St. Denis - St. Columba School P.O. Box 368 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Office: 845-227-7777 Fax: 845-226-8470 Email: [email protected]Website: www.stcolumba.net Celebrating 51 years of Excellence in Catholic Education Principal: Sister Kathleen Marie Gerritse, CR SCHEDULE OF LITURGIES THE LORD’S DAY MASSES St. Columba + Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday + 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am & 12 noon St. Denis + Spanish Mass Sunday at 5:00 pm St. Kateri + Sunday at 5:30 pm Drop your contribution envelope in the collection, It will be returned to your home parish. DAILY MASS St. Columba + Monday to Friday 7:00 am. Advent + 12 noon Mass On Saturdays + 8:00 am St. Denis and St. Kateri + 9:00 am ADORATION St. Columba + Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet + 3:00 pm, Rosary 7:00 pm Compline & Benediction + 8:45 pm SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION St. Columba + Saturdays 8:30 – 9:00 am & 4:00 – 5:00 pm St. Denis + Saturdays 8:00 – 8:45 am & 3:30 – 4:30 pm St. Kateri + Monday 7:30 – 8:30 pm & Wednesday 9:30 – 10:00 am DEVOTIONS Miraculous Medal Novena + Monday after 7:00 am Mass SACRAMENTS BAPTISM + Most Sundays at 1:15 pm. Call the Church Office for an appointment with Deacon Bill Alvarado. Godparent and Sponsor forms are available after any Weekend or Daily Mass. Speak to a Priest or Deacon. RCIA CHRISTIAN INITIATION + For more information about becoming a member of the Catholic Church or Completing your Initiation in the Church, call the Church Office or Deacon Warren Testa. MARRIAGE + Please call the Church Office to make an appointment with a priest. We generally need about six months to complete Pre-Cana, Pre-Marital Inventory and necessary paperwork. ANOINTING OF THE SICK + After any Weekend or Weekday Mass. Please speak to a priest. In an Emergency, call the Parish Office at any time. HOLY ORDERS AND RELIGIOUS LIFE + Please speak to our priests, deacons or religious sisters. Website: www.stcolumbaonline.org Email: [email protected]. Blog: stcolumbaparish.blogspot.com Facebook: @StColumbaHJ (photo albums here!) Instagram: @StColumbaHJ Soundcloud:StColumbaHJ Flocknotes: www.flocknote.com/columbahopewell Formed.org - Parish Code: Y98H69 NY Catholic Radio: www.newyorkcatholicradio.org First Sunday Of Advent December 3, 2017 St. Columba Roman Catholic Church P.O. Box 428 835 Route 82 Hopewell Jct., NY 12533 Rectory: 845-227-8380 Fax: 845-227-8390 “Love God, Serve Others” Religious Education P.O. Box 368 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Office: 845-221-4900 Office Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9am - 3pm Religious Education Classes Tuesday - 4:30 - 6:00pm Tuesday - 6:30 - 8:00pm Wednesday - 4:15 - 5:45pm Wednesday - 6:15 - 7:45pm Thursday - 4:30 - 6:00pm Saturday - 9:00 - 10:30pm Website: www.stcolumbaonline.org Director: Sister Marie Pappas, CR Rectory Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am to 4pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Celebrating 51 years of Excellence in Catholic Education
Principal: Sister Kathleen Marie Gerritse, CR
SCHEDULE OF LITURGIES THE LORD’S DAY MASSES St. Columba + Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday + 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am & 12 noon St. Denis + Spanish Mass Sunday at 5:00 pm St. Kateri + Sunday at 5:30 pm Drop your contribution envelope in the collection, It will be returned to your home parish. DAILY MASS St. Columba + Monday to Friday 7:00 am. Advent + 12 noon Mass On Saturdays + 8:00 am St. Denis and St. Kateri + 9:00 am ADORATION St. Columba + Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet + 3:00 pm, Rosary 7:00 pm Compline & Benediction + 8:45 pm SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION St. Columba + Saturdays 8:30 – 9:00 am & 4:00 – 5:00 pm St. Denis + Saturdays 8:00 – 8:45 am & 3:30 – 4:30 pm St. Kateri + Monday 7:30 – 8:30 pm & Wednesday 9:30 – 10:00 am DEVOTIONS Miraculous Medal Novena + Monday after 7:00 am Mass SACRAMENTS BAPTISM + Most Sundays at 1:15 pm. Call the Church Office for an appointment with Deacon Bill Alvarado. Godparent and Sponsor forms are available after any Weekend or Daily Mass. Speak to a Priest or Deacon. RCIA CHRISTIAN INITIATION + For more information about becoming a member of the Catholic Church or Completing your Initiation in the Church, call the Church Office or Deacon Warren Testa. MARRIAGE + Please call the Church Office to make an appointment with a priest. We generally need about six months to complete Pre-Cana, Pre-Marital Inventory and necessary paperwork. ANOINTING OF THE SICK + After any Weekend or Weekday Mass. Please speak to a priest. In an Emergency, call the Parish Office at any time. HOLY ORDERS AND RELIGIOUS LIFE + Please speak to our priests, deacons or religious sisters.
