PARISH STAFF Fr. Bernard M. Timothy, OP, Pastor,

Fr. Joseph Scordo, OP, Parochial Vicar 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 afortino@hiparish.org 769-0025 x 10 Bulletin Editor

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.

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

Our Lady of Pompeii Chapel, Saratoga Avenue

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.

Parish Office : (914)769-0025; Fax (914) 747-2476 Monday-Friday: 9am-3pm; Sunday: 9am-1pm

Website: www.hiparish.org

February 24, 2019 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

HOLY INNOCENTS PARISH “We Gather To Praise, To Bless And To Proclaim.”

431 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, New York

February 24, 2019

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2/23—Evening Vigil 5:15 Anita Marino 2/24—SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 Our Parishioners 9:00 Larry Kwiat, Sr. 10:00 (OLP) Marietta & Costanzo Spedeliere 11:00 John Fogarty 5:15 Antonia Masucci 2/25—Monday, Weekday 7:00 Joseph DiPasquale 2/26—Tuesday, Weekday 7:00 Maggie Anne Sheerin 2/27—Wednesday, Weekday 7:00 Therese Shepetuk

2/28—Thursday, Weekday 7:00 3/1—First Friday, Weekday 7:00 James J. Mullin 3/2—First Saturday, Weekday 8:30 Joseph Angeletti

3/2—Evening Vigil 5:15 Alice Dunne 3/3—EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 Our Parishioners 9:00 Dr. John Coyle 10:00 (OLP) Giuseppe Sarubbi 11:00 John Martyn 5:15 JoEllen J. Nugent

The Sanctuary Lamp

at Holy Innocents Church burns In Memory of the Hanley & Felleman

Families

2019 FINANCE CORNER

Regular Maintenance Feb. 17 $6257.75 $2097.00

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

Jimmy Fleming, Joyce Scholz, Deborah Migliorini, Antonio Soto, 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, 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, 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, Chris Grammas, Timothy Stanton, Hailee Kalle,, Matthew Mancuso, Jim O’Connell, Herb Holzer, Suzanne Bartlett, Karen Fleming, Bill Schmitz, Dr. Tanya Korkosy, Collin Longo

OFFERTORY GIFTS Family members of those for whom a Mass is offered are welcome to present the Offertory Gifts to the celebrant at the Altar. Please identify yourself to one of the Ushers or the Celebrant before Mass begins.

2018 TAX LETTERS

The 2018 Tax Letters will be mailed upon request. If you would like a copy of your 2018 donations please call the parish office Monday-Friday at 914-769-0025 or email: office@hiparish.org and we will be happy to provide one for you.

CONDOLENCES

We extend our sympathy and promise of prayers to the

family and friends of

Rose Puller

Marion D. Pucilla

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THE WEEK AHEAD IN THE PARISH

Monday, February 25th: 11:00am—Bible Study Tuesday, February 26th: 11:00am—Lectio Divina Wednesday, February 27th: 6:00pm—Junior Choir 7:15pm—Adult Choir Thursday, February 28th: 11am OR 7pm—First Communion Parent Meeting Friday, March 1st: 6:00pm—American Heritage Girls

YOU’RE KIDDING ME, RIGHT?

That’s the question, I think, that might have gone through the mind of Abishai and even the disciples of Jesus. I mean it’s so counter-intuitive, to use a current and popular word. Why in the world would David not nail Saul to the ground when he had the opportunity? After all, David was being persecuted and pursued unjustly. Saul was jealous of David’s success and popularity. Saul being a little psychotic didn’t help either. But David would not take advantage of the defenseless king and exact an understandable revenge. He just took a spear and jug to use later to show that he had no intention to hurt Saul or usurp his power. For the moment at least, Saul got the message and called off the hunt. Here the restraint of David dif-fused a very volatile situation. Fast forward to Jesus and His time. The country, or Roman province of Palestine, was under the harsh and sometimes cruel occupation and dominance of Rome. The Romans were the enemy. They had no god, and if they did, there were a bunch of their gods to which they paid superstitious worship. They treated the native people cruelly as though they were lesser human beings, if even human at that. They imposed almost impossible living conditions and oppressed them. But Jesus would not back down. If you don’t forgive you won’t be forgiven, He said. If you keep on judging others harshly, the same will be meted out to you. If you condemn, you yourself will be roundly condemned. But…if you forgive, you will be forgiven; if you stop judging, you will not be judged; if you show mercy and love, the same will be shown to you. This kind of message and other difficult ones like it caused many to walk away and no longer hear the truth coming from the lips of Truth itself. The chal-lenge of Christianity is great, but the reward is greater. Fr. Scordo, OP

ASH WEDNESDAY March 6th

Holy Innocents Masses: 7:00, 12:15pm, 3:30pm, & 7:30pm

Our Lady of Pompeii: 5:15pm Mass

Join us next Sunday, March 3rd after the 11:00am Mass for coffee and cake as we welcome our new priests,, Pastor Bernard M. Timothy, OP and Parochial Vicar Fr. Joseph Scordo, OP.

The Cardinal’s Appeal has begun. Thank you for your generosity in this important campaign for our Parish and the Archdiocese.

