Sacred Church 301 Ann Street Newburgh, New York 12550

Phone: 845-561-2264 Fax: 845-562-7144 Website: http://Sacredheartnewburgh.org E-mail: [email protected]

The Twenty-second Sunday in August 28, 2016

You have approached Mount Zion and the city of the living God … Hebrews 12:22a

August 28, 2016 Welcome to Sacred Heart Church Page 1

CELEBRATION OF SACRAMENTS

Saturday Evening: BAPTISM: Communal celebrations of Baptism take place 5:00 PM on the first and third Sundays at 2:00 PM. To arrange a Bap- tism, please call the Rectory. A Baptismal Instruction Session is Sunday:10:00AM, 12:00PM required before the Baptism. Because Godparents play an im- 1st Sunday 8:00 AM Italian/English portant role in the child’s Christian life and education, Godpar- Monday-Saturday: 9:00 AM in the Chapel ents must be practicing Catholics who have been confirmed, Holy Days of Obligation: Mass times will be listed in are at least 14 years of age and, if married, must be in a mar- the bulletin on the Sunday prior to the holy day. riage recognized by the Church. If there is a question about the suitability of someone to be a Godparent, please call the Rectory before asking the person to be a Godparent. Pastoral and Administrative Staff RECONCILIATION: The Sacrament of Penance takes place Rev. Andrew Kurzyna, Pastor on Saturdays from 4:00 to 4:45 PM. At other times, the person Rev. Bejoy Thomas Valliyil, CMI Parochial Vicar should make the request directly to a priest. Peter R.C. Haight, Deacon Frank Iovine, Deacon MARRIAGE: Engaged couples should contact the Rectory Deacon John Sadowski - Parish Business Manager at least six months in advance. Diocesan regulations require a marriage preparation program for all couples. Mrs. Wendy Timperio, Secretary MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND: If a parishion- er is in the hospital or homebound, please contact the Rectory. Arrangements can be made for the person to receive the Sac- rament of the Anointing of the Sick. Also, Holy Communion can Regional Catholic School be brought to our homebound parishioners. 24 South Robinson Avenue 845-561-1433 http://shsnewburgh.org Mrs. Lori DiMarco-Evanko, Principal Mrs. Beth DaSilva, School Secretary PARISHIONER REGISTRATION

Sacred Heart Religious Education Program Parishioner registration is important to the parish as well 24 South Robinson Avenue 845-561-2589 as the parishioner. All parishioners are encouraged to Mrs. Lynda Piper, Coordinator register. Once you have registered and continue to par- Trustees ticipate by attending Mass and receiving the Mr. Robert Ruckdeschel and Mrs. Maureen Neppl regularly; you will find it helpful for the enrollment of children in the Religious Education Program, and to Sacred Heart Convent obtain the necessary documents to become a Godpar- 15 Stori Road 845-565-5034 ent or a sponsor for Confirmation. Sr. Alba Danese, F.M.I., Pastoral Assistant If you would like to register please stop by the rectory Sr. Anna Sasso, F.M.I., Pastoral Assistant during regular business hours. Monday thru Friday 9am to 4pm. If you are presently receiving envelopes and would like them discontinued please call the rectory and we will assist you. (845-561-2264) PARISH DEVOTIONS .

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on the First Friday evening from 7:00 - 9:00 PM KEEPING UP WITH EXPENSES prayed following the 9:00 AM Mass, Monday The parish effort to closely manage day to day expens- through Saturday in the Chapel. es continues. However, expenses such as utilities, prop- Mass: First Saturday at 9:00 AM erty insurance and our archdiocesan assessment for : ( Only) Fridays at 7:00 PM central services (in some months totaling as much as $15,000) put a strain on our ability to keep current with all expenses. Our objective is to achieve that goal with- out any assistance from the Archdiocese. The continued generosity of every parishioner and increased giving BULLETIN ITEMS whenever possible will make that possible. Thank you

