St. James the Apostle and Our Lady of the Lake/Mount Carmel is a Roman Catholic Parish with the Eucharist as the center of its life. Our mission, as disciples of Jesus Christ, is to build up the Kingdom of God by leading, nourishing and serving the community in Word and Sacrament. FROM THE DESK OF MSGR. MARTIN SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 Be All That You Can Be Wherever You Are! Sylvia Hill does not have a theology degree. She did not go to a seminary. She is not an ordained minister. Yet, in many small ways, she proclaims the good news of the gospel to hundreds of people every day. The tools of Sylvia s ministry are a notebook, shoe polish, rags, brushes and an engaging personality. Her chapel is a small shoeshine stand in Boston s Logan Airport. From early morning until late afternoon, travelers will plop down on one of the leather chairs at Sylvia s stand. Often, the conversation is just idle chat. However, some customers, responding to her affable and cheery personality, will share something more personal. Sylvia, who has a degree in counseling, will try to offer words of support and might share how her faith helped her. In her notebook, Sylvia will write down the many prayer requests she received every day, for people facing problems like serious illness, divorce, loss or financial crisis. Over the years, Sylvia has become friends with many of her repeat customers. Jimmy, for instance, was battling cancer and regularly made the trip to Boston for treatment from his home in Maine. Sylvia became the boy s soul mate, someone he could confide in. Sylvia took over the shoeshine business from her husband Donald, who died of cancer. With her educational background and managerial experience, she could have opted for a career in the corporate world. She never considered selling her business. Sylvia says, I can get excited about every day because every day is different. I am able to share the gospel unfettered and I know that they may never see me again. I do not proselytize or do anything like that. But I might say God is good or aren t we blessed or praise God, and that might open up a conversation. I did not want to just come to the airport and shine shoes. I wanted to provide a service to people and I wanted to make a difference, and God has answered my prayers. This is my ministry and this is where I am going to stay. The work of proclaiming the Father s reconciling love belongs to every one of us whether we teach math, manage a Fortune 500 company, are still in school or shine shoes for a living. Wherever we live, or work, or play, in own way, we are all called to make a difference. A Note from Fr. Clement This past Thursday I returned to Nigeria, leaving the wonderful Parish of St. James. Before I came to St. James, I was the priest in-charge of a new pastoral area called St. Mulumba s Catholic Church, in Nigeria. My people and I have been working hard to complete the church and the rectory. I will be most appreciated if you are able to help my parish with funds towards completion of the buildings. If you are able to help, please write a check to me Rev. Clement Kagoma, and mail: C/O Archbishops House, 17 Tafawa Balewa Way, Kaduna State, Nigeria. My email address is kagoclem@gmail.com. I enjoyed my summer here at St. James and am thankful for your friendship. God s Blessings to you and your families.
ANNOUNCED MASS INTENTIONS ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 8:00AM 5:00PM JOSEPH BONOCORE FRANK AND ANN MARCHITELLI SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 201 7 8:00AM 10:00AM 12:00PM 5:00PM VINCENT ROCCO MARIA LUISA OLIVIER SALAVADOR MARGARET AND JOHN POWER MARIO ANTOCI MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 7:30AM 7:00PM SEBASTINANO SPINA DELORES EWEN INSPECTOR DONALD FESER ANNUAL 911 MEMORIAL MASS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 7:30 AM DONALD FESER FEDELA AND FRANK TRANZILLO WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 7:30AM SALVATORE AND THERESA CARUSO THERESA LAMORTE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 7:30AM JOSEPH AND MARY