Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church April 9, 2017 PASTORAL CARE FOR THE HOMEBOUND: If you are sick, homebound, or in the hospital and would like to receive Holy Communion or would like a pastoral visit, please contact Deacon John McCormack by leaving a detailed message at 914-456-6329 or calling the Parish Office at 227-1710. If you prefer, you may email Deacon John at [email protected]. PRAYER NETWORK: The Prayer Network is a way to have prayers requested. Your intenons may be given to Nancy Vaughn at 226-4053 to be prayed for by our “vine” of caring people. MUSIC MINISTRY: The Youth Choir pracces on Wednes- days from 6 to 7:00 pm; Adult Choir pracces are Wednes- days from 7:30 to 9:30 pm; Contemporary Ensemble pracc- es are Thursdays from 7 to 9:30 pm. All pracces are in the church. For more informaon, please contact our Music Di- rector, Nina Ricci, at [email protected]. PARENT/CHILD CONNECTION: The Parent-Child Connecon provides a safe playgroup for young children and an oppor- tunity for adults to share their understanding of early child- hood issues in an environment that promotes Catholic val- ues. Please visit our parish website to see a complete sched- ule. T.L.C. TRI-PARISH TEEN GROUP: The teen group is a pro- gram for all the high school students in the parishes of St. Denis, St. Columba and Saint Kateri. The program includes fun acvies such as oungs and trips, service acvies for the parish and greater community, and opportunies to learn more about your faith. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: New parishioners are always wel- come. New Parishioner Forms are available in the church narthex, at the Parish Office, or online. If you are a regular contributor, please consider becoming a member to ensure receipt of a tax statement at each year-end. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is the world’s most disnguished “Friends of the Poor”. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers assistance to those in need. Hotline for those in need: 227-7863. OUR LADY OF LIFE MINISTRY: We meet monthly for prayer and support of local life needs. Hotline for those in need: Sisters of Life Mission: 212-737-0221 Birth Right: 1-800-550-4900 Good Counsel: 1-800-723-8331 Prayer to Saint Kateri Tekakwitha St. Kateri Tekakwitha, favored child and Lily of the Mohawks, I come to seek your intercession in my present need: (mention it). I admire the virtues which adorned your soul: love of God and neighbor, humility, obedience, patience, purity and the spirit of sacrifice. Help me to imitate your example in my state of life. Through the goodness and mercy of God, Who has blessed you with so many graces which led you to the true faith and to a high degree of holiness, pray to God for me and help me. Obtain for me a very fervent devotion to the Holy Eucharist so that I may love Holy Mass as you did and receive Holy Communion as often as I can. Teach me also to be devoted to my crucified Savior as you were, that I may cheerfully bear my daily crosses for love of Him Who suffered so much for love of me. Most of all, I beg you to pray for me that I may avoid sin, lead a holy life and save my soul. Amen. DIRECTORY OF ACTIVITIES Adopt-A-Night (feeding homeless) ........... [email protected] Vivian LaColla Adult Faith Form/Bible Study .................... 223-3658 --------------------- Julie Borges Altar Linens ................................................. 227-2807 -------------- Geraldine Natale Altar Rosary Society ................................... 454-1840 ------------------- Bey Perrino Altar Servers................................................ 227-1710 -------------------- Parish Office Baking .......................................................... 221-2741 ---------------- Lorraine Travia Bapsmal Program ..................................... 226-8987 -------------------- Deacon Bob Bereavement Group ................................... 221-2741 ---------------- Lorraine Travia [email protected]Blood Drives ................................................ 590-1601 ------------------- Dusty Maiolo Chapel/Church Cleaners ............................ 223-5650 -------------------Mary Covucci Church Decorators...................................... 227-1529 ------------------ Cathy Varano Cursillo......................................................... 