DECEMBER 1, 2019 - FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Bishop-Elect Gerardo J. Colacicco, Pastor Rev. Richard A. LaMorte PARISH SECRETARIES Mary Theresa Soyka Margaret Hart COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Molly Paglia ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Begins at 12:00 Noon every 1st Friday and continues throughout the afternoon, ending with Benediction at 5:00 PM. MASSES Saturday ................................ 5:00 PM Vigil Mass of Sunday Sunday .................................8:00 and 10:15 AM, 12:00 Noon Holydays ......................................... See bulletin for schedule Daily Mass….....7:30 AM, Wednesday…….5:00pm only CONFESSIONS Saturday ....................... 4:00-4:45 PM or anytime by request BAPTISMS: Sundays at 1:00 PM. Please contact the rectory. Sponsor certificates for the Sacrament of Baptism (godparents) or the Sacrament of Confirmation can be obtained by seeing the Pastor after one of the weekend Masses. WEDDINGS: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance. A Marriage Preparation Program is required. NEW PARISHIONERS: Please register in the parish by calling the Rectory. Rectory Phone: 845-677-3422 • Rectory Fax: 845-677-3423 CCD Office: 845-677-3273 E-mail: [email protected]Website: stjosephmillbrookny.org Rectory Office Open 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Sick calls: Anytime 845-677-3422 St. Joseph Cemetery, Millbrook and St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bangall: Call the Rectory for information. DEVOTIONS ROSARY After the morning Masses on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Every Monday after the morning Mass
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DECEMBER 1, 2019 - FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Bishop-Elect Gerardo J. Colacicco, Pastor Rev. Richard A. LaMorte
PARISH SECRETARIES
Mary Theresa Soyka Margaret Hart
COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Molly Paglia
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Begins at 12:00 Noon every 1st Friday and continues throughout the afternoon, ending with Benediction at 5:00 PM.
MASSES Saturday ................................ 5:00 PM Vigil Mass of Sunday Sunday .................................8:00 and 10:15 AM, 12:00 Noon Holydays ......................................... See bulletin for schedule Daily Mass….....7:30 AM, Wednesday…….5:00pm only
CONFESSIONS Saturday ....................... 4:00-4:45 PM or anytime by request
BAPTISMS: Sundays at 1:00 PM. Please contact the rectory. Sponsor certificates for the Sacrament of Baptism (godparents) or the Sacrament of Confirmation can be obtained by seeing the Pastor after one of the weekend Masses.
WEDDINGS: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance. A Marriage Preparation Program is required.
NEW PARISHIONERS: Please register in the parish by calling the Rectory.
The Christmas Eve Wigilia Supper forms the focal point of the Polish Yuletide customs. Wigilia, which means
vigil, commemorates the birth of Jesus. For Polish families, the meal starts when the eastern star appears
through the parlor window to serve as a guide to the Birth of Jesus in the same manner as the star of Bethlehem
was a guide to the Magi! The meal begins with the ancient tradition of breaking oplatek, a thin wafer, or bread of
love. It is passed to the various members of the family who put it to their lips and wish each other Blessings for
the upcoming year. These wafers are now available in the Rectory Office.
First Friday of the Month Eucharistic Adoration
Every month on the First Friday Our Divine Lord, present in the Most Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration
in our Parish from 12 noon to 5pm. We encourage all of our parishioners to come and spend some quiet time with
the Lord. Please plan to join us on December 6th.
Our Parish Family will gather on Sunday, December 15 at 1:00pm in the School
Gymnasium to celebrate the Ordination as a Bishop of our Pastor, as well as bid him
farewell as he begins his new ministry January 1st. Please plan to join us.
Christmas Gift Tags are available in the vestibule of the Church for our parishioners to buy gifts for
our area nursing homes and Cardinal Hayes Home. PLEASE bring gifts to the Church
by Wednesday, December 11, so they can be distributed in time for their celebrations.
Please attach the tag to the gift! Thank you!
Knights of Columbus “Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a “Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest.
Rules of the Contest:
Poster must reflect the theme of Keep Christ in Christmas.
Each poster should be the original work (including concept, layout, slogan and any visual images) of a
single person.
Poster should be approximately 11X17 inches in size. If pastels, chalk or charcoal are used, the poster
must be laminated or covered with clear plastic.
Each poster must be submitted with a Knights of Columbus “Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest
entry form — make sure your council number is included. The name and age of the entrant should be
printed on the reverse side of the poster in case the poster and entry form get separated.
The contest is open to children ages 5-14. A $20.00 prize will be awarded to each of three different age groups
(5-7, 8-10, 11-14). Children under 5 or over 14 are welcome to participate, but will not be eligible for prizes.
Entry forms are available at the Parish Office or from the Coordinator of Religious Education (Mrs. Molly Paglia).
Posters and entry forms should be submitted to the Parish Office or the Coordinator of Religious Education no
later than December 16th.
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UNCLE AL’S THRIFT SHOP
Last week, it was stated that we are ready for the Christmas Sale — well, now we are more than ready! The sale
will be held this week, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Dec. 5, 6 and 7) from 10:00am to 4:00pm in the Parish Hall.
Lots and lots of great gift items, Christmas decorations, clothing — well, you get the idea. This is stress-free, one
stop shopping with easy parking and friendly and helpful volunteers. You will be amazed by the many choices and
reasonable prices.
A reminder that the shop at 3275 Franklin Avenue is well stocked with newly donated items being priced each
day. Merchandise for the holidays will be available throughout the season. Uncle Al’s is open Monday,
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
And all proceeds benefit St. Joseph-Immaculate Conception Church.
The Putnam Chorale The Putnam Chorale is proud to announce its Fall Concert, “LET THE PSALMS RESOUND”, which will include
music by Bach, Handel and Mozart.
Please join the Chorale and Orchestra on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, 7:30pm at St. Joachim/ St. John the Evangelist
Church at 51 Leonard St., Beacon, NY for a glorious evening of singing and music.
Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the door.
Women’s Christmas Dinner The women of the Parish are invited to the Women’s Christmas Dinner to be held on Wednesday,
December 11, at 6:00pm in the Parish Hall. The buffet style meal catered by Fireside Grill will include Tri Tip
Beef, Chicken Marsala, Pasta Pomodoro, several sides, rolls and dessert.
Reservations are required and may be made by calling Anne Vinchiarello at 845-242-0386 or by mailing your
check made to “SJIC Women’s Guild”, in the amount of $25 to Anne at 49 Reimer Ave., Dover Plains, NY 12522.
All reservations must be received by December 2.
Dinner guests are also invited to attend the 5:00pm Mass together before gathering in the hall.
Healing Mass A Healing Mass with a free flow of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at St. Kateri
Tekakwitha Parish, 1925 Rte. 82, LaGrangeville, NY 12540. Guest celebrant will be Fr. Dennis, O.F.M., currently
serving at Mt. Alvernia Retreat Center. Praise and worship begins at 7:00pm: Mass at 7:30pm. Adoration and
individual prayers for healing available after Mass. All are welcome. The event is sponsored by Spirit Wind Prayer
group of St. Kateri. Details, contact Pat or Joe at 845-440-3519. Weather cancellations on WHUD Storm Center,
100.7 FM, and follow Arlington School District after school closings.
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PARISH INFORMATION Immaculate Conception, Amenia Food Pantry 373-8193 Religious Education (CCD) Molly Paglia 677-3273 Uncle Al’s Thrift Shop 677-5002 St. Joseph’s Women’s Guild Judy Yarochowicz 677-5778 Knights of Columbus Gerard Spagnoli 677-5607 CYO Basketball Kim Knittel 605-1383 Choir Gene Canevari 399-0403 Men’s Group Michael Sugg 332-9092
FOOD COLLECTION Next Sunday we will be collecting food here at St. Joseph’s for the food pantry in Immaculate Conception Church, Amenia. Please leave food on our Rectory porch. The food pantry in Amenia is open on the third Saturday of the month from 9:45am to 11am.
In Memory of
Charles Cassini
In Memory of
Carol C. DeMarco
Parish Sick List
Please pray for our Parishioners who are ill, homebound or in our area
Nursing Homes:
Daisy Abruzzo, Tatum Allen, Melville Bonanno, Ann Brandow,
Richard Caza, Frances Connolly, Arlene Dauphin, Rose Marie DeSantis,
Anna Massarelli DiStefano, Anna M. Enright, Edna Ferguson,
Barbara Forte, John Kearins, Frances Liotta, Gloria Malinowski,
Phil Marrone, Dorothea Matevichuk, Hilary McAllister, Rita McEnroe,
John McQuillan, Stephanie Moschier, Jane Muller, Mary O’Keefe,
Josefina Otero, Dan Palumbo, Mrs. Tom Parker, Helen Pelletier,
Mary Peterson, Jill Philipbar, Rose Risimini, Carla Robertson,
Robert Salberg, Lynne Schlude, Angelina Segno, Annette Snyder,
Linda Ippolitto Sullivan, Regina Syversen, Jane Wisner, Lucy Zerafa,
Betty Zitz.
Altar Flowers
If you would like to donate the flower arrangements on the Altar,
please stop by the Rectory to reserve the week.
Each arrangement is $30.00.
Please pray for our recently departed:
The Souls in Purgatory
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine
upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed
