Church of Saint Ursula
214 E. Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
Phone: 914-668-0085 Fax: 914-668-4228
Reverend Robert J. Verrigni, administrator
Reverend Valentine U. Ibeh, associate
Deacon Thomas J. Abbamont & Deacon Carl Degenhardt
Visit us on the web at: www.stursula.net
e-mail: [email protected]
SUNDAY MASSES:
Saturdays: 5:15 p.m. (Folk Music)
Sundays: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Folk Music) and
12 noon
DAILY MASSES:
7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. (Monday – Friday)
9:00 a.m. only (July, August, September)
9:00 a.m. on Saturday
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION: Consult the
bulletin of the Sunday before the Holy Day for the
specific times of Holy Day Masses.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Second Sunday
of the month at 1:15 p.m. Parents are to contact
the Parish House to make arrangements. Instructions for the parents prior to Baptism is obligatory.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m.; other times by
request.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: The couple
must meet with a priest or deacon, at least 6
months before the proposed wedding date, before
making specific plans. Pre-Cana instruction is
required.
HOME VISITS: We are always ready to
celebrate the Sacraments of Reconciliation and
Anointing of the Sick in the homes of sick
parishioners and bring them Holy Communion.
NEW PARISHIONERS: We welcome you to St.
Ursula’s and encourage you to participate in the
parish. Please register at the Parish House, through
the bulletin or on-line as soon as possible.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
First Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon (Oct.-June)
TRUSTEES OF THE PARISH:
Victoria Cavalluzzi and Alphonse Liquorie
PARISH OFFICE: Office hours are from 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, Saturday from 9 a.m. to
8:00 p.m. The Parish Office is closed on Sundays,
holidays and holy days.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (Grades K – 8):
Office: 183 Rich Ave., 699-7964 (Tues. – Fri.)
Mona Parkinson, C.R.E., Director
e-mail: [email protected]
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION:
Mona Parkinson, C.R.E., Director
Phone: 699-7964
e-mail: [email protected]
ALTAR-ROSARY SOCIETY:
Luncheon Meetings - March and October
Lorraine Castagnoli, Chairperson
FOLK CHOIRS:
Rehearsals - Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Deacon Thomas J. Abbamont, Director
Rehearsals - Saturdays at 4:30 p.m.
Sr. Veronica Wood, O.S.F., Director
SEASONED SENIORS:
Third Friday at 1:00 p.m.
Deacon Thomas J. Abbamont
ITALIAN CLUB:
Second Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Emidio Licursi, President
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
NOVEMBER 23, 2014
Welcome to St. Ursula’s: With Joyful Hearts We Welcome You Into Our House of Prayer.
MASS INTENTIONS
St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24th
7:30 - In Thanksgiving to St. Anthony
9:00 - Pietro Di Marino and Angelo Sgobbo
By: Lucia Di Marino
St. Catherine of Alexandria
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th
7:30 - Robert Farewell
By: Maria Ferreira
9:00 - Catherine and Napoleon Migliano
By: Anna Caruso
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26th
7:30 - Joe & Marie Rita
By: Deacon & Mrs. Carl Degenhardt
9:00 - Virginia Di Lorenzo
By: Bob Di Lorenzo
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27th
9:00 - Mass of Thanksgiving
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28th
7:30 - Antonio Reis
By: The Ribeiro Family
9:00 - Gabariele Falcone
SATURDAY, NOVEMBE 29th
9:00 - Joan Marilyn Henry
By: Claud Henry
5:15 - People of the Parish
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30th
8:00 - Anne Itri (18th Ann.)
By: Joanne Whitney and Chris Whitney
10:00 - Deceased Members of the Foley Family
By: Deacon & Mrs. Thomas Abbamont
12:00 - Savino and Rosina Manna
By: Isabel Manna
THE SANCTUARY LAMPS
will be burning this week
in memory of:
I - Louis Camputo
II - The Lancione and Dottore Families
III - Vincenzo Pizzuti
THE BREAD AND WINE
offered for Eucharist this week
are in memory of:
John and Yolanda Pasquale
THANKSGIVING DAY
The collection taken up on Thanksgiving Day will be
given to the Sacred Heart Food Pantry. Please bring
food items to Mass for the Food Pantry. There are
even more people dependent on the Food Pantry this
year. Please be as generous as possible. Thank you.
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES
THEME: THE SHEPHERD-KING
It has been said that Christians have easily made God
more likely earthly rulers, and haven’t been as comfortable demanding that earthly rulers be more God-like in
their mercy, justice, and care for the least of the world
Ezekiel 34:11-12,15-17 God is a tender shepherd.
Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd,
1 Corinthians 15:20-26,28 All shall be brought to life
through the Son of God.
Matthew 25:31-46 The parable of final judgment.
