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Mass Intentions: Week of March 8th
| Day | Time | Intention | Requested By | Living or Deceased |
| Saturday | 5:00 p.m. | For the Parishioners | ||
| Sunday | 9:00 a.m. | Francis Donlon Antoinette and Peter LiMarzi | Doris E. Motl The LiMarzi Family | Deceased Deceased |
| 11:00 a.m. | Elizabeth R. Herko Edward J. Herko | Father Tim Father Tim | Deceased Deceased | |
| Monday | 8:00 a.m. | No Mass | ||
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m. | Holy Souls in Purgatory | The Danahy and Sammel Families | |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. | Joanne Coza | The Radelich Family | Deceased |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m. | For the Deceased Parishioners | ||
| Friday | 8:00 a.m. | Holy Souls in Purgatory | The Antonecchia Family | |
| Saturday | 5:00 p.m. | William Muldoon | Father Tim | |
| Sunday | 9:00 a.m. | Eugene J. Malone | The Malone Family | Deceased |
| 11:00 a.m. | Bill Marino The Falls Family | The Impastato Family Bob and Rosemary Byrnes | Deceased Deceased |
The Bread and Wine are offered in memory of
Eugene J. Malone, Jr.
Requested by the Malone Family
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Parishioners,
I was invited to speak at the St. Dominic’s Council of the Knights of Columbus (Thornwood) on Wednesday, January 21. My talk was entitled, “Journeying with the Psalms”. The objective was to ‘introduce’ the participants to the Psalms in general while focusing on different categories. One of the categories was “The Penitential Psalms”.
God calls us to repentance not only during Lent but every day of our lives. And the need to turn and return to God is captured in the Old Testament, particularly in the psalms. Because I am limited to space (even as editor), I will briefly introduce you to the Penitential Psalms for your reading pleasure during Lent. You can google them on your own for your spiritual nourishment.
Psalm 6: “Have Pity on Me, Lord, For I am Weak” This Psalm is an example of a “prayer psalm,” in which a voice calls for God to come and act as the Savior. The voice cries out for mercy and healing.
Psalm 32: “Then I Declared My SinTo You” This Psalm opens with one of the most famous lines in the Bible: “Out of the depths, I call to you, Lord; Lord, hear my cry!”
Psalm 38: “I Am Very Near to Falling” This Psalm has raw emotions, stating the problem and the pain. The equation here is sickness and sin which is theologically problematic.
Psalm 51: “Restore to me the Gladness of your Salvation” This Psalm stands as a masterpiece in the Bible. The Psalmist opens with a cry for mercy.
Psalm 102: “They Perish, But You Remain” This Psalm mixes lament and praise with anguished resignation.
Psalm 130: “Let Israel Hope in the Lord” This Psalm opens with one of the most famous lines in the Bible. This is a psalm of hope and affirmation.
Psalm 143: “For I Am Your Servant” The Psalmist expects to triumph and have reason to hope in God’s merciful love.
The above seven psalms hold seven voices crying to God for mercy and forgiveness. You are encouraged to choose one of them. Read and pray the Psalm during Lent so to have an impact on your life.
I concluded my talk with these Key Takeaways:
*The Psalms is the longest book in the Bible
* Various authors, including King David, contributed to the compilation of the Psalms
*The Psalms offer insights into the liturgy
*They provide a means for Believers to connect with God on a personal and emotional level
* The Psalms continue to inspire and challenge readers today, offering comfort, encouragement, and a deeper connection with the Divine
Blessings,
Fr. Tim
The Word of God
Reading I: Exodus 17: 3-7 For the third time, the Israelites gripe and whine about their discomforts since leaving Egypt and blame Moses. The rock of Horeb that miraculously pours out water is, according to St. Paul, a sign of Christ giving us the living water of Baptism.
Reading II: Romans 5: 1-2, 5-8 Justified people are endowed with virtues, and so they are able to become more like Christ through suffering. The dying of Christ shows us the depths of God’s unconditional love.
The Gospel: John 4: 5-42, or 4: 5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42. Centuries of hate between Jews and Samaritans is the background of this famous episode. Jesus breaks tradition in order to speak to the unnamed woman about His identity and the Good News of salvation. We receive a short course in what evangelization is all about.