AUGUST 28, 2016 TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY

AUGUST 28, 2016
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
A more distinguished guest
. . . (Luke 14:8)
In the second century AD,
the scientist/astronomer
Claudius Ptolemy presented
a model of the solar system that stated that the Earth
was the center of the universe. About 1,400 years
later, another astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus,
overturned Ptolemy’s model and taught that Earth
revolved around the sun and not the other way
around.
Just as Copernicus upended Ptolemy’s teaching,
Jesus upends our assumptions. Every day he asks
us, “Who is the center of your life? Are you living
under my rule or under yours?”
Using the Ptolemaic system as a model, we might
say, “I choose to be the center of my universe.”
Living under that model tends to make us selfcentered, even if we appear to be good and upright.
It can move us to ignore our weaknesses, take all
the credit for our goodness, and never submit to
Jesus’ rule.
Using the Copernican model, we might say,
“Jesus is at the center of my universe.” We place
him at the center when we realize that although he
was perfect as the Son of God, he became a man
and died to rescue us from sin. We place him at the
center when we realize, not only that he loved us
even unto death, but also that he has been raised up
and is now Lord of heaven and earth (Philippians
2:6-11).
Of course, it’s humbling to say, “Jesus, I want you
to be at the center of my life.” These words are
opposed to our fallen nature. Yet the more we begin
each day by praying these words, the more we will
find ourselves filled with an incredible peace. We
will also find a grace-filled determination to place
our lives—every thought and every action—under
Jesus’ rule so that we can give him glory.
Jesus is the most distinguished Person ever to live
in our hearts. Let’s treat him like the royal Guest
that he is.
“Jesus, you are my Lord and my God. Come and
reign in me.”
With permission of the Word Among Us, Copyright 2014
Saturday, August 27
5:00 Robert Consadine
Sunday, August 28
7:30 Joseph & Theresa Gehrig
9:30 Meshy Tasnady
11:30 Nicholas Siciliano
5:00 Judith Russo-Mletzko
Monday, August 29
6:45 Theresa Radzivila
12:15 John Leyden, Sr. & John Leyden, Jr.
Tuesday, August 30
6:45 The people of St. Martin de Porres
12:15 Gaetano Citera
Wednesday, August 31
6:45 Janet Smalley
12:15 Ida Sgaggero
Thursday, September 1
6:45 T. V. Devasia
12:15 Catherine Costanzo
Friday, September 2
6:45 Theresa Radzivila
12:15 Anthony Incorva
Saturday, September 3
8:00 Caroline & Aloysius Mikula
5:00 Joseph DiLonardo
Sunday, September 4
7:30 Arthur Fraleigh
9:30 Len O’Connor
11:30 Ralph Albergo
5:00 Deceased Members of
Knights of Columbus
The Bread & Wine
Used during the Masses
This week are
In Loving memory of
Art O’Connell, Sr.
The Sanctuary Candle
Is lit this week
In Loving Honor of
Art O’Connell, Sr.
Parish information
Calvary Cemetery
62 Lagrange Avenue, Poughkeepsie
473-4222
Caring Committee
473-4222
Parish Office at
Community of Praise Prayer Group Meetings
Praising God and Prayers for Healing
Monday-7:30 PM
Bill Haag
462-3669
C. Y. O.
Knights of Columbus
Chris Fields
462-8790
Larry Prescott
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
Fr. Bancroft
473-4222
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
REMEMBER OUR SICK
Christopher LaFalce, Robert Stoutenburgh,
Peter Cavaliere, Pat Drain, Anthony
Coviello, Josephine Bohac, Nenesio
Serrano, Joseph Boback, Joe McKeown, Karen Iovane, David
Tracey, Ann Fields, Joan Callagy, Patrick Fraleigh, Andrew
Tallon, Eileen Donovan Ballantine, Erika Clayton, Anthony
Tomasselli, Cathie Geerlings, Stephanie & Kevin Gieseler,
Ralph Fiorio, Laura Ardito, John Carpenter, Mae Stringer,
Catherine Yurkovic, Gerry Jacobs, Kathryn Barber, Dawn
Hammond, Fr. Robert Norton, OFM, Laura Reilly, Enza
Cassata, Betty Vassari, Jim Sassaman, Sharon Mateo, Lourdes
Mateo, Alice Wannick, Josephine Milton, Frank Franco,
Patrick Craig, Ann Place, Maui Lengyel, Paul Stuewer, Esther
Rhynders & Kathy Colt.
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; Staff 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 3 rd Class Robert J.
LaBarbera, III U.S.N.; Sgt. Marc Coviello; Army; Pvt. Nathan
Wentworth; Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian Brandon USN; Sgt.
