A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah (IS 11:1-10)

On that day, a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom. Thespirit of the LORD shall rest upon him: a spirit of wisdom and of understanding, a spirit of counsel andof strength, a spirit of knowledge and of fear of the LORD, and his delight shall be the fear of theLORD. Not by appearance shall he judge, nor by hearsay shall he decide, but he shall judge the poorwith justice, and decide aright for the land’s afflicted. He shall strike the ruthless with the rod of hismouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall slay the wicked. Justice shall be the band around hiswaist, and faithfulness a belt upon his hips. Then the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb, and the leopardshall lie down with the kid; the calf and the young lion shall browse together, with a little child to guidethem. The cow and the bear shall be neighbors, together their young shall rest; the lion shall eat hay likethe ox. The baby shall play by the cobra’s den, and the child lay his hand on the adder’s lair. There shallbe no harm or ruin on all my holy mountain; for the earth shall be filled with knowledge of the LORD,as water covers the sea. On that day, the root of Jesse, set up as a signal for the nations, the Gentilesshall seek out, for his dwelling shall be glorious.

Lector: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness

December 8, 2019The Second Sunday of Advent

(The people’s responses in bold represent wording that Pope Benedict had changed in the Mass throughout the world.)

Greeting

Priest: The Lord be with you.People: And with your spirit.

The Confiteor

I confess to almighty Godand to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinnedin my thoughts and in my words,in what I have doneand in what I have failed to do, (And then striking your breast three times)through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault;therefore, I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. Priest: Lord have mercy. People: Lord have mercy.Priest: Christ have mercy. People: Christ have mercy.Priest: Lord have mercy. People: Lord have mercy.*

*(Or any other option the priest chooses. “The Lord havemercy” can be sung as “Kyrie elÁison” or the Penitentialhymn “Asperges” may be sung.)

A Reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans (ROM 15:4-9)

Brothers and sisters: Whatever was written previously was written for our instruction, that byendurance and by the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. May the God ofendurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, in keeping with ChristJesus, that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord JesusChrist. Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God. For I say thatChrist became a minister of the circumcised to show God’s truthfulness, to confirm the promises tothe patriarchs, but so that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written: Therefore, Iwill praise you among the Gentiles and sing praises to your name.

Lector: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (MT 3:1-12)

People: Glory to you, O Lord.

John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judea and saying, “Repent, for thekingdom of heaven is at hand!” It was of him that the prophet Isaiah had spoken when hesaid: A voice of one crying out in the desert, Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight hispaths. John wore clothing made of camel’s hair and had a leather belt around his waist. Hisfood was locusts and wild honey. At that time Jerusalem, all Judea, and the whole regionaround the Jordan were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the Jordan Riveras they acknowledged their sins. When he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees comingto his baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from thecoming wrath? Produce good fruit as evidence of your repentance. And do not presume to sayto yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you, God can raise up children toAbraham from these stones. Even now the ax lies at the root of the trees. Therefore every treethat does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. I am baptizing youwith water, for repentance, but the one who is coming after me is mightier than I. I am notworthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowingfan is in his hand. He will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into his barn, but thechaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”

Priest: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.

The Responsorial: Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever. (PS 72:1-2,7-8,12-13,17)

Lector: Alleluia People Only: Alleluia (Stand) Lector Only: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths:

all flesh shall see the salvation of God. (LK 3:4, 6)

People Only: Alleluia

Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit.

Creed

I believe in one God, the Father almighty,

Maker of heaven and earth,

of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,

the Only Begotten Son of God,

born of the Father before all ages.

God from God, Light from Light,

true God from true God,

begotten, not made,

consubstantial with the Father;

through Him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation He came down

from heaven,At the words that follow, up to and including and became Man, all bow

and by the Holy Spirit was Incarnate of the

Virgin Mary and became Man.

For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate,

He suffered death and was buried,

and rose again on the third day

in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living

and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver ofLife, who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

Who with the Father and the Son is adored and

glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.

I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins

and I look forward to the resurrection of the deadand the life of the world to come. Amen.

Prayer Said by the People After The Pray

Brethren Prayer of the Priest

May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands

for the praise and glory of His Name,

for our good and the good of all His holy

church.

Priest: The Lord be with you.People: And with your spirit.Priest: Lift up your hearts.People: We lift them up to the Lord.Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People: It is right and just.

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts.Heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest.

Priest: The mystery of Faith.

People: We proclaim your Death, O Lord,

and profess your Resurrection until You

come again.

Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you

always.

People: And with your spirit.

Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold Himwho takes away the sins of the world. Blessedare those called to the supper of the Lamb.

People: Lord, I am not worthy that You shouldenter under my roof, but only say the word andmy soul shall be healed.

Concluding Rites

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And with your spirit.

Priest: Go forth the Mass is ended.

People: Thanks be to God.

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Come, Thou long-expected Jesus,Born to set Thy people free;From our fears and sins release us,Let us find our rest in Thee.

Israel’s Strength and Consolation,Hope of all the earth Thou art;Dear Desire of every nation,Joy of every longing heart.

Entrance

At the Lamb’s High Feast

At the Lamb's high feast we singPraise to our victorious King,He has washed us in the tideFlowing from his open side;Praise we him, whose love divineGives his sacred blood for wine.Gives his body for the feast,Christ the victim, Christ the priest.

Where the paschal blood is poured,Death's dark angel sheathes his sword;Israel's hosts triumphant goThrough the wave that drowns the foe.Praise we Christ, whose blood was shed,Paschal victim, paschal bread!With sincerity and loveEat we manna from above.

Easter triumph, Easter joy,Sin alone can this destroy;From sin’s power, do thou set freeSouls newborn, O Lord, in thee.Hymns of glory, songs of praise,Father, unto thee we raise:Risen Lord all praise to theeWith the Spirit, ever be.

Offertory

Lord When You Came to the Seashore

Lord, when you came to the seashoreYou weren’t seeking the wise or the wealthy,But only asking that I might follow.

Refrain:O Lord, in my eyes you were gazing,Kindly smiling, my name you were saying;All I treasured, I have left on the sand there;Close to you, I will find other seas.

Lord, you knew what my boat carried; Neither money nor weapons for fighting,But nets for fishing, my daily labor. Refrain

Lord, have you need of my labor,Hands for service, a heart made for loving,My arms for lifting the poor and the broken.Refrain

MeditationSing of Mary

Sing of Mary, pure and lowly,Virgin mother undefiled,

Sing of God's own Son most holy,Who became her little child.

Fairest child of fairest mother,God the Lord who came to earth,

Word made flesh, our very brother,Takes our nature by his birth.Sing of Jesus, son of Mary,

In the home at Nazareth.Toil and labour cannot weary

Love enduring unto death.

Communion

O God of Loveliness

O God of loveliness, 0 Lord of heaven above,

How worthy to possess my heart's devoted love.

So sweet thy countenance, so gracious to behold

That one, one only glance to me were bliss untold.

Thou art blest Three in One, yet undivided still,

Thou art that One alone, whose love my heart can fill.

The heavens and earth below were fashioned by thy Word,

How amiable art Thou, my ever dearest Lord.

To think Thou art my God,--O thought forever blest!

My heart has overflowed with joy within my breast.

My soul so full of bliss, is plunged as in a sea,

Deep in the sweet abyss of holy charity.

O loveliness supreme, and Beauty infinite,

0 ever flowing Stream and Ocean of delight,

0 Life by which I live, My truest Life above,

To Thee alone I give my undivided love.

Concluding

Hymns

S

In Loving Memory of

Joseph J. Bialosuknia Sr.

9/16/1929 - 11/25/1979

From your Family

In Loving Memory of Our Parents

Frank & Rose Landolfa2/2/1895 - 9/17/1986

9/14/1907 - 3/26/1998

Forever Loved,Your Family

Birthday Remembrance

John F. Belch9/29/47 - 1/05/10

We love and miss you,

JoAnne and all your Family

To request

a memorial,

please call

(845) 452-8580 ext. 111

In Memory of

Horton Tuckerwith love,

Sue & Family

“THOU ART PETER, THE ROCK, AND UPON YOU

I SHALL BUILD MY CHURCH” MattheW 16:18

Baptism The Sacraments Wedding

Mad e ly n Gle as o nDau g h te r o f

Aaro n & Co lle e nDe c e m b e r 7, 2019 - 1:00p m

PRAY FOR THESERIOUSLY ILL

Jessica White by Mary Ann Lysko

Sandy Cannistra by her Friends

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH

* Lorraine Nielsen by the Family * Jim Daley by the Family * Felicia Ritters by the Family * Sue Tucker by Edith Luca *

* Bill Timmons by Loretta Timmons * Audrey Marie Michaels by Felicia Ritters * Thomas Hart by a Friend *

Susan Charter by Jo Kupiec & Family * Luca Schneider by Maureen Babiarz * John Raydo by Family & Friends *

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OTHER PARISHES * Michael Einfeldt by the Family * Antonina Mirto by Edith Luca *

* Sean Tierney by the Brodie Family * Shania Kanz by Stephen Garrison *

* To have names added to the prayer lists, please call (845) 452-8580 ext. 120. and leave a message, please spell all names.

PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED SOULS OF THE PARISH^ Marleen Ticcony (88) entered eternal rest 6/13 Funeral Mass - Fr. Curley 6/17

^ John F. Klein Jr. (83) entered eternal rest 6/21 Funeral Mass - Fr. Curley 6/27

^ Palma A. Scano (76) entered eternal rest 7/16 Funeral Mass - Fr. Garisto 7/19

^ Annie Luty (71) entered eternal rest 7/15 Funeral Mass - Fr. Garisto 7/22

^ Kathryn Farina (79) entered eternal rest 8/10 Funeral Mass - Fr. Backes 8/29

^ Judith Miller (76) entered eternal rest 9/13 Funeral Mass - Fr. Curley 9/20

^ William J. Moran Jr. (75) entered eternal rest 9/6 Memorial Mass - Fr. LaMorte 9/30

PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED OF OTHER PARISHES^ Christopher J. Patsey (57) July 22, 2019 remembered by Mary Ann Lysko

^ Davey Germano (67), August 8, 2019 remembered by Greg & Joanne

^ Nicolas A. Visbeck (61), August 6, 2019 remembered by Mary Ann Lysko

^ Kathleen Turner (84) August 21, 2019 remembered by Mary Ann Lysko

^ Rebecca Consolini (27) Sept. 20, 2019 remembered by Mary Ann Lysko

^ Albert DeMarco (91) Oct. 10, 2019 remembered by Francine Barrett

^ Robert Vaughan (95) Nov. 2, 2019 remembered by Linda & David Secor

The Mass Intentions for next weekend Sunday, December 15th

If you would like one of the priests to visit the sick, please call(845) 452-8580 ext. 111, if an emergency call ext. 101

School Gym 4 pm

Our Lady’s 7am

Chapel 9am

10:30am

12noon

5pm

Helen & Andrew Kormondy

Margaret Mary Connevey

Dorothy & Richard Rohan

Catherine Bradley

Jack Graney

Vincent Murphy Jr.

St. Peter’s Church Memorials. Never Forgotten.

In Loving Memory of

Meg Ellen Misove Caseon her birthday9/27/76 - 1/11/2012

Forever In Our Hearts,

Your Loving Family

In Memory of

my beloved wife

Jeanon our anniversary

from Mike Rock

Weekly Schedule - 2nd Sunday of the Month

Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel Parish Auditorium School Building &Chapel

MausoleumChapel

First Saturday, December 7th 1:00pm - Baptism 1-3pm - Setup School Gym for Saturday Mass 4pm - Vigil Mass - Fr. Patrick Curley

3:00-3:45pm - Confessions - Fr. Patrick Curley

12:30pm - FirstSaturday Mass

Sunday, December 8th Masses 7am - Fr. Zeverin 9am - Fr. Paul Guido 10:30am - Fr. Paul Guido 12noon - Fr. Patrick Curley 5pm - Fr. Patrick Curley

Monday, December 9th

Immaculate Conception of theBlessed Virgin Mary

Mass 9:00am - Fr. Patrick Curley

7:00pm - Advent Parish Mission

** No 7pm Purgatorial Mass this week during the Parish Mission

7pm - Bingo

Tuesday, December 10th Mass 8:30am - Fr. Zeverin 9:00am - Novena to St. Anthony

7:00pm - Advent Parish Mission

Wednesday, December 11th Mass 12:00pm - Fr. Zeverin

7:00pm - Advent Parish Mission

6:15pm - 7:15pm - ReligiousEducation for Public School Students

Thursday, December 12th Mass 12:00pm - Fr. Patrick Curley

6:00pm - Parish Prayer Group at SchoolChapel

Friday, December 13th

7pm - Bingo

Saturday, December 14th 1-3pm - Setup School Gym for Saturday Mass

4pm - Vigil Mass - Fr. Patrick Curley

3:00-3:45pm - Confessions - Fr. Patrick Curley

Sunday, December 15th Masses 7am - Fr. Zeverin 9am - Fr. Paul Guido 10:30am - Fr. Paul Guido 12noon - Fr. Patrick Curley 5pm - Fr. Patrick Curley

