Masses for the Week Fourth Sunday of Lent

Saturday, 21 Mar John 9: 1-41 In the first reading 9:00 am Intention Available God chooses the overlooked son of Jesse, 5:00 pm Filomena Colcol Sunday, 22 Mar Fourth Sunday of Lent for God sees beyond appearances. In the 8:00 am The Argiro Family Gospel, the Pharisees cannot see past the 9:30 am Josephine & Elio Federico appearance of sin whereas the man who was 11:30 am Sacred Heart Parishioners Monday, 23 Mar Memorial of St. Turibius of formerly blind sees that Jesus is the Lord. Mogrovejo As we listen to the readings, let us think 8:00 am Saundra Palazzo Wednesday, 25 Mar Solemnity of the Annunciation of about our blind spots and the times we fail the Lord to see beyond appearances. 5:00 pm Catherine H. Richardson Thursday, 26 Mar 8:00 am Rose Livsey Question of the Week Friday, 27 Mar When have I judged someone unkindly with- 8:00 am Mrs. Fitzpatrick Saturday, 28 Mar out taking the time to look deeper? What can 9:00 am Intention Available I do to remember to allow Christ to illuminate 5:00 pm Catherine A. Hoyt Sunday, 29 Mar Fifth Sunday of Lent my way? 8:00 am James H. Willis 9:30 am Tony Galu HOLY WEEK MASS SCHEDULE 11:30 am Living & Deceased Members of the Borghese and Mollo Families Holy Thursday, April 9th (No morning Mass) Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 PM—Sacred DUE TO THE ALERTS ABOUT THE ONGOING IS- SUE WITH THE CORONA VIRUS MOST OF THE Heart Church DATES AND TIMES LISTED IN THIS PRESENT BULLETIN ARE TEMPTATIVE. Good Friday, April 10th (No morning Mass)

ALTHOUGH THE PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion and TILL FURTHER NOTICE, EMAILS AND PHONE Death: 3:00 PM—Sacred Heart Church CALLS ARE BEING MONITORED. Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM—Sacred Heart BE SAFE & KEEP A PRAYERFUL ATTITUDE. Church GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!! Holy Saturday, April 11th (No morning Mass) Easter Vigil Mass 7:00 PM—Sacred Heart Church

WELCOME Easter Sunday, April 12th A warm greeting is extended to all who have 8:00 AM—Blessed Sacrament Chapel come to Sacred Heart this weekend to join 9:30 AM—Sacred Heart Church together in this community of worship and 11:30 AM—Sacred Heart Church praise to Almighty God. Ever grateful to our faithful parishioners who are here every weekend, we also welcome our neighbors and guests who visit us occasionally and Last Sunday’s Gifts want you to know that you are always wel- Collection March 8 $ 3045 come. The church is opened one half hour Collection March 15 $ zero before daily weekday Mass. The ramp door Collection Catholic Relief Services $ zero of the church is open until 1:30 pm daily - Collection Easter Flowers 2019 $ 1455 except Sunday & holidays when it is closed after the last Mass. Thanks for your generosity! “For everything there is a season and a time Religious Education for every purpose under heaven.”

“A time to heal”

Brooklyn Aragon, Joseph Bosch, Bravo Family, Mark Brigham, Dorothy Crapanzano, Dan Cronin, Denise Davis, Nancy Denisow, Serge Important upcoming dates: Denisow, Kerry Donaldson, Martha Don- aldson, Ryan Donaldson, Linda Dyroff, Terry Mar 28 Communion Retreat Day Favre, Dana Fortino, Vivian and Claire Gal- 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM lagher, June Gunza, Gavin & Hayden Huggan, Mary Lewis, Mariana Mayorga, Jorge Miloro, Apr 3 Family Stations of the Cross Kerianne Mulqueen, Nestor Navalo, Elissa Night (All Grades) 6:30 PM-7:45 Nigro, Mary Pimento, Johnny Quattrocchi, Jim PM. Acted out by the 7th and 8th Ranieri, Jr., Colson Smith, Liam Springler, Grade Students. (Dinner Provided) Mary Kate Squicciarini, Fr. Patrick Sullivan. “The Lord is my shepherd; there is

“A time for war and a time for peace” nothing I shall want.”

We lift up to you in prayer Chaplain MAJ Paul - Psalm 23 Halladay, 1 LT Jett DiPalma, Gloria Sylvestri Edelen who are presently deployed and to all Bread & Soup others who are also deployed and away from The Women of Sacred Heart their loved ones. will host a Bread & Soup Lord hold our troops in your loving hands. Pro- meal prior to Stations of the tect them as they protect us. Bless them and Cross at 6:00 PM on Friday their families for the selfless acts they perform March 27th. We encourage for us in our time of need, and bring them home you and your family to join us safely. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our for a meal and then by at- Lord and Savior. tending the Stations of the If you would like to submit the name of a Cross at 7 PM. This is a love- love one or friend, who is presently de- ly time for all of us to come ployed, please call the parish office at 446- together to be part of Jesus's 4609 or email: never-ending love for us. [email protected]

The Thrift Shop is open on

Thursdays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. All pants on sale for $0.50!!! Our goal this year is $36,000. ** NOW OPEN ON SATURDAY’S 10 AM - 12 PM. ** To date, 27 parishioners have pledged $12,110. We are at 34% of our goal. Your gift of $15, $20 or $50 The Sacred Heart Food Pantry is would go a long way in assisting with major chari- open on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday table programs that the Archdiocese is involved with. of the month from 10:30am to noon and from 4:00pm to 5:00pm the first Envelopes are at the doors of the church if your and third Wednesday of the month means allow you to make any donation.

in the school building. SHC 462 Page 2 May this holy Lenten season “Who is God?” - Postponed provide us an opportunity for deepening our faith, hope and love After speaking with Fr. Jere- through a life of deeper prayer, miah about his upcoming Penitential practices and works of charity visit, we are sad to announce that we will be postponing The Paschal Candle our Parish Lenten Retreat.

A new Paschal Candle is blessed and Currently we are working on a new date lit every year at Easter and is used for our retreat, so Fr. Jeremiah will be able throughout the Paschal season and to lead us in an evening of Adoration and throughout the year on special occa- Reflection at Sacred Heart Church in the sions, such as baptisms and funerals. upcoming months. The cost of the candle is $ 150. You can sponsor the candle in loving We will keep you updated, and when the memory of a loved one. When the time comes, we hope to see you there! candle is lit at Easter and during the Paschal season and throughout the THE SIGN OF PEACE - COLD/FLU SEASON year and during special occasions it would be lit in his/her memory. If For people, the Sign of Peace is a wonderful you would like to sponsor a candle, opportunity to express their love and sense of please call the parish office. community with handshakes, kisses and hugs. But with cold and flu season upon us, as well as other viruses, it’s certainly acceptable to JOIN US EVERY 3RD SATURDAY nod, wave or speak a greeting of peace.

The important thing to remember is that Christ is present in our midst and to acknowledge that presence in one another.

Are You Registered?

Have you recently moved here? If you plan to be a godparent for baptism or sponsor for Confirmation that is not celebrated in this parish and need to obtain a Feb 15 certificate as a Catholic in good standing, you should be Mar 21 an active, registered parishioner. Also, we can only April 18 provide year-end donation statements for tax purposes May 16 to registered parishioners. Call the rectory or fill out the form below and place in the collection basket. June 20

July 18 Name:______Aug 15 P O Box: ______SAT Street Address: ______Sep 19 Oct 17 9 AM Fort Montgomery OR Highland Falls Nov 21 Phone: ______Email: ______Dec 19 Sacred Heart Church _____ I do not receive envelopes. 301 Ann Street Newburgh, Please sign me up so I can receive them. Thank CALL Br. Benjamin FOR MORE INFO : (914) 963-0250 you. SHC 462 Page 3

Statement from The Archdiocese of New York on Mass Attendance

In light of the serious health risks to vulnerable populations, and mindful of the instructions of medical professionals, the Archdiocese of New York has urged the faithful to use their prudential judgment on whether or not to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days during the coronavirus outbreak. This is in keeping with the teaching of the Church, which has always exempted those with serious medical issues which would prohibit them from attending Mass, as well as for all people in times of general emergencies. This is especially true during this coronavirus outbreak, particularly for adults over the age of 60, people with underlying medical conditions, and family members of such individuals, who should take special care in discerning the best course of action.

At this time, while Mass will continue to be offered publicly in most cases, contingent on emergency restrictions regard- ing large gatherings. Those who do attend Mass are reminded that they should follow the guidelines in place, such as receiving Holy Communion reverently in the hand, not receiving the Precious Blood, being sure to wash hands/use san- itizer before and after Mass, and avoiding physical contact with or close proximity to other persons.

Those who are unable to attend Mass can follow the Mass on radio, television, or online where possible. Mass from Saint Patrick’s Cathedral will be broadcast and available on many cable systems via the Catholic Faith Network and its website, livestreamed on the Saint Patrick’s Cathedral website, and broadcast on radio on The Catholic Channel of Sirius XM (Channel 129).

All are urged to keep in prayer those who are suffering from the coronavirus, as well as for doctors, nurses, caregivers, and all those who are working to combat the disease. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Prayer to the Virgin Mary for Protection

O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick. At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith. You, Our Lady of New York, know what we need. We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the Father’s will and to do what Jesus tells us: He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen. We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

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