LIFE IS NOT FAIR! PRAISE GOD IN EVERYTHING

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 FR. ADOLPHUS MUOGHALU SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 LIFE IS NOT FAIR! PRAISE GOD IN EVERYTHING We do have a lovely parable this Sunday about the laborers in the vineyard. This is one of those parables that will confuse us, rather than strengthen our faith. This parable is only found in the Gospel of St. Matthew, Jesus tells us that our God is a generous God who desires to save all people, all nations. In those days, the workers were paid for their labors at the end of the workday rather than at the middle or at the end of the month as we have in our present time. When it came time to pay, the landowner began with those workers who had labored for only an hour. Everyone was amazed when they saw that those workers were given a full day s pay, for only one hour s work. You can imagine how the rest of the workers began to reason to themselves. The ones who worked two hours must be getting twice the daily rate, and the ones who worked all day must be getting eight denarii. The parable deals only with the first and the last groups, for rather obvious reasons ( the last will be first, and the first will be last ). In our normal world today, that business owner s must be investigated for ethical issues looks unfair from our human standard but we ought to remember that God s ways are not our ways. In the parable, God is the landowner. The Jews - to whom the Good News was first announced - and the nonjews and late-comers were all invited to the vineyard. God wants all to be saved, not only the Jewish people. Let us rejoice that God invited us to God s vineyard. Let us rejoice that eternal life with God is offered to all people, even to that nasty neighbor whom I dislike. Respect Life Sunday, October 1, 2017 The Respect Life Program, sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, started in 1972 and begins anew each October, the month set aside by the Bishops as Respect Life Month. The program promotes respect for all human life in light of our intrinsic dignity as having been created in God s image and likeness. We are called to an eternal destiny with him. Materials are designed each year to assist those in various roles within the church to help Catholics understand, value, and become engaged in supporting the dignity of every person, especially by cherishing God s gift of life. All are invited to the Life Chain in Mt. Kisco on Sunday, October 1st at 2pm., and to the Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 14 at noon in Corner Stone Park in Carmel. READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY, 25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9 Second Reading: Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16a Readings for Next Sunday First Reading: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Second Reading: Philippians 2:1-11 Gospel: Matthew 21:28-32

ANNOUNCED MASS INTENTIONS ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 8:00AM 5:00PM STACEY BOOTH AND SAUL REYES ANNE BRANCATI SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 201 7 8:00AM 10:00AM 12:00PM 5:00PM ROBERT AND MARY CAMPO MELITTA KROEGER MARY L. WALSH AND JAMES M. WALSH LUIGI AND MARIA DEMARCO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 7:30AM 7:30PM RONALD DEWITT ERNEST CARAPELLA BERTHA MARIETTA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 7:30 AM ANTOINETTE BONO LINO BERTOLI WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 7:30AM CATHERINE LOCASCIO MCDONALD FAMILY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 7:30AM TERESA SAVO TOM DOYLE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 7:30AM DAVID AND DANA MCISAAC MICHAEL MIGNONE TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON AND A TIME FOR EVERY PURPOSE UNDER HEAVEN TIME TO BE BORN: BAPTISMS FOR THE WEEK: MICHAEL FUNDANICZ, NILE JOSEPH FLOCCO-QUINN, ANTHONY JOHN MENICHINO 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, 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, MARK LEON HALL, 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: NANCY STORMINGER, ELIZABETH AUBRY, AUDRA RIBISI LANGE VICTOR CANCELLIERI SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 8:00AM 5:00PM PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES & OLL/MT. CARMEL TERESA DELOUGHRY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2017 8:00AM 10:00AM 12:00PM 5:00PM ANGELINA DESALVO SALVATORE CAPPA RICHARD AUER BRANDON ALVAREZ A TIME TO LOVE: MARRIAGES FOR THE WEEK: DANA DEMARO & KEITH YUNGEL MAUREEN HANSEN & DONALD J. CLARK JR 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. OUR LADY OF THE LAKE/ MOUNT CARMEL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 4:00PM KEITH ULICH BANNS OF MARRIAGE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 11:00AM 12:30PM DANIELLE COCO (LIVING) MARKO SARAC STEFANIA ROSTOWSKA MASS IN POLISH SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 4:00PM 3RD 2ND 2ND 1ST GAIL TROETTI AND JONY DUSTAAN AMANDA NAPOLONE AND THOMAS ANELLO KAYLA O BRIEN AND MATTHEW BURDICK EMILY KRIZEK AND MICHAEL PORZIO MIKE MCBRIDE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2017 11:00AM 12:30PM MILDRED MURPHY ROBERT CANAVAN JULIUSZ GURGA MASS IN POLISH Notice from our Ushers: If the Mass intention is for your family and you would like to bring up the gifts, please tell the ushers before Mass begins. Thank you.

