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Church of St. Joachim – St. John the Evangelist
November 23, 2014
Vigil:
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Liam Smith
Mary T. Smith
Rose Pendleton
The Burns Family
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
7:30 a.m.
Lena S. Prestianni
Karen & Deran Soodajian
9:00 a.m.
Cathy DiCastro Schaefer
Mary & Joe Ranalli
10:30 a.m.
Frank Sgro
your Ann
12:00 p.m.
Almida Gutierrez
Javiera Gutierrez
Ezequiel Gutierrez
12:00 p.m.
Bob Ebeling
Elizabeth Reynolds
6:00 p.m.
Cecilia McCasland
The Family
Weekday
7:00 a.m.
Tal Haight
The Family
8:00 a.m.
Lucy Archemede
Frances Carbonaro
Weekday
7:00 a.m.
Peter Scoba
George & Carole
8:00 a.m.
Louis Stella
Judith Stella
Weekday
7:00 a.m.
Mary & Barthly Hernon
Peggy Barry
8:00 a.m.
Marguerite & Joseph Montague
Nancy & Gary Ferrone
Weekday
7:00 a.m.
Michelle Stella
Peggy & John Stella
8:00 a.m.
Mary & Len Schultz
The Family
Weekday
7:00 a.m.
Anna & Joseph Karcich
daughter Antoinette
8:00 a.m.
Deceased Members of the
The Family
Fulvio Family
Weekday
8:00 a.m.
Agnes Kusmaul
Ginnie Olson
9:00 a.m.
John Zick
The Family
Vigil:
First Sunday of Advent
4:30 p.m.
Francis X. Smith
Son, David Smith & Family
5:30 p.m.
Elizabeth & James F. Letterio, Sr. The Family
First Sunday of Advent
7:30 a.m.
Fanny Thomaselli
Ann & Family
9:00 a.m.
Cathy DiCastro Schaefer
Mary & Gary Villano
10:30 a.m.
Frank Sgro
Wife Ann
12:00 p.m.
Fructosa Arroyo
Orfa & Esposo
12:00 p.m.
Ann McCullough
Mr. & Mrs. Pat Fredericks & Family
6:00 p.m.
Brenda Barlow Mc Hugh
Her Husband
4:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Sun.
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Spanish
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Tues. Nov.
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Wed. Nov.
26
Thurs. Nov.
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Fri.
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Sat.
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Sun. Nov.
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Spanish
Sacramentals
Sanctuary Lamp: St. Joachim’s – Casimir & Karol Dokurno, Joseph Kochay
Sanctuary Lamp: St. John’s – Lee Ann & Simon Lee Antalek, Richard Pendleton Sr., Riley Family
Bread & Wine: St. Joachim’s –
Bread & Wine: St. John’s – Edward Kobajlo & Edward J. Kobajlo, Jr.
Altar Candles: St. Joachim’s –
Altar Candles: St. John’s – Randy Garrison
Rose for Life: St. Joachim’s – Barbara & Michael Scoba, Sr.
Rose for Life: St. John’s – Rose & Francis Donnelly, Joseph Romanelli
Our Paths are Guided by the Beacon of Christ’s Love
Revenue Sharing Program
Week 10 – Dottie Bell
Attendance
November 16, 2014
November 17, 2013
945
907
Coming Events
Today at 2 pm there will be a meeting in the
St. Joachim’s gym to discuss the Financial
Report for the year ending August 31, 2013. All
are invited to attend.
Bible Study
We will continue with the study of St. John’s Gospel
Tuesday nights at St. Joachim’s meeting room from
7:30-8:30pm. St. John’s Gospel, the last of the four to
be written, offers rich insights into the life, ministry,
passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. We will be
studying the Gospel with the help of commentators
through the centuries and through music, art and
literature. It is not necessary to attend every class,
please come whenever you are able. Please bring a
Bible – Bibles are available for $5 each at the parish
office. We will not meet this Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Flock Notes
The archdiocese is initiating a communication system
known as Flocknote. There are 2 easy ways to connect
(pick one):Visit our Parish
at:www.flocknote.com/stjoachimstjohn and give
information. Or Text Sjj to 84576 from your phone to
subscribe. Any questions, ask Sr. Kathy
Bake Sale
This weekend, November 22/23, the seventh grade
students from our religious education program will
host a bake sale. This will take place after all the
Masses or until we sell-out.
