Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church December 18th, 2016 PASTORAL CARE FOR THE HOMEBOUND: If you are sick, homebound, or in the hospital and would like to receive Holy Communion or would like a pastoral visit, please contact Deacon John McCormack by leaving a detailed message at 914-456-6329 or calling the Parish Office at 227-1710. If you prefer, you may email Deacon John at jmac1255@gmail.com.

PRAYER NETWORK: The Prayer Network is a way to have prayers requested. Your intentions may be given to Nancy Vaughn at 226-4053 to be prayed for by our “vine” of caring people.

MUSIC MINISTRY: The Youth Choir practices on Wednes-days from 6 to 7:00 pm; Adult Choir practices are Wednes-days from 7:30 to 9:30 pm; Contemporary Ensemble practic-es are Thursdays from 7 to 9:30 pm. All practices are in the church. For more information, please contact our Music Di-rector, Nina Ricci, at nina.ricci@saintkaterimusic.org.

PARENT/CHILD CONNECTION: The Parent-Child Connection provides a safe playgroup for young children and an oppor-tunity for adults to share their understanding of early child-hood issues in an environment that promotes Catholic val-ues. Please visit our parish website to see a complete sched-ule.

T.L.C. TRI-PARISH TEEN GROUP: The teen group is a pro-gram for all the high school students in the parishes of St. Denis, St. Columba and Saint Kateri. The program includes fun activities such as outings and trips, service activities for the parish and greater community, and opportunities to learn more about your faith.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: New parishioners are always wel-come. New Parishioner Forms are available in the church narthex, at the Parish Office, or online. If you are a regular contributor, please consider becoming a member to ensure receipt of a tax statement at each year-end.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is the world’s most distinguished “Friends of the Poor”. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers assistance to those in need. Hotline for those in need: 227-7863.

OUR LADY OF LIFE MINISTRY: We meet monthly for prayer and support of local life needs. Hotline for those in need: Sisters of Life Mission: 212-737-0221 Birth Right: 1-800-550-4900 Good Counsel: 1-800-723-8331

Prayer to Saint Kateri Tekakwitha St. Kateri Tekakwitha, favored child and Lily of the Mohawks, I come to seek your

intercession in my present need: (mention it). I admire the virtues which adorned your

soul: love of God and neighbor, humility, obedience, patience, purity and the spirit of

sacrifice. Help me to imitate your example in my state of life. Through the goodness

and mercy of God, Who has blessed you with so many graces which led you to the true

faith and to a high degree of holiness, pray to God for me and help me.

Obtain for me a very fervent devotion to the Holy Eucharist so that I may love Holy

Mass as you did and receive Holy Communion as often as I can. Teach me also to be

devoted to my crucified Savior as you were, that I may cheerfully bear my daily crosses

for love of Him Who suffered so much for love of me. Most of all, I beg you to pray

for me that I may avoid sin, lead a holy life and save my soul. Amen.