Lector and Sacristan AssignmentsDec. 8th - Lectors: JoAnne Belch (9am), Nellia Olivencia (10:30am) / Sacristan: Mason Sala (12pm & 5pm)Dec. 15th - Lectors: Tom McNamara (9am), Robert Tortorella (10:30am) / Sacristan: Mark Venuto (12pm)

Hyde Park Knights of Columbus - Pancake Breakfast (1278 Route 9G) Sunday – December 8, 2019

Breakfast will be served from 8am -11:30am ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES and FRENCH TOAST

Menu: Pancakes (Regular or Blueberry) or French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Home Fries, Orange Juice, Coffee and Tea. Adults $9.00 Seniors (62+) $8.00 Kids Meal (Children under 12) $5.00

This Pancake Breakfast is for the benefit of the Hyde Park Cub Scout Pack 157

Visit The Shrine of the Holy Innocents Chapel, on the grounds of St. Mary of the Snow inSaugerties, New York. The Shrine is dedicated to babies unborn, babies born too soon, infants,toddlers and children who have gone home to God. The chapel is open 24 hours a day, 7 days

a week, 365 days a year. Located at 36 Cedar St, Saugerties, NY. Mass is offered in the chapelmost Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:00AM. More info at: www.ShrineHolyInnocents.org

Prayer of Intercession and Consecration to the Immaculate ConceptionOur Lady’s feast day was transferred this year from Sunday, December 8th to

Monday, December 9th by the United States Catholic Bishops who also declared this year’s moved feast day not a holy day of obligation.

St. Peter's Parish will be celebrating a feast day mass Monday, December 9 at 9:00am at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel.

O Virgin Immaculate, Mother of God and my Mother, from thy sublime height turn upon me thineeyes of pity. Filled with confidence in thy goodness and knowing full well thy power, I beseechthee to extend to. me thine assistance in the journey of life, which is so full of dangers for my soul.And in order that I may never be the slave of the devil through sin, , but may ever live with myheart humble and pure, I entrust myself wholly to thee. I consecrate my heart to thee for ever, myonly desire being to love thy divine Son Jesus. Mary, none of thy devout servants has ever perished;may I too be saved. Amen.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace inbelieving, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you mayabound in hope. - Romans 15:13

The value of the month for December in our Catholic schoolsis HOPE! As we celebrate the joyous season of Advent, our

students learn and understand that this is a period of preparation. Prayer, penance, andservice to others are all practiced as we prepare for both the second coming of Christ andthe anniversary of the birth of Jesus.

Catholic schools represent one of the greatest educational values today. We offer childrenentering Pre-K through 8th grade a secure learning environment, where respect, courtesy,and service to others are always part of the curriculum.

Early Admissions for 2020-21 School Year Opened December 4th!

Starting December 4th, learn about Financial Assistance in one of three ways:

1. Online via www.ApplyCatholicSchoolsNY.org 2. Over the phone by calling our bilingual number at 646-794-2885 3. In person at the school of your choice.

TOURING TUESDAY open houses are scheduled for: January 7th, January

28th, February 11th, and February 18th, from 9-11 am or by appointment.

Reservations can be made by calling our bilingual hotline (646)794-2885 or online atwww.CatholicSchoolsNY.org/admissions. We look forward to welcoming you!

St. Lucy’s DayThis Friday, December 13th is the Feast Day of St. Lucy. St. Lucy is thepatroness of those who have any problems with their eyes. We have a relic of thebone of St. Lucy donated by Fr. Armand and the Mount Alvernia Friary. St. Lucywas a 14 year old girl who was martyred as most Christians were during the firstthree centuries of the Church’s existence. Before she was martyred she was firstblinded by her persecutors for not renouncing her Christian faith.

St. Peter’s Parish

6 Father Cody Plaza, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 _ Parish Administration Offices: Salt Point Turnpike, St. Peter’s Cemetery (845) 452-8580

Parish Secretary Ext. 111 * Parish Bookkeepers Ext. 110 * Religious Education Ext. 121 Grave Openings & Sales Ext. 115 * St. Peter’s Parish Website: www.StPetersParishNY.com

Served by

Father Patrick Curley

Pastor

Mass ScheduleSunday

Ou r Lad y o f th e Ro s ary Ch ap e l7:00am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 5:00pm

Saturday

Paris h Aud ito riu m4:00pm

Weekday MassesOu r Lad y o f th e Ro s ary Ch ap e l

Monday 7:00pmTuesday 8:30am

Wednesday 12:00pmThursday 12:00pm

Confession: School Chapel, Sat. 3-3:45pm

December 8, 2019

The Second Sunday of AdventFIRST SATURDAY, December 7th - The Vigil Mass of the Second Sunday of Advent Violet Vestments

School Gym 4:00 pm ^ Elizabeth Lasko by the Family

SUNDAY, December 8th - The Second Sunday of Advent Violet Vestments

Our Lady’s Chapel 7:009:00

10:3012:00

5:00

amamamnoonpm

^ Joseph Anthony DeMarco^ Sean Sinon^ Frank & Sadie Colletta & Pasquale & Anna Simone

^ Edward Vowinkel^ Sarah Skelly Keatley

by his wifeby Mom & Familyby the Familiesby the Vowinkel Familyby Julia Frank

MONDAY, December 9th - Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary White Vestments

Our Lady’s Chapel 9:00 am ^ All Unborn Babies by St. Peter’s Church

TUESDAY, December 10th - Weekday in Advent Violet Vestments

Our Lady’s Chapel 8:30 am ^ Deceased Priests of St. Peter’s Church by St. Peter’s Church

WEDNESDAY, December 11th - St. Damasus I, Pope Violet Vestments

Benefactor’s MassOur Lady’s Chapel

12:00 noon ^ Marguerite Campbell ^ Martin Naughton ^ Margaret Mary Russell ^ Margaret Mary Walsh ^ John FrancisFitzpatrick ̂ Grace Rider D’Engenis ̂ Catherine Bialosuknia ̂ Alice Mary Rohan ̂ Rita Simmons ̂ Helen Luty^ Mary Helen Davis ^ Steve Woznica ^ Shirley Yager ^ Mary Agnes Morris ^ Peter Cahill ^ Joseph Dosio ^Helen Mary Stelmach ^ Marguerite Marconette ^ Mary Lynch Marconette ^ George Marconette ^ MargaretMarconette O’Donnel ^ Joseph Marconette ^ Anna Joseph ^ Margaret Heady ^ John Hadigan ^ MargaretBunten ^ Mildred VanVlack ^ Carol Wood ^ Kathleen & Robert Wermuth ^ Mary Miller ^ Theodore Luty Jr.^ Steven Eric Kowalski ^

THURSDAY, December 12th - Our Lady of Guadalupe White Vestments

Our Lady’s Chapel

12:00

noon

^ Philip Hartnett

by Employees & Volunteers of St. Peter’s Parish

FRIDAY, December 13th - St. Lucy Red Vestments

SATURDAY, December 14th - St. John of the Cross White Vestments

The month of December is dedicated to Our Lady of the Nativity Mass Intentions and Mass Cards are available at the Administration Building at St. Peter’s Cemetery from 9am-12:00pm, M-F.

Prayer to St. Michael

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us inbattle. Be our defense against thewickedness and snares of the Devil. MayGod rebuke him, we humbly pray, and dothou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, bythe power of God, thrust into Hell Satan,and all the evil spirits, who prowl aboutthe world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Salve, Regina Salve, Regina, Mater misericordiae; Vita, dulcedo et spes nostra, salve. Ad te clamamus exsules filii Hevae. Ad te suspiramus gementes et flentes in hac lacrimarum valle Eia ergo, advocata nostra, illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte. (brief bow) Et Jesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui, nobis post hoc exsilium ostende. O clemens, O pia, O dulcis Virgo Maria.

Last Weekend’s FINANCIAL REPORT – November 24, 2019

TOTAL WEEKLY COLLECTION (1st, 2nd, & Emergency Collections) - $8,986.67 WEEKLY FIRST COLLECTION - $7,538.17 (includes $1,504.00 in loose cash)

Second Collections for School Debts and Archdiocesan Fees - $1,448.50 (includes $550.00 in loose cash)

The total amount of donations this week received from all collections, appeals, shrines, and poor boxes was $10,886.67Prepared by the Trustees of St. Peter’s Church (Trustees are those entrusted by the Pastor with the counting & recording of the Sunday collections)

The total number of those families attending on November 24th was 464 families or 928 adult worshipers

Saturday, Nov. 23rd School Gym

Sunday, Nov. 24th

Our Lady’s Chapel

Masses

4pm

7am9am

10:30am12noon

5pm

Attendance

294

48180144136126

Poor Box: Our Lady’s ChapelPoor Box: Sc hool Chapel

Shrine Statues: Our Lady’s Chapel Shrine Statues: School Chapel

December 50/50 Monthly 50/50 envelope must be paid by check or cash

by December 29th. Drawing will be December 30th. The November Winner is Leslie Arnison who won $140!

$ 148.00$ 21.00 $ 98.00 $ 19.00