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Mass Intentions Scheduled Masses for the week of Jan. 6, 2019 Sat. 5:00pm John Donnelly Sun. 7:30am Virginia Wesolowski 9:00am Dr. P. Marino Ruiz 10:30am Roberta Widry 12:00pm Patrick & Monica Ward 5:00pm Noelle Berthod Mon. 8:00am Eleanor Mogavero 9:00am Mark Mero Tues. 8:00am William Krench 9:00am Jean Amodio (Birthday Rem.) Wed. 8:00am Lucy & Luigi Scaringella

9:00am Anna Williams Thurs. 8:00am Cesarina Amato

9:00am Joseph Tonna Fri. 8:00am Mike Leone 9:00am Timothy Stapleton Smith (25th Anniversary) Sat. 9:00am Eleanor Mogavero Scheduled Masses for Sunday, January 13, 2019 Sat. 5:00pm John Donnelly Sun. 7:30am Joseph Falcetta 9:00am Krench Family (Living) 10:30am Alyce Preisel 12:00pm Anthony Acri 5:00pm Timothy Stapleton Smith Scripture Readings for the Week

Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Monday: 1 Jn 3:22—4:6; Mk 4:12-17, 23-35 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19—5:4; Lk 4:14-22 Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Jn 3:22-30

A Note from Fr. Quealy

As the star guided the Magi to the manger, may the light of Christ guide all of us to do the will of God

our Father throughout the New Year

God Bless, Fr. Quealy

“The Feast of Epiphany marks the end of Christmas, and commemorates the Magi who followed a star to find the Christ-child. The Feast of Epiphany blessing asks that we might find the Lord when our pilgrimage is ended. It also reminds us that we should be looking for God, and finding Him, all along the way. Catholics traditionally bless their homes on Epiphany night with holy water. Pray that all who enter your home will be treated with dignity and love, and that those who come there might find, as did the magi on their journey, the true and ever-living Christ.”

Epiphany Prayers

Lord God of heaven and earth, you revealed your only begotten Son to every nation

by the guidance of a star. Bless this home and all who inhabit it.

Fill us with the light of Christ that our concern for others may reflect your love.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

May Christ Jesus dwell with us, keep us from all harm,

and make us one in mind and heart, now and forever. Amen.

The Epiphany of the Lord January 6, 2019

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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, 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, Norbeth York, Stephanie Saccurato, Pat Socci, M. Guarini, Lee Quaranta, Fr. Thomas Keating, Sr. Mary Robert Bernet, Joan Kadison, Paul Mina and Matthew Coffey. We pray for all who have died, especially Olympia Coniglio, 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, 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, Capt. Kevin J. Barry, Jr. & Lt. Austin M. Rivera, ANG and 2nd Class Petty Officer Sean Gorman, USN. Please notify the rectory when any of the above names

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Families for Faith (formerly known as Parents Connect) will sponsor a meeting on January 9, 2019 on the topic of “Relativism” from 7:30-9pm at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 85 Harrison St in West Harrison (in the lower church). For more information, please contact Helena Kirk at 914-830-0671 or email lilshark827@yahoo.com “The mission of Families for Faith is to support Catholic families to know, live and love their Catholic faith and to be a light of Gods truth for all those around them.”

This Week’s Events: Sunday, 1/6: Religious Ed classes resume Wednesday 1/9: Centering Prayer meets after the 9am Mass in the cry room Thursday, 1/10: -Centering Prayer meets in the cry room at 3pm -Children’s choir rehearsal at 4:15pm in the

community room. -Adult choir rehearsal at 7pm in the community room The first collection on December 23, 2018 was $11,515 and the collection for Retired Religious was $3,315. The Christmas collection remains open for those who may have been away for the holidays. Thank you for your generous support.

