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: Vigil P. 114; Sunday P. 117 ; Opening Hymn: #493 ; Closing: # 528 MASSES FOR THIS WEEK MONDAY: Weekday (March 14) 7:15 AM Virginia Jablanski - Andrea Nero & Family Anthony R. Demarest Jr - Matt & Kathy Clark TUESDAY: Weekday (March 15) 7:15 AM Wanda C. Twardy (9th Anniv)- Son, Paul Twardy Matthew G. Clark Sr. - Matt & Kathy Clark WEDNESDAY: Weekday (March 16) 7:15 AM Rudolph DeLaurentis - Wife & Family Herbert Meicht - Charles & Linda Meicht THURSDAY: Weekday (March 17) 7:15 AM Ellen Marie Skoda - Husband & Children FRIDAY: Weekday (March 18) 7:15 AM William & Joseph Maher - Kathleen Maher (HUD) 9:00 AM Children & Grandchildren - Jane & Roger Dooley (G TWN) PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD S PASSION SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: (March 19) 4:00 PM Mary & Alphonse Warakomski - Son, Dave (HUD) Anne D. Miller - Ellen & Daniel J. Miller Francis Keeler - Wife & Children 5:30 PM Carmela & Philip Manuli - Phyllis Manuli (G TWN) SUNDAY MORNING MASS: (March 20) 9:00 AM Daniel Barrett, Sr. - Bill & Stephanie Keyser (HUD) Mr. & Mrs. Reginald Grener - Matt & Katie Joan Wishon - Friendly Kitchen 11:00 AM Claire & George Hugue - Anita Broast (G TWN) For The Living & Deceased of the Parish LITURGICAL ROLES March 19-20 Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Altar Servers will be contacted personally for assignments. Assignments for Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Altar Servers will then be posted in the Sacristy and in the Vestibules. THE WEEK AHEAD SUNDAY, March 13 MONDAY, March 14 Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, Mar. 13 th On Saturday, March 12 th, of this weekend, be sure to set your clocks forward one hour. Palm Crosses Our Christian Service Committee will be at St. Mary's Academy on Sunday, March 13 th, 10:00 a.m. (following 9:00 a.m. Mass), to teach the art of making Palm Crosses. Come and learn and help our parishioners make more than 400 crosses needed to distribute to all the nursing homes in our area. We need your help, it's fun to learn! Catholic Daughters to meet Court Columbia #248 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be meeting on Monday, March 14 th, 6:30 p.m., at St. Mary s Academy. All Catholic women of the area are cordially invited to consider joining the Catholic Daughters. For additional information, please call Pat Nobes (851-7054). W E D N E S D A Y, M a r c h 1 6 The Gathering: Please come and share in the ongoing study of Sacred Scripture. The sessions take place the first and third Wednesday evening of each month, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., at the St. Mary s Academy Library. All members of the community are welcome to participate.
