Sacred Heart Church 301 Ann Street

Newburgh, New York 12550 Phone: 845-561-2264 Fax: 845-562-7144

Website: http://Sacredheartnewburgh.org E-mail: sacredheart.newburgh@verizon.net Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of The Lord

March 27, 2016 To him all prophets bear witness,

that everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins

through his name Acts 10:43

Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM Sunday:10:00AM, 12:00PM 1st Sunday 8:00 AM Italian/English Mass Monday-Saturday: 9:00 AM in the Chapel Holy Days of Obligation: Mass times will be listed in the bulletin on the Sunday prior to the holy day.

CELEBRATION OF SACRAMENTS

BAPTISM: Communal celebrations of Baptism take place on the first and third Sundays at 2:00 PM. To arrange a Bap-tism, please call the Rectory. A Baptismal Instruction Session is required before the Baptism. Because Godparents play an im-portant role in the child’s Christian life and education, Godpar-ents must be practicing Catholics who have been confirmed, are at least 14 years of age and, if married, must be in a mar-riage recognized by the Catholic Church. If there is a question about the suitability of someone to be a Godparent, please call the Rectory before asking the person to be a Godparent. RECONCILIATION: The Sacrament of Penance takes place on Saturdays from 4:00 to 4:45 PM. At other times, the person should make the request directly to a priest. MARRIAGE: Engaged couples should contact the Rectory at least six months in advance. Diocesan regulations require a marriage preparation program for all couples. MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND: If a parishion-er is in the hospital or homebound, please contact the Rectory. Arrangements can be made for the person to receive the Sac-rament of the Anointing of the Sick. Also, Holy Communion can be brought to our homebound parishioners.

March 27, 2016 Welcome to Sacred Heart Church Page 1

Pastoral and Administrative Staff

Rev. Andrew Kurzyna, Pastor Rev. Clifford Ekwueme, Parochial Vicar Peter R.C. Haight, Deacon Thomas L. Neppl, Deacon Deacon John Sadowski - Parish Business Manager Mrs. Wendy Timperio, Secretary

Sacred Heart Regional School

24 South Robinson Avenue 845-561-1433 http://shsnewburgh.org

Mrs. Lori DiMarco-Evanko, Principal Mrs. Beth DaSilva, School Secretary

Sacred Heart Religious Education Program 24 South Robinson Avenue 845-561-2589

Mrs. Lynda Piper, Coordinator

Trustees Mr. Robert Ruckdeschel and Mrs. Maureen Neppl

Sacred Heart Convent 15 Stori Road 845-565-5034

Sr. Alba Danese, F.M.I., Pastoral Assistant Sr. Anna Sasso, F.M.I., Pastoral Assistant

PARISH DEVOTIONS

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on the First Friday evening from 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Rosary prayed following the 9:00 AM Mass, Monday through Saturday in the Chapel. Purgatorial Society Mass: First Saturday at 9:00 AM Stations of the Cross: (Lent Only) Fridays at 7:00 PM

SILENCE IS GOLDEN and APPRECIATED Our Eucharistic Community invite you to be

“FULLY PRESENT” during our Mass, we ask that you kindly turn off all electronic devices.

Thank you for your cooperation.

BULLETIN ITEMS

Items you wish to place in the parish bulletin MUST be submitted, in writing, to the rectory by 4:00 PM on Mondays for the following Sunday. Email address is

sacredheart.newburgh@verizon.net Every effort will be made to get your item in the bulletin in a timely manner and as space allows.

Thank you for your cooperation.

KEEPING UP WITH EXPENSES The parish effort to closely manage day to day expens-es continues. However, expenses such as utilities, prop-erty insurance and our archdiocesan assessment for central services (in some months totaling as much as $15,000) put a strain on our ability to keep current with all expenses. Our objective is to achieve that goal with-out any assistance from the Archdiocese. The continued generosity of every parishioner and increased giving whenever possible will make that possible. Thank you for your continued support.

PARISHIONER REGISTRATION Parishioner registration is important to the parish as well as the parishioner. All parishioners are encouraged to register. Once you have registered and continue to par-ticipate by attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist regularly; you will find it helpful for the enrollment of children in the Religious Education Program, and obtain the necessary documents to become a Godparent or a sponsor for Confirmation.

If you are not already registered, please call the Rectory Office at 845-561-2264 to make an appointment to come in and register. Hours for registration are:

MONDAY thru FRIDAY 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Weekend March 12 & 13 $6744. Attendance 596 Adults 93 Children

Weekend March 19&20 Due to publishing deadlines totals will be published

at a later date

MONDAY, March 28 9:00 Christopher Vourakis Janice Cornfield

TUESDAY, March 29

9:00 Paolo Monteforte

WEDNESDAY, March 30 9:00 (no intentions listed)

THURSDAY, March 31

9:00 Tony Leonardo

FRIDAY, April 1 First Friday

9:00 (no intention listed) 7:00pm Eucharistic Adoration

SATURDAY, April 2 9:00 Purgatorial Society Intentions 5:00 1 Theresa Foti Clavio 2 Lee Verne Holiday

SUNDAY, April 3 Divine Mercy Sunday

8:00 Josephine Relyea 10:00 Marie Garzione 12:00 Melinda Sharkin

UPCOMING EVENT

Please see the bulletin for more information

as the event date approaches April 1 Eucharistic Adoration 7PM Apr 3 Adult Faith Formation Annual Blood Drive Apr 5 Adult Faith Formation Meeting 7pm April 9 First Communion Retreat 9am-3pm April 14 Caritas Awards Dinner 5:30 Anthony’s Pier 9 April 15 Confirmation Retreat 5pm-9pm April 29 Sacred Heart School Confirmation 5:30pm May 6 Sacred Heart REP Confirmation 5:30pm May 21 Cash-N-Cocktails Sacred Heart PTO June 3-5 Sacred Heart Italian Feast

Adult Faith Formation Blood Drive

The annual blood drive, sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Committee, will be held on April 3rd, in the Sacred Heart School Gym. You may arrange a specific appointment on line at the following link: http://nybloodcenter.org/ or you can stop by anytime between the hours of 8:00am and 2:00pm on April 3rd. Please consider setting aside an hour of your time for such a worthy cause. Donate and help save a life!

Annual Golden Jubilee Mass

Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2016 are invited to attend the Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Dolan at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Saturday, June 25th at 1:30pm or Sunday, June 26th at 2:00pm. Pre-registration is required. Please contact your parish for registration. The closing date to register for the Mass is Tuesday, May 24, 2016. This event is sponsored by the Family Life Respect Office of the Archdiocese of New York.

The following parishioners are in need of our prayers

Charles and Joanna Armanda, Donna Bohomne, Deacon Dominick Casadone, Pam Denisi,

Theresa Di Chiaro, Janie Favoino, Marty Finnerty, Catherine Fossella, Bernadette Gallagher,

Pat Garzione, Barrington Green, Ingrassia and Brenda Hermida, Frank Honkus, Deacon Larry Kawula,

Frances Marino, Tom Marino, Joann Fayo-Perry, Gloria Presutti, Raymond Shideler,

Wendy Timperio, Mary Venticenque, Marc Verlinger, Rudy Warren, Keith Weber, Patricia Young

We ask family members of those on our prayer list to please call the Rectory Office (561-2264) to confirm that these names should continue to remain on our list. (revised November 1, 2015))

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MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES

Please remember the following members of the armed services in your prayers

Maj. Benjamin Jackman, US Army PV 2 C. J. Kozlik US Army

Pvt. Nicholas Kozlik US Marines Lt. Thomas O. Mennerich US Navy

Lt. Abby K. Mennerich US Navy AA Nicholas Mossa US Navy

We ask that family members of those on our MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICE prayer list call the Rectory Office (561-2264) to confirm that these names should continue to remain on our list. (revised November 1, 2015)

St Joseph’s Table

Thank you to everyone who came out for our traditional St. Joseph’s Table dinner on Sunday, March 13th and made it such a success. Thank you to the members of the Cracolici family, Grace Profaci, The St. Michael’s Italian American Club, the Sons of Thunder and the Sacred Heart League, for all the organization and food preparation. We would also like to thank our Confir-mation students who helped in serving the food. A spe-cial thanks also to Mike and Linda Brooks for their sponsorship of all expenses, allowing the proceeds to go to help the charitable work of our parish, especially the Sons of Thunder’s feeding the needy of our community

3rd Annual Cash-N-Cocktails It’s that time again! Please buy one or more raffle tickets to this memorable event sponsored by the Sacred Heart PTO and help support Sacred Heart School. Only 300 tickets will be sold for $100 each, with prizes as follows*:

Grand Prize $10,000 2nd Prize $2,500 3rd Prize $1,000

Tickets are available now and each ticket admits two to a reception, to be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016, 7-10pm in Father Gallo Hall, where the win-ning tickets will be drawn. Please contact Mary Gould(914-805-2332) or Dr. Gina Cook(845-541-4216) or e-mail ptosacredheart@gmail.com *If<200 tickets are sold prize becomes 50/50 with one prize only. You do not need to be present to win!

10th Anniversary Celebration of Charity

and Caritas Awards Dinner

Thursday, April 14 at 5:30pm Anthony’s Pier 9

Please join us in recognizing our 10th

Anniversary Award honorees…

Most Rev. Dominick Lagonegro Vicar of the Northern Vicariates of the Archdiocese of NY

Darcie M. Miller

Commissioner, Orange County Dept. of Social Services Acting Commissioner, Orange County Dept. of Mental

Health

Darrell Supak Executive Vice President, Granite Associates

Ali Curtis and Family

Director of Parish Outreach and Community Services

Social Hour-Silent Auction- Sit Down Dinner $110 per person, $1000/table of 10

Buy Tickets Online

Sponsorship and Journal Ad Opportunities Available

Contact kristin.jensen@archny.org or call

845-294-5124-ext.303

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Sacred Heart Parish has a website, Facebook Page and Blog. The Facebook Page and Blog can be easily accessed from the Links provided on the website navigation bar. All questions and concerns should be directed via email to our WebMaster, Charles Mahoney at charl.mahoney@gmail.com

Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacra-mentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen

Encyclical on the Environment

In his encyclical on creation care, Pope Francis highlights “integral ecology” as the basis of the conversion we are all called to in order to save our common home from destruction. “Integral ecology is the profound, fundamen-tal interconnection between God, human beings and all the rest of creation. With Pope Francis we pray, “Triune God...Give us the grace to feel profoundly joined to everything that is.” As we reflect on our relationship to life-giving water, the air we breathe, and the ground we walk on, let us think of actions that we can take locally to protect the air, water and land for the generations to come. We might consider supporting legislative bills of our city, county or state that will serve to do this.

Scripture Group

Are you interested in joining a scripture group? One is beginning on Wednesdays, starting on April 6th at 3:30 PM. The group will meet in the Administration Building at the Sisters of the Presentation, Mt St. Joseph’s, New Windsor, NY For more information call 845-564-6620 ext. 322

Food Drive Our monthly Parish Food Drive for the poor in the area will take place next weekend, April 2nd and 3rd. In addition to pasta, cereal, tomato sauce, canned tuna, fruits and vegetables and peanut butter; personal hygiene articles are always needed. Our donations are distributed by Mary’s Hope which delivers to homebound and disabled veterans. They are very grateful for your continued generosity.

Our Lady of Lourdes Athletics Camp

The OLL Athletics Camp is designed to intro-duce multiple sports to students ages 9-12. Varsity level coaches will be teaching skills and utilizing drills to aid in the development of their specific sport. All ability levels are welcome. Each camper will receive daily instruction from coaches and varsity athletes. Sports included are: Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Track & Field, Football, Soccer, Hockey and Lacrosse. The camp will operate June 27-July1 and July 5-July 8. Cost: $175/week for Session 1 and $145/week for Session 2. For more information call or e-mail: (845) 728-2675 or petruzzellim@ollchs.org. Flyer and registration forms can be found on the www.ollchs.org under Athletics.

Pilgrimage To Lourdes/Fatima

Our Lady of Mount Carmel is sponsoring a pilgrimage to Lourdes, Fatima, and Paris. This 10 day Catholic Pilgrimage will take place, from September 12th to 22nd, 2016. The tour includes Mass, breakfast, and dinner daily, and air fare from NY JFK. For a flyer of more info call Cathie or Mike Milano at 1-800-773-2660. Please consider joining us for a once in a lifetime experience!

March 27, 2016 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

DRAWN INTO THE STORY “We are witnesses!” The scripture readings for Easter Sunday concentrate on details reported by eyewitnesses. Listen carefully and you will be drawn into the stories yourself. Peter reports the good works Jesus did, his death on the cross, and his resurrection. The passage from John’s Gospel has us running to the empty tomb with Peter and John and peering inside to see the cloths used to cover Jesus’ body. Psalm 118 sums up our response: “It is wonderful in our eyes!” What resurrection details do we see in our lives to-day? How have we died to our old lives and been raised up again with Jesus? Let us pay attention to the new life around us. It is wonderful in our eyes.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TODAY’S READINGS TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34a, 37-43). Psalm — This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118). (1) Second Reading — All who are baptized, set your hearts in heaven (Colossians 3:1-4) or (2) Second Reading — Christ our Passover is sacri-ficed; therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8). Gospel — Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each responds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9) or Luke 24:1-12 (or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Luke 24:13-35). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 5:12-16; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20:19-31

APOSTOLATE OF PRAYER

United each day, throughout the year, we pray for the members of our beloved clergy here in the Orange County Vicariate:

Mar.28 Rev. Thomas Byrnes Rev. Donald Timone Mar.29 Rev. Msgr. Bayani Valenzuela Deacon Donald Prendergast Mar.30 Rev. Robert Tokarczyk Rev. Michael Keane Mar. 31 Rev. Francisco Tejada Deacon Michael Brescia Apr. 1 Rev. John Lundberg Rev. Anthony Trung Nguyen O.Carm. Apr. 2 Deceased Priests and Deacons Apr. 3 Pope Francis Father, in your plan of salvation, you provide shep-herds for your people. Fill your Church with the spirit of courage and love. Raise up worthy ministers to your al-tars, ardent servants of the Gospel. To those clergy among us who have answered your call, grant joy and per-severance in your service. We pray in the name of Jesus, your Son and Eternal High priest. Amen

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Fifty years or so ago, it was popular to teach that every Sunday is a “Little Easter.” Today, after several decades of intense liturgical reform, it is more proper to think of today as a “Big Sunday.” On every Sunday of the year, the Church is obliged to assemble, keeping the day holy. In most places, we hardly attain the goal of gathering all who are in Christ by baptism. Look around today and see what a Big Sunday looks like! Our tradition speaks of remembering, anamnesis, as the antidote to “amnesia,” the tragic forgetting of who God is and who we are as God’s most beloved creation. On this Easter day, we are at our very best. We remember who God is, and we remember who we are in God’s eyes: beloved sons and daughters, reborn to eternal life in baptismal waters. We rekindle our candles and reclaim our baptismal promises. As a “Big Sunday,” today also reflects the character of festivity and leisure that should mark every Lord’s Day. We wear “Sunday best” today, and we may take some time, especially in the northern states, to stroll through a budding garden. It is truly a “Big Sunday,” and how different our lives would be if we took its values and traditions forward into all the Sundays of our lives.

—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.