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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 January 8, 2017
In Time: Intention: Requested by:
Sat January 7
5:00 PM Intentions of the Seniors
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Sun January 8
7:30 AM Billy Totten Ellis & Kelly Family
10:30 AM Sissy Grassi Patricia Grassi
Mon January 9
9:00 AM Joan White Mike & Eileen Cassidy
Tues January 10
7:00 AM Intentions of Marc Gardner (lvg.)
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9:00 AM Billy Totten Calio Family
Wed January 11
9:00 AM Raymond McArthur Ellis & Kelly Family
Thurs January 12
7:00 AM Betty Trow Marsh Family
9:00 AM Fredrica Hoffert Nola & Brian Weit
Fri January 13
9:00 AM Michael L. Schneider Jr.
Korb Family
Sat January 14
9:00 AM Antonio Celso Lynda & Dave Jutton
5:00 PM Joan White Helene & John King
Sun January 15
7:30 AM Regina Salvitti Biernat Family
9:00 AM Patricia Michitsch Michitsch Family
10:30 AM Billy Totten Hanlon Family
12 Noon Pro Populo
9:00 AM Mary Ward Laura, Pat, & Laura
12 Noon Pro Populo ——————
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.
JANUARY 8TH 2017 + THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Sunday, January 8 The Epiphany of the Lord
RCIA 10 AM-12 PM Rectory
CYO Basketball 1-3 PM Gym
Monday, January 9 The Baptism of the Lord
CYO Basketball 5-8 PM Gym
Rosary Prayer Group 7:00 PM Church
Tuesday, January 10 First Week in Ordinary Time
CYO Basketball 5-8:00 PM Gym
Morning Glory Retreat 7-8:30 PM Don Bosco Hall
Religious Ed. Staff Meeting 7:00 PM Youth Alive Room
Holy Name Meeting 7:30 PM Parish Center
Wednesday, January 11
Morning Glory Retreat 10-11 AM Don Bosco Hall
Religious Ed. Classes 4:30-5:45 PM School
Children’s Choir 5:45-6:45 School
CYO Basketball 6-8:00 PM Gym
Thursday, January 12
Religious Ed. Classes 4:30-5:45 PM School
CYO Basketball 6-8:00 PM Gym
Adult Choir Rehearsal 7-8:15 PM Church
Friday, January 13 St. Hilary
CYO Basketball 5-8:00 PM Gym
Saturday, January 14
CYO Basketball ALL DAY Gym
AA Meeting 7:00 PM Don Bosco Hall
Sunday, January 15
RCIA 10 AM-12 PM Rectory
Eagle Scouts 2 PM Gym
St. Christopher Food Pantry 12-1 PM Parish Center
S T E W A R D S H I P R E P O R T
December 25, 2016��������..$8,174.31 My Christmas Gift to the Church��..$25,891.16 New Year’s Collection�������..$9,356.00 Solemnity of Mary���������.$3,461.00
God Bless you for your continued generosity!
FR. Xavier UPDATE Fr. Xavier leaves for India to visit with his family Jan. 8th-25th. Please pray for him. He will return here before he moves to Florida and he will
celebrate his farewell Mass at 12 noon on Jan. 29th followed by a reception at the school, to which everyone is invited!
Just a Reminder: if you are sick or getting over being sick, please refrain from drinking from the chalice at Communion and offer a simple gesture instead of
shaking hands during the Sign of Peace.
From the Pastor’s Corner
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
A nd behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded
them, until it came and stopped over the place where the
child was." In our day and age, the star of Christmas has
become a kind of decorative symbol that adorns manger
scenes and Christmas trees. It suggests something good and bright and
holy, a visual indicator that the "Light of the world" has appeared. But today, on the feast of the
Epiphany, we recall that originally, this star was not just a pretty symbolic ornament. This star
was a sign from God that intervened in the operations of the physical universe. The Magi
understood that this star was sent from God to indicate where his Son would be born.
Of course it should not surprise us in this season of all seasons that God should choose to
order the universe according to his purposes. Jesus has just been born of a virgin! God has just
taken on human flesh. These events in themselves are extraordinary divine interventions--miracles
that defy the standard operation of things. Why shouldn't God choose to send a luminous star
where he wants it, when he wants it? Why shouldn't he reveal his plan through the things that he
created in the first place?
The beauty of today's feast is found, in part, in the fact that the Magi were able to recognize
this sign from God. They waited for it, they saw it, and they rejoiced in it: "They were overjoyed
at seeing the star." We too should be overjoyed in this season of God's special revelation to us. We
may need the eyes to recognize it, but truly we have waited for a Savior, we have seen his
appearance at Christmas, and now it is time to celebrate! God is at work in our physical world.
He has come here, now to save us. This is cause for rejoicing!
DON'T MISS OUT!
New Year's Resolution: Get inFORMED on FORMED.org
If you have not yet signed up, here's how easy it is:
1. Go to formed.org
2. Click on "Register"
3. Create your FREE account by entering our Parish code BT2DRR and your email address
Check out the Program YDisciple Advent Session 4: The Gift to find out more about the
EPIPHANY of the LORD.
You can also watch the Movie, The Story of the Nativity.
What are the effects of your Baptism? Did you know that Baptism makes you a sharer in the
priesthood of Christ? To gain a deeper understanding of the Baptism of the Lord as well as your
own Baptism, the Programs Lectio: Evangelization, Session 6: Sacraments and the Spirit &
YDisciple: Sacraments, Session 2: Baptism are both excellent!... BUT you will find even more
on the FORMED.org programs like Reborn and Symbolon.
