St. Francis of Assisi Church 128 Parrott Road, West Nyack, NY 10994 ∙ 845-634-4957 ∙ Fax 845-639-6629

Website: www.stfrancis-assisi.org ∙ Email: stfrancisassisiparish@gmail.com

December 6, 2020 ∙ Second Sunday of Advent

PRAY TO THE LORD Prayer for the sick in our parish and in our families is so important. Please leave this list of the sick near the place where you pray each day to remember them throughout the week.

Peter Toole, Joanne Justyna, Margaret Teegan, Kate Dobransky, Bobby Knoblock, Frances Tozzi, Wanda Winnicki, John F. Bladel, Glen Hampson, Eileen Rooney, Kevin Danahy, George Bremermann, Linda DeMauro, Angela Festa, Rosa Santos, Gary Longo, Bill McCallon, Brandon Bloom, Tracy Abamont, Stephen Madden, Willy McCue, Theresa Worster, Daryl Christiansen, Brooks Andrew Brega, Mary Horan, Tommy Valentines, Kyle Petrocelli, Jack Ryan, Arlene Ferraro, Jennifer Johnson, Stephanie Scalisi, Sebastian DeLuca, Vincent DeStaso, Arthur Donohue, Chris Devine, TJ Hogan, Geralynn Lynn, Noah Diaz, Carol Neil, Billy Martucci, Fred Ratto, Ruth Walker, Tommy McGuire, Ellen Bloom, Evelyn Mack, Ciaran Green, Florence Navarro, Cetrea Rosen, George Wolf, Christopher Mastropolo, Colleen Friendlich, Kiley Fantino-Brunson, Charles Kelly, Luke DeDomenico (Knips), Ian MacFarlane, Steven Lynn, Jean Marie Lester, Chris Ravanello, Kathleen O’Connell, Shirley Varon, Janet Martin, Baby Sofia Grace Velluci, Rhonda O’Brien, Fiona McCarthy, Michael Martin, Dominique Smallings, Celestino Guliman, Edwin Boyle, Pierce McManus, Bridget Kunz, James Hanley, Kathleen O’Connor, Gabrielle DiCarlo, John Casale, Barbara Ferraro, Patricia Iannucelli, Robert Ronan, Robert Treacy, Dorothy Andrade, Susan Tynatishon, Lizy Mathews, Edward Boyanoski, Mary Valastro, Madison Martignetti, Barbara McEntee, Jimmy Dempsey, Isabella Barone, Margaret Cassidy, Denice Smith, Marie Valentine, Nella Ferlich, Stephen Bailey, Elizabeth Colucci, Darrin Wiekamp, Jared Cummings, and Lucy Navarro.

Please contact the parish office by either phone (845)634-4957 or email stfrancisassisiparish@gmail.com, if you would like to add or remove someone’s name from the prayer list. If you are aware of someone who is no longer sick, please let us know so that we can ensure that there is room for others in need of prayer.

The Week of 12/6 - 12/13

Saturday, December 5 5:30pm Mass Antonina Rondinella req. by Louis & Vita Socci Sunday, December 6 8:30am Mass Frank & Santa Millo; Frank Aiello req. by Mafalda & Rosalie Aiello 10:15am Mass George & Diane Patisso req. by Mr. & Mrs. George Patisso 12Noon Mass Kathleen McKiernan req. by The Sagarbarria Family Monday, December 7 9:00am Mass Elizabeth Pitcher req. by Clare’s Cove Volunteers 7:30pm Vigil Mass Janice & Benjamin Tripodo req. by Joe & Cathy Saladino Tuesday, December 8 ~ I C 9:00am Mass Robert Thomases req. by Susan Chevalier 12Noon Mass Dora & Pina Grosso req. by Ofelia Monaco 7:30pm Mass Ben & Janice Tripodo req. by Joe & Cathy Saladino Wednesday, December 9 9:00am Mass James & Bridget Murray req. by Joe & Donna Nugent and Family Thursday, December 10 9:00am Mass Mass for the People Friday, December 11 9:00am Mass Brian Lally req. by Joe & Donna Nugent and Family Saturday, December 12 9:00am Mass Brendan King req. by Theresa King 5:30pm Mass John McManus req. by Ann McManus & Family Sunday, December 13 8:30am Mass Mary LaMotta & Venerina Trapani req. by Mafalda & Rosalie Aiello 10:15am Mass Michael B. Concannon req. by The Concannon Family 12Noon Mass John Garvey req. by Kay Garvey & Family

