St. Mary's, Our Lady of the Falls

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NEWS & NOTES

Welcome!

There will only be one Mass on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, at 9 a.m. There will be one Mass on Friday, November 27, at 12 Noon. The Rectory office will be closed beginning on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Thanksgiving Day and on Friday, November 27. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Tuesday, December 8, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a Holyday of Obligation. The Vigil Mass will be on Monday at 5:30 p.m. Masses on Tuesday are 7 a.m., 9 a.m. (School Mass), 12 Noon, and 7:30 p.m.

Can you spare a half-hour for the Lord?

Vespers have returned for the Advent Season. Everyone is invited to pray this prayer of the Church as a fitting celebration of the pre-Christmas season. Vespers will begin Sundays at 4:30 p.m. and will be concluded with Benediction. The service will be over by 5 p.m.

Please avail yourself of this prayerful time in preparation for Christmas.

MASS SERVICES & SCHEDULES

Celebration of the Holy Eucharist

St. Mary's Church

• Saturday (Vigil):	5:30 PM
• Sunday:	7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM & 12 Noon
• Weekdays:	Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM & 12 Noon; Saturday: 9:00 AM
• Holy Days:	5:30 PM (Vigil), 7:00 AM, 12:00 Noon & 7:30 PM
• First Friday:	7:00 AM & 9:00 AM (School in session)

Traveling? Call 1-800-Mass-Times or consult www.masstimes.org to find a nearby Mass.

Rosary

• Monday thru Friday: 11:20 AM
• Saturday: 8:20 AM

SACRAMENTS

Reconciliation (Confession)

Reconciliation
•  Saturdays: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
•  Thursday before First Friday: 4:00 - 4:30 PM
•  By Appointment

Baptism

Baptismal Instruction for Parents Required. Please call the rectory to arrange a date at least six weeks in advance.

Marriage

Please arrange by calling the Rectory at least eight months in advance.

Anointing of the Sick

Please call the Rectory for Anointing of the Sick and/or regular visitation.

Rectory Staff

Rev. Msgr. Francis P. Bellew
Vicar of Dutchess County
Pastor

Rev. M.X. Gnanadhas
Parochial Vicar

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Phone: (845) 297-6261
Fax: (845) 297-3227

New Parishioners
All parishioners should be registered. Registration helps us to serve you more efficiently, especially in matters such as testimonial letters, sponsorship in the sacraments, and school registrations. Registration forms are available in the rear of the Church.