Parish Staff

Rev. Richard Gill ------------------------------------- Pastor Rev. Thomas Berg ----------------- Weekend Associate Mark Shkreli ----------------------------------------- Deacon John Baffa -------------------------------------------- Deacon Julie Noce ------------------------------ Pastoral Assistant Stephanie Stevens ----------------------- Youth Minister Eileen Stokes ------------------ Cemetery Administrator Theresa Scorca -------- Coord. of Religious Educa�on Meg Cairney ------ Coord. Religious Ed. Sacred Heart Lyne�e Rivera ----- Director, Early Childhood Center James Tiffany ------------ St. Lawrence Parish Trustee Edward Lestrange ------ St. Lawrence Parish Trustee Lou Milano --------------- Sacred Heart Parish Trustee John Neubauer ---------- Sacred Heart Parish Trustee

Sacraments

BAPTISMS: A�er parent instruc�on class Bap�sms are then scheduled for the first Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm at St. Lawrence. Spanish Bap�sms scheduled for the fourth Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm. Contact Deacon Mark Shkreli at 917-335-5607.

MARRIAGE: Call the Parish Office to arrange an appointment. Plans should be made a minimum of six months in advance.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please call the Parish Office any�me someone is seriously ill at home or in the hospital.

Confession Mondays ----------------------------------------------- 4:00 - 7:00 pm - St. Lawrence Saturdays ---------------------------------------------- 3:30 - 4:00 pm - Sacred Heart

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday - Friday ------------------------------------ 24 hours daily at St. Lawrence Contact Angela Morelli at 582-0573 to register for regular hours.

Devotions to Our Lady Monday - Saturday --------------------------------- 8:00 am Rosary - St. Lawrence Monday & Tuesday -------------------------------- 7:00 pm Rosary - St. Lawrence Saturday -------------------- 9:30 am Miraculous Medal Novena - St. Lawrence Monday - Saturday --------------------------------- 9:00 am Rosary - Sacred Heart Tuesday ---------------------------------------------- 6:30 pm Rosary - Sacred Heart

ST. LAWRENCE CEMETERY: Plots are available for purchase. Please call Eileen Stokes at 845-279-2021 x201 to schedule an appointment.

ST. LAWRENCE O’TOOLE & SACRED HEART

MAY 14, 2017 • FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

31 Prospect Street • Brewster New York 10509 Phone ---- 845-279-2021 Fax ---- 845-279-7441 Email ------------------------ stlotoole@comcast.net Web -------------------- www.stlawrenceotoole.org

414 Haviland Drive • Pa�erson, New York 12563

Phone ---- 845-279-4832 Fax ---- 845-278-0432 Email ----------------------- sh.church@comcast.net Web ----------- www.sacredheartpa�ersonny.org

Mass Schedule

St. Lawrence Saturday Vigil ------------------- 5:30 & 7:30 pm (Spanish) Sunday --------------------------------- 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am & 12:30, 5:30 pm (Youth Mass) Monday - Friday ----------------------------------------- 8:30 am Saturday ----------------------------------------------------- 9:00 am

Sacred Heart Saturday ----------------------------------------------------- 4:00 pm Sunday ------------------------------------------------------ 10:30 am

PARISHES OF

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ST. LAWRENCE O’TOOLE Saturday, May 13th 9:00AM John King 5:30PM Pat Quinlan & Calise Families 7:30PM Spanish Mass Sunday, May 14th 8:00AM Shirley Pigat 9:30AM Eddie Brady 11:00AM Patricia Lee-Rubino 12:30PM Madeline Crusco 5:30PM Lenora & George Henke Monday, May 15th 8:30AM Frank Calise Tuesday, May 16th 8:30AM Joe Johnson Wednesday, May 17th 8:30AM Deceased of Harney & Purcell Families Thursday, May 18th 8:30AM Celina Reis Friday, May 19th 8:30AM Emil Anderek Saturday, May 20th 9:00AM Margaritte Callanan 5:30PM Mary Mitchell 7:30PM Spanish Mass - Mother’s Day Remembrance Sunday, May 21st 8:00AM Helen Burchell 9:30AM Ronnie Durante 11:00AM Raffaela & Giovanni Finno 12:30PM Agatha Monaco 5:30PM William Ratajack

SACRED HEART Saturday, May 13th 4:00PM Helen Hulin Sunday, May 14th 10:30AM Edward Richardson Saturday, May 20th 4:00PM Bowe & O’Connor Families Sunday, May 21st 10:30AM Bill & Joseph Lewis

Please remember our Brothers and Sisters in the

Lord who have asked for Prayers: Josephine Russell ◦ Howard Witt ◦ Brian Rojas ◦

Sr. Celestine Costello, OSU ◦ Stella Chico ◦ Michael Taylor ◦ Aileen Sanok ◦ Sofia

LaRocca ◦ Jane Schroeder ◦ Thomas Keenan ◦ Marco Broadway ◦ Catherine Mendoza ◦ Bernadette Tyra ◦ Carolyn Heagle ◦ Ed O’Connor ◦ Janine Ruggiero ◦

Cathy Ruggiero ◦ Andrea Lichtenberger ◦ Cathy Mannfolk ◦ Ana Brenes ◦ Steven Roderiques ◦ Joey

Cipriani ◦ Joseph Wolf ◦ Joe McGee If you or a loved one has returned to good health, please call the Parish Office and ask that your name be removed from our list.

