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Mass Intentions Scheduled Masses for the week of April 1, 2018 Sat. 7:30pm People of the Parish Sun. 7:30am Private Intention 9:00am Private Intention 10:30am Private Intention 12:00pm Private Intention NO 5:00pm Mass

Mon. 8:00am Carolyn Magro 9:00am Carmine Scimia Tues. 8:00am Joseph Delasandro

9:00am Iype Parakadavil Wed. 8:00am Terese Mulligan (1st Anniv.)

9:00am Cardi & Rago Families Thurs. 8:00am Livingston Hall 9:00am Valentine Pinto (8th Anniv.) Fri. 8:00am Howard Hatton 9:00am John Rezman & Conroy Family Sat. 9:00am Rosy Simson

Scheduled Masses for Sunday, April 8, 2018 Sat. 5:00pm Intentions of Our Lady’s Guild Sun. 7:30am Florence McHale 9:00am Eilo & Gina Mancino 10:30am Ann & Augie Paese 12:00pm Maria Pasquariello 5:00pm Michael Leone

A Note from Fr. Quealy

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE! God Bless. Fr. Quealy

We are deeply grateful to all who participated in our Renew and Rebuild Capital Campaign. We passed our goal! We received $1,468,000 from 273 pledges. We can now begin to fulfill our 5-year capital plan. Thank you for your extraordinary generosity and your love of your parish Scripture Readings for the Week Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Lk 24:35-48 First Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Jn 21:1-14 First Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Mk 16:9-15

O.L.S. Men’s Club News The Men’s Club will hold their annual NCAA Basketball raffle this Monday, April 2nd at 8:30pm in the school gym. Raffle drawing at halftime: 1st Prize: 55” Smart TV or $400, 2nd Prize: 50” TV or $250. Cost is $20 per ticket which includes food and drink the night of the event. All proceeds benefit O.L.S. sports programs. Only a few tickets left – you can pay at the door or call George at 914-642-5095. On-line registration for the Annual Men’s Club Golf Outing is open at: OLSGolfOuting.eventbee.com The Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Westchester Hills Golf Club. This great event begins with check-in & lunch from 11am-12:30pm; shotgun start at 1pm; cocktails/appetizers/dinner in main dining room from 5:30-7pm and the awards program, raffles, live auction begin at 7pm. Cost is $250 per player (golf fee includes golf, cart, gift, lunch, dinner & beverages – caddy fee not included). $100 for dinner only.

~~~~~~~~ Statements for your 2017 contributions to O.L.S. are available. Please contact Shannon at the rectory

office (914-949-9819) or via email at olscc@optonline.net with your request

Easter Sunday April 1, 2018

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Pray for the Sick and Deceased

Lord our God, you give us strength and support in our frailty; turn with kindness toward: Pamela Ann Stackpole, Ann Grazioli, Paul Dunning,

Joy Stingone, Larry Corum, Yolanda Perez, Jacqueline Gallagher, Sophia Napoli, James Cody, Roselle Williams, Lorraine Collins, Robert Robine, Michelle Delamonico,

Jane Cotone, Lt. Col. Beau Riely, Robert M. Woods, Patricia Gallagher, Nick Bilangino, Vincent Soccodato,

Damon Amadio, Daren Letterman, Anna Coppola, Americo Coppola, Frankie Delosso, Joseph Goldman,

Maria R. Leite, Isabella Braga, Elaine Calcagni, Gianna Colao, Marie Robine, Dean Otto, Mary Barile, Alex Jones, Betsy Myers, Ann Baker, Frank Tarone, Tony Cestone, Nancy DeCrescenzo, Rachel Coffey, Diane

Kitson, Anna Arias, Jane Peyton, Don Short, Norbeth York, Stephanie Saccurato, Pat Socci, M.E. Guarini &

Fr. Thomas Keating. We pray for all who have died, especially James Joy &

Jon Podell, may they rest in peace.

Pray for our Military

Please fill out this form for anyone in your family presently serving in the armed forces and return it to the rectory. Name/Rank_________________________________ Lord, protect: Spec. Shayne Cipolla, Lt. Nicholas Selk, USN, SSG Anthony DiStefano, Lt. Col. Isaac Rademacher, Lt. Scott Childers, Col. James Frawley, LTC. Jim Riely, LTC. Beau Riely, PFC Zachery Basso,USMC, Col. Joseph A. Tirone, Cpt. Matt Woods, Pvt. Barry Marquez, Sgt. Travis Cipolla, Lt. Patrick Casey, Brian D. Martinez, USMC, Cpt. Daniel Wallet, Petty Officer 2nd Class David Aponte, Lt. Col. C. Brian Valentino, Pvt. Woody Stogel, Cpl. Christian Magnacca, Major David J. Zallo, Capt. Frank A. Rhodes,USN, AR Robert M. Martinez, Specialist Mark R. Martino, 2nd Lt. Michael Racicot, USMC, SSG Derrick Castleberry, Pvt. Victoria Janaskie, Lt. Kevin J. Barry, Jr. & Lt. Austin M. Rivera, ANG Please notify the rectory when any of the above names

should be removed from this list.

