OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART
120 Kings Highway/Tappan, New York 10983
Parish: 359-1230 • Fax: 359-1410
Religious Education: 365-2141
Web Site: www.olshtappan.com
[email protected] Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9 AM - 3 PM
May 15, 2016
Clergy:
Rev. Francis Conka, C.O., Pastor
Rev. Ravi Dasari, C.O., Parochial Vicar
Rev. George J. Torok, C.O., Weekend Associate
Rev. John Dwyer, Weekend Associate
The Oratorian Fathers:
Rev. Roman Palecko, Rev. Vladimir Chripko; Rev. Thomas
Kunnel; Rev. Martin Kertys
Staff: Kathryn Lavery, Parish Secretary
Stan Kietur, Plant Supervisor
Religious Education: Anna Vero, Director
Mary Ouderkirk, Anne Swann, Assistant Directors
Parish Council: Bob Bechner, Martina Collins, Mary Anne
Evangelist, Deirdre & Joseph Green, Michele Hanebuth,
Mara Hauser, Mary Leggett, Joe Martin, Steven Navedo,
Tom Quinn, Nick Sfraga, Eileen Taylor, Anna Vero
Altar Servers: Martina Collins
Bulletin/Website: Mary Anne Evangelist
Eucharistic Ministers: Trudy Smith
Lectors: Tom Smith
Ushers: Ray Hayes
Liturgy and Learning Committee Mary Anne Evangelist
Music Ministry:
Organists – Brian Dwyer, John Piazza
Saturday Choir Director – Joan Deltoro
Sunday 10:30 AM Choir Director – Peggy Pomeroy
Sunday Leaders of Song – Mary Lynn Milazzo,
Peggy Pomeroy, Keith Buterbaugh
Choir Practice: Every Thursday 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Rosary Altar Society: Martina Collins & Anne Swann Meets Monday after the first Sunday, 8:15 PM CYO Athletics: Mara Hauser Mommy and Me: Brenda Boysa and Lisa Connolly Every Thurs. 10 AM to Noon during the school year Knights of Columbus: Joe Martin St. Monica Prayer Group: Meets every Tues 7 PM Oratory Chapel Eleanor Klepper 359-6864
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM
Sunday 8 AM, 10:30 AM and 12 noon
Weekdays: Monday, 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 8:00 AM and 12:30 PM
Sat, 9:00 AM followed by Saturday Morning Rosary
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday, 4:30 PM and as announced.
Sacrament of Baptism
Baptism: First Sunday of the month, 1:30 PM
Preparation class: Third Tuesday of the month, 7:30 PM
Please call the rectory as early as possible to make ar-
rangements, attend the preparation class and provide
required paperwork, including Godparent sponsor sheet.
Sacrament of Matrimony
By appointment. Proper preparation is required. Please
notify the priest at least three months in advance.
Novena
Miraculous Medal, Monday after Masses at 8:00 AM,
12:30 PM and 7:30 PM.
First Friday
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 9AM to 7PM, fol-
lowed by Confessions, Holy Rosary and 7:30 PM Mass.
Pentecost Sunday
Masses of the Week
Saturday, May 14: Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle
5:00 PM John Corvino
Sunday, May 15: Pentecost Sunday
8:00 AM Patricia Ryan, 3rd Anniversary
10:30 AM Harry Leggett, 1st Anniversary
12 Noon Jacinto & Candelaria San Mateo
Monday, May 16
8:00 AM George Chesney
12:30 PM Zelko & Stanko Grbic
7:30 PM Members of the Armed Forces
Tuesday, May 17
8:00 AM Margaret Glennon
12:30 PM Dennis Downing & family
Wednesday, May 18: Feast of Saint John, I Pope and
Martyr
8:00 AM George Trotta
12:30 PM Paula Ramos Mirabal
Thursday, May 19
8:00 AM Patricia Ryan, 3rd Anniversary
12:30 PM John & Kathleen McCann
Friday, May 20: Feast of St. Bernadine of Siena, Priest
8:00 AM Harold Teaman
12:30 PM Salvatore Cascio / James Knieriem
Saturday, May 21: Feast of St. Christopher Magallanes,
Priest, and Companions, Martyrs
9:00 AM Ellen Lynch
5:00 PM Guastaferro & Fichter Families / Confirma-
tion candidates of 2016
Sunday, May 22: Feast of the Most Holy Trinity
8:00 AM George E. Diller / Susan Niero
10:30 AM Ellen Neff
12 Noon Frederick Presti
From the Pastor:
Christian life is not just an ethical life: it is an encounter
with Jesus Christ. And the Holy Spirit makes it possible.
