ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA PARISH ROMAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SCHENECTADY/NISKAYUNA, NY December 8, 2019

Last Chance, reserve your seat for the: Memories & Senior Christmas Luncheon

Wed., Dec. 11, 11:30am in the Rosa Rd. Parish Ctr. Our Annual Christmas Luncheon for our

Memories Group & our Seniors will include a hot buffet from More Perreca's, there will be: Chicken Francais, Roasted Potatoes, Macaroni & Cheese, Oven Roasted Vegetables, Perreca's bread & homemade pies. There will be a concert performance of "Beauty and the Beast" performed by the Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons students. All for a bargain price of &12.00 per person. Call the office by Mon., Dec. 9, 12-Noon to reserve your seat, 518-346-6137.

The event is coordinated by the Bereavement Ministry.

LIKE "Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish" on Facebook! Every day during Advent, there will be a reflection on searching for light which includes the daily readings. These reflections were written by Phyllis Zagano in the November 2002 "Catholic Update".

This is a simple way to build in an Advent practice.

Scripture Groups: We meet Tuesday, 3:30pm & Thursday, 2pm in the Rosa Road Community Room to discuss the upcoming Sunday readings. Come reflect on the Word of God this Advent.

Four Weeks to a "A Wonderful Life"!:"8 our suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, character produces hope and hope does not disappoint because God's love has been poured into our hearts..." Romans 5:4-5. This scriptural passage from St. Paul is dramatically illustrated in the movie, "It's Wonderful Life." Join us the Advent as we closely watch, reflect upon and discuss the journey of George and Mary Bailey. The movie is filled with Biblical and Sacramental references that can help us reflect upon and better understand our own journey towards discovering Christ's presence in each of our own lives. Join us whether you have never seen the movie or have viewed it many times. We’ll watch the entire movie over the course of 4 weeks under the facilitation of Jim Dillon. Each weekly session includes viewing a segment of the movie followed by group discussion. Our continuing session dates in the Rosa Road Community Room will be at 6:30pm on Tuesday Dec. 10th and Monday Dec. 16th. To register, contact Kris Rooney in the Parish Office. This will fill you with hope this Advent. Families welcome!

RCIA, or Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, is a process to become Catholic. Whether you are not baptized yet or missed other sacraments, we will find a way to support you in your faith journey. Our next gathering is Wednesday, December 11th 6:30pm in the Rosa Road Library to talk about Mary, the Mother of God. Please call Kris Rooney in the parish office to inquire.

Because of Christmas, the Caregiver Support Group

will meet at a new time this month: Wed., December 18th,

at 9:30am in the Union St. Glass Foyer.

If you care for someone with a form of dementia, you are welcome to participate in this group supported by the

Alzheimer’s Assoc.

Are you unable to come to church? We would love to reach out to you, whether it is bringing

communion, a simple visit, meals or a few rides.

You remain a vital part of our parish community.

Please contact Kris Rooney in the parish office.

We are looking for more visitation ministers.

Join us this Sunday for the Breakfast with St. Nicholas parish wide event!

9am-12pm at the St. Kateri Parish School. Breakfast, crafts, music and a visit from St. Nick! This is a free event with a free will donation accepted at the door.

The Healing Together Support Group will meet Mon., December 9 at 1pm in the Rosa Road Community Room.

If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, we invite you to join us to help you continue your journey through a difficult time. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to call Eileen Warlop, 518 374-3914

The Immaculate Conception Although the Immaculate Conception

of the Blessed Virgin Mary is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year,

we will honor Mary, Patroness of the USA and of our diocese, with masses on:

Monday, December 9, at 9:00am - Union Street Church

and 6:00pm - Rosa Road Church

Over the past 3 weeks, we have made good progress on meeting our Bishop's Appeal 2019 assessment,

but we are still short by $25,500. Please make your family's pledge to support the many important works of our diocese by taking an envelope from church or by pledging online at: www.thebishopsappeal.org.

This weekend, we welcome members from the

following parish ministries

to light our Advent candles at mass. To learn more about any of these ministries,

please contact Kris Rooney at the parish office:

4:30PM Communion to Homebound Parishioners

8:30AM Women of St. Kateri

10:00AM Bereavement Ministry

11:30AM Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Remember the Sick in your Prayers: Michael Cella, Daniel Dattola, Stephen Farina, Joyce Glicker, Christopher Gribbin, Tom Grogan, Susan Healey, Eileen Kilrain, Edward Kleinkauf, Gail Jess, Kathy McClaine, John McGrath, Peter Persico, Ann Reilley, Theresa Stanglein, Joy Stewart, Robert Vedder, Daniel Edward Vilardo, Nancy Wayne.

