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Rev. William Damroth, Pastor Msgr. Peter Tran Van Phat, Parochial Vicar (re red) Lawrence Kawula, Deacon Peter R.C. Haight, Deacon John Hanley, Deacon Jack Seymour, Deacon Rest in Peace Sister Alba Danese, FMI, Pastoral Assistant Sister Anna Sasso, FMI, Pastoral Assistant Sister Laura Urbano, PBVM, Pastoral Assistant

Baptisms Bap. sms are celebrated twice a month. Please arrange for the obligatory prepara on session by calling the Rectory.

Marriage Engaged couples should contact the Rectory at least six months in advance. Diocesan regula� ons require a marriage prepara� on program for all couples.

Mass Schedule Saturday ------------------------------------------ 5:30 pm Sunday ----------------------- 10:00 am & 12:00 noon Monday-Saturday ------------------------------ 9:00 am

Confessions Saturday --------------------------------- 4:30 - 5:15 pm

Mass Schedule Saturday ------------------------------------------4:00 pm Sunday ---------------- 8:30 am & 1:30 pm (Spanish) Monday-Friday ----7:00 am (Communion Service)

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Confessions Saturday --------------------------------- 3:00 - 3:45 pm

Holy Days ------------------------------ As announced

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SAINT MOTHER TERESA OF CALCUTTA

The Parish of Born: Anjeze Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, August 26, 1910

Died: September 5, 1997 Canonized: September 4, 2016

Founded 1912 Founded 1909

Padre’s Corner MAY 31, 2020 PENTECOST SUNDAY

This Advice from a priest who spent years in isolation can make your quarantine more bearable Aleteia / Theresa Civantos Barber / May 16, 2020

Reading about the intense loneliness Fr. Walter Ciszek suffered in a Russian prison can help us get through the toughest of days in lockdown. Studying history is worthwhile for so many reasons – to understand the range of human experience and to learn lessons we can apply to the future. But perhaps my favorite reason for studying history is that it makes me deeply grateful for the comforts and privileges of the present. As we enter yet another week of quarantine (I’ve lost count), I find myself reflecting on the life of Fr. Walter Ciszek. If you don’t know his incredible story, Ciszek was a Polish-American Jesuit priest who conducted clandestine missionary work in the Soviet Union between 1939 and 1963. Fifteen of these years were spent in confinement and hard labor in the Gulag, plus five years preceding that in Moscow’s infamous Lubianka prison, where he suffered extreme and psychologically devastating isolation in solitary confinement. Father Ciszek describes his isolation with an appeal to the “cabin fever” that many of us have experience by now. He writes, “Anyone who has ever been ‘cooped up’ in a hotel room for any length of time, or confined to a sickroom or hospital room or dormitory room, knows the feelings that such continued isolation in close quarters can produce.” Left with nothing in the barren cell to occupy his restless mind, Ciszek was forced to turn deeply inward. He was thrown back on his own mind and soul, which at times became a torment: When you are shut off from all outside sources, when you are left alone in solitary confinement with this surging sea of thoughts and memories and questionings and fears that is the human mind, you either learn to control and channel it or you can go mad…Again and again, in the eternal hours of Lubianka [sic], I had nothing to do but go over my past life and future fears with ample time for reflection and questioning.” But his consolation through it all was his abiding faith. He writes, “Above all, I prayed.” He established a regular routine to build each day on prayer: “Very early in my stay at Lubianka, as the endless tedium of solitary confinement began to get to me, I decided to arrange some order and division into the day. I made up for myself what we used to call in the Jesuit houses at home a “daily order.” This part of his story had a big impact on me. Often I feel tempted to let everything slide during this “Groundhog Day” existence we’re living, but some degree of structure greatly helps my mental health. Certainly it is important to take regular “days off” to recuperate, and scale back unnecessary tasks as much as possible to conserve energy. But treating every day like a free-for-all can end up being the opposite of restful and renewing. Keeping to a “daily order” is key to happiness during this time. Ciszek’s routine, while simple, inspires me with it focus on prayer. His daily routine consisted of the following: ”As soon as we were awakened in the morning, I would say the Morning Offering. After the morning trip to the toilet and wash-up, I would put in a solid hour of meditation. After breakfast, I would say Mass by heart – that is, I would say all the prayers, for of course I had no way actually to celebrate the Holy Sacrifice. I said the Angelus morning, noon, and night as the Kremlin clock tolled the hours over Red Square a few blocks from Lubianka Street. At noon, I would make an examination of conscience as suggested by St. Ignatius in his Spiritual Exercises. Each afternoon, I said three rosaries – one in Polish, one in Latin, and one in Russian – as a substitute for my breviary. I would make another examine before going to bed at night, and also prepare the points for my next morning’s meditation. Occasionally, too, I would chant hymns in Polish or Latin or English.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

