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

November 29, 2015 First Sunday of Advent

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.

November 29, 2015

First Sunday Of Advent

Mass Intentions Sat: November 28, 2015 8:00AM: Mr. & Mrs. Charles Carroll (Linda Westerfield) 5:00PM: John LoGuirato (2nd Anniversary In Heaven) (Brenda Olwell) Week of November 29, 2015 Sun: 8:00AM: Joe Freire (Vicki Freire) 9:30AM: Rosalina & Domingo Rodriguez (Daughter, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren) 11:15AM: Carl D'Ambrosio (Pine Bush Seniors) Mon: 8:00AM: Helen & John Silvka (Brother) Tues: 8:00AM: Matthew Marino (His Mom & Dad) Wed: 8:00AM: Sr. Maura Clarke, M.M. & Companions (Mary Fay) Thur: 8:00AM: Drake McGuffey (His Wife Rita & Family) Fri: 8:00AM: James Delaney (His Sister) Sat: 8:00AM: James Westerfield III (Linda Westerfield) 5:00PM: Deceased Members of the Delgado Family, Carlo Guellermo, Maria Angelica Vega, Lillianna LaRosa and Soyla (LaRosa/Delegado Families) Week of December 6, 2015 Sun: 8:00AM: Eric Meier (Michael & Maria Owney) 9:30AM: Rosalina & Domingo Rodriguez (Daughter, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren) 11:15AM: Marion Pettito (Zeps Family) CONFESSIONS: Saturday 4:00-4:40 and by appointment. We’re looking to expand the ranks of our altar servers. If any of our young folks, fifth grade or higher, have heard God’s call to serve at His altar, please see Dn. Jack or Deacon Frank to sign up.

Readings: December 6, 2015

First Reading: Baruch 5:1-9 (6C)

Psalm: 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 Second Reading: Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Gospel: Luke 3:1-6 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

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 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

Please pray for the sick: Ashley Barco, Michael Thompson, Michelle Condenzio, John Araneo, Roland Mora, Helen Dennedy, George Burrow, Pat Matteo, Jeffrey Selear , Bob Carlson, Colleen Minik, 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, Baby Jimmy Dennedy, Kurt Schaffner, Frank Rispoli, Rose Marie Cahill, Baby Giovanni Padilla and Natalie Saft.

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) Ryan Gordon (Navy); (Navy); 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) Jon M. Donofrio (Marines); 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 (T/Sgt., Air Force), Casey Fay (1st. Lt., Army), Brian Daniel Gray (Marines), Devin Masiero (Marines), William LaCovara (Air Force), Gerardo Balsa (Airforce)

PLEASE PRAY: 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

BAPTISMAL SPONSOR CERTIFICATES AND

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

Eucharist Adoration will be held in the Mother’s Chapel 9:00AM-6PM -- First Friday, December 4, 2015 Please come and devote some time in Prayer

My safety and glory are with God, my strong rock and refuge. Trust In God at all times, my people! Pour out your hearts to God our refuge!

Psalms 62:8-9

God's Love...

It could be argued that the Bible is a love story. It is the story

of a spurned lover who continually attempts to court His beloved into relationship,

but is turned away time and time again in favor of another. Some hear this lover’s

call, but many do not and yet this spurned lover still attempts to court the one who

has not heard His voice. In a very real sense, the Bible paints a picture of hope.

The Gospels carry forward from the Old Testament a hope that asks, “I know I

have not heeded your call, Almighty God, but will you give me another chance?”

In speaking about God’s love for us, a Franciscan priest, Fr. Leo Clifford,

once said, “We usually think about making God angry not about making him sad.

This says staggering things about God and about us. Is it possible that we, sinners

of the earth, have power over the heart of God? Yes! This is true! Heartbreak

always presupposes love. Other people can infuriate you, annoy you, disappoint

you, but no one can break your heart except the one you love. That makes love a

risky business. Love makes us vulnerable. And God has taken that risk with you

and me. We don’t go far in the Bible before we find God in Genesis calling out,

“Adam…where are you?”” This speaks volumes about the spurned lover who

wears His heart on his sleeve taking chance after chance in the hope that those

whom He loves with all His being will turn to Him and respond in kind.

God pours out His love and His life on those who do not care and do not

respond in kind. As has been said, the sun shines on the good and the bad and the

rain falls on the just and the unjust. It is this same God who, in the person of Jesus

Christ, we see and come to know even better in the Gospels…that loves those who

listen and those who do not. Jesus Christ is the broken-hearted lover who hangs on

the cross and weeps for those who could care less about His coming, about His

tireless love or about His sacrifice. Catholics have been characterized as a gloomy

and sad people. This might be true if God’s love and mercy died with His son on

the cross. But Jesus rose from the dead…and with His resurrection His tireless

love does not end. Any cause for our sorrow is turned to further hope and a

renewal of love because of the resurrection.

There is a poem written by an anonymous Christian that captures God’s love

for us. In the poem our Lord is speaking to Judas, the man who betrayed Him.

“Judas, if true love never ceases, how could you, my friend, have come to this: to

sell me for thirty silver pieces, betray Me with a kiss? Judas, remember what I

taught you, do not despair while hanging on that rope, It’s because you sinned that

I sought you, I came to give you hope. Judas, let’s pray and hang together; you on

your halter, I upon my hill. Dear friend, even if you loved Me never…you know I

love you still.” Lord, for the times I have not heeded your call…please give me

another chance.

May God Bless You All abundantly this Thanksgiving. Dn. Jack

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS : The Knights of Columbus are again this year requesting donations toward Christmas meals and Coats 4 Kids for the local Pine Bush community. Checks can be sent to the Pine Bush Knights of Columbus PO Box 166, Thompson Ridge, NY 10985. You, ouparishioners, have been generous in the past and you have helped us provide for many in need. God Bless You.

Walker Valley Catholic Society News: Dec. 2 Dinner Meeting: Erie House, 6 PM Dec. 6 Decorate Church/Coffee Hour (After 8 AM Mass )Business Thank You Notes

Walker Valley Catholic Society wished to send our deep appreciation to all those in the parish who helped us in some way with our most recent Tricky Tray Social on Oct. 24. Whether you attended our event or donated items, we sincerely thank you.As 2015 winds down, we look forward to 2016 and hope we can count on your continued support. The goal of our organization is to help the entire parish both economically and spiritually, and we are pleased with our accomplishments this year. Thank you again and God bless you all.

Religious Ed News: Advent Family Wreath Day will be held on November 28th from 9AM-12PM, please call the Religious Ed Office to register so they can order supplies needed.

CYO : CYO will be holding a meeting every Wednesday of every month after school. Please join us. Grades 7-12. Upcoming events will be Christmas Caroling on December 17th.

ANNUAL SENIOR SOCIAL AND CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTHING Hosted by 7th Level Students and the Knights of Columbus on December 4th. Senior Social will be start at 6PM in the Church Hall, and the tree lighting will be held around 8PM. Snow date for Senior Social only will be on Dec. 11th..

CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE 2015: Please join the children in our Religious Education program in contributing for those in need. Your donations of canned, boxed, non-perishable UNEXPIRED food items can be placed in front of the Altar or in front of the curtain of the hall stage. We appreciated donations of turkeys, roaster chickens and hams. All frozen meat should be put into the freezer of the hall's refrigerator. The last day for the drop off is Sunday, December 13. Time is needed to sort and transport food. As in previous years, our efforts are coordinated with the Pine Bush Lions Club for an ecumenical community outreach. Thank you for sharing.

THE CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE: Thank you to all for taking a tag to help a child in need in our Pine Bush Community. Please remember that gifts are due by Dec. 9th, Wednesday, at the Parish Office or placed into the special boxes that have been placed in both Churches. Thank you for your generosity and promptness.

The Knights of Columbus are again this year requesting donations toward Christmas meals and Coats 4 Kids for the local Pine Bush community. Checks can be sent to the Pine Bush Knights of Columbus PO Box 166, Thompson Ridge, NY 10985. You, our parishioners, have been generous in the past and you have helped

Thank You Notes

to send our deep to all those in the parish who helped us in some way

Whether you attended our event or donated items, we sincerely thank you.

2016 and hope we can The goal of our organization is to

help the entire parish both economically and spiritually, and we are Thank you again and

will be held on November 28th from , please call the Religious Ed Office to register so that

CYO will be holding a meeting every Wednesday of every month

Upcoming events will be Christmas Caroling on December 17th.

ANNUAL SENIOR SOCIAL AND CHRISTMAS TREE Hosted by 7th Level Students and the Knights of

Columbus on December 4th. Senior Social will be start at 6PM in the Church Hall, and the tree lighting will be held around 8PM. Snow

Education program in contributing for those in need. Your donations of canned, boxed,

perishable UNEXPIRED food items can be placed in front of the Altar or in front of the curtain of the hall stage. We appreciated

ns and hams. All frozen meat should be put into the freezer of the hall's refrigerator. The last day for the drop off is Sunday, December 13. Time is needed to sort and transport food. As in previous years, our efforts are coordinated with

h Lions Club for an ecumenical community outreach.

placed into the special boxes that have been placed in both

Tree Of Life" The Donor

Recognition Tree is one way of

recognizing, remembering and honoring

a living or deceased

friend, commemorate

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.

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 available. 744-2391 ext. 10

Collections: 2015 2014Sunday Collection 11/22/2015 will be reported next week.(ParishPay Included) Thank you for your generosity. Collections for the Month of December Undated Christmas Flowers December 6: Weekly/Building Fund December 8: Immaculate Conception December 13: Weekly/Religious Retirement December 20: Weekly/ December 25: Christmas December 27: Weekly/Maintenance ParishPay is the best means available of supporting our parish.Currently, we have 96 families in our Parish participating and we would like to grow that number. Often times as we’re preparing to head out to Mass, we forget to put money or a check in our envelope and decide to postpone giving until the following week 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 yourself 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.

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the parish from paying its bills in a timely fashion. With Parish Pay, Even if you can’t make the Mass due to inclement

your giving to Infant Saviour will be It’s a more consistent

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

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

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

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

Adult Faith Formation Team

Invites All

To our Ministry Fair

Church Hall

Immediately Following All Masses

December 5-6 2015

At Church Hall