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St. Matthew and
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Week of August 2, 2020
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During this time while Mass cannot be celebrated publicly, the bills do not stop coming in and needing to be paid. We ask all who are able to do so to please register for online giving with PARISH GIVING during this time. Alternatively, your weekly contribution envelopes can be mailed to the rectory (checks only - please do not send cash in the mail!). As a church that seeks to serve, we wanted to provide you the convenience of being able to give the way you want. Parish Giving offers you the opportunity to make secure, automatic contributions from your bank account to our church. Parish Giving costs you nothing and provides many advantages to you and the church:
Is Parish Giving Safe? Parish Giving meets the highest banking-level security standards set forth by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) to ensure safe and confidential transactions. In fact, your banking information is encrypted in the system and is not accessible to any users or administrators of the Parish Giving system. When you manage your own account information, your church never needs to handle checks or worry about locking up documents containing your account information. And you’ll always be certain that your gifts are direct-deposited into your church’s account.
WWW.PARISHGIVING.ORG
COLLECTION REPORT:
PAST 2 WEEK SUMMARY: Mailed Contributions: $2,439
7/19 Weekend: $1,806: Parish Giving: $1,331 7/26 Weekend: $1,583: Parish Giving: $1,271
Total for last 2 weeks: $8,430
Come and join the 52 parishioners
who have singed up for PARISH GIVING since March!
Please help your parish and sign up for Parish Giving. There is no cost to you, it’s safe & easy! Just click on the links to the
left to get started. Questions, email Christine at [email protected]
No New Members this week. Still hoping for 8 more? Is it possible that 8 more of our
parishioners will sign up for Parish Giving?
Once Mass begins again, we still have to social distance, and we want to keep our Ushers safe! If we can get 8 more to sign up for online giving,
that’s 8 less people putting envelopes in the basket every weekend!
MASS & CONFESSION
SCHEDULE
OLPH Schedule:
Daily Mass:
Monday - Saturday: 8:00am
Saturday Vigil: 5pm
Sunday: 10:30am
Confessions: Saturday:
4:00pm - 4:45pm
STM Schedule:
Daily Mass:
Monday-Saturday: 9:00am
Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm
Sunday: 8:30am
Confessions: Saturday:
3:00pm - 3:45pm
For July & August the
Rectory/Church Office will be
open:
Monday - Thursday: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Friday: 9:30am - 1:00pm
Please remember that Social Distancing is still in effect. Only 1 parishioner/visitor is allowed in
the office at a time.
THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SAINT MATTHEW & OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
The Week of August 2, 2020 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST. MATTHEW’S CHURCH
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 REQUESTED BY:
5:00 pm Josephine Chemka Miller Patty Speranza
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2
8:30 am Charles Murray Murray Family
11:00 am Mary Barry Brian Potter
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
9:00 am Ann Mitchell Family
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
9:00 am Veronica Wemer Janet & Marty
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
9:00 am Special Intention Leola & Teri
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
9:00 am Ian Christie Mom & Brother
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
9:00 am Ralph & Eleanor Santini Daughter
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
9:00 am Carol Russo Kathleen Ryan
5:00 pm Ann Mitchell Family
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
8:30 am Connie Rasulo Bryan Healy
11:00 am Charles Murray Murray Family
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CHURCH
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 REQUESTED BY:
5:00 pm Catherine McCarthy McCarthy Family
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2
8:30 am Brian J. Knecht Christine
10:30 am Joe Falzon Camille & Ray Gutierrez
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
8:00 am Catherine McCarthy McCarthy Family
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
8:00 am Catherine McCarthy McCarthy Family
WEDNESDAY , AUGUST 5
8:00 am Fran Macri Pasquale Family
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
8:00 am Spec. Int. Kristin Harkin & Family Family
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
8:00 am The Resurrection Sisters Living Lorraine Easty
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
8:00 am The Sacramentine Sisters Living Lorraine Easty
5:00 pm In Thanksgiving Ybay Family
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
8:30 am Special Intention Michael O’Gara Val & Rita McGlynn
10:30 am Brian J. Knecht Christine
While we are still on a
shortened Mass schedule, all of these Masses are still being
offered privately by the Priests of
our parish for these intentions.
