SAINT STANISLAUS PARISH PLEASANT VALLEY, NY NOVEMBER 26, 2017 CHRIST THE KING

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ANNOUNCED MASSES Saturday, November 25 5:30PM Florence Dunn – the Dunn family

Sunday, November 26 8:15AM People of St. Stanislaus Kostka 11:00AM Ella & Charles Fitzpatrick – the Bates family

Monday, November 27 9:00AM Catherine Kulick – Carol Burns

Tuesday, November 28 9:00AM Ursula Maisto – Maria & Fred DeWald

Wednesday, November 29 9:00AM Communion Service

Thursday, November 30 9:00AM Evelyn & John Towers – Maryann Towers

Friday, December 1 9:00AM Ronald Acor – the Detmer family

Saturday, December 2 5:30PM Agnes & Sam Lisy – Ellie Schoomaker

ST. STANISLAUS IS A TITHING PARISH God’s Plan for Giving

In return for the Lord’s generosity, our people returned to His Church the following Information regarding last weekend’s collections will be in next week’s bulletin. Grocery card profits (last week) $147.50

Thank you for your continuing generosity that enables us to continue to serve the people of God.

NEXT WEEK’S SECOND COLLECTION

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

BANNS OF MARRIAGE Michael Anthony Campagna – Caryn Marcia Engel

**BIRTHDAY GREETINGS**

November 26 Laura Cannella, Vincent Donatelli, Deborah Geraci, Joseph Gilli, Matthew Hayes, Anthony Moustakas, Darren Schucker, John Suppa

November 27 John Cassidy, Emilia DeLorenzo, Linda Fasolino, Heather Harmuth, Adam Hoolihan, Stephen Olenik

November 28 William Avezzano, Sondra Cepeda, Scott Cussick, Abigale Davies, Dylan Jimenez, Mary Julia, Kellen Knittel, Brianna Konyn, Karli Leinweaver, Albertina Manzo, Christie Sablinski, Stephanie Thatcher

November 29 Sarah Carbone, Scott Carrick, Austin Dupilka, Michael Gatto, Kristen Gilbert, Randy Greco, Sandra Martinez, David Neziri, Darlene Smith, Kenneth Wallace

November 30 Taylor Cohan, John DiBlasi, Karen Donatelli, Kevin Eckert, Daniella Fanelli, Michele Foriska, Robert Hanke, Daniel Kelly, Ashley McGillicuddy, Megan Pagano, Simone Ramos, Colin Zamow

December 1 Brandon Conde, Kathryn Filiberti, Evan Greco, Jennifer Halstead, Concetta Lozito, Jason Nicoletti, Judith O’Connor, Herb Redl, John Trocino

December 2 David Clark, Laura Deluca, Millie DeProssino, Mercedes Gutierrez, Darren Kochanowski, Donna Lieske

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT First Friday, December 1

There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on December 1 (First Friday) after the 9am Mass for one hour. If you are free from 9:30 -10:30am consider stopping by the church for an opportunity to pray before Jesus. Benediction will be at 10:20 am.

Advent 2017 Open Your Heart

We are very excited to offer a variety of events to enhance our Advent season in preparation for the coming of the Lord!

Our gift this year is a key tag, which will be available during the weekend of December 2/3, as well as a Daily Advent Reflection Booklet: “Open Your Heart” (one per family)

Advent Wreath Making – THIS Sunday, November 26, 3pm

We will once again have our Advent Wreath Special this Sunday, November 26, at 3:00pm. Suggested donation is $5 for the cost of materials.

Adventure to Bethlehem – Saturday, December 9 10am – 3pm

On Saturday, December 9th from 10am to 3pm the children of our parish ages 4 through 11 are invited to participate in a very special program sponsored by the Education Committee of the Parish Council. Using stories, videos, crafts, games, service projects, music, and prayer, the children

will travel with Mary and Joseph as they make their way to Bethlehem during this Advent season. The program will run from 10am until 3pm with parents invited to come back at 2:30 for a closing program. We ask that all children bring their lunches for the day and we will provide drinks and snacks during our time together. We do need the help of those in 6th grade and above to serve as helpers throughout the day. Any

adults who would also like to join us are welcome to help as well. We will have sign up sheets available next week for participants and helpers alike. Please put this event on your calendar now. You won’t want to miss this fun and exciting adventure as we prepare the way of the Lord!

Two Evening “MINI - MISSION” We are using the FORMED format

“Advent” 7:15- 9pm

Tuesday, November 29 – Prepare the Way

Tuesday, December 13 - Watch and Pray / The Gift As we Open Our Hearts, these thought provoking sessions will give us the opportunity to quiet ourselves and to look into the way we all prepare during this holy time.

Each of these will be held in the church, with coffee and cookies at the end. Please RSVP to Nancy Dunn 635-1700 x 12

ANNUAL SENIOR BREAKFAST Always a nice time!

Tuesday, December 12 9:30 – 11 am

Buffet breakfast after 9am Mass Short Video clip: Watch and Pray

We would love to do a cookie swap. Hope you can bring a favorite homemade or store bought cookie or candy to share and take home a lovely variety of treats.

Please RSVP to Nancy Dunn.

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST KING OF THE UNIVERSE

“The Lord sits as King for ever.

The Lord will bless his people with peace. – Psalm 29:10-11

FAITH FORMATION NEWS REMINDER

November 28 & 29 – Classes resume this week!

December 15-16 – Confirmation Lock-in

December 17 – CROSS FFIT/ 7th & 8th grade class

December 26 & 27 – No Class – Christmas break

PTAF/ CROSSFFIT TEEN CLUB Wreath Sale - $20 each

The teen club will once again be selling decorated 22” Christmas Wreaths. We will be taking final orders this weekend, November 25-26. Wreaths will be available

for pickup by the second Sunday in Advent, December 9-10. All profits from the sale will go toward our annual PTAF Conference. Thank you in advance for your support of the teens of St. Stanislaus.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CINNAMON BUN BREAKFAST

Sunday, December 3 The Knights of Columbus will offer their annual cinnamon bun breakfast on Sunday, December 3, after both Masses. The breakfast is free, but a free will offering will be taken. All donations will go directly to the Veterans through the local American Legion.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION December 8

Join us as we celebrate Mary’s conception, free from sin. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be offered:

Thursday, December 7 – 5:30pm Friday, December 8 – 9am & 7pm

MASS WITH CARDINAL DOLAN Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, our submission deadline for this bulletin was before the Mass with Cardinal Dolan. See next week’s bulletin for more information.

CAN YOU HELP? We need 10-12 people (adults, teens, accompanied children) to make a commitment to help us decorate the Church for Christmas immediately following the 11am Mass on December 24th. We are only asking for an hour of your time! If you are willing to commit to helping us, please call the Parish office ASAP.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR LUTHERAN CARE RESIDENTS

Each year The Lutheran Care Center looks to provide gifts for its residents – especially those who have no family.

The following UNWRAPPED items are suggested: MEN: Clothing (sizes L-2X), Sports figurines/pictures, toiletries, electric razors WOMEN: Clothing (sizes M-2X), NEW costume jewelry including large face watches, perfume, toiletries MISCELLANEOUS: CDs, Radios, word puzzle books, pictures, coffee table books, socks/slippers

PLEASE NO used items, NO jigsaw puzzles, NO lap robes/blankets, and NO hats/gloves

Bin will be in Hall vestibule for collection

This facility, within our parish boundaries, is served by our priest, deacon and many volunteers and holds a special place in our hearts. Please consider giving to these, your fellow parishioners.

Due by Sunday, December 9

HEALING MASS December 5, 2017

A healing Mass, with free flow of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at St. Kateri Tekakwitha parish. Guest Celebrant will be Fr. Tom Kreiser, formerly of St. Columba and currently serving at Sacred Heart in Monroe. Praise and worship begin at 7pm, followed by Mass at 7:30. Individual prayers for healing follow the Mass. For more information please contact Pat or Joe at (845) 440-3519.

FIRST SATURDAY CLUB The First Saturday Club will be held on Saturday, December 2 at St. Mary’s in Wappingers Falls. The Rosary will be said at 11:30am followed by Mass at 12:00pm. A luncheon provided by the host parish will follow the Mass. For more information contact JoAnn at 462-3186 or Elizabeth at 454-2340.