St. Matthew and

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Week of August 2, 2020

Benefits For You • No check writing or ATM stops before church • Safe, secure, and confidential • Use your checking or savings • Schedule recurring or one-time donations • Change a gift or account any time you like • Choose regular offering or special collections

Benefits For The Church • Reduces check processing fees • Allows staff more time to focus on ministries • Your data & auto-deposited gifts are secure • Accommodates special collections • Provides giving history for tax statements • Reduces costs of mailing collection

During this time while Mass cannot be celebrated publicly, the bills do not stop coming in and needing to be paid. We ask all who are able to do so to please register for online giving with PARISH GIVING during this time. Alternatively, your weekly contribution envelopes can be mailed to the rectory (checks only - please do not send cash in the mail!). As a church that seeks to serve, we wanted to provide you the convenience of being able to give the way you want. Parish Giving offers you the opportunity to make secure, automatic contributions from your bank account to our church. Parish Giving costs you nothing and provides many advantages to you and the church:

Is Parish Giving Safe? Parish Giving meets the highest banking-level security standards set forth by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) to ensure safe and confidential transactions. In fact, your banking information is encrypted in the system and is not accessible to any users or administrators of the Parish Giving system. When you manage your own account information, your church never needs to handle checks or worry about locking up documents containing your account information. And you’ll always be certain that your gifts are direct-deposited into your church’s account.

WWW.PARISHGIVING.ORG

COLLECTION REPORT:

PAST 2 WEEK SUMMARY: Mailed Contributions: $2,439

7/19 Weekend: $1,806: Parish Giving: $1,331 7/26 Weekend: $1,583: Parish Giving: $1,271

Total for last 2 weeks: $8,430

Come and join the 52 parishioners

who have singed up for PARISH GIVING since March!

Please help your parish and sign up for Parish Giving. There is no cost to you, it’s safe & easy! Just click on the links to the

left to get started. Questions, email Christine at office@stmolph.com

No New Members this week. Still hoping for 8 more? Is it possible that 8 more of our

parishioners will sign up for Parish Giving?

Once Mass begins again, we still have to social distance, and we want to keep our Ushers safe! If we can get 8 more to sign up for online giving,

that’s 8 less people putting envelopes in the basket every weekend!

MASS & CONFESSION

SCHEDULE

OLPH Schedule:

Daily Mass:

Monday - Saturday: 8:00am

Saturday Vigil: 5pm

Sunday: 10:30am

Confessions: Saturday:

4:00pm - 4:45pm

STM Schedule:

Daily Mass:

Monday-Saturday: 9:00am

Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm

Sunday: 8:30am

Confessions: Saturday:

3:00pm - 3:45pm

For July & August the

Rectory/Church Office will be

open:

Monday - Thursday: 9:30am - 5:00pm

Friday: 9:30am - 1:00pm

Please remember that Social Distancing is still in effect. Only 1 parishioner/visitor is allowed in

the office at a time.

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SAINT MATTHEW & OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

The Week of August 2, 2020 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

ST. MATTHEW’S CHURCH

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 REQUESTED BY:

5:00 pm Josephine Chemka Miller Patty Speranza

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2

8:30 am Charles Murray Murray Family

11:00 am Mary Barry Brian Potter

MONDAY, AUGUST 3

9:00 am Ann Mitchell Family

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4

9:00 am Veronica Wemer Janet & Marty

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5

9:00 am Special Intention Leola & Teri

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

9:00 am Ian Christie Mom & Brother

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

9:00 am Ralph & Eleanor Santini Daughter

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

9:00 am Carol Russo Kathleen Ryan

5:00 pm Ann Mitchell Family

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

8:30 am Connie Rasulo Bryan Healy

11:00 am Charles Murray Murray Family

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CHURCH

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 REQUESTED BY:

5:00 pm Catherine McCarthy McCarthy Family

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2

8:30 am Brian J. Knecht Christine

10:30 am Joe Falzon Camille & Ray Gutierrez

MONDAY, AUGUST 3

8:00 am Catherine McCarthy McCarthy Family

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4

8:00 am Catherine McCarthy McCarthy Family

WEDNESDAY , AUGUST 5

8:00 am Fran Macri Pasquale Family

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

8:00 am Spec. Int. Kristin Harkin & Family Family

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

8:00 am The Resurrection Sisters Living Lorraine Easty

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

8:00 am The Sacramentine Sisters Living Lorraine Easty

5:00 pm In Thanksgiving Ybay Family

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

8:30 am Special Intention Michael O’Gara Val & Rita McGlynn

10:30 am Brian J. Knecht Christine

While we are still on a

shortened Mass schedule, all of these Masses are still being

offered privately by the Priests of

our parish for these intentions.

**Note that the

Sunday Mass

Intentions will be

celebrated

according to our

new temporary

Mass schedule:

4 PM Saturday at

St. Matthew, 5 PM

Saturday at OLPH,

8:30 AM Sunday at

St. Matthew and

10:30 AM at

OLPH.**

First Reading: Isaiah 55:1-3 With great enthusiasm and fervor, God urges his people to come to him and to accept the gifts he extends to them. Second Reading: Romans 8:35, 37-39 In words that are both stirring and courageous, Paul exclaims that nothing will separate him and his followers from the love of Christ - neither trial - nor persecution - nor death. Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21 Matthew gives us a straightforward and convincing account of the miracle of the loaves and fishes. Because the crowds following Jesus were hungry, he took five loaves and two fish, blessed them, and gave them to the crowds. Although the people numbered about five thousand, there was still food remaining.

August 2, 2020 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 2, 2020

“Thus says the Lord: All you who are thirsty, come to the water. Come without paying and without cost... Heed me and you shall eat well. You who have no money, come receive grain and eat. Come to me heedfully, listen, that you may have life. I will renew with you the everlasting covenant.”

During the hot days of summer we are constantly looking for relief. A refreshing drink, a cool breeze, a pool or lake, a break from oppression and toil. Water is often the most welcome solution.

It was the water of baptism which gave us new life, and allowed us to live the covenant the Lord made with His people. Water was a constant in the bible from creation, the flood, the Red Sea, and even the side of Jesus on Calvary.

It is the water of grace which enables us to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. When we celebrate the sacraments, every time we receive the Eucharist, we are touched by God’s saving grace. Maybe it is worth a minute to ask the Lord to help me appreciate the great gift He offers me constantly.

Remember this spring when the virus reminded us to wash our hands for twenty seconds? It was not only a precaution, but a remedy. May we “come to the water’ and be renewed.

Please keep in your prayers the ill of our parish especially: Kristin Harkin, Susan Sullivan Manuel, Maribeth Groth, Fred Wolff, Tom Donohoe, John Wazeter, Brian

Yozzo, Eleanor Dalton, Maureen McLaughlin, Joseph Richter, Jr., Joan Liva and Eileen Mallon

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. 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, Michael Germain-Navy, Brandon King-Army, Michael Parton-Navy, Peter Dillon-Coast Guard, Chris Minozzi-Marines, Sean Roth-Army, Mike Gibbons-Marines, Donald Wemer Jr.-Marines If you would like to add a name to our Military List, please call the rectory office.

CIRCLE OF LOVE PRAYER GROUP TO CONTINUE WITH

ZOOM We will continue our Circle of Love

prayer group on Monday’s at 7:45pm through the Zoom app. Meeting id is 456-044-682

People should connect at 7:30pm. If anyone needs more info call 914-693-2959.

Parish Office: The parish office has re-opened for

Parishioners. Only one parishioner/visitor will be allowed in at a time. All visitors are

required to wear a mask at all times. We still prefer to schedule Masses

via telephone or email. Please call 914-478-2822 or

email: office@stmolph.com to schedule Masses for your loved ones.

AVAILABLE MASSES:

Available Masses for the upcoming weeks are listed below. If you would like to reserve a Mass for a loved one, please EMAIL Christine at the rectory: office@stmolph.com or call Theresa at 914-478-2822.

