The Parish ofImmaculate Conception & Assumption of Our Lady

53 Winter Hill Road, Tuckahoe, New York 10707www.assumption-immaculate.org

Rectory & Cemetery: 961-3643 • Immaculate Conception School: 961-3785 • Religious Education Office: 961-1076

Pastoral StaffRev. Anthony Sorgie, Pastor

Rev. Paul Waddell, Parochial VicarRev. Seán Connolly

Deacon Anthony ViolaDeacon Carl Degenhardt

Parish StaffSr. Cora Lombardo, Director - Adult Faith Formation

Miss Katy Feeney, Director - Religious EdMs. Maureen Harten, Principal - ICS Regional School

Offices Hours:Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Weekend Masses:Saturday Evening

4:00 PM at Assumption5:00 PM at Immaculate Conception

Sunday at Immaculate Conception:8:00 AM • 10:00 AM • 12:00 PM • 5:00 PM

Sunday at Assumption:9:00 AM

Spanish Mass/Misa en Español:12:00 PM at Assumption

todos los Domingos

Bilingual Italian/English Mass/Messa in Italiano:9:00 AM at Assumption

on the first Sunday of the month

Weekday Masses:(recitation of the Rosary before Mass)

Monday - Friday:7:30 AM at Assumption

8:30 AM • 12:00 PM at Immaculate ConceptionSaturday:

8:30 AM at Immaculate Conception

Holy Day Masses:Vigil: 7:30 PM at Immaculate Conception

Solemnity: 8:30 AM, 12:00 Noon, 4:30 and 7:30 PMat Immaculate Conception

7:30 AM at Assumption (Monday-Friday only)

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)Assumption on Saturday: 3:30 - 3:55 PM

Immaculate Conception on Saturday: 4:00 - 5:00 PMor by appointment with priest on duty

Miraculous Medal Novena:Mondays after 12:00 PM Mass

with 7:00 PM Benediction

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:Mondays and First Fridays after the 12:00 PM Mass

at Immaculate ConceptionReposition and Benediction is at 7:00 PM

March 12, 2017Second Sunday of Lent

Stations of the Cross forFriday, March 17

After the Noon Mass at Immaculate Conception7:00 PM at Immaculate Conception

Good Friends ofImmaculate Conception and Assumption Parish,I want to thank you and your wonderful pastor for this unique Lenten opportunity to reach out and help those in need, especially our poor and disadvantaged youth at our mission here in Managua. As you pray, fast, and live your kind acts during this Lent, be assured that we will be remembering you in our Lenten practices here in Cristo Agonizante del Rosario. Blessings and hugs from Managua!Father Aurelian O’Dowd, Pastor and Principal

Stations of the Cross through the various barrios of Old Managua.All of the money we raise from the Mite Boxes and Coin Folders this Lent will be sent to the Parish and School of Cristo del Rosario in Old Managua, Nicaragua in Central America. You can also use a baggy, an envelope, or other suitable recepticle for your gift.

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Second Sunday of Lent

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10St. Paul admonished Timothy to preach the Gospel and to rely on the strength that will come from God. The call to holiness is a result of God’s plan and is not earned by the one being called.

First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4aAbram/Abraham provides us with a model of perfect obedi-ence. God asked him to leave all that he had and move from the familiar to the unknown. God promised Abram blessings as well as His protection. For his part, Abram did what God asked.

Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9The Gospel relates the Transfiguration of our Lord. This confusing event emphasized the fact that Jesus is the Son of God. The voice from the cloud reminds us of the Baptism of the Lord “This is my beloved Son, … listen to him.” And the choice of the same three apostles, Peter, James and John, will be seen again at the Agony in the Garden (Matthew 26:37).

Next Week: Third Sunday of LentFirst Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 • Second Reading:

1 Corinthians 3:16-23 • Gospel: Matthew 5:38-48

From the Desk of Fr. Connolly March 12, 2017Saint Patrick: Apostle of Ireland

Mission StatementWith the Eucharist as our source, Mary as our patroness and the Holy Spirit as our guide, we the Roman Catholic Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady, Tuckahoe, seek to give meaning to our faith by following Christ’s command to care for His people, by fostering actions that nourish both the

spiritual and social needs of our people and build community within and without our parish.

