THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF

SAINT MATTHEW & OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

The Week of January 8, 2017 - The Epiphany of the Lord

If you would like to bring the gifts up

during the offertory procession,

please see an Usher before Mass begins.

Sunday Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

Monday Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17

Tuesday Heb 2:5-12; Mk 1:21-28

Wednesday Heb 2:14-18; Mk 1:29-39

Thursday Heb 3:7-14; Mk 1:40-45

Friday Heb 4:1-5, 11; Mk 2:1-12

Saturday Heb 4:12-16; Mk 2:13-17

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 5:00 pm (A) Sabina Giarnella

5:00 pm (H) Mary E. Millus

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 8:00 am (H) Frances & Stephen Quartuccio 8:30 am (A) Mrs. J. Shofi & Brother Austin 9:00 am (H) Elizabeth Provenzano 10:30 am (A) Rene & Yverose Verna

12 Noon (H) Bob Kennedy

MONDAY, JANUARY 9 8:00 am (A) Cilinski Family

9:00 am (H) Nathaniel Pollock

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 8:00 am (A) 9:00 am (H) Sophie Washienko

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 8:00 am (A)

9:00 am (H)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 8:00 am (A) Cilinski Family

9:00 am (H)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 8:00 am (A)

9:00 am (H)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 8:00 am (A) 9:00 am (H) 5:00 pm (A) Denis O’Connor 5:00 pm (H) William Sr., William Jr. & Helen Walzer

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 8:00 am (H) Martin V. Costello

8:30 am (A) 9:00 am (H) Tunney Maher 10:30 am (A) La Rochelle Family

12 Noon (H) Gabriella Ann Ditzel

Key: (A) = Ardsley (H) = Hastings

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS - Thank You!

ST. MATTHEW & OLPH 2017 2016 Collection: $7,081 $4,777 Christmas (to date): $33,843 Christmas 2015 Total: $35,479 Christmas Flowers (to date): $4,473 Christmas Flower 2015 Total: $2,412

Banns of Marriage

III - Peter Kowal & Gina Piashera

First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Jerusalem is extolled as a place of glory and splendor because the Lord has come to His own city.

Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Paul tells the Ephesians that his special mission is to make the Gentiles co-heirs with the Jews in Christ — “members of the same body and sharers of the promise.”

Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 Herod learns that Wise Men from the East are searching for the newly born Christ Child. He instructs them to find the Child and to report His whereabouts to him. The Wise Men follow a star to the place where Mary and Jesus are and offer the Child gold, frankincense, and myrrh. They do not return to Herod but follow another route to their own country.

JANUARY 8, 2017: THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly The Epiphany of the Lord - January 8, 2017 “I am sure you have heard of the ministry God in his goodness gave me in your regard. God’s secret plan, as I have briefly described it, was revealed to me, unknown to men in former ages but now revealed by the Spirit to the holy apostles and prophets. It is no less than this: in Christ Jesus the Gentiles are co-heirs with the Jews, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise through the preaching of the gospel.” While we recall the visit of the Magi, detailing facts of a star, gifts and a hateful king, the real meaning for us is given by St. Paul. We learn three things today, we are: 1) co heirs, 2) members, 3) sharers. An heir receives a benefit, members gain the status of belonging and sharers enjoy a common life. This details who and what we are as ‘missionary disciples.’ It was not always so. The visitors from the orient represent all who believe and follow today. Jesus is the Savior of the world, of Christians, Jews, Muslims, all humankind. With reverence they brought gifts, symbolic yet real. We bring the gift of self, offering our gratitude for His coming, our desire to follow Him more closely. Like the Magi, we go to our streets and neighborhood, our barrio and homes, willing to bring our experience of Christ’s presence to others. Did you discover the Christ this Christmas? Be the star to reveal Him to others.

Please keep in your prayers the ill of our parish especially: Peter Rasulo, Christopher Liva, Richard Dosin Sr., Mary Michna, John Trevor Dabenigno, John Kelly, Kristin Harkin, Susan

Sullivan Manuele, Ambrosio Maldonado, Aurea Cabanillas, Rita Stitham Gavin, William Bates, Guy Trepanier, Louis Cillo, Beatrice Smith, Rosemarie Distelhurst & Mary Walzer.

And for those who have died marked by the sign of

faith, especially:

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.

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: Brian Dunne-Navy, Christopher Gaulin-Army, George Moore-Navy, Nicholas Sestito-Marine, Donald Wemer Jr. - Marine, Michael Germain-Navy, Brandon King - Army.

Candle Dedications for the Week:

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Tabernacle Candle: In Memory of Thomas Lindgren

req. by Joanne Farrell

Please Note: If you have a BLUE CANDLE in memory of a loved one at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, please contact the rectory for your 2017 renewal.

Circle of Love Prayer Group meets

the 1st & 2nd Monday of the month to

say the scripture rosary at the

Atria Senior Living Residence at 1017

Saw Mill River Rd at 7:30pm. All are invited to

come share in God's love.

Questions or prayer requests call Lourdes 914-693-

2959.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

Prayer Group will resume their

meetings in the month of January.

THE ROSARY: The Rosary will be recited after the 8:00am Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Ardsley on the FIRST SATURDAY of each month. Everyone is

welcome to attend.

COFFEE HOUR: The St. Stanislaus Kostka coffee hour

takes place every Sunday after the

9:00am Family Mass. They meet in the

basement of the rectory. All parishioners

are welcome.

CHRISTMAS FLOWER ENVELOPES &

CHRISTMAS OFFERING ENVELOPES

If you have not yet made your contribution towards the Christmas Flowers in memory of a loved one, please use the Christmas Flower Envelope that you received in your monthly envelope packet. There are also extra Christmas Flower Envelopes on the tables in the rear of the churches.

The Christmas Flower Envelope and the Christmas Offering Envelope can still be dropped into any collection on any weekend.

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CLASS SCHEDULE:

Classes Continue On:

Tuesday, January 10 from 3:30pm - 5:00pm Wednesday, January 11 from 3:00pm - 4:30pm Wednesday, January 11 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm

THERE IS NO CLASS on JANUARY 15 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Sunday, January 22 from 10:00am - 11:15am

Attn: Catholic Teachers in Public Schools

The Archdiocesan Catechetical Office is Sponsoring

A Morning Day of Prayer for Catholic Teachers in Public Schools

A morning day of prayer for Catholic Teachers in Public Schools will

take place on Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 9am to 1:30pm at the

Maryknoll. As the new school year begins, join Catholic Teachers in

Public Schools both active and now retired from across the

Archdiocese of New York. Deepen your appreciation of your ministry

as a teacher, share with colleagues and pray and reflect upon Jesus’

connection with each of us.

THE WAY

Cybersafety presented by Det. John Crosas

January 19th at 7:30pm in Oussani Hall at

Sacred Heart Church in Dobbs Ferry.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY

Now that the eggnog and

plum pudding are behind

us, it’s time to begin

thinking about, and planning, our upcoming St.

Patrick’s Party.

Those interested in working on the party please

email Lee Kinnally at wlkinnally@gmail.com

Office of the Cardinal

1011 First Avenue

New York, NY 10022

January 8, 2017

Dear friends in the Lord:

At this time each year in January, the

Archdiocese of New York is asked to take up

a collection to support The Catholic

University of America in Washington, D.C.

and the Catholic Communication Campaign

of the United States Conference of Catholic

Bishops.

Founded in 1887, The Catholic University of

America is a pontifical university (recognized

by the Holy See) that has been educating

students from all fifty states of our nation in

philosophy, theology, and the arts and

sciences. It has likewise educated many of

the clergy and religious serving the Church

in the United States and throughout the

world as well (including myself!). As a

pontifical university, the Holy Father asks

that the Catholic faithful of the nation

support CUA’s commitment to providing the

best in academic training and religious

formation.

The Catholic Communications Campaign

enables the United States Conference of

Catholic Bishops to partner with (arch)

dioceses throughout the United States in

producing educational, entertaining,

informational, and inspiring programs for

radio and television. One-half of your gift to

this campaign remains with us here in the

archdiocese to assist our own

communications office.

Your generous support of these two worthy

causes will be deeply appreciated.

With prayerful best wishes, I am,

Faithfully in Christ,

Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan

Archbishop of New York

Featured Programs:

Reborn Lectio - Eucharist

Lectio - Prayer Lectio - Peter

Symbolon - Knowing & Living the Faith The Bible & the Virgin Mary

Desire of the Everlasting Hills Beloved - On Marriage

Opening the Word

Movies:

John Paul II

The Jeweler’s Shop

The Reluctant Saint

Padre Pio - Miracle Man

Mother Teresa

Saint Anthony

Mary of Nazareth

Featured Programs Cont.:

Catholicism The Footprints of God

33 Days to Morning Glory Consoling the Heart of Jesus

The ‘One Thing’ is Three You Did It to Me

Y Disciple - Small Group Discipleship Ocean of Mercy Clare & Francis

Movies Cont.:

Saint Peter

The Story of the Nativity

Saint Rita

Cosmic Origins

Saint Gianna Molla

Guadalupe - The Miracle

& The Message

NEWS FROM THE COURT:

The OLPH Ardsley gym was busy over the Christmas break as we hosted the 4th Annual Jingle Ball Tournament. All five 7th grade teams (3 boys and 2 girls) gave it their all against a number of neighboring

parishes. In the end, there was a Championship battle between the boys Ardsley Blue and Gold teams. The Blue team, coached by Tom Phelan and John Garcia, was victorious and earned bragging rights. In the girls bracket the Ardsley girls team led by Tom Foley and Tom Anderson fell short to St. Margaret's of Cortona of Riverdale in the final. There was great fun for all who attended. A big thanks to all the 8th graders who volunteered over the four days of the tournament.

Losing a child under any circumstance is terrible. Focusing on the spirituality of the grieving process can help tremendously. Please join us for a One-day Spiritual Retreat: February 11 or 25 at St. Joseph’s Seminary or April 1 at Church of the Magdalene, Sleepy Hollow. To register please call: 646-794-3191