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11 Ways to Fill Your Days
With Holy Moments
How to Slow Down and Focus on
What Matters Most
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Part of meeting people where they are is walking where
they are, no matter what. Well, we’re right here with you---
ready to serve, ready to help you get closer to your family
and to God. Because when this is all over, we want you to
be a-better-version-of-yourself!
So, here are some ideas to stay focused on what
Matters most and to keep your weeks filled with
Holy Moments:
- For Families: Help Your Kids Get to
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- For Parents: Start Dreaming for Your Family
Whether your family is just starting out or you’ve been a
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Talking about their dreams for their families!
- Receive Daily Lenten Reflections from Matthew Kelly
Each day during Lent, we’ll send you a powerful video
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- Rediscover the Genius of Catholicism
We originally created DECISION POINT as a confirmation
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- Pray the Rosary!
The rosary is a powerful prayer. It settles our hearts and
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things as they really are. To put is simply: It just works.
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A Message from His Eminence
Timothy Cardinal DolanMarch 25, 2020Feast of the AnnunciationSeason of LentMonth of Saint JosephDear Family of the Archdiocese of New York:The coronavirus has attacked not only our city, state, nation, and world, but also our dailylives as we experience social isolation and quarantine. We pray with and for one another.Like all families and households, the Archdiocese of New York has been adapting to thesenew protocols to ensure we can continue to practice the faith with our archdiocesan family. Whilepublic Masses at our churches have been cancelled during this crisis, our priests continue tocelebrate Mass every day. Even though they are celebrated without any congregation present,many pastors have begun to livestream their Masses on Facebook and YouTube, and I understandmore are planning to do so in the days ahead, and our churches are open for individuals to pray.You can also participate in the celebration of the Eucharist at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral which isavailable on many cable systems via the Catholic Faith Network and its website atwww.catholicfaithnetwork.org, livestreamed on the St. Patrick’s Cathedral website atwww.saintpatrickscathedral.org/live, and broadcast on radio on The Catholic Channel of Sirius XM(Channel 129). I was not surprised to learn during a recent video conference call with all thepriests, that they are making every effort to provide pastoral care to their people, although undervery controlled conditions.Our daily lives have been altered in so many ways by the impact of this virus. Illness, jobloss, school closings, movies, Broadway, restaurants, sports all shuttered – the list goes on! Forus Catholics, not being able to attend Mass at our parish church is a real loss, particularly duringthis holy season of Lent. All of this leads to a sense of fear and uncertainty.Although some of the visible work of the Church – like public worship and the sacraments– seems to have been “put on hold” during this crisis, the work of the Church in prayer, charity,and health care remains active and vibrant! Even more, the invisible work at the heart of theChurch’s mission continues. God’s mercy and grace are just as abundant as ever, and our prayersand supplications are always heard!As Jesus told us, “Fear is useless. What is needed is trust.” Trust in the God who createdus, who loves us completely, and invites us to trust in Him!Nothing is more important than the health and well-being of our people, soul, mind, andbody. Please know that the archdiocese’s healthcare agency, ArchCare has established a 24-hourhotline to assist with any aspect of the coronavirus. If you have questions or other health-relatedconcerns, call their hotline at 877-239-1998. If you are experiencing other challenges, ourCatholic Charities stands ready to lend assistance wherever possible. Do not hesitate to call themat 888-744-7900.From an early stage, the archdiocese established a working group to monitor the outbreakof the virus and review the preparedness procedures for our parishes, schools, cemeteries,offices, and many other apostolates and institutions. This team has performed excellently throughthese unprecedented times. We have adhered to all directives implemented by civil authoritiesand reputable health organizations. The safety of our people is of the utmost importance to usand we will continue to take necessary measures to protect our community.Just like you and your family, the parishes of the archdiocese are suffering from this crisisas well. Now, perhaps more than at any time in recent history, your parish and the archdioceseneed your help. It can’t survive without you.Now that our public Masses have been cancelled for an undetermined period of time, Iam appealing to you to support your parish by continuing to share your gift of Sunday offertory.These funds are critical for the continued operation of your parish at this unprecedented momentin time. Your parish does so much more than offer Sunday Mass. It is there in the happiestmoments in your life – wedding, baptisms, first communions – and is a source of comfort duringsome of the most challenging, during times of sorrow like the death of a loved one. There areprayer groups, food pantries, social activities, schools, and on-going religious education. All ofthis depends on you! Please continue, at a minimum, with your current level of support. Oneeasy way to do so is through your parish’s online giving provider; a majority of our parishes useWeShare. Your parish’s online giving account can be accessed through the parish’s website. Iknow your pastors will be most appreciative and relieved to know that they can depend onreceiving your continued offertory support each Sunday. I am not being alarmist when I say thatwithout your support, your parish may be seriously undermined.At the same time, I call upon our heroic scholarship donors who always come to the rescueof our wonderful schools. Our education and development teams will be reaching out to you toseek your assistance in funding needy families at this time.Our finance people have been very honest with me, expressing their grave concerns aboutour ability to cover our overhead during this crisis at this time. While I certainly do not want toeven consider layoffs, it may be necessary to implement an archdiocesan wide salary furlough ofup to 25% for all employees, with the prayer and hope for an early return to normality. We needyour loyalty to the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal and Renew and Rebuild more than ever!Thank you for reading this somber letter, and know that I regret having to bring moreuncertainty and worry during this already unsettled time. But you have told me that youappreciate honesty and transparency.Yet, our most appropriate response is faith and confidence, along with charity to others.With renewed gratitude for all that you do for our Catholic family, and prayerful bestwishes for a blessed Lent, I am,Faithfully in Christ,Timothy Michael Cardinal DolanArchbishop of New York
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Rectory Office Information
ADDRESS: 15 Cedar Street Bronxville, New York 10708
PHONE: 914-337-1660
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Palm Distribution Cancelled
We have received a message from the Cardinal's Office regarding the distribution of Palm. It has been determined that there can be a health risk in distributing palm, so we will be unable to distribute palm this year.
