SAINT PATRICK

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 11th, 2016

26 Hunter Street Highland Mills, New York 10930

SERVED BY Rev. Charles S. Szivos, Pastor Rev. Joseph J. Tyrrell, Administrator Rev. Emmanuel Anyansi, Extern Deacon Paul Weireter Rev. Gerard P. Travers, Pastor Emeritus

THE SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST

Sunday Saturday Evening Anticipated Mass ......................5:30 PM Sunday Morning........ 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon

Weekday Monday thru Saturday.................................................9:00 AM

Holy Days of Obligation Vigil Mass ...........................................................................5:30 PM Holy Day......................................................9:00 AM & 7:30 PM

ROSARY: Recited Monday thru Saturday after 9:00 AM Mass

NOVENA: Every Monday morning after the 9:00 AM Mass the Miraculous Medal Novena is prayed.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION: Every First Friday after the 9:00 AM Mass until 11:00 AM concluding with Benediction.

PARISH OFFICE Located in the Parish Center next to the C.C.D. Office….928-6027 928-2982 - fax Monday thru Thursday....................... 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM Friday ................................................................9:30 to 11:30 AM

PARISH RECTORY 26 Hunter Street...........................................................928-9219

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM....................928-6688 928-2982 - fax

YOUTH GROUP....................................….928-6688/928-6027

Saint Patrick Parish is a Christian community of disciples in the Roman Catholic tradition, called by Jesus, united in Eucharistic worship and growing in faith, hope and love. Nourished through the sacraments and strengthened by God’s transforming love, we are empowered to know the gospel message and to bear witness to others. As Christian stewards, we are thankful for God’s many gifts and we commit ourselves to share our time, talent and treasure in Christ-like service within our parish com-munity and beyond. We seek God’s blessing and guidance to be faithful to this mission.

MISSION STATEMENT

THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Confessions are heard on Saturday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:15 PM and anytime upon reasonable request. THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Second & fourth Sundays at 1:00 PM. Expectant parents may contact the parish office to arrange for the baptism seminar class on the third Thursday of every month. The class is held in the Religious Education Building, Room 7 at 7:30 PM. Adults are baptized and confirmed at the Easter Vigil after completing the stages of the Rite of Christian Initiation. RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: A process for those who wish to enter the Catholic Faith, or for present Catholic individuals who after being baptized need to receive the sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. For more information, please call our Parish Office. THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Since Catholic marriage requires a time of preparation, arrangements should begin at least six months before the proposed date of the wedding to allow for the Marriage Preparation Program and Natural Family Planning (NFP). PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: If you are planning to enter the hospital for surgery, experiencing a prolonged or serious illness, or home-bound, call the parish office to arrange for the sacraments of recon-ciliation, communion and anointing at home. Communal anointing of the sick is celebrated at Mass during the Advent and Lenten seasons. WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS: The Saint Patrick faith community warmly welcomes you! Please introduce yourself to the celebrant of the mass you are attending as you leave the church so that, on behalf of the entire community, you may be welcomed. You can register at the parish office and receive any information needed from the office receptionist.

T H E R O M A N C A T H O L I C C H U RC H O F

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TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MASS INTENTIONS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 7:30 For the People of the Parish 9:00 Calvin Mercer By Bob & Peggy Kwiatkowski 10:30 Victims of 9/11/01 and Their Families 12:00 Joan Centore By The AmmiratoFamily MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 9:00 Dante Ferreti By The Kelly Family TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 9:00 William Rivers By Noreem McKiernan WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 9:00 Barbara Golden By Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Petrocelli THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 9:00 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 9:00 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

9:00 5:30 Eileen Diaz By Jackson & Jerry McCoy

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 7:30 For the People of the Parish 9:00 Mary Frances Decker By Frank & Pat Reynolds 10:30 Paul Furey By Dara Santoro 12:00

There are masses still available, for the remainder of 2016. Please call or come by the office for more information. (845) 928-6027.

Parish Office Hours

Please stop by the parish office for all your related needs. Our office hours are as follows: Parish: Monday – Thursday from 9:30am to 3:00pm Rel. Ed.: Monday – Thursday from 10:00am – 2:00pm

Closed on Fridays You may also call: Parish Office at: (845)928-6027 or Religious Ed. Office at: (845)928-6688

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

First Reading: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14 God became very angry with the Israelites for worshiping a molten calf and making sacrifices to it. The people had so quickly violated his commandments that he planned to destroy them. But Moses pleaded with God for mercy and God relented. Second Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Paul considered himself a former blasphemer and persecutor, and expressed his gratitude for the mercy Jesus showed him. Paul felt that he was a perfect example of Jesus' patience toward sinners and his desire to reconcile them with God. Gospel: Luke 15:1-32 The Pharisees grew angry because of the Jesus' compassion toward sinners. In response, Jesus tells of a son who squandered his inheritance, then returned to his father and asked to be treated as a hired hand. The father rejoiced, angering his older and more obedient son. The father explained that everything he owned belonged to his older son; but he had to rejoice for the son who was lost and had been found.

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COLLECTIONS

22nd Sunday-Ordinary Time September 4, 2016 $ 3,949.00 September 6, 2015 $ 4,246.50 Attendance: 492 Envelope Users: 154

Orange County

Consecrated Religious Recognition

Holy Name of Mary – Assumption Church 89 Union Street, Montgomery, New York

Sunday, September 25, 2016

4:00 pm Vespers Reception to follow

THOUGHTS ON THE 9/11 CROSS

IN OUR CHURCH You may notice a small cross in the back of the

church. A responder and St. Pat’s parishioner, Mike Hanson, made it out of metal from the Twin Towers. The metal reminds us of the tragedy 15 years ago, and the fact that it is a cross reminds us of what our response, as Christians, should be.

A Franciscan priest, named Fr. Brian Jordan, was very active in the post 9/11 Ground Zero community. He tells the funny story of a high school football game in which he recovered a ball, that was fumbled, and ran for the goal line. Filled with adrenaline, he ran as hard as he could and left everyone behind. Only later did he realize that he had crossed the wrong goal line. Somehow, in the confusion, he got turned around and did not realize he was running in the wrong direction.

Reflecting on 9/11, it is important that we not get turned around, run in the wrong direction and carry the ball for the enemy. More often than not, terrorists win if they change us, make us more like them. The only way we can truly win is to remember who we are, stay rooted in our convictions and act in accordance with our God-given nature. The Amish in Pennsylvania and the Emanuel AME congregation, in Charleston, SC, are excellent examples.

Ten years ago, the Amish community of Nickel Mines, in Lancaster, PA, was rocked by the murder of five girls and the wounding of five more. The response of the Amish community was a model of Christian behavior. They did not seek revenge or blame the family of the murderer. On the contrary, they spoke of forgiveness, went to mourn with the family of the murderer and even attended his funeral. They remembered who they were and God's design for Christian living.

In a similar fashion, the Emanuel AME community knew that angry protest was what Dylann Roof hoped for, in his murder-suicide, in 2015. They responded as Christians and foiled his plan to start a race war.

Neither the Emanuel AME, nor the Amish, gave in to the temptation to respond with anger and revenge. They acted in a manner consistent with their belief in Jesus, who preached mercy and forgiveness. So, as we pass the 9/11 cross, let us remember all the victims, celebrate the courage of the responders and pray for a peaceful future.

Fr. Joe

9/11 Memorial Ceremony

will be held at the Highland Mills Fire Department

Route 32 Highland Mills, N.Y. September 11 at 6:00 pm

St. Patrick’s Religious Education News

*Religious Education Registration for 2016-17 is open.

Classes will begin on Sept. 18th with an Open House. WE ARE STILL IN NEED of 3rd and 6th grade teachers for Wednesdays. If you would like to volunteer, or be placed on a substitute teacher’s list, please call or stop by the Religious Ed office for more information. Marie Kiely (845) 928-6688.

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ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY NEWS

If you are interested in helping out with the altar linens, please contact Debbie Caldwell. Altar Rosary Society holds meetings every first Saturday, after 9am Mass, following the Rosary. We are looking for new members to enlighten our ministry to the Blessed Virgin Mary. All who may be willing to serve, please contact Debbie Caldwell at 928-7681.

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ADULT BIBLE STUDY

The Adult Bible Study has resumed regular sessions. We meet every other Thursday. Our next session will be on Sept. 22. We will be discussing Lesson 9 of Isaiah, Chapters 47-50. As always, newcomers are always welcome. We will meet from 7:30 until 9:00pm in Rm. 10 of the Religious Education Building.

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St. Patrick’s RCIA

RCIA will be re-forming in the fall. If you have any questions, would like more information or to register, in any capacity, for the RCIA, please call: Mike Manza @ (845) 541-1527.

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AA MEETINGS

Every Monday, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm and Wednesday, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm and 7:45 pm – 8:45 pm, Double Meeting, in the Lower Church Hall.

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Knights of Columbus

The newly formed Knights of Columbus Council now has over 40 members and counting. Look for us at upcoming Masses and around the Village. We will be visible and active within our Parish and Community. If you are a catholic male, over the age of 18, and would like to get involved with your Parish and Community, please contact Vic Ferrarelli at (845) 325-6207. The Knights of Columbus meets every third (3rd) Tuesday, at 8:00pm, in the church basement meeting room of St. Patrick’s Church 448 Rt. 32 Highland Mills, NY. We hope to see you as we start to plan some exciting events.

St. Patrick’s Religious Ed.

