THANKSGIVING, BINGO, CHRISTMAS, CPR
(Make sure to read it to the end.)
"Where most men work for degrees after their names, we work for one before our names: Saint."
Dear Parishioners,
November 2nd already? Only three weeks until Thanksgiving! This time of year everyone starts "preparing". Preparing the meals... the table... the gifts. The most important thing we need to prepare, though, is ourselves.
How are you preparing? We just celebrated the Feast of All Saints, a Holy Day of Obligation, and today is the Feast of All Souls.
This Sunday at 10AM we will celebrate Mass for our beloved parishioners who passed away over the last year. The smallest part of our lives is spent here on earth. As St. Irenaeus said "The business of the Christian is nothing else than to be ever preparing for death." Do we need to live somber, depressed lives? NO! We are called to live lives of joy and hope, but... can we do more to honor God and help others?
Today, remember to pray for those who passed away. You can still have a loved one remembered in a Novena of Masses by sending in your All Souls envelope. Set the example at home. We will all need prayers ourselves one day. Who will pray for us? On to the news...
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
It's time for our annual food collection. Make sure to pick up a shopping bag and list after one of this weekend's Masses. (The list is also attached here.) This year we will need to have all of our bags returned by Wednesday, November 14.
We also need assistance delivering bags to St. Peter's Church on Friday, November 16. If you would like to deliver some - it is a sight to see the food pantry at work - please sign up below.
We also need assistance delivering bags to St. Peter's Church on Friday, November 16. If you would like to deliver some - it is a sight to see the food pantry at work - please sign up below.
Nov
16
Thanksgiving Food Pantry Delivery
St. Peter's Church, 91 Ludlow St, Yonkers, NY 10705 - Drivers will be provided with instructions for drop off and directions to the church.
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might be going.
THANKSGIVING INTERFAITH CELEBRATION
Just a quick reminder. If Thanksgiving is three weeks away, the Irvington Interfaith Celebration is even closer.
Please come represent Immaculate Conception Church on Tuesday, November 20 at 7:30PM. Let us show the world that people of Faith can be united. We have so much for which to be grateful!
If that's not enough convincing, members of our Parish Council will be on hand for hospitality, our ICC Choir will out out in full force, and you will get a chance to preview the "Angelica Choir" who will be performing at our Christmas Concert, (a little birdie told us that the Altar and Rosary Society is in charge of desserts afterwards). If you've ever been to an A & R function, you know their desserts are no joke!
Please come represent Immaculate Conception Church on Tuesday, November 20 at 7:30PM. Let us show the world that people of Faith can be united. We have so much for which to be grateful!
If that's not enough convincing, members of our Parish Council will be on hand for hospitality, our ICC Choir will out out in full force, and you will get a chance to preview the "Angelica Choir" who will be performing at our Christmas Concert, (a little birdie told us that the Altar and Rosary Society is in charge of desserts afterwards). If you've ever been to an A & R function, you know their desserts are no joke!
BINGO
It's fun.
It's inexpensive.
It's for everybody. 'Nuff said!
That's Saturday, November 10 at 6:15 - following the 5PM Mass.
SNEAK PEEK
3 Churches, 3 Concerts
When we say that we are working hard to strengthen our relationship with our neighbors, we mean it. This year all three of our churches will be joining to celebrate Christmas together. Be a part of it. It is going to be beautiful!
That's it for today. Don't forget to set your clocks back Saturday evening before you go to sleep - that is if you happen to have one that's not electronic and connected to wifi).
And don't forget to sign up for CPR class. There are a handful of spots still available. (Nov. 17 - 10:30AM - the VIC).
Have a wonderful weekend. See you at Mass on Sunday!
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Fr. Ashman
Have a wonderful weekend. See you at Mass on Sunday!
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Fr. Ashman