Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church

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1 October 28, 2018 Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church PASTORAL CARE FOR THE HOMEBOUND: If you are sick, homebound, or in the hospital and would like to receive Holy Communion or would like a pastoral visit, please contact Deacon John McCormack by leaving a detailed message at or calling the Parish Office at If you prefer, you may Deacon John at jmac1255@gmail.com. PRAYER NETWORK: The Prayer Network is a way to have prayers requested. Your intentions may be given to Nancy Vaughn at prayerchain@yahoo.com or to be prayed for by our vine of caring people. MUSIC MINISTRY: The Youth Choir practices on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:00 pm; Adult Choir practices are Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm; Contemporary Ensemble practices are Thursdays from 7 to 9:30 pm. All practices are in the church. For more information, please contact our Music Director, Nina Ricci, at nina.ricci@saintkaterimusic.org. PARENT/CHILD CONNECTION: The Parent-Child Connection provides a safe playgroup for young children and an opportunity for adults to share their understanding of early childhood issues in an environment that promotes Catholic values. Please visit our parish website to see a complete schedule. T.L.C. TRI-PARISH TEEN GROUP: The teen group is a program for all the high school students in the parishes of St. Denis, St. Columba and Saint Kateri. The program includes fun activities such as outings and trips, service activities for the parish and greater community, and opportunities to learn more about your faith. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: New parishioners are always welcome. New Parishioner Forms are available in the church narthex, at the Parish Office, or online. If you are a regular contributor, please consider becoming a member to ensure receipt of a tax statement at each year-end. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is the world s most distinguished Friends of the Poor. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers assistance to those in need. Hotline for those in need: OUR LADY OF LIFE MINISTRY: We meet monthly for prayer and support of local life needs. Hotline for those in need: Sisters of Life Mission: Birth Right: Good Counsel: DIRECTORY OF ACTIVITIES Adopt-A-Night (feeding homeless)...lacolla@optimum.net --- Vivian LaColla Adult Faith Form Parish Office Altar Linens Geraldine Natale Altar Rosary Society Betty Perrino Altar Servers Parish Office Baking Lorraine Travia Baptismal Program Deacon Bob Bereavement Grp /bktbereavement@optonline.net-Bible Study Julie Borges Blood Drives Dusty Maiolo Chapel/Church Cleaners Parish Office Church Decorators Cathy Varano Cursillo Ginger Fisher Ecumenical Group Dave Borges Eucharistic Adoration Dave Borges Eucharistic Ministers Dcn. John McCormack Fund Raising Thomas Beresford Gardening/Landscaping Dennis Rosenfeld Hospital/Homebound Visits Dcn. John McCormack Hospitality Andrea Cirone Joyful Noise x Heidi Reale Kateri Can Cook Ellen Newhard Knights of Columbus /kmhudson3@gmail.comLectors Dcn. John McCormack Liturgical Minister Schedule Denise Casey Marriage Enrichment /kmgautla@sbcglobal.net/M.Gaughan Midnight Run Parish Office Military Families Support Loretta Ryan Music Ministry/Youth Choir nina.ricci@saintkaterimusic.org---nina Ricci Pancake Breakfast Robert & Ellen Newhard Parent-Child Connect.meganzupan@yahoo.com Megan Zupan Parish Activities Ed & Laura Leahy Parish Council Christina Kirschner Prayer Network.prayerchain@yahoo.com/ Nancy Vaughn Prayer Shawl Ministry Judy Horton R.C.I.A x2...saintkateriparish.com/rcia parish Office R.C.I.A. for Teens x3/sktfaithform@optonline.net----heidi Reale Religious Education/Family Catechesis x heidi Reale Respect Life..sktforlife@optonline.net------Andrew Humphreys Silver Linings Leisure Club mlbiasotti2000@aol.com mary Biasotti Spirit Wind Prayer Group Pat Mackey St. Vincent de Paul Joyce Pfirman Teen Music Ministry.nina.ricci@saintkaterimusic.org Nina Ricci +TLC+ Teen Group /dpbellcma@gmail.com--Dave & Kathy Bell Ushers/Greeters Deacon Anthony Vacation Bible School Judy Horton Widows & Widowers Club Joan Lee Prayer to Saint Kateri Tekakwitha St. Kateri Tekakwitha, favored child and Lily of the Mohawks, I come to seek your intercession in my present need: (mention it). I admire the virtues which adorned your soul: love of God and neighbor, humility, obedience, patience, purity and the spirit of sacrifice. Help me to imitate your example in my state of life. Through the goodness and mercy of God, Who has blessed you with so many graces which led you to the true faith and to a high degree of holiness, pray to God for me and help me. Obtain for me a very fervent devotion to the Holy Eucharist so that I may love Holy Mass as you did and receive Holy Communion as often as I can. Teach me also to be devoted to my crucified Savior as you were, that I may cheerfully bear my daily crosses for love of Him Who suffered so much for love of me. Most of all, I beg you to pray for me that I may avoid sin, lead a holy life and save my soul. Amen.

