February 1 st, 2015 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 914-456-6329 or calling the Parish Office at 227-1710. If you prefer, you may email 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 226-4053 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: 227-7863. 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: 212-737-0221 Birth Right: 1-800-550-4900 Good Counsel: 1-800-723-8331 DIRECTORY OF ACTIVITIES Adopt-A-Night (feeding homeless)... lacolla@optimum.net - Vivian LaColla Adult Faith Form/Bible Study... 223-3658 -------------------- Julie Borges Altar Linens... 227-2807 ------------- Geraldine Natale Altar Rosary Society... 454-1840 ------------------ Betty Perrino Altar Servers... 227-1710 ----------------------------------- Baking... 221-2741 ---------------- Lorraine Travia Baptismal Program... 226-8987 -------------------- Deacon Bob Bereavement Group... 221-2741 ---------------- Lorraine Travia bktbereavement@optonline.net Blood Drives... 590-1601 ------------------ Dusty Maiolo Chapel/Church Cleaners... 223-5650 ------------------ Mary Covucci Church Decorators... 227-1529 ------------------ Cathy Varano Cursillo... 226-5207 ------------------ Tony Martino Discover Christ... 223-3658 -------------------- Julie Borges Ecumenical Group... 223-3658 ------------------- Dave Borges Eucharistic Adoration... 223-3658 ------------------- Dave Borges Eucharistic Ministers... 914-456-6329 - Dcn John McCormack Faith Formation/Family Catechesis. 227-1710 x3 ------------------ Heidi Reale Fund Raising.677-6496-----------------Anthony Cirone Gardening/Landscaping...223-5999--------------Dennis Rosenfeld Hospital/Homebound Visits... 914-456-6329 ------------- Deacon John Hospitality... 677-6496 ----------------- Andrea Cirone Kateri Can Cook 223-5951 ---------------- Ellen Newhard Knights of Columbus... 705-8023 ---------------- Christian Jones jonesykofc13@gmail.com Lectors... 223-8410 --------- Deacon John Barone Leisure Club.mlbiasotti2000@aol.com---Mary Biasotti Liturgical Minister Schedule... 227-1710 ------------------ Denise Casey Joyful Noise...227-1710 -------------------- Heidi Reale Junior High Club... 227-8382---------Larry Ryan/ St. Denis Marriage Encounter... 223-5661 --------------- Anne Anderson Men s Group... 223-3658 ------------------- Dave Borges Music Ministry/Youth Choir..nina.ricci@saintkaterimusic.org ---- Nina Ricci Pancake Breakfast... 223-5951 --- Robert & Ellen Newhard Parent-Child Connection..592-4322--------------------Kira Gorman kirazgorman@yahoo.com Parish Activities..677-4783 ------------- Ed & Laura Leahy Parish Council...724-5331 ---------------- Marie Sanchez Prayer Shawl Ministry... 223-5001 ----------------- Vivian LaColla Prayer Network... 226-4053 ----------------- Nancy Vaughn R.C.I.A./R.C.I.T.... 227-1710 --------------- Msgr. Desmond bktrcia@gmail.com Respect Life sktforlife@optonline.net------annemarie R./Cathy D./Andrew H Spirit Wind Prayer Group 440-3519 -------------------- Pat Mackey Spiritual Life... 227-1710 --------------- Msgr. Desmond St. Vincent de Paul... 227-7863 ----------------- Joyce Pfirman Support for Military Families... 635-3623 --------- John & Ruth Recchia TLC Teen Group...914-708-7331...dpbell@optonline.net ---- Dave and Kathy Bell Teen Music Ministry..nina.ricci@saintkaterimusic.org-Nina Ricci Ushers/Greeters... 677-6496 --------------- Anthony Cirone Vacation Bible School... 226-8987 -------------------- Judy Horton Widows & Widowers Club... 223-3097 ----------------------- -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.