Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church January 1st, 2017 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 -------------------- Parish Office 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 Mac Hospitality ................................................... 677-6496 ----------------- Andrea Cirone Kateri Can Cook………………………………………223-5951 ----------------- Ellen Newhard Knights of Columbus .................................. 914-760-1744 -------- Keith McCartney kmhudson3@gmail.com Lectors ......................................................... 914-456-6329-Dcn. John McCormack 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 Connect…...meganzupan@yahoo.com-------------------Megan Zupan kirazgorman@yahoo.com Parish Activities ……………………………………..221-0076 ------------- Ed & Laura Leahy Parish Council………………………………………...227-1948 ------------- Noe Ramon Ilano Prayer Shawl Ministry ................................ 226-8987 -------------------- Judy Horton 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

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

Please pray for those who are ill: Julie Borges, Denee DeVizio, William

Grafer, Jeffrey Hynard, Dariana Jamison, Frank Lavrigata, Kate Madigan, Patricia

and Kenneth McCabe, Joseph Pellino Please pray for our parishioners

serving in the military: Mark Baaden Jamie Babon, Michael

Baibagallo, Matthew Donnellan, Cory J. Espejo, Thomas Finn, Brandon Gonzalez,

Matthew Howard, Kenneth Jablecki, Zachery Kirchner, Joseph D. Nani,

Vincent Nichtern, Sean Suppo, James Tindall, Matthew Walsh

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday------January 2 Sts. Basil & Gregory Nazianzen 9:00 am For All Parishioners Tuesday------January 3 The Most Holy Name Of Jesus 9:00 am J. Brownson Power Sr. By Suzanne Wednesday-January 4 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 9:00 am Marcia Magner By her son & family Thursday-----January 5 St. John Neumann 9:00 am Barbara Power Mattura By Suzanne Friday---------January 6 St. André Bessette 9:00 am Frank Jablecki By Grace Saturday-----January 7 St. Raymond of Penyafort 9:00 am Robert Paulus By Robert Newhard 4:00 pm Susan Byrne By Joy Poskitt Sunday-------January 8 9:00 am Matthew Capalbo By his cousin Pat10:30 am Natalie Ostachowsky By Lorraine Travia 12:15 pm Edward DeLise By Dusty & Paul Maiolo 5:30 pm Barbara Murphy By the Hoag Family

PARISH ACTIVITIES Monday -----January 2

7:30 pm Confession Chapel 7:30 pm Adoration Chapel Tuesday -----January 3 10:00 am Parent Child Connection F.F. Building: St. Therese 7:00 pm BSA Ad Altare Dei F.F. Building: St. Francis 7:00 pm District Committee Mtg F.F. Building: St. Patrick 7:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry F.F. Building: St. Cecilia 7:00 pm RCIT F.F. Building: St. Nicholas 7:00 pm Spirit Wind Prayer Group Chapel Wednesday -January 4 After 9am Mass Confessions Chapel 9:45 am Senior Stretch Class Church Meeting Room Thursday-----January 5 7:00 pm Adult Bible Study F.F. Building: St. Patrick 7:00 pm RCIA F.F. Building: St. Paul Friday---------January 6 3:00 pm Adoration Chapel

JANUARY 8, 2017 NEW YEAR'S LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE

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Mass Lector Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers

Sat. 5 pm - Msgr. Desmond Carl Garofolo Jr. Shari DeLucia, Lisa Engelke,

Sally Mastreani, Ruth Recchia, TBD Michael Angley, Jozef Gjidoda, Declan Wood

9 am- Fr. Michael Michael Morrow Anne Anderson, Christopher Filachek,

Sarah Filachek, Peter Reale, Diana Schopen Andrea Filachek, Elizabeth

Filachek, Emily Filachek

10:30 am- Msgr. Desmond Joseph Mackey Barbara Kierstead, Patricia Mackey, Shirley

Sullivan, Lorraine Travia, Robert Young Marissa Casey, Bobby

McDevitt, Tyler Fielding

12:15 pm- Fr. Michael Debbie Scianimanico Dave Borges, Christine Ryan,

Marie Sanchez Julia Pomeroy, Sarah Sokol,

Nadia Zerafa

5:30 pm - Msgr. Desmond Peter Bodnar III Kathy Bell, Andrea Ceonzo, Andrew Hum-

phreys, Maura Lee-Byrne, Ann Mulvey Peter Bodnar IV, Amalia

Nunes, Grace Walker

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, takes place 3 - 7 pm Friday, January 6th and also, every Monday, 7:30-8:30 pm.

LOW GLUTEN HOSTS Low gluten hosts are available for Communion at all weekend Masses

on Msgr.'s line.

PARISH INCOME REPORT The income report was not available at the time of printing due to the holiday.