DID YOU KNOW? If you have difficulty getting up to receive Holy Communion, the front row on both sides of the back section are reserved so that the Eucharistic Ministers can come directly to you. Please feel free to use these seats - your family is welcome to sit with you. The pews are marked “Reserved.”

We are very grateful to those in the military who have dedicated themselves to protect our liberty and freedom. Please keep our troops in your prayers, especially Bill Knips, Paul Golando, Nicholas D’Urso, Connor McKiernan, Patrick Sullivan, and William Benagh.

If you have an intention for Mass, consider presenting the gifts of bread and wine during that celebration. Please arrive early and inform the ushers before Mass.

II. William Widmer & Christy Carty

A Prayer for AdventA Prayer for AdventA Prayer for Advent

O Mary, give us a heart as beautiful, pure,

and spotless as yours. A heart like yours

so full of love and humility. May we be able to receive Jesus

as the bread of life, to love him as you loved him,

to serve him under the mistreated face of the poor.

We ask this through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

~ St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

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Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 8th ~ Holy Day of Obligation

Masses are as follows: Monday, Dec. 7th at 7:30pm

Tuesday, Dec. 8th at 9am, 12noon & 7:30pm

The Week of 12/6 - 12/13

Second Sunday of Advent

Sunday · Masses - 8:30am; 10:15am; 12noon (Church)

Monday · Advent Morning Prayer - 8:45am (Church) · Mass - 9am (Church) · Religious Education - 5-6:30pm (Rader Hall/Classrooms) · Immaculate Conception Vigil Mass - 7:30pm (Church)

Tuesday ~ Immaculate Conception · Advent Morning Prayer - 8:45am (Church) · Mass - 9am; 12noon; 7:30pm (Church) · Scripture Study - 10am (Classrooms 14,15) · Religious Education - 4:30-6pm (Rader Hall/Classrooms) · Religious Education - 7-8:30pm (Rader Hall/Classrooms) · Rosary of Light - 7pm (Church) · National Night of Prayer - 8-10pm

Wednesday

· Advent Morning Prayer - 8:45am (Church) · Mass - 9am (Church) · Religious Education - 4:30-6pm (Rader Hall/Classrooms) · Religious Education - 7-8:30pm (Rader Hall/Classrooms)

Thursday · Advent Morning Prayer - 8:45am (Church) · Mass - 9:00am (Church) · Clare’s Cove - 10am - 1pm · Religious Education - 5-6:30pm (Rader Hall/Classrooms) · Catholic in Recovery Meeting - 7:30pm (Classrooms 14,15)

Friday · Advent Morning Prayer - 8:45am (Church) · Mass - 9am (Church) · Clare’s Cove - 10am - 1pm · American Heritage Girls Meeting - 6:30pm (Classrooms 14,15)

Saturday

· Advent Morning Prayer - 8:45am (Church) · Mass - 9am (Church) · Clare’s Cove - 10am - 1pm · Rosary - 11:30am (Church) · Mass ~ Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - 12noon (Church) · Confession - 4:30pm (Church) · Mass - 5:30pm (Church)

Sunday

· Masses - 8:30am; 10:15am; 12noon (Church)

PARISH REGISTRATION: We welcome all new members to our parish family. Please register at the Rectory office. We want to know and serve you. Please become an active part of our parish community. All adults (over age 21) who are working should register in the parish themselves and should use envelopes or the website link to ParishGiving.org (online giving) to support the parish.

