St. Peter’s Parish

6 Father Cody Plaza, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 _ Parish Administration Offices: Salt Point Turnpike, St. Peter’s Cemetery (845) 452-8580

Parish Secretary Ext. 111 * Parish Bookkeepers Ext. 110 * Religious Education Ext. 121 Grave Openings & Sales Ext. 115 * St. Peter’s Parish Website: www.StPetersParishNY.com

Served by

Father Patrick Curley

Pastor

Mass ScheduleSunday

Ou r Lad y o f th e Ro s ary Ch ap e l7:00am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 5:00pm

Saturday

Paris h Aud ito riu m4:00pm

Weekday MassesOu r Lad y o f th e Ro s ary Ch ap e l

Monday 7:00pmTuesday 8:30am

Wednesday 12:00pmThursday 12:00pm

Confession: School Chapel, Sat. 3-3:45pm

December 15, 2019

The Third Sunday of Advent - Gaudete or Rose SundaySATURDAY, December 14th - The Vigil Mass of the Third Sunday of Advent Rose Vestments

School Gym 4:00 pm ^ Helen & Andrew Kormondy by the Family

SUNDAY, December 15th - The Third Sunday of Advent Rose Vestments

Our Lady’s Chapel 7:009:00

10:3012:00

5:00

amamamnoonpm

^ Margaret Mary Connevey^ Dorothy & Richard Rohan^ Catherine Bradley^ Jack Graney^ Vincent Murphy Jr.

by Stephen Garrisonby Debbie & Rob Rohanby the Hogan Familyby the Familyby his parents, Rosemarie & Vincent Murphy

MONDAY, December 16th - Weekday in Advent Violet Vestments

Memorial MassOur Lady’s Chapel

7:00 pm ^ The Puzewski, Kelly, and Schraff Families by the Family^ Raquel Gutierrez-Builes by Teresa Builes ^ Steven Amarillo by Teresa Builes ^ Johnny Amarillo by Jose Amarillo ^ Maria Orjuela by Jose Amarillo^ Sean Sinon by Mom ^ Victim Souls of 9/11 ^ Mary C. Dalton by Annita Gilbride ^ Joan Van Vlack byAnnita Gilbride ^ Brian Lanigan by Mom & Dad ^ Lorraine Kruk by Maurya & Paul Baczek ^ MargaretTkazyik by Family & Friends ^ Lori Hendricks by Family & Friends ^

TUESDAY, December 17th - Weekday in Advent - O Sapientia (O Wisdom) Violet Vestments

Our Lady’s Chapel 8:30 am ^ Bob Spilbor by his wife

WEDNESDAY, December 18th - Weekday in Advent - O Adonai (O Sacred Lord of Ancient Israel) Violet Vestments

Benefactor’s MassOur Lady’s Chapel

12:00 noon ^ The Puzewski, Kelly, and Schraff Families by the Family^ Raquel Gutierrez-Builes by Teresa Builes ^ Steven Amarillo by Teresa Builes ^ Johnny Amarillo by Jose Amarillo ^ Maria Orjuela by Jose Amarillo^ Sean Sinon by Mom ^ Victim Souls of 9/11 ^ Mary C. Dalton by Annita Gilbride ^ Joan Van Vlack byAnnita Gilbride ^ Brian Lanigan by Mom & Dad ^ Lorraine Kruk by Maurya & Paul Baczek ^ MargaretTkazyik by Family & Friends ^ Lori Hendricks by Family & Friends ^

THURSDAY, December 19th - Weekday in Advent - O Radix Jesse (O Flower of Jesse’s Stem) Violet Vestments

Our Lady’s Chapel

12:00

noon

^ Dennis Murnan

by Fr. Patrick Curley

FRIDAY, December 20th - Weekday in Advent - O Clavis David (O Key of David) Violet Vestments

SATURDAY, December 21st - St. Peter Canisius - O Oriens (O Radiant Dawn) Violet Vestments

The month of December is dedicated to Our Lady of the Nativity Mass Intentions and Mass Cards are available at the Administration Building at St. Peter’s Cemetery from 9am-12:00pm, M-F.

