Our Parish Soup Kitchen is in need of the following items for Thanksgiving: Turkeys, boxed stuffing, cranberry sauce, canned sweet potatoes, canned gravy, canned vegetables, boxed instant mashed potatoes. Thank you for your generosity.

Pledges so far total $909,625 ! Much appreciation to all our parishioners. If you need more information please contact the Rectory 845-561-0885 Please note: If you have not been contacted by the Archdiocese regarding your donation, or if you have questions or concerns about your donation, please contact Rocio Garcia at 646-794-3272. She is our Archdiocesan representative. Also note that she speaks both English and Spanish.

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is available to anyone who would like to have the opportunity to learn about the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. The next scheduled RCIA sessions for Adults and Teens will start in October Contact the Rectory if you are interested in joining the church.

Needs for Mary’s Hope are Baked beans, red and black beans, complete pancake mix, potatoes in a box, one pound bags of rice, gravy and canned fruit and canned vegetables.

Nora Cronin Presentation Academy has two openings for 5th grade. If you are interested, please call the school at 845-567-0708

Applications are still being accepted for the 2019/2020 school year at our area Catholic schools. Most Precious Bleed in Walden 845-778-3028 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Middletown 845-343-8836 Divine Mercy in New Windsor 845-561-1433 Sacred Heart in Monroe 845-783-0365 St. John in Goshen 845-294-6434 St. StephenSt. Edward in Warwick 845-986-3533

Religious Education Registrations are available for the 2019/2020 school year. Registration forms can be mailed to you by calling the Religious Education Office or the Rectory or stop by and pick one up. Forms are available online in English and Spanish

Help wanted! Sacred Heart/Divine Mercy Catholic School in New Windsor is in immediate need of a full time Maintenance worker and a part time custodian. Competitive pay and great working conditions. Call the school at 845-561-1433 or visit Indeed.com for more information.

As of September 1, 2019, Sacred Heart School in New Windsor is changing its name to Divine Mercy Catholic School. Under the new name, they will continue to grow hearts, minds and souls in the Catholic tradition. They are accepting PK3 Grade 8 students for the 2019 2020 school year. Please call the school office at 845-561-1433 for more information.

Please remember any group or individual using the Rectory, Church or School for meetings, practices, etc., must end by 7:45PM Any questions or concerns call Pam at the Rectory.

Children in China need homes. More boys are available than girls. Older parents and single women are welcome. For more information, contact Barbara Salvesen at 845-623-5277

Employment opportunities available, Looking for workers for a construction company and a property management company. Both English speaking and Spanish speaking may apply. If you are interested, please contact Ricardo Tengi at 845-323-6070

Anyone who needs to report an alleged incident of sexual abuse of a minor by a priest, deacon, religious or lay person serving in the Archdiocese of New York is asked to contact Sr., Eileen Clifford, O.P. at 212-371-1000, ext. 2949. She may be reached via email at victimassistance@archny.org. Information can also be found on the Archdiocesan website, www.archny.org. In keeping with the Archdiocesan policy regarding sexual abuse of minors, this information is provided to ensure that our children remain safe and secure.

Papal Blessings, The Office of Papal Charities at the Vatican has updated its policy and system for obtaining parchments in recognition of sacraments, special birthdays or anniversaries effective March 2019. They can now only be obtained either in Rome or online at https://www.elemosineria.va/papal-blessing-parchments. Apostolic blessings now come in a selection of designs, languages and you can pay online with Visa or Mastercard.

Please consider giving the gift of life. Register to become an organ and tissue donor. Go to www.organdonor.gov/register.html for details

Newburgh area parishes We are currently without a Hospital Chaplain. If you are hospitalized and desire a visit please call the parish.

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.

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