St. Columba Roman Catholic Church P.O. Box 428 835 Route 82 Hopewell Jct., NY 12533 Rectory: 845-227-8380 Fax: 845-227-8390 Rectory Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am to 4pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed Love God, Serve Others SCHEDULE OF LITURGIES THE LORD S DAY MASSES St. Columba + Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday + 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am & 12 noon Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 27, 2019 Website: www.stcolumbaonline.org Email: rectory@stcolumbaonline.org. Blog: stcolumbaparish.blogspot.com Facebook: @StColumbaHJ (photo albums here!) Instagram: @StColumbaHJ Soundcloud:StColumbaHJ Flocknotes: www.flocknote.com/columbahopewell Formed.org - Parish Code: Y98H69 NY Catholic Radio: www.newyorkcatholicradio.org St. Denis + Spanish Mass Sunday at 5:00pm St. Kateri + Sunday at 5:30pm Drop your contribution envelope in the collection, It will be returned to your home parish. DAILY MASS St. Columba + Monday to Friday + 7:00am, Saturdays + 8:00am St. Denis and St. Kateri + 9:00am ADORATION St. Columba + Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:00 pm + Rosary 7:00 pm Compline & Benediction + 8:45 pm SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION St. Columba + Saturdays 8:30 9:00 am & 4:00 5:00 pm St. Denis + Saturdays 8:00 8:45 am & 3:30 4:30 pm St. Kateri + Monday 7:30 8:30 pm & Wednesday 9:30 10:00 am DEVOTIONS Miraculous Medal Novena + Monday after 7:00 am Mass SACRAMENTS BAPTISM + Most Sundays at 1:15 pm. Call the Church Office to speak with Deacon Bill Alvarado. Godparent and Sponsor forms are available after any Weekend or Daily Mass @ the church. Speak to a Priest or Deacon. RCIA CHRISTIAN INITIATION + For more information about becoming a member of the Catholic Church or Completing your Initiation in the Church, call the Church Office or Deacon Warren Testa. MARRIAGE + Please call the Church Office to make an appointment with a priest. We generally need about six months to complete Pre-Cana, Pre-Marital Inventory and necessary paperwork. ANOINTING OF THE SICK + After any Weekend or Weekday Mass. Please speak to a priest. In an Emergency, call the Parish Office at any time. HOLY ORDERS AND RELIGIOUS LIFE + Please speak to our priests, deacons or religious sisters. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me. Jesus said, Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing. St. Columba Religious Education Grades 1-8 845-221-4900 www.stcolumbaonline.org Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am - 3pm Director: Sister Marie Pappas, CR THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OF HOPEWELL JUNCTION St. Denis-St. Columba School Grades K - 8 845-227-7777 Email: info@stcolumba.net www.stcolumba.net Principal: Sr. Kathleen Marie Gerritse, CR St. Aloysius Happy House Learning Center Nursery, Pre-K & K 845-226-1917 Director: Sr. Madeline Soto, OBT St. Denis - Ark & Dove Pre-School Pre-K 2, 3 & 4 845-227-5232 Director: Sarah Smith
Mass Intentions for the Week Sunday, January 27 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30am - For All Parishioners 9:00am - Ed Golden by his Wife & Children 10:30am - Vincent Grecco, Jr by Rosemarie & Tony Russo 12:00pm - Francesco & Marie Del Grecco by Pasquale & Maria Delli Carpini - Philip DePasquale by Nerina Pirrelli - James Whalen by the Whalen Family - Antoinette Alesandro-Taussi by Sannasardo Family - Deanna Stanco by Patricia & Joseph Minasi Monday, January 28 - St. Thomas Aquinas 7:00am - Deceased Varano Family members by Marshall & Mary Varano Tuesday, January 29 7:00am - Teddy Wasilewski by the Wasilewski Family Wednesday, January 30 7:00am - Virginia Jackman-Chafitz by Richard & Eileen Martucci Thursday, January 31 - St. John Bosco 7:00am - Virginia Chafitz by Kathy & Jeff Mayer Friday, February 1 7:00am - Jeremy Tabaniag by mom Evelyn Ochoa 10:00am - School Mass Saturday, February 2 - The Presentation of the Lord 8:00am - Arlene Jacobs by Catherine & Ed Rice 5:30pm - Tony Goetz by the Goetz Family ST. COLUMBA PARISH MISSION STATEMENT St. Columba parish is a Catholic community striving to be a visible witness of God s loving presence among us. Called by Baptism and centered in the Eucharist, it is our common purpose to know God, to live and love as Jesus did and to serve others. We value each person and draw from our diverse talents to grow and to respond to the ever - changing needs of our community. All are welcome! MEMORIALS