WE PRAY

Our response to the Hebrew Scriptures is Psalm 100: “We are God’s People, the Flock of the Lord.” We sing that we are all of God forever. Our “Alleluia” reminds us that the Word has been among us since the dawn of Creation: “Before the sun burned bright or rivers flowed, I called you each by name to share my home. No longer be afraid; I am your God. My love will never end, Alleluia.” The Eternal Word is enfleshed in Jesus...and in us! We come to the Lord’s Table and we echo St. Paul’s acclamation of faith: “When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.” Our Eucharist moves us to embrace the Cross of our world...in union with Christ...to be transformed into Sacred Love, for our people today.

Immaculate Conception Parish IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH

ST. MARY’S ACADEMY

ST. MARY’S CEMETERY

Bishop of Albany Diocese:

Edward Scharfenberger

Bishop Emeritus: Howard Hubbard

Our Parish Office & Mailing Address

67 Main Street

Hoosick Falls, NY 12090

Phone: 518-686-5064

E-Mail: immconcept@roadrunner.com

Office Hours: Monday—Friday 10 AM to 4 PM

Website: www. icchoosickfalls.com

Pastor: Fr. Tom Zelker tomzelker@gmail.com

Office Secretary: Tina Becker

Immaculate Conception Mass Schedule Saturday at 4 PM & Sunday at 9 AM Reconciliation: Saturday at 3 PM

Trustees: Elizabeth Ferrannini & Ed Gorman

Finance Council: Krissy Fauler Pastoral Council Members

Virginia Cuddihy, Mike Brewster, Jerry D’Acchille, Rick Ferrannini,

Karen Kaufman, JoAnn Shea and the two Trustees Music Ministry: Richard Cherry

Worship & Environment: Marie Slattery

LITURGY SCHEDULE

Saturday, October 15 4 PM Mass John Hyde

Sunday, October 16

9 AM Mass Terri Galvin

David Cuddihy

Monday, October 17 12 Noon Mass.

Stanley Remancus

Wednesday, October 19 8:30 AM Mass

St. Patrick’s Church

Friday, October 21 12 Noon Mass

“For Children Everywhere”

Saturday, October 22 4 PM Mass Rita Nowak Tony Brandi

Jerry Harrington

Sunday, October 23 9 AM Mass

Marie and Raymond Roberts

29th Sunday in ordinary time October 16, 2016

SANCTUARY LAMP 10/16/16-10/22/16

In honor of the Risen Christ we remember:

Terri Galvin

Immaculate Conception Prayer

All praise to you Creating God for the gift of your Word who resounds deep within us all. At the very be-

ginning, you spoke and chaos gave birth to all that lives and breathes. In the fullness of time, your Word

became flesh in the womb of Mary, the image of your church. Your Word called the first disciples of Jesus

to holiness of heart, unity in service, and selflessness in love. We thank you for all the women and men,

enthused with faith, who built a home for us in Hoosick Falls. And now, we ask you for Holy Wisdom as

we seek to rebuild our community on the foundation of Christ. With Mary, and all the Saints, we are a

sacrament of hope. May we be so for ages to come. Amen.

THE CHURCH’S ONE FOUNDATION JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD

On, October 3rd, representatives of our parish met with Roslyn Webber, the Construction Project Coor-

dinator for the Albany Diocese. She and the Architecture and Building Commission of our Diocese are

immersed in our parish plans and priorities for our church. Please remember the chimney, roof,

gutters, and side walk drainage need work immediately. People are already emerging to assist in plans,

finances, and community involvement. If you can help...and we need you!...please see Fr. Tom Zelker

as soon as possible.

HOLY DOORS Our Church is open 24 hours a day for prayer, meditation, adoration, and walking. When we enter the Holy Doors of our church, we remember our own holiness as we come into this sacred space. When we leave we become an even more loving, merciful, and beautiful blessing for our world.

Please bring any type of oatmeal to our donation box in church.

There is always a need for old bags to be reused. Food Pantry Volunteers …

We are looking for volunteers at the Food Pantry to help. If you are interested, please call Dianne Hosterman at 686-5310.

FOOD PANTRY DELIVERIES

We need your help bringing food donations from our Church to the Food Pantry on Monday’s at 9:45 AM,

Wednesday’s at 6:15 PM, and Friday’s at 9:45 AM. If you can help out regularly, on any of those days,

please call our office. Thanks to Mary Remancus for her years of service in this ministry.

Thank you to all who baked for “Easy as Pie”.

Over $800.00 was made to support our food pantry.

