THE PARISH OF SAINT MATTHEW / ST. STANISLAUS KOSTKA / OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

March 13, 2016 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

SAINT MATTHEW

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 5:00 pm Henry Nehrbauer (decd) req. by Wife Dolores & Family

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 8:00 am Christine & Mark Richardson Sp. Int. req. by Eleanor Richardson

9:00 am Raymond Henshaw (decd) req. by Shryock Family 12:00 pm Frank C. Como (decd) req. by Madeline & Lana Como

MONDAY, MARCH 14 9:00 am Virgina & Morris Altman (decd) req. by Jim Pasanello & Anne Schnibbe

TUESDAY, MARCH 15 9:00 am Sadie & Kenny Usher (decd) req. by Usher Family

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 9:00 am Roger Carey (decd) req. by Mc Nerney Family

THURSDAY, MARCH 17 9:00 am Sadie & Kenny Usher (decd) req. by Usher Family

FRIDAY, MARCH 18 9:00 am George Nehrbauer (decd) req. by Ann

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 9:00 am Raymond Henshaw (decd) req. by Theresa & Family 5:00 pm Edward Illmensee Jr. req. by Walter & Joan Haubold

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 8:00 am Raymond Henshaw (decd) req. by Bryan Healy

9:00 am Frank De Souza Sr.(decd) req. by Wife & Family 12:00 pm Angelo Perez (decd) req. by Janet & Marty

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 5:00 pm Vincent J. Agnano (decd) req. by Marie Agnano

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 8:30 am Sr. Patrice Weber (decd) req. by Lorraine Easty 10:30 am Anna Vellone (decd) req. Linda Vellone & Ann Torrieri

MONDAY, MARCH 14 8:00 am Wanda Blaha (decd) req. by C. J. Mc Carthy

TUESDAY, MARCH 15 8:00 am Sr. Patrice Weber (decd) req. by Lorraine Easty

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 8:00 am Kitty Keaney (decd) req. by Mary Ann Tina

THURSDAY, MARCH 17 8:00 am Patrick & Mary Ryan (decd) req. by Kathleen & Patricia Ryan

FRIDAY, MARCH 18 8:00 am In Honor St. Anthony req. by Mary Ann Tina

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 8:00 am Wanda Blaha (decd) req. by Lorraine Easty 5:00 pm Patrick & Katherine Mc Carthy (decd) req. by Catherine Mc Carthy

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 8:30 am Wanda Blaha (decd) req. by Lorraine Easty 10:30 am Margaret & Joseph Zuzic (decd) req. by Fuska Antunovic

First Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21

God says not to remember the events from long ago, but to focus on the things he plans to do next. He also claims he will again help his chosen people when they need him.

Second Reading: Philippians 3:8-14

Paul describes knowledge of Jesus as more important than knowledge of the Old Law. He wishes to share in the power of Jesus' resurrection, and speaks of concentrating on the finish line of the race with salvation as the prize to be won.

Gospel: John 8:1-11

Jesus preached forgiveness of sin, but in the old law those accused of adultery were to be stoned. So the Pharisees tried to trap Jesus and brought a woman accused of adultery to him, asking him what he would do to her. Jesus asked that one without sin cast the first stone, and then all of the elders left. Jesus told the woman that he did not condemn her, but warned her to avoid such sin in the future.

MARCH 13, 2016 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS - Thank You!

SAINT MATTHEW 2016 2015 March 6….....………..……...…….....$4526 $4861 Catholic Relief Services…….…….$1272 $2146 Attendance………..………...…….……..460 423 OLPH 2016 2015 March 6…..……..........................$2717 $2800 Catholic Relief Services…………..$ 988 $1809 Attendance…………….…………....…. 335 291 Second Collection today is for Maintenance & Repairs.

The Easter Flower Envelope may be dropped into any collection.

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS: HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Fifth Sunday of Lent - March 13, 2016

“I wish to know Christ and the power flowing from his resurrection; likewise to know how to share in his sufferings by being formed into the pattern of his death. Thus do I hope that I may arrive at resurrection from the dead. It is not that I have received it yet, or have already finished my course; but I am racing to grasp the prize if possible, since I have been grasped by Christ. Brothers I do not think of myself as having reached the finish line.” What a great difference between knowing about someone and knowing that person. The first may include statistics and data, the second a relationship. Lent has been our special moment to foster and strengthen our relationship with Jesus Christ. He reaches out to me, grasps me by the hand, holds and sustains me. I can rest, I can resist, I can reject or I can accept with eagerness and joy. Paul accepted as he continued his journey, the race. The forgiveness Jesus offered in the gospel, after tracing in the sand, is the gift I seek, as I continue my race, my journey to Easter. The gift of mercy is being offered to me. The nonjudgmental statement of Jesus, “let the man among you who has no sin be the first to cast a stone at her.” The Jesus I want to know is the forgiving Jesus, filled with tender mercy. He knows me, my needs, and I want to know Him.

