Holy Name of Jesus Parish 2 Broadway, Valhalla, NY

Rev. John F. Antony, Administrator Rev. Nana Ampah, Weekend Associate Deacon Thomas J. Abbamont, Deacon

Rectory Religious Education Office

Phone: 949-2323 Phone: 949-1422 HNJValhallaNY@gmail.com HNJRE@aol.com Fax: 914-930-5156 Fax: 914-930-5154

www.HolyNameofJesus.org https://new.flocknote.com/HNJvalhalla

Ben Balldasam Peter Barbieri Gerry Blenkle, Sr. Nick Cacciola Michael Capasso Jeff Caponera Logan Caprari Andrea Damato Lou Dearstyne Donald DeLandri Matthew Phillips Ed Delliveau Frankie Dezell Edward Di Capril Joseph DiCioccio Rev. Ralph DiOrio Alexandria Diemoz John Edwards Jason Fiore Emily Gerstle Fred Gillu Ray Keegan Nick Klaus P.A.L. Teresa Lingardo Gavin Little

Billy Loua Holly Lynch Frank Machera Maria Magnotta Joshua Jayden McGuinness Flavia Mirasole Francesco Mirasole Jaspare Miranda Frank Morganthaler Alexa Nitting Dennis Pierce Ginger Ragusa Frankie Ragusa Madeline Ragusa Frank Rotelline Irene Schilio Kathy Schilio Richard Schilio Daniel Schoen Traci Sinapi Ann Spaziante Sorcha Sproul Carol Tucciarone Meredith Grace Windisch Adriana Xhudo Vincent Zappi

PRAY FOR To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven.

Pray for all the souls of our faithfully departed and all those that have no one to pray for them, especially Carlos Wong, grant eternal rest unto them O lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

Pray for Our Military Please pray for those who are serving our

country in the military, especially, Stephanie Athanasatos, U.S.. Coast Guard

Jonathan Alicea, U.S. Air Force Nicholas Capasso, U. S. Marine

Lieutenant Junior Grade Louis DePaolis, U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Peter M Kavanagh 111, U.S. Army

Capt. Kyle J. Kavanagh, U.S. Marine Sgt. Kyle Ross Martin, U.S. Marine

Alyson Oderifero, US Air Force Christopher T. Oderifero, Sr. Airman, Air Force

Clayton Perry, U.S. Air Force Seamen Benjamin Scher, U.S. Coast Guard

Robert Soderquist, U.S. Marine Capt. Daniel Spies, U.S. Army

Major Michael Tillson, U.S. Army All our Armed Forces both home and abroad May the Lord watch over and protect them!

MASSES

SATURDAY: 5:00pm SUNDAY: 8:00am, 10:00am & Noon

HOLY DAYS: Vigil: 5:00pm 7:15 am, 9:00 am, and 6:30pm

WEEKDAY: Monday - Friday: 7:15am & 9am -Saturday: 9am

Morning Prayer: Daily - 8:30 am

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Devotions every Monday

after the 9am Mass

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 4pm-4:45pm or by appointment

HOLY HOUR ADORATION

3rd Monday of the Month at 12 noon –3PM

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm Except Holidays

Served by: Mrs. Fran Berger, Acct/ Parish Mgr. Mrs. Janan Lane, Rel Ed Coordinator Miss Anita Ghilardi, Rel Ed Secretary Mr. Robert DeLuccia, Trustee Mrs. Cathy Krug, Trustee Mrs. Erin Sica, Choir Director Mr. Frank Squillante, Organist Mr. Brian Clifford, B.A.S.I.C.S. Mrs. Suzanne Gerbosi, Children’s Choir

Saturday, April 20 7:00pm Easter Vigil Sunday, April 21 8:00am For All 10:00am The 12:00pm People Monday, April 22 7:15am Patrick Gross 9:00am Deceased Members of the Ciotola and LeDonna Families Tuesday, April 23 7:15am Patrick Grosso 9:00am Edward,John& Helen Roche Wednesday, April 24 7:15am Morese Jashan 9:00am Adele Zappi, Mary & Gennerao Raffa Thursday, April 25 7:15am Theresa Givney 9:00am Deceased Members of the Rush Family Friday, April 26 7:15am Kelly Ann Del Greco 9:00am Frank Spadaro Saturday, April 27 9:00am Raymond C Sassano 7:00pm Jim Murphy Sunday, April 28 8:00am Andrew Mola, Sr. 10:00am Michael Dolan, Sr. 12:00pm Antonio, Giovanni, Domenica & Cecilia

DIVINE MERCY IN MY SOUL (continued) To fittingly observe the Feast of Mercy

1. Celebrate the Feast on the Sunday after Easter. 2. Sincerely repent of all our sins. 3. Place our complete trust in Jesus. 4. Go to Confession, preferably before that Sunday. 5. Receive Holy Communion on the day of the Feast. 6. Venerate the Image of the Divine Mercy [perform some act or make some gesture of deep religious respect toward the image because of the person it represents – in this case, our Most Merci-ful Savior. 7. Be merciful to others, through our actions, words, and prayers on their behalf.

