THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SAINT PATRICK 26 Hunter Street Highland Mills, New York 10930 www.stpatrickny.org Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time August 28th, 2016 SERVED BY Rev. Charles S. Szivos, Pastor Rev. Emmanuel Anyansi, Extern Deacon Paul Weireter Rev. Gerard P. Travers, Pastor Emeritus THE SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST Sunday Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass... 5:30 PM Sunday Morning... 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon Weekday Monday thru Saturday...9:00 AM Holy Days of Obligation Vigil Mass... 5:30 PM Holy Day... 9:00 AM & 7:30 PM ROSARY: Recited Monday thru Saturday 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 Located in the Parish Center next to the C.C.D. Office.928-6027 928-2982 - fax Monday thru Thursday... 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM Friday... 9:30 to 11:30 AM PARISH RECTORY 26 Hunter Street...928-9219 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM...928-6688 928-2982 - fax YOUTH GROUP....928-6688/928-6027 THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Confessions are heard on Saturday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:15 PM and anytime upon reasonable request. THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Second & fourth Sundays at 1:00 PM. Expectant parents may contact the parish office to arrange for the baptism seminar class on the third Thursday of every month. The class is held in the Religious Education Building, Room 7 at 7:30 PM. Adults are baptized and confirmed at the Easter Vigil after completing the stages of the Rite of Christian Initiation. RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: A process for those who wish to enter the Catholic Faith, or for present Catholic individuals who after being baptized need to receive the sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. For more information, please call our Parish Office. THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Since Catholic marriage requires a time of preparation, arrangements should begin at least six months before the proposed date of the wedding to allow for the Marriage Preparation Program and Natural Family Planning (NFP). PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: If you are planning to enter the hospital for surgery, experiencing a prolonged or serious illness, or homebound, call the parish office to arrange for the sacraments of reconciliation, communion and anointing at home. Communal anointing of the sick is celebrated at Mass during the Advent and Lenten seasons. WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS: The Saint Patrick faith community warmly welcomes you! Please introduce yourself to the celebrant of the mass you are attending 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 the office receptionist. MISSION STATEMENT Saint Patrick Parish is a Christian community of disciples in the Roman Catholic tradition, called by Jesus, united in Eucharistic worship and growing in faith, hope and love. Nourished through the sacraments and strengthened by God s transforming love, we are empowered to know the gospel message and to bear witness to others. As Christian stewards, we are thankful for God s many gifts and we commit ourselves to share our time, talent and treasure in Christ-like service within our parish community and beyond. We seek God s blessing and guidance to be faithful to this mission.
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2016 7:30 For the People of the Parish 9:00 Pat & Sam Thatcher By Pat & Frank Reynolds 10:30 Donald Fiscus By Helen Russell 12:00 MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2016 9:00 Ida Sabini By Frank & Pat Reynolds TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2016 9:00 Daniel Anguti By the Quigley Family WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2016 9:00 Special Intention THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 9:00 Dorothy Heffernan By the Family FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 9:00 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2016 9:00 5:30 Ignatius J. Miskura, Jr. By The Kiskura Family SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 7:30 For the People of the Parish 9:00 Paul DiSabato By Bob & Peggy Kwiatkowski 10:30 12:00 Ernesto Lee By The Lee Family There are masses still available, for the months of August and September. Please call or come by the office for more information. (845) 928-6027. AUGUST 28, 2016 TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Those who are humble will find favor with God. Everyone should realize that there is much we can learn from each other. Even the most knowledgeable people need to be humble enough to know that they can still learn from others. Second Reading: Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a The Hebrews are informed that they are not approaching an untouchable mountain etched with gloom and fear. Rather, they have neared "the city of the living God, Jerusalem." The Hebrews have approached a joyful gathering of angels, God our judge, and Jesus, who brought us a new covenant. Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14 Jesus went to share a meal with one of the leading Pharisees when he noticed other guests competing for places of honor at the table. He warned that a guest who takes the place of honor may be asked to move to the lowest place. Yet a guest who takes the lowest place is honored when a better position is offered by their host. He then added, "He who humbles himself will be exalted." 2000 Bon Venture Services, Inc. COLLECTIONS 21 st Sunday-Ordinary Time August 21, 2016 $ 4,707.50 August 23, 2015 Not Available Attendance: 142 Envelope Users: 467 Weddings Daniel McLaughlin & Susan Nowak Parish Office Hours Congratulations! Please stop by the parish office for all your related needs. Our office hours are as follows: Parish: Monday Thursday from 9:30am to 3:00pm Rel. Ed.: Monday Thursday from 10:00am 2:00pm Closed on Fridays You may also call: Parish Office at: (845)928-6027 or Religious Ed. Office at: (845)928-6688 Funerals Paul Furey August 17, 2016 May his soul rest in peace.
To Go Up Higher We come to the wedding banquet of heaven by way of humility and charity. This is the fatherly instruction we hear in today's First Reading, and the message of today's Gospel. Jesus is not talking simply about good table manners. He is revealing the way of the kingdom, in which the one who would be greatest would be the servant of all (see Luke 22:24-27). This is the way He showed us, humbling Himself to come among us as a man (see Philippians 2:5-8), as one who serves, as the bearer of glad tidings to the poor (see Luke 4:18). This is the way, too, that the Father has shown us down through the ages - filling the hungry, sending the rich away empty, lifting up the lowly, pulling down the proud (see Luke 1:52-53). We again call to mind the Exodus in today's Psalm - how in His goodness the Lord led the Israelites from imprisonment to prosperity, rained down bread from heaven, made them His inheritance, becoming a "Father of orphans." We now too have gained a share of His inheritance. We are to live humbly, knowing we are are not worthy to receive from His table (see Luke 6:7; 15:21). We are to give alms, remembering we were ransomed from sin by the price of His blood (see 1 Corinthians 6:19-20). The Lord promises that if we are humble we will be exalted and find favor with God; that if we are kind to those who can never repay us, we will atone for sins, and find blessing in the resurrection of the righteous. We anticipate the fulfillment of those promises in every Eucharist, today's Epistle tells us. In the Mass, we enter the festal gathering of the angels and the firstborn children of God, the liturgy of the heavenly Jerusalem in which Jesus is the high priest, the King who calls us to come up higher (see Proverbs 25:6-7). Scott Hahn Do you enjoy reading Dr. Scott Hahn s weekly reflections? Want more? Go to his website: stpaulcenter.com. Dr. Hahn is a convert and explains the faith in new and refreshing ways. St. Patrick s Religious Education News *Religious Education Registration for 2016-17 is open. Classes will begin on Sept. 18 th with an Open House. WE ARE STILL IN NEED of 3 rd and 6 th grade teachers for Wednesdays. If you would like to volunteer, or be placed on a substitute teacher s list, please call or stop by the Religious Ed office for more information. Marie Kiely (845) 928-6688. ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY NEWS If you are interested in helping out with the altar linens, please contact Debbie Caldwell. Altar Rosary Society holds meetings every first Saturday, after 9am Mass, following the Rosary. We are looking for new members to enlighten our ministry to the Blessed Virgin Mary. All who may be willing to serve, please contact Debbie Caldwell at 928-7681. ADULT BIBLE STUDY The Adult Bible Study will take a summer recess until September 8 th. We will resume our study of Isaiah, beginning with Chapter 43. As always, we will meet from 7:30 until 9:00pm in Rm. 10 of the Religious Education Building. Have a great and safe summer. St. Patrick s RCIA RCIA will be re-forming in the fall. If you have any questions, would like more information or to register, in any capacity, for the RCIA, please call: Mike Manza @ (845) 541-1527. AA MEETINGS Every Monday, 6:30 pm 7:30 pm and Wednesday, 6:30 pm 7:30 pm and 7:45 pm 8:45 pm, Double Meeting, in the Lower Church Hall. Knights of Columbus The newly formed Knights of Columbus Council now has over 40 members and counting. Look for us at upcoming Masses and around the Village. We will be visible and active within our Parish and Community. If you are a catholic male, over the age of 18, and would like to get involved with your Parish and Community, please contact Vic Ferrarelli at (845) 325-6207. The Knights of Columbus meets every third (3 rd ) Tuesday, at 8:00pm, in the church basement meeting room of St. Patrick s Church 448 Rt. 32 Highland Mills, NY. We hope to see you as we start to plan some exciting events.
