January 1, 2017 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

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1 Church: 854 Midland Avenue, Yonkers, Phone: Fax: Webpage: School: 40 Brewster Avenue, Yonkers, Phone: Fax: Webpage: MASSES Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM Solemn Mass with adult & children s choirs, 12:00 Noon Monday - Friday: 7:15AM and 8:30AM Saturdays: 8:30AM Holy Days: As Announced CONFESSIONS Saturdays from 4:00PM to 4:45PM in the Church except Holy Saturday DEVOTIONS The Rosary is recited daily at 8:10AM before the 8:30AM Mass Miraculous Medal Novena: every Monday after the 8:30AM Mass Novena in honor of St. Ann: every Tuesday after the 8:30AM Mass EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday at 9:00 AM and ending with Benediction at 8:00 PM CATHOLIC BIBLE STUDY Every Tuesday from 7:30-8:30 PM in Fr. Anthony Hall SERVED BY Rev. Andrew P. Carrozza, Pastor Rev. James Annor-Ohene, Parochial Vicar Mr. Michael P. Vicario, Principal/D.R.E. Miss Gail Gavin, Parish Secretary Mr. Paul Loman, Director of Music PARISH ACTIVITIES Adult & Children s Choir Altar Servers Bereavement Support Group Bible Study, Fishers of Men Society Golden Agers Homebound Visitation & Ministers Knights of Columbus Lectors Sports Programs Teen Club Ushers COMMITTEES Parish Council Respect Life Committee BAPTISM Baptisms are held on Sundays at 1:00 PM in the chapel. To arrange a baptism, please contact the Rectory. MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made a minimum of six (6) months in advance. A marriage preparation program is required. SERVICE TO THE SICK If someone is homebound or in the hospital, please call the Rectory. Arrangements will be made for the person to be visited and to receive the Sacraments. R.C.I.A. Adults seeking to Enter the Catholic Church or complete their Christian Initiation should contact the rectory. PARISH MEMBERSHIP All new families are welcome to the parish, and every new family should be properly registered. If you move or change address, please notify the Rectory. January 1, 2017 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

2 St. Ann s Parish Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God January 1, 2017 Sun., Jan. 1, 2017 The Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God 5:00PM Sat. Rose & John Collins 8:00AM For St. Ann s Parishioners 10:00AM Carmela, George, Philip, Carmela & Lorenzo Calvi 12 noon Silvio DiMeglio Monday, January 2, St. s Basil the Great, and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church 7:15AM Michael Attilli 8:30AM Salvatore, Luciano, Biagio & Lucia Labruzzo Tuesday, January 3, Christmas Weekday 7:15AM Phillis D Annucci 8:30AM Antonio & Maddalena Chiodi Wednesday, January 4, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 7:15AM Luigi Pate 8:30AM Intentions of Rosanna Renzo Thursday, January 5, St. John Neumann, Bishop 7:15AM Gabriele, Rosa & Michael Arlia 8:30AM John & Margie Pazienza Friday, January 6, Christmas Weekday 7:15AM Franco & Evelina Runco 8:30AM Christina Luzzi Saturday, January 7, Christmas Weekday 8:30AM Pina Abruzzese Sun. Jan. 8, The Epiphany of the Lord 5:00 PM Sat. Antonio Tata & Egidia D Aloisio 8:00 AM Catherine V. Nipper 10:00 AM For St. Ann s Parishioners 12 noon Silvio DiMeglio Pathway to a Blessed Marriage A weekend retreat for married couples based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Come and take the next step, a rare opportunity to reflect together on God s plan for your lives, to renew your marital lave and to deepen your spiritual intimacy. God has you on a path to holiness. Fr. Jason Smith, LC a priest of the Legionaries of Christ, will preach and be available along with Fr. Edward Hopkins, LC and Fr. Donald O Keefe, LC for the Sacraments and Spiritual guidance. The retreat will begin on, Friday, January 27th to Sunday, January 29th at The Cooper Beach Inn, Ivorytown, CT Private room with private bath for each couple; each room uniquely decorated. Only 9 rooms available and, it s $ per couple with includes meals and materials. For more details and to register online visit: or call: , or mwohlfert@arcol.org Priests Schedule for next Sunday, January 8, 2017 The Epiphany of the Lord Saturday 5:00PM - Fr. Annor Sunday 8:00 AM - Fr. Carrozza 10:00 AM - Fr. Annor 12:00 PM - Fr. Carrozza SUNDAY COLLECTION Unavailable due to early printing of the bulletin Please pray for the following who are ill: Rose Perrella, Blanca Castro Fuentes, Benny Rivera, Vincent Soccodato, Maria Cadacia, Josephine Cistica, Gregory Crotty, Josie Esposito, John McCain, Adam Martin, Susan Nagle, Robert Peterson, Sgt. Edward Ryan, Dante Riccoboni, Marilyn Laspina, and Tom Worthington. And for those who recently died, especially Salvatore Messina, and Christopher Palandra, may they rest in peace. Respect Life The Respect Life rose and candle are offered this week for intentions of Domenica DeLaurentis Memorial This week Altar Bread and Wine are offered In loving memory of Luigi Pate Volunteers are needed at Cabrini of Westchester in Dobbs Ferry. If you have a few hours to spare to give this rewarding experience, please contact Simone Smith, Director of Human Resources and Volunteers at: ex: 571 or call Sister Monica or Yvonne at ex: 592. Page 2 482