DIRECTORY OF ACTIVITIES Adopt-A-Night (feeding homeless) ........... lacolla@optimum.net-- Vivian LaColla Adult Faith Form/Bible Study .................... 223-3658 --------------------- Julie Borges Altar Linens ................................................. 227-2807 -------------- Geraldine Natale Altar Rosary Society ................................... 454-1840 ------------------- Betty Perrino Altar Servers................................................ 227-1710 -------------------- Parish Office Baking .......................................................... 221-2741 ---------------- Lorraine Travia Baptismal Program ..................................... 226-8987 -------------------- Deacon Bob Bereavement Group ................................... 221-2741 ---------------- Lorraine Travia bktbereavement@optonline.net Blood Drives ................................................ 590-1601 ------------------- Dusty Maiolo Chapel/Church Cleaners ............................ 223-5650 -------------------Mary Covucci Church Decorators...................................... 227-1529 ------------------ Cathy Varano Cursillo ......................................................... 226-5207 ------------------ Tony Martino Discover Christ ............................................ 223-3658 --------------------- Julie Borges Ecumenical Group ...................................... 223-3658 -------------------- Dave Borges Eucharistic Adoration ................................. 223-3658 -------------------- Dave Borges Eucharistic Ministers .................................. 914-456-6329 --Dcn John McCormack Faith Formation/Family Catechesis…….… 227-1710 x3 ------------------ Heidi Reale Fund Raising ………………………………………….677-6496-----------------Anthony Cirone Gardening/Landscaping ............................. 223-5999————-Dennis Rosenfeld Hospital/Homebound Visits ....................... 914-456-6329 -------------- Deacon Mac Hospitality ................................................... 677-6496 ----------------- Andrea Cirone Kateri Can Cook………………………………………223-5951 ----------------- Ellen Newhard Knights of Columbus .................................. 914-760-1744 -------- Keith McCartney kmhudson3@gmail.com Lectors ......................................................... 914-456-6329-Dcn. John McCormack Leisure Club …………………………………….mlbiasotti2000@aol.com---Mary Biasotti Liturgical Minister Schedule ...................... 227-1710 ------------------- Denise Casey Joyful Noise………. …………………………………..227-1710 -------------------- Heidi Reale Junior High Club .......................................... 227-8382---------Larry Ryan/ St. Denis Marriage Encounter ................................... 223-5661 ---------------- Anne Anderson Men’s Group ............................................... 223-3658 -------------------- Dave Borges Music Ministry/Youth Choir………..nina.ricci@saintkaterimusic.org-----Nina Ricci Pancake Breakfast ..................................... 223-5951 --- Robert & Ellen Newhard Parent-Child Connect…...meganzupan@yahoo.com-------------------Megan Zupan kirazgorman@yahoo.com Parish Activities ……………………………………..221-0076 ------------- Ed & Laura Leahy Parish Council………………………………………...227-1948 ------------- Noe Ramon Ilano Prayer Shawl Ministry ................................ 226-8987 -------------------- Judy Horton Prayer Network........................................... 226-4053 ----------------- Nancy Vaughn R.C.I.A./R.C.I.T. ............................................ 227-1710 --------------- Msgr. Desmond saintkateriparish.com/rcia Respect Life……sktforlife@optonline.net------Annemarie R./Cathy D./Andrew H Spirit Wind Prayer Group……………………… 440-3519 --------------------- Pat Mackey Spiritual Life ................................................ 227-1710 --------------- Msgr. Desmond St. Vincent de Paul...................................... 227-7863 ------------------ Joyce Pfirman Support for Military Families ..................... 635-3623 --------- John & Ruth Recchia TLC Teen Group...914-708-7331...dpbell@optonline.net ---- Dave and Kathy Bell Teen Music Ministry………………………..nina.ricci@saintkaterimusic.org-Nina Ricci Ushers/Greeters ......................................... 677-6496 ----------------Anthony Cirone Vacation Bible School ................................. 226-8987 -------------------- Judy Horton Widows & Widowers Club ........................ 223-3097 ------------------------ -Joan Lee

THE POWER OF PRAYER If you would like to have your name, or know someone who has given permis-sion to have their name added to the prayer list, call Nancy Vaughn, 226-4053.

Please pray for those who are ill: Julie Borges, Denee DeVizio, William

Grafer, Jeffrey Hynard, Dariana Jamison, Frank Lavrigata, Kate Madigan, Patricia

and Kenneth McCabe, Joseph Pellino Please pray for our parishioners

serving in the military: Mark Baaden Jamie Babon, Michael

Baibagallo, Matthew Donnellan, Cory J. Espejo, Thomas Finn, Brandon Gonzalez,

Matthew Howard, Kenneth Jablecki, Zachery Kirchner, Joseph D. Nani,

Vincent Nichtern, Sean Suppo, James Tindall, Matthew Walsh

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday------December 19 9:00 am For All Parishioners Tuesday------December 20 9:00 am Jenn Hoade Wednesday-December 21 St. Peter Canisius 9:00 am Thomas Lawler By his family Thursday-----December 22 9:00 am O'Hare & Brennan Families By Pat & Bill Friday---------December 23 St. John of Kanty

9:00 am Albino Bailas By family Saturday-----December 24 9:00 am Frank Jablecki By the Mullin Family 4:00 pm John & Catherine Lee By Maura Lee Byrne 6:00 pm Joan Westfield (L) By Richard & Joan Midnight The Olson Family Sunday-------December 25 The Nativity Of The Lord 9:00 am Francis DiMaiolo By Maureen DiMaiolo & family10:30 am Deacon Ted Van De Ven By Judy 12:15 pm Brigid VanSlyck By Joan Waters-Leutz

PARISH ACTIVITIES Monday -----December 19

4 - 8:30 pm Confession Chapel 7:30 pm Adoration Chapel Tuesday -----December 20 10:00 am Parent-Child Connection F.F. Building: St. Therese 7:00 pm RCIT F. F. Building: St. Nicholas 7:00 pm BSA Ad Altare Dei F.F. Building: St. Francis 7:00 pm Spirit Wind Prayer Group Chapel 7:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry F.F. Building: St. Cecilia Wednesday -December 21 After 9am Mass Confessions Chapel 9:45 am Senior Stretch Class Church Meeting Room Thursday-----December 22 7:00 pm Adult Bible Study F.F. Building: St. Patrick

DECEMBER 25, 2016 CHRISTMAS LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church

