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October 19, 2008 Dear Friends, Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 45:1, 4-6; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b; Matthew 22:15-21 [145A] Today we welcome back Fr. Christian Matuchek who returns as a priest to celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving today at 11:30 am. Christian was an active member of this Christian community for many years and has strong roots in the lives and hearts of many.

We also welcome our Pastor Emeritus, Fr. Aldo Tos, who has similar roots in the many lives he touched over 18 years of services to this community.

The Dominican Friars of St Catherine of Sienna Priory here in “We give thanks to God always for all of you, remembering you in our Manhattan have elected our Fr. Chris Johnson as their prior. Fr Chris prayers, unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ… knowing how you will also serve as pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish. Fr. Chris is no were chosen. For our gospel did not come to you in word alone, but stranger to the ministry in that he had previously served both roles for also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with much conviction…. I have six years. called you by your name…” We will miss Fr Chris very much. His four plus years here have gained Addressing the early Christian community, Paul also takes time to him many friends and admirers. His thoughtful preaching and warm speak to us today. Consider him your pastor, offering his prayerful gratitude for your witness and service ‘work of faith’ and ‘labor of love.’ personal approach will be especially missed. We extend heartfelt Whatever ministry you exercise, it is to build up the body of Christ and thanks to him as he leaves us. is appreciated by your shepherd. Dr John Sexton, President of NYU, will again speak at the 6:00 pm Perhaps we might volunteer for the local blood drive, ambulance Eucharist next Sunday, October 25. Besides having a degree in law, squad, or little league coach. These are noble works and accurate expressions of what is entailed. Ministry calls us on a deeper level, as John Sexton has a doctorate in theology from Fordham University. we respond to God’s grace, utilize the talent He has given us, and John P. McGuire, O.P. serve in many, many capacities.

Paul describes three elements which are involved – power, often translated as grace, the Holy Spirit, who animates our Christian lives, Peace Quilt for Fr. Tom’s Kids and conviction, the sign that accompanies them. Pope John Paul The “Peace Quilt” for the benefit of Fr. Tom's Kids is completed. It is on called us to evangelize with new ardor, methods and expressions. Are display after masses in the narthex. It was made over the they not echoes of Paul’s summons to the Greeks? last year by parents of children in the religious education program. This is a hand-sewn, beautiful, 100% cotton quilt. Yes, I have been called, and called by name, to do a work for the Lord Raffle on Sunday, Oct. 26. Proceeds will benefit the not designated for anyone else but me. May I use the power, allow the orphans in Father Tom's Kids. RAFFLE TICKETS $5. Spirit to operate in me, and live out my conviction. HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly, Bonventure Publishing The "Fr. Tom's Kids" Program pairs sponsors with orphans and needy students in Kisumu, Kenya. Your donations provide a year of school fees, Reflections boarding, school supplies, basic medical care, uniforms, and books.

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October 25, 2008 Arran Andrew Cocozza This weekend we celebrate World Mission Sunday, a day to acknowledge our Son of responsibility to preach the Gospel throughout the world and to honor those Ruth & Peter Cocozza who do so in a special way through their vocations.

