Rev. Msgr. Gerardo J. Colacicco, Pastor Rev. Richard A. LaMorte PARISH SECRETARIES Mary Theresa Soyka Wanda Ramos-Munoz COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Laura Warning DIRECTORS OF MUSIC Gene Canevari Patricia Mark Regina Syversen Bernadette Syversen MASSES Saturday... 5:00 PM Vigil Mass of Sunday Sunday... 8:00 and 10:15 AM, 12:00 Noon Holydays... See bulletin for schedule Daily Mass...7:30 AM, Wednesday.5:00pm only CONFESSIONS Saturday... 4:00-4:45 PM or anytime by request ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Begins at 12:00 Noon every 1st Friday and continues throughout the afternoon, ending with Benediction at 5:00 PM. APRIL 23, 2017 - SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY) BAPTISMS: Sundays at 1:00 PM. Please contact the rectory. Sponsor certificates for the Sacrament of Baptism (godparents) or the Sacrament of Confirmation can be obtained by seeing the Pastor after one of the weekend Masses. WEDDINGS: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance. A Marriage Preparation Program is required. NEW PARISHIONERS: Please register in the parish by calling the Rectory. St. Joseph Cemetery, Millbrook and St. Mary s Cemetery, Bangall: Call the Rectory for information. Rectory Phone: 845-677-3422 Rectory Fax: 845-677-3423 CCD Office: 845-677-3273 E-mail: stjosephmillbrook@gmail.com Website: stjosephmillbrookny.org Rectory Office Open 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Sick calls: Anytime 845-677-3422
1917 May 13 2017 The 100th Anniversary of Our Lady s Apparition in Fatima On December 10, 1925, at Pontevedra, Spain, Our Lady appeared to Sr. Lucia and said: See, my daughter, my Heart encircled by thorns with which ungrateful men pierce it at every moment by their blasphemies and ingratitude. Do you, at least, strive to console me. Tell them that I promise to assist at the hour of death with the graces necessary for salvation all those who, in order to make reparation to me, on the First Saturday of five successive months, go to Confession, receive Holy Communion, say five decades of the Rosary and keep me company for a quarter of an hour, meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary. Mass Readings Second Sunday of Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy) Year A. Today s readings can be found on page 864 in the hymnal. Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, April 22nd - 5:00pm Sunday, April 23rd - Ellen Groppe The Deceased Members of the Tamburrino and Cicconetti Families SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY) 8:00am 10:15am 12:00pm People of the Parish Ann Whalen Intentions of the Pope Family John Lott Bill Vuotto, Jr. Monday, April 24th - St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen Ann Whalen Tuesday, April 25th - Eileen Irwin St. Mark Wednesday, April 26th - 5:00pm Florence and Charles Bridge Bill and Norma Baer Thursday, April 27th - Friday, April 28th - Brian O Connor St. Peter Chanel St. Louis Grignion de Montfort Saturday, April 29th - 5:00pm Intentions of Msgr. Colacicco St. Catherine of Siena Andrew R. Manzi Onorato and Filomena Spagnola Vincenzina Still Arthur Neenan Sunday, April 30th - THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 8:00am 10:15am 12:00pm People of the Parish Mary Ann Pope Carol Scarperi Intentions of the Widows and Widowers of our Parish Page 2 St. Joseph, Millbrook, NY (495)
Divine Mercy Devotions Please join us today, Sunday, at 3:00pm in the Church for Divine Mercy Devotions. Confirmation Monday, April 24th at 5:00pm God, our Father, we ask You to bless all candidates who are now preparing to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation. May these gifts be a blessing for them and for Your Church. Bless, too, all parents, sponsors, teachers and Catechists, and all those who are the reflection of Your Son s love. This we ask you through Christ, our Risen Lord. Amen. First Holy Communion Saturday, May 6th at 10:00am Lord Jesus Christ, in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, You left us the gift of Your love for us. Thank You for giving our children the opportunity to experience this love in receiving the Sacrament for the first time. May Your Eucharistic presence keep them ever free from sin, hope-filled in faith, strong in love for God and neighbor and fruitful in virtue that they may continue to receive You throughout life and attain final union with You at death. Amen. In Honor of the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady s Appearance in Fatima, Portugal The Parish of St. Joseph-Immaculate Conception Millbrook, New York invites you to join us on Thursday May 4, 2017 at 7:00pm for an evening of prayer and reflection on Our Lady s Message Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament Recitation of the Holy Rosary for Peace Reflection by Father Andrew Apostoli, CFR Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament Father Andrew Apostoli, CFR is the host of EWTN s Sunday Night Prime and the author of Fatima For Today, The Urgent Marian Message of Hope Copies of the book will be available for purchase Page 3 St. Joseph, Millbrook, NY (495)