Current parishioners: Please notify the parish office if you are changing your address and/or phone number so that we may have accurate records.

The following remain C U F N Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adult Choir, Adult Faith Formation

Altar Server Training Catholic Daughters of America,

Children’s Choir, Heritage Quilters Guild, Homebound Ministry

Knights of Columbus, Share the Word St. Francis Quilting Ministry

West Nyack Seniors Women’s Book discussion (online meetings are scheduled)

Youth Group (online meetings are scheduled)

The Morning Prayer of the Church in advent is prayed each morning at 8:45am,

Monday-Saturday. Please join us in this special prayer celebration.

St. Francis Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. New members are most welcome. For more information, please contact Sr. Pat by phone (845)634-4957 or emailsfaphogan@gmail.com.

Women’s Book Discussion American Dirt

~ Jeanine Cummins When: January 5, 2021

Time: 2:00 PM Where: Virtual (ZOOM)

The parish offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 8th in observance of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

As we celebrate Our Lady as the Patroness of the United States under her title of the Immaculate Conception,

we will pray the Rosary in her honor on December 8, at 7:00 pm.

Reconciliation Monday Monday, December 21st from 4-8pm

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December 6, 2020 Month of the Immaculate Conception

Dear friends in the Lord:

Soon our parishes will collect an offering for the Retirement Fund for Religious, an annual appeal that benefits some 30,000 senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests.

As Christians, we are called to "serve the Lord with gladness' (Ps 100:2). Our elderly religious offer a shining example of what it means to answer this call. During their days of active ministry, they worked tirelessly to build Catholic schools and hospitals, promote social justice, and embrace the neediest among us. In retirement, many continue in volunteer ministry, and all pray for the needs of our Church and world. Inspired by love, their service, past and present, is marked by joy and a deep desire to do the will of God.

As you may know, many religious communities find it increasingly difficult to provide for aging members. Most older religious worked for little or no pay. Today, their communities do not have enough retirement savings. At the same time, health-care costs continue to rise, and fewer members are able to serve in compensated ministry.

Your gift, which will be collected on December 13, provides vital funding for medications, nursing care, and more. It also helps religious congregations plan for future retirement needs, even as they continue to serve the People of God.

I am grateful to you, also, for your support of the Cardinal's Annual Stewardship Appeal which, in addition to other worthy causes, provides assistance to our retired archdiocesan priests at the St. John Vianney Clergy Residence in Riverdale.

I understand you are asked to support many worthy causes. I invite you only to give what you can. Most importantly, please pray for God's continued blessing on all our women and men religious. Rest assured, they are praying for you. To learn more about the collection and whom it supports, visit www.usccb.org/retiredreligious.

With gratitude and prayerful best wishes to all for a blessed Advent season, I am,

Devotedly yours in Christ,

Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan

We are pleased to announce that Catholic in Recovery has resumed weekly meetings on Thursdays at 7:30pm. We ask that all participants please wear masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. For more information, please contact Emily at catholicinrecoverysfa@gmail.com or leave a message at the rectory, (845)634-4957.

