The Church of 
St. Bartholomew
  Yonkers
A Catholic Community
In the Archdiocese of
New York


                               News/Info


The ALTAR BREAD & WINE for this week are donated for the intentions of Justin and Steven Colon by Mildred Blanco
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The SANCTUARY LAMP is lit in loving memory of Erasmo Rivera Aviles by Maria Reina
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The ALTAR FLOWERS alongside the Tabernacle and in front of the Altar are donated by the First Communion Class in honor of their living and deceased family members and friends who cannot be with them as they receive the sacrament.
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Faithful Departed

Please pray for the repose of the souls of all the faithful departed, especially Emma Pozzi
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION - RCIA
Do you know a non-Catholic adult who wishes to explore the Catholic faith; or a Catholic who has never received First Communion or been Confirmed? We have a program tailored for these adults. Call Cheryl Duda at 476-6676.
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FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION CLASSES
Register now for next year’s Religious Education program. Children in public school who will be entering First Grade through High School in September are eligible for these after school and evening classes. Besides grade level classes, instruction prepares children for Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation. Call Cheryl Duda (476-6676) for information.
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MOTHER’S DAY NOVENA MASSES: Sunday, May 8th, is Mother’s Day. Our Parish will have a Novena of Masses for all our mothers – living and deceased. The Novena of Masses will begin on Sunday, May 8th, and finish on Monday, May 16th.
There are cards and/or envelopes at the back of the church. If you want your mother, mother-in-law or any mother remembered in the Novena of Masses, please write out the envelope with your donation and drop it in the collection basket or bring it to the Rectory during the week.
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SOCIAL MINISTRY: Our Food Pantry has an ongoing need, for coffee, pasta sauces, canned tuna, rice and paper products. Please keep this in mind when you see sales on your trips to the supermarket. We are averaging around 12 families per week. Thank you for your continuing support!