STEWARDSHIP IN OUR PARISH BONANZA 2017 SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 SUNDAY COLLECTION GOLD ENVELOPES $ 12,592.00 $ 1,098.50 (REL. ED. BLDG., DEBT REDUCTION) ----------------TOTAL $ 13,690.50 SUMMERY RECOVERY COLLECTION TOTAL $ 3,099.00 This week s winners are: Kevin O Hagan and Joseph Torregrossa Cost is $50.00 per Ticket THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY & STEWARDSHIP. 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. RESPECT LIFE GROUP 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. Fr. Adolphus is the moderator. We continue to draw two tickets per week for $200 each from now through Thanksgiving. In addition, the third $2,000 drawing will be drawn after the special Mass on the Eve of Thanksgiving. All Winning tickets are re-entered for subsequent drawings during the year, so it is possible to win multiply prizes with the same ticket. Tickets are available in the Parish Office and School 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 more information call Dennis at 845-612-9720. 2017 Catholic Men s Conference A Day of Reflection and Reconciliation Topic for this event: BEING A MAN OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday, Oct., 28 7 AM to 1:45 PM -$30.00 St. Joseph s Parish Center, Somers For Info call Richard Maiolo, 914-953-4426

MEMORIAL OFFERINGS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 24 TO SEPT. 30 ST. SEBASTIAN S TERRACE AND COLUMBARIUM 210 Purchased - 240 Niches Still Available 107 Cremains Interred THE SANCTUARY CANDLE BURING IN THE CHAPEL OF LIFE THIS WEEK IS IN MEMORY OF ERNEST CARAPELLA DONATED BY TONY AND JOYCE PALATTELLA Memorial Donations: Although, we do not have any Mass Intentions available during 2017, we do have dates available this year to memorialize your loved one either by a donation to the Sanctuary Candle $25.00, Bread and Wine $30.00 or Flower offering $50.00 per arrangement. Please call the Parish Office for details. Unannounced Masses Deceased David Alexander, Barbara Louderback, Elizabeth Pugliano St. James Custodial Job Opportunity We are looking to hire a day-time custodian/maintenance man. A clean driver s license is a must. Please call the Parish Office, 845-225-2079, between 8am and 6pm. SAVE THE DATE FIRST GRADE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21ST MORE INFORMATION NEXT WEEK 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. 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 the fall approaches. If you are interested please come to the 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.

St. James the Apostle School Offering Children, the Best in Catholic Education since 1954 Why Should You Choose St. James the Apostle School for your Child's Education? Our purpose is to integrate our Catholic beliefs into the spiritual, educational, physical and social development of the students. We are very proud of our school family. Recognizing that ours is a partnership with parents, we ensure an environment where each individual has worth and deserves respect and dignity. Excellence in our school is the result of the commitment of time, effort and funds which is shared by teachers, parents and the parish. St. James the Apostle School challenges students to develop academic excellence and inspires spirituality based on Gospel values which give their lives passion and purpose. Clergy, administrators, teachers and parents are committed to the growth of the school and its active role in the community. All students are taught in a faith-based environment that instills self-discipline, respect for themselves and others, as well as responsibility. A Catholic community composed of teachers, administrators and alumni makes a lasting impact on the lives of students. St. James the Apostle School follows New York State Curriculum Guidelines and New York Archdiocesan Essential Learnings. We teach religion as an academic subject, and offer opportunities for prayer, liturgical participation and community service. Our Pre-K program offers the option of a full-day or half-day program for three and four-year olds in a nurturing, spiritual and education environment. The program consists of academic skill in preparation for Kindergarten, as well as religion, arts and crafts, circle time, story time and play time. We also offer an after-school program for our full day Pre-K Program. Our full day Kindergarten is a complete academic program. The Kindergarten program also includes weekly classes in physical education, art, music and library. For further information regarding our school, please contact the school office at 845-225-9365. St. James School Scholarship Fund Please consider donating to our Scholarship Fund, which will allow us to provide support to families in need so that their children can receive a Catholic Education at St. James the Apostle School. If you would like to make a donation please contact Joanne Mascia at 845-225-9365 x 119. Save the Date - St. James the Apostle Annual Card Party Friday, October 27th, 7:00pm, St. James School Gym Tickets - $20.00 - Details to Follow Annual St. James School Clothing Drive - In Memory of Ronnie Cotter Sponsored by the Altar Rosary Society Do you have new or gently used clothing, shoes, pocketbooks, belts, blankets or comforters? We earn.15 a pound and all proceeds benefit a St. James School family in need of tuition support. You may drop your clothing to the Parish Office beginning Sunday, October 1st or directly to Doherty Hall on Sunday, October 8th until 1:00PM. For details please contact Maria at 914-469-7410 or rea0013@aol.com.

