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THE PARISH OF SAINT MATTHEW/OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
November 1, 2015— Feast of All Saints
SAINT MATTHEW
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
5:00 pm Mary Drabrook (decd)
req. by Nelson & Joy Childs
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
8:00 am Theresa Choolfaian (decd)
req. by Helen & John Hogan & Family
9:00 am Mary Baer (decd)
req. by Gina Mastrangelo
12:00 pm Sam DiGinbattists (decd)
req. by Rose Frusciante
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2
6:45 am All Souls
9:00 am Helen & John Wargo (decd)
req. by Daughter Mildred Hufnagel
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
6:45 am Luigj Marky Vidhji (decd)
req. by His Daughter Vera
9:00 am All Souls
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
6:45 am All Souls
9:00 am Fr. Edward M. Roos (decd)
req. by Teri DeSouza & Family
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5
6:45 am All Souls
9:00 am Marie & August Arruda (decd)
req. by Her Sister Mildred Hufnagel
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
6:45 am All Souls
9:00 am Faussone-Beneitino Family (decd)
req. by Fioriti Family
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
9:00 am Naoko & Spencer Reames Sp. Int.
req. by Fr. Fernan
5:00 pm Lenora Walling (decd)
req. by Vaillancourt Family
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
8:00 am Theresa Choolfaian (decd)
req. by Barbara Burkart & Family
9:00 am All Souls
12:00 pm George Ottmer Sr. (decd)
req. by Madeline & Lana Como
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
5:00 pm Evelyn Jerussi (decd)
req. by Mr. & Mrs. Faust Venturino
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
8:30 am Catherine & Eric Lundgren (decd)
req. by Christine
10:00 am Lucy Giunta (decd)
req. by JoAnn Giunta
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2
8:00 am Pat & Catherine McCarthy (decd)
req. by Kitty & Jerry McCarthy
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
8:00 am
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
8:00 am
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5
8:00 am
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
8:00 am Filippo & Vincenza Pavone (decd)
req. by Angela & Emanuele Pavone
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
8:00 am All Souls
req. by Ybay Family
5:00 pm Susan Mochol (decd)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
8:30 am
10:30 am Josie & Anthony Gagliano (decd)
req. by Camille Gutierrez Family
First Reading: Revelations 7:2-4, 9-14 John recounts for us the details of his vision. An angel bearing the seal of the living God demands that the land and sea not be destroyed; huge crowds stand before the throne of the Lamb crying out that salvation comes from God; angels gathered round and praised God; an elder questions John and explains that those dressed in white are the ones who have survived the great period of trial. Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-3 Once again John speaks to us of love. He points out to us the great love that the Father has for us by allowing us to be called children of God. John explains that the world doesn't recognize us because it never recognized Jesus. Our future will be revealed to us and in that light we shall see him as he is. Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a When Jesus saw the crowds of people he went up to the mountainside gathered his disciples around him and began to teach them. This lesson in love has me to be known to us as the great "Sermon on the Mount" or "The Beatitudes.”
NOVEMBER 1, 2015 - FEAST OF ALL SAINTS
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS
HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly
All Saints - November 1, 2015
“Beloved, see what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called children of God. Yet so we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we shall become has not been revealed. We do know that when it is revealed we shall become like him, for we shall see him as he is….for theirs is
the kingdom of heaven.”
The day we can call our own. It is ours for we are on the way to heaven, our destiny. It is ours for we can choose the person who models for us the path to holiness. It is ours, for God has called us to a life of holiness.
Our church in this modern era asks us to learn the way of modern saints, as Saint John 23
rd or Saint John Paul II.
We learn from the holiness of martyrs like Blessed Oscar Romero or the mercy of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta.
What made them who they are? They tried to live what Jesus taught. They were people of the Beatitudes. His teaching on the poor, in spirit, those striving for justice, seeking holiness, are the marks we use to see if we are on the path to sainthood.
This is our moment. We have only one life and it calls us to holiness, to be saints. This is our moment to respond and redirect our lives. There is Nothing wrong in being a saint.
