SAINT STANISLAUS PARISH PLEASANT VALLEY, NY FEBRUARY 23, 2020 7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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ANNOUNCED MASSES Saturday, February 22 5:30PM Jerry J. Greaves – Jim & Carol Donick

Sunday, February 23 8:15AM Lawrence Blaney – Kevin & Marge Sullivan 11:00AM Augustine & Valere Gilbert – their daughter, Martha

Monday, February 24 9:00AM Estelle Polniaszek – Trudy Polniaszek

Tuesday, February 25 9:00AM Gayle West – Kevin & Andrea Tighe

Wednesday, February 26 – Ash Wednesday Masses at 9:00AM & 7:00PM

Thursday, February 27 9:00AM Sophia Markowitz – Mark & Marjorie Markowitz

Friday, February 28 9:00AM People of St. Stanislaus Kostka

Saturday, February 29 5:30PM Vincent Latino – Vincent Bettina & family

ST. STANISLAUS WEEKLY GIVING In return for the Lord’s generosity, our people returned to His Church the following... February 16, 2020 + WeShare $5240.00 Anticipated Weekly Expenses based on 2019-2020 budget $7982.00 Difference -$2742.00 Thank you for your continuing generosity that enables us

to continue to serve the people of God.

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

& DEBT REDUCTION

**BIRTHDAY GREETINGS**

February 23 Nicholas Brenner, Shawn Constantine, Austin Dean, Joseph Gutierrez, Ashley Hirst, James Kreinbihl, Mary Marchena, Vida Odescalchi, Maureen Pascale, Mary Plew, Frances Recktenwald, Paul Rosenberg, Cathleen Zamow

February 24 David Brajuha, Jacqueline Buechele, Thomas Colgan, Amanda Harter, Jocelyn Hernandez, Annabelle Licari

February 25 Kevin Geraci, Giancarlo Martinez, Vincent Ruffolo, William Terry, David Walsh

February 26 Joseph Alves, Brian Catucci, Michelle Chmura, Deanna Gonzalez, Christy Olivier, Edward Roth, Craig Stram, Diane Zocchi

February 27 William Avezzano, Jr., Aidan Collins, Matthew Wawryk

February 28 Michael Drohan, Shannon Gajarsky, Marylou Hyland, Sean Lane, Robert Lang, Carla Meneses, Patrick Mogan, Nicholas Paul, Samuel Polotaye, Kevin Prunty, Alexsi Strazza, John Vaccaro

February 29 Steven Rossi

ASH WEDNESDAY IS FEBRUARY 26

MASSES AT 9AM & 7PM

**There will be a 7pm Mass on Wednesdays during Lent with the exception of March 18**

LENT 2020

AT ST. STANISLAUS KOSTKA As we did last Lent, we are offering a

variety of ways for you to “get into the spirit of Lent” as a time of prayer and

fasting, on your own or as part of a larger or smaller group.

As we approach Ash Wednesday, let us mention a few of them:

Fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday

(only one full meal and 2 smaller meals for anyone between 18 and 59)

Abstaining from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday,

and every Friday of Lent (requires everyone over 14 to

not eat meat or meat by-products) NOTE: There is NO upper age limit when it comes to abstaining from meat.

Daily Mass at 9AM except on Wednesdays

when our Mass will be at 7PM

Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 7PM

Confessions Saturdays 4:30-5PM

Reconciliation Monday April 6

K of C LENTEN FISH FRY Beginning February 28

Every Friday in Lent from 4-7PM. One dinner plate includes choice of fried or baked fish, vegetable lasagna, linguini with red or white clam sauce, or macaroni & cheese. Menu may vary weekly. Gluten free pasta is available.

Dinner prices Adults $12 Seniors & Veterans $10 Children (under 12) $6 Max. for a family: $30

Special seafood dinner plate $14 Add $3 for clam chowder.

Additional charge for seconds.

Raffle tickets will be available ($5 for one, $10 for 3, $20 for 10) – First prize $300, Second prize $200, Third prize $100. Winners will be drawn at the K of C Fellowship Breakfast on Palm Sunday.

LENTEN PROGRAMS No Greater Love:

“A Biblical Walk through Christ’s Passion” Monday evening gatherings

Begins March 2 This will be a 5-week book/video study during March (evenings) which will help us envision the Holy Land sites that Jesus walked 2000 years ago and give a fresh perspective to help delve deeper into Christ’s passion and death. Please call Nancy Dunn to register at 635-1700 x 12 The book, No Greater Love by Edward Sri will cost $15

LENTEN COMPANION Thursday Morning reflections

Begins February 27 If you are free during the day and are interested in a weekly midmorning gathering to follow through with a Lenten daily reflection book – let Nancy Dunn know. Thursdays in the community room after the 9 am Mass beginning on February 27

Books are $5 apiece. We have a few left. Call Nancy Dunn 635- 1700 x 12.

