Adoration takes place every Wednesday evening
from 6:00-9:00pm in the Chapel. Please cometo spend some time with the Blessed Sacrament.
 Please call Margaret at 294-1506 if you can cover any of the above referenced time periods.

SUNDAY ROSARY

Every Sunday at 7:05 before the

7:30 am Mass the Rosary is

said. All are welcome to attend.

Saint John’s Rosary Makers

St John Rosary Makers has new meeting times.  They will meet every first Tuesday of the month from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and every second Wednesday of the month from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Parish Center 2nd floor.  The next meeting will be Wednesday, January 8th at 3:30 p.m.   If you have any   questions, please call MaryAnn Saviello at (360-5180). 
 

Many hands are needed to keep up with the requests we get for mission rosaries. Please consider giving some time to this most worthy ministry. If you have any questions please call Mary Anne Saviello at 360-5180 or 629-8442. Thank you.

 

  St. John’s Rosary Makers are seeking donations of

wire rosary beads. They need not be new; if broken,
we will fix them. The are going to the inmates at the Orange County Jail. We also enclose a small booklet
entitled, “How to Pray the Rosary in English and Spanish.” Please consider giving your older rosaries a new life in evangelization. They may be left in the
green plastic container on the shelf in the vestibule. If
you have any questions, please call
MaryAnn Saviello at (360-5180).

St. John Full-Day Pre-K Program

At St. John Catholic Elementary School we believe that Pre-Kindergarten is the time to turn your curious child into an active, interested student who looks forward to going to school. A love of learning that begins in Pre-K starts your child down the road that leads to success in high school and beyond.

Our full-day, center-based, Pre-K program for 4 year olds, offers the young learner a safe, caring environment, where the fundamentals of literacy, math, religion, science and social studies are introduced. As students play, learn, make their own choices and socialize, our teachers work to help children develop creative and critical thinking, as well as large and fine motor skills, through active, hands-on exploration.

Contact: St. John School, 77 Murray Ave., Goshen, NY 10924 or Call 845-294-6434 -

Email: sjsofice@stjohngoshen.org www.saintjohngoshen.org. buildboldfutures.org.

 



FRANCISCAN SPIRIT TOURS
The Franciscan Friar of Renewal will lead several upcoming pilgrimages
to Holy sites around the world. Proceeds benefit the
work of the Franciscans. For more info., or to arrange a private,
custom pilgrimage, contact Franciscan Spirit Tours toll free @
1800-631-1128, 646-736-7964 or information @
FranciscanSpiritTours.com or the web @
www.FranciscanSpiritTours.com.
“Great Women of Faith” - Parish/Lourdes/Lisieux
“Franciscan Italy” - Footsteps of Pope Francis-Argentina”
“Holy Land-The Living Rosary” - Footsteps of St. John Paul II
–Poland/Prague”
“Journey to Peace”-Medjugorje Fatima—Catholic Ireland
“Our Lady in the New World” - Guadalupe/Mexico
“Catholic Spain” - Church of John & Paul” - Greece/Turkey.

 THE CARDINAL’S ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP APPEAL

  THE CARDINAL’S ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP APPEAL
  If you have not yet made a pledge or gift,
you may do so online at www.cardinalsappeal.org, or by
using one of the envelopes available at the back of the
church. Our parish number is 433.  

FORTY YEARS: OPENING DOORS TO OUR FAITH 

In 1979, Terence Cardinal Cooke started the Cardinal's Archdiocesan Appeal to facilitate the pastoral, educational and charitable works of the Archdiocese of New York. In the 40 years since, the Appeal has raised many millions of dollars - every penny of which has benefited parishes and the 2.7 million Catholics of the Archdiocese of New York. 

In his first address as pope, Saint John Paul II called on all of us to " open wide the doors to Christ"- a call for personal holiness and conversion of heart but also a call to invite others into the universal Church. We pray we may continue opening our doors to those who need to hear the message of our Lord. 

The doors that matter most are at the entrances to our nearly 300 parishes. That's why, on its 40th anniversary, we are focusing the Cardinal's Annual Stewardship Appeal entirely on keeping our parishes healthy and vibrant.- .ny-archdiocese.org 
 

 


In an effort to make the sacrament of Penance more readily available, we will hear confessions after every Sunday Mass during the season of Lent, in addition to the regularly-scheduled time on Saturday afternoons. In addition, confessions will be heard on Saturday mornings in the chapel sacristy following the 8:00am Mass.









