St. Columba Roman Catholic Church

St. Columba
Roman Catholic Church
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 13, 2016
Rev. Michael P. McLoughlin, Pastor
Rev. Christopher Argano, Parochial Vicar
Deacons:
William Alvarado
John Reilly
Warren Testa
Parish Manager: Mr. Gary Bartilucci
Parish Council Chair: Mr. Dennis McCormack
Parish Trustees: Mr. Keith Slade
Mrs. Mary Theresa Soyka
Office Manager: Mrs. Laura Brady
Administrative Assistants: Mrs. Anne Camilleri
Mrs. Carol Garvey
Bookkeeper:
Mrs. Mary Gallagher
P.O. Box 428 835 Route 82
Hopewell Jct., NY 12533
Rectory: 845- 227 - 8380
Fax: 845- 227 - 8390
Parish website: www.stcolumbaonline.org
Rectory Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9am to 4pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
“Love God, Serve Others”
Weekly Mass Schedule
Saturday: 8:00am, 5:30pm (Vigil Mass)
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am and 12:00 noon
3rd Sunday 9:00am - Student Mass (Young People’s Homily)
Tri-Parish
Sunday: 5:00pm Spanish Mass @ St. Denis, 5:30pm Mass @ St. Kateri
Drop your St. Columba envelope in the collection, it will be returned to
St. Columba!
Monday to Friday: 7:00am
Confessions: Saturday: 8:30am to 9:00am
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Baptisms: Sundays at 1:15pm by appointment. Call Deacon Alvarado at
Rectory to make arrangements. Godparent & Sponsor forms are available
after any weekend Mass. Please see parish priest. Candidates should be
registered at St. Columba, have completed their initiation and follow Church
teaching regarding Marriage.
Matrimony: Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in advance.
Please call the Rectory and make an appointment with a parish priest.
Anointing of the Sick: Please speak with a parish priest after any Mass. In an
emergency, please call the Rectory at any time.
Vocations: Are you interested in becoming a priest, deacon or a religious
sister? We would be most happy to speak with you. Please call the Rectory.
Miraculous Medal Novena: Mondays following the 7am Mass.
“Woman, where are they?
Has no one condemned you?”
She replied, “No one, sir.”
Then Jesus said, “Neither do I
condemn you. Go, and from
now on do not sin any more.”
Eucharistic Adoration: Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm with: Divine Mercy
Chaplet at 3pm, Rosary at 7pm and Night Prayer and Benediction at 8:45pm.
St. Columba School of Religious Education
P.O. Box 368
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Office: 845-221-4900
Office Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9am - 3pm
Grades: 1 - 5: Tues., Weds., Thurs. : 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Grades: 1 - 8: Sat.: 9:00am - 10:30am
Grades: 6 - 8: Tues., Wed.: 7:00pm - 8:30pm OR
Thursday: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Website: www.stcolumbaonline.org
Director: Sister Marie Pappas, CR
St. Denis - St. Columba School
P.O. Box 368
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Office: 845-227-7777
Fax: 845-226-8470
Email: info@stcolumba.net
Website: www.stcolumba.net
Celebrating 50 years of Excellence in Catholic Education
Principal: Sister Kathleen Marie Gerritse, CR
Mass Intentions for the Week
Sunday, March 13 - Fifth Sunday of Lent
7:30am - For All Parishioners
9:00am - Niall & deceased members of the Heraty Family
by Vincent, Julie & Boys
10:30am - Anna & Dan Young by Ruth Young
12:00pm - For the Intentions of Fr. Michael McLoughlin in
Celebration as he is Installed as our third Pastor
Monday, March 14
7:00am - For the Intentions of Joseph & Joni Aveni & Family
by Esther Zumbo
ST. COLUMBA PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
St. Columba parish is a Catholic community striving to be a visible
witness of God’s loving presence among us. Called by Baptism and
centered in the Eucharist, it is our common purpose to know God, to
live and love as Jesus did and to serve others. We value each
person and draw from our diverse talents to grow and to respond to
the ever - changing needs of our community. All are welcome!
MEMORIALS
This week the ROSE will be in for the Intentions of
St. Columba Parishioners
This week the LAMP will burn for the Intentions of
Janice Prostak
Tuesday, March 15
7:00am - In Thanksgiving for Family Blessings
by Deacon Warren & Elizabeth Testa
OUR LADY OF FATIMA
This week the Statue of Our Lady will be enthroned in the
homes of: Rosemary Thorn and
Evelyn Goetz
If you would like to have the statue visit your home please
call Suzanne D’Agostino at 227 - 2307.
