HOLY INNOCENTS PARISH “WE GATHER TO PRAISE, TO BLESS AND TO PROCLAIM.”

431 BEDFORD ROAD, PLEASANTVILLE, NY

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

PARISH STAFF Fr. Hugh L. Burns, OP, Pastor

Fr. Frank Sutman, OP, Sr. Donna Kelly, CND, Pastoral Associate Fr. Gregory Doherty, OP (In Residence)

Maria Lamorgese 769-3297, x1 Director of Religious Education Joe DeSanctis 514-8731 Music Director Loretta Hotter 769-0025 Sacristan Eileen Bruehl 769-0025 x11 Parish Coordinator Thomas Conaty 769-0025 x30 Youth Minister Barbara Mackin 769-0025 x22 Business Manager afortino@hiparish.org 769-0025 x10 Bulletin Editor

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:15pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am Children’s Choir, 11am

and 5:15pm

Daily: 7:00am Monday-Friday, 8:30am Saturday 12:15pm Monday-Friday during Lent (Stations of the Cross Friday after 12:15pm Mass)

Our Lady of Pompeii, Saratoga Avenue Sunday: 10:00am

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2/24—Evening Vigil 5:15 Therese Marie Shepetuk 2/25—SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 Our Parishioners 9:00 Robert Iovino 10:00 (OLP) Emily Arceri 11:00 Peter Manchisi 5:15 Louis Sarro 2/26—Monday, Lenten Weekday 7:00 Maggie Anne Sheerin 12:15 Elena DeVico 2/27—Tuesday, Lenten Weekday 7:00 Joseph Meenan 12:15 Antonio DeRubeis 2/28—Wednesday, Lenten Weekday 7:00 Debra Caraccio 12:15 Frederick McGaffey 3/1—Thursday, Lenten Weekday 7.00 John McCarthy 12:15 Jose Zelaya 3/2—First Friday, Lenten Weekday 7:00 Marie Katherine Cammarota 12:15 Victims of the Margory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting in Florida 3/3—First Saturday, Lenten Weekday 8:30 Helen K. Shenefield 3/3—Evening Vigil 5:15 Ethel Vincenzo 3/4—THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 Our Parishioners 9:00 Alfred Murphy 10:00 (OLP) Anthony & Christina Santare 11:00 Josephine Fath 5:15 Carmen & Joseph Curzio

The Sanctuary Lamp at Holy Innocents burns

In Memory of Bob Morales

The Sanctuary Lamp at Our Lady of Pompeii burns In Memory of Brian Halloran

2018 FINANCE CORNER

Regular Maintenance

Feb. 4 $ 6,742.86 Feb. 11 $ 6,777.62 Peter’s Pence $ 1,689.00 Feb. 18 $ 5,962.05 $ 1,659.00

Please pray for the safety of our men and women in the military, especially those who are serving overseas.

Jimmy Fleming, Joyce Scholz, Deborah Migliorini, Antonio Soto, Mary Pat & Jack McMahon, Betty Burns, Mary Renna, Barbara Walters, Juan Portillo, Jacques Padawer, Kathy FioRito, Bonnie Proudian, Jeanne Cibirka, Lucia Carlucci, Jennifer Schneider, Elsie Vernon, Richard and Maryann Colucci, Maria Provenzano, Lee Franco, Joseph Drago, Gabrielle Sanchez, Olivia Bendus, Linda Iorizzo, Judy Chriss, Jane Chitty, Jean Balzone, Bernadette Harris, Angela Lynch, Beth Frankoviac, Rocco Zacarolli, Robert Sarro, Irene Ramirez, Eleanor Stockel, Nate Smith, Matthew Ryan Taylor, Nicholas Torres, Cathy Policastro, Mary Bachmann, Jaspare Miranda, Stephen Mercatili, Ray Aldes, Cissy Patane, Arthur Woods, Hernan Rebagliati, Bridget Tidd, Jane Richardson (Dublin, Ireland), Helen Burton, Sean Murphy, Kathleen Shortall, Baby George Driscoll, Michael Garris, Kevin Keane, Barbara Brady, Gavin Brady, Tara Morstatt, Emma Murphy, Gina Linss, Jackie Mastrolillo, Brendan Lennon, Claudia Brooks, Lil DeCarlo, Gidget Jimenez, Nicholas Kochek, Brian Egitto, Walter Morris, Anna Hutchinson, Kathy McCann, Mary Sheehan, Joseph DeSanctis (father of Joe DeSanctis), Bobby Murphy, Kevin Lange, Rebecca Conroy, Marie Silviotti, Joseph Donato, Chris Grammas, Matthew Spataro