T U E S D AY, M a rc h 1 5 Saint Anthony Novena begins The annual thirteen Saint Anthony Novenas will begin this Tuesday, March 15 th, 7:00 p.m., in St. Mary s Chapel. In addition to the main Novena prayer service in the evening, the Novena prayer will be prayed after the Tuesday morning Masses. W E D N E S D A Y, M a r c h 1 6 Deacon Rick Washburn continues Lenten series Deacon Rick Washburn finishes his Lenten Series, this coming Wednesday at St. Mary s Church Hudson, at 6:00 p.m., Anyone interested in these sessions is most welcome to attend. THURSDAY, March 17 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 The Chrism Mass Thursday, March 17, 7:00 PM Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany You are invited to take part in one of the most special liturgies in the life of a diocese the Chrism Mass. At this liturgy, Bishop Scharfenberger gathers the faithful of the diocese priests and deacons, religious and laity around him for the blessing and consecration of the oils that will be used in the celebration of the sacraments throughout our diocese in the coming year. Here the Oil of the Catechumens, used to strengthen and free those who are preparing for baptism, will be blessed. Here the Oil of the Sick, used to strengthen, console and heal those who are infirm, will be blessed. Here the Sacred Chrism, used in the ordination of bishops and priests, confirmation, and the dedication of churches and altars, will be consecrated. And here, too, we will witness the Rite of Recommitment to Ministry by our priests, deacons and indeed the entire people of God. May our presence at the Chrism Mass be a sign of our support and gratitude for their ministry and a reminder that baptism calls all of us to lives of service. As parking places can be in short supply in the area surrounding the cathedral, early arrival is recommended. Anyone interested in carpooling is welcome to call the rectory to inquire 828-1334. FRIDAY, March 18 S U N D AY, M a rc h 2 0 Stations of the Cross: 7:00 p.m., St. Mary s Church Palm Sunday Breakfast We look forward to seeing you at our annual Palm Sunday Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on March 20 th, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at St. Mary s Academy. Adults: $9.00. Children: $4.50. Family, 2 adults 2 children: $22.50. Tickets will be available at the door. Tickets to the Palm Sunday Breakfast are on sale this weekend. Extra Times for Confession Extra times will be offered for the Sacrament of Confession/Reconciliation: Germantown Msgr. Charles Coen will be available for confessions at Resurrection Church this Sunday, March 13, 12:00-1:30 p.m. Hudson At St. Mary s Church Fr. Bath will be available on Saturday, March 19, 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, 6:00-6:45 pm. & 7:20-8:00 p.m. (before and after the St. Anthony Novena) and Saturday, March 26, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE Feet needed We are seeking the help of twelve parishioners to volunteer for the Rite of the Washing of the Feet on Holy Thursday, March 24 th, 5:30 p.m. Recently Pope Francis decreed that participation in the Holy Thursday Foot Washing Ceremony is open to everyone regardless of gender, age, nationality, or religious affiliation. We encourage ALL parishioners to consider participating. If you can assist, please sign up in the Church vestibules, or call the Rectory at 828-1334. HOLY THURSDAY COVERED DISH Following the 5:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, March 24 th, we will have a covered dish supper at the Academy. Plan to prepare your favorite dish and join us. In order to know how many places we need to set up, please call the rectory in Hudson at 828-1334 and tell us what you will be bringing and how many will be in your party. The Christian Service Committee will be providing desserts, rolls, and beverages. These are some of the items needed from parishioners: hot casseroles, cold cuts, pizza, wings, salads, baked beans, and deviled eggs. (The Christian Service Committee can keep casseroles and similar items warm, but they are not able to do any major cooking or defrosting of items). by Bud Ozar Stoning is not just an ancient act of violence. Each day in our homes we throw stones of ridicule, criticism, namecalling and put-downs. All of it is deadly. Hear Jesus in today s gospel: Whoever is without sin can throw the first stone. Rid your home of violence. Stop verbal stoning! Yankee Candle Orders due Easter Sunday Instructions are on the white page inside each packet-- including instructions for on-line shopping! Deadline for pre-paid orders: March 1 st Please make checks payable to Holy Trinity There are several ways to hand in orders: 1. Place in envelope marked "Yankee Candle" and put in collection basket, 2. Drop off at Rectory, Mondays thru Fridays 9-2, 3. Give to Maura Nedwell, 4. or.. mail to Holy Trinity, PO Box 323, Hudson, NY 12534 Questions? Please feel free to call Maura Nedwell - 851-3688 - anytime! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT The word among us The Word Among Us Easter issue has something for everyone. It is available in the front vestibule for $1.00 a copy. Keep using this valuable tool to learn and experience the power of God s Holy Word Sacrificial Giving When we put the needs of others before ourselves when we share the best of who we are we make our Church and our world much better. HUDSON Regular Offertory Last Weekend (Mar. 6)..... $5,795.00 Heat and Fuel... $ 656.00 Catholic Relief Services Appeal... $ 749.00 GERMANTOWN Regular Offertory Last Weekend (Mar. 6)..... $5,279.00 Heat and Fuel... $ 194.00 Catholic Relief Services Appeal... $ 455.00
Our Bishop s Appeal 2016 HOW ONE OFFICE SERVES OFFICE OF LAY MINISTRY FORMATION The Office of Lay Ministry Formation provides education and formation for the laity who are called and gifted to serve in various ministries in their parishes such as pastoral care of the sick, outreach to the poor, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, faith formation, youth ministry and more. Through its programs, workshops, and major events, this office provides opportunities for a solid grounding in Sacred Scripture, theology, and ministry skills as well as personal enrichment in faith on both an initial and ongoing basis. In 2015 85 people from 39 parishes were enrolled in the Kateri Institute for Lay Ministry Formation at regional sites in Clifton Park, Oneonta, Queensbury, Albany, Watervliet, and Stuyvesant Falls. 29 people from 23 parishes completed the Kateri Institute for Lay Ministry Formation and received the Blessing for Those who Exercise Pastoral Service during the celebration of the Eucharist with Bishop Scharfenberger. Over 400 people from every county in the diocese participated in the annual Autumn Diocesan Gathering in October. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany Office of Development and Stewardship 40 North Main Avenue Albany, New York 12203 If you would like to make a gift online, please visit: www.thebishopsappeal.org Need your Rosary repaired? A parishioner has decided for her Lenten observance to repair broken Rosaries. If you have a Rosary that is damaged in any way, we invite you to place it in the collection basket during Lent. Put your Rosary in an envelope with your name, address, and telephone number on it. After the Rosary is repaired, we will contact you and arrange for your repaired Rosary to be returned to you. Check out Year of Mercy website Welcome to the Year of Mercy! Each month during the Jubilee Year, the Diocese of Albany will publish a short newsletter focusing on a specific Work of Mercy. These will be posted on the diocesan Year of Mercy webpage (http://www.rcda.org/yearofmercy). Please feel free to download or print them out.
Easter Egg Hunt! For Fifth Graders and younger. St. Mary s Academy 301 Allen St., Hudson Palm Sunday, March 20th 1:00 p.m. Prayer from a concentration camp Several people have requested a copy of the prayer Deacon Richard Washburn quoted last weekend. Here it is: O Lord, remember not only the men and women of good will, but also those of ill will. But do not remember all the suffering they have inflicted on us: remember the fruits we have bought, thanks to this suffering - our comradeship, our loyalty, our humility, our courage, our generosity, the greatness of heart which has grown out of all this, and when they come to judgement let all the fruits which we have borne be their forgiveness. Prayer written by an unknown prisoner in Ravenbruck Concentration Camp and left by the body of a dead child. The Third Scrutiny This Sunday at the 9:00 AM Mass we celebrate the "Third Scrutiny" for the elect (Nicole Risch and Adam Dreher) who are preparing for initiation at the Easter Vigil. According to the Churches Rites, "the scrutinies are meant to uncover, then heal all that is weak, defective, or sinful in the hearts of the elect; to bring out, then strengthen all that is upright, strong, and good." Today we continue to celebrate these powerful rituals, convinced that those about to enter into a covenant with God in Christ stand in need of our prayers for deliverance and protection. We also understand today that our prayers for protection from evil are not limited to those formally engaged in the catechumenal process. Just as our entire community is called to journey with the catechumens throughout the Lenten season, we recognize the need we all share for freedom from evil and its effects. Because we are celebrating the Scrutinies, the Scripture readings will be taken from Cycle A of the Lectionary this Sunday (9:00 AM Mass only). Later this week we will present the Lord's Prayer to our elect, and "wait in joyful hope" until they can pray it with us as one of the Faithful at the Easter Vigil. Having thoughts of becoming a Catholic? Find out more about RCIA It makes no difference if you have been raised in another denomination, have no church affiliation or experience, or even if you were never baptized. You may have started out Catholic, but never completed your initiation with the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. Whatever your reason, know there are many like yourself who desire a closer relationship with Christ and a community in which to thrive and worship to help deepen the relationship. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults helps individuals journey to a deeper understanding of Jesus and the Catholic faith. It is a life-changing journey. To find out if this is right for you, or for more information, please call Michael Van Allen at the Rectory Office: 518-828-1334. Or email him at holytrinityhudson.org. Trip to Italy A good number of parishioners are signing up for a tenday trip to Italy, October 8-18. Cost (including airfare) is $3,899. Tour includes Rome, Florence, Bologna, Assisi, and Venice. For more information pick up a flyer at the Church entrances.; or call Proximo Travel at 855-842-8001, or visit them on the web at www.proximotravel.com..
