HOLY TRINITY PARISHHudson and Germantown, New York429 E. Allen St. – P. O. Box 323 Hudson, NY 12534

July 23, 2017

PHONE: (518) 828 - 1334 WEBSITE: www.holytrinityhudson.org E-MAIL: holytrinityhudson@gmail.com

REV. ANTHONY BARRATTPastor

DEACON RICHARD WASHBURNDeacon

REV. WINSTON BATHPastor Emeritus

OUR PARISH’S LAY PARISH TRUSTEES

You may have noticed that from time to time, wemention our parish trustees. In fact, in civil law (NYS), eachRoman Catholic parish is seen as an “incorporated body”governed by a Board of Trustees which includes the Bishop,Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia, the pastor and twolay individuals (Lay Trustees) subject to the canonical juris-diction of the Diocesan Bishop, according to NYSLaw. The Parish Trustees act to ensure the wellbeing of theparish, especially with regard to its fiduciary health and theyhave the responsibility for the care and preservation of thetemporalities and property of the parish corporation.

Some example of the role of the Lay Trustees mighthelp…The Board of Trustees votes to approve any sale ofreal property. Following the approval of the DiocesanBishop, the parish may then petition the NYS courts for anorder to allow the sale. The Board of Trustees would need toact in a similar manner if the parish mortgages or leases anyof its real property. Along with the Parish Finance Council,the Lay Trustees play an active role in the review of the an-nual parish corporation budget. Additionally, the Lay Trus-tees are responsible for reviewing and signing the annualfinancial report of the parish corporation along with the pas-tor, after the Finance Council has reviewed it. The report isthen forwarded to the Bishop. The two Lay Trustees alsohave a key role in counseling and advising the pastor (andother key parish groups such as the Finance Council or Pas-toral Council) about all parish matters and of offering feed-back and observations.

The Board of Trustees usually meets officially oncea year (in our parish it is usually in the late Spring). It is animportant meeting and formal notice of the meeting is re-quired. Minutes are kept and are approved. The Bishop mustapprove the appointment of new Lay Trustees. Lay Trusteesserve yearly terms, renewable for up to a total of six years.Lay Trustees are usually ex officio members of the parishPastoral Council and the Finance Council.

Obviously, the role of the Lay Trustee is therefore avital one for the parish as well as carrying legal responsibili-ties. Therefore, to fulfill this key role and legal requirement,what qualities might be required of a Lay Trustees? Theyshould be…

A parishioner and a person of faith; a committed disci-ple of the Lord

A person of prayerA person of integrity and able to maintain strict confi-

dentialityA person of honesty, openness, vision and of perception,

so as to be able and willing to offer good counseland give genuine and authentic feedback

A person who is available and who is accessibleA person who has the best interests of the mission and

ministry of the parish (and the Church) at heart; freefrom any agendas, partisanship or personal bias.

A person with some financial background given thevarious fiduciary responsibilities

We have been so blessed to have Mary Howard andthe late Kathryn McDonald as our two Lay Trustees here atHoly Trinity parish and we owe a great debt of gratitude forall that they have so generously given. Of course, Kathrynpassed away just before I began as pastor at Holy Trinityand so it has been important to find a new trustee. I havedelayed this so that I could get to know people, as well as tohave time to consult about who might be the new trustee.The Bishop must also approve the new trustee. I am verypleased to announce that Michael Cozzolino is our new trus-tee and his term will begin on 1st September. Many thanks toMichael for accepting this appointment and continuedthanks to Mary for all that she does. Please do keep themboth in your prayers and indeed please continue to pray forthe many, many people, staff and volunteers who serve ourparish and school community in so many ways.

The word among usThe Word Among Us July issue has something for

everyone. It is available in the front vestibule for $1.00a copy.

THURSDAY July 27

Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. St. Mary’s Rectory

Baby BottleCoin Drive

To help raise funds tosupport its ongoing work,the Alight Center is repeat-ing their annual Baby Bot-tle Coin Drive.

