THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SAINT MATTHEW & OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP The Week of October 15, 2017 - Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 REQUESTED BY: 5:00 pm (A) Intentions of Harkin Family By Family 5:00 pm (H) Joseph Lennon Maureen & Michael Santana SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 8:30 am (A) Akhavan Family Lorraine Easty 8:00 am (H) Robert Siconolfi Narciso & Angela Duarte 9:00 am (H) Emma Richter Phyllis Richter 10:30 am (A) Paula Piluso The Piluso Family 12 Noon (H) Beatrice Smith The Condon Family MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 8:00 am (A) Intentions of Harkin Family By Family 9:00 am (H) TUESDAY OCTOBER 17 8:00 am (A) Velia Riva & Emily De Bon 9:00 am (H) Intentions of Harkin Family By Family WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 8:00 am (A) Johnson Family Lorraine Easty 9:00 am (H) Elizabeth Keaney By Jimmy THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 8:00 am (A) Intentions of Harkin Family By Family 9:00 am (H) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 8:00 am (A) Intentions of Harkin Family By Family 9:00 am (H) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 8:00 am (A) Johnson Family Lorraine Easty 9:00 am (H) Intentions of Harkin Family By Family 5:00 pm (A) Julius Valente M/M Faust Venturino 5:00 pm (H) Fr. James Smyth Smyth Family SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 8:30 am (A) Intentions of Harkin Family By Family 8:00 am (H) Robert Siconolfi Kathy & Corky 9:00 am (H) Frank DeCicco Mitchell Family 10:30 am (A) Carol Ann Kealy Kevin Kealy 12 Noon (H) Michael Markman By Virginia 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.
OCTOBER 15, 2017: TWENTY EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10a This passage describes the new Jerusalem as a heavenly banquet on the mountain with the Lord God wiping away all tears. Second Reading: Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 In simple, direct words, Paul thanks the Philippians for alleviating his hardships. He stresses, though, that he is as accustomed to poverty as to abundance and finds all his strength in Christ. Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14 Once more speaking to the chief priests and the elders, Jesus relates the parable of the wedding banquet. A King, preparing a wedding banquet for his son, summons all the invited guests. When, after several invitations, no guests arrive, the King commands his servants to go out into the byroads and invite anyone you come upon. Again, Jesus warns the elders, the invited are many, the elect are few. A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 15, 2017 The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave wedding feast for his son He dispatched his servants to summon the invited guests to the feast saying Tell those invited Behold, I have prepared my banquet and everything is ready, come to the feast Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find Many are invited, but few are chosen. A recent popular book was entitled What Is Heaven Like? It was a compelling story. Years ago, Matthew used the parables of Jesus to tell us what the kingdom is like. Using very descriptive examples we learned about a treasure, a pearl, a net, a seed, and on several occasions a banquet, a fine wedding reception, a fiesta or party. We have been invited through our baptism to join a great banquet. We have responded as we try to live a Christian life of holiness and service. But the parable adds another dimension. We have a role as guest, but also are servants. We who have accepted the invitation and participate in the banquet, are also the servants, being sent to the main roads to bring others to His table of plenty. Our task, as Pope Francis tells us, is to have others encounter Jesus, invite them and accompany them to the banquet. We need to show them they already have their ticket and a place at His table.
