Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church September 27th, 2015 PASTORAL CARE FOR THE HOMEBOUND: If you are sick, homebound, or in the hospital and would like to receive Holy Communion or would like a pastoral visit, please contact Deacon John McCormack by leaving a detailed message at 914-456-6329 or calling the Parish Office at 227-1710. If you prefer, you may email Deacon John at jmac1255@gmail.com.

PRAYER NETWORK: The Prayer Network is a way to have prayers requested. Your intentions may be given to Nancy Vaughn at 226-4053 to be prayed for by our “vine” of caring people.

MUSIC MINISTRY: The Youth Choir practices on Wednes-days from 6 to 7:00 pm; Adult Choir practices are Wednes-days from 7:30 to 9:30 pm; Contemporary Ensemble practic-es are Thursdays from 7 to 9:30 pm. All practices are in the church. For more information, please contact our Music Di-rector, Nina Ricci, at nina.ricci@saintkaterimusic.org.

PARENT/CHILD CONNECTION: The Parent-Child Connection provides a safe playgroup for young children and an oppor-tunity for adults to share their understanding of early child-hood issues in an environment that promotes Catholic val-ues. Please visit our parish website to see a complete sched-ule.

T.L.C. TRI PARISH TEEN GROUP: The teen group is a pro-gram for all the high school students in the parishes of St. Denis, St. Columba and Saint Kateri. The program includes fun activities such as outings and trips, service activities for the parish and greater community, and opportunities to learn more about your faith.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: New parishioners are always wel-come. New Parishioner Forms are available in the church narthex, at the Parish Office, or online. If you are a regular contributor, please consider becoming a member to ensure receipt of a tax statement at each year-end.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is the world’s most distinguished “Friends of the Poor”. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers assistance to those in need. Hotline for those in need: 227-7863.

OUR LADY OF LIFE MINISTRY: We meet monthly for prayer and support of local life needs. Hotline for those in need: Sisters of Life Mission: 212-737-0221 Birth Right: 1-800-550-4900 Good Counsel: 1-800-723-8331

Prayer to Saint Kateri Tekakwitha St. Kateri Tekakwitha, favored child and Lily of the Mohawks, I come to seek your

intercession in my present need: (mention it). I admire the virtues which adorned your

soul: love of God and neighbor, humility, obedience, patience, purity and the spirit of

sacrifice. Help me to imitate your example in my state of life. Through the goodness

and mercy of God, Who has blessed you with so many graces which led you to the true

faith and to a high degree of holiness, pray to God for me and help me.

Obtain for me a very fervent devotion to the Holy Eucharist so that I may love Holy

Mass as you did and receive Holy Communion as often as I can. Teach me also to be

devoted to my crucified Savior as you were, that I may cheerfully bear my daily crosses

for love of Him Who suffered so much for love of me. Most of all, I beg you to pray

for me that I may avoid sin, lead a holy life and save my soul. Amen.

