St. James the Apostle and Our Lady of the Lake/Mount Carmel is a Roman Catholic Parish with the Eucharist as the center of its life. Our mission, as disciples of Jesus Christ, is to build up the Kingdom of God by leading, nourishing and serving the community in Word and Sacrament.

FROM THE DESK OF FR. SZYMON KURPIOS APRIL 15, 2018 Today’s Gospel refers to the Resurrection of the Lord. Two disciples of Emmaus are going to Jerusalem and once there, while explaining how the Lord made himself known to them, the Resurrected Jesus appears in their midst. However, his presence is disconcerting. On one hand, it provokes a great fright to them as they thought they were seeing a ghost. (Lk 24:37). On the other hand, his body pierced by the nails and the spear, is an eloquent testimony that he was the very Jesus, the Crucified one. “Look at my hands and feet and see that it is I myself. Touch me and see for yourselves that a ghost has no flesh and bones as I have” (Lk 24:39).

Lord, show us the light of your face! sings the psalm of today's liturgy. Jesus then opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. It is quite urgent; it is absolutely necessary that the disciples have a clear and profound understanding of the Scriptures. St. Jerome tells us, “Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ”.

Understanding the word of God is not something we can manage privately, or within a gathering of friends or acquaintances. The Lord revealed the meaning of the Scriptures to the Church gathered in that Paschal community presided over by Peter and the other Apostles. They were appointed by the Master so that “repentance and forgiveness in his name would be proclaimed to all the nations”. (Lk 24:47).

Therefore, to be witnesses to the real Christ it is urgent that, in the first place, the disciples learn how to recognize his Passion Scarred Body. An ancient author makes the following recommendation to us: “He, who understands that our Pasch has been sacrificed for him, has also to understand that his life starts when Christ died to redeem us”. Furthermore, the apostle has to intelligently understand the Scriptures, read under the light of the Spirit of truth spilled over into the Church.

May you all have a blessed Easter season!

Readings for this Sunday First Reading: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Second Reading: I John 2:1-5a Gospel: Luke 24:35-48 Jesus appeared to two disciples, though at first, they feared he was a ghost. Jesus ate with them to prove he was not a ghost. He explained that he had fulfilled the prophet’s words about him. He also explained that in his name they must preach doing penance for the forgiveness of sins.

Readings for Next Week

First Reading: Acts 4:8-12 Second Reading: I John 3:1-2 Gospel: John 10:11-18 Jesus speaks of a shepherd working only for pay, with no real concern for the sheep being well cared for. But Jesus is our shepherd and would lay down his own life for all those in his flock. God loves him for his willingness to sacrifice himself for the sake of all God’s children.

ANNOUNCED MASS INTENTIONS

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE

SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2018 8:00AM ANTHONY SCATOLA 7:30PM THERESA BRIDIE MAGGIO

SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2018, THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 8:00AM JOHNNY LAPOLLA 10:00AM DINO MONTELEONE 12:00PM CHARLES ASSELMEYER 5:00PM KAY FLYNN

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2018 7:30 AM FRANK MANCUSO 9:00AM FRANCIS J. ALLEN JR. 7:30PM ELIZABETH AND FRANK BOCCO TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 7:30AM BETTY MACDOUGALL 9:00AM GEORGE KING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018 7:30AM KATA AND JOSEPH RADMAY 9:00AM NICOLE O’BRIEN THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 7:30AM HELEN AND ANGELO SENNO 9:00AM SALVATORE GUADAGNINO FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018 7:30AM (LIVING) DAISY ORDOVEZA 9:00AM BETTY RODDA SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018 8:00AM MAE CUNNIFF 5:00PM EVELYN ENNIS SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2018 8:00AM JOHN REAGAN 10:00AM (LIVING) JOAN KEARSE 12:00PM (LIVING) SR. GABRIEL MIRIAM OBRAZ 5:00PM BEA LEHNING

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE/MT. CARMEL

SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2018 4:00PM JAMES NORUM SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2018, THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 9:00AM CARMELA AND JOHN CALDERONE 11:00AM PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES & OLL/MT. CARMEL 12:30PM RYSZARD MACZKA MASS IN POLISH SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018 4:00PM WILLIAM MCCARTHY SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2018 9:00AM MARY WHALEN 11:00AM KATHLEEN FLYNN 12:30PM BEATA & ZYGMUNT PASTUSZKA 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS IN POLISH

TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON AND A TIME FOR EVERY PURPOSE UNDER HEAVEN

TIME TO BE BORN: BAPTISMS: MICHAEL VINCENT DICAMIO TIME TO HEAL: THOSE WHO ARE ILL: JAMES MURRAY, ARLENE FLOWER, CLAUDIO PENGE, MARTHA BOUCHARD, JACOB SANTORIELLA, MICHAEL DATTERO, MICHELE STAFFORD, RICH SCAMPOLI, RUTH WERNER, TOM LYONS, JOAN O’BRIEN, DOLORES STOUT, CORINE GAMMINO, BRENDAN MAGUIRE, PAM FARMER, BRENDA BURDICK, DAN DIPIERRO, WILLIAM MCGREEVY JR., BARBARA DEAN, JOEL RIVERA, ALYSSA RAMOS, MARY KEENAN, JENNIFER SZCZECHOWIAK, STANLEY MARKOW, ERIC, JOSEPH & CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, MARIA BERTOLI, WILLIAM BIOLSI, GERARD BIOLSI, MARGARET CUNNINGHAM, PATRICIA UPTON, LAWRENCE GILL, JEFF COOK, ROBERT SCHNEIDER, JOHN SPAGNOLI, BARBARA MAHONEY, WILLIE DALBON, MARY BRADY, JACK MARK, STEFANIE FISCHER, SUE PARASCONDA, DOLLY O’DONNELL, LEE MCDONNELL, CHRISTINA SCHUBERT, ANTHONY BATTISTA, JAMES LEUNG, JAMIE RADICE, JOHN GOJCAJ, STEPHEN O’NEILL., BURTON CANN, JOSHUA BRENNAN, JOHN SOLTYSIK, ANNA BULNESO, ARTHUR AND KATHLEEN STANTON, DONNY LANDOLFI, ELFRIEDE RUHLE, SR. GRACE AUGUSTINE, O.P., IWONA MALISZEWSKI, IRENE HUNT, PATRICK BARRETT, JESSIE Z. HUESTIS, TERRY RUYACK, JULIE FORD, T. J. MCMANUS, GERARD KUBIK A TIME TO DIE: THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: HUGH GOLDMAN, WILLIAM W. CHAMPERLAIN A TIME TO LOVE: MARRIAGES FOR THE WEEK: TIME FOR WAR: A TIME FOR PEACE: PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE IN THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY CORY JAMES ESPEJO, JASON TERWILLIGER, ANTHONY SCHNEIDER, PETER MANGO, COREY BERKE.

CELEBRANTS FOR NEXT WEEK

(SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH 5:00PM MSGR. MARTIN 8:00AM MSGR. MARCHITELLI 10:00AM MSGR. MARCHITELLI 12:00PM MSGR. MARTIN 5:00PM MSGR. MARTIN OUR LADY OF THE LAKE/MT. CARMEL CHURCH

4:00PM FR. KURPIOS 9:00AM MSGR. MARTIN 11:00AM FR. KURPIOS 12:30PM FR. KURPIOS (MASS IN POLISH)

STEWARDSHIP IN OUR PARISH

APRIL 8, 2018

SUNDAY COLLECTION $ 13,120.00 REL. ED. BLDG. MORTGAGE $ 1,343.00 (GOLD ENVELOPES)

------------------ TOTAL FOR WEEKEND $ 14,463.00 UPDATED EASTER COLLECTION $ 43,397.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT.

