This Summer, Nora Cronin Presentation Academy is planning an exciting program of enrichment for the 45 6th, 7th and 8th grade students who will participate in the Summer Youth Leadership Academy, which is scheduled to run July 1-31. The Westchester Broadway Theater is offering us an exceptional group rate ticket price for the performance On Your Feet! That, along with bus transportation, will cost $50 per student. I know the girls will enjoy seeing this show and appreciate your support in getting them there. If you care to help, all donations may be sent to Nora Cronin Presentation Academy (NCPA) Summer Youth Leadership Academy, Attn: Dr. Cathy Squillini, 69 Bay View Terrace, Newburgh, NY 12550.
Communions and Confirmations will be celebrated throughout the month of May. We will begin practices soon! Please pray for all those preparing to receive these Sacraments.
The Inter Parish Bereavement Support Group will begin its eight week spring session on April 23rd, for anyone who has lost a loved one and would like help dealing with the pain of loss. Meetings will be for two hours on Tuesdays in Sacred Heart Church Chapel, 25 Robinson Avenue in Newburgh. If you are interested, or know someone who might be interested, you may call Bev Austin at 845-245-4143 or email her at smtbereavement@gmail.com
Attention Business Owners, Professionals, Self Employed and Families. Bulletin advertising opportunities Available. Bob Dahill from LPI will be in our office the week of April 29th, working on securing new ads for the advertisement section of our bulletin. We need you help. Please consider purchasing an ad. Your ad and participation makes our bulletin successful, and you attract customers. Our parish bulletin is one of our main communication tools to our parish members. We are thankful that this communication piece is provided to our parish at no cost thanks to the generous advertising support of our parishioners and community minded businesses. Please let us know if you can help. Sponsor of our bulletin recognize the tremendous value of connecting with our Church family, who in turn respond by supporting our sponsors. Advertisements can be purchased for a business, a family, a charity, in memory of a loved one, or to support the Church or a community service organization like emergency pregnancy counseling, etc. If you would like to run an ad or would like more information please call Bob Dahill before his visit. Bob can be reached directly at 917-733-9649 or via email at rdahill@4lpi.com
Saints for Youth Teens often imitate others that they admire when making choices from clothing to colleges. These individuals may have been a catalyst to develop a talent or model a way of leading a more meaningful life. Let CYFM introduce you to some truly exemplary and holy men and women; the saints. Learn from their example concrete ways to respond in love and service to those who are in most need and insight as to how we may attain a deeper relationship with our God. The cost is $125 per person for materials, meals and lodging. There are full and partial scholarships available. Application and non-refundable $75 deposit is due by April 2nd. Find information and application and an online registration at cyfm.org. Capuchin Youth and Family Ministries, 781 Route 9D, PO Box 192, Garrison, NY (845)424-3609
Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2019 are invited to attend the Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Dolan at Saint Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday, June 2nd at 2:00PM. Pre-rgistration is required. Please call St. Patrick’s St. Mary’s Rectory 561-0885 to register.
The Marist Brothers founded some of the best catholic Schools in the world. Along with an experienced staff they have also established a GREAT SUMMER CAMP for boys and girls on Ossipee Lake in Effingham, New Hampshire. Contact them at Camp Marist 603-539-4552 or go to www.campmarist.org For the best Summer of your life!
Need help filing your taxes? Trained volunteers from the AARP Foundation’s Tax Aide program will assist seniors and low to moderate income taxpayers at the Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand Street in Newburgh on Tuesdays, beginning February 5th. Be sure to bring last year’s tax return and all other necessary tax related documents. Tax preparation is by appointment only. Appointments can be made by calling 211 or 800-899-1479.
Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie is open to all special needs children ages 14 and up. This will be an opportunity for children/young adults to create, socialize and develop friendships through Lego building and activities. Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:30pm at Our Lady of Lourdes High School, 131 Boardman Road in Poughkeepsie. This is a free activity but registration is required. Please contact Theresa Powers at powerwt@ollchs.org. The Club started January 31st.
Looking for volunteers. Adults of any age can help by driving or delivering the hot, nutritious meals that are cooked fresh each morning Monday through Friday at MOW headquarters, 35 Cerone Place. Volunteers arrive at 10:45AM to gather up the meals and usually finish making their “rounds” by Noon. You can volunteer to help out for just that hour on any particular weekday you want, or on any combination of days, or on all five weekdays if you prefer! Volunteers go out in pairs. One drives and the other knocks on doors of the clients, who can’t cook for themselves, to hand deliver these much appreciated fresh meals. MOW of Greater Newburgh serves the City of Newburgh and the Towns of Newburgh and New Windsor. To volunteer or for more information, call Ms. Bello at 845-562-3490 between the hours of 9:00AM and 1:00PM any weekday or go to www.mealsonwheelsnewburgh.org
NY Catholic Radio NY Catholic Radio is on the air and will be going LIVE with local parishes in Lent! There are three ways to listen 1. Download the free TuneIn app on your device. 2. Listen online at NewYorkCatholicRadio.org 3. Listen on the radio at 94.7FM
Canned chicken, canned pasta, canned fruit, rice-a-roni, hamburger helper, chicken noodle soup and tomato soup, pancake mix and syrup, mac and cheese, peanut butter, stuffing, tuna and spaghetti sauce. They have enough pasta. Thank you!