Wednesday, November 2nd

Mass at 12 noon; Evening Prayer at 6 PM

During which we remember and honor our faithful departed. Invitations are being mailed to the families

of those loved ones who died this year. If you would like to remember someone else who passed away

this last year, please call our office. All Souls offerings will be used to help the living through the American

Cancer Society, the Nature Conservancy, Bennington Homeless Shelter, and St. Mary’s Academy. We pray

that the Love of Jesus, Crucified and Risen, bless us all.

ST. MARY’S ACADEMY 4 PARSONS AVENUE, HOOSICK FALLS, NY

PHONE: (518) 686-4314, FAX: (518) 686-5957 Mr. Michael Piatek, Principal, Mrs. Amanda Goyer, Assistant Principal,

Mrs. Mary Beth Smith, Secretary St. Mary's Academy is the parish school of the Immaculate Conception Faith Community. Founded in 1891, St. Mary's Academy

provides education for students beginning in Pre-Kindergarten and continuing through Grade 8.

Dear Friends of SMA,

Thank you to all who supported our Cow Plop and Car Show this past Sunday. Once again it was a very successful event. Many thanks to Katie Shafer who was our Chairperson this year, she did a remarkable job. Our Cow Plop winner was Dave Kwasniak of Hoosick Falls, whose grandson, Carson Luke, attends SMA. Our judges for the Cow Plop were Mr. Piatek, our Principal, and Sophie Hayes, Grade 3 SMA, who sold the most deeds to win this illustrious role!

We are collecting BOX TOPS for education & our first submission is by the end of the month. If you would like to donate your Box Tops for Education please drop off at school or the Rectory by Friday, October 28th.

The SMA Phone-a-Thon will be held October 25 & 26 (Tuesday & Wednesday) if you don't want to miss our call, and want to donate early there are forms on the table in back of church for your conven-ience. New this year you have the ability to donate via Pay Pal, Debit and Credit Card, go to smahf.org and just click on donation and follow the prompts.

Our Holiday Cabaret is scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd. More info will follow in upcoming bulletins.

Thank you for all you do for SMA!

Michael Piatek and Amanda Goyer

Next Class October 23, 2016

All Classes Grades K - 9th meet at St. Mary’s Academy on Sunday morn-ings from 10:15 - 11:30 AM. Grades 10 and up meet in the St. Joseph’s Room downstairs in the church from 10:15 - 11:25 AM. If you have any questions, please contact Deb Kapron Grades K-6 @205-5014 or Deb Mahar Grades 7-12 @ 686-1692.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKY SUB-BASEMENT

Saturday, October 29th

6:00 PM ICC Hall

An eerie evening through the old under cellar of our Church. Helped by

SMA 8th graders through underground passages, those who survive the

thrill will then enjoy pizza and wings in the St. Joseph’s Room while

watching the 1958 Sci-fi movie “The Blob” starring Steve McQueen in

his Hollywood debut or the 1988 remake starring heart-throb Kevin

Dillon. All 7th - 12th graders are invited. Masks are optional; screams

are required.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Families and couples were honored October 2nd at the Diocesan Mar-

riage Jubilee held at our Cathedral. Celebrated from our parish are:

George and Karen Kaufmann, married 25 years; Charles and Marilyn Leeseman, married 61 years;

Armand and Margaret Rousseau, married 61 years; and

Raymond and Adelia St. Hilaire, married 71 years! May God’s faithful love abound in us always.

New Horizons of Faith: Beatitudes of Christian Living

VOTE!

Read about the fullness of Catholic Wisdom regarding social issues:

“Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” at www.usccb.org/

faithfulcitizenship or Guidelines for Political Activity at

www.nyscatholic.org what a privilege to vote; what a responsibility;

what a freedom.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016 remember

We ask for your prayers for the following:

Luke Hoag, Butch LaFlamme, Bea Peterson, Patricia Cherry, Amy Kalb, Leonard Austin, Marcy Camanzo, Margaret Sinacore, Shirley Fayed, Jennie Hogan, Kim Houghton, Adelia St. Hilaire, Edward Maleady, Neill Waytkus, Cathy Diehl, Linda Hindman, Patsy Sheffer, Jackie East-man, Cheryl Kresky, Deanna Aldrich, Briann Dimaggio, Penny Quiles, Holly Rosenberg, Barbara Zelker McDonald, George Kaukus, Frannie Davendonis, Ruby Carver, Danny Merrill, and Gayle Magisano. Those who have been on the list for quite some time will still be prayed for, but will not appear in the bulletin. If you are in need of prayer for your-self or someone you know, please call: Margaret O’Malley at 686-7835.

