Saint Martin de Porres Parish
118 Cedar Valley Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 473-4222
Dear Parents and 2022 Confirmation Candidates:
There will be a beautiful obligatory opportunity for the Confirmation Candidate and a parent and a culminating “Night of Recollection” Retreat for preparing the hearts, minds, and souls of the Confirmation candidates and parent(s) who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 4 pm for School students and at 7 pm for all Religious Education students. This is an amazing opportunity and a spiritual event that involves the parent(s) and the children together since the most important aspect of your child’s preparation for Confirmation is rooted first and foremost in the FAMILY.
The “Night of Recollection” for the Confirmation 2022 students and parent(s) will be on Friday, September 16th, 2022 at 5:45 pm. The Retreat will begin promptly at 6 pm in the school gymnasium and will conclude at the Church by 9:30 pm. All Confirmation sponsors are more than welcome to attend but are certainly not required.
Colleen Rayner, a well-known youth minister, and dynamic speaker will be with us to give our children an experience designed to enrich their awareness of the Holy Spirit in a personal way. Colleen has been in the ministry for over 20 years. I worked with Colleen when I was in Staten Island, the Bronx, and Suffern, and I know firsthand how dynamic she is and what a gift this will be for our young people and adults alike.
Thank you for your support and cooperation in preparing your children for this important Sacrament of Confirmation. May God bless your family with His Peace.
Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Matthew Furey-Pastor
Mrs. Kim Papineau-CRE
October 21, 2022 @ 4:00 PM for SMdP Parish DAY School students & @ 7:00 PM for SMdP Parish EVENING students.