THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SAINT PATRICK 26 Hunter Street Highland Mills, New York 10930 www.stpatrickny.org First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2015 SERVED BY Rev. Charles S. Szivos, Pastor Rev. Robert Ginel, Parochial Vicar Deacon Paul Weireter Rev. Gerard P. Travers, Pastor Emeritus THE SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST Sunday Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass... 5:30 PM Saturday Evening (Misa en Espanol)...7:00 PM Sunday Morning... 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon Weekday Monday thru Saturday...9:00 AM Holy Days of Obligation Vigil Mass... 5:30 PM Holy Day... 9:00 AM & 7:30 PM ROSARY: Recited Monday thru Saturday after 9:00 AM Mass NOVENA: Every Monday morning after the 9:00 AM Mass the Miraculous Medal Novena is prayed. FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION: Every First Friday after the 9:00 AM Mass until 11:00 AM concluding with Benediction. PARISH OFFICE Located in the Parish Center next to the C.C.D. Office.928-6027 928-2982 - fax Monday thru Thursday... 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM Friday... 9:30 to 11:30 AM PARISH RECTORY 26 Hunter Street...928-9219 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM...928-6688 928-2982 - fax YOUTH GROUP....928-9219 THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Confessions are heard on Saturday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:15 PM and anytime upon reasonable request. THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Second & fourth Sundays at 1:00 PM. Expectant parents may contact the parish office to arrange for the baptism seminar class on the third Thursday of every month. The class is held in the Religious Education Building, Room 7 at 7:30 PM. Adults are baptized and confirmed at the Easter Vigil after completing the stages of the Rite of Christian Initiation. RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: A process for those who wish to enter the Catholic Faith, or for present Catholic individuals who after being baptized need to receive the sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. For more information, please call our Parish Office. THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Since Catholic marriage requires a time of preparation, arrangements should begin at least six months before the proposed date of the wedding to allow for the Marriage Preparation Program and Natural Family Planning (NFP). PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: If you are planning to enter the hospital for surgery, experiencing a prolonged or serious illness, or homebound, call the parish office to arrange for the sacraments of reconciliation, communion and anointing at home. Communal anointing of the sick is celebrated at Mass during the Advent and Lenten seasons. WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS: The Saint Patrick faith community warmly welcomes you! Please introduce yourself to the celebrant of the mass you are attending as you leave the church so that, on behalf of the entire community, you may be welcomed. You can register at the parish office and receive any information needed from the office receptionist. MISSION STATEMENT Saint Patrick Parish is a Christian community of disciples in the Roman Catholic tradition, called by Jesus, united in Eucharistic worship and growing in faith, hope and love. Nourished through the sacraments and strengthened by God s transforming love, we are empowered to know the gospel message and to bear witness to others. As Christian stewards, we are thankful for God s many gifts and we commit ourselves to share our time, talent and treasure in Christ-like service within our parish community and beyond. We seek God s blessing and guidance to be faithful to this mission.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2015 7:30 For the People of the Parish 9:00 Ruby Cancel By Margie & Earl Lynch 10:30 Elizabeth Nazzaro By Nazzaro Family 12:00 Jeffrey Canale & Deceased Friends By Family MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2015 9:00 Intentions of the Quigley Family By Quigley Family TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2015 9:00 Jeanette Matthews By Rose & Bob Colbert WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015 9:00 Edward John Petry Sr. By Maureen & Christopher Hung THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015 9:00 Jim Clarkin By Sister, Helen Clarkin FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015 9:00 Ruby Cancel By Margie & Earl Lynch SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2015 9:00 John Spear & James Roberts By Jim & Susan O Shea 5:30 Joann Faravashi By Lynch Family SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2015 7:30 For the People of the Parish 9:00 Anita M. Fisher By Carla & Ralph Mancino 10:30 Karolina Barbara Ogonowski By Hieronim Rudzinski & Family 12:00 John Simons By Rice Family NOVEMBER 29, 2015 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT First Reading: Jeremiah 33: 14-16 The Lord tells of fulfilling the promise he had made to Israel. He will send a replacement for David, someone who "shall do what is right and just in the land," believed by most to mean Jesus. Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:12 4:2 Paul encourages the Thessalonians to be ready for the coming of the Lord. He explains that although they are conducting themselves in a way that would please God, they should always strive to do even better. Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Jesus warns his followers to be prepared for the end of the world. He reminds them not to be preoccupied with unimportant events, or they will be caught unaware rather than being on watch as they should. 2000 Bon Venture Services, Inc. HYMNS FOR THIS WEEKEND Entrance: The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns BB-50 Preparation of the Gifts: Maranatha I BB-70 Communion Chant: Come, Emmanuel Missalette #204 Communion Chant 2: Jesus, Hope of the World Missalette #287 Sending Forth: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus BB-39 COLLECTIONS November 22, 2015 $ Unavailable November 23, 2014 $ 5,409.00 Attendance: N/A Envelope Users: N/A Food for Thought The season of Advent is a time of preparation to celebrate the Feast of our Lord s birth. It is a time for penance and reflection on the gift of salvation. Let not this time overburden us so that we may celebrate Christmas with true joy. Prayer for the Unborn Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn child, that I have spiritually adopted, who is in danger of abortion. (Please offer this prayer daily for the unborn.)
