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Parish Staff

Rev. William Damroth, Pastor Msgr. Peter Tran Van Phat, Parochial Vicar (re red) Lawrence Kawula, Deacon Peter R.C. Haight, Deacon John Hanley, Deacon Jack Seymour, Deacon Rest in Peace Sister Alba Danese, FMI, Pastoral Assistant Sister Anna Sasso, FMI, Pastoral Assistant Sister Laura Urbano, PBVM, Pastoral Assistant

Baptisms Bap. sms are celebrated twice a month. Please arrange for the obligatory prepara on session by calling the Rectory.

Marriage Engaged couples should contact the Rectory at least six months in advance. Diocesan regula� ons require a marriage prepara� on program for all couples.

Mass Schedule Saturday ------------------------------------------ 5:30 pm Sunday ----------------------- 10:00 am & 12:00 noon Monday-Saturday ------------------------------ 9:00 am

Confessions Saturday --------------------------------- 4:30 - 5:15 pm

Mass Schedule Saturday ------------------------------------------4:00 pm Sunday ---------------- 8:30 am & 1:30 pm (Spanish) Monday-Friday ----7:00 am (Communion Service)

& 12:00 noon

Confessions Saturday --------------------------------- 3:00 - 3:45 pm

Holy Days ------------------------------ As announced

April 19, 2020

Phone: 845-561-2264 • Fax: 845-562-7144

SAINT MOTHER TERESA OF CALCUTTA

The Parish of Born: Anjeze Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, August 26, 1910

Died: September 5, 1997 Canonized: September 4, 2016

Founded 1912 Founded 1909

Padre’s Corner APRIL 19, 2020 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY)

“A Minnesota church is saying “out with the old!” Gray haired members of Grove United Methodist Church in Cottage Grove have been invited to worship elsewhere as part of an effort to draw younger parishioners.

A memo sent out to those older than 59 asked them to stay away for two years, then consult the pastor about reapplying.”

New York Post – January 20, 2022

“Pro-Lifer: The Horrors of Belgian Euthanasia

At First Things, Wesley Smith writes: “Wonder of wonders”: Belgium is prosecuting three doctors for illegal euthanasia.” Even under the country’s ultra-liberal euthanasia law, the patient must be suffering from “serious and incurable” disorder. But Tine Nys, 39, suffered from depression over a broken romance, family members allege, and the docs who euthanized her “violated the guidelines that doctors are supposed to follow.” Far from showcasing accountability, however, the case underscores how thus slippery-slope is all too real. Since legalization in 2002, “doctors have terminated not only physically sick patients, but also people with disabilities, the despairing elderly and the mentally ill. Even children as young as 9 have been euthanized.” The deeper lesson: “A culture’s collective mindset about the meaning and importance of human life becomes distorted when euthanasia is legal.””

New York Post – January 20, 2022

“A Magic carpet takes you away from work-a-day cares to havens of relaxing quietude where you can relive the pleasures and adventures of a past day – brought to life in vivid picture and prose.”

Jefferson R. Burdick, owner of one of the greatest baseball card collections of all time.

PONDERINGS FROM FATHER BILL What a stressful world this can be. There is a pitch of craziness even in religious circles, as the Minnesota story of a loony pastor reflects. What gives in Belgium? “Every child born is a sign that God wants the world to continue,“ stands in direct contrast to the anti-life pitch present in many nations and cultures today. The human womb is not a safe place to born into, with statistically a 50/50 chance to survive. The womb is either an execution chamber or a garden of lovely flowers. I closed the above anecdotal news events with a quotation about baseball card collections, rooted in a lecture at Mount Saint Mary’s College in Newburgh on February 12. The archivist at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown gave a talk about this hobby, which starting in the late 1800’s gave the public an outlet from the economic and social pressures of their time. Our culture today is no less crazy than it was 160 years ago, still marred by the threats of war and political tensions (think the Civil War plus the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln). We need outlets like hobbies, wholesome entertainment, cultural development in museums, and meaningful music to elevate the soul in an uplifting way. Ultimately, our true respite comes in a prayerful and sacramental relationship with Jesus. Father Bill

SACRED HEART SECOND COLLECTION SAINT FRANCIS Monday, April 20 9:00am Marianna Foti By Family

Nothing to report – Masses canceled by Archdiocese due to Coronavirus Sacred Heart-St Francis Weekly Collection

2020 1st Collection $ 2nd Collection $ TOTAL $

Monday, April 20 7:00am Communion Service

12:00pm Catherine Brodow By Baldwin, Centra & Quinlan Families

Tuesday, April 21 9:00am By

Tuesday, April 21 7:00am Communion Service

12:00pm By

Wednesday, April 22 9:00am Anthony Garzione (1st Anniv) By Marlene Garzione

Sacred Heart Mass Attendance , 2020

5:30 10:00 12:00

TOTAL

Wednesday, April 22 7:00am Communion Service

12:00pm By

Thursday, April 23 9:00am Paula Bartolone By Angie Gilbert

Thursday, April 23 7:00am Communion Service

12:00pm By

Friday, April 24 9:00am By

Saint Francis Mass Attendance , 2020

4:00 8:30 1:30

TOTAL

Friday, April 24 7:00am Communion Service

12:00pm By

Saturday, April 25 9:00am By 5:30pm Michael Flannery By Carole Flannery

Mass Intentions for This Weekend April 18 & 19, 2020 -Sacred Heart 5:30pm Lawrence Porvaznik 10:00am Vito Cracchiolo 12:00pm Louise, Vincent & Louis Naclerio

Lois Santacroce

Saturday, April 25 4:00pm Joan Ponesse By Formato & Rolfs Families

Thomas L. Ponesse Sr. (20th Anniv) By Daughter Frieda

Sunday, April 26 10:00am Frank Ronsini By Hope Ronsini 12 noon Carl Alfano By Family

Mass Intentions for This Weekend April 18 & 19, 2020 Saint Francis

4:00pm

8:30am Doug McCauley Schaffner & Geelan Families John & Victoria Dombroski

Sunday, April 26 8:30am Erick Nedwetzky, Elizabeth & William Affredou By Family

Today SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER OR SUNDAY OF DIVINE

MERCY First Reading: Acts 2:42-47 In the early days of the Church in Jerusalem, the faithful listened intently to the teachings of the apostles. They lived a communal life, sharing all property in common and praying and taking their meals together. Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9 In this first letter from Peter, he speaks to the Christians with great joy and confidence, reminding them that through Christ’s resurrection, they have been given a new birth and are heirs to the kingdom of heaven. Gospel: John 20:19-31 After his resurrection, Jesus appears to his disciples and gives them the power to forgive sins. Thomas, who is absent, sees Christ later and believes in His resurrection after feeling His wounds. Christ admonishes Thomas by saying, “You became a believer because you saw Me. Blessed are they who have not seen and believed.”

Monday Acts 4:23-31; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday Acts 4:32-37; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36 Friday Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Mk 16:15-20

Please remember the following members of the armed service in your prayers. US Marines, Sgt. C.J. Kozlik - US Army LCDR Thomas O. Mennerich – USN, LCDR Abby K. Mennerich Lorfeld – USN, Keith O’Connor - US Army, Sgt. Anthony Colotti - US Army, Nicholos M. Pisani - US Navy Capt. Bryan Malone - US Army, Airman Matthew Cook - Air Force, PFC.Cory Ray Kretzmer - US Army Sgt Vincent Thurston - US Marines, Pvt Francis Thurston - US Marines, E2 Thomas Pacenza III - USAFPvt. Haley Pacenza - US Army, Airman Samantha Trappe- Air Nat’l Guard, S/Sgt Grant Drumgold - Air ForceM/Sgt Theresa Castellane - Air Force, SPC PatrickD.Ortland - US Army, PFC David Recine Jr. - US ArmyPFC Matthew F. Lease USMC, If you know of someonedeployed overseas,please let us know.

WEEKLY OFFERINGS During these difficult times without being able to have our weekly Masses, we kindly ask whatever offerings you are able to make, please mail them to Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta Church, 301 Ann Street, Newburgh, NY 12550 or drop them off in the mailbox located outside the rectory door on the Ann Street side. You can also sign up for the online giving program by clicking on these links:

https://stfrancisnewburgh.churchgiving.com/

https://sacredheartnewburgh.churchgiving.com/

A heartfelt thank you for your continued support and generosity to our parish during this unprecedented time. May God continue to bless each and every one of you.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Deacon Peter Haight, Vincenza Secor, Aaron Stagliano, Maureen Kelly, Anne McClellan, Donnie Ruckdeschel, Bobbi Hull, Jim Formato, Paul Neugebauer, Catherine Fossella, Julia Vecchio, Gloria Presutti, Beulah Politi, Tom Marino, Maverick Coolidge, Carol Retuer, Barbara Wolyzyn, Anthony Bilello, Mary Michele Lease, Eliana Rose Mary Valenti, David Vandermast, George Quintyne, Carol Brown, Ariana Cruz, Rina Bozzone, Jaddon Johnson, Eileen Burke, Ken Masten, John Marullo, Joann Fayo-Perry, Kathleen Bachman, Mike Fitzgerald, Samuel Cerone, Jr, Frances Marino, Joan Michalowski, Jean Mendoza, Michelle Ryan, Jamel Issa, Patricia Rifenburgh, April Carlyon, Margaret Juliano, Erin Garvey, George Sarvis, Guiseppe Gagliardo,Teresa Centeno, Cindy Cerone, Patrick Fayo, Jr., Rebecca Pacella, Janie Favoino, Bea Gruini, Carol Bourdage, Sharon Mendoza-Lindenauer, Albert Irwin, Barbara Colurciello, Joyce Diaz, Peyton Flaig, Maurena Luzzi, Mary Leoce, Arlene Sheridan, John Raszcewski, Giovanna Garrison, Jessica Pearson, Marie Cronin, Theresa Dombroski, Austin Galvin, Nancy D’Addio, Lorraine Santacroce, Adele Esposito, , Joe Coyle Please call the rectory (561-2264) to add / delete names from this list

It seems so long ago, but we wanted to thank all of the parishoners who attend the Mardi Gras. Your support was appreciated and the funds raised will help us to continue serving the needy in our community.

MESSAGE FROM FATHER PETER..... Hi Fr. Bill: May you have a Peace-filled and Happy Easter. May the Risen Lord have mercy on all His children and the whole world. Hope that you are well and things are under control. Thank God, I am fine and so are the family. Still waiting for news about air flight to return to USA. Stay well and safe! God bless you. Fr. Peter

Father Peter - lovely hearing from you. Hopefully this pandemic will pass soon. Looking forward to your return. God bless you and your family in Vietnam. Father Bill

Pope Francis’s Prayer to Mary During Coronavirus Pandemic

O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm.

You, Salvation of Your People, know what we need, and we are sure you will provide so that, as in Cana of Galilee, we may return to you and to feasting after this time of trial.

Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who has taken upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows to lead us, through the cross, to the joy of the resurrection. Amen.

Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial, but deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.

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