O Come, O Come, Emmanuel!

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1 Rev. Msgr. Gerardo J. Colacicco, Pastor Rev. Richard A. LaMorte PARISH SECRETARIES Mary Theresa Soyka Wanda Ramos-Munoz DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Daisy Abruzzo Interim Director: Laura Warning DIRECTORS OF MUSIC Gene Canevari Patricia Mark Regina Syversen Bernadette Syversen MASSES Saturday... 5:00 PM Vigil Mass of Sunday Sunday... 8:00 and 10:15 AM, 12:00 Noon Holydays... See bulletin for schedule Daily Mass...7:30 AM, Wednesday.5:00pm only O Come, O Come, Emmanuel! CONFESSIONS Saturday... 4:00-4:45 PM or anytime by request ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Begins at 12:00 Noon every 1st Friday and continues throughout the afternoon, ending with Benediction at 5:00 PM. DECEMBER 11, THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT BAPTISMS: Sundays at 1:00 PM. Please contact the rectory. Sponsor certificates for the Sacrament of Baptism (godparents) or the Sacrament of Confirmation can be obtained by seeing the Pastor after one of the weekend Masses. WEDDINGS: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance. A Marriage Preparation Program is required. NEW PARISHIONERS: Please register in the parish by calling the Rectory. St. Joseph Cemetery, Millbrook and St. Mary s Cemetery, Bangall: Call the Rectory for information. Rectory Phone: Rectory Fax: CCD Office: stjosephmillbrook@gmail.com Website: stjosephmillbrookny.org Rectory Office Open 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Sick calls: Anytime

2 Mass Readings Third Sunday of Advent Year A. Today s readings can be found on page 811 in the hymnal. Christmas Schedule 2016 CONFESSIONS MASSES MASSES Reconciliation Monday, Dec. 19 Christmas Eve, Sat.. Dec. 24 New Year s Eve, Sat. Dec. 31 3:00-5:00pm and 7:00pm 4:00pm, 5:30pm, Midnight 5:00pm Christmas Day, Sun. Dec. 25 New Year s Day, Sun. Jan 1 8:00am, 10:15am, 12:00 Noon 8:00am, 10:15am, 12:00 Noon A Living Nativity at Immaculate Conception Church, Amenia Immaculate Conception Church (4 Lavelle Rd off Rte. 22 in Amenia) is having a Living Nativity following the 10:45am Mass on this Sunday, Dec. 11th. There will be animals, light refreshments, a bake sale, a cash and carry table, several craft vendors as well as beautiful baskets to be raffled off. All are welcome, so please come join the fun and bring a friend! PLEASE NOTE: Mass on Wednesday, Dec. 14, will be at 7:30am instead of 5:00pm. Saturday, December 10th - 7:30am Michael Misik 5:00pm Mr. and Mrs. Pat Freisenhausen Sunday, December 11th - Third Sunday of Advent 8:00am John and Sadie Whalen 10:15am Fred and Mary Paolucci 12:00pm Mark Andreini Monday, December 12th - Our Lady of Guadalupe 7:30am Gladys and Agustin Cabrer Tuesday, December 13th - St. Lucy 7:30am Intentions of Vern Fish Wednesday, December 14th - St. John of the Cross Note time change 7:30am Victor Misik and M. Misik Family Thursday, December 15th - 7:30am Tommy Dyal III Friday, December 16th - 7:30am Anthony Iannucci Saturday, December 17th - 7:30am Maureen Murphy Gregory 5:00pm Andrew, Marguerite and Mary Rotunno Sunday, December 18th - Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:00am Thomas Bernard Bargo 10:15am Charles Wilt 12:00pm Maureen Murphy Gregory Page 2 St. Joseph, Millbrook, NY (495)

3 Restricted Funds for Immaculate Conception, Bangall As we move to the next phase of Making All Things New, we need to address the restricted funds which exist for the Parish of Immaculate Conception, Bangall. In 1998, a campaign was initiated to raise funds for the purpose of building a new Church. Obviously, this plan never materialized, however, there is $200, in a restricted fund for this purpose. After diligent research for a list of donors, we could not find any records indicating who donated these funds. Therefore, we will be running four notices in the Bulletin, two in November and two in December, to notify any parishioner of Immaculate Conception, Bangall, who wishes to be reimbursed for this donation. The parishioner must show proof of payment to this fund for this specific purpose no later than December 31, In January 2017, the Archdiocese of New York will petition the Court to release these funds for use. Once released, these funds will be used to pay bills for maintenance and upkeep of the Bangall properties as well as address the costs associated with the demolition of the condemned church building and the paving of a new entrance and exit road to St. Mary s Cemetery. 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. Mariapolis Luminosa Nativity Display 200 Cardinal Rd., Hyde Park, NY12538 December 1 30, 2016 Saturday Sunday from 1pm to 5pm Monday Friday from 2pm to 5pm Suggested donation $5 For more info call ext r luminosa.office@gmail.com 200 plus Nativity scenes from every continent of the world on display! Musical entertainment 12/11 and 18 at 1:30 Inspirational Resources (from FORMED for December) CHRISTMAS SHOP IS OPEN! Uncle Al s Christmas Shop is open every day, Mon.-Fri. from 10am-4pm and on Saturdays from 10am-1pm through 12/22. The shop is operating at Uncle Al s Thrift Shop on Front St. in Millbrook. A fine selection of Christmas decorations, gift items, clothing and accessories is available at very reasonable prices. Much of the merchandise is new, some gently used, but all suitable for decorating the home or giving as gifts. Uncle Al s Christmas Shop benefits St. Joseph Church. Call during shop hours. 12/11 Third Sunday of Advent Program: Advent, Session 3: Watch and Pray, YDisciple Advent, Session 3: Watch and Pray. 12/12 Our Lady of Guadalupe Program: Catholicism. Session 4: Our Tainted Nature s Solitary Boast Movie: Guadalupe: The Miracle and the Message. 12:14 St. John of the Cross Ebook: Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer formed.org Code: QFKDM7 Page 3 St. Joseph, Millbrook, NY (495)

