HOLY INNOCENTS PARISH WE GATHER TO PRAISE, TO BLESS AND TO PROCLAIM.

431 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570 (914) 769-0025,FAX: (914) 747-2476 Website: www.hiparish.org Office Hours: M-F: 9am-3pm, Sat: 11am-5pm, Sun:9am-1pm

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:15pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am Children’s Choir, 11am and 5:15pm Daily: 7:00am Monday to Saturday

Our Lady of Pompeii, Saratoga Avenue Sunday: 10:00am; Daily: 8:45am

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays: 4:30-5:00pm in the church; all other times by request. Please call the office for an appointment.

NEW PARISHIONERS: You are cordially invited to join our parish community. Please stop in at the Parish Office.

CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): An ongoing invitation is extended to anyone who is interested in becoming a Catholic. Simply contact the Parish Office. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements for our Baptismal Preparation Program, several weeks in advance of the baby’s birth. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: By appointment at least 6 months in advance. A pre-Cana program is required. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: As scheduled, or anytime a priest is called. Please notify us when a family member enters the hospital.

PARISH STAFF Fr. William A. Holt, OP, Pastor

Fr. Daniel Davies, OP Fr. Jordan McConway, OP Fr. Gregory Doherty, OP Sr. Kathleen O’Hanlon, OP Fr. Hugh Burns, OP (In Residence)

Gerard Roggemann 769-3297 Director of Religious Education Joe DeSanctis 514-8731 Music Director Eileen Bruehl 769-0025 x11 Parish Coordinator Thomas Conaty 769-0025 x30 Youth Minister Barbara Mackin 769-0025 x22 Business Manager afortino@hiparish.org Bulletin Editor

September 27, 2015

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Monday Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Lk 9:46-50

Tuesday Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51

Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8; Ps 137:1-6; Lk 9:57-62

Thursday Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19:8-11; Lk 10:1-12

Friday Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 18:1-5, 10

Saturday Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69:33-37; Lk 10:17-24

Sunday Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-6; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16

Evening Vigil 5:15pm Eva Coraizaca (1st Anniversary) TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 Our Parishioners 9:00 Frances Waters 10:00 (OLP) Barbara Rose Jensen 11:00 Domenick M. Billé (25th Anniversary) 5:15 Brian Gallick Monday, Weekday 7:00 John “Jay” Sullivan 8:45 (OLP) Susan Mustich Tuesday, Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels 7:00 Annie & William Egan 8:45 (OLP) Ramon Colon Wednesday, Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church 7:00 Kathleen DiCicco 8:45 (OLP) Mass of Thanksgiving Thursday, Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church 7:00 Theresa Hamer 8:45 (OLP) Marie Maher First Friday, The Holy Gardian Angels 7:00 Angelo Nonna 8:45 (OLP) Francisco Ruiz First Saturday, Weekday 7:00 Thomas S. Ambrosio 8:45 (OLP) Michael Patrick Berry Evening Vigil 5:15pm John & Jenny Paci TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 Our Parishioners 9:00 Eileen Rattenni 10:00 (OLP) Orlo Clark 11:00 Garrett Keegan 5:15 Stephen Akalski

2015 FINANCE CORNER

Regular Maintenance Sept. 6 $ 6.987.11 $ 1,912.00 Sept. 13 $ 7,980.11 St. Joseph Seminary $ 2.410.00

Jimmy Fleming, Joyce Scholz Deborah Migliorini, Rita Laviano, Antonio Soto, John Keator, Mary Pat & Jack McMahon, Betty Burns, Meghan Rizzo, Mary Renna, Walter Salat, Barbara Walters, Juan Portillo, Jacques Padawer, Kathy FioRito, Edythe Proehl, Bonnie Proudian, Jeanne Cibirka, Lucia Carlucci, Jennifer Schneider, Elsie Vernon, Richard Colucci, Maria Provenzano, Lee Franco, Adele Casagrande, Carrie Dunsmore, Joseph Drago, Gabrielle Sanchez, Rose Puller, Olivia Bendus, Linda Iorizzo, Judy Chriss, Jane Chitty, Jerry Brennan, Jean Balzone, Bernadette Harris, Angela Lynch, Robert Iovino, Joey DeMatteis, Dennis Catozella, Beth Frankoviac, Bartholomew Hickey, Teresa Cardinali, Rocco Zacarolli, Robert Sarro, Irene Ramirez, Eleanor Stockel, Michael Lepore, Ellen Dierking, Nate Smith, Matthew Ryan Taylor, Maureen Corry, Nicholas Torres, Baby Hazel, Cathy Policastro

Please pray for the safety of our men and women in the

military, especially those who are serving overseas.

We recently welcomed into the family of God and our parish family:

Liliana Rose Affisco Annika Catherine Brandt

Our automatic giving program called Parish Pay will eliminate the envelopes you now receive so you do not have to search for that envelope every week as you rush out to Mass. Pick up one of the “Informational Blue Sheets” at the doors of the church and consider contacting them by phone or on line to set up an account.

