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Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aedan Pearl River, New York

One who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose

sandals I am not worthy to untie.

─Luke 3:16

Parish Office/Emergency phone (Day & Night): 845-735-7405 FAX 845 - 735-4125

Parish Website: www.StAedan.org Parish Email: StAedan@optonline.net Rev. Msgr. Emmet R. Nevin

Pastor, Dean of Rockland County

Father Ivan Lovric Parochial Vicar

James F. Maher

Deacon

Mariana Dalsass Coordinator of Religious Education

735-2036, prep@staedan.org

MASSES

Saturdays: 5:30 pm (Satisfies the Sunday obligation) Sundays: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm Weekdays: Monday – Friday 9:00 am, 12:10 pm Novena following 9:00 am Mass

( Monday: Miraculous Medal Tuesday, St. Jude) Saturdays: 9:00 am Holy Days: 5:30 pm Eve of Holy Day 9:00 am, 12:10 pm, 7:00 pm

NOCTURNAL ADORATION: 1st Fridays 8:00 – 11:00 pm. (St. Aedan's Church – Jan. thru March, July thru Sept./ St. Margaret’s Church – April thru June, Oct. thru Dec.)

EXPANDED WEEKLY CONFESSION SCHEDULE (In parish meeting room for proper social distancing)

Saturdays: 4:45 – 5:15 pm, or anytime by appointment BAPTISMS

1st and 3rd Sunday at 1:30 pm. Parents, please call Parish House to make arrangements. MARRIAGES

Arrangements should be made at least six months prior to the date selected ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

THIRD SUNDAY OF

ADVENT DECEMBER 12, 2021

FirstReading:Zephaniah3:1418a

Zephaniah urges the people of Jerusalem to rejoice because the Lord is in their midst. He conveys the message that God will love and

protect those who have remained faithful to him.

Second Reading: Philippians 4:4-7 Paul encourages the Philippians to be ready for Christ. He tells them not to worry about their concerns, but to instead ask God's help and allow his peace to fill their hearts and minds.

Gospel: Luke 3:10-18 John the Baptist answers people who ask him what they should do, leading some to believe he was the Messiah. John clearly states that he will be followed by one so powerful that "I am not fit to loosen his sandal strap."

THE UPCOMING WEEK

MONDAY- 12/13 - St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr TUESDAY- 12/14 - St. John of the Cross WEDNESDAY-12/15 - Advent Weekday THURSDAY 12/-16 - Advent Weekday FRIDAY-12/17 - Late Advent Weekday SATURDAY-12/18–Late Advent Weekday SUNDAY 12/19 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

MONDAY 9:00 AM John Roche 12/13 12:10 PM John Roche TUESDAY 9:00 AM Gertrude Lough 12/14 Sutton 12:10 PM John Kuzian WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM D/M DiBlasi & 12/15 Nocella Families 12:10 PM Joan O'Brien THURSDAY 9:00 AM Patrick & Mary 12/16 Lennon 12:10 PM Gordon & Dorothy Demers FRIDAY 9:00 AM Owen McCorry 12/17 12:10 PM Louis Sagula & D/M Biondi Family SATURDAY 9:00 AM Kerry Burke 12/18 5:30 PM Marie C. Terry & James J. Terry, Sr. SUNDAY 8:00 AM Robert Lee 12/19 10:00 AM Lawrence Austin 12:00 PM Alice Scannell +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

SANCTUARY LAMP WILL BURN DECEMBER 12TH - 18TH JOAN O'BRIEN

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ALTAR GIFTS OF BREAD AND WINE THIS WEEK OFFERED FOR TOM & CHRISTINE REAL

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PARISH PRAYERS FOR SICK LIST

Father Thomas Lynch,Baby Matthew Felter, Margaret Steele, Theresa Salmi,Tara Lynn Cushing, Josh Allen, Kathleen Lovett, Kiya Bates, John O'Donnell, William Wynne, Sr., Phyllis Carucci & Family, David, Kevin, Kara & Baby James, Veronica Corbiere, Anthony V. Camilli, Thomas Dowley, Kathy McDermott, Kathleen Peters, Michelle Kleber, Pat Wayne, Baby Joseph Anthony Rokisky, James O'Brien, Margo Fagan, Matthew Weyenberg, Cathy Shaw, Emmet Nevin Sr., Caroline Cooney, Kathryn Syran. Frank A. Bradicich. Dick McDine, Kathleen O'Connor,Teresa Hannon, Roseann Paccione, Philip Cerniglia. Marisa Carter,Mimi Schneider, Thomas Rooney, Eileen Renda, Arele Sevrinsky +We remember all who have died recently. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ God bless all of our brave uniformed men and women who serve both at home and abroad. David Trancyner, Martin O'Neill, Neal Fitzgerald, Nicholas D'Allara, Ian Michael Parise, James Duggan, Austin Cardo, Ryan Cassidy, Timothy Hayes, Sean McCann.

