SCHEDULE OF LITURGIES THE LORD’S DAY MASSES - In School St. Columba + Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday + 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am & 12 noon St. Denis + Spanish Mass Sunday at 5:00pm St. Kateri + Sunday at 5:30pm Drop your contribution envelope in the collection, It will be returned to your home parish. DAILY MASS - Bishop Dominick Meeting Room St. Columba + Monday to Friday + 7:00am, Saturdays + 8:00am St. Denis and St. Kateri + 9:00am ADORATION St. Columba + Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:00 pm + Rosary 7:00 pm Compline & Benediction + 8:45 pm SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - In School St. Columba + Saturdays 8:30 – 9:00 am & 4:00 – 5:00 pm St. Denis + Saturdays 8:00 – 8:45 am & 3:30 – 4:30 pm St. Kateri + Monday 7:30 – 8:30 pm & Wednesday 9:30 – 10:00 am DEVOTIONS Miraculous Medal Novena + Monday after 7:00 am Mass SACRAMENTS BAPTISM + Most Sundays at 1:15 pm. Call the Church Office to speak with Deacon Bill Alvarado. Godparent and Sponsor forms are available after any Weekend or Daily Mass @ the school. Speak to a Priest or Deacon after the Mass. RCIA CHRISTIAN INITIATION + For more information about becoming a member of the Catholic Church or Completing your Initiation in the Church, call the Church Office or Deacon Chris Merenda. MARRIAGE + Please call the Church Office to make an appointment with a priest. We generally need about six months to complete Pre-Cana, Pre-Marital Inventory and necessary paperwork. ANOINTING OF THE SICK + After any Weekend or Weekday Mass. Please speak to a priest. In an Emergency, call the Parish Office at any time. HOLY ORDERS AND RELIGIOUS LIFE + Please speak to our priests, deacons or religious sisters.

Website: www.stcolumbaonline.org Email: rectory@stcolumbaonline.org. Blog: stcolumbaparish.blogspot.com

Facebook: @StColumbaHJ (photo albums here!) Instagram: @StColumbaHJ Soundcloud:StColumbaHJ

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NY Catholic Radio: www.newyorkcatholicradio.org

St. Columba Roman Catholic Church P.O. Box 428 835 Route 82

Hopewell Jct., NY 12533 Rectory: 845-227-8380

Fax: 845-227-8390

“Love God, Serve Others”

Rectory Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am to 4pm

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Twenty - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 29, 2019

St. Columba Religious Education Grades 1 - 8

845-221-4900 www.stcolumbaonline.org

Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am - 3pm Director: Sister Marie Pappas, CR

THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OF HOPEWELL JUNCTION

St. Denis-St. Columba School Grades K - 8

845-227-7777 Email: info@stcolumba.net

www.stcolumba.net Principal: Sr. Kathleen Marie Gerritse, CR

St. Aloysius Happy House Learning Center Nursery, Pre-K & K

845-226-1917 Director: Sr. Madeline Soto, OBT

St. Denis - Ark & Dove Pre-School Pre-K 2, 3 & 4 845-227-5232

Director: Jennifer Corsano

Mass Intentions for the Week Sunday, September 29 - Twenty - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30am - For All Parishioners 9:00am - John Conti by the Scampoli Family 10:30am - Vera Bonanno by Diane & Joseph Bonanno 12:00pm - Kathleen Carr Marshall by the Page Family - Margaret & Martin Hogarty by Patricia Loughney - John Kinlen by the Lisewski Family - Sean McManus by the McManus Family - Jeanette Ramberg by Tina Ifkovits & Family Monday, September 30 - St. Jerome 7:00am - Sylvia Calli from Tony & Sons Tuesday, October 1 - St. Therese of the Child Jesus 7:00am - For the Intentions of Elizabeth Borkowski by Mom Wednesday, October 2 - The Holy Guardian Angels 7:00am - Ed Golden by his loving Wife & Family Thursday, October 3 7:00am - Pat & Sally Bellantoni by Karen & Steve Bellantoni Friday, October 4 - St. Francis of Assisi 7:00am - Peggy Murphy by Richard Gurski & Family 10:00am - School Mass Saturday, October 5 - Dedication of St. Patrick’s Cathedral 8:00am - Msgr. John McCann by the McCann Family - Mark Trabakino by Sharon Senno - Kelly T Burke by the Page Family - For the Intentions of Joseph Camilleri from Jennifer - Margaret Capell by Linda McMahon Twenty - Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:30pm - Agnes Kopchik by Tracey & Steve Kopchik Sunday, October 6 - Twenty - Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30am - Kate, Thomas, & John McHale by Mary Dussault 9:00am - For All Parishioners 10:30am - Parish Memorial Society 12:00pm - Mildred & Eugene Murphy by their Family - Grace & Arthur Ciarcia by the Family - Louis & Mary Iacoponi by Martha LaFemina - Carmela Monacelli by Jeannie & Dennis - Baby Jack Whelan by the Sannasardo Family

