Tammy Ruggeri
By Tammy Ruggeri
Knights of Columbus Blood Drive the Knights of Columbus Fr. Hanley Council along with the New York Blood Center will be conducting a blood drive on Thursday, December 28 at the parish hall from 1 to 7 p.m.
Appointments can be made by calling the Blood Center at 800-933-2566 or visiting: https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/310391 and as always, walk-ins are welcomed. Please consider donating during this difficult time and save a life. Those that donate blood will be given a pair of holiday socks.
Please contact Geoff Pesano at 845-594-7356 if you have any questions.
If you would like to bring a poinsettia to church in memory of or in love for someone this Christmas season to decorate the church, you can bring them in the week of December 18 - 22 and can drop them off at daily mass or bring them to the rectory. Let us know who the flowers are in love for or in memory of and we will have a bulletin insert with who they are for. If you have any questions, please reach out to us either by email or call.
The holidays are quickly approaching and once again St. Mary’s Food Pantry is asking for donations to complete holiday meals. Some suggestions are frozen turkeys, frozen chicken roaster, ham, stuffing mix, gravy mixes, cranberry sauce, yams, canned pumpkin, cake mixes, frosting, cookie mixes, candy, hot chocolate, and anything you can think that would make someone’s holiday a little brighter. If you would prefer, you can make a monetary donation to the food pantry. Thank you – we appreciate all your help.
Marlboro Free Library Cozy Cocoa Cookie Party
Fundraiser Saturday, December 16, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
For families with children 4 - 7 years of age.
Come to the Marlboro Library on Saturday, December 16, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. wearing your coziest pajamas and decorate a cookie with friends! Write a letter to Santa, enjoy your cookie with milk, sing-a-long to some favorite carols with the ukulele, sample some cocoa from our hot cocoa bar and listen to a fun, holiday story with Ms. Tessa. Admission is $10 per family. In-person registration required at the Marlboro Library.
School news/events
The 2023 Winter Concert season is upon us! The Marlboro Central School District is pleased to present three concerts in December. Our music students have been working hard all year and are excited for the opportunity to perform live on stage for their family members and friends.
Each Winter Concert will take place at 7 p.m. in the Marlboro High School auditorium, which is located at 50 Cross Road in Marlboro. The concerts will also be live-streamed on our YouTube page for anyone who is unable to attend in person.
For a list of concert dates, check out the latest issue of MCSD Connections, here: 5il.co/29lcc.
Weekly Recipe
Sausage Cheese Balls - Recipe by Heather
Ingredients
2 pounds pork sausage
1 ½ cups buttermilk baking mix
16 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup diced onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Step Two: Combine the sausage, baking mix, cheddar cheese, onion, celery, and garlic powder. Mix well and form into 1-inch balls. Step Three: Place on ungreased cookie sheet 1/2 inch apart. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Town Of Marlborough
Town Of Marlborough Recreation Committee presents the Polar Express Movie Event at the Milton Train Station! On Sunday, December 10. There will be two showings: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Another great event for the whole family!
Purchase tickets at: eventbrite.com/.../the-polar-express-movie...
Ongoing/Events Reminders
Christ Episcopal Church on Sunday, December 10th, at 5 pm for our Taize service. Taize is a simple form of prayer for people of all Christian traditions. This meditative candle lit service will include simple chants sung repeatedly, rich silence and prayers of praise and intercession. All are welcome to join in the chanting. Immediately following the service, everyone is invited to join us for a reception in the parish hall.
Christ Episcopal Church is located at 426 Old Post Road, Marlboro.
Happy Birthday Fred DeGeorge, Jean Florio, Patricia Sansone, Ann Esposito, Candy Boyd, Erica Roza, Fabio Caderone, Giannna Roggio, Alicia Curry, Tara Earley, Garnette Arledge, Carl ApplerJr. Happy Anniversary: Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Flynn.