Sacred Heart Saint Francis

301 Ann Street • Newburgh, NY 12550 sacredheart.newburgh@verizon.net

145 Benkard Avenue • Newburgh, NY 12550 sain rancisnewburgh@gmail.com

Parish Staff

Rev. William Damroth, PastorRev. John Antony, Parochial Vicar Msgr. Peter Tran Van Phat, Re red Lawrence Kawula, Deacon Peter R.C. Haight, DeaconJohn Hanley, Deacon Jack Seymour, Deacon Rest in PeaceSister Alba Danese, FMI, Pastoral Assistant Sister Anna Sasso, FMI, Pastoral AssistantSister 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) & 12:00 noon

Confessions

Saturday 3:00 3:45 pm

Holy Days As announced

March 7, 2021

Phone: 845 561 2264 • Fax: 845 562 7144

SAINT MOTHER TERESA OF CALCUTTA

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

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

Founded 1912 Founded 1909

Padre’s Corner March 7, 2021 Third Sunday of Lent

“Catholic Singer Engelbert Humperdinck Gives Touching Tribute To Late Wife Aleteia / J P Mauro / 2-12-21

The English crooner said his wife was anointed with water from Lourdes before she died.

Famed English singer Engelbert Humperdinck has reportedly lost his wife to a battle with COVID-19. The 84-year old Catholic crooner thanked his fans for their prayers before giving a touching tribute to his wife, Patricia. Humperdinck announced on social media that he and his wife had become infected with COVID-19 earlier this year. Crux reported February 5 that Patricia had been “hit pretty hard” by the illness. Patricia, who had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for almost a decade, reportedly stopped eating and drinking after contracting coronavirus. In a bid for spiritual support, Engelbert asked for prayers: “I’m sure God will send the right message and the right angels and the right people over to put their hands on her. Please help with prayer. That’s the most important thing,” Humperdinck wrote. Two days later, Crux reported Patricia’s passing. Through the pain of loss, Humperdinck’s words reflected the singer’s Catholic faith. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to well-wishers who supported Patricia with prayers in her final hours. Englebert went on to write a touching tribute to his wife, who he said received last rites from their nephew, Fr. Paul. A beautiful reflection The full text was posted to Instagram, with a picture of the couple. In his tribute, he noted that Patricia was anointed with water from the fountains at Lourdes before she died: “Our family is heartbroken over the loss of my darling wife. Last night she slipped away softly, as if by God’s clockwork…” He continued, “She was surrounded by our children, Louise, Jason, Brad, with Scott on FaceTime…Her earthly limitations no longer hold her down as she is freely running the glorious gardens of Heaven, reunited with so many loved ones. We prayed as a family, blessed her with the water from Lourdes and off she went…ushered into the arms of Jesus with help from the generous heart filled prayers from all around the world.” Independent Catholic News reports that Humperdinck’s family has long held a strong connection to Lourdes. In the 1980s his daughter, Louise Dorsey, took part in the Hosanna House and Children’s Pilgrimage Trust’s (HCPT) Easter pilgrimage to Lourdes. The following year his son Scott went as well. The family have been regular attendees and contributors ever since. Phil Sparke, Chief Executive of HCPT, was quick to offer condolences from the Lourdes shrine. He wrote: “We were very sad to learn of the death of Patricia last Friday.” He added: “I have written to the family to express the condolences of the HCPT family, and Patricia and the family will be included with all our prayer intentions at Mass this Sunday by HCPT’s Trust Chaplain.”” PONDERINGS FROM FATHER BILL Father Paul John recently died at the age of seventy. He was a parochial vicar at a parish in Bronxville, at Saint Joseph’s in Westchester County. He joins in eternity a number of other priests in the Archdiocese of New York who have perished of this dreaded disease over the past year, spread throughout the world by a humanity in turmoil. Those of no hope would cast off this human problem as an end in itself. Bury the body and throw some dirt on the casket as it is lowered into the ground. The Christian perceives life and death, however, through a different lens. Death is not an ending, but a beginning to everlasting life. The worldwide culture in these modern times is increasingly secular, in deep contrast from even a few decades ago. I have seen dramatic changes since my first foray into Newburgh 1996-1998 at Sacred Heart. To see athletes and singers of the past bring their Catholic faith into the present is quite refreshing for all to see, as these entertainers as an example remind us that the stark realities of existence end in true hope not emptiness. Heaven opens up the doors to see not just God, but all of our loved ones and spouses once again. A comforting thought to embrace. Father Bill

SACRED HEART SECOND COLLECTION SECURITY & SAFETY

SAINT FRANCIS

Monday, March 8 9:00am Joseph Barsotti By The Walker Family

Sacred Heart-St Francis Weekly Collection February 27 & 28, 2021

1st Collection $8,236 2nd Collection $1,825 TOTAL $10,061

Monday, March 8 7:00am Communion Service 12:00pm Charlie Messina By Parish Family