Mass Intentions for the Week Sunday, December 3 - First Sunday of Advent 7:30am - For All Parishioners 9:00am - Chuck Ropes by his wife Anne & Family 10:30am - Parish Memorial Society 12:00pm - Deanna Adams by her Family
Monday, December 4 - St. John Damascene 7:00am - Margaret Dominick 12:00pm - Barbara Miller by her sister Betty Valente
Tuesday, December 5 7:00am - Janice Marie Prostak by Artie, Christina & Maria Carozza
12:00pm - Living & deceased members of the Lequar & Taurence Families by Bob & Marcy Taurence
Wednesday, December 6 - St. Nicholas 7:00am - Abigail Espinoza by Nubia Condon 12:00pm - Deceased members of the Testa & Faseno Families by Deacon Warren & Elizabeth Testa
Thursday, December 7 - St. Ambrose 7:00am - Rose Pucci by Joan Doherty 12:00pm - Eugene Murphy by Claire & Tom Moran & Family Vigil - Immaculate Conception 5:30pm - Brian McMahon by his Family 7:30pm - Ignite Mass
Friday, December 8 - Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00am - The Dussault Family by Mary Dussault & Family 10:00am - School Mass 7:30pm - Maureen Ehrhart NO Noon Mass Saturday, December 9 - St. Juan Diego 8:00am - Concetta Cambria by Rose & Robert Malkin & Grandsons
5:30pm - Angela Boldrin by Walt & Chris Hobson
Sunday, December 10 - Second Sunday of Advent 7:30am - For All Parishioners 9:00am - Vincent Lettieri by Frank & Fil Lettieri 10:30am - Malcolm Craig by Martin & Francyne Craig 12:00pm - Serafino Maglioglio by wife Maria & Family
MEMORIALS
This week the ROSE will be in memory of Brian McMahon by his Family
This week the LAMP will burn in memory of Stephanie Vnek by her Parents, Brother & Aunts
OUR LADY OF FATIMA This week the Statue of Our Lady will be enthroned in the
homes of: The DiPalermo Family and Olivia & Bill Volmer If you would like to have the statue visit your home please
call Suzanne D’Agostino at 227- 2307.
TRAVELING IMAGE OF THE DIVINE MERCY To honor the Divine Mercy in our Parish, we have the Pilgrim Image of the Divine Mercy to visit the families of our Parish. If you would like to have the image visit your home, please contact the Rectory at 227-8380. This week the Image has been visiting the home of:
The Camilleri Family
WEEKLY November 18 - 19, 2017 - $13,391 Second Collection - $4,494 November 25 - 26, 2017 - $14,413
50/50 Henry Kaps 11/19 - $37.50 The Giordano’s 11/26 - $57.50 Congratulations! ATTENDANCE November 25 - 26, 2017 2,044
Please pray for our recently deceased parishioners, family & friends
Harold Barrett Benny Caccavale Rocco LoBreglio Mark Leis Ann Miceli Nolan Bryce Evanicki Alice Rutigliano
ST. COLUMBA PARISH MISSION STATEMENT St. Columba parish is a Catholic community striving to be a visible witness of God’s loving presence among us. Called by Baptism and centered in the Eucharist, it is our common purpose to know God, to live and love as Jesus did and to serve others. We value each person and draw from our diverse talents to grow and to respond to the ever - changing needs of our community. All are welcome!
