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 • • • • 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 Connect with us on Flocknote. Receive important 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. Name_________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________ ______________________________________________ Phone No ____________________Apt. No.___________ { } New Registration { } Moving Out of Parish { } Change of Address { } Want Envelopes Please cut out and drop in the collection or mail to the Parish House. 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.
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