20Thsunday in Ordinary Time

August 14, 2011

20thSunday in ordinary time

Is 56:1, 6-7/Rom 11:13-15, 29-32/Mt 15:21-28

“The foreigners who join themselves to the Lord, ministering to him, loving the name of the Lord, and becoming his servants – all who keep the Sabbath free from profanation and hold to my covenant, them I will bring to my holy mountain and make joyful in my house of prayer… ‘Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters.’”

We might be tempted to consider the scripture today as an interesting story for two groups who were not of the chosen people or elect. Somehow God would incorporate the foreigners, and the woman from the north, into His plan.

Are these not great passages to reflect upon as we consider the church in our country? At a time when some choose to walk away from the Lord, for whatever reason, our church is being enriched and revitalized by the presence of countless newcomers, immigrants, building the body of Christ with us.

We are blessed with ministers, priests and religious, coming to serve our communities. We thank God for the gift of their presence and generosity. As we look around our church, others join us in worship. They come to participate in our community, and they come as church from their rich traditions and experience of their native countries. Some have different customs of prayers, a novena or devotion. Some employ different music or languages. Some have been leaders in their respective communities, teaching, serving as catechists, exercising ministries. All have a hunger for the Lord and can contribute to the richness of our community.

Take a moment. Welcome someone you don’t know into the circle of your faith life. You will be the beneficiary.

HIS WORDTODAYby Rev. William J. Reilly

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Electricity for June 8-July- 8 $3,343.14

Water & Sewer 1 year- $5.422.00

Pest Control (monthly)- $483.86

Mass Hosts (3 mo.)- $770.82

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Did you know that the St. Joseph’s Soup Kitchen serves 400 people every week?

Would like to be a part of this great organization?

It’s simple, just come any Saturday to Caserly Hall, right around the corner from the main Church. You can volunteer for the meal prep shift, which begins at 10am or for the serving shift at 1pm. You might like it so much you’ll stay for both!

If you have any questions or would like more information, please email

Sunday School

It is not too early to consider introducing your child to God by enrolling in our Sunday School Program. Our children meet for their age appropriate treatment of the Sunday Scriptures and after Mass, continue to learn more of the Catholic Faith.

Anyone interested in participating in the program should contact Thom Sabatelli for more detailed information and/or registration forms. They can either email him at

Or call 1-917-602-1224. This will help us get an early start on estimating registers for each age group. Sunday School will resume in late September

EWTN TO OFFER EXTENSIVE COVERAGE OF WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011. Join Fr. Mark and Doug Barry of "Life on the Rock" as we bring you coverage of WYD in Madrid, August 16-21. Coverage will include on-location broadcasts that will keep viewers up-to-date on the events and activities of WYD, as well as interviews with young people attending. For more information go to Go to ewtn.com and click on "Channel Finder" to locate the television providers that carry EWTN in your area.

Note on the Feast of the Assumption

Nornmally, the Feast of the Assumption is a holy day of obligation. However, because if falls on a Monday this year, the obligation is dissmissed. There will still be a 12:10 and 5:30 Mass so please feel free to come and honor Our Lady.

FEAST DAYS, SCRIPTURE CITATIONS

AND SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

SATURDAY, August 13 Sts. Pontian and Hippolytus

Jos 24:14-29/Mt 19:13-15

12:10PM Celeste Richards

5:30PM Vincent Mascola (living)

SUNDAY, August 1420thSunday in Ordinary Time

Is 56:1, 6-7Rom 11:13-15, 29-32/Mt 15:21-28

9:00 AM Catherine Doyle (living)

11:30AM Catherine Doyle (living)

6:00 PM Joseph Imperato

MONDAY, August15Feast of the Assumption of the Bl. Virgin Mary

Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/1 Cor 15;20-27/Lk 1:39-56

12:10 PM Enrico, Luigia & Aldo Donati

5:30 PM Myra Mahon

TUESDAYAugust 16St. Stephen of Hungary

Jgs 6:11-24a/Mt 19:23-30

12:10 PM Christabel Magenyo

5:30 PM Karen Rustin

WEDNESDAY, August 17

Jgs 9:6-15/Mt 20:1-16

12:10 PM Vivian Ocampo

5:30 PM

THURSDAY,August 18

Jgs 11:29-39a/Mt 22:1-14

12:10PM Bruce Brown

5:30PM

FRIDAY,August 19St. John Eudes

Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22/Mt 22:34-40

12:10PM

5:30PM

SATURDAY,August 20St. Bernard

Ru 2:1-3, 8-11, 4:13-17/Mt 23:1-12

12:10PM

5:30PMMichael Sullivan

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