ST. CATHARINE S PARISH Celebrating 150 Years of Service To God s People

ST. CATHARINE S PARISH Celebrating 150 Years of Service To God s People

St. Catharine s Church 523 Western Highway Blauvelt, N.Y. 10913 845-359-0542/Fax 845-365-2387 http://www.saintcatharines.org Rev. Msgr. Francis J. McAree, S.T.D., Pastor Rev. Abraham Vallayil, C.M.I., Associate Pastor Rev. Mr. John C. Kelleher, Deacon Rev. Mr. John Jurasek, Deacon Sunday Weekday Saturday First Fridays 5:00 PM Saturday evening Vigil 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, and 4:30 PM 6:45 AM and 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 6:45 AM and 8:30 AM Baptism First and third Sundays of the month at 2:00 PM. Parents should call Deacon John Jurasek at (845) 365-3618 or email to jurasek@optonline.net for an appointment and Baptismal preparation. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 4:00 to 4:45 PM, and by appointment. Marriage Couples should call the Rectory a minimum of six months prior to their marriage date to receive necessary information and preparation. Anointing of the Sick Call the Rectory anytime for this request. Parish Registration Every family living in our Parish is kindly requested to register at the Rectory. Parish Devotions Miraculous Medal held after the 8:30 AM Mass on Mondays. Rosary following 8:30 AM Mass (Mon.-Fri.) Scriptural Rosary following 8:30 AM Mass on Saturdays Eucharistic Adoration In our Chapel on First Fridays following the 8:30 AM Mass until 7:00 PM when the Church will close. Prayer Group meets every Thursday afternoon at 1:30 PM in our Chapel. Parish Religious Education Program Mrs. Audrey Angelini, Coordinator 845-359-4014 St. Catharine s Early Childhood Center Mrs. Barbara Feeney 845-359-4330 Senior Programs Thorpe Senior Center, Sister Maureen Bradshaw 845-359-4058 or 845-359-5801 PARISH MINISTRY & SERVICE CONTACTS Adoptive Families Group: Gail Rogo, 359-5671 Adult Religious Education: Deacon John Jurasek, 365-3618 or jurasek@optonline.net Altar Servers: Deacon John Jurasek, 365-3618 or jurasek@optonline.net; Mary Anne Pagnani, map807@aol.com, 358-0739 Altar Society: Anna Stellwag, 359-0769; Mary McCarroll, 359-2546 Baptisms: Deacon John Jurasek, 365-3618 or email jurasek@optonline.net Bible Study: Jose F. Botet, M.D., 359-6926 Birthright of Rockland: Call 623-9098 Bulletin: Patricia McKenna, 359-0542 or email saintcatharineschurch@gmail.com Choirs: Dr. Rene Dalandan, 917-770-2468 CYO Basketball: Mary Anne Pagnani, map807@aol.com CYO Basketball Website: www.ourcyo.org Driving Seniors to Mass: John D Andrea, 735-0110 Early Childhood Center: Barbara Feeney, 359-4330 Eucharistic Ministry at Mass: Kerry Beckmann, 359-3986 Eucharistic Ministry, Home: Eileen McCaffrey, 359-9315 Homebound Ministry: Ken Lee, 353-1915 Ladies Guild: Rosemary Pitruzzella, 359-9269 Lectors: Veronica Rogers, 624-1427 Pamphlet Rack: John D Andrea, 735-0110 Parish Council: Joseph Onativia, 365-1151 Parish Nurse Program: Maureen Fallon, 398-3806 Parish Office: Patricia McKenna, M-F, 9-5 PM, 359-0542 Saturday, 9-3 PM Judy Scandiffio, 359-0542 Parish Prayer Group: Aida Dalandan, 359-9015 Prayer Shawl Ministry: Louise Langan, 359-5648 Praying College Moms: Noreen Russell, nezyruss@aol.com Religious Education: Audrey Angelini, 359-4014 Social Activities: Joseph Onativia, 365-1151 TASC, Teen Association: Richard & Rita Sarubbi, 641-3172 or email richrita@optonline.net Ushers: Ken Lee, 353-1915 Website: Patricia McKenna, 359-0542 or email saintcatharineschurch@gmail.com FORMED.ORG PARISH ACCESS CODE: PV8JMK

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT NEWS OF COMFORT In a time of preparation, much of it having to do with material things, it is good to hear the words of Isaiah, Comfort, give comfort to my people, / says your God (Isaiah 40:1). In a time of such stress and rush, when our usual burdens are augmented by piles of Christmas preparations, we can choose to slow down, take some time to heal, and appreciate the enormous gift we are about to receive. Christ, the Son of God, has become one of us, and knows our human limitations. Yet God, even now, is freeing us from the burdens that our inattentiveness to our God and to our deepest inner longings have heaped upon us. The Lord comes, not as a king with mighty armies, but as a shepherd leading the flocks with care and tenderness. Isaiah prophesies good news: our oppression is over, our sins forgiven. The Savior we have waited for is coming. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The rugged land shall be made a plain; the rough country, a broad valley (Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11). Psalm Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85). Second Reading Conduct yourselves in holiness, hastening the coming of the day of God (2 Peter 3:8-14). Gospel I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:1-8). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. THIS SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT calls us to prepare for the coming of the Lord. This is the time to ask God for His help to make our lives more centered on His teachings. The candle for the Second Sunday of Advent is the Bethlehem Candle or the Candle of Faith. It reminds us of the journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem and helps us to remain faithful that Jesus is coming and to prepare for His birth. You may want to meditate on these verses: "As it is written in the book of the sayings of Isaiah the prophet: A voice of one that cries in the desert: Prepare a way for the Lord, make his paths straight! Let every valley be filled in, every mountain and hill be levelled, winding ways be straightened and rough roads made smooth and all humanity will see the salvation of God." (Luke 3:4-6) TODAY S - SECOND COLLECTION RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT This Second Collection benefits the Religious Retirement Community Fund. May God bless you for your generosity. ST. CATHARINE S CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS CONCERT & PAGEANT THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 th, 6:00 PM PARISH CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 th FOLLOWING OUR CHRISTMAS PAGEANT ST. CATHARINE S CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE NEXT WEEKEND DECEMBER 16-17 Next weekend, we will be collecting hams, turkeys, and other food items for Christmas Holiday distribution to some of our local families, as well as, those turning to the Catholic Community Services Food Pantry. Supermarket gift cards are also appreciated! If you know of anyone in need of assistance, please speak with Monsignor McAree. Thank you for your kind compassion! CHRISTMAS FLOWERS COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND DECEMBER 16-17 Flowers and greens for our Christmas services are made possible by your generous donations. All registered parishioners will have received special envelopes for Christmas Flower donations. Envelopes may also be found on the Ushers tables in the lobby of the Church. If you would like to donate in honor or memory of a loved one, please write the name of your beloved deceased, insert your offering, and place the envelope in the collection basket at any of our weekend masses.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE FEAST DAY DECEMBER 12 th This is the story of the extraordinary encounter between the Queen of Heaven, and typically enough, one of her little ones. On December 9, 1531, just about ten years after the Spaniards had first brought their faith to Mexico, an Indian man named Juan Diego, a recent convert to Christianity, was making his way along the hill of Tepeyac, just outside the city of Tenochtitlan, which would later evolve into Mexico City. He was heading to morning mass when he heard a burst of birdsong and turned to see where it was coming from. What he saw took his breath away, for, standing before him, was a woman closed in celestial light. The Lady announced herself as the Mother of the Most High God, and she had a request for Juan Diego. Would you ask the Bishop to construct a temple here in my honor? Being a simple man, Juan Diego obeyed. He was ushered into the presence of Bishop Juan Zumàrraga, a Franciscan friar and a good man, the builder of the first hospital and university in the Americas, and a protector of the native population. Bishop Zumàrraga listened patiently to Juan Diego s story, but, understandably enough, he asked Juan Diego for a confirming sign from the Heavenly Lady. On December 12, Juan Diego went once again to Tepeyac and found the Virgin there. She invited him to remove his tilma, the simple coarse poncho-like garment he was wearing, and then, with her help, he gathered up a bunch of roses that were, despite the lateness of the year, in full bloom. This, she said, would be a sign for the Bishop. Juan Diego hurried with his bundle to the Bishop s office, but he was made to wait. It was said that over zealous aides of Zumàrraga s tried, without success, to find out what the Indian was carrying in his tilma. Finally, Juan Diego was brought into the Bishop s presence. He opened his cloak and the roses spilled out. Then, to Juan Diego s amazement, the Bishop and his assistants were kneeling, for, on the inside of the tilma was something extraordinary, an image of