St. Lawrence O’Toole Candle Dedications - $10 per week

The Tabernacle candle is dedicated for: At the request of:

����� The candle before Our Lady is dedicated in

memory of: Patricia Lee-Rubino

At the request of The Rubino & Murphy Families �����

The Paschal Candle Dedication $30 per month

The Paschal Candle is dedicated for: Maureen & Terence McDonald

At the request of their grandchildren

Sacred Heart The Sanctuary Candle is dedicated for:

Julie Danile At the request of Felicia & Frank LaBanca

The Altar Flowers are dedicated for: Margaret Fitzpatrick & Bridget Cairney At the request of Scotty & Meg Cairney

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WHILE WE’RE AT IT… May 14, 2017

Dear Friends,

It’s a busy time of the year with First Communions and Confirmations coming up this week and next. For all of us adults, it is a good reminder of the blessings we have in receiving God’s grace in the sacraments – something we need to treasure and never take for granted. Let’s all renew our love for the Eucharist and our gratitude to the Lord for staying with us by his grace.

1. A Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms of the parish. We’ll have a special blessing for all of you at the Masses today. Moms teach us that love and sacrifice are inseparable in life, and that is probably one of the most important lessons anyone can ever learn.

2. As you can see, we have moved to an expanded 12 page bulletin to keep you better informed about all the goings-on at our active parishes. This will allow us to make sure we communicate more fully and on time about great faith formation opportunities we can all take advantage of, and build up our communities in charity and unity.

3. As Sacred Heart parishioners will remember, back in 2014 when the parish consolidations were in the planning phase, the Making All Things New Committee recommended a merger with St. Lawrence. In the end, however, that was postponed and the Archdiocese decided to review that decision two years down the road. That review time has come. Late last month I went to meetings with that Committee and the Vicar General of the Archdiocese and they interviewed me about the status of Sacred Heart. I was able to explain that we have made great progress on our financial issues – eliminating all our long-term debt, cutting our spending and getting to the point we are no longer in the red thanks to steady parish support. We have a modest but healthy sum of money in the bank. I also reported that our Mass attendance, while not what we hope for, is at least stable and that our parish organizations are active.

They were happy to hear this news, and decided that due to the good progress we have made they will not recommend a merger at this time. Instead, we will continue with the status quo as a linked parish with St. Lawrence, sharing resources and working together. Every two years there will be a review of its status. But unsurprisingly, due to the shortage of priests and the smaller size of the parish they cannot send a priest. (You may have read about the recent plan for 59 parish mergers in the Archdiocese of Hartford, affecting most of Connecticut. It’s not just a New York problem.)

The Committee’s decision is good news for Sacred Heart, and a credit to all the parishioners who support the parish as active members and who contribute financially to make it stable. Thank you for your loyalty and generosity. We should all be proud of this wonderful accomplishment. In June we will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Sacred Heart as a parish looking ahead and trusting in God.

God bless, Fr. Richard Gill

~Visit our website at www.stlawrenceotoole.org for more information on our parish activities~

~Visit our website at www.sacredheartpattersonny.org for more information on our parish activities~

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CONFESSIONS ON MONDAY At St. Lawrence, we have Confession every Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, hours many find more convenient than Saturdays. Be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to “get good with God” on a regular basis – it will bring forgiveness of your sins and help you make real spiritual progress.

WELCOME TO ALL! We extend a warm welcome all who

come to worship with us, whether you live locally or are visiting from out of town. Please enjoy the Mass and we hope you sense the spirit of our parish. St. Lawrence and Sacred Heart are parishes that pride themselves on hospitality and a family spirit. If you live locally, please call the Parish Office number on the bulletin or go on the website to register as a parishioner so we can get to know you.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Spending time before the Blessed Sacrament

regularly will bring you closer to God. You may drop in the Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel anytime, or get an hour weekly of your own for time with the Lord. Contact Angela Morelli for your own weekly hour: (845) 582-0573 or slotadore@aol.com “I put before you the one great thing to love on earth: the Blessed Sacrament. There you will find romance, glory, honor, fidelity, and the true way of all your loves on earth and more than that.” ~ J.R.R. Tolkien

GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY JUBILEE MASS Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding

Anniversary anytime during 2017 are invited to attend the Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Dolan at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Sunday, June 18th at 2:00PM. Pre-registration is required. Please contact your parish for registration. The closing date to register for the Mass is Friday, May 19th, 2017. This event is sponsored by the Family Life/Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of New York. MOTHER’S DAY CARDS Mother’s Day Spiritual Gift cards are available at the Hospitality Desk in the back of the St. Lawrence Church. Suggested donation $10.00.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS The Catholic Daughters are looking for couples from both Sacred Heart and St. Lawrence who are celebrating their

25th & 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2017. Mass will be celebrated in their honor at Sacred Heart on Saturday June 3th at 4:00PM with refreshments served following. To register, please contact Meg at 845-279-4832.

PILGRIMMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND We are exploring options for another

pilgrimage to the Holy Land for our parishes for late February 21 - March 2, 2018, led by Fr. Gill. It will be a nine day trip and the cost will range between $3500 and $4000 per person. We will visit all the holy sites in Jerusalem as well as spend time in Galilee. If you are interested in going, contact Maureen Herbstritt at 845-279-2021 or email at maureenherbstritt@gmail.com. BRING SOMEONE YOU LOVE TO TEA On Saturday, May 20th from 1:00 to 3:00PM, the Women’s Cornerstone will be hosting a Tea. Hot tea, sandwiches and desserts will be served. Raffles and 50/50 available. It promises to be a fun afternoon for “Ladies Only”. The cost is $15 per person. The Tea will be held in our beautiful new Dining Hall! Seating is limited. To reserve a seat, please send a check payable to St. Lawrence O’Toole to the rectory. Please put in the memo “Cornerstone Tea”. If you have any questions, please contact Tina Grant at cgrant@mgslawyers.com or at 914-949-6400.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS BAKE SALE The Catholic Daughters Our Lady of the Lake Court 2585 will be having our annual Spring

Bake Sale following masses at Sacred Heart Church on May 20th & 21st. Proceeds from the bake sale will go toward our scholarship fund and other charitable efforts within the parish. A NIGHT OUT ON THE KNIGHTS Congratulations to the winners of our recent monthly drawings! April 1st prize: The Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean Georges – Lillian Brady (sold by Mike Brady). April runner-up prize: Patrick McCaughey (sold by Bruce Colombraro). Thank you again for your support of this long running charitable fund raiser. 4

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RESTORED SHRINE OF THE BLESSED MOTHER

The beautiful statue of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal which prior to renovations at St. Lawrence was in the front of the Church is now being restored and rebuilt in a new prayer garden on the Eastview Street side of the Parish Center. It will grace the street resting on a brick frame at the entrance and form an inviting place for all to pray.

Memorial opportunities available and the brick pavers at the base of the shrine can be permanently engraved to honor a loved one who has passed away. Offering is $200 for a large memorial (8"x8") and $100 for a small (4"x8") one. They can be engraved with up to three lines. Contact Maureen at the parish office(279-2021) for details.

THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK INVITES YOU TO REVIVE!

THIS WEEK: MAY 15, 16, 17 Revive is a three night event coming to the parishes of our archdiocese and for us it takes place at St. Joseph’s Church in Somers, NY on May 15, 16, 17 at 7:00PM. Please note the start time change. Join us to reflect and listen as diverse voices discuss their faith journeys and go home refreshed and ready to put your faith into action. At Revive we will explore the most fundamental questions most of us have: What are we living for? What is God’s purpose for our lives? More information online at http://faitheveryday.com. Carpools available: St. Lawrence contact Julie Noce at 845-591-9030, for Sacred Heart contact Meg Cairney at 845-279-4832 or Go to: http://stlawrenceotoole.org/Request-a-ride

SUNDAY KIDS PROGRAMS St. Lawrence offers amazing kids programs every Sunday during the 9:30 & 11:00AM Masses.

KidZone – Worship without distraction with our drop-off babysitting program for ages 3 and under. Leave your little one in a fun loving environment in the first floor of the Parish Center & pick them up after mass. All Stars - Children ages 4-6 are invited to leave the church at the beginning of the readings and go together to a classroom where they will receive their own readings and activities appropriate for their age group. They return to their parents during the Offertory of the Mass. Kidz Chapel – Children ages 7-9 are also invited to leave before the readings and have their own readings and activities appropriate for their age group.

ST. LAWRENCE COUNCIL – KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIPS

The St. Lawrence Council Knights of Columbus will be continuing their tradition by sponsoring a one-time, $500 scholarship to two graduating high school seniors continuing their education at an accredited two or four year college. All application packages must be submitted by May 16th. Call Peter Persampieri at (845)661-3578 for information on how to apply. In addition, the St. Lawrence Council Knights of Columbus is offering one Thousand Dollar per Year, Four Year Scholarship to a student from St. Lawrence O’Toole Parish who will be entering a Catholic high school during the upcoming school year. For details and an application, contact Greg Miller at GJMillerkoc@hotmail.com or call 845- 279-0988 or write to: Monsignor McCabe Scholarship, Knights of Columbus, PO Box 268, Brewster, NY 10509

SHRINES OF FRANCE Join Fr. Arthur Mollenhauer on an eleven day pilgrimage to the shrines of France Oct 28th through Nov 8th. Visit Ars, Nevers, Paris, Lisieux, Bayeux & Lourdes. The price is $3,750. If interested, please contact Sharon MacKnight at 203-327-1806 or smacknight@optonline.net.