MEMORIAL INTENTIONS You may request the Sanctuary Lamp in Holy Innocents Church or Our Lady of Pompeii Chapel to burn for two weeks in memory or in honor of a loved one. Intentions will be published in the weekly bulletin. All requests must be made in person at the Parish Office, Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm. Donation $20

ATTENTION PARISH PAY WE SHARE PARTICIPANTS

Please verify your account has transferred over correctly. Go to parish website: hiparish.org and follow the prompts.

2017 TAX LETTERS The 2017 Tax Letters will be mailed upon request. If you would like a copy of your 2017 donations please call the parish office Monday-Friday at 914-769-0025 or email: office@hiparish.org and we will be happy to provide one for you.

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Pastor’s Poetry Post-Its

THE WEEK AHEAD IN THE PARISH

Monday, February 26th: 11:00am—Bible Study Tuesday, February 27th: 11:00am—Lectio Divina Wednesday, February 28th: 6:00pm—Junior Choir 7:15pm—Adult Choir Thursday, March 1st: 7:30pm—Knitting/CrochetGroup

The Knitting/Crochet Group meets the 1st

Thursday of every month. All skill levels over the age of 16 are welcome. All items benefit our parish outreach programs. For more information please call Liz Dieter at 914-572-1453.

Friday, March 2nd: 6:00pm—American Heritage Girls Saturday, March 3rd: 4:30pm—Teen Choir

“For the Time Being”

He is the Way.

Follow Him through the Land of Unlikeliness;

You will see rare beasts,

And have unique adventures.

He is the Truth.

Seek Him in the Kingdom of Anxiety;

You will come to a great city that has expected

Your return for years.

He is the Life.

Love Him in the World of the Flesh;

And at your marriage

All its occasions shall dance for joy.

W. H. Auden (1907-1973)

Fr. Hugh, OP

THE PERFORMING ARTS OF PLEASANTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENTS

“The Sound of Music”

Dates & Times March 9th, 10th, 11th & 17th at 7:30pm;

March 16th at 2:00pm

Buy tickets online at: phsplay.org or order by phone at 1-866-967-8167.

Tickets may be purchased at the door one hour before all performances, if available.

Each week during Lent “Soup Suppers” are held at a local church in Pleasantville. The service begins with soup at 6:30pm followed by worship at 7:15pm Feb. 28th…..St. John’s Episcopal Church Mar. 7th……United Methodist Church Mar. 14th…..Emanuel Lutheran Church Mar. 21st…..Presbyterian Church

“As I have done for you, you should also do” (John 13:15)

March 29th is Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper, which includes the “Washing of the Feet.” If you would like to be a part of this moving ceremony, please call the Parish Office at 769-0025.

MASS & RE-CREATION LUNCHEON On Wednesday, March 7th our parishioners 55+ will gather for the 12:15pm Mass followed by a luncheon in the social hall. If you need transportation, please call parish office at 769-0025.

The Food Pantry is in need of the following donations:

Canned Beans, Low Salt Canned Vegetables, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Jello, Pudding

Chef Boyardee Products, Easter Candy

Please check expiration dates. As always we are very grateful for your generous donations.

