Church of St. Paul Church of St. Ann 82 Lake Road West 16 Jefferson Street Congers, NY 10920 Nyack, NY 10960

Pastor@spasaparish.org Parish Office:

82 Lake Road West, Congers, NY 10920 Phone: (845) 268-4464/-4465 Fax: -6790

Current Email: office@spasaparish.org Websites: Stann-nyack.org, spasaparish.org

Rev. Vladimir Chripko, C.O. Pastor Rev. Roman Dominik Palecko, C.O. Assistant Pastor

Rev. Arogya Raju, Parochial Vicar ● Rev. Peter Bujdos, Parochial Vicar Rev. Maniraguha Jean Paul Ruriho, Assistant

Rev. George Torok, C.O., Provost—Weekend Assistant

Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are normally celebrated at St. Ann’s Church on the first and third Sundays of the month and at St. Paul’s Church on the second & fourth Sundays. For a Baptism at St. Paul’s contact Deacon Dominic at the Rectory (845-268-4464); at St. Ann’s, call Deacon Luke (845-323-5669). First-time parents of child to be baptized must register for a Baptismal instruction class, held in the Rectory, normally on the last Thursday of the month at 7 pm. Please direct all inquiries to Deacon Dominic.

Sacrament of Marriage Engaged couples should contact the Rectory at least six months in advance in order to arrange for their participation in the marriage preparation program. Please email assistantpastor@spasaparish.org.

Anointing of the Sick If someone is homebound or in the hospital, please notify the Rectory. Arrangements can be made for the sick person to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Holy Communion is brought to the homebound by our Ministers of Holy Communion.

ST. PAUL ST. ANN

Deacons Dominic Buonocore Mark Czerwinski, Director RCIA

Luke Conroy, Director RCIA Charles DeGroat Gerald Fenton, Liturgy Coordinator

Parish Office Hours 9:00 am-3:00 pm Monday-Friday 11:00 am-12:00 pm Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs.

Religious Education Program Mariana Dalsass (845-268-5442) Email: religiouseducation@spasaparish.org Carmen Hernandez Thomas H. Sullivan

St. Paul Regional School Mrs. Michelle Pitot (845-268-6506)

Music Ministry James Russell Vincent Green

Sunday Masses

Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 & 10 am, 12:00 & 6:00 pm 2nd & 4th Sundays of month: Spanish mass at 7:30 pm

Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 8:45, 11:30 am

Weekday Masses Monday—Friday 6:30 & 9:00 am Saturday 7:30 am & 8:30 am

Monday—Friday 7:30 am & 12:10 pm Saturday 9:00 am

Morning Prayer Monday—Saturday 8:45 am

Rosary Following Weekday 9 am Mass Before 12:10 Mass

Confessions Saturdays 4:00-4:45 pm Anytime by request.

Saturdays 4:30-5:15 pm Anytime by request.

October 29, 2017 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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ST. PAUL’S CHURCH ST. ANN’S CHURCH

Saturday Oct. 28, 2017 Saturday Oct. 28, 2017

5:00 PM Calvin H. Darrin 5:30 PM For the People of the Parish

Sunday Oct. 29, 2017 Sunday Oct. 29, 2017

7:30 AM Theodore Buonocore

10:00 AM Patricia Flynn-Martin 8:45 AM Francis Miller

12:00 PM Donna Rossi 11:30 AM For the People of the Parish

6:00 PM

Kenneth Hiep Sr.

