Rev. Matthew Janeczko, OFM. Cap. Pastor – mjaneczko@sacredheartyonkers.org

Rev. John McHugh, OFM Cap. Associate Pastor – jmchugh@sacredheartyonkers.org

Br. Roger Deguire, OFM Cap. Parish Associate – rdeguire@sacredheartyonkers.org

Weekend Associates Rev. Robert Abbatiello, OFM Cap.

Rev. Michael Connolly, OFM Cap.

Rev. Senan Taylor, OFM Cap.

Mrs. Deanne May Office Manager/Religious Education Coordinator

dmay@sacredheartyonkers.org

Mr. Andrew Bauer Music Director – abauer@sacredheartyonkers.org

110 Shonnard Pl., Yonkers, NY 10703

www.sacredheartyonkers.org

-A Ministry of the Capuchins of the Province of Saint Mary-

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. (Church)

Saturday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Chapel Reconciliation Room)

(Other times: by appointment, call the Parish Office)

NOVENAS

Miraculous Medal - Monday following 8:30 a.m. Mass

Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Adoration - See Bulletin

Baptisms

Baptisms are usually celebrated on the last

Sunday of the month at 1:00 p.m.

Contact the Parish Office for information.

Marriages

Couples should contact the Parish Office

before setting their wedding date.

Please contact the Parish Office upon engagement;

wedding preparation usually takes at least six months.

Care of the Sick

Please contact the Parish Office when

serious illness or hospitalization occurs.

Anointing of the Sick and regular Communion Visits

can be scheduled.

Family Closet Thrift Shop

Saturdays 10:00 - 2:00

Please use entrance in back of High School under Breezeway.

Food Pantry

Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 - 3:00

Parish Offices

40 Convent Ave., Yonkers, NY 10703 Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

Parish Offices: 963-4205 ∙ Fax: 476-4960

Schools: Elementary: 963-5318 ∙ High: 965-3114

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

Sunday Vigil 4:00 p.m.

1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday, Finian Sullivan Tower

2nd and 4th Saturday, Monastery Manor

5:00 p.m. Church

Sunday 8:00, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m.

Weekday Monday - Friday, 6:45 a.m.

Monday - Saturday, 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Holy Day Schedule Please consult the Bulletin.

August 26th - September 2nd

Sunday, August 26th

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Jos 24:1-2a,15-1,18b/Eph 5:21-32/Jn 6:60-69 4:00 Vigil Sp Int For Our Parish Family 5:00 Vigil Decd Fr. Philip Fabiano, OFM Cap 8:00 Decd Edmund & Margaret Corvini 9:45 Decd Juanita Garrito 11:30 Decd Nina Cordero (1st Anni) Monday, August 27th - St. Monica 2 Thes 1:1-5,11-19/Mt 23:13-29 6:45BSC Sp Int 8:30BSC Decd Monica May Tuesday, August 28th - St. Augustine 2 Thes 2:1-3a,14-17 6:45BSC Decd Margaret Corvini 8:30BSC Sp Int Fr. Matthew Janeczko Wednesday, August 29th -

The Passion of St. John the Baptist 2 Thes 3:6-10,16-18/MK 6:17-29 6:45BSC Sp Int 8:30BSC Decd David Mordini (1st Anni), William Cinncinati & Emma Herrera 7:30pmBSC Special Intention Thursday, August 30th - 1 Cor 1:1-9/Mt 24:42-51 6:45BSC Sp Int 8:30BSC Decd Helen Russell (Anni) Friday, August 31st - 1 Cor 1:17-25/Mt 251-13 6:45BSC Sp Int 8:30BSC Decd Monica May Saturday, September 1st - 1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 25:14-30 8:30BSC Decd Br. Raymond Meagher, FSC Sunday, September 2nd

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Dt 4:1-2,6-8/Jas 1:17-18,21b-22,27/Mk 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 4:00 Vigil Sp Int For Our Parish Family 5:00 Vigil Decd Catherine Cantone 8:00 Decd Antonio DiLello 9:45 Decd Henry Trabucco (1st Anni) 11:30 Decd Jack Brennan

Week of August 26th

Bread & Wine Sp Int Students heading back to School

Sanctuary Lamp Sp Int Faculty and Staff heading back to School

STEWARDSHIP OF GOD’S BLESSINGS

August 19, 2018……………..……..……………. ..$6,519.50 Last year…………………………….……..……......$7,135.50

Thank you for your continued support of our parish and its many needs.

