Saint André Bessette Roman Catholic Parish, Malone, New York • Established July 1, 2014

Our Mission at St. André’s: With Jesus Christ as our center, and the Holy Spirit as our guide, we are called to be a community of saints making saints—encountering the Lord in Word and Sacrament, and opening doors for our neighbors to experience the loving mercy of God.

December 30 , 2018 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Father Joseph Giroux Pastor

Father Michael Jablonski Parochial Vicar

Deacon Bryan Bashaw Deacon Brent Charland Deacon Nicholas Haas

Permanent Deacons

Ms. Marie-Claire D’Arcy Music Coordinator

Mr. Andrew Duso Business Manager

Ms. Darlene Livernois Secretary & Bookkeeper

Deacon Brent Charland Mr. Chadd Charland

Mr. John Turner Maintenance & Cemeteries

ST. ANDRÉ’S PARISH

306 West Main Street P.O. Box 547 Malone, New York 12953 Telephone: (518) 483–1300 Fax: (518) 483–1307 Email: office@standres.org Website: www.standres.org Office Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00A.M. - 12:00P.M. Monday - Thursday 1:00P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

St. André Bessette, pray for us!

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Thursday 7:00–8:00 P.M. at Notre Dame

Saturday 12:00–12:45 P.M. at Notre Dame 3:00–3:45 P.M. at Notre Dame

First Sunday of the Month Before the 9:30 A.M. Mass

at Saint Helen

SUNDAY MASS

Anticipated (Saturday) 4:00 P.M. at Notre Dame

Sunday 8:00 A.M. at Notre Dame 9:30 A.M. at Saint Helen

11:00 A.M. at Notre Dame

ADORATION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT

Tuesday

Following the 6:45 A.M. Mass until 1:00 P.M. at Notre Dame

Thursday

7:00–8:00 P.M. at Notre Dame

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Welcome to St. André’s Parish! No matter who you are, where you’ve come from, or what brings you here, we’re so glad to have you with us. St. André Bessette (1845-1937) spent much of his life serving as the door-keeper of his religious community; like him, we strive to open doors for our neighbors to experi-ence the loving mercy of God. May Jesus fill your heart with his grace and peace!

From Fr. Joe…

Fr. Mike and I would like to thank you for all of your greetings and gifts this Christmas: those we can eat or drink, those we can spend and share, and—most of all—the Mass remembrances and promises of prayer. Your thoughtfulness and generosity mean so very much. We’re mighty grateful! I ask you to pray for Meagan Rousell, a parishioner here at St. André’s, who is currently on a mission trip to Belize (December 27-January 2). Meagan rediscovered her Catholic faith and was confirmed as an adult just a few years ago when she realized ―something was missing‖ in her life. A spark was ignited, and she felt the need to do more. So, she found Believer’s World Outreach and signed up to help share the Gospel and do some service in a very poor town in Central America during the Christ-mas holidays. ―I am still learning more and more about the Cath-olic religion,‖ Meagan wrote to me, ―but my faith is strong and with His help, I will be where I need to be. And this December, I am needed in Belize and I think there is no greater gift to give than myself.‖ I thought you’d be touched to hear her story, and I know that she and her fellow mission volunteers depend upon our prayers. As we approach the threshold of 2019, I wish you a very happy New Year! May the turning of the calendar be a new beginning of grace for you, and your year be marked by good health and good cheer. Listen to Fr Joe’s homilies at: fromemptyhands.blogspot.com/

DIOCESE OF OGDENSBURG CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

St. André Bessette Parish

Campaign Goal: $611,648.00

Raised So Far: $535,940.88

Gifts Received: 191

Epiphany Service of Lesson & Carols

Sunday, January 6, 4:00pm Notre Dame Church

Saint André Bessette Parish will present an

―Epiphany Service of Lessons and Carols‖ on Sunday, January 6 at 4:00 p.m. at Notre Dame Church. A lessons and carols service consists of

readings from the Old and New Testaments con-cerning the promise and the coming of the Messi-

ah. There are choral reflections after each reading, as well as the assembly participating in the singing of well-known hymns and

carols. The service is about one hour in length. Join us as we end

the joyful season of Christmas with a flourish!

Parish Novena to St. André Bessette

December 29 - January 6 Again this year, in preparation for the feast day of our parish’s holy patron (January 7), you are encouraged to unite in a novena of prayer with your fellow parishioners. Pamphlets containing the novena prayers can be found near the en-trances of our churches. Please help yourself!

OFFICE CLOSED

The office will be closed for New Years on Monday, December 31st and Tuesday, January 1st.

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Masses for the Holy Day

Monday, December 31st (Vigil) 4:00pm - St. Augustine, North Bangor 4:30pm - St. Patrick’s, Chateaugay 5:15pm - Notre Dame, Malone

Tuesday, January 1st

9:30am - Notre Dame, Malone 10:00am - St. Mary’s, Ft. Covington 11:00am - St. Mary’s, Brushton

The Real Reason Why We Celebrate CHRISTMAS

Christians celebrate the birth of their Savior on this glorious night, Heaven was lit up by one star; which was truly a magnificent sight. Rejoicing the Three Wisemen bringing gifts for the new born king, Incredible gifts of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh was what they would bring, So they journeyed far and wide to find where the Messiah would be, They came upon the Stable in Bethlehem in the town of Judea, and they all did agree. Mary and Joseph and Baby Jesus were in the Manger, when the three Wisemen arrived, And thousands of years have passed; yet this story of Christ's birth is still alive. So " Jesus is the Reason for the Season"....

