ANNUNCIATION - OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH Rev. Robert F. Grippo, Pastor Rev. Livinus Anweting, Associate Rev. Salvatore Riccardi, C.P., Associate Msgr. John Farley, Weekend Associate Rev. Joseph P. Tierney, Weekend Associate Rev. Joseph Lienhard, S.J., Weekend Associate Rev. Christopher Argano, Vocation Director Archdiocese NY, in Residence Deacons Michael J. Fox, Guy Pellegrini and Ralph Longo Sr. Catherine Burns, O.P., Pastoral Associate www.annunciation-fatima.com MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 pm (S), 5:30 pm (N) Sunday 7:30 am (S), 9:00 am (N), 10:00 am (S), 11:00 am (N), 12:00 noon (S), 5:00 pm (S) WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE 6:45 am (S), 9:00 am (N), 9:00 am (S) Saturday: 8:30 am (N), 9:00 am (S) HOLY DAYS 7:30 pm (S) Evening before the Holy Day 6:45 am (S), 9:00 am (N), 9:00 am (S), 10:00 am (S), 7:30 pm (N) on the Holy Day Please check the bulletin. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT First Friday - 9:30 am -10:30 am (N) First Friday - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (S) MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Tuesdays after the 9:00 am Mass (S) SACRAMENTS CONFESSION Saturday - 4:00 to 5:00 pm (S) & (N) or any time upon request. BAPTISM Baptisms are held on Sundays at 12:30 pm (N) and 1:15 pm (S). All first time parents must attend a Jordan Conference prior to the Baptism. Please arrange for Baptism and Jordan Conference by calling the Rectory as soon as possible. MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made ASAP and at least six months before the wedding. VISITATION OF THE SICK Please call Sr. Cathy Burns, O.P. at 914-779-7345 to arrange for Communion in your home. ANNUNCIATION (S) 470 Westchester Avenue Crestwood, NY 10707 OUR LADY OF FATIMA (N) 5 Strathmore Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 RECTORY 470 Westchester Avenue 914-779-7345 Office Manager • Anna Caruso Finance Manager • Mary Fuschetto Parish Secretaries • Maryann Caiazzo and Dede LaRock BULLETIN All articles for Sunday Bulletin must be received at the Rectory no later than 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, for the following Sunday’s Bulletin. Please email articles to [email protected]. MUSIC Director of Music & Choir Director Jennifer Cardoni -914-779-7345 Our Lady of Fatima Organist Dr. Joseph Muscente PARISH COUNCIL Meetings are held several times per year. PARISH MEMBERSHIP Register in Rectory, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm or online at our website: http://annunciation-fatima.com/ new-to-our-parish/. The parents of a child seeking entrance into our school must be officially registered in the parish. SCHOOL 465 Westchester Avenue 914-337-8760 Maureen Noonan, Principal Adele Sinnott, Secretary RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Mary Rose, Director Doreen Napolitano, Coordinator for Children with Special Needs 914-779-2374 November 26, 2017
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ANNUNCIATION - OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH
Rev. Robert F. Grippo, Pastor Rev. Livinus Anweting, Associate
Rev. Salvatore Riccardi, C.P., Associate Msgr. John Farley, Weekend Associate
Rev. Joseph P. Tierney, Weekend Associate Rev. Joseph Lienhard, S.J., Weekend Associate
Rev. Christopher Argano, Vocation Director Archdiocese NY, in Residence Deacons Michael J. Fox, Guy Pellegrini and Ralph Longo
Sr. Catherine Burns, O.P., Pastoral Associate
www.annunciation-fatima.com
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday 5:00 pm (S), 5:30 pm (N)
Sunday 7:30 am (S), 9:00 am (N), 10:00 am (S), 11:00 am (N), 12:00 noon (S), 5:00 pm (S)
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE 6:45 am (S), 9:00 am (N), 9:00 am (S) Saturday: 8:30 am (N), 9:00 am (S)
HOLY DAYS 7:30 pm (S) Evening before the Holy Day 6:45 am (S), 9:00 am (N), 9:00 am (S), 10:00 am (S), 7:30 pm (N) on the Holy Day Please check the bulletin.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT First Friday - 9:30 am -10:30 am (N) First Friday - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (S)
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Tuesdays after the 9:00 am Mass (S)
SACRAMENTS
CONFESSION Saturday - 4:00 to 5:00 pm (S) & (N) or any time upon request.
BAPTISM Baptisms are held on Sundays at 12:30 pm (N) and 1:15 pm (S). All first time parents must attend a Jordan Conference prior to the Baptism. Please arrange for Baptism and Jordan Conference by calling the Rectory as soon as possible.
MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made ASAP and at least six months before the wedding.
VISITATION OF THE SICK Please call Sr. Cathy Burns, O.P. at 914-779-7345 to arrange for Communion in your home.
ANNUNCIATION (S) 470 Westchester Avenue
Crestwood, NY 10707
OUR LADY OF FATIMA (N) 5 Strathmore Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583
RECTORY 470 Westchester Avenue
914-779-7345 Office Manager • Anna Caruso
Finance Manager • Mary Fuschetto Parish Secretaries • Maryann Caiazzo
and Dede LaRock
BULLETIN All articles for Sunday Bulletin must be
received at the Rectory no later than 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, for the following
Sunday, November 26 7:30 AM(S) Marie Tazza 9:00 AM(N) John Geremita 10:00 AM(S) Thomas Murphy 11:00 AM(N) Grace & Elvio Co 12:00 PM(S) Jim & Lore a Peano 5:00 PM(S) Giacomo Fratarcangeli Monday, November 27 6:45AM(S) John Pilkington 9:00AM(N) Patrick Brady 9:00AM(S) Joseph & Jenny Cordasco Tuesday, November 28 6:45AM(S) Darby Carroll 9:00AM(N) Ambrose McGarry 9:00AM(S) Joseph DiMiceli Wednesday, November 29 6:45AM(S) Ambrose McGarry 9:00AM(N) Kathleen Cerwonka 9:00AM(S) Antoine e Poliche , 1st Anniversary Thursday, November 30 6:45AM(S) Mary & Paty McGarry 9:00AM(N) Joseph DeSan s 9:00AM(S) Edward & Mary Hill Friday, December 1 6:45AM(S) Sr. Alice Cronican 9:00AM(N) Georgeanne White 9:00AM(S) Patrick Kilduff 10:00AM(S) Patricia Mary Correa Saturday, December 2 8:30AM(N) Patrick Smyth 9:00AM(S) Christopher DeVino 5:00PM(S) August Kunzig 5:30PM(N) William Grdinich Sunday, December 3 7:30 AM(S) Thomas H. McQuillan 9:00 AM(N) All Deceased Member of the Holy Name Society 10:00 AM(S) Dr. Salvatore Conte & All Souls Day 11:00 AM(N) Cole & Castellano Families 12:00 PM(S) Robert Warwick 5:00 PM(S) Thomas & Laura McGarry
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THE LIVING: Deacon Guy Pellegrini, Jean Ann Vene, Sam Pizzano, Lucye Caplan, Michael Manuele, James Den co, the Farra Cousins, Marie Grilli, John K. O’Driscoll, Grace Vlasaty, Barbara Giordano, Camille Arcuri, Baby Carina Yacovone-Neves, Emil Gerard, Alfred Lamber , Leann Lamber , Mary Salmon, Olga Selca, Sofia Rabello, Baby Micah Perazzo, Eunice Citron, Dominic Olsen, Rosemary Sullivan, Michael Hill, Frank Greco, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Broder, Rosa Maria Santos, Steven Domenech, Michael Frasca , Anne e Faccipon , Joseph Ferrante, George Sargent, Bridie Lane, Jim Chiodo, John E. Sweeney, Annie McMahon, Daniel Ciarcia Jr., Deacon Ralph Longo, Lore a Fox Ferraro, Maria Iacovella, Joan Crosby, Chris na Garafolo, Dan Sweeney, Vincent Ingoglia, John Asiedu, Beth Murphy, Deacon Jack Kollar, Jennie Czachor, Andrea Mermer, Mark Giorgio, Pina Lopopolo, Madeline O’Brien, Kathleen Burke, Gloria Quinn, Patrick Quinn, Lou Turchiano, Ron Vlasaty, the sick and shut-ins of the parish.
