Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church January 8 th, 2017

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1 January 8 th, 2017 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 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/Bible Study Julie Borges Altar Linens Geraldine Natale Altar Rosary Society Betty Perrino Altar Servers Parish Office Baking Lorraine Travia Baptismal Program Deacon Bob Bereavement Group Lorraine Travia bktbereavement@optonline.net Blood Drives Dusty Maiolo Chapel/Church Cleaners Mary Covucci Church Decorators Cathy Varano Cursillo Tony Martino Discover Christ Julie Borges Ecumenical Group Dave Borges Eucharistic Adoration Dave Borges Eucharistic Ministers Dcn John McCormack Faith Formation/Family Catechesis x Heidi Reale Fund Raising Anthony Cirone Gardening/Landscaping Dennis Rosenfeld Hospital/Homebound Visits Deacon Mac Hospitality Andrea Cirone Kateri Can Cook Ellen Newhard Knights of Columbus Keith McCartney kmhudson3@gmail.com Lectors Dcn. John McCormack Leisure Club.mlbiasotti2000@aol.com---Mary Biasotti Liturgical Minister Schedule Denise Casey Joyful Noise Heidi Reale Junior High Club Larry Ryan/ St. Denis Marriage Encounter Anne Anderson Men s Group Dave Borges Music Ministry/Youth Choir..nina.ricci@saintkaterimusic.org-----Nina Ricci Pancake Breakfast Robert & Ellen Newhard Parent-Child Connect...meganzupan@yahoo.com Megan Zupan kirazgorman@yahoo.com Parish Activities Ed & Laura Leahy Parish Council Noe Ramon Ilano Prayer Shawl Ministry Judy Horton Prayer Network Nancy Vaughn R.C.I.A./R.C.I.T Msgr. Desmond saintkateriparish.com/rcia Respect Life sktforlife@optonline.net------annemarie R./Cathy D./Andrew H Spirit Wind Prayer Group Pat Mackey Spiritual Life Msgr. Desmond St. Vincent de Paul Joyce Pfirman Support for Military Families John & Ruth Recchia TLC Teen Group dpbell@optonline.net ---- Dave and Kathy Bell Teen Music Ministry..nina.ricci@saintkaterimusic.org-Nina Ricci Ushers/Greeters Anthony Cirone 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------January 9 The Baptism of the Lord 9:00 am For All Parishioners Tuesday------January 10 9:00 am Michael Peter Condon Sr. & Michael Peter Condon Jr. By family Wednesday-January 11 9:00 am Fred Lawrence & Deborah Thursday-----January 12 9:00 am Donald Wisell By Sally Friday January 13 Saint Hilary 9:00 am Elaine Rippa By the Mirabella & Antonucci Families Saturday-----January 14 9:00 am Dorothy Nicely McKenna By Franca & Angelo Petrillo 5:00 pm William & Virginia Turner By the Jurina Family Sunday January 15 9:00 am Maureen Ehrhart By the Altar Rosary Society 10:30 am Nicholas Manfetano By Philip & Christine Annella 12:15 pm Natalie Ostachowski 5:30 pm Charles Koudelka By his family PARISH INCOME REPORT December 25 th, 2016 In-Pew collection: $9, December 27 th, 2015 In-Pew collection: $9, Christmas 2016 In-Pew collection: $38, Christmas 2015 In-Pew collection: $42, January 1 st, 2017 In-Pew collection: $8, January 2 nd, 2016 In-Pew collection: $11, 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, call Nancy Vaughn, Please pray for those who are ill: Julie Borges, Denee DeVizio, William Grafer, Jeffrey Hynard, Dariana Jamison, Frank Lavrigata, Kate Madigan, Patricia and Kenneth McCabe, Joseph Pellino Please pray for our parishioners serving in the military: Mark Baaden Jamie Babon, Michael Baibagallo, Matthew Donnellan, Cory J. Espejo, Thomas Finn, Brandon Gonzalez, Matthew Howard, Kenneth Jablecki, Zachery Kirchner, Joseph D. Nani, Vincent Nichtern, Sean Suppo, James Tindall, Matthew Walsh JANUARY 15, 2017 NEW YEAR'S LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE PARISH ACTIVITIES Monday -----January 9 10:00 am Leisure Club Movie Monday 7:30 pm Confession Chapel 7:30 pm Adoration Chapel Tuesday -----January 10 10:00 am Parent Child Connection F.F. Building: St. Therese 7:00 pm BSA Ad Altare Dei 7:00 pm Dutchess District Roundtable F.F. Building 7:00 pm RCIT F.F. Building: St. Nicholas 7:00 pm Spirit Wind Prayer Group Chapel 7:00 pm Parish Council Wednesday -January 11 After 9am Mass Confessions Chapel 9:45 am Senior Stretch Class 6:30 pm Church History Thursday-----January 12 10:00 am Ultreya 6:30 pm Church History 7:00 pm Adult Bible Study F.F. Building: St. Patrick 7:00 pm RCIA F.F. Building: St. Paul 7:00 pm Ultreya Saturday-----January 14 7:00 pm Marriage Enrichment F.F. Building & Mtg. Room Mass Lector Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers Sat. 5 pm - Msgr. Desmond Norman Dauerer 9 am- Msgr. Desmond Laura Leahy SPECIAL COLLECTION The annual collection for the Catholic University of America and the Catholic Communications Campaign is this weekend, January 7 nd /8 th. Patricia Lyons, Cindy McKinney, Betty Perrino, James Werber, TBD Rosemary Archer, William DeSomma, Kurtis Kotes, Debbie Outman, Alexandra Sullivan LOW GLUTEN HOSTS Low gluten hosts are available for Communion at all Masses on Msgr.'s line. Lauren D'Angelo, Angelina Dube, Maria Dube Evan Chietro, Ryan Kotes, Kayla Outman 10:30 am- Fr. Michael Mary Biasotti 12:15 pm- Msgr. Desmond Wally Guilluame Jr. 5:30 pm - Fr. Michael John Meenagh Lisa Coniglio, Kathleen Herlihy, Patrick Herlihy, Maryanne Johnson, Greg Wiley Angela Bava, Patricia Dunn, Roseann Schillaci, Bonita Meenagh, Ann Mulvey, Judy VanDeVen, TBD, TBD, Kyra Cain, Matthew Cain, Frank Casey Robbie Kelly, Kimberly Silva, Hudson Slocum Declan McComb, Rory McComb, Kailey Torres

3 PASTOR S NOTE I want to express my gratitude to everybody who made our Christmas season such a special time. Fr. Michael, our deacons and staff all put in many hours to make our celebration prayerful and rewarding. All those involved in the liturgical ministries: the great Saint Kateri Music Ministry, our Servers, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Ushers and Sacristans all put in countless hours to make our liturgies truly beautiful. Special thanks to all those who so wonderfully decorated our church and to others who helped in numerous ways. I also want to say thank you to all our parishioners who so generously donated to the Christmas collection. Finally, on behalf of Fr. Michael and myself, I want to thank all those who sent cards and gifts to the rectory. The amount of delicious homemade food was overwhelming! We will have to spend many hours working them off. Let us always rejoice in the Birth of our Savior, and may we always show that he is alive and makes a difference by our actions. A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR: FORMED FORMED is an innovative online platform with free access to a wide range of top-quality faith formation resources from Bishop Robert Barron, the Augustine Institute, Father Michael Gaitley, Lighthouse Catholic Media, and youth ministry, marriage ministry and more. A number of Spanishlanguage resources are also available. Have free access to video programs, movies, audio talks, electronic books, and downloadable workbooks at any time and on any device with an internet connection. Register at formed.org and enter code: ZHXWPZ. RCIA This week our topic is, Instructional Mass. All are welcome. Visit saintkateriparish.. ST. KATERI BIBLE STUDY The St. Kateri Bible Study meets every Thursday, 7-9 pm, in the Faith Formation Building. We are studying Luke's Gospel. For info, call Julie at LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA CDS CD's are available to order at saintkateriparish.com. Call Dusty Maiolo at CATHOLIC SCHOOLS CORNER Apply and learn about financial assistance through ApplyCatholicSchoolsNY.org, our bilingual number at , or in person at: Holy Trinity School, 20 Springside Ave, Pok, St. Denis-St. Columba School, 849 Rte. 82, HJ, St. Mary School, 2 Convent Ave, Wapp Falls, St. Mary Mother of the Church School, 106 Jackson Street, Fishkill, St. Peter School, 12 Father Cody Plaza, Pok, Touring Tuesday open house dates for all above listed schools are: January 10, 31, February 14, March 14, and April 4, from 9-11 am or by appointment. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Church History for 8 th Grade students Msgr. Desmond will be conducting classes on Church History of the Middle Ages on January 11 th and 12 th in the from 6:30-8pm. All 8 th grade students must attend one of the scheduled classes, instead of going to their regularly scheduled class that week. Students who are exempt, those who attended the trip to NYC, will be notified in class prior. The 1 st Semester of Faith Formation ends on Thursday, January 12 th. Progress reports will be sent home with all students during the week of January 23 rd -28 th. 2 nd Year Students Information about First Holy Communion Mini-Retreats and Parent Meetings will be given out to all 2 nd year students this week. Each child and one parent are required to attend ONE of the sessions. Please choose a day that is not on your child's Religious Education Class: Thursday February 2 nd 6-8pm Saturday February 4 th 10 am-noon Sunday February 5 th 3:30-5:30pm Register on DOODLE by Thursday, January 26 th on our parish web-site saintkateriparish.com ->Faith Formation or directly on doodle.com/poll/phfd9u3vma7pnpfk. Office Hours Our office hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 am-8 pm, Tuesdays, 10 am-7pm, and Thursdays, 1-7 pm. 8 TH GRADE FAITH FORMATION STUDENTS Earn your Christian service hours. Please Mrs. Wendy Young at service10hours@aol.com 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. Upcoming +TLC+ events: Sunday, January 8 th - General Meeting. Special invitation to all alumni back from college. Pizza will be served. Sunday, January 15 th - Special Activity Sunday, January 29 th - General Meeting All high school teens are welcome. For +TLC+ news and forms, visit saintkateriparish.com/tlc-teen-group. CYFM LEADERSHIP TRAINING Capuchin Youth Leadership Training, January 13 th -15 th. The Leadership modules include the practical effective communication, understanding group dynamics, facilitating groups, developing and delivering effective presentations, enhancing self-esteem, and time management as well as how to combine all those skills for utilization in evangelization of authentic Christian leaders. Fee of $115 per person includes lodging, meals, and materials; application and non-refundable $60 deposit due by 1/10. GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS AND ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS! Visit cyfm.org. Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries, 781 Route 9D, PO Box 192, Garrison, NY (845) Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flocknote: CYFMGarrison.

4 Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church TRI-PARISH NEWS: ST. COLUMBA, ST. DENIS, ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEWS Thank you for your continued prayers and support. This week the pantry needs tea, mustard, bath tissue, and shampoo. If you need assistance or want to be a member of SVDP, call The next meeting is Wednesday, January 11th at 7 pm, Room 15 of the St. Denis-St. Columba School. Visit svdpfoodpantry.org. MEN S RETREAT St. Denis annual Men s Retreat will be at Mt. Alvernia Retreat Center in Wappingers Falls January It includes Mass, time for self-reflection, discussion topics and the sacrament of Reconciliation. Join other men to strengthen your relationship with God. The retreat begins Friday evening with pizza and concludes with Mass and lunch on Sunday. To RSVP, contact Al at al.ohara@ieee.org or The cost of $175 includes all meals and is payable upon arrival. Leave a $25 deposit at the Parish Office with name, address and phone number. DAYS OF PRAYER AND HEALING Days of Prayer and Healing offers an opportunity to experience the love and mercy of God and to heal the wound of abortion. The next Day of Prayer and Healing is Saturday, January 14th, and a "Spanish Day of Prayer and Healing" on Saturday, February 4th. For location and confidential registration, contact the Sisters of Life at (866) (toll free) or hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org. For information, Lumina@postabortionhelp.org or go to postabortionhelp.org. For men to register or for information on "Days of Prayer and Healing for Men", contact Lumina at or Lumina@postabortionhelp.org GOOD NEWS FOR ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA PARISH 2016 was a record breaking year for baptism for our parish. We baptized 120 children last year - the largest number ever for us and at a time when most parishes are seeing a decline in baptisms. Please keep these families in your prayers. THE SILVER LININGS LEISURE CLUB Lots of activities are coming your way this month! All take place in the. For further info, contact Mary Biasotti, mlbiasotti2000@aol.com Wednesdays, January 11th, 18th and 25th: Senior Stretch Class, 9:45-10:30am. Monday, January 9th: Movie Monday at 10am, featuring Sophie Scholl, about a brave young woman to led a Nazi resistance movement during World War II. Tuesday, January 17th and 24th, 10-11am: The Stained Glass Windows of St. Kateri Church, a walking tour conducted by Mary Biasotti. We'll cover the main church on the 17th and the chapel, narthex and meeting room on the 24th. Light refreshments beforehand in the church meeting room. No preregistration needed. Thursday, January 26th, 10-11am, Catholic Classics Book of the Month Club. This month's selection is The Edge of Sadness, by Edwin O'Connor. FREE THROW SHOOTING CONTEST La Grange Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a Free Throw Shooting Contest Sunday, January 22nd. Registration is at 6 pm and competition is at 6:30 pm at the Taconic Fitness, 190 Old Sylvan Lake Road, Hopewell Junction. Free completion for all boys and girls ages Bring proof of age. Contact Art Holzann, , ajholzmann@gmail.com, or lagrangekofc.com BONE MARROW REGISTRY Join the national bone marrow registry. There will be a table in the narthex Sunday 1/8 after the 9 and 10:30 masses. Those who are years old may register. The gift of bone marrow could help save a life, and it only takes a swab of your cheek. Get answers to questions to get registered. ST. KATERI PARENT-CHILD CONNECTION Please join us Tuesdays, 10am-11:30am. Contact Megan Zupan at meganzupan@yahoo.com for more information. Congratulations to Those Recently Married Aaron and Deidra Hoare Jesse and Amanda Achord Frank and Danielle Rendinin Joseph and Jennifer Riccardi Kenneth and Nicole Plavchan Anthony and Kathleen Christiansen Juan and Susan Garces Alexander and Felecia Humphreys Justin and Ashley Walsh Matthew and Jennifer Sullivan Robert and Jessica Bozek Jon and Marjia Selca Joseph and Jaclyn Erving Rocco and Isabella Legato Joseph and Kimberly Carbone Justin and Natalie DeStrange James and Michelle Amodio Kyle and Maria Stahley