Mass Lector Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers

Christmas Eve 4pm Msgr. Desmond

Tony Pulliam Angela Bava, Shari DeLucia, Diane

Maddock, Ann Mulvey, Geraldine Natale, Lorraine Travia, Robert Young

Peter Bodnar IV, Ryan Gleeson, Bobby McDevitt,

Grace Walker

Christmas Eve 6pm Fr. Michael

Noe Ramon Ilano Judy Horton, Ruth Recchia, Marie Sanchez,

Shirley Sullivan, Jim Werber Brian Sayah, Sarah Sokol,

Matthew Whitton

Christmas Eve Midnight Msgr. Desmond

Anthony Cirone Anthony Cirone, Lisa Coniglio, Judy Horton,

Sally Mastreani, TBD Ethan Coniglio, Caleb Duden,

Gabe Duden, Nadia Zerafa

Christmas Day 9am Fr. Michael

Dianne Chambers Jean Bartoes, Dave Borges, Rosealice D'Avanzo, Diana Schopen, TBD, TBD

TBD, TBD, TBD

Christmas Day 10:30am Msgr. Desmond

Carl Garofolo Jr. Angela Bava, Patty Mahoney, Betty Perrino

TBD, TBD Jakub Mlynarski, TBD, TBD

Christmas Day 12:15pm Fr. Michael

Michael Pasquarella Kathy Herlihy, Patrick Herlihy, Andrew

Humphreys, Maryanne Johnson Marissa Casey, Frank Casey,

Julia Pomeroy

LOW GLUTEN HOSTS Low gluten hosts are available for Communion at all weekend Masses

on Fr. Michael's line.

PARISH INCOME REPORT Last week's In-Pew Collection: $11,367.00 Last Year's In-Pew Collection: $11,591.00

Fourth Sunday Of Advent

2016 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE CONFESSIONS

Reconciliation Monday, December 19th 4:00 -8:30pm

Wednesday, December 21st After 9:00am Mass

MASSES CHRISTMAS EVE 4:00pm, 6:00pm and Midnight

MASSES CHRISTMAS DAY 9:00am, 10:30am and 12:15pm

MASSES NEW YEAR’S EVE 4:00 pm

MASSES NEW YEAR’S DAY 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:15pm

and 5:30pm

PLEASE NOTE Due to the holiday Mass

schedules, there will not be a New Year's Reception in the

Church Meeting Room this year.

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church Fourth Sunday Of Advent

We Extend The Blessings of the Christ Child, Mary His Mother, and Joseph, The Most

Holy Family upon all Our Parishioners and Families from the Clergy and Staff of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish

Monsignor Desmond O’Connor

Father Michael Achanyi Deacon Andrew Daubman

Deacon Robert Horton Deacon John McCormack

Mrs. Heidi Reale Mrs. Nina Ricci

Mr. Peter Krauss Mr. Stephen Piehler Mrs. Denise Casey

Mrs. Barbara Kierstead Mrs. Diane McCoach

To the Parish Family of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish:

God so loved the world, and each one of us, that He sent His Only Son into the world to bring us love, forgiveness and eternal life. Jesus was born into the Holy Family, blessing all family life. He is titled the Prince of Peace, Savior of the World, our Lord and King. In grati-tude for all Jesus has done for us we celebrate His Birth. This is a time of the year when families are called to gather together imitating the love and faith we witness in the Holy Family. As sons and daughters of Jesus through our Baptism we too, are called to bring His love, forgiveness and peace to all we encounter. So many are still in search of true meaning in life. May our Faith, Hope and Love in Christ bring them the true meaning of life. We want to thank you for all you do for our parish family. Your willingness to serve and

give of yourself in so many ways is a great example to all of us on the staff of the parish. On

behalf of myself, Father Michael Achanyi, our Deacons and Staff, we want to wish all of you a

Joyful, Loving and Christ-filled Christmas Season and New Year.

P.S.

I just want to thank all of you for your prayers, cards and gifts that you have given me for my total knee replacement surgery. I apologize for not being very visible in November and Decem-ber because of this.

Yours In Christ,

Msgr. Desmond O'Connor

TLC + TEENS LOVING CHRIST + TLC The tri-parish Youth Group meets after the 5:30 pm Mass at St. Kateri from 6:30 - 8 pm in the Church Meeting Room. Upcoming +TLC+ events:

Sunday, December 18th - Christmas Party Thursday, December 29th - Trip to NYC Sunday, January 8th - Pancake Breakfast Sunday, January 15th - General Meeting Sunday, January 29th - General Meeting

All high school teens are welcome. For +TLC+ news and forms, visit saintkateriparish.com/tlc-teen-group.

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church Fourth Sunday Of Advent

RCIA Class will resume January 5th. Merry Christmas. All are welcome. Visit saintkateriparish. .

ST. KATERI PARENT-CHILD CONNECTION This week we will have a Christmas celebration. Contact Megan Zupan at meganzupan@yahoo.com.

