Pastor ...................................................................................... Rev. George Oonnoonny Parochial Vicar/Vicario Parroquial ............................................. Rev. Matthew Cherian Coordinator of Faith Formation (CCD) Program .................................... Mrs. Lisa Quist MASSES - BUCHANAN LOCATION Saturday evening ....................................... Spanish 7:30 pm Sunday .............................. 8:45, 11:30 am, Spanish 1:30 pm ............................................................. Eastern Rite 4:00 pm Holy Day......................................................... As Announced Weekdays: Monday thru Saturday .......................... 8:00 am CONFESSIONS Saturday.......................................................by appointment Spanish ........................ before Mass on Saturday or Sunday or anytime by appointment OFFICE HOURS Monday, Tuesday, Thursday.................. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Friday ..................................................... 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. ............. 5:00 to 7:30 pm (Spanish) MASSES - VERPLANCK LOCATIONSaturday evening ..................................................... 5:00 pm Sunday ....................................................................10:15 am Holy Day......................................................... As Announced Weekdays: Monday thru Thursday ..........................9:00 am CONFESSIONS Saturday....................................................... 4:00 to 4:30 pm or anytime by appointment OFFICE HOURS Thursday ................................................ 9:30 am to 3:00 pm THRIFT SHOP Wednesday and Saturday.................... 9:30 am to 12:30 pm 3094 ALBANY POST ROAD BUCHANAN, NEW YORK 10511 Phone: 914-737-1046 Fax: 914-737-9320 Email: [email protected]ST. CHRISTOPHER AND ST. PATRICK 240 ELEVENTH STREET, PO BOX 609 VERPLANCK, NEW YORK 10596 Phone: 914-737-0635 Fax: 914-788-0584 Email: [email protected]Website: www.chrispatparish.com Roman Catholic Church of
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Pastor ...................................................................................... Rev. George Oonnoonny
Parochial Vicar/Vicario Parroquial .............................................Rev. Matthew Cherian
Coordinator of Faith Formation (CCD) Program .................................... Mrs. Lisa Quist
MASSES - BUCHANAN LOCATION
Saturday evening....................................... Spanish 7:30 pm Sunday ..............................8:45, 11:30 am, Spanish 1:30 pm .............................................................Eastern Rite 4:00 pm Holy Day......................................................... As Announced Weekdays: Monday thru Saturday.......................... 8:00 am
CONFESSIONS
Saturday.......................................................by appointment Spanish ........................before Mass on Saturday or Sunday or anytime by appointment
OFFICE HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday..................9:00 am to 2:00 pm Friday .....................................................9:00 am to 1:00 pm Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. .............5:00 to 7:30 pm (Spanish)
MASSES - VERPLANCK LOCATION
Saturday evening..................................................... 5:00 pm Sunday ....................................................................10:15 am Holy Day......................................................... As Announced Weekdays: Monday thru Thursday ..........................9:00 am
CONFESSIONS
Saturday.......................................................4:00 to 4:30 pm or anytime by appointment
OFFICE HOURS
Thursday ................................................9:30 am to 3:00 pm THRIFT SHOP Wednesday and Saturday....................9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Baptisms: Celebrated on the first Sunday of the month at 12:30 or 3:00pm. Parents should call the rectory at least four weeks in advance, and must attend instructions, which are held on the third Thursday of the month. Church Law requires that only Catholics in good standing are eligible to be Godparents. No Baptisms will be scheduled during Lent. Anointing of the Sick: We offer this sacrament to those who are seriously ill, at home or in the hospital. We urge you to contact the office before someone goes to the hospital for an operation. (A priest may not be available later) Ministry of the Sick: Holy Communion will be brought to the sick, upon request. The bedridden or chronically ill can be placed on the “Eucharistic Ministers” visitation schedule. Wedding: Engaged couples must make arrangements in person, at the office at least six months in advance. Parish Membership: We welcome all new members to our parish. Please register at the office, by phone or in person. Registration forms are available at the entrances to the Churches. Also, please notify the office if your address has changed or if you would like to be added to the weekly envelope system.
Saint Christopher and Saint Patrick Collections
Regular Collection Special Collection $4,552.00 $2,121.00 Rectory & Office Renovation Project – The renovations needed for both the rectory and the parish office are extensive, therefore expensive. If you contribute $1,000.00 or more your name will be inscribed on a plaque and placed in our new offices. All donation amounts are welcomed and appreciated, large or small. If you have any suggestions for fundraising events or organizations or businesses that might like to help with this project, please speak to Fr. George. As always, your continued support of and sacrifice for our parish is appreciated and acknowledged. If you have any questions, please call Fr. George (914-737-0635) or Bob Hemsing (914-231-5601 or Luis Pasato (914)844-7727). Thank you for your prayerful consideration of this request.
Events this Week
Sunday Second Collection: Christmas Angel Wednesday Thrift shop open from 9:30am-12:30pm Saturday Thrift shop open from 9:30am-12:30pm Sunday Second Collection: Solemnity of Mary
CHRISTMAS 2016 Dear Parishioners,
Christmas is a special time for us - a time to recognize the love and goodness of God; a time to know that Christ
has come among us; a time to remember that God now shares the same joys and sorrows that we do; a time to
rejoice in the hope of eternal life that Jesus brings to each of us.
The celebration of Christmas is a special time to recognize the love and goodness of the Lord. He comes among
us; He shares our human condition; He gives himself to us without reserve. May this Christmas season find you
abounding in love, rejoicing in hope, and secure in God's peace.
We welcome all of you, those who celebrate with us daily and weekly, and those who have been away for a while.
We invite each of you to celebrate with us, and we ask that you please bring a friend to celebrate with us as well.
Thank you for all the kindness, support, encouragement and generosity you have shown during the year. May the
newborn Christ child bless you, your families and your homes. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous
New Year.
Father George Oonnoonny
Fr. Mathew Cherian
The sick are comforted just knowing that we pray for them. Please remember these members of our Parish
Family, who are ill, in your prayers: Mickey Foster, Beverly Lewis, Ray Mackey, Aidan McElgunn, Sheila
Dahlke Moore, John Mecca, Richard Curinga, Susan Rose, Michael Boddie, John Boddie, James Boddie, Kathy
Farrey, Art Farrey Sr., Ed Lent, Margaret Hesselgrave, Colin Lent, Eddie Lent, Sean Flaherty, Michael Cook, Joao Manino Vaz and Marilu Selicco who are sick.
The winner of the 26 Week Club for week #4 was #2, Carol Anne Colman. The seller was the Fran Vargo.
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
First Reading: Isaiah 52:7-10 Isaiah rejoices that God is bringing his exiled people home to Jerusalem. He calls out to the people to be glad because God will restore Jerusalem. Second Reading: Hebrews 1:1-6 Paul explains to the Hebrews that although God had spoken through the prophets, people could not always completely understand the message. Now God has spoken to us by sending Jesus, the son, a reflection of God’s glory and forgiver of our sins. Gospel: John 1:1-18 John describes how the Word came into the world in the form of Jesus. All those who accept Jesus become children of God by sharing in Jesus’ love. No one has seen God, but through Jesus, God was revealed to us.