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday ---------- February 2 The Presentation of the Lord 9:00 am For All Parishioners Tuesday ---------- February 3 Sts. Blaise & St. Ansgar 9:00 am William Thompson By John & Mary Covucci Wednesday ----- February 4 9:00 am John Dodaro By his daughter Rose Thursday -------- February 5 St. Agatha 9:00 am Darlene Andrews By Steve & Linda O'Hare Friday ------------- February 6 St. Paul Miki & Companions 9:00 am Patricia Foley By Lori & Michael Masci Saturday --------- February 7 9:00 am Sr. Marie McCormack 5:00 pm Raymond & Gloria Jurina By the Jurina Family Sunday ----------- February 8 9:00 am Aurelio D'Avanzo By Betty Perrino 10:30 am James Nani By Altar Rosary Society 12:15 pm Bill Wagner By Jane & Raymond Cizynski 5:30 pm Joan Speirs By all her children EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, beginning at 3 pm and Benediction at 9 pm, is this Friday, February 6 th. 2014 STATEMENT If you would like to receive your 2014 envelope giving history for tax purposes, please call the St. Kateri Parish Office at 227-1710, option 2. Thank you. PARISH INCOME REPORT Last week's in-pew collection: $ 8,690.00 Last year's in-pew collection: $8,858.00 SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2015 LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE PARISH ACTIVITIES Monday ------------------- February 2 7:30 pm Adoration (Chapel) 7:30 pm Confessions (Chapel) Tuesday ------------------- February 3 10:00 am Leisure Club Meeting 10:00 am Parent-Child Connection Faith Formation Building: St. Therese 6:30 pm Church History #3 7:00 pm Boy Scouts Ad Altare Dei Faith Formation Building: St. Francis 7:00 pm District Committee Meeting Faith Formation Building: St. Patrick 7:00 pm RCIT Faith Formation Building: St. Nicholas 7:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry Faith Formation Building: St. Cecilia 7:00 pm Spirit Wind Healing Mass (Chapel) Wednesday --------------- February 4 After the 9am Mass Confessions (Chapel) 6:30 pm Church History #3 Thursday ------------------ February 5 6:00 pm 1 st Holy Communion Mini-Retreat & Chapel 7:00 pm RCIA Faith Formation Building: St. Paul Friday ---------------------- February 6 3:00 pm Adoration (Chapel) Saturday ------------------ February 7 9:30 am 1 st Holy Communion Mini-Retreat 4:00 pm Confessions (Chapel) Sunday --------------------- February 8 3:00 pm 1 st Holy Communion Mini-Retreat 6:30 pm TLC Teen Group Meeting Mass Lector Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers Sat. 5:00 pm - Msgr. Desmond Anthony Cirone 9:00 am - Fr. Michael Noe Ramon Ilano 10:30 am - Msgr. Desmond Sam Varano 12:15 pm - Fr. Michael Diane Chambers 5:30 pm - Msgr. Desmond Bernard Zerfas BLESSING OF THE THROATS Tuesday, February 3 rd, is the feast day of St. Blaise. There will be a general blessing of the throats this weekend, after all of the Masses. Jean Bartoes, Andrea Cirone, Connie Liccione Maryanne Johnson, Patricia Lyons, Diane Maddock, Diana Schopen, Lorraine Travia Angela Bava, Mary Burke, Barbara Kierstead, Betty Perrino, Alexandra Sullivan Kathleen Herlihy, Patrick Herlihy, Debbie Scianimanico Kathy Bell, Matthew Donnellan, Annemarie Reale Michael Angley, Olivia Gomez, Sophia Pugsley Billy Kelly, Eddie Kelly, Tommy Kelly Anthony Testa, Christina Testa, Julia Testa Kaylee Smith, Ethan Coniglio, TBD Michael Baaden, Jozef Gjidoda
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 at 226-4053. Please pray for those who are ill: Denee DeVizio, Anna Florence, Olivia, William Grafer, Dariana Jamison, Kate Madigan, William Manley, Patricia and Kenneth McCabe, Johnny Mucha, Jodi Peragallo, Zachary Tank, Mary Celeste Torri Please pray for our parishioners serving in the military: Jamie Babon, Michael Baibagallo, Daniel Barone, Timothy Douglass, Thomas Finn, Brandon Gonzalez, Matthew Howard, Kenneth Jablecki, Zachery Kirchner, Ian Mackay, Vincent Nichtern, James Tindall, Matthew Walsh TLC + TEENS LOVING CHRIST + TLC 9 th graders and all high school students