November 1, 2020

All Saints

Nov. 1, 2020

JUST A WORD From our Pastor (Page 9)

ALL SAINTS DAY

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FIVE MINUTE JESUS (Page 8)

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Mission Statement The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Monica-St. Elizabeth of Hungary-St. Stephen of Hungary opens its doors to welcome and embrace all in our community. We strive through worship, hospitality and service to receive those seeking a spiritual home. In the midst of diversity of thought, life style, nationality, economic status & age, we endeavor to live as a community of faith and invite you to join our family - a family seeking to know and love Jesus Christ.

Parish Staff Pastor: Rev. Donald C. Baker .......................... frdcab@stelmo79.org Rev. Msgr. Leslie J. Ivers ........................... msgrlivers@stelmo79.org Weekend Associates: ...............................................Rev. Tony Ciorra Pastoral Associate: Ms. Maryann Tyrer ........ mtyrer@stelmo79.org Pastoral Associate: Ms. Jasmine Gomez ..... jgomez@stelmo79.org Parish Manager: Mr. Michael Ward ............. mward@stelmo79.org Music Director: Mr. John Zupan .................... jzupan@stelmo79.org Wedding Coordinator: Ms. Debbi Burdett . dbweddingsnyc@gmail.com Plant Manager: Guillermo Vanegas ......... gvanegas@stelmo79.org Sacristan: Pedro Pizarro ................................ ppizarro@stelmo79.org Administrative Assistant: Gladys Tejada ..... gtejada@stelmo79.org Church Address: 413 East 79th Street, NY, NY 10075 Parish Center Address: 406 East 80th Street, NY, NY 10075 Tel: 212-288-6250 Fax: 212- 570-1562 Email: info@stelmo79.org Our Offices are open:

Mass Intentions

Saturday, October 31st, Vigil 5:30 pm

Friday ....................................................... Closed

Sunday, November 1st All Saints

8:00 am 10:00 am

Closed for Lunch Weekdays......................1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Mass Schedule

Daily Mass: Mon-Sat, 12 noon Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 12pm & 5pm Confessions: Saturdays at 5pm or by appointment

Concettina Pluchino

5:00 pm

Alexis Breau (Living)

Monday, November 2nd All Souls Day 12:00 pm

Paul Deeppo & Robert Castro

Tuesday, November 3rd Weekday

12:00 pm

John & Adele Ivers

Wednesday, November 4th

Saint Charles Barromeo

12:00 pm

Priests of St. Monica’s

Thursday, November 5th Weekday

12:00 pm

Souls in Purgatory

Friday, November 6th Weekday 12:00 pm

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All Parishioners

Saturday ................................................. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Sunday ..................................................... Closed

Thanksgiving

12:00 pm

Monday ............................................................. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday - Thursday ....................................... 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Romeo Ceanfaglione

12pm

Thanksgiving to St. Agata

Saturday, November 7th Weekday Msgr. Thomas Modugno (Living)

For Mass Intentions, please visit the Parish Center.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Every Friday after the Noon Mass to 3:00 pm.

Devotions Miraculous Medal on Mondays after each Mass

Divine Mercy The Divine Mercy Chaplet is Prayed each Friday Afternoon at 3:00 pm.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays at 5pm or by appointment

Baptisms & Marriages: Please call the rectory office for more information.

Communion for the Homebound: If you know of anyone who cannot attend church because of illness or age, and world like to have communion brought to them, please contact the Parish office, so that we can arrange for a Eucharistic Minister to bring communion to them.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Ananias Angeles, Jean Stephens, Jan Allen, Frank Penepento, Joanne Jack, Jennifer Garcia & Lucille Clats All Victims of Military Activities

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED Ernesto Angeles, Francisco Enaguas, Mia Collecton, William Duane, Alex Bujaki, Jr., Alex Bujaki, Sr., Philemon Flores, Alice & Samuel Lopez, Victoria Tiongson, Judy Baron & Robert Castro

Baptism Announcements Next Sunday, November 8th there will be a baptism service during the 12noon Mass At this service we will be baptizing: Christopher Joseph LaBarbera Please join us in congratulating: Christopher P. LaBarbera & Jessica M. Sinaly on their child’s new life in Christ.

