October 17, 2021

Parish life Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

10/17/2021

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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.

Sunday, October 17th Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00am The Sedrosser Family 10:00am Armando Rio 12:00pm All Parishioners 5:00pm Thomas Reilly

Monday, October 18th St. Luke 12pm Annette Williams Tuesday, October 19th Saints John de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues 12pm Pablo Damian Litrenta (Living)

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:

Wednesday, October 20th Weekday 12pm Mary McCarthy

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

Saturday, October 16th Vigil 5:30pm Carrie Finley Voinche

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

Mass Intentions

Thursday, October 21st Weekday 12pm Mary J. Reilly Friday, October 22nd Weekday 12:00pm Liliana R. Caniggia Litrenta (Living)

Saturday, October 23rd Weekday 12:00pm George Finnerty

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

Baptism Announcement

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 Juliana Lango, Zita Silverman, Gerard Breslin, Andy McGillicuddy, Geraldine McCabe, Frank Simanca, Christine Flaherty & all those ill with or recovering from the COVID-19 virus and all Victims of Military Activities PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED Rev. Kazimirez Kowalski.

Rev. Owen Lafferty, James Neary, Mahesh Masur, Steve Burdett, Jennifer DeMello, Gabriella Petito, Lirika Buzhada & Edward Moreno

Today, October 17th there will be a Baptism service at 1:30pm At this service we will be baptizing: Benjamin Oliver Zachar Please join us in congratulating: Glen William Zachar & Patricia Salhar 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

Today’s Readings First Reading — My servant shall justify many, and their guilt he shall bear (Isaiah 53:10-11).

Psalm — Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33).

Second Reading — Let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help (Hebrews 4:14-16).

Gospel — Whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all (Mark 10:35-45 [42-45]).

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: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18;Lk 10:1-9 Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21;

Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94;Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Rom 8:1-11; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-6; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52

Fordham Preparatory School-Open House

Fordham Preparatory School Forming Leaders in Faith, Scholarship, and Service since 1841 Is offering an Open House-Saturday, October 30, 11:00 am Admissions Office Contact Information 718-584-8367 admissions@fordhamprep.org

Par � L�fe Our Young Adult Ministry (geared towards ages 18-39, but all are welcomed) will be hosting its first Wine & Cheese since pre-pandemic!

Please join us on Sunday, October 31st, after the 5pm Mass for a glass of wine, some cheese and great conversation at the back of the church! It’s sure to be spook-tacular!

Our Senior Ministry had a fantastic meeting this past Friday! They talk about planning for funerals and so much more!

If you’re interested in joining, the next meeting will be held on November 19th at 1pm in the Parish Center.

Our Media Ministry is

Our Social Media

actively recruiting! If you are

accounts are an easy way

interested in helping us with

to stay informed and

the livestream cameras,

connect with other Parish

taking pictures for our social

Members. Be sure to

media accounts or if you

follow us on Youtube,

have ideas about posts (even if just a meme) please

Facebook, Instagram and Twitter by searching our

contact Jasmine Gomez at Jgomez@stelmo79.org She

username: STELMO79

will be happy to connect with you and train you!

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K-8 Religious Education and Sacramental Preparation: •

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Sunday sessions begin at 11:11am on Zoom! We conclude at 11:55am. Zoom links are emailed to registered families each Friday. The timing of Religious Ed sessions allows your family to attend the Mass of your choice (in person or via Zoom). Participating 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!

We are accepting late registrations for the next few weeks. Please register online at stelmo79.org, or in person at the Parish Center (406 East 80th St.) You can now pay your fees online using a credit card.

First Penance is celebrated in December, so it is important to register your child now if they are eligible for First Communion this Spring. Our First Penance Family Retreat is coming up on November 6 at 10am!

The Archdiocese of New York requires a minimum of two consecutive years of either Catholic School or Parish Religious Education prior to the reception of First Communion or Confirmation.

