The Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parishlife NOVEMBER 10, 2024 The Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our Parish School’s Open House (pg 4) Theology Thursday (pg 7) Parish Council Minutes (pg 9)

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Welcome!

The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Monica, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, St. Stephen of Hungry opens its doors to 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, lifestyle, nationality, economic status, and age, we endeavor to live as a community of faith.

We invite you to join our family: a family seeking to know and love Jesus Christ!

Parish Staff

Weekly Schedule

Daily Mass: Mon - Sat, 12:00 PM Pastor: Rev. Donald C. Baker ................. frdcab@stelmo79.org Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 PM Parish Manager: Jennifer DeSpirito....jdespirito@stelmo79.org Sunday Mass: 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, 5:00 PM Sacristan: Pedro Pizarro.......................ppizarro@stelmo79.org Confessions: Saturdays at 5:00 PM* Administration: Gladys Tejada..............gtejada@stelmo79.org (*or by appointment) Pastoral Associate: Taryn Tonelli...........ttonelli@stelmo79.org Pastoral Associate: Maryann Tyrer.........mtyrer@stelmo79.org Devotions Plant Manager:Guillermo Vanegas....gvanegas@stelmo79.org Miraculous Medal on Mondays after 12:00 PM Music Director: John Zupan...................jzupan@stelmo79.org mass in the church and live online

Weekend Associate: .........................Rev. Anthony Ciorra, IVD Weekend Associate: ..............................Rev. Edward Beck, CP Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Wedding Coordinator: Debbi Burdett...dbweddingsnyc@gmail.com

Every Friday after the 12:00 PM mass until 3:00 PM in the church and live online

Divine Mercy Every Friday at 3:00 PM in the church and online Vespers (Evening Prayer) Every Friday at 5:10 PM in the chapel and online

Contact

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Our church is located at 413 E. 79th St, New York, NY 10075 Our parish center is located at 406 E. 80th St, New York, NY 10075 (Phone): 212 - 288 - 6250 (Fax): 212 - 570 - 1562 (Email): info@stelmo79.org The parish center offices hours are

Monday/Wednesday.............................. 9 AM - 4 PM Tuesday/Thursday ................................. 9 AM - 7 PM Saturday ................................................ 10 AM - 2 PM The office is closed Friday and Sunday and weekdays from 1 -2 PM for lunch.

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Saturdays at 5:00 PM or by appointment Anointing of the Sick Every third Saturday of the month after the 12:00 PM mass Baptisms & Marriages Please call the parish office for more information.

Communion for the Homebound: Those wishing to receive communion, but unable to travel to church due to illness/age, please contact the parish office for arrangements.

Mass Intentions

Saturday, November 9, Vigil 5:30 PM -Theresa -Theresa Vasquez Sunday, November 10, The Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM - Martha Carolina Hulton Gonzalez, Michael and Richard Gonzalez 10:00 AM - Deborah Pinchuk 12:00 PM - All Parishioners 5:00 PM - Joseph Hensler Monday, November 11, St. Martin of Tours 12:00 PM - Michael Egan Tuesday, November 12, St. Josaphat 12:00 PM - Judit Csiki Wednesday, November 13, St. Francis Xavier 12:00 PM - Imelda Litrenta (Living) Thursday, November 14, Weekday 12:00 PM - Jose Ortiz Litrenta (Living) Friday, November 15, Weekday 12:00 PM - Adela D. Molina Saturday, November 16, Weekday 12:00 PM - Margaret Jane Challen

Sanctuary Lamp/Bread and Wine This week’s sanctuary lamp and bread and wine is in memory of

Michael Egan

Offered by Noreen Egan

Collections

WEEK ENDING 10/27/24

10/26, 5:30 PM Mass Attendance: 123 Collections: $821.00 10/27, 8:00 AM Mass Attendance: 111 Collections: $558.00 10/27, 10:00 AM Mass Attendance: 169 Collections: $806.00 10/27 12:00 PM Mass Attendance: 173 Collections: $2761.00 10/27, 5:00 PM Mass Attendance: 158 Collections: $949.00 Gross Online WeShare Collections: $1102.00

TOTAL: $6997.00

Prayers for the Sick

Angela Mitchell Daniel Murphy Sebastian Escobar Antoinette Paone Nancy Salerno Angela Mitchell Daniel Murphy Giancarlo Tonelli

Steven Moses Desiree Amato Parke Peter Farley Mary Ann Ruddick Marybeth Hart Galvin Anne Sabatini Maria Simanca

Rafael Parra Fredy Beras Peggy Schroeder

Eric Pappert Joseph Catalano

Prayers for the Deceased

Weekly Observances & Readings

Sunday, 11/10: The 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 11 Kgs 17:10-16/Heb 9:24-28/Mk 12:38-44 or 12:41-44 Monday, 11/11: Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop Ti 1:1-9/Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday, 11/12:

Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Lk 17:7-10

Wednesday, 11/13:

Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin Ti 3:1-7/Lk 17:11-19

Thursday, 11/14: Weekday Phlm

Phlm 7-20/Lk 17:20-25 Friday, 11/15: Weekday 22 Jn 4-9/Lk 17:26-37

Saturday, 11/16:

Weekday 3 Jn 5-8/Lk 18:1-8

Next Sunday, 11/17: The 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Dn Dn 12:1-3/Heb 10:11-14, 18/Mk 13:24-32

Baptism Announcement On Sunday, November 10 at 12 PM, we baptize

Kieran William McEnery

Daniel W. McEnery & Samantha N. McClellan

Please join us in congratulationing this family as they celebrate their child’s new life in Christ!

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JOIN US for an OPEN HOUSE You’ll have a chance to tour the school; meet parents, students, and members of the administrative team; gain insight into our application process; and learn about the amazing benefits of attending Saint Stephen of Hungary School!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 AT 8:30 AM To register and for more information, email admissions@saintstephenschool.org

A 2023 National Blue Ribbon School 408 EAST 82ND STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10028

(212) 288 - 1989

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Prime Time: A Ministry for the Prime of Our Life PROUDLY PRESENTS

CREATING A PLAN:

Preserving Your Assets to Protect Yourself and Your Family Attorney Michael N. Connors of Connors and Sullivan will present an informative seminar on a wide range of estate planning, probate and elder law topics. Mr Connors has appeared on CNN, ABC news, NY1 as well as the Catholic channel, NET TV. He has been named one of New York Magazine’s legal leaders for his knowledge of the law and his ability to use that knowledge in the best interest of his clients. Learn how to protect, preserve, and direct your assets at every stage of life.

A question and answer period will follow the seminar.

DATE:

Monday, November 18, 2024

TIME:

6:30 PM

PLACE:

The Parish Center* 406 E. 80th Street

(between 1st and York Ave)

*Wheelchair Accessible

For more information, contact primetime@stelmo79.org

(212) 288 - 6250

406 E. 80th Street, New York, NY 10075

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Explanatory Mass

NOV

Have you ever wondered why we say and do what we say and do at mass? Have you ever wished someone would just stop and explain what is going on during the celebration of the Eucharist? Your opportunity has arrived! Fr. Baker will celebrate mass in our St. Elizabeth of Hungary Chapel (406 E. 80th Street), stopping throughout to explain things. Come and join us and deepen your understanding and appreciation of the mass. (6:30 PM in the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Chapel)

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Faith & Politics: A Non-Partisan Discussion, Pt 2 Election Day is behind us - now what? Maryann Tyrer will lead a discussion about being a person of faith in the aftermath of a contentious election, dealing with uncertainty and changes, and hopefully keeping holiday visits from becoming political shouting matches. (6:30 PM in the Parish Center)

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

NOV

This year, we have the privilege of hosting this annual gathering of people of many different faiths and traditions, all coming together to give thanks to God. Join us for this service of prayer, reflection, and song. A reception will follow so that we may get to know our neighbors. (7:00 PM in the Church)

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DEC

5, 12, 19

Advent Evening Prayer and Reflection

Join us for one or all of these prayerful evenings of song, psalms, and prayers, focusing on the Advent themes of Hope, Joy, and Justice. A light reception will follow each evening.

(6:30 PM in the Church)

(212) 288 - 6250

406 E. 80th St, New York, NY 10075

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Parish Council Minutes

St. Monica, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, St. Stephen of Hungary

The Parish Council met on October 30, 2024, and discussed the following: Feast Day/ International Food Festival recap – it was very well attended and successful!

More than 80 people attended the History of Yorkville; people enjoyed the presentation.

This year’s Parish Theme Banner arrived and will be hung on the front of the church at the beginning of Advent: “All Are Welcome in This Place. Welcome Home” Jennifer DeSpirito gave a year-end financial update. We are planning for two big projects next year: 1) repair/replace the church roof (top and both side roofs) and 2) renovate the Parish Hall and include an elevator. It will be necessary to have a capital campaign.

Liz’s Pantry opened on Sat 10/26. While not many people came to collect food, those who did were grateful and it made a difference. Community outreach is underway, and the pantry’s next monthly distribution is 11/23.

The Green Team is planning for next year’s celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Season of Creation Laudato Si’. They are connecting with other parishes.

A bake sale to raise money for the various ministries in our parish will be held on Sunday 11/24 after the 10 AM and 12 PM masses, and prior to the 3PM concert.

The first monthly French Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 on Sunday 11/10.

16TH ANNUAL

Thanksgiving Dinner A meal of gratitude with our beloved Yorkville community THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2024, 1:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM)

Tickets are on sale for $5 a person, and purchases must be made in person at the Parish Center during office hours.

We need your help - scan the QR code to volunteer!

