St. Columba. Roman Catholic Church. Show us, Lord, your love; and grant us your salvation.

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1 St. Columba Roman Catholic Church P.O. Box Route 82 Hopewell Jct., NY Rectory: Fax: Parish website: Rectory Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am to 4pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed Weekly Mass Schedule Saturday: 8:00am, 5:30pm (Vigil Mass) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am and 12:00 noon 3rd Sunday 9:00am - Student Mass (Young People s Homily) Tri-Parish Sunday: 5:00pm Spanish St. Denis, 5:30pm St. Kateri Drop your St. Columba envelope in the collection, it will be returned to St. Columba! Monday to Friday: 7:00am Confessions: Saturday: 8:30am to 9:00am 4:00pm to 5:00pm Baptisms: Sundays at 1:15pm by appointment. Call Deacon Alvarado at Rectory to make arrangements. Godparent & Sponsor forms are available after any weekend Mass. Please see parish priest. Candidates should be registered at St. Columba, have completed their initiation and follow Church teaching regarding Marriage. First Sunday Of Advent November 29, 2015 Rev. Michael P. McLoughlin, Pastor (On Sabbatical) Rev. Christopher Argano, Temporary Administrator Rev. Emmanuel Anyansi, Temporary Associate Deacons: William Alvarado John Reilly Warren Testa Parish Manager: Mr. Gary Bartilucci Parish Council Chair: Mr. Dennis McCormack 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 Matrimony: Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in advance. Please call the Rectory and make an appointment with a parish priest. Anointing of the Sick: Please speak with a parish priest after any Mass. In an emergency, please call the Rectory at any time. Vocations: Are you interested in becoming a priest, deacon or a religious sister? We would be most happy to speak with you. Please call the Rectory. Miraculous Medal Novena: Mondays following the 7am Mass. Eucharistic Adoration: Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm with: Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3pm, Rosary at 7pm and Night Prayer and Benediction at 8:45pm. Show us, Lord, your love; and grant us your salvation. St. Columba School of Religious Education P.O. Box 368 Hopewell Junction, NY Office: Office Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9am - 3pm Grades: 1-5: Tues., Weds., Thurs. : 4:30pm - 6:00pm Grades: 1-8: Sat.: 9:00am - 10:30am Grades: 6-8: Tues., Wed.: 7:00pm - 8:30pm OR Thursday: 4:30pm - 6:00pm Website: Director: Sister Marie Pappas, CR St. Denis - St. Columba School P.O. Box 368 Hopewell Junction, NY Office: Fax: info@stcolumba.net Website: Celebrating 49 years of Excellence in Catholic Education Principal: Sister Kathleen Marie Gerritse, CR

2 Mass Intentions for the Week Sunday, November 29 - First Sunday of Advent 7:30am - For All Parishioners 9:00am - Thomas Michelin, Jr. by Mom & Dad 10:30am - Living & deceased members of the Lequar & Taurence Families by Bob & Marcy Taurence 12:00pm - Bruno D Olivio by his wife Irene D Olivio & Family Monday, November 30 - St. Andrew 7:00am - Lidia Nancy Battista by Anna & Joel D Ascoli Tuesday, December 1 7:00am - In Honor of Cardinal Cook 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! MEMORIALS This week the ROSE will be in memory of The Victims of the Paris attacks This week the LAMP will burn in memory of Octavio Daeira by his Children Wednesday, December 2 7:00am - Charles & Anna Bates by Agnes Thursday, December 3 - St. Francis Xavier 7:00am - Elizabeth & Betty Szabo by Agnes Friday, December 4 - St. John Damascene 7:00am - John & Joan Martin by the Martin Family Saturday, December 5 8:00pm - Shaelynn Jane by Grammy & Pop 5:30pm - Alfonso & Lucy Alifano by the Lemza Family Sunday, December 6 - Second Sunday of Advent 7:30am - For All Parishioners 9:00am - Alex & John Rogozinski by their Family 10:30am - Parish Memorial Society 12:00pm - Sara Carey by Shekitka Family OUR LADY OF FATIMA This week the Statue of Our Lady will be enthroned in the homes of: Donna & Bill Pitts and Carol & Stephen DiPalermo If you would like to have the statue visit your home please call Suzanne D Agostino at 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 This week the Image has been visiting the home of: The Rocco Family WEEKLY November 21-22, 2015 November 22-23, 2014 $14,480 50/50 Congratulations! Attendance November 21-22, 2015 NOTE: Due to an early transmission, this information will be in next week s bulletin. Baptisms Please contact Deacon Bill Alvarado at for information and arrangements for your newborn to be baptized. III Robert Paone & Victoria Mapes Please pray for our recently deceased parishioners, family & friends. Brian Bracken

