OUR LADY OF THE SACRED

HEART

120 Kings Highway/Tappan, New York 10983

Parish: 359-1230 • Fax: 359-1410 Religious Education: 365-2141

Web Site: www.olshtappan.com Secretary@olshtappan.com

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 3 PM

Clergy:

Rev. Francis Conka, C.O., Pastor Rev. Ravi Dasari, C.O., Parochial Vicar Rev. George J. Torok, C.O., Weekend Associate Rev. John Dwyer, Weekend Associate

The Oratorian Fathers: Rev. Roman Palecko, Rev. Vladimir Chripko; Rev. Thomas Kunnel; Rev. Martin Kertys

Staff: Kathryn Lavery, Parish Secretary Stan Kietur, Plant Supervisor

Religious Education: Anna Vero, Director; Anne Swann, Assistant Direc-tor

Parish Council: Bob Bechner, Martina Collins, Mary Anne Evangelist,

Michele Hanebuth, Mara Hauser, Mary Leggett, Joe Martin, Steven

Navedo, Tom Quinn, Nick Sfraga, Eileen Taylor, Anna Vero

Altar Servers: Martina Collins

Bulletin/Website: Mary Anne Evangelist

Eucharistic Ministers: Trudy Smith

Lectors: Tom Smith

Ushers: Ray Hayes

Liturgy , Learning and Outreach Committee Mary Anne Evangelist

Music Ministry: Organists: Brian Dwyer, John Piazza; Saturday Choir Director : Joan Deltoro; Sunday 10:30 AM Choir Director : Peggy Pome-roy; Sunday Leaders of Song : Mary Lynn Milazzo, Peggy Pomeroy, Keith Buterbaugh Choir Practice: Every Thursday 6 PM – 7:30 PM

Rosary Altar Society: Kathy Conway Meets Monday after the first Sunday, 8:15 PM , Sept.-June CYO Athletics: Mara Hauser Mommy and Me: Brenda Boysa and Lisa Connolly Every Fri. , 10 AM to Noon during the school year Knights of Columbus: Joe Martin St. Monica Prayer Group: Eleanor Klepper Meets every Tues., 7 PM in the Oratory Chapel to pray for their children.

Miraculous Medal Novena : Monday after Masses at 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 7:30 PM First Friday: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 9 AM-7 PM followed by confessions, Holy Rosary and 7:30 PM Mass

Sacrament of Penance Saturday, 4:30 PM and as announced.

Sacrament of Baptism Baptism: First Sunday of the month, 1:30 PM Preparation class: Third Tuesday of the month, 7:30 PM Please call the rectory as early as possible, no less than 6 weeks before the desired date, to make arrangements, attend the preparation class and provide required paperwork, including Godparent sponsor sheet.

Sacrament of Matrimony By appointment. Proper preparation is required. Please notify the priest at least three months in advance.

Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday 8 AM, 10:30 AM and 12 noon Weekdays: Monday, 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 7:30 PM Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 8:00 AM and 12:30 PM Sat, 9:00 AM followed by Saturday Morning Rosary

Twenty-ninth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

October 16, 2016

In today’s Gospel, through the

parable of the unjust judge and the

widow, Jesus encourages us to be

persistent in our prayer and never to

lose heart.