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Masses held at Rosa Road Church marked - RR

Masses held at Union Street Church marked - US

SAT 12/7 Second Sunday of Advent

4:30pm US Rosalie Cannon by: Family

Mary Couture by: Joan Lyons & Janice Reisner

Laura Schonhiutt by Skrebutenas Family

SUN 12/8

8:30am RR John & Maryangela Piccirillo by: son & Family

Rosa Sangiovanni by: Lou & Antonietta

10:00am US Raymond Zanta, Sr. by: Rita DeSimone

Theresa Stalica, Michelle Daly & KMS by: SJD

William Regan by: Lynn Regan

11:30am RR Bill Evers by: Angela, children & grandchildren

David Burke by: Marie Stine

Corinne Celata by: Judy & Larry Hoff

MON 12/9 Immaculate Conception

9:00am US Mass with the school

6:00pm RR Intentions for the people

TUE 12/10

9:00am US Mass @ Brookdale, 1786 Union Street

THU 12/12 Our Lady of Guadalupe

6:00pm RR Intentions for the people

FRI 12/13 St. Lucy

9:00am RR Sharon Farhart by: Daughter, Celeste

Raymond Farhart by: Niece, Celeste

Amy Lindemann by: Family

SAT 12/14 Third Sunday of Advent

4:30pm US Frances Guthan, Anna Boliveg & Tony Dana

by: Family in Czech Republic

Angela Catrambone by: Family

SUN 12/15

8:30am RR Albert Tomassini by: daughter, Elsie Berti

Bill Evers by: Roberta Olsen

Stuart Crenshaw by: Leitch & Pettit Families

10:00am US Ercole & Michelina Brancati and Silverio &

Maria Scotti by: Joseph & Rosemarie Scotti

Dr. Dominick Eannello by: Joseph & Rosemarie

Scotti & Michelle Eannello

11:30am RR Norman Mercado by: Dr. Oscar & Kathryn Lirio

Socks For Bethesda House Guests In the tradition of our long time parishioner Bob Christoffel, we are collecting

New - Warm women’s and men’s socks, as a part of our Christmas gift to guests of the Bethesda House. Each guest will receive a gift package to help keep them warm through the cold season. Please place your packages of new warm socks in the box located in the foyer of either church. With your help, we will provide a warm gift to those less fortunate.

Time is running out to return your selection from

the Giving Tree. Please return by no later than

tomorrow - Monday, Dec. 9. Return the gifts

unwrapped with the tag attached. DO NOT WAIT until

next weekend - it will be too late - as the agencies will

have already picked up their gifts. For questions call Carol

Rickert 518-393-0918 or Carol Piccirillo, 518-377-2133.

Musicians Needed to Celebrate Christmas & Advent Would you like to sing or play an instrument at one of our 7

Christmas masses? Mass times are 4pm at both churches,

6pm & midnight at Union St. & 8pm at Rosa Rd. We

welcome all instruments & singers! Choir members are

especially needed for our choir, singing at 11:30am on

Sundays & at the 8pm Christmas Eve Mass. Please contact

Kimberly at: musicus@stkateriparish.org

ThankThankThankThank YouYouYouYou to the following parishioners who

have made donations for altar flowers during the Christmas Season:

In Memory of: Ruth Brown by: Pat & Jim Policastro Richard T. Cuscino by: RoseMarie Cuscino Michael J. Favata & Valerie J. Favata by: Regina Favata Donald Francis Larkin by: Stansbury Family John & Leona Serbalik by: Choi Family

REST IN PEACE WE PRAY FOR William Beaulieu, Patricia Healy and Jacqueline Ann Young, sister of Jenny Kraus, who have gone before us in faith.

S.O.L.O.S. Support Group

(Survivors Of a Loved One’s Suicide) Have you lost a loved one, friend or colleague to suicide?

Come and find solace with us on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of

every Month, from 6:30pm-8pm, in the Rosa Road

Community Room. All are welcome.

ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA PARISH ROMAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SCHENECTADY/NISKAYUNA, NY December 8, 2019

The Parish Office Hours:

Monday- Friday 9am-4pm

Phone: 518-346-6137

For the mass schedule - Press 3

The following are phone extensions & emails for the staff:

Father Bob ext. 230 frbob stkateriparish.or

Deacon Tom ext. 236 deacontom stkateriparish.or

Larry Grimmer ext. 235 l rimmer stkateriparish.or

Patricia Ford ext. 231 pford stkateriparish.or

Lisa Kuban ext. 242 kubanl stkateriparish.or

Michelle Schulmerich ext. 241 mschulmerich stkateriparish.or

Kris Rooney ext. 239 kafe stkateriparish.or

Kimberly Conway ext. 234 musicus stkateriparish.or

Debbie Demarco ext. 230 ddemarco stkateriparish.or

Kim Kaiser kkaiser stkateriparish.or

Bulletin bulletin stkateriparish.or

Parish School: (518) 382-8225

Principal, Tosha Grimmer principal stkaterischool.or

Faith Formation (Grades K-5)

There are no Faith Formation or Youth Ministry classes during the month of December. We will resume sessions on Epiphany Sunday, January 5

Look out for an email regarding

the Epiphany Play, presenting on January 5 Weekly Tidbit: Come to the Breakfast with St. Nicholas to celebrate the season!

Contact: Michelle Schulmerich, mschulmerich stkateriparish.or

or 518-346-6137, x241

Parish Collection 2019 2018

11/24 $ 11,274 $ 13,198

12/1 $ 12,165 $ 16,499

Fiscal YTD $326,349 $336,214

Budget YTD $338,896

Human Development $ 1,200 $ 1,369

The Nativit Of The Lord Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve December 24 9:00am - NO Daily Mass 4:00pm - Union Street Church 4:00pm - Rosa Road Church 6:00pm - Union Street Church 8:00pm - Rosa Road Church 12 Midnight - Union Street Church

Nativit of The Lord December 25

10:00am - Union Street Church

11:30am - Rosa Road Church

Anticipated Mass for The Solemnit of Ma , December 31

9:00am - NO Daily Mass

4:30pm - Union Street Church

Solemnit of Ma Janua 1

11:30am Rosa Road Church

Please help shelter doggies & kitties have a Meowrry Christmas & a Yappy New Year!

This weekend & next are the last two opportunities to make a donation of pet food & kitty litter (Authority brand) and toys (please no plush toys or squeakers) to benefit local pet shelters coordinated by the Youth Ministry-Sunday evening 9th graders. There are collection containers in the gathering space of each church.

Looking for Advent ideas?? Get to know the Saints that are celebrated this month: St. Nicholas-12/6, St. Juan Diego-12/9 & St. Lucia-12/13. For more information go to https://www.catholic.or /saints/

Bethesda House Hospitality Ministry provides coffee, tea & related supplies to the Bethesda House Hospitality Center. This ministry began as a personal commitment from Bob & Mary Christoffel which our parish wishes to continue in their memory. If you would like to join this ministry, please contact Lisa Kuban at 518-346-6137 x242.

Deck the Halls & Trim the Tree at Father Bob's on Sat., December 14 at 5:30pm. Open to all in youth ministry. Pizza & goodies will be served.

Christmas Caroling at The Glen Eddy on Wed., Dec. 18 at 6:30pm. The group meets in the Union St. Parish Center, 5pm for a light supper & rehearsal before caravanning over to the Eddy on Consaul Rd. We also need young people who play an instrument. Open to all in youth ministry.

Parents are needed to drive.

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA PARISH ROMAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SCHENECTADY/NISKAYUNA, NY December 8, 2019

Do you struggle with your emotions, trauma, relationships, loss, parenting, addiction or

stress? Individual, couples & family counseling are available by appointment to meet at the Union Street Parish Center. Call David Dobkowski, Ph.D., 518-859-4015.

Thank you to our Sponsor:

Complete Women’s Care of Clifton Park William I. Anyaegbunam, MD

2 Emma Lane, Ste. 202, 518-881-1888

Niskayuna Senior Center Events

Upcoming Events:

Dec. 10 - 10a Blood Pressure Screen-Baptist Health, 11a iPad Class, 12:30p National Tree Lighting Day Dec. 12 - 10a Walmart Vision Ctr. 12:30p Poinsettia Day, 1p Glasby Media-360 Virtual Reality Dec. 17 - 11:45a Holiday Lunch- Reservations required 12:45p Ladies First Choir Dec. 18 - Festival of Trees Trip - Register & Fee Dec. 19-12:30p Celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas & Kwanza

The Niskayuna Alzheimer Caregivers Support Group meets the 1st Friday of the month at the Niskayuna Senior Ctr., 10:30am. Caregivers of those with Alzheimer's are welcome. For more, call Jo Quinn, 518-372-7013 or NE Alzheimer's Association, 518-867-4999.

*NOTE: The Niskayuna Senior Center will close for inclement weather when the Niskayuna School District is closed.

For more information please call, 518-372-4969

Dominican Retreat & Conference Center

1945 Union Street, Niskayuna

December 15, 2pm-4pm Annual Carol Concert Afternoon

A free will offering to benefit a local charity.

December 19, 7pm-8pm “Sung Vespers in the Spirit of Taize” Free will offering

December 31, 7:30pm-12:30am New Year’s Evening of Reflection

“Practicing Wholeness: Deepening Our Awareness of God’s Presence Within and Without” $25. for the evening or

$50. per person with overnight accommodations/breakfast

For information, reservations or questions: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm phone: 518-393-4169, e-mail: dslcny@nybiz.rr.com or website: www.dslcny.org

The Good Neighbor Program has an Urgent Need:

Sizes 5T, 4/5, and 6 boys & girls clothing, including pants,

long/short sleeve shirts, hooded sweatshirts.

Donation boxes are located at both churches.

Please join us on Sat., Jan. 11 for a FREE presentation entitled “Mental Health First Aid 101: For Older Adults & Those with Later Life Issues”

which will be held from 9am-Noon at the Pastoral Center, 40 N. Main Ave., Albany AND will be broadcast to the following 2 videoconferencing sites for viewing: - Our Lady of the Annunciation/Queensbury - St. Edward the Confessor/Clifton Park This presentation will help increase the understanding of mental health issues affecting the older adult population & equip those who minister to them with skills to provide stronger support. Certified instructor Brian Evers is our presenter. To register for this free presentation or for more info.: www.rcda.org/2020Mini-Pres or email Maria Schollenberger at Maria.Schollenberger@rcda.org or call 518- 641-6818. All faith traditions welcome.

During the snow and ice season!!! The following is the policy regarding the Monday to Friday Daily Mass/Prayer Service

at both the Union Street & Rosa Road Churches: If St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish School is closed or delayed by 2 HOURS, because of the weather, then there will be NO Daily Mass, Morning Prayer or Communion Service to the nursing homes that day. If school is not in session, check the TV or internet for Mass cancellation.

Prayer Shawl Ministry For those who are not familiar with this ministry: A

prayer shawl, lap robe, or a baby/child blanket

can bring comfort to someone who is sick, healing or

anyone needing to be comforted/wrapped in prayer, helping

the receiver know they are prayed for in their time of need.

The request forms & contribution envelopes are located next to the “Request” box at both churches. -

ALL monetary donations are used solely to purchase yarn &

packaging materials.

You can mail your donation in the addressed envelope to

Eileen Davenport, Assoc. with the Sisters of St. Joseph.

Eileen oversees the Sisters' Carondelet Weavers in

partnership with our parish’s Prayer Shawl Ministry.

For questions, or to join as a Weaver or Packager,

please call Carla Mann, 518-355-3310.

“Her Treasure Box” 1775 Van Vranken Ave., Shop hours: Wednesday through Saturday 10am-4pm

This shop is an arts & craft thrift store with a cause. It’s part of Eyes Wide Open, bringing awareness & education on Human Trafficking, providing assistance to escape being trapped in this criminal activity. Proceeds help Eyes Wide Open achieve a goal of establishing a permanent home, shelter & resources to victims for new lives. All items are donated & more are needed. To donate arts & craft items, please call Terry Cardinal, 518-786-9001 or 518-801-2716. Shop to help fight Human Trafficking!

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Upcoming Parish Events: Rosa Road events are marked - RR Union Street events are marked - US

SUNDAY - 12/8 NO - FF/YM Sessions 8:30am Mass - RR 9am-12pm St. Nicholas Breakfast - US 10:00am Mass - US 11am-3pm Christmas Tree Sale - US 11:30am Mass - RR 6:30pm Men’s BB - US

MONDAY-12/9 Immaculate Conception 9:00am Mass with School - US 12:30pm Stamping Group - RR 1:00pm Healing Together Support - RR 6:00pm Mass - RR 6:30pm SOLOS Group - RR 7:30pm Adult Volleyball - US

TUESDAY - 12/10 8:30am NO - Rosary for Peace - US 9:00am Mass @ Brookdale, 1786 Union St 2:45pm Rosary - RR 3:30pm Scripture Group - RR 4:00pm NO - FF Sessions - RR 6:30pm Adult Choir - US 6:30pm Four Weeks to a Wonderful Life-RR

WEDNESDAY - 12/11 11:30am Memories & Seniors Christmas Gathering - RR 6:00pm Handbell Choir - US 6:30pm RCIA - RR

THURSDAY - 12/12 10:30am School Christmas Concert 2:00pm Scripture Group - RR 6:00pm Daily Mass - RR

FRIDAY - 12/13 9:00am Daily Mass - RR

SATURDAY - 12/14 9:30am-3pm Fair Trade - US 11:30am Choir & Ensemble - RR 4:30pm Mass - US 5:30pm YM - Tree Trimming

SUNDAY - 12/15 NO - FF/YM Sessions 8:30am Mass - RR 10:00am Mass & Children’s Liturgy - US 11:30am Mass - RR 6:30pm Men’s BB - US

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