DIRECTORY OF ACTIVITIES Adopt-A-Night (feeding homeless) ........... lacolla@optimum.net - Vivian LaColla Adult Faith Form/Bible Study ................... 223-3658 -------------------- Julie Borges Altar Linens ............................................... 227-2807 ------------- Geraldine Natale Altar Rosary Society .................................. 454-1840 ------------------ Betty Perrino Altar Servers ............................................. 227-1710 ----------------------------------- Baking ....................................................... 221-2741 ---------------- Lorraine Travia Baptismal Program ................................... 226-8987 -------------------- Deacon Bob Bereavement Group ................................. 221-2741 ---------------- Lorraine Travia bktbereavement@optonline.net Blood Drives ............................................. 590-1601 ------------------ Dusty Maiolo Chapel/Church Cleaners ........................... 223-5650 ------------------ Mary Covucci Church Decorators.................................... 227-1529 ------------------ Cathy Varano Cursillo...................................................... 226-5207 ------------------ Tony Martino Discover Christ.......................................... 223-3658 -------------------- Julie Borges Ecumenical Group .................................... 223-3658 ------------------- Dave Borges Eucharistic Adoration ............................... 223-3658 ------------------- Dave Borges Eucharistic Ministers ................................ 914-456-6329 - Dcn John McCormack Faith Formation/Family Catechesis…….… 227-1710 x3 ------------------ Heidi Reale Fund Raising ………………………………………….677-6496-----------------Anthony Cirone Gardening/Landscaping ............................ 223-5999————-Dennis Rosenfeld Hospital/Homebound Visits...................... 914-456-6329 ------------- Deacon John Hospitality ................................................ 677-6496 ----------------- Andrea Cirone Kateri Can Cook………………………………………223-5951 ---------------- Ellen Newhard Knights of Columbus ................................. 914-760-1744 -------- Keith McCartney kmhudson3@gmail.com Lectors ...................................................... 223-8410 --------- Deacon John Barone Leisure Club …………………………………….mlbiasotti2000@aol.com---Mary Biasotti Liturgical Minister Schedule ..................... 227-1710 ------------------ Denise Casey Joyful Noise………. …………………………………..227-1710 -------------------- Heidi Reale Junior High Club........................................ 227-8382---------Larry Ryan/ St. Denis Marriage Encounter ................................. 223-5661 --------------- Anne Anderson Men’s Group............................................. 223-3658 ------------------- Dave Borges Music Ministry/Youth Choir………..nina.ricci@saintkaterimusic.org ---- Nina Ricci Pancake Breakfast ................................... 223-5951 --- Robert & Ellen Newhard Parent-Child Connection ………………………..221-2873--------------------Kira Gorman kirazgorman@yahoo.com Parish Activities ……………………………………..221-0076 ------------- Ed & Laura Leahy Parish Council………………………………………...221-1614 ------------ Robert Herberger Prayer Shawl Ministry ............................... 223-5001 ----------------- Vivian LaColla Prayer Network ........................................ 226-4053 ----------------- Nancy Vaughn R.C.I.A./R.C.I.T. ......................................... 227-1710 --------------- Msgr. Desmond saintkateriparish.com/rcia Respect Life……sktforlife@optonline.net------Annemarie R./Cathy D./Andrew H Spirit Wind Prayer Group……………………… 440-3519 -------------------- Pat Mackey Spiritual Life .............................................. 227-1710 --------------- Msgr. Desmond St. Vincent de Paul.................................... 227-7863 ----------------- Joyce Pfirman Support for Military Families .................... 635-3623 --------- John & Ruth Recchia TLC Teen Group...914-708-7331...dpbell@optonline.net ---- Dave and Kathy Bell Teen Music Ministry………………………..nina.ricci@saintkaterimusic.org-Nina Ricci Ushers/Greeters ....................................... 677-6496 --------------- Anthony Cirone Vacation Bible School ............................... 226-8987 -------------------- Judy Horton Widows & Widowers Club ....................... 223-3097 ----------------------- -Joan Lee

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday ---------- September 28 Sts. Wenceslaus & Lawrence Ruiz 9:00 am For All Parishioners Tuesday ---------- September 29 Sts. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels 9:00 am Beach Burlingame Jr. By the Casey Family Wednesday ----- September 30 St. Jerome 9:00 am Anna DeBellis By Tom & Carole DeBellis Thursday -------- October 1 St. Thérèse 9:00 am Cesare Tenuta By Antonia Tenuta Friday ------------- October 2 The Holy Guardian Angels 9:00 am Ed Olson Jr. By Diane McCoach Saturday --------- October 3 9:00 am Ana Maria N. Ilano By Noe & Noe Ramon Ilano 5:00 pm Victoria Campagna By family Sunday ----------- October 4 9:00 Vincent D’Ambrosio By family 10:30 am James Nani By Diane McCoach 12:15 pm Biagio Ubaldi 5:30 pm Charles Shorr Jr. By The Sportsmens Club

