THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SAINT MATTHEW & OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

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1 THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SAINT MATTHEW & OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP The Week of February 11, th Sunday in Ordinary Time SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 REQUESTED BY: 5:00 pm (A) Intention of Mary Elizabeth Growth Kathleen Growth 5:00 pm (H) Tony Usher Usher Family SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 8:00 am (H) Phyllis Mozilo DiBennedetto Family 8:30 am (A) Donald Burns David Burns 9:00 am (H) George Richter Phyllis Richter 10:30 am (A) Peter Brancucci Stroud Family 12 Noon (H) Domenico & Lucrezia Stagliano Daughter Liby MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12 8:00 AM) Jerry Sheehan McCarthy Family 9:00 am (H) Special Intention Anonymous TUESDAY FEBRUARY 13 8:00 am (A) Maurice Sheehan McCarthy Family 9:00 am (H) Raphaela Pasanello Jim Pasanello WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 - ASH WEDNESDAY 8:00 am (A) Intention of Harkin Family Harkin Family 9:00 am (H) Special Intention Anonymous 7:00 pm (A) For the Parishioners 7:00 pm (H) For the Parishioners THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 8:00 am (A) Intention of Harkin Family Harkin Family 9:00 am (H) Joseph Ciavalella Staci & Alex FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 8:00 am (A) Intention of Harkin Family Harkin Family 9:00 am (H) Dec d Members of Gorman, Zucal, and Longa Families Dennis & Marianne SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 8:00 am (A) 9:00 am (H) Intention of Harkin Family Harkin Family 5:00 pm (A) Kathleen (Kitty) Reilly Michael & Marie Doyle 5:00 pm (H) Janet L. Dean 12th Anniversary By Family SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 8:00 am (H) Gloria Rodriquez Zardoya & Fonseca Family 8:30 am (A) Dec d Members of Burns Family David Burns 9:00 am (H) Clara Moore Her Family 10:30 am (A) Carol Ann Kealy Kevin Kealy 12 Noon (H) Anna Zahurak Her Family Key: (A) = Ardsley (H) = Hastings If you would like to bring the gifts up during the offertory procession, please see an Usher before Mass begins.

2 FEBRUARY 11, 2018: SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Leviticus 13:1-2, The Lord tells Moses and Aaron that anyone bearing the sore of leprosy must first be seen by Aaron or one of the other priests, and that as long as the sore is upon him, He shall dwell apart, making his abode outside the camp. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:31 11:1 Paul instructs the Corinthians to do everything for the glory of God, to avoid offending others, and to be imitators of Christ. Gospel: Mark 1:40-45 Jesus takes pity on a leper and cures him of his disease with a warning not to say but to show himself to the priest and make an offering. Instead of remaining silent, the leper greatly publicized the healing, making it impossible for Jesus to enter the town openly. A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 11, 2018 A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, If you wish you can make me clean. Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him and said to him, I do will it. Be made clean. This week, we begin the season of Lent, a time of renewal and repentance. We have a tendency to approach this time from a traditional posture. Ashes, meatless Fridays and Stations of the Cross. All are part of our practice and tradition. Wait a minute. Picture the lonely leper, ill and isolated, but with firm faith and determination, violating the rules imposed through Moses, approaching Jesus, seeking much needed help. I am he! Consider for a moment what it took for him to act. He was desperate, knowing the reality of His condition. He spoke If you wish,.. He heard the will of Jesus, felt His compassion, was touched by the healer. I am he! May I seriously consider how to begin Lent this year and live renewal and repentance with the leper to be healed, cleansed and enlivened. Lent is God s gift to me this year.

3 Please keep in your prayers the ill of our parish especially: Mary Michna, John Kelly, Kristin Harkin, Juliana Ramirez, Dee Bronk, Louis Cillo, Susan Sullivan Manuel, Mary Elizabeth Groth, Julian Marino, Nora Lennon, Oscar C. Boretta, Christina Torpie & Bonnie Taylor And for those who have died marked by the sign of faith, especially: WEEKLY COLLECTIONS - Thank You! ST. MATTHEW & OLPH February 4 $6,464 $6,397 Maintenance & Repairs $2,128 $1,870 There are two collections this weekend. The second collection is the Archdiocesan collection for Peter s Pence. If you know of any parishioners who are ill and would like to be visited by a priest, please contact the rectory at 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, Michael Parton-Navy. St. Stanislaus Kostka Society will be having their Coffee Hour on Sundays, following the 9:00am Mass in the Rectory meeting room. All are welcome to attend. BANNS OF MARRIAGE: III - Michael McSpedon & RoseMarie Stabile CANDLE & FLOWER DEDICATIONS Our Lady of Perpetual Help Tabernacle Candle Special Intention for Amelia Cantatore CLASS SCHEDULE: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 Sunday, February 18, 2018 Please Note: In case of inclement weather and classes needing to be cancelled, a FLOCKNOTE will be sent out to all parents/guardians as soon as a decision is made to cancel classes. A message will also be published on the parish website: and notification will be sent to radio station: WHUD. If you have not yet signed up for FLOCKNOTE please do so as soon as possible by Texting STMOLPH to or visit: ww.flocknote.com Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Prayer Group will meet on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:30pm at OLPH Church. All are invited to come share in God's love. Please call Lourdes for more information or for prayer requests. Recitation of The Rosary: St. Matthew s on the 1st Saturday of each month following the 9:00 am Mass.

4 Mass with Distribution of Ashes OLPH: 8:00 am & 7:00 pm St. Matthew: 9:00 am & 7:00 pm February 14, 2018 FORMED FOR LENT Free Catholic Movies, E-Books, Audios, and Programs for the Lenten Season. Go to Formed.org and use our parish code RFQDQG LENTEN FASTING & ABSTINENCE: Ash Wednesday begins the 40 day preparation for Easter. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence from meat. For members of the Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. Lent is a time for reflection and repentance. It is also a time for almsgiving. One noteworthy charity that's come to our attention is Heifer International ( The organization raises money that buys livestock from goats to water buffalo allowing recipients around the world to achieve self-sufficiency as well as to pass on the fruits of their labors by donating offspring of the animals they've raised to others. In the coming weeks, we will be raising money for Heifer International. We ask you to make contributions in the form of cash in an envelope labeled for heifer.org and placed in the weekly collection We will inform parishioners how much money we raised, and what we were able to buy. We hope you will join us in this effort.

5 SAVE THE DATE We will be having our St. Patrick s Party and look forward to celebrating with everyone. Who: The Parish of St. Matthew & Our Lady of Perpetual Help What: Corned Beef & Cabbage Beverages Beef Stew Music Irish Soda Bread. Pipers Salad 50/50 Drawing Dessert Step Dancers Laughs, stories, good times Blarney When: Where: Why: Sunday, March 11 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm Our Lady of Perpetual Help Gym Why not? It s time to party and celebrate St. Patrick, the patron saint of our Archdiocese. We will have cost and ticket availability information next week. Reservations and prepayment are required. Don t delay. To reserve please call the rectory from 9:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday at Do you use If not, what are you waiting for? Call Christine for more information or to sign up: Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents Whose Children of Any Age Have Died By Any Cause. One day Spiritual Retreats: February 24, April 28, and October 20, Call or register online: IRS CONTRIBUTION FORMS: If you would like a 2017 Contributions form for tax purposes, please fill out the form below and return it to the rectory. Please make sure your envelope # is included on the form. Name: Telephone # Address: ENVELOPE #

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