Tuesday, March 9 9:00am Frank Ceriello (Health & Blessings) By Tom & Des

Tuesday, March 9 7:00am Communion Service 12:00pm Barcia/Benson Families By Estate of Ida Barcia

Wednesday, March 10 9:00am Domenick Colotti By Family

Sacred Heart Mass Attendance February 27 & 28, 2021

5:30 74 10:00 116 12:00 67

TOTAL 257

Wednesday, March 10 7:00am Communion Service 12:00pm Our Country By

Thursday, March 11 9:00am Mary Foster By A Friend

Thursday, March 11 7:00am Communion Service 12:00pm Barcia/Benson Families By Estate of Ida Barcia

Friday, March 12 9:00am Joseph Gilbert By Angela Gilbert

Saint Francis Mass Attendance February 27 & 28, 2021

4:00 121 8:30 82 1:30 85

TOTAL 288

Friday, March 12 7:00am Communion Service 12:00pm Mary Hoffman (35th Anniv) By Nick & Helene Stagliano

Saturday, March 13 9:00am Charlie Messina By Parish Family 5:30pm Deceased Members of the Weeks Family By Pat Porvaznik

Mass Intentions for This Weekend March 6 & 7, 2021 Sacred Heart 5:30pm Lawrence Porvaznik Mary N. Casillo (14th Anniv) 10:00am Anna Chiara & Luigi Buda & Deceased Family Members 12:00pm James Fay

Saturday, March 13 4:00pm Margaret Trizinsky (12th Anniv) By Frank, Mark, Susan & Family Charlie Messina By Your Choir Loft Friends

Sunday, March 14 10:00am Nunzio Guerriero By Lorenzo & Filomena Buda and Luisa Romano & Family 12 noon David FitzGerald By Danielle & Luke Barnes & Family

Mass Intentions for This Weekend March 6 & 7, 2021 Saint Francis 4:00pm Linda Jane Hummel All Pray, Penance Reparation to Immaculite Heart of Mary, Conversion of Sinner, World Peace 8:30am Nicholas Stagliano Sr. (27th Anniv)

Sunday, March 14 8:30am Maria Patrocinia DeSousa By 8:30 Choir Members Denise Morgan (Birthday Blessings) By Family

TODAY THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

First Reading: Exodus 20:1-17 Through Moses, God passed on the commandments he wished all people to follow. He tells us not to worship idols or take the name of the Lord in vain. All the laws God gave to us, if followed, would ensure that we could live in peace and harmony with one another as he had planned. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 Paul tells the Corinthians that Christ is the power and the wisdom of God. Although they claimed to possess wisdom, “God’s folly is wiser than men, and his weakness is more powerful than men.” Gospel: John 2:13-25 Jesus went to the temple of Jerusalem to find merchants there selling sheep and doves. He knocked over their tables and drove the animals away. The merchants asked him for a sign that he was authorized to do this. He told them to “destroy this temple (referring to his body) and in three days I will raise it up.” The merchants misunderstood, and did not believe he could rebuild in three days what had taken nearly 50 years to build. Still many believed in him, after seeing the miracles he had performed. Monday 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23 Friday Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14

All Masses are being held in the Main church Our Mass Schedule Remains The Same:

Daily Mass: 9:00am - Sacred Heart – Monday-Saturday 12 noon – Saint Francis – Monday-Friday Weekend Mass: Saturday (vigil) 4:00pm –Saint Francis 5:30pm – Sacred Heart Confession 3:00pm-3:45pm – Saint Francis 4:30-5:15pm Sacred Heart Sunday 8:30 am - Saint Francis 10:00am – Sacred Heart 12 noon – Sacred Heart 1:30pm (Spanish) – Saint Francis

Fellow Parishioners – with the cold and flu season, as well as coronavirus hitting all at the same time, it is imperative that we wear a facial mask while attending both daily mass and the Sunday Liturgy. The CDC has stressed the importance of wearing masks to curb the spread of the virus. Remember the mask is to cover your face and not be pulled down on your chin and bring hand sanitizer for your own personal use. Please let’s work together to keep one another safe during these uncertain times. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and God Bless us all. WEEKLY OFFERINGS You may continue to mail your weekly envelopes 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.

Calling All Animal Lovers.. Please Help Us. Are you looking for a “Lent Project” that may be close to your heart?.. THIS IS IT!! Are you looking for an easy hands-on “Children’s Lent Project”? THIS IS IT!! Our Little Furry Ministry is in much need of any helpful pet supplies… they can use pet food, pet toys, old blankets, bleach, paper towels, sponges, or basically, anything that you think would be helpful. And of course, monetary donations are always greatly appreciated. Just one can of pet food, or one bag of pet food, or one dollar each Sunday during Lent will make a big difference in the lives of these helpless animals. THANK YOU!

