St. John the Evangelist Parish 915 Route 212, Centerville, Saugerties, NY 12477

Phone: 845-246-9581 • Fax: 845-246-9582 • web: www.sjechurch.org

M A S S S C H E DU L E : Saturday- 5:00 PM, Sunday- 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM

Daily- 8:30 AM, Morning Prayer 8:15 AM

Holy Days- Please check bulletin

CONFESSIONS: Saturday– 3:30 to 4:30 PM

ALTAR ROSARY:

President: Donna Anderson (246-9719) Meets the first Wednesday of the month

ALTAR SERVERS: Coordinator Joan Kimlin (246-9581)

BAPTISM: Baptism upon request. Preparation required.

Leaders in preparation: Patricia & Gary Moore (246-5164)

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS: Coleman Catholic High School - 845-338-2750,

ST. JOHN’S YOUTH GROUP (TEENAGERS): Denise Dudzic (246-2811) &

Gabrielle Baker (247-3454)

COMMUNITY ACTION / FOOD PANTRY: Maria Granda (246-3635)

COUNCIL OF CHURCHES: Marilyn Washer (246-5236), Maureen Rothe 246-0305

DEANERY: Frankie Cullen (853-5557)

LAY TRUSTEES: Pat Fitzsimmons (246-4431), Robert Gauvreau (246-3544)

LITURGY COMMITTEE: Robert Howe (246-8510)

MARRIAGES: By appointment. Please make arrangements at least six months prior to

wedding. Preparation is mandatory.

MINISTRY TO HOMEBOUND AND ELDERLY: Eileen Oswald (246-7042)

MUSIC MINISTRY: Kelly Rea (246-0395)

OPERATIONS: Robert Gauvreau (246-3544)

SPIRIT OF LIFE PRAYER GROUP: Fr. Woodruff (246-9581) Meets Tuesdays 7:00 PM &

first Sunday of each month at 12:00 to 1:00 PM (Instructional Prayer Meeting—All are welcome!)

PARISH COUNCIL: President Pat Fitzsimmons (246-4431)

PARISH NURSE: Anne Grunbaum (246-1667)

RCIA: Fr. William Woodruff (246-9581)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Director Joan Corton (339-4391)

RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE: Joseph Defino Sr. (246-6908) , Barbara O’Reilly (246-7810)

SECRETARIES: Joan Kimlin (217-7090), Barbara Renner (8:30 AM—8:30 PM Only —246-3424)

ST. JOHN’S GIFT SHOP: Brian Kimlin (706-5449) & Libby Salerno (247-0011)

VOCATIONS: Pat Fitzsimmons (246-4431)

FATHER WILLIAM F. WOODRUFF, PASTOR MSGR. WILLIAM E. WILLIAMS, PASTOR EMERITUS

Handicap

Accessible

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH

Saturday 8:30 Frank Kandora—Req. by The Lombardo Family

5:00 All The People of The Parish

Sunday 8:30 Katherine Renner (Anniversary Remembrance) -

& Lorraine O’Neill (Birthday Remembrance) - Req. by Their Family

1030 In Celebration of The Birthday of Bob Baker—Req. by Joe Defino Sr.

Monday 8:30 Frank Kandora—Req. by Helen & Frank Avagliano

Tuesday 8:30 Dr. Michael Greco Jr.—Req. by Angela Houlihan

Wednesday 8:30 John Shaloiko—Req. by Joan Kimlin

Thursday 8:30 Agnes Straub—Req. by Kathy

Friday 8:30 HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE

Saturday 8:30 Dr. Michael Greco Jr.—Req. by Fran & Ray Andreassen

5:00 George Dengler Jr.—Req. by MaryLou Dengler

Sunday 8:30 Mary Kate McNabola—Req. by Joe Nista

10:30 All The People of The Parish

SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES–

Mon—St. Justin, Martyr

Tue— Sts. Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs

Wed—St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs

Fri— St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr

Sat— St. Norbert, Bishop

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES- Our parish will be honoring all

who will be celebrating 25 or 50 years of marriage during 2015 at

the 10:30 AM Mass on June 14th. Please contact 246-9581, to let

us know who you are!