There are a limited number of Lenten Word Among Us booklets available at the doors of the church.

ANNUAL LENTEN CHILDREN’S EVENT “Let My People Go!”

Sunday, March 8 | 12:15-3:30pm All are invited to our annual Children’s Lenten Program. Participants will go on an interactive journey with Moses as they are freed from slavery in Egypt. Everyone should bring a packed lunch and wear old clothes, as some of the activities involve getting a bit messy. Registration forms are near the doors of the church and are available in the Parish office, Faith Formation office, and online.

Participants: Pre-K 4 through 5th grade Volunteers: 6th grade through Adults

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

CONFIRMATION ANNOUNCEMENT Due to circumstances beyond our control, our

Confirmation Retreat scheduled for April 4 has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.

A letter has been sent home advising Confirmation families of this development.

March 7th: First Reconciliation, 11:30am For Second Year students & parents

March 8th: Children’s Lent Special Event

March 14th: Sacramental Prep III, 11:30am – 1:30pm For Second Year students & parents

Our Spring Family Catechesis will be held March 24 & 25.

Invitations have now been distributed to all classes. If you have not received an invitation,

please contact the Parish office.

TEEN CLUB NEWS

Next Meeting – Our next meeting will be next Sunday, March 1. Please see the St. Stan’s Teen Club Facebook page for all the info about this meeting.

Fish Fry Fridays – The K of C Fish Fry Fridays begin on February 28th and will continue every Friday throughout Lent. The teen club has always volunteered at these events as a way of thanking the Knights of Columbus for all that they do for the teens as well as the entire parish community. Please look at your schedules and let Mrs. Tighe know which Friday you will be available to volunteer. Why not bring the whole family – they can eat while you serve.

Stations of the Cross – The St. Stanislaus PTAF Teen Club will be leading the Stations of the Cross on March 13th at 7pm. We are asking all of our members to be available to assist in preparing and presenting this most important devotion for the parish.

Please sign into our FACEBOOK page (St. Stan’s Tee n Club) for more details and more events. This is a closed group and you will need to ask to join.

ARE YOU TIRED OF WINTER WEATHER?

Start thinking about your summer plans! VBS 2020 | June 29 – July 2, 2020

“Rocky Railway: Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through” We look forward to an amazing fun- and faith-filled four days. Early registration opens March 1. Participants (Pre-K 4 through 6th graders) who register before May 1: $30/ person; after May 1st $35/ person. Volunteers are needed – adults and students who have finished 7th grade or above.

CARDINALS APPEAL UPDATE

So far we have received 24 gifts totaling $6,570, which represents 12% of our goal of $56,500.

BLOOD DRIVE SUCCESSFUL

Thank you! Thank you to everyone who supported the blood drive.

A total of 42 pints were donated!

SPECIAL COLLECTION PV FOOD PANTRY

We would like your help with a special PV Food Pantry collection planned for March 7th thru the 15th

We’ve been told that the following items are in high demand but short supply: - Soap, deodorant, toothpaste, razors, shampoo, and similar personal hygiene items - Spaghetti sauce (not pasta) - Sweet cereals - Coffee - Sources of protein (canned tuna, chili, hash, beef stew, etc)

Tables will be set up in the Parish Hall to receive these items during the dates listed above. Our parish has always been very generous during collections such as this. Thank you in advance for donating the items mentioned above for those less fortunate in our community.

Spring Campaign: February 26 – April 5, 2020

Your prayers can save lives and change hearts. 40 Days for Life is a life-saving prayer campaign that will take place throughout our Archdiocese starting on February 26 and concluding April 5. 40 Days for Life is a peaceful initiative consisting of 40 days of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil at abortion facilities, and educational outreach with the goal of protecting mothers and their children from abortion. More than 16,000 unborn children have been saved from abortion during 40 Days for Life campaigns. To learn more about the 40 Days for Life campaign, visit: www.40daysforlife.com

For information about participating in the 40 Days for Life campaigns in the Archdiocese, contact: Wendy Wood in Newburgh, (845) 820-4366; ocrtl@ocrighttolifeny.com.

MARIAPOLIS LUMINOSA EVENT Celebrating Unity - Centennial of Chiara Lubich’s Birth

Please join us for a program highlighting the centennial of Chiara Lubich’s birth, the Focolare founder whom the New York Times has referred to as “one of the most influential women in the Roman Catholic Church.” This event and reception will take place on Saturday, March 7 at Mariapolis Luminosa Dining Hall, 200 Cardinal Rd, Hyde Park, NY at 7:00 pm. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. Please RSVP by March 1, go to https://forms.gle/A3dUoYep6T82tdiH7.