PARISH INCOME REPORT In Pew Collection: $12,069.00

Last Year's In Pew Collection: $10,522.00

PARISH ACTIVITIES Monday ------------------- September 28 9:30 am Leisure Club Church Meeting Room 7:30 pm Adoration (Chapel) 7:30 pm Confessions (Chapel) Tuesday ------------------- September 29 10:00 am Parent Child Connection Faith Formation Building: St. Therese 6:30 pm Confirmation Prep 2 Church & Faith Formation Building 7:00 pm Spirit Wind Prayer Group (Chapel) Wednesday -------------- September 30 After the 9am Mass Confessions (Chapel) Thursday ------------------ October 1 9:30 am Leisure Club Book of the Month Church Meeting Room 1:00 pm Bereavement Support Group Church Meeting Room 7:00 pm Bereavement Support Group Church Meeting Room 7:00 pm RCIA Faith Formation Building: St. Paul Friday ---------------------- October 2 3:00 pm Adoration (Chapel) Saturday ------------------ October 3 4:00 pm Confessions (Chapel) Sunday --------------------- October 4 After the 9am & Pancake Breakfast 10:30 am Masses Church Meeting Room 2:15 pm Confirmation Prep #3-4 Church & Faith Formation Building

SUNDAY OCTOBER 4, 2015 LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE

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Mass Lector Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers

Sat. 5:00 pm – Msgr. Desmond Anthony Cirone Andrea Cirone, Maryanne Johnson,

Connie Liccione Olivia Gomez, Angela

McDevitt, Bobby McDevitt

9:00 am – Msgr. Desmond Tony Pulliam Rosealice D’Avanzo, Kathleen Herlihy,

Patrick Herlihy, Debbie Outman, Diana Schopen

Jordan Fisher, Evan Jackob, Timothy Jackob

10:30 am – Fr. Michael Mary Biasotti Angela Bava, Barbara Kierstead, Betty Perrino, Peter Reale, Shirley Sullivan

Billy Kelly, Eddie Kelly, Tommy Kelly

12:15 pm – Msgr. Desmond Norma Kraus Mary Pat Burke, Sally Mastreani,

Marie Sanchez Lauren D’Angelo, TBD, TBD

5:30 pm – Fr. Michael John Reale III Shannon Burke, TBD Michael Angley, TBD

Marriage Banns II Alysia Varco & Jason Seaman III Nicole Baviello & Sean Ciufo

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, beginning at 3 pm and Benediction at 7 pm, is this Friday, October 2nd.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS In honor of the feast day of St. Francis, there will be a blessing of the animals on Sunday, October 4th, at 1:30 pm in the North field, north of the parking lot, NOT at the baseball field, rain or shine. Bring your animals to receive a blessing.

PASTOR’S NOTE ON SIGN UP SUNDAY Thank you to Bob Herberger, all the Parish Council mem-bers, parishioners, and those who signed up for Sign Up Sun-day, for making it a success.

Please pray for our parishioners serving in the military: Jamie Babon, Michael Baibagallo, Daniel

Barone, Matthew Donnellan, Timothy Douglass, Thomas Finn, Brandon Gonzalez, Matthew Howard, Kenneth Jablecki, Zachery Kirchner, Ian Mackay, Joseph D. Nani, Vincent

Nichtern, Max Ostachowsky, James Tindall, Matthew Walsh

THE POWER OF PRAYER If you would like to have your name, or know someone who has given permission to have their name, added to the prayer list, call Nancy Vaughn at 226-4053.

