SAINT STANISLAUS PARISH PLEASANT VALLEY, NY MAY 21, 2017 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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ANNOUNCED MASSES Saturday, May 20 5:30PM Mother’s Day Novena

Sunday, May 21 8:15AM Mother’s Day Novena 11:00AM People of St. Stanislaus Kostka

Monday, May 22 9:00AM Joseph Ulbrandt – the Ulbrandt family

Tuesday, May 23 9:00AM William Schweizer – the Tighe family

Wednesday, May 24 9:00AM Communion Service 5:30PM Elmer Gagnier – Martha Langton

Thursday, May 25 9:00AM Joyce Loatman – Candace Glass 7:00PM Fr Roch Ciandella – Dunn Family

Friday, May 26 9:00AM Francesco Bizzarro – the Bizzarro family

Saturday, May 27 5:30PM Dolly Peruffo – Joe Peruffo

ST. STANISLAUS IS A TITHING PARISH God’s Plan for Giving

In return for the Lord’s generosity, our people returned to His Church the following May 14, 2017 + Parish Pay $6326.00 Basilica Collection $1532.00 Grocery card profits (last week) $307.00

Thank you for your continuing generosity that enables us to continue to serve the people of God.

MASS BOOK OPEN

JULY-DECEMBER 2017 Call the parish office or stop in to schedule your Masses.

**BIRTHDAY GREETINGS**

May 21 Brady Battistoni, Patrick Butler, Susan Cook, Paul Fitzgerald, Mitchell Langley, Fatima Marzouka, Susan Mogan, Giovanni Russo, Ellie Schoomaker, Daniel Tompkins, Elizabeth Tompkins

May 22 Melissa Arco, Carson Bohlinger, Paige Fanelli, Theresa Fitzgerald, Morgan Hammell, Matthew Steigerwald, David Surico

May 23 Sherry Conklin, Emily DiPalo, Michael Leonard, Colleen Persaud, Sean Persaud, Sofia Sellati, Frank Walters, Roger Yerdon

May 24 Amy Beierholm, Christa Benes, Donald Diehl, Paige Dupilka, Deborah Guernsey, Ava Rowe, Robert Segrell

May 25 Linda Barnes, Rosendo Becerra, Theresa Dean, Vincent DiGregorio, Yvonne Froehling, Elizabeth Guerra, Michael Mangione, Raymond Santiago, Peter Schwarze

May 26 Erika Boyle, Jason Burger, Jr., William Esche, Megan Frinton, Vincent Herrmann, Cathleen Lang, Margaret Meyer, Patrick Murray, Dorothy Nadell, Elizabeth Novoa, Kenneth Sambells, Kayli Sinon

May 27 Ellen Caruso, Sadi Curtis-Shanahan, Frank Denisco, Lisa Hajkowski, Kelly Muir, Kelli Polotaye, Caroline Steigerwald, Clare Telesco

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

Our Faith Formation Program is now accepting registrations for September. All families in our program should have received a packet with all necessary forms and information for the coming year. If you did not receive forms to register your child, please contact the office as soon as possible. In order to prepare for our fall classes, we need to have accurate numbers. We ask all families to register by June 30th at the latest, otherwise a late fee will be charged. We thank you for your cooperation. If you are a new family to our program, you can stop by our call the Faith Formation office for information about our program. “For I handed on to you as of first importance what I also received...”

- 1 Corinthians 15:3

PTAF/CROSSFFIT TEEN CLUB 7th and 8th Grade Class

THIS Sunday, May 21st at 12:15

We will be making final plans for PTAF Day on June 10th

(7th Grade class trip on June 10th)

Moving Up for 8th graders as Confirmation Candidates

8th Grade Parents, please arrive at 2:15 for the ceremony and important 2017-2018 Confirmation information.

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Free website: wonderful opportunity for Faith Formation at your fingertips for families and adults. Catholic movies, audio, bible study, sacramental programs and e-books are available.

ADULT SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION At present we have one adult coming into the faith- who will be taking classes with our team this year. It is always wonderful to share the knowledge and classes in a group setting- maybe now is the time for someone you may know! If you are aware of a person who is looking to convert to our Catholic Faith (possibly a spouse or friend who has considered this recently) and feels they might want to learn more, encourage them to call for information and a meeting to find out how the process works. This process of conversion is one that involves inquiry and commitment to formation in the faith including becoming a part of the parish community. In addition we would like to bring to your attention the Archdiocesan Adult Confirmation Program. This is designed for PRACTICING adult Catholics over 18 years of age who for one reason or another had never received the sacrament of Confirmation but have been Baptized, received First Holy Communion and have been educated in the past through a religious education program. The program involves 8 sessions at a central diocesan location later in the year. However a letter from the pastor granting permission to participate in the program, and copies of Baptismal and First Communion certificates are required. Now is the time to begin to think about this important step and be ready to register at the appropriate time. Please call Nancy Dunn at 635-1700 x 12 for more information about either of these programs or touch base with Fr Jay or Deacon John after Mass one Sunday.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017 JUNE 26-30

Mark your calendars now for VBS at St. Stanislaus. This year theme will be:

MAKER FUN FACTORY –

Created By God, Built for a Purpose

Registration forms for both participants and volunteers are in the Parish Hall. Cost is just $30 per child for a weeklong adventure. Pre-school – 6th grade are invited to join us.

VBS VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED-

7TH GRADE THRU ADULT Call the Office (845)635-1700

Deadline for registration is June 5. If we do not have enough registrants by that date, this year’s

VBS will be cancelled

Thursday, May 25 is a Holy Day of Obligation We commemorate Jesus’ Ascension into heaven 40 days

after the Resurrection. Please join us for one of the scheduled Masses

Wednesday, May 24: 5:30pm Thursday, May 25: 9:00am and 7:00

OUT AND ABOUT

BENEFIT CONCERT Herb and Sue Ann Redl Cancer Center

Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Food Pantry

Sunday; June 4, 2017 4PM Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church

Concert given by Pandora Duo

Janet Arms Flutist Chris Ladd Guitarist

Joined by Jesse Goldberg Pianist

Please also bring a non perishable food item to the event

NEWBURGH MINISTRY Sister Mary thanks all who have donated clothing etc to the Newburgh Shelter. Her contact, Sister Norma, will be accepting only summer wear including sneakers, flip flops, bathing suits at the present time. The only winter items would be coats and blankets to prepare for the first cold snap. Besides clothing, small kitchenware, towels etc are also welcome. Please contact our Sister Mary to arrange a time when she is able to accept these donations. Please DO NOT leave anything in the parish hall vestibule. St Stanislaus does not have room for this type of collection at this time.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE... Next week at all the Masses, Fr. Backes will be explaining to the entire parish the Renew & Rebuild Campaign that has begun in our parish. We will share with you the important projects we are hoping to have the funds to cover and also the very fine results we have had in the initial phase of the program. In comings weeks you will hear even more details and how you can help. This project requires an “across-the-board” participation, not just some but of all our parishioners as we hope to prepare for the future of our parish. Next weekend is the “kick-off” and we ask you to see the needs we have and why we need your help. Please pray that this campaign will continue to bring about a very positive – and generous – response. Please note that the goal of this campaign will include this year’s Cardinal’s Appeal. For this reason, we will not take up the Cardinal’s Appeal collection this year. It will resume next year.

HOME RUN FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS There will be a Home Run for Catholic Schools Hudson Valley Renegades game in June. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit our Regional Catholic Schools. More information will be in next week’s bulletin.