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THIS WEEK AT The Church Of St. Anthony 36 West Nyack Rd, Nanuet, NY 10954 Served By: REV. JOSEPH J. DEPONAI, PASTOR REV. CRESUS FERNANDO, Parochial Vicar REV. RONELO P. ANUNG, Parochial Vicar REV. MSGR. ED MCCORRY, Weekend Associate REV. JOSEPH DIETZ, Weekend Associate REV. MR. JOHN MALONEY, Deacon REV. MR. RAY MASBAD, JR., Deacon DR. ANNA RAMIREZ-ADAM, School Principal MRS. URSULA MAGEE, Director of Religious Education MS. LISA CHEN, Director of Music MRS. KATHY MCMAHON & MRS. SHIRLEY LEMAY, Coordinators of Senior Ministry BARBARA PETERS, Coordinator of Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults – RCIA BILL COLLINS, Youth Minister MASSES SUNDAY MASSES: SHRINE CHURCH - 7:00 & 10:30AM PARISH CHURCH - 9:00, 10:15, 11:30AM, 12:45 and 7:00PM SATURDAY MASS VIGIL: PARISH CHURCH - 5:00PM (Fulfills Sunday Obligation) CONFESSIONS: SHRINE CHURCH - Saturday 4:30-5:30pm DAILY MASSES: SHRINE CHURCH 6:30 & 9:00AM Monday ~ Friday 9:00AM ~ Saturday TELEPHONES: Rectory: 623-2138 PREP: 624-2230 School: 623-2311 ~ Senior Ministry: 623-1059 Cemetery: [email protected] Cemetery: www.stanthonyscatholiccemetery.com Church: [email protected] Church Website: www.thechurchofstanthony.com PREP: [email protected] Youth Group: [email protected] THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 11, 2018 The readings this Sunday seem to focus on generosity. The prophet Elijah asks an impoverished widow, who has almost nothing, to be generous. And she is. The letter to the Hebrews states that Jesus’ offering of himself is an act of giving so substantial that it does not have to be repeated. In the Gospel a widow gives of her substance, in contrast to the rich who give a lot from their abundance but who have a lot more to give. The first reading hints that these scriptures are not only about giving. They are also about fear. Elijah tells the widow, “Do not be afraid” to give your all. The depth of generosity that God asks of us is only possible if we let go of our fear. GIVE EVERYTHING In First Kings, Elijah meets a widow and immediately makes a request that she promptly fulfills; then he makes another that she resists. His response is not to chastise her lack of charity but instead he says, as Jesus will say repeatedly say in the Gospels, “Do not be afraid.” He recognizes that it is not lack of charity that prevents her from giving him a little food, it is fear, fear that she will not have enough for her son and herself given their dire straits. Elijah looks beyond the obvious. He asks something of her and then gives back to her, from God’s abundance, something even greater. The same is true in Hebrews. Christ offers himself, not as the priest does with a life not his own, but as the genuine Son of God. Again in the Gospel, the substantive generosity of the impoverished widow is contrasted with the apparent generosity of the wealthy. The wealthy are found lacking. Today’s Readings: 1 Kgs 17:10–16; Ps 146:7, 8–9, 9–10; Heb 9:24–28; Mk 12:38–44 [41–44](Worship Pgs. 1203)
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Page 1: The Church Of St. Anthony · The prophet Elijah asks an impoverished widow, who has almost nothing, to be generous. And she is. The letter to the Hebrews states that Jesus’ offering

THIS WEEK AT

The Church Of St. Anthony 36 West Nyack Rd, Nanuet, NY 10954

Served By: REV. JOSEPH J. DEPONAI, PASTOR REV. CRESUS FERNANDO, Parochial Vicar REV. RONELO P. ANUNG, Parochial Vicar REV. MSGR. ED MCCORRY, Weekend Associate REV. JOSEPH DIETZ, Weekend Associate REV. MR. JOHN MALONEY, Deacon REV. MR. RAY MASBAD, JR., Deacon DR. ANNA RAMIREZ-ADAM, School Principal MRS. URSULA MAGEE, Director of Religious Education MS. LISA CHEN, Director of Music MRS. KATHY MCMAHON & MRS. SHIRLEY LEMAY, Coordinators of Senior Ministry BARBARA PETERS, Coordinator of Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults – RCIA BILL COLLINS, Youth Minister