LIGHT HOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA CDS CD's are available to order at saintkateriparish.com. Call Dusty Maiolo at 845-590-1601.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS 4th Week of Advent

This week, all classes will be singing Christmas Carols in the Narthex of the church during the 2nd half-hour of each session. Parents are welcome to join us in singing (about 25 minutes)!

Christmas Office Hours Our office will be closed Friday, December 23rd - Monday, January 2nd. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd.

We pray that all of our Families have a Blessed Christmas! Church History for 8th Grade students

Monsignor Desmond will be conducting classes on Church History of the Middle Ages on January 11th and 12th in the Church Meeting Room from 6:30-8:00 pm. All 8th grade stu-dents must attend one of the scheduled classes, instead of going to their regularly scheduled class that week. Students who are exempt, those who attended the trip to NYC, will be notified in class prior.

ST. KATERI BIBLE STUDY The St. Kateri Bible Study meets every Thursday, 7-9 pm, in the Faith Formation Building. We are studying Scripture and its impact on Pope Francis' writings on the Corporal and Spir-itual Works of Mercy. For info, call Julie at 223-3658.

TRI-PARISH NEWS: ST. COLUMBA, ST. DENIS, ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA

8TH GRADE FAITH FORMATION STUDENTS Earn your Christian service hours. Please e-mail Mrs. Wen-dy Young at service10hours@aol.com

THE SILVER LININGS LEISURE CLUB The following activities should help to get us all in the mood for Christmas! Wednesday, December 21st, 28th: Senior Stretch, 9:45-10:30am in the St. Kateri Meeting Room. Thursday, December 22nd: Catholic Classics Book of the Month Club, 10-11am in the St. Kateri Meeting Room discuss-ing The Return of the Prodigal Son, by Henri Nouwen.

A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR: FORMED FORMED is an innovative online platform with free ac-cess to a wide range of top-quality faith formation resources from Bishop Robert Barron, the Augustine Institute, Father Michael Gaitley, Lighthouse Catholic Media, and youth min-istry, marriage ministry and more. A number of Spanish-language resources are also available. Have free access to video programs, movies, audio talks, electronic books, and downloadable workbooks at any time and on any device with an internet connection. Register at formed.org and en-ter code: ZHXWPZ. Check out December inspirational resources: the movie The Story of the Nativity, an Advent program, the audio God made Man, and the book Mary: God's Yes to Man.

BRINGING THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Consider "adopting" a family or child to provide Christmas gifts. We will match you with a family size and share their "wish list" of basic clothing items. If you or your family, friends or co-workers want to Adopt-a-Family, fill out the donor form on catholiccharities-dutchesscounty.org. Or, con-tact Mary Marshall at mary.marshall@archny.org, 452-1400 x4217 or Kim Whelly at kim.whelly@archny.org, 452-1400 x4263.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEWS Thank you for your continued prayers and support. This week, the pantry needs mustard, pepper, toothpaste, and deodorant. If you need assistance or want to be a member of SVDP, call 227-7863. The next meeting is Wednesday, Janu-ary 11th at 7 pm, Room 15 of the St. Denis-St. Columba School. Visit svdpfoodpantry.org.

ADVENT DAILY MASS AT NOON St. Columba Church will have daily Mass Monday-Friday at 7 am and 12 pm during Advent. Sign up for Flocknotes to receive notification.

MEN’S RETREAT St. Denis’ annual Men’s Retreat will be at Mt. Alvernia Retreat Center in Wappingers Falls January 13-15. It includes Mass, time for self-reflection, discussion topics and the sac-rament of Reconciliation. Join other men to strengthen your relationship with God. The retreat begins Friday evening with pizza and concludes with Mass and lunch on Sunday. To RSVP, contact Al at al.ohara@ieee.org or 227-5504. The cost of $175 includes all meals and is payable upon arrival. Leave a $25 deposit at the Rectory; include your name, address and phone number.

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church Fourth Sunday Of Advent

You are invited to the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Music Ministry Christmas Concert

Sunday December 18, 2016 2pm

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church

Come and listen to the songs of Christmas Featuring the Saint Kateri Music Ministry

Peter Krauss, Organist Nina Ricci, Director

Refreshments served following the concert

Admission is free!

MARIAPOLIS LUMINOSA NATIVITY DISPLAY Each Christmas, throughout the month of December, Mariapolis Luminosa in Hyde Park displays over 200 Nativity scenes from every continent in the world. People come annually, from near and far, to see this beautiful event and have said their visits have made their Christmas season more meaningful. Come see for yourself. The display runs from December 1-30, Sat-Sun 1-5 pm; Mon-Fri 2-5pm. Suggested donation is $5. For information, call 229-0230, X 127 or focolare.org/mariapolisluminosa/news