THE DEAD: Patricia Diffley, Caroline Hughes, Michael A. White, Michelena Maddalo (Dorian Barry’s mother), our deceased Service Men and Women, and those killed this week around the world.
BAPTISMS We joyfully welcome these newly bap zed babies into
our Annuncia on-Our Lady of Fa ma family: Marco Cinquemani Chris an Giannasca
Emilia Rose Foster
used for the Holy Sacrifice of Mass at Annunciation Church this week are gifts of Walter Mahon in
loving memory of Sheila E. Kelly.
Save the Dates Advent Holy Hour
December 12th - Annuncia on 7:30PM & December 20th - Our Lady of Fa ma 7:30PM
Catholic Underground - Westchester January 13, 2018 - Our Lady of Fa ma 7:30PM
Cardinal Dolan Visits During Catholic School Week January 31, 2018 - Annuncia on 10AM Mass followed by a small recep on in the Gym.
Page Three Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
I am told that most people die having never drawn up a will. Therefore, the distribu on of their property must be decided by the state or by the courts. Those people did not intend to let that happen. That wasn’t the way they wanted to do it. But it just happened because they were pretending that this life would last forever. All of us ought to go on with our daily rou ne of life, but each of us ought not to deceive ourselves into thinking it will last forever. I am not sugges ng, however, that we should spend our me morbidly contempla ng death, not that at all. I am simply saying that we should face the fact and deal with it accordingly.
Let me now ask you this ques on: If you were going to die tomorrow and you knew it, what would you do with the rest of this day? One person might say, “I would draw up my will.” Another might say, “I would spend me playing with my children.” And another might answer, “I would put my arms around my wife and tell her that I love her.”
Well, I am saying to you that you should do some of those things today. Who knows? Today could be the last opportunity that you might have to do it. If today isn’t, then some other day will be. For every one of us, some day will be the last day of our lives. We should face that fact and reorder our priori es accordingly. Certainly, on December 3 – the first Sunday of Advent – we ought to recognize that this earthly life will not last forever.
All of Jesus’ teachings presupposes a life of moral responsibility that con nues on beyond me. If we take that seriously, and we should, it means that what we are doing today is eternally important. In our home, office, school, factory, store, we have the opportunity to make some daily contribu on to the everlas ng Kingdom of God.
Once that idea soaks into our thinking, it will alter our a tudes toward everything. Material possessions and work success will mean less and less, and values and principles and a loving rela onship with God and one another will mean more and more.
Most of us are not suffering from a terminal disease – thank God! But we are all dying. Li le by li le, day by day, we are moving closer and closer toward eternity. What a marvelous difference it would make, if we are allowed that truth to take root in our hearts and minds. Jesus once said, “Stay awake, therefore, you cannot know the day your Lord is coming.” Every day of our lives should be lived as if it will be our last because one day it will be!
Thoughts For Advent Remember: We are asked to share the excitement of our Catholic faith story with others,
especially with our family and friends and those with whom we most closely associate. When this sharing evokes interest, we should extend an invita on to experience the life
of our parish faith community. Bring someone back to church with you this Advent .
Advent is a me of wai ng – a me to reflect – a me to become more aware of the gi of Jesus’ first coming at Christmas, a me to ready ourselves for His final coming in glory. It is a me to be aware of God’s presence in the ordinary things of our lives – the beginning of a new day, the warmth of love from family and
friends, the joys and the hurts of growing and being fully human. We need to think about these things and share them with one another.
