SSt. Martin de Porres Parish 118 Cedar Valley Road 845-473-4222 Phone

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 845-473-4223 FAX www.stmartindeporres.org~find us on Facebook & twitter email: smdpnorman@gmail.com

PARISH STAFF

Rev. Matthew J. Furey, Pastor Rev. Charles Achi, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Walter Genito, Jr., Parochial Vicar Deacons: Victor Salamone, David Nash,

James Fiorio, Michael Correale, Kevin McGuirk

Msgr. James P. Sullivan, Pastor Emeritus

William Kennedy, Parish Finance Director Patti Norman, Administrative Assistant

Jackie Hourani, Music Coordinator Anne Constantinople, Trustee

Vincent Miller, Trustee

MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY VIGIL: 5:00 PM

SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM, 5:00 PM WEEKDAYS: 6:45 AM & 12:15 PM

SATURDAY: 8:00 AM Holy Days & Federal Holidays: Consult Parish Bulletin

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 3:45-4:45 PM and other times, please call the rectory.

SCHOOL

845.452.4428 Mr. Greg Viceroy, Principal

www.smdpschool.net

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 845.471.8728

Mrs. Cynthia Fratto, Director Office Hours Monday-Thursday

9:30-1:30 PM

PARISH CEMETERY Call 473-4222

BAPTISM: Celebrated on Sundays at 1:00pm. Please contact the rectory well in advance of the Sacrament. Baptismal preparation class is on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Church. MARRIAGES: Couples should contact one of the priests or deacons at least 6 months prior to the wedding date. A marriage preparation program is required. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Please call the rectory if you wish to receive the Sacraments at home. Notify us of any hospitalization so that we may be of assistance. NEW PARISHIONERS: We welcome you and would like to meet you. Please introduce yourself to one of our priests, deacons or call the rectory. Please consult the bulletin for registration information.

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:30 AM-3:30 PM

~~ January 17, 2021 ~ Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioners: As we leave the Christmas Season and enter back into

Ordinary Time, we shift our focus from the baby Jesus to the beginning of His public ministry as John the Baptist in today’s Gospel points to Jesus saying: “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.” Two of John’s disciples immediately followed after Jesus who turned to them and asked: “What are you looking for?” They responded: “Master where are you staying?” And Jesus replied: “Come and you will see.” This invitation is addressed to all of us.

Bishop Fulton Sheen said that the first word Jesus spoke to His disciples was “Come,” and the last word He spoke to them was “Go.” Before they could go out and preach the Gospel to all nations, they first had to come to know Jesus, to stay with Him, to listen to Him, to learn from Him, and be changed by Him. Only then could they go out and introduce Him to others. That is what we are all called to do; to spend time with Jesus, to come to know and love Jesus, to be changed by our encounter with Jesus, and then to go and introduce Him to others. As Bishop Robert Barron put it: “Evangelization is simply one thirsty person showing another thirsty person where to find water, one hungry person showing another hungry person where to find bread.”

Every human heart, whether one realizes it or not, has a deep-down hunger and thirst for God. But the truth is that God hungers and thirsts for us even more. Saint Mother Theresa would say that God thirsts for our souls, for our faith, for our love. Indeed, God desires us so much that He gave His only Son as the Sacrifice for our sins, so that we might not perish but have eternal life in Him. That is how infinitely valuable each and every human soul is to God.

This is what stands behind the Church’s relentless defense of human life. This Friday, January 22nd, marks the 48th anniversary of the tragic Supreme Court Decision, Roe vs. Wade, which made abortion a Constitutional Rite in our beloved Country. In the words of Pope Francis: “Every unborn child, condemned unjustly to being aborted, has the face of the Lord…they are conceived in His image and likeness…they cannot be discarded!” For God Himself became a tiny, vulnerable, little baby in the womb of His Mother, Mary.

Moreover, our defense of human life is not only for the baby in the womb, but also for the mother and father who find themselves in such a desperate situation that they feel they have no other choice than to abort their child. The Catholic Church is second to none in providing support to help any woman to have and care for her baby, or to find a loving home for the child. And if a woman makes that tragic choice to have an abortion, the Church will always be there for her and the father to lead them to the peace and healing that comes from the Mercy of God.

Indeed, our commitment as Catholics to the sanctity of human life does not end with our opposition to abortion but extends to promoting the dignity of every human person from conception to natural death and at every point in between. That is why we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this weekend, who gave his life standing up against the evil of racism and promoting the rites and dignity of every human person of every race and color. For every single human being is made in the image and likeness of God, belongs to God, is cherished by God, and destined by God to live forever. Life is always a beautiful gift from God. May God bless us all.

