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Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time –October 13th, 2019
Office Hours Our Offices are open: Mo. 9am – 5pm Tu.-Th. 9am – 7pm Fri. Closed Sat. 10am -2pm Sun. Closed Our offices close for lunch: 1pm – 2pm daily
Parish Staff Pastor:
Rev. Donald C. Baker
frdcab@stelmo79.org
Associate:
Rev. Msgr. Leslie J. Ivers
msgrlivers@stelmo79.org
Weekend Associates:
Parish Manager: Music Director:
Rev. Jim O’Shea Rev. Tony Ciorra Ms. Maryann Tyrer Ms. Jasmine Gomez Mr. Michael Ward Mr. John Zupan
mtyrer@stelmo79.org jgomez@stelmo79.org mward@stelmo79.org jzupan@stelmo79.org
Wedding Coordinator:
Ms. Debbi Burdett
DBweddingsnyc@gmail.com
Pastoral Associates:
Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm Sunday: 8:00am,10:00am,12:00pm,5:00pm Monday – Saturday: 12:00pm Confessions: Saturday: 5:00 – 5:30pm and by appointment Our church is open: 7:15am – 3:30pm daily for private prayer Vespers (evening prayer): 5:10pm Fridays in Parish Center Chapel St.
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
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MISSION STATEMENT The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Monica, St. Elizabeth of Hungary and 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 and 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.
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading -- Naaman, cleansed from his leprosy, returns gratefully to Elisha (2 Kings 5:14-17). Psalm -- The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power (Psalm 298). Second Reading -- If we have died with Christ we shall also live with Christ (2 Timothy 2:8-13). Gospel -- Ten lepers are healed by Jesus, but only one, a Samaritan, returns to give him thanks (Luke 17:11-19).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday:
Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 11:29-32 Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11; Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130:1b-6ab; Lk 11:47-54 Friday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18;Lk 10:1-9 Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105:6-9, 42-43;Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Ex 17:8-13; Ps 121:1-8; 2 Tm 3:14 -- 4:2;Lk 18:1-8
SATURDAY 5:30PM
October 12thVigil William J. Wensell
SUNDAY
October 13th Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00AM 10:00AM 12NOON 5PM
Victor Vensas Helen, John Flack & Family All Parishioners Arlene Hardy
MONDAY 9AM
October 14th Weekday Mary Mitchell
TUESDAY
October 15th St. Teresa of Jesus Christopher Jaick Guinnety
12NOON
WEDNESDAY October 16th Weekday 12NOON Dr. Jorge A. Lopez Ovejero THURSDAY 12NOON
October 17th St. Ignatius of Antioch Maryanne Barranco-Byrne
FRIDAY 12NOON
October 18th St. Luke Brian Thompson
SATURDAY
October 19th Ss John de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues Pablo Damian Litrenta
12NOON
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Callistus I; Columbus Day; Tuesday: St. Teresa of Jesus Wednesday: St. Hedwig; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque; Thursday: St. Ignatius of Antioch Friday: St. Luke Saturday: Ss. John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions
If you wish to add the name of a loved one to the prayer list, please notify the parish center: (212) 288-6250
K-8 Religious Education is in session, but registration is still open until November 1st! th • 10:15-11:45am in the Parish Center (406 East 80 Street) • Parents who were unable to join us for the parent meeting, please come in and pick up your Parent Folder with the calendar for the year and other important information. If you haven’t registered your child yet, please come at 10am to complete the forms. Please bring your checkbook and if this is a new registration, a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate. You can also register during the week at the parish center. st th • If you have a rising 1 or 7 grader, please remember that two years of Religious Education (or Catholic School) are required for reception of First Communion or Confirmation. • Family Faith Formation – Saturday, November 2, 2-5pm – on the theme of Reconciliation and Forgiveness – mark your calendar! • No K-8 Religious Education or Adult Faith Formation on Sunday, November 3, due to NYC Marathon street closures. Adult Faith Formation • Our Sunday Morning Scripture Discussion Group is in session, and runs 10:15-11:45am in the Parish Center each Sunday that Religious Education is in session. This group is open to any and all adults – you can become a “regular,” or just drop in occasionally as your schedule allows. Parents – this is an excellent way for your family to grow in faith together, and for you to set an excellent example for your children as to the value of formation in the faith at all ages. Adult Sacraments • Adults thinking about becoming Catholic, or Catholic adults who have missed First Communion or Confirmation – it’s never too late! Contact Maryann Tyrer, Pastoral Associate, to discuss our adult initiation process. You can begin the process any time throughout the year. Sessions are held on Sunday in the Parish Center following the noon Mass. All inquirers are welcome! Volunteers Subs and hall monitors on Sunday mornings, and special event assistants (various times) needed for our various Faith Formation programs. Contact Maryann for more information.
Please help families in need by donating new or gently used winter clothing Accepting:
Collection Dates:
Coats Hats Socks Scarves Gloves
October 19th-November 17th
Drop off: St. Joseph’s Altar
This collection is sponsored by stelmo Young Adult Ministry. All items collected will go to the New York Coalition for the homeless
SPECIAL DEVOTIONS
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
After all weekday masses Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Every Friday after the Noon Mass to 3 PM, with Benediction following the Divine Mercy Chaplet Devotions Miraculous Medal on Mondays after each Mass Divine Mercy The Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed each Friday afternoon at 3 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation: 5:00 PM on Saturdays Anytime 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 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 Please remember in your prayers Louis Fusco, Judith Brenna, Dee Dee Mitchell, Juan Herrera, Lucia Kinsley, Bob Mullin, James Lana, Lucia Kinsley, Glenn Allen
Christian liturgy has always contained an opportunity to make a choice for sharing. From the beginning, Christians pooled their resources, especially for the care of widows and orphans, at the weekly Eucharist. Over the years, the collection became detached from the liturgy and baskets or plates would be passed through the community while the Mass was going on at the altar, or contributions would be collected at the doors. In Milan Ambrosian Rite, these gifts have always been brought to the altar by lay people in procession. In German countries, the ancient custom was for the entire assembly to process with their gifts-first the men, then the women, then the priests and deacons--to offer their gifts at the altar. The old ceremony of canonization included a curious vestige of this procession: people would present the pope with two loaves of bread, two barrels of wine and water, five candles, and three cages containing pigeons or turtledoves! --James
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SAINT SOF THE WEEK
Tuesday, October 15th is the Feast of St. Teresa of Jesus
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Albert Walsh
ALL VICTIMS OF MILITARY ACTIVITY
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED Please pray for our deceased parishioners and family members Detective Brian Mulkeen, Fran Hinzemann, Rev. John McKenna, John Blasko, Marie Hallenback & Joachim Wypior
Thursday, October 18th is the Feast of St. Luke
Bread & Wine This Week’s Bread & Wine In Memory of Dr. Jorge A. Lopez Ovejero Offered by Maria Litrenta
Baptism Announcement Next Sunday, October 20th, there will be a baptism service at 1:30PM At this service we will be baptizing: Declan Solano Esther Mildred Zinna Alexander Benjamin Colon Please join us in congratulating: Luis M. Solano & Dayra Luna Jennifer A. Zinna & Roberto Colon & Marisa Maniscalco on their children’s new life in Christ.
Baptism Services are open for members of the parish to join in the welcoming of our newest members.
