St. Columba Roman Catholic Church P.O. Box 428 835 Route 82 Hopewell Jct., NY 12533 Rectory: 845-227 - 8380 Fax: 845-227 - 8390 Parish website: www.stcolumbaonline.org Rectory Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am to 4pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 18, 2015 Rev. Michael P. McLoughlin, Administrator Rev. Christopher Argano, Parochial Vicar Deacons: William Alvarado John Reilly Warren Testa Parish Manager: Mr. Gary Bartilucci Parish Council Chair: Mr. Dennis McCormack Parish Trustees: Mr. David LeGare Mr. James O Connor Office Manager: Mrs. Laura Brady Administrative Assistants: Mrs. Anne Camilleri Mrs. Carol Garvey Bookkeeper: Mrs. Mary Gallagher Weekly Mass Schedule Saturday: 8:00am, 5:30pm (Vigil Mass) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am and 12:00 noon Monday to Friday: 7:00am Confessions: Saturday: 8:30am to 9:00am 4:00pm to 5:00pm Baptisms: Sundays at 1:15pm by appointment. Call Deacon Alvarado at Rectory to make arrangements. Godparent & Sponsor forms are available after any weekend Mass. Please see parish priest. Candidates should be registered at St. Columba, have completed their initiation and follow Church teaching regarding Marriage. Matrimony: Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in advance. Please call the Rectory and make an appointment with a parish priest. Anointing of the Sick: Please speak with a parish priest after any Mass. In an emergency, please call the Rectory at any time. Vocations: Are you interested in becoming a priest, deacon or a religious sister? We would be most happy to speak with you. Please call the Rectory. Miraculous Medal Novena: Mondays following the 7am Mass. Eucharistic Adoration: Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm with: Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3pm, Rosary at 7pm and Night Prayer and Benediction at 8:45pm. St. Columba School of Religious Education P.O. Box 368 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Office: 845-221-4900 Office Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9am - 3pm Grades: 1-5: Tues., Weds., Thurs. : 4:30pm - 6:00pm Grades: 1-8: Sat.: 9:00am - 10:30am Grades: 6-8: Tues., Wed.: 7:00pm - 8:30pm OR Thursday: 4:30pm - 6:00pm Website: www.stcolumbaonline.org Director: Sister Marie Pappas, CR St. Denis - St. Columba School P.O. Box 368 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Office: 845-227-7777 Fax: 845-226-8470 Email: info@stcolumba.net Website: www.stcolumba.net Celebrating 48 years of Excellence in Catholic Education Principal: Sister Kathleen Marie Gerritse, CR
Mass Intentions for the Week Sunday, January 18 - Second Sunday of Ordinary Time 7:30am - For All Parishioners 9:00am - Lucy Alifano by Joan Kamm 10:30am - Christopher Mendes by Mom & Dad 12:00pm - John Ifkovits by Tina, Johnny & Melissa Monday, January 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. (Holiday) 7:00am - Santo & Concetta Cambria by Rose & Robert Malkin & Grandsons Tuesday, January 20 - St. Fabian & St. Sebastian 7:00am - Joe & Mary Fulton by Joe & Terri Wednesday, January 21 - St. Agnes 7:00am - Donald Spaeth by Joyce & David Pfirman Thursday, January 22 - Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children 7:00am - Josef Kish by his wife Amy & Family Friday, January 23 - St. Vincent & St. Marianne Cope 7:00am - Daniel Schatzle by his Daughters Saturday, January 24 - St. Francis de Sales 8:00am - Frank LiBassi by Joe & Terri Fulton 5:30pm - Louis & Shirley Webb by Cheryl & Stanley Zmudzinski Sunday, January 25 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30am - For All Parishioners 9:00am - Maureen & Walter Krajeski by Janet & Joe Viggiano 10:30am - In Thanksgiving by Deacon Warren & Elizabeth Testa 12:00pm - Mary McMahon by the Brady Family MEMORIALS This week the ROSE will be in celebration of Deacon Bill Alvarado s Birthday. This week the LAMP will burn in celebration of Fr. Michael McLoughlin s Birthday OUR LADY OF FATIMA This week the Statue of Our Lady will be enthroned in the homes of: Tina Pisani and Barbara Falcone If you would like to have the statue visit your home please call Suzanne D Agostino at 431-5720. 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 Alvarado Family In Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Rectory, School and Adoration Chapel will be CLOSED on Monday, January 19th. Morning Mass is at 7:00am. I Michael Santini & Michelle Gaudette WEEKLY January 10-11, 2015 $16,702.50 50/50 D. Mitchell $80 Congratulations! ATTENDANCE 1,976 BAPTISMS We congratulate the parents and families of the children who were born again in the new life of Christ, and who became a part of our parish family through the sacrament of Baptism. Robert Michael Carinci Please pray for our recently deceased parishioners, family & friends. Dibeh Haddad Richard A Porter LEAVE A LEGACY TO ST. COLUMBA PARISH BY INCLUDING A BEQUEST IN YOUR WILL.
