HOLY INNOCENTS PARISH 431 BEDFORD ROAD, PLEASANTVILLE, NY

“WE GATHER TO PRAISE, TO BLESS AND TO PROCLAIM.”

APRIL 2, 2017

PARISH STAFF Fr. Hugh L. Burns, OP, Pastor

Fr. Daniel Davies, OP Fr. Frank Sutman, OP Fr. Gregory Doherty, OP (In Residence)

Maria Lamorgese 769-3297, x1 Director of Religious Education Joe DeSanctis 514-8731 Music Director Loretta Hotter 769-0025 Sacristan Eileen Bruehl 769-0025 x11 Parish Coordinator Thomas Conaty 769-0025 x30 Youth Minister Barbara Mackin 769-0025 x22 Business Manager afortino@hiparish.org Bulletin Editor

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Monday Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Jn 8:1-11

Tuesday Nm 21:4-9; Jn 8:21-30

Wednesday Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42

Thursday Gn 17:3-9; Jn 8:51-59

Friday Jer 20:10-13;Jn 10:31-42

Saturday Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56

Sunday Mt 21:1-11 Phil 2:6-11; Mt 26:14 — 27:66

Evening Vigil 5:15 Anne and George Maguire FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 Our Parishioners 9:00 Lorne Zwaresh 10:00 (OLP) Michael Mulry 11:00 Mario Miranda 5:15 Clorinda Centi

Monday, Lenten Weekday 7:00 Laura Waters 12:15 Saverio Procario

Tuesday, Lenten Weekday 7:00 William McGreevy 12:15 Brian Gorman

Wednesday, Lenten Weekday 7:00 Enid and Lawrence Whartenby 12:15 Ruggiero Family

Thursday, Lenten Weekday 7:00 August Andronica 12:15 Annie and William Egan

First Friday, Lenten Weekday 7:00 Carmela and Pasquale Palmieri 12:15 Thomas and Mae Stewart

Saturday, Lenten Weekday 7:00 Rose Mathew

Evening Vigil 5:15 Bennetta A. Fajardo PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD 7:30 Our Parishioners 9:00 Josephine McMahon 10:00 (OLP) Peter Osso 11:00 Alice Papacena 5:15 Domenica Paciolla

2016 FINANCE CORNER

Regular Maintenance March Mar. 5 $ 9,886.44 Mar. 12 $ 7,662.87 $ 2,524.00 Mar. 19 $ 7,819.89 Mar. 26 $ 7,444.55 Catholic Relief Fund $ 2,406.50

Please pray for the safety of our men and women in the military, especially those who are serving overseas.

Dennis Catozella, Jimmy Fleming, Joyce Scholz Deborah Migliorini, Antonio Soto, Mary Pat & Jack McMahon, Betty Burns, Meghan Rizzo, Mary Renna, Barbara Walters, Juan Portillo, Jacques Padawer, Kathy FioRito, Bonnie Proudian, Jeanne Cibirka, Lucia Carlucci, Jennifer Schneider, Elsie Vernon, Richard & Maryann Colucci, Maria Provenzano, Lee Franco, Adele Casagrande, Joseph Drago, Gabrielle Sanchez, Olivia Bendus, Linda Iorizzo, Judy Chriss, Jane Chitty, Jean Balzone, Bernadette Harris, Angela Lynch, Robert Iovino, Beth Frankoviac, Rocco Zacarolli, Robert Sarro, Irene Ramirez, Eleanor Stockel, Nate Smith, Matthew Ryan Taylor, Nicholas Torres, Baby Hazel, Cathy Policastro, Mary Bachmann, Jaspare Miranda, Stephen Mercatili, Ray Aldes, Cissy Patane, Arthur Woods, Rose Cipriano, Hernan Rebagliati, Bridget Tidd, Jane Richardson (Dublin, Ireland), Helen Burton, Maria Victoria Zulli, Julia Sessa, Sean Murphy, Kathleen Shortall, Baby George Driscoll, Dorothea Lang, Michael Garris, Kevin Keane, Ramiro Valderrama, Barbara Brady, Gavin Brady, Tara Morstatt, Emma Murphy, Gina Linss, Jackie Mastrolillo, Lil DiCarlo, Brendan Lennon, Ruth Walzer, Claudia Brooks

CONDOLENCES We extend our sympathy and promise of prayers to the

family and friends of Anne Placona (wife of Jimmy).