226-5207 ------------------ Tony Marno Discover Christ ............................................ 223-3658 --------------------- Julie Borges Ecumenical Group ...................................... 223-3658 -------------------- Dave Borges Eucharisc Adoraon ................................. 223-3658 -------------------- Dave Borges Eucharisc Ministers .................................. 914-456-6329 --Dcn John McCormack Faith Formaon/Family Catechesis…….… 227-1710 x3 ------------------ Heidi Reale Fund Raising ………………………………………….677-6496-----------------Anthony Cirone Gardening/Landscaping ............................. 223-5999-------------Dennis Rosenfeld Hospital/Homebound Visits ....................... 914-456-6329 --Dcn John McCormack Hospitality ................................................... 677-6496 ----------------- Andrea Cirone Kateri Can Cook………………………………………223-5951 ----------------- Ellen Newhard Knights of Columbus .................................. 914-760-1744 -------- Keith McCartney [email protected]Lectors…………………………………………………...914-456-6329--Dcn John McCormack Leisure Club …………………………………….[email protected] Biaso Liturgical Minister Schedule ...................... 227-1710 ------------------- Denise Casey Joyful Noise………. …………………………………..227-1710 -------------------- Heidi Reale Junior High Club .......................................... 227-8382---------Larry Ryan/ St. Denis Marriage Encounter ................................... 223-5661 ---------------- Anne Anderson Men’s Group ............................................... 223-3658 -------------------- Dave Borges Music Ministry/Youth Choir………..[email protected] Ricci Pancake Breakfast ..................................... 223-5951----Robert & Ellen Newhard Parent-Child Connect…...[email protected] Zupan [email protected]Parish Acvies ……………………………………..221-0076 ------------- Ed & Laura Leahy Parish Council………………………………………...227-1948 ------------- Noe Ramon Ilano Prayer Shawl Ministry ................................ 226-8987 -------------------- Judy Horton Prayer Network........................................... 226-4053 ----------------- Nancy Vaughn R.C.I.A./R.C.I.T. ............................................ 227-1710 --------------- Msgr. Desmond saintkateriparish.com/rcia Respect Life……[email protected] ------------------------Andrew Humphreys Spirit Wind Prayer Group……………………… 440-3519 --------------------- Pat Mackey Spiritual Life ................................................ 227-1710 --------------- Msgr. Desmond St. Vincent de Paul...................................... 227-7863 ------------------ Joyce Pfirman Support for Military Families ..................... 635-3623 --------- John & Ruth Recchia TLC Teen [email protected] ---- Dave and Kathy Bell Teen Music Ministry………………………..[email protected] Ricci Ushers/Greeters ......................................... 677-6496 ----------------Anthony Cirone Vacaon Bible School ................................. 226-8987 -------------------- Judy Horton Widows & Widowers Club ........................ 223-3097 ------------------------ -Joan Lee
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Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church April 9, 2017 PASTORAL CARE FOR THE HOMEBOUND: If you are sick, homebound, or in the hospital and would like to receive Holy Communion or would like a pastoral visit, please contact Deacon John McCormack by leaving a detailed message at 914-456-6329 or calling the Parish Office at 227-1710. If you prefer, you may email Deacon John at [email protected].
PRAYER NETWORK: The Prayer Network is a way to have prayers requested. Your intentions may be given to Nancy Vaughn at 226-4053 to be prayed for by our “vine” of caring people.
MUSIC MINISTRY: The Youth Choir practices on Wednes-days from 6 to 7:00 pm; Adult Choir practices are Wednes-days from 7:30 to 9:30 pm; Contemporary Ensemble practic-es are Thursdays from 7 to 9:30 pm. All practices are in the church. For more information, please contact our Music Di-rector, Nina Ricci, at [email protected].
PARENT/CHILD CONNECTION: The Parent-Child Connection provides a safe playgroup for young children and an oppor-tunity for adults to share their understanding of early child-hood issues in an environment that promotes Catholic val-ues. Please visit our parish website to see a complete sched-ule.