A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah (IS 35:1-6A, 10)

The desert and the parched land will exult; the steppe will rejoice and bloom. They will

bloom with abundant flowers, and rejoice with joyful song. The glory of Lebanon will be

given to them, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the

splendor of our God. Strengthen the hands that are feeble, make firm the knees that are

weak, say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he

comes with vindication; with divine recompense he comes to save you. Then will the eyes

of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; then will the lame leap like a stag,

then the tongue of the mute will sing. Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return and

enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy; they will meet with joy and gladness,

sorrow and mourning will flee.

Lector: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

John the Baptist baptizing Our Lord

December 15, 2019The Third Sunday of Advent - Gaudete or Rose Sunday

(The people’s responses in bold represent wording that Pope Benedict had changed in the Mass throughout the world.)

Greeting

Priest: The Lord be with you.People: And with your spirit.

The Confiteor

I confess to almighty Godand to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinnedin my thoughts and in my words,in what I have doneand in what I have failed to do, (And then striking your breast three times)through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault;therefore, I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. Priest: Lord have mercy. People: Lord have mercy.Priest: Christ have mercy. People: Christ have mercy.Priest: Lord have mercy. People: Lord have mercy.*

*(Or any other option the priest chooses. “The Lord havemercy” can be sung as “Kyrie elÁison” or the Penitentialhymn “Asperges” may be sung.)

A Reading from the Letter of St. James (JAS 5:7-10)

Be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the

precious fruit of the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You

too must be patient. Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not

complain, brothers and sisters, about one another, that you may not be judged. Behold, the Judge

is standing before the gates. Take as an example of hardship and patience, brothers and sisters,

the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

Lector: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (MT 11:2-11)

People: Glory to you, O Lord.

When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the Christ, he sent his disciplesto Jesus with this question, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look foranother?” Jesus said to them in reply, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: theblind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead areraised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them. And blessed is the onewho takes no offense at me.” As they were going off, Jesus began to speak to thecrowds about John, “What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed swayed by thewind? Then what did you go out to see? Someone dressed in fine clothing? Those whowear fine clothing are in royal palaces. Then why did you go out? To see a prophet?Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom it is written:Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you.Amen, I say to you, among those born of women there has been none greater than Johnthe Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”

Priest: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.

The Responsorial: Lord, come and save us. (PS 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10)

Lector: Alleluia People Only: Alleluia (Stand) Lector Only: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,

because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. (IS 61:1)

People Only: Alleluia

Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit.

Creed

I believe in one God, the Father almighty,

Maker of heaven and earth,

of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,

the Only Begotten Son of God,

born of the Father before all ages.

God from God, Light from Light,

true God from true God,

begotten, not made,

consubstantial with the Father;

through Him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation He came down

from heaven,At the words that follow, up to and including and became Man, all bow

and by the Holy Spirit was Incarnate of the

Virgin Mary and became Man.

For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate,

He suffered death and was buried,

and rose again on the third day

in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living

and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver ofLife, who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

Who with the Father and the Son is adored and

glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.

I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins

and I look forward to the resurrection of the deadand the life of the world to come. Amen.

Prayer Said by the People After The Pray

Brethren Prayer of the Priest

May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands

for the praise and glory of His Name,

for our good and the good of all His holy

church.

Priest: The Lord be with you.People: And with your spirit.Priest: Lift up your hearts.People: We lift them up to the Lord.Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People: It is right and just.

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts.Heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest.

Priest: The mystery of Faith.

People: We proclaim your Death, O Lord,

and profess your Resurrection until You

come again.

Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you

always.

People: And with your spirit.

Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold Himwho takes away the sins of the world. Blessedare those called to the supper of the Lamb.

People: Lord, I am not worthy that You shouldenter under my roof, but only say the word andmy soul shall be healed.

Concluding Rites

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And with your spirit.

Priest: Go forth the Mass is ended.

People: Thanks be to God.

