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Roman Catholic Parish of Saint Eugene
Ubi Petrus, Ibi Ecclesia
Tuckahoe Road and Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, New York
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday:
4:00 - 4:45 PM and 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Sacrament of Baptism
Sundays at 1:45 PM.
Please call the Rectory to arrange for the
Sacrament and parental instruction.
Adoration Chapel
Hours—Mon. thru Fri.
Open from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sacrament of Matrimony
Please call the Rectory at least 6
months in advance. A marriage
preparation program is required.
Sacraments for the Sick
Please contact the Rectory for the
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
and Communion for the homebound.
Choir
Rehearsal Thursdays. 7:30 PM.
New members welcome.
Parish Membership
Our parish invites all of its members to
participate fully in our spiritual and social
life. Every new parishioner is requested
to register at the Parish Office. If you
move to another parish, or change your
address, please notify the Parish Office.
Served by
Rev. Mizzi-Gili, Administrator
Rev. Morrow, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Perera, Parochial Vicar
Deacon John Duffy
Dr. Noelle Beale, Principal
Mrs. Marisela DeVictoria,
Religious Education Coordinator
Mill Hill Missionaries,
Weekend Associates
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 9:00 AM
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00, 9:30,
10:45 Traditional Latin Mass,
12:15 & 6:00 PM
Parish Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Parish Office
31 Massitoa Rd., Yonkers, NY 10710
914-961-2590
Rectory
32 Massitoa Rd., Yonkers, NY 10710
Weekdays: 6:45, 9:00 AM
School
707 Tuckahoe Rd., Yonkers, NY 10710
914-779-2956
Holy Days
Vigil Mass (day before the Holy Day)
5:00 PM
Religious Education
707 Tuckahoe Rd., Yonkers, NY 10710
914-337-9868
6:45, 9:00 AM, & 12:00 noon, 7:30 PM
First Friday:
Evening Mass each month at 7:30 PM.
Email: [email protected]
Internet Address: www.steugene.info
Check our web page for updated information
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica  November 9, 2014
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NOVEMBER 9, 2014
THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
The LORD of hosts is with us; our
Strong hold is the God of Jacob.
Psalm 46:8
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
2nd Michael Baldelli & Catherine Valentin
11/09 SUNDAY The Dedication of The Lateran Basilica
8:00 Flory Joseph
9:30 Valerie Villa
10:45
12:15 Mass for the Parish
6:00 Carmine Fusco
11/10 MONDAY Saint Leo the Great Pope
6:45 Fazio & Dragonetti Families
9:00 Genevieve Ann Nuzzo
11/11 TUESDAY St. Martin of Tours
6:45 Ann Guerin
9:00 Mass for The Parish (Veterans Day)
11/12 WEDNESDAY St. Josaphat
6:45 Freddy Cipollone
9:00 Genevieve Ann Nuzzo
11/13 THURSDAY St. Frances Xavier
6:45 Modesta Abad
9:00 Guerin Family
11/14 FRIDAY
6:45 Robert Papp
9:00 Francesco & Adelina Belmonte & Family
11/15 SATURDAY St. Albert the Great
9:00 Drace & Marketto Families
5:00
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE
SICK OF THE PARISH…
Especially, , John Ahearn III, Terry Arlotta, Julie Barbato, Nick Bauso,
Dolores Beaver, Dolores Betances, Elisa Burslem, Susan Byrnes,
Christopher Capano, Catherine Cabin, Lawrence Christian Jr., Fr. Steven E. Clark, James Patrick Conneely, Aurora Crevani, Frances Cuevo,
Dominic D’Angelo, Ann DiCarmine, Nicole Pisani-Frame, G. DeNike,
Stephen Forlenza, Jessica Galloza, Mary Gandolfino, Nicholas Gardini,
Bill Gelpi, John Gibson, Peter Gioella, Nanci Hennes, Richard Hennes,
Ana Herrera, Rita Ianni, (Little); Kathy Joyce, Lanyi Family, James
LaRosa, Alexandra Laurent, Jack Lenehan, Lana Leonelli, Peter
Lombardo, Dave McCarthy, William McDonald, Clara Magno, Marie
Mangieri, Angelo Manginelli, Julie Marchesi, Fred and Sasa Meindl,
John Mescall, Earl Micheline, Betsy Miranda, Mondazzi Family, Angelo
Morra, Teresa Multari, James O’Connor, Joseph O’Reilly, Theresa
Patanella, Maria Pian, Tomasz Przyyarczak Carroll Pugmire, Marjorie
Putorti, Giovanni Ramos, Lorraine Rhine., Kristin Sadlon, Vincent
Sangalli, Terrence J. Semler, Helen Sheedy Peter Sheridan Jr., D.
Mario A. Sindona, Michael Sirocco, Sade Sorentino, Daniel Taylor Sr.,
Michael Tomanelli, Concetta Ventresca, Joseph Volpe, Ann Wallace,
Marie Young, Barbara Zunker, (Little) Mary Zuzulo.
AND FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen
Better that only a few Catholics should be left,
staunch and sincere in their religion, than that they
should, remaining many, desire as it were, to be in collusion with the Church’s enemies and in conformity with
the open foes of our faith.
St. Peter Canisius S.J.
CATHOLIC ADVOCACY NETWORK
It is important to stay informed on key issues facing the Church and
state this strengthens the Catholic voice. Join the Catholic Advocacy Network now by registering at www.nyscatholic .org and know
what’s going on.
IN MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE
(The Sanctuary Lamp on the Main Altar), the
(Blessed Mother’s Lamp on our Lady’s Altar) and the
(Altar Bread and Wine) can be memorialized for a
loved one for the week. The donation for these items
are $25.00 for the week and the name/names of your
loved ones will be noted in the bulletin along with
which item . Also Fr. Mizzi-Gili has opened the
Mass book for weekend Masses. (The donation for
a weekend Mass will be $25.00@)
GUARDIANS FOR VALUABLE SOULS
So valuable to heaven is the dignity of the human soul that every member of the human race has a guardian angel from the moment the person begins to be.
FUND RAISER CLUB
The winners of the Fund Raiser Club is Roehl Ranoco
. Congratulations your check is in the mail
CHURCH COLLECTION
Our Parish Collections Sun. Nov. 2th $ 10,317.00
We appreciate the generosity of you, our parishioners. When we have a
second collection, people tend to split their usual offering between the
two collections, which is understandable given the pressure of our economic times. However we rely on the first collection to keep the parish
and school going and pay the bills. We ask that if there are two collections you include the usual amount you give in the first collection and do
the best you can with the second if you are able to.
SOCIETIES AND ACTIVITIES
Adoration Chapel -Laura Mazzei-395-1818/ Patricia Finan - 961-0146
Altar Guild - Jennie Sepe - 776-9847
Boy Scouts - Donna Ragusa - 472-7567
C.C.D. - Marisela DeVictoria - 793-7822H/337-9868W
C.Y.O. - Rob Pechin (646)208-6385 /Mike Raimondi 779-3848
Catholic Daughters–Rita DiPippo 793-3065
Catherine Blanco 793-1539
Cheerleaders - Lori Fox 325-0333
Children’s Choir & Cantor - John Sacco - 654-9110
Couples for Christ—Chris Metzger 646-234-5159
Cesar Tipwan 343-0914
Girl Scouts - Jerilin Carota 968-5526
H. S. A. - Caroline Bagan 224-5995 / Nancy Arzola 274-0016
Holy Name - Frank Giacoio—793-5392
Junior Legion of Mary - Nancy Matill—963-9297
Knights of Columbus– John Consilvio—709-5090
Legion of Mary - Josephine Bitetti 337-1372
Living Rosary– Natalie Philpin—793-4757
Organist & Adult Choir—Lakambini Ramos - 202-8590
Parish Activities Committee—961-2590
Parish Council - Frank Giacoio - 793-5392
[email protected]
Respect Life Society - Jackie Barton - 793-9322
Serra Club of Bronx and West.—George Alessi—779-8719
Senior Club—Jennie Sepe—776-9847
St. Vincent DePaul - Walter Whitmore 779-1826
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
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WE ARE STILL HAVING
CONTINUOUS OPEN REGISTRATION
FOR NEW FAMILIES TAKING PLACE IN THE OFFICE
OF THE MAIN SCHOOL BUILDING, PLEASE CALL
THE SCHOOL (914-779-2956) IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS. STUDENTS APPLYING FOR PRE-K
Must be 4 Yrs. of age by 12/31/13. STUDENTS APPLYING FOR
KINDERGARTEN Must be 5 yrs. of age by 12/31/13.
DOCUMENTION REQUIRED: Copy of: Birth Certificate , Baptismal
Certificate , Updated Immunizations. ALL NEWCOMERS MUST
PAY A NON- REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE AND A NONREFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE OF $100.00 EACH. PLEASE
CALL THE SCHOOL (914-779-2956).
ONCE AGAIN WE ASK FOR YOUR HELP!!
“Our Annual Thanksgiving Drive”
A second collection TODAY will be take
up for those less fortunate to give them a
Happy Thanksgiving. This is our way of
giving thanks for our own bounty. If you
would like to contribute to this project,
place your check payable to St. Eugene Church or cash in a
WHITE ENVELOPE, and place it in the church collection
basket indicating that it is for this “SPECIAL THANKSGIVING
COLLECTION”. OR DROP IT OFF TO THE PARISH OFFICE.
