The Parish ofImmaculate Conception & Assumption of Our Lady

53 Winter Hill Road, Tuckahoe, New York 10707www.assumption-immaculate.org

Rectory & Cemetery: 961-3643 • Immaculate Conception School: 961-3785 • Religious Education Office: 961-1076

Pastoral StaffRev. Anthony Sorgie, Pastor

Rev. Paul Waddell, Parochial VicarRev. Seán Connolly

Deacon Anthony ViolaDeacon Carl Degenhardt

Parish StaffSr. Cora Lombardo, Director - Adult Faith Formation

Miss Katy Feeney, Director - Religious EdMs. Maureen Harten, Principal - ICS Regional School

Offices Hours:Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Weekend Masses:Saturday Evening

4:00 PM at Assumption5:00 PM at Immaculate Conception

Sunday at Immaculate Conception:8:00 AM • 10:00 AM • 12:00 PM • 5:00 PM

Sunday at Assumption:9:00 AM

Spanish Mass/Misa en Español:12:00 PM at Assumption

todos los Domingos

Bilingual Italian/English Mass/Messa in Italiano:9:00 AM at Assumption

on the first Sunday of the month

Weekday Masses:(recitation of the Rosary before Mass)

Monday - Friday:7:30 AM at Assumption

8:30 AM • 12:00 PM at Immaculate ConceptionSaturday:

8:30 AM at Immaculate Conception

Holy Day Masses:Vigil: 7:30 PM at Immaculate Conception

Solemnity: 8:30 AM, 12:00 Noon and 7:30 PMat Immaculate Conception

7:30 AM at Assumption (Monday-Friday only)

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)Assumption on Saturday: 3:30 - 3:55 PM

Immaculate Conception on Saturday: 4:00 - 5:00 PMor by appointment with priest on duty

Miraculous Medal Novena:Mondays after 12:00 PM Mass

with 7:00 PM Benediction

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:Mondays and First Fridays after the 12:00 PM Mass

at Immaculate ConceptionReposition and Benediction is at 7:00 PM

December 4, 2016Second Sunday of Advent

Solemnity of theImmaculate Conception

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation. Parish Masses that meet your obligation include the following:

Wednesday, December 7 7:30 PM Immaculate Conception Church

Thursday, December 8 7:30 AM Assumption Church 8:30 AM Immaculate Conception Church 12:00 PM Immaculate Conception Church 4:30 PM Immaculate Conception Church 7:30 PM Immaculate Conception Church

Join us for Hospitality after the 7:30 PM Mass on Thursday. We will choose the winner of the last $2,000 Bonanza Prize

of 2016 as well as the Dinnerware from Tuscany.

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From the Desk of the Pastor December 4, 2016Make Ready the Way of the Lord

Second Sunday of Advent

First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10The Advent readings of Isaiah are beautiful and anticipate the coming of the Messiah. In this reading, Isaiah proph-esied of a new and ideal king and a harmonious existence, with natural enemies coexisting peacefully.

Second Reading: Romans 15:4-9Scripture gives us hope and encouragement, so that we might have courage, endure, and think in harmony with the teachings of Jesus Christ. He welcomed all, Jews and Gen-tiles, to His mercy. For our part, He deserves our praise and gratitude.

Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12In this Gospel reading, we are reminded to leave behind our rebellious and disobedient ways and to become obedient to God. It looks forward to the coming of the Messiah and, ul-timately, the time when God overcomes death for our sakes and judges us with justice and mercy.

Next Week: 3rd Sunday of AdventFirst Reading: Isaiah 35:1-6A, 10

Second Reading: James 5:7-10Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11

Mission StatementWith the Eucharist as our source, Mary as our patroness and the Holy Spirit as our guide, we the Roman Catholic Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady, Tuckahoe, seek to give meaning to our faith by following Christ’s command to care for His people, by fostering actions that nourish both

the spiritual and social needs of our people and build community within and without our parish.

One of the most difficult jobs in the world of entertainment is that of the “advance person.” This is the per-son who is expected to prepare the audience for the real star of the show.