2 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday------October 29 9:00 am All Parishioners Tuesday------October 30 9:00 am Michael Molinaro By Diane McCoach Wednesday- October 31 9:00 am Anna Piscitelli By Betty Perrino 7:00 pm Tony Mastreani & Emery Wisell By Sally Thursday-----November 1 All Saints 9:00 am Diana Schopen By her friends at St. Kateri 5:15 pm Rose Romano John and Denise Romano Friday November 2 All Souls' Day 9:00 am All Souls Saturday-----November 3 St. Martin de Porres 9:00 am Noreen Whalen By Maureen 5:00 pm Cory & Ann Pruner By the Pruner Family Sunday November 4 9:00 am James Holtman By Pat & Kelly Curran 10:30 am Francis Casey 12:15 pm Joseph Garan By the Portaro Family 5:30 pm Elsa Indiana León de Vargas By Fran Caracappa ALL SAINT'S DAY A Holy Day of Obligation There will be a 7 pm vigil Mass on Wednesday, October 31 st, and a 9 am and 5:15 pm Mass on Thursday, November 1 st. THE POWER OF PRAYER If you would like to have your name, or know someone who has given permission to have their name, added to the prayer list, contact Nancy Vaughn, prayerchain@yahoo.com. Please pray for those who are ill: Janet Abel, Frances Bianco, Julie Borges, Denee DeVizio, Jeffrey Hynard, Irene Jackson, Dariana Jimison, Denise Bell Koller, Kate Madigan, Jessica Nenni, Barbara Retzer, Ward Reynolds, Joanne Strutt, Timothy Tallo, Antonia Tenuta, Mia Torzilli Please pray for our parishioners serving in the military: Mark Baaden, Jamie Babon, Henry Borum, Michael Baibagallo, Matthew Donnellan, Cory J. Espejo, Timothy Fay, Thomas Finn, Nicholas Goldberg, Brandon Gonzalez, Matthew Howard, Kenneth Jablecki, Matthew Jenkins, Justin Merritt, Joseph D. Nani, Vincent Nichtern, John Reale IV, Sean Suppo, James Tindall, Matthew Walsh PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED Pray for the repose of the souls of our deceased parishioners, especially Thomas Ferraiola and for God s comfort for their families. PARISH ACTIVITIES Monday-----October 29 10:00 am Parent Child Connection F.F. Building: St. Therese 7:30 pm Confessions Chapel 7:30 pm Adoration Chapel Tuesday-----October 30 7:00 pm Spirit Wind Prayer Grp. Chapel Wednesday-October 31 9:30 am Confessions Chapel 9:45 am Senior Stretch Class Church Meeting Room 7:30 pm True Reformers (Formed w/fr. MacDonald Church Meeting Room Thursday----November 1 1:00 pm Fall Bereavement Support Grp. Chapel & Church Meeting Rm. 7:00 pm Fall Bereavement Support Grp. Chapel & Church Meeting Rm. 7:00 pm Adult Bible Study F.F. Building: St. Patrick 7:00 pm RCIA F.F. Building: St. Paul Friday November 2 3:00 pm First Friday Adoration Chapel Saturday----November 3 4:00 pm Confessions Chapel FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION November 2 nd 3:00-7:00 pm ALL SOULS' DAY MASS 9 am, Friday, November 2 nd. PARISH INCOME REPORT Last week's in-pew collection:$ 7, Last year's in-pew collection: $ 9, NOVEMBER 4, 2018 LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE Mass Lector Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers Saturday 5 pm - Fr. Pancrose Bernard Zerfas Jean Bartoes, Andrea Cirone, Cheryl Gallina, Cindy McKinney, Debbie Scianimanico Madeline Murnin, Declan Wood, TBD 9 am - Fr. MacDonald Family Liturgy 10:30 am - Fr. Pancrose Tony Pulliam 12:15 pm - Fr. MacDonald Carl Garofolo Jr. 5:30 pm - Fr. Pancrose Peter Bodnar III Dave Borges, Ray Cavallo, Debbie Outman, Lorraine Travia, Joe Whitton Rich Hagen, Kathleen Jastrzembski, Barbara Kierstead, Geraldine Natale, Greg Wiley Christine Ryan, Roseann Schillaci, Maximillian Torres Andrea Loussedes, Ann Mulvey, Judy VanDeVen, TBD, TBD Jordan Fisher, Jakub Mlynarski, Martin Mlynarski Brendan Bisceglia, Julia Jastrzembski, TBD Evan Chietro, Brooke Tobin, Kailey Torres Peter Bodnar IV, Phoenix Ebel LaPolla, Nadia Zerafa

3 From the Pastor's Desk... To tell you the truth, it wasn t even three hours after arriving at Spring Lake for the Pastors Conference, I began to miss our parish. I reached at 4:30 pm. After registration, I joined for evening prayer at 4:45 pm followed by dinner. At 7:30 pm, I was thinking about Monday Adoration, confessions and Benediction in our Chapel. I have to thank Fr. Mac- Donald for taking good care of everything in my absence. The main theme of the conference this year was Evangelization in Difficult Times. Mrs. Julianne Stanz, the director of Evangelization in Green Bay diocese, was the main speaker. She shared her experience of encountering Christ during her teenage years in Ireland that led to her conversion and commitment to Christ. She pleaded with all of us to preach Christ from the heart, not from the head, to live with Christ and lead our flock to live with Christ. It was very inspiring to all. I wish she would come to