HOLY INNOCENTS PARISH “WE GATHER TO PRAISE, TO BLESS AND TO PROCLAIM.”

431 BEDFORD ROAD, PLEASANTVILLE, NY

APRIL 22, 2018

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

Fr. Frank Sutman, OP, Sr. Donna Kelly, CND, Pastoral Associate 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 769-0025 x10 Bulletin Editor

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays: 4:30-5:00pm in the church; all other times by request.

Please call the office for an appointment.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements for our Baptismal Preparation Program, several weeks in advance of the baby’s birth.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: By appointment at least 6 months in advance.

A pre-Cana program is required.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: As scheduled, or anytime a priest is called. Please notify us when a

family member enters the hospital.

NEW PARISHIONERS: You are cordially invited to join our parish community.

Please stop in at the Parish Office.

Telephone: (914) 769-0025 FAX: (914) 747-2476

Website: www.hiparish.org

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday: 9am-3pm

Saturday: 9am-1pm Sunday: 9am-1pm

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 5:15pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am Children’s Choir, 11am and 5:15pm Daily: 7:00am Monday-Friday, 8:30am Saturday

Our Lady of Pompeii, Saratoga Avenue Sunday: 10:00am

“THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD”

Grant Wood

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4/21—Evening Vigil 5:15 Nora M. Nugent 4/22—FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 Our Parishioners 9:00 Salvatore Talio 10:00 (OLP) Carl Voeltz (29th Anniversary) 11:00 Geanne Powers 5:15 Elizabeth Alfonzetti

4/23—Monday, Easter Weekday 7:00 Patrick Brady

4/24—Tuesday, Easter Weekday 7:00 Josephine Magaletti

4/25—Wednesday, Saint Mark, Evangelist 7:00 Dominick Arceri

4/26—Thursday, Easter Weekday 7:00 Deceased Members of the Pesacreta Family

4/27—Friday, Easter Weekday 7:00 Kathleen Corry

4/28—Saturday, Easter Weekday 8:30 Kyle Empey

4/28—Evening Vigil 5:15 Michael McKenna 4/29—FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 Our Parishioners 9:00 Brian Halloran 10:00 (OLP) Salvatore Talio 11:00 Catherine Wade 5:15 Michael Mahon

The Sanctuary Lamp at Holy Innocents Church burns

In Memory of Hedy & Ed Howard

The Sanctuary Lamp At Our Lady of Pompeii burns

In Memory of Eleanor Stockel

2018 FINANCE CORNER

Regular Maintenance

Easter $28,212.35 Holy Land $ 1,602,00 Easter Flowers 744.00 Apr. 8 $ 8,222.03 $2,171.00 Apr. 15 $ 8,165.09

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

Jimmy Fleming, Joyce Scholz, Deborah Migliorini, Antonio Soto, Mary Pat & Jack McMahon, Betty Burns, Mary Renna, Barbara Walters, Juan Portillo, Jacques Padawer, Kathy FioRito, Bonnie Proudian, Jeanne Cibirka, Lucia Carlucci, Jennifer Schneider, Elsie Vernon, Richard and Maryann Colucci, Maria Provenzano, Joseph Drago, Gabrielle Sanchez, Olivia Bendus, Linda Iorizzo, Judy Chriss, Jane Chitty, Jean Balzone, Bernadette Harris, Angela Lynch, Beth Frankoviac, Robert Sarro, Irene Ramirez, Nate Smith, Matthew Ryan Taylor, Nicholas Torres, Cathy Policastro, Mary Bachmann, Jaspare Miranda, Stephen Mercatili, Ray Aldes, Cissy Patane, Arthur Woods, Hernan Rebagliati, Bridget Tidd, Helen Burton, Sean Murphy, Kathleen Shortall, Baby George Driscoll, Michael Garris, Kevin Keane, Barbara Brady, Gavin Brady, Tara Morstatt, Emma Murphy, Gina Linss, Jackie Mastrolillo, Brendan Lennon, Claudia Brooks, Lil DeCarlo, Gidget Jimenez, Nicholas Kochek, Brian Egitto, Walter Morris, Anna Hutchinson, Kathy McCann, Mary Sheehan, Joseph DeSanctis (father of Joe DeSanctis), Bobby Murphy, Kevin Lange, Rebecca Conroy, Marie Silviotti, Joseph Donato, Chris Grammas, Timothy Stanton, Sue Placona and Hailee Kalle.

CONDOLENCES

We extend our sympathy and promise of prayers to the family and friends of Eleanor Stockel (mother of Eric) and Frances Murray (mother of Margaret Milite)

BANNS OF MARRIAGE (3rd) Caitlin Casey & Jeffrey Ellsworth

We recently welcomed into the family of God and our parish family:

Jack Edward Picco Niko Ryan Picinich

Catherine Elizabeth Neubauer

Congratulations to the parents and sponsors!

