HOLY TRINITY PARISH 429 E. Allen St. P. O. Box 323, Hudson, NY PHONE: (518) 828 1334 WEBSITE: www.holytrinityhudson.org E-MAIL: holytrinityhudson@gmail.com WORSHIP SITES: ST. MARY S CHURCH 429 East Allen St.- P.O. Box 323 Hudson, New York 12534 (518) 828-1334 MASS SCHEDULES: Hudson: Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM Sunday Mass: 9:00 AM Daily Mass: 7:15 AM (Monday Friday) Holy Days: As Announced Germantown: Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 PM (Nativity, Linlithgo) Sunday Mass: 11:00 AM (Resurrection, Germantown) Daily Mass: Fridays, 9:00 a.m. Holy Days: As Announced CONFESSIONS IN HUDSON: Saturday: 2:30-3:45 PM; 7:15-7:45 PM Anytime by appointment CONFESSIONS IN GERMANTOWN: 15 minutes prior to all Masses Anytime by appointment NATIVITY CHAPEL Cty. Rt.31 & Cty. Rt. 10 Linlithgo, New York STAFF Rev. Winston Bath, Pastor Rev. Mr. Richard H. A. Washburn, Deacon Mrs. Arlene Liepshutz, Business & Finance Mrs. Sally Hotaling, Office Manager Mrs. Maura Nedwell, Administrator of Religious Education, Hudson Mr. Michael W. Van Allen, Sacristan Mrs. Rita Koeppel, Director of Music, Hudson Mrs. Linda Meicht, Pastoral Care Mr. Orville Maxwell, Maintenance WELCOME We are always happy to welcome people into our parish community. Visitors or those who are new to our parish are cordially invited to make their presence known by introducing themselves to the priest or deacon after Mass. RESURRECTION CHURCH 9 Church Ave.- P.O. Box 96 Germantown, New York 12526 (518) 537-6136 Please contact the Rectory Office during the week to register so that we can be of better service to you. BAPTISM Please call the Parish Office at 828-1334 to initiate the process. MARRIAGE Arrangements should begin eight months to a year in advance to allow sufficient time for instruction and preparation. MINISTRY TO THE HOMEBOUND We gladly serve anyone who cannot celebrate Mass with us in Church because of illness, handicap, or age. For the sacraments at home, hospital, or nursing home, please call the Parish Office. ANNOINTING OF THE SICK When there is a need, call for a priest. PASTOR S INFORMATION If any of the following items pertain to you or your family, please check the box by that item. This information will be a great help. (Please tear off and put in the collection basket, or mail to the rectory.) Your Name: Address: Telephone Number: e-mail: Previous Address, if changing: New in Parish; would like to register at St. Mary s Church, Hudson Resurrection Church, Germantown Nativity Chapel, Linlithgo, Change of Address Request collection envelopes Moving out of Parish Need information, please phone Request free subscription to The Evangelist, our diocesan newspaper New telephone number:
HOLY TRINITY PARISH GERMANTOWN & HUDSON, NEW YORK READINGS AND HYMNS (HUDSON) Reading: p.254 ; Opening Hymn: #484 ; Closing: # 540 Growing Giving MASSES FOR THIS WEEK MONDAY: Weekday (November 14) 7:15 AM Sam & Frances Alessi - Sal & JoMarie Alessi Lucille Kappel - Mr. & Mrs. Robert Donahue Anna K. Turek - Ed & Nancy Ziemba TUESDAY: Weekday (November 15) 7:15 AM Lucy Kappel - Colleen & Charles Melino Tracey Osswald - Kathryn McDonald Richard Putnam - Jack & Mary Decker WEDNESDAY: Weekday (November 16) 7:15 AM Thomas Nanke - Daughter, Joann Richard & Michael Erickson - Elaine Erickson Anna Conte - John, Joan, & Joey Conte THURSDAY: St. Elizabeth of Hungary (November 17) 7:15 AM Leo & Viola Pulcher - Family Elizabeth Nanke - Daughter, Joann Richard Putnam - Mr. & Mrs. Robert Donahue FRIDAY: Weekday (November 18) 7:15 AM Lucy Kappel - David Dolan (HUD) Jessie Shemels - St. Mary s Christian Service Committee 9:00 AM Frank Jurkowski - Wife & Family (G TWN) David Kellenbenz - Dave & Mary Krein OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST KING OF THE UNIVERSE SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: (November 19) 4:00 PM Philip & Ada Grand - Family (HUD) Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D Onofrio - Daughters John & Eva Pankoski (Granddaughter) Marlene & Charles Polisky 5:30 PM Antonina Piszak - Mary & Dave Krein (G TWN) For the Living & Deceased of the Parish SUNDAY MORNING MASS: (November 20) 9:00 AM Salvatore L. Alessi - Mom & Dad (HUD) Francis Keeler - Wife & Children Joseph Reina - Gus & Helen Kozel 11:00 AM Mike Barra & Betty Ahrens - Mike DeVito (G TWN) Anna McKee -Liepshutz Family A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE by Bud Ozar So many conflicting voices and influences make parenting difficult. In today s gospel Jesus encourages parents to bravely give testimony and trust He