From the desk of Fr. Michael: The Latin Tempus Per Annum ( time throughout the year ) is rendered into English as Ordinary Time. Many sources, online and in print, suggest that Ordinary Time is derived from the word ordinal, meaning numbered, since the Sundays of Ordinary Time, as in other seasons, are ordered numerically. However, other sources suggest the etymology of Ordinary Time is related to our word ordinary ( which itself has a connotation of time and order, derived from the Latin word ordo). Ordinary Time occurs outside of other liturgical time periods, periods in which specific aspects of the mystery of Christ are celebrated. According to The General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, the days of Ordinary Time, especially the Sundays, are devoted to the mystery of Christ in all its aspects. Basically, Ordinary Time encompasses that part of the Christian year that does not fall within the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent or Easter. The Catholic Church celebrates two periods of the year as Ordinary Time. The first period begins after the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord ( the Sunday after The Epiphany) has ended until Ash Wednesday. The Second period of Ordinary Time runs from the Monday after Pentecost until Evening Prayer is said the night before Advent begins. This includes Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday of Ordinary Time. Ordinary time does not need to be ordinary, and is not somehow a break from the Liturgical Year. The opposite is actually true: Ordinary Time celebrates the mystery of Christ in all its aspects. Many important liturgical celebrations fall during Ordinary Time, including, Trinity, Corpus Christi, All Saints, the Assumption of Mary and Christ the King. We also may remember and celebrate the parts of Jesus life that were ordinary, much like our own lives. The color of green is appropriate because it is the most ordinary color in our natural environment. THE YEAR OF GRACE 2015 Dear brothers and sisters, the glory of the Lord has shone upon us, and shall ever be manifest among us, until the day of his return. Through the rhythms of times and seasons let us celebrate the mysteries of salvation. Let us recall the year s culmination, the Easter Triduum of the Lord: his last supper, his crucifixion, his burial, and his rising celebrated between the evening of the Second day of April and the evening of the Fourth day of April, Easter Sunday being on the Fifth day of April. Each Easter, as on each Sunday, the Holy Church makes present the great and saving deed by which Christ has for ever conquered sin and death. From Easter are reckoned all the days we keep holy. Ash Wednesday, the beginning of lent, will occur on the Eighteenth day of February. The Ascension of the Lord will be commemorated on Sunday, the Fourteenth day of May. And, this year the First Sunday of Advent will be on the Twenty - Ninth day of November. Likewise the pilgrim Church proclaims the Passover of Christ in the feasts of the Holy Mother of God, in the feasts of the Apostles and Saints, and in the commemoration of the faithful departed. To Jesus Christ, who was, who is, and who is to come, Lord of time and history, be endless praise, forever and ever. AMEN. Monday, February 2 is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. It is also known as Candlemas Day. Traditionally this is the day for the Blessing of Candles. If you wish to have your candles blessed, please bring them with you to the 7:00am Mass. We will also have available for purchase (Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm). Blessed Candles at the Rectory. Cost is $4 for a box of two. FEAST OF ST. BLASÉ - It is a wonderful tradition to Bless Throats asking the intercession of St. Blasé on his Feast day. This year it occurs on Tuesday, February 3rd. Come receive this blessing at the following times: 7:00am Mass 10:00am Service (School children will attend) 4:45pm Service (CCD children will attend) 7:15pm Service (CCD children will attend) Our children will go to Confession for the first time on Saturdays January 24th, 31st, and February 7th. Please pray for our children as they experience the joy of God s forgiveness and love. Our semi-annual Meeting with Heads of Organizations with our Parish Council will be held on Monday, February 9th at 7:30pm in the Library Meeting Room. Each organization should have a representative. It is an opportunity to share your plans for the upcoming months.
From the desk of Fr. Michael: In addition to his parish commitment, priests are often asked to take on additional leadership roles. For example, Fr. Chris serves as Chaplain to the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. I have been asked to serve on the Catholic Schools Regional Board for Dutchess County. Since I have always had a love for Catholic Education, and I want to see our schools succeed, I have accepted this Appointment from Cardinal Dolan. This will involve a number of meetings throughout the year. I also organize, each year, the Catholic School Night at the Hudson Valley Renegades. In addition, I am looking forward to participating in the local Ecumenical Clergy Group that meets monthly. Thanks for understanding when commitments take us briefly away from St. Columba. The annual Catholic Charities Feeding Our Neighbors Campaign will be held again from Sunday, January 25 to Sunday, February 1. Last year, thanks to your support, the campaign raised food and funds for an additional 350,000 meals. Unfortunately, the high demand for emergency food continues. Two very important corporate sponsors have joined with us: Goya Food and Shoprite. Our efforts at St. Columba will help us restock our own St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. So Please, when you come to Mass on January 25 or February1, please bring a donation of non-perishable food with you! Thank you! A question asked - where was Keep Christ in Christmas sign? In the past, a company donated a lift truck to place the sign. They are no longer available to do this. For next year, the parish would have to pay someone OR perhaps a parishioner with a lift truck would be willing to donate their time and truck? Please see Gary if you can help! Pick up your Church bulletin after Mass and take it home. Go to our website: www.stcolumbaonline.org Check our Blog - Link on website under Father Michael s name. Sign up for Flocknotes. www.flocknote.com/columbahopewell JANUARY, 2015 January 4-8 - CYFM College Capuchin Outreach Program January 16-18 - Leadership Retreat Training January 30-31 - 7th & 8th Grade Retreat - Cost $75pp, send application with $40 nonrefundable deposit by Jan. 27th January 30-2/1-7th & 8th Grade Retreat - See above! FEBRUARY February 5-8 - Girls DDA Retreat February 27-3/1 - College/Young Adult Retreat MARCH March 5-8 - Boys DDA Retrea March 20-22 - Saints for Youth APRIL April 9-12 - Girl s DDA Retreat April 25-26 - High School Sr. Retreat MAY May 15-17 - Capuchin Leadership Training JUNE June 28-7/2 - Capuchin Outreach Program (Hudson Valley) JULY July 11-19 - Capuchin Appalachian Mission (Harlan, KY) FR. MICHAEL TO LEAD PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY Fr. Michael McLoughlin has led four different Pilgrimages overseas, including to the Holy Land, France, Spain Portugal and Italy. He is Planning a Pilgrimage to Italy for the summer of 2015 which would include Sorrento, Naples, Amalfi, Pompeii, San Giovanni Rotundo (Padre Pio) and Rome (including a Papal Audience). Dates are July 30th to August 8, 2015. Mass will be offered daily. Tour guide and all services provided by Peter s Way Tours. Brochures are now available in the Rectory. A number of suggestions from the Ministry Fair included ideas like care increased care for the homebound, friendly visits and/ or phone calls, making a meal for a family facing an emergency and driving to doctor appointments. Should we consider beginning a Ministry of Care? Do you have ideas? Do you want to be involved? Would you be a coordinator? Come to a discussion on Monday, January 26 at 7:30pm in the Library.
