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1 The Parish of and Church of : 869 Lexington Ave, New York, NY Church of : 411 East 68 th Street, New York, NY (212) parish@svsc.info September 9, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Requiem Mass on 9/11 On Tuesday, September 11, there will be a sung Requiem Mass in the Dominican Rite at 7 pm at the Rosary Altar of. The Schola Cantorum will sing Cristóbal de Morales' Missa pro defunctis á 4. This Mass, sponsored by the New York Purgatorial Society, will be offered in particular memory of those who died in Exaltation of the Holy Cross Friday, September 14 is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. There will be a Solemn Mass at at 5:15 pm. The Schola Cantorum will sing music of the Italian Renaissance: Gregorio Allegri's Missa Christus resurgens; Claudio Merulo's Adoramus te; and Andrea Gabrieli's O crux splendidior á 8. An All Night Watch before the Blessed Sacrament will immediately follow the 5:15 pm Mass. Solemn Vespers with the Schola will be sung at 7:30 pm, and, over the course of the night, Compline, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, the Rosary, and Lauds will also be prayed. The Watch will conclude with Benediction and Sung Mass for the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows the next morning, Saturday, September 15, at 9 am. One of two such All Night Watches offered annually in the Parish, this one is offered for the intentions for those suffering in the hospitals and for those who care for them. Almsgiving Sunday Next week, Sunday, September 16 there will be a second collection to help the Parish's Deficit Reduction. Parish Coffee Join us for coffee (tea), cake, and conversation next weekend, Sunday, September 16 after the 10 am Mass at Vestibule. Dominican Third Order Are you a layperson, who believes that you are called to a more profound interior life, through the charisms of the Dominican Order? Then you may want to visit the Dominican Third Order (Lay Fraternity) Chapter that meets in the Parish Center of on the third Thursday of each month from 6-8 pm. All are welcome. You can find out more about the Lay Fraternity at or visit our blog at blogspot.com/. Dominican Friars Health Care Ministry: Does God Always Answer our Prayers? Please take a copy of Fr. Jonah's latest Reflection: "Does God Always Answer our Prayers?", available in both of our parish churches. Father's reflection can also be found on our website at Mass and Confessions Saturday Vigil: 6:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 12:00 noon, 6:00 pm Weekdays: 8:00 am, 12:10 pm, 6:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am Confessions Saturday: 5:00 5:50 pm Weekdays: 5:20 5:50 pm Parish Vespers Sunday: 5:30 pm Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am, 5:00 pm Weekdays: 7:00 am, 5:15 pm Saturday: 9:00 am Confessions Saturday: 3:00 3:50 pm Weekdays: 4:40 5:05 pm Liturgy of the Hours and Other Prayer Monday Friday: 7:35 am (Morning Prayer) 5:30 pm (Office of Readings and Evening Prayer) Wednesday: 6:30 pm (Rosary) 7:30 pm (Holy Hour) Monday Friday: 5:00 pm (Rosary) Our Lady of Perpetual Help Prayer Group Wednesday: 6:30 pm Queen of Peace Prayer Group Saturday: 9:30 am

2 Parish Office 869 Lexington Ave, NY, NY (212) Office Hours: Monday Friday: 9 am 1 pm, 2 5 pm 411 East 68 th Street, NY, NY Office Hours: Monday Friday: 10 am 3 pm Parish Staff Very Rev. Walter Wagner, o.p. Pastor Rev. Joseph Allen, o.p. Vicar Rev. Luke Hoyt, o.p. Vicar for Formation Bro. Damian McCarthy, o.p. Sacristan Deacon John M. Powers Lee Ann Rubino Business Manager James D. Wetzel Director of Music and Organist Monica Czausz Assistant Organist Lisa Harrelson Coordinator of Catechesis and Youth Ministry Rachel Miller Administrative Assistant Tony Hicks Church Custodian Tracey Hicks Church Custodian High School (212) Sr. Gail Morgan, o.p. Principal Dominican Shrine of St. Jude (212) Parish Information Welcome to the Parish of and in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, served by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. For general information about the parish, its many organizations, an overview of the current year s schedule of events, and how to become more involved in our common life, please take a red Parish Handbook. A Music Brochure, Music as Holy Preaching, contains a list of this season s concerts and repertoire for all choral services as well as information about the St. Cecilia Guild. Both of these booklets are available in the narthex of both churches and online. To register as a parishioner, please use the form found at the back of the Handbook or online. Follow us on and sign-up for alerts by notifying parish@svsc.info. Parish Calendar September Sunday, September 9 23 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Religious Education Registration Tuesday, September 11 7 pm New York Purgatorial Society Requiem Mass at Friday, September 14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross 5:15 pm Solemn Mass with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at St. CatherineSolemn a Followed by All Night Watch at Saturday, September 15 Our Lady of Sorrows 9 am Benediction and Sung Mass at Sunday, September th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30 am Music resumes at 10 am Family Mass resumes at 11 am Parish Coffee at Monday, September 17 6:45 pm RCIA Begins at Tuesday, September 18 6:45 pm Parish Study at Sunday, September th Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday, September 25 6:45 pm Parish Study at Saturday, September 29 Michaelmas 12 noon Sung Mass at the High Altar at Sunday, September th Sunday in Ordinary Time 12 noon Solemn Mass with Confirmations at Schola Cantorum returns to the Solemn Mass October Tuesday, October 2 6:45 pm Parish Study at Sunday, October 7 Rosary Sunday Monday, October 8 Columbus Day Parish Offices Closed Regular Mass & Confession Schedule Tuesday, October 9 6:45 pm Parish Study at Sunday, October th Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday, October 16 6:45 pm Parish Study at

3 Setting Out Again in Faith I believe that in God s providence the good times and bad times of life inform each other. Adversity can teach us the right way to be prosperous, and prosperity can teach us how to have adversity in perspective. In the wake of August s devastating church news about sexual abuse by clergy and its cover-up, I tried, and I am sure my Brothers tried, to offer an immediate response through our preaching at Mass on the Feast of the Assumption and the two following Sundays. A spiritual adrenalin gets one through such moments, but the long haul demands energy born of reflection. Over these past days I have been trying to seek the insight and muster the stamina to shape a parish year in light of recent developments. Neither came easily, but August declined to give me an extension. For three years we have been molding the life of a new Parish Community, and all of that work came together in the Spring s beautiful jubilee celebrations. It would be tempting to cling to that moment of happiness, to decide that we are a great parish, and thereby insulated from these painful developments. Perhaps the opposite temptation would be to suspend all normal operations and focus exclusively on this crisis. But if we are Catholic we are connected: the pain of the whole Church pains us, and her risks are posed to us as well. At the same time our Catholicism also presents us a whole way of life. The Eucharist remains itself in any crisis, and even this crisis will not be more powerful than the goodness of God. I think we will respond faithfully and fruitfully if we integrate confronting the issue with growing the life of the parish. In recent days my reading and conversing give me the impression that people want the Church to address the devastation caused by abuse, and to pursue justice for perpetrators, but also to understand the roots and patterns of this evil. At the level of our Parish I think this mandates us to pray, study, and actively respond. The latter will necessitate a safe forum in which parishioners can express their feelings about all of this. We Dominicans also need a space to let you know what we have done since 2002 to become aware of past abuse and to prevent its recurrence. A multifaceted response comports with the Dominican identity of the parish, and reflects the assurance, born of faith, that if we pursue truth we will find the goodness of God. Reflecting on our jubilee delivers that promise to me, for it is the prosperity I remember in this profound sadness. In the days and weeks ahead I will be looking for the ways to best accomplish this, but the means to prayer lie close at hand, we have already scheduled the annual all night watch at St. Catherine s for September 14 and 15, the beautiful consecutive feasts of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and Our Lady of Sorrows. In recent years we have observed this vigil as a way to remember those experiencing the Lord s Passion in their bodies through the mystery