Pope Francis talked about this during his homily on Mon-
day morning. He warned, as he often does, that all those of us who have been baptized and confirmed in the Holy
Spirit do not always live according to the Holy Spirit, deeply focused on the love of God with fearlessness.
He said:
We keep the Holy Spirit as a “luxury prisoner” in our hearts: we do not allow the Spirit to push us forward, to move us. The Sprit does everything, knows everything, reminds us what Jesus said, can explain all about Jesus. There is only one thing the Holy Spirit can’t do: make us parlor Christians … The Holy Spirit cannot make us virtual Christians who are not virtuous. The Holy Spirit makes real Christians. The Spirit takes life as it is and propheti-cally reads the signs of the times pushing us forward…
The Holy Father urged reflection on the action of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Think about whether we have the cour-
age to go out into the world bearing witness to Jesus.
Realize this Pentecost Sunday that the Holy Spirit, who is
within our hearts, for the grace of obedience and docility to the Spirit. It will make us better Christians. People will
see the difference.
Pray for the strength to trust in the love of the God who
invites us into the life of the Trinity.
With love and prayers,
Fr. Francis
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Our Lady of the Sacred Heart May 15, 2016
Please join us in prayer this week for :
Marie Brady, Patrick Boyle, Agnes Cacciola, Joseph Cam-marata, Richard Carney, James Cody, Francis Conka Sr., Maria Conka, Austin DeGiorgio, Agnes DeJoia, Derek De-lima, Baby Edward Dolan, Dennis Downing, Michael Doyle, John Duffy, Dorothy Ehmsen, Anna Evangelist, John Ferri, Sr., Rena Ferri, Sharon Foley, Shaun Green, Donald Higgins, Guen Incigeri, Robert Incognito, Daniel Keywork, Matthew Kozak, Eileen Kunkel, Grace Leon, Bernadette Lopez, Teresa Lynch, Catherine Mackenzie, Isabella Malick, Brother Robert McGovern, William McGuire, Liam McGuire, Patrick McKenna, Gerry McKeon, Kevin McSweeney, Dawn Mennillo, Daniella Murphy, Bill Orange, Emilia Orona, Iluminada Pagayunan, Mike Payne, Toddler Christian Perez, Marie Piazza, Deanna Procuit, Maeve Quinn, Ernest Rispoli, Gloria Santiago, Jo-seph Scanlon, Theresa Schrettner, Joseph Smith, Hunter Sterling (child), Dawn Taggart, Jim Thompson, William Ur-ban, Mildred Vero, Jim Walsh, Anna Young, Joseph Young
Pentecost Sunday May 15, 2016
Our lady of the sacred
heart
May 14, 2016
Luke Aglialoro
Caitlin Bishop
Louis Caputo
Claire Chiang
Natasha Colon
Kate Connolly
Sean Dawson
Bridget Dunn
Sophia Fitzpatrick
Nicholas Fleury
Eve Girardi
Shannon Gorton
Julia Holmes
Ronan Hunt
Ryan Jimenez-
Stevens
Ella James Kropp
Brady Kushner
Tyler Kushner
Emma Lamadrid
Maya Leone
Lucas Machado
Nicholas
Manganiello
Amanda McCabe
Olivia McCarthy
Emma McHugh
Conall McKay
Olivia McKenna
Thomas McKenna
James Michel
Reagan Mirque
Daniela Murphy
Owen Murphy
Nicholas Nardiello
Margaux Nazkani
Dennis Niccoll
Savannah
Nordstrom
Ailish O'Hara
Emma O'Keefe
Amy Pensamiento
Saige Prober
Francesca Racca
Peyton Rios
Trey Serrette
Alanna Sheridan
Tess Sirakovsky
Jason Stimeck
Anthony Thomas
Jack Tobin
Gabriella Tomei
Benjamin Tracz
Megan Twohig
Valentino Vertiz
Conor Wholey
Lukas Witek
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The Rosary Altar Society is grateful to the following for their donations to the recent Military bridge. When you shop, please thank the businesses for their support of OLSH !