+ Saint Michael the

Archangel pray for them +

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PARISH ADULT ALTAR MINISTRY

At this time, we are inviting all of our adult women and men to join our Adult Altar Ministry which is exercised at all of our parish funeral masses and special

services. Don’t worry, after some brief training, you will be all set to go. If interested, please contact Bob Reers at 735-6194.

GAUDETE (REJOICE) SUNDAY Today is Gaudete Sunday, the Sunday during Advent when we light the rose-colored candle and when the celebrants wear rose vestments and we’re meant to rejoice! Gaudete Sunday is a joyous celebration even though it takes place during the usually penitential period of Advent. Gaudete Sunday serves as a mid-point break from the otherwise austere practices of the season. The Epistle for the day incites us to rejoicing, and bids us prepare to meet the coming Savior with prayers and supplication and thanksgiving. The Gospel, in the words of St. John the Baptist, warns that the Lamb of God is even now in our midst, though we appear to know Him not. The spirit of our Sunday liturgy is, therefore, one of joyful expectation and preparation for the Christmas feast as well as for the second coming of Christ.

“Make straight the way of the Lord.”

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LADIES GUILD GIFTS FOR RETIRED RELIGIOUS

The Guild is collecting gifts for the Retired Religious Sisters of St. Dominic, Sparkill, Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt and the Sisters of Charity in Nanuet.

Our goal is to give a few gifts to every sister, such as skin lotion (Vaseline Intense Care)toothpaste/mouthwash, writing paper, stamps, Dove soap, and articles appropriate for an elderly person. (NO Perfumes.) Gifts should be unwrapped. Thank you for your generosity.

ALSO: Come join in the merriment as we wrap the gifts that will be given to our local retired nuns. Our wrapping party will be held on Tuesday, December 14th at 1PM in the Parish Meeting Room. Bring scissors & tape. We will provide the paper and refreshments.

Gifts can be dropped off in the back of the church. Thank you.

+ RECONCILIATION MONDAY CONFESSIONS

DECEMBER 20TH

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saint Aedan, along with every Catholic church in the Archdiocese of New York and the dioceses of Brooklyn and Newark will offer an opportunity to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation or Penance during our holy season of Advent. As you schedule your day, please set aside some time to receive this beautiful gift of God’s mercy, forgiveness and saving grace. Do it for yourself and out of love for God. Don’t procrastinate – just DO it as one of your special efforts during ADVENT “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight His paths.”

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

FRIDAY MORNING 9 AM Daily Mass (Advent) NO 12:10 PM NOON DAY Mass. Church closed for decorating.

FRIDAY - CHRISTMAS EVE

4 PM Church – Adult Mass 4 PM Gym – Family Mass

6 PM – Traditional Music & Singing 9:45 PM - Mini Concert/Caroling

10 PM – Choir Mass

SATURDAY - CHRISTMAS DAY 8 AM – Traditional Music & Singing

10 AM – A Touch of Irish 12 PM Traditional Music & Singing

NO EVENING CONFESSIONS OR MASS

SUNDAY – FEAST OF HOILY FAMILY Masses at 8 AM, 10 AM & 12 NOON

ADVENT GIFTS FOR JESUS

PARISH GIVING TREE Once again, we call upon all of our parishioner to “give” of themselves

in our Advent Project SAINT AEDAN’S GIVING TREE This year because of the ongoing pandemic, we will, once again, be asking for gift cards from the following stores. Shoprite, Stop and Shop, Kohls, CVS, Home Depot, Target, Munno's, Luigi O'Grady's or any of our town Pizza restaurants, also small appliances You can put them in the contribution box next to the tree. These cards will be distributed to those who are in need. We are asking that everything be returned no later than Sunday, December 19th +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

CHURCH CHRISTMAS FLOWERS We know it’s still a bit early but those of you who use the parish envelope system, will be receiving an envelope packet which contains the traditional Christmas Flower envelope.

This year, we are hoping to, once again, present the parish with another spectacular floral and evergreen display in our church. Your usual generosity will help make this possible. You may place your Christmas Flower Offering Envelope in the contribution basket on ANY SUNDAY prior to Christmas. As in the past, your Christmas Flower Offering Envelope, memorializing the names of family members and friends will be placed on the altar throughout the Christmas Season. Additional Flower Envelopes will be made available in the vestibule of the church as we get closer to December.

2022 ANNOUNCED MASS

BOOK IS OPEN The Mass book for 2022 has been open for a while

now. You may come to the Parish Office to have your Masses celebrated for 2022.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY AT CHRISTMAS

We would welcome your traditional generosity with our local neighbors who are in need at this time of the year. Special focus is given, at this time to personal care items: tooth brushes, tooth paste, mouthwash,

liquid hand soap, shampoo & conditioner, deodorant, shaving cream & disposable razors, tissues, hand sanitizer & wipes, rubbing alcohol & peroxide, laundry detergent and fabric softener and any general cleaning supplies. Also, paper products: toilet tissue, paper towels, napkins, paper plates, storage bags & aluminum foil. Household cleanser & general cleaning supplies. Socks for men, women, children (sore wrapped) Cooking oil, condiments, coffee & tea, incl decaf, gravies (Brown, chicken, pork) turkey not needed. Rice, spaghetti O’s, canned meats & hearty soups, salad dressings, cookies, pretzels, juice boxes, boxed milk. Whew! Many thanks for your traditional generosity to our neighbors in need at this time of the year. God bless you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

YOUR CHRISTMAS

GIFT TO SAINT AEDAN Your Christmas Gift to Saint

Aedan is a very important part of our annual income. Please allow your gift to truly reflect your love of God and of our beautiful parish. Your Christmas Gift envelope may be placed in the collection basket on any Sunday between now and the end of the Christmas season. Please know that, during these trying times, we are especially grateful for your financial sacrifices on behalf of our parish. May God bless you and your loved ones with a happy and holy Christmas

PARISH INCREASED GIVING BEYOND SUNDAY MORNING

Last campaign was back in 2015 It has been six years since I last approached you, our Saint Aedan parishioners, about increasing your weekly offering. I think you would agree that, during past these six years, the cost of everything has gone up and continues to go up during these worrisome inflationary times. Electronic Giving through WE SHARE is also an option for new or present members. If you would like us to put you on the parish envelope mailing list, please let us know (845-735-7405). Instructions may also be found in our web site <www.StAedan.org> You may obtain a BEYOND SUNDAY MORNING envelope in the vestibule of the church. May I thank you in advance for your traditional financial sacrifices on behalf of our beautiful parish of Saint Aedan. God bless you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

SUNDAY MASS ATTENDANCE INCREASING

Catholics worshipping the Lord in the Lord’s House on the Lord’s Day”

Here at Saint Aedan, we are encouraged to see that our Sunday Mass attendance has been gradually moving upwards over the past few weeks. This past Sunday’s attendance was 895. We’re hoping and praying that this upward trend continues and that we see even more individuals as well as our families and their children return to regular Mass attendance. We would love to break the 1000 mark by Christmas. “The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you Psalm 62:1-2) Truly my soul finds rest in God, my salvation comes from Him. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

SERVICE OF LESSONS & CAROLS SAINT MARGARET CHURCH

This Sunday, December 12th – 3 PM Join in singing your favorite Christmas Carols and enjoy the music of Paul Manz, John Rutter and Philip Stopford as we prepare for this beautiful Christmas Season

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA IS A NO GO ☹ Sorry, but the ongoing COVID humbug has caused us to put this popular event off for another year. Please

God, next year, we will return to more normal times and, once again enjoy the Breakfast with Santa as well as our monthly Sunday morning Pancake Breakfasts in the gym and other parish activities +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Sacred Relics: SACRED HEART CHURCH 129 LAFAYETTE AVENUE

SUFFERN, N.Y. DECEMBER 16TH, 2021 at 7 pm

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