In place of plastic bot-tles, they are now usingcardboard containers.Please take one home andreturn it when full. The ulti-mate return date is Labor

Day Weekend.

Alight needs your support to continue their work of em-powering individuals to make healthy life choices.

If you have any questions, or would like additional in-formation, please call Debbie Daus at 828-1967.

Sacrificial GivingWe are giving the fullest expression of our faith when we

have a genuine desire to share with others and do all that wecan to build up our parish and our Church.

HUDSON

Regular Offertory Last Weekend (Jul. 17)……..….... $6,465.00Fuel and Heat……………………………………….. $ 570.00Seminarians Support……………………………….. $ 431.00

GERMANTOWN

Regular Offertory Last Weekend (Jul. 17)……...….... $1,326.00Seminarian Support...………………...………...……. $ 20.00

BISHOP'S OFFICEPASTORAL CENTER

40 NORTH MAIN AVENUE, ALBANY, NEW YORK 12203

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Each year, the annual Peter's Pence Collection for theHoly Father is held in support of the works of the HolyFather. The proceeds from this collection fund emergencyrelief assistance to those who suffer from war, oppression,disease and natural disasters. Through works of charity,Catholics stand in solidarity with the weak, the defenseless,and the voiceless, and they sustain those who suffer. Wejoin with the Holy Father in bringing a little more mercyinto the world.

Pope Francis called to us in his 2016 Urbi et Orbi ad-dress, “May efforts be made everywhere to promote theculture of encounter, justice, and reciprocal respect, whichalone can guarantee the spiritual and material welfare of allpeople.”

Your contributions to the Peter’s Pence Collection allowus to assist in making it possible for the Holy Father tocarry out his charitable works around the world.

This year the collection in our diocese is scheduled forthe weekend of July 29-30, 2017.

I ask you to consider contributing to this collection, andI am grateful for your generosity. Together let us ask theLord to bless the Holy Father and us as well as those inneed throughout the world.

Your servant in Christ,

Edward B. ScharfenbergerBishop of Albany

THE WEEK AHEAD

Reflections on today’s Scriptures

The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the king-dom of their Father.” This beautiful image gives us aglimpse into heaven. The saints who reside there radiate abrightness, a warmth that resembles the sun itself. Gatheredaround the throne of God, they share in the luminous pres-ence of the King of Kings, the true Son of the Father.

Perhaps there really is something spiritual about thenearly universal craving to enjoy a tropical vacation, thetrend to escape to warmer climates for the winter, or themove towards permanent residence in sunny climates. Thecontinual presence of sunshine, the enjoyable experience ofone warm day after another may be in fact like a little tasteof heaven. In the Gospel, Jesus himself describes eternalbliss using the imagery of sunshine.

But heat has its downside too. When it’s too intense, itcan actually be deadly. Think forest fire. Think desert.Think “the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing andgrinding of teeth.” These are not images of the four-starvacations that we want to last for eternity. No. Here Jesus isreferring to the hellish habitat of “all who cause others tosin and all evildoers.” That's not a trip we want to take.

As uncomfortable as it may be, we need to examine our-selves to be sure we’re not on board a train that’s going inthe wrong direction. We need to identify and acknowledgeany patterns of sin that may have crept into our lives, andseek God’s forgiveness. That will get us back on the righttrack, enabling us to be counted among “the children of thekingdom.”

Let’s aim for a journey to that kingdom, the one true tripto paradise that lasts for all eternity.

–– Gina Loehr

School SuppliesNeeded for Kids

Again, here are suggested items fordonation:

Crayons: small and medium boxes

Colored pencils Magic Markers Highlighters

#2 Pencils, and fancy pencils Pens: blue, black, red

Pencil sharpeners Erasers

Pencil Bag or Pencil Box Glue or Glue sticks

Calculators

Three-ring binder - Filler (loose-leaf) paper

Black and white (marble) composition books

Ruler: English/Metric Subject dividers

Book bags

These items may be left in the Church vestibules over thenext several weekends.