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Religious Ed News: Service Project

“I am looking for adult size t-shirts (gently used is fine, just clean and no holes please) to make tote bags for our students as well as bags to donate to area youth programs. A box is located near the exit doors on the large parking lot side of the church for donations. If you can pass on this request to family and friends, the more t-shirts the better! Thank you.” Jen DeMilio, O.L.S. Religious Ed Coordinator”

~~~~~~~~ The cold and flu season is here! Very often we forget how fragile some people’s immune system might be and that although we mean well, shaking each other’s hand while we are ill can very easily spread germs that can make others very sick. So, during the coming months, please do not feel uncomfortable about not shaking hands during the sign of peace at Mass. Just a simple, friendly wave is acceptable and could help to keep all of us healthy this winter. Health Tips - Get plenty of rest - Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing - Use disposable tissues. (Dispose of them in a waste

basket; leaving them behind in a pew or floor can expose others to germs.)

- Wash hands frequently. - If you are ill, missing mass is not a sin. - Please do not shake hands. This will spread your

cold/flu to others. - See your doctor as soon as you have signs of the flu;

many medications are available to help you. - Get your flu/pneumonia shot as soon as possible.

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A PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS - HIS WORD TODAY

by Rev. William J. Reilly “Then you shall be radiant at what you see, your heart will throb and overflow, for the riches of the sea shall be emptied out before you, the wealth of nations shall be brought to you…all from Sheba shall come, bringing gold and frankincense, and proclaiming the praises of the Lord…Then they spread their treasures and offered him gifts of gold frankincense and myrrh.” The season of holiday visiting is drawing to a close. Lights still shine, the manger scene is special today, and unwrapped gifts are still to be seen. The memories of visits, carols and delicious traditional foods are still fresh and happy. But what happens now? Like the magi we have waited, searched and found the Christ. It’s our turn to bring gifts, not the three mentioned in Isaiah and Matthew, but a more precious gift, a more valued gift, the one that the Lord Jesus is waiting to receive from us. It is the gift of ourselves. We bring joy, hope and happiness. Joy - because we have a Savior, hope - because our world can become better, happiness - because He has chosen me to bring Him to others. We bring an awareness that this Jesus comes again and wishes to accompany us in this new year. He can’t wait for us to get started. We can choose this route, or just simply take the decorations and put them away to gather dust for another year. The choice is quite clear. “They departed for their own country by another way.”

Statements for your 2018 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.

Need help caring for yourself or someone else but not sure where to turn with questions about:

Housing for seniors & disabled persons Access to healthcare Health-related legal & financial issues Dementia care Transportation options Caregiver support groups Food & nutrition Volunteer opportunities

Call upon ArchCare, the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York

Contact ArchCare at 855-951-2273 – their “care navigators” will help you from 8am until 8pm, 7 days a week. Help from a care navigator is free.

~~~~~~~~ Recharge Your Spiritual Batteries at a Men’s Retreat January 25-27, 2019 at the Don Bosco Retreat Center in Stony Point, NY sponsored by the Holy Name Society of Immaculate Heart of Mary and Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Parishes. Spend a weekend in a time of restful retreat, quiet prayer and reflection, talks and God’s grace. Msgr. Brennan will be the retreat leader and Fr. Matthew Ernest from St. Joseph’s Seminary will also provide spiritual insight. The weekend begins with dinner at 6pm on Friday, January 25th and concludes on Sunday, January 27th at 1pm. The cost is $250 and includes 2 nights of a single occupancy room and all meals. Registration can be confirmed by mailing a $30 deposit (checks payable to I.H.M. Holy Name Society) by January 10, 2019 and mailed to Thomas Andruss, 6 Shady Lane, Scarsdale, NY 10583. For further details please contact Thomas Andruss at 914-725-0795 (home) 914-572-4651 (cell) or thomasandruss@aol.com or Damian Wach at dwachny@gmail.com

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Dancing at Lughnasa will be the January film in the 2018-2019 International Film Festival sponsored by the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. It will be shown Friday, January 18, 2019, 7:30 p.m. at Maryknoll, 55 Ryder Road in Ossining. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free. Dancing at Lughnasa is a 1988 Irish-British-American period drama film adapted from the Brian Friel play by the same name, and directed by Pat O’Connor. The film is told from the point of view of the adult Michael Evans, the narrator, recounting the summer in his aunts’ cottage when he was seven years old. It won an Irish Film and Television Award and was also nominated for six other awards, including the Irish Film & Television Award for Best Feature Film. The evening will include an introduction by a Maryknoll missioner and a brief discussion after the screening.