T.L.C. TRI-PARISH TEEN GROUP: The teen group is a pro-gram for all the high school students in the parishes of St. Denis, St. Columba and Saint Kateri. The program includes fun activities such as outings and trips, service activities for the parish and greater community, and opportunities to learn more about your faith.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP: New parishioners are always wel-come. New Parishioner Forms are available in the church narthex, at the Parish Office, or online. If you are a regular contributor, please consider becoming a member to ensure receipt of a tax statement at each year-end.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is the world’s most distinguished “Friends of the Poor”. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers assistance to those in need. Hotline for those in need: 227-7863.
OUR LADY OF LIFE MINISTRY: We meet monthly for prayer and support of local life needs. Hotline for those in need: Sisters of Life Mission: 212-737-0221 Birth Right: 1-800-550-4900 Good Counsel: 1-800-723-8331
Prayer to Saint Kateri Tekakwitha St. Kateri Tekakwitha, favored child and Lily of the Mohawks, I come to seek your
intercession in my present need: (mention it). I admire the virtues which adorned your
soul: love of God and neighbor, humility, obedience, patience, purity and the spirit of
sacrifice. Help me to imitate your example in my state of life. Through the goodness
and mercy of God, Who has blessed you with so many graces which led you to the true
faith and to a high degree of holiness, pray to God for me and help me.
Obtain for me a very fervent devotion to the Holy Eucharist so that I may love Holy
Mass as you did and receive Holy Communion as often as I can. Teach me also to be
devoted to my crucified Savior as you were, that I may cheerfully bear my daily crosses
for love of Him Who suffered so much for love of me. Most of all, I beg you to pray
for me that I may avoid sin, lead a holy life and save my soul. Amen.
DIRECTORY OF ACTIVITIES Adopt-A-Night (feeding homeless) ........... [email protected] Vivian LaColla Adult Faith Form/Bible Study .................... 223-3658 --------------------- Julie Borges Altar Linens ................................................. 227-2807 -------------- Geraldine Natale Altar Rosary Society ................................... 454-1840 ------------------- Betty Perrino Altar Servers................................................ 227-1710 -------------------- Parish Office Baking .......................................................... 221-2741 ---------------- Lorraine Travia Baptismal Program ..................................... 226-8987 -------------------- Deacon Bob Bereavement Group ................................... 221-2741 ---------------- Lorraine Travia [email protected] Blood Drives ................................................ 590-1601 ------------------- Dusty Maiolo Chapel/Church Cleaners ............................ 223-5650 -------------------Mary Covucci Church Decorators...................................... 227-1529 ------------------ Cathy Varano Cursillo ......................................................... 226-5207 ------------------ Tony Martino Discover Christ ............................................ 223-3658 --------------------- Julie Borges Ecumenical Group ...................................... 223-3658 -------------------- Dave Borges Eucharistic Adoration ................................. 223-3658 -------------------- Dave Borges Eucharistic Ministers .................................. 914-456-6329 --Dcn John McCormack Faith Formation/Family Catechesis…….… 227-1710 x3 ------------------ Heidi Reale Fund Raising ………………………………………….677-6496-----------------Anthony Cirone Gardening/Landscaping ............................. 223-5999-------------Dennis Rosenfeld Hospital/Homebound Visits ....................... 914-456-6329 --Dcn John McCormack Hospitality ................................................... 677-6496 ----------------- Andrea Cirone Kateri Can Cook………………………………………223-5951 ----------------- Ellen Newhard Knights of Columbus .................................. 914-760-1744 -------- Keith McCartney [email protected] Lectors…………………………………………………...914-456-6329--Dcn John McCormack Leisure Club ……………………………………[email protected] Biasotti Liturgical Minister Schedule ...................... 227-1710 ------------------- Denise Casey Joyful Noise………. …………………………………..227-1710 -------------------- Heidi Reale Junior High Club .......................................... 