Sincerely in Christ, Rev. Matthew J. Furey

January 22nd is the 48th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision, Roe vs. Wade, and is a day of Prayer and Penance in the Church throughout the United States for an

end to abortion and the restoration of legal protection for the unborn child. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed here on the Main Altar throughout the day beginning right after the 6:45am Mass ending with a Holy Hour at 3:00pm with the Divine Mercy Chaplet, the Rosary for Life, and Benediction. Prayers will also be offered by the Knights of Columbus before the Blessed Sacrament at 11:30am.

“Year of St. Joseph” “Unnoticed Worker” Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of

the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed

her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a

father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage,

and defend us from every evil. Amen

“A person is a person no matter how small.” ~Dr. Seuss

Saturday, January 16 5:00 Mary Armstrong

Sunday, January 17 7:30 Kathryn C. Barber 9:30 Robert Sears

11:30 Anthony Maniaci 5:00 Mary Bastian VanVoorhis

Monday, January 18 9:00 Linda Reinke

Tuesday, January 19 6:45 Linda Reinke

12:15 Baba & Lata Das Wednesday, January 20

6:45 Wajeh Sahawneh Family & Kathryn Barber 12:15 Fr. Flattery Thursday, January 21

6:45 The People of St. Martin de Porres 12:15 Margaret Joan Lyons Friday, January 22

6:45 Mary Bastian 12:15 Louis Fratto Saturday, January 23

8:00 Florence Fiumarello 5:00 Mary Bastian VanVoorhis

Sunday, January 24 7:30 Living & Deceased Members

of the Matthews Family 9:30 Margaret Monti

11:30 Peter Sutera 5:00 Johanna Howlett

Daily Mass offered in our church by our Priests is now uploaded every day on our parish website for you to watch at home.

Let us pray for our deceased parishioners,

and family members and loved ones especially: Sandra Bencher

SACRAMENTS TO THE DYING Call the rectory (845-473-4222) for a Priest to visit

The Bread & Wine Used during the Masses this week are in loving Memory of

Virgilio Abellanosa

The Sanctuary Candle is lit week in Loving Memory of

Wajeah Sahawneh Family & Kathryn Barber

Fr. Walters monthly talks on topics near & dear to our faith. First Thursday, of the month. From 7-8:00p in the church

Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you… ~God~

Ralph Fiorio, Josephine Milton, Frank Franco, Maui Lengyel, Margaretha Pijnappel, Joe Hunter, Bruce Golden, George & Margaret Evanick, Herbert Owen,

Henry Paris, Chris Shannon, Sr., Jackie Nagle, Carroll Rose, Kaleb Brown, John Markett, Stan Garbarczyk. Natalie DiCamillo, Chelsea Dunderdale, Adeline Rose Miletec, Rosalia Reid, Jacob Vanderwerf, Rhandol Cuevas, Sr., Natalya Cestaro, Jamie Bowen, Dylan LaRose, Hannah Bocker, Sandy Thezan, Amanda Alves, Roberta Golden, Pat & Joe Damore, Gail Dawson, Sr., Ginger Prus, Richard & Cathy Elwell, Andrew Clark, Mario Amodeo, Marie & John Corning, Charles Coombs, Msgr. John Brinn, Charlotte Ratka, Robert & Linda Olivo, Annmarie Brown, Michael J. Franco, Jr., Amelia Hopper, Giovanna Vescera., Jerry Husted, Deacon Jim Fiorio, Patrick Fraleigh, Evelyn Gill, Barbara Grandi, Richard Bedan, Valerie & Brayden Hopper, Joan Urbanak, Joseph Boback, Lorretta Neilson & Jane Whalen, Karen Sales, Josephine Barrone, Harry Scrivani, Sr. Patricia Markey & Alana Grace, Jack Smith