5 BUSES FOR MARCH FOR LIFE, JANUARY 27 TH The March For Life in Washington, DC is Friday, January 27 th. $35 for adults and $25 for students. For reservations and/or information, call Rich, , for the Wappinger's St. Mary's bus and George, , for the St. Columba's bus. Both buses will leave St. Columba Church at 5 am after a 4:30 am Mass on January 27 th. Reservations and payment are required by January 20 th. 2 PENNY SOCIAL A 2-Penny Social will be held at St. Mary's School, 2 Convent Avenue, Wappingers in the school gym on Saturday, January 28 th. Doors open at 11:30 am. Calling begins at 1 pm. Free admission. Food and 50/50 raffle tickets will be for sale. Proceeds go to the school. Contact Eugenia at or stmaryspennysocial@gmail.com CALLING ALL CATHOLIC TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Fellowship, inspiration and lunch with Reverend Fr. Brian McWeeney, Director of Ecclesial Ministries and Ethnic Apostolates, Saturday, January 28 th, 9 am-1:30 pm at the Maryknoll Society Center, 55 Ryder Road, Ossining, NY Contact Sr. Zelide Ceccagno: or Christina Barreta: artisanmusician80@msn.com A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly The Epiphany of the Lord January 8, 2017 I am sure you have heard of the ministry God in his goodness gave me in your regard. God s secret plan, as I have briefly described it, was revealed to me, unknown to men in former ages but now revealed by the Spirit to the holy apostles and prophets. It is no less than this: in Christ Jesus the Gentiles are co-heirs with the Jews, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise through the preaching of the gospel. While we recall the visit of the Magi, detailing facts of a star, gifts and a hateful king, the real meaning for us is given by St. Paul. We learn three things today, we are: 1) co heirs, 2) members, 3) sharers. An heir receives a benefit, members gain the status of belonging and sharers enjoy a common life. This details who and what we are as missionary disciples. It was not always so. The visitors from the orient represent all who believe and follow today. Jesus is the Savior of the world, of Christians, Jews, Muslims, all humankind. With reverence they brought gifts, symbolic yet real. We bring the gift of self, offering our gratitude for His coming, our desire to follow Him more closely. Like the Magi, we go to our streets and neighborhood, our barrio and homes, willing to bring our experience of Christ s presence to others. Did you discover the Christ this Christmas? Be the star to reveal Him to others. JOB FOR THE NEW YEAR The Church of St. Mary-St. Joseph in Poughkeepsie is looking for a part-time secretary with qualifications including, but not limited to, the following: Fluency in both English and Spanish (third language a plus); People skills ability to interface with co-workers, parishioners, and guests of the parish on a daily basis; Computer literacy ability to comfortably and proficiently use Word, Excel, Publisher, etc. Office skills ability to organize an office and documents (Note well: Most, if not all, written and verbal information exchanged with the parish are confidential. Therefore, the parish secretary is expected to and must exercise confidentiality in all dealings involving the parish.); Must have at least a high school diploma. Three to five years prior related experience is desirable. This position is temporary with the possibility of becoming regular. If interested, please prepare a resume, and contact Fr. Ronald Perez directly at 231 Church Street, Poughkeepsie, NY or at THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Jerusalem is extolled as a place of glory and splendor because the Lord has come to His own city. Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Paul tells the Ephesians that his special mission is to make the Gentiles co-heirs with the Jews in Christ members of the same body and sharers of the promise. Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 Herod learns that Wise Men from the East are searching for the newly born Christ Child. He instructs them to find the Child and to report His whereabouts to him. The Wise Men follow a star to the place where Mary and Jesus are and offer the Child gold, frankincense, and myrrh. They do not return to Herod but follow another route to their own country Bon Venture Services, Inc. The Epiphany of the Lord Sunday Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Monday Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17 Tuesday Heb 2:5-12; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday Heb 2:14-18; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday Heb 3:7-14; Mk 1:40-45 Friday Heb 4:1-5, 11; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday Heb 4:12-16; Mk 2:13-17