The Parish of Immaculate Conception & Assumption of Our Lady Church and Rectory: Church and Fr. Fata Hall: 53 Winter Hill Road 125 Wallace Street Tuckahoe, NY 10707 Tuckahoe, NY 10707 www.icaparish.org

Pastoral Staff Rev. Anthony Sorgie, Pastor Rev. Seán Connolly, Parochial Vicar Deacon Anthony Viola Deacon Carl Degenhardt

Parish Staff Sr. Cora Lombardo, ASCJ, Director Religious Education: (914) 961-1076 Ms. Maureen Harten, Principal ICS Regional School: (914) 961-3785 Trustees: Jeanne Altenau, Gerard Colaio Rectory and Cemetery: (914) 961-3643

Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 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 /Misa en Español: llumination depicting Christ calling James and John, 11:30 AM at Assumption (todos los Domingos) in the Codex De Predis, Cristoforo (1440-1486), Bilingual Italian/English Mass/Messa in Italiano: conserved at the Royal Library in Turin, 9:00 AM at Assumption (first Sunday of the month) Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:30-4:00 PM at Assumption Church; 4:00-5:00 PM at Immaculate Conception and anytime by calling the on duty: (914) 961-3643. October 21, 2018 Weekday Masses: (recitation of the Rosary before Mass) Twenty-ninth Sunday Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM at Assumption 8:30 AM • 12:00 PM at Immaculate Conception in Ordinary Time Saturday: 8:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: › Mondays & First Fridays after the 12:00 PM Mass at Immaculate Conception Learn about our newest Saints, pg. 3 Reposition and Benediction is at 7:00 PM Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 21, 2018 Vol. 36, No. 42 Prayers for our Parishioners Mass Intentions There is an appointed time for everything, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Vigil, 29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME and a time for every affair under the heavens. 4:00 pm Rosaria and Michael Grasso Mem. - Ecclesiastes 3:1 5:00 pm Frank and Serafina Calabro Mem. A time to be Born: Baptisms … SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 am Rosa Graziella Solano Mem. Natalie Louise DeCecco, Isabel Lynn Cesarini, 9:00 am Mary Ann Ranellone and the Deceased Valentina Roberti, Nicholas Robert Scarnati, Members of the Assumption Rosary Society Mem. Aidan Antonio Solano, Thomas Joseph DiLeo, 10:00 am Pat Mastrodomenico Mem. Sierra Lee, Sienna Marie DeLuca, 11:30 am Parishioners and their Intentions Mem. John Joseph Duignan, Simon Fajardo Gomez, 12:00 pm Margaret Carroll Mem. 5:00 pm Santino & Maria Mignardi & Vincent DeBitetto Mem. Sofia Giovina Pinto : Those who are ill... MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 A time to Heal 7:30 am Nicole Merica Mem. Maria Rose D’Onofrio, Marge Gotsch, John 8:30 am Antoinette Lifrieri Mem. LoMurno, Mary Ann Quigley, Margaret Scott and 12:00 pm Grace Mitacek and Betty Adamson Mem. Mary Patricia Spruck

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 A time to Love: Wedding Banns... 7:30 am Maria Swartz Mem. I: Dillon Fraioli and Jacqueline Nigro 8:30 am Steven Jiencke Mem. 12:00 pm Pasquale C. D’Onofrio Mem. United in Marriage... Mr. and Mrs. Gregory and Caroline Palladino WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen and Cynthia Soliman 7:30 am Sandra Romano Mem. 8:30 am Elsa Cepero Mem. Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Cara Spadaro 12:00 pm Antonio Vardaro Mem. : And a time for Peace... A time for War THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 For those in the military who have died in the 7:30 am Antonio Solano Mem. service of our country. 8:30 am Christina James Mem. 12:00 pm Rosemary Albano Mem. Memorial Offerings: Oct. 21-27, 2018 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 7:30 am Donal Murphy Mem. 8:30 am Antoinette Lifrieri Mem. 12:00 pm Margaret and Nicholas Iozzo Mem.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 8:30 am Elia and Iamartino Families Mem. THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Vigil, 30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME at Immaculate Conception Church 4:00 pm Bill and Joseph Liucci Mem. honor the marriages of and were donated by 5:00 pm Deceased Members of the Culhane Family Mem. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory and Caroline Palladino, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Mr. and Mrs. Stephen and Cynthia Soliman, 8:00 am Domenico Richichi Mem. and Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Cara Spadaro 9:00 am Joseph and Maria Marcoccia Mem. 10:00 am Franco and Maria Costa Mem. For information on how to memorialize the Bread & 11:30 am Parishioners and their Intentions Mem. Wine, Sanctuary Candle and Flower Arrangement, 12:00 pm Florian Gabriele and Family Mem. please call the parish office: (914) 961-3643. 5:00 pm John Procaccino Mem.