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CYO YOUTH GROUP The Youth Group meets on the 1

st and 3

rd Sundays of

each month. All 9th

—12th

graders are welcome to join us. If you have any questions please contact TomConaty@optonline.net

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER

Sept. 27th—T2T Run/Walk, 8am

Sept. 27th—Cotttage School visit, 2:30pm

Oct. 4th—Youth Group Mass at 5:15pm

Oct. 4th—Youth Group Meeting at 6:15pm

Oct. 11th— Breakfast Run to NYC at 6:45am

CYO BASKETBALL CYO Basketball Registration is currently open online for boys and girls at all levels:

K-2nd

grade clinic 3

rd through 8

th grade teams

JV teams Register at: www.holyinnocentscyo.com

3rd Grade through 8th grade teams registration ends September 27th. K-2nd grade clinic will remain open.

THE WEEK AHEAD IN THE PARISH Monday, September 28th: 11:00am—Bible Study 6:45pm—Rel. Ed. 6th Grade Blessing of Bibles Tuesday, September 29th: 11:00am—Lectio Divina 6:45pm—Rel. Ed. 7th Grade Praying the Rosary Wednesday, September 30th: 6:00pm—Junior Choir 7:15pm—Adult Choir Thursday, October 1st: 7:30pm—Knitting Group Saturday, October 3rd: 4:30pm—Teen Choir Sunday, October 4th: 9:00am—Family Mass 10:00am—”Pumpkin Carving” 5:15pm—Youth Group Mass 6:15pm—Youth Group Meeting

SAVE THE DATE November 2nd—Memorial Mass

PARISH COUNCIL Are you familiar with Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, or Emma email marketing? The Parish Council is in need of someone, or a team of people, who can help set up an email blast system so parishioners who sign up can receive email updates, invitations, and parish news. Please contact Kate Howe at 914-522-8519 if you are interested in helping get this important initiative off the ground.

SEPTEMBER FOOD PANTRY The Pantry is in need of the following: No salt or lower sodium canned vegetables, pasta, applesauce, canned tuna and chicken, canned soup, fruit juice, peanut butter, Jello, pudding mix. Please check expiration dates.

2016 BOOK OF MASS INTENTIONS

The Book of Mass Intentions for 2016 will open on Wednesday, October 7th at 10:00am. You may request only 2 Sunday Masses (which includes the 5:15pm on Saturday evening) and no more than 2 Weekday Masses. Written requests for Masses will be processed on Thursday, October 8th. Mass requests after these dates will be accepted in person or by phone during our weekly office hours Monday-Friday from 9:00am-3:00pm only.

“Thank You” I would like to thank Holy Innocents for sponsoring the Blood Drive on September 16th…..56 lifesaving blood donations were collected from your generosity. I hope to make this a new Holy Innocents Community Mission Service with your support. If you would like to contact me regarding upcoming Blood Drive events, please call or text me at 914-471-3665...James Bathon

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

6th Grade — Monday, September 28th at 6:45pm Blessing of the Bibles — Families invited to join us. Hear about why we study the Old Testament. Each 6th Grade child received their own Bible. Meet the Catechist—EARLY DISMISSAL.

7TH Grade — Tuesday, September 29th Pray of the Rosary — Families invited to join us. We will Pray together. Meet the Catechist — EARLY DISMISSAL

Gerard J Roggemann Coordinator - Holy Innocents Religious Education groggemann@hiparish.org ph 914-769-3297 www.hiparish.org fax 914-769-7225 groggemann@hiparish.org

Over the last three weekends we have featured information about the Holy Innocents Music Ministry. The musicians, Adult, Teen and Junior choirs that comprise our ministry will be returning to regular practices this week. Our liturgies will once again feel the presence of our choirs and work will begin on the music for our Advent presentation of Lessons and Carols and our Christmas liturgies. The Music Ministry of Holy Innocents welcomes all musicians and singers who are interested in sharing their talents to become a part of this special group. Need heavenly inspiration? Psalm 98:4-6 “Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth; break into song; sing praise. Sing praise to the Lord with lyre, with the lyre and melodious song. With trumpets and the sound of the horn shout with joy to the King, the Lord.” Psalm 100:1-2 “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing.” Our rehearsals are held on Wednesdays in the Music Room. Adult Choir: rehearsals began on Wednesday, September 23rd from 7:15 – 8:15 PM, but it’s not too late to join! Junior Choir: (ages 1

st to 6

th grade) - rehearsals begin

on Wednesday, September 30th from 6:00 to 6:30 PM. Teen Choir: (ages 7

th to 12

th grade) - rehearsals begin

on Saturday, September 26th from 4:30 to 5:00 PM. Musicians rehearse on Wednesdays either at 6:30 PM, after the Junior Choir, or at 8:15 PM, after the Adult Choir. Not sure? Speak to any of the current music ministers after Mass, email Joe at hijdm@aol.com, or just come to a rehearsal and check it out.