Adult Faith Formation: •

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Gather with other Catholics, and with those considering becoming Catholic, to learn more about the Scriptures and our Catholic Faith in a communal setting over a cup of coffee or tea. Bring your questions and musings! 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.

Each Sunday, following the 12noon Mass and concluding at 3pm, in the Parish Center. All materials provided. All are welcome!

Adult faith formation also benefits children and youth. An adult community whose faith is wellformed and lively will more effectively pass that faith on to the next generation. Moreover, the witness of adults actively continuing their own formation shows children and youth that growth in faith is lifelong and does not end upon reaching adulthood. (from Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 1999.)

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.

Five Minute Jesus

Using the Gospel for Prayer – The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 24, 2021 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 Mark 10: 46-52 As Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging. On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, "Jesus, son of David, have pity on me." And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he kept calling out all the more, "Son of David, have pity on me." Jesus stopped and said, "Call him." So they called the blind man, saying to him, "Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you." He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Jesus said to him in reply, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man replied to him, "Master, I want to see." Jesus told him, "Go your way; your faith has saved you." Immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way.

Monday 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?

Tuesday Why do you think Bartimaeus was sitting on the side of the road? What does that say about his place in society and does it surprise you that he would cry out to Jesus?

Wednesday Why do you think the crowd goes from silencing Bartimaeus to “take courage”? What do you think it says about our humanity?

Thursday In last Sunday’s Gospel, James and John made a request of Jesus but His response to them differs from his response to Bartimaeus. Why do you think that is? What can we learn from that difference?

Friday What does Jesus mean when He says, “Go your way; your faith has saved you.”? What does that mean for us today?

Saturday Bartimaeus begged Jesus for what he needed most and he received it. What do you need most at this time in your life? Take a moment to talk with Jesus about it.

will return next week From the Pastor’s Desk 10.17.2021 Renovation Continues Many of you remember the convent for St. Monica’s School. Long-time parishioners recount memories of meetings there, of the sisters who lived there, and a few even remember the building that existed there before the convent was built in the 1950s.

That convent became the parish center in 2015. To say that it needed a renovation is an understatement. We did the essentials; a new roof, paint, plaster, a thorough cleaning, a new kitchen, and a renovated and refurbished chapel, which now serves as an alternative worship space for smaller gatherings, masses, weddings and on Friday evenings, Vespers.

However, there were several structural issues that needed attention. The windows were rotting, broken and many were unopenable. The boiler, while serviceable, was inefficient. The roof was leaking. The front façade needed work, the public spaces in the parish center needed air conditioning and we had to create handicapped accessibility, at least to the main office, for parishioners in wheelchairs and on walkers.

Some of that work was addressed as part of the Renew and Rebuild Capital campaign. However, it is time to begin the final set of projects: handicapped accessibility to the main floor, air-conditioning and new windows.

Phase one will begin on Monday October 18th. The first week of work is abatement of the windows. This work will be outside. All safety protocols will be followed, including an air monitoring company on site. It will be perfectly safe to be in and around the parish center during this work. The abatement should be complete by Sunday October 24th, weather permitting.

Starting on October 25th we will begin construction work. This will mean the main entrance of the parish center will be blocked off, and anyone visiting the parish center will have to come in through the chapel doors.

We will set up a reception desk for Gladys Tejada to meet people and take phone calls there. The old windows will be removed, and some will be provided temporary glass windows and others plywood coverings, until the final windows arrive in late winter/early spring. During this period the piping and electric work for the HVAC system will begin.

Monday November 1st we are expecting the work on the ramp to begin. It is expected to take about 4 weeks and the first phase of construction should be completed by Christmas. Given the lead time for the windows (20-24 weeks), phase two, which will entail the installation of the permanent windows and the completion of the HVAC system, will take place in late winter/early spring.

By Christmas there will be handicapped accessibility to the first floor of the parish center, including the parish offices, the Angelo Room and the kitchen. And by spring the major work on the parish center will be complete.

We hope that it will continue to serve the parish for many years to come.

Father Baker

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

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