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Prayer Resources in the Absence of Mass
As was announced last week, all Masses in the Archdiocese of New York will be canceled for the time being due to continued concern surrounding the coronavirus, and at the advice of medical experts.In light of these developments, members of the faithful may wish to observe Sunday as a day of prayer in the following ways:1. Mass will be celebrated in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, and will be available on many cable systems via the Catholic Faith Network and its website, livestreamed on the Saint Patrick’s Cathedral website, and broadcast on radio on The Catholic Channel of Sirius XM (Channel 129).2. Act of Spiritual Communion: It has long been a Catholic understanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion, which is a source of grace. Spiritual Communion is an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament and lovingly embrace him at a time or in circumstances when one cannot receive Him in sacramental Communion. The most common reason for making an Act of Spiritual Communion is when a person cannot attend Mass. Acts of Spiritual Communion increase our desire to receive sacramental Communion and help us avoid the sins that would make us unable to receive Holy Communion worthily. Find out more about the beautiful Catholic practice of Spiritual Communion in this excellent article at the following link.Prayer for Spiritual CommunionMy Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,Come at least spiritually into my heart.I embrace you as if you were already thereAnd unite myself wholly to you.Never permit me to be separated from you.Amen.3. Prayers of Praise: In addition to praying for communion with the Lord, it is also important to take time to offer God our praise. This can be done by celebrating the Liturgy of the Hours or through a Celebration of the Word service, which can be celebrated at home. The following publishers have graciously made these services available for free and online at the following links:Magnificat:www.magnificat.com/freewww.magnificat.com/gratis (Spanish)Magnificat Celebration of the Word Service:https://tinyurl.com/u3dzdygGive us this Day:https://giveusthisday.org/DigitalThe Word Among Us:https://wau.org/meditations4. Lastly, let us keep each other and our world in prayer during these challenging times. In addition to the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet, the following prayers asking for the intercession of Our Lady may be offered:Prayer to the Virgin Mary for ProtectionO Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith.You, Our Lady of New York, know what we need.We are certain that you will provide, so that,as you did at Cana of Galilee,joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.Help us, Mother of Divine Love,to conform ourselves to the Father’s willand to do what Jesus tells us:He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection.Amen.We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.Amen.Copyright © 2020 Archdiocese of New York Office of Liturgy. All rights reserved. -
Welcome from Fr. Peter
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT - a partial bulletin
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
HIS WORD TODAY: A fresh perspective on the Sunday Readings - By Rev. William J. Reilly
“I will put my spirit in you that you may live, and I will settle you in your own land, thus you shall know that I am the Lord. I have promised, and I will do it, says the Lord… If the Spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, the One who raised Christ from the dead, will give life to your mortal bodies also, through the spirit dwelling in you.”
Jesus told us He came that we might have life, and have it in its fullness. The pending celebration of Holy Week and the Paschal Mystery are the steps He took to restore us to that life. As He brought Lazarus from death, He wishes us to be renewed. His promises never fail and He wishes to give life to our mortal bodies. What is this life? It is the life of grace, the very life of God, given as a gift, and accepted.Is the spirit of God dwelling in you? Do you want Him to restore you to life in abundance? Perhaps the Sacrament of Reconciliation, confession, are the steps we can take to be sure that His gift is in us.
We never learned how Lazarus felt when Jesus touched him. How will you feel?