EASTER BULLETIN DEADLINE Articles for publication in the April 16th bulletin must be received by Wednesday, April 5th

WEEKLY DONATION ENVELOPES Please help us make the recording of your dona-

tions accurate and efficient.

On the front of every envelope please indicate the amount enclosed by circling the box or writing in the amount. The second collection envelopes (maintenance, holy days, etc.) have a space on the bottom right hand side of the envelope for the amount enclosed.

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PASTOR’S POETRY POST-IT

“Christ the Comrade”

Christ, by thine own darkened hour, Live within me, heart and brain- Let my hands not slip the rein! Ah, how long ago it is Since a comrade went with me! Now a moment let me see Thyself, lonely in the dark, Perfect, without wound or mark!

Padraic Colum (1881-1972)

THE WEEK AHEAD IN THE PARISH Monday, April 3rd: 11:00am—Bible Study Tuesday, April 4th: 11:00am—Lectio Divina Wednesday, April 5th: 12:15pm—Mass & Re-Creation Luncheon 6:30pm—Lenten Soup Supper Thursday, April 6th: 7:30pm—Knitting/Crochet Group 7:30pm—Parish Council Meeting Saturday, April 8th: 4:15pm—Teen Choir

“As I have done for you, you should also do” (John 13:15)

April 13th is Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper, which includes the “Washing of the Feet.” If you would like to be a part of this moving ceremony, please call the Parish Office at 769-0025.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Monday, April 10th from 7-8pm Holy Innocents Church

Wednesday, April 12th from 3-4pm Our Lady of Pompeii Church

Friday, April 14th from 7-8pm Holy Innocents Church

Saturday, April 15th from 3-4pm Holy Innocents Church

“Come and Pray with Me”

Mass Schedule

Holy Thursday, April 13th Mass of the Lord’s Supper @ 8pm Closing Night Prayers @ 10:30pm

Good Friday, April 14th

Stations of the Cross @ 12:00 Noon Sacred Liturgy at 3pm

Holy Saturday, April 15th Easter Vigil Mass @ 8pm

Easter Sunday, April 16th

Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00am (No 5:15pm Mass)

Our Lady of Pompeii Chapel @ 10:00am

On Wednesday, April 5th Holy Innocents will host a Lenten Soup Supper. The service begins with soup at 6:30pm followed by worship at 7:15pm.

KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP The Knitting/Crochet Group meets the 1

st Thursday of

every month. All skill levels over the age of 16 are welcome. All items benefit our parish outreach programs. For more information please call Liz Dieter at 914-572-1453.

MASS & RE-CREATION LUNCHEON On Wednesday, April 6th our parishioners 55+ will gather for the 12:15pm Mass followed by a luncheon in the social hall. If you need transportation, please call parish office by Tuesday, April 5th at 769-0025.