MEMORIALS This week the ROSE will be in memory of Vera Bonanno by her loving Family This week the LAMP will burn in memory of Stephanie Vnek By Parents, Brother & Aunts

OUR LADY OF FATIMA This week the Statue of Our Lady will be enthroned in the homes of: Dan Slater & Family and The Camilleri Family If you would like to have the statue visit your home please call Suzanne D’Agostino at 227- 2307.

TRAVELING IMAGE OF THE DIVINE MERCY To honor the Divine Mercy in our Parish, we have the Pilgrim Image of the Divine Mercy to visit the families of our Parish. If you would like to have the image visit your home, please contact the Rectory at 227-8380. This week the Image has been visiting the home of: The Kerrs Family

Please pray for our recently deceased parishioners, family & friends

Vito Navarro, Anthony Ricciardi, Sr. & Diane Rosati

All Holy Souls in Purgatory

ST. COLUMBA PARISH MISSION STATEMENT St. Columba parish is a Catholic community striving to be a visible witness of God’s loving presence among us. Called by Baptism and centered in the Eucharist, it is our common purpose to know God, to live and love as Jesus did and to serve others. We value each person and draw from our diverse talents to grow and to respond to the ever - changing needs of our community. All are welcome!

WEEKLY September 21 - 22, 2019

$13,211.50

50/50 Ann Scott - $57.50

Congratulations!

Available now for sale in the Rectory, 3.5oz Holy Water bottles. Cost is $1

(one dollar) a bottle. Stop by and purchase one for your family or friends!

II Christopher Grevas & Jessica Sayegh

II Donald Van Norstrand, Jr. & Michelle Alcoforado

Baptisms We congratulate the parents and families of the children who were born again in the new life of Christ, and who became a part of our parish family through the sacrament of Baptism.

Gabriella Mary Hodge Hudson Grey Kaskawits

CHURCH WORK WRAPPING UP! This week: Finish hardwood flooring in new choir area, Clean pews, touch up and varnish. Mid-week: refinish floor in choir area. Next week: Sauder Company will install new kneelers. Altar, Pulpit, Tabernacle Altar and Baptismal Font to be installed. Start to clean and Program all lighting. Final week: Move all church items from school to church. Clean church. Monte Brothers to reconnect sound system and mics. Peragallo Organ Company to reinstall upgraded organ console and Reopen church for Mass by Saturday, October 19. MASSES DURING CHURCH WORK All Masses, Baptisms and Funerals on Saturdays and Sundays will be in the gym. The gym will be set up each Friday evening and will be taken down Sunday afternoon. Daily Mass at 7:00am (Monday - Friday) is in the Bishop Dominick Meeting Room in the convent. The Blessed Sacrament will be kept in the Adoration Chapel. Weekday Funeral Masses must be scheduled at neighboring parishes. If desired, priests from St. Columba will offer the Mass. Please speak to the Funeral Director, who, in turn, will speak to a priest of St. Columba.

Friends, our Bible Study series will resume in the Fall with "Kings and Prophets." After a review of the Pentateuch, we'll skim through the centuries from Moses to Maccabees by considering the key figures -- the kings who led the political / religious establishment and the prophets who called the people (including the kings!) back to the true worship of God. We will begin on Monday, September 30th - 7:30pm - 8:30pm/Saturday, October 5th - 9am - 10am. As always, you can attend whichever session fits your schedule. All are welcome, especially if you have questions about the bible?? To be added to the email distribution, send a note to jrt01@aol.com.

FALL BIBLE STUDY

Birthright's 5th Annual Fashion Show Paris A La Mode, Monday, October 21st from 7pm-9pm. St Columba School, 849 Rt 82, Hopewell Junction, NY Tickets are $20 (in advance) , $25 (at the door). Call Joan 226-5870, or Margie 896-8664 for reservations.