There will be homemade pies, breads, cakes and
cookies along with other baked goods. So, before
you go to the bakery and order your thanksgiving
deserts check out what we have first. You will be
pleasantly surprised and the proceeds will help
offset the cost of our religious education special
projects.
As always, we thank you for your continuous
support.
Parish Thanksgiving Mass
All are invited to attend our parish Thanksgiving
Mass at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, Nov 25 at St. John’s
Church.
To serve your needs better, our pastor would like to
know:
Of any parishioner who is hospitalized
Of anyone in need of prayer
Of anyone who would like a pastoral visit
Our parish priests and the Special Ministers of Holy
Communion bring the Eucharist to our ill parishioners.
The Sacraments of the Sick and Reconciliation are
also available from our priests on their visits. If you or
someone you know is in need of the Sacraments,
please call the parish office.
Through the Outreach Program – Parish Volunteers
provide supportive and practical services for seniors
and other persons who are in need. These include
friendly visiting, telephone reassurance, shopping, and
local medical transportation/escort. Drivers are
needed for the Outreach Program for doctor’s
appointments. If you are able to help, please call the
parish office.
Pray for the Sick and Homebound:
Catherine Adams, Minoo Aibara, Rasika Aniff, Ruben
Arroyo, Dominic Bettina, Deborah Bonnell, Joseph
Bradford, Octavia Buitrago, Sean Cadden,Coleen
Cherry, Bill Coatney, Christine Connelly, Ramona
Concessao, Noah Corey, Margaret Danza, Christina
DeDonato, Eileen Deighan, Maria del Rosario, Hilda
D’Silva, Jeffrey Dolan,
Lucia Eustace, Christine
Ferguson, Valarian Fernandes, Joyce Flynn, Russell
Fullen, Brian M. Furey, Marie Ann Gama, David
Gonzalez, Lillian Gonzalez, , Jessica Hernandez,
Timmy Johnson,
Donna Juliano, Kevin Keenan,
Terri Keenan, Jim Killeen, Edward Killmer, Michael
Leonard, Olga Lucas, Sarah Lugo,
Josephine
Lupparelli, Evan Maher, Venita Martis, Eileen Malik,
Bridget McGrath, Eve Marhafer Meek,
Ann O’Dell,
Jim O’Donnell, Loretta Oppitz, Mike O’Shaughnessy,
Sara Pellerin,
Cayla Pignatello, Peter Podloski,
Jane Pomarico, John Pomarico ,Rose Pucino, Mary
Rafter, Hector Ramirez, Ivette Ramos, Robin Reis,
Mary Rivera, Lehman Roarabaugh, Joseph Robb,
Maria Robillard, Marcia Santovenia, Marie Sequinot,
Ruth Snyder, Lawrence Solomon, Teresa Solomon,
Lillian Strolis, Nina Tagan, Kathleen Tobin, Jean
Torrie, Thomas Trochan, Sr., Kay Usifer, Julio D.
Vazquez, Laryssa Verna, and Taylor Weiss.
Please pray for the men and women serving in the
military and for their families.
And also our friends in McClelland’s, Elant at
Fishkill, Wingate at Beacon, Forrestal Heights,
Hamilton Fish, Hedgewood, Horizons, and
Meadow Ridge II.
Recently Deceased: We pray for the people who
have recently died and ask God to grant their families
and loved ones the strength to carry on until we all join
God in the Resurrection:
Reflection
From Sr. Kathy
This week, we will again participate in the treasured
ritual of Thanksgiving. Rituals are important in our
lives. They remind us of who we are and why we
do the things we do. Rituals such as sharing a
meal tell us that we are surrounded by others who
care for us, in spite of all the complexities of life.
Gathering around a table that has been artfully
prepared reminds us that others have worked hard
to show their care. Sharing the meal that has taken
hours to prepare is a participation in the time and
effort of others to make us feel valued and
cherished.