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So many great things are happening during this Lenten Season! We had Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with the entire Wednesday afternoon classes. The children spent time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. What a beautiful experience it was. We thank Mrs. Pomilla and our Third Graders for bringing us to the Lord! Last weekend we had the Mass of Introduction for our Confirmation Candidates and their Sponsors. As the Director of the Program I was so proud of all of our Candidates! They displayed the Gift of Reverence in their behavior, their attire, their mature attitude and their prayerfulness. We thank the Catechists, Parents and Sponsors for journeying with our young adults. We also thank the parishioners who took a dove home with a particular candidate’s name on it. We ask for you to pray for that particular candidate as they continue their journey. On Wednesday evening we teamed up with Pleasantville Strong who gave a presentation to our Eighth Graders and their Parents. We thank Michael Ahearn for his Witness and everyone who helped in the planning of the evening. It was an evening of awareness, prevention and healing. All of our classes are working very hard on the three pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. I want to take this time to acknowledge the wonderful service work that our Fifth Graders did under the guidance of Lorraine McDermott, Jim Horrigan and Vanessa Kalle. On Saturday, April 1, 2017 our Fifth Graders went to BrightView Senior Living in Tarrytown for a morning of “Brightening the Seniors Day.” Our students spent time with the Seniors and played cards, colored, played game sand simply talked and shared. This is the second time that our 5th Graders went beyond the books in the classroom and brought their faith to life by giving of themselves to others in a beautiful and loving way! Thank you to the Catechists and parents who supported the children’s efforts. Looking Ahead: Classes will not be in Session from Monday, April 10th through Monday, April 17th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Maria Lamorgese, Director Ph 914-769-3297, Ext. 1 mlamorgese@hiparish.org

Pleasantville Ecumenical Vacation Bible School

Discover Your Strength in God! August 7-11, 2017 9:00 am – Noon

Registrations forms are now available.

CYO YOUTH GROUP

The Youth Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. All 9th-12th graders are welcome to join us. If you have any questions please contact: TomConaty@hiparish.org

APRIL

●Apr. 2nd—Youth Group Mass at 5:15pm followed by Youth Group Meeting at 6:15pm. ●Apr. 9th—Visit Ronald McDonald House at 9:00am ●Apr. 16th—”Happy Easter” ●Apr. 23rd—Youth Group Meeting at 6:15pm ●Apr. 30th—Cottage School at 2:30pm

ANNUAL GOLDEN WEDDING JUBILEE MASS

Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2017 are invited to attend the Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Dolan at the Cathedral of St. Patrick on Sunday, June 11th at 2:00pm. This event is sponsored by the Family Life † Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of New York.

Pre-registration is required. Please call the Parish Office at 769-0025 as soon as possible so we can reserve seats (total of three tickets per couple) for you. Additional non-ticketed seating will be available for families and guests who are invited to sit/stand outside of the reserved section. Tickets are limited.

If you can not attend the Mass but would like to receive a certificate from the Archdiocese, please call the Parish Office and we will send the Archdiocese the following information: your first and last names, mailing address and date of wedding.

Please join St. Dominic Council on Friday, April 7th, at 7:00pm at St. Dominic Council (874 Franklin Ave, Thornwood) for a Lenten Pasta Night, featuring Stuffed Shells, Calamari Bianco, Sole Oreganata, Penne with Broccoli in a Garlic and Oil, Escarole and Beans rice Pilaf, salad and bread and Butter and of course Beer, Wine and Soda all for $20 per person. Please RSVP by April 3rd, 2017 to Grand Knight Mike DeFlorio at mickd004@verizon.net or 914-490-6700.

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This weekend our entrance hymn is There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy. It is #475 in our hymnals. The hymn was written by Frederick Faber. Frederick Faber was born in Yorkshire, England in 1814, and raised a strict Calvinist. After attending Oxford, he took orders as an Anglican priest in 1839 and began his ministry as a rector. He was influenced by his friend John Henry Newman, who converted to Catholicism in 1845. Frederick Faber converted that same year. Both men were drawn to the rituals and tradition of Rome. Faber formed a community in Birmingham called “Brothers of the Will of God”, Newman joined the Oratory, an order of secular priests established by St. Philip Neri in Rome. Eventually Frederick Faber also joined the Oratory and was said to be its moving and guiding spirit as long as he lived. He was a great preacher and a man of charming personality. Frederick Faber recognized that the Roman Catholics lacked a tradition of more recent hymns in English. He took it upon himself to remedy this, and by the time he died in 1863, he had contributed over 150 hymns, all composed after his conversion. There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy originally had eight stanzas which he expanded to thirteen. Frederick Faber wrote the images to cheer on the soul, recognizing the troubles of life, and holding out for the promise of a final homecoming. The hymn echoes some of his Calvinist roots with a mighty and sovereign God, but with Faber’s sensitivity that God’s sovereign power and understanding are far beyond human capabilities. As noted in the line:

“For the love of God is broader than the measure of our mind.”

