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Watervliet/Green Island NY
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PARISH
PASTORAL STAFF
Fr Don Rutherford, Sacramental Minister Deacon Al Manzella, Parish Life Director Deacon Mark Leonard
PARISH LIFE CENTER
2416 7th Avenue Watervliet, NY 12189 (518) 273-6020 Fax: (518) 273-3978 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rcpw.weebly.com
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS:
Mon—Thurs: 8:30am—3:30pm Friday—CLOSED
Administrative Assistant Judith Pope: [email protected]
Secretary Mary Beth Knapik
Archivist Thomas Hanley: [email protected]
Facility Manager Matthew Carabis
FAITH FORMATION &
YOUTH MINISTRY CENTER
2425 7th Avenue (518) 328-0427
Coordinator, Sharon Kowalski [email protected] Call for appointment
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday prior to the 4:00pm Mass
Sacrament of Baptism Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements. Baptisms are generally on the 2nd weekend of the month.
Sacrament of Matrimony Couples should make arrangements as soon as the engagement is announced.
Anointing of the Sick The Anointing of the Sick will be administered the first full weekend of each month, immediately after each Mass.
Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday Vigil—4:00PM Sunday—8:30 AM and 11:00 AM
Weekday Schedule Communion Service: Monday and Friday at 9:00 AM Mass: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9:00 AM
Deacon Al’s Corner Happy Father’s Day – On this weekend when we honor our fathers we should pray a spe-
cial “Thank you” to our Father in heaven. And then we ask God, the Father, to bless all our
fathers here on earth, as well as those who have died. God bless all fathers past, present
and future.
Schools Out – Graduations are happening or have occurred already, and students have
moved up to new levels. Congratulations to all our youth who have completed another
year of school, or who have graduated. You probably have had people tell you to enjoy
school and learn as much as you can. These are the “Best years of your life!” During my
teen years I remember being lonely, sad from time to time, and preoccupied with thoughts
about girls! I didn’t make the best use of my time to learn; but I did pray often and I at-
tended Mass every week. I pray all our youth make good use of their time. And I pray
they can enjoy the summer and return to school refreshed and ready to start a new year with
enthusiasm and joy! Have a blessed and safe summer.
Vacation from God – What if God took a vacation? What if the sun stopped shining, or
the flowers and trees stopped growing? What if the birds stopped singing, or the ocean
waves stopped braking on the shore? Can you pray at home? Sure. But you can’t receive
the Eucharist at home. And you are not part of the Faith Community at home. We need to
support one another by giving witness to our faith, and by showing up to Mass each week.
Don’t take a vacation from God.
Invite a Friend – Keep in mind our parish motto “All Are Welcome!” Invite a friend to
join you for Mass. Help them to realize the power of God’s unconditional love for all peo-
ple.
Bishop’s Appeal – Have you made a pledge? Did you get a letter? PLEASE HELP.
Thanks
JUNE 18, 2017
VOCATIONS MINISTRY—On today’s Feast of Corpus Christi, Latin for Body of Christ, we revere the Holy Eucharist as the heart of our Catholic faith. The words of Jesus in to-day’s Gospel of John 6:51-58 remind us that we shall live forever in a loving relationship with Him if we feed on His Bread of Life: I am the living bread that came down from heav-en; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is the flesh for the life of the world.
This special day allows us to quietly reflect on how the sacrament of Holy Eucha-rist empowers us to love and serve others as the Body and flesh of Jesus here on Earth. Let us receive, adore and become Eucharist for others. In the words of Pope Francis, “Let us ask Him then that this Sacrament continue to keep His presence alive in the Church and to shape our community in charity and communion, according to the Father’s heart.”
Let us pray to serve others in our own community through the vocations to which we are called. We pray especially for God’s strength and guidance for all those among us who are called to vocations of the priesthood, religious life, or lay ecclesial ministry, in-cluding ways that we can assist them in fulfilling their callings.
Please sign up to bring the Traveling Chalice to your home as you pray. Instruc-tions are at the Sacred Heart statue at the rear of the Church.
