St. Denis - St. Columba School P.O. Box 368

Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Office: 845-227-7777

Fax: 845-226-8470 Email: info@stcolumba.net

Website: www.stcolumba.net

Celebrating 51 years of Excellence in Catholic Eduction

Principal: Sister Kathleen Marie Gerritse, CR

SCHEDULE OF LITURGIES THE LORD’S DAY MASSES St. Columba: Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am & 12 noon St. Denis + Spanish Mass Sunday at 5:00 pm St. Kateri + Sunday at 5:30 pm Drop your contribution envelope in the collection, It will be returned to your home parish. DAILY MASS St. Columba + Monday to Friday 7:00 am. On Saturdays - 8:00 am Lent - 7am & 12 Noon Mass (except on First Fridays - Mass @ 10am) St. Denis and St. Kateri + 9:00 am 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 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 for an appointment with Deacon Bill Alvarado. Godparent and Sponsor forms are available after any Weekend or Daily Mass. Speak to a Priest or Deacon. 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 Warren Testa. 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.

St. Columba School of Religious Education P.O. Box 368

Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Office: 845-221-4900

Office Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9am - 3pm

Grades: 1 - 5: Tues., Weds., Thurs. : 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Grades: 1 - 8: Sat.: 9:00am - 10:30am Grades: 6 - 8: Tues., Wed.: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

OR Thursday: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Website: www.stcolumbaonline.org Director: Sister Marie Pappas, CR

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

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

Flocknotes: www.flocknote.com/columbahopewell Formed.org - Parish Code: Y98H69

NY Catholic Radio: www.newyorkcatholicradio.org

Third Sunday Of Lent

March 19, 2017

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

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

Fax: 845-227-8390 Office Hours:

Monday - Friday: 9am to 4pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed

“Love God, Serve Others”

The Messiah is coming, the one called the Christ; "I am he, the one

speaking with you."

Mass Intentions for the Week

Sunday, March 19 - Third Sunday of Lent 7:30am - For All Parishioners 9:00am - Niall & deceased members of the Heraty Family by Vincent, Julie & Boys

10:30am - John Ifkovits by Tina, Johnny & Melissa 12:00pm - Thomas Scott by his wife Ann Scott

Monday, March 20 - St. Joseph, Spouse of Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00am - In Honor of St. Joseph 12:00pm - Jeffrey Bennett by Friends Tuesday, March 21 7:00am - Arthur George by the Birmingham Family 12:00pm - Michael Smith by the Wall Family

Wednesday, March 22 7:00am - Robert Gerritse by Sister Kathleen Marie 12:00pm - Cindy Coghlan by Anne Conniff

Thursday, March 23 - St. Turibius of Mogrovejo 7:00am - Steven Krzeminski by the Page Family 12:00pm - Cindy Coghlan by Ralph & Pat Malile

Friday, March 24 - Blessed Oscar Romero 7:00am - Alexandria Anderson by the Cerone Family 12:00pm - Patricia Marie Spellman by mom Anne Spellman Saturday, March 25 - Annunciation of the Lord 8:00am - For the Intentions of Fr. Michael by Kathy Doherty & Family

5:30pm - Mike Nardelli by his Children Sunday, March 26 - Fourth Sunday of Lent 7:30am - For All Parishioners 9:00am - Nancy Longo by Anne & Nick Longo 10:30am - Stephanie Vnek by her Parents, Brother & Aunts 12:00pm - Ed Rice by Mom & Dad

MEMORIALS

This week the ROSE will be in Honor of Our Blessed Mother This week the LAMP will burn in Honor of Our Blessed Mother

OUR LADY OF FATIMA This week the Statue of Our Lady will be enthroned in the

homes of: Barbara Demetriow and Barbara Falcone 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 Alvarado Family

WEEKLY March 11 - 12, 2017

50/50 Congratulations! Attendance Due to an early transmission, this information will be in next week’s bulletin.

Please pray for our recently deceased parishioners, family & friends.

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!

Available now for sale in the Rectory, 3.5oz holy water bottles. C0st is $1.00 a bottle. Stop by and purchase one for your family or friends!

Baptisms Please contact

Deacon Bill Alvarado at (845) 227-8380 for information and

arrangements for your newborn to be

baptized.

