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First Sunday
of Advent
December 1, 2019
Pastor Rev. Thadeus Aravindathu [email protected] (914) 273-9724 Weeekend Assistants Rev. John Christ Rev. Thomas Collins Masses Saturday: 5:30 pm Sunday: 8:30 am 10:30 am, 12 noon Weekdays: 8:30 am Saturday: 9:00 am Holy Days: as announced Lauds Morning Prayer Sunday: 8:00am Monday - Friday: 8:15am Devotions (September - June) First Fridays: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9am - 7pm, Benediction 7pm First Saturdays: Confessions 8:30 - 8:55, 9am Mass, Rosary & 15 minute guided meditation on the Rosary Confession Saturday 4:30 -5:15pm and by appointment Baptism and Marriages Please check our website or Call the Parish Office Parish Office Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm Office Manager: Fiona Finnan Controller: Cathy Mitzian Webmaster: John Erickson Bulletin Editor:Tina Puttre [email protected]
Religious Education Moderator: Allanna Hasselgren Tel: (914) 273-8226 Email: r eled@stpatr ickinarmonk.org
Parish Committees Parish Council President: Vincent Greco
Parish Council Secretary: Lor i Schiliro Finance Committee Chairman:
Jeff Sprague
Trustees:
Faith Lorenzo, Robert Hasselgren
Music Director: John Failla
Parish Organizations
Contemplative Prayer: Gina Shea
Youth Ministry Coordinators:
Melissa Gordon
CYO Basketball:
Elvis Grgurovic, Mike Corelli
Gym Schedule & Rentals: Mike Corelli
Respect Life Society: Patricia Cummings
Walking with Purpose:
Jo Golden, Fiona Finnan
Food Pantry: Angela Livingston
MASSES: NOV. 30 – DEC. 8, 2019 Calendar
SUNDAY, December1 - FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT CCD: No classes today
FOOD FIRST - Each Sunday the food collected goes to support a local food pantry
Mon, December 2 - Weekday
CCD: 3:30-4:30; 6:00-7:00
Tue, December 3 - St. Francis Xavier
Walking With Purpose: : St. Francis Hall 9:30-11:30 Wallace Hall 7:00-8:30 pm
Wed, December 4 - St. John Damascene
CCD: 3:30-4:30; 6:00-7:00
Thu, December 5 - Weekday
Pray the Rosary: Lady Chapel 7:30pm
Fri, December 6 - St. Nicholas
Stations of the Cross: Outside Gym 6:15am Contemplative Prayer Group: 12:30-1:30
Sat, December 7 - St Ambrose of Milan Confession: 4:30-5:15
SUNDAY, December 8 - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
CCD: 9:20-10:20
FOOD FIRST —Each Sunday the food collected goes to support a local food pantry.
Sat 11/30 9:00 5:30
—— Lois DeRespinis (D)
Sun 12/1 8:30 Viola Mitzian (D)
10:30 12:00
People of the Parish Mark Sanders (D)
Mon 12/2 8:30 ——
Tue 12/3 8:30 Louis Brusco (D)
Wed 12/4 8:30 Guy Magrone (D)
Thu 12/5 8:30 ——
Fri 12/6 8:30 ——
Sat 12/7 9:00 5:30
—— Michael Hauraniak (D)
Sun 12/8 8:30 Carmine & Jean Ribustello (D)
10:30 12:00
Dolores Dillulio (D) People of the Parish
November 23/24: Not available at this printing We Share Oct. 2019 - Reg. Collection: $8,767.00
Please consider using WeShare
Thank you for your generosity
December 1 - Maintenance & Repair December 8 - Immaculate Conception December 15 - Religious Retirement Fund December 22 - Music Ministry
Upcoming 2nd Collections
Welcome New Parishioners
Welcome to our parish family. To register, please fill out the form below and drop it off in the collection basket or at the parish office. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
New: _______ Change: _____
Mr.___ Mrs.___ Mr. & Mrs.___ Miss___ Ms.___ First Name(s):____________________________ Last Name:______________________________ Street Address:___________________________ City:________________ State:______________ Phone:_________________ Zip Code:________ E-mail: _________________________________ Names of Children (under 18): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Current parishioners may also use this form to
notify the church of any change of details. Questions? email [email protected]
Parish Volunteers Welcome
Additional volunteers are needed for the following ministries
Altar Guild (sacristy help) Ushers Music - choir or band Other ... let us know where you can
help
Please use the sign-up sheets available in the Church vestibule
or email Fr. Thadeus at [email protected]
Any questions, please ask Fr Thadeus or email [email protected]
FOOD FIRST Holiday Wish List
While shopping for you own family, consider picking up some extras for our neighbors in need:
Small packages of tea and cocoa
As always, healthy, non-expired staples of all kinds are appreciated and utilized.
Any questions, email Angela Livingston [email protected]
Marian Consecration
Through the generosity of the Archdiocese we have received 160 copies of the consecration book, '33 Days to Morning Glory'. This is a best selling book about consecration to Jesus through Mary. They are at the church entrances and you may take one home. All are invited to consider joining in consecrating themselves to the Blessed Virgin Mary on the Feast of Mother of God, January 1 or the Feast of Presentation of the Lord, February 2.
Women’s Advent Retreat at St. Patrick’s
Sponsored by Legionaries of Christ
Join us for our Women’s Advent Retreat as we
approach Him with awe and love!
Saturday, December 7, 2019 Arrive @ 9:30am / Depart @ 12:30pm
For All Women $25 per person
Coffee, tea and breakfast will be offered, please
bring your favorite to share.
Register on line at www.regnumchristinycinj.org
FORMED is a Netflix-like Video On Demand and digital content service that features audio, video, ebooks and feature-length films from some of the world’s most credible Catholic sources, such as the Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press. All parishioners in the Archdiocese of New York have access to FORMED!
St Patricks needs a few more parishioners to sign up to maintain our FREE access. Please use the following link to register https://stpatrickinarmonk.formed.org/
Reflections available from FORMED this week
For Advent - Sign up for Daily reflections This Advent season, walk with Dr. Tim Gray on a journey of renewal to ready your heart for the coming of Christ. Each day of Advent, Dr. Gray will unpack the meaning of this season and its rich traditions, as well as offer practical advice for making this Advent your best yet.
Opening the Word - Weekly Reflection “Opening the Word” is a program offering prayer and insights for the Sunday Readings. Featuring a variety of experienced presenters, the videos are designed to facilitate thought and discussion for personal faith formation or in the context of a group meeting. .
For Children - Brother Francis: The Days of Advent Brother Francis leads us on a daily journey in this special seasonal celebration of the coming of the Lord Featuring meditations, prayers, and suggested activities to keep our focus on Christ this Christmas.
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FIAT Advent Liturgical Ministry
Save the date for our “Blessing Mass” and parish-wide celebration on December 15th.
This Christmas we have the privilege of serving many organizations and we pray that we can mend even a small
fragment of those with torn spirits.
Let’s enjoy refreshments and gather all our donations after mass to help all those in need at:
The Newburgh Ministry of Catholic Charities of NY
The Church of The Assumption in Peekskill
Holy Cross Parish in Bronx
Bags with details of specific needs of each organization are available in Wallace Hall and the Church vestibule.
Please consider taking a bag and dropping off your items no later than Sunday, December 15.
“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” Matthew 25:40
Please keep the following in your PRAYERS
Barbara A.
Jon Adam
Maria Cannato
Enza Dattero
Jane Dean
Barbara Grasso
Mario & Gloria Guiliano
Robert Kalian
Stella Kielb
Michael Lage
Amanda Ross
Perinna Ruggerio
John Scrocca
Rose Shallo
Patricia Tkach
Nathaniel Valcich
Christmas Party for Volunteers of the Parish
Sunday, December 8th Gavi’s from 5pm - 9pm
RSVP Parish Office or
Birthday Angels - Sponsors needed
The Birthday Angel program still needs the following sponsors
December - 2 children
Please email Roe Petti for details
Thank You
There are no volunteers more precious to our Parish than our Catechists! They teach our children the message of Jesus. We thank them and remember them in our prayers during this blessed season.
Jeanine Bona
Josie Calvaruso
Carmen Celentano
Felix Carcano
Fran Corelli
Dana DeFeo
Richard Delgrosso
Erin Detmer
Jessica DiMatteo
Nancy Dinkel
Susan Esposito
John Franklin
Jane Gertz
Jo Golden
Melissa Gordon
Barbara Kelley
Maria Leece
Tom Leimgruber
Lori Lofaro
Kataryna Loots
Kim Mahagan
Tina Mannix
Colin McBride
Maureen McNamara
Donna McInerney
Cheryl Miceli
Erika Miller
Carol Ann Parisi
Nancy Ramirez
Lucy Riggs
Kim Scarlato
Felicia Stafford
Beth Ann Tambini
Sandra Tompkins
Gwen Torre
Jenna Valcich
Jon Weil
Marilyn Wiese
And to our Teen Catechists!
Irene Byrnes
Elizabeth Corelli
Giuliana Farrelly
Samantha Grech
Abby Krupa
Ava Monaco
Danielle Monteforte
Emily Pizzorusso
Nicole Ramirez
Hannah Rippy
Melissa Rivera
Olivia Scaglione
Religious Education