Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church February 21st, 2016 PASTORAL CARE FOR THE HOMEBOUND: If you are sick, DIRECTORY OF ACTIVITIES homebound, or in the hospital and would like to receive Holy Adopt-A-Night (feeding homeless) ...... [email protected] - Vivian LaColla Communion or would like a pastoral visit, please contact Adult Faith Form/Bible Study ...... 223-3658 ------Julie Borges Deacon John McCormack by leaving a detailed message at Altar Linens ...... 227-2807 ------Geraldine Natale Altar Society ...... 454-1840 ------Betty Perrino 914-456-6329 or calling the Parish Office at 227-1710. If you Altar Servers ...... 227-1710 ------prefer, you may email Deacon John at [email protected]. Baking ...... 221-2741 ------Lorraine Travia Baptismal Program ...... 226-8987 ------Deacon Bob PRAYER NETWORK: The Prayer Network is a way to have Bereavement Group ...... 221-2741 ------Lorraine Travia prayers requested. Your intentions may be given to Nancy [email protected] Vaughn at 226-4053 to be prayed for by our “vine” of caring Blood Drives ...... 590-1601 ------Dusty Maiolo people. Chapel/Church Cleaners ...... 223-5650 ------Mary Covucci Church Decorators...... 227-1529 ------Cathy Varano MUSIC MINISTRY: The Youth Choir practices on Wednes- Cursillo...... 226-5207 ------Tony Martino days from 6 to 7:00 pm; Adult Choir practices are Wednes- Discover Christ...... 223-3658 ------Julie Borges days from 7:30 to 9:30 pm; Contemporary Ensemble practic- Ecumenical Group ...... 223-3658 ------Dave Borges es are Thursdays from 7 to 9:30 pm. All practices are in the Eucharistic Adoration ...... 223-3658 ------Dave Borges Eucharistic Ministers ...... 914-456-6329 - Dcn John McCormack church. For more information, please contact our Music Di- Faith Formation/Family Catechesis…….… 227-1710 x3 ------Heidi Reale rector, Nina Ricci, at [email protected]. Fund Raising ………………………………………….677-6496------Anthony Cirone

Gardening/Landscaping ...... 223-5999————-Dennis Rosenfeld PARENT/CHILD CONNECTION: The Parent-Child Connection Hospital/Homebound Visits...... 914-456-6329 ------Deacon John provides a safe playgroup for young children and an oppor- Hospitality ...... 677-6496 ------Andrea Cirone tunity for adults to share their understanding of early child- Kateri Can Cook………………………………………223-5951 ------Ellen Newhard hood issues in an environment that promotes Catholic val- Knights of Columbus ...... 914-760-1744 ------Keith McCartney ues. Please visit our parish website to see a complete sched- [email protected] ule. Lectors ...... 223-8410 ------Deacon John Barone Leisure Club ……………………………………[email protected] Biasotti T.L.C. TRI-PARISH TEEN GROUP: The teen group is a pro- Liturgical Minister Schedule ...... 227-1710 ------Denise Casey gram for all the high school students in the parishes of St. Joyful Noise………. …………………………………..227-1710 ------Heidi Reale Junior High Club...... 227-8382------Larry Ryan/ St. Denis Denis, St. Columba and Kateri. The program includes Marriage Encounter ...... 223-5661 ------Anne Anderson fun activities such as outings and trips, service activities for Men’s Group...... 223-3658 ------Dave Borges the parish and greater community, and opportunities to learn Music Ministry/Youth Choir………[email protected] ---- Nina Ricci more about your faith. Pancake Breakfast ...... 223-5951 --- Robert & Ellen Newhard Parent-Child Connection………………………..221 -2873------Kira Gorman PARISH MEMBERSHIP: New parishioners are always wel- [email protected] come. New Parishioner Forms are available in the church Parish Activities……………………………………..221 -0076 ------Ed & Laura Leahy narthex, at the Parish Office, or online. If you are a regular Parish Council………………………………………...221-1614 ------Robert Herberger contributor, please consider becoming a member to ensure Prayer Shawl Ministry ...... 223-5001 ------Vivian LaColla Prayer Network ...... 226-4053 ------Nancy Vaughn receipt of a tax statement at each year-end. R.C.I.A./R.C.I.T...... 227-1710 ------Msgr. Desmond ST. SOCIETY: The Society of St. Vincent saintkateriparish.com/rcia de Paul is the world’s most distinguished “Friends of the Respect Life……[email protected] R./Cathy D./Andrew H Spirit Wind Prayer Group……………………… 440-3519 ------Pat Mackey Poor”. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers assistance to Spiritual Life ...... 227-1710 ------Msgr. Desmond those in need. Hotline for those in need: 227-7863. St. Vincent de Paul...... 227-7863 ------Joyce Pfirman Support for Military Families ...... 635-3623 ------John & Ruth Recchia OUR LADY OF LIFE MINISTRY: We meet monthly for prayer TLC Teen [email protected] ---- Dave and Kathy Bell and support of local life needs. Hotline for those in need: Teen Music Ministry………………………[email protected] Ricci Sisters of Life Mission: 212-737-0221 Ushers/Greeters ...... 677-6496 ------Anthony Cirone Birth Right: 1-800-550-4900 Vacation Bible School ...... 226-8987 ------Judy Horton Good Counsel: 1-800-723-8331 Widows & Widowers Club ...... 223-3097 ------Joan Lee

Prayer to Saint Kateri Tekakwitha St. Kateri Tekakwitha, favored child and Lily of the Mohawks, I come to seek your in my present need: (mention it). I admire the virtues which adorned your soul: love of God and neighbor, humility, obedience, patience, purity and the spirit of sacrifice. Help me to imitate your example in my state of life. Through the goodness and mercy of God, Who has blessed you with so many graces which led you to the true faith and to a high degree of holiness, pray to God for me and help me. Obtain for me a very fervent devotion to the Holy Eucharist so that I may love Holy Mass as you did and receive Holy Communion as often as I can. Teach me also to be devoted to my crucified Savior as you were, that I may cheerfully bear my daily crosses for love of Him Who suffered so much for love of me. Most of all, I beg you to pray for me that I may avoid sin, lead a holy life and save my soul. Amen. Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church Second Sunday of Lent MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK PARISH ACTIVITIES Monday ------February 22 The Chair of St. Peter, Apostle Monday ------February 22 9:00 am For All Parishioners 7:30 pm Confession Chapel Tuesday ------February 23 St. 7:30 pm Adoration Chapel 9:00 am Kay Farrelly Tuesday ------February 23 Wednesday ----- February 24 10:00 am Parent Child Connection 9:00 am Fernando Ambrosini Faith Formation Building: St. Therese 7:00 pm Confirmation Mtg. # 1 Church By his family 7:00 pm HVC BSA Dutchess District Thursday ------February 25 Faith Formation Building: St. Patrick 9:00 am Condon 7:00 pm Spirit Wind Prayer Group Chapel By Jim & Nancy Vaughn Wednesday ------February 24 Friday ------February 26 After the 9am Mass Confessions Chapel 9:00 am James Whitton Thursday ------February 25 By his family 9:45 am Leisure Club Book of the Month Saturday ------February 27 Church Meeting Room 7:00 pm Confirmation Mtg. # 1 Church 9:00 am Nicholas DiMase 7:00 pm Bible Study By the O'Brien's Faith Formation Building: St. Patrick 5:00 pm Frank Jablecki (L) 7:00 pm RCIA Sunday ------February 28 Faith Formation Building: St. Paul 9:00 am Raymond Lutomski Friday ------February 26 By Laura & Ed Leahy 5:00 pm Fish Dinner Church Mtg. Room 10:30 am Edie Reimer 7:00pm Lenten Series & Stations Church By Maureen O'Connor Saturday ------February 27 12:15 pm Mary Beth Hudson 4:00 pm Confessions Chapel Sunday ------February 28 By Jack & Sue Staudt 1:30 pm Volunteer, Thank You Reception 5:30 pm Erminio Liberatore Church Meeting Room By the Hoag Family 6:30 pm TLC Teen Group Mtg. Church Meeting Room PARISH INCOME REPORT Last week's In-Pew collection: $ 7,931.00 Last year's in-Pew collection: $7,472.00 COME FOR COFFEE...... Everyone is invited to Coffee Hour, this Sunday, February 21st after the 10:30 am Mass. The complimentary coffee and 2015 STATEMENT fellowship hour is sponsored by the Parish Council. If you would like to receive your 2015 envelope giving his- tory for tax purposes, please call the St. Kateri Parish Office at 227-1710, option 2. Thank you.