the woman clothed in light. On the spot, Zumàrraga vowed to build the temple the Lady had asked for, and it still stands near the hill of Tepeyac. (please, continue) One might be tempted to dismiss this as a charming story from a simpler, more credulous time, but the best contradiction to this kind of skepticism is the tilma itself, which is still displayed in the massive Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. Careful studies have shown that the tilma is indeed from the Sixteenth Century and woven from cactus fibers. This juxtaposition is itself puzzling, since that kind of garment, under the best of conditions, usually lasts for at most twenty or twenty-five years. And then there is the image, the strange and beautiful image, which has beguiled millions for the past five hundred years. Scientific analysis has revealed that no known pigmentation was involved and that no underdrawing is discernible. Therefore, just how those colors were transferred onto the tilma is mysterious. What no one, even the most stubborn skeptic, can dispute is that within ten years of the apparition to Juan Diego almost the entire Mexican nation nine million people converted to Christianity. And the image continues to beguile, fascinate, and beckon. The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is the most visited religious site in the Christian world, surpassing Lourdes, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and St. Peter s itself. SHARING GOD S LOVE THIS WEEKEND DECEMBER 9-10 Our Annual Sharing God s Love at Christmas Gift Collection is this weekend. Please choose from one of the suggestions below, buy something NEW and bring it UNWRAPPED to the lobby of the Church ST. DOMINIC S HOME FOR ADULT MEN St. Dominic s Home for Adult Men serves individuals who are developmentally disabled and have multiple handicaps. Gifts may include NEW socks, t-shirts, sweaters, scarves, hats, gloves, and grooming items, e.g., combs, brushes, etc. ADOPT A FAMILY AT CHRISTMAS You may choose to adopt one of the families right here in our parish, who, for one reason or another, find themselves in need at this time. Please call the PREP office at 359-4014, and bring a little joy to someone this Christmas. GIVING TREE Families in need within our Parish have given us Wish Lists for their children, but we believe the Parents need to experience the joy of Christmas, too!! Please take an ornament from the Giving Tree in the lobby, buy the item noted (gift certificate for haircut, manicure, movie, restaurant, etc.) and return the unwrapped item under the tree. We are asking that all items be returned no later than Sunday, December 17 th. CHRISTMAS SONGS & STORIES WITH TOMMY DUNN & JAN LYNCH BLAUVELT FREE LIBRARY THIS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 th, 4:30 PM All ages are welcome!

The Tabernacle Candle was donated by The D Andrea Family in Loving Memory of Daniel and Rosemary D Andrea FEAST OF ST. LUCIA DECEMBER 13 St. Lucia was a virgin martyr during the earliest centuries of Christianity under its worse persecution at the hands of the Roman Empire, therefore making her one of the most glorious saints in Heaven. Lucia means light, a fitting name for a young woman who was known to visibly glow and radiate in her love for Jesus Christ. There are many beautiful traditions associating this saint with the meaning of her name, the story of her life, and her glorious position in Heaven. Her Feast Day is celebrated with candles, torches, and even bonfires. Tradition holds that St. Lucia would wear a wreath of candles on her head so she could see better, her arms full of supplies, as she served the poor Christians hiding from persecution in the dark underground catacombs. In some Catholic cultures (especially in Italy and Scandinavia) it s common to have a Mass procession on St. Lucia s Feast Day with young girls carrying candles, and the lead girl dressed in a white gown for purity, often with a red sash as a sign of martyrdom, wearing a wreath of lingonberry branches which are evergreen and symbolize new life in winter, and lit candles. In some homes, the oldest daughter will wake early, dress in white with a wreath of lit candles and bring special St. Lucia s Day Buns, a sweet treat dotted with raisins, to her family for breakfast. Why not bring a little of St. Lucia s light into your Advent season? LADIES GUILD CHRISTMAS SOCIAL THIS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 th, 7:00 PM LOWER PARISH HOUSE ST. CATHARINE S CHOIR PRESENTS A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS ST. DOMINIC S CHAPEL, 496 WESTERN HWY. THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 th, 7:30 