4 This weekend Blessing of Baby Jesus from your Nativity. SECOND COLLECTION The Second collection this week is for the Retired Religious of the Archdiocese. Thank you to Allen Funeral Home for supplying our annual Parish Calendars! Regional Catholic Elementary Schools Now Accepting Applications for Starting December 1st, NEW students and ALL rising Kindergartners may APPLY to our Regional Catholic Elementary Schools and learn about Financial Assistance in one of three ways: 1. Online, via 2. Over the phone, by calling our bilingual number at In person, at any of these participating schools: Holy Trinity School 20 Springside Ave Poughkeepsie St. Denis-St. Columba 849 Route 82 Hopewell Jct St. Mary School 106 Jackson St. Fishkill St. Mary s School 2 Convent Ave. Wappingers Falls St. Peter School 12 Fr. Cody Plaza Poughkeepsie If you haven t had a chance to visit, we invite you to experience a Catholic school in action by attending an open house event or by scheduling a private tour. Upcoming TOURING TUESDAY open house dates are: January 10,2017, January 31, 2017, February 14, 2017, March 14, 2017 and April 4, 2017 from 9-11am or by appointment Founded in Faith and Focused on the Future! COMMUNITY FESTIVAL CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, :00pm At Lyall Memorial Federated Church, 30 Maple Ave., Millbrook Christmas Gift Tags are available in the vestibule of the Church for our parishioners to buy gifts for the residents of our area nursing homes and Cardinal Hayes Home. PLEASE bring gifts to the Church on or before Dec. 14 so they can be distributed in time for their celebrations. Please attach the tag to the gift. Thank you! The sign-up sheet for Christmas Food baskets is on the bulletin board in the back of the Church. The Catholic Widows and Widowers of Dutchess & Putnam counties will meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00PM in the Parish Meeting Room at St. Kateri Church, 1925 Rt. 82, Lagrangeville, NY. (845) Page 4 St. Joseph, Millbrook, NY (495)

5 In Memory of Fr. James T. O Connor Born into the new life of Christ in the waters of Baptism Altar Flowers Cillian Morgan Dowd Connor James Lahey In Memory of Fannie Anderson If you would like to donate the flower arrangements on the Altar, please stop by the Rectory to reserve the week. Each arrangement is $ PARISH INFORMATION Immaculate Conception, Amenia Food Pantry Religious Education (CCD) And Youth Group Laura Warning Uncle Al s Thrift Shop St. Joseph s Women s Guild Pamela Woodward Knights of Columbus Greg Butta CYO Basketball Kirsten Rappleyea Choir Gene Canevari Men s Group Mike Appolonia Parish Sick List Please pray for our Parishioners who are ill, homebound or in our area Nursing Homes: Daisy Abruzzo, Tatum Allen, Rosemary and Melville Bonanno, Salvatore Carrubba, Richard Caza, Vera Cook, Helena Darragh, Rose Marie DeSantis, Anna Dieterich, Michael Eades, Millie France, Gilda Iannucci, Robert Kozlark, Susan Liskey, Buddy Marona, June Martin, Vincent Massarella, Dorothea Matevichuk, Rita McEnroe, Stephanie Moschier, Jane Muller, Dan Palumbo, Helen Pelletier, Jill Philipbar, Lucille Pickering, Angelina Segno, Anthony and Rose Risimini, Linda Ippolitto Sullivan, Betty Zitz. Please pray for our recently departed: The Souls in Purgatory Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. KEEP INFORMED Sign up for FlockNotes Visit Our website: stjosephmillbrookny.org Or the Archdiocese of NY Uncle Al s Please visit Uncle Al s Thrift Shop, located on Front Street for a great selection of clothes, gifts, toys, etc. Hours of operation are: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10:00am 4:00pm and Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm. All proceeds benefit St. Joseph s Church. Page 5 St. Joseph, Millbrook, NY (495)