Church of the Infant Saviour 22 Holland Avenue, Pine Bush, NY 12566

Tel: (845) 744-2391 Fax: (845) 744-5938

website: www.infantsaviour.org email: infsavpb@hvc.rr.com

February 21, 2016 Second Sunday of Lent

Infant Saviour, Pine Bush

CHURCH LEADERSHIP:

Father S. Niranjan Rodrigo - Pastor Deacon Jack Carr Deacon Frank Rose Deacon Frank Rose - Trustee Dr. Richard Reich - Trustee Deacon Jack Carr – Parish Council President Mrs. Patricia Ditizio – Parish Secretary/Notary Public PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Wed– Friday

Mon, Wed-Fri 9:00 AM– 4:00 PM, & Tues. 9AM-6PM (744-2391)

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Evening: 5PM-Pine Bush Sunday: 8:00 AM – Walker Valley 9:30AM & 11:15AM – Pine Bush 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month 2PM: Spanish Mass-Pine Bush Daily Masses: 8:00AM Monday through Sat. – Pine Bush CONFESSIONS: Saturday 4:00-4:40 and by appointment.

INFANT BAPTISMS: Any 2nd or 4th Saturday of each month at 12 Noon. or by special appointment. Please call the Rectory at 744-2391 ext. 10 Baptism Catechesis is offered on the third Saturday of every month at 3PM in the church hall. Any parents who are getting their children baptized and have been directed to attend should plan on coming to one of the sessions before the baptism takes place. Godparents may also attend. Please direct any questions or concerns to Dn. Jack Carr.

ADULT BAPTISMS:

We use the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 5329: Meets the first Thursday of the month in the Church call Charlie Cino at 744-6174.

Our Lady of the Valley, Walker Valley

EDUCATION & YOUTH LEADERSHIP:

Religious Education Office – 744-9944 Mrs. Gail Baumann – Coordinator Mrs. Jeanette Coates – Secretary

ADULT FAITH FORMATION: Gail Baumann, Coordinator 744-9944

CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION: Jeanette & Don Coates Lula & Michael Tartaglione

744-9944

THE HOMEBOUND are visited regularly. To arrange a visit, please call the Parish Office at 744-2391. DEVOTIONS:

Rosary – 7:40 Rosary said before Daily Mass

Miraculous Medal Novena – after Saturday 8:00AM Mass

Holy Hour – Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30PM Last Wednesday of Every month Holy Hour will be held at Our Lady of the Valley in Walker Valley 6:30-7:30.

Marian Prayer Group – 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 10:30AM, Mother’s Chapel

Ultreya – 2nd Thursday of the month: 7:30PM, Church Hall

Eucharistic Adoration – First Friday of the Month: 9AM – 6PM

MARRIAGES: Please call the Rectory 744-2391 for an appointment

at least six months prior to the desired date. No date will be given until the couple has met with Fr. Niranjan, Deacon Jack or Deacon Frank.

Second Sunday Of Lent

February 21, 2016

Mass Intentions Sat: February 20, 2016 8:00AM: 5:00PM: Bob Turnbull (Pat & John Callan) Week of February 21, 2016 Sun: 8:00AM: Anthony Bove (Miller Family) 9:30AM: Rev. Msgr. Florian G. Wermuth (William Bardin) 11:15AM: Mary Ellen McClure (Diane & Greg McClure) 2:00PM: Spanish Mass Mon: 8:00AM: Elizabeth McCormack (Charlie & Renate Cino) Tues: 8:00AM: All Souls In Purgatory Wed: 8:00AM: Thur: 8:00AM: Fri: 8:00AM: Carmina Antunes (Happy Birthday In Heaven) (Her Daughter Lisa & Family) Sat: 8:00AM: 5:00PM: Joseph Asterino (Joe & RoseMary DeCaro, & Dan & Kathy Livingston) Week of February 28, 2016 Sun: 8:00AM: Stella Winnie (Mary & Walter Konefal) 9:30AM: Elizabeth Knudsen-DeLaura (Her Family) 11:15AM: Kenneth Oboyski (His Sister Laura & John, Katie & Kyle) CONFESSIONS: Saturday 4:00-4:40 and by appointment. Readings: February 28, 2016

First Reading: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15 (30C) Psalm: 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Gospel: Luke 13:1-9

