THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SAINT MATTHEW & OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

The Week of October 13, 2019 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

If you would like to bring the gifts up during the offertory procession,

please see an usher before Mass begins.

ST. MATTHEW’S CHURCH

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 REQUESTED BY: 5:00 pm Thomas Dalton Virginia SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13

8:30 am Special Intention Sandra Rojas Family 11:00 am Eleanor McGinigle Teri & Family MONDAY, OCTOBER 14

9:00 am Ann Telaro Virgina Markman TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15

9:00 am Ann Mitchell Family WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16

9:00 am Elizabeth Costanzo Teri DeSouza THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

9:00 am Eileen Klinghoffer Joan & Bill Goodwin & Family FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 9:00 am Elizabeth Keaney Jim

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 9:00 am Mary T. Cecero Mary Anne Ernst 5:00 pm Ann Mitchell Family SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

8:30 am Fr. James Smyth Betsy & Peter Westrell 11:00 am Randy Caruso (A) Wife & Daughters

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CHURCH

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 REQUESTED BY: 5:00 pm William Perillo M. M. Faust Venturino SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13

8:30 am Bronislawa Wojniczka Agnes & Hugh Dynes 10:30 am Rita Pierre Her Daughter MONDAY, OCTOBER 14

8:00 am Anna Badalamenti Jim & Jean Sugrue TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15

8:00 am Special Intention Harkin Family Harkin Family WEDNESDAY , OCTOBER 16

8:00 am Catalina Aaron Ho Soon Choi THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

8:00 am Emily DeBon & Velia Riva FRIDAY OCTOBER 18 8:00 am Special Intention Harkin Family Harkin Family SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 8:00 am Linda Savino Savino, Broccoli & McNally Family 5:00 pm Raymond Sanchez Rosenkampff Family SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

8:30 am Ann Sheridan Agnes & Hugh Dynes 10:30 am Special Intention Veronica Rojas Family

First Reading: 2 Kings 5:14-17

Elisha cures Naaman of leprosy, which convinces Naaman that there is only one God. Naaman then asks to take some loads of soil from Israel, so that he can worship and make sacrifices to one true God on his own land.

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Paul reminds Timothy that Christ rose from the dead so that many people could be saved. Paul was being treated as a criminal and kept in chains but says. "There is no chaining the word of God!" Paul also says, "if we die in Christ, we will live in him. But if we deny him, he will deny us."

Gospel: Luke 17:11-19

Jesus cures ten lepers, but only one returns to express gratitude for being healed. Jesus is disappointed that only one gave thanks to God, but tells that one, "Your faith has been your salvation."

October 13, 2019 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 13, 2019

“Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, is a descendant of David: such is my gospel, for which I am suffering, even to the point of chains, like a criminal. But the Word of God is not chained. Thus I bear with everything for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, together with eternal glory.” At every Eucharist, or in a quiet reflective moment, God speaks to us through the scriptures. We open our hearts to what the Lord has to say, and gently, softly, His word moves us to a deeper union with Him. For this to happen, it requires several steps. I begin by acknowledging that God is addressing me, at this moment, in this text. I simply ask ‘Lord what do you wish for me to take from this reading today?’ I wonder how the power of the word may direct my life. Think for a moment. If each person in our parish community would ask these questions and seek the Lord’s response, our lives would be radically changed, our concern for those around me would grow and the unchained word would spread more effectively in my world. God speaks, I hear and listen, and others allow their response to blend with mine to obtain the salvation in Christ Jesus.

Please keep in your prayers the ill of our parish especially: Kristin Harkin, Susan Sullivan Manuel, Maribeth Groth, Fred Wolff, Tom Donohoe, Dan Devoy, John Wazeter, Stephen Childs, Joy

Childs, Edison Blanco Perez, Margaret Bates, Jose M. Victoria, Jr., BJK,

And for those who have died marked by the sign of faith, especially: If you know of any parishioners who are ill and would like to be visited by a priest, please contact the rectory at 914-478-2822. Please feel free to call the rectory to add names of immediate family members at any time.

We are very grateful to those in the military who have dedicated themselves to protect our liberty and freedom. Please keep our

troops in your prayers, especially: Brian Dunne-Navy, Christopher Gaulin-Army, George Moore-Navy, Nicholas Sestito-Marine, Donald Wemer Jr.-Marine, Michael Germain-Navy, Brandon King-Army, Michael Parton-Navy, Peter Dillon-Coast Guard, Chris Minozzi-Marines If you would like to add a name to our Military List, please call the rectory office.

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS - Thank You!

ST. MATTHEW & OLPH 2019 2018 Collection unavailable due to early press deadline

There is one collection this weekend. Next weekends Second Collection is for Maintenance & Repairs. All Souls Day Envelopes can be dropped into any collection basket.

The Mass Book for

August 2019 - December 2019

is now open.

St. Matthew Religious

Education Program continues

on:

OLPH: Wednesday, October 16th

St. Matthews: Sunday, October 20th

CONFIRMATION PARENTS MEETING:

October 23rd at 7:00pm in

OLPH School Gym This meeting is mandatory for all parents of

students making their Confirmation this year.

