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!!!!!!!!!!P������� S��! Rev. Patrick F. Buckley, Pastor Joseph Soave, Lay Trustee
Rev. David Kazzahchiyang Didam, Parochial Vicar Bill Paccione, Lay Trustee
Rev Msgr. Charles P. Coen, Pastor Emeritus Rick Moglia, Finance Council Chairman
Gwen McCann, Parish Council President
C��� ������ � ��� E��������! Saturday: 5:00pm Monday-Saturday 9:00am at the Church
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am Family Mass, Tues. & Thurs, 7:00am at the Holy Spirit Chapel
10:30am & 12:00 noon For Holy Days schedule, consult bulletin
Adoration: First Fridays after the 9:00am Mass until 6:00pm
Confessions: Saturday, 3:30pm - 4:30pm (or available by appointment) !
Baptism: Phone Rectory to make arrangements Baptism Classes: 2nd Monday of month, 7:30pm - by appointment
Marriages: Phone Rectory at least 6 months in advance
Sick Calls: Phone Rectory at any time. Please do not wait until the last moment.
Hospital Visits and Anointing of the Sick: Parishioners in need of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, please
call the Rectory. This includes anyone going to the hospital for a serious operation or who has a relative who is gravely ill.
Rectory Office Hours: Monday through Friday—9:00am to 4:00pm
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!P����� O���� !Rectory Religious Education Parish Center/Maintenance
7411 South Broadway 30 Benner Rd 30 Benner Rd
845-758-3732 Fax: 845.758.1214 845.758.5506 845-758-5689
Lauren Kerzner-Secretary/Bookkeeper Ellen Farina— CRE Joseph Scala — Maintenance Supervisor
P. Grassi, Maureen Terranova (Assts.) Helen Moore— CRE Assistant Sacristan
Vicki Capel-Parish Cemetery Cor. [email protected] John Dorrian
[email protected]
December 10, 2017 www.stchrisredhook.org
The Parish Family of St. Christopher and St. Sylvia
John the Baptist appeared in the desert
proclaiming a baptism of repentance for
the forgiveness of sins. MK 1-4
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In Time: Intention: Requested by:
Sat December 9
5:00 PM Intentions of Seniors
Carlo Chillino, Jr.
Mangiamele Family
Sun December 10
7:30 AM Dot Bowman Sharon & Harold Sanger
9:00 AM Vincenzo Cincotta Grace Cincotta & Family
10:30 AM Joe McDermott Bemis Family
12 Noon Pro Populo ——————
Mon December 11!
9:00 AM Sheila Jantzen Reichman Family
Tues December 12
7:00 AM Joe Trimarco Knights of Columbus, Saugerties
9:00 AM Lilo Trimarco Ed Sandfort
Wed December 13!
9:00 AM William Abela Month’s Mind
Thurs December 14!
7:00 AM Harold Gruber Donovan Family
9:00 AM Janet Towner Betty Bader
Fri December 15!
9:00 AM Darren Wolfe Wolfe Family
Sat December 16
9:00 AM Sally O’Connor Pat & Family
5:00 PM Intentions of the Holy Name
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Sun December 17!
7:30 AM Jane Zietz Sharon & Harold Sanger
9:00 AM Emery Ruger Sharon & Harold Sanger
10:30 AM Thomas A. Spierto Pullaro Family
12 Noon Pro Populo ——————
This Week at St. Christopher-St. Sylvia
Welcome to the Parish Family of St. Christopher and St. Sylvia! We hope that all new residents to the Red
Hook area will feel at home in our parish and strive to be an active part of our faith community. Please take a
moment to stop in the Rectory office to fill out a membership form and to meet a member of the Pastoral Staff.
DEC. 10, 2017—SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
S T E W A R D S H I P R E P O R T December 3, 2017��������.$10,016.34
Flower Collection��������...$1,941.00 Thank you for your continued
generosity!
