JANUARY 21, 2018 THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASS INTENTIONS MEMORIALIZATIONS

Sunday (January 21) Third Sunday in Ordinary SANCTUARY LAMPS Time In memory of the Carey and Eible Families 8:00 Mary Moyle Requested by: Family Requested by: Sonny and Regina Dimayacyac 10:00 Eliza Menezes PURGATORIAL SOCIETY Requested by: Cacilda Vaz Charles Napolitano 12:00 Irma Cruz Requested by: Gina and Jose Galdoza Requested by: Donald Lemak

7:00 Spanish Mass John Paonessa

Requested by: Donald Lemak Monday (January 22) 7:00 Emilio Juarez John Dvozenja Requested by: Juliet Juarez Requested by: Donald Lemak 9:00 Laura Piamonte Requested by: Her loving children Shirley Tudor Requested by: Donald Lemak Tuesday (January 23) 7:00 Odetta Bloomfield All deceased and living members of the Lemak and Requested by: Linda Gironda Gyetko Families 9:00 Diesta Requested by: Donald Lemak Requested by: Salve Delacruz Please notify an usher if you would like to bring up the Wednesday (January 24) , gifts during a Mass for your loved one. and 7:00 Jose Guavarez and Family Requested by: Ellen Creeden DAY OF PRAYER AND PENANCE 9:00 Mario Garzione Please be aware that, this year, the day of prayer and Requested by: Carmine and Maria DeLuca penance for offenses committed against life is tomorrow, Monday, January 22 – a day Catholics should observe Thursday (January 25) The Conversion of Saint by offering sacrifices and prayers to God for the Paul, Apostle conversion of hearts towards pro-life. 7:00 Mia Guavarez Requested by: Ellen Creeden God of all goodness, 9:00 Carlos Lopes You have entrusted us with the gift of life. Requested by: Dorina, Rachel, and Ryan Lopes Help us to appreciate that gift from the first moments of conception to the last breaths of old age. Friday (January 26) and Saint Titus, Send your strength to all those who defend the 7:00 Thomas Coogan unborn, Requested by: Family the weak, and the dying against attempts to 9:00 Cornelia Bernacki cut short their lives. Requested by: Mariann and Ralph Landolfi May your holy Spirit touch the hearts of those who are tempted to choose the way of death Saturday (January 27) 9:00 Purgatorial Society rather than life. 5:00 Antonia and Francisco Diesta Grant that your people may always be a Requested by: Salve Delacruz sign of your love in the world. 7:00 Spanish Mass Amen.

Sunday (January 28) Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time DIVINE MERCY 8:00 For all the Alumni, Faculty, Students,a nd January 21 3pm -No Holy Hour- Families of Assumption Requested by: Priests of Assumption January 28 3pm -No Holy Hour- 10:00 Johnny Baldini Requested by: His Family February 4 3pm Assumption Church 12:00 Pro-populo 7:00 Spanish Mass February 11 3pm -No Holy Hour- PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL TITHING REPORT Catherine Chesser, Janet Fortier,

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2018..……..…$10,332.00 Linda McGarr, Andrew Muller,

(Includes ParishPay amount of $556.00) George Strumke, Mario Garzione, Tony DeMilio, James Brian Dolman, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2017……..…$12,538.60 Suzi Jo Bondra, Carli Hermina, Jose

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Gladys Janet Hyatt RESPECT LIFE Pro-life Words from Hollywood Barbara Pinckney

“Indeed, the tragedy of abortion haunts women from all walks of life. Abortion “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light advocates are spending millions to shine upon them. May they rest in peace.”

package their tired rhetoric and half-truths

in cutting-edge advertising campaigns targeted to young women... The early feminists were pro- I remember that more than twelve years ago I heard this life. And really, abortion is a huge disservice to women, and wonderful saying “Everything is divine grace.” At the it hasn't been presented that way." -- Emmy winning beginning I did not understand this phrase quite well, but after many ups and down, I came to realize that our entire actress, Patricia Heaton, from Everybody Loves Raymond. existence relies entirely in God’s Holy Will. It is very clear The next Respect Life Holy Hour: Friday, January 19, for me when I raise my hands and recite the Our Father, 2018 at 7:00pm. “Thy Will be Done on Earth as it is in Heaven.” We were made to glorify and praise God through our lives, and as his children, He only asks us to be like HIM, Holy! Assumption Church As we begin this wonderful 2018, I really want to bring this is being renovated! invitation back to our lives, “to be HOLY.”

The Church building will be under renovation and will Holiness is not for the powerful and strongest ones. not be open until Friday, February 2. All weekday Holiness is for those who first and most recognize their need for compassion and redemption, for the humble one Masses, 7:00am and 9:00am, Mondays-Fridays will be who opens his/her life to the mercy and love of the Father. celebrated in the Pre-Kindergarten room located on Holiness is the invitation of for the members of His Church. The gift of the Holy Spirit to those who just the first floor in the school building. The 9:00am send away their earthly desirers to just fulfill the divine Saturday Masses will also be celebrated in the Pre- ones.

Kindergarten room. (Entrance through the School In this journey we are not alone, Our Blessed Mother, Our parking lot.) Lady of the Assumption, shows us the way to let God be our all in all. Saint leads us as he led the Holy

All weekend Masses – Saturdays at 5:00pm and Family to Egypt and back to Nazareth. We are never, never alone! We just need to see that God is always for us, 7:00pm, and Sundays, 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm inviting us to grow in virtues and divine graces. Let us fight and 7:00pm – will be celebrated in the Father Wilson for holiness against our temptations and trials, let us bring holiness into our souls and accept the Will of God as Hall. something eternally prepared for us.

All are invited to attend the first Mass celebrated My brothers and sisters, may the Holiness of God always in our newly renovated Church dwell in us as we pray for each other during these weeks of restauration of our beloved church. May Fr. Vincent and on Friday, February 2nd at 7:00pm by: I always bring you to the altar of Holiness in each Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Please, pray for us as well. Bishop Peter Byrne. Best wishes, The Mass will be bilingual. Fr. Esteban

FAMED PREACHER COMING TO ASSUMPTION Assumption is pleased to announce that Saulo Hidalgo – renowned lay catholic preacher and minister of healing – will be coming to our Church. Mr. Hidalgo, born of the Dominican Republic and residing in Texas, will preach at the Healing Mass on Friday, February 9 and during the day of retreat on Saturday, February 10. The evening of the Healing Mass on Friday, February 9 Losing a child under any circumstance begins at 6:30pm with recitation of the Rosary. Father Vincent Druding will then celebrate Mass at 7:00pm, is terrible. Focusing on the spirituality followed by a Eucharistic Procession. Mr. Hidalgo will of the grieving process can help tremendously. preach after the Procession and Benediction. A laying-on- Emmaus Ministry: for parents whose children of any age of-hands service concludes the evening. (Music during the have died by any cause. evening will be provided by the Kevin Donovan Band.) Please join us. All are welcome. Saturday retreats offered The Pre-Lenten Retreat on Saturday, February 10 will throughout the Archdiocese in 2018. begin at 8:30am with recitation of the Rosary followed by a

February 24: Church of the Magdalene, Sleepy Hollow Mass at 9:00am. A light breakfast will then be served; the (Westchester), 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM; April 28: St. Peter/St. day then will continue with talks by Mr. Hidalgo. Agnus Dei Ministries will provide Praise and Worship music throughout Mary, Haverstraw Spanish-language retreat (Rockland), the day, which will also include a Holy Hour, discussion, and 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM; October 20: a break for lunch. The cost of the retreat is $10 per person St. (Manhattan). and is open to all age 15 and above. For tickets please call 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM (914) 737-2071; tickets can also be purchased after all Cost: $25 per person, $40 per couple Masses on the weekends of January 27 and 28 and

Includes breakfast, lunch, dinner. February 3 and 4. Scholarships are available. The evening of February 10 at 7:30pm To register online, www.emfgp.org/2018-archny, or contact There will be a Romance Topic Presentation in the Sue DiSisto, Parenting and Family Life Education: Father Wilson Hall. [email protected] or Following the presentation there will be a special (646) 794-3191 couple’s dinner and dance. The fee for this event is $50.00 per couple.

WIDOW’S GATHERING - FEBRUARY Our next Widow’s Gathering will be held on Tuesday EVERY THURSDAY February 6th from 1:30pm – 3:30pm in the Father Higgins Hall in the Annex Building. 7AM-7PM

Come join us for interesting discussion topics, make new EXPOSITION OF THE friends, have fun with creative crafts, and enjoy light refreshments. BLESSED SACRAMENT

If you are planning to attend, you must reserve your place by calling Teresa Jones at 914-528-1858 no later than February 1st.

