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THE PARISH OF SAINT MATTHEW/OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
October 25, 2015 - Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
SAINT MATTHEW
Saturday, October 24
5:00 pm Josephine Downar (decd)
req. by Nancy Maleska
Sunday, October 25
8:00 am Sadie Usher (decd)
req. by Usher Family
9:00 am Tony Grascia
req. by Grascia Family
12:00 pm Marie & August Arruda (decd)
req. by sister, Mildred Hufnagel
Monday, October 26
6:45 am Sadie Usher (decd)
req. by Jo-Ann Gisolfi
9:00 am William M. Washienko (decd)
req. by Warren & Bruce
Tuesday, October 27
6:45 am John Lee (liv)
req. by James Lee
9:00 am Lucy Hudd (decd)
req. by Janet Murphy
Wednesday, October 28
6:45 am Gina Mastrangelo, Special Intention
req. by Fr. Fernan
9:00 am Marion O’Rourke (decd)
req. by Dorothy Kavanah & Family
Thursday, October 29
6:45 am Inez Picani (decd)
req by George Febles & Family
9:00 am William & Sophie Washienko (decd)
req. by Warren & Bruce
Friday, October 30
6:45 am Jorge Saa (decd)
req by.George Febles & Family
9:00 am Marie Lappetidio (decd)
req. by Maureen McLaughlin
Saturday, October 31
9:00 am Henry & Marie Meyer, Sr. (decd)
req. by Bernadette Meyer
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 & Fam.
9:00 am Mary Baer (decd)
req. by Gina
12:00 pm Sam DiGinbattists (decd)
req. by Rose Frusciante
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
Saturday, October 24
5:00 pm Janet Caporale (decd)
Sunday, October 25
8:30 am Easty Family (liv)
req. by Lorraine Easty
10:30 am Christina Buckley (decd)
req by The Ryan Family
Monday, October 26
8:00 am Sal Campoli (decd)
req. by wife, Dora
Tuesday, October 27
8:00 am Francis Boyce (decd)
req. by Denis & Daniel Long
Wednesday, October 28
8:00 am John Maric (decd)
req. by his Parents
Thursday, October 29
8:00 am
Friday, October 30
8:00 am Virginia Perillo (decd)
req. by Patricia Falcone
Saturday, October 31
8:00 am
5:00 pm Evelyn Jerussi (decd)
req. by Mr. & Mrs. Faust Venturino
Sunday, November 1
8:30 am Catherine & Eric Lundgren (decd)
10:30 am Lucy Giunta (decd)
req. by JoAnn Giunta
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS—THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
SAINT MATTHEW
October 11th 2015 2014
Weekly Collection…………………………………...……....$4466 $3853 Mission Sunday Collection………………………..………$1344 $1437 Adult Attendance……………………...……...…………………469 454
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
October 11th 2015 2014
Weekly Collection…………………………………….…....$3447 $3793 Mission Sunday Collection………………..…….….……..$854 $1241 Adult Attendance……………………… …………………..…..339 399
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS
HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly
“On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say: ‘Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.’ And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent…Jesus stopped and said ‘Call him.’ So they called the blind man, saying to him, ‘Take courage, get up, Jesus is calling you’. He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Jesus said to him in reply, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’... ‘Master I want to see.’”
We have visited Jericho on several occasions. We remember the battle when Joshua brought the people into the promised land. We observed Zacchaeus climb the tree and Jesus visited his home. Today we find the blind beggar, sitting at the side of the road. He had the courage to call out to Jesus.
Others tried to impede him, but Jesus stopped, called him, and a beautiful eye opening conversation ensued. The question was asked, the answer given, sight was restored and Bartimaeus followed Him on the way.
Sometimes we can get in the way of people like Bartimaeus, rather than facilitate their meeting Jesus. We become deaf when others are crying out in need. How different when we realize that we are the blind one, or deaf to Jesus’ call.
He asks me today ‘what do you want me to do for you?’ Do I have an answer? Am I willing to ask the same question of Jesus? What does He expect of me?
May my eyes be opened to Bartimaeus in my life. May my prayer be ‘May my generosity bring joy to those in need, that in helping them I may see You.’
First Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Jeremiah speaks of God reuniting the people of Israel after their exile. He states that although they departed in tears, God will lead them all back and protect them, because he is father to Israel. Second Reading: Hebrews 5:1-6 Each high priest is taken from among people and offers sacrifices for their sins. High priests do not choose to take on this honor, but are chosen by God. Even Christ did not choose this office, but was chosen by God to be a priest forever. Gospel: Mark 10:46-52 A blind beggar approached Jesus and pleaded that Jesus heal him. Jesus called the man over and said, “Your faith has healed you.” The man immediately received his sight and proceeded to follow Jesus up the road.
October 25 - Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
This Week’s Candle Memorials :
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Tabernacle Candle:
Sal Campoli
req. by Dora Campoli
St. Matthew Blessed Mother Candles
Special Intentions
req. by Jim & Jean
This Week’s Memorial Flowers :
St. Matthew Altar
In Memory of Caroline & Henry Knizeski
req. by Marie & Tom Milton
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Altar
In Memory of Sal Campoli
req. by Dora Campoli
All Souls Day is a day we pray for all our beloved dead. Our novena will start on November 2
nd 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.
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 and Paula Piluso.
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
ALTAR SERVER PRACTICE
Altar server practice will be held
on Thursday, November 5 from
4pm to 5pm in St. Matthew Church.
Any student in 3rd Grade or higher
who has received First Communion
and would like to become an Altar
Server is invited to attend Altar
Server Practice with Fr. Yeboah.
Also, we are trying to update our Altar Server
list. If you are currently signed up as an Altar
Server and DO NOT wish to continue, please
notify the rectory as soon as possible.
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL
HELP Religious Education
Classes continue on:
Tuesday, October 27 and
Wednesday, October 28.
ST. MATTHEW Religious Education Classes continue
on Sunday, November 1.
FIRST GRADE TEACHERS NEEDED: We are in need of
a Religious Education Teacher for the FIRST GRADE
on Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s at Our Lady of
Perpetual Help. If you would like to volunteer to
bring the faith to the young children of the parish,
please call Maria at 914-693-0030 or email her at
NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY!
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 in the
rectory basement meeting room.
LAST CALL to PICK UP
FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION PICTURES
If your child received their First
Holy Communion or
Confirmation last year, their
picture is waiting to be picked
up in the rectory.
Please stop by during office hours (9:30am -
5:00pm) Monday through Friday to pick up your
child’s photograph.
If your child is still in the Religious Education
program, please let us know and we will send the
picture to their class to bring home.
The Hastings on Hudson Pack 1 Cub Scouts are holding a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser Sunday 10/25 at the Community Center from 9am - 12pm.
Breakfast served from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the
Community Center on Sunday, October 25th. Each plate: 4 pancakes, 3 slices of bacon,
bottomless coffee, tea, and juice. Tickets are $8.00 and will be available at the
door. 6 years old and under eat FREE Participation will help fund the Cub Scouts with fun
events through the scouting season.
This weekend members of the St. Matthew/Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Advisory Committee will be speaking 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 (the integration of two parishes into one) 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]
The St. Matthew Altar Society will
have a meeting on Wednesday,
October 28th in the rectory meeting
room following the 9 o’clock Mass.
Plans will be made to host 50/50
Raffle the weekend of November 14/15 and a Pre-
Thanksgiving Bake Sale the weekend of November
21/22.
Donations of baked goods will be greatly appreciated.
Daylight Savings Time ENDS next Sunday,
November 1st at 2:00 am. Don’t forget to turn
your clocks BACK 1 hour before going to bed!