3 PARISH NEWS: SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Tuesday, December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. It is always a Holy Day of Obligation. She is the Patroness of the Americas. Masses will be celebrated on Monday, December 7 at 5:30pm & December 8th at 7:00am, 10:00am and 7:30pm. Care Ministry Our Care Ministry started serving parishioners of St. Columba this summer. At this time we are offering: -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 see the brochure in the back of the church or call the Care Ministry hotline at for more information. CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR SCHEDULE CHRISTMAS EVE - Thursday, December 24 4:00pm in Church & School, 6:00pm & Midnight CHRISTMAS DAY - Friday, December 25 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00 noon VIGIL - SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Thursday, December 31 5:30pm SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Friday, January 1, :00am & 12:00 noon (ONLY) CONFESSIONS Every Saturday - 8:30 to 9:00am & 4:00-5:00pm RECONCILIATION MONDAY- December 14th All parishes in Archdiocese of NY - 4:00-8:00pm Saturday, December 19-8:30-9:00am & 3:30-5:00pm SPECIAL EVENTS Sunday, December 13th Blessing of the Baby Jesus (from your Nativity set) - At All Masses COME JOIN US! - On Thursday, December 3rd at 7:30pm, for Father Chris s Bible study group which will meet in the School. For any questions please call the parish office. All are welcome to attend. ST. COLUMBA S (Youth Ministry) GOD SQUAD Teens - 9th through 12th Grade Always serving those in need Teen Mass: December 5th: St. Patrick s Cathedral Mass Teen vigil Mass to be held on December 5th for teens and families. Bus trip leaving St. Columba at 1:00pm. Cost is $21pp and there are 17 seats left on the bus! First come, first served. Please call Christine to sign up. Holy Hour: Saturday, January 2, :30pm (High School & College!) Midnight Run: Friday, March 18, 2016 BOY SCOUT TROOP 40 CHRISTMAS WREATH SALE The Boy Scouts will be selling their beautiful Christmas Wreaths at St. Columba the weekends of December 5th - 6th & December 12th - 13th. 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.

4 Parish Council Meetings Meetings start at 7:30 in the Library January 11, February 8, March 14, April 18, May 16, June 13 The St. Columba Young People s Choir is beginning rehearsals for Christmas. The children will sing at the 4:00 PM Mass Christmas Eve. If your child is in grades 3-8 and would like to participate, come to our rehearsals Wednesdays at 6:15. (There will be no rehearsal the day before Thanksgiving.) For more information, call Linda Moore at Come and join us! The next meeting of the St. Joseph s Men s Group will be on Saturday, December 5th at 7am in the School Cafeteria. St. Vincent de Paul Society Christmas Gifts SVDP has purchased $25.00 Gift Cards from Burlington for each child, age infant to 17, for the families they serve. The gift cards permit the parents/guardians to purchase the most needed or wanted item for their child. If you would like to assist in covering the cost of these gift cards, we would greatly appreciate your donations. You can mail your donations to: St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry c/o St. Columba Church, PO Box 428, Hopewell Jct., NY or they may be dropped off at the Rectory or in the poor boxes. Thank you! St. Columba - MOVIE NIGHTS Please join us in Rm. 15 of the School at 7pm DEC. 11 : Going My Way Bing Crosby stars as Fr. O Malley, a young priest new to an established but financially flailing parish. A timeless story of patience, Compromise and understanding. All are welcome. Free Admission & refreshments. TRI - PARISH NEWS Healing Mass with a free flow of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Tuesday, December 1, 2015 St. Kateri Parish, 1925 Rt. 82, LaGrangeville, NY Celebrant: Fr. Tom Kreiser Praise & Worship - 7:00pm Mass - 7:30pm Individual prayers for healing after Mass. ALL ARE WELCOME! All other Tuesday - all are welcome to attend the Prayer Meeting, 7:15-9pm. Snow closing follows Arlington School District Call: Pat or Joe St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Food Baskets As we prepare for the coming of Jesus, let us share the celebration with those in need. If you would like to donate a Christmas Food Basket, please call our hotline at and Linda will call you back. If you cannot donate a whole basket, please consider putting a basket together with a friend, or you can donate any one of the items from the list below and bring it on the day the baskets are distributed. Items that are needed in the baskets are: Turkey or Ham, milk, eggs, fresh vegetables, salad mix, salad dressing, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, butter, fruit, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, gravy, rolls, beverages, dessert, tea, coffee and an aluminum pan. Baskets must be dropped off on Sunday, December 20th between 10am and 12 noon at St. Columba Church. The baskets will be dispersed after the blessing at 1:00pm. Thank you for your generosity. ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY Annual Christmas Dinner Monday, December 7, :00pm Beekman Country Club Clubhouse, 11 Country Club Rd., Hopewell Junction, NY Cost is $39 pp. The Buffet will include: Grilled Marinated Flank Steak, Airline Chicken Breast with Caper Cream Sauce, Baked Sole with lemon butter cream sauce, Tortellini Carbonara, Wild Rice, Broccoli, and Baby Carrots, Baby Spinach Salad with bacon vinaigrette dressing, Dinner Rolls. Dessert Table: Canolis, Brownies, Cookies & Biscotti, Coffee, Tea & Soda. Cash Bar available. RSVP by: November 30th. Make checks payable to ARS and send to: Joyce Moroney 12 Northview Lane, Hopewell Jct., NY For more information, call Joyce at This year our Christmas giving gifts will be sent locally to the House of Hope: needed are unwrapped items. Suggestions are: towels, pillows, twin sheets, PJs (any size for women & children). Personal items such as combs, brushes, shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, deodorant, diapers/wipes. No clothes or toys are needed.