Wednesday, March 16
7:00am - William James Culkin by the Martin Family
Thursday, March 17 - St. Patrick
7:00am - Patrick Baker, Jr. by his Family
Friday, March 18 - St. Cyril of Jerusalem
7:00am - In Honor of St. Joseph
Saturday, March 19 - St. Joseph, Spouse of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
8:00pm - Thomas Scott by his wife Ann Scott
5:30pm - For the Intentions of Mary Jo Kraus by Mom & Dad
TRAVELING IMAGE OF THE DIVINE MERCY
To honor the Divine Mercy in our Parish, we have the
Pilgrim Image of the Divine Mercy to visit the families of our
Parish. If you would like to have the image visit your home,
please contact the Rectory at 227-8380. This week the
Image has been visiting the home of:
The de Asis Family
Sunday, March 20 - Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
7:30am - For All Parishioners
9:00am - Ed & Anne McHugh by The McHugh, Brennan,
Chiarulli & DeLillo Families
10:30am - Patricia Ryan by Ruth Young
12:00pm - For the Living & Deceased members of the Lequar
& Taurence Families by Bob & Marcy Taurence
WEEKLY
March 2 - 3, 2016
$15,164.00
February 28 - March 1, 2015
$15,142.50
Second Collection
$4,242.00
50/50
Gerri DiNotte - $55
Congratulations!
Attendance
March 2 - 3 2016
2,587
BAPTISMS
We congratulate the
parents and families of the
children who were born again in
the new life of Christ, and who
became a part of our parish
family through the sacrament of
Baptism.
Ryan Anthony MacFarland
Emily Sloan McCorkell
Please pray for our recently deceased
parishioners, family & friends.
Margaret Vaughn
Denise DiMattia
Jennifer Bixby
Sister Marie McGillicuddy
CARDINAL’S STEWARDSHIP APPEAL 2016
Parish Goal - $110,500.00
Pledged as of March 4th - $49,976.00
Number of Gifts - 146
Average Gift - $342.30
God bless you for your generosity!
(Note: Does not include “In Pew” weekend)
PARISH NEWS:
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, March 20
Saturday Vigil - 5:30pm
Sunday - 7:30am, 9:00am
10:30am, 12:00 noon
Holy Monday - March 21
Morning Mass at 7:00am
Reconciliation (Confessions) 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Holy Tuesday - March 22
Morning Mass at 7:00am
Chrism Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral - 4:00pm
All are Welcome!
Holy Thursday, March 24
Tenebrae - 9:00am - at St. Denis
Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7:00pm
Adoration until Midnight in the School
Good Friday, March 25
Day of fasting and abstinence from meat
Tenebrae - 9:00am at St. Columba
Children’s Stations of the Cross - 12:00pm Noon
Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion - 3:00pm
Stations of the Cross with Veneration of
the Cross - 7:00pm
Holy Saturday, March 26
Tenebrae - 9:00am at Saint Kateri
Blessing of the Easter Foods - 10:30am
Easter Vigil - 7:30pm (No 5:30pm Mass)
FATHER MICHAEL’S INSTALLATION
Fr. Michael will formally be installed as the third Pastor
of St. Columba Parish TODAY (Sunday), March 13 at
12:00 noon. Msgr. James Sullivan, Dean of the Dutchess
County Vicariate will preside.
The next meeting of the St. Joseph’s Men’s Group
will be on Saturday, March 19th at 7am
in the School Cafeteria.
RECONCILIATION MONDAY - March 21, 2016
3:00PM - 9:00PM
Come celebrate God’s mercy. It’s a great thing to hear about God’s
merciful love. It’s even better to experience it personally! No matter how
long it may have been since your last confession - weeks, years or even
decades, there is no time like the start of Holy Week to know the mercy
of God in the Sacrament of Penance. Seize this moment of grace at the
start of Holy Week. Bring a friend. Reminder: There are no confessions
on Holy Thursday, Good Friday or Holy Saturday!
Thanks to your generosity, parishioners of St. Columba are now
sponsoring over 100 children in third world countries. May God
bless you for your many sacrifices on their behalf!
EASTER SUNDAY - March 27
7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am
and 12:00 noon
CONFESSIONS
Every Saturday 8:30 - 9:00am & 4:00 - 5:00pm
RECONCILIATION MONDAY- March 21st
3:00 - 9:00pm
No Confessions on Holy Thursday, Good Friday,
Holy Saturday
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY - April 3
3:00pm Devotions and Confessions
Our Youth Group will go
on a Midnight Run this
Friday, March 18th. We
will meet at the school
cafeteria at 7pm and
depart for NYC at
8:15pm. Drivers may
still be needed.
Call Fr. Michael for
more information.
STATIONS of the CROSS
Are prayed every Friday
of Lent at
7:00pm in the Church
PARISH NEWS:
CATHOLIC CHARITIES DINNERs
Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange County is honoring our
former Pastor, Bishop Dominick Lagonegro, at their 10th Annual Celebration
of Charities Dinner on April 14 at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor. Would
you be interested in putting together a table from St. Columba with
Father Michael? The cost is $100.00 per person. See Fr. Michael for
more information or email rectory@stcolumbaonline.com
Our own Catholic Charities Community Services of Dutchess County will be
holding their First Annual Dinner on June 9. Father Michael will organize a
table from St. Columba. More information soon. Save the Date!
We will need to purchase some items for
the Run. Would you like to make a
donation? Put it in an envelope marked
“Midnight Run” and drop it into the
collection basket at Church. Thank you!
Sponsored by: Ignite Catholic Young Adults
Friday, March 18th; 7:30pm - 10pm
We will meet at Mount St. Mary’s College. The evening
will start with a Holy Hour and is followed by a “Coffee
House” which includes music and art. All young adults
are welcome!
March 20 - Living Stations of the Cross
April 30 - May 1 - High School Senior Trip
May 13 - 15 - Youth Leadership Training
June 26 - July 1 - Capuchin Outreach
Program
( Deadline April 25)
July 9 - 17 - Capuchin Appalachian Mission
(Deadline April 25)
For more information, go to www.cyfm.org
Our Parish Council
will meet on
Monday, March 14
at 7:30pm in the
Library.
We will continue our
discussion about the
25th Anniversary of
the Parish in 2017.
St. Kateri Bereavement Gathering
“Bereaved Stations of the Cross”
Saturday, March 19
10am - 12pm
St. Kateri Chapel
Social in the meeting room with
light refreshments to follow. All
those who are suffering a loss are
WELCOME. Please RSVP to
Lorraine Travia 845-221-2741
bktbereavement@optonline.net
Pick up your Church bulletin after
Mass and take it home.
Go to our website:
www.stcolumbaonline.org
Check our Blog - Link on website under
Father Michael’s name.
Sign up for Flocknotes.
www.flocknote.com/columbahopewell
Memorial mass for sister Maribel
Monday, April 18th
St. Denis Church
On the Anniversary of her Religious Profession
of Vows. All are welcome to attend!
For more information, please contact :
Anne Cohen 845-724-3866 Or
Loretta DelliCarpini (845) 592-0502
Care Ministry News:
Do you know of a loved one, family member or friend of St. Columba who may need a friendly phone call or
visit? Perhaps your schedule may not allow you to see them as often as you would like. Consider a call to
Care Ministry to help. When your heart is in the right place but you can’t be, we may be able to help. Call the
Care Ministry hotline at 227 - 7430. Leave a message and someone will return your call.
SCHOOL NEWS
SDSC Students Are Country Radio Stars!
Beginning this week, tune into Party Marty’s morning show on Country Radio Station WRWD 107.3.
Around 7:00 a.m. every morning for approximately two weeks, each of our classes will be featured
reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Many thanks to SDSC alumna Meghan Ellsworth for her role in
making our student radio stars!
SDSC Drama Club Presents: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
The SDSC Drama Club will present two performances of Cinderella: Friday April 22 at 7:00 pm
and Saturday, April 23 at 1:00pm. Tickets for reserved seats are $9.50. Purchase reserved
seats now at: www.stcolumba.seatyourself.biz
Mark Your Calendars for the Return of the Gift Gala!
The SDSC PSA Gift Gala is back again this year! The Gift Gala will be on Friday, May 13,
beginning at 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme is Classic New York Broadway. Like last year,
the event will again feature great food, raffles and auctions. Tickets will go on sale soon!
TRI - PARISH NEWS
On Monday, March 14th, the ARS is having a
Covered Dish Supper at St. Columba at 6:00pm.
All ladies of the parish are invited. We would ask
everyone to bring a dish to share. It’s a very
enjoyable evening and there is plenty to eat and
drink!
COUPLES CELEBRATING 25 & 50 YEARS OF MARRIAGE
Our Parish will be hosting a celebration for all couples celebrating
their 25th & 50th Wedding Anniversaries this year. The
celebration will take place on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the
12 noon Mass at St. Columba Church. There will be a Reception
following the Mass in the school gymnasium. All couples wishing
to attend must register by calling the Rectory at 227 - 8380 by
Friday, April 15th.
Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries presents,
Living Stations of the Cross: Join us in this
powerful prayer service as teens bring the
journey of Christ’s Passion alive, enabling us to
reflect on Christ’s suffering and death. Service
concludes with Eucharistic Adoration in which
Christ invites us to enter into the depths of our hearts in
communion with Him who makes Himself bodily present in the
Eucharist and asks us to be united with, and contemplate His
presence, with His risen body. Passion Sunday. March 20, 3pm;
outdoors, rain or shine, please dress for the weather. CYFM,
781 Route 9D Garrison, NY 10524 (845) 424-3609.
Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: CYFMGarrison
50th Wedding Anniversary Mass
50th Anniversary Jubilee Mass - SAVE THE DATE
Couples celebraƟng their 50th Wedding Anniversary anyƟme during 2016
are invited to aƩend the Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with
Cardinal Dolan at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Saturday, June 25th at
1:30pm and Sunday, June 26th at 2:00 pm. Pre-registraƟon is required.
The deadline for applicaƟons is May 24th. Please contact your parish for
registraƟon. www.nyfamilylife.org for more informaƟon.
TRI - PARISH NEWS
Lent is the season for Prayer, Fasting and Works of Charity/Almsgiving. Please
consider donating a food basket for Easter as part of your acts of charity. A basket
consists of the following items: a turkey or ham, sweet and white potatoes, fresh
vegetables, salad mix, salad dressing, gravy, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce,
rolls, butter, eggs, fruit, dessert, milk, beverages, coffee, tea and an aluminum
roasting pan. If you would like to donate a basket on your own or with a friend,
please call the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at 227-7863. The baskets should be
dropped off at St. Columba Church on Sunday March 20 between 10am - noon.
Thank you for your generous almsgiving!
Easter Candy - If you would like to donate Easter candy, please
drop it off in the room to the left as you enter the main doors of
the church. Candies needed are chocolate bunnies and eggs,
jelly beans, etc. Thank you!
Sponsored by: St. Mary’s Columbiettes
Annual Baby Shower
To Benefit: Birthright & Carenet
Pregnancy Groups
Date: March 20th from 1 - 3pm
Location: Knight’s Hall on Rt. 82 (next
to Handshakes Grill)
Needed Items: disposable diapers all
sizes, crib sheets, new & gently used
clothing sizes newborn to 3T.
Contact: Kathy @ 845-227-5015
St. Columba Movie Nights
Adult Education
In this new year, nourish and
develop your Catholic faith with an
educational program called
SYMBOLON. “Symbolon: The
Catholic Faith Explained” During
each monthly session, we’ll be
showing a half hour DVD followed by
a discussion. The classes are free,
Please join us in Rm. 15 of the
school at 7pm on the following
Fridays:
March 18 - The Bible
April 29 - The Story of Salvation
May 20 - Who is Jesus?
email:
jboston@frontiernet.net
The Catholic Widows and Widowers
of Dutchess and Putnam Counties
will meet on the third Tuesday of
the month at 7:00pm in the Parish
Meeting Room at St. Kateri Church,
1925 RT. 82, LaGrangeville, NY.
845-223-3097 for questions.
Also, we will be holding our annual
St. Patrick’s dinner meeting this
Tuesday, March 15th at 6pm in the
Church Meeting Room. Newcomers
are welcome.
Our Lady of Lourdes Athletics Camp
The OLL Athletics Camp is designed to introduce multiple
sports to students ages 9 – 12. Varsity level coaches will
be teaching skills and utilizing drills to aid in the
development of their specific sport. All ability levels are
welcome. Each camper will receive daily instruction from
coaches and varsity athletes. Sports included are:
Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Track & Field,
Football, Soccer, Hockey and Lacrosse. The camp will
operate June 27-July 1 and July 5-July 8. Cost: $175/
week for Session 1 and $145/week for Session 2.
For more information call or email: (845) 728-2675 or
petruzzellim@ ollchs.org. Flyer and registration forms can
be found on the www.ollchs.org under Athletics.
DATES:
July 24 - 30, 2016 @ Mt. St. Mary
College, Newburgh (Basketball option also)
July 31 - August 6 @ Summit Lake Camp in
Emmitsburg, MD
August 14 - 20 @ Camp Lakota in
Wurtsboro, NY
RATES: Regular is $400 per camper per
week ($425 for Basketball option). Early
Bird rate (if paid in full by April 1st) is $370
($400 for Basketball option) Volunteers are
free (must be at least 18 years old)!
For more information: ww.campveritas.com
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Thank you for your continued prayers and support. If you need to reach us, or would like
to volunteer to become a member of SVDP, please call us at: 227-7863. This week the
Pantry is in need of: Apple or Grape Juices, Jello/Pudding Mixes, Toothpaste & Brushes
Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 7pm in the Class Room 15 at
St Denis - St. Columba School from 7:00 - 8:00pm. Please visit us at:
www.svdpfoodpantry.org
THE RELICS OF ST. FAUSTINA
April 2 - 10, 2016
Divine Mercy Sunday Schedule
Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral
Saturday, April 2: At the 5:30pm English Vigil Mass - procession with
relics, followed by all night veneration
Sunday, April 3: Masses from 9am - 12:45pm. Veneration of relics @
2pm, and includes the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
_______________________________________________________________________
VISIT THE RELICS AT SEVEN LOCATIONS:
Monday, April 4 - Holy Family, Staten Island
Tuesday, April 5 - St. Elizabeth’s, Washington Heights (in Spanish)
Wednesday, April 6 - St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Thursday, April 7 - Assumption, Peekskill
Friday, April 8 - St. Barnabas, Bronx
Saturday, April 9 - O.L. of Mt. Carmel, Middletown
Sunday, April 10 - St. Columba, Hopewell Junction
Details at: www.NYDivineMercy.com
PARISH LISTINGS
ADORATION
Stephen Broussard
(845) 591-4030
Christopher Merenda
(914) 419-6314
cmerenda@frontiernet.net
BAPTISM
Deacon William Alvarado
(845) 227-8380
BEREAVEMENT
Deacon William Alvarado
(845) 227-8380
WEDDING & MUSIC MINISTRY
Linda Moore
(845) 227-8380
RESPECT LIFE
George 226-6896 or Eileen 242-1842
PASTORAL CARE
of the sick & homebound
Please contact the
Rectory - (845) 227-8380
RCIA PROGRAM
Deacon Warren Testa
(845) 227-8380
SCHEDULING PARISH EVENTS
Gary Bartilucci
(845) 227-8380
ST. JOSEPH’S MEN GROUP
Eric Winogradoff
stjosephsmen@gmail.com
ST. VINCENT de PAUL FOOD PANTRY
Joyce Pfirman (845) 227-7863
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Nick Longo (845) 297-2674
WOMEN’S GROUP
Sr. Marie Pappas (845) 221-4900
ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY
Maureen Ehrhart (845) 221– 2416
Diane Meleshkewich (845) 227-6111
COLUMBIETTES
Fran Clerc (845) 440 - 7033
VBS - SUMMER JOY PROGRAM
Deacon John Reilly (845) 227-8380
TEENS LOVING CHRIST
Dave & Kathy Bell (845) 223-5015
CARE MINISRTY
Lori Loehr & Maureen Carlson
(845) 227 - 7430
A Healing Mass
Pilgrimage of NY 2016 - Year of Mercy - From the top of Manhattan to the bottom of
Manhattan! Visiting Churches every Saturday (two at a time) named after Saints who are
examples of God’s Mercy: Saints Peter & Paul. Plus we will visit two churches that have
designated Holy Doors for this jubilee year: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Shrine & St. Patrick’s
Cathedral. This walk will total 13.5 miles! Saturday, April 16 (Rain Date: September 17,
2016). You must register in advance at www.pofnyc.org to participate in this event. For
information visit the website: www.pofnyc.org
with a free flow of the Gifts of the
Holy Spirit - Tuesday, April 5, 2016
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church,
1925 Rte 82, LaGrangeville,NY 12540.
Guest Celebrant: Msgr. Joseph Martin
Praise and worship at 7pm,
Mass at 7:30, individual prayers for
healing to follow Mass. (March 22 Prayer
Meeting canceled due to Holy Week.)
Details contact: Pat or Joe at 845-440-3519
Please note: Snow closing : WHUD Storm
Center radios 100.7FM
The Cardinal’s Appeal Supports
RETIRED PRIESTS & RELIGIOUS
with
$2 MILLION
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.”
—Matthew 5:7
SERVING OTHERS
We are grateful for the lifelong dedication and spiritual guidance
of our priests. Through the Appeal, the John Cardinal O’Connor
and Our Lady of Consolation residences can comfort our leaders as
they once comforted and served us.
TO MAKE AN ONLINE GIFT,
VISIT
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THANK YOU
FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
Church Name and Address
St. Columba Church #002765
835 Route 82
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Phone:
845-227-8380
Contact: Anne Marie or Gary
Email:
bulletin@stcolumbaonline.org
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