MASSES SUNDAY MASSES:

SHRINE CHURCH - 7:00 & 10:30AM

PARISH CHURCH - 9:00, 10:15, 11:30AM,

12:45 and 7:00PM

SATURDAY MASS VIGIL: PARISH CHURCH - 5:00PM

(Fulfills Sunday Obligation)

CONFESSIONS: SHRINE CHURCH - Saturday 4:30-5:30pm

DAILY MASSES: SHRINE CHURCH

6:30 & 9:00AM Monday ~ Friday

9:00AM ~ Saturday

TELEPHONES:

Rectory: 623-2138 PREP: 624-2230 School: 623-2311 ~ Senior Ministry: 623-1059 Cemetery: [email protected]

Cemetery: www.stanthonyscatholiccemetery.com Church: [email protected]

Church Website: www.thechurchofstanthony.com PREP: [email protected]

Youth Group: [email protected]

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

NOVEMBER 11, 2018 The readings this Sunday seem to focus on generosity. The prophet Elijah asks an impoverished widow, who has almost nothing, to be generous. And she is. The letter to the Hebrews states that Jesus’ offering of himself is an act of giving so substantial that it does not have to be repeated. In the Gospel a widow gives of her substance, in contrast to the rich who give a lot from their abundance but who have a lot more to give. The first reading hints that these scriptures are not only about giving. They are also about fear. Elijah tells the widow, “Do not be afraid” to give your all. The depth of generosity that God asks of us is only possible if we let go of our fear.

GIVE EVERYTHING In First Kings, Elijah meets a widow and immediately makes a request that she promptly fulfills; then he makes another that she resists. His response is not to chastise her lack of charity but instead he says, as Jesus will say repeatedly say in the Gospels, “Do not be afraid.” He recognizes that it is not lack of charity that prevents her from giving him a little food, it is fear, fear that she will not have enough for her son and herself given their dire straits. Elijah looks beyond the obvious. He asks something of her and then gives back to her, from God’s abundance, something even greater. The same is true in Hebrews. Christ offers himself, not as the priest does with a life not his own, but as the genuine Son of God. Again in the Gospel, the substantive generosity of the impoverished widow is contrasted with the apparent generosity of the wealthy. The wealthy are found lacking.

Today’s Readings: 1 Kgs 17:10–16; Ps 146:7, 8–9, 9–10; Heb 9:24–28; Mk 12:38–44 [41–44](Worship Pgs. 1203)

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Page Two ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 PARISH CHURCH 5:00 PM

GEORGE REILLY

ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11

SHRINE CHURCH 7:00AM CARMELLA RUTELLA

PARISH CHURCH 9:00AM JOHN DUSZA

PARISH CHURCH 10:15AM SUSAN SECKENDORF

SHRINE CHURCH 10:30AM DANA, JORI, JILL & GORI DeMARCO

PARISH CHURCH 11:30AM MISSA PRO POPULO

PARISH CHURCH 12:45PM SALVATORE FIDANZA

PARISH CHURCH 7:00PM MARY & JOSEPH BRANCATELLI SR.

MONDAY ~VETERANS DAY 6:30 AM MARGARET BONANNO 9:00 AM MARY & JAMES WOODLEY TUESDAY 6:30 AM JOHN COSTELLO 9:00 AM GRACE M. REISER WEDNESDAY 6:30 AM JOHN & MARY COFFEY 9:00 AM SACHIKO SERGIO THURSDAY 6:30 AM FR. JOE DeSANTO 9:00 AM(PARISH)EPIFANIO G. YAMBAO SR. FRIDAY 6:30 AM RICHARD P. BARRY 9:00 AM SAL SEDOTTO SATURDAY 9:00 AM ANTONIO & ROSA VOLPE & ROSALEE BUONAIUTO 5:00 PM ANNE & ROBERT MULREAN

ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18

SHRINE CHURCH 7:00AM ANTONIO CARDIELLO

PARISH CHURCH 9:00AM KEN LAVIGNE

PARISH CHURCH 10:15AM ANTHONY ANEMONE

SHRINE CHURCH 10:30AM ANTHONY LADOLCETTA

PARISH CHURCH 11:30AM MISSA PRO POPULO

PARISH CHURCH 12:45PM CULLEN FAMILY

PARISH CHURCH 7:00PM JERZY WNUK

VETERANS DAY OBSERVED MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Parish office will be closed. If there is an emergency please call 845-623-2138 ext.6

