February 22, 2021
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"Formed"
Multimedia Resources"Formed" is from the Archdiocese of NY to open the door to a multitude of Catholic resources: Movies, Books, Audio Books...all designed to give the parishioners a rich series of Faith Formation Programs. Our Parish Code is: R7NKN8. The link to the Archdiocese information page is: here. The link to take you to the source itself is: https://formed.org/ . There are some very interesting FREE multimedia items available.
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Current Mass Schedules:
Sunday Masses:
Saturday Evening - 5:30 PM | Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM
[No 7:00 PM for Summer hrs]
Daily Mass:
Monday through Friday - 9:00 AM and 12:10 PM | Saturday 9:00 AM
Holy Days of Obligation:
5:30 PM on the Eve of Holy Day
9:00 AM, 12:10 PM, 7:00 PM on the actual Holy Day
Nocturnal Adoration Schedule
Tantum Ergo Sacramentum, veneremur cernui.
(On bended knee, let us worship so great a Sacrament.)
[Currently Streaming Sunday Masses only - recorded at the 5:30pm Vigil - join our FlockNote group below to be added to the Notification List for when Mass is "Live"....]
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First Sunday of Lent, February 21st
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Msgr. Nevin's Six Year Evaluation:
This year, Monsignor Nevin will be completing his six-year term as Pastor of Saint Aedan Parish. In keeping with Archdiocesan policy, an evaluation of the parish has begun. Parishioners and staff, who wish to do so, may write letters with their own comments about our parish and the pastoral leadership of the parish. Please address your letters to:
The Office of Priest Personnel Archdiocese of New York
1011 First Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Letters should be received no later than February 28, 2021. Any correspondence received after the deadline will NOT be included in the evaluation process. -
A Message from the Pastor
RENEW & REBUILD – GOOD NEWS
The town has given us final approval to move forward with the completion of our church driveway and parking lot project. Phase one - the complete excavation and reconstruction of our entire drainage system and driveway areas. Phase two - the re-surfacing and striping of all three of our church parking areas. Both are very costly.
Our last R&R report (11/2/20) showed that our parish had collected $1,011,561.37 of our total pledges of $1,440,475.98. (72%) This has been mostly spent over the past four years on our earlier R&R projects. Our present task is for us to collect $432,914.46 in outstanding pledges (28%). This is money we need to pay for the remaining and biggest project of all.
While we are committed to completing the entire Phase One project – drainage & driveway area a.s.a.p. I think most of us would agree that it would be great if we could also, at the same time, do the Phase Two repaving & striping project. However, we would need to start banking a lot of that outstanding pledge money at a much faster rate than we have been seeing. During these challenging times, when a lot of our households are financially strapped, It remains to be seen if this is a realistic expectation.
Besides the Renew & Rebuild campaign, we are hoping that our more recent parishioners, who were not here during the R & R pledge drive, four years ago, would be willing to step up and make some generous donations to our PARISH Capital Fund. We really need you to become “stakeholders” in our parish and it’s future. Our Parish Capital Fund allows 100% of the money raised to remain right here in the parish. If wiling and financially able, please contact me [Msgr. Nevin]; I would be glad to talk it over with you.
As always, we are very grateful to all of you who have been so generous over these past few difficult months. You’ve been wonderful and, as pastor, I am truly grateful.
In Christ,
Msgr. Emmet Nevin
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Special Parish Events this Month...ish
St. Aedan's Food Pantry
Items needed for Christmas distributionPersonal Care items: Tooth brushes, Tooth Paste, Mouthwash, Liquid Hand Soap, Shampoo & Conditioner, Deodorant , Shaving cream and disposable razors, tissues, hand sanitizer and wipes, Rubbing alcohol and peroxide, Laundry detergent and fabric softener, sponges. Paper Products: Toilet Tissue, Paper Towels, Napkins, Paper Plates, Storage Bags & Alum Foil - Household Cleanser and general cleaning supplies
Socks for Men, Women, Children - store wrapped.
Cooking Oil, Condiments, Coffee & Tea incl Decaf., gravies (Brown, Beef, Chicken, Pork) Turkey not needed. Rice, Spaghetti O's, canned meats and hearty soups, salad dressings, cookies, pretzels, juice boxes, boxed milk.
Thank you beyond belief
Deacon Jim Maher -
Neighboring Parish / Community Happenings
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
Saint Margaret of Antioch Parish is inviting its neighbors to join a (6) week Bereavement Support Program starting Tuesday, February 9th. There will be two sessions: 10 AM for first time attendees and 11:30 AM for repeat attendees. Dates: February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16 Location: 115 W Central Ave, Pearl River, NY - Doyle Center (room behind the elevator) Note: face covering is a must, seating 6 feet apart, hand sanitizer available, space limited This is a safe place for the bereaved to share, to learn about grief & to receive support, empathy & acceptance. To register please call Tracey at the Parish Center Office, 845 735-4746.
CATHOLIC SISTERS' WEEK
The Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York, will be hosting a “Living Through COVID with Faith & Hope” Virtual Discussion for Catholic Sisters Week on March 4th at 3pm.Sr. Terry Rickard, President and Executive Director of RENEW International will be moderating the discussion, while event participants will hear from Sisters (Dr.) Mary Flood, Maggie McDermott, and Mary Eileen O’Brien on how they have used their faith and hope in their ministries to respond to the challenges of the pandemic.
· As Executive Director of the Tolentine Zeiser Community Life Center, Sr. Maggie's ministry impacts individuals in need throughout the Bronx as her organization provides affordable child care and homeless, HIV/AIDS, and immigrant services.
· Throughout the pandemic, Sr. Mary’s ministry as a Physician and Associate Professor of Medicine at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, and a Leadership Team member for the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, has been instrumental in developing protocols at the Motherhouse to ensure safe practices were in place to protect sisters and staff, including those who are high-risk.
· In her ministry, Sr. Mary Eileen, the President of Dominican College, has worked endlessly with administrators to develop safety and health guidelines for the school, in consideration of all its aspects and collaboration with all its constituents.
To register for this event, visit: https://pages.renewintl.org/livingthroughcovid, and for any questions, contact Katie Beckmann Mahon by
e-mailing kbeckmann@opblauvelt.org.
THE ROCKLAND RIGHT TO LIFE COMMITTEE, INC.
This worthy organization has experienced several retirements and is now reorganizing. We are currently accepting nominations for 2 officers, Vice Chair & Secretary, as well as Board Members. We honor your time. Most business is conducted via email, plus 6 in-person meetings annually. If you Respect Life and wish to support this cause please contact us at RocklandRightToLife@gmail.com, or call Tracey at 845 735-4746 x112.
IF YOU ARE FEELING ILL AT EASE...
Ed Day has put together a nice letter of resources for anyone feeling like they need someone to talk to... Remember - there is always someone around if you are feeling edgey or nervous - or just need some re-assurment! Click here and scroll down a bit, we included the entire letter on our Corona News Page.THERE ARE MANY INSPIRING ONLINE SERVICES
DURING THIS TIME OF SEPARATION
If you would be interested in "attending" any of these, here would be a good place to start. Just visit this PAGE. We will update it regularly as things get sent to us for recommendation... stay safe!! and trust in God!!!<------------------------------------------>In order to save some space, we have moved these older complete stories to another page. Please just click here - to go - there.
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Just a few more "OnLine" Resources for the Soul...
We have had a great response to our request fro people to sign-up for Formed. (As you can see the standing link at the top right of our page, it is a FREE to you program with TONS of interesting stories, lessons and multi-media experiences - for adults AND children of all ages!) Here are some upcoming programs which you may find interesting: https://watch.formed.org/what-to-watch - [I personally recommend Fr. Michael Schmitz's contributions].
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Flocknote Signup
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Facebook...
https://www.facebook.com/StAedansMedia Stop by and give us a like. We will be posting quick updates and bits of news or changes... share some pics....
Stations of the Cross (click)
Daily Rosary (click) -
Attention All Parishioners
Please notify the Rectory of any change of address. If you are a recent arrival to our Parish, or are in the process of moving away, please give our Parish Office a call. In order to receive your envelopes or any letters / documentation from the Parish, we need to have your correct address on file.
Thank you for your help in this matter.
If you got the postcard in the mail, THIS is the button for the
"GIVE ONLINE":
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Father Mike Schmitz
If you would like to spend several very enjoyable minutes listening to one of the most interesting lecturers working in the faith today, visit Fr. Mike's page by clicking here:
BullDogCatholic.org
HOMILIES or
"ASK FR. MIKE"
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Jon 3:1-10Responsorial Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19Gospel Lk 11:29-32
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Prayer to the Virgin Mary for our ProtectionO Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you,
Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith.
You, Our Lady of New York,
know what we need.
We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee,
joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the Father’s will
and to do what Jesus tells us:
He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us,
through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.We seek refuge under your protection,
O Holy Mother of God.
Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger,
O glorious and blessed Virgin.