ST. CATHARINE'S PARISH - 523 WESTERN HIGHWAY BLAUVELT, NEW YORK 10913 REV. MSGR. FRANCIS J. MCAREE, S.T.D. PASTOR
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ST. CATHARINE’S PARISH
523 Western Highway
Blauvelt, New York 10913
Rev. Msgr. Francis J. McAree, S.T.D.
Pastor
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2020 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
QUEENSHIP OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The Queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in gold.
On this Feast, we celebrate Mary our Blessed Mother as
WHY PRAY? the Queen of Heaven and Earth. This is not a Holy Day of
Obligation, but you may wish to attend our Saturday
The “foreigners” as Isaiah calls them, the “Gentiles” as morning mass at 8:30 AM to honor our Blessed Mother on
Paul calls them, or the “Canaanites” as Matthew calls them this special day.
are called to worship the one true God in prayer.
Hail, Holy Queen enthroned above, O Maria!
As we listen to today’s Readings, perhaps we are tempted Hail, Mother of mercy and of love, O Maria!
to ask: Why pray? Triumph all ye cherubim!
Sing with us ye seraphim!
Prayer is a way of relating to God, a way of talking to God. Heaven and earth resound the hymn!
The apostles had the opportunity to talk to Jesus in the
Salve, salve, salve, Regina!
flesh. We have the opportunity to talk to Jesus Christ in
prayer. Our relationship with Him must be enthusiastic; it Mary’s Magnificat
cannot be faint-hearted.
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
John Donne, a fifteenth-century poet, knew what the my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
qualities of good prayer were. Donne asks God to treat him for He has looked with favor
differently from most Christians. The poet does not want on His lowly servant.
God to merely “knock, breathe, shine, and seek to mend,”
but also to “break, blow, burn, and make me new” (Holy From this day all generations
Sonnets, XIV). will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me,
It takes a dynamic faith on our part to come to God in and holy is His Name.
prayer. As Jesus once said, “Knock and the door will be
opened to you” (Matthew 7:7). It may take pounding the He has mercy on those who fear Him
door down, but if we are as persistent as the woman in in every generation.
today’s Gospel, the results will follow.
He has shown the strength of His arm,
He has scattered the proud in their conceit.
Observe what is right, do what is just; He has cast down the mighty
for my salvation is about to come, from their thrones,
my justice, about to be revealed. and has lifted up the lowly.
— Isaiah 56:1
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich He has sent away empty.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading He has come to the help of His servant Israel
Thus says the LORD: “Stand firm in justice; do what is for He has remembered His promise of mercy,
right” (Isaiah 56:1, 6-7). the promise He made to our fathers,
to Abraham and His children forever. Amen.
Psalm
O God, let all the nations praise you! (Psalm 67). AVE MARIS STELLA
HAIL STAR OF THE SEA
Second Reading “As mariners are guided into port by the shining of a
The gifts and the calling of God are unable to be revoked star, so Christians are guided to Heaven by Mary.”
(Romans 11:13-15, 29-32). St. Thomas Aquinas
Few things in nature are more beautiful and more
Gospel helpful than a star over the sea. Sailors can steer by it and
Recognizing the Canaanite woman’s great faith, Jesus find their way to a safe haven. Everyone else can look at
told her, “It shall be done as you wish” (Matthew 15:21- that star and be thrilled by its purity and sheer
28). magnificence in the night sky.
Star of the Sea is another beautiful name for our
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for
Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Blessed Virgin Mother. We look up to her and find our way
Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. home safely and surely to Heaven and to God.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2020 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
GOLDEN ROSE, QUEEN OF IRELAND
OUR LADY OF KNOCK
FEAST DAY – AUGUST 21
On the evening of August 21, 1879, in the pouring rain,
15 men, women and children, mainly from the village of
Knock in County Mayo, and ranging in age from 5-74 years
old, claimed to see a holy apparition on the south gable of
the local Parish Church.
In the center appeared a beautiful woman, clothed in
white garments, wearing a large brilliant crown. Her hands
rested as if in prayer. This woman was understood by all
who saw her to be the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of
Jesus, the Queen of the Angels. OUR LADY OF KNOCK
St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist were beside Written by Dana (Rosemary Scallon)
her, and an altar with a lamb and a cross on it were just
behind her. Above the altar were several angels. The There were people of all ages
symbolism of the lamb, the cross, and the altar has been gathered ‘round the gable wall
seen as pointing to the sacrificial death of Christ and the poor and humble men and women,
Mass, and yet these were behind Mary in the apparition at little children that you called.
Knock, suggesting that the focus was on her and her role
as mediator. We are gathered here before you,
In the pouring rain, the witnesses stayed and prayed and our hearts are just the same
the Rosary. The apparition lasted for two hours. filled with joy at such a vision,
This apparition took place at a troubled time for Ireland. as we praise your name.
Land reform efforts had provoked heated controversy and
even violence, while scattered famines recalled the fearful Golden Rose, Queen of Ireland,
times of Ireland’s Great Hunger. It was into this all my cares and troubles cease
environment that the Lord again sent His Mother to visit as we kneel with love before you,
with His oppressed children. Lady of Knock, my Queen of Peace.
There were no words spoken during the apparition,
almost as if it meant, “the Irish people have suffered, and Though your message was unspoken,
we are going to be out here in the rain with you for a while.” still the truth in silence lies
No movement, no sound, just an unhurried apparition as we gaze upon your vision,
before a small group or normal, ordinary people. and the truth I try to find.
Ten days after the apparition, the first miracle occurred.
A young girl, born deaf, was given the gift of hearing. By Here I stand with John the Teacher,
the end of 1880, some 300 cures, apparently miraculous, and with Joseph at your side
had been recorded in the diary of the Parish Priest. and I see the Lamb of God,
In the Fall of 1880, a statue of Our Lady of Knock was on the Altar glorified.
erected where she had been seen during the vision.
Knock has become one of the major Catholic pilgrimage Golden Rose, Queen of Ireland,
sites, alongside Lourdes and Fatima, and more than one all my cares and troubles cease
and a half million pilgrims visit there every year. as we kneel with love before you,
The Church officially investigated the apparition of Lady of Knock, my Queen of Peace.
Knock in 1879, and again in 1936. It was found that the
witnesses were “believable” and that there “was nothing And the Lamb will conquer
contrary to the faith.” and the woman clothed in the sun
Four recent Popes have honored Knock. Pope John will shine Her light on everyone.
Paul II made a personal pilgrimage to the Shrine on
September 30, 1979. He addressed the sick and the And the Lamb will conquer
nursing staff, celebrated Mass, established the Shrine and the woman clothed in the sun,
Church as a Basilica, presented a candle and the Golden will shine Her light on everyone.
Rose to the Shrine, and finally, knelt in prayer at the
apparition wall. Golden Rose, Queen of Ireland,
Golden Rose, Queen of Ireland all my cares and troubles cease
Lady of Knock, my Queen of Peace. as we kneel with love before you,
Lady of Knock, my Queen of Peace.
Lady of Knock, my Queen of Peace.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2020 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
2020 CARDINAL’S APPEAL
The Tabernacle Candle will burn before the
WE’VE EXCEEDED OUR GOAL!! Blessed Sacrament the week of August 16
Thanks to the generosity and kind hearts of the
wonderful parishioners here at St. Catharine’s, we have In Loving Memory of
once again exceeded our goal for the Cardinal’s Annual Mary McCarroll
Stewardship Appeal. This year, our goal was $127,000
and we are now at $155,320!! “For everything there is a season
Your support not only strengthens our Parish Family, and a time for every purpose under Heaven.”
but it allows our larger family, the Archdiocese, to continue “A time to heal”
to share God’s love through the important work of all of its
We pray for God’s tender mercy and saving grace upon all
Ministries and Programs.
of our loved ones who have experienced health issues.
Thank you, and may God bless you for your generosity.
Walter Cahill, Helen O’Brien, Matthew Mencher,
Lucy Decilla, James Cody, Rory Tinston, Gary Baisley,
2021 ANNOUNCED MASS BOOK WILL OPEN Geraldine Moloney, Brandon Hernandez, Billy Keenan,
Jim Grimm, Diana Colon, Ruth Zapata, Colleen Kusy,
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th, 9-3:00 PM
Amanda Lynch, Brian Domitrovits, II, Warren Allen,
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th, 9-3:00 PM Christian Perez, Nicholas Guiliano, Matilda Quinn,
IN THE SCHOOL GYM Nicholas Corbi, Liam Frawley, Noreen Larsen,
The 2021 Mass Book will open shortly for those Patricia Finley, Molly McGovern, Danny Newkirk,
ACTIVE, REGISTERED PARISHIONERS wishing to Cali Jhené Pritchard, Peggy Regan, Emmet Horvath,
arrange Announced Masses for next year. Darianna DeLise, Marion Plunkett, David O’Hanlon,
Tom Mooney, James Cunningham, Liam McLaughlin,
This year’s registration will take place in the School Dr. Jose Botet, Rob Incognoli, Tom Collins,
Gym. We are doing our very best to provide the best Teresita Dural, Keira Cunningham, Irene Schutz,
possible safe environment for our Parishioners. All John Schutz, Tom Iervolino, Rose Cahill, Gary Haley,
precautions will be taken (wearing of masks, maintaining a Heather Mekkinosson, Gerald Spagnolo, Patricia Brown,
six-foot distance, sanitizing of hands, etc.) Sr. Jude DePalma, Gabriella Larsen, Frank McGreevy,
Anne Marie Herman, Patricia Duffy, Stephen Kern,
Please, to be fair to everyone – a maximum of three
Fiona Moran, Anne Gilroy, Carol McGrath, Jim Murphy,
(3) dates per family will be accepted during the first
Lisa Morehead, Jim Scaringe, Carol Crane, Dan Brady,
two weeks. Hunter and Luke Hovorka, Colton Martin, Ed Walsh,
*You must register in person in the School’s Gym. Joel and Rosemarie Rhodes, Gail Farrington,
*First come / First served. Vincent Fyfe, Mary McCloskey, Dolores Doyle,
*Offering must be made at time of booking - $15 each. Jacqueline Tracey, Martin Fogarty, John D’Andrea
These dates and times are for Masses only. Please make
arrangements for Altar Flowers and Tabernacle Candles “A time to mourn”
at another time. Thank you! Well done, good and faithful servant.
Come and share your Master’s joy.
John Langan, Catherine Matera, Bridget Christina Kelly,
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Gigi Navarro, Graciela Camargo, Jose Manuel Lugo,
CHURCH OF SAINT MARGARET OF ANTIOCH Peter Sasson, Ann Marie Noss, Andrew Conklin,
IN PEARL RIVER John Cahill, Peter Muriello, Mary Gristina, Marie Piluso,
Elizabeth Brady, Jeanne Sozzi, Aida Dalandan,
A safe place for the bereaved Nancy Graham, Eleanor Massa, Geraldine Malpeli,
to share, John Gannon, Bruce Acheson, John O’Riordan,
to learn about grief, John Fitzgibbons, Jim and Marion Maher,
to receive support, empathy and acceptance. Donald Malone, Anthony Dell’Arena, Dominick Marangi
Helen Sansone, John Boiano, Susan Castellano,
Dates: Wednesday’s, August 19 & 26 Frank Bennett
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Toner Hall (Lower Level of Church) “A time for war
and a time for peace”
Please note the following procedures will be implemented:
O Prince of Peace, we humbly ask your protection for all
Face covering is a must
our men and women in military service. Lord, hold our
Hand sanitizer will be available, or use your own
troops in your loving hands. Be their rock, their shield, and
Seating, 6 feet apart
their stronghold and let them draw their strength from You.
Space limited to 30 people
Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their
Advanced registration is required. To register, please call families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time
Tracey at the Parish Center Office (845) 735-4746. of need, and bring them home safely. We ask this in the
name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2020 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
TODAY’S SECOND COLLECTION PETITION OF THE WEEK
2020 MISSION APPEAL Lord God, I am surrounded by blessings and my heart is
FOR THE DIOCESE OF OBALA IN AFRICA full of thanksgiving for all that you have done for me. Fill
The Society for the Propagation of the Faith is me with your light that I may reflect your wondrous glory
recognized in every diocese as a way to organize support … Lord, hear my prayer.
for the missions.
Each year, through its Missionary Cooperative Plan, it MASS INTENTIONS
brings to each Parish one of the groups working with the
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
missions to speak about their particular work.
5:00 John and Frances Barry
This year, with the Covid-19 Pandemic, they were
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
unable to send a Missionary to speak with us. Our Clergy
8:00 Rose Lennon
will read a prepared statement and we will have a Second
9:30 Edward Dowling
Collection to support the work of the Mission. Any checks
11:00 Joseph Magnone
should be made payable to The Society for the
12:30 Louis Mazzucca
Propagation of the Faith. 4:30 Marilyn McCrohan Conway
In order to carry out their pastoral programs and social
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
projects, these Missionaries depend very much on the
6:45 Joseph V. Angiolillo
generosity of the Christians from the Parishes they visit.
8:30 John and Janet D’Andrea and Family – Living
Evangelization is at the heart of the Church’s mission
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
throughout the world, and we ask you to be as generous
6:45 Cesar Clemente, Sr. – One Year Anniversary
as your means allow.
8:30 Richard S. Bearse
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
READINGS FOR THE WEEK 6:45 Cesar Clemente, Sr.
Monday: Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 19:16-22 8:30 Jeanne Sozzi
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; 6:45 The People of St. Catharine’s Church
Mt 19:23-30 8:30 Robert J. Carr
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 20:1-16 6:45 Otilia Lopez
8:30 John and Gerard Duffy
Thursday: Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
Mt 22:1-14 8:30 Grace Dennerlein
5:00 Ferrara and Rispoli Families
Friday: Ez 37:1-14; Ps 107:2-9; Mt 22:34-40 SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
8:00 Alamanno Scatena
Saturday: Ez 43:1-7ab; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1- 9:30 Connell and Peter Friel
12 11:00 Francis J. McAree, Sr.
Sunday: Is 22:19-23; Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8; 12:30 Esperanza Sunga
Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20 4:30 Daniel Foley
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