NEXT WEEKS SECOND COLLECTION Next week, our second collection will be for the Catholic Charities Campaign for Charity and Justice. Countless families in the Archdiocese live in poverty. Last year this collection helped parish/community-based efforts to help the poor all across the Archdiocese. By supporting this collection you give people a helping hand. Learn more about the collection at www.catholiccharitiesny.org

SCHOOL NEWS

Mrs. Valerie Healey, our cafeteria manager is looking for someone who may be interested in working in our school cafeteria for the remainder of the school year. The position is for M, T, W and F, between the hours of 9:30-1:00. If interested, please call the school office at 623-2311. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who donated items to our annual Clothing Drive fundraiser. We appreciate all do to help us reach our goals. God Bless you all.

RENEW AND REBUILD

We sometimes get calls at the rectory about “Renew and Rebuild” reminders. “Renew & Rebuild” is managed by the office downtown. If you have questions or difficulties, please call Jonathan Rodriguez at 646-794-2008. If that doesn’t answer your questions, don’t hesitate to call the Rectory.

BLESSED MOTHER CHRISTMAS DINNER Blessed Mother Christmas Dinner will be held on Monday, December 3rd at 6pm at Rocco Italian Cuisine at the Clarkstown Mall in New City, NY. Tickets are $40.00 and will be available at the next Sodality meeting. Tickets will also be available at the rectory during business hours only.

COFFEE AFTER MASS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18th Coffee, tea and more will be served after the 9:00, 10:15 and 10:30am. Masses on November 18th sponsored by the FIL-AM Group. All parishioners are welcome.

BECOMING A CATHOLIC Is someone you know thinking about becoming a Catholic? Baptized in another denomination? Not baptized yet? St. Anthony's is currently holding information sessions on the RCIA [Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults] process for those thinking about joining our parish. Please call Barbara Peters at (845)598-1136 if you are interested.

THANKSGIVING MASS Please join us for a Thanksgiving Mass on

Thanksgiving Eve Wednesday, November 21 at 7:30pm in the Parish Church.

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Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Three Last Saturday, we celebrated Confirmation with Bishop Dominick Lagonegro. We had two Confirmations: one at 10:00AM and one at 2:00PM. Both were very beautiful. Over the years, many made this possible: staff & volunteer teachers in the PREP Program; teachers and staff St. Anthony’s School; and, on the day of, many

volunteers from our Liturgical Ministries – the Choir, the Ushers and our men who maintain our beautiful buildings and grounds. We thank you all!

We thank the parents and guardians of our young men and women who were confirmed for the gift of their sons and daughters to our Church and to our Parish Family!

We pray for them that they listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit as they continue their journeys with the Lord!

With Prayer, & Gratitude, Fr. Jerry

WE WELCOME INTO OUR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Eleanora Lee Alvarenga

BAPTISMS: First and Fourth Sundays of the month at 2:00 PM. Instructions for parents of children to be Baptized must be arranged with the Priests of the Parish. Only instructed Catholics should be invited as Godparents. A copy of the child’s birth certificate and sponsor certificates for the Godparents are required when you meet with the priest. CONFESSIONS: Saturday afternoon 4:30 - 5:30 PM in the Shrine Church. MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made at least six months before the marriage takes place. SICK CALLS: Any time. Do not neglect to call a priest to a person seriously ill (while the person is conscious, if possible).

NOCTURNAL ADORATION: Each First Friday 7:00pm until 8:00pm in the Shrine Church. NOVENAS:.To St. Anthony: Tuesdays after the 9AM Mass; Miraculous Medal: Monday at 8PM in the Shrine Church. HOLY HOUR - EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT, BENEDICTION: on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00pm in the Shrine Church. SOCIETIES: BLESSED MOTHER'S SODALITY: Meeting on Monday after 3rd Sunday, at 7:30 PM in the School Cafeteria.

SHRINE TO THE UNBORN AT ST. ANTHONY’S - A Shrine to the Unborn is installed in St. Anthony’s Shrine Church. The centerpiece of the shrine is an image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. A Book of Life is enshrined there. Those who have suffered the loss of an unborn child, through stillbirth, miscarriage or abortion, or of a child who lived for just a short time, may have his or her name inscribed in the Book. If you wish to have an unborn child included; applications are available at St. Anthony’s Church office 623-2138 between 8:30am & 3:30pm. There is no fee but donations will be received with gratitude.

