Rev. Robert F. Grippo, Pastor
Rev. Livinus Anweting, Associate Rev. Salvatore Riccardi, C.P., Associate Msgr. John Farley, Weekend Associate
Rev. Joseph Lienhard, S.J., Weekend Associate Rev. Joseph P. Tierney, Weekend Associate
Fr. Christopher Argano, Vocational Director Archdiocese NY, in Residence Deacons Michael J. Fox, Guy Pellegrini, Ralph Longo
Sr. Cathy Burns, O.P., Pastoral Assistant
www.annunciation-fatima.com
www.flocknote.com/apc
Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Parish business is conducted at the Rectory located at 470 Westchester Avenue, Crestwood, NY 10707
Office Manager: Anna Caruso
Finance Manager: Mary Fuschetto Parish Secretaries: Maryann Caiazzo, Dede LaRock
Rectory Phone: 914-779-7345 School Phone: 914-337-8760
Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Parish
Directory of Parish Organizations and Events 2016-2017
Annunciation Church
470 Westchester Avenue
Crestwood, NY 10707
(South Site)
Annunciation School
465 Westchester Avenue
Crestwood, NY 10707
Please consult the Parish calendar which may be found on our website and the Annunciation School calendar which may be found on the school website
for additional special events.
Our Lady of Fatima Church
5 Strathmore Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(North Site)
Annunciation Convent
466 Westchester Avenue
Crestwood, NY 10707
Welcome to Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Parish This directory seeks to provide you with an overview of the various organizations and events that are part of our parish life. You are encouraged to sign up for Flocknote (www.flocknote.com/apc) to receive important emails and text messages about items of interest in the parish. The weekly parish bulletin, available after Sunday Mass, at the back of the Church, via Flocknote and online at www.annunciation-fatima.com, is an indispensable source of information on the week’s upcoming events and announcements. Monthly and weekly parish calendars are available in the bulletin, through Flocknote, and on the parish website. You are also encouraged to visit the Annunciation School Calendar on the school website if your Ren) is enrolled at Annunciation School.
WELCOME
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If you are looking for a vibrant parish with opportunities for spiritual growth, worship, service and social events, you’ve found it. We also have one of the largest and strongest, parish-based Catholic grammar schools in the Archdiocese. Everyone has a place at Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Parish! No matter your age or gender, there is a group you can join that will help you connect with your parish. Do you have a toddler, a grammar school-aged child or a teenager? Then try Park Bench, Annunciation School, Religious Education, CYO Athletics, Altar Servers, Junior Choir, Scouting and the Youth Ministry. Do you want to feed the hungry, clothe the naked or visit the sick? We have opportunities for service to others including the Blood Drive, the Mass for the Handicapped, our Ministry to Elders, Sick and Homebound, Thanksgiving Dinners, the Giving Tree and Mitten Tree, Midnight Run and Soup Kitchen. Are you an adult looking for a way to get involved spiritually, socially or liturgically? Try the Altar Rosary Society, Annunciation Players, Bridge, Faith Study Program, Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus, Ladies’ Guild, Ladies of Charity, Martha and Mary Network, Men’s Club or SOLOS. The list goes on and on. You could also help at Mass by being a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Adult Choir member or Usher. There is a place for you at Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima and a group that suits your skills and interests. Get involved today!
GET INVOLVED!
DIRECTORY INDEX
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Ministry, Group or Event Page
Schedule of Masses and Prayer 4
Disability Access and Assistance 4
Sacraments 5
Adult Faith Formation 6
Cornerstone Ministry 6
Faith Study Program 6
Holy Name Society 6
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) 7
Alumni Relations 8
Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Players 9
Blessing of Animals 10
Blood Drive 10
Bridge 10
Christian Service:
Mass for the Handicapped 11
Ministry to Elders, Sick and Homebound 11
Thanksgiving Dinners 11
The Giving Tree 12
The Mitten Tree 12
Midnight Run 16
Soup Kitchen 22
CYO Athletic Association 12
Education:
Annunciation School and Home School Assoc. 9,10
Religious Education Program 18
Expectant Family Mass 13
Faith Study Program 11
Finance Council 13
Hospitality Ministry 14
Knights of Columbus 14
Ladies’ Guild 14
Ladies of Charity 15
Liturgical Ministries:
Altar Servers 8
Eucharistic Ministers 13
Lectors 15
Music—Adult, Young Adult and Junior Choirs 17
Ushers 22
Ministry, Group or Event Page
Altar Rosary Society 8
Altar Server Vestment Committee 8
Sacristan Committee 8
St. Joseph’s Guild 19
Luminaria 15
Martha and Mary Network 16
Men’s Club 16
Parish Advisory Council 17
Parish Raffle 17
Park Bench 18
Penny Social 18
Respect Life 19
St. Patrick’s Celebrations and St. Joseph’s Table 20
Scouting:
Cub Scouts 20
Boy Scouts 20
Girl Scouts 21
Senior Program (60+) 21
SOLOS 21
Tag Sale 22
Wedding Anniversary Receptions 23
Youth Ministry Group 23
We hope that you will find this Directory helpful in identifying a group, ministry or
event in which you would like to participate.