PARISH NEWS: COME JOIN US! - On Thursday, January 22nd at 7:30pm, Father Chris will hold his Bible study meeting which will meet in the School. For any questions please call the parish office. All are welcome to attend. BUSES FOR MARCH FOR LIFE -JANUARY 22, 2015 The March for Life in Washington D.C. is scheduled for Thursday, January 22. The buses for the March will leave Thursday, January 22nd in the morning. This is the 42nd anniversary of the Supreme Court making it legal to kill babies out of the Declaration of Independence. St. Columba busses will leave St. Columba Church at 5am after a 4:30am Mass. St. Mary s bus will from Holy Trinity Church ( new location) at 5am after 4:30am Mass there. For reservations on the St. Mary s bus and/or information contact Rich at 297-7930. For the two St. Columba buses, call George Morton 226-6896. Prices are: Adults $35 and students $25 (adjusted by need). LOCAL ROSARY FOR LIFE - JANUARY 22, 2015 For those not traveling to Washington, DC please join us for Rosary s for Life at Poughkeepsie Planned Parenthood starting after 8:00am Mass at St. Mary s Poughkeepsie. Exposition will be available for those selecting to stay in church. Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place when the rosary procession returns to church. All are invited. St. Denis - St. Columba School 849 Route 82, Hopewell Junction Open House: Sunday, January 25, 2015 10:00am - 1:00pm To kick-off Catholic Schools Week, St. Denis - St. Columba School invites you to join us for our OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 25th from 10:00am 1:00pm. Please visit our website at www.stcolumba.net for more information. Keeping your children educated as a family from K 8 Teaching a Strong Academic Foundation in Literacy and Math Providing the Catholic tradition: Lively Faith, Strong Character, Generous Heart WORLD MARRIAGE DAY - Sunday, February 8, 2015 - Longest Married Couple Search The search begins for the longest married couple in the Archdiocese of New York! To enter, couples must be sacramentally married for a minimum of 65 years and reside in the Archdiocese of NY. The longest married couple(s) will be honored on Sunday, February 10th at St. Patrick s Cathedral at the 10:15am Mass with a reception to follow. For further info or reservations, contact: Izabella Nagle at 646-794-3190 or izabella.nagle@archny.org Mail entries to : Family Life + Respect Life Office, 1011 First Ave., New York, NY 10022, Attn : Izabella Nagle. Deadlines for entries is January 30, 2015. PSA GIFT CARDS AND CERTIFICATES St. Columba School PSA is once again selling gift cards and certificates after ALL Masses THIS weekend. Please stop by, check out the wonderful selections and help support our School! Please join us at our annual Scholastic Book Fair on Sunday, January 25 th from 10-1. There will be a large selection of books for all ages and interests levels. This wonderful event is open to all our parish families. Knights of Columbus Presents: Ryan Dutcher - January 24, 2015. Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at door. All ages show! Doors open @ 5:30pm, Show @ 7:45pm. Free buffet from 6:15-7:17pm. Knights of Columbus, 339 Rt. 82, Hopewell Jct., NY 12533. for more information, call Peter at 845-742-2892 2015 Knights of Columbus Annual Basketball Free Throw Contest Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 7:00pm (sign-up starts at 6:30 pm) in the St. Mary s School Gymnasium 106 Jackson St., Fishkill, NY All boys and girls between ages 9 to 14 are invited to compete in their respective age division, (birthdays between Jan 1, 2000 and December 31, 2005). Birth certificate (or other proof of age) must be provided and both participant and parent must sign the entry form at registration beginning at 6:30pm on January 18, 2015. Trophies will be awarded to the winners in each age group. The competition is FREE. For additional information, please call Craig Gruszecki at (845) 724-4501
