HOLY INNOCENTS PARISH WE GATHER TO PRAISE, TO BLESS AND TO PROCLAIM.

431 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570 (914) 769-0025,FAX: (914) 747-2476 Website: www.hiparish.org

Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-3pm, Sat: 11am-5pm, Sun:9am-1pm

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

Our Lady of Pompeii, Saratoga Avenue Sunday: 10:00am; Daily: 8:45am

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. 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.

PARISH STAFF Fr. Hugh L. Burns, OP, Pastor

Fr. Daniel Davies, OP Fr. Frank Sutman, OP Fr. Gregory Doherty, OP Sr. Kathleen O’Hanlon, OP

Gerard Roggemann 769-3297 Director of Religious Education Joe DeSanctis 514-8731 Music Director Eileen Bruehl 769-0025 x11 Parish Coordinator Thomas Conaty 769-0025 x30 Youth Minister Barbara Mackin 769-0025 x22 Business Manager afortino@hiparish.org Bulletin Editor

July 17, 2016

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Monday Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23;

Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday

Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 85:2-8; Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday

Jer 1:1, 4-10; Ps 71:1-4a, 5-6ab, 15, 17; Mt 13:1-9 Thursday

Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Ps 26:6-7ab, 8-11; Mt 13:10-17 Friday

Jer 3:14-17; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Saturday

Jer 7:1-11; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11; Mt 13:24-30 Sunday

Gen 18:20-32; Ps 138:1-3, 6-8; Col 2:12-14; Lk 11:1-13

Evening Vigil 5:15 Charles, Rosemarie and Charles, Jr. Conover 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 Our Parishioners 9:00 Imola Paolucci 10:00 (OLP) Bill Caldera 11:00 Antonio Casasanta 5:15 Carmen Curzio Monday, Weekday 7:00 James Patrick Sullivan 8:45 (OLP) Michael Costa Tuesday, Weekday 7:00 Rita Olivieri 8:45 (OLP) Theresa Hamer Wednesday, Weekday 7:00 Annie & William Egan 8:45 (OLP) Mary Utschig Thursday, Weekday 7:00 Gerard Hay 8:45 (OLP) Giosina Tucci Friday, Saint Mary Magdalene 7:00 Maureen Corry 8:45 (OLP) Dr. Thomas Leonhardt Saturday, Weekday 7:00 Maureen Corry 8:45 (OLP) Margaret and Frank Carufo Evening Vigil 5:15 Ellen and Sandy Robinson 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 Our Parishioners 9:00 Andrew Prior 10:00 (OLP) Lisa Paolucci 11:00 Joanne Desjardin 5:15 Rita Olivieri

2016 FINANCE CORNER

Regular Maintenance

Parish Pay June $ 9,786.32 $ 1,504.67 July 3 $ 7,135.50 Church in Africa $ 1,426.00 July 10 $ 7,073.69 $ 2,103.00

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

Dennis Catozella, Jimmy Fleming, Joyce Scholz Deborah Migliorini, Antonio Soto, Mary Pat & Jack McMahon, Betty Burns, Meghan Rizzo, Mary Renna, Walter Salat, Barbara Walters, Juan Portillo, Jacques Padawer, Kathy FioRito, Edythe Proehl, Bonnie Proudian, Jeanne Cibirka, Lucia Carlucci, Jennifer Schneider, Elsie Vernon, Richard Colucci, Maria Provenzano, Lee Franco, Adele Casagrande, Joseph Drago, Gabrielle Sanchez, Rose Puller, Olivia Bendus, Linda Iorizzo, Judy Chriss, Jane Chitty, Jerry Brennan, Jean Balzone, Bernadette Harris, Angela Lynch, Robert Iovino, Beth Frankoviac, Bartholomew Hickey, Rocco Zacarolli, Robert Sarro, Irene Ramirez, Eleanor Stockel, Nate Smith, Matthew Ryan Taylor, Nicholas Torres, Baby Hazel, Cathy Policastro, Edwina Hickey, Mary Bachmann, Jaspare Miranda, Stephen Mercatili, Margaret Sardella, Ray Aldes, Cissy Patane, Arthur Woods, Rose Cipriano, Bill Vestal, Hernan Rebagliati, Bridget Tidd, Tom Brennan, Jane Richardson (Dublin, Ireland), Helen Burton

www.parishpay.com

or call 1-866-727-4741 ext. 1

We extend our sympathy and promise of prayers to the family and friends of Fr. William Gannon, OP, Julia Ruffalo (mother of Judy Giampia).

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Pastor’s Poetry Post-It

“The Pleasures of Friendship”

The pleasures of friendship are exquisite, How pleasant to go to a friend on visit! I go to my friend, we walk on the grass, And the hours and moments like minutes pass.

“Stunt Leones”

In consolidating at the very start The position of the Early Christian Church. The lions who ate the Christians on the sands of the arena By indulging native appetite played has now been Seen a not entirely negligible part In consolidating the very start The position of the Early Christian Church. Initiatory rights are always bloody Liturgically sacrificial hue And if the Christians felt a little blue— Which people being eaten often do. Theirs was the death, and there was a crown undying, A state of things which must be satisfying. My point which up to this has been obscured Is that it was the lions who procured By chewing up blood gristle flesh and bone The martyrdoms on which the church has grown. I only write this poem because I thought it rather looked As if the part the lions played was being overlooked. By lions’ jaws great benefits and blessing were begotten.

Stevie Smith (1902-1971, British) THE WEEK AHEAD IN THE PARISH

Monday, July 18th: 11:00am—Lectio Divina 7:00pm—”Summer Series” with Brother Paul and Brother Hyacinth Wednesday, July 20th: 5:00pm—”Veggie Tale Movie Night”

The Pantry is very low on food. For the month of July we are in need of the following donations:

Canned Peaches, Oatmeal, Chef Boyardee, Pasta and Pasta Sauce, Coffee, Jello, Jelly, Salad Dressing, Ketchup, Mayo,

Cookies

Please check expirations dates on all donations. We are very grateful for your generosity.

SACRISTAN We are still in great need of a sacristan.

This is a paid position with a modest stipend. If you are interested in this position

please call the Parish Office at 769-0025.

Baptized in the name of The Trinity

How to live each day with the Father, Son, and Spirit, with insights and

Stories from the lives of Dominican saints.

Talk and discussion from 7:00-8:00pm in the Holy Innocents Social Hall. All are welcome. Refreshments provided.

Monday, July 18th:

Saved by the Son Seeking Mercy with B. Anthony Neyrot, Apostate

and Martyr

Monday, July 25th:

Christian Personality Finding Identity in the Spirit with

St. Mary Magdalene (O.P.)

FR. TERENCE QUINN, OP

Fr. Quinn’s new address is:

St. Vincent Ferrer Priory 869 Lexington Avenue

NY, NY 10065

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CHASE THE GAME

SUMMER BASKETBALL CLINIC FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

St. Theresa Gymnasium 300 Dalmeny Road

Briarcliff Manor

MONDAY, AUGUST 22—FRIDAY, AUGUST 26

$150 for Week or $35 a Day

9am-12pm Grades 2-4 and 12pm-3pm Grades 5-8

Directors Tom Murray and Bob Delle Bovi Please call (914) 320-5297

www.chasethegame.com

(day camp page)

CY0—TRACK

Our CYO is pleased to announce that we will once again be offering a summer track program (K- 6

th

grades). Holy Innocents’ very own Kieran Moran, for-mer track standout at Manhattan College and accom-plished marathoner, will once again be overseeing the program. All are welcome. In addition, our program has expanded the series of dates from six to eight. Registration fee is $40 per child and can be accessed through our online system: http://holy.light.sportspilot.com/SummerTrack.aspx This fee includes all of the listed dates, a T Shirt and an end of program pizza party. Each clinic will be held on the following dates from 6:30PM to 7:30PM, at the Pleasantville HS Turf:

Monday, July 18 Thursday, July 21 Monday, July 25,

Thursday, July 28, and Monday, August 1

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Have a good Summer! Religious Education Office on restricted summer hours.

For information and to register please visit:

pvillevbs.org

The Music Ministry of Holy Innocents wishes to extend a fond farewell and the best of luck to our friend, Fr. Jordan McConway. Throughout his time at Holy Innocents, Fr. Jordan has always supported our musical efforts and we are very grateful. We have been especially appreciative to Fr. Jordan for making a special effort to address the children during the 9:00 AM mass and use language, imagery and the occasional prop to give the scripture and the liturgy meaning for them. Our children’s choir often joined the other children of the parish on the altar for his homilies that encouraged their participation. All of us wish Fr. Jordan continued success as he begins his new assignment in the diocese of Trenton, New Jersey. We thank him for his service to Holy Innocents, and his participation in our endeavors, including his consistent presence in our annual Lessons and Carols presentation.