Mass Intentions: If you wish to have a Mass said you can call or stop by the Parish Office to schedule Mass(es) needed – Phone # 744-2391. You may also reserve an unannounced Mass for $5.00 Prayers for the Sick and Deceased: Please contact the Parish Office with names of anyone who need prayers for healing or have recently died in which you would like to have included in the Prayer of the Faithful at Mass and/or in the bulletin. The names of those who are sick are to be submitted only with he named person’s permission. BAPTISMAL/CONFIRMATION SPONSOR CERTIFICATES

AND REGISTRATION: Please note that you must be registered for at least three months in order to receive a sponsor certificate.

Cenacle for Life: Please join the Healing Hands for Life Ministry 4:00PM every Friday in the Mother's Chapel to pray for the end of Abortion and the Sanctity of Life

Please pray for the sick: John Araneo, Roland Mora, Helen Dennedy, George Burrow, Pat Matteo, Jeffrey Selear , Bob Carlson, George Rescigno, Matthew Schaffner, William Meyers, Richard Tanagretta, Doris Bennett, Jeanie Kane, Bob Broughal, Ed Gatzen, Edward Staff, Rose Marie Wilkins, John Giuliano, Joseph Manfredi, Jill Westerfield Davis, Dorothy Klauss, Anthony Gordon, John Araneo, Eric Maurin, Roland Rossi, Kurt Schaffner, Frank Rispoli, Baby Giovanni Padilla, Natalie Saft and Thomas Fitzsimmons.

PLEASE REMEMBER all our Men and Women who defend and have defended our freedom in the armed forces and their families in your prayers, especially: Henry Brylowski Jr. (Army); John Walton (Army) Ed Ryan (Iraq); Jamie Flodin (Marines); Lyndsey Flodin (Marines) Chris Corti (US Air Force); Sean Patrick Barry (Marines), Louis Springer (Commander, Navy); John Broughal (Air Force) Michael Ditizio (Navy), Captain Caitlin Conley (Fort Bragg, NC) James Grabinski (US Air Force), Jeremy Reinhardt (Navy) Eddison Parris (Camp Lejeune, NC); Capt. Francis Pascucci (USMC), CPT Jennifer Pascucci, (Army); Michael Haffner (Airforce), Heather Owney (1st Lt. Army), John A. Burrow (Air Force), Breana Mangold (Navy), Christopher Mangold (Navy),Christopher Chase (Ensign, Navy), Nicholas G. Burrow (AirForce), Andrew Starke (Air Force), Daniel Vasseur (Navy) Philip Longden (Army), Alex Hyde Goudreau (MP Army), Matthew Wilkins (Air Force), Zachary Sawitsky (Marines), Jake Sawitsky (Marines), Aaron Nahs (Air National Guard), James A. Tremper, Jr. (Army), Sean Kane (Army), Arthur Jefferson III (Army), Timothy Fay (Master Sergeant, Air Force), Casey Fay (1st. Lt., Army), Brian Daniel Gray (Marines), Devin Masiero (Marines), William LaCovara (Air Force), Gerardo Balsa (Airforce) PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN: Almighty God, we stand before You asking for Your divine mercy and protection. Embrace with Your invicible armour our loved ones in all branches of the service. Give them courage and strength against all enemies both spiritual and physical and hasten their safe journey back to their homes and families. Amen.