WELCOME BREAKFAST

New to St. Lawrence? Welcome!! Please join us for a Welcome Breakfast to celebrate our new Parishioners. The breakfast is being held May 21st after the 9:30AM Mass in the St. Lawrence Dining Hall of the Parish Center. This is a great opportunity to meet other parishioners and their families as well as get information about what's going on around the Parish. Please register at http://stlawrenceotoole.org/NewParishionerBreakfast We hope to meet you there!

CONNECT WITH US To receive text or email messages from our parish, join Flocknotes! Text SLOT to 84576 or visit flocknote.com/otoolebrewster OUR ADVERTISERS The local businesses who advertise on these pages make the publication of our parish bulletin possible through their generosity. Be sure to patronize our friends! Thank you to all who support our parishes.

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SUMMER OF PRAISE!

Our popular evenings of praise and worship will continue at St. Lawrence beginning Monday May 22nd with Fr. Jason Smith from Regnum Christi in Rye New York giving a talk in the Church at 7:00PM followed by exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Confession will be available as well. Come join us for a fantastic evening of praise and adoration.

CCongratulations to our Communion Classes! We’re proud of our families and kids, and thanks to all in our Religious Education Departments

who helped on their formation.

St. Lawrence 2017 Communion Class Elmer Acevedo Leiva Xavier Arana Jeannie Baldwin Shayley Barillas Ashley Barron Alexandra Berger Anthony Bonamassa Lilliana Boniello Madeline Brewer Katelyn Caglione Jennifer Cardona Christopher Cluzet Molly Collura Michael Curtin John Del Rosario Hayden Dela Cruz Justin DeMaio Jake DiDona Kayla Disla Catherine Durante

Adrianna Felice Tyler Ferris Domenick Finateri Desi Flores Franklin Flores Katie Flores Edward Flynn Christian Fox Kevin Francis Joseph Gileno Jessica Grace Katherin Gregorio Cassidy Horel Daniella Howell Sophia Kovaleski Mia LaPicola Sydni LaRocca Connor Lazetera Nicolas LePere Elvis Licona

Adrian Martinez Soto Narno Martinez Soto Alexa McCormack Alexander Mejia Guadalupe Miguel-Mendez Mariana Miguel-Mendez Daniel Moglia Sophia Negro Isabella Pelaez Christopher Pieragostini Stella Quatrocci Jeffery Quinlan Jean-Luc Renault Elizabet Reyes Ava Rienzi Maximilian Rivera Alexander Romero

Helen Romero Troy Ruggiero Cheril Sagastume Billy Salazar Jacqueline Salazar Skylar Schmitt Brody Synder Liliana Tamaro Luca Tumminello William Tuohy Brandon Valdez Katherine Vassak Shpresa Vataj Troy Vazquez Eric Villavicencio Francisco Zambrano Ellie Zambraski

Sacred Heart 2017 Communion Class

Nichoas Arciulo Gabriella Beqiri Samantha Carchi Jacqueline DeVries

Giuliana Drejaj Jack Farrell Kaitlin Griswold Lucas Kutz

Richard Langlois Joselyn Lopez Jane MvGowan Andrea Morocho

James Munoz Mia Stever Chloe Zappoli

RCIT 2017 Communion Class

Jennifer Casual Sintia Cardona Christopher Donohue

Abrianna Lacen Karla Mendez Karen Morales

Ivan Pascual Jackeline Sagastume Kevin Sagastume

Katherin Salazar

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PRAYERS OF THE WEEK

Every day at noon join us to pray the Holy Spirit Prayer for the St. Lawrence

and Sacred Heart parishes.

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your

Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that

by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy

His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen. DAILY PRAYER INTENTIONS:

May 14 Intentions of the Mothers in the Parish May 15 Renewal of Faith through the REVIVE Event May 16 7th Grade EDGE teens and their families May 17 Alpha Guest and Hosts May 18 Confirmandi and Sponsors May 19 Newly Married Couples in the parish May 20 Women’s Cornerstone Team

CATECHISM CORNER A place to share information

about our faith. Do you know all the gifts of the Holy Spirit? These gifts are given in their fullness to all the Confirmation candidates. Confirmation is on May 13, May 18 & 19, please pray for our confirmandi.