SECOND COLLECTION: September 29/30 THE ANNUAL ST. JOSEPH’S SEMINARY COLLECTION “The cost of preparing future priests is daunting, and for this reason we count on your support. With it, we

are able to continue our solid tradition of excellence in the formation and academic training of

candidates for the priesthood.” Timothy Cardinal Dolan - Archbishop of New York

St. Francis Blessing of Animals The annual Pet Blessing in honor of St. Francis will take place on Saturday, October 5 at 11:30am on the lawn in front of the church. ALL pets, big & small, are welcome!

The next meeting of the St. Joseph’s Men’s Group will be held on Saturday, October 5th in the Bishop Dominick Meeting Room at 7:00am.

All Young adults are welcome to attend the next meeting of Ignite on Thursday, October 3rd. We begin in the Adoration Chapel at 7:00pm with the Rosary. The meeting follows at 7:30pm in the Bishop Dom Meeting Room.

NEW ASSIGNMENT FOR FR. JAMES SHERIDAN

Fr. James Sheridan is once

again serving in the Archdiocese of New York at St. Anthony Padua Parish in

the Bronx. Cardinal Dolan has assigned him to the parish as

a Parochial Vicar. We pray many blessings upon him and

his priesthood as he serves the people of St. Anthony’s!

Care Ministry Our Care Ministry offers: Rides to Mass and local doctor appointments , Friendly visits in the home or nursing home, Telephone calls to the homebound, Assistance with yard work & Preparing meals for unex-pected illness. We are always looking for volunteers as well as people who need these services. Please call the Care Ministry hotline at 227-7430 for more information.

The Knights of Columbus are a superb Catholic organization! Last year Knights volunteered 76 million hours and gave $185 million to charitable causes. Their initiatives include rebuilding parishes in northern Iraq that were destroyed by the Islamic State and placing 1,000 ultrasound machines in pregnancy resource centers here in the US. We hope that the men of our parish will consider joining the Knights!

2019 - 20 STUDENT MASS SCHEDULE Sunday, 9:00am on the following dates: October 6, November 3, December 15, January 5, February 9, March 1, April 19, & May 3. Grades 1 - 2: Greeters Grade 3: Offertory/ Gift Bearers Grades 4 - 7: Petition Readers Grades 5 - 8: Lectors Grades 5 - 8: Handouts at end of Mass To sign up for any of the above roles, or questions, contact: Betsy Thompson, 845-475-4416 or email: jrt01@aol.com

Training for our Lectors & Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion When our church reopens, we want to make sure that all of our current Lectors and EM’s know the proper

procedures. We ask all to make every effort to attend these review sessions:

Lectors: Thursday, October 17 - 7pm to 7:45pm

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Thursday, October 17 - 7:45 to 8:30pm

If you are interested in learning more about these

ministries, make sure to attend our Ministry Fair on October 26 - 27 after all Masses.

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION We now require all of our current and future Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to complete the Online Training and Certification Program provided by the Archdiocese of New York. The program is convenient, interactive, and includes an instructional video, a short quiz and opportunities for reflection and questions. At the conclusion, you will receive a Certification of Completion that must be provided to our parish office. You will be included on a comprehensive listing of trained EM’s in the Archdiocese along with the date of your training. Then, with the approval of our pastor, you will receive a three year term which can be renewable. If you have any questions, see Fr. Michael.

NOTICE ! NOTICE ! MEMORIAL MASS FOR ALL DECEASED CHILDREN Tuesday, November 12, 2019 7:30pm - St. Columba Church

We welcome all parents, grandparents, relatives and friends

who have experienced this loss. Please join us as we draw strength from the Eucharist, the Word of

God and through our mutual support. Please direct any

questions to Deacon Bill Alvarado at (845) 227-8380.

ST. COLUMBA’S (Youth Ministry) “GOD SQUAD”

Teens - 8th through 12th Grade Always serving those in need!

Saturday, September 28th Opening Night BBQ! Start inviting your friends whom you

want to begin coming to God Squad!

Teen Mass Ministry Anyone who is involved with 5:30 Vigil Mass, ministry will

resume on Saturday, September 28th. Any one who would like to get involved - Reading, Singing, Altar Serving, or

Greeting at the doors - please come to God Squad and we will work with you!

New York Catholic Youth Day - October 19th

All day event with hundreds of teens from the Archdiocese. Come to God Squad and learn more!

SCHOOL NEWS

19, 2019

Magazine/Digital Media and Gift Drive Give the gift of reading to our family and friends! Our Annual Magazine, Media and Gift Drive is a fun way to explore new interests and support our school. There is something for everyone in both digital and print! Maybe you would like to donate a subscription to our Library or a Class. The fundraiser is not just about reading as there are also great gifts available. 1. Go online to: www.gaschoolstore.com 2. Enter School Code: 2664209 3. Select your magazine or gifts. Thank you for your support!

Monday, October 7th The Altar Rosary Society is hosting their annual Cover Dish Supper at St. Columba’s School Gym at 6pm. All Ladies of the Tri-Parish are invited to attend. Bring a dish to share and join us for a lovely evening!

SAVE THE DATE – THE ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY’S 46TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Again we will feature a Treasure Chest Table. If you have a new gift or nearly new item that you do not use, please think of donating them to the Treasure Chest Table. Please NO garage sale items. Label all items and leave in the container labeled ARS in hallway of St. Denis/St Columba School on Saturday & Sunday before and after all Masses. If you would like a table to sell your handcrafted items or would like more information call Diane at 227-6111.

Our Lady of Lourdes High School Open House

Sunday, October 20th 1pm – 4 pm

Exceptional Academics. Extraordinary Futures! Come and experience all the great things that are happening at Our Lady of Lourdes High School! We offer a rigorous College Prep curriculum that provides exciting and innovative learning experiences for our students. Join us at our Open House as we showcase teaching and learning in our “next generation” classrooms. Meet our faculty, students, coaches and club moderators, who will all be on hand to greet and talk with you. Our Class of 2019 have moved on to many fine institutions such as the Brown University, Columbia, Cornell, Embry Riddle, UC Berkeley, University of Pennsylvania, and many more. They received over $33 million in college scholarships, and 95% of these graduates earned an average of 23 college credits. See how Lourdes will provide you with your Extraordinary Future! We look forward to seeing you on October 20th. If you need additional information, please contact Kathleen Powers at (845) 463-0400, ext. 1009 or powers.kathleen@ollchs.org.

Our Lady of Lourdes High School

TACHS Exam Review Course

Our Lady of Lourdes High School will hold a TACHS (Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools) Exam Review Course to familiarize students with an understanding of the test format, types of questions and how to approach different types of questions. All 8th grade students who plan to apply to Our Lady of Lourdes High School are required to take the TACHS exam that will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019. The course runs on Saturday mornings beginning September 21 through October 26. To register, please visit www.ollchs.org If you need additional information, please contact Michael Krieger at (845)463-0400, ext. 1125 or kriegerm@ollchs.org.

Westchester County Center For information or to register, visit:

www.oymny.org/NYCYD

FIRST SATURDAY CLUB HONORING THE BLESSED MOTHER

FOR and BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Saturday, October 5th,

Regina Coeli, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY.

Rosary: 10:30 am Mass: 11:00 am.

A luncheon will follow after Mass. For further information, contact :

JoAnn at 462-3186 or Elizabeth at 454-2340.

The 5th Annual Westchester Putnam Catholic Men’s Conference Saturday, Oct. 19th - 8:30am to 5pm

John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, Somers. Theme: “Do Not Worry, the Holy Spirit Will Teach You—On Our Spiritual Journey.”

Includes talks, reflection, faith sharing, opportunities for the sacrament of reconciliation. Mass: 4pm

Speakers: Msgr. John Budwick and Ryan Young Breakfast and lunch are included.

Suggested donation:$40 for individuals, $20 each for father/son, $20 for students. Information: (914) 953-4426, (914) 539-5866 or wpcatholicmensconference@gmail.com.

Beginning Experience Healing Weekend October 18 - 20

St. Lawrence Retreat Center, Beacon, NY

Men & Women of all ages who have suffered the loss of a

spouse through death, divorce, or separation.

Reservations Required! Call: Denise: 845-325-3147 OR

Renee: 845-374-2101

Scouts BSA Troop 40 Sponsored by St. Columba Parish: Boys ages 11-17 years old or that have completed 5th grade are wel-comed to join Troop 40. The troop meets at Gayhead Elementary School Thursday Nights at 7:15 PM. For more information contact our Scoutmaster, Mark Check: ( scoutmaster@troop40hopewell.org ), or just drop by to meet us.

TRI - PARISH NEWS

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Thank you for your continued prayers and support, with out your help we could never assist those in need! If you need to reach us, or would like to volunteer

to become a member of SVDP, please call us at: 227-7863. This week the pantry is in need of: Pudding/Jello, Shampoo/Conditioner, Salt/Pepper,

Deodorant( Men’s/Women’s) Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 7pm in the Convent

Conference Room from 7:00 - 8:00pm. Please visit us at: www.svdpfoodpantry.org

NOTE: Food donations may be left in the SVDP basket temporarily located in the school hallway, while St. Columba Church is being renovated.

Save the Date: October 19th

St Mary’s Columbiettes Present:

A 70’s Themed Dance 7:00pm to 11:00pm

#4065 Club Knights Of Columbus Hall

339 Route 82 Hopewell Junction, NY 12633

Tickets: $20.00 in advance $25.00 at the door.

For more information or tickets, please contact Maria at (917)

650-5337.

ARS will be selling Raffle Tickets after all

the Masses THIS weekend. All monies raised support St. Columba, St. Denis &

St. Kateri

Divorced? Separated? We can help!

Tuesdays - 7pm to 9pm October 8, 2019 to January 2020

St. Mary Mother of the Church Parish Office,

103 Jackson St., Fishkill 845-896-6400 OR divorcecare.org

Coordinator: Catherine Cwiakala, LMSW

Silver Leisure Linings Club

Our weekly free Senior Stretch Exercise Class continues each Wednesday, 9:45-10:30am in the St. Kateri Meeting Room. If you haven't tried us yet, its great fun and healthy for you too! Bring water, light weights and a friend. There will be no Movie Monday scheduled for October. If interested in further information and/or receiving weekly e-mails, please contact Mary Biasotti at mlbiasotti2000@aol.com or 845-297-9310.

Healing Mass Free flow of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Tuesday October 1st St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish 1925 Route 82 LaGrangeville, NY 12540. Guest Celebrant: Fr. Antonio Diez De Medina CFR Praise and Worship: 7:00pm Mass: 7:30pm. Adoration and individual prayers for healing follow Mass. All are welcome.

CALENDAR NOTE: One-Day Conference on September 28 in Garrison.

See Catholiccharismaticny.org or call Dave at 845-3780-5327. All other Tuesdays are praise

and prayer meeting 7- 8:30pm. Details contact Pat or Joe at 845-440-3519.

FEAST OF ST. THERESE Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at The National

Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Middletown, NY; Schedule: 11:00am Rosary;

Feast Day Mass at 11:30am with Fr. Nicholas Blackwell, O.Carm; Blessing of the Roses and "Brunch with a French Flair"

and reflective time to follow. Brunch cost: $10pp. Visit:

www.ourladyofmtcarmelshrine.com for registration form or call Carol Bezak, Shrine Director at 845-343-1879 for information.

SPEAKING OF THE ROSARY:

A Day of Retreat Saturday, October 12, 2019 at The National

Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Middletown, NY

9:30am - 3:00pm; Continental breakfast, lunch, conference, Scriptural Rosary, quiet

time to reflect, time to shop in our Gift Shop. Cost: $30pp. Visit:

www.ourladyofmtcarmelshrine.com for registration form or call Carol Bezak, Shrine Director at 845-343-1879 for information.

BE A WITNESS TO LIFE Allow the Lord to work through YOU to change hearts and minds to support life as you participate in the following Life Chains. All chains will be held on Church Street in Poughkeepsie (between Market & Academy Streets.) * Sunday, Oct. 6; 3 - 4:30 PM * Sunday, Oct. 13; 3 - 4:30 PM * Sunday, Oct. 27; 3 - 4:30 A Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful event that enables you to be a witness to the sanctity of human life by holding a sign with a pro-life message. Signs provided. No graphic or political signs. For more information, call 845-853-6529.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE September 25th - November 3th Join this life-saving effort that has seen amazing results!!! For information on the local campaign, go to www.40daysforlife.com/poughkeepsie or call Maureen @ 845-853-6529.

PARISH LISTINGS

Alpha/ChristLife Carolyn Torella (Alphacolumba@gmail.com)

Adoration Chapel Stephen Broussard (845) 591-4030

Deacon Chris Merenda (914) 419-6314 Adult Education

John Thompson (jrt01@aol.com) Altar Servers, Lectors & Extraordinary Ministers

Father Michael Connolly (845) 227-8380 Baptism / Bereavement

Deacon William Alvarado (845) 227-8380 Care Ministry

Lori Loehr (845) 227-7430 Terri Powers

Christian Initiation Deacon Chris Merenda- (845) 227-8380

Columbiettes Maria Ronda (845) 440 - 8322

CYFM and DDA Weekends Rosemary Thorn (roca251@gmail.com)

Helping Hands Rosary Makers Diann Coghlan (845) 226-8896

Knights of Columbus Nick Longo (845) 297-2674

Parent - Child Connection Megan Zupan (585) 738 - 1051

Parish Council Luigi Manente - Call the Rectory

Parish Picnic Barbara Falcone (bfalcone29@hotmail.com)

Parish Youth Group (God Squad) Barbara Falcone (bfalcone29@hotmail.com)

Pastoral Care of the Sick & Homebound Please contact the Rectory (845) 227-8380

Scheduling Parish Events Gary Bartilucci (845) 227-8380

St. Joseph’s Men Group Eric Winogradoff - stjosephsmen@gmail.com

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Joyce Pfirman (845) 227-7863

Social Media Carolyn Torella (cvtorella@gmail.com)

Cecilia Rohrs (cheekster109@yahoo.com)

Student Leadership Mass Betsy Thompson - (jrt01@aol.com)

Tri - Parish Altar Rosary Society Joyce Moroney (845) 592 - 1360

Tri - Parish Youth Group – TLC Dave and Kathy Bell - dpbellcma@gmail.com

Tri –Parish Respect Life Society George (845) 226-6896 Eileen (845) 242-1842

Ushers and Greeters Pat Moore - St.columbaushers@gmail.com

VBS - Summer Joy Program Deacon John Reilly (845) 227-8380

Wedding & Music Ministry Cathy Reale - cathyreale@optonline.net

Women’s Group Sr. Marie Pappas - (845) 221-4900

Rev. Michael P. McLoughlin, Pastor Rev. Michael Connolly, Parochial Vicar Deacons: Rev. Mr. William Alvarado, Rev. Mr. John Reilly, Rev. Mr. Warren Testa, Rev. Mr. Christopher Merenda Seminarian: Kieran Maelia Parish Manager: Mr. Gary Bartilucci Parish Council Chair: Luigi Manente Parish Trustees: Mr. Pat Moore & Ms. Rosemary Thorn Office Manager: Mrs. Laura Brady Administrative Assistants: Mrs. Carol Garvey & Mrs. Anne Marie Camilleri Bookkeeper: Mrs. Mary Gallagher Music Director: Mrs. Cathy Reale Youth Minister: Mrs. Christine Gibbons

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CALENDAR THIS WEEK

Sunday, September 29 Collection for St. Joseph’s Seminary

Altar Rosary Society Raffle after all Masses Alpha - 5:00pm

Monday, September 30

Priest Meetings at St. Joseph’s Seminary - All Day

Tuesday, October 1

Fr. Connolly @ Huntington Seminary Religious Ed - 4:30pm & 6:30pm

Wednesday, October 2 Fr. Connolly @ Huntington Seminary

Religious Ed - 4:15pm & 6:15pm

Thursday, October 3 Religious Ed - 4:30pm

Ignite Young Adults - 7:30pm

Friday, October 4 School Mass - 10:00am

Parish Dinner Dance - 6:00pm

Saturday, October 5 St. Joseph’s Men’s Group - 7:00am

Religious Ed - 9:00am Blessing of Animals - 11:30am

Wedding - 1:00pm God Squad - 6:30pm

Sunday, October 6

Student Leadership Mass - 9:00am Alpha - 5:00pm

The Women's Parish Club of St. Joachim / St. John the Evangelist Church will be holding its Fall Garage and Rummage Sale on Thursday Oct. 17th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. , Friday, Oct. 18th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 19th from 9:00 am to 12:00 p.m. in St. Joachim's School Gym, Leonard Street, in Beacon, NY. Come in and shop! Have lunch! Values galore! You won't be disappointed!

The Capuchin Franciscan Friars of St. Lawrence Friary & Retreat Center in Beacon have 2 part-time job opportunities: Office Coordinator-- Monday – Friday 10am-2pm. Responsibilities include: various office & clerical duties; telephones, mail, filing, maintaining multiple calendars. Assistance with coordinating retreat reservations, communications and necessary follow-ups, etc. Knowledge of MS Word & Excel required. Retreat Center Staff-- Per Diem - hours & days will vary, typical work days may include Thursday through Tuesday. Responsibilities include Housekeeping; cleaning rooms, changing beds, setting up meeting rooms, dining room set up & clean up, Kitchen clean up, etc. Interested candidates should email resume with subject line of either Office Coordinator OR Retreat Center Staff to: STLFriary@gmail.com

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