Because of the current restrictions, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available Saturdays from 4:00 pm -- 4:45 pm outside the school at 30 Benner Road. You may also call the rectory office Monday through Thursday to schedule a Confession during the week.
The next blood drive is scheduled for Saturday, July 18th in the Parish Center at 30 Benner Road, Red Hook from 8 am -- 2 pm. Your help is urgently needed. There is an increase in demand for all blood types as area hospitals resume elective surgeries. Due to the current public health crisis and social distancing rules, donors MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. To schedule your appointment go to https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/272362 or click on the title above for the link. For more information and to answer your questions regarding COVID-19, please visit www.nybc.org/coronavirus. For general inquiries, call 1-800-933-2566 or email donorsupport@nybc.org.
All Sunday Masses will be held in the school gymansium at 30 Benner Road (with limited capacity of 25%). The 9:00 am daily Masses are celebrated in the church. Please note: The dispensation is still in place, so you are not obligated to attend Mass. Please use your best judgment. If you decide to attend Mass, you are required to wear a mask and use proper social distancing of six feet or more. Please sit only where ushers indicate and follow the safety measures that will be explained. Thank you for your cooperation.
There will be a Defensive Driving Class on Saturday, July 25th at 8:30 am in the Parish Center. Masks required and space is limited. Please contact Bill Owens to reserve your spot at 845-756-2481.
Please send in your registration now to reserve your spot for September. Kindergarten will be offered. Catechists are needed for all grade levels. Please contact Ellen Farina, CRE at 845-758-5506.
Mark your calendars! Our Tag Sale will be held September 11th, 12th, and 13th at 30 Benner Road. The first collection dates are Monday, June 29th at the school from 10 am to 2 pm & Thursday, July 2nd from 10 am to 12 Noon and 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. We will also be accepting donations in August (dates to follow). If you are interested in volunteering to help with this fundraiser, please contact Gina at 845-399-0058.
Although ushers will take up collections as usual at all the Masses, we encourage all parishioners who have enrolled in online giving with WeShare to please continue. It's a simple and convenient way for you to support our parish. Thank you.
Confessions will be heard in all parishes throughout the Archdiocese of New York from 10:00 am -- 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm -- 6:00 pm. Please take the opportunity to receive God's grace and mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation on the Feast of The Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Our rectory office is open to visitors from 10:00 am -- 2:00 pm Monday through Thursday (the Office is CLOSED on Fridays during July and August). Please wear a face covering. Mass cards can still be arranged by phone, and our drop box is convenient for correspondence. Thank you for your cooperation.
Welcome back! Please note that the 5 pm Saturday Vigil Mass and all Sunday Masses will be held in the school gymnasium at 30 Benner Road. Attendance will be limited to 25% capacity (125 people). You are not obligated to attend Mass, and we will continue to livestream the 10:30 am Mass. If you decide to attend, you will be required to wear a facial covering and use proper social distancing of at least 6 feet. Please sit only where ushers indicate. Check our website frequently for updates and sign up for Flocknote to stay informed.
Our Lady needs you! Join Our Lady Queen of Peace Prayer Group on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm in the church to pray for each other, our community, our country, and the world! This Holy Hour will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. This is the remedy for our times! ***PLEASE NOTE: Masks and social distancing required. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sunday, June 14th is the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Fr. Pat and Fr. David will leave the church after 12:00 pm Mass and do a driving procession through the local area. If you are interested in a "drive-by" blessing at your house, please email your request to tomthimons@outlook.com or text 845-516-7104.
Calling all Men, 18 years old to 99! Become the holy and righteous men that God is calling you be! Come and be a part of the Consecration to St. Joseph that will begin on July 20th and finish on August 21st, the Feast of Our Lady of Knock. Women are welcome to make the consecration too. For more information please contact Barbara Totman at olqop07@yahoo.com or Deacon Ray Ricci at rayricci71@gmail.com.
Sight & Sound Theater's presentation of "Jesus" will air on television at 9:00 pm EST on May 13th. Gather your family and tune in to experience the greatest rescue story of all time as it comes to life in this one-time-only television broadcast event. Watch exclusively on TBN (Spectrum channel 98, Dish channel 260, or Direct TV channel 372) or on the TBN website/app.
The Church seeks the special intercession of the Mother of God during the month of May. This year we seek the assistance of Our Lady all the more earnestly as we face the effects of the global pandemic. Please join in a prayer of reconsecration of our nation to the protection of the Blessed Mother on May 1st at 3 pm EDT. Visit USCCB to join in.
We will livestream our 10:30 am Mass on Sunday, April 19th. Our celebrant will be Fr. Douglas Crawford from Good Shepherd Parish. Welcome Fr. Crawford! Please pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with your family at 3:00 pm. Please see our 4/19 bulletin for information and instructions.