St. Patrick s Religious Ed. Shamrocks Program St. Patrick s Religious Education has a fanastic program called Shamrocks. This program was designed for children with special needs who would like to develop and grow in Jesus faith and His love. If you have a child with special needs and would like to join our program, or would like more detailed information, please call Marie Kiely at the Religious Ed. Office (845) 928-6688. Spaces are limited. Volunteers and teachers are also needed. Highland Mills Food Pantry Please place an item, or more, in the basket at our church entrance. The Highland Mills Methodist Church is open Fridays from 11am 12 noon for people to receive food packages. The pantry serves between 30-40 Woodbury families every week. For more information, call 928-6177. Woodbury Lions Club Annual Community Yard Sale Saturday, September 17 th, 2016 10:00am 3:30pm / RAIN OR SHINE St. Patrick s Church Parking Lot Route 32 & Hunter Street, Highland Mills 40 Sellers/Vendors and food will be on site. All proceeds will go back into our Community! Come join us for a fun day of Treasure Hunting and getting together with your neighbors. You re sure to find something special for yourself or your family! Sellers/Vendors: Register early. You get two (2) parking spaces. Cost is $25 if received before Sept. 10 th / $35 if postmarked and received after Sept. 10 th. For an application, call Doug at (845) 928-2226 or Bob at (845) 928-9586. Woodbury Lions Club Reserves the Right to Deny an Application Woodbury Lions Club Serving our community since 1962 Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries Renew & Refresh Retreat For High School Teens September 2-4, 2016 In Need Of Is your child in need a of a tutor? Female parishioner with Master s Degree will meet with your child, in your home. Cost is $35/hour. Tutor available for students grades 1-12 in th following subjects: Reading, Science, Biology, History, General Science, Geometry and Algebra. For more info please call Mary Jo (845)783-4295, leave message with name and number. ********* After School Child Care Provider Available. Parishioner available to take children off the bus and remain with them at your home until parent arrives. Will help with homework. $12/hour. For more info please email Betsy at parishoutreach@gmail.com ********* Refrigerator Needed. Single woman looking for a free standard size, 21cubic feet or larger, refrigerator. We will help to pick it up and deliver it to the person in need. Please contact Betsy at parishoutreach@gmail.com ********* A meal train has been established for the Taveras Family of 18 Cindy Lane, Highland Mills. The mother of five dealing with a very serious illness. For more info please visit the following: https://mealtrain.com/8976w5 Relaxing retreat and social time with CYFM community, a wonderful time of spiritual refreshing and fellowship with new friends and those you met on DDA, COP and CAM. Come and experience our welcoming community, make new friendships, strengthen old ones and get to know our New Cap Corps Volunteers. Cost is $115./pp and includes materials, meals and lodging. Registration deadline is Tues. Aug 30. Applications are online at CYFM.org on Events tab. Fill out application and send with $60.00(non-refundable deposit-payable to CYFM) to Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries PO Box 192, 781 Route 9D Garrison, N.Y. 10524. For more info, please call (845 )424-3609. Catholic Cruise Western Caribbean November 13 20, 2016 Come and sail away on a 7night Western Caribbean Cruise with Father John Boyhan, on Holland America s Nieuw Amsterdam, leaving Fort Lauderdale. Ports of call include: Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Cruiseline Private Island) / George Town, Grand Cayman / Cozumel, Mexico / Key West, Florida. Prices begin at $1767 for two passengers, including all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass offered. Deposits of only $350 pp, will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For further information or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at (860)399-1785 / Doug@CatholicCruises and Tours.com. The apostleship of the Sea of the Unites States of America (AOS-USA) is pleased to confirm alliance wherein Catholic Cruises and Tours (CC&T) will source all of their priests for cruises and tours through AOS-USA.
The Rachel Ministry At the Marian Shrine in Stony Point Lomagno Hall- Adjacent to the Shrine Church The Rachel Ministry meets every third (3 rd ) Monday of the month, starting on January 18 th. It was created to provide help and support to those who have lost a baby at birth or prior to birth. For more information, call Eileen Peterson at (845)492-6709 or Betty Golemba at (845)271-3344 or (914)450-4759. Adoption China Support Group Children in China need homes. More boys available than girls. Older parents and single women welcome. For more information call Barbara Salvesen at (845) 623-5277. Worldwide Marriage Encounter For more information go to: www.wwme.org or call toll free: 1-877-NYS-WWME ext. 3. Ministry to Separated and Divorced Catholics This is a support group for separated and divorced Catholics which meet on the 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday of each month at the Rectory Meeting Room os St. John s Church, 71 Murray Avenue, Goshen, N.Y. For more information, please contact Helen at (845) 563-0604. Thank you to all who have donated to the appeal. The 2016 Cardinal s Appeal To make an online gift, visit www.cardinalsappeal.org Thank you for your generosity.
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