Understanding the Creed II Last week we looked at one of the theological terms used in the newer translation of the Nicene Creed, the word “consubstantial.” This week we look at another one of these beautiful and profound words that describes the mystery of the Son of God becoming a man. The Creed reads, “…and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.” The word “incarnate” is a “big”, theological term that beautifully expresses the truth of the mystery of this holy season of Advent. The first thing to mention about this term is that, like the word consubstantial, it has a long history of use in the theology of the church and the Creed. A simple definition of this truth is “to represent in bodily form” or, as an adjective, “invested with a bodily form especially of a human body.” This term as applied to Christ refers to the truth that the Son of God was invested with a human body by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mary. The Incarnation expresses the truth of how Jesus, the second person of the Blessed Trinity, became a man. In theological terms the Incarnation means that the one person, Jesus, has two natures. In the Incarnation he is fully human and fully divine. This truth of our faith is attested to in many places in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition. The most obvious passage from Scripture is John 1:14, “And the Word became flesh - and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth.” In the Catholic Encyclopedia we read, “The early forms of the creed all make profession of faith, not in one Jesus Who is the Son of God and in another Jesus Who is Man and was crucified, but ‘in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only-begotten Son of God, Who became Man for us and was crucified.’ The forms vary, but the substance of each creed invariably attributes to one and the same Jesus Christ the predicates of the Godhead and of man.” In the Catechism of the Catholic Church we read a beautiful reflection about the effect of the Incarnation, ‘The Word became flesh to make us ‘partakers of the divine nature’: ‘For this is why the Word became man, and the Son of God became the Son of man: so that man, by entering into communion with the Word and thus receiving divine sonship, might become a son of God.’ ‘For the Son of God became man so that we might become God.’ ‘The only-begotten Son of God, wanting to make us sharers in his divinity, assumed our nature, so that he, made man, might make men gods.’” (CCC #460) Enjoy praying the new words of the Creed. Next week I will look at one final term used in the Apostles Creed.

~Fr. Robert F. McKeon

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Today the Church lights the second of the four candles on the Advent wreath. It is thought that the origins of the Advent wreath lie in the pagan customs of people in the far northern countries of Scandinavia – customs that originated long before the birth of Christ. Because they couldn’t do farm work outdoors in the winter, people brought into their homes the wheels of their wagons, decorated them with greens, put candles on them, and hung them from the ceiling on a wire. Then they would twirl them to become a glowing prayer to the god of light in this time of darkness. Christians later adapted this to celebrate the coming birth of the Light of the World.

Due to the overwhelming quantity and quality of merchandise that has been donated to the shop, we are unable to accept any further donations at this time. The storage space within the shop and in our storage shed is very limited and both areas are

currently filled to the brim! Donations will gladly be accepted again after the Christmas holiday.

We thank you for your cooperation.

The Clare’s Cove Christmas Sale is underway and will continue every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am-1pm up until Saturday, December 19th. Browse our beautiful selection of holiday items including gifts at Thrift Store prices.

All proceeds benefit the Church. Come in and find your treasures!

News from the Christian Service Ministry

Thank you SO much for your kindness and generosity!

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St. Francis of Assisi is credited with spreading the popularity of the crèche. In 1223, Francis brought in a live donkey and ox, and held Christmas Mass at a manger, instead of an altar. By the end of the 18th century, nativity scenes began to appear in village squares and homes, as they became popular among the people.

Another custom that evolved from the crèche is the preparation of the manger, which originated in France. Children prepare soft bedding in the manger by using little pieces of straw as tokens of prayers and good works. Each night, the child puts in the crib one straw for each act of devotion or virtue performed throughout the day.

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COVID 19 has changed things a little for our traditional Christmas gift collection for the less fortunate. There will be ornaments on our Giving Tree this year, but we will be collecting Target gift cards instead. This way the families can use at their discretion. Please discreetly write the amount of the gift card so that we can fairly distribute to those less fortunate. Gift cards can be placed in the red “Letters to Santa” collection box by the Giving Tree. Gift cards will be distributed on Sunday, 12/13/20 so the families have ample time to use them.

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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults...RCIA

If you are a Catholic and did not receive the Sacraments of First Communion or Confirmation

If you were baptized in a Christian faith but would like to be received into the Catholic faith

If you do not identify with any particular faith but are searching, or if you desire to become a Catholic

VIRTUAL weekly sessions will begin this fall. For more information, please contact Sister Pat at sfaphogan@gmail.com or at (845)634-4957.