2nd Collection — The Poor

2nd Collection — The Poor

Monday Oct. 30, 2017 Monday Oct. 30, 2017

6:30 AM Theresa Mastropolo 7:30 AM John Glynn

9:00 AM Vincent Cacciola 12:10 PM Deceased members of Russo Family

Tuesday Oct. 31, 2017 Tuesday Oct. 31, 2017

6:30 AM Robert Michael Sbordone (L) 7:30 AM Jacqueline Riche

9:00 AM

7:30 PM

Salvador Diaz

12:10 PM

5:30 PM

Deceased members of Russo Family

Wednesday Nov. 1, 2017 — All Saints Day Wednesday Nov. 1, 2017 — All Saints

6:30 AM Robert Michael Sbordone (L) 7:30 AM Antonie J. Auguste

9:00 AM

12:00 PM

7:30 PM

Salvador Diaz

Vincent Cacciola

Salvador Diaz

12:10 PM

6:30 PM

People of the Parish

Fernande Pierre

Thursday Nov. 2, 2017 — All Souls Day Thursday Nov. 2, 2017 — All Souls

6:30 AM Salvador Diaz & Ralph Rivera 7:30 AM Venitia Severe

9:00 AM Souls in Purgatory 12:10 PM George Bryant

Friday Nov. 3, 2017 Friday Nov. 3, 2017

6:30 AM Assunta Cecere Sbordone, William Thomas & William James Sbordone

7:30 AM Mary P. & Vincent Dillon

9:00 AM Constance Testa 12:10 PM Lydia Osmundsen — Birthday

Saturday Nov. 4, 2017 Saturday Nov. 4, 2017

7:30 AM Patricia Patrissi

9:00 AM Ann & Felix McCabe 9:00 AM Isabel Baltazar

5:00 PM Basak & Cangro Families 5:30 PM Clem Krug

Sunday 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov. 5, 2017 Sunday

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov. 5, 2017

7:30 AM

10:00 AM

Douglas Hirschi Benedetta Bartolotti — 5th Anniversary

8:45 AM Fermin Abalos

12:00 PM Deceased members of Fire Dept. Val-ley Cottage, Congers, Rockland Lake

11:30 AM Anna & James Donovan Sarah & John Carroll

6:00 PM

Elena & Carmine Massaro 2nd Collection — Capital Projects

2nd Collection — Capital Projects

These masses are still available. If you would like to schedule a mass to be said for your special intention, please call the Rectory.

St. Paul — Dec. 7 (I.C. Vigil), Dec. 8 (12:00 & evening), Dec. 22 (6:30)

St. Ann — Nov. 9 (7:30), Nov. 21 (7:30), Nov. 24 (7:30), Dec. 7 (7:30 & I.C. Vigil), Dec. 11 (7:30 & 12:10), Dec. 13 (7:30 & 12:10)

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PARISH NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

Our vocation story, humbly offered this week, is Fr. Peter Bujdos. You’ll find it on page 9.

Vocations are born in and from prayer: Behind and before every vocation to the priesthood or the consecrated life, there is always the strong and intense prayer of someone, a grandmother, a grandfather, a mother, a father, a community. This is why Jesus said “Pray, therefore, to the Lord of the Harvest,” that is, God the Father, “to send out laborers into His Harvest.” (Matthew 9:18 ) — Pope Francis Father, in Your plan for our salvation You provide shepherds for Your people. Fill Your Church with the spirit of courage and love. Raise up worthy ministers for Your altars and ardent but gentle servants of the gospel. Amen.

ALL SOULS DAY, also known as the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, will be observed on Thursday,

Nov. 2. On this day, we remember all the souls in Purgatory and offer Mass for our beloved dead. In your envelope packet, you will see a special insert for ALL

SOULS DAY to enroll the names of your family and friends. Additional envelopes are at the back of the church.

Daylight Saving Time Ends

NEXT SUNDAY — NOV. 5

ALL SAINTS DAY — NOV. 1 A HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION

Oct. 31 (Vigil) St. Paul’s 7:30 pm; St. Ann’s 5:30 pm

Nov. 1 St. Paul’s 6:30 am, 9 am, noon, 7:30 pm St. Ann’s 7:30 am, 12:10 pm, 6:30 pm

ALL SOULS DAY — NOV. 2 St. Paul’s 6:30 am, 9 am

St. Ann’s 7:30 am, 12:10 pm

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FROM the RECTORY

PARISH EMAIL ADDRESSES

Fr. Vladimir .…………..pastor@spasaparish.org

Fr. Roman ……...........assistantpastor@spasaparish.org

Rectory Office .........office@spasaparish.org

Religious Ed Office … religiouseducation@spasaparish.org

Bulletin ………………….bulletin@spasaparish.org

WE’D LIKE TO CONNECT

WITH YOU!

