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St. John’s Church Church Phone - 845-679-7696 St. Augustine’s Chapel 12 Holly Hills Drive FAX - 845-679-8393 71 Watson Hollow Road Woodstock, N.Y. 12498 www.sjwoodstock.org West Shokan, N.Y.12494

CHURCH EMAIL ADDRESS: Rectory@sjwoodstock.org

St. John’s Church Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Mass 8:00, 11:00 am Mass 9:00 am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday Eve of Holy Days 5:30 pm Holy Days 9:00 am and 7:30 pm

Penance 4:00 - 4:45 pm Saturdays

WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS. TO REGISTER CALL THE RECTORY

Rev. George W. Hommel, Administrator

St. Augustine’s Chapel Sunday Mass 9:30 am Holy Days 5:30 pm Penance 9:00 am, 2nd Sunday of the month.

Religious Education—845-679-2869 Elementary: Tues….1st-6th Grade....4-5:30 pm Jr/Sr High: Mon…..9th Grade……...7-8:30 pm Tues….8th Grade……...7-8:30 pm Wed…..7th Grade….…..7-8:30 pm John A. Coleman Catholic HS ….…..845-338-2750

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time—November 5, 2017 The greatest among you must be your servant. — Matthew 23:11

Shining Stars Awards

The Ulster County CYO honored the following St. John’s Religious Ed young people at the

2nd annual Shining Stars Brunch on October 28, 2017.

These young people were selected because they have made a positive impact on their

community. We are so proud of all of them! Please congratulate the Confirmation class of

2017 and the 8th grade class of 2016/17!

See our website for more details regarding their projects!

Upcoming Meetings

Deanery Meeting hosted by St. John’s on Nov. 6th—Holy Hour 2pm, Meeting 4pm and Dinner 5pm.

Finance Meeting on Nov. 9th

Parish Council on Nov. 16th

Liturgy Meeting on Nov. 27th at 7pm

KRAUSE BOXES OF CANDY & LOLLI-POP SALE ON NOV. 11/12 & 18/19, AFTER ALL MASSES! The 9th grade Con-firmation class will be selling 1/2lb. Boxes of

Krause’s candy and homemade lollipops. This fundraiser will make it possible for the Confirmation class to shop for presents for residents of the Midway Houses in Kingston and Ellenville. The residents of the Midway Houses are young adults, who for one reason or another, cannot live at home. They learn life skills while at Midway Houses. They either attend school or work.

Thank for supporting our 9th gr. Confirmation class with this special fundraising event!

Our Second Collection for November 18/19 is to support the Catholic Charities Campaign for Charity and Justice (formerly the Catholic Cam-paign for Human Development). There are countless families in the ArchNY living in poverty. This col-lection will empower parishes and local communi-ties to address the challenges they face. These funds will be directed as grants, to parishes and commu-nity-based organizations to fund local anti-poverty ministries and initiatives. By supporting this collec-tion, you give those on the margins a helping hand.

Please be generous in your response.

*REMINDER NOTICE* BABY BOTTLES FOR GOOD COUNSEL ARE DUE BACK!

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, hosted by the Woodstock Jewish Congregation, located at 1682 Glasco Turnpike Woodstock, NY 12498 on Monday, November 20th at 7pm. All are welcome!

Thanksgiving Day Mass at St. John’s church, on Thursday, November 23rd at 10am. All are welcome.

WREATHS, POINSETTIAS & KISSING BALLS! We’ll be taking orders after all Masses on Nov. 11/12 & 18/19. Order forms will be in church/chapel lobby. Pickup your order on Dec. 2/3, at St. John’s, after the 8am & 11am Masses. The money raised from this fund-raiser will go toward our Christmas food baskets. Thank you for your support!!

