429 E. Allen St. – P. O. Box 323, Hudson, NY

ST. MARY’S CHURCH429 East Allen St.- P.O. Box 323

Hudson, New York 12534(518) 828-1334

MASS SCHEDULES:Hudson:

Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PMSunday Mass: 9:00 AMDaily Mass: 7:15 AM (Monday – Friday)Holy Days: As Announced

Germantown:

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 PM(Nativity, Linlithgo)

Sunday Mass: 11:00 AM(Resurrection, Germantown)

Daily Mass: Fridays, 9:00 a.m.Holy Days: As Announced

CONFESSIONS IN HUDSON:Saturday: 2:30 - 3:45 PM; 7:15 - 7:45 PMAnytime by appointment

CONFESSIONS IN GERMANTOWN:15 minutes prior to all MassesAnytime by appointment

HOLY TRINITY PARISH

PHONE: (518) 828–1334

WEBSITE: www.holytrinityhudson.org

E-MAIL: holytrinityhudson@gmail.com

WORSHIP SITES:

NATIVITY CHAPELCty. Rt.31 & Cty. Rt. 10

Linlithgo, New York

STAFF

Rev. Winston Bath, PastorRev. Mr. Richard H. A. Washburn, DeaconMrs. Arlene Liepshutz,

Business & FinanceMrs. Sally Hotaling,

Office ManagerMrs. Maura Nedwell, Administrator of

Religious Education, HudsonMr. Michael W. Van Allen, SacristanMrs. Rita Koeppel,

Director of Music, HudsonMrs. Linda Meicht, Pastoral CareMr. Orville Maxwell, Maintenance

WELCOMEWe are always happy to welcome people

into our parish community. Visitors orthose who are new to our parish arecordially invited to make their presenceknown by introducing themselves to thepriest or deacon after Mass.

RESURRECTION CHURCH9 Church Ave.- P.O. Box 96

Germantown, New York 12526(518) 537-6136

Please contact the Rectory Officeduring the week to register so that we canbe of better service to you.

BAPTISM

Please call the Parish Office at 828-1334 to initiate the process.

MARRIAGE

Arrangements should begin eightmonths to a year in advance to allowsufficient time for instruction andpreparation.

MINISTRY TO THE HOMEBOUNDWe gladly serve anyone who cannot

celebrate Mass with us in Church becauseof illness, handicap, or age. For thesacraments at home, hospital, or nursinghome, please call the Parish Office.

ANNOINTING OF THE SICKWhen there is a need, call for a priest.

PASTOR’S INFORMATIONIf any of the following items pertain to you or your family, please check the box by that item. This information will be a great help.

(Please tear off and put in the collection basket, or mail to the rectory.)

Your Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: _________________________________________ e-mail: ____________________________________________

Previous Address, if changing: ___________________________________________________________________________________

New in Parish; would like to register at St. Mary’s Church, Hudson Resurrection Church, Germantown Nativity Chapel, Linlithgo,

Change of Address Moving out of Parish

Request collection envelopes Need information, please phone

Request free subscription to The Evangelist, our diocesan newspaper New telephone number: ______________________

HOLY TRINITY PARISH GERMANTOWN & HUDSON, NEW YORK

READINGS AND HYMNS (HUDSON)Reading: p.236 ; Opening Hymn: #483 ; Closing: # 502

MASSES FOR THIS WEEKMONDAY: Weekday (September 19)

7:15 AM Wanda Van Deusen - Dick & Frieda Van Deusen & Family

Lucy Kappel - Ray & Carol Ann Paul

TUESDAY: Martyrs of Korea (September 20)

7:15 AM Lucille Kappel - Barbara Othote

Dr. Joseph Fusco - Antoinette DeLaurentis & Family

WEDNESDAY: St. Matthew, Apostle (September 21)

7:15 AM Barbara & Peter Olchoy (Health)- Ann Skibo

Linda Ressler - Class of 1959

THURSDAY: Weekday (September 22)

7:15 AM Viola Pulcher - Family

Wanda Van Deusen - The Walker Family

FRIDAY: St. Pius of Pietrelcina (September 23)