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The Pope’s Monthly Prayer Intentions – MARCH 2020
Evangelization – Catholics in China
We pray that the Church in China may persevere in its faithfulness to the Gospel and grow in unity
Please REMEMBER THE SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Names will appear for four weeks; they will be removed unless we hear from the family
Ann Androvett, Bernard Becker, Anne DiGraci, John Naughton, Joan Lynch, Cathy Slingerland Chomiak, Mary Glennon, Eileen McLoughlin, Ann Marie Kiernan, Alison Conway, Anthony Pitruzzello Sr, Sr. Marge Shannon, Louise Caputo, Marianne Lavin, Casimira M. Stricker, Antonio, Manuel Docoito, Vincent Collazzi, Caren Annuzzelli, Margaret McGrath, Joel Melford, Sister Mary Jude P.C., Grant Fennessy, John McLoughlin, Shane O’Donnell, Joseph Moore, Salvatore Cuccia, Lucretia Mohr, Therese Gardere, Joseph Campo, Linda Mitrano, Gabe Schiavello, Kathleen Kelleher, Francis Giacalone, Larry Vandak, Patricia Ahern, Mary Ingrassia, Corinne Kohler, Theresa Brady, Richard Blum, Eleanor Lifrieri, Joseph Lifrieri, James C. O’Toole, James Belluzzi, Sean Doherty, Yanna Colangelo, Barbara Segno, William Canterbury, Donal Jewell, Brendan Clarke, Anne Reen, Nancy Furlong, Maria A. Robles-Roman, Joan Keating, Anthony Sibio, R. Paul Carey, Julie Pagan, Ed Fata, Michael Murphy, Paul Gomprecht, Matthew Chiazerini, Ellen Chickering, Mirna Cintron, Eileen Curran, Peter Rowan, Lily Bea Keyzner, Ellen McMahon, Mayra Hernandez, Pedro Fourouria, Joe Kelly, Jimmy Sullivan, Patrick Rohan, Cheryl Crispin, Mitchell Sedotto, Rosemarie, Barbara Longo, Castrenze Di Carlo, Maureen Covne-Richetelli,
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS Of THE RECENTLY DEPARTED:
Jennie Sefton, Margaret T. Hauser, Mary Anne Badolatto, Delfina A. Ruiz, Kathleen Shanahan, Theresa D. Eickemeyer, Matthew Tedeschi, Vincentia Landlofe, Mary O’Connor, Richard E. Sullivan, Cristopher S. Cravetz, Rose Schellati, Antonietta Tortorella, Ray Rato, Madeline Silluzio, Sr. June Quinlan, Annidia Finaro, Theresa DiMinno, Frances Hardart, Maureen M. Curran, Rosejean Castriota, Armand Palatucci, Frank Teklits, Maureen Schneider, Audecio Baio, Carmen Presmanes, Patricia A. Sheerin, Elizabeth Keeler Pollock, Donald Powers,
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Message from the Pastor
Good Morning St Joseph's....... Fr Peter again
As we film this, the Church bells are ringing. Those bells normally remind folks that Mass is about to begin and this the 3rd Sunday our Church is sadly empty.
The Church is without the Church---because the Church is really you---our wonderful parishioners!
I hope many of you were able to see Pope Francis last Friday give a special address---'Urbi Et Orbi'---to the City of Rome and to the World---it was a prayerful message of love and hope. But what a surreal scene it was! The Holy Father was the only person in St Peter's Square. Where normally tens of thousands gather, it was just the Pope. In a brief prayer service, the Holy Father blessed the world with the Blessed Sacrament---that I am sure you all miss receiving at Mass!
Outside St Peter's on that rainy Friday night were 2 very famous religious symbols. The cross from The Church of San Marcello---that the Holy Father kissed---the same cross that is said to have delivered Europe from the Black Death in the 1600's and then there was an icon of Our Lady from the Church of St Mary Major in Rome. The icon is know as 'Salus Populi Romani' and it is said to have protected Rome from evil for centuries.
We, too in this time of uncertainty and anxiety, need to place our faith and our trust in Jesus and in His Blessed Mother!
This coming week we will celebrate Holy Week in a way the Church has never seen in all its history---privately and with You! However, it doesn't mean that you or your families can't prayerfully participate in these great celebrations. There are many cable programs that you can watch together with broadcasts from Rome, St Patrick's Cathedral, or from EWTN.
There are many prayer resources and links to be found if you go to the US Conference of Catholic Bishops website
www.usccb.org
I will try to update my message during Holy Week, but for now---on Palm Sunday, I want you to know we will have blessed palms outside the Church for you to take home with you or to bring to someone you know might want them.
On a much more practical note, we welcome and need your financial support during these challenging times. Our bills---like your own are piling up---and we are especially trying to keep our staff members paid as they are safe at home, like you are!
If you can, please either mail your contributions to the Rectory 15 Cedar Street, Bronxville NY 10708 or drop them in the candle boxes at the front of the Church at the side altars if you are making a private visit, or for more convenient giving, sign up for electronic giving by going to WeShare - https://www.4lpi.com/welcome-parishpay/
Be sure to keep following us on Facebook.
Again, I assure you that you and your families are very much in our prayers as Fr Dawson, Fr Paul, Fr Travis and I gather every morning for Mass.
You may not be with us yet in body--But---you are always with us in spirit. Please continue to pray for us too!
Once again, let us remember to choose Peace over Panic!
Let us choose Faith over Fear.
God Bless You and Stay Safe and Healthy!