are encouraged to be involved in +TLC+ events. They are as follows: Sunday, February 1 st : Pancake Breakfast Thursday-Sunday, February 5 th -8 th : Girls' DDA: Sign-Up Immediately Sunday, February 8 th : General Meeting Thursday-Sunday, March 5 th -8 th : Boys' DDA The tri-parish Youth Group meets after the 5:30 pm Mass at St. Kateri from 6:30-8 pm in the. All high school teens are welcome. For +TLC+ news and forms, visit saintkateriparish.com/#!tlc LEISURE CLUB NEWS Our February activities include the following: Tuesday, February 3 rd : Twelve Tips for Successful Aging. Mr. Joseph Ryan from the Dutchess County Office of the Aging will speak. Refreshments will be served. Thursday, February 19 th : Msgr. Desmond will speak and lead a discussion on The Rule of St. Benedict. Monday, February 23 rd : Movie of the Month, Greater Glory, the story of the Cristiada and Mexico s early 20 th century struggle for religious freedom. All activities will take place at 10am in the Church Meeting Room, and all are invited to attend. For information, contact Mary Biasotti, mlbiasotti2000@aol.com or 845-297-9310. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY NEWS The St. Vincent de Paul Food would like to extend our gratitude for the overwhelming generosity of the parishioners from St. Columba, St. Denis, and St. Kateri, along with many groups who donated to the Thanksgiving baskets, Christmas baskets, and gift cards. Our thanks go the Sons of Italy, the Altar Rosary Society, Germania, two St. Kateri groups: the Knights of Columbus, the Columbiettes, and many scout troops. A special thanks and recognition to Boy Scout Troop 40 for their help and enthusiasm on basket days; we couldn't do it without you! Thanks to all for your generosity. This week, the SVDP's Food Pantry needs instant oatmeal, jello/pudding, shampoo, and hot chocolate. If you need assistance, would like to volunteer or want to be a member, call 227-7863. The next meeting is February 11 th at 7pm in the Convent Meeting Room at St. Columba. FAITH FORMATION NEWS Church History for 8 th Grade students Msgr. Desmond will be conducting the final classes on American Church History Tuesday, February 3 rd and Wednesday, February 4 th in the 6:30 8 pm. All 8 th grade students must attend one of the scheduled classes, instead of going to their regularly scheduled class this week. Students who attended the Auriesville/Howe Caverns trip, in 7 th or 8 th grade, are exempt from this class 2nd Year Students First Holy Communion Mini-Retreats and Parent meetings are this week for all 2nd year students. Each child and one parent are required to attend ONE of the sessions: Thursday February 5 th 6 8:30 pm Saturday February 7 th 9:30 am Noon Sunday February 8 th 3 5:30 pm If you are not registered at this time, please call the Faith Formation Office Monday morning. Family Liturgy Mrs. Dusty Maiolo s 6 th grade Monday class and Mrs. Janine Conti s 5 th grade Monday class will be acting out the Gospel with Msgr. Desmond Sunday, February 1 st, during the 9 am Mass. Family Catechesis - Triduum & Easter Each family must choose any one session to attend! This is in place of your regularly scheduled class the week of March 23 rd March 26 th, and is required by the Archdiocese; attendance will be taken in the Narthex upon arrival. ARRAY t OF HOPE Thursday, 3/12,7 pm Tickets go on sale 2/9 - $10 in the Faith Formation building and in the Narthex after a Masses. OR LEARN ABOUT OUR TRADITIONS Grandparents are welcome too! Both Sessions will begin in the Church. Monday, 3/23 rd, 5-6:30 pm or Tuesday, 3/24 th, 6:30-8 pm. Register by Sunday, March 8 th by going to our parish website: saintkaterparish.com GIRLS DAY-BY-DAY-AGAPE (DDA) RETREAT A powerful, Catholic, encounter-style retreat for teens ages 15-18, led BY teens FOR teens: presentations, discussions, music, drama, prayer, February 5-8. $140 per person include: materials, meals and lodging. Early Bird Fee is $125 (must be received 9 days before retreat). All paperwork & non-refundable $70 deposit must be returned by Tuesday, Feb. 3 rd. For info and application, contact CYFM: cyfm.org and click events or Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries, 781 Route 9D, PO Box 192, Garrison, NY, 845-424-3609. FIRST SATUREDAY CLUB FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES The First Saturday Club will be held on Saturday, February 7 th at St. Stanislaus Church, Route 44, Pleasant Valley. The Rosary will be said at 10:30 am, followed by Mass at 11 am. A luncheon prepared by the Host Parish will follow Mass. For information, call JoAnn- 462-3186 or Elizabeth- 454-2340.
FEBRUARY HEALING MASS A Healing Mass, with a free flow of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, will be held Tuesday, February, 3 th at St. Kateri Church. Praise and Worship begins 7pm; Mass 7:30 with prayers for healing following Mass. Guest Celebrant Msgr. Joseph Martin, formerly of St. Mary's Fishkill, is currently at St. James, Carmel. Weather cancellation follows Arlington Schools after school programs and WHUD Storm Center announcements. For info, call Pat or Joe 845-440-3519 or Dave 845-223-3658. R.C.I.A. This week's topic is: Beatitudes. All are welcome. Our website is bit.ly/bktrcia. ST. KATERI PARENT-CHILD CONNECTION This week's topic is: Recipe organization and exchange/bird Feeder. For info, contact Kira Gorman at kirazgorman@yahoo.com or 592-4322. BAKING FOR THE CHILDREN'S HOME Anyone interested in providing baked goods, candy, cakes, cookies, etc. (no nuts please) for Valentine's Day for the 80 children at TCH, can drop off goodies Friday, February 13 th at the Narthex in St. Kateri Church between 8:30-10 am. Thank you. For more information, please contact Connie Liccione at 223-6947 or usarmy39jal@aol.com. HUMANITARIAN TRIP TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC On February 28 th, Mount Saint Mary College of Newburgh nursing students will participate in a trip to San Pedro de Macoris. Needed items to be brought to the Bateyes include: toothbrushes, toothpaste, vitamins (adult and children s multivitamin), acetaminophen or ibuprofen (adult strength and pediatric), soap, washcloths, Band-Aids, bacitracin ointment, hand sanitizer, diapers and baby wipes which can be placed in the marked box in the Narthex. LIGHTHOUSE CD S AND BROCHURES The talks are available in the narthex. For any questions, contact Dusty Maiolo at (845) 590-1601. ATTENTION ALL 6 TH, 7 TH AND 8 TH GRADERS You are invited to the next tri-parish Jr. High Youth Night Sunday, February 8 th at St. Denis' Parish Center, 6-8 pm. The theme will be after Super Bowl Sundae Night. We will be making our own ice cream Sundaes after we work on a service project and play a few games. For information, contact youthministry@stdenischurch.org or 227-8382 X-6. SISTERS OBLATES TO THE BLESSED TRINITY-OPEN HOUSE The Sisters invite you to share in their Open House, 1-4 pm, St. Aloysius Novitiate, 306 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction. RSVP by Friday, February 6 th with Sr. Madeline at 646-460- 9168 or JStab35097@aol.com. We hope to see you! ST. ALOYSIUS HAPPY HOUSE LEARNING CENTER Registration Day is Friday, February 6 th, 3:30-6 pm. For information, contact JStab350972aol.com, 226-1917 or 646-460-9168, or visit st-aloysius.org. FEEDING OUR NEIGHBORS Donate to the Archdiocesan-Wide Food Campaign Sunday, January 25 th - Sunday, February 1 st. Nearly 325,000 children go hungry in the Archdiocese of New York. Make a $10 donation by texting "CCHOPE" to 85944. Each dollar supports four meals. catholiccharitiesny.org/feedingourneighbors For info, contact Luz.Tavarez-salazar@archny.org or 646-794-3784. COMMUNITY SERVICE Musicians ages 14 and up. Come join the Hudson Valley Council BSA Community Band and give service to your community! All concert band instrumentalists are welcome. Open rehearsal are February 8 th and 22 nd, 6:30-8:30 pm at the East Fishkill Community Center, Rte. 82, Hopewell Junction. For information, call Althea or Vincent Richards at 226-4458 or email varichards@optonline.net FREE TAX PREPARATION The Hudson Valley CA$H Coalition (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) and AARP Tax Aide Foundation offer FREE tax preparation assistance for low to moderate income families and seniors. Certified volunteer tax preparers ensure those eligible for tax credits and refunds including the Earned Income Tax Credit, receive these valuable credits. There are many sites throughout the Hudson Valley including libraries, community centers, parishes and at the Catholic Charities office in Poughkeepsie offering this free service. There are no age restrictions and AARP membership not required. To schedule an appointment, call 2-1-1 or 1 (800) 899-1479! A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Moses spoke to all the people saying, A prophet like me will the Lord your God, raise up to you from among your own kin; to him you shall listen. This was well said. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their kin, and will put my words in their mouth; he shall tell them all that I command them. The books of the law of Moses, clearly describe the unique relationship of the lawgiver with God. Ascending and descending the mountain with the tablets of the law in his hand, he led God s people then, making the covenant between the Lord and His people. Prophets were called to speak in behalf of God, reminding them of their unique relationship with the Lord and chastising them for their infidelity in observing it. They, like Jesus, spoke with authority. Our world today needs to listen to prophetic voices, calling us from complacency to renewal and greater awareness of our covenant relationship with God. Pope Francis, Pope Benedict, and other witnesses fill that role for us. Called by the Lord, inspired by the Spirit, their words and witness bring us back to oneness with God. Writings like the Light of Faith and Joy of the Gospel are texts directed to all believers. To them you shall listen. Take some time to read. Please Join Us at 9 am Daily Mass
Save the date: Friday May 29, 2015 for the 1 st Annual Saint Kateri Parish Golf & Family Footgolf Outing Proceeds will procure whiteboards and tech upgrades for our Faith Formation Program Where: Beekman Golf Course, Beekman Road, Hopewell Jct., NY Time: 10:30 am Registration, Putting Contests 12:00 pm - Shotgun start Closest-to-Pin, Driving & Putting, Contests, Lots of Prizes Golf Format: 4-Player Scramble Afternoon Family Fun Event begins at 4:00 PM: Footgolf for all ages - contests, prizes Foot-Golf is a precision sport where players kick a soccer ball into a 21 cup in as few shots as possible. As in golf the fewest shots wins; navigate obstacles and penalties, play on par 5, 4, and 3 s, 9 and 18 hole scores. BGC has opened America s first miniature footgolf course. This is a great opportunity to learn and have fun playing this exciting new sport. Cost: Per Golfer -$130.00 includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, dinner, non-alcoholic beverages Adult dinner only - $45.00 Couples dinner only - $80.00 Children (under 17) - $15.00 footgolf, pizza, beverage, ice cream Adult footgolf & dinner - $50.00 Family Plan (1 golfer w/ dinner, 2nd adult dinner, children s footgolf & kids dinner) $160.00 plus $12.00 per child Go to saintkateriparish.com and click on events