T THE CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST 71 Murray Avenue, Goshen, New York 10924 www.sjegoshen.org - (845) 294-5328 - [email protected]TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - JUNE 25, 2017 We bid farewell later this week to Fr. Jeff, who will begin his assignment to Msgr. Farrell High School on Staten Island; he’ll be back in the early fall for a celebration. At the same time, we welcome the return of Fr. Peter Heasley, who was assigned to St. John’s from 2014 to 2016, and has recently completed his first year of doctoral studies; he will be with us through late Au- gust. + + + We recently received a note of gratitude from Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange and Sullivan for our mite box donations, which totaled $872.99. Every penny of this money assists the needy in our community and region. If you’re a golfer, please consider taking part in CCCSOS’s annual golf outing on Monday, July 17 at West Hills. For more information, please visit www.catholiccharitiesoc.org, or call 294-5124, x303. + + + On Pentecost Sunday, June 4, four parishioners were selected to serve three-year terms on the Pastoral Advisory Council. We congratulate Nancy Carey, Jim Iaquinto, Mark O’Hara, and Therese Urato. They join Maryellen Albanese, Ann Carpen- tieri, Darren Gamma and Kathy Valerio, whose terms end in 2018, and Joe Brown, Martin Crawford, Mark Gargiulo and Cyndy Hand, whose terms conclude in 2019. I am most grateful to Hortencia Contreras, Vin DeLuca, and Kitty Irons, whose service on the PAC ended with the May meeting, as well as to the other parishioners who submitted their names for selection this year: Audrey Craghan, Diane Dinan, Eileen Dorian, Jim Langlois, Janet Markiewicz, Ken Obremski, Paula Ol- sen, and Rhoda Palmer. + + + Some time ago, I received a call from Chief Jim Watt of the village police regarding an event called “Slide the City.” In es- sence, North Church Street is going to be transformed into a giant water slide from Golden Hill Avenue down to the five corners on Saturday, August 5. For our purposes, the primary concern is access to the church for confessions and the three Saturday Masses. Since Murray Avenue will be accessible only from Erie Street and points east, it’s probable that parking will only be permitted on one side of Murray, so that cars can turn around and get out after Mass. My advice? Come to Mass on Sunday, August 6; we can only imagine the traffic nightmare that will ensue on Saturday. + + + One project which we’ve put off for far too long is the replacement of the bulbs in the hanging lights in the church. This is primarily due to prolonged head-scratching over how best to safely and efficiently reach them (we’re going to rent a lift). This week, some folks from Orange and Rockland will be coming to do an energy survey, and then let us know how much O & R will (hopefully) be willing to kick in toward the replacement of the old fluorescent bulbs there now with LEDs. There is a very small asbestos abatement project going on in the school this weekend; it should all be wrapped up by Sunday evening. On Monday morning, a crew will begin removal of several boilers, with installation of the new ones to follow. We have also solicited bids from several qualified roofing contractors for the replacement of the roof on the classroom wing of the school; we expect their answers very soon. Faithfully your priest, Fr. George Hafemann
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TTHE CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST 71 Murray Avenue, Goshen, New York 10924
We bid farewell later this week to Fr. Jeff, who will begin his assignment to Msgr. Farrell High School on Staten Island; he’ll be back in the early fall for a celebration. At the same time, we welcome the return of Fr. Peter Heasley, who was assigned to St. John’s from 2014 to 2016, and has recently completed his first year of doctoral studies; he will be with us through late Au-gust.
+ + + We recently received a note of gratitude from Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange and Sullivan for our mite box donations, which totaled $872.99. Every penny of this money assists the needy in our community and region. If you’re a golfer, please consider taking part in CCCSOS’s annual golf outing on Monday, July 17 at West Hills. For more information, please visit www.catholiccharitiesoc.org, or call 294-5124, x303.
+ + + On Pentecost Sunday, June 4, four parishioners were selected to serve three-year terms on the Pastoral Advisory Council. We congratulate Nancy Carey, Jim Iaquinto, Mark O’Hara, and Therese Urato. They join Maryellen Albanese, Ann Carpen-tieri, Darren Gamma and Kathy Valerio, whose terms end in 2018, and Joe Brown, Martin Crawford, Mark Gargiulo and Cyndy Hand, whose terms conclude in 2019. I am most grateful to Hortencia Contreras, Vin DeLuca, and Kitty Irons, whose service on the PAC ended with the May meeting, as well as to the other parishioners who submitted their names for selection this year: Audrey Craghan, Diane Dinan, Eileen Dorian, Jim Langlois, Janet Markiewicz, Ken Obremski, Paula Ol-sen, and Rhoda Palmer.
+ + + Some time ago, I received a call from Chief Jim Watt of the village police regarding an event called “Slide the City.” In es-sence, North Church Street is going to be transformed into a giant water slide from Golden Hill Avenue down to the five corners on Saturday, August 5. For our purposes, the primary concern is access to the church for confessions and the three Saturday Masses. Since Murray Avenue will be accessible only from Erie Street and points east, it’s probable that parking will only be permitted on one side of Murray, so that cars can turn around and get out after Mass. My advice? Come to Mass on Sunday, August 6; we can only imagine the traffic nightmare that will ensue on Saturday.
