St. Francis of Assisi Church 128 Parrott Road, West Nyack, NY 10994 · 845-634-4957 · Fax 845-639-6629 Website: www.stfrancis-assisi.org · Email: [email protected]Reverend Robert F. McKeon, Pastor Reverend Augustine Twum Obour, Parochial Vicar • Deacon Thomas Bennett Deacon Farrell J. Hopkins (Retired) Sr. Patricia Hogan, OP, Pastoral Associate Rectory Office Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Religious Education Coordinator: Cathy Saladino - 845-638-4215 Director of Music: Tom Snowden Office of Faith Formation Nursery School K and 1 ~ Grade 2 ~ Grade 3 ~ Grade 4 Grade 5 ~ Grade 6 ~ Grade 7 ~ Grade 8 Parish Council Usually 2nd Wednesday of Each Month, October thru June Devotions Adoration/Holy Hour: 1st Friday of the Month, 7pm Church Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday, after 9am Mass Devotions to St. Francis: Wednesday, after 9am Mass Novena to O.L. of Perpetual Help: Friday, after 9am Mass Youth Group: Sunday 7pm, when scheduled Clare’s Cove: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10am-3pm, 845-638-2892 September 16, 2018 · Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Mission Statement The worshiping parish family of St. Francis of Assisi, inspired by the gospel of Jesus and nourished by the Eucharist, celebrates, lives and proclaims our faith, serves God through the spiritual, educational and social development of all parishioners and extends God’s love to the greater community. Weekday Mass: Monday - Saturday 9am Sunday Masses: Saturday 5:30pm · Sunday 8:30am, 10:15am (Family Mass) and 12 noon Sacraments Baptisms: First Saturday 1pm and Third Sunday 1:30pm of each Month. Parents should call the Rectory to make arrangements and need to attend one Preparatory Session. Marriages: Couples should call the Rectory to make an appointment with the Pastor at least one year before the proposed date. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:30pm, Church Pastoral Care of the Sick: Available upon request The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): Sessions for adults interested in becoming Catholic and for those who have been baptized Catholic but have not celebrated Eucharist and Confirmation. Contact the Rectory 845-634-4957, [email protected]
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St. Francis of Assisi Church 128 Parrott Road, West Nyack, NY 10994 · 845-634-4957 · Fax 845-639-6629
Usually 2nd Wednesday of Each Month, October thru June
Devotions Adoration/Holy Hour: 1st Friday of the Month, 7pm Church Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday, after 9am Mass Devotions to St. Francis: Wednesday, after 9am Mass Novena to O.L. of Perpetual Help: Friday, after 9am Mass Youth Group: Sunday 7pm, when scheduled Clare’s Cove: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10am-3pm, 845-638-2892
September 16, 2018 · Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Mission Statement
The worshiping parish family of St. Francis of Assisi, inspired by the gospel of Jesus and nourished by the Eucharist, celebrates, lives and proclaims our faith, serves God through the spiritual, educational and social development of
all parishioners and extends God’s love to the greater community.
Sacraments Baptisms: First Saturday 1pm and Third Sunday 1:30pm of each Month. Parents should call the Rectory to make arrangements and need to attend one Preparatory Session. Marriages: Couples should call the Rectory to make an appointment with the Pastor at least one year before the proposed date. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:30pm, Church Pastoral Care of the Sick: Available upon request The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): Sessions for adults interested in becoming Catholic and for those who have been baptized Catholic but have not celebrated Eucharist and Confirmation. Contact the Rectory 845-634-4957, [email protected]
PRAY TO THE LORD
Prayer for the sick in our parish and in our
families is so important. Please leave this list of
the sick near the place where you pray each day
to remember them throughout the week.