5 SCHOOL NEWS Share Some Warmth! St. Denis-St. Columba School in partnership with the St. Columba School of Religion is conducting a Christmas scarf, glove, mitten and hat drive. Donated items will benefit local children in need at Astor Home, Center for Prevention of Child Abuse and His Table Ministries. Drop boxes will be located in the narthex of St. Columba Church and in the School Building. Please note that all items must be new. Thank you for helping us keep our local needy children warm! The Golden Jubilee at St. Denis St. Columba School In 2016, SDSC will celebrate 50 years since the opening of the school! We are looking for volunteers to help plan our yearlong celebrations of this auspicious anniversary. If you would like to join the Jubilee Committee, please call the school office at or us at rtkrebs@stcolumba.net. COMMUNITY NEWS: St. Denis Christmas Silver Tea & Craft Fair Saturday, December 5, :00am - 4:00pm (Snow Date: December 12th) 604 Beekman Rd Hopewell Junction, NY The March for Life in Washington D.C. is scheduled for Friday, January 22, The buses for the March will leave Friday the 5am. This is the 43rd anniversary of the Supreme Court decision making abortion legal in all of 9 months of pregnancy! St. Columba buses (2) will leave St. Columba Church at 5am after a 4:30am Mass. St. Mary s bus will leave St. Mary s Wappingers Falls at 5am after a 4:30am Mass. For reservations and/or information, contact Rich for the St. Mary s bus and George Morton for the two St. Columba s buses. Prices are: Adults - $35 and students - $25 (adjusted by need). All reservations and payments required by January 5, 2016.

6 12 MONTH NOVENA TO PRAY FOR THE 2016 ELECTIONS We will start the novena on November 22, 2015 in the Chapel of Our Lady, Cause of Our Joy and end on October 22, A Holy Hour will be held on the night before the November 2016 Elections. ELECTION PRAYER TO MARY O most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy, we entrust the United States of America to your loving care, and beg you to reclaim this land for the glory of your Son. Overwhelmed with the burden of the sins of our nation, we cry to you from the depths of our hearts and seek refuge in your motherly protection. Look down with mercy upon us and touch the hearts of our people. Open our minds to the great worth of human life and to the responsibilities that accompany human freedom. Free us from the falsehoods that lead to the evil of abortion and threaten the sanctity of family life. Grant our country the wisdom to proclaim that God s law is the foundation on which this nation was founded, and that He alone is the True Source of our cherished rights to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. O Merciful Mother, give us courage to reject the culture of death and the strength to build a new Culture of Life. Trusting in your most powerful intercession, we pray: Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, we fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, our Mother. To thee do we come, before thee we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer us. AMEN. NATIONAL NIGHT OF PRAYER FOR LIFE DECEMBER 8TH AT 9:00PM It was on the feast of the Immaculate Conception that Our Lady of Guadalupe, first appeared to St. Juan Diego. The National Night of Prayer for Life bridges these two feasts to honor Our Blessed Mother and to pray for the Lord s mercy and restore life, liberty and faith. On Tuesday, December 8th from 9pm to Wednesday, December 9th at 1:00am, St. Kateri Church will be hosting the annual National Night of Prayer for Life. This is a pro life service consisting of exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, recitation of the Rosary and other vocal prayer, silent meditation and Benediction to end the evening. During the Hour of Unity, from 12am to 1am, we will be united with Churches across the country in prayer to end abortion and all offenses against the Culture of Life, to make reparation for these sins and pray for the healing of those who are suffering as a result of them. Please join us at St. Kateri, 1925 NY-82, LaGrangeville, NY (845) BETHLEHEM CRAFTERS The Crafters will be selling their authentic Bethlehem Olive Wood figurines on December 6th after all the Masses.

