THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF

SAINT MATTHEW & OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

The Week of January 22, 2017 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

If you would like to bring the gifts up during the

offertory procession, please see an Usher before

Mass begins.

Sunday Is 8:23-9:3; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17

Monday Heb 9:15, 24-28; Mk 3:22-30

Tuesday Heb 10:1-10; Mk 3:31-35

Wednesday Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Mk 16:15-18

Thursday 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Tit 1:1-5; Mk 4:21-25

Friday Heb 10:32-39; Mk 4:26-34

Saturday Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Mk 4:35-41

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 5:00 pm (A) Gerard O’Connor

5:00 pm (H) James Haubold

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 8:00 am (H) Jean Marie Hudd Zeller 8:30 am (A) Sr. Jane Frances Smith 9:00 am (H) Barbara Cubulski 10:30 am (A) Kitty Kennedy

12 Noon (H) Lester Riordan

MONDAY, JANUARY 23 8:00 am (A) Anthony & Treesa Kalathara

9:00 am (H)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 8:00 am (A) Sr. Patrice Weber 9:00 am (H)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 8:00 am (A) Sr. Sygne Dyola

9:00 am (H)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 8:00 am (A) Sal Campoli

9:00 am (H)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 8:00 am (A) Sr. Patrice Weber

9:00 am (H)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 8:00 am (A) Sr. Sygne Dyola 9:00 am (H) 5:00 pm (A) Sue Duffy

5:00 pm (H) Robert De Lorenco

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 8:00 am (H) Helen Dempsey

8:30 am (A) Sp. Intention Johnson Family 9:00 am (H)

10:30 am (A) Jovita Romero

Felix Vasquez

12 Noon (H) Michael Dominelli

Key: (A) = Ardsley (H) = Hastings

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS - Thank You!

ST. MATTHEW & OLPH 2017 2016 Collection: $6180 $5803 Repairs & Maint. Collection: $2285 $1579 Christmas (to date): $34,128 Christmas 2015 Total: $35,479 Christmas Flowers (to date): $4,473 Christmas Flower 2015 Total: $2,412

Thank you to all for your generosity to the Christmas & Christmas Flower collections. If you have not yet made your offering, please feel free to drop your envelope in any collection basket.

First Reading: Isaiah 8:23—9:3

The prophet Isaiah describes the anguish of a conquered people, but he promises that they will triumph and will see a great light as on the “day of Midian.”

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10—13, 17

Paul speaks to the Corinthians with both anger and indignation because they are quarreling among themselves as to whom they should show allegiance. Some wish to follow Paul; some, Peter; others Apollos; others, Christ.

Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23

Jesus begins his mission by going to Capernaum, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah. He selects Peter, Andrew, James and John as his disciples, inviting them to be “fishers of men.”

JANUARY 22, 2017: THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 22, 2017 “I beg you brothers in the name of Lord Jesus Christ, to agree on what you say. Let there be no factions; rather be united in mind and judgment… Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel – not with wordy ‘wisdom’ however, lest the cross of Christ be rendered void of its meaning. From the early days of the church questions and disputes arose, as the communities were formed and began to grow. Two thousand years later, people continue to line up, choose a banner or are pasted with a label. The words of St. Paul should cause us to pause and think. I hear many sermons, read many tracts, watch a variety of religious programs. All seem to have different perspectives. If they are credible, they should lead us to the cross of Jesus Christ. If they fail to do this, they are of little worth. Did we not hear the scripture words “there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God who is Father?” May we learn to listen with a special ear, discern with a keen eye and discover the wisdom of Jesus Christ and the cross. Next time, don’t listen for just what you want to hear, but what you need to hear.

Please keep in your prayers the ill of our parish especially: Peter Rasulo, Christopher Liva, Richard Dosin Sr., Mary Michna, John Trevor Dabenigno, John Kelly,

Kristin Harkin, Susan Sullivan Manuele, Ambrosio Maldonado, Aurea Cabanillas, Rita Stitham Gavin, William Bates, Guy Trepanier, Louis Cillo, Beatrice Smith, & Rosemarie Distelhurst.

And for those who have died marked by the sign of

faith, especially: Virginia Scott

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. Names will be left on the sick list for 4 weeks. Please feel free to call the rectory to add names of immediate family members at any time.

We are very grateful to those in the military who have dedicated themselves to protect our liberty and freedom. Please keep our

troops in your prayers, especially: Brian Dunne-Navy, Christopher Gaulin-Army, George Moore-Navy, Nicholas Sestito-Marine, Donald Wemer Jr. - Marine, Michael Germain-Navy, Brandon King - Army.

Candle Dedications for the Week:

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Tabernacle Candle: In Memory of Sal Campoli

req. by his wife Dora

Sacred Heart Candle at St. Matthew’s In Memory of Josephine Gagliardi

req. by J & V Gagliardi

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY

Now that the eggnog and plum pudding are behind us, it’s time to begin thinking about, and planning, our upcoming St. Patrick’s Party.

Those interested in working on the party please email Lee Kinnally at wlkinnally@gmail.com

2016 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT

To request the amount of your annual contribution to St. Matthew & Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in 2016, either send an email to office@stmolph.com or complete the form below and return it through the collection basket, drop off at the rectory or mail to the rectory at 616 Warburton Avenue, Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706.