Daniel Galligan, Brandon Bloom, Marion Dale, Tracy Abamont,
Stephen Madden, Lenny Tozzi, Gloria McDaniel, Willy McCue,
Theresa Worster, George Drescher, Daryl Christiansen, Brooks
Andrew Brega, Mary Horan, Tia Montemurro, Tommy Valentines,
Bridie Bannon, Kyle Petrocelli, Jack Ryan, Patty Monti, Arlene
Ferraro, Nancy Vertucci, Jennifer Johnson, Stephanie Scalisi,
Sebastian DeLuca, Vincent DeStaso, Arthur Donohue, Chris Devine,
TJ Hogan, Ivan Lozic, Geralynn Lynn, Noah Diaz, Carol Neil, Tom
Foerster, Billy Martucci, Baby Lucas, Fred Ratto, Ruth Walker, Fred
Palombella, Tommy McGuire, Ellen Bloom, Geraldine LoCascio,
Evelyn Mack, Ciaran Green, Arthur Ferraro, John Hanley, Daniel
Ciarcia, Florence Navarro, Cetrea Rosen, George Wolf, Christopher
Mastropolo, Colleen Friendlich, Kiley Fantino-Brunson, Charles
Kelly, Craig Wechman, Baby Luke DeDomenico (Knips), Ian
MacFarlane, John Cahill, Steven Lynn, Jean Marie Lester, Chris
Kunz, James Hanley, Kathleen O’Connor, Gabrielle DiCarlo, John
Casale, Barbara Ferraro, Patricia Iannucelli, Robert Ronan, Robert
Treacy, Dorothy Andrade, Susan Tynatishon, Lizy Mathews, Elayne
Kilkenny, Edward Boyanoski, Mary Valastro, Madison Martignetti,
Barbara McEntee, Jimmy Dempsey, Isabella Barone, Margaret
Cassidy, Denice Smith, Marie Valentine, Nella Ferlich, Stephen
Bailey, Elizabeth Colucci, Darrin Wiekamp, Jared Cummings, Lucy
Navarro, Gerard Navarro, and Ann Saladino.
If you have returned to good health, please call the Rectory
Office to ask that your name be removed from the Prayer List. No
need to call if you wish to remain on the list. You will remain in our
prayers.
Mass Intentions The Week of 9/16 - 9/23 Saturday, September 15 9:00am Mass Eileen O’Shea-Mahoney req. by Family 5:30pm Mass Raymond Bechtel & Helen Miller req. by Dolores Bechtel Sunday, September 16 8:30am Mass Bridie, Timothy & Mary Hartnett req. by Tuttsie Smith & Family 10:15am Mass Annie Lally req. by Sean & Helen Cunney 12Noon Mass Angela Marano req. by The Loughlin Family Monday, September 17 9:00am Mass Bruce Weller req. by James & Virginia Carlin and Family Tuesday, September 18 9:00am Mass Jack Garvey req. by Kay Garvey and Family Wednesday, September 19 9:00am Mass Alphonse & Grace Anderocci and Fr. Dennis Fernandes req. by Dr. & Mrs. Richard Kubik Thursday, September 20 9:00am Mass Dr. John & Bertha Colucci req. by Don & Marilyn Colucci Friday, September 21 9:00am Mass Patricia Cullen req. by The Cullen Family Saturday, September 22 9:00am Mass Robert Leaver req. by Rosario Leaver 5:30pm Mass Anthony & Marguerite Ferrara req. by Maryann & Anthony Ferrara Sunday, September 23 8:30am Mass Michael Lally req. by Sean & Helen Cunney 10:15am Mass Eileen & Timothy Herlihy-LIVING INTENTION req. by Teddy & Diana Herlihy and Family 12Noon Mass Family of Penelope Grace Deely req. by Thomas & Barbara Deely
We are very grateful to those in the military who have
dedicated themselves to protect our liberty and freedom.
Please keep our troops in your prayers, especially
Nicholas D’Urso, Bill Knips, Connor McKiernan, Paul
Golando, Patrick Sullivan and Michael Sullivan.
If you have an intention for Mass, consider
presenting the gifts of bread and wine during that
celebration. Please arrive early and inform the
ushers before Mass.
DID YOU KNOW
If you have difficulty getting up to receive Holy Communion, the
front row on both sides of the back section are reserved so that the
Eucharistic Ministers can come directly to you. Please feel free to
use these seats – your family is welcome to sit with you. The pews
are marked “Reserved.”
BANNS I. Veronica Napoli & Matthew Metress
I. Kathryn Castelli & Michael Lorelli
II. Kristin Prisco and Daniel Shirley
BAPTISM It is through Baptism that we are joined with Christ,
share in His passion, death and resurrection and so
are saved from our sins and become adopted children
of God, sharing in divine life.
This miracle of God’s love and grace will be bestowed upon
Keagan Vincent Binetti, son of Ralph and Nora (Barrett) Binetti
and Kylie Grace Frisbee, daughter of Daniel Frisbee and Lindsay
Hutt. Please pray for these children and their parents, that they may
be faithful to God’s call to salvation.
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The Week of 9/16 - 9/23
Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday
· Masses - 8:30am; 10:15am; 12noon (Church)
· Blessing of the St. Francis Shrine @ 12noon Mass (Church) · Baptism - 1:30pm (Church)
· Ice Cream Social Rehearsal - 3pm (Rader Hall/Classrooms)
· Youth Group Meeting - 7pm (Rader Hall) Monday · Mass - 9am (Church)
· Farewell Reception for Fr. Augustine - 1pm (Rader Hall) · Ice Cream Social Rehearsal - 3pm (Rader Hall/Classrooms)
· Youth Group Meeting - 7pm (Rader)
SUPPORT A BABY The Pro Life Committee gratefully thanks our parishioners for their overwhelming support of their donations of this past weekend's Support a Baby. May God bless you for your kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity for this most needy and worthy case.
