SAINT STANISLAUS PARISH PLEASANT VALLEY, NY SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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ANNOUNCED MASSES Saturday, September 17 5:30pm Edward Waz, Jr. – Mom and Dad Sunday, September 18 8:15am Joan Gray – Alice Gray 11:00am People of St. Stanislaus Kostka Monday, September 19 9:00am Mike Shannon – Knights of Columbus, Florentine Tuesday, September 20 9:00am Zbigniew Serkowski – Dianne Serkowski Wednesday, September 21 9:00am Communion Service Thursday, September 22 9:00am Monique Desrochers – sister, Martha Friday, September 23 9:00am Intentions of Kathleen Thompson (L) – Dr. Michael Thompson Saturday, September 24 5:30pm People of St. Stanislaus Kostka

ST. STANISLAUS IS A TITHING PARISH God’s Plan for Giving

In return for the Lord’s generosity, our people returned to His Church the following September 11, 2016 + Parish Pay $6634.00 FloodRelief $729.00 Grocery card profits (last week) $260.00

Thank you for your continuing generosity that enables us to continue to serve the people of God.

**BIRTHDAY GREETINGS** September 18 Ethan Ashong, Lisa Hotchkiss, Connor McDonald, John McFarland, Ryan Peck, Kyle Rancourt, Mark Schomann, Jack Vrablik September 19 Ellen Bopp, Margaret Capell, Paul Haering, Kevin Jayne, Christopher Koenitzer, Josephine Kreinbihl, Julia Lecomte, Lynn Manfredo, Jordan Mutrie, Michael Olivier, Christopher Ross, Linda Senchak September 20 Julia Ayasse, Susan Carao, Amanda Fanuele, Serena Martinez, Anne McAllister, Robert Rohan, Laura Sanders, Kevin Sullivan, Jeffrey Touma September 21 Christine Bolander, Mike Donaldson, Alexandria Helfrich, Wayne Herr, Lee-Ann Keene, Robert Lehmann, Dana Sullivan September 22 Kiara Armato, Barbara Forte, Lillian Krom, Shannon Lecomte, Laura Martino, Sean McKeever, Matthew Sierra, Margaret Smith, Kim Whitted September 23 Joseph Bolander, Lino Brajuha, Kevin Briccio, Mark Catucci, Brian Doxsey, Jose Encalada, Dianne Harrand, Elizabeth Hopper, Bryan Hubbard, Glenn Hubbard, Annemarie Juliano, Dana Lamberti, Katherine Magro, William Rehak, Merrick Tompkins September 24 Gabriella Caso, Ernest Conde, Christine Cotton, Norah Hartlipp, Gabriel Herrmann, Michael Linnane, Justine McRitchie, Pamela Messick, Merced Ojeda, Stephanie Rossi, Tori Squeglia ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR 2017 The opportunity to schedule announced Masses for the timeframe of January through June, 2017 is coming soon. We will open the book this Tuesday, September 20 during Parish Office hours (9:30am – 4pm).

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FAITH FORMATION

The staff of our Faith Formation program would like to welcome you all back. We hope our families have enjoyed a blessed and peaceful summer and that those memories will help us all get through the hustle and bustle of the next few weeks. We are excited to share with our children and their families all of the wonderful things we have planned for the upcoming year. Please take note of the following important dates for your calendar. Classes begin soon for the Upper Grades Confirmation: September 26 Grades 7 & 8: October 16 Parent Meetings Confirmation: September 19 @ 6:30pm* *Parent AND Candidate Grades 1–6: Sept 20 & 21 @5pm & Sept 22 @ 7pm Grades 7 & 8: September 25 @ 12:15pm

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY- THIS WEEKEND Please join us in welcoming and thanking the catechists who will be sharing their faith with our young people. At each of the Masses this weekend, please offer thanks and prayer for all of our volunteers.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION BOOK DISCUSSION

We are planning another book discussion this Fall. Letters to a Young Catholic by George Weigel is well written and in a readable style for “young Catholics, not so young Catholics, and all who are curious as to what it means to be a Catholic.” This book takes a tour of the Catholic world – interweaving landmarks and tales of integral people of the faith with Catholic teaching. These can be purchased thru Barnes and Noble as well as Amazon at a reasonable price. If interested, purchase the book and start reading. The plan is to meet two Monday evenings per month as well as an additional late afternoon time (5-6pm) for Faith Formation parents and others who may not wish to come out at night. Our introductory gathering will be Monday, October 24 at 7pm. Please call Nancy Dunn if interested. We are asking people to sign up so we can best prepare the sessions.

HARDY MUM FUNDRAISER $8 /plant Four for $30

The teen club is again selling beautiful, good sized Fall Hardy Mums in a variety of colors. They are so lovely that they sold out last year! Please support the amazing teens in our parish and have a beautiful garden at the same time. All proceeds will help with the cost of our annual conference in December.