227-8382---------Larry Ryan/ St. Denis Marriage Encounter ................................... 223-5661 ---------------- Anne Anderson Men’s Group ............................................... 223-3658 -------------------- Dave Borges Music Ministry/Youth Choir………[email protected] Ricci Pancake Breakfast ..................................... 223-5951----Robert & Ellen Newhard Parent-Child Connect…[email protected] Zupan [email protected] Parish Activities ……………………………………..221-0076 ------------- Ed & Laura Leahy Parish Council………………………………………...227-1948 ------------- Noe Ramon Ilano Prayer Shawl Ministry ................................ 226-8987 -------------------- Judy Horton Prayer Network........................................... 226-4053 ----------------- Nancy Vaughn R.C.I.A./R.C.I.T. ............................................ 227-1710 --------------- Msgr. Desmond saintkateriparish.com/rcia Respect Life……[email protected] ------------------------Andrew Humphreys Spirit Wind Prayer Group……………………… 440-3519 --------------------- Pat Mackey Spiritual Life ................................................ 227-1710 --------------- Msgr. Desmond St. Vincent de Paul...................................... 227-7863 ------------------ Joyce Pfirman Support for Military Families ..................... 635-3623 --------- John & Ruth Recchia TLC Teen [email protected] ---- Dave and Kathy Bell Teen Music Ministry………………………[email protected] Ricci Ushers/Greeters ......................................... 677-6496 ----------------Anthony Cirone Vacation Bible School ................................. 226-8987 -------------------- Judy Horton Widows & Widowers Club ........................ 223-3097 ------------------------ -Joan Lee
THE POWER OF PRAYER If you would like to have your name, or know someone who has given permis-sion to have their name, added to the prayer list, call Nancy Vaughn, 226-4053.
Please pray for those who are ill: Janet Abel, Julie Borges, Denee DeVizio, William Grafer, Jeffrey Hynard, Dariana
Jamison, Kate Madigan, Patricia & Kenneth McCabe, Jessica Nenni, John
Wojeiechowski, and Ray Wojeiechowski Please pray for our parishioners
serving in the military: Mark Baaden, Jamie Babon,
Michael Baibagallo, Matthew Donnellan, Cory J. Espejo, Timothy Fay, Thomas
Finn, Brandon Gonzalez, Matthew How-ard, Kenneth Jablecki, Zachery Kirchner, Justin Merritt, Joseph D. Nani, Vincent Nichtern, John Reale IV, Sean Suppo,
James Tindall, Matthew Walsh
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday------April 10 9:00 am For All Parishioners Tuesday------April 11 9:00 am Connie Pulice By the Casey Family Wednesday--April 12 9:00 am Mary T. Garofolo(Terri) & Carl & Marion Garofolo By Carl Jr. & Marie Thursday-----April 13 Holy Thursday 8:00 pm Mass of the Last Supper Friday---------April 14 Passion of the Lord 3:00 pm Living Stations 8:00 pm Passion Saturday-----April 15 Holy Saturday 9:00 am Tenebrae 8:00 pm Easter Vigil Sunday------ April 16 Easter 7:30 pm 9:00 am Deacon Ted Van De Ven By Judy 10:30 am Harold (L) & Phyllis Ginsberg By Ellen Newhard 12:15 pm Marie Houston By the Bava Family
PARISH ACTIVITIES Monday------April 10 3 - 9 pm Confession Chapel 7:30 pm Adoration Chapel Tuesday -----April 11 7:00 pm District Committee Meeting F.F. Building: St. Patrick Wednesday -April 12 After 9am Mass Confessions Chapel 9:45 am Senior Stretch Class Church Meeting Room Thursday----April 13 10 am Ultreya F.F. Building: St. Francis Saturday-----April 15 10:00 am RCIA Rehearsal Church
APRIL 16, 2017 EASTE R LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church
Mass Lector Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers
Saturday Easter Vigil 8 pm - Msgr. Desmond
Mary Biasotti, Anthony Cirone, Joseph Mackey, Michael Morrow
Andrea Cirone, Patricia Mackey, Lorraine Travia
Ethan Coniglio, Andrea Filachek, Elizabeth Filachek, Emily Filachek, Brian Sayah,
Nadia Zerafa
7:30 am-Fr. Michael Norman Dauerer Angela Bava, Sally Mastreani Kailey Torres
9:00 am-Msgr. Desmond Anne Whitton Jean Bartoes, Debbie Scianimanico,
Joe Whitton Michael Angley, Jakub
Mlynarski, Matthew Whitton
10:30 am-Fr. Michael Robert Young Placidus Aguwa, Andrew Humphreys,
Patricia Lyons, Ruth Recchia Lauren D'Angelo, Evan Chietro, Ryan Gleeson
12:15 pm-Msgr. Desmond Noe Ramon Ilano Judy Horton, Kurtis Kotes, Marie Sanchez Frank Casey, Marissa Casey,
Ryan Kotes
Marriage Banns III Adija Meboup & Emmanuel Tchangou
II Lauren Gilmartin & Drew Barnard
LOW GLUTEN HOSTS Low gluten hosts are available for Com-munion at all Masses on Msgr.'s line.