CURSILLO WEEKEND For over 60 years the Cursillo Movement has been helping Catholics bring about change in themselves and the world around them. We invite our parishioners to attend the upcoming weekends: Men s Weekend (#214): October 12-15, 2017 Women s Weekend (#216) November 16-19, 2017 Both Weekend Events begin on Thursday evening at 7PM and end on Sunday afternoon. They are given at Mount Alvernia in Wappingers, a Franciscan Retreat Center. For additional information please call either Don McDonnell at 845-225-8680, John DeJulio at 914-522-4733 or Karen Tunney at 845-742-3255. St. James Parenting Group Our fall session has begun. Parents or grandparents of infants, toddlers and preschool children are welcome! Our goal is to share ideas and grow in our faith as parents and guardians of God s children. All sessions are on Thursday mornings: 9:45 to 11:00 AM in the lower level of Our Lady of the Lake Mount Carmel Church. $5.00 per family includes coffee, tea, snack, juice, and a craft for the kids. All families are welcome, please stop in and join us. No prior registration is required. Bring a friend! Call Monica Marsich at 225-9570, or Stephanie Nix at 225-4250 with any questions. Knights of Columbus - Our Lady of the Lakes Council 6318 Our NEW AND IMPROVED Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 7th at 10 Fair Street in Camel. For ONLY $20 this is what you get - Live music by the renowned Austrian Boys Band, contests with prizes, raffles, fire pit in the beer garden, free appetizers, pretzels, bratwurst, full schnitzel dinner, apple strudel ala mode dessert and One Free Draft Beef for all. Imported German beer on tap available! Doors Open at 2 PM- Dinner Service Starts at 5:30PM. Ample free parking. To Reserve your seats, call Mike Bock at 646-335-6576. ALL PROFITS GO TO CHARITY!!! Beginning Experience of the Hudson Valley. A Catholic ministry within the Office of Family Life. They offer 2 Healing Weekends per year for the loss of a spouse through death, divorce, and separation. The weekends are faith-filled, and God based, offering solace to those who grieve (all faiths are welcomed). The Fall Weekend will be October 6 to 8. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Denise at 845-325-3147. LOOKING FOR A DEEPER FAITH EXPERIENCE? This three-session seminar is presented by Spirit Wind Prayer Group of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish in LaGrangeville. It is geared to bring your personal faith to a richer connection and a closer relationship with God the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. One of the unique benefits is enhancing the place of the Holy Spirit in our faith and our daily walk. Sessions are Tuesdays - Oct. 10, 7-9 pm, Oct.14, 7-9 pm and Oct 24, 7-9 pm. Think about it. Take it to prayer. This might be just the piece God is calling you to. MUST PRE-REGISTER BY OCT 1. Check for $10.00 to Kathy Lawler, 47 King Drive Poughkeepsie, 12603. Include PRINTED Name, Address, Phone, Email. Questions call Kathy 845462-1125 or Pat 845-462-4554.

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 A Biblical Walk through the Mass St. John s Parish in Mahopac St. John the Evangelist Parish in Mahopac is holding a Five-Part Bible Study on Discovering the Riches of the Mass. The study begins on Wednesday September 27th in the Social Hall. There are two sessions: 9:45am to 11:45am or 7:00pm to 9:00pm To register or for more information, call Margaret Scarfi at 845-621-7000 or Jean Schuff at 845-2602643. Applications are on the website www.sjtemahopac.org Columbus Day Mass in Italian Church of the Holy Spirit Cortlandt Manor October 7, 2017 at 11:00AM All are invited. Booklets will be available for those who need to follow the Mass in English. Espresso and pastries al fresco to follow the Mass. For information go to holyspititcortlandtmanor.org Italian Concert and Mass October 8, 2017 Don't miss this Italian Concert (10AM) followed by Mass (10:30AM), at St. John the Evangelist Church, on East Lake Boulevard in Mahopac. The concert music includes classical selections, music by Bocelli, and so much more. This event is sponsored by the Italian American Club of Mahopac. Contact Giulio Cefaloni at 845-745-2655 www.italianamericanclubofmahopac.org www.facebook.com/italianamericanclubofmahopac

Children s Liturgy/Children's Choir/Family Mass Dates 2017-2018 Director of Children s Liturgy Maura Crawford (maura.crawford@stjamescarmel.org) Director of Children s Choir Kim Dumont (k.dumont.88@gmail.com) Sun. 10-29-17 Sun. 11-05-17 Sun. 11-19-17 Sun. 12-24-17 Sun. 01-28-18 Sun. 03-11-18 Sun. 04-01-18 Sun. 05-13-18 Third Grade Family Mass (3rd Grade students only) St. James CYO Mass (CYO Players only) Fourth Grade Family Mass (4th Grade students only) Christmas Eve Children s Liturgy (All students) St. James the Apostle Church 5:00pm 5th & 6th Grade Family Mass (5th & 6th Grade students only) Scout Liturgy (Boy & Girl Scouts only) Easter Sunday Children s Liturgy (All students) May Crowning/Mother s Day Children s Liturgy Our Lady of the Lake Church - 11:00am (2nd Grade students only) Complete the form below and return to the School or Parish office Attn: Maura Crawford. (Please make a copy for your records). Child s Name: Grade Address Best phone # to reach parent Choose dates from above that your child can be available to read Circle what your child would like to read: *you can circle more than one Introduction Reading Petitions Gift Bearer Parent s name Parent s signature