St. Martin de Porres Parish 118 Cedar Valley Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 845.473.4222 845.473.4223 FAX www.stmartindeporres.org/facebook/tweeter email: [email protected]PARISH STAFF Msgr. James P. Sullivan Rev. Abraham K. George, M.C.B.S. Rev. Daniel Tuite Deacons: Victor Salamone, Franklin Hung, David Nash, James Fiorio, Michael Correale William Kennedy, Parish Finance Director Kathleen Davis, Administrative Assistant Patti Norman, Administrative Assistant Jackie Hourani, Music Coordinator Karen Hansen Simon, Trustee PJ Darcy, Trustee MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY VIGIL: 5:00 PM SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM, 5:00 PM WEEKDAYS: 6:45 AM & 12:15 PM SATURDAY: 8:00 AM HOLY DAYS: Consult Parish Bulletin SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:45—4:45 PM and other times, please call the rectory. SCHOOL 845.452.4428 Mrs. Kathleen Leahy, Principal www.stmartindeporresschool.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 845.471.8728 Mrs. Janet McGuirk, Coordinator Mrs. Ellen Farina, Assistant Coordinator Office Hours Monday—Thursday 9:30—1:30 PM PARISH CEMETERY Call 473-4222 BAPTISM: Celebrated on Sundays at 2:00 PM. Please contact the rectory well in advance of the Sacrament. Baptismal preparation class is on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Church. MARRIAGES: Couples should contact one of the priests or deacons at least 6 months prior to the wedding date. A marriage preparation program is required. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Please call the rectory if you wish to receive the Sacraments at home. Notify us of any hospitalization so that we may be of assistance. NEW PARISHIONERS: We welcome you and would like to meet you. Please introduce yourself to one of our priests, deacons or call the rectory. Please consult the bulletin for registration information. RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday—Friday 9:30 AM—3:30 PM
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St. Martin de Porres Parish 118 Cedar Valley Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
SATURDAY: 8:00 AM HOLY DAYS: Consult Parish Bulletin
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 3:45—4:45 PM and other times, please call the rectory.
SCHOOL
845.452.4428 Mrs. Kathleen Leahy, Principal
www.stmartindeporresschool.org
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 845.471.8728
Mrs. Janet McGuirk, Coordinator Mrs. Ellen Farina, Assistant Coordinator
Office Hours Monday—Thursday 9:30—1:30 PM
PARISH CEMETERY Call 473-4222
BAPTISM: Celebrated on Sundays at 2:00 PM. Please contact the rectory well in advance of the Sacrament. Baptismal preparation class is on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Church.
MARRIAGES: Couples should contact one of the priests or deacons at least 6 months prior to the wedding date. A marriage preparation program is required.
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Please call the rectory if you wish to receive the Sacraments at home. Notify us of any hospitalization so that we may be of assistance.
NEW PARISHIONERS: We welcome you and would like to meet you. Please introduce yourself to one of our priests, deacons or call the rectory. Please consult the bulletin for registration information.
JANUARY 11, 2015, THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased. (Mark 1:11) “He wants to be the bride at every wedding, the corpse at every funeral, and the baby at every christening.” Ironically, the subject of this cynical remark was a world
leader. Even though he often commanded center stage, he still craved attention. Deep down, most people do. To varying degrees, we’re like those little kids who want someone to notice and affirm us: “Watch me jump! Look at this trick! See what I can do!” Today’s celebration conveys a message about this human craving. In fact, you might call the Baptism of the Lord the “Feast of Full Attention.” The spotlight is on Jesus, who comes to John as just another penitent in the crowd. Then suddenly, he is singled out as uniquely cherished: the heavens are torn apart, the Spirit descends, and the Father’s voice declares him “my beloved Son.” What a stunning affirmation of Jesus’ importance! But here’s something just as stunning: the Sacrament of Baptism brings us right into Jesus’ own relationship with the Father! You don’t have to strive for attention, wonder who you are, or question whether your life matters. If you’ve been baptized into Christ, what the Father spoke to Jesus, he speaks to you: “You are my beloved son. You are my beloved daughter.” Yes, you need to be transformed into the likeness of Christ. And yes, that takes time. But as you make that journey, you can rest secure that you are already God’s beloved child. Everything flows from that. Today, as the Christmas season comes to a close, why not give one last gift? Offer God your full attention, as you reflect on your baptism. Let him reveal you to yourself and show you how greatly you are loved. As you give God your full attention, you will discover how much you have his. “Abba! Father! Thank you that I am your beloved child.” With permission of the Word Among Us, Copyright 2014 Page1
Saturday January 10 5:00 Mae & Harold Cutten Sunday January 11 7:30 Catherine Beahan 9:30 Fred Puttliz 11:30 Margaret Lattin 5:00 Chuck Wolff Monday January 12 6:45 Kenneth Rauch 12:15 Joseph DiLonardo Tuesday January 13 6:45 The People of St. Martin De Porres 12:15 Deacon Patrick Hogan Wednesday January 14 6:45 Muriel Driscoll 12:15 Helen Clark Thursday January 15 6:45 William & Elizabeth Ghaney 12:15 Bea Molella Friday January 16 6:45 Bryan Gannon 9:00 Virgil Minnick 12:15 Deacon Patrick Hogan Saturday January 17 8:00 Ronald Goulding 5:00 Deacon Patrick Hogan Sunday January 18 7:30 James C. Daly 9:30 John “Jack” Kehoe 11:30 Raymond Mandra 5:00 Mary Ellen & John Hibbard
There will only be one Mass on Monday, January 19th at 9:00am.
THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 19TH IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY.
Thank You! As we come to the end of the Christmas season, Msgr. Sullivan, Fr. Abraham and Fr. Dan would like to thank everyone who brought goodies, gifts and sent beautiful cards to the rectory. We wish you a Blessed & Healthy New Year!
PARISH INFORMATION Calvary Cemetery 62 Lagrange Avenue, Poughkeepsie 473-4222
Caring Committee Parish Office at 473-4222
Charismatic Prayer Group Meetings Monday-7:30 PM Bill Haag 462-3669
C. Y. O. - Chris Fields 462-8790
Knights of Columbus Peter Stafford 462-2110
Parish Council William Kennedy 462-4717 Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in The Nativity Center
Health Care Ministry Doris Kennedy 462-4717
Senior Program Val Brown 471-7567
Youth Ministry Grace McNamara 636-0514
Music Ministry Jackie Hourani 223-3439
Catholic Charities 452-1400
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday from 7:30 AM-12:00 noon.
ROSARY -(Mon.-Sat.) after the First Mass of the day.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Monday after the 12:15 PM Mass
ST. MARTIN de PORRES NOVENA Wednesday after the 12:15 PM Mass
SEPARATED & DIVORCED –1st & 3rd Thursday in the Nativity Center, 7-8:30pm. For info call Fran @ 914-522-5928 or Cathy @ 845-546-0268.
FLOCKNOTE’S-Stay connected to the Parish and the Archdiocese. Text Martin to 8457 or go to flocknote.com/smdppough to sign up.
PASTORAL INFORMATION If you are new to the parish and would like to register you may do so by filling out the registration form in the vestibule of the church or printing a form off the parish web site and returning it to the parish office via collection basket or mailing it to 118 Cedar Valley Rd. Poughkeepsie NY, 12603, or stop by the parish office. If you are a parishioner & need to update your information,
please e-mail updates to [email protected]. Please let us know if you have an address, phone # or e-mail address change; are moving out of the parish; or if a family member is sick and would like to be visited by a priest or a deacon.
REMEMBER OUR SICK Daniel Kelleher, Dennis Lengyel, Christopher LaFalce, Jeanette Iulo, Robert Stoutenburgh, Peter Cavaliere, Pat Drain, Cathie Geerlings, Francesco Ramirez, Stephanie & Kevin Gieseler,
Anthony Coviello, Matthew Bisanz, Bridie Craig, George Salchert, Josephine Bohac, Mary Peluse, Flo Nopolitano, Mary Trabucco, Mary Marquardt, Peggy O’Neil, Frank Hartenfels, Margaret Trojan , Tom George, Robert Belmonte, Sherry Fanelli, Catherine Gary Stuewer, Genie Rudmann, Beth Dziminowicz, Michael Micik, Katherine Murry, Janet & Gordon Gray, Arnold Barber, Robert Palmieri, Marie Tedone, Connie Marcela & Madeline Neena.
MILITARY SERVICE We would like to remember all of our parishioners serving in the Armed Forces, at home, but especially those serving overseas. Please remember especially: Pvt.
1st Class Evan Simeon; LT. Ryan Henebery; Sgt. Christopher Wilks; Arm. Robert Wilks; Pvt. Donald Schneider; Sgt. Philip D. Percesepe, USMC; Sr. Airman Anthony DiMase; Corey R. Tag; E-4 James LeRoy, US Army; Ens. Kathryn Munson; Sgt. Vincent A. Fiorillo; Airman Frank Lauria; LT. Eric Hung, USN; Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert J. LaBarbera, III U.S.N.; PVT2 Ronald D. Biro; Sgt. Marc Coviello; Michael Wagner, Army; Pvt. Nathan Wentworth; Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian Brandon USN; Sgt. Levi Santagate, USMC; AM2 (AW) Bridgit Stratton; Capt. Eddie Preisser, US Army; Sgt. William Haas, USMC; Airman 1st Class Preston David Wtulich, USAF; Richard Milliot, 2nd Mate.
