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HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday Vigil—4:00PM Sunday—8:30AM and 11:00AM
Weekday Schedule Communion Service: Monday and Friday at 9:00 AM
Mass: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9:00 AM
PASTORAL STAFF
Dr. Kathie Sousa Deacon Mark Leonard Fr Don Rutherford Sacramental Minister
PARISH LIFE CENTER
2416 7th Avenue Watervliet, NY 12189 (518) 273-6020/Fax: (518) 273-3978 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rcpw.weebly.com
Office Hours: Mon—Thurs: 8:30am—3:30pm Friday—10:30am—3:30pm
Administrative Assistant Judith Pope: [email protected]
Secretary Mary Beth Knapik
Archivist Thomas Hanley: [email protected]
FAITH FORMATION &
YOUTH MINISTRY CENTER
2425 7th Avenue (518) 328-0427
Coordinator Sharon Kowalski [email protected] Call for appointment
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:30 pm—3:45 pm or by appointment
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 If you are hospital bound, homebound or seriously ill and desire to be anointed, contact the Parish Office. Eucharist can be brought to any parishioner by a Eucharistic Minister.
Our mission at Immaculate Heart of Mary is to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and to praise His name, by being a Christ-centered, welcoming, unified community. Called to holiness,
we celebrate the love of God through prayer and worship, the Eucharist and other sacraments, catechesis, evangelization and service to all. Always His people, we strive
to be good stewards of our time, talent and treasure. HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PARISH Watervliet/Green Island NY
“Why were you looking for me?”
AS A PARENT, I could definitely identify with Mary and Joseph as they frantically looked
for their Son. When my son, Kenny, was about four years old, I couldn’t find him. The
neighbors helped me look all over the neighborhood for him. When I found him, he was qui-
etly digging in the dirt in a corner of the house next door to us. When, in my relief, I hugged
him and kissed him and cried, he said, “Why are you crying, Mommy? I’m just playing here.”
Jesus basically said the same thing. “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know
that I must be in my Father’s house?” Jesus knew He was doing what Jesus should be doing.
Mary and Joseph searched for Jesus much the same way we search for missing children
today. They checked everyone in the caravan (neighborhood), and then retraced their steps
looking for Him where they had been (the walk from school to home), and then found Him in
Jerusalem (the local woods.) Thankfully He was alive and oblivious to their anxiety.
Mary and Joseph searched for Jesus until they found Him. Do we search for Jesus as dili-
gently? Or do we wait until we think He is lost to us before we begin our search?
We can take active steps to find Jesus. Being in the presence of God through prayer and
meditation, being obedient to God’s Will, and loving one another are ways to seek Jesus. And
be assured, we will always find Him. “Why were you looking for me?” can be different for
each of us. We have choices. The main objective should always be to seek Jesus when we
want to be in God’s presence.
Do you seek Jesus as if He were a lost child, or as if He were your car keys?
This week ask yourself, “why am I looking for Jesus?”
Blessings, Kathie
January 1st— Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Holy Day of Obligation: Vigil: Thursday, December 31st—5:00 PM
Friday, January 1st—10:00 AM
“THE LITTLE BLUE BOOK” and “the WORD among us” —Have you
noticed the booklets on the back table in the Church?? Please feel free to pick up your copies for reflective reading during Advent and the Christmas Seasons. Spend some quiet time with the Lord during this busy season.
December 27, 2015 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
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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SOCIAL JUSTICE—Please remember to place your donation for our neighbors in Sprakers, in the box located on the back table of the Church. In the Miracle that is Christmas, the kindness of strangers can turn despair into joy and a renewed sense of hopefulness. Sincere thanks for your generous support of our Christ-mas program!
FAITH FORMATION—For All Ages Sharon C. Kowalski, Coordinator of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry, [email protected]
Upcoming Faith Formation Schedule There will be no AM or PM sessions on Sunday, December 27. Ses-sions will resume at the regular times on January 3
rd.
Pre-k-grade 1 Coffee Hour: January 3 On Sunday, January 3, Grades Pre-k-K and grade 1 will be assisting at the 11AM Mass. They will also be hosting, with the help of their parents and catechists, a “Coffee hour” immediately after Mass in the back of the church. All are invited.
Please join us for a snack, a little conversation and the best little hosts and hostesses around!!
January 10: Family Mass, Parish Christmas Party: Our next Family Mass will be on January 10, 2016, as will our Parish Christmas Party. Check upcoming bulletins for further details.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word There will be no Children’s Liturgy of the Word on December 24 and 27.
Here’s What’s Coming Up in January January 3:Pre-k-gr. 1 Coffee hour, immediately following the 11am Mass. January 10: Parish Christmas Party January 10: Family Mass, 11am
MARY’S KITCHEN: New Time:3 to 5pm Our guests were treated to a Christmas Raffle of Gift certificates on Monday, December 28. Winners will be posted in next week’s bulletin. Many, many thanks to our anonymous donor who really adds a bright note to our guest’s day!!
Mary’s Kitchen is open Mondays from 3 to 5pm. All members of the community are invited—both parishioners and non-parishioners alike—to pick up a take out meal during those times. Questions about Mary’s Kitchen? Contact Sharon at 328-0427 for more information.
PLEASE NOTICE PARISH OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY: DECEMBER 28, 29 & 30 … OPEN 8:30AM TO 3:00PM
THURSDAY, dECEMBER 31 AND FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 ... CLOSED
ROSARY SOCIETY—The Rosary Society would like to wish all of the members of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish a Happy New Year!!!! Our next meeting will be held January 6th at 6:00 pm.
A Reminder: All Lectors are urged to pick up their ‘Workbook for Lectors’ in the vesting sacristy off the hallway in the church if you haven’t already done so. Please list your name on the sheet that is near the books. Thank you.
SCRIPTURE STUDY: Exodus 24-31, 35-39—Please note: there will be no Scripture on Thursday, December 24, De