T H E R O M A N C A T H O L I C C H U R C H O F

ST. GREGORY BARBARIGO Garnerville, New York 10923

SERVED BY Reverend Joseph P. LaMorte.............Pastor Reverend Monsignor Edward J. Weber ......... Assisting Oratorian Fathers of St. Philip Neri.................. Assisting Salesians of Don Bosco .......................................... Assisting George M. Albin, Jr............................ Permanent Deacon Roland F. Dowen................................. Permanent Deacon John J. Kelly ........................................... Permanent Deacon Donald A. Ruzzi......... Religious Education Coordinator Dana L. Spicer...........................Regional School Principal Donna L. Bochnik...........................................Parish Trustee Paul A. Gonoud.............................................. Parish Trustee Anthony T. Parisi.............................Finance Council Chair Carolyn E. Caramanica ................Pastoral Council Chair David C. Azarow ....................... Director of Sacred Music THE SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST The Lord’s Day Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass ................. 5:30 PM Sunday Morning............ 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00 Noon

Weekday Monday thru Friday ............................. 7:30 and 9:00 AM Saturday.........................................................................9:00 AM

Holy Days..............................7:00, 9:00 AM and 7:30 PM PARISH OFFICE 21 Cinder Road 947-1873 Monday thru Friday ................. 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Email ................................... sgbparish@verizon.net Website ..................... www.stgregorybarbarigo.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 29 Cinder Road 429-2775 Email .....................................sgbreled@verizon.net Website ..................... www.stgregorybarbarigo.org REGIONAL SCHOOL 29 Cinder Road 947-1330 Email ............................................ sgbs29@aol.com Website ........... www.stgregorybarbarigoschool.org

THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Confessions are heard on Saturday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:00 PM and anytime upon reasonable request. THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM First and third Sundays at 1:00 PM. Expectant parents may contact the parish office to arrange for the baptism seminar at 7:30 PM on the first Monday of the month to help them understand the beauty and responsibilities of the sacrament. Adults are baptized and confirmed at the Easter Vigil after completing the stages of the Rite of Christian Initiation. THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Since Catholic marriage requires a time of preparation, arrangements should begin at least six months before the proposed date of the wedding to allow for the Marriage Preparation Program and Natural Family Planning (NFP). Registered, participating and contributing parishioners may contact the parish office to begin the process. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK If you are planning to enter the hospital for surgery, experiencing a prolonged or serious illness, or are very weak due to advancement of age, call the parish office to arrange for the sacraments of reconciliation, communion and anointing at home, also available every Saturday morning at 9:00 AM Mass. Communal anointing of the sick is celebrated at Mass each April and October. Notify us or the Catholic chaplain at Good Samaritan, Helen Hayes and Nyack of any hospitalization so that we may be of assistance. Be sure to tell the admitting office that you are a Catholic patient and a member of St. Gregory Barbarigo parish. PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL is open all day and night for Eucharistic adoration and is located at the south end of the campus on Cinder Road in front of the parish house. Parishioners and friends are encouraged to become adorers or to stop in and spend some time in quiet prayer with the Lord. WELCOME The St. Gregory Barbarigo faith community warmly welcomes you. Please introduce yourself to Father LaMorte as you leave church so that, on behalf of the entire community we may greet you. You may register at the parish office and pick up an informational packet. Kindly notify us of any change of address.

St. Gregory Barbarigo parish is a Christian community of disciples in the Roman Catholic tradition, called by Jesus, united in Eucharistic worship and growing in faith, hope and love. Nourished through the sacraments and strengthened by God’s transforming love, we are empowered to know the gospel message and to witness it to others. As Christian stewards, we are thankful for God’s many gifts and we commit ourselves to share our time, talent and treasure in Christ-like service within our parish community and beyond. We seek God’s blessing and guidance to be faithful to this mission.