7:15 AM Lucille Kappel - Mary Kutski

(HUD) John Gallo - Kathy & Gerry Maturi

9:00 AM Blessings on our Pastoral Planning(G’TWN)

26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: (September 24)4:00 PM Edward J. Ziemba - Wife & Family

(HUD) Norma Hart (1st Anniversary)- A Friend

Helen & Joseph Skabowski - Daughter, Helen

5:30 PM Carmela & Philip Manuli Phyllis Manuli(Nativity)

SUNDAY MORNING MASS: (September 25)

9:00 AM Joan Wishon - Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Groat

(HUD) Howard Montague - Wife, Verna

Mildred Peters - St. Mary’sChoir

11:00 AM For the Living and Deceased of the Parish(G’TWN)

SAT. 4 PM

PH:L. Meicht

M. Ronsani

J. Phelan

R. Kreig

OH:

G. Malchow PC:

OC:

D. Hoffman

M. Anuska

†M:

CI:

CB:

D. Teegarden

M. Osuch

A. Do

PH:

OH:

F. Rees

B. Meyer

PC:

OC:

L. Rees

D. Meyer

†M:

T. Malak

CH: Deacon

LECTORS: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: SERVERS:

LITURGICAL ROLESSEPTEMBER 24-25

CI:

CB:

SUN. 9 AM DeaconCH: M. Sapcoe

M. Meyer

A. Volunteer

LECTORS: GREETERS: SERVERS:

SAT. 5:30 PM

SUN. 11 AM

S. Hotaling

D. Brown

T. Snyder

Brian Wingert

Shannon Wingert

BISHOP'S OFFICEPASTORAL CENTER

40 NORTH MAIN AVENUE, ALBANY, NEW YORK 12203

September 18, 2016

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

I appeal to you today to give generously to the Annual Di-ocesan Collection for The Catholic University of Americain Washington, D.C. Catholic University is the national uni-versity of the Catholic Church and the only higher educa-tion institution founded by the U.S. bishops in 1887 andchartered by the Vatican. The Catholic University of Amer-ica educates clergy, religious and young lay men andwomen from every geographical region of the UnitedStates. In this sense, The Catholic University of Americabelongs to all of us in the Church, regardless of where welive.

The financial sacrifices required of Catholic parents todayto provide a truly Catholic college education are enormous.All of the funds received through the collection help defraythese costs in the form of financial aid. Your contributionsdirectly benefit students from all over the United States,including our own Diocese, by funding scholarships forthose who would not otherwise be able to attend. More than1,500 undergraduate students who attended CUA last yeardirectly benefited from the generous support of the NationalCollection for Catholic University. Grounded in the phi-losophy of the rich Catholic intellectual tradition, studentswho attend Catholic colleges and universities are well pre-pared for success in life and ready to make a difference intoday's world.

On Saturday and Sunday, September 24th and 25th, the an-nual collection for The Catholic University of America andother Catholic higher educational needs will be taken up inour diocese. I encourage you to join me in supporting thismost worthwhile educational initiative. Again, I am gratefulfor your continual generosity.

Your servant inChrist,

THE WEEK AHEAD MOM-NIP-O-TENT (ADJ)

Possessing a certain special array of gifts, given by Godand lived out in particular through the vocation of moth-erhood, that blesses the family and the world.

Having the ability to find lost socks, make dinner, breakup fights, soothe tears, answer upwards of 1000 questionsper day, and wipe noses like a ninja.

More than a study…...a movement to reclaim

a vocation

Danielle Bean understands all this first hand and meets youjust where you are in Momnipotent. Over the course ofeight, 30-minute sessions, you will journey with Danielleand a diverse group of women as they discuss real issuesthat moms face every day. You will hear unique perspec-tives and gain practical advice from experienced moms(who are still learning and growing in their vocations) onhow to take control of your life. Momnipotent brings to-gether Danielle and a guest expert with women of all ex-perience and walks of life. Through real and honest conver-sations, this group of women journey together through theconcerns, challenges, joys, and unique experiences that allmothers understand. Join Danielle in this opportunity toshare, challenge, and encourage each other in motherhoodand momnipotence.

In Momnipotent You Will:

Rediscover and reconnect with your unique,beautiful, and powerful feminine gifts

Learn ways to encourage and support otherwomen in their vocation to motherhood

Find out how to make time to take careof yourselves

Understand what it means to be calledto motherhood – biologically and spiritually

Learn how to become Momnipotent by usingyour

feminine gifts in your home, family,and community

…and much more!

We have several moms interested in beginning this Biblestudy meant just for mothers. Won’t you consider joining?

Please RSVP to Maura Nedwell atMaura.nedwell@gmail.com or text 518-821-2393.

The journey begins on Wednesday, September 21st, at 7p.m. at St. Mary’s Academy, 301 Allen Street, Hudson,NY. Wine and cheese will be served. Do something good

W E D N E S D AY, S e p t e m b e r 2 1

The Friendly Kitchen: If you have a few hours tospare, please consider meeting us at the Academykitchen at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September

17th, to help prepare, cook, and serve our monthly Wednes-day night meal for the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen.New comers are always welcome. No long term commit

ments. Just come when you can. Desserts are gladlyac cepted.

■ The Gathering: Please come and share in the on-going study of Sacred Scripture and spiritual writers. Theses- sions, take place the first and third Wednesday eve-ning of each month, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., at the St. Mary’s

Academy Library. All members of the commu-nity are welcome to participate.

For more information, call Charles Vieni at 851-7981.

■ MOMNIPOTENT: starts this Wednesday, 7:00p.m., Library, St. Mary’s Academy. Read all about it inthe column to the right.

Our annual Blessing of the Animals will take placein the parking area between Resurrection Church andFather Gerken Hall in Germantown, Saturday, Septem-ber 24th, at 10:00 a.m.. Bring your pets and we willgladly give them a blessing in the spirit of St. Francis.

Religious Education starts

in Hudson and Germantown

This Sunday, September 18th, 10:00 a.m.

St. Mary’s Academy - Hudson

Fr. Gerken Hall - GermantownWe ask that registration forms be filled out in advance, if

possible. It helps create a smooth beginning. But we willalways accept last minute enrollments at the door.

Last Call!Diocesan Marriage Jubilee

The 44th Annual Marriage Jubilee Celebrationsponsored by the Office of Lay Ministry Formationwill be held Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 at 2:00 PM atThe Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, cor-ner of Eagle St. and Madison Ave., Albany, NewYork.

Couples celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th or otherspecial wedding anniversaries are invited to attendthis celebration. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenbergerwill celebrate the Liturgy at 2:00 PM and greet couplesand their guests at a reception in the gathering area atthe Cathedral immediately following Mass.

Please register through the Rectory at 828-1334.

The word among usThe Word Among Us October issue is available in the

front vestibule for $1.00 a copy. Keep using this valuabletool to experience the power of God’s Holy Word.

Guest priests thisweekend and next

This Sunday, September 18th, Fa-ther Bath will be flying out to Yo-semite National Park in Californiafor a week. This Saturday afternoonhe has a wedding in Germantown,and Msgr. Charles Coen will hearConfessions and offer the SaturdayVigil Mass in Hudson. This Sun-day. Sept. 18th and next weekendFather Matthew Frisoni will offerall the Masses in the parish.

Our ever-ready parish staff will be available to facilitateany special calls for ministry and service.

Sacrament of Confession/Reconciliation

Some parishioners think about going to confession, butfeel most comfortable about confessing to priest they maynever see again. They will have the opportunity to do so thenext two weekends; so we encourage folks to take advan-tage of it. No evening confessions while Fr. Bath is away.

Ham dinnercoming

Make plans to join us fora the Ham Dinner on . Eatin or take out. Reservationsrecommended. Friday, Octo-ber 14th, 4:00 – 6:30 p.m., St.

Mary’s Academy, 301 Allen St. $12.00, adults, $6.00,children. Local produce. Call Kathryn McDonald at 828-0506.

Ham, mashed potatoes, corn, beans,coleslaw, applesauce, cakes, and beverage.

Take outs welcome.

Curb service available for those who need it.If “Plan A” fails, remember

you have 25 letters left.