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
RULES OF FASTING AND ABSTINENCE Good Friday is a day of fasting, eating only one full meal. Two smaller meals may be taken which do not equal the full meal. No food may be taken between meals. Eve-ryone between the ages of 18 and 59 are bound to the fasting obligation. No meat is allowed on Good Friday.
RECONCILIATION MONDAY FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NY PARISHES
Confessions Monday, April 10th, 3 - 9 pm
Mass Lector Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers
Holy Thursday 8pm Msgr. Desmond
Norman Dauerer Patricia Mackey, Bonita Meenagh,
Geri Natale Frank Casey, Gabe Duden,
Matthew Whitton, TBD
Good Friday Living Stations 3pm Msgr. Desmond
Lisa Engelke, Judy Horton, Connie Liccione Frank Casey, Marissa Casey,
Lauren D'Angelo
Good Friday Passion 8pm Fr. Michael
Kurtis Kotes Angela Bava, Rosealice D'Avanzo,
Sally Mastreani, Ruth Recchia Evan Chietro, Ryan Kotes,
Kailey Torres, Tyler Fielding
Tenebrae 9am- Msgr. Desmond Timothy Jackob
TLC + TEENS LOVING CHRIST + TLC The tri-parish Youth Group meets after the 5:30 pm Mass at St. Kateri from 6:30 - 8 pm in the Church Meeting Room. Upcoming +TLC+ events: Save the date: Monday, July 3rd - Saturday, July 8th, Assateague Camping Trip. Sunday, April 9th - General Meeting/Stations Tuesday, April 11th - Stations practice 9 am-12 pm. Pizza lunch, Chrism Mass & dinner at Luigis's. Sunday, April 30th - General Meeting Sunday, May 7th - Pancake Breakfast All high school teens are welcome. For +TLC+ news and forms, visit saintkateriparish.com/tlc-teen-group.
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ST. KATERI PARENT-CHILD CONNECTION There is no meeting this week. Happy Easter! Contact Me-gan Zupan at [email protected] for info.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS 8th Grade Students
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Christian Service Project (Service Hours) forms were due April 7th. Please make sure they are handed into the office.
Easter Break No Religious Education Classes April 10th- April 20th for Holy Week and Easter Week. Classes will resume on Monday, April 24th. We pray that all of our families have a Blessed Holy Week and a Joyful Easter!
Family Catechesis Passport to Easter – will be wrapping up at the end of Holy Week. I hope to see many families at Holy Week Masses, Live Stations of the Cross and Morning Prayers. Each student is required to do at least 6 activities with their family. Complet-ed and stamped Passports are due when we return from East-er break, April 24th-27th (Passports should be handed in to their catechist).
Live Stations if the Cross +TLC+ will be doing Live Stations of the Cross on Friday, April 14th, at 3 pm; I encourage all families to attend if possi-ble; it is a beautiful Journey of the Lord’s Passion.