MISSION STATEMENT

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT March 5, 2017

Serving the Catholic Community in Garnerville, Pomona, Stony Point, Thiells and West Haverstraw since 1961

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THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 5, 2017PRAYERS FOR THE SICK The sick are comforted knowing that we pray for them. In your charity, please remember Monsignor AnthonyMarchitelli, Monsignor Hilary Franco, Father Bernard Heter, Thomas Doyle, John Bunt, John Caralyus, Teresa Johnston, the petitionson the Wailing Wall and the intentions on the prayer network.

THE BLUE STAR BANNER, created in 1917, hung in a family’s window to show pride in a loved one serving in the armedforces. St. Michael the Archangel, keep safe those protecting our liberty: LT JAKUB BIALEK, USN; MAJOR EDWARD CARDINALE,USAF; SGT CHRISTIAN CARLE, USMC; CAPTAIN MATTHEW COYNE, USA; PVT SHAWN GLEASON, USMC; LCDR DAVID J. HANEY, USN; 1LT DANIEL

KELLY, USA; CAPTAIN ERIKA NOYES, USA; 2LT NICHOLAS PISANO, USA; SGT RICHARD PISANO, USA; SGT ZACHARY SENTER, USMC; TSGT CHARLESVANDERBILT, NYANG; CPL JOHN C. WAMSLEY JR., USMC.

I’VE GONE TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU Please rememberKathleen Doherty, John McCarthy, Apolinio Mejia, BrandonSmith, Robert Hussey, John Denman, the Gulf War II casualtiesand these souls for whom Mass will be offered:MONDAY, MARCH 6Lenten Weekday

7:30 AM The People of St. Gregory Barbarigo9:00 AM Oscar Periera

TUESDAY, MARCH 7Saints Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs

7:30 AM Oswald Fernandes9:00 AM Maureen N. Lynch

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8Saint John of God, Religious

7:30 AM Joe Fernandes9:00 AM Karen Mason Jones

THURSDAY, MARCH 9Saint Frances of Rome, Religious

7:30 AM Varun Abraham9:00 AM Louis, Dominick, Tony Tummillo

FRIDAY, MARCH 10Lenten Weekday

7:30 AM Anjelica Lat9:00 AM Gary White

SATURDAY, MARCH 11Lenten Weekday

9:00 AM Helen MorahanSUNDAY, MARCH 12Second Sunday of Lent

5:30 PM John Patrick Connolly 7:30 AM Albert Guelcher 9:00 AM Patricia Robinson10:30 AM Lesley Spatta-Cioffoletti12:00 PM Rosemary ByrneIf you have arranged an intention for Mass, consider presenting the gifts of bread

and wine during that celebration and kindly inform the usher.

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCESUNDAY, MARCH 5Compassion Sunday

11:30 AM RCIA, Library 1:00 PM Baptism, Church 6:30 PM Sharing Christ Session #2, Gymnasium 7:00 PM Teens Connected by Christ, Library

MONDAY, MARCH 67:30 PM Baptism Seminar, OLV8:00 PM Men’s Prayer Group, Church

TUESDAY, MARCH 76:30 PM Children’s Hummingbird Choir Rehearsal, Church7:00 PM Adult Choir, Church7:30 PM Pastoral Council, OLV

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 7:30 PM RCIA, OLVTHURSDAY, MARCH 9

3:00 PM Bible Study, OLV7:00 PM Bible Study, 101

FRIDAY, MARCH 109:30 AM Stations of the Cross, Church7:00 PM Stations of the Cross, Ss. Peter and Mary7:30 PM Stations of the Cross, Immaculate Conception7:00 PM Sharing Christ Facilitator Training, Library

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 7:00 PM Saint Patrick’s Dinner Dance, Gymnasium

SUNDAY, MARCH 12Daylight Saving Time

9:00 AM Girl Scout Award Mass, Church11:30 AM RCIA, Library 6:30 PM Sharing Christ Session #3, Gymnasium 7:00 PM Teens Connected by Christ, Library

