Rev. Msgr. Gerardo J. Colacicco, Pastor

PARISH SECRETARIES Mary Theresa Soyka Wanda Ramos-Munoz

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Daisy Abruzzo

DIRECTORS OF MUSIC Gene Canevari Patricia Mark Bernadette Syversen Therese Syversen

MASSES Saturday ...... 5:00 PM Vigil Mass of Sunday Sunday ...... 8:00 and 10:15 AM, 12:00 Noon Holydays ...... See bulletin for schedule Daily Mass….....7:30 AM, Wednesday…….5:00pm only

CONFESSIONS For the sake of His sorrowful Saturday ...... 4:00-4:45 PM or anytime by request passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. ADORATION OF THE BLE SSED SACRAMENT: Begins at 12:00 Noon every 1st Friday and continues throughout the afternoon, ending with Benediction at 5:00 PM.

April 3, 2016 - Divine Mercy Sunday

BAPTISMS: Sundays at 1:00 PM. Please contact the rectory. Sponsor certificates for the Sacrament of Baptism (godparents) or the Sacrament of Confirmation can be obtained by seeing the Pastor after one of the weekend Masses.

WEDDINGS: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance. A Marriage Preparation Program is required.

NEW PARISHIONERS: Please register in the parish by calling the Rectory. St. Joseph Cemetery, Millbrook and St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bangall: Call the Rectory for information.

Rectory Phone: 845-677-3422 • Rectory Fax: 845-677-3423 CCD Office: 845-677-3273 E-mail: [email protected] Website: stjosephmillbrookny.org Rectory Office Open 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Sick calls: Anytime 845-677-3422

Afternoon Tea to Honor the Widows of our Parish An Afternoon Tea will be held to honor the widows of St. Joseph-Immaculate Conception Parish. This event is by invitation only to the widows of the Parish. Event Information: The Tea will be held on Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 1:00-3:30pm at the Parish Hall. The invitees to this event are only the widows of our Parish, where each may bring one adult female guest. Invitations will be available for pick-up in March in the rear of the Church and at the rectory. We need an RSVP, by April 3, only if you plan on attending. As much as we would appreciate your help, the widows of the Parish are requested to refrain from providing any help, whether you plan to attend or not. By allowing us the pleasure of doing all the work for the event, this is one way of honoring you. Note: The 12:00pm Mass on the day of the Tea will be dedicated to the widows and widowers of the Parish. Contact Information: Maria Vondras at 914-474-5487 If you are a widow of our Parish, please pick up an invitation. We will be most pleased to see you at the Tea.

Divine Mercy Sunday Come and celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday on April 3, 2016 at 3:00pm in the Church. A Plenary Indulgence is granted to all who participate in the devotions of this day. The conditions are as follows: Sacramental Confession (within 3 weeks, before or after), Eucharistic Communion (on that Sunday) and prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father. A Plenary Indulgence is the removal of all temporal punishment due for sins. It may be applied to oneself or to a soul in Purgatory. JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU!

In Memory of In Memory of Women’s Guild The Women’s Guild will meet on Tuesday, Michael Billen John and Helen April 5th at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall. Stevens

Wednesday, April 6th - 5:00pm Maria Natrella Saturday, April 2nd - 7:30am Intentions of Superior General Thursday, April 7th - St. John Baptist de la Salle 5:00pm Vincenzina Still 7:30am Mary Briggs

Sunday, April 3rd - Divine Mercy Sunday Friday, April 8th - 8:00am Special Intentions 7:30am Ovalle and Pimentel Families 10:15am Augustine J. Rotunno 12:00pm Frank and Rose Troiano Saturday, April 9th - 7:30am Angie Jack Monday, April 4th - The Annunciation of the Lord 5:00pm Diana Carey 7:30am The Family of Albert and Teresa Velletri Rotunno Sunday, April 10th - Third Sunday of Easter 8:00am John and Sadie Whalen Tuesday, April 5th - St. Vincent Ferrer 10:15am Robert Lehmkuhl 7:30am John Junge 12:00pm Edward Rochfort

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The Relics of St. Faustina Visit Dutchess County PARISH INFORMATION The Vocation Office of the Archdiocese is holding a Divine Mercy Immaculate Conception, Amenia Food Pantry 373-8193 Mission with First Class Relics of St. Faustina. The Relics will visit Dutchess County at St. Columba Church, Hopewell Junction on Religious Education (CCD) And Youth Group Sunday, April 10. All are welcome! The schedule is as follows: Daisy Abruzzo 677-3273

2:45pm - Arrival of the Relics Uncle Al’s Thrift Shop 677-5002 3:00pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet 4:00pm - Confessions and Veneration St. Joseph’s Women’s Guild Pamela Woodward 677-5897 6:00pm - Rosary 7:00pm - Mass celebrated by Peter Byrne Knights of Columbus Greg Butta 677-0182

FOOD COLLECTION CYO Basketball Next Sunday we will be collecting food here at St. Joseph’s for Kirsten Rappleyea 677-6581

the food pantry in Immaculate Conception Church, Amenia. Choir Please leave food on our Rectory porch. The food pantry in Gene Canevari 399-0403 Amenia is open on the third Saturday of the month from 9:45am to 11am. Men’s Group Mike Appolonia 594-7804 Collection for The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA was established by Knights of Columbus Pope Saint John Paul II in 1985, to provide the Church’s full range of The Knights will meet on Tuesday, April pastoral ministries to those in the United States Armed Forces. Its 12th at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall. mission is to “serve those who serve” in the armed forces, enrolled in military academies, and more. Unlike a conventional (arch)diocese, An Easter Blessing the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA has no parishes or The congregation at Lyall Memorial parish registries. It has no weekly collections, relying solely on the Church thanks the parishioners of generosity of private donations to support its programs and services. St. Joseph’s for their beautiful piece of Your support of this national collection will bring the Gospel, palm art given to us at the Blessings of Sacraments and other forms of spiritual support to the men and the Palms on Palm Sunday morning. women who serve our country and defend our freedoms, including What a lovely thing you have done. We parishioners and families from our own Archdiocese. This collection is are happy debtors to you. In that spirit, being taken up next Sunday, April 10th. we would like to give an offering of white Thank you for your generosity. Easter Lilies to St. Joseph’s in recognition of this day of Resurrection Union Vale Fire Company Ham Supper and as a small gesture of Christian unity. Saturday, April 9 at Station 1 in Verbank, Rte. 82 Happy Easter, our beloved brothers and Buffet Dinner but still our traditional menu sisters at St. Joseph’s! 4pm—7pm Eat in or Take out Adults 12 and older: $10; Students and Seniors: $9 Children under 5 are free For tickets/info contact: [email protected] 845.240.4613

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