John the Baptist is Jesus’ advance man. It is John who came as the one given the mission to herald the com-ing of the Messiah; and his coming is near at hand.

Few entertainers would want John as their advance man. He does not dress properly (camel’s hair and a leather belt) and his diet is not quite gourmet (grasshoppers and wild honey). Above all, John does not come to comfort the troubled but rather to trouble the comfortable. In other words, John is perfect for the role of herald. He knows he is not the Messiah. His baptism is with water – “There is One coming who will baptize with the Spirit”.

Conversion is never easy and change always calls for sacrifice. It is symbolized in the “Royal Purple” worn during the season. Making a good confession is the best way to prepare the way of the Lord in our lives and for Christmas.

Read the bulletin and find there a number of opportunities to come to confession: on Saturday afternoons at our parish churches (3:30 - 3:55 PM at Assumption and 4:00 - 5:00 PM at Im-maculate Conception) and Reconciliation Monday on December 19 at 4:00 – 8:00 PM.

Advent not only turns our minds and hearts to the Stable of Bethlehem, but also calls us for-ward to the time when the Lord will take us home.

Father Anthony Domenic Sorgie

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Registration: New Parishioners may register by visiting one of the priests or by calling the rectory: 961-3643.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Anytime - call the priest on duty: 961-3643. Also on Saturdays: 3:30-3:55 PM at Assumption, 4:00-5:00 at Immaculate Conception.

Communion Calls for the Home Bound: Weekly or monthly. Please call the rectory to arrange visitations.

The Sacrament of Matrimony: Please call Fr. Sorgie, our pastor, to arrange for the date and church of your wedding at least six months in advance, prior to any other plans for your expected wedding date. Wedding arrangements will be handled by our Wedding Coordinator, Mrs. Marge Russo: (914) 629-1691.Note: there are no weddings on Sundays.

The Sacrament of Baptism: Baptisms are scheduled at 1:30 PM on select Sundays at Immaculate Conception or Assumption. Call the rectory as soon as possible to make arrangements. Baptismal catechesis (instruction) is offered on one Thursday of each month.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Anytime day or night. Call 961-3643.

December 4, 2016 - Second Sunday of Advent Volume 34, No. 49

Immaculate Conception Church

Assumption Church

Sat 12/3 4:00 PM Lucy Cardelli Mem.Sun 12/4 9:00 AM Giuseppe Miro Mem. 12:00 PM Gregorio PinoMon 12/5 7:30 AM Sebastian Schiavone Mem.Tues 12/6 7:30 AM Carmela Torella Mem.Wed 12/7 7:30 AM Giuseppe Gizzo Mem.Thurs 12/8 7:30 AM Concetta Pagliaroli & Thomas Visci Mem.Fri 12/9 7:30 AM Gino Perini Mem.Sat 12/10 4:00 PM Michael & Rose Marie Pinto, Sr. Mem.Sun 12/11 9:00 AM Vito Cangiolosi Mem. 12:00 PM José Moreno Mem.

Saturday, December 3 Vigil: Second Sunday of Advent5:00 PM James Shea Mem.Sunday, December 4 Second Sunday of Advent8:00 AM Parishioners and Their Families10:00 AM Frances Signorelli Jackson Mem.12:00 PM Delores Izzo Mem.5:00 PM Margaret F. Longabucco 4th Ann.Monday, December 5 Advent Weekday8:30 AM Joseph J. Puchalski Mem.12:00 PM Vincenzo & Lucia Recine and Ginetta Viselli Mem.Tuesday, December 6 St. Nicholas8:30 AM Amedeo Serraino Mem.12:00 PM Robert McPhillips Mem.Wednesday, December 7 St. Ambrose8:30 AM Mr. & Mrs. Pietro M. Nuzzia Mem.12:00 PM Harry Walsh Mem.7:30 PM Salvatore Pepe Mem.Thursday, December 8 Immaculate Conception 8:30 AM Ersilio & Marino Monni Mem.9:30 AM Blessings Upon the Families of Our Parish12:00 PM Robert Farewell Mem.4:30 PM Antonio Nurzia Mem.7:30 PM Angelo Zeolla Mem.Friday, December 9 St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin8:30 AM Helen Hallacy Mem.12:00 PM Angelo Fortunato Mem.Saturday, December 10 Advent Weekday8:30 AM Settimio Policicchio Mem.Saturday, December 10 Vigil: Third Sunday of Advent5:00 PM Thomas & Katherine Huvane Mem.Sunday, December 11 Third Sunday of Advent8:00 AM Deceased Members of the Mignardi Family Mem.10:00 AM Peter Joseph Kelleher Mem.12:00 PM Catherine Curtis Fenzel Mem.5:00 PM William Cunningham Mem.

