THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SAINT MATTHEW & OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP The Week of August 19, 2018-20th Sunday of Ordinary Time SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 REQUESTED BY: 5:00 pm (A) Patrick Mosca Family 5:00 pm (H) Edward Illmensee Jr. Walter & Joan Haubold SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 8:30 am (H) John J. Ciborowski Nancy Maleska-John Galayda 8:30 am (A) Jeannette Mayleas Arlene Reden 10:30 am (A) Josie & Tony Gagliano Camille Gutierrez & Family 12 Noon (H) Robert Lloret Annette Jermyn MONDAY, AUGUST 20 9:00 am (H) Donald Markowsky Virginia TUESDAY AUGUST 21 9:00 am (H) Henry Michael Johnson Jim & Jean Sugrue WEDNESDAY AUGUST 22 9:00 am (H) John J. Ciborowski Bannon & DeSouza Family THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 9:00 am (H) Mary Patricia Davey Fogarty Family FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 8:00 am (A) Simon Gomez 4th Anniversary Daughter Maria 9:00 am (H) Special Intention Jim Pasanello Bannon & DeSouza Family SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 9:00 am (H) Elisabeth Bates Daughter Leoloa 5:00 pm (A) George Phillips Catherine & Jerry McCarthy 5:00 pm (H) Vincent G. Lisanti Choir Members SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 8:30 am (H) Joe Bassmann Bassmann Family 8:30 am (A) Stanley Piotrowski Stroud Family 10:30 am (A) Sal Campoli Wife Dora 12 Noon (H) Theresa Spagone Annette Jermyn 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.
I Am The Bread of Life AUGUST 19, 2018-20th Sunday of Ordinary Time First Reading: Proverbs 9:1-6 A rich woman invites many guests to her home to eat and drink. She appeals to those who lack understanding to forsake foolishness and advance in the way of understanding. Second Reading: Ephesians 5:15-20 Paul advises the Ephesians to abandon foolish ways and evil deeds. All Christians should concentrate on doing God s will before all other things. He reminds them to always give thanks to God in the name of Jesus Christ. Gospel: John 6:51-58 Jesus had just told the crowd that anyone who ate of the bread he planned to give would live forever, and that this bread was his flesh, which he would give up for the sake of the world. The people do not understand, but Jesus reassures them that his flesh is real food and that those who feed on this bread shall live forever. A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 19, 2018 Brothers and sisters. Watch carefully then how you live, not as foolish persons but as wise, making the most of the opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not continue in ignorance, but try to understand what is the will of the Lord but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and playing to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks always The apostle Paul knew his people well. With encouraging words he taught them, corrected them, and warned them. Do I realize that they are also directed to me today? We are careful about many, many things each day. We fastened our seat belts, placed the infants in their car seats, make sure the smoke alarms are functioning and lock the door securely. We should also show the same care for our spiritual lives. We would promise in the prayer of contrition to avoid the near occasion of sin. In our day and age, as well as that of the Ephesians, it is not easy. We are bombarded from every side, challenged, tempted, yes assaulted by the evil one. Only through a strong, vibrant prayer life can we both resist evil and not fall at times of temptation. For the gift of grace, we are able to express our thanks.
Please keep in your prayers the ill of our parish especially: Mary Michna, John Kelly, Kristin Harkin, Susan Sullivan Manuel, Mary Elizabeth Groth, Nora Lennon, James Leddy Sr., Lila Trask, Bill Gunther, Rosemarie Distelhurst, Chris, Dee & Kids, & Louis Cillo And for those who have died marked by the sign of faith, especially: Eugene Conti If you know of any parishioners who are ill and would like to be visited by a priest, please contact the rectory at 914-4782822. 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, Peter Dillon - Coast Guard If you would like to add a name to our Military List, please call the rectory office. CANDLE & FLOWER DEDICATIONS St. Matthew Tabernacle Candle In Memory of Michael DeBendetto req. by daughter Phyllis WEEKLY COLLECTIONS - Thank You! ST. MATTHEW & OLPH August 12 Collection Maintenance & Repairs 2018 $4,966 $1,676 2017 $5,041 $1,761 There is only one collection this weekend and next weekend. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION DEADLINE MONDAY, AUGUST 27 To Register Online: https://forms.parishgiving.org/form-2608116/ Or visit our parish website www.stmolph.com for a direct link. If you are new to our Religious Education program, please sign up for FLOCKNOTE. WWW.FLOCKNOTE.ORG or TEXT STMOLPH to 84576 All important notices will be sent through Flocknote. Date & Start Time for Classes BIBLE STUDY CLASS with FR. THOMAS: The Acts of The Apostles Bible Study Classes will be held on Sunday s and begin on Sunday, September 16 at 4pm in St. Matthew Church. ACTS OF THE APOSTLES We will be exploring The Acts of the Apostles. Interested in joining our group, please call the rectory to reserve your spot: 914-478-2822 Hastings: Begins on Sunday, September 16, 2018 New time: 9:30 10:45 a.m. because the Sunday Mass time has been changed from 9:00 to 8:30 a.m. Ardsey: Begins on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Time: Grades 1-4: 3:00 4:30p.m. Grades 5-8: 7:00 8:30p.m. New: Grade 5 will meet in the evening.
Msgr. Gorman s will celebrate his last Sunday Mass at St. Matthew s on August 26. We will have a reception for him following the 8:30 am mass. The reception will be an opportunity to thank him and say goodbyes. Since the Archdiocese has asked us to reduce the number of Sunday Masses this is opportune time to adjust our mass schedule. For two years now over the Summer we have combined the 8:00 am & the 9:00 am into the 8:30 am Mass. As we will now have one less priest we will extend the summer schedule throughout the year. St. Matthew Sunday Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm, Sunday: 8:30 am & 12 noon Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sunday Mass Schedule (NO CHANGE) Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm, Sunday: 8:30 am & 10:30 am Dear friends in the Lord: August 13, 2018 As we enjoy these last few weeks of summer, we pause, this Wednesday, to celebrate the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We remember the moment that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken up to heaven, body and soul, to be with her Son. We also hope to be with Jesus, body and soul, for all eternity in heaven, which is why we so often turn to Mary to ask Jesus for His grace and love. With trust in her care we offer our heavenly mother our prayers and devotion. Allow me to invite you to join us for a special day of prayer and devotion to Mary and her Son, Jesus. On Saturday, October 6, there will once again be an archdiocesan pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., to visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. If you have never been on a pilgrimage before, please consider joining us for a day of prayer, reflection, and trust in her care as we visit the basilica affectionately known as Mary s Shrine. Buses will depart from across the archdiocese and there will be time to tour the basilica, pray the rosary together, and celebrate Holy Mass before returning home. For more information and to register, please visit adnypilgrimage.eventbrite.com. You might even consider bringing a friend or family member with you for what is sure to be a wonderful day! As Catholics, we honor Mary for her role in our salvation. Her yes to God and her loving attention to Jesus are the reasons she is special to us. Please do not hesitate to turn to Mary in times of need! To grow in devotion as the feast of the Assumption approaches and we prepare as an archdiocesan family for the October pilgrimage, consider praying the rosary. Or, check out some of the wonderful content about Mary on FORMED. There are movies, Bible studies, talks and more that will deepen your understanding and devotion to the mother of our Savior. Again, if you are interested in joining me on October 6, please visit adnypilgrimage.eventbrite.com or email pilgrimage@archny.org. May we all rest in her care and trust in the loving mercy of her Son, Jesus. With prayerful best wishes, I am, Faithfully in Christ, Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan/Archbishop of New York
3rd ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th GOOD FOOD, GOOD FRIENDS GREAT FUN! Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chicken, Kielbasa, Corn, Salad, Water, Soda, Ice Cream GAMES - BOUNCY HOUSE - MUSIC - 50/50 RAFFLE DONATIONS to defray the cost GREATLY APPRECIATED: Adult $12 Senior $10 Child $8 Family $35 PLEASE R.S.V.P. to the rectory if you plan to attend. This will help us estimate how much food & beverages to order: 914-478-2822 LOCATION: OLPH SCHOOL FIELD 1 Cross Road, Ardsley Following the 12 noon Mass St. Matthew & Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish has enlisted Parish Giving to provide its parishioners with the opportunity to use Electronic Funds Transfer as an alternative method for giving. The Program is FREE for parishioners. Parish Giving allows participants to donate a recurring contribution that is automatically transferred from your checking or savings account, or even credit card, on a monthly basis, and you select your own billing date. This Program can be utilized for your Sunday Contributions as well as any Holy Day Collection and all Archdiocesan collections. It can also be utilized for the Religious Education (CCD) tuition payments. Parish Giving, please visit: www.parishgiving.org or log onto the church website for a direct link: www.stmolph.com 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. NON PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS: 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. Non perishable food donations can be dropped off at any Mass. Your donations are greatly needed and appreciated. PLEASE: Do not leave clothing in the church. We are unable to accept donations of clothes. Any clothing that is left in the church has to be discarded. Thank you for your understanding. Banns of Marriage Week I: Roger Molinari & Theresa Manely