THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SAINT MATTHEW & OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP The Week of September 4, 2016 - Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 5:00 pm (A) Mary Caporale 5:00 pm (H) Fred Snyder SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 8:00 am (H) Fr. James Smyth 8:30 am (A) The Blaha Family 9:00 am (H) Michael DeBenedetto 10:30 am (A) Fr. Addi VonKerssenbrock S.J. 12:00 pm (H) Fr. James Smyth MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 8:00 am (A) For the Intentions of The Akhavan Family 9:00 am (H) Francis Fioriti TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 8:00 am (A) 9:00 am (H) Anna & Andrew Vanke WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 8:00 am (A) Josie & John Fitzpatrick 9:00 am (H) Annetta H. Bigley THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 8:00 am (A) For the Intentions of The Akhavan Family 9:00 am (H) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 8:00 am (A) 9:00 am (H) Fr. James Smyth SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 8:00 am (A) The Blaha Family 9:00 am (H) 5:00 pm (A) Gerard O Connor 5:00 pm (H) Joseph Sullivan SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 8:00 am (H) Fr. James Smyth 8:30 am (A) For the Intentions of The Plati Family 9:00 am (H) 10:30 am (A) Jovita Romero & Anglich Perez 12:00 pm (H) Angelo DeGasperi & Irene Magliato Sunday Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time Wis 9:13-18b; Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33 Monday 1 Cor 5:1-8; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday 1 Cor 6:1-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday 1 Cor 7:25-31; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Friday 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday 1 Cor 10:14-22; Lk 6:43-49 Key: (A) = Ardsley (H) = Hastings
First Reading: Wisdom 9:13-18b This reading acknowledges that people have had a difficult time attempting to know God's wishes. At times we have difficulty understanding the things that happen on earth. Therefore, learning of things in heaven would have been impossible, except that God sent us wisdom and the Holy Spirit to help us understand him. Second Reading: Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Paul writes to Philemon regarding Onesimus, a slave who ran away and encountered Paul. Although Paul wished Onesimus could remain with him, he did not want to violate Philemon's wishes. Paul asks that Philemon receives his friend Onesimus as a beloved brother, not as a slave. He closes by saying, "Welcome him as you would me." Gospel: Luke 14:25-33 SEPTEMBER 4, 2016: TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Jesus warns people who wish to follow him that they must abandon everyone else first. A person calculates the amount of money needed to complete a project before they begin it. In the same way, Jesus warns these people to consider exactly what is involved before they make a commitment to follow him. WEEKLY COLLECTIONS - Thank You! ST. MATTHEW 2016 2015 August 28 $2626 $3924 Attendance 219 312 OLPH 2016 2015 August 28 $2727 $2707 Attendance 268 237 This weekends Second Collection is for Repairs & Maintenance. The Rectory Office will be CLOSED on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day. As of September 1st, the new legal name of our parish is: The Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew & Our Lady of Perpetual Help Please make all checks payable to: St. Matthew & Our Lady of Perpetual Help OR St. Matthew & OLPH A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 4, 2016 Who can know God s counsel, or who can conceive what the Lord intends? For the deliberations of mortals are timid, and unsure are our plans Or who can ever know your counsel except you had given wisdom and sent your holy spirit from on high. And thus were the paths of those on earth made straight. The old testament question seems to warrant the answer no one. Because we are gifted with the teaching of Jesus, we are able to answer differently because we have been given the Holy Spirit. We know that God s plan is for all people to be saved and come to knowledge of the truth. The gift of the Holy Spirit allows that plan to take root in our hearts. Like Solomon who asked for an understanding heart, the gift of wise judgment, we are able to pursue God s plan for us that our paths may be made straight. As missionary disciples, we accept our cross and follow the Lord who has revealed Himself. Invited us, and supports us on our journey. When in doubt, ask for the Spirit to guide, lead and protect the path on which we have started.
The Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew & Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sunday, September 11th Opening Liturgy for Our New Parish: The Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mass Time: 12 o clock Noon Location: St. Matthew Church 616 Warburton Avenue Hastings On Hudson, NY In Celebration of our newly merged parish, please join us after Mass at our First Annual Parish Picnic at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Ardsley. Don t forget to R.S.V.P to the The Caterer needs a head count to plan for the food. Please R.S.V.P. with your FAMILY NAME and how many ADULTS and CHILDREN will be attending. Please call the rectory: 914-478-2822 or email: STMOLPHPICNIC@GMAIL.COM
First Annual Parish Picnic SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 * Children s Activities * Games * Food * Beverages * Ice Cream * Good Times For All! Time: Following the 12 noon Mass Location: In Celebration of Our Newly Merged Parish, Come To Our Our Lady of Perpetual Help School 1 Cross Road, Ardsley August 24, 2016 Year of Mercy Dear Friends in the Lord, I'm sure you have heard that during this Jubilee Year of Mercy we are holding a number of Mercy Saturdays throughout the Archdiocese of New York. I want to invite you to attend the upcoming Mercy Saturday on September 17th, at St. Patrick's Church in Yorktown Heights. We will begin at 2:30 P.M. with a talk on mercy, have an opportunity to experience God's mercy in the sacrament of Confession, and will discuss how to get more involved in the Works of Mercy. We will conclude with Mass at 5:15 P.M. Our aim is to focus on the call of Pope Francis: that we reflect in a special way on God's mercy toward us, and our need to be merciful toward each other. I hope to see you there! Faithfully in Christ, Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan Archbishop of New York
Please keep in your prayers the ill of our parish especially: Peter Rasulo, Christopher Liva, Richard Dosin Sr., Mary Michna, Richard Ryan Sr., Paula Piluso, John Trevor Dabenigno, Maureen Farrell Kenner, Bonnie Taylor, Louis Cillo, John Kelly, Kristin Harkin, Jennifer Smith, Carmine Greco, Susan Sullivan Manuele, Mary DeNardo, Carol Russo, Ambrosio Maldonado, Peter Frankevich, Aurea Cabanillas, & Rita Stitham Gavin. 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. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Prayer Group will meet on the 3rd Monday of the month a t 7 : 3 0 p m a t O L P H Church. All are invited to come share in God's love. Please call Lourdes 914-693- 2959 for more information or for prayer requests. Flocknote is used to send out important communications from the parish to our parishioners. If you have not yet signed up, please take a minute and join this very important communication tool. There are 3 ways to connect (pick one): Visit the parish link at: www.flocknote.com/stmolph Text STMOLPH to 84576 Scan the QR code to right Text STOP to stop txt notifications at any time. If you have not yet signed up, please take a minute and join this very important communication tool. Circle of Love Prayer Group meets the 1st & 2nd Monday of the month to say the scripture rosary at the Atria Senior Living Residence at 1017 Saw Mill River Road at 730pm. All are invited to come share in God's love. Questions or prayer requests call Lourdes 914-693-2959. REGISTRATION for 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR We still have space available in the 2016-2017 Religious Education program. If you have not yet returned your forms, please do so as soon as possible. If you need a copy of the registration forms they can also be found on our parish website: www.stmolph.com. CLASS START DATES: TUESDAY CLASSES BEGIN on September 13 WEDNESDAY CLASSES BEGIN on September 14 SUNDAY CLASSES BEGIN on September 18 CONCORD ROAD BUS: Information has been sent out to all families of children attending the Concord Road School. If you have not received the information, it can be found on our website under the Religious Education tab. Bus forms also need to be returned ASAP. 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. Candle Dedications for the Week: St. Matthew Tabernacle Candle: Special Intentions for Eleanor & Jim Dalton Blessed Mother Candle: In Memory of Fr. James Smyth req. by the Potter Family THE ROSARY: The Rosary will be recited after the 8:00am Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Ardsley on the FIRST SATURDAY of each month. Everyone is welcome to attend.