THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF

SAINT MATTHEW & OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

The Week of May 5, 2019 - 3rd Sunday of Easter

SATURDAY, MAY 4 REQUESTED BY: 5:00 pm (A) Nancy C. Lancellotti Mr. & Mrs. Faust Venturino

5:00 pm (H) Helen Buck Jackie Ritch

SUNDAY, MAY 5

8:30 am (H) Richard Ryan Sr. Kathleen & Patricia Ryan 8:30 am (A) Gloria Torrellas Diana Raniolo 10:30 am (A) Carol Ann Kealy Kevin Kealy

11:00 am (H) Luis Macancela Maria Macancela

MONDAY, MAY 6

8:00 am (A) Intentions For Harkin Family Harkin Family

9:00 am (H)

TUESDAY MAY 7

8:00 am (A) Seamus Cahill Redding Family

9:00 am (H) Ann Mitchell Family

WEDNESDAY MAY 8

8:00 am (A) Intentions For Harkin Family Harkin Family

9:00 am (H) Michael Markman Wife

THURSDAY, MAY 9

8:00 am (A) Ann Mitchell Family

9:00 am (H) Anna & Tersilio Scozzi Fioriti Family

FRIDAY, MAY 10 8:00 am (A) Patrick Curtin Curtin Family

9:00 am (H) Carol Krtil Virginia

SATURDAY, MAY 11 8:00 am (A) Ragko Maric His Brother & Family 9:00 am (H) James Dalton Virginia Markman 5:00 pm (A) Salvatore Giunta Wife Joann

5:00 pm (H) Richard Ryan Sr. Anna & Tony Ravinsky

SUNDAY, MAY 12

8:30 am (H) Special Intention Joanna Signarska Peter 8:30 am (A) Mary Miritello Naft Family 10:30 am (A) Nancy C. Lancellotti Stroud Family

11:00 am (H) Nannina Schachinger Family

Key: (A)= Ardsley (H) = Hastings

If you would like to bring the gifts up during the offertory procession, please see an usher before Mass begins.

First Reading: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41 The high priest chastised Peter and the other apostles for continuing to preach when they had been ordered to stop. Peter replied he would rather obey God than men, considering God's power even over death. They are again warned to stop speaking of Jesus, and then freed.

Second Reading: Revelation 5:11-14 John had a vision of many angels and all the living creatures of the world gathered around a throne. The angels cried out that the slain Lamb was worthy of receiving power, glory and praise. Then every creature on earth called out praise to God and the Lamb, and the elders fell down and worshipped.

Gospel: John 21:1-19 Jesus appeared to the disciples for the third time since his resurrection while they were fishing. They hadn't caught anything, and then Jesus advised them to cast their net from the other side of the boat. When they did this, they caught a great number of fish. Jesus then asked Peter three times, "Do you love me?" When Peter said he did, Jesus asked him to tend and feed his sheep.

May 5, 2019 - Third Sunday of Easter

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly

Third Sunday of Easter - May 5, 2019

“But Peter and the apostles said in reply, ‘We must obey God rather than men. The God of our ancestors raised Jesus, though you had him killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as leader and savior to grant Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins. We are witnesses

of these things, as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.”

When people wonder how to get started in learning about the Catholic Church, or to read the bible, the clearest answer is found in this or any other sermon of St. Peter and St. Paul in the Acts of the Apostles. These teachings from the bible introduce us to Jesus Christ and His saving mission. Because of my encounter with Jesus through the announcement of Peter, I am moved to learn more as He accompanies me.

The talks summarize what is most important – Jesus is Savior, He died and rose, and has been glorified. I suggest that you look at similar teachings, which will provide the foundation of this great time of Easter. Look at the Acts of the Apostles chapter 2,3,4,9,19. These are called the kerygm, or the announcing sermons of Peter and Paul.

Please keep in your prayers the ill of our parish especially: Kristin Harkin, Susan Sullivan Manuel, Maribeth Groth, Nora Lennon, Fred Wolff, Tom Donohoe, Dan Devoy, John Wazeter, Stephen

Childs, Gussie Ippolito, Joy Childs, Oscar C. Boreta, Edison Blanco Perez, Joan Liva, Laura Antonietti, Carol L. Zdancewicz, Suzelle Cadet, Carmelita V. Arboleda, Eugenio C. Victoria, Catherine Sheedy Jones, Pete Robbins, Jose M. Victoria, Jr., Margaret Bates

And for those who have died marked by the sign of faith, especially: John Stahl 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, Donald Wemer Jr. - Marine, Michael Germain-Navy, Brandon King - Army, Michael Parton-Navy, Peter Dillon - Coast Guard, Chris Minozzi-Marines

If you would like to add a name to our Military List, please call the rectory office.

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS - Thank You!

ST. MATTHEW & OLPH 2019 2018 April 28 $5,617 $6,057 Easter Flowers (to date) $4,098 $4,972 Easter (to date) $15,969 $22,727

There is ONE collection this weekend for the Parish Easter Flower & Easter Collection envelopes can be dropped into any collection basket at any time.

Next Classes:

Sunday, May 5 & Wed., May 8

Wednesday, May 8 - Last Class Sunday, May 12 - Last Class

Important Dates to Remember

First Communion Mandatory Practices: Sunday, May 5: 9:30am - 10:45am

St. Matthew Students only, meet in Church Sunday, May 5: 12 noon - 1:00pm, after the

11:00am Mass. OLPH Students only- meet at St. Matthew Church

First Communion: Saturday, May 11th

10:00am - St. Matthew’s Program 1:00pm - OLPH Program at St. Matthew Church

Crowning of Mary

Sunday, May 12 - 8:30am Mass at

St. Matthew & 10:30am at OLPH.

Circ le of Love Prayer Group

meets the 1st & 2nd Monday of the month

to say the scripture rosary at the

Atria Senior Living Residence at 1017 Saw

Mill River Rd at 7:30pm. All are invited to come share

in God's love. Questions call Lourdes 914-693-2959.

Candles & Flower Dedications

St. Matthew Tabernacle Candle In Memory of Audrey & Harry Bloomer

req. by Children & Grandchildren

St. Matthew Sacred Heart Candle In Memory of Audrey & Harry Bloomer

req. by Children & Grandchildren

St. Matthew Blessed Mother Candle In Memory of Danny Coloccia

req. by Rose Frusciante

OLPH Tabernacle Candle In Memory of Patrick Curtin

req. by the Curtin Family

Blessed Mother Flowers In Memory of James Dalton

req. by Placido Family

Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance

BIBLE STUDY SUNDAY, May 5

Bible Study will be held this weekend, Sunday, May 5 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm at St. Matthew’s rectory.

HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR PARISH GIVING? The Program is FREE and very easy.

Parish Giving allows participants to donate a recurring contribution that is automatically transferred from your checking or savings account, or even credit card, on a monthly basis, and you select your own billing date.

This Program can be utilized for your Sunday Contributions as well as any Holy Day Collection and all Archdiocesan collections. It can also be utilized for the Religious Education (CCD) tuition payments.

Join over 80 parishioners and sign up for Parish Giving today!

Parish Giving, please visit: www.parishgiving.org or log onto the church website for a direct link: www.stmolph.com

Questions, call Christine in the rectory.

SHARING GOD’S GIFTS Please prayerfully consider your gift to

The Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal.

Suggested 5 Monthly

total Pledge payments of

$2,500……….…….$500

$1,000………….….$200

$500………….……$100

$250………….……$50

$125……….………$25

Please make checks payable to: The Cardinal’s Appeal, 1011 First Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10022

For more information, please contact the Appeal Office at 212-371-1011 x3300

Donations can also be made online at: www.cardinalsappeal.org/donate

Our Parish’s 2019 Cardinal’s Annual

Stewardship Appeal Update

Pledged: $34,531 - Goal: $78,500

(43.99% of goal)

Current Participation: #130 families

Participation Goal: 250 families

Please consider making your

Pledge Today!

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Address: _____________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: _______________________________________________

Email: ______________________________________________________

My Total Pledge: $_________________ Check Enclosed #__________

My gift should be applied to the 2019 Appeal effort at my parish:

St. Matthew & Our Lady of Perpetual Help ID #359

Couples in the Archdiocese of New York who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary in the present calendar year are invited to the Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Mass.

The Archdiocese of New York’s Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass will take place on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. His Eminence, Cardinal Dolan will be officiating.

All who wish to attend this Mass MUST REGISTER with their parish and have a ticket for admission. Please call the rectory to register. Registration will CLOSE on Friday, May 10th.

Mother’s Day

May 12th

Mother’s Day Cards &

Envelopes are available on

the tables in the rear of

the church. Your intentions

will be remembered in a Novena of Masses

to be offered throughout May. Please return

the offering envelope in the collection

baskets or to the rectory.

Chris John Abirizk Spencer Andrew Ahn Jeffrey John Aviles Giulia Alessia Bennett Gabriel Thomas Brea Joshua Patrick Burke Benjamin John Cartwright Ryan Joseph Coca Kevin Isaac Condon Charlie John Curtin Juliet Mary DeMeo Olivia Therese Devoy Salvatore Alfio DiLeo Luca Anthony Dimnet Madison Elizabeth Doherty Isabella Elizabeth Donohue Joseph Michael Fatato JonMarco David Ferranti Joseph Anthony Ferraro Ryan Gregory Finegan Brian Eugene Fogarty Braedon Vincent Gallante Daniel Matthew Jaczynski Ryan Anthony Johns Robert Michael Kennedy Ellaina Genesius King Elizabeth Elizabeth Kushnir Emma Marie Leddy Joseph Francis Lemischak William Paul Lemischak Caelen Patrick Lennon Julia Clare Lockwood Liam Thaddeus Mantini

Patrick John Marotta Patrick Charles McCormack Jake Patrick Melvin Luke Raymond Menezes Jayden Joseph Montalvo Julia Brigid Mooney Nuala Brigid Mullen Victoria Joan Pereira Devon Christopher Piranio Alison Mary Quiambo Sarah Anastasia Richter Micaela Joan Ross Dominick John Ruberto Ann Genesius Sarfaty John Francis Sarfaty Robert Peter Scalere Frank Pedro Scardino Amanda Catherine Scholz Michael Peter Scholz Ella Teresa Sokich Daniela Lucia Spiniello Julia Christina Tiernan Christopher William Van Dorn

Gabriel Joseph Vega Michael Lawrence Vega

Mia Elizabeth Ward

R.C.I.A.:

Carielys Claire Johnson Priscila Francis Hudgins Michael William Potts

Jose Lazarus Sanchez

Congratulations to the

young adults of our parish

who received the

Sacrament of Confirmation

last week by Bishop Walsh

Bestow upon us:

Knowledge

Wisdom

Fortitude

Fear of the Lord

Piety

Counsel

Understanding