FORTY DAYS FOR LIFE This winter, Spring Valley will be one of the 314 cities participating in the FORTY DAYS FOR LIFE Campaign at 3:00PM from Ash Wednesday, March 1 thru Palm Sunday, April 9, the largest ever, as believers pray, fast, stand vigil and spread a positivepro-life message in the community. The Lord has blessed this campaign with amazing results! To learn how you can be part of thislife-saving effort, visit www.40daysforlife.com/springvalley. Come to Planned Parenthood, 25 Perlman Drive in Spring Valley from 9:00AM until 5:00 PM. Later, come to our Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel from 6:00 PM until 8:00 AM.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS Next Sunday at 2:00 AM (the second Sunday of March) is when we adjust our day, so be sure to moveyour clock ahead one hour before retiring on Saturday night and avoid being late for Mass. This shifting of time has been introducedto try to help save energy, since people aren’t expected to need their lights on as early in the evening. Eastern Standard Time willresume on November 5 at 2:00 AM (the first Sunday of November.)

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STEWARDSHIP IS A WAY OF LIFE ~ GOD'S PLAN FOR GIVINGFor the Lord’s generosity, we returned to His Church

A Week Ago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,950.00A Year Ago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,948.00“Our proportionate share of income is joyously given to Godbecause of God’s generosity to us.”

GIFT CARD PURCHASESTotal Purchased by 31 Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,860.005% Commission to Parish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $243.00

OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD

How will we do this Lent? You know the traditional ways ofpenance: prayer, fasting and caring for the poor. Lots ofpeople give up particular foods or beverages for Lent. Ofcourse, if we go around for forty days of Lent moaning and

groaning to everyone about how hard it is to go without whateverwe are giving up, a good deal of the spiritual value of fasting will belost. We give up particular food to learn, to know what it is to gowithout, to deny ourselves the comfort we find in these foods andto ponder what other more valuable sources of comfort there mightbe in things that truly nourish us. We might give up alcohol to gaina more sober perspective on our lives and how we handle thethings that stress us and to discover what we are truly thirsty for.And you might think of taking money that you save by not buyingthem and setting that aside for the poor. Another thing we mightgive up for Lent is something very precious to us all: our time. Somany demands are made on our time and most of us are muchbusier than we probably want to be. Suppose I “gave up” some ofmy time this Lent to pray every day, to look around me and see whoneeds my help, to see how I might give some of my time to others,or just to ponder how I might give more of my time to those whoare closest to me: my own family.

Lent means spring time that means spring cleaning. Onething we might all do this Lent is clean out our hearts and throwinto the trash what we don’t need in our lives: bad habits, grudges,resentments and bitterness. Too many of us store up these thingsnot deserving of taking up room in a Christian heart. A welcomesign of springtime is the return of birds and their song in the trees.This Lent, might you and I consider how we cage one another,locking up others in our bias, our prejudice, our hard feelings? Isthere someone in my life, even more than one person, whoserelationship I’ve restricted because I’m unwilling to forgive, to letgo, to forget, to let bygones be bygone, to reconcile, to make peace?Lent might be just the time to set free what we’ve locked up - andsometimes, it’s our own selves we’ve caged and need to free.

But none of what I’ve suggested will come to pass unlesswe make time for prayer. Lent is a time to renew my relationshipwith God and the best way is through prayer. Will I make time eachday even to sit in the silence with Jesus, quietly, by a friend’s side?If we’re going to fast this Lent, we’ll need time in prayer to learnhow to fill the emptiness our fasting creates. If we’re going to servethe poor, we’ll need to pray to recognize who needs our help athome, at work, at school and away. Our Lenten practices aren’tmeant just to take things away but also to help us find new gifts tocarry us to Easter, new treasures to store in our hearts, like peaceof mind, a new prayer life, a greater love for serving those in needand a closer relationship with Jesus. My treasure chest here isempty because I don’t know yet how the season ahead might fill it.

Lent began last week. So listen carefully to this last pieceof advice: on Wednesday, you got your ASH in church. It was thebest way to start this holy season. And after that, to return hereevery Sunday in Lent to hear the Lord’s Word, to pray for a Lentfilled with grace and peace; and to be nourished with the Bread andCup of Communion, the fruit of the love of Jesus laid down for us onthe Cross that we might have life and have it to the full.

