SAINT STANISLAUS PARISH PLEASANT VALLEY, NY APRIL 17, 2016 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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ANNOUNCED MASSES Saturday, April 16 5:30pm Robert Lehmkuhl – Dorothy Lehmkuhl Sunday, April 17 8:15am Virginia Scott – Thompsett family 11:00am Richard (Skip) Williamson – Mark & Marjorie

Markowitz Monday, April 18 9:00am Bart & Myrtle Oakes Tuesday, April 19 9:00am People of St. Stanislaus Kostka Wednesday, April 20 9:00am Communion Service Thursday, April 21 9:00am Mr. & Mrs. Albert Bolduc – Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Bolduc Friday, April 22 9:00am Bernie Mossakowski – Garrison family Saturday, April 23 5:30pm Anna DeWald – Fred & Maria DeWald

ST. STANISLAUS IS A TITHING PARISH

God’s Plan for Giving In return for the Lord’s generosity, our people returned to His Church the following Easter Collection $15, 035.00 April 10, 2016 + Parish Pay $7214.00 Archdiocese of the Military $1682.00

Thank you for your continuing generosity that enables us to continue to serve the people of God

CONGRATULATIONS

We extend our congratulations to Daniel Dunninger who received his Confirmation and to Gerald Roth who professed into the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil. These adults have faithfully studied for this joyful day for over a year in our RCIA program.

**BIRTHDAY GREETINGS** April 17 Curtis Stout, David Tooker, Matthew Murphy, Douglas Hawks, Mackenzie Tompkins, Eduardo Jimenez, Dominick DeSiena April 18 Diane McCarron, Linda Eddy, Susan McRitchie, Mark Lawlor, Meghan Kiernan, Nicholas Giannico, Nikolai Marzouka April 19 Nancy Watroba, Patrick Smith, Michael Linnane, Lucille Hall, Kathleen Grunow, Russell Benes, Michael Czech, Isabel Czech Joann Berger,Kerry Bevens, Timothy McCormack, Jr., Jill Diringer April 20 Margaret Reed, Dianne Herdzik, David Hinsch, Christian Rivera, Christopher Stabell, Valentine Kochanowski, Tanisha Griffin April 21 Gabriella Zocchi, Amy Zocchi, Eithne Kost, Lillian Arco, William Givison, Jr., John Pratt, Victoria Lane, Felicity Shaffer April 22 Daniel McGarril, Eileen Justvig, Victoria Odescalchi, Sarah Mogan, Danielle Defraia, Kayla Franzken, Sarah Franzken, Laurie Colantuono, Amanda Cimillo, Natalia Cossentino, John Bodo April 23 Maryann Towers, Kristine Cullen, Brendan Dotterer, Yanira Hajali, , Patricia Farrell, Thomas Steigerwald, Adriana Fracchia, Carlos Bernabel, Eva Eberhard, Patrick McKeever, Marc Angot, Albert Gallagher, Gabriel Soto, Dannika Bolitho, Edward Kosilla

Thank you to all who have contributed to the Cardinal’s Appeal this year. Our total thus far is $59,625.00 The Cardinal’s Appeal is ongoing. If you have not yet made your pledge, prayerfully consider participating in any way you are able. Our Parish receives back 60% of any contributions over our goal.

Envelopes are at the exits of the church St Stanislaus parish # is 509

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

“My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

7th & 8th grade class: Sunday, April 17 11am-5pm

Confirmation Trip to St. Patrick’s Cathedral: Saturday April 23

(Permission slips have been sent home – please return ASAP)

First Communion(s): Saturday April 30 and May 7

Confirmation Class Monday, May 9 6:30pm

Confirmation Rehearsal Friday, May 13 6:30 Confirmation with Bishop Byrne:

Saturday, May 14 5:30 Mass

CONFIRMATION 2016 5:30 Mass – May 14

As has been scheduled for the previous 2 years, our 2016 Confirmation will take place during the 5:30 Mass on May 14. The Church proper will be reserved for the Confirmandi and families, the Parish Hall will be open for anyone who would like to attend this joyful celebration!

NO CONFESSIONS ON SATURDAY, MAY 14

It’s almost time to register for the 2016-17 school year! Keep your eyes open for registration dates and times.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP This annual scholarship, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, provides $500 to a graduating high school senior who is moving on to higher education. The deadline to submit applications is May 15th.

ULTIMATE DISCOUNT CARDS The Knights of Columbus are selling the ever popular Ultimate Discount Card. $12 gets you a discount to many local businesses. Your old one ran out on April 1st, so don’t hesitate. You can get one in the parish office or by asking any member of the K of C.

JELLY JARS

Sr Mary Liegey is still collecting the empty jelly jars from the purchases in November. Simply bring them to the hall vestibule. She has been trying a new recipe for marmalade– who knows …we may see her sale again in the Fall!

ST. STAN’S PTAF TEEN CLUB The teen club will meet this Sunday, April 17th at 5:30pm. Please plan on being there and why not bring a friend. On Sunday, April 24th the members of the Teen Club will be participating in a Walk-A Thon at the Vincent Pallotti Retreat Center. Teens will be asking for donations over the next week. 10% of all monies raised will be donated to the work of the Retreat Center. The St. Stan’s teens have decided to donate another 10% of the money they raise to a needy family right here in Pleasant Valley. The 80% that remains the teens will use to pay for their PTAF activities such as retreats, conference and Leadership training. Please support the efforts of the teens in this very worth cause. NY Catholic Youth Day at the Seminary – 9am to 5pm All teens 7th-12th grade are invited to join the teen club on Saturday April 30th for this day of Faith, Friendship and Fun. The cost is $25 for all of the days activities including a tee shirt and lunch. The Theme is Witness Mercy. Our youth group has attended this activity the last 3 years and has had an amazing time. Why not come and see for yourself? If you are interested contact Mrs. Tighe in the parish office. Last call for the Teen Club Dude Ranch Trip June 10-12th. Pine Grove Dude Ranch in Kerhonkson, NY is the place and members of teen clubs from all around the Archdiocese will be attending. Cost is $200 + $10 if you intend to go horseback riding. Contact Andrea Tighe.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Mark your calendars for VBS here at

St. Stanislaus, June 27 - July 1. 10-1pm Sign up sheets are in Parish Hall for both Volunteers and

participants. $25 per child for loads of fun

Participants grades Pre-K thru 5th grade Volunteers 6th grade and up.

We need adults to help run the main activities.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Monday, April 18

Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Monday, April 18 after the 9am Mass in the Religious Ed Building this month only. ****If you know someone who is in need of a shawl, contact

Marge Sullivan in the Religious Education Office****

BIBLE STUDY THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE

St. Joseph – Immaculate Conception in Millbrook is hosting a Bible Study on the Gospel according to Luke, meeting Thursdays (April 14 through late June) at 7:00pm in the St Joseph’s Parish Hall. The study is open for anyone and there are a number of St Stanislaus parishioners who are interested in attending. April 14 was an introductory gathering- the real study begins on April 28. The study guide booklet being used is from Ignatius Press: The Gospel of Luke (Scott Hahn). Please call Daisy Abruzzo at 677-3273 for more information and to RSVP- or notify Nancy Dunn at our parish office and she will pass on the word.

YOGA FOR ALL

(Note new start date - April 18) Spring into....Yoga! Embrace the "new beginnings" of spring as we immerse ourselves in wonderful stretches, deep, relaxing breathing, and poses to promote strength and flexibility. The ambiance is soothing and relaxed. Classes are Mondays from 6:00-7:00 pm, in the church hall, starting on Apr. 18 through May 23 (May 9 in Salt Point studio). Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. The cost is $50 for the 6 sessions or $10 for drop-ins. Contact Leigh Toth at (845) 309-4528 or lattraining@hvc.rr.com for questions.

“BLUE” MASS The Staatsburg Fire District and the Hyde Park Fire & Water District are sponsoring a “Blue Mass” on Saturday, April 23 at 5:00 pm at Regina Coeli Church in Hyde Park. All local Fire Districts, Professional firefighters, as well as local Police Agencies and Rescue Services are invited to attend. The Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Brendan Fitzgerald, Chaplain. People of all faiths and non-believers are welcome to attend in uniform. This Mass is a celebration for all those who serve and protect our Communities.

ST. STANISLAUS KOSTKA PARISH'S PILGRIMAGE TO OUR PATRON'S TOMB...I just wanted to give you a brief report on our recent trip to Rome and Assisi and to tell you that we all behaved ourselves...some better than others!...and had a very great time.

After leaving JFK on Thursday, March 31, we arrived in Rome the next morning, about 45 minutes early, which was a good sign for us all...we even were there before our guide. The 22 of us, exhausted from the trip, boarded our bus and got out of Rome before the morning traffic caught up with us. We headed north-east, and after a stop for coffee and the “conveniences”, we arrived in the lower part of Assisi ready to go. We went to the Basilica which played an important part in the life of St. Francis and the beginnings of the Franciscan Order, and after a tour, we had our first Mass together...a very quiet Mass since both the congregation and the celebrant were totally exhausted. We then headed to Assisi itself for a free afternoon at our hotel. The first thing that we all noticed was the heightened security at all the Churches due to Paris and Brussels...a bit sad to see.

The next morning we celebrated Mass at the tomb of St. Francis and toured the Basilica dedicated to his memory. After a walking tour of Assisi, we had lunch, boarded our bus and headed to Rome. Our hotel was less than a block from St Peter's Square...very convenient. The next morning, we attended the Pope's Mass in St. Peter’s Square with about 50,000 of our closest friends and received the blessing of Pope Francis at his Angelus message in the Square. After lunch, we ventured out to visit three of the other Basilicas of Rome. It was good to return to our hotel for dinner at a local restaurant.

Monday, we had Mass at St Peter's and a tour of the Basilica, the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. After lunch we toured the Scavi Exhibit under St Peter’s where the tomb of Peter was found in the last century. For the record, they went, I took a nap!!! The next day, we had Mass at the Church of St. Peter in Chains and toured Imperial Rome and the Coliseum. Tuesday's highlight for me, at least, was that we had lunch in Rome's Jewish Ghetto, then visited the tomb of St Stanislaus Kostka and were allowed to visit the room where he died. This was made possible by parishioners who had been to Rome before Easter, had “discovered” his tomb by “accident” and told us about it.

On Wednesday, we did a great deal...we began with great seats for the Papal Audience and Blessing, followed by a visit to the Church of St. Paul's Outside-the-Walls and then the Catacombs of St Domitila where we joined Cardinal Dolan and his group for Mass. Dinner was enjoyed at a favorite place of the Cardinal’s where he graciously spent a lot of time with us. Our group left the dinner “early” as we needed to pack for our return to Pleasant Valley the next morning. We arrived back to NY about an hour later than planned because we had to circle JFK...other planes, however were diverted to other airports. We got home about 7PM and most of us “slept in” on Friday. It was a memorable—and tiring-- week and it’s good to be home. Thanks for your prayers for our safety...and for sending us pictures of the snow...it cooled us off from the sunny 70+ degrees we had to endure in Rome. We offered it up....