SAINT PATRICK

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 27, 2015

26 Hunter Street Highland Mills, New York 10930

SERVED BY Rev. Charles S. Szivos, Pastor Rev. Robert Ginel, 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 Sat-urday 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.

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HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

MASS INTENTIONS

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2015 7:30 For the People of the Parish 9:00 Elizabeth McDermott By Bernadette McDermott 10:30 Marie & Thomas Joyce By Family 12:00 Joseph Nasuta By Hieronim Rudzinski & Family MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2015 9:00 Loretta Curran By Patty Hayden TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2015 9:00 Angelo Zambetti By Wife, Lucille Zambeti WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2015 9:00 Kornetka Family By Family THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2015 9:00 Joseph Santoro By Wife 5:30 John A. Sabini III By Family FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 9:00 Anthony Martin By Wife, Pat & Family 12:00 John A. Sabini III By Family SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2016

9:00 Catherine C. Torrisi By Husband & Sons 5:30 Deceased Members of the the Mistretta Family By Quigley Family

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2016 7:30 For the People of the Parish 9:00 Nancy Reeves By The Family 10:30 Paul J. Weireter By Amy & Erich Tusch 12:00 Stanislawa Rudzinski By Hieronim Rudzinski & Family

HYMNS FOR THIS WEEKEND

Entrance: Angels We Have Heard on High BB-81 Preparation of the Gifts: O Little Town of Bethlehem BB-101 Communion Chant: What Child Is This BB-109 Communion Chant 2: Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming BB-93

Sending Forth: Go, Tell It on trhe Mountain BB-98

HYMNS FOR January 1st

Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God

Entrance: The Snow Lay on the Ground BB-97 Preparation of the Gifts: Hail Mary: Gently Woman BB-711 Communion Chant: The First Noel BB-108 Communion Chant 2: Silent Night, Holy Night BB-92

Sending Forth: Good Christians, All, Rejoice BB-100

DECEMBER 27, 2015

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

First Reading: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Sirach emphasizes the importance of honoring one’s parents. He explains that spiritual riches will come to those who are kind to their mother and father. Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-21 Paul advises us to treat each other with kindness and mercy and to forgive as God forgives us. His words remind families to always love and respect one another and let Christ’s peace reign in their hearts and in their homes. Gospel: Luke 2:41-52 When Jesus was twelve years old, the Holy Family traveled to Jerusalem to celebrate the feast. Jesus did not return with the company. Instead, he stayed in Jerusalem, sitting among the teachers while amazing them with his understanding and questions. When found by his concerned parents, Jesus reminded them that he must be in the house of his Father. Returning together, Mary kept these things in her heart.

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From the desk of Fr. Ginel The Feast of Christmas is one of those feasts whose celebration extends beyond, as a result of the Incarnation of the Eternal Son of God. Today’s Feast of the Holy Family is one such example. When listening to the reading from Sirach, we can appreciate his emphasis on the fourth Commandment, which God gave to Moses. Such behavior towards one’s parents carries with it the result of God’s blessings. It is the only Commandment which does so: “Honor your father and mother that you may have long life in the land which the Lord, your God, is giving you.” Viewing Jesus’ conduct in the Gospel today, we can see his response to his mother’s concern for his safety, as well as his causing her and his foster father, Joseph, sorrow. Now that he was considered fit to discuss with other adults the word of God, he had “to be in his Father’s house”. Nevertheless, returning with them, he submitted to their authority. The son of God, Jesus, with the fullness of his identity realized, places himself under human authority! Can we do less? Would we frown to place ourselves under the authority of God, He who placed Himself under ours unto death? In St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians his teaching on kindness, mercy and forgiveness in our relationships is at the heart of Christ’s gospel message of love. Our treatment of each other is clearly expressed by the child Jesus’ response to his earthly family. It sets before us an ideal example for us to emulate, lives which reflect love and action. It will be the basis of Jesus own life and the result in the outpouring of his love and peace in our own hearts and homes. As the New Year approaches, May the love and peace of God our Father and the Lord, Jesus Christ, and the presence of the Holy Spirit be in our hearts and homes.

On behalf of Fr. Charlie Szivos, Fr. Emmanuel Anyansi, and myself, Fr. Ginel, we extend to all a blessed New Year!

St. Patrick’s

Religious Education News

The Religious Ed. Office/School will be closed from Wed. Dec. 23, 2015 to Sun. Jan. 3, 2016 Classes will resume on Mon., January 4th. Have a beautiful Christmas season and many happy, healthy wishes for the New Year. For more information, please call the office at (845) 928-6688.

ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY NEWS

The Rosary Altar 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.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

Our last meeting of the year was on Dec. 16th. Our gathering was an awesome party. We will resume our study on or about March 3rd, after the coldest part of the winter is over. A very happy Christmas and New Year to all!

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.

St. Patrick’s RCIA

Do you know someone interested in entering into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church? Were you or someone you know baptized as a Roman Catholic but did not receive the sacraments of Holy Eucharist or Confirmation? Have you been wishing for a fuller understanding of all that the Catholic Church believes and teaches to be true? Please join us for one of our meetings of the RCIA program, Sundays, at 9 am, at the Parish Center (Rel. Ed. Build.) in Rm. 10. Support is also needed in the roles of sponsors for candidates, team members, and hospitality (donating and setting up coffee and pastries on a rotating basis). For more information, questions or to register in any capacity for the RCIA, please call: Mike Manza @ (845)541-1527 or Father Charlie at (845)928-6027.

Christmas & New Year’s Schedule 2015

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Monday, December 21st

3:00 pm – 9:00 pm &

Thursday, December 24th 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Advent Mass:

9:00 am

Christmas Masses:

Thursday, December 24th, Christmas Eve:

4:00 pm 6:00 pm (Children’s Mass)

10:00 pm (Choir)

Friday, December 25th, Christmas Day: 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm

Octave Week of Christmas:

Saturday & Monday through Thursday:

9:00 am Mass

New Year’s Masses:

Thursday, December 31st, New Year’s Eve: 9:00 am 5:30 pm

Friday, January 1st, New Year’s Day:

9:00 am 12:00 pm

An Altar Server Calling

In the coming weeks, a training/re-training meeting will be scheduled. If you are an Altar Server or would like to become an Altar Server, please call the parish office at (845)928-6027 to sign-up or for more information.

Highland Mills Food Pantry

Please place an item, or more, in the basket at our church entrance. The Highland Miolls 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

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

“Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son.” Take time to listen to your spouse and to God on a Worldwide Marriage Enounter Weekend. For more information go to: www.wwme.org or call toll free: 1-877-NYS-WWME ext. 3

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

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 of St. John’s Church, 71 Murray Avenue, Goshen, N.Y. For more information, please contact Helen at (845) 563-0604.

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.

Prayer for the Unborn

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn child, that you I have spiritually adopted, who life is in danger of abortion. (Please4 offer this prayer daily for the unborn.)

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