Re-Registration Re-registration for current families, for the 2017-2018 school year is now in progress. Information regarding regis-tration can be found at saintkateriparish.com. Registration for “new families” will begin on April 25th. Registration for “new families” will start on April 24th.
Office Hours The office will be closed for Holy Week and Easter Week; we will reopen on Monday, April 24th.
PARISH INCOME REPORT Last Week's In-Pew Collection: $10,191.00 Last Year's In-Pew Collection: $10,666.00
8TH GRADE FAITH FORMATION STUDENTS Earn your Christian service hours. Please e-mail Mrs. Wen-dy Young at [email protected]
2016 STATEMENT Call the Parish Office, 227-1710 x-2, to receive your 2016 envelope-giving history.
The holiest week of the year is here. Please plan to join us for as many liturgies as you can.
PILGRIM VISITS TO SEVEN CHURCHES IN DUTCHESS Pilgrim pamphlet guides are in the Narthex to participate in 'visiting seven Catholic churches' on Maundy (Holy) Thurs-day, April 13th, after Mass. The Mass time, location of Altar of Repose, and closing time are listed, including Pope Francis' April intentions, and suggested verses to pray at each stop.
TEENS NEEDED FOR LIVING STATIONS Would you like to help the parish pray while also having a bit of fun? We are looking for 20 teens to fill the roles for the Living Stations. Come Sunday, April 9th at 6:30 pm, and pick a character to participate in our first practice! The second prac-tice is Tuesday, April 11th at 9:30 am followed by pizza lunch (and an optional trip to NYC for the Chrism Mass and dinner, $20). The final practice is Friday, Apr 14th, at 1pm followed by the live event. Bring a friend !
PONTIFICAL GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION This collection will assist the Holy Land Mission, enabling the Franciscan Fathers, to continue the maintenance of, and service to, the sacred shrines.
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA CDS CD's are available to order at saintkateriparish.com. Call Dusty Maiolo at 845-590-1601.
ST. KATERI BIBLE STUDY The St. Kateri Bible Study meets every Thursday, 7-9 pm, in the Faith Formation Building. We are studying Luke's Gospel. For information, call Julie at 223-3658.
TRI-PARISH NEWS: ST. COLUMBA, ST. DENIS, ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA
THE SILVER LININGS LEISURE CLUB ACTIVITIES Due to the great Feast of the Resurrection, our activities are limited this month: Wednesdays, April 12th, 19th and 26th, 9:45-10:30am in the Church Meeting Room: Senior Stretch Exercise Class. New-comers always welcome. Free! Thursday, April 27th, 10-11am in the Church Meeting Room: Book of the Month Club, featuring A Good Man is Hard to Find and Other Stories, by Flannery O'Connor. We wish all of our members a blessed Holy Week and look forward to praying together at the 9am Tenebrae Services in each of our three parishes during the Sacred Triduum. For info, contact Mary Biasotti, [email protected]
A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR: FORMED Formed resources for April includes: Symbolon, Part One: Living the Faith, Session 6: The Paschal Mystery pro-gram, Holy Week in Rome video, 7 Secrets of Divine Mercy, and The Fourth Cup audio. More resources are available; have free access to video programs, movies, audio talks, electronic books, and downloadable workbooks on devices with internet connection. Register at formed.org and enter code: ZHXWPZ.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEWS This week the pantry needs laundry detergent, deodorant, and jello/pudding. If you need assistance or want to be a member, call 227-7863. The next meeting is Wednesday, May 10th at 7 pm, Room 11 of the St. Denis-St. Columba School.
Thank You - St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry 2nd Collection Thanks to all parishioners for your generosity for the 2nd collection last weekend. Your contributions are much appreci-ated to serve the needy in our area.