preach in our Church. We had absolutely gorgeous weather all three days, sunny, cool and close to the beach. Many of us used the break in the afternoon for a walk on the boardwalk. But I think, I would prefer our landscape with all the hills surrounding us. We may not realize it, but we are truly blessed with hills and valleys. Enjoy them. Cardinal Dolan engaged us for one afternoon with his appreciation for our ministry and presenting us with all the problems and struggles of our great Archdiocese in these difficult times. He invited us to trust in Christ and commit fully to his Body, the Church. On the last day, our priests wellness coordinator, Deacon Steve DeMartino gave us a few tips to keep ourselves fit spiritually, emotionally, physically, intellectually, and psychologically. On Thursday, I made a request to the Pastor of Our Lady Queen of Peace, whether I could stay for a night and offer Morning Mass. I spent the night in the Rectory and offered the 8:30 Mass. They were truly surprised to see me. I had a lovely time visiting them and offering Mass for them. It was a great week with plenty of blessings. Now, I am back with you. Thanks be to God. NOVEMBER HEALING MASS A healing Mass, with a free flow of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, will be held Tuesday November 6 th at St. Kateri Parish. Guest Celebrant will be Fr. Giuseppe of Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in Newburgh. Praise and worship begins at 7 pm; Mass at 7:30. Adoration and individual prayers for healing follow Mass. The event is sponsored by Spirit Wind Prayer group of St. Kateri Parish. All are welcome. Weather cancellations follow Arlington school district after school directives and are announced on WHUD FM. For details, call Pat or Joe at ST. KATERI PARENT-CHILD CONNECTION This week: All Hollow's Party/All Saints. Costume optional. We meet on Monday's from 10-11:30 am in the Faith Formation Building. Contact Megan Zupan at meganzupan@yahoo.com. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Important Reminder - Classes are NOT in session on Wednesday, October 31 st. Confirmation Students The last Confirmation retreat, for 9 th grade students, is on Saturday, October 27 th (for students with last names McGee - Z), the retreat is from Noon 6 pm, starting in the Church Meeting Room. Students should have something to eat before coming to the retreat. We will have our Lunch break at around 2:30 pm, consisting of pizza, chips, water and some type of dessert goodie. The retreat ends after Mass. All Saints Day Mass, Thursday, November 1 st All grades will be attending the 5:15 Mass with their class. Drop off and Pick up will be in the Faith Formation Building, as normal. Family Liturgy On Sunday, November 4 th, Deacon John McCormack will be conducting Family Liturgy during the 9 am Mass with Mrs. Dorothy Byrne s 5 th grade class. Come and experience the Gospel acted by our students! You can also enjoy the Pancake Breakfast following Mass, hosted by the TLC group! 7 th and 8 th grade Trip to NYC, November 6 th Please return permission slip, with payment, to the Religious Education Office as soon as possible; forms were due October 25 th. Office Hours Mondays and Wednesdays 10 am 8 pm, Tuesdays 10 am 7 pm, Thursdays 1 7 pm TLC + TEENS LOVING CHRIST + TLC The tri-parish Youth Group, meets after the 5:30 pm Mass at St. Kateri from 6:30-8 pm in the Church Meeting Room. All teens in 9 th -12 th grade who wish to attend are welcome. For questions, contact Fr. MacDonald at the Parish Office. Upcoming +TLC+ events: Sunday, October 28 th - General Meeting Sunday, November 4 th - Pancake Breakfast Sunday, November 11 th - General Meeting Sunday, November 18 th - General Meeting FORMED Enjoy the free parish subscription to formed.org. Register with parish code ZHXWPZ to access October features such as the movies: Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told and The Rosary, listen to: Brother Francis, for children, watch: The Rosary: A Special Way to Pray for Children, and for Spanish, watch: Clara y Francisco. RCIA This week's topic: Knowing the Faith, Episode 5; Who is Jesus?. Visit saintkateriparish.com/rcia. ST. KATERI BIBLE STUDY The St. Kateri Bible Study meets every Thursday, 7-9 pm in the Faith Formation Building. Study will continue on Scripture and the Sacraments. Call Julie,

