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Time to come back to Mass
We are grateful that so many of our parishioners have been coming to Mass throughout the pandemic since the church reopened a year ago. Many more are beginning to return now. With things getting back to near normal, most Bishops have lifted the “Dispensation” from the obligation to attend Mass in person on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation and are reminding the faithful of the grave duty to attend Sunday Mass. Cardinal Dolan, too, is encouraging all the faithful to get back to Mass on the Lord’s Day. As always, those who are ill or caring for those who are ill, those who have reason to believe that they were recently exposed to the coronavirus or another serious or contagious illness, those who are confined to their home, a hospital, or nursing facility, or those with serious underlying health conditions, or those who are still uncomfortable to be in a public place, are certainly justified in continuing to watch Mass at home and make a “Spiritual Communion.” Otherwise, there is no substitute for being here and to physically receive the Eucharist into our bodies and souls. The two side sections of the church are for those who need to wear a mask and continue to social distance or are just more comfortable doing so. In the middle sections masks are optional.
Every week we see more and more people here coming back to Mass for the first time in over a year. You have no idea what a joy it is for us priests to see that and to welcome you back. We all look forward to having our whole Parish Family back together for our weekly “Family Meal” that Jesus provides us with as we feast on His Word and on His Body and Blood in the Eucharist. As so many of the Saints have said, we cannot live without the Mass, we cannot live without the Eucharist. And far more than our desire to receive Jesus in the Eucharist, is Jesus’ desire to give Himself to us. There is nowhere on earth to be closer to Jesus until we see Him as He is in Heaven, than when we are here at Mass and worthily receive Him in Holy Communion. We cannot live without Him. ~ Fr. Matthew -
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PrayersAct of Spiritual CommunionMy Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive You Sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though You were already there, I embrace You and unite myself wholly to You; permit not that I should ever be separated from You. Amen.
Prayer to St. Michael the ArchangelSaint 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 hosts, by the power of God, cast into Hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.A Prayer in Time of Need:Loving Father, our life and our hope, come to our aid in this difficult and uncertain time.Look with mercy on all who suffer from the coronavirus.Bless them and their families with Your healing, consolation and peace.Guide and be with all who care for them.Give wisdom and insight to those working to stop the spread of this disease, and help them find a way to cure it.Console our anxious hearts, strengthen our faith, and give us the grace to trust in Your goodness.Restore communities affected by the virus to wholeness and health, and in your loving mercy, give Your help and protection to all.Through Christ our Lord. Amen.Prayer to the Virgin Mary for Protection:O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus' pain, with steadfast faith.You, Our Lady of New York, know what we need.We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.Help us, Mother of Divine Love,to conform ourselves to the Father's willand to do what Jesus tells us:He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us,through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. AmenWe seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.Do not despise our pleas - we who are put to the test - and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin
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Saint Martin De Porres
Rev. Matthew J. Furey, Pastor
Fr. Charles Achi, Parochial Vicar
Fr. Michael Connolly,
Parochial Vicar
118 Cedar Valley Road
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12603
Parish Phone: (845) 473-4222
Fax: (845) 473-4223
Email:smdpnorman@gmail.com
School 845-452-4428
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Parish office Closed
The Parish Office will be closed on Friday, September 3rd & Monday September 6th in observance of Labor Day
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Mass Times
All Masses have Resumed
Sunday MassesSaturday Vigil: 5:00pm
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am
& 5:00pm
Weekday Masses
Monday to Friday: 6:45am, & 12:15pm
Saturday: 8:00amHoly Day & Federal Holiday Masses
Please consult the bulletinSacrament of Penance
Saturday: 3:45pm to 4:45pm
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Welcome!
Good and gracious God,
On this 58th Anniversary of
St. Martin de Porres Parish
we give You thanks for the grace and blessings bestowed on us throughout these fifty-six years.
We give You thanks for the many priests, deacons, women religious and faithful laity who have shared their vision, talent, and hard workwith the people of this parish. Have mercy on all who have gone before us. Bless, keep and inspire all in our parish community.
As we continue our earthly pilgrimage, send down Your Holy Spirit. Touch our hearts anew with the love of Jesus Christ. Enlighten our minds and strengthen our hands. Prompt in each one of us a desire to serve one another, regardless of circumstance. Fill our homes, our Church, and our parish with Your presence. Give us the desire and zeal to be always building up the Body of Christ. Amen -
Today's Readings
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Reading I Zec 2:5-9, 14-15aResponsorial Psalm Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12ab, 13Gospel Lk 9:43b-45
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Honest and open debate about different points of view in the Catholic Church are fundamental, but Catholics should not be demonizing the individuals with those views, Cardinal George Pell said.
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