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Rectory Office Information
ADDRESS: 15 Cedar Street Bronxville, New York 10708
PHONE: 914-337-1660
FAX: 914-337-1342
MON - FRI: 9 AM - 3:00 PM (Temporary)
SAT - SUN: 9 AM - 3:00 PM -
Mass Times
Mon - Sat: 6:45 - 8:30 - 12 Noon
Sunday - 8:00am - 9:30 - 10:45 - 12 Noon - - 5:00pm
Vigil Mass: Sat 5:00p.
Temporarily: Extra Masses in the Parish Center
Sat 5:15pm - Sun 11:00 am & 5:10 pm -
Reconciliation - (Confession)
Thursday & Saturday - 11:00 - 11:30
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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 Help Your Kids Get to Know Jesus
Each of the 84 episodes will engage your children’s sense
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parent for 15 years, our STARTING POINT Parenting
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- Receive Daily Lenten Reflections from Matthew Kelly
reflection from Matthew Kelly. You can start from the
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Who will you become?
- Rediscover the Genius of Catholicism
program, but it’s actually great for anyone and everyone.
With 72 free streaming video segments, you’ll find tons of
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talks about the best way to live.
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programs. You can go through the reflections as a family,
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- Pray the Rosary!
minds. It puts things in perspective and allows us to see
things as they really are. To put is simply: It just works.
And, right now, the world needs some prayers!
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family, broken down into helpful categories (including
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A Prayer in the Midst of the Present Crisis
God of all mercies, grant:
To the St Joseph’s Parish family,
safety and good health:
To those afflicted with COVID-19, swift healing;
To the frightened, courage;
To the dying, comfort;
To the dead, eternal life;
To health care providers, strength and stamina;
To our leaders, wisdom and compassion;
To our nation, unity of purpose;
To the Church, the grace to serve the suffering selflessly;
To all believers, strong faith in Your presence;
To the whole human family, unity of heart; and
To us, Your servants, the reward of knowing that we are doing Your will when we spend ourselves in loving service of others.
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Sunday Masses are being held !!!
From Fr Peter: It has been so great to see folks gradually coming back to Mass even with masks and social distancing as our new ‘normal.’ Being able to receive the Eucharist is our greatest gift here on earth.
Right now, the law only allows us to have a maximum of 85 people in our church for any Mass.
If needed, we are prepared to offer 3 additional Masses in the Parish Center on Saturday at 5:15, Sunday at 11, and Sunday evening at 5:15. Again, these Masses will only be celebrated if the main church is full.
Please also note that at least for the months of July and August we will NOT have the 1:15 pm Mass. This will be effective, Sunday, July 5th.
These are very tough financial times for all---including your parish. Many thanks to all our faithful parishioners who have sent in your contributions to the Rectory. Many thanks to all who have joined electronic giving via WE SHARE. Together, I know that we will all get through these challenging days stronger physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
God bless you,
Fr Peter
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Weekly UpdateFrom Fr Peter:A blessed 4 th of July to one and all!
The birthday of our freedom will be celebrated far differently this year than ever before. The year 2020 is one that we will remember forever. It is year when we have perhaps valued the fragile gift of life like never before. It has been a year for us to re-examine our attitudes toward racial equality. It has been a year of unprecedented political polarization and posturing before another round of elections. It has never been more important time to pray for the future of our country and for those we will choose to lead us in 2021. Despite all our warts, America is still the greatest country on earth and we thank Almighty God for allowing us to call her our home! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Please note: At least for the months of JULY & AUGUST the 1:15 pm Mass has been cancelled.
MANY THANKS to all those who have mailed their contributions to the Rectory or who have joined electronic giving via WE/SHARE.
God bless you,
Fr Peter-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – By Fr TravisOne of the most welcome sights in a desert is an oasis. In most of the deserts in the world you find oases, where the water table is close to the surface. The oasis was a place where travelers would stop to refresh themselves, and replenish their water supply for the journey ahead.
We too need an oasis of one kind or another to soothe our weariness. We are exhausted and weary in mind and body due to the uncertainties and social disturbances we face today. It is to people like ourselves that the Lord speaks in today’s gospel reading. He asks all who find life weary and burdensome to come to him.
We all need a spiritual oasis to which we can go. For us Christians that oasis is prayer. This oasis of prayer is crucial for our journey of life. Prayer can work miracles in our lives.
The churches are open once again. So let us make an effort to come back to church and offer our prayers through the Holy Eucharistic celebration. The oasis of our life lies here, in the Eucharist, which is the source and summit of Christian life.
So let us engrave these words of Jesus in our hearts and mind:
“ Come to me all you who labor and are overburdened and I will give you rest….”
God bless. -
Sunday Reflection:HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY – By Fr TravisOn the occasion of our country's 244 th Independence Day, we commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. This day marks the historical event, when the United States of America, declared its Independence from the rule of Great Britain.
Independence Day is a day of family celebrations, with picnics, social gatherings and so on, which showcases one’s patriotism and loyalty towards the country. There are so many external celebrations attached to this day, although this year there will be so many restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
But my dear friends true Independence or Freedom cannot be limited merely to these external celebrations. We are able to celebrate Independence only if we honor and respect the dignity of each one.
For us Christians, we believe that God created every one of us to His Image, to His Likeness. So all of us are equal before God and we are His children. God does not make any distinction between us based on class, caste, color and creed.
The hour has come, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and the social disturbances, to show our love and loyalty to our country.
May God continue to bless America. -
Prayer Resources
In addition to our previously recommended prayer resources for use when you are unable to attend Mass , you may find the following prayers and articles helpful:
1. Litany of Supplication: Please find the English and Spanish translations of the beautiful Litany of Supplication prayed by Pope Francis during his extraordinary Urbi et Orbi meditation and blessing on Friday, March 27, at the links above.
2. Prayer Resources: The following is a comprehensive and continuously updated list of prayer resources in both English and Spanish:- Masses Online English | Spanish
- Online Prayer Opportunities English | Spanish
- Resources for prayer, worship and Mass in the home English | Spanish
- Prayer Resources for Catholics, parents and pastoral leaders English | Spanish
- Online resources for Parents English | Spanish
- Faith Formation Resources English | Spanish
- Resources for Children English | Spanish
- Resources for Pastoral Juvenil, Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry and Campus Ministry English | Spanish
- Resources for Persons with Disabilities English | Spanish
- Mental Health Resources English | Spanish
- Tools for Ministering Online English | Spanish
Our Adult Faith Formation website has more resources as well.
3. FORMED.org has many resources for us to use .
Here are some recommendations:
FORMED Live:
Meditations on the Stations of the Cross by Ronald Thomas
FORMED Live: Jesus’ Death in light of Old Testament Sacrifices
The Paschal Mystery: The Mystery of Jesus's Death & Resurrection
FORMED Live: Understanding the Stations of the Cross
As a reminder if your parish did not renew their Formed subscription this past Fall you can still access Formed content during this time of social distancing. Email us at Formed@archny.org to get connected.
I hope you find this helpful. God's peace and blessings to you and your family.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Guevara de Gonzalez
Director of Adult Faith Formation Office
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Welcome from Fr. Peter