Please keep in your prayers

the ill of our parish especially:

Peter Rasulo, Christopher Liva,

Richard Dosin Sr., John Evans,

Susan Sullivan Manuele, Julia

Rae, Mary Michna, Richard Ryan

Sr., Paula Piluso, John Trevor

Dabenigno, Bonnie Taylor, John Kelly, Susan Winn,

Pat Chepiga, Maureen Farrell Kenner,

and Louis Cillo.

And for those who have died marked by the sign

of faith, especially: Anthoy D. Judge

If you know of any parishioners who are ill and would like

to be visited by a priest, please contact the rectory at 914-

478-2822.

Names will be left on the sick list for 4 weeks. Please feel

free to call the rectory to add names of immediate family

members at any time.

Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2016 are invited to attend the ANNUAL GOLDEN WEDDING MASS JUBILEE MASS

with Cardinal Dolan at the Cathedral of St. Patrick on Saturday, June 25 at 1:30pm OR Sunday, June 26 at 2:00pm

Pre-registration IS required. The closing date to register for the Mass is Monday, May 23rd. Please contact the rectory if you would like to be registered. This event is sponsored by the Family Life Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of New York.

IRS FORMS for Tax Purposes are available upon request. Please call the rectory with your ENVELOPE NUMBER and we will get your form out to you. Your IRS Form includes ONLY donations made to the parish collections. (Does not include Cardinals Appeal).

The St. Stanislaus Palm Sunday Luncheon

will be held at Mauds at 2pm on March

20th. The cost is $35 per person. To sign

up, please contact Ann Quillen at 914-478

-3264

ST. STANISLAUS KOSTKA

COFFEE HOUR takes place

every Sunday after the 9:00 AM

Family Mass. The St. Stanislaus

Kostka Society welcomes all

parishioners to join them.

This Week’s Candle Memorials :

St. Matthew Tabernacle Candle:

Special Intentions for the Cajas Family

Blessed Mother Candles:

Special Intentions for the Cajas Family

Sacred Heart Candles

In Memory of Alice Lemischak

req. by children & grandchildren

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Will be celebrated each Friday during Lent at 7:00pm at

Saint Matthew Church in Hastings

on Hudson.

The Mass book is OPEN through May 31st.

If you would like to reserve a Mass in memory of a loved one, please contact the rectory at 914-478-2822. We have many Masses available during the week

and on Sunday’s at both Church locations.

In his widely praised encyclical, “Laudato Si’: On the Care of Our common Home,” Pope Francis challenges us to make integral ecology and care for eh poor central to Christian spirituality and religious education. To deepen your own understanding of these crucial matters as well s the understanding of your brothers and sisters, Google: “USCCB Laudato Si’: On Care For Our Common Home. Discussion Guide.” Consider using this guide in meetings of your parish ministries or forming a group to study Laudato Si’ using this guide.

Congratulation to our

7th grade girls who won the

C Division Westchester County

Championship!

After trailing for three and a half quarters the girls played

incredible girl to girl defense and caused several turnovers

which allowed them to finally take the lead which they

never relinquished. Every girl contributed to this win in one

way or another. Truly a team effort.

Once again we would like to congratulate these girls and

the coaches who have put so much time and energy into

this season. Great job everyone we are so proud!

COME & HELP US MAKE THE CHURCH SHINE!

Volunteers (men & women) are

needed to help clean St. Matthew

Church before Holy Week & Easter.

Volunteers will meet after the 9:00am

Mass on Wednesday, March 16th.

If you have some spare time and would

like to help, please call the rectory

during office hours (Monday-Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm):

914-478-2822

ALTAR SERVER PRACTICE

Altar Server practice will be held on

Thursday, March 17th at 4:00pm at St.

Matthew Church. Practice is for any child

who wishes to be an altar server at either

St. Matthew Church in Hastings On Hudson

or Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in

Ardsley. If you have any questions, please feel free to

contact Fr. Matthew Yeboah in the rectory.