HOLY INNOCENTS PARISH “WE GATHER TO PRAISE, TO BLESS AND TO PROCLAIM.”

431 BEDFORD ROAD, PLEASANTVILLE, NY

APRIL 8, 2018

PARISH STAFF Fr. Hugh L. Burns, OP, Pastor

Fr. Frank Sutman, OP, Sr. Donna Kelly, CND, Pastoral Associate Fr. Gregory Doherty, OP (In Residence)

Maria Lamorgese 769-3297, x1 Director of Religious Education Joe DeSanctis 514-8731 Music Director Loretta Hotter 769-0025 Sacristan Eileen Bruehl 769-0025 x11 Parish Coordinator Thomas Conaty 769-0025 x30 Youth Minister Barbara Mackin 769-0025 x22 Business Manager afortino@hiparish.org 769-0025 x10 Bulletin Editor

“DOUBTING THOMAS” Nicholas Piliero

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4/7—Evening Vigil 5:15 Antonio DeRubeis

4/8—SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER—DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY 7:30 Our Parishioners 9:00 Paul Alese 10:00 Aura Ruiz 11:00 Eugene Crowe 5:15 Anne & George Maguire 4/9—Monday, The Annunciation of the Lord 7:00 Bennetta A. Fajardo 4/10—Tuesday, Easter Weekday 7:00 Margarida Pinto 4/11—Wednesday, Saint Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr 7:00 Raymond Kennedy 4/12—Thursday, Easter Weekday 7:00 Francis Murphy 4/13—Friday, Easter Weekday 7:00 Anthony J. Pasquale 4/14—Saturday, Easter Weekday 8:30 Teresa & Michael Keenan 4/14—Evening Vigil 5:15 Michael McKenna

4/15—THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 Our Parishioners 9:00 Thomas McCormack 10:00 Deceased of the Dominick Surace Family 11:00 Jacqueline Cotter 5:15 Noreen Mastellon

The Sanctuary Lamp

At Holy Innocents Church burns In Memory of Michael & Teresa Keenan

The Sanctuary Lamp

at Our Lady of Pompeii burns In Memory of Margaret Murphy

2018 FINANCE CORNER

Regular Maintenance

Mar. 4 $ 7,353.13 Mar. 11 $ 8,360.63 Catholic Relief Services $ 2,243.00 Mar. 18 $ 8,088.12 $ 1,909.00 Mar. 25 $11,144.13 Easter $26,687.35 Holy Land $ 1,602,00 Easter Flowers 744.00

Please pray for the safety of our men and women in the military, especially those who are serving overseas.

Jimmy Fleming, Joyce Scholz, Deborah Migliorini, Antonio Soto, Mary Pat & Jack McMahon, Betty Burns, Mary Renna, Barbara Walters, Juan Portillo, Jacques Padawer, Kathy FioRito, Bonnie Proudian, Jeanne Cibirka, Lucia Carlucci, Jennifer Schneider, Elsie Vernon, Richard and Maryann Colucci, Maria Provenzano, Joseph Drago, Gabrielle Sanchez, Olivia Bendus, Linda Iorizzo, Judy Chriss, Jane Chitty, Jean Balzone, Bernadette Harris, Angela Lynch, Beth Frankoviac, Robert Sarro, Irene Ramirez, Nate Smith, Matthew Ryan Taylor, Nicholas Torres, Cathy Policastro, Mary Bachmann, Jaspare Miranda, Stephen Mercatili, Ray Aldes, Cissy Patane, Arthur Woods, Hernan Rebagliati, Bridget Tidd, Helen Burton, Sean Murphy, Kathleen Shortall, Baby George Driscoll, Michael Garris, Kevin Keane, Barbara Brady, Gavin Brady, Tara Morstatt, Emma Murphy, Gina Linss, Jackie Mastrolillo, Brendan Lennon, Claudia Brooks, Lil DeCarlo, Gidget Jimenez, Nicholas Kochek, Brian Egitto, Walter Morris, Anna Hutchinson, Kathy McCann, Mary Sheehan, Joseph DeSanctis (father of Joe DeSanctis), Bobby Murphy, Kevin Lange, Rebecca Conroy, Marie Silviotti, Joseph Donato, Chris Grammas, Timothy Stanton, Sue Placona

BANNS OF MARRIAGE (1ST) Caitlin Casey &

Jeffrey Ellsworth

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Pastor’s Poetry Post-Its

This Sunday concludes the octave of Easter—eight days of intense joy bathed in the light of the Lord’s Resurrection. Today’s gospel tells of Thomas’ absence at Jesus’ appearance to His disciples and his flip expression of doubt. Ever since, he has been dubbed the “Doubting Thomas.” He is therefore a good patron saint for all of us who have ever questioned or doubted our beliefs. And let’s face it, we all have. The Protestant theologian, Paul Tillich, said that “doubt is not the opposite of faith; it is an element of faith.” His wise words remind us that our doubts impel us to grapple with our questions and drive us not to denial but to grow in our relationship with the God we cannot apprehend with our senses. Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel has beautifully written: “Doubt is an act in which the mind confronts its own ideas; wonder is an act in which the mind confronts the mystery of the universe.” Thomas, faced with the challenge to thrust his fist into Jesus’ open side, simply says with a heavy sigh: “My Lord and my God.” Dealing with our own doubts, we say the same in trying to grasp a Love beyond our comprehension.

Fr. Hugh, OP

THE WEEK AHEAD IN THE PARISH Monday, April 9th: 11:00am—Bible Study: Book of Exodus Tuesday, April 10th: 11:00am—Lectio Divina Wednesday, April 11th: 6:00pm—Junior Choir 7:15pm—Adult Choir 7:00pm—Widowed & Divorced Meeting Thursday, April 12th: 7:30pm—Parish Council Meeting Friday, April 13th: 6:00pm—American Heritage Girls Saturday, April 14th: 4:30pm—Teen Choir 8:00pm—CYO Fundraiser

“St. Thomas the Apostle”

“We do not know..how can we know the way?”

Courageous master of the awkward question,

You spoke the words the others dared not say

And cut through their evasion and abstraction.

Oh doubting Thomas, father of my faith,

You put your finger on the nub of things

We cannot love some disembodied wraith,

But flesh and blood must be our king of kings.

Your teaching is to touch, embrace, anoint,

Feel after Him and find Him in the flesh.

Because He loved your awkward counter-point

The Word has heard and granted your wish.

Oh place my hands with yours, help me divine

The wounded God whose wounds are healing mine.

Rev. Malcolm Guite (b. 1957)

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY April 8, 2018

The message of Divine Mercy is simple. It is that GOD LOVES US — ALL OF US! And, He wants us to recognize that HIS mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. Thus all will come to share His joy. The Divine Mercy message is one we can call to mind by remembering ABC: A — Ask for His Mercy. B — Be merciful. C — Completely trust in Jesus. This message and devotion is based on the writings of Saint Faustina Kowalska.

JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU!

Maria Lamorgese, Director Ph 914-769-3297, Ext. 1 mlamorgese@hiparish.org Looking ahead: Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 6:45pm in Social Hall—7th Grade Night of Volunteers (with parents)

Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2018 are invited to attend the Gold Wedding Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Dolan at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday, June 3rd at 2:15pm. Pre-registration is required. Please contact the parish office at 769-0025. Closing date to register for the Mass is Monday, May 14th.

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This weekend, as part of our celebration for Divine Mercy Sunday, our Offertory hymn is #509 God of Mercy by Fr. Ricky Manalo, CSP. Ricky Manalo is a Paulist priest who studied composition and piano at the Manhattan School of Music. He recently completed his doctorate in Liturgy and the Sociology of Religion. These days he is recognized as a leading authority on intercultural liturgical issues and music. He is a frequent lecturer, presenter and workshop leader throughout the country and specializes in offering highly practical applications and strategies. Ricky’s music can be found in Catholic and Protestant hymnals alike, and is one of our favorite composers! We use several of his hymns including In These Days of Lenten Journey, With One Voice, and the current Alleluia from his Mass of Spirt and Grace. His compositions have been used in papal masses celebrated by Pope Saint John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis. Fr. Manalo’s music incorporates themes of social justice, care for creation, and mercy. Fr. Ricky Manalo is currently teaching at Santa Clara University and the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, CA. When he is not traveling, he resides at Old St. Mary’s Cathedral in Chinatown, San Francisco.

The Youth Group meets Sunday evenings at 6:15pm. All 9th-12th graders are invited to join the Youth Group The Youth Group Mass is held the 1st Sunday of the month at 5:15pm If yo u h a ve a n y q ues t i ons p l eas e c on tac t : TomConaty@hiparish.org

APRIL 2018 Apr. 8—Ronald McDonald House at 9:30am Apr. 8—Youth Group Meeting at 6:15pm Apr. 14—CYO Fundraiser at 8pm

SAVE THE DATE

April 22, 2018 7:30pm

Holy Innocents Speaker Series presents:

CODA Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness

(theharrisproject.org)

Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) means a person has both a mental health disorder(s) like anxiety, depression, bipolar, and/or PTSD; and, misuses substances like alcohol, prescription medications, and other illicit products.

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The Bereavement Ministry at

Holy Innocents Church

will offer a 6 week

BEREAVEMENT

SUPPORT

GROUP

Bereavement support groups provide personal

support, healing, understanding, acceptance and

hope in a confidential setting for those suffering the

loss of a loved one.

It will begin on

TUESDAY, April 17th

, 2018

7:30 PM to 9:00 PM and continue consecutively for 6weeks.

For more information or to register, please call

Sr. Donna at 769-0025 ext.12

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The Youth Group meets Sunday evenings at 6:15pm. All 9th-12th graders are invited to join the Youth Group The Youth Group Mass is held the 1st Sunday of the month at 5:15pm If you have any questions please contact: TomConaty@hiparish.org

March 2018 Mar. 4th—Youth Group Mass at 5:15pm, followed by Meeting at 6:15pm

CYO SERVICE PROJECTS UPDATES!

This month the Food Pantry is in need of the following donations:

Canned Meat, Canned Fish, Canned Beans, Canned Tomatoes, Canned Ravioli, Canned Veggies,

Canned Corn, Pasta Sauce, Pasta, Brown Rice, Tomato Sauce, Cereal, Oatmeal, Crackers,

Granola Bars

We are very grateful for your generosity. Please check expiration dates.

Please Join Us

Holy Innocents Ladies High Tea

April 29, 2018

2:30-5pm

Please join the ladies of Holy Innocents for

a wonderful afternoon of social time,

fellowship as well as tea, delicious food

and dessert.

$25.00 Women and Non-Parishioners

$20.00 Senior Parishioners and Girls 9-17

Gospel: John 20:19-31: Jesus appeared to the disciples despite locked doors, breathed on them so that they could receive the Holy Spirit, and gave them the power to forgive sins in his name. Thomas, who was not present, refused to believe without seeing Jesus for himself. Jesus appeared again when Thomas was present, and told him, “Blest are they who have not seen and have believed.”

All Holy Innocents Volunteers

Please join us for a

Thank You Reception

Saturday, April 28th – 6:15pm (after the 5:15pm Mass)

In the Holy Innocents Social Hall

This event is hosted by the Parish Council and is open to anyone who has volunteered

at Holy Innocents. Food and wine will be served, and volunteers

are welcome to bring a guest. We hope you can join us!

RSVP by April 15th.

Respond by calling the office at 914-769-0025 or emailing us at office@hiparish.org

with “thank you reception” in subject line.