TWENTY-EIGHTH
SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER
15, 2006
(M -
Memorial, A - Anniversary)
HEDWIG, religious
MARGARET MARY ALACOQUE. virgin
req. by Mary Cecilia & Jim Kelly
9:00 JOSEPHINE and CORNELIUS SHIELDS, and PAUL V. SHIELDS, and
AILEEN SHIELDS BRYAN--M
req. by the
Shields Family
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17
IGNATIUS of Antioch, bishop, martyr
6:45 FRANK W. ONOFF, JR.--M
req. by the Trapanese Family
9:00 BARBARA HORNIG--M
req. by the Cherashore Family
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18
LUKE,
evangelist
6:45 VIRGINIA
HALLIGAN--A
req. by Anthony D’Andrea
9:00 BERNARD
BROOKS--M
reg. by the Family
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19
JOHN de
BREBEUF, ISAAC JOGUES,
and
companions, martyrs
6:45 LAWRENCE FLINK--A
req. by the Flink Family
9:00 BEN
KUBASIK--M
req. by Claire Kubasik
PAUL of the CROSS
6:45 JOSEPHINE and
CORNELIUS SHIELDS, PAUL V. SHIELDS, and AILEEN SHIELDS BRYAN--M
req.
by the Shields Family
9:00 JAMES MORRIS--M
req.
by Maureen Morris
9:00 HELEN M.
CONWAY--M
req. by Genevieve Tepedino
5:30 HELEN
MARA NUGENT and JOSEPH NUGENT--M
req. by Maura &
Richard Concannon
7:30 JANE
and MICHAEL HARDIMAN--M
req. by Mary Jane & Paul Krebbs
9:00 PAUL,
JOHN and CARLO VENTIGMILIA--M
req. by Maureen Morris
10:30 FOR
THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
12:00 BARBARA
HORNIG--M
req. by Kathy & Ed Flynn
5:00 EDITH AZALINO--M
req. by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Leonardi
PRAYERFUL
REMEMBRANCES
Your prayers are requested for
the sick at home, and in the hospitals, especially: Lenny Cavalieri, Jenna
Mussolini, Teresa Cervera, Frank Maiola, Aileen O’Brien, Sister Margaret Coakley, Pat Bonner, Ed
Lenard, Pam Hissey, Tricia Eigo, Steve Schulz, Dana Infelice, Francis “Charlie” Abrahamsen, Lisa Scholl,
Frank Diaz-Balart, Alice Nasta, Mildred Traub, Catherine Ann Brennan, Mary
& Tony Fraioli, Hank Lawlor, Sarah Butler, Mimi Cosgrove, Kristen Long,
Patrick Lamont, Elizabeth Kim, Eloise Selby, Thomas M. Lamb, for our service
men and women at home and abroad; for the faithful departed, CARLO VENTIGMILIA, and all those who have no
one to pray for them; and for the honored dead of the Armed Services.
SUNDAY COLLECTION
Last week’s
collection (10 --08 -- 06): $13,188
Attendance: 1.038
The parish of Sts. John and Paul thanks you for your
support. We are grateful to our parishioners who use our envelope system. If
you wish to receive Church support envelopes, please call the Rectory at 834-5458.
BANNS of MARRIAGE
III – David Law – Joanna Mastro
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
October 15, 2006
If we really believe in something, it does not seem to be a sacrifice
to give up everything else to pursue that one dream. Jesus asks the same as any
great leader…total dedication; but He promises rewards no one else can promise,
“You will then have treasure in Heaven”. Come; follow the call of Christ as a
priest, sister, brother or deacon. If you think God is calling you to one of
these, please call Fr. Charles Szivos at 968-1340 (priesthood), Sr. Deanna Sabetta
at 212-371-1000 ext. 2803 (religious), and Deacon Anthony Cassaneto at 968-6200
ext. 8269 (deaconate).
BAPTISM
PREPARATION for PARENTS of INFANTS
To arrange for a Baptism, please call the rectory and you will be given an appointment with one of the parish priests.
Water in
the Word
Baptismal
Preparation Session Schedule
All sessions are
offered on the following Saturday mornings from 10 AM – 11:30 AM. Please call
the rectory to attend. We will begin new sessions in 2006. The dates for the
class are as follows: Nov. 4th
and Dec. 2nd.
10:30 AM MASS MUSIC NOTES
Today’s
readings remind us to put our priorities in order. The Choral selection is “The
Serenity Prayer”, music by Joseph Roff and the beautifully inspiring words by
Reihold Niebuhr: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot
change, courage to changes the things I can and wisdom to know the difference.”
CALENDAR of EVENTS for WEEK OF OCTOBER 15th:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15th:
All Day AUD: SJP School “Book Fair”
8:00 AM GYM: Blood Drive
10:10 AM SCH: Religious Ed. Classes
3:00 PM GYM: Basketball
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16th:
All Day AUD: SJP School “Book Fair”
3:00 PM GYM & AUD: After School
Activities
4:00 PM GYM: Basketball
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17th:
All Day AUD: SJP School “Book Fair”
3:00 PM GYM & AUD: PSPA After School activities
4:00 PM GYM: Basketball
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18th:
11:00 AM SARAH NEUMAN: Mass
12:30 PM RMR: 3rd grade Brownies
12:45 PM GYM & AUD: PSPA After School activities
2:50 PM & 7:30 PM: Religious Education classes
4:00 PM GYM: Basketball
7:30 PM RMR: Festival Meeting
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19th:
4:00 PM GYM: Basketball
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20th:
4:00 PM GYM: Basketball
FOOD BANK
NEEDS!!!
Most of you know but
new parishioners may not be aware that Sts. John and Paul Food Bank has been in
existence for twenty-five years. We help parishioners in need and also the
local community through the CAP Center in Mamaroneck.
Next week’s needs are peanut
butter and cans of soup. Watch for sign-up sheets for Thanksgiving baskets.
CAR RAFFLE TICKETS
We are selling raffle
tickets for the Lexus or $30,000 after all the Sunday masses. Stop by the back
of Church and take one or two or even more tickets. Maybe yours will be the
winning one!!!
Remember the raffle
will be held on Saturday, October 28th, at the Family Movie Night.
Lets all work together to make this a very successful event.
BEREAVEMENT
MASS – NOVEMBER 4th
On Saturday, November
4th, at 9:00 AM, we will have our annual Bereavement Mass. During
the past year, we prayed for the following deceased individuals: Irene Toffey, Gilda O’Moore, John Weldon,
Joseph Fenty, Lily Papis, Laurette D’Addessa, Angelo Manuzzi, Tony Villamena,
Michael Izzo, Rose Gigante, Richard Donohue, Celia Bruno, Elizabeth Carragher,
Richard D’Alba, Joseph Amuso, Lois Granata, James J. Jamison, Gloria Cagnina
and Patricia Knowles. Unfortunately, these names are not familiar to us. If any
one of them is a loved one of yours or if a loved of yours died during the past
year and you would like he/she remembered at this special Liturgy, please call
the Rectory, ask for Charlotte, and give her the information regarding the
deceased person. Thank you for your help in this matter.
HALLOWEEKEND
FAMILY FESTIVAL
There are only 12 days left until the fabulous Halloweekend Family
Festival. Mark your calendars for Friday, October 27th, Saturday,
October 28th and Sunday, October 29th. Check out our special
parish web site for the festival weekend:
Friday, October 27th: There will be a
dance in the auditorium for young people in the 6th, 7th,
and 8th grades
Saturday, October 28th: In the morning,
there will be many activities for the children of our parish including carnival
games, face painting just to mention a few of the events. There will be a 5K
Run and also a fun walk for all ages. In the evening after the 5:30 PM Mass, a
Family Movie in the auditorium
Sunday, October 29th: After the 5:00 PM
Mass, the parish will have a Cabaret Night in the gym.
SCARECROW
MAKING at the FESTIVAL
This year at the
Halloweekend Family Festival on Saturday, October 28th, you will
have the opportunity to make a scarecrow. You will be provided with what you
need to make an adult scarecrow (5’) or a child scarecrow (4’). Each cost $15.
Availability is limited and is on a first come/first serve basis. If you would
like to reserve a scarecrow, you must contact Emily Sullivan at 834-8754 before
Monday, October 23rd. Please leave a message if there is no answer.
See you there!
SILENT
AUCTIONS DONATIONS for the FESTIVAL
As part of our
Halloweekend Family Festival, there will once again be a silent auction during
the Cabaret Night. The Auction Committee is seeking donations from our parish
families. We are accepting all kinds of donations – large and small. Sporting
event tickets, gift certificates, electronic equipment, Broadway show tickets
and home goods are just a few suggestions. Donations can be dropped off at the
Rectory (Please mark “Silent Auction” and put your name and phone number on the
item) or contact Patty Fink at 834-3948.
WE NEED
YOUR HELP!!!
The old saying “Many
hands make light work” is something we need to remember for the upcoming
Halloweekend Family Festival. There will be a sign-up bulletin board between
the school and the church indicating how you can help during the weekend.
Please stop by and take a look and sign up for one or several activities that
are taking place. We need as many volunteers as possible to make this a
successful undertaking. Don’t be shy; any help you can give will be most
appreciated.
IMPORTANT
NEWS REGARDING PARKING on
SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 28th, 2006
Since the parking lots
of the church will be used for various activities on Saturday, October 28th,
of the Festival weekend, there will be NO
parking in either lot during the morning events. You will be able to park in
the lower lot for the 5:30 Mass and all the Sunday masses. Parking will be
limited in the upper parking lot during the Masses on Sunday as the tent used
on Saturday morning will still be standing.
