Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church June 23, 2019 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 Dea-con John McCormack by leaving a detailed message at 914-456-6329 or calling the Parish Office at 227-1710. If you pre-fer, 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 prayerchain@yahoo.com to be prayed for by our “vine” of caring people.

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

PARENT/CHILD CONNECTION: The Parent-Child Connection provides a safe playgroup for young children and an opportuni-ty for adults to share their understanding of early childhood issues in an environment that promotes Catholic values. Please visit our parish website to see a complete schedule.

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. Den-is, St. Columba and Saint Kateri. The program includes fun ac-tivities such as outings and trips, service activities for the par-ish 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……………………………… 227-1710 -------------------- Parish Office 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 Grp..221-2741/bktbereavement@optonline.net-- Bible Study……………………………………….223-3658-----------------------Julie Borges Blood Drives……………………………………..590-1601---------------------Dusty Maiolo Chapel/Church Cleaners…………………..227-1710----------------------Parish Office Church Decorators…………………………...227-1529 -------------------- Cathy Varano Cursillo……………………………………………..297-4711 ---------------------Ginger Fisher Ecumenical Group…………………………….223-3658 ---------------------- Dave Borges Eucharistic Adoration……………………….223-3658 ---------------------- Dave Borges Eucharistic Ministers………………………..227-1710---------------------- Fr. Pancrose Fund Raising …………………………………….---------------------------Thomas Beresford Gardening/Landscaping…………………..223-5999----------------Dennis Rosenfeld Hospital/Homebound Visits…………….914-456-6329 ---- Dcn. John McCormack Hospitality……………………………………...677-6496 -------------------- Andrea Cirone Joyful Noise………. …………………………..227-1710 x 3 ------------------- Heidi Reale Kateri Can Cook………………………………223-5951 -------------------- Ellen Newhard Knights of Columbus..914-760-1744/kmhudson3@gmail.com- Lectors…………………………………………...227-1710------------------------Fr. Pancrose Liturgical Minister Schedule…………….227-1710 ---------------------- Denise Casey Midnight Run…………………………………..227-1710----------------------Parish Office Military Families Support………………..797-1050-----------------------Loretta Ryan Music Ministry/Youth Choir………nina.ricci@saintkaterimusic.org---Nina Ricci Pancake Breakfast ………………………….223-5951--------Robert & Ellen Newhard Parent-Child Connection…….meganzupan@yahoo.com----------Megan Zupan Parish Activities ……………………………..845-206-2599 ---------- Ed & Laura Leahy Parish Council………………………………...914-475-7229----------Dolores Avezzano Prayer Network……….prayerchain@yahoo.com--------------------Nancy Vaughn Prayer Shawl Ministry……………………..226-8987 ----------------------- Judy Horton R.C.I.A.……………227-1710 x2...saintkateriparish.com/rcia----------Parish Office RCIA for Teen227-1710 x3sktfaithform@optonline.net-Dc. John McCormack Religious Education/Family Catechesis..227-1710 x3----Dc. John McCormack Respect Life……………………..sktforlife@optonline.net------Andrew Humphreys Silver Linings Leisure Club………mlbiasotti2000@aol.com---------Mary Biasotti Spirit Wind Prayer Group……………….440-3519 ------------------------- Pat Mackey St. Vincent de Paul………………………...227-7863 ---------------------- Joyce Pfirman Teen Music Ministry………….nina.ricci@saintkaterimusic.org---------Nina Ricci +TLC+ Teen Group914-708-7331/dpbellcma@gmail.com--Dave & Kathy Bell Ushers/Greeters…………………………...227-1710-------------------------Fr. Pancrose 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 per-mission to have their name, added to the prayer list, contact Nancy Vaughn, prayerchain@yahoo.com.

Please pray for those who are ill: Sandy, Linda Bell, Julie Borges, Allison

Darballo,Denee DeVizio, Jeffrey Hynard, Dariana Jimison, Denise Bell Koller,

Kate Madigan, Jessica Nenni, Joanne Strutt, Timothy Tallo

Please pray for our parishioners serving in the military:

Mark Baaden, Jamie Babon, Henry Borum, Michael Baibagallo, Matthew Donnellan, Cory J. Espejo, Timothy Fay, Thomas Finn, Nicholas

Goldberg, Brandon Gonzalez, Matthew Howard, Kenneth Jablecki, Matthew Jenkins, Sean Kinane, Justin Merritt,

Joseph D. Nani, Vincent Nichtern, John Reale IV, Sean Suppo, James Tindall,

Eddie Torhan, Anthony Triano, Matthew Walsh, Joseph Whitton

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday------June 24 Nativity of St. John the Baptist 9:00 am All Parishioners Tuesday------June 25 9:00 am Priscilla Murphy By Carole & Tom DeBellis Wednesday-June 26 9:00 am Dorothy & John Witherell By Sally Thursday----June 27 St. Cyril of Alexandria 9:00 am Peter & Michael Condon By their family Friday--------June 28 Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 9:00 am Robert Cross By Dcn. Bob & Judy Horton Saturday----June 29 St. Peter & Paul, Apostles 9:00 am Don Wisell By Sally 5:00 pm Andy Bartoes By Jean Bartoes Sunday------June 30 9:00 am Danuta Bogdan By Barbara & Thomas Briscoe 10:30 am Donald McCartney By the McCartney Family 12:15 pm William Behrends By the Pasquarella Family 5:30 pm Danuta Bogdan By Margaret & Joe Grassi

PARISH ACTIVITIES Monday---- June 24 7:30 pm Confessions & Adoration Tuesday-----June 25 5:15 am Primary Election Church Meeting Room 7:00 pm Spirit Wind Prayer Grp. Chapel Wednesday-June 26 9:30 am Confessions Chapel 9:45 am Senior Stretch Class Church Meeting Room Thursday----June 27 1:00 pm Leisure Club Book of

Church Meeting Room 7:00 pm Adult Bible Study F.F. Building: St. Patrick Saturday----June 29 4:00 pm Confessions Chapel

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Join us at 9 am Daily Mass

Mass Lector Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers

Saturday 5 pm - Fr. Pancrose

Carl Garofolo Jr. Beverly Austin, Andrea Cirone, Sally Mastreani, Peter Reale,

Dennis Rosenfeld

Katie Gleeson, Logan Gleeson, Ryan Gleeson

9 am - Fr. MacDonald Tony Pulliam Lisa Engelke, Patricia Lyons,

Cindy McKinney Alexandra Sullivan, Lorraine Travia

Megan Jarc, Jakub Mlynarski, Martin Mlynarski

10:30 am - Fr. MacDonald John Meenagh Rich Hagen, Kurtis Kotes, Greg Wiley,

TBD, TBD Nicolas Bergamini, Ryan Kotes, TBD

12:15 pm - Fr. Pancrose Debbie Scianimanico Andrew Humphreys, John Reale III,

Christine Ryan Robbie Kelly, Sean Kelly, TBD

5:30 pm -Fr. Pancrose TBD Anne Eisner, Sue Eisner, Anne Mulvey,

Alice Pitz, TBD Ella Mase, Joseph Mase, TBD

Marriage Banns III Mary Bergamini & Peter Pappas

III & II JeanMarie McCarthy &

Robert Grandchamp

II Christina Sayegh and Paul Martino

PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED Pray for the repose of the souls of our deceased parishioners especially Joseph DePalma and Jenny Pelletier and for God's comfort for their families.

JUNE 30, 2019 LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE

PARISH INCOME REPORT

Last week's collection: $7,389.00 Last year's collection: $8,850.00

2020 MASS BOOK IS OPEN FOR MASS INTENTIONS

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LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA CDS Order CDs at saintkateriparish.com. Call Dusty Ma-iolo for information at 845-590-1601.

ST. KATERI BIBLE STUDY We meet Thursdays at 7 pm in the Faith Formation Build-ing. There will be no class on June 27th and July 4th. Classes will resume July 11th. Call Julie, 223-3658.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Our office is closed for the summer.

We will re-open in August.

From the Pastor's Desk… This weekend we are thanking and honoring our for-mer Religious Education Director, Mrs. Heidi Reale for her long-dedicated service to our parish faith formation program. Code of Canon Law. 776 states, “By virtue of his function, a pastor is bound to take care of the cate-chetical formation of adults, youth, and children, to which purpose he is to use the help of the clerics attached to the parish, of members of institutes of con-secrated life and of societies of apostolic life, taking into account the character of each institute, and of lay members of the Christian faithful, especially of cate-chists. None of these are to refuse to offer their help willingly unless they are legitimately impeded. The pas-tor is to promote and foster the function of parents in the family catechesis mentioned in can. 774, §2." As a pastor I consider the catechetical program as my right arm to serve the parish in the work of evange-lization and faith formation to our children, youngsters and families. Mrs. Reale took over from Mrs. Mary Bi-asotti when she retired in 2012. For 8 long years she directed the program with the assistance of Mrs. Diane McCoach until February this year. I am not sure how many of our parishioners are aware that our parish reli-gious education program is the largest one in the whole of Dutchess County, with nearly 800 children serving 600 families. Every year nearly hundred or above hun-dred children receive First Holy Communion and anoth-er ninety to hundred ninth graders receive the Sacra-ment of Confirmation. Mrs. Reale has special love for children and families. I have been observing her love and care for every child in the class rooms and during the Joyful Noise she holds at Sunday Masses since I came in August. What a blessing Mrs. Reale is to our Parish! She is still part of our Faith Formation team and helps out in all possible ways. I wish and pray for God’s choicest blessings on her. May the Lord bless her with success and happiness in everything she undertakes. This program is so successful only because with Mrs. Reale there are more than 75 dedicated volunteer Cate-chists from our parish who offer their time and talents to teach our children. Children come after spending the whole day in school classrooms. Understanding this fac-tor, our catechists make it fun to learn and impart faith formation. I am truly grateful to all of them. I also wish to express my special gratitude to Mrs. DeBellis for her assistance at the Faith Formation Office on a daily basis and all others who help. Deacon John McCormack has taken over as our new Director of Religious Education Program. Congratulations Deacon McCormack!

OUR SANCTUARY LAMP The Sanctuary Lamp, which is next to our Tabernacle, is a sign of the Real Presence of Jesus, the Light of the World in our Parish Church. In accordance with tradition, this candle may be dedicated in honor of, or in memory of, a particular person or persons, or for a special intention. The customary offering for this weekly dedication is $20. Anyone who wants to make arrangements for dedicating the Sanctuary Lamp should contact the Parish Office at 227-1710.

BREAD AND WINE Offerings are being accepted for the Bread and Wine for the week in memory of your loved ones. The customary offering fee is $20. Call the Parish Office.

SAVE THE DATE Join our Parish Picnic Sunday, September 22nd, after the 12:15 pm Mass. The Chain Gang Band will be playing again. Picnic details to follow.

JERICHO PRAYER MARCH Like Jericho (Joshua 6: 1-27), this is our peaceful march around Planned Parenthood, 7 times, as we quietly pray for the walls of the abortion industry to "come tumbling down." Please join the Tri-Parish Respect Life Group for this special "40 Days for Life" event: Sunday, July 7th at 7 pm, Planned Parenthood, 17 Noxon St., Poughkeepsie. Call Maureen for details at 853-6529.

JULY HEALING MASS A healing Mass, with a free flow of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, will be held Tuesday, July 2nd, at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church. Guest celebrant will be Fr. Pancrose Kalist, Pastor of St. Kateri. Praise and worship begins at 7 pm; Mass at 7:30. Adoration and individual prayer for healing follow Mass. The event is sponsored by Spirit Wind Prayer Group of St. Kateri. All are welcome. Calendar note: the August Healing Mass will be held Saturday, August 3rd with Fr. Richard McAlear. For details, call Pat or Joe at 845-440-3519.

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

FORMED Enjoy the free parish subscription to formed.org. Register with parish code ZHXWPZ to access June features such as the movie: Hostia, listen to: The Lamb's Supper, study: Pres-ence, read: Sacraments in Scripture, for Youth: Sacra-ments, for children: The Bread of Life, and for Spanish: PRESENCIA.

CATHOLIC COUNSELOR AVAILABLE Roger Szafranski LMSW, is an experienced clinical social worker who has worked with children, adolescents, adults and families in both clinical and school settings. Roger has offered to meet with any of our parishioners who may be having difficulties dealing with personal, family or profes-sional issues which may be causing stress, anxiety, and/or depression that may be impacting your life, marriage and/or relationships. You can meet privately with Roger here at the church, and confidentiality will be assured. Roger is offering his services free of charge and in complete confidence. Con-tact Roger at roger57@frontiernet.net or 845-416-8993.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEWS Thank you for your continued prayers and support. If you need to reach us for assistance, or would like to volunteer to become a member of SVDP, please call us at 227-7863. This week the pantry is in need of: brownie/cake/muffin mix, progresso/chunky soups, pasta/rice sides, and salt and pepper. Without your assistance, we would not be able to help those in need. Next meeting: Wednesday, September 11th at 7pm in the convent's Bishop Dominick Lagonegro Meeting Room. Visit svdpfoodpantry.org

THE SILVER LININGS LEISURE CLUB ACTIVITIES 1. Participants on the Botanical Gardens/Arthur Avenue bus trip on June 25th should be at the St. Kateri south parking lot by 7:45am. 2. Our FREE weekly Senior Stretch Class takes place on Wednesday, June 26th, 9:45 -10:30am in the St. Kateri Meeting Room. Come join us! 3. Our final Catholic Classics Book of the Month Club Meeting will take place on Thursday, June 27th, 10-11am in the St. Kateri Meeting Room. We'll be discussing The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila and also making plans for the fall and beyond. All are welcome! Please contact Mary Biasotti, mlbiasotti2000@aol.com, 845-297-9310, for further information about our activities or to be placed on a wait list for our trips.

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STEUBENVILLE YOUTH CONFERENCE, JULY 19-21 St John’s University, Queens, NY

The cost is $275 per teen (we fundraise to cover most of the cost). A $50 deposit is required to register. This year’s theme is Belong: “See what love the Father has bestowed on us, that we may be called children of God.” -1 John 3:1. Visit the Steubenville Youth Conference website. Call St. Denis Rectory at 227-8382 for info and to reserve a spot.

MARIAPOLIS 2019 Every summer, the Focolare Movement in Hyde Park, NY hosts its annual summer gathering known as the Mariapolis. (Mariapolis means City of Mary.) It is an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to spend a few days together, putting into practice universal values of dialogue and solidarity based on the Gospel. This year’s theme is “Led by the Spirit – Renewed by Divine Love". Mariapolis 2019 will be held from July 12-14. There will be presentations on the Focolare spirituality, Mass, life experiences, workshops and outdoor activities. Children and teenagers follow partial parallel supervised activities and a nursery is available for children ages 4 and under. Visit focolaremove-ment.regfox.com/luminosa-mariapolis or email: lumino-sa@focolare.us. Registration deadline is July 5th.

MEETING SPACE CALENDAR FOR CHURCH MINISTRIES Please submit your requests for the Church Meeting Room and Faith Formation Building classrooms after June 30th. Contact the Parish Office for applications or visit our website, saintkateriparish.com.

CAPUCHIN YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTIRES CLASP (Catholic Literature Arts Summer Program): Head to the picturesque Hudson Valley this summer for CYFM’s special week-long program for teen actors, designers, and musical theater performers, no prior experience necessary. Professionals offer intense training to hone skills in acting, musical/dramatic performance and set creation, culmi-nating in a professional-quality public performance of an original musical by Fr. Erik Lenhart, O.F.M. Cap. Teens deepen their faith and relationship with the Lord and one another through drama, music, dance, prayer, adoration, and reconciliation. Younger children (5-13) are welcome to join as “Junior CLASP-ers” on August 2nd and 3th, 9:30 - 11:30 am at St. Clare (Gym) Building. Performance is August 3th, 2 and 7 pm. Application and deposit due Monday, July 8th; scholarships are available.

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) June 23, 2019 “Brothers and sisters: I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus, on the night he was handed over, took bread, and, after he had given thanks, broke it and said ‘This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Words so familiar, accompanied by the gestures of looking up, thanking, breaking and giving. Every Eucharist the words of Paul, and of Jesus at the last supper echo in our ears. We might be surprised to know that Paul’s teaching of the Corinthians, predates the last supper accounts in the gos-pels. It was already known, repeated and celebrated. How interesting, we call that a ‘tradition’, a handing over. Paul uses the word twice in a different way. He hands the story to his disciples, and describes the handing over of Jesus for the passion. The great gift of the Eucharist brings us together with the Lord, forming a relationship with Him, making us one with each other and permits us to acknowledge a living Presence among us. At every mass, in every tabernacle, the Lord is present to be praised, adored, and loved with grateful affec-tion. Remember the person who met Philip and said ‘Sir, we would like to see Jesus?’ He is here.

THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI)

First Reading: Genesis 14:18-20 Melchizedek, a priest of God, prayed that Abram would be blessed by God. He also praised God for delivering Abram's foes into his hands. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Paul describes Jesus' actions during the last supper. Jesus broke bread and said it was his body given for us, asking that we do the same in remembrance of him. He then passed the cup and called it his blood. Jesus then asked us to break bread in this manner to remember his death until he returns. Gospel: Luke 9:11b-17 Jesus spoke to a large crowd when his disciples asked that he dismiss the people to give them a chance to find food and lodging. Jesus asked the disciples to give the crowd some-thing to eat, but they had only five loaves of bread and two fish. Jesus then blessed and distributed the food, which fed about 5,000 people. Twelve baskets were then collected from what was left over.

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