St. Francis of Assisi Church 128 Parrott Road, West Nyack, NY 10994 · 845-634-4957 · Fax 845-639-6629

Website: www.stfrancis-assisi.org · Email: stfrancisassisiparish@gmail.com

Reverend Robert F. McKeon, Pastor Reverend Eric Twene, Parochial Vicar • Deacon Thomas Bennett

Deacon Farrell J. Hopkins (Retired)

Sr. Patricia Hogan, OP, Pastoral Associate Rectory Office Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday

Religious Education Coordinator: Cathy Saladino - 845-638-4215 Director of Music: Tom Snowden

Office of Faith Formation Nursery School

K and 1 ~ Grade 2 ~ Grade 3 ~ Grade 4 Grade 5 ~ Grade 6 ~ Grade 7 ~ Grade 8

Parish Council

Usually 2nd Wednesday of Each Month, October thru June

Devotions Adoration/Holy Hour: 1st Friday of the Month, 7pm Church Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday, after 9am Mass Devotions to St. Francis: Wednesday, after 9am Mass Novena to O.L. of Perpetual Help: Friday, after 9am Mass Youth Group: Sunday 7pm, when scheduled Clare’s Cove: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10am-3pm, 845-638-2892

October 14, 2018 · Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Mission Statement

The worshiping parish family of St. Francis of Assisi, inspired by the gospel of Jesus and nourished by the Eucharist, celebrates, lives and proclaims our faith, serves God through the spiritual, educational and social development of

all parishioners and extends God’s love to the greater community.

Weekday Mass: Monday - Saturday 9am Sunday Masses: Saturday 5:30pm · Sunday 8:30am,

10:15am (Family Mass) and 12 noon

Sacraments Baptisms: First Saturday 1pm and Third Sunday 1:30pm of each Month. Parents should call the Rectory to make arrangements and need to attend one Preparatory Session. Marriages: Couples should call the Rectory to make an appointment with the Pastor at least one year before the proposed date. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:30pm, Church Pastoral Care of the Sick: Available upon request The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): Sessions for adults interested in becoming Catholic and for those who have been baptized Catholic but have not celebrated Eucharist and Confirmation. Contact the Rectory 845-634-4957, stfrancisassisiparish@gmail.com

PRAY TO THE LORD

Prayer for the sick in our parish and in our

families is so important. Please leave this list of

the sick near the place where you pray each day

to remember them throughout the week.

Alice Gavin, Tom Deely, Rosa Santos, Gary Longo, Bill McCallon,

Daniel Galligan, Brandon Bloom, Marion Dale, Tracy Abamont,

Stephen Madden, Lenny Tozzi, Gloria McDaniel, Willy McCue,

Theresa Worster, George Drescher, Daryl Christiansen, Brooks

Andrew Brega, Mary Horan, Tia Montemurro, Tommy Valentines,

Bridie Bannon, Kyle Petrocelli, Jack Ryan, Patty Monti, Arlene

Ferraro, Nancy Vertucci, Jennifer Johnson, Stephanie Scalisi,

Sebastian DeLuca, Vincent DeStaso, Arthur Donohue, Chris Devine,

TJ Hogan, Geralynn Lynn, Noah Diaz, Carol Neil, Tom Foerster,

Billy Martucci, Baby Lucas, Fred Ratto, Ruth Walker, Fred

Palombella, Tommy McGuire, Ellen Bloom, Geraldine LoCascio,

Evelyn Mack, Ciaran Green, Arthur Ferraro, John Hanley, Florence

Navarro, Cetrea Rosen, George Wolf, Christopher Mastropolo,

Colleen Friendlich, Kiley Fantino-Brunson, Charles Kelly, Craig

Wechman, Baby Luke DeDomenico (Knips), Ian MacFarlane, John

Cahill, Steven Lynn, Jean Marie Lester, Chris Ravanello, Kathleen

O’Connell, Shirley Varon, Janet Martin, Vincent Messina, Baby

Sofia Grace Velluci, Rhonda O’Brien, Fiona McCarthy, Michael

Martin, Dominique Smallings, Celestino Guliman, Edwin Boyle,

Maryann Breest, Pierce McManus, Bridget Kunz, James Hanley,

Kathleen O’Connor, Gabrielle DiCarlo, John Casale, Barbara

Ferraro, Patricia Iannucelli, Robert Ronan, Robert Treacy, Dorothy

Andrade, Susan Tynatishon, Lizy Mathews, Elayne Kilkenny,

Edward Boyanoski, Mary Valastro, Madison Martignetti, Barbara

McEntee, Jimmy Dempsey, Isabella Barone, Margaret Cassidy,

Denice Smith, Marie Valentine, Nella Ferlich, Stephen Bailey,

Elizabeth Colucci, Darrin Wiekamp, Jared Cummings, Lucy

Navarro, Gerard Navarro, and Ann Saladino.

If you have returned to good health, please call the Rectory

Office to ask that your name be removed from the Prayer List. No

need to call if you wish to remain on the list. You will remain in our

prayers.

Mass Intentions The Week of 10/14 - 10/21 Saturday, October 13 9:00am Mass Joseph Mathew req. by The Joseph Family 5:30pm Mass Deceased Members ~ Basso & Conti Families req. by Dianne & Angelo Basso Sunday, October 14 8:30am Mass Antoinette Florio req. by The Florio Family 10:15am Mass Magencia Nilo req. by Gina Masong 12Noon Mass Deceased Members ~ Costanzo & Matera Families req. by Joseph & Janet Matera Monday, October 15 9:00am Mass Paul & Margaret Kaelin req. by Pierce & Paula McManus Tuesday, October 16 9:00am Mass Henry Sirakovsky req. by Eileen & Joe Shine Wednesday, October 17 9:00am Mass LIVING INTENTION - 65th Wedding Anniversary Marilyn & Don Colucci req. by The Colucci Children Thursday, October 18 9:00am Mass Susan D’Adamo req. by Don & Marilyn Colucci Friday, October 19 9:00am Mass Bob Cerreta req. by Steve & Carolyn Rosato Saturday, October 20 9:00am Mass Kathleen Scanlon req. by Marilyn Colucci 5:30pm Mass Mary & John O’Neill req. by Barbara Cummings Sunday, October 21 8:30am Mass Josephine & Henry Heim req. by The Heim Family 10:15am Mass Frank & Anna Vito req. by The Rutigliano & Zaccaro Families 12Noon Mass Deceased Members ~ Pignataro & Donati Families req. by Thomas & Barbara Deely

We are very grateful to those in the military who have

dedicated themselves to protect our liberty and freedom.

Please keep our troops in your prayers, especially

Nicholas D’Urso, Bill Knips, Connor McKiernan, Paul

Golando, Patrick Sullivan and Michael Sullivan.

If you have an intention for Mass, consider

presenting the gifts of bread and wine during that

celebration. Please arrive early and inform the

ushers before Mass.

DID YOU KNOW

If you have difficulty getting up to receive Holy Communion, the

front row on both sides of the back section are reserved so that the

Eucharistic Ministers can come directly to you. Please feel free to

use these seats - your family is welcome to sit with you. The pews

are marked “Reserved.”

BANNS III. Courtney Laffer & Joseph DiGioia

III. Dianna Thomesen & Nicholas Riello

BAPTISM It is through Baptism that we are joined with Christ,

share in His passion, death and resurrection and so are

saved from our sins and become adopted children of

God, sharing in divine life.

This miracle of God’s love and grace will be bestowed upon

Nicholas Joseph Hroncich, son of Joseph Hroncich & Kelly

Geraghty. Please pray for this child and his parents, that they may

be faithful to God’s call to salvation.

