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 January 21, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 REQUESTED BY: 5:00 pm (A) 5:00 pm (H) James Haubold Walter & Joan Haubold SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 8:00 am (H) Clare Dalmas H.H.S. Class of :30 am (A) Intentions of Harkin Family Harkin Family 9:00 am (H) Glen Quillen Mary Ellen Usher 10:30 am (A) 12 Noon (H) Giuseppe Perretta Loving Family MONDAY, JANUARY 22 8:00 am (A) 9:00 am (H) Intentions of Harkin Family Harkin Family TUESDAY JANUARY 23 8:00 am (A) Intentions of Harkin Family Harkin Family 9:00 am (H) WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24 8:00 am (A) Intentions of the Harkin Family Harkin Family 9:00 am (H) Andrew Vanek Jr. & Sr. Utchel Family THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 8:00 am (A) Intentions of the Harkin Family Harkin Family 9:00 am (H) FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 8:00 am (A) Sal Campoli Wife Dora 9:00 am (H) Intentions of the Harkin Family Harkin Family SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 8:00 am (A) Intentions of the Harkin Family Harkin Family 9:00 am (H) Tony Usher Joan Goodwin & Family 5:00 pm (A) Kenneth Podolski Stroud Family 5:00 pm (H) Laura Traynor Theresa Febles & Family SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 8:00 am (H) Ann Marie Gaglardi Nancy Maleska 8:30 am (A) Brianan Mutagh Roche Family 9:00 am (H) Glen Quillen Card Group 10:30 am (A) Michael Imbarrato Jr. Imbarrato Family 12 Noon (H) Lorna Bello Aurora Richter 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 First Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Jonah set out for Nineveh as God asked and told the people that their city would be destroyed in forty days. The people believed him and repented from their evil ways. God did not destroy their city, showing his mercy for those who see the evil of their ways and correct it. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Paul advises the Corinthians that their world is changing, so they should not take their daily trials too seriously. We should remember that the problems of everyday living will not last forever, but the eternal life God promises us will. Gospel: Mark 1:14-20 JANUARY 21, 2018: 3rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Jesus observes Simon and Andrew where they are fishing and tells them to come with him and become fishers of men. They abandon their nets without hesitation to follow him. Next he calls James and his brother John, who also leave what they are doing and follow him without question. A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 21, 2018 After John had been arrested Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: This is the time of fulfillment, the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel....jesus said to them; Come after me and I will make you fishers of men. We meet Jesus as He begins His public ministry as reported by Mark. In summary form the gospel writer tells us what will follow. The message of Jesus is quite clear: Repent and Believe. In a few weeks we will hear those same words, as the blessed ashes are traced upon on our foreheads, the external sign, reflects the disposition of our hearts. I ask myself, if I not only hear the words, but listen to them. As Jesus invited the two sets of brothers to join Him in His ministry, so He calls us today, because this is the time of fulfillment as we are Missionary Disciples. If I truly believe the gospel is the Good News of Jesus, I walk with Him and bring His message to others.

3 Please keep in your prayers the ill of our parish especially: Peter Rasulo, Mary Michna, John Kelly, Kristin Harkin, Juliana Ramirez, Mary Ann Braig, Dee Bronk, Louis Cillo, Susan Sullivan Manuel & Mary Elizabeth Groth. And for those who have died marked by the sign of faith, especially: 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. Have you skipped over important aspects of our Catholic Faith? Would you like to meet with our RCIA team to prepare for your sacraments? Call Maureen at for more information. WEEKLY COLLECTIONS Thank You! ST. MATTHEW & OLPH January 14 $7,226 $6,180 The second collection this weekend is for Repairs & Maintenance. Wednesday, January 24, 2018 Sunday, January 28, 2018 CLASS SCHEDULE: 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 CANDLE DEDICATIONS Our Lady of Perpetual Help Tabernacle Candle In Memory of Sal Campoli req. by wife Dora 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 ST. PATRICK S DAY PARTY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Now that the Christmas & New Year s Celebrations have ended, it s time to begin thinking about, and planning, our parish St. Patrick s Party. We are looking for 6-8 volunteers to help plan the festivities. If you would like to help, please either: Lee Kinnally at wlkinnally@gmail.com or Vince Phelan at VPhelan5@gmail.com or fill out the form below and return it to the rectory: Name: Telephone: 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. HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR ELECTRONIC GIVING? It s Fast, It s Easy, It s SAFE & It s FREE! It s Simple to Sign Up: Log on the parish website: and click on the Parish Giving Logo and follow the easy step by step registration instructions. Please make sure your envelope # is included on the form. Name: Address: Telephone: ENVELOPE NUMBER: It s Secure: Parish Giving is PCI compliant and uses the strongest SSL encryption technology available. Contact Christine at or by office@stmolph.com if you have any questions.

5 Attention: Catholic Teachers in Public Schools The Archdiocesan Catechetical Office is sponsoring An Annual Retreat Day for Catholic Teachers in Public Schools The Annual Retreat Day for Catholic Teachers in Public Schools will take place on Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 9:00 a.m to 1:30 p.m. at the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. Please join our Catholic Teachers in Public Schools both active and now retired from across the Archdiocese of New York. Deepen your appreciation of your ministry as a teacher, share with colleagues and pray and reflect upon Jesus connection with each of us. Where: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers - 55 Ryder Road - Ossining, NY When: Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 9:00 to 1:30 PM Who: Catholic Teachers in Public Schools throughout the Archdiocese of NY A suggested donation of $25 is requested to help defray the cost. For more information: contact Regional Office at Zelide.Ceccagno@archny.org or Eucharistic Adoration Seminar St. Joseph's Seminary (Yonkers) Friday, February 16, 7pm Presentation by James Monti, Author of "Praying in the Presence of Our Lord" More information and registration: nyliturgy.org/workshops Contact: liturgy@archny.org or , x8177 Donations of nonperishable food items are collected in the back of St. Matthew's Church and are picked up and delivered after the 12 O'clock mass on Sunday to St. Peter s Food Pantry in Yonkers. Your donations are greatly needed and appreciated. FORMED Free Catholic Movies, E-Books, Audios, and Programs. Go to Formed.org and use our parish code RFQDQG Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents Whose Children of Any Age Have Died By Any Cause. One day Spiritual Retreats: January 13, February 24, April 28, and October 20, Call or register online: WE D LIKE TO CONNECT WITH YOU! Sign up for important updates from the parish via or text. or text STMOLPH to from your phone

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