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 13, 2016 Vaviroa's story Vaviroa is a smart, hardworking woman with four children to feed. Though she had been raising her children alone for many years, their family was doing very well. They ate crops grown from Vaviroa s family farm, and they even made money selling extra vegetables in nearby villages. Then, in 2013, Cyclone Haruna hit, destroying most of northern Tulear, the part of Madagascar where Vaviroa and her children lived. Her fields flooded, and her crops died. With no way to feed her family, Vaviroa needed some help. She was already a great farmer she just needed extra support to get back on her feet. And that extra support came in the form of seeds. CRS seed fair program gives vouchers to farmers and their families so they can buy seeds, farm tools and livestock at local seed fairs. The goods they buy help them replant and rebuild their communities. The fairs also give farmers a chance to sell their crops in a safe place to people who need them. And these seed fairs help the environment by giving farmers the tools they need to care for God s creation. With the seeds she received at a CRS seed fair, Vaviroa has been able to replant her fields. Once again, her children are receiving the nutrients they need to grow and are able to attend school. Vaviroa is proud of all she s accomplished-and looking forward to the next planting season. Through your Lenten contributions to Operation Rice Bowl, you will be helping an untold number of struggling people like Vaviroa and her family find a better way of life. Reflections on today s Scriptures Fifth Sunday of Lent Then Jesus said, Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on do not sin anymore. To the woman caught in adultery, Jesus was literally a savior. She was about to suffer the death penalty, according to the law of Moses, but the Lord preserved her life. He did not pretend she was innocent or excuse her behavior. His protection was not the result of anything the woman did or said to earn his favor. Rather, his freely bestowed mercy became an opportunity for her conversion. He saved her and set her free not only from the self-righteous scribes and Pharisees but from her own destructive behavior. The woman's physical life was spared, and if she chose to follow Jesus instruction to abandon sin, her spiritual life was also saved as a result of this dramatic encounter. We also have access to this freedom. When he died on the cross for us, Jesus became our savior too. Instead of condemning us, he set us free from the power of sin. But like the woman in the Gospel, we have a choice to make. Jesus sacrifice is sufficient to remove the death penalty for us, but we are the ones who decide whether or not we will sin anymore. We decide whether we will be slaves to selfishness, lust, and envy or whether we will pursue a life of generosity, self-control, and peace. Jesus does everything he can for us, short of taking our will captive. We, finally, have to decide: will I follow the path of Jesus, who has saved me, by resolving to sin no more? Or will I depart from my savior, and return to the same old self-destructive patterns? The holy season of Lent is made to assist us in our decision to repent and to change for the better. There is no better time than now to sincerely resolve to begin anew Gina Loehr Readings for the Week of March 13 Sunday (Mar. 13): Is 43:16-21/Ps 126:1-6/Phil 3:8-14/Jn 8:1-11 Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c- 62/ Ps 23:1-6/Jn 8:12-20 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9/Ps 102:2-3, 16-21/Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Dn 3:52-56/Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9/Ps 105:4-9/Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13/Ps 18:2-7/Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Ps 89:2-