CLARE'S COVE IS OPENED! We are ready! The shelves and racks are stocked with merchandise for our 23rd season. We thank our parishioners for their continued support as we look forward to the coming year with a prayer of gratitude for the success we have achieved to date.
You’re Invited! �� If you are a Catholic and did not receive the Sacraments of First Eucharist or Confirmation!
�� If you were baptized in the Christian faith but would like to be received into the Catholic faith!
�� If you do not identify with any particular faith but are searching!
�� If you have a desire to become a Catholic!
RCIA sessions are beginning this September! For more information, please contact Sister Pat
Do you have a love for music? Do you have a desire to take part in the liturgy in a unique way?
The St. Francis of Assisi Music Ministry is about to get started with another exciting year. All who are interested in participating and can commit to the rehearsals and weekly liturgy are welcome to join us. �� The adult choir rehearses on Tuesday evening,
beginning September 11th, at 7:30 in the church and sings at the 12:00 mass weekly, starting September 16th.
�� The children's choir rehearses every Sunday, starting on October 7th, and sings at the 10:15 mass every other week starting on October 14th. The choir is from grades 2 and up.
�� We are hoping to start a teen ensemble as well. The group would rehearse on Saturdays at 4:30 and then sing at the 5:30 mass. All teens who like to sing or have a reading proficiency on an instrument should contact the rectory and leave your information or to speak with the music director after any mass. Once we get a core number of people who are interested in this, we will get started.
If you have any questions regarding the various ensembles or time commitment involved, please speak with the music director after any of the masses.
*** ATTENTION *** Classes resume in September for children and teens who have not attended Religious Education classes and have to catch up on various grade levels. These classes include the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation. Please call the Religious Education Office at (845)638-4215 for more information and to register.
Welcoming a Priest
I am happy to introduce to you Fr. Eric Twene who will join us on October 1, 2018 and serve the parish for the next three years. He comes from the Diocese of Sunyani, Ghana, Africa and will study for his doctoral degree while he is here. He was ordained in
Ghana on December 4, 2004 and he served with me for three years when I was the pastor of St. Lawrence O’Toole Church in Brewster. I am happy to welcome him to St. Francis of Assisi Parish and look forward to serving with him again over the next three years. Please welcome Fr. Eric with an open heart and make him feel at home.
In Christ, Fr. Robert F. McKeon
Bereavement Sessions (Ministry of Consolation)
St Francis of Assisi, West Nyack, Tuesdays, October 2 through November 13, 7 - 8:30pm. Please call the rectory at 634-4957 to register. If you have lost a loved one, come for discussion, understanding and faith in healing.
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Attention All Moms of Children Age 3 & Under
Are you looking to make new friends, rejuvenate your spirit and get SUPPORT and GUIDANCE in building a FAITH-FILLED environment for your child to grow in? Can you use some advice and tips on keeping you safe and healthy and keeping calm when things get hectic around you?
Well, then come on over and bring along your little one to spend some time singing, playing, and getting information on many different topics to make life at home go smoother and most importantly learn how to let
God become a bigger part of your parenting routine!
Please join us as we renew our God’s Little Angels Parenting Group right here at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Classrooms 1-3!
We are super excited to meet you!
The first four meetings are on the following Fridays, 10am - 11:30am
Sept. 21, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 19
Our time together will consist of some social interaction, songs and playtime, prayers, and discussions on various childcare topics with possible guest speakers and occasional arts and crafts opportunities.
For further information or to register, please call
Maria Tyrie @ (845)641-5397
Scripture Study: An Overview of the Prophets: Outspoken Advocates for God
Tuesday Mornings at 10:00 AM September 25th - October 30th
Please bring your bible!
St. Francis Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Wed., September 19. New members are most welcome. For more information, please call Sr. Pat at (845)634-4957 or email at [email protected]
St Francis Bread
Our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, ministered to the poor and the deprived people of his time. In the “spirit” of St. Francis, we too have a great legacy of ministering to the poor of Rockland County. All parishioners are invited to donate one non-perishable food item which will go Catholic Community Services of Rockland. Please check the expiration date on the items being donated.
Donations will be accepted this weekend, Sept. 15-16.
Reflections of a Wife and Mother XIX My mom’s wonderful, spiritual reflections continue. She wrote all of these and sent them to us, her children, over a whole year. May they continue to inspire more and deeper prayer. Even if the evil one tries to ensnare me, I will not leave the Lord. Mary, My Blessed Mother, is my recourse - my help in difficult situations. "Hail Mary..."
Good advice from a wise man I knew: "Take a step back before you act." It's kind of like saying, "Think before you speak." Stepping back allows time to expose our pride and clears our vision.
"Things aren't going well, why would I praise God in the down times?" Perfect! Praise and Thank Him when you're in desolation. How blessed you are. He's teaching you to trust Him. "I don't feel like praising and thanking God." Good, be the fool, feel like a phony, God is working - in YOU. Patience!!!
Are you being God's fool today?
Recognize your great responsibility and sublime dignity and immerse yourself in God's mercy. Abandon your worldly and pagan mentality. "Put off your old nature which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful lusts." "Be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new nature, created after the likeness of God" - be right, be holy, be happy.
Open yourself up to the floodgates of God's mercy. God's forgiveness is greater than our sins. Call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through you to others.
Are we finally getting it? Yes, I'm getting to believe the most important gift of all - Jesus is in love with you and with me. He's patiently waiting for us to believe it.
~ Fr. Robert F. McKeon
St. Francis Fall Festival!
September 30, 2018 11am - 5:00pm
Carnival theme festival with cash prizes, games, crafts & activities.
$5 admission per person (2 years & under free) which includes Hamburger or Hot dog, chips & drink. Tickets for attractions and
games will be available for purchase the day of the event.
Pie and Chili contests, bake sale, and so much more!
Tickets will be sold after all Sunday masses. Buy your tickets after mass and receive a free entry into
one of our raffles.
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Ages 2-3
Registra�on for the 2018/2019 Religious Educa�on year is now closed. Families coming into the program for the first �me can s�ll register and should call the Religious Educa�on Office to make an appointment to register in person.
Catechists are needed for the 2018/2019 Religious Educa�on year; we are most in need of 1st, 6th and 7th grade catechists. The only qualifica�on to teach is a love of children, and a desire to share your Catholic Faith with the children of our parish. Please call the Religious Educa�on office if you are interested.
We are also looking for permanent subs�tutes who can be available to help out when a catechist is unable to be here. We are also looking for hall, parking lot and building monitors as well as catechist assistants. Any high school student that needs community service hours or is interested in working with children, is invited to be a catechist assistant, it is a rewarding opportunity that benefits both the High School student as well as the children that they work with.
If you have any ques�ons please feel free to contact the Religious Educa�on office at (845)638-4215 or email us at s�[email protected].
Have a blessed summer!
Sign up early!
The story of…CCreation! Genesis 1:1
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
wishes to invite you and your child to a special gathering to share in the story of Creation, song, movement, snack & prayer!
Location: St. Francis, Classrooms 11 & 12 DDate: September 22, 2018 Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Start the Fall season by taking time for yourself. Join the women of the parish in the Cornerstone Retreat Fri. Oct.12 - Sat Oct 13. This 26 hour retreat will give you much needed time to center yourself in your relationship with God before the hustle and bustle begins.
Applications are in the Narthex.
MEN’S RETREAT
You are invited to the Jesuit’s Loyola Retreat House in Morristown, NJ on September 21, 22, and 23, 2018 for a weekend retreat for men. A private room and the spacious grounds make it a weekend of quiet, prayer, and reflection. Call Ed Tully H(845)623-2673, C(845)671-9789
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NY ARCHDIOCESE CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL ~ UPPER COUNTIES CONFERENCE 2018 The Archdiocese of New York Catholic Charismatic Renewal Service Team invites you to our Upper Counties Conference, Saturday, September 29, 2018, 10:00AM - 5:00PM, at Capuchin Youth and Family Ministries, 781 Route 9D, Garrison, NY. Doors open 9:00AM. Fee is $25 a person (includes continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and conference). Theme: Lord Deliver Me! Speakers: Fr. Vincent Druding, "Deliverance Ministry: The Why And How Of It"; Fr. Chris Argano, "Discernment Of Spirits: To Protect Ourselves"; Ryan Young of Camp Veritas, "How Do We Live In The Spirit In A Hostile World?". Please visit website for more detail, flyer, and registration: CatholicCharismaticNY.org or call (845)223-5653, no later than September 16, 2018.
