Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4; 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14;

October 3, 2010

Twenty-seventh Sunday

in Ordinary Time

Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4; 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14;

Luke 17:5-10[#141C]

“Beloved: I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control… Take as your norm the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Guard this rich trust with the help of the Holy Spirit that dwells within us.”… “The apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith.’”

The late celebrated spiritual writer Henri Nouwen is remembered for his beautiful work “With Open Hands,” a photo essay that allows us to catch a glimpse of the difference between open hands and a clenched fist.

As Paul addresses his disciple Timothy, he reminds him of the potential which came from the imposition of hands. The celebration of the sacraments of our church includes the laying on of hands at priestly ordination and confirmation. The gesture calls for the Holy Spirit to come and fill the life of the one celebrating the sacrament.

On the day of your baptism, as you were marked with the cross of Christ and anointed with the sacred chrism, you were set apart and the spirit of power and love and self control were requested for you. It is that treasure or trust which Paul looks to today as he speaks to Timothy and you.

I ask, how can I ‘stir into flame’ that gift which was conferred upon me. As a spark can start a blaze, we ask that the same spirit may mark our lives.

HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly

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Dearest Fr. John.
At the end of my stay with you, the other Dominican confreres, and with the people from the parish of St. Joseph’s Church, I would like to express to each one my deep and sincere thanks for your fraternal hospitality. Since my arrival last February, for my sabbatical, I have had a wonderful time with you! The proof is that as I leave at the end of September it seems to me that I arrived among you only just last week, I think that this is the best sign of just how happy I was with you.
First of all, my thanks go to you and the other members of the Dominican Community. With you I have shared time in prayer, ministry and fraternity. Your sense of hospitality with the many guests who were at St. Joseph’s House during these months, your ministries and preaching to the university students at NYU, in the Parish and through the mass media are examples to our Order and as how your charisma can bear fruit. At the same time, my thanks go to Mrs. Joanna and Mrs. Georgina; Mr. Ben (the best cook in NY!!!), Charlie, Jurek, Michael, Hector, John Paul, Tom, Carlos, and Alfonso, each one of them was very kind to me and was always available in every situation: I felt right at home thanks to them.
In addition, my thanks go to the parishioners and the other people I met during these months at St. Joseph’s Church, especially during the daily and Sunday Masses. Among them, a very special thank you to Michael, Sr. Alice who was very helpful to me in improving my English, and above all to Mrs. Yolanda for her time and generosity in all these months.
Last, but not least, my most sincere thanks go to the faithful who have assisted my Eucharistic celebrations (especially Sr. Rita, Mrs. Máire, Mrs. Rhe, and Mrs. Sirikit, Mr. Michael, George, Paul Carlos, Andy, and James). Thanks to your patience and virtue shown in listening to my poor English (I will repeat everywhere that the pews of St. Joseph’s Church are full of heroes and martyrs!!!), and for your fraternal support and friendship!
During these months I walked almost every day along the Hudson River. At a certain point on the promenade there is a little square with a monument with this inscription: “I can sail without wind, I can row without oars, but I cannot part from my friend without tears.” Beyond all the possible words (especially in English for me!), this sentence reflects my feelings at this moment, and I am certain of its understanding on your behalf. Pray for me and I assure you that I will keep you in mine.
Yours, in St. Dominic our Father,
Fr. Bruno, O.P
We mourn the passing for two from our community.
Ruth Hill was a daily communicant, and served as an occasional hospitality minister at our 11:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. Her wake will be at the Parazzo Funeral Home 199 Bleecker St., Sun, Oct 3 at p.m.
William Reilly’s wake will be at Greenwich Village Funeral Home, 199 Bleecker St., Mon, Oct 4 at 10:45 a.m.
Please pray for them.
The Jay D’Amico Trio, with Greg D’Amico and Vinnie Favara
Sat. Oct 16th @ 7 pm at St. Joseph’s
Selections from Nocturne, Tuscan Prelude, Ponte Novello, Envisage
“When it comes to blending jazz and classical music D’Amico has few peers…” Jack Bowers, AllAboutJazz.com
People around the world are crying for water. With God’s help, we can provide. Join Pax Christi Metro New York at its Fall Assembly, Waters of War, Waters of Peace, on Saturday, October 16th from 1 to 4:30 PM in Maroney Theatre,
St. Francis College, Brooklyn
For registration details, contact 212-420-0250 or

For 8th graders and their parents
Regis High School Open House
An all-scholarship Jesuit secondary
school for boys
55 East 84th Street, NYC, 212-288-1100
Saturday, October 16th
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Contact: Eric Di Michele, Admissions

Children's Religious Ed Program
We are registering Pre-Kindergarten age children in the program. Start your child’s introduction of Christ as early as five. It makes a REALLY big difference.
Happy to relate that we have the largest number of students—eighty—for Religious Ed this year, they are being taught by 16 catechists.

FEAST DAYS, SCRIPTURE CITATIONS

AND SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

SATURDAY, October 2 The Guardian Angels

Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17/Mt 18:1-5, 10

12:10 PM Rose Arias

5:30 PM Anne Alfano

SUNDAY, October 3

9:00 AM

11:30 AM Helen Nosol

6:00 PM Sr. Teresa Geraghty (living)

MONDAY, October 4 St. Francis of Assisi, religious founder

Gal 1:6-12/Lk 10:25-37

12:10 PM Carl & Angelo Conetta

5:30 PM

TUESDAY, October 5

Gal 1:13-24/Lk 10:38-4

12:10 PM Catherine Martin

5:30 PM Patrick O’Neill

WEDNESDAY, October 6 St. Bruno, priest, Bl. Marie-Rose Durocher, virgin

Gal 2:1-2, 7-14/Lk 11:1-4

12:10 PM Marie Mazza

5:30 PM Laura Newman (living)

THURSDAY, October 7 Our Lady of the Rosary

Gal 3:1-5/Lk 11:5-13

12:10 PM Marie Mazza

5:30 PM

FRIDAY, October 8

Gal 3:7-14/Lk 11:15-2

12:10 PM Mary O’Donnell

5:30 PM

SATURDAY, October 9 St. Denis, bishop, and his companions, martyrs, St. John Leonardi, priest

Gal 3:22-29/Lk 11:27-28

12:10 PM Mary Johnson

5:30 PM

MONTHLY PARISH ACTIVITIES

Sunday
10:00 AM / Children’s Religious Studies / Casserly
10:00 AM / Scripture Discussion / Library
2:30 PM / Roman Forum Lectures / Casserly
7:00 PM / Grad Law / Casserly/Rectory
Monday
6:30 PM / Centering Prayer / Church
7:00 PM / YACHT Club for Young Adults / Casserly/Library
Tuesday
7:00 PM / Aquinas Circle of Undergraduates / Casserly/Library
Wednesday
6:30 PM / Korean Catholic Students / Casserly/Library
Thursday
6:30 PM 1st /mo / Pax Christi Bd Mtg / PCMNY
7:00 PM / Newman Club / Casserly/Library
Friday
6:00 PM 1st/mo / Novena/ Sacred Heart / Church
6:15 PM / St. Egidio Prayer / Church
Saturday
10:00-3:00 PM / Soup Kitchen / Casserly
12:30 PM 1st/mo / Blessing of the Sick / Church
6:00 PM / Alcoholics Anonymous / Casserly