January 30, 2022 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish life Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

01/30/2022

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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 Intentions Saturday, January 29th Vigil 5:30pm Andreas Marinos Sunday, January 30th Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00am Diane Lomonaco 10:00am Dolores A. Ileto 12:00pm All Parishioners 5pm Josephine & Carmel Xuereb Monday, January 31st St. John Bosco 12pm Eric Villafuerte Watt (Living) Tuesday, February 1st Weekday 12pm Thanksgiving Wednesday, February 2nd The Presentation of the Lord 12pm Mrs. Oge Bellevue Thursday, February 3rd Weekday 12pm Priests of St. Monica’s Friday, February 4th Weekday 12:00pm Kathleen Downes Saturday, February 5th St. Agatha 12:00pm Purgatorial Society

Mass Schedule

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

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.

Today’s Readings First Reading — God appoints Jeremiah as prophet to the nations (Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19).

Psalm — I will sing of your salvation (Psalm 71).

Second Reading — Love with its many facets is the most important of the virtues (1 Corinthians 12:31 — 13:13 [13:4-13]).

Gospel — When Jesus claims his salvific mission is for all people, not just the Jews, he is expelled by the enraged members of the Nazarean synagogue (Luke 4:21-30).

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 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13;

Ps 3:2-7;Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a,

30 — 19:3;Ps 86:1-6; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18;

Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10-12; Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47, 50, 51; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8;

1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lk 5:1-11

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

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

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED

P.O. Wilbert Mora, P.O. Jason Rivera, Francis X. Maloney, 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

February 2nd, 2022

Catholic Schools Week January 31st - February 5th, 2022 The 2021- 2022 theme is “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.” Catholic schools have a specific purpose to form students to be good citizens of the world, love God and neighbor and enrich society with the leaven of the gospel and by example of faith. The Catholic school, like the Catholic Church, is not a building or an institution, but it is the people. May we all strive to live in active service of Jesus and his mission as we nationally join together during Catholic Schools Week and always.

Some of the activities students will be enjoying: Monday - Celebrating Community ● ● ●

Creating cards of appreciation for Healthcare Workers; Creating “Good Neighbor” cards of appreciation for our neighboring businesses; Joining the Parish community in supporting the “Winter Warmth Drive”, collecting new child-sized hats, scarves, mittens and gloves for distribution to families in East Harlem served by the Little Sisters of Assumption Family Health Service.

Tuesday - Celebrating Our Students What makes a St. Stephen of Hungary School student unique? Our students will answer that question in their own words, uploading a video of their personal response to share with classmates.

Be sure to look for some of these videos via our school and church social media platforms.

Wednesday - Celebrating Our Nation ● ● ●

Celebrating our 8th Grade Class at our School Mass, with the presentation of their Class Rings and observance of Candlemas; Creating cards of appreciation for active duty, reserve and veteran service members; We will be retiring the flag in our parking lot, and raising a new flag to take its place.

Thursday - Celebrating Vocations ● ● ●

Students will be showing their appreciation to our own Fr. Baker and Msgr. Ivers, for their hard work in support of our school; Watch for some students making their way to school dressed as their favorite saint!; Our 7th and 8th grade students are looking forward to the opportunity to spend time with Fr. Donald Baker to ask questions and talk about vocations.

Friday - Celebrating Teachers, Staff and Volunteers ● ●

Imitation is the best form of flattery - students love to dress up as their favorite teacher!

We show our appreciation on this day to our very dedicated faculty and staff - they are the hardest working faculty we know!

Saturday - Celebrating Our Church Community ● Our students proudly wear their school uniforms to the Family Mass, as they join parishioners for worship and express appreciation for their support for our wonderful school ministry!

Book Signing January 30!

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After the noon Mass in the back of the church Meet the author, our parishioner, Jimmy Mulzet Purchase his book and get it signed Learn about Jimmy’s faith and courage through this inspirational memoir

A Prayer for our Earth

By Pope Francis*

All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures.

You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.

Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty.

Fill us with peace, that we may live as brothers and sisters, harming no one.

O God of the poor,

Upcoming Event for Seniors:

help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth, so precious in your eyes.

Bring healing to our lives, that we may protect the world and not prey on it, that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction.

Our next lunch and movie will be on Friday, February 18, in the parish center, following the 12noon Mass. Movie selection to be announced – save the date!

Touch the hearts of those who look only for gain at the expense of the poor and the earth.

Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be filled with awe and contemplation, to recognize that we are profoundly united with every creature as we journey towards your infinite light.

We thank you for being with us each day.

Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle for justice, love and peace​.

* Pope Francis published this prayer in his Laudato Si’ encyclical, and is meant for sharing with all who believe in a God who is the all-powerful Creator​.

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, so let’s celebrate before Lent begins!

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 30, February 6, 13

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Adult Faith Formation: •

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. Expand your knowledge of the Bible and church teaching in a friendly, non-judgmental environment. No long-term commitment – join us when you are able.

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.

Coming Soon: As a way of using digital platforms to communicate information to parishioners, we are going to begin using a platform called Flocknotes. By signing up for this service which is free of charge we will be able to communicate with you by text message information about upcoming events or changes in schedule. This form of rapid communication is especially valuable during this time of pandemic. We will give you the opportunity to sign up for Flocknotes at all our Masses the weekend of February 12-13.

All you will need is your cell phone. Additional information will be published in next week’s bulletin.

Winter Warmth Drive: Let’s warm some little hearts (and bodies) this winter!