**Note that the
Sunday Mass
Intentions will be
celebrated
according to our
new temporary
Mass schedule:
4 PM Saturday at
St. Matthew, 5 PM
Saturday at OLPH,
8:30 AM Sunday at
St. Matthew and
10:30 AM at
OLPH.**
First Reading: Isaiah 55:1-3 With great enthusiasm and fervor, God urges his people to come to him and to accept the gifts he extends to them. Second Reading: Romans 8:35, 37-39 In words that are both stirring and courageous, Paul exclaims that nothing will separate him and his followers from the love of Christ - neither trial - nor persecution - nor death. Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21 Matthew gives us a straightforward and convincing account of the miracle of the loaves and fishes. Because the crowds following Jesus were hungry, he took five loaves and two fish, blessed them, and gave them to the crowds. Although the people numbered about five thousand, there was still food remaining.
August 2, 2020 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 2, 2020
“Thus says the Lord: All you who are thirsty, come to the water. Come without paying and without cost... Heed me and you shall eat well. You who have no money, come receive grain and eat. Come to me heedfully, listen, that you may have life. I will renew with you the everlasting covenant.”
During the hot days of summer we are constantly looking for relief. A refreshing drink, a cool breeze, a pool or lake, a break from oppression and toil. Water is often the most welcome solution.
It was the water of baptism which gave us new life, and allowed us to live the covenant the Lord made with His people. Water was a constant in the bible from creation, the flood, the Red Sea, and even the side of Jesus on Calvary.
It is the water of grace which enables us to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. When we celebrate the sacraments, every time we receive the Eucharist, we are touched by God’s saving grace. Maybe it is worth a minute to ask the Lord to help me appreciate the great gift He offers me constantly.
Remember this spring when the virus reminded us to wash our hands for twenty seconds? It was not only a precaution, but a remedy. May we “come to the water’ and be renewed.
Please keep in your prayers the ill of our parish especially: Kristin Harkin, Susan Sullivan Manuel, Maribeth Groth, Fred Wolff, Tom Donohoe, John Wazeter, Brian
Yozzo, Eleanor Dalton, Maureen McLaughlin, Joseph Richter, Jr., Joan Liva and Eileen Mallon
And for those who have died marked by the sign of faith, especially:
If you know of any parishioners who are ill and would like to be visited by a priest, please contact the rectory at 914-478-2822. Please feel free to call the rectory to add names of immediate family members at any time.
We are very grateful to those in the military who have dedicated themselves to protect our liberty and
freedom. Please keep our troops in your prayers, especially: Brian Dunne-Navy, Christopher Gaulin-Army, George Moore-Navy, Nicholas Sestito-Marine, Michael Germain-Navy, Brandon King-Army, Michael Parton-Navy, Peter Dillon-Coast Guard, Chris Minozzi-Marines, Sean Roth-Army, Mike Gibbons-Marines, Donald Wemer Jr.-Marines If you would like to add a name to our Military List, please call the rectory office.
CIRCLE OF LOVE PRAYER GROUP TO CONTINUE WITH
ZOOM We will continue our Circle of Love
prayer group on Monday’s at 7:45pm through the Zoom app. Meeting id is 456-044-682
People should connect at 7:30pm. If anyone needs more info call 914-693-2959.
Parish Office: The parish office has re-opened for
Parishioners. Only one parishioner/visitor will be allowed in at a time. All visitors are
required to wear a mask at all times. We still prefer to schedule Masses
via telephone or email. Please call 914-478-2822 or
email: [email protected] to schedule Masses for your loved ones.
AVAILABLE MASSES:
Available Masses for the upcoming weeks are listed below. If you would like to reserve a Mass for a loved one, please EMAIL Christine at the rectory: [email protected] or call Theresa at 914-478-2822.