PM BLAUVELT/ORANGEBURG SENIORS TRIP TO VIRGINIA BEACH/ WILLIAMSBURG MAY 21-25, 2018 The package includes 4 nights lodging, 4 breakfasts, 3 dinners, Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise, tour of the Norfolk Naval Base, and visit to the MacArthur Memorial, Military Aviation Museum, and Chrysler Museum of Art. Evening entertainment. Motorcoach transportation. For information and reservation, please contact: Judith Scandiffio at (845) 359-1023 as soon as possible. Cost is $429 per person, double occupancy. Please remember the names on our Parish Prayer lists in your own private prayers during the week. Prayer is our most powerful tool for healing and we hope that this will allow us to more consciously remember our parishioners who are in poor health, have recently passed, or are in the Armed Forces. Thank you. For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven. A time to heal We pray for God s tender mercy and loving kindness upon all of our loved ones who have experienced health issues. Walter Cahill, Helen O Brien, Matthew Mencher, Lucy Decilla, James Cody, Rory Tinston, Geraldine Moloney, Carol Crane, Gary Baisley, Brandon Hernandez, Billy Keenan, Jim Grimm, Diana Colon, Ruth Zapata, Colleen Kusy, Amanda Lynch, Brian Domitrovits, II, Warren Allen, Christian Perez, Adolfo Morales, Nicholas Guiliano, Matilda Quinn, Peter Sasson, Pat Pacella, Nicholas Corbi, Liam Frawley, Noreen Larsen, Patricia Finley, Molly McGovern, Carolyn Byrne, Cali Jhené Pritchard, Danny Newkirk, Peggy Regan, Scott Sanguinetti, Kay Vyskocil, Emmet Horvath, Ann Noss, Darianna DeLise, Eileen Igoe, Marion Plunkett, Anna Fee, David O Hanlon, James Cunningham, Tom Mooney, Frances Romano, Deacon John Kelleher, Liam McLaughlin, Tom Collins, Dr. Jose Botet, Teresita Dural, Rob Incognoli, Eileen & Mike Maloney, Keira Cunningham, Tom Iervolino, Catherine O Brien, and Anna Pesce A time to mourn Lord, welcome into your calm and peaceful kingdom those who have departed this present life to be with You. Mary delisser, Anthony Gross, Patrick Flynn, John Mark Makula, Patsy Trozzo, Rosa Juncaj, and Edward Cook, Sr. A time for peace O Prince of Peace, we humbly ask your protection for all our men and women in military service. Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Be their rock, their shield, and their stronghold and let them draw their strength from You. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need, and bring them home safely. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen.

PETITION OF THE WEEK On this Second Sunday of Advent, let us remember God s promise to always be with us. We know You are here, good and gentle God, and we thank You for loving us Lord, hear our prayer. DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of The Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 TITHING GOD S WAY OF SHARING Last week $13,589 Last Year $12,962 All that I have comes from you, Lord. DECEMBER ALTAR DUTY Joan Feroldi DECEMBER PURIFICATOR ASSIGNMENT Ethna Mullan & Cathy O Brien MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 5:00 Maureen Hornish SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 8:00 Daniela Ciccone 9:30 Sandy Galdi 11:00 Victorio Torres 12:30 Veronica Blaine 4:30 Matthew and Mary Ellen Costello MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 6:45 Juan Manuel Sangenis 8:30 Laura and Sandy Galdi TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 6:45 Lydia Torres 8:30 Daniel D Andrea WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 6:45 Eduardo Lopez 8:30 Charles and Rose Schiller THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 6:45 Irma Zambrano and Augustine Barros 8:30 Michael Drespel FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 6:45 Neil Callan 8:30 Living & Deceased Members of the Cullen Family SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 8:30 Edward Dowling 5:00 Gordon and Dorothy Demers SUNDAY, DECEMBER17 8:00 The People of St. Catharine s Church 9:30 Peter and Connell Friel 11:00 Joseph Dinnegan 12:30 Bill Schutz 4:30 Andrew Kuneac LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017 TIME LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS 5:00 PM C. Pagnani C. Feroldi, I. Franco, J. Haughey C. McHugh, J. McHugh 8:00 AM K. Linehan A. Angelini, V. Lopena J. Lomei, M. O'Prey 9:30 AM Family Mass J. DelGatto, D. Kivlehan A. Bennett, K. Henry, J. Noonan 11:00 AM K. Ward-Buckley J. D Andrea, L. Langan J. Burns, J. Burns, N. Burns 12:30 PM J. Edwards R. Longo, A. Muttatth T. Edwards 4:30 PM E. McCaffrey A. Desposati, T. Dural, F. Rumolo E. Ahlf, W. Ahlf

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