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I hope and pray that everyone had a wonderful Winter Break! Our classes will resume on Monday, February 26, 2018. We will continue our Lenten Journey by focusing on the three pillars of this Liturgical Season: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. Many classes have been scheduled to receive Reconciliation. We thanks our beautiful Priests for always making themselves available to our Catechists and students. Our Seventh Grade classes have begun preparing for the Stations of the Cross. On Tuesday, March 20th we will be inviting the families to attend a reflection on the events of the last several hours of Jesus’ life. On Saturday, February 24th several of our volunteer Catechists joined me at the Riverview in Hastings on Hudson for the Annual Communion Breakfast. We were honored to be with the Most Reverend Gerald Walsh and Sr. Maureen Sullivan, OP. Our theme was THE CATECHIST AS A MISSIONARY DISCIPLE. There was much prayer, discussion and reflection as we shared with other parishes throughout the Archdiocese of New York. We were delighted to represent Holy Innocents Parish. We ask for your continued support and prayers as we journey through this Lenten Season. Maria Lamorgese, Director Phone 914-769-3297 ext. 1 mlamorgese@hiparish.org Looking ahead:

Thursday, March 8, 2018 Parent Meeting for Holy Communion

11am or 7pm in the Church

Saturday, March 10th & Sunday, March 11, 2018 Mass of Introduction

(Confirmation Candidates and Sponsors) 5:15pm

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ECUMENICAL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL August 6th through August 10th

9am to 12 Noon Lutheran Church, Manville Road

We are looking for Adult Volunteers to help us this year. If you are interested in helping in any capacity we ask that you attend our next meeting which will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 4pm. The meeting will be held at the Lutheran Church. All are welcome!

For further information please call Miss Maria at 914-769-3297, ext. 1

Another change to the liturgy during the season of Lent is the obvious omission of the Alleluia. Alleluia is a term of great joy, our singing the Alleluia is a way of participating in the angels’ worship, and a reminder that the kingdom of heaven is established on earth in the form of the church. In its place we sing an acclamation of praise. This year we are using the Lenten gospel acclamation by Christopher Walker. It is #132 in our hymnal. “Praise and honor, honor and glory, glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ!” We omit the Alleluia as a kind of verbal, (and musical) fast, not to depress the mood of the liturgy but to create a sense of anticipation and even greater joy when this familiar word of praise returns when we celebrate Easter and the resurrection of our Lord. The last singing of the Alleluia has led to some unique, beautiful and interesting customs including “burying the Alleluia” dating back to the Middle Ages. Modern faith formation classes may bury an Alleluia banner somewhere on the parish grounds, or place the word in a plastic Easter egg, as part of the Easter morning Easter egg hunt. In some French churches, the children of the choir would have a mock funeral, placing the words in a small casket. In the eleventh-century a hymn, titled, Alleluia, Dolce Carmen, was written as a beautiful farewell, it has been translated under the title, Alleluia, Song of Gladness. “We do not now deserve to sing the Alleluia forever; Guilt forces us to dismiss you, O Alleluia for the time approaches in which we must weep for our sins.” The medieval bishop and writer, William Durandus (1237-1296) explained that “we part from the Alleluia as from a beloved friend, whom we have embraced many times”. Easter is five weeks away, Sunday, April 1

st, and the

Alleluia will return after its Lenten rest. We invite you to sing it with incredible flourish as an expression of our Easter joy.

On March 6th at 7PM at the Croton Library, Parishioner and Historian, Dennis Corcoran, will take part in a Panel Discussion on “The Benedict Arnold and John Andre Conspiracy” during the American Revolution. All are invited to attend.

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The Youth Group meets Sunday evenings at 6:15pm. All 9th-12th graders are invited to join the Youth Group The Youth Group Mass is held the 1st Sunday of the month at 5:15pm If you have any questions please contact: TomConaty@hiparish.org

FEBRUARY 2018 Feb. 25th—Ronald McDonald House at 9:30am Feb. 25th—Cottage School Visit at 2:30pm Feb. 25th—Youth Group Meeting at 6:15pm

March 2018 Mar. 4th—Youth Group Mass at 5:15pm, followed by Meeting at 6:15pm

CYO SERVICE PROJECTS UPDATES!