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4 Cardinal Dolan published this article back in November, but it s message is timeless. It gives excellent guidance on celebrating funerals and delivering eulogies. Page 4 482

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7 St. Ann s Parish Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God January 1, 2017 I hope you have taken a moment to view the new painting of the Blessed Mother that now resides in the rear of the church. This painting is a copy of the much smaller original painted by Fr. Julio M. Ciavaglia, CRSP, a Barnabite Father and Rector of the National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima in Lewiston, NY, near Niagara Falls. Today being the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is an ideal occasion to share with you what Fr. Ciavaglia has written about all the beautiful symbolism in the painting: Mary, Patroness of the United States, is presented here as Our Lady of Fatima. At Fatima Mary predicted dire consequences for humanity if we did not pray and work for our own personal conversion and peace. The grief she has for the results of the violence done to her children is shown in her clasping the American Flag to her Immaculate Heart surrounded by a crown of thorns, which she indicated would triumph. Hanging next to the flag is the Rosary which she commanded us to pray in order to obtain personal conversion and true peace. The arrangement of the flag is itself symbolic. Only 12 of the 50 stars are clearly visible, these refer to Mary s 12 star crown as Queen of Heaven and Earth. Around her Heart are four white stars. Three represent the Most Holy Trinity. She is represented by the fourth. At the bottom of the flag there are also four drops of blood. The top three represent the three crash sites: New York, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania. The fourth drop is for the blood shed by the firefighters, police and others who gave their lives trying to rescue the victims. It is easy to see that one of the clouds is formed by smoke rising from the Northeast of the United States where the September 11 attacks took place. The clouds in the foreground are turbulent showing the present fears, doubts and the uncertainty of the situation. The clouds in the distance however are placid indicating to us the hope that there will be true peace and justice for all. Catholic Elementary School Open Houses January 3, January 31, 2017 The Catholic School Region of Central Westchester invites you to experience Catholic Schools in action by visiting on a TOURING TUESDAY open house event. Prospective parents are invited to visit between the hours of 9:00AM to 11:00AM or by appointment. Reservations are required for TOURING TUESDAYS. RSVP to or Please note that additional Open House dates and times may be scheduled during Catholic Schools Week. ALL ABOARD FOR LIFE Reserve your seats NOW for our pilgrimage to Washington, DC., on Friday, January 27, 2017! The fare is $50 per adult and $25 per child (10-17yrs) accompanied by a parent or with signed parental permission. Please call St. Joseph s Rectory at: for more information. Any donation to help with our expenses would be most welcome! Page 7 482