February 27, 2022 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish life Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

02/27/2022

Faith Formation (Page 6

Lent 2022 ( Page 7)

Five Minute Jesus (Page 8)

Scan to eReader

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. Anthony Ciorra, IVD Weekend Associate:...............................................Rev. Edward Beck, CP Pastoral Associate: Ms. Maryann Tyrer ........ mtyrer@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: Monday ............................................................. 9am - 5pm Tuesday - Thursday ....................................... 9am - 7pm Friday .......................................................Closed Saturday ................................................. 10am - 2pm Sunday ..................................................... Closed Closed for Lunch Weekdays......................1pm - 2pm

Visit us at: www.STELMO79.org Follow us on social media by searching STELMO79

Mass Schedule

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

Mass Intentions Saturday, February 26th Vigil 5:30pm Robert McAuvic Sunday, February 27th Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time 8:00am Anna Corra 10:00am Pascuale Ionta 12:00pm All Parishioners 5pm Patrick Kerrigan Monday, February 28th Weekday 12pm Elizabeth Ford Tuesday, March 1st Weekday 12pm Anne Keating Wednesday, March 2nd Ash Wednesday 7:30am Alex Kiss 12pm Thanksgiving to St. Agata

3pm Ash Service 6pm Isidro Manalad Thursday, March 3rd Thursday after Ash Wednesday 12pm Robert Atkinson Friday, March 4th Friday after Ash Wednesday 12:00pm Paul Dieppa Saturday, March 5th Saturday after Ash Weekday 12pm Barbara Massie For Mass Intentions, please visit the Parish Center

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK

William Aguilar, Mario Gonzalez, Brian O’Connell & all those ill with or recovering from the COVID-19 virus and all Victims of Military Activities

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED Noreen Delaney & Walter F. Pizzi,

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Every Friday after the Noon Mass until 3pm in the church and live on-line Devotions Miraculous Medal on Mondays after Mass in the church and live on-line Divine Mercy Prayed every Friday at 3pm in the church and live on-line

Baptism Announcement Today, Feb. 27th there will be a Baptism service at 1:30pm At this service we will be baptizing: Sofia Grey Asta Please join us in congratulating: Antonio Asta & Nicole Evers on their child’s new life in Christ

Vespers (Evening Prayer) Every Friday at 5:10pm in the Chapel and live on-line Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 5pm or by appointment Anointing of the sick Every third Saturday of the Month after the noon Mass.

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 would 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.

This Week Sanctuary Lamp In Memory of Pedro Ant. Litrenta, Jr. Offered by Maria LItrenta

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

Today’s Readings First Reading — One’s speech shows the bent of one’s mind. Praise no one before he or she speaks (Sirach 27:4-7).

Psalm — Lord, it is good to give thanks to you (Psalm 92).

Second Reading — We are given victory over death through Jesus. In the Lord our labor is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:54-59).

Gospel — A good person produces good, an evil person produces evil. The mouth speaks from the goodness of the heart (Luke 6:39-45).

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

Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9; Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9, 10c; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16; Ps 98:1-4; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14,

17;2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15;

Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13

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

The Concert Series at Saint Monica proudly presents:

Be a part of our efforts to learn and act to care for our common home. Our next meeting, via Zoom, will be on Thursday, March 3, at 7:30pm. Email us to receive the link: greenteam@stelmo79.org.

Be a part of our flock!

Sign up for free messages from your parish. Help us to keep in touch with you.

Text stelmo79 to 84576 OR email stelmo79.flocknote.com

Young Adult Social Sunday, February 27, following the 5pm Mass.

Wine, cheese, and non-alcoholic beverages will be served, and all are invited.

March 2 is Ash Wednesday let’s celebrate Mardi Gras style!

March is Women’s History Month

Have you been seeing these signs around town?

Have you wondered what they mean?

And how did our church building get such an amazing score?

An energy efficiency score is the 1-100 ENERGY STAR®Score that a building earns using the United States Environmental Protection Agency's online benchmarking tool, ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager®to compare building energy performance to similar buildings in similar climates.

In other words, compared to other similar buildings in NYC, our church building is very efficient in its consumption of water and of gas and electric energy. Three cheers to Guillermo, our Plant Manager, and to his staff, for all their hard work!

Women's History Month is a great time to celebrate the "mothers" of our Christian church. Until recently, few realized that early female believers shaped our church's future no less than their better-known brothers (aka the "fathers of the church").

On Feb. 14, 2007, Pope Benedict XVI made the rather remarkable statement that " without the generous contribution of many women, the history of Christianity would have developed very differently," and that the female presence was not "in any way secondary."

Some early church mothers are relatively well-known while others are all but forgotten. Early writings and funerary inscriptions testify that women served as prophets, evangelists, missionaries, teachers, deacons, presbyters, enrolled widows, and heads of house churches and monasteries.