The 6th Grade Boys Service Project involved direct outreach to a local family in urgent need of food. A Pleasantville parent who works as a teacher reached out to this group for help. A 9 year old student in her class was going without food. The family of four, including an infant was in an immediate and severe food crisis. The team’s donations included a supermarket gift card and more than 15, fully packed bags. The items were personally delivered and brought into the home and the family was extremely grateful and appreciative. The team ensured that this family will be food secure for the next long stretch. Coach: Traymore Team Parent: Rosen The 4th Grade Boys collected and donated supplies of cheerful band-aids, fun stickers and children’s coloring books for a local Pediatric Infusion Center for their young patients. Most of the children have implanted ports which allows for drawing blood and infusing medications. It is the highlight of a child’s day, when they have a choice of fun band-aids and stickers for a job well done. The team was able to replenish hope for these children as the center was running low on their supplies. Coaches: Samoyedny & Hundzynski Project Organizer: Dispenza

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PARISH COUNCIL The Parish Council of Holy Innocents is comprised of dedicated parishioners willing to share their individual talents to serve the parish. The council works with the pastor and parish staff in an advisory capacity to support and enhance the life and ministries of the parish. Each year, new members are added to the council for a term of three years. This year the council is hoping to add eight new members. Parish council members should be interested in leading or assisting our various committees including but not limited to the following: Liturgy, Communications/Public Relations, Fundraising, Spiritual Life and Social Outreach. Nominating petitions will be available in the narthex, parish hall and at Our Lady of Pompeii until Sunday, March 18th. At this time, please give prayerful consideration to volunteering as a member of the Parish Council. For additional information or questions, contact Bridget Dinardi at 914-584-0941 or bpplus4@aol.com.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT February 25, 2018

First Reading: Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18

God ordered Abraham to take his beloved only son to Moriah and offer him as a sacrifice. Abraham built an altar and took out a knife to sacrifice his son Isaac. But God called out to him and told him of blessings that would be bestowed on him and his descendants because he had been willing to do what God had asked. Second Reading: Romans 8:31b-34

Paul reminds the people that God did not spare his only Son, but gave him up for the sake of all people. This proves God views us all as his children, and that no person can harm or condemn us because God will protect us. Gospel: Mark 9:2-10

Jesus led Peter, James and John up a high mountain, where he conversed with Elijah and Moses. A voice proclaimed ‘This is my Son, my beloved. Listen to him.” Then Jesus was alone and warned them not to tell anyone what they had seen until he had risen from the dead.

LENTEN YOUNG ADULT RETREAT: “What Is God’s Plan for My Life?”

Get away from the hustle and bustle of life and get clarity on God’s purpose and plan for your life during our Lenten Young Adult Retreat Weekend, March 23-25, at the Graymoor Spiritual Life Center. Situated along the Appalachian Trail atop a mountain overlooking the Hudson River Valley, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more peaceful place to get re-focused and re-energized. Single, Catholic men and women, 18-40, are welcome. For more information go to:

atonementfriars.org/young-adult-retreat-weekends or contact Paul Krenzelok, 845-424-2122,

pkrenzelok@atonementfriars.org.

SAVE THE DATE 2018 WOMEN’S CORNERSTONE RETREAT

As we move through these winter months, doesn’t a day away from the busyness of everyday life sound inviting? Why not treat yourself to a day of reflection and spiritual renewal that will make a difference in your life? The retreat will be held from 8:30am-5:00pm on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Maryknoll Sisters, Ossining. For additional information, please call Patrice Scully-Murray at 914-374-6471, Kim Case at 914-924-1606, or Sr. Eileen Finnerty at 914-941-2556. We hope to see YOU at the retreat!

ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER... Please join St. Dominic Council for a St. Patrick’s Day Feast on Sat, March 10th at 7PM, at St. Dominic Council, 874 Franklin Ave, Thornwood. Our homemade menu features Corned Beef and Cabbage, Roasted

Chicken, Lamb Stew and Oven Poached Salmon, Salad and, of course, Irish Soda Bread, Beer, Wine and Soda all for only $20.00 per person. Come out a bit early for the best St. Patrick’s deal in town. Reserve early, this is one of our best events. Please RSVP by March 5, 2018 t o G r a n d K n i g h t M i k e D e F l o r i o a t mickd004@verizon.net or phone 914-490-6700.