PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Patrick F. Buckley, Pastor George Sevigny, Lay Trustee
Rev. Xavier S. Santiago, Parochial Vicar Bill Paccione, Lay Trustee
Rev Msgr. Charles P. Coen, Pastor Emeritus Rick Moglia, Finance Council Chairman
Gwen McCann, Parish Council President
CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST 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
Baptism: Phone Rectory to make arrangements Baptism Classes: 2nd Monday of month, 7:30pm-Rectory (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
PARISH OFFICES 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
Diana Calio-Secretary/Bookkeeper Ellen Farina— CRE Joseph Scala — Maintenance Supervisor
Patricia Grassi, Maureen Terranova Helen Moore— CRE Assistant Sacristan
Vicki Capel-Parish Cemetery Cor. [email protected] John Dorrian
The Parish Family of St. Christopher and St. Sylvia www.stchrisredhook.org
December 4, 2016
Time: Intention: Requested by:
Sat December 3
5:00 PM Helen Lowney St. Chris-St. Sylvia Seniors
Sun December 4
7:30 AM Intentions of Our Lady’s Guild
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9:00 AM Rosalie Esposito Fr. Pat Buckley
10:30 AM David Martin Mangiamele Family
12:00 PM Pro Populo ———————
Mon December 5
9:00 AM Nicholas Conti Mary & Vincent Gallagher
Tues December 6
7:00 AM Richard LeSoine St. Christopher- St. Sylvia Parish
9:00 AM Gino Balacic 5th Anniversary
Nadalina Balacic
Wed December 7
9:00 AM Intentions of the Cambalick Family
Cambalik Family
Thurs December 8
7:00 AM Deacon Kenneth Briskey (lvg) Mass of Thanksgiving
Ricci Family
9:00 AM Patrick O’Connor (living)
Jeanne & Leonard Campbell
Fri December 9
9:00 AM Larry Hogan Patricia Butler
Sat December 10
9:00 AM Oliver J. Orton Victor T. Mitchell
5:00 PM Eugenia & Jozef Pawlowscy
Brygida & John Kowalski
Sun December 11
9:00 AM Intentions of George & Marguerite
Sevigny (lvg)
The priests & staff of St. Christopher- St. Sylvia
10:30 AM James Fiorella Fiorella & Prinz Families
12:00 Noon Pro Populo ———————-
7:30 AM Billy Totten Dowden Family
6:00 PM Vigil Earl & David Duntz Family
This Week at St. Christopher and 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.
DECEMBER 4TH, 2016 + SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Sunday, December 4 2nd Sunday of Advent
RCIA 10-12 PM Rectory
Youth Alive Mass 12-1:00 PM Church
Y.A. Parent/Student Penance 1:30-2:30 PM Church
Girl Scout Mtg. 7:00 PM Don Bosco Hall
Monday, December 5
CYO Basketball 5-8:00 PM Gym
Our Lady’s Guild Mass 5:00 PM Holy Spirit Chapel
Our Lady’s Guild Christmas Dinner
6:00 PM ——————
Rosary Prayer Group 7:00 PM Church
Tuesday, December 6 St. Nicholas
CYO Basketball 5-8:00 PM Gym
Wednesday, December 7 St. Ambrose
No Religious Ed. Classes
Immaculate Conception Mass 6:00 PM Gym, 30 Benner
Thursday, Dec. 8 Feast of Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception Mass 7:00 AM Holy Spirit
Chapel
Immaculate Conception Mass 9:00 AM Church
No Religious Ed. Classes
CYO Basketball 6-8:00 PM Gym
Adult Choir Rehearsal 7-8:15 PM Church
Friday, December 9
CYO Basketball 5-8:00 PM Gym
Saturday, December 10
CONFESSION 2:30-4:00 PM Church
AA Meeting 7 - 8:00 PM Don Bosco Hall
Sunday, December 11
RCIA 10 AM-12 PM Rectory
St. Christopher Food Pantry 12-1:00 PM Parish Center
S T E W A R D S H I P R E P O R T
November 20, 2016��������..$8,606.00 2nd Collection Campaign for Human Development������$2,431.00
November 27, 2016��������..$9,661.53 God Bless you for your continued
generosity!
From the Pastor’s Corner
2nd Sunday of Advent
T herefore every tree that does not bear good fruit
will be cut down and thrown into the fire." John
the Baptist meant business. He proclaimed a
serious message of change and conversion in
words that, today, might earn him the label of a "hellfire
and brimstone" preacher. But he was more than a preacher;
he was a witness to repentance. Indeed, he must have been
a sight to behold draped in his penitential garb, nibbling on
his locusts and honey. Anyone who heard him preaching
must have taken notice, even if they didn't take heed. If
nothing else, John the Baptist surely got people's attention.