will give us the wisdom to be good parents. You are not alone in parenting; a loving Father is standing with you. Serving Dear Parishioners, LECTORS: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: SERVERS: SAT. 4 PM D. Miller SUN. 9 AM P. Meyer S. Hotaling D. Brownson CH: Deacon PH: OH: CH: PH: OH: LITURGICAL ROLES NOVEMBER 19-20 E. Maloy PC: R. Paul Deacon C.Vieni R. Jason OC: PC: OC: K. Jenkins C. Paul M.A. Vieni S. McHale M: CI: CB: M: CI: CB: D. Teegarden M. Osuch T. Rogers G. Cozzolino A. Do M. Meyer LECTORS: GREETERS: SERVERS: SAT. 5:30 PM SUN. 11 AM S.Hotaling D.Brown Sharing As we enter into the second week of our nine-week Growing, Giving, Serving, Sharing campaign, I would like to take a moment to thank all parishioners who have responded to the first letter that they received last week. Over the next several weeks additional letters will arrive in your homes as follow-ups to the initial mailing. However, once you respond, you will not receive any subsequent mailings. In the event you do receive another letter after responding, please disregard it, as the two may have crossed in the mail or during the data entry process. Holy Trinity Parish will provide periodic updates to share with you the success of our program. Mother Teresa once said, Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin. On that note, I respectfully ask that we may begin a new journey, so that through your prayers and generosity we may keep Holy Trinity Parish a strong and vibrant parish for years to come. God bless you, T.Snyder Angelo Castello
Guest priests this weekend This weekend Fr. Bath is away. We welcome Father James Kane, who will be presiding at our Saturday Vigil Masses and Father Matthew Frisoni who will be presiding ar our Sunday Masses. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Columbia #248, will hold its next meeting on Monday, November 14, at St. Mary s Academy at 6:30 p.m. All members should be present for this very important meeting. No evening confessions while Fr. Bath is away. W E D N E S D AY, N o v e m b e r 1 5 THE WEEK AHEAD SUNDAY November 13 MONDAY, November 14 Christian Service Meeting Germantown After the 11:00 Mass in Germantown this Sunday, November 13 th, there will be a luncheon meeting to discuss future social events, fund raising, and maintenance needs of the community. Please come and help to maintain the strength and vitality of our parish community. We Need Help! Semi-Annual Light Lifting and Ice Cream Social! Trash and Treasure season has rolled around again and our school is FULL of wonderful treasures! We are in serious need of helpers on Monday night, November 14 th, at 6 pm, to help carry boxes and bags into the gym so our Christian Service Committee can begin set up for the sale. EVERYONE is welcome, young or old--bring the kids, the grandkids, the neighbors kids (they have lots of energy)! There are items light enough for everyone -- there are just LOTS of items! Please come -- Make Your Own Sundaes for everyone afterwards! It's a fun night -- please come! The Friendly Kitchen: If you have a few hours to spare, please consider meeting us at the Academy kitchen at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15 th, to help prepare, cook, and serve our monthly Wednesday night meal for the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen. New comers are always welcome. The Gathering: 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., at the St. Mary s Academy Library. All members of the community are welcome to participate. For more information, call Charles Vieni at 851-7981. THURSDAY, November 16 Our Lady of Grace Prayer Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Church. Please join them to pray for the Holy Father, all priests and religious, for the needs of our par- ishes, for peace in our hearts and all nations, along with prayers for personal petitions. For further information call Linda or Charlie Meicht at 828-3435. Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. St. Mary s Rectory It s Finally Here! Trash and Treasure Sale The great bargains and deals at Holy Trinity s Trash and Treasure Sale are here! This coming Saturday, November 19 th, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 20 th, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. find unbelievable steals at St. Mary s Academy, Hudson. See wall-to-wall collectibles, dishes, appliances, jewelry, etc. P.S. We are sill accepting new and lightly used household items and furnishings. Give us a call at the Rectory at 828-1334 to arrange for a time to drop off your donations.
