Church of the Holy Spirit 1969 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567

OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Holy Spirit is a Eucharistic Community, formed by and in the Holy Spirit, to enable

our Community to come closer to God and to each other. MASS Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00noon Weekdays (Monday - Saturday): 9:00am PENANCE Saturday: 4:00 - And by Appointment BAPTISM Baptisms are scheduled for 1:30pm on specific Sundays. Catechesis for parents is required. Please call the Parish Office to register for Catechesis. Baptisms may only be scheduled after attending Catechesis. MARRIAGE You must meet with a priest at least one year beforehand to schedule the date and time of your wedding. The wedding date is finalized only by meeting with the priest. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Those who are sick, homebound, or in the hospital are a vital part of our Parish family. Please call the Parish Office to arrange for the reception of the Eucharist and Anointing of the Sick.

Rev. John A. DeBellis Pastor

Rev. Vernon Wickrematunge Parochial Vicar

Rev. Francis Amodio, O. Carm. Weekend Associate Rev. Karl Lindblad

In-Residence Deacon Ray Parchen

Deacon Lawrence Candarelli Parish Office: (914) 737-2316

Fax: (914) 737-6882 holyspiritchurch1969@verizon.net

www.holyspirit-cortlandtmanor.org Mrs. Kathy Parish

Parish Secretary Mrs. Susan Cacciottoli

Parish Secretary Mrs. Joan Rojas

Music Director Religious Education: (914) 734-9243 re_holyspiritchurch1969@verizon.net

Mrs. Elizabeth Kogler Coordinator of Religious Education

Food Pantry: (914) 737-2111

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JANUARY 14, 2018

MASS INTENTIONS SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sunday, January 14 5:00pm (Sat.Vigil) Matthew Carlone 8:00 Anna & Nicholas Barisano & Rita Scaramuzzo 10:00 John Calise 12:00 Dolores Varella Monday, January 15 9:00 Charity Marie Schrook Tuesday, January 16 9:00 Stephen Bernardi

Wednesday, January 17 St. Anthony 9:00 John Romeo Thursday, January 18 9:00 Deceased Members of Fischer & Becker Families Friday, January 19 9:00 People of Holy Spirit Parish

Saturday, January 20 9:00 Vera DArrigo Sunday, January 21 5:00pm (Sat.Vigil) Dominick Cuzzi/Charles Breitenbach/ Antonio Izzo/Maria & Gaetano Gaudio 8:00 Mary Therrien 10:00 Anna Calise 12:00 Albina & Frank Sabanos ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Sacramental Bread and Wine for the week of January 14th was donated in memory of:

Michael P. Galarza

READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY

First Reading 1 Samuel 3-3b-19 Second Reading 1 Corinthians 6:13c-20 Gospel John 1:35-42

Here am I, Lord; I come to do Your will.

PRAYER INTENTIONS

For all those struggling due to the economy

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Jonah 3:1-101 Corinthians 7:29-31

Mark 1:14-20

CELEBRANT SCHEDULE FOR NEXT

WEEKEND

Saturday, January 20th 5:00pm Fr. Vernon

Sunday, January 21st 8:00am Fr. Vernon 10:00am Fr. DeBellis 12:00 noon Fr. Francis

Sunday Offering

$9,820

Communication and Catholic University $1,019

Christmas Offering $43,549

Please mark your envelope with the amount of your contribution, your name and address, so that we are able to record it for your year-end statement. If you are not a registered Parishioner we will gladly send you a registration form.

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: Eddie DiCaprio and Ian Hall. Please also

remember the deceased members of our Parish Family in your prayers.

The 2017 tax contribution statements are available. Please call the Parish Office to request your copy, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You may also fax or e-mail us as well. Thank you.

Congratulations to Ms. Pamela Maguire, the 50/50 Maintenance Club Winner for the month of December. Thanks to all of you the amount of $159.00 was shared.

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From Fr. John

Prayer Vigil for Life This week I would like to encourage everyone to join us as we mark the 45th Annual March for Life in Washington, DC. As you know, the March for Life gathers thousands of people each year to ask our nation that the law that legalized abortion in our nation needs to be overturned.