Sunday, December 10 Second Sunday of Advent
RCIA 10-12 NOON Rectory
Youth Alive Mass 12 NOON Church
St. Christopher Food Pantry 12-1 PM Parish Center
Monday, December 11 St. Damasus I
Our Lady Rosary Makers 10:00 AM Church
Prayer Shawl Meeting 2:00 PM Parish Center
Tuesday. December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe
Prayers For Life 9:30-10:30 AM Church
Wednesday, December 13 St. Lucy
Religious Ed. Classes 4:30-5:45 PM School
Children’s Choir Practice 6:00 PM School
RCIT Class 7:00 PM School Rm #7
Thursday, December 14 St. John of the Cross
Religious Ed. Classes 4:30-5:45 PM School
Friday, December 15 Advent Weekday
Saturday, December 16 Advent Weekday
Solas An Lae 7 :00 PM Gym
AA Meeting 7:00 PM Don Bosco Hall
Sunday, December 17 Third Sunday of Advent
Holy Name Breakfast 8—11 AM Gym, 30 Benner
RCIA 10-12 NOON Rectory
Collection for Retired Religious-Elderly Catholic
sisters, brothers, & religious order priests need your
help. Many served for years in Catholic schools,
hospitals, & parishes-often for little to no pay. Now
there is a shortage in retirement savings. Your gift
provides funding for medications, nursing care, and
more. Please give to those who have given a lifetime.
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From the Pastor’s Corner
Each year, this season of Advent comes around. We bless another candle this second week in
Advent. Let us ask God to bless our family:
God of new messengers,
this Sunday you tell us in your Gospel
“I am sending my messenger ahead of you.”
Help us to be your messengers
of peace and reconciliation
as we journey through
this second week of Advent.
Second Sunday of Advent
The countercultural John the Baptist may have had an odd
sense of style by our standards (he wore camel hair) and he may
have consumed an unappealing diet (locusts and wild honey), but he
had his finger on the pulse of what really mattered. He needed little
in the way of worldly comforts because he was consumed with his
task of spiritually preparing those who were willing to hear for the
One who would come to baptize with the power of the Holy Spirit. What mattered was this future
revelation, and John would let nothing that belongs to this earthly existence get in the way of his
preparation for that revelation.
In his second letter, Peter tells us that all will dissolve away and through holiness and
devotion we will be made ready for the Lord's coming. The trends we get caught up in will seem
empty and meaningless. All that will remain is God and those created in his image, and the
relationships we have between us.
What matters to you, right here and right now, on this Second Sunday of Advent? We don't
have to trade in brand-name clothes for camel hair, but we need to ask ourselves: if we were
called to give it all away tomorrow for Jesus, would we be mature enough to do so? The answer
to this question lies at the heart of stewardship.
When we light this second candle on our
wreath,
let us bring your light
to our friends and neighbors this week.
We ask this through Christ,
who is the Light of the world.
Amen.
The Advent Wreath is an Old German tradition seen throughout the world, used in
homes & churches to prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Christ.
●Circle-shaped wreath, a symbol of eternity, reminds us that God has no beginning and
no end. Evergreens symbolize eternal life and a reminder that God is unchangeable.
The three purple candles remind us of the penitential nature of the Advent season.
1st purple candle-the Candle of Hope; we have hope because God will keep the promises
He has made.
2nd purple candle-the Candle of Preparation reminds us to “get ready” to welcome Jesus!
3rd purple candle (lit the 4th Sunday of Advent) the Candle of Love reminds us that God sent His Son because
He loves us!
4th rose/pink candle, the Candle of Joy (lit on the 3rd Sunday of Advent) as Gaudete Sunday is taken from the
entrance antiphon, “Rejoice (gaudete) in the Lord always, again I say, rejoice!” It shows that the end of
Advent, our waiting, draws near and we are overjoyed at the coming of the King! Sometimes there
is a fifth spotless white candle in the center of the wreath, the Christ Candle – a reminder that Christ
is the pure Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. This candle is traditionally lit on
Christmas Day.
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Look What’s Happening at St. Christopher—St. Sylvia Parish!