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Masses of the Week

Saturday, October 15: Feast of St. Teresa of Jesus,

Virgin, Doctor of the Church

5:00 PM Patrick Boyle

Sunday, October 16: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary

Time

8:00 AM Fr. John Moriarty

10:30 AM Brian Tracey

12 Noon Zelko & MariA Grbic

Monday, October 17: Feast of St. Ignatius of Antioch,

Bishop, Martyr

8:00 AM Patrick Brady / William Orange

12:30 PM Eileen Downing

7:30 PM Oratory Priests

Tuesday, October 18: Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist

8:00 AM Francis Donnelly & Rene Arcand

12:30 PM Patrick Egan

Wednesday, October 19: Feast of Sts. John de Brebeuf

and Isaac Jogues, Priests and Companions, Martyrs

8:00 AM Emelene Borden 2nd Anniversary

12:30 PM Leonard Sullivan

Thursday, October 20: Feast of St. Paul of the Cross,

Priest

8:00 AM Jean O’Dea

12:30 PM John McGrath

Friday, October 21

8:00 AM Patrick Brady

12:30 PM Eileen Downing

7:30 PM Our Lady of Fatima Healing Mass

Saturday, October 22: Feast of St. John Paul II, Pope

9:00 AM Corey P. Graney

5:00 PM John & Elaine Moreno

Sunday, October 23: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 AM Philomena Boyle / Joseph Lopez

10:30 AM Vincent Davis / Martin Burke 10th Anniver-

sary

12 Noon Josepha Quintas

From the Pastor:

The readings today focuses on relying on God and being persistent in doing so. Here’s a prayer from Blessed Charles Foucauld that will help us in this constant work of faith:

Lord, teach us to pray without ceasing, without losing a moment! Teach us to pray for ourselves, and still more for our neighbor, because “it is better to give than to re-ceive.” Help us to pray and to ask without being afraid to beg for even the greatest graces. The greater our peti-tions the more they will be worthy of being heard by you; they will demonstrate our faith, that faith which you de-sire of us. They will be one with your will, since you have in your heart the desire for the sanctification of all man-kind.

You teach us to ask… for your glory, for the conversion of men and for our own, for the perfect fulfillment of your will in us and in all men, for the Holy Eucharist and for grace for all men, for pardon for our sins and for those of others, help against temptations, deliverance from every sin, from every true evil in this life and in the next…. This, O Lord, is what you always want us to ask, this you will always grant us if we ask it of you with faith.

Amen.

God bless your week.

With love and prayers, Fr. Francis

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Marie Brady, Hadley and Connor Burns (infants) * Joseph Cammarata, Noreen Carberry, Richard

Carney, Johanna Castles, James Cody, Francis Conka Sr., Maria Conka * Austin DeGiorgio, Derek Delima, Tebby DeMaio, Baby Edward Dolan, Michael Doyle, Joseph Duffy, Catherine Moran Duplessis * Dorothy Ehmsen, Anna Evangelist * Dan Falvey, John Ferri, Sr., Rena Ferri, Sharon Foley * Shaun Green, Lucille Grippo * Donald Higgins * Guen Incigeri, Robert Incognoli * Margaret Kasper, Daniel Keywork, Matthew Kozak, Eileen Kunkel * Brooke Lefevre, Grace Leon, Rachel Lerch, Teresa Lynch * Catherine Mackenzie, Courtney Mazzella, Bro. Robert McGovern, William McGuire, Liam McGuire, Tommy McGuire, Patrick McKenna, Gerry McKeon, Kevin McSweeney, Dawn Mennillo, Maureen Moyse, Mary Mullany, Daniella Murphy * Emilia Orona * Iluminada Pagayunan, Toddler Christian Perez, Marie Piazza, Deanna Procuit * Maeve Quinn * Ernest Rispoli * Gloria Santiago, Joseph Scanlon, Theresa Schrettner, Joseph Smith, Hunter Sterling (child) * Dawn Taggart, Jim Thompson * William Urban * Mildred Vero * Jim Walsh * Anna Young, Joseph Young

Please join us in prayer this week for :

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The Pilgrimage Statue of Our Lady of Fatima is visiting

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish to honor her during

October, the month of special devotion to the Rosary

We urge you to find some time to pray the Rosary as often as possible, espe-cially during this month. The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be in the Chapel, Monday morning through Friday after the 12:30 Mass at which time she will be returned to the Church to be with us for weekend Masses. On Friday, October 21, there will be recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 PM , with the Sacrament of Rec-onciliation available also beginning at 7:00 PM. A Healing Mass will be offered at 7:30 PM in the Church.