St. Patrick is Ireland’s great apostle. The life of this great man, in whom deep faith and Celtic tenacity are united, is rich in marvelous achievements.

He was born in Roman Britain and when he was fourteen or so, he was captured by Irish pi-rates during a raiding party and taken to Ireland as a slave to herd and tend sheep. At the time, Ireland was a land of Druids and pagans, but St. Patrick turned to God and wrote his memoir, The Confession. In The Confession, he wrote: “The love of God and his fear grew in me more and more, as did the faith, and my soul was raised, so that, in a single day, I have said as many as a hundred prayers and in the night, nearly the same. I prayed in the woods and on the mountain, even before dawn.” St. Patrick’s captivity lasted until he was twenty, when he escaped after having a dream from God in which he was told to leave Ireland by going to the coast. There he found some sailors who took him back to Britain and was reunited with his family.

Later, a vision from God prompted him to study for the priesthood. He was ordained by St. Germanus, the Bishop of Auxerre, whom he had studied under for years. He was later ordained a bishop and sent to take the Gospel to Ireland, the land in which he was once enslaved.

St. Patrick arrived in Slane, Ireland on March 25, 433. Soon he met the chieftain of one of the druid tribes, who tried to kill him. After an intervention from God, St. Patrick was able to convert the chieftain and preach the Gospel throughout Ireland. There, he converted thousands of souls from paganism to the truths of the Catholic faith and began building churches across the country.

He often used shamrocks to explain the Holy Trinity; and entire kingdoms were eventually converted to Christianity after hearing St. Patrick’s sermons.

For forty years, St. Patrick preached tirelessly, worked many miracles, and converted all of Ireland. He died on 17 March 461.

He died at Saul, where he had built the first Irish church. He is believed to be buried in Down Cathedral, Downpatrick. His grave was marked in 1990 with a granite stone. This is from his famous poem and prayer, “The Breastplate”:

Christ be within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me,Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ inquired, Christ in danger,

Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.

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

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Anytime - call the priest on duty: 961-3643. Also on Saturdays: 3:30-3:55 PM at Assumption, 4:00-5:00 at Immaculate Conception.

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

The Sacrament of Matrimony: Please call Fr. Sorgie, our pastor, to arrange for the date and church of your wedding at least six months in advance, prior to any other plans for your expected wedding date. Wedding arrangements will be handled by our Wedding Coordinator, Mrs. Marge Russo: (914) 629-1691.Note: there are no weddings on Sundays.

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

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

Next Weekend’s Celebrants:

Immaculate Conception:Vigil: 3rd Sunday of Lent - Saturday, March 18

5:00 PM: Fr. Connolly3rd Sunday of Lent - Sunday, March 19

8:00 AM: Fr. Sorgie10:00 AM: Fr. Paul

12:00 PM: Fr. Collins5:00 PM: Fr. Sorgie

AssumptionVigil: 3rd Sunday of Lent - Saturday, March 18

4:00 PM: Fr. Tierney3rd Sunday of Lent - Sunday, March 19

9:00 AM: Fr. Connolly12:00 PM: Fr. Ulloa (Spanish)