COMUNIDAD HISPANA PARROQUIA DE SAN CHRISTOPHER/SAN PATRICIO
HORARIO DE ATENCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: LUNES, MARTES, JUEVES, VIERNES 5:00PM- 7:30PM
Página Web: WWW.Chrispatparish.com
EVENTOS DE LA SEMANA DEL 25 DE DICIEMBRE AL 1 DE ENERO
Domingo 25 de Diciembre: GRAN PASE DEL NIÑO JESUS
Segunda Colecta Regalo de Navidad a la Iglesia. Jueves 29 de Diciembre: Santa Misa a las 7:30 pm
Domingo 1 de Enero: Segunda Colecta para la Solemnidad de María
REGISTRACION DE FELIGRESES
Les damos la Bienvenida a nuestros hermanos que nos visitan por primera vez y les invitamos a que se registren en la parroquia y que participen del sistema de sobres semanales. Puede hacerlo con los ujieres o en la rectoría. Por favor tome unos minutos y regístrese ya que de esa manera Ud. estará activo en la parroquia y tendrá muchos beneficios. Uno de los beneficios es tener una Carta de Referencia para Inmigración o cualquier caso Federal o Estatal que Usted lo necesite. La Iglesia está lista para ayudarlo, siempre y cuando Ud. este participando del Sistema de Sobres Semanales de la parroquia. REGISTRESE LO MÁS PRONTO POSIBLE. La registración la puede hace en la rectoría durante las horas de oficina.
NATIVIDAD 2016 Queridos Feligreses, Navidad es un tiempo especial para nosotros – un tiempo para reconocer el amor y la bondad de Dios; un tiempo para saber que Cristo ha venido entre nosotros; un tiempo para recordar que Dios comparte las mismas alegrías y tristezas que nosotros; un tiempo para regocijarse en la esperanza de la vida eterna que Jesús nos trae a nosotros. La celebración de la Navidad es para reconocer el amor y la bondad de Dios. Él está entre nosotros; El comparte nuestra condición humanan; Él se dio a si mismo sin reserva. Que esta temporada de Navidad nos encuentre en abundante amor, regocijándose en esperanza, y seguros en la paz de Dios. Les damos la bienvenida a todos Ustedes, a todos quienes celebran con nosotros diariamente y semanalmente, y a aquellos quienes han estado alejados por un tiempo. Le invitamos a cada uno de Uds. a celebrar con nosotros, y les pedimos que traigan a un amigo/a para celebrar con nosotros también. Gracias por su toda la amabilidad, apoyo, aliento y generosidad que Ud. han mostrado durante todo el año. Que el recién nacido el niño Jesús, bendiga su familia y su casa. Le deseamos una feliz Navidad y un Próspero Año Nuevo. Padre George Oonnoonny Padre Mathew Cherian
NATIVIDAD DEL SEÑOR Esa entrega total de sí mismo empezó en Jesús esta noche/día de Navidad, una entrega que lo llevó a ascender a la cruz, pero esa Palabra eterna del Padre desciende ahora a habitar (quiere decir textualmente “vivir habitualmente en un lugar determinado”) entre nosotros. En el abrevadero donde se pone la comida de los animales, demasiado inútiles para buscarse ellos mismos su alimento, yace el Pan celestial para los pecadores inútiles. Este Niño envuelto en pañales, que ya prefiguran los lienzos de su sepultura, pues la madera del pesebre debería convertirse en la madera de la cruz. El César mandó a inscribirse al pueblo subyugado por los impuestos y el servicio militar obligatorio; pero el reino de paz de Cristo, que sobreviviría al del César, pertenecerá preferencialmente a los pobres e indefensos. Es por eso que el don que nos ofrece Dios en Jesús revela el mejor de los regalos: el amor. Y también nos revela cómo se ha de compartir ese amor en una entrega generosa.
Jubilee Year of Mercy THE CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY
(For private recitation on ordinary rosary beads)Our Father ..., Hail Mary ..., � e Apostles’ Creed.� en, on the OUR FATHER BEADS you will say the following words:
Eternal Father, I o� er You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
On the HAIL MARY BEADS you will say the following words:
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion have mercy on us and on the whole world.In conclusion THREE TIMES you will recite these words:
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.From the Diary of the Servant of God Sr. Faustina - Note Book I, p 197IMPRIMATUR: + Joseph F. MaguireNovember 17, 1979 Bishop of Springfi eld, Mass.