WELCOME TO THE PARISH OF ST. JAMES AND OUR LADY OF THE LAKE / MOUNT CARMEL

Thank you for joining in our Eucharistic celebration. We are glad that you are here with us today, especially if you are a visitor and hope that you will find nourishment for your faith and life here. If you have recently moved into our Parish, please introduce yourself to the priests, deacons and parish staff. You are invited to register in the Parish Office at St. James. Our parish currently has 4,500 registered families and we would be happy to have you join our parish family.

MONDAY NIGHT NOVENA MASS

Each Monday evening, we gather at 7:10pm to pray the Rosary and celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Following Mass, we pray the Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, which affords us an opportunity to pray for our particular intentions and intercessions. All are invited.

RESPECT LIFE GROUP

The Church is called to proclaim the gift of life, to serve life and to promote the culture of life. Life in abundance must be the heart of the new evangelization. Join the Respect Life Group every first Monday for Mass at 7:30pm in the Chapel of Life. The meeting is in the Carriage House after the Mass and Novena. Fr. Adolphus is the moderator.

BONANZA 2018

This week’s two $200 Winners are Valerie Stellon and Peter Feldman

Tickets are $50 each, and all winning tickets are re-entered for subsequent drawings during the year. It is possible to win multiply prizes with the same ticket.

Two $200 prizes are drawn for 40 weeks. Three $2,000 prizes will be

drawn at these events:

•The first was drawn March 26th • St. James Feast in July

• Thanksgiving Eve in November

MEN OF ST. JAMES

The “Men of St. James” come together for prayer and discussion the 2nd and 4th Saturday’s at 7:00AM in the Carriage House. It is a place to re-kindle the fire that may have grown dim in your prayer life. Come and meet other men who are also trying to be faithful Catholic men. For more information, please call Vincent Ricotta at 845-225-5140.

St. James Bereavement Group

The group is open to all men and women who have recently lost a loved one. Bereavement Sessions will begin on Friday, April 13 and run every other Friday until June 22nd. Sessions will be held in the Carriage House from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. Please call Pat DeNota at 845-225-2079 for more information.

MEMORIAL OFFERINGS APRIL 14 TO APRIL 20, 1018

THE SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNING IN THE CHAPEL OF LIFE IS

IN MEMORY OF CARMELA PICCHIONE DONATED BY LOUIS PICCHIONE

THE SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNING IN ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH IS

IN MEMORY OF CHARLES ASSELMEYER DONATED BY KATHLEENASSELMEYER

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MEMORIAL OFFERING PRICES

THE BREAD AND WINE DONATION IS $30.00

THE SANCTUARY CANDLE

DONATION IS $25.00

FLOWER DONATIONS PER ARRANGEMENT ARE $50.00

THE EASTER FLOWERS ADORNING THE ALTARS THIS WEEK IN

ST. JAMES CHURCH, OUR LADY OF THE LAKE/MT. CARMEL,

AND THE CHAPEL OF LIFE, WERE DONATED BY OUR PARISHIONERS IN MEMORY OF A LOVED

ONES OR IN HONOR OF A LOVED ONE.

Children’s Liturgy and Choir

May Crowning on Mother’s Day May 13th

at the 11am Mass in Our Lady of the Lake Church

(Second Grade Students Only)

Director of Children’s Liturgy, Maura Crawford (maura.crawford@stjamescarmel.org)

Director of Children’s Choir, Kim Dumont (k.dumont.88@gmail.com)

ST. SEBASTIAN’S COLUMBARIUM AND TERRACE

217 Niches Purchased 227 Niches Available

110 Cremains have been Interred

The price of a niche is $2,500, which allows you to inter the cremains of two people. We have celebrated Mass at the Altar of our Terrace and Columbarium many times. If you have questions or have been thinking of purchasing a niche, call Donna McCarthy at 845-225-2079 Ext. 105, on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday to schedule an appointment. For those not familiar with a Columbarium, it is a Latin word, which describes a collection of niches to house urns containing, cremated human remains. The niches are usually inscribed with the person’s name and dates of birth and death. They are constructed to serve as permanent resting places for our loved ones in a ‘churchyard’ and landscaped terrace. We pray that this holy ground becomes a final resting place for many of our loved ones.

Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass

SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018 at 2:15 p.m. in St. Patrick’s Cathedral Celebrant will be His Eminence, Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan

Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2018 are invited to attend the Mass. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Pat DeNota in the Parish Office, 845-225-2079 Ext. 102. The closing date to register for the Mass is Monday, May 14, 2018.

In addition to the Mass, couples will receive a certificate celebrating their marriage. Couples who are unable to attend but are celebrating 50 years of marriage can also register with the Parish Office to receive a certificate. Pews will be reserved for Golden Jubilee couples and one guest to provide special assistance if needed. Additional guests will be accommodated in pews outside the reserved section.

St. James the Apostle School 12 Gleneida Avenue - Carmel, NY 10512

845-225-9365 – frontoffice@stjamescarmel.org

Now Registering - 2018-2019 PreK Program

Our PreK program offers the option of a half or full day session for 3 and 4 years old children in a nurturing, spiritual and academic environment. Our options are as follows:

3 Half Days – Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5 Half Days – Monday through Friday

8:30am – 11:30am

3 Full Days – Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5 Full Days – Monday through Friday

8:30am – 2:30pm

Tuition Cost 3 Half Days - $235/month – 5 Half Days - $285/month 3 Full Days - $675/month – 5 Full Days - $725/month

For information regarding Kindergarten through 8th grade registration, please also contact the school office at 845-225-9365.

ST. JAMES GIFT SHOP

Open Sundays from 8am to 1pm in the Carriage House

Come and look at the new selection of gifts and cards; items for Holy Communion and Confirmation; rosary beads and books. Support your parish and shop local! Thank you for your past support! Call Theresa at 845-278-8033 if you have questions or would like to volunteer at the Gift Shop.

2018-2019 Religious Education Registration

Early Bird Registration April 2nd to June 15th

Register now to secure the discounted pricing!

*Please Note Some Changes for this Year

*Classes will no longer be offered at the Our Lady of the Lake Site.

*Class times have also been adjusted and there is now an additional Tuesday option for Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5.

*Eighth Grade will meet twice a month on Thursdays. Early Bird Fees from April 2nd to June 15th Regular Fees after June 15th $200 for one child $230 for one child

$230 for two children $260 for two children $260 for three or more $290 for three or more

*Communion Preparation Fee: Additional $30 plus the Registration Fee, per child

*Confirmation Preparation Fee: For One Child $100 Early Bird Fee or $130 Regular Fee, and $60 per additional child if registering more than one child.

*1st Grade Home Prep: Early Bird Fee - $40 for one child, and $25 per child if registering more than one child

*1st Grade Home Prep: Regular Fee - $50 for one child, and $30 per child if registering more than one child

Class Days and Times

Grades 2-5: Saturdays 8:00am to 9:30am or 10:00am to 11:30am Tuesdays 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Grades 6-7: Mondays or Wednesdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Grade 8: Thursdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm (2 sessions per month 1st & 3rd weeks or 2nd & 4th weeks)

First Grade will continue to be a Home Preparation Program.

For questions call the Religious Education office at 845-225-6504 or email at religioused@stjamesapostle.org

Note: starting in May the Religious Education Office Hours will be 3 to 5 PM – Monday through Friday.

St Columbanus Annual Card Party

St. Columbanus Church is having their Annual Card Party on Thursday, April 26th at 7:30pm hosted by the Rosary Altar Society. Please join them for an enjoyable evening out where you can sit, relax, and be served! There will be light refreshments, table prizes, 50/50, chances to win fabulous prizes and more! We are located at 122 Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor. For reservations, please call Carol at 845-528-3596 or Betty at 845-737-5159. Admission is only $10 prepaid ($12 at the door). Gather your friends, coworkers, family (adults only) and come enjoy an evening out!

Archdiocesan Hymn Festival

Church of St. Joseph in Somers Monday, April 16, 7-8:30pm

Join fellow choir members and cantors from around the tri-state area in discovering and singing the “hidden gems” of Catholic hymnody as well as beloved favorites. All voices are welcome at this exciting evening of music-making and fellowship!