Levi Santagate, USMC; AM2 (AW) Bridgit Stratton; Capt.
Eddie Preisser, US Army; Airman 1st Class Preston David
Wtulich, USAF; Richard Milliot, 2nd Mate; Major Benjamin
Hung, US Army; LCPL Aidan Steckley USMC, Sgt. 1st Class
Harold Petershagen, Cpl. Cory J. Espejo,USMC.
ST. MARTIN de PORRES NOVENA Wednesday after the
12:15 PM MassArchCare Navigation- Need help caring
for yourself or someone else? Totally Free! Call855-951-CARE
CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTER
845-471-9284
Sisters of Life Hope & Healing After Abortion
Women -866-575-0075/ [email protected]
Men-877-586-4621/[email protected]
FLOCKNOTE’S-Stay connected to the Parish and the
Archdiocese. Text Martin to 84576 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.
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Cenacle for Life
Our Cenacle for Life meets every Monday
afternoon after the 12:15 Mass and
Miraculous Medal Novena. We meet near
the tabernacle and say 10 decades of the
Rosary for Life, for the protection of the lives of the
unborn, for the weak, the sick, the elderly, and the most
vulnerable persons in our society. We pray to affirm the
dignity of each human life and to defeat the Culture of
Death in our society. Come join us.
The Religious Education Program
Thank you to all who answered the call to teach
our children. We have filled several positions,
however we are still in need of teachers for 2nd, 6th
grades for the 2016-2017 school year. We also
need aides for various grade levels & substitute
teachers. Classes are held on Tuesday nights from 5:30pm7:00pm and on Wednesday nights from 6:15pm-7:45pm.
Please contact the office at (845) 471-8728 for more
information. Thank you!
PILGRIMAGE TO
The Senior Center is closed
for the month of August.
Coming Events
September 17th –Dinner on the Hudson:
Boat departs Kingston 6:30pm. Tickets
$42.00pp & includes 2 hour cruise, Buffet
Style Dinner catered by Mariners Harbor &
Music. A bus would be approximately $20 extra. If
interested, please let Val know ASAP so trip can be booked.
September 27th –A Day at Mohonk: Bus
leaves at 9:45am and returns at 5:30pm. Buffet
luncheon, a presentation by a chef 11:15, 15%
discount coupon for gift house or greenhouse
garden shop, Tea, cookies & a souvenir!
$83.50pp
October 13th: Saturday Night Fever, Bus
leaves at 9:30 and returns at 5:30.
$77.00pp
October 29th: 9:30-3:30
Interested Vendors
please call Val @ 4623105
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November 17 : Bus leaves at 8:30 and
returns at 7:30. $35.00pp
December 12th –Christmas Party:
Cappuccinos, 12-4:00pm, 3 meal
Choices, beer, wine & soda. Music by
Bob Martinson. $25pp
December 20th – “A Playhouse Christmas,
Bus leaves at 8:30 and returns at 7:00.
$94.50pp
Val - 462-3105
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) 2016-2017
Want to become a Catholic or thinking about it or
wondered what the Catholic faith is all about? Do
you know of someone who might be interested in
the same? Have you not received the Sacraments
of Confirmation and/or Holy Communion to complete your
initiation into the Church, the RCIA process may be for you.
Come to the Information/Introduction Night on Wed.,
September 14th, at 7:00pm at the Nativity Center. Come
register and get your questions answered. Classes will begin
on September 21st at 7:00pm. No fees are required, just your
time! If you need more information, call Deacon Frank Hung
at 845-705-4852 or call the Rectory at 845-473-4222.
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your
shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.
You're on your own. And you know what you know. And
YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...” `Dr. Seuss
Good luck to all those who are off to College!
SPAIN & PORTUGAL
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the
Apparitions at Fatima:
APRIL 24 – MAY 3, 2017
Visiting: Fatima ▪
Salamanca Santiago de Compostela
Ávila ▪ Madrid
Hosted By: St. Martin de Porres Parish
Spiritual Director: Fr. Abraham George
$2799 PER PERSON FROM NEW YORK
(Air/land tour price is $2169 plus $630 government
taxes/airline surcharges)
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
Roundtrip airfare from New York,
$630 govt. taxes/airline surcharges, first class/select
hotels, most meals, services of a professional tour director
and comprehensive sightseeing,
all hotel service charges,
Porterage and entrance fees
FOR BROCHURE WITH
COMPLETE DETAILS, Contact
Mrs. Kathleen Davis
(845) 473-4222 Email:
[email protected]
Space is limited!
Book early to avoid disappointment!
New York Catholic Bible School Program
Sponsored by the Archdiocesan Catholic Office
will be holding classes beginning Monday,
Sept. 12th from 6:30-8:30 at the Church of St.
Dennis in Hopewell. The program provides
Level Three & Four Certification to Catechists
of religious education programs and RCIA. However, it is
open to all adults who are seeking “something more”. Tuition
is $150 per trimester with a $35 nonrefundable registration
fee. Qualifying catechists are eligible for a discounted tuition.
For more information e-mail [email protected] or call
Maureen @ 646-794-2855 or Elda @ 646-794-2862.
nyfaithformation.org/ny-catholic-bible-school.
Mt. Alvernia Women’s Retreat
Mt. Alvernia Retreat Center announces Women’s
Retreat, Sept. 9th -11th; Theme: Jubilee of Divine
Mercy; Includes: Private Bedroom with full bath,
Linens, Friday Dinner at 6:00pm, three meals on
Saturday & two meals on Sunday. The retreat consists of
Communal & private prayer times, four Conferences,
Adoration, Opportunity for Reconciliation, Saturday &
Sunday Mass. Cost &175.00pp. $50 deposit to reserve your
place. For more information please call 845-297-5706 X 112.
Kennedy Catholic Golf Classic, Centennial Golf
Club, Thursday Oct. 6th for more info call 914232-5061 ex. 121 or go to KennedyCatholic.org/golf-outing.
Walk to Fight Suicide
Dutchess County Community Walk, Sunday,
September 25th, Walkway over the Hudson. For
more information Contact Marisa Ruff @ 243-4619 or
go to afsp.donordrive.com.
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Following Christ
It isn't enough to just love Jesus. He said we are to
be His disciples. A disciple is a student or a
follower of a teacher. What does it take to be a
disciple of Jesus in today's world? Come join us
for the dynamic 7 week series Following Christ
on Sunday evenings from 6:15-8:15 in the Nativity Center
beginning Oct. 2nd - Nov. 13th. Cost is $25 which includes
dinner on first night, retreat day (October 30th), & all
materials. Prerequisite: Discovering Christ. Email us
at [email protected] with any
questions. Registration forms in the back of the vestibule.
Sunday, Sept. 11th from 10:30am to 2pm and Friday, Sept.
16th from 5pm to 8pm in the school cafeteria. Includes boys
and girls divisions for instructional (K-3), intramural (B3-12,
G4-10) and travel. Travel try-outs will be 9/24 and intramural
evaluations will be 10/2. Boys high school league (grades 1012) will start on 9/17 at Gold's Gym. $20 late fee after
9/16. Registration information and forms available
atwww.stmartindeporres-cyo.org. Please be prepared to signup for clinics; contests; Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks
events; Marist, Vassar, St. John and Army events; UConn
men's and women's practices and more at registration. Contact
Chris Fields at [email protected] or call 462-8790.
A Lecture on Martin Luther
Please join the St. Martin de Porres
Ecumenical Committee on Thursday,
September 29, at 7:00 pm, in the St. Martin
de Porres Nativity Center. Pastor Dan Ward,
Pastor of St. John’s Evangelical Church
Poughkeepsie will lecture on Martin Luther, as the Christian
world gets ready to commemorate the beginning of the
Reformation five hundred years ago. Come listen and learn
about one of the pivotal figures of Christian history and the
community of faith that he founded.
A Healing Mass
With a free flow of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit,
will be held Tuesday, September 6, at St.
Kateri Tekakwitha Parish,. Guest Celebrant will
be Fr. James Sheridan, newly ordained by
Cardinal Dolan and serving at St. Columba
Parish. Praise & worship begins at 7:00 pm.;
Mass at 7:30, in the Chapel. Individual prayers for healing
follow Mass. The event is sponsored by Spirit Wind Prayer
Group of St. Kateri. Spirit Wind also meets on the other
Tuesdays for praise & prayer from 7 to 8:30 in the Chapel.
Details contact Pat or Joe at 845-440-3519.
Teen
Do you like to read? Are you comfortable
reading before a crowd? If you do, I’m
looking for students in Grade 6 and up to read
at the 5:00pm Teen Masses! High School
students are welcome too! For more
information or if you are interested, please
email me at [email protected]. Thank you
Needed
for your interest! Mrs. Farina
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 (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. 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
Please visit the PSA website for all information
regarding our committee and events.
www.teacherweb.com/NY/StMartindePorres/PSA/.