TITHING NEWS: Last week our collection totaled $18,044.50. Last year our collection totaled $ 20,125.00. Thank you!

ST. ANTHONY’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Our 25th Annual Christmas Concert will take place on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 8:00 pm in the Parish Church. The program will include many familiar carols and Christmas favorites. This is the only time of the year that all of our choirs, singers, and orchestra musicians will perform together, so please mark your calendar and join us for this very special and exciting event! More information to follow.

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Page Four TODAY: CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD at the 9:00 & 10:15am Masses will be for

Kindergarten thru 4th Grade. JUNIOR CHOIR REHEARSAL from 2:00pm- 3:00pm in the Parish Church. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will be selling Chances for C&B (Charitable and Benevolent) after all Masses.

MONDAY: MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA at 8:00pm in the Shrine Church.

TUESDAY: NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY following the 9:00am Mass in the Shrine Church. HOLY HOUR from 7:00-8:00pm in the Shrine Church. P.R.E.P. Classes for 4th, 5th & 6th year students from 7:00 - 8:30pm. P.R.E.P. Classes for 8th year students ~ sign-in before 6:20pm- 8:30pm (doors will be locked at 6:20pm).

WEDNESDAY: SENIOR CLUB MEETING from 12:00pm - 3:00pm in the Shrine Church Hall. P.R.E.P. Classes for 4th, 5th & 6th year students from 7:00 - 8:30pm. P.R.E.P. Classes for 7th year students from 6:20pm – 8:30pm. (doors will be locked at 6:20pm). ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL at 7:30pm in the Parish Church.

THURSDAY: BIBLE STUDY from 10:00- 11:00am in the Rectory. FRIDAY: POLISH AMERICAN CREATIVITY SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN - from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in the School. SATURDAY: P.R.E.P. Classes for 1st 2nd & 3rd year students from 9:00 - 10:30am.

CONFESSIONS from 4:30 to 5:30pm in the Shrine Church. NEXT SUNDAY: CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD at the 9:00 & 10:15am Masses will be for

Kindergarten thru 4th Grade. JUNIOR CHOIR REHEARSAL from 2:00pm- 3:00pm in the Parish Church. SECOND COLLECTION for Catholic Charities for Charities and Justice COFFEE AFTER MASS after the 9:00, 10:15 and 10:30am Masses in Shrine Church Hall sponsored Fil-Am Group. YOUTH GROUP MEETING from 5-7pm in the Shrine Church Hall

PRIEST - CELEBRANTS FOR NOVEMBER 17 & 18

SCHEDULE:

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

MASS SCHEDULE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18

CONFESSIONS: 4:30 -5:30PM FR. JERRY

FR. JOE

MASS SCHEDULE: PARISH CHURCH 5:00PM FR. CRESUS

SHRINE CHURCH 7:00AM FR. JERRY PARISH CHURCH 9:00AM FR. JOE PARISH CHURCH 10:15AM FR. RONELO SHRINE CHURCH 10:30AM FR. JOE PARISH CHURCH 11:30AM FR. ED PARISH CHURCH 12:45PM FR. ED PARISH CHURCH 7:00PM FR. CRESUS

ST. ANTHONY YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY UPCOMING EVENTS

Faith, food and fun Friday- On November 16th, we will have our next Eucharist Adoration to contemporary music in the Shrine Church followed by food and games in the cafeteria. Starts at 7pm. Come see what everyone is talking about. Join the fun. All are welcome! Fundraising- Help us bring faith into action! We are selling wreaths and grave blankets again. Our pre-order is currently on our website. In addition, we will be taking orders after Masses the weekend of November 24th and 25th. Delivery will be the weekend of December 1st and 2nd. Please support our group! Save the date- Breakfast with Santa- December 16th after the 9, 10:15, and 10:30 Masses. Website- http://stanthonysyfm.com Follow us on Instagram- @st_anthonys_ym Questions- email - [email protected]

PARISH PAY/LPI If you are interested in a new way to electronically contribute each week to St. Anthony’s, you can sign-up with this new program. You may do so by visiting our website at www.thechurchofstanthony.com or calling 1-866-PARISH1 or LPI’s number 1-800-950-9952 and dial 1 for “We Share Customer Support”.