This week the ROSE will be in memory of Anne Nardelli by her Children This week the LAMP will burn in memory of Catherine Spellman-Scott by mom Anne Spellman OUR LADY OF FATIMA This week the Statue of Our Lady will be enthroned in the homes of: Olivia & Bill Vollmer and The Kyrous Family If you would like to have the statue visit your home please call Suzanne D Agostino at 227-2307. TRAVELING IMAGE OF THE DIVINE MERCY To honor the Divine Mercy in our Parish, we have the Pilgrim Image of the Divine Mercy to visit the families of our Parish. If you would like to have the image visit your home, please contact the Rectory at 227-8380. This week the Image has been visiting the home of: The Testa Family The next meeting of the St. Joseph s Men s Group will be held on Saturday, February 2nd in the Convent Conference Room at 7:00am. Sunday, February 3 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30am - For All Parishioners 9:00am - Ralph J Cilento, Jr. by his Family 10:30am - Parish Memorial Society 12:00pm - Ruth Young by Mary Baldovin & Family - Nidia Estevez Marte by her Children - Philip DePasquale by Carol Maiello - Lucy & Dominick Spollidoro by Sannasardo Family - Dennis Brooks by Norma, Lucille & Diane WEEKLY January 19-20, 2019 50/50 Congratulations! ATTENDANCE 974 Due to the holiday, this information will be in next weeks bulletin. Baptisms Please contact Deacon Bill Alvarado at (845) 227-8380 for information and arrangements for your newborn to be baptized. Please pray for our recently deceased parishioners, family & friends Eleanor Rokes Steven Page Denise Williams George Geary All Holy Souls in Purgatory Available now for sale in the Rectory, 3.5oz Holy Water bottles. Cost is $1 (one dollar) a bottle. Stop by and purchase one for your family or friends!
CARDINAL S APPEAL BEGINS Today begins the 40th Annual Cardinal s Appeal. The Appeal has raised millions of dollars over the years to support the many programs and activities of our parishes, schools and the Archdiocese of New York. Last year, our goal was included with the Renew and Rebuild Campaign. This year we return once again to asking the support of all our parishioners. Cardinal Dolan has made it clear that no contributions to the Church, including the Cardinal s Appeal, are used for the expenses of outreach to victims of clergy abuse. 100% of your donation goes toward: Supports needy parishes by providing emergency funding Provides staff to all parishes for church management and financial assistance Helps educate children in Catholic schools and religious education programs Provides for retired priests Helps to educate future clergy who will serve in parishes The goal of the Archdiocese of NY is $20million. Our goal here at St. Columba is $100,000.00. We ask that you prayerfully consider your gift to the Appeal. If all families participate, we will surely reach our goal. If you have not been contacted already, you may also make your pledge online at: www.cardinalsappeal.org Thank you for your generosity! From Father Michael: Thank you for your support and prayers as I continue to experience foot pain. It began in the spring of 2017. Since then I have had three procedures and have worked with six different doctors. The pain is still there. It often wakes me up at night, making sleep difficult. I am now working with a doctor at the Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC. He has diagnosed a stump neuroma and he is doing everything he can to help me avoid another surgery. I am undergoing a series of treatments twice weekly. Please pray that these treatments may be helpful! GYM AND CAFETERIA SOUND SYSTEM We need to upgrade our sound system that is used in the gym & cafeteria. We are having some issues. Also, we want to make sure it is in perfect operating order for our summer Masses in the school. The cost is $5,000 which was unbudgeted. Would you like to make a donation toward this necessary sound system upgrade? Please see Fr. Michael. Msgr. George Thompson is living at the: St. John Vianney Clergy Center Cardinal Egan Pavilion 5655 Arlington Ave. Bronx, NY 10471 FEAST OF ST. BLASÉ It is a tradition to offer the Blessing of Throats on the Feast of St. Blasé. This year it falls on Sunday, February 3rd. We will offer a general blessing during all weekend Masses, and an individual blessing, if desired, at the end of each Mass. HOSPITAL VISITS & ANOINTING OF THE SICK St. Columba parish is celebrating Scout Sunday on February 10th at the 9am Mass. All Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Explorers are encouraged to attend. We will be assembling in the church Narthex at 8:45, prior to Mass. For further information, contact: Dan McCartney at 845-240-2954. If you are having a planned procedure or surgery and would like to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, simply let a priest know before or after any Weekday or Weekend Mass. He will be delighted to pray with you. If you find yourself in a local hospital, simply contact the Hospital Pastoral Care Dept. and they will arrange for the Priest Chaplain on call to Anoint you or your loved ones. If you would like a priest from St. Columba to visit you in the hospital, please call the church office. Due to privacy laws, this information is not available to us, so we must rely upon you to call us. If the church office is closed and it is an emergency, please call the church office number, listen to the prompts and you will be connected directly to a priest on duty. If he does not pick up right away, clearly record your name and phone number, and you will be called back as soon as possible.
Your priests will be taking a Winter Break before the start of Lent. We will be away from St. Columba: Fr. Connolly - February 10-18 THREE WAYS TO SUPPORT NEW YORK CATHOLIC RADIO: ST. COLUMBA WATER BOTTLES NOW ON SALE FOR $5. PLEASE VISIT THE RECTORY TO PURCHASE YOURS TODAY! 1. Mail a check to: New York Catholic Radio, Inc., 28 Harvey Street Hyde Park, NY 12538 2. Make a ONE TIME donation online: Use your debit or credit card 3. Make an ongoing monthly donation: Sign up at : www.newyorkcatholicradio.org/donate for a Pay Pal account. Indicate how much you want to donate each month Thank you for supporting Catholic Radio in the Hudson Valley! Bible Study Hour Let s Start At The Very Beginning The First Five Books (Pentateuch) Who Adults, College Students, High School Students What Five Books In Six Weeks! 1) We are here -- overview and orientation 2) In the beginning the primeval history (Genesis 1-11) 3) Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph (Genesis 12-50) 4) Out of Egypt (Exodus) 5) Israel at Sinai (Leviticus and Numbers) 6) Moses the great preacher (Deuteronomy) When / Where Now! Monday nights - 7:30PM School (Room TBA) Saturday mornings - 9:00AM Convent Meeting Room BRING YOUR BIBLES! Valen nes Dinner Dance for Wheelchair Olympics The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will hold a dinner dance on February 9, 2019 at 6:30pm. The cost of the dinner will be $35 per person. The dinner includes roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetables, coffee, tea, soda, and desert. For ckets contact Bill Hunt @ (845) 896-6187. Dinner is at the Knight's Hall on 339 Route 82 in Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. CATHOLIC FUNERAL RITES By means of the Catholic Funeral Rites, it has long been the practice of the Church, not simply to commend the dead to God but also to raise high our hopes and to give witness to our faith in the future resurrection of the baptized with Christ. We encourage all Catholic families to continue, as much as possible, to follow the traditional practice of the Catholic Funeral rites - a Wake Service, a Funeral Mass and Burial in a cemetery. These Rites can and should be offered for all Catholics, those who practice their faith and those who did not. We are aware that this may not be practical for all. Please contact a parish priest if you have any questions. One of the blessings of offering the Catholic Funeral Rites is that it gives people various opportunities to visit, to share condolences and to pray for the deceased and their family. On occasion, a person has requested cremation after death. If at all possible, please try to delay cremation until after the Funeral Mass. If this is not possible, we are still able to offer a Funeral Mass for the deceased. Afterward, please ensure that the cremated remains are properly buried in a sacred place such as a cemetery or placed in a columbarium. Please do not: -Keep cremated remains in a domestic residence or at home -Distribute cremated remains among family members -Scatter cremated remains in the air, on land, at sea or in some other way -Preserve cremated remains as mementos in pieces of jewelry or other objects While we try to accommodate all reasonable requests for days and times for Funerals, we ask you not to make any plans until you have met with a Funeral Director, who, in turn, will contact us regarding availability.
Winter After School Activities Can you help? Bottles of Wine and Gift Cards Needed The 2019 Gala Committee is in need of donations of wine and gift cards to be used for our fundraiser. Money raised at the Gala directly helps students who struggle academically to succeed! Donations can be dropped off at the school office. Your small donation will make a BIG difference in the education of a child in our Catholic school. Together, we can give every child a special education. Thank you! Guest of Honor: Harold ( Hal ) Pontez ( 71) Please join us at the Gala as SDSC presents the 2019 Legacy Award for Exceptional Dedication and Commitment to Catholic Education to Hal Pontez, Graduate of the Class of 1971. Hal s philanthropy has enabled SDSC to launch two major academic programs that otherwise would not have been possible: the LabLearner Science Center and the Math and Literacy Academic Intervention Initiative. His commitment to Catholic education also extends to his High School Alma Mater, Our Lady of Lourdes High School, where he has also been a major benefactor. Landmark Graduation Anniversary! We celebrate the landmark 50 th Anniversary of the 1 st Graduating Class of St. Columba School! Tickets and Event Information Tickets are $75 per person. Early purchase bonus: Individual tickets purchased before February 15 th receive an early purchase bonus of $20 in raffle tickets! Purchase Gala tickets, preview auction prizes and stay up to date with event information at www.501auctions.com/sdsc Registration Notes Registrations are accepted in the order received. Any class that does not reach its minimum enrollment will be canceled. To provide the best experience for students, some activities have a maximum capacity. Registrations received after reaching a maximum capacity will be placed on a wait list. There is a registration fee of only $30 for each class. Soccer Skills Clinic Students will be provided with individualized soccer skills training by the coaches at vonegypt Soccer Academy founded by SDSC alumni and professional soccer player Nick vonegypt. This clinic is designed to help students at any level improve their skills on the soccer field! Each student will receive needs-based, personalized, dynamic and fun training. Students should bring sneakers/gym shoes to school. Grades: K-3 (Minimum 10 students; Maximum 15 students) 8 Classes: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1; Snow Make-Up Date: 4/8 Now Accepting Applications for 2019-20 School Year! We are accepting early applications for admission to St. Denis-St. Columba School for the 2019-20 School Year! To apply, visit the school website at www.stcolumba.net. There is no cost to submit an application. Spaces are reserved in the order that applications are received. For more information, please call the school at 845-227-7777. Financial Aid for 2019-20 School Year The Archdiocese of New York again has made available funds to assist families wishing to enroll in our school! Eligibility for Financial Aid is based on family size and income. Awards range from $500 to 75% of the total tuition cost. Applications for Financial Aid for new students will be accepted beginning November 29, 2018. Financial Aid awards are made in the order that the applications are received. For more information, please call the school at 845-227-7777. Now Scheduling School Tours We are now scheduling tours for families considering enrolling their children at St. Denis-St. Columba School for the 2019-20 School Year. Tours are available to meet your family's schedule. To schedule a tour, please call the school at (845) 227-7777.
Silver Linings Leisure Club There are lots of activities close to home over these winter months: On Monday, January 28th, we are singing at the Vassar-Warner Nursing Home in Poughkeepsie, 10:15-11:45am. No expertise is needed, and song sheets will be provided! Afterwards we'll meet briefly with the residents, so please bring a small snack to share. Anyone in need of a ride should contact Mary in advance at 845-337-1366 and meet in the St. Kateri parking lot at 9:40am. Our Senior Stretch Exercise Class meets every Wednesday, 9:45-10:30am in the St. Kateri Meeting Room. Dress comfortably and bring a friend! Our Catholic Classics Book of the Month Club will meet on Thursday, January 31st, 10-11am in the St. Kateri Religious Education Building. We'll discuss the first three Chronicles of Narnia books: The Magician's Nephew, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and The Horse and His Boy. Refreshments too! Our Movie Monday will take place on February 4th at 10am in the St. Kateri Meeting Room. We'll feature Queen of Katwe, the true story of a Ugandan girl who learns to excel at the game of chess! A feel-good celebration of the human spirit! 124 minutes. Refreshments will be available beginning at 9:30am. On Tuesday, February 12th, a speaker from Hudson Valley Hospice will be available to explain the services provided by Hospice and answer some misconceptions. Bring your questions! Free, but please register in advance with Mary. The event will take place in the St. Kateri Meeting Room, 10-11:30am, and refreshments will be served. On Tuesday, MARCH 19th, an AARP Defensive Driving class will be held 9-4pm in the St. Kateri Meeting Room. Cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Seating is limited, so please register with Mary Biasotti in advance, 845-297-9310 or mlbiasotti2000@aol.com Healing Mass Free flow of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Tuesday February 5, 2019 St. Kateri Tekakwitha parish, 19-25 Rte 82, LaGrangeville, NY 12540. Guest Celebrant: Fr. Pancrose Kalist Praise and worship: 7:00pm Mass: 7:30pm Adoration and Individual prayers for Healing follow Mass Weather Cancellations: WHUD Storm Center 100.7FM Follow the Arlington School after school directives. Details contact: Pat or Joe at 845-440-3519 St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Thank you for your continued prayers and support, with out your help we could never assist those in need! If you are impacted by the government shutdown & would like to receive food from the pantry, please call us at: 227-7863. This week the pantry is in need of: Cooking Oil, Muffin Mix, Salt, Cookies Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 7pm in the Convent Conference Room from 7:00-8:00pm. Please visit us at: www.svdpfoodpantry.org THE ARK and THE DOVE Preschool OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION Looking for a Catholic Preschool? The Ark and The Dove Preschool of St. Denis Church will be holding their annual Open House on TODAY, January 27th from 10am 1pm. Come and find out more about our Toddler 2 s program and our 3 - hour classes for the fall. Registration for our Fall classes begins at our Open House on the 27th. Please call 845-227-5232 for more information. OPEN HOUSE ST. ALOYSIUS HAPPY HOUSE LEARNING CENTER TODAY! January 27, 2019 10am to 2pm 11 Pells Road, Hopewell Jct., NY For more information call: 845-226-1917 OR 646-460-9168 www.st-aloysius.org 46 years of dedicated education to the community Altar Rosary Society First Regular Meeting of the new year! February 11th St Kateri Tekakwitha - 6:30pm. March 2nd Day of Recollection. All ladies of the parish are invited to attend. FIRST SATURDAY CLUB HONORING THE BLESSED MOTHER FOR and BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Saturday, February 2, St. Stanislaus Church, 1590 Main St., Rte. 44, Pleasant Valley, NY. Rosary: 10:30am Mass: 11:00am. A luncheon will follow after the Mass. For further information, contact JoAnn at 462-3186 or Elizabeth at 454-2340. Special Needs Lego Club Our Lady of Lourdes High School Open to all special needs children ages 14 and up. This will be an opportunity for children/young adults to create, socialize and develop friendships through Lego building and activities. Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:30 at Our Lady of Lourdes HS, 131 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie. This is a free activity but registration is required. Please contact: Theresa Powers at powerst@ollchs.org. Club starts January 31st.
Rev. Michael P. McLoughlin, Pastor Rev. Michael Connolly, Parochial Vicar Deacons: Rev. Mr. William Alvarado, Rev. Mr. John Reilly & Rev. Mr. Warren Testa Parish Manager: Mr. Gary Bartilucci Parish Council Chair: Mr. Rich Scampoli Parish Trustees: Mr. Pat Moore & Ms. Rosemary Thorn Office Manager: Mrs. Laura Brady Administrative Assistants: Mrs. Carol Garvey & Mrs. Anne Marie Camilleri Bookkeeper: Mrs. Mary Gallagher Music Director: Mrs. Cathy Reale Youth Minister: Mrs. Christine Gibbons CALENDAR THIS WEEK Sunday, January 27 Cardinal s Appeal begins Catholic Schools Week begins School Open House - 10am - 1:30pm Monday, January 28 Christlife Meeting with Alpha Team - 7:15pm Bible Study - 7:30pm Tuesday, January 29 Religious Ed. - 4:30pm & 6:30pm RCIA - 7:15pm Wednesday, January 30 Religious Ed. - 4:15pm & 6:15pm Traditional Choir - 7:00pm Thursday, January 31 Religious Ed. - 4:30pm Youth Choir - 6:00pm Cantors - 7:00pm Contemporary Choir - 7:30pm Friday, February 1 School Mass - 10am Saturday, February 2 St. Joseph s Men s Group - 7am Religious Education - 9:00am Bible Study - 9:00am Sunday, February 3 St. Blasé Blessing of Throats - All Masses Student Leadership Mass - 9am Served By: The National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is hosting a trip to: The Holy Land - October 16-24, 2019. Fr. Richard Champigny, O.Carm will accompany the group. Brochures with complete itinerary are available at the Shrine. Trip Information session will be held on Tuesday,February 12, 2019 at : The National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 70 Carmelite Drive, Middletown, NY 10940. Please call Carol Bezak at 845-343-1879 or Collette Tours at 1-800-581-8942 and refer to booking #885437 if you plan to attend this session. The AARP Foundation Tax-aide Program and Hudson Valley Cash Coalition offer free tax preparation assistance to low to moderate income individuals, families and seniors. IRS certified volunteer tax preparers assist filers and ensure that those who may be eligible for tax credits and refunds receive these valuable credits. There are many sites throughout the Hudson Valley including libraries, community centers and churches offering this free service. No age restrictions and AARP membership is not required. Daytime, evening and weekend appointments available. To schedule an appointment, call United Way s Help Line, 2-1-1 OR 1 (800) 899-1479 today! PARISH LISTINGS Adoration Chapel Stephen Broussard (845) 591-4030 Christopher Merenda (914) 419-6314 Adult Education John Thompson (jrt01@aol.com) Altar Servers, Lectors & Extraordinary Ministers Father Michael Connolly (845) 227-8380 Baptism / Bereavement Deacon William Alvarado (845) 227-8380 Care Ministry Lori Loehr (845) 227-7430 Terri Powers Columbiettes Donna Fritzsch - Long (845) 391-4609 CYFM and DDA Weekends Rosemary Thorn (roca251@gmail.com) Helping Hands Rosary Makers Diann Coghlan (845) 226-8896 Knights of Columbus Nick Longo (845) 297-2674 Parent - Child Connection Megan Zupan (585) 738-1051 Parish Picnic Barbara Falcone (bfalcone29@hotmail.com) Parish Youth Group (God Squad) Barbara Falcone bfalcone29@hotmail.com Pastoral Care of the Sick & Homebound Please contact the Rectory (845) 227-8380 RCIA Program Deacon Warren Testa - (845) 227-8380 Scheduling Parish Events Gary Bartilucci (845) 227-8380 St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Joyce Pfirman (845) 227-7863 St. Joseph s Men Group Eric Winogradoff - stjosephsmen@gmail.com Student Mass Betsy Thompson - (jrt01@aol.com) Tri - Parish Altar Rosary Society Diane Meleshkewich (845) 227-6111 Tri - Parish Youth Group TLC Dave and Kathy Bell - dpbellcma@gmail.com Tri Parish Respect Life Society George (845) 226-6896 Eileen (845) 242-1842 Ushers and Greeters Pat Moore - St.columbaushers@gmail.com VBS - Summer Joy Program Deacon John Reilly (845) 227-8380 Wedding & Music Ministry Cathy Reale - cathyreale@optonline.net Women s Group Sr. Marie Pappas - (845) 221-4900