Kristkindle: This is a very old German custom which can enrich family life. The names of all the persons in the family are placed in a box. Each member draws one (not his or her own) and keeps the name secret. As o en as possible during Advent each person does something in secret for the person he or she draws, and writes it on a slip of paper
(also in secret). At Christmas the notes are wrapped and presented.
Sunday, November 26 (N) Mi en Tree Clothing Drive - Fa ma Church (N&S) Scout Christmas Wreath Sale - Outside Churches (
Monday, November 27 (N) 12 - 4PM - Yonkers Senior Group - Lower Mee ng Rm (S) 7:30 - 9PM - AA - Convent Room 1
Tuesday, November 28 (S) 9:30AM - Miraculous Medal Novena - Church (N) 12 - 4PM - Yonkers Senior Group - Lower Mee ng Rm (N) 3:30 - 7PM - Special Needs Religious Ed - Mercy Center (S) 7 - 9PM - Choir Prac ce - Church
Wednesday, November 29 (N) 9:30AM - Rosary - Church (S) 1 - 4PM - Bridge - Parish Room (S) 3:30 - 8:30PM - Religious Ed - Annuncia on School
Thursday, November 30 (S) 9:30 - 11AM - Park Bench - Parish Room (S) 1 - 4PM - 60+ Club - Parish Room (N) 4 - 6PM - Special Needs Religious Ed - Mercy Center (S) 6:30PM - School Admission Session - Gym (N) 7:30PM - RCIA Class - Lower Mee ng Room
Friday, December 1 (N) 9:30 - 10:30AM - First Friday Adora on - Church (S) 9:30 - 11:00AM - Park Bench - Parish Room (S) 7 - 10PM - First Friday Adora on - Church (S) 10AM - First Friday School Mass (N) 7 - 9PM - Friday Night Live - Breen Hall (S) 7 - 9PM - Father Daughter Dance - Gym (S) 7:30PM - Jordan Conference - Parish Room
Saturday, December 2 (S) 11:30AM - 12:30PM - AA - Parish Room (N&S) 4 - 5PM - Confession (N) Mi en Tree Clothing Drive - Fa ma Church (S) Giving Tree - Take a tag - Annuncia on Church (N&S) Scout Christmas Wreath Sale - Outside Churches
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Bridge Lessons WEDNESDAYS: November 29,
December 6 and 13
Bidding and supervised play held in Annuncia on's Parish Room
1:00-4:00PM for players with experience in Bridge (but beginners are welcome...we will get you started). Cost $25 (make check payable to Annuncia on-Our Lady of
Fa ma). Instructor Gene Donovan 779-7461.
Boy Scouts will be Selling Christmas Wreaths
The Boy Scouts of Troop 1 Crestwood will be selling nicely
decorated, fresh Christmas wreaths a er Masses the weekend of December 2nd and 3rd, if inventory permits.
Two sizes (medium and large) will be available. Your support is appreciated.
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Religious Ed News Sunday, Nov 26th
Special Needs Mass will be celebrated at 2:30pm next Sunday,
December 3rd at Our Lady of Fatima. This Mass has
accommodations for children with special needs. All are welcome. After Mass, there will be a reception in
Breen Hall. For more information, please contact Doreen Napolitano at [email protected] .
Call for a Special Needs Catechist A Special Needs Catechist who has experience
working with children with autism and an understanding of sensory needs & strategies is
needed for Tuesday afternoons between 4:30 and 5pm.
Also, a volunteer who knows American Sign Language is also needed for Tuesday afternoons
between 4:30 and 5pm. To volunteer, please contact Doreen Napolitano
at [email protected] or call the Religious Educa on Office at 914-779-2374.
Confirmation News
Sunday, December 3rd: Mass for Confirmation candidates and their families will be celebrated at 10am downstairs in the Annunciation Lower
Church. A short Inscription ceremony will take place immediately following the Mass in the Lower Church.
A reception follows in the Annunciation Gym.
The complete Confirmation preparation schedule is available on the parish website: www.annunciation-
fatima.com/religious-education .