O Come, Divine Messiah

O come, divine Messiah!The world in silence waits the dayWhen hope shall sing its triumph,And sadness flee away.

Dear Savior haste;Come, come to earth,Dispel the night and show Thy face,And bid us hail the dawn of grace.

Entrance

Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming

Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming

From tender stem hath sprung!

Of Jesse's lineage coming as men of old have sung.

It came, a flower bright, amid the cold of winter

When half-gone was the night.

Isaiah 'twas foretold it, the Rose I have in mind:

With Mary we behold it, the virgin mother kind.

To show God's love aright

she bore to men a Savior

When half-gone was the night.

This Flower, whose fragrance tender

With sweetness fills the air,

Dispels with glorious splendor

The darkness everywhere.

True man, yet very God,

From sin and death He saves us

And lightens every load.

Offertory

Eye Has Not Seen

Refrain:Eye has not seen, ear has not heard what God has ready for those who love him; Spirit of love, come, give us the mind of Jesus, teach us the wisdom of God.

When pain and sorrow weigh us down, be near to us, O Lord, forgive the weakness of our faith, and bear us up within your peaceful word. Refrain

Our lives are but a single breath, we flower and we fade, yet all our days are in your hands, so we return in love what love has made. Refrain

To those who see with eyes of faith, the Lord is ever near, reflected in the faces of all the poor and lowly of the world. Refrain

MeditationMother at Thy Feet is Kneeling

Mother at your feet is kneelingOne who loves you, 'tis your childWho has sighed so oft to see you

Bless me, Mother, bless your child.

Mother, when my Jesus calls meFrom this world so dark and drear

From the wily snares of Satan,Shield me, Mother, Mother dear.

Constant was the love he gave her,Though he went forth from her side,Forth to preach, and heal, and suffer,

Till on Calvary he died.

Communion

Let There be Peace on Earth

Let there be peace on earth,

And let it begin with me.

Let there be peace on earth,

The peace that was meant to be!

With God as our Father, brothers all are we.

Let me walk with my brother

In perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me.

Let this be the moment now.

With ev’ry breath I take,

Let this be my solemn vow;

To take each moment and live each moment

In peace eternally!

Let there be peace on earth and let it begin

with me!

Concluding

Hymns

S

In Loving Memory of

Joseph J. Bialosuknia Sr.

9/16/1929 - 11/25/1979

From your Family

In Loving Memory of Our Parents

Frank & Rose Landolfa2/2/1895 - 9/17/1986

9/14/1907 - 3/26/1998

Forever Loved,Your Family

Birthday Remembrance

John F. Belch9/29/47 - 1/05/10

We love and miss you,

JoAnne and all your Family

To request

a memorial,

please call

(845) 452-8580 ext. 111

In Memory of

Horton Tuckerwith love,

Sue & Family

“THOU ART PETER, THE ROCK, AND UPON YOU

I SHALL BUILD MY CHURCH” MattheW 16:18

Baptism The Sacraments Wedding

Mad e ly n Gle as o nDau g h te r o f

Aaro n & Co lle e nDe c e m b e r 7, 2019 - 1:00p m

PRAY FOR THESERIOUSLY ILL

Jessica White by Mary Ann Lysko

Sandy Cannistra by her Friends

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH

* Lorraine Nielsen by the Family * Jim Daley by the Family * Felicia Ritters by the Family * Sue Tucker by Edith Luca *

* Bill Timmons by Loretta Timmons * Audrey Marie Michaels by Felicia Ritters * Thomas Hart by a Friend *

Susan Charter by Jo Kupiec & Family * Luca Schneider by Maureen Babiarz * John Raydo by Family & Friends *

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OTHER PARISHES * Michael Einfeldt by the Family * Antonina Mirto by Edith Luca *

* Sean Tierney by the Brodie Family * Shania Kanz by Stephen Garrison *

* To have names added to the prayer lists, please call (845) 452-8580 ext. 120. and leave a message, please spell all names.

PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED SOULS OF THE PARISH

^ Palma A. Scano (76) entered eternal rest 7/16 Funeral Mass - Fr. Garisto 7/19

^ Annie Luty (71) entered eternal rest 7/15 Funeral Mass - Fr. Garisto 7/22

^ Kathryn Farina (79) entered eternal rest 8/10 Funeral Mass - Fr. Backes 8/29

^ Judith Miller (76) entered eternal rest 9/13 Funeral Mass - Fr. Curley 9/20

^ William J. Moran Jr. (75) entered eternal rest 9/6 Memorial Mass - Fr. LaMorte 9/30

^ Erna Emilie Titone (94) entered eternal rest 11/17 * Funeral Mass - 11/23

^ Kathleen S. Arata (76) entered eternal rest 11/22 * Funeral Mass - 11/26

PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED OF OTHER PARISHES

^ Christopher J. Patsey (57) July 22, 2019 remembered by Mary Ann Lysko

^ Davey Germano (67), August 8, 2019 remembered by Greg & Joanne

^ Nicolas A. Visbeck (61), August 6, 2019 remembered by Mary Ann Lysko

^ Kathleen Turner (84) August 21, 2019 remembered by Mary Ann Lysko

^ Rebecca Consolini (27) Sept. 20, 2019 remembered by Mary Ann Lysko

^ Albert DeMarco (91) Oct. 10, 2019 remembered by Francine Barrett

^ Robert Vaughan (95) Nov. 2, 2019 remembered by Linda & David Secor

The Mass Intentions for next weekend Sunday, December 22nd

If you would like one of the priests to visit the sick, please call(845) 452-8580 ext. 111, if an emergency call ext. 101

School Gym 4 pm

Our Lady’s 7am

Chapel 9am

10:30am

12noon

5pm

Michael Hornak Sr.

Fr. Jim Kissane

Robert & Loretta DuVernoy

Paul Osterman

John & James Jr. Sowarby

Annie Luty

St. Peter’s Church Memorials. Never Forgotten.

In Loving Memory of

Meg Ellen Misove Caseon her birthday9/27/76 - 1/11/2012

Forever In Our Hearts,

Your Loving Family

In Memory of

my beloved wife

Jeanon our anniversary

from Mike Rock

Fr. ChrisAlar

Weekly Schedule - 3rd Sunday of the Month

Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel Parish Auditorium School Building & Chapel

Saturday, December 14th 1-3pm - Setup School Gym for Saturday Mass 4pm - Vigil Mass - Fr. Patrick Curley

3:00-3:45pm - Confessions - Fr. Patrick Curley

Sunday, December 15th Masses 7am - Fr. Zeverin 9am - Fr. Paul Guido 10:30am - Fr. Paul Guido 12noon - Fr. Patrick Curley 5pm - Fr. Patrick Curley 6pm - Meeting with Couple

Monday, December 16th

Advent Reconciliation Monday

4:00pm - 6:00pm- Confessions - Fr. Patrick CurleyMass6:30pm - Rosary for all unborn babies7pm - Memorial Mass - Fr. Zeverin7:30pm - Miraculous Medal & Our Lady of Victory Novenas - Fr. Zeverin

7pm - Bingo

Tuesday, December 17th Mass 8:30am - Fr. Zeverin 9:00am - Novena to St. Anthony

Wednesday, December 18th Mass 12:00pm - Fr. Zeverin

6:15pm - 7:15pm - ReligiousEducation for Public School Students

Thursday, December 19th Mass 12:00pm - Fr. Patrick Curley

6:00pm - Parish Prayer Group at School Chapel

Friday, December 20th

7pm - Bingo

Saturday, December 21st 1-3pm - Setup School Gym for Saturday Mass

4pm - Vigil Mass - Fr. Patrick Curley

3:00-3:45pm - Confessions - Fr. Patrick Curley

Sunday, December 22nd Masses 7am - Fr. Zeverin 9am - Fr. Paul Guido 10:30am - Fr. Paul Guido 12noon - Fr. Patrick Curley 5pm - Fr. Patrick Curley

Lector and Sacristan AssignmentsDec. 15th - Lectors: Tom McNamara (9am), Robert Tortorella (10:30am) / Sacristan: Mark Venuto (12pm)Dec. 22nd - Lectors: Sacristan (9am), Melody McCavara (10:30am) / Sacristan: Masaon Sala (12pm & 5pm)

The third Sunday ofAdvent is known asGaudete Sunday.The term Gaudeterefers to the firstword of the EntranceAntiphon, “Rejoice”. Rose vestments are

worn to emphasize our joy that Christmasis near, and we also light the rose candleon our Advent wreath.

