St. Francis de Sales Catholic Community December 6, 2020 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 PARISH WEBSITE OR CLICK HERE Gem of the Catskills Rev. Thomas P. Kiely, Parish Administrator 845-679-7696 HOLY SACRAMENTS Gem of the Catskills Sacrament of Baptism By appointment. Prior instruction required. PARISH COUNCIL Sacrament of Matrimony Check website or bulletin for meeting schedule 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: OUR LADY OF LA SALETTE 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 Archbishop Michael 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 dedicated the church on Sunday, August 21, 1904. The We cherish our Catholic Tradition, work to model and proclaim the teaching of Jesus 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 Advent “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 John the Baptist'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 prophets who chided the people of God 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 prophet (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 Isaiah 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 the Lord 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 Gospel 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.” (Doctor of the Church, 1567-1622) “I am the Immaculate Conception.” – St. Bernadette of Lourdes 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 salvation “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 RAPHAEL 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 ROSARY AND PRAYERS FOR OUR PARISH UNBORN JOY La Salette Sodality members pray the rosary this “When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant Tuesday, December 8 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 Mercy video series will be coming of Christmas, 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. 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