T THE CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST 71 Murray Avenue, Goshen, New York 10924 www.sjegoshen.org - (845) 294-5328 - [email protected]THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - NOVEMBER 12, 2017 I’d like to offer an update on three projects. First, almost all of the lights in the church have now been equipped with LED bulbs. (We did the best we could to clean the hanging fixtures, but they really need to come down and be disassembled for a thorough cleaning, new sockets, etc.) This is part of a larger project that will see almost all of the lights on the property converted from incandescent and fluorescent to this newer technology. The next phase will occur in the days surrounding Thanksgiving, when most of the fixtures in the school will be re-lamped. Orange and Rockland offered a generous incentive for all this work, so it made little sense to pass up the oppor- tunity. The second project, long on the agenda, comprises repairs and paving of the roads in St. John’s Cemetery. We recently signed a contract with Todd Lyons Paving of Middletown for this work. As of now, it’s scheduled for this Monday, November 13, provided the weather cooperates. The plan is to use multiple crews and a parade of trucks to accomplish the entire project in one day. As a result, the cemetery will not be accessible for the first few days this week. As ever, I am grateful for your patience and understanding. Finally, as I write this on Election Day morning, the reinstallation of the church doors is being delayed by one piece of custom-made hardware. It was supposed to have been delivered to our contractor yesterday. If you see the doors today, you’ll know it arrived. If you don’t see them, pray for the manufacturer, who will have by now received a call from me. + + + Two weeks ago, I wrote about the work being undertaken by the Pastoral Advisory Council in the development of a pastoral plan. In that column, I reflected upon the state of affairs in the Church today, specifically in our own society. This is the starting point; where to now? The members of the PAC have each been assigned to one of three committees: worship and spiritual life; educa- tion and formation; and Christian service. At this month’s meeting, each committee will be spending time brain- storming and discerning what questions it ought to be asking, what avenues it might explore. That may appear rather open-ended, but it seems to me this is preferable to a more tightly-scripted agenda. In my experience, too many “pastoral planning” exercises are front-loaded – i.e., the answer is already assumed, so the process is tailored to a pre-conceived outcome. We (the Church throughout the world) certainly have our challenges, but what age hasn’t? I wonder if we don’t sometimes lose sight of the fact that the Church is not mine, ours, or theirs – it’s Christ’s. And if it’s Christ’s, then we can take great solace in his words to St. Peter: “Upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). So this process will rely, first and foremost, on the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Equally important is the collective experience and wisdom of the members of the PAC. Our deliberations and discussions are being shaped to some degree by an excellent book, Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus, by Sherry A. Weddell. I will share some of her insights here as we move forward. Faithfully your priest, Fr. George Hafemann
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TTHE CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST 71 Murray Avenue, Goshen, New York 10924
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - NOVEMBER 12, 2017
I’d like to offer an update on three projects. First, almost all of the lights in the church have now been equipped with LED bulbs. (We did the best we could to clean the hanging fixtures, but they really need to come down and be disassembled for a thorough cleaning, new sockets, etc.) This is part of a larger project that will see almost all of the lights on the property converted from incandescent and fluorescent to this newer technology. The next phase will occur in the days surrounding Thanksgiving, when most of the fixtures in the school will be re-lamped. Orange and Rockland offered a generous incentive for all this work, so it made little sense to pass up the oppor-tunity. The second project, long on the agenda, comprises repairs and paving of the roads in St. John’s Cemetery. We recently signed a contract with Todd Lyons Paving of Middletown for this work. As of now, it’s scheduled for this Monday, November 13, provided the weather cooperates. The plan is to use multiple crews and a parade of trucks to accomplish the entire project in one day. As a result, the cemetery will not be accessible for the first few days this week. As ever, I am grateful for your patience and understanding. Finally, as I write this on Election Day morning, the reinstallation of the church doors is being delayed by one piece of custom-made hardware. It was supposed to have been delivered to our contractor yesterday. If you see the doors today, you’ll know it arrived. If you don’t see them, pray for the manufacturer, who will have by now received a call from me.
+ + + Two weeks ago, I wrote about the work being undertaken by the Pastoral Advisory Council in the development of a pastoral plan. In that column, I reflected upon the state of affairs in the Church today, specifically in our own society. This is the starting point; where to now? The members of the PAC have each been assigned to one of three committees: worship and spiritual life; educa-tion and formation; and Christian service. At this month’s meeting, each committee will be spending time brain-storming and discerning what questions it ought to be asking, what avenues it might explore. That may appear rather open-ended, but it seems to me this is preferable to a more tightly-scripted agenda. In my experience, too many “pastoral planning” exercises are front-loaded – i.e., the answer is already assumed, so the process is tailored to a pre-conceived outcome. We (the Church throughout the world) certainly have our challenges, but what age hasn’t? I wonder if we don’t sometimes lose sight of the fact that the Church is not mine, ours, or theirs – it’s Christ’s. And if it’s Christ’s, then we can take great solace in his words to St. Peter: “Upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). So this process will rely, first and foremost, on the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Equally important is the collective experience and wisdom of the members of the PAC. Our deliberations and discussions are being shaped to some degree by an excellent book, Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus, by Sherry A. Weddell. I will share some of her insights here as we move forward. Faithfully your priest, Fr. George Hafemann
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Church of St. John the Evangelist 71 Murray Avenue Goshen, NY 10924
The Eucharist is celebrated on weekdays in the chapel: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30am
Wednesday at 5:15pm, followed by adoration until 9:00pm
Saturday at 8:00am
Sacrament of Penance (Confession) Saturday, 4:00 - 4:45pm
Thursday before the first Friday, 4:00 - 4:30pm
Sacrament of Baptism The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first and second Sundays of the month at 1:30pm. Couples who are awaiting the birth of a child are invited to contact the par-ish office to schedule an appointment with one of the priests.
Sacrament of the Sick
The sacrament of the sick is available to anyone who is acutely or chronically ill, or suffering the effects of age. Please speak with one of the priests.
Fr. George Hafemann Fr. Anthony Giacona
Fr. Joseph Komonchak Fr. James Hess, O.Carm. Fr. Anthony Amponsah Deacon James Faulkner
Deacon William Castellane
St. John School Pre-K through Grade 8
Mrs. Lisa Ferraro, Principal (845) 294-6434
www.saintjohngoshen.org
St. John’s Religious Education Program K through Grade 8
Mrs. Cathy Fife, Coordinator (845) 294-6847
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THE COLLECTION FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2017 1ST $ 8,440 2ND $ 2,965
THE COLLECTION FOR SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS
$ 2,043
On Thursday, November 16th in McCaffrey Hall, doors open at 5:45pm and
games start at 6:45pm. Team # 4
Schedules for the Week of November 18/19
Extraordinary Ministers Lectors 5:00 p.m. M. Albanese E. DeFalcon 6:30 p.m. C. Camilo 8:00 a.m. N. Carey V. Deluca 10:00 a.m. C. Quinn L. Higgins 12:00 p.m. L. Vinti M. Saviello 5:00 p.m. D. Missalidis Youth Group
In your prayers please remember Gertrude Guarino,
Frank LoSauro and all of the souls in Purgatory
RECTORY MEETING ROOM
Mon, Nov 13 Marian Cenacle 10:00am Wed, Nov 15 Separated and Divorced 7:00pm Thu, Nov 16 RCIA 7:30pm
Please remember to pray daily for an increase in vocation to the priesthood and religious life. Please come and pray the rosary every
Sunday at 7:30am before the 8:00am Mass.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Advent Wreaths will be available for purchase after all masses on December 2nd and December 3rd. Please
support our Religious Education programs by bringing home an advent wreath.
St. John’s Rosary Makers will meet Wednesday, November 15th at 3:30pm in the Parish Center 2nd Floor. They make rosaries for the poor missions all around the world and locally. Please call Mary Anne
Saviello for more information at 360-5180.
Separated and Divorced Catholics will meet on Wednesday, November 15th at 7:00pm in the
Rectory Meeting Room. Please call Helen Piltman at 563-0604 for more information.
We welcome Chase James Monroe
to the Catholic community of St. John the Evangelist
SPONSOR CERTIFICATES
If you are a parishioner and are in need of a sponsor certificate, please speak with Father George.
Please join us in adoration Wednesday evening from 6:00-9:00p.m. Please come and spend some time with
the blessed sacrament.
Our Youth Group will be holding a “youth auction” on Saturday, November 18th, beginning at 9:00am.
Parishioners who may need raking or the like done can come to the cafeteria to “bid” on a pair or group of
teens to assist with that work. If you’re a homeowner or a teen (grades 7 and up) who would like to
participate, please visit, call or email the parish office.
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In your prayers please remember, Tiffany Adams,
Barbara Jean Brancato, Donald Burns, James Cully,
Carol Crisman, Daniel P. Daly, Jr., Jo DeLuca, Evelyn Glynn, Anne Kuznetsky, Sydney Lundgren,
Kim Martin, Michelle O’Neill, Julia Parsons, John S. Patane, Sr., Shawn Peck,
Jennifer Mary Purcell, Marie Ramirez, Mary Sczerba, Lauren Velez, Dave Wreski, Renate Zottmann
and all those in need, that they may recover through the healing power of Our Lord.
BULLETIN SICK LIST: PLEASE NOTE:
We will place names in the list for a period of six (6) weeks. If you wish the name repeated you must submit a new form. Requests will be accepted only from the sick person or an immediate family member, also, include the relationship with said person.
Detach and return:
I would like my name entered in the Bulletin Sick List and give my permission to do so.
NAME (Print) ________________________________________
DATE: _________________
__________________________________________
ST. JOHN’S GIVING TREE It is once again time to start thinking about Christmas.
The parish will be taking information in the parish office between Nov. 1st and Nov. 15th between the
hours of 10:00 and 3:00 Tuesday - Friday. If you or someone you know is in need of a little help For Christmas please leave us
your information.
Mark your calendar for the Hudson Valley Polonaise Society’s Polka Dance featuring
Eastern Sound from New Hampshire on Sunday, November 19th. The dance will be held at the
PLAV in Pine Island, NY from 2:00pm to 6:00pm Tickets at $15 per person will be available at the door.
Refreshments provided. Children under 16 accompanied by an adult are free. For more
information, contact Stella at 845-291-8706. See you on the dance floor!
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School invite you to be a part of the area’s most attended Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, December 2nd from 9:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday, December 3rd from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Food will be available for purchase as well as raffles and 50/50! Vendor spaces are available. Please call
845-343-8836 for additional information.
HEALING AFTER ABORTION
Do you know someone who is carrying the grief of a past abortion? There is help and hope available, and
the pain and sorrow of abortion need not endure for a lifetime. A “Day of Prayer and Healing” offers the
opportunity to experience the love and mercy of God and to heal the wound of abortion.
For dates, location, and confidential registration, or to talk to a Sister, please call the Sisters of Life
Days of Prayer and Healing for Men - For more information or to register for men please call Lumina at 877.586.4621 or [email protected].
We would like to invite those willing and able to serve as lectors to a short, thirty-
minute meeting after any of the Masses the weekend of December 9/10. (In other
words, whatever Mass you come to that weekend, there will be a lector training session afterward.) If you would like to learn more,
please speak with Fr. George or Fr. Giacona, or just join us for one of those sessions.
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In addition to tickets, there are sponsorship opportunities available in the house tour journal. For more information, please visit http://www.cccsos.org/news-events/events/goshen-christmas-house-tour/ or call 294-5124.
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