From the desk of Fr. Ginel First Sunday of Advent On this First Sunday of Advent we are reminded that although things might look bleak around us, God has made a promise He will keep, that salvation awaits all those who follow the way of the One he will send. He will be from the house of David, in accordance with the promise He made to David that one from his lineage will sit on his throne and would rule in his place. We see this alluded to in the first reading from the Prophet Jeremiah. It was to King David that God assured, that one day, one of his offspring will establish a kingdom that would last forever! God made this promise and He would keep it. This anointed King would be righteous and just thus leading those in his Kingdom to a right relationship with God. St. Paul, in his 1 st letter to the Thessalonians, our second reading, encourages them to be ever vigilant for Jesus coming. This vigilance consists in keeping to the way of Christ by following him faithfully, even to the extent of constantly improving their fidelity to him, as a preparation for their encounter with him when he comes again in Glory. When we look at today s Gospel, Jesus expresses the importance of his followers to not be overly concerned about things that have little import in what matters most at the end of the world. What will matter most for us at the end of the world, or for that matter, at the end of our lives, will not be what we have gained on earth in the way of material goods but what we have amassed for ourselves in the way, of spiritual treasures. Our Lord Himself has pointed this out to us when he said to his disciples, amass for yourselves treasure in heaven. What is this treasure? It will be the glory that will be ours for lives lived in holiness, generosity and all of the facets of love. Then will we truly be prepared for the end, or if sooner, a wonderful and loving encounter with our Lord forever in the kingdom of heaven. A blessed Advent season to all, Father Ginel St. Patrick s Religious Education News The Religious Ed. Shamrocks Program is looking for more aide volunteers to assist with the program. If you would like to volunteer or for more information, please call the office at (845) 928-6688. ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY NEWS Advent wreaths and candles will be available for purchase after masses during the weekends of Nov. 21-22 & 28-29. The Rosary Altar Society holds meetings every first Saturday, after 9am Mass, following the Rosary. We are looking for new members to enlighten our ministry to the Blessed Virgin Mary. All who may be willing to serve, please contact Debbie Caldwell at 928-7681. ADULT BIBLE STUDY We resumed our regular meetings and will continue to meet twice a month, every other Thursday. Our next meeting will be on Dec.3rd. We will be finishing the Book of Revelation, including the vision of the Seven last things and the vision of the New Jerusalem. We will consider the next book, that we would like to study, during this meeting. Our last meeting will be Dec. 19 th, and this will be a social Christmas potluck. We meet between 7:30 and 9:00 pm in Room 10 of the Parish Center. AA MEETINGS Every Monday, 6:30 pm 7:30 pm and Wednesday, 6:30 pm 7:30 pm and 7:45 pm 8:45 pm, Double Meeting, in the Lower Church Hall. St. Patrick s RCIA Do you know someone interested in entering into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church? Were you or someone you know baptized as a Roman Catholic but did not receive the sacraments of Holy Eucharist or Confirmation? Have you been wishing for a fuller understanding of all that the Catholic Church believes and teaches to be true? Please join us for one of our meetings of the RCIA program, Sundays, at 9 am, at the Parish Center (Rel. Ed. Build.) in Rm. 10. Support is also needed in the roles of sponsors for candidates, team members, and hospitality (donating and setting up coffee and pastries on a rotating basis). For more information, questions or to register in any capacity for the RCIA, please call: Mike Manza @ (845)541-1527 or Father Charlie at (845)928-6027
St. Patrick s Angel Giving Tree 2015 Our Angel Giving Trees are up and they are beautiful. The Art Studio and the volunteers have outdone themselves again! If you are interested in making a Christmas wish come true for a child or family in our community, please follow the guidelines below: 1. Choose a tag with attached angel ornament from the tree. Each tag is labeled with the recipient s gender, age and need/wish. Keep in mind that gift card requests allow parents to shop for their family. 2. Purchase one or more items listed on the tag. You are not obligated to purchase all items listed. 3. Place it in a GIFT BAG. Please do not wrap the item. 4. Securely fasten the tag to the GIFT BAG with the written side visible. 5. Place the gift under the Angel Giving Tree in the church by Sunday 12/13. Gifts may be dropped off in the church any weekday from 8am-3pm as well as before/after each weekend Mass. Please do not leave gifts in the Religious ED. Or Parish Office. 6. Keep the angel ornament to display on your Christmas tree as a reminder of the loving gesture your family has made this Christmas season. Please keep in mind that each tag represents an actual person. If you take a tag and misplace it or are unable to fulfill that wish, please let us know. We are hoping to ensure that all wishes are granted. Help needed: Sorting, organizing of gifts will be held on Sunday, December 13 from 3-6pm in the church. Please let me know if you are available to assist. Theresa -- tweissburg@optimum.net or 781-0347 Woodbury Parks and Recreation Dept. Annual Christmas Party St. Patrick s Parish Center Gym The Annual Woodbury Christmas Party will be held on December 12 th from 4 6 pm in the parish gym. Bring the kids and let them enjoy snacks, crafts, music and a special visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause and their elves. St. Patrick s Music & Notes Attention All Youth of the Parish Each year, the youth of our parish participate in Christmas Eve Mass through the offering of their beautiful gift of music. It will soon be time to begin our preparations for Christmas! Singers and instrumentalists will be needed. Our rehearsals will take place on Saturday mornings and will be held in the lower level of the Church. The rehearsal schedule is as follows: Sat., Dec. 5 & 12, 2015 8:30 am 10:30 am Sat., Dec. 19, 2015 8:30 am 10:45 am Tues., Dec. 22, 2015 6:30 pm 8:00 pm All participants are asked to report to the Saturday rehearsals at 8:30am. Singers will be dismissed at approximateley 9:30am while instrumentalists will finish at 10:30am. We are asking for parental support to insure that your child participates in at least a majority of the rehearsals. Our Christmas Eve Youth Mass will take place at 6:00pm. All participants sing as part of the chorus. Children, as young as grade 2, can participate as a singer in this group. Interested youth can also participate as an instrumentalist. Anyone interested in playing an instrument should be no younger than 5, have been playing or studying their instrument for at least one year, and be able to play the G-major, D-major, F-major, and Bb major scales. If you are interested in participating, please plan to attend our first rehearsal on Dec. 5 th. At this first rehearsal, additional rehearsal details will be distributed. If you cannot attend this first rehearsal but wish to participate on Christmas Eve, please contact Erich Tusch at etusch@stpatrickny.org. St. Patrick s Music & Notes St. Patrick s Choir to Sing the Messiah at West Point Members of the choir of St. Patrick s will participate in the 57 th annual performance of the Christmas section of G.F. Handel s famous Messiah. Featuring a choir of hundreds of voices, a chamber orchestra, professional soloists, and the largest church pipe organ in the world, this concert is an annual highlight of the Christmas season, and depicts the wonderful story of our Savior s birth, in a most memorable way. The concert will take place on Sunday, December 6, 2015, at 3:30 pm, in the West Point Cadet Chapel. Admission is free, however, you are urged to arrive early to allow time for the required security check-in and to find parking. I promise you will not be disappointed! Highland Mills Food Pantry Please place and item, or more, in the basket at our church entrance. The Highland Mills Methodist Church is open Fridays from 11am 12 noon for people to receive food packages. The pantry serves between 30-40 Woodbuty families every week. For more information, call 928-6177 WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another. Worldwide Marriage Encounter can reenergize your sacrament. For more information go to: www.wwme.org or call toll free: 1-877-NYS-WWME ext. 3
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