But will he get ours? Because we've heard this story
before, we might be inclined to glaze over its inherent
drama. He urges us, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is
at hand!" This is the moment! Now is the time! Advent
especially reminds us to examine our lives and renew our commitment to Christ. As John the
Baptist put it, we are called to "produce good fruit as evidence" of our repentance.
True conversion reveals itself outwardly. When our hearts change, our actions do too. Charity
replaces criticism. Forgiveness replaces anger. Service replaces selfishness. This marks the
difference between a "tree" that is firmly rooted in Christ, and one that's only good for a pile of
firewood. "Even now the ax lies at the root of the trees." This Advent, may we feel the urgency
of John's words and get about the serious business of repentance.
Go to formed.org and log-in or register using parish code:
BT2DRR
Under the title “Programs, Movies, & Books,” find:
Relating to the Gospel: “We have Abraham as our father.” The story of salvation culminates in Jesus’
birth, but begins long before. Who is this Abraham, the father of our faith?
Program: Footprints of God: Abraham, Father of Faith and Works
On Our Calendar This Week: We celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception on
December 8th. Why do Catholics make such a big deal about Mary? Find out, in…
Program: Catholicism, Episode 4: Our Tainted Nature’s Solitary Boast: Mary, the Mother of God
Theme for the Month of December: Advent and Christmas! Need a break from baking, shopping, decorating…..? Try one of these…
Program: Advent Discipleship Group - 4 sessions to enhance your Advent journey
Movie: The Story of the Nativity - explore the true story of Jesus’ birth
Audio: Prepare the Way of the King - learn what scholars now know about the shepherds, the Magi and King
Herod.
Look What’s Happening at St. Christopher—St. Sylvia Parish!
PLEASE WELCOME into our Parish Family of
St. Christopher-St. Sylvia,
NEWLY BAPTIZED
WILLIAM GARY APPENAUER
GIANNA ROSE KOMENDA
May God Bless them and their families always.
Parish Cluster Mission REVIVE
THANK YOU to Retreat Master Fr. Michael Greco, OFM. Cap. for
leading our churches in this spiritually
meaningful retreat. What a beautiful
way to lead us into the Advent season.
SAVE THE DATE: Teen Fusion
Christmas Caroling….Dec. 11th.
This is always a wonderful event for
singers and listeners! Come and
enjoy a fun-filled event.
Lots of hot chocolate and laughs!
Please email [email protected]
The Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
is a Holy Day of Obligation
Masses are as follows:
Wed., Dec. 7...6PM Vigil...School
Thurs., Dec. 8...7AM...Holy Spirit
Chapel Thurs., Dec. 8... 9AM...Church
The Daughters of St. Paul, Catholic Sisters will hold a
BOOK SALE and MORE! THIS WEEKEND
Dec. 3rd & 4th after all the Masses There will be religious books, music CDs, DVDs, Bibles, prayer books, & reading materials for all ages! It’s a good opportunity to obtain spiritual materials to deepen our knowledge of our faith.
Advent Confession Schedule In addition to the regular Sat. schedule of 3:30-4:30PM, days and hours are added on the following dates:
Sat., Dec. 10th...2:30-4:30 PM
Mon., Dec. 19th..4 -8:00 PM
Sat., Dec. 24th...12-1 PM
(No Confession at 3:30-4:30)
All Confessions are held in the Church.
Grades 1—6
Immaculate Conception Mass Wednesday, December 7, 2016
6:00 pm — School Gym
This is a Holy Day of Obligation!
All students and families please be in attendance. NO CLASSES
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Thursday, December 8, 2016
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Catechists & Assistants:
Join me for an Advent Day of Recollection!
St. Mary’s/Holy Name of Jesus/St. Peter’s Church
160 Broadway, Kingston, NY
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
9:00 am — 3:00 pm
BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH!
Beverages & dessert provided.
Youth Alive!
Please remember to check your calendar’s for your child’s next
class!
First Sunday of Advent—November 27, 2016
A Prayer for the First Sunday of Advent God of light and life, Give us hope as we wait For your coming again. When we are tempted to be Grateful to have found you While others are lost, Send us out into the darkness In search of those who need you most. Amen
Second Sunday of Advent—December 4, 2016
A Prayer for the Second Sunday of Advent
Jesus, you came among us with the irresistible power of a baby, requir-ing both our hands and captivating our whole hearts. Help us to cast aside the sin and brokenness that we cling to, so we might be ready to hold you when You come again. Amen
In your prayers, please remember the sick
especially
John Aeolus ● Frances Allen ● Paul Anderson Hope Babineau ● Roma Buel ● Brianna Chase
Scott Clements ● John Conlon John Conway ● Holly Daly ● 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 ● Kevin Ledwith ● Henrietta Lynch Mary Machete ● Judy McEleney ● Nora Mercier
Marlene McGowan-Yedic ● Gina Maculski Alex Cortes Molloy ● Thomas Richard Malone John Manning ● Eric Moore ● Richard Murray Frank Pasqua, Jr. ● Joe Piccard ● Lynn Prinz
Michael Qianonni ● Maureen Randene ● James Rudy Anna Safford ● John Sculco ● Amy Sivulich ● Lisa Slayton ● Robert Smith ● Samantha Smith Janet Towner ● Mary Verlin ● Bryan Williams
Peggy Williams ● Alice Zelasco
Please call the office to add or
remove someone from this list.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
CHRIST TREE PROGRAM Please keep bringing all gift donations
to church. Make sure that the
“ANGEL” is taped to the gift when
you return it. PLEASE no used items.
