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ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE AND OUR LADY OF THE LAKE/MOUNT CARMEL IS A
ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH WITH THE EUCHARIST AS THE CENTER OF ITS LIFE.
OUR MISSION, AS DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST, IS TO BUILD UP THE KINGDOM OF
GOD BY LEADING, NOURISHING AND SERVING THE COMMUNITY IN WORD AND
SACRAMENT
FROM THE DESK OF MSGR. JOSEPH MARTIN
JANUARY 11, 2015
BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE .. LAUGH A LITTLE!
THE NEXT POPE
There were two Catholic Boys, Timothy Murphy and Antonio Secola, whose lives paralleled each other in amazing ways. In the
same year Timothy was born in Ireland, Antonio was born in Italy. Faithfully they attended parochial school from
kindergarten through their senior year in high school.
They took their vows to enter the priesthood early in college and upon graduation became priests. Their careers had come to
amaze the world; but, it was generally acknowledged that Antonio was just a cut above Timothy in all respects. Their rise
through the ranks of Bishop, Archbishop and finally Cardinal was swift to say the least, and the Catholic world knew that when
the present Pope died, it would be one of these two who would become the next Pope.
In time the Pope did die, and the College of Cardinals went to work. In less time than anyone had expected, white smoke rose
from the chimney, and the world waited to see who they had chosen. The world, Catholic, Protestant and secular were
surprised to learn that Timothy Murphy had been elected Pope! Antonio was beyond surprise, he was devastated, because
even with all Timothy's gifts, Antonio knew he was the better qualified.
With gall that shocked the Cardinals, Antonio asked for a private session with them in which he candidly asked, "Why
Timothy?" After a long silence, an old Cardinal took pity on the bewildered man and rose to reply, "We knew you were the
better of the two, but we just could not bear the thought of the leader of the Roman Catholic Church being called Pope Secola.
Sorry, everyone! I couldn’t resist passing this along!! Happy New Year!
BAPTISM OF THE LORD
FIRST READING: ISAIAH 42:1-4, 6-7
Isaiah tells of the Lord’s Servant, who will be
inconspicuous, but will not rest until justice is established.
The Lord then tells his servant that he was formed to be “a
light for the nations.”
SECOND READING: ACTS 10:34-38
Peter speaks to a group of pagans for the first time. He
explains to them that any person who follows God’s will is
acceptable to God, regardless of nationality.
GOSPEL: MARK 1:7-11
John the Baptist had claimed one would come far more
powerful than himself, one who would baptize with the
Holy Spirit rather than water. When Jesus came to John
and was baptized, the Spirit descended on him and a voice
said, “You are my beloved Son. On you my favor rests.”
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FIRST READING: 1 SAMUEL 3:3B-10, 19
SECOND READING: 1 CORINTHIANS 6:13C-15A, 17-20
GOSPEL: JOHN 1:35-42
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MASS INTENTIONS
ANNOUNCED MASSES – JANUARY 11, 2015
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2015
8:00AM
MICHAEL GERRITTY
5:00PM
MARIANNE LENNA
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2015 – THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
8:00AM
GEORGE BIOLSI
10:00AM
GRACE & AL LIETO
12:00PM
MARY & JOSEPH CROWLEY
& THE CROWLEY FAMILY
5:00PM
FOR THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES AND
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE/MT. CARMEL
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2015
7:30AM
KATHERINE PULCHALSKI
9:00AM
VINCENZO AND MARIA PALUMBO
7:30PM
GLENN MCGUIRK
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2015
7:30AM
KATHERINE PUCHALSKI
9:00AM
CLIFTON WATSON
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2015
7:30AM
THERESA BEACH
9:00AM
NOLAN MORALES
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2015
8:00AM
JOSEF TSCHINKEL
12:00PM
KEVIN KING
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2015
7:30AM
KATHERINE PUCHALSKI
9:00AM
DR. WILLIAM HOWLEY
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015 – ST. ANTHONY
8:00AM
ERNEST H. BIERBAUM
5:00PM
GRACE RANELLONE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2015
8:00AM
FRANK LAFRANCA, JR.
10:00AM
RICHARD K. MCDONNELL
12:00PM
THERESA BEACH
5:00PM
STEPHEN ZAMBORSKY, SR.
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE / MOUNT CARMEL
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2015
4:00PM
SAVERIO SCOLIONE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2015 – THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
9:00AM
HARRY HEBRANK
11:00AM
DAWN KOCOT
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015 – ST. ANTHONY
4:00PM
PETER CAPABIANCO
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2015
9:00AM
MRS. LIES
11:00AM
JULIETTE SCHRUM
CELEBRANTS
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015
5:00PM
FR. HOWLEY
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2015
8:00AM
FR. MACDONALD
10:00AM
FR. HOWLEY
12:00PM
FR. BERG
5:00PM
FR. MACDONALD
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE / MOUNT CARMEL
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015
4:00PM
FR. SORGIE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2015
9:00AM
FR. BERG
11:00AM
FR.MACDONALD
TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON,
AND A TIME TO EVERY PURPOSE UNDER HEAVEN
A TIME TO BE BORN: BAPTISMS FOR THE WEEK:
A TIME TO HEAL: THOSE WHO ARE ILL: CHRIS GINESE, GLORIA ANTOCI,
MARIANTE BYLLAARDT, ROSE FERRANTE, ROSE CAMPAGNA, MARY CRESR,
CRIS CRESR, DENISE CORDOVANO KULA, BARBARA GUGLIERI, ANTHONY
SCATOLA, THERESA SCATOLA, VITO DEBELLIS, AMELIA BRENNOCK, WALTER
JAKYMIW, JAMIE KARLSSON, BILL CALDERONE, COREY MORREALE,
CHRISTOPHER LANGE, SEAN HUGHES, AMELIA BRENNOCK, CAROL ESPOSITO,
ANN VOSS, TERRENCE KEENAN, MARY KEENAN, MARGARET SARTORIS, HILDY
HALLISEY, MSGR. TIM RYAN, JERRY RYAN, KATHLEEN RYAN, JOHN
CAMPBELL, NORA CAMPBELL, BETH BERNDT, KARIN BROPHY, LEAH
CECCHINI, SEAN CADDEN, JAMES MURRAY, HELEN COMO, PATRICIA MULLER,
WILLIAM SOMMERS, GEORGE BIOLSI, WILLIAM BIOLSI, GERARD BIOLSI,
MARGARET CUNNINGHAM, PATRICIA UPTON, TOM MALONEY, ROBERT
BURNS, KATHERINE STANTON, NATASHA MERCADO, BILL CASSIDY, THERESE
GARDERE, DANIEL MCGILL, GINA BRUNO, THOMAS GIRESI, CHARLES
ROMANO, JOANN LOFASO, LISA TIMINS, ABIGAIL GRIECO, JULIE GRIECO, KEN
HURLEY, ANTHONY FERRO, JR., HELEN RICCA, JOSEPHINE CAPUTO, JAMES
KLEIN, SARAH FAIRBAIRN, CHRISTINE NUGENT, KEVIN GALANTE, LISA
CANDELARIA, MIKE NAUGHTON, ERNIE CARAPELLA, JOANNE DIBELLA,
JOSEPH ESPOSITO, SR., JUSTIN LAROCCHIA, PALMA GRAVENESE, ROBERT
JAMES TORZILLI, DONALD HAGEN, STEPHANIE MERENDA, VIC BARBARO,
MAUREEN CURRAN, THOMAS RUANE, TERRY MITTON, ROSALIE STANCHI,
BIANKA, WILLA YURICK, THERESA KUBIK, TERESA PANNY, NILDA FRIGERI,
MARILYN ANDERES, ROSE TOWNSEND, MARY BRADY, TOM GENGARO, RON
STERZEN, STASIA SOKULSKA, KAREN BORELLO, DEBORAH TODD, TRISTAN
DETTEFS, JOHN MARK, MADELINE HAUGHEY, STACY BRIGANTE, BRENDON
MCCABE, HELEN RICCA, GEORGE N. BELL, JR., ROSEMARY E. ROSI, THOMAS
SCALZO, BETTY RODDA
A TIME TO LOVE: MARRIAGES FOR THE WEEK:
LUIGI MANENTE AND THERESA SAVARESE
A TIME FOR WAR: - A TIME FOR PEACE: PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE IN
THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES
A TIME TO DIE: –THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: LINDA SUE HANG, RAYMOND S.
KMETZ, ANNA CIVITANO ORLANDO, DENIS O’SHEA, KATHLEEEN SANTACROSE
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WELCOME TO ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE AND
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE / MOUNT CARMEL
Thank you for joining in our Eucharistic celebration. We
are glad that you are here with us today, especially if you
are a visitor, and sincerely hope that you will find
nourishment for your faith and life here. If you have
recently moved into our Parish, please introduce yourself
to one of the priests or deacons and the parish staff. You
are cordially invited to register at our Parish Office at St.
James. Currently our parish has 4,500 registered families.
SAVE THE DATE
WEEK OF JANUARY 25TH THROUGH JANUARY 31ST
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
COMMUNITIES OF FAITH, KNOWLEDGE AND SERVICE
MASS CARDS / SANCTUARY CANDLE /
BREAD & WINE / FLOWERS
Each week family members memorialize or honor their
loved ones and occasions by donating for the Bread &
Wine used at Mass; the Sanctuary Candles that burn before
the Blessed Sacrament for a week or the Flowers that
beautify our Sanctuaries. Any of these items can be
purchased for any of our three Churches: St. James, Our
Lady of the Lake/Mt. Carmel, Chapel of Life. Gift cards are
available for you to present to the person or family you are
honoring or remembering. Every Sunday of the Year offers
us this possibility to give a gift that honors Almighty God.
MASS CARDS
UNANNOUNCED:$ 15
MASS CARDS
ANNOUNCED: $ 20
SANCTUARY CANDLE: $25
BREAD AND WINE: $30
FLOWERS:
$50 FOR CHAPEL OF LIFE
$100 FOR ST. JAMES OR
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE/MT. CARMEL
WEDDING BANDS
ST
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NICHOLAS GONTIN AND MARISSA CALLAHAN
UNANNOUNCED MASSES - DECEASED
Anna Orlando, Carol Mamo, Rita Orafice, James Mulligan,
Katherine Mulligan, Ferrante Benedittini, Devere Reynolds,
Mary Abbatiello, Robert Cashel, William Thomas,
Domenico Barile, Elizabeth Alfonzetti
THE BREAD AND WINE BEING USED IN ST. JAMES THE
APOSTLE THIS WEEK WAS DONATED IN MEMORY:
VICTOR MICHAEL AYALA
MY BELOVED SON
1ST ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN
LOVE, MOM, DAD AND SISTER, VIVIAN AYALA
THE SANCTUARY CANDLE BURING IN ST. JAMES THE
APOSTLE THIS WEEK WAS DONATED BY ESTHER
SANTACROCE IN MEMORY OF:
KATHLEEN SANTACROCE
THE SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNING IN OUR LADY OF THE
LAKE/MT. CARMEL THIS WEEK WAS DONATED BY ELEANOR
SCOGNA & FAMILY IN MEMORY OF:
ALBERT SCOGNA & ANNE MASTANDREA
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
UNANNOUNCED MASSES - LIVING
Kenny Gervasi, Mary Argo, The Nuns at Rosary Hill Home
A New Year’s Prayer
Lord, You make all things new
You bring hope alive in our hearts
and cause our Spirits to be born again.
Thank you for this New Year
for all the potential it holds.
Come and kindle in us
A mighty flame
So that in our time,
many will see the wonders of God
And live forever to praise
Your glorious name
Amen
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MONDAY NIGHT NOVENA MASS
Monday evening, January 19th, after the 7:30 p.m.
Mass, we will begin another 9 week Novena to Our Lady of
the Miraculous Medal. I will invest each participant with a
miraculous medal if you do not have one.
Each Monday evening a community gathers at 7:10
p.m. to pray the Rosary together and then celebrate the
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Then we pray the Novena to
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal which affords us an
opportunity to pray for our particular intentions and
intercessions. Come join us.
ATTENTION EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS AND LECTORS
UPCOMING SCHEDULE REQUESTS
The next EM and Lector schedule will span from
February 22nd, First Sunday of Lent; through May 24th,
Pentecost Sunday. Please note that this schedule includes
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, March 29th and Easter
Sunday, April 5th.
All schedule changes must be submitted to Teri
Dumont in the Parish Office in writing or emailed to:
[email protected] by Wednesday, January 14th. If sending by
email please place ‘attention Teri’ in the subject area.
As always, we thank you for your service.
SEPARATED AND DIVORCED MINISTRY
The Separated and Divorced Ministry of St. James and
Our Lady of the Lake/Mount Carmel is a support group for
those who have experienced loss or rejection through
separation or divorce. Our meetings are open to all men
and women of the community. We meet in the Carriage
House on the 1ST and 3RD Fridays of each month from
7:30PM to 9:00PM. Please call Peter at 845-270-9996 for
information.
ST. JAMES PRAYER GROUP
The St. James Prayer Group meets every Thursday at
7:30pm in the Chapel of Life.
Come join us for an evening of praise and worship
through song, a quiet time of scripture reading and sharing
how God is working in our lives, followed by intercessory
prayer, for the intentions of our Pope Francis and all our
clergy, for our parish, our own intentions and for those
who have asked us to pray. The Prayer Group is open to all
parishioners, both young and old. Please join us for a
peaceful evening away from the busyness of the day to be
with Our Lord.
MEN OF ST. JAMES
The “Men of St. James” come together for prayer and
discussion to make what the Pope is calling for a reality
here at St. James Church. It is also a place to re-kindle the
fire that may have grown dim or just to meet other men
who are also trying to be faithful Catholic men. We meet
on the 2nd and 4th Saturday’s at 7:00AM in the Carriage
House. Come. Open the door.“…They called the church
together and reported what God had done with them and
how he had opened the door of faith..." (Acts 14:27).
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Directed by Maura Crawford and Dr. George Bovino
[email protected] (845) 226-3373
The St. James the Apostle Children’s Liturgy / Family Mass
Program is designed to allow children to actively
participate in several ways throughout the Mass. The
Family Masses underscore the family aspect of attending
and celebrating the Mass together. Children in grades 2-8
are invited to proclaim the word by being lectors, reading
the introduction, the first and second readings and the
prayer of the faithful. They can also choose to be gift
bearers. Accompanied by the Youth Choir, led by Mary
Peters, these liturgies uplift the spirits of the children and
the entire congregation. We are currently updating our list
of readers. If you think your child would like to become a
reader, gift bearer, etc., please stop by the School, CCD or
Parish office and pick up a registration form. This is a
wonderful opportunity for your children and a very special
way for them to be actively involved in their faith. We look
forward to another very special year! God Bless you and
your children.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY-FAMILY MASS
Sunday, 1/25/15, 10:00am St. James the Apostle Church
Practice at 9:00am in Doherty Hall
Readers 9:30am in Church (5th and 6th graders)
Sunday, 3/15/15, 10:00am St. James the Apostle Church
Choir Practice at 9:00am in Doherty Hall
Readers 9:30am in Church (Scouts and Awards)
Sunday, 4/5/15 Easter, 10:00am St. James the Apostle
Practice at 9:00am in Doherty Hall
Readers 9:30am in Church (All Children)
Sunday, 5/10/15, Mother’s Day and May Crowing
ASK FATHER???
If you have a question about any aspect of our Catholic
Church and Faith, just drop us a note or call and we will
answer them to the best of our ability.
380. “How can I aim for perfect faith?”
Imagine if you had perfect certainty that God was with
you in all things. Think how differently you would respond
to difficulties, temptations, or hardships if you were
convinced that God was in all of it and would use it for
good. Worry would be a thing of the past. That’s perfect
faith and it is possible. Here’s how.
Believe in God’s love. God is love, so to believe in God is
to believe in his love. If God loves you, then he wills your
good. “There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out
fear because fear has to do with punishment, and so one who
fears is not yet perfect in love” (1 John 4:16). Perfect faith
comes from believing in God’s love.
Practice makes perfect. Perfect faith results when we
live God’s word, not just hear it. Practicing the Ten
Commandments, the Beatitudes and the two Great
Commandments (love God, love your neighbor), we notice
God’s hand in our lives and trust in him grows.
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GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEDICATION OF
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH
BY FRANCIS CARDINAL SPELLMAN - JUNE 14, 1964
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY PROJECTS
1964-2014
This year we have been celebrating our 50th Anniversary of St. James
Church on Lake Gleneida in Carmel, NY. On June 14th, Edwin Cardinal
O’Brien came from Rome to celebrate a Mass honoring our Golden
Anniversary. More activities happened with our Summer Feast, Golf
Tourney, Field Day Family Barbecue and our Trip to Italy. For the
last two years we have isolated some Parish projects that must be
completed and others that would improve our facilities with your
help. To date we have raised a total of $329,464.32 and you can see
below how much we have completed and what is left to accomplish.
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH
1. Paint the Ceiling - Main Church
COMPLETED 01-18-14
2. Carillon of Bells
COMPLETED 11-25-14
3. New Choir Chairs
COMPLETED 12-03-13
4. Construction and Renovation
COMPLETED 04-14-14
of Confessionals
5. New Gold Altar Candles and Acolytes
COMPLETED 03-30-12
6. Carved Wood Sign outside Church
and Planter Wall
COMPLETED 04-29-13
7. Replace Air Conditioning Unit and
Duct Work
COMPLETED 05-17-13
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE SCHOOL
8. Replace Lights in Gymnasium
Energy Efficient
COMPLETED 07-12-13
9. (4) Classrooms Renovated; Ceiling, Floors, Doors
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CAMPUS
10. Restore Exterior to Rectory Extension
COMPLETED 06-13-12
11. Remove Rectory Boiler to Convert to
Natural Gas
COMPLETED 09-30-13
12. Roof of the Original Rectory
13. New Phone system to unite Parish, School
Religious Ed and Lake Church
COMPLETED 11-08-14
14. Flat Roof over St. James Office Wing
COMPLETED 05-08-13
15. Blacktop behind Doherty Hall
COMPLETED 09-02-14
16. Landscape Hill above New Basketball Court
outside Doherty Hall
IN PROCESS
17. Replace Shed by Doherty Hall
COMPLETED 12-23-14
18. Electrification and Startup of
Emergency Generator
COMPLETED 06-2012
19. LED sign on Rt. 52 for
Parish Announcements
COMPLETED 04-16-14
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE/MT. CARMEL CAMPUS
20. Walkway
COMPLETED 08-24-12
21. Metal Staircase behind the Church
COMPLETED 06-22-14
22. Handicapped Ramp and Access
COMPLETED 09-24-13
23. Blacktop and Repair Old Parking Lot
IN PROCESS
24. Windows of Sacristy
IN PROCESS
25. Narthex Swinging Doors
and Wooden Boxes
COMPLETED 03-24-12
26. Shed to store Maintenance Equipment
IN PROCESS
27. Repair Air Conditioning
COMPLETED 10-12-12
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY - FINAL PHASE
What an extraordinary 50th
Golden Anniversary we have
had! All our celebrations and
events have been full and
fantastic and on top of all our
Golden Anniversary projects we
have done many beautiful
landscaping and evangelical
activities. I am proud, as your
Pastor, to tell you that our
Parish has 4560+ registered
families in St. James the Apostle
and Our Lady of the Lake/Mt
Carmel, the largest in our
history.
I come to you today to ask that some of those families who have
not yet made donations or pledge toward our Golden
Anniversary projects do so now. We have four projects left to
complete and I would love to hit our goal. We are at 82% right
now from 464 families totaling $329,464.32. Our goal is
$397,000 and that means this final phase needs to bring in
$67,535.68 and THEN in the spring and summer we can
complete the projects.
GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY,
FATHER ANTHONY DOMENIC SORGIE, PASTOR
I would like to be a part of this extraordinary effort of projects for
our GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OF ST. JAMES CHURCH
_____ I have already contributed to the Golden Anniversary
_____ I would like to make a pledge. Please contact me.
_____ I would like to make a one-time gift
Name:___________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:________________________________________________________
Address :_______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Email:__________________________________________________________________
ST. SEBASTIAN’S TERRACE AND COLUMBARIUM
289 Niches still available – 163 purchased
Our Terrace and Columbarium are open. We have already
celebrated Mass at the new Altar and have 36 niches engraved
and interred. The price of a niche is $2,500, which gives you the
right to inter the cremains of two people. If you have been
thinking of purchasing a niche, please contact Mrs. Maureen
Larkin at 845-225-2079 ext.105 Monday to Wednesday for
information and an appointment. For those of you not familiar
with a Columbarium, it is a Latin word that describes a collection
of niches to house urns containing cremated human remains.
Usually inscribed with the person’s name and dates of birth and
death, columbaria are constructed to serve as permanent resting
places for our loved ones in a ‘churchyard’ or landscaped terrace.
May the Lord who has blessed this project now be a final resting
place for many of our loved ones.
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FROM THE PARISH NURSE
STEWARDSHIP IN OUR PARISH
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
CHURCH
PARISH PAY
INFLUENZA
TOTAL
$ 4,930.00
$ 420.00
$ 5,350.00
DECEMBER 25, 2014
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
CHURCH
PARISH PAY
TOTAL
$51,975.50
$ 3,450.00
$55,425.50
Symptoms Influenza:
Sudden onset of fever 100 degrees F or higher (37.8 C)
and at least one of the following: Cough, Runny nose or Stuffy
nose or Sore Throat
There likely will be other symptoms such as headache,
muscle aches, chills and fatigue.
TOTAL
$15,320.50
$ 2,271.00
$17,591.50
TOTAL
$ 1,740.00
$ 200.00
$ 1,940.00
JANUARY 1, 2015
SOLEMNITY OF MARY COLLECTION
CHURCH
PARISH PAY
TOTAL
$ 6,167.00
$ 110.00
$ 6,277.00
To Prevent Infection:
Avoid contact with anyone known to be ill. Please ask
friends and family NOT to visit if they are experiencing illness.
WASH YOUR HANDS well with warm/hot water and soap or
alcohol-based gel cleanser after coughing or sneezing and
after being in public areas (Church, restaurants, public
transportation, etc.). Wash your hands BEFORE eating or
drinking.
Cover your mouth and nose with disposable tissues or
your elbow when you cough or sneeze; this technique helps
reduce the viral contamination of your hands.
Medical treatment for suspected Influenza will be
determined by your health care provider and may include the
following:
Medication for fever and pain
Under certain circumstances a nasal swab may be taken.
Antiviral medication may be prescribed.
You may be asked to wear a disposable mask.
DECEMBER 28, 2014
SUNDAY COLLECTION
CHURCH
PARISH PAY
GOLD ENVELOPES
CHURCH
PARISH PAY
JANUARY 4, 2015
SUNDAY COLLECTION
CHURCH
PARISH PAY
TOTAL
$15,915.50
$ 2,800.00
$18,715.50
TOTAL
$ 2,161.50
$ 200.00
$ 2,361.50
GOLD ENVELOPES
CHURCH
PARISH PAY
BONANZA 2015
Tickets for Bonanza 2015 are now on sale. Tickets are
$50.00 each and may be purchased at the Rectory, School
or CCD office.
Two - $200.00 drawings each week for 47 weeks
Three - $2,000 drawings during the year
Winners will be re-entered in subsequent drawings
First Drawing:
Second Drawing:
Third Drawing:
St. Patrick’s-St. Joseph’s
Dinner Dance
03-20-2015
St. James Feast
07-18-2015
Thanksgiving Eve
11-25-2015
Influenza is a contagious respiratory infection which is spread
by person-to–person contact with droplets that are forcefully
ejected from the mouth and nose during coughing and
sneezing.
How long is an infected person contagious?
Persons with Influenza are believed to be potentially
contagious from the day before they become ill until the
symptoms have ended, generally about 7 days. Persons with
Influenza are asked to remain in voluntary isolation until they
are fever free for 24 hours. For most persons with confirmed
cases of this new influenza, the time needed to fully recover
from an uncomplicated course of illness has been about 7
days.
What is the incubation period for this new influenza
strain?
It appears to be 1-4 days on average; could be up to 7
days.
Prepared by Susan Anello, RN, BSN
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/;
http://www.health.state.ny.us/; http://www.who.int/en/
If you have any questions or suggestions for topics that you
would like to see covered, leave your name and number at the
parish office for Susan to contact you, or you may e-mail her at
[email protected]. Place “Parish Nurse” in subject area.
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ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE SCHOOL
WORKING MOMS
Working Moms…there are a lot of us. Many of we who
are a bit older were able to wait until our kids went to
school before we started to work. Our mothers for the
most part were homemakers. In today’s world there is not
the luxury of leaving your job and returning some years
later. Daycare has become big business and for many who
do not have the luxury of family nearby, a necessity.
If you are presently using daycare for your children you
are very much aware of how much of your salary goes
towards this bill. Consider this option:
Saint James the Apostle School houses a PreK 3 and 4
year old program and a full day Kindergarten which are
part of a PreK-8 school. This is a New York State
accredited school with New York State certified teachers
who receive ongoing professional development from two
rather large institutions; the New York State Education
Department and the Archdiocese of New York. Our
teachers also continue the good work you have already
started by sharing our faith with the children every day.
As a part of Saint James the Apostle School the children in
our PreK and Kindergarten programs benefit from all of
our school activities.
We have an aftercare program which is housed right
here in our school. This program is run by our own staff. It
runs until 6pm each day. Take a moment and compare the
cost of your present day care situation to the cost of an
accredited school program with after care. We are pretty
certain you are paying far more than you would with us
and you would have the added benefit of your child having
an actual school experience. When making decisions to
care for our children we always do what is the next best
thing to us. You can’t get any more nurturing than a Saint
James the Apostle School experience and probably will be
able to put a few dollars in savings or a great family
vacation.
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CCD
CONFIRMATION ESSAY
Each year our Confirmation students are required to write
an essay as a part of their entrance requirement. We are
very proud to share with our parish family some of the best
work of our students. Please pray for these young people as
they prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation.
Dear Fr. Sorgie,
Hi, my name is Annalena Fusco. My family consists of myself,
my mom and our pet cat, “cat”. We live right here in the heart of
Carmel. I attend George Fischer where I support the Rams by
playing modified softball and volleyball. I also represent my
school with stellar grades, high honor roll ever quarter since 5 th
grade. I am also involved in the All-County performance for
selected band players in all different counties across New York
State, where I played the flute. Outside of school, I do baton
twirling, where my teams this year took home three 2 nd place
trophies and two 1st place trophies at the statewide
competition. I also compete as a soloist where I received 2 nd
and 4th place in two groups of 15 girls each. Lastly, I am a part
of the Girl Scouts of America, where I have just recently
completed work on my Silver Award, the highest award for my
age group and the 2nd highest award in Girl Scouting.
Being a Catholic is very important to me, and who I am. One
person who has been important in my religious experience is
Mrs. Mary Peters. She has been my CCD teacher three times,
and when I was six years old she invited me to sing at the
Children’s Masses. I now play the flute alongside her at each
Mass. She has been a great influence by making sure I go to
Mass every week, and how she always tries to answer my
questions about faith when I have them.
I attend Mass weekly and try to stay consistent during the
summer months. When we go away, we still attend Mass at
different parishes. I always have and will always participate in
Mass, either by playing with the choir or just be singing and
reading along. As I prepare for Confirmation, I will make an
even greater effort to participate.
I feel I am ready to receive Confirmation because of my
knowledge of our faith. In my past 8 years of religious studies, I
have received five Girl Scout religion medals. The Marian Medal
I just received was given to me at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The
Sacrament of Confirmation is important to me because it will
seal my faith in the Holy Spirit.
So, Father Sorgie, this is why I feel that I am ready to be
sealed in my faith as an 8th grader in our parish, St. James the
Apostle.
From Your Student,
Annalena Fusco
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IN OUR COMMUNITY
THREE TO GET MARRIED
MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE
AS YOU PLAN YOUR WEDDING,
TAKE THE TIME TO PLAN YOUR MARRIAGE!
The Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi offer their
marriage preparation course, “Three to Get Married,” (you,
your fiancé and God) to all engaged couples in the New
York City tri-state area. This course is held at Resurrection
Church in Rye, NY. It satisfies the Pre-Cana requirements
for those in the Archdiocese of New York and for others by
pastoral permission. It extends one full weekend, to
provide each couple with a reflective and in-depth
preparation for a joyful marriage, and for love that not
only endures, but actually grows stronger year after year.
Upcoming weekends are Mar 27-29, Apr 24-26 (this
session to be held at St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in NYC),
Jun 12-14 and Oct 16-18. Overnight accommodations are
not included. For information, call 914-244-3685 or visit
www.loveyourmission.org.
AN AFTERNOON OF PRAYFUL
REMEMBRANCE & INTERCESSION
Women, me, families, health care providers and all of us,
directly or indirectly, have been impacted by abortion. In
response, as we observe the 42nd Anniversary of Roe v.
Wade, we gather to pray and seek healing and forgiveness.
Saturday, January 17th from 1-4pm. St. Augustine Parish,
381 N. Highland Avenue, Ossining. Sponsored by the New
York Family Life/Respect Life Office and Lumina, Hope and
Healing after Abortion. For further information, please call
877-586-4621 or email [email protected].
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
“All you who are thirsty come to the water!” Has your
marriage become dry? Do you thirst for the relationship
you once had? Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter
and learn tools to last a lifetime. For information, please
call 1-877-NYS-WWME ext 3
CATHOLIC WIDOWS & WIDOWERS
The Widows and Widowers of Dutchess and Putnam
Counties will meet on the third Tuesday of the month at
7:00 pm in the Parish Meeting Room at Saint Kateri
Church, 1925 Route 82, LaGrangeville, NY 12540. (845)
223-3097.
ADOPTION
Children in China need homes. Ages 2 and up. Older
parents and single women welcome. For information,
please call Barbara Salvesen at 845-623-5277.
GET AWAY
Spiritual exercises are an opportunity to retreat from the
hectic, noisy world and encounter Jesus Christ in a more
profound and personal way. The retreat focuses on the
gospels and the fullness of the Catholic faith, opening the
soul to the transforming power of grace. Offered by the
Legionaries of Christ, the retreat is based on the Spiritual
Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola and is comprised of guided
meditations, private reflection, Mass, opportunities for
Confession and spiritual direction.
Women’s Weekends: Jan 30-Feb 1, Feb 27-Mar 1, Mar 2022, Jun 19-21. Men’s Weekends: Mar 6-8, May 1-3.
Retreat weekends begin Friday afternoon at 5pm and end
Sunday after 3pm Mass. For more information call 914244-3685 or go to www.loveyourmission.org.
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