OFFICE OF THE CARDINAL 1011 FIRST AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10022 April 2017 Paschaltide Dear friends in the Lord, Next weekend our archdiocese takes up the special Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe (CCEE). This collection provides vital funding for our brothers and sisters living in countries that were once under communist rule. Restoring the Church, in both its structures and its spiritual life, has been difficult, but with your support we can help build a brighter future for this region. In Estonia, for instance, religious observance is rare, and very little funding is available to assist youth in learning about Christianity or the Catholic faith. Last year, the collection for CCEE provided support to a summer camp program for youth. Some thirty middle-school aged boys attended the camp where they not only learned about the Catholic faith but also had opportunities to attend Mass and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Once they are in high school, the boys who previously attended are excited to return as staff members to lead and help the new group of campers grow in their faith. With your support, the faith is able to flourish through this younger generation. Your generous donations will make the difference for those who are still struggling in the aftermath of communist rule. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the Collection for the Church in Central and Easter Europe this year. For more information about the collection and those supported by it, visit www.usccb.org/ccee. Thank you for your assistance in restoring the Church and in building its future in Central and Eastern Europe. With prayerful best wishes, I am, Faithfully in Christ, Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan Archbishop of New York Tastes of Heaven Please join us for a heavenly evening to taste samples from some of our popular neighboring food and wine establishments. Where: St. Denis Parish Center, 604 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction, NY When: Wednesday, April 26th 6:30-8:30pm Tickets are $30 per person (21 or older) ONLY 250 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD! Contact Laura Esposito at 845-227-3949 or stdenisre@stdenischurch.org for more info. Page 4 St. Joseph, Millbrook, NY (495)
In Memory of Margaret Daley National Day of Prayer for Life MARRIAGE In Memory of BANNS III Corey Weaver and Lauren Cole Margaret Daley Saturday, April 29th Pro-life leaders in Washington are working to defund the largest abortion provider in our country of your tax dollars. Planned Parenthood kills more than 320,000 babies a year and receives $430 million in federal funding. Join us as we peacefully and prayerfully stand as witnesses to Life. TIME: Sat., April 29th, 10:30-12 Noon PLACE: Church St., Poughkeepsie (between Market & Academy St.) Signs will be provided. For more info call 845-853-6529 PARISH INFORMATION Immaculate Conception, Amenia Food Pantry 373-8193 Religious Education (CCD) And Youth Group Laura Warning 677-3273 Uncle Al s Thrift Shop 677-5002 St. Joseph s Women s Guild Pamela Woodward 677-5897 Knights of Columbus Greg Butta 677-0182 CYO Basketball Kirsten Rappleyea 677-6581 Choir Gene Canevari 399-0403 Men s Group Mike Appolonia 594-7804 Parish Sick List Please pray for our Parishioners who are ill, homebound or in our area Nursing Homes: Daisy Abruzzo, Tatum Allen, Thomas Bargo, Rosemary and Melville Bonanno, Marge Bruno, Salvatore Carrubba, Richard Caza, Helena Darragh, Rose Marie DeSantis, Michael Eades, Millie France, Gilda Iannucci, Susan Liskey, Buddy Marona, June Martin, Vincent Massarelli, Dorothea Matevichuk, Rita McEnroe, Stephanie Moschier, Jane Muller, Mary O Keefe, Dan Palumbo, Mrs. Tom Parker, Helen Pelletier, Jill Philipbar, Lucille Pickering, Angelina Segno, Anthony and Rose Risimini, Linda Ippolitto Sullivan, Betty Zitz. Please pray for our recently departed: The Souls in Purgatory Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. Mark your Calendars: Parish Town Meeting Thursday April 27th at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall An evening to discuss Parish life, present and future, as well as a chance to learn more about opportunities to become more involved. All Parishioners are welcome to attend. Uncle Al s Please visit Uncle Al s Thrift Shop, located on Front Street for a great selection of clothes, gifts, toys, etc. Hours of operation are: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10:00am 4:00pm and Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm. All proceeds benefit St. Joseph s Church. New Merchandise DAILY! Page 5 St. Joseph, Millbrook, NY (495)