Thank you for your
patience in this matter.
STS. JOHN and PAUL ALTAR SERVERS
There will be a meeting for all existing Altar Servers on Thursday,
November 2nd, at 3:30 PM in the Church. Anyone, in the 5th
grade and beyond, wishing to train so as to become an Altar Server should
attend this meeting.
Practices will resume on November 2nd and will continue to
take place every Thursday thereafter at 3:30 PM in the Church.
Parents are of course welcomed to all meetings and practices and are
encouraged to foster and support this gift.
YOUTH GROUP LECTORS
The first Youth Group Lectors meeting will take place in the Rectory
Meeting Room on Thursday, October 19th, at 6:30 PM. Refreshments will
be available.
Highlights:
Learn and proclaim the Word of God
Practice your public speaking
Hang-out with your peers, movie nite, etc.
Go on a trip to Six Flags
You will be provided with reading material. Please bring a Bible, a
notepad and pen or pencil.
If you have any questions, please call 834-5458 Mon – Fr between 9 AM and
5PM.
TACHS
To qualify for
entrance to almost all of our Catholic High Schools, eighth grader pupils must
take the TACHS – Test for Admission in to Catholic High School. The Examination
will be held on Thursday, November 9th. Applications for the
Examination must be made by October 26th. Catholic school pupils
will receive applications in their own school. Public school pupils may obtain
applications from Catholic High Schools participating in the program or from
the parish religious education office. Students may register 7 days a week
online via www.tachsinfo.com or via
telephone from 8AM to &PM at 1-866-61-2247. Further details may be obtained
by calling the TACHS Admission Office at (866) 618-2247.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP
Coxe and Graziano Funeral
Home in Mamaroneck is pleased to announce that the Fall Bereavement Group began
on Saturday, October 14TH, at
1:30 pm in the stained glass chapel at the funeral home. The group is led
by Terri Agliardo. There is no cost to attend and light refreshments
will be served. To learn more about
the program or to reserve a space, please
contact Jennifer Graziano at 698-5968.
THE CHILDREN’S COLLECTIVE
17th ANNUAL COAT DRIVE
Sts. John and Paul School is once again helping needy children stay warm!
Please help us by donating gently used coats, warm clothing, shoes, boots, hats
and gloves. Drop offs can be made at the school/church entrance between October
16th and 20th or you can schedule a pick up by calling
Tammy Santangelo @ 636-1949.
Thank you in advance for your continued support of this very worthy
cause.
BLANKET DRIVE
The Women’s Guild is sponsoring a drive for the collection of unneeded
blankets for the needy in New York City. The Drive begins when you read this.
The containers for the blankets are in the vestibule between the school and the
church. The Knights of Columbus will deliver all the blankets.
Thank you for your caring response.
STS. JOHN
and PAUL BOOK FAIR
Please visit Sts. John
and Paul Book Fair. It is taking place in the auditorium today (Sunday) from
9:30 – 1:30. There is a huge assortment of children’s books as well as literary
classics, new titles, holiday books, and much more. The Fair is also open
Monday and Tuesday.
FYI
The Sts. John and Paul
3rd grade Brownie troop is having a bake sale after the 9:00 AM Mass.
Please come visit and help support Troop 2056.
CATHOLIC
FAMILY NETWORK
Parents and Tots meet
Friday morning after the 9:00 mass at St. Augustine’s in Larchmont. For more
information, call Margaret Paganini 833-3123 or Patti Ann Cunningham 833-2310.
JOIN the
STS. JOHN and PAUL YOUTH GROUP
Participate and help the community
Meet the other Youth Groups of Neighboring Parishes
Mingle and meet your peers
Assist with the Breakfast Run
Go on Ski-trips and other field trips
Help with fund-raisers
Help in theatrical performances
The Youth Group is also training Lectors for Mass
Come and join the Fun!
If you are interested in joining
the Sts. John and Paul Youth Group,
Please call Fr. Joseph A. Nahas at 914-834-5458
EUCHARIST HOLY
HOUR
The Knights of
Columbus are sponsoring a Holy Hour devoted to the Most Precious Blood of Our
Lord Jesus Christ, “The greatest devotion of our time”. It will be held on
Friday, October 20th, at 7:30 PM in the Church.
All members of the
parish are most welcome to come and participate in this very special devotion.
THE
PASTOR’S COLUMN
As
you read this, I am enjoying my sojourn in Rome. Rather than boring you with a
travelogue, I would want to share some lasting experiences. Our first contact
when we arrived in Lisbon was with a young Portuguese woman. She confronted
strangers with a smile despite the instantaneous presence of a crisis:
thirty-six passengers for a Thirty-two passenger bus. Anna Sophia (she needed
the wisdom announced by her name) made the necessary contacts and we were soon
on our way. How often we are thrown by the most minor of disruptions? When
something goes wrong in our lives, we seek out who to blame rather than deal
with the situation. Our guide displayed mature judgment as she apologized for
the snafu and introduced her country to the latest pilgrims to Fatima. Her
explanations of the events which occurred during the opening decades of the
twentieth century were not the objective remarks of a distant observer but the
reverent statements of a believer. Because of her faith, we saw the places
where the Archangel Michael appeared to the children to prepare them for the
eventual Marian apparitions, where an angel gave communion to the two youngest
children, and the places where Mary announced her gracefilled concern for the
world. Her telling of the story of Jacinta, Francesco, and Lucia was filled
with appropriate pride about her country.
Her
perspectives though were not unique as we soon saw. Our religious experience
began when we entered the large venue of the shrine. As we approached the
chapel which was constructed over the actual site where the Blessed Mother
asked the children to encourage all who would listen to pray the Rosary, we
noticed immediately people approaching from various directions on their knees.
In some cases, they were seeking the Lord’s intercession in assisting to
deal with a crisis. Others came in joy to thank God and His servant for a
special favor. It was especially moving to see mothers holding their infants
in either petition or thanksgiving. At the conclusion of the recitation of the
Rosary, the priests processed with the image of the Immaculate Heart. (I am
grateful for the privilege of proclaiming the Gospel in English.) With joyful
voices, thousands participated in the Eucharist. Every priest and many
extraordinary ministers of the sacrament were utilized that the faithful might
receive the Body and Blood of Christ. After the Final Blessing of the shrine’s
rector, the statue of Mary is carried through the crowd. Everyone waved white
handkerchiefs in greeting their mother. Weeping, many of them held their
children high wanting them to appreciate the moment. Though one heard many
languages spoken only one sentiment was evident: that of deep faith. By the
cut of their clothing and the rough features of their physicality, it was
obvious that many of them came to this holy place at a great cost but not a
great price. They sacrificed in many ways that they might honor the Mother of
God. Like the three little shepherds now buried in the Basilica, they know of
no higher priority that giving a concrete expression of their inner yearnings
for an eternal life which views the Godhead and makes them a part of the
communion of saints. Too often in our culture, faith can become very cerebral.
Both clergy and laity involve themselves in great discussions concerning
dogmatic and moral positions of the Church without referencing the necessity
of applying them in a life-changing effort. For instance, the Cross is our
salvation. Because of Christ’s sacrifice the punishment due to us has been
ameliorated. Are we filled with gratitude? Or do the attractions of this world
blind us? We have witnessed too many Catholic institutions removing signs of
faith from classrooms and identity from their charters so that they might
receive funding from private and governmental sources. Too many of our homes
lack a crucifix any where. When people visit us or hear us speak, do they
recognize the import of religious values in our daily existence? The Holy
Father has issued a challenge to us to be as Christ asks: “Acknowledge me
before all.” John Paul’s motto must be ours: “Totally Yours.”
One
evening we went to a three hundred year old farm house. We learned that it was
lying fallow until eight years ago when a young resident of Lisbon bought the
structure and the surrounding land. With great pride, she showed us many
aspects of the restoration. At the dinner which followed, we were entertained
by forty singers, dancers, and musicians. They were, for the most part, under
thirty-five years of age. Their garb was that of a traditional peasant of the
nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The unity of purpose between our
female host and this group performing songs and dances of the past was not
lost on their audience. Realizing the significance of history, they both
desire to build their present and future on the contributions of their
ancestors. They embrace the values which gave them a culture independent from
those who share with time life on the Iberian Peninsula. The necessity of
family unity is seen as a sine qua non. They are under no delusions
that a country’s greatness begins and ends with one generation. These
aspects of their ethnic code were not lost on us and indeed caused us to think
about our own history and cultures. As Americans, we can be proud of what our
nation means as a beacon of hope to many. The freedoms we have are envied by
many. The prosperity it affords gives opportunities for social, educational,
and economic advancement not possible elsewhere. But this should be all deemed
as a mixed blessing. For as some have succeeded beyond their wildest
imaginings, others have lost their souls. By forgetting the struggles of the
past, the inhabitants of our land take for granted many of the gifts received.
They deem others unworthy of the same chances they received. They fail to
assist those who are in positions that parents and grandparents might have
been. Sadly, the times that families get together are less. The horror that is
felt when tragedy strikes another is quickly dissipated. We must realize that
the tree must be deeply rooted for it to survive and we must be deeply rooted
in the ground nourished by the Lord’s sacrifice.
My
prayers are for each of you. I celebrated Mass at SS. Giovanni e Paolo for you
and your families.
Jesus
vivat,
Fr.
Brian