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 
 

The removal of the pews for restoration is still slated to begin on Monday, June 17.  We are told that the process will take ten weeks, so for the duration, weekend Masses will be celebrated in McCaffrey Hall, beginning June 22/23.  (During the time that the pews are out, the tiles in the aisles will be removed and the hardwood floor throughout the church will be refinished.)  
 
To prepare for our temporary relocation, we will need some help on Sunday, June 16, namely: - After the 12:00pm Mass, we need help removing and packing the red hymnals; - After the 5:00pm Mass, we need help removing and packing the maroon binders.
 
A SignUp Genius has been set up for both of these events; the link is available on the parish website and the parish Facebook page.
 
In order to make McCaffrey Hall as comfortable as possible for our temporary stay there, we are going to borrow folding chairs from Burke Catholic High School to supplement those we already have.  To that end, I will need help on Friday, June 21 to load and bring those chairs from BC to SJS.  There is an additional SignUp Genius for that, also linked on the website and the Facebook page.
 
 
A few reminders about our time out of the church:  
Daily Mass will continue to be celebrated in the chapel; the chapel will be open each day for personal prayer, and if anyone would like to stop in and light a candle.  Baptisms will be celebrated in the gym.  Funerals will be celebrated at neighboring parishes, depending on which is available on a given day.  The priests and musicians from St. John’s will travel to that church for the funeral; all else (e.g., wake services, committals) will be as usual.  As of now, we will set up a temporary confession station in the McCaffrey Hall kitchen.  A section of parking spaces right across from the back gym door (the one with the ramp) will be reserved for those who normally park along the side of the church or in other designated handicapped spaces.


 

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

 

ChristLife is a three-part evangelization series
that we will be hosting here at St. John’s this
fall. ChristLife  is a program that prepares
Catholics for efforts in evangelization.
It is meant to guide people to personally
encounter Christ and
become His missionary disciples.
 
The first part of this series is a seven-week
program called Discovering Christ, which
“invites you to hear the Good News and
personally encounter Jesus Christ.” 
We need volunteers to be facilitators
and  assistants during the sessions. Facilitators will promote and encourage
discussion in small groups based upon the topic taught in that session.
 
Training will be provided to volunteers here at the  parish. If you are interested
in serving as a facilitator, please contact the parish office or use the Sign Up 
Genius found on the parish website and Facebook page.

CLICK HERE
 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0b49a9a82da4f94-facilitator






 

On Thursday, May 23rd in 

McCaffrey Hall; doors open at 5:00pm and games

start at 6:45pm.     Team #3 








The Hudson Valley Polonaise Society would like to invite you to our “Tastefully British” Fish Fry on Friday, May 24 from 4:30 to 7:00pm at the Pine Island Fire Department,    Route 1, Pine Island.  T i c k e t s w ill o n l y b e s o l d  In advance.  The cost is $14 and $7 for children.  Chicken tenders and takeout are available.  Tickets can be purchased by calling 845-651-4287 or 845-258-4625.
 






The Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt are again offering COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) MEMBERSHIPS at their Harmony Farm on Broadlea Road in Goshen. This is for the 22-week  season.  Detailed information about the CSA and associated fees may be found  at  www.harmonyfarmny.com or by calling St. Ellenrita Purcaro (347-538-7759).  









Mark your calendars! 2019 Vacation Bible Camp is coming! Monday, July 15-Friday, July 19.  Sign-ups start Memorial Day weekend. If you'd like to volunteer, please call or email Debby Sheehan (845-800-7446; dsheehan1013@hotmail.com).



CAMPING WITH JESUS  IN HIS WILD KINGDOM
at Vacation Bible Camp July 15 through July 19, 2019 Doors open at 8:45am and pickup at 12-12:15pm Grade Pre K (age 4) through Grade 6
 
Volunteers are needed! Students starting 7th grade in the fall (this is a great way to receive your community service hours for confirmation and school).  Adult volunteers are also welcome.
 
Registration forms will be located in the back of the church starting May 20th.  This year we will be eligible to register online; a link will be available on the parish website and Facebook page starting May 26th.
 
For more information or to volunteer, please call Debby Sheehan at 845-800-7446 or email at dsheehan1013@hotmail.com).
 




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.