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.

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, 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, Capt Matthew Stark, Army, Jonathan Stagliano – Master at Arms Navy. If you know of someone deployed overseas,please let us know.

SACRED HEART DONATIONS FOR MARY’S HOPE - We are very much in need of Cereal, Hamburger Helper, Rice-A-Roni, Canned Vegetables and Fruit, Spaghetti & Sauce, Tuna, Complete Pancake Mix & Syrup, Mashed Potatoes in a box, Rice in 1lb packages, Gravy, Stuffing, Pasta in a can, Baked Beans, Tomato and Chicken Noodle soup. We also need plastic bags (yellow or white) and paper bags with handles. Please note: we cannot give out expired food to our clients. Please bring donations to Sacred Heart church. Thank you for your continued generosity.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Vincenza Secor, Aaron Stagliano, Maureen Kelly, Anne McClellan, Donnie Ruckdeschel, Bobbi Hull, Paul Neugebauer, Catherine Fossella, Julia Vecchio, Gloria Presutti, Tom Marino, Maverick Coolidge, 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, Jean Mendoza, Michelle Ryan, Jamel Issa, Patricia Rifenburgh, April Carlyon, Margaret Juliano, Erin Garvey, George Sarvis, Guiseppe Gagliardo,Teresa Centeno, Cindy Cerone, Rebecca Pacella, Janie Favoino, Bea Gruini, Carol Bourdage, Sharon Mendoza-Lindenauer, Joyce Diaz, Peyton Flaig, Maurena Luzzi, Arlene Sheridan, John Raszcewski, Giovanna Garrison, Jessica Pearson, Marie Cronin, Austin Galvin, Adele Esposito, Ramon Piniero, John Horos, Erica Bush, John Bush, Jeff Beck, Karen Hanley, Richard Messina, Thomas Krauss, John Horos, Matthew Campora, Kim Geisinger, Timothy Hale, Edward Lastowski Sr., John Tumminia, Edward Brian, Kiernan Widmark, Marie Napoliello Louis, Sue & Tony Beck, Chris Bush, Bethany Bush, Kayla Bush, Barbara Peluso, Doug Pedrick, Ray Shepard, Frank Ceriello Please call the rectory (561-2264) to add / delete names from this list THANK YOU FROM CHARLIE MESSINA’S FAMILY Dear Saint Francis & Sacred Heart Parishoners – Our heartfelt thanks go out o all of you who were at the mass, sent a card, and have masses said. You all meant a lot to Charlie. We appreciate all your thoughts and prayers. He will be sadly missed.

Deacon Jack Seymour Food Pantry Hours:

Saturday 8:30am to 12noon Located at Sacred Heart School Gym

240 So. Robinson Avenue, Newburgh, NY

In your goodness please bring JELLY to Church next weekend to be distributed to the less fortunate in our area. If something is on sale and of good value, please feel free to donate that as well. If your child needs volunteer hours, the Food Pantry will coordinate service hours, however, you must pre-register with Curt Bourdage at 845-863-6504. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE – From February 17th through March 28th, please join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting to end abortion. You are also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Newburgh Planned Parenthood For more information contact Wendy Wood at 845-820-4366 or visit the website 40daysforlife.com/Newburgh. LENTEN REGULATIONS Ash Wednesday and Good Friday – Days of Fast and Abstenance (no meat, limit to one meal for Catholics between ages of 18 and 59) All Fridays in Lent – Days of Abstenance (no meat) STATIONS OF THE CROSS Starting Friday, February 19, 2021, and every Friday during Lent, Stations of the Cross will be: 5:30 pm - St.Francis 7:30 pm -- St. Francis (Spanish) UPCOMING TRIPS HOSTED BY FR. BILL EGYPT AND THE GREAT NILE CRUISE November 8 – 18, 2021 Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Memphis, Sakkara...11 days, $3,499 per person GREEK ISLES & PASSION PLAY May 11-21, 2022 Athens, Mykonos, Ephesus, Patmos, Crete, Santorini, Corinth, Munich, Salzburg...11 days...$4,514 per person For more information, see brochures in back of St. Francis Church or at the rectory at Sacred Heart.

FROM THE CARDINAL “On Sunday, March 14th, in all our parishes and in churches throughout the country, we will be collecting you offering for the Catholic Relief Servies. Your generosity to the Catholic Relief Servies facilitates much-needed support and makes a difference for so many around the globe. My gratitude to you, and my prayerful wishes for a blessed Lenten season.” OUR MONTHLY BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS ARE BACK!!! A general Birthday Blessing will be done at all masses this weekend for those celebrating birthdays during the month of March.

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