Holy name
Breakfast
The Monthly Community Breakfast is
NEXT SUNDAY, DEC. 17TH 8 TO 11 AM
School Gym, 30 Benner Rd.
Adults $6...Children 12 and under $4.
Under 4 FREE
Proceeds will go toward
refurbishing the School/
Parish Center parking lot
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
CHRIST TREE PROGRAM
NEXT Sunday is the FINAL DAY to
bring in your angel gifts and Christmas
meals. We will be delivering the gifts
next SUNDAY after Mass.
If you find you can’t purchase the gift on the Angel
you choose, please return the angel to the basket
ASAP. If you lost the Angel, please email us with as
much information about the angel as you can
remember.
The sign-up sheet for adopting a family
for a Christmas meal is in the back of
the church. Please fill in your name and
phone number, and take the tab from the
sheet. Purchase and bring the complete
uncooked meal, including a ham or frozen turkey, to
the basement on
Sunday Dec. 17th between 8:30 & 10:30 AM
If you have any questions, we can be reached at:
[email protected]
“ANGELS” are in the back of the church.
GRADES 1—6
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Christmas Movie-The First Christmas
Please remember to bring in a plate of cook-
ies to share. Parents are welcome!
YOUTH ALIVE
Lessons in Carols
Sunday, December 10, 2017– Part II
12:00 Noon - 2:00 pm
The Baptist Home at Brookmeade
Rhinebeck, NY
Any questions, please call the
Religious Education Office
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Prayer Service # 3
Sunday, December 10, 2017
12:00 pm Mass - Church
Prayer Service to follow in the Church
(Only for those who are not in
Lessons in Carols)
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Sacraments of Initiation
Saturday, December 16, 2017
10:30 am-3:30 pm
Room #7
Bring a Bag Lunch!
Next SUNDAY, DEC. 17TH will be the
50/50 RAFFLE DRAWING during the Holy Name Breakfast
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE PRESENT
TO WIN… BUT...HOW EXCITING
TO BE THERE IF YOUR NAME
IS CALLED?
The Rosary will be
said before Sunday
Masses during the
month of December.
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In your prayers, please remember the
sick, especially John Aeolus ●Frances Allen ●Paul Anderson
Hope Babineau ●Roma Buel ●Helen Burns
Marion Burns ●Brianna Chase ●Scott Clements
John Conlon ●John Conway ●James Cullen ●Holly Daly
Lillian Dietz ●John Dorrian ●John Dykeman
Janice Farinacci ●Charles Fasce ●Fr. Cassian Folsom
Thomas Galbraith ●Jeannette Gordon
Arthur Hallenbeck ●Haley Hines ●Brian James
Alex Katz ●Pam Kaliche ●Sylvia Ledenko
Henrietta Lynch ●Theresa Lynch ●Joseph Lynch
Marlene McGowan-Yedic ●Gina Maculski
Antoinette Maffei ●Alex Cortes Molloy
Thomas Richard Malone ●John Manning ●Eric Moore
Patricia Murphy ●Richard Murray ●Jolanda Niec
Frank Pasqua, Jr. ●Joe Piccard ●Michael Qianonni
●Maureen Randene ●James Rudy ●Anna Safford
●Katarina Salman ●John Sculco ●Amy Sivulich
Lisa Slayton ●Samantha Smith ●Zach Swart ●Tony Torres
●Mary Verlin ●Bryan Williams ●James Williams
Alice Zelasco
Please call the office to add or remove someone from list
RCIA Hospitality Volunteers Needed !
Volunteer for any Sunday between now
and May to provide a light breakfast
snack for RCIA. Show our candidates the
warmth & welcome of our parish. RCIA
meets in the rectory every Sunday, 10 AM
to NOON. No need to fuss – just drop off
muffins, coffee cake or something light to the rectory
a few minutes before or after going to Mass.