You can find the yearly calendars on our website:

www.stmolph.com

Candles & Flower Dedications

St. Matthew Tabernacle Candle

Special Intentions for BJK

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Tabernacle Candle

In Memory of Catalina Aaron req. by Ho Soon Choi

If you would like to reserve a candle for a loved one, please contact the rectory 914-478-2822

Circle of Love Prayer Group meets the 1st & 2nd Monday of the month to say the scripture rosary at the Atria Senior Living

Residence at 1017 Saw Mill River Rd at 7:30pm. All are invited to come share in God's love. Questions call Lourdes 914-693-2959.

BIBLE STUDY

Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible; A Quick Journey Through the Bible

NO CLASS TODAY: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13

Class will resume on October 20 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

There is still time to join this class, please RSVP to Fr. Thomas or Vinny Lumalcuri Call: (914) 478-2822 or email: Vinny: vincent.lumalcuri@gmail.com or Fr. Tom: frthomas@stmolph.com or Office: Office@stmolph.com

“If there is anything in this life which sustains the wise and induces them to maintain their serenity amid the tribulations and adversities of the world, it is in the first place, I consider, the meditation and knowledge of the Scriptures”.

St. Jerome

RCIA Do you want to learn more about

the Catholic Faith? Thinking about

becoming Catholic?

Would you like to

receive a Sacrament

you may have missed

along the way? Our

RCIA team would like to

help prepare you this Fall. Please call

Maureen at 914-478-2062

FORMED 2.O HAS ARRIVED!

We hope you are enjoying the free parish sub-scription to www.formed.org which gives you

24/7 access to over 300 quality Catholic on line programs, 99+ movies, 101+ audios, &

98+ E-Books. Today Watch: Finding Fatima, The 13th Day, The Day the Sun Danced or Fatima: A Message of Hope. Listen to: Fatima for Today. On the 15th Listen to: St. Teresa of Avila or

Deep Conversion/Deep Prayer. Study: True Reformers: Session 5, St. Teresa of Avila. This week we also celebrate the Memorial of St. Luke. Listen to: The Gospel of Luke or Acts of the Apostles.

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The rectory office

will be closed on

Monday, October 14

in observance of

Columbus Day.

St. Matthew & Our Lady of Perpetual

Help is using Parish Giving for online donations. This Program can be utilized for your Sunday Contributions as well as any Holy Day Collection and all Archdiocesan collections. It can also be used for the Religious Education (CCD) tuition payments. There is no fee to use this service, it is easy to use and you set up once and your set for the year.

To Sign Up for Parish Giving, please visit: www.parishgiving.org or log onto the church website for a direct link: www.stmolph.com. Questions, call the rectory: 914-478-2822

NON PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS: Donations of nonperishable food items are collected in the back of St. Matthew's Church and are picked up and delivered after the 11:00

am mass on Sunday to St. Peter’s Food Pantry in Yonkers. Non perishable food donations can be dropped off at any Mass. Your donations are greatly needed and appreciated. PLEASE: Do not leave clothing in the church. We are unable to accept donations of clothes. Any clothing that is left in the church has to be discarded. Thank you for your understanding.

PARISH COUNCIL CORNER

The Parish Council has been established to serve as a consultative body for several tasks: ● To be a Catholic organization and model for other organizations within the parish. ● To assist the Pastor for the good of the parish. ● To identify the needs of parishioners and attempt to meet their needs. The Parish Council meets on a monthly basis. Please feel free to reach out to any member of the Parish Council regarding any concerns you have. The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Thursday, October 17 at 7:30pm at St. Matthew Rectory.

Members: Fr. Robert Henry, ex-officio, Packy Murray, Chair Joseph DiSalvo Bryan Healy Liz Heilakka Lee Kinnally Vincent Lumalcuri Thomas Milton Joseph Muldoon Elizabeth Mullen Irene Newman Alexandria Stroud

PARISH COUNCIL REPORT:

PEACE & SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE: The first round of gift cards to Stop n Shop & Food Town that were purchased with the funds from the special collection have almost been depleted. We will purchase more cards with the remaining funds. TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS: The Foodtown Program (eScrip) currently has 92 participants. The Parish Online Directory has 115 parishioners signed up. LITURGY COMMITTEE: Blessing of the Animals was held on October 6th. An Advent Retreat is in the works, date is pending. SOCIAL COMMITTEE: The Parish Picnic was a success with approx. 100 parishioners attending. NEW BUSINESS: AEDs (Automated External Defibrillator) will be purchased for each church building. This will be overseen by the Building & Grounds Committee.

Forty Hours Devotion, St. Paul the Apostle, Yonkers, October 27th, 28th, and 29th. Opening Mass is October 27th at 12:15 followed by Adoration until 10PM. October 28th Adoration will be from 9:30AM – 10PM. October 29th Adoration will be from 9:30AM – 7PM with the closing Mass at 7PM.