Our Lifelong Faith Formation programs are collecting NEW child-sized hats, scarves, mittens, and gloves (for ages 0-12). Only new items can be accepted.

Please bring your donations to the St. Joseph Altar from January 22 to February 6 The items will be distributed by Valentine’s Day to families in East Harlem who are served by the Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service

On Wednesday, February 2, 40 days after Christmas, we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also known as Candlemas. We observe the tradition of blessing candles on this day, so if you have personal candles you would like to have blessed, please bring them to the 12noon Mass on February 2nd.

“We too are called to welcome Jesus who comes to meet us. To encounter him: the God of life is to be encountered every day of our lives; not now and then, but every day. To follow Jesus is not a decision taken once and for all, it is a daily choice.” —Pope Francis, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, 2019 The Presentation of Jesus in the temple shows him to be the firstborn Son who belongs to the Lord. With Simeon and Anna, all Israel awaits its encounter with the Savior—the name given to this event in the Byzantine tradition. Jesus is recognized as the long-expected Messiah, the “light of the nations” and the “glory of Israel,” but also “a sign that is spoken against.” The sword of sorrow predicted for Mary announces Christ’s perfect and unique oblation on the cross that will impart the salvation of God has “prepared in the presence of all peoples” (CCC, no.

529).

On Thursday, February 3, we celebrate the Memorial of St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr. He lived in 4th century Turkey and Armenia, and is credited with saving the life of a boy who was choking on a fish bone. We observe the tradition of blessing throats on this day, and will do so at the 12noon Mass on February 3rd.

“Through the intercession of St. Blaise, bishop and martyr, may God deliver you from every disease of the throat, and from every other disease. In the name of the Father and of the Son, + and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”

February is Black History Month Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans.

Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.

Five Minute Jesus Using the Gospel for Prayer – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time – February 6, 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 5:1-11 While the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God, he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret. He saw two boats there alongside the lake; the fishermen had disembarked and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, he asked him to put out a short distance from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon said in reply, “Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets.” When they had done this, they caught a great number of fish and their nets were tearing. They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come to help them. They came and filled both boats so that the boats were in danger of sinking. When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at the knees of Jesus and said, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.” For astonishment at the catch of fish they had made seized him and all those with him, and likewise James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners of Simon. Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him.

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 Prior to this scene in Luke’s gospel account, Jesus has been expelling demons, healing the sick, and teaching throughout the area, and many people are coming to him. The crowd was now pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God, so he gets into a boat to continue teaching the people. When have you been eager to hear the word of God? Can you describe a time when you felt that you really heard the word of God? Wednesday Jesus had been to Simon’s house and had cured his mother-in-law of a fever. Simon had seen Jesus’ power, and heard his teaching, yet he is skeptical when Jesus asks him to lower his nets after a night of unsuccessful fishing. Are we sometimes reluctant to trust what God asks of us, perhaps thinking we know better what needs to be done?

Thursday When they see the miraculous catch of fish, Simon Peter and his partners are amazed and humbled. How do we respond when we encounter God? Do we believe that God can work through us, despite how inadequate we may feel?

Friday Jesus calls these first disciples to follow him, to be “fishers of people.” He tells them not to be afraid. Are we afraid when Jesus calls us to follow him? Of what are we afraid?

Saturday Jesus’ disciples “left everything and followed him.” What might Jesus be asking you to leave behind in order to follow him?

From the Pastor 01.30.22 . . . But I did not know!!!

I hear that phrase often. An event occurs, such as the death of Msgr. Modugno, and inevitably a parishioner will come up to me a week, two weeks later, angry, that they had not been told. Of course, deaths happen suddenly, and if the time between the death and the funeral does not overlap a weekend, then it will not be in the Sunday announcements. Moreover, the bulletin is prepared a week in advance. The bulletin is for information not real-time announcements. Add to that the fact that most parishioners are not present in the church every day or for that matter every Sunday, and I can understand why people often miss important information.

We are going to try and change that. Starting February 12th Msgr. Ivers is going to spearhead a drive to enroll the parish in something called FLOCKNOTE. It is a simple text program that will enable us in the parish to send you a text if there is important or emergency information concerning our church.

Why do we need to be so connected? I will give you a good example. We all know that in this time of pandemic, people who are exposed to Covid, or contract it, even if they are asymptomatic, must quarantine. Suppose I and Msgr. contract Covid? Sunday Masses would have to be severely curtailed, or even cancelled. Would it not be great to be able to receive a text informing you of this? You could have the time to find another church for mass that Sunday. I mean who wants to show up for a mass that is not happening?

I know. We get so many texts. But just so, what is one more? And this way, even people who are not here regularly, who spend their summers in their vacation homes or even who have moved, can be kept abreast of important information about our parish. That way there will be fewer people who miss things. Like the funeral of a beloved pastor, for example.

Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal 2022 It is that time of the year again. This weekend marks the official beginning in our parish of the Stewardship Appeal. Actually, the appeal has already begun, with many previous contributors already having received their appeal envelopes (I know I got mine last week!) The Annual Appeal goes to support financially vulnerable parishes, evangelization and Catholic education, the formation of future priests and the support and care of retired clergy. It is vital for the life and the ministry of the Archdiocese, especially in this time of diminished church attendance, and increased need due to the pandemic.

Our goal is $98,500, the same as last year. We made our goal last year, and I hope you will join with me in the support of the ministry of our Archdiocese by helping to make it this year as well.

Father Baker

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