Confirmation Class Cardboard Box City

8th Gr. Rel. Ed. Class Sunshine Cards &

Monroe Maki (Co-Chair) Soup Mix Packets for

Caleb Smith (Co-Chair) Thanksgiving Baskets

Nate Coffey Audrey Delessio (Chair)

Patrick Fitzgerald Samantha Callahan

Grace Foster Nicholas Christofora

Grace Hallinan Cambria A’Dprile

Sarah Jones Javana Dhakal

Jeffrey Lehn Sonny Luchmee

Lola Mainieri Fiona Stuart

Daniel Meisler Jessica Zygmunt

Added in August Craig Entwistle Tory Entwistle Nancy Bernard Merrilyn William Dean Andrew S. Jodi Ryan Added in September Flavia Murazzi Christine Williams Kathleen Clark Ruth Temple Lori Wright Nancy Gunn Deb Kahmke Vincent Patrick Anthony Jim Glen Patrick Jessica Shultis Leilani Robichaux Lemmieux Added in October Conor Harkins Roger Temple Anthony Flick

Andrew E. Michael L. Kristen Joseph Mullen Richard Lucas Nancy Oswald Marilyn C. Roz Y. Mary Lou S. Hugh Schrader Janine Stoffey Dave Fair Carol Fair Carol Colao Rose Pompey Walter Schenkel George J. Fauci Theresa A. Fauci Michael X. Fauci/Dell Dominic Fauci, S.I. Carol Young Joan C. Fauci Theresa Ortenzi Angelina Fauci

THE GREATEST AMONG US

Whom do you admire? Is it the President of the United States or a movie star or a billionaire? These are people whom the world exalts as great. Like the Pharisees in today’s Gospel, they have places of honor wherever they go. Would you like to follow in their footsteps? The scriptures for today offer different examples for us to follow. Jesus tells us that the greatest among us are the servants. These are the people we are to honor and imitate. We are called to be like Paul, who worked hard to serve the needs of his communities, and Jesus, who gave his life in service to the world.

~Father George

BEYOND ST. JOHN’S

What’s happening at John A. Coleman Catholic High School...

Coleman’s Annual Craft Fair- the 40th Anniversary! Sat. Nov. 4th 10am-4pm and Sun. Nov. 5th 10am-3pm Find us on Facebook or go to our website: www.colemancatholic.org, click on the Craft Fair tab and print a coupon for $2.00 off admission. Hope to see you there!

Coleman’s 3rd Annual Cosmos & Canvas on

Friday Nov. 17th 6:30-10:00pm - $50.00 per person—Enjoy delicious food and fabulous Cosmos and wine while creat-ing a Christmas painting. Bring a friend or two and enjoy a night out while supporting student programs at Coleman!

Coleman Theatre presents: “Musical memories: Return of the Alumni” Musical Theatre Highlights from 1971-2017. We have been in contact with many, many of our alumni who are coming back to be a part of this fabulous production! The shows are Sat. Nov. 25th 7:00pm and Sun. Nov. 26th at 2:00pm. Tickets are $16 for adults and $11 for Children under 12. We are offering a limited number of cushioned seats for $20 each. We will also be having a reception after the Saturday night show. Tickets for the reception are $25 which will include food and drinks. RSVP by 11/20/17. Call for reservations, 338-2750.

For more information call the school 338-2750, e-mail: office@colemancatholic.net or check out our website: www.colemancatholic.org.

Nightfever NYC is coming back to St Pat-rick’s Cathedral on Saturday November 18, 2017. On this night, Nightfever NYC will be hosting this night of praise, worship and reconciliation at Saint Pat-rick’s Cathedral (50th Street and 5th Avenue). We will have the opportunity to pray before the Lord in the Blessed Sac-rament as well as light candles to honor Our Lord. The evening of music and prayer will start at 7pm and end at 9pm. Confessions will be heard throughout the night. Come and be a part of this night, where the Cathe-dral will be have its doors open to all New Yorkers so they can come, pray, and love the Lord. For more information, email us at nightfevernyc@gmail.com.

WE ARE A TITHING PARISH

10/30/16 $4,643.50 10/29/17 $3,328.45

Renew + Rebuild Goal is $413,000.00 47 Parishioners contributed $341,910.00 (83% of goal)

(Only 10% of our parish has participated thus far)

Cardinal’s Appeal Goal is $26,500.00 We have reached our Cardinal’s Appeal Goal! (It will

be deducted from the Renew + Rebuild total)

Thank you for your generosity!

First Saturday, November 4th 9:00 AM DON KELLEY Dolores Kelley 5:00 PM PRO POPULO For parishioners of St. Mary’s Sunday, November 5th 8:00 AM FRANK RAFFALDI His Family 9:30 AM ANITA ROSSI Mr. & Mrs. Oppimitti 11:00 AM MARY VANACORE AND THERESA VERA The Family Monday, November 6th 9:00 AM PRO POPULO For parishioners of St. Mary’s Tuesday, November 7th 9:00 AM JOE CARMODY Carol & George Wontz Wednesday, November 8th 9:00 AM INTENTION OF PARISHIONERS Thursday, November 9th 9:00 AM NO MASS Friday, November 10th 9:00 AM JOHN, REGINA, ROBERT, CHARLOTTE AND NORMAN SMITH Kathleen & Richard Fazzone Saturday, November 11th 5:00 PM PRO POPULO For parishioners of St. Mary’s Sunday, November 12th 8:00 AM BOBBIE & JOHN NATOLI Pam & John Mizerak 9:30 AM ANITA ROSSI Louise Tinti 11:00 AM WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS FOR MR. & MRS. FRANCIS P. FLORIO

Our Military, especially for Joseph Turck, James Mault, Johnathan Schwab and Danny Brennan (Navy) Repose of the Soul, especially for, Betty Platkin

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS & CONTACT PERSONS Altar Servers ................................. Cindy Frisbie 246-1819 Altar Society ................................. Christine Molinelli, 679-5332 Baptismal Committee................... Francine Carmody 679-7205 and ........................................................ Bernadette Poremba, 679-7643 Beautification Church ........................................... Brian and Joan Hagedorn, 679-7622 Grotto ............................................ John Spindler/Julie Middleton, 679-4462 Bereavement Committee ............. Francine Carmody 679-7205 Bulletin .......................................... Jeanine Meisler, 679-7696 Eucharist Ministers/Lectors ........ Bob Dietrich, 657-8556 Food Pantry .................................. Guy Oddo, 338-0624 Holiday Food Baskets .................. Harold & Cindy Frisbie 246-1819 Liturgy Committee ........................ Sue Curran, 679-8617 Maintenance Committee .............. David Sudlik, 657-6782 Music Group ................................. Dave Christi, 430-8040 Newsletter ..................................... Colleen Mountford, 679-8546 Parish Council .............................. John Spindler 679-4462 Parish Nurse ................................. Colleen Short, 417-4522 Pins and Needles .......................... Pat Lindtveit, 338- 1720 ........................................................ Helen DeVoe, 679-5947 Religious Education 1 - 6 ........... Cindy Frisbie, W 679-2869 Religious Education 7 - 9 ........... Alice Haberski, W 679-2869 and H 679-6791 R.C.I.A. .......................................... TBD Respect Life .................................. Rosemary Cyr 679-6872 Secular Franciscan Order ........... Lorraine Pioli Sciarrino 626-7000 Social/FUNdraising Committee ... 679-7696 Soup Kitchen ................................ Barbara Runz 251-1174 Tree of Life .................................... Dolores Hagedorn 679-7607 …………………………………… Jeanine Meisler 845-853-3042 Ulster Vicariate ............................. TBD Wedding Committee ..................... Alice Haberski, 679-6791 ........................................................ Sandi Armstrong, 679-1098 Youth Ministry/Activities ............. Harold & Cindy Frisbie 246-1819

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 11:29-36; Ps 69:30-31, 33-34, 36; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Rom 12:5-16b; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Friday: Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: Wis 6:12-16; Ps 63:2-8; 1 Thes 4:13-18 [13-14]; Mt 25:1-13

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time; National Vocation Awareness Week; Daylight Saving Time ends Tuesday: Election Day Thursday: The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Friday: St. Leo the Great Saturday: St. Martin of Tours; Veterans Day