Campaign for Human Development Collection next weekend Next week s Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your support. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in America by funding organizations that help individuals help themselves. With the tradition of improving education, housing situations, and economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide. Fight poverty in America. Defend human dignity. Give to the CCHD Collection. Operation Pilgrim As we approach Thanksgiving you are invited to join with other members of our Parish to sponsor a Thanksgiving dinner by supplying the fixings so others may have a special holiday dinner. We thank everyone who has been so generous in supporting this effort. Going Bananas! (Again) We have a GREAT group of teens who would like to travel with us to Indianapolis in November 2017 to attend the National Catholic Youth Conference. For many, this is a once-in-alifetime opportunity for our teens to experience worship with 25,000 Catholic peers from all over the country. This conference is comprised of dynamic speakers, opportunities to participate in many hands-on service projects, and deeply traditional, yet truly teen oriented, worship. To fund this trip, these teens will be helping me bake 200 loaves of banana bread, once a month. These loaves of warm bread will be available after Masses one weekend a month for $5 each. Our first sale will be the weekend of November 19th and 20th. I am hoping you are all craving banana bread!! We are ever grateful for your support. God bless! Dining Out For Others Help Catholic Charities fight hunger by Dining Out For Others every Wednesday in November at local partner restaurants. Go to www.catholiccharitiescg.org for a list of participating restaurants and dates. St. Joseph Sunday Missal available Due to popular demand we have obtained a supply of the St. Joseph Sunday Missals for the 2017 Liturgical Year. This missal is designed to help you deepen your understanding and participation in the Mass, guide your life in the spirit of the liturgy, and to meditate often on the Word of God. This weekend and next the Missals will be available in the Sacristy for $4.00 each. Then they will be available at the Holiday Cookie Sale. The word among us The Word Among Us December issue is available in the front vestibule for $1.00 a copy. Keep using this valuable tool to experience the power of God s Holy Word Sacrificial Giving The most happy and joyful people are those who have come to a point in their lives where they can share generously. HUDSON Oplatki Oplatki is available in the Sacristy of St. Mary s and Resurrection Churches for $1.00 per envelope. If anyone cannot obtain oplatki in Church, please call 828-1334 and we will arrange to get it to you. Regular Offertory Last Weekend (Nov. 6)..... $6,259.00 Heat and Fuel... $ 218.00 Seminarians. $ 120.00 All Saints. $1,177.00 All Souls. $1,347.00 GERMANTOWN Regular Offertory Last Weekend (Nov. 6)..... $1,149.00 Seminarians. $ 15.00 All Saints. $ 148.00 All Souls. $ 250.00
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 13, 2016 Advent Giving Tree This weekend we have out our Advent Giving Tress decorated with name tags of residents of our local nursing homes and health care facilities. We invite parishioners to take a name tag and get some kind of token gift for that person. Then bring it in, (and leave it in one of the Church vestibules) attractively wrapped, with the name tag easily visible on the package around the weekend of December 6 th. The Christian Service Committee will then bring the gifts to the various facilities. If you have any questions, please call Arlene in Germantown at 537-6136, or Kathryn McDonald in Hudson at 828-0506. Here are some suggestions for what to get: stands WOMEN MEN Caress body wash Aftershave Dove Body Wash White socks Cologne, body mist Lotions Hand creams, lotions Shaving mirrors Knee Hi s & Thigh Hi s Scarf Ball caps GENERAL SUGGESTIONS Battery operated wall clocks Hand mirrors Mirrors with stands Dove soap Packages of cheese crackers Sugar free cookies (soft are best) Sugar free hard candies Gift certificates for the beauty shop with HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED.. remembering Holy Trinity Parish in your will? A bequest in your will, no matter what the amount, will help the parish to continue to care for and serve God s people through education, the Sacraments, and keeping our Church buildings in good condition. Bequests may be made to Holy Trinity Parish; Hudson and Germantown, St. Mary s Church, Hudson; or Resurrection Church, Germantown. Reflections on today s Scriptures Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time You will even be handed over by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends, and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name. This is not a pleasant prophecy. On the contrary, Jesus' somber words may strike us with a bit of fear and make us wonder if we will ever actually face such a tragic scenario. We are fortunate to live in a country where religious freedom is tolerated, and of course we hope that this continues to be the case. But the sad fact is that right now, there are Christians in other parts of the world who are living out the reality of these prophetic words. For these men, women, and children of faith, the name of Jesus truly is a cause of persecution and martyrdom. Let us imagine for a moment that the tables were turned. Suppose we were the ones suffering from the violent advances of anti-christian forces. Suppose we were the ones losing our homes, fleeing for our lives, tending to our wounded loved ones, or worse. Where would we look for help? To other Christians, most likely, to those who would sympathize with our commitments but who still had the resources to assist us. We ARE those other Christians. We are the ones who share a common faith with these suffering brothers and sisters on the other side of the globe. We are the ones with the resources to help them, even if it is just in a small way. Our prayers for their protection and peace cannot be underestimated, but neither can we dismiss the significance of contributing in any way possible to those organizations that are working on the front lines to assist the suffering Church throughout the world. May we all do what we can to bring relief to those who need it most. Gina Loehr Readings for the Week of November 13 Sunday: Mal 3:19-20a/Ps 98:5-9/2 Thes 3:7-12/Lk 21:5-19 Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22/Ps 15:2-5/Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11/Ps 150:1-6/Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Lk 19:41-44 Friday: Rv 10:8-11/Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131/ Lk 19:45-48 Dedication: Acts 28:11-16, 30-31/Ps 98:1-6/Mt 14:22-33 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12/Ps 144:1-2, 9-10/Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3/Ps 122:1-5/Col 1:12-20/Lk 23:35-43 It is not happy people who are thankful. It is thankful people who are happy.