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May 17, 2020
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father,
and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always, …”
John 14:15-21
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church May 17, 2020
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 [email protected].
PRAYER NETWORK: The Prayer Network is a way to have
prayers requested. Your intentions may be given to Nancy
Vaughn at [email protected] 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 [email protected].
PARENT/CHILD CONNECTION: The Parent-Child Connection
provides a safe playgroup for young children and an opportu-
nity 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.
Denis, St. Columba and Saint Kateri. The program includes fun
activities such as outings and trips, service activities for the
parish 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 MINISTRIES
Adopt-A-Night (feeding homeless)…[email protected] 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/[email protected] Travia
Bible Study……………………………………….223-3658-----------------------Julie Borges
Blood Drives……………………………………..227-1710---------------------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 …………………………………….227-1710----------------------Fr. Pancrose
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 ----------------Rel. Ed. Office
Kateri Can Cook………………………………223-5951-------------------- Ellen Newhard
Knights of Columbus..914-760-1744/[email protected] McCartney
Lectors…………………………………………...227-1710------------------------Fr. Pancrose
Liturgical Minister Schedule…………….227-1710 ---------------------- Parish Office
Midnight Run…………………………………..227-1710----------------------Parish Office
Military Families Support………………..797-1050-----------------------Loretta Ryan
Music Ministry/Youth Choir………[email protected] Ricci
Pancake Breakfast ………………………….223-5951--------Robert & Ellen Newhard
Parent-Child Connection……[email protected] Curcio
Parish Activities ……………………………..845-206-2599-----------Ed & Laura Leahy
Parish Council………………………………...845-245-8080----------Dolores Avezzano
Prayer Network………[email protected] Vaughn
Prayer Shawl Ministry……………………..226-8987 -----------------------Judy Horton
R.C.I.A.……………227-1710 x2...saintkateriparish.com/rcia----------Parish Of-
fice
RCIA for Teen 227-1710 x3 [email protected]. John McCormack
Religious Education/Family Catechesis..227-1710 x3----Dc. John McCormack
Respect Life……………………[email protected] Humphreys
Silver Linings Leisure Club………[email protected] Biasotti
Spirit Wind Prayer Group……………….440-3519 ------------------------ Pat Mackey
St. Vincent de Paul………………………...227-7863 --------------------- Joyce Pfirman
Teen Music Ministry…………[email protected] Ricci
+TLC+ Teen Group 914-708-7331/[email protected] & Kathy Bell
Ushers/Greeters…………………………...227-1710-------------------------Fr. Pancrose
Vacation Bible School…………………….226-8987-------------------------Judy Horton
THE POWER OF PRAYER If you would like to have your name, or know someone who has given permission to have their name, added to the
prayer list, contact Nancy Vaughn, [email protected].
Please pray for those who are ill: Julie Borges, Denee DeVizio, Jeffrey Hynard, Dariana Jimison,
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, Aram Mergian Jr., Justin Merritt, Joseph D. Nani, Vincent Nichtern, John Reale IV, Sean Suppo,
James Tindall, Eddie Torhan, Anthony Triano, Matthew Walsh, Joseph Whitton
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church Sixth Sunday of Easter
PRAYER FOR PARISH RENEWAL Heavenly Father,
We thank you for gathering us together
and calling us to serve as your disciples.
You have charged us through
Your Son, Jesus, with the great
mission of evangelizing and
witnessing your love to the world.
Send your Holy Spirit to guide us
as we discern Your will for the
spiritual renewal of our parish.
Give us strength, courage, and
clear vision as we use our gifts to
serve You. We entrust our parish family
to the care of Mary, our mother, and
ask for her intercession and guidance
as we strive to bear witness
to the Gospel and build an
amazing parish through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Per ADNY instruction we will not return to Religious Ed classes this year. All students should re-register for the next grade
level for our September program. We know that this is a disappointment for many of you, our families, catechists and volun-
teers. For me it is heartbreaking not to see the beautiful smiles of our children and the moms and dads whom I look so forward
to greeting. Sadly, this must be so for now. Regarding the First Holy Communion and Confirmation celebrations we await direc-
tives from ADNY. There are many practical and health considerations being analyzed which will effect just how we come back to
live Sacramental liturgies. Please be patient and know that we will inform you of developments as soon as possible. God bless
you all. Jesus I trust in You!
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church Sixth Sunday of Easter
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SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
First Reading: Acts 8:5‑‑‑‑8, 14‑‑‑‑17
Philip preaches to the people of Samaria, who accept his
word after witnessing the miracles he performs. Peter and
John pray that they will receive the Holy Spirit.
Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:15‑‑‑‑18
Christians are urged to remain steadfast in their allegiance
to Christ, giving evidence always of gentleness and hope.
Gospel: John 14:15‑‑‑‑21
In his words to the apostles at the Last Supper, Jesus prom-
ises to send them a comforter, a Paraclete, the Spirit of
truth, who will be with them always.
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A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS
HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 17, 2020
“Beloved: Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be
ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a
reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and rever-
ence, keeping your conscience clear… For it is better to
suffer for doing good, if that is the will of God, than for
doing evil…for Christ suffered that he might lead you to
God.”
How wonderful if you would take the time or make the op-
portunity to read the entire letter of Saint Peter. He spent
his time, helping the first and persecuted Christians to re-
main strong in their faith.
Are you ready to answer questions people might pose, be-
cause you are a believer? There are so many people hungry
for the truth and for the Lord, and you might be the instru-
ment He uses to bring them back, or even to meet Him for
the first time.
The reason others approach you is because they find some-
thing special in you, they want what you have. If you are
not sure how to respond, suggest a bible study or faith shar-
ing group – and join one yourself. In this way all can grow
together in faith as we walk the journey together. As some-
one told me today, they heard a voice saying ‘I am waiting
for you.’
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Sunday
Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; 1 Pt 3:15-18; Jn 14:15-21
Monday
Acts 16:11-15; Jn 15:26—16:4a
Tuesday
Acts 16:22-34; Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday
Acts 17:15, 22—18:1; Jn 16:12-15
Thursday
Acts 18:1-8; Jn 16:16-20
The Ascension of the Lord:
Acts 1:1-11; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20
Friday
Acts 18:9-18; Jn 16:20-23
Saturday
Acts 18:23-28; Jn 16:23b-28
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Church Sixth Sunday of Easter