Baptism Services are open for members of the parish to join in the welcoming of our newest members

Bans of Marriage I Reginald St. Louis & Natalie Cereghino

Today’s Readings First Reading — John’s vision of a vast throng from every nation and people, whose robes had been made white in the blood of the Lamb (Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14).

Psalm — Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face (Psalm 24).

Second Reading — By God’s love, we may be called God’s children (1 John 3:1-3).

Gospel — The Beatitudes: your reward will be great in heaven (Matthew 5:1-12a).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Readings for the week Monday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9;

Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or

from Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Tuesday: Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26b-32; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Phil 3:17 — 4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: Wis 6:12-16; Ps 63:2-8; 1 Thes 4:13-18

[13-14]; Mt 25:1-13

St. Stephen of Hungary School Pre-K through 8th Grade Catholic Parochial School

408 East 82nd St., New York, NY 10028 (212) 288-1989 Fax: (212) 517 – 5788 Principal: Ms. Kelly Burke

www.saintstephenschool.org Interested in admissions to our parish school?

admissions@saintstephenschool.org

A Letter from the Thanksgiving Community Dinner Chairs Barbara Murphy & Roz Panepento Dear Parishioners & Community Members, We both had heavy hearts when it was clear our sit-down community Thanksgiving dinner held at Saint Stephen of Hungary School would have to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The preparation, shopping, cooking, peeling, serving, setting and the connections this year will be sadly missed.

We felt the need to still do something for the numerous community members stuck at home, so we approached one of our neighborhood restaurant’s, Dorrian’s Red Hand located at 1616 2nd Avenue. Dorrian’s was more than happy to partner with the parish in order to provide the desired meals this year.

Dorrian’s Red Hand will provide a Thanksgiving Dinner at a discounted price. In order to obtain a dinner, anyone interested will have to buy a ticket at the parish center. Tickets are available now and cost $5 each.

The meals will need to be picked up at Dorrian’s Red Hand (at the service door on E84th Street and 2nd avenue).

The meals can be picked up on Wednesday November 25th between 12PM-4PM. Again, you must have a ticket to retrieve a meal.

In order to provide Dorrian’s Red Hand ample time to prepare the necessary meals ticket sales will conclude at the Parish Center (406 E80th Street) on Monday November 16th.

There is a gap between the discounted cost of the meal and the $5 ticket price. The parish will offset this cost. If anyone is interested in making a monetary contribution toward this expense, please contact the parish office to do so.

We both wish you all much health and peace this Thanksgiving season, we are grateful for our past partnerships and look forward to the meals we will have again in the future. Please remember your own neighbors everyday as they need you too. Together, our helping hands, helped build the Community Thanksgiving Dinner to what it is.......And hopefully next year, we will be able to continue our traditional dinner in person!! Until then, Have a lovely Thanksgiving. Stay safe!

In Friendship, Barbara Murphy & Roz Panepento

Parish Life

In 13th, Filmmaker Ava DuVernay explores the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on the fact that the nation's prisons are disproportionately filled with African Americans. Join us as newly ordained Deacon, Zach Presutti (founder of Thrive for Life Prison Project), provides reflections from a theological & social work perspective. Ask questions and listen to insights from fellow Parishioners AND Parishioners at St. Ignatius Loyola!

Please watch the film before the event and be sure to register at STELMO79.org to join us.

Did you know that you can contribute to our social media feed? Please contact Pastoral Associate for Parish Life, Jasmine Gomez at jgomez@stelmo79.org

K-8 Parish Religious Education:

LAST CALL for K-8 Religious Education registrations!! This includes preparation for First Communion and Confirmation. Register online at www.stelmo79.org/reled-k8, or come by the parish center this week. Our program is all online this Fall, so even if you are not in the City, you can still participate.

