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 PASTORS’ DESK OCTOBER 29, 2017 Everybody knows the secular holiday of Halloween. But not everybody knows it derives from a holy day, All Saints' Day on November 1, which is followed by All Souls’ Day on November 2.

The root word of Halloween - ''hallow'' - means ''holy.'' The suffix "een" is an abbreviation of "evening." It refers to the Eve of All Hallows, the night before the Christian holy day that honors saintly people of the past. "All Saints is a celebration of the communion of saints, those people we believe are in heaven, through good works and God’s grace".

All Souls' Day is a day to pray for all souls. Among Catholics, prayers are offered for those in purgatory, waiting to get into heaven.

More than a thousand years ago in Ireland and Britain, a common custom of Christians was to come together on the eve of the feast of All Hallows Day to ask for God's blessing and protection from evil in the world. Often, they would dress in costumes of saints or evil spirits and act out the battle between good and evil around bonfires. That's the source of the modern observance of Halloween.

The Christian concept of the importance of the individual soul underlies All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, which are observed worldwide primarily in the Catholic and Anglican traditions. The ''Dia de los Muertos,'' or ''day of the dead,'' in Latin countries keeps alive some of the tradition of honoring souls of the dead. "All Hallows was considered a time when evil could manifest itself". "We do believe in the visible and the invisible. There is good and there is evil. There is invisible evil and invisible good. It’s an acknowledgement of that existence."

In the Catholic Church, November 1 is a holy day of obligation, when all Catholics are expected to attend Mass. Our Masses in St. James Church are October 31 at 7:30pm, November 1 at 7:30am, 9:00am, Noon and 7:30pm, and a Mass in Polish at Our Lady of the Lake at 7:30pm.

Readings for this Week - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Exodus 22:20-26 - This passage enjoins all to adhere to specific religious and social laws. It urges all to act with justice and compassion towards others. Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10 -Paul praises the Thessalonians for receiving the word of God so eagerly and totally. Word of their faithfulness has spread throughout Macedonia and Greece. Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40 - Matthew recounts the incident in which a lawyer, seeking to entrap Jesus, asks, “Teacher, which commandment of the law is the greatest?”

Readings for Next Week

First Reading: Malachi 1:14b—2:2b, 8-10 Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13

Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12

ANNOUNCED MASS INTENTIONS

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017 8:00AM NEETHU AND SILAS JOSEPH 5:00PM ST. JUDE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2017 8:00AM MARGUERITE PATTERSON 10:00AM JANE VERINI 12:00PM DENNIS BOSCO MCDAID 5:00PM ANN O’SULLIVAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2017 7:30AM KAREN BEVILACQUA 9:00AM MARIAN HAYES 7:30PM SAL AMORE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2017 7:30 AM RICHARD MAYHEW 9:00AM JOHN KNIGHT 7:30PM VIGIL MASS, THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017, ALL SAINTS DAY 7:30AM MARY PESOLA 9:00AM CALDERONE, HUGHES & PALATTELLA FAMILIES NOON MATTHEW LAMB 7:30PM DECEASED DOMINICAN SISTERS OF HAWTHORNE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017, ALL SOULS DAY 7:30AM MARIO DEMARCO 9:00AM SEAMUS & KEVIN CALLAGHAN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2017, FIRST FRIDAY 7:30AM UNA MURRAY & BYRNE & KEVIN MURRAY SR. 9:00AM VINCENT CIOFFI SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 8:00AM MARY PESOLA 5:00PM GREICO & TREGLIA FAMILY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017 8:00AM PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES &OLL/ MT. CARMEL 10:00AM ANDREW PAUL 12:00PM JOSEPH MCGOWAN 5:00PM HUGH AND EVELYN ENNIS

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE/ MOUNT CARMEL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017 4:00PM ROSE CAMPAGNA SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2017 9:00AM PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES & OLL/MT.CARMEL 11:00AM JENNIFER RACIOPPO 12:30PM BRONISLAW STEFANICKI (MASS IN POLISH) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017, ALL SAINTS DAY 7:30PM ZA ZMARLYCH, KTORZY ODESZLI W TYM ROKU THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017, ALL SOULS DAY 7:30PM DECEASED MEMBERS, POLISH COMMUNITY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 4:00PM MARGARET RYAN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017 9:00AM RANDY BRADLEY 11:00AM CLIFFORD AND LOUISE OSTER 12:30PM PAVEL KOIS (MASS IN POLISH)

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

TIME TO BE BORN: BAPTISMS FOR THE WEEK: AIDAN ABREU, JAH GANTT, JAKE WHEELER, SARAH WHEELER, CLARA DOELL, EVELYN NAVOLANIC, MCKENZIE DEITZ, ALEXA FOX TIME TO HEAL: THOSE WHO ARE ILL: NANCY DUGAN, MIKE SCHMIDT, WILLIE DALBON, MARY GABRIEL, JENNIFER JOHNSON, DENNIS CARABALLO, PATRICIA VERSEA, RANDY WACHTER, AL CANONICO, MARIE DIDONATO, KEN HURLEY, LOUIS LEONARDI, PAUL MCSWEENEY, MARK LEON HALL, SHARON GUNTHER, JAMES MURRAY, KATHERINE & ARTHUR STANTON, ARLENE FLOWER, CLAUDIO PENGE, MARTHA BOUCHARD, JACOB SANTORIELLA, MICHAEL DATTERO, MICHELE STAFFORD, RICH SCAMPOLI, RUTH WERNER, 5 YEAR OLD JOSEPH BARBARINO GIORDANO, 8 YEAR OLD KENNEDY FINNEY, 3 YEAR OLD CHRISTOPHER RICE, 7 YEAR OLD DILLON, 11YEAR OLD REBECCA TOLEDO, ANTHONY, TOM, JIMMY MULLIGAN, TOM LYONS, JOAN O’BRIEN, DOLORES STOUT, A.J. PALATTELLA, CORINE GAMMINO, BRENDAN MAGUIRE, PAM FARMER, BRENDA BURDICK, DAN DIPIERRO, VERONICA BYRNE, WILLIAM MCGREEVY JR., BARBARA DEAN, MARYANN COYLE, JOEL RIVERA, ALYSSA RAMOS., MARY KEENAN, JENNIFER SZCZECHOWIAK, STANLEY MARKOW, 14 YEAR OLD JOSHUA BRENNAN, ERIC, JOSEPH & CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, MARIA BERTOLI, WILLIAM BIOLSI, GERARD BIOLSI, MARGARET CUNNINGHAM, PATRICIA UPTON, LAWRENCE GILL, JEFF COOK. LEE MCDONNELL A TIME TO DIE: THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: MARY GRAY 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.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

3RD ANGELA GRACE BRAINARD AND ROBERT BECKER

Save the Dates: Saturday, December 2

Altar Rosary Christmas Bazaar

Sunday, December 3 Christmas Concert

Treasure House Corral 2:30pm St. James Church

STEWARDSHIP IN OUR PARISH

OCTOBER 22, 2017

SUNDAY COLLECTION $ 13,863.00 GOLD ENVELOPES $ 1,220.00 (REL. ED. BLDG., DEBT REDUCTION) ----------------- TOTAL $ 15,083.00 SECOND COLLECTION MISSION SUNDAY $ 3,162.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY.

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.

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 or just to meet other men who are also trying to be faithful Catholic men. For more information, please call Deacon Art, 845-803-3699 or Deacon Scott, 914-364-3551

BONANZA 2017

This week’s winners are:

Colette Calderon and Mary McGlasson

Cost is $50.00 per Ticket

We draw two tickets per week for $200 each from now through Thanksgiving.

The third $2,000 prize will be drawn after the Special 7:30pm Mass on the

Eve of Thanksgiving.

All Winning tickets are re-entered for subsequent drawings during the year, so it is possible to win multiply

prizes with the same ticket.

Tickets are available in the Parish Office or School!

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.

SEPARATED AND DIVORCED MINISTRY

The Separated and Divorced Ministry of St. James and Our Lady of the Lake/Mount Carmel is a support group for those who have experienced loss or rejection through separation or divorce. Our meetings are open to all men and women of the community. Meetings are in the Carriage House on the 1ST and 3RD Fridays of each month from 7:30PM to 9:00PM. For more information call Dennis at 845-612-9720.

MEMORIAL OFFERINGS FOR OCTOBER 28 TO NOVEMBER 3

THE SANCTUARY CANDLE BURING IN OUR LADY OF THE LAKE/ MT. CARMEL

IS IN APPRECIATION FOR ALL PRAYERS AND SUPPORT FOR OUR MOM, VERONICA BYRNE.

GOD ANSWERED OUR PRAYERS AND PETITIONS. WE ARE GRATEFUL THAT MOM IS BEING CARED

FOR IN ROSARY HILL HOME.

DONATED BY DONNA AND MIKE MCCARTHY

Memorial Offerings

As we do not have any Mass Intentions available for this year, may we suggest that you memorialize or honor your loved ones with one of the following weekly donations:

Sanctuary Candle $25.00 Bread and Wine $30.00

Flower Arrangement $50.00

Please call the Parish Office for details.

ST. JAMES ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY

All women of St. James & Our Lady of the Lake are invited to learn more about the Altar Rosary’s role in our parish.

Please join us at our next meeting on Thursday, November 9th. We meet at 7PM in the Chapel of Life for Recitation of the Rosary and Benediction, led by Msgr. Martin. We will begin our meeting at 7:30 pm in Doherty Hall. Come and hear about our future events including our plans for our Annual Christmas Bazaar. Refreshments will be served. Any questions, please contact Barbara Howard, at 914-980-7122.

ST. SEBASTIAN’S TERRACE AND COLUMBARIUM

214 Purchased - 236 Niches Still Available 109 Cremains 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.

CELEBRANTS NOVEMBER 4 & 5, 2017

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE

5:00PM MSGR. MARCHITELLI 8:00AM FR. KURPIOS 10:00AM MSGR. MARTIN 12:00PM MSGR. MARTIN 5:00PM FR. KURPIOS OUR LADY OF THE LAKE/MT. CARMEL

4:00PM MSGR. MARTIN

9:00AM MSGR. MARCHITELLI 11:00AM MSGR. MARCHITELLI 12:30PM FR. KURPIOS

COME ADORE THE LORD WITH US

First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel of Life, November 3rd , starting 5:00PM.

Benediction will take place at 9:45 PM.

St. James the Apostle School Offering Children, the Best in Catholic

Education since 1954 Why Should You Choose St. James the

Apostle School for your Child's Education?

Our purpose is to integrate our Catholic beliefs into the spiritual, educational, physical and social development of the students. We are very proud of our school family. Recognizing that ours is a partnership with parents, we ensure an environment where each individual has worth and deserves respect and dignity. Excellence in our school is the result of the commitment of time, effort and funds, which is shared by teachers, parents and the parish. St. James the Apostle School challenges students to develop academic excellence and inspires spirituality based on Gospel values, which give their lives passion and purpose. Clergy, administrators, teachers and parents are committed to the growth of the school and its active role in the community. All students are taught in a faith-based environment that instills self-discipline, respect for themselves and others, as well as responsibility.

Our Pre-K program offers the option of a full day or half-day program for three and four-year olds in a nurturing, spiritual and education environment. The program consists of academic skill in preparation for Kindergarten, as well as religion, arts and crafts, circle time, story time and playtime. We also offer an after-school program for our full day Pre-K Program. Our full day Kindergarten is a complete academic program. The Kindergarten program also includes weekly classes in physical education, art, music and library. For further information regarding our school, please contact the school office at 845-225-9365.

St. James School Scholarship Fund Please consider donating to our Scholarship Fund, which will allow us to provide support to families in need so that their children can receive a Catholic Education at St. James the Apostle School. If you would like to make a donation please contact Joanne Mascia at 845-225-9365 x 119.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE GIFT SHOP

The Gift Shop is in need of a few more volunteers to ensure we are able to keep the gift shop open every Sunday. Please consider signing up to volunteer. It’s easy and fun as well as a great way to get involved with the parish and meet new people. The schedule is flexible and based only on your availability. Please stop by the Gift Shop any Sunday between 8am-1pm. For more information please call Theresa at 845-278-8033. Thank you!

SAVE THE DATE - OPEN HOUSE ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE GIFT SHOP

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2017

The St. James Gift Shop will be hosting its Annual Advent and Christmas Open House on Sunday, November 12, 2017 between 8:00am and 1:30pm. Come and see our fine collection of Advent and Christmas gifts and items, including Advent candles and wreaths. Refreshments will be served. Please call Theresa at 278-8033 if you have questions.

St. James the Apostle School

Substitute Teacher Needed

Must be New York State Certified

Contact 845-225-9365 for further information.

KOC Cash Bingo

The Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting a Cash Bingo on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at the Knights of Columbus, 10 Fair Street in Carmel. Cost of admission is $40. Limited to the 1st 100 people. Doors will open at 5:00 pm and calling will begin at 6:00pm. For payment details – email Ladieskofc@gmail.com

St. James Parenting Group

Parents or grandparents of infants, toddlers and preschool children are welcome! Our goal is to share ideas and grow in our faith as parents and guardians of God’s children. All sessions are Thursday mornings: 9:45 to 11AM in the lower level of Our Lady of the Lake Mount Carmel Church. $5.00 per family includes coffee, tea, snack, juice, and a craft for the kids. All families are welcome, please stop in and join us. No prior registration is required. Call Monica Marsich at 225-9570, or Stephanie Nix at 225-4250.

Three to Get Married

You, Your Fiancé and God

Oct 27-29 2017 St Patrick’s Old Cathedral

The Hugh Center, 32 Prince St., NYC

As you plan your wedding, take a weekend for yourselves to plan your marriage. This day program satisfies the Pre-Cana requirements for the Archdiocese of New York. Offered by Legionaries of Christ priests and Regnum Christi NY Tri-State

For more information, visit regnumchristinyctnj.org or call 914-244-3685

CURSILLO WEEKEND

For over 60 years the Cursillo Movement has been helping Catholics bring about change in themselves and the world around them.

The next Women’s Weekend is Nov. 16-19, 2017 at Mount Alvernia in Wappingers, a Franciscan Retreat Center. The weekend begins on Thursday evening at 7PM and ends on Sunday afternoon.

To register, please call Don McDonnell at 845-225-8680, or John DeJulio at 914-522-4733, or Karen Tunney at 845-742-3255.

OUR CURRENT ONLINE GIVING PROVIDER, PARISHPAY, HAS BEEN ACQUIRED BY

LITURGICAL PUBLICATIONS

All current ParishPay accounts will be transitioned to WeShare, which is LPi’s online giving platform. You do not need to do anything for this transition process. Your information will be transferred electronically following the strictest security protocol. LPi’s system is PCI Level 1 Compliant Certified: the toughest security for online transactions. Once the transition is complete, you will receive more information about how to login and manage your account on WeShare. We are grateful those who participate in online giving and encourage others to sign up. For information call LPi at 800-950-9952, and ask for WeShare customer service.

Healing after Abortion

Do you know someone who is carrying the grief of a past abortion? There is help and hope available, and the pain and sorrow of abortion need not endure for a lifetime. “Days of Prayer and Healing” offer the opportunity to experience the love and mercy of God and to heal the wound of abortion. The upcoming “Days of Prayer and Healing” will be held on the following Saturdays: November 11th, and January 27th. For location and confidential registration, or to talk to a Sister, please call the Sisters of Life at (866)-575-0075 (toll free) or email hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org. Days of Prayer and Healing for Men – to register or for information for men please call Lumina at 877.586.4621 or Lumina@postabortionhelp.org

Healing Mass

A Mass for Healing will be celebrated at Holy Rosary Church in Hawthorne on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 7:30pm. Fr. Vincent Druding will be the celebrant. Sponsored by the Mother of God Prayer Group. 914-769-0030.

Healing Mass

Healing Mass, with a free flow of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, will be held Tue. Nov. 7th at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, LaGrangeville.

Guest Celebrant will be Monsignor Joseph Martin, original Parish Mission Team leader, pastor at St. Mary's Fishkill and currently serving at St. James in Carmel. Praise and Worship begins at 7:00pm; mass at 7:30. Individual prayers for healing follow Mass. The event is sponsored by Spirit Wind Prayer Group. All are welcome to attend. Weather cancellation on WHUD Storm Center 100.7 FM. Details contact Pat or Joe at 845-440-3519

Children’s Liturgy, Choir

and Family Mass Schedule

Director of Children’s Liturgy Maura Crawford

(maura.crawford@stjamescarmel.org)

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

Sun. 11-05-17: 10:00am, St. James St. James CYO Mass (CYO Players only)

Sun. 11-19-17: 10:00am, St. James Fourth Grade Family Mass (4th Grade students)

Sun. 12-24-17: 5:00pm, St. James Christmas Eve Children’s Liturgy (All students)

Sun. 01-28-18: 10:00am, St. James Fifth & Sixth Grade Family Mass

Sun. 03-11-18: 10:00am, St. James Scout Liturgy (Boy & Girl Scouts only)

Sun. 04-01-18: 10:00am Mass, St. James Easter Sunday Children’s Liturgy (All students) Sun. 05-13-18: - 11:00am at Our Lady of the Lake Church - (Second Grade students only) May Crowning/Mother’s Day Children’s Liturgy

Emmanuel House

Annual “Beacon of Light” Benefit Gala & Auction

Come Join Us for a Fun-Filled Evening of Dinner, Drinks, Music and

Silent & Live Auctions!

Wednesday November 1st – 6-9pm Marco’s Jager Haus Restaurant in Mahopac

Your Support Will Help Our Moms & Moms-to-Be who are in Crisis Due to

Unplanned Pregnancies to take care of their Babies & Families by

Receiving Much-Needed Outreach Services and Resources.

For info, call Executive Director Mrs. Rita McSweeney O’Brien at

914-393-7208

Drug Crisis Support Group

Drug Crisis in Our Backyard is pleased to offer the Spotlight on Recovery support group, an interactive forum for family support and education. We have guided recurring meetings where parents and families can get information and support in dealing with problems with drug abuse and addiction in their homes. Visit www.drugcrisisinourbackyard.com/spotlight-on-recovery