+ + + One project which we’ve put off for far too long is the replacement of the bulbs in the hanging lights in the church. This is primarily due to prolonged head-scratching over how best to safely and efficiently reach them (we’re going to rent a lift). This week, some folks from Orange and Rockland will be coming to do an energy survey, and then let us know how much O & R will (hopefully) be willing to kick in toward the replacement of the old fluorescent bulbs there now with LEDs. There is a very small asbestos abatement project going on in the school this weekend; it should all be wrapped up by Sunday evening. On Monday morning, a crew will begin removal of several boilers, with installation of the new ones to follow. We have also solicited bids from several qualified roofing contractors for the replacement of the roof on the classroom wing of the school; we expect their answers very soon. 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 sec-ond Sundays of the month at 1:30pm. Couples who are awaiting the birth of a child are invited to contact the parish 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. Jeffrey Pomeisl
Fr. Anthony Giacona Fr. Joseph Komonchak
Fr. James Hess, O.Carm. Fr. Peter Heasley
Deacon James Faulkner Seminarian William Snow
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 JUNE 18, 2017 1ST $ 6,905 2ND $ 2,694
On Thursday, June 29th in McCaffrey Hall, doors open at 5:45pm and
games start at 6:45pm. Team # 4
Schedules for the Week of July 1/2 Extraordinary Ministers Lectors
5:00 p.m. M. Albanese R. Palmer 6:30 p.m. M. Deleon 8:00 a.m. M. Crawford L. Higgins 10:00 a.m. M. Iaquinto M. Loomis 12:00 p.m. M. Rosolowski N. Krebs 5:00 p.m. B. Thompson R. Farrell
Gear up for… “JESUS THE MAKER OF…”
VACATION BIBLE CAMP
July 17 through July 21, 2017 Doors open at 8:45 a.m. and pick up is at 12:00 p.m.
Grades Pre K (age 4) through Grade 6
Volunteers are needed!! Students starting 7th grade in the fall (this is a great way to receive your community service hours for confirmation and school) and adults are welcome.
Registration form is on page 6 of to-day’s bulletin. For more information
or to volunteer, please call Debby Sheehan at 845-800-7446 or email at
In your prayers, please remember Benedetto Rappa and
all of the souls in Purgatory.
Please come and pray the Rosary every Sunday at 7:30 a.m. before the
8:00 a.m. Mass. Please join us in adoration Wednesday evening from 6:00-9:00p.m. Please come
and spend some time with the blessed sacrament. Please call Margaret at
294-1506 if you can cover any of the above referenced time periods.
Next Sunday, July 2, 2017 is food pantry Sunday.
Please be as generous as you can to help the needy of the area.
ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK ANNOUNCEMENT ON CHILD PROTECTION
Anyone who needs to report an alleged incident of sexual abuse of a minor by a priest, deacon, religious,
or lay person serving in the Archdiocese of New York is asked to contact
Sr. Eileen Clifford, O.P. at 212-371-1000 x2949 or Deacon George J. Coppola at 917-861-1762.
Both may be reached via email at [email protected]. Information can also be found on the Archdiocesan website, www.archny.org. In keeping with the Archdiocesan policy regarding
sexual abuse of minors, this information is provided to ensure that our children remain safe and secure.
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In your prayers please remember, Barbara Jean Brancato,
Juanita Canterino, James Cully, Daniel P. Daly, Jr., Jo DeLuca,
Evelyn Glynn, Jerome Kloser, Sydney Lundgren, Kim Martin, Michelle O’Neill,
John Patane, Sr., Shawn Peck, Jennifer Mary Purcell, Marie Ramirez,
Mary Sczerba, Lauren Velez, Dave Wreski 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: _________________
__________________________________________
CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES OF ORANGE AND SULLIVAN'S
GOLF FOR CHARITY Monday, July 17
8:30 am check-in, 10 am shotgun start West Hills Country Club
121 Golf Links Road Middletown, NY Opportunities available for golfers, sponsors, and raffle donations. Be a part of a fun-filled day that
celebrates our 11th year of providing help and creating hope while we raise much-needed funds to
support our neighbors in need throughout Orange and Sullivan Counties.
To get involved, contact Kristin Jensen at 845.294.5124, ext. 303 or kristin.jensen@archnyorg.
Please remember to pray daily for an increase in vocation to the priesthood and religious life.
Our Lady of LaVang Pilgrimage and Inaguration of new Shrine to Our Lady of LaVang will be held July 1, 2017 at The National Shrine of
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 70 Carmelite Drive, Middletown, NY. Welcome begins at 7:30am,
followed by Eucharistic Adoration, Conferenced, lunch, rosary and procession.
Please call Rev. Steven Huy, O. Carm at 845-901-9108 or Rev. Anthony Trung, O. Carm
at 225-324-9518 for information.
A Feast Day Celebration for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel will be held on
Sunday, July 16th at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Church, 90 Euclid Ave. Middletown, NY at 11:30am. Mass will be followed by a procession to Our Lady of
Mt. Carmel outdoor shrine on the grounds of The National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, followed by lunch and a Scriptural Rosary in the Shrine church. Lunch will baked ziti, meatballs,
sausage/peppers, salad, bread & dessert. Lunch cost is $20(adults) and $5(children 12 and under) and
reservations can be made by calling Carol Bezak, Shrine Director at 845-343-1879 or Dottie Lanos,
OLMC Church at 845-342-3347.
Eat Fresh, Eat Local… Become a Member of Community Supported Agriculture!
The Sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt, NY are offering Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
memberships a the farm they sponsor in Goshen, NY. Harmony farm offers a variety of vegetables over a 22
week season. Detailed information about the CSA and the fees associated can be found at
www.harmonyfarmny.com or call Sr. Ellenrita at 347-538-7759.
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