Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church December 11 th , 2016 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 -------------- Deacon Mac 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] R./Cathy D./Andrew H 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 December 11th, 2016 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 -------------- Deacon Mac 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] R./Cathy D./Andrew H 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: Julie Borges, Denee DeVizio, William
Grafer, Jeffrey Hynard, Dariana Jamison, Frank Lavrigata, Kate Madigan, Patricia
and Kenneth McCabe, Joseph Pellino Please pray for our parishioners
serving in the military: Mark Baaden Jamie Babon, Michael
Baibagallo, Matthew Donnellan, Cory J. Espejo, Thomas Finn, Brandon Gonzalez,
Matthew Howard, Kenneth Jablecki, Zachery Kirchner, Joseph D. Nani,
Vincent Nichtern, Sean Suppo, James Tindall, Matthew Walsh
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday------December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe 9:00 am For All Parishioners Tuesday------December 13 St. Lucy 9:00 am Kay Farrelly & Madiline Collins Wednesday-December 14 St. John of the Cross 9:00 am Franklyn Russell Thursday-----December 15 9:00 am Cesare Tenuta By Antonia Tenuta Friday---------December 16
9:00 am Thomas Lawler By the family Saturday-----December 17 9:00 am Mary Ellen Sheridan By Susan Tropeano 5:00 pm Kenneth Luft By Alice Luft Sunday-------December 18 9:00 am Thomas D'Ambrosio By the D'Ambrosio Family10:30 am Danielle Mauro By the Union Vale 12:15 pm Stephanie & Michael Antalek By the Idema Family 5:30 pm Richard J. Hagen Jr. By dad & family
PARISH ACTIVITIES Monday -----December 12
7:30 pm Confession Chapel 7:30 pm Adoration Chapel Tuesday -----December 13 10:00 am Parent-Child Connection F.F. Building: St. Therese 7:00 pm RCIT F. F. Building: St. Nicholas 7:00 pm BSA Ad Altare Dei F.F. Building: St. Francis 7:00 pm Spirit Wind Prayer Group Chapel 7:30 pm Parish Council Church Meeting Room Wednesday -December 14 After 9am Mass Confessions Chapel 9:45 am Senior Stretch Class Church Meeting Room 2:00 pm Blood Drive Church Meeting Room Thursday-----December 15 7:00 pm Adult Bible Study F.F. Building: St. Patrick 7:00 pm RCIA F.F. Building: St. Paul Saturday----- December 17 4:00 pm Confessions Chapel Sunday--------December 18 2:00 pm St. Kateri Christmas Concert Church
SUNDAY DECEMBER 18, 2016 LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church
Mass Lector Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers
Sat. 5:00 pm - Msgr. Desmond Bernard Zerfas Anne Anderson, Lisa Engelke, Dennis
Rosenfeld, Marie Sanchez, James Werber Amalia Nunes, Brian Sayah,
TBD
9:00 am - Msgr. Desmond Anne Whitton Ray Cavallo, Shari DeLucia, Debbie
Outman, Ruth Recchia, Robert Young Caleb Duden, Gabe Duden,
Matthew Whitton
10:30 am - Fr. Michael Carl Garofolo Jr. Angela Bava, Judy Horton, Maryanne
Johnson, Betty Perrino, Roseann Schillaci Kyra Cain, Matthew Cain,
Bobby McDevitt
12:15 pm - Msgr. Desmond Jeff Lydic Jody Lydic, Rita Rogers, Christine Ryan Robbie Kelly, Kailey Torres,
Nadia Zerafa
5:30 pm - Fr. Michael Norman Dauerer Andrea Ceonzo, Lisa Coniglio, Maura
LOW GLUTEN HOSTS Low gluten hosts are available for Communion at all weekend Masses
on Fr. Michael's line.
PARISH INCOME REPORT Last week's In-Pew Collection: $12,502.00 Last Year's In-Pew Collection: $12,074.00
November Parish Pay: $ 13,171.00
Third Sunday Of Advent
THE GIVING TREE
Return unwrapped gifts with the gift label placed on the gift by Sunday, De-cember 11th. Each gift is for a specific indi-vidual. Return gift cards with a label in the collection basket. If you did not receive a gift label, you can donate a gift card.
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: Sunday, Dec. 11th - General Meeting Sunday, Dec. 18th - Christmas Party All high school teens are welcome. For +TLC+ news and forms, visit saintkateriparish.com/tlc-teen-group .
RCIA This week we'll discuss Confirmation. All are welcome. Visit saintkateriparish. .
ST. KATERI PARENT-CHILD CONNECTION This week's topic will be on the Nativity. Contact Megan Zupan at [email protected].
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LIGHT HOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA CDS CD's are available to order at saintkateriparish.com. Call Dusty Maiolo at 845-590-1601.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Reconciliation Mini-Retreat Thank you!
