“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” [The Book of Psalms 147:3]

The Community will gather for Eucharist this week at the following times. Saturday, 2/7 5:00 P.M. James Flanagan by the Orlandi Family Sunday, 2/8 8:30 A.M. Maria Heaney [L] by Mary Wilkinson Monday, 2/9 8:30 A.M. Elizabeth Rega by Rosa Guglielmetti Tuesday, 2/10 8:30 A.M. [available] Wednesday, 2/11 8:30 A.M. No Mass Thursday, 2/12 8:30 A.M. [available] Friday, 2/13 8:30 A.M. [available] Saturday, 2/14 5:00 P.M. [available] Sunday, 2/15 8:30 A.M. [available]

Ministers of the Liturgy February 8 5:00 P.M. 8:30 A.M. Servers/ Aaron McGhee ———— Acolytes ———— Ashton Colangelo ———— ———— Readers Pat Mara ———— Eucharistic Elaine Fletcher Diana Forte Ministers _______ Suzan Porter Ministers of _______ ________ Hospitality Jackie Dawson ———— February 15 5:00 P.M. 8:30 A.M. Servers/ Jason Stroly Matthew Michetti Acolytes Joy Lynch Jordan Stroly ———— ———— Readers Ellen Petersen Janet Bertomen Eucharistic ———— Diana Forte Ministers _______ Eleanor Pulver Ministers of _______ _______ Hospitality Jill Atherton Al Blackburn

STEWARDSHIP – Last week’s collection totaled $1,798.00. In trying to maintain our budget, our weekly Sunday collection goal is $1,825.00, which would now be $40,150.00. Our total for the fiscal year is $31,636.97 – 79%. The children’s collection received 1 envelope. Thank you for your generosity!

The special collection next Sunday is for Peter’s Pence - the charities of Pope Francis

Prepare for the Lord’s Day NEXT SUNDAY: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1] The Book of Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 2] Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 11 3] 1st Letter to the Corinthians 10:31-11:1 4] The Gospel according to Mark 1:40-45

St. Anthony’s Parish

68 Poplar Ave.

Pine Plains, NY 12567-5531

518-398-7115 ~ 398-9146 (fax)

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Memorial Candles +

The Altar Candles burn the month of February

in memory/honor of

[avilable] by

[available]

+

The Sanctuary Lamp burns this week

in honor of

Santino & Family by

Bill & Maryann Zacarolli

Counters: 2/8 Sandy Schimmel; 2/15 Diana Forte; 2/22 Eleanor Pulver.

Parking

The east [field] side of the church

can be used for parking in good

weather, especially summer and

fall. Please do NOT park in the

rectory driveway.

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time [‘B’] February 8th, 2015

Turn

off

cell

phone

Check Out Our New Website!

‘www.stanthonypineplains.org’

The Embracing of Christ Passion ~ Presence ~ Promise

on three Saturdays of Lent in St. Mary’s Hall

64 Hunns Lake Road, Bangall

February 21st, February 28th, March 7th

from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M.

{See flyer on bulletin board.}

Lighting candles can become

contagious. One encourages

others to do the same and the

world gets brighter!

CATECHETICAL PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE + Our Catechetical Program will meet today after the 8:30 A.M. Mass . For additional information call Jeanne Stroly, our Coordinator at 845-868-1043.

February 15th, 2015 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Leprosy was a serious concern in the biblical world. To be declared a leper was to be condemned to a life apart from the community, living “outside the camp” in Moses’ day (v46), later outside the towns and villages. It was the task of the priest to declare someone unclean as a leper and, in the case of remission, to declare them clean and allow them to rejoin the community. The description of leprosy, detailed in Leviti-cus 13, makes it clear that biblical leprosy was not the same thing as what we call leprosy today. It could be contracted not only by people but also by cloth and even building materi-als and was something to be avoided because it was thought to be contagious. Paul calls the Corinthians to “do everything for the glory of God” (v31). Our task as disciples is to witness with our lives to God’s goodness and mercy. We are called to work not just for our own salvation but “that they [all/the many] may be saved” (v33). Finally, in words uncharacteristic of Paul, we are encouraged, “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ” (11:1). The leper in today’s Gospel begs Jesus for help, “If you wish, you can make me clean” (v40). Though Jesus risks contracting leprosy and ritual uncleanliness, “moved with pity, he stretched out his hand [and] touched him” (v41). Mark tells us “the leprosy left him immediately” (v42), again empha-sizing Jesus’ power. Jesus then commands the man to fulfill the law of Moses by showing himself “to the priest” (v44), but instead the man “began to publicize the whole matter,” mak-ing it “impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly” (v45). For Reflection: Who are the lepers today, and how do I view them? Why are some good deeds better left unan-nounced? [Copyright © 2015 by Bruce Janiga. Published by Resource Publications, Inc. All

rights reserved. Reprinted with permission under license number 6708]

Year of

MaRK

The First Sunday of Lent begins the Season on February 22nd.

Ash Wednesday and the days following are considered the ‘porch of Lent’ - the

space in which we prepare before entering fully on Monday, February 23rd with the penitential practices of the Season.

Sundays, always the Lord’s Day, penitential practices

COMMUNITY FOOD LOCKER Our Community Food Locker next distributes

food and other supplies to families on Febru-

ary 21st. Toilet tissue is the needed item this

month. Thank you for your help!

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER “Praise the Lord who heals the broken-hearted.”

Don’t become broken-hearted in your marriage. Learn how to keep your relationship alive and vibrant on the

next World wide Marriage Encounter weekend. For more information on dates and locations go to:

www.wwme.org or call toll free: 877-NYS-WWME ext. 3.

Beginning Experience

is offering a healing weekend from March 20th to 22nd 2015

at the St. Lawrence Retreat Center in Beacon, NY. This invitation is open to men and women of all ages

who have suffered the loss of a spouse through death,

divorce or separation. It is a time to heal and a time to begin anew. Reservations are required. For informa-

tion or registration please call Tom (845-462-6192) or Nancy (518-785-1351 x304) or email us at

ny.hudson.valley@beginningexperience.org. {See bulletin board for further information}

Our Goal this year is

$9,500 “Charity at home.”

YOUNG ADULTS RETREAT February 13-15 (Friday dinner til Sunday at 1:00 pm)

Marianist Family Retreat Center

Cape May Point, NJ 08212 609-884-3829 or www.capemaymarianists.org

This weekend is for young adults age 22-35, married or single,

who wish to examine their personal faith in relation to God, self,

co-workers and others. There will be time for Eucharist, prayer

experiences, faith sharing, social interaction and free time to

explore Cape May and Cape May Point.

Cost: $125 per person, double occ., Financial Aid available.

[More detailed information can be found on the bulletin board at

the entrance of our church.

The Archdiocese of New York Men’s Commission and Fordham

University Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education

are co-sponsoring the First Annual Men’s Conference on Saturday,

March 21st, on the Rose Hill Campus of Fordham University.

With over 500 men expected to attend, the day-long event will

provide a unique opportunity for men throughout the Archdiocese

to recommit themelves to their spiritual lives. The speakers will

include Cardinal Dolan; Damen Owens, a renowned public

speaker and strong proponent of the Catholic Faith; and Joe

Klecko, former all-star New York Jets defensive lineman. Admis-

sion is $45 and includes breakfast, lunch, and t-shirt. To register,

or for more information, visit www.nymensconference.com or call

Kim Quatela at (646)794-3198. Registration is open now – spaces

are limited, so act fast!