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NOVEMBER 10, 2024 - The 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Children’s Liturgy of the Word will take place during the 10 AM mass on November 10, 17, 24, and December 8, and 15.

K-8 Religious Education and Preparation: •

Religious Education for Grades 1-8 is 10-11:55 AM in the Parish Center (406 East 80th). If you still need to register, you must come early to do so – no children can be dropped off if not registered!

Adult Sacraments of Initiation (RCIA): • Have you ever considered becoming Catholic? 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 to discuss the process! We meet weekly, 1:15-3 PM in the Parish Center (406 East 80th).

Adult Faith Formation Opportunities: • Group of Guys Men’s Faith Sharing group meets every Tuesday at 12noon in the Parish Center, and all men are welcome to join.

• Adult Faith Formation resumed on October 6 after the noon mass, and Theology Thursday resumed on October 3. Visit our website for more information!

• Theology Thursday - Join us on November 14 at 6:30pm in the Parish Center (406 East 80th St.) for a non-partisan discussion of Faith and Politics After a Contentious Election, led by Maryann Tyrer.

• During November bring pictures of your departed loved ones for our St. Joseph Altar.

• Veterans Day – Monday, November 11. The Church and Parish Center will be closed, and Mass will be at 9am in the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Chapel (406 East 80th St.) Prayer After an Election God of all nations, Father of the human family, we give you thanks for the freedom we exercise and the many blessings of democracy we enjoy in these United States of America.

We ask for your protection and guidance for all who devote themselves to the common good, working for justice and peace at home and around the world.

We lift up all our duly elected leaders and public servants, those who will serve us as president, as legislators and judges, those in the military and law enforcement.

Heal us from our differences and unite us, O Lord, with a common purpose, dedication, and commitment to achieve liberty and justice in the years ahead for all people, and especially those who are most vulnerable in our midst.

Amen.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Two First Communions

A Work in Progress The other day I was speaking with a parishioner who wanted to have a recep5on for one of the new ministries in our parish. They wanted to do it in the parish center’s Angelo Room. I said that while the Angelo Room can seat about 40 comfortably, anything bigger would have to take place in the back of the church. I then mused, “Of course when we have our parish hall back, there won’t be a problem . . .” to which they replied, “We have a parish hall? Where is that?”

When St. Monica’s Church was constructed in 1879, a “lower church” was built, which when the “upper church” was complete, became a hall for concerts, par5es, dances and other social events. In the ‘80s the pastor allowed Alcoholics Anonymous to carve a dedicated center for their ac5vi5es out of a por5on of the parish hall. This change caused the hall to lose its Permit for Public Assembly. ThereaPer no more than 75 people could legally congregate there.

Although the hall con5nued to be used for parish gatherings, its condi5on deteriorated over the years. In 2018, because of the sale of the church’s air rights, we were able to air condi5on the church. The installa5on of the ductwork required the removal of the hall’s ceiling. Closer inspec5on of its floor revealed that the wooden floor beams were roUen and the floor was unsafe. As a result of all of this, we stopped using the hall.

Back then we expected the sale of the air rights would enable us to renovate the parish hall quickly. We planned to start the renova5on in 2020. By the 5me we began to emerge from the pandemic in 2022, our finances were much different. In 2018 we had invested a chunk of the air rights money in a Capital Projects Fund, which was earmarked for the many projects we have undertaken over the years. That fund originally had sufficient funds to cover the renova5on of the parish hall. But a series of storms revealed serious problems with our roofs in 2021. During a roof inspec5on we discovered that the façade of the church was falling off and needed immediate repair. We completed that project in the summer of 2023.

The unexpected repair of the facade depleted the bulk of the Capital Projects Fund. The sale of St. Elizabeth’s plus the remaining money in that fund might cover the cost of the roofs, but the renova5on of the parish hall is s5ll on hold.

Any renova5on of the hall will mean regaining the Permit for Public Assembly. It will require changes in access, ligh5ng and safety. To be handicapped accessible it will need an elevator that will give access to the upper church, the parish hall and will have access to a new entrance on street level that is welcoming and aUrac5ve.

The roofs will have to come first of course, but then (as soon as we have the money) the hall. You will hear more about this soon!

Regaining the use of the parish hall would be such a blessing for the parish. It would also be the last item to be completed from “the Plan” that our former Parish Manager, Michael Ward and I developed in 2015. These last nine years have been filled with things that have made its comple5on complicated. Nevertheless, I have hope that the work will be done by 2029. Why is that year so important? It is the 150th anniversary of St. Monica parish, and the 100th anniversary of St. Stephen of Hungary School! You can be certain that it will be a year of celebra5on, and I hope a fundamental part of that celebra5on will be able to take place in a new parish hall, so that aPer so many years, our parish and school communi5es can grow into and use the new and renovated facili5es we have so pa5ently waited for.

—Father Baker

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