Clarke reflect on the question: Is Jesus the Fullness of Revelation? on Sunday, March 8 at 1:15 PM in the Lower Church. To register, contact Sister Cora.

iMMaculate heart of Mary pariSh liBraryThe IHM Parish Library in Scarsdale has a number of books and DVD’s to help you prepare for Lent and Easter. Visit the library to begin your Lenten journey toward Easter. You will find: spiritual readings, meditations, and historical de-pictions of the life of Jesus Christ and the Apostles. Chil-dren’s picture books on Easter are also on hand. All books may be borrowed for three weeks and DVD’s for one week. The Library can be reached from the parking lot next to the church. It is open on Sundays: 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, and on Monday and Wednesday afternoons: 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Everyone is welcome!

pariSh dinner dance honoring

St. patrick & St. JoSeph

Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 8:00 PMIn our Gym

This will be a great night for the adults of ourparishes to get together and have a great evening.

$60 per person - includes dinner with Irish and Italianfood, Coffee Service and Dessert and a DJ!

Reservations are due at theImmaculate Conception Rectory by March 16th

Send in the names with the paymentSend questions to waverly49@gmail.com

feaSt of St. JoSeph - thurSday, March 19Thursday, March 19, is the Feast of Saint Joseph. There will be a special 7:30 PM Mass at Assumption; Saint Joseph’s Bread will be distributed at the Mass. Following Mass, will be hospitality at Fr. Fata Hall featuring St. Joseph’s cake. The Hospitality Committee will be at Fr. Fata Hall at 6:30 PM to accept baked goods.

StationS of the croSS during lentStations of the Cross are scheduled each Friday during Lent after the noon Mass and at 7:30 PM at each parish. There will be no 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross at Immaculate Con-ception on March 21. There is a special schedule for Holy Week.

lenten Morning of reflection - March 21Ponder with Fr. Gerard Rafferty The Passion Narrative in the Gospel of St. Mark on Saturday, March 21, after the 8:30 AM Mass. Light Refreshments served before the first pre-sentation, followed by opportunity for Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation and final presentation. The event will end about 12:30 PM.