Note: the best time to buy these items is when they areadvertised as “On Sale.”

If you have any questions, please contact Catholic Chari-ties at.

(518) 828-8660

Results in forPancake Breakfast

With sincere gratitude we are pleased to report that thePancake Breakfast at Applebees on July 15th garnered $600for the parish. Profound thanks to all who helped to makethe effort so successful: those who did the planning, all ourwaiters and greeters, and all those who took the time andtrouble to support the event with their presence. We trulyappreciate all the help and support.

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.

A FAMILY PERSPECTIVEby Bud Ozar

The Parents plant values in their children anticipat-ing the tiny seeds of honesty, respect, commitmentand fidelity will grow with their child and one daybecome “a safe haven” to many.

Readings for the Week of July 23

Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19/Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16/Rom 8:26-27/

Mt 13:24-43 or 13:24-30Monday: Ex 14:5-18/Ex 15:1bc-6/Mt 12:38-42Tuesday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Ps 126:1bc-6/Mt 20:20-28Wednesday: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15/Ps 78:18-19, 23 -28/Mt 13:1-9Thursday: Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b/Dn 3:52-56/Mt13:10-17Friday: Ex 20:1-17/Ps 19:8-11/Mt 13:18-23Saturday: Ex 24:3-8/Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15/Jn11:19-27 or

Lk 10:38-42

READINGS AND HYMNS (HUDSON)Reading: p. 203. Opening Hymn: # 295 Closing: # 458

MASSES FOR THIS WEEK

MONDAY: Weekday (July 24)

7:15 AM Rudy DeLaurentis - Wife & Family

Nancy Nobes - Sally & Bill Hotaling

TUESDAY: St. James, Apostle (July 25)

7:15 AM Barbara Riegel - Teresa Riegel

Harvey & Mildred Palen - Elaine Erickson

WEDNESDAY: Sts. Joachim & Anne (July 26)

7:15 AM Dorothy DiCintio - Judy & Madaline

Mary & Al Warakomski - Son, Dave

THURSDAY: Weekday (July 27)

7:15 AM Lucille Kappel & John Kappel - Barbara Othote

James Van Deusen - Sally & Bill Hotaling

FRIDAY: Weekday (July 28)

7:15 AM Nancy Nobes - Dolly & Lee VanDeCarr

Alice Krisniski - Elaine & Dick Holmes

9:00 AM Joan Mary Donovan - A Friend of the Family(G’TWN)

17th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: (July 29)4:00 PM Paul “Bo” Miller - Ellen & Dan Miller

(HUD) Norman Finch - Family

Shirley Yacone - Sister, Jeanne

5:30 PM Thomas C. Quigley & Marylou Bujanow - Family(LNLTH)

SUNDAY MORNING MASS: (July 30)

9:00 AM Patricia Nabozny - Eunice Nabozny & Family

(HUD) Kathryn McDonald-

Kathleen McDonald Paterno & FamilyNeal Halloran - Joe & Mary Ronsani

11:00 AM John Gunther - Ann Rider(G’TWN) Capt. Andrew P. Miller

Emergency Storm Relief Appeal

At Bishop Scharfenberger’s request, anemergency collection will be taken up inour parish over the next several weeks toaid those devastated by the storms that be-gan over the last few weeks throughout ourdiocese. This emergency collection is in-tended to cover needs created by currentand future storms through out our diocesein 2017.

To donate, make your check payableto “Holy Trinity Parish,” and in the memoportion write: 2017 Diocesan -wide StormSeason. Then, after putting your gift in anenvelope, simply place your donation inany collection taken-up over the next sev-eral weeks. At that time, our parish willthen send one check to Catholic Charities.100% of donations will go to respond to theneeds of persons and families impacted bythis year’s storms.