Children’s Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy is an opportunity for our 3-9 year old children to leave Sunday Mass and go downstairs to listen to a children’s version of the
readings and participate in a relevant craft. The children return to their families
after the homily.
Children’s Liturgy will be celebrated at the 10AM Mass on the following dates:
December 10th, December 17th.
We are always in need of volunteers (older students and adults) to help. Please see www.annuncia on-
fa ma.com/religious-educa on to sign up. (This is a great opportunity for our Confirma on candidates to earn service hours!) If you have ques ons, please contact Mary Rose at mary.rose@annuncia on-fa ma.com.
The Annuncia on-Fa ma Yonkers Senior Center 16 is holding this year's Christmas/Holiday Party on Thursday, December 7th, 12PM -
3:30PM. It will be at Castle Royale, 92 Waverly St. All you can eat buffet,
dessert & beverages. Live band performing, Raffle/Prizes. Cost is $25.00 cash please.
Contact Ginny Kilkenny 914-202-5701. Please join us for a fun gathering. Payment due by Tuesday, Nov. 28th.
We are at the Mercy Center, lower level Monday and Tuesday's 12 - 4PM to drop off reserva ons.
Holy Name Society Meeting
The Holy Name Society wishes to announce that its next mee ng
will be held At Annuncia on Church On Sunday,
December 3, 2017. All Current and New Members are encouraged to a end
the 12 Noon Mass. Immediately following the 12 Noon Mass, the Holy Name
Society will meet for an enlightening and spiritual discussion in the Parish Room which is under the
Rectory. Breakfast sandwiches, juice and coffee will be provided.
Crestwood Tree Ligh ng Hosted by Annuncia on Girl Scouts
Come usher in the Christmas Season with the Crestwood Christmas Tree
Ligh ng Ceremony on Tuesday, December 5th at 7pm American Legion Plaza (Vermont Terrace near Crestwood
Train Sta on).
Bring Hats, Gloves & Scarves to Christmas Tree Ligh ng on Dec 5
All dona ons will go to Midnight Run―an outreach program for homeless adults Hosted by Cub Scout Pack 6 Crestwood
Collec on bins will be available at American Legion Plaza during the Tree Ligh ng. Your dona ons will help us usher in the spirit of Christmas.
The Giving Tree
Beginning with the 5:00PM Mass on Saturday 12/3, we will have a
Christmas tree at St. Joseph’s Altar in Church, filled with tags
that have the names and ages of young boys and girls. These
children are from four different organiza ons in Westchester, the South Bronx and
Manha an. This year we will have more tags than ever because so many families are in need. We ask that you
take a tag or two if possible, and buy a gi for the children. Please return the wrapped gi to the tree, with the original tag, no later than December 10th. The gi s
are delivered on Monday morning, December 11th. If you take a tag, please ensure that you return the gi by Sunday, December 10th, or that child will not get a
gi . Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
Lessons & Carols
Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima parish proudly presents
their annual Lessons and Carols Service on Sunday,
December 10th at 2:30pm. The afternoon will feature the adult
and children’s choirs, as well as members of the St. Frances
de Chantal adult choir (Bronx). Admission is free. All are welcome. The service
will take place at Annunciation Church. Please join us for an afternoon of prayer and song to ring in
the advent season.
LuminariaCandles There has been a longstanding tradi on of ligh ng Luminaria
candles along the street in front of every house on Christmas Eve. Around 7PM, the dark streets of Crestwood are transformed into stunning
symbol of our community welcoming the Christ Child into our homes. Over 10,000 candles are ordered, no
need call or to pre-order.
Candles will be ready for pick up in the gym at Breakfast with Santa on Sunday December 17th. If you can’t make Breakfast with Santa and would like to par cipate in this wonderful tradi on please call to
Please make every effort to pick up your candles at Breakfast with Santa
A Special Thank You From Our Marines For the Military Care Packages
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We will be sure to get some photo's when these come in and send them back. This is an amazing show of support, and for that I can't truly thank you enough.
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