2015 CALENDARS The parish would like to acknowledge the generosity of Vincent Miller, Miller Funeral Home, for donating our beautiful calendars again this year.
Busses for March for Life January 22nd
The March for Life in Washington, D.C., is scheduled for Thursday, January 22nd. This is the 42nd anniversary of the Supreme Court making it legal to kill babies out of the shadows of the Declaration on Independence. St.
Columba busses will depart at 5:00am after 4:30am Mass; St. Mary’s Bus will depart from Holy Trinity Church (new location) at 5:00am after 4:30am Mass there. For reservations and or information on the St. Columba buses contact George Morton @ 226-6896 and for the St Mary’s bus contact Rich @ 297-7930. Prices are adults $35.00 and students $25.00 (adjusted by need).
Christmas Flowers Thank You Continued
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Kelleher, Mr. Michael Coombs, Mrs. Louis Tocco, Ms. Nancy Schordine, Mr. & Mrs. Nunzio DiPaolo, Miss Sharon Stander & Mr. Ralph Stander.
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Days of Prayer and Healing Do you know someone who is carrying the grief of a past abortion? There is help and hope available and the pain and sorrow of a past
abortion need not endure for a lifetime. “Days of Prayer and Healing” offer the opportunity to experience the love and mercy of God and to heal the wound of abortion. The next “Day of Prayer and Healing” is Saturday, January 17, in Manhattan. For confidential registration and more information call the Sisters of Life at (866)-575-0075 (toll free) or E-mail [email protected]. For additional tri-state retreats and information see Lumina Hope & Healing after abortion www.postabortinhelp.org or E-mail [email protected] and you may also visit the Family Life/Respect Life Office -- Project Rachel website at http://nyfamilylife.org/project-rachel/.
Prayerful Remembrance and Intercession An afternoon of Prayerful Remembrance and Intercession: Saturday Jan. 17th 1-4pm St Augustine Parish Ossining. Join us as we gather to pray and intercede on behalf of our entire nation,
seeking forgiveness and healing in God’s merciful love. The day will include personal testimonies from those who have been affected by abortion, intercessory prayer, Eucharistic adoration & rosary, opportunity for sacrament of reconciliation, the holy sacrifice of the Mass. Sponsored by Family Life/Respect Life office (Sisters of Life) & Lumina Hope & Healing after abortion. For further information call 877-586-4621 or e-mail [email protected].
Local Rosary for Life
For those not traveling to Washington D.C. on January 22nd please join us for Rosary’s for Life at Poughkeepsie Planned Parenthood starting after 8:00am Mass at St. Mary’s, Poughkeepsie.
Exposition will be available for those selecting to stay in church. Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place when the rosary procession returns to church. All are invited.
ECUMENISM: WEEK OF PRAYER 2015 In 1907, Graymoor friar, Paul A. Watson, an early pioneer in the ecumenical movement in the U.S., laid the foundation for the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18-25. This year's theme, "Jesus said to her, 'Give me a drink' (John 4:7),” was chosen and developed by the Christians of Brazil. Although our local observance will not take place until Pentecost Sunday, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Poughkeepsie, you are invited this month to join Christians around the world in our prayer for unity, even as we rejoice in the rich diversity of the global Christian community. PRAY FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: JANUARY 18-25, 2015!
A 2-Penny Social Will be hosted at St. Mary's School in Wappinger Falls on January 31, (2 Convent Avenue). Free admission. Parking at school. Doors Open at 11:30 a.m. Calling begins at
1:00 p.m. Over 200 new items. Food will be for sale. 50/50 raffle tickets for sale. Proceeds go to the school. For questions, please contact Mary Joe at 592-0147 or [email protected].
Ways to support St. Martin de Porres School Target- Take Charge of Education: Register your card designating SMDPS School code 10910). The school will Receive 1% of your total bill. Tools for School: Register your Price Chopper AdvantEdge card designating SMDPS (School code 16284).
Box Top for Education & Campbell Soup Labels:
Send in box tops and labels for the school to receive credit for supplies. A+ Bonus Bucks: Register your S&S card
designating SMDPS (school code 07838) and the school will earn money based. All you have to do is: Log on to www.stopandshop.com/aplus to register online OR Dial 1-877-275-2758 to register your card
over the phone. Please visit the PSA website for all information regarding our committee and events. www.teacherweb.com/NY/StMartindePorres/PSA/.
Catholic Widows & Widowers The Catholic Widow & Widowers of Dutchess & Putnam will meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the parish meeting room at St. Kateri, Lagrangeville. 845-223-3097.