Dear Brothers and Sister of Holy Trinity Parish:

I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation forthe wonderful “Retirement Party” last Sunday. (Even thoughI won’t be retiring for a few mote months, last Sunday wasabout the only free time in the parish’s fall schedule)

I was deeply moved by the number of people who cameto share the afternoon. I would never have imagined in thisday and age so many people would take the time and trou-ble to show up. You all helped create a very special mem-ory for me. The warmth and affection so many of you ex-pressed will keep me going for a long time to come.

I would especially like to thank all those who worked sohard behind the scenes to help bring the occasion about.The number of people it took to attend to an endless list ofdetails is unbelievable. I am deeply grateful for all the effortthey expended on my behalf.

As I quoted from The Brothers Karamazov, “...let usagree that we shall never forget one another. And whateverhappens, remember how good it felt when we were all heretogether, united by a good and decent feeling, which madeus all better people than we would otherwise have been….”

God blessyou…..

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

Sacrificial Giving

We are what we are because of the love, support, kindness,and care of the innumerable people who help us and sustainus as we go through life. And that is why we need to learn toopen our hearts and our hands.

HUDSON

Regular Offertory Last Weekend (Sept. 11)…..….... $5,516.00Heat and Fuel…………………………………...…… $ 450.00Seminarians..………………………………………... $ 105.00

GERMANTOWN

Regular Offertory Last Weekend (Sept. 11)……….... $1,790.00Heat and Fuel…………………………………...…… $ 397.00Seminarians..………………………………………... $ 111.00

A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE by Bud Ozar

Despite all our time saving gadgets, we still have lessleisure and family time. To solve this we created the Mythof Quality Time. Don’t be fooled: Quality Time is QuantityTime. Jesus counsels us today, we “cannot serve two mas-ters” and expect to be happy. Dedicate time to your family.No one in their final hours regretted not spending moretime at work.

Reflections on today’s Scriptures

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“And the master commended that dishonest steward foracting prudently.” It's important to pay attention to the de-tails of the parable Jesus tells in today’s Gospel. At firstglance, it might seem as if Jesus is encouraging us to bedishonest. But in fact, it’s just the opposite. The steward inthis tale was reported to his master “for squandering hisproperty.” In other words, the steward was not being re-sponsible with what he was in charge of. And the masterwas ready to fire him on account of it. But then, the stewardhad a change of heart. (This isn't so hard to comprehend--sometimes it takes a real threat for us to realize we need tochange our ways, doesn't it?) So the steward went to thepeople from whom he had previously collected money to“make friends” with them. How? By reducing their debts.

This might seem to be dishonest yet again, but we needto bear in mind that in the end, the master was pleased withthe steward’s behavior. So this debt reduction must nothave affected the master's pocketbook. Rather, it seemsprobable that the steward had originally hiked up what thedebtors owed the master and put the extra cash in his ownpocket. This was the sort of extortion that was common inthose days, among tax collectors for example. Now, whenthe steward was about to lose his position, he thought itwise to go back and return that “dishonest wealth” to thefolks who had lost it, and gain some sympathy in the proc-ess. So, in the end, the steward was making up for his previ-ous cheating behavior by doing something RIGHT andsmart. It's this honest behavior that will enable him to takehis place in “eternal dwellings.” And surely our honest be-havior will have the same effect.

–– Gina Loehr

Readings for the Week of September 18

Sunday: Am 8:4-7/Ps 113:1-2, 4-8/1 Tm 2:1-8/Lk 16:1-13Monday: Prv 3:27-34/Ps 15:2-5/Lk 8:16-18Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13/Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34-35,44/Lk 8:19-21Wednesday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Ps 19:2-5/Mt 9:9-13Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11/Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17/Lk 9:7-9Friday: Eccl 3:1-11/Ps 144:1-4/Lk 9:18-22Saturday: Eccl 11:9-12:8/Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17/Lk9:43b-45

If you are ever asked if anyone in yourfamily suffers from insanity, tell them,“No, we all enjoy it.”

Having thoughtsof becoming a Catholic?

Find out more about RCIA

It makes no difference if you have been raised in anotherdenomination, have no church affiliation or experience, oreven if you were never baptized. You may have started outCatholic, but never completed your initiation with the Sac-raments of Eucharist and Confirmation.

Whatever your reason, know there are many like your-self who desire a closer relationship with Christ and a com-munity in which to thrive and worship to help deepen therelationship.

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.