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
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
DECEMBER 21, 2014
Welcome to St. Ursula’s: With Joyful Hearts We Welcome You Into Our House of Prayer.
MASS INTENTIONS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22nd
7:30 - Antonio, Annunziata & Maria Sica
By: Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sica
9:00 - Maria Cannone
By: Susie Di Leo
St. John of Kanty
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23rd
7:30 - Karen Anne Henry
By: Claud Henry
9:00 - Ramon Cuebas
By: Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Cavalluzzi
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24th
7:30 - In Thanksgiving to St. Anthony
9:00 - Giuseppe Giordano
By: D. Giordano
4:00 - No Mass Intentions
10:00 - No Mass Intentions
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25th
8:00 - No Mass Intentions
10:00 - No Mass Intentions
12:00 - No Mass Intentions
St. Stephen
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26th
7:30 - In Thanksgiving to St. Therese of the Little
Flower
9:00 - Rosa Melluso
By: Fr. Bob
St. John
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27th
9:00 - Barbara Marcoccia
By: Mr. & Mrs. Vito Lembo
5:15 - People of the Parish
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28th
8:00 - Anne and Sam Itri
By: Joanne Whitney and Chris Whitney
10:00 - Josefina da Cinceicao Rego and
Antonio Coutinho
By: Joseph Ribeiro
12:00 - Armando and Maria Merone
By: Mr. & Mrs. Stufano
THE SANCTUARY LAMPS
will be burning this week
in memory of:
I - The Licursi and Pucci Families
II - Louis Camputo
III - Aida and Joaquim Piedade
THE BREAD AND WINE
offered for Eucharist this week
are in memory of:
Deceased Members of the De Sousa
and Chaves Families and Blessings for
Grandchildren
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES
THEME: A HOME FOR GOD
From the temple in Jerusalem to Mary in Nazareth, God
continues to seek dwelling places here. Through the
Spirit, we are those dwelling places.
2 Samuel 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16 God will establish a lasting
kingdom from the House of David.
Psalm 89 I will sing about God’s goodness forever.
Romans 16:25-27 Paul gives glory to God through
Christ, the promised one.
Luke 1:26-38 Mary is chosen to bear a son in the lineage
of David.
S
TEWARDSHIP
December 13/14, 2014
(Unavailable due to early
submission of bulletin)
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, 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.
VOCATION VIEW. If you think God is calling you to a
Church vocation, as a priest or religious, please call Fr.
Enrique Salvo at (914)968-1340 (Priesthood), Sr. Deanna
Sabetta at (212)371-1000 X2803 (Religious), and Diaconate Office at (914)968-6200 X8269 (Diaconate).
THE SUNDAY MASS is now airing on ABC Family from
6:30 - 7:00 AM each Sunday morning, in addition to all of
our other channels that continue to bring our Mass to you.
THE SUNDAY MASS is produced by the Passionist Fathers and Brothers out of New York City. Too early for
you? Tape it or Tivo it! For more information consult the
website at www.TheSundayMass.org.
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UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
Italian Club New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance - 8:00 PM
Mon.
Tues.
Sat.
Sun.
PARISH ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
AA Mtg. - 8:00 PM - CA
AA Mtg. - 8:00 PM - CA
AA Mtg. - 2:00 PM - CA
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
ITALIAN CLUB
Bring in the New Year with the Italian Club Dinner Dance.
There’s plenty of food, music, Champaign to toast the
new year, noise makers and much more. The cost is
only $50.00.
FINANCIAL SITUATION
Just a reminder that we are dependent upon your generous contributions through the Sunday collections. We
have experienced a bit of a drop due to the announcement of our merger. We still have to maintain our beautiful Parish and hope that you would continue your previous
giving both on Sundays and especially at Christmas time.
In the last month we have had unexpected bills for the
repair of the organ and the boiler. We cannot run the Parish without these two essential things. We have already
spent close to $20,000 just in fuel costs thus far. Please
don’t forget us when you prepare your envelope for Sunday Mass. Thank you for your generosity.
SEASONED SENIORS
Once again we would like to thank Deacon Tom & Fran
for a wonderful Christmas luncheon. The seniors enjoyed
their annual Christmas meal in the cafeteria with a 50/50
raffle and many prizes raffled off. For over 20 years the
senior group has been one of the largest groups serving
the parish and the community. Over the years the seniors
have traveled on cruises and have taken many one day
and overnight trips. This was due in a large part to
Deacon Tom’s planning and arranging these events
through the years. We cannot thank him enough for his
time and energy. The Christmas luncheon was the last
event for the seniors here at St. Ursula. We thank all who
generously supported the senior group. In our merger
with Sts. Peter & Paul their senior group meets on
Wednesday after the 12:00 mass. All are invited to attend. Please call Sts. Peter & Paul for specific information.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING
We would like to thank Annesa & Marcia and the parishioners of the parish who participated in the caroling at
Sunrise Nursing Home on Saturday, December 20th. The
residents thoroughly enjoyed the visit and singing along
with the group reminded them of their own Christmas’ with
family and friends. Thank you for adding a little Christmas
cheer to their lives.
