St. John the Evangelist Parish

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1 St. John the Evangelist Parish 915 Route 212, Centerville, Saugerties, NY Phone: Fax: web: FATHER WILLIAM F. WOODRUFF, PASTOR MSGR. WILLIAM E. WILLIAMS, PASTOR EMERITUS DEACON ROBERT CRANSTON MASS SCHEDULE: Handicap Accessible Saturday- 5:00 PM, Sunday- 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM Daily: Monday-Thursday & Saturday - 8:30 AM, Morning Prayer 8:15 AM Holy Days: Please check bulletin CONFESSIONS: Saturday 3:30 to 4:30 PM ALTAR ROSARY: President: Donna Anderson ( ) Meets the first Wednesday of the month ALTAR SERVERS: Coordinator Joan Jensen ( ) BAPTISM: Baptism upon request. Preparation required. Leaders in preparation: Patricia & Gary Moore ( ) CATHOLIC SCHOOLS: Coleman Catholic High School ( ), Kingston Catholic School ( ) COMMUNITY ACTION / FOOD PANTRY: Maria Granda ( ) COUNCIL OF CHURCHES: Marilyn Washer ( ), Maureen Rothe DEANERY: Frankie Cullen ( ) LAY TRUSTEES: Bill McKenna ( ), Bob Howe ( ) LITURGY COMMITTEE: Robert Howe ( ) MARRIAGES: By appointment. Please make arrangements at least six months prior to wedding. Preparation is mandatory. MINISTRY TO HOMEBOUND AND ELDERLY: Eileen Oswald ( ) MUSIC MINISTRY: Kelly Rea ( ) OPERATIONS: Robert Gauvreau ( ) SPIRIT OF LIFE PRAYER GROUP: Fr. Woodruff ( ) Meets Tuesdays 7:00 PM & first Sunday of each month at 12:00 to 1:00 PM (Instructional Prayer Meeting All are welcome!) PARISH COUNCIL: Fr. William Woodruff ( ) PARISH NURSE: Anne Grunbaum ( ) RCIA: Deacon Robert Cranston ( ) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Coordinator Joan Corton ( ) RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE: Joseph Defino Sr. ( ), Barbara O Reilly ( ) SECRETARIES: Joan Jensen ( ), Barbara Renner (8:30 AM 8:30 PM Only ) ST. JOHN S CHURCH STORE: Elaine Arvidson ( ), Angela Mastrachia ( ) VOCATIONS: Pat Fitzsimmons ( )

2 ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH Saturday 8:30 Michael Kirlauski (Anniversary Remembrance) - Req. by Alice & Michele Kirlauski 5:00 Renee Baker Req. by Fran & Ray Andreassen Sunday 8:30 All The People of The Parish 10:30 Alice Zelasko Req. by Mary Mayone Monday 8:30 Special Intention Tuesday 8:30 Special Intention Wednesday 8:30 Special Intention Thursday 8:30 Special Intention Friday 8:30 Holy Communion Service Saturday 8:30 In Celebration of The Birthday of Iris Defino Req. by Joe Defino Sr. 5:00 All The People of The Parish Sunday 8:30 Margaret Howe (Birthday Remembrance) - Req. by Her Family 10:30 Alice Zelasko Req. by Donna Anderson & Marilyn Washer SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES- Mon Saint Monica Tue Saint Augustine, Bishop & Doctor of The Church Wed The Passion of Saint John The Baptist 20-WEEK CLUB WINNER The 17th winner of $100 in our 20 -Week Club was Michael Oliveri. Also, there is one opening in our next club, if you would like to become a member, please contact Barbara Renner at ARE YOU IN NEED OF THE HEALING POWER OF JESUS IN THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK? Sunday, August 26th at the 10:30 Holy Mass we will be anointing those who need the strengthening power of Jesus and the grace of the Holy Spirit in their time of sickness or notable weakness. Elderly people (those over 60) may be anointed if they are notably weakened even though no serious illness is present. This Sacrament can be received by all baptized who are physically, emotionally, or spiritually sick; especially children. This Sacrament is used to comfort the sick in time of anxiety and to encourage them to fight against illness and perhaps, restore them to health. The concern of Christ for the bodily and spiritual welfare of those who are ill is the common responsibility of all Christians. All can pray and through these prays of encouragement and faith help the sick to unite themselves with the sufferings of Christ for the good of God s people. These prayers may also lead to healing physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The letter of St. James states that the sick are to be anointed in order to raise them up and save them. By the grace of the Holy Spirit the whole person is sustained by trusting God and strengthened against the temptations of the evil one and against anxiety over death. This is a Sacrament to help people live fuller lives as Jesus said that He came so that we might have life to the full. INSTRUCTIONAL PRAYER MEETING- Will take place Sunday, September 2nd at noon. The topic of discussion is The Blessed Virgin Mary. Come learn more about your Catholic Faith. This discussion will be led by Fr. Bill. Question and Answer period to follow. CHICKEN BARBEQUE Will take place on September 19th at the Plattekill Reformed Church from 5 to 7 PM. PARISH APPRECIATION PICNIC The picnic will take place on September 9th at 1 PM under the pavilion at the Centerville Firehouse. You do not need to bring anything, it is entirely free. It is Fr. Bill s way of showing his appreciation to everyone in the parish, for all we do and for who we are. Denise Dudzic will take your reservations for the picnic, call RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS- Registration has begun for our Religious Education Program. Our program is open to all children from Grades 1 st through 9 th grade. Please stop by the church or rectory office for a registration form or call Joan Corton at for more information. Our program will be meeting on Mondays from Grade 1-6 from 6:05 to 7:35 PM. Seventh and Eighth Graders will continue their program in modular form. Come join us! CATECHIST S MEETING September 13th at 6:00 PM. THANK YOU To Kathy Carroll and Angela Houlihan for their donation of six desk staplers, staples and staple removers for our Religious Education Program. Your generosity is much appreciated! FUNNY SIGNS In a taxidermist s window: stuff! We know our YOU KNOW YOU-RE GETTING OLD WHEN Happy hour is a nap! YOU DID IT FOR ME- If you know of someone who would enjoy a visit, call or card from their fellow parishioners, please call the church office ( ) to let us know. Ronald Smokey Woods Betty Cotich Dan Kelly Ten Broeck Commons, Lake Katrine Judy Fiero The Pines 154 Jefferson Heights, Catskill Fr. Al Pizzuto The Cardinal Egan Pavilion 5655 Arlington Avenue, Bronx, NY Msgr. Williams 131 Rymrock Road #42, Kingston, NY