Adult Faith Formation:

Our Sunday morning Scripture Discussions are underway, each Sunday, 10:15-11:45am, in our Parish Center (with masks and social distancing). You are invited to join us any Sunday to learn more about your faith, and how the Sunday Mass Scripture readings can be a guide for living our faith in today’s world. No registration required – simply come to the Parish Center (406 East 80th Street) and ring the doorbell.

Adult Sacraments of Initiation (RCIA):

If you have ever thought about becoming Catholic, or if you are a baptized Catholic who has not yet celebrated First Communion or Confirmation, please contact Maryann Tyrer at mtyrer@stelmo79.org to discuss our adult initiation process (commonly known as the RCIA). Face to face gatherings (with masks and social distancing) are underway immediately following the 12noon Mass, at the Parish Center.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO THE 2022 OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY – get your deposit in to Maryann Tyrer for this once in a decade opportunity to see the famous Passion Play, and to tour Bavaria and Switzerland with Fr. Baker and Collette Tours. The trip isn’t until July 2022, and you can pay in installments over time before the trip. Early reservations are necessary to secure play tickets and area accommodations, as about 750,000 are expected to attend the Passion Play over its 5-month run in 2022. For more information, visit:

gateway.gocollette.com/link/938182

This week’s to-do list: • • • •

Study the national and local issues and candidates on the ballot.

Compare these issues and the candidates to Catholic social and moral teachings.

Pray for discernment, asking God to guide your decisions about how to vote.

VOTE – exercise the right that so many have fought to gain and protect over the years.

Even if it’s inconvenient, or takes a long time, or you are busy – make voting a priority – it’s that important!

“In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation.” (US Catholic Bishops, Responsible Citizenship, no. 13, 2019)

All Saints Day – November 1 – We Are All Called to be Saints!

Celebrate all month!

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What saint(s) are you named for? Do an online search and find out more about them.

Do you have a Confirmation saint? Why did you choose that saint? If you’re not yet confirmed, who might you choose as your Confirmation patron, and why?

Learn about the saints from our own area! http://omeka.archnyarchives.org/exhibits/show/holycards/newyork/nysaints Reflect on these words of Pope Francis: “The Lord asks everything of us, and in return he offers us true life, the happiness for which we were created. He wants us to be saints and not to settle for a bland and mediocre existence.”

If you were to be canonized (made a saint), what would you want to be the patron saint of? Why?

All Souls Day – November 1 - Remembering the Deceased

Traditionally, our Church prays for all of our Faithful Departed throughout the month of November. You are invited to participate in any or all of the following parish ways to remember our loved ones.

St. Joseph Altar - Images of Our Loved Ones

All are invited to place a framed photo of a deceased loved one on the St. Joseph Altar in St. Monica’s Church during the month of November. Simply bring your picture to the sacristy before or after Mass, and then you can take your picture home at the end of the month.

Memorial Mass - Prayers for All Victims of the Covid-19 Pandemic All Souls Day - Monday, November 2, 6:30pm - St. Monica’s Church

If you have loved ones who have died from Covid-19 related causes, please arrive early and make sure we have your loved ones’ names listed. We will then include these names in a Litany of Remembrance during this Mass.

Morning of Reflection - Facing the Holidays After the Loss of a Loved One Saturday, November 14, 10am – concludes with Noon Mass - St. Monica’s Church

If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season can be especially painful. Expectations, seasonal events, and the celebration of those around us often collide with our loss and sadness. Join us for this morning of prayer, reflection, and ritual. Find comfort and hope in our faith, and in practical suggestions for navigating the holiday season. If you haven’t already done so, you are welcome to bring a photo of your loved one to place on our St. Joseph altar for the remainder of the month of November.

Please RSVP to the Parish Center or on the parish website by Thursday, November 12.

Five Minute Jesus

Using the Gospel for Prayer – The 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – November 8, 2020 It’s simple. 1. Read the Gospel for the following Sunday slowly, reflecting on the story it tells. 2. Reflect on the questions assigned for each day. 3. Make some resolution about how what you read can be lived that day. 4. Then thank God for speaking to you through this reflection.

The Gospel according to Matthew 25: 1-13 Jesus told his disciples this parable: "The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones, when taking their lamps, brought no oil with them, but the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps.

