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PARISH ADDRESS:Holy Trinity Parish429 E. Allen St. – P. O. Box 323Hudson, NY 12534
ST. MARY’S CHURCH429 East Allen St.- P.O. Box 323
Hudson, New York 12534(518) 828-1334
MASS SCHEDULES:Hudson:
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PMSunday Mass: 9:00 AMDaily Mass: 7:15 AM (Monday – Friday)Holy Days: As Announced
Germantown:
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 PM(Resurrection, Germantown)
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 PMAnytime by appointment
CONFESSIONS IN GERMANTOWN:15 minutes prior to all MassesAnytime by appointment
HOLY TRINITY PARISHHudson and Germantown, New York
PHONE: (518) 828 - 1334
WEBSITE: www.holytrinityhudson.org
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WORSHIP SITES:
NATIVITY CHAPELCty. Rt.31 & Cty. Rt. 10
Linlithgo, New York
STAFF
Rev. Dr. Anthony Barratt, PastorRev. Winston Bath, Pastor EmeritusRev. Mr. Richard H. A. Washburn, DeaconMrs. Arlene Liepshutz,
Business & FinanceMrs. Sally Hotaling,
Office ManagerMrs. Maura Nedwell, Administrator of
Religious Education, HudsonMr. Michael W. Van Allen,
Liturgical Coordinator/SacristanMrs. Rita Koeppel,
Director of Music, HudsonMrs. Linda Meicht, Pastoral CareMr. Orville Maxwell, Maintenance
WELCOMEWe are always happy to welcome people
into our parish community. Visitors orthose who are new to our parish arecordially invited to make their presenceknown by introducing themselves to thepriest or deacon after Mass.
RESURRECTION CHURCH9 Church Ave.- P.O. Box 96
Germantown, New York 12526(518) 537-6136
Please contact the Rectory Officeduring the week to register so that we canbe of better service to you.
BAPTISM
Please call the Parish Office at 828-1334 to initiate the process.
MARRIAGE
Arrangements should begin eightmonths to a year in advance to allowsufficient time for instruction andpreparation.
MINISTRY TO THE HOMEBOUNDWe gladly serve anyone who cannot
celebrate Mass with us in Church becauseof illness, handicap, or age. For thesacraments at home, hospital, or nursinghome, please call the Parish Office.
ANNOINTING OF THE SICKWhen there is a need, call for a priest.
PASTOR’S INFORMATIONIf 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 Moving out of Parish
Request collection envelopes Need information, please phone
Request free subscription to The Evangelist, our diocesan newspaper New telephone number: ______________________
HOLY TRINITY PARISH GERMANTOWN & HUDSON, NEW YORK
The Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday
For the Scripture reflections this week with so manyrich and diverse readings for the celebration of Easter,the best way forward as a guide would be to give somebrief pointers and directions for all the readings. A com-mon theme is to show the fact of the Resurrection of Je-sus, but also to explore what this fact really means for us.At the same time, our readings take us on a journey thatnarrates the whole history of our salvation: we hear of thewonderful things that God has done for us. This is notjust some sort of extended history lesson, but rather togive a clear sense of our identity. Many folks like to in-vestigate their family tree so as to know who they are andwhere they have come from. This too is a purpose in allof our readings as the story of God’s covenant with Hispeople and so of who we are. So, at the Easter Vigil(called by St. Augustine “the mother of all Vigils”) wecan hear up to seven Old Testament readings that narrateour family history. The words are real and living wordsabout God’s love and they are fulfilled now, especiallyfor those who are to be baptized; but they are also a pow-erful and moving reminder to those already baptized.
We hear the story of creation (Genesis 1:1- 2:2) andwe can wonder at the gift creation. It also reminds us ofthe even more wonderful new creation that we are inChrist, through baptism. Next we fast forward to Abra-ham (Genesis22: 1-18) who obeys God call to sacrificehis only and beloved son, Isaac. But instead God himselfprovides a ram for the sacrifice. This will be true whenJesus, the beloved and only begotten Son and the Lambof God is sacrificed for us. Then we hear of how Mosesled Israel through the Red Sea (Exodus 14:15- 15:1) andhow the people were saved from slavery and death. Sal-vation from slavery to sin and death will come to usthrough the waters not of the Red Sea, but of baptism.Two passages from the prophet Isaiah tell us first howGod promises to restore His people (Isaiah 54:1-14) and
bring about a new covenant (fulfilled of course, in JesusChrist, the new covenant). In the second passage we seehow God freely feeds His people and that all are called tofeast (Isaiah 55:1-11): we too all called to be fed byGod’s Word and the Eucharist. Our sixth reading is fromthe prophet Baruch (Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4). He speaksof the creative and efficacious power of God’s wisdom:the same wisdom that guides us today. In the seventhreading (Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28), God promises a“new spirit and a new heart”: this promise is fulfilledthrough the many gifts of baptism where we are indeedmade new.
The Epistle (Romans 6:3-11) provides a summary ofall that we have heard; especially how, in baptism, we dieand rise with Christ Jesus to new life. The psalm (Psalm118: 1-2, 16-17, 22-23) is a classic Easter psalm (usedagain on Easter Sunday) and also doubles up as our Gos-pel acclamation. It rejoices in God’s mercy and love andsings of how the “stone rejected by the builders has be-come the corner stone.” For Christians, of course, thisstone is taken to refer to Jesus Christ. We then hear theEaster Gospel (Matthew 28: 1-10) in which Matthew, asever, wants to be very clear and precise about the detailsof the empty tomb and the resurrection so as to prove thefact of the event. The witnesses on that Easter morningnot only see all this, but, just as importantly, they imme-diately give witness to it. And, of course, we too arecalled to believe and to give witness to the resurrectionin our lives.
A brief, final word about the readings for Mass duringthe day for Easter Sunday. In our First Reading (Acts 10:34a, 37-43), St. Peter is in the house of a new disciple ofJesus called Cornelius (a Roman centurion) and Petergives a summary of our faith. It is another reminder tooof the importance of being disciple-makers: the task ofthe Church! There is a choice for the Second Reading. Inthe Letter to the Colossians (3:1-4) we hear of the prom-ise of glory made possible in Jesus’ resurrection. Thealternative (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8) uses another image,not of a stone, but of yeast: we celebrate with the newyeast of sincerity and truth. We could say that as we re-ceive the Eucharist, we become like the one we receive!The Gospel (John 20:1-9) stresses the fact of the emptytomb, the haste of the disciples to see and the importanceof faith: “they saw and believed”, even though they stilldid not understand. Once again, we too are called to bewitnesses and to be so with urgency.
Sacrificial GivingYou are just one person; but you are important to God and
his work. Be faithful and generous in sharing your time andresources.
HUDSON
Regular Offertory Last Weekend (Apr. 9)…...…..... $7,445.00Heat and Fuel……….….……………………...…… $ 327.00Seminarian Support………………………………... $ 366.00
GERMANTOWN
Regular Offertory Last Weekend (Apr. 2)…...…..... $2,273.00Heat and Fuel……….….……………………...…… $ 414.00Insurance….....……………………………………... $ 10.00Seminarian Support………………………………... $ 81.00
A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE by Bud Ozar
The Gospel instructs us Jesus “had to rise from the dead.”
The dying we experience with unmet expectations in marriage
and parenting is normal to family life. Families must rise above
disappointments and be Easter people all year long.
The receptacles for your Operation Rice Bowl contri-butions are now in the Church vestibules. Your gifts maybe placed in them over the next few weekends.
The word among usThe Word Among Us Easter issue has something for
everyone. It is available in the front vestibule for $1.00 acopy. Keep using this valuable tool to learn and experi-ence the power of God’s Holy Word
THE WEEK AHEAD
TUESDAY, Apri l 18
St. Anthony Novena: 7:00 p.m. St. Mary’s
THURSDAY, April 20
■ Our Lady of Grace Prayer Group will meet at6:30 p.m. in Church. Please join them to pray for theHoly Father, all priests and religious, for the needs of ourpar- ishes, for peace in our hearts and all nations, alongwith prayers for personal petitions. For further informa-tion call Linda or Charlie Meicht at 828-3435.
Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. St. Mary’s Rectory
WEDNESDAY, April 19
Friendly Kitchen: Join with other parishion-ers who get together and help prepare a meal forthe Salvation Army’s Friendly Kitchen. 3:00 p.m.,St. Mary’s Academy Kitchen.
■ The Gathering: Please come and share in the on-going study of spiritual writings. 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., at theSt. Mary’s Academy Library. All are welcome. Formore information, call Charles Vieni at 851-7981.
Mother’s Day MassesOn Mother’s Day, May 14th, we will
remember mothers, (living and deceased)of our parishioners. Please hand in theMother’s Day Envelopes over the nextcouple of weekends, so they can be on theAltar for Mother’s Day.
S U N D A Y , A p r i l 2 3
Holocaust MemorialService
Next Sunday, April 23rd 7:00p.m., the Hudson Interfaith Councilis presenting the annual HolocaustMemorial Service at CongregationAnshe Emeth, Joslen Blvd., Hud-son, (near Hudson High School).
Please join with other members of our community who willgather in loving remembrance of the six million men,women, and children who were martyred under the Naziregime.
This year the special guest speaker is Marianka ZadikowMay, a Holocaust Survivor. Her testimony is riveting.
Following the service a reception will be held in thesynagogue fellowship hall. Please make plans to attend.
Spring Enrichment 2017
Who’s steering your boat?Have you thought about it?
Spring Enrichment to open
Wednesday, May 17th
Who or what steers your boat? What helps you navigate thestorms and treacherous waters you sail through in life? Areyou like the would be followers of Jesus who ended up crying“cruci-fy him” or denying Peter? Why not join us for one ormore sessions at this year’s Spring Enrichment at the Collegeof Saint Rose in Albany May 17 – 19 to help set sail in theright direction? Just over 100 different workshops and coursesare planned; check out the full schedule and details on the di-ocesan website at www.rcda.org/springenrichment.
What do “a culture of distraction”, “Islam”, “the postmod-ern world”, “Theology of the Body”, Dignitatis Humanae,PowerPoint, Kateri Tekakwitha, “Multiple Intelligence the-ory”, the Council of Trent, Celtic Spirituality, “the LiturgicalYear”, Pastoral Care, “End of Life Decision Making”,
“Spirituality of the Leader”, “Marian Spirituality”, the Catho-lic Charismatic Renewal, the Catechism of the CatholicChurch, Hebrew and Christian Scriptures, faith development,Worship, Autism and new technologies have in common?They are just some of the topics being touched upon during theworkshops and presentations being offered
While the Diocese’s annual Spring Enrichment programstarted out as a training program for what we now call “cate-chists” and “youth ministers,” in recent years it has expandedits scope, size and numbers. The annual program now includescourses for pastoral care ministers, parish leaders, and the gen-eral public seeking to learn more about their faith as well asfor catechists, youth ministers and Catholic school teacherspursuing diocesan certification. Throughout these three daysthere will be just over 100 courses and workshops for adultfaith formation, ministry training, spiritual enrichment, andcatechist/youth minister/Catholic school teacher certification.
Check the diocese’s website (www.rcda.org/springenrichment) to view the program’s schedule, brochuresand registration form or contact either your parish’s faith for-mation/religious education program or the Diocesan CatholicSchool Office (518-453-6602 or [email protected])for more information. Registrations received by the SchoolOffice by Friday, April 21 are eligible for the early registrationdiscount; otherwise, register in advance by May 10.
Save the Date!Father Anthony will be officially installed as Pastor of
Holy Trinity Parish by Episcopal Vicar Edward Deimekeduring a Service of Evening Prayer on Wednesday, May 10th,6:30 p.m., at St. Mary’s Church, Hudson.
The celebration will conclude with refreshments.
Efforts are being made to make Fr. Anthony’s installationa very special service; so please make plans to be a part ofthis great occasion.
Calling all gardenersWith the arrival of spring, Fa-
ther Anthony is indulging inthoughts of gardening. Having re-ceived training in landscape archi-tecture and horticulture, he envi-sions some very attractive plots of
greenery and flowers around St. Mary’s Church and Rec-tory. Just imagine our buildings surrounded by beautifulblooms and attractive patterns of foliage. We have a greatfoundation already, thanks to the generous and caring workof hard-working volunteers the past couple of years. Anyparishioner interested in helping make our parish groundsappear even more attractive is invited to call the Rectory at518-828-1334 and leave a message for Father Anthony.
