The Parish of Immaculate Conception & Assumption of Our Lady 53 Winter Hill Road, Tuckahoe, New York 10707 www.assumption-immaculate.org Rectory & Cemetery: 961-3643 • Immaculate Conception School: 961-3785 • Religious Education Office: 961-1076 Pastoral Staff Rev. Anthony Sorgie, Pastor Rev. Paul Waddell, Parochial Vicar Rev. Seán Connolly Deacon Anthony Viola Mass and Reception Deacon Carl Degenhardt Parish Staff Honoring Sr. Cora Lombardo, Director - Religious Ed Ms. Maureen Harten, Principal - ICS Regional School Padre Pio Saturday, September 23 Offices Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM See Page 6 for complete details Weekend Masses: Saturday Evening 4:00 PM at Assumption 5:00 PM at Immaculate Conception Sunday at Immaculate Conception: 8:00 AM • 10:00 AM • 12:00 PM • 5:00 PM Sunday at Assumption: 9:00 AM Spanish Mass/Misa en Español: 11:30 AM at Assumption todos los Domingos Bilingual Italian/English Mass/Messa in Italiano: 9:00 AM at Assumption on the first Sunday of the month Weekday Masses: (recitation of the Rosary before Mass) Finding and Recognition of the True Cross Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM at Assumption Piero Della Francesca - 1452-66 8:30 AM • 12:00 PM at Immaculate Conception San Francesco Saturday: Arezzo 8:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Holy Day Masses: Vigil: 7:30 PM at Immaculate Conception Solemnity: 8:30 AM, 12:00 Noon, 4:30 and 7:30 PM at Immaculate Conception 7:30 AM at Assumption (Monday-Friday only) Parish Raffle Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Get your tickets in as soon as possible to Assumption on Saturday: 3:30 - 3:55 PM Immaculate Conception on Saturday: 4:00 - 5:00 PM win one of three great prizes. or by appointment with priest on duty See page 4 for details Miraculous Medal Novena: Mondays after 12:00 PM Mass with 7:00 PM Benediction Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Mondays and First Fridays after the 12:00 PM Mass September 10, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Reposition and Benediction is at 7:00 PM Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Mission Statement With the Eucharist as our source, Mary as our patroness and the Holy Spirit as our guide, we the Roman Catholic Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady, Tuckahoe, seek to give meaning to our faith by following Christ’s command to care for His people, by foster- ing actions that nourish both the spiritual and social needs of our people and build community within and without our parish.

From the Desk of Fr. Paul September 10, 2017 Extreme Gratitude This week we shall celebrate the Feast of the Exultation of the Holy Cross on September 14th and then on September 15th, the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. Both are rather special to me personally.

I was baptized, as an infant, on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. That was the day on which I received the gift of salvation and was made a Christian. This is the greatest gift that the Father could give any of us, and should never be taken lightly. Why me and not another? What a mystery His love is! For me it has been significant, as well, that a long time ago, as a teenager, my spiritual awakening came about on that very same day, and over the years I have seen the power of Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection transform my life in ongoing and sometimes dramatic ways.

I pray that our Lord will bring to completion in me, and in all of you who are deeply woven into the tapestry of my priesthood, His saving Redemption, so that we together will share a place in His Kingdom!

The Memorial of our Lady of Sorrows, which recalls our Divine Lord giving each of us the beautiful gift of Mary as our Mother in the person of Young St. John, also has deep significance for me. She has helped me in a very tangible way to grow, and obtained for me graces from our Lord Jesus that are unmistakably her maternal gift to me as a disciple of her beloved Son. I have seen her transform other people’s lives in a most dramatic way; in some cases, from great sinners to real disciples of Jesus. Words cannot adequately express how grateful I am.

Reflect on the salvation Christ won for us and on the great gift of Mary’s loving intercession this week. There is much for which we owe the Lord tremendous gratitude as we continue along the journey of life!

Fr. Paul Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Ezekiel; 33:7-9 Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20 God commissioned Ezekiel as a Prophet to act as a Senti- Today’s readings have the common theme of responsibility nel. As such, he would be responsible if he failed to warn for one’s neighbor, especially when it comes to keeping us the people of impending problems and of any sins or er- all free from sin. rors in their ways. However, if he gave the warning and it The distinction in the Gospel is that it addresses those times was dismissed or ignored, he would be free of guilt, even when you are the victim of the sin and addresses the options if the worst outcome would happen. you have. Second Reading: Romans 13:8-10 All of the commandments can be distilled down to two: Love of God and Love of Neighbor. This reading expands Next Week: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time on Love of Neighbor as being the one thing that we are 1st Reading: Sirach 27:30 - 28:7 obligated to do for anyone and enumerates the possible 2nd Reading: Romans 14:7-9 sins that stem from not loving one’s neighbor. Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35 - 1 - Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady September 10, 2017 - Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Volume 35, No. 37

Immaculate Conception Church Next Weekend’s Celebrants: Saturday, September 9 Vigil: 23rd Sunday in Ord. Time Immaculate Conception: 5:00 PM Mildred Culhane 15th Ann. Vigil: 24th Sunday in Ord. Time - Saturday, Sep. 16 Sunday, September 10 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM: Fr. Connolly 8:00 AM Frank Veltri Mem. 24th Sunday in Ord. Time - Sunday, Sept. 17 10:00 AM Richard Fusco Mem. 8:00 AM: Fr. Paul 12:00 PM Antonia Lembo Mem. 10:00 AM: Fr. Paul 5:00 PM Martha & Edward Cetnarowski Mem. 12:00 PM: Fr. Collins Monday, September 11 Weekday 5:00 PM: Fr. Connolly 8:30 AM Cookie Burrough Mem. 12:00 PM Helen Budwick Mem. Assumption Tuesday, September 12 Most Holy Name of Mary Vigil: 24th Sunday in Ord. Time - Saturday, Sep. 16 8:30 AM Matthew De Marco Mem. 4:00 PM: Fr. Sorgie 12:00 PM Francesco Segreti Mem. 24th Sunday in Ord. Time - Sunday, Sept. 17 Wednesday, September 13 St. John Chrysostom 9:00 AM: Fr. Sorgie 8:30 AM Millie Macgnone Mem. 11:30 AM: Fr. Ulloa (Spanish) 12:00 PM Vito Scavone Mem. Thursday, September 14 Exaltation of the Cross Do You Need a Letter of Sponsorship? 8:30 AM Thomas Valente To receive a letter of Sponsorship for Baptism or Confir- 12:00 PM Louise, Anthony & Brendan Marallo Mem. mation from the Pastor, one has to be an active parishio- Friday, September 15 Our Lady of Sorrows ner of this parish for at least six months, received the Sac- 8:30 AM Thomas Damiano raments of Baptism, Conformation and Communion, and 12:00 PM Joseph Toro Mem. if married, be in a Catholic Church recognized marriage. Saturday, September 16 St. Cornelius and Cyprian The Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of 8:30 AM Frank Giustiniani Mem. Our Lady defines an “active/participating parishioner” as Saturday, September 16 Vigil: 24th Sunday in Ord. Time one who is registered and worshipping at this parish on a regular (weekly) basis and who commits to a stewardship 5:00 PM Greg Ferry 15th Ann. th of time, talent and financial resources to help support the Sunday, September 17 24 Sunday in Ordinary Time parish and the Church of the New York Archdiocese. 8:00 AM Antonia Lembo Mem. 10:00 AM Maria Nardone Mem. The Sacrament of Baptism: Baptisms are scheduled at 1:30 PM 12:00 PM Deceased of the Gagliardi Family Mem. on select Sundays at Immaculate Conception or Assumption. Call the rectory as soon as possible to make arrangements. Baptismal 5:00 PM Marie Giannini Mem. catechesis (instruction) is offered on one Thursday of each month. The Sacrament of Matrimony: Please call Fr. Sorgie, our pastor, to arrange for the date and church of your wedding at least six months Assumption Church in advance, prior to any other plans for your expected wedding date. Wedding arrangements will be handled by our Wedding Coordinator, Sat 9/9 4:00 PM Maria & Joseph Marcoccia Mem. Mrs. Marge Russo: (914) 629-1691. Note: there are no weddings on Sundays. Sun 9/10 9:00 AM Janice & James Ruffalo Mem. Godparent/Sponsor: Eligibility forms to be a godparent or sponsor 11:30 AM Parishioners and Their Families can only be given to active and participating members of the parish Mon 9/11 7:30 AM Luigi, Filomena & Rico Marcoccia Mem. who have been registered for 6 months or more. Communion Calls for the Home Bound: Weekly or monthly. Tues 9/12 7:30 AM Paul F. Costa Mem. Please call the rectory to arrange visitations. Wed 9/13 7:30 AM Intentions of the Donor Mem. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Anytime day or night. Thurs 9/14 7:30 AM Lillian Carapella Mem. Call 961-3643. Fri 9/15 7:30 AM James Murphy Mem. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Anytime - call the priest on duty: 961-3643. Also on Saturdays: 3:30-3:55 PM at Assumption, 4:00- Sat 9/16 4:00 PM Luigi, Filomena & Rico Marcoccia Mem. 5:00 at Immaculate Conception. Sun 9/17 9:00 AM Julia & Arturo Musto Mem. Registration: New Parishioners may register by visiting one of the 11:30 AM Parishioners and Their Families priests or by calling the rectory: 961-3643. - 2 - Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady Please Remember to Pray for the Sick: Wedding Banns II

JosephMarie Bracchitta Di • Norma Canal • Maria Rose D’Onofrio Thomas Petrosino & Marissa Capolongo Rose De Benedictis • Pamela Sacchinelli DeMaio Michael Pinto & Sara Cotrona Donato • Angie DiGioia • Elena DiLeo I Maria Faber • Donna Fleming • Maddy Gordon Anthony Rizzo & Christa Indiviglio Marge Gotsch • Ana Herrera • Jennifer Johnson Andrew Sabo & Danielle Moccia Joseph T. Lagana • Michele Laverdi • Lucy Lo Murno Ian Manzares • Dr. Robert Martin • James McGarry William McQuade • Barbara Mechling Richard Natoli, Sr. • Angelo Nurzia • William Ranieri B a p t i s m s John Risi • Paula Haslinger Sacchinelli • Margaret Scott During the month of August, we welcomed into PleaseLawrence Remember Smith to • PrayMary Patriciafor the Departed: Spruck our Parish Family the newly baptized: Catherine Victoria Acosta John ChristopherLorito Arnone Tumminia • Sheila Cavazzi Josephine Louise Dallhoff and Annfor those Chambers in the military• Grace whoSalvatore have died Marco Antonio Gizzo in the service of our country Cecilia Catherine Johnston Arianna Marie Valdes Bread & Wine Immaculate Conception In Memory of Anita Colaio From: Bernadette Culhane Please Pray for Our New Parishioners The Sanctuary Candle Burns at Collura Family • Gluss Family Immaculate Conception Gulino Family • Gina Marie Jones In Memory of Mary, Christina, Keefer Family • Likens Family Mark and Stephen Colaio Pizzarello Family • Sharon Vecere From: Bernadette Culhane

Schedule Unannounced Masses for August 2017 Monday, September 11 Exposition & Benediction 12:30 - 7:00 PM Immaculate Conception John Baher First Grade Parent Meeting 7:00 PM Lower Church Tuesday, September 12 Ellen Casey Second Grade Parent Meeting 7:00 PM Lower Church Yvette Delgado - Living Choir 7:30 PM Immaculate Conception Barrera Family - Living Legion of Mary 7:30 PM ICS Teacher’s Room Alessandra Forgione Wednesday, September 13 Dinner Served to the HOPE Community Mr. & Mrs. E. Godlagher Cenacles of Life 6:00 PM Immaculate Conception Bernard Marcucci Bible Study 7:30 PM Lower Rectory Michael Murphy Thursday, September 14 Baptismal Catechesis 7:30 PM Lower Church Mary O'Connor Friday, September 15 Domenico Pallagrosi - Living Knights of Columbus 7:00 PM Fr. Fata Hall Ramulo Quevedo Sunday, September 17 Catechist Orientation 10:30 - 11:45 AM refer to Sr. Cora e-mail James Quinn The Flock (formerly CYO) 6:00 PM Meeting House Kathleen Rooney Monday, September 18 Salvatore Sinagra Exposition & Benediction 12:30 - 7:00 PM Immaculate Conception Bernard V. Sweeney Rosary Society 7:00 PM Lower Church RCIA 7:30 PM Lower Rectory Elvira Vairo Knights of Columbus 7:45 PM Fr. Fata Hall - 3 - Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady Second Annual Parish Raffle Raffle winners will be drawn on Sunday, September 24. The tickets are $20 each or six for $100 (consider sharing the cost of 6 tickets with friends or neighbors). Immaculate First Prize: Conception Jets Game in Private Suite at MetLife Stadium Valued at $10,000 this prize includes: 12 tickets in your own private suite in the Commission- Choir Invitation ers Club. Your luxury experience includes: Drinks and We are currently looking for Full Buffet, Specialty entrée prepared by a “guest” celeb- new members in all sections: rity chef, and your choice of the following Sundays: Octo- ber 1, October 29, November 26, December 3, December Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses. 24, or Thursday, November 2 The choir leads the liturgical singing at Commissioner's Club Suites are the most luxurious of all suites at MetLife Stadium; located just 32 rows from the the 10:00 AM Mass each Sunday, plus field, they feature amazing views of the action. The most occasional services such as Evening exclusive club in the stadium, they offer unlimited food Prayer, Lessons and Carols, Christmas and beverages in a comfortable upscale setting, as well as and Holy Week. The music is drawn VIP parking/parking entrance, VIP venue entrance, pri- vate attendant and HDTV's from choral anthems, motets, hymns and chant appropriate for the Liturgy. Second Prize: NYC Weekend Getaway October 13-15, 2017 Tuesday Rehearsals: 7:30 - 9:00 PM Includes 2 nights at the Bryant Park Hotel, Tickets for 2 Sunday Mass: 10:00 AM to A Bronx Tale The Musical, Dinner at Tessa Restaurant, with warm-up at 9:30 AM a Tour of Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

Third Prize: For more details regarding the Choir, Samsung 55" TV please come up to the choir loft and LED - Curved - 2160p - Smart - 4K Ultra HD TV - Black speak to Robert Harvey after Mass. Parish families have been mailed 6 tickets; more are available in the Parish Office and after Mass in the sacris- ties of either church. Protezione dei bambini di Dio Protecting God’s Children Nella necessita’ di denunciare un presunto ab- Anyone who needs to report an alleged incident of buso sessuale contro minorenni commesso da sexual abuse of a minor by a priest, deacon, religious, un sacerdote, ecclesiastico, o laico nel servizio or lay person serving in the Archdiocese of New York dell’arcidiocesi di New York, si prega contattare is asked to contact Sr. Eileen Clifford, O.P. at 212- suora Eileen Clifford, O.P. al numero 212-371-1000 371-1000 x 2949 or Deacon George J. Coppola at interno 2949 oppure il diacono George J. Coppola 917-861-1762. Both may also be reached via e-mail al 917-861-1762. Entrambi sono raggiungibili per at [email protected]. Information can e-mail all’indirizzo: [email protected]. also be found on the Archdiocesan web site, www. Per ulteriori informazioni consultare anche il sito archny.org. In keeping with the Archdiocesan policy web dell’Arcidiocesi: www.arch.ny.org. regarding sexual abuse of minors, this information Si svelano queste informazioni per attingersi is provided to ensure that our children remain safe alle regole di condotta dell’Arcidiocesi in merito and secure. dell’abuso sessuale contro minorenni.

