September 11, 2016 St. Columbanus Parish 122 Oregon Road Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 St. Columbanus Church and Rectory MASSES SATURDAYS: 6:00 p.m. REV. FRANCIS J. SAMOYLO, PASTOR Rev. Msgr. Patrick J. Keenan, Pastor Emeritus - Rev. Anthony Omenihu John J. Coppola, Deacon - Christopher C. Mendoza, Deacon Carol Connolly, Financial Administrator - Phyllis McGinnis, Secretary Bulletin Team, stcolumbanusbulletin@gmail.com Karen Longwell, Music Director CONFESSIONS: Saturdays 4:30-5:30 p.m. & after the 6:00 p.m. Mass. Mondays during Holy Hour: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. MARRIAGES: Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance of desired wedding date. VISITATION OF SICK & SHUT-INS: Every First Friday by Priests and Deacon. Special visitation by Eucharistic Ministers by request. (This satisfies Sunday obligation.) SUNDAYS: 8:00, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon and 3:00 p.m. Traditional Latin Mass WEEKDAYS: 7:30 & 9:00 a.m. SATURDAYS: 8:30 a.m. EVE OF HOLY DAY: 6:00 p.m. HOLY DAYS:, 12:05p.m. & 7:00 p.m. *Handicapped Accessibility* RECTORY: Phone: 914-737-4705 / Fax: 914-736-7476 DILLON (CHURCH) HALL: Phone: 914-736-1592 Parish Website: stcolumbanusparish.org Flocknote: archny.flocknote.com/columbanus DEVOTIONS: Rosary: Monday - Friday after Mass Saturday 1/2 hour before 8:30 a.m. Mass Divine Mercy: Monday-Friday after 9:00 a.m. Mass Miraculous Medal Novena Devotions: Every Saturday after 8:30 a.m. Mass Benediction & Exposition: Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. BAPTISM PROCEDURE: 1. Call Rectory as soon as possible. 2. Appointment for Parents with Priest or Deacon; - this conference is mandatory. 3. Baptism Ceremony every Sunday at 1:15 p.m. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Stephanie Carlone, Coordinator (914-739-2441) Monday evenings: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Saturday mornings: 9:00-10:30 a.m..; Sunday mornings: 8:45-11:00 a.m., including Mass Church of the North American Martyrs MISSION: Lake Peekskill, New York 55 Oscawana Lake Road, Putnam Valley, NY Office: 914-737-4705 MASSES SATURDAYS: 5:00 p.m. (This Satisfies Sunday Obligation) SUNDAYS: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. HOLY DAYS: 10:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS: ½ hour before each Mass St. Columbanus School Mrs. Bernadette Frohm, Principal Mrs. Margaret Roche, Administrative Assistant School Phone: 914-739-1200 / School Fax: 739-1109 School Website: www.st-columbanus.com
SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 ST. COLUMBANUS CHURCH #481/PAGE 2 MASSES FOR THE WEEK MARRIAGE BANNS 1st Reading: Psalm: MONDAY ~ SEPTEMBER 12 The Most Holy Name of Mary 9:00 a.m. Vladimir Michalik TUESDAY ~ SEPTEMBER 13 St. John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 9:00 a.m. Olaf Thompson WEDNESDAY ~ SEPTEMBER 14 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 9:00 a.m. Mary Flood THURSDAY ~ SEPTEMBER 15 Our Lady of Sorrows Leonardo Altobelli 9:00 a.m. FRIDAY ~ SEPTEMBER 16 Sts. Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs 9:00 a.m. Barbara Gottman SATURDAY ~ SEPTEMBER 17 Saint Robert Bellarmine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church T he Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 a.m. Bob Sourenin (Living) 6:00 p.m. Eleanor & Bern Schlueter NORTH AMERICAN MARTYRS 5:00 p.m. Antoinette Pascarelli SUNDAY S READINGS 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time The Lord relented in the punishment he had threatened to inflict on his people. (Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14) I will rise and go to my father. (Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19) 2nd Reading: Christ came to save sinners. (1 Timothy 1:12-17) Alleluia: Gospel: God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. There will be great joy in heaven over one sinner who repents. (Luke 15:1-32) Andrew Wilbur and Jessica Link (II) STEWARDSHIP A WAY OF LIFE Tithing: God s Plan for Giving September 4, 2016 ~ $7,116.52 September 6, 2015 ~ $7,955.50 WINE & HOST MEMORIAM TABERNACLE CANDLE A donation of $25 will provide for the weeklong burning of the tabernacle candle in memory of loved ones; a like donation for the hosts and wine offered at Mass may be given as a memorial as well. Please call or stop by the rectory if you d like to honor your loved ones in this holy manner. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH Michael Brown~Joseph Candarelli~Nicole Cattano Deacon John Coppola~Ernest DeCurtis Annemarie DeScisciolo~Frank Fitzgerald Sheila Fleitz~Abina Furnari Alena Radke Gabriel~Frank & Edie Gaglione John Grogan~Alex Hetsko~Marvin Keeler Christine Keenan~Kerry Kennedy~Arlene Kolosky Robert McLoughlin~Roselea Megna~John Michael Margaret O Reilly~Vivian Pabon Lawrence Paschetti~Rich Pettersen Margaret Regan~Doreen Robinson John & Cathy Samoylo~Paul Sarli~Patrick Scelza Robert Schaivo~Evan Shiels Kathleen Lippert Smeriglio Rosemary Soboleski~Paula Stasfiero Arlene Stetzner~Tony Tanner
SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 ST. COLUMBANUS CHURCH #481/PAGE 3 FOOD+REFRESHMENTS+BINGO=FUN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS Join us every Friday in Dillon Hall at 7:20 p.m. *Try your luck at our Quickie games *Come for the $250 Early Bird Special *Play the $700 Jackpot each week *Bring a new player & get a FREE admission ticket for that night! September 16th is Team #5 L. Perez Kitchen: P. Hosang & M. Morriss No one under 18 is allowed in Dillon Hall while Bingo is in session. ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED We have a great need for altar servers in our parish, particularly at North American Martyrs Church. Children in 5th grade or above may serve. If you are interested, please contact Maureen at 845-528-2258. HELPING HANDS NEEDED A mother with two young children desperately needs clothes and shoes. Her 9 mos. old son wears a size 4-4.5 shoe; her 2 year old daughter wears a size 8.5-9 shoe. If you can help this mother, or have any questions, please contact Susan Goderre, Advocate for Those with a Need, at 914-261-6842. K OF C MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL 14991 If you are a Catholic male over 18 and looking for a way to help your family, parish, and community, consider joining the K of C. In the last 2 years, our council has contributed over $30,000 to great local and national causes. We would love to have you help out a Family Mass breakfast, one of the dinner dances, or a movie night. We are able to hold these events because we have the support of Catholic men like you. There is nothing like the feeling you get when Walking the Talk and your family & friends will notice the difference in you. We would be happy to discuss the many other benefits you can get from the Knights. Please reach out to us at 914-713-5632 or email us at kofc14991@gmail.com. Aid for the Needy RAFFLE has LESS THAN 40 TICKETS LEFT! Since 2014 AFN has generated $30,000 for St. Columbanus Parish, the Putnam Valley Food Pantry, and K of C Charities. This year the K of C will continue supporting these causes plus the Wounded Warriors Project and St. Joseph s Seminary. JUST 300 TICKETS ARE SOLD at $100 each, giving you a great chance to win one of 9 prizes worth $15,000: ONE (1) $5000 GRAND PRIZE ONE (1) $3000 SECOND PRIZE SEVEN (7) $1000 THIRD PRIZES The drawing is held at the Oktoberfest Dinner Dance. Order forms are available in the church vestibules, from any K of C member, or by calling Bobby Sellazzo at 914-497-0253. Thank you for supporting the needy in our parish and community. OKTOBERFEST DINNER DANCE SAT. OCT. 8th It is time again for the Oktoberfest Dinner / Dance, hosted by the K of C. Everyone is invited to enjoy a great night out, at an affordable price. Everything is included: Dinner, beer/wine/cold drinks, dessert, dancing to a great DJ, door prizes, and lots of FUN for all. Also, $15,000 in cash prizes will be given away as part of our Aid for the Needy Raffle. Please send in your advanced reservations early. Tickets are $25/adults and $10/kids; responses must be postmarked by Oct. 3rd. Ticket prices increase for any reservations post-marked AFTER Oct. 3rd. Forms are located in the Church vestibules. Please mail your completed forms and payment to: K of C, P.O. Box 2, Putnam Valley, N.Y. 10579. Please do not leave completed forms or checks at Rectory. If you have any questions, please contact cochairman Bill Schneider at 914-420-6836.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 _ ST. COLUMBANUS CHURCH_ #481/PAGE 4 OUR LADY OF FATIMA STATUE Next year is the 100th anniversary of the Blessed Mother s apparition to the 3 children at Fatima. At that time, Our Lady told the children to pray the Rosary daily and offer sacrifices for sinners. If her requests were fulfilled, the war would end and sinners would be converted. St. Columbanus Parish has a statue of the Pilgrim Virgin, Our Lady of Fatima. We hope you and your family will open your hearts and welcome the statue into your home to pray the Rosary with family and friends. To set up a date, or for more information, please call Bobbi at 914-737-1416, or Ann at 914-402- 4374. 13 th ANNUAL KENNEDY CATHOLIC GOLF CLASSIC Thursday, October 6, 2016 Centennial Golf Club 185 John Simpson Road, Carmel For More Information or to Register KennedyCatholic.org/golf-outing (914) 232-5061 Ext. 121 Advancement@Kennedycatholic.org NEW - Non-Golfer Get into Golf Clinic Always wanted to see what golf was all about? Come for a 2 hour clinic to learn the nuts & bolts of golf: Demo of swings by golf pro Chipping & Putting contests Driving range Practice greens Golf club rental then join us for cocktails & dinner!
SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 ST. COLUMBANUS CHURCH #481/PAGE 5 ST. COLUMBANUS CYO BASKETBALL THIS WEEK S EVENTS Registration for the St. Columbanus CYO Basketball boys and girls competitive travel teams for 3rd -8th grades will be held Saturday, Sept. 24th from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 26th from 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at St. Columbanus School. The registration fee is $175. Please bring proof of age (e.g., birth certificate). For additional information, please contact Charlie Stockinger at 914-490-6854. Be not overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 Rosary Recitation ~ Mon.-Sat., 8:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m. Bible Study ~ Monday, 9:45 a.m. Adoration ~ Monday, 7:00 p.m. Bible Study ~ Monday, 7:00 p.m. Religious Ed. ~ Monday, 7:00 p.m. K of C ~ Monday, 7:30 p.m. Legion of Mary ~ Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Bible Study ~ Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. Choir ~ Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. RCIA ~ Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Parish Council ~ Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Divine Mercy ~ Friday, 3:00 p.m. Bingo ~ Friday, 7:30 p.m. Religious Ed. ~ Sat./Sun. 9:00 a.m. We Remember