Church of the Infant Saviour 22 Holland Avenue, Pine Bush, NY 12566

Tel: (845) 744-2391 Fax: (845) 744-5938

website: www.infantsaviour.org email: infsavpb@hvc.rr.com

November 22, 2015 Christ The King

Infant Saviour, Pine Bush

CHURCH LEADERSHIP: Father S. Niranjan Rodrigo - Pastor Deacon Jack Carr Deacon Frank Rose Deacon Frank Rose - Trustee Dr. Richard Reich - Trustee Deacon Jack Carr – Parish Council President Mrs. Patricia Ditizio – Parish Secretary/Notary Public PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Wed– Friday

Mon, Wed-Fri 9:00 AM– 4:00 PM, & Tues. 9AM-6PM (744-2391)

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Evening: 5PM-Pine Bush Sunday: 8:00 AM – Walker Valley 9:30AM & 11:15AM – Pine Bush 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month 2PM: Spanish Mass-Pine Bush Daily Masses: 8:00AM Monday through Sat. – Pine Bush CONFESSIONS: Saturday 4:00-4:40 and by appointment.

INFANT BAPTISMS: Any 2nd or 4th Saturday of each month at 12 Noon. or by special appointment. Please call the Rectory at 744-2391 ext. 10 Baptism Catechesis is offered on the third Saturday of every month at 3PM in the church hall. Any parents who are getting their children baptized and have been directed to attend should plan on coming to one of the sessions before the baptism takes place. Godparents may also attend. Please direct any questions or concerns to Dn. Jack Carr.

ADULT BAPTISMS:

We use the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 5329: Meets the first Thursday of the month in the Church call Charlie Cino at 744-6174.

Our Lady of the Valley, Walker Valley

EDUCATION & YOUTH LEADERSHIP:

Religious Education Office – 744-9944 Mrs. Gail Baumann – Coordinator Mrs. Jeanette Coates – Secretary

ADULT FAITH FORMATION:

Gail Baumann, Coordinator 744-9944

CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION:

Jeanette & Don Coates Lula & Michael Tartaglione

744-9944

THE HOMEBOUND are visited regularly. To arrange a visit, please call the Parish Office at 744-2391. DEVOTIONS:

Rosary – 7:40 Rosary said before Daily Mass

Miraculous Medal Novena – after Saturday 8:00AM Mass

Holy Hour – Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30PM Last Wednesday of Every month Holy Hour will be held at Our Lady of the Valley in Walker Valley 6:30-7:30. Marian Prayer Group – 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 10:30AM, Mother’s Chapel Ultreya – 2nd Thursday of the month: 7:30PM, Church Hall

Eucharistic Adoration – First Friday of the Month: 9AM – 6PM

MARRIAGES: Please call the Rectory 744-2391 for an appointment

at least six months prior to the desired date. No date will be given until the couple has met with Fr. Niranjan, Deacon Jack or Deacon Frank.

November

Christ The King

Mass Intentions Sat: November 21, 2015 8:00AM: Joseph, Helen & Frank Wysocki (Their Sister) 5:00PM: Lawrence Roman Rachuba (Hill Family) Week of November 22, 2015 Sun: 8:00AM: Robert Stacavich (Patricia Carluccio) 9:30AM: George Burrow, Jr. (His Aunt Elaine) 11:15AM: Eric Meier (Perry Family) Mon: 8:00AM: Mary Fay (Healing) (Ann Palmer) Tues: 8:00AM: Bernard & Bonnie Wysocki (Their Daughter)Wed: 8:00AM: Eleanor & Walter Kazar (Their Daughter Kathy & Family) 7:00PM: Thanksgiving Vigil

Thanksgiving Day: 9:00AM: Robert Stacavich (Patricia Carluccio)Fri: 8:00AM: Everly Grace Reily (L) (Thriving Strength) (Bob & Nancy Vogt) Sat: 8:00AM: Mr. & Mrs. Charles Carroll (Linda Westerfield) 5:00PM: John LoGuirato (2nd Anniversary In Heaven) (Brenda Olwell) Week of November 29, 2015 Sun: 8:00AM: Joe Freire (Vicki Freire) 9:30AM: Rosalina & Domingo Rodriguez (Daughter, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren) 11:15AM: Carl D'Ambrosio (Pine Bush Seniors) CONFESSIONS: Saturday 4:00-4:40 and by appointment. We’re looking to expand the ranks of our altar servers. If any of our young folks, fifth grade or higher, have heard God’s call to serve at His altar, please see Dn. Jack or Deacon Frank to sign up.

Readings: November 29,, 2015

First Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16 (3C)

Psalm: 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2 Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Cenacle for Life: Please join the Healing Hands for Life Ministry 4:00PM every Friday in the Mother's Chapel to pray for the end of Abortion and the Sanctity of Life

Mass Intentions: If you wish to have a Mass said you can call or stop by the Parish Office to schedule Mass(es) needed – 744-2391. You may also reserve an unannounced Mass for $5.00Prayers for the Sick and Deceased: Please contact the Parish Office with names of anyone who need prayers for healing or have recently died in which you would like to have included in In the Prayer of the Faithful at Mass and/or in the bulletin. The names of those who are sick are to be submitted only with he named person’s permission

November 22, 2015

Christ The King

Joseph, Helen & Frank Wysocki (Their Sister)

Bernard & Bonnie Wysocki (Their Daughter)

Robert Stacavich (Patricia Carluccio) ily (L) (Thriving Strength)

8:00AM: Mr. & Mrs. Charles Carroll (Linda Westerfield) 5:00PM: John LoGuirato (2nd Anniversary In Heaven)

(Daughter, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren)

If any of our young folks, fifth grade or higher, have heard God’s call to serve at

Please join the Healing Hands for Life Ministry 4:00PM every Friday in the Mother's Chapel to pray for the end of

If you wish to have a Mass said you can call Phone #

2391. You may also reserve an unannounced Mass for $5.00 Please contact the Parish Office

th names of anyone who need prayers for healing or have recently

In the Prayer of the Faithful at Mass and/or in the bulletin. The names of those who are sick are to be submitted only with he named

Please pray for the sick: Ashley Barco, Michael Thompson, Michelle Condenzio, John Araneo, Roland Mora, Helen Dennedy, George Burrow, Pat Matteo, Jeffrey Selear , Bob Carlson, Colleen Minik, George Rescigno, Matthew Schaffner, William Meyers, Richard Tanagretta, Doris Bennett, Jeanie Kane, Bob Broughal, Ed Gatzen, Edward Staff, Rose Marie Wilkins, John Giuliano, Joseph Manfredi, Jill Westerfield Davis, Dorothy Klauss, Anthony Gordon, John Araneo, Eric Maurin, Roland Rossi, Baby Jimmy Dennedy, Kurt Schaffner, Frank Rispoli, Rose Marie CahillBaby Giovanni Padilla and Natalie Saft.

PLEASE REMEMBER all our Men and Women who

defend and have defended our freedom in the armed

forces and their families in your prayers, especially: Henry Brylowski Jr. (Army); John Walton (Army) Ryan Gordon (Navy); (Navy); Ed Ryan (Iraq); Jamie Flodin (Marines); Lyndsey Flodin (Marines) Chris Corti (US Air Force); Sean Patrick Barry (Marines), Louis Springer (Commander, Navy); John Broughal (Air Force) Jon M. Donofrio (Marines); Michael Ditizio (Navy), Captain Caitlin Conley (Fort Bragg, NC) James Grabinski (US Air Force), Jeremy Reinhardt (Navy) Eddison Parris (Camp Lejeune, NC); Capt. Francis Pascucci (USMC), CPT Jennifer Pascucci, (Army); Haffner (Airforce), Heather Owney (1st Lt. Army), John A. Burrow (Air Force), Breana Mangold (Navy), Christopher Mangold (Navy),Christopher Chase (Ensign, Navy), Nicholas G. Burrow (AirForce), Andrew Starke (Air Force), Daniel Vasseur (Navy) Philip Longden (Army), Alex Hyde Goudreau (MP Army), Matthew Wilkins (Air Force), Zachary Sawitsky (Marines), Jake Sawitsky (Marines), Aaron Nahs (Air National Guard), James A. Tremper, Jr. (Army), Sean Kane (Army), Arthur Jefferson III (Army), Timothy Fay (T/Sgt., Air Force), Casey Fay (1st. Lt., Army), Brian Daniel GrayDevin Masiero (Marines), William LaCovara (Air Force)Balsa (Airforce)

PLEASE PRAY: Almighty God, we stand before You asking for Your divine mercy and protection. Embrace with armour our loved ones in all branches of the service. Give them courage and strength against all enemies both spiritual and physical and hasten their safe journey back to their homes and families. A

BAPTISMAL SPONSOR CERTIFICATES AND

REGISTRATION: Please note that you must be registered for at least three months in order to receive a sponsor certificate. Thank you.

Ashley Barco, Michael Thompson, Michelle Condenzio, John Araneo, Roland Mora, Helen Dennedy, George Burrow, Pat Matteo, Jeffrey Selear , Bob Carlson, Colleen Minik, George Rescigno, Matthew Schaffner,

eyers, Richard Tanagretta, Doris Bennett, Jeanie Kane, Bob Broughal, Ed Gatzen, Edward Staff, Rose Marie Wilkins, John Giuliano, Joseph Manfredi, Jill Westerfield Davis, Dorothy Klauss, Anthony Gordon, John Araneo, Eric Maurin, Roland Rossi, Baby

nedy, Kurt Schaffner, Frank Rispoli, Rose Marie Cahill,

all our Men and Women who

defend and have defended our freedom in the armed

forces and their families in your prayers, especially: Henry Brylowski Jr. (Army); John Walton (Army) Ryan Gordon (Navy); (Navy); Ed Ryan (Iraq); Jamie Flodin (Marines); Lyndsey Flodin (Marines) Chris Corti (US Air Force); Sean Patrick Barry (Marines), Louis Springer (Commander, Navy); John Broughal (Air

ce) Jon M. Donofrio (Marines); Michael Ditizio (Navy), Captain Caitlin Conley (Fort Bragg, NC) James Grabinski (US Air Force), Jeremy Reinhardt (Navy) Eddison Parris (Camp Lejeune, NC); Capt. Francis Pascucci (USMC), CPT Jennifer Pascucci, (Army); Michael Haffner (Airforce), Heather Owney (1st Lt. Army), John A. Burrow (Air Force), Breana Mangold (Navy), Christopher Mangold (Navy),Christopher Chase (Ensign, Navy), Nicholas G. Burrow (AirForce), Andrew Starke (Air Force), Daniel Vasseur (Navy) Philip

en (Army), Alex Hyde Goudreau (MP Army), Matthew Wilkins (Air Force), Zachary Sawitsky (Marines), Jake Sawitsky (Marines), Aaron Nahs (Air National Guard), James A. Tremper, Jr. (Army), Sean Kane (Army), Arthur Jefferson III (Army), Timothy Fay (T/Sgt.,

Brian Daniel Gray (Marines), Devin Masiero (Marines), William LaCovara (Air Force), Gerardo

Almighty God, we stand before You asking for Your divine mercy and protection. Embrace with Your invicible armour our loved ones in all branches of the service. Give them courage and strength against all enemies both spiritual and physical and hasten their safe journey back to their homes and families. Amen

BAPTISMAL SPONSOR CERTIFICATES AND

Please note that you must be registered for at least three months in order to receive a sponsor certificate.

PRACTICING AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

Do you have Christian friends of other faiths who criticize the many rules we seem to

have in the Roman Catholic Church? Perhaps you see them as too many as well. And along

with these rules there always seems to be some sanction, some punishment if you don't follow

the 'rules.' Psychologists tell us that fear of punishment can result in unpredictable outcomes.

Some will follow the rules to avoid the punishment while others will ignore the rules when they

think no one is looking or simply walk away from the situation of they are able.

The Bible certainly talks about a God of justice but also found in its pages and throughout

history is a God of love and mercy. Awareness and understanding of these last qualities can

make a difference in our lives and how we live out our spiritual life. In his Encyclical on

Devotion to the Sacred Heart, May 15, 1956, Pope Pius XII spoke of the physical heart of Jesus

as a representation of His divine love for humanity. It symbolized His love and compassion for

us.

Looking at God this way we can come to a different relationship with him. In fact, St.

Ignatius of Loyola, the soldier saint and founder of the order of the Jesuits, tells people to spend

most of their time reflecting non on sins but on the blessing of the day. It's really an exercise in

recognizing the good things God is doing in our lives and how we are not responding to his

love. Love begets love, even on the human level. Our actions are now not seen as an attempt to

'earn' or 'merit' heaven (something we can't do - Jesus did it for us) but a natural response to

someone who cares so much for us. The unproductive guilt over our sins, which can

immobilize even our best intentions, is replaced with a sincere desire to do better because of the

love and care He is showing us in our daily lives. The more we reflect on our day and see God's

hand in it the more our gratitude grows. And this approach, if practiced daily can increase our

sense of peace and trust in God. When we are seeing on a daily basis just how much he loves

us, I can be at peace even if doubts or fears assail me. And if my prayers do not turn out in a

way I request I can still know that He is with me, walking with me, encouraging joy and

embracing me with His love. God is good all the time and all the time Good is good. In Him

there is always Hope.

The Lord appeared to us...saying "I have loved you with an everlasting love" I have drawn you with loving -

kindness.

Jeremiah 31:2

Dr. Dick Reich, Member of the Pastoral Care Team at Orange Regional Medical Center

Walker Valley Catholic Society News: Dec. 2 Dinner Meeting: Erie House, 6 PM Dec. 6 Decorate Church/Coffee Hour (After 8 AM Mass )Business Thank You Notes

Religious Ed News: Advent Family Wreath Day will be held on November 28th from 9AM-12PM, please call the Religious Ed Office to register so that they can order supplies needed.

CYO NEWS: CYO will be holding a meeting every Wednesday of every month after school. Please join us. Grades 7-12. Upcoming events will be Christmas Caroling on December 17th.

ANNUAL SENIOR SOCIAL AND CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTHING Hosted by 7th Level Students and the Knights of Columbus on December 4th. Senior Social will be start at 6PM in the Church Hall, and the tree lighting will be held around 8PM. Snow date for Senior Social only will be on Dec. 11th..

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS: The Knights of Columbus are again this year requesting donations toward Christmas meals and Coats 4 Kids for the local Pine Bush community. Checks can be sent to the Pine Bush Knights of Columbus PO Box 166, Thompson Ridge, NY 10985. You, our parishioners, have been generous in the past and you have helped us provide for many in need. God Bless You.

The Knights of Columbus are conducting a raffle for "Two Gift Certificates" (Good for four (4) people) for the Westchester Broadway Theater in Elmsford, NY . Each certificate is good for Dinner and one show (Any show of your choice from December 2015 thru January 2017) $5.00 per Ticket. Tickets will be sold after Masses or you can call the Parish office at 845-744-2391. Drawing to be held at our December Council meeting and the winner need not be present to win. Collections: 2015 2014 Sunday Collection 11/15/2015 $5,698.21 $7,226.16 (ParishPay Included) Thank you for your generosity. Collections for the Month of November November 1: Weekly//All Saints Day November 8: Weekly/Building Fund November 15: Weekly November 22: Weekly//Human Development November 29: Weekly/Maintenance Undated Christmas Flower

ParishPay is the best means available of supporting our parish. Currently, we have 96 families in our Parish participating and we would like to grow that number. Often times as we’re preparing to head out to Mass, we forget to put money or a check in our envelope and decide to postpone giving until the following week when we can give two envelopes. But any delay in tithing could potentially hinder the parish from paying its bills in a timely fashion. With Parish Pay, there is no delay. Even if you can’t make the Mass due to inclement weather, Parish Pay ensures that your giving to Infant Saviour will be available to the parish when it’s needed most. It’s a more consistent way of giving and it enables the parish to better calculate what amount will be coming in which makes things easier on the parish financially. With Parish Pay, tithing may be made through your checking account, savings account or even a credit card every week or month at NO cost to you. It’s a secure and confidential way to tithe. Once you’ve seen the Parish Pay website, you realize just how quick and easy it is to modify your giving or even stop it entirely should you run into some sort of financial difficulty and find yourself unable to give. The quickest way to enroll is by using the website www.parishpay.com , or calling the Parish Office 744-2391 x10. There is also a link to Parish Pay through our own parish website, www.infantsaviour.org. For those of you who worry about what other people will think when you don’t put anything in the basket, you can simply deposit an empty envelope in the basket with the words Parish Pay written on the amount. We encourage you to surf out to the Parish Pay website and see just what this way of giving has to offer. Thank you in advance for your continued generosity to Infant Saviour Parish, your spiritual home. May God Bless You All Abundant.

THE CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE: Thank you to all for taking a tag to help a child in need in our Pine Bush Community. Please remember that gifts are due by Dec. 9th, Wednesday, at the Parish Office or placed into the special boxes that have been placed in both Churches. Thank you for your generosity and promptness. CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE 2015:

Please join the children in our Religious Education program in contributing for those in need. Your donations of canned, boxed, non-perishable UNEXPIRED food items can be placed in front of the Altar or in front of the curtain of the hall stage. We appreciated donations of turkeys, roaster chickens and hams. All frozen meat should be put into the freezer of the hall's refrigerator. The last day for the drop off is Sunday, December 13. Time is needed to sort and transport food. As in previous years, our efforts are coordinated with the Pine Bush Lions Club for an ecumenical community outreach. Thank you for sharing

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!This Thanksgiving let those of us who have much and those who have little gather at the welcoming table of the Lord. At this blessed feast, may rich and poor alike remember that we are called to serve one

gracious world. With thankful hearts for family, friends, for health and for grace, we praise our God who like a loving parent denies us no good thing

this and every day conscious of all that has been given to us("Sing praise to the Lord, you faithful; give thanks to God's Holy name. with my whole being I sing endless praise to you,

O Lord, my God, forever will I give you thanks." Psalm 30:5, 13)(The Parish and Religious Ed Offices Will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving)

May God Bless You for Your Support

fee of $200.00 to add a picture.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! This Thanksgiving let those of us who have much and those who have little gather at the welcoming table of the Lord. At this blessed feast, may rich and poor alike

e another and to walk together in God's for family, friends, for health and for grace,

we praise our God who like a loving parent denies us no good thing. May we live

this and every day conscious of all that has been given to us. ("Sing praise to the Lord, you faithful; give thanks to God's Holy name. with my whole being I sing endless praise to you,

O Lord, my God, forever will I give you thanks." Psalm 30:5, 13) be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving)

"Tree Of Life" The Donor Recognition Tree

is one way of recognizing, remembering and

honoring a living or deceased family member or

friend, commemorate an anniversary or other

event or thank the Lord for favors received.

tree is on the wall in the main Church by Mother's

Chapel. The forms that need to be filled out with

who you want to have dedicated, have been

placed in both Churches and in the Church Hall.

May God Bless You for Your Support One Leaf: $400.00

One Acorn: $800.00

One Stone: $1,300.00

Mini Tree: $4,000.00

Please note that there will be an additional

fee of $200.00 to add a picture.

Payment Plans available. 744-2391 ext. 10

("Sing praise to the Lord, you faithful; give thanks to God's Holy name. with my whole being I sing endless praise to you,

be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving)

"Tree Of Life" The Donor Recognition Tree

is one way of recognizing, remembering and

honoring a living or deceased family member or

friend, commemorate an anniversary or other

event or thank the Lord for favors received. The

tree is on the wall in the main Church by Mother's

Chapel. The forms that need to be filled out with

who you want to have dedicated, have been

placed in both Churches and in the Church Hall.

Please note that there will be an additional