SAINT PATRICK EUCHARIST, PRAYER & DEVOTION

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1 THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SAINT PATRICK 26 Hunter Street Highland Mills, New York Third Sunday of Advent December 16th, 2018 SERVED BY Rev. Joseph J. Tyrrell, Pastor Deacon Paul Weireter Mrs. Margie Lynch, Parish Secretary Religious Education EUCHARIST, PRAYER & DEVOTION WEEKENDS Saturday Evening Anticipatory Mass... 5:30 pm Sunday Morning... 8:00, 10:00 am, 12:00 noon Children s Liturgy of the Word, grades Kindergarten through 5th grade, every Sunday at 10:00am Mass. WEEKDAYS Monday thru Saturday... 9:00 am HOLY DAYS On the Holy Day...7:00 am,9:00 am & 7:00 pm ROSARY: Recited Mon. thru Sat. after 9:00 am Mass NOVENA: Every Monday morning after the 9:00 am Mass the Miraculous Medal Novena is prayed. FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION: Every First Friday after the 9:00 am Mass until 11:00 am concluding with Benediction. PARISH OFFICE & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Located in the Parish Center Education Building 26 Hunter Street (Mailing Address) Parish Office: (845) Religious Ed Office: (845) Fax: (845) Monday thru Thursday... 9:30 am to 3:00 pm RELIGIOUS EDUCATION St. Patrick s offers a monthly Family Based Religious Ed (FBRE) process for everyone in whatever structure of family you may have. It balances Catholic learning with Catholic Christian living. Please call Jennie for more information. PARISH WEBSITE THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Confessions are heard on Saturday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:15 pm and anytime with Fr. Joe upon reasonable request. THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Second & fourth Sundays at 1:30 pm. Expectant parents may contact the parish office to arrange for the baptism preparation session held on the third Thursday of every month. The class is held in the Parish Center Education Building, Room 7 at 7:30 pm. Adults are baptized and confirmed at the Easter Vigil after completing the process of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: A process for those who wish to learn more about the Catholic Faith, or for Catholic adults, who after being baptized as infants, wish now to receive the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. For more information, please call our Parish Office. THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: It is an honor for our parish to celebrate marriage with couples. Please contact the parish immediately after engagement to begin the preparation process. The recommended time for preparation is six months. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: If you are planning to enter the hospital for surgery, experiencing a prolonged or serious illness, or homebound, please call, or have a loved one call the parish office to arrange for the sacraments of the sick. WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS: The Saint Patrick faith community warmly welcomes you! Please introduce yourself to Fr. Joe as you leave the church so that, on behalf of the entire community, you may be welcomed. You can register at the parish office and receive any information needed from Margie, the parish secretary. WELCOME STATEMENT Saint Patrick is a Catholic Parish Catholic, from the Greek, meaning universal, international or all inclusive. So, everyone is welcome in our community, no matter who you are or where you re from, your language or your lifestyle, your age, income, creed or culture. Everyone is welcome here because this is God s house and we are all God s family.

2 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 16, 2018 MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, :00 Peter Canino by The Ward Family 5:30 James Maloney & Christine Mangan by Belle & Marty Reilly SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, :00 People of the Parish 10:00 Laura Rutishauser by Michael Comas 12:00 Alfred Valentino by The Valentino Family MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, :00 Robert Cordani by Beth & Mike Kennelty TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, :00 Joseph Kelly by Patrick Melville & Family WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, :00 Louise Brush by Earl Lynch & Family THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, :00 Alfred Page by The Family FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, :00 Jack Callan by Rose & Bob Colbert SATURDAY, DECEMBER :00 Eillen Diaz by The Mirante Family 5:30 William & Anna Vigliotti & Henry Marker by The Family SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, :00 The Unborn 10:00 People of the Parish 12:00 Joseph Mirante by The Mirante Family Children s Liturgy of the Word Mass Sunday Mass - 10:00am THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT First Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-18a Zephaniah urges the people of Jerusalem to rejoice because the Lord is in their midst. He conveys the message that God will love and protect those who have remained faithful to him. Second Reading: Philippians 4:4-7 Paul encourages the Philippians to be ready for Christ. He tells them not to worry about their concerns, but to instead ask God's help and allow his peace to fill their hearts and minds. Gospel: Luke 3:10-18 John the Baptist answers people who ask him what they should do, leading some to believe he was the Messiah. John clearly states that he will be followed by one so powerful that "I am not fit to loosen his sandal strap." 2000 Bon Venture Services, Inc. Dates to Remember Lector/Eucharistic Minister Training December 16th 2:00-4:00pm Church & Hall Reconciliation Monday December 17th 9:30-10:30am & 4:00-8:00pm Church COLLECTIONS Second Sunday of Advent December 9, 2018 WeShare December 10, 2017 WeShare Attendance: 546 4, , , , Envelope Users: 140 Baptism Preparation Class - December 20th 7:30 pm Parish Center Room 7 (New Parents) Registration Required.