8am Daily Mass: August 24-26-27-28-29-31
9am Daily Mass: September 24-25-29-30
Saturday 5pm: October 17-24-31 Nov. 7-14-21
Sunday 8:30am: Sept. 6-13-20-27 Oct 4-11
Sunday 10:30am: September 27 October 4-11
Sunday 11:00am: November 1- 8 - 15 - 22 - 29
Even though the church is operating on a shortened schedule, our Priests are still celebrating Masses for our loved ones.
If you would like to reserve one of the available Masses, please send an email to [email protected] with the date you would like. Please include the persons name who the Mass will be offered for, and who requested the Mass.
Masses are $15 each. You can mail a check to the church office: 616 Warburton Avenue, Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706 Please add a note in the envelope which Mass it is for.
Masses will be filled on a first come basis.
Registration information and the Calendar
for the Religious Education Program for the
2020-21 school year will be available on the
website under the Religious Education tab
within the next few days.
The parish received $350.83 for the month of May from the Foodtown Gives Back program! Thank you to the 142 parishioners who have signed up to participate in the program.
If you haven't given your 12 digit card number to the parish office yet, please do so! You can send a picture of your keychain card to: [email protected]
SPAM EMAILS FROM THE PARISH or PRIESTS
If you receive an email from the Parish or from one of the Parish Priests asking
for money or some kind of help, please delete the message right away.
NEVER will a Priest or the Parish email you asking for money, gift cards, or help of any kind.
Feel free to contact the rectory if you have any questions about an email that you received.
Healing After Abortion: Do you know someone who is carrying the grief of a past abortion? There is always hope. The pain and sorrow of abortion does not need to endure for a lifetime. A “Day of Prayer and Healing” offers the opportunity to experience the love and mercy of God and to respond to His invitation to begin the journey of healing the wound of abortion. For upcoming dates, locations, and confidential registration, or just to talk to a Sister, please call the Sisters of Life at (866)-575-0075 (toll free) or reach us by email at [email protected].
PODCASTS FOR CATHOLICS AFFECTED BY DIVORCE AND FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS
Two podcasts are being offered through the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation for Freedom, Family, and
Faith and are available on YouTube, Facebook, Podbean app, and TuneIn Radio app:
Podcast for Catholics Affected by Divorce and Separation. First Tuesday of each month, from 8 – 9 pm.
Podcast for Families in Crisis. Last Thursday of each month, from 8pm – 9 pm.
Subscribe to the “Philly Nonnatus” YouTube channel, and on Podbean and TuneIn Radio subscribe to:
“Patchwork Heart Ministry”.
For more information, visit www.nonnatus.org, or text/call 215-870-9913.
As a reminder, due to COVID-19 concerns, ushers are not taking up collections
during the offertory hymn. In the back of each church, there are baskets set up for parishioners to leave their donations. On weekends when multiple collections are scheduled, you may place both envelopes in the same basket. The ushers will securely deposit these donations at the end of each Mass. We wish to again take a moment to thank all our parishioners who have continued to send in their weekly or monthly donations via U.S. Mail or through ParishGiving. Thank you all for your generosity!
NEXT WEEKENDS ARCHDIOCESAN 2nd COLLECTION
SUPPORTS THE Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Holy Virgin of Guadalupe,
Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas. We fly to you today as
your beloved children. We ask you to intercede for us with your Son, as you
did at the wedding in Cana.
Pray for us, loving Mother, and gain for our nation and world, and for all
our families and loved ones, the protection of your holy angels, that we may
be spared the worst of this illness.
For those already afflicted, we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and
deliverance. Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful, wipe
away their tears and help them to trust. In this time of trial and testing,
teach all of us in the Church to
love one another and to be patient
and kind. Help us to bring the
peace of Jesus to our land and to
our hearts.
We come to you with confidence,
knowing that you truly are our
compassionate mother, health of
the sick and cause of our joy.
Shelter us under the mantle of
your protection, keep us in the
embrace of your arms, help us
always to know the love of your
Son, Jesus.
Amen.