The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Explained

1. The Gift of Wisdom is our ability to value spiritual things over worldly ones. It enables us to desire the things of God and correctly order the things in our life. This gift helps us view the world through God’s perspective and the light of our faith. It instills a desire to contemplate the things of God. 2. The Gift of Understanding helps us grasp the truths of the faith more easily and profoundly. Our human intellect cannot grasp all of God’s mysteries, but through the gift of understanding we can be lead to truth, even when we do not fully comprehend. This gift strengthens our insight through prayer, scripture, and the sacraments. 3.The Gift of Right Judgment/Counsel acknowledges the difference between right and wrong and bestows proper judgment. A person with right judgment avoids sin and leads a life for Christ. Counsel inspires us to speak up and encourage others to do the correct thing. It bestows upon us prudence, allowing us to act promptly and rightly in the face of difficult situations. 4.The Gift of Courage sustains our decision to follow the will of God in any situation. It allows us to stand up and defend our faith, even when threatened by bodily injury or death. This gift allows us to be steadfast in our decisions to do well and to endure evil even when we do not want to. To be continued…..

SSilence is the pause in me when I am near God. – Arvo Part

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FAITH FOCUS OF THE WEEK TO WHAT, IF ANYTHING, DO I GIVE MY UNDIVIDED ATTENTION? HOW IS THIS FEEDING (OR HARMING) MY RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST AND OTHER PEOPLE? There was a man so obsessed with technology that he found himself constantly distracted. This man had mastered multitasking. He could talk on the phone clipped to his ear while surfing the Internet, which was always at his fingertips because he constantly carried a laptop. This man watched his flat-screen television with the sound turned down so he could listen to his MP3 player. He ate on the run, making calls during meals. When he exercised, he watched television. He constantly checked his e-mail. The man was wired, yet disconnected. He rarely gave anything his undivided attention. He did not abide quiet, and constantly walked around with ear buds as a barrier to interaction with the outside world. As a result, the man wound up feeling spiritually starved. He felt distant from his friends, yet he rarely looked them in the eye because he kept his gaze glued to his handheld device to check text messages, game scores and the stock market. There was another man also well aware of the benefits of modern technology. This man, however, knew the value of silence and mental space. He turned his cell phone off most of the time and avoided talking on the phone while driving. He checked his e-mail only twice each day, in the morning and in the evening. He had come to see multitasking as counterproductive. He focused his attention on one task at a time. He did not need constant background noise because he felt communication with his spiritual self. He watched radiant sunrises and saw the splendor of the Lord. He attended concerts and heard joy in the musician’s melodies. He enjoyed preparing food and sharing it with friends gathered around his table, where the only rule was that all cell phones be silenced. Take some action… What if you were to choose one day during the week to unplug? Maybe it’s a Sunday. Your day could be filled with the outdoors, family, more conversations with loved ones, and even visits from friends.

INTENTIONAL DISCIPLE SPOTLIGHT… You asked, “How has being a lector helped me to become a disciple?” Well, I’ve been a lector for more than 40 years! For me being a lector is an honor and a privilege; something not to be taken lightly. It provides the opportunity to spread God’s Word, and to serve our parish community. With this privilege comes the responsibility to do the very best that I can. The time spent in preparing to lector, praying and reading over the passages, has led me to greater understanding of God’s message. I learned that I had to understand the Word, the message, if I wanted to communicate the readings well. So I was drawn to Bible study in order to see more of the message surrounding the readings. My faith and understanding grew from this.

As a lector, my visibility in the parish increased. This helped me to try to live better. When reading God’s Word I was aware that it applied to me, and that in this ministry, I am a visible representative of our parish family. I am part of the Body of Christ in this place.

What started as an opportunity to help evolved into a pattern of growth that led me to live my faith more fully. It is a link in the chain to discipleship. I’m happy that I can contribute in this way. I hope to be a person in whom and through whom Christ lives. -Jan Anthony TEEN MATTERS “I loved EDGE! It was so fun! I was able to talk with my friends about my faith. I couldn’t ask for a better CCD program” – 6th Grade Teen Our 6th Grade Edge is done for the year and we think it was a success! In the first year of our middle school program, EDGE: Teens are introduced to meaningful scripture study: “I like bible study and small group discussion” - 6th Grade Teen “I really liked the session about Adam and Eve” – 6th Grade Teen Teens are introduced to Christian Service and living out works of mercy such as visiting the nursing home, helping to feed the hungry and assisting parishioners with spring cleaning: “I especially like the service projects” – 6th Grade Teen Teens spend time with Jesus in Adoration – an experience called XLT in our program: “It was fun to do the XLT (Adoration) nights.” – 6th Grade Teen Teens learn how to talk about their faith with their peers and build a sense of Christian Community: “It was fun to do this with my friends and get out and learn more about God” – 6th Grade Teen 8

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“I got to hang out with friends and play games while learning about God” – 6th Grade Teen “Small group discussion was fun” – 6th Grade Teen “I like it because we could talk about things and make friends” – 6th Grade Teen All and all, the results are in and: “I liked EDGE this year. It is better than regular CCD.” – 6th Grade Teen “I learned and had fun at the same time” – 6th Grade Teen “It was really fun and I can’t wait for it again” – 6th Grade Teen

A GLANCE AT OUR YOUTH This year, our 8th grade EDGE students attended a retreat given by

