Want to be part of saving lives? All it takes is your prayers and presence. 40 Days for Life is a life-saving prayer campaign that will be held September 22nd through October 31st. 40 Days for Life is a peaceful initiative consisting of 40 days of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil at abortion facilities, and educational outreach with the goal of protecting mothers and their children from abortion. More than 19,000 children have been saved from abortion during 40 Days for Life campaigns. To learn more, visit www.40daysforlife.com. The local contact person for Poughkeepsie is Maureen Haege 845-853-6529; dutchessny4life@gmail.com.
Don't miss the 39th Annual Good Shepherd Tag Sale, 3 Mulberry Street in Rhinebeck. Friday, 9/10 from 10 am--4 pm, Saturday 9/11 from 10 am--4 pm, and Sunday 9/12 from 9 am--1 pm.
September 3rd is First Friday. Adoration will take place after the 9:00 am Mass until Noon. Please come to participate in this special devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Attention parishioners between 7th--12th grade! St. Christopher-/St.Sylvia Parish is forming a young adult choir that will be singing each week at the 9:00 am Mass. If you enjoy singing and are interested in becoming part of our Music Ministry, please contact the rectory office for more information.
The 2022 Mass Book is now open. For Mass cards, please email the office in advance or call our temporary number 845-758-0168. The stipend is $15. Thank you for your cooperation.
Are you looking to deepen your love for the Blessed Virgin Mary? Learn about Mary's role in salvation history, and what role she continues to play in our lives today. St. Christopher/St. Sylvia is offering this study on Mondays, September 13th through November 29th at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center, 30 Benner Road. A sign-up sheet is located in back of the church. Order materials for the course from stpaulcenter.com. Purchase "The Bible and the Virgin Mary" Participation Bundle. Scott Hahn's book "Hail Holy Queen" is suggested but not required. A registration fee of $10 will be collected the first night of class. For more information, call Barbara at 845-597-5226.
The next Defensive Driving Class is scheduled for Saturday, September 18th from 8:30 am -- 3:00 pm in the Parish Center, 30 Benner Road. Please contact Bill Owens to register or for more information. 845-756-2481. The benefits of this class are point reduction on your license and discounts on your car insurance.
Many thanks to Gina McCrudden for coordinating our 2021 Tag Sale! We are so grateful for her hard work and dedication to our parish. Along with the help of our volunteers, countless hours were spent over the summer collecting items, sorting, staging, and pricing items for the sale. As always, it was very successful! We appreciate everyone who helped from beginning to end and for all who shopped the sale. THANK YOU!
Come lay down your joys, burdens, and cares before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. He is the only one with the answers to our daily struggle and worldly problems. Our Lady Queen of Peace Prayer Group meets every Wednesday from 7 pm -- 8 pm in the church. Holy Hour includes Rosary, silent meditation, and the Divine Mercy before the Blessed Sacrament. This month we will offer the Holy Hour for the healing of the Church. Join us afterwards for a parking lot social (bring your own lawn chair).
Due to long-awaited renovations, the Parish Office has been temporarily relocated to St. Christopher School, 30 Benner Road. The temporary office phone number is 845-758-0168. If possible, please call ahead or email any requests for Mass cards. Office hours are Monday thru Thursday 9 am -- 4 pm. Thank you for your cooperation.
First Friday Adoration will take place on August 6th after the 9:00 am Mass until Noon. Please come to participate in this special devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Sign up in the back of the church.
There are a number of overgrown shrubs and trees that are encroaching on headstones at our cemetery. In the coming weeks, we will have the trees and vegetation professionally pruned or removed as necessary to improve the landscape and visibility of the headstones. Thank you for your cooperation. Please note that the planting of trees and shrubs is prohibited.
Gina McCrudden is hanging up her basket! We are so grateful to Gina for her many years of dedicated service coordinating our Basket Bingo Fundraiser. We are looking for a volunteer to take over managing this annual event, which raises funds to support our Religious Education program. This is a wonderful opportunity to do our Lord's work. Will you step up? If interested, please contact the Parish Office at 845-758--3732.
Beginning the weekend of August 8th, the Wednesday 9 am Masses will be permanently suspended. The Wednesday Mass intentions already scheduled for the remainder of the year will be combined with the Friday 9 am Mass. Wednesday 9:00 am daily Mass is offered at Good Shepherd Church in Rhinebeck. Beginning in September the 7:00 am Tuesday/Thursday Masses at the Holy Spirit Chapel will be permanently suspended. The Mass intentions will be added to the 9:00 am Mass of the same day for the remainder of the year. Beginning October, one Sunday Mass will be eliminated. The 10:30 am and the 12:00 pm Masses will be combined to become an 11:00 am Mass. Thank you for your understanding.
Good Shepherd is seeking a part-time maintenance person. Candidate must be flexible with all types of maintenance work. Position available immediately. Please contact the rectory with questions or email resume to gsmanager@frontiernet.net
8:30 am -- 3:00 pm at the Parish Center, 30 Benner Road. Please contact Bill Owens at 845-758-2481 to register. There are benefits for taking this class, such as point reduction on your license and discounts on your insurance.