Keep Christ in Christmas... Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Written by Barbara J. Morris, Parishioner

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MASS INTENTIONS

This Weekend – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Saturday, Dec 29 (1 Jn 2:3-11/Lk 2:22-35)

4:00pm (ND) Chester Buhyoff by the Family

Sunday, Dec 30 (Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Col 3:12-21/Lk 2:41-52) 8:00am (ND) For The People of SAB 9:30am (SH) Fred White by Gary & Kathy Litner 11:00am (ND) Mary Boyle by Middle School Family Weekday Masses

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Monday, Dec 31 (1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18) 5:15pm (ND) For The People of SAB Tuesday, Jan 1 (Nm 6:22-27/Gal4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21) 9:30am (ND) Russell L. Haas by Deacon Nick & Mary Haas and Family Wednesday, Jan 2 (1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28) 6:45am (ND) Lawrence Spinner by the Family 12:05pm (ND) Rita, Mike & Jerry Reid by Rick Reid Thursday, Jan 3 (1 Jn 2:29-3:6/Jn 1:29-34) 5:15pm (ND) Carrie Jones Spaulding by Tim Lashomb Friday, Jan 4 (1 Jn 3:7-10/Jn 1:35-42) 6:45am (ND) Theresa Gagnon by Pat & Brenda Quinn 12:05pm (ND) Leo Perrin by Nancy Lamondie Saturday, Jan 5 (1 Jn 3:11-21/Jn 1:43-51) 8:00am (ND) Gerald Benoit by Alan Poupore Next Weekend – The Epiphany of the Lord

Saturday, Jan 5 (1 Jn 3:11-21/Jn 1:43-51) 4:00pm (ND) Alfred Landry by Colleen & Family

Sunday, Jan 6 (Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12) 8:00am (ND) John Pietropaoli by Jim Rizos & Family 9:30am (SH) Mary Lou Pietropaoli by Deacon Nick & Mary Haas and Family 11:00am (ND) For The People of SAB

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

CONTACT INFO

Phone: 518-483-4443 Email: hfsprincipal@hfsmalone.org

Website: www.hfsmalone.org Facebook: facebook.com/HFSMalone

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Holy Family School BINGO!

HFS BINGO - Holy Family School Gym

Saturday Nights - 7:00pm Early Bird ~ Progressive Bingo

Pull Tabs - Concession

Worship Sites of St. André's

Notre Dame Church (ND), 11 Church Place, Malone St. Helen's Church (SH), 755 Co. Highway 41, Chasm Falls St. John Bosco Oratory (SJB), 57 Rennie Street, Malone

Tuesday Nursing Home Mass The Alice Center (TAC), 45 Sixth Street, Malone Held in the 2nd floor West Dining Room

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Lakesiders Fishers Club - Discernment Pilgrimage High School Juniors and older men are invited to join the regional discernment group at St. Peter's, Plattsburgh, for a Friday, January 4, 7:00pm Mass followed by dinner and fraternity. On Saturday, January 5, the group will travel to a 12:15pm Mass at St. Joseph's Oratory, Montreal, including a group Rosary, lunch, sung Vespers with the Benedictine Sisters at St. Marie des Deux Montagnes; the day concludes with dinner in the city. Some Friday night ac-commodations available. Passport or enhanced license is manda-tory for admission into Canada; if you do not possess the neces-sary documentation, please join us for the Friday night ses-sion. Contact Fr. Howard Venette (hvenette@gmail.com) by Wednesday, January 2, if you plan to attend. Hospice In Need of Volunteers We at Hospice of the North Country invite you to become a vol-unteer. Our volunteers help support the needs of our patients and their families, as well as provide assistance to our office staff and engage with the community at fundraising events. If you are in-terested in sharing your time and compassion, please consider becoming a volunteer. Contact the Director of Volunteer Services in our Malone office at 483-3200, or in our Plattsburgh office at 561-8465. Training and education will be provided.

Religious education for the whole family!

(1) The next Parent Meeting—about The Sacrament of the Eu-charist—is scheduled for Sunday, January 13th.

(2) NO Community Meeting in January.

CHANGE IN AREA WEEKEND MASSES

Fr. Tom Kornmeyer, Pastor

Winter schedule effective 1 January.