Please keep in your prayers the ill of our parish especially: Peter Rasulo, Mary Michna, John Trevor Dabenigno, John Kelly, Kristin Harkin, Susan Sullivan Manuele, Rita Stitham Gavin, Rosemarie Distelhurst, Juliana Ramirez, Charlotte Bonney, Mary Ann Braig, Joseph Zahurak, Anne Proia, Filomena Thompson, Louis Cillo, Brian Dahill, Kathleen Reilly, Julian Marino, Ron Ross, Marie Venturini, & George Frieary 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 914-478-2822. 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. WEEKLY COLLECTIONS - Thank You! ST. MATTHEW & OLPH 2017 2016 Collection report unavailable due to the early press deadline this week. THIS WEEKEND, OCTOBER 15th we will be having a Second Collection for HURRICANE & EARTHQUAKE RELIEF to help those who have been affected by the recent natural disasters. 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. Candle Dedications: If you would like to remember a loved one by lighting one of the candles in either church, please contact the rectory. BANNS OF MARRIAGE: Week II: Mario DePalma & Meghan Schnibbe 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 914-478-2062 for more information. 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 SIGNED UP FOR ELECTRONIC GIVING? It s Fast, It s Easy, It s SAFE & It s FREE! www.parishgiving.org It s Simple to Sign Up: Log on the parish website: www.stmolph.com and click on the Parish Giving Logo and follow the easy step by step registration instructions. It s Secure: Parish Giving is PCI compliant and uses the strongest SSL encryption technology available. It s Convenient: No more searching for the check book or stops at the ATM. You can pick the day of the month for the recurring contributions to be processed. Contact Christine at 914-478-2822 or by email: office@stmolph.com if you have any questions. 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 914-693-2959 for more information or for prayer requests. Circle of Love Prayer Group will meet on the 3rd & 4th Mondays at OLPH church at 7:30pm. Recitation of The Rosary: St. Matthew s on the 1st Saturday of each month following the 9:00 am Mass.
CLASSES WILL BE HELD ON: Wednesday, October 18th & Sunday, October 22nd All Religious Education Communications will be going through FLOCKNOTE. If you have not yet signed up, please visit: www.flocknote.com/stmolph or TEXT: STMOLPH to 84576 CONFIRMATION PARENTS - PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS: There will be a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, October 25 at 7:00pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Gym for parents of those who will be making their Confirmation this year. UPDATE ON FR. MONAGHAN Fr. Monaghan is recovering from his surgery. In light of his recovery, he has decided to give up his ministry at our parish. However, he has accepted an invitation to return and celebrate a mass on Sunday, November 19 th, at 8:30 AM, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. It will give us an opportunity to show our appreciation for all the ministry he has given to this parish for many decades. Coming Soon REAL FLAME VOTIVE CANDLES On a trial basis, we will place one stand in each church, with real flame votive candles. These candles are insurance approved, and the same system that is used at St. Patrick s Cathedral. It is an experiment to see if parishioners will embrace them. If they do we may replace all the votive lights.
NATIONAL ESTATE PLANNING AWARENESS WEEK October 16-22, 2017 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Estate planning is a way to continue your life s work. It is vital that you invest some time to insure that your life s efforts will continue to promote the causes and people who will most treasure your gifts. Your attorney in conjunction with your accountant can prepare a proper will and make other arrangements for the easy, inexpensive transfer of your estate. Remember St. Matthew & Our Lady of Perpetual Help, or the Archdiocese of New York in your will. If you would like to speak to a gift planning specialist about how to include your parish in your will or living trust, call 646-794-3317 or email: plannedgiving@archny.org INTERESED IN A BIBLE STUDY GROUP? Check out the Bible Studies that are offered by FORMED.ORG.for FREE. Login and begin your journey through the Bible. Explore... Philippians Peter The Eucharist Prayer Evangelization Log on to FORMED.ORG and register with the parish code: RFQDQG F O R M E D P I C K O F T H E W E E K Stay connected to your parish by receiving emails or even better, texts from us! We only send notes for Important Parish events, Holy Days of Obligation and other imperative information to help you grow in your faith! All Parishioners are welcomed to join. To join text STMOLPH to 84576 Anyone who needs to report an alleged incident of sexual abuse of a minor by a priest, deacon, religious or lay person serving in the Archdiocese of New York is asked to contact Sr. Eileen Clifford, O.P. at 212-371-1000 x2949. Sister may also be reached via email at victimassistance@archny.org. Information can also be found on the Archdiocesan website, www.archny.org. In keeping with the Archdiocesan policy regarding sexual abuse of minors, this information is provided to ensure that our children remain safe and secure.