Dae Vitale
By Dae Vitale
Greetings from River City. I must say that since I haven’t been driving, I miss a lot of things, most especially little jaunts, among them my visits to our waterfront. I do so miss them. Getting in the car and driving down a country lane on a beautiful day…seeing old barns that defy gravity! I remember a farm on Route 7 named “Work Till You Drop Farm”. That was when Joe and I went on little adventures, always heading North and East to Elsewhere and Other…my favorite destination.
Reminder: Join Safe Harbors for an unforgettable evening celebrating 25 years of Safe Harbors of the Hudson! Please Note: Advance Ticket Pricing Ends Sept. 5!
Featuring delicious food and drinks, fresh art and performances, and exclusive silent auction and more, the silver jubilee will take place across Sage Harbors’ Campus, From Ann Street Gallery to safe Harbor Green – for the first time in over 50 years the stage of the Historic Ritz Theater!
At the event they will recognize the recipients of the 2025 Cornerstone of the Community Awards: Ramona Monteverde, Safe Harbor Founding Director of operations, and Todd Hulet, Executive Director of the Orange County Arts Council. Given at the Gala each year, the Cornerstone of the Community awards the vision, leadership, and hard work of community champions making positive changes in Newburgh.
The dress code for this event is Silver and Sparkling so put out your finest threads and don’t miss this glittering celebration of culture and community on Saturday, September 20 at 5 p.m. at safe Harbor Green.
Jubilee host committee: David Burke, Ilyana Campos, Felicita Colon– Cordero, Theresa Datres, Rosemary Di Cesare, Jonathan Hamilt, Jacqui Jarman, Brandi McLendon, Angels Paul-Gaito & Joseph Gaito, III, Jules Ridgeway, Alicia Roe, Janet Rossbach & Spider Graham, Elizabeth Rowley, and Jessica Lynn Williams.
They are seeking volunteers to help with event prep the Friday before the gala as well as set up, chicken, and cleanup on the day of the event. Multiple shifts are available.
Depending on the shift, volunteers will receive either a free ticket to the dance party in the RITZ Stagehouse I will be able to purchase an ad cost ticket to the gala.
Welcome Cocktails at Ann Street Gallery. Sneak peek of the 2025 Emerging Artist Fellowship Exhibition.
Dance party in the Ritz Theater Stagehouse. Sinatra, Bojangles, Lucy and Desi, and now YOU! Dance the night away as they reopen the Ritz Stagehouse for the first time in over 50 years!
The Miraculous Medal Novena is prayed every Monday after the Noon Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church.
The Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be recited daily after the 9 a.m. Mass and on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (before 10 a.m. Mass) and 11:30 a.m. (before the Noon Mass) every week at Sacred Heart Church for the intentions of Ukraine.
Deacon Jack Seymour Food Pantry Hours: Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon, Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 12 Noon, at Sacred Heart School Gym, 240 So. Robinson Ave. “In your goodness, please bring One Pound Packages of Pasta and Sauce and Canned Vegetables to Church next weekend to be distributed to the less fortunate in our area. “Thank you so much for your continued help.”
If your child needs volunteer hours, the Food Pantry will coordinate service hours, however; you must pre-register with Sister Gloria Perez at 845-670-7630.
Bereavement Program: As part of the Adult Formation and Activities of the Parish of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a Bereavement Support Group will be starting on Monday, Sept. 8 from 2 - 4 p.m. every week for a total of eight sessions in the Chapel at Sacred Heart Church, 25 Robinson Ave.
Individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one are invited to attend. If you or someone you know is interested in attending or is seeking additional information regarding this program, please contact Linda DeWitt at maryjo69@gmail.com, 845-826 4804, or Elaine DeCrosta at elaineshouses@aol.com, 845-590-1499, or Beverly Austin at 845-245-4143. The door to the Chapel is at the back of the Church. The entrance to the Church’s parking lot is on Washington Street.
Reminder: Join us for a farewell to Fr. Giuseppe of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal on Sunday, Aug. 31. Fr. Giuseppe will celebrate the 12 Noon Mass at Sacred Heart Church followed by a reception in the back Chapel. Fr. Giuseppe will be going on sabbatical for a time starting in September and then will be working in the Newark, NJ Friary.
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“It is not easy to walk alone in the country without musing upon something.”-Charles Dickens. “Give me, away, aside from the noise of the world, a rural domestic life...”-Walt Whitman. “I love the country and silence and space.”-Emily Newell Blair.” There is no practice…which tends to renovate the constitution, than a temporary retirement to the country...”-John Sinclair. “He does not need opium. He has the gift of reverie.”-Anaïs Nin.
I’m just in a day-dreaming frame of heart…As always, I close with my prayers for God’s blessings on your heads, my dears.