FROM THE DESK OF THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

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1 St. James the Apostle and Our Lady of the Lake/Mount Carmel is a Roman Catholic Parish with the Eucharist as the center of its life. Our mission, as disciples of Jesus Christ, is to build up the Kingdom of God by leading, nourishing and serving the community in Word and Sacrament. FROM THE DESK OF THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL APRIL 29, 2018 It looks like spring has already arrived and schools are in the last quarter of the year. At this time many parents reevaluate the academic decisions they have made for their children. Many may not be aware that right across the driveway from Saint James the Apostle Church is Saint James the Apostle School, which has been in existence for 64 years. Our school was started by the Sparkhill Dominican Sisters and their vision was to create a Catholic community of learning united in the common belief in Jesus Christ. It was their mission to create an educational community that fostered the development of the whole person, integrating the teachings of Jesus on salvation, community and service. By providing students the experience of learning, living and loving in this educational environment, and by using a variety of creative approaches to meet their needs, their focus was to enable these young people to lead meaningful, productive and enriching lives. Their educational goal was based on respect for the unique dignity of each child ensuring that each child was to be treated with respect in order to nurture a positive self-image. Here we are 64 years later and the mission which was the foundation set by the Sparkhill Dominicans is still our mission today. We have nurtured countless numbers of children spiritually, academically and socially. It is our privilege to see them grow from the moment they timidly walk into PreK until the night of graduation when we see standing before us mature, confident and eager young men and women ready to take on the world. It is our hope that you will consider a Catholic Education for your children. This is a world which challenges our young people in ways we could have never imagined. It is a time that calls for values to be front and center, to slow things up a bit for them and to allow them to grow in a school environment that teaches them to lead with compassion and grace. We are a PreK through Grade 8 school and invite you to walk across the driveway to see the difference a Catholic education makes in the lives of children. We have only one opportunity to launch our children into the world. It is our hope to do so in a way that keeps them safe, close to their faith and prepared to face the challenges the lie ahead. Readings for this Sunday First Reading: Acts 9:26-31 Second Reading: I John 3:18-24 Gospel: John 15:1-8 Jesus compares himself to a vine and compares his father to the vine-grower. He explains how God prunes the barren branches so that the rest might yield more fruit. He reminds them that apart from himself, his followers could not bear fruit. Readings for Next Week First Reading: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, Second Reading: I John 4:7-10 Gospel: John 15:9-17 Jesus asks his disciples to live on in his love and to Love one another as I have loved you. He explains that he chose them to follow him and promises if they keep his commandments they will have anything that they ask for in his name.

2 ANNOUNCED MASS INTENTIONS ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2018 CARMINE MAZZOLA ANTONACCIO FAMILY SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2018, FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 10:00AM 12:00PM EILEEN OLIVER PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES & OLL/MT. CARMEL EILEEN OLIVER DENNIS COLLABOLLETTA MONDAY, APRIL 30, :30 AM 7:30PM LENA CHONA ANTOINETTE MARTIERI PASQUALE FERRARA TUESDAY, MAY 1, :30AM ANNA JORDAN GERALD NAVES, SR. WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, :30AM ROBERT PETER CAMPO, JR. GRACE AND AL LIETO THURSDAY, MAY 3, :30AM EDWARD GOGUEN KEN WILLIAMS FRIDAY, MAY 4, :30AM BART PANNONE RUDI LAMPERSBERGER SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2018 ANTHONY SCATOLA MASON TOMPKINS TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON AND A TIME FOR EVERY PURPOSE UNDER HEAVEN TIME TO BE BORN: BAPTISMS: JAXON ARON LONGINOTTI, OWEN FLETCHER O NEILL, SOPHIA HARPER MONGELLI, ANTONELLA JENELLE PASTORIZA, VIVIAN HARPER SANS, PENELOPE LEE SIBRIZZI TIME TO HEAL: THOSE WHO ARE ILL: MARTHA BOUCHARD, JACOB SANTORIELLA, MICHAEL DATTERO, MICHELE STAFFORD, RICH SCAMPOLI, RUTH WERNER, TOM LYONS, JOAN O BRIEN, DOLORES STOUT, CORINE GAMMINO, BRENDAN MAGUIRE, PAM FARMER, BRENDA BURDICK, DAN DIPIERRO, WILLIAM MCGREEVY JR., BARBARA DEAN, JOEL RIVERA, ALYSSA RAMOS,, STANLEY MARKOW, ERIC, JOSEPH & CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, MARIA BERTOLI, WILLIAM BIOLSI, GERARD BIOLSI, MARGARET CUNNINGHAM, PATRICIA UPTON, LAWRENCE GILL, JEFF COOK, ROBERT SCHNEIDER, JOHN SPAGNOLI, BARBARA MAHONEY, WILLIE DALBON, MARY BRADY, JACK MARK, STEFANIE FISCHER, SUE PARASCONDA, DOLLY O DONNELL, LEE MCDONNELL, CHRISTINA SCHUBERT, ANTHONY BATTISTA, JAMES LEUNG, JAMIE RADICE, JOHN GOJCAJ, STEPHEN O NEILL., BURTON CANN, JOSHUA BRENNAN, JOHN SOLTYSIK, ANNA BULNESO, ARTHUR AND KATHLEEN STANTON, DONNY LANDOLFI, ELFRIEDE RUHLE, SR. GRACE AUGUSTINE, O.P., IWONA MALISZEWSKI, IRENE HUNT, PATRICK BARRETT, JESSIE Z. HUESTIS,, JULIE FORD, T. J. MCMANUS, GERARD KUBIK, A.J. PALATTELLA AND TONY PALATTELLA, AGNES V. SULLIVAN, BARBARA HOWARD, STACEY ANN SELLARO A TIME TO DIE: THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: JENNIFER SZCZECHOWIAK, RAYMOND VANZO A TIME TO LOVE: MARRIAGES FOR THE WEEK: TYLER GORDON AND SAMANTHA CONNER SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018, SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 10:00AM 12:00PM PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES & OLL/MT. CARMEL SILVESTRO PALUMBO TIMOTHY GUNTHER NORMA CAPALBO OUR LADY OF THE LAKE/MT. CARMEL SATURDAY, APRIL 28, :00PM LOUISA CAPUTO SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2018, FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 11:00AM 12:30PM MARY FAYE IANNACCHINO MARY FAYE IANNACCHINO STANISLAW BABIARZ MASS IN POLISH SATURDAY, MAY 5, :00PM DENNIS COLABOLLETTA SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018, SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 11:00AM 12:30PM NORMA CAPALBO GUSTAVO DURAN ZOFIA ZYLKA MASS IN POLISH TIME FOR WAR: A TIME FOR PEACE: PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE IN THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY CORY JAMES ESPEJO, JASON TERWILLIGER, ANTHONY SCHNEIDER, PETER MANGO, COREY BERKE. CELEBRANTS FOR NEXT WEEK (SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE) ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH 10:00AM 12:00PM FR. MUOGHALU FR. MUOGHALU MSGR. MARCHITELLI MSGR. MARTIN MSGR. MARCHITELLI OUR LADY OF THE LAKE/MT. CARMEL CHURCH 4:00PM 11:00AM 12:30PM FR. KURPIOS MSGR. MARTIN FR. KURPIOS FR. KURPIOS (MASS IN POLISH)

3 STEWARDSHIP IN OUR PARISH BONANZA 2018 APRIL 15, 2018 SUNDAY COLLECTION REL. ED. BLDG. MORTGAGE $ 13, $ 1, TOTAL FOR WEEKEND $ 14, THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT. WELCOME TO THE PARISH OF ST. JAMES AND OUR LADY OF THE LAKE / MOUNT CARMEL Thank you for joining in our Eucharistic celebration. We are glad that you are here with us today, especially if you are a visitor and hope that you will find nourishment for your faith and life here. If you have recently moved into our Parish, please introduce yourself to the priests, deacons and parish staff. You are invited to register in the Parish Office at St. James. Our parish currently has 4,500 registered families and we would be happy to have you join our parish family. MONDAY NIGHT NOVENA MASS Each Monday evening, we gather at 7:10pm to pray the Rosary and celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Following Mass, we pray the Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, which affords us an opportunity to pray for our particular intentions and intercessions. All are invited. RESPECT LIFE GROUP The Church is called to proclaim the gift of life, to serve life and to promote the culture of life. Life in abundance must be the heart of the new evangelization. Join the Respect Life Group every first Monday for Mass at 7:30pm in the Chapel of Life. The meeting is in the Carriage House after the Mass and Novena. BANNS OF MARRIAGE 1st Jessica Beck and Jonathan Lopez This week s two $200 Winners are Eleanor Kane and Mr. & Mrs. Mike Castellano Tickets are $50 each, and all winning tickets are re-entered for subsequent drawings during the year. It is possible to win multiply prizes with the same ticket. Two $200 prizes are drawn for 40 weeks. Three $2,000 prizes will be drawn at these events: The first was drawn March 26th St. James Feast in July Thanksgiving Eve in November MEN OF ST. JAMES The Men of St. James come together for prayer and discussion the 2nd and 4th Saturday s at 7:00AM in the Carriage House. It is a place to re-kindle the fire that may have grown dim in your prayer life. Come and meet other men who are also trying to be faithful Catholic men. For more information, please call Vincent Ricotta at St. James Bereavement Group The group is open to all men and women who have recently lost a loved one. Bereavement Sessions began on Friday, April 13 and will run every other Friday until June 22nd. Sessions will be held in the Carriage House from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. Please call Pat DeNota at for more information.

4 MEMORIAL OFFERINGS APRIL 28 TO MAY 4, 2018 Children s Liturgy and Choir THE SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNING IN ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH IS IN MEMORY OF RUDI LAMPERSBERGER DONATED BY BETSY LAMPERSBERGER May Crowning on Mother s Day May 13th MEMORIAL OFFERINGS PER WEEK THE BREAD AND WINE: DONATION $30.00 THE SANCTUARY CANDLE: DONATION $25.00 FLOWER ARRANGEMENT: DONATION $ THE EASTER FLOWERS THAT ADORN OUR ALTARS at the 11am Mass in Our Lady of the Lake Church (Second Grade Students Only) Director of Children s Liturgy, Maura Crawford (maura.crawford@stjamescarmel.org) Director of Children s Choir, Kim Dumont (k.dumont.88@gmail.com) WERE DONATED BY OUR PARISHIONERS IN MEMORY OF A LOVED ONES OR IN HONOR OF A LOVED ONE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. ST. SEBASTIAN S COLUMBARIUM AND TERRACE Life in the Spirit Seminar at St. James 217 Niches Purchased 227 Niches Available 110 Cremains have been Interred Do you want to deepen your relationship with the Lord? There is always more! You are invited to attend a Life in the Spirit Seminar in Doherty Hall at St. James. The Seminar will be held on Thursday evenings May 17 thru June 7th from 7-9pm. Prior registration is encouraged. For information and registration, please call Laura Dietz at or irenesnow@comcast.net UNANNOUNCED MISSION MASSES DECEASED PETER CARNICELLA, ADAM KAMINSKI, ELIZABETH ANN MARINO, NICHOLAS SILITCH, RAY VANZO The price of a niche is $2,500, which allows you to inter the cremains of two people. We have celebrated Mass at the Altar of our Terrace and Columbarium many times. If you have questions or have been thinking of purchasing a niche, call Donna McCarthy at Ext. 105, on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday to schedule an appointment. For those not familiar with a Columbarium, it is a Latin word, which describes a collection of niches to house urns containing, cremated human remains. The niches are usually inscribed with the person s name and dates of birth and death. They are constructed to serve as permanent resting places for our loved ones in a churchyard and landscaped terrace. We pray that this holy ground becomes a final resting place for many of our loved ones.

5 Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018 at 2:15 p.m. in St. Patrick s Cathedral Celebrant will be His Eminence, Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2018 are invited to attend the Mass. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Pat DeNota in the Parish Office, Ext The closing date to register for the Mass is Monday, May 14, In addition to the Mass, couples will receive a certificate celebrating their marriage. Couples who are unable to attend but are celebrating 50 years of marriage can also register with the Parish Office to receive a certificate. Pews will be reserved for Golden Jubilee couples and one guest to provide special assistance if needed. Additional guests will be accommodated in pews outside the reserved section. St. James the Apostle School 12 Gleneida Avenue - Carmel, NY frontoffice@stjamescarmel.org Now Registering PreK Program Our PreK program offers the option of a half or full day session for 3 and 4 years old children in a nurturing, spiritual and academic environment. Our options are as follows: 3 Half Days Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5 Half Days Monday through Friday 8:30am 11:30am 3 Full Days Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5 Full Days Monday through Friday 8:30am 2:30pm Tuition Cost 3 Half Days - $235/month 5 Half Days - $285/month 3 Full Days - $675/month 5 Full Days - $725/month For information regarding Kindergarten through 8th grade registration please contact the school office ST. JAMES GIFT SHOP - Please Note The Gift Shop will not be open on Sunday, May 6 but instead will be OPEN on Saturday, May 5th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm Come and look at the new selection of cards and gifts items for Holy Communion and Confirmation. We have a fine selection of Rosary Beads and books. Support your parish and shop local! Thank you for your past support! Call Theresa at if you have questions or if you would like to volunteer at the Gift Shop.

6 Religious Education Registration Early Bird Registration April 2nd to June 15th Register now to secure the discounted pricing! *Please Note Some Changes for this Year *Classes will no longer be offered at the Our Lady of the Lake Site. *Class times have also been adjusted and there is now an additional Tuesday option for Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5. *Eighth Grade will meet twice a month on Thursdays. Early Bird Fees from April 2nd to June 15th $200 for one child $230 for two children $260 for three or more Regular Fees after June 15th $230 for one child $260 for two children $290 for three or more *Communion Preparation Fee: Additional $30 plus the Registration Fee, per child *Confirmation Preparation Fee: For One Child $100 Early Bird Fee or $130 Regular Fee, and $60 per additional child if registering more than one child. *1st Grade Home Prep: Early Bird Fee - $40 for one child, and $25 per child if registering more than one child *1st Grade Home Prep: Regular Fee - $50 for one child, and $30 per child if registering more than one child Class Days and Times Grades 2-5: Saturdays 8:00am to 9:30am or 10:00am to 11:30am Tuesdays 6:00pm to 7:30pm Grades 6-7: Mondays or Wednesdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm Grade 8: Thursdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm (2 sessions per month 1st & 3rd weeks or 2nd & 4th weeks) First Grade will continue to be a Home Preparation Program. For questions call the Religious Education office at or at religioused@stjamesapostle.org or on-line Starting April 30th, the Religious Education Office Hours will be 3 to 5 PM Monday - Friday.

7 The Following Items are Needed for our Food Pantry: Bar Soap, Tissues, Napkins, Sponges, Paper Towels, Dishwashing Liquid, Jelly, Tuna, Cookies, Mayo, Mustard, Ketchup We do NOT need canned goods at this time. Please Do NOT bring in out dated products as we cannot give them out to our needy families. Thank you for your past support and participation in our Food Pantry. St. JameS Parish Save the DateS for May 2018 Week of May 21 Clothing Drive to benefit St. JameS School May 25 Relay for life Luminary VigiL in the Chapel of life AmericAn cancer Society 24th Annual St. James CYO Basketball Camp for Girls & Boys ages 2-10 Early Registration Bonus if registered before May 1st. Two Sessions: July 2-6 or July 9-13 Monday to Friday 10AM to 3PM $100 deposit with Application payable to Dan O Hare. Mail to Coach Dan O Hare at 2303 Kings Way, Carmel, NY STEPINAC THEATRE PRESENTS RAGTIME - The Musical Archbishop Stepinac High School April 27th and 28th at 7PM May 4th and 5th at 7PM May 6th at 2PM Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for children under 12 & senior citizens For tickets call x 200 Theatre@Stepinac.org - www. Stepinac.org Mother s Day Plant Sale St. James & OLL/Mt. Carmel The parish Respect Life ministry will hold a plant sale after Masses on Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13, at St. James and Our Lady of the Lake/Mt. Carmel Church. A variety of flowering plants and hanging baskets will be offered for sale priced from $5.00 to $ Proceed from the sale will be donated to crisis pregnancy care centers. Thank You to the Knights of Columbus We wish to thank the Knights for their very generous donation of $5,000 to St. James Church; proceeds from the Men s Beefsteak Dinner. We appreciate their support of our parish.

8 Carmel Fire Department - Ladies Auxiliary Chicken N Biscuit Dinner Served with Cornbread Casserole and Green Beans Ice Cream Bar and Beverages Saturday, May 12, pm to 7pm Adults - $10.00 Children 4 to 12 - $6.00 Children 3 and under free Carmel Fire House, Route 52 and Vink Drive Emmanuel House International Family Fun Day and Pot Luck Picnic Helping Moms & Moms- to- be in Crisis Join us at Edward Ryan Memorial Park on Sunday May 6th from 12-4pm. Bring food to share, enjoy games and crafts, and get to know EHI's Family of Families. Let's have some fun while supporting our Moms and Moms-to-Be. RSVPs are requested but not required. All are welcome. For more information (including how to donate to the event's activities) and to RSVP, please contact rita@emmanuelhouseinternational.org or call Healing Mass -Tuesday May 1, 2018 St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church, LaGrangeville Praise and worship begins at 7:00pm; Mass at 7:30pm. Individual prayers for healing follow Mass. The event is sponsored by Spirit Wind Prayer Group of St. Kateri. For details contact Pat or Joe at Lake Carmel Fire Department Open House Sunday, April 29 from 10am-2pm Car extrication demonstration, free refreshments and giveaways All are welcome! Family friendly event Relay for Life Paint the Town Purple Vendor Fair at Carmel Fire Department May 6th Starting at 1PM Donations benefit the American Cancer Society for Team On Angels Wings St. Lawrence O'Toole Parish will be starting a Chapter of Encourage Encourage is a Catholic apostolate for parents, friends and family members of individuals with same sex attractions. If you are in need of support: encourageputnam@gmail.com. For questions call St. Lawrence First Saturday Club for People with Disabilities The first Saturday Club will be held on Saturday, May 5th at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Poughkeepsie, lower level. The Rosary honoring the Blessed Mother will be said at 10:30am, followed by Mass at 11am. A luncheon will follow Mass. For information contact JoAnn, or Elizabeth, th National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Noon Cornerstone Park Building Route 52 in Carmel Pray for Unity in America Refreshments following the Service