2 Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady Vol. 36, No. 42 October 21, 2018 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time From the Desk of Fr. Larry “Seven Newly Canonized Saints” Pope, he set foot on five continents, proclaiming the T his past Sunday, canonized seven Good News in season and out (2 Tim. 4:2-4). He men and women known for their heroic sanctity. worked tirelessly to promote the brotherhood of They are: Saint Oscar Romero (El Salvador, 1917- mankind as expressed in his writings and talks on 1980), Saint Pope Paul VI (Italy, 1897-1978), Saint workers’ rights and care for the poor, ecumenism, Vincent Romano (Italy, 1751-1831), Saint Nunzio the sanctity of human life and marital relations. Sulprizio (Italy, 1817-1836), Saint Naza- Pope Saint Paul VI teaches us to hold ria Ignacia March y Mesa (born in Spain, Each saint has fast to the immutable teachings of the moved to Mexico, 1889-1943), Saint Church (Ps. 119:160; Jn. 16:13, 17:17; 2 Francesco Spinelli (Italy, 1853-1913) much to teach us Tim. 3:16-17; Col. 2:8) even in the midst and Saint Katharina Kasper (Germany, of a changing society (Col. 2:8). 1820-1898). if we have the Saint Vincent Romano (known as the These seven saints span in age from willingness worker priest because he often rolled up 19 to 81, and lived and worked in his sleeves for manual labor) was a par- different countries over the course of to learn... ish priest who rebuilt his church follow- more than two centuries. The saints are ing the devastating eruption of Mt. Ve- models for us of living the Faith with ardor and suvius and cared for the material and spiritual needs determination, placing God at the center of their of his flock (especially orphans) with tender love and lives with the willingness to sacrifice all for Him. devotion. Saint Vincent inspires us to not lose hope Each saint has much to teach if we have the when setbacks assail us but to trust in God, redou- willingness to learn and the courage to live it. bling our efforts on behalf of those who suffer. Saint Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador, Saint Nunzio Sulprizio gives us the example of spoke fearlessly in defense of the poor and total trust in God’s Will, accepting suffering and loss marginalized and against senseless killings and with equanimity. Though he only lived to be 19 violence. This made him a target for those intent on years old, in that short time he lost his father, his exploiting the poor and they killed him while he mother, his baby sister, and his maternal grand- offered the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, mingling his mother who was caring for him. As a blacksmith he blood with our Lord’s. Saint Romero reminds us that suffered a most painful wound in his leg which even- as followers of Jesus Christ we must speak (live) the tually caused his death. He saw his sufferings as a truth in love (Eph. 4:15) even when it may bring gift from God. Do we? upon us the wrath of those opposed to the truth. Saint Nazaria Ignacia March y Mesa founded a Pope Saint Paul VI led the Church through the religious order of women whose mission was to cat- conclusion of the Second Vatican Council and the echize children and adults, support the work of implementation of its reforms. Known as the Pilgrim Continued on next page… Our Parish Mission Statement The Roman Catholic Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady is a Eucharistic Community: glorifying the Father, united with the Son, led by the Holy Spirit and protected by Mary. We are called to pray, educate and serve God’s people in this life and in the hope of eternal life.

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Newly Canonized Saints, continued from pg. 3 Next Weekend’s Celebrants , conduct missions based on Ignatian 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B spirituality and to print and distribute religious pamphlets. While seeking approval for her new IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH congregation, Saint Nazaria, upon meeting Pope Pi- Vigil, Saturday, October 27, 2018 us XI, said she was willing to die for the Church; the 5:00 pm: Fr. Sorgie Pope replied that she must, instead, live and work Sunday, October 28, 2018 for the Church. Do we love the Church and help in 8:00 am: Fr. Sorgie our own way to promote the spread of the Gospel? 10:00 am: Fr. Larry Saint Francesco Spinelli, a parish priest, founded 12:00 pm: Fr. André a congregation of women called Sister Adorers of 5:00 pm: Fr. Tierney the Blessed Sacrament who were dedicated to the ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY CHURCH service of the poor and suffering. Presently the Vigil, Saturday, October 27, 2018 institute has 250 communities caring for people 4:00 pm: Fr. Connolly with HIV, orphans, those addicted to drugs and Sunday, October 28, 2018 prisoners. Do I support works of mercy with my 9:00 am: Fr. Collins time, talent or treasure? Do I ever visit and adore 11:30 am: Fr. Ulloa (Spanish) Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament? Saint Katharina Kasper founded the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ who now serve the poor Sacraments in our Parish in Germany, England, the United States, the Nether- The Sacrament of Baptism: Baptisms are scheduled at 1:30 PM on select Sundays at Immaculate Conception or Assumption. lands, India, Mexico, Brazil, Kenya and Nigeria. Saint Call the rectory as soon as possible to make arrangements. Katharina looked to the Blessed Mother as the mod- Baptismal catechesis (instruction) is offered on one Thursday el of one who listens attentively to the Holy Spirit. monthly. Do I listen for the voice of God and allow the Lord to The Sacrament of Matrimony: Please call Fr. Sorgie, our pastor, direct my life? to arrange for the date and church of your wedding at least six There are more than 10,000 canonized saints in months in advance, prior to any other plans for your expected the Church. Every age has seen its share of men, wedding date. Wedding arrangements will be handled by our Wedding Coordinator, Mrs. Russo: (914) 629-1691. women and children living the Faith in heroic ways. Will you join them? Note: There are no weddings on Sundays. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Available anytime day or night. Call (914) 961-3643. Next Weekend’s Readings Sacrament of Reconciliation:Anytime, call the priest on duty: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (914) 961-3643. Also on Saturdays: 3:30-3:55 PM at First Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-9 -- The prophet Assumption, 4:00- 5:00 PM at Immaculate Conception. describes the hoped-for trip home from exile for the Godparent/Sponsor: Eligibility forms to be a godparent or “remnant of Israel.” sponsor can only be given to active and participating members of the parish who have been registered for six months or more. Second Reading: Hebrews 5:1-6 -- The doctrine of Call the rectory for other information. the high priesthood of Jesus Christ and three essen- Communion Calls for the Homebound: Weekly or monthly. tial qualifications appear in this reading. Please call the rectory to arrange visitations. Gospel: Mark 10:46-52 -- This is a parable in action: Registration: New Parishioners may register by visiting a priest the physical sight granted to the blind man symbol- or by calling the rectory: (914) 961-3643. You may also register izes the insight necessary for any disciple. online at: www.icaparish.org/parish-registration

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The 4th BONANZA LOTTERY Stewardship: Weekend of Oct. 14, 2018 begins Monday... SUNDAY COLLECTIONS: 32 DRAWINGS AHEAD! Church: ...... $14.364 .00 Great cash prizes are WeShare: ...... $2,909.50 available to win by those TOTAL: ...... $17,273.50 purchasing tickets in our Bo- GOLD ENVELOPE DONATIONS for gym debt nanza Lottery. Each week for and extraordinary maintenance: 32 weeks two tickets will be Church: ...... $767.00 drawn for two $200 prizes. WeShare: ...... $51.25 Winning tickets will be TOTAL: ...... $818.25 reentered for all subsequent drawings! Also, we will have three big drawings of

$2,000 each on Dec. 7, Mar. 2, and June 2. There will be 63 winners in total and over $18,000 in prizes awarded. Tickets are $50 each and available in the Goal: $151,000.00 Parish Office, Sacristies, and the ICS and PREP offices. Pledged: $137,827.20 Each registered parishioner received four tickets % of Goal: 91% in the mail and are encouraged to sell a few to family Donors: 350 and friends. This is one of our largest fundraisers of the year and your generosity helps defray expenses for the parish. Thank you for your support! Online Giving for Your Sunday, AT PRESS TIME, 284 TICKETS HAVE BEEN SOLD Holy Day and Second Collections TOTALING $14,200 IN REVENUE. As part of our Stewardship program, we ask you to think about giving your Sunday, Holy Day and other collections electronically using the Tree of Life Memorials WeShare program to schedule payments from your Available for Each Church checking account, savings account or credit card. Special and New: $150 per leaf inscribed. The benefits of online giving with WeShare in- clude web access at all times, the ability to sched- We have two beautiful Tree of Life memorials: ule your payments to coincide with your pay peri- One in the lobby off the parking lot of Immaculate od, and the ease of adjusting your contributions at Conception Church and the other in the hall of Saints any time. You can allocate different amounts for at Assumption. different collections and make your donations one- There are many opportunities toremember , time or recurring. honor, or memorialize an occasion or a person on You can set it up with your bank or credit card the Tree of Life in both of our churches. If you have a company, or you can use the WeShare website, special love for our churches, consider having a leaf which offers flexible payment options as well as the engraved and placed on the Tree of Life in either Im- opportunity of giving a one-time donation when maculate Conception or Assumption of Our Lady. circumstances such as vacation or extreme weather The cost for each of the remaining leaves is $150 conditions prohibit you from attending Mass. For per leaf. Please call the Rectory Office if you are more information, visit our parish website: interested: (914) 961-3643. icaParish.org/we-share

Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady 5 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 21, 2018 Vol. 36, No. 42 Parish News and Events If you have a question about A Reflection from Pope Francis any aspect of our and Faith, just drop us a Mass of , October 14, 2018 "Dear brothers and sisters, our heart is like a magnet: note or call and we will answer it lets itself be attracted by love, but it can cling to one to the best of our ability. master only and it must choose: either it will love God or it 164. “Why do Catholics light candles?” will love the world’s treasure (cf. Mt 6:24); either it will live Lit candles have many purposes. At for love or it will live for itself (cf. Mk 8:35). Baptism, the lit candle symbolizes the light “Let us ask ourselves where we are in our story of of Christ in the soul of the baptized. In love with God. Do we content ourselves with a few Church, lit votive candles symbolize prayer commandments or do we follow Jesus as intentions others have offered to God. The lovers, really prepared to leave behind red sanctuary lamp remains lit as a remind- something for him? Jesus asks each of us and er that Jesus is present in the Tabernacle. all of us as the Church journeying forward: During Advent, we light candles to count ...Do we truly follow him or do we revert to down the weeks until Jesus’ birth. At Easter, the ways of the world...? ...Is Jesus enough for the Paschal candle reminds us that Jesus, us or do we look for worldly securities? the Light of the World, conquered the “Let us ask for the grace always to leave things behind darkness of sin and death. for love of the Lord: to leave behind wealth, leave behind the Seeing the white candles lit on the sides yearning for status and power, leave behind structures that of the main altar indicate that Mass is about are no longer adequate for proclaiming the Gospel, those to begin. Sometimes you may see the six weights that slow down our mission, the strings that tie us to large candles lit on the reredos of the high the world.” For the complete talk, visit: Altar indicate that a Feast Day or Solemnity w2.vatican.va/content/vatican/en.html is being celebrated. -- Fr. Sorgie New Parish Trustees A Look Ahead Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Msgr. ¢ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 Gregory Mustaciuolo, Vicar General, have Hispanic Comm. Choir Prac. 10-11:30 AM Fr. Fata Hall, Lower Level ¢ MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 appointed and approved Fr. Sorgie’s Exposition & Benediction 12:30 - 7:00 PM Immaculate Conception selections of Parish Trustees for RCIA 7-8:30 PM Lower Rectory September 1, 2018 until August 31, 2019. Altar Rosary Meeting 7-8:30 PM Fr. Fata Hall Ms. Jeanne Altenau, member of the ¢ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Finance Council, and Mr. Gerard Colaio, Morning Out 10-11:30 AM Fr. Fata Hall, Lower Level President of the Pastoral Council, have PREP 4:15-5:30 PM School Legion of Mary 7:30 PM Lower Rectory been named. Two parish trustees must be Choir 7:30-8:30 PM Immaculate Conception registered parishioners and may serve for ¢ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 a maximum of three consecutive years. PREP 4:15-5:30 PM School Fr. Sorgie wants to thank Manny Cenacles of Life 6:00 PM Immaculate Conception Chirico and Jim Celestino for serving as PREP 6:45-8 PM School Trustees from September 1, 2015 to Hispanic Comm. Choir 7-9 PM Fr. Fata Hall, Lower Level Bible Study 7:30 PM Lower Rectory August 31, 2018. The Trustees of the ¢ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Parish are part of the Parish Corporation Hispanic Comm. Choir Prac. 10-11:30 AM Fr. Fata Hall, Lower Level Committee. The Flock: Scary Movie 6-8 PM Lower Church

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Meet Mrs. D’Angelo Alexis D'Angelo is our mid- dle school social studies teacher. CONFIRMATION NOTES: She came to ICS 16 years ago from her previous career in museum Have an 8th Grader at a private school? education at the Museum of the Receive Confirmation Here City of New York and The New Do you have an 8th Grader in a private York Botanical Garden. Mrs. Alexis D’Angelo, school and wish them to be confirmed with the Social Studies D'Angelo received a B.A. from Teacher teens of the parish? If so, contact Sr. Cora immedi- Hunter College majoring in history ately to register and discuss the requirements, (914) and a B.S. in education with a specialization in 961-1076. social studies from Iona College. Confirmation Retreat and Venue Change Mrs. D'Angelo also recently finished 10 Monday, October 29 from 4:00-8:00 PM years as an ICS parent when her daughter, Abby, graduated with the Class of 2018. Together with at Immaculate Conception Church her husband, Carmine, she also sponsors the ICS (not Assumption because of the construction) Archery program for middle school students. She

loves the cozy, family-like atmosphere of Catholic What we are learning in PREP... education and ICS in particular.

This week we focus on Grade 4 Save the Date: Doctrine Parenting Effectively Called to live as Jesus did, we choose a life of love, When Your Child has a Meltdown characterized by obedience to God Wednesday Nov. 7, at 7:00 PM and service to others. Immaculate Conception Cafeteria Two Great Commandments Susan DiSisto, Educa- Sacrament tion for Parenting Coordi- nator for the Archdiocese Sacraments of Initiation: of New York, will speak Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist on Parenting Skills: When Prayers Your Child has a Melt- Act of Faith: down. Don’t just survive the daily challenges, help O God, we believe in all your family thrive! Learn Strategies that Work... that Jesus has taught us about you. · Connect with them Emotionally! We place our trust in you · Let them tell you what happened! because of your great love for us. · Invite them to come up with a solution!

Call the PREP Office to register at (914) 961-1076. The Stations of the Cross Or send an email message to Sr. Cora or Josie: Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy [email protected] ~ [email protected]

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A Special 10-Day Pilgrimage Maria Regina HS: Open House Bavaria and Austria Saturday, October 27 TO SEE THE 2020 PASSION PLAY IN Noon to 4 PM OPEN OBERAMMERGAU, GERMANY Register at HOUSES www.mariaregina.org.

The Ursuline School: Open House Saturday, October 27 The Ursuline School in New Rochelle invites prospective students and families to their upcoming Open House on Saturday, October 27 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information and to RSVP for the Open House call the Admissions Office at (914) 500-6227 or visit the website: The Parish of Immaculate Conception www.Ursulinenewrochelle.org. and Assumption in Tuckahoe Knights of Columbus Spiritual Leader: Fr. Anthony Sorgie Charity Pasta Dinner Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 6:00pm September 16-25, 2020 ICS Cafeteria - 53 Winter Hill Road, Tuckahoe Fewer than 20 seats left!

Highlights and attractions include, but not limited to: Antipasti: Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, ¨ Depart from New York on Sept. 16 Salami, Fresh Rolls and arrive in Frankfurt the next day Insalata: Fresh Garden Salad ¨ Munich Secondi Piatti:Pasta and Meatballs ¨ Neuschwanstein Castle Dolce: Sheet Cake, Coffee, and Tea ¨ Oberammergau, the Passion Play Beverages Includ: Red and White Wines, Coke, ¨ Innsbruck and Salzburg Diet Coke and Water ¨ The Sound of Music Tour in Oberndorf Adults: $25 • Seniors: $20 • Children: $10 ¨ Danube River Cruise There will also be children’s crafts, raffle prizes, ¨ Vienna a 50/50 raffle and music. Please call (917) 922-2687 ¨ Return to New York on Sept. 25 to reserve seats. Make checks payable to “John A. Keogh Council #2108” and leave at Immaculate Brochure are available in the rectory Conception rectory. or online at icaparish.org. Reserve ASAP - seating is limited! For more information, contact Fr. Sorgie at (914) 961-3643 or visit Peter’s Way Tours, www.petersway.com New to the Parish? Please Register Online: www.icaparish.org/parish-registration

8 Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady Vol. 36, No. 42 October 21, 2018 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time La Communidad Hispana Pregunte a su Pastor Memoriales en El Árbol de la Vida Si tiene preguntas acerca de Disponible en las dos Iglesias cualquier aspecto de nuestra Fe o Religión Católica. Deje una nota o Especial y Nueva Oferta: llámenos y le responderemos de la $150 por cada hoja inscrita mejor manera posible.

164. “Por que los Católicos encendemos velas”? El encender velas tiene muchos propósitos. En el Bautismo la vela encendida simboliza la luz de Cristo en el alma del Bautizado. En la Iglesia encen- demos velas que simbolizan oraciones o son ofren- das a Dios. La lámpara roja permanente encendida nos recuerda que Jesús está siempre presente en el Tabernáculo. En el tiempo de Adviento encende- Desde hace algún tiempo se vienen destacando mos velas para contar las semanas hasta el naci- dos hermosos miento de Jesús. En el tiempo de Pascua Florida la Árboles Memoriales de la Vida. Uno se encuentra Vela Pascual nos recuerda que Jesús es La Luz del en el vestíbulo cercano al estacionamiento de la mundo y que venció la oscuridad del pecado y de Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción y el otro en el la muerte. Pasillo de los Santos de la Iglesia de La Asunción. Las velas blancas encendidas en el altar princi- Hay muchas oportunidades para honrar y re- pal significan que la Santa Misa está por comenzar. cordar a una persona o una ocasión en El Árbol de Algunas veces veremos seis velas grandes encen- la Vida en nuestras dos Iglesias. Si usted tiene un didas en lo alto del altar y significan la celebración amor especial por nuestras Iglesias, considere de la Fiesta del Día o la celebración de alguna poseer una hoja grabada en El Árbol de la vida ya Solemnidad. -- Padre Sorgie en La Inmaculada Concepción o ya en La Asunción de Nuestra Señora. El costo por cada hoja disponible es de Atención miembros recién casados $150.00. Si está interesado por favor llame a la de la Parroquia Rectoría al teléfono (914) 961-3643. Muchos personas quienes recientemente han contraído matrimonio, continúan registrados como Nuestra Misión parroquianos pues son parte de la familia de sus La Parroquia Católica Romana de la padres; aún cuando no sea esta la parroquia a la Inmaculada Concepción y Asunción de Nuestra que ahora asistan. Corrientemente estas personas Señora es una comunidad Eucarística: planean mudarse en un futuro no lejano y no glorificando al Padre, unida al Hijo, quieren iniciar cambios hasta que la decisión haya dirigida por el Espíritu Santo y sido definitivamente tomada. Las parejas, que en protegida por María. Estamos llamados a orar, cambio, asisten a la parroquia y quieren registrarse educar y servir al pueblo de Dios en esta vida como una nueva familia deben llamar a la rectoría y en la esperanza de la vida eterna. o registrarse en línea en el sitio en la red de nuestra parroquia wwwicaparish.org.

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