Fordham Prep School Open House This year Fordham Prep will be hosting two Open Houses for prospective students and families. Thursday, October 17th, from 6 to 8 pm Sunday, November 3rd, from 1-4 pm
441 East Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 718-367-7500
Registration in advance is required Visit: fordhamprep.org/admissions
SENIOR MINISTRY NEWS TOUR OF THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE 1047 AMSTERDAM AVENUE MORNINGSIDE DRIVE NEIGHBORHOOD Friday, October 18th, 2019 @11AM Organized by Father Donald Baker YOU CAN ALSO SING UP BY CALLING GLADYS AT THE PARISH CENTER: 212-288-6250
THANK YOU, ANNE SABATINI & THE SENIOR COMMITEE
CHRISTMAS CONCERT & COCKTAIL PARTY WITH SILENT AUCTION Please mark your calendars for our Christmas Concert, Saturday, December 14th at 8PM
We will again host a cocktail party with a silent auction in conjunction with the concert. Tickets and more details will be available soon
From your Pastor October 13th, 2019 Just a reminder that this month we are soliciting for people to get active in the ministries of our parish. Last week we heard from altar servers – each one, in his or her own way, said the same thing: that through their service at the altar, not only were they giving back to their parish, but they were getting from their service a deeper understanding of our worship, a fuller experience of the mass and were in fact growing in their faith. I know what you are thinking: they have to say that. But not really. People can serve in a parish for lots of reasons: they like to be in control, they like to be seen, like to hear their own voice and want others to hear it too – believe me I have met them all! But not here. Perhaps it is the way we train people or perhaps it is just that the ones who offer their service, but our ministers are overwhelmingly dedicated, faithful and sincere. And they seem to love to do what they do for us.
I thank them for that and wish there were more. But of course, it is hard. For as long as any of us can remember, the model for a Catholic Layperson was “Pray – Pay – Obey” and as for the clergy, their slogan was the same as Greyhound’s Bus Lines: “Take the bus and leave the driving to us”. The clergy were in charge, the laity were passive – at least when it came to active participation at liturgy. I cannot emphasize enough how much that has changed. Not just because the Second Vatican Council of the 1960s made it possible for lay people to read at mass and distribute communion. Not just because in the 1980s Cardinal Ratzinger (later Pope Benedict XVI) made it possible for females to serve at the altar as “altar girls”. But because the sexual abuse crisis is having an effect on the number of priests and priestly vocations. I will speak more about that situation in another pastor’s column. However, what that means for us now is – we need you! I need you, as Catholic laypeople to “lead – feed – succeed”. I know it sounds corny. But the old days are over. They actually have been for quite some time. We are finally hearing it.
I hope you will choose a ministry, teach in religious ed, sing in the choir, become active in one of the new groups that are forming in the parish. There is a lot that is going on here that is pushing back against the idea that the Catholic Church is in a state of decline. It may very well be elsewhere, and that impression is certainly affecting us all. I hear many of you say how sad it is. Others who speak of giving up. I understand that feeling. And yet. When we say we have faith we do not believe in the institution. Not ultimately. Read the Creed. “I believe in One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church” only comes at the end as the fourth article of the Creed. We believe in the Father who creates us, the Son who redeems us and the Spirit who makes us into the people God creates and redeems us to be. The institutional Church is only a means to that end. When it follows its best lights, it is, as the Buddhists say, “the finger pointing at the moon”. It is not the moon. Sadly, all too often, the Church acts as if it were the moon. That is, the object of faith rather than its servant. And sadly, all too often, many of us treat it as if it were. Rather than create local communities where Catholic faith and life continue and even thrive, when scandal hits, we go passive: we retreat rather than resist. I hope it goes without saying that I am here because I believe in creating a community of Catholic faith where all are welcome to come and worship and grow. But for that community to succeed it cannot be based on that old passive “Pay – Pray – Obey” model. There will just not be enough priests to make that work. It cannot be based on faith in the institutional Church – for it will soon be too weak and its reputation too damaged to make that credible. If our community is to succeed it needs to be based on us. THAT is the reason for Ministry Month, it is one part of a push by me and our pastoral team to invite everyone to get involved: to LEAD others in a ministry or a service in the Church. To FEED others either literally or spiritually through that involvement, and thus to SUCCEED as a
community of Catholic faith where all are welcome to come and learn and grow. Father Baker
PS Monday 10/14 is the last day I will be taking nominations for saints – thank you for all who have sent me lists of saints’ names! After I tally all the names, I will prepare our ballot so we as a parish can vote for the saints whose images will adorn the new shrines in our church.