We are very grateful for your gift of $158.00 received in October 2020 which was requested to be used to provide relief to the people of Haiti. Your support is already making an impact in the lives of the poorest people in the western hemisphere who, in addition to all that they have historically faced, have recently been ravaged by hurricanes. Among other things, your gift will send truckloads of purified water, water purifying kits, and 200 buckets to those with no access to fresh water. Please keep the people in Haiti in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you again for your important gift. With Gratitude,

Dominican Sisters of Sparkill

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Bereavement Support Program at Saint Margaret Church, 115 W Central Ave, Pearl River, NY. A safe place for the bereaved to share, to learn about grief and to receive support, empathy and acceptance. Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM on December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & January 6. Registration in advance is required. Call Tracey DeRosa at the Parish Center Office, (845)735-4746 x 112.

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Healing And Nurturing Distraught Survivors H.A.N.D.S sponsors a bereavement support group for parents who have lost a child. It is facilitated by Ann Carucci, founder of HANDS, who lost her son and daughter-in-law, in a boating accident. Their bodies were never recovered. All groups meet from 6:30-8:00pm at HANDS International Headquarters, 9 Scott Drive, New City. The next meeting this month is on December 15th. Services are free of charge. Ann is also available for personal one-on-one counseling sessions. H.A.N.D.S. has a W A WIDOWERS Group facilitated by Ann Carucci, who lost her husband. These meetings are held every Monday evening at H.A.N.D.S. International Headquarters. Contact Ann Carucci (845)634-6706.

A Children in China need homes. More boys available than girls. Older parents and single women welcome. For more information call Barbara Salvesen at 845-623-5277.

St. Francis religious education students are making a difference! Join us on our bottle and can redemption campaign to help our environment and bring clean water to those in need. Bring your recyclables to the Cash In Cash Out Bottle Redemption Center at 25 North Middletown Road in Nanuet behind Marshalls and mention you are supporting St. Francis of Assisi. Hours are Monday through Friday: 10am to 6pm; Saturday: 10am to 5pm; and Sunday: Closed.

We can all make a difference!

Knights of Columbus Coat Drive ~ Cancelled In past years The Knights of Columbus, in conjunction with Albertus Magnus High School, have held a coat drive for the less fortunate. Unfortunately, they will NOT be collecting coats for the needy this year. Your generosity in the past is greatly appreciated, however we are not able to accept donations this year.

National Night of Prayer for Life Please join us at St. Francis of Assisi Church for The 31st National Night of Prayer for Life on Tuesday, December 8th. Mass will begin at 7:30pm followed by Exposition until 10:00pm. It was on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (then celebrated on December 9th) that Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas and the unborn, first appeared to St. Juan Diego. The National Night of Prayer for Life bridges these two feasts to honor Our Blessed Mother and to pray for the sanctity of all human life. This effort will help build the culture of life and civilization of love in our nation.

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TAKE A NEW LOOK AT FORMED!

Search Documentaries, Movies, Bibles Studies, Faith Formation, Devotionals, Audios, and Books. For October, look at FORMED for what is available on: St. Francis, St. Therese, St. Ignatius, St. John Paul II, Angels, Fatima and the Rosary.

Go to www.formed.org and register. Our Parish Code is: NKXH7T.

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In Remembrance of Samantha Josephson

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Patronize the Adve isers who make this bulletin possible!

CAN IN CASH OUTBOTTLE REDEMPTION CENTERWe accept ALL NYS Deposit Bottles25N Middletown Road in Rockland Plaza25N Middletown Road in Rockland Plaza

in rear of Marshall’s & Shake Shackin rear of Marshall’s & Shake Shacknext to Westrock Poolsnext to Westrock Pools

Mon-Fri: 10-6 (845.323.1865) Sat: 10-5Mon-Fri: 10-6 (845.323.1865) Sat: 10-5

Xpress Service * Lots of Parking * Closed SundayXpress Service * Lots of Parking * Closed Sunday

488 St. Francis of Assisi Church, West Nyack, NY (B) John Patrick Publishing Company, Inc. (800) 333-3166 • www.jppc.net

Bob Henderson, OwnerHendo Contracting, Inc.