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This is a message every adult should read because children are watching you doing as you do, not merely

as you say. We thank Lyn Beck for sharing it with us.

Maria Lamorgese, Director of Religious Education Ph. 914-769-3297 Ext. 1 mlamorgese@hiparish.org

“When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking”

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you hand my first painting on the refrigerator, and I

immediately want to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to

be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that

the little things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I heard you say a prayer, and I new there is a God I could

always talk to and I learned to trust in God.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and

I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had

nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don’t.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you

didn’t feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that

sometimes things hurt, and it’s all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything

that I could be.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I learned most of life’s lessons that I need to know to be a good

and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, “Thanks for all the things I

was when you thought I wasn’t looking.”

Written by a former child

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This weekend we are introducing a new Responsorial psalm written by Fr. Ricky Manalo. It is a setting of Psalm 103, and titled, The Lord is Kind and Merciful. We use many of Fr. Manalo’s compositions including, Mass of Spirit and Grace, By the Waking of Our Hearts, With One Voice and We are Sent Into the World. Reverend Ricky Manalo, CSP, Ph.D. is a Paulist priest currently teaching at Santa Clara University and the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, California. He studied composition and piano at the Manhattan School of Music, theology at the Washington Theological Union, liturgy and culture at the Graduate Theological Union and sociology at the University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, as an expert in the field, he has written numerous articles and books on pastoral ministry, liturgical music, liturgical enculturation, and intercultural communication. He is a member of the North American Academy of Liturgy, the Catholic Theological Society of America, the International Societas Liturgica, and the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM). Fr. Manalo also holds the position of Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) since 2007. In July of 2018, Fr. Manalo was selected the Pastoral Musician of the year by NPM. The award surprised him. He was humbled and grateful, but noted that many pastoral musicians were deserving of the honor. Upon receiving the award he said, “it’s an affirmation that the people of God have been singing my music, and it’s my response to God’s grace.” Fr. Manalo also stated “Music is one of the most powerful symbols and artistic forms to inspire people’s imagination, to bring people back to God, through the nuances of the Gospel message. I have always believed that music is one of the most important tools for welcoming, drawing in, and inviting new encounters. Music touches the heart, and brings another dimension to what people might hear in the homily.” We couldn’t agree more! “The Lord is kind and merciful, merciful is the Lord!”

If you are 55 or older, join us for a luncheon in the Social Hall following the 12:15pm Mass

Wednesday, March 6th Come and enjoy a special Lenten luncheon and Irish desserts

at FIRST WEDNESDAYS RECREATION*

*First Wednesdays are in March-June; and Sept.-Dec. *Free but donations always appreciated (Working or unable to attend, but want to cook, bake or serve —email Veronica at jcvcsc@gmail.com or leave your name with Eileen or Alice in the office..769-0025)

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THE SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 24, 2019

First Reading: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23

Saul wanted to harm David and went into the desert to locate him. David and his companion Abishai visited Saul and his troops while they slept. Abishai wanted to kill Saul, but David would not allow it, as he refused to kill the Lord’s anointed. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:45-49

Paul portrays Adam as the first physical man and Jesus as the first man to give us our spirituality. One man was formed from dust, the other send down from heaven. Just as we resemble the first being physically, we should model ourselves after Jesus spiritually. Gospel: Luke 6:27-38

Jesus explains that loving only people who love us is no great achievement. He also reminds us that doing a favor for someone while expecting something in return is not what he asks of us. Instead, we should emulate God by being compassionate and non-judgmental, even towards individuals who hate and mistreat us.

The Food Pantry is in need of canned vegetables (regular and unsalted), canned soup and canned fruit. Please check expirations date. We are grateful for your donations.

BE INFORMED

We hope you are enjoying the free parish subscription to www.formed.org which gives you access to quality Catholic on line programs, movies, audios, and books. Simply register with parish code CKV8KK and enjoy On the 23rd was the A Memorial of St. Polycarp, Bishop, Martyr. Listen to: Swimming Upstream, Lessons from the Early Church Fathers, or The Logic of Being Catholic.

ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY

Please join the members of the Rosary Altar Society next Sunday, March 3rd at 9:30am at Our Lady of Pompeii Chapel for the recitation of the Rosary before the 10:00am Mass.

The Youth Ministry consists of our Youth Group and the CYO Basketball program. To join Youth Group, teens should just show up at any meeting and sign in with the youth leaders. ALL 9th-12th graders are welcome. The YG’s main focus is on service and social justice. We meet most Sundays @ 6:15pm. We have Youth Masses the first Sunday of each month (Starting in Oct). The CYO Basketball Program consists of K-2 Clinics as well as teams from 3rd-12th grades. When we have enough adult volunteers we will also run a CYO track and field program. If you have any questions please email: Tom-conaty@hiparish.org

YOUTH GROUP ●Feb. 24th—Youth Group Meeting at 6:15pm ●Mar. 3rd—Youth Mass at 5:15pm, followed by Youth Group Meeting at 6:15pm. ●Mar. 17th—Youth Group Meeting at 6:15pm ●Mar. 24th—Cottage School visit at 2:30pm