~~~~~~~~ Recently Parish Pay (electronic giving) was purchased by WeShare. All Parish Pay donors must verify their account in order to make changes to their donations. Please call Shannon at the rectory office (949-9819

~~~~~~~~ “With so much to do, we often neglect what is really important: our spiritual lives, and our relationship with God. So let's stop and take time to pray!” ~ Pope Francis

This Week’s Events: Monday, 4/2: Rectory & office closed -Men’s Club NCAA Raffle in the school at 8:30pm Wednesday, 4/4: -Centering Prayer meets in the cry room after the 9am Mass Thursday, 4/5: -Centering Prayer meets in the cry room at 3pm -No children’s choir or adult choir rehearsal(s) First Friday, 4/6: -Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament follows the 9am

Mass and concludes with Benediction at 11am -O.L.S. Volunteer Day at the Open Arms Shelter –

please see the sign-up sheet on the church bulletin board for a list of food donations

First Saturday, 4/7: the Rosary is recited at 8:40am in the church prior to the 9am Mass

The first collection on Sunday, March 25, 2018 was $12,661. Thank you for your support of our parish

Our Lady of Sorrows School will hold a Tag Sale on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 9am – 2pm.

Donations are needed – home furnishings, sports equipment, books, appliances, clothing, toys & baby items. Donations may be dropped off at the school on Friday April 13th at 5pm. Any questions, please contact: ols7thgradeclassmoms@gmail.com

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Liturgical Assignments for April 7/8 Sat. 5:00pm L: Jim Noonan EM: R. Martins, P. Pascale Sun. 7:30am L: R. Mora EM: M. Martin, M. Panzarella 9:00am L: A. Jordan-Duffy EM: B. Flooks. M. Snyder 10:30am L: M. Bellantoni EM: M. Leone, M. Fitzgerald, R. Ritacco 12:00pm L: R. Amadio EM: M. Jordan, C. Ryan 5:00pm L: A. Falcetta EM: R. Connolly, N. DeMasi Renew & Rebuild Contact Information The Data Center/Gift Processing department of the Archdiocese of NY will be sending out tax letters to O.L.S. parishioners who donated to the recent “Renew & Rebuild” Capital Campaign. If you have questions, wish to update payment methods or make a new gift, call the the Renew & Rebuild campaign office at 646-794-2008

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A PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord “Peter proceeded to speak and said; ‘You know what has happened all over Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached, how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses of all that he did… they put him to death hanging him on a tree. This man God raised up on the third day and granted that he be visible not to all but to us, the witnesses chosen by God in advance who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.’” We can listen to many Easter sermons, telling of the events and appearances of Jesus. We visit the upper room with the apostles, meet Him with Mary in the garden, breakfast with Him on the shore of Tiberias, and share an evening meal in Emmaus. All are witness stories. The Pentecost sermon of Peter summarizes the event of Easter and its meaning for the witnesses. He was anointed with the Holy Spirit so we too have been confirmed. He was filled with power, so too we who live the life of grace. He went about doing good, the work of the church and we missionary disciples today. We too are the chosen witnesses of the Risen One who eat at His table, breaking the bread of life. Easter faith tells us that He lives and among us. Easter joy fills us with a special enthusiasm. Easter commissioning sends us to bring that joy to others.