March 12, 2017 - Second Sunday of Lent Volume 35, No. 11

Immaculate Conception Church

Saturday, March 11 Vigil: 2nd Sunday of Lent5:00 PM Mary Mc Ginty 1st Ann.Sunday, March 12 2nd Sunday of Lent8:00 AM Mary & Jimmy Connors Mem.10:00 AM Concetta & Angelico Lanoli Mem.12:00 PM Alfred Fenzel Mem.5:00 PM Mary & Jimmy Connors Mem.Monday, March 13 Lenten Weekday8:30 AM Guy Dossi, Rita Theresa Capasso, Ralph Capasso, Diana Dossi, and Bruna & Simone Camerata Mem.12:00 PM Maria Troncone Mem.Tuesday, March 14 Lenten Weekday8:30 AM Tina Lavista Mem.12:00 PM Leonardo Eramo Mem.Wednesday, March 15 Lenten Weekday8:30 AM Mario M. Madonia & Peter J. Madonia Mem.12:00 PM Adeline & Carmine Di Ponte Mem.Thursday, March 16 Lenten Weekday8:30 AM Joseph De Pippo Mem.12:00 PM Angelo Ruggiero Mem.Friday, March 17 St. Patrick8:30 AM John Anderson Mem.12:00 PM Margaret Noone Mem.Saturday, March 18 St. Cyril of Jerusalem8:30 AM Nicola Di Capua Mem.Saturday, March 18 Vigil: 3rd Sunday of Lent5:00 PM Donald Hughes Ann.Sunday, March 19 3rd Sunday of Lent8:00 AM Deceased Members of the Massey Family Mem.10:00 AM Frank Moliterno Mem.12:00 PM Brian Walter Mem.5:00 PM Giuseppe Salerno Mem.

Assumption Church

Sat 3/11 4:00 PM Pirro & Rossi FamiliesSun 3/12 9:00 AM Essie Rice Mem. 12:00 PM Parishioners and Their Families Mon 3/13 7:30 AM Timothy & Edmund Sullivan and Deceased of the Sullivan FamilyTues 3/14 7:30 AM Intentions of the Keefe & Sullivan Families LivingWed 3/15 7:30 AM Domenico, Anna & Gilda Marocco Mem.Thurs 3/16 7:30 AM Martin Keefe & deceased of the Keefe & Sullivan Families Mem.Fri 3/17 7:30 AM Maria Concetta Pinto Mem.Sat 3/18 4:00 PM Florence Bassi NewmannSun 3/19 9:00 AM Giuseppe & Maria Marcoccia Mem. 12:00 PM Parishioners and Their Families

Mite Boxes & Lenten Coin FoldersWe will collect the mite boxes and folders at the end of Lent (notice will be in the bulletin). All of the money we raise will be sent to the Parish and School of Cristo del Rosario in Old Managua, Nicaragua in Central America, where our friend, Fr. Aurelian O’Dowd, is pastor and principal.For more information, please see the cover of this bulletin.

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Wedding CoordinatorWe had a number of outstanding candidates for the Wed-ding Coordinator position. Margaret Russo has been se-lected for the job. A heartfelt thanks to all who applied.

Sunday, March 12Daylight Saving Time Begins 2:00 AMHospitality after Mass Fr. Fata HallEastchester Irish Mass 10:00 AM Immaculate ConceptionSt. Patrick’s Parade 3:00 PM leaves ICS LotCYO after 5:00 PM Mass Youth Room in schoolMonday, March 13Exposition & Benediction 12:30 - 7:00 PM Immaculate ConceptionRosary Society 7:00 PM Lower ChurchTuesday, March 14Touring Tuesday 9:00 - 11:00 AM IC SchoolMorning Out 9:45 AM Fr. Fata Hall Lower LevelRCIA 7:00 PM Lower RectoryRosary Society 7:00 PM Lower ChurchChoir 7:30 PM Immaculate ConceptionLegion of Mary 7:30 PM Teachers’ RoomWednesday, March 15Cenacles of Life 6:00 PM Immaculate ConceptionBible Study 7:30 PM Lower RectoryFriday, March 17 St. Patrick’s DayStations of the Cross after Noon Mass Immaculate ConceptionStations of the Cross 7:00 PM Immaculate ConceptionMonday, March 20Exposition & Benediction 12:30 - 7:00 PM Immaculate ConceptionSt. Joseph Mass 7:30 PM Assumption Hospitality after Mass Fr. Fata HallKnights of Columbus 7:45 PM Fr. Fata Hall

Schedule

Please Remember to Pray for the Departed:Florence Brundage • Jeanette Burrough

Madeline Petrillo • Robert Traheyand for those in the military who have died

in the service of our country

Please Remember to Pray for the Sick:Joseph Bracchitta • Norma Canal • Maria Rose D’Onofrio

Rose De Benedictis • Pamela Sacchinelli DeMaioMarie Di Donato • Angie DiGioia • Elena DiLeoMaria Faber • Donna Fleming • Maddy GordonMarge Gotsch • Ana Herrera • Jennifer Johnson