3 What Do We Do? Scott Hahn Reflects on The Third Sunday of Advent The people in today s Gospel are filled with expectation. They believe John the Baptist might be the Messiah they ve been waiting for. Three times we hear their question: What then should we do? The Messiah s coming requires every man and woman to choose to repent or not. That s John s message and it will be Jesus too (see Luke 3:3; 5:32; 24:47). Repentance translates a Greek word, metanoia (literally, change of mind ). In the Scriptures, repentance is presented as a twofold turning away from sin (see Ezekiel 3:19; 18:30) and toward God (see Sirach 17:20 21; Hosea 6:1). This turning is more than attitude adjustment. It means a radical life-change. It requires good fruits as evidence of your repentance (see Luke 3:8). That s why John tells the crowds, soldiers and tax collectors they must prove their faith through works of charity, honesty and social justice. In today s Liturgy, each of us is being called to stand in that crowd and hear the good news of John s call to repentance. We should examine our lives, ask from our hearts as they did: What should we do? Our repentance should spring, not from our fear of coming wrath (see Luke 3:7 9), but from a joyful sense of the nearness of our saving God. This theme resounds through today s readings: Rejoice! The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, we hear in today s Epistle. In today s Responsorial, we hear again the call to be joyful, unafraid at the Lord s coming among us. In today s First Reading, we hear echoes of the angel s Annunciation to Mary. The prophet s words are very close to the angel s greeting (compare Luke 1:28 31). Mary is the Daughter Zion the favored one of God, told not to fear but to rejoice that the Lord is with her, a mighty Savior. She is the cause of our joy. For in her draws near the Messiah, as John had promised: One mightier than I, is coming. Altar Rosary For more information on the Altar Rosary Society, please contact Debbie Caldwell at Adult Bible Study We are in recess for the winter. Our sessions will resume in March. More details later. We meet every other Thursday, from 7:30-9:30pm, in the Religious Education Center. AA Meetings A.A. Hotline: (845) Mondays, 6:30pm 7:30pm: Closed Beginner s Meeting (open only to those who desire to stop drinking or thinks they may be an alcoholic.) Wednesdays, 6:30pm 7:30pm: Open Speaker Meeting (Everyone is welcome.) Speaker will share their experience, strength and hope. Wednesdays, 7:45pm 8:45pm: Closed Big Book Meeting (open only to those who desire to stop drinking or thinks they may be an alcoholic) Reading and discussion of the book Alcoholics Anonymous. Knight of Columbus Serve our Parish and Community The Knights of Columbus of St. Patrick's Parish is looking for a few good men. Our membership has grown significantly since our inception at the parish. If you are interested, it is an excellent opportunity to join with Father Tyrrell and many other like-minded men of the Parish. The Knights of Columbus is open to Catholic gentlemen over the age of 18. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month in the lower church hall of St. Patrick's at 8 PM. Please contact Vic Ferrarelli at (845) or via at vicx56@gmail.com Religious Education Shamrocks Program Our parish is blessed with a religious education program for children with special needs. Our Shamrocks Program offers an opportunity for children needing a small class setting to receive the religious education needed to receive The Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation. Classes are held on Sunday mornings and Monday evenings. Please call our Religious Ed office at for more information. The experience will be rewarding.