In many families there is a tradition of each person
giving thanks for something as they pray before the
feast.
One recent Thanksgiving, my family
gathered around an expanded table in the dining
room and we began with the traditional blessing.
Then each one mentioned something for which he
or she was particularly grateful.
Most offered thanks for family, health, a job, the
new baby, a friend’s recovery from cancer, a visit
from a distant relative, etc. All were sincere and
everyone could relate to what was mentioned.
Then we came to Samantha, 8 years old. She
solemnly offered thanks for orange. Her mother
gave her a quizzical look and asked if she meant
oranges. No, she said, I mean the color orange.
Realizing that the adults were stumped, she
explained. Orange is happy. It is the color of
flowers and leaves (she nodded towards the
centerpiece), the color of pumpkins, oranges,
candy corn, and, she added grudgingly, even
carrots. Nothing sad is orange.
This Thanksgiving, we remember that God also
calls us to share around a table, the table of the
Eucharist, the table of thanksgiving. Our eating
and drinking the Body and Blood of Christ is a
sacred ritual that draws us ever closer into the
family of God. Let us pray that each meal we share
with family and friends reflects the sacred call to
live as sisters and brothers united in the memory of
Jesus. And let us be grateful for the things that
make us happy, like the color orange.
Christmas Fair
Sponsored by the Woman’s Parish Club
Please continue to make your Christmas Fair Raffle
Chance returns in the weekly collection basket, or
at the Parish Office or at the Fair on December 6/7.
Extra tickets are available at the Parish Office.
Mark your calendars and plan on coming to the Fair
which will be held in St. John's lower church hall on
Dec. 6 from 9 to 3 and on Dec. 7 from 9 to 1.
Broadway Show: Beautiful
The parish has purchased 50 tickets to the
Broadway Hit Musical "Beautiful."
This
musical tells the story of Carole King from her early
days as a Brooklyn teenager struggling to enter the
record business to her years spent as a charttopping music legend. The price of this ticket will
include dinner and bus transportation. The date of
the show is Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 3:00 pm.
More details to follow. Reserve your ticket now by
calling Marianne Dahl (831-5406).
Bereavement Support Group
A bereavement support group has been organized
for all persons who are grieving the death of a
loved one. These bi-weekly sessions will help
guide people through their grieving process in a
safe, supportive environment. By participating in a
support group, you will have the opportunity to
share with others who are grieving, learn about the
process of grief and be supported during this
difficult time. This program will begin on Monday,
November 24th at 7:30pm in the Sacristy of St.
Joachim’s Church. For more information, please
call the Parish Office at 845-838-0915. Thank you,
Deacon Marty.
Here I Am
The Man, The Woman He Loved,
And the Son of God
HERE I AM is a novel based on the life of John the
Baptist. From the moment of his conception to his
horrific death, you follow his life as a confused
young man searching for his identity, to a man in
love with a woman whom he cannot take as a wife,
to the prophet who finally becomes the powerful
voice of one crying in the wilderness, “Prepare the
way!” This book is written by Moira Quinn, who is a
Redemptoristine Nun in Beacon, NY. To order
paperback copies go on-line to: The Book Patch
Bookstore and search HERE I AM. Your purchase
will help support the Sisters life of prayer.
Hats, Gloves, Scarves Needed
St. Vincent de Paul Society will be collecting hats,
gloves, scarves and socks for children and adults. Items
may be left at the rear of the churches. Donations will be
given to the area’s needy. Thank you for your
generosity.
Oplatek
Save a trip to the office for your Oplatek (Christmas
Wafer). We have a supply of Oplatek again this year
and will be offering them for sale at the Christmas Fair.
All proceeds will go to Sister Kathy’s trip to Guatemala
this spring.
Thank you and have a very happy and
Merry Christmas. Deacon Marty.
Giving Tree
“For I was hungry and you gave me food. I was
thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a
stranger and you welcomed me” (Matthew 25:35).
