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PADRE’S CORNER December 4, 2016
"Silver linings" in life are positive ways of seeing personal, emotional, and spiritual growth in the midst of difficult or bad incidents involving persons, places, and things. We have all stumbled in this regard, especially with persons. There may have been dating partners or friends, as an example, that ended bitterly. The temptation would be to pass the whole experience off as a waste of time and perhaps resources (money). I have had people that were part of my life in recent years that are now gone. My philosophy is to see those moments as having been of value at that point of time, but then needing to move on especially if they do not further our/my relationship with God. Yet our Father brings who is right into our life in these complex encounters, and then we can further appreciate the past that is gone for the future that awaits us. The phrase "silver lining" historically emanates from 1634, when poet author John Milton used this phraseology in "Comus: A Mask Presented at Ludlow Castle. "In part, Milton calls out into the darkness and light: "I see ye visibly, and now believe that He, the Supreme Good, to whom all things ill are but as slavish officers of vengeance, would send a glistening guardian, if need were to keep my life and honor unassailed. Was I deceived, or did a sable cloud turn forth her silver lining on the night?"
Comedians, like writers, draw upon the same depth of sufferings and goodness to produce such "silver linings" in their movies or even comic strips. On October 24, I heard a lecture in Manhattan by the legendary producer Mel Brooks (who was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 28, 1926). The architect of great films such as "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles" as well as "High Anxiety," Brooks had a series of rough starts to his life. His Jewish family came to America, in the midst of economic depressions and the constant threats of war, from Poland and the Ukraine. Mel had sickly health, and was often ridiculed by fellow students (which seems so ironic in 2016 considering the fact that at age 90 he has probably outlived all of those classmates). His father James died when Mel was only the age of two. About that death, Brooks underscores how the bitter moments of life can truly transform our life direction in a good way with the questioning toward (like Job in the Old Testament) yet ultimate help of God. He reflected: There's an outrage there. I may be angry at God, or at the world, for that. And I'm sure a lot of my comedy is based on anger and hostility. Growing up in Williamsburg, I learned to clothe it in comedy to spare myself problems - like a punch in the face."
His talents from God developed in subsequent decades by serving in the Army during World War II, doing musical and comedy gigs in Catskill Mountain nightclubs, and being hired by NBC through his friend Carl Reiner. Before directing films solo, he co-produced the "Get Smart" television show with actor Don Adams which ran from 1965-1970. At the East 18th Street talk cited above, Brooks took audience questions about making it in the highly competitive media world of entertainment. Mel's cultivated mantra, rooted in his own experience of rejection and success, was to "never give up" and that "all it needs is that one person to give you a break." I had a connection to Mel Brooks from 1998-2004, through a family from the Yonkers area that was friendly with him plus his wife Anne Bancroft (who died in 2005). They got me the autographed photo then that was virtually impossible for anyone to get the night of the lecture. The story of Charles Schulz, creator of the "Peanuts" in 1950, endured similar obstacles as that of Brooks. That is another story in vivid color for next week's "Padres Corner"
What theme am I suggesting for each of us, spiritually speaking, in the wake of this brief analysis of a cultural icon's life? We also have our stories and memories of hardship, perhaps seeing them at the time as being of no purpose and senseless. Jesus felt the same way in the Garden of Gethsemane. The Apostles, all martyred except John, undoubtedly had the same sense of dread. However, you and I know the beneficent ending to those stories and lives of faith. The greatest story ever told - Jesus Christ - emerged from the tragic crucifixions and martyrdoms to point us toward hope in Him, as we face all the tough nonsense and pain that life throws at us. My life as a priest has at times been difficult, usually through the hands of a very few people, but God has allowed me to emerge wiser and stronger in the overall scope of circumstances. He has that same plan for you, as He did for Mel Brooks and Charles Schulz. That plan, however, requires prayerful tenacity and a trust He will make life right for us again. Father Bill
MASS INTENTIONS Mon. Dec. 5 7:00am Robert Shaffer By Chuck & Pat Ciccone Noon Dominick Lease By The George Family Tues. Dec. 6 7:00am Richard A. Carlucci By The Formato Family Noon Mary J. Mulligan By Ann Hardy Wed. Dec. 7 7:00am The Unborn Noon Vocations 5:00pm In Thanksgiving to our Blessed Mother
Thur. Dec. 8 7:00am Joseph Certo By Rich & Mary Irons Noon Adam & Kathryn Rehrey By Nick & Helene Stagliano 5:30pm Richard Langle By Family Fri. Dec. 9 7:00am Our Military Noon Joseph Certo By John & Maureen Schjorring
Sat. Dec. 10 Noon Our Nation 4:30pm Shirley Green By Resnikoff Family Thomas DiDonato By Joanne & John Wilcox Sun. Dec. 11 8:00am Ann Kenny By Nick & Helene Stagliano 11:00am Andrew C. Lasek By Parents
WEEKLY COLLECTON November 26-27, 2016 1st Collection $6,693.21 2nd Collection $1,061.00 TOTAL $7,754.21
Our sincere thanks for your generosity and support of our Parish.
God bless each and every one of you....always
The 2nd collection this weekend is for MAINTENANCE
MASS ATTENDANCE November 26-27, 2016
4:30pm 220 8:00am 160 11:00am 320 Total 700
Our Holy Hour
with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is CANCELLED
on Wednesday December 7th due to our Vigil Massfor the feast of the
Immaculate Conception.
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is recited on Sundays at 10:40am before the 11:00am MASS
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Thursday, November 8th A Holy Day of Obligation
Masses at St Francis
5:00pm Vigil Mass 7:00am 12noon 5:30pm
Please note the change in time for the Vigil Mass
You are invited to An Evening of Musical Prayer with Lisa Radakovich Holsberg, soprano and harpist,on Wedesday, December 7th at 6:30pm in our Church. Lisa is a singer and composer and currently pursinmg a PhD in theology at Fordam University. Lisa is an active liturgical musician and professional performer committed to sharing the spirtual and sacred art of music.
SPANISH MASS Our next Scheduled Spanish Mass will be on Sunday December 18th at 2:00pm. All are welcome.
EVENING OF REFLECTION IN SPANISH In O’Connor Hall on Thursday, December 22nd from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
PRAYER S FOR THE SICK Vincenza Secor, Aaron Stagliano, Kelly Stafford, Robyn McGraw, John Sabo, Andrew Costanzo, Marie Wiejak, Rose, Stephen Sabo, Ashley Barco, Tom Scalzo, Nora Brickter, Gary Lake, Genevieve Pilch, Agnes Casey, Brianna Barker, Keith Webber, Jake Bryan DeStefano, Rose Marie Michalowski, Meryl Chatham, Vincenturia Cullen, Amy Meyer, Vinnie Yonnone, Grace Keller Peacock, Mary Corwin, Jean DeCicco, Don Hughes, David Jennings, Robert Johnson, Karen Wells, Marcia McKay, Victoria Palkovic, Elaine Pietrzak, Maureen Luzzi, Joyce Poponiak, Corrine Gammino, George Vecchio, Jr, Carol Brown, Teresa Centeno, Matthew Gallagher, Luzia Araujo, Celio Thomaz, Sherry Collins, Rosalie Nogay, Richard and Rina Bozzone, Antonio Troia, Cody Favoino Finkbeiner, Marie Louis, Sacha Samuel George, the Koch Family, Frank Pietrzak, John Marullo, Rose Jurik, Robert & Helen Osborn, Manuel DiNapoli, Jennie Serrano, Eddie Koza, Barbara Woloszyn, Gary McGraw, Rachael Neugebauer, Patricia Denniston, Arlene Dietrichsen, Maureen Kelly, Abigail Ryan, Debra Thurston, Toby Persico, Alexis Johnson, Barry Johnson, James R. Purpura, Bob Smith, Tom Kingery, Bud Smith, Amy Finnegan, Jane Pustola, Justin, Peter, Rita, Janice Ruggiero, Angela, Wayne, Abbie K., Dominick Denisi, Sebastian Denisi, Pam Denisi, Linda Hummel, Joseph Michalowski, Joann Quicksell, Frances Dolan, Daniel D’Elicio, Fr. Fred Kempferi, Carmen De Crosta, Parker, Jane Holloway, Dore Williams, Sheryl McGrath, Michelle Ryan, Rosalind Morrison, Donna Delconte, Joan Ponesse, Jim Taylor, Marilyn Lennox, Bruno Marchatta, Anne McClellan, Robert Vance, Rose Mitchell, Michael Suchowiecki, Louis Arbia, Dottie Rodriguez, Michael Rosenburg
Food Pantry Hours:
Friday 9:00am to 12noon Saturday 9:00am to 12noon
In your goodness please bring CANNED FRUIT to Church next weekend to be distributed to the less fortunate thru our Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is looking for a driver on Wednesdays from 12noon to 3:30pm to go to the Food Bank in Cornwall to pick up our weekly delivery and bring the items back to the Pantry. Must be able to drive a 24 foot truck. No lifting involved. For more information or questions call Paul Zalanowski at 845-234-8564.
ADVENT MORNING OF REFLECTION “A MORNING WITH MARY”
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 9:00am – 11:30am
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CONGRATULATIONS TO....... Ms Virginia Norey, the November winner of $224.50 in our Monthly 50/50 Raffle. Be sure your envelope is in for our next drawing in December.
NATIONAL NIGHT OF PRAYER FOR LIFE You are invited to the local National Night of Prayer for Life to be held at Our Lady of the Lake Mission Church on Route 52 in the Town of Newburgh beginning with Mass at 9:00pm on December 8th. This is the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation. For those who can stay for any amount of time, we plan on having Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction, Rosary, Gospel Readings and silent meditation to 12:15am on December 9th, the date that Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Unborn of the Americans first appeared to St. Juan Diego. This has been organized in conjunction with Pastor, Father Fernando Hernandez and the Msgr. Henry O’Carroll 444 Knights of Columbus of Newburgh
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIVNG TREE From November 5th until December 11th we will be collecting gifts for boys and girls from ages 1 to 12. Please take an “Angel” gift selection from the Christmas Giving Tree located in the back of the Church. Bring your new, unwrapped gift and leave it under the tree. The gifts will be distributed to local children through the Parish Food Pantry. We ask that you bring in all gifts by December 11th so we have time to distribute them all before Christmas.
ADULT CHRISTMAS CHOIR Needed: Adult Singers for our Christmas Masses. Christmas Choir practices are being held on Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. For more information please contact our Music Director, Desiree Abbruscato at 845-541-0769 or [email protected].
Practice for our Children’s Christmas Choir for the 4:30pm Christmas Eve Mass are being held on Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Please contact Desiree Abbruscato, our Music Director, at 845-541-0769 or e-mail her at [email protected] for more information.
75th Annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
The sons of the New Windsor American Legion Squadron 1796 invite you to a ceremony commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Join them at Blu Point Restaurant (formerly Torches) on the Newburgh waterfront at 11:00am for a service to express appreciation for the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families. At 12 noon laying of the wreaths will take place. Prior to the ceremony at 10:00am pastries and beverages will be served by Blue Point. Following the ceremony, a light luncheon will be served for all those in attendance, at the New Windsor American Legion, Post 1796, 29 Walnut Street, New Windsor, New York.
TEEN YOUTH AFTERNOONS Mark your calendars to join in the fun at our upcoming teen meetings for 12-16 year olds: **Sunday, December 11th from 4:30 to 6:30pm Movie and pizza!!! Come and join the fun!!! ** Sunday, December 18th, 2016 **Sunday, January 8th, 2016 ST. FRANCIS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Dec. 3rd 4th – Tag Sale in O’Connor Hall Dec. 7th – Senior Meeting 12:30pm in O’Connor Hall Dec 7th – Lisa Holsberg Harp performance in Church Dec. 11th – Teen Meeting 4:30-6:30pm Dec. 16th – Movie Night 6:00pm in O’Connor Hall Dec.18th – Bagel Hour Dec. 18th – Spanish Mass 2:00pm in Church Dec. 18th – Teen Meeting 4:30-6:00pm
Our St. Francis monthly senior meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 7th at 12:30pm (after the 12noon Mass) in O’Connor Hall. We will have a guest speaker, Greg Gaetano, retired Chief Investigator for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, who will talk to us about personal safety. New members are always welcome. For questions or more information please call the rectory at 561-1317.
Adult Catechisis Any adult who has not received their sacraments and would like to do so, please see Sr. Laura or leave your name at the Rectory, 561-1317
MOVIE NIGHT On Friday, December 16th at 6:00pm, we will be showing “Christmas for a Dollar”. Pizza and light refreshments will be served. Please contact Jeannine McCauley at 914-263-0572 or [email protected] if you are planning on attending. PLEASE NOTE: that Movie Night is on Friday for the month of December only!
The Knights of Columbus, Council 444 invites you to their Annual Parish Community Christmas Party on Sunday, December 11th from 3:00pm to 7:00om to be held at the Dan Leghorn Fire Engine Co. of Orange Lake, located at 426 South Plank Road in Newburgh. Hot Buffet, Live DJ Music, Santa will be bringing gifts for all the children. $20 Adults and Children 12 and older, $10 Children 5 to 11 years old and children 4 and under free. To make a reservation or for more information please contact John DeLessio 845-562-4963 or Jude Martini 845-566-0235.
The Children’s Christmas Party for the needy of Newburgh will be held on Saturday, December 10th. On Friday, December 9th we will be wrapping the gifts, to be distributed to the children, at St. Mary’s Gym (Head Start Building) in the back of the Church, on South Street from 9:00am to 5:00pm. You are invited to please come and help.
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