Caribbean Food Delights ~ Northvale Diner ~ Jose-phine Urban ~ Conzona’s Market of Piermont ~ Vicolo Ristorante ~ Mary Ridge ~ Lifestyle Dance Fitness ~ Milano’s Restau-rant ~ Martina Collins ~ Headlines ~ Buon Gusto Restaurant ~ Kath-erine Mazzella ~ Shoprite of Northvale ~ Stateline Diner ~ Bernadette Dennehy ~ Pearl River Nail Spa ~Amazing Cuts ~ Anne Denne-hy ~Laraine Payne ~ Theresa Conway
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
Blessings: In the spirit of inclusion, young
children who have not as yet received their first
Holy Communion and non-Catholic guests or
Catholics/parishioners who are present at Mass
and who do not wish to receive Holy Commun-
ion, are welcome to approach the altar at Com-
munion time with arms crossed to receive a blessing.
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Special Event
All funds raised for the Foundation will be used to support and implement programs that increase awareness of teen issues such as bullying, emotional distress and teen sui-cide. This year we are also giving the 1st annual Jimmy Hau-burger Memorial Scholarship which will be awarded to one or two graduating seniors who demonstrate kindness and caring
Handbag BINGO to support the Little
Chapel
Wednesday, May 25th
Doors open 6:30 BINGO starts 7 pm
$50 Admission includes 10 games of
BINGO (3 cards included for each game – additional
cards available for purchase) Coffee, Tea, Wa-
ter and Dessert BYOBA – Bring Your Own
Beverages and Appetizers Kathy Lavery Ph: 359-1230 Mary Leggett Ph: 304-
0141
To Register, mail or drop form off at OLSH, 120
Kings Highway, Tappan NY by May 18th. Don’t de-
lay --- seating is limited and this event SOLD
OUT last year . Checks payable to OLSH.
Mark envelope ATTENTION: POCKETBOOK BINGO.
“Knight for a Princess”
Father Daughter Dance
Local Council 2320 of the Knights of Columbus
announces the 1st Annual “Knight for a Princess” Father Daughter Dance to be held at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart gym on Sat. June 4th from 6:00 to 9:00PM. $20 per family includes pizza, soft drinks, professional DJ, Lazer Lights AND a Photo Booth to capture the night! You can drop off your check to the OLSH Parish office (or mail to: The Knights of Colum-bus, PO Box 1 Piermont NY 10968). PERFECT FOR FATHERS DAY! Open to Fathers, Grandfathers, Uncles, Brothers…bring someone special.
In addition to our 25th and 50th Anniversary couples, we would also like to celebrate the Anniversaries of any couples in our parish fami-ly who are married 60 years or more on Sun-day, June 19, at the 10:30 mass. Please leave
your names with Kathy in the rectory
The Mass Book for July, August and September is now open.
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Pentecost Sunday Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church May 15, 2016
On the Calendar
Parish:
Patriotic Rosary: All members of the parish, and most especially veterans, are invited to a special devotion
to honor and pray for those who serve and protect us each day. On Monday evening, May 23, the Patriotic Rosary accompanied by special hymns and songs will be prayed at 7:00 PM, prior to the 7:30 Mass in the Church. Please take advantage of this opportunity to pray for the military
Annual Rosary Altar Society Mystery Bus Ride Wednesday, June 8th 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. $45. Bus
leaves from OLSH Don’t miss this annual fun event! FMI: For reservations contact Flo (914) 263-9131 or Kathy at the rectory
359-1230
Pocket Book Bingo: May 25!!! Last year’s event was a sold-out success! Plan to support OLSH and purchase your tickets
by May 18 to avoid being closed out! Details pg. 4
Annual Parish Golf Outing: Thursday, June 2. Sign up to golf, be a sponsor or attend the dinner. Details on other ways
you can help are on pg. 6 . Enjoy a day with friends and support the second phase of the Chapel restoration.
Community:
Rockland Deanery Senior Retreat: Sponsored by the parishes of Rockland County featuring speaker: Rev. Fr./Msgr. Emmet Nevin; The
day will include the Rosary, May Crowning, Sacrament of Reconciliation and Holy Mass. Sponsored by . Wed. May 18, 9:30 AM—3:00 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Church, West Nyack $25./person includes morning coffee and luncheon. FMI: Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland 845-942-5791 x 17. Last date to register May 13.
Catholic Widow and Widowers Club of Rockland County: Spring Brunch, Sunday, May 22. FMI: Call Dotty 845-623-1739
St. Joan of Arc Church Carnival: Sloatsburg Community Fields, Orange Turnpike and Eagle Valley Road. Thurs/Fri May 26-27: 6 PM—
11 PM; Sat/Sun May 28-29 : 1 PM– 11 PM. Fireworks Sun. 9:30 PM
St. Anthony’ of Padua Relic Visits Nanuet : June 17, 2016 The Franciscan Friars invite you to join them in welcoming Saint Anthony of
Padua. St. Anthony will be visiting in the form of a precious relic from his Basilica in Padua, Italy. The relic will be accompanied by a friar from
the Messenger of St. Anthony in Padua. Veneration ALL DAY; Masses at 6:30 AM, 9 AM and 7 PM Closing Mass; 3 PM Divine Mercy
Chaplet & Rosary. St. Anthony’s Church 36 W. Nyack Road Nanuet, NY 1095 FMI: 623-2138
What does Mercy look like?
