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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. ANTONIO FERRER 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] SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 26, 2019 Six weeks into our Easter rejoicing, the Church gives us readings today that start preparing us for a return to ordinary life. The Acts of the Apostles and the Gospel both dwell on proper daily behavior for followers of Jesus, while the reading from Revelation reminds us why we bother with laws at all. In Acts, leaders of the church meet to discuss which essential elements of the Mosaic Law converts must obey if they wish to be disciples of Jesus Christ. John’s Gospel reflects back to the Last Supper discourse when Jesus himself emphasizes the importance of obeying God’s commandments. Observing God’s law, says Jesus, shows a desire to be intimate with the Lord. We follow rules not for their own sake, but to love God and neighbor better. This more excellent love brings us closer to Revelation’s vision of paradise, gleaming with “the splendor of God.” TWO GARDENS The independent streak in every human heart can resent rules and regulations. We often rebel against the idea of blindly following rules we did not create for ourselves. We have inherited this willfulness from Adam and Eve, who could not resist eating from the one tree God strictly outlawed in the Garden of Eden. Jesus, fully human and fully divine, personally understands our desire to do things ourselves. In his own garden, the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus transformed human history. Instead of following his own inclinations, Jesus offered his decision-making, his free will, his very life, to God. As the Gospel of Luke tells us, Jesus “was in such agony and he prayed so fervently that his sweat became like drops of blood falling on the ground.” Observing God’s law is not easy, not even for the Son of God. But Jesus promises that keeping God’s words will bring us peace. Jesus’ submission led to resurrection; our obedience will calm our hearts, allowing God to dwell deep within. Today’s Readings: Acts 15:1–2, 22–29; Ps 67:2–3, 5, 6, 8; Rev 21:10–14, 22–23; Jn 14:23–29 (Worship Pgs.1093).

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Page 1: The Church Of St. Anthony · 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

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. ANTONIO FERRER 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]

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MAY 26, 2019 Six weeks into our Easter rejoicing, the Church gives us readings today that start preparing us for a return to ordinary life. The Acts of the Apostles and the Gospel both dwell on proper daily behavior for followers of Jesus, while the reading from Revelation reminds us why we bother with laws at all. In Acts, leaders of the church meet to discuss which essential elements of the Mosaic Law converts must obey if they wish to be disciples of Jesus Christ. John’s Gospel reflects back to the Last Supper discourse when Jesus himself emphasizes the importance of obeying God’s commandments. Observing God’s law, says Jesus, shows a desire to be intimate with the Lord. We follow rules not for their own sake, but to love God and neighbor better. This more excellent love brings us closer to Revelation’s vision of paradise, gleaming with “the splendor of God.”

TWO GARDENS

The independent streak in every human heart can resent rules and regulations. We often rebel against the idea of blindly following rules we did not create for ourselves. We have inherited this willfulness from Adam and Eve, who could not resist eating from the one tree God strictly outlawed in the Garden of Eden. Jesus, fully human and fully divine, personally understands our desire to do things ourselves. In his own garden, the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus transformed human history. Instead of following his own inclinations, Jesus offered his decision-making, his free will, his very life, to God. As the Gospel of Luke tells us, Jesus “was in such agony and he prayed so fervently that his sweat became like drops of blood falling on the ground.” Observing God’s law is not easy, not even for the Son of God. But Jesus promises that keeping God’s words will bring us peace. Jesus’ submission led to resurrection; our obedience will calm our hearts, allowing God to dwell deep within. Today’s Readings: Acts 15:1–2, 22–29; Ps 67:2–3, 5, 6, 8; Rev 21:10–14, 22–23; Jn 14:23–29 (Worship Pgs.1093).

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Page Two ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR

SATURDAY, MAY 25 PARISH CHURCH 5:00 PM

SAL PIRANEO

ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR SUNDAY, MAY 26

SHRINE CHURCH 7:00AM MARY SICILIANO

PARISH CHURCH 9:00AM GLORIA & PHILIP VALLONE

PARISH CHURCH 10:15AM OWEN, ALICE, OWEN JR. AND TIMOTHY HANRATTY

SHRINE CHURCH 10:30AM NEFTALI & EVE DELOS REYES

PARISH CHURCH 11:30AM MISSA PRO POPULO

PARISH CHURCH 12:45PM MARTIN & MARY O’SULLIVAN

PARISH CHURCH 7:00PM GLORIA D’AGOSTINO

MONDAY ~MEMORIAL DAY 6:30 AM JEAN DESSOIT & ANNE LEA BELLEFLEUR 9:00 AM GERALD T. “JERRY” DONNELLAN TUESDAY 6:30 AM ANTONIO PERRINO 9:00 AM IGNAZIO (SAL) BATTAGLIA WEDNESDAY 6:30 AM MARION & JOHN ZAMBRI 9:00 AM JOSEPH DUFFY 7:00PM (PARISH) SALVATORE FIDANZA THURSDAY ~ASCENSION THURSDAY 6:30 AM BERNARD, BONNIE & JOSEPH WYSOCKI 9:00 AM(PARISH)MARTIN KRASNIQI (LIVING) NOON(PARISH) CARL DESTEFANO 7:00PM (PARISH)MARGARET ANN O’KEEFFE FRIDAY 6:30 AM REV. JOSEPH DeSANTOS 9:00 AM DOMINICK ARGIRO SATURDAY 9:00 AM MORGAN FAMILY 5:00 PM MARIA DROSTE

ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 2

SHRINE CHURCH 7:00AM DiCOLANDREA & SCOTTO FAMILIES

PARISH CHURCH 9:00AM PATRICK, ALFRED & BARBARA FAGAN &

HEATHER LEIGH COLON PARISH CHURCH 10:15AM

ANTONIO MANUEL SHRINE CHURCH 10:30AM

TRENTINELLA FAMILY PARISH CHURCH 11:30AM

MISSA PRO POPULO PARISH CHURCH 12:45PM

JAMES & MARY O’DRISCOLL PARISH CHURCH 7:00PM

JOSEPH SURACE

3rd Kyle Waters & Christine Harris 1st Robert “Connor” Whitely & Janine Pampillonio

RECTORY OFFICE The Rectory Office will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019 for Memorial Day. For emergencies, call 623-2138. Thank you

MASS BOOK 2020 Masses can be booked by a first come/first serve basis starting Wednesday, May 29th from 9:00am to Noon and 1pm to 3:30pm. Thank you for your cooperation! (The customary offering for each announced mass is $15.00. Thank you.)

SPONSORSHIP FOR ST. ANTHONY’S FEAST The St. Anthony’s Feast will be celebrated on Sunday, June 9th. In past years, Sponsors have helped present this wonderful event by their generosity. If you would like to be a sponsor for this year’s feast, you can pick up a sponsorship form in the vestibule of both churches. Please leave your form and donation at the rectory or in the Sunday collection basket. PLEASE MARK THE ENVELOPE, FEAST SPONSOR attention of Feast Committee (Forms are due back by May 31st, 2019). A list of all sponsors will be displayed at the Feast. Any donation is greatly appreciated. It is the generosity of our sponsors that help to make St. Anthony’s Feast a great success.

ST. ANTHONY'S NOVENA - JUNE 5 - JUNE 13 If you would like to be included in the Novena, please list your petitions on the envelopes that are provided in the vestibules of the Shrine and Parish Churches, and place in the collection basket or drop off at the Rectory door mail slot by May 31st. Your petitions will be placed on the altar during the novena.

SECOND COLLECTION FOR JUNE 2nd WEEKEND Please join us in welcoming the Little Sisters of the Poor to our parish next weekend. At Jeanne Jugan Residence the Little Sisters offer hospitality and care for 100 needy elderly men and women. They depend greatly on charity to carry on their mission to the aged and infirm. Any assistance you can give will help them provide for the needs of the elderly entrusted to their care. To learn more about the mission of the Little Sisters of the Poor see the website at www.littlesistersofthepoorpawtucket.org.

PENTECOST SUNDAY CHILDREN PARTICIPATION SIGN UP

On Sunday, 6/2/19, after the 9:00 am Mass & 10:15 Mass I will be signing up children who would like to participate in the ** 10:15 mass **on Pentecost Sunday, 6/9/19. All children will join in the procession and carry a paper flame. If your child would like to be an usher to assist in the collection and to hand out bulletins and to be presenters of the gifts at the Offertory, please come to the Shrine Hall with your child to sign up. Pentecost will close out Children’s Liturgy for the Summer. We will resume again in the fall. Thank you for encouraging your child in our Liturgy of the Word.

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Sixth Sunday of Easter Page Three As some of you know, I was away with family last week. We thank God for the gift of family!

I thank you for your “giving spirit” which is expressed in many ways in our Parish Family. We are grateful for the many people who volunteer in the various programs in the School and in our Parish groups and activities!

And, thanks to the Mass attenders who pray the Rosary after the 9:00AM Mass Monday through Saturday. I am sure that we have our Lady’s watchful eyes over our Parish Family!

I am deeply grateful for your financial support of our Parish Family. Bishop Walsh was here on Wednesday for the Regional Catholic Schools 8th Grade Graduation Mass. The 8th grade students of all the Rockland Catholic Schools were here to celebrate their upcoming Graduation! Bishop Walsh remarked as to how beautiful the Parish Plant is! This happens because of you and our absolutely dedicated Parish Staff! Thanks!

With Thanks and Prayer, Fr. Jerry

ASCENSION THURSDAY MASS SCHEDULE

VIGIL MASS – WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 PARISH CHURCH ~ 7:00PM

MASSES - THURSDAY, MAY 30 SHRINE CHURCH ~ 6:30AM

PARISH CHURCH ~ 9:00AM, 12:00PM & 7:00PM

FEAST OF SAINT ANTHONY IS COMING SOON SUNDAY, June 9, 2019 The Parish will celebrate the Feast of our Patron Saint. Beginning Wednesday, June 5 through Thursday, June 13 with nine days of Masses, Novenas and prayers, and a social. Our celebration on Sunday, June 9, will be an outdoor festival with lots of international food, great entertainment, activities and fun for all ages. The June 9 festivities will begin with the 12:45pm Mass in the Parish Church, followed by a procession with the Statue of the Saint, Novena Prayers and Picnic. Entertainment includes Bouncy Castle, Bouncy Slide, Ethnic Dancers, Performances, Music, Raffles. Food will include International Foods, Hot Dogs & Burgers.

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 $17,320.00. Last year our collection totaled $18,471.50. Thank you!

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Page Four TODAY: SECOND COLLECTION will be for Evangelization. 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- 4:00pm in the Parish Church.

MONDAY: ~MEMORIAL DAY

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. WEDNESDAY: SENIOR MEETING from 12:00pm - 3:00pm in the Shrine Church Hall. THURSDAY: ~ASCENSION THURSDAY (See Schedule on Pgs. 3). SATURDAY: CONFESSIONS from 4:30 to 5:30pm in the Shrine Church. NEXT SUNDAY: SECOND COLLECTION will be for Little Sisters of the Poor. 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- 4:00pm in the Parish Church.

PRIEST - CELEBRANTS FOR JUNE 1 & 2

SCHEDULE: SATURDAY, JUNE 1

MASS SCHEDULE: SUNDAY, JUNE 2

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

FR. CRESUS

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

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

9TH ANNUAL HEATHER LEIGH COLON SCHOLARSHIP FUND PIG ROAST Tickets are available for the 9th Annual Heather Leigh Colon scholarship fund pig roast to be held June 1st rain or shine at the American Legion in New City NY. Tickets are $50 & children under 12 free. Contact Barbara or Mark Colon at 914-447-5962 for details.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL CORNER INTERESTED IN CATHOLIC EDUCATION?

Catholic Schools Region of Rockland Accepting Applications for 2019/2020 School Year The Catholic School Region of Rockland invites you to experience Catholic schools in action by visiting one of our five regional schools. Prospective parents are invited to visit and learn more about the faith-based Pre-K, Kindergarten or elementary school program near you. RSVP to 646-794-2885 or www.CatholicSchoolsNY.org

PLAY BALL!! The Rockland Boulders are hosting a Catholic Schools Night on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Tickets are $15 with a rebate back to our schools. Game time is 7:00pm, gates open at 6:00pm. Please use the link below to purchase your tickets. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/catholic-schools-night-at-the-rockland-boulders-rockland-catholic-schoolstickets-61659389895 Thank you for supporting our schools!

ST. ANTHONY’S SENIOR TRIP St. Anthony seniors will have a trip to Doolans in Spring Lake New Jersey on Wednesday 6/26/19. The show is a Fourth of July Celebration. (cost $51.00 per person. Show, delicious lunch, & bus trip all included) please email me @ [email protected] or @ 914-393-0184. Rsvp date 5/29/19

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ST. ANTHONY PREP [Parish Religious Education Program] We welcome you to our PREP program for the upcoming 2019-2020 Year! If you have a child entering Grade 1 in September and are registering for the first time, please follow the instructions for New PREP Families. For New PREP Families: IF YOU ARE A NEW FAMILY TO PREP YOU MUST FIRST BE A REGISTERED PARISHIONER OF ST. ANTHONY’S CHURCH. Please call (845) 623-2138 ext. 25 to register Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:30 pm. After registering as a Parishioner, please go online to: https://thechurchofstanthony.com/. Go to the Religious Education Tab, and then click on the PREP tab. Follow the instructions provided.

ALL NEW REGISTRANTS MUST BRING: Baptismal Certificate [unless baptized at St. Anthony's]. No registration is processed without it. For 3rd grade registrants and up, First Communion and First Penance records. For 2nd grade registrants and up, record of prior religious ed. program or Catholic school.

For Our Current Families: An email was sent by our online registration provider Parish Giving on April 8, 2019 to our current families from Years 1 through 7 for them to register their child (children) for classes this Fall. Please check your spam box if you do not see the email. If you have not received this email, call ParishGiving at (866)-307-7410, and select option 3 for Religious Education. Registration choices for classes are on a first come first serve basis, so if you want a particular day please register immediately. For current families wishing to add a new child to the program, please email the prep office at [email protected] with the child’s name and incoming prep year, so we could input them into the system. After they are in the system, you will receive an email from PREP accepting the student, so you could proceed with the tuition payment on the ParishGiving website.

REGISTRATION FEE before June 15, 2019 after June 15, 2019 One [1] child $160.00 $180.00 Two [2] children $230.00 $250.00 Three [3] or more children $270.00 $290.00 Sacramental Fees: First Penance & First Eucharist $50 Confirmation $90.00 Weekly Mass attendance at St. Anthony’s with your child is a requirement. Parents/Guardians are the best and primary educators in their children’s Catholic faith journey.

If you have any questions, please email the Religious Education Office [email protected] or call 845-624-2230.

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FATHER’S DAY CARDS Father’s Day Cards are available in both Churches. The large cards are for the living and the small envelopes are for the deceased fathers. Please return intention envelopes by Wednesday, June 12th, to have your fathers remembered in the Masses on Sunday, June 16th.

CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND Catholic Pilgrimage to Poland in the footsteps of Saints Faustina & John Paul II with Holy Mass Daily. Visiting Warsaw, Krakow, Czestochowa, Auschwitz and more! Breakfast & Dinner Daily. October 1-9, 2019. $3499 per person with air from JFK. For a flyer or more detailed information please call Cathie or Michael Milano at 1-800-773-2660.

HISPANIC FAMILY CONGRESS This event is to make the Hispanic Community aware of the programs and services offered in the Archdiocese of New York. We are all one Family, Please join us on Saturday, June 15th at the college of Mount Saint Mary in Newburgh. Register at www.corazonpuro.org/congreso or for further information call Father Giuseppe Maria Siniscalchi at 914-963-0250.

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, call the Rectory.

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.

St. Anthony’s Novena Booklets are now available on the St. Anthony’s website www.thechurchofstanthony.com

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Page Six ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH DIVORCE/SEPARATION

For anyone struggling due to a divorce/separation in their family, there is a free on-line “Webinar-like” support/sharing group. Sponsored by the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation for Freedom, Family and Faith, this group meets every first Tuesday from 8-9pm and is on-going. Prayer, reflection, guidance by the Church teachings, and attended by a Mercedarian frair from the Order of Mercy and the Organization’s Director, the group allows for listening and sharing guided by an experienced facilitator. Visit the website: www.nonnatus.org; Visit via social media at “Philly Nonnatus”. Call, text or email the Director of the Foundation: 215-870-9913; [email protected].

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. It will be held at International Headquarters, 9 Scott Drive, New City, NY 10956. The next meetings are June 5th & 18th. 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.

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.

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.

THE RACHEL MINISTRY Every 20 seconds an unborn child is aborted in the United States. In the 30 years since Roe vs. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion on demand, the death toll has reached over 55 million. But the statistics do not document the other casualties: the mothers, fathers, grandparents and friends who are emotionally and spiritually affected. 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 June 17. For more information call 845-429-2077 or the Marian Shrine at 845-947-2200.

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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED People to People is Rockland County’s largest food pantry working to help struggling Rocklanders through difficult times with dignity. We could use your help – stocking pantry shelves, assemble monthly food packages, sort and fold donated clothing. Volunteers are needed from 9:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Anyone interested should contact PtoP Program Manager Elyce Bristol at [email protected].

REPORTING ABUSE Anyone who needs to report an alleged incident of sexual abuse of a minor by priest, deacon, religious or lay person serving in the Archdiocese of New York is asked to contact Sr. Eileen Clifford, O.P. at 646-794-2949 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Information can also be found on the Archdiocesan website, www.archny.org. In keeping with the Archdiocesan policy regarding sexual abuse of minors, this information is provided to ensure that our children remain safe and secure.

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”.

******************************************************* Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 26, 2019 May the peoples praise you, O God;

may all the peoples praise you! — Psalm 67:6

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