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 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

Easter Sunday Resurrection of the Lord

April 16, 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

He Is Risen!

Mass Intentions for the Week

Sunday, April 16 - Easter Sunday 7:30am - For All Parishioners 9:00am - Gene Broadie (28th Anniversary) by his Wife, Children & Grandchildren

10:30am - Francesco & Maria Del Greco by Pasquale & Maria Delli Carpini

12:00pm - Theresa B Kaps by the Kaps Family

Easter Monday, April 17 8:00am - Joan T Speirs by your Jack Easter Tuesday, April 18 7:00am - Theresa B Kaps by the Kaps Family

Easter Wednesday, April 19 7:00am - Mary & Frank Fortunato by Joan Aveni

Easter Thursday, April 20 7:00am - Patrick Nestler by Mom & Dad

Easter Friday, April 21 7:00am - Robert Gerritse by Sr. Kathleen Marie Easter Saturday, April 22 8:00am - Marie Pucci by Joan Doherty 5:30pm - Mildred Murphy by Marie Endrizzi

Sunday, April 23 - Divine Mercy Sunday 7:30am - For All Parishioners 9:00am - Alex & John Rogozinski by their Family 10:30am - Harry Anderson by his Wife and Children 12:00pm - Mr. & Mrs. Ignacy Cyran & for the Intentions of Elizabeth Daha by Ed Cyran

MEMORIALS

This week the ROSE will be in memory of Theresa B Kaps by the Kaps Family

This week the LAMP will burn in memory of Theresa B Kaps by the Kaps Family

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

homes of: Diane & Joe Bonanno and Linda & Pat Moore 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 Camilleri Family

WEEKLY April 1 - 2, 2017 $14,652

50/50 Mr. & Mrs. James Thorne - $52.50 Congratulations! Attendance April 8 - 9 , 2017 2,076

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

Priscila Vorisek Helena Ranasingh Msgr. Neil Connolly

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 (one dollar) a bottle. Stop by and purchase one for your family or friends!

Baptisms We congratulate the parents and families of the children who were born again in the new life of Christ, and who became a part of our parish family through the sacrament of Baptism.

Krystian Reece Choniuk Lilah Caroline Daeira Tikli Jane Fattore Owen Elliot Fattore Lily Elena Saporite

PARISH NEWS:

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Holy Saturday - April 15 Tenebrae - 9:00am at Saint Kateri Blessing of the Easter Foods - 10:30am Liturgy Rehearsal - 11:00am Easter Vigil - 7:30pm (No 5:30pm Mass) EASTER SUNDAY - April 16 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00 noon Easter Monday - April 17 Morning Mass at 8:00am

All Church Offices Closed Adoration Chapel Closed

CONFESSIONS

No Confessions on Holy Saturday

CELEBRATE DIVINE MERCY Sunday, APRIL 23, 2016

3:00pm The celebration of the hour of great mercy will be celebrated here at ST. COLUMBA PARISH

April 23th at 3:00pm. The devotion will include Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed

Sacrament, the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and Veneration of the Image of Divine Mercy. A

priest will be available for confession at 3:00pm and will be available throughout the duration of the celebration. Please join us in prayer, adoration and reflection as we pray…. JESUS I TRUST IN YOU! Come and give thanks

to God for His great gift of Mercy upon the whole world this Special Day! ASK FOR MERCY.

RECEIVE MERCY. BE MERCIFUL !

Easter (also called “Pascha” or some variant by most non - English speaking Christians) celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, and it is the greatest and oldest feast of the Church. Even the term “Pascha” is borrowed from the Jewish word for “Passover,” and Easter is calculated based on the lunar calendar (all other feasts are on the solar calendar). These facts show the ancient, Apostolic, origins of Easter. We even possess a baptismal liturgy of Easter dating to the mid - third century. Traditionally, the Pascha celebration began with a lengthy vigil, the “mother of all vigils” according to St. Augustine. The whole history of salvation is retold during the vigil, through scripture and liturgy. At the Easter Vigil, three traditions developed: the baptism of new converts, lighting of the paschal candle, and the blessing of the new fire (taken from the Jewish blessing of the lamp on the eve of the Sabbath). The new fire is used to light the Paschal candle. Eucharist is then celebrated, being also the first Eucharist of new

converts. The Church also celebrates the octave of Easter. These eight days are all solemnities. Actually, these days even take precedence over other solemnities that can fall

within the Octave of Easter, including the Annunciation. Easter follows Holy Week, and is the third and final day of the

Paschal Triduum, the three day period which began on the evening of Holy Thursday. The evening prayer of Easter Day officially ends the Triduum. The Triduum contains the heart of the Christian faith: Jesus’ death and resurrection. Easter is not just a day, but an entire fifty day season, called Eastertide, marked by joyful festivities and liturgical fullness. You might hear “Christ is Risen!” and “Alleluia!” frequently during the Easter season, because we are joyfully celebrating

Christ’s bodily resurrection. The Feast of the Ascension falls with Easter season. The 50 day season of Easter runs up to,

and includes, the Feast of Pentecost. On behalf of the Priests, Deacons, Sisters and Staff of St. Columba Church, we wish you a Blessed Easter!!!

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

RCIA CANDIDATES

Congratulations to Jane and Michael Bilello! They will be awarded the Franciscan Award for service to young people and the Church by Capuchin Youth and Family Ministries at their 23rd Annual Dinner Dance on Friday, May 5 from 6 - 11pm at the Chalet in Cold Spring. Would you like to attend? Tickets are $75 for adults (10% deduction for families of three or more) $50 for teens and $30 for graduating seniors. Or, would you like to congratulate them in the Dinner Journal? For more information, call 845-424-3609.

Mark The Date!! Dutchess County Catholic Charities Dinner

You are invited to join Fr. Michael at the Annual Catholic Charities Dinner on Thursday, June 8 at

Villa Borghese. Honorees include: Fr. Richard LaMorte, Ms. Elizabeth “Betty” Mylod Wolf and

Mid - Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. We are hoping to put together a table or two from

St. Columba. More information soon.

DDA TEAM The following parishioners recently served on Team for

DDA #250 at CYFM: Patricia Colucci, Allison McCormack, McKenzie Malcolm, Brianna Nelthrope and Katie Santilli ( our Cap Corps Volunteer) Previously, Anthony Bellino served on Team DDA #249. May God bless all of you. May you continue to use your gifts and talents in service to God, your families and your communities.

Sr. Anne Daniel and the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt

to be Honored at Gala!

Please join us at the St. Denis-St. Columba School 50th Anniversary Gala as we present our inaugural "Legacy Award for Exceptional Dedication and Commitment to Catholic Education" to Sr. Anne Daniel, O.P. and the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt for their significant contributions to the founding and growth of the school Their selfless dedication and leadership for more than four decades that has endowed us with the legacy of loving and learning that is the hallmark of our school and its thousands of graduates.

If you can't attend the gala, but would like to leave a well wish or a congratulatory message for Sr. Anne and the Dominican Community, send it to gala@stcolumba.net. We will collect and present them at the Gala.

At our recent celebrations of the Sacrament of Confirmation here at St. Columba, we had the pleasure of the assistance of our St. Columba Ushers. We would like to thank all of the Ushers who volunteered their time to help in these celebrations. We were so pleased to have their assistance in keeping our Confirmandi and Sponsors out of the rain as well as seating the family members so that we were able to keep a clear path to the doorway.

God bless and thank you very much from all of us at the St. Columba Religious Education Office.

In the Symbolon program, explore how to fully live your Catholic faith. During each session, we’ll show a half hour DVD followed by a discussion. At the end of April, we will discuss Penance and Anointing of the Sick. Many people wonder, “Why should I confess my sins to a priest”? But behind the human priest we must see the true High Priest at work - Jesus Christ forgiving our sins in the Sacrament of Penance, the great sacrament of God’s Mercy. We will meet on Friday evenings in Rm 11. All are welcome! April 28: Penance and Anointing of the Sick June 2: Matrimony & Holy Order

PARISH NEWS:

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 19th.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS NIGHT AT THE RENEGADES Think spring! Think Baseball! We have 100 tickets available at the church office for Catholic Schools Night at the Renegades. The Gades will take on the Staten Island Yankees at 7pm on June 22. Ticket Cost: $11 includes free Renegades Cap Special: $5 for Altar Servers and Children’s Choir Members INCLUDING A FREE $8 FOOD VOUCHER. This is our PARISH THANK YOU to our young people! Purchase your tickets now! Only 40 Food Vouchers available - first come, first served. No bus this year. See you at the game!!!

DOMINICAN MISSION TRIP Dominic Scecchitano is a member of Catholic Campus Ministry at SUNY New Paltz. In May, he together with a

team of students and staff, including our friend Fr. Chris Argano, are going on a short term missionary trip to the Dominican Republic. They will assist with renovations to a Catholic School in Jarbacoa. Would you be willing to

support Dominic and the group? Each missionary needs to raise about $1,000.00. Checks are to be made out to

St. John Bosco Children’s Fund and sent to: Catholic Campus Ministry

SUNY New Paltz, c/o Hank Grimsland 5 Van Alst St

New Paltz, NY 12561 Thank you for your generous response!

CARDINAL’S STEWARDSHIP APPEAL 2017 Parish Goal - $105,000.00 Pledged as of March 31st - $84,837.00 Number of Gifts - 257 Average Gift - $330.11 This does include some (but not all) returns from “In Pew Weekend”. Thank you so much! We are over 3/4 way! We invite each of our 3,000 families to consider making a gift. Any gift, large or small, is deeply appreciated!

Prayers For Those Addicted and Those Trying to Help

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, pray for us. St. Michael the Archangel, Patron of Police Officers and

Emergency personnel, pray for us. St. Jude Thaddeus, Apostle, Cousin of Christ, Patron of

what is “hopeless,” pray for us. St. Luke, Physician and Gospel writer, pray for us.

St. Maximillian Kolbe, Patron of the addicted, pray for us. St. Rita of Cascia, Patroness of “impossible causes,” pray for us.

St. Hildegard of Bingen, Doctor of the Church and healer, pray for us.

St. Thecla, known for healing, pray for us. Ven. Matt Talbot, favored of substance abusers, pray for us.

25TH ANNIVERSARY NEWS

Our Church was, for many years, a Mission of St. Denis Parish. In 1992, John Cardinal O’Connor split the Parish of St. Denis and created the new Parish of St. Columba. We will celebrate our 25th Anniversary in 2017. Here are some of our plans: Dinner Dance Committee We are planning a 25th Anniversary Dance to be held at Cristo’s on Friday, October 27, 2017. Barbara Falcone is the Chair of this committee. We are also planning for a Dinner Dance Anniversary Journal. Church Restoration Committee Eric Winogradoff is the Chair of this committee. We are studying our church and preparing recommendations for repair and renewal. Father Michael and Eric recently met with Brian Baker, a Liturgical Consultant. His company has renewed many churches. Presently they are working on the Cathedral of Boston and St. Joseph’s Church in Millbrook. Soon we hope to present our ideas to the parish for discussion. Photo Journal We are working together with Lifetouch to create a 25th Anniversary Photo Journal. It will include pictures of our parish ministries and programs as well as an advertising section. We invite our parishioners to consider signing up for a photo session to be held in May & June. Photo sessions will be held in the school. Each family or individual will receive a free 8x10portrait and a free Photo Journal. Please sign up today at Member Site: https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/9r9s3j7v - Or click on the link at our website. After Easter, you will also have the opportunity to sign up after Masses. For more information, call the Parish Office. Chair of Lifetouch/Family Portrait Committee Cindy Slade: slade.cindy@gmail.com This group will coordinate the family photo sessions that will take place May 30 - June 11 and June 15 - 21. Would you like to help Cindy? Send her email. Chair of Parish Group Photos Carolyn Torella cvtorella@gmail.com This group will take pictures of all parish groups/organizations in April & May as well as parish activities. All Parish Ministries such as Lector’s, EM’s, Musicians, Ushers, Greeters, Cantors, etc. Please reserve this date for your group photos: Saturday, June 3rd at 9:00am! Anniversary Mass We are waiting to see if Cardinal Dolan can provide us with a date for our Anniversary Mass. We will keep you posted! Capital Campaign Each parish in the Archdiocese of New York will participate in the “Renew and Rebuild” Campaign over the next

three years. Our Campaign will begin in June 2017. It will coincide with our 25th Anniversary. The Restoration Committee is working to develop projects for your consideration. Right now, plans include new windows for the school, new signage, new kneelers in the church and new flooring in the church.

PREMIUM OPEN BAR | HORS D’OEUVRES | GOURMET INTERNATIONAL BUFFETS | CARVING STATIONS | SILENT & LIVE AUCTIONS |RAFFLES

g|v~xàá Individual Ticket $75 Per Person Table of Ten $700 Per Table Sponsor a Teacher/Clergy $75 Each

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All journal ads and congratulatory messages will be printed in full color. Please send text/artwork to gala@stcolumba.net

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Table of Ten @ $700

Sponsor a Teacher @ $75

Sponsor a Religious @ $75

Golden Jubilee Journal Page @ $1,000

Full Journal Page @ $750

Half Journal Page @ $400

Quarter Journal Page @ $200

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Silver Linings Leisure Club

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

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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:

Laundry Detergent, Deodorant, Jello/Pudding

Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 10, 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

TASTES

OF

HEAVEN

TASTES OF HEAVEN St. Denis Parish Center 604 Beekman Road Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 845-227-3949 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017 6:30 - 8:30pm Please join us for a heavenly evening to “taste” samples from some of our popular neighboring food and wine establishments. Participants Include: All City Grill, Blue Fountain Restaurant, Cartwright & Daughters Tent & Party Rentals, Franco’s Italian Deli, Frank’s Italian Restaurant, Giardino Italiano Pizzeria & Trattoria, Innis & Gunn, Iron & Wine Restaurant, Le Chambord Restaurant, MDJ Wine & Liquor, Montebello Restaurant & Brick Oven Pizza, Paesano’s Bakery, Stellina Cakes & Cupcakes & Villa Nigrelli Italian Restaurant Tickets are $30 per person - ONLY 250 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD! You must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Please contact Laura Esposito at 845-227-3949 or: stdenisre@stdenischurch.org For more information regarding tickets and/or sponsorship opportunities.

Tri Parish Altar Rosary Society

Communion Breakfast Sunday, May 7th

9am Mass @ St. Kateri Buffet to follow at Links at Union Vale

153 N Parliman Rd Union Vale, NY 12540

$20 Adults, $14 Children (4-10), 3yr & under Free!

Checks payable to: ARS and mail to: Mrs. Lucille Sokol, 572 Rt. 376, Hopewell

Jct., NY 12533 - 845-226-7409 All reservations made/paid by April 22nd!

The Catholic Widows and Widowers of Dutchess and Putnam Counties will meet on the Third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Parish Meeting Room at St. Kateri Church, 1925 Rt. 82, LaGrangeville, NY 845-223-3097

Thursday, April 27th, 10-11am in the St. Kateri Meeting Room: Catholic Classics Book of the Month Club, featuring A Good Man is Hard to Find and Other Stories, by Flannery O'Connor.

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

COMMUNITY NEWS: In Honor of the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady's Appearance in Fatima, Portugal The Parish of St. Joseph - Immaculate Conception Millbrook, New York invites you to join us on Thursday May 4, 2017 at 7:00pm for an evening of prayer and reflection on Our Lady's Message. Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament Recitation of the Holy Rosary for Peace Reflection by Father Andrew Apostoli, CFR Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament Father Andrew Apostoli, CFR is the host of EWTN's Sunday Night Prime and the author of "Fatima For Today, The Urgent Marian Message of Hope" (copies of the book will be available for purchase)

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.

I would like to thank you and the parishioners of St. Columba for their support of the baby bottle drive. Your generous gift of $1000 brighten an otherwise rainy day! Recently, we were in need of formula and diapers so I stopped by Acme. I purchased 2 cans of formula and a box of diapers at a cost of $64. The girl at the register said, “It’s expensive to raise a baby today”. This is why your gift is so important to the many women who have chosen life! We are able to provide the food, clothing and supplies they so desperately need. Our organization depends on the generosity of our donors, so thank you again. It’s wonderful to belong to such a caring and generous parish! Sincerely, Joan Doherty & Honey Jo Kelly (Volunteer) (Director)

DUTCHESS COUNTY CYO ART SHOW & ESSAY CONTEST We invite all Dutchess youth in grades 1st through 12th to participate in

the annual CYO Art Show & Contest by entering original artwork they have created in school, a club, religious education class, or at home

since September 2016. The Art Show & Contest will be held on April 20th at St. Mary’s School , 2 Convent Ave., Wappingers Falls.

All entries must be dropped off at St. Mary’s School on April 18 between 2pm - 5pm. First, second & third place awarded in each category and division. $2 entry fee. Art ctagories, and essay topics and submission

details are on the website: www.dutchesscyo.net For specific questions, please contact: Jill.Dennin - Philipbar@archny.org

COMMUNITY NEWS: LOURDES HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

Separated and Divorced Support Group A Separated and Divorced Support Group will be held on Wednesday, April 19, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mt. Alvernia Retreat Center, 158 Delavergne Ave., Wappingers Falls, New York. Our group's purpose is to bring hope and healing to those who have gone through divorce even years ago, and to those who recently or are currently going through separation or divorce. We provide a safe and confidential environment, friendship, fellowship and an opportunity for individuals to "grow" through their experience. *** While this is a Catholic, God-centered endeavor we welcome members of all faiths. Meetings will be held on the 1st. and 3rd. Wednesdays. For further information, please contact Cathy at 845-849-2784.

Our Lady of Lourdes High School’s Theatre Company to Present Godspell

It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that Our Lady of Lourdes High School’s Theatre Company has chosen to present Godspell as their spring musical production. Based on the Gospel according to Matthew, Godspell is the first musical of composer Stephen Schwartz who went on to write such well-known hits as Wicked, Pippin, and Children of Eden. The show features a comedic troupe of eccentric players who team up with Jesus to teach his lessons in a new age through parables, games, and tomfoolery. Shows will take place April 27, 28 & 29 at 7 pm and April 30 at 2 pm. Address is 131 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie. General Admission tickets are $12, seniors and students are $10.

College Fair

Find the college that is the right fit for you! Our Lady of Lourdes High School will host its annual college fair on Monday, May 1, 2017 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Representatives from over 55 colleges will be available to speak with students and parents regarding academic offerings, admissions profiles, student life, athletics, financial aid and more. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Catholic in Real Life is bringing Theology on Tap back to our area! Enjoy food, drinks, and a faith-based talk. The featured speaker will be Father John DeBellis, pastor of Church of the Holy Spirit. A question and answer session will follow the talk. Open to all adults. Location details will follow. Mark your calendars! RSVP to CatholicinRealLife@gmail.com or Meetup.com/Catholic-in-Real-Life

The stage at St. Martin de Porres School will come alive as their Performing Arts Club presents Disney's Lion King Jr. in April. Please join us for this fun family event. There will be three shows: Friday, April 21st at 7pm and Saturday, April 22nd at 1pm & 7pm. All seats are $8. Call the school office for more information at 452-4428.

The Women’s Parish Club of St. Joachim/St. John the Evangelist Church

Spring Garage Sale Thursday, May 11 - 9am to 3pm

Friday, May 12 - 9am to 2pm Saturday, May 13 - 9am to 1pm

St. Joachim’s School Gym Leonard Street, Beacon

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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Educational Forum on Assisted Suicide: Saturday, May 20, 2017, 10am-1pm, Holy Trinity Parish, 775 Main Street, Poughkeepsie. Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/educational-forum-on-opposing-assisted-suicide-tickets-33258483018 Assisted Suicide continues to be in the forefront of issues being considered in Albany. Some claim it is simply “medical aid in dying” and not suicide. But what is really at stake here? Are lethal pills the most we can offer to our brothers and sisters who find themselves suffering with a terminal illness? Join us to learn the facts as we look at the legislation and its medical, legal, and ethical implications. Co-sponsored by the Family Life/Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of NY and the Bishop Anthony Mestice Council if the Knight of Columbus.

EverCare and Friends of Seniors are proud to announce that an event that highlights the 9th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day will take place on Friday, June 16th at the Poughkeepsie Elks Lodge #275 on Overocker Road

SYRIAN HUMANITARIAN CRISIS The Syrian Civil War has left 14 million internally displaced Syrians in dire need of

humanitarian assistance. Please help by joining us, Relief United, on Friday, April 28th from 5:30pm - 10pm at Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow, NY for an evening filled

with live entertainment from Special Guests, local bands/performers, and a guest speaker from Catholic Near East Welfare Association. We are partnering with CNEWA

as a sub charity whom all of our proceeds will go to. Tickets for our event may be purchased at reliefunited.org If you aren’t able to attend and would like to donate to

our cause, check out our GoFundMe! https://www.gofundme.com/humanitarian-crisis-in-syria

For more information, email: reliefunitedprojects@gmail.com

Please pray for all of those who are sick: Lyla Abbatiello, Madeline Borrell Agnello, Antoinette Barclay, Evelyn Barta, Kristen Baumann, Edward Begosh, Pasquale Bellantoni, Stella Beltrame, Sokol Berisha, Bob Beverley, Chloe Bradford, Joan & Charles Bunyon, Rose Burbank, David Bushey, Emilie Theresa Butler, DB, Antoinette Cacchione, Lucia Calvano, Rocco Campanale, Vittoria Campanale, Barbara Caputo, Edwina Casella, Shelia Cavorley, Michael Celtruda, Francis Churney, Geraldine Churney, Robert Cilento, Jane Cizynski, John Colesanti, David Conant, Vincent Connelly, Rebecca Conroy, Jeffrey Gerard Cooper, Louise & Victor Costa, Kim D’Agnese, Annette DeRasmo, Denee De Vizio, Melany DiDomizio, Sean Doherty, Roy Donnelly, Louise Donovan, Doyle Family, Anthony Duscio, Lisa Duscio, Mary E., George Evans, Dr. David Fitzgerald, John Floyd, Karen Foerst, Teresa Johnson Foley, Donna Frawley, Michelle Fuller, John Fumo, Anne Gaspar, Dominick Gasparini, Margarita Gonzalez, Charles Gray, Robert Grudem, Neal Hanrahan, Linnie Harbison, Maria Harris, Mary Headley, Christine Heinrich, Walter Hendricks, Alysa Hoag, Sarah Horn, Stephanie Horst, Kenneth Hutter, Billy Jacobs, Etelvima Jaimenez, Roy Kipp, Angela Kowalski, Fred Laug, Robert Laug, Frank Lavrigata, Lizabeth Lee, Emma Levine, Jeanne Liotta, Thomas Loatman, Bruce Lockhart, Hugh & Alberta Lockhart, Nicholas Longo Jr, Raquel Lugo, Chelsea Grace Lyons, Ellen Maguire, Evan Maher, William Mahlmeister, Alice Marano, Caitlin Anne Martin, Catherine Miller, Diana Monaco, Brianna Morgantini, Robert J Morgantini, Sean Muranelli, Eugene Murphy, Joseph & Ruth Ann Murray, Patricia & Kenneth McCabe, John McGurty, Sean McLean, Margaret O’ Connor, Timothy O’Connor, Robert Odrobina, Freida O’Leary, Louise Orsillo, Frank Orsillo, Jary Orsley, Catherine Ottaviani, Dottie Owen, Christina Papa-Behar, Christine Paravati, David Paravati, Joseph Paravati, Sr, Rose Pasquale, Marianne Peci, John Peduto, Audrey Pekarik, Joseph Pellino, Lucy Perez, Janice Prostak, Lana Raciti, Bruce Ramsay Sr, Charles Ransom, Nathan G. Redmond, Joseph Reilly, Regina Reilly, Richard Remy, Myra Reyes, Rebecca Reyes, William Rinck, Maureen Roddy, Susan Romano, TS, Sandra Sagliano, Jenny Sandvik, Andrew Santoro, Anthony Savino, Dominic Savino, Sr, Carl Scalici, Luca Schneider, Owen Schuler, John Seivers, Michael Serrano, Kim Sherman, Theresa Simone, Noah Smith, Anne Spellman, Angela Stasiak, Mary Swartz, Nicholas Tenneriello, Jim Thorne, Joan Trank, Catalino Troche, Paul Trongone, Corey Tucci, John Valenti, Paul Wasenius, Barbara Welsh, Bill & Jessie Winter, John Wojciechowski, Anna Wurtzburger, Ruth Young, Amanda Zyroll

“The bed of the sick is an altar of sacrifice.”

Please pray for those serving our country: Lt. Col. Philip Albaneze, MD, Pvt. Corey Arndt, Sgt. Ryan Bender, 1st Lt. Matthew Bengis, Cpt. Robert J Boccio, Cpt. John Boston, Pvt.2C Brianna Brancato, Spec. Anthony J Caputo, PFC Justin Clark, PO Joseph Conti, Cpt. Mark De Carvalho, Ensign Andrew Donovan, Jr., CW2 Christopher Fernandez, Spec. Matthew A Halstead, Sgt. Cory Harris, MSgt. Michael Hays, Cpt. Sean Healy, Cpl. Isaac Hernandez, Major Brian Higgins, Col. Philip W Hill, 1st Lt Mark Jordy, Col. Kevin J Kaps, DO, Cpl. Rosemarie Keane - Graveline, PFC Charles Kelly, Justin Kelly, Spec. Gregory Kozloski, Cpt. Jeremy E Lane, Lt. Brian Legare, Cpl. Timothy Malile, Sgt. Anthony Monaco, Major Kyle P Moore, Spec. Michael Nolte, Sgt. Joseph Phelan, T Sgt. Michael R Rocco, Sgt. Michael Rodriguez, Pvt. Valerie Santiago, Cpt. Marikay Satryano, Cpt. Jonathan Swierat, And All Who Serve Our Country!

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