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS—THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
SAINT MATTHEW October 25th 2015 2014
Weekly Collection…………………………………...……....$3826 $4672 Adult Attendance……………………...……...…………………427 458
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP October 25th 2015 2014
Weekly Collection…………………………………….….....$2593 $3659 Adult Attendance……………………… …………………..…..308 359
This Week’s Candle Memorials :
St. Mathew Tabernacle Candle
In Memory of Anna DeBenedetto
req. by her daughter Phyllis
St. Matthew Blessed Mother Candles
In Memory of Mario Proia
req. by Proia & Cacace Family
Sacred Heart Candles
In Memory of Bob Jadkowski
req. by Jim & Margaret
This Week’s Memorial Flowers :
St. Matthew Altar
In Memory of Bob Jadkowski
req. by Jim & Margaret
We congratulate the families and welcome their children into the Church who have been baptized during the month of October:
Graham Whatley Stephenson
Son of Wendy Jean Stephenson
May God bless him as she develops his faith in the Parish of Saint Matthew/Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
Please keep in your prayers the ill of
our parish especially:
Peter Rasulo, Christopher Liva,
Richard Dosin Sr., Theresa Burns,
Rosemarie Distelhurst, John Evans, Rose Antonucci,
Connie Antonelli, Kathleen Reilly, Susan Sullivan
Manuele, Julia Rae, Mary Michna, Richard Ryan Sr.,
Ann Mitchell, Angela Perry, Michael Smith, Paula
Piluso, and John Trevor Dabenigno
And for those who have died marked by the sign of
faith, especially:
If you know of any parishioners who are ill and would like
to be visited by a priest, please contact the rectory at 914-
478-2822.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Help Stop Assisted Suicide – A Training
Conference for Catholics
The New York State Catholic Conference will be having
a training conference on Stopping Assisted Suicide.
Learn the best medical, legal and ethical arguments
against the legalization of physician-assisted suicide. Be
inspired by a young father battling brain cancer. Be
enlightened by those who care for the aged and
infirm. Arm yourself with the facts about dangerous
legislation.
The conference will be held on Saturday, Nov 7th at St.
Pius X Church Parish Hall in Loudonville, NY (near
Albany) from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and will feature
inspirational speakers and a welcome by Albany Bishop
Edward Scharfenberger. Cost is $10, which includes
lunch and all materials. Attendees can register online
at www.nyscatholic.org/registration/ or by calling 518-
434-6195. For a bus traveling from the Archdiocese
contact Sr. Lucy Marie at 646-794-3192 or email
TACHS - Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools
Eighth-grade students applying for Fall 2016 admission to
Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese of New York and
the Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens, testing is going to be
held in the Archdiocese of New York on Friday, November
6, 2015. For information go to: www.tachsinfo.com or call
the new toll-free number 1-866-61TACHS (1-866-618-
2247)
We are delighted to welcome the following new parishioners to the
parish…
Erica & Paul Finegan
Please know the priests are here to serve you in Our Lord. If there is anything we can do, please contact the rectory.
Blessed Mother Grotto Memorial Candles Available:
At Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church the Blessed Mother Grotto burns with “blue” candles. These special candles burn 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and can be memorialized in memory of a loved one. The cost per candle for the year is $200.00. A special name plate is affixed to the candle with your loved one’s name.
If you are interested in memorializing a candle in the Blessed Mother’s Grotto, please contact Christine at the rectory.
ST. STANISLAUS KOSTKA COFFEE HOUR
Will continue every Sunday after the
9:00 AM Family Mass. The St.
Stanislaus Kostka Society welcomes all
parishioners to join them.
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Religious
Education Classes continue on: Tuesday,
November 3 and Wednesday, November 4.
ST. MATTHEW Religious
Education Classes continue
on Sunday, November 8.
All Souls Day is a
day we pray for all
our beloved dead.
Our novena will
start on November 2nd and continue until November
10th. If you wish to have your loved ones
remembered at the Masses please use the
envelope provided in your envelope packet.
Additional envelopes are available in the back of the
Church.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHER NEEDED
Do you have two hours a week to spare?
Would you consider bringing the Faith to the Children of our
Parish?
If you could find it in your heart to help our children one day a week, please email the office of
Religious Education at: [email protected] (Substitute teachers are also needed)
Experience is NOT necessary. You will be provided with a class outline and lesson plans. If you
have any questions, please call the rectory: 914-478-2822
Last weekend members of the St. Matthew/Our Lady of Perpetual
Help Parish Advisory Committee spoke at all the Masses to discuss
the recruitment of volunteers to assist Fr. Henry and the Advisory
Committee. We are seeking volunteers to help in the following
areas: Physical plant and grounds, Implementation of Making All
Things New, Adult Education/RCIA. No prior experience is
necessary, just a wish for a vibrant and enriching parish.
If you are interested in helping, please contact any of the following:
Parish Office at 914-478-2822 or [email protected]
Fr. Henry - [email protected] Robert Cioffi - [email protected]
Joe DiSalvo - [email protected] Pierre Fontaine - [email protected]
Lee Kinnally – [email protected] Thom McCabe - [email protected]
Tom Milton – [email protected] Alexandria Stroud – [email protected]