Please make a call or send an email to
the contact person who is listed. They will happily help you get connected to your
new parish!
If you are a long-time parishioner who is interested in learning more about a
particular group or event, it is never too late to get involved!
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SCHEDULE OF MASSES AND PRAYER
Sunday Masses: Annunciation Church: Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Family Mass), 12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima Church: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Masses: Annunciation Church: 6:45 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. (There is no 6:45 a.m. Mass on holidays.) Our Lady of Fatima Church: 9:00 a.m. Saturday Morning Masses Annunciation Church: 9:00 a.m. Our Lady of Fatima Church: 8:30 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation—Mass is held at 7:30 p.m. on the evening before the Holy Day at Annunciation Church. On the Feast Day, Masses are held at 6:45, 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. at Annunciation Church and at 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church. Mass with Anointing of the Sick is held twice a year with dates being announced in the bulletin and on Flocknote in advance. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held dur ing the hours of 9:30-10:300 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church and 7:00-10:00 p.m. at Annunciation Church on the First Friday of every month Miraculous Medal Novena is held on Tuesdays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at Annunciation Church Rosary—During the months of May and October, the Rosary is said at 7:00 p.m. Monday to Friday in Annunciation Church. The Rosary is said weekly on Wednesday after the 9:00 Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church. Stations of the Cross are held during Lent on Friday evenings beginning at 7:30 p.m. at both Annunciation Church and Our Lady of Fatima Church. Funerals are held at both Annunciation Church and Our Lady of Fatima Church. Arrangements for funeral Masses are made with the rectory, typically by the funeral director handling the arrangements for the deceased. Funerals are not held on Sunday.
DISABIL ITY ACCESS AND ASS ISTANCE
Annunciation Church’s upper Church has a wheelchair ramp which is located on the St. Eleanora’s Lane entrance to the Church. The lower Church is not wheelchair accessible. Our Lady of Fatima Church has a street level side entrance on the Scarsdale Road side of the Church. At the North Site, Breen Hall is not wheelchair accessible. The Lower Meeting room is accessible from the rear of the Harney Road parking lot, but does require passage down a paved hill. At the South Site, the Parish Room is wheelchair accessible. Convent Meeting Room 1 is wheelchair accessible. Convent Room 2 is wheelchair accessible only by passing through Convent Room 1. The Annunciation School gym is accessible through the parking lot at the back of the school.
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SACRAMENTS
Contact: The Rectory Phone: 779-7345
BAPTISM Baptisms are held for registered members of the parish on Sunday at 1:15 p.m. at Annunciation Church and 12:30 at Our Lady of Fatima Church. All new parents must attend a Jordan Conference prior to the Baptism. The purpose of the Jordan Conference is to review, with parents, the meaning of Baptism and their responsibilities to the newly bap-tized individual. The Jordan Conference is usually held on the first Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Room. Arrangements for Baptism must be made through the rectory at least one month in advance.
CONFESS ION (SACRAMENT OF RECONCIL IAT ION)
The sacrament of Reconciliation is held in Annunciation’s lower Church on Saturday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. and in Our Lady of Fatima Church on Saturday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Priests are available for Confession at any time upon request by calling the rectory. There are special Confession schedules for Christmas and Easter, which are announced in the bulletin prior to those Holy Days.
CONFIRMATION
Training for the sacrament of Confirmation is handled through the Parish’s Religious Education Program (see page 18). For adults who wish to receive this sacrament, please consult the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (see page 7) for more information.
EUCHARIST
Please consult the Schedule of Masses and Prayer on page 4. For those too ill to attend Mass, Eucharistic Ministers can make home or hospital visits. Please call the rectory to make arrangements.
MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made six months before the wedding to allow time for Pre-Cana Conference. To be married at Annunciation Church or Our Lady of Fatima Church, you must be a registered member of the parish or connected to Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Annunciation School or the former Our Lady of Fatima School.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Please contact the rectory to make arrangements for this sacrament. Visits can be made to a home, hospice or hospital.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION Contact: Tony MacDonnell Phone: 914-471-2084 E-mail: [email protected] If you are seeking greater meaning and purpose in life and are looking to grow your relationship with God, please join one of our groups! Through small group discussion, lectures and retreats we will help you to grow your relationship with God, become aware of your God-given gifts, help you resolve questions about Faith, and connect with other parishioners. Specific events may be found in the bulletin or on the parish website.
Cornerstone Ministry
Contact: Tony MacDonnell Phone: 914-471-2084 E-mail: [email protected] Cornerstone Ministry is for parishioners age 18—25 who are interested in understanding where and how God fits into your life. We get together for discussion and activities, perform service projects within the local community and serve on missions. If you would like to meet with your peers to discuss relevant moral issues and be a more active member in the community, please join us!
Faith Study Program
Contact: Rosemary Borges Betty Crea Phone: 646-0597 282-4537 Email: [email protected] [email protected] The Faith Study Program, facilitated by lay parishioners, sponsors weekly courses throughout the year. Past courses have include “A Quick Journey through the Bible”, “A Biblical Walk through the Mass”, and “Priest, Prophet, King”. Utilizing resources and materials from respected publishers such as Ascension Press and Word on Fire, the Faith Study Program is an interactive and dynamic way to learn more about Scripture and Catholic tradition while building relationships with fellow parishioners. Courses run anywhere from six to twenty-four weeks and have a nominal fee for study materials. Please see the bulletin or Flocknote or call or email Rosemary or Betty for information about upcoming events.
