Sacred Heart Church 301 Ann Street Newburgh, New York 12550

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1 Sacred Heart Church 301 Ann Street Newburgh, New York Phone: Fax: Website: The Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 11, 2016 A clean heart create for me, O God, And a steadfast spirit renew within me. Psalm 51:12

2 September 11, 2016 Welcome to Sacred Heart Church Page 1 CELEBRATION OF SACRAMENTS Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM Sunday:10:00AM, 12:00PM 1st Sunday 8:00 AM Italian/English Mass Monday-Saturday: 9:00 AM in the Chapel Holy Days of Obligation: Mass times will be listed in the bulletin on the Sunday prior to the holy day. Pastoral and Administrative Staff Rev. Andrew Kurzyna, Pastor Rev. Bejoy Thomas Valliyil, CMI Parochial Vicar Peter R.C. Haight, Deacon Frank Iovine, Deacon Deacon John Sadowski - Parish Business Manager Mrs. Wendy Timperio, Secretary Regional Catholic School 24 South Robinson Avenue Mrs. Lori DiMarco-Evanko, Principal Mrs. Beth DaSilva, School Secretary Sacred Heart Religious Education Program 24 South Robinson Avenue Mrs. Lynda Piper, Coordinator Trustees Mr. Robert Ruckdeschel and Mrs. Maureen Neppl Sacred Heart Convent 15 Stori Road Sr. Alba Danese, F.M.I., Pastoral Assistant Sr. Anna Sasso, F.M.I., Pastoral Assistant PARISH DEVOTIONS Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on the First Friday evening from 7:00-9:00 PM Rosary prayed following the 9:00 AM Mass, Monday through Saturday in the Chapel. Purgatorial Society Mass: First Saturday at 9:00 AM Stations of the Cross: (Lent Only) Fridays at 7:00 PM BULLETIN ITEMS Items you wish to place in the parish bulletin MUST be submitted, in writing, to the rectory by 4:00 PM on Mondays for the following Sunday. address is sacredheart.newburgh@verizon.net Every effort will be made to get your item in the bulletin in a timely manner and as space allows. Thank you for your cooperation. BAPTISM: Communal celebrations of Baptism take place on the first and third Sundays at 2:00 PM. To arrange a Baptism, please call the Rectory. A Baptismal Instruction Session is required before the Baptism. Because Godparents play an important role in the child s Christian life and education, Godparents must be practicing Catholics who have been confirmed, are at least 14 years of age and, if married, must be in a marriage recognized by the Catholic Church. If there is a question about the suitability of someone to be a Godparent, please call the Rectory before asking the person to be a Godparent. RECONCILIATION: The Sacrament of Penance takes place on Saturdays from 4:00 to 4:45 PM. At other times, the person should make the request directly to a priest. MARRIAGE: Engaged couples should contact the Rectory at least six months in advance. Diocesan regulations require a marriage preparation program for all couples. MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND: If a parishioner is in the hospital or homebound, please contact the Rectory. Arrangements can be made for the person to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Also, Holy Communion can be brought to our homebound parishioners. PARISHIONER REGISTRATION Parishioner registration is important to the parish as well as the parishioner. All parishioners are encouraged to register. Once you have registered and continue to participate by attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist regularly; you will find it helpful for the enrollment of children in the Religious Education Program, and to obtain the necessary documents to become a Godparent or a sponsor for Confirmation. If you would like to register please stop by the rectory during regular business hours. Monday thru Friday 9am to 4pm. If you are presently receiving envelopes and would like them discontinued please call the rectory and we will assist you. ( ) KEEPING UP WITH EXPENSES The parish effort to closely manage day to day expenses continues. However, expenses such as utilities, property insurance and our archdiocesan assessment for central services (in some months totaling as much as $15,000) put a strain on our ability to keep current with all expenses. Our objective is to achieve that goal without any assistance from the Archdiocese. The continued generosity of every parishioner and increased giving whenever possible will make that possible. Thank you for your continued support. SILENCE IS GOLDEN and APPRECIATED Our Eucharistic Community invite you to be FULLY PRESENT during our Mass, we ask that you kindly turn off all electronic devices. Thank you for your cooperation.

3 September 11, 2016 Page 2 UPCOMING EVENT Please see the bulletin for more information as the date approaches Sept 10/11 Mission Appeal Outreach to Haiti MONDAY, September 12 9:00 Barbara Carson TUESDAY, September 13 9:00 Sr. Rosina Buda WEDNESDAY, September 14 9:00 Maria Bellano THURSDAY, September 15 9:00 Dr. Alfredo Quintains FRIDAY, September 16 9:00 Mary Franchini SATURDAY, September 17 9:00 Antonietta & Giullio 5:00 1. Charles and Felice Graziano 83rd Wedding Anniversary 2. Peter LeRose 3. Irene Reynolds SUNDAY, September 18 10:00 Frank Hugh Chillemi CATECHETICAL SUNDAY FAMILY MASS 12:00 Bill Pulz September 3 and 4 $6,688 Maintenance $1,439 Attendance 474 Catholic Daughters The Catholic Daughters will be meeting on Wednesday, September 14th at 7PM in the Msgr. Valastro Activity Center at Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh. We will be collecting much needed toiletries and personal items for our Armed Forces who are stationed overseas. New members are always welcome. For further information call Maureen Kelly at (845) Sept 18 Catechetical Sunday Family Mass 10AM 12:00 Noon Mass (Father Hartley Bancroft will be celebrant ) Sept19 REP Classes Resume Sept 26 Sacred Heart Regional School Golf Tournament at The Powelton Club Sept 27 Mariology Speaker Ed Mechmann 7PM Activity Center Second Collection Each year our parish is pleased to host a mission speaker as part of the Mission Appeal Co-op Program in the Diocese of Norwich. This year a representative from Outreach to Haiti will be speaking at all the Masses this weekend. We welcome Fr. Frank Rouleau a volunteer for Outreach to Haiti, who will speak about the present condition of the Haitian people and how Outreach to Haiti is helping with its many programs Outreach to Haiti is a sponsored ministry of the Diocese of Norwich, Ct. OTH is committed to serve the people of Haiti in the spirit and values of the Gospel by providing sacramental and spiritual support. This is accomplished through education, health care, parish twinning opportunities and community development for Haitians in need and hospitality to international volunteers and visitors. Outreach to Haiti provides scholarships with full school tuition for 300 students. A multifaceted medical program provides both onsite and mobile clinics. Through the twinning programs they are able to support two orphanages and a daily meal for many children. The earthquake in 2010 devastated most of Port-au-Prince including the two buildings that had been accommodating our guests and programs. After 6 years Outreach to Haiti is close to reaching its goal of rebuilding their facilities. We hope that Fr. Rouleau s talk will inspire and inform you of the plight of the Haitian people.

4 September 11, 2016 Page 3 REP NEWS The REP program will resume beginning with a Family Mass at 10AM on Sunday, September 18, Catechetical Sunday Classes will resume on Monday, Sept. 19 Tuesday, Sept 20 Wednesday Sept. 21 More information has been mailed home. All students are asked to please be registered prior to the first day of class. To complete registration, please either return the registration form previously provided by mail, bring the registration form to the REP office or call Mrs. Lynda Piper at the REP office- (845) Only those students who are already registered will begin class on the first night. Thank you for your cooperation and prompt attention to this. Catechists are needed! Please call the REP office at (845) , if interested. Sacred Heart Regional School 18th Annual Fall Golf Outing The Powelton Club, Balmville Road Newburgh, NY Family Day Family Day-Be Involved. Stay Involved, is the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse s national initiative to promote simple acts of parental engagement as key to help prevent risky substance use in children and teens. Family Day will be celebrated across the country on September 26. To learn more about Family Day and to join parents all across America in taking the Family Day STAR Pledge, log on to: Bereavement Support Group A Bereavement Support Group will begin on Wednesday, September 14, at a private home. One group will meet on Wednesday afternoons from 2 to 4 PM and another group will meet Wednesday evenings from 4:30 to 6:30 PM for a total of eight sessions. If you or someone you know might be interested in joining the Journey, please call Beverly Austin at (845) for more information. We are currently looking for golfers, advertisers and sponsors for our 18th tournament to be held on Monday, September 26 at The Powelton Club on Balmville Road in Newburgh. Our outing is well established and we have a great group of loyal golfers, we would love to make you a part of it! The tournament is a best ball event with registration beginning at 9:30AM, Putting Contest 10:15AM, Tee Off 11AM with a barbecue lunch on the turn and a scrumptious buffet dinner with carving stations. We take care of our golfers like no other tournament and have wonderful prizes, auctions and raffles. $150 per golfer, and many sponsorship opportunities. We accept donations of goods & services as well. Would you like to join us for dinner? Dinner and Prizes $65 per person. Please contact us at golfshs@gmail.com, or Marcia at (845) , Marcia.espinosa.olivia@gmail.com The following parishioners are in need of our prayers Charles and Joanna Armanda, Bette Bardin, Donna Bohomne, Deacon Dominick Casadone, Katie Cowart, Pam Denisi, Theresa Di Chiaro, Janie Favoino, Marty Finnerty, Catherine Fossella, Thomas Hare, Bernadette Gallagher, Pat Garzione, Barrington Green, Ingrassia and Brenda Hermida, Frank Honkus, Deacon Larry Kawula, Frances Marino, Tom Marino, Joann Fayo-Perry, Gloria Presutti, Art Quick,Jr., Mary Ventcenque, Marc Verlinger, Rudy Warren, Keith Weber, Xavier Villavert, Patricia Young We ask family members of those on our prayer list to please call the Rectory Office ( ) to confirm that these names should continue to remain on our list. (revised November 1, 2015))

5 September 11, 2016 Page 4 Anyone who needs to report an alleged incident of Sexual abuse of a minor by a priest, deacon, religious or lay person serving in the Archdiocese of New York is asked to contact Sr. Eileen Clifford, OP at x2949 or Deacon George J. Coppola at Both may also be reached via at victimassistance@archny.org. Information can also be found on the archdiocesan website, In keeping with archdiocesan policy regarding sexual abuse of minors, this information is provided to ensure that our children remain safe and secure. Orange County Bicycle Club & Catholic Charities Community Services Present The Orange County Country Roads Fall Foliage Sunday September 18, 2016 Register at Active.com Or follow the Link at 10, 25, 45, or 65 mile ride Ride at your own pace in the Black Dirt Region of Orange County, NY Country Roads Music Homemade Food horses, cows and camels too! MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES Please remember the following members of the armed services in your prayers Maj. Benjamin Jackman, US Army PV 2 C. J. Kozlik US Army Pfc. Nicholas Kozlik US Marines Lt. Thomas O. Mennerich US Navy Lt. Abby K. Mennerich US Navy AA Nicholas Mossa US Navy Healthy Orange Farmers Market July 5- October 25, 2016 Tuesdays 10 am to 2 pm (Green Lot Across from 141 Broadway) Between Landers and Johnston Sts. Vegetables, Fruits Honey, Eggs, Herbs Baked Goods, Polish Foods EBT, WIC FMNP, WIC Fruit and vegetable Checks, Senior Coupons and Veterans Coupons Accepted. For more info contact Meg Oakes Save the Date Monday September 19th The City of Newburgh will host a follow-up public meeting about Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) found in the drinking water and other drinking water related issues. There will be a question and answer period for attendees following the presentation. Mount St. Mary College Aquinas Hall 330 Powell Avenue-Newburgh, NY 7PM Spanish translation services will be available We ask that family members of those on our MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICE prayer list call the Rectory Office ( ) to confirm that these names should continue to remain on our list. (revised November 1, 2015) Sacred Heart Parish has a website, Facebook Page and Blog. The Facebook Page and Blog can be easily accessed from the Links provided on the website navigation bar. All questions and concerns should be directed via to our WebMaster, Charles Mahoney at charl.mahoney@gmail.com