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The Week of 10/14 - 10/21

Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday

· Masses - 8:30am; 10:15am; 12noon (Church)

· Youth Group - 7pm (Rader Hall) Monday · Mass - 9am (Church)

· Senior Citizens - 12pm (Rader Hall)

· Religious Education Classes - 5-6:30pm

· Adult Faith Formation 7pm - (Classroom 7) · 8th Grade Confirmation Parent Meeting - 7:15pm

· RCIA - 7:30pm (Rectory Chapel Office)

· Knights of Columbus Installation Mass - 7pm (Church) Tuesday

· Mass - 9am (Church)

· Scripture Study - 10am (Classrooms 13,14,15)

· Religious Education Classes - 4:30-6pm (Classrooms)

· Religious Education Classes - 7-8:30pm (Classrooms) · Bereavement Session - 7pm (Classroom 6)

· Choir Rehearsal - 7:30pm (Church) Wednesday

· Mass - 9am (Church)

· Prayer Shawl - 10am (Classroom 15)

· Religious Education Classes - 4:30-6pm (Classrooms)

· Religious Education Classes - 7-8:30pm (Classrooms)

· Women’s Book Club - 7pm (Rectory Dining Room) · First Penance Parent Meeting - 7:15pm

· Men’s Cornerstone - 7:30pm (Classrooms 14,15) Thursday

· Mass - 9am (Church) · Clare’s Cove - 10am-3pm · Religious Education Classes - 5-6:30pm (Classrooms)

Friday · Mass - 9am (Church) · Clare’s Cove - 10am-3pm · Wedding - 3pm (Church)

Saturday · Mass - 9am (Church)

· Clare’s Cove - 10am-3pm · Wedding - 3pm (Church) · Confession - 4:30pm (Church) · Mass - 5:30pm (Church) · Pasta with Sinatra - 6:30pm (Rader Hall)

Sunday · Masses - 8:30am; 10:15am; 12noon (Church)

· Baptism - 1:30pm (Church) · Youth Group - 7pm (Rader Hall)

Scripture Study: An Overview of the Prophets: Outspoken Advocates for God Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am

October 16th - October 30th

Please bring your bible!

There is a Holy Hour scheduled for October 22 at 2:15pm with Benediction and Recitation of the Rosary. We will spend our time praying that our Church may be healed during this time of crisis.

Women’s Book Discussion S�ll Life ~by Louise Penny When: October 17th at 7:00 PM Where: Rectory Dining Room

Updated Bulletin Submission Deadlines (Effective 10/26/18): The final bulletin is transmitted to the printer by 12 pm every Wednesday prior to the weekend being published. All requests for the Sunday bulletin must be submitted by 12pm the Friday prior to the Wednesday publication date. Requests for bulletin inserts should be submitted by close of business on the Thursday prior to the publication date. Please submit bulletin announcements and completed inserts by email to stfrancisassisiparish@gmail.com.

Thank you for your cooperation.

A Note From the Rectory

Saint Francis Bread

St. Francis Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Wednesday, October 17. New members are most welcome. For more information, please call Sr. Pat at (845)634-4957 or email at sfaphogan@gmail.com

St. Francis Bread Our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, ministered to the poor and the deprived people of his time. In the “spirit” of St. Francis, we too have a great legacy of ministering to the poor of Rockland County. All parishioners are invited to donate one non-perishable food item which will go Catholic Community Services of Rockland. Please check the expiration date on the items being donated.

Donations will be accepted the weekend of October 20-21

We just had three wonderful events take place over the last three weeks – the Parish Golf Outing, the Fall Festival and Ice Cream Social. Each of these were smashing successes due to the hard work and dedication of so many volunteers, generous parishioners and people in the community. The Golf Outing was led by Jim and Ellen McLiverty who guided the Golf Committee, a well-oiled machine, to execute a wonderful and fun day of golf and prizes. Their efforts to secure sponsors, auction prizes, raffle prizes and golf prizes raised over thirty thousand dollars for the Parish.

The Fall Festival was bigger and better this year due to the tireless efforts of Dena Fischetti and Barbara Beckmann. Through their leadership, many volunteers from the Catholic Daughters, Knights of Columbus, the Youth Group and the Cornerstone men and women made the day full of fun with food, crafts, rides, chili and pie making contests, etc. Thank you to all who helped out that day and made it possible for many Parish families to enjoy themselves at our Fall Festival.

Ice Cream Social just completed its fifth performance and raised over nineteen thousand dollars for a Parish family whose daughter was diagnosed with leukemia over the summer. Through the energetic leadership of Cathy Hoehmann, youth of our Parish and the community volunteered their time and talents to put on a fun and enthusiastic performance of the marriage of Shrek and Fiona. Parents and youth alike volunteered to set up for the shows, serve the ice cream and clean up afterwards. Once again Ice Cream Social showcased charity alive in our midst. Thank you to all of those who were part of this special weekend.

In Christ, Fr. Robert F. McKeon

The Pro Life Committee gratefully thanks our parishioners for their overwhelming support of their donations of this past weekend's Support a Baby. May God bless you for your kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity for this most needy and worthy cause.

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COME JOIN US!

The MOMS program is a journey that refreshes, supports, and affirms your Ministry of being a Mother! Consider treating yourself to five sessions and experience the common bond that you share with other Mothers. The fall sessions will be held in the Rectory Chapel Office.

Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Dates: Thursdays, October 18, 25, November 1, 8, and 15

The cost of MOMS is $15 (this includes a MOMS Journal).

To register, simply email Sr. Pat at sfaphogan@gmail.com

“We are part of nature, included in it, and thus in constant interaction with it”

(Pope Francis encyclical Ladato Si, On Care of Our Common Home)

In an effort to help restore our earth, the Faith Community of St. Francis of Assisi is asked to become “Styrofoam Free”. We will no longer bring in or purchase any Styrofoam products.

St. Francis patron of the Environment, pray for us!

Attention All Parents of Children Age 4 & under

Please join us as we renew our God’s Little Angels Parenting Group right here at St. Francis of Assisi

Church in Classrooms 1-3! We are super excited to meet you!

Please Note the Change of Date

The next meeting is on Friday, October 26th 10am-11:30am

Our time together will consist of some social interaction, songs and playtime, prayers, and discussions on various

childcare topics with possible guest speakers and occasional arts and crafts opportunities.

For further information or to register, please call Maria Tyrie @ 845-641-5397

Women of the Parish You are invited to a “Ladies Tea” honoring Our Lady Queen of

Peace on November 11th at 1:00 pm!

�� Bring your own special cup, saucer and plate! �� Enjoy delicious tea sandwiches and soda bread while

delighting in various types of Tea. �� The cost is $15.00

�� Raffles on Gift Baskets

�� Table Prizes

Tickets will be sold after all the Masses the beginning the weekend of October 13-14th.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ All proceeds will benefit Sr. Cecilia’s

“One to One Ministry”

Reflections of a Wife and Mother – XXIII Here are more of my mom’s wonderful, spiritual reflections. I’m glad so many of you are enjoying these gems of the faith. May they continue to inspire more and deeper prayer. May - Mary's month: O Mother, enrich our faith, enliven our hope, magnify our love. Teach us what it means to be like Mary. Let us be still now and then and listen as You teach.

Welcome the morning with, "Yes!"

What are we doing at every Mass, in every sacrament, in every prayer? Praising and Thanking God. And yes, in our darkest moments. "This is the will of God in Christ Jesus for us."

Ask the Holy Spirit to inflame your heart with the love of God and His word. "Come O Holy Spirit, set our hearts aflame with the love of God and His life changing Word."

In truth my soul knows Your beauty; even a hint of deceit clouds my pathway to You. O Jesus, strengthen me to live a life that is pure, honest and true.

"Jesus, I long for You. Speak tenderly to my heart like a lover who whispers in the ear of his beloved." Such beautiful words but do I take them deeper? Do I respond to Jesus' love with my eyes on the other rather than always on me?

"May my love for You, O Lord, express itself in my eagerness to do good for others."

Fr. Robert F. McKeon

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ADULT FAITH FORMATION

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ST. FRANCIS YOUTH GROUP Proudly Presents Our

SECOND ANNUAL PASTA WITH SINATRA NIGHT

(Spaghetti Dinner)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018 6:30 P.M.

RADER HALL COST: $20 per person

(Includes Dinner & Dancing) (B.Y.O.B.) Music by Phil Roventini

Please make all checks payable to: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH

RSVP by October 15 to Reserve Your Ticket(s) and Table

Please contact: Jim Russell at (845)300-2930 or via email: russe340@aol.com or

stfrancisyouthgroup10994@gmail.com

Funds Benefit St. Francis Youth Ministry Program

Embracing the Gift of Light in Times of Challenge An Autumn Retreat and Reflection

Sunday, October 21, 2018 9:30am - 5:00pm Eucharistic Celebration at 4:00 pm

Presenter and Presider Fr. Larry Lewis, MM Participants Men and Women Ages 20-40

Place: Dominican Convent 175 Route 340 Sparkill, NY 10976

Suggested Donation of $15 | RSVP by October 14, 2018 Sister Margaret Palliser, OP at mpalliser@sparkill.org

DDate: Saturday, October 20, 2018 Time: 11:00 to 12:00 pm Location: St. Francis - Classroom RSVP: By October 15, 2018

Sr. Pat Hogan: sfaphogan@gmail.com

Calling All 3-5 Year Old Boys & Girls!

St. Francis of Assisi Parish invites you & your parent or guardian

to join us for singing, crafts, a parade, snack & prayers!

Special guests will make a “heavenly appearance!”

We will be serving a snack! Should your child have any ddietary restrictions please provide him/her with

a snack and drink.

Thank you so much!

We just had three wonderful events take place over the last three weeks – the Parish Golf Outing, the Fall Festival and Ice Cream Social. Each of these were smashing successes due to the hard work and dedication of so many volunteers, generous parishioners and people in the community. The Golf Outing was led by Jim and Ellen McLiverty who guided the Golf Committee, a well-oiled machine, to execute a wonderful and fun day of golf and prizes. Their efforts to secure sponsors, auction prizes, raffle prizes and golf prizes raised over thirty thousand dollars for the Parish. The Fall Festival was bigger and better this year due to the tireless efforts of Dena Fischetti and Barbara Beckmann. Through their leadership, many volunteers from the Catholic Daughters, Knights of Columbus, the Youth Group and the Cornerstone men and women made the day full of fun with food, crafts, rides, chili and pie making contests, etc. Thank you to all who helped out that day and made it possible for many Parish families to enjoy themselves at our Fall Festival. Ice Cream Social just completed its fifth performance and raised over nineteen thousand dollars for a Parish family whose daughter was diagnosed with leukemia over the summer. Through the energetic leadership of Cathy Hoehmann, youth of our Parish and the community volunteered their time and talents to put on a fun and enthusiastic performance of the marriage of Shrek and Fiona. Parents and youth alike volunteered to set up for the shows, serve the ice cream and clean up afterwards. Once again Ice Cream Social showcased charity alive in our midst. Thank you to all of those who were part of this special weekend.

In Christ, Fr. Robert F. McKeon

You’re Invited! �� If you are a Catholic and did not receive the

Sacraments of First Eucharist or Confirmation!

�� If you were baptized in the Christian faith but would like to be received into the Catholic faith!

�� If you do not identify with any particular faith but are searching!

�� If you have a desire to become a Catholic!

For more information, please contact Sister Pat at (845)634-4957 or sfaphogan@gmail.com

Come Holy Spirit! The motion picture Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer is being released this Friday, October 12, midway into our Fall 40 Days for Life Campaign. This movie reminds us of the great need for our fasting and intercessory prayers for the conversion of hearts of those who promote abortion and its culture of death. Supporting this movie will bring to light a trial that was ignored by major media and will generate awareness regarding the abuse to "women's health," which is the driving argument for the need for abortion by those who hold themselves out to be pro-women. Bringing to light the need for more legal accountability by abortion providers and true protection for women's health is important now more than ever--as Governor Cuomo has recently promised to push through Abortion Expansion law in January 2019, which will permit abortionists like Gosnell into New York.

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Fordham Prep will be hosting an Open House on Sun., October 28 from 1 to 4 pm. Registration in advance is required. Fordham Prep is located on the Rose Hill campus in the Bronx, adjacent to Fordham University and the NY Botanical Garden. Visit: fordhamprep.org/admissions. Contact information: (718)584-8367 or admissions@fordhamprep.org.

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A RUMMAGE SALE sponsored by the Blessed Mother Sodality of St. Anthony’s Church in Nanuet will be held on Saturday, October 20 from 2-6:30 pm and Sunday, October 21 from 9am to 2pm in the St. Anthony’s School Cafeteria. A BAKE SALE will also be held.

Healing And Nurturing Distraught Survivors HANDS sponsors a bereavement support group for parents who have lost a child. It is facilitated by Ann Carucci, founder of HANDS, who lost her son and daughter-in-law, in a boating accident. Their bodies were never recovered. All groups meet from 6:30-8:00pm at HANDS International Headquarters, 9 Scott Drive, New City. The meeting this month is on October 16. Services are free of charge. Ann is also available for personal one-on-one counseling sessions. HANDS has a Widows And Widowers Group facilitated by Ann Carucci, who lost her husband. These meetings are held every Monday evening at the HANDS International Headquarters.

Contact Ann Carucci at (845)634-6706.

St. Francis religious education students are making a difference! Join us on our bottle and can redemption campaign to help our environment and bring clean water to those in need. Bring your recyclables to the Bottle Redemption Center at 25 North Middletown Road in Nanuet behind Marshalls and mention you are supporting St. Francis of Assisi.

We can all make a difference!

West Nyack 1 Senior Club is seeking new members. If you are 60 years of age or older and would like to spend a few afternoon hours with friends, enjoying coffee, tea, a roll, a donut, or a bagel and a nosh, you’ll fit right in. We conduct our meetings every Monday afternoon at 1pm in Rader Hall. We offer Bingo once per month, delicious monthly luncheons as well as fabulous trips. Call Tom Gilbert at (845)634-9277 or email him for additional information at teegees@verizon.net .

Saint Aedan’s Church Ehrhardt Road Church Gym) Pearl River NY will be holding a RUMMAGE SALE on Thursday, October 18th from 9am to 3pm. We hope to see you there!

Calling All Girls in Grades 9-12 ~ St. Joseph Regional High School Musical Auditions For Steve Martin’s BRIGHT STAR ~ The boys of St. Joseph Regional HS, Montvale, NJ invite girls in Grades 9-12 to audition for this year’s musical – BRIGHT STAR. This production has 11 characters who have solos and 12 ensemble numbers plus All Major Roles Are Double Cast. Where: St. Joseph Regional High School Theater, 40 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Montvale, NJ – Room 115. When: October 15th (7pm), 16th (7pm), and 17th (6pm and 7:30pm) – only need to attend ONE. October 18th (6:30PM) – Dance auditions for all. Be prepared to sing 16 - 32 bars of your chosen song in the style of the show (contemporary country). Please bring sheet music for your song in your key. Final Callbacks will be the week of October 21st. Rehearsals begin early November and will be 1-2 nights per week and Sunday afternoons. Performances: 12 performances January 25th through February 2nd. Register to audition at: www.sjrtheater.com or email: sjrtheater@gmail.com with questions.

Safe Environment Cardinal Dolan has asked that each parish make a video and a document available to parishioners at this weekend’s Masses about A Brief Overview of the Archdiocese of New York’s Response to the Sexual Abuse of Minors and Vulnerable Adults. The video link I sent to you by Flocknote on Wednesday. If you aren’t on our Flocknote distribution list (I recommend you join our Flocknote list so you get information quickly and regularly about the Parish and Church) here is the website link that allows you to watch the video https://archny.org/news/transparency-accountability-and-action. The document that summarizes what the Archdiocese is doing is included as an insert in this weekend’s bulletin. Please take the time to read it so you are informed and up to date on all the Archdiocese of New York is doing to make sure our children are safe. Thank you.

In Christ, Fr. Robert F. McKeon

Albertus Magnus High School Open House Spend a day; you’ll stay four years!

We recently welcomed another large freshman class, and we look forward to the new wave of AM Falcons, Class of 2023! Open House: Presentations & Tours - Sunday, October 21st 12-3pm & Monday, October 22nd 6:30-8:30 pm “Falcon for a Day” Program: 8th grade students are given the opportunity to shadow a freshman student. COOP HSPT Exam: Friday, November 9, 2018

Register online for all events at www.albertusmagnus.net

Paramus Catholic High School, an academic community which combines both faith and education, cordially invites 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and their parents to visit us during our Open House on Wednesday, October 17th from 7:00-9:00 pm. The school is located at 425 Paramus Road, Paramus NJ. For more information, please contact the Admissions Office at (201)445-4466 ext. 104.

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The Knights of Columbus do more than raise money for our favorite charities. We also participate in Masses and Liturgies, e.g. carrying the Traveling Our Lady of Fatima statue in procession and escorting the Blessed Sacrament in the Corpus Christi processions. We have also constructed and maintain the Christmas Creche. We provide help at church activities, as recent as the St. Francis of Assisi Fall Festival. We are an active Council -- why not join us and be a part of this Catholic men’s organization? Next meeting: October 15, 8:00pm, Installation Mass followed by reception at St. Francis of Assisi. Contact Deputy Grand Knight Angelo Basso, angelobasso@yahoo.com, (845) 642-3043.

Catholic Widows and Widowers Club Meeting The Catholic Widow and Widowers Club of Rockland County will be meeting on Sunday, October 21, at 6:30pm at 1 Squadron Blvd. Office, (opposite New City Library parking lot), New City, NY 10956. Dessert and coffee will be served. New members/Guests are welcome. Cost is $3.00.

For information call Janet at (914)661-8599.

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24 Hour Service • Senior Discounts845-627-0493 | West Nyack, NY

492 N Franklin Tpk, Ramsey, NJ201-327-8003

For Prospective and Transfer Students

DON BOSCO PREPempowering young men for life

Together, We are Bosco!

FALL OPEN HOUSESTh ursday, September 27th 6:30-8:30pm

Sunday, October 28th 1:00-3:00pm(preceded by Mass at 12 pm)

Register at www.donboscoprep.org

Bakers of Fine Breads, Rolls, Bagels, Pastries, Pies & Cakes

(845) 623-580094 Demarest Mill Road

Nanuet, NY 10954

W W W . R O C K L A N D B A K E R Y . C O M

Jeffery Sanoian, MS. PT.845-639-1181

A Great place to feel well again16 Squadron Blvd., Suite 102, New City, NY 10956

David J. Behar, L.Ac.917-238-3412

PHYSICAL THERAPY, GENTLE EFFECTIVE CHIROPRACTIC CARE,

ACUPUNCTURE & MASSAGE THERAPYSpecialists in: Rehabilitation for sports orthopedic & neurological symptoms including neck & back pain,

sciatica, disc herniations, vertigo & headacheCombined 50 Years Of Experience

Hands On Therapy • Cold Laser TherapyMost Insurance Accepted

No Fault and Worker’s Comp. Accepted

Dr. Randy Russo845-634-2225

Three decades of exceptional short-term rehab and

compassionate long-term care in Rockland County

Lisa Rameau

New Car Negotiator

Buying a new car made easy...Buying a new car made easy...sign and drive.sign and drive.

845.721.9909newcarnegotiatorlr@gmail.com

Regina CarmelParishioner

NYSRE Associate BrokerNJSRE Sales Associate

(845) 598-6770regina.carmel@randrealty.com

www.reginacarmel.randrealty.com

“A House is not a Home until it’s Your Own!”

ANTONIO F. REDAATTORNEY AT LAW

Estate Planning & Administration • Wills & TrustsTax • Real Estate • Corporate

845-271-8151www.RedaSchwanLaw.com

areda@redalawpc.com82 Maple Avenue • New City, NY 10956

Bob Henderson, OwnerHendo Contracting, Inc.

Lic. #H02749-A6-0019 Third St., New City, NY

845-638-0555Fax: 845-639-1808

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED FOR OVER 50 YEARSFuneral Directors:

Joseph P. Sorce • John A. DeNicola Jr. • Melissa A. Sorce-DeNicola

www.sorcefuneralhome.com • 845-358-4433Our Family Serving Your Family

PROFENNA AND DEBELLISPROFENNA AND DEBELLIS CPAS PCCPAS PC

INDIVIDUAL & CORPORATETAX PREPARATION

251 WEST NYACK ROADWEST NYACK, NY

845-623-8555845-623-8555

Rockland Appliance Center SALES • SERVICE • PARTS

Joanne HiepRt. 59 & W. Nyack Way

West Nyack, NY • 845-358-5363

Frank J. PerriExclusive Agent

Frank J. Perri AgencyAuto, Home, Life, Retirement

24 Hour Customer Service

Allstate Insurance Company131 N. Middletown Rd., Pearl River, NY 10965

P 845-735-0464 • F 845-735-0514 • frankperri1@allstate.com

Rockland CemeteryPre-need grave burial sites Pre-need grave burial sites & columbarium & columbarium niches for cremains are availableniches for cremains are available 201 Kings Hwy. Sparkill, NY 10965 845-359-0172 A inal resting place of rustic beauty

info@rocklandcemetery.org www.rocklandcemetery.org

Specialists In Fencing & Sheds95 W. Nyack WayWest Nyack, NY845-358-0118

Lic.# H-00560-12-00-00www.YabooFence.com

Louis Sinatra DDSFamily, Cosmetic

& Implant DentistryBard Professional Building

446 Rt. 304 • Bardonia

623-4777www.LouisSinatraDDS.com

Linda DeFilippoReal Estate Salesperson(845) 825-7373

Linda.DeFilippo@randrealty.comwww.LindaDeFilippo.randrealty.com

“Your NeighborhoodReal Estate

Residential Specialist”

Joseph P. Damonti, General Manager 100% Service GuaranteeTM • 24 Hour Compassion HelplineSM • Prearranged Service (Nationally Transferable)

113 Lake Road East, Congers • 268-6665 321 South Main St., New City • 634-6110 • 623-2266

Route 9 West, Stony Point • 786-3500

MICHAEL J. HIGGINSFUNERAL SERVICE, INC.

Respect.Value.

Simplicity.TM

488 St. Francis of Assisi Church, West Nyack, NY (B) X John Patrick Publishing Company, Inc. (800) 333-3166 • www.jppc.net

1-40 YARD CONTAINER SERVICE

845-358-7070

LANDSCAPES, HARDSCAPES IRRIGATION & LIGHTING

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

(845)-627-2491www.curtilandscaping.com

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