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Mass Intentions: Week of May 5th
| Day | Time | Intention | Requested By | Living or Deceased |
| Saturday | 5:00 p.m. | Anthony Sacco Matthew Joseph Pianka | Louis and Marie Mercadante The Pianka Family | Deceased Deceased |
| Sunday | 9:00 a.m. | George Wynn Carla Mortelliti | The Wynn Family The LiMarzi Family | Deceased Deceased |
| 11:00 a.m. | George Gumina Sr. & Bernice Santini Paul Cantleberry | The Santini Family Linda and Robert Knapp | Deceased Deceased | |
| Monday | 8:00 a.m. | Charlie McAllister | The McAllister Family | Living |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m. | Marion Duignan | The Duignan Family | Deceased |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. | Joseph Masopust | The Basha Family | Deceased |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m. | Rose Anna Walsh COTM Catechists | Fr. Tim | Deceased Living |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m. | Joanne Coza | The Family | Deceased |
| Saturday | 5:00 p.m. | Mother’s Day Novena I | ||
| Sunday | 9:00 a.m. | Mother’s Day Novena II | ||
| 11:00 a.m. | Mother’s Day Novena II |
The Pastor’s Column – Week of May 5th
Dear Parishioners,
Tempus Fugit! Time Marches! Here we are in the fifth month of 2024, May. The month is dedicated to our Blessed Mother. The following hymn is appropriate as we “kick off” Mary’s month.
Bring Flowers of the Rarest
Bring flowers of the rarest
Bring blossoms the fairest,
From garden and woodland and hillside and dale;
Our full hearts are swelling,
Our glad voices telling
The praise of the loveliest flower of the vale!
Chorus:
O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today!
Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May.
O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today,
Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May.
O Virgin most tender,
Our homage we render,
Thy love and protection,
Sweet Mother, to win.
In danger defend us,
In sorrow befriend us,
And shield our hearts
From contagion and sin.
Our Second Graders, in our Religious Education Program, will present flowers to Mary during their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 11. This year Caroline Geary will crown Mary.
Throughout May, Marian hymns will be sung. Our very talented and capable cantors and organist will use their voices to render beautiful Marian hymns to honor Mary.
Sing of Mary!
Fr. Tim
The Word of God
Reading I: Acts 10: 25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Much activity occurs in Cornelius’ house. The main point in all this is that God’s love is to be revealed to the whole world, including that of the Gentiles.
Reading II: 1 John 4: 7-10 The Father’s love is proven by His sending of His only Son in expiation for our sins.
The Gospel: John 15: 9-17 Remaining in God’s love is a matter of keeping His commandments. The main one of those is that of loving one another as He has loved us.
Camp Marist
CAMP MARIST, located in New Hampshire, is now accepting applications for their 2024 Camp Season. The Marist Brothers USA runs the Camp and is an excellent/safe place for kids to have “THE BEST SUMMERS OF THEIR LIVES!” Enroll Now! Visit CAMPMARIST.org
CELEBRATING OUR 130TH ANNIVERSARY
Discussions are underway by the Parish Council for the celebration of our 130th Anniversary on Sunday, July 21st at the 11:00 a.m. Mass followed by a social. If you wish to serve on the Planning Committee or have any ideas, please contact Rebeca Ford at revarq@gmail.com
Church of the Magdalene’s Social Justice Corner
The Encyclical Laudato Si’ encourages us to be aware that our daily actions as a world community shape the future of our planet. As Spring approaches, the Social Justice Committee urges us to learn about and purchase native plants for our gardens. Teatown will sell native plants on May 11. The Native Plant Center at Westchester Community College will sell native plants on April 27. They also offer classes about the importance of native plants in sustainable gardening.
Schoolyard asphalt leads to skinned knees in many children. The Social Justice Committee urges us to contact senators/congresspeople to support th e Living Schoolyards Act (Senate Bill 1538) to replace asphalt with green spaces which will aid the environment. It is important to support legislation that promotes change.