Holy cross & St. Patrick church - Jan, 28, 2018

Holy Cross and St. Patrick Church

Callicoon NY and Lond Eddy NY Holy Eucharist

Mon– Tue / Fri –Sat - 8.30 am in Holy Cross Church Thursday - 7.00 pm in Holy Cross Church Saturday vigil Mass - 4.30 pm in Holy Cross Church Sunday morning mass - 11.00 am in Holy Cross Church Sunday morning mass - 08.30 am in St. Patrick Church

Adoration: Mon-Tue / Fri– Sat - 08.00-8.30 am in Holy Cross

Confession - Saturday 4.00-4.30 pm in Holy Cross Church

Reach us via:

9719, State Route 97 Callicoon—NY—12723

Phone: 845-887-5450 www.holycrosscallicoon.org

FB: Holycross StPatrick

Active Participation in Liturgy

Mother Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that fully conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations which is demanded by the very nature of the litur-

gy. Such participation by the Christian people as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a redeemed people (1 Pet. 2:9; cf. 2:4-5), is their right and duty by reason of their

baptism.

(The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy , No 14)

Faith Formation: Our parish now has access

to adult faith formation resources on the in-

ternet. It is called FORMED. To access the site type into your search engine: Google,

Yahoo, etc.: www.formed.org. The site will

ask you to enter the parish’s access code.

Our parish’s code is: WWV83Z.

Five ways to prepare yourself for Sunday mass 1. First and foremost, you have to go to Mass every week. It’s not going to be very beneficial for you if you’re only going when you feel like it. I know you are busy, we all are. But you wouldn’t miss a meal just because you were busy. If you don’t feed yourself you are going to go hungry. Make a commitment to yourself, your family, and to God that you will go to Mass every Sunday. You could even make it your New Year’s resolution. 2. The great thing about the readings at Mass is that you can look them up in advance. Our liturgy follows a three-year cycle that walks us through the entire Bible. But one problem I’ll admit is that sometimes it’s difficult to hear or even understand the readings. Not to blame the lector, but sometimes you just can’t hear them. Then you leave Mass feeling unfed. That’s why I recommend you read the readings ahead of time. You can look them up on the liturgical calendar. Not only will you feel more prepared at Mass having made yourself familiar with the readings, but you will also get to know God through the scripture and learn how to navigate the Bible. 3. Once you have read the readings you should also reflect on their meaning. Sometimes God’s voice is very clear, but other times not so much. If you are reading and reflecting with your family, then discuss and share your thoughts and insights. How is God speaking to you through these passages? If you still have trouble you can find reflections on the readings to help you grasp the meaning and relate them to your daily life. I also recommend subscribing to The Word Among Us or Magnificat, which are small publications that contain not only the readings for each day of the month, but also a sort of mini-homily that will help you to reflect on the readings. Both of these are available in print form and digital form. 4. Would you arrive late to a dinner date? Of course not. Well the same applies when you are going to Mass. Make it a habit to arrive 10-15 minutes early. Remember, you are coming out of a noisy world and you need to be able to leave all of that behind to be with the Lord. It takes a few minutes for most people to do this. Fix your eyes on the crucifix or slip into the adoration chapel and just sit in silence for a few mo-ments. You will find it to be much easier to focus during the Mass when you’re not thinking about what’s for lunch or who is winning the game. 5. After you’ve cleared your mind of all distractions, talk to God. After all, that is the reason you are at Mass, right? Ask Him for His guidance, that He may speak to you during the Mass and fill you with His grace, mercy, and love. You can’t be filled unless you have opened yourself to receive. Offer your open heart and mind to the Lord. Then continue to pray throughout the Mass. The Mass is a prayer after all. Ask for forgiveness from your sins, listen to God speak to you in the readings and through the priest, offer your-self to Him, and give thanks that He has so freely and humbly given Himself to you in the Eucharist.

How do you prepare yourself for Mass on Sunday?

Jan 27th— Feb 04th 2018

Jan 27th - Saturday - Weekday 4.30 pm + Joe Gaschler by Helen Gaschler Jan 28th– Sun– Fourth Sunday in ordinary time 8.30 am - 11.00 am - (L) George Controy by Lucille Williams Jan 29th - Mon - Weekday 8.30 am - (L) Leidiene Jan 30th - Tue - Weekday 8.30 am - The intentions of Arockia Xavier Jan 31st - Wed– St. John Bosco, Priest No mass Feb, 01st - Thu– Weekday 7.00 Pm -+ Leuda Raimunda by Colares Family Feb, 02nd - Fri– The presentation of the Lord 8.30 am - (L) Leidiene Colares Feb, 03rd - First Saturday 8.30 am– For sick 4.30 pm - Feb, 04th - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary time 8.30 am - Arlyne meyer Lusk by Frank & Kathy Geosists 11.00 am - Dear brothers, you can take up the masses

for your beloved ones even in this month. Those who wishes to take up the masses, please do come and speak with Fr. Joseph. Each mass intention $15 only!!!

January 28th 2018

With peace and Love Fr Joseph Raj MMI and Dn. John Lyttle

+18452481327 - Imessage and whatsapp

Practice Charity

Dear brethren, we accept non-perishable food packages which are collected in the basket at the entrance of our Church. Please do feel free to share. Let us share the blessings of God with those who are in need. God bless us and our generous hearts.

Bible Study When : Every Monday

Time : 11.00 am Where: Rectory ( Holy Cross Church)

Fuel Collection As we are in one of the heavy cold weather, we expect you all to extend your hand to keep our church comfortable during the year. The enve-lopes are kept at the entrance. Those of you who wish to contribute, please take the envelopes and return them at the last Sunday of this month that is on Jan, 28th, 2018. Thank you for your contribution to our Church.

“The more one does what is good, the freer one becomes. There is no true freedom except in the service of what is good and just. The choice to disobey and do evil is an abuse of freedom and leads to ‘the slavery of sin.’(cf. Rom

Prayer Requests

G. Rosenberger, P. J. McCarthy, J. Gottesmann,

T. Capuano, , H. Rieger, K. Eschenberg, J. Fee-

ley, R.&J. Sauve, M. Roche, R. Knack, Ron

Rhodes JR, Dan Buddenhagen, Rita Rasmus-

sen, and Brenda Long, Thomas Kaufmann,

Mary Ann.

Third Sunday in Ordinary time Offering

Sunday Collection $ 1200.00 Thank you for your generosity !!!