Next Weekend’s Celebrants:

Immaculate Conception:Vigil: 3rd Sunday of Advent - Saturday Dec. 10:

5:00 PM: Fr. Connolly3rd Sunday of Advent - Sunday December 11

8:00 AM: Fr. Tierney10:00 AM: Fr. André 12:00 PM: Fr. Sorgie

5:00 PM: Fr. Connolly

AssumptionVigil: 3rd Sunday of Advent - Saturday Dec. 10:

4:00 PM: Fr. Paul3rd Sunday of Advent - Sunday December 11

9:00 AM: Fr. Collins12:00 PM: Fr. Ulloa (Spanish)

Please Pray forOur New Parishioners:

The Bergsten FamilyThe Di Salvo Family

Mario FernandezThe Messina Family

Frances OzeroffNicholas Parente

The Pastore FamilyThe Pedroza Family

Francesca RussoThe Sandarciero Family

Angela Yozzo

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Please Remember to Pray for the Departed:Mario Cestone • Loreto Cristini • Loretta Servodidio

Olympia “Lily” Spidalieri • Mary E. Tavolillaand for those in the military who have died

in the service of our country

Wedding CoordinatorWe had a number of outstanding candidates for the Wed-ding Coordinator position. Margaret Russo has been se-lected for the job. A heartfelt thanks to all who applied.

Sunday, December 4Hospitality after Mass Fr. Fata HallJesse Tree 9:00 AM Lower ChurchMonday, December 5Exposition & Benediction 12:30 - 7:00 PM Immaculate ConceptionTuesday, December 6Morning Out 9:45 AM Lower Level Fr. Fata HallRCIA 7:00 PM Lower RectoryChoir 7:30 PM Immaculate ConceptionLegion of Mary 7:30 PM Teachers’ RoomThursday, December 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception

No CCD Classes - Families should attend MassSaturday, December 10Advent Day of Reflection 9:00 AM Fr. Fata HallJesse Tree 1:00 PM Lower ChurchSunday, December 11Jesse Tree 9:00 AM Lower ChurchOL of Guadalupe party 1:00 PM Fr. Fata HallFamily Catechesis 3:00 PM Immaculate ConceptionCYO 6:00 PM Meeting HouseMonday, December 12Exposition & Benediction 12:30 - 7:00 PM Immaculate Conception

Schedule

Please Remember to Pray for the Sick:Joseph Bracchitta • Norma Canal • Maria Rose D’Onofrio

Rose De Benedictis • Pamela Sacchinelli DeMaioAngie DiGioia • Elena DiLeo

Maria Faber • Donna Fleming • Kenneth FrawleyMaddy Gordon • Ana Herrera • Joseph Lagana

Michele Laverdi • Lucy Lo Murno • Ian ManzaresJames McGarry • William McQuade • Barbara Mechling

Richard Natoli, Sr. • Angelo Nurzia • William RanieriJohn Risi • John Ruggiero • Margaret Scott