20-WEEK CLUB– Just a reminder to all club members that

100% of your club money is due by June 12th.

SPECIAL COLLECTION– There will be a second collection

on June 6/7th for Catholic Missions among Black and Indian

People. Thank you in advance for your support.

FATHERS’ DAY SPIRITUAL BOUQUETS- In appreciation

for their countless acts of love, have your father or grandfather

(living or deceased) remembered at Mass this Fathers’ Day with a

Spiritual Bouquet. Cards are available at the doors of the church.

PARISH COUNCIL– Will meet on June 8th at 6:30 PM. All are

invited.

ST. JOHN’S PARTY BOAT– Unfortunately we were unable to

reach the number of people required in order to make this trip

possible. We are sorry if this cancellation causes any

inconvenience. We look forward to possibly planning another

boat trip in the future!

JUNK IN THE TRUNK- Scheduled for June 20th from 10 to 2

PM. Vendors will park their cars and open their trunks to display

their treasures. $10 car/van/pick-up. Tables will be available to

rent. FMI, or to reserve a spot call Aloise at 246-7846.

LIBRARY FAIR– Will take place on June 6th from 9 to 2 PM at

the Kiwanis Ice Arena. Featuring the Lifesprings Crafters —

Books, plants, authors, music, refreshments, vendors, children’s

activities. Admission for adults is $1. Children are free.

LADY’S TEA– Ladies of St. John’s please join

us on June 7th at 2 PM at St. John’s for “Our

Lady’s Tea.” Tea, coffee, and snacks will be

provided. Wear your fanciest clothes and hat.

We would like to honor Our Lady by celebrating

with the lovely women of St. John’s. RSVP to:

Judy Defino at 845-217-1229 or at

judydefino5@gmail.com

CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOLING INFORMATION NIGHT

-A meeting will be held on Monday, June 22nd at St. Mary of the

Snow former school building in the cafeteria at 7 PM. A panel of

experienced homeschooling parents will give a brief presentation

on the various aspects of this exciting educational option. Our

hope is to share the positive benefits, state requirements,

curriculum, resources, offer guidance, and to build a support

network/co-op of Catholic homeschoolers for the Ulster/Green

County areas at the St. Mary of The Snow School site. Child care

will be available during the meeting. The event is free, but please

reserve a place by calling Christine Molinelli at 246-6381 or

email her at ul533@adnyeducation.org.

PLEASE CONSIDER ADOPTION- Downey Side Family Life

Center is a non-profit agency which specializes in placing

children ages 7-17 in loving, adoptive homes. Adults of all ages

adopt; single, married and divorced people adopt; people of all

income levels and living in apartments adopt; every race and

religion can and do adopt; and physically challenged people

adopt. Contact Mickey Kayser at 518-641-6810 or

mkayser@downeyside.org.

PREGNANCY COUNSELING SERVICES- The Catholic

Home Bureau Maternity Services Department provides free

counseling to any client regardless of age, legal status, religion,

race or economic status who is faced with concerns arising from

an unintended pregnancy. Staff offers on-going support, help in

securing pre-natal care, referrals for housing, WIC, budgeting,

limited financial assistance, maternity clothing, infant care and

parenting classes and discussion of all available parenting

options. For those clients who seek adoption information, or are

planning a private adoption, we provide counseling and

education. FMI, contact 1-800-592-4357 or 845-226-1369.

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

FR. BILL’S NOTES-

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in the Holy Trinity,

This weekend, we celebrate the first of four Solemnities in Ordinary Time: Most Holy Trinity Sunday. It is the day that we

honor and give glory and praise to the Three Divine Persons in One God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. God the

Father is the First Divine Person of the Most Holy Trinity and He is the Creator; He constantly creates all persons, places, and things that

are good and good for us. God the Son is the Second Divine Person of the Most Holy Trinity and He is the Savior or Redeemer; He took

on a human nature while not losing His Divine Personhood and Divine Nature and reopened the Gates of Heaven by His Passion, Death,

Resurrection, and Ascension into Heaven. God the Son is who will judge us when we die and He will return in all His glory to judge the

living and the dead at the end of time. In His human nature, He sits at the right hand of God the Father. He obeys the will of God the

Father perfectly. He also founded the Church while He was on earth and He is the Invisible Head of the Church. God the Holy Spirit

(also known as God the Holy Ghost) is the Third Divine Person of the Most Holy Trinity; He is the Sanctifier or the one who makes

people, places, and things holy. God the Father and God the Son sent Him upon the 120 in the Upper Room at Pentecost (which we

celebrated last weekend) and He guides and protects the Church until the end of time. He comes upon us in the Holy Sacraments and He

guides the Teaching Authority of the Church (the Magisterium or the Bishops in union with the Pope in every age of the Church). He has

inspired Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition (also known as the Deposit of the Faith) so that the Truths of the Faith (all matters of

Faith and Morals) remain unchangeable and unchanging until the end of time. We should give all hail and honor to the Most Holy

Trinity!

The next two Sundays are going to be quite eventful at our Parish. Next weekend will be Corpus Christi or The Most Holy Body

and Blood of Christ. On Sunday, June 7th, at the 10:30 A.M. Holy Mass, we will have our annual Corpus Christi Procession on the

walkways and on Route 212 in the front of the Church. I wish to thank, in advance, the Saugerties Police for permitting us to have the

Procession route that we will be undertaking. The Gift Shop will be open for us next weekend and I want to thank Brian Kimlin and

Libby Salerno for that ministry they offer to all of us folks. At 2:00 P.M. next Sunday, June 7 th, we will have our first ever Ladies Tea

Social in the Church Hall; ALL LADIES OF THE PARISH ARE MOST WELCOME TO ATTEND IT! I wish to thank Judy Defino, in

advance, for spearheading this lovely parish event. Of course, in my next letter to you, I will have more to say about Corpus Christi

Sunday. On Sunday, June 14th (Flag Day) the 10:30 A.M. Holy Mass will feature a few wonderful items: the Anniversary Mass, the

Graduate/Family Mass, and the Beatitude Scholarships will be awarded. Those couples who are celebrating their 25 th and 50th Wedding

Anniversaries of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony will be able to renew their Marriage Vows at that Holy Mass between the Homily

and the Creed; it will be a real joy for me to lead them in that ceremony. After the Post Communion Prayer, we will be honoring the

recipients of the Beatitude Scholarships and any other graduates from whatever level of education they are completing. We hope to have

a reception for all of them after Holy Mass that day. Last, but not least, we conclude the month of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Motherhood

this weekend. It has been a great honor to remember to pray for all those mothers, living or deceased, in the infinite momentos of all of

our Holy Masses offered during the month of May.

This Monday, June 1st, is the beginning of the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I will pray for all fathers, living or deceased,

at the infinite momentos of all the Holy Masses offered in June. I impart my blessing upon all of you.

Sincerely, with prayers,

Father Bill Woodruff

CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES OF

ULSTER COUNTY– Is looking for volunteers to help with their

food pantry which is open every Tuesday and Friday afternoon.

If you would like to help stock our shelves, serve our clients or

enter their information into our database, we could use your help.

Stocking and set-up start on pantry mornings at 10:30 and food is

distributed from 1 to 4 PM. Clients can sign in from 12—3:30.

Volunteers hours vary and you can sign up for however long

would be best for you. If you would like to help on a regular

basis or if you would like to be on call as needed, please call us at

340-9170 X100.

GOOD ADVICE ABOUT LIFE FROM CHILDREN– When

your mom is mad at your dad, don’t let her brush your hair. -

Taylia, Age 11 — When you get a bad grade in school, show it to

your mom when she’s on the phone. -Alyesha, Age 13

THE CATHOLIC TOUR-Fatima Special on November 4-10,

2015. The pilgrimage pricing will be only $1,499 which includes

your transatlantic airfare from Newark, hotel, all breakfasts and

dinners, tour escort, deluxe motor coach, and all airline fees and

taxes. The offer will not be repeated in the future. For more

information, call 877-627-4268 or jimadair@thecatholictour.com.