All the best, Fr. Jordan!

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SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

First Reading: Genesis 18:1-10a The Lord appeared to Abraham, who saw three men standing near his tent. Sensing they were messengers, he hurriedly brought them food and water to refresh themselves. Upon leaving, the men told him that they would visit in a year, at which time his childless wife Sarah would have a son. Second Reading: Colossians 1:24-28 Paul discusses the suffering Christ endured for his Church. He describes his willingness to also endure suffering in Jesus' name. Paul hopes that through his sacrifices, many people will become complete in Jesus. Gospel: Luke 10:38-42 Jesus was welcomed into the home of a woman named Martha. She complained to Jesus that her sister Mary sat listening to him instead of helping with the tasks of entertaining. Jesus told Martha that her sister had chosen the more important task, and should be allowed to listen.

FAMILY MASS

A warm thank you to all the families and religion classes that participated in the Family Masses

at Holy Innocents, this year. You are an inspiration to all !

The Family Mass invites children, individuals or whole families, to take an active role in the Mass. No previous experience necessary. The Family Masses are celebrated at the 9:00am Mass, on the first Sunday of the month, from October to June.

If you or your family would like to participate in a Family Mass next year, please contact Christine McCarvill at Christinehort@aol.com or 914 449-6641.

Energize your faith through this worthy service….

The Pleasantville Lions Club will be sponsoring its 5th Annual Hole-in-One Golf Tournament at Farrows Field on Saturday, July 23rd starting at 10:00 AM (rain date Sunday starting at 11:00). Proceeds from the tournament will benefit The Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Please come out and help support this event.

“LIFE LINE SCREENING” Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will host their non-invasive and painless health screenings at Holy Innocents on Wednesday, August 10th. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 Vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. To register for this event, please call 1-888-653-6450 to register for your screening and to receive a $10 discount or visit: lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.

EMERGENCY BLOOD DRIVE Mount Pleasant Community-Valhalla Lions Club is sponsoring a blood drive on Thursday, July 28th 4:00pm to 8:30pm at Holy Name of Jesus in Valhalla to help replenish the blood inventories at a very critical time. All blood types are needed, but especially Rh-: O-, B- and A-. Please remember to bring ID and eat and hydrate well. Give the gift of life— be a blood donor.

PENNY SOCIAL

Our summer “Penny Social” sponsored by the Family Events Committee was wonderful evening! All who attended enjoyed themselves. Thank you to all the parishioners who donated new gifts. Your generosity enabled the committee to award over 200 prizes to lucky recipients. A big “Thank You” to the adults, teens and children who set up the hall on Wednesday, to those who baked delicious and decorative cakes for our famous “Cake Walk”, to all who worked at the Penny Social, cleaned up and to all who attended and supported our Penny Social. A very special “Thank You” to Jackie Kovatch, Danielle Dispenza and Tricia Mooney who served as chairpersons for the Penny Social; they did an excellent job! Without them and the many people who worked with them, this event would not have been possible. Thanks also to Paul Dispenza who was superb in calling the prizes! It was truly a parish event. God bless you all.

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Come Join Us for our Monthly

PJ, Pizza & Movie Night Picnic Style!

We’ll find out together from VeggieTales just how much

GOD WHALEY LOVES US

WHERE: Holy Innocents Social Hall

WHEN: Wednesday, July 20, 2016

TIME: 5:00 – 6:30

BRING: A blanket or chair, A smile to share!

COST: $5.00 per family (of 4)

$2.00 additional per person

RSVP: With # of people in family to

withchristinourhearts@yahoo.com or simply fill out form and leave in the box

in main office by July 15th

(we will accommodate late RSVPs and walk-ins but please email above address

as soon as possible even on the day of event so we have enough pizza to go

around!!) --------------------------------------------

VeggieTales Movie Night

NAME OF FAMILY: _____________________________________

NUMBER OF ATTENDEES: _________________

AMOUNT ENCLOSED: ________________