Dae Vitale
By Dae Vitale
Greetings from River City! If you’ve walked past Washington’s Headquarters lately and felt like something was missing, you weren’t imagining it. Our first president has been away since 2019, receiving some serious “spa treatment,” and he’s finally back home in the Tower of Victory.
It’s good to have George back where he belongs!
KCCC Community Game Night
Kingdom Christian Cultural Center of Newburgh will host a Newburgh Community Game Night on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 5 p.m. at 85 Grand St., Carriage House.
Bring the youngsters, invite a friend, and enjoy an evening of games, food and fellowship in a welcoming, safe environment for families. It’s a chance to relax, connect with others and enjoy time together right here in our community.
Candy donations are also being collected to help make the evening a success. Donations may be dropped off at the church.
Bring the family and be part of a great evening with your community.
Prayers for Judy Layton
Judy Layton’s family has requested prayers for her as she faces the late stages of Alzheimer’s illness.
I know Judy and her family will have the gift of prayer from all of you compassionate prayer warriors. May those prayers help ease their sadness and sorrow and surround the family with comfort and strength.
Newburgh Halloween Trunk or Treat
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has registered to host a trunk at Newburgh’s Halloween Trunk or Treat!
Your time, creativity and generosity will help give our children a safe, fun and memorable evening.
Thirty-four trunks have already signed up, but there is still time to join in.
Residents, businesses, community organizations, city departments and school staff are invited to decorate a vehicle, hand out treats and be part of the fun on Oct. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. on Broadway between Johnston and Liberty streets. The rain date is Oct. 29.
To register to host a trunk, email MWilson@cityofnewburgh-ny.gov. To donate candy or for more information, call 845-565-3230.
Newburgh Farmers’ Market
You might want to put the Newburgh Farmers’ Market on your Saturday agenda for local goodies, live music and seasonal treats.
This week’s offerings include hot cocoa from Hot Cocoa Oh Yeah!, sweet treats from Best Fudgin’ Cakes, farm-fresh eggs and vegetables from Two Brothers Farm, and jewelry, clothing and more from Luna’s Creations & Divinity.
There will also be a Halloween Costume Swap with So Vicki, live music with Hearn Gadbois, and a tasting station featuring cinnamon honey from Zany Farm and Honeycrisp apples from Huerta Farm.
Youngsters can earn a sticker for trying something new, and children can stop by the Manager’s Tent for two $2 Teeny Greeny Coupons to spend at the market.
Soup4Greens
Soup4Greens will be held Nov. 7 at Safe Harbors Green, 97-105 Broadway. Help support food access in our community by donating today and helping reach the organization’s goal.
The market is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. SNAP/EBT, FreshConnect, and Senior and WIC FMNP coupons are accepted.
Shop local and spend your Saturday with them.
Volunteers Needed at St. Mother Teresa Parish
St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish is still looking for lectors and extraordinary ministers at both churches.
At Sacred Heart Church, volunteers are needed for the following Masses:
• Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m.: two extraordinary ministers.
• Sunday Italian/English Mass at 8 a.m.: two extraordinary ministers.
• 10 a.m.: one extraordinary minister.
• Noon: one extraordinary minister.
• 5 p.m.: one lector and two extraordinary ministers.
• Daily Mass at 6 p.m.: one lector and one extraordinary minister.
At St. Francis of Assisi Church, volunteers are needed for the Sunday 11 a.m. Mass, three extraordinary ministers, and the 6 p.m. Mass, one lector and one extraordinary minister.
Please prayerfully consider participating in this ministry. Contact Cathy Squillini at cathysquillini@gmail.com.
Deacon Jack Seymour Food Pantry
The Deacon Jack Seymour Food Pantry is open Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Sacred Heart School Gym, 240 S. Robinson Ave.
The pantry is asking parishioners to bring one-pound packages of pasta, canned vegetables or whatever is on sale to church next weekend. Donations will be distributed to those less fortunate in our area.
The food pantry also needs volunteers on Wednesdays and Thursdays to help unload the truck and bring items into the pantry. The times vary slightly but are generally about two hours, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Thank you to everyone who continues to help.
Winter Coat Drive
Time is running out! The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is collecting new winter coats for boys and girls from size 3 months through 5T.
This year, the Baby Center’s greatest need is for toddler coats, sizes 2T through 5T.
Donation boxes will be available at St. Francis of Assisi Church and Sacred Heart Church through the end of October.
Thank you for your generosity as we help our littlest neighbors in need.
Lovely Days
I remember the Saturday matinees we went to at the Beach Theater, our one and only movie house. The place was loaded with children ecstatic over the two feature films, several Disney cartoons, an episode of the current serial — which always ended with a cliffhanger — the news of the world, and, of course, the candy and popcorn counter.
We had a matron who resembled the prison matrons in the movies and whom you couldn’t hide from. We all had to be out by a certain time — no exceptions! She would find you no matter where you tried to hide!