Served By:


Rev. Robert Porpora, Pastor
Rev. Patrick Dunne, Parochial Vicar

Permanent Deacons:
Deacon Walter Dauerer
Deacon Stanley Aviles
Deacon Enrico Messina
Deacon Robert Pelech
Deacon Frank Munoz

602 Beekman Road
P.O.Box 10
Hopewell Junction, New York 12533
845-227-8382
845-227-3951 Fax
845-226-6818 Parish Cemetery Office
845-227-3949 Religious Education Office
845-227-5232 The Ark & Dove Pre-School Office




Mission Statement

We are an open Church in the Roman Catholic tradition: Opening our hearts in worship, opening our minds for discipleship, opening our eyes, ears, and hands in service and fellowship, and reaching out to all.










    St. Denis Vision Statement


Fulfilling the Great
Commission:

"...Go, make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to carry out everything I have commanded you...."

By living the Great Commandment:

"...Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself...."















ADORATION



Our Monthly Adoration will take place on June 7th
from 9:30AM - 4:30 PM.
Concluding with Evening Prayer and Benediction.

 
Parish Events

COFFEE & BAGEL SUNDAY


Please come and join us after all Sunday Masses this weekend May 19th for something to eat and a chance to socialize with your fellow parishioners.





ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED

Confirmation: (need 5 servers for the Bishop)
Thursday June 6th @ 4:00pm
Saturday June 8 @ 10:00am
Please call the rectory A.S.A.P. 227-8382
There also will be a sign up sheet in the Sacristy

LITURGICAL MINISTERS NEEDED
Liturgy
We will have training for new liturgical ministers in the near future. There is a particular need for the following ministries/Masses: Altar Servers (7:30 & 9:00), Eucharistic Ministers (7:30, 9:00, & 12 Noon), and Greeters (all Masses). Please consider volunteering your time to serve our parish in one or more of these ministries. If you are unsure as to whether or not you would like to become involved in this way, please speak to one of the priests or deacons, or sign up for the training to see what is involved. You can sign up in the sacristy after Mass or call the rectory. The dates for training will be announced soon. Thank you.

YEAR OF FAITH PRESENTATIONS
During this Year of Faith, the priests and deacons of St. Denis will be offering monthly presentations on a variety of topics. It is important for us to know our faith in order to best live it, share it with others and even defend it when necessary. There will be time for questions and light refreshments will be served. Please try to join us as we all strive to learn and grow in our faith this year. Tuesday May 21st from 7:30pm to 9:00pm a presentation on the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Deacon Enrico, an invitation, and discussion on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and how parish families can prepare to Enthrone the image of the Sacred Heart in their homes.






Flag Monday May 27, 2013 is Memorial Day. This is a day to honor all of the gallant Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen who are buried in the St. Denis Cemetery. Weather permitting the 9 AM Mass will be held at the St. Denis Cemetery. All Parishioners are invited to attend. A flag that was flown on the USS New York (LPD-21), the ship that was built with the steel from the World Trade Center will be flown at the Cemetery Flag Pole. Please keep Specialist Robert Contini, our bugler, in your prayers. He is currently serving in Afghanistan.

BLOOD DRIVE
Blood Drive Be a life saver - give blood
St. Denis Blood Drive Sunday, June 2 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please sign-up today of call Sally 227-5504

ALTAR SERVER APPRECIATION
cap We have reserved tickets for a Sunday, August 4th, Renegades Baseball Game with a 5:05PM game start. It will be held in the right field picnic area. All who attend in our group will get a adjustable Renegades Baseball Cap. Barbeque for us with unlimited food and soda from 3:30PM until the 7th inning. No cost for altar servers for your service to our Lord. The cost for any other family member or guest is $28/per person. We must have your permission slip returned to the rectory office before June 10th. For more information contact Deacon Enrico at 227-8382. After June 10th we will offer any remaining tickets to the parish.