8am Daily Mass: August 24-26-27-28-29-31

9am Daily Mass: September 24-25-29-30

Saturday 5pm: October 17-24-31 Nov. 7-14-21

Sunday 8:30am: Sept. 6-13-20-27 Oct 4-11

Sunday 10:30am: September 27 October 4-11

Sunday 11:00am: November 1- 8 - 15 - 22 - 29

Even though the church is operating on a shortened schedule, our Priests are still celebrating Masses for our loved ones.

If you would like to reserve one of the available Masses, please send an email to OFFICE@STMOLPH.COM with the date you would like. Please include the persons name who the Mass will be offered for, and who requested the Mass.

Masses are $15 each. You can mail a check to the church office: 616 Warburton Avenue, Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706 Please add a note in the envelope which Mass it is for.

Masses will be filled on a first come basis.

Registration information and the Calendar

for the Religious Education Program for the

2020-21 school year will be available on the

website under the Religious Education tab

within the next few days.

The parish received $350.83 for the month of May from the Foodtown Gives Back program! Thank you to the 142 parishioners who have signed up to participate in the program.

If you haven't given your 12 digit card number to the parish office yet, please do so! You can send a picture of your keychain card to: office@stmolph.com

SPAM EMAILS FROM THE PARISH or PRIESTS

If you receive an email from the Parish or from one of the Parish Priests asking

for money or some kind of help, please delete the message right away.

NEVER will a Priest or the Parish email you asking for money, gift cards, or help of any kind.

Feel free to contact the rectory if you have any questions about an email that you received.

Healing After Abortion: Do you know someone who is carrying the grief of a past abortion? There is always hope. The pain and sorrow of abortion does not need to endure for a lifetime. A “Day of Prayer and Healing” offers the opportunity to experience the love and mercy of God and to respond to His invitation to begin the journey of healing the wound of abortion. For upcoming dates, locations, and confidential registration, or just to talk to a Sister, please call the Sisters of Life at (866)-575-0075 (toll free) or reach us by email at hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org.

PODCASTS FOR CATHOLICS AFFECTED BY DIVORCE AND FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS

Two podcasts are being offered through the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation for Freedom, Family, and

Faith and are available on YouTube, Facebook, Podbean app, and TuneIn Radio app:

Podcast for Catholics Affected by Divorce and Separation. First Tuesday of each month, from 8 – 9 pm.

Podcast for Families in Crisis. Last Thursday of each month, from 8pm – 9 pm.

Subscribe to the “Philly Nonnatus” YouTube channel, and on Podbean and TuneIn Radio subscribe to:

“Patchwork Heart Ministry”.

For more information, visit www.nonnatus.org, or text/call 215-870-9913.

As a reminder, due to COVID-19 concerns, ushers are not taking up collections

during the offertory hymn. In the back of each church, there are baskets set up for parishioners to leave their donations. On weekends when multiple collections are scheduled, you may place both envelopes in the same basket. The ushers will securely deposit these donations at the end of each Mass. We wish to again take a moment to thank all our parishioners who have continued to send in their weekly or monthly donations via U.S. Mail or through ParishGiving. Thank you all for your generosity!

NEXT WEEKENDS ARCHDIOCESAN 2nd COLLECTION

SUPPORTS THE Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Holy Virgin of Guadalupe,

Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas. We fly to you today as

your beloved children. We ask you to intercede for us with your Son, as you

did at the wedding in Cana.

Pray for us, loving Mother, and gain for our nation and world, and for all

our families and loved ones, the protection of your holy angels, that we may

be spared the worst of this illness.

For those already afflicted, we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and

deliverance. Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful, wipe

away their tears and help them to trust. In this time of trial and testing,

teach all of us in the Church to

love one another and to be patient

and kind. Help us to bring the

peace of Jesus to our land and to

our hearts.

We come to you with confidence,

knowing that you truly are our

compassionate mother, health of

the sick and cause of our joy.

Shelter us under the mantle of

your protection, keep us in the

embrace of your arms, help us

always to know the love of your

Son, Jesus.

Amen.