In support of all those who march in Washington, the Respect Life Committee will host a special Prayer Service for Life on Thursday, January 18th in the Church at 7:30pm. Join us

We pray that the law that legalized abortion in our land decades ago may one day be overturned and that, as church, we will always bring love and compassion to all women and men in this situation.

Ushers News We call your attention to a special meeting of all Ushers on Monday, January 22nd at 7:30pm in the church. I encourage all ushers to make every effort to be present. An usher serves to create hospitality for all in attendance by greeting and welcoming parishioners, giving out bulletins, taking up the collection and responding to general needs of the congregation during Mass. We will use our meeting to make the good service ushers provide even better going forward. Additionally, new ushers are welcome to join us. We invite parishioners who may have an interest in serving our parish in this important way to also attend the meeting. Interested parishioners should call the Rectory to let us know that they would like to join the ushers. I look forward to hearing from you. Im grateful for the good service our ushers provide and who have done so for many years.

Upcoming Meeting Dates Friday, January 12th, Senior Group - 10-12noon - Parish Activity Center Wednesday, January 17th, Parish Staff Meeting - 11:30am - Rectory Conference Room Saturday, January 27th, Liturgy Committee- 10am - Rectory Conference Room Tuesday, February 6th, Pastors Advisory Group - 7:30pm - Rectory Conference Room

Lastly, I would like to encourage everyone to join us for the Mardi Gras Party at the Muriel Morabito Center, on Saturday evening, February 10th at 7:00pm. Once again this year, we will have a live band for entertainment and dancing, games of chance. The evening will also feature Mardi Gras style cuisine and Italian favorites from our friends at Sansottas Deli. For more details and to make your reservation, please see the flyer in todays bulletin. Extra fliers are also available at the church doors and on our website. I hope you can join us. Have a grace-filled week God Bless you Fr. John

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MARDI GRAS NIGHT VOLUNTEERS There will be a meeting this Monday, January 15th at 7:00pm in the Childrens Liturgy Room to plan for our Mardi Gras night on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Muriel Morabito Center. If you would like to volunteer to help, please join us.

Attention adults in their 30's through 50's!

Sip, chat, and grow at the second installment of

"Coffee and the Catechism", Saturday, 1/27/18 at 3pm. We'll read an excerpt from the Catechism, share thoughts/questions, and grow in our faith!

Kurzhal's Coffee 900 Main St., Peekskill

RSVP to CatholicinRealLife@gmail.com or Meetup.com/Catholic-in-Real-Life

RALLY FOR LIFE There will be a Rally For Life in White Plains on January 20th at 12 noon. Join us at the corner of Mamaroneck Avenue and E. Post Road (across from the Fire House) for a prayerful meeting and bring your Rosary.

If you would like to carpool, please call Dick DeLorenzo at (914) 737-1656.

A FRESH START

The New Year offers the chance to make a fresh start. Choose one area you would like to change in yourself or your life, making sure it is reasonable and doable. Each day, renew your commitment to the change you chose. Then partner with the Holy Spirit to make a fresh start.

- Growing in Faith

We look forward to an amazing Confirmation Retreat on Monday, January 15. All Confirmation candidates should be at Assumption Parish by 12:45 p.m. Parents are asked to return at 3:45 for the parent presentation and Mass.

FORMED

Have you had a chance to enjoy the free parish subscription to www.formed.org which gives you access to quality Catholic on line programs, movies, audios, and books? If not, simply go to their site and register with parish code P8C2TK and enjoy. On the 17th we remember St. Anthony of the Desert. Read: The Book of Saints and Heroes or Holiness is Always in Season. On the 20th we remember Sts. Fabian & Sebastian. Listen to: Being All In, Stealing Home, or Swimming Upstream.

PARISH PAY USERS

This past October Parish Pay transitioned to the We Share Giving on Line Program. In previous bulletins, you were advised that the first time you enter the new system you would have to go through a one-time validation process. For those of you who have not verified your information, kindly go to our Parish website: holyspirit-cortlandtmanor.org and click on the On Line Giving Program link; click on verify my account and follow the instructions. If you have any problems, please contact our parish representative at We Share, Kelly Lawrence at 800-950-9952 X2544. Additionally, you will be receiving two contribution statements this year. Parish Pay will be sending one for the period January 1, 2017 to October 5, 2017, and We Share will issue one for the remainder of the year.