Lenten Parish Mission During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, this year’s Lenten Parish Mission is aimed at leading the faithful to a life-changing encounter with Jesus who brings us His Father's Mercy. This Lenten Parish Mission will begin on the Second Sunday of Lent, which is the 21st of February, 2016. The mission preacher, Fr. Roch Ciandella OFM who is a Franciscan priest coming from Mount Alvernia Retreat Center in Wappinger Falls, NY. He will preach about the Lenten Parish Mission at all the Masses on Sunday February 21st. Then, the Parish Mission is going to take place in the evening at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday (21th of February, Monday (22nd of February), and Tuesday (23rd of February). Everyone is welcome to attend! A Parish Mission is special time in a parish when its community gathers together to gain further insight into a faith filled life. It is a time for each parishioner to renew one’s personal relationship with Jesus and to experience peace and healing. It is also a time to revitalize the Parish in its mission and to be sustained as a community by the love of Jesus. And so, it is a grace-filled opportunity for the parishioners to experience a spiritual renewal in their faith journey through the Eucharist, prayer services, and preaching. It is also good to know how the Parish Missions came to be. They began in the eighteenth century. St. Alphonsus de Liguori, the founder of the Redemptorist Order, made significant contributions to the development of parish missions. Some years later, the Redemptorists brought parish missions to America. A parish mission is a preaching event, which is centered on the Word of God and Catholic teachings on consecutive evenings. The preaching usually emphasizes a deepening of our personal relationship with God, our sense of belonging to the parish community, and our awareness of a greater service of one another in Christ. Just like a retreat, a parish mission calls us to take some time to look into our inner lives, to strengthen our relationship with God, and to experience divine healing. The word, “retreat” offers “a period of time to step back from the course of our daily lives and to go back to God with a renewed heart.” Spiritual retreats have a long history of providing a positive effect on stressful issues of everyday life and disturbed emotions. Although vast crowds came to hear the preaching of Jesus and to experience healing of their diseases, He often withdrew and retreated to a remote spot like the desert or wilderness for prayer and reflection. Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert not primarily to be tempted. Rather, He was led to experience a prayerful communion with His heavenly Father and to prepare for the next phase in His ministry. Also, He was able to find time to pray for the people who came to Him for comfort and consolation. The desert had a strong attraction for the people of Israel. They had been closed to God when they had wandered through the desert during the Exodus. They had encountered God in the desert around Mt. Sinai, where God had given them their revered Torah. Sometime, as we live in this rapidly changing society, we can live with divided selves due to stress, tensions, and demands. When our selves are divided, we may live with fearful thoughts, confusing feelings, imaginary anxious thoughts about the future, and so on. Then, as a result, we may find ourselves stressed out, which is a state that can create a chronic state of anxiety and a sense of ‘something is always missing in life.’ In order to find relief and healing from these stressful feelings, we need to step back from our worldly activities and then simply be with God as we are. In this way, a Parish Mission can be a great means to experience the healing and the comforting presence of God. We hope that through this Lenten Parish Mission, some of us may experience healing and reconciliation in some areas of our lives. Spiritual healing, especially the healing of forgiveness reconciliation, can be the greatest healing that we can ever experience as a community. A good will offering will be collected each evening, but there is no set cost to attend. Please, make use of this opportunity to enrich your journey of faith through Christ.

Fr. Niranjan Rodrigo, Ph.D.

February 12 February 19 February 26

STATIONS OF THE CROSS WILL BE HELD EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT DURING LENT AT 6:30PM:

March 4 March 11 March 18

The Lenten Reconciliation will be held on Monday, March 21confessions will be heard from 4-8PM

Religious Ed News:

2nd Level: First Reconciliation March 5th, EJR- 10AM and PBE 1PM at least one parent must attend. 8th Level: All students and parents must attend Stations of The Cross at 6:30PM on February 26th. March 14-- 7PM-8:30PM 8th Level "Right to Life" one parent attend. 6th & 8th Level Students must attend the Parish Mission on Monday February 22nd from 7-8:30PM AT LEAST ONE PARENT MUST ATTEND. 7th Level Students must attend the Parish Mission on Tuesday February 23rd, 7-8:30PM. AT LEAST ONE PARENT MUST ATTEND. Easter Egg Hunt will be at 10AM on March 19th.

"Tree Of LifeDonor Recognition Tree is one way of

recognizing, remembering and honoring

a living or deceased " family member or

friend, commemorate an anniversary or

other event or thank the Lord for favors

received. The tree is on the wall in the

main Church by Mother's Chapel. The forms that need to be filled

out with who you want to have dedicated, have been placed in both

Churches and in the Church Hall. God Bless you for your support.

One Leaf: $400.00

One Acorn: $800.00

One Stone: $1,300.00

Mini Tree: $4,000.00

Please note that there will be an additional

fee of $200.00 to add a picture.

Payment Plans are available. 744-2391 ext. 10

Cardinal's Appeal 2016 has now begun. During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, we are called to help one another and be merciful, as Jesus is for4 all of us. It is only with your help that the Cardinal's Annual Stewardship Appeal continues to be a beacon of hope for our brothers and sisters through our ministries and charities. Answer the call and donate today!. You can also make an online donation by visiting www.cardinalsappeal.org. Thank you

STATIONS OF THE CROSS WILL BE HELD EVERY FRIDAY

on Monday, March 21,

10AM and PBE 1PM

All students and parents must attend Stations of The

"Right to Life" one parent MUST

Students must attend the Parish Mission on Monday 8:30PM AT LEAST ONE PARENT MUST

Tuesday AT LEAST ONE PARENT MUST

Tree Of Life" The

Donor Recognition Tree is one way of

recognizing, remembering and honoring

living or deceased " family member or

friend, commemorate an anniversary or

other event or thank the Lord for favors

received. The tree is on the wall in the

main Church by Mother's Chapel. The forms that need to be filled

edicated, have been placed in both

God Bless you for your support.

Please note that there will be an additional

2391 ext. 10

, we are called to help one another and be

that the Cardinal's Annual Stewardship Appeal continues to be a beacon of

h our ministries and charities. Answer the call and donate today!. You can also make an online

CYO NEWS: Welcome New Members! Join us Sunday Feb. 21st at the 11:15 Mass - meeting to follow. Upcoming events: Feb. 26th Game night with the 8th Level after the Stations of the Cross; March 19th Easter Egg Hunt Volunteers needed. PTAF IMPACT (Held in Harriman) Feb 19 - 21 or April 15 17. Cost is $110.00 See Mrs. Tartaglione or Mrs. Coates for more info.

Collections: 2016 Sunday Collection 02/14/2016 $5,047.92(ParishPay Included) Thank you for your generosity. Collections for the Month of February February 7 - Weekly/Peters Pence February 14- Weekly/Building Fund February 21- Weekly/Maintenance February 28 Undated Easter Flowers

ParishPay is the best means available of supporting our parish.Currently, we have 70 families in our Parish participating and we would like to grow that number. Often times as we’re preparihead out to Mass, we forget to put money or a check in our envelope and decide to postpone giving until the following week when we can give two envelopes. But any delay in tithing could potentially hinder the parish from paying its bills in a timely fashion.there is no delay. Even if you can’t make the Mass due to inclement weather, Parish Pay ensures that your giving to Infant Saviour will be available to the parish when it’s needed most. way of giving and it enables the parish to better calculate what amount will be coming in which makes things easier on the parish financially. With Parish Pay, tithing may be made through your checking account, savings account or even a credit card every week or month at NO cost to you. It’s a secure and confidential way to tithe. Once you’ve seen the Parish Pay website, you realize just how quick and easy it is to modify your giving or even stop it entirely should you run into some sort of financial difficulty and find unable to give. The quickest way to enroll is by using the website www.parishpay.com , or calling the Parish Office 744There is also a link to Parish Pay through our own parish website, www.infantsaviour.org. For those of you who worry about what other people will think when you don’t put anything in the basket, you can simply deposit an empty envelope in the basket with the words Parish Pay written on the amount. We encourage you to surf out to the Parish Pay website and see just what this way of giving has to offer. Thank you in advance for your continued generosity to Infant Saviour Parish, your spiritual home. May God Bless You All Abundant.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE -- Please join the campaignMarch 20th: 40 Days for life is a focused pro-life campaign with a vision to access God's power through prayer, fasting & peaceful vigil to end abortion. To end abortion, the first thing we must do is PRAY. Prayer is where we always begin and is the center of 40 Days for Life. Would you please COMMIT to pray for the success of this campaign? "Pray without ceasing" 1 Thessalonians 5:17. Please prayerfully consider standing to Pray at your local abortion facility at: Goshen Planned Parenthood at 7 Coates Drive, Goshen,hours 7AM-7PM; Campaign Manager: Kathy Taylor 845ktaylor1124831@gmail.com or Newburgh Planned Parenthood at 136 Lake Street, Newburgh, Campaign hours 7AMManager is Wendy Wood 845-820-4366 or ocrighttolife@gmail.com.

Welcome New Members! Join us Sunday meeting to follow.

Upcoming events: Feb. 26th Game night with the 8th Level of the Cross; March 19th Easter Egg

21 or April 15 -

See Mrs. Tartaglione or Mrs. Coates for more info.

Collections: 2016 2015 5,047.92 $5,933.24

ebruary 28 - Weekly

is the best means available of supporting our parish. Currently, we have 70 families in our Parish participating and we

Often times as we’re preparing to money or a check in our envelope

and decide to postpone giving until the following week when we can But any delay in tithing could potentially hinder

fashion. With Parish Pay, Even if you can’t make the Mass due to inclement

weather, Parish Pay ensures that your giving to Infant Saviour will be It’s a more consistent

it enables the parish to better calculate what amount will be coming in which makes things easier on the parish

With Parish Pay, tithing may be made through your checking account, savings account or even a credit card every week

It’s a secure and confidential way to Once you’ve seen the Parish Pay website, you realize just how

quick and easy it is to modify your giving or even stop it entirely should you run into some sort of financial difficulty and find yourself

The quickest way to enroll is by using the website , or calling the Parish Office 744-2391 x10.

There is also a link to Parish Pay through our own parish website, For those of you who worry about what other

people will think when you don’t put anything in the basket, you can simply deposit an empty envelope in the basket with the words

We encourage you to surf out to the Parish Pay website and see just what this way of giving has to

Thank you in advance for your continued generosity to Infant May God Bless You All

Please join the campaign February 10-life campaign with a

vision to access God's power through prayer, fasting & peaceful vigil to end abortion. To end abortion, the first thing we must do is PRAY.

ays begin and is the center of 40 Days for Life. Would you please COMMIT to pray for the success of this campaign? "Pray without ceasing" 1 Thessalonians 5:17. Please prayerfully consider standing to Pray at your local abortion facility at:

Parenthood at 7 Coates Drive, Goshen, Campaign 7PM; Campaign Manager: Kathy Taylor 845-238-0536 or

ktaylor1124831@gmail.com or Newburgh Planned Parenthood at 136 Lake Street, Newburgh, Campaign hours 7AM-5PM, Campaign

4366 or ocrighttolife@gmail.com.

The Knights of Columbus

Lenten Dinner #3 Friday 2/26 at 7PM following Stations of the Cross is Clam Chowder -New England (White) or

Manhattan (Red). This is a take-out meal and is available for $5 each. A sign up sheet will be in the back of the Church or you can email us at kofc5329@hvc.rr.com. Please let us know how many of each you want. Be advised that the sign up sheet and email orders should be in no later than Thursday morning. Thank You.

Lenten Parish Mission 2016

Infant Saviour Church on Feb. 21-22-23 -- 7PM to 8:30PM.

Preached by Franciscan Priest Roch Ciandella, OFM

Member of Mt. Alvernia, Wappingers Falls.

Sermon Topic: Mercy, The Heart of the Gospel All Are Welcome!

The Duck and the Devil: There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play with out in the

woods. He practiced in the woods, but he could never hit the target. Getting a little discouraged, he headed back for dinner. As he was walking back he saw Grandma’s pet duck. Just out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly, hit the duck square in the head and killed it. He was shocked and grieved! In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the wood pile; only to see his sister watching; Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing. After lunch the next day Grandma said , “Sally, let’s wash the dishes” but Sally said Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen.” Then she whispered to him “Remember the duck.? so Johnny did the dishes. Later that day, Grandpa asked the children if the children wanted to go fishing and Grandma said, “I’m sorry but I need Sally to help make supper” Sally just smiled and said , “Well that’s all right because Johnny told me he wanted to help.” she whispered again, Remember the duck? So sally went fishing and Johnny stayed to help. After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and Sally’s; he finally couldn’t stand it any longer. He went to Grandma and confessed that he had killed the duck. Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug and said, Sweetheart, I know. You see , I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing, but because I love you I forgave you. I was just wondering how long you would let Sally make

a slave of you” “Thought for Lent and everyday thereafter” Whatever is in your past, whatever you have done...and the devil keeps throwing it up in your face (lying, cheating ,debt. fear, bad habits, hatred, anger, bitterness,(etc.) ...whatever it is...you need to know that God was standing at the window and He saw the whole thing. He has seen your whole life. He wants you to know the He loves you and that you are forgiven. He’s wondering how long you will let the devil make a slave of you. The great thing about God is that when you ask for forgiveness: He not only forgives you , He forgets it. It is by God’s grace and mercy we are saved. Always

remember that God is always at the window and when Jesus died on the cross; He was thinking of you!