K of C Free Throw Competition The Knights of Columbus, council #7551, is sponsoring a free throw competition for boys and girls from ages 9-14 (age as of 1/1/2015). The event will take place on
Monday, January 19, 2015 in the St. Martin de Porres school gym. Registration will be from 6:30 to 7:00 PM and the competition will run from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Please bring proof of age to registration. The winning boy and girl, from each age group, will receive a basketball and earn the chance to compete in the District competition. If you have any questions, please contact the event chairperson Rick Schultz at 845-489-7362 or [email protected].
World Wide Marriage Encounter “All you who are thirsty come to the water! Has your marriage become dry? Do you thirst for the relationship you once had? Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. For information call 877-NYS-WWME ext 3.
CREATE CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY
A Charitable Gift Annuity allows you to make a significant gift to our parish while receiving payments for life in return. Gift annuity rates range from 4.7% to 9.0%. To learn more, please call the Office of Gift Planning at 646-794-3317 or email [email protected].
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Reach Christ! Greetings fellow parishioners and friends! We are writing to you on behalf of our parish youth group, Reach Christ. Over the past year, with your prayers and support, Reach Christ has been able to minister
to many youth within our parish and to the greater community. We are striving to draw our teens into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through our meetings, service projects, and social events. In an attempt to continue this fruitful endeavor we are planning a great event for July 2015! From the 16th – 25th of July 2015, 30-35 teens and parents from Reach Christ will be walking El Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James). It is a 490mi walking pilgrimage across the north coast of Spain to Santiago de Compostela. We will be walking the last 80mi, from Sarria, Spain to Santiago de Compostela and the Shrine of St. James the Apostle. Tradition teaches us that this is the final resting place of the relics of St. James the Apostle, which are interred in the Cathedral Shrine. Countless pilgrims have made this walk for almost 1000 years! So, why will Reach Christ do it? We will make this pilgrimage for a number of reasons. We will follow in the footsteps of the many pilgrims who, through this walk, strengthened their relationship with the Lord. We will show our teens the great depth and universality of our Catholic Faith. We will walk in prayer for all of you and bring your intentions to the tomb of the Apostle James. In humble prayer and petition we ask for your prayers and, if your means allow, your financial support. We are asking for sponsors to help our teens meet the cost of this endeavor. If you are interested, please pray over the possibility of helping us at the level of Bronze Sponsor - $100+ , Silver Sponsor - $250+ , or Gold Sponsor - $500+ Most of all, however, we ask for your prayerful support, without which this endeavor would be fruitless. All teens from the parish are welcome to join us! For further information or for questions about sponsoring a teen, please contact Fr. Dan at the Rectory (845-473-4222).
Please be assured of our continuing prayers for you, your families, and the wonderful people here at St. Martin’s. St. Martin de Porres & St. James the Apostle, Pray for Us! Fr. Dan Tuite ~ Parochial Vicar & Grace McNamara ~ Youth Minister Page4
Thank You!!
We want to express our sincere thanks to everyone who participated in the Sharing Tree program. Once again this year, this little church in this little town did something extraordinary.
Special thanks to our wonderful friends, Ethel Tierney & Mae Stringer who, for so many years, have opened their home to us so that we could sort and store gifts. Thank You, ladies!
We thank Msgr. Sullivan, Fr. Abraham, Fr. Dan, Kathleen & Patti in the rectory for your support, patience & help.
A VERY special thanks to the CCD staff, Janet, Ellen & Mae. We could not have done this without you!
We also need to thank Elaine & Bill Shelah, Pam & Steve Bartlett, Mary Brooks, Judy & John Marcus, Mike & Maureen (Our Chairperson for the past 20 years) Schade, Joe & Joan Cooper, Joyce Flanagan, Anne Selino, Sophia Sciacca, Carol & Ken Neisser, Anne Marie Teeling, Barbara Zuccarello. Marilyn O’Connor, Kyle Bernard, Kaitlyn Bernard, Shane Mulcahy, Peggy, John & Steven Latino, Mike Hynes, Jim & Mary Kay McPhee, Bill Kennedy & all of the people, too many to name here, who helped carry, sort and deliver gifts. Everyone from teens to our Knights of Columbus helped in so many ways!
Our greatest Thank You of course goes to our wonderful parishioners. You brought joy to our 21 families. You turned a time of stress into a time of hope. The hundreds of dollars in gift cards that you donated will sustain them into the New Year. There were also lots of gifts under their trees! You brought warmth and entertainment to our neighbors at the Lutheran Care Center, gave support to struggling moms & their babies, sent Christmas fun to so many children at the Poughkeepsie Children's Home & to the Handmaids of Mary in Harlem. This parish is extraordinary! We are overwhelmed every year by your generosity. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas & a Joyful New Year!!
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