Each month during this Year of Mercy we will focus on one of the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy
and share ways each of us might integrate them into our daily lives.
For the third week of May:
May Corporal Work of Mercy: Feed the Hungry Bake and bring treats to local emergency personnel
May Spiritual Work of Mercy: Counsel the Doubtful: When someone comes to you to talk about a
problem, be a good listener and say a silent prayer to Jesus asking for His help in giving good advice.
The 2016 Cardinal’s Appeal Update
Summary as of May 6
OLSH Goal Pledged Paid Number of
Gifts
Average
gift
$75,500 61, 129. 50, 774 178 343.43
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Log on to www.masstimes.org or down-
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for churches in the area. Try it!
Our beloved Fr. John Dwyer celebrates the 60th anniversary of his Ordination on June 2.
Please join us to celebrate on Sunday June 5, in the Parish Hall after the 12:00 Mass!
Tabernacle Memorial Candles
Church: May 14-15: Deceased military veterans of
the parish
Chapel: May 16-20: Deceased military veterans of
the parish
Pentecost Sunday Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church May 15, 2016
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Report cards will be distributed in all classes this week.
Confirmation: Next Saturday, May 21 at 10 AM and 1 PM
Perfect Attendance awards: will be distributed on Sunday, May 22, at the 10:30 Mass.
Registration for 2016—2017 Religious Education: You may register your children during RE class times or in the RE
office Mon.-Thurs. 12:30—3:30 PM. Registration forms may also be handed in to your children’s current teachers. A late fee of $50. now applies.
Scholarships for Religious Education: If tuition for this important program would be a financial burden that would pre-
vent you from registering your children, please contact the RE office to discuss the options that are available.
The Religious Education Office is located in the Rectory. Office hours : 12:30—3:30 PM, M-F
Liturgical Ministers for May 21—May 22
TIME LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS
5:00 PM H. Ricardo J. & K. Mastropolo, P. Teahan I. Matthew, S. LoPresti
8:00 AM J. Milsovic G. Hughes, B. O’Donnell, A.
Thalappillil
A. & M. Clapp, M. Majewski
10:30 AM M. Dornbush M. Dominguez, J. Korn,
E. McKay
S. Machado, S. Wiese, A. Witek,
S. Korn
NOON N. Geoglis E. Cahill, L. Cirri, R. Wierer C. & D. Chiang, K. Connolly
OLSH Weekly Collection
May 1, 2016 $ 8545.
May 3, 2015 $ 7298.
Thank you for your continued generosity. Envelopes provide an easy way to keep track of your annual charitable contributions. Please con-tact the rectory if you would like to use them.
Weekly quote from St. Philip Neri:
“When a scrupulous person has once made up his mind that
he has not consented to a temptation, he must not reason the
matter over again to see whether he has really consented or
not, for the same temptations often return by making this sort
of reflections.”
OLSH Needs YOU !!!
The Annual Golf Outing isn’t just about golf! It’s about joining together as a parish family to celebrate and care for our beloved Chapel as restoration con-tinues. Remember your Dad, a veteran, or a loved one with a
tee or green sign. Be a flag sponsor! Join us for a delicious dinner! Look for members of the Golf committee at the back of church this weekend and purchase your tickets, sponsorships and raffles! Show your love for OLSH and the Chapel!
Even if you’re not a golfer you can help us by:
Donating new or unused gifts you may have to make up gift baskets *** Asking your employer to be a sponsor *** Donat-ing Gift cards you may not have used.*** Making a monetary donation *** Donating goods, services or unused timeshares *** Asking a friend who has business in the area to be a spon-sor
We would like to remember the active Mili-
tary, especially from our parish, in our prayers
during this month.
Commander John Weber, Navy
Lt. Jeffrey Guion - Air Force
2nd Lt. Jenna Guion - Air Force
Special Forces Reserves Jeffrey Guion, Sr
Please leave the names of your family members currently serv-
ing in the military in the rectory. Thank you!
Parish Website: Updated Parish information and recent Bulletins
are always available on our parish website: olshtappan.com