Pastor of St. Vito’s MSGR. JAMES E. WHITE

Parochial Vicar: FR. AMIRO L. JIMENEZ

FR. JEBA LOURDU Weekend Associate:

FATHER STEVEN REILLY, L.C.

Pax Christi Sisters: SISTER ELEAZAR & SISTER CLEOTILDE

Director of Religious Education MS. MARIA A. CRISAFI

Director of Music Ministry: MR. JOHN MYERS

Director of Spanish Music Ministry MR. EDGAR RIQUELME

Parish Manager MR. JOSEPH COMBLO

Parish Secretaries: MRS. YENNY DURAN-RIVERA

MS. ANGELINA GOMEZ

Parish Center Secretary: MRS. ANNE DEBACHER

Religious Education Assistants: MRS. JENNIE BUCOLO MRS. WINNIE JAEGER

MASS SCHEDULE Monday to Friday 8:00am (English)

Monday & Thursday 7:30pm (Español) Saturday 9:00am & 5:00pm

Sunday 8:00am (English) 9:30am-1st Sunday of the Month (Italian) 11:00am (English) & 12:30pm (Español)

OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday - 9:30AM - 6:30 PM

Saturday - 9:30AM - 4:30 PM Sunday Office is Closed

RECTORY 816 Msgr. Goodwine Ave. Mamaroneck, NY 10543

Tel. 914-698-2648 • Fax: 914-698-6081 E-mail: stvitochurch@optonline net

www.stvitochurch.com

March 29, 2015

PALM SUNDAY MARCH 29, 2015 DOMINGO DE RAMOS 29 DE MARZO DEL 2015

DOMENICA DELLE PALME 29 DI MARZO, 2015

“The Lord God is my help, therefore I am not disgraced; I have set my face like flint, knowing that I shall not be put to shame.’… ‘My God, my God, why have you abandoned me… But you O Lord, be not far from me; O my help, hasten to aid me’… Christ became obedient unto death, even death on a cross…” The events of this week are so well known. We enter the holy city with our palms. We sit at the table for the

Passover meal. Puzzled as Jesus humbly washes feet, we receive our mandate to serve others. We leave for the Garden of Olives and are asked to pray, if only for an hour. Jesus is taken, arrested like a common criminal, unjustly tried and condemned. Savagely led through the streets, He is hoisted upon a cross and left to die. With Mary and John we remain faithful at the foot of the cross. Good Friday sadness will lead to Easter joy. The events of Holy Week continue today. Many are walking the Via Dolorsa as refugees, asylees, the terminally ill, homeless and unemployed. The passion continues to be played out where others, like Christ, seek our compassion and support. The Lord does not abandon them, as the psalm states, when we respond to their need.

“‘Pero el Señor viene en mi ayuda: por eso, no quedé confundido; por eso, endurecí mi rostro como el pedernal, y sé muy bien que no seré defraudado.’ ... ‘Dios mío, Dios mío, ¿por qué me has abandonado?’ ... ‘Pero tú, Señor, no te que-des lejos; tú que eres mi fuerza, ven pronto a socorrerme’ ... ‘se humilló hasta aceptar por obediencia la muerte y muerte de cruz.’” Los eventos de esta semana son bien conocidos. Entramos a la ciudad santa con nuestros ramos. Nos sentamos a la mesa de la cena de Pascua. Sorprendidos de que Jesús humildemente lave los pies, recibimos nuestro mandato de servir a otros. Salimos al Jardín de los Olivos y se nos pide orar, aunque sea una hora. Jesús es prendido, arrestado como a un criminal común, juzgado y condenado injustamente. Salvajemente se le llevó por las calles, se le cuelga de una cruz para que muera. Con María y Juan nos quedamos fielmente al pie de la cruz. La tristeza del Viernes Santo nos lleva a la alegría del Domingo de Pascua. Los eventos de la Semana Santa continúan hoy. Muchos caminan la Vía Dolorosa como refugiados, asilados, o desahuciados, indigentes y desempleados. La pasión continúa desarrollándose en donde otros, como Cristo, buscan nuestra compasión y ayuda. El Señor no los abandono, como lo indica el salmo, cuando respondemos a su necesidad.

È allo stesso tempo l’ora della luce e l’ora delle tenebre. L’ora della luce, poiché il

sacramento del Corpo e del Sangue è stato istituito, ed è stato detto: “Io sono il pane

della vita... Tutto ciò che il Padre mi dà verrà a me: colui che viene a me non lo

respingerò... E questa è la volontà di colui che mi ha mandato, che io non perda nulla

di quanto mi ha dato, ma lo risusciti l’ultimo giorno” (Gv 6,35-39). Come la morte è

arrivata dall’uomo così anche la risurrezione è arrivata dall’uomo, il mondo è stato salvato per mezzo di lui.

