Community Of Saint Patrick Athens / Catskill 24 North Washington Street Athens, New York 12015 66 William Street Catskill, New York 12414 Phone 518 943-3150 Fax 518 943-5257 Email [email protected] Faith Formation Email [email protected] Web site www.stpatrickathenscatskill.org

Parish Life Coordinator Janine O’Leary Parish Celebrations Celebration Of The Eucharist

PAROCHIAL VICAR Monday 8:30 a.m. Athens Fr. Michael P. Melanson Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Catskill Saturday 4:00 p.m. Deacon 1st / 3rd Saturday Athens Ron Dombrowski 2nd / 4th Saturday Catskill Sunday 8:45 a.m. Catskill Pastoral Associate 10:45 a.m. Athens For Holy Days as announced Evangelization and Ministry Michaela Anderson Recitation Of The Rosary Monday 9:00 a.m., Athens Director Of Music Athens Vincent B. Brennan, Jr. SACRAMENTS Catskill Baptism Marie A. Bitter Arrangements should be made six weeks in advance Parish Trustees Athens Marriage Anne L. Pirrone Arrangements should be made John P. Pulice six months in advance Catskill Ashley R. McCarthy Charles G. McEntee Reconciliation Individual Penance Finance Council Saturday 3:00—3:30pm Chairperson Weekly Mass Site Athens Barbara A. Moran Anointing of the Sick Catskill Available after mass and on Dennis R. O’Grady request by calling the parish office William D. Rinaldi

Pastoral Council Chairperson Athens Joan A. Draiss Our mission is to be a welcoming Catholic Catskill Teresa A. Gustas community, sharing God’s immeasurable love. Ordinary Time Year B

Twenty-Seventh Sunday 3 October 2021

Genesis 2:18-24 Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4- 5, 6 Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2 -16

SCRIPTUR E REFLECTIO N Loneliness is, perhaps, the greatest of modern afflictions. Despite e-mails and cell phones, it’s difficult to feel like, in the words of the poet John Donne, “a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” Millions surround us, but we can still feel like “islands” in the vast ocean of life. In the beginning, we were meant for oneness. Man and woman, scripture says, were made for each other. No other partner was fitting for the man. Woman alone, made not from the clay of the ground as was Adam but from the man’s own rib, was suitable. Once, this was a simple and readily accepted concept. But today, the waters are murkier. Some say anything that reduces the loneliness of modern life should be praised as good and godly, so and view marriage between a man and a woman as just one option among other options. Maybe that’s why Mark follows Jesus’ citation of the Genesis text and his hard teaching on divorce with the episode in which Jesus calls us to be childlike. Children are not necessarily nice or sweet. In fact, they can be downright cruel. But children readily trust and depend on others. Those are the child -like qualities Jesus wants us to emulate. Maturity and wisdom can help us avoid cruelty, but when our brains and hearts head out in opposite directions, only childlike trust can enable us to embrace the hard teachings of the Gospel.

“. . . a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24).

SHARIN G FAIT H i Do you see evidence of loneliness in modern culture? How about in your own life? What are viable antidotes to loneli- ness? i The almighty, eternal Word of God became “lower than the angels,” that he “might taste death for every- one” (Hebrews 2:9). When you reflect on that humility and generosity, how does it impact your willingness to give of yourself for others? i God is love in a community of persons. How does your family fit this same description? Your parish? How can you encourage loving community around you? LIVIN G TH E LITURG Y i Observe a child for an extended period. Try to discern the childlike qualities Jesus was (and was not!) asking us to em- ulate if we would possess the kingdom. i Take a poll of at least ten people. Ask them if Roman Catholic teaching on divorce and remarriage is a biblical princi- ple that comes from Jesus, or a law created by the Church. i Reach out to someone who is alone. Invite a lonely neighbor to join you monthly or weekly for supper, a movie night, or some other treat. Volunteer to read aloud to someone who is sight impaired. Offer to lead a craft activity at an as- sisted living facility. The Word to Go © 2011 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. By Graziano Marcheschi with Rosanne Masters Thomas. English scripture texts from the New American Bible with revised New Testament and Psalms © 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc. Permission to publish granted by the Very Reverend John F. Canary, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Chicago, on May 18, 2011.

458~1 At our Eucharistic Liturgies, we remember in a Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time October 3 special way: 8:45 a.m. Eucharistic Liturgy Church / Catskill 10:45 a.m. Eucharistic Liturgy Church / Athens ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Monday, October 4 8:30 a.m. Monday October 4 His wife, Marie Garth Walker 8:30 a.m. Eucharistic Liturgy Church / Athens …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Wednesday, October 6 8:30 a.m. Wednesday October 6 Garth Walker His wife, Marie 8:30 a.m. Eucharistic Liturgy Church / Catskill …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Saturday, October 9 4:00 p.m. Saturday October 9 Frank Porto MaryAnn Kordich 4:00 p.m. Eucharistic Liturgy Church / Catskill Sheron Regan Barbara Shook ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time October 10 Sunday, October 10 8:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Eucharistic Liturgy Church / Catskill Manny Greco Carol and George Legan 10:45 a.m. Eucharistic Liturgy Church / Athens Franics Lubera The Family Jess Samplaski Mike, Peggy and Kaitlyn Keicher Sunday, October 10 10:45 a.m. “St. Joseph’s ‘yes’ to the Lord meant that regardless Connie Harvey Kathy Yannone of the hardship and personal sacrifice to himself, Albert Salvino Shannon Maurer he consistently chose to put the needs of Mary and Chester Van Zandt Al and Darlene Ramm Jesus before his own. Joseph’s devotion helps reveal to us our own call to show special care for the lives Remember In Your Prayers of those whom God has entrusted to us.” Gene Antonelli ~ Jimmy Apa ~ Marcy Bartley ~ USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Respect Life Re- Ruth Bennett ~ Joanne Blasewitz ~ Kathleen flection: St. Joseph, Defender of Life, respectlife.org/ Burger ~ Joseph Caro ~ Maryann Casino ~ Sr. reflection-joseph Theresa Clarizio ~ Maureen Corrigan ~ Cathy Craft ~ Nick DeBow ~ Mary Dickson ~ Michael R e a d i n g s F o r DiLena ~ Mary Doebler ~ Joan Draiss ~ Edward T h e W e e k O f O c t o b e r 3 Dunn ~ Patrick Enright ~ Jerry Fargo ~ Louise Sunday: Gn 2:18-24/Heb 2:9-11/Mk 10:2-16 Finley ~ MaryAnn Gabriele ~ Ron Gabriele ~ Monday: Jon 1:1 — 2:1-2, 11/Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10/Lk 10:38-42 Jack Galvin ~ Anna Geter ~ Sheila Gilfeather ~ Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11/Lk 11:1-4 Dorothy Greco ~ Jan Doebler Hempstead ~ Col- Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b/Lk 11:5-13 leen Holloway ~ Lisa Jakob ~ Elizabeth Jarvis ~ Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2/Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Jl 4:12-21/Lk 11:27-28 Caroline Johnson ~ Roger Johnston ~ Paul Kelly Sunday: Wis 7:7-11/Heb 4:12-13/Mk 10:17-30 ~ Suzanne Beare Knight ~ Rosie Lennon ~ Avery We encourage you to reflect on the readings for our Sunday Lyons ~ Carmella Maffucci ~ Cisy Mahoney ~ Eucharistic Liturgy before you come to church. Andrea Mango ~ Karen Mansfield ~ Scott Mat- tice ~ Irene Maxwell ~ William McLean ~ Carol McNeany ~ Peter Monteleone ~ Guiseppe Mul- Collection Of September 26 tari ~ Cameron Nickles ~ Alivia Nunziato ~ Clement Oropallo ~ Joan Pepia ~ Landon Portu Athens Catskill ~ Nate Prest ~ Kathy Pritker ~ Michael Regan ~ Envelopes/Loose $1,070.00 $1,393.00 Julia Rightmyer ~ Liam Rossicone ~ Charlotte E-giving $ 283.37 $ 356.70 Salvino ~ Patti Sapunarich ~ Nicholas Scalera ~ Total $1,353.37 $1,749.70 Fr. Rick Shaw ~ Holly Shepard ~ Cindy Borfitz

Smith ~ Dianne Somma ~ Kelly Steenburgh ~ Thank you for your generous support of our Mary Tennermann ~ Laura Van Valkenburg ~ Parish Family during these difficult times. Tim Watkins ~ John Williams ~ Maureen Healy Woodburn ~ Kyle Zindell

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In this week’s Gospel, Jesus presents to the world the Faith Formation will begin on Sunday, October 17, truth about marriage. He’s talking to the people of 2021 at 9:00 am in Athens. his day and also to us today, when he corrects the decree of divorce given by Moses, to that which God All children and youth are welcome from Kinder- the father commands. “Moses permitted a husband garten through 10th grade. This year we will be to write a bill of divorce and dismiss her...because of meeting once a month before the 10:45 am Mass. the hardness of your hearts”. But Jesus goes on to tell Children and youth will also be expected to attend the world that what God joins, no one must separate. the Family Mass once a month in Athens. Lastly The bond between a man and a woman at the mar- there will be a quarterly Family night where fami- riage decree, becomes an inseparable bond, that lies will worship together, and enjoy a fun filled joined by the Holy Spirit, nothing can separate it. activity. We hope that these gatherings will be en- Jesus says, “So they are no longer two but one flesh. riching evenings for all. Therefore, what God has joined together, no human being must separate.” If you know anyone who would like to register please have them email: [email protected] or So, let us all give thanks for this blessed sacrament of call 518-943-3150. matrimony. For those who are currently married and those who are widowed, and all those who are en- Schedule of Monthly Classes gaged to be married, let us pray that the command of (All classes begin at 9:00 a.m.) our Lord Jesus be understood always as a permanent sacrament. Amen! October 17 February 13 November 21 March 13 December 12 April 10 RCIA was reintroduced into the Church in 1972 as the January 9 May 15 normal way in which adults should be initiated into and enter the Catholic Church. Although this practice may seem new, it is not. It is a return to a former prac- Schedule of Family Masses tice that was integral to the growth of the early Church. (10:45 a.m. in Athens) RCIA is not a program; it is a process of conversion. October 24 February 13 Do you know anyone who is not baptized? Do you know anyone who is baptized in another faith tradition November 14 March 20 and may be seeking to learn more about the Catholic December 19 April 10 Church? Do you know anyone who is baptized in the January 23 May 22 Catholic Church and has not received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? Tell them about RCIA. Schedule of Quarterly Evening Events This year we are planning to use material from Formed (Church, Athens) (The Catholic Faith. On Demand.) our new digital par- ish subscription platform. Thursday, November 4—Advent For more information, contact the parish office at 943- Thursday, March 10—Lenten 3150 or email [email protected] Thursday, May 12—Blessed Mother

4:00 p.m.. 8:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. The 49th Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Cele- Altar Servers th bration will be held Saturday, October 30 , 2021 Commentator at 2:00 PM at The Cathedral of the Immaculate C. Young J. Sencabaugh B. Moran Conception in Albany. Couples celebrating their th th th Ministers Of Communion 25 , 40 , 50 or other special wedding anniver- saries are invited to attend this celebration. Bishop E. Cooke M.A. Kordich T. Tompkins E. Mansfield Edward B. Scharfenberger will celebrate the Mass at 2:00 PM and greet couples and their guests at a L e c t o r s reception in the gathering area at the Cathedral S. Decker M. Greco D. Ramm immediately following Mass. Ministers of Hospitality Please register through your parish office or by M. Archambault J. Doskocz J. Pulice / A. Ramm email to [email protected]. B. DeLuca / G. Lubera P. Wallace/D. Zelasko T. Tompkins

458~3 More pictures from the Picnic. Thanks to Bob Near for the wonderful photographs!

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