Available now for sale in the Rectory, 3.5oz holy water bottles. C0st is $1 (one dollar) a bottle. Stop by and purchase one for your family or friends!
II Peter Leon & Laura Epifano
Baptisms Please contact
Deacon Bill Alvarado at (845) 227-8380 for information and
arrangements for your newborn to be
baptized.
PARISH NEWS:
ADVENT DAILY MASS Daily Mass (Monday - Friday) during Advent will be at 7:00am and 12 Noon beginning on Monday, December 4 and concluding on Friday, December 22. There will be NO Noon Mass on December 8. Remember that there is a 9am Daily Mass at St. Denis & St. Kateri throughout the year. ADVENT CONFESSIONS Every Saturday from: 8:30am to 9am & 4:00 - 5:00pm RECONCILIATION MONDAY December 18th: All Parishes in Archdiocese of NY: 4 - 8pm Saturday, December 23rd Confessions from: 8:30 - 9am & 3:30 - 5pm ADVENT VIDEO SERIES - ANIMA This is something that you can do either alone, with your family, or with a small group. It only takes three weeks and is available on FORMED! Check out ANIMA. Week one is CRUX - Explore the fundamental questions of the human heart. Week two is KENOSIS - Explore the person of Jesus. Week three is BLAZE - Explore how we are to be a light to the world. Discussion guide is available. This is a wonderful way to prepare for Christmas right in your own home. Go to: Formed.org If you haven’t already signed up, our parish code is: Y98H69. (Must use capital letters!) BLESSING OF THE BAMBINELLI December 16/17 at all Masses - Blessing of the Baby Jesus (from your Nativity set). Bring your Baby Jesus to church! LIVING NATIVITY Our God Squad Youth Group will perform a Live Nativity, including live donkey, cow, sheep, goats and alpaca, on Saturday, December 16 after the 5:30pm Mass, out on the church lawn. All are welcome!
2017
SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Friday, December 8 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. It is always a Holy Day of Obligation in the United States. She is the Patroness of our country. Masses will be offered on Thursday, December 7 at 5:30pm and on Friday, December 8 at 7am, 10am and 7:30pm. NOTE: There will be NO 12 noon Mass on December 8.
All young adults are invited to a Young Adult Mass on Thursday, December 7 at 7:30pm
(The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception) here at St. Columba Church. Bring a friend! Fellowship to follow at a local restaurant.
&
Lector & Extraordinary Minister Update Upon completion of a training session, Fr. Michael recently
Commissioned the following for service at St. Columba Church:
New Lectors John Condon, Maureen McHugh & David Palmer
New Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Terri Powers, Michele Carey & Patricia Loughney
As part of their training, they watched the new videos prepared by the Archdiocese of New York. We strongly suggest that our
active Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers take the time to view them on YouTube: Proclaiming the Word of God as A
Lector and Serving as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Each video is two parts. They are very
worthwhile viewing.
ST. COLUMBA CHURCH SECURITY In light of recent events in Texas and in other parts of the country, we wish to discuss the security of our church during Mass. Father Michael has asked Amery Bernhardt to chair a Meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30pm in the School - Room 11. Sgt. Bernhardt is a Westchester County Police Officer with 15 years experience. He is a Certified Instructor for Law Enforcement and Civilian Active Shooter Response through the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Program. Representatives from the East Fishkill Police Department have been invited. We invite to this meeting , any parishioner who works in law enforcement. Your presence would be truly beneficial.
The Archdiocese of New York has begun a Renew & Rebuild Capital Campaign. The goal is to raise $200 million. Most of what will be raised (74%) will remain in the parishes. Many parishes such as St. Joseph’s Millbrook have already completed the Campaign. The Parish of St. Columba has begun to roll out this Campaign. Among the projects we hope to complete: IN THE CHURCH: Paint the interior, remove carpeting and replace with new flooring, new kneelers, new light fixtures, renewed bathrooms, redo sanctuary with matching altar, pulpit, altar of repose and baptismal font. IN SCHOOL: Replace all windows with new energy efficient windows and blinds. ROOFING: Ensure all roofs are in good shape. Repair where needed. There will be NO Cardinal’s Appeal in 2018. It will be part of Renew & Rebuild. The Cardinal’s Appeal will resume in 2019. We will be in touch as time goes on with further updates!
PARISH NEWS:
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
SCHEDULE
2017 - 2018
EVE - FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Saturday, December 23 - 5:30pm FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Sunday Morning, December 24 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am & 12:00 Noon CHRISTMAS EVE Sunday Afternoon & Night, December 24 4:00pm - both in church & school 6:pm & Midnight - church CHRISTMAS DAY Monday, December 25 8:00am, 10:00am, & 12:00 Noon ST. STEPHEN’S DAY Tuesday, December 26 8:00am (All Parish Offices CLOSED) VIGIL - THE HOLY FAMILY Saturday, December 30 - 5:30pm THE HOLY FAMILY Sunday, December 31 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, & 12:00 Noon SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Monday, January 1, 2018 (NOT a Holy Day of Obligation this year) 9:00am only (All Parish Offices CLOSED)
PARISH NEWS: PARISH PILGRIMAGES
GREECE “Way of St. Paul” Summer 2018
Join Fr. Michael on a wonderful Pilgrimage to Greece “In The Footsteps of St. Paul” on July 29 - August 7, 2018. It will make the Letters of St. Paul come alive! Stops include Thessaloniki, Philippi, Athens (& the Parthenon), Corinth. A three day cruise is included! Stops include: Mykonos, Ephesus (Mass at the house of the Virgin Mary), Patmos, Heraklion (Crete) and Santorini. Please call Fr. Michael and the Rectory for a Pilgrimage Brochure.
OBERAMMERGAU 2020 The world famous Passion Play in Oberammergau, Bavaria is held once every ten years. Tickets and accommodations are always in high demand so we must begin planning now. Fr. Michael invites you to join him on a Pilgrimage on July 30 - August 8, 2020. We will visit Vienna St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Schonbrunn Palace & free time), Melk Abbey, Cruise the Danube, Shrine of Mariazell, Salzburg ( Shrine of Maria Plain, guided tour of city including St. Peter’s Abbey from “Sound of Music” & free time), King Ludwig’s Castle, Oberammergau, Dachau and Munich. This is a wonderful Pilgrimage but we must reserve now. Call Fr. Michael or the office for a Pilgrimage Brochure!
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with Our Blessed Mother Mary, who leads us to Jesus.
Act of Consecra on to Jesus through
Mary at ALL Masses on December 30th, 31st & January 1st
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
is the 38th Anniversary of the death of Venerable
Fulton J. Sheen Please Pray for his Canonization.
Heavenly Father, source of all holiness, You raise up within the Church in every age men and women who serve with heroic love and dedication. You have blessed Your Church through the life and ministry of Your faithful servant, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He has written and spoken well of Your Divine Son, Jesus Christ, and was a true instrument of the Holy Spirit in touching the hearts of countless people. If it be according to Your Will, for the honor and glory of the Most Holy Trinity and for the salvation of souls, we ask You to move the Church to proclaim him a saint. We ask this prayer through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
IMPRIMATUR
+Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C.
Dear Fr. McLoughlin, We are blessed to be able to experience the love and tenderness for our elderly expressed by so many who support us in our work. We so enjoy meeting these benefactors when we visit the parishes of the Archdiocese. I thank you for allowing us to come to St. Columba again this year. The parishioners were very generous to us; the total collection was $7,791.00. Our Lord in His Mercy showed great favor to our Foundress, St. Jeanne Jugan, by allowing her to devote herself completely to the elderly poor. She would tell the novices, “What happiness for us to be Little Sisters of the Poor.” This happiness extends out to all those who work with us creating a beautiful family spirit within our Home. Please know of our grateful daily prayers for you and all there at St. Columba’s. May God reward you and them abundantly. Thanks again! We look forward to seeing you next year. Sincerely grateful, Sr. Mary John, l.s.p.
