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Mass Intentions

Scheduled Masses for the week of July 1, 2018 Sat. 5:00pm Ted & Terry Piekos (Wedding Anniv.) Sun. 7:30am Carmela & Terige Calcagni 9:00am Maria Aprecida Rodriguez, Leite & Vitor Juao Leite 10:30am George Marinakis 12:00pm Rosina & Francesco Antonio Comito 5:00pm People of the Parish Mon. 8:00am Filomena Montella 9:00am Frank & Louise Larizza Tues. 8:00am Mary Krench

9:00am Carol Justic Wed. 8:00am Catherine Devlin (Liv.) 9:00am Rose Persico

Thurs. 8:00am Anthony Milea 9:00am Rosa & Sabastiano Caruso Fri. 8:00am John & Lina Filice 9:00am Ronald Alley Sat. 9:00am Grace Dannhardt

Scheduled Masses for Sunday, July 8, 2018 Sat. 5:00pm Garro Family Sun. 7:30am Patrick Ring 9:00am Susan Fugarino 10:30am Celia & John Maskie 12:00pm Maria & Norman Kramer 5:00pm Marie Popp

A Note from Fr. Quealy “Freedom isn’t free.” The Bill of Rights guarantees the freedoms we often take for granted. Speech, press, religion, etc. allow us to fulfill our life, our liberty and our pursuit of happiness. At some time during this week, whether at a picnic, at the beach, stop what you are doing, look around you and seriously contemplate the great blessings we have, and then say a prayer of thanksgiving. None of these blessings would be possible without that supreme sacrifice of so many men and women who serve our country, our state, and our cities and towns. Happy Independence Day! God Bless, Fr. Quealy

Registration forms for the 2018-2019 Religious Education school year are currently being accepted for grades K-8. Registration forms are available at the rectory office or you can email the Religious Education office at olsreled@optonline.net Please note: class availability is on a first come, first served basis. Forms received after August 1, 2018 are subject to a $25 late fee. If you have questions, please contact Jen at olsreled@optonline.net or call 914-949-3896.

Marriage Banns II. Chris Jacob Raju & Ann Elizabeth Arackal II. Kevin T. O’Neill & Kathryn Balch Scripture Readings for the Week Sunday: Wis 1:13-15, 2:23-24; 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 Monday: Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday: Eph 2:19-22; Jn 20:24-29 Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Am 7:10-17; Mt 9:1-8 First Friday: Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Mt 9:9-13 First Saturday: Am 9:11-15; Mt 9:14-17

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 1, 2018

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Pray for the Sick and Deceased Lord our God, you give us strength and support in our frailty; turn with kindness toward: Pamela Ann Stackpole, Ann Grazioli, Paul Dunning, Joy Stingone, Larry Corum, Yolanda Perez, Jacqueline Gallagher, Sophia Napoli, James Cody, Roselle Williams, Lorraine Collins, Robert Robine, Jane Cotone, Lt. Col. Beau Riely, Robert M. Woods, Patricia Gallagher, Nick Bilangino, Vincent Soccodato, Damon Amadio, Daren Letterman, Anna Coppola, Americo Coppola, Frankie Delosso, Joseph Goldman, Maria R. Leite, Isabella Braga, Elaine Calcagni, Gianna Colao, Marie Robine, Dean Otto, Mary Barile, Alex Jones, Betsy Myers, Ann Baker, Frank Tarone, Tony Cestone, Nancy DeCrescenzo, Rachel Coffey, Diane Kitson, Anna Arias, Jane Peyton, Don Short, Norbeth York, Stephanie Saccurato, Pat Socci, M.E. Guarini, Lee Quaranta, Fr. Thomas Keating & Sr. Mary Robert Bernet.

We pray for all who have died, especially Michele Delamonico and Joseph Ruffino,

may they rest in peace.

Pray for our Military

Please fill out this form for anyone in your family presently serving in the armed forces and return it to the rectory. Name/Rank_________________________________ Lord, protect: Spec. Shayne Cipolla, Lt. Nicholas Selk, USN, SSG Anthony DiStefano, Lt. Col. Isaac Rademacher, Lt. Scott Childers, Col. James Frawley, LTC. Jim Riely, LTC. Beau Riely, Col. Joseph A. Tirone, Cpt. Matt Woods, Pvt. Barry Marquez, Sgt. Travis Cipolla, Lt. Patrick Casey, Brian D. Martinez, USMC, Cpt. Daniel Wallet, Petty Officer 2nd Class David Aponte, Lt. Col. C. Brian Valentino, Pvt. Woody Stogel, Cpl. Christian Magnacca, Major David J. Zallo, Capt. Frank A. Rhodes,USN, AR Robert M. Martinez, Specialist Mark R. Martino, 2nd Lt. Michael Racicot, USMC, SSG Derrick Castleberry, Pvt. Victoria Janaskie, Capt. Kevin J. Barry, Jr. & Lt. Austin M. Rivera, ANG and 2nd Class Petty Officer Sean Gorman, USN. Please notify the rectory when any of the above names

should be removed from this list. ~~~~~~~~

We know how generous you have been in the past to the Annual Cardinal’s Appeal. This year we are $100,000 below our goal. Would you please consider helping by making your gift today. You may pick up a donation

envelope at the doors of the church. Remember to include our parish number - 561 - on the envelope.

Thank you again for your support.

This Week’s Events: Wednesday, 7/4: Happy 4th of July – rectory &

office are closed in celebration of Independence Day Thursday, 7/5: -Knitters meet in the community room following the 9am Mass; Hat count: 7,014 -Centering Prayer meets in the cry room at 3pm First Friday, 7/6: No Exposition / Benediction during

July and August

The first collection on Sunday, June 24, 2018 was $8,866. Thank you for your support.

The second collection this weekend is for our Religious Education program.

Liturgical Assignments for July 7/8 Sat. 5:00pm L: R. Smith EM: E. Johnson, M. Martin Sun. 7:30am L: J. Coppola EM: M. Hughes, Volunteer 9:00am L: L. Shortall EM: M. & H. Punzalan 10:30am L: M. Bellantoni EM: M. Leone, G. Schwartz, Volunteer 12:00pm L: R. Stackpole EM: M. Fitzgerald, P. Pascale 5:00pm L: Jim Noonan EM: R. Connolly, N. DeMasi Summer Schedule for O.L.S. Rectory Office Beginning Friday, June 22nd through Tuesday, September 4, 2018: Parish business office: Monday–Friday 8:30am-4pm Reception desk: Monday-Thursday 4pm-7pm; Sunday 10am-2pm Masses: Beginning July 1st until and including Labor Day weekend, September 1 & 2, there will be no music at the Sunday 5pm Mass. There will be no Exposition/Benediction held in July or August.

Please visit the “Lost & Found” table near the exit on the large parking lot side of the church. Your things

miss you and want to go home for the summer.

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“Soon we will celebrate the most important day in American history. On this supremely significant day 240 years ago, fifty-six British land-owning

men signed a watershed document, the Declaration of Independence, in a little-known Pennsylvania colony. And this document would pave the future of what would arguably become the greatest nation in the world, the United States of America. How are we as Catholic Christians and Americans supposed to celebrate this great day? John Adams, one of the Founding Fathers of our country, wrote this about how to celebrate the fourth of July: “It ought to be commemorated as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with shews, games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.” Well, let’s see how we’re doing in celebrating the fourth of July the way one of the greatest Founders envisioned. Parades? Check. Pomp? Check. Sports? Backyard games count, right? Check. Bonfires? Check. Illuminations? Double check. Solemn Acts of Devotions to God Almighty? Um . . . I don’t know about you, but I don’t typically live up to that calling on the Fourth of July. But John Adams set an example for us. After everything’s said and done, we owe God more than anyone else for what occurred 240 years ago. In fact, the most famous part of the Declaration of Independence explicitly points to God as the source of our freedom: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Not our parents, or politicians, or government, is the source of our most important rights. Only God. As the source of our rights, he deserves the highest praise, honor, and glory on Independence Day (and every day). There are many ways to honor God on this special day. Perhaps you can read a passage from the Catholic Bible with your family to kick off the festivities, or pray a family rosary with the special intention for our political leaders and our country’s future.” (Continue to adjacent column)

(Cont’d.) “… Or you could pray this simple prayer for our nation written by George Washington, our first President:” “Almighty God, who has given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech you that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of your favor and glad to do your will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom your Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to your law, we may show forth your praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness and in the day of trouble, do not allow our trust in you to fall; all this we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord.” AMEN! Celebrating the Fourth of July as a Christian by Nick Rabiipour, The CatholicCompany.com

~~~~~~~~ The Capuchin Franciscans in White Plains (across the street on Gedney Park Drive) are seeking a full time Health Care Coordinator (RN) for their Priests and Brothers. Responsibilities include: Strong, compassionate patient advocate, Maintaining patient charts and records, Clear understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Health Insurance, Long Term Care and other community programs. 10 years nursing experience required, must hold a valid driver’s license. Interested candidates should send resumes to: jobs@capuchin.org For further details please see our posting on catholicjobs.com – under HealthcareCatholic

~~~~~~~~ A Mass for Healing will be celebrated at Holy Rosary Church, 170 Bradhurst Avenue (Route 100), Hawthorne, NY 10532 (914-769-0030) on Monday, July 2, 2018 at 7:30pm. Fr. Luke Leighton, CFR will be the celebrant. This is an opportunity to bring your spiritual and physical needs to the Lord.

~~~~~~~~ The Sistine Chapel Choir (The Pope’s Choir), on its first U.S. national tour, will perform at Radio City Music Hall on Saturday, July 7, 2018. “…With a 1500-year tradition, the Sistine Chapel Choir brings the oldest and most respected active choir in the world to America.” For tickets and VIP packages go to: sistinechapelchoirtour.com