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ST. STANISLAUS TEEN CLUB / CROSSFFIT

The next gathering of the teen club will be Sunday, October 2nd at 12:15pm. All teens are welcome in grades 7-12th grade. Come a be a part of something great. Bring a friend and get a prize. WORSHIP RESPITE CARE This new grant based program is an offering for caregivers of loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s and other dementia related disorders. The goal is to allow time for the CAREGIVER to experience worry free spiritual nurturing and time to connect with friends at one’s house of worship while your loved one receives high quality respite care. This grant allows for 120 hours per year of free respite care at Lutheran Care Center, The Gathering Place, during specific hours of worship. Contact our Parish office or take a look at our bulletin board for a brochure with more detailed information. The PROGRAM contact person is Marjorie Marks at 452- 6050.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY The Prayer Shawl ministry will meet on Monday, September 19 after the 9AM Mass in the Parish Community Room. We welcome all who would like to join us in providing hope, comfort, and healing to those in need of a reminder of God's love for them through the work of our hands and the prayers in our hearts. PLEASANT VALLEY WEEKEND Come out to be with fellow community members to support our local businesses including some parishioners, have some fun, enjoy music, rides and games and as always look for our hard working Knights of Columbus men in their food tent! The Knights are also conducting a raffle for a beautiful Weber Grill! All proceeds from the raffle will go to support vocations.

OUT AND ABOUT

CATHOLIC WIDOWS & WIDOWERS MEETING The Catholic Widows & Widowers of Dutchess & Putnam Counties will meet on the third Tuesday of the month (Tuesday, September 20, 2016) at 7:00pm in St. Kateri Parish Meeting Room, 1925 Route 82, LaGrangeville, NY 12540. For more information call Joan at 845-223-3097.

14TH ANNUAL HEALING MASS

MT. ALVERNIA RETREAT CENTER Come join us, and remain in hope! The 14th annual healing Mass in honor of St. Peregrine, patron saint of those with cancer, will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 7pm in Mt. Alvernia Chapel, Wappingers Falls. The communal rite of the anointing of the sick will be celebrated during the Mass, followed by a blessing with St. Peregrine’s relic. This Mass is for cancer patients and survivors, their families and friends, and the medical community. For directions to Mt.

Alvernia or for more information, visit www.mtalvernia.org or call (845) 297-5706.

ST. MARY’S, FISHKILL PARENTING MINISTY This well established Parenting Program, led by Catherine Cwiakala, LMSW is being held again at St Mary’s Church in Fishkill . The Christian Active Parenting Program is one that can lead to more joy and satisfaction for you and your 5-12 year old child. A free introductory overview and first session will be held on September 21st from either 12noon -2pm or 7-9 pm . A flyer on the bulletin board in our Hall Vestibule gives location and contact information- or call 896-6400

FALL PREVENTION FOR OLDER ADULTS Older adults are invited to receive a free fall prevention screening on Thursday, October 13, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Sister M. Ann Elizabeth Conference Center, located in The Atrium, on the first floor of MidHudson Regional Hospital Attendees will receive a personalized fall risk profile, including; balance and mobility, medical screening, exercise, medication review, home safety, vision and hearing, assistive devices, foot health, and nutrition. Space is limited. To make your appointment, please call (845) 431-8159. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided. Valet parking is available.

LOOKING AHEAD: Want to do something different to prepare for Lent? I am considering the possibility of arranging a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land for 2017 at the request of a number of people. Right now, I am thinking of February of next year because the costs are better and it would make a great preparation for Lent... Here is what I am asking you now: If you think that you would seriously consider this trip, please do two things...call the Rectory and let me know and also talk to friends in and outside the parish who also might be interested. In the meantime, I will set up the meeting for early October, get more details and will contact other parishes and ask them to “spread the word” for us. That way, if we have close to 25 interested people to start, we would be ready to go. Please think about this and pray over it and then help me spread the word. Keep in mind the fact that you are NOT making any final decision at this time, just a statement that you are more than just curious...Thanks for your help.

TRIMESTER ANNOUNCEMENT ON CHILD PROTECTION

Anyone who needs to report an alleged incident of sexual abuse of a minor by a priest, deacon, religious, or lay person serving in the Archdiocese of New York is asked to contact Sr. Eileen Clifford, O.P. at 212-371-1000 x 2949 or Deacon George J. Coppola at 917-861-1762. Both may also be reached via e-mail at victimassistance@archny.org. Information can also be found on the archdiocesan website, www.archny.org. In keeping with the Archdiocesan policy regarding sexual abuse of minors, this information is provided to ensure that our children remain safe and secure