| Recovery Line | 1-888-744-7900 | Help is available for those suffering from alcoholism, drug abuse or other addictions. A trained professional will help you find the appropriate service. But don't overlook the power of prayer. Prayer can open hearts, heal pain and change minds. A service of Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York. |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | Tuesdays, Fridays, & Saturdays 7:30 pm | Alcoholics Anonymous meets at St. John the Evangelist every Tuesday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m. |
| America Life League | 1-888-546-2580 | For help.... please don't do it s/he's your baby!! |
| Incarcerated Youth Family Support | 2nd & 4th Monday, at 7:00 pm | Do you have a family member or friend incarcerated in prison, county jail, youth correctional facility, or a psychiatric hospital? If yes, then you are invited to attend the Incarcerated Youth Family Support Group. They meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. The meeting place is Dutchess Horizons, 26 Oakley Street, Pouchkeepsie. The goal of the group is to support, console, empower, and inform those who have family members who are incarcerated. The meeting place is safe and confidential. For information call 473-2500, ext 323. |
| Ministry to the Sick | When did we minister to you, Lord? Ministry to the sick is one when we know of needs. The Eucharist and other Sacraments for spirtual well-being will be provided. Visits, telehone calls and other assistandce will be provided. Call Eileen Oswald at 246-7042 or Ellie Geskie at 246-7916 to give information so we can care for these needs. | |
| Catholic Network of Volunteer Service | 1-718-792-4950 | Has released Response 2001: Directory of Volunteer Opportunities. CNVS is a coordinating center for over 200 faith-based lay mission member programs werving the poor and needy worldwide. Lay volunteers generally serve (40 hrs/wk) anywhere from one month to one year or more. Call CNVS for more info and/or a free copy of Response 2001 or email volunteer@cnvs.org Web site: www.cnvs.org |
| Catholic Charities | 340-9170 | Offers counseling to adults, adolescents and children, individuals, couples and families. There is no need for an individual to have reached severe depression or for a couple to become caught in extreme conflicts in order to request help. The signs of fighting in a couple, low self-esteem or discouragement in an individual can be reasons for using counseling. Call Dr. Jean Pin, 157 Broacway in Kingston. |
| Help Wanted | Contact Office at St. John's | Persons to assist several of our parishioners with household cleaning chores. Please call the office to leave your phone number. Hours, rates and cleaning needs will be discussed by the householder directly with you. |
| Kingston Hospital Pastoral Care Ministry | We need Eucharist Ministers who can volunteer as little as 2 hours a week. Call St. Mary's at 331-0301, 9-2 pm daily. | |
| Financial Issues | 845-340-3990 | This an be a problem for some people. Cornell Cooperative Extension provides ree and confidential support on a one-on-one basis to help you. This does not mean funds to pay your bills, but help to lay out a plan for yourself. Someone will help you to explore different options for debt reduction and financial management. |
| Priests for Life | Did you know that Priests for Life (PFL) had a tremendous impact on the presidential election? They hav sowed a lot of seeds and spent $1 million on educating and informing voters of their rights, life issues and concerns. One day, in God's time, He will harvest a rich pro-life crop. In the meantime, we must continue to speak out on behalf of all innocent human life. Priests for Life is askingfor your immediate financial help. It is critical that they hear from you in the next few days so that they assess what PFL will be able to do in the coming months in order to continue to work to guarantee that all persons -- both born and unborn -- enjoy the full protection of our constitution. PFL needs your help and your prayers today. Let us keep our eyes focused on the ultimate goal: To uproot the culture of death and replace it with the civilization of love. What can we do? Send your tax deductible gift to: Priests for Life, PO Box 141172, Staten Island, NY 10314. | |
| Respect for All Life | Was brought out by the U.S. Bishops who stated, "during the past decade, several persons involved in the practice of abortion have been killed and others have been harmed by tragically misguided individuals claiming to be pro-life. We abhor and condemn such violence unequivocally." They also said, "no public official, especially one claiming to be a faithful and serious catholic, can responsibly advocate for or actively support direct attacks on innocent human life." | |
| American Cancer Society | 845-343-5612 | Is seeking skilled office volunteers, special event volunteers and volunteer drivers to take cancer patients to and from treatment centers. The schedules are flexible. Your commitment need be a little or as much as you can manage. If you have a car and can spare some time to help others in the community, please call the American Cancer Society Orange County office in Middletown --845-343-5612. |
| Natural Family Planning Teachers | The Archdiocesan Natural Family Planning Program is seeking married couples to share the blessings of their marriage by teaching Natural Family Planning to engaged and married couples. We will provide training and the experience is very rewarding. For information, contact Edward Mechmann at 212-371-1000 Extension 3194 or write to Natural Family Planning, Family Life & Respect Life Office, 1011 First Avenue, New York, NY 10022. | |
| The Well | Sponsored by the Saugerties Council of Churches is badly in need of volunteers. Call Joan Hopf at 246-6575. | |
| Marriage Preparation Speakers Needed | The Archdiocesan Marriage Preparation Program is seeking married couples to share the blessings of their marriage and the Catholic Faith with engaged couples. Training will be provided. FMI, contact Lisa Dunleavy-Jennings at 212-371-1000 or write to: Marriage Preparation, Family Life & Respect Life Office, 1011 First Avenue, New York, NY 10022. | |
| Catholic Network of Volunteer Service | Has just released Response 2002: Directory of Volunteer Opportunities. CNVS is a coordinating center for over 220 faith-based lay mission programs serving the poor and needy worldwide. lay volunteers generally serve full-time (40 hrs/wk) anywhere from one month to one year or more. contact us today for a free copy of Response 2002 or to learn more about CNVS phone 1-800-543-5046; volunteer@cnvs.org;Website: www.cnvs.org. St. John's has this book available for anyone to look at or borrow. | |
| Attention Alumni of St. Theresa's School, Bronx, NY | We are forming an alumni association and need to hear from you. Please contact us by writing to St. Theresa's Alumni Association, C/O Debbie Zottola, 1988 Hobart Ave., Bronx, NY 10461 or email Michael DePalma at Michael.DePalma1@ey.com. | |
| Meet the Altar Rosary Society | The society extends membership to all ladies of the parish. The primary purpose is to foster devotion and reverence for the Blessed Virgin Mary so as to serve as examples of Catholic Action. They care and maintain the sanctuary and altar. Contact Dottie Olivieri 246-6220 for more information. | |
| Family Lodge Senior Club | Mon-Fri 1-4 pm | The Family Lodge is proud to send an open invitation to all senior citizens of Saugerties and the surroundng area to enjoy a complimentary afternoon of activities and social gathering. Please come and enjoy our beautiful new surroundings and meet our professional staff. Refreshments and activities will be provided. The day's activities will include games, puzzles, cards, sing along, movies, social and cultural activities, current events, coffee, tea and light refreshments. For more information call Peggy or Dawn at 246-4646. |
| Separated & Divorced Support Group | An Archdiocesan ongoing support group to meet the needs of separated and divorced men and women will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 7:30 to 9:00 PM at St. Catherine Laboure Church. All are welcome. FMI call Dorothy at 336-7658 or Pat at 382-1270. | |
| Annulments | Are you (or someone you know) married outside the church? If you wish more information, call the rectory. The tribunal has a regional Office in Poughkeepsie to make it easier for us who live outside of NYC. The Tribunal Office is one of the many services supported by the Cardinal's Appeal. | |
| Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers) | Share in the welcoming of those who come to
worship here and attend to the details and needs of
the worshipping community gathered for liturgy.
Women and men of high school age and older are
welcome and training is as needed. Weekly or
substitutes welcome to apply There is a need for Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers) at the 5:00 PM Mass on Saturday. If you can assist, even only once a month, please call Dottie Oliveri at 246-6220. Please consider this if you regularly participate in the 5:00 PM Mass or if you can attend that Mass to be an Usher. | |
| Flowers at the Tabernacle | Would you like to have flowers at the Tabernacle or the Altar in memory of a loved one or for some other occasion? If so, call Barbara O'Reilly 246-7810. | |
| Remember His Will in Yours | You can express your commitment to your Church by making a bequest to your parish or to the Archdiocese of New York. Simply have the following statement included in your Will: "I leave to the (name of your Parish and the city/town) or (to the Roman Catholic Diocese of New York) the sum of $_______ (or ________ percent of the residue of my estate) for its religious, educational, and charitable works." FMI, contact the Office of Planned Gifts, at The Development Office, The Catholic Center, 1011 First Avenue, New York, New York 10022. Or call 212-371-1000 X3317. | |
| Catholic Home Bureau Maternity Services | Visit us at www.chbmaternityservices.org for information on services for unplanned pregnancy, adoption and maternity needs. The Maternity Service Department is recruiting applicants for the adoption of Afro-American and Bi-racial infants. Please contact us at 212-371-1000 Ext. 2117. | |
| Meet the CYO | Mondays | All teens grades 8th and up are invited to join the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO). The teens meet on 2nd & 4th Mondays from 6:15-7:15 PM to pray and plan activities. Great retreat opportunities are available as well as community service projects. FMI, contact John Dickson at 246-3173 |
| Sunday School for Preschoolers! | October thru May | We have a Sunday School Program at St. John's for the children in our parish between the ages of 2 and 5 years old. It is offered at both Masses each Su nday from September through May. We will read a short version of the Gospel and have a discussion followed by a related activity. They will then return to their parents during the presentation of the gifts. Volunteers are needed, so please let us know if you would be able to help out by calling the rectory. |
| Volunteer P.A.L Program | P.A.L. stands for Patient Activities Liaison which takes place at Benedictine Hospital. It's a caring group of volunteers who make individual visit s to patients. As little as two hours a week will do. Training will be offered. Call Jack Petro at 334-3044. It's great to be needed. | |
| Natural Family Planning Teachers | The Archdiocesan Natural Family Planning Program is seeking married couples to share the blessings of their marriage by teaching Natural Family Planning to engaged and married couples. We will provide training and the experience is very rewarding. FMI, contact Edward Mechmann at 212-371-1000, Extension 3194 or write to Natural Family Planning, Family Life+Respect Life Office, 1011 First Avenue, New York, NY 10022. | |
| Uninsured & Working | Dr. Joseph Mauceri's office in Kingston, will see you for the fee equivalent of an insurance co-pay. They also have a long list of affordable and effective medicines. FMI call 338-9830. | |
| Prayer Intention Book | Will be located at the side entrance of the church. This book will be brought up to the altar during each Mass throughout the year. | |
| Lectors Needed | Lectors proclaiming the Sacred Scriptures at worship is exactly what Jesus did as He read Hebrew Scripture in the temple. Proclaimi ng the Word is an opportunity to bring the message of salvation to those at the service. High school age and older are welcome and training is as needed. Schedules are mailed bimonthly. If you are interested, call Joe Defino at 246-4113. | |
| Volunteer Opportunities | There is a Directory in Church which presents a resource for lay persons considering faith-based volunteer and missionary service here in our country or throughout the world. People can share their talents for a week or several years in many different kinds of work. Anyone interested can look for the book | |
| Are You Registered in the Parish? | Please do not take for granted that you are registered in the parish just because you attend Mass here or that you were registered as a child with your parents. Are you on the mailing list -- do you receive envelopes? If not please register with the Parish Office. If we have no record of your parish membership, we can't help you in time of need. Also we will not have a record of your donation and couldn't be able to send you a statement for your tax return? Census Forms are available at the Office. Please stop by! |