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SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2016 LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE Mass Lector Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers Shari DeLucia, Sally Mastreani, Betty Rebecca Campos, Halle Sat. 5:00 pm – Msgr. Desmond Noe Ramon Ilano Perrino, Roseann Schillaci, James Werber Dufresne, Emily Mitchell Ray Cavallo, Rosealice D'Avanzo, Diane Billy Kelly, Eddie Kelly, 9:00 am – Fr. Michael Mary Biasotti Maddock, Cindy McKinney, Diana Schopen Tommy Kelly Angela Bava, William DeSomma, Kathleen Scott Elia, Olivia Gomez, 10:30 am – Msgr. Desmond Sam Varano Herlihy, Patrick Herlihy, Bonita Meenagh Anthony Testa Kristen Cain, Kyra Cain, 12:15 pm – Fr. Michael Dianne Chambers Dave Borges, Ann Mulvey, Christine Ryan Matthew Cain Peter Bodnar IV, Andrew Humphreys, Maryanne Johnson, 5:30 pm – Msgr. Desmond Peter Bodnar III Evan Turenchalk, Michael Maura Lee-Byren, Judy Horton, TBD Turenchalk Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church Second Sunday of Lent THE POWER OF PRAYER FAITH FORMATION NEWS If you would like to have your name, or know someone 8th Grade Students who has given permission to have their name, added to the IMPORTANT REMINDER: The first set of Confirmation prayer list, call Nancy Vaughn at 226-4053. Meetings for all 8th grade Saint Kateri Tekakwitha students Please pray for those who are ill: and their parents will be held on Tuesday, February 23rd, and Julie Borges, Denee DeVizio, Beverly Diamond, on Thursday, February 25th, in the church from 7– 8 pm. Each Anna Florence, Robert Florence, William Grafer, student and at least one of their parents are required to Jeffrey Hynard, Dariana Jamison, Kate Madigan, attend one of these meetings. Delfino Placici, Raymond Tragale • Payment – If you have not already payed the Confirmation fee of $50, please bring a check or cash to the first meeting.• Please pray for our parishioners serving in the All Grades military: Jamie Babon, Michael Baibagallo, Our annual St. Vincent de Paul Supplies Collection will take Barone, Matthew Donnellan, Timothy Douglass, Thomas place in February. The children are asked to bring the follow- Finn, Brandon Gonzalez, Matthew Howard, Kenneth Jablecki, ing items to their class by March 3rd: Zachery Kirchner, D. Nani, Vincent Nichtern, First Grade: Facial Tissue James Tindall, Matthew Walsh Second Grade: Toilet paper PARISH “THANK YOU” RECEPTION Third Grade: Paper towels We are blessed at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish to have Fourth Grade: Dish detergent & cleaning sup so many people who give of themselves constantly to keep plies our parish alive and capable of sponsoring so many pro- Fifth Grade: Laundry detergent grams/ groups. We will have a “Thank You Reception” serving Sixth Grade: Toothbrushes & paste hors d’oeuvres and desserts on Sunday, February 28th from Seventh Grade: Deodorant 1:30 – 3:30 pm in the Church Meeting Room. All who volun- Eighth Grade: Shampoo/Conditioner teer in any way are invited. Thank you for your support of this worthy effort to help local families in need. RCIA Office Hours This week's topic is Commandments, 4-10. All are wel- Our office hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 am – 8 come. Visit saintkateriparish.com/rcia. pm, Tuesdays, 10 am – 7 pm, Thursdays, 1 – 7 pm. MARCH HEALING MASS TLC + TEENS LOVING CHRIST + TLC A healing Mass, with a free flow of the Gifts of the Holy 9th graders and all high school students are encouraged to st Spirit will be held Tuesday March 1 at St. Kateri Tekakwitha be involved in +TLC+ events. They are as follows: Parish. Guest celebrant will be Fr. Jeff Pomeisl of St. Patrick's, Sunday, February 28th- General Mtg.-Works of Mercy Yorktown Hts. Praise and worship begins at 7 pm; Mass at March 3rd - 6th - Boys DDA Weekend 7:30. Individual prayers for healing will follow Mass. For de- Sunday, March 6th - Pancake Breakfast tails, contact Pat or Joe at 845-440-3519. Parish website: Friday, March 11th - Saturday, March 12th - Overnight saintkateriparish.com. Cancellation on WHUD Storm Center Lenten Retreat in Faith Formation Building, 7 pm Friday - following Arlington School District after school directives. Join 6 pm Saturday. Will include Stations-assigning roles for TLC us for a very special evening Stations, and St. Pat's lunches to homebound (Saturday). Sunday, March 20th - General Meeting The tri-parish Youth Group meets after the 5:30 pm Mass at St. Kateri from 6:30-8 pm in the Church Meeting Room. All Saint Kateri Fish Dinner high school teens are welcome. For +TLC+ news and forms, visit saintkateriparish.com/tlc-teen-group. Every Friday during Lent, 5-7 pm Adults $12: fish (baked or fried), coleslaw, ST. KATERI BIBLE STUDY The weekly St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish Bible Study re- fries or yellow rice and drink. sumes on Thursday, February 25th, 7 - 9 pm, in the Faith For- Kids under 12 $7: fish and chips, or mation Building St. Patrick's Room. We will be celebrating the Year of Mercy by studying scripture and its impact on $5: mac n cheese or pizza bagel platter, Francis' writings relative to the corporal and spiritual (each served with fries) works of mercy. There is a signup table in the Church Nar- thex. For more information, please call Julie 223-3658. Clam or corn chowder, $5. Fried calamari with a remoulade sauce, $5. UPCOMING CURSILLO RETREATS Call Ginger Fisher, 297-4711, for information for the Kids 5 and under eat free. th Men's Retreat on April 7-10 and the Women's Retreat on May 12-15th. Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church Second Sunday of Lent

Lenten Series at Saint Kateri The Paschal Mystery Jesus' Life, Death and Resurrection - A Living Reality for Christians

Join Fr. Michael on Friday evenings for a reflection on the Paschal Mystery.

2/26: How does the Paschal Mystery work?

3/4: Metaphor of adoption

3/11: Participating in the Paschal Mystery

The evenings begin at 7 pm in the church and will last for about 45 minutes (including Stations). The Reflections will be followed by Stations of the Cross.

Save the Date: May 21, 2016 MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT We meet the second Saturday of every month in the meeting room. Come join us for fun, food and fellowship with 2nd Annual Saint Kateri Parish Golf & other married couples, Saturday’s 7-9pm in the Meeting Family Foot-Golf Outing and Community Dinner Room.  March 12th - Stations of the Cross and Soup Supper  April 9th - Dating for a Successful Marriage Where: Beekman Golf Course,  May 14th - Date Night/Activity to be determined th Beekman Road Hopewell Jct., NY  June 11 - Communication in Marriage  July 9th - Date Night/Activity to be determined Time: 11:00 am – Registration, Putting Contests  August 13th - Fruitfulness in Marriage th 12:30 pm - Shotgun start  September 10 - Date Night/Activity to be determined  October 8th - Forgiveness and Healing Closest-to-Pin, Driving & Putting Contests,  November 12th - Movie Night  December 10th - Priorities in Marriage Lots of Prizes Please call Marcella and Kevin Gaughan with any ques- Golf Format: 4-Player Scramble tions 845-453-8887 or email at [email protected] Afternoon Family Fun Event begins at 4:00 PM: ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY NEWS Foot-Golf for all ages - contests, prizes St. Vincent de Paul Food Baskets Dinner at 6:00 PM Lent is the season for Prayer, Fasting and Works of Chari- ty/Almsgiving. Please consider donating a food basket for ST. KATERI LEISURE CLUB Easter as part of your acts of charity. A basket consists of the Our February Book of the Month is The Shack, by William following items: a turkey or ham, sweet and white potatoes, P. Young, the popular. We'll meet in the Church Meeting fresh vegetables, salad mix, salad dressing, gravy, stuffing Room at 9:45am on Thursday, February 25th. mix, cranberry sauce, rolls, butter, eggs, fruit, dessert, milk, Our Lenten Day of Recollection will be on Tuesday, March beverages, coffee, tea and an aluminum roasting pan. If you 1st, 9am-4pm at Mount Alvernia in Wappingers Falls. All pa- would like to donate a basket on your own or with a friend, rishioners are invited to attend! Participants are expected to please call the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at 227-7863. get there on their own, but rides will be available from the The baskets should be dropped off at St. Columba Church on SKT parking lot for anyone needing one. Fr. Roch, OFM, will Sunday March 20 between 10 am - noon. conduct the retreat and will speak on the theme This week the Pantry needs: bath tissue, hot chocolate, of Mercy. The cost is $30 per person or $50 per couple deodorant, salt & pepper. If you need assistance, would like (married couple or parent and adult child). Please make to volunteer, or become a member, call 227-7863. The next checks payable to St. Kateri and mail to Mary Biasotti, 63 meeting is Wednesday, March 9th at 7 pm in Classroom 15 of Brothers Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ASAP. the St. Denis-St. Columba School. Visit svdpfoodpantry.org Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church Second Sunday of Lent RULES OF FASTING AND ABSTINENCE FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK Fasting means eating only one full meal. Two smaller Concerning Annulments meals may be taken which do not equal the full meal. No As of December 8th 2015, there are no cost to the individu- food may be taken between meals. Fast days are Ash al requesting an annulment. The Archdiocese will absorb the Wednesday and Good Friday. Everyone between the ages total fees involved. The process will be simplified, but the of 18 and 59 are bound to the fasting obligation. Cardinal notes that the 45 days to get an annulment that the Abstinence means not eating meat. Meat consumption is press reported is misleading, as it only refers to one stage of forbidden on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. the process. In fact he points out, that time frame might not This obligation begins at age 14 and has no upper limit. be greatly different from the current process in .

ST. KATERI PARENT-CHILD CONNECTION LIGHT HOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA CD’S This week's topic will be, Lenten reflections for parents. CD's are now available to order in the comfort of your Contact Kira Gorman at [email protected]. own home. If you want a certain CD, now you don't have to wait. Visit saintkateriparish.com to set up an account to re- ceive CD’s and MP3’s. Call Dusty Maiolo at 845-590-1601. CATHOLIC COUNSELOR AVAILABLE Roger Szafranski LMSW, is an experienced clinical social 9TH ANNUAL MASS IN HONOR OF ST. COLETTE worker who has worked with children, adolescents, adults th and families in both clinical and school settings to address an The 9 annual Mass and a blessing with the relic of Saint array of emotional, psychological and behavioral issues. Colette, patroness of coupes seeking to conceive, expecting mothers and sick children, will be held on Monday, March Roger is offering his services, free of charge and in complete th th confidence, to help you through whatever challenges you 7 , 7 pm (snow date - March 9 ) at the Monastery of Saint may currently be facing. Contact Roger at 845-416-8993 or Clare, 70 Nelson Ave, Wappingers Falls, NY. The Poor Clares [email protected]. are accepting special intentions for these favors. For direc- tions, visit poorclaresny.com, email [email protected] or call 297-1685. CATHOLIC'S DIVORCE SURVIVAL GUIDE Family Life Respect Life Office is sponsoring the Catholic's 2016 CARDINAL'S APPEAL Divorce Survival Guide at St. Mary's in Wappingers Falls eve- Our Parishes are the lifeblood of the archdiocese. The ry Wednesday, February 24th - May 18th from 7 - 9 pm at St. Cardinal's Appeal supports our spiritual homes during times Mary's Church (Rectory Meeting Room), 11 Clinton Street, when they cannot support themselves. Funds raised by the Wappingers Falls, NY. Visit divorced.nyfamilyfife.org/event- Cardinal's Appeal contributed to almost 50% of all money registration for information, or contact Cathy Drennen at 845 allocated for parishes in need last year. Your gift helps tend -546-0268 or [email protected]. to the spiritual needs of our Catholic communities. Make an online gift today at cardinalsappeal.org. Thank you for your ST. MARY'S SCHOOL/WAPPINGER generosity. FALLS: THE DRAMA CLUB PRESENTS PRINCESS WHATSERNAME BY BRIAN D TAYLOR USED CLOTHING DRIVE Performances in the school gym (2 Convent Ave) Parent Organization is sponsoring a on March 11 and 12 @ 7 pm and March 13 @2 pm. Tick- used clothing drive which includes clothing, shoes, fabric ets: $7 at the door. Visit [email protected] for household items: blankets, towels, curtains, accessories: information. purses, hats, scarves, and small toys which must fit in a 24" x 24" X 21" box. Books, VCR tapes, CD, furniture, large baby equipment including strollers and car seats will not be ac- HUDSON VALLEY CA$H COALITION AND cepted. The drop off place is OLL High School, 131 Boardman AARP TAX AIDE OFFERS FREE TAX PREPARATION Road, Poughkeepsie, Friday, March 4th, 7:30-9 am, loading The Hudson Valley CA$H Coalition (Creating Assets, Sav- dock/north side, 2:30-4 pm, small gym/south side, Saturday, ings and Hope) and AARP Tax Aide Foundation offer FREE tax March 5th, 9 am-3 pm, small gym/south side, and Sunday, preparation assistance for low to moderate income individu- March 6th, 9 am-12 pm, small gym/south side. For questions, als, families and seniors. Certified volunteer tax preparers call Missy DeMattio-Coppola, 914-204-6515. ensure those who may be eligible for tax credits and refunds including the Earned Income Tax Credit, receive these valua- ble credits. There are many sites throughout the Hudson Val- AVAILABLE POSITION ley including libraries, community centers, parishes and at Our Lady of Lourdes High School is seeking a Varsity Boy's the Catholic Charities office in Poughkeepsie offering this free Tennis Coach for the spring season. If interested, please call service. Amanda Shaw in the Athletics office at 463-0400 X 1127