I would like to thank all of the people who helped out in preparing for our Reconciliation mini retreats and all those who helped out on the retreats; Jean Bartoes, Lauren Chiavel-li, Andrea Cirone, Hans Hammerschlag, Kylee James, Katie Langley, Theresa Mark, Diane McCoach, Laura McKiernan, Lillian O’Connor, Betty Perrino, Jo-Anne and Kerrianne Quinn, Marie Sanchez, Colleen Slevin, Emma Stack, Abby Tompkins, Alexandra Vandemark, Cecelia and Sarah Wendling. Your help is always greatly appreciated and priceless!
Office Hours Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 am-8pm, Tuesdays 10 am-6:30 pm and Thursdays 1-6:30 pm.
ST. KATERI BIBLE STUDY The St. Kateri Bible Study meets every Thursday, 7-9 pm, in the Faith Formation Building. We are studying Scripture and its impact on Pope Francis' writings on the Corporal and Spir-itual Works of Mercy. For info, call Julie at 223-3658.
8TH GRADE FAITH FORMATION STUDENTS Earn your Christian service hours. Please e-mail Mrs. Wen-dy Young at [email protected]
A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR: FORMED FORMED is an innovative online platform with free access to a wide range of top-quality faith formation resources from Bishop Robert Barron, the Augustine Institute, Father Michael Gaitley, Lighthouse Catholic Media, and youth ministry, mar-riage ministry and more. A number of Spanish-language re-sources are also available. Have free access to video pro-grams, movies, audio talks, electronic books, and down-loadable workbooks at any time and on any device with an internet connection. Register at formed.org and enter code: ZHXWPZ. Check out December inspirational resources: the movie The Story of the Nativity, an Advent program, the audio God made Man, and the book Mary: God's Yes to Man.
OPŁATKI Polish, Slovak and Lithuanian background families have a Christmas tradition of breaking off a piece of opłatek (wafer) and sharing it with family and friends as an expression of blessing and forgiveness. Opłatki is available in the Narthex after Masses and at the Saint Kateri Parish Office. A donation to cover the cost of the opłatki would be greatly appreciated.
DECEMBER BLOOD DRIVE Our next blood drive is December 14th in the Church Meeting Room from 2-8pm. Sign-ups are after all Masses this weekend. Any questions, call Dusty Maiolo at 590-1601. Stu-dents in need of community service hours can email Mrs. Wendy Young at [email protected].
CHURCH DECORATING The church will be decorated for Christmas on Saturday, December 17th from 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Anyone interested is welcome to help! If you are interested in being included in all church decorator group notifications, e-mail Cathy Varano at [email protected]
2016 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
CONFESSIONS
Saturday, December 17th
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Reconciliation Monday, December 19th
4:00 -8:30 pm
Wednesday, December 21st
After 9:00 am Mass
MASSES CHRISTMAS EVE
4:00 pm, 6:00 pm and Midnight
MASSES CHRISTMAS DAY
9:00 am, 10:30 am and 12:15 pm
MASSES NEW YEAR’S EVE
4:00 pm
MASSES NEW YEAR’S DAY
9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:15, pm and 5:30 pm
BUSES FOR MARCH FOR LIFE, JANUARY 27TH The March For Life in Washington, DC is Friday, January 27th. $35 for adults and $25 for students. For reservations and/or information, call Rich, 297-7930 for the Wappinger's St. Mary's bus and George, 226-6896 for the St. Columba's bus. Both buses will leave St. Columba Church at 5 am after a 4:30 am Mass on January 27th. Reservations and payment are required by January 20th.
BONE MARROW REGISTRY DRIVE There will be a bone marrow drive on Dec 14 from 2-8pm in the meeting room. Those who are 18 - 45 years old may regis-ter. Monetary donations are also appreciated. It takes a swab of your cheek to get registered.
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church Third Sunday Of Advent
TRI-PARISH NEWS: ST. COLUMBA, ST. DENIS, ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA
THE SILVER LININGS LEISURE CLUB The following activities should help to get us all in the mood for Christmas! Wednesday, December 14th, 21st, 28th: Senior Stretch, 9:45-10:30am in the St. Kateri Meeting Room. Thursday, December 15th: trip to Mariapolis Luminosa in Hyde Park to view 200 Nativity Sets from around the world, with lunch to follow. We'll carpool from the St. Kateri parking lot and leave around 9:45am to arrive at 10:30am. If interest-ed, mail check for $15 payable to St. Kateri and send to Mary Biasotti, 63 Brothers Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 by Monday, December 12th. Thursday, December 22nd: Catholic Classics Book of the Month Club, 10-11am in the St. Kateri Meeting Room discuss-ing The Return of the Prodigal Son, by Henri Nouwen.