May God bless your generosity to Sacred Heart!

My Dear Friends in Christ, The process to becoming a fully professed Capuchin friar begins with a year of postulancy, which is a period of inquiry into our way of life. The next year is called the “novitiate” – where the “novices” in the Capuchin way of life enter into a period of intense prayer and contemplation to discern whether or not to take vows. I made my novitiate year on the outskirts of Pittsburgh nine years ago (how time flies!). One of my most memorable moments (and there were many) was a homily given by a local pastor on this weekend’s first reading. Again and again this Pastor repeated the words of Joshua: “As for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.” What a powerful witness of Joshua – and what a challenge for each of us. Each week, each day, perhaps each waking hour, we are presented with the continual question: with whom will we stand? We answer this question “with the Lord,” often. At the same time, because of our human weakness, there will be times when our an-swer (and actions) is lacking. The reality of human sinfulness is what makes the end of this weekend’s Gospel to poignant: As a result of this, many of his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer accompanied him. Jesus then said to the Twelve, "Do you also want to leave?" Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God." Yes, there are times when we will stand with the Lord; there are times when we will fail and stand elsewhere. Even in this times of failure, however, we are reminded that there is no one else to whom we can go to provide us with encouragement and forgiveness, the Lord Jesus Christ. Praised be Him, now and forever, Amen!

The Week Ahead…..

Monday, August 27th Miraculous Medal Novena

following 8:30 Mass

Wednesday, August 29th

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena 7:00 pm

Saturday, September 1st Lectio Divina 9:15 am

Exposition, Adoration , Benediction

THURSDAYS Beginning September 6th

Exposition 3:30 pm Adoration until 7:45 pm

Night Prayer and Benediction 7:45 pm

Come join us for some quiet prayer time.

Sign up in Church Vestibule.

Please Pray

for the repose of the souls of and the deceased parishioners

of Sacred Heart, and the Parish Family members

listed in our Prayer Intention Book

Wedding Banns

II Corey Tillson & Laura Santos I Patrick Curtis & Noel O’Donnell I Peter Gjonlekaj & Sidorela Gjoni

BREAD & WINE SANCTUARY LAMPS

We have several weeks available for the Bread & Wine or Sanctuary Lamp honorariums now through December.

Please stop by the Parish Office

Summer Office Hours

Parish

Monday through Thursday 8:00-4:00

Friday 8:00 - 12:00 noon

High School

Monday through Thursday

7:30-1:30

Friday - Closed

Grade School

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

8:00-12:00 noon

Monday and Friday - Closed

Sign up for Summer Online Giving, log on to

SacredHeartYonkers.org and click on the

Parish Giving Logo, then follow the

easy registration steps.

COME PRAY FOR THE CHILDREN

Wednesday, August 29th

begins at 12 noon – stay as long as you wish

PARTICIPATE IN THE PRACTICE(S)

OF YOUR CHOOSING

Contemplative Sitting • Walking Meditation

• Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Rosary • Station of the Children’s Cross

52 North Broadway White Pains, New York

Sponsored by the Divine Compassion Community

The second annual Sacred Heart Trip to Gavins

is fast approaching.

Due to a few cancellations from other groups, there are a number of rooms that have opened up.

If you are interested in joining the group for the weekend September 28, 29, 30

please contact Gavins 518-634-2582 and mention Sacred Heart when making your reservation

to receive the special pricing. Any questions, call Marge Delaney

914-965-8572

Sacred Heart Food Pantry

The Food Pantry needs for this week are Soups Pasta Sauce

We are always in need of simple soups such as tomato and chicken noodle. On your next shopping trip, please pick up a can/box or two and drop off in the vestibule of the church on your way to Mass or to the parish office.

Religious Education Registration is NOW OPEN

Got to https://sacredheartyonkers.org/

follow the link to Online Registration

Grades 1 through 6 meet on Sunday mornings from the end of the 9:45 Mass until 12:00 noon. Grades 7 and 8 meet on either Sunday mornings or Monday evenings at 7:15 P.M.

R.C.I.A. Adapted for Children This program is designed for the Christian Initiation of children of catechetical age,

which the church generally considers to be 7 to 15 years old, who may not have received age-appropriate Sacraments. Children who have not been Baptized, or who did not receive the Sacraments of First Eucharist or Confirmation

at the “regular” time may begin this process beginning in September.

If any family needs help with the new registration or additional information, please call the Parish Office at 963-4205.

Adult Faith Formation

We have several Adult Faith Formation Opportunities that are already in place here at Sacred Heart: RCIA, Br. Richard’s Tuesday morning Discussion Group, Saturday Lectio Divina.

We are looking to start a few small faith groups: different times, different days as schedules permit.

Whether they be Book Clubs, Prayer Group, Topic Discussion Group, or your ideas we want to hear about them!

If you would like to start a group, lead a group or would like to find out about a group in formation, please

talk to Fr. Matt or email him with your ideas at mjaneczko@sacredheartyonkers.org.

We are a vibrant parish with parishioners with so many talents,

let us hear about them

Faith Formation

RCIA

Thinking of becoming Catholic or of completing your Christian initiation in the Catholic community? The Catholic Church welcomes anyone who inquires about, or who seeks, full membership in the Church and Gospel life through RCIA (The Rite of Christian initiation of Adults), which is the Church’s process of preparing adults for the reception of the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist. Please call or email Fr. John (914-963-4205; jmchugh@sacredheartyonkers.org) if you (or anyone you know) would like to investigate or begin the process of RCIA. RCIA sessions will begin in early September.

Faith Formation Class

Br. Richard’s class will resume Tuesday, September 11 at 10:00 AM

in parish office. Subject matter will be Christology,

the study of the Person and Natures of Christ, which will include the Personality of Jesus.

Later in the year we will do Sacraments and time permitting some Church History.

New members always welcome!

Children’s Liturgy of the Word The Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a special opportunity for

children at the 9:45 Mass to share the word of God

in an age appropriate reflection.

Children, 4 years through 3rd grade, are invited to come to the

Church Hall where they will celebrate the Liturgy of the Word.

They will return to the church at the Presentation of the Gifts.

Adult volunteers are always welcome!

If you would like to help, please call Deanne in the

Parish Office or email dmay@sacreheartyonkers.org.

What to do with old eyeglasses?

One of our Girl Scouts is working on a Service Merit badge.

She will be collecting used eyeglasses over the summer .

Please drop your old eyeglasses in the box

in the church vestibule.

TACHS PREPARATION PROGRAM A TACHS Preparation Program will be offered at Sacred Heart High School beginning September 15th.

Sessions are available Saturday mornings (8:30, 9:30 or 10:30) or Tuesday evenings (6:30).

Parents of students entering the 8th grade should call DELMAY at 914-527-6860 for more information.

Adopt-a-Garden

We are looking for parishioners with green thumbs!

If you enjoy gardening and minor landscaping,

Sacred Heart have a few areas on the property

that need some loving attention:

• Front of church

• Circle in the school parking lot

If you would like to be part of our 2018 Adopt-a-Garden program,

please call the Parish Office – 963-4205

Sacred Heart High School Reunions

Class of 1963

55th Reunion and Celebration!

Several events are planned for the weekend October 12th -14th

Golf, Hudson River Sail, Yonkers Tour.

Saturday, October 13, 2018 5:00 pm Mass: Sacred Heart Church

7:00 pm Cocktails/Dinner The Fairways at Dunwoodie

$50 per person

For more information: Susan Gladfelter Butterick

914-969-2568 susan.butterick@gmail.com

Payments to John Terry

78 Spring Pond Drive Ossining, NY 10562

Class of 1958 *ALL SHHS Alumni are invited to attend this special event*

60th Reunion and Celebration! Sunday, October 14, 2018

11:30 Mass: Sacred Heart Church 1:00 - 4:00 Cocktails/Open Bar,

Lunch & Entertainment Sacred Heart Church Hall

$65 per person

For more information: Contact: Angela Esack

914-224-5055

RSVP/payments due by August 31 Ms. Antoinette Fischer

700 Middletown Rd

North Andover, MA 01845

Class of 1993

25th Reunion and Celebration!

Saturday, September 22, 2018 5:00 pm Mass: Sacred Heart

7:00 pm Cocktails/Dinner The Fairways at Dunwoodie

For more information or to RSVP by September 1

Tara Muscatella Rybacki

tiara1713@msn.com

Brian Janeczko btj219@aol.com

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