Lawrence Smith • Mary Patricia SpruckMonika Sybitzky • Patricia Tavolilla

Wedding BannsI

Joseph Forgione & Krystle John

Advent Day of PrayerSaturday, December 10

Prepare for Christmas this year in a special way! Join Fr. An-dré and fellow parishioners for an Advent Day of Reflection!Treat yourself to a time of silence and prayerful reflective listening and reading on Saturday, December 10, 9:00-3:30 PM at Fr. Fata Hall.We will use the book, Bringing Forth Christ: Five Feasts of the Child Jesus by St. Bonaventure, who invites us to dis-cover how we could spiritually conceive the Son of God, give birth to Him, name Him, seek and adore Him with the Magi, and then, finally, present Him to God in the temple, all through a meditative reflection on the feasts of: Annuncia-tion, Nativity, Holy Name, Epiphany, and Presentation.The day includes a special 8:30 AM Mass at Assumption Church. Then we move to Fr. Fata Hall for registration and breakfast. The cost of $25 includes the breakfast, a light lunch, and St. Bonaventure’s book.For the day’s complete schedule and the registration infor-mation, please refer to

www.assumption-immaculate.org/pdf/advent_day.pdf

Pamela Sacchinelli DeMaio

Sanctuary CandleImmaculate Conception

In Memory of Alejandro JaureguiAniceto Dacalos and Deogenes Decalos

From: The Jauregui and Dacalos FamiliesAssumption

In ThanksgivingFrom: Anna Carapella

Our Lady of GuadalupeBilingual Mass

Sunday, December 11In honor of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patron Saint of the Americas, there will be a bilingual Mass (Spanish and English) at 12:00 Noon on Sunday, December 11 at Assumption Church. A reception, hosted by La Comuni-dad Hispana will follow in Fr. Fata Hall. All are invited!

Lessons & Carols - Dec. 18On December 18, the 4th Sunday of Ad-vent, the Immaculate Conception Adult Choir will offer a selection of Lessons and Carols at 3:00 PM. Please plan to join us for this very special event.

Reconciliation Monday - December 19Confessions will be offered from 4:00 PM through 8:00 PM at Im-maculate Conception Church on Monday, December 19. A number of priests will be available. Confes-sions will be heard in English, Italian and Spanish.All parishes throughout the Archdio-cese will offer confessions on Reconciliation Monday. Con-fessions are also available by appointment.

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Adult FAith FormAtion

Morning Out; Learn and Play!Tuesday, December 6

Parents or grandparents of infants, toddlers and pre-school children are invited to discuss behavior, social, and discipline topics while their children engage in su-pervised play and craft time. Archdiocesan trained facili-tators will help in the discussions. Sessions are Tuesday mornings: 9:45 to 11:15 AM in the lower level of Father Fata Hall. For our December 6 meeting, we will dis-cuss Self Care for Stressed Parents. To reserve a space, please, contact Michelle at chorvers@optonline.net or 787-0005.

Parents Connect MeetingTuesday, December 13

Join us on Tuesday, December 13th at 10:00 AM in the Lower Level of Father Fata Hall. The Parents Connect mis-sion is to provide an opportunity for parents to connect and learn from each other in a welcoming, open and faith filled environment. We will discuss Divine Mercy for Moms - Sharing the Les-

sons of St. Faustina by Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet. If you don’t have time to read the chapters, please join us anyway; we use the book to initiate conversation.

Child care is provided. Please contact Mi-chelle at chorvers@optonline.net or 787-0005 to RSVP and let us know how many children will be joining you.

Is God Calling You to be a Lector? The Lector proclaims God’s Word at Mass in the First and Second Readings as well as reads the Introduction and the Prayers of the Faithful. If you are a Catholic in good standing and have good communication skills, prayer-fully consider whether God is calling you to this ministry. Submit your name for consideration as well as your con-tact information (cell phone and e-mail address) to Fr. Sorgie or Sr. Cora. You will be contacted by one of them.