AN ABUNDANCE OF FEASTS February 3 is the traditional date of the feast of St. Blaise, the of health of the throat. The Blessing of the Throats will be offered after the 7:00am, 9:00am, 5:00pm and 7:00pm Masses on Saturday, February 3. The traditional feast of Candlemas – commemorating the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple 40 days after his birth – is February 2. If you would like to have water and candles blessed, please bring them to the 7:00am or 9:00am Masses on Friday, February 2 for a blessing at the commencement of each Mass. ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL CELEBRACIÓN ANUAL DEL SEÑOR DE LOS MILAGROS DE CUMBE La Comunidad de hermanos de la Parroquia de San Luis de Cumbe, Provincia del Azuay, residentes en Peekskill y sus alrededores invitan a que nos acompañen INVITA AL REZO MENSUAL DEL ROSARIO a nuestras fiestas con el siguiente DE LA AURORA programa: SABADO 3 DE FEBRERO /2018 SÁBADO 27 ENERO 5:00 - 6:00 AM 1:00pm Procesión desde el Depew Park 2:O0pm. Santa Misa celebrada por el P. LUNES 5 DE FEBRERO/2018 Esteban Sánchez y el Diácono Carlos 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM- AUDITORIO PADRE WILSON TALLER: Campoverde. "PREPARACIÓN PARA LA CONSAGRACIÓN TOTAL A LA Acompañamiento musical: Coro "LLuvia de SANTÍSIMA VIRGEN MARÍA SEGÚN SAN LUIS MARÍA bendiciones" GRIGNION DE MONTFORT ARQUIDIÓCESIS DE NUEVA YORK AUSPICIA: OFICINA DE VIDA FAMILIAR Asociación Católica Internacional Consecratio Mundi INVITAN AL TALLER DE FORMACIÓN DE Costo $ 10 por persona-Incluye libro y refresco "AUTOESTIMA MATERNIDAD Y PATERNIDAD RESPONSABLE" Descubran: Lo que toda pareja necesita conocer..... SABADO 10 DE FEBRERO/2018 7:00 PM Lo que toda mujer tiene el derecho a saber...... SANTA EUCARISTÍA EN HONOR DOMINGO 28 DE ENERO - 2:30 - 4:30 pm AL SANTO HERMANO MGUEL Miguel Febres Cordero (1854-1910) Local: Anexo de la Escuela- Auditorio Padre John Higgins Religioso, del Instituto de los Hermanos de Presentado por: Matilde López las Escuelas Cristianas ¡ES GRATUITO! NOTA: No traer niños y venir en pareja ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DOMINGO 11 DE FEBRERO - 2:30PM LA IGLESIA DE LA ASUNCIÓN RETIRO DE PREPARACIÓN PARA Y EL GRUPO DE AYUDA COMUNITARIA "Manos Abiertas" RECIBIR LA CUARESMA PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK “EL CAMINO DE LA CRUZ” INVITAN AL Invitado: Hno. Saulo Hidalgo Gran concierto solidario en beneficio de Local: Auditorio F.W.H "COMUNIDAD SEMILLAS DE MOSTAZA" "MUSTARD SEED COMMUNITIES" ES GRATUITO Esta asamblea es abierta para todos.

LA CUARESMA SE INICIA CON EL MIÉRCOLES DE CENIZA Recordemos una vez estas palabras. “En polvo eres y en polvo te convertirás”, es una invitación para que todos acudamos a recibir la ceniza. Nuestra parroquia tiene programado para el día miércoles "(MSC) comenzó en 1978 como un hogar para niños en las afueras de 14 de febrero, que es Miércoles de Kingston, Jamaica, y se ha expandido a Nicaragua, República Dominicana, Ceniza, dos Misas en español, la Zimbabwe y Malawi (Africa). La mayoría de los programas están dedicados a la atención residencial de primera Misa será a partir de las niños y adultos con una variedad de discapacidades físicas y de 5:30 de la mañana y la segunda misa será a partir de las 7:30 de desarrollo, también se preocupan por los niños afectados por el VIH / la noche. Recuerda: “En polvo eres y en polvo te convertirás” SIDA. En Jamaica maneja un hogar para madres jóvenes en crisis para que LA PERLA DEL ORIENTE ECUATORIANO tengan un lugar donde hacer la transición segura a la maternidad." SANTA EUCARISTIA EN HONOR A LA ¡AYÚDANOS A AYUDAR! VIRGEN PURÍSIMA DE MACAS SÁBADO 3 DE FEBRERO DEL 2018 8:30 PM - AUDITORIO PADRE WILSON LA PERLA DEL ORIENTE. ENTRADA GENERAL $ 15 - INCLUYE REFRESCO Sábado 17 de febrero 7:00 pm. INVITADOS Rezo de la Novena: MOISES SALAZAR Y SU CHARANGO - NILO, RECORDANDO A LOS 7 al 16 de febrero IRACUNDOS Auspicia: "Grupo de Pioneros de Fe y Esperanza"