ITALIAN CLUB
For over 25 years the Italian Club has been providing dinners and trips to various venues and has raised and given
very generous donations to the Church. Without these
contributions various projects in the parish could not have
been accomplished. At times, some of the contributions
were used to carry us through difficult financial situations.
We most especially thank Emidio & Vito for all that
they have done to make the Italian Club such a success through the years. The Christmas Dinner Dance
was another fine example of the Club’s efforts. We thank
the Club for their Christmas gift of $12,000.00 to the parish. Thank you to all the participants who have supported
the Italian Club through the years. The Club will continue
their regular monthly meetings until June.
MEET & GREET
Thank you to Fr. John & Fr. Francis and parishioners from
Sts. Peter & Paul in joining the parishioners of St. Ursula
for a Meet & Greet. After all the Masses parishioners of
both parishes were able to discuss our similarities and
how we might make a smooth transition. We look forward
to our parishioners attending Mass and a reception at Sts.
Peter & Paul in the coming months.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
To all our parishioners, friends and visitors. Come again!
Thank you for your support and encouragement as we
celebrate the birth of the Lord.
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
I would like to thank all who helped to decorate the
Church for Christmas. The flowers, trees and decorations
help us to focus on Jesus and the true meaning of Christmas. We would also like to thank our Altar Servers, Ushers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Choirs, Organist, Sacristan and Deacons.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
SATURDAY, DEC. 13 - 4:30 - 5:00 PM
RECONCILIATION MONDAY, DEC. 15
4:00 - 5:30 PM & 7:00 - 8:00 PM
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
CHRISTMAS EVE - 4:00 PM - CHILDREN’S MASS
9:30 PM - CAROLS
10:00 PM (NO MIDNIGHT MASS)
CHRISTMAS DAY - 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, & 12:00 PM
NEW YEAR’S MASS SCHEDULE
NEW YEAR’S EVE - 5:15 PM
NEW YEAR’S DAY - 8:00 AM; 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
DECEMBER 22 - 28, 2014
Mon. 1 Samuel 1:24-28; Luke 1:46-56
Tues. St. John of Kanty - Malachi 3:1-4,23-24; Luke
1:57-66
Wed. 2 Samuel 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16; Luke 1:67-79
Thurs. Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18
Fri.
St. Stephen Acts 6:8-10;7:54-59; Matthew 10:17
-22
Sat.
St. John 1 John 1:1-4; John 20:1a and 2-8
Sun. Sirach 3:2-6,12-14 or Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3;
Luke 2:22-40
FAMILY LIFE/RESPECT LIFE OFFICE
EnCourage is a Catholic Support community that supports
families of those experiencing same-sex attractions.
There are scheduled meetings in the Orange County
area, and we are looking to develop additional meetings
throughout the archdiocese. For further information, email the Orange County EnCourage group at [email protected]. To learn more about Courage and
EnCourage, visit www.couragerc.com, or call the Family
Life + Respect Life Office at 646-794-3186.
SAINTS OF THE WEEK
December 23rd - St. John of Kanty, priest
John of Kanty, died 1473; dean of philosophy and professor of theology at the University of Cracow; noted for his
austerity, humility, and charity toward the poor; a patron of
Poland.
December 26th - St. Stephen, the first martyr
Stephen, died c. 35; one of the seven deacons of the Acts
of the Apostles; first disciple to be martyred; mentioned in
the Roman Canon.
December 27th - St. John, Apostle, Evangelist
John, died c. 100 at Ephesus; son of Zebedee, brother of
James; “Disciple whom Jesus loved”; authored three (?)
letters, the book of Revelation and the most spiritual of
the gospels; symbolized by the eagle (cf. Ezekiel 1); patron of Asiatic Turkey; mentioned in the Roman Canon.
CHAPEL PRAYER BASKET
“Need to talk?...Leave me a note in the Prayer Basket”! “Remember, the task ahead of you is never as
great as the Power behind you”. God
You may leave a prayer intention in our prayer basket.
Your petition will be prayed by the various prayer groups
in the parish.
ECHOING MARY’S DECISION
The angel Gabriel today confronts Mary with a mystery.
The mystery of salvation in Christ is not a mystery that is
solved, but a reality beyond our comprehension that we
must choose to enter into. In the liturgy of the Eastern
Church, everyone waits to see if Mary will enter into the
mystery: God waits, Adam and Eve and all the souls of the
dead who long for paradise wait, angels wait for new heavenly companions. And there is much rejoicing when her
decision is “yes.”
We have less dramatic choices offered to us, but the
mystery of our salvation in Christ is by no means “solved.”
We may understand it a bit better due to Mary’s “yes.” We
may be a bit closer to it through the passion, death, and
resurrection of Jesus Christ. But it still remains a mystery to
which we all must give our own “yes.” Soon we will be singing “O come, let us adore him.” May our Advent prayer, our
echo of Mary’s “yes,” continue then, so we may enter into
the mystery of our salvation in Jesus Christ, God among
us.
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CHRISTMAS IN THE HEART
Christmas! ’Tis the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial fire of charity in the heart.
—Washington Irving