Is God Calling You to be anExtraordinary Minister of Holy

Communion? An Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion assists the priest at the celebration of the Eucharist (Mass) to distribute the Holy Eucharist, the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, to other parishioners. If you have a great love and devotion to the Eucharist and are a Catho-lic in good standing, prayerfully consider whether God is calling you to this ministry. Submit your name to be con-sidered for this ministry as well as your contact informa-tion (cell phone and e-mail address) to Fr. Sorgie or Sr. Cora. You will be contacted by one of them.

religious educAtionThe CCD children are learning about the Liturgical Year, Advent, and the Christmas story. One of our special fam-ily events this season is our Christmas pageant. The chil-dren will star in the Christmas story on Sunday, Decem-ber 11, at 3 PM. Although the Church is already filled with families, we have reserved a few seats for parish-ioners. If you would like to attend, please call the CCD office at 961-1076.

Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionClasses are cancelled Wednesday evening, December 7, and Thursday, December 8, so that children can attend the Holy Day of Obligation Mass with their families.

Thanksgiving Food DriveThanks to all who participated in our annual Thanksgiv-ing Food Drive! Special thanks go to Lynn Callahan who began this tradition for Religious Ed years ago, long be-fore she took the retirement package offered by the Arch-diocese last year. Through this program, many needy families have been able to share a great Thanksgiving meal.

Pastoral CouncilIt is time for me to create a “Pastoral Council”. This will be a group of men and women, reg-istered parishioners, young and not so young who help to guide the Pastoral work of the par-ish: the ministries, apostolates, societies, com-munity outreach, CCD, Regional school, ceme-tery, evangelization, welcoming new members, etc.

The vibrant life of our Parish in the Archdiocese of New York and the Catholic Church which I am mandated to Shepherd, requires the help of many people, both employed and an army of volunteers, to steer our Parish into living the Mission Statement found on the top of page 1.

If anyone is interested in talking to me about serving on a new Pastoral Council, just give me a call, or stop by, or mention it when we meet. I am going to try to put at least a first group in place before the New Year.

Respectfully in Christ,Father Anthony Sorgie

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Change of Address or Phone Numberfor Current Parishioners

If you have changed your phone number and/or moved, please let us know your new information and whether you will continue to be parishioners here. You can call the rectory or complete the information below and drop it in the collection basket. It is important to note apartment numbers. Thank you for keeping us informed!

Parishioner Change of Information Form

Name: _____________________________________

Address: ___________________________________

City: ______________________________________

Phone:_____________________________________

Moving within parishMoving to another parish

AttentionRecently Married Parishioners

Many individuals who have recently married continue to be registered parishioners as part of their parents’ families, even if the parish is not the one they currently attend. Often they plan to move in the not-too-distant future and do not want to initiate a change until that decision has been made. Couples who do live in the parish and want to be registered as a new family should call the rectory or register online at our parish web site: www.assumption-immaculate.org.

Maintenance & Custodial Care of Our Buildings & GroundsOngoing projects are Stewardship in Action. We would like to keep you informed and will use space in the bulletin to do that. (For a complete list, including older completed projects, visit: www.assumption-immaculate.org/info/stewardship.php)

h Refurbished Assumption Rectory 3rd Floor Bedrooms and Bathroom ...................................................completed 5.9.2016 h Converted to Energy-Saving LED Lights at Assumption .................................................................... completed 5.13.2016 h Chimney Repaired and Painted at Fr. Fata Hall ................................................................................... completed 7.23.2016 h Repair and paint Statue of Our Lady at Entrance to Assumption ......................................................... completed 8.20.2016 h Renovation of Fr. Fata Hall (upstairs) ................................................................................................. completed 9.14.2016 h Replace Windows in the Meeting House .................................................................................................. almost completed h Two New Signs at Entrances to Assumption, Repair Garden Sign ..................................................... completed 10.12.2016 h Replace Outdoor Bulletin Board at Assumption ................................................................................ completed 10.12.2016 h New Tile Floor at Entrance into Immaculate Conception Church ...................................................... completed 11.21.2016 h Designed and Installed Real Votive Candles for our People to Light .................................................. completed 11.23.2016 h Upgraded and Painted Bathroom at Immaculate Conception Church ................................................ completed 11.25.2016 h Upgrade Sound System at Assumption Church ........................................................................................... contract signed

If you have questions about any aspect of our Catholic Church and Faith, just drop us a note or call and we will an-swer them to the best of our ability.