Hard as Nails Ministry. Below is a thank you note that one of our students wrote to the ministry. “I am an eighth grade CCD student and am receiving my Confirmation this year. Last Saturday, I attended a retreat run by Justin Fatica and other missionaries at Hard as Nails. I would just like to express my gratitude and happiness with this retreat and Justin through this email. “My biggest concern that I had going into the retreat was that the missionaries running it would be self-righteous, judgmental, and condescending. I feared they would speak about "the dangers of sin" while they themselves do wrong every day. I was pleasantly surprised this was not the case. Justin, instead of concentrating on a negative message, encouraged us, saying God loves us. He concentrated in persuading us to love God, each other, and our faith, saying each of us is amazing. “During the course of the first speech Justin gave, we had the opportunity to go up and hug a boy who had lost his father if we, too, lost someone. Having lost a great-grandmother and a great-aunt, I went up and hugged him. On the way back, a missionary (his name was Antonio) came and asked me to pray with him. I agreed. He asked me who I lost and I told him. Now, I'll admit that I didn't believe either was very close to me, so I felt bad that this missionary chose me to pray with him. During the prayer, however, I soon gained two important experiences. One, I realized how it felt to have someone pray with me like that, since no one ever really had before. It was beautiful, for lack of a better word. Two, it helped me realize how much both of my relatives who passed on meant to me. I wondered, when Antonio pulled me aside, if God led him to choose me as a way to "call my bluff" or say I shouldn't be up there. But I soon realized that He did it to make me realize how much

these relatives meant to me. While speaking to him, I realized how close we were. I think that was the moment that my eyes were opened and I decided to truly follow God. Thank you, Antonio! “After this, Justin began to talk about people who have been hurt in the past. He asked for people who have been hurt at one point or another. I raised my hand, and he selected me. In first grade, my teacher was awful to me. I would often go home and cry, and sometimes broke down in class. I was truly depressed in first grade, making myself sick, dreading school, and losing sleep. Finally, however, someone knew about it. Justin called everyone else who has been hurt by someone to come up, hug me, and tell me who hurt them. I didn't expect many people to stand up, but more than three quarters of the people there stood up and lined up to hug me!! Further, just like me, most people were hurt by people close to them, not the stereotypical boys at school. Thank you, Justin, for helping me realize I am not alone. “After these speeches, we went to confession. It was the first time I ever think I went to confession with true repentance in my heart. I confessed every sin I recalled to Father, who absolved me and gave me some really great tips. Coming out, I felt like a new person. “Now, I would like to discuss the positive impact that this retreat had on me. One of my major problems is anger. I often snap at the littlest of things. However, at this retreat, I feel like God blessed me with the understanding of temperance. Now, I can stay levelheaded and calm. I am also much closer to my family. I was never very close to my parents. I spent years yearning for a connection I thought wasn't there. After this retreat, however, I realized that it was me who wasn't making the connection. I quickly changed that. Now, I'm not constantly rebelling against my parents, arguing, or back-talking. I love my parents, and that's all there is to it. Speaking of love, I also learned how to love everyone. I quickly began to care and prayed for people when they strayed from God. Lastly, I learned how to truly pray. Now, I hold extended conversations with God through prayer. Thank you, Antonio, for showing me how sweet prayer, especially with someone is, and thank you, Justin, for healing my family dynamic. “Yes, we may be amazing, but you are, too!” Sincerely, An 8th Grader

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ST. LAWRENCE PARISH SUPPORT Weekend of May7

In Pew Collection $ 7,365.50 Parish Pay $ 2,375.75

SACRED HEART PARISH SUPPORT

Weekend of May 7 In Pew Collection $ 2,060.00 Parish Pay $ 356.25

CARDINAL’S APPEAL The Cardinal’s Appeal supports our

Mission & Evangelization. Enriching our Catholic Faith, the Cardinal’s Appeal supports the many programs & ministries that nurture our saith: Adult Faith Formation, Black Ministry, Catechetical Office, Family Life/Respect Life, Hispanic Ministry, Hospital Apostolate, Liturgy Office, Prison Apostolate, and Young Adult Outreach. Progress so far:

St. Lawrence O’Toole Summary Goal Pledge Goal % # Gifts Ave. Gift $65,500 $50,935 78% 163 $312.48

REMEMBER YOUR PARISH IN YOUR ESTATE PLAN

Leave a legacy to St. Lawrence O’Toole or Sacred Heart by including a bequest in your will. The following suggested bequest language: “I ______give to [St. Lawrence O’Toole, 31 Prospect St., Brewster, NY or Sacred Heart, 414 Haviland Dr., Patterson, NY] for its general purposes.” If you would like to speak to a gift planning specialist call 646-794-3317 or email gift.planning@archny.org.

PARISHPAY Parishpay is a way to support the parish through automatic contributions from either

your credit card or checking account, rather than use the weekly envelope system. It has many advantages: - It is easy to use – you can sign up once and not have to think about writing checks each week. - You can adjust the amount whenever you want and plan your giving in the same way you budget. -You can earn points if you give by credit card. -It reduces administrative work by the parish and saves money. Enroll at parishpay.com and just put in the zipcode or name of the parish. If you need more information, call Donna Iazzetti at 279-2021.

O’MARA & ASSOCIATESAccounting ~ Tax PreparationIndividual • Partnerships

Corporations • LLC’s & LLP’s73 FAIRFIELD DR. • PATTERSON, NY

(845) 279-2228omara_associates@yahoo.com

National Society of Tax ProfessionalsNational Association of Tax Practitioners

Lawn Care · Snow Plowing · Year Round Service

914-755-9869

Each Offi ce is Independently Owned and Operated

2 Old Tomahawk StreetYorktown Heights, NY 10598

VERA KARAQILicensed Real Estate Salesperson

Cell 201-832-2037

ParishionerFluent in Albanian

Supporting St. Lawrence for Over 100 YearsInvites all men, 18 years and older, to join us.

Please Contact Alan Patrie, GK at 845-490-1947 for information.

St. Lawrence Council #1495 Knights of Columbus

Serving Brewster Over 25 Years!

279-13001511 Rte. 22, Lakeview Plaza (Next to ACME)www.DanielJewelers.org

SPRING CLEAN-UPS • GUTTER CLEANING

Patterson Landscaping, Inc.~ Parishioner Owned & Operated ~

HOGAN & ROSSIATTORNEYS AT LAW

3 STARR RIDGE ROAD · SUITE 200 · BREWSTER, NY 10509(845) 279-2986 John Jay Hogan Donald M. Rossi

BALSAMO-CORDOVANO FUNERAL HOME LLC

Family Owned & ManagedJoseph J. Balsamo, Lic. Dir. John R. Balsamo, Lic. Dir.

Jonathan W. Garcia, Lic. Dir./Mgr.“Excellence Is Our Commitment”

15 Church Street, Carmel, NY 10512 (Off Route 6)

845-225-2144BalsamoCordovanoFuneralHome.com

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NORTH

Service 914-669-9679Auto Sales 914-485-1195

Fax 914-669-9685

MSNPreowned.com6 Dingle Ridge Road • North Salem, NY 10560

MSNNORTH@Yahoo.com

Ledley Food Service"Excellence Through Experience"

845-279-9595Brian Ledley, Parishioner

~ Serving Putnam Since 1958 ~

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aversano’srestaurant • bar

Lunch • Dinner • Private Parties & CateringClassic Italian, Contemporary Setting

1620 Rte. 22 & 312, Brewster | 845.279.2233

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Insurance845-279-5151

AUTO • HOME • BUSINESS • LIFE

ABLE AUTO INSURANCESomos hispanos • Notario Público

- Seguros de Auto• (Se aceptan licencias de otros estados)

- Traducciones de Español a Ingles52 MAIN ST. • 278-1810

Infi niti Wealth ManagementInvestment Management • Retirement Planning

3 Starr Ridge Road, Suite 103, Brewster • 845-278-8638infi nitiwealthmanagement.comMichael A.

DuranteGeorge J. Waters

Louis U. Gasparini, ESQ.

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Member FDIC

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TOTAL TAXESAffordable Income Tax Preparation

john@total-taxes.com845-278-0121CALL OR TEXT

Congratulations on 100 years St. Lawrence O’Toole and to Father Gill on being installed as Pastor.

Lessons on AllInstruments and Voice

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177 East Main StBrewster

Noreen K. ScaperottiLAW OFFICE OF

(845) 661-7540nscaperotti.law@gmail.com

www.ScaperottiLaw.com

ESTATE PLANNINGELDER LAW

REAL ESTATE

Family Owned & Operated Over 25 Years Mon.-Fri. 6:00-5:30pm · Sat. 7:00-4:00pm

Brewster Paint & Decorating CenterDiscounted Window Treatments

38 Argonne23 Rd., Brewster • 845-279-7686brewsterpaintanddecorating.com

83 Haviland Drive (Across from Monument) • Patterson

Alexander Bogler DDS845.278.6116 AlexanderBoglerDDS.com

Small Town Values • World Class CareCOSMETIC, IMPLANT AND FAMILY DENTISTRY

Your Protection is personal.Get a quote today from:Kathy Smith / John Cody

The SIG Insurance Agencies(845) 319-9990Auto. Home. Life. Business

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AMYRAF

AMYRAFLANDSCAPING.com

Spring Cleanup • Lawn MowingTop Soil & Mulch

845-279-1911 / Cell 406-7220

Fully Insured

Parishioner Owned

Landscaping and Masonry Services

Free Estimates

avpbusiness.comScanners, Printers, Copiers & More878-4240 • Fax 878-3640John W. Neubauer, Parishioner

AUDIO-VISUAL PRODUCTS, INC.

ROVELLI MONUMENTS

Serving all cemeteries & faiths

Dedicated to the celebration of lifemausoleums - monuments - markers

bronze plaques - inscriptions - cleaning - repairsRovelliMonuments.com

Debbie Benedict203-743-217680B North St.Danbury, CT 06810

BREWSTER SHIPPING CENTEROne Call Ships It All! • Now Off ering U-HAUL Service!

12 Main Street • Brewster • 279-6633

ADAMS PLUMBING & HEATING

PUTNAM LAKE, N.Y. ~ PC-2910

DAVID ADAMS, MASTER PLUMBER

845-855-8600

Well Pumps · Water Treatment · Boilers Water Heaters · Gas Piping · General Repairs

J & J AutomotiveCOMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

All Foreign & Domestic Service & NYS Inspection1785 Route 22 • Brewster, NY 10509

(845) 278-0567 Joe Cinelli (845) 279-6305

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTPatrick W. Ford, Ph.D.

Individual, Couples & Family Therapy for Adults and Adolescents

845-745-6980 by appt.

Homes • Offi ces • 7 Days a Week

845-216-6491

Parishioner Owned/Operated

LuzTotalClean@Gmail.com

LUZCLEANING SERVICES

PUTNAM DINER & RESTAURANT

Open Every Day At 6:00 AMPrivate Dining Room

878-80002600 ROUTE 22 • PATTERSON

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Preventative Maintenance Hybrid Repair - Hertz Car Rentals

Auto Fuel - Convenience Store

2597 Route 22, Patterson PattersonAutoBody.com

Contemporary Mexican Cuisine

1250 Rte. 22, Brewster | 279-4646www.lasmananitasrestaurant.com

FiresideDining

SCENICRESERVOIR

VIEWS

838 FAIR STREET · CARMEL, NY 10512CLOVERLAKELIVING.COM · 878-4111

PREMIERASSISTED LIVINGPrivate & Medicaid

CHRISTOPHER M. MILANO, DIRECTOR RICHARD T. HAZZARD, JR., DIRECTOR

Beecher Funeral HomeFamily Owned & Operated For Over 50 Years

Complete Funeral Services • Cremation Pre-Need Arrangements • Serving All Faiths

“Serving Your Family As Family”

1 Putnam Ave., Brewster | 845-279-3615 |BeecherFuneralHome.com

FEEHAN INSURANCEAGENCY, INC.~ Serving Brewster Since 1986 ~2350 Rte. 6 • Brewster

(845) 278-7070 • Chris FeehanFeehanInsurance.com

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BREWSTERFLOWERGARDENbrewsterflowergarden.com

14 Main St.(Across from Train Station)

279-5471

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SEPTIC SYSTEMS SPECIALISTINSTALL • REPAIR • CLEANEXCAVATING CONTRACTOR

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LICENSED INSURED

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Because Your Family...Deserves The Very Best

We Welcome All Faiths & Service

All Cemeteries

PALMER BROS.HARDWARE INC.DAN FOX, PARISHIONER

PAINTS • SUNDRIES • PLUMBINGTOOLS • ELECTRICAL • HARDWARE

1583 Rte. 22 • Country Plaza • 278-6114

• EST. 1984 •

INC.BILL HENRY TREE SERVICE

Free Estimates - Fully Insured

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JINA’S NAILS & MORE

279-1212200 MAIN STREET · MONDAY-SATURDAY

SHARON SHEILLicensed Real Estate Salesperson~Parishioner~

914-497-0912www.sharon-sheil.com

338 Route 202Somers, NY 10589

Joseph N. Marino, D.M.D.Family & Cosmetic Dental Care

845-940-1000612 Clock Tower Commons · Brewster, NY 10509

845-582-0661

Live Internet Video Monitoring of Your

Child while Learning

www.BrewsterChildcare.com

4005 Danbury Road • Brewster

Secure Facility • Highly Trained Professional Staff

Paul G LavelleFinancial AdvisorSt. Lawrence O’Toole Parishioner

ComplimentaryRetirement Plan Reviews

Brewster NY 10509914-318-8523paul.lavelle@edwardjones.com Member SIPC

LANDSCAPING • CONSTRUCTION • EXCAVATION (RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL) MASONRY • LANDSCAPE DESIGN • FULL SCALE LAWN CARE

WWW.TOBACCOANDSONS.COM • 845-803-3813

“Brewster’s Hometown Family Market”Since 1957

www.kobackers.comHours: Mon.-Sat. 8 to 9 • Sun. 8 to 8

570 North Main Street • BrewsterPhone: 845-279-3515Deli: 845-279-3643Fax: 845-279-6591

Quality & Service As Always

Instead of Remodeling...Tear Down & Rebuild with the Experts

Open Mon-Sat 6am-8pm • Sunday 6am-6pm

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BREAKFAST ALL DAY EVERY DAY!Open Mon-Fri 6AM, Sat & Sun 8AM

Celebrating Our 1 Year Anniversary!

Across From Patterson Train Station

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Mezza Luna RestaurantLunch · Dinner · Delivery · Private Parties

279-1800 · www.MLPizzeria.comLakeview Plaza · 1511 Rte. 22 · Brewster

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