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The Bells of St. Mary’s
The Church of the Immaculate Conception
Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
January 24, 2021
The Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal— Sharing God’s Gifts
The Gospel of today tells us the story of the calling of the first apostles. Simon Peter and Andrew, James and John left their nets, their boats, and even their father Zebedee to follow Our Lord. Fishing was their livelihood. It was everything they had but Jesus was well worth it. Was it a sacrifice? Indeed it was. But there was something in Jesus’ invitation that they couldn’t resist. His eyes beckoned, they felt it in their hearts, and they realized that they wanted to be with Him forever.
Today Jesus calls us too. In our work, in our dealings with others, in our self-sacrifice for strangers, and the people we love. We have felt this strongly and our courage has been put to the test through the events of the past year, from the effects of natural disasters and civil unrest to the global pandemic. I know that for many of you the hardship continues. I know that many people are still suffering. But through it all, we remain united as a family; we remain united in Christ. We recognize in the vulnerable and the needy, the image of the suffering Christ who is reaching out to us. As Jesus said, whatever you did for the least of my brothers and sisters, you did for Me.”
It is in this light of self-sacrifice and love of neighbor that I appeal to you once again for your generosity in contributing to the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal.
Some of you may have received a letter from Cardinal Dolan explaining the appeal. But allow me to briefly explain the goals of the fund.
Where will the money go?- To support financially-stricken parishes, many of which are struggling to service the faithful
- To support feeding programs and other essential human services
- To support our Catholic schools and various faith formation activities
- To contribute to the education of new parish priests
- To care for our retired priests who continue to pray and make sacrifices for us
- And, as we learned from 2020, to set aside funds to deal with the COVID-19 crisis
The total goal of the Archdiocese for this year is $21 million. Our parish goal is $35,500. So each family will be given the opportunity to make a one-time gift or commit to a monthly pledge. You can make your donations online through www.cardinalsappeal.org.
I understand that your situation may have changed and I invite you to prayerfully consider a contribution and participate in this year’s appeal. For those of you who will participate for the first time, and for those of you who have been participating in our online Masses, thank you very much for your effort and commitment to remain connected with the parish. Your participation is vital to the success of the Cardinal’s Appeal. Again, you can make your donations online through www.cardinalsappeal.org/donate.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. I know that with God’s grace, all things are possible and with Him, we can achieve all things.
Who have been participating in our online Masses, thank you very much for your effort and commitment to remain connected with the parish. Your participation is vital to the success of the Cardinal’s Appeal. Again, you can make your donations online through www.cardinalsappeal.org/donate.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. I know that with God’s grace, all things are possible and with Him, we can achieve all things. -
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Mass Schedule
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English: Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 7:30am & 11:00am
Spanish: Saturday-7:00pm, & Sunday-9:00am
Arabic: Sunday-12:30pm
Weekdays:
English-8:15am & 12:05pm, Spanish– Thursday 7:00pm
Eve of Holy days: 5:00pm,
Holy Days: 8:15am, 12:05 pm 7:00pm
First Fridays: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament- 11:00am to 12 noon in English & 7pm in Spanish
Mass Intention: To request a Mass, you may go the rectory; send an email to icmary@gmail.com: or call the parish office at 914-963-0156. Please include your contact number. Thank you -
Sacraments
Confessions:
English-
Monday to Fridays: 11:45-12noon
Saturday 11:45-12noon & 4:30-5:00pm
Spanish-
Friday’s 11:30-12 noon and
In the Rectory-
Monday & Friday 3:00 - 5:00pm
Sick Calls– Any hour Day or Night
Baptism:
In English–
the last Sunday of the month at 3:00pm (please call ahead and make an appointment with Fr. Anthony)
In Spanish–
The 2nd Saturday of the month at 2:30pm (please call ahead and make an appointment with Fr. George)
Marriages-
In order to provide sufficiently time for the Marriage Preparation Course, please call the parish office and ask to speak with any of the priests at least six months in advance. -
Websites
The Cardinal’s Appeal http://cardinalsappeal.org/
Archdiocese of NYhttps://archny.org/
The Vatican: www.news.vatican
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Heb 9:2-3, 11-14Responsorial Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9Gospel Mk 3:20-21
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