Beginning Experience of the Hudson Valley is a peer-led ministry that serves those grieving the end of a marriage or spousal relationship due to death, divorce or separation.
Men and women of all ages are invited to “In the Beginning … Coping with Life Alone.” This one-day remote program via Zoom will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 22.
For information or to register, which is required, please call Jim at 845-220-7883 or Denise at 845-325-3147.
By 2019, it had become apparent to Teresa Rodriguez, a hospice nurse in a Colorado memory care facility who was raised praying the rosary nightly with her entire family, that the spiritual needs of her patients were not being met. The Rosary Team evolved to fill that void.
Volunteers with The Rosary Team visit nursing homes – typically two volunteers for each site – to pray the rosary with residents in a group setting. In a world that often marginalizes the elderly, these volunteers offer companionship and spiritual support through their weekly commitment. Residents, who are facing physical limitations and loss, often find a renewed sense of purpose as they fulfill God’s call to pray.
Catholics were not the first to pray with beads. Men and women of many faiths and cultures use beads for this purpose. In fact, the word bead in English is actually derived from an Old English word bede, which means prayer.
And the prayer now of this Denver-based nonprofit is to fill nursing homes nationwide and worldwide with a dedicated Rosary Team.
Could those in Orange County be among them?
Moved by an article she read, Joan Miller reached out to the folks in Denver for guidance and materials.
“This is low key and prayerful,” she says of proposed local visits to pray the rosary “slowly and loudly” (as advised) with whomever is interested. A gradual growth of this team is envisioned.
If you’re interested in learning more, contact Joan at joan.miller@msmc.edu or (845) 457-9171.
Spending 18,250 days with one person rarely just “happens.” Instead, it’s the shining expression of a lifelong commitment to vows pledged.
This year, the Archdiocese of New York’s Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass will take place at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for couples celebrating 50 years of marriage in 2024. Couples must register through the church office by May 10.
But here at St. Paul’s, we think that spending 9,125 days with the same person is also worthy of celebration. Our Masses the weekend of May 27 and 28 will honor those marking their 25th anniversaries as well as couples celebrating 50 years together. Let the office know if you’ve reached either milestone.
The 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday and 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday are live-streamed.
Here’s the link:
https://www.twitch.tv/10915spmb
There have been some live-stream hiccups due to software changes out of our control, and we apologize for the inconvenience. We believe we have found an interim fix as we work toward the solution. Thank you for your continued patience.