All are welcome!

FAMILY MASS The Family Mass invites children, individuals or whole families, to take an active role in the Mass. No previous experience necessary. The Family Masses are celebrated at the 9:00am Mass, on the first Sunday of the month, from October to June. If you or your family would like to participate in a Family Mass next year, please contact Christine McCarvill at Christinehort@aol.com or 914 449-6641.

Energize your faith through this worthy service......

AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS The AHG Troop at Holy Innocents is taking registrations for the 2015-16 year! American Heritage Girls is a scouting organization whose mission is "to build women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country." Girls learn to live their Christian faith through character development, leadership, skill-building, and service, in a fun and friendly atmosphere. AHG is starting our third year at Holy Innocents, with 40 girls (ages 5 and up) and 14 leaders. Girls and adults welcome -- join us! RSVP pvilleahg@gmail.com.

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“25th & 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY” CELEBRATION

Holy Innocents is planning a celebration on October 18th for those parishioners who are celebrating their 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary during 2015. Participants will be recognized at the 11am Mass followed by a reception in our Social Hall. If you are celebrating either Wedding Anniversary this year, please register with the parish office by calling 769-0025.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP A caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease “does not have to go it alone.” By participating in this group, jointly sponsored by Phelps Hospital Center and the New York Alzheimer’s Association he/she will receive emotional, education and social support needed to successfully cope with this situation. The group meets on the second Friday of the month at the Phelps Center from 10:00-11:30am. There is no charge for this program. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the group facilitator, Dr. Jim O’Connell at (914) 769-9062 (home) or (914) 907-2408 (cell).

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Numbers 11:25-29 Two men not considered prophets by the people began to prophesize, and this offended those who did not feel they were true prophets. But Moses explained that prophets are chosen by God, not the people. Second Reading: James 5:1-6 James speaks out strongly against people who become rich by cheating their workers. He claims the wealth they have dishonestly collected will be a testimony against them on judgment day. Gospel: Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Jesus explains to his disciples that it is acceptable for a person who is not part of their group to speak in his name, but he does warn them that anyone who tries to lead his followers astray will be severely punished. Jesus also discusses personal failing and the importance of taking whatever steps are necessary to

The RDC Center for Counseling & Human Development, 52 N. Broadway, White Plains, offers a breadth of affordable counseling services in an inclusive spirit of compassion to individuals, couples and families of all ages, in an atmosphere of welcome. They are open from 8am-8pm Monday through Friday and see children and adults. Visit their website at rdccenter.org or call for more information or to make an appointment at 914-949-0504.

ST. THERESA FREE FALL EVENTS Saint Theresa Church, 1394 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor is offering two events in connection with the Feast of Saint Therésè and the coming canonization of her parents on October 18th. One Night Lecture The parents of St. Therese of Lisieux to be canonized..discover the heroic virtue Louis and Zelie Martin exhibited in living out the vocation of marriage that will lead to their canonization this October as the first married couple in the history of the Church. Dr. Fran Rends, Theresian Scholar, will present on Sunday, Sept. 27th at 7:00-8:30pm. Guided Book Club Enrich your spiritual life as you journey through her autobiographical “Story of a Soul”, accompanied by Dr. Fran Renda. Book club and lecture runs 8 consecutive Thursdays in the Church from 7-8:30pm beginning October 1st. No RSVP Necessary. For more information on these events please visit sainttheresa.org or call 914-941-1646

OUR LADY OF FATIMA

Let us pray for Mercy From the Immaculate Heart of Mary!

On Tuesday, October 13, 2015,

The Parish of St. Augustine 381 North Highland Avenue (Rte 9) NY

Will have a 6:30pm Mass, followed by a Candlelight Procession (rain or shine)

on the grounds of the Church while reciting the Rosary, followed by Benediction.

It is in honor of the 98th Anniversary of the

Miracle of the Sun which Our Lady performed at Fatima on October 13, 1917.

Please come and honor Our Lady.

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The Parish Family Events Committee presents

a series of Faith-Based Recreation Programs

Please Join us for a

Pumpkin-Carving Party

When: Sunday, October 4, 2015, 10am-11am

After Family Mass

Where: Holy Innocents Social Hall

Cost: $20 per family (1 pumpkin, carving kit, snacks)

Additional pumpkins $8

Registration: Forms are available at Holy Innocents or

email: rlg1988@verizon.net. RSVP by Friday, Sept. 25, 2015.

Join us after 9:00am Mass or before 11:00am Mass for a faith-based recreation

program featuring pumpkin-carving fun with your family. You are invited to carve a

pumpkin and enjoy a snack while incorporating a Christian message into your activity.

All children must be accompanied by an adult, and it will be messy, so bring a smock or

apron. Any questions, please email Rachel Skrzypczak at rlg1988@verizon.net