January 23, 2022 - 3rd Sunday In Ordinary Time

Parish life Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

01/23/2022

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

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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, January 22nd Vigil 5:30pm Beatrice & Angela Downes Sunday, January 23rd Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00am Werner Hertzel 10:00am Francis Maloney 12:00pm All Parishioners 5pm Walter & Mary Ferber Monday, January 24th St. Francis de Sales 12pm Adam Armetta Tuesday, January 25th Conversion of St. Paul 12pm Christin Biordi Wednesday, January 26th St. Timothy & Titus 12pm John Ivers Thursday, January 27th Weekday 12pm Anna Corra Friday, January 28th St. Thomas Aquina 12:00pm All Souls in Purgatory Saturday, January 29th Weekday 12:00pm Thomas Clarke For Mass Intentions, please visit the Parish Center

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 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.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK

Patrick Rudden & all those ill with or recovering from the COVID-19 virus and all Victims of Military Activities

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED

Msgr. Thomas Modugno, Msgr. Ferdinando Berardi, Ernest Gene Martin, Kate Schroeder, Terry Helton, Michael Egan, Pedro Ruiz, Vincent Martucci, Carol Hart, Manuel Oliviero & William Lavorne

Today’s Readings First Reading — Ezra read from the book of the law of God to the assembled people. They understood and accepted the law (Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10).

Psalm — Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life (Psalm 19).

Second Reading — As the body with its many parts is still one body, so it is with Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-30 [12-14, 27]).

Gospel — While attending worship in the Nazarean synagogue, Jesus reads from the prophet Isaiah and declares himself to be the fulfillment of the prophecy (Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21).

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: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-18 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12:31 — 13:13 [13:4-13]; Lk 4:21-30

Baptism Announcement Today, January 23rd there will be a Baptism service at 2PM At this service we will be baptizing Margaux Geraldine Chartier Please join us in congratulating: Thomas Cartier & Meredith Hill 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

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Tuesday, January 25th

Our parishioner, Jimmy Mulzet, will be selling and signing his new book Sunday, January 30, following the 12noon Mass.

Jimmy Mulzet nearly died before his first birthday. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at six months of age, it initially appeared that Jimmy's journey in life would be full of challenges. Despite his diagnosis and prediction that he would never walk, Jimmy soon discovered that God sometimes provides miracles. All he had to do was be patient.

In an inspirational memoir shared to encourage others to be the best they can be despite their obstacles, Jimmy chronicles his remarkable life experiences that shine a light on the value of being embraced and loved unconditionally by both God and his family as he overcame seemingly insurmountable odds to lead a self-sufficient, accomplished life. Buoyed by his faith and prayer, Jimmy details how he achieved independence by eventually learning to walk-a life skill that allowed him to attend school, make friends, and later run in the New York City marathon, climb the stairs to the top of the Empire State Building, and meet Pope Saint John Paul II. Throughout his narrative, Jimmy inspires others with disabilities to never give up, find hope in the darkest of places, and always rely on God for strength.

U.S. Bishops' Prayer for Young Adults Gracious and Loving God, Help these young men and women to be a light for all the world to see, in all the places they live and work. Let their light shine for all peoples: for their families, for their church communities, for their cultures and societies, for the economic and political systems, for the whole world.

Coming into the room where the disciples were gathered after the resurrection, “Jesus, your son, said: Peace be with you!” (Jn 20:21).

Make these men and women bearers of Christ’s peace.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, Teach them the meaning of what was said on the mountain: for they shall be called sons and daughters of God” (cf. Mt 5:9).

Send them, Father, as you sent your son: to free their brothers and sisters from fear and sin.

We ask this of you, in Christ’s name. Amen.

Adapted from the Papal Homily for WYD 1995, Manila

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

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).

Upcoming Sessions: January 23, 30, February 6, 13

Adult Faith Formation: •

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You are invited to make a New Year’s resolution to learn more about the Scriptures and the Catholic Faith!

Gather with other Catholics, and with those considering becoming Catholic, in a communal setting. Bring your questions and musings! Expand your knowledge of the Bible and church teaching in a friendly, nonjudgmental environment. No long-term commitment – join us when you are able.

Each Sunday, following the 12noon Mass and concluding at 3pm, in the Parish Center. All materials provided. All are welcome! Covid safety protocols in place: masks required, social distancing, no food or drink offered for the next couple of weeks.

Adult Sacraments of Initiation (RCIA): • • •

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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.

Seasons of Hope meets for six consecutive weeks. Anyone who is mourning the loss of a loved one is encouraged to attend and invited to bring a friend or family member. The group is open to men and women, and we have the option of separate discussion groups for men and for women. Those who have attended previous Seasons of Hope series are also welcome to participate.

It's not too late to join our current series, which began January 12.

Upcoming sessions: Wednesday, January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2022, 7-8:30pm in the Parish Center (406 East 80th Street) Please register on our website: www.stelmo79.org, or contact Maryann Tyrer at mtyrer@stelmo79.org, or call the Parish Center at 212-288-6250

SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD On September 30, 2019, Pope Francis announced that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time would be celebrated as the Sunday of the Word of God. In doing so, he set aside “a Sunday given over entirely to the word of God, so as to appreciate the inexhaustible riches contained in that constant dialogue between the Lord and his people” (Misericordia et Misera, 7) As we celebrate this occasion, let us reflect on the role of Sacred Scripture in our Eucharistic Liturgy, specifically in the Liturgy of the Word, the first half of the Mass.

LITURGY OF THE WORD Most of the Liturgy of the Word is made up of readings from Scripture. On Sundays and solemnities, there are three Scripture readings. During most of the year, the first reading is from the Old Testament and the second reading is from one of the New Testament letters. During Easter Time, the first reading is taken from the Acts of the Apostles which tells the story of the Church in its earliest days. The last reading is always taken from one of the four Gospels.

