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

July 15, 2018

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

REV. ANTHONY BARRATTPastor

DEACON RICHARD WASHBURNDeacon

REV. WINSTON BATHPastor Emeritus

JESUS SENDS OUT THE TWELVE(ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY 15, YEAR B)

In our Gospel this weekend, we hear about akey or pivotal moment in Jesus’ mission and ministryand indeed also a fundamental moment in the historyof the Church. What is this important and history-changing moment…? Jesus summons the twelve disci-ples and then he sends them out, in pairs, to be part ofhis mission and ministry. We often think that theChurch began after the Resurrection of Jesus at Pente-cost; that is when the Holy Spirit came upon the apos-tles. In a way, this is true. However, our Gospel thisweekend reminds us that Jesus entrusts his work to theChurch (the twelve apostles) even during his own life.

Perhaps even more significantly, our Gospelgives a pattern or model of how Jesus wishes theChurch to continue his ministry and mission in everyage and every place. It is true that this task is given in aparticular way to Bishops and others, but it is also thetask of the whole Church: everyone! So, it is worth ex-ploring our Gospel to see how our Lord asks us to dothis…First of all, we can notice that there are two key verbsat the very beginning of the Gospel. Jesus first“summoned’ the Twelve and then he “began to sendthem out.” We too are summoned by our Lord. Thishappens in various ways. An obvious example is whenwe gather to celebrate the Mass together. Somechurches still have bells that are rung so as to do justthis: to summon the people on behalf of the Lord. It isworth noting that words such as “church”, or“ecclesial” actually come from the verb to call out orto summon. Our word “church” really means thosewho have been called or summoned!

Having summoned or called out the Twelve,Jesus then sends them out to be his messengers andambassadors. This happens to us too at the end of theMass. In fact, our word Mass actually comes from thedismissal at the end of Mass in Latin: “ite missa est.”This word “missa” gives us our English word missionor even mandate (and also Mass!). It means being sentout or co-mission-ed. We hear this at the end of theMass when the deacon or priest sends us out with thecommand: “go and announce the Gospel of the Lord”,or “go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.”

However, as we read our Gospel, we notice that

Jesus does not just send out the Twelve empty-handed,or without any help or instructions. It is certainly not acase of our Lord just saying “off you go and get onwith it!” Instead, he does several very important things.First of all, he gives them a mandate and his authority.So too with the Church. We are stewards and ambassa-dors of Jesus’ mission: we do not live our faith orspeak about our faith disconnected with the Lord. No,we represent or re-present him and him alone. We mustmake sure then that we know what the Lord wants ofus, so that we can speak and act in his name and not inours.

The Twelve also are sent out in pairs: not ontheir own. In other words, they are to support and tohelp each other as they carry out the message of goodnews to others. Again, this is also true for us. We are tohelp and to support each other. After all, if we try to dothings on our own, it can be very difficult and tough.There is also the danger that any ministry that we dojust on our own could become strange, or go off in thewrong direction. Jesus also gives detailed instructionsabout what to take with them and what not to take withthem: basically, they will be carrying the bare mini-mum. Why was Jesus so specific about this? Perhaps asignificant reason is that he wanted them to trust in himand not in their own resources.

We then hear how the Twelve preached repen-tance and cured many who were sick, either spirituallyor physically. What a wonderful ministry to perform inJesus’ name! This need for healing is as intense todayas it was 2,000 years ago when Jesus first sent out theTwelve. Our Lord asks us to be ambassadors of thishealing to so many who desperately need this ministry.So, like the Twelve, may we answer our Lord’s call ashe summons us and then sends out us to continue hismission and ministry of healing.

Fr. Anthony

THE WEEK AHEAD

WEDNESDAY, July 18

Friendly Kitchen: 3:00 pm St. Mary’s Academy

THURSDAY, July 19

Our Lady of Grace Prayer Group:6:30 pm St. Mary’s Church

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

COMMUNION TO THE SICK &HOMEBOUND

If you have a family member orclose friend who, due to illness or physicallimitations, cannot attend Sunday Mass andwould like to receive the Eucharist, call theParish office (518-828-1334) to arrange ahome visit by a priest or Extraordinary Minis-ter of Communion.

The following EucharisticMoment has been sharedby the perpetual AdorationCommittee to promote Eu-charistic adoration:

Sunday, July 15

“Let us never forget that an age pros-pers or dwindles in proportion to itsdevotion to the Holy Eucharist. This isthe measure of its spiritual life and itsfaith, of its charity and its virtue.” St.Peter Julian Eymard

Come let us adore!

Our 2018Bishop’s Appeal

As of this past weekend we have continued to receivepledges and donations. To date we have received 271contributions including donations, pledges and onlinegiving totaling $67,481.00.

Thanks to everyone who has responded to this year’s ap-peal in such a generous way.

Please keep in mind, commitments to the Bishop’s Ap-peal can be made online at theBishopsAppeal.org . Call usat 518-828-1334 if you need any assistance. You can alsocall the Bishop’s Appeal Office at 518- 453-6680 .

Alight Center’s

Coin Drive!

This is a simple way topartner with Alight and getinvolved in creating a culture

of life in your community!

• Take a bottle or envelope (or two, or three,or four).

• Fill it with currency, coins or checks.

• Return it to your church when it is full orby Labor Day.

• Pray for Alight and the families in yourcommunity.

SUNDAY, July 15

Pray the Rosary: 1:30 p.m. - St. Mary’s Church

Sacrificial Giving

HUDSON

Regular Offertory (July 8)……...………………..... $ 5852.00Utilities……………………………………………. $ 582.00Seminarian Support……………………………….. $ 538.00

GERMANTOWN

Regular Offertory (July 8)……...………………..... $ 1258.00Utilities…………………………………………….. $ 104.00Seminarian Support…………………………… $ 265.00

Germantown AreaVacation Bible SchoolThe Palatine Area Ministries is hosting a

Vacation Bible School

Monday, July 30 - Friday, August 3

for all children ages 4 and up

at the Reformed Church of Germantown20 Church Avenue, G’town

Family BBQ 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Vacation Bible School Activities6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Pre-registration preferred,but not required.

To register, or to obtain additionalinformation, please callBarbara Dombrowski

at (518) 537-4505

School Supplies Neededfor Kids

School supplies costs can be daunting!School districts issue lists of suppliesneeded by children each year, and if your

family budget is stretched thin, this list can be a big bur-den.

This year, along with the tremendous need in ourschools, Catholic Charities has contacted us to say thatthey have been asked to help approximately 150 children inneed of supplies and backpacks. We are happy to helpCatholic Charities in any way possible; and so we ask youto please be generous when donating supplies,.

Catholic Charities has also asked that, if your budgetallows, you consider donating a backpack or two, as theseare more expensive items for families to buy.

Thank you so much for your help with this wonderfulservice to our community! Again, here are suggested itemsfor donation:

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 overthe next several weekends.

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

If you have any questions, please contact CatholicCharities at 518-828-8660.

READINGS AND HYMNS (HUDSON)Reading: p. 209 Opening Hymn: # 538 Closing: # 523

MASSES FOR THIS WEEKMONDAY: Our Lady of Mount Carmel (July 16)

7:15 AM Katherine/ Mykola Malhiwsky & Lucy Vasilow -

Ann Skibo

Pat Tanzillo - Mike & Kathy Nabozny

TUESDAY: Weekday (July 17)

7:15 AM Lynn Race - Kevin, Sharon & Daniel McHale &

Anthony Liberti

Tony & Jennie Paone - Son, Joseph

WEDNESDAY: Weekday (July 18)

7:15 AM Joseph (Hank) DiCintio - Judy & Madaline

Bertha Hallenbeck - Susan & Frank Roche

THURSDAY: Weekday (July 19)

7:15 AM Lynn Marie Race - Ken & Christine Baccaro

Bertha Hallenbeck - Marion & Edward Coons

FRIDAY: Weekday (July 20)

7:15 AM Anna Kitsock - Christine & Ken Baccaro

Bertha Hallenbeck - Joanne Walker

9:00 AM For Vocations to Religious Life(G’TWN)

16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMESATURDAY VIGIL MASS: (July 21)4:00 PM Robert A. Wright - Marion Coons

(HUD) Ann, Phil & Joey - Joann & Roger

John Nytransky Sr. - Ken & Christine Baccaro

5:30 PM Walter Hull - Family(LNLTH) Mary Benton - Salensky Family

Robert Brophy - Bible Study Group

SUNDAY MORNING MASS: (July 22)

9:00 AM Ellen Marie Skoda - Family(HUD) Selma Van Ness - Donna, Jake & Marlena

Lydia Grima - Family11:00 AM Maria & Luigi Godio - Mr. & Mrs. Sal Pallante(G’TWN) Lucy & Nick Pallante - Mr. & Mrs. Sal Pallante

S A C R A M E N T S

The sacraments are wonderful gifts from God to us.Through outward, visible signs; the sacraments arechannels of God’s love and mercy and so they draw usin to the life of the Trinity. They therefore also con-tinue the saving mission and ministry of Jesus Christin and through His body, the Church. Below is someinformation on how to make contact regarding thecelebration of the sacraments.

BAPTISM: Congratulations! If you would like toarrange preparations and a date for Baptism, pleasecontact the Parish Office.

RCIA: For those enquiring about the CatholicFaith or wishing to complete their sacraments: wel-come! Please contact the Parish Office and we will bevery glad to help you further.

RECONCILIATION: Celebrated on Saturdays2.30-3.45 pm in Hudson, before and after Masses inGermantown, or at anytime by appointment. (Note: itis best to call ahead first to check on the availability ofa priest)

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Priests regularlyvisit the hospitals, nursing homes and the homebound.Please do contact the Parish Office if you or someoneyou know is in need of the anointing of sick.

MARRIAGE:Congratulations! So that proper ar-rangements (paperwork, preparations etc.) can bemade, please contact the Parish Office or Fr. Anthonyat least six months before the desired date.

VOCATIONS: If you are considering a vocation tothe priesthood, diaconate or religious life, please con-tact Fr. Anthony to share thoughts and prayers further.

Readings for the Week of July 15

Sunday: Am 7:12-15/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10/Mk 6:7-13

Monday: Is 1:10-17/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b]/Mt 10:34--11:1

Tuesday: Is 7:1-9/Ps 48:2-3a, 3b-4, 5-6, 7-8 [cf. 9d]/Mt 11:20-24Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16/Ps 94:5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 14-15 [14a]

/Mt 11:25-27Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19/Ps 102:13-14ab and 15, 16-18, 19-

21 [20b]/Mt 11:28-30Friday: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8/Is 38:10, 11, 12abcd, 16 [cf. 17b]

/Mt 12:1-8Saturday: Mi 2:1-5/Ps 10:1-2, 3-4, 7-8, 14 [12b]/Mt 12:14-21Next Sunday: Jer 23:1-6/Ps 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6 [1]/Eph 2:13-18

/Mk 6:30-34