Recitation of the Rosary, Mass and a farewell procession will bring her visit to a close on Friday, October 28 beginning at 7 PM .

This year, this beautiful devotion will be dedicated to the memory of Felicia Geraldi who was instrumental in bringing Our Lady of Fatima to us.

Please mark your calendar now and join us in this beautiful devotion.

The Parish of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart is excited to announce that we will begin the new church year on November 27 with all new, hardcover Missals which include the three liturgical cycles and permanently replace the paper ones which must be reor-dered each year.

Parishioners will have the opportunity to help defray the cost of these beautiful new books by donating or dedicating a copy in memory of a loved one. Names will be engraved on a thin plaque mounted inside the front cover. The named individu-als will then be prayerfully remembered by the every parishioner using the Missal at each Mass.

Please complete the form below and return it with your tax-deductible check of $50 made out to OLSH, one form for each book you would like to dedicate. Additional forms may be found at the back of the church or in the rectory. There are a limited number of Missals available. Parish response has been wonderful. Please note that donations will be accepted until Nov. 1 or until all Missals are reserved, whichever occurs first.

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NAMES CANNOT EXCEED 22 CHARACTERS INCLUDING SPACES

PLEASE CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AND PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

DONATED BY: ________________________________________________________________

Or

IN MEMORY OF:_________________________________________________________________

Your name ___________________________________ telephone # ____________________________

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Parish:

Mass Book for January, February and March : Will open at 9 AM on Monday, Octo-ber 17. Please see the Guidelines for reserving Masses on pg. 5 of this Bulletin

300 Club News: First prize $10,000.!!! Ten prizes of $500.!!! The 300 club is now 30 years old and has raised over $425,000. for OLSH! If you bought a 300 Club ticket last year, you should have received a letter to reserve your number for 2016. Reservations from current members must be received by October 30, after which these numbers will be released to people on the waiting list to be a part of this important par-ish fundraiser. The drawing will be held at a members only cocktail reception on 12/4 . If you have ques-tions or wish to be placed on the waiting list for an available number, please contact Christine and Peter Zinna at 845-359-4303. Don’t miss this opportunity to support our parish and have some fun too!

Second Collection for World Mission Sunday: This weekend, October 15/16. Be safe in your home !!! FALL PREVENTION Workshop: October 18 at 1:15 and 7:30 PM. Details on pg. 5 CYO COMEDY NIGHT Saturday, Oct. 22. , 7:30 PM Tickets available in the rectory. See details below or

on the website www.olshtappan.com Rosary Altar Society Halloween Bake Sale: Oct. 22—23 after all Masses. Plan to stop by to pick up a deli-

cious dessert! If you would like to donate a treat for sale please drop it off at the beginning of Mass. MEGA POCKETBOOK BINGO: Friday Nov. 11th. Proceeds benefit our Oratorian fathers. Details on pg. 5

Vendors Wanted for OLSH Annual Christmas Boutique December 3, 2016. Please contact Angela Fata aafata3@gmail.com or Mara Hauser spocketwrench@aol.com 359-0580 for more information .

Community: Immaculate Heart Academy Open House Sunday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. IHA’s Open House is a great opportunity to learn

about the school, the curriculum, and IHA’s artistic, athletic, and extracurricular programs. Members of the administration, faculty, and coaching staff will be on hand to answer questions. A second, evening Open House will be held Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Online pre-registration is requested at www.ihanj.com. Busing is now available for Rockland and Orange County, NY students. FMI:Call 201.445.6800 . IHA is located at 500 Van Emburgh Ave., Township of Washington, NJ 07676.