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+TLC+ TEEN PANCAKE BREAKFAST

There is no pancake breakfast in the month of January.

SPECIAL COLLECTION The annual collection for the Catholic University of America and the Catholic Communications Campaign is next week-end, January 7nd/8th.

TLC + TEENS LOVING CHRIST + TLC The tri-parish Youth Group meets after the 5:30 pm Mass at St. Kateri from 6:30 - 8 pm in the Church Meeting Room. Upcoming +TLC+ events:

Sunday, January 8th - General Meeting. Special invita-tion to all alumni back from college. Pizza will be served. Sunday, January 15th - Special Activity Sunday, January 22nd - General Meeting

All high school teens are welcome. For +TLC+ news and forms, visit saintkateriparish.com/tlc-teen-group.

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RCIA This week our topic will be, The Eucharist. All are wel-come. Visit saintkateriparish. .

ST. KATERI PARENT-CHILD CONNECTION This week meetings resume. Contact Megan Zupan at me-ganzupan@yahoo.com.

LIGHT HOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA CDS CD's are available to order at saintkateriparish.com. Call Dusty Maiolo at 845-590-1601.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS We pray that all of our Families have a Blessed, Happy and Healthy New Year!

Christmas/New Years Office Hours Our office will be closed: Friday, December 23rd-Monday, January 2nd. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd.

First Reconciliation Our First Reconciliation services, for Second Grade stu-dents, will take place on Saturday, January 7th, at 10 am and Noon.

10 am service - Miss Chiavelli’s class, Mr. D’Angelo’s class & Mrs. Coniglio’s/McKiernan’s class.

Noon Service - Mrs. Bartoes’ class, Mrs. Quinn’s class, Mrs. Sanchez’s class, Make-up students and St. Denis-St. Columba students

Please keep all of our students in your prayers as they re-ceive this beautiful Sacrament.

Church History for 8th Grade students Monsignor Desmond will be conducting classes on Church History of the Middle Ages on January 11th and 12th in the Church Meeting Room from 6:30-8 pm. All 8th grade students must attend one of the scheduled classes, instead of going to their regularly scheduled class that week. Students who are exempt, those who attended the trip to NYC, will be notified in class prior.

ST. KATERI BIBLE STUDY The St. Kateri Bible Study meets every Thursday, 7-9 pm, in the Faith Formation Building. We are studying Luke's Gos-pel. There will be no classes January 5th. Class resumes Janu-ary 12th. For info, call Julie at 223-3658.

8TH GRADE FAITH FORMATION STUDENTS Earn your Christian service hours. Please e-mail Mrs. Wen-dy Young at service10hours@aol.com

A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR: FORMED FORMED is an innovative online platform with free ac-cess to a wide range of top-quality faith formation resources from Bishop Robert Barron, the Augustine Institute, Father Michael Gaitley, Lighthouse Catholic Media, and youth min-istry, marriage ministry and more. A number of Spanish-language resources are also available. Have free access to video programs, movies, audio talks, electronic books, and downloadable workbooks at any time and on any device with an internet connection. Register at formed.org and en-ter code: ZHXWPZ.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS CORNER Apply and learn about financial assistance through Ap-plyCatholicSchoolsNY.org, our bilingual number at 646-794-2885, or in person at: Holy Trinity School, 20 Springside Ave, Pok, 471-0520 St. Denis-St. Columba School, 849 Rte. 82, HJ, 227-7777 St. Mary School, 2 Convent Ave , Wapp Falls, 297-7500 St. Mary Mother of the Church School, 106 Jackson

Street, Fishkill , 896-9561 St. Peter School, 12 Father Cody Plaza, Pok, 471-6600

Upcoming Touring Tuesday open house dates for all above listed schools are: January 10, 31, February 14, March 14, and April 4, from 9-11 am or by appoint-ment. Experience a Catholic school in action!

BUSES FOR MARCH FOR LIFE, JANUARY 27TH The March For Life in Washington, DC is Friday, January 27th. $35 for adults and $25 for students. For reservations and/or information, call Rich, 297-7930, for the Wappinger's St. Mary's bus and George, 226-6896, for the St. Columba's bus. Both buses will leave St. Columba Church at 5 am after a 4:30 am Mass on January 27th. Reservations and payment are required by January 20th.

JANUARY HEALING MASS A special Healing Mass, with a free flow of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the laying on of hands, will be held Tuesday January 3rd at St. Kateri. Guest celebrants will be Fr. Roch, Franciscan Friar and Retreat Director of Mount Alvernia in Wappingers Falls. Praise and worship begins at 7 pm; Mass at 7:30 pm. The laying on of hands for prayer will take place after Mass. The event is sponsored by Spirit Wind Prayer Group of St. Kateri parish. Call Pat or Joe at 845-440-3519.

CYFM LEADERSHIP TRAINING Capuchin Youth Leadership Training, January 13th -15th. The Leadership modules include the practical effective communi-cation, understanding group dynamics, facilitating groups, developing and delivering effective presentations, enhancing self-esteem, and time management as well as how to com-bine all those skills for utilization in evangelization of authen-tic Christian leaders. Fee of $115 per person includes lodging, meals, and materials; application and non-refundable $60 deposit due by 1/10. GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS AND ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS! Visit cyfm.org. Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries, 781 Route 9D, PO Box 192, Garri-son, NY 10524. (845) 424-3609. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flocknote: CYFMGarrison.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FAMILIES OF THOSE RECENTLY BAPTIZED

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Mackenzie Leigh Appleholm

Xavier William Mercado Giavanna Ilardi

Noah Matthew Pewarski Evan Nikolas Pewarski

Brooklyn Taylor DeMers Jaydan Anthony Dyson

Anna Obrizok

Finley Grace Gardner Liam Joseph Gardner

Kenton James DePasse Henry Richard Fouvy Eloise Grace Walters

Kiley Shea Morrison Alexandria Kateri Hunter

Maxson Riley Esquivel Madelyn Grace Lennon

Grant Montgomery Burgess Olivia Jane De Vuono

Bryce Christopher Reilly

London Eve Sanchez

Carson Charles Speidell

Wynter Tabi-Adjei Iyla Mae Hettinger

Thomas Michael Jacobs Peyton Karl Tait

Maria Faith Hoag Olivia Linda Ilardi Alex John Delforno

Lauren Carolyn Delforno Jordan Sammer Rabadi

Kristoph Giovanni Petri Emma Marie Smith

Joseph Christopher Zelyez

Gianna Janine Pavico James Michael Pavico

Peyton Faith Fugaro Bella Rose Gregory

Anna Zoraida Valerius Ashley Jeanne Betti

Anthony Hugh Dreyer

Katherine Rae Franch

Nicholas Gabriel McFadden

Sophia Marcena Smith Brooklynn Siena Farias

Griffin Xavier Braun Bailey Patricia Dumser

Jack Everett Kempkes Vivian Eve Prince

Scarlett Rose Schreiber

Nathaniel Dennis Schreiber Penelope Margaret Rotundo

Sophia Marie Diego Anthony Kevin Fiorini Mason Scott Premuto

Skyler Rose Seymour Giovanna Rose Shannon

Angelina Marie Gonzalez Peyton Grace Laezzo

John William McFadden Emma Grace Moroney Brody Michael Plattner

TRI-PARISH NEWS: ST. COLUMBA, ST. DENIS, ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA

THE SILVER LININGS LEISURE CLUB Happy New Year to all!

Our Senior Stretch Class takes place each Wednesday 9:45-10:30am in the Church Meeting Room. Our Movie Monday will take place on January 9th at 10am in the St. Kateri Meeting Room. Our featured film is Sophie Scholl, a heroic story of resistance in WWII Germany.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEWS Thank you for your continued prayers and support. If you need assistance or want to be a member of SVDP, call 227-7863. The next meeting is Wednesday, January 11th at 7 pm, Room 15 of the St. Denis-St. Columba School. Visit svdpfood-pantry.org.

MEN’S RETREAT St. Denis’ annual Men’s Retreat will be at Mt. Alvernia Retreat Center in Wappingers Falls January 13-15. It includes Mass, time for self-reflection, discussion topics and the sacrament of Reconciliation. Join other men to strengthen your relationship with God. The retreat begins Friday evening with pizza and concludes with Mass and lunch on Sunday. To RSVP, contact Al at al.ohara@ieee.org or 227-5504. The cost of $175 includes all meals and is payable upon arrival. Leave a $25 deposit at the Par-ish Office; include your name, address and phone number.

CALLING ALL CATHOLIC TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Fellowship, inspiration and lunch with Reverend Fr. Brian McWeeney, Director of Ecclesial Ministries and Ethnic Aposto-lates, Saturday, January 28th, 9 am-1:30 pm at the Maryknoll Society Center, 55 Ryder Road, Ossining, NY 10562. Contact Sr. Zelide Ceccagno: 914-965-0490 or Christina Barreta: arti-sanmusician80@msn.com

2 PENNY SOCIAL A 2-Penny Social will be held at St. Mary's School,2 Con-vent Avenue, Wappingers in the school gym on Saturday, Jan-uary 28th. Doors open at 11:30 am. Calling begins at 1 pm. Free admission. Food and 50/50 raffle tickets will be for sale. Proceeds go to the school. Contact Eugenia at 914- 557-6213 or stmaryspennysocial@gmail.com

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