THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF

SAINT MATTHEW & OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

The Week of April 14, 2019—Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 REQUESTED BY: 5:00 pm (A) Nancy C. Lancellotti Lina & Patsy Cilurzo

5:00 pm (H) James Haubold Walter & Joan Haubold

SUNDAY, APRIL 14

8:30 am (H) Richard Ryan Sr. Nancy Maleska 8:30 am (A) Nancy C. Lancellotti J. & V. Gagliardi & Carl Lucko 10:30 am (A) Manda & Ivan Antunovic John & Family

11:00 am (H) Richard Ryan Sr. Karen Buck

MONDAY, APRIL 15

8:00 am (A) Ann Mitchell Family

9:00 am (H) Holy Souls in Purgatory

TUESDAY APRIL 16

8:00 am (A) Ann Mitchell Family

9:00 am (H) Maureen O’Brien Ed and Lorraine Usher

WEDNESDAY APRIL 17

8:00 am (A) Parishioners of OLPH

9:00 am (H) Parishioners of St. Matthew

THURSDAY, APRIL 18 - Holy Thursday

FRIDAY, APRIL 19 - Good Friday

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 - Holy Saturday

SUNDAY, APRIL 21 - Easter Sunday

Key: (A)= Ardsley (H) = Hastings

If you would like to bring the gifts up during the offertory procession, please see an usher before Mass begins.

NO Daily Masses on Holy Thursday, Good Friday & Holy Saturday

Holy Thursday, April 18 STM: 10:00 am – Tenebrae

STM: 7:00 pm - Mass of the Lord’s Supper & Procession

Good Friday, April 19 STM: 10:00 am – Tenebrae

OLPH: 3:00 pm – Passion, Veneration & Communion STM: 7:00 pm – Stations of the Cross,

Veneration of the Cross & Communion

Holy Saturday, April 20 STM: 10:00 am – Tenebrae

STM: 11:00 am – Blessing of Easter Baskets in Church 8:30 pm Easter Vigil Mass (at both Churches)

Easter Sunday, April 21 STM: 8:30 am, 11:00 am

OLPH: 8:30 am & 10:30 am

First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7 Isaiah describes an individual who had been taught by God to reach out to others. He also describes this individual's willingness to be beaten and spit upon, secure that with God's help, he will not be disgraced.

Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11 Paul discusses how Jesus did not declare equality with God, but took on human form. He humbled himself enough to accept dying on the cross. God in turn exalted him and wants us to respect Jesus' name and worship him.

Gospel: Luke 22:14—23:56 Luke gives a detailed account of Jesus' last supper with the apostles, where Jesus tells them he will soon suffer in fulfillment of God's will. Then Jesus prayed that he might be spared if it suited God's will. After Judas betrayed Jesus, he was arrested. Although Pilate did not think Jesus was guilty of a crime, he gave in to the will of the people, and sentenced Jesus to death on a cross. Then Jesus was crucified and his body laid in a new tomb.

APRIL 14, 2019 - PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord - April 14, 2019

“Go into the village opposite you, and as you enter it you will find a colt tethered on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here. And if anyone should ask you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ you will answer, ‘The Master

has need of it.’”

The events of Holy Week are so well known to us. Beginning today they unfold before us again. We solemnly bring the prayers, sacrifices and good works of Lent to their conclusion. The days before us, the triduum, reliving the paschal mystery, are more than tradition. The Christ, crucified and rejected is real for us today. Jesus’ directive to the two disciples is directed to us.

If anyone asks why you are living this Holy Week, the answer is the same: ‘The Master has need of it.’ Our loving God is not asking us simply to recall or remember, but challenges us to discover the passion of Christ in our own time. As He was led through the streets to Calvary, many saw and continued business as usual. Others perhaps thought that that criminal was getting what he deserved. This is because they do not know Christ.

For us believers, the tragedy of the Via Dolorsa leads to Calvary, to be followed by the joy of resurrection. This is not a week of failure, but eventual victory. The passion and death of Christ leads to the glorious resurrection. May the words of the gospel express the wish of Jesus for us this week. May it be our mantra: ‘the Master has need of us.’ May this be a special week of prayer and devotion.

HOLY WEEK 2019

Please keep in your prayers the ill of our parish especially: Kristin Harkin, Susan Sullivan Manuel, Maribeth Groth, Nora Lennon, Fred Wolff, Tom Donohoe, Dan Devoy, John Wazeter, Stephen

Childs, Gussie Ippolito, Joy Childs, Oscar C. Boreta, Edison Blanco Perez, Joan Liva, Laura Antonietti, Carol L. Zdancewicz, Suzelle Cadet, Carmelita V. Arboleda, Eugenio C. Victoria, Catherine Sheedy Jones, & Pete Robbins

And for those who have died marked by the sign of faith, especially: Edward Mulvey, Beatrice Murphy If you know of any parishioners who are ill and would like to be visited by a priest, please contact the rectory at 914-478-2822. Please feel free to call the rectory to add names of immediate family members at any time.