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Thank you for your continued prayers and support. If you need to reach us, or would like to volunteer to become a member of SVDP, please call us at: 227-7863. This week the pantry is in need of: Chicken/Beef Broth, Jello/Pudding, Raman Noodles, Salt /Pepper Next Meeting: February 11, 2015 at 7pm in the Convent Meeting Room at St. Columba from 7:00-8:00pm. ST. COLUMBA MOVIE NIGHT Committee Organization Meeting Wednesday, January 21st School Cafeteria - 7:30pm Help us define a monthly movie program at St. Columba! If you have ideas on movie selection, times, publicity, snacks or logistics or if you would be willing to help out, please plan on attending. Contact Josie Boston at 226-2771 or email: jboston@frontiernet.net If you have any questions or comments. Camp Veritas - Dates for 2015: July 19-25 at Mt. St. Mary College, Newburgh, NY. July 26 - August 1 - at Summit Lake Camp, Emmetsburg, MD & August 16-22 at Camp Lakota in Wurtsboro, NY. Prices: $370 - early bird - if paid in full before 4/1/2015 or $400 per week if paid after 4/1/2015. For more information: www.campveritas.com Simple Ways to Pass a Moral Code on to Your Children at Home - How can parents pass down the wisdom we have received and now want to give to our own children? Moral lessons must first be taught at home, such as providing opportunities for children to serve others, and teaching them to protect the innocent. To learn more about the ways to teach your children Moral lessons, please attend our meeting on Wednesday, January 21 from 10 to 11:30am at St. Mary s Chapel, Bedford Ave., Fishkill, NY. Please register at 646-794-3191 ( Sue DiSisto) or 845-896-6400 ( Catherine Cwiakala) by January 19: Tell us your name, telephone number and any children who will attend with you. Donation Request for Taxes Name Address Phone Number PARISH LISTINGS ADORATION Stephen Broussard (845) 591-4030 Christopher Merenda (914) 419-6314 cmerenda@frontiernet.net BAPTISM Deacon William Alvarado BEREAVEMENT Deacon William Alvarado WEDDING & MUSIC MINISTRY Linda Moore RESPECT LIFE George 226-6896 or Eileen 242-1842 PASTORAL CARE of the sick & homebound Please contact the Rectory - RCIA PROGRAM Deacon Warren Testa SCHEDULING PARISH EVENTS Gary Bartilucci ST. JOSEPH S MEN GROUP Eric Winogradoff stjosephsmen@gmail.com ST. VINCENT de PAUL FOOD PANTRY Joyce Pfirman (845) 227-7863 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Nick Longo (845) 297-2674 WOMEN S GROUP Sr. Marie Pappas (845) 221-4900 ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY Maureen Ehrhart (845) 221 2416 Diane Meleshkewich (845) 227-6111 COLUMBIETTES Fran Clerc (845) 440-7033 VBS - SUMMER JOY PROGRAM Deacon John Reilly TEENS LOVING CHRIST Dave & Kathy Bell (845) 223-5015 OPEN HOUSE! ST. ALOYSIUS HAPPY HOUSE LEARNING CENTER Sunday, January 25, 2015 11:00am to 3:00pm 11Pells Road, Hopewell Jct. New York For more information call: 845-226-1917 OR 646-460-9168 Envelope Number Please drop in collection basket
Church Name and Address St. Columba Church #002765 835 Route 82 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Phone: 845-227-8380 Contact: Anne Marie or Gary Email: Bulletin.st.columba@frontiernet.net Software: Microsoft Publisher 2002 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 7 Printer: HP Laser Jet 5 Transmission Time : Wednesday, Sunday Date of Publication: January 18, 2015 Number of Pages Sent: 1 through 7 Special Instructions: