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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT MASS INTENTIONS FOR MAR 5TH TO MAR. 12TH

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S SAT 7:30 MICHAEL & ANNE LYNCH & NORA LYNCH

SUN 8:45 STEPHEN KEENAN & DAVID PALMISANO

11:30 IRENE VIGILANTI Req. by Maria Raffaele

1:30 EVELYN GREENE

MON 8:00 EVELYN GREENE & DEC’D FAMILY MEMBERS

TUES 8:00 GEORGE DURR Req. by L. Durr

WED 8:00 MICHAEL & ANNE LYNCH & NORA LYNCH

THU 8:00 MICHAEL ZACCARELLI Req. by John Gilligan

FRI 8:00 JAMES & BEATRICE FORD & JAMES P. FORD &

LOUIS MORRIS Req. by B. Morris

SAT 8:00 EVELYN GREENE & DEC’D FAMILY MEMBERFS

ST. PATRICK’S

SAT 5:00 CHRISTIAN DAHMKE, JR. Req. by Ellie & Ed

Hojnacki & Family

SUN 10:15 TIMOTHY TOMASKOVIC Req. by A. McIntyre & Fam

MON 9:00 IRENE VIGILANTI Req. by Dorothy Tonich

TUES 9:00 MICHAEL & ANNE LYNCH & NORA LYNCH

WED 9:00 EVELYN GREENE

THU 9:00 LOU PAULSON Req. by Anita McIntyre

FRI 9:00 NO MASS SAT 9:00 MAX FUCHECK Req. by Family

SUN 10:15 ALBINO CARBONE Req. by Robin & Jim Realbuto

Baptisms: Celebrated on the first Sunday of the month at 12:30 or 3:00pm. Parents should call the rectory at least four weeks in advance, and must attend instructions, which are held on the third Thursday of the month. Church Law requires that only Catholics in good standing are eligible to be Godparents. No Baptisms will be scheduled during Lent. Anointing of the Sick: We offer this sacrament to those who are seriously ill, at home or in the hospital. We urge you to contact the office before someone goes to the hospital for an operation. (A priest may not be available later) Ministry of the Sick: Holy Communion will be brought to the sick, upon request. The bedridden or chronically ill can be placed on the “Eucharistic Ministers” visitation schedule. Wedding: Engaged couples must make arrangements in person, at the office at least six months in advance. Parish Membership: We welcome all new members to our parish. Please register at the office, by phone or in person. Registration forms are available at the entrances to the Churches. Also, please notify the office if your address has changed or if you would like to be added to the weekly envelope system.

Saint Christopher and Saint Patrick Collections

Regular Collection Catholic Publication $4,630.00 $1,292.00 Update on Handicap Entrance, Rectory & Office Renovation Project: Our construction is 80% complete. Our moving date is March 30th for the new offices and handicap entrance. We collected funding of 66%. We still need another $25,000 to reach our goal for the second phase of our renovation which includes the living quarters. Your tax deductible donation is welcomed & appreciated & needed to make Father George’s goal a reality for the merging of St. Christopher & St. Patrick Church. If you have any questions, please call Bob Hemsing 914-552-7188 or Luis Pasato 914-844-7727.