MILITARY SERVICE We would like to remember all our parishioners serving in the Armed Forces, at home, but especially those serving

overseas. Please remember especially: Staff Sgt. Evan Simeon; Sgt. Christopher Wilks; Arm. Robert Wilks; Pvt. Donald Schneider; Sr. Airman Anthony DiMase; Corey R. Tag; E-4 James LeRoy, US Army; Ens. Kathryn Munson; Sgt. Vincent A. Fiorillo; Airman Frank Lauria; Sgt. Marc Coviello; Army; Pvt. Nathan Wentworth; Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian Brandon USN; AM2 (AW) Bridgit Stratton; Capt. Eddie Preisser, US Army; Airman 1st Class Preston David Wtulich, USAF; Richard Milliot, 2nd Mate; LTC Benjamin Hung, US Army; CPL Aidan Steckley, USMC; Sgt. 1st Class Harold Petershagen; Captain Gregory Correale USAF, Staff Sgt. Dustin Scott, USAF; Gunnery Sergeant Kyle Moskiewicz, USMC, Corp. Ryan VanNess, USMC

The RCIA is the process by which our Parish Community assists men and women to respond to God’s call, to become fully initiated into the Church through the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism,

Confirmation & Holy Communion Those interested should contact the parish office for details @ 845-473-4222. Or just come on Wednesday, at 7:00pm to the church.

On Monday, January 18th there will be only one Mass at 9:00am and the Parish office will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Easter Candy Crosses The Knights of Columbus is taking orders for candy crosses; they will be available in white, milk and dark chocolate and are for sale for $7 for one and $20 for three. Orders can be placed until mid-January. Please be specific as to the type of chocolate you are ordering. Contact Ed Ohms at eohms@msn.com. Thank you. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is January 18-25, 2021. Every year, Christian communities and churches join together to pray for the visible unity of the Church. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, especially after the anguish of Covid-19 and other events of 2020, reminds us all of the need to be attached fully to the vine of Christ and become his body, the Church. This year's theme is Abide in my love, You shall bear fruit. Please pray that they all may be one.

Graymoor is sponsoring a virtual Christian Unity Liturgy Service on Sunday, January 24, 7-8pm. More details are available at the Graymoor website, geii.org.

Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 12:00-2:00pm Paths of Peace to Heal Open Wounds. Pope Francis’ encyclical Fratelli Tutti (“brothers and sisters, all”), released on October 4, 2020, develops at length a call for a “culture of encounter”... This online colloquium brings together scholars and leaders from several religious traditions who represent a wealth of experience and guiding insight with the public interreligious dialogue for which Fratelli Tutti calls. More details are available at the Graymoor website, geii.org If you would like to receive our flocknotes, an email system in which we communicate all important information, and send out the daily Mass and Sunday Mass & Bulletin each week to our parishioners, please email smdpnorman@gmail.com or go to Our

Parish website (stmartindeporres.org) to sign up or call the Rectory at 845-473-4222

If you are unable to get to Mass at this time and would like a priest or deacon to bring you Holy

Communion at home periodically, please call the rectory 845-473-4222

In case of an emergency a priest will come to you any time of the day or night

Young Adult Retreat February 5 - 7, 2021 Marianist Family Retreat Center Cape May Point, NJ 08212 Come join other young adults (ages 22-35) married or single, to take a step back from our busy lives. This will be a time to examine your personal faith and your relationship with God, your family members and yourself. Our time will be filled with prayer experiences, peer group discussions, Eucharist and lots of fun! Cost: $140 per person, single occupancy only due to Covid restrictions Register at: www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-3829. Some financial aid is available.

PRISH INFORMATION Calvary Cemetery 62 Lagrange Avenue, Poughkeepsie 473-4222 Caring Committee Parish Office at 473-4222 Community of Praise Prayer Group Meetings Praising God and Prayers for Healing Monday-7:30 PM Bill Haag 462-3669 C. Y. O. Chris Fields 462-8790 Knights of Columbus Ed Ohms 483-0032 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 Coleen McCarthy 485-1705 Senior Program Val Brown 471-7567 Youth Ministry Fr. Walter Genito 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. First Fridays from 7:30-5:00 Holy Hour & Benediction 5-6:00p Rosary-(Mon.-Sat.) after the First Mass of the day. Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday after the 12:15pm Mass St. Martin de Porres Novena Wednesday after the 12:15pm Mass ArchCare Navigation- Need help caring for yourself or someone else? Totally Free! 855-951-CARE Care Net Pregnancy Center 845-471-9284 Sisters of Life Hope & Healing After Abortion Women -866-575-0075/ hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org Men-877-586-4621/lumina@postabortonhelp.org Online giving https://stmartindeporres.churchgiving.com/ Flocknotes: Stay connected to the Parish and the Archdiocese. Text Martin to 84576 or go to Flocknote.com/smdppough or parish website to sign up. Formed: go to stmartindeporres.formed.org to sign upParish code P4QHJ3PASTORAL 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 smdpnorman@gmail.com. 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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