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: Brian Dunne-Navy, Christopher Gaulin-Army, George Moore-Navy, Nicholas Sestito-Marine, Donald Wemer Jr. - Marine, Michael Germain-Navy, Brandon King - Army, Michael Parton-Navy, Peter Dillon - Coast Guard, Chris Minozzi-Marines

If you would like to add a name to our Military List, please call the rectory office.

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS - Thank You!

ST. MATTHEW & OLPH 2019 2018 April 7 $6,943 $6,464 There are 2 collections this weekend. The second is for Easter Flowers. Easter Flower & Easter Collection envelopes can be dropped into any collection basket at any time.

There is Class TODAY,

Sunday, April 14th.

No Classes on April 17 or 21

Important Dates to Remember

Confirmation: April 25 at 7pm at St. Matthews Mandatory Practices: April 24 from 7-8pm

First Communion: Saturday, May 11th

10:00am - St. Matthew’s Program

1:00pm - OLPH Program

NON PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS: Donations of nonperishable food items are collected in the back of St. Matthew's Church and are picked up and delivered after the 11:00 am mass on Sunday to St. Peter’s Food Pantry in

Yonkers. Non perishable food donations can be dropped off at any Mass. Your donations are greatly needed and appreciated.

PLEASE: Do not leave clothing in the church. We are unable to accept donations of clothes. Any clothing that is left in the church has to be discarded. Thank you for your understanding.

Circ le of Love Prayer Group

meets the 1st & 2nd Monday of the month

to say the scripture rosary at the

Atria Senior Living Residence at 1017 Saw

Mill River Rd at 7:30pm. All are invited to come share

in God's love. Questions call Lourdes 914-693-2959.

The Mass Book for

January 2019 - June 2019

is open.

Candles & Flower Dedications

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Tabernacle Candle

In Memory of Patrick Curtin

Req. by The Curtin Family

LECTOR NEEDED FOR SATURDAY, 5:00pm MASS

We are in desperate need of a lector for the Saturday, 5pm Mass at St. Matthew’s. If you are interested in helping fill

this important role, please contact Bryan Healy at bthinhoh@aol.com

Did you know Fr. Thomas is an Author Copies of Fr. Thomas’ book:

“An Anthology of Truth, Faith, Hope Love”

are available in the rectory during office hours: Monday - Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm

April 14 – Palm Sunday Regular Mass Schedule

April 15 – Reconciliation Monday (Last Confession before Easter)

STM: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm OLPH: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: Regular Daily Mass Schedule

NO Daily Masses on Holy Thursday, Good Friday & Holy Saturday

Holy Thursday, April 18 STM: 10:00 am – Tenebrae

STM: 7:00 pm - Mass of the Lord’s Supper & Procession

Good Friday, April 19 STM: 10:00 am – Tenebrae

OLPH: 3:00 pm – Passion, Veneration & Communion STM: 7:00 pm – Stations of the Cross,

Veneration of the Cross & Communion

Holy Saturday, April 20 STM: 10:00 am – Tenebrae

STM: 11:00 am – Blessing of Easter Baskets in the Church 8:30 pm Easter Vigil Mass (at both Churches)

Easter Sunday, April 21 STM: 8:30 am, 11:00 am

OLPH: 8:30 am & 10:30 am

We will be having an Easter Egg Hunt following the Easter Sunday Masses at

both

St. Matthew’s Church following the 8:30am Mass

and at

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church following the 10:30am Mass

at OLPH School, 1 Cross Road, Ardsley.

Easter flower donation envelopes are available at the back of both churches and in your monthly donation packets. You can make your offering in

honor or in memory of a deceased member of your family or a friend. We will remember each person in a special way in all our Masses during the Easter season. Please help make our churches beautiful for Easter!

Easter Gift Envelopes are also available on the tables in the back of the churches.

Please feel free to drop either Easter Flower Offering or Easter Gift Envelopes into any collection basket.

Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

Couples in the Archdiocese of NY who are celebrating their 50th Wedding

Anniversary this year are invited to the 50th Wedding Anniversary Mass.

The Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass will take place on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. His Eminence, Cardinal Dolan will be officiating.

All who wish to attend this Mass MUST REGISTER with their parish and have a ticket for admission. Please call the rectory to register. Registration will CLOSE on Friday, May 10th.

Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance

BIBLE STUDY SUNDAY, April 14

Our next Bible Study will be this weekend, Sunday, April 14 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm at St. Matthew’s rectory. No Class on Easter.

We will resume on Sunday, April 28.

Our Parish’s 2019 Cardinal’s Annual

Stewardship Appeal Update

Pledged: $27,271 - Goal: $78,500

(34.74% of goal)

Current Participation: #107 families

Participation Goal: 250 families

SHARING GOD’S GIFTS Please prayerfully consider your gift to

The Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal.

Suggested 5 Monthly

total Pledge payments of

$2,500……….…….$500

$1,000………….….$200

$500………….……$100

$250………….……$50

$125……….………$25

Please make checks payable to: The Cardinal’s Appeal, 1011 First Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10022

For more information, please contact the Appeal Office at 212-371-1011 x3300

Donations can also be made online at: www.cardinalsappeal.org/donate

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