If you find you can’t purchase the
gift on the Angel you choose, please
return the angel to the basket ASAP.
If you lose the Angel, please email the
address below with as much
information about the angel you can remember.
“ANGELS” are in the back of the church.
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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 December 21st
between 8:30AM & 10:30AM
Email: [email protected] if you have any questions
Prayer Shawl Group Are you or someone you know
going through a difficult time, perhaps physically or
emotionally and feel that you would like a
Prayer Shawl? If so, please contact
Celine Turchetti 758-8083 ***If you feel that you would like a little
“extra" spiritual support to place in your
pocket, please feel free to take a Pocket Prayer
Square located in the back of the church.
PLEASE NOTE: Please do not leave Spiritual Enrollment Cards in the
back of the church. Although we appreciate the
gesture, we are not able to use them in any way.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Burnett & White Funeral Homes of Red Hook and Rhinebeck, in conjunction with the Compassionate Friends, will be holding their
Annual Candle Lighting Ceremony for anyone in the Hudson Valley area who would like
to remember a child who has died. It will be on
Sun., Dec. 11, at 7 pm in Red Hook. Please meet at the Burnett & White Funeral Home,7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook at 6:45pm. Candles will be lit at 7pm local time and they will burn for one hour. Candles are first lit at 7 pm just west of the International Dateline, and an hour later in the next time zone, & so on...creating a 24- hour wave of light around the world to remember all children who have died,
no matter their age.
The National Night of Prayer for Life
will be held on
Thurs., Dec. 8th into Fri., Dec. 9th
at Regina Coeli
between 9 PM and 1 AM
Prayer will include adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament, recitation
of the Rosary and other vocal prayer,
silent meditation, and Benediction to
end the evening. We will be united
with parishes across the country in
prayer to end abortion and all
offenses against the dignity of the human person, to
make reparation for these sins, and pray for the healing
of those who are suffering for the effects of abortion.
A FEW TICKETS are LEFT for the 2016 RADIO CITY
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
ON Dec. 29th, 11am Show $77 (non-refundable) per ticket includes bus fare to and from Radio
City Music Hall. The remaining tickets
will be sold on a first come, first
served basis by purchasing them in
person at the rectory office.
Adult Faith Formation, Co-Chairs-Maggie Burud & Tina Wert….
………………………..……………[email protected]
Adult Choir Director, Richard Totman……... ....... 845-876-7444
Basketball Coord., Dan Totman………[email protected]
Battered Women ........................................... ........ 845-876-1554
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……….845-758-3732
St. Christopher Food Pantry ................................... 845-758-3732 [email protected] Senior Citizens President, Betty Bader .................. 845-758-5758
Youth Choir Director, Charles Robitaille............... 845-758-0580
RCIA, Eileen Cassidy ............................................ 845-758-3732 [email protected]
Bereavement Committee, Eleanor Troy ................. 845-758-3732
Teen Fusion, Kathy Marici .................................... 845-758-3732 [email protected]
Prison Ministry, Rosemary Molloy………………...845-758-3732
SOCIETIES & CONTACTS
Please keep our Military
and their families
in your prayers.
MEN’S RETREAT
The Holy Name Society will host a
one day men’s retreat for all men of
the parish. Sat., February 4th, 2017
Full information and sign up coming in December.
Save the date. Come and be inspired!
All of Jerusalem, all Judea, and the whole region around the Jordan were going to John the Baptist to be baptized by him in the Jordan River as they confessed
their sins.
33 Days to Morning Glory:is a Marian Consecration retreat. What is a Marian Consecration? It is a spiritual exercise to increase your spirituality and your ability
to serve Our Lord. Meetings will begin on Tues., Jan. 10, 2017 and continue on
Jan. 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7
at 7 pm in the Don Bosco Hall. The consecration will
be on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Feb.11. Retreat materials are $20. Please sign up in the back of the
church. OPEN TO ALL PARISHIONERS ages 16-96!
For more info. call Barbara at 845-597-5226.
SANTA will to be at the
Holy Name Breakfast
ON DECEMBER 18TH!