St.Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Easter Baskets DROP OFF FOR BASKETS IS TODAY 10 am - NOON AT ST. COLUMBA PARISH. Baskets are blessed at 1 pm and disburse-ment will follow. Visit svdpfoodpantry.org.
SAVE THE DATE St. Kateri Church is hosting a REVIVE Cluster Mission for Southern Dutchess, Monday, May 22nd - Wednesday, May 24th at 7:30 pm. Tuesday night will conclude with Confes-sions, and Wednesday night will have Mass for the Vigil of the Ascension and include the Anointing of the Sick.
UPCOMING CURSILLO RETREATS Call Ginger Fisher, 297-4711 for info on the Women's Re-treat, April 20th-23rd.
TRI-PARISH RESPECT LIFE LENTEN ACTIVITY The Students for Life initiated a 2-step campaign to make sure our government defunds Planned Parenthood, with over 300,000 abortions annually. Please join this campaign. Step 1: Send a pair of baby socks to your US Senator and/or Representative asking them to defund Planned Parenthood. Step 2: Pin a baby sock to your garment or bag to show sup-port for unborn victims of abortion, helping to begin a con-versation to spread the message. Visit studentsforlife.org
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT MINISTRY FOR APRIL Come join us for fun, food and fellowship with other mar-ried couples, 7-9pm, the second Saturday of every month in the Church Meeting Room. Upcoming events: May 13th: Special Workshop: "Is Someone Fighting Dirty?" Are you having the same argument all the time, just with a differ-ent topic? Our facilitator will be Patricia Kimble, LCSWR, psy-chotherapist and private practitioner serving couples and adults in the Dutchess County area. Learn about patterns and roles that lock partners into frustration and disappointment. Find out how to break the cycle! June 10th: Beloved video series, via Formed.org Visit saintkateriparish.com/covenantoflove
ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY The next ARS meeting is Monday, April 10th at St. Denis Parish Hall at 6:30 pm. Ladies gather to say a Rosary, and the minutes from the previous meeting, correspondence and the treasurer report are all read. Come to our meetings and see what we're about. Call Betty Perrino at 454-1840.
RELAY FOR LIFE Come join the fun on June 10th and make a difference in the fight against cancer! Relay for Life at Arlington High School, Noon-10 pm. There will be a special walk for survivors throughout and when the sun goes down there will be a luminaries ceremony for those who have passed away. Join St. Kateri's team, make your own, or call Colman Feighan (845)705-0832 with any questions.
OPPOSE DOCTOR-ASSISTED SUICIDE Please let your Senate and Assembly representatives know that you strongly oppose the proposal to legalize doctor-assisted suicide for the terminally ill. Urge them to vote "no", should the bill come before them for a vote. The Catholic Conference seeks to maintain New York State's current prohibition on assisted suicide while ensuring support, resources, hospice care, appropriate pain relief and treatment for the terminally ill. Visit nyscatholic.org
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FREE TAX PREPARATION Call 211 or 1-800-899-1479 to schedule an appointment for FREE tax preparation assistance for low to moderate in-come families and seniors.
Save the Date: June 2, 2017
3rd Annual Saint Kateri Parish Golf &
Family Foot-Golf Outing and Community Dinner
Where: Beekman Golf Course, Beekman Road Hopewell Jct., NY Time: 11:00 am – Registration,
Putting Contests 12:00 pm - Shotgun start
Closest-to-Pin, Driving & Putting Contests, Lots of Prizes
Golf Format: 4-Player Scramble Afternoon Family Fun Event
Foot-Golf for all ages - contests, prizes Dinner at 6:00 PM
2017 CARDINAL'S APPEAL The Cardinal's Appeal supports our parishes, the lifeblood of our greater archdiocesan family. The Cardinal's Appeal supports our spiritual homes during times when they cannot support themselves. With the assistance of the Cardinal's Appeal 85 parishes in need across the ten counties were helped last year. Please support the Appeal.
ST. MARY'S OF WAPPINGERS Annual Golden Raffle - Commence on April 9th
Purchase tickets during school hours and after Masses.
Buy a $100 ticket to win $10,000, two $500 or two $250 priz-
es. The drawing will be June 11th; attendance is not required.
ANNUAL GOLDEN WEDDING MASS CELEBRATION Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary during 2017 are invited to attend the Annual Golden Wedding Jubi-lee Mass with Cardinal Dolan at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Sunday, June 11th at 2 pm. Contact the Parish Office for regis-tration. The closing date to register is May 12th.
ST. DENIS ST. COLUMBA SCHOOL 50 ANNIVERSARY GALA Save the date: April 22nd, 7-11 pm, at Dutchess Manor, buffet, desserts and open bar, silent and live auctions, raffles and prizes. Volunteers are needed for ticket sales, marketing, advertising sales, alumni class ambassadors, decorations and donation seekers. Contact Mary Ann Menuau at 914-299-3077 or [email protected].
OPERATION TRASH BASH The 14th Annual Operation Trash Bash will be Saturday, April 22nd (Earth Day), at 10 am at the La Grange Middle School. A thank you BBQ will follow at 12 pm. Contact Greg Bolner, 226-4261 or [email protected] to sign up.
CATHOLIC COUNSELOR AVAILABLE Roger Szafranski LMSW, is an experienced clinical social worker who has worked with children, adolescents, adults and families in both clinical and school settings. Roger has offered to meet with any of our parishioners who may be having difficulties dealing with personal, family or profession-al issues which may be causing stress, anxiety, and/or de-pression that may be impacting your life, marriage and/or relationships. You can meet privately with Roger here at the church, and confidentiality will be assured. Roger is offering his services free of charge and in complete confidence. Con-tact Roger at [email protected] or 845-416-8993.
SEPARATED AND DIVORCED SUPPORT GROUP A Separated and Divorced Support Group will be held on Wednesday, April 19th from 7-8:30 pm at Mt. Alvernia, 158 Delavergne Avenue, Wappingers Falls. Our purpose is to bring hope and healing to those who have gone through di-vorce years ago, and to those currently going through sepa-ration or divorce. We provide a safe and confidential environ-ment, friendship, fellowship and an opportunity for individu-als to "grow" through their experience. While this is a Catho-lic, God-centered endeavor, we welcome members of all faiths. Meetings will be on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Call Cathy, 845-849-2784.
TASTES OF HEAVEN Please join us for a heavenly evening to "taste" samples from some of our popular neighboring food and wine estab-lishments Wednesday, April 26th, 6:30-8:30 pm at St. Denis Parish Center, 604 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction. Partici-pants include: All City Grill, Blue Fountain Restaurant, Cart-wright & Daughters Tent & Party Rentals, Franco's Italian Restaurant, Giardino Italiano Pizzeria & Trattoria, Innis & Gunn, Iron & Wine Restaurant, Le Chambord Restaurant, MDJ Wine & Liquor, Montebello Restaurant & Brick Oven Pizza, Paesano's Bakery, Stellina Cakes & Cupcakes, and Villa Nigrelli Italian Restaurant. Ticket are $30 per person. Only 250 tickets will be sold. You must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Contact Laura Esposito at 227-3949 or [email protected]
DUTCHESS COUNTY CYO ART SHOW & ESSAY CONTEST All Dutchess youth in grades 1st - 12th are invited to enter original artwork they have created since September 2016. The contest will be April 20th at St. Mary’s School, 2 Convent Ave., Wappingers Falls. Art categories, and essay topics and submission details are at dutchesscyo.net. Contact [email protected]
POUGHKEEPIE CHILDREN'S HOME The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie which provides a safe environment for at risk children and aftercare is seeking the following items for their home: X Box 360, X Box 1, Play Station 3 or 4, Wii-U Nintendo and any games used for these gaming systems. These gaming systems must be in excellent and good working condition for the safety of the children. Also needed are diapers and baby wipes. Call Connie Liccione at 223-6947. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