Shamrocks Program

St. Patrick’s Religious Education has a fanastic program called Shamrocks. This program was designed for children with special needs who would like to develop and grow in Jesus faith and His love. If you have a child with special needs and would like to join our program, or would like more detailed information, please call Marie Kiely at the Religious Ed. Office (845) 928-6688 . Spaces are limited. Volunteers and teachers are also needed.

Highland Mills Food Pantry

Please place an item, or more, in the basket at our church entrance. The Highland Mills Methodist Church is open Fridays from 11am – 12 noon for people to receive food packages. The pantry serves between 30-40 Woodbury families every week. For more information, call 928-6177.

In Need Of…

Is your child in need a of a tutor? Female parishioner with Master’s Degree will meet with your child , in your home. Cost is $35/hour. Tutor available for students grades 1-12 in th following subjects: Reading, Science, Biology, History, General Science, Geometry and Algebra. For more info please call Mary Jo (845)783-4295, leave message with name and number.

********* After School Child Care Provider Available. Parishioner available to take children off the bus and remain with them at your home until parent arrives. Will help with homework. $12/hour. For more info please email Betsy at parishoutreach@gmail.com

********* Refrigerator Needed. Single woman looking for a free standard size, 21cubic feet or larger, refrigerator. We will help to pick it up and deliver it to the person in need. Please contact Betsy at parishoutreach@gmail.com

********* A meal train has been established for the Taveras Family of 18 Cindy Lane, Highland Mills. The mother of five dealing with a very serious illness. For more info please visit the following: https://mealtrain.com/8976w5

Woodbury Lions Club Annual Community Yard Sale

Saturday, September 17th, 2016

10:00am – 3:30pm / RAIN OR SHINE

St. Patrick’s Church Parking Lot Route 32 & Hunter Street, Highland Mills

40 Sellers/Vendors and food will be on site. All proceeds will go back into our Community!

Come join us for a fun day of Treasure Hunting and getting together with your neighbors. You’re sure to find something special for yourself or your family! Sellers/Vendors: Register early. You get two (2) parking spaces. Cost is $25 if received before Sept. 10th / $35 if postmarked and received after Sept. 10th. For an application, call Doug at (845) 928-2226 or Bob at (845) 928-9586. Woodbury Lions Club Reserves the Right to Deny an Application

Woodbury Lions Club – Serving our community since 1962

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Catholic Cruise

Western Caribbean November 13–20, 2016

Come and sail away on a 7night Western Caribbean Cruise with Father John Boyhan, on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam, leaving Fort Lauderdale. Ports of call include: Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Cruiseline Private Island) / George Town, Grand Cayman / Cozumel, Mexico / Key West, Florida. Prices begin at $1767 for two passengers, including all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass offered. Deposits of only $350 pp, will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For further information or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at (860)399-1785 / Doug@CatholicCruises and Tours.com. The apostleship of the Sea of the Unites States of America (AOS-USA) is pleased to confirm alliance wherein Catholic Cruises and Tours (CC&T) will source all of their priests for cruises and tours through AOS-USA.

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Irish Dance Classes

Early-McLoughlin Dance School AOH Hall in Mountainville

First Presbyterian Church of Goshen

Classes will resume in the Cornwall location-AOH Hall in Mountainville-on September 12. Goshen classes will begin in October-Wednesday evenings-at the First presbyterian Church. Beginners class starts at 5:00pm. For more information or to register, please call James Early at (845) 942-5221.

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Pallotine Sisters Fall Bible Study Queen of Apostles Center

98 Harriman Heights Road, Monroe, N.Y. 10950 Every Tuesday, Sept. 27 thru Nov. 1, 2016

10:00am- 11:45am

We will be studying Luke: The Good News of God’s Mercy. Sponsored by the Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallotines). Donation is $10.00 (includes cost of book). For more information or to register in advance (recommened), contact Barbara Ashcroft at (845) 492-5076.

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The Rachel Ministry

At the Marian Shrine in Stony Point Lomagno Hall- Adjacent to the Shrine Church

The Rachel Ministry meets every third (3rd) Monday of the month, starting on January 18th. It was created to provide help and support to those who have lost a baby at birth or prior to birth. For more information, call Eileen Peterson at (845)492-6709 or Betty Golemba at (845)271-3344 or (914)450-4759.

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Adoption – China Support Group

Children in China need homes. More boys available than girls. Older parents and single women welcome. For more information call Barbara Salvesen at (845) 623-5277.

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Worldwide Marriage Encounter

For more information go to: www.wwme.org or call toll free: 1-877-NYS-WWME ext. 3.

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Ministry to Separated and Divorced Catholics This is a support group for separated and divorced Catholics which meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Rectory Meeting Room os St. John’s Church, 71 Murray Avenue, Goshen, N.Y. For more information, please contact Helen at (845) 563-0604.

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