On Sunday, April 28th is DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY at 1:30pm there will be Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy Reflection, Recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Benediction.

HAPPY EASTER! Happy Easter! Or as most other languages prefer: Blessed Pasch—Passover! Pasqua, Pascua, Páscoa, Pâques! Israel’s Passo-ver through the Red Sea to the Promised Land! Jesus’ Passover through the Cross to resurrection! Our catechumens’ Passover last night, and ours once upon a time, through Baptism’s waters to our family’s Eucharist! Welcome, everybody! As someone once said of the Catholic Church, “Here comes everybody!” So in this Jubi-lee of Mercy, we make our own Saint John Chrysostom’s Easter welcome from fourteen hundred years ago: “Let everyone enjoy this radiant feast! You who fasted from Lent’s beginning, and you who didn’t fast at all, rejoice! The table’s richly set! Come, take from it, everybody, no worries, no embarrassment! All of you, taste the banquet of faith! Enjoy the feast of forgiveness! Let no one grieve for having sinned again and again: pardon has risen from the tomb!” Happy Easter! Blessed Pasch! Welcome, every-body! Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Over the centuries, the Church has demonstrated a wonderful ability to adopt a culture’s favorite symbols and customs and as-sign them new meaning. Easter eggs have a very ancient pedigree: nature’s perfect package, emblem of new life, dyed and decorated and given as gifts in ancient Egypt, Rome, China, and Persia. Just as the long hard winter is over, the egg bursts with promise of life and nourishment. Long ago, Christians came to see the egg not as a symbol of spring’s rebirth, but of ours, and as a sign of Christ’s tomb. A Polish legend says that Mary, in compassion for the sol-diers at the cross, gave them eggs, but that her tears stained their shells with brilliant color. Legends have their origin in tales told around a hearth, but they often contain a profound truth. The idea of Mary, the first Christian, engaged in a merciful act of for-giveness and tenderness even in the shadow of the cross, describes the age‑old wish that Christ “Easter in us.” —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co

BEGINNING AND END-Faith is the beginning and the end is love. St. Ambrose WORDS AND DEEDS –When people hear us speak God’s word, they marvel at its beauty and power; when they see what little impact it has on our daily lives, they laugh and poke fun at us.—Second-century Christian Ugustine EASTER PEOPLE-We are Easter people and Alleluia is our song!—St. Augustine

EASTER ...Easter is a very significant date within Chr istianity and is the foundation of the Chr istian faith. Jesus, the Son of God, fulfilled prophecy and through his death, has given the gift of eternal life in heaven to those who believe in his death and resurrection. WHEN DID EASTER SUNDAY START? The earliest Christians celebrated the resurrection on the fourteenth of Nisan (our March-April)... Early Christians celebrating the Passover worshiped Jesus as the Paschal Lamb and Redeemer. Many felt that the date should continue to be based on the timing of the Resurrection during Passover. Constantine wanted Christianity to be totally separated from Judaism and did not want Easter to be celebrated on the Jewish Passover. The Council of Nicea accordingly required the feast of the resurrection to be celebrated on a Sunday and never on the Jewish Passover. Easter was to be the Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox. Since the date of the vernal equinox changed from year to year, calculating the proper date can be difficult. This is still the method used to determine Easter today, which is why some years we have Easter earlier than other years. WHAT DOES THE NAME EASTER MEAN? The early Latin name for the week of Easter was hebdomada alba or “white week,” while the Sunday after Easter day was called dominica in albis from the white robes of those who had been newly baptized. The word alba is Latin both for white and dawn. People speaking Old High German made a mistake in their translation and used a plural word for dawn, ostarun, instead of a plural for white. From ostarun we get the German Ostern and the English Easter. ORIGIN & HISTORY OF THE EASTER BUNNY-There are several reasons for the rabbit, or hare, to be associated with Easter, all of which come through pagan celebrations or beliefs. The most obvious is the hare’s fertility. Easter comes during spring and celebrates new life. The Christian meaning of new life through Christ and a general emphasis on new life are different, but the two gradually merged. Any animals – like the hare – that produced many offspring were easy to include. The hare is also an ancient symbol for the moon. The date of Easter depends on the moon. This may have helped the hare to be absorbed into Easter celebrations. ORIGIN & HISTORY OF EASTER EGGS- Early Christians looked at the connection eggs had to life and decided eggs could be a part of their celebration of Christ’s resurrection. In addition, in some areas, eggs were forbidden during Lent; therefore, they were a delicacy at Easter. Since many of the earlier customs were Eastern in origin, some speculate that early missionaries or knights of the Crusade may have been responsible for bringing the tradition to the West. In the fourth century, people presented eggs in church to be blessed and sprinkled with holy water. By the twelfth century, the Benedictio Ovorum had been introduced authorizing the special use of eggs on the holy days of Easter. The timing of this blessing would uphold the idea that Crusaders may have brought the tradition back. Even though eggs had been used previously, the Crusaders may have made the custom more popular and widespread. In 1290, Edward I of England recorded a purchase of 450 eggs to be colored or covered with gold leaf. He then gave the eggs to members of the royal household. Once the custom became accepted, new traditions began to grow up around it. Eggs were dyed red for joy and in memory of Christ’s blood. Egg rolling contests came to America from England, possibly as a reminder of the stone being rolled away. THE EASTER LAMB– Lambs are young animals born in springtime…The lamb comes from the Jewish Passover, where each family killed a lamb as a sacrifice. When Christ became the Passover Lamb for everyone, the lamb became a symbol for His sacrifice. EASTER LILLIES-The Easter lily is another new addition to Easter celebrations. Throughout the years, painters and sculptors used the white Madonna lily to symbolize purity and innocence, frequently referring to Mary. This lily doesn’t force well, so nurseries couldn’t get the flower to bloom in time Easter.In the 1880s, Mrs. Thomas Sargent brought Bermuda lily bulbs back to Philadelphia. A local nurseryman, William Harris, saw the lilies and introduced them to the trade. A more practical consideration was that they were easy to force into bloom in time for the Easter season. From there, they Bermuda lily, now the familiar Easter lily, spread throughout the country. Excerpted from crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/undertanding

SOCIAL CONCERNS

LAST MAN STANDING RAFFLE drawing will take place here at Holy Name of Jesus on May 11th at 6PM. It is our only Fundraiser. The Bingo Boys will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs and French fries. There will be coffee and desserts. HOW IT WORKS AND RULES –The trick is to be the last man stand-ing. A last man standing raffle is the opposite of a normal raffle in that it is the LAST number drawn wins the prize RULES: – Tickets are $100 each . There will only be 300 tickets sold. Winner NEED NOT be present to claim a prize. Monetary prizes are as follows: 1st drawn wins $300 25th drawn wins $200 50th drawn wins $250 75th drawn wins $200 100th drawn wins $250 125th drawn wins $200 150th drawn wins $250 175th drawn wins $200 200th drawn wins $300 225th drawn wins $200 250th drawn wins $300 275th drawn wins $300 296th drawn wins $500 297th drawn wins $500 298th drawn wins $500 299th drawn wins $500 300th drawn wins $10,000. REMEMBER YOU HAVE TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT!!

UPCOMING DATES: April 21st Easter April 24th Rosary Altar April 27th Prayer Shawl April 27th Youth Group Clothing April 28th Divine Mercy Sunday May 5th May Crowning May 11th Last Man Standing May 12th Mother’s Day May 18th Prayer Shawl May 22nd Rosary Altar May 27th Memorial Day May 30th Ascension Thursday June 18th Blood Drive

HNJ ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY is offer ing a $500 scholarship to any High School Senior who is a member in good standing at HNJ Church and has

provided service to the HNJ. The application and requirements are available in the rectory during normal business hours THE YOUTH GROUP OF HNJ Clothing Drive is Saturday, April 27th from 4:30 to 6 PM. and Sunday, April 28th from 8:30 until 1:30PM. (Drop off is in front of the Gym doors) This is a Fundraiser Drive for the Rosary Hill Home. We will be collecting all types of clothing, shoes, household items including blankets, sheets, pillows, bedspreads, towels, table cloths, kitchen/bath accessories (made of fabric), drapes/curtains, accessories in-cluding purses, backpacks, belts, hats, gloves, scarves, ties, under-garments, baby accessories, soft toys, stuffed animals, hard toys, blocks. Please place all items in well ties black plastic bags. If you are unable to drop off your items on this date and time or would like more information, please contact YouthGroupHNJ@gmail.com (We can not accept: Books, CDs/VHS Tapes, Furniture, Kitchen Appliances or Outdoor Toys) Holy Name is now part of the AMAZON SMILE Campaign where Holy Name will receive .05 percent of every dollar that you pur-chase through Amazon. It s very easy…..go to Smile.Amazon.com hit enter and it will say select a charity to start shopping and enter “Church of the Holy Name of Jesus Christ” And it should pop right up in your Amazon tool bar that you are supporting Holy Name. Thank you to those who have already signed up we have received $99.92 to date.

Welcome to Holy Name of Jesus Church! We welcome all who celebrate with us. If you would like to register in our Parish, or if changes were made after you registered, please fill out this form and drop it into the collection basket, or mail/bring it to the Rectory. If required, we will contact you after receiving your information. Name:___________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________ Telephone:_______________________________________ __New to Parish Change of Address/Phone Number __I would like to receive donation envelopes __Moving- please remove my name from Parish list __Other “It is essential that children see that prayer is something truly important for their parents.” -Pope Francis 4/11/16

POST 1038 TAG SALE-Largest fundraiser of the Valhalla American Legion Auxiliary will be on Saturday, April 29th from 8:30am to 3:30pm at 27 Legion Drive, Valhalla for further information email: alpost1038ny.org

VOLUNTEER EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED AT WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER, VALHALLA- If you have an hour or two to volunteer in a week, you are kindly requested to call the Catholic Priest Chaplain: Rev. Peter Claver Ugoagwu at 914-843-1767 or 914-493-7190 or email : Peterclaver.Ugoagwu@wmchealth.org for more information. If you are not a trained Eucharistic Minister and would like to be trained as a Eucharistic Minister to volunteer at the hospital please feel free to call for details of the training and volunteering A free 6-week Employment/ Networking Support Group is being offered by The RDC Center for Counseling & Human Development at 52 N. Broad-way, White Plains. The program will be held on April 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3 & 10. Various aspects of the job search will be presented and provide some guidance for those who are unem-ployed, underemployed, 55+, those returning to work after an absence or are retired and are seeking part time work. To register or for more information call Pat Sheridan, LCSW 914-798-1103 VALHALLA UNITED METHODIST NURSERY SCHOOL has star ted registration for 2 year old, 3 year old and 4 year old for the 2019-2020 calendar year. If anyone is interested, please call Kelly Moscati, Director (914) 289-0489) ARCHCARE (The Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York)- Need help caring for yourself or someone else, but not sure where to turn with questions about: Housing for seniors and disabled persons, Access to healthcare, Health-related legal and financial issues, Dementia care, Transportation options, Caregiver support groups, Food and nutrition, Volunteer Opportunities. Call ArchCare. We’ll answer. ArchCare Navigation Center-call 855-951-CARE. Care Navigators are there to help you from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week. Help from a Care Navigator is totally free. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES- Looking for volunteer opportunities close to home? Check out volunteernewyork.org They have hundreds of volunteer activities listed

The LADIES AUXILIARY of the Knights of Columbus St. Dominic, Thornwood are looking for new members. Come and enjoy fellow women and give back to our community through charitable events. We meet once a month on the second Monday at 7pm at the Knights of Columbus, 874 Franklin Avenue, Thornwood. Call Barbara Sherman for more information at 914-589-0546 or just show up and bring a friend,. CATHOLIC SOCIAL WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS GROUP-We are a Catholic Social Widows and Widowers Group. We meet monthly, usually on the fourth Monday of the month, at Church of St Pius X, 91 Secor Rd, Scarsdale to honor our deceased spouses with a Mass at 7 PM in the small chapel off the main church, followed by a social meeting with refreshments. We plan activities and have meals at local area restaurants. We recently had lunch at Sergio's in Valhalla. We wel-come all Catholic Widows/Widowers.. For inquir-ies, call 914-715-5817 or email: cww10583@gmail.com

MONTHLY DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP- St Augustine Parish will have a Monthly Divorce Support Group will meet the third Tuesday of every month at 7:15 pm in the Back Stage Room of Kenny Hall. Topics will include: dealing with anger, family challenges, annulment process, loneliness etc. as well as topics suggested by the group. All who are di-vorced and or separated are invited to come. Please call 914-834-1220 or email abetkowski@staugustineny.org to register You’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside the Planned Parenthood Center at 175 Tarrytown Road in White Plains (Greenburgh) and to help spread the word about this important communi-ty outreach. If you’d like more information – and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact Liz Puruncajas at (914) 705-9277 or vis-it 40daysforlife.com/white-plains. EWTN can be seen in our area on Cablevision – channel 135 (24/7), channel 69 (8pm to 11am); Comcast – channel 68; DISH Network 261; and DIRECTV 370

COVER SHEET CHURCH NAME: 298400: Holy Name of Jesus 2 Broadway Valhalla, NY 10595

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