SAINT STANISLAUS PARISH PLEASANT VALLEY, NY SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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ANNOUNCED MASSES Saturday, September 1 5:30PM People of St. Stanislaus Kostka

Sunday, September 2 8:15AM Helen Eckert – Trudy Polniaszek 11:00AM Anne Hanke – St. Stan’s K of C

Monday, September 3 9:00AM Barbara & Michael Hughes (L) – Kevin & Marge Sullivan

Tuesday, September 4 9:00AM No intention requested

Wednesday, September 5 9:00AM Communion Service

Thursday, September 6 9:00AM No intention requested

Friday, September 7 9:00AM Joyce Ghee – Kevin & Margie Sullivan

Saturday, September 8 5:30PM People of St. Stanislaus Kostka

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 August 26, 2018 + WeShare $5661.00

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

THIS WEEK’S SECOND COLLECTION

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

SAVE THE DATE! PARISH PICNIC – SUNDAY, SEPTEMEBR 30

More details to follow

**BIRTHDAY GREETINGS**

September 2 Jeffrey Battistoni, Lexis Carao, Jacob DiBlasi, Kristen Johnson, Arcola McHugh, Jessie Mollica, Diana Moran, Karen Riley, Daphne Rowland, Toure Smith, Isaac Wertz

September 3 Mary Jane Connolly, Scott Miller, Mitchell Sanford

September 4 Mathew Baker, Matthew Burke, Sharon Chapman, Alicia Contelmo, Sara Itri, Eirnin Kellner, Jennine Kochanowski, Toni-Ann Kochanowski, Nicollette Moran

September 5 Michael Bulgia, Donald Kostik, Tess Manning, Madeline Marchant, Kristysue McCormack, Michael Minnerly, Michael Prunty, Christopher Sucato, Keith Waters, Shane Zevola

September 6 Ralph Delia, Kathryn DiCorcia, James Fanelli, Lauren Kelsey, Daniel McRitchie, Andrew Rivera, Katrianna Saltarelli, George Skyba, Jean Tagliamonte, Lissa Valletta, Nicolas Viana

September 7 Brittany Jablonka, Maria Jayne, Mary Ellen Mason, Gregory Pasquale, Felicia Sealey, Tara Tyler, Alexander Viana

September 8 Aidan Dean, Michael Duffy, Elizabeth Esack, Samantha Fanelli, John Palumbo, Steven Rosen, Matthew Smith, Alison Steigerwald, Lindsey Taft

THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

FOR LABOR DAY Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 4

Monday-Thursday 9:30-4 Friday 9:30-12

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FAITH FORMATION INFORMATION

Classes begin September 11 & 12!

HAVE YOU REGISTERED YOUR CHILDREN YET?

Thank you to all those who have already registered! Registration for this year is ongoing! Registration forms are available near the doors of the church and in the Parish office and are also available for download from the website. Online registration is also available. If you have any questions, please contact the Parish office. If you wait, we cannot guarantee the day you want.

Some classes are nearing the enrollment limit.

Attention: New Families to Faith Formation If you have a child who will be starting 1st grade in the Fall, or know someone who is, or if you are moving into the parish from another program, it is time to enroll your child(ren) in our Faith Formation program! Information concerning classes, times, and tuition can be found on our website, however all new families to our program are asked to call the Faith Formation office to set up an appointment so that we may welcome you and explain our program in detail.

Upcoming Dates in September

Sept. 11th & 12th: Classes Begin for Grades 1-6

Sept. 16th: Catechetical Sunday

Sept. 18th & 19th: Parent Meetings for Grades 1-6

September 23rd: Parent Meetings for 7th & 8th Grade and Confirmation

THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE RESUMES REGULAR OFFICE HOURS

AFTER LABOR DAY

CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Once again, this fall, our Faith Formation program will be offering Pre-K 4-year-olds and Kindergarten children the opportunity to come to know Jesus through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Classes begin Sunday, September 16 and will be held 3 Sundays each month from 9:30-10:45 in the Faith Formation building. If you are interested in registering or have questions about the program, please call the Faith Formation office. Class size is limited, so don’t delay.

WOMEN: FEARLESS IN PRAYER! Saturday, September 22 at St Stans

Arrive at 11:15 for refreshments Begins 11:30(sharp) - 3:30pm

Arrive at 11:15 for light refreshment and fellowship. Women of all ages are welcome to attend a Saturday of reflection on the important role we play in praying for our families, friends, nation and the world. Focusing on the movie, War Room, it will prove to be an inspiring time of discussion, reflection, fun activity and of course food! Lead by Andrea Tighe and Nancy Dunn, we look forward to beginning a new “year” of discussing how to fight the spiritual battle to keep our families in the faith and in close relationship with our Lord! No matter what your state in life is, we can all come together as sisters in faith to enjoy this time together. We are asking for a donation of $20 for supplies and lunch. Please RSVP to Nancy Dunn at 635-1700 x 12 no later than September 10.

OPENING THE WORD Scripture Study Returns

Reflection on Upcoming Sunday Readings This is a return of the successful study from Formed which we began last year. Our Introductory Session will be Monday, September 17 in the Parish Hall at 7:30pm. If you are interested, please call Nancy Dunn at the Parish Office. These gathering will be three times a month on Monday evenings

TAKING IT TO THE STREETS Targeted Sunday collections in September

For the month of September, each Sunday is going to be targeted for specific items to be taken to the local homeless in Poughkeepsie to help prepare for the cooler autumn weather. Sunday, September 9 Jeans: clean and wearable Sunday, September 16 Sweaters and LIGHT jackets ****(winter coats are collected in OCTOBER through

Dutchess Outreach)**** Sunday, September 23 Hats and gloves Sunday, September 30 Shoes and boots

Collection receptacles are in the Hall vestibule

FEASTS of ST MONICA and ST AUGUSTINE August 27 and 28

FORMED has a lovely 35-minute animation for kids on the life of St Augustine and the wonderful saints he and his mother are. Parents, you might want to take a little

time to share with your children. There are many children’s stories on our

Catholic Heroes of Faith within FORMED. It is easy to sign up at www.formed.org

Our parish code is 63VQRV

PIG ROAST!

Sunday, September 9, 3-6pm This event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, to benefit the Youth Group trip to the Life March in Washington, DC in January 2019.

Suggested Donation Adults $20, Children $10, Family $50 The menu will include pork, chicken,

baked potato, corn on the cob, baked beans, and macaroni & cheese. Soft drinks/coffee/tea will be served

Take out is also available.

Call the Parish office to make a reservation. Please mark your calendars and come out to

support the K of C and the St. Stan’s Teen Club.

LABOR DAY BBQ Mariapolis Luminosa

Come celebrate Labor Day at Mariapolis Luminosa on Monday, September 3rd, 2018 at 1:00pm. Bring your family and friends for a delicious BBQ of roasted pig, hamburgers and hot dogs. Soft beverages will also be provided. Please bring a side dish to share. Enjoy an afternoon of food, games and fellowship. Where: Mariapolis Luminosa (Rain or shine) 200 Cardinal Rd. Hyde Park, NY 12538 Contribution: $5.00 per person / $15.00 per family

There will be a 12 noon Catholic Mass for those who would like to attend. Kindly let us know if you are planning to come at luminosa.office@gmail.com or 845 229-0230 ext. 12.

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE For Divorced, Widowed and Separated Men and Women The Beginning Experience Weekend is a program designed for those who have suffered loss of a spouse and wish to work through the grief and pain. The weekend provides an opportunity to learn how others came to terms with their loss.

St Lawrence Retreat Center, Beacon October 5, 6, and 7, 2018

Call Denise at 845-325-3147 or visit website at www.beginningexperience.org

VOCATION RALLY

Sunday, October 7, 2018 All young men and women who may have thoughts of a religious life are invited to a Vocation Rally. Fr. Chris Argano from the Archdiocese of NY, who writes a column on vocations in the Catholic New York newspaper will be at St. Augustine’s Church in Highland on Sunday, October 7, 2018. More info to follow.

OCTOBER PILGRIMAGE TO THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Dear friends in the Lord: Allow me to invite you to join us for a special day of prayer and devotion to Mary and her Son, Jesus. On Saturday, October 6, there will once again be an Archdiocesan pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., to visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. If you have never been on a pilgrimage before, please consider joining us for a day of prayer, reflection, and trust in her care as we visit the basilica affectionately known as Mary’s Shrine. Buses will depart from across the Archdiocese and there will be time to tour the basilica, pray the rosary together, and celebrate Holy Mass before returning home. For more information and to register, please visit:

adnypilgrimage.eventbrite.com. With prayerful best wishes, I am, Faithfully, Timothy Cardinal Dolan

Thank you to St. Stanislaus Parishioners! The Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Food Pantry wants to thank everyone that donated school supplies over the past month. The volume of school supplies that was collected was impressive. Your generosity will provide local children with needed school supplies to start off the new year. Thank you, Thank you!!

BACK TO SCHOOL PRAYER

We thank you for the fragrance of a new box of crayons, Lord, The rainbow in each perfect row; Thank you for each bundle of snowy white notebook paper, Awaiting fresh possibilities. May they remind us that you make all things new, and bless us with abundance. Thank you for this ruler, for every eraser that tops every pencil. May they help us remember to measure our blessings, But never your boundless love for us; To allow for the making of mistakes as a normal part of human learning. As we lay out our new clothes for these first days of school, Help us to remember to put on Christ each day, too, And to “clothe the naked” as He asked us. But mostly, God, help us remember that Jesus is always our best and most devoted teacher – That we never outgrow all his lessons on how you want us to live and to love. - Mary Lynn Hendrickson