CALL FOR ALTAR SERVERS

In the spirit of Stewardship we wish to invite all boys and girls in the fourth grade or above to consider joining the ranks of our Altar Servers. We have several boys and girls already anxiously waiting in the wings for training to start. It is a good opportunity to serve your parish community as you gain poise and self confidence. Email Deacon Stan today to sign up - please include your name(s), address, and telephone number. E-Mail Deacon Stan

MOTHERS DAY FLOWERS

St. Denis Garden Club Annual Mother's Day Flower Sale PREVIEW SALE May 8 - May 10 Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 am - 5 pm.
The St. Denis Garden Club is holding their annual flower and vegetable sale after all Masses on May 10th and 11th. Hanging baskets are also available. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - please call Aggie at 223-5871

PARISH COUNCIL SELECTION

May 11 -PENTECOST Sunday- 12 noon MASS
The Parish Council helps to facilitate pastoral activities in coordinating and encouraging programs that meet the spiritual and temporal needs of the parish. Nominations for (3 ) new candidates are due no later than Friday May 9, 2008 at the Rectory office. Ballots may be found in the rear of both sides of the church. Please consider being a vital part in helping St. Denis Parish continue to carry out the mission of the Church.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Vacation Bible School, God's Big Backyard is coming to St. Denis, July 31-August 1. from 9:30am - 12:30am. Don't miss the fun, sign up early! Registration for this year's Vacation Bible School will begin on Monday, May 12th for St. Denis Parishioners only. Please stop by the Parish Center from 9:30am-11:30am to register. After that, you may register in the rectory. Registration for non-St. Denis Parishioners will be held on Friday, May 16th from 9:30am - 11:30am in the Parish Center. After that, you may sign up in the rectory, space permitting. Questions can be emailed to st.denisvbs@yahoo.com.

SAVE THE DATE

Sister Helen Prejean will be visiting St. Denis Church on Monday, May 19th at 7:00 PM to share her experiences as a spiritual advisor to death row inmates and as a counselor for the murder victims families. Sister Helen vehemently opposes the Death Penalty and works tirelessly for its abolition.
Many Catholics are conflicted by the Death Penalty. Please join us on this very special night to gain tremendous insight on this controversial subject.

For more information on Sister Helen Prejean, click here

ST. DENIS ELIZABETH GINGRAS SCHOLARSHIP

St. Denis Parish is now accepting applications for four $500.00 college scholarships to be awarded to a graduating high school senior. The following criteria will be used in the selection of scholarship recipients:

Student must be a practicing Catholic;

Student must be a parishioner of St. Denis;

Student must show commitment to Church, School and Community;

Student must demonstrate academic achievement and/or financial need; and Student must be accepted to and enrolled in an accredited post-high school program of study. Applications must include the following information: Name, address and telephone number; copy of high school transcript; letters of recommendation; name of post-high school program of study and school; and an essay explaining why you deserve to be a recipient of the award, using the above criteria as the basis of your essay. Applications can be obtained from the Rectory, or click here.St. Denis - Elizabeth Gingras Scholarship Application Please submit your applications to St. Denis Church, c/o Endowment Board, P.O. Box 10, Hopewell Jct., NY 12533. Due Date: 3 pm on Friday, May 16, 2008.

TRIP

Members of the St. Denis Silver Lining are going to the Platzl Brauhaus in Pomona, NY on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 and we would like others in the parish to come along. It is a whole day affair with Coffee and donuts upon arrival, Lunch at Noon, Music and Dancing with Beer and Soda included, then Dinner at 4PM, all for $37 per person! Plan on it and call Deacon Walter (845-221-9964) after you convinced your friends to come along.

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