Dear Parishioners of Holy Trinity, I am in awe from the tremendous generosity that you all displayed this week. In only a few short days we were able to exceed the minimum I was asked to bring back to the seminary for the midnight run. I am so thankful for you and all your support. Because of all that was collected so many of the homeless in Manhattan will be able to keep warm this winter. I saw the Holy Spirit clearly at work in all of you. Thank you for your tremendous faith and good works. Please continue to pray for the homeless as well. Clothes will only do so much. They need Christ in their lives just as you all clearly displayed this week. Pray for conversions, pray for peace, and please pray for me and all other seminarians as we continue to discern the priesthood. God Bless! Raymond Bartolotti

_______________________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT BY THE MOST REV. GERARDO COLACICCO, D.D., JCL. EPISCOPAL VICAR OF DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ULSTER, AND ORANGE COUNTIES ON THE RIGHTS OF COMMUNICANTS TO CHOOSE TO RECEIVE COMMUNION ON THE TONGUE OR IN THE HAND. After addressing the concern of reception of Holy Communion during the Corona virus pandemic, Bishop Gerardo Colacicco, Episcopal Vicar of Dutchess, Sullivan, Ulster, and Orange Counties, Archdiocese of New York, the Bishop has restated that the Holy See has specifically informed that Communicants who wish to receive on the tongue cannot be denied reception of Holy Communion. If the priest, deacon, or extraordinary minister is aware that physical contact has taken place with that communicant, they are to set the ciborium on the altar, proceed to sanitize their fingers/hands, then continue to distribute Holy Communion to the faithful. Given these precautions, if someone is still uncomfortable with this safe procedure, then perhaps they could be more comfortable in offering a spiritual communion in place of receiving, or to arrive early enough prior to Mass so as to sit close to the front so that they would be among the first to receive and so not have to be worried that contact was made. The Bishop also asks that in charity, parishioners pray for their priests who are making every effort to assure that the Faithful can have safe access and Holy Mass throughout this difficult time.

Our clothing shed is open once again. It is located in the lower parking lot behind the rectory. Please be sure that all items fit in the drawer and NOTHING is left on the outside of the shed. Our shed is maintained by our Knights of Columbus Bishop Mestice Council. CLICK on the picture for details about the acceptable items that may be donated. Thank you for your support.

Click on the picture to view 'Growing in Faith' which is included in our bulletin on a monthly basis. It is a wonderful resource for 'discovering hope and joy in the Catholic Faith' each month.

The Most Holy Rosary is recited every morning following 9:00am Mass Monday through Saturday. The Rosary is also recited in Latin before the 1:30pm Traditional Latin Mass on Sundays.

Please join us by taking your faith Beyond Sunday Morning and participating in Holy Trinity’s Increased Offertory Campaign. This campaign will helps us fortify our parish financially and support everyday needs to keep our community safe and engaged. You can make your gift at Mass or by visiting holytrinitypoughkeepsie.churchgiving.com Thank you to everyone for your generosity.

We are now offering Sunday's Word (GIA Publications, Inc.) and the WORSHIP hymnal, for purchase. Sunday's Word includes all (Sunday)readings for the entire year beginning with the new liturgical year on November 28, 2020. Each soft cover book includes a protective cover/sleeve for $15.00. The hardcover WORSHIP hymnal is available for $20.00 and can be used immediately. These items are available for purchase, in the front vestibule, after all the masses and also during the week at the rectory. PLEASE pay by check or with EXACT cash. Thank you.

The Traditional Latin Mass, in the extraordinary form, is offered every Sunday at 1:30PM according to the 1962 Roman Missal . In addition, there is a Traditional Latin Mass every Friday at 7:00PM. Mass intentions are available for these times.

The Archdiocese of New York takes stewardship of your donations seriously. If you have knowledge of or reason to suspect misconduct, please report your concerns via a toll-free hotline at 877-820-0541 or on the internet at http://www.reportlineweb.com/ADNY. Both are available 24 hours per day.

The Holy Trinity Food Pantry is open! Our hours of operation are on Wednesdays from 9:30am - 12:30pm. Thank you to all the volunteers who help us keep our doors open to the community! Donations are needed and can be left in the bins at the entrances to the church. Items we are in need of: canned fruits; canned meats ( chicken, spam, ham ); fruit or snack bars; powdered drinks; coffee and powdered milk. Thank you for your continued support in ministering to our community.

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.

Greetings to you all. 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, 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

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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.