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULES- Occasionally

people may need a time for Sunday Mass that does

not fit in with our schedules. Following is a list of

nearby parishes with their Sunday Masses:

St. Mary of the Snow – Sat. 5:15 PM, Sunday 7, 9, & 11 AM

St. John’s in Woodstock – Sat 5 PM, Sunday 8 & 11 AM

Sunday evening Masses are celebrated at St. Joseph’s in Kingston

At 5 PM or Immaculate Conception in Kingston at 6 PM.

MAY 31, 2015

“Please Pray For All Bishops, Priests, Deacons & Religious!”

Then Jesus approached and said to them, "All power in heaven

and

on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples

of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the

Son, and of the Holy Spirit." - Mt 28:18-19

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

THE LORD HAS BLESSED US

IN SO MANY WAYS…

Let us return to Him a fair share of

THE MANY GIFTS

He has already given us.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION FOR

May 9.10, 2015

2015 2014

Attendance 293 287

This Week’s Year To Date

Collections $2,314.35 $86,158.35

Other Income 778.00 55,008.80

Total Income 3,092.35 $141,167.15

Expenses 203.33 147,468.13

Total $ 2,889.02 $ (6,300.98)

Extraordinary Expense: $15,693 (Side Walkway)

PARISHIONER’S COMMENT– I remember comparing

report cards as a youngster; I wonder if I would be as proud

comparing what I give to God?

PASTOR’S COMMENT– By tithing we live out our priorities

in life. By not tithing, we do the same.

“Remember St. John’s in Your Will!”

FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR NEXT WEEK:

MACARONI AND CHEESE

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR: Erin

Frederick, Paul Brazier, Vincent Saturn, Judy Fiero,

Grace Yund, Janet Curry, Gene Woodruff, Peter &

Brunie Kandora, Carol & Edward Koop, Barbara &

Richard Coppey, Susan, Liz & Kerry Parker, Ericka

Hinchey, Jimmy Paes, John Lynch, Sean Brett, Charlie DeSalle,

James Mullen, Betty Suter, Isis Guzman Balletta, Robin Doherty,

Gary & Jorge Granda, Burt LaRue, John Mulligan, Joe Hommel,

Bob Cranston, Gail Cortese, Bob Hoy, Peg Sullivan, Richard

Masiulanis, Connie Novack, and Frankie Cullen.

PRAYER FOR LIFE

Jesus, Mary and Joseph we love you very much.

Help us spiritually adopt and protect all human life

from preborn to natural death.

Amen.

MAY 31, 2015

MAKING ALL THINGS NEW

God our Father, through the Gospel and the Eucharist,

You bring us together as Your Church in the

Archdiocese of New York.

Send us Your Holy Spirit, to enlighten our minds and guide our actions

as we plan for the future of parish life in this Archdiocese.

Help us learn new ways to strengthen and revitalize our parish

communities, and to be good stewards of the spiritual and material gifts

that sustain them.

Bless our work, so that our parishes may continue to witness to the truth

of the Gospel, and be a sign of Your love for all people.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

—————————————

THESE BEAUTIFUL WORDS ARE LIKE THE

10 COMMANDMENTS TO FOLLOW IN LIFE A T ALL TIMES!

1—Prayer is not a “spare wheel” that you pull out when in trouble, but it

is a “steering wheel” that directs the right path throughout.

2—Why is a car’s ‘windshield’ so large and the ‘rear view mirror’ so

small? Because our past is not as important as our future. So look ahead

and move on.

3– Friendship is like a ‘book’. It takes a few seconds to burn, but it takes

years to write.

4– All things in life are temporary. If going well, enjoy it, they will not

last forever. If going wrong, don’t worry, they can’t last long either.

5– Old friends are ‘gold!’ New friends are ‘diamond!’ If you get a

‘diamond’, don’t forget the ‘gold’! Because to hold a ‘diamond’, you

always need a base of ‘gold’!

6– Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, God smiles from

above and says, “Relax, sweetheart, it’s just a bend, not the end!”

7– When God solves your problems, you have faith in His abilities; when

God doesn’t solve your problems He has faith in your abilities.

8—A blind person asked St. Anthony, “Can there be anything worse than

losing eye sight?” He replied, “Yes, losing your vision!”

9– When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them, and

sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has

prayed for you.

10– Worrying does not take away tomorrow’s ‘troubles’, it takes away

today’s ‘peace’!