~~~~~~~~ Villa Saint Francis…Independent Living for Women The Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, wishing to continue their 150+ years of service to the church and the community, manage and staff Villa St. Francis. The Sisters minister to fulfill the needs for age 60+ independent women who wish to be free from the burdens of maintaining their own home, in a warm, caring family atmosphere. Located on the grounds of Mt. St. Francis Convent, overlooking the Hudson River in Peekskill with 29 studios, Villa St. Francis offers independent living for senior women. Please contact Catherine McAdam at 914-737-4244 or email: villastfrancispeekskill@gmail.com

~~~~~~~~ Fr. John Palatucci is leading a pilgrimage to various Catholic shrines in France June 25-July6, 2018. The trip includes Lourdes, Lisieux, the great Monastery of San Mont-Michel and Paris. The trip will also include Normandy, the site of the Allied landing on June 6, 1944. If interested, please contact Catholic Heritage Tours for more information at 800-290-3876. The itinerary can be viewed online: www:catholicheritagetours.com/FJPFR.

Divine Mercy Sunday ~ April 8, 2018 In 1931, Jesus appeared to St. Faustina and asked that the Sunday after Easter become the “Feast of Mercy.” Jesus promised anyone who honors him as King of Mercy and prays the Chaplet of Divine Mercy – the prayer he gave St. Faustina – would receive special graces and great mercy.

~~~~~~~~ A Divine Mercy Celebration will be held next Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 4 to 5:30pm at Holy Rosary Church, 170 Bradhurst Avenue, Hawthorne, NY 10532. Telephone 914-769-0030 with questions.

“Why Do Catholics Offer the Sign of Peace?

During the Mass, we offer the Sign of Peace in preparation for receiving Communion. After his Resurrection, Jesus appeared to his disciples in the Upper Room. Although his friends had abandoned him, Jesus forgave them saying: “Peace be with you” (John 20:19). When we offer each other the Sign of Peace we imitate Christ. The Sign of Peace is also a sign of spiritual unity. Just as Jesus reconciled with his disciples, we are called to reconcile with each other. ~Growing in Faith, April, 2018 The RDC Center for Counseling & Human Development invites you to the following 2 free programs: Thursday, April 12, 7-8:30pm: “Are You Caring for an Aging Parent: What you should know – Self Care, Medicare, Medicaid, Estate Planning.” Speakers: Neil Rimsky Esq., Cuddy & Fedder & Sandy Chaiken, LCSW, former complex hospital system social worker. RSVP psheridan@divinecompassion.org or phone 914-798-1103. The program will be held at The RDC Center located at 52 No. Broadway in White Plains (rdccenter.org).

Free 6 week Employment/Networking Support Group Tuesday evenings 6:30-8pm April 17, 24 and May 1, 8, 15 & 22. Topics: Job Trends, The Meyers Briggs Inventory, Resume Preparation, Interviewing, Branding and LinkedIn. The program is held at The White Plains Education & Training Center located at 303 Quarropas St. in White Plains. For information & to register contact: psheridan@divinecompassion.org/

~~~~~~~~ A Mass for Healing will be held at Holy Rosary Church (170 Bradhurst Ave., Hawthorne, NY) on Monday, April 16, 2018. Praise and worship at 7:15pm; Mass at 7:30pm. Celebrant is Msgr. Edward Barry; music by Michael Corsini. Call 914-769-0030 with questions