IONA College Rockland Graduate Center An MBA Information session will be held on Wednesday Oct. 19, 2016 at 6:00 pm at our

campus located at 2 Blue Hill Plaza in Pearl River, NY Call (845) 620-1350 or register online at ionaevents.org

Acoustic Café Music Series at Our Lady of Mercy will present a Pre-Halloween concert on Saturday, Oct. 22. Indie folk/rock pow-erhouse Scott Wolfson and Other Heroes & contemporary acoustic duo The Levins will bring their infectious music and sense of fun to the Acoustic Café for some Pre-Halloween musical mischief and collaboration in this co-bill concert! 8 PM showtime in OLM Academy, 25 Fremont Ave, Park Ridge. $20 advance online & $25 at the door. Tickets & artist infomation: www.cafeacoustic.org 201-573-0718 Refreshments included. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund for OLM’s twinning parish, St Vincent in Vallieres, Haiti. Our last concert will be a WHY Hunger benefit on Sunday, Nov 20th, with OLM parishioner & performer Joe D’Urso, Willie Nile & Marshall Crenshaw, with an opening set by Sarah Chesler, Chris Brown & Isabella Englert.

New notices are in blue

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Oct. 2, 2016 $ 6491. Oct. 4, 2015 $ 7282.

Thank you for your continued generosity. Envelopes provide an easy way to keep track of your annual charitable contributions. Please contact the rectory if you would like to use them.

OLSH Weekly Collection

All men of the parish are invited to attend the 2016 NY Archdiocese Men’s Conference Sat, Oct. 29 11AM—4

PM at the Westchester Hilton

Special Guests: Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza, Al Kelly CEO, planner of Superbowl XLVIII and Timothy Cardinal Dolan

$50. Conference fee—includes lunch To Register: www.archny.org/mensconference

Please advise the rectory if you are planning to attend.

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CYO

Presents A Comedy Night Fundraiser

Saturday October 22, 2016 OLSH Parish Hall Doors Open @ 7:30 PM $55/pp Includes Dinner, Beer, Wine, Soda & Show There will be an auction and a 50/50 For info contact: Mara (845) 300-0290 spock-etwrench@aol.com Jeannie (914) 715-4195 jtirizar-ry@msn.com or visit the OLSH website www.olshtappan.com

A message from the Catholic Bishops of NYS:

“As the Catholic Bishops of New York State, we urge every eligible adult Catholic, without ex-ception, to be sure that he or she iexercise their solemn responsibility of voting in this year’s elections. If you are not registered to vote, or not sure if you are registered, please go to www.elections.ny.gov or call 1-800-FOR-VOTE.”

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Be Safe at Home! OLSH FALL

PREVENTION WORKSHOPS

According to the Office on the Aging ...

“Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Falls threaten seniors’ safety and independence and generate enormous economic and personal costs. However, falling is not an inevitable re-sult of aging. Through practical lifestyle adjustments, evidence-based fallprevention programs, and clinical-community partnerships, the number of falls among seniors can be substantially reduced.”

Sponsored by the parish Liturgy, Learning and Outreach Committee, OLSH parishioner Joseph Napoli ( MS Occu-pational Therapy) will be presenting two half-hour Fall Prevention workshops on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 1:15 PM and 7:30 PM. There will be time for questions after each session.

Whether you are a senior citizen, an adult who lives alone or someone who has older relatives you wish to help keep safe and independent, THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU!

Please join us in the OLSH Parish Hall on October 18.

POCKETBOOK BINGO TO

BENEFIT THE ORATORY OF

ST. PHILIP NERI FRIDAY NOV. 11, 7 PM

The three Oratorian parishes: OLSH, St. John’s and St.Paul’s

-St.Ann’s are joining together in the CAFETERIA OF ST. ANN’S

SCHOOL ( 16 Jefferson St, Nyack) to sponsor this fun night!

10 games: $50. Three Cards for each Game + More available

for purchase

To purchase tickets scan this code, go to

www.oratory.com or stop at the rectory.

Contact Mary Leggett for more information:

845-403-0141

“Shawls ... made for centuries universal and

embracing, symbolic of an inclusive, uncondi-

tionally loving, God. They wrap, enfold, com-

fort, cover, give solace, mother, hug, shelter

and beautify. Those who have received these

shawls have been uplifted and affirmed, as if

given wings to fly above their troubles..." Written in

1998 by: Janet Severi Bristow Copyright ©2016

A Prayer Shawl Ministry is beginning at OLSH!

The mission of the Prayer Shawl Ministry is to offer Prayer Shawls to those who are in need of comfort and/or healing. The Shawls are made in prayer and with love by parishioners. They are blessed, and then presented to members of the community. The shawls remind the recipient of the love of God and the caring, support and love of our parish community.

The group will meet on Thursday evenings at 7 PM at the rectory to knit or crochet shawls. No experience necessary! Donations of yarn welcome! If you are interest-ed, contact Rose Gavigan at rose11996@yahoo.com or 845-304-7218

Guidelines for Reserving Masses We are happy to share that the guidelines for reserving Masses now in place have made it possible for many more members of our parish family to remember their loved ones on days and dates that are meaningful for them. Your understanding and support is sincerely appreciated. In the Christian spirit of loving and helping each other, please note the following: 1. With the agreement of both persons who are requesting a Mass, the Mass can be offered for TWO intentions. When you come

to the rectory to request a Mass you will be asked if you would agree to sharing that Mass with someone else for whom that day is significant. If you do, a note will be made in the Mass book. The Mass is a most powerful prayer and God will bless your kindness, understanding and generosity of spirit.

2. During the first week the Mass book is open, M - F, an individual or household may reserve up to three weekend Masses. There is no limit on the number of reservations for weekday Masses, including Saturday at 9 AM.

3. You may call the rectory (359-1230) during business hours ( 9 am—3 pm ) to reserve a Mass and then follow up with your donation. Please remember, however, that when the Mass book first opens there may be significant wait time as the secretary attends to those in the office.

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Yarn donations needed for our new Prayer Shawl Ministry! Please bring your yarn to the rectory any weekday, be-tween 9 AM and 3 PM.

https://www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging/falls-prevention/falls-prevention-programs-for-older-adults/

Church: October 15-16: Jayme Meehan

Chapel: October 17-21: William Orange

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8th Grade Confessions during class time this week, Oct. 16—19 in preparation for the Confirmation Commitment Mass.

Confirmation Commitment Mass: Saturday October 22, 5 PM. All 8th grade Confirma-tion Candidates are expected to attend

The Religious Education Office is located in the Rectory. Although the school office is not open for regular hours, you can call and leave a message on 365-2141 or email redirector@olshtappan.com and we will respond to your message ASAP.

Liturgical Ministers for October 22-23

TIME LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS

5:00 PM

E. Klepper M. Guiney, A. Swann, P. Teahan M. Machado, I. Kensicki

8:00 AM F. Isidro D. & M. Kiely, S. Thalappillil A. & M. Clapp

10:30 AM

C. Brower S. Navedo, A. Vero, F. Zuvich A. Witek, C. Pniewski, M. Hane-buth

NOON M. Caporal S. Hunt, R. Weirer, A. Young

Fathers and mothers of families should bring up

their children virtuously, looking at them rather

as God's children than their own; and to count

life and health, and all they possess, as loans

which they hold of God.

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Tabernacle Candles

Weekly Quote from St. Philip Neri

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What does Mercy look like?

Each month during this Year of Mercy we will focus on one of the Spiritual and Cor-poral Works of Mercy and share ways

each of us might integrate them into our daily lives.

For the month of October:

Corporal Work of Mercy: Visit the Sick

Week 3: Offer an hour or two of respite to some-

one who cares for a chronically sick or elderly

family member.

Spiritual Work of Mercy: Forgiving Injuries

Week 3 : Participate in the Sacrament of Recon-

ciliation

Welcoming Our Lady of Fatima to OLSH: October 7, 2016

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