- 4 - Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady Why Be Catholic? Parish Religious Education

The answer to this question is simply that God Program (PREP) wants to give you all that He has. He desires your happiness, and the salvation of your soul. He has PREP Office Hours provided a way: Jesus, and the means: His Church, which he established to provide us with everything Week of September 10 To assist those who need to return paperwork or com- we need on this journey of life. Just as Jesus is both plete payment on registration, the PREP Office will be human and divine, so is the Church; and by God’s open: design, every grace and blessing are given to the members of his Church. Monday, September 11 from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM Wednesday, September 13 from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM If you have been standing outside the door looking in, or would like to inquire about the Catholic faith, If you have another need, please contact Sr. Cora: sr.cora@ then the RCIA program is for you. icc-coa.org or 961-1076. Or, if you have not been fully initiated into the Church by receiving all the Sacraments of Initia- tion (Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion), or PREP Classes Start are seeking to be received into the Catholic Church Sunday, September 24 from 10:30 to 11:45 AM from another faith, we welcome you and encour- Wednesday, September 27 from 4:15 to 5:30 PM age you to enroll in the RCIA/RCIT (teens under Wednesday, September 27 from 6:45 to 8:00 PM 18) program. This program will prepare you to be fully received into Christ’s Church. Classes begin How Do I Register My Child September 18. Please call Fr. Anthony Sorgie at All of the required forms are available for download on 914-961-3643 for more information, or visit the the Parish Web Site: Immaculate Conception & Assumption of Our Lady web site and click on Sacraments & Liturgies. www.assumption-immaculate.org/info/news.php#ccd_reg

RCIA Begins Monday, September 18 Just download the forms; complete them; and drop them off with the registration fee at the Rectory, or in the col- lection basket, or at the PREP Office (call first: 961-1076).

Once a ses- Video Mini-Courses from The Wednesday 4:15 PM session is closed! sion is full, it closes. So, if you want a certain session, do Bishop Robert Barron not delay! Register as soon as possible! Bishop Robert Barron has developed five video mini-courses which will be available through our Parish’s Flocknote system. We will be sending these Catechist Orientation Meetings Catechists Orientation Meetings are scheduled for a weekly to parishioners who sign up at our web site week before classes begin at the same day and time that or on Flocknote. The mini-courses include: you chose to teach! What Did Jesus Really Teach (September 12 – October 3) ™™ Sunday, September 17 from 10:30-11:45 AM Who is God and How Do We Know ™™ Wednesday, September 20 from 4:15-5:30 PM (October 10 – November 7) ™™ Wednesday, September 20 from 6:45-8:00 PM Who is Jesus and Why is He Different? (November 14 – November 29) Let no Christian parents fall into the delusion that Sunday School is intended to ease them of their Why the Church Matters personal duties. The first and most natural condition (December 5 – December 26) of things is for Christian parents to train up their own To sign up for one or more of these courses, visit children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. www.assumption-immaculate.org/info/news.php#barron Charles Haddon Spurgeon

- 5 - Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady If you have questions about any aspect of Save the our Catholic Church and Faith, just drop us a note or call and we will answer them Dates to the best of our ability.

106. What does the Church believe about the Sacra- Mass and Reception Honoring ment of Marriage? Padre Pio Saturday, September 23 The church believes first that Marriage is a vocation Join us for a special Noon Mass at Assumption ordained by God between a man and woman. It is a Church in honor of St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Sacrament because it is in marriage that a real and sub- Pio). After Mass, there will be a light bagel lunch stantial encounter with Jesus Christ is possible. Here in Fr. Fata Hall. is what the Catechism of the Catholic Church wants us to remember, “The vocation of marriage is written in In Celebration of the the very nature of man and woman as they came from the hand of the Creator. Marriage is not a purely hu- Fatima Centenary man institution despite the many variations it may have 1917 ~ 2017 undergone through the centuries in different cultures, Friday, 13 October social structures, and spiritual attitudes.” (CCC 1603) The 100th Anniversary of the Until recently, the Church’s understanding matched the Miracle of the Sun legal recognition of marriage and was protected by our Solemn Vespers at 7:00 PM laws: Marriage is a natural part of human and social well-being, it is designed only for a man and a wom- at Immaculate Conception Church an, and it is the proper place for having and raising Sermon by Monsignor Thomas Caserta children. Followed by a Candlelight Marian Procession Saturday, 14 October We believe that because it is ordained by God and con- 9:00 AM Conference: firmed by Social Science, no one has the right to re- “Fatima for Today” define marriage. We need to protect the will of God, Fr. Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R. society and the well-being of children. 10:00 AM Solemn Rosary 11.00 AM Solemn Pontifical Mass offered by Timothy Cardinal Dolan

Assumption Restoration Project Refreshments after Mass in the Lower Church Father Sorgie would like to thank everyone who shared their old family photographs in order to help make the Assumption Restoration Project as authentic as possible.

The architect, designer and artist now have every- thing they need in order to proceed.

A special "Thank You" to Mary Ellen Sanchez, who took on the task of coordinating the collection and return of photographs.

- 6 - Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady Maintenance & Custodial Care of Our Buildings & Grounds Ongoing projects are Stewardship in Action. We would like to keep you informed and will use space in the bulletin to do that. (For a complete list, including older completed projects, visit: www.assumption-immaculate.org/info/stewardship.php) Projects Completed hh Upgraded Sound System in Immaculate Conception Church ...... Completed 3.11.2016 hh Updated Three Signs at the Entrance to Immaculate Conception ...... Completed 3.31.2016 hh Replaced Windows in the Rectory ...... Completed 4.11.2016 hh Converted to Energy-Saving LED Lights at Immaculate Conception ...... Completed 4.29.2016 hh Refurbished Assumption Rectory 3rd Floor Bedrooms and Bathroom ...... Completed 5.09.2016 hh Converted to Energy-Saving LED Lights at Assumption ...... Completed 5.13.2016 hh Chimney Repaired and Painted at Fr. Fata Hall ...... Completed 7.23.2016 hh Converted to Energy-Saving LED Lights in the Gym ...... Completed 8.12.2016 hh Repair and Paint Statue of Our Lady at Entrance to Assumption ...... Completed 8.20.2016 hh Renovation of Fr. Fata Hall (upstairs) ...... Completed 9.14.2016 hh Two New Signs at Entrances to Assumption and Repair of Prayer Garden Sign ...... Completed 10.12.2016 hh Replace Outdoor Bulletin Board at Assumption ...... Completed 10.12.2016 hh New Tile Floor at Entrance into Immaculate Conception Church ...... Completed 11.21.2016 hh Designed and Installed Real Votive Candles for our People to Light ...... Completed 11.23.2016 hh Upgraded and Painted Bathroom at Immaculate Conception Church ...... Completed 11.25.2016 hh Replace Windows in the Rectory Garage ...... Completed 12.09.2016 hh Upgrade Sound System at Assumption Church ...... Completed 12.21.2016 hh Bathroom Renovation at Immaculate Conception Church ...... Completed 1.18.2017 hh Refurbish Outdoor Softball Field ...... Completed 4.11.2017 hh New Boiler in Immaculate Conception School Building ...... Completed 4.12.2017 hh New Sanctuary Appointments at Immaculate Conception (Candlesticks, Processional Cross, Altar Cross) ...... Completed 4.15.2017 hh Replacement of Air Conditioning System at Immaculate Conception Church ...... Completed 5.28.2017 hh Repair Stairwells to the Lower Church at Immaculate Conception ...... Completed 5.28.2017 hh Install Air Conditioning in the Parish Gym ...... Completed 6.01.2017 hh Replaced Frayed Carpeting in the Rectory ...... Completed 6.02.2017 hh Repaired gutters on Immaculate Conception Church ...... Completed 7.28.2017 hh Seal and Re-line the Parking Lots at Assumption Church ...... Completed 7.31.2017 hh Re-set and Re-pointed the Marble Steps do the Lower Church ...... Completed 7.31.2017 hh Re-set and Seal Blue Stone on the Portico of Immaculate Conception Church on Winter Hill ...... Completed 8.03.2017 hh Repaired Concrete and Added Support to the Lower Wall of Immaculate Conception Church ...... Completed 8.04.2017 hh Acquired a new Statue of St. Pio of Pietrelcina for Assumption Church ...... Completed 8.04.2017 hh Repaired Statue of Our Lady, originally at the Convent but now in a Garden at the School ,,,,...... Completed 8.04.2017 hh Re-paved Walkway to the back of the Rectory ...... Completed 8.04.2017 hh Refurbished Assumption Rectory 2nd Floor Rooms and Bedrooms ...... Completed 8.10.2017 hh Surveillance System for Immaculate Conception Church: cameras. monitors, Wi-Fi feed ...... Completed 8.24.2017 hh Conversion to LED Lighting in the Lower Church with addition of remote switches ...... Completed 8.24.2017 hh Refurbishment and Restoration of Fatima Statues at Assumption ...... Completed 8.28.2017 Projects In Process hh Replace Windows in the Meeting House ...... Almost Completed (3 windows remain) hh Repair of Fountain in Assumption Prayer Garden ...... In Process hh Refurbishment of Stained Glass Windows in Sacristy of Immaculate Conception Church ...... In Process hh Install Vinyl Siding at the Immaculate Conception Rectory ...... Nearly Completed hh Pour Concrete into Wall Separating at Immaculate Conception Church ...... In Process hh Repair of the Waterfall at the St. Francis Grotto of the Prayer Garden ...... In Process

- 7 - Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady Easter to Date 01MAY2017 Regular $79,923.56 Parish Pay: $ 4,529 Total: $84,452.56

2017 Bonanza Stewardship for Sunday, September 3 Sunday Collection: Lottery Church $14,570 Winners for ParishPay $3,301 September 5 Total: $17,871

Frank & Linda Gold Envelope Donations for Gym Debt Perrone and Extraordinary Maintenance: Betty Shea Church $1,122 ParishPay $115 We will continue to draw two tickets per week for $200 each from now through Thanksgiving 2017. In addi- Total: $1,237 tion to the weekly drawings, there are three drawings for $2,000 prizes. The final $2,000 drawing will oc- cur after our special Mass on the Eve of Thanksgiv- ing. Winning tickets will be re-entered for subsequent Fatima Jubilee Prayer of drawings - so it is possible to win multiple prizes with Consecration the same ticket. Although you may have missed this drawing, there is Hail, Mother of the Lord, still time to buy a ticket and be included in all of the Virgin Mary, Queen of the Rosary of Fatima! upcoming drawings. Tickets are available at the rec- Blessed among all women, tory and in the school offices. You are the Image of the Church dressed in the Paschal light, Thank you, as always, for your generosity and steward- You are the honour of our people, ship. Please continue to pray for our Parish, our clergy, You are the triumph over the mark of evil. and the staff members who serve you. Prophecy of the merciful Love of the Father, Teacher of the Annunciation of the Good News of Collection for the the Son, Catholic Home Missions Appeal Sign of the burning Fire of the Holy Spirit, The Catholic Home Missions Appeal (CHMA) supports Teach us, in this valley of joys and sorrows, the dioceses in our own country that struggle to make The eternal truths that the Father reveals to the ends meet and serve the needs of their parishioners. little ones. Your generosity helps keep the doors of these churches Show us the strength of your mantle of protection. open and provides essential pastoral services. Your gifts In your Immaculate Heart, be the refuge of sinners provide liturgical and educational supplies, help priests And the way that leads to God. offer the Eucharist and other sacraments, and support volunteers’ and ministers’ outreach. Your generosity In unity with my brethren, brings Christ’s message of love, compassion, and recon- In Faith, Hope and Love, I surrender myself to you. ciliation to those who are poor and often marginalized. In unity with my brethren, To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/home-missions. through you, I consecrate myself to God, O Virgin of the Rosary of Fatima. New to the Parish? Visit the Rectory or Register Online: And thus surrounded by the Light that comes from your hands, www.assumption-immaculate.org/icc/icc_regform.php I will give Glory to the Lord for ever and ever.

Pregnant? Need Help? 914-235-0505 or 1-800-640-0767. Amen Absolutely Confidential - Total Services Free. - 8 - Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady Widows & Widowers Communion Breakfast Sunday, September 17 The Catholic Widows and Widowers of Yonkers will hold its annual Communion Breakfast on Sunday, September 17. We start with Mass at 10:30 AM at Christ the King Church, 740 N. Broadway in Yonkers. Breakfast will follow immediately at the Fairways at Dunwoodie Golf Course. The cost is $23 per person. All are welcome! For more information, call 423-5331, Annual Mass and Feast of San Mateo The Salerno Club of the State of NY invites you to Mass at HOPE Soup Kitchen - September 13 & 19 St. Matthew Church (616 Warburton Ave., Hastings-on- Due to the increased number of people in need of meals Hudson) at Noon on Sunday, September 17. Following at the HOPE soup kitchen, we are reaching beyond our Mass is a buffet dinner at the James V. Harmon Commu- dedicated group of “Volunteer Angels” who cook and do- nity Center (44 Main St., Hastings-on-Hudson). The cost nate food once a month to anyone able to help whenever is $35 per person (half price for children 6-12 – children possible. under 6 are free). Call Joe (237-5541) for more informa- tion or to RSVP. The next scheduled days for our Parish are Wednes- day, September 13 and Tuesday, September 19. The Relics of Padre Pio at St. Patrick's menu consists of Barbecued Chicken (legs and thighs) September 17-18 over chicken-flavored rice, 2 large bags of frozen peas & In honor of the 130th Anniversary of his birth and 15th carrots, 2 large bags of mixed salad greens and a bottle anniversary of his canonization, the relics of St. Pio of Pi- of French dressing (donations of any of the above are etrelcina (Padre Pio) are touring the United States. They appreciated). will be available for viewing at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday, September 17 and Monday, September 18. Food should be brought to the Immaculate Conception The relics will be on display for veneration rectory back porch by 2:30 PM on the designated days. from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM in the center For information, call Kathy Doscher: 337-3356 or visit: aisle of the Cathedral, except when Mass is being celebrated. During Mass, they www.assumption-immaculate.org/ministries/hope.php can be viewed in the Baptistry (on the Woodlawn Run for a Cause left side of the altar). Join us on Saturday, September 16th for the 11th Annual Consider Joining the Woodlawn Run for a Cause 5K run/walk. Proceeds from ICC Rosary Society the race will go to the Quinn for the Win (ALS Research Our next meeting will be September 18th. Members and Support) and . The race Crohn's & Colitis Foundation meet in the Church at 7:00 PM for Benediction, followed begins at 10:00 AM and registration opens at St. Mark’s by the recitation of the rosary as a community. After this Church (7 St. Mark’s Place, Yonkers) at 8:30 AM. The important time with the Lord, we will continue the meet- start is at Van Cortlandt Park East and Nursery Road and ing in the Lower Church to enjoy refreshments, discuss the finish line is at Indian Field. T-shirts will be provided upcoming plans and listen to a brief and meaningful talk to the first 300 registrants and there will be awards to by our religious advisor, Deacon Viola. We are a growing the top three finishers in various age groups. All ages ministry that joyfully welcomes new members. Annual and abilities are welcome. To register, please visit dues are $15 per member. www.woodlawnrunforacause.org Travelling? The Pope’s Choir is Coming to NYC If you will be travelling in the United States and The oldest, and most famous choir in the world is com- want to find the nearest Roman Catholic Church ing to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC. It’s the first time in and its Mass schedule, you can visit the Mass over 30 years!! Join us at 7:00 PM on Saturday, Septem- Times site on the Internet: ber 16 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The suggested donation www.masstimes.org is $50. Don’t miss out on this heavenly experience. Get You may want to sort the results by distances. your tickets today at You can also call Mass Times at 1-858-207-6277. Many www.sistinechapelustour.com foreign cities are also included. - 9 - Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady Make a Difference Saturday, September 23 Parish CYO Basketball Crusaders The truck from the Connecticut Quest for Peace ministry Tryout Registration will be at the Immaculate Conception upper parking lot Tryouts for the upcoming Parish CYO 2017-18 bas- on Saturday, September 23 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. ketball season will run from Sunday, September 24 This organization puts your unwanted but useful items through Thursday, September 28 according to the directly into the hands of the poor. They need the follow- schedule below. There is one tryout per grade, so ing: summer and winter clothing, sneakers and shoes, please make sure you can attend. Registration is linens, kitchen items, sewing materials, tools, computers, now open; visit sports equipment, eyeglasses (new and used) but not furniture. If you have any questions, call Fran Zucchetto: icscrusaders.sportngin.com/register/ 779-4604 form/438822738 to register. It is mandatory that you register for the 40th Annual tryouts. Walkups will not be accepted. Columbus Day Mass and Parade We will no longer allow a child who is not a pa- Monday, October 9 rishioner to play for our parish unless that child’s The 40th Annual Columbus Day Mass and Parade will parish does not have a team or is not Catholic and be held on Monday, October 9. His Eminence, Timothy lives within the boundaries of Immaculate Concep- Michael Cardinal Dolan will celebrate Mass at 9:30 AM. tion and Assumption of Our Lady parish. We will Tickets are required. To reserve free tickets, please e- be checking new registrants against the parish list. mail [email protected] or call 646-794-2000. This will not affect any children that were on teams This event is sponsored by The Italian Apostolate of the last year. Archdiocese of New York. Tryout Schedule Save the Date Sunday, September 24 Knights of Columbus Pasta Dinner 1:00 PM Grade 3 Boys 2:00 PM Grade 3 Girls Saturday, October 21 3:00 PM Grade 6 Boys Join the Knights of Columbus for their annual Pasta Din- 4:00 PM Grade 6 Girls ner on Saturday, October 21 at 6:30 PM in the ICS Caf- 5:00 PM Grade 7 Boys eteria. Dinner includes Antipasti, Salad, Pasta and Meat- 6:00 PM Grade 7 Girls balls, Dessert, Red & White Wine and more. 7:00 PM Grade 8 Boys There will be children’s crafts, raffles and music. The 8:00 PM Grade 8 Girls cost is $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $10 for chil- Monday, September 25 dren. Please make checks out to “John A. Keogh Council 6:30 PM Grade 4 Boys #2108” and leave at Immaculate Conception rectory. Re- 7:30 PM Grade 4 Girls serve your seats by October 14 - seating is limited! Tuesday, September 26 Contact Angelo Liberatore with any questions: (917) 7:30 PM Varsity 922-2687 or [email protected]. Wednesday, September 27 7:30 PM Junior Varsity Save the Date - Saturday, October 28 Catholic Men’s Conference Thursday, September 28 6:30 PM Grade 5 Boys A Day of Reflection and Reconciliation 7:30 PM Grade 5 Girls Theme: Being a Man of the Catholic Church

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Saturday, October 28 – 7:00 AM – 1:45 PM Includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch - 10 - Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady Consider Joining The Flock - Grades 8-12!

The youth group at Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady is open to students in grades 8-12. Our mission is to participate in faith-based parish and community service activities, particularly in sup- port of the most poor and vulnerable in society. This teen group usually meets two Sundays per month for prayer and reflection as well as to plan and organize a variety of events. It is a great way to make friends and spend time with fellow Catholics. Many of our members participate at the Sunday 5:00 PM Mass as Ushers, Altar Servers, Lectors, and as singers or musicians in the Folk Choir. Formerly known as CYO, our group has been active in the parish for many decades.

Our CYO teen group will now be known as “The Flock”. Our students chose this name as a reflection of our call as Catholic-Christians to be the flock of Christ, the Good Shepherd. We are a spiritual flock; we hear the voice of our shepherd, and we strive to follow him. We hope the character of our group will do justice to this new name. In addition, this name may also help to distinguish our teen group from the CYO athletics program, which is also strong in our parish.

The Flock runs under the care and guidance of Adult Advisors, a cleri- cal Moderator, and teen Officers. Our Advisors have each served for a number of years. I am a 1996 graduate of ICS and have served as an Adult Advisor since 2006. I am a teacher of Religious Studies and Director of Global Programs at School of the Holy Child in Rye. Kev- in Reilly, a 2002 graduate of ICS, has served as an Adult Advisor since 2007. Kevin works for the parish in a number of roles. My husband, Anthony Aquilato, has been an Advisor since 2009. He works as a salesman of commercial and residential plumbing and building supplies. Fr. Connolly joined us last year as our clerical Moderator; he lends the group excellent spiritual guidance. Our Pastor, Fr. Sorgie, also provides enormous support for our teen group, as do the other priests and deacons.

The youth are the future of the Church. The Flock works to in- still in them a closeness to Christ, a deep respect for the value of each human person, and a passion for service to others.

If you have any questions regarding The Flock, if you are a stu- dent who is interested in joining, or if you have suggestions or want to help serve the group in any way, please e-mail me at [email protected]. Our first meeting this school year will take place on Sunday, September 17, at 6:00 PM in the Meeting House - hope to see you there!

Sincerely, Alina Troya Aquilato

"I am the good shepherd, and I know my sheep and mine know me." (John 10:14)

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Misa y Recepción en honor del Padre Pío Sábado, 23 de septiembre La Comunidad Hispana Acompáñenos a una Misa especial al medio día en la Igle- Misa en Español: La Misa se celebra todos los domingos sia de La Asunción en honor del Padre Pío Pietrelcina a las 12:00 del mediodía en la Iglesia de la Asunción: (Padre Pío). Después de la Misa un ligero almuerzo com- puesto de bagels y más será ofrecido en el salón Fr. Fata. Hospitalidad:125 Wallace Compartimos St • Tuckahoe, en una Convivencia NY 10707 el prim- er domingo100 dePleasant cada mes Ave después • Tuckahoe, de la MisaNY 10707 del mediodía en el Salón Parroquial de Father Fata Hall, ubicado al lado Oración Jubilar de Consagración de la Iglesia de la Asunción. ¡Salve, Madre del Señor, Reliquias del Padre Pío en La Catedral Virgen María, Reina del Rosario de Fátima! de San Patricio Bendita entre todas las mujeres, Septiembre 17 y 18 eres la imagen de la Iglesia vestida de la luz pascual, Para celebrar el 130 aniversario de su nacimiento y el 15 eres la honra de nuestro pueblo, aniversario de su canonización, las reliquias del Santo eres el triunfo sobre la marca del mal. Padre Pío de Pietrelcina (Padre Pío) se encuentran viaja- Profecía del Amor misericordioso del Padre, ndo por los Estados Unidos. Estarán disponibles para ser Maestra del Anuncio de la Buena Nueva del Hijo, visitadas en La Catedral de San Patricio el domingo 17 y Señal del Fuego ardiente del Espíritu Santo, el lunes 18 de septiembre. Las reliquias serán expuestas enséñanos, en este valle de alegrías y dolores, para ser veneradas en la nave central de la Catedral des- las verdades eternas que el Padre revela a los de las 7:00 AM hasta las 8:00 PM, excepto cuando se esté pequeños. celebrando la Santa Misa. Durante La Misa las reliquias Muéstranos la fuerza de tu manto protector. podrán ser veneradas en la capilla bautismal en el lado En tu Inmaculado Corazón, izquierdo del Altar Mayor. sé el refugio de los pecadores y el camino que conduce hacia Dios. ¿Porque ser Católico? Unido/a a mis hermanos, El Programa de RCIA En la Fe, la Esperanza y el Amor, Comienza el 18 de septiembre a ti me entrego. La respuesta para esta pregunta es simple Dios qui- Unido/a a mis hermanos, por ti, a Dios me consagro, ere darte todo lo que El tiene; desea tu felicidad y la oh Virgen del Rosario de Fátima. salvación de tu alma. El provee el camino y los me- Y, en fin, envuelto/a en la Luz que de tus manos dios: Su Iglesia, la cual Ha establecido para proveer- proviene, nos de todo lo que necesitamos en la jornada de la daré gloria al Señor por los siglos de los siglos. vida. Así como Jesus es las dos cosas divino y huma- Amén. no, también lo es la Iglesia; y las gracias y bendiciones diseñadas por Dios son dadas a todos los miembros de Su Iglesia. Protegiendo a los hijos De Dios Si usted ha estado mirando hacia adentro desde fuera Cualquier persona que necesite reportar algún inci- de la puerta, o si le gustaría averiguar acerca de la fe dente de abuso sexual de un menor por un sacerdote, Católica, entonces el programa RCIA es para usted. diacono, religioso/a, o laico sirviendo en la Arquidióce- También, si usted no ha sido completamente iniciado sis de Nueva York, se le pide que por favor contacte en la Iglesia y no ha recibido todos los Sacramen- Hermana Eileen Clifford, O.P. al (212) 371-1000 exten- tos de Iniciación (Bautismo, Confirmación, Primera sión 2949 o Deacon George Coppola at 917-861-1762. Comunión), o si está buscando ser recibido por la Ambos también pueden ser contactados vía correo Iglesia Católica desde otra fe, le damos la bienveni- da y le alentamos para que se matricule en el Pro- electrónico: [email protected]. Para más grama de RCIA/RCIT (adolescentes de menos de 18 información pueden visitar la página en la red de la años). Este programa le preparara para ser recibido Arquidiócesis: www.archny.org. De acuerdo con las completamente en la Iglesia de Jesucristo. Las clases normas de la Arquidiócesis respeto al abuso sexual comienzan el 18 de septiembre. Para mayor infor- de menores, esta información se provee para asegurar mación por favor llamar al Padre Anthony Sorgie al que nuestros niños permanezcan seguros. 914-961-3643

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