SAINT PATRICK

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 18th, 2016

26 Hunter Street Highland Mills, New York 10930

SERVED BY Rev. Charles S. Szivos, Pastor Rev. Joseph J. Tyrrell, Administrator 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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TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MASS INTENTIONS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 7:30 For the People of the Parish 9:00 Mary Frances Decker By Frank & Pat Reynolds 10:30 Paul Furey By Dara Santoro 12:00 Michael Taveroni By Friends MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 9:00 William Rivers By The Fredericks Family TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 9:00 Julianna Edel By The Edel Family WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 9:00 Anna Hannan By Ann & Jack Baird THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 9:00 Intentions of Barry Pine By The Quigley Family FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 9:00 Piero Porcu By Wife & Children SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016

9:00 Joseph Santoro By Wife, Dorothy 5:30 Intentions of Gina Pine By The Quigley Family

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 7:30 For the People of the Parish 9:00 Kevin Willman By June McCarthy 10:30 Dorothy Lyver By Laura & Lou Pezzola 12:00 Remigio & Mari Lorenzo

By Mary & Robert Gago

There are masses still available, for the remainder of 2016. Please call or come by the office for more information. (845) 928-6027.

Parish Office Hours

Please stop by the parish office for all your related needs. Our office hours are as follows: Parish: Monday – Thursday from 9:30am to 3:00pm Rel. Ed.: Sunday from 8:00am – 12:00pm

Monday from 12:00pm – 8:00pm Tuesday - Thursday from 12:00pm – 9:00pm

Closed on Fridays You may also call: Parish Office at: (845)928-6027 or Religious Ed. Office at: (845)928-6688

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Amos 8:4-7 The prophet Amos expressed disgust over people who take advantage of the poor. He describes businessmen scheming to cheat the poor, then declares that God will "never forget the things they have done." Second Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Paul urges the Christians to pray for all people, especially those in authority. Paul even asked them to pray for the kings who denounced Christ's teachings, because God wants all people to be saved through Jesus. Gospel: Luke 16:1-13 Jesus tells a story about a servant who tries to cheat his employer. The owner is impressed because he would do the same thing himself. Jesus then describes the importance of being trustworthy in small matters, as well as in greater ones. He then states that no one can serve two masters faithfully, so people cannot give themselves completely to both God and money.

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COLLECTIONS

22nd Sunday-Ordinary Time September 11, 2016 $ 4,915.00 September 13, 2015 $ 5,764.50 Attendance: 548 Envelope Users: 162

Baptisms

Jake Robert Foster

Son of Jason & Tracie Foster

Welcome new child of Christ.

Funerals

Evelyn L. Plotczyk Doris Mazzola September 2, 2016 September 5, 2016

May their souls rest in peace.

Prudent Stewards The steward in today's Gospel confronts the reality that he can't go on living the way he has been. He is under judgment, must give account for what he has done. The exploiters of the poor in today's First Reading are also about to be pulled down, thrust from their stations (see Isaiah 22:19). Servants of mammon or money, they're so in love with wealth that they reduce the poor to objects, despise the new moons and Sabbaths—the observances and holy days of God (see Leviticus 23:24; Exodus 20:8). Their only hope is to follow the steward's path. He is no model of repentance. But he makes a prudent calculation—to use his last hours in charge of his master's property to show mercy to others, to relieve their debts. He is a child of this world, driven by a purely selfish motive—to make friends and be welcomed into the homes of his master's debtors. Yet his prudence is commended as an example to us, the children of light (see 1 Thessalonians 5:5; Ephesians 5:8). We too must realize, as the steward does, that what we have is not honestly ours, but what in truth belongs to another, our Master. All the mammon in the world could not have paid the debt we owe our Master. So He paid it for us, gave His life as a ransom for all, as we hear in today's Epistle. God wants everyone to be saved, even kings and princes, even the lovers of money (see Luke 6:14). But we cannot serve two Masters. By his grace, we should choose to be, as we sing in today's Psalm—"servants of the Lord." We serve Him by using what He has entrusted us with to give alms, to lift the lowly from the dust and dunghills of this world. By this we will gain what is ours, be welcomed into eternal dwellings, the many mansions of the Father's house (see John 14:2). Reflection By: Scott Hahn

St. Patrick’s Religious Education News

*Religious Education Registration for 2016-17 is open.

Classes will begin on Sept. 18th with an Open House. WE ARE STILL IN NEED of 3rd and 6th grade teachers for Wednesdays. If you would like to volunteer, or be placed on a substitute teacher’s list, please call or stop by the Religious Ed office for more information. Marie Kiely (845) 928-6688.

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ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY NEWS

If you are interested in helping out with the altar linens, please contact Debbie Caldwell. 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.

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ADULT BIBLE STUDY

The Adult Bible Study has resumed regular sessions. We meet every other Thursday. Our next session will be on Sept. 22. We will be discussing Lesson 9 of Isaiah, Chapters 47-50. As always, newcomers are always welcome. We will meet from 7:30 until 9:00pm in Rm. 10 of the Religious Education Building.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Music Position Available

St. Patrick's R. C. Church Highland Mills, N.Y.

St. Patrick’s Church is in search of a part-time Music Coordinator/Choir Director. Responsibilities include preparing choir for one (1) weekly Sunday mass; providing music for sacramental liturgies, Holy Week and Christmas; preparing a youth choir for special events, including Christmas Eve. Qualifications: must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in music; skill in choral conducting; ability to foster active congregational participation; proficiency in organ or keyboard desirable. Position to begin immediately. Salary commensurate with experience and education. Email cover letter, resume and salary history asap to jmanza@verizon.net

St. Patrick’s Church CYO Basketball Registration for 2016-2017

St. Patrick’s Weireter Hall (Gym) 26 Hunter Street Highland Mills, N.Y. 10930

St. Patrick's registration for 2016-17 CYO Basketball is scheduled for September 22, from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Registration is for girls and boys from 2nd through 8th

grade, for the Instructional and the CYO Travel teams. All Instructional players are required to pay the fee at registration- $125-(parishioner) and $150-(non-parishioner). Travel registrants do not pay a registration fee until the final rosters are announced. Travel teams will have tryouts shortly after the registration of all players is completed. Travel teams consist of 4th through 8th grade players and again, dates for the tryouts will be announced shortly after the registration night. For more information, contact Eugene Heppes via e-mail at heppese@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.

St. Patrick’s Religious Ed.

Shamrocks Program

St. Patrick’s Religious Education has a fanastic program called Shamrocks. This program was designed for children with special needs who would like to develop and grow in Jesus faith and His love. If you have a child with special needs and would like to join our program, or would like more detailed information, please call Marie Kiely at the Religious Ed. Office (845) 928-6688 . Spaces are limited. Volunteers and teachers are also needed.

In Need Of…

Is your child in need a of a tutor? Female parishioner with Master’s Degree will meet with your child , in your home. Cost is $35/hour. Tutor available for students grades 1-12 in th following subjects: Reading, Science, Biology, History, General Science, Geometry and Algebra. For more info please call Mary Jo (845)783-4295, leave message with name and number.

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Mother and 17 year old daughter are in need of a two bedroom (preferred) apartment as of September 30, 2016. Must remain in the Monroe-Woodbury school district as daughter is a senior and graduating this year. Background check has been done. Mother is hard working, dependable and trustworthy. For more information, please contact Betsy at parishoutreach@gmail.com

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A meal train has been established for the Taveras Family of 18 Cindy Lane, Highland Mills. The mother of five dealing with a very serious illness. For more info please visit the following: https://mealtrain.com/8976w5

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Orange County Life Chain Sunday, October 2, 2016

2:00pm – 3:30pm Route 211 Middletown, New York

Beginning near the Galleria at Crystal Run and ending at Shop-Rite on Route 211. Monitors with posters and other information will be located on the SOUTH SIDE OF ROUTE 211 ONLY. Pro-lifers are asked to line up on the south side of Route 211 only and to PLEASE respect the directions of the monitors. Please DO NOT line up on the north side of Route 211. For more information, please call (845) 496-0391.

Irish Dance Classes Early-McLoughlin Dance School

AOH Hall in Mountainville First Presbyterian Church of Goshen

Classes will resume in the Cornwall location-AOH Hall in Mountainville-on September 12. Goshen classes will begin in October-Wednesday evenings-at the First presbyterian Church. Beginners class starts at 5:00pm. For more information or to register, please call James Early at (845) 942-5221.

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Orange County Consecrated Religious Recognition

Holy Name of Mary – Assumption Church 89 Union Street, Montgomery, New York

Sunday, September 25, 2016

4:00 pm Vespers Reception to follow

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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.

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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.

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Worldwide Marriage Encounter

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

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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) 563-0604.

Pallotine Sisters Fall Bible Study Queen of Apostles Center

98 Harriman Heights Road, Monroe, N.Y. 10950 Every Tuesday, Sept. 27 thru Nov. 1, 2016

10:00am- 11:45am

We will be studying Luke: The Good News of God’s Mercy. Sponsored by the Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallotines). Donation is $10.00 (includes cost of book). For more information or to register in advance (recommened), contact Barbara Ashcroft at (845) 492-5076.

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Catholic Cruise Western Caribbean

November 13–20, 2016

Come and sail away on a 7night Western Caribbean Cruise with Father John Boyhan, on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam, leaving Fort Lauderdale. Ports of call include: Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Cruiseline Private Island) / George Town, Grand Cayman / Cozumel, Mexico / Key West, Florida. Prices begin at $1767 for two passengers, including all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass offered. Deposits of only $350 pp, will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For further information or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at (860)399-1785 / Doug@CatholicCruises and Tours.com. The apostleship of the Sea of the Unites States of America (AOS-USA) is pleased to confirm alliance wherein Catholic Cruises and Tours (CC&T) will source all of their priests for cruises and tours through AOS-USA.

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