Since the bridegroom was long delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

At midnight, there was a cry, ‘Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’

Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’

But the wise ones replied, 'No, for there may not be enough for us and you. Go instead to the merchants and buy some for yourselves.’

While they went off to buy it, the bridegroom came and those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him. Then the door was locked. Afterwards the other virgins came and said, ‘Lord, Lord, open the door for us!’ But he said in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, I do not know you.’

Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour."

Sunday

Was there something in this reading that spoke to you? Comforted you? Challenged you? What was it and why did it have this effect on you?

Monday From reading this Gospel passage, what can you learn about Jesus’ second coming? What is the consequence of not being prepared?

Tuesday The oil lamp can represent faith, spiritual conversion and spiritual preparation. Think back on your Spiritual journey; in what ways have you been like the wise virgins?? What have you done throughout the years to get to where you are in your journey today? What worked and what didn’t?

Wednesday

As previously mentioned, the oil lamp can represent faith, spiritual conversion and spiritual preparation. In what area has

God been calling you to prepare? What have been some challenges? In what ways can you overcome the challenges?

From the Pastor 11.01.2020 Souls and Saints One of the accusations made against Christians in general and Catholics in particular, is that we are more concerned with souls than bodies. Our talk of salvation and heaven, of spirits and angels make our churches look like, in the words of one Anti-Christian critic, “waiting rooms for the afterlife”. Christians, they say should be more concerned with this world than the next.

I don’t know what experience these critics base their judgments on, but it cannot have been an experience of the Catholic faith. Even the briefest of looks at our Tradition shows not only our charitable works, rooted not just in the Spiritual but the Corporal Works of Mercy (To feed the hungry; To give drink to the thirsty; To clothe the naked; To harbour the harbourless; To visit the sick; To ransom the captive;To bury the dead), but also in the way we hold up as role models those women and men who live the Catholic faith in THIS world in a way that expresses these works.

We call those people saints. That word “saint” also gets a bum rap. Perhaps that is because many have empasized the suffering that many saints endured. But if the saints suffered, it was because they suffered FOR something. And very often this was a goal that had to do with others; caring for them, feeding them, and educating them. All of these acts, that have every bit as much to do with bodies as souls, all are inspired by a spirit we call the Holy Spirit; which though spiritual is decidedly rooted in THIS world, even as it might point to the next.

Today is All Saints Day. It is the day we remember those men and women whom the Church holds up as role models of faith. There are countless saints on the official list; but think of the three who are our Patrons. St. Elizabeth, who spent her years as queen in Germany literally taking from her husbands treasuries and using it to feed the poor and care for the sick. St. Stephen; a king, and as such might be an unlikely candidate for sainthood (I mean how many leaders can be held up as moral role models?) and yet his fight for his Hungarian subjects against powerful pagan neighbors made him every bit as much a protector in this world as saint in the next. And Monica, whose dedication to her faith was expressed in her care as a mother for her Son, Augustine. Support for the poor; protection for the lowly, motherly care; these are all ways in which the light of sainthood is refracted and shared in flesh and blood bodies; and held up as a light to us all.

In these difficult and challenging times, the saints can offer us real examples of how we as people of faith can respond. For example: St. Peter Claver – who treated African as human beings rather than Animals during the period of slave trade in South America.

St. Elizabeth Seton – who established the largest women’s religious community in the USA, dedicated to the care and education of millions of Children.

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini – An italian immigrant who worked in the streets of the Lower East Side and established hospitals and school all over the US for immigrants.

Who is your patron saint? That saint whom you look to as a role model in this life, and not just as an intercessor in the next? Perhaps if we emphasized this aspect of the saints, they might become more relevant, not just to our critics but to us as well. For they are guideposts for us in this life, even as they pray for us in the next.

Father Baker

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS 511510: Church of St. Monica/ St Elizabeth of Hungary / St Stephen of Hungary 406 East 80th Street NY, NY 10075 PHONE: 212 288-6250 CONTACT PERSON: Gladys Tejada/Office

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