Helpers Needed
The Parish Picnic will be on Sunday
September 11th, from 12:30pm to 4:00pm in
the Field next to the Church. Helpers are needed on both
Saturday 10th @ 9:00am & Sunday September 11th @
10:00am to: Set up the children's games, Helping with
face painting Setting up the food service
area (grills, tables, table covering, service
ware), Serving beverages (iced tea,
lemonade, punch, water, ice), The grill
line, as cooks (charcoal grilling the meat),
The grill line, as servers (placing meats in
buns/rolls and plating out),
AND, where help is most
definitely needed, cleanup after the
festivities. If you wish to help, please call
to Mike Franco at (845) 462-3186. We
would like to have enough volunteers so
that each person will have only a 1-hour shift, thereby
allowing each volunteer to enjoy time with loved ones.
All the work of coordination and preparation for the big
day is a gift of the volunteers who offer their time and
energy. Last year we had games for the kids, balloons
and face-painting, and we served about 500 hot dogs and
hamburgers, baked beans, a variety of condiments and
50 gallons of beverages. We are expecting at least that
much this year.
In observance of Labor Day
the Parish office will be
closing on Friday,
September 2nd at 12:00pm
and will reopen on Tuesday
September 6th at 9:30am.
St. Martin de Porres
Parish Picnic
Sunday September 11th 12:30 to 4:00 PM
Everyone Welcome!
Everything Free!
Stop by one or all of our
Parish Ministry Tables and
meet the people who are
serving the many needs
of our parish.
Find out about the
many ways you can
get involved in your
parish community.
Family Day
Be Involved. Stay Involved is The
National Center of Addiction and
Substance Abuse’s national initiative to
promote simple acts of parental
engagement as key ways to help prevent risky substance use in
children and teens. Family day will be celebrated across the
country on September 26th. to learn more about Family Day
and to join parents all across America in taking the Family
Day STAR pledge, log on to WWW.CASAFamilyDay.org.
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Year of Mercy Events
Sponsored by: The Carmelite
Sisters of the Aged & Infirmed
St. Theresa’s Motherhouse, a
designated Pilgrimage site with a
Holy Door for the Jubilee Year of
Mercy, 600 Woods Rd. Germantown. Sunday, Sept. 18th
Sacrament of Reconciliation, Quiet Prayer, Tours of our
Venerable Mother Angeline Heritage Center 1-2:45pm. Sung
Chaplet of Divine Mercy 3:00pm followed by Mass
Celebrated by Fr. Paul Fagan, C.P. On Wed. Sept. 21st St.
Luke Productions will present “MAXIMILIAN, Saint of
Auschwitz” performed live by the captivating, gifted actor,
Leonardo Defilippis. Carmel Hall 7:00pm. Free will offering,
suitable for ages 10 & up. For more information call 518-5375000 or e-mail [email protected].
The First Saturday Club for People with Disabilities
Will be held on Saturday, September 10th at
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church, LaGrangeville.
The Rosary will be said at 10:30am, followed
by Mass at 11:00am. A luncheon, prepared by
the Host Parish, will follow after Mass. For
further information contact JoAnn – 462-3186
or Elizabeth at 454-2340.
RENEW & REFRESH
Retreat for High School teens, Fri. Sep. 2nd, 7:00pm -Sun.
Sep. 4th, 3:00 pm; Sun. Mass & Commissioning of our new
Cap Corps Volunteer Commissioning at 2:00. Relaxing
retreat & social time with CYFM community, a wonderful
time of spiritual refreshing &fellowship with new friends &
those you met on DDA, COP and CAM. Come & experience
our welcoming community, make new friendships, strengthen
old ones, & get to know our NEW Cap Corps Volunteers. Cost
$115.00pp for materials, meals & lodging. Registration
deadline is Tues. Aug. 30, send application (available
at CYFM.org on “events” tab), $60.00 non-refundable
deposit payable to CYFM. Capuchin Youth & Family
Ministries PO Box 192, 781 Route 9D Garrison, NY
10524 (845) 424-3609 www.cyfm.org,
National Shrine of the North American Martyrs
Auriesville, NY
The Florentine Council 304 & St. Mary’s
Church, Poughkeepsie will be sponsoring
a bus on Saturday, September 17th . The
bus will leave St Mary’s at 10:00am &
return aproximately 10:00pm. Cost is $25pp. The shrine
honors three Missionaries as well as St. Kateri Tekakwitha.
For more information Contact James Foote at
[email protected]. www.auriesvilleshrine.com
For the Maryknoll Sisters Global
Mission Outreach, Friday, October 14th
at 6:00pm, in the Delegates Dining Room
at the United Nations Headquarters in
NYC. To purchase event Tickets, advertise in our Gala
Journal, view Sponsorship opportunities, purchase raffle
tickets or explore our silent auction items you may visit our
website @ www.maryknollsisters.org/gala16, for more
information please call 866-662-9900.