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July 21, 2017

Letter From the Pastor – July 23, 2017

Have you noticed that the roses in your garden grow gradually, but they blossom suddenly – first a rosebud and then a full bloom?  Of course, we know I advance that a rose bush will produce roses.  But the thrilling thing about a human life is that you never know what it might produce, once it          blossoms out. Some years ago in Italy, there was a young man from a wealthy family.  He had every opportunity to be spoiled and selfish, and lead a life of ease and luxury.  But one day he made a decision and acted upon it.  […]
June 6, 2017

Monsignor James R. Moore’s Golden Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood Celebrated

Monsignor Moore’s Golden Anniversary of his Ordination  A mass of thanksgiving celebrating Monsignor Moore’s Golden Anniversary of his Ordination to the priesthood was celebrated on May 21, 2017 at the Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Parishioners, family and friends welcomed Monsignor Moore back to Annunciation – Our Lady of Fatima, where he was the pastor for more than 13 years, and shared in the special mass of thanksgiving and reception afterwards.   Monsignor James R. Moore grew up in Our Lady of Refuge Parish in the Bronx, attended All Hallows High School and Iona College, completed his priestly formation at St. Joseph’s Seminary, and […]
May 21, 2017

2017 Penny Social – June 2

Join us for the 20th Annual Penny Social which is being held on Friday, June 2nd, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima’s Breen Hall at 5 Strathmore Road in Scarsdale.  It will be an exciting evening filled with fun, food and friends as well as hundreds of amazing raffle prizes!   The price is $35 in advance and $40 at the door (price includes sandwiches, salad, beverages, coffee/tea and cookies).  Please RSVP by May 26th, 2017 to the Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Rectory at 470 Westchester Avenue, Crestwood, NY 10707.  
May 12, 2017

Letter From the Pastor – May 14, 2017

There was a story recently told of a young woman whose life had gone from bad to worse.  She had experienced emotional problems and all of the things that go along with that.  Talking with a counselor, she was trying to figure it out, and her conversations went something like this: “When I was small, my mother and dad hired a nurse who was with me night and day.  When I got older, they sent me to a boarding school.  When I was old enough to drive, they bought me an expensive sports car.  After high school, they sent me […]
May 8, 2017

Honoring our Parish Treasures – April 28, 2017

Faith & Treasures Dinner Dance – 2017   Father Grippo along with 260 parishioners and friends of Annunciation- Our Lady of Fatima Church celebrated nine “Treasures” of our parish at the Faith and Treasures Dinner Dance, held on Friday, April 28th at Mulino’s at Lake Isle. As a way to honor their contribution to our community, this year’s honorees were selected for the “love, service and encouragement” that they have invested in our parish and instilled in its members, both young and old. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano gave each of our Treasures a special proclamation, along with Yonkers City Council President, Liam McLaughlin, […]