PARISH NEWS:
Care Ministry
Our Care Ministry offers: Rides to Mass and local doctor appointments , Friendly visits in the home or nursing home,
Telephone calls to the homebound, Assistance with yard work & Preparing meals for unexpected illness. We are always looking
for volunteers as well as people who need these services. Please call the Care Ministry hotline at 227-7430 for more information.
Boy Scout Troop 40 TOYS for TOTS Collection
The Boy Scouts will be collecting new, unwrapped
toys for boys and girls after all the Masses on
December 16 &17th. A US Marine will be present to accept your donations. Thank
you for your generosity!
BOY SCOUT TROOP 40 CHRISTMAS WREATH
SALE
The Boy Scouts will be selling their beautiful Christmas Wreaths at
St. Columba this weekend after all the Masses. Please stop by and support the Boy Scouts with their
fundraiser. Thank You!
POLISH WIGILIA (OPLATEK)
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.
Parishioners are you able to donate sheets to be used to make costumes for the Living Nativity for the Teen Group? We are in need of dark colored sheets, pastels and whites. Left over sheets will go to St. Denis to the Senior Group who sews the lap blankets for the nursing homes and shut ins. The sheets are to be left in the St. Vincent De Paul room in the narthex as soon as possible. Also, if anyone would like to help sew some costumes, please contact me at [email protected]. Thank you!
GOD SQUAD - DONATIONS LAST CALL!
Our high school teens meet on the 2nd and 4th Saturday evenings after the 5:30pm Mass and continue the fellowship until 8pm. We always have pizza! Our leaders include a CORE Team of Adults and Teens. Christine Gibbons is our Youth Minister. All High school teens - come when you can! Our next planned events: Dec. 9 - “The Juggler of Notre Dame” Movie with commentary by Patrick Collins, former teacher at Kennedy Catholic & Youth Minister at St. Patrick’s, Bedford - actor from this aspiring film. Dec. 16 - Living Nativity - Live Animals! After the 5:30pm Mass
ST. COLUMBA’S (Youth Ministry) “GOD SQUAD”
Teens - 8th through 12th Grade Always serving those in need!
SCHOOL NEWS
Drama Program Director Needed
Do you have a flair for the dramatic? St. Denis-St. Columba School is looking for a Director for our Drama Program. The Director will be responsible for directing and producing two student performances in Spring 2018. The Director will be paid a stipend. Interested persons should contact Sr. Kathleen Marie at [email protected] or 845-227-7777.
Breakfast with Santa
The St. Denis-St. Columba School annual Breakfast with Santa will be on Sunday, December 17 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. The cost is $7 per person (ages 3 and up). Breakfast includes pancakes, bacon, yogurt, fresh fruit, muffins, coffee, tea, orange juice and apple juice. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For more information or to make an advanced reservation visit www.stcolumba.net.
Support Your Catholic School While You Shop!
When you do your Christmas shopping this year, consider using the Amazon.com link on the school home page: www.stcolumba.net. SDSC earns up to 10% of every purchase made after clicking the link! If you are an Amazon Prime Member, you still enjoy all of your benefits and raise money for the school. Thank you!
TRI - PARISH NEWS St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Thank you for your continued prayers and support, If you need to reach us, or would like to volunteer to become a
member of SVDP, please call us at: 227-7863.
This week the Pantry is in need of: Jello/Pudding, Mustard, Toothbrushes, Deodorant
Next Meeting: Wednesday, December 13 , 2017 at
7pm in the Class Room 11 at St Denis - St. Columba School from 7:00 - 8:00pm. Please visit us at:
www.svdpfoodpantry.org
Silver Linings Leisure Club
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP GATHERING A Bereavement Support Group Gathering will be held
on Saturday, December 9th in the Church Meeting Room from 10 am-12 Noon. The topic is "Preparing for the Holidays". Refreshments will be served. To RSVP,
Christmas Baskets Christmas season is a time of giving. Please consider preparing a holiday food basket for a family in need. A basket can be prepared alone or with a group, and should include the following items: 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 SUNDAY DECEMBER 17th BETWEEN 10:00AM -12:00 NOON AT ST. COLUMBA CHURCH. Baskets are blessed at 1:00pm and disbursement will follow. If you can donate a basket, please call Linda at 227-7863.
