-A Ministry of the Capuchins of the Province of Saint Mary-

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1 110 Shonnard Pl., Yonkers, NY A Ministry of the Capuchins of the Province of Saint Mary- Rev. Matthew Janeczko, OFM. Cap. Pastor Rev. John McHugh, OFM Cap. Associate Pastor Br. Roger Deguire, OFM Cap. Parish Associate SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Wednesday, 6:30-7:00 p.m. (Church) Saturday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Chapel Reconciliation Room) (Other times: by appointment, call the Parish Office) NOVENAS Miraculous Medal - Monday following 8:30 a.m. Mass Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Adoration - See Bulletin Baptisms Baptisms are usually celebrated on the last Sunday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Contact the Parish Office for information. Marriages Couples should contact the Parish Office before setting their wedding date. Please contact the Parish Office upon engagement; wedding preparation usually takes at least six months. Care of the Sick Please contact the Parish Office when serious illness or hospitalization occurs. Anointing of the Sick and regular Communion Visits can be scheduled. Family Closet Thrift Shop Saturdays 10:00-2:00 Please use entrance in back of High School under Breezeway. Food Pantry Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00-3:00 Weekend Associates Rev. Robert Abbatiello, OFM Cap. Rev. Michael Connolly, OFM Cap. Rev. Senan Taylor, OFM Cap. Mrs. Deanne May Office Manager/Religious Education Coordinator dmay@sacredheartyonkers.org Mr. Andrew Bauer Music Director abauer@sacredheartyonkers.org Parish Offices 40 Convent Ave., Yonkers, NY Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Parish Offices: Fax: Schools: Elementary: High: SCHEDULE OF MASSES Sunday Vigil 4:00 p.m. 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday, Finian Sullivan Tower 2nd and 4th Saturday, Monastery Manor 5:00 p.m. Church Sunday 8:00, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Weekday Monday - Friday, 6:45 a.m. Monday - Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Holy Day Schedule Please consult the Bulletin.

2 December 2 nd - December 9 th Sunday, December 2 nd - First Sunday of Advent Jer 33:14-16/1 Thes 3:12-4:2/Lk 21:25-28, :00 Vigil Sp Int For Our Parish Family 5:00 Vigil Decd Lucille Sterico (20 th Anni) 8:00 Decd James Vetrano 9:45 Decd Michael McGrane 11:30 Decd Eddward T. Dunn Monday, December 3 rd - St. Francis Xavier Is 2:1-5/Mt 8:5-11 6:45BSC Special Intention 8:30BSC Decd Beverly Smith Tuesday, December 4 th - Is 11:1-10/Lk 10: :45BSC Souls in Purgatory 8:30MC Decd Francesca Cirone Allen Wednesday, December 5 th - Is 25:6-10a/Mt 15: :45BSC Decd Millie & Joe Trentacosta 8:30MC Decd Jack Brennan 7:30BSC Decd Anthony Speranza Thursday, December 6 th - Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, :45BSC Sp Int Fr. Chris Dietrich, OFM Cap. 8:30BSC Decd Leena Vattakalam Friday, December 7 th - St. Ambrose Is 29:17-24/Mt 9: :45BSC Sp Int 8:30BSC Decd John Donohue 5:00MC Sp Int Parish Family Saturday, December 8 th - Immaculate Conception Gn 3:9-15,20/Eph 1:3-6,11-12/Lk 1: :30MC Decd Deborah Condon, Victoria E. Corke & John Hanrahan, Sr. Sunday, December 9 th - Second Sunday of Advent Bar 5:1-9/Phil 1:4-6,8-11/Lk 3:1-6 4:00 Vigil Sp Int For Our Parish Family 5:00 Vigil Decd Irene Romano 8:00 Decd Angelo V. Morgante 9:45 Decd William & Louise Sacco 11:30 Decd Domenica & Harry Freeman Decd Week of December 2 nd Bread & Wine Sp Int Fr. Moe Moreau Sanctuary Lamp Sr. Germaine Lichtle, CSA STEWARDSHIP OF GOD S BLESSINGS November 18, $7, Last year $8, November 25, $7, Last Year $8, Cash Appeal 2018 to date....$21, Cash Appeal 2017 to date..$22, Thank you for your continued support of our parish and its many needs. May God bless your generosity to Sacred Heart! The Week Ahead.. Sunday, December 2 nd Family Advent Day Monday, December 3 rd Miraculous Medal Novena following 8:30 Mass Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm Religious Education 7:15 pm RCIA 7:30 pm Tuesday, December 4 th 8:30 Mass with Grade School Br. Richard/Adult Faith Formation 10:00 am Wednesday, December 5 th Friends of Fr. Solanus 9:15 Our Mother of Perpetual Help Rosary & Novena Thursday, December 6th Adoration 3:30-8:00 pm Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm Friday, December 7 th Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm Saturday, December 8 th Defensive Driving 8:30 am Lectio Divina 9:15 am Sunday, December 9 th Religious Education 10:45 am Please Pray for the repose of the souls of Margaret Roth, Anthony Lomma, the deceased parishioners of Sacred Heart, and the Parish Family members listed in our Prayer Intention Book Wedding Banns III Abel Rodriguez & Marilyn Arroliga

3 My Dear Friends in Christ, Advent is the Season of New Life! How? The Church begins a new year this weekend, and does so by beginning to prepare in a direct way for the birth of the Lord of Lords, Jesus the Christ. In so many ways, despite the coming cold and wind of winter, there is new life sprouting around us. Just today (or yesterday depending on when you read this), our Second Grade students experienced the Lord s healing mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. During this season of Advent, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated as is typical on Saturday afternoons from 3:30 4:30 pm and from 6:30-7:00 pm on Wednesday evenings. In addition, confessions will be heard from 4:00 pm 7:00 pm on Monday, December 17. At 7:00 pm, we will have a communal Penance service that will also provide opportunities for individual celebrations of the Sacrament. At the same time, our children and adult choirs continue practicing to bring the beauty and joy of song in the Spirit into our hearts. The Grade School Pageant will take place on Tuesday, December 11 at 6:30 pm and our traditional Christmas Concert will be held on Saturday, December 15 beginning at 7:30. This coming Saturday, December 8 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation. Masses for the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated on Friday, December 7 at 5:00 pm and Saturday, December 8 at 8:30 am. Masses celebrated on Saturday evening will observe the Second Sunday of Advent and not the holy day. I would also like to draw your attention to the second collection on Saturday, December 8 and Sunday, December 9. More than any other, the National Religious Retirement Fund Collection directly benefits the needs of retired Capuchin priests and brothers who have served the church with faith and devotion for many years. If you wish to make a contribution directly to the care of elderly Capuchins, please enclose a check in a separate envelope and make it payable to the Province of Saint Mary. With prayers, Health Aides Positions The Province of St Mary of the Capuchin Order is seeking part-time aides for total care assistance with their Senior Friars. This job requires lifting. Hours are 8am-2pm, various days including weekends are available. Experience preferred. Interested applicants should send resumes to: jobs@capuchin.org please include the days of week that you are available to work. Part-Time Administrative Assistant St. Joseph s Seminary & College Yonkers, NY Experience: 1-2 years University/College Education: Associate Degree Base Pay: Hourly Reports to: Events Coordinator/ Supervisor of Support Staff Send cover letter and resume to: dpizzola@dunwoodie.edu ADVENT WREATHS AND CANDLES THE SCOUTS WILL HAVE THEM OUTSIDE CHURCH THIS WEEKEND AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH OFFICE DURING THE WEEK Advent is here! We are in process of preparations here and want to help you in making your preparations at home. We have the Advent rings available for $9.00. Replacement candles for the Advent wreath are available for $4.00. ($12.00 for the set) Christmas Cards and Car Magnets We have a limited selection of Christmas Cards available through the Parish Office. Package of 14/16 cards 3.00 Car Magnets $3.00 2/$5.00

4 CHRISTMAS DINNER AND CONCERT Mark your calendar! Our annual Christmas Dinner and Concert will take place on Saturday, December 15 th. Don t miss this wonderful Advent event as we mark our waiting for the Savior s birth in song. Dinner at 6:00 pm will include Chicken Marsala, Rice, Pasta, Meatballs, Salad, Bread, Soda, Wine, Coffee and Dessertall catered by Al & Joe Ciuffetelli of Homestyle Caterers. At 7:30 join us for The Choirs of Sacred Heart, accompanied by the Sacred Heart Chamber Orchestra for a wonderful performance of traditional carols and holiday favorites. Concert tickets are $10.00, $8.00 for students and seniors. Dinner tickets are $15.00, $10.00 for students and seniors Tickets went on sale Tuesday, November 27 th. Sponsorship forms are available in the vestibule or through the Parish Office. Dinner reservations are required by December 12 th, but concert tickets will be available at the door. HOLIDAY CONCERT The Male Glee Club of Yonkers invites everyone to their Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 9 th, at Grinton Will Library Auditorium at 3:00 PM. The concert features a collection of Winter Holiday music and solos from the Glee Club. Admission is free. Please join us for an afternoon of musical enjoyment! Defensive Driving Course The Sacred Heart Holy Name will be sponsoring the Defensive Driving Course on Saturday, December 8 th at 8:30 am in the Church Hall. Attendance at this 6 hour program will allow individuals to receive a 10% discount on their liability insurance and up to 4 points off their driver s license. Cost is $40. Please call the Parish Office or Bill Troy ( ) to reserve a seat in this program. Sacred Heart High School has accepted a LARGE donation of athletic and weight training equipment. We need your HELP to disassemble and move it! Moving equipment from E. 9th St, New York on Monday, December 3 rd Carpool from SHHS at 7:45 am or we will reimburse New York parking fees. For more information or to volunteer: Please contact Claire Sullivan csullivan@sacredhearths.org Sacred Heart Scouts Pack and Troop 12 will be holding their Christmas Wreath Sale after all the Masses December 1 & 2 December 8 & 9 $15.00 They will also have the advent rings and candles, Christmas lawn signs and car magnets available Advent Rings $9.00 Candles $4.00 Set $12.00 Lawn signs $7.00 Car Magnets $3.00 2/$5.00 Thank you for your support SACRED HEART FOOD PANTRY The Food Pantry needs for this week are Spaghetti Sauce, Tuna, Rice, Soups On your next shopping trip, please pick up a jar or two and drop off in the vestibule of the church on your way to Mass, or to the Parish Office. We are also collecting canned goods for the Christmas Food Baskets. Please help out with Jello, Pudding, Thank you as always!

5 Family Advent Day (Sponsored by the Parish Council and the Religious Education Program) It is hard to believe that Christmas is just a month away! Unfortunately, in the hustle and bustle of getting ready for Christmas, we forget to take time to reflect on the meaning of Advent. We would like to focus our attention on the Advent preparation time and invite you and your families to the Family ADVENT Day. This Weekend! Sunday, December 2 Cafeteria Immediately following 9:45 Mass Join us for refreshments and some craft activities for the kids. Start the Advent season with a family picture in front of the Advent wreath that you can use for your Christmas cards. The High School Thanksgiving Basket Drive again delivered over 300 baskets to local parishes and needy families. The Big Kids did their jobs well, but Connor, SHHS Class of 2034, came to help Fr. Matt distribute baskets from the Parish Office. A Great Team Effort! Giving Tree Program The Giving Tree is in the Sanctuary on the St. Joseph s side of the church. This year we will once again collect TOYS for children 1-10 years of age. In order to be fair to all of the children that we serve, please follow these guidelines: Gifts should not exceed approximately $25 in value. Please do not include gift cards in the packages. If you would like to include mittens, gloves, scarf or a sweatshirt, please feel free to do so. Gifts may be returned to the Sanctuary by the tree on Saturday or Sunday. Gifts may be returned to the Parish Office Monday through Friday. All gifts should be returned by Tuesday, December 11th. Remember to attach the tag to the outside of your wrapped gift. Thank you for your continued generous support to this program

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