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Parish Established 1902 109 Main Street, Phoenicia, NY 12464 Rectory: 845-688-5617 • Fax: 845-688-5630 www.stfrancisdesalesphoenicia.com Email: [email protected]

MASS SCHEDULE

CURRENT SCHEDULE AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE OR CLICK HERE

Gem of the Catskills Rev. Thomas P. Kiely, Parish Administrator 845-679-7696

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By appointment. instruction required. PARISH COUNCIL Check website or bulletin for meeting schedule Sacrament of Matrimony ALL ARE WELCOME! By appointment 6 months before wedding

Pres. Pat Ruane: 688-5357 Sacrament of Reconciliation Parish Council Secretary: Joline Streiff [ Saturdays 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm (and by appointment) PARISH COUNCIL LEADERS Bldg & Grounds: Burr Hubbell……...... 750-3203 Anointing of the Sick and Cemetery Mgr: Mark Wilsey ...... 688-5500 Communion to the Homebound Communication: Pam Hammond ...... 688-2642 Call the Rectory to make arrangements Director of Music: Dennis Yerry… ...... 853-3394

Emerg. Relief Committee: Ed Ullmann ...... 688-5874 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Religious Education Program: Gerry Nilsen 687-9769 Religious Education and Adult Faith Formation schedules Finance: Mike Ruane ...... 688-5357 are posted in the bulletin and the parish website. Parish Hall: Laurie Brown ...... 657-9652 Community & Adult Faith Formation: SODALITY Bill Colagrande ...... 688-2013 Check bulletin for meeting schedule (March – November) Martha & Mary Ministry: Marge Tiso ...... 688-5898 President: Pam Hammond – Vice-President: Patti Payette Bulletin Team: Pam Hammond, Judy Pavone, and Secretary: Elizabeth Quinn – Treasurer: Irene Jordan Marge Tiso. Parish Webmaster: Linda Senft ABOUT OUR PARISH PARISH MISSION STATEMENT A. Corrigan entrusted the care of St. Francis de Sales Church is a Christ-centered the newly formed parish of St. Francis de Sales to the Catholic community of joyful stewards sharing Missionary Fathers of La Salette in 1902. Rev. M. our faith journey through worship and service. Julien Ginet, M.S., architect, builder and first pastor We cherish our Catholic Tradition, work to dedicated the church on Sunday, August 21, 1904. The model and proclaim the teaching of Christ, Missionary Fathers returned pastoral care of St. Francis and offerNovember comfort and peace 15 to, 2all.0 20Our doors de Sales Parish to the Archdiocese of New York in and our hearts are open to everyone. 2003. Go to website for more about our parish.

491/St. Francis de Sales Parish ©2020 December 6, 2020 Second Sunday of “I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the holy Spirit.” – Mark 1:8

Scripture Reflection The Baptism of Repentance and Purification in the Holy Spirit DECEMBER 5TH – DECEMBER 20TH Sat 12/5 5:00p Mass of Thanksgiving for Frank 's life was fueled by one burning Morelli, req. by Helen Morelli passion - to point others to Jesus Christ and to the Sun 12/6 10:00a Augustus J.S. req. by Jay Simpson coming of his kingdom. Who is John the Baptist and Mon 12/7 5:00p Dolores Harvey req. by the Tiso what is the significance of his message for our lives? Family Scripture tells us that John was filled with the Holy Tues 12/8 9:00a Mass of Thanksgiving req. by Helen Spirit even from his mother's womb (Luke 1:15, 41) by Morelli Christ himself, whom Mary had just conceived by the Wed 12/9 8:30a Communion Service Holy Spirit. When Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth Sun 12/13 10:00a Augustus J.S. req. by Jay Simpson John leaped in her womb as they were filled with the Wed 12/16 8:30a Communion Service Holy Spirit (Luke 1:41). Sun 12/20 10:00a Dolores Harvey, req. by Dolores Nyez [John’s] message was similar to the message of the Second Collection is the Monthly Collection Old Testament who chided the PLEASE LEAVE YOUR OFFERINGS IN COLLECTION for their unfaithfulness and who tried to awaken true BASKETS AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH. repentance in them...Jesus tells us that John the Baptist was more than a (Luke 7:26). John was the PARISH OFFICE HOURS (845) 688-5617 voice of the Consoler who is coming (John 1:23; MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 9am-12pm 40:1-3). With John the Baptist, the Holy Spirit We are deeply grateful to Fr. Kiely and all the priests begins the restoration to the human race of the "divine celebrating Mass in our Church. Please pray for them. likeness", prefiguring what would be achieved with and in Jesus. Readings for the Week of November 29 (Year B) Monday: Is 35:1-10; Lk 5:17-26 Our baptism in Jesus Christ by water and the Spirit Tuesday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Lk 1:26-38 results in a new birth and entry into God's kingdom as Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Mt 11:28-30 his beloved sons and daughters (John 3:5). The Lord Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Mt 11:11-15 Jesus comes to baptize each one of us in his Holy Friday: Is 48:17-19; Mt 11:16-19 Spirit so that we may walk in his truth and holiness Saturday: Zec 2:14-17; Lk 1:39-47 and radiate the joy of the to all we meet. God's Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54 word has power to change and transform our lives so that we may be lights that point others to Jesus Christ. Like John the Baptist, we too are called to give RECENT COLLECTIONS: 11/29 testimony to the light and truth of Christ... Do you Regular: $763 point others to Jesus Christ in the way you live, speak, Giving online is available on our parish website and treat others? Source: (c)2020, Servants of the Word, Don Schwager. Dailyscripture.net ST. FRANCIS DE SALES, PATRON: “Many who confess their venial sins out of custom and concern for order but without thought of amendment remain burdened with them for their whole life and thus lose many spiritual benefits and advantages.” (, 1567-1622)

“I am the .” – St. Bernadette of

SPECIAL OCCASIONS & CELEBRATIONS PRAYER FOR LIGHTING ADVENT WREATH December Celebrations: May God bless all CANDLE – SECOND WEEK our parishioners who have special birthdays, Lord God, may we, your people, who look forward to anniversaries, and celebrations! the birthday of Christ experience the joy of “Happy Birthday!” and celebrate that feast with love and thanksgiving. Ashton Signore (12/7); Finola Ryan (12/9); We ask this through Christ our Lord. Chris Baltz (12/13); Cheryl Bender (12/14); Gene DeStefano 12/15). BLESSINGS FOR RECENT ENGAGEMENT: May your special day be filled with JOY and LOVE and Congratulations to parishioners, Marge and Joe Tiso, may you know that GOD is always with you. on the recent engagement of Share your good news with the parish; drop info in the their collection basket or contact Judy at 688-9912. granddaughter, Alex Graig-Tiso NEW ADDRESS - FATHER to Dan Rusnak of Fr. Raphael Iannone Illinois. No date St. Lawrence Friary has been set for 180 Sargent Ave the wedding. Beacon, NY 12508 AND PRAYERS FOR OUR PARISH UNBORN JOY La Salette Sodality members pray the rosary this “When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant Tuesday, after the 9:00 am Mass (Feast leaped in her womb …” (Luke 1:40). Even in the of the Immaculate Conception). Afterwards, episodes womb, John was led with joy to serve God. With the 7 and 8 of the Divine video series will be coming of , look for ways to do God’s will shown in the Fr. Gorman Hall. and then leap for joy as you full His plan. “She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he TAI CHI CLASS – WEDNESDAYS: The Tai Chi will save his people from their sins" (Matthew 1:21). class will be held Wednesday, December 9 at 4:00 Source: Growing in Faith December Issue PM in the Parish Hall. Masks & social-distancing.

THE JESSE TREE – THIS WEEKEND Jesse/Giving Tree Announcement: Thank you to all who chose tags from our tree last weekend for gifts for the most neediest in our community. For all you bakers out there, there are still tags on the tree, for your taking, for baked cookies (1 Russell Abbrecht, Luisa Armani, Laureen Aversa, Jerry dozen) each. Please notice the Baltz, Cheryl Bender, Sheila Madera-Brown, Ellen "ornaments" on the tree depicting Jesus' Burmeister, Ryan Callahan, Helen Cammardella, Liam descendants. They were placed there by Casey, Ben Cole, Ed Dannen, Lillian DiPasqua, Betty the children of our religious education Djerf, Iris D’Agostino, Jean Druffner, Honey Fecci, program. Starting next weekend, as the Dave Franze, Ernest Fudge, Sr., Lois Giambrone, gifts begin to come in, our tree becomes Dorothy Gorman, Trish Graig-Tiso, Brandon Grasso, lush and alive. We then can see Chris Hall, Victoria Hall, Catherine Hand, Rosemarie and Erwin Hildenhagen, Laurie Hoy, Jenny Jarrette, Don ourselves grafted onto the tree through our Baptism Kearney, Justin Kolb, Josephine Klonfas, Kathy reaching out to others! Thank you for your participation Kretschmer, Amada Lumbaca, Julie Moloney, Helen in this worthwhile outreach to the community Morelli, Gerry Nilsen, Janet Oakes, Florence Palmer, Please return your gifts or checks the weekends of Claire Paultre, Nicholas Percoco, Fr. Raphael, Franca December 12/13th and 19/20. Ravetier, Rivera, John Rossett, Jon Rowe, Patricia SUPPORT OUR BULLETIN ADVERTISERS: Ruane, Mary Ellen Rury, Catherine Ryan, Christie Ryan, Michael Ryder, Zoila Santa, Martha Santicola, Ronald When possible, please support our advertisers during this Santicola, Anne Shea, Bert Shafer, Gladys Gilbert Christmas Season. Check out their products and services Spiegler; Marie Stutman, John Sylak, Karen Louise at their websites by clicking on their ad on the last page Thomas-Malloy, Fr. Phil Tran, Sonja Turner, Jaime of the bulletin. When you visit their places of business, Umhey, Sharon Umhey, Stephanie Vesely, Bob Walsh, please tell them you saw their ad in our bulletin! Ellen Watson, Catherine Whitelaw, Greg Zaff. Please pray for our men and women in military service.

“I am the Immaculate Conception.” – St. Bernadette of Lourdes

THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED MARY (Patronal Feast Day of the United States)

WHAT DOES THE “IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MEAN?

The Immaculate Conception means that Mary, the Mother of God, was preserved from all sin from the first moment of her conception, in her mother’s womb. Pius IX proclaimed the in 1854, four years before the “Beautiful Lady” of Massabielle introduced herself to on 25th March 1858 when she said, “Que soy era Immaculada Councepciou.” (I am the Immaculate Conception)

According to the Catholic faith, Mary is conceived without . Some twenty years before the proclamation of the dogma by Pope Pius IX in 1854, through Catherine Labouré, the Virgin Mary had given the Church the prayer, “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.” On 8th December 1854, the Pope proclaimed, “The Blessed Virgin Mary was, at the first moment of her conception (…) preserved immune from all stain of original sin.” On this day, members of the Church contemplate, in Mary, the perfect success of humanity as desired by God. “In the Gospel of the , the Angel’s greeting to Mary resounds: “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee”, (Luke 1:28). God has always thought of her and wanted her in his inscrutable plan, to be a creature full of grace, that is, full of his love. Perfectly conforming to God’s plan for her, Mary then becomes the “most beautiful”, the “most holy”, but without the slightest shadow of complacency. She is humble. She is a masterpiece, whilst remaining humble, small, poor. In her is reflected the beauty of God, which is all love, grace, the gift of self. (, 8th December 2019) Source: Lourdes-France.org

IMMACULATE MARY

Immaculate Mary, your praises we sing. You reign now in heaven with Jesus our King. Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria! Ave, Ave, Maria!

In heaven the blessed your glory proclaim; On earth we your children invoke your fair name. Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria! Ave, Ave Maria!

We pray for our Mother, the Church upon earth, And bless, Holy Mary, the land of our birth. Ave, Ave, Ave Maria! Ave, Ave, Maria!

MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Celebrant: Fr. Ed Stewart

Monday, December 7 at 5:00 pm Tuesday, December 8 at 9:00 am

“I am the Immaculate Conception.” – St. Bernadette of Lourdes

AN ADVENT PRAYER Lord God, we adore you because you have come to us in the past. You have spoken to us in the Law of Israel. You have challenged us in the words of the prophets. You have shown us in Jesus what you are really like. Lord God, we adore you because you still come to us now. You come to us through other people and their love and concern for us. You come to us through men and women who need our help. You come to us as we worship you with your people. Lord God, we adore you because you will come to us at the end. You will be with us at the hour of death. You will still reign supreme when all human institutions fail. You will still be God when our history has run its course. We welcome you, the God who comes. Come to us now in the power of Jesus Christ our Lord. SPIRITUAL BOUQUETS

Thank God for In Memory of In Loving Memory of the blessings He In Loving our deceased Jerry Bender has bestowed on Memory of Sodality by his our parish and Barbara Caton members. Loving may we continue to grow and son, William – Our Lady Daughters in faith and love. – The Gormley Family of La Salette Sodality

In Loving In Loving Memory of my In Loving Memory Let there be Memory of Jack beloved wife, of my dear husband peace on earth, and Virginia Harriet, our mom Romeo and my and let it begin Fleming and John & Frank, beloved son, with us. Fleming, Jr. by by Frank Rauchut, by Saveria “Honey” The Morelli Family Veronica & Jon Rowe John, Veronica & Joseph Fecci

In Loving Memory of Stephen, Your brothers In Loving Memory of Lawrence Monachelli and your mother and Vic Cammardella by and Eleanor Helen & Family Space Available father miss you Monachelli. always. – The “The measure of love is to – Mike & Eileen Chesire Family love without measure.” O’Connor – St. Francis de Sales

In Loving Memory of For all my beloved In Loving Memory of our our Parents, Marian deceased family beloved parents, John & & Howard and members and Frances Rauchut, Carmelo & Barbara Grandparents, Alfred & Veronica Callaghan and Umhey, friends, let's Grace and our Two Together pray together. and all our Loved Ones. deceased brothers Forever -The Howard Umhey Family – Claire Paultre and sisters.

In Loving Memory of our Pray to the Infant Jesus of In Loving Memory In Loving Memory of beloved parents, Lillian and Prague. In Memory of of our parents, Jack George and Mary Wallace, & Sue Tiso and Patricia and Henry Miller and Mildred George L. & William T. Anthony & Florence Terry Buchanan and William by the Wolfrom Wallace, Bruce A. Wallace Persichilli by DiPasqua, and our and Eric Kohlroser. Charles, Joe, Margie, Family deceased brothers. – The Wallace Family Pam & Susan

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