Lic. #H02749-A6-0019 Third St., New City, NY

845-638-0555Fax: 845-639-1808

PROFENNA AND DEBELLISPROFENNA AND DEBELLIS CPAS PCCPAS PC

INDIVIDUAL & CORPORATETAX PREPARATION

251 WEST NYACK ROADWEST NYACK, NY

845-623-8555845-623-8555

Rockland Appliance Center S • S • P

Joanne HiepRt. 59 & W. Nyack Way

West Nyack, NY • 845-358-5363

Rockland CemeteryPre-need grave burial sites Pre-need grave burial sites & columbarium & columbarium niches for cremains are availableniches for cremains are available 201 Kings Hwy. Sparkill, NY 10965 845-359-0172 A inal resting place of rustic beauty

info@rocklandcemetery.org www.rocklandcemetery.org

Louis Sinatra DDSFamily, Cosmetic

& Implant DentistryBard Professional Building

446 Rt. 304 • Bardonia

623-4777www.LouisSinatraDDS.com

Joseph P. Damonti, General Manager100% Service GuaranteeTM • 24 Hour Compassion HelplineSM • Prearranged Service (Nationally Transferable)

113 Lake Road East, Congers • 268-6665 321 South Main St., New City • 634-6110 • 623-2266

Route 9 West, Stony Point • 786-3500

MICHAEL J. HIGGINSFUNERAL SERVICE, INC.

Respect.Value.

Simplicity.TM

1 40 YARD CONTAINER SERVICE

845 358 7070

LANDSCAPES, HARDSCAPES IRRIGATION & LIGHTING

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

(845)-627-2491www.curtilandscaping.com

Parishioner

COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS366 South Middletown Rd., Nanuet

(845) 623-2663 • Fax (845) 623-9503

Bakers of Fine Breads, Rolls, Bagels, Pastries, Pies & Cakes

(845) 623-580094 Demarest Mill Road

Nanuet, NY 10954

W W W . R O C K L A N D B A K E R Y . C O M

ANTONIO F. REDAATTORNEY AT LAW

Estate Planning & Administration • Wills & TrustsTax • Real Estate • Corporate845-639-7722

www.RedaBirnbaumLaw.comareda@redabirnbaumlaw.com

82 Maple Avenue • New City, NY 10956

When integrity, communication & attention to detail matters mostSharyn McTigue - 914-393-4243

sharynSales@gmail.com • Sharynsales.kw.com

SHARYN MCTIGUELicensed R.E. Salesperson Parishioner

BRUCE STOKESMarine Veteran Owned BusinessPlumbing, Heating, ACDrain Cleaning ServiceFLAT RATE PRICING • LIC. # 121 PHC

845-304-0034

Advertise Your Business Here

800-333-3166 ext. 161www.jppc.net

Linda DeFilippoReal Estate Salesperson(845) 825-7373

Linda.DeFilippo@randrealty.comwww.LindaDeFilippo.randrealty.com

“Your NeighborhoodReal Estate

Residential Specialist”

Regina CarmelParishioner

NYSRE Associate BrokerNJSRE Sales Associate

(845) 598-6770regina.carmel@randrealty.com

www.reginacarmel.randrealty.com

“A House is not a Home until it’s Your Own!”

FUNERAL DIRECTORSJoseph P. Sorce | Melissa A. Sorce-DeNicola | John A. DeNicola, Jr.

9-1808

Joseph W. Sorce Funeral Home Inc.

~ Our Family Serving Your Family ~

728 West Nyack Road • West Nyack, New York 10994(845) 358-4433

34 N. Summit Street • Pearl River, New York 10965(845) 735-4849

www.sorcefuneralhome.com

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