Divine Mercy Sundayto be observed
On February 22, 1931, Our Lord Jesus Christ appearedto a simple nun in a convent in of the Congregation of thesister of Our Lady of Mercy in Cracow, Poland. At Sr.Faustina Kowalaska’s canonization in the year 2000, theLate Pope John Paul II declared the Feast of the DivineMercy to be celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter.
Parishioners have two opportunities to participate in Di-vine Mercy devotions. St. Christopher’s Church, RedHook, will celebrate the feast next Sunday, April 23, 3:00p.m., with a Holy Hour and Exposition of the Blessed Sac-rament.
At the National Shrine of Divine Mercy, Stockbridge,Massachusetts (about 45 minutes from Hudson), specialactivities will be taking place the entire weekend. Next Sun-day, April 23, there will be a Divine Mercy Solemn Liturgyat 1:00 p.m., with Albany Bishop Edward Scharfenbergerpreaching. After the Mass there will be displays and spiri-tual gatherings throughout the afternoon.
The faithful are encouraged to participate fully in thesecelebrations by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliationand receiving Holy Communion the weekend of the feast.The ultimate goal of these observances to help us becomeas merciful to others as the Lord has been to us.
Being Ambassadors for ChristOUR 63RD ANNUAL
BISHOP’S APPEAL
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
First, I wish to offer thanks to Almighty God for the wonderful people of our diocese. I thank you foryour love, prayers and support for the Church and for all the good that you do. I am truly inspired by yourfaith and generosity.
This year, our theme for the Bishop's Appeal is taken from St. Paul's 2nd letter to the Corin-thians, “We are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you onbehalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” Being an ambassador for Christ you could say is a logicalnext step for us to take following the Year of Mercy. While the symbolic doors of mercy mayhave closed in Cathedrals around the world, our Holy Father, Pope Francis calls on us to becomechannels of God's mercy, always open, extending the peace and love of Christ to all, especiallythose who are weak and vulnerable.
Every day throughout our diocese, faith filled individuals go out into their communities in thename of Jesus to love and to serve others in a variety of ways. Some minister to those who arehomeless and hungry, to those who are ill or aging. There are teachers who nourish the minds andnurture the faith of our youth in Catholic schools and faith formation programs. There are men andwomen pursuing vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life in service to the Lord and Hispeople.
Yes, every single day people in our diocese go out and proclaim the Good News of the Gospel as am-bassadors for our Lord Jesus Christ. The good things that are done in service to so many are made possi-ble by the gifts you give each year to the Bishop's Appeal.
I pray that you will be able to make a gift to the Bishop's Appeal this year. If you have already doneso, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I pray, dear sisters and brothers, that Almighty God will continue to bless and watch over you andyour loved ones. I entrust our 2017 Bishop's Appeal to the Divine Mercy of Jesus under the protection ofOur Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Patroness of our diocese.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Edward B. Scharfenberger, D.D.
At this time next weekend, in every parish of the diocese, another chapter of the long tra-dition of generosity begun by our predecessors in faith will unfold as we are invited tomake our annual gift to the Bishop’s Appeal.
In making your gift , I ask that you think about what blessings occur from making a gener-ous commitment. Think of all the lives that can be touched: the hungry fed, young peopletaught, the homeless housed, the sick healed, the aged cared for, and faith of thousandsnourished, all because you said yes to the call of Jesus to love and to serve others.
A successful Bishop's Appeal is vital to the continued health of this parish and ourDiocesan Church. As our parish and diocese are one, comprising the Body of Christ,neither can exist without the other and both need our support.
I am inviting every household within this parish join me in support of Our 63rd AnnualBishop's Appeal. During this week, I would ask you to reflect upon my call for support. Iwould ask you to consider what contributing to this Appeal really means — your support ofthis Appeal ensures that our schools and our religious education programs remain vitalsources of learning and support for the young people who will one day lead our Church. Itensures that the profound needs of the sick, the troubled and elderly are continuouslymet by the various offices of Catholic Charities, it ensures continuous and essentialtraining for all those who are called to ministry within our diocese, and it ensures that yourdiocese remains a vital, faith driven community.
May God bless you and our 63rd Bishop's Appeal. So many people depend on itssuccess and your generosity.
You may make your gift at Mass next weekend, or online at www.thebishopsappeal.org.You may also make a pledge which is payable in eight monthly installments. I pray thatGod will guide your hearts in making a gift to support Holy Trinity’s contribution to the2017 Bishop’s Appeal.
OUR 63RD BISHOP’S APPEAL
2017
Advance Notice Weekend
A note from Father Anthony.....
EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD APRIL 16, 2017
READINGS AND HYMNS (HUDSON)Reading: p.165 ; Opening Hymn: # 273 ; Closing: # 264
MASSES FOR THIS WEEKMONDAY: Octave of Easter (April 17)
7:15 AM Joseph A. Finn - Wife
Constance Anuska - Family
TUESDAY: Octave of Easter (April 18)
7:15 AM Herbert & Mary Meicht - Charles & Linda Meicht
Kathryn McDonald - Elaine Erickson
WEDNESDAY: Octave of Easter (April 19)
7:15 AM Anna & Julias Race - DeSimone Family
Alice P. Krisniski - Mr. & Mrs. Robert Donahue
THURSDAY: Octave of Easter (April 20)
7:15 AM Kathryn McDonald - Christian Service Committee
Richard Arquette - The Rouse Family
FRIDAY: Octave of Easter (April 21)
7:15 AM Juanita Mendizabal - Joanne Walker
(HUD) Alice Krisniski - Greenport Senior Citizens
9:00 AM Pro Populo(G’TWN)
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER(Sunday of Divine Mercy)
SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: (April 22)4:00 PM Harry Loomis - Chic Loomis
(HUD) Frank J. Drew - Ann Drew
Marguerite Goodrich - Brian Goodrich
5:30 PM Carmela & Philip Manuli - Phyllis Manuli(G’TWN) Ed Nitsky - Adrienne Lustiber
SUNDAY MORNING MASS: (April 23)
9:00 AM Beatrice & William Vorgang
(HUD) - Carole & Rod Niesen & Family
Martin & Nolan Families, Living & Deceased
- Jane & Bill Martin
Mary Bell - Marlene (niece) & Charles Polisky
SAT. 4 PM
PH:G. Malchow
P. Meyer
T.Snyder
Y. Crawfrod
OH:
C.A. French PC:
OC:
K. Jenkins
C. Paul
†M:
CI:
CB:
D. Teegarden
M. Osuch
T. Rogers
PH:
OH:
M.E. Pierro
B. Meyer
PC:
OC:
C. French
D. Meyer
†M:
R. Paul
CH: Deacon
LECTORS: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: SERVERS:
LITURGICAL ROLESAPRIL 22 - 23
CI:
CB:
SUN. 9 AM DeaconCH: W. Meyer
M. Sapcoe
M. Meyer
LECTORS: GREETERS: SERVERS:
SAT. 5:30 PM
SUN. 11 AM
S. Hotaling
D. Brown
T. Snyder
M. Krein
Readings for the Week of April 16
Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23/Coll 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 or Mt 28:1-10or Lk 24:13-35
Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11/Mt 28:8-15Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41/Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22/Jn 20:11-18Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 105:1-4, 6-9/Lk 24:13-35Thursday: Acts 3:11-26/Ps 8:2ab, 5-9/Lk 24:35-48Friday: Acts 4:1-12/Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a/Jn 21:1-14Saturday: Acts 4:13-21/Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, 16-21/Mk 16:9-15Sunday: Acts 2:42-47/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24/1 Pt 1:3-9/
Jn 20:19-31
Having thoughtsof becoming a Catholic?
At some point in their lives, many people find themselvesinterested in the Catholic Church. Whatever your reason,know there are many like yourself who desire a closer rela-tionship with Christ and a community in which to thriveand worship to help deepen the relationship.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults helps individu-als journey to a deeper understanding of Jesus and theCatholic faith. It is a life-changing journey. To find out ifthis is right for you, or for more information, please callMichael Van Allen at the Rectory Office: 518-828-1334. Oremail him at holytrinityhudson.org.
