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The church is open from 8:00 am – 7:00 pm each day for private prayer. Fr. Pat and Fr. Bob will continue to hear confessions on Saturdays at our regular times of 8:00-8:45 am and 3:30-4:30 pm. We will be on the front porch of the rectory.
We do have to lock the doors when we are live streaming the
Sunday Mass. To allow for set up time assume that the
church will be closed from 9:00-11:00 am on Sunday
mornings.
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Archdiocese of New York
Faith Forward Returning to Public Worship
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Latest update From Fr. Bob 5/22/20
It’s been a while since I’ve given any kind of an update so
it’s probably time that I did.
As you may have heard, Cardinal Dolan held a press
conference on May 21st. In it he and some of the
Archdiocesan staff laid out a basic plan of how we can
reopen our churches for Mass and other sacramental
services. No definite time frame was given. You can find
the press conference and some written material above this
update..
There are going to be several phases to “opening”.
I hesitate to list them because I don’t want to give the
impression that this is exactly what will happen and also
because I have questions as to how some of them will be
implemented. As we have all learned these past few months, things are constantly changing. I don’t want to tell you something now only to
change it in a week or two. When we have a more
definite “plan of attack” for St. Denis we will let you know
about it. For now, please know that we are working on this.
Some steps have already been taken and others are
being carefully considered. Each parish is going to have
to figure out what will work best for them given the
physical layout of the church and keeping in mind the
safety of everyone who comes here.
In other news, we are getting a lot of positive feedback
on our live-streaming of Sunday Mass. We’re glad.
I understand that we’ve even gone international. Someone
in Japan was worshiping with us last week. Although it
isn’t the same as being here, we know that it is important
for you to see us and our church even if we can’t see you.
We are working on getting some permanent equipment
in the church and will continue to live-stream Mass even
after we are past this. Not everyone is going to come back
right away for very valid reasons. We still want them to be able to worship with us and be a part of the St. Denis community.
Also, I am truly inspired by the generosity of our
parishioners. More people have signed up for the
electronic giving program. Many others mail in or drop
off their envelopes each week. You can leave them in the
mailbox by the rectory walkway which is only used for this
purpose. It is truly a testament to your love of our parish
and the depth of your faith. We also know that many people are unable to do so and we completely understand. No one should feel badly about
not doing what they are unable to do.
Fr. Pat and I continue to celebrate Mass here in the
rectory and pray for all of you each day. We are also
available for Confession during our regular Saturday hours
or at other times by appointment. We sit on the rectory
porch and it is actually a very nice setting for the
sacrament, especially now that the weather has gotten
better.
We use our parish website and Facebook page, as well
as Flocknote to get information out. If you have not already
done so, we encourage you to sign up for Flocknote
(this can be done through a link at the parish website) or
to check those other pages regularly for updates. Also, we
are still preparing a bulletin each week and it can be found
at the parish website, as well.
Remember that the church is open every day from
8:00 am to 7:00 pm for private prayer. It is nice to see
people coming in and out throughout the day. Although the rectory office is officially closed, we are here taking care of business so if you need
something, please call.
Stay well and God bless,
Fr. Bob
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All Masses Are suspended till further notice
- Saturday: 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN Beginning with Praise and Worship Music
- Sunday: 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN Children's Liturgy 12:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN 5:00 PM SpanishEspañolES
- MonSat 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
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Confession Times - Confessions will be heard on the Rectory Porch
- Saturday: 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Other times by appointment, call the Rectory 845-227-8382
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Adoration has been Suspended Till further Notice
- 1st Friday: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Benediction and Evening Prayer start at 4:30 pm
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Today's Readings-
Reading 1 Acts 20:28-38Responsorial Psalm 68:29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36abGospel Jn 17:11b-19
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our parish, both spiritually and financially. Many of you have been sending in your envelopes or signing up for on-line donations and we are very grateful for that. Of course, we don’t know how long this will go on and our bills still need to be paid so any help that you can give is greatly appreciated. We know that many of you are also facing financial difficulties as this crisis continues and if that is the case, please don’t worry about it. But if you are able to do so, please mail in your donations or you can drop them off at the church office or leave them in the mailbox by the rectory walkway if you happen to be out.
If you want to sign up for electronic donations please go to our parish website (stdenischurch.org) and look under “About Us” for the link to do so. Thank you for whatever you are able to do.
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An Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You
are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
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Our mission & vision
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Our Mission
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.
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Our Vision
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...."
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