66. People give me books to read about our Christian Faith. How can I tell if a book is accurate and faithful to our Catholic Beliefs?”

There are many popular books that claim to present the Catholic faith, but unless the content is reviewed by an authorized member of the Church, it is hard to know if it is accurate.

Look for an ‘imprimatur’ printed in the first few pages of the book. The presence of an imprimatur generally means that a bishop’s office has determined it to be free of doctrinal or moral errors. It may be accompanied by a ‘nihil obstat’ (Latin for “nothing standing in the way”) which means that someone well-versed in Catholic theol-ogy has reviewed the contents and found the same thing.

It is important that a book claiming to be Catholic has the approval of the Catholic Church. There are many well-meaning people who intend to educate others about God’s infinite love, but have an imperfect understanding of Catholic doctrine. Be sure before you delve into a text.

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New to the Parish? Register Online:www.assumption-immaculate.org/icc/icc_regform.php

Pregnant? Need Help? 914-235-0505 or 1-800-640-0767. Absolutely Confidential - Total Services Free.

Bonanza 2017Tickets Are Available

Our 2017 Bonanza tickets have been mailed to parishioners. Please consider them for Christ-mas and birthday presents.

As with the 2016 Bonanza Lottery, winning tickets will be re-entered for subsequent drawings - so it is possible to win multiple prizes with the same ticket.

Thank you, as always, for your generosity and stew-ardship during Bonanza 2016. Our last $2,000 prize winner will be selected when we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8.

Please continue to pray for our Parish, our clergy, and the staff members who serve you.

2016 Bonanza LotteryWinners forNovember 28:

Linda LucianoRosemarie Spamer

Zeltner

The final $2,000 drawing will occur when we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Stewardship for Sunday, November 27Sunday Collection:

Church $13,758ParishPay $2,686Total: $16,444

Gold Envelope Donations for Gym Debt:Church $988ParishPay $64Total: $1,052

Stewardship for Sunday, November 20Sunday Collection:

Church $16,278ParishPay $2,686Total: $18,964

Thanksgiving/Human Development:Church $2,600ParishPay $160Total: $2,760

Gold Envelope Donations for Gym Debt:Church $874ParishPay $64Total: $938

Update on theBenedictine Monks of Norcia

Our parish has sent our donations to Rev. Cassian Folsom, OSB, the Prior of the Benedictine Monks of Norcia, whose Monastery and the Basilica of St. Benedict built over the birthplace of the Patron Saint of Europe were tremendously damaged. The earthquake at 7.1 on the Richter scale, had its epicenter in the main Piazza of Norcia. The town is now a red zone and the entire village is emp-tied to either families or a tent village. The monks continue to minister and bring hope to the people and are trying to rebuild an old Capuchin monas-tery as their monastic dwelling for years to come.

First Check: $8,500Latest Check: $2,531Total: $11,031

Annual Collection Next Weekend for the Retired Religious and Clergy

Next weekend, we will take up the annual archdiocesan collection for the thousands of retired Catholic sisters and brothers whose hard work, prayers, and sacrifices helped build our Catholic schools, hospitals, and charitable agencies. These dedicated women and men gave - and give - their lives in extraordinary and exemplary service to the archdiocese; and now, as they move into their se-nior years, we are able to offer them in return, our love and support through this annual collection that helps to provide for their needs.

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Jesse Tree Gifts CollectionNow Through Sunday, December 18

Our annual collection of Christmas gifts for chil-dren and adults less fortunate than ourselves is underway. As always, the groups include battered women and children, unwed moth-ers, families in transition and need, children and grandchildren of prisoners, the home-less, and children and young adults with special needs or life threatening illnesses. Their ages range from the unborn to the elderly.

Please obtain a gift tag from one of the baskets located at either Church. We would appreciate receiving your new, wrapped gifts with the gift tag attached as soon as pos-sible, but no later than December 18th. These gifts should be placed under the Jesse Tree located at either church. We encourage everyone to take at least one gift tag for this worthwhile outreach project. The recipients have always been extremely grateful.

Please refer to the Jesse Tree web site announcement for the dates and times that we will be processing the gifts.

www.assumption-immaculate.org/ministries/jesse.phpIf you have any questions, please contact Bill or Kathleen Humphries at 779-5925, 490-8113 or 815-3510.

Pilgrimage to Fátima and LourdesJoin Fr. Connolly August 1-10, 2017

2017 marks the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady’s appear-ances to the children at Fátima. Fr. Connolly will be lead-ing a group to Fátima, Portugal and Lourdes, France this coming August. Members of the group will fly into Lis-bon and visit Fátima, Salamanca, Burgos and Lourdes.

The pilgrimage will include round-trip airfare from NY, accommodations at 4-star hotels, breakfast and dinner each day, professional Catholic guides, sightseeing, res-taurant and hotel tips and luggage handling (1 piece per person), and more. Mass will be celebrated daily. For complete details, visit

www.pilgrimages.com/frconnolly/fatima2017

Celebrate the New Year TogetherBefore you know it, we will be bringing in 2017! If you are looking to ring in the New Year, be close to home, party with family and friends, and not pay the typical exorbitant New Year’s prices, you are cordially invited to the Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady first annual New Year’s Eve celebration!Come sing, dance, enjoy a buffet dinner catered by Ange-lina’s with beer, wine, soda, coffee, tea, espresso, desserts, door prizes, hats, noise makers, et cetera. The celebration will be on Saturday, December 31st from 7:00 PM until 1:00 AM at Fr. Fata Hall. For more information, contact Domi-nick Banda: 740-7127 or 475-7683.

HOPE Soup Kitchen - December 14 & 20The next scheduled days for our Parish are Wednesday, December 14 and Tuesday, December 20. The menu consists of Meatloaf (sliced) over wide noodles, 2 large bags of frozen peas and carrots, 2 large bags of mixed salad greens and a bottle of French dressing (donations of any of the above are appreciated).

Senior Citizen Breakfast and ConcertFriday, December 9

The Anne Hutchinson Student Council Community Ser-vice Club cordially invites senior citizens to a breakfast and concert on Friday, December 9: 9:00 - 11:00 AM in the Anne Hutchinson School cafeteria. The snow date is Friday, December 16. Parking is available in the back of the school.

Women’s Morning of ReflectionSaturday, December 17

You are invited to a Women’s Morning of Reflection on Saturday, December 17: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at St. Pat-rick’s Church: 29 Cox Ave, Armonk, NY.

$25 to register; coffee, tea, light breakfast - bring your favorite to share. Morning retreat will be directed by Fr Donal O’Keefe, LC and include a talk, meditation, Mass and Reconciliation. For more information, contact Linda Romagnoli (914) 244-3685 or ladyyoli@aol.com.

Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi

Winter Coat DriveThe Sts. Peter & Paul and St. Ursula Men’s Club is spon-soring a Winter Coat Drive through December 21st to benefit those in need in the local community. We are in need of new or gently used adult and children’s coats. Coats can be brought to the Sts. Peter & Paul and St. Ur-sula Rectory: 129 Birch Street, Mt. Vernon, or you can call 914-668-9815 to schedule a pick-up of your donation of five or more coats.

Volunteers NeededVolunteers are needed at Cabrini of Westchester in Dobbs Ferry. If you have a few hours to give to this rewarding experience, please contact Simone Smith (Director of Hu-man Resources and Volunteers) at 693-6800 extension 571 or Yvonne at extension 592.

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La Comunidad Hispana La Comunidad Hispana

La Comunidad Hispana

Misa en Español: La Misa se celebra todos los domingos a las 12:00 del mediodía en la Iglesia de la Asunción:

125 Wallace St • Tuckahoe, NY 10707 100 Pleasant Ave • Tuckahoe, NY 10707

Hospitalidad: Compartimos en una Convivencia el prim-er domingo de cada mes después de la Misa del mediodía en el Salón Parroquial de Father Fata Hall, ubicado al lado de la Iglesia de la Asunción.

La Comunidad Hispana

Misa bilingüe en honor deNuestra Señora de Guadalupe

En no ir de la fiesta de Nuestras Señora de Guadal-upe, Patrona de las Américas, se celebrará una Misa bilingüe (inglés y español) el día domingo, 11 de diciembre a las 12:00 del mediodía en la Iglesia de la Asunción. Luego de la misma La Comunidad Hispana ofrecerá una recepción en el Fr. Fata Hall. ¡Todos están cordialmente invitados!

Recolección de Regalos para el Jesse TreeDesde hoy hasta domingo, 18 de diciembre

Nuestra recolección de regalos de Navidad para niños y adultos menos afortunados que nosotros está en camino. Como siem-pre el grupo de recipientes de regalos incluye; mujeres y niños violentados, madres solteras, familias en transición. Y necesidad, hijos y nietos de reclusos, personas desposeídas y sin hogar, ni-ños y jóvenes adultos con necesidades es-peciales o enfermedades que atentan contra la vida. Sus edades fluctúan desde recién nacidos hasta ancianos.

Por favor obtenga una etiqueta para regalo de las can-astas localizadas en cualquiera de muestras dos iglesias. Apreciaremos recibir sus regalos empacados en papel de regalo y con la etiqueta correspondiente no más tarde del día 18 de diciembre. Los regalos deben colocarse bajo el Jesse Tree localizados en cualquiera de nuestras dos iglesias. Solicitamos que, por favor, cada uno de los parroquianos tome al menos una etiqueta de regalo para hacer realidad este importante proyecto. Los recipientes de estos regalos siempre han estado muy agradecidos.

Por favor, diríjase a la dirección a continuación para sa-ber las fechas y horas en las que se procesarán los obse-quios navideños. www.assumption-immaculate.org/ministries/Jesse.php

18 de diciembreLecciones y Villancicos

NavideñosEl día 18 de diciembre, el tercer do-mingo del Tiempo de Adviento, el Coro de Adultos de la Iglesia de La Inmaculada Concepción ofrecerá una selección de Lecciones y Villan-cicos Navideños, a las 3:00PM. Por favor acompáñenos este año a este evento especial.

Confesiones lunes 19 de diciembre Se ofrecerá el Sacramento de la Confesión el día lunes, 19 de diciembre desde las 4:00PM hasta las 8:00PM. Varios confesores estarán disponibles, para escuchar sus confesiones en inglés, italiano y español. Todas las parroquias de la Ar-quidiócesis ofrecerán el Sac-ramento de Confesión el día lunes. Además, se ofrecerán vi fusiones previa cita.

Solemnidad de La Santísima Virgen María de la Inmaculada Concepción

La solemnidad de La Santísima Virgen María de La In-maculada Concepción es día de santa obligación. Las Iglesias de nuestra parroquia celebrarán misas para hac-er posible el cumplimiento de esta santa obligación. Las Misas a celebrarse se detallan a continuación:

Miércoles 7, de diciembre 7:30 PM Iglesia de La Inmaculada Concepción.

Jueves 8, de diciembre 7:30 AM Iglesia de La Asunción 8:30 AM Iglesia de La Inmaculada Concepción 12:00 PM Iglesia de La Inmaculada Concepción 4:30 PM Iglesia de La Inmaculada Concepción 7:30 PM Iglesia de La Inmaculada Concepción

Vajilla ToscanaJuego para ocho personas

Una hermosa vajilla Toscana/juego para ocho personas, será rifada. El producto de la rifa será destinado a los Monjes de Norcia. La vajilla podrá ser apreciada y admirada este fin de semana en el Fr. Fata Hall (después de la hospitalidad.)

El precio de cada boleto para la rifa es de $5.00. El ganador será seleccionado el día viernes, 8 de diciembre después de la misa de las 7:30 PM.