FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 2, 2018

Saturday, December 1st 5:15 p.m. Ann Marie & Bernie Lynch

Sunday, December 2nd 7:30 a.m. Michael, Gertrude & Kelly Vuotto 8:45 a.m. William, Marie & AnnMarie Colavito 10:00 a.m. Dorothy S. Reiter—21st Anniversary 11:30 a.m. Anand Kulangara

St. Matthias 10:30 a.m. Living and Deceased Members of the Chiappinelli Family

Monday, December 3rd 8:00 a.m. For the Intentions of Stephen and Craig D’Eletto 9:00 a.m. Leandro P. Rizzuto

Tuesday, December 4th 8:00 a.m. For the Intentions of Alice & Hugh McGowan 9:00 a.m. For the Intentions of Dr. Hugh McGowan

Wednesday, December 5th 8:00 a.m. Leonidia Domingo 9:00 a.m. Anand Kulangara

Thursday, December 6th 8:00 a.m. Maria Sordi 9:00 a.m. For the Members of the Foynes & Sekelsky Families

Friday, December 7th 8:00 a.m. Edmund Peterson 9:00 a.m. Yvonne Moran 7:30 p.m. Josephine Giuliani

Saturday, December 8th 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish 9:00 a.m. Thomas & Joan Feeney

12 noon Giuseppe Carrozza 5:15 p.m. Fred Merold

Sunday, December 9th 7:30 a.m. Alfred & Lina Mueller and Hilda Beermunder 8:45 a.m. Brigid Agnes Lynch 10:00 a.m. For the Intentions of Anita Kulangara 11:30 a.m. Benjamin John Ramos, Jr. & Benjamin Riola Ramos

St. Matthias 10:30 a.m. Brian T. Hart

COLLECTION TOTALS

For Last Sunday:

Church: $ 7,543

Please pray for our sick: Pat Carrozza, Carl DeRossi, Mary Gatto, Frank Hunt, Bobbie Russo

Pray for those in our armed forces: Dylan R. Abatecola, Victoria Arena, Billy Trotta

November 18th: November 25th:

Church: $ 5,932 $ 6,059 WeShare: $ 1,817 $ 2,082

Total: $ 7,749 $ 8,141

Thanksgiving Day for the Community Center: $ 1,220 Catholic Charities Campaign-Charity & Justice: $ 1,512

Next weekend there will be an Archdiocesan second collection for Retired Religious.

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Scripture Corner:

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

First Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16 The Lord tells of fulfilling the promise he had made to Israel. He will send a replacement for David, someone who "shall do what is right and just in the land," believed by most to mean Jesus. Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 Paul encourages the Thessalonians to be ready for the coming of the Lord. He explains that although they are conducting themselves in a way that would please God, they should always strive to do even better. Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Jesus warns his followers to be prepared for the end of the world. He reminds them not to be preoccupied with unimportant events, or they will be caught unaware rather than being on watch as they should.

Parish Evaluation

Fr. Duff will soon be completing his first six year term as pastor of St. Mary's Parish.

In keeping with Archdiocesan policy, an evaluation of the parish has begun.

Parishioners and staff who wish to do so may write letters with their own comments about St. Mary's parish and the pastoral leadership of the parish. Please address your letters to:

The Office of Priest Personnel Archdiocese of New York

1011 First Avenue New York NY 10022

Letters must be received no later than December 31, 2018. Any correspondence received after the deadline will NOT be included in the evaluation process.

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Our annual Advent reflections will take place at 3pm on Sunday, December 16th in St. Mary's Church, followed by refreshments in the St. Joseph's Room. This event always helps to bring all who attend into a more spir-itual frame of mind for the Christmas season. The next Senior Breakfast will be

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2018

St. Mary's Coffee Social December 9th: Please join your fellow parishioners on Sunday, December 9 for some conversation and coffee! We will meet up at St. Mary's school cafeteria after the 10:00am Family Mass. Please come enjoy some beverages, light refreshments, and fellow-ship. Sponsored by St. Mary's Social Activi-ties Committee.

New Altar Server Training .......Any GIRL or BOY, in grade 4-8, who is interested in becoming an altar server but was unable to attend the November training sessions, is invited to call the rectory. PAR-ENTS--please encourage your child to take this op-portunity to become a server at the table of the Lord.

CYO Basketball Dec 15th/16th Grandparents weekend

On December 15th and 16th, all Home Games at St. Mary’s - FREE GRANDPARENT WEEKEND.