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Pastor’s Poetry Post-Its

Fr. Hugh, OP

THE WEEK AHEAD IN THE PARISH Monday, April 23rd: 11:00am—Bible Study

Tuesday, April 24th: 11:00am—Lectio Divina

Wednesday, April 25th: 6:00pm—Junior Choir 7:15pm—Adult Choir Saturday, April 28th: 4:15pm—Teen Choir 6:15pm—Volunteer Recognition Party Sunday, April 29th: 2:30pm—Ladies High Tea

TWO VERSIONS OF PSALM 23

“From the Jewish Publication Society”

The Lord is my shepherd;

I lack nothing.

He makes me lie down in green pastures;

He leads me to water in places of repose;

He renews my life;

He guides me in right paths

as befits His name.

Though I walk through a valley of deepest darkness

I fear no harm, for You are with me;

Your rod and Your staff—they comfort me.

You spread a table for me in full view of my enemies;

You anoint my head with oil;

my drink is abundant.

Only goodness and steadfast love shall pursue me

all the days of my life,

and shall dwell in the house of the Lord

for many long years.

From “The Bible in Rhyme”

The Lord is my shepherd, and I want for naught.

He leads me beside quiet waters in thought.

He leads me in ways in which my soul’s restored.

He shows me the righteous way. He is my Lord.

I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

And I fear no evil, as God’s in each breath.

I am protected by His staff and rod,

For He is my savior as He is my God.

My table is set in the presence of my foes.

I’m anointed by God. My cup overflows.

Goodness and love follow me where I roam.

Forever I’ll dwell in the Lord’s holy home.

The Fourth Sunday of Easter is Good Shepherd Sunday. Jesus proclaims Himself to be the embodiment of the Good Shepherd evoked by David in the 23rd Psalm. Today I offer two versions of that psalm to spark our reflection. The first is a Jewish translation, which hopefully strengthens the bond with our Jewish brothers and sisters as we rely on the same God to shepherd us through life. The second is a creative, rhyming version from: “The Bible in Rhyme.” Enjoy!

On Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 7:30pm, in the Social Hall

The Holy Innocents Speaker Series will present:

The Link Between Mental Health and

Substance Misuse/Addiction:

CODA (Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness)

What comes first? Substance misuse or mental

health challenges?

Undiagnosed/untreated mental health disorders can lead to self-medicating with substances and substance use while the brain is still developing can lead to co-occurring disorders (COD). With approx imately 10.2 mi l l ion Americans meeting the criteria, the

diagnosis of COD is one we all need to understand. Early recognition and treatment can be the difference between a path of addiction, isolation and long-term emotional challenges - - or a path of wellness meaningful relationships and emotional well-being.

Guest Speaker: Stephanie Marquesano, JD

HOLY INNOCENTS PARISH RETREAT

A Busy Person’s Retreat May 7, 8 & 9

9:00am Eucharist with preaching

followed by Scripture sharing

7:30pm Prayer/Worship Service

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This month the Food Pantry is in need of the following donations:

Canned Meat, Canned Fish, Canned Beans, Canned

Tomatoes, Canned Ravioli, Canned Veggies, Canned Corn, Pasta Sauce, Pasta, Brown Rice,

Tomato Sauce, Cereal, Oatmeal, Crackers, Granola Bars

We are very grateful for your generosity. Please check expiration dates.

The Youth Group meets Sunday evenings at 6:15pm. All 9th-12th graders are invited to join the Youth Group The Youth Group Mass is held the 1st Sunday of the month at 5:15pm If you have any questions please contact: TomConaty@hiparish.org

April 22nd ● 11am-1pm—Hosting Midnight Run Quarterly Mtg.

● 2:30pm—Cottage School Visit

● 7:00pm—Special Youth Group Meeting; preparation for CODA Lecture

Please Join Us

Holy Innocents Ladies High Tea

April 29, 2018

2:30-5pm

Please join the ladies of Holy Innocents for a won-

derful afternoon of social time,

fellowship as well as tea, delicious food

and dessert.

$25.00 Women and Non-Parishioners

$20.00 Senior Parishioners and Girls 9-17

We are in the process of Registration for the upcoming Catechetical Year 2018-2019. We hope and pray that everyone will be joining us again. A reminder for families that have a child entering the first grade in September—-please contact our office in to register. For New Registrants we will need a copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate and any other Sacrament that they have received. All Registrations must be made in person. We are in the immediate preparation for First Holy Communion. Seventy-eight of our students will be receiving this beautiful Sacrament on Saturday, May 5, 2018. We ask for all of our parishioners to pray for these children and their families. We also ask you to join us as we pray for our Confirmation Candidates as they will be participating I their Confirmation Retreat which will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 5pm to 9pm. The Retreat will be held right here at Holy Innocents. A team of Capuchin Franciscans will be leading our students in prayer, activities, groups and faith sharing. Thank you all for your continued support of our Religious Education Program. Maria Lamorgese, Director 914-769-3297, Ext. 1 mlamorgese@hiparish.org

Looking Ahead:

Tuesday, April 24, 2018 6:45pm—Night of Volunteering for 7the Grade Students and Parents (Social Hall)

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 5-9pm—Confirmation Retreat for 8th Graders only

(Social Hall)

Thursday, May 3, 2018 6:00pm—Communion Practice for 10:00am Mass

7:30pm—Communion Practice for 2pm Mass

Saturday, May 5, 2018 10:00am—Communion Mass for (Wed. & Sat. Classes)

2:00pm—Communion Mass for (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Classes)

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Today, April 22

nd, marks the 154th anniversary of “In God We Trust” being included on all newly minted U.S. coins by

an Act of Congress. The phrase seems to have originated from The Star Spangled Banner, written during the War of 1812, the fourth stanza includes the phrase “And this be our motto: In God is our Trust.” Its inclusion on American currency was a direct result of the turmoil of the Civil War when several petitions were made to congress to recognize Almighty God on our coins. The use of “In God We Trust” has not been uninterrupted. The motto disappeared from the nickel in 1883, and did not reappear until the Jefferson nickel in 1938. In 1908, Congress made it mandatory that the phrase be printed on all coins upon which it had previously appeared. It has been in continuous use on the penny since 1909, the dime since 1916, and has appeared on all gold and silver dollar coins, half-dollar coins and quarters struck since July 1, 1908. On July 30, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a law to officially declare “In God We Trust” the national motto of the United States, two years after he pushed to have the phrase “under God” inserted into the Pledge of Allegiance. The law also mandated that the phrase be printed on all American paper currency. President Eisenhower discussed his decision to sign the law stating “in this way we are reaffirming the transcendence of religious faith in America’s heritage and future; in this way we shall constantly strengthen those spiritual weapons which forever will be our country’s most powerful resource in peace and war.” The legality of this motto has been questioned by those who advocate the separation of church and state and several lawsuits have occurred. The rulings have been that its use is of patriotic character and that government recognition of God does not constitute the establishment of a state church or sponsorship of a religious exercise. The adoption of our national motto has been reaffirmed by Congress in 2006, and 2011. A joint poll taken by USA Today, CNN and Gallup in 2003, showed that 90% of Americans support the inscription on our currency. In Judaism and Christianity “In God we Trust” resounds with several verses of the bible, including today’s responsorial, Psalm 118, Psalm 40, Psalm 73, and Proverbs 29:25. Muslim imam Feisal Abdul Rauf wrote that the phrase also resonates with early Islamic teaching from the Quran, 3:193, and 2:285. Melkote Ramaswamy, a Hindu American scholar writes that the presence of the phrase on American currency is a reminder that “there is God everywhere, whether we are conscious or not.” So the next time you find a penny on the street, a quarter in the washing machine or a dime in an old coat pocket, say our National motto as a quick prayer and reaffirmation of God’s presence in your life.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

First Reading: Acts 4:8-12 Peter explains to the elders that his healing of a cripple was done in the name of Jesus Christ. He reminds he elders that they crucified Jesus, but God rose him up so that all people could be saved in his name. Second Reading: I John 3:1-2 John expresses amazement at the fact that God allowed us to be called his children. Although we are unsure exactly what we will be after this life, we do know that we will see God as he is and be like him. Gospel: John 10:11-18 Jesus speaks of a shepherd working only for pay, with no real concern for the sheep being well cared for. But Jesus is our shepherd and would lay down his own life for all those in his flock. God loves him for his willingness to sacrifice himself for the sake of all God’s children.

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Holy Innocents Church Annual Friar Formation Appeal

April 21 & 22, 2018

“Are you envious because I am generous? Thus, the last will be first, and the first will

be last.” Mt. 20:15-16

The Annual Friar Formation Appeal helps support and sustain the Dominican Seminarians of the St. Joseph Province.

Please make your commitment to the Dominican Friars

that have been such an important part of your life.

Order of Preachers Preaching for the Salvation of Souls

Please prayerfully consider:

Check One: o Single Payment in Full o Monthly Reminder Statements o I have made my gift online

Gift Total: $___________________ Enclosed Amount: $___________________

Pledge 5 Monthly Payments

o $ 150.00 $ 30.00 per month

o $ 125.00 $ 25.00 per month

o $ 100.00 $ 20.00 per month

o $ 75.00 $ 15.00 per month

o $ 50.00 $ 10.00 per month

o $ Other $

Annual Friar Formation Appeal

Holy Innocents, Pleasantville, NY Name: ___________________________________ Address: ____________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________ Email: ____________________________

Please make checks payable to: Dominican Foundation—AFFA

Online gifts: www.dominicanfriars.org/formation