Source: https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/simply-spirit/honormothers-early-christianity-during-womens-history-month

K-8 Religious Education and Sacramental Preparation: • • •

Upcoming Sessions: February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3.

Participation in Sunday (or Saturday evening) Eucharist is an integral part of Religious Education in our parish! Our 10am Mass on Sunday is now a Family-Friendly Mass every Sunday!

Sunday sessions run 11:11am to 11:55am on Zoom! The timing of Religious Ed sessions allows your family to attend the Mass of your choice (in person or via Zoom).

Adult Faith Formation: • •

We will meet every Sunday between Feb. 27 and Palm Sunday.

Each Sunday, following the 12noon Mass and concluding at 3pm, in the Parish Center. All materials provided. All are welcome! Expand your knowledge of the Bible and church teaching in a friendly, nonjudgmental environment. No long-term commitment – join us when you are able.

Adult Sacraments of Initiation (RCIA): • • • •

Have you ever thought about becoming Catholic? Do you have a lot of questions about Catholicism?

Or are you a baptized Catholic who has not yet celebrated First Communion or Confirmation?

You, and your questions, are warmly welcomed! Come and share the journey with others.

Please contact Maryann Tyrer at mtyrer@stelmo79.org to discuss our adult initiation process (commonly known as the RCIA). Or join us on Sundays in the Parish Center following the 12noon Mass.

What is your role in this Church Synod?

“Synodality is more than just a word or a slogan. Synodality is an expression of the very nature of the Church – the process of discerning how the Spirit is moving us, so that we may continue to fulfill our mission to evangelize in the world..”

- Pope Francis

•

Pray for the synod process. Pray that the entire Church may be open to the Holy Spirit. Pray that we may rightly discern the movements of the Holy Spirit.

•

Reflect on your experience of Church – at the levels of parish, diocese, nation, and world. What fills your heart?

What breaks your heart?

•

Participate in our parish-level conversations: o Thursdays, March 3, 10, and 17, 2020 o 7-8:30pm in the Parish Center o Attend all three or any one or two sessions

•

Stay tuned for news of a Deanery Level Listening Session to be announced.

LENT 2022 Fasting - Every person between the age of 18 and 59 must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting consists of one full meal per day, with two smaller meals that do not add up to a full meal, and no snacks.

Abstinence – Every person 14 years of age or older must abstain from meat and items made with meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and every Friday of Lent.

Ash Wednesday - March 2 – Ashes will be distributed in the church during the following services: • • • •

7:30am Mass 12 noon Mass 3pm Prayer Service 6pm Mass

Stations of the Cross • •

Every Friday in Lent following the 12noon Mass Living Stations presented by our Teen Confirmation Candidates – Friday, April 8, 7pm

Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration • •

Every Friday after the 12noon Mass Concludes with the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3pm, followed by Solemn Benediction

Vespers (Evening Prayer) • •

Spoken Vespers every Friday at 5:10pm in the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Chapel (406 East 80th Street) Sung Vespers every Saturday in Lent at 5pm in the church

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) • •

Every Saturday at 5pm in the church Reconciliation Monday, April 11, 11am to 1pm and 6-8pm in the church

Adult Faith Formation (open to all who wish to deepen their faith) • •

Sundays, 1:30-3pm in the Parish Center Thursdays in Lent, 7pm in the Parish Center o March 3, 10, 17 – Synod Discussion and Listening Sessions o March 24, 31, April 7 – Reflections on the writings of Anthony DeMello, led by Des Towney

Five Minute Jesus Using the Gospel for Prayer – First Sunday of Lent – March 6, 2022

Its’ simple. 1. Read the Gospel for the following Sunday, slowly. Reflecting on the story it tells. 2. Reflect on the questions given for each day. 3. Make some resolution about how what you read can be lived that day. 4. Thank God for speaking to you through this reflection.

The Gospel according to Luke 4:1-13

Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they were over, he was hungry. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.” Jesus answered him, “It is written, one does not live on bred alone.” Then he took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a single instant. The devil said to him, “I shall give to you all this power and glory; for it has been handed over to me, and I may give it to whomever I wish. All this will be yours if you worship me.” Jesus said to him in reply, “It is written: “You shall worship the Lord your God, and him alone shall you serve.” Then he led him to Jerusalem, made him stand on the parapet of the temple, and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, for it is written: He will command his angels concerning you, to guard you, and with their hands they will support you, lest you dash your foot against a stone.” Jesus said to him in reply, “It also says, you shall not put the Lord, your God, to the test.” When the devil had

finished every temptation, he departed from him for a time.

Monday, February 28 Was there something in this reading that spoke to you? Comforted you? Challenged you? What was it? Why did it have this effect on you?