The Catholic Widows & Widowers of Dutchess &Putnam Counties will NOT meet in the month of

December but will meet again in January 2020 onthe Third Tuesday of the month in the Parish

Meeting Room at Saint Kateri Church, 1925 Route82, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. (845) 223-3097.

I recommend that parishionerslisten or watch this talk onYouTube, especially if they havebeen effected by a suicide. The talktouches on many topics other thansuicide, such as loss, sin, mercy, hope, Providence, the love of Godand the power of prayer. Search for

the Patrick Coffin Show & Chris Alar.Title: 155: Hope After Suicide—Father Chris Alar, MIC

Donations for the Poor at Christmas time

If you would like to make adonation for poor families

at Christmas, please putyour contribution in thepoor boxes located on thewalls at all entrances.

Please do not bring in giftsor food, make your contribution only by way of

the poor box. We will give a $100 gift certificatefor toys and a $100 gift certificate for food for

each family. We have about 20 families towhom we give Christmas gifts. Thank you for

your generosity. Please bring no food as we areunable to store them in refrigerators. The

families prefer gift certificates as these allowthem to purchase the items they need most.

A heartfelt thank you to Don and PatAult as they cleaned and repainted

the Mary and St. Peter statues at St. Peter's school!

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Advent Reconciliation Monday

Cardinal Dolan has designated Monday, December 16th as Advent Reconciliation Monday. All parishes in the archdiocese

will have priests available to hear confessions on this day. Fr. Patrick Curley will be offering confessions from 4pm to 6pm

at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel for those who would like to have their confession heard.

From Fr. Pat ...

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Prayer to St. Michael

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us inbattle. Be our defense against thewickedness and snares of the Devil. MayGod rebuke him, we humbly pray, and dothou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, bythe power of God, thrust into Hell Satan,and all the evil spirits, who prowl aboutthe world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Salve, Regina Salve, Regina, Mater misericordiae; Vita, dulcedo et spes nostra, salve. Ad te clamamus exsules filii Hevae. Ad te suspiramus gementes et flentes in hac lacrimarum valle Eia ergo, advocata nostra, illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte. (brief bow) Et Jesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui, nobis post hoc exsilium ostende. O clemens, O pia, O dulcis Virgo Maria.

Last Weekend’s FINANCIAL REPORT – December 8, 2019

TOTAL WEEKLY COLLECTION (1st, 2nd, & Emergency Collections) - $9,528.00 WEEKLY FIRST COLLECTION - $7,948.00 (includes $1,505.00 in loose cash)

Second Collections for School Debts and Archdiocesan Fees - $1,580.00 (includes $582.00 in loose cash)

The total amount of donations this week received from all collections, appeals, shrines, and poor boxes was $10,996.00Prepared by the Trustees of St. Peter’s Church (Trustees are those entrusted by the Pastor with the counting & recording of the Sunday collections)

The total number of those families attending on December 8th was 449 families or 898 adult worshipers

Saturday, Nov. 23rd School Gym

Sunday, Nov. 24th

Our Lady’s Chapel

Masses

4pm

7am9am

10:30am12noon

5pm

Attendance

246

60160130158144

Poor Box: Our Lady’s ChapelPoor Box: Sc hool Chapel

Shrine Statues: Our Lady’s Chapel Shrine Statues: School Chapel

December 50/50 Monthly 50/50 envelope must be paid by check or cash

by December 29th. Drawing will be December 30th. The November Winner is Leslie Arnison who won $140!

$ 55.00$ - $ 110.00 $ 25.00