The People of God, called to form the Christian Community of . . .

THE CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION Tarrytown, New York 10591

PARISH OFFICE: 914-631-1672 268 South Broadway, Tarrytown N.Y. 10591

pastortransfig10591@gmail.com Website: www.transfiguration-tarrytown.org Parish Office: transfigurationsec@gmail.com

Rev. Emiel Abalahin, O.Carm., Pastor Rev. Stephen Huy Tran, O.Carm., Parochial Vicar Mrs. Elizabeth Rooney, Administrative Asst. Mrs. Mariana Dalsass, Coordinator of Religious PREP Elite Accounting Services, LLC Ms. Ksenia Lowenfels, Director of Music Ministry Ms. Eileen Wiseman, Lay Trustee Mrs. Rosemary Plunkett, Lay Trustee Mr. Dan Lucia, Head Usher Parish Office Hours: Closed until further notice

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 914-631-2380 transfigurationprep@gmail.com

TRANSFIGURATION REGIONAL SCHOOL

914-631-3737 40 Prospect Avenue, Tarrytown N.Y. 10591

THE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND MINISTRY TO THE SICK & ELDERLY The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing., expressing love of God and our Church for the sick, our shut-ins and the elderly. Please call for more information THE SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST Saturday, Evening: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm Weekdays: Monday through Friday: 7:15 & 9:00 am (Day Chapel) Weekends: Saturday morning: 9:00 am (Day Chapel) Holy Days of Obligation: 7:15 am, 9:00 am, 12:10 pm & 7:30 pm. THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession) Saturday: 4:00 - 4:30 pm Other times by appointment THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The Sacrament of Baptism is administered on the last Sunday of each month at 1:30 pm except during Advent and Lent. Please call for further information. THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY The Sacrament of Matrimony is celebrated for parishioners. The couple are to contact the priest at least six (6) months prior to the ceremony. Please call for more information.

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SATURDAY-May 23, 2020 Karen DiMuro Borello req. by Patrick & Lucy DiMuro SUNDAY– May 24, 2020 Mark Broadway req. by Teresa Broadway Antonio & Catherine Franciosa req. by the Franciosa family Jason Titel req. by Peggy & Kevin O’Sullivan MONDAY George Tierney req. by his wife Lorraine TUESDAY The Parishioners of Transfiguration WEDNESDAY A Special Intention THURSDAY A Special Intention FRIDAY A Special Intention SATURDAY Dave O’Shea req. by Rita & Lisa O’Shea Julia Mary Sullivan req. by Sheila & Dennis Sullivan SUNDAY Mary Lou Kelly req. by Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Holodak Richard Kilsheimer req. by the family Ruth C. Hughes req. by Maureen Neilson

Readings for the Week

Sunday: World Communications Day Acts 1:12-14; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a; or (for Ascension) Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23; Mt 28:16-20 Monday: St. Bede the Venerable; St. Gregory VII; St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi; Memorial Day Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: St. Philip Neri Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: St. Augustine of Canterbury; Shavuot (Jewish observance) begins at sunset Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Julian Calendar Ascension Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: St. Paul VI Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Pentecost Sunday Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23

The Sanctuary candle burning in the Church this week is for Pope Francis’ intentions. The Sanctuary candle burning in the Chapel this week is for those suffering from depression or anxiety. The Shrine candle is burning this week is for Those dealing with terminal illnesses.

Seventh Sunday of Easter May 24, 2020

He was lifted up,

and a cloud took him from their sight. Acts 1:9

Masses for the Week

HEAVEN The world is only peopled to people heaven. —St. Francis de Sales

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

PASTOR’S LETTER – KEEPING OUR EYES ON THE HORIZON:

The car came to a screeching halt, and as I came to my senses, I saw the driver in the car oppo-site me looking at me, face-to-face. Heavy sighs came from both the students in the back seat and from my driver’s ed teacher, who slammed on the brakes as soon as I’d made the turn. I’d almost been in a head on collision. My driving has improved quite a lot since I was 16, thankfully. But it’s amazing how much coordination is required to maneuver a vehicle, and we do a lot of it automatically: moving hands and feet at the same time, listening for sounds, and visually taking in so much infor-mation. In the story I recounted above, I was so focused on knowing where my feet were, how to move my hands, and making sure that I was following the traffic lines, that I forgot about looking up and see whether I was in the correct lane and whether someone was coming the other way. Our lives can feel like this sometimes as well. Our whole world was turned upside down since the beginning of 2020, and most especially in the last couple of months. As a result, we have had to react and readjust to a constantly changing situation. We have been watching the news and updates from our civic leaders on how the corona virus has been impacting our society, in addition to the various political and economic commentators on the impact of the quarantine on our daily lives and our politics. This is all on top of the duties we have of taking care of families or our religious communities, and if we are leaders of these, to ensure that everyone is being cared for emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. Some of us have to care for those who are ill, while others of us are dealing with the grief of having lost a loved one, and if they died in the last couple of months, the sadness of not being able to touch or speak with them one last time. It feels as though we are like drivers focusing our entire attention on the brakes, the accelerator, and the gearshift. However, as we know well, driving is also about looking toward the horizon.

Looking toward the horizon helps us to see the bigger picture: the cars coming toward us, as well as the car ahead of us. It helps us to keep centered on our lane, and also gives us the chance to see if there are any obstacles, road blocks, or other dangers in the distance. And if you have driven anywhere scenic, like Bear Mountain, looking toward the horizon enables us to take in some spectacular views.

OUR MILITARY: Anthony Correia, Nick O’Kelly

OUR SICK:

Nancy Anderson, Justin Baker, Anne Duggan Baker, Robert Barretta, Michael Capasso, Gary Cherico, Sal DiPillo, Philip Famelio, Maria Fikar, Norbert Godin, James Kelly, Marie "Angie" Minick, Michael Mahoney, Elizabeth Molnar, Andrew Nicholson, Carola Nolan, Joan Rand, Frances Rea, Maria Schluter, Robbie Thompson, August Zagrobellny, all those who are suffering from cancer, all those who are suffering with the corona virus All the priests of the archdiocese who have died, especially of covid-19.

OUR DECEASED: Margie Aeduino, Neil Armentano, Carole Bergen, Edith Marie Champigny (mother of Fr. Richard Champigny O. Carm.), William Duggan, Bernie Farrell, James Farrelly, Tom Lauro, Albert & Lucille Lombardi, Joe Kirsh, Bill Kolb (Sr. Betty’s brother), Jesusa Marco, Barbara Mahoney, Deborah Moss, Edward Parczyk, Teresa Pejkovic, Judith Rose Rovere, Lucy Smithward (mother-in-law of one of our Carmelite staff), Hugh Stein, Teresa Nga-Tran, Diana Walpuck

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

Spiritually, we are also called to look toward the horizon, i.e., our future and the great reality that awaits us in heaven with God. Life might be uncomfortable, or concerning, or anxiety-causing, or even frightening. As a people of faith, however, we know that even this time in our lives will eventually pass. Life is always changing, and this moment in our lives will change as well. Looking toward the horizon of heaven reminds us of that. But looking toward the horizon reminds us that this is also simply part of our journey, and an-other opportunity for us to encounter Christ. Jesus himself says, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” The horizon of living forever with God helps us to remember and to see that Jesus is the road on which we are traveling, and helps us to focus and keep centered, by assuring us that the road we travel on is safe and sure, even with its bumps and obstacles. God is not simply at the end of the road. He is also here and now, as the road we travel on. So if we feel anxious or concerned about what is going on around us, whether it is the ump-teenth meal we have had to prepare and clean up after in the last few months, or people in our house getting on our nerves or not giving us the attention we need, or if we are fearful of the future because of the corona virus, let us turn our spiritual eyes toward the horizon: the end is life with God, and the road is Jesus Christ. And let us take our strength, encouragement, and hope in this reality. Have a wonderful week. God bless.

INFORMATION SHEET Church name: Church of the Transfiguration, Tarrytown NY Bulletin number: 511472 Date of publication: May 17, 2020 Number of pages transmitted: Cover + text pages + this page = 6 (6-1-JL) Special instructions: Please call Liz Rooney @ 914-631-1672 /cell 914-419-9729

May 24, 2020 We are still closed, so we only need 50 copies this week. Thank You and Stay Safe Liz Rooney Att: Elizabeth Rooney