Born: Anjeze Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, August 26, 1910 Died: September 5, 1997 The Parish of Canonized: September 4, 2016 SAINT MOTHER TERESA OF CALCUTTA Sacred Heart Saint Francis Founded 1912 Founded 1909
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August 2, 2020 Mass Schedule Mass Schedule Saturday ------5:30 pm Saturday ------4:00 pm Sunday ------10:00 am & 12:00 noon Sunday ------8:30 am & 1:30 pm (Spanish) Monday-Saturday ------9:00 am Monday-Friday ----7:00 am (Communion Service) & 12:00 noon Confessions Saturday ------4:30 - 5:15 pm Confessions Saturday ------3:00 - 3:45 pm Holy Days ------As announced
Parish Staff Baptisms
Rev. William Damroth, Pastor Bap. sms are celebrated twice a month. Msgr. Peter Tran Van Phat, Parochial Vicar (re red) Please arrange for the obligatory prepara on Lawrence Kawula, Deacon session by calling the Rectory. Peter R.C. Haight, Deacon John Hanley, Deacon Marriage
Jack Seymour, Deacon Rest in Peace Engaged couples should contact the Rectory Sister Alba Danese, FMI, Pastoral Assistant at least six months in advance. Diocesan Sister Anna Sasso, FMI, Pastoral Assistant regula ons require a marriage prepara on Sister Laura Urbano, PBVM, Pastoral Assistant program for all couples. Padre’s Corner August 2, 2020 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Final Battle Will Be Over Marriage/Family, Fatima Visionary Secretly Told Cardinal By Catholic News Agency – July 8, 2016
“Sr. Lucia dos Santos, one of the three children who witnessed the Marian apparitions at Fatima, died in 2005. But before her death, she predicted that the final battle between Christ and Satan would be over marriage and the family. So says Cardinal Carlo Caffarra, who reports that the visionary sent him a letter with this prediction when he was Archbishop of Bologna, Italy.
This reported statement by Sister Lucia, expressed during the pontificate of Saint John Paul II, was recently revisited by the Desde la Fe (From the Faith) weekly of the Archdiocese of Mexico, in the midst of the debate generated by President Enrqiue Pena Nieto, who announced his intention to promote gay marriage in this country. The Mexican weekly recalled the statements that Cardinal Caffarra made to the Italian press in 2008, three years after the death of Sister Lucia.
On February 16, 2008, the Italian cardinal had celebrated a Mass at the tomb of Padre Pio, after which he gave an interview with Tele Radio Padre Pio. He was asked about the prophecy of Sister Lucia dos Santos that speaks about “the final battle between the Lord and the kingdom of Satan.”
Cardinal Caffarra explained that Saint John Paul II had commissioned him to plan and establish the Pontifical Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family. At the beginning of this work, the cardinal wrote a letter to Sister Lucia of Fatima through her bishop, since he could not do it directly. “Inexplicably, since I did not expect a reply, seeing as I had only asked for her prayers, I received a long letter with her signature, which is now in the archives of the Institute,” the Italian cardinal said. In that letter we find written: “The final battle between the Lord and the kingdom of Satan will be about Marriage and the Family.’ Don’t be afraid, she added, because whoever works for the sanctity of Marriage and the Family will always be fought against and opposed in every way, because this is the decisive issue. Then she concluded: ‘nevertheless, Our Lady has already crushed his head’.” Cardinal Caffarra added that “speaking again with John Paul II, you could feel that the family was the core, since it has to do with the supporting pillar of creation, the truth of the relationship between man and woman, between the generations. If the foundational pillar is damaged, the entire building collapses and we’re seeing this now, because we are right at this point and we know it.”
“And I am moved when I read the best biographies of Padre Pio.” The cardinal concluded, “about how this man was so attentive to sanctity of marriage and the holiness of the spouses, even with justifiable rigor at times.””