Holy Name Society
Contact: Damian Wach Phone: 874-5358 Email: [email protected]
The Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Holy Name Society is comprised of men of the parish interested in supporting the parish's spiritual needs. This group gathers once a month, excluding summer, to worship at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church, followed by breakfast, fellowship and a business meeting. This group seeks to provide a witness to their fellow parishioners through dedication to the Sacraments, service as Lectors, Eucharistic ministers and Ushers, and sponsorship of spiritual enrichment programs in the parish. The group sponsors an annual retreat for the men of the parish, a Notte della Famiglia Pasta & Meatball Dinner Dance in the fall and a St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance in March.
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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Contact: The Rectory Phone: 779-7345 The RCIA, a program of the Catholic Church, is oriented towards those who are searching and inquiring about the Catholic way of life. While this program is oriented for adults, it accepts teenagers who are mature enough to participate in the RCIA. Through the RCIA, the Catholic Church extends an invitation to those who are not associated with a community of faith and who wish to become Catholics; those who want to convert to Catholicism from another faith, and those who want to learn about the Catholic faith. These individuals may be involved in interfaith marriages or simply are actively involved in a Church of a different denomination and they want to learn more about the Catholic faith in the spirit of ecumenism. The focus of RCIA, when it concerns conversion into the Catholic Faith, is to prepare the newcomers so they can re-ceive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist. These Sacraments are normally celebrated in a single service during the Easter Vigil. As a general rule, the RCIA process, usually of a one year duration or less, follows the flow of the Liturgical Calendar. The program of initiation normally starts in May or June around Trinity Sunday. The catechumen (new converts) receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist on Easter Vigil. The program ends on Pentecost Sunday.
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ALTAR SERVERS
Moderator: TBD Coordinator: Anna Caruso Phone: 779-7345 Email: [email protected] Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Parish is very proud of its altar server program, which includes boys and girls from grades 5 through high school. Applicants must be actively attending Mass and will be trained to serv e weekend, wedding and funeral Masses. The training program begins in the spring and takes six weeks to complete. Altar server schedules are posted on the parish website and distributed via Flocknote. Servers are required to attend their scheduled Mass or find a substitute.
ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY (SOUTH)
SACRISTAN COMMITTEE (NORTH) & ALTAR SERVER VESTMENT COMMITTEE (NORTH)
Contact: Michelle Weigand (South) Denise Conti (Sacristan-North) Lena Lee (Vestment-North) Phone: 779-5870 674-8884 698-4902 Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Members of the parish assist in the preparation of the garments and linens used for weekly and Sunday Mass at both churches. At Annunciation Church, the Altar Rosary Society launders altar linens on a rotating basis. This group also has responsibility for decorating both Churches for major holidays such as Easter and Christmas (with the help of the Men’s Club.) At Our Lady of Fatima Church, members of the Sacristan Committee take turns picking up the altar cloths, corporals, and linens that have been used during the Masses that week. They are then washed according to a special procedure and ironed and returned the following weekend. A schedule is sent out monthly. The Altar Server Vestment Committee launders and irons the altar server vestments at Our Lady of Fatima Church on a rotating basis according to a monthly schedule.
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ALUMNI RELATIONS
Contact: Mary Theresa Gill McCombe ‘75 Phone: 393-3608 Email: [email protected] Alumni Relations is responsible for fostering a relationship with Annunciation School alumni and more recently with Our Lady of Fatima School alumni. It sponsors events such as reunions and the Mass for Deceased Alumni of Annun-ciation School. Newsletters for each school are published online three times a year and distributed by email.
ANNUNCIAT ION SCHOOL
Contact: Maureen Noonan, Principal Phone: 337-8760 Email: School Secretary, Adele Sinnott: [email protected]
The primary purpose of Annunciation School is to teach students in Pre-K to Grade 8 to embrace Jesus and all His teachings, to share His message with those they meet, and to enhance their lives through service to others. The faculty strives to attain a high level of academic excellence commensurate with each student’s intellectual ability. It is our goal that students use their knowledge and love of God and of all creation to improve the communities in which they live with their kindness, honesty, fairness, self-discipline and high level of Christian morality.
The school is accredited by AdvacED/North Central Association and is a parish-based school.
The primary goal of the program of instruction at Annunciation School is to provide those learning experiences that most effectively inculcate worthwhile attitudes and impart knowledge and skills necessary for the spiritual, intellectual, emotional and the physical well being of the student.
Annunciation School follows the Common Core Standards of New York State and the Essential Learnings of the Archdiocese of New York in the following areas: Reading, Mathematics, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, and Algebra I. Phonics instructions in the lower grades supplements and reinforces the standard reading curriculum. Guidelines are given by the Archdiocese for the Religion Curriculum. Annunciation School provides additional instruction in the areas of: · Computer · Art · Music · Spanish · Library Skills.
