THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SAINT MATTHEW … · SAINT MATTHEW & OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP The Week of August 19, 2018 - 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 REQUESTED

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 8:00 am (A) Intentions of Harkin Family Harkin Family

9:00 am (H) Donald Markowsky Virginia

TUESDAY AUGUST 21 8:00 am (A) Intentions of Harkin Family Harkin Family

9:00 am (H) Henry Michael Johnson Jim & Jean Sugrue

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 22 8:00 am (A) Intentions of Harkin Family Harkin Family

9:00 am (H) John J. Ciborowski Bannon & DeSouza Family

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 8:00 am (A) Intentions of Harkin Family Harkin Family

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 8:00 am (A) Intentions of Harkin Family Harkin Family 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.

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.”

AUGUST 19, 2018 -

20th Sunday of Ordinary Time

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.

“I Am The Bread of Life”

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 914-478-2822. 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.

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS - Thank You!

ST. MATTHEW & OLPH 2018 2017 August 12 Collection $4,966 $5,041 Maintenance & Repairs $1,676 $1,761

There is only one collection this weekend and next weekend.

CANDLE & FLOWER DEDICATIONS

St. Matthew Tabernacle Candle

In Memory of Michael DeBendetto

req. by daughter Phyllis

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. 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

ACTS OF THE APOSTLES

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

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

August 13, 2018

Dear friends in the Lord:

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 [email protected]. 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

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

GAMES - BOUNCY HOUSE - MUSIC - 50/50 RAFFLE

GOOD FOOD, GOOD FRIENDS GREAT FUN!

Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chicken, Kielbasa, Corn, Salad, Water, Soda, Ice Cream

3rd ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th

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

DONATIONS to defray the cost GREATLY APPRECIATED:

Adult $12 • Senior $10 • Child $8 • Family $35

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