THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SAINT MATTHEW & OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP The Week of January 14, 2018-2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time SATURDAY, 5:00 pm (A) 5:00 pm (H) JANUARY 13 REQUESTED BY: Peter J. Albert George Febles & Family SUNDAY, 8:00 am (H) 8:30 am (A) 10:30 am (A) 12 Noon (H) JANUARY 14 John Costello In Thanksgiving Glen Quillen In Thanksgiving Nancy Maleska Mary Elizabeth Groth St. Stanislaus Holy Rosary Society David Burns MONDAY, JANUARY 15 Michael Markman Virginia TUESDAY JANUARY 16 Richard Meirowitz Mario Frusciate Mary Meirowitz Wife Rose WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 Special Intentions Klein Family THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 SATURDAY, 5:00 pm (A) 5:00 pm (H) JANUARY 20 SUNDAY, 8:00 am (H) 8:30 am (A) 10:30 am (A) 12 Noon (H) JANUARY 21 Key: (A) = Ardsley (H) = Hastings Anne Marie Leddy Jimmy, Jamie & Brian James Haubold Walter & Joan Haubold Glen Quillen Mary Ellen Usher Giuseppe Perretta Loving Family If you would like to bring the gifts up during the offertory procession, please see an Usher before Mass begins.
JANUARY 14, 2018: 2nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19 This powerful story describes Samuel, who at the time was the servant of the high priest. The Lord called out to Samuel, who twice thought Eli had called him. They gradually realized that it was the Lord who called for him. So the third time Samuel answered and the Lord remained with Samuel as he grew. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20 Paul explains to the Corinthians that their body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. He tells them to avoid lewd conduct, and glorify God by keeping their bodies pure. Gospel: John 1:35-42 John told two of his disciples that Jesus is the Lamb of God. They turned and followed him, immediately curious and attracted to him. Andrew told his brother Simon about Jesus. Simon also came to meet Jesus, who renamed him Cephas, or Peter. Behold, The Lamb of God. A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 14, 2018 John was standing with two of his disciples and as he watched Jesus walk by he said Behold the Lamb of God. The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following Him and said to them, What are you looking for? They said to Him, Rabbi...where are you staying? He said to them Come, and you will see. The scene from John's gospel is simple and clear. John, the arrow, points out Jesus, with words we hear as we celebrate the Eucharist. It aroused the curiosity of Andrew. The conversation continues, as He asks, what are you looking for? The same question is posed for the followers of Jesus today but we can change the what to who. Come and you will see. This encounter with Jesus led Andrew to bring Peter to Jesus, and the rest is history. Pope Francis in his beautiful book Walking with Jesus points out for us today the way of Jesus. May we look and find Him.
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: Clare Dalmas, Kenneth D. Podolski, John Palermo 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. 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 914-478-2062 for more information. 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. WEEKLY COLLECTIONS - Thank You! ST. MATTHEW & OLPH 2018 2017 January 7 $6,873 $5,810 Christmas (to date) $26,539 $34,503 Christmas Flowers (to date) $3,351 $4,473 The Christmas Flower & Christmas Collections are still open. Envelopes can be dropped into any collection basket. There is only one collection this weekend. Next weekend s second collection is for Repairs & Maintenance. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Sunday, January 21, 2018 THIS WEEK: First Communion Parents Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 17th at 7:00pm at OLPH School Gym. All parents of children receiving their First Communion in May must attend. 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: www.stmolph.com and notification will be sent to radio station: 100.7 WHUD. If you have not yet signed up for FLOCKNOTE please do so as soon as possible by Texting STMOLPH to 84576 or visit: ww.flocknote.com 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. Recitation of The Rosary: St. Matthew s on the 1st Saturday of each month following the 9:00 am Mass.
2017 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. Please make sure your envelope # is included on the form. Name: Address: Telephone: ENVELOPE NUMBER: HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR ELECTRONIC GIVING? 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. If you would like to help plan the festivities, please email either: Lee Kinnally at wlkinnally@gmail.com Vince Phelan at VPhelan5@gmail.com 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. Contact Christine at 914-478-2822 or by email: office@stmolph.com if you have any questions. The Catholic Widows and Widowers Club of Yonkers is a social, religious and bereavement organization which helps to meet the needs of its membership. We meet on the Third Thursday of each month at St. Ann s Church, in Father Anthony Hall, 31 College Place, Yonkers. New Members are always welcome. For more information please call 914-423-5331.
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