Father LaMorte

CARDINAL’S ANNUAL STEWARDSHIPAPPEAL “SHARING GOD’S GIFTS” Asstewards and disciples of Christ, werecognize that all the goods and riches in

our life are gifts from God. Strengthened by the Eucharist, werespond to God’s generosity in our lives with gratitude byusing and sharing our gifts in service of others. Please shareyour gifts and make a gift to the Cardinal’s Annual StewardshipAppeal. Support the educational, charitable, and pastoralworks of our archdiocese that help so many among us. This isa $20 million initiative. We are already off to a good start. Sofar, 66 donors have pledged $23,726 toward our goal of$92,000. We can surely do this if you make your pledge today.Next Sunday, Father will lead all of us in Commitment Sunday.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Today at 5:30Mass, our catechumen for full initiation, Jay Wood willparticipate in the PARISH SENDING OF A CATECHUMEN FOR THE RITE OF

ELECTION. This will take place at St. Patrick’s Cathedral withCardinal Dolan. But it is with the parish community that thepreliminary judgement is made concerning his state offormation and progress. Please pray for Jay and the othercandidates for confirmation, Dawn Colon and Joe Mackey astheir journey continues. On the second Sunday of Lent, sincethey are already among the baptized, they will participate inthe celebration of the penitential rite. This is especiallymeaningful for those who will approach the sacrament ofpenance for the first time because they are going to hear thecomforting message of pardon for sins, for which they willpraise the Father’s mercy. Then, on the third, fourth and fifthSundays of Lent, Jay, now part of “the Elect,” will participate inthe SCRUTINIES. These are solemnly celebrated after the homilyand are reinforced by an exorcism. These are rites for self-searching and repentance. They have a spiritual purpose.They are meant to uncover, then heal all that is weak, defectiveor sinful in the hearts of the elect; to bring out, thenstrengthen all that is upright and good. The scrutinies arecelebrated in order to deliver the elect from the power of sinand Satan, to protect them against temptation, and to givethem strength in Christ who is the Way, the Truth and the Life.

THE APOSTLES’ CREED Today at Mass, we willbegin using the Apostles’ Creed instead of theNicene Creed. The church especially

recommends its use for Lent and Easter Time. Why? Becausethe words of this ancient Creed have been used for centuriesas the basis of our baptismal promises, and the seasons of Lentand Easter put a strong focus on baptism. During Lent weprepare those who will be baptized at Easter while readyingourselves to renew our own baptismal promises. As we recitethe Apostles’ Creed, it will stir up in our hearts ourcommitment to Christ which was first made at our ownbaptisms and prepare us to renew our promises at Easter.

ESTATE PLANNING On Sunday, April 2 at 1:30 PM, attorneyCourtney Boniface of CANE, BONIFACE AND MEYERS in Nyack willconduct a Will Seminar in the OLV Room. More info to come.

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PASTORAL COUNCIL is a consultative body within the parish which serves to advise the pastor who must foster thepractical and pastoral activities of the community. Meetings are held quarterly, but committees meet more frequently.The next meeting will be held this Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the OLV Room (followed by June 6). Some of the items fordiscussion will include an examination of the daily and Sunday Mass schedule, a closer concentration on the young

people of the parish, greater involvement in parish activities from families whose children are enrolled in religious education and theregional school, the creation of a junior TCC, teenage liturgies, the archdiocesan cluster mission (May 22-23-24), and a look atcommunity service opportunities. Carolyn Caramanica continues to serve as chair person.

COMPASSION SUNDAY TODAY The prayers from the Wailing Wall are placed at the altar for the universal prayer. After Mass, theywill be burned as an oblation; they wind their way before God’s throne of mercy. Visit the Wailing Wall with your urgent prayer needs.