There are generally 2 classes per grade level. In addition, early morning and extended day programs are offered to enable parents to have their child(ren) engaged in fun and educational activities before and after school. A two week Vacation Bible School is also available to Pre-K and K students after the end of their school year
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ANNUNCIAT ION-OUR LADY OF FATIMA PLAYERS
Contact: Frank D’Erasmo Phone: 723-3842
The Annunciation Players was created in 1980. Initially, it was the brainstorm of the Home School Association (see page 10) and other interested parishioners. The purpose was to present a musical talent show with chorus and production numbers and a cast consisting of children and adults performing songs, musical numbers and comic skits etc. Every production has been a smash hit! Now known as the Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Players, the group has grown to become a family with close ties to one another. Many friendships have been created and we enjoy performing for the parish. We invite you to join our family of players or come watch our next production.
BLOOD DRIVE
Contact: Patrick Dolan Phone: 217-4877 Email: [email protected] Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Parish sponsors several blood drives a year in conjunction with Hudson Valley Blood Services. Dates of the blood drives will be made available in the bulletin as well as through Flocknote. Dona-tion locations may be in Annunciation School or Breen Hall depending on the time of year. The Blessed Mother Council of the Knights of Columbus (see page 14) is the parish organization which coordinates these events.
BRIDGE
Contact: Sr. Cathy Burns, O.P. Phone: 779-7345 Bridge players gather each week on Wednesday in the Parish Room at the South Site from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for a friendly game. Come and join the fun whether you are a beginner or long-time player. Don’t know how to play? There is bridge instruction by Eugene Donovan a few times a year for those who want to learn the game or polish up on their skills. Watch the bulletin for instruction dates.
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ANNUNCIAT ION HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Contact: Rev. Robert F. Grippo, Pastor Maureen Noonan, Principal Melissa Spero, President Phone: 779-7345 337-8760 202-9425 The Annunciation Home School Association provides an effective channel of communication between parents and teachers for the benefit of the students and the whole community. Its main purposes are:
to create mutual support and understanding between home and school, and thus bring about a total learning
environment for students,
to provide a means for keeping parents informed of school activities, programs, parent volunteer
requirements, etc.,
to assist the school in meeting its financial obligations, primarily through fundraising activities and
to provide adult education programs.
BLESS ING OF THE ANIMALS
Contact: The Rectory Phone: 779-7345 Parishioners are invited to bring their animals to Church for a special blessing on the Feast of St. Francis (October 4). Animals and owners will meet at the steps of Annunciation Church at 3:30 p.m. or Our Lady of Fatima Church at 9:30 a.m. Details will be provided in the bulletin.
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CHRIST IAN SERVICE
Mass for the Handicapped Contact: Diane Vezza Phone: 961-3097 Email: [email protected]
In November, Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Parish is host to a Mass and luncheon for physically and mentally challenged adults. As a parish, we set up a beautiful luncheon, cook the food and serve our special guests. The Mass and luncheon take place in the school gym. Many volunteers are needed to welcome our guests, cook and serve the lunch and help in the set up and clean up of the gym. This is a lovely day that lifts one spirit and does wonders for the soul. Please call or email Diane to find out how you can contribute time or food to this wonderful event.
Ministry to Elders, Sick and Homebound
Contact: Sr. Cathy Burns, O.P. Phone: 779-7345 Ministry to elders, sick and homebound is an extension of the work of Jesus. “I was hungry and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you received me in your homes, naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me, in prison and you visited me. I tell you, indeed, whenever you did this for one of the least of my people, you did it for me.” (Matthew 25:35-36,40) Reaching out to elders includes listening, understanding, affirming, praying with them and bringing Holy Communion. It means paying a visit to the elder, telephone reassurance, doing simple chores, preparing a meal and possibly driving someone to church or to the doctor. As Catholic Christians, we are all called to share our time and talents with God’s people. We have many parishioners who need this vital Christian service. Please call Sr. Cathy if you would have time to help. Thanksgiving Dinners
Contact: Evelyn Cosgrove Phone: 337-7356 During the Thanksgiving season, the parish provides approximately 300 complete Thanksgiving dinners to needy families. Parishioners are asked to drop off a complete dinner (including frozen bird!) at the Parish Room on the Monday and Tuesday prior to Thanksgiving. This is a wonderful way to share your love with less fortunate families. The turkey dinners are distributed to St. Peter’s in south Yonkers, St. Mary and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Mt. Vernon and Mercy Center in the south Bronx.
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CYO ATHLETIC ASSOCIAT ION
Contact: Paul Costiglio, Athletic Director Phone: 914-606-1604
Email: [email protected]
Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Parish has an award-winning athletic program which has been in existence almost as long as Annunciation School itself. Although each sporting discipline has consistently exhibited strong competitive results, the primary goal of the athletics program (and reinforced via the CYO pledge) is to promote good sportsmanship and fair play. The athletic program currently offers placement in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, softball, volleyball and track to interested parish youngsters. An annual Communion Breakfast is held in the fall to kick off each new season. The CYO program is supported, in part, by donations from the Holy Name Society (see page 6) and serves as a vibrant representation of the school and parish communities.