In the church you will notice a Christmas tree with
tags on it, this is a giving tree and it is being
sponsored by St. Joachim – St. John the Evangelist
Pre-Confirmation class. Our students are learning
that our Church (Us) primarily exists for those who
don’t go near it. Our task is not to see how many
bodies we can draw into our fold, but rather, show
how we represent our God. For Christ Jesus
challenges us to take OUR CHURCH beyond its
doors, into the light of day and the darkness of
night.
We, at St. Joachim – St. John the Evangelist are
notorious for this. We share our faith with all by
living our faith and we have set an example for our
youth and within our community. On the back of
the tags there is an item listed on it, we are asking
that you take a tag and purchase the item listed.
These gifts will benefit unwed mothers and
veterans within our community.
If you choose to partake in this activity, sponsored
by our confirmation class, you may then return the
purchased gift to the church unwrapped with the
tag attached to it. All gifts must be returned no
later than Monday, December 15, 2014.
On behalf of the pre-confirmation class, we would
like to thank you in advance for your support of this
very much needed service. As we all know that the
holidays can be a very difficult and lonesome time
of year. Many of us are blessed to have the support
and love of our families. During this Advent season
let us keep in mind those who are less fortunate
whether by obtaining a gift or by saying a simple
prayer.
God bless you.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY
Our High School Youth Ministry meets every
Sunday night in the lower hall at St. John’s from
6:45pm to 8:30pm. All high school teenagers are
invited to Come, join us for food, games, discussion
and prayer. Please pray for the young people of St.
Joachim - St. John’s!
CAN YOU HELP?
Every Sunday night, we provide our teenagers with
dinner at our Youth Ministry meeting. Can you help by
preparing and dropping off a meal one Sunday night?
Food can be very simple – baked ziti, hot dogs, chili, etc.
There are approximately 15 students. There is a sign-up
sheet in the rear of church where you can sign up for a
Sunday; someone from the youth ministry will contact
you in advance to set things up. Thank you for
supporting our teenagers in this way!
National Night of Prayer
Please join us from 9pm on Monday, December 8th
to 1am on Tuesday, December 9th at St. John’s
Church as we join other Parishes in Prayer and
Meditation in a National effort to unite our prayers
with Catholics throughout the country in an effort to
turn hearts toward Christ, thus bringing an end to
abortion and all sins against the Culture of Life and
for the healing of those who are suffering as a
result of them.
We will begin at 9pm with
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by
praying the Rosary, silent prayer, and meditation,
and end with Benediction at 1am on Monday,
December 9th. Please mark your calendars and
plan to attend this important event against the
Culture of Death that we currently face.
Thank you, Deacon Marty..
Christmas Lottery Party
Our Parish will sponsor a Christmas Lottery Party
on Saturday, December 6, at 6:00 pm. The funds
raised from this event help to support our parish
community. If you did not receive a ticket in the
mail, please consider purchasing one. The cost of
the ticket is $50.
Prizes are as follows:
Grand Prize $3000, 1st Prize $1000, 2nd Prize
$500, 3rd Prize $ 400, 4rd Prize $ 300, 5th Prize $
200, 6th Prize $ 100.
The drawing will take place on Saturday, December
6, 2014 at St. Joachim’s Hall at 6:00pm. Your $50
ticket entitles you to bring one guest to our party.
Payments may be placed in the Sunday collection
in an envelope marked “Christmas Lottery.” They
may also be mailed to Marianne Dahl, 20 Rende
Drive, Beacon, NY. Please help support this
fundraiser.
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Yes, I would like to participate in the Christmas
Lottery.
Name _____________________________
Address ___________________________
__________________________________
Phone ___________________________
I wish a new ticket number ______
I would like to keep my same number ____
St. Joaquin-St. Juan, Beacon, NY
LECTURAS PARA EL DIA DE HOY:
Jesucristo Rey del universo.
1 Lectura: Ez 34,11-12.15-17: A ustedes, mis
ovejas, voy a juzgar entre oveja y oveja.
2 Lectura : 1Cor 15,20-26.28: Devolverá a Dios
Padre su reino, y así Dios lo será todo para todos.
Evangelio : Mt 25,31-46: Se sentará en el trono de
su gloria y separará a unos de otros
“Cuanto hicisteis a unos de estos hermanos míos
más pequeños, a mí me lo hicisteis”
Hoy, Jesús nos habla del juicio definitivo. Y con esa
ilustración metafórica de ovejas y cabras, nos hace
ver que se tratará de un juicio de amor. «Seremos
examinados sobre el amor», nos dice san Juan de la
Cruz. Como dice otro místico, san Ignacio de
Loyola en su meditación Contemplación para
alcanzar amor, hay que poner el amor más en las
obras que en las palabras. Y el Evangelio de hoy es
muy ilustrativo. Cada obra de caridad que hacemos,
la hacemos al mismo Cristo: « Porque tuve hambre,
y me disteis de comer; era forastero, y me
acogisteis; estaba desnudo, y me vestisteis; en la
cárcel, y vinisteis a verme». Más todavía: «Cuanto
hicisteis a unos de estos hermanos míos más
pequeños, a mí me lo hicisteis».
Este pasaje evangélico, que nos hace tocar con los
pies en el suelo, pone la fiesta del juicio de Cristo
Rey en su sitio. La realeza de Cristo es una cosa
bien distinta de la prepotencia, es simplemente la
realidad fundamental de la existencia: el amor
tendrá la última palabra.
Jesús nos muestra que el sentido de la realeza -o
potestad- es el servicio a los demás. Él afirmó de sí
mismo que era Maestro y Señor, y también que era
Rey, pero ejerció su maestrazgo lavando los pies a
los discípulos, y reinó dando su vida. Jesucristo
reina, primero, desde una humilde cuna (¡un
Noviembre 23-2014
pesebre!) y, después, desde un trono muy
incómodo, es decir, la Cruz.
Encima de la cruz estaba el cartel que rezaba «Jesús
Nazareno, Rey de los judíos»: lo que la apariencia
negaba era confirmado por la realidad profunda del
misterio de Dios, ya que Jesús reina en su Cruz y
nos juzga en su amor. «Seremos examinados sobre
el amor».
ANUNCIOS
Noche Nacional de oración por la vida: Fue en la
fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción (entonces celebrada
el 9 de diciembre de 1531) que nuestra señora de
Guadalupe, patrona de los niños no nacidos y de las
Américas, apareció por primera vez a San Juan Diego.
La noche Nacional de oración por la vida tiende un
puente sobre estas dos fiestas en honor a nuestra
Santísima madre y para orar por la restauración de un
sentido de santidad por toda la vida humana. Por favor
acompáñenos desde las 9:00 de la noche del lunes 8 de
diciembre hasta la 1 de la mañana del martes 9 de
diciembre en la iglesia de San Juan así como nos
uniremos a otras parroquias en la oración y la meditación
en un esfuerzo nacional para unir nuestras oraciones con
los católicos en todo el país, en un esfuerzo por convertir
corazones hacia Cristo, poniendo así fin al aborto y a
todos los pecados contra la cultura de la vida y para la
curación de los que sufren como consecuencia de los
mismos. Comenzaremos a las 9:00 de la noche con la
exposición del Santísimo Sacramento seguido rezaremos
el Rosario, una oración silenciosa y meditación y al final
con la bendición a 1de la mañana del Martes, 9 de
diciembre. Por favor marque sus calendarios y planean
asistir a este importante evento contra la cultura de la
vida que nos enfrentamos actualmente. Gracias, diácono
Marty.
NOS GUSTARIA CONECTARNOS CON USTED!!!
La diócesis está iniciando un sistema de comunicación
que se llama Flock note. Esto le permite Recibir
actualizaciones importantes de la parroquia de una
manera oportuna y conveniente a través de correo
electrónico o mensaje de texto. Podrá retirarse en
cualquier momento. Hay 2 maneras fáciles de conectarse
(elija uno): Visita nuestra página en línea de la
Parroquia:
www.flocknote.com/stjoachimstjohn y denos su
información. O mande un Texto: Sjj al Número 84576
desde su teléfono para suscribirse a las actualizaciones.
No hay ningún cargo por este servicio. Si hay preguntas,
puede comunicarse con la Hna. Kathy.