SAVE the DATE Saint Denis Youth Choir Lessons & Carols 12/15/17 7:30 pm.
Music, food, crafts and prizes FREE family-friendly fun for everyone!
RSVP to 845.227.8382 By December 10th!
A Healing Mass With a free flow of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Tuesday December 5, 2017 St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish 1925 Rte 82 LaGrangeville, NY 12540. Guest Celebrant: Fr. Tom Kreiser Praise and Worship: 7:00pm Mass: 7:30pm Individual prayers for healing follow Mass. Sponsored by: Spirit Wind Prayer of St. Kateri. All are welcome! Weather cancellation on WHUD Storm Center 104fm. Details contact: Pat or Joe at 845-440-3519.
Sunday, December 3rd, 7pm: Service of Lessons and Carols in the Vassar College Chapel. A wonderful way to begin the Advent season! Contact Mary Biasotti, 845-297-9310 or [email protected] if interested in carpooling. We'll leave the St. Kateri parking lot at 6pm. Monday, December 4th, 10:15am: Movie Monday in the St. Kateri Meeting Room, featuring A Christmas Carol, the 1951 classic starring Alistair Sims as Scrooge. Come at 9:30am to celebrate a new liturgical year! Coffee and breakfast items will be served, with donations of homemade goodies particularly welcome! Tuesday, December 5th: Bus trip to the Radio City Christmas Show. Our bus is full, but contact Mary if interested in being put on a last minute wait list. Wednesday, December 6th, 9:45-10:30am: Our weekly Senior Stretch Class in the St. Kateri Meeting Room. Free to all - just come! Friday, December 15th: We'll form carpools to make our annual trip to Mariapolis Luminosa in Hyde Park to see 200 Nativity displays from around the world, visit the gift shop and have lunch with the residents. $15 per person. Contact Mary (see above) ASAP if interested.
We are purchasing gift cards from Kohl’s for each child age 0 – 17 of the families we serve. The gift cards permit the parents/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 to: St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, St. Columba Church, P.O. Box 428, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. Thank you for your generosity.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Children Gift Cards
Next Touring Tuesday, December 5th from 9 - 11am or by appointment: St. Denis - St. Columba School - Hopewell Junction The Ark & Dove PreSchool, 602 Beekman Rd., Hopewell Junction
The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus St. John Paul II Assembly 2917 is having a bus trip to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, PA. The trip is scheduled for Wednesday, December 13th. The cost is $35 per person includes a tip for the driver. The bus will leave the Knight’s Hall at 7:30am. The Knight’s Hall is located at the corner of All Angels Hill Rd and Rt. 82 behind the Mobil Gas Station. For more information, call Bill Hunt at 845-896-6187 OR (845) 549-5165. All proceeds go to a charity of the Knight’s choice.
COMMUNITY NEWS:
St. Mary's School (2 Convent Avenue/Wappingers Falls): A 2-Penny Social will be held in the school gym on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Doors open at 11:30
a.m. Calling begins at 1:00 p.m. Free admission. Food and 50/50 raffle tickets will be for sale. Proceeds go to
the school. For questions or to donate items or gift cards from local businesses, please email : [email protected].
Jane Bilello, a long time St. Columba parishioner, will be going on a Mission trip to Haiti in January 2018 with the Franciscan Friars. Haiti is the poorest country in this hemisphere. The mission group will be working in an orphanage that cares for handicapped and mentally disabled children. The unpaid 15 volunteers who work there, caring for the children, are also in great need. They need a house, and latrines, which the group plans to build while they are there. They will give food, hand out clothing and shoes to families in need, plan to build 30 chicken coups, and give 5 chickens to each family. This way they can either eat the eggs or sell them. Every dollar Jane raises will go completely towards the project. There are no overhead costs. Personally, she will pay for her own airfare, room and board. Could you please help this Christmas Season by being as generous as you can? Your donations will provide for the materials needed. The mission team will provide the muscle, the smiles, the hope and the love that these people need. Please make all checks payable to FRIAR SUPPLIERS and mail back to Jane Bilello at 53 Brandy Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. A tax donation letter will be mailed to you in late January. If you have any questions, please call Jane at (845) 223-7252. Thank You!
