October 15, 2017 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Is 25:6-10a; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14 or 22:1-10
“The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a
king who gave wedding feast for his son He
dispatched his servants to summon the invited
guests to the feast saying ‘Tell those invited
‘Behold, I have prepared my banquet…and
everything is ready, come to the feast’… ‘Go out,
therefore, into the main roads and invite to the
feast whomever you find…Many are invited, but
few are chosen.’”
A recent popular book was entitled ‘What Is
Heaven Like?’ It was a compelling story. Years
ago, Matthew used the parables of Jesus to tell us
what the kingdom is like. Using very descriptive
examples we learned about a treasure, a pearl, a
net, a seed, and on several occasions a banquet, a
fine wedding reception, a fiesta or party.
We have been invited through our baptism to join
a great banquet. We have responded as we try to
live a Christian life of holiness and service. But the
parable adds another dimension. We have a role as
guest, but also are servants.
We who have accepted the invitation and
participate in the banquet, are also the servants,
being sent to the main roads to bring others to His
table of plenty. Our task, as Pope Francis tells us, is
to have others encounter Jesus, invite them and
accompany them to the banquet. We need to show
them they already have their ticket and a place at
His table.
HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly
FEAST, SCRIPTURE, CITATIONS & SPECIAL INTENTIONS
Saturday, October 14 Saint Callistus I,
Pope and Martyr
Jl 4:12-21; Lk 11:27-28 (466)
12:10 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 15
Is 25:6-10a; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14
or 22:1-10 (142)
9:00 a.m. Maureen Ellinwood
11:30 a.m. Arlene Pellino
6:00 p.m. People Of The Parish
Monday, October 16 Saint Hedwig,
Religious; Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque,
Virgin | Rom 1:1-7; Lk 11:29-32 (467)
12:10 p.m.
Tuesday, October 17 Saint Ignatius o f
Antioch, Bishop and Martyr
Rom 1:16-25; Lk 11:37-41 (468)
12:10 p.m.
Wednesday, October 18 Saint Luk e ,
Evangelist | 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9 (661)
12:10 p.m.
Thursday, October 19 USA: Saints John
de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priest
Rom 3:21-30; Lk 11:47-54 (470)
12:10 p.m.
Friday, October 20 USA: Saint Paul o f
the Cross, Priest | Rom 4:1-8; Lk 12:1-7 (471)
12:10 p.m.
Saturday, October 21 BVM
Rom 4:13, 16-18; Lk 12:8-12 (472)
12:10 p.m. Emil Michael Ferfoglia
5:30 p.m. Hilarion Binuya
OUR COLLECTION
Collection for October 8, 2017
By Mass as follows:
5:30 pm: $1,179 9:00 am: $784
11:30 am: $1,725 6:00 pm: $1,266
Sunday Masses Total: $4,954
Faith Street: $442
Grand Total: $5,396
Pastor: Fr. James Cuddy, O.P.
Parochial Vicar:
Fr. John Baptist Hoang, O.P.
The Catholic Center at NYU:
Fr. Sebastian White, O.P.
Business Manager: Linda Jones
Parish Secretary: Virginia Cortijo
Director of Music Ministries and Organist,
Traditional Liturgies: Kyler Brown
Music Director, Contemporary Liturgies:
Eliza Poehlman
SERVED BY THE DOMINICAN FRIARS
First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10a
This passage describes the new Jerusalem as a
heavenly banquet on the mountain with the Lord
God wiping away all tears.
Second Reading: Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20
In simple, direct words, Paul thanks the
Philippians for alleviating his hardships.
He stresses, though, that he is as accustomed to
poverty as to abundance and finds all his strength
in Christ.
Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14
Once more speaking to the chief priests and the
elders, Jesus relates the parable of the wedding
banquet. A King, preparing a wedding banquet for
his son, summons all the invited guests. When,
after several invitations, no guests arrive, the King
commands his servants to “go out into the byroads
and invite anyone you come upon.” Again, Jesus
warns the elders, “the invited are many, the elect
are few.”
SECOND COLLECTION
Mission Sunday
All Masses– October 21st – October 22nd
Thank you for your generosity!
October 17th | 9:00 A.M.—10:00 A.M.
The Academy of St. Joseph would like to invite
you to visit to learn more about our exceptional
education and enrichment programs.
For additional information, please contact
Torsie Judkins at [email protected]
CATHOLIC CENTER AT NYU | UPCOMING EVENT
The Beauty of Faith: Sacred Art and the New Evangelization
Saturday, October 28th | 7:30 p.m.
Catholic Center at NYU | 238 Thompson Street
Please join the Catholic Artists Society for the second lecture in the
“Art of the Beautiful” Lecture Series | Dr. Jem Sullivan
Dr. Sullivan is the Secretary for Catholic Education for the Archdiocese of
Washington, and teaches at the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception in
Washington, DC. She is the author of the book The Beauty of Faith.
A reception and sung Compline will follow the lecture.
Admission for Sustaining Members of the Catholic Artists Society is free.
Suggested donation for non-members: $10.
Please RSVP at: catholiccenternyu.org
“Beauty opens to transcendence; it stirs and reawakens the spirit; art
uplifts and gives wings to the soul. “
-From The Beauty of Faith