The ultimate theme of this hymn is based on the premise that a sovereign God, unlike earthly rulers, demonstrates welcome, kindness, grace and mercy. All we need to do is have faith.

CAPUCHIN YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRIES Presents:

“The Living Stations of the Cross” April 9th, Passion Sunday at 3:00 pm

Teens bring the journey of Christ’s Passion alive! Everyone is invited to join us for this powerful prayer service reflecting on the journey of Christ’s suffering and death, concluding with Eucharistic Adoration.

Outdoors, rain or shine. Please dress for the weather. Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries • P.O. Box 192

781 Route 9D • Garrison, NY 10524 • (845) 424-3609

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT April 2, 2017

First Reading: Ezekiel 37:12-14 This reading is a loving promise that the Lord will put His spirit into his people and will let them live. Second Reading: Romans 8:8-11 Paul reminds the Romans that they are not people of the flesh but people of the Spirit because the Spirit of God dwells in them. Gospel: John 11:1-45 In great detail, John tells the story of the raising of Lazarus to life. Upon learning of the death of Lazarus, his dear friend, Jesus goes to comfort Martha and Mary. After proclaiming, “I am the Resurrection and the Life,” Jesus goes to the tomb of Lazarus and restores him to life.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED CLINTON STREET CENTER

Do you have time to reach out to an older neighbor? Just an hour a week or an hour a month can make a huge difference in the life of some of our older residents. Volunteers are needed to work with our Home Delivered Meals Program. Also you can register to be a medical escort and be of service to seniors in our community by assisting them in getting to medical appointments.

Please call the Clinton Street Center for more information at 769-2021.

IONA PREP 2017 BASKETBALL CLINIC 255 Wilmot Road New Rochelle, NY

Iona Prep is having two basketball clinics which are designed for students entering Grades 3-8. The dates for the clinics are:

June 26-29 July 31-August 3 (only Grades 6-9)

August 7-10 If interested please contact Coach Vic Quirolo at Iona Prep: (914) 632-0714 ext. 231 or you may email:

vquirolo@ionaprep.org To download a brochure please go to ionaprep.org

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2017 ALL SOULS CEMETERY

Marble Avenue Pleasantville, New York

The following is list of permitted and prohibited grave plantings at All Souls Cemetery

Flowers may be planted in a space equal to the length of the grave marker and extending

outward 12 inches. If there is no marker, the length of the planting may not exceed two thirds the width of the grave and must stay within a 12 inch depth.

Ornamental shrubs and trees may not be planted at the gravesite. Memorials in the form of

trees and shrubs will be made available by the cemetery board. The cemetery board will de-cide plant type, size and location.

● All unauthorized plantings will be removed. ● The use of artificial materials is prohibited.

Grave borders of any kind are prohibited and will be removed. The application of crushed

stone is also prohibited.

Artificial plants, flowers, wreaths and designs; as well as all other decorative and devotional objects are not allowed.

Potted plants in pots are permitted to be placed directly in front and center of the grave

marker 7 DAYS PRIOR TO, BUT WILL BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE EIGHTH DAY, on the following list of days:

Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Memorial Day,

● Palm crosses must be removed by Wednesday of Holy Week.

Deteriorating flags may be disposed of in the American Legion “flag mailbox” on Garrigan

Avenue for proper disposal ceremonies.

WE CANNOT GUARANTEE DECORATIONS FROM DAMAGE OR DISAPPEARANCE.

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Plots and Niches are available for sale.