Name: __________________________________

Address: ________________________________

________________________________________

Telephone Number: _______________________

Envelope Number: _________________________

We MUST have your envelope number to process your request.

Losing a child under any circumstance is terrible. Focusing on the spirituality of the grieving process can help tremendously. Emmaus Ministry: for parents whose children of any age have died by any cause. Please join us. All are welcome.

One-day retreats offered twice at St. Joseph’s Seminary: Saturday, February 11 and Saturday, February 25

One-day retreat offered at the church of the Magdalene, Sleepy Hollow: Saturday, April 1, 2017 Cost: $25 per person, $40 per couple

Scholarships are available

To register: www.emfgp.org/archny or call 646-794-3191

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Classes Continue On: Tuesday, January 24 from 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Wednesday, January 25 from 3:00pm - 4:30pm Wednesday, January 25 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm Sunday, January 29 from 10:00am - 11:15am

Coffee Social – All are welcome to

attend the Coffee Social after the 9 am Family Mass. The St. Stanislaus Kostka Society invites all parishioners to join as we gather in the Rectory Meeting Room.

BLESSING OF

EXPECTANT PARENTS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28!

OUR LADY OF LIFE,

PRAY FOR US!

To Register Call Sr. Cora (914-961-3643) or

Email her at sr.cora@icc-coa.org

Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries 7th & 8th Grade Overnight Retreat:

“Bring It On: The Lowdown on Prayer” Fri. January 27­28 or 28­29, 2017 both: 7:00PM – 4:00PM

HOW DO I PRAY? WHY SHOULD I PRAY?"

Find out through reflective talks given BY young people, games, music, and fun spirited challenges. Families are invited to Closing Mass at 3 PM. $75.00 includes, materials, accommodations and meals. Need

based scholarships are available. Return application and non-refundable $40.00 deposit made payable to CYFM by Registration

Deadline Jan 24. CYFM, 781 Route 9D, Garrison, NY 10524. For application or info call us 845 424-3609 or visit our website

NEWS FROM THE COURT:

The STM/OLPH 3rd grade girls are a force

to be reckoned with their 6-0 record! They

continue to impress us with their great

defense, passes and teamwork. This young

team is fun to watch. The husband/wife team of Kevin

and Deanna Tiernan stepped up to coach the girls at the

last moment and have done a great job. Kevin is also a

coach of one of the parish's 6th grade girls teams so a big

thanks for his dedication. We can't wait to see how the

girls develop and move on to the playoffs!

The Hayes Center for the Exceptional Is a religious education/socialization program for individuals with developmental disabilities.

We are located at Cardinal Hayes High School, 650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY. We offer religious instruction that addresses the religious beliefs of our individuals. Our individuals are also prepared to receive the sacraments in the Catholic Church. We also offer opportunities for dance and physical education training. Special Olympic training, in many sports, is also offered. Students from both Cardinal Hayes High School and the Academy of Mount St. Ursula volunteer the time to help our individuals with developmental disabilities. We currently are accepting applications for individuals with developmental disabilities to come join us.

To find out more information and to obtain a copy of the schedule for this year, please contact: Mr. Chris Doyle at 347-961-0044 or Ms. Regina McEneaney at 631-567-4270

Circle of Love Prayer Group meets

the 1st & 2nd Monday of the

month to say the scripture

rosary at the Atria Senior

Living Residence at 1017

Saw Mill River Rd at

7:30pm. All are invited to come share

in God's love.

Our Lady of Perpetual

Help Church Prayer

Group will resume their

meetings in the month of

January.

THE ROSARY: The Rosary will be recited after the 8:00am Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Ardsley on the FIRST SATURDAY of each month. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Featured Programs:

Reborn Lectio - Eucharist

Lectio - Prayer Lectio - Peter

Symbolon - Knowing & Living the Faith The Bible & the Virgin Mary

Desire of the Everlasting Hills Beloved - On Marriage

Opening the Word Catholicism

The Footprints of God 33 Days to Morning Glory

Consoling the Heart of Jesus The ‘One Thing’ is Three

You Did It to Me Y Disciple - Small Group Discipleship

Ocean of Mercy Clare & Francis

Movies:

Rome Reports: Christmas In Rome

Francis, The Peoples Pope Jubilee - 700 Years Seeking

Forgiveness

Movies about Saints

Female Saints: St. Gianna Molla

Saint Theresa St. Rita of Cascia Mother Theresa

Bakhita, from Slave to Saint St. Maria Georgetti

Joan of Arc St. Rita

Claire & Francis St. Therese

Male Saints: St. Anthony St. Celestin Padre Pio

Joseph of Nazareth Maxmillian Kolbe

St. James St. Peter

Don Bosco John Bosco

Pope John Paul II St. Andre of Montreal

St. Philip Neri

Discover a Deeper Relationship with the Holy Spirit, The Wild Goose -

Now on FORMED

The Wild Goose is a work of the Holy Spirit, which is awakening in the hearts of all those participating God’s love and transforming power. This is a love that has been revealed to us by Jesus Christ and that leads us to our heavenly Father. As you walk through this series I will continually be praying that you will encounter the Holy Spirit and that the Spirit will breathe life into your very being.