We would like to thank everyone who made the BEAUTIFUL baskets for

basket bingo. Again, we had so many baskets that a few of them had to

be used as door prizes.

This event would not be such a success, and an evening of fun, if it

were not for the basket makers, the people who gave up their evening

to volunteer to work at the event, Bob and his GREAT kitchen crew, and

Ben who always does such a great job as our bingo caller. Also, a HUGE

thanks to ALL the businesses who donated money and gift cards. And

to anyone we may have forgotten. After all expenses we made

$5,600.00. THANK YOU!

Ellen and Karen

Basket Bingo workers and players..Thanks!

YOU COUNT

Every October our Diocese keeps record of active participation at Eu-

charist for every Mass in every church in our Albany Diocese. Everyone

counts...you are needed to be engaged ever more fully in song, prayer,

joyful expressions, and fervent faith. In Christ you make a difference.

A TASTE OF ITALY in Hoosick Falls

Cooking Class, wine tasting, and dinner

with Chef Jerry D’Achille.

Monday, November 7th - 6:00 PM in our Church Hall

Bring an eggplant and peeler.

Sign up at our office asap!

Autumn Diocesan Gathering

A Jubilee Day for Disciples of Mercy

Mark October 22nd on your calendar and plan to attend the annual Autumn Diocesan Gathering at LaSalle Institute, North Greenbush/Troy. It is a day for every Catholic and every parish minister! Gather with Bishop Scharfenberger and hundreds of brothers and sisters from throughout the diocese to pray, learn, and be nourished in faith. Br. F. Edward Coughlin, OFM, president of Siena College, will offer the key-note address followed by an array of workshops, exhibits, and a new Parish Ministry Expo where you will discover best practices from other parishes! Register and pay online at www.autumngathering.org or see the September 15th issue of The Evangelist.

A Sampling of our Workshops:

The Family – Where Mercy Begins, Bishop Scharfenberger

Local Heroes of Mercy , Bishop Emeritus Hubbard

Finding Balance – Physical-Spiritual Wellness for Disciples of Mer-cy,

Mrs. Elizabeth Craig, RN

Pope Francis’s Amoris Laetitia – On Love in the Family, Dr. Peter Avvento

Mercy in Sacred Scripture, Rev. Dr. Anthony Barratt

Practical Advice for Living the Works of Mercy in your Parish, Mrs. Dorothy Sokol

Praying & Living Mercy with St. Ignatius of Loyola, Deacon Gary Riggi

Communicating Mercy – Social Media Essentials for Disciples To-day, Mrs. Mary DeTurris Poust

And More……!

Immaculate Conception Parish

October 15 & 16, 2016

This Week: October 15 & 16, 2016 Lay Ministers: Team 3 Counters: Linda Bennett & Bob Medvetz Next Week: October 22 & 23, 2016 Lay Ministers: Team 4 Counters: Judy Flynn, Peg Bakaitis, & Jerry McAuliffe (It is your responsibility to find a substitute if you are unable to serve.)

Advertiser of the Week … We would like to thank

DeTraglia’s Construction Excavation · Trucking · Demoltion

Renovation · Landscaping · Stone Walls Patios · Ponds · Septic System

Drainage Systems · Brick & Chimney

Michael (518) 376-2165 Brett (518) 590-1439

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEET

EVERY 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY AT 7PM IN THE ST. JOSEPH’S ROOM IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

CHURCH HALL. ANY MAN IS WELCOME TO JOIN!

Holy Communion...Please be sure to let one of the greeters know if you are unable to approach the altar. The usher will then make ar-rangements for Communion to be brought to your pew.

YOUR SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS & ATTENDANCE

YOUR SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS October 8 & 9:

Offertory………………………..……$3,479.50

SMA …………………….….…….…...… $34.00

Faith Formation …………………….$274.00

Candles………………………..…….…….$55.55

Total: $ 3,843.05

ATTENDANCE October 8 & 9:

4 PM……...178 9 AM…….128

Total: 306

Basket Bingo …………………………$5,600.00

LOW GLUTEN HOSTS We have low gluten hosts for anyone affected by Celiac disease. Call our office for your hosts. 686-5064.

Bulletin Submission Guidelines … The Bulletin deadline for new submissions is noon on Tuesday. Send submissions to: immconcept@roadrunner.com along with your name and phone number.

DIVINE MERCY Every Friday at 3:00 PM in our church we gather to pray the Divine Mercy Novena. All are welcome.