4 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR S SCHEDULE 2018 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Monday, Dec. 17th 4:00 PM 8:00 PM CHRISTMAS MASSES: Sunday, Dec. 23rd, Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Christmas Eve Masses Monday, Dec. 24th 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (Children s Choir) 10:00 PM (Choir) Youth Christmas Choir Monday, December 24, 2018 / 6 pm Mass Each year, the youth of our parish participate in the Christmas Eve Mass through the offering of their beautiful gift of music. The time has come to begin preparations for Christmas. Singers will be needed. The choir is open to students in grades Last rehearsal will be held on: Saturday, December 22, :30am-10:00am in the Lower Church Hall Although we have very talented musicians, this year s choir will include vocals only. Our rehearsal director (and contact person) is LeighAnn Incledon and she will be accompanied by Judy Manza. If you have any questions, please contact LeighAnn at leighannincledon@gmail.com. Angel Giving Tree 2018 Christmas Day Masses Tuesday, Dec. 25th 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM NEW YEAR S MASSES Monday, Dec. 31, New Year s Eve 9:00 AM Tuesday, Jan. 1st, New Year s Day 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Social Sundays at St. Patrick s Our Social Sunday gatherings are off to a great start. Once a month, on the first Sunday, parishioners are welcomed to gather, after each Mass, in the Church Hall for some coffee, tea and cookies. Chat with old friend parishioners or make some new friends. All are welcomed. We d like to thank the following groups and families for hosting our gatherings so far: Debbie Caldwell, for putting this together; Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors, of the 10:00am Mass; Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors of the noon Mass and The Hagan Family. We look forward to our next social, on January 6th, Our awesomely wonderful Choir has volunteered to host all 3 Masses. A big Thank you to them. A special Thank you to Rory Ciorciari for taking on the task of organizing volunteers each month. If you would like to host one of our Sunday Socials, you can contact Rory at: roryno1@frontiernet.net. The response to our Angel Giving Tree has been tremendous. It is wonderful to see so many families making this a part of their annual Advent tradition. Please remember that each tag represents an actual person in need. We are hoping to ensure that all wishes are granted. If you took a tag and misplaced it or are not able to fulfill that wish, please let us know. Place all gifts in gift bags and securely fasten the tag to the bag with the written side visible. Keep the ornament for your tree as a reminder of the loving gift you ve given to help someone in your community. All gifts were due back to St. Patrick s Church by Sunday Dec 9th. Theresa: tweissburg@optimum.net / CYONY Winter Track Registration Now Open Indoor Track: Starting Dec 17 *50 Per child unless enrolled in Club. Fee includes all training sessions, with Club Coaches, facility fee. *Eligibility: Boys and Girls in 3rd grade - 8th grade. *Practices will be held at Iona College and Mount St Michael Academy *Season will run from Dec 17 - March 15. *If you decide to join the Spring Club Team, 50 will carry over to Spring Fee for new members. *Winter Track hosted by the Club program will be coordinated and led by Coach Stefan Anikewich Open to: born between: 1/2/2002 and 1/1/2012 In Grades: 2 to 8 for School year. For more information or to register, visit the CYO homepage at:

5 Prayer Page Christ, Candle of Hope God, our loving Father, you sent your Son, Jesus Christ, into this world to counter all the forces of evil: sin, suffering and death, and to overcome evil with the force of good; hatred with the power of love, your great love for us in Jesus. Help us never to curse the darkness, but to join with you in bringing Your light into this world, the light that is your Son, born of the Virgin Mary, in Bethlehem. Help us to be instruments of your light and love by doing one special act of kindness or by being your special instrument of reconciliation this New Year. May the Christ Candle we light symbolize our desire to bring light into a world of darkness and hope into a world of despair. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Thoughts for Prayer The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for all that He, in His goodness, sends to us day after day. St. Gianna Molla Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry. St. Francis de Sales The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness. Pope Benedict XVI Dedication of the Day Father, I dedicate this new day to you; as I go about my work. I ask you to bless those with whom I come in contact. Lord, I pray for all men and women who work to earn their living; give them satisfaction in what they do. Spirit of God, comfort the unemployed and their families; they are your children and my brothers and sisters. I ask you to help them find work soon. By Saint Ignatius of Loyola Help with Depression O Christ Jesus, when all is darkness and I feel my weakness and helplessness, give me a sense of Your presence, Your love, and Your strength. Help me to have perfect trust in Your protecting love and strengthening power, so that nothing may frighten or worry me, for, living close to You, I shall see Your hand, Your purpose, Your will through all things. By Saint Ignatius of Loyola For Children: Quick Prayer Lord help me to remember that nothing is going to happen to me today that You and I together can t handle. Angel of God Angel of God, my Guardian dear, to whom His love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Prayers came from My Catholic Life! A journey of personal conversion! Go to:mycatholic.life

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