Saturday: 4pm - St. Francis, Constable

Sunday: 9am - St. Patrick's, Chateaugay

11am - St. Mary's, Fort Covington

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If you’d like to contribute to St. André’s Parish electronically—one time only or monthly, either from your checking account or credit card—you can now do so directly from the parish website: standres.org. Thanks for your generosity

SOCIETIES AND PARISHES’ EVENT(S)

Bingo - Knights of Columbus Bingo every Tuesday, 41 Elm Street, Malone. Bingo starts at 7pm. Progressive Bingo - Pull Tabs - Concession. 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Meetings Notice The Knights of Columbus will be holding their monthly meetings at the Malone K of C Hall, 41 Elm Street on the 3rd Monday of January, March & June at 7:00pm. If the Malone Central School District is closed for inclement weather, the meeting will be cancelled. To become a 4th Degree Member call Faithful Navigator Ernie Daoust, 518-483-3473 or visit: www.kofc.org. Please contact Color Corp Commander Don Critchlow at 518-319-0432, for the Color Corp to attend Funerals, Confirmations, Masses, and other events.

REGIONAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Could you not watch with me for one hour? (Mk. 13:47)

Notre Dame, Malone - Tuesdays following 6:45am Mass until 1:00pm Notre Dame, Malone - Thursdays, 7:00- 8:00pm w/confessions St. Patrick’s, Chateaugay - 1st Fridays from 9-10 am Notre Dame, Malone - 1st Fridays, 7:00- 8:00pm w/praise and worship St. Anne’s, St. Regis Falls - 1st Saturday following 4:30pm anticipated Mass

St. André’s Parish Pastoral Council

Jennifer Champagne, Mary Haas, Aimee LeRoy, Ciara LeRoy (Youth), Bob Main, Molly McKee, Malcolm Miner, Greg Paye (Trustee), Jamie Pelkey (Trustee), David Petrelli, and Jeff Scharf.

Your Pastoral Council members want to hear from you! Please feel free to approach them with your questions, suggestions, and concerns.

Low gluten hosts are available at each of our churches. If you or a loved one require a low gluten host for medical reasons, please see the priest at least 5 minutes before Mass to make arrangements for Holy Communion.

HEARTS ON FIRE

Friday, January 4th Notre Dame Church

7:00pm Praise & Worship Holy Hour 8:00pm Bonfire, Snacks & Fellowship

Vespers The Evening Prayer of the Church

Tuesday, 6:00pm ~ Notre Dame Chapel

Open to All ~ Sponsored by André’s Brothers

Is God Calling YOU ―Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?‖ Are you considering a vocation as a priest, deacon or in the consecrat-ed life? If you are considering a vocation as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life, let the grace of prayer encourage you. Call Fr. Joe at 483-1300 or 483-4074, or Fr. Doug Lucia at (315) 386-2543/ dlucia@rcdony.org or Cathy Russell, the Diocesan Vocation Coordinator at (315)393-2920, ext. 1450/crussell@rcdony.org. See us also on Facebook or at www.myvocation.net.

St. Andre’s Ministries

Holy Family School (PreK-8) 12 Homestead Park, (518) 483–4443 Mrs. Marianne Jadlos, Principal Good Samaritan Food Pantry 57 Rennie Street, (518) 483–1300 St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store 6 Homestead Park, 518-483-5523 (across from Holy Family School) Mon.-Fri., 9:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M. Sat., 10:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M.

ST. ANDRÉ’S PARISH FUNDRAISERS

BINGO - St. John Bosco Join us for Bingo at St. John Bosco every THURSDAY. Its starts at 7pm. Bring a friend or two! Workers for January 3rd - Bingo - Team 4.

$1420 given away Early Bird - Progressive Bingo

Pull Tabs Concession

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS 2018 If you would like a record of your contributions for 2018 for St. André Bessette Parish for tax pur-poses, please fill out the form below and return it in the collection basket. We will mail them to you before the end of January. Name:________________________________ Phone#:_______________________________

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"There are three kinds of giving: grudge giving says, I have to; duty giving says, I ought to; thanksgiving says, I want to. The first comes from constraint; the second from a sense of obligation; the third from a full heart." Rev. Robert Rodenmayer

Sacrament of Baptism Parents who wish to have a child baptized should contact Rev. Joseph Giroux to make arrangements for the date and for a program of preparation. Parents are highly encour-aged to make arrangements at least three months before the child is born, as the Catholic Church encourages Baptism for infants as soon as possible after birth. Adults and older children (seven years or older) interested in Baptism or en-tering into full communion with the Catholic Church should inquire about the program of preparation (R.C.I.A.: the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). Sacrament of Matrimony A Catholic wishing to be married in one of our churches should contact one of the priests at least six months prior to the desired date in order to begin making arrangements. A program of preparation is required. The parish should be contacted before any other plans are made—for example, the wedding reception. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick For those preparing for surgery, nursing home residents, or the homebound, contact one of the parish priests to make arrangements to be anointed. For those in the hospital (especially in the event of an emergency), ask the hospital staff to contact the priest on call.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

12/16/18 12/17/17

12/18/16

Envelopes $7,538.50 $8,407.00 $6,352.00

Youth Env. $ 10.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Plate $ 669.52 $ 664.70 $ 730.00

Online Gifts

$ 210.00 $ 290.00 $ 10.00

TOTAL $8,428.02 $9,365.70 $7,082.00

Envelopes Used

248 256

231

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