All Grandparents will be admitted free to our gym as we honor and thank them for their support. Over the years we have noticed we have a huge fan base in the Grandparents and this is our way to say thanks.

Religious Education Religious Education Grade Level Mass of the Month On Sunday, December 9th, the 10am Mass will be for Grade 3 students in St. Mary’s Religious Educa-tion Program. All 3rd Grade students and their fami-lies are invited to attend! Upcoming Mass—Grade 6—January 13th

To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8th is the FEAST of the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

It is a Holy Day of Obligation, Catholics are expected to attend Mass.

MASSES: Friday, December 7th 7:30pm Vigil

Saturday, December 8th: 8am, 9am, 12noon

RECONCILIATION MONDAY ADVENT CONFESSIONS DECEMBER 17th, 4-8 pm

December 2, 2018 Dear friends in the Lord, On December 8 and 9, the archdiocese will conduct the Retirement Fund for Religious special collection. This annual appeal benefits 31,000 elderly sisters and brothers, and religious order priests—women and men who have consecrated their lives to serving God and His Church. During the 2018 World Day for Consecrated Life, Pope Francis remarked, “There is no growth without roots and no flowering without new buds.” This analogy has cer-tainly born out within the life of the Church in the Unites States. Senior religious were the roots that established Catholic schools, hospitals, and social service agencies—allowing generations of Catholics to flourish. Today, the example of older religious inspires younger members to persevere in mission and ministry. Yet, many religious communities struggle to provide for aging members. Most elder religious served for small stipneds. Leving a large gap in retirement savings. Rising healthcare costs and decreased income compound the struggle to provide adequate care. Your gift to the Retire-ment Fund for Religious special collection provides vital funding for medications, nursinmg care, and more. It also helps religious congregations implement long-range re-tirement strategies, even as they continue to serve the People of God. This is, I recognize, but one of numerous worthy causes in need of assistance; I ask simply that you give when you can. In thanksgiving for their faithful service, please join me in supporting the Retirement Fund for Religious collection and in praying for the Lord’s blessing on our nation’s elderly religious. With prayerful best wishes I am,

Faithfully in Christ,

Archbishop of New York

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Today is the First Sunday of Advent. Study: Advent, Session 1: Prepare the Way Listen to: Prepare the Way of the King. On Saturday, The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Study: Footprints of God, Mary: The Mother of God Watch: Ready Reasons: Was the Immaculate Conception Necessary? or Is there Biblical Proof of the Immaculate Conception?

New Bereavement Group

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 1377 E. Main St., Shrub Oak, is starting a new Bereavement Group on Mondays, 10-11:30am in the new Annex room A in the back of the school (use back parking lot). For more information, please call Seton rectory, 914-528-3547

St. Mary's Adopt-A-Family Program:

As we look forward to the coming holiday season and to celebrating a joyous Christmas, we also keep in mind those less fortunate. There are always many families that are facing hardship this season. Some are families with small children, some are elderly and having a difficult time paying for medications and food. We can help by "adopting" a family and providing a Christmas meal and a few small gifts to

The Community Center of Northern Westchester re-fers their neediest families to us. All are local fami-lies. You can choose to adopt a family for Christmas, or make a small contribution to the program. For more information, please contact Roanne at 914-715-5542 or roannewilcox@mac.com or Janine at 914-439-4663 or cjnjkristensen@msn.com. The deadline for adopting a family has passed, but contributions to the program can be accepted up until December 8th.

The TreasureHouse Chorale and Chamber Orchestra invites you to their 29th Advent-Christmas Concert

Behold! Good Tidings TODAY, Sunday, December 2, 2018, 2:30pm

St. James Church, 14 Gleneida Ave, Carmel, NY Call 845-225-2079 for ticket info

Cathedral Prep Program Cathedral Prep is a program for high school young men who want to discern God's call. Participants are from Catholic schools, public schools, and private schools.

This fraternity is lived out through: Monthly weekend retreats Prayers before Christ in the Blessed Sacrament Sports & Recreation Catechesis Mass & Confession

For more information, please visit https://nypriest.com/cathedral-prep or email Father Christopher Argano at nypriest@archny.org.

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NEW ALTAR SERVERS

Welcome to the parish young people who joined our altar server group! As of December, they will be serving at the table of the Lord….watch for them!

Thank you to these young people and to their parents who are supporting them in this effort.

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