Joseph T. Lagana • Michele Laverdi • Lucy Lo MurnoIan Manzares • James McGarry • William McQuade

Barbara Mechling • Richard Natoli, Sr. • Angelo NurziaKaren Prete • William Ranieri • John Risi

John Ruggiero • Margaret Scott • Lawrence SmithMary Patricia Spruck

Paschal CandlesAt Easter, our churches will be adorned with the beautiful Exominus Paschal candles that will burn by our Baptismal fonts all year. The candles at both churches have been used to memorialize loved ones of our parishioners:

The Large Candle at Immaculate Conception has been taken In Memory of Anthony Chiodo.

The Paschal Candle at Assumption has been taken In Memory of My Parents, Chester and Mildred Rinko.

The Pair of Side Candles at Assumption has been taken In Memory of Rose & Michael Pinto, Sr. and Joseph & Anna Pellegrini

Stations of the CrossDuring Lent, we have Stations of the Cross every Friday after the Noon Mass at Immaculate Conception. We also have Stations of the Cross in the evening at 7:00 PM ac-cording to the following schedule:

Friday, March 17 Immaculate Conception

Friday, March 24 Assumption

Friday, March 31 Immaculate Conception

Friday, April 7 Immaculate Conception

Tuesday, April 11 In Spanish at Assumption

The students of Immaculate Conception School compile their own Meditations on the Stations of the Cross each year. They are scheduled to have their Stations of the

Cross on Friday, March 31 at 2:15 PM.

Wedding BannsII

Joseph Spina & Denise DonovanI

Joseph Braccia & Myrializ SerranoBrian O’Neill & Amanda Ziehnert

Sanctuary CandleImmaculate Conception

In Memory of Grandpa & Grandma VassariFrom: The Vassari Family

Bread & WineImmaculate Conception

In Memory of Albert De PierroFrom: The De Pierro Family

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Adult FAith FormAtion

religious educAtion

Morning Out! - Tuesday, March 14th

Our next session of Morning Out! is on Tuesday, March 7th from 9:45 AM to 11:15 AM in the Lower Level of Father Fata Hall. This program is for parents or grandparents of infant, toddler and preschool children. Our topics fo-cus on behavior, social and discipline with archdiocesan-trained facilitators. Our topic for March 7th will be: How do I express parental anger? Join us to learn simple tech-niques that can be used immediately. Our remaining ses-sion is on Tuesday 21st. Register with Michelle at chorv-ers@optonline.net or 787-0005.

Passion Play - Saturday, April 1Join us for the 100th year performance of the Passion Play: The Musical at the Park Performing Arts Center in Union City, NJ. The Passion Play originated in Union City when a group of German and Swiss immigrants in the area decided to present a Passion Play as an offering for world peace; they modeled their play on the Passion Play performed in Oberammergau, Germany since 1634.

We will leave the Immaculate Conception parking lot at noon and return by 6 PM. The cost of $50 per person includes tickets, bus, and gratuity. For questions, contact Sr. Cora: 961-3643 or sr.cora@icc-coa.org. Submit a com-pleted registration form and the fee at the Rectory or in the collection basket. Make checks payable to Immacu-late Conception and Assumption of Our Lady. Do not de-lay! Seats are limited. Both completed registration form and full payment are needed to confirm your reservation.

Parish MissionMonday - Wednesday, April 3-5

You are invited to iMercy: The Divine Hotspot, a Parish Mission directed by Father Bill Garrott, OP on Monday, April 3 through Wednesday, April 5 at Immaculate Con-ception Church.

During the day, Fr. Garrott will offer an extended hom-ily at the Noon Mass. The evening mission will begin at 7:30 PM, but try to join us for the Rosary at 7:10 PM. The topics are Monday: iMercy: The Father Blesses; Tuesday: iMercy: The Son Heals; and Wednesday: iMercy: The Spirit Strengthens.

ics news

ICS Mass in Honor of St. JosephThursday, March 23

On Thursday, March 23, ICS will have a special Italian/English Mass at Immaculate Conception at 9:15 AM hon-oring St. Joseph. St. Joseph’s Bread will be distributed at the Mass. All are welcome!