6 September 11, 2016 The Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5 RECONCILIATION True reconciliation is emotional, dramatic, and cleansing. When two people meet heart to heart and work through old hurts, misunderstandings, and careless words, cleansing tears often flow and the encounter ends with an embrace that fills both with the warmth of a love too strong to fade. The readings this weekend assure us of this healthy release that comes with reconciliation. They give us the courage to reach out to someone with whom we need to reconcile ourselves, and give us the courage to ask for forgiveness from God, too. In the reading from Exodus, we see how God refuses again and again to give up on the Israelites. Even though they grow impatient with God and turn to false idols, God still calls them back. Luke s Gospel assures us that God rejoices when we turn away from sin. Paul s letter to Timothy encourages us, like Paul, to look back on our lives and recognize where God s patient mercy has been shown to us. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1-5; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 7:36-50 Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20; Ps 17:1bcd, 6-8b, 15; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Am 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2, 4-8; 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13 [10-13] Apostolate of Prayer Father, in your plan of salvation you provide shepherds for your people. Fill your Church with a spirit of courage and love. Raise up worthy ministers to your altars, ardent but gentle servants of the Gospel. To those clergy who have already answered your call, grant joy and perseverance in your service. Amen. Sept 12 Rev. Clifford Ekwueme Rev. Dennis Dinan Sept 13 Rev. Fernando Hernandez Deacon Richard McCarthy Sept 14 Rev. Patrick Bonner Rev. Bladi Socualaya Sept 15 Rev. Michael Palazzo Deacon Michael Brescia Sept 16 Rev. Niranjan Rodrigo Rev. Matthew Newcomb Sept 17 Deceased priests and deacons Sept 18.Cardinal Dolan Auxiliary Bishops TODAY S READINGS First Reading Because Moses interceded, the L relented and did not punish the people (Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14). Psalm I will rise and go to my father (Psalm 51). Second Reading Paul expresses his gratitude for being appointed to the ministry (1 Timothy 1:12-17). Gospel There is great rejoicing in heaven when a sin ner repents (Luke 15:1-32 [1-10]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. 9/11 REMEMBERED Fifteen years ago, the continuing TV coverage of the imploding twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York was unbearable for me, as were accounts of the crashes and destruction in Washington and the hills of Pennsylvania. The immense devastation of human life was incomprehensible. Visiting the site in New York some five years later reopened searing wounds, and overwhelmed me with immense sadness. An incursion on our soil, carefully planned and executed by foreign elements, had shattered my cherished sense of security, and provoked a frightening sense of God s absence. How could my Catholic faith tradition enable me to endure this tragedy? I knew that neither vengeance nor sweeping animosity was an option for me. You have left us crushed... covered us with darkness. We are bowed down to the ground (Psalm 44:20, 26). O L of hosts, restore us; Let your face shine upon us (Psalm 80:4). The Psalmist cries a lament, expressing the mourning of the Israelite people, the chosen of God, who had regarded themselves as untouchable and above reproach, now hurled into misery. The lament expresses a nation s agony, dares to complain against their divine protector, may even own some complicity in the misery, and finally pleads with God for deliverance. In the midst of lamenting, the faith of Israel endured, as must ours. We are as vulnerable as they were to the violence and hatred that seem to encircle us. Our demand for a divine explanation goes unheeded. Yet we have learned of the self-sacrificing heroism of many, witnessing to the finest character of our nation and of our Christian heritage. Dying for one s friends is a sacred theme in our story, epitomized in Jesus, our Savior, and extended through centuries in the grandest and noblest acts of men and women in all circumstances. In 2001 we came together as one nation under God, sharing the grief, the disillusionment, and the promise to rebuild. As today we lament our honored dead and wounded, shall we translate such agonizing emotion into a persistent pursuit of worldwide reconciliation and peace? Rev. Andrew Nelson, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.