Please pray for those who are ill: Julie Borges, Karen Cuvelier, Denee DeVizio, Anna Florence,

Robert Florence, William Grafer, Jeffrey Hynard, Dariana Jamison, Mary Loughran, Kate Madigan,

Patricia and Kenneth McCabe

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TLC + TEENS LOVING CHRIST + TLC 9th graders and all high school students are encouraged to be involved in +TLC+ events, they are as follows: Sunday, September 27th: general meeting with questions and answers on the Pope’s visit, softball/whiffle ball, and social. Wednesday, September 30th: trip to Auriesville & Howe Cav-erns Sunday, October 4th: Pancake Breakfast October 9th-12th: Boys’ DDA weekend. See more information in the bulletin. Sunday, October 11th: general meeting Monday, October 12th: Columbus Day Hike The tri-parish Youth Group meets after the 5:30 pm Mass at St. Kateri from 6:30-8pm in the Church Meeting Room. All high school teens are welcome. For +TLC+ news and forms, visit saintkateriparish.com/tlc-teen-group.

FAITH FORMATION NEWS 9th Grade Confirmation Students

Confirmation Prep classes continue this week. The Tues-day class is on September 29th, 6:30–8 pm, beginning in the church and ending in the Faith Formation building.

Thank you! Deacon McCormack and I thank the volunteers that helped to make our Confirmation Retreats an amazing expe-rience for our Confirmation Candidates! Thank you to Car-olyn Montenegro, Jody Lydic, Barbara Kierstead, John Reale, Deacon Horton, Judy Horton, Dusty Maiolo, Vinny Canniz-zaro, Diane McCoach, Gabe Duden, and Sabrina Fleming.

Office Hours Our office hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 am- 8 pm, Tuesdays, 10 am-7 pm, Thursdays, 1-7 pm.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST The +TLC+ is hosting a pancake breakfast October 4th, after the 9 & 10:30 am Masses. All teens are invited to help.

RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS) Non-Catholic adults in learning about our Cath-olic faith and Catholic adults who need the sacraments of Initiation (baptism, confirmation or Eucharist) are welcome to attend our free sessions. They take place on Thursday eve-nings, 7-9 pm, beginning immediately prior to Labor Day and culminating at the Easter Vigil, March 26th, 2016. Because this coming Easter is early, please sign up before classes begin. People have been signing up after classes have started. Call the Parish Office for information and to register.

RCIT (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF TEENS) We have had an increasing number of high school stu-dents coming to us to learn about our faith who have no, or limited, prior religious education. We will be conducting a two year program to give ninth, tenth or eleventh graders a background in the faith and the opportunity to receive sacra-ments they may have missed. We already have several signed up for next year. If you are, or know of such a student, con-tact Heidi Reale or Msgr. Desmond at 227-1710.

INTERNATIONAL DINNERS As the summer ends we are looking for those interested in “hosting” and running an international dinner with a theme, such as entertainment. If you are interested or have an idea that you or a group would like to pursue, contact Anthony Cirone at ciro392@yahoo.com or 845-489-6174.

ST. KATERI MIDNIGHT RUN Last season our midnight runs were a great success! We are looking for volunteers/groups to organize a Parish run for the upcoming season. If you or your group are interested, contact Anthony Cirone at 845-489-6174 or ciro392@yahoo.com

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY NEWS This week, the SVDP's Food Pantry is in need of: mustard, pasta/rice sides, canned potatoes, and jello/pudding. For as-sistance, to volunteer or to be a member, call 227-7863. Next meeting is October 14th at 7 pm in the Convent Meeting Room at St. Columba.

ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY Our 42nd annual Holiday Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 7th at St. Columba School from 9 am - 3 pm. Again, we will feature a Treasure Chest table. If you have a NEW or unused gift or handcrafted item, please donate it to the Treasure Christ. Mark it "Treasure Chest” and bring it to St. Columba and leave it in in the room on the left as you enter the Church. Please call Betty Perrino at 454-1840 for more information. A vendor who wishes to set up a table for the Craft Fair, please let me know in advance. Also, at all the masses the weekend of 9/26-29, the ARS will be selling Raffle tickets for our Craft Fair. Stop and buy a raffle for cash prizes.

The Tri-Parish Respect Life Committee of St.Kateri, St. Denis & St. Columba needs prayer volunteers for only 1 hour from 7 am -7 pm on one of these dates: September 28th, October 2nd and October 15th. Please help pray for the conversion of hearts, minds and souls. “Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me; and who-ever receives me, receives not me but the One who sent me.” For information, call Andrew at 554-9486.

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RCIA This week’s topic is: The Old Testament. All are invited. Our website is saintkateriparish.com/rcia.

ST. KATERI PARENT-CHILD CONNECTION This week we will have a Fall trip to the farm. Ages infant-preschool are welcome. Contact Kira Gorman at kirazgor-man@yahoo.com or 592-4322 for information.

"Learn it, Live it, Share it." COL meets the 2nd Saturday of every month, 7-9 pm. Our next meeting, October 10th will be a walk over the Hudson, which is a family event. We will meet at the unpaved Pough-keepsie parking lot by the bridge at 2 pm. All are welcome and feel free to bring a friend. For information, call Marcella or Kevin Gaughan at 845-453-8887.

ST. KATERI LEISURE CLUB Everyone is invited to attend the following events, which all take place in the Church Meeting Room at 9:45am. Light refreshments will be served. Please contact Mary Biasotti, mlbiasotti2000@aol.com for additional information. Monday, September 28th: a round table discussion about the impact of the Pope's visit to the United States. We will welcome comments from those fortunate to have attended the Papal Mass at Madison Square Garden or to have seen the Pope during his motorcade through Central Park. Thursday, October 1st: Catholic Classics Book of the Month Club, Laudato Si, On Care for Our Common Home, Pope Fran-cis's encyclical on our responsibility to the environment. Monday, October 19th: Movie Monday, Babette's Feast (one of the Pope's favorites!). Thursday, October 29th: Catholic Classics Book of the Month Club, St. Francis of Assisi, by G. K. Chesterton. A fall foliage hike and tour are also planned for this month. See next week's bulletin for details!

St. Kateri Music Ministry LOVE TO SING? JOIN THE CHOIR! Choir rehearsals for our new season will begin Wednesday September 30th in the church. Combining excellent musical and liturgical training with an opportunity to serve the church, the Saint Kateri Youth Choir provides an opportunity for girls and boys in grades 2nd through High School. Directed by Mrs. Nina Ricci and accompanied by Mr. Peter Krauss, rehearsals are held on Wednesdays at 6 - 7pm in the church beginning Wednesday September 30th. The Youth Choir sings at the 9 am Sunday Mass twice a month and special holidays or events, such as Christmas Eve, Interfaith concert and for diocesan choral festivals. Adult Choir rehearsals follow at 7:15 - 8:30 pm in the church on Wednesday, September 30th. Directed by Mrs. Nina Ricci and accompanied by Mr. Peter Krauss. The Adult Choir provides an opportunity for adults of any age. This is not an auditioned choir and membership is open to all high school graduates, college students, and adults of all ages. Parents and singers are welcome to visit the choir before deciding to commit to membership. The TEEN Mass is always in need of musical talent. If you are interested contact Nina Ricci at Nina.Ricci@saintkaterimusic.org

OCTOBER HEALING MASS A healing Mass, with a free flow of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, will be held on Tuesday, October 6th at St. Kateri Tekawitha Church. Our guest celebrant is Fr. Bill Cosgrove, formerly of St. Denis Parish, currently of St. Augustine Parish in New City. Fr. Bill is also Pastoral Liaison to the Archdiocese Charismatic Renewal and a speaker at the October 24th con-ference in NYC. Praise and worship begins at 7 pm, Mass at 7:30. Individual prayers for healing will follow Mass. All are welcome. The event is sponsored by Spirit Wind Prayer Group of St. Kateri. For details, call Pat or Joe at 845-440-3519.

BOYS’ DAY-BY-DAY-AGAPE (DDA) RETREAT Friday, October 9th - Monday, October 12th is a DDA Re-treat for boys (15 & older). DDA’s 40 year history and the thousands of teen participants speak to the popularity and success of this program. It’s a fantastic opportunity to find out more about yourself and your connection to something greater, deepen your relationship with God and develop a better understanding of our faith all while having a whole lot of fun with peers from NY, NJ, CT, PA & MA. This retreat is led BY teens FOR teens with presentations, discussions, music, drama, and prayer; Adult Team, Spiritual Directors and CYFM Community help facilitate and support. $140 include materi-als, meals & lodging. Early Bird Fee is $125 (must be received 9 days before retreat). All paperwork and a non-refundable $70 deposit must be returned by registration dead-line, Tuesday, October 6th. For information and application, contact CYFM or visit our website cyfm.org and click on “events”. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flock-note: CYFMGarrison. Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries, 781 Route 9D, Garrison, NY (845) 424-3609.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GOLF OUTING LaGrange Knights of Columbus Council 13378 invites you to Beekman Country Club for a fun day of golf and camarade-rie to raise money for a worthy cause. This year’s recipient, is six year old Thaddeus Harklerode, whose father is a NYS Trooper. He has a rare neurological disorder known as Ohta-hara syndrome. He requires round the clock care.

Beekman Country Club: October 12th, Columbus Day $150 includes: 18 holes of golf, lunch, beverages on the course, and a spectacular dinner at the Beekman Club-house. 11 am check-in, 12 pm Shotgun start! There’ll be in-stant money prizes, 50/50, and prize raffle. For information visit lagrangekofc.com. Contacts: Keith Smith, 914-260-4962 or keiferp923@gmail.com and Chris Jones, 845-275-9389 or jonesykofc13@gmail.com.

CROP HUNGER WALK On Sunday, October 18th, the Dutchess Interfaith Council is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the annual CROP Walk. Contact Kim Moody at 223-3370 or kmoody@roosevelt-researcher.com for more information.l

4 mm Pearl or Black Finish

Papal Rosary with

“Official Papal Cross”

& Pope Francis

Center Medal.

Special Pope Francis Com-

memorative Rosaries of his

Papal Visit to the USA!!! ONLY $20 ea

Order Now for Pickup in late October ~DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND & LIMITED QUANITES, ORDERS WILL BE FILLED AS FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED~

----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: __________________________

Address: __________________________ __________________________ Phone #: __________________________

PLEASE INDICATE CHOICE & QUANTITY: PEARL FINISH__/ BLACK FINISH___

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OR SIMPLY PUT AN ENVELOPE INTO COLLECTION BASKET AT MASS MARKED “PAPAL ROSARY”

# OF ROSARIES______ X $20 = _________ PLEASE MAKE CHECKS OUT TO: ST. KATERI PARISH

The 2015

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

Annual Raffle

Drawing to be held on Sunday, October 18th after the 10:30 a.m. Mass To celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of the canonization of St. Kateri Tekakwitha

(Winner need not be present to win)

Grand Prize: $5,000 2nd Prize: $2,000 3rd Prize: $1,500 4th Prize: $1,000 5th Prize: $500

Please find enclosed a book of six raffle tickets which you can purchase for only $20 each or 6 for $100 !!! Please complete the Ticket Stubs & Enclose With Your Payment in the envelope provided and/or place in the collection basket at any Mass or you can mail it to the parish office.

(Due to bookkeeping…Mailed-in entries must be received on or before Tuesday October 13th

~Thank you~ Need more tickets? Additional books are available at the Church or Office

Any Questions??? – Please call the Parish Fundraising Group at 845-489-6174

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Prizes are calculated based on $20,000 in tickets sold. If less than $20,000 in tickets are sold, prizes will be allocated and dispersed based on 50% of the total dollars collected from actual purchased raffle tickets. (Breakdown- Grand-50%, 2nd-20%, 3rd-15%, 4th-10%, 5th-5% of 50% total dollars collected)

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