Please pray for our children in CCD this week - they will be participating in the Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation.Next weekend, March 18/19, our First Communicants will have a retreat with their parents.Looking ahead:

• March 21-23: Regular Class Sessions• March 28-30: Regular Class Sessions• April 3-5: No Classes - families attend the parish

mission at least one night.• April 11-13: No Classes during Holy Week.• April 18-20: Regular Class Sessions.

Parish Mass Honoring St. JosephMonday, March 20

On Monday, March 20, there will be a spe-cial 7:30 PM Mass at Assumption hon-

oring St. Joseph, the Patron Saint of the Universal Church. Saint Jo-seph’s Bread, a donation from the Cangialosi family, will be blessed and distributed at the Mass. The Mass will be in English and Italian.

Following Mass, there will be hos-pitality in Fr. Fata Hall featuring St.

Joseph’s pastry, and all are encouraged to bring some baked goods; coffee and beverages will be provided. The Hospitality Committee will be at Fr. Fata Hall at 6:30 PM to accept baked goods.

Messa in Onore di San GiuseppeLunedì, il 20 marzo, ci sarà una Messa speciale alle 7:30 di sera, nella Chiesa dell’Assunta in onore di San Giuseppe, il Patrono della Chiesa universale. Il pane di San Giuseppe, un dono dalla famiglia Cangialosi, sarà benedetto e distri-buito durante la Messa. La Messa sarà celebrata in inglese e italiano.Dopo la Messa, ci sarà un rinfresco nel Fr. Fata Hall con dolci di San Giuseppe. Siete tutti invitati a portare pastic-cini, torte, ed altri dolci per la celebrazione. I nostri volon-tieri saranno nel Fr. Fata Hall alle 6:30 PM per accettare i vostri dolci di casa.

Passion Play Reservation FormName: ____________________________________________________Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Cell Phone: ______________________________________________E-Mail: ___________________________________________________Emergency Contact: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Six Steps to a Healthy Heart

When it comes to management and prevention of heart disease, we have no control over heredity, increasing age, gender, or race. There are many choices we make in our life that will have a direct effect on our heart health. Smoking and inactivity are two such

choices. High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, obesity, and diabetes are other

risk factors for heart disease that we have some control over, but which also require lifestyle changes, monitoring by our physician, and possibly adherence to medical treatment.

• Don’t smoke cigarettes! This is the best thing you can do for yourself! Tobacco is the single most prevent-able cause of death in the United States. If you already smoke and cannot quit on your own, get help to quit.

• Have your blood pressure checked regularly! High blood pressure (140/90 or higher), makes your heart work harder which in turn puts more strain on your ar-teries and veins.

• Read labels! Make sure you eat foods that are low in saturated fats, trans-fats and cholesterol. Limit your sat-urated fat intake to 8-10 percent of total calories or less.

• Stay physically active! Any activity that you enjoy and will perform regularly is the best activity for you!

• Achieve your proper weight! Speak to your physician or follow the American Heart Associations guidelines for a balanced diet.

• Have regular medical check-ups! Checkups are espe-cially important if you have a history of heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes. Follow doctors’ in-structions to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.

80. Are we have the Cardinal’s Appeal for 2017?No! This year we are NOT participating in the Car-dinal’s Annual Appeal in the usual manner. Cardinal Dolan has launched a 5-year pledge campaign that every parish will participate in called RENEW + REBUILD. Our goal will be two million dollars here at Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady Parish. The Major Donor Phase has been happening since Decem-ber 1, 2016 and is a quiet phase. We have been doing very well and I will share with you everything as we ap-proach the end of this phase. Then we will be appealing to every family in our parish to participate.

If you have received any letter or information asking you to give to the 2017 Appeal, please do not send any-thing in but please call the Parish Office.

God bless you, ahead of time, for your generosity.

If you have questions about any aspect of our Catholic Church and Faith, just drop us a note or call and we will answer them to the best of our ability.

American Heart Association: Controlling your Risk Factors and Six Steps to a Healthy Heart

If you have any questions or suggestions for topics, leave your name and number at the parish office for Susan to contact you, or you may e-mail her at saa38@aol.com

place “Parish Nurse” in the Subject area.Information compiled by: Susan Anello, MS, BSN, RN

Pregnant? Need Help? 914-235-0505 or 1-800-640-0767. Absolutely Confidential - Total Services Free.

New to the Parish? Visit the Rectory or Register Online:

www.assumption-immaculate.org/icc/icc_regform.php

Oasis 2017Day of Prayer for Women

The Assumption Altar Rosary Society is planning a trip to Morristown, NJ on Saturday, April 29, to at-tend Oasis 2017 - A Day of Prayer for Women, hosted by the Religious Teachers Filippini at Villa Walsh.

Spend a day of spiritual reflection and renewal with women from the tri-state area. The day includes presentations, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, the op-portunity for Reconciliation, Rosary, and quiet time for prayer and worship. The site offers 125 acres of peace, 2 chapels, Outdoor Stations of the Cross, and a Religious Gift Shop.

There is a $10 registration fee. For questions or reser-vations, please call Lucretia: 793-6613.

“Mary receives praise as a mirror receives light: She stores it not, nor even acknowledged it, but makes it pass from her to God to whom is due all praise, all honor and thanksgiving.”

Archbishop Fulton Sheen (World’s First Love)

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New Missalette & Hymnal CoversWe Have 773 New Covers!

27 covers are still availablePlease cut out this form and place it in an envelope with your Memorial or Honorarium and $10 per cover. Send it to the rectory office.

Name: _____________________________________

Phone Number: ______________________________

Message: ___________________________________(limited to one line)

Include a separate sheet for additional coversAmount enclosed $ _______________ cash check

Stewardship for Sunday, March 5

Sunday Collection:Church $17,230ParishPay $2,718Total: $19,948

Ash Wednesday:Total: $5,367

Gold Envelope Donations for Gym Debt:Church $1,059ParishPay $94Total: $1,153

Catholic Relief Services CollectionMarch 26

The Catholic Relief Services collection provides for some of the most marginalized communities in our world in-cluding immigrants, humanitarian aid in the wake of nat-ural disasters, refuge for the displaced, and advocacy for peace and justice around the world. Let us join together in this special collection to support those who are suffer-ing and are on the margins of society.

Attention Envelope UsersIn your new packet of envelopes, the Palm Sunday enve-lope is dated incorrectly as April 19, 2017. The correct date is April 9. Please make this change on your envelope.

Our First $2,0002017 Bonanza

Lottery Winner isMary Sue Ferony-Ziehnert

We will continue to draw two tickets per week for $200 each from now through Thanksgiving. In addi-tion to the weekly drawings, there are three drawings for $2,000 prizes. Our next $2,000 drawing will be at the end of the ICS Carnival in June. The final $2,000 drawing will occur after our special Mass on the Eve of Thanksgiving. Winning tickets will be re-entered for subsequent drawings - so it is possible to win multiple prizes with the same ticket.

Although you may have missed this drawing, there is still time to buy a ticket and be included in all of the upcoming drawings. Tickets are available at the rec-tory and in the school offices.

Thank you, as always, for your generosity and steward-ship. Please continue to pray for our Parish, our clergy, and the staff members who serve you.

Raffle Ticket Sales as of March 7$49,500

There are 2,000 tickets. Our sales goal is $100,000

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Dispensation for St. Patrick’s DayFriday, March 17

Fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, as well as abstinence from meat on Fridays are important Lenten obligations for every Catholic bound by age and health. This year, the Solemnity of St. Patrick, patron saint of the Archdiocese of New York, falls on a Friday in Lent. Car-dinal Dolan has decided to dispense parishioners from abstaining from meat on this special feast day.

Golden Jubilee MassCouples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary any-time during 2017 are invited to attend the Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Dolan at the Cathe-dral of St. Patrick, Sunday, June 11th at 2:00 PM. Pre-reg-istration is required. Please call the rectory by Monday, May 8 to register. This event is sponsored by the Family Life † Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of New York.

Join Fr. Connolly on a PilgrimageFr. Connolly will be leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land: May 4-13 and a Pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes: August 1-10. To learn more about each of these opportu-nities, visit www.pilgrimages.com/frconnolly

Hospitality at Assumption - March 12March Hospitality at Assumption has been scheduled for Sunday, March 12.

Women’s Lenten RetreatSaturday, March 18

The Legionaries of Christ are holding a Women’s Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 18: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM at St. Patrick’s Church, 29 Cox Avenue in Armonk. Fr. Jason Smith, LC will direct the retreat, which will include a light breakfast, presentation, meditation, Mass and Reconcili-ation. The cost is $25. Register at

www.regnumchristinyctnj.orgor call 914-391-2309.

Eastchester’s 2017St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Sunday, March 12The Eastchester Irish-American Social Club is sponsor-ing a St. Patrick’s Day Parade this Sunday, March 12. The parade starts at 3:00 PM at Immaculate Conception and ends at the Lake Isle Country Club. All are wel-come to join us as we march under the parish banner. For more information, visit: www.eastchesterirish.org

Parish Jubilee Mass - Sunday, May 21Register by Monday, May 8

Couples celebrating 25 or 50 years of marriage will be honored at the 10:00 AM Mass at Immaculate Conception on Sunday, May 21st. Please call the rectory by Monday, May 8th to register: 961-3643.

HOPE Soup Kitchen - March 21The next scheduled day for our Parish is Tuesday, March 21. The menu consists of Meatloaf (sliced) over wide noodles, 2 large bags of frozen (uncooked) peas and carrots, 2 large bags of mixed salad greens and a bottle of Italian dressing (donations of any of the above are appreciated).

Enhance your Lenten DevotionDay of Spiritual Reflection

Wednesday, March 22Please join the Westchester Ladies of Charity for a Day of Spiritual Reflection on March 22 at St. Joseph’s Seminary. The program features Rev. Stephen Ries, parochial vicar at St. Joseph’s Church in Bronxville speaking on “The Women of the Passion”. The day starts at 9:30 with reg-istration and coffee and ends with a Mass and Luncheon. The cost to attend is $30. If you’re interested in attend-ing, please call 771-6063 before March 14.

Alfred Fenzel Family Communion BreakfastSunday, March 26

Please join the Knights of Columbus for its Family Com-munion Breakfast following the 9:00 AM Mass at As-sumption Church on Sunday, March 26. The celebrant and keynote speaker will be Fr. Tom Provenzano, SDB - former parishioner of Immaculate Conception.The cost is $18, $6 for children 12 and under. Make checks payable to K of C Council #2108. RSVP by March 16. Mail reservation to: Paul P. Reisman, PGK, 75 Johnson Road, Scarsdale, New York 10583 or e-mail: paulreism@aol.com or call 917-848-3018.

Catholic Widows & Widowers of YonkersThursday, March 16

The Catholic Widows and Widowers of Yonkers is a social, religious and bereavement organization which helps to meet the needs of its membership. Meetings are on the third Thursday of each month at St. Ann’s Church, Fr. Anthony Hall, 31 College Place in Yonkers. New members are welcome. Call 423-3331 for more information.

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La Comunidad Hispana

Embarazada, en cinta, esperando? Necesitas ayuda? Llama al teléfono: 814-235-0505 o al 1-800-640-0767. Tu llamada será

absolutamente confidencial. Servicios gratuitos.

La Comunidad Hispana La Comunidad Hispana

Misa en Español: La Misa se celebra todos los domingos a las 12:00 del mediodía en la Iglesia de la Asunción:

125 Wallace St • Tuckahoe, NY 10707 100 Pleasant Ave • Tuckahoe, NY 10707

Hospitalidad: Compartimos en una Convivencia el prim-er domingo de cada mes después de la Misa del mediodía en el Salón Parroquial de Father Fata Hall, ubicado al lado de la Iglesia de la Asunción.

La Comunidad HispanaLos SacramentosSacramento de Reconciliación o Confesión: A cualquier hora. Llame al sacerdote del turno al 961-3643. Además, los días sábados de 3:30 a 3:55 PM en la Iglesia de la Asunción, y de 4:00 a 5:00 PM en la Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción.

El Sacramento del Bautismo: Los Bautismos deberán ser programados para efectuarse durante domingos se-leccionados, en la iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción. Por favor llamar a la rectoría a la brevedad posible para hacer los arreglos pertinentes. La Catequesis o Instruc-ción Bautismal se ofrece durante, un jueves seleccionado una vez al mes.

Primera Comunión y Confirmación: La Catequesis para prepararse a recibir estos Sacramentos se ofrece en las Clases de Religión de la Escuela Parroquial de la In-maculada Concepción y deben registrarse en la oficina de la Escuela Parroquial de Formación Religiosa (Parish School of Religion): 961-1076.

El Sacramento del Matrimonio: Por favor llamar al Padre Sorgie, para acordar la fecha y la iglesia en la que se quiera efectuar el matrimonio. Se debe acordar fe-cha e iglesia con seis (6) meses de anticipación, previo a cualquier otro plan del matrimonial. Es importante saber que no se efectúan matrimonios durante los días domingos.

Requisitos: Para poder recibir todos los Sacramentos en nuestra parroquia, los interesados deben registrarse en la oficina parroquial de la Inmaculada Concepción para certificar que son católicos practicantes en nuestra Par-roquia, y que asisten a Misa todos los domingos. Una vez registrados en la parroquia se les enviarán a su dirección postal unos sobres para poner la ofrenda dominical. Si alguna persona desea celebrar alguno de los sacra-mentos en nuestra comunidad pero pertenecen a otra Parroquia, deberán presentar un permiso del párroco de la parroquia donde estén registrados. De igual modo, si están registrados en la Inmaculada Concepción y desean celebrar alguno de los sacramentos en otra parroquia, nuestro Párroco extenderá la constancia necesaria.

Sacramento de Extremaunción (Unción) de los enfer-mos: A cualquier hora del día o de la noche. Por favor llame al (914) 961-3643

Llamadas para la Comunión a los enfermos y confina-dos en casa: Semanal o mensualmente. Por favor llame a la rectoría para acordar las fechas de visita.

Registro de nuevos parroquianos: Se pueden registrar visitando uno de los sacerdotes de las iglesias o llamando al (914) 961-3643

¿Qué puedo hacer durante el tiempo de Cuaresma?

Misa Diaria: lunes- viernes• 7:30 AM Iglesia de La Asunción• 8:30 AM Iglesia de La Inmaculada Concepción • 12:00 M Iglesia de La Inmaculada Concepción, Nove-

na a La virgen de La Medalla Milagrosa los días lunes

Rezar El Rosario en familia• Antes de cada misa de lunes a viernes• Los sábados a las 8:30 AM en La Iglesia de La Inmacu-

lada Concepción

Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento• Póngase en la Presencia de Jesus en La Santísima

Eucaristía • Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento en la Iglesia de

La Inmaculada Concepción, los días lunes después de la misa del medio día hasta las 7:00 PM, cerrando con La Novena a La Virgen de La Medalla Milagrosa

• Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento, en La Iglesia de La Inmaculada Concepción todos los primeros vi-ernes después de la misa del medio día hasta las 7:00 PM

Sacramento de Reconciliación - Confesiones• 3:00 - 3:55 PM en La Iglesia de La Asunción • 4:00 - 5:00 PM en La Iglesia de La Inmaculada

Concepción • Lunes 10 de abril Sacramento de Reconciliación de

3:00 -9:00 PM

Cajas para Óvolos y Carpetas para monedas ofertas de Cuaresma

Cajas para óvolos y Carpetas trimestrales estarán dis-ponibles en las iglesias. Por favor escoja una para que podamos recibir el fruto de sus esfuerzos; tome lo que usted necesite y deje el resto para otros. Si le hace falta una, siempre puede poner su obsequio en un sobre. Colectaremos las cajas con óvolos y las Carpetas trimes-trales al final de La Cuaresma. Todo el producto de la col-ección se enviará a la parroquia y a la escuela de Cristo del Rosario en la vieja Managua, Nicaragua, América Cen-tral, donde nuestro amigo al Padre Aurelian O’Dowd, es el Pastor y Rector.