Questa è la luce della Cena. Al contrario, la tenebra viene da Giuda. Nessuno è penetrato nel suo segreto. Si

è visto in lui un mercante di quartiere che aveva un piccolo negozio, e che non ha sopportato il peso della sua

vocazione. Egli incarnerebbe il dramma della piccolezza umana. O, ancora, quello di un giocatore freddo e

scaltro dalle grandi ambizioni politiche.

FINANCIAL CORNER The total collection for the weekend of

March 22nd amounted to $7,114

Thank you for your generosity.

NEWS AND EVENTS OF THE WEEK

The 9th Annual Liturgy & Brunch for Catholic Teachers in Public Schools

Will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2015 9am-1PM at The Riverview. 1 Warburton Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706 For more information: contact Ms.

Jasmine Gomez at 212-371-1011, Ext. 2692

EASTER FLOWERS Saint Vito’s has a beautiful custom

of adorning the altar for Easter. Many of you like to participate in this custom by placing an Easter Plant in the sanctuary in loving

memory of those you love. Envelopes are available in back of

the Church or in the Parish Rectory office. It is asked to please write in

print to avoid misspellings. The suggested offering per plant is $20

Thank you!

THE CARDINAL’S ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP APPEAL

To date our parish has received $17,380 in pledges/gifts toward the 2015 Cardinal’s

Appeal, from 74 families. For this Appeal to be truly successful, we must have support from all of our families. It is not too late to make your

gift. Please be as generous as you can. Thank you for your kind support.

Check out our new website! www.stvitochurch.com St. Vito’s Church is excited to launch it's new website!

We hope you take the time to explore and check out everything

happening at our church!

Food For Thought

‘THREE THINGS MATTER’

In the end only three things matter: How much you loved, How gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you. Fr. Jeba

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

There will be NO Religious Instruction held on March 31st & April 1st

Due to the Easter Recess, Classes will resume on April 7th & 8th .

SATURDAY, MARCH 28th 5:00PM Palm Sunday Vigil

SUNDAY, MARCH 29th — Palm Sunday 8:00AM, (English) 9:30AM (Italian) 11:00AM (English) 12:30PM (Spanish)

MONDAY, MARCH 30th — Reconciliation 4:00PM - 7:30PM Church (Confessions)

THURSDAY, APRIL 2nd— Holy Thursday (No Morning Mass )

8:00PM Mass of the Lords Last Supper

FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd— Good Friday (No Morning Mass )

3:00PM - 4:00PM (English) Church 3:00PM - 5:00PM (Spanish) FAS Gym 5:00PM - 6:00PM (Italian / Via Crucis) Church

SATURDAY, APRIL 4th— Holy Saturday (No Morning Mass )

8:00PM Easter Vigil

SUNDAY, APRIL 5th —Easter Sunday 8:00AM (English) 9:30AM (Italian) 11:00AM (English) 12:30PM (Spanish)

ESQUINA FINANCIERA El ingresos de la Parroquia del fin de

semana del 22 de Marzo sumo un total de $7,114

Gracias por Su Generosidad!

NOTICIAS Y EVENTOS DE LA SEMANA

SEGUNDA COLECTA

Marzo 28 & 29 Combustible

Abril 2 - Jueves Santo

Abril 3 - Tierra Santa

CAMPAÑA ANUAL DEL CARDENAL 2015 Hasta el día de hoy nuestra parroquia ha recibido $17,380 en promesas/regalos para la Campaña del Cardenal 2015,

por parte de 74 familias. Todavía están a tiempo para hacer su regalo. Por favor, sean tan generosos como les sea

posible. Muchas gracias por su amable apoyo.

Alimento Espiritual

'TRES COSAS QUE IMPORTAN'

Al final sólo tres cosas importan: Cuánto amas, Que tan suavemente has vivido, Y con que gracia has dejado las cosas que nos son para ti. Padre Jeba

FLORES DE PASCUA San Vito tiene una hermosa tradición de

adornar el altar para las Misas de Pascua. Muchos de ustedes desean participar en

esta costumbre ofreciendo un Lirio Pascual en el santuario en memoria de un ser

querido. Los sobres están disponibles en la parte de atrás de la Iglesia o en la oficina de la Rectoría. Se les pide que por favor escriba en

letra clara para evitar errores ortográficos. La ofrenda sugerida por planta es de $20.00 Gracias!

Visite nuestra nueva pagina de web!