Suggested donation: $15 For registration: nyliturgy.org/workshops

Contact: liturgy@archny.org or 914.968.6200, x8177

The Following Items are Needed for our Food Pantry:

Tooth Paste, Bar Soap, Shampoo, Tissues, Napkins, Sponges, Paper Towels,

Dishwashing Liquid, Jelly, Tuna, Cookies, Salad Dressing,

Mayo, Mustard, Ketchup

We do NOT need canned goods at this time.

Please Do NOT bring in out dated products as legally we cannot give them out to people.

Thank you for your past support and

participation in our Food Pantry.

STEPINAC THEATRE PRESENTS RAGTIME - The Musical

Archbishop Stepinac High School

Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens

Book by Terrence McNally

April 27th and 28th at 7PM May 4th and 5th at 7PM

May 6th at 2PM

Tickets are $22 for adults $18 for children under 12

and senior citizens For tickets call 914-946-4800 x 200

Theatre@Stepinac.org www. Stepinac.org

Carmel Fire Department Auxiliary’s

Chicken N Biscuit Dinner Saturday, May 12, 2018

5pm to 7pm

Served with Cornbread Casserole and Green Beans

Ice Cream Bar and Beverages

Adults - $10.00 Children 4 to 12 - $6.00

Children 3 and under free

Route 52 and Vink Drive

Healing Mass

Holy Rosary Church Hawthorne, NY

Monday, April 16, 2018 At 7:30 PM

Msgr. Edward Barry, Celebrant For information call 914-769-0030

UNANNOUNCED MISSION MASSES

DECEASED TIMOTHY BERKE, MICHAEL LOUGHRAN,

ANN WITKOWSKI LIVING

DANIEL MCMANUS

Lake Carmel Fire Department Open House Sunday, April 29 from 10am-2pm

Car extrication demonstration, free refreshments, and giveaways.

All are welcome! Family friendly event.

Planned Parenthood Protest White Plains - April 28 - 9am

Just weeks ago, Planned Parenthood—the nation’s largest abortion chain—announced plans to expand their operations “in all 50 states.” That includes our home state of NY!

Want to do your part to stop Planned Parenthood’s dangerous new agenda? Then come out on Saturday, April 28th for the Third Annual National Day of Prayer and Protest Against Planned Parenthood. Join thousands of pro-lifers across the country, gathering peacefully at Planned Parenthood facilities to educate our communities about their true agenda, speak out for our unborn brothers and sisters, and call on state and federal governments to defund the abortion giant.

Please RSVP at: http://evite.me/j9q5tRjSa9

St. Lawrence O'Toole Parish

will be starting a Chapter of Encourage

Encourage is a Catholic apostolate for parents, friends and family members of individuals with same sex attractions. If you are in need of support: encourageputnam@gmail.com. For questions call St. Lawrence 845-279-2021

Healing Mass

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church LaGrangeville, NY

Tuesday May 1, 2018

Praise and worship begins at 7:00pm; Mass at 7:30pm. Individual prayers for healing follow Mass. The event is sponsored by Spirit Wind Prayer Group of St. Kateri. For details contact Pat or Joe at 845-440-3519.

CASH BINGO

The Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting a Cash Bingo on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the Knights of Columbus, 10 Fair Street in Carmel. Cost of admission is $30. Limited to the 1st 100 people. Doors will open at 1:00 pm and calling will begin at 2:00pm. Proceeds will be donated to the Patterson Chapter for Relay for Life. For details – email Ladieskofc@gmail.com contact Pat or Joe at 845-440-3519.

St. JameS - Save the DateS for May 2018

May 17

Life in the Spirit Seminar

Week of May 21 Clothing Drive to benefit

St. JameS School

May 25 Relay foR life

Luminary VigiL in the Chapel of life

AmericAn cAncer Society

AdditionAl informAtion for these events will be forthcoming.