7 A TIME FOR PRAYER : Please pray for those on our Parish Sick List: The bed of the sick is an altar of sacrifice. Lyla Abbatiello, Steve Alewine, Antionette Derasmo Barclay, Edward Begosh, Pasquale Bellantoni, Sokol Berisha, Bob Beverley, Diane Bonanno, Chloe Bradford, Joan & Charles Bunyan, Rose Burbank, Antoinette Cacchione, Lucia Calvano, Vittoria & Rocco Campanale, Cindy Capeci - Coughlan, Edwina Casella, Shelia Cavorley, Michael Celtruda, Geraldine & Terence Churney, Robert Cilento, Jane Cizynski, John Colesanti, David Conant, Vincent Connelly, Rebecca Conroy, Jeffrey Gerard Cooper, Louise & Victor Costa, Kim D Agnese, Edward DeChent, Annette DeRasmo, Denee DeVizio, Sean Doherty, Ray Donnelly, Doyle Family, Anthony Duscio, Dr. David Fitzgerald, John Floyd, Teresa Johnson Foley, Donna Frawley, Michelle Fuller, Anne Gaspar, Dominick Gasparini, Margarita Gonzalez, Robert Grudem, Neal Hanrahan, Danielle Harper, Maria Harris, Mary Headley, Walter Hendricks, Carol Hertel, Philip Hill, Alysa Hoag, Sarah Horn, Billy Jacobs, Henry Jaronczyk, Roy Kipp, Pat Kissane, Frank Lavrigata, Lizabeth Lee, Jeanne Liotta, Thomas Loatman, Bruce Lockhart, Hugh & Alberta Lockhart, Nicholas Longo, Jr., Zita Losey, Chelsea Grace Lyons, Evan Maher, William Mahlmeister, Caitlin Anne Martin, Lawrence Meyer, Catherine Miller, Diane Monaco, Douglas Mora, Sean Muranelli, Mildred & Eugene Murphy, Brian Patrick Murray, Joseph & Ruth Ann Murray, Stephen Murray, Patricia & Kenneth McCabe, John McGurty, Sean McLean, Margaret O Connor, Timothy O Connor, Freida O Leary, Helen O Rorke, Louise & Frank Orsillo, Catherine Ottaviani, Dorothea Owens, Christina Papa - Behar, Christine Paravati, David Paravati, Joseph Paravati Sr., Rose Pasquale, Jennifer Pazereckis, Marianne Peci, Audrey Pekarik, Joseph Pellino, Lucy Perez, David Ramsay, Nathan Gerard Redmond, Joseph Reilly, Regina Reilly, Richard Remy, Mayra Reyes, Rebecca Reyes, William Rinck, Maureen Roddy, Susan Romano, T. S., Sandra Sagliano, Jenny Sandvik, Anthony Savino, Dominic Savino, Sr., Carl Scalici, Luca Schneider, Owen Connor Schuler, Michael Serrano, Kim Sherman, Noah Smith, Anne Spellman, Angela Stasiak, Bob Taurence, Nicholas Tenneriello, Jim Thorne, Joan Trank, Catalino Troche, Paul Trongone, Corey Tucci, Diane Urfer, John Valenti, Paul Wasenius, Barbara Welsh, Italia Whiting, Bill & Jessie Winter Please pray for those Serving in the Military: Lt. Col. Philip Albaneze, M.D., Pvt. Corey Arndt, PFC Ryan Bender, Capt. Robert John Boccio, 1st Lt. John Boston, Spec. Anthony J. Caputo, PFC. Justin Clark, PO Joseph Conti, Capt. Mark DeCarvalho, Staff Sgt. Robert Frame, Spec. Matthew A. Halstead, Sgt. Cory Harris, MSgt. Michael Hays, Capt. Sean Healy, Cpl. Issac Hernandez Maj. Brian Higgins, Col. Philip W. Hill, 1st Lt. Mark Jordy, Lt. Col. Kevin J. Kaps, Cpl. Rosemarie Keane-Graveline, PFC Charles Kelly, Spec. Gregory Kozloski, Capt. Jeremy E. Lane, LT Brian LeGare, Pvt. Timothy Malile, PFC Anthony Monaco, Capt. Kyle P. Moore, Sgt. Shane Michael Murray, Spec. Michael Nolte, PFC Joseph Phelan, TSgt. Michael R. Rocco, Sgt. Michael Rodriguez, Pvt. Valerie Santiago, Capt. Marikay Satryano, Capt. Jonathan Sweirat