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Page Five

CATHOLIC SCHOOL CORNER

Touring Tuesdays in the Archdiocese of New York are universal open houses scheduled during the school day so that prospective families may see our Catholic schools in action. Parent Ambassadors are on hand to greet you and share their firsthand experiences. To schedule an appointment, visit www.CatholicSchoolsNY.org or call our bilingual Call Center at 646-794-2885. If you are unable to attend a scheduled Touring Tuesday, parents and guardians are always welcome to visit and tour our schools by appointment. We look forward to welcoming you to our schools! Upcoming Touring Tuesday Events - 9:00am – 11:00am- November 13, 2018, December 4, 2018, January 8, 2019, January 29, 2019, February 12, 2019, March 19, 2019

PARISH COUNSELING NETWORK SOMEONE WHO CAN LISTEN Everyone goes through crises sometimes. When that is happening, we can benefit from a conversation with an experienced professional counselor who shares our Catholic perspective. Our parish can make a connection for you through the archdiocese's PARISH COUNSELING NETWORK. Our parishioners can make an appointment to meet with a professional counselor in Rockland County or anyplace in the archdiocese for up to six meetings, with only a $10 co-pay per session. Tell Father that you want to talk with a counselor. He will contact the appointment desk on your behalf and then you can call and arrange your first visit. If interested please call 1-866-962-7487.

H.A.N.D.S. (Healing and Nurturing Distraught Survivors) H.A.N.D.S. sponsors a BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP for parents who have lost a child. It is facilitated by Ann Carucci, founder of H.A.N.D.S. who lost her son & daughter–in-law in a boating accident. Their bodies were never recovered. All groups meet from 6:30 to 8:00pm. The next meeting is November 20th. It will be held at International Headquarters, 9 Scott Drive, New City, NY 10956. Services are free of charge. Ann is also available for personal one-on-one counseling sessions. H.A.N.D.S also now has a WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS GROUP facilitated by Ann Carucci, who lost her husband. These meetings are held every Monday at 9 Scott Drive, New City. For further information please contact Ann Carucci at 634-6706.

THE CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP The core vocation in the Gospel of Mark is the vocation, or call, to discipleship. Today’s Gospel passage provides us with one last example of what the vocation to discipleship means, and one example of what it doesn’t mean. A destitute widow shows us that discipleship means following Jesus’ way of service, even if it requires giving one’s livelihood (or life). The scribes show us by their bad example that discipleship should entail a vocation to extend God’s care to those who are most in need. In our reading from the book of Kings another widow and her son are close to death. They too give what little they have, but they are rewarded by Elijah with food enough for a year. And the reading from the Letter to the Hebrews reminds us that Jesus sacrificed his life “to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him” (Hebrews 9:28).

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS So often at this time of year we remember our departed relatives and friends. A lovely way to do this is to remember them with Christmas Flowers for our altars. If you would like to do this, please drop your Christmas Flower envelope in the collection basket or pick up an envelope in the church and return it to the rectory. We will again print the names of those in whose memory the flowers were donated.

DUE TO EARLY HOLIDAY DEADLINES, ALL FLOWER REMEMBRANCE ENVELOPES MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MONDAY, DECEMBER 10th.

**PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT ANY ENVELOPES RECEIVED AFTER DECEMBER 10th, WILL HAVE THE NAME PRINTED IN THE BULLETIN ** Please be sure to PRINT the names on the envelopes to assure the correct spelling.

Note: In addition this year, due to the amount of pages that have to go in the bulletin, we are asking you to group people with the same last name and not list them individually. Thank you!

ST. ANTHONY PREP [Parish Religious Education Program] If you have any questions about our PREP program, please call

the Religious Education Office [624-2230] or email using [email protected]

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Page Six PASTORAL MESSAGE ON THE CRISIS FACING OUR CHURCH FROM CARDINAL TIMOTHY DOLAN

Please see the Church of St. Anthony’s Website to view the Cardinal’s Message under Parish News and Announcements on lower left side of page called Transparency, Accountability, and Action. There is also a link directly to the video on the right hand side of the page under the Mass Schedule. There are also paper pamphlets regarding the crisis at the doors of the Churches.

ARCHCARE (THE CONTINUING CARE COMMUNITY OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK) Need help caring for yourself or someone else, but not sure where to turn with questions about: Housing for seniors and disabled persons, Access to healthcare, Health-related legal and financial issues, Dementia care, Transportation options, Caregiver support groups, Food and nutrition, Volunteer opportunities. Call ArchCare. We’ll Answer. ArchCare Care Navigation Center 855-951-CARE (TTY/TDD): 711). Our Care Navigator are here to help you from 8:00am to 8:00pm., seven days a week. Help from a Care Navigator is totally free.

THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS If you have a family member or friend with mental illness…you are not alone. Come to a NAMI FAMILY – A Family Support Group Meeting on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm at the Dr. Robert L. Yeager Health Center, Building F, Room 119, Sanatorium Road, Pomona, NY. For further information call 845-359-8787.

SISTERS OF LIFE HOPE AND HEALING Have you suffered an abortion? Experience God’s love and mercy and begin the journey of healing. Please call the Sisters of Life at 866-575-0075 or [email protected]. For men, call Theresa Bonopartis at Lumina: 877-586-4621 or email: [email protected]

COPING WITH LIFE ALONE Coping with Life Alone is for those who have lost their spouse due to death, divorce, or separation. This multi-week program addresses the stages of grief and the emotions experienced with being alone after a marriage has ended. The sessions are held at St. Mary’s church in Washingtonville, NY and begin at 1:15 and end at about 3:30. The cost of the program is $40. Upcoming sessions are November 18, December 2, December 9, December 16, and January 6. Call Denise at 845 325 3147 for information and to register. The program is sponsored by Beginning Experience of the Hudson Valley which is affiliated with the Archdiocese of New York.

THE RACHEL MINISTRY The Rachel ministry is a CONFIDENTIAL ministry for those scarred by abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth. Come and heal every third Monday of the month at the Marian Shrine in the Cafeteria Building in West Haverstraw, at 7:00pm. The next meeting is on November 19th. For more information call 845-429-2077 or the Marian Shrine at 845-947-2200.

IHA PRESENTS This November, Immaculate Heart Academy, Township of Washington, NJ presents The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder as its inaugural fall drama. Performances of The Matchmaker will be Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16 and 17, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 at 2 p.m. This farce about love and money stars “the irrepressible busybody, Dolly Gallagher Levi, who inspired the Broadway musical, Hello, Dolly! Through Dolly’s subtle machinations, several unlikely couples come together to find happiness in 19th-century New York.” Artistic direction is by Ms. Maureen McNulty and production is by members of the IHA Theater Arts class. More information and ticket purchases can be found at ihatheater.com. Call IHA at 201.445.6800 or email [email protected] with questions.

FREE CONCERT FOR LIFE The annual Concert for Life will be on Saturday, Nov. 17, at 1 pm at the Marian Shrine, 174 Filors Lane in Stony Point. Each year this event is the main fundraiser for the Good Counsel Home for homeless mothers and their newborn babies in Spring Valley. No admission fee, but a free-will collection will be taken up. The concert features world-acclaimed pianist Dr. Michael Fennelly and soprano Megan Weston and the sacred music of The Mueller Family Schola. This year’s prolife honoree is Howard Phillips, Town of Haverstraw Supervisor. If you’d like to take an ad in the commemorative journal, please call 845-492-6709 or email [email protected]. Deadline is Nov. 12.

MARYDELL TO CELEBRATE THE LIGHTING OF ITS TREE OF PEACE AND LIGHT The public is invited to attend Marydell Faith and life Center’s annual lighting of its Tree of Peace and Light on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. Now in its 13th year, the Tree of Peace and Light offers donors the opportunity to honor or memorialize their loved with a light on a tree on the grounds of Marydell Faith & Life Center All are invited to attend. All proceeds from the Tree of Peace and Light will benefit Marydell Faith and Life Center. For more information contact Maria Joy, Executive Director, at 845-358-5399 or via email at marydellflc@gmail,com.

SACRED HEART SCHOOL HOLIDAY CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR Please join us for our Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair on Sunday November 18th 12-6 pm Sacred Heart School 60 Washington Ave Suffern NY.

******************************************************************************* Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 11, 2018 The LORD keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed,

gives food to the hungry. — Psalm 146:7

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