Don't forget the new Children's content as well as featured content.
Let us know what you're enjoying on FORMED! You can email [email protected]
Look What’s Happening at St. Christopher—St. Sylvia Parish!
33 Days to Morning Glory: a consecration to Jesus
through Mary Retreat begins: THIS Tues., Jan. 10, and cont. on Jan. 17, 24, 31 & Feb. 7 @ 7 PM in the Don Bosco
Hall. The consecration will be made on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Feb.11. Retreat materials are $20 and you will receive them at the first meeting. PLEASE SIGN-UP IN THE BACK OF
THE CHURCH. THE RETREAT IS OPEN TO
ALL PARISHIONERS 16-96! For more info.
call Barbara at 845-597-5226
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
A luncheon will be held in honor of Fr. Xavier on Sunday, January 29th
Fr. Xavier will celebrate the 12 Noon Mass and a
reception will follow at the
School, 30 Benner Rd. until 4 PM
THE PARTY IS OPEN TO EVERYONE FOR
OUR DEAR FR. XAVIER!
Grades 1-6
First Reconciliation Parent Meeting
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Thursday, January 19, 2017
4:30 PM—Holy Spirit Chapel
Catechists & Assistants
Staff Meeting Tuesday, January 10, 2017
7:00 PM—Room #7 (Youth Alive Room)
Youth Alive!
Please remember to check your
calendar’s for your child’s next class!
Confirmation
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
8th Grade Confirmation Parent Meeting
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
7:00 PM—Gym
PARISH COUNCIL
MEETING
THIS Monday, Jan. 9th
7PM at the Parish Center All presidents of our societies are asked to attend. Please email the reports from your meeting to Gwen
McCann at [email protected]
BULLETIN BLURB NEWS
We are back to the regular schedule for submitting bulletin blurbs / announcements.
…The latest submission time is by noon on the Mon. before the bulletin is due. For example: To submit a blurb for Jan. 15th, it has to be submitted no later than noon on Jan. 9th. Please email your announcement to [email protected] and write Bulletin in the memo line………………………...Thank You!
A Call-Out to all those interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister or Lector. Please call the Rectory Office to leave your name and contact information...758-3732
Also: There will be a meeting of all Ministers
& Lectors sometime in January. Please watch
the bulletin for the date.
In your prayers, please
remember the sick especially
John Aeolus ● Frances Allen ● Paul Anderson Hope Babineau ● Roma Buel ● Helen Burns
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 ● Erik Johnson ● Alex Katz Pam Kaliche ● Sylvia Ledenko ● Kevin Ledwith
Norma Liuzza ● 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 Zach Swart ● Janet Towner ● Mary Verlin
Bryan Williams ● Peggy Williams ● Alice Zelasco
Please call the office to add or remove someone from this list.
Holy name NEXT SUNDAY!
Breakfast Jan. 15th … 8 - 11AM @ School Gym, 30 Benner Rd.
●Eggs ��Omelets ��French Toast ●
Pancakes ● Coffee/Tea ● Orange
Juice � and more!
Pay at the door.
NEW DATE for Men’s Retreat
A new date has been set for the Men’s Retreat—March 11th.
Details will follow at a later date.
DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS
Sat., January 21st…………
…..8:30AM—3:00PM
Parish Center, 30 Benner Rd.
To register or for more information contact:
Bill Owens at 845-756-2481
PICK UP YOUR 2017 CALENDAR
in the back of the Church
We would like to thank the Troy and Giek Families of Burnett & White for providing our parish with 2017
calendars, “Saints of the Americas.”
THE SUPER SUNDAY GIVEAWAY GRAND PRIZE $1350 IN VALUE,
WINNER TAKE ALL! VIZIO 55’ FLAT SCREEN 4K HD SMART TV AND ��
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FLORINA’S TRATTORIA
Ticket chances will be available for sale TODAY, Sun., Jan. 8th after all Masses
& Jan. 15th at the Holy Name Breakfast Tickets...$5. each or $20. for 5 tickets
Drawing for the prizes will be
January 15th at 10:30 AM
Winter Whirl 2017 Sat., Feb. 11th...6PM -11PM
St. Christopher's Gym, 30 Benner Rd.
Homemade Food & Music provided by
"Common Ground" Always a fun-filled
Parish event!
Tickets go on sale in
mid-January after Masses
Prayer Shawl...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
Pocket Prayer Square If you feel that you would like a little “extra" spiritual support to place in your pocket, please feel free to
take one located in the back of the church
SAVE THE DATE..SAVE THE DATE
Thank you for the generosity you have shown toward our parish this holiday season through “My Christmas Gift to My Church.” Your kindness
and love toward St. Christopher-St. Sylvia is overwhelming! May you have a Blessed year!
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.
This week’s 2nd collection is combined for:
Catholic Communication Campaign-CCC-brings the message of the gospel to people from
all walks of life, all around the world through Catholic social
media - Internet, television, radio, and print media.
The Catholic University of America-CUA- serves as the
(one and only) national university of the Catholic
Church in the United States (Washington DC,)
provides scholarship aid to more than 4,000
students, including many from our archdiocese.
Healing Mass
February 11th
Saturday 9:00 AM at our church It is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and anointing of the sick will take place for those who wish to receive the blessing.
The magi, from the east, followed the star to the baby Jesus born in Bethlehem to pay him homage, to show Him honor and respect.)
Prison Ministry Meeting Save the Date! Wednesday, January 18, at 3:30 pm in the Parish Center. Watch for an announcement in the next bulletin.
Mark Your Calendars
for the following events
