SERVED BY:

Father Esteban Sanchez Administrator

Father Carlos Limongi Parochial Vicar

Deacon Carlos Campoverde

Permanent Deacon

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Serving God’s people since 1859

Church of the Assumption

December 23, 2018

Peekskill, New York

Saturday Evening 5:00 pm. 7:00 pm.- Spanish

Sunday 8:00 am. 8:00 am. - Spanish (Saint Francis Gymnasium) 10:00 am. 12:00 noon 7:00 pm. - Spanish

Vigil Of Holy Days 5:30 pm. 7:30 pm. - Spanish

Holy Days Of Obligation 7:00 am. 8:00 am. - Spanish 9:00 am. 7:30 pm. - Spanish

Weekdays Monday - Friday - 7:00 & 9:00 am. Monday & Thursday - 7:30pm. - Spanish Saturday - 9:00 am.

MASS SCHEDULE

Rectory 131 Union Avenue ~ Peekskill, New York 10566 914-737-2071 / Fax: 914-737-1633 Monday ~ Friday 9:00 am ~ 9:00 pm. Saturday 9:00 am ~ 7:00 pm. Sunday Closed Nataly Flores, Parish Manager Email: info@assumptionpeekskill.org

Religious Education ~ Catherine Bischoff, CRE 914-737-2231 / Fax: 914-737-1277 Wednesday: Grades 1 thru 4 - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Wednesday: Grades 5 thru 8 - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Spanish Ministry ~ Deacon Carlos Campoverde, Coordinator 914-737-2071 / Fax: 914-737-1633 Tuesday ~ Friday 9:00 am ~ 4:00 pm.

Cemetery ~ John Bischoff, Manager 1055 Oregon Road ~ Cortlandt Manor, New York 10567 914-736-5981 Monday ~ Friday 8:00 am ~ 3:00 pm.

Miraculous Medal Novena ~ Monday following the 7:00 am & 9:00 am Mass

Legion Of Mary ~ Wednesday 7:00pm.

Respect Life ~ First Thursday 7:00 pm. (In the Chapel)

Sacred Heart ~ First Friday 7:00 pm. (In the Chapel)

The Cenacle - Marian Movement of Priests ~ Saturday 9:30 am.

DEVOTIONS

Sacrament Of Penance (in the Church)

Monday ~ Friday After the 7:00 am & 9:00 am Masses

Monday & Thursday 7:00 pm.

Saturday 4:00 pm. & 6:30 pm.

Eve of Holy Days & Thursday before First Friday 4:30 pm.

Sunday 9:30 am, 11:30 am & 6:30 pm.

Any time at the Rectory upon request.

Sacrament Of Baptism

Every Sunday of the month ~ 1:30 pm in English

Every Saturday of the month ~ 1:00 pm in Spanish

For more information contact the Rectory office.

Sacrament Of Matrimony

Engaged couples contact Fr. Esteban Sanchez, Fr. Carlos Limongi or Dcn. Carlos Campoverde at least six months in advance to arrange the marriage preparation program.

SACRAMENTS

OFFICE HOURS

ADVENT YOUTUBE SERIES

DON’T MISS OUT ON THE

SEASON’S POSTINGS

Visit our youtube page:

www.youtube.com/catholicpeekskillsho/

to hear the enlightening words of Father Esteban

and Father Carlos for this

Joyful Advent Season!

A MESSAGE FROM FR. ESTEBAN

If you ask me what has been the most beautiful gift I have

ever received in my life, I would say it is you!

My dear brothers and sisters, thank you so much for your

support and love, prayers and testimonies. It is a privilege

and an honor to be your friend, your brother and your

spiritual father.

As we prepare ourselves to welcome our Lord and Savior,

Jesus Christ, I assure you of my prayers and love. You are

my motivation and strength during these difficult days for the

Church.

I wish you a Blessed Christmas and a most Prosperous and

Happy New Year!

In Christ,

Fr. Esteban

The Adoration Chapel is open 6:00am—10:00pm

6:15am Morning Prayer 3:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:00pm Holy Rosary 6:45pm Evening Prayer 9:45pm Night Prayer

Sign up for Adoration Time! Sign up sheets are available in the Church, the Chapel and the Rectory.

Right to Life Holy Hour Friday, December 28

th, 2018 ~ 7:00pm

Adoration Chapel

RESPECT LIFE

ADORATION CHAPEL SCHEDULE

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

WORLD MARRIAGE DAY BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday, December 23 Following the 12noon Mass

Father Wilson Hall

Santa Clause is coming to Assumption!

Sponsored by the Religious Education Program.

Christmas Eve

5:00 pm English

7:30 pm Spanish

Christmas Day 12:00 am English 8:00 am English 8:00 am Spanish (Gym) 10:00 am English 12:00 pm English 2:30 pm Spanish 7:30 pm Spanish

The search begins for the Longest Married Couple in the Archdiocese of New York!

To enter: Couples must be sacramentally married for a minimum of 65 years and reside in the Archdiocese of NY.

The Longest married couples will receive commemorative certificates signed by His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan. The winning couple will be interviewed and featured in an article in Catholic New York. Winners are determined by how long the couple has been married as of World Marriage Day, February 10, 2019.

For further information, contact Joan Brisson at the Family Life Office at 646-794-3190 or joan.brisson@archny.org. Email entries can be sent directly to Joan Brisson.

Deadline: Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 5:00pm

Third Sunday of Advent 2018…….………....................................................................…......$9,488.00

(Includes WeShare amount of November 2018 of $363.00 )

Third Sunday of Advent 2017…………..….……..……….......……………...…………………...…..$10,443.00

(Includes ParishPay amount of $556.00)

Christmas Flowers 2018…………..….……………………….......…………………………………..…..$3,194.00

Christmas Flowers 2017…………..….……………………….......…………………………………..…..$3,913.00

If you would like to enroll in Parish Pay, please go to www.parishpay.com OR call the Rectory

TITHING REPORT

ASSUMPTION CEMETERY

MARCH FOR LIFE 2019 THANK YOU FROM THE VATICAN

A place of comfort and consolation

Assumption Cemetery, “God’s acre,” in the vicinity of Peekskill, New York, is an unfailing reminder of the

gift of eternal life that Jesus won for us.

For information regarding purchase of a final resting place for your loved ones, please contact us at (914)

737-2071. In ground and above ground burial options available.

Annual Pilgrimage to Washington DC

46th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Friday, January 18, 2019 Mass at 4:00AM

Bus Leaves for Washington D.C. at 5:00AM

Anticipated return between 11:00PM & 12:00AM

Fee: $50.00

For reservations and questions please contact:

Juliet Juarez: (914) 382-3185 Dcn. Carlos Campoverde: (914) 737-2071

From the Vatican, 28 November 2018

Dear Father Sanchez,

His Holiness Pope Francis was pleased to receive your

letter and gifts, and he thanks you for sharing your

devoted sentiments.

The Holy Father assures you of his prayers for God’s

abundant blessings.

Yours sincerely in Christ,

Monsignor Paolo Borgia Assessor

Sunday, December 23 - Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:00 Anthony J and Elvera Ferraro Requested by: Patrice Cordi and John Drennan

8:00 Spanish Mass (Saint Francis Gymnasium)

10:00 All Expectant Mothers

Requested by: Priests of Assumption

12:00 Loretta Donohue

Requested by: Family

7:00 Spanish Mass

Monday, December 24

7:00 Karol and Marta Hönisch

Requested by: His Mother and family

9:00 Ryan T. Burns

Requested by: His Mother and family

4:00 Deceased members of Hrdlicka and Wassily family

Requested by: Nancy and Hank Hrdicka

7:30 Spanish Mass

Tuesday, December 25 - The Nativity of the Lord 12:00 Emilio and Victorina Juarez

Requested by: Juliet Juarez

8:00 Carlos Lopes Requested by: Dorina, Rachel and Ryan Lopes

10:00 Margaret and James Kiley and George P. Malles

Requested by: Theresa Knickerbocker

12:00 Walter Bittal Sr. and Dalton Tompkins

Requested by: Margaret Bittal

Wednesday, December 26 - Saint Stephen, The First Martyr 7:00 Husovsky family

Requested by: Adriana Sarova

9:00 Giuseppe Pascetta Requested by: Family

Thursday, December 27 - Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist 7:00 Sharon Williams Requested by: Adriana Sarova

9:00 Gloria Varrichio

Requested by: Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Diulio

7:30 Spanish Mass

Friday, December 28 - The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 7:00 Fr. Vernon Wickrematunge (for a speedy recovery)

Requested by: Legion of Mary

9:00 Alfonso Iadevaia

Requested by: Kathryn Vignini

Saturday, December 29 - Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 9:00 Alton Clemente

Requested by: Family

5:00 Thomas O’Gorman

Requested by: Donna O’Gorman

Sunday, December 30 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

8:00 Maria V. DeLuca

Requested by: Family

8:00 Spanish Mass (Saint Francis Gymnasium)

10:00 Guy, Meda and Augie DePalma Requested by: Linda McChain and family

12:00 Pro-populo

7:00 Spanish Mass

ALTAR CANDLES

Ricki Knizeski Requested by: Arlene and Doug Swankie

Pete DeCrenza Sr. and Pete Jr. Requested by: Cathy DeCrenza

SANCTUARY LAMPS

In memory of the Carey and Eible Families Requested by: Family

Margaret and James J. Kiley and George P. Malles

Requested by: Theresa Knickerbocker

ALTAR BREAD AND WINE

Jennie and Edward Knizeski Requested by: Anonymous

Please notify an usher if you would like to

bring up the gifts during a Mass for your

loved one.

MASS INTENTIONS MEMORIALIZATIONS

PRAY FOR

THOSE WHO ARE ILL

Catherine Chesser, Janet Fortier, Linda

McGarr, Andrew Muller, Tony DeMilio, James

Brian Dolman, Suzi Jo Bondra, Carli Hermina,

Jose R. Latimer, James Leung, Sylvia

Guerrero, Rich Carey, German Muñoz,

Fernando De la Puente-Olavegoya, Frank

Terrell, Nancy Conti, Mateo Wilson, Federico

Mosca, Mary Wisker, Tereza Diaz, Lauree

Gleba, Jeremiah Nicholas Mackey, Louise

Isabella and Valery Epstein-Short.

RECENTLY DECEASED

Withney Loja

Davis Tapia

Ruth Cajamarca

Baby Chelsse Sigua

Luis A. Duchitanga

ANUNCIOS PARROQUIALES

Fiesta en honor al Milagroso Señor de Esquipulas de Guatemala

XIX Celebración Celebrante: Fray Amilcar Monroy

Sábado 12 de enero del 2019 5:00am Despertar man anero con Mariachis 6:00am Celebracio n Eucarí stica 7:00am Desayuno Chapí n 7:00pm Celebracio n Eucarí stica 8:30pm Procesio n al Salo n Padre Wilson y compartir!

La novena se inicia el jueves 3 al viernes 11 de enero con el acompan amiento espiritual del Fray Amilcar Monroy.

Local: Salo n San Jose -Iglesia de la Asuncio n Hora: 8:00PM

Peregrinación anual a Washington D.C. Aniversario 46 de Roe v. Wade

Viernes 18 de diciembre del 2019 Costo $50.00

Para reservaciones y preguntas por favor

contactarse con Juliet Juarez 914-382-3185 o con el Diácono Carlos Campoverde 914-737-2071

Virgen de la Altagracia “Protectora Espiritual de la

República Dominicana” La Comunidad Dominicana invita a las fiestas en honor a la Virgen de la Altagracia, su protectora espiritual, la Celebracio n Eucarí stica sera el dí a sa bado 19 de enero a partir de las 7:00pm, iniciaremos con la novena el jueves 10 de enero. Mayores . detalles con los servidores.

Horario de Misas para el tiempo de

Navidad y Año Nuevo Lunes 24 7:30pm Misa vespertina de Vigilia de la Natividad del Sen or Martes 25 8:00am Solemnidad de la Natividad del Sen or. Martes 25 2:30pm Solemnidad de la Natividad del Sen or. Pasada del Nin o Viajero Martes 25 7:30pm Solemnidad de la Natividad del Sen or. Sa bado 29 7:00pm Bendicio n de Familias Domingo 30 8:00am La Sagrada Familia Bendicio n de familias Domingo 30 7:00pm La Sagrada Familia Bendicio n de familias Anote sus intenciones con anticipación en la Casa Parroquial

Martes 1ro de enero del 2019 Solemnidad de Santa Maria

Madre de Dios Dia de Precepto

Misas en español

8:00am | 2:30pm | 7:00pm Inicio de la novena: Sa bado 22 de diciembre del 2018 Termina la novena: Domingo 30 de diciembre del 2018 Informes: Sr. Giovanni Morocho 914-943-1576

Fiesta de honor al Señor de la Misericordia de San Fernando

Sa bado 6 de enero del 2019 | 7:00pm

Invitamos para que nos acompan en a la Solemne Eucaristí a en honor al Sen or de la Misericordia de San Fernando. Despue s de la Misa ofreceremos un variado programa espiritual y un compartir en el Salo n Padre Wilson

ANUNCIOS PARROQUIALES

En la Sagrada Familia de Nazareth, con mucho amor

Diácono Carlos Campoverde

Coordinador del Apostolado Hispano

"San Juan Bautista"

Celebración Anual del Señor de los Milagros de Cumbe

La Comunidad de hermanos de la Pa-rroquia de San Luis de Cumbe, Pro-vincia del Azuay, invitan a que nos acom-pan en a las fiestas en su honor.

Sábado 26 de enero del 2019 12:45pm Procesio n desde Depew Park 2:O0pm. Santa Eucaristí a.

Novena: del 16 al 24 de Enero del 2019 en el Salo n San Jose

Grupo de Oración “Nuestra Señora de la Asunción”

Invita todos los dirigentes de las devociones marianas y no marianas para que alienten a sus servidores y parti-cipen en el Seminario de Vida en el Espí ritu, por 7 vier-nes desde las 7:30 pm. en el Auditorio Padre Wilson. Inicio: Viernes 4 de Enero Termina: Viernes 22 de Febrero Registraciones con los Servidores del Grupo Carisma tico Hagamos un alto a Nuestras Actividades y Recibamos

el Fuego del Espíritu Santo.