In the Liturgy of the Word, the Church feeds the people of God from the table of his Word (cf. Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 51). The Scriptures are the word of God, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. In the Scriptures, God speaks to us, leading us along the path to salvation.

The Responsorial Psalm is sung between the readings. The psalm helps us to meditate on the word of God. The high point of the Liturgy of the Word is the reading of the Gospel. Because the Gospels tell of the life, ministry, and preaching of Christ, it receives several special signs of honor and reverence. The gathered assembly stands to hear the Gospel and it is introduced by an acclamation of praise. Apart from Lent, that acclamation is "Alleluia," derived from a Hebrew phrase meaning "Praise the Lord!" A deacon (or, if no deacon is present, a priest) reads the Gospel.

After the Scripture readings, the celebrant preaches the homily. In the homily, the preacher focuses on the Scripture texts or some other texts from the liturgy, drawing from them lessons that may help us to live better lives, more faithful to Christ's call to grow in holiness.

In many Masses, the Profession of Faith then follows the homily, either the Nicene or Apostles' Creed. The Nicene Creed is a statement of faith dating from the fourth century, while the Apostles' Creed is the ancient baptismal creed of the Church in Rome. If baptismal promises are renewed, from a formula based on the Apostles' Creed, this takes the place of the Creed.

The Liturgy of the Word concludes with the Universal Prayer, also called the Prayer of the Faithful. The gathered assembly intercedes with God on behalf of the Church, the world, and themselves, entrusting their needs to the faithful and loving God. Source: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/order-of-mass/liturgy-of-the-word

Five Minute Jesus Using the Gospel for Prayer – 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 30, 2022 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 Luke 4:21-30 Jesus began speaking in the synagogue, saying: “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.”

And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” He said to them, “Surely you will quote me this proverb, ‘Physician, cure yourself,’ and say, ‘Do here in your native place the things that we heard were done in Capernaum.’”

And he said, “Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place. Indeed, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah when the sky was closed for three and a half years and a severe famine spread over the entire land. It was to none of these that Elijah was sent, but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon. Again, there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.” When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong. But Jesus passed through the midst of them and went away.

Monday 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 This passage picks up where last week’s gospel ended. Some of the people in his hometown synagogue “were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth.” Others don’t know what to make of “the son of Joseph,” someone they thought they knew. Have you ever had to rethink your assessment of someone you though you knew well? Have others had to rethink their assessment of you?

Wednesday The people in the synagogue in Nazareth were likely feeling secure that they were God’s chosen people. When Jesus points out how God has favored those of other nations, they took offense. Think about your image and understanding of God 10 years ago. How about when you were a child? How has that image and understanding of God changed throughout your life?

Thursday Jesus’ message was that God’s saving power was offered to all people, not just to a chosen few. In fact, if God favors anyone, it is the poor, captives, the blind, and the oppressed – those Jesus spoke of in last Sunday’s gospel passage. These are the ones to who Jesus is sent by the Spirit of God. Does this message comfort you or challenge you? Why do you think that is so?

Friday One part of Jesus’ self-identity was as a prophet, one who speaks the word of God even in the face of opposition.

How are we, as followers of Jesus, called to speak and act in a prophetic way in our own communities?

Saturday Jesus speaks a message of God’s welcome and inclusion to all people. How can we, particularly in our parish community, further extend this message to those within and outside of our parish?

From the Pastor 01. 23. 2022

Msgr. Thomas A. Modugno, RIP When Msgr. Modugno’s died last week, I made sure that people knew. We announced it on social media, and in the parish announcements. But while some people, especially long-time St. Monica’s parishioners, knew him when he served here as pastor, so many of our newer parishioners never met him and thus did not know him.

Msgr. Modugno was born in Manhattan, he was ordained in 1966 after receiving a master’s in Divinity from St. Joseph Seminary, Yonkers. He held a bachelor’s degree in economics from Fordham University, and a master’s in counseling from St. John’s University.

His first assignment was as a parochial vicar at St. Joseph, Croton Falls, in 1966. After that he went to Staten Island, serving first at Assumption parish from 1966-1969, and then Blessed Sacrament from 1970-1977.

From 1977-1980 he worked on the staff of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and from there he went on to work for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, a worldwide Church organization that raises funds to support mission work, from 1980-1992.

In 1992 Msgr. Modugno returned to full-time parish work when he became the pastor of St. Monica’s, before it was merged with St. Elizabeth of Hungary and Stephen of Hungary, he served here for 21 years until he retired in 2013. He was named regional vicar for East Manhattan in 2007.

After his retirement, Msgr. Modugno lived at Epiphany parish in Manhattan, but could often be found here in Yorkville, walking the streets, and visiting friends.

When summing up a parson’s life it is easy to list the things they have done, the titles received and the positions they have held. They give us some indication of who they were. But as I sat there in the church on Tuesday, and saw the priests (15) and bishops (3) who were in attendance, as I heard the eulogy and the tributes offered by his family members and friends, I realized that that while what we have done and achieved is important, in order to understand who we are we have to know whose we are. The relationships we have, the lives we are a part of reveal the person we are.

This is perhaps never truer than with a priest, who does not have a spouse or children, but gives his life in service to God and thus to God’s people.

I did not know Msgr. Modugno. I met him, of course, when I became pastor here, but he was clear that he did not want to be one of those pastors who could not let go, and thus kept returning. He also knew that with the merger, St. Monica’s would soon be a very different place, and he was more than willing to let that happen without him.

9 years later, St. Monica’s is a different place. But much of what we enjoy here has its roots in his many years as pastor.

May he rest in peace.

Father Baker

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