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CHURCH OF ST. SAVIOUR
WE CELEBRATE EUCHARIST:
WEEKEND MASSES
5:00 pm: Saturday Evening
9:30 am: Sunday Morning
11:30 am: Sunday Morning
WEEKDAY MASSES
8:30 am
Confessions First Saturday of the month in the church from 4:00-4:30 PM. By appointment for all other times.
WHO IS WELCOME IN ST. SAVIOUR CHURCH?
Are you a sinner? Have you been away from the church for a long time? Are you divorced or separated? Are you physically or
mentally challenged? Are you from a different culture? Are you not accepted because of your sexual orientation? Are you
elderly, a teen or young adult? Are you discriminated against because of your color? Are you feeling broken? Are you poor or
out of work? Have you been imprisoned? Have you a feeling that you are left out? You are welcome here! This is your home,
and we are your family!
February 2, 2020
January 26
Offertory
$4,238.00
Attendance
“Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.” Very often, having more light is not something we desire as it forces us to confront something we really do not want to see. There can be comfort found in darkness. It has an eerie sense of security to it. We do not have to challenge ourselves or be challenged and can simply exist in some fabricated state of self-fabricated blissfulness. Jesus came to bring light, and it is a light that is resisted by many and hated by some. It is a light that causes us to see things as they really are and not as we would want or need them to be.
It is no wonder then that Simeon boldly and honestly proclaims to Mary, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted and you yourself a sword will pierce so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” We have to take the Gospel message as it is and not just use those parts that are useful to us or more palatable. Taking Jesus at face value can and will lead to turmoil and dissention. Hearts will be pierced. Whether we like it, Jesus’ proclamation of what the world God created really ought to look like has real and absolute social implications.
It has a lot to say about how we treat our brothers and sisters:
spiritually, personally, economically, and globally. It has everything to
do with the poor, the immigrant, the scared, the unborn, the vulnerable,
the sick, and the broken. The light opens us to a challenging,
table-turning experience that may not be something we want to see but
shows us where we need to be.
If you are what you should be, then you will set the world on fire. —Saint Catherine of Siena
WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE
In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day
of prayer for women and men in consecrated
life. This year World Day for Consecrated Life will
be celebrated this Saturday, February 1 and Sunday,
February 2. Please pray for all those who have made
commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to
thank them for their service to the Church. May they
continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond
generously to God’s gift of their vocation.
BLESSING OF THROATS
As we are all aware, on February
3rd, we celebrate the Feast of
Saint Blasé (Bishop and Martyr).
St. Blasé has long been associated
with the healing of throats. This
year Father Frank will bless our
throats at the conclusion of the
5:00 p.m. Mass this Saturday,
February 1st. and at the conclusion of the 9:30 a.m.
and 11:30 a.m. Masses this Sunday, February 2nd.
If anyone wishes to have their throat blessed,
simply stick around after Mass and everyone will
have the opportunity to have their throat blessed.
LENT IS COMING—ARE YOU READY?
While we have just concluded our Christmas
Season, it might be a good time to remind
everyone that the liturgical season of Lent
will be starting in just 3 1/2 weeks. Lent arrives
on February 26th. and we want ALL the
members of our parish family to know that we
are planning a number of events, services
and activities that will enrich us spiritually
throughout this sacred season of penitence and
prayer. We do hope you will consider joining
us for some (or all) of the many opportunities
we have planned this Lent—so keep your eyes
open for more information in the next few
weeks!
Congratulations to our parishioners The Leopoldi
Family who won our 50/50 drawing. A total of
$240.00 was collected for the January 50/50—so
both our parish and the winner will each receive
$120.00. We are now collecting envelopes for the
February 50/50. Remember, the donation for
each chance is just $10.00.