Our nation should help to humanize globalization, addressing its negative consequences and spreading its benefits, especially among the world’s poor. U.S. policy should promote religious liberty and other basic human rights, Ministers of Hospitality reject torture, support United Nations programs and reforms and international We are looking for ministers of hospitality to welcome parishioners at the law, protect persons fleeing persecution, collaborate with the international community in addressing regional conflicts, exercise leadership on the Israeli- Vigil Mass on Saturday, or the Sunday Mass at 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, or 6:00 Palestinian conflict, seek a “responsible transition” in Iraq and address the PM. You can volunteer one Sunday a month to help greet our guests, usher human consequences of war in Iraq and Afghanistan. and pass out the bulletin. Please see the sign up sheets in the Narthex, also (Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, USCCB, #88) speak to Chesterfield Tuso and Judy Kelly Magida for more information. Thank you. THE COLLECTION FOR OCTOBER 5 WAS $4654. THANK YOU. Lecture on ethnic neighborhoods in New York City There is a second collection today, October 19, for World Mission Wednesday, October 22, 2008 – 1:30-3:00 pm Sunday. Your donation assists more than, 1, 150 dioceses in Asia, St Francis Center, 139 West 31st St, Classroom 2 Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands. Speaker: Joseph Berger, NY Times Education Columnist Donation: $10.00 12:10 PM William Mazza “Each Life is Worth the Telling” with Hanelore Hahn 5:30 PM Roy Daniels A writing workshop focused on the art of self-discovery and self-exploration SUNDAY, October 19 World Mission Sunday through the creative process of writing from our own experience. 9:00 AM Saturday, October 25, 2008, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM 11:30 AM Burns & Reynolds Family 20 Washington Sq North 6:00 PM Mary Ann Schmitt Please call 212- 627- 2100 x216 to make a reservation or email at MONDAY, October 20 Paul of the Cross, priest [email protected] Eph 2:1-10/Lk 12:13-21 Cost: $25.00 12:10 PM Ramon Dela Rosa 5:30 PM Theology in the City – The Meaning of Creation TUESDAY, October 21 Monday, October 20, 2008, 7:00 pm Eph 2:12-22/Lk 12:35-38 St. Vincent Ferrer, 869 Lexington Ave (66th St.) !2:10 PM Free and Open to the Public 5:30 PM De Mattia Family (deceased) Theology on Tap-God’s Plan for Your Life: Our call to Charity WEDNESDAY, October 22 Speaker: Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Dir. of Catholic Charities Eph 3:2-12/Lk 12:39-48 Monday, October 20, 2008, 7:00-8:30 12:10 PM Metro 53 Bar and Restaurant, 307 E 53rd St, (2nd & 1st Aves) 5:30 PM THURSDAY, October 23 John of Capistrano, priest Cash Bar, free lecture Eph 3:14-21/Lk 12:49-53 12:10 PM Women and Children’s Fall Clothing Collection 5:30 PM Mary Piegdon The Social Justice Committee will be collecting clothing for FRIDAY, October 24 Anthony Mary Claret, bishop Women and Children on Saturday, Nov. 7 and Sunday, Eph 4:1-6/Lk 12:54-59 Nov.8. The clothing will go to Emmaus House-Harlem, a 12:10 PM spiritual community that assists neighborhood people 5:30 PM through their food and clothing pantries. They also offer SATURDAY, October 25 hospitality to temporary guests, and enable long term residents to gain the skill they need to change their lives. Eph 4:7-16/Lk 13:1-9 12:10 PM Flyers identifying the needed clothing 5:30 PM Frank Sabato items for Women and Children will be on the information table in the Narthex.  1st. Monday/mo. Pax Christi Bd. Mtg. – 6:30 p.m. in the PCYMNY office  1st. Fri. of the mo. Novena to the Sacred Heart after the 5:30 p.m. mas You can assist us by separating the  1st. Sat. of the mo. Blessings for the Sick after the 12:10 mas clothing into categories, pants, sweaters,  2nd. Wed. of the mo. Altar Rosary 7:00 p.m. - Library jackets, etc., and placing them in the marked boxes in the Narthex before each Mass begins. PARISH ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

Please remember, don’t give a homeless person or a family Please visit the new website often: in need, clothing that is soiled or so worn you intended to washingtonsquarecatholic.org for the latest news on the NYU throw it away. Catholic Center, St. Joseph’s Parish and links to lots of Catholic organizations and interests. MONDAY If you can assist us with lifting and tying the plastic bags when they are full (they become quite heavy) and placing 6:30 PM Centering Prayer Church them on the north side of the church, it would be WEDNESDAY appreciated. If you need more information, you can speak 7:00 PM Altar Rosary Library to Armida Cook, Ann Donati, Bob Erler, Rhe Kennedy or FRIDAY Judy Kelly Magida. Thank you. 6:15 PM St. Egidio Prayer Church SATURDAY 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM Soup Kitchen Casserly Hall 6:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous Casserly Hall SUNDAY 9:15 AM Children’s Religious Instruction Farrell Hall 111 WASHINGTON PLACE, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10014 10:00 AM Sunday Scripture Discussion Library TELEPHONE: (212) 243-5420, FAX: (212) 414-4526 2:30 PM Roman Forum Lectures Casserly Hall www.academyofsaintjoseph.org 7:00 PM NYU/Grad Law Dinner Catholic Ctr The Academy of St Joseph is now accepting applications for the school year 2008-2009: Three year old, Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD. OUR NEXT OPEN HOUSE WILL BE ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008 AT 9:00 AM

FEAST DAYS, SCRIPTURE CITATIONS AND SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

SATURDAY, Octobe 18 Luke, evangelist 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Lk 10:1-9