4 Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church FORMED.ORG SERIES - TRUE REFORMERS: SAINTS OF THE CATHOLIC REFORMATION Church of St. Kateri Tekakwitha La Grangeville, NY Fall 2018 Adult Faith Form Series, Fr. Matthew Mac Donald True Reformers: Saints of the Catholic Reformation is a study series on FORMED.org that is crafted to teach about those who led the Church s rebirth from the ashes of confusion caused by the Protestant Reformation. In these six sessions, participants will learn about the true benefactors of the human race: the saints. The saints of the Catholic Reformation show us just how powerful and beautiful is the human heart s free response to God s generous grace. Please join us on Wednesday Evenings from 7:30 pm 9:00 pm in the Church Meeting Room at the Church of St. Kateri for each episode of this series. Our schedule of dates for this series will be the following: Wednesday, November 7: Saint Francis de Sales Pastor of Souls All are welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Matthew MacDonald at the Parish Office. LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA CDS MEMORIAL MASS Order CDs at saintkateriparish.com. Call Dusty Maiolo for information at The Annual Memorial Mass for all deceased children will be on Friday, November 2nd at 7:30 pm at St. Columba Church. We welcome all parents, grandparents, relatives and friends who have experienced this loss. Please join us as we draw strength from the Eucharist, the Word of God and our mutual support. Call Deacon Alvarado, BE A WTINESS TO LIFE Allow the Lord to work through YOU to change hearts and minds to support life as you participate in the Life Chain held on Church Street in Poughkeepsie (between Market & Academy Streets.) Sunday, October 28th; 3:30-5 pm. A Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful event that enables you to be a witness to the sanctity of human. Signs provided. No graphic or political signs. For more information, call FIRST SATURDAY CLUB HONORING THE BLESSED MOTHER FOR AND BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES The First Saturday Club will be held on Saturday, November 3rd, at St. Martin de Porres, Cedar Valley Road, Poughkeepsie. The Rosary will be said at 10:30 am followed by Mass at 11:00 am. A luncheon, prepared by the Host Parish, will follow after the Mass. For further information, contact JoAnn at or Elizabeh at FALL 2018 CURSILLO WEEKENDS Mt. Alvernia Retreat Center will have the Women's Weekend, November 15th-18th. Call Ginger, FAMILY & FRIENDS SERVICE RETREAT NOVEMBER 2ND - 4TH This interactive and relational service retreat generates transformation within families and empowerment of those served. Includes theological reflection of work and relation to global poverty and impact, as well as prayer services, Mass, fun team building activities and fantastic meals. Individual price (youth or adults) $125; Family price (two or more, parent/child) $90 per person; non-refundable deposit of $60 (checks made to CYFM) and original application must be received by October 16th. Visit cyfm.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flocknote: CYFMGarrison. Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries, 781 Route 9D, PO Box 192, Garrison, NY (845) ST. MARY'S HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR Saturday, November 10th, 9 am - 3 pm, 2 Convent Ave., Wappingers Falls. Many vendors and specialty items. A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Bartimaeus, a blind man, son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging. On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me. Jesus stopped and said, Call him. He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Jesus said to him in reply, What do you want me to do for you? The blind man replied to him Master, I want to see. Jesus told him, Go your way, your faith has saved you. Immediately he received his sight and followed Him on the way. The parable of the Good Samaritan told on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho. It was a story of compassion. Today we have the meeting of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, that took place on that road. He heard it was Jesus, and called out to Him in his need. The dialogue was simple and clear. What he needed and Jesus response. How many other Bartimaeus are there in our own time? People, described by Pope Francis as marginalized sitting on the side. They too want to hear of Jesus, cry out to Him in their pain, and seek the compassion, help and mercy of Jesus. It might seem easy, to cross to the other side of the street, to speed up, or ignore the cry. Is that the Christian response? In the mail each day, on the television, there are continued requests for the kindness and mercy of Jesus. The requests for donations grow and the hurts of others tug at our hearts and purse strings. We cannot respond to all requests, but we can as Jesus did. The faith of Bartimaeus restored his sight and he followed Jesus on the way. The hand of Jesus reaching out and responding to one more request can make a big change in the life of someone else.

5 TRI-PARISH NEWS: ST. COLUMBA, ST. DENIS, ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA IMERCY: THE DIVINE HOTSPOT A parish mission directed by Fr. Bill Garrott, OP St. Columba Church, Hopewell Jct., November 5-7, 7:30 pm Monday Evening: imercy: The Father Blesses Tuesday Evening: imercy: The Son Heals Wednesday Evening: imercy: The Spirit Strengthens ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY Our Annual Holiday Craft Fair is on Saturday, November 3 rd at St. Denis/Columba School. If you have a new or fairly new item for our Treasure Chest Table, please mark it Craft Fair, Treasure Chest and bring it to St. Columba Church, to the room to the left as you enter the Church. Please call Betty Perrino at for more information. The prizes and winners of the raffle will be announced a the end of the Craft Fair. The winners need not be present. STORYTIME Students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 2 are invited to a special Thanksgiving Edition of Storytime on Saturday, November 10 th, from 10 am 12 noon at St. Denis-St. Columba School. Storytime features singing, dancing, puppets, interactive storytelling and music. It s a continuous program, so come when you like and leave when you must. Storytime is open to all local children so bring a friend! ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEWS This week the pantry needs: Progresso/Chunky Soup, canned potatoes, pudding, and deodorant (women and men). The next meeting is Wednesday, November 14 th, at 7 pm in St. Denis-St. Columba Convent Mtg Room. Visit svdpfoodpantry.org THANKSGIVING BASKETS As we prepare to give thanks to the Lord at Thanksgiving, please consider helping provide a holiday meal basket for those 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 and 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 NOVEMBER 18 th, BETWEEN 10 am -12 NOON AT ST. COLUMBA CHURCH. Baskets are blessed at 1 pm and disbursement will follow. If you can donate a basket, please call Linda at The SILVER LININGS LEISURE CLUB ACTIVITIES Upcoming activities include the following: Wednesday, October 31 st : Our weekly Senior Stretch Exercise Class, 9:45-10:30am in the Church Meeting Room. Free and fun! Monday, November 5 th : Movie Monday, featuring Paul, Apostle of Christ, with Jim Caviezel and Olivier Martinez and James Faulkner. 107 minutes. Refreshments beginning at 9:30am in the Church Meeting Room; movie begins at 10am. Thursday, November 29 th, Catholic Classics Book of the Month Club, 10-11am in the Faith Formation Building. We'll discuss He Leadeth Me, by Walter Ciszek Thursday, December 13 th : Save the date! We'll return to the Clove Creek Dinner Theatre in Fishkill to see the matinee showing of Miracle on 34 th Street. More details will be available next week, but reserve a seat with Mary if interested in attending. Contact Mary Biasotti, mlbiasotti2000@aol.com, or THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Jeremiah speaks of God reuniting the people of Israel after their exile. He states that although they departed in tears, God will lead them all back and protect them, because he is father to Israel. Second Reading: Hebrews 5:1-6 Each high priest is taken from among people and offers sacrifices for their sins. High priests do not choose to take on this honor, but are chosen by God. Even Christ did not choose this office, but was chosen by God to be a priest forever. Gospel: Mark 10:46-52 A blind beggar approached Jesus and pleaded that Jesus heal him. Jesus called the man over and said, Your faith has healed you. The man immediately received his sight and proceeded to follow Jesus up the road Bon Venture Services, Inc.