To volunteer for a Sunday, please call
Lisa Dolan at 758-0119
Advent Confessions
●Dec. 18th Reconciliation Monday…4-8 PM
Church
●Sat., Dec. 23rd….2:30-4:30 PM
●As well as regular
confession times on
Saturdays...3:30-4:30 PM
For the week of
Dec.9 - Dec. 16
THE BREAD & WINE &
SANCTUARY LAMP Sponsored by an
Anonymous Donor
For
Healing
EARLY DUE DATES FOR BULLETIN
SUBMISSIONS IN DECEMBER
Please have announcements in the Office by
Wed., Dec. 13th for the Dec. 24th bulletin
Please have announcements in the Office by
Mon., Dec. 18th for the Dec. 31st bulletin.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Teen Fusion Annual Christmas Caroling Calling on all teens to spread the joy of
Christmas to Senior Citizens living at
Red Hook Commons
THIS-Sunday, Dec. 10th at 4pm
We will meet at St. Christopher's Church at 4 PM
for caroling at the Red Hook
Commons. Then we will go
to St. Christopher's gym for
pizza and dodgeball. So get
your teams together!!! Pick
up will be at 8 PM at
St. Christopher's gym.
Come join the fun, bring a
friend and help spread
Christmas cheer!!!!
E-mail [email protected] to say you will join us and for more information.
Remembering children who have died
2017 Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting
THIS Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 at 6:45 PM
Burnett & White Funeral Home
91 East Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY
For hundreds of years, lighting a candle has been a
way to show respect for those that have died. This
beautiful gesture shows that although someone may be
gone from this world, their memory will endure, and
the light of their flame will continue to inspire and
guide others. Worldwide Candle Lighting Day is a
celebration of solidarity and memory. It’s a day on
which people around the world gather to light candles
for children who have died and to show that they will
always be loved and never forgotten.
The candles are lit at the same time in
every time zone, meaning that a
consistent warm glow passes around
the planet for a full 24-hour day.
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SOCIETIES & CONTACTS
Please keep our
Military and their
families in your
prayers.
Adult Faith Formation, Wendy Wajda MacHugh…….………...
………………………..……………[email protected]
Adult Choir Director, Richard Totman……... ....... 845-876-7444
Basketball Coord., Dan Totman………[email protected] Holy Name Society Pres., Tom Sullivan ....... ........ 845-758-3732 [email protected]
Knights of Columbus GK, Bill Paccione……. ... ...845-758-5913 [email protected]
Our Lady's Guild Pres., Ann Totten……...…. ....... 845-758-3732 [email protected] Our Lady Queen of Peace Prayer Group ................ 845-758-3732
Respect Life Committee, Barbara Totman……….845-758-8628
St. Christopher Food Pantry ................................... 845-758-3732 [email protected] Senior Citizens President, Betty Bader .................. 845-758-5758
Youth Choir Director, Alyssa Nuzzo ..................... 845-594-3390
RCIA, Maggie Burud ............................................. 845-758-3732 [email protected]
Bereavement Committee, Eleanor Troy ................. 845-758-3732
Teen Fusion, Kathy Marici .................................... 845-758-8628 [email protected]
Prison Ministry, Rosemary Molloy………………...845-758-3732
PRAYER SHAWL-Are you or someone you know going through a difficult time, perhaps physically or emotionally and feel that you would like a Prayer Shawl? Contact CELINE TURCHETTI 758-8083 POCKET PRAYER SQUARE- If you feel that you would like a little ‘extra’ spiritual support to place in your pocket, please feel free to take one located in the back of the church.
John the Baptist told those who came to be baptized by him, “...I have baptized you with water; He will baptized you with the
Holy Spirit.” Mark 1:1-8
Blue Christmas Service
Wednesday, Dec. 20th at 7:00 PM
St. John’s Reformed Church in
Upper Red Hook
The 3 1/2 Stories of Christmas
with Frank Runyeon Tuesday, Dec. 12th at 7:00 PM ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church,
Red Hook $10-Adults $5-Children ages 6-12
under 6 FREE 845-876-4471 or 758-5386
For children and adults! From the light of Creation to the manger in Bethlehem, from the origin of St.
Nicholas to the secret of the Christmas Angel himself, all parts of the Christmas story are tied together.
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