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We invite you to become a member of our parish family. To begin the registration process, please fill out this form and place in the collection basket on Sunday. We will send you a new membership form for registration. Thank you.
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Faith Formation—For All Ages Sharon C. Kowalski, Coordinator of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry [email protected]
Faith Formation Information Please call the Faith Formation office at 328-0427 or contact Sharon at [email protected] for information or questions about our Faith Formation Program.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Please note: CLOW will be on hiatus until September.
Here’s What’s Coming Up in June June 18: Father’s Day June 19: Gathering Disciples and calendar meeting: 6pm in Parish Life Center June 24/25: Feast of Immaculate Heart of Mary after all Masses June 26: Adoration: 9:30am to noon
Social Justice Garden—The city has permitted the use of park land for individuals to garden in raised beds and elevated beds. Call Mike McGlynn, 272-8255 or parish office and leave a message.
Confronting Racism: A Bold New Faith Perspective—The Muslim-Catholic Dialogue Committee presents a public event open to ALL faith communities. Thursday, June 29, 2017, 7—9 pm. Registration at 6:30pm. Macedonia Baptist Church, 16 Wilson Ave., Colonie (formerly Our Lady of Mercy) Panelists: rev Leonard Comithier, Pastor of Macedonia Baptist church; Imam Abdulkadir Elmi, Masjid as-Salam, Albany; James Owens, Black Catholic Apostolate, St Joan of Arc Church, Menands. This event is sponsored by the Commission for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany and the Muslim Community of the Capital District. All are invited to attend.
Rosary Society: Meeting—The next meeting of the Rosary Society will be held on Wednes-day, June 21st at 6:00pm in the Parish Center. Questions, please contact Linda at 209-6446. Rosary Makers—If you are interested in learning how to make rosaries, —please con-tact Audrey O’Hare at 273-4502.
Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, June 24/25
On the weekend of June 24/25, we will celebrate the patroness of our parish with celebrations after all of the Masses. We will need volunteers
from each Mass to pre-pare cheese & crackers,
sweets, fruits and veggies to share and also volunteers to
help serve. Thank you to those who have already volunteered.
Haven’t signed up yet?? We can really use your help. The sign up sheets are in the back of the church.
Thanks for sharing your gifts with all of us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Pray for Us
ARE YOU READY FOR IT?! “SCOOPING” UPDATE!!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28—AT MAC’S... SAVE THE DATE!! Fr Ed will be "scooping" again at Mac's Drive-In ...and you know what that means?! .....IHM gets 10% of the
proceeds on that day and contribute to the Parish at the same time! Try one of their delicious homemade ice creams, frozen yogurts, and/or a fantastic
hamburger, savory hot dogs, or scrumptious home fries and more.
Remember to mark your calendar for June 28th, 5:00pm to 8:00pm at MAC’s Drive-In. Hope to see you there!!
Mary’s Kitchen: Mondays: 3 to 5pm—Many thanks to Bob Beston and members of the ELKS, Knights and AOH for preparing a special spaghetti dinner last Monday for Mary’s Kitchen and Food Pantry guests and for vol-unteers of both ministries. We are so appreciative of their taking time out to share their cooking talents with all of us. Also, we served a record num-ber of meals at Mary’s Kitchen – 92!!. Every Monday, all members of the community are invited – both parishioners and non-parishioners alike, to pick up a take out meal or to en-joy an eat in meal to chat and relax with friends. Don’t feel like cooking? Come join us!! Questions?? Contact Sharon at 328-0427 for more infor-mation.
Social Justice Committee—The next meeting of the Social Justice Committee will be June 21st at 11:00 am in the Parish Center. Climate/Recycling/Environment—RECYCLE.
Please take care of the environment and our Earth. "There is a great need for the introduction of new values in
our society, where bigger is not necessarily better, where slower can be faster and where less can be more" (Gaylord Nelson)
8/20/17
In loving memory of Adam & Katherine Novak
John G Novak & Florence Szpot requested by the Family
In loving memory of James D Langford
requested by Lilia Langford
7/23/17
In Memoriam - 2017
10/22/17
In loving memory of the Edward Brooks Family, Foglia Family
& Monticup Family requested by Rose Brooks & Family
7/2/17
In loving memory of The Barron & Rys Families
requested by the Family
7/30/17
In loving memory of William T, Sr, Julia F
and Robert A Fahr requested by the Family
In loving memory of J. Vince Cocca
requested by his wife and Children
10/8/17
In loving memory of John A O’Brien
requested by the Family 10/15/17
In loving memory of Albert P Morelli,
Donald & Eileen Gallagher Hogan requested by Don & Patti Hogan
12/17/17
In loving memory of John T Sherlock
requested by his wife and Family 9/10/17
In loving memory of Joseph V Germano
requested by the Family 11/12/17
7/2/17
In loving memory of Bryan T Roberts (son)
Raymond & Helen Werner (parents) requested by Judith Pope
Mass Intentions for Week Sat., June 17 4:00pm—Living & deceased members of IHM
Sun., June 18 8:30am 11:00am
11:00am—Living & deceased members of IHM
Mon., June 19 9:00am—COMMUNION SERVICE
Tues., June 20 9:00am—Greg Gingeresky (B’day), req by the family
Wed., June 21 9:00am—Madeline Whaley, req by Eleanor Hack
Thurs., June 22 9:00am—Cynthia & Sarah Roberts, req by the family Ashton Jojo, req by the family
Fri., June 23 9:00am—COMMUNION SERVICE
Sat., June 24 Nicholas Mitchell, Sr (8th Anniv) req by wife, Dorothy & family <argaret Rose Gonsowski, req by Debra & Dennis Kilcullen Norman & Marion Persons, req by Brenda
Sun., June 25 8:30am—Living & deceased members of IHM 11:00am—Marian Baciewicz, req by Baciewicz family Joan Ross, req by Cindy & Gene Cocca Donald Winterbourne, req by the family
MEMORIAL MASS REQUEST
Date opens - available month July weekday Masses Available August weekday Masses Available July 5 month of Sept. Aug. 1 month of Oct. Sept. 5 month of Nov. Oct. 2 month of Dec. Nov. 1 month of Jan.’18 Dec. 1 month of Feb.’18
LIMIT: 3 Masses for 2 month period
per person WEEKDAY MASSES:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9AM Masses are available for
Memorial Masses. We apologize in advance for those times we have to reschedule a weekday Memorial Mass that has been preempt-ed by a funeral liturgy.
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE Weekly Collection (including mail-in)
June 11-12, 2016………….$5840.00 June 10-11, 2017……..….$6424.00
For a copy of the
Special Father’s Day
Listing, you may pick one
up at the back table
in the Church.
Gathering Disciples (Evangelization): June 19—This year, we will be combining our Gathering Disciples meeting with the calendar meeting, beginning at 6pm in the Parish Life Center. We would like a member of each ministry to be present, if possible, so that we are all on the same page when it comes to scheduling events for the parish.
All Father’s Living & Deceased
RCIA and Sacramental Preparation for Adults—Need to receive sacraments –Baptism, Eucharist or Confirmation; for yourself, an older teen or young adult? Some-thing to consider - Do you know that in order to be a godparent for Baptism or a sponsor for Confirmation, you must have received all three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation)???
Whatever your needs may be, we are here to help you make it happen. We are able to work around your schedule and your individual area of need. Want more information?? Contact Sharon at 328-0427 or [email protected].
Laudato Si, Pope Francis: “Yet God, who wishes to work with us and who counts on our cooperation, can also bring good out of the evil we have done.” Gospel according to John:— “Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me and I in him.”
Scripture Study: Gospel of Matthew—Join us June 22 from 6pm to 7pm in the Parish Life Center for a dvd on Chapter 26 of the Gospel of Matthew, The Trial of Christ. For more information, please contact Sharon at 328-0427 or [email protected]