S
TEWARDSHIP
November 15/16, 2014
First Collection: $2316.00
Second Collection: $833.00
(Debt Reduction)
Attendance: Adults
333
Children
43
In a parish as diverse as ours it is great to see us as one
in prayer, fellowship and service. Thank you for your care
and concern for our Church by your volunteer efforts and
your contributions in our weekly Sunday collection. Your
efforts are to be commended for the increase in our Sunday offerings. Thank you. Fr. Bob
Please bring a friend to Mass and encourage
neighbors to come back to Mass at St. Ursula’s.
ST. URSULA’S PRAYS FOR:
Margaret Dell’achio, Stephanie Merenda, Diana Horne,
Paul Cote, Jr., Robert Gregory, Betty D’Avi, Richard Stanzione, Joseph P. Abinanti, Sr., Donna Bau, Mary Fealey,
Danny and Marie Circello, Maria and Vivian Gregory,
Nancy and Joseph Sipala, Andrew De Curtis, John Arpaia, Fayezh Jereis, Karen Renna, Christine Johnson,
Juliette and Taylor Miranda, Paul Cote, our parish homebound, the residents of our local nursing homes, and the
prayer requests on Mary’s altar.
UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
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Advent Retreat - December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd from 7:00
- 8:00 PM - Sr. Veronica
Breakfast with Santa - December 7th - 11:00 AM
Italian Club Christmas Dinner/Dance - December 12th
- 7:30 PM
Seasoned Seniors Christmas Luncheon - December
19th - 1:00 PM
PARISH ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
Mon. AA Mtg. - 8:00 PM - CA
Tues. Special Program - 7:00 - 9:00 PM - A
AA Mtg. - 8:00 PM - CA
Wed. Special Program - 7:00 - 9:00 PM - A
Sat.
AA Mtg. - 2:00 PM - CA
Sun. No R.E. Classes
AA Mtg. - 2:00 PM - CA
AA Mtg. - 8:00 PM - CA
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updates from the Parish and the Archdiocese by visiting www.flocknote.com/stursula or texting CSU to
84576.
PARISH EVENTS
OUR FINANCIAL SITUATION
In order for the Church to maintain itself through July we
are still dependent on your generous contributions. The
monies given to our collections are strictly for the upkeep
and maintenance of the Parish. In order for us to remain
open and functioning we need your continued support.
Thank you for all that you do for us.
ADVENT RETREAT
Sr. Veronica Wood will be leading an Advent Retreat on
December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd from 7:00 - 8:00 PM. The
theme is “Mary’s Journey, Our Journey.”
ITALIAN CLUB
The Italian Club is having its Annual Christmas Dinner
Dance on Friday, December 12th at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria. This year we will have a well-known singer, Fruzzetti
Moreno who will sing traditional Italian favorites. The
meal will consist of pasta, chicken, veal spezzatino, salad,
coffee and desert and beer, wine and soda. The cost is
$40.00 per person. Reservations: Emidio - 699-9333 or
Vito - 664-5214. All are invited and we hope to see you
there for an enjoyable evening.
SEASONED SENIORS
Friday, December 19th will be the last function of the Seasoned Seniors. The afternoon will consist of a hot lunch,
dancing, 50/50 and raffles, and singing Christmas carols.
We cannot thank enough our Deacon Tom and Fran and
their Seasoned Senior crew for all the work they have
done for more than 20 years to make our group a success. Deacon Tom and Fran not only organized the
events but come from Somers to spend time with us and
offer us many opportunities to get together as a close knit
parish family. We thank them for the many memories we
will cherish in our hearts for many years to come.
MERGER WITH STS. PETER AND PAUL
This past Wednesday our Parish representatives consisting of Fr. Bob, Fr. Valentine, Deacon Carl, Deacon Tom,
Al Liquorie and Vicki Cavalluzzi had our first meeting in
order to facilitate a smooth transition of our two parishes.
As of the writing of this bulletin I cannot report anything to
the Parish but I just want to keep you informed that the
meeting will have taken place.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Each year the Parish presents Breakfast with Santa during the Advent Season. This year will be December 7th
after the 10:00 AM Mass. Breakfast will consist of eggs,
bacon, sausage and other goodies. Santa will be visiting
us from the North Pole. Gifts will be given out. Photographs will be taken of the children with Santa. This is the
11th year of Santa visiting the Parish. Please mark your
calendar and make a reservation with the flyer in the Bulletin.
SIXTH GRADERS RECEIVED THE BIBLE
At last Sunday’s 10:00 AM Mass Fr. Bob blessed Bibles
and distributed them to the 6th Grade students in our Religious Education Program. These children are studying
the Bible in their class and they pledged to not only read
the Word of God each day, but will also try to live it in their
lives. We thank the parents who support our Religious
Education program by being involved and interested in
the children’s Religious Education development.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
NOVEMBER 24 - 30, 2014
Mon.
St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions Revelation 14:1-3,4b-5; Luke 21:1-4
Tues. St. Catherine of Alexandria Revelation 14:1419; Luke 21:5-11
Wed. Revelation 15:1-4; Luke 21:12-19
Thurs. Revelation 18:1-2,21-23;19:1-3,9a; Luke 21:20-28
Fri.
Revelation 20:1-4,11-21:2; Luke 21:29-33
Sat.
Revelation 22:1-7; Luke 21:34-36
Sun. Isaiah 63:16b-17,19b; 64:2-7; 1 Corinthians 1:39; Mark 13:33-37
PRAYER FOR THANKSGIVING DAY
O Great and Holy God of all,
You are mystery beyond all
comprehension, and yet You love us
and walk beside us in all that we do
On this Thanksgiving Day,
we pause to express our gratitude
for Your constant love and care and
for the many graces and blessings
You have bestowed on us.
Thank You, in particular, for our
family and friends, for our homes,
for our food and drink,
and for our jobs and co-workers.
Thank You, too, for all the other
countless gifts that grace our lives and continually delight
and surprise
us. We give You thanks on this
Thanksgiving Day
in union with all Your people
Throughout the world.
We join our song of praise as well
with all Your Angels and Saints.
O Great and Holy God of all,
we give You heartfelt thanks
this day
Amen
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
“The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.”
Do we know what He asks of us in our Sacrament of Marriage Find out on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend. For information call 1-877-NYS-WWME ext. 3.
SAINTS OF THE WEEK
November 24th - St. Andrew Dung-Lac, priest, martyr,
and his Companions, martyrs
During the 17th - 19th centuries in Vietnam, some 130,000
Christians suffered cruel martyrdom, many be decapitation or strangulation; today 117, most of them killed during
the reigns of Emperors Minh-Mang (1820-1840) and TuDuc (1847-1883), are remembered; they include eleven
Spanish Dominicans, ten members of the Society of Foreign Missions of Paris;, and ninety-six Vietnamese (thirtyseven priests, including Andrew Dung-Lac, died 1839,
and fifty-nine lay persons, including one seminarian and
ten Dominican Tertiaries; all canonized 19 June 1988 by
Pope John Paul II.
November 25th - St. Catherine of Alexandria, virgin,
martyr
Catherine was a learned woman of the early fourth century who, according to legend, following her conversion at
the age of eighteen, preached the Gospel throughout Alexandria in Egypt. While imprisoned by the emperor
Magnus Maximum (335-388), she converted both the empress and the leader of the armed forces, and for this she
was martyred. Legend has it that upon her death, after a
wheel of torture (known as “Catherin’s wheel”) broke, her
body was carried by angels to Mt. Sinai. St. Joan of Arc
(30 May) was thought to have heard her voice. Venerated in the East since the 9th century, she is a patron saint
of philosophers, preachers, and young unmarried women.
NEW PARISHIONERS. If you are new in the parish, we
would appreciate it if you register.
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THE LORD’S FLOCK
Sheep are high-maintenance animals. They are not
very intelligent. Without guidance and care, especially in a
climate like Israel’s, they would die quickly from predators,
starvation, or just their own slowness. The scriptural image of us as the Lord’s flock is not terribly flattering to us,
since it is only the never-ending diligence of a watchful
shepherd that allows the flock to survive.
The feast of Christ the King was intended to call the
world back to Christ as the sole power of the world, to
bring back a flock that had been scattered by many negative forces of the growing industrial, scientific, and wartorn world of the early twentieth century. It is fitting that,
as we celebrate Christ the King, we hear about Christ the
Shepherd who cares for us and who, likewise, will be
there at the end of time. Interestingly enough, as the Gospel illustrates, our own destiny is determined by the way
we have been “shepherds” to the rest of the flock.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Coming to the end of the Church year, we can wonder
how we got “extreme unction” out of “anointing of the
sick.” “Extreme” comes from a Latin phrase, in extremis,
which in English refers to the last struggle of a dying person. “Last rites” is a phrase in common usage, and refers
to the fact that years ago everyone waited until the last
crisis of illness to summon the priest. The goal of anointing had always been healing and forgiveness, but in time
it began to be seen as a preparation for death. In a hard
world, almost anything from a hangnail to a sneeze could
be life‑threatening, so perhaps the change was inevitable.
The emphasis on the penitential aspects was heightened,
even to the odd practice of Rome in the twelfth century,
when the sick person was sprinkled with ashes mixed with
holy water and given a hair shirt as a sign of penance.
The reformers thankfully overlooked some of these
oddities of history, and today the sacrament of the sick is
much more generously applied to persons in a wide range
of situations. Still, it is a sacrament of reconciliation, and
for that reason is not celebrated for an infant or toddler,
although there is a rite for a visit to a sick child not including anointing or Communion.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.