LENTEN NORMS       
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence.  All Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from Meat. ABSTINENCE forbids the eating of meat and is  observed from the 14th birthday on. FASTING means that one full meal may be taken. Two smaller meals may be taken to maintain strength, but these taken together should not equal another full meal.  Fasting obliges from the 18th birthday to the 59th birthday.


 

The participating businesses who advertise in our parish bulletin make it possible for John Patrick Publishing to bring you the Sunday bulletin free of charge.  We are asking for your help in reaching additional advertisers in order to keep the bulletin strong.  Here’s how you can help:
If you own a business or can suggest any places you frequent, please consider becoming an advertiser by reaching out to John Patrick Publishing via email at  sales@JPPC.net, fax your information to 609-883-8821 or call 1-800-333-3166, ext 161.
We ask all parishioners to please help support our parish by patronizing the businesses who advertise in our bulletin. 
Lastly, thank you to all of the businesses who currently  advertise in our bulletin, your support is important to continue to keep our bulletin healthy and vibrant.







Bingo help is needed on Thursday evenings, starting at 5:45pm.  Different jobs available.  Bingo is a major fundraiser for our parish.  If interested, please call the church office at 294-5328.  A Bingo volunteer will then contact you.  Thank you.







We are looking for our parishioners who are active  duty or retired law enforcement or first responders to answer Cardinal Dolan's call to address the growing potential threat of an attack in our community.
 
You have already taken the oath to protect the innocent. Will you take a stand now to protect your own church and community? No dues, no schedules, no hassles. Get involved — answer the call.
 
For more information, please speak with Jim Cully (manager@sjegoshen.org).









We would like to assemble a group of musicians – singers, instrumentalists, etc. – to lead the music at the 5:00pm Sunday Masses.  The most pressing need is someone with keyboard skills, preferably on the piano, but we envision this ensemble including a variety of  other instruments – guitars, woodwinds, brass, percussion.  We already have one willing soul – but we welcome more!  If interested, please speak with  Fr. George.

We Share Update  If you are subscribed to electronic giving and have not signed on to your WeShare account since the February transition from ParishPay, please do the following to verify your account: 
 Send an email to adnygiving@4lpi.com
with the following information in the body of the email:  
Full name 
Home address 
Email address 
Phone number 
Our parish name and city
 We Share will then send you an email to allow you to reset your password and access the donation site.  Please note that, for security reasons, the link will    expire 24 hours after receipt of the email. 









Catholic Charities Community Services offers an inexpensive and confidential NETWORK OF COUNSELING SERVICES.  Please speak with Fr. George or Fr. Giacona for more information.



Catholic Charities seeks caring, organized individual for Resource Exchange Coordinator. This part-time position will be responsible for Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster’s Resource Exchange which serves as part of the agency’s social safety net of programs to help individuals and families improve their quality of life. The Coordinator is responsible for the logistics coordination related to the pick-up, delivery, and distribution of donations of gently-used furniture, household items, and necessities of life, including hygiene items, food, and clothing. The Coordinator, in conjunction with the Case Management staff, also coordinates Christmas Adopt-a-Family and Giving Tree programs, as well as Back-to-School supply drives and drives organized by community partners, such as baby showers, winter coats, and food drives, including the bi-annual Stuff-the-Bus partnership. Some evening and weekend hours required. High school diploma or equivalent required. Other position requirements include ability to demonstrate empathy and compassion while working with vulnerable clients, some experience with public speaking and writing in an employment setting, ability to work as part of a team, clean driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and ability to pass necessary background check.  To apply, send resume and cover letter to rosetta.mcneal@cccsos.org or fax to 845.791.1716


 

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. A “Day of Prayer and Healing” offers the  opportunity to experience the love and mercy of God and to heal the wound of abortion. For dates, 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 - For more      information or to register for men please call Lumina at 877.586.4621 or Lumina@postabortionhelp.org.

FORMED is an innovative online platform through

which your parishioners can have access to a wide

range of top-quality faith formation resources from

Bishop Robert Barron, the Augustine Institute,

Father Michael Gaitley, Lighthouse Catholic Media,

and several others. It is an effective tool that can

support efforts in the areas of adult faith formation,

sacramental preparation, youth ministry, marriage

ministry, and more. A number of Spanish-language

resources are also available on FORMED, and new

materials are being added regularly. Registration is

very simple. Visit formed.org, and use our parish

access code: DGJWJK. If you have any problem

gaining access, there is a very responsive customer

service team ready and able to assist.





THANK YOU for returning the red hymnals to the ends of the pews and the missalettes to the racks after Mass.

We hope everyone likes the new maroon covers for the Breaking Bread hymnals.  Thanks to all those who helped with last week’s “hymnal swap”!  One note: the front covers of the BB books are not inserted into the vinyl maroon covers by design!  If you try to put the front cover into the plastic sleeve, it’s only going to ruin the cover.  Please help us, too, in keeping the church clean: BB books to the hymnal racks after Mass, red hymnals to the ends of the pews.  Thank you!





The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) is an Irish Catholic fraternal organization whose motto is “Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity.”  In order to be eligible to join, a man must be a practicing Catholic and able to claim a bit of Irish heritage through either parent.  For more information, please contact Kevin Dooner (845-342-88920.










Q: How do I become a Catholic?
A: Begin the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults!
The RCIA class meets on Thursday evenings at 7pm. Contact Father Giacona for more information: 294-5328 / vicar@sjegoshen.org


 

 



 CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS                           
Touring Tuesdays in the Archdiocese of New York are  
universal open houses scheduled during the school day so that prospective families may see our Catholic schools in action.  Parent Ambassadors are on hand to greet you and share their firsthand experiences. To schedule an appointment, visit www.CatholicSchoolsNY.org or call our bilingual Call       
Center at 646-794-2885.  If you are unable to attend a  scheduled Touring Tuesday, parents and guardians are always welcome to visit and tour our schools by                  appointment.  We look forward to welcoming you to  St. John School! Upcoming Touring Tuesday Events 9:00am – 11:00am
 
March 19, 2019
April 9, 2019

40 Days for Life  IF NOT US, WHO? IF NOT NOW, WHEN? You’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days  for Life – forty days of prayer and fasting, from   March 6 through April 14, for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way near Goshen Planned Parenthood, 7 Coates Drive.  St. John's Church sponsors every Friday during the campaign from 7:00am to 12:00pm. During these hours we try  to get a minimum of two  prayer  volunteers per hour. Sign  up sheets  are in   the back of the church if you're available to pray  at Goshen Planned Parenthood OR you can sign up to pray and  day of the week by going  to 40daysforlife.com/Goshen. If you’d like more   information – and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help - please contact Wendy at (845) 820-4366

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Separated and Divorced Catholics will meet on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 7:00pm in the rectory meeting room for the Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide, DVD/Journal program.  Please call Helen Piltman at  845-325-0719 for more information.





On Thursday, March 21st in  McCaffrey Hall; doors open at 5:45pm and games start at 6:45pm.     Team #3










All are invited to the Lenten book discussion on Rod Dreher’s The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation.  The second gathering will be on Saturday, March 23 at 9:00am in the parish center.

All lectors are invited to a gathering on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 7:00pm in the church, for prayer, reflection, review of routines/ procedures, and some time to socialize. Please see Fr. George for more information.







 

There are two significant fundraising events each spring which benefit worthy Catholic causes.  The first is the annual Celebration of Charity, sponsored by Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster; this year’s dinner is on Thursday, March 21 at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor.  The second is John S. Burke Catholic High School’s Spring Gala and Hall of Fame Dinner; it’s on Saturday, May 4 at Villa Venezia.
 
Both events will be recognizing some people well known to us at St. John’s.  Among the honorees at the Celebration of Charity is Armistead Mechanical, Inc.  AMI is a generous and steady supporter of Catholic Charities and its work; this will come as no surprise to those who know Kevin and Susan Armistead and their extended family.  (Armistead Mechanical has been just as benevolent and supportive to St. John’s.)  The honorees at the BC Spring Gala include Chris Ashman, our parishioner and a proud member of the Burke Catholic Class of 1967.  Chris has been a stalwart in the mental health community in Orange County for many years, and a constant and faithful supporter of Burke Catholic.
 
For more information about the CCOSU dinner, please visit www.cccsos.org or call 294-5124; for the BC dinner, please visit www.burkecatholic.com or call 294-5481.
 
Faithfully your priest, Fr. George Hafemann










Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2019 are invited to attend the Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday, June 2 at 2:00 PM Pre-registration is required. Please contact your parish to register. The closing date to register for the Mass is Monday, May 13, 2019 at 5:00 PM.








Mark your calendars!  VACATION BIBLE CAMP will take place July 15-19, 2019.








SICK LIST REQUEST—

To all those who have a family member on the sick list, Please update your request. The forms must be up-dated every six (6) weeks . THANK YOU





  FROM THE ARCHDIOCESAN
OFFICE OF SAFE ENVIRONMENT
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 x2949 or Deacon
George J. Coppola at 917-861-1762. Both may also 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.