Greetings to you all. As we continue to hunker down, I write to all requesting your assistance. First, let me thank those of you who have been generous and concerned regarding the weekly church envelope. Your thoughtfulness and generosity is greatly appreciated. Secondly, In this time of crisis, at the direction of Cardinal Dolan our Archbishop, the church building remains open for private prayer. That being said, I ask for your assistance as we further sacrifice, to help us in maintaining the resources of the parish. You may choose to mail in or drop off your weekly church contribution to the rectory, or join in the electronic online giving known as WESHARE. This will aid the parish in maintaining its resources. Please frequent the parish website at holytrinitypoughkeepsie.com. Also, many people still have not signed-up for FLOCKNOTE. Please spread the word to the parishioners sign-up and or for those who do not know about the website, please tell them to go on and keep up with parish news. The weekly bulletin is available on the website too. Sign ups for FLOCKNOTE and WESHARE are on the website. Thank you for continued generosity and support in these difficult times. We are together when we pray even in our private prayers. My blessings and thanks go out to you all, Fr. Mizzi-Gili

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH IS OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER. Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday: 8:00am - 6:00pm: Sunday: 7:00am - 1:30pm.

PER THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK, MASSES, BOTH ON SUNDAYS AND WEEKDAYS, ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. MASSES ALREADY SCHEDULED WITH INTENTIONS WILL BE SAID PRIVATELY BY THE PRIESTS OF THE PARISH.

It has long been a Catholic understanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion, which is a source of grace. Spiritual Communion is an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament and lovingly embrace him at a time or in circumstances when one cannot receive Him in sacramental Communion. The most common reason for making an Act of Spiritual Communion is when a person cannot attend Mass. Acts of Spiritual Communion increase our desire to receive sacramental Communion and help us avoid the sins that would make us unable to receive Holy Communion worthily. Spiritual Communion Prayer My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, Come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there And unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

ALL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN-CLASS INSTRUCTION HAS BEEN CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL 20, 2020.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Monday, March 16, 2020: Superintendent of Catholic Schools Mr. Michael J. Deegan has announced that Catholic Schools within the Archdiocese of New York have extended the closure of all elementary schools in our system through Monday, April 20th, 2020. Informed by the current CDC guidelines and in consultation with other health professionals, the Health and Safety Task Force of the Office of the Superintendent of Schools made this decision out of concern for the well-being of our students, families and staff. We believe this decision will also help to successfully decrease risk to the whole community.

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+Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 26 and ends on Holy Thursday, April 9. +Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. This is a serious matter within Church law. +Fasting means only one full meal a day may be taken. Two smaller meals can be eaten to maintain physical strength but together they should not equal another full meal in quantity. Snacking between meals is not permitted. Catholics ages 18-59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. +Abstinence forbids the eating of meat or poultry. Those who have reached the age of 14 are obliged to abstain on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent and continues to oblige throughout their lives. Those who are not specifically obliged to abstain from eating meat are urged to join in the discipline of abstaining to the extent that they are able.

The sanctuary lamp and bread & wine are available for memorializing. This is a very special way to remember a deceased family member or to celebrate a special event. The remembrance begins on Sunday and ends on Saturday of that week. The offerings are $20 each. Please visit the parish office to make your request.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Our parish was founded in the year 1921 and will be celebrating a Centennial  Anniversary in the year 2021.    Centennial Committee parish members;  Deacon Shaun Boyce,  Mike Bozyczko,    Kimberly Bubb,   Dora Carbone,   Loretta Freire,   Salena Gray,  Warren Grunbok,    Andrew Heaton,   Betty Lane,   John Lentz,   Josephine Libroso,  Judianne   Middlebrook,   Tim Middlebrook,   Gary Privratsky  and   Eoin Wrafter,  are  currently making preparations for this historic milestone event.    We are asking you for your support  to be a part of the collectible Centennial  Program booklet,  by sharing copies of your memorable snapshots of special  events that you and your families have attended here at Holy Trinity Church.   Since our parish's inception on June 15th, 1921, many  weddings,  baptisms,  First  Holy Communions,  Confirmations,  school graduations,  CYO sporting events,  concerts,  spring festivals,  pancake suppers,  parish picnics  and appreciation   dinners  have set off a good number of flashbulbs.  We are only asking that your  snapshots be either brought to the Church Rectory during office hours, where  Diana will scan them, or you can email your scanned  .jpg (j‐peg) or .pdf   formatted images to htpok@hvc.rr.com.                                                                                      Along with each snapshot or image submitted, please include a caption describing  the event and year.  Names are optional.  All images with captions will be entered  into the Centennial Program in chronological order.   Our Centennial Committee member, Choir member and Chef extraordinaire,  Loretta Freire, is collecting your favorite meal and dessert recipes for the Holy  Trinity Parishioner's Commemorative Cookbook.  You can email your recipes to  Loretta (lorettafreire@yahoo.com).  The Centennial Committee is also planning the Centennial “Kickoff” Dinner, to be  held on September 20, 2020.  This event will be a memorable fun‐filled evening of  dancing to a live band.  Tickets will have to be purchased for this event.  Check the weekly bulletin for more event dates leading up to the Culmination  Mass at which His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, will be in attendance here  at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday, June 13th, 2021.     Thank you.

Holy Trinity now has a clothing donation shed located in the lower parking lot behind the rectory garages. The shed is being maintained by the Knights of Columbus Bishop Mestice Council. Please be mindful and follow the guidelines posted on the shed for acceptable items. NO items are to be left outside of the shed for any reason. Thank you for your support! CLICK ON PHOTO for complete details.

Have YOU been Baptized? Received all your sacraments? Interested in becoming a Catholic? The RCIA is a dynamic process where people have an opportunity to deepen their relationship with God, learn more about the Catholic Faith, and ultimately become fully initiated members of the Catholic Church (receiving Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist). Interested? Consider attending our evening RCIA classes that meet on Tuesday evenings from September - June. Please call Mrs. Lisa Timm at 471-5838 to find out more information. We would love to speak with you!

Eligibility forms to be a godparent or sponsor can ONLY be given to those who are fully initiated in the Church, meaning they have been Baptized AND received both Confirmation and First Holy Communion. In addition, they must be active and participating members of Holy Trinity who have been registered for 6 months or more.

Young adults from our parish and community are welcome to join us for Mass on the last Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm. Our next Mass is Wednesday, September 25th. After Mass, join us for fellowship at a local eatery.

The Sanctuary Lamp and Bread & Wine are available for memorializing. This is a special way to remember a deceased family member or loved one or to celebrate a special event. The remembrance begins on Sunday and ends on Saturday of that week. The offerings are $20 each. Please visit the Parish Office to make your request. Please remember that our memorial bricks which lay the path to Our Lady's Grotto are also available.

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