St. James the Apostle and Our Lady of the Lake/Mount Carmel is a Roman Catholic Parish with the Eucharist as the center of its life. Our mission, as disciples of Jesus Christ, is to build up the Kingdom of God by leading, nourishing and serving the community in Word and Sacrament. From the Desk of Fr. Adolphus April 30, 2017 STAY WITH US LORD JESUS Today's gospel reading begins with two disciples on the road leaving Jerusalem. They are on their way to a place called Emmaus, about 7 miles (11 km) from Jerusalem. They were on the road they are pilgrims on the road of life. Jesus is the Way, the Road. The problem is that at this moment they are going in the wrong direction. While they re walking, and talking, Jesus comes and walks with them. Luke says, "their eyes were kept from recognizing him." Not that "they failed to recognize him," but "their eyes were kept from recognizing him." In other words, it wasn t their fault, it wasn t some problem with their eyes or a lack of faith. No one s blaming them. Maybe grief or disappointment got in their eyes. After all, their hopes in Jesus have been dashed, their expectations left unmet. They d been so excited about Jesus, put so much faith in him, that when he died there didn t seem to be anything to do but leave, put it all behind them. Oh sure, there were some people who said Jesus was alive again, but who could believe talk like that? They hadn t seen him yet. So, on they walked, telling this stranger about their problems with Jesus, never suspecting the stranger was Jesus. The journey to Emmaus is for the disappointed, for those whose expectations have gone unmet. Surely everybody has walked that road some time. It s the road you walk when you don t make the team, when your candidate loses, your sweetheart won t talk to you, your loved one has died. Remember, it says "their eyes were kept from recognizing" Jesus. It wasn t that they weren t looking. They didn t recognize him until he blessed and broke the bread. Revelation comes from God, not from us. Most importantly they begged Jesus to stay with them and, guess what? He did just that. Jesus became known to them in the breaking of the bread and he will surely be made known to us in the same manner. Often in our spiritual discouragement we abandon the old for something new, or for nothing at all. Jesus has not left the Communion Table. He is always with us in the breaking of the bread, in the Holy Eucharist. For that reason, we say: STAY WITH US LORD! Readings for this week, the Third Sunday of Easter First Reading: Acts 2:14, 22-33 After the Holy Spirit descends upon the apostles, Peter preaches to both Jews and Christians. Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:17-21 Peter makes reference to the Passover when the Jews escaped from Egypt. Gospel: Luke 24:13-35 Jesus reveals Himself to two disciples on the way to Emmaus. They recognized Jesus after He took bread, broke it, and distributed it to them. Readings for next Sunday First Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41 - Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:20b-25 - Gospel: John 10:1-10
ANNOUNCED MASS INTENTIONS ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2017 RALPH SPANG BEA LEHNING SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 201 7 10:00AM 12:00AM CARMINE MAZZOLA EVELYN CAMPANA DIANE ARDIRE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES & OLL/MT. CARMEL MONDAY, MAY 1, 2017 7:30PM DANIELLE CAREY GERALD NAVES MARIA MANCINI TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 ROBERT PETER CAMPO JR. MARY L. WALSH & JAMES M. WALSH WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2017 RICHARD MCCLINTOCK SILVESTRO PALUMBO THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017 MAGARITA SANCHEZ VINCENT CIOFFI FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 FR. TIMOTHY GUNTHER ANN REIDY SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017 MARIO ANTOCI GREICO AND TREGLIA FAMILIES SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 10:00AM 12:00PM CAROL ESPOSITO KESSLER AND TRANZILLO FAMILIES ROSE CAMPAGNA JOSEPH CONNORS OUR LADY OF THE LAKE/ MOUNT CARMEL SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2017 4:00PM (LIVING) MICHELLE CAMPBELL SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2017 11:00AM 12:30PM RITA WOODS