THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SAINT MATTHEW & OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP The Week of February 18, 2018 - First Sunday of Lent SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 REQUESTED BY: 5:00 pm (A) Kathleen (Kitty) Reilly Michael & Marie Doyle 5:00 pm (H) Janet L. Dean 12th Anniversary By Family SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 8:00 am (H) Gloria Rodriquez Zardoya & Fonseca Family 8:30 am (A) Dec d Members of Burns Family David Burns 9:00 am (H) Clara Moore Her Family 10:30 am (A) Carol Ann Kealy Kevin Kealy 12 Noon (H) Anna Zahurak Her Family MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 8:00 AM) Intentions of Harkin Family Harkin Family 9:00 am (H) Joseph Ciavalella Teri DeSouza & Family TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20 8:00 am (A) Intentions of Mary Elizabeth Growth Kathleen Groth 9:00 am (H) In Thanksgiving Anonymous WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 8:00 am (A) Intentions of Mary Elizabeth Growth Kathleen Groth 9:00 am (H) Intentions of Harkin Family Harkin Family THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 8:00 am (A) Intentions of Mary Elizabeth Growth Kathleen Groth 9:00 am (H) Intentions of Harkin Family Harkin Family FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 8:00 am (A) Intentions of Harkin Family Harkin Family 9:00 am (H) Michael Markman Virginia SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 8:00 am (A) Intentions of Harkin Family Harkin Family 9:00 am (H) Vincent D Amico Virginia 5:00 pm (A) Special Intentions Blaha Family Lorraine Easty 5:00 pm (H) Dec d Members of Walzer Family Carol SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 8:00 am (H) Rose Perillo Nancy Maleska 8:30 am (A) Martin Fay David Burns 9:00 am (H) Intentions of Harkin Family Harkin Family 10:30 am (A) Joise & Tony Gagliano Camille Gutierrez 12 Noon (H) Antonietta-Fierro Wagner Casparriello Family 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.
FEBRUARY 18, 2018: FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT First Reading: Genesis 9:8-15 God made a promise to Noah that he would never again devastate the entire planet with a flood. He also told Noah that the symbol of this promise would be a rainbow in the clouds. Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:18-22 This letter from Peter reminds all people that Christ died for us so that we might be led to God. We have been saved by our baptism; not a physical cleansing, but a promise to continually strive to obey God. Gospel: Mark 1:12-15 Mark briefly tells of Jesus stay in the desert, where he was tested by Satan. He did not give in to temptation, but reappeared in Galilee to proclaim the good news. A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly First Sunday of Lent February 18, 2018 Beloved, Christ suffered for sins once, the righteous for the sake of the unrighteous, that he might lead you to God. Put to death in the flesh, he was brought to life in the Spirit This prefigured baptism, which saves you now. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel. Lent, often described as a journey, is the opportunity for all to come closer to the Lord. In a baptismal sermon Peter tells us that the suffering of Christ, which we recall during these days of prayer, has but one purpose to lead us to God. It is not what I do, but the work of the Lord, bringing me on my desert journey. The gospel tells us Jesus was led by the Spirit for His desert experience to announce that the kingdom is at hand. God s word spoke of a special moment in time, a moment which speaks to me today. Lent is that special time for me to meet the Lord in a new and different way. Through the threefold steps of prayer, sacrifice and good works, the kingdom becomes more present for me. My journey began on Wednesday. Be honest, where is the Spirit leading you?
Please keep in your prayers the ill of our parish especially: Mary Michna, John Kelly, Kristin Harkin, Juliana Ramirez, Dee Bronk, Louis Cillo, Susan Sullivan Manuel, Mary Elizabeth Groth, Julian Marino, Nora Lennon, Oscar C. Boretta, Christina Torpie & Bonnie Taylor And for those who have died marked by the sign of faith, especially: Michael P. Smith 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 2018 2017 February 11 $6,615 $6,597 Peter s Pence $2,200 $2,705 There is ONE collection this weekend. Next weekend the second collection will be for the Fuel Offering. CLASS SCHEDULE: 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. 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. CANDLE & FLOWER DEDICATIONS St. Matthew Tabernacle Candle In Memory of Olga Maletz req. by Niece Phyllis Blessed Mother Candle Special Intention req. by Mom & Dad OLPH Tabernacle Candle In Memory of Jacob Kenner req. by Joanne Farrell NO CLASSES on FEBRUARY 18 & 21 due to Winter Break. Classes resume on: Sunday, February 25 & Wednesday, February 28 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.
Lent is a time for reflection and repentance. It is also a time for almsgiving. One noteworthy charity that's come to our attention is Heifer International (www.heifer.org). The organization raises money that buys livestock from goats to water buffalo allowing recipients around the world to achieve self-sufficiency as well as to pass on the fruits of their labors by donating offspring of the animals they've raised to others. In the coming weeks, we will be raising money for Heifer International. We ask you to make contributions in the form of cash in an envelope labeled for heifer.org and placed in the weekly collection We will inform parishioners how much money we raised, and what we were able to buy. We hope you will join us in this effort. LENTEN FASTING & ABSTINENCE: Ash Wednesday begins the 40 day preparation for Easter. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence from meat. For members of the Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. Stations of the Cross Friday s During Lent FORMED FOR LENT Free Catholic Movies, E-Books, Audios, and Programs for the Lenten Season. Go to Formed.org and use our parish code RFQDQG St. Matthew - 7:00 pm Our Lady of Perpetual Help 7:00 pm FORMED WWW.FORMED.ORG AND USE CODE RFQDQG TO SIGN UP FOR FREE!
We will be having our St. Patrick s Party and look forward to celebrating with everyone. Join us and celebrate the Patron Saint of the Archdiocese Who: The Parish of St. Matthew & Our Lady of Perpetual Help What: Corned Beef & Cabbage Music / Pipers Beef Stew / Irish Soda Bread Step Dancers Salad / Dessert / Beverages 50/50 Drawing Laughs/Stories/Good times/blarney When: Sunday, March 11 from 4:00-7:00pm Where: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Gym Cost: Adults $15 Seniors $12 Child $10 Family $40 (up to 5 people) FORMED www.formed.org Reservations and Pre-Payment are required. Payments will not be accepted at the door. To make reservations, you can contact the rectory at 914-478-2822 or email: office@stmolph.com or contact Joe Muldoon at 914-674-9431. Envelopes with payment by check marked St. Patrick s Party can be dropped into any collection basket, mailed/dropped off to the rectory or mailed/dropped off to Joe Muldoon at 4 Joyce Road, Hartsdale. 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: WE D LIKE TO CONNECT WITH YOU! Sign up for important updates from the parish via email or text. ww.flocknote.com/stmolph or text STMOLPH to 84576 from your phone. Do you use If not, what are you waiting for? Call Christine for more information or to sign up: 914-478-2822