May 4, 2014 Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help 559 PELHAM MANOR RD, PELHAM MANOR, NY 10803 Parish Office (914) 738-1449 ▪ Fax (914) 738-9454 Email . [email protected] - www.olph-pelhammanor.org Rev. Robert J. DeJulio, Pastor Rev. Abraham Vettiyolil, mcbs Parochial Vicar Rev. Ferdinand Madaki Weekend Associates Rev. Edward T. Dowling, S.J., Rev. Stanley O’Konsky, S.J., Rev. Michael Greco, OFM, Cap. Mr. Joseph McQuade Deacons Mr. Daniel Murphy Mrs. Marianne Parker Parish Trustees Mr. Frank Barbieri Mrs. Fabiola Brito Briseno, Administrative Assistant Dr. Joseph Schippa, Music Director- Mrs. Elaine Ruggiero, Organist Mr. Gabriel Gomez, Buildings and Grounds Parish School Pre-K – 8th grade www.olphpelham.com ▪ (914) 738-5158 Mrs. Susan Cotronei, Principal Religious Education Office (914) 738-0670 Mr. Michael Hall, Director [email protected] Confessions Saturday . 4:00 - 4:45pm & by appointment Baptisms 2nd & 4th Sunday of the Month at 1:30pm. Please call Parish Office to make arrangements. Marriages There is a six month planning period required. Please make an appointment with one of the priests for further information. Devotions to Our Lady Rosary . Monday - Saturday . 8:40am Miraculous Medal Novena - Monday . 9:30am MASS SCHEDULE: Weekdays: (Mon-Sat) 8:00AM and 9:00AM Weekends: Saturday 5:00PM, Sunday 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM, & 12:30PM Memorial Day-Labor Day, Sat. 5:00PM, Sun. 8:00AM, 10:00AM, & 12:00 Noon Third Sunday of Easter May 4, 2014 teachers who instruct them. May they realize that they are the future of the church; the next generation of disciples. Dear Parishioners: Most years there is a break of a few weeks between Easter and when we begin the sacrament season of Communion and Confirmation. Because Easter was so late this year First Communions began last week, Confirmation was on Friday evening, and this weekend we complete the Communion celebrations. While the timing makes scheduling rehearsals a bit of a challenge, it is almost the perfect follow up from Easter. We know that one of the post Resurrection appearances that Jesus made was on the road to Emmaus, where he joined some of his disciples who did not recognize him. They listened to what he had to say but what enabled them to recognize him was the meal that they shared. This 'breaking of the bread' reminded them of the last supper and through that action they came to know the risen Lord. On days of First Communion we are honored to welcome visitors; some from a distance, some more local. They come to be witnesses of these young people coming to know Jesus in a special way for the first time in the Eucharist, the breaking of the bread. The power of that revelation is reminiscent of the disciples awakening. For the disciples it was a life changing event, hopefully for these young people, the family and friends it will have the same impact; compelling them to approach the table of the Lord on a regular basis. We rejoice with all those who receive sacraments during this season; their families who support them and their 461-OLPH Sincerely, Rev. Robert DeJulio Pastor Our annual Mass to confer the Sacrament of the Sick will take place on Friday, May 23rd at 11:30AM. The sacrament may be received by any Catholic who suffers from physical or emotional disability or advanced age. The anointing with oil manifests the Church's commitment to healing and prayer. Refreshments will be served in the lower church following the Mass. Palm Sunday 2013 $10,089 Easter $42,889 2014 $10,413 $46,297 The annual Raffle will take place May 29th, 2014. $12,000.00 in prizes. Tickets are available in the Church office. Third Sunday of Easter Monday, May 5 8:00 AM - Antonietta Bauco 9:00 AM - James Harten Tuesday, May 6 8:00 AM - Castellano & Mazzariello Families 9:00 AM - Maryann Ragno Wednesday, May 7 8:00 AM - Antonietta Bauco 9:00 AM - Delia & James Whelan Thursday, May 8 8:00 AM - Rita Callahan 9:00 AM - John Dolan Friday, May 9 8:00 AM - Roseanne & Richard DiDonato 9:00 AM - Joyce DiMauro Saturday, May 10 8:00 AM - Carmela Serena 9:00 AM - Carmela Chianese May 4, 2014 First Time David Murphy & Kristin DeMatteo Nicholas Michael Wargo & Marie Aliberti Each of the Masses on Mother’s Day weekend is offered for your Mother’s Day Intentions. Please place your envelope in the collection basket at any time. OLPH School is currently accepting applications from qualified students for the 2014/15 school year. If you are interested in information or to set an appointment for an interview, please call the school at 914-738-5158, or visit our website olphpelham.com. Masses for 2014 Announced Masses for 2014 are available to be reserved. Please stop by or call the Parish office at 738-1449 to request a specific date and time. We are entering the final phase of this year's Appeal and we are $16,000.00 short of our assigned goal of $92,000.00. If you have not yet made a donation please consider doing so. If you need assistance please call the church office at 738-1449. 461-OLPH Two adults having completed their instruction period received sacraments at the Easter Vigil: John Ravitz was baptized, confirmed and made his First Communion and Michael Paradis was confirmed. Our congratulations to them and their families and friends who supported them and Michael Hall and his team of instructors who prepared them for this occasion. Third Sunday of Easter 461-OLPH May 4, 2014