JAMES YODICE JAN SUDOL (MASS IN POLISH) SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017 4:00PM ERNEST CARAPELLA SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 11:00AM 12:30PM JENNIFER RACIOPPO FR. TIMOTHY GUNTHER PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES & OLL/MT. CARMEL (MASS IN POLISH) TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON AND A TIME FOR EVERY PURPOSE UNDER HEAVEN TIME TO BE BORN: BAPTISMS FOR THE WEEK: CHLOE GRAZYNA ZENKO TIME TO HEAL: THOSE WHO ARE ILL: TERRY SIEGEL, TERESA KOBYLINSKA, STACY BRIGANTE, WILLIAM MCGREEVY JR., JOHN MCGREEVY, KRISTEN KOMINOS, JOHN S PAGNOLI, CHARLES CLARKSON, BILL DIETERICH, MARIE BASCIANO, SAMANTHA BASCIANO, MARY BRADY, VINCE VILLANI, WILLIAM BIOLSI, GERARD BIOLSI, CLAUDE BOER, MARGARET CUNNINGHAM, PATRICIA UPTON, MICHAEL DIGNAM, THOMAS SARTORIS, TAYLOR DESALVO, SARAH FAIRBAIRN, PRISCILLA ELIZONDO, ZOFIA KOPACZ, MARK STAFFORD, SUSI SPROLE, BILL CALDERONE, PAUL JEURGENS, CARMINE STINGONE, CAMILLE SAVIOLA, MARYANN STAFFORD, RICK SCAMPOLI, ANNIE MCMORROW, PATRICIA FITZPATRICK, DYMPNA KENNEDY, JOHN KENNEDY, JAMES STEVENS, JACK MARK, STEVE MARATTO, AUDRA RIBISI, DAN CROWLEY, TINA BORG, AL CAMONICO, MICHAEL YOUNGMAN, NANCY DUGAN, MIKE SCHMIDT, WILLIE DALBON, MARY GABRIEL, JENNIFER JOHNSON, DENNIS CARABALLO,, PATRICIA VERSEA, RANDY WACHTER, AL CANONICO, MARIE DIDONATO, BETTY AUBREY, KEN HURLEY, LOUIS LEONARDI, PAUL MCSWEENEY, EDIE CASSIDY, MARK LEON HALL, NANCY STORMINGER, SHARON GUENTHNER. A TIME TO DIE: THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: KATHLEEN FLYNN A TIME TO LOVE: MARRIAGES FOR THE WEEK: CATHERINE CASTELLI AND MARK MEZZONE TIME FOR WAR: A TIME FOR PEACE: PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE IN THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY CORY JAMES ESPEJO & JASON TERWILLIGER AND TIMOTHY FAY IN AFGHANISTAN. CELEBRANTS FOR NEXT WEEK ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017 MSGR. MARTIN SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 10:00AM 12:00PM FR. KURPIOS FR. MUOGHALU MSGR. MARCHITELLI FR. MUOGHALU OUR LADY OF THE LAKE / MOUNT CARMEL SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017 4:00PM FR. KURPIOS SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 11:00AM 12:30PM MSGR. MARTIN MSGR. MARTIN FR. KURPIOS (MASS IN POLISH) WE CONGRATULATE THE CHILDREN WHO MADE THEIR CONFIRMATION THESE PAST TWO SATURDAYS.
STEWARDSHIP IN OUR PARISH BONANZA 2017 APRIL 30, 2017 COLLECTION GOLD ENVELOPES Easter (additional) Easter (ParishPay) $ 12,973.50 $ 1,221.00 $ 1,633.00 $ 2,627.50 ----------------Total $ 18,455.00 WELCOME TO THE PARISH OF ST. JAMES AND OUR LADY OF THE LAKE / MOUNT CARMEL Thank you for joining in our Eucharistic celebration. We are glad that you are here with us today, especially if you are a visitor, and sincerely hope that you will find nourishment for your faith and life here. If you have recently moved into our Parish, please introduce yourself to the priests, deacons and parish staff. You are cordially invited to register at our Parish Office at St. James. Our parish currently has 4,500 registered families. MONDAY NIGHT NOVENA MASS Each Monday evening, we gather as a community at 7:10pm to pray the Rosary together and then celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Following the Mass, we pray the Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal which affords us an opportunity to pray for our particular intentions and intercessions. All are invited. FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 30 TO MAY 6 This week s $200 Bonanza Winners are: Annmarie Tietjen Chad and Alexa Zeman Winning tickets will be re-entered for subsequent drawings. Two tickets will be drawn each week for $200 prizes until November. Additionally, there will be $2,000 prizes drawn at the St. James Feast in July and on Thanksgiving Eve in November Feel free to buy the tickets for yourself or your family members; to partner with family and friends; or to sell tickets to your neighbors. Extra tickets are available in the Parish Office and School Office! Please fill out the bottom portion of the ticket(s), place it with your $50 per ticket into the envelope provided and return it in the collection at Mass, by mail, or drop it off at the School or Parish Office. St. James Youth Ministry is Calling all Students in Grades 8 to 12 THE BREAD AND WINE USED IN THE CHAPEL OF LIFE THIS WEEK IS IN MEMORY OF RUDI LAMPERSBERGER DONATED BY: BETSY, HIS LOVING WIFE THE SANCTUARY CANDLE IN THE CHAPEL OF LIFE THIS WEEK IS IN MEMORY OF ANNE WOLFE DONATED BY: BETSY LAMPERSBERGER You are never too young to change the world, you are never too young to serve the Lord! Contact our Youth Minister, Kristina Iltcheva, Kristina.iltchev@outlook.com or 917-400-2186 Unannounced Masses Deceased Kathleen Flynn, Cathy Kalmes BANNS OF MARRIAGE 1st 1st Ashley Phillips and Christopher Bosser Christie Pocco and William O Neil