Daily Mass in Lent will be offered MONDAY to FRIDAY at 7:00am and 12 noon with the following exceptions: Mass on First Fridays will be at 7:00am and 10:00am Also, if two funerals need to be scheduled on a day, the 12 noon Mass will be canceled and the Mass Intention will be included at 7am Mass that same day. SIGN UP FOR FLOCKNOTES to receive notifications!

STATIONS of the CROSS Fridays in Lent at 7:00pm in the Church. EXCEPTION: March 31st - Confirmation

PARISH NEWS:

CARDINAL’S STEWARDSHIP APPEAL 2017 Parish Goal - $105,000.00 Pledged as of March 1st - $54,295.00 Number of Gifts - 173 Average Gift - $313.84 Thank you so much! We are more then 1/2 way!

CARDINAL’S APPEAL IN PEW WEEKEND This weekend, Fr. Michael will speak at all Masses and invite your participation in the Cardinal’s Stewardship Appeal. For the past few weeks, our parish has actively been conducting the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal. Cardinal Dolan mentioned in his letter to all parishioners that the Appeal is the life blood of our Archdiocese and critical to the work and life of each of its parishes, including ours. As we consider our pledge to the 2017 Cardinal’s Appeal, we recognize that all we have is a gift from God. As a sign of our gratitude, we respond with a gift to the Appeal, which helps all Catholic institutions do their work of ministering to the needs of God’s people. This work includes caring for our retired clergy and religious; educating our future priests; teaching children the truths of our faith; supporting parishes that need help with their expenses so they can still preach the Word of God and administer the Sacraments. This work also includes ministry offices that reach people of different ages and ethnicities. During this time of economic hardship, this is the most important time to make special sacrifices...and assist the work of the Cardinal’s Appeal. If you have been thinking and praying about a gift or a pledge, we hope that you might be able to make a decision today.

Diaconate Formation - Recently our Parishioner, Louis Pisani, took a leave of absence from the Diaconate Formation Program. Lou needs to deal with some

personal medical issues. Please pray for Lou that the medical community may come to a better

understanding of his physical condition, and in the hope that perhaps he could resume his Formation.

Three parishioners continue to participate in the Diaconate Formation Program: Chris Merenda, Stephen Broussard and Dennis McCormack.

Please continue to pray for them.

OFFERTORY GIFTS Would you like to take a turn at bringing forward the gifts of bread and wine? Just see an usher (look for the green ID tags) about 10 minutes before the start of Mass.

Congratulations to Steven Buck, who recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. For his Eagle Project, he and his volunteers constructed a 12 raised bed vegetable garden on our property. Beginning this spring, students and parishioners will plant and tend vegetables that will be donated to our St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. Steven also raised $1,800 to complete the project. Thank You Steven and congratulations!

PARISH NEWS:

Please pray for our Elect (never Baptized)

Kimberly Lachawicz, Linda Welch, Pamela Burke

Please pray for our Candidates (Baptized Catholic)

To Complete Full Initiation: Jennifer Green, Hazelmary Jaronczyk,

Carolyn Torella, Matthew Burke, Amanda Macaluso, Ellen Faulkner &

Christopher Camaj

Join us in the New Year for the second half of Symbolon and explore how to fully live your Catholic faith. During each monthly session, we'll show a half hour DVD followed by a discussion. For the month of April, we will discuss the Mass. “The Lord be with you… And with your spirit.. .Thanks be to God.” We might be familiar with the various prayers of the Mass, but do we understand the meaning, beauty and power of all we say and do in the liturgy? All are welcome! We will meet on Friday evenings in April in Rm 11 immediately following Stations of the Cross. April 7: Walk Through the Mass April 28: Penance and Anointing of the Sick June 2: Matrimony & Holy Order

THE PIVOTAL PLAYERS LENTEN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM

Bishop Robert Barron has produced another excellent video series; “The Pivotal Players.”

Each session will be led either by Father Michael, Msgr. Thompson, or John Thompson. Each sessions lasts 1 1/2 hour. Come whenever you wish. Sessions for each video

will be held twice: Mondays 7:00 - 8:30pm - Rm 1 and

Saturdays 9 - 10:30am - Rm 11 3/20 & 3/25 - St. Catherine of Siena

3/27 & 4/1 - G.K. Chesterton 4/3 & 4/8 - Michelangelo

CATHOLIC FUNERAL RITES By means of the Catholic Funeral Rites, it has long been the practice of the Church, not simply to commend the dead to God but also to raise high our hopes and to give witness to our faith in the future resurrection of the baptized with Christ. We encourage all Catholic families to continue, as much as possible, to follow the traditional practice of the Catholic Funeral rites - a Wake Service, a Funeral Mass and Burial in a cemetery. These Rites can and should be offered for all Catholics, those who practiced their faith and those who did not. We are aware that this may not be practical for all. Please contact a parish priest if you have any questions. One of the blessings of offering the Catholic Funeral Rites is that it gives people various opportunities to visit, to share condolences and to pray for the deceased and their family. On occasion, a person has requested cremation after death. If at all possible, please try to delay cremation until after the Funeral Mass. If this is not possible, we are still able to offer a Funeral Mass for the deceased. Afterward, please ensure that the cremated remains are properly buried in a cemetery or placed in a columbarium. Please do not: Keep cremated remains in a “domestic residence” or home Distribute cremated remains among family members Scatter cremated remains in the air, on land, at sea or in some other way. Preserve cremated remains as mementos in pieces of jewelry or other objects. While we try to accommodate all reasonable requests for days and times, we ask you not to make any plans until you have met with a Funeral Director, who in turn, will contact us regarding availability.

Next weekend we will take up a collection for the Catholic Relief Service (CRSC). This collection provides services for

immigrants, humanitarian aid in the wake of natural disasters, refuge for the displaced, and advocacy for

peace and justice around the world. Your support of the Catholic Relief Service collection makes a difference for so many around the world. Please prayerfully

consider how you can support it this year. To learn more, visit: www.usccb.org/catholic-relief

With prayerful best wishes for a blessed Lenten season,

I am, faithfully in Christ, Timothy Cardinal Dolan Archbishop of New York

SCHOOL NEWS

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50 YEARS OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION! Saturday, April 22, 2017 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Dutchess Manor - Beacon, NY

$75 per person

Premium Open Bar Cocktail Hour with Hors D’oeuvres

Gourmet International Buffets & Carving Stations Music & Dancing

Silent/Live Auctions and Raffles For tickets or more information:

www.stcolumba.net (845) 227-7777

Or mail checks to: Anniversary Gala, P.O. Box 368, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533

Silver Linings Leisure Club

Every Wednesday, 9:45 - 10:30am in the St. Kateri Church Meeting room: Senior Stretch Class. Free! All are

invited to join us at any time. Come comfortable and bring water & weights (if you have them).

Monday, March 27, Banjo Band Night at Umberto’s

Route 9 Poughkeepsie. Arrive in individual cars 6:15 - 6:30pm to order from the menu before the show

begins at 7pm.

Tuesday, March 28th: Annual Lenten Retreat @ Mt. Alvernia - 9am - 3pm.

Thursday, March 30th: 10am - 11am

Catholic Classics Book Club featuring The Four Loves, by C. S. Lewis

Contact: Mary Biasotti, (845)297-9310,

mlbiasotti2000@aol.com.

TRI - PARISH NEWS TRI - PARISH NEWS St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry

Thank you for your continued prayers and support, 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:

Toothpaste/Brushes, Deodorant, Raman Noodles Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 5th, 2017

at 7pm in the Class Room 11 at St Denis - St. Columba School from

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

Save The Date!! The Tastes of Heaven event will

be held at St. Denis on April 26, 6:30-8:30pm.

Tickets will be on sale soon.

During this time of Lent, we are planning to provide Easter food baskets to approximately 150 families. A basket consists of the following items: a turkey or ham, sweet & white potatoes, fresh vegetables, salad mix, salad dressing, gravy, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, rolls, butter, eggs, fruit, dessert, milk, beverages, coffee, tea and an aluminum roasting pan. If you are able to donate a basket on your own or with a friend, please call St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at 227-7863. The baskets should be dropped off at St. Columba Church on Sunday, April 9th between 10am and 12 noon. Thank you for your act of charity to those in our area!

EASTER CANDY - If you would like to donate Easter Candy, please drop it off where SVDP weekly food items are collected in the Narthex of the Church (door on left as you enter).

SVDP EASTER FOOD BASKETS

SAINT KATERI FISH DINNER Every Friday during Lent ( excluding Good Friday)

March 3, 2017 - April 7, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church Meeting Room 1925 Route 82, LaGrangeville, NY 12540

MENU $12 Choice of Baked or Fish Fry Dinner, served with coleslaw,

tartar sauce, fries or yellow rice

$7 Kids (5 - 12) Fish Dinner $5 Kids (5 - 12) Meal served with mac n cheese or pizza bagel

and fries ( kids under 5 Eat Free) $5 Cup of Chowder. Choice of classic New England Clam or

K of C Corn $5 Fried Calamari served with our famous remoulade sauce.

All dinners include all you can drink lemonade and fresh brewed unsweetened ice tea. Eat In or Take Out !

The Catholic Widows and Widowers of Dutchess and Putnam Counties will meet

on the Third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm in the Parish Meeting Room at

Saint Kateri Church 1925 Route 82

LaGrangeville, NY 12540 845-223-3097

Two Penny Social

A Two Penny Social will be hosted by St. Mary’s Columbiettes on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the 4065 Club, Home of The Knights Of Columbus Hall, 399 Route 82 (next to Handshakes Restaurant). Doors open at 1:30pm calling begins at 3:00pm; featuring a Grand Prize of $500.00 and a second prize of $250.00 Cash! We will also have a wide variety of unique gift baskets, a lottery board, and will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets. In addition, lunch and refreshments will be available for purchase. Bring the Family. Space is limited. Any questions please call Donna at 845-297-0014 or Fran at 845-440-7033

Each Cluster in the Archdiocese of New York is hosting a three day REVIVE Mission. Missions will be led by Religious Order Priests and will include opportunities for Confessions and the Anointing of the Sick. Please mark these dates on your calendar now. More information to come! Southern Dutchess Revive Mission on May 22-23-24 at 7:30pm at St. Kateri Church LaGrangeville Dutchess Spanish Language Revive Mission on June 5-6-7 at 7:30pm at St. Mary’s, Poughkeepsie

Sponsored by: St. Mary’s Columbiettes Annual Baby Shower

To Benefit: Birthright & Carenet Pregnancy Groups Date: Sunday, April 2 from 1 - 3pm Location: Knight’s Hall on Rt. 82 (next to Handshakes Grill) Needed Items: disposable diapers all sizes, crib sheets, new & gently used clothing sizes newborn to 3T. Contact: Kathy @ 845-227-5015

The Fourth Degree Knights will be having a bus trip to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Casino in Wilkes–Barre PA on Thursday, March 23rd. The cost of the bus will be $35 per person which includes a tip for the driver. The bus will leave the Knights Hall at 7:30am. The Hall is located at the corner of All Angels Hill Rd and Rt. 82 behind the Mobil Gas Station. For more information, contact Bill Hunt at home (845) 896-6187 or Cell: (845) 549-5165. All proceeds will go to a charity of the Knights choice.

COMMUNITY NEWS:

FOR: Divorced, widowed and separated men & women

WHAT: Weekend of hope & healing designed for those who wish to let go of the painful past to create a peace filled future.

WHERE: St. Lawrence Retreat Center, Beacon, NY 12508

WHEN: March 31 - April 1 - 2, 2017 All faiths welcomed. Space is limited.

Pre registration is required! CALL: Mary Anne, H: 914-962-1112 C:973-903-3941

ny.hudson.valley@beginningexperience.org www.beginningexperience.org/hudsonvalley

Birthright Volunteer Training

Will be held on Saturday, April 1st from 9am to 3pm in the Birthright Office at 769 Main Street, Poughkeepsie. Please call 473-1300 for more information and to register for your spot. You can also stop by the office during operating hours to pick up “The Story of Birthright” and an application.

A Healing Mass will be held on Thursday, March 30th at The National

Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 70 Carmelite Drive, Middletown, NY Anyone who wishes to receive the

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick for a physical, spiritual or emotional illness in their lives is welcome to

attend. For questions, contact: Carol Bezak, Shrine Director at

845-343-1879.

COMMUNITY NEWS:

Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2017 are invited to attend the Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Dolan at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Sunday, June 11th at 2pm. Pre-registration is required. Please contact your parish for registration. The closing date to register for the Mass is Friday, May 12th, 2017. This event is sponsored by the Family Life + Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of New York.

DAY OF RECOLLECTION FOR MUSICIANS

WITH FATHER RICHARD MARRANO

Saturday, March 25 10am - 3pm

Marymount Convent Tarrytown, New York

Join Father for a day of prayer, reflection, and music-making with fellow parish musicians from around the Archdiocese. Open to music directors, adult choir members, instrumentalists, and others involved in parish music ministry. For info or to register: nyliturgy.org/workshops Email: liturgy@archny.og

COUPLES CELEBRATING 25 & 50 YEARS OF MARRIAGE Our Parish will be hosting a celebration for all couples celebrating their 25th & 50th Wedding Anniversaries this year. The celebration will take place on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the 12 noon Mass at St. Columba Church. There will be a Reception following the Mass in the school gymnasium. All couples wishing to attend must register by calling the Rectory at 227 - 8380 by Wednesday, April 19h.

The Our Lady of Lourdes High School Legion of Honor Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Christos Catering in Poughkeepsie, New York. 2017 Honorees include Ellen Garvey Anderson, Greta Kreuz ’75, John E. Mack IV ’89 and Denise Doring VanBuren. $100 per person includes Cocktail Reception, Dinner, Dancing and more. To reserve your space, place a journal ad or purchase a sponsorship to support this event, please contact Jeannie Wells at 845-463-0400, ext. 1009 or wellsj@ollchs.org

Dutchess County CYO Track Program Its time to register for the 2017 Spring Track and Field season for youth in grades Kindergarten through 8th grades. The program will be a 4 week program for Kindergarten to 4th grades and a six week program for 5th through 8th grades. This year participants will have instruction on the track as well as in the field events: high jump, shot put, long jump and hurdles with experienced track and field coaches. The pro-gram will be held at the Our Lady of Lourdes High School track facility. Cost is $25/person. Registration forms and payment will be online at: www.dutchesscyo.net Please email Jill for questions at: Jill.Dennin-Philipbar@archny.org

CYO Volleyball Clinics and League

Clinic: designed to develop skills and introduce drills to 5th & 6th grade girls. League: a competitive format that will still allow for skill development and game like play for 7th & 8th grade girls. No prior game play necessary. Program starts Wednesdays, May 3rd to June 7th. The Clinic will be from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. The League will run from 7pm - 8pm. Please meet at Our Lady of Lourdes High School. Cost is $25/person. Register online at: www.dutchesscyo.net beginning March 13th. For more information, contact: Emily Krieger ms.ekrieger@gmail.com or 914-475-3028. Clinics and League will be led by: Christin Brown and Emily Krieger.

Girls’ Day-By-Day-Agape (DDA) Retreat, Mar. 31-Apr. 2, 2017

*(3 DAY!):High School teens 14+ years old, no matter where YOU are on your spiritual journey, come! Teen TEAM members

present talks on their own lives, struggles and triumphs in Christ; Friars, adult Team and CYFM community help facilitate

and support. Come to this amazing weekend of prayer, listening, sharing, growing, and feeling the love of Christ. Disconnect from

stress and reconnect with what truly matters while enjoying a weekend full of laughter, prayer, music, wonderful meals and

other awesome teens. Cost $140.00/pp for materials, meals & lodging. Early Bird, $125.00 must be postmarked 9 days prior to

retreat. All paperwork & non-refundable $75.00 deposit must be received by registration deadline, by Mar. 28. For info and

application contact CYFM or visit our website: www.cyfm.org and click on “events” Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flocknote: CYFMGarrison. Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries,

781 Route 9D, PO Box 192, Garrison, NY (845) 424-3609

LOURDES HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

PARISH LISTINGS

Adoration Chapel Stephen Broussard (845) 591-4030

Christopher Merenda (914) 419-6314 Adult Education

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

Father James Sheridan (845) 227-8380 Baptism / Bereavement

Deacon William Alvarado (845) 227-8380 Care Ministry

Lori Loehr & Maureen Carison (845) 227-7430

Columbiettes Donna Fritzsch - Long (845) 391 - 4609

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 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 RCIA Program

Deacon Warren Testa - (845) 227-8380 Scheduling Parish Events

Gary Bartilucci (845) 227-8380 St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Joyce Pfirman (845) 227-7863

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

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

Tri - Parish Altar Rosary Society Diane Meleshkewich (845) 227-6111

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 - pmoore@antalek-moore.com

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

Wedding @ Music Ministry Linda Moore (845) 227-8380

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

Rev. Michael P. McLoughlin, Pastor Rev. James Sheridan, Parochial Vicar Rev. Msgr. George Thompson, Senior Priest Deacons: Rev. Mr. William Alvarado, Rev. Mr. John Reilly & Rev. Mr. Warren Testa Parish Manager: Mr. Gary Bartilucci Parish Council Chair: Mr. William Cassieri Parish Trustees: Mr. Keith Slade & Mrs. Mary Theresa Soyka Office Manager: Mrs. Laura Brady Administrative Assistants: Mrs. Anne Camilleri & Mrs. Carol Garvey Bookkeeper: Mrs. Mary Gallagher Cap Corps Volunteer: Ms. Katey Santilli

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TRI-PARISH NEWS PRO-LIFE IS A CATHOLIC CONCERN ONE BEATING HEART TO ANOTHER

Attend the RESPECT LIFE MEETING at St Columba 7:30pm in the Convent Conference (library) Room

Following the 7pm Rosary Monday, March 27, 2017 (Meetings will now usually be held 4th Mon. of each month)

Contact: George 226-6896 or Eileen 242-1842

Adoration News PRAY FOR LIFE

Please visit with Jesus on Wednesday, March 22nd in our Adoration Chapel, Oratory of Our Lady, Cause of Our Joy, anytime from 9AM-9PM, located in the Convent Building. Pray for the protection of the unborn and the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which has legalized abortion in our country. Respect Life Society will now meet every 4th Monday of the month @7:30PM in the “Library” adjacent to the chapel in the St Columba Convent Building.

Any current High School teen or anyone graduating 8th grade this Spring is invited to attend the Steubenville Youth Conference this Summer. Steubenville Youth Conference 2017 July 21 - 23, 2017 St. John’s University, Queens, NY Cost is $270 per teen (we fund raise to cover most of the cost) $50 Deposit required to register (non refundable) The theme is: ELEVATE The Book of Revelations, chapter 21:5 says, “Behold, I make all things new.” Join us this summer as we experience God’s love in a new way, as he continually tries to “elevate” our lives, to overcome fear, anxiety, and doubt. Let Him elevate your teens this summer into His seamless love during this weekend of prayer, music, and joyous sacraments. Please call St. Denis rectory if interested to contact Larry Ryan 724-4285 lawrence.ryan@avnet.com or Nancy Ciccone 206-8818 for more information, or to let us know you are interested in attending. Please reply if interested as soon as possible.

Prayerfully Consider Your Sacrifice The Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal serves many diverse communities across our 10 counties. As Disciples of Christ, we are called to share our gifts with our brothers and sisters. Even small sacrifices can make a big impact. Please answer the call and make your commitment today.

Suggested Total Pledge

5 MonthlyPayments of

DailySacrifice of

$500 $100 $3

$250 $50 $2

$150 $30 $1

$100 $20 $.66

TO MAKE AN ONLINE GIFT, VISIT: www.cardinalsappeal.org

2.6 Million Catholic in the Archdiocese of New York WHAT CAN YOU GIVE? YOUR GIFTS HELP SUPPORT? $2 93,480 = a granola bar RELIGIOUS STUDENTS $3 17,037 = a latte CONFIRMATIONS $30 3,487 = movie tickets for two MARRIAGES $50 170 = a new pair of shoes RETIRED DIOCESAN PRIESTS $100 86 = a night out for two SEMINARIAN 12 OFFICE AND MINISTRIES

Church Name and Address St. Columba Church #002765 835 Route 82 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Phone: 845-227-8380 Contact: Anne Marie or Gary Email: bulletin@stcolumbaonline.org Software: Microsoft Publisher 2002 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 7 Printer: HP Laser Jet 5 Transmission Time : Tuesday, 3:25pm Sunday Date of Publication: March 19, 2017 Number of Pages Sent: 1 through 11 Special Instructions: