Charity is also called love and as a fruit of the Holy Spirit it perfects the ability of the disciple to act with the heart of Christ and to express in deed the love that resides in the heart according to the guidance of the Holy Spirit in truth. It brings about the unselfish, other-centered way of life that makes a disciple donate themselves for the good of all. In the passage on the fruits of the Holy Spirit in Galatians 5, the word love derives from the Greek word agape.

To date our parish has received $54,590.00 in pledges/gifts toward the 2012 Archdiocesan Stewardship Appeal. Our parish goal is $66,000.00. For this Appeal to be truly successful, we must have the support of all of our families. The Appeal is a vital source of funding for the programs and ministries that sustain the parishes across our Archdiocese. It is not too late to make your gift. Please be as generous as you can. Thank you for your kind support.

Discovering XXI Century is organizing a Pilgrimage to China from August 8–20, 2012. Reserve your space and join us discover this great civilization of China. For more information, please contact us at 212-244-4778 or email radiosigloxxi@aol.com or web page www.Discovering21Century.com.

Will be held on Saturday, June 16 at the New York Catholic Center, 350 East 56th Street, New York City. This event is sponsored by The Archdiocesan Catechetical Office and the American Bible Society. The theme is “Joy and Hope in the Light of the Gospel” on the 50th Anniversary of the Second Vatican Council. For more information on speakers, topics, location and registration, visit: www.nyfaithformation.org.

Nar-Anon is an anonymous fellowship of women and men who have a loved one addicted to drugs. Meetings are held every Wednesday at 7:00PM at the VFW, 32 Gleneida Avenue (RT. 52), Carmel, NY. For further information call the Nar-Anon Headquarters: 1-800-477-6291.

In September we will begin a youth Mass every Sunday evening at 5:30. We have started to form a band and choir to lead it, and it has had its first rehearsals already. We still need people with talent playing different instruments, including guitar and drums, as well as singers. With your help, we will build up a fabulous music ministry for this “coming soon” Mass. Both adults and teens are welcome to join. Call or email Gina Seaman at 845-279-4674 or Gseaman2005@aol.com

This compelling documentary explores the rise and present status of Christians and Muslims in the Middle East, their history and their homeland. Airs May 21 at 3AM and 6:30PM. (30 mins.)
EWTN can be seen in our area on Cablevision – channel 135 (24/7), channel 69 (8pm to 11am); Comcast – channel 68; DISH Network 261; and DIRECTV 370. Visit www.ewtn.com for the latest updates and schedules or call 205-271-2989.

Will be offering free vaccines and Tuberculosis tests for ages 18 years and older for migrant and seasonal farmworkers on Tuesday, May 22 from 5:30-7:30PM. This will take place at 121 Main Street, Brewster. For further information please call 845-278-9204.