CHRIST IAN SERVICE (CONT’D)
The Giving Tree (S)
Contact: Diane Vezza Phone: 961-3097 Email: [email protected] During the Christmas season, the parish shows its generosity and love by providing hundreds of new gifts for needy families in Manhattan, the south Bronx and Sleepy Hollow. A Christmas tree is set on the Annunciation Church altar, covered with tags that bear the name and age of a needy child or adult. Parishioners are asked to take a tag on one Sunday and return the following Sunday with a wrapped gift appropriate for the person specified. The tag is to be fastened to the gift. Gifts are then sorted on the Monday after the return date and transported to those families. The organizations supported by the Giving Tree are STEPS to End Family Violence, Mercy Center and St. Teresa Avila Church. The Mitten Tree (N) Contact: Donna Butler Patty Gast Marion Whiting Phone: 725-9002 723-0489 725-1447 Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] The Mitten Tree is another way for parishioners to remember the less fortunate at Christmastime. This is a Clothing Drive organized by the Martha and Mary Network. Donations of new hats, gloves, scarves and socks for children, teens and adults are donated to the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal who, in turn, distribute them to the needy. New infant hats and booties are also collected for the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Pediatric Center in Yonkers. Donations may be placed under the Mitten Tree in the vestibule at Our Lady of Fatima Church during the month of December.
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EUCHARIST IC MINISTERS
Contact: Sue DiPanfilo Phone: 914-804-7651 Email: [email protected] Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are parishioners who volunteer, with the approval of the Pastor, to assist in the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass and in the homes of homebound parishioners and at Sprain Brook Manor Rehab. Schedules are distributed by Flocknote and are available on the parish website. Meetings are held as needed. However, on Holy Thursday all of the Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist renew their commitment of service at the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper.
EXPECTANT FAMILY MAS S
Contact: The Rectory Phone: 779-7345 Once a year expectant parents and their other children are invited to receive a special blessing at the Saturday evening Mass at Annunciation Church. Date will be announced in the bulletin and on Flocknote, and we ask you to please contact the rectory to let us know that you will be in attendance. We encourage expectant families to allow the Parish to join them in celebration of their joyous family event.
F INANCE COUNCIL
Contact: Joseph Furgiuele Phone: 337-7550 Email: [email protected] The purpose of the Finance Council is to assist the Pastor with the financial affairs of the parish. The council works with, and provides advice for, the Pastor. It is a consultative body. Members of the Finance Council are appointed by the Pastor. Members should ordinarily be members of the parish, prudent and trustworthy and knowledgeable in financial affairs.
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LADIES ’ GUILD
Contact: Kim Breen Mary Potenza Phone: 917-797-2363 393-6524 Email: [email protected] [email protected]
The Annunciation Ladies’ Guild is a social, philanthropic and service organization open to all women of the parish. Scheduled meetings are held in the Parish Room throughout the year, and they plan many events such as a movie night, an evening of yoga, cooking classes, wine tastings, a night on Broadway. All meetings or planned events will be announced through Flocknote and the bulletin. In addition to our social events, the Ladies' Guild hosts parish events such as Breakfast with Santa, the Palm Sunday Bake Sale, Easter Baskets for the Needy, and Father’s Day Coffee. The funds raised through our various activities and events are donated to Annunciation Church and School. We also provide an annual Christian merit graduation award to two eighth-graders from Annunciation School. Participation in Ladies’ Guild is a wonderful way to meet the women of our parish and to get involved with our church and school. Volunteerism has never been so much fun!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Contact: Tom Fitzmaurice Phone: 917-633-1617 Email: [email protected] The Knights of Columbus: Blessed Mother Council was formed in June 2009 and consists of members from Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Parish. The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic family fraternal service organization. Membership is open to practicing Catholic men who are at least 18 years of age. The Knights sponsor various events, including the parish blood drive, an annual trip to a West Point football and the Keep Christ in Christmas campaign. In addition, they raise funds to sponsor a seminarian, contribute to local scholarships, etc. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month.
HOSPITAL ITY MINISTRY
Contact: Rosemary Borges Phone: 914-646-0597 Email: [email protected]
The Hospitality Ministry is comprised of a group of parishioners who help to welcome the parish community to parish-based events. A welcome reception for a new parish priest or thank you reception for a departing priest, the expectant family Mass and wedding anniversary Mass receptions, annual volunteers thank you reception and the bi-annual Treasures dinner are just some examples of the events that the Hospitality Ministry helps to organize.
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LADIES OF CHARITY
Contact: Anne Martyn Phone: 793-1879 Email: [email protected] Established in 1953, the Crestwood Council of the Ladies of Charity has about 80 members. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month and there is an annual trip to St. Joseph’s seminary for a meeting of all the Westchester Councils. There is also a Fall Tea where money is raised through the raffle of a quilt and pillows. A speaker is invited to some meetings, and refreshments are served. To conclude the year’s activities, a June luncheon is held. Volunteers serve a number of institutions and service programs in our area. Many women knit, crochet or sew on a continuing basis for places such as Rosary Hill, Pregnancy Care Center, The Catholic Home Bureau, and Bedford Hills Children’s Center. Some of the ladies participate in the various Hospice programs in the area. The ladies also help prepare food for the Soup Kitchen, and participate as Lectors, as Eucharistic Ministers, in the Ministry to Elders, Sick and Homebound and on the Parish Advisory Council.