3 THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in the Good Lord, I am writing a short letter to you as a reminder of upcoming parish events. This Sunday, August 26 th, at the 10:30 A.M. Holy Mass, it will be my honor and joy to do the annual Anointing of the Sick Holy Mass. It will take place after the homily. Those who qualify for the Sacrament are any Baptized Catholic who is at least seven years of age who has a serious illness and/or suffering from the effects of aging. The Anointing of the Sick Sacrament gives sanctifying grace and, if it be best for the eventual salvation of one s soul, can give physical, mental, and/or emotional healing as well. Next Sunday, September 2 nd, there will be the Instructional Prayer Meeting with the topic: The Blessed Virgin Mary. It is from Noon until 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel portion of the Church building. Labor Day is next Monday, September 3 rd, and you are most welcome to the 8:30 A.M. Holy Mass. THE ULSTER VICARIATE RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE - Will hold its Annual Celebration of Life Mass & Dinner on Friday, October 12th. Mass will be at St. Joseph s Church in Kingston at 5:30 PM. Dinner will be at the Best Western in Kingston at 6:30 PM. The cost of the dinner is $30 per person. The guest speaker while living and working in a Lay Prayer Community at Covenant House in Time Square New York, Christopher Bell, saw a tremendous need to help single mothers and babies. At this time Christopher met Fr. Benedict Groeschel CFR. Together they began a unique comprehensive program dedicate to care for single mothers before, during and after the births of their babies. Christopher Bell and his wife have been given many Pro-Life awards individually and as a couple. More importantly they were very privileged to meet Mother Teresa in New York and Pope John Paul II in Rome. They are grateful to God for their seven children who came by birth and adoption and for their recent granddaughter. For reservations, or if you are unable to attend and would like to send a donation, call Barbara O Reilly at THE BOOK CLUB AT ST. JOSEPH S PARISH- Invites you to an evening with Sr. Carol Perry The topic: Walking in Paul s Sandals. This will take place at St. Joseph s Church in Kingston on Monday, September 17th at 6 PM. The event is free. FAMILY DAY-MAKING EVERYDAY SPECIAL Is the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse s initiative to promote simple, everyday things parents can do to build a strong, healthy relationship with their kids that prevents future drug use. Family Day will be celebrated nationwide on Monday, September 24th. To learn more, visit WHAT S PURGATORY ALL ABOUT? Free showing of documentary PURGATORY: THE FORGOTTEN CHURCH uncover the mystery, meaning and hope of purgatory! By award-winning writer and director, Franciscan Friar John Clote. This will take place at St. Francis de Sales Parish Hall, 109 Main Street, Phoenicia, NY on Sunday, September 16th from Noon to 2:30 PM. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call Pam at or Liz at On Sunday, September 9 th, there will be two events. The 8:30 A.M. Holy Mass will have a Special Momento in Appreciation of All Past and Present Parish Council Members. Then, starting at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 9 th, at the Centerville Firehouse grounds, there will be the Sixth Annual Parishioners Appreciation Picnic. You are most welcome to call Denise Dudzic for a reservation to the picnic; her phone number is in this bulletin. You are most welcome to attend the next Parish Council meeting on Monday evening, September 10 th, at 6:30 P.M. in the Church Hall; it will be a reorganizational meeting and I need your input; there will be refreshments as well. The Catechists Meeting is on Thursday, September 13 th, at 6:00 P.M. in the Church Hall. I welcome you to all of these events. Sincerely, with prayers, Father Bill Woodruff BIBLE STUDY Is held at Immaculate Conception School in Kingston each Thursday evenings until October 4th and then again from October 18th to December 13th at 6:30 PM. If six or more people are interested, they will also offer this same Bible Study Program at an earlier time in the day. If interested in attending at an earlier hour, call L. Krasinski at EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS OF NEEDED- We are in need of help in the Hospital Pastoral Ministry. We need Eucharistic Ministers, people to visit patients and/or help with paperwork. This can be as little as two hours a week. If you are interested, please call St. Mary s at between the hours of 9 2 PM daily. Thank you! GET ANSWERS is a FREE telephone service available in the Hudson Valley. Call for everything from basic needs like food, clothing and shelter to legal services, drug treatment, employment support, child-care, physical/mental health resources, elder care, services for person with disabilities and more. HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT CHILDREN S GROUPS One in Dutchess County at St. Francis Day Care Center, in Poughkeepsie and one in Ulster County at Hudson Valley Hospice, in Kingston. The groups include stories, discussion, arts, and crafts, music, movement, expressive writing, and other fun activities. They are designed to concurrently address adults and children s needs and should e attended by the children along with their guardians. The groups serve Hospice families for which the group cost is free. For members of the community who would like to attend, the cost is $15 for the family. The groups meet bi-monthly on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday evenings of the month from 6 to 8 PM and include dinner. We encourage participants to commit to 8 weeks. The groups are ongoing and we accept new families throughout the year. For more information, call Ext 1145 or Ext JOKE A small boy swallowed some coins and was taken to a hospital. When his father arrived and asked how his son was doing, the nurse replied, No change yet.

4 AUGUST 26, 2018 PRAYER FOR LIFE Jesus, Mary and Joseph we love you very much. Help us spiritually adopt and protect all human life from preborn to natural death. Amen. MAKING ALL THINGS NEW God our Father, through the Gospel and the Eucharist, You bring us together as Your Church in the Archdiocese of New York. Send us Your Holy Spirit, to enlighten our minds and guide our actions as we plan for the future of parish life in this Archdiocese. Help us learn new ways to strengthen and revitalize our parish communities, and to be good stewards of the spiritual and material gifts that sustain them. Bless our work, so that our parishes may continue to witness to the truth of the Gospel, and be a sign of Your love for all people. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. EVEN FOR LEAVES By Sally I. Kennedy A few years back we had such a warm, dry autumn. The leaf colors didn't peak as in other years. That beautiful fall foliage didn't arrive in all of its splendor like some other years. It did come...just late, and slowly. The leaves had a hard time changing. Change is hard for me too. Seems the older I get, the less I welcome it. The old and familiar is so comfortable. Letting go and letting God seems to be the best way. Certainly the most painless. Probably the most effective, too. Good thing God doesn't tire of growing and changing us. He'll do it as fast as we let him. And He is never content to leave us where we are. So that means change! Change is hard...even for leaves. But it's the perfect plan. And, it's good to remember that wherever we go, God is already there. That's good news. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

5 AUGUST 26, 2018 Jesus then said to the Twelve, "Do you also want to leave?" Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God." - Jn 6:67-69 Please Pray For All Bishops, Priests, Deacons & Religious! STEWARDSHIP CORNER THE LORD HAS BLESSED US IN SO MANY WAYS Let us return to Him a fair share of THE MANY GIFTS He has already given us. July Attendance: July ,298 Attendance: July ,352 Current Month Year to Date Collections: $ 12, $ 116, Other Income: $ 7, $ 73, Total Income: $ 19, $ 190, Expenses: $ 16, $ 209, Total: $ 2, $ (18,519.35) PARISHIONER S COMMENT I have received so much from the Lord, I will gladly sacrifice to tithe. PASTOR S COMMENT He continues to show us that He will meet our needs and will not be outdone in generosity. Remember St. John s in Your Will! FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR NEXT WEEK: PEANUT BUTTER YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR: Vincent Saturn, Judy Fiero, Gene Woodruff, Jane Fiore, Peter Kandora, John Lynch, Nancy Dwyer, Claire Miller, Jack Lawler, Smokey Woods, Zac Swart, Ann Deacon, Betty Suter, Charlie Gambino, Andrea Oswald, Marion Benz, Donna Biddle, MaryLou Dengler, Hilda & Vinnie McDermott, Alma Granda, Anne Monfrini, Carol Giannelli, Baby C.J. Mayr, Joan O Leary, Deacon Ruben Lopez, Bryce Flanagan, Kirsty Stule, Bob Fenton, Hazel Walker, Dan Kelly, and Frankie Cullen.