ST. JAMES PRAYER GROUP The St. James Prayer Group meets every Thursday at 7:30pm in the Chapel of Life. Join us for praise and worship through song, a quiet time of scripture reading, sharing and intercessory prayer. We pray for the intentions of Pope Francis, our clergy, our parish, our own intentions and for those who have asked us to pray. The Prayer Group is open to all parishioners. Please join us for a peaceful evening away from the busyness of the day to be with Our Lord MEN OF ST. JAMES The Men of St. James come together for prayer and discussion the 2nd and 4th Saturday s at 7:00AM in the Carriage House. It is a place to re-kindle the fire that may have grown dim or just to meet other men who are also trying to be faithful Catholic men. RESPECT LIFE GROUP The Church is called to proclaim the gift of life, to serve life and to promote the culture of life. Life in abundance must be the heart of the new evangelization. Join the Respect Life Group every first Monday of each month at 7:30 for Mass and Novena. The meeting will follow in the Carriage House. Fr. Adolphus will facilitate the meetings. St. James Gift Shop We are open on Sundays from 8am-1:15pm. Stop in to look at our nice selection of gifts and cards for First Holy Communion and Confirmation including First Holy Communion white ties, rosaries, veils, and prayer books. If you would like to volunteer, or have questions regarding gift shop items, please call Theresa @ (845) 278-8033. St. James Altar Rosary Society All women of St. James the Apostle and Our Lady of the Lake/Mt. Carmel are invited to join us at our meeting on Thursday, May 11th. We will meet at 7:00pm in the Chapel of Life for Recitation of the Rosary and Benediction. Our meeting will begin at 7:30pm in Doherty Hall. Come and hear more about the Altar Rosary s role in our parish. Refreshments will be served. Any questions, please contact Barbara Howard, at 914-980-7122. ST. SEBASTIAN S TERRACE AND COLUMBARIUM 201 Purchased - 251 Niches Still Available 100 niches engraved and interred. We have celebrated Mass at the Altar of our Terrace and Columbarium many times. The price of a niche is $2,500, which gives you the right to inter the cremains of two people. If you have been thinking of purchasing a niche, call Donna McCarthy at 845-225-2079 Ext. 105, on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday to schedule an appointment. For those of you not familiar with a Columbarium, it is a Latin word, which describes a collection of niches to house urns containing, cremated human remains. They are usually inscribed with the person s name and dates of birth and death, and are constructed to serve as permanent resting places for our loved ones in a churchyard or landscaped terrace. We pray that the Lord who has blessed this project, become a final resting place for many of our loved ones. ST. JAMES PARENTING GROUP Our spring session has begun!! Parents or grandparents of infants, toddlers and preschool children are welcome! Our goal is to share ideas and grow in our faith as parents and guardians of God s children. All sessions are Thursday mornings from 9:45am to 11:00am in the lower level of Our Lady of the Lake Mount Carmel Church. $5.00 per family includes coffee, tea, snack, juice, and a craft for the kids. All families are welcome, please stop in and join us. No prior registration is required. Bring a friend! Call Monica Marsich at 225-9570, or Stephanie Nix at 225-4250 with any questions FOOD PANTRY Our food pantry is in need of the following: Shampoo, conditioner, dish soap, bar soap, paper towels, napkins, tissues, deodorant, coffee, rice, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, pancake mix and syrup, juice drinks.
St. James Garden Ministry ADULT FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM Our Garden Ministry is looking for volunteers to help our Gardner, George Knoechel on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10AM and 4PM. George has been volunteering his time and expertise for eight years. We need men and women to help George care for the grounds of St. James. If you are interested in helping to keep our grounds beautiful, please call the Parish Office, Extension 102. Saint James the Apostle Parish is offering a six- St. James Children Choir Director: Mrs. Mary Peters Marypmusic@comcast.net Sunday May 14th, 2017 (Mother s Day and May Crowning) Practice 10:15am before the Mass Mass at 11:00am in Our Lady of the Lake Church 2nd Graders are invited to come in their First Communion Outfits Children interested in being a reader as part of the liturgy should contact: Maura Crawford mcrawford@stjamescarmel.org week program each Monday, beginning April 17, 2017 from 7PM (sharp) to 8:30 PM in Doherty Hall, free of charge. Each evening will include a 30-minute video presentation by Dr. Tim Grey, Catholic teacher and evangelist utilizing the Lectio Divina method of prayer, practiced by millions today, and countless saints down through the ages. Discussion will follow. This video series is provided to us through Formed.org, our parish resource for Catholic media, videos, movies, faith development, books, and more. This program is being co-facilitated by Karen Tunney, Tracey Kane, and Lynne Diano. To register contact Karen Tunney at 845-7423255 or email her at: ktunney1@comcast.net FORMED - The Best Catholic Content The best Catholic movies, e-books, teaching series, bible study programs, videos and much more! All this is FREE to our Parish. The FORMED website has been purchased for each Parish in our Archdiocese, for all Parishioners to use. Presentations are by renowned teachers such as Bishop Robert Baron, Dr. Scott Hahn, Tim Gray and more. All you need to do is Register at FORMED.org and enter the PARISH CODE KD4HBW Come Adore the Lord with Us Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be on First Friday, May 5th, from 5PM until 10. Exposition is 5:00 PM and Benediction will take place at 9:45 PM. If you would like to sign up for a period of time to Adore the Lord, please put a check mark next to the half hour time in the book that will be posted outside the Chapel of Life. We need to be assured that our Lord will never be alone during this special time. Could you not stay awake with me one hour? were the words of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane he asks us the same question. Mother s Day Plant Sale Once again, the parish Respect Life Ministry will sponsor a plant sale on Mother s Day at St. James Church and Our Lady of the Lake/Mt. Carmel Church. Members of the ministry will be selling the plants after Masses on May 13 and 14th. A variety of flowering plants and hanging baskets suitable for gift giving will be offered for sale. The plants are reasonably priced from $5.00 to $20.00. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Sisters of Life and pregnant women in need. Any questions, please call Pat Sterzen, 225-4656.
Prayerful Yoga Class Community Trip to Mohegan Sun All Levels Welcome Join us for Relay for Life s Treat yourself to an hour filled with a focus on your faith and health. The two classes will be in Doherty Hall and instructed by Certified Yoga Instructors. On Angel s Wings Mohegan Sun Bus Trip Saturday, May 20 and 27 from 8:30am- 9:30am Payments made by Check or Cash at the Class: $10.00 per class (All proceeds donated to St. James Parish) Class Format: Begin with an Opening Prayer Yoga postures will be instructed with modifications offered (chairs will be available for those who may opt to practice with the support of a chair). Class will conclude with a Reading from the Bible or a reflection. Closing prayer Bring to Class: Yoga Mat, Towel. Water If you have any questions, please contact certified instructors John DeJulio 914-522-4733 or Diane Trabulsy 845-225-7556 Clothing Drive in Memory of Ronnie Cotter to benefit St. James School Sponsored by the Altar Rosary Society Do you have new or gently used clothing, shoes, pocketbooks, belts, blankets or comforters? We earn.15 a pound and all proceeds benefit a St. James School family in need of tuition support. You may drop your clothing to the Parish Office during the week of May 15 or directly to Doherty Hall on Sunday, May 21st. For details please contact Maria at 914-469-7410 or rea0013@aol.com. College Fair Find the college that is the right fit for you! Our Lady of Lourdes High School will host its annual college fair on Monday, May 1, 2017 from 6:30 8:30 pm. Representatives from over 55 colleges will be available to speak with students and parents. Saturday, May 13, 2017 Bus Departs at 10AM Acme in Patterson Bus Returns at 8PM Acme in Patterson $40.00 per person plus rewards: $15.00 Slot Play - $15 food Voucher Bagels on Departure, Sandwiches on Return Contact Maria, Team Captain Rea0013@aol.com or 914-469-7410. To make a donation to the team, go to Relay for Life Patterson and look up On Angel s Wings. Only 54 seats available on the bus. REVIVE! FAITH EVERY DAY! May 15, 2017, 6:00 PM - May 17, 2017 Event Location: St. Joseph's Church in Somers A three-night event coming to the parishes in our Community: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Saint James the Apostle, Saint John the Evangelist, Saint Joseph, Saint Lawrence O'Toole, Saint Patrick, and Sacred Heart. Preaching, Witness Talks, Uplifting Music, Confession, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Mass. Catholics together reviving the Catholic Faith in our region! Visit the website to learn more and watch our inspiring video message: http://faitheveryday.com/home-2/. Healing Mass A Healing Mass, with a free flow of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, 1925 Route 82, LaGrangeville. Praise and Worship begins at 7:00pm; Mass at 730pm, with individual prayers for healing following mass. All are welcome to this Eastertide celebration of the power and glory of the Risen Christ. The event is sponsored by Spirit Wind Prayer Group. Details contact Pat or Joe at 8745-4403519.
First Saturday Club for People with Disabilities The First Saturday Club will be held May 6th at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Poughkeepsie. The Rosary will be said at 10:30 am followed by Mass at 11am in the lower church. A luncheon, prepared by the Host Parish will follow after the Mass. For further information contact JoAnn, 845-462-3186 or Elizabeth at 845-454-2340. Putnam and Westchester Prayer Meetings St. James the Apostle, Carmel Thursdays, at 7:30 PM in the Chapel of Life Contact: Laura 845-225-2531 St. Patrick s Yorktown Thursday, 7:30 PM in the Parish Center Contact: Joan 914-526-6538 Holy Rosary, Hawthorne Mondays, 7:30 PM in the Church Chapel Contact: Fanny 914-769-8588 Upcoming Healing Mass St. Patrick s Yorktown Thursday, May 18, 2017 6:45 PM - songs of praise 7:00 PM Mass Individual Prayer for Healing following the Mass Celebrant: Msgr. Edward Barry Contact: Joan 914-526-6538 Mass for Couples Married 50 Years The Annual Golden Wedding Mass Celebration will be Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 2:00pm at the Cathedral of St. Patrick for couples celebrating 50 years of marriage during 2017. His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan will be the principal celebrant. The Jubilee Mass will have reserved seating for Jubilee couples. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Pat DeNota in the Parish Office to register for the Mass before Friday, May 12, 2017. This event is sponsored by the Family Life & Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of NY. Theology on Tap is back! Coming Tuesday, May 16th at 7:30pm Taormina Restaurant 59 Hudson Avenue, Peekskill Catholic in Real Life is bringing Theology on Tap back to our area! Enjoy food, drinks, and a faith-based talk. The featured speaker will be Father John DeBellis, pastor of Church of the Holy Spirit. A question and answer session will follow the talk. Open to all adults. RSVP to CatholicinRealLife@gmail.com or Meetup.com/Catholic-in-Real-Life.
The 2017 Cardinal s Annual Stewardship Appeal serves many diverse communities across our 10 counties. As disciples of Christ, we are called to help one another and be merciful, as Jesus taught us. It is only with your help that the Cardinal s Appeal continues its good work in our communities. Through our ministries and charities, the Cardinal s Appeal continues to be a beacon of hope for our brothers and sisters in faith. SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP requires many years of study and spiritual preparation. Let us show our seminarians that we support them, and are proud of their decision to dedicate their lives to serve the people of God. 2017 CARDINAL S CAMPAIGN AS OF APRIL 21, 2017 ARCHDIOCESAN GOAL PLEDGED PAID AVERAGE GIFT $ 124,500.00 $ 62,705.00 $ 47,379.00 $ 270.00 NUMBER OF GIFTS PLEDGED: 231. REGISTERED FAMILIES IN OUR PARISH: 4,700. TO DATE ONLY 5% OF OUR PARISH FAMILIES HAVE MADE A PLEDGE. PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A GIFT! Make AN ONLINE GIFT TODAY! www.cardinalsappeal.org Thank you to all those who have already responded! PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER YOUR SACRIFICE! Most Holy Stigmata Fraternity Order of Franciscan Secular Information Night If you are 18 years or older and want to learn more about the life of St. Francis you are invited to the information night on May 25, 2017. Orientation starts at 6:00pm Mass and Gathering is 7:15pm Mt. Alvernia Retreat Center in Wappingers Falls Park in the rear and come up the outside stairs. For information call Ron Revelle 845-564-4985