LECTORS
Contact: Albert Messana Phone: 439-0513 Email: [email protected] Lectors proclaim the Word of God, read the Prayers of the Faithful and parish announcements at all parish Eucharistic celebrations and special liturgies, including Holy Days and holidays. In their ministry, the Lectors (Liturgical Ministers) share with homilists the responsibility of faithfully and prayerfully sharing the Word with the entire congregation. Schedules are distributed via Flocknote and are available on the parish website.
LUMINARIA
Contact: Chris and Nancy Gallin Phone: 771-9744 Email: [email protected] The tradition of Luminaria started in Crestwood over thirty years ago along a single block and has grown to be a com-munity-wide affair. On Christmas Eve, at about 7:00 p.m., the dark streets are transformed into a stunning symbol of our community welcoming the Christ Child into our homes as we light luminaria candles in front of our homes. If you are new to the community and would like to take part in this beautiful tradition, please call or email Chris and Nancy. Parishioners are encouraged to pick up their candles at the Breakfast with Santa (see Ladies’ Guild page 14) in early December.
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MEN’S CLUB
Contact: Charlie Dankenbrink Brendan Fitzpatrick John Branley Phone: 516-782-5060 718-216-4589 337-8244 Email: [email protected] The Men’s Club is open to all men of the parish and meets on the last Friday of every month at 9:00 p.m.. You can play basketball, cards, darts or just socialize. Some of the events sponsored by the Men’s Club are the Super Bowl Party (January), Annual Golf Outing (June), Mother’s Day Coffee (May), Parish Picnic (September), and decorating of Annunciation Church for Christmas. Every Tuesday evening at 9:00 p.m., the Men’s Club sponsors adult basket-ball in the School gymnasium for all men of the parish. The proceeds of Men’s Club fundraising events goes to sup-port Annunciation School. In addition, the Men’s Club sponsors two scholarships for graduating eighth-graders from Annunciation School.
MARTHA AND MARY NETWORK
Contact: Donna Butler Patty Gast Marion Whiting Phone: 725-9002 723-0489 725-1447 Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] “Women of spirituality, service and hospitality” is the mission statement of this organization. It seeks to respond to the spiritual and social needs of the women in the parish and addresses the needs of people in the local and extended community through charitable outreach. Meetings are generally held at the North Site after the 9:00 a.m. Mass on the second Sunday of each month. Guest speakers are frequently featured at meetings. The group organizes an annual Communion Breakfast and an Afternoon of Reflection. Their Thanksgiving food drive and St. Joseph’s Table support the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, while their Mitten Tree at Christmastime supports the Saint Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center. They also arrange trips to places such as The Cloisters, the United Nations, Westchester Broadway Theatre and the Bronx Botanical Garden.
MIDNIGHT RUN Contact: Gene and Karen McCrory Phone: 337-0755 Email: [email protected] The parish supports the Dobbs Ferry-based non-profit Midnight Run. Each run, which results in the feeding and clothing of the homeless in New York City, is a major undertaking. During the morning run, our Parish brings breakfast sandwiches and hot/cold drinks as well as brown bag lunches, snacks, clothing and bags of toiletries to an assigned NYC location where we distribute to the homeless. While distributing items, we are able to interact with those in need and spend time talking and getting to know them. The parish is asked to help in this Christian service by donating new and used men's clothing, shoes and sneakers, dark colored backpacks, soft snacks and fruits, juice boxes and toiletries as well as preparing hundreds of bag lunches to be given to the homeless during the run. Help is needed in collecting and sorting donations of clothing and food from 2:30-5:00 p.m. in the Parish Room the day before the Run. Parish members who are interested in actually going on the Run must be available from 6:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. on the morning of the breakfast run as well as helping to organize items during the prior day’s collection.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Contact: Jennifer Cardoni Phone: 980-2469 Adult Choir
There are currently two adult choirs. They rehearse together on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. and lead song at the high Mass Sunday mornings (11 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church and 12 noon at Annunciation Church) .
Junior Choir
Membership is available to anyone in grades 2 through 8. The choir has a weekly practice on Monday afternoons and sings each Sunday at the 10:00 Mass at Annunciation Church, at First Friday liturgies and other special school and community services.
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PARISH ADVISORY COUNCIL
Co-Chairs: Rosemary Borges Brian McCarthy Phone: 646-0597 779-1453 Email: [email protected] [email protected] The Parish Advisory Council is meant to assist the Pastor in the administration of the parish by recommending to him courses of action concerning matters pertaining to the temporal and spiritual welfare of the parish so as to: Give the parish an organized way of sharing in the teaching, sanctifying and governing of the People of God; Provide a continuous and integrated study of the spiritual and temporal needs of the parish and the wider
community; Develop priorities and implement programs aimed at meeting these needs; and Cooperate with, and implement locally, guidelines and directions given by the Archdiocese of New York.
PARISH RAFFLE
Contact: The Rectory
Phone: 779-7345 The Annual Parish Raffle is the one of the largest fundraisers for the parish. A limited number of chances are sold (600) for $100 each. The raffle drawing is held on the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving each November with a party for all raffle holders. We hope you will consider joining your fellow parishioners in this fun fundraising event.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
Contact: Mary Rose Phone: 779-2374 Email: [email protected] Religious Education at Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima is available for students in grades 1-8 who do not attend Catholic school. Our program exists to foster spiritual growth and deeper understanding of what it means to be a Catholic Christian. Parents are the first teachers of the Faith, therefore, our catechists work to amplify and support that which is learned at home.
Classes are offered on Wednesdays in Annunciation School from September through May. Religious education is also offered for students with special needs. For those parents who prefer to teach their children at home, we provide support and curriculum materials.
Preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation occurs for all parish students beginning in September. A parish-wide plan of study and prayer which includes special liturgies, parent sessions, retreats and opportunities for service allows our students to approach each sacrament with a more profound understanding of its meaning and importance in their lives.
The Archdiocese of New York has published Guidelines for Catechesis which gives a clear and uniform presentation of the faith for each grade level. These guidelines are implemented in our Religious Education Program at Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Parish and Annunciation School.
PARK BENCH
Contact: Jennifer Downes Ashley Huvane
Phone: 320-2358 973-868-6529
Email: [email protected] [email protected] Park Bench is an unstructured play group for parents/caregivers and their children ages 1 month to 5 years. It is held on Thursday and Friday mornings 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Parish Room from September through June. We enjoy free play, holiday arts and crafts, holiday parties, snacks, juice and coffee. Annual registration fees are $30 for one child and $35 for two or more children. Registration for the year takes place in September; however, you may register throughout the year by contacting either of the program coordinators.
PENNY SOCIAL
Contact: Rosemary Borges Phone: 646-0597
Email: [email protected] The Penny Social, which takes place in May, is one of the major fundraising events of the year. That night over 500 prizes are raffled off. These prizes, which range from gift certificates to Coach bags or a barbecue grill, are donated by area businesses and parishioners. Breen Hall is transformed into a beautiful and festive party room perfectly fit for the over 400 attendees who are eager to win a prize. Our Penny Social, is considered one of the best in Westchester with our supporters awaiting this annual event. A light meal and refreshments are provided, but those who have been coming for years turn their tables into their own private party by bringing an array of foods (and libations). It’s become a wonderful night out filled with food, fun, laughs and prizes.
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RESPECT L IFE
Contact: Joe Leddy Phone: 845-367-1853 Email: [email protected] The members of Respect Life, working under directives issued by the Archdiocese, organize letter-writing campaigns and other actions in response to pending Federal and State legislation. The rosary is said for the intention of Respect Life at Our Lady of Fatima Church every Wednesday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
ST . JOSEPH’S GUILD Contact: Denise Conti Phone: 674-8884 Email: [email protected] The St. Joseph Guild is a group of dedicated parishioners who volunteer to clean Our Lady of Fatima Church. Every other week, a team of two people dust, clean, polish, and straighten up the interior of the Church. It takes only about 1-1 ½ hours for the Church to look its best and for the team members to feel the wonderful reward of having helped beautify the House of God!
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SCOUTING
Cub Scouts Contact: Celeste Hughes Phone: 961-7625 Email: [email protected] Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Parish is the sponsoring organization for Cub Scouts Pack 6 Crestwood (Westchester-Putnam Council). The program is open to boys in grades 1 through 5 from the neighboring communities. The goals of Cub Scouts are the character development , spiritual growth, good citizenship, physical fitness, and fostering a sense of personal achievement through new interests, skills and exciting activities.
Cub Scouts attend den meetings every other week in Parish Room, Convent Room or in their Den Leader’s home and also go on trips/outings. Dens come together for monthly Pack meetings in the school gym, go on camping trips in the fall and spring, and participate in a variety of service projects in the local community.
The Pack’s website is www.pack6crestwood.org.
Boy Scouts
Contact: Tom O’Grady, Scoutmaster Phone: 793-4051 Email: [email protected] There is open enrollment for Boy Scouts Troop #1 Crestwood. Boys are eligible when they turn 11 years old or at the completion of 5th grade. Meetings are once a week on Tuesday nights in the Crestwood Boy Scout Cabin on Read Avenue. You can enroll your son at any time by contacting the Scoutmaster.
ST . PATRICK ’S CELEBRATIONS AND ST . JOSEPH’S TABLE Contact: Rectory Phone: 779-7345 The parish celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with two events in March. One is a dinner dance held at the north site, which is sponsored by Holy Name Society, and the other is a reception held in the Annunciation School gym after the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday evening. The reception includes traditional Irish dancing and Irish music performances. The St. Joseph’s Table is a March event where parishioners come together for a simple supper of soup and bread and make a monetary offering of their choosing. The St. Joseph’s table is held with the support of many parishioners, including the members of the Martha and Mary Network. The dates of these events are announced in the bulletin and via Flocknote. We invite you to enjoy some social time with other parishioners as we celebrate these traditional events with Irish and Italian flair!