Jesus is the Messiah who institutes a new covenant
with his people, but he was raised as a practicing Jew
by his devout parents. Jewish tradition held that
firstborn male children were to be presented at the
Temple and a sacrifice offered 40 days after his
birth. Luke's Gospel tells the story of this sacred
event. Simeon, a priest of the temple, prophetically
greets the Holy Family. "Now let your servant go in
peace my eyes have seen salvation which you have
prepared in the site of all peoples." On this feast, we
remember that Jesus does not come to abolish the
traditions of the past but to fulfill them. His sacrifice
on the cross and establishment of the Church lay the
foundation for new traditions that continue to bring
life to us today!
Brownbaggers Homeless Outreach
The Brownbaggers project serves the poor in the
NYC parks during the winter months. Since 2009
we have delivered thousands of lunches. Meeting
monthly in the Parish Hall at 12:30pm, we assemble
100 brown bag lunches with food and clothing
items donated by our volunteers. We then travel via
subway to multiple Manhattan parks to distribute our
lunches to those most in need, returning to Brooklyn
by 3:30 pm. John Olash is the current director of our
Brownbaggers HomelessOutreach Program.
Volunteers can reach John at:
RSVP NOW FOR
Sunday, February 9th
Twenty five volunteers are needed for this event.
RSVP to: [email protected]
Please consider donating warm socks, hats or gloves
into the Brownbaggers Donation Box which will be
located in the vestibule of the church after every
Mass. Any donations received will be distributed at
that month’s Brownbagger event. Also, financial
donations used to purchase food items can be made in
the Parish rectory. Thank you for your support.
* Just a reminder that all adults must complete
VIRTUS training in order to participate.
Looking forward to our next event on March 8, 2020
BOOK GROUP please join a dedicated group of readers for a relaxed and lively book discussion. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at Chocolateria in Park Slope (228 7th Ave between 3rd and 4th Streets) from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Betsy at [email protected]. Here's our upcoming calendar: February 5 Steinbeck, John. Travels with Charley in Search of America: Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition with Introduction by Jay Paini, 2012. (206 pages)
March 4 Kennedy, William J. Ironweed: A Novel. Penguin, 1984. (227 pages)
April 1 Lux, Thomas. Split Horizon: Poems. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1994. (81 pages)
We still have Mass Intentions available for both weekday AND weekend celebrations of
Eucharist. Please consider having a Mass celebrated for a loved one or family member—either living or deceased. We are ALL in need of prayers, and there is no greater prayer than
the celebration of Eucharist. Each Mass Intention is only $15.00. If you are interested
in having a Mass celebrated in memory of a deceased loved one, or in honor of someone who
is living, please call Emily at the Rectory and she will be more than happy to assist you.
Thank you to all our parishioners who generously
gave $1,211.00 in our special collection for Puerto
Rico last week. All monies collected were sent to
our Diocese for distribution and direct assistance
to the Church in Puerto Rico.
February 2 Lures Presentation Parish Hall Grades 7 & 8 only. Report to Parish Hall at the end of the Family Mass, pick up for Grades 7 & 8 at Parish Hall at 11:45 AM. All other Classes report to the Academy.
Sunday, February 2, The Presentation of the Lord 9:30 a.m. Carmine Siracusa 11:30 a.m. Coreen Bilello/Edna M. Duggan (Anniversay) Monday, February 3, Weekday, Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr 8:30 a.m. Sr. Jane Bannon, CSJ Tuesday, February 4, Weekday 8:30 a.m. Fr. Bob Frueh
Wednesday, February 5, Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr 8:30 a.m. Sr. Francis Therese, OP Thursday, February 6, Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs 8:30 a.m. Lorraine Foley First Friday, February 7, Weekday 8:30 a.m. Sr. Naomi Varrone, OP Saturday, February 8, Weekday 8:30 a.m. Msgr. Rocco D. Villani 5:00 p.m. Frank Reilly & Family/ Mary O’Donovan Sunday, February 9, FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:30 a.m. Ed & Rose Dunn 11:30 a.m. The People of the Parish
Please join us next Sunday, February
9th after all Masses for Hospitality Sunday
down in the Parish Hall.
Our abundant parish library needs pruning.
Please browse during Coffee Hour. If you
find a book you really like you can keep it!