8 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: Next Meeting: Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 7pm in the Class Room 15 at St Denis - St. Columba School from 7:00-8:00pm. Please visit us at: A TIME FOR PRAYER : MT. ALVERNIA RETREAT CENTER 158 Delvergne Ave. Wappingers Falls, NY Presents: A Monthly Evening during the YEAR OF MERCY A monthly evening gathering that will offer a period of silent Adoration, reflection on a theme, opportunity for Reconciliation and closing with Benediction - 7pm - 8pm in the Chapel. FIRST THEME: December 8th Holy Day Mass OPENING OF YEAR OF MERCY Papal Document/Misericordiae Vultus for the YM Preparing for Christmas with Mary An afternoon of prayer and reflection will be held in St. Joseph s Church, Millbrook on Sunday, December 13th at 3pm with Mother Agnes Mary, SV, Superior General of the Sisters of Life. The prayer service will include Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, the Rosary and Mother s reflection. Refreshments will follow in the Parish Hall. All are welcome to join us. For more information, please call the Rectory: (845) Mariapolis Luminosa Nativity Display December 1-30, 2015 Saturday - Sunday from 1pm to 5pm Monday - Friday from 2pm to 5pm Suggested donation $5 For information, call: , ext Cardinal Rd. Hyde Park, NY luminosa.office@gmail.com 200 plus Nativity scenes from every continent of the world on display! PARISH LISTINGS ADORATION Stephen Broussard (845) Christopher Merenda (914) cmerenda@frontiernet.net BAPTISM Deacon William Alvarado BEREAVEMENT Deacon William Alvarado WEDDING & MUSIC MINISTRY Linda Moore RESPECT LIFE George or Eileen PASTORAL CARE of the sick & homebound Please contact the Rectory - RCIA PROGRAM Deacon Warren Testa SCHEDULING PARISH EVENTS Gary Bartilucci ST. JOSEPH S MEN GROUP Eric Winogradoff stjosephsmen@gmail.com ST. VINCENT de PAUL FOOD PANTRY Joyce Pfirman (845) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Nick Longo (845) WOMEN S GROUP Sr. Marie Pappas (845) ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY Maureen Ehrhart (845) Diane Meleshkewich (845) COLUMBIETTES Fran Clerc (845) VBS - SUMMER JOY PROGRAM Deacon John Reilly TEENS LOVING CHRIST Dave & Kathy Bell (845) CARE MINISRTY Lori Loehr & Maureen Carlson (845) SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS For the Separated & Divorced Thursday, December 3, 2015 St. Mary s Chapel Bedford Ave. Fishkill, NY RSVP: November 30th For more information, call: The Women s Parish Club of St. Joachim / St. John the Evangelist Church will be holding its Annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 12th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 13th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in St. John s Church Hall on Willow Street, in Beacon, NY. Breakfast and Lunch are available. ECUMENICAL ADVENT PRAYER SERVICE St. Martin de Porres Church Monday, November 30, :00pm Theme: MERCIFUL LIKE THE FATHER Guest Homilist: Bishop Dietsche (of the Episcopal Diocese of New York). Fellowship after the service. All are invited!

9 Church Name and Address St. Columba Church # Route 82 Hopewell Junction, NY Phone: Contact: Anne Marie or Gary Software: Microsoft Publisher 2002 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 7 Printer: HP Laser Jet 5 Transmission Time : Tuesday, 2:10pm Sunday Date of Publication: November 29, 2015 Number of Pages Sent: 1 through 9 Special Instructions: