Happy Mother's Day Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she smiles at the future.

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1 Happy Mother's Day Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she smiles at the future. Proverbs 31: Bon Venture Services, LLC St. Margaret of Antioch Church 115 W. CENTRAL AVENUE PEARL RIVER, NY 10965

2 Page 2 From the Desk of Father Raaser Happy Mother s Day! For those whose mothers and grandmothers are still alive love, cherish and thank them today. For those whose mothers have gone home to the Lord, let us pray for them at Mass. We also honor the Mother of the Lord today. Her maternal love embraces all of us. Our Blessed Lady is the model for motherhood. There is one more gifted mother, the great mystery and gift of the Church as our Mother. From the beginning, the early Christians referred to the Church, as our Holy Mother. The Church through the waters of baptism gives us the Divine life of God. A special day to honor motherhood is a part of every major civilization, culture and nation. Motherhood is bringing forth life, sustaining and encouraging their children. Many women who have never been mothers physically, nevertheless, brim with the ability and the passion to give and protect life and to cherish others. They teach and lead by example, they are mothers without physical children, yet they have so many more. We honor today the transcendent gift of motherhood in all its forms. Honor those who nurture others by visits to home and hospital, by providing a safe and cheerful place for preschoolers, or by being a loving, guiding presence for teenagers. Honor the older women who so often are the very backbone of parish life. Honor and thank our spiritual mothers, particularly our religious sisters, who sacrificed much to teach and to mold so many of us. In fact, in some of the women religious orders, the nuns were called mother and not sister. We need also to pray for those who have lost a child, or who have unsuccessfully tried to become mothers, and mothers who have placed their children for adoption. We pray for women who may be hurting on this day. God gave us mothers so that we could learn how to love and how to be loved. He gave us His own mother so that all mothers, and through them all of us, could be blessed and restored to holiness. Today, we give Him thanks for the gift of all those women who somehow, someway, and somewhere gave life. Our Lady of Fatima Statue visits St. Margaret Once again this year, through the courtesy of Mrs. Sylvia Saraiva, our Church is blessed to have a statue of Our Lady of Fatima for the month of May. The original historic statue was sculpted in 1947 by Jose Thedim. The image of Mary reflects the description of Sr. Lucia, one of the three shepherd children who were privileged to see Our Lady each month from May through October of 1917 in Fatima, Portugal. Our parish celebration of May Crowning will take place on Sunday, May 20th at the 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM and 12 Noon Sunday Masses with our children who received their First Holy Communion this year. Pancake Breakfast Next Sunday, after the 7:30 AM, 9 AM and 10:30 AM Masses, the Knights of Columbus and some of our teenagers will host a family pancake breakfast down in Toner Hall. A few years ago, the Knights held this very popular and successful breakfast. There will be a free-will offering for the breakfast. Why cook breakfast, when you can enjoy good food, and good fellowship. Maybe next time we can serve Irish breakfast. Just don t tell Noonans or Muddy Brook!

3 Page 3 MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sun., May 13 Mother s Day 4:30 PM Rose Montelli 5:45 PM For the Parish 7:30 AM Anna Caraccia, Pasqua DeBellis, Nicoletta D Achille 9:00 AM Vincenzo Surace 10:30 AM Martin Dolphin 12 Noon The Carolan Family 5:30 PM Ruben Rosas Mon., May 14 Saint Matthias, Apostle 7:00 AM Don O Neill 9:00 AM Joseph McDevitt Tues., May 15 Saint Isidore 7 AM Warren Heuser 9 AM Jerry Linekin Wed., May 16 Easter Weekday 7 AM Ruben Rosas 9 AM Marsha Discadres Thurs., May 17 Easter Weekday 7 AM Daniel Long 9 AM Robert J. Beckerle & Deceased Members of the Family Fri., May 18 Saint John I, Pope and Martyr 7 AM Mirium F. Curley 9 AM Donald O Neill Sat., May 19 Easter Weekday 9 AM Lily Kiely Sun., May 20 Pentecost Sunday 4:30 PM Anna & Joseph Prainito 5:45 PM Johnny Geraghty 7:30 AM For the Parish 9:00 AM Thomas McLinskey 10:30 AM Eugene McElroy 12 Noon The Conti, Doherty & Evans Families 5:30 PM Joseph Towler CHURCH MEMORIALS: Flowers were placed at the altar this past week in loving memory of: MARGARET CLIFFORD Daily Readings of the Week SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Sunday Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b-19 Monday Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Jn 15:9-17 Tuesday Wednesday Acts 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday Acts 22:30, 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday Morning: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn 21:20-25 Readings for Next Sunday PENTECOST SUNDAY First Reading: Acts 2:1-11 During the Feast of Pentecost, tongues of fire came to rest on the heads of the disciples and they were filled with the Holy Spirit. Each disciple began speaking in a different language, and were understood by people from many different regions who were amazed at what they had witnessed. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, Paul explains that we are all members of one body. We have all been baptized in one Spirit and although numerous, we are one through Christ. Gospel: John 20:19-23 John describes Jesus first visit to the disciples after his resurrection. He gave them the Holy Spirit and the power to forgive other people or hold them responsible for their actions. Weekly Collection for May 6 th $ 11, Electronic Contributions for the month of April amounted to: $ 13, Thank you for all who have contributed to the collection. EASTER 2018 A sincere thank you to our parishioners for donating to the Easter Collection which amounted to: $ 56, SAINT MARGARET PARISH ANNUAL MASS Celebrating 25 th & 50 th Anniversary Couples Next Sunday, Mary 20 th at the 10:30 AM Mass Please call the Parish Center and let us know that you will be attending. CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES OF ROCKLAND: Whole-heartedly thanks St. Margaret parishioners for your generous donation of 86 bags and four cases of food. Without your on-going support and contributions this would not be possible.

4 Page 4 Saint Margaret of Antioch School News... Registration is all the BUZZ at SMS: To date we have re-registered about 92% of our current student body. Thanks for choosing SMS once again. Help to register new families for the school year and receive a discount on your own. See to current, registered families. visit us at to learn more and register Comments from current SMS students: I have lots of friends. I can't wait to receive communion at Mass (from a new communicant). Mrs. Kurzhals, PE teacher is fun, and plays music during warm ups. We love to visit the science lab to study our crayfish. I love to read. I love math and numbers. School Happenings: During the month of May we focus on the value of WORK and reflect on how work helps us to experience true and holy rest. We also meditate on the lives of Mary and Jesus as we pray the Rosary daily. SMS family members are invited to join us in prayer on Friday mornings from 8-8:20am in the gym (May only). On May 11th we will officially kick off our Adopt-A-Soldier event with a rally hosted by Colonel Nawoichyk from USMA. Look for highlights on our Facebook and Twitter pages in addition to our website. As we celebrate the Ascension of Christ let us remember that believers are never alone because the Holy Spirit lives inside their heart. Patricia Maldonado Principal Just 3 more days! See information regarding up-coming golf outing on page GRADUATION IS COMING!! We will be celebrating our graduating class at our Friday breakfast in Toner Hall on May 18 th. We ask that all attend and help us wish our graduates well. Once again, this will be a special hot breakfast with a few cold treats too. Don t miss it! Looking forward to seeing you Friday. THE GOOD NEWS FROM YOUR PREP Prayer to the Mother of the Lord for all mothers Mary, on this day when we honor all mothers, we turn to you. We thank the Lord whom you serve for the great gift of motherhood. Never has it been known that anyone who sought your intercession was left unaided by grace. Dear Mother, thank you for your Yes to the invitation of the angel which brought heaven to earth and changed human history. You opened yourself to God s word and the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. Dear mother, intercede for all of our mothers. Ask your Divine Son to give them the grace of surrendered love so that they could join with you in giving their own Fiat. May they find daily strength to say yes to the call to the sacrificial love the very heart of the vocation of motherhood. May their love and witness be a source of great inspiration for all of us called to follow your Son. On this Mother s Day, Mother of the Word Incarnate, pray for us who have recourse to you. In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen Pictures for Holy Communion if you are planning to have a professional picture taken before Holy Communion please be in Toner Hall one (1) hour before Holy Communion (10am or 12 Noon). If you are not having a photograph taken you should be in Toner Hall ½ hour before Holy Communion (10:30am or 12:30pm). Your Holy Communion Banner will designate the row that your family will be sitting in for the celebration. Practice for Holy Communion: Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 4:00 6:00 pm in the Church Mrs. Dowling s 2 nd Grade Wednesday Class Holy Communion May 19, 2018 at 11 am Practice for Confirmation: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 6:00 pm in the Church Those candidates who will be receiving Confirmation on Friday, May 18 th at 7:00 pm 5 th Annual Blood Drive in Memory of Dr. Ruben A. Padre NEXT Sunday, May 20 th 9 AM to 3 PM Pearl River High School Pirate Cove Please come to donate blood and help save lives. Share What You Can NEXT COLLECTION Saturday, Sunday, June 2 nd /3rd We invite you to share what you can by donating non-perishable foods at St. Margaret s Church. Suggested Items: boxed cereal, juice boxes, canned vegetables, soup, beans, tuna fish, peanut butter, jelly, instant potatoes. (no glass)

5 Page 5 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PARISH FAMILY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Join us NEXT Sunday, May 20 th in Toner Hall after the 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM or 10:30 AM Masses for a delicious Pancake Breakfast. Bring the family and enjoy! Free-will Offering BECOME A KNIGHT Triune Council- K of C 2052 Invitation to practicing Catholic Men who want to join with others that support the practices of the Church, & The Charity, Fraternity, Unity & Patriotism within the Order of Knights. For more info: K. McGovern at or C. Nawoichyk On Wed., May 16 th, 9 AM Noon - Rockland County Human Rights Commission, sponsoring an Interfaith Symposium at Rockland Community College, Ellipse, which is located in the Technology Ctr, 145 College Rd, Suffern. The purpose is to focus on major secular groups in the county & develop a clearer understanding of our respective cultures, religious values, mores & folkways of Rockland County s population. PADRE PIO CHILDREN S ROSARY GROUP All Children (& parents) Welcome! We explain & recite the rosary prior to the 9 AM Mass & attend Mass together following recitation of the rosary on Saturday each month 8:30 AM at St. Margaret. Light refreshments will follow in Toner Hall. For more info call: Maura, Grace or Kathryn McGraw (SMS students) Coordinator: Mr. McGraw CENACLE OF LIFE Wednesdays: 6 6:45 PM Promoted by Fr. Andrew Apostoli, to defeat the culture of death & elevate a culture of life. 2 rosaries & a fast 1x a week (traditional fast: bread & water or fasting from a favorite activity could be done. Implore God s mercy through his mother. Group meets on Wednesdays in Church. All are welcome. Call: Terry at or Margaret at PEARL RIVER PIRATE BASKETBALL CAMP Boys entering 3 rd through 10 th grades in the Fall of Head Coach at Pearl River HS will be conducting 2 sessions at the High School July 9 th through 13 th (9am 3pm for boys only) & July 16 through 20 th (9am Noon) for boys and girls). For applications and/or further info, please call (845) or (845) The Dan Sullivan Foundation Presents Neil Berg s 100 years of Broadway and J Durso acoustic: This Saturday, May 12 th at Albertus Magnus HS. The event raises money for Dan Sullivan Foundation and Albertus Magnus High School, Bardonia, NY. Reception with Refreshments: 6 7:30 PM & Show: 7:30-11 PM; $65 / $75 per ticket. Purchase tickets at Rockland County Interfaith Symposium THIS Wednesday, May 16 th Rockland Community College Ellipse, Technology Center Building, 145 College Rd., Suffern 9AM-Noon. Sponsored by The Human Rights Commission Bingo for Prizes - Save the Date - The Knights of Columbus will sponsor its Second Annual Bingo for Prizes this Spring: Thurs., June 14th, 7 pm to 9 pm Doors open 6 pm - Lots of Prizes to be won. St. Francis of Assisi Church, 128 Parrott Road West Nyack, NY stfrancisassisiparish@gmail.com Bereavement Support Group - Spring 2018 When: May 15, 22, 29 Time: 7:00 PM - Place: Rader Hall, Room #6 Please call the rectory at to register. If you have lost a loved one, come for discussion, understanding and faith in healing. St. Francis of Assisi Church, 128 Parrott Rd, West Nyack stfrancisassisiparish@gmail.com BEREAVEMENT H.A.N.D.S. Support group for parents who have lost a child. Meeting: 6:30-8 PM 9 Scott Dr., New City, free of charge. One-on-one counseling sessions. Widows & widowers group meet Monday evening at same address as above. Phone: , Fax: ; Hands423@aol.com Remember St. Margaret s Parish in Your Will - Your attorney in conjunction with your accountant can prepare a proper will and make other arrangements for the easy, inexpensive transfer of your estate. If you would like to speak to a gift planning specialist about how to include our parish in your will or living trust, call (646) or Saint Margaret s wishes to thank Davey s IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT for advertising in our Church bulletin.

6 Page 6 The Robby Wilson Golf Outing St. Margaret School THIS Wednesday, May 16 th 2018 Location: Blue Hill Golf Course 285 Blue Hill Road, Pearl River, NY Time: 10:30 AM Registration / Putting Contest / Lunch / Cost: 12 PM Shotgun Start $ 200 per Golfer Includes: Golf & Cart Lunch/Dinner/ and all drinks throughout the day Skill contests Longest Drive, Hole-in-One, Closest-to-the-Pin Prizes, Raffles, Auctions, etc. $ 50 Dinner only (6 PM): Cocktail party, Dinner, Raffles, Auction Sponsorships and Contributions: (See opposite Side for More Details and Sign-up) Hole Sponsors $ 150: Your name/business displayed at one hole & in Journal Contest Sponsors $ 300: Your name/business displayed at a Contest & in Journal. Choose from Longest Drive, Closest-to-the-Pin, Putting, Hole-in-One Meal and Beverage Sponsors $ $ 1,200: See opposite side for Sponsorship details. These sponsorships include golf discounts. Tournament Sponsorships $ 2,000 - $ 5,000: See opposite side for Sponsorship details. These sponsorships include GREAT value for your company and guests. Journal Ads: Business Card: $25 / Half Page: $50 / Full Page: $ Golfers Names Amount 1 $ 2 $ 3 $ 4 $ Golfing Amount Included: $ Dinner Only: Names Amount 1 $ 2 $ 3 $ 4 $ Dinner Only Amount Included: $ Key Contact Person: Phone #: Make checks Payable to: St. Margaret Home School Association Inc. Send to: St. Margaret School c/o Matt Reid/Golf Committee, 34 N. Magnolia St., Pearl River, NY Something for Everyone! Questions: Contact Matt Reid (St.MGC@hotmail.com) The Robby Wilson Golf Outing St. Margaret School Tournament Sponsor Value Packs Gold Tournament Sponsor: $ 5,000 Includes: (2) Free Foursomes / (8) Putting Contest Vouchers / (8) Mulligan Vouchers / Premium Golf gift for your guests only / (2) Page Ad in Journal / Signage at tournament / (20) free raffle tickets per Golfer Silver Tournament Sponsor: $ 3,000 Includes: Free Foursome / (4) Putting Contest Vouchers / (4) Mulligan Vouchers / Golf gift for your guests / Back Cover Ad in Journal / Signage at tournament / (15) free raffle tickets per Golfer Bronze Tournament Sponsor: $ 2,000 Includes: Free Foursome / (4) Putting Contest Vouchers / 4 Mulligan Vouchers / Full Page Ad in Journal / Signage / 10 free raffle tickets per Golfer Dinner Sponsor: $ 1,200 Includes: $200 off foursome / Half Page Ad in Journal / Signage Golf Course Beverage Sponsors: $ 1,000 Includes: $150 off foursome / Half Page Ad in the Event s Journal / Signage Lunch and Cocktail Party Sponsors: $ 700 Includes: $ 100 off foursome / Business Card Ad in Journal / Signage Sponsorship: Amount: Key Contact/Address: Phone: Signage: (Indicate exactly what you want on your sign) Journal Ads: Attach Business Card or Artwork Make checks Payable to: St. Margaret Home School Association Inc. Send to: St. Margaret School c/o Matt Reid/Golf Committee, 34 N. Magnolia St., Pearl River, NY 10965

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