Events this Week

Sunday Second Collection: Catholic Relief Services Wednesday Thrift shop open from 9:30am-12:30pm Saturday Thrift shop open from 9:30am-12:30pm Sunday Second Collection: Archdiocesan Tax LENTEN SEASON: On Friday evenings during LENT at 7:00pm we will have the STATIONS OF THE CROSS both in English and Spanish. REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK: “He will separate them from one another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.” Matthew 25:32. It won’t work…I’m afraid to fail…there’s not enough money…it’s not meant to happen… it takes too much time. Excuses! While excuses come disguised as perfectly rational, realistic, and innocent thoughts to help us feel better about our behaviors, more often than not they prevent us from doing what we really want to do in life and keep us in a place we don’t want to be. Stop making excuses and act! Change the “why I can’t” and start living a life that shows you can. Rephrase your can’ts into cans and watch new opportunities arise. Excuses are a dime a dozen. As long as “Excuses for Everything” holds us down, we’ll just remain there, growing sicker and sicker. And simply put, that just settling for less than God’s best. Stay the course. During Lent, if you’re working to stay healthy or tackling a bad behavior or habit, keep moving forward and looking at the big picture. Say “Jesus, help me to make an effort today, not an excuse.” Amen. This Spring’s “40 Days for Life” campaign will be held March 1 – April 9, 2017. “40 Days for Life” is a peaceful, highly-focused, non-denominational initiative that focuses on 40 days of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil at abortion facilities, and educational outreach with the goal of protecting mothers and their children from abortion. To learn more about the 40 Days for Life campaign, visit: www.40daysforlife.com Oppose Assisted Suicide: Legislation has been introduced in the New York State Legislature that would allow doctors to legally prescribe a lethal dose of pills at the request of a terminally ill patient. While proponents call these bills “death with dignity” and “patient self-determination,” in reality they are unnecessary, flawed and dangerous. Legalizing assisted suicide would endanger, elderly, disabled, and vulnerable people. It will send the message to others that suicide is acceptable and lead to an increase in suicides. It will leave people with depression and other mental illnesses untreated. And it will turn doctors and other health professionals from healers into killers. Please inform yourself about the dangers in this bill by visiting NewYorkersForLife.org. Immigration Meeting will be held on March 12 at 3:00pm at Assumption Church in Peekskill in Spanish. Lawyers will be there to answer any questions you may have regarding immigration questions as to President Trump’s Executive order regarding deportation, police arrest and any other concerns you may have. The sick are comforted just knowing that we pray for them. Please remember these members of our Parish Family,

who are ill, in your prayers: Mickey Foster, Beverly Lewis, Ray Mackey, Aidan McElgunn, Sheila Dahlke Moore, John

Mecca, Richard Curinga, Susan Rose, Michael Boddie, John Boddie, James Boddie, Kathy Farrey, Art Farrey Sr., Ed Lent,

Margaret Hesselgrave, Colin Lent, Eddie Lent, Sean Flaherty, Joao Manino Vaz, Marilu Selicco, Robin Pasquale and Kesley

Berger who are sick.

The winner of the 26 Week Club for week #14 was: #110, Joseph McGuire. The Seller was the Church.

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

First Reading: Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7 This passage from Genesis narrates the creation of man, the temptation by the serpent, and the fall of Adam and Eve. Second Reading: 1 Romans 5:12-19 Paul tells the Romans that Adam’s disobedience brought sin and death to the world, but Christ’s dying on the cross for us will bring us salvation and life. Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11 In preparation for His ministry, Jesus goes into the desert to fast and pray for 40 days. There He is tempted by the devil to give evidence of His miraculous powers, but Jesus resists the devil saying, “Away with you Satan: You shall do homage to the Lord your God; Him alone shall you adore.”

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EVENTOS DE LA SEMANA DEL 5 AL 12 DE MARZO

Domingo 5 de Marzo: Segunda Colecta para ayudar al Santo Padre. Jueves 9 de Marzo: Grupo de Oración a las 7:30 pm. en el Anexo. Domingo 12 de Marzo: Segunda Colecta para ayudar con los Impuestos a la Arquidiócesis.

ESTACIONES DE LA CRUZ

Durante Cuaresma las Estaciones de la Cruz será todos los viernes a las 7pm en inglés y español.

REUNION DE INMIGRACION: Domingo 12 de marzo a las 3:00 pm en la Iglesia de la Asunción en Peekskill. Los Abogados de Inmigración estarán allí para responder cualquier pregunta respecto a las leyes ejecutivas del Presidente Donald Trump, arrestos de la Policía y cualquier otra pregunta que Uds. Tengan. Los interesados asistir a esta reunión.

OPOSICION AL SUICIDIO ASISTIDO

Se ha introducido una legislación en la Legislatura del Estado de Nueva York que permitiría a los médicos prescribir una dosis letal de píldoras a petición de un paciente en fase terminal. Mientras que los proponen llaman a estos proyectos de ley "muerte con dignidad" y "autodeterminación del paciente", en realidad son innecesarios, defectuosos y peligrosos. Legalizar el suicidio asistido es aceptable y conducir a un aumento en los suicidios. Dejará a las personas con depresión y otras enfermedades mentales sin tratamiento. Y convertirá a los médicos y otros profesionales de la salud de curanderos en asesinos. Por favor infórmese sobre los peligros en esta cuenta visitando New YorkersForlife.org.

PRIMER DOMINGO DE CUARESMA

El tentador no invita abiertamente a Adán y a Eva, a Jesús ni a nosotros a hacer el mal, sino que más inocentemente nos propone pasar por alto lo intangible e impreciso —el sacrificio, la confianza, Dios— ofreciéndonos alternativas perceptiblemente más fáciles e inmediatas —el alimento, la seguridad y el poder. La primera tentación: La obediencia de Jesús consiste en rehusar proveerse pan sólo para sí mismo. Después Jesús alimenta a las multitudes y se ofrece a sí mismo como el pan vivo, pidiéndonos que lo comamos y se lo demos de comer a los hambrientos. Pero, “no sólo de pan”. Qué inservibles son, después de todo, las ayudas materiales y técnicas si no van acompañadas de los valores espirituales. Segunda tentación: Las palabras del demonio, “Si eres el Hijo de Dios”, pronunciadas desde lo más alto del templo, son repetidas por la gente que pasaba cuando él estaba en lo alto de la cruz. Pero Jesús ni se lanza desde lo alto del templo ni se baja de lo alto de la cruz, sino que desciende al abismo de la muerte, no poniendo a prueba al Padre, sino confiando en él e invitándonos a nosotros a hacer lo mismo. Tercera tentación: A Jesús le ofrecen “todos los reinos del mundo” a cambio de postrarse ante el demonio y adorarlo. En vez, Jesús se postra en Getsemaní ante la voluntad del Padre, así como los discípulos se postrarán ante Jesús resucitado cuando no sólo los reinos del mundo sino “todo poder en el cielo y en la tierra” le será dado. Así es que, haciendo un contraste riguroso con Adán y Eva, Jesús es obediente. Pablo contrasta el legado de Adán —delito, condenación, muerte— con el don superabundante de Jesús —justificación, absolución, vida. Pero aunque Jesús hace que el diablo desaparezca hoy al decirle “retírate, Satanás”, nosotros necesitamos que los ángeles vengan a auxiliarnos para que podamos seguir fielmente el camino de Jesús, obedientes y confiados en el cuidado providencial de Dios reflejado en el sacrificio y la entrega de Jesús por todos.

PARISH FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM “Go Forth In Faith” (914-737-1046) – ffmprogram@gmail.com )

Questions? Contact Lisa Quist at (914) 737-1046

HOW TO LENT?

Check out this calendar which provides easy activities throughout Lent that focus on the three pillars of the season: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. https://tinyurl.com/howtolent ===============================

IMPORTANT DATES

Lent Reconciliation for ALL Families*

(excluding 1st & 2nd graders) April 10th

4:00 - 6:00 pm Verplank 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Buchanan

*This counts as a required event for 7th and 8th graders

First Reconciliation for

ALL 2nd Graders & Families* April 20th at 6:15 p.m.

Buchanan Parish *This is a requirement for 2nd graders to receive

First Holy Communion

========================== May 1 Workshop for ALL CCD PARENTS*

Presenter: Tony Bellizzi Theme: Parenting – The Ultimate Gift

*This is a requirement for 2nd grade, 7th

grade and 8th grade parents.

GRADES 1 and 2

REQUIRED FAMILY EVENT Theme: Stations of the Cross

Tuesday, March 7 6:00p.m.

Parish Hall

GRADES 3 - 5 REQUIRED FAMILY EVENT

Theme: Rosary Tuesday, March 14

6:00 p.m. Parish Hall

GRADES 6 and 7

REQUIRED FAMILY EVENT Theme: Stations of Cross

(from Mary, Mother of Jesus) Tuesday, March 21

6:00 p.m. BUCHANAN CHAPEL

GRADE 7 AND 8 REQUIRED Event Opportunity:

Stations of the Cross Every Friday night in March During Lent..

Buchanan Church. Check bulletin for times.

7th & 8th Graders: SERVICE HOURS available for the Grades 1-5 Family Events!

Check your email!

Jubilee Year of Mercy THE CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY

(For private recitation on ordinary rosary beads)Our Father ..., Hail Mary ..., � e Apostles’ Creed.� en, on the OUR FATHER BEADS you will say the following words:

Eternal Father, I o� er You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

On the HAIL MARY BEADS you will say the following words:

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion have mercy on us and on the whole world.In conclusion THREE TIMES you will recite these words:

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.From the Diary of the Servant of God Sr. Faustina - Note Book I, p 197IMPRIMATUR: + Joseph F. MaguireNovember 17, 1979 Bishop of Springfi eld, Mass.

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