AGOSTINELLI ARTHUR DELUCA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 7:30AM PETER AND FRANK TORCHIANO & JOHN JUBAK FRED GRATES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 8:00AM 5:00PM KEITH ULICH BARBARA GUGLIERI SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 8:00AM 10:00AM 12:00PM 5:00PM SARAH ANN AND PASQUALE BELLANTONI WILLIAM AND VINCENT CAPUANO BARBARA GUGLIERI WALTER BARNES OUR LADY OF THE LAKE/ MOUNT CARMEL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 4:00PM JENNIFER RACIOPPO JOHN L. SULLIVAN JOZEFA RODAK AND ZDZISLAW WASILA MASS IN POLISH SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 4:00PM THERESA FORYS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 11:00AM 12:30PM TIME TO BE BORN: BAPTISMS FOR THE WEEK: VICTOR JOSEPH BEASMONEY, LUKE BRIAN BURDICK, ANTHONY ALFRED KARP, LEO JOSEPH LONG, BRYCE MICHAEL LYNCH, TALYA RAE LYNCH, VALENTINA EMILY PACE. TIME TO HEAL: THOSE WHO ARE ILL: SARAH FAIRBAIRN, PRISCILLA ELIZONDO, ZOFIA KOPACZ, MARK STAFFORD, SUSI SPROLE, PAUL JEURGENS, CARMINE STINGONE, CAMILLE SAVIOLA, MARYANN STAFFORD, ANNIE MCMORROW, PATRICIA FITZPATRICK, DYMPNA KENNEDY, JOHN KENNEDY, JAMES STEVENS, JACK MARK, STEVE MARATTO, AUDRA RIBISI, DAN CROWLEY, TINA BORG, AL CAMONICO, MICHAEL YOUNGMAN, NANCY DUGAN, MIKE SCHMIDT, WILLIE DALBON, MARY GABRIEL, JENNIFER JOHNSON, DENNIS CARABALLO, PATRICIA VERSEA, RANDY WACHTER, AL CANONICO, MARIE DIDONATO, BETTY AUBREY, KEN HURLEY, LOUIS LEONARDI, PAUL MCSWEENEY, EDIE CASSIDY, MARK LEON HALL, NANCY STORMINGER, SHARON GUNTHER, JAMES MURRAY, KATHERINE & ARTHUR STANTON, ARLENE FLOWER, CLAUDIO PENGE, MARTHA BOUCHARD, JACOB SANTORIELLA, MICHAEL DATTERO, MICHELE STAFFORD, RICH SCAMPOLI, RUTH WERNER, 5 YEAR OLD JOSEPH BARBARINO GIORDANO, 8 YEAR OLD KENNEDY FINNEY, 3 YEAR OLD CHRISTOPHER RICE, 7 YEAR OLD DILLON, 11 YEAR OLD REBECCA TOLEDO, ANTHONY, TOM, JIMMY MULLIGAN, TOM LYONS, JOAN O BRIEN, DOLORES STOUT, A.J. PALATTELLA, DAVE TUCKER, CHERYL ANDERSON, CORINE GAMMINO, BRENDAN MAGUIRE, PAM FARMER, BRENDA BURDICK, 14 YR. OLD JOSHUA, DAN DIPIERRO, VERONICA BYRNE, WILLIAM MCGREEVY JR., BARBARA DEAN, MARYANN COYLE. A TIME TO DIE: THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: JAMES H. HOOTEN A TIME TO LOVE: MARRIAGES FOR THE WEEK: MARLENA MARCINCZYS & KAMIL FUNDANICZ TIME FOR WAR: A TIME FOR PEACE: PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE IN THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY CORY JAMES ESPEJO & JASON TERWILLIGER. BANNS OF MARRIAGE ANGELO ROSSANO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 11:00AM 12:30PM TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON AND A TIME FOR EVERY PURPOSE UNDER HEAVEN FRANK DELVECCHIO JAMES O NEILL STANISLAWA CZAJKOWSKI MASS IN POLISH 3RD MARIA DIGENNARO & JUSTIN LEVESQUE 2ND DANA DEMARO & KEITH YUNGEL 2ND MAUREEN HANSEN & DONALD J. CLARK JR 1ST GAIL TROETTI AND JONY DUSTAAN
STEWARDSHIP IN OUR PARISH SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 SUNDAY COLLECTION GOLD ENVELOPES $ 12,420.00 $ 1,630.50 ----------------TOTAL $ 14,050.50 HURRICANE RELIEF DONATIONS $ 1,965.00 BONANZA 2017 All Winning tickets are re-entered for subsequent drawings during the year. PARISH PAY FOR AUGUST SUNDAY COLLECTIONS GOLD ENVELOPES $ 8,344.50 $ 615.00 ----------------TOTAL 8,959.50 WELCOME TO THE PARISH OF ST. JAMES AND OUR LADY OF THE LAKE / MOUNT CARMEL Thank you for joining in our Eucharistic celebration. We are glad that you are here with us today, especially if you are a visitor and hope that you will find nourishment for your faith and life here. If you have recently moved into our Parish, please introduce yourself to the priests, deacons and parish staff. You are invited to register in the Parish Office at St. James. Our parish currently has 4,500 registered families and we would be happy to have you join our parish family. MONDAY NIGHT NOVENA MASS Each Monday evening, we gather at 7:10pm to pray the Rosary and celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Following Mass, we pray the Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, which affords us an opportunity to pray for