Tuesday, March 1 Jesus prepares for his public ministry by spending forty days in the desert. As we begin our forty days of Lent, what will my “desert experience” be? How will I use this sacred, and grace filled time to prepare myself to renew by baptismal promises on Easter Sunday?

Wednesday, March 2 While in the desert, Jesus is led by the Spirit but tempted by the devil. How might the temptations I experience in my life help me to grow in my dependence on Christ? As St. Paul reminds us in Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Thursday, March 3 Do you ever reject temptation verbally, as Jesus did? For example, if you want chocolate, do you ever say, “No, I’m not going to eat that chocolate.” Do you think verbalizing your rejection of temptation may help?

Friday, March 4 Imagine Jesus dealing with your most habitual temptation. How would he respond? How does imagining this make you feel? Is it intimidating or overpowering?

Saturday, March 5 Jesus was hungry and thirsty in the desert and suffered much discomfort. We do not like being hungry or thirsty.

You can hunger and thirst for food and water, but do you ever hunger and thirst for a deeper experience of God’s presence and love in your life? How might you use this Lent to grow in your relationship with him who is living water and bread of life?

will return next week

UPPER EAST SIDE PSYCHOTHERAPY

Peter Demetri, LCSW

A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT COMPANY

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship, Grief, Loss & More Mindfulness, Solution-Oriented, Emotion-Focused, Insight & More TeleVideo Therapy Available Accepting Medicare, Aetna, Cigna & More

www.UpperEastSidePsychotherapy.com

845.702.2162 YORK AVE - 78TH ST - NYC

pdemetri1701@gmail.com

FOR SALE BY OWNER MENDOZA’S ACRES HOMESITES and/or

NEW CONSTRUCTION HOUSE and

LOT PACKAGE @ Resort Lake Wallenpaupack, Hawley, Pennsylvania

Established Development 1+ ACRES to 3+ ACRES LOTS

Prices Start @ $39,900 Must see to make an offer:

Mobile: 917-400-2177 www.mendozaindustries.com

Eva’s Garden Florist

Your ad

Proudly Serving NYC Since 1978

212.744.8710

www.evasgarden.com

could be in this space!

email: evasgardenflowers@gmail.com

1506 1st Ave | New York, NY 10075 WEDDINGS | SYMPATHY AND FUNERALS CHRISTENINGS | SPECIAL EVENTS | SEASONAL ARRANGEMENTS

DO YOU HAVE SALES EXPERIENCE? ARE YOU WELL NETWORKED IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY?

J.S. PALUCH COMPANY

NATIONAL PUBLISHER OF CHURCH BULLETINS • Full Time Positions Available with Excellent Earning Potential!

• Medical Benefits, 401K, Life & AD&D Insurance Available • Excellent Commission Compensation Program EARN

Interested? Call Kay Leane 1.800.621.5197 x2823 or Email Resume to RECRUITING@JSPALUCH.COM

DO

MONEY! GOOD! MAKE A

POSITIVE IMPACT!

www.jspaluch.com

Consider Remembering Your Parish in Your Will.

Grow Your Business, Advertise Here.

Support Your Church & Bulletin.

Free professional ad design & my help! email: sales@jspaluch.com

Get this weekly bulletin delivered by email - for FREE!

For further information, please call the Parish Office.

www.jspaluch.com

For Information ... Call 800.524.0263 ✂ Please Cut Out This “Thank You Ad” and Present It The Next Time You Patronize One of Our Advertisers

Sign up here: www.jspaluch.com/subscribe Medical Alert System

Courtesy of J.S. Paluch Company, Inc. $29.95/Mo.

212-535-4480

om Ro le rty ab s Pa vail w A son A Lo er As per P 0 $2

•

One Free Month

•

No Long-Term

1617 York Avenue (Corner 85th Street)

Contract

John S. Krtil, Owner/Manager “Dignified, Affordable and Independently Owned Since 1885”

1297 FIRST AVENUE

billed quarterly

•

Price Guarantee

•

Easy Self Installation

Take your FAITH ON A JOURNEY. Call us today at 860-399-1785 or email eileen@CatholicCruisesandTours.com

www.CatholicCruisesandTours.com

Call Today!

Toll Free 1.877.801.8608

(between 69th & 70th Streets) Download Our Free App or Visit

212.744.3084 ✦ www.KrtilFuneralHome.com 511510 St Monica Church

Catholic Cruises and Tours and The Apostleship of the Sea of the United States of America

(CST 2117990-70)

Serving Yorkville Since 1982 Se

Thank you for advertising in our church bulletin.

I am patronizing your business because of it!

www.MY.ONEPARISH.com www.jspaluch.com

Grow in your faith, find a Mass, and connect with your Catholic Community with OneParish!

For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-524-0263