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SCOUTING (CONT’D)
Girl Scouts
Contact: Michelle Scanlon Hilda Rodriguez Phone: 914-403-1661 924-202-8853 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Girl Scouts are divided as follows: Daisies Kindergarten and 1st grade Brownies 2nd and 3rd grades Juniors 4th and 5th grades Cadettes 6th through 8th grades Girl Scouts are made up of individual troops which belong to the Westchester/Putnam Council (Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson). The Scouts develop leadership skills and self-confidence by participating in varied activities including: camping, daytime and overnight trips, community service, award and badge/patch-earning opportunities, hiking and the arts.
SENIOR PROGRAM (60+)
Contact: Sr. Cathy Burns, O.P. Phone: 779-7345 The Annunciation Senior Program, called “60 Plus,” meets every Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Room. This program is open to all who enjoy getting together to share refreshments, play cards, or other games of choice, or just to sit and chat. A committee meets periodically to plan other events. These activities are printed in the weekly bulletin.
SOLOS
Contact: Marie Postner Betty Conlon Phone: 961-4656 337-3555 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Solos is a newly formed group for those living alone, or widows or widowers, whose focus is to provide a network of support, be it social interaction, practical help with the little things in life or spiritual enrichment. We will be meeting every third Monday of the month in the Parish Room at 4:00 pm. Since this is a new group, we are still in the developing stage of how we will achieve our objectives.
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USHERS
Contact: Andrew Burger Paul DelDuca Annunciation Church coordinator Our Lady of Fatima Church coordinator Phone: 793-6529 715-3572 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Ushering at Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima is the ministry of welcoming fellow parishioners to Mass and other Church functions and assisting in promoting a respectful, dignified atmosphere for all in attendance. Responsibilities include seating, taking up collections, counting attendance, guiding to Holy Communion, handing out bulletins and helping organize the pews for the next liturgy. If you have an interest in serving the Parish as an usher, please contact the coordinators or the rectory for more information.
TAG SALE
Contact: Teresa Masciandaro
Phone: 673-0912
Email: [email protected] The Tag Sale is a wonderful parish fundraiser that takes place twice a year in the spring (May/June) and fall (September/October). It has been very successful, has a HUGE following and continues to attract new donors and shoppers each year. It's great incentive to make room in your home, have many smiling faces loving their new purchases and most of all help support our Parish. The Tag Sale is held in Michael Breen Hall on Saturday and Sun-day with the previous Monday to Friday being the dates to drop off your tag sale items. Exact dates for the tag sale weekends are announced in the bulletin and through Flocknote.
SOUP KITCHEN
Contact: Diane Vezza Phone: 961-3097 Email: [email protected] Members of the parish provide meals for the Sharing Community (located on New Main Street in Yonkers) twice a month. The cooking responsibilities are divided into a group that cooks once a month and a group that cooks every other month. Some individuals cook meals (meatloaf, chicken legs and thighs or a meat and pasta dish), while others cook desserts. Food is cooked in your home and dropped off in Convent Room #2 according to a set schedule. Schedules are posted on the parish website and reminders are sent via Flocknote. New cooks are always needed!
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY RECEPTIONS
Contact: The Rectory Phone: 779-7345 Parishioners who are celebrating their 25th, 50th or 60th wedding anniversary in the coming year are invited to contact the rectory. In the spring, the parish celebrates with these couples at a Saturday evening Mass. There will be one anniversary event at the Annunciation Church and another at Our Lady of Fatima Church. At Mass, the anniver-sary couples are given a special blessing, and they are invited to a small reception in their honor after Mass.
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YOUTH MINISTRY GROUP
Contact: Jeannie Sweeney Phone: 260-4287 Email: [email protected] The Youth Ministry Group (YMG) serves the youth of the parish community with two programs: A weekly Youth Group and a Bi-Monthly Youth Mass that runs from September-June with a modified summer schedule. The YMG meets on Thursday’s from 6-8 p.m. in the Parish Room on the South Site. The YMG is open to all high school stu-dents, 9th thru 12th grade. The YMG consists of a social gathering and structured format with a strong spiritual focus on faith, fellowship, discipleship, community service, and leadership training. The essential goals of the YMG are: To involve youth in faith formation activities and trips to develop a more personal relationship to God. To inspire youth to gain knowledge of scripture and the teachings of Christ as it relates to their everyday lives
using the Gospel messages as a model for action, prayer, and discipleship. To develop youth leaders as mentors to participate and experience compassion in community service projects,
while gaining essential life skills of team work, unity, and community building. To provide youth of the parish with a bi-monthly Youth Mass where they are empowered to serve in all aspects of
the Mass utilizing their spiritual talents and gifts. The older teen members will be asked to take on a leadership role in mentoring and developing the younger teen members of the YMG.
The Youth Mass is held bi-monthly, beginning every October. The Youth Mass, which is an extension of the YMG, will provide a unique platform for the youth of the parish to serve in various roles that can help elevate the Mass such as: greeters, lectors, leaders of song, musicians, altar servers and Eucharistic ministers (16 and older). The Youth Mass is open to 7th to 12th grade parishioners seeking a more active worship in the parish community.
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