These contributions will be distributed evenly between Six
Parishes: Franciscan Friars of Renewal, Holy Rosary,
Immaculate Conception. St. Joseph’s, St. Peter’s all of
Yonkers and St. Mary’s in Mount Vernon, to be used to
purchase what ever is needed in each location. Your
generosity will create many smiles. God Bless you !!
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
Our Holy Names Society is sponsoring a “Family Pizza Night”
Save the date Saturday, November 15th from 6:30PM to
10:30PM in the Gym. A night of FUN for the whole family, more
details to follow in next weeks bulletin.
HOLY NAME SOCIETY AND KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
REMINDER: COAT DRIVE - For the Franciscan Friars:
this will take place on Saturday, November 15th and Sunday,
November 16th – only on that weekend!! Donation will be taken in
the school hall. On Saturday, after the 5PM & Sunday, only until
1:00PM We will take Coats, Hats, Scarves, Gloves, and warm
socks. Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Paper plates, cups, napkins.
RESPECT LIFE SOCIETY
First Saturday Vigil after 9 am Mass:
Witness and pray at the abortion clinic on So.
Broadway, or Adoration in the Church until
Benediction at 11:30 am.
Vigil: Dec. 5th.
Monthly Meeting:2nd Thurs. of the month, 7:30
pm in the Parish Center. New members welcome.
Next Meeting: Nov. 13th
Monthly Holy Hour for Life”
3rd Thurs. of the month at 7:15 PM in the Church
Holy Hour —Nov. 20th
Cenacle of Life: The purpose of this simple prayer group is to
petition Our Lord through
Cenacle Meeting: Nov. 13th
SENIOR TRIPS
Westchester B’way Theatre: Trip is filled.
Mohegan Sun: Trip is filled. Senior meetings held
on the first Wednesday of each month, at 1:00PM in the
Old Kindergarten room in the basement of the Parish
Office building
The Catholic Daughters of the Court of St. Therese will be selling their
cookbooks ($15.00) each following all the Masses this weekend. Don’t
have time to stop? Call Rita DiPippo (914-793-3065) and she will take
your order. Thewse make great little Christmas gifts.
PARISH RAFFLE
Thank you to the many parishioners who have already returned their
sold raffle books. Your generosity is most appreciated. Winner of the
$100.00 Early Bird drawing is JOHN FARRELL. Also, if you have not
received chances in the mail and would like to support this fund raiser,
there are chance books in envelopes reading St. Eugene’s Christmas
Raffle at the exit doors of the Church. Take a packet and return the
stubs with a check to the Parish Office or drop in the Collection basket.
ST. EUGENE PARISH RELIGIOUS
CHRISTMAS CARD SALE
We will be selling Religious Christmas Card after all
the Masses and if you are not able to obtain them in
church, you can also purchase them thru the Parish
Office. There are 20 cards to a box set with
beautiful greeting at a price of $10.00 per set .
There will also be order forms at the doors at the
back of Church. You can fill out the order form
attach your check payable to Church of St. Eugene and drop it in the
Sunday collection basket. Cards will be available for pick up the
Monday following Thanksgiving. Help Our Parish and “Keep Christ in
Christmas”
ST. CECILIA CONCERT
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, November 23rd at 2:30 PM, You are
invited to our 7th Concert. Come enjoy an afternoon of music by the
great masters. Held at St. Eugene Church Tuckahoe Rd and Central
Park Avenue. Featuring the Adult Choir, Mrs. Ramos, Children’s Choir,
John Sacco and guest soloists. Free Admission, but a Free Will Offering
is requested.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
There will be a catechesis workshop for all the children who are
preparing to receive their first sacraments (2nd graders). This includes
children who are doing their first year preparation and who will
receive. The Catechesis Dates are: Nov. 7th Fri. at 6:30PM in the
School Library and Nov. 9th Sun. at 10:00AM in the School Library.
On Sunday, as part of the catechesis we will all go as a group to
the 12:15 Mass, right after the catechesis. (Tiny little children
should not be included - Older siblings or grandparents is okay.)
Please choose the date you prefer to come. Send me an e-mail or
note letting me know how many people are coming..
EVENTS IN THE AREA
The Mother’s Club of St. Joseph School’s Annual Boutique and Bake
Sale is coming. Start your Christmas Shopping. New and old vendors
will fill the Parish Center on Sun. Nov. 23rd from 9:00 to 4:00.
PASTOR’S INFORMATION:
If any of the following items pertain to you or to your family, please
check the line at the end of the item. This information will be a great help
PASTOR’S INFORMATION:
If any of the following items pertain to you or to your family, please
check the line at the end of the item. This information will be a great
help to us. You may drop it off to the Parish Office.
WELCOME TO ALL
We are glad you attended Mass with us.
How may we serve you
I would like to learn more about the Catholic faith.________
I have a special prayer request _____________
I would appreciate a visit by a member of the parish staff__
New in the Parish I would like to register___________
Change of Address__________________________
I will be moving out of the Parish_________ _____
New telephone number___________________
Family Member____ill at home at HospitalRoom #__________
Name_____________________________________________
Address______________________________
Telephone# ———–——
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Dedication of
the Basilica of
St. John
Lateran
FROM THE DESK OF
FR. MIZZI-GILI
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
November 9, 2014
Today’s feast is the feast of the pope’s basilica, St. John
Lateran. This church structure/building was given by the
Lateran family on November 9 in the year 324. It was
originally named the Church of the Most Holy Savior.
When we walk into church, we must realize that we
are no longer in an “ordinary place”. Its not our home, it
is not a playground, backyard, party room, catering hall
but the House of God. The magnificence and beauty of
the church building is to invite our souls to stir within us
just as St. John the Baptist leapt in Elizabeth’s womb
when the Blessed Mother approached. There should be a
feeling of wonder and awe as we enter God’s house. We
should be mesmerized by the beauty that is shown in the
church. Pope Saint John Paul II writes that “the beauty and
the harmony of churches, destined to render praise to God…”
The church is the dwelling place of God where we come
to give all of our emotions to Him and Him alone. It is a
place like no other! It is where we go to laugh, cry, sit and
be in His presence. It’s where we may feel safe and secure
- its home!
The church is where heaven comes down to earth at the
holy sacrifice of the mass. It is where our Lord is present
in the Most Holy Eucharist- the body, blood, soul and
divinity of Jesus Christ, the Incarnation, the Word made
flesh who dwelt amongst us.
May we and all our brethren come to know that “God’s
dwelling is with the human race. He will dwell with them and
they will be His people, and God Himself with them will be
their God.”
St. Augustine says, “my heart is restless until it rests in thee,
O Lord.’” May we go to Him who gives us a place a
home, so that our hearts may rest in His.!
This Sunday, we celebrate those couples who are
celebrating 25 and 50 years anniversary in the bond of
Holy Matrimony. Your life of giving yourselves to the
other, is a witness to that of sacrifice, a notion/ belief that
society today does not believe. May you all be a
continued witness to your families and the world that
husband and wife together, is a community of persons
living for the other and not themselves. God bless you
and a very blessed anniversary to all who celebrate their
anniversary of 25 and 50 years of Holy Matrimony!
Buona Domenica!
Good Sunday!
.
We celebrate today the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John
Lateran in Rome because it is the head and mother church of all
churches in the world. On the façade of the basilica there is an
inscription in Latin which reads, “the mother and mistress of all
churches of Rome and the world.” One might think St. Peter’s
Basilica is the head of all the churches but in fact it is the
Basilica of St. John Lateran. Every bishop has a cathedral and
the Pope’s cathedral is the Basilica of St. John Lateran not the
Basilica of St. Peter.
You may ask “Why is the Basilica of St. John Lateran the
Pope’s cathedral and not the Basilica of St. Peter since he lives
next to St. Peter's Basilica?” History gives us the answer. In the
early centuries Christianity was outlawed in Rome and many
Christians
in
Rome
suffered
martyrdom.
The
Emperor
Constantine converted to Christianity and the famous Edict of
Milan in 313 AD allowed Christians to practice their religion in
public. Constantine had been given the palace in Rome that
belonged to the Laterani and after his conversion to Christianity
he gave it to the Pope. The Lateran Palace was then adapted to
become a church and was dedicated on November 9th 324 and
the Pope then lived in the Lateran Palace, as it was called, for
the next 1000 years and the basilica was his cathedral. It was
first called the Basilica of the Savior but later was also dedicated
to St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist and so it
acquired the name Basilica of St. John Lateran. When the
Papacy transferred to Avignon for about a century, the condition
of the Lateran deteriorated so much that when the Papacy
returned to Rome the Pope lived in two other locations before
finally settling adjacent to St. Peter’s Basilica where he now
lives.
Perhaps we could say that the many times the Basilica
suffered destruction of some kind is a symbol of the attacks on
the Church and the hatred of some for the Church. The Basilica
was attacked by the Vandals twice in 408 and 455. It was
almost totally destroyed by an earthquake in 896 and it was
destroyed by fire in 1308. and 1360.
COVER SHEET
CHURCH NAME:
Church of St. Eugene
707 Tuckahoe Road
Yonkers, New York 10710
Phone Number
914) 961-2590
Bulletin number
911216.B09
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS; Please contact Jo Ann or Anna @ 914-961-2590.