PONDERINGS FROM FATHER BILL Are these the times of the final battle as predicted by the Fatima, Portugal events of 103 years ago? Jesus was very clear in the Holy Scriptures that only God the Father knows the exact date and time. There are people over the many previous centuries that saw themselves as prophets, self-proclaimed of course, and convinced those weak of mind to follow them (usually with a profit motive in mind). That list is exhaustive. However, are we free to wonder if the circumstances of the current events could be a time tunnel look at this expected spiritual unfolding? Sure. The attacks against the family are quite transparent, though to say so in our politically-correct climate of 2020 will register an onslaught of complaints or worse as a reaction. As we head to the national elections, the battle over family definitions is in the deep script of debate. Does each person begin at the moment of conception or not? Does God or science have the right to determine when a persons life comes to a natural end? Do protestors have the right to destroy property or lives when there are differences of opinion? Do all lives matter including the unborn child? How do we define marriage or is it just whatever the prevailing opinion is? Do immigrants seeking admission to America have a legal path clearly defined so they can pursue the dreams of our ancestors? So many questions and legitimate answers to seek. God has the final say no matter what our culture thinks. May His viewpoint influence yours and mine. Fr. Bill
SACRED HEART SECOND COLLECTION SAINT FRANCIS LAWN MOWING Monday August 3 Sacred Heart-St Francis Weekly Collection Monday, August 3 9:00am Salvatore Chillemi July 25 & 26, 2020 7:00am Communion Service By Martelli Family 1st Collection $9,414 2nd Collection $ 1,760 12:00pm Chet Lasek TOTAL $11,174 By The George Family
Tuesday, August 4 Tuesday, August 4 9:00am Lillian Walker 7:00am Communion Service By Walker Family 12:00pm Barcia/Benson Families By Estate of Ida Barcia
Wednesday, August 5 Wednesday, August 5 9:00am Teresa Martelli Sacred Heart Mass Attendance 7:00am Communion Service By Martelli Family July 25 & 26, 2020 5:30 72 12:00pm Living & Deceased Members of 10:00 76 the Parish Family 12:00 92 By TOTAL 240
Thursday, August 6 Thursday, August 6 9:00am Arthur Walker Jr. 7:00am Communion Service By Walker Family 12:00pm 00pm Barcia/Benson Families By Estate of Ida Barcia
Friday, August 7 Friday, August 7 9:00am Eda Canosa Saint Francis Mass Attendance 7:00am Communion Service By Family July 25 & 26, 2020 Anna Antonelli 4:00 75 12:00pm Bill Cathcart By Family 8:30 85 By Wife Barbara & Family 1:30 111 Josephine Puccio TOTAL 271 By Nephew Eddie Saturday, August 8 Saturday, August 8 9:00am Michael Lucas Mass Intentions for This Weekend 4:00pm Richard Weisberg By Walker Family August 1 & 2, 2020 -Sacred Heart By 5:30pm Salvatore Foti 5:30pm Deceased Members of the Weeks Family 10:00am Linda Keenan By Pat Porvaznik 12:00pm Dominic Foti
Sunday, August 9 Mass Intentions for This Weekend Sunday, August 9 10:00am Steve Pazoga August 1 & 2, 2020 Saint Francis 8:30am John Dombroski By The Pazoga Family By Nick & Helene Stagliano 4:00pm Nancy Ponesse Albert Irwin 12 noon Linda Keenan Prayer & Penance, Reparation to By Buddy & Mary Gerbes By Paul & Christina Plate the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Conversion of Sinners, World Peace
8:30am Barki Family Albert Irwin Today EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Isaiah 55:1-3 With great enthusiasm and fervor, God urges his people to come to him and to accept the gifts he extends to Please remember the following members them. of the armed service in your prayers. Second Reading: Romans 8:35, 37-39 US Marines, Sgt. C.J. Kozlik - US Army In words that are both stirring and courageous, Paul LCDR Thomas O. Mennerich – USN, LCDR Abby K. exclaims that nothing will separate him and his Mennerich Lorfeld – USN, Keith O’Connor - US Army, followers from the love of Christ--neither trial--nor Sgt. Anthony Colotti - US Army, Nicholos M. Pisani - US persecution--nor death. Navy Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21 Capt. Bryan Malone - US Army, Airman Matthew Cook - Matthew gives us a straightforward and convincing Air Force, PFC.Cory Ray Kretzmer - US Army account of the miracle of the loaves and fishes. Because Sgt Vincent Thurston - US Marines, Pvt Francis Thurston the crowds following Jesus were hungry, he took five - US Marines, E2 Thomas Pacenza III - USAF loaves and two fish, blessed them, and gave them to Pvt. Haley Pacenza - US Army, Airman Samantha Trappe the crowds. Although the people numbered about five - Air Nat’l Guard, S/Sgt Grant Drumgold - Air Force thousand, there was still food remaining. M/Sgt Theresa Castellane - Air Force, SPC Patrick Monday D.Ortland - US Army, PFC David Recine Jr. - US Army Jer 28:1-17; Mt 14:22-36 PFC Matthew F. Lease USMC, If you know of someone Tuesday deployed overseas,please let us know. Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10- 14 Wednesday WEEKLY OFFERINGS Jer 31:1-7; Mt 15:21-28 You may continue to mail your weekly envelopes to Thursday Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta Church, 301 Ann Street, Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9 Newburgh, NY 12550 or drop them off in the mailbox First Friday located outside the rectory door on the Ann Street side. Na 2:1, 3, 3:1-3, 6-7; Mt 16:24-28 You can also sign up for the online giving program by Saturday clicking on these links: Hb 1:12—2:4; Mt 17:14-20 https://stfrancisnewburgh.churchgiving.com/
WELCOME BACK! https://sacredheartnewburgh.churchgiving.com/ All Masses are being held in the Main church Our Mass Schedule Remains The Same:
Daily Mass: 9:00am - Sacred Heart – Monday-Saturday 12 noon – Saint Francis – Monday-Friday
Weekend Mass: A heartfelt thank you for your continued support and Saturday (vigil) 4:00pm –Saint Francis generosity to our parish during this unprecedented 5:30pm – Sacred Heart time. May God continue to bless each and every one Confession 3:00pm – Saint Francis of you. 4:30pm Sacred Heart Sunday 8:30 am - Saint Francis 10:00am – Sacred Heart 12 noon – Sacred Heart 1:30pm (Spanish) – Saint Francis
SACRED HEART DONATIONS FOR MARY’S HOPE - We are very much in need of Cereal, Hamburger Helper, PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Rice-A-Roni, Canned Vegetables and Fruit, Spaghetti & Deacon Peter Haight, Vincenza Secor, Aaron Stagliano, Sauce, Tuna, Complete Pancake Mix & Syrup, Mashed Maureen Kelly, Anne McClellan, Donnie Ruckdeschel, Potatoes in a box, Rice in 1lb packages, Gravy, Stuffing, Bobbi Hull, Jim Formato, Paul Neugebauer, Catherine Pasta in a can, Baked Beans, Tomato and Chicken Fossella, Julia Vecchio, Gloria Presutti, Beulah Politi, Noodle soup. Please note: we cannot give out expired Tom Marino, Maverick Coolidge, Barbara Wolyzyn, food to our clients. Please bring donations to Sacred Mary Michele Lease, Eliana Rose Mary Valenti, David Heart church. Thank you for your continued generosity Vandermast, George Quintyne, Carol Brown, Ariana Cruz, Rina Bozzone, Jaddon Johnson, Eileen Burke, Ken Masten, John Marullo, Joann Fayo-Perry, Kathleen Bachman, Mike Fitzgerald, Samuel Cerone, Jr, Frances Marino, Joan Michalowski, Jean Mendoza, Michelle Msgr. Henry O’ Carroll Council #444 of the Ryan, Jamel Issa, Patricia Rifenburgh, April Carlyon, Knights of Columbus in Newburgh is excited to Margaret Juliano, Erin Garvey, George Sarvis, Guiseppe announce that we are starting a Family of the Month Gagliardo,Teresa Centeno, Cindy Cerone, Patrick Fayo, program. This program will involve our four churches: Jr., Rebecca Pacella, Janie Favoino, Bea Gruini, Carol Sacred Heart, St. Francis, St. Patrick’s, and Our Lady of Bourdage, Sharon Mendoza-Lindenauer, Barbara the Lake, which we support on many levels. Each Colurciello, Joyce Diaz, Peyton Flaig, Maurena Luzzi, month, one family will be selected with the help of the Mary Leoce, Arlene Sheridan, John Raszcewski, parish priest. Giovanna Garrison, Jessica Pearson, Marie Cronin, Churches and the months for the award: Theresa Dombroski, Austin Galvin, Nancy D’Addio, Sacred Heart – July, September, and March Lorraine Santacroce, Adele Esposito, Joe Coyle, Ramon St. Francis – August, December, and April Piniero, John Horos, Erica Bush, John Bush, Jeff Beck, St. Patrick’s - October, January, and May Karen Hanley, Mike Grieco Our Lady of the Lake – November, February, and June Please call the rectory (561-2264) to add / delete This will allow three families per church per year. At the names from this list end of the year one family from the group of 12 will be selected as Family of the Year. The family selected does not need to be a member of the Knights of Columbus. There are seven items that will be considered for the family selection. Is the family supportive of each other? Does the family spend quality time together? Deacon Jack Seymour Food Pantry Hours: Does the family attend weekly mass together? Friday 9:00am to 12noon Does the family pray together outside of mass? Saturday 9:00am to 12noon Has the family made significant contribution to the Located at The Msgr. Valastro Activity Center parish and church community? 319 Broadway, Newburgh, NY Does the family serve as a role model of Catholic family values? In your goodness please bring CANNED FRUIT to Church Parish Pastor Recommendation. next weekend to be distributed to the less fortunate in There are no fees involved. Each family selected will our area. If something is on sale and of good value, receive a certificate and a gift from Msgr. Henry O’ please feel free to donate that as well. Carroll Council that will be given out at a specified mass. If your child needs volunteer hours, the Food Pantry will There are forms you can fill out to nominate your family coordinate service hours however, you must pre- or another family you think would be deserving of the register with Curt Bourdage at 845-863-6504. award. The form will be near a box in the back of each church where you can drop it off, or you can contact us by email at [email protected], or you can call Bill Kuntz with any questions at 201-697-9920. Thank you for your interest. Good luck to all families, and God bless all.
PARKING LOT AT ST. FRANCIS The Knights of Columbus, Msgr. Henry O On a recent visit by a team of security personnel from ‘Carroll Council #444 regrets to inform you that this the Archdiocese, they highly recommended closing off year’s 2020 Columbus Day Ball has been cancelled. the parking lot to illegally parked vehicles due to With the many restrictions that have been placed on possible legal issues if the cars were ever damaged by venue facilities, COVID-19 still a factor, an unstable vandalism or other means. For those attending economy, the uncertainty of what October will bring & weekday mass, please park over by the the daily challenges that continue to be present, with rectory/convent. The lot will be available for parking careful consideration, we felt it would be best to for weekend masses and for funerals or weddings reschedule this year’s celebration of our elected Knight during the week. Thank you for your cooperation and of the Year - Frank Gerbes until October 2021. understanding.
We will still move forward with the 2020 Annual Treasure Chest Super 50/35/10/5 Raffle. RCIA NEWS NOTES The price for each ticket is $10 or 3 for $25. The In our parish, the process known as the Rite of Christian drawing will be held on October 11, 2020 at Sacred Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.) is available to anyone who Heart Church after the 12 noon Mass, winner need not would like to have the opportunity to learn about the be present to win. Last year we sold $8,482 in tickets, beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. The of which 50% of the proceeds went to Council #444 process is open to any adult who is unbaptized, or a which helped with us assist in various charitable member of a denomination other than the Catholic projects. The prize breakdown for the remaining 50% Church, or a baptized Catholic who has not completed was as follows. 1st place - $2,968.70 – 2nd place - reception of the Sacraments of Initiation (Eucharist $848.20 and 3rd place – $424.10. and/or Confirmation).
Understanding these are financially tough times we are The formal aspects of the RCIA will take individuals faced with, any contribution to help make this Raffle through various stages of study, prayer, and spiritual successful would be greatly appreciated. Please watch formation, culminating in baptism (for non-Christians) for our local Knights who will be selling these Raffle or full reception into the Catholic Church at the Easter tickets during the next couple of months up until the Vigil. There are three stages of the RCIA: the period of day of the Drawing. May God watch over us, guide us, Inquiry, the period of the Catechumenate (formal keep us safe & Bless us, Amen. Vivat Jesus instruction), and the period of Mystagogia (incorporation into the Mystery of Faith and Should anyone have any questions please feel free to participation in the Faith Community). contact Vincent Calosso 917-825-3299 or Bill Kuntz 201- 697-9920. If you know a man or woman who has expressed some personal interest in Catholicism (or if you are such a person), please contact a member of the Parish Staff or MESSAGE FROM ARCHDIOCESE call the rectory 845-561-2264. Informal introductory Next weekend (August 8 & 9) we will collect an offering sessions will acquaint the inquirer with the RCIA for the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa. The process. For those who desire it, this will be the first Church in Africa needs our help to ensure that all the step on a journey of faith within the Faith Community of faithful have access to resources so they may grown in St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish. their faith. We ask that you be as generous as possible. Thank you and God Bless.
Remember, even though we are wearing masks these “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever days, we can still share a smile through our eyes...... come to you without leaving happier” ...... St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
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