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR 2ND ANNUAL
ST. KATERI CHRISTMAS PARTY
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
7:00PM - 10:00PM
ST. KATERI MEETING HALL
ENJOY GOOD FOOD & DRINK, GOOD FRIENDS, DANCING & MERRIMENT
LIVE CHRISTMAS SHOW BY: DRAM
ALL ADULTS WELCOME - BRING YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS
POTLUCK DINNER - BRING A DISH TO SHARE IF YOU WISH
SPONSORED BY ST. KATERI MARRIAGE ENRISHMENT
NATIONAL NIGHT OF PRAYER FOR LIFE ST. KATERI CHURCH (IN THE CHAPEL)
DECEMBER 8TH FROM 9PM - 1AM
It was on the feast of the Immaculate Conception that Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the
Americas and the unborn, first appeared to Saint Juan Diego. The “National Night of Prayer for Life”
bridges these two feasts to honor our Blessed Mother and to pray for the sanctity of all human life.
It’s a Pro–Life prayer service with exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 20 decades of the Rosary, prayer to St. Michael, silent prayer and
hymns. Please join us for 1 hour or more.
In your 30s through 50s? You’re invited to Catholic in Real Life’s Annual Advent Faith Sharing and Potluck December 16th @ 6pm!
Come take part in a casual discussion that will enhance your Christmas, and stay for a delicious meal & fellowship. Church of
the Holy Spirit’s Parish Activity Center, 1969 Crompond Rd., Cortlandt Manor.
VBS - Summer Joy Program Deacon John Reilly (845) 227-8380
Wedding @ Music Ministry Cathy Reale (845) 227-8380
Women’s Group Sr. Marie Pappas - (845) 221-4900
Rev. Michael P. McLoughlin, Pastor Rev. James Sheridan, Parochial Vicar Rev. Msgr. George Thompson, Senior Priest Deacons: Rev. Mr. William Alvarado, Rev. Mr. John Reilly & Rev. Mr. Warren Testa Parish Manager: Mr. Gary Bartilucci Parish Council Chair: Mrs. Mary Walsh Parish Trustees: Mr. Keith Slade & Mrs. Mary Theresa Soyka Office Manager: Mrs. Laura Brady Administrative Assistants: Mrs. Anne Camilleri & Mrs. Carol Garvey Bookkeeper: Mrs. Mary Gallagher Music Director: Cathy Reale Youth Minister: Mrs. Christine Gibbons
Served By:
ADVENT MISSION Fr. Richard McAlear, OMI
December 4 - 6, 2017
December 4 at 11am Anointing of the Sick
December 4 at 7pm Mass December 5 at 7pm Mass
December 6 at 7pm Healing Mass St. Patrick - St. Mary Parish
55 Grand St. Newburgh, NY 12550
For more information, call the Rectory at: 845-561-0885 / Lisa 845-565-7774
Pregnant and need help? Call: Birthright of
Dutchess County 473-1300
OR
Care Net Pregnancy Center
471-9284
Hope and Healing after Abortion?
Call: Lumina 877-586-4621
SIMBANG GABI SA SHRINE “HALINA AT PURIHIN”
When: Saturday, December 16th Where: National Shrine of Our Lady Mt. Carmel 70 Carmelite Dr., Middletown, NY 10940 Time: 3:00pm: Confession + Rosario 4:00pm: Misang Pilipino (Tagalog Mass) 5:30pm - 11pm: Christmas Party Potluck Contact: Carol Bezak (845) 343-1879
Church Name and Address St. Columba Church #002765 835 Route 82 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Phone: 845-227-8380 Contact: Anne Marie or Gary Email: [email protected] Software: Microsoft Publisher 2002 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 7 Printer: HP Laser Jet 5 Transmission Time : Tuesday, 1:50PM Sunday Date of Publication: December 3, 2017 Number of Pages Sent: 1 through 11 Special Instructions:
