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Thank you to all those who attended the Lector and Eucharistic Minister Workshop, presented by Fr. Matthew Ernest, last Sunday.
We are most grateful for all those who serve our parish during our liturgies.
If you are interested in sharing your gifts at St. Mary's as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister or Altar Server, please contact the parish office, or fill out the online form on our website, here. Training is available.
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LEARNING TO PRAY WITH THE SUNDAY GOSPELS
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The final session of The Lenten School of Prayer, led by Fr. Matthew MacDonald, will take place TONIGHT, Tuesday, 28 at St. Columba.All are welcome.
Fr. Matthew MacDonald, Parochial Vicar of St. Columba, Chester and
St. Mary's, Washingtonville will be leading this program on Tuesday evenings throughout Lent, at St. Columba.
All are invited to attend!
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Altar servers needed
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Altar servers are needed for the services during Holy Week.
If you are able to serve, please call the office at 845-496-3730, or email us at: [email protected].
Holy Thursday, Mass at 7:15pm, arrive at 6pm
Good Friday, Service at 3pm, arrive at 2pm
Thank you for your service to the Parish.
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ECCE HOMO
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Prayer and the paschal ministry lenten retreat
Sponsored by: Avila Institute
March 30th-April 1st
Location: Online
With over 50 speakers, this Lenten Retreat will delve into the topics of Prayer, Spiritual Direction, and Spiritual Warfare connecting to the theme of the Passion.
Join Dan Burke, Dr. Anthony Lilles, Johnnette Benkovic Williams, Claire Dwyer, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, Dr. John Bergsma, Fr. Josh Johnson, Fr. Boniface Hicks, Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Fr. Timothy Gallagher, Fr. Donald Haggerty & Fr. Matthew MacDonald for three days of reflection.
Registration is required. Use this link to register for the retreat.
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small groups for lent
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a personal encouter with the power of the gospel
Men and women small groups continue this Saturday, April 1, in the
Religious Education Center.
Men will meet at 7:45am and women at 10am.
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gifts from bethlehem
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olivewood handcrafted from the holy land
A Traditional Art and Livelihood for holy Land Christians
The handicrafts trade evolved as a cultural tradition of Christians in the Holy Land for many centuries. This indigenous form of art has since become an industry of great importance to the local people of the Holy Land who rely on it for livelihood, and to Christian pilgrims from all around the world whose holy pilgrimage can be memorialized for a lifetime in cherished olive wood or mother of pearl souvenirs. The olive wood carving market is the major source of income in the Bethlehem area. More than 65 percent of the income of the community in Bethlehem comes from this work.
In recent years, however, the holy crafts trade has suffered many hardships due to social and economical pressures. Because of a sharp fall in tourism and also as a result of diminishing numbers of craftsmen who leave their traditional trade and emigrate due to the difficult conditions in their homeland, the Holy Land handicraft market is facing serious danger, and so is the Christian community in the Land. Sixty five years ago the Christians represented more than 28% of the total population in the Holy Land, today they are less than 1.5%.The loss of Christians in the land of Christianity’s birth will represent a tragedy of immeasurable proportions for the billions of Christians worldwide.
Thank you for your vital support for a Christian tradition and in protecting this very important culture and industry.
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horizons youth group meets this sunday
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April 2nd in Tetreau Hall following the 6pm Mass.
All teens of the parish are invited to attend. Please bring a friend!
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lenten food drive
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So Far We Have Collected 585 Pounds!Parish Opportunity to Give Alms This Lent:Food Drive for Country Kids Food PantryKeep up the great work!Help us collect 1000 pounds of food this Lent!The Country Kids Food Pantry is grateful for the following:Canned fruits and vegetablesCanned soupsCanned meats, chicken and tunaCanned beansRice and pastaCereal, oatmealPeanut butterPersonal hygiene items, i.e. deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, soapDiapers and wipesAdult protein drinksCollection boxes are located in the church vestibule and at the parish offices.Religious Education families may bring donations to class.
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reconciliation monday
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holy week and easter schedule
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bountiful baskets
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Friday, April 21
Doors open at 5pm, calling begins at 7:30pm.
For more information, contact Gail Erickson at 496-3723.
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in the beginning ... coping with life alone
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Beginning Experience of the Hudson Valley is offering a one-day remote program called In the Beginning…Coping with Life Alone on May 13, 2023 from 9AM to 4:30PM. This is a program for those whose marriage or spousal relationship has ended.
Beginning Experience is a peer ministry and each of us understands the pain, sorrow, and loneliness that results from becoming a single after being part of a couple. During this program, we will address this grief and emotions in a safe and loving atmosphere. Registration is required- call Jim at 845 220 7883 or Denise at 845 325 3147. For more information, visit https://www.beginningexperiencehv.org/.
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DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF OUR PARISH
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St. Mary’s Church history is now posted on the parish website under Welcome to St. Mary’s.
How did we get from the primitive church on East Main Street to the church we have now?
Who is Tetreau Hall named for?
Why isn’t the rectory next to the church?
How did early Catholics fit into this tiny community?
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ST. MARY'S CHURCH HISTORY!
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St. Mary's Little Lambs' Preschool is taking registration for the 2023-2024 school year.
Call today to schedule a tour or for more information!
845-496-7221
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Download the Good Newsroom App Today!
From the NY Arch Diocese:
The Good NewsroomTM was launched to share the good news of the Catholic Church in the NY area. We provide relevant news daily through videos and articles.
Our goal is to help readers and viewers connect with Catholicism, and to help people connect with our content, we now have an app for mobile device use.
Our app is extremely easy to use. The most recent news items will appear on the screen when the app is opened; older items can be accessed by scrolling up. To reach coverage of categories, such as Archdiocesan News, Cardinal Dolan, and Community, tap the menu at the upper left corner of the screen. Navigation is simple to allow access to all of our stories in various formats.
To find our app, simply go to the Apple App Store or to Google Play and search for “The Good Newsroom” and download the app for free. Please note that cellular data rates may apply; connect to Wi-Fi for best results. Turn alerts on to be notified of new stories as they go live.
The Good Newsroom covers a variety of stories from different perspectives, and our communities represent exceptional diversity, all united by the Catholic faith.
In addition to the app, we remain available through this website, thegoodnewsroom.org, and our social media channels – Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter – all of which are updated several times per day. Follow The Good Newsroom on these social channels to start receiving all of our updates.
Thank you to everyone who has written to us with comments, tips, and notes of encouragement. You can always reach us using the Contact Form on our website or email us directly, at [email protected].
Please help us spread the good news about the release of The Good Newsroom app by sharing it with family and friends. And, keep us in your prayers as we continue to do this important work. Thank you again for all of your support.
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PLEASE CHECK THIS WEEK'S BULLETIN FOR OURPARISH'S YEARLY FINANCIAL REPORT
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