Items you wish to place in the parish bulletin MUST be submitted, for your continued support. in writing, to the rectory by 4:00 PM on Mondays for the following Sunday. Email address is [email protected] Every effort will be made to get your item in the bulletin in a timely SILENCE IS GOLDEN and APPRECIATED manner and as space allows. Our Eucharistic Community invite you to be Thank you for your cooperation. “FULLY PRESENT” during our Mass, we ask that you kindly turn off all electronic devices. Thank you for your cooperation. August 28, 2016 Page 2

UPCOMING EVENT

Please see the bulletin for more information as the date approaches

Aug.27-28 Monthly Parish Food Drive

Sept. 2 7 PM

Sept.8 Sacred Heart Regional School Opens MONDAY, August 29 9:00 Domenico Pendino Sept 10/11 Mission Appeal Outreach to Haiti

TUESDAY, August 30 Sept 18 Father Hartley Bancroft will celebrate 9:00 Cosimo DiBrizzi 12 Noon Mass Sept 27 Speaker Ed Mechmann 7PM WEDNESDAY, August 31 Activity Center 9:00 Richard Weeks & Guy Richard Weeks

THURSDAY, September 1 9:00 Nicola Giusippe Roscino R.C. I.A. News

FRIDAY, September 2 In our parish, the process known as the Rite of Christian 9:00 Thomas DeToro Anv. Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is available to anyone who would like to have the opportunity to learn about the SATURDAY, September 3 beliefs and practices of the Roman . 9:00 (no intentions listed) The process is open to any adult who is unbaptized, or a member of a denomination other than the Catholic 5:00 Virginia Cruver Church, or a baptized Catholic who has not completed Edward Kren reception of the Sacraments of Initiation, (Eucharist and/or Confirmation). SUNDAY, September 4 8:00 Antonio Tallerico The formal aspects of the RCIA program will take 10:00 Diane Piper-Rader individuals through various stages of study, prayer, and 12:00 Gaspare & Francesca Coraci spiritual formation culminating in baptism (for non- Christians) or full reception into the Catholic Church at the Vigil.

If you know a man or woman who has expressed some personal interest in Catholicism please contact the rectory at (845-561-2264). Informal introductory sessions will acquaint the inquirer with the RCIA process and will be the first step in their journey of faith.

August 13 & August 14 $4459.00 Maintenance Collection $1294.00 Assumption Envelopes $468.00 Monthly Parish Food Drive

Attendance 517 Our monthly parish food drive will take place this weekend, August 27/28. We are in need of the following items: cereal, pancake mix and syrup, box stuffing mix, canned soup, fruits and vegetables, pasta, spaghetti sauce in cans, and tuna. Es- pecially during the summer months we can also use toothpaste, shampoo soap, deodorant and toilet tissue. Thank you for your continued generosity to this program. Our collection is given to Mary’s Hope which brings food to the homebound and veterans in need. They are most grateful for your support. August 28, 2016 Page 3

Regional School News

REP NEWS Sacred Heart Regional School, Newburgh is REP re-registration forms have seeking loving and caring individuals who will work been mailed to the families’ with children in grades Pre-K thru 8th for Aftercare homes.. activities. Aftercare Activities is the after school program run by the school. If you have a child entering Kindergarten or First Grade In addition , we are seeking college students please call the REP office at interested in tutoring our intervention classes for our 845-561-2589for a new 4th -8th grade students, in math and reading. registration form For inquires, please contact Heather Casale by Healing Mass e-mail, [email protected]

A Healing Mass with free flow Gifts of the Holy Spirit, will be held on Tuesday, September 6th, at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, 1925 Rte. 82, La Grangeville, NY. Guest celebrant will be Fr. James Sheridan, newly ordained by Cardinal Dolan and serving at St. Columba Parish. Bereavement Support Group Praise and begins at 7PM; Mass at 7:30PM in the chapel. Individual A Bereavement Support Group will prayers for healing follow Mass. The event begin on Wednesday, September 14th, at a is sponsored by Spirit Wind Prayer Group private home. One group well meet on of St. Kateri. Spirit Wind also meets on the Wednesday afternoons from 2 to4PM and other Tuesdays for praise and prayer from 7 another group well meet Wednesday to 8:30PM in the Chapel. For more evenings from 4:30 to 6:30PM for a total of details contact Pat or Joe at (845)440-3519 eight sessions. If you or someone you know might be interested in joining the Marlboro Healing Mass: Every third “Journey,” please call Beverly Austin at Sunday of the month there is a Healing (845) 245- 4143 for more information. Mass at St. Mary’s Church in Marlboro on Rt. 9W For information call Toni (914)456-7539

Orange County Bicycle Club & Catholic Charities Community Services Present The following parishioners are in need of our prayers

The Orange County Charles and Joanna Armanda, Bette Bardin Country Roads Fall Foliage Donna Bohomne, Deacon Dominick Casadone, Katie Cowart Pam Denisi, Theresa Di Chiaro, Sunday September 18, 2016 Janie Favoino, Marty Finnerty, Catherine Fossella,

Thomas Hare Bernadette Gallagher, Pat Garzione, Register at Active.com Barrington Green, Ingrassia and Brenda Hermida, Or follow the Link at Frank Honkus, Deacon Larry Kawula, Www.ocbicycleclub.org Frances Marino, Tom Marino, Joann Fayo-Perry, Gloria Presutti, Art Quick,Jr. Wendy Timperio, 10, 25, 45, or 65 mile ride Mary Ventcenque, Marc Verlinger, Rudy Warren, Ride at your own pace in the Keith Weber, Xavier Villavert Patricia Young Black Dirt Region of Orange County, NY We ask family members of those on our prayer list to Country Roads please call the Rectory Office (561-2264) to confirm that Music Homemade Food these names should continue to remain on our list. (revised November 1, 2015)) horses, cows and camels too! August 28, 2016 Page 4 2016-17 Activities Calendar Healthy Orange Any parish organization or group wanting to Farmers Market use any parish facility, to include the Regional School Building is asked to submit the date time and description of the activity to Deacon July 5- October 25, 2016 John Sadowski- the Business Manager, at the rectory, or by e-mail at Tuesdays [email protected]. Please send him any questions or concerns at the rectory. 10 am to 2 pm Women’s Retreat Mt. Alvernia Retreat Center, 158 Delavergne Ave., (Green Lot Across from 141 Broadway) Wappingers Falls, NY announces WOMEN’S Between Landers and Johnston Sts. RETREAT SEPTEMBER 9-11. The theme is Jubilee of . Vegetables, Fruits

Includes: Private Bedroom with full bath, Linens, Honey, Eggs, Herbs Friday dinner 6PM, 3 meals on Saturday and 2 Baked Goods , Polish Foods meals on Sunday. The retreat consists of communal prayer and private prayer times, 4conferences, Adoration, opportunity for EBT, WIC FMNP, WIC Fruit and Reconciliation, Saturday and Sunday Mass. The vegetable Checks, Senior Cou- cost is $175.00, Deposit $50.00 to reserve your place. More info. pons and Veterans Coupons Call 845-297-5706ext. 112 Accepted. For more info contact Meg Oakes 845-360-6691

Save the Date

Monday September 19th

The City of Newburgh will host a follow-up public meeting about Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) Found in the drinking waterand other drinking watr related issues. There will be a question and answer MEMBERS OF THE period for attendees following the presentation. ARMED SERVICES Please remember the following members of the Mount St. Mary College armed services in your prayers Aquinas Hall Maj. Benjamin Jackman, US Army PV 2 C. J. Kozlik US Army 330 Powell Avenue-Newburgh, NY Pfc. Nicholas Kozlik US Marines Lt. Thomas O. Mennerich US Navy Lt. Abby K. Mennerich US Navy 7PM AA Nicholas Mossa US Navy Spanish translation services will be available We ask that family members of those on our MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICE prayer list call the Rectory Office (561-2264) to confirm that these names should continue to remain on our list. (revised November 1, 2015)

Sacred Heart Parish has a website, Facebook Page and Blog. The Facebook Page and Blog can be easily accessed from the Links provided on the website navigation bar. All questions and concerns should be directed via email to our WebMaster, Charles Mahoney at [email protected] August 28, 2016 The Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5

HUMILITY TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Have you ever been in a group of people—maybe on a tour, at a social gathering, or at church—and dis- Perhaps the most familiar traditional symbol covered that you have just been talking with a well- that identifies bishops is the crosier that they carry. We known author, corporate CEO, great scholar, or politi- see the shepherd’s staff and immediately rich images cian? Your first thought is the hope that you didn’t say from scripture come to mind, as well as the recollec- anything to embarrass yourself; but your second tion that the first to respond to Christ’s presence in our thought is how much they seemed like such “regular” world were the shepherds. The staff is more than a folks. What is it that makes people seem so “regular”? walking stick; its crooked top is useful in snaring er- Today’s readings give us a clue when they stress the rant sheep but also in keeping the flock united. Bish- importance of humility. ops carry the curve outward, indicating their ministry It is so hard for us not to tell the first person who to the wider flock, while (and some abbesses, will listen how busy we are, how hard we work, how too) carry the crosier with the curve pointing in, indi- much money we donate, and how important our job cating that their ministry is to the alone. titles are. We think these accolades make a difference The crosier was once also carried by the pope, but to people, and if we don’t tell them, how will they ever was phased out centuries ago. You may recall that in know? But if our actions demonstrate our values, peo- pre-“popemobile” days, the pope was often carried ple will recognize our worth on their own. The words of around on a portable throne called a sedia gestatoria. Jesus show us how much better it is to let someone else Since he didn’t do much walking, the need for a recognize our worth than to be embarrassed because crosier was minimal. Pope Paul VI introduced the someone did not. innovation of a walking staff in the 1960s, and Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. everyone remembers Pope John Paul II’s walking

. staff, not a crook, but a delicately sculptured crucifix. Thus, the pope carries a “pastoral staff” rather than a crosier. Precisely because the pope’s ministry is TODAY’S READINGS universal, to the whole world, popes will likely leave crosiers in the hands of the bishops they commission for care of specific flocks.

First Reading — Conduct your affairs with humility and —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. God will favor you (Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29). Psalm — God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor (Psalm 68). Second Reading — You have approached Jesus, the me- diator of a new covenant (Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a). Gospel — When invited to dine, take the lowest place. Apostolate of Prayer Those who humble themselves will be exalted (Luke 14:1, 7-14). Father, in your plan of salvation you provide shepherds for your people. Fill your Church with a spirit of courage and love. Raise up worthy ministers to your altars, ar- dent but gentle servants of the Gospel. To those clergy who have already answered your call, grant joy and perseverance in your service. Amen. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Aug 29 Rev. John Cinnanate Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Mk 6:17-29 Rev. Christopher Argano Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 Aug 30 Rev. Emmanuel Anyansi Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Deacon Brescia Lk 4:38-44 Aug 31 Rev. Michael Kissane, O.Carm Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Rev. John Bonnici Lk 5:1-11 Sept 1 Rev. Jeffrey Pomeisi Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Deacon Peter Brockmann Lk 5:33-39 Sept 2 Rev. Andrew Kurzyna Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Ps 145:17-21; Lk 6:1-5 Deacon Frank Iovine Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90:3-6, 12-17; Sept 3 Vocations Seminarians Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33 Sept 4 Cardinal Dolan Auxiliary Bishops .