BRINGING THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Catholic Charities Community Services of Dutchess County work with struggling families to keep their lights on, remain in their homes and/or provide food for their children who don't have funds for their children this Christmas. Consider "adopting" a family or child to provide Christmas gifts. We will match you with a family size and share their "wish list" of basic clothing items. If you or your family, friends or co-workers want to Adopt-a-Family, fill out the donor form on catholiccharities-dutchesscounty.org. Or, con-tact Mary Marshall at [email protected], 452-1400 x4217 or Kim Whelly at [email protected], 452-1400 x4263.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEWS Thank you for your continued prayers and support. If you need assistance or want to be a member of SVDP, call 227-7863. The next meeting is Wednesday, December 14th at 7 pm, Room 15 of the St. Denis-St. Columba School. Visit svdpfoodpantry.org.
CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS Christmas season is a time of festivity and joy. Consider donating a food basket to those in need to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Items needed are: turkey or ham, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, white potatoes, sweet potatoes, fresh vegetables, salad mix & dressing, rolls, butter, milk, eggs, fresh fruit, dessert, coffee, tea, cold beverages and a foil pan. We also accept loose items. Drop off for baskets is December 18th 10 am-12 noon at St. Columba. Baskets are blessed at 1 pm, and disbursement will follow. If you would like to donate a basket, call Linda at 227-7863.
SVDP CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS GIFTS We are purchasing gift cards from Kohl's for children ages 0-17 of the families we serve. The gift cards permit the par-ents/guardians to purchase a needed or wanted item for the child. If you would like to assist in covering the cost of these cards, please indicate "gift card" in the memo section of your check and mail it to, St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, St. Co-lumba Church, P.O. Box 428, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533.
ADVENT DAILY MASS AT NOON St. Columba Church will have daily Mass Monday - Friday at 7 am and 12 pm during Advent. Exceptions are December 7th and 8th. Sign up for Flocknotes to receive notification.
MEN’S RETREAT St. Denis’ annual Men’s Retreat will be held at Mt. Alvernia Retreat Center in Wappingers Falls January 13-15. The pro-gram for the weekend will include Mass, time for self-reflection, several focused discussion topics and the sacra-ment of Reconciliation. Join with other men to strengthen your relationship with God. (A retreat makes a great gift for the “man who is hard to shop for!”) The retreat begins Friday evening with an informal pizza get-together and concludes with Mass and Lunch on Sunday. To reserve a spot now, con-tact Al at [email protected] or 227-5504. Cost for the retreat is $175 which includes all meals and is payable when you arrive. We will ask for a $25 deposit you can leave at the Rec-tory; include your name, address and phone number.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS CORNER Starting December 1st, new students and rising Kindergarteners may apply and learn about financial assistance by: ApplyCatho-licSchoolsNY.org, our bilingual number at 646-794-2885, or in person, at: Holy Trinity School, 20 Springside Ave. Poughkeepsie 471-0520, St. Denis-St. Columba School, 849 Rte. 82 Hopewell Junction 227-7777, St. Mary School, 106 Jackson Street Fishkill 896-9561, St. Mary’s School, 2 Convent Ave Wappingers Falls 297-7500, St. Peter School, 12 Father Cody Plaza Poughkeepsie 471-6600. If you can't visit, experience a Catholic school at a an open house event or by scheduling a private tour. Upcoming TOURING TUESDAY open house dates are: January 10, 31, February 14, March 14, and April 4, from 9-11 am or by appointment.
~ Lessons and Carols At St. Denis
The Youth Choir at St. Denis invites you to “Let it Go! ”
Friday December 16th @ 7:30 pm in the church. After the concert, join us for food, games, face painting and pictures with “Elsa and Anna”!
Raffles, Karaoke Karols & ICE FISHING !!! ~ All are welcome
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You are invited to the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Music Ministry Christmas Concert
Sunday December 18, 2016 2pm
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church
Come and listen to the songs of Christmas Featuring the Saint Kateri Music Ministry
Peter Krauss, Organist Nina Ricci, Director
Refreshments served following the concert
Admission is free!
MARIAPOLIS LUMINOSA NATIVITY DISPLAY Each Christmas, throughout the month of December, Mariapolis Luminosa in Hyde Park displays over 200 Nativity scenes from every continent in the world. People come annually, from near and far, to see this beautiful event and have said their visits have made their Christmas season more meaningful. Come see for yourself. The display runs from December 1-30, Sat-Sun 1-5 pm; Mon-Fri 2-5pm. Suggested donation is $5. On Sunday, December 11th at 1:30 pm, you are cordially invited to listen to our very own St. Kateri Music Ministry perform a medley of beautiful Christmas Carols at Luminosa. For information, call 229-0230, X 127 or foco-lare.org/mariapolisluminosa/news