our particular intentions and intercessions. All are invited. There will be a $2,000 prize drawn Thanksgiving Eve in November Tickets are available in the Parish Office and School Office! Please fill out the bottom portion of the ticket(s), place it with your $50 per ticket into the envelope provided and return it in the collection at Mass, by mail or drop it off at the School or Parish Office. SEPARATED AND DIVORCED MINISTRY The Separated and Divorced Ministry of St. James and Our Lady of the Lake/Mount Carmel is a support group for those who have experienced loss or rejection through separation or divorce. Our meetings are open to all men and women of the community. Meetings are in the Carriage House on the 1ST and 3RD Fridays of each month from 7:30PM to 9:00PM. For information please call Dennis at 845-6129720. RESPECT LIFE GROUP Please note that the Mass will be at 7pm on Sept 11 in St. James Church. Communion and Confirmation DVDs The 2017 Communion and Confirmation DVDs ordered through Roland Productions are now available for pick-up in the Parish Gift Shop on Sundays from 8am to 1pm. Additional copies are available by calling Roland Productions at 845-471-6472. The Church is called to proclaim the gift of life, to serve life and to promote the culture of life. Life in abundance must be the heart of the new evangelization. Join the Respect Life Group every first Monday for Mass at 7:30pm in the Chapel of Life. The meeting is in the Carriage House after the Mass and Novena.
DONATIONS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 10 TO SEPT. 16 ST. SEBASTIAN S TERRACE AND COLUMBARIUM 210 Purchased - 240 Niches Still Available 107 Cremains Interred THE SANCTUARY CANDLE BURING IN ST. JAMES CHURCH THIS WEEK IS FOR THE 68TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF ELEANOR AND JOSEPH LIFTIEXI DONATED BY: LYNNE GUIDO September 11th Mass of Remembrance There will be a special Mass of Remembrance Monday, September 11th at 7:00pm in Saint James the Apostle Church. Msgr. Martin will be the celebrant. Please note that this Mass will replace our usual 7:30 pm Novena Mass and Prayers. All are invited after Mass to the Candle Light Vigil at the Putnam Heroes Memorial, at Corner Stone Park, Fair Street. There will be a dedication of a new Monument honoring six additional Putnam residence who have died from 9/11 illnesses. Fr. Adolphus will be at the park for the blessing and dedication. Save the Date for our Parish Picnic Saturday, September 23rd Putnam Memorial Park from 11:30am to 3:30pm Please call the office to reserve your spot at the picnic. Tell us how many adults and children will be attending. We are looking for families to help set-up the morning of the picnic. Please call the Parish Office, 845-225-2029 ext. 102 before Sept. 18th if you can help. The price of a niche is $2,500, which allows you to inter the cremains of two people. We have celebrated Mass at the Altar of our Terrace and Columbarium many times. If you have questions or have been thinking of purchasing a niche, call Donna McCarthy at 845-225-2079 Ext. 105, on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday to schedule an appointment. For those of you not familiar with a Columbarium, it is a Latin word, which describes a collection of niches to house urns containing, cremated human remains. The niches are usually inscribed with the person s name and dates of birth and death. They are constructed to serve as permanent resting places for our loved ones in a churchyard and landscaped terrace. We pray that this holy ground becomes a final resting place for many of our loved ones. ST. JAMES C.Y.O. Basketball Tryouts Tryouts for the 2017-18 basketball season will be held in St. James Gym as follows: Boys 3rd & 4th Boys 5th Boys 6th Boys 7th Boys 8th Girls 3rd &4th Girls 5th Girls 6th Girls 7th Girls 8th September 18 September 19 September 20 September 20 September 18 September 21 September 22 September 22 September 21 September 19 If you are interested helping out or have any questions regarding the program please contact Mike Rama at Mramasjcyo@gmail.com or call 845-225-8573.
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Offering Children, the Best in Catholic Education Since 1954 Scholarship Available at St. James the Apostle School Register for the 2017 2018 School Year Scholarship Guidelines for the 2017-2018 School Year Grades Pre-K through 8th Grade Pre-K Program We offer the option of Morning and Afternoon Sessions for 3-year old and 4-year-old children. Our programs are nurturing, spiritual and academic. Our options are: 3 Half Days Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5 Half Days Monday through Friday 8:30am 11:30am 3 Full Days Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5 Full Days Monday through Friday 8:30am 2:30pm Pre-K Monthly Tuition Rates 3 Half Days - $215 5 Half Days - $265 3 Full Days - $675 5 Full Days - $725 NY State Accredited (Prek-8th) SMARTBoard Technology in all Classes Full Day Kindergarten Early Morning and Afternoon School Care To register, or for more information, please call the School 845-225-9365 Unannounced Masses Deceased Catherine Gervasi, Marian Henry, Richard Joseph Levy, Sal Orfanella, Steve Zamborsky, Sr. Child/children must be entering Kindergarten for the first time OR entering grades 1 through 8 AND coming from a public school. Students entering from Public School must submit a copy of their Public-School report card. If entering Kindergarten, the student must be at least 5 years of age by December 31, 2017. Parent/Guardian must have legal guardianship of the students they are applying for and must claim the students on the 2016 tax return or Budget Letter. Families must meet the same income eligibility outlined on chart. Families must agree to let schools share test scores and report card information with CSF. 2017-2018 Income Scale Maximum Income Based on Total Annual 2016 Income Household Size Maximum Eligible Income Two $64,080 Three $80,640 Four $97,200 Five $113,760 Six $130,320 Seven $146,920 Eight $163,560 For each additional child add $16,640 If you would like additional information regarding the scholarship or enrollment, please contact the school office at 845225-9365 ext. 119.
RCIA Program Begins SEPTEMBER 12th Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults RCIT Program Begins SEPTEMBER 14th Rite of Christian Initiation for Teens under age 18 These programs of instruction and formation in the Catholic Faith are for the following individuals: - Adults who are at least 18 years of age and have never received the sacrament of Baptism. - Those baptized in the Catholic Church but never received Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. - Those who wish to become Catholic but are members of another Christian community - Those who are not baptized members of any Church and wish to be baptized a Catholic. Both Programs run through mid-april. RCIA classes meet every Tuesday evening at 7:30 and RCIT meets every Thursday evening from 7PM - 8PM. Application Forms are available in the Parish Office or on the Parish Website (stjamesapostle.org). Those completing the program will be received into full communion with the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil Mass. If you would like to talk to one of the instructors please call: Deacon Art Weiner (RCIA Coordinator) and Mrs. Carol-Auer Weiner (845-225-1780), Deacon Scott Bierbaum and Mrs. Rose Bierbaum (845-225-3947), Bob Baisley (845-225-4680), Mrs. Karen Mahon (RCIT Coordinator) 845-225-1835. ST. JAMES ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY All women of St. James & Our Lady of the Lake Parish are invited to join us at our next meeting on Thursday, September 14th. We meet as a group at 7:00pm in the Chapel of Life for Recitation of the Rosary and Benediction, led by Msgr. Martin. Our meeting starts at 7:30 pm in Doherty Hall. Come and hear about our future events and our role in the parish. Refreshments will be served. Any questions, please contact Barbara Howard at 914-980-7122. Interested in becoming an Altar Server? This Fall, we will be starting a training session for new Altar Servers. If you have entered 4th Grade and have received your First Holy Communion you are eligible to become an Altar Server. Please keep your eye on our weekly bulletin for more information as Fall approaches. If you might be interested, please stop in the St. James Parish Office and ask for a Welcome Packet which includes an application form. Please complete the application and return it to the parish office. All interested candidates will be notified by email when the training dates are scheduled.
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible Begins Monday, September 25th at 7:30pm in Doherty Hall This eight-week study provides the easiest way to understand the Bible. Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible makes the complex simple. It helps you uncover the story woven throughout Scripture so that you can get the big picture of the Bible and understand what it is all about. If you would like to have a deeper relationship with God and a better understanding of your faith, then join us for Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible. You will not only benefit personally from being part of this study; you will also help to bring about a profound renewal in our parish, as we grow closer to Christ. For more information, contact Claire and Kevin Murray at (845)228-9401 or by email at kevnclair@hotmail.com. Information and registration forms are available at the rear of St. James and Our Lady of the Lake churches and at the Parish Office. The last day to register is Sunday, September 10th. The cost is $20 per person for materials and is due at time of registration. Readings for this week- the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9 God has appointed the prophet as a watchman over his people. If he fails to give them warning against sin, he will be held responsible. Second Reading: Romans 13:8-10 In his letter, Paul says that all commandments are contained in this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20 Jesus explains to his disciples how to respond to those who wrong them with gentleness and practical wisdom. He promises that whenever two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst. READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY First Reading: Sirach 27:30 28:7 - Sirach advises all to forgive the faults of their neighbor. Only by forgiving the sins of others, can a person expect to be forgiven his sins. Second Reading: Romans 14:7-9 - Paul stresses that no one is his own master; we are responsible to the Lord, and we belong to him in both life and death. Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35 - When Peter asks how often he should forgive someone who wrongs him, Jesus answers, not seven times: I say seventy times seven times.
St. James the Apostle Children s Liturgy Youth Choir and Family Mass Schedule Director of Children s Liturgy Maura Crawford (maura.crawford@stjamescarmel.org) Director of Children s Choir - Kim Dumont (k.dumont.88@gmail.com) Sunday, October 29, 2017 (3rd Grade Family Mass) Choir practice 9am Choir Loft St. James Church Mass 10am in St. James the Apostle Church Sunday, November 5, 2017 (CYO Mass) Choir practice 9am Choir Loft St. James Church Mass 10am St. James the Apostle Church CYO breakfast to follow in Doherty Hall Sunday, November 19, 2017(4th Grade Family Mass) Choir practice 9am Choir Loft St. James Church Mass 10am St. James the Apostle Church Sunday, December 24, 2017 Christmas Eve Children s Liturgy Choir practice 4pm Choir Loft St. James Church Mass 5pm St. James the Apostle Church Sign-Up Sheets with the entire 2017-18 Schedule are available in the church lobby. The Catholic Widows & Widowers of Dutchess and Putnam Counties will meet on Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00pm in the Parish Meeting Room at St. Kateri Church, 1925 Route 82, LaGrangeville, NY 12540. Call (845) 223-3097 for more information. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 5th Mario Antoci Memorial, Mohegan Sun Bus Excursion Saturday, September 30th, 2017 Coffee & Donuts at 7:00AM Bus Leaves Council on Fair Street at 8:00AM, 6 Hour Casino Stay Beer, soda and water supplied! Feel free to bring what you drink or snack on! COST IS $40.00 Payment Holds Your Seat Includes $15.00 Great Buffet Lunch Voucher and $10.00 Casino Play Voucher For Information & Reservations, Call Bobby Palazzo (845) 216-1997