Beginning Experience of the Hudson Valley is offering a healing weekend October 5, 6, 7, 2018, at the St. Lawrence Retreat Center in Beacon, NY. This invitation is open to men and women of all ages who have suffered the loss of a spouse through death, divorce, or separation. It is a time to heal and a time to begin anew. Reservations are required. For more information, or to register, please call Denise at (845)325-3147 or Margaret at (845)383-1746.
Healing And Nurturing Distraught Survivors HANDS sponsors a bereavement support group for parents who have lost a child. It is facilitated by Ann Carucci, founder of HANDS, who lost her son and daughter-in-law, in a boating accident. Their bodies were never recovered. All groups meet from 6:30-8:00pm at HANDS International Headquarters, 9 Scott Drive, New City. The meeting this month will be on September 18. Services are free of charge. Ann is also available for personal one-on-one counseling sessions.
HANDS has a Widows And Widowers Group facilitated by Ann Carucci, who lost her husband. These meetings are held every Monday evening at the HANDS International Headquarters.
Contact Ann Carucci at (845)634-6706.
ONE TO ONE LEARNING WILL PRESENT STAR-FEST IX on the Marydell property at 640 N. Midland Ave, Upper Nyack, Sept 16th at 3:30pm. It is an evening of musical entertainment with beautiful Hook Mountain as a background. Featured local professional performers include: John Patrick Schutz, Tommy Dunn, Jan Lynch, Robert Mattern, Sue Matsuki, Richard Skipper, Patti Koontz and others. Complimentary food will be provided by many local restaurants for ‘A Taste of Rockland’. Tickets are $30.00 in advance and $35.00 at the entrance. Please call Sr. Cecilia LaPietra at (845)512-8176 for tickets and information.
Child Protection Anyone who needs to report an alleged incident of sexual abuse of a minor by a priest, deacon, religious, or lay person serving in the Archdiocese of NY is asked to contact Sr. Eileen Clifford, O.P. at (212)371-1000 x2949. She may also be reached via e-mail at [email protected]. Information can also be found on the Archdiocesan website, www.archny.org. In keeping with the Archdiocesan policy regarding sexual abuse of minors, this information is provided to ensure that our children remain safe and secure.
Catholic Widows and Widowers Club Meeting The Catholic Widow and Widowers Club of Rockland County will be meeting on Sunday, September 16, at 6:30pm at 1 Squadron Blvd. Office, (opposite New City Library parking lot), New City, NY 10956. Dessert and coffee will be served. New members & Guests are welcome. Cost is $3.00.
For information call Janet at (914)661-8599.
Family Day - Making Everyday Special is the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse’s initiative to promote simple, everyday things parents can do to build a strong, healthy relationship with their kids that prevents future drug use. Family Day will be celebrated nationwide on Monday, September 24. To learn more about Family Day visit www.CASAFamilyDay.org. You can also find Family Day on Facebook and Twitter.
Marian Shrine Tag Sale Huge Tag Sale - Marian Shrine, 174 Filors Lane Stony Point, NY Sunday, September 23 from 10am-3pm. Vendors Wanted. Tables $50.00. Call Walt (845)596-6822
The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill would like to invite you to an upcoming lecture at the Dominican Convent, 175 Rte. 340, Sparkill, NY on September 25th at 7pm . Internationally renowned theologian, Elizabeth Johnson, CSJ, PhD, will discuss loving Earth’s species as “neighbor” as an essential aspect of Christian spirituality in her presentation titled “Is God’s Charity Broad Enough for Bears?”. The lecture is free and open to the public. A book signing will follow the lecture. Registration required at sparkill.org/events or call (845)359-4136.
Don Bosco Prep Holds Fall Open Houses Don Bosco Prep is hosting its Fall Open Houses for prospective and transfer students and their families on Thursday, September 27, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 28, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., which will be preceded by a 12:00 p.m. Mass. To register, visit www.donboscoprep.org. We hope to see you there! For more information please contact Jennifer Passerino via email at [email protected].
The Magnificat Day is coming to Brooklyn’s historic Kings Theater on Saturday, October 6th. The day promises to be memorable, filled with uplifting prayer, world-class music, fellowship with the MAGNIFICAT family and an opportunity to venerate the relics of Saint Therese, the Little Flower, and her parents, Saints Louis and Zelie Martin. For more information or to register, please take a pamphlet from the narthex or visit www.magnificatday.com.
Fordham Prep School - Open House Fordham Prep will be hosting an Open House on Sun., October 28 from 1 to 4 pm. Registration in advance is required. Fordham Prep is located on the Rose Hill campus in the Bronx, adjacent to Fordham University and the NY Botanical Garden. Visit: fordhamprep.org/admissions. Contact information: (718)584-8367 or [email protected].
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