Nuestra Iglesia está muy emocionada porque ya esta en marcha la nueva página web!

www.stvitochurch.com

Esperamos que se tome el tiempo para explorar y ver todo lo que ocurre en nuestra iglesia!

NOTICIAS DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA No habrán clases de Religión el Martes 31

de Marzo ni el Miércoles 1 de Abril debido a las vacaciones de Primavera.

Las Clases resumirán al horario normal el Martes 7 de Abril y el Miércoles 8 de Abril.

SABADO, MARZO 28 5:00PM Vigilia de Domingo de Ramos

DOMINGO, MARZO 29- Domingo de Ramos

8:00AM, (Ingles) 9:30AM (Italiano) 11:00AM (Ingles) 12:30PM (Español)

LUNES, MARZO 30 — Reconciliación 4:00PM - 7:30PM Iglesia (Confesiones)

JUEVES, ABRIL 2— Jueves Santo

8:00PM La Ultima Cena

VIERNES, ABRIL 3— Viernes Santo 3:00PM - 4:00PM (Ingles) Iglesia 3:00PM - 5:00PM (Español) Gimnasio 5:00PM - 6:00PM (Italiano /Vía Crucis) Iglesia

SABADO, ABRIL 4 - Sábado Santo 8:00PM Vigilia de Domingo de Pascua

DOMINGO ABRIL 5 - Domingo de Pascua

8:00AM, (Ingles) 9:30AM (Italiano) 11:00AM (Ingles) 12:30PM (Español)

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH OREMOS POR LOS ENFERMOS - PREGARE PER I MALATI

Olga DiOrio, Luis Bencosme, Mary Maher, Antonette Fraioli, Pat Hachey, Marianne Fischetti,

JoAnn Troccoli, Juan Alviar, Antonio Lopes & Louise Yannuzzi.

If you would like to submit a name to our prayer list please call the rectory 698-2648.

Saturday / Sábado / Sabato 28 5:00pm Vito & Maria Totino -†

Sunday / Domingo / Domenica 29 8:00 Francesco & Carmela Maida & Family -† 9:30 Giovanni & Esterina Molle -† 11:00 Congdon Family -† 12:30pm Elsia Carvajal -†

Monday / Lunes / Lunedi 30 8:00 SAINT VITO’S PARISH 7:30PM Juan Gaitan -†

Tuesday / Martes /Martedi 31 8:00 Vito & Giuseppina Ciraco - †

Wednesday / Miércoles / Mercoledi 1 8:00 Marcella Baglione -†

Thursday / Jueves / Giovedi 2 8:00 NO MORNING MASS 8:00pm Mass of the Last Supper

Friday / Viernes / Venerdi 3 8:00 NO MORNING MASS 3:00PM - Good Friday Liturgy - Church - (English) 3:00PM - Liturgia de Viernes Santo - Gimnasio - (Español) 5:00PM - Italian Service

Saturday / Sábado / Sabato 4 9:00 NO MORNING MASS 8:00pm EASTER VIGIL

Sunday / Domingo / Domenica 5 8:00 SAINT VITO’S PARISH 9:30 Maria Tomassetti & Family -† 11:00 Bridget Insardi -† 12:30pm Silvia Maldonado -

† Deceased Difunto

Birthday Cumpleaños

Sick Enfermo

In Thanksgiving Acción de Gracias

Wedding Anniversary Aniversario de Bodas

BREAD & WINE This weeks bread & wine

is offered In Honor of our Patron

Saint Vito Requested by the Italian Society.

PALM SUNDAY MARCH 29, 2015 DOMINGO DE RAMOS 29 DE MARZO DEL 2015

DOMENICA DELLE PALME 29 DI MARZO, 2015

DAILY REFLECTION Daybreaks - Rev. Paul Turner

Hosanna! When the crowds gathered in Jerusalem

on Palm Sunday to greet Jesus upon his entry, they shouted out this word. They weren't merely communicating how wonderful they thought Jesus was. They were also telling him how needy they were. They needed a savior. We all do. Sometimes the savior is the guy who can repair the plumbing and install new lights. But we also need someone who can repair whats broken inide us. Over the years, we have fixed some of our faults, but we have let others remain broken. We carry sin and shame, sadness and misbehavior, faults and flaws. So we cry out God, who can offer us forgiveness and a new start. The people who shouted “Hosanna” turned against Jesus a few days later. He surely remembered the real meaning of that word as he hung upon the cross. He did not abandon them. He saved them. We praise him. We need him. He is our Savior. When the great crowd that had come to a feast heart that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, they took palm branches, went out to meet him, and cried out:

Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes In the name of the Lord, [even] the King of Israel.

JOHN 12:12-13

WEDDING BANNS II. Jennifer Cirillo &

Joe Kirby