SACRED HEART SECOND COLLECTION SAINT FRANCIS Monday, June 1 9:00am By

Nothing to report – Masses canceled by Archdiocese due to Coronavirus Sacred Heart-St Francis Weekly Collection 2020

1st Collection $ 2nd Collection $ TOTAL $

Monday, June 1 7:00am Communion Service 12:00pm By

Tuesday, June 2 9:00am By

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Wednesday, June 3 9:00am Antonette Bartolone By Angela Gilbert

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Today

PENTECOST SUNDAY

First Reading: Acts 2:1-11 On the feast of Pentecost, the disciples were gathered together when suddenly tongues of fire rested upon them, and they were filled with the Holy Spirit. They began to speak in many tongues; those who heard them were filled with amazement. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 Paul tells the Corinthians that each possesses different gifts and performs different ministries, but each works for the common good in Christ Jesus. Gospel: John 20:19-23 Jesus appears to the apostles after his resurrection and bestows upon them the power to forgive sins. Monday Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14; Jn 19:25-34 Tuesday 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18; Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12; Mk 12:18-27 Thursday 2 Tm 2:8-15; Mk 12:28-34 First Friday 2 Tm 3:10-17; Mk 12:35-37 First Saturday 2 Tm 4:1-8; Mk 12:38-44

Weekly Sunday Mass – Please join Fr. Bill for weekly Sunday Mass. Until our churches are able to re-open, Sunday Mass will be posted on Saint Mother Teresa Facebook page (Saint Mother Teresa Parish, Sacred Heart-Saint Francis Churches, Newburgh, NY) at 10:00 am every Sunday.

Please remember the following members of the armed service in your prayers. US Marines, Sgt. C.J. Kozlik - US Army LCDR Thomas O. Mennerich – USN, LCDR Abby K. Mennerich Lorfeld – USN, Keith O’Connor - US Army, Sgt. Anthony Colotti - US Army, Nicholos M. Pisani - US Navy Capt. Bryan Malone - US Army, Airman Matthew Cook - Air Force, PFC.Cory Ray Kretzmer - US Army Sgt Vincent Thurston - US Marines, Pvt Francis Thurston - US Marines, E2 Thomas Pacenza III - USAF Pvt. Haley Pacenza - US Army, Airman Samantha Trappe - Air Nat’l Guard, S/Sgt Grant Drumgold - Air Force M/Sgt Theresa Castellane - Air Force, SPC Patrick D.Ortland - US Army, PFC David Recine Jr. - US Army PFC Matthew F. Lease USMC, If you know of someone deployed overseas,please let us know. WEEKLY OFFERINGS During these difficult times without being able to have our weekly Masses, we kindly ask whatever offerings you are able to make, please mail them to Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta Church, 301 Ann Street, Newburgh, NY 12550 or drop them off in the mailbox located outside the rectory door on the Ann Street side. You can also sign up for the online giving program by clicking on these links: https://stfrancisnewburgh.churchgiving.com/ https://sacredheartnewburgh.churchgiving.com/

A heartfelt thank you for your continued support and generosity to our parish during this unprecedented time. May God continue to bless each and every one of you.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Deacon Peter Haight, Vincenza Secor, Aaron Stagliano, Maureen Kelly, Anne McClellan, Donnie Ruckdeschel, Bobbi Hull, Jim Formato, Paul Neugebauer, Catherine Fossella, Julia Vecchio, Gloria Presutti, Beulah Politi, Tom Marino, Maverick Coolidge, Carol Retuer, Barbara Wolyzyn, Mary Michele Lease, Eliana Rose Mary Valenti, David Vandermast, George Quintyne, Carol Brown, Ariana Cruz, Rina Bozzone, Jaddon Johnson, Eileen Burke, Ken Masten, John Marullo, Joann Fayo-Perry, Kathleen Bachman, Mike Fitzgerald, Samuel Cerone, Jr, Frances Marino, Joan Michalowski, Jean Mendoza, Michelle Ryan, Jamel Issa, Patricia Rifenburgh, April Carlyon, Margaret Juliano, Erin Garvey, George Sarvis, Guiseppe Gagliardo,Teresa Centeno, Cindy Cerone, Patrick Fayo, Jr., Rebecca Pacella, Janie Favoino, Bea Gruini, Carol Bourdage, Sharon Mendoza-Lindenauer, Albert Irwin, Barbara Colurciello, Joyce Diaz, Peyton Flaig, Maurena Luzzi, Mary Leoce, Arlene Sheridan, John Raszcewski, Giovanna Garrison, Jessica Pearson, Marie Cronin, Theresa Dombroski, Austin Galvin, Nancy D’Addio, Lorraine Santacroce, Adele Esposito, Joe Coyle, Ramon Piniero, Please call the rectory (561-2264) to add / delete names from this list Part time Maintenance Assistant The Sisters of the Presentation are currently searching for a Maintenance Assistant to work 2 days a week on their grounds on Presentation Way in New Windsor. The position calls for flexibility for additional time when needed. Must have basic maintenance skills such as painting, repair and outside work. Must work well under supervision. Some heavy lifting is required. Preferred living in proximity to New Windsor. Send resume to: Search Committee, 84 Presentation Way, NY 12553 or email mmurphy@sistersofthepresentation.org For more information call Sr. Margaret Murphy at 845-564-0513 X 123

SACRED HEART DONATIONS FOR MARY’S HOPE - Due to the coronavirus, we are running low on food items. We are very much in need of spaghetti and sauce, chicken and tuna in a can, cereal, rice-a-roni, and hamburger helper. Please note we cannot give out expired food to our clients. Note: With the rectory being closed, please drop off your donations at the convent (next to St. Francis rectory) between 10am-2pm. You can put the food on the porch. If the door is locked, please knock. Thank you for your generosity. The words of St. Francis de Sales bring a sense of serenity to life these days and we hope they will bring some calm to your life too.

BE AT PEACE

By Saint Francis de Sales Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life; rather, look to them with full hope that as they arise. God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely though all things; and when you cannot stand it, god will carry you in His arms. Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same understanding Father who care for you today will take care of you then and everyday. He will either shield you from suffering or will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.

PADRE’S CORNER CONT’D Of course, there is no comparison whatsoever to sheltering in place in comfort and ease within our own homes and Father Ciszek’s grueling years in prison. But the hard-fought wisdom he gained during his extreme isolation has been helpful for me to ponder, inspiring me with his example and putting my minor complaints into perspective. His reference to saying Mass by heart, in particular, calls to mind the separation so many of us have experienced from the sacraments. Like Father Ciszek, we can find joy in spiritually uniting ourselves to the Holy Sacrifice from afar. His system of structuring the day around prayer encourages me to initiate it, although to a far lesser extent. But even a few minutes reading the Divine Office in the morning or meditating at night bring lasting peace. As I write these words in a soft chair, with WiFi, in a home containing plenty of food and entertainments, I feel deeply grateful in a way I probably would not if I did not have Father Ciszek’s example. In saying this, I do not mean to assert that anyone should not feel distressed about the quarantine and the difficulties of the present situation. It’s only natural to feel sad about the many things we are doing without, and I mourn for those things, especially the Mass. Rather, I have found inspiration and hope in focusing on what I do have rather than what I am going without. Fr. Ciszek’s unimaginable suffering and heroism shines before me as a witness when I am tempted to wallow in self-pity, pointing me back to the words of the Eucharistic prayer that I am called “always and everywhere to give [God] thanks.” So I hope to do, even in quarantine.” PONDERINGS FROM FATHER BILL In my early years of the seminary from, starting in 1987, my spiritual reading paths crossed with Father Walter Ciszek. This incredible Jesuit priest died on December 8, 1984 in New York , which was just a few months after receiving my bachelor’s of science business administration degree at the Jesuit institution called Saint Peter’s College in Jersey City, New Jersey. His courageous story encouraged me to weather the storms of seminary life, which often mirrored the pandemic isolations of today while discerning the priesthood. Fr. Bill

Pope Francis’s Prayer to Mary During Coronavirus Pandemic O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm. You, Salvation of Your People, know what we need, and we are sure you will provide so that, as in Cana of Galilee, we may return to you and to feasting after this time of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who has taken upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows to lead us, through the cross, to the joy of the resurrection. Amen. Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial, but deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.

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