RICE BOWL Our parish is participating in this official Lenten program of the Catholic Relief Services with the theme,Encounter Lent and calls us to reach out in solidarity with the poor around the world through the traditional Lentenpractices of prayer, fasting and giving. We can understand our call to be part of one global community. Rice bowlsmay be returned to us on Holy Thursday.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS DURING LENT The three North Rockland parishes are joining hands again this Lent as we offer our peoplethe opportunity to pray the stations of the cross at various times throughout the day. This handy schedule is sure to meet everyone'sneeds. Stations of the Cross will be offered on the Fridays of Lent at 9:30 AM at St. Gregory Barbarigo, at 7:00 PM at St. Peter and at7:30 PM at Immaculate Conception. We expect to be collaborating with each other much more as we continue with the planningprocess called Making All Things New. Our cluster 51 will be meeting at the end of the month to discuss more ways to collaborate.

GIRL SCOUT AWARDS MASS Next Sunday at 9:00 Mass we will be observing the 106th anniversary of the Girl Scouts ofAmerica and at that Mass, we will be awarding emblems to those girls who have completed their requirements for theFAMILY OF GOD MEDAL: Troop 40154: Meaghan Arduini, Kate Bosworth, Mae Conlin, Madison Giannetti, Hailey McEnroe,Giovanna Orfini, Katherine O'Shea, Annalise Padron, Riley Scholl and Christina Scolaro. What a pleasure for us torecognize these fine young women and to welcome their families and to recognize the many girl scouts in our parishfrom years gone by.

URGENT PRAYER NEEDS? When faced with a crisis situation, people need as many prayers as possible. If you have an urgent prayerneed, call Cheryl at 429-4223 or e-mail cherylm59@gmail.com.

SHARING CHRIST For all those who have participated in Discovering Christ and Following Christ, we now move into our finalsegment if this ChristLife Series – Sharing Christ. This will give us the tools as well as the confidence to share our beliefsand help make a difference in other people’s lives. Program dates are February 25, March 5, 12, 19 and 26. It willconclude with a Saturday retreat on April 8. Doors open at 6:30 and talks begin promptly at 6:45 PM. All sessions are inthe gymnasium.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL REGION OF ROCKLAND is pleased to announce that new applications are being accepted for the 2017-2018 schoolyear. Re-Registration for current families is currently underway. Prospective families interested in applying for grades PK 3 thru eightmay apply and learn about scholarships and financial assistance in several ways: online at www.applycatholic schoolsny.org; or at 646-794-2885. Financial aid applicants may visit www.scholarshipscatholicschoolsny.org. Touring Tuesday dates are March 14 and April 4from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. To learn more visit www.buildboldfutures.org.

LAY DEANERY COUNCIL is a gathering of representatives from each parish who meet every three months with MonsignorEmmet Nevin, dean of Rockland to work closely and share information and coordinate efforts that will enhance andstrengthen the quality of Catholic life, worship, and service throughout Rockland. Father is looking for four people whomight we interested in helping. Four volunteers will mean attending this meeting only once a year. If you can help,please call our parish office.

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BLESSING OF SAINT JOSEPH TABLE will take place on Saturday, March18 at 9:00 Mass. This custom began as a mealto which all, particularly the poor, were welcomed without cost to thank and honor St. Joseph for a favor granted.It combined three Lenten disciplines of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The table featured meatless dishes, breads,pastries and a collection was taken for the poor. Join us for Mass and a reception afterwards in the narthex. Onelegend says that zeppole are Neopolitan type cream puffs filled with custard. The name is a play on S. Giuseppe. Sfingiare Sicilian donuts filled with cannoli cream. At this Mass, we will naturallyhonor Saint Patrick, too, the patronalfeast of the archdiocese with the addition of homemade Irish soda bread.

DISPENSATION FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY Fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, as well as abstinence from meat on Fridays areimportant Lenten obligations for every Catholic bound by age and health. This year, the Solemnity of St. Patrick, patron saint of ourarchdiocese falls on a Friday in Lent. Cardinal Dolan has decided to dispense parishioners from abstaining from meat on this specialfeast day.

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