SAINT PATRICK

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 19th, 2016

26 Hunter Street Highland Mills, New York 10930

SERVED BY Rev. Charles S. Szivos, Pastor Rev. Emmanuel Anyansi, Extern Deacon Paul Weireter Rev. Gerard P. Travers, Pastor Emeritus

THE SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST

Sunday Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass ......................5:30 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....................................….928-6688/928-6027

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 com-munity and beyond. We seek God’s blessing and guidance to be faithful to this mission.

MISSION STATEMENT

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 home-bound, call the parish office to arrange for the sacraments of recon-ciliation, 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.

T H E R O M A N C A T H O L I C C H U RC H O F

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TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MASS INTENTIONS

SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 2016 7:30 For the People of the Parish 9:00 All Masses Offered for 10:30 Living & Deceased 12:00 Fathers MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016 9:00 Andrew Bondesen By Jay & Ray Skoglund TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016 9:00 Mark Michael Ward By Ellen & Jim Ward & Family WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2016 9:00 Agripina Fermin By The Lee Family THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016 9:00 Lena & George Flint By Rose & Bob Colbert FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2016 9:00 Jeannette & Charles Hoffman

By Jeanette & Ralph Caruso SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016

9:00 Gloria Vallone By Marie Mirante 5:30 Catherine E. Torrisi By Husband & Sons

SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016 7:30 For the People of the Parish 9:00 John Duane & John Spear By Marge Duane 10:30 Loretta J. Capiello-Curran

By Susan & Steven D’Auria 12:00 Al Cassidy By The McPike Family

New Address

Father Robert Ginel

Parishioners, who would like to keep in touch with Fr. Ginel, will be able to reach him at the following addtress:

St. Ann’s Church 101 Cromwell Avenue

Staten Island, N.Y. 10304

As of Friday, June 10th, 2016, we have raised $57,944.10 from 177 gifts. This puts us over our goal of $42,500.00. Thank you to all who have donated to the appeal.

The 2016 Cardinal’s Appeal To make an online gift, visit www.cardinalsappeal.org

Thank you for your generosity.

JUNE 19, 2016

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Zechariah 12:10-11, 13:1 Zechariah describes the mourning that will occur over Jesus' crucifixion. The people of Jerusalem will mourn him as they would mourn an only son or a fallen king. Second Reading: Galatians 3:26-29 Paul reinforces that all those who accept Christ are equal in God's eyes. Man or woman, Jew or Greek, is unimportant in God's eyes if you have true faith in Jesus. Gospel: Luke 9:18-24 Jesus asks the disciples who they think he is. They reply that he is the Messiah. Jesus forbids them to tell this to others, and explains that first he must suffer, be put to death, and rise up on the third day. He explains to them that they also must be willing to suffer for his sake if they wish to be saved.

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COLLECTIONS

11th Sunday-Ordinary Time June 12, 2016 $ 4,193.00 June 14, 2015 $ 5,382.00 Attendance: 536 Envelope Users: 182

Baptisms

Emily & Gabriella Fenfert

Daughters of Timothy & Maria Fenfert

Joseph M. Duffy Son of Mark & Kimberly Duffy

Welcome new children of God!

From the desk of Fr. Charlie Dear friends in Christ, Back in the year 1984, over 300,000 young people from all over the world responded to the invitation of Our Holy Father, Saint John Paul II, for an International Jubilee of Youth, on Palm Sunday in Rome. Looking out at the crowds of youth from all over the world, he said, “What a fantastic spectacle is presented on this stage by your gathering here today! Who claimed that today’s youth has lost their sense of value? Is it really true that they cannot be counted on?” The following year, Saint John Paul announced the institution of World Youth Day on December 20, 1985 and the first official World Youth Day was held in 1986. World Youth Day is held every year, but every few years, the Pope would call an International World Youth Day. Saint John Paul attended the International World Youth Days in Buenos Aires, Argentina (1987), Santiago de Compostela, Spain (1989), Czestochowa, Poland (1991), Denver, USA (1993), Manila, The Philippines (1995), Paris, France (1997), Rome, Italy (2000), and Toronto, Canada (2002). Pope Benedict continued with Cologne, Germany (2005), Sydney, Australia (2008), and Madrid, Spain (2011). Pope Francis went to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2013 and now he is preparing for Cracow, Poland this summer from July 25th to July 31st. I had the opportunity to attend the World Youth Day in Madrid five years ago. It was an incredible experience, especially seeing the amount of young people from everywhere. Many of us slept out in the field all night waiting for the arrival of the Holy Father the next morning for the celebration of Mass. When he arrived, Pope Benedict told us how much he loved us and how proud he was that we came from all over the world to see him.

In calling the youth of the world to Cracow, Pope Francis reminds us that this is also the Jubilee Year of Mercy. The theme of this year’s World Youth Day is, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” Pope Francis goes on to say, “You, dear young men and women, have you ever felt the gaze of everlasting love upon you, a gaze that looks beyond your sins, limitations, and failings, and continues to have faith in you and to look upon your life with hope? Do you realize how precious you are to God, who has given you everything out of love? Saint Paul tells us that ‘God proves His love for us in that, while we are still sinners, Christ died for us.’ Do we really understand the power of these words?”

But what about those who can’t get to Cracow at the end of July? The Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate are hosting a weekend event called “World Youth Day – Not a World Away” at their Motherhouse, Marycrest, in Monroe from July 29th to July 31st. This event is for teens and young adults who are unable to go to Poland but who are interested in deepening their love for Jesus and their Catholic Faith through World Day Youth activities. For more details on this event, including registration, please check the website of the Parish Visitors – parishvisitorsisters.org – or you can call Marycrest at (845) 782-9593. We pray for the success of the World Youth Day in Cracow and the event that will take place at Marycrest. God bless you! Father Charlie

St. Patrick’s

Religious Education News *Religious Education Registration for 2016-17 is open.

We are in need of teachers. If you would like to volunteer, please call Marie Kiely at the Religious Ed office. If you have a child that is new to the program, or for more information, please stop by the office or call (845) 928-6688.

ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY NEWS

The Altar Rosary 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

The Adult Bible Study will take a summer recess until September 8th. We will resume our study of Isaiah, beginning with Chapter 43. As always, we will meet from 7:30 until 9:00pm in Rm. 10 of the Religious Education Building. Newcomers are welcome. Reference Bibles are available in the room. Just come!

St. Patrick’s RCIA

RCIA will be re-forming in the fall. If you have any questions, would like more information or to register, in any capacity, for the RCIA, please call: Mike Manza @ (845) 541-1527.

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.

Knights of Columbus

The newly formed Knights of Columbus Council now has over 40 members and counting. Look for us at upcoming Masses and around the Village. We will be visible and active within our Parish and Community. If you are a catholic male, over the age of 18, and would like to get involved with your Parish and Community, please contact Vic Ferrarelli at (845) 325-6207. The Knights of Columbus meets every third (3rd) Tuesday, at 8:00pm, in the church basement meeting room of St. Patrick’s Church 448 Rt. 32 Highland Mills, NY. We hope to see you as we start to plan some exciting events.

Vacation Bible School 2016

Registration for VBS is now open!

Student Registration is now closed. With over 200 students and 160 volunteers, we are looking forward to a wonderful faith-filled week as we learn about God’s great and awesome love. (Nehemiah 4:14b) We ask for your prayers for our VBS program, especially for a rain-free week! stpatrickshmvbs@gmail.com or 845-781-0347

VBS Volunteer Team Meeting

Our final team meeting was on Saturday June 18th. Volunteer assignments have been posted and each team has met with their team leader. For more information, please contact Theresa Weissburg: stpatrickshmvbs@gmail.com or 781-0347.

In Need Of…

Live-in help in Saratoga, N.Y.: Older Italian woman, living in Saratoga, NY, is in need of a live-in caregiver to help with personal care and assistance in activities of daily living. She is an excellent cook and is willing to provide room, board and wages. Position available July 1st. Please contact Betsy at parishoutreach @gmail.com

********* Room needed immediately for a single, working woman, in late 30’s. Employed in the local area. Easy going, polite natured and good habits, trustworthy. Please call Betsy at (845) 782-8510 or email parishoutreach @gmail.com.

Highland Mills Food Pantry

Please place an 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 Woodbury families every week. For more information, call 928-6177.

Lost & Found We have a tub of lost items that were left in the Religious Ed Buliding throughout the year. If you feel your child has left/lost some items, please stop by the office and let us know. Items have also been found in the church and brought to the Parish Office. Please contact the parish office at (845)928-6027 for more information.

St. Anastasia Cemetery Parking Information

Cars and trucks are not permitted on the dirt road at the back of our cemetery. Visitors must park on either side of Sections 2-3-4. If you require an accommodation to visit, please call the office at 238-3844. We are also asking that visitors NOT park on any grass areas of the cemetery. Please be mindful of older graves near the pavement. Thank you for your cooperation!

Adoration

Sacred Heart Church Monroe, NY

Sacred Heart Church in Monroe has Adoration every Wednesday from 8-9am, as well as on Friday nights from 8-9pm. In additon, they also have NOCTURNAL ADORATION every First Friday, from 8pm Friday night to 9am Saturday morning. Feel free to go by and spend some time with Our Lord. If you are interested in signing up for a time slot, or being on a substitute back-up list, plese contact Eileen Collopy at (845) 774-8584.

The Rachel Ministry

At the Marian Shrine in Stony Point Lomagno Hall- Adjacent to the Shrine Church

The Rachel Ministry meets every third (3rd) Monday of the month, starting on January 18th. It was created to provide help and support to those who have lost a baby at birth or prior to birth. For more information, call Eileen Peterson at (845)492-6709 or Betty Golemba at (845)271-3344 or (914) 450-4759.

Adoption – China Support Group

Children in China need homes. More boys available than girls. Older parents and single women welcome. For more information call Barbara Salvesen at (845) 623-5277.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

For more information go to: www.wwme.org or call toll free: 1-877-NYS-WWME ext. 3

Ministry to Separated and Divorced Catholics This is a support group for separated and divorced Catholics which meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Rectory Meeting Room os St. John’s Church, 71 Murray Avenue, Goshen, N.Y. For more information, please contact Helen at (845).

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