of sickness and also those who walk with them and experience the mystery of compassion. We can certainly include in this prayer those who bear in their bodies and spirits the wounds caused by abuse in the Church as well as those who minister to them. Please see if you can spare some time on Friday evening the 14th, or Saturday morning the 15th to be before our Eucharistic Lord. This will be time to present him with the anguish and anger of victims and their families, and also with the scandalized hearts of the faithful. Finally we need to lay before the Lord our longing for the church to be a place of safety for all her members and of transparency in all her dealings. The Bulletin has the times and types of prayer that will make up this vigil. Please watch this space for developments. The ongoing life of our parish will remind us of what we seek to protect from predators and it will disclose that abiding presence of Christ which the abuser cannot take away. Please be receptive to what is offered you in Parish Study, RCIA, and in our religious education programs. The more deeply we live the life of the church, the more surely we will be able to improve it. This Sunday I will be away from the parish. The congested summer did not allow me a chance to visit my parents in Louisville, and so I will be with them until Monday. Peace! Fr. Walter

4 Mass Intentions Sunday, September 9 6:00 pm (Vigil) John A. Weisz (D) 8:00 am For the Deceased members of the Bowler, Yerkes, & Williams Families (D) 9:30 am Peggy Oswald Manning (D) 12 noon Jack, Natalie, Marie, & Francis Egan O'Brien (D) 6:00 pm Carmel Ruhan (D) Monday, September 10 8:00 am For the Deceased members of the Parish & the Order (D) 12:10 pm Luz V. Gonzalez (D) 6:00 pm Catherine & Patrick McGlade (D) Tuesday, September 11 8:00 am John, Anton, Nora, Robert, & Louie Deduukaj & Families 12:10 pm John A. Weisz (D) 6:00 pm Stella Formosa (D) Wednesday, September 12 8:00 am Bart & Bridget McGovern (D) 12:10 pm Jeanne Gorski (D) 6:00 pm Nely Miranda (D) Thursday, September 13 8:00 am Christopher Sabia (D) 12:10 pm Carmel Ruhan (D) 6:00 pm Claudette Colbert (D) Friday, September 14 8:00 am Pericles Consunji (D) 12:10 pm William Joyce (D) 6:00 pm Patricia, Richard, & Garrett Keegan (D) Saturday, September 15 8:00 am Joseph McGovern & Kathleen Redmond (D) Mass Intentions Sunday, September 9 4:00 pm (Vigil) Supan Family (D) 10:00 am For the People of the Parish 5:00 pm Todd Perotta (D) Monday, September 10 7:00 am For the Patrons of the Shrine of Saint Jude 5:15 pm Franziska & John Koestner (D) Tuesday, September 11 7:00 am Florance O'Leary (D) 5:15 pm Eugene O'Conner Wednesday, September 12 7:00 am For the Patrons of the Shrine of Saint Jude 5:15 pm Florance O'Leary (D) Thursday, September 13 7:00 am Eugene O'Conner 5:15 pm Cecille Belle (D) Friday, September 14 7:00 am Purgatorial Society (D) 5:15 pm Wynne Lowell (D) Saturday, September 15 9:00 am Molly Tobin (D) Parish Prayer Intentions Contact the Parish Office to add a name to this list Maritza Abreu, Joseph Robert Cusimano, Connie de la Cruz, Chris Eddy, David Gale, Marie Harrington, Christopher Heath, William Heath, Carolyn Kelly, Margaret King, Roberto Lovato, Theresa Mooney, Brian Praetzel, Julie Praetzel, Roseanne Reilly, Anchalee Sae-Lim, Helen Skoratowicz, & Jumlong Ullitavee. Please pray for the repose of the souls of Theresa Dobrzynski, Sr. Esther Marie Estero, ssf, Libet Johnson, Richard Langer, Nick Raynes, John Rocchio, Raymond Schwede, and the souls of all our recently deceased. We continue to pray for the sick, the dying, and their families in Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, the Hospital for Special Surgery, and Rockefeller University Hospital. Candle Intentions The seven-day candles are available for an offering of $15 each. St. Vincent Sanctuary Lamps Rene Concepcion (D); Ramon & Fernando Gonzalez (L); Anthony Mortelliti; Ralph B. Spencer (D); For the People of the Parish; Special Intention; Intention of Donor St. Vincent Sanctuary Madonna Jack Ryan Keegan St. Vincent Pieta Lamp Well-being of Christians in the Middle East St. Catherine Sanctuary Lamp Maria Marta Litrenta St. Catherine Purgatorial Candle Renato S. Ventigan (d); Rosa J. Silan(d) St. Catherine Rosary Altar Candle Maria Marta Litrenta; Intention of the donor St. Catherine Blessed Mother Candle Priscilla Ventigan Mass Intentions may be reserved in the Parish Office Monday Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm, and in the Church Office of Monday Friday, 10:00 am 3:00 pm.

5 Magnificat Day The Magnificat Day is coming to Brooklyn's historic Kings Theatre on October 6. The day promised to be memorable, filled with uplifting prayer, world-class music, fellowship with the Magnificat family and an opportunity to venerate the relics of Saint Therese, the Little Flower, and her parents, Saints Louis and Zelie Martin. The day will feature keynote addresses from Sean Cardinal O'Malley, o.f.m., Cap., Bishop Robert Barron, Fr. Peter Cameron, o.p., and Dr. Scott Hahn. For more information or to register, visit Mary Manning Walsh Home Annual Walk-A-Thon The Volunteer Association of Mary Manning Walsh Home invites the parishioners of and Parish to join our 31st Annual Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, September 15. The Walk raises funds to support programs which the volunteers provide for the residents. Participants' fee is $15 for adults and $12 for children (pets are also welcome without charge) which includes a souvenir T-shirt, refreshments in the park, and lunch upon return to the Home. Registration will begin at 7:30 am. Mass will be offered at 8 am in the Holy Family Chapel at the Home (1339 York Avenue, at 72nd Street), followed by a light breakfast. The Walk begins at 9:30 am at Mary Manning Walsh to Central Park. All are invited to return for a gala party with food and beverages in the Mary Manning Walsh Home auditorium at 1:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you and having your participation in this fun-filled, successful event. For further information contact Sr. Michael Mary at (212) Wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas' series at the NYU Catholic Center On Saturday, September 22, Fr. Andrew Hofer, o.p. will teach the first installment of this year's 'Wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas' series at the NYU Catholic Center. The topic is "Sharing Joys and Sorrows: Christ's Life and Ours." Mass will be at 12 pm, followed by refreshments at 12:30 pm. The first lecture at 1 pm and the second at 2:30 pm. Register online at thomisticinstitute.org or thomisticinstitute@dhs.edu. Collections August 26, 2018 Regular Offertory: $13,061 Attendance: 978 Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception The Archdiocese of New York invites you to join them for a special day of prayer and devotion to Mary and her Son, Jesus. On Saturday, October 6, there will once again be an archdiocesan pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., to visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. If you have never been on a pilgrimage before, please consider joining us for a day of prayer, reflection, and trust in her care as we visit the basilica affectionately known as Mary s Shrine. Buses will depart from across the archdiocese and there will be time to tour the basilica, pray the rosary together, and celebrate Holy Mass before returning home. For more information and to register, please visit adnypilgrimage.eventbrite.com. You might even consider bringing a friend or family member with you for what is sure to be a wonderful day! If you are interested in joining me on October 6, please visit adnypilgrimage.eventbrite.com or pilgrimage@archny.org. May we all rest in her care and trust in the loving mercy of her Son, Jesus. Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville Annual Dominican Gala The Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville, NY will host their Annual Dominican Gala on November 2, at The Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY. Cocktails begin at 6 pm followed by dinner and dancing. This year the Congregation is proud to honor Al Roker, NBC's Meteorologist, and Sr. Ave Clark, author and founder of the Heart to Heart Ministry in Bayside, NY. Raised in Queens, NY, Al and his 5 siblings attended Elementary School in St. Albans, where the Dominican Sisters taught. Currently the co-host and weatherman of The Today Show, Al has the undivided attention of the nation (over 32 million viewers per week) every weekday morning as America prepares for work. Sr. Ave Clark, o.p. has been an Amityville Dominican Sister for 56 years. An author of several books and articles, Sr. Ave taught primary and special education and was the Coordinator of Religious Education for people with special needs for the Diocese of Brooklyn. Twenty five years ago she started the Heart to Heart Ministry that shares spiritual retreats and evenings of prayer for parishes, diocesan agencies, and those in need. The Dominican Gala raises critical funds to support the ministries of the Sisters of St. Dominic. For more information about tickets or how you can support the event, please contact Mary Fuchs, Director of Advancement at (631) ext. 241 or mfuchs@amityop.org.

6 PARISH STUDY FALL TERM, 2018 MUSIC IN PARISH LIFE Tuesdays in the Parish Hall of 6:45 7:45 PM Taught by James D. Wetzel, Director of Music and Organist September 18 September 25 October 2 October 9 October 16 October 23 October 30 November 6 November 13 November 20 The Handmaid of the Lord: Music in the Liturgy General primer of the function of music in the Mass and the Office Review of the liturgies they serve and the liturgical calendar From Generation to Generation: History of Church Music History of church music Listening and programmatic examples of various programs The King of Instruments for the King of Kings: The Pipe Organ Organ demonstration/lecture in the choir stalls Hour-long recital at 7:30 PM Singing the Mass: Ordinaries and Propers, Prayers and Readings Hierarchy of sung portions of a Low, Sung, and Solemn Mass Chant and Polyphony; Congregational and Choral Singing at Mass: Motets and Hymns Music as commentary Vernacular vs. Latin hymnody Singing the Liturgy of the Hours Office Hymnody Parish s Vespers customary Polyphony of Vespers and Evensong Questioning Everything: Planning the Liturgical Year What determines who sings what and when? How is repertoire chosen? text, length, musical integrity, stylistic variety, resource manageability How does a rehearsal run? Making a Concerted Effort: Performance or Worship Religious vs. Liturgical Music Concert Hall vs. Church A musical prelude to the Solemn Requiem Music in Its Proper Context: Solemn Requiem Mass Requiem in C, MH. 155 Johann Michael Haydn ( ) The Sum of Its Parts Looking back and going forward: achievements and goals Question and answer session

7 Regis High School Open House Regis High School, an all-scholarship Jesuit secondary school for Catholic boys, announces its Open House for students and their parents, to occur on Thursday, October 4th, from 5:30-8:30 pm. For additional information, please write, , or call: Eric Di Michele, Director of Admissions, Regis High School, 55 East 84 th Street, New York, NY 10028, (212) ext. 2057, Bereavement Support Group The Parish's bereavement support group will begin a new series, starting on September 6, for those who are mourning the recent loss of a loved one. The eight weekly sessions, which will meet on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm, will help guide persons who are mourning the recent loss of a loved one by sharing with others who are grieving and being supported during a difficult time. Reading and discussion materials will be provided. This Week of Grace The Holy Father s Prayer Intention for September That young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries. Community Notes Please welcome Fr. Allen Moran, o.p., who has joined the community at Priory. Fr. Moran most recently served as the Prior of our house in Cincinnati. He will now serve as Treasurer of our Province. Sunday, September 9 The 23 Sunday of the Year In most years we celebrate today the Feast of St. Peter Claver, a Catalan Jesuit priest who lived from , and worked in Colombia among the slaves. Pray for an end to racial prejudice. Pray for all those trapped in involuntary servitude through human trafficking. Pray for the Society of Jesus and all its endeavors. Monday, September 10 Pray for the Pastoral Council as it meets this evening. Tuesday, September 11 The Seventeenth Anniversary of 9/11 Remember those who died on this day in 2001, and pray for their families and friends who will never forget their loss. Pray for all who have died in terrorist attacks. Pray for our intelligence and counter-intelligence communities. Pray that the life of the world may somehow come out from under the shadow of terrorism. Thursday, September 13 St. John Chrysostom (Memorial) We can honor this courageous preacher ( ) by praying that the preaching of the Church may always tell challenging truths to those who hold power. Friday, September 14 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Feast) Pray for the fruitfulness of the our all night watch to be held this evening at St. Catherine s. Pray for the patients in the hospitals of our neighborhood. Join to the spiritual work of this day all who suffer the effects of sexual abuse by clergy. Pray for the meeting of our Provincial Council, to be held at today and tomorrow. This will be first meeting of this group, which was formed by election during the 2018 chapter. Saturday, September 15 Our Lady of Sorrows (Memorial) Pray for all who experience the mystery of compassion, who through work or relationship are present to the suffering of the sick and dying, especially their families, the medical professionals who care for them. and for the chaplains who attend them. On this day of Mary at the Foot of the Cross, pray for parents who must endure the suffering of their children.