Sign up for important updates from the parish via email or text.

www.flocknote.com/STANNNYACK or /STPAULS Or text SACC or STPC to 84576 from your phone

CARDINAL’S ANNUAL

STEWARDSHIP

APPEAL UPDATE

The 2017 Cardinal’s Stewardship Appeal is nearing

its $153,000 goal in our parish. We have collected

$144,897, a total of 474 gifts.

We are so close! It is only with your help that the

Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal continues to be a

beacon of hope for our brothers and sisters through our

ministries and charities. Answer the call and donate

today! God bless you.

FORMED Free Catholic movies, e-books, audios, and

programs. Go to Formed.org and use our parish code

74FWM.

St. Paul & St. Ann

PRAYER FOR THE SICK

We pray that the sick of our parish, our relatives, and friends will experience God’s healing love, especially:

John Fiore, Allen Desir, Christopher Martino

Call the rectory (268-4464) to be placed on the list of those

who need prayers in time of illness, or call with the names

of any sick family members or friends. The name will re-

main on the list for 3 weeks and then be removed unless

we hear from you that the person still needs our prayers.

MEMORIAL INTENTIONS — WEEK OF OCT. 29

Sanctuary Lamp (St. Paul)

Melody Ortiz

Sanctuary Lamp (St. Ann) Daphne Ramirez

Chapel (St. Ann)

MASS BOOK & MEMORIALS

The Mass Book is open at both churches. Please call the Parish Office to reserve a mass at St. Ann’s or St. Paul’s through March 2018.

If you’d like to bring up the Gifts at a mass for which you’ve scheduled an announced intention, please tell the usher.

You may also request that the ‘Sanctuary Lamp’ in either church or the St. Ann’s Chapel be lit for your special intention or in memory of a loved one. The candle burns for 1 week. Donation is $25.

EMAIL FOR THE PASTOR Pastor@spasaparish.org

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS Deadline is Friday, the week before publication Send to: Bulletin@spasaparish.org

Nov. 12 bulletin — deadline Friday, Nov. 3

Nov. 19 bulletin — deadline Friday, Nov. 10

PARISH WEBSITES

For more detailed information about our parish:

Spasaparish.org Stann-nyack.org

SEPTEMBER 2017 COLLECTIONS

Thank you all for your generosity to our parish last month — and a

special thank you to our Counting Teams, who tally the

donations every week.

QUESTIONS ABOUT PARISH ONLINE GIVING?

Call WE-SHARE (800) 950-9952, Select Option 1

HOURS: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm ET

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CHURCH of ST. ANN

St. Ann’s LITURGY MINISTERS for Nov. 5, 2017

TIME LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS USHERS

5:30 PM

M. Lorenzini J. Conklin, M. Crisafi T. Ryder, A. VanCura Joe Arl, Guy George B, Jim & Diona C.

8:45 AM J. O’Brien V. Camitan, D. Maragliano M. & N. Camitan James C., Tom S. Bill D.

11:30 AM

K. Lynch C. Durandisse, E. O’Brien D. Bideiwy, G. DelloRusso G. Tangredi

Ed T., Rob C. Jean L., Jean V.

DEVOTIONS

Rosary Monday through Friday 11:45 am Divine Mercy Chaplet Monday through Friday after 12:10 pm Mass Rosary & Divine Mercy Saturday after 9 am Mass

First Friday 7:30 am Mass; 8:00 am to 11:50 Exposition of Blessed Sacrament; 8:15 Morning Prayer, 11:15 Rosary;

11:50 Benediction; 12:10 Mass; 12:40 pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy; 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm Holy Hour, Exposition, Benediction.

HARMONY FOR THE HOMELESS

An evening to benefit Helping Hands Interfaith Coalition for the Homeless of Rockland and honoring the Rockland County Music Teachers Guild: Gala Diner and Silent Auction, Sunday, Nov. 5, 4-8 pm, Town & Country, Route 9W, Congers. For tickets or further information contact Kathy Lathrop, 845-357-3025, or KathyL118@aol.com.

Nov. 3

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

GROUP — NOV. 3

The Bereavement Support

Group meets the First Friday

of every month at 10:30 am

in St. Ann’s School.

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CHURCH of ST. PAUL

St. Paul’s LITURGY MINISTERS for Nov. 5, 2017

DEVOTIONS Morning Prayer Daily 8:45 am Holy Rosary Daily after 9:00 am Mass Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday noon to 6:00 pm, Benediction at 6:00 pm Our Lady of Fatima Novena Wednesday 6:00 pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy Friday after 9:00 am Mass

WEEKLY at ST. PAUL’S

Monday Prayer Group, 7:45 pm (school) K of C, 7:30 pm, 2nd & 4th

Tuesday AA 5:30-9:00 pm (school) Bible Study, 7 to 8:30 pm (school) Wednesday (see ‘Devotions’ on pg. 6)

Thursday Shawl making, 10 am (Parish Center)

Saturday AA Meeting, 6:30 pm & 8 pm Spanish Prayer Group (Parish Center)

Sunday AA Meeting, 5 pm, NA Meeting (school)

TIME LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS

5:00 PM D. Zinna C. McShane, J. O’Neill E. Opiola, S. Byrne

7:30 AM D. Paoli M. & J. Leighton K. & W. Ottenheimer

10:00 AM M. Lebron L. Terminello, K. Butler M. Dalsass, H. Caceras

12:00 PM J. Holmes J. & S. Crean C. Devers, L. Diaz

6:00 PM E. Minoza R. Roy, D. Mangan M. Alfieri, W. Puehl

300 CLUB WINNERS

Congratulations to the Lucky Winners

of our September Drawing!

#021 Carol Cifuni

#042 Mr. & Mrs. Smith

#130 Mr. & Mrs. Peter Calabrese

#135 Mr. Walter Hartl

USHERS

• G. Enriquez, V. Panzo, W. Rodriguez, J. Galeta, G. Holland (5 pm)

• A. Smith, V. Czajkowkski, T. Totora, P. Bencivengo (7:30 pm)

• G. Spinney, H. Caceres, M. Katigbak, K. McAleer, R. Bean,

S. Reynolds, S. Leto, V. Alfieri, A. Diaz (10 am)

• J. Granata, W. Hartl, W. Kelder, P. Dudgeon, A. Reale,

A. Dibianco, R. Vivas, M. Reilly, E. Lockhart, F. Cifuni (12 pm)

• C. Linen, J. Cerreta, R. Aberion (6 pm)

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Homebound — J. Peters, E. Indyk, L. Diaz

Nyack Manor — W. Fontanilla, A. Matthews

Tolstoy — A. & R. Blackwood

Today — The Baby Mass

10 am at St. Paul’s

Today St. Paul & St. Ann Parish

joyfully hosts its first annual

celebration of all babies who have

been baptized in the parish in the past year from September 2016

through August 2017. We welcome these little cherubs and

promise prayerful support for these new families. This Mass

promises to be a joyful noise and no one need sit in the cry room!

Brothers and Sisters, let us praise and thank the Lord

who took the little children into His arms

and blessed them.

Praised be the Lord, now and forever. Amen.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE

Vendors wanted for the Catholic Daughters annual Christmas Boutique and Craft Fair to be held at St. Paul’s Parish Center in Congers on Saturday, Dec 2., from 10 am to 3 pm. For more information, contact C. Sherry at 721-5784.

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MORE PARISH & COUNTY EVENTS

PHOTOS, PHOTOGRAPHERS WANTED

We’ve set aside page 8 of this bulletin as the ‘Parish Life’

photo page. If you’d like your parish group and its

activities to be showcased here, please send your

photos. You’re also welcome to share photos from family

weddings, baptisms, or other occasions here at St. Paul

and St. Ann’s. Email photos to bulletinspasayahoo.com.

Text to 201-739-4413.

FREE MEDICAL CARE

If you can’t pay for healthcare, the Health Lifeline clinic offers free medical services including: medical evaluations and treatments, complete medical exam, blood tests, wellness guidance

Call today to apply

HEALTH LIFELINE (845) 358-5433 Dr. Lloyd Hamilton, 150 Third Avenue, Nyack

Appointment required Must be 18 years old or older

40 DAYS FOR LIFE

40 consecutive 24/7 days of prayer, fasting, and community outreach to end abortion. On public property on Perlman Drive in Spring Valley from 9 am to 5 pm every day; prayer continues through the night at the Eucharistic Perpetual Adoration Chapel of St. Gregory Barbarigo Church in Garnerville. If you can commit to one hour a week, please email rachelminister1@aol.com. Or call 845-492-6709. "Walk-ins" are always welcome. If you have an hour to spare, come on down. You may say the rosary or pray in any manner you choose. Be assured this is a peaceful, prayerful event.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, NJ. Open House for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys: Nov. 1 from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. Tours begin at 6:45 and 7:45. Register online at www.sjrnj.org.

IMMIGRATION FORUM

Hosted by Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, Nov. 18, 1:30 to 3:30 pm, Domincan Convent, 175 Route 340, Sparkill. Featuring Gail Golden, co-chair and co-founder of the Rockland Immigration Coalition and Action in support of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) students. Contact Eileen Gannon, O.P., at 845-359-4129 or Eileen.gannon@sparkill.org.

HEALING AFTER ABORTION

Do you know someone who is carrying the grief of a past abortion? There is help and hope available, and the pain and sorrow of abortion need not endure for a lifetime. “Days of Prayer and Healing” offer the opportunity to experience the love and mercy of God and to heal the wound of abortion. The next Days of Prayer and Healing will be held Nov. 11 and Jan. 27.

For location and confidential registration, or to talk to a Sister, please call the Sisters of Life at 866-575-0075 (toll free) or email hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org.

Days of Prayer and Healing for Men — For more information or to register for men please call Lumina at 877-586-4621 or Lumina@postabortionhelp.org.

DAY BY DAY AGAPE RETREAT

Teens, you know that longing in your heart?... you were created with it; that insatiable need to connect?...you were born with it. What exactly is it, and what can you do about it? Come on a Day By Day Agape Retreat and find out.

Real teens giving real talks about real life and real love, supported and assisted by an adult team and Friars. Great music, food, and fun social breaks. Teen Boys: No matter where you are in your spiritual journey, satisfy your deepest longing, 7 pm Nov. 10 through 5 pm Nov. 12. Cost $140 for materials, meals & lodging. All paperwork & non-refundable $75.00 deposit must be received by registration deadline, Nov. 7.

Deduct $10 for Early Bird; must be received by Oct. 31. For more info visit our website: www.cyfm.org or give us a call. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flocknote: CYFMGarrison.

HAPPY

HALLOWEEN

THE ORIGIN of TRICK or TREAT

The name Hallowe’en is a shortened

form of “All Hallows Eve,” since it is

the evening before Nov. 1, the Feast

of All Saints, which in olden times

was called “All Hallows” Day. On

Nov. 1 we honor all the saints in

Heaven. The next day is All Souls Day,

when we pray for all the faithful

departed souls.

Trick or treating is based on an

old English custom, when beggars

would come door to door and offer to pray for the dead of a

household in exchange for a “soul cake.” Soul cakes were little

shortbread cakes — often quite fancy, decorated with currants.

There is an All Souls Day legend of a devout cook who wanted to

create a soul cake that would remind everyone of eternity with

every bite. So she cut a hole in the middle, dipped it in hot fat and,

lo, the doughnut was born — a little cake in the shape of a circle,

without beginning or end, suggesting eternity.

— Adapted from The Year & Our Children: Catholic Family Celebrations

for Every Season.

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Photos by Liz O’Brien & Jeannine Rippa

FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS

Oct. 4, 2017

Deacon Luke Conroy

blesses the animals

at St. Ann’s

More photos online at

stann-nyack.org

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THE GIFT OF VOCATIONS

I was born in the regional newborn hospital in the city of Svidnik, Slovakia, but grew up in

another city, Stropkov. I have three brothers and one sister (the youngest) and I am in the

middle. My family was a very nice, good, Catholic family who went to Mass every Sunday

due to the faith of my parents, especially, my mother. Our family prayed every night together (my mother never missed!). During

Communism, it was not easy to practice Catholicism. The Communist Party told parents if they gave their children religious

education, they would not allow them to go on to higher education, and their children would just be workers. My parents were

committed to teaching us the faith so we expected to be workers, but all of us finished Universities in Slovakia. As a child I never

served as an altar server. Many priests heard the inner calling to the priesthood when they were altar servers, but this was a later

calling for me. I was in the military service for one year at a time when there was no conflict. We lived in the barracks and helped if

there was a flood, etc.

This was the time I changed my meaning for my life. For the first time I was alone, without my parents and siblings. In the military

you have to sign up to go to Mass. I remember the first time going to Mass without my family. I started thinking about my own

spiritual life. In this year, in my heart, I began to feel maybe I should give my life as a sacrifice for God. After the military I worked for

one year before going into seminary at age 21 (a bit old for formation at that time.) In the last year in seminary (pastoral year) and

for the next three years as a priest, I enjoyed living and working with the homeless. There were one or two priests and three to five

lay people living with 60 to 80 homeless people, including men, women, families, and the sick in an old, dilapidated, large rectory.

We helped build the housing.

How did I come to the Oratorian Community?

I knew Fr. Vladimir since I was student in seminary; he was Director of Discipline. He invited me to visit in 2002, my first time in

America. I visited Fr. Vladimir three or four times in Tappan. On my visits I observed the community life of the Oratorians. This

community attracted me to come to this country. As a diocesan priest, we rotated in different directions. In the Oratorian

community, we are all diocesan priests who are friends; we work, pray, and have dinner together. We are ten priests who support

each other, a very healthy family, like brothers.

What gives me joy about my vocation as a priest?

I love my priesthood and give praise to God for everything I receive in my priesthood. Being a priest is a public ministry … but with

love always comes sacrifice. After the initial enthusiasm of becoming a priest, there is a sober realization that there is much to learn.

As a priest for 12 years, I am always learning; every day I’m learning something new. I am really thankful to God for everything.

I have joy … and awareness of God’s love. “The Lord is my shepherd” was the motto for my first Mass.

The parable of the workers in the vineyard is my favorite. There is the worker who works all day and a worker who works for one

hour. It is not easy to work in the vineyard, but the work is worthy. Working in God’s vineyard gives me joy. It doesn’t matter how

long one is working in the vineyard — only that all people are in the vineyard — it is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Was there anyone in particular who influenced me to become a priest?

There were three seminarians in the military with me; at the time, studies were interrupted for military service. One of the

seminarians was older and very special; a good man, passionate about his faith, and brave. We all attended Mass together and

talked about spiritual things.

What is my hope for the parish of St. Paul-St. Ann?

My hope is for the parish to grow in faith, be strong in cooperation, respect, identity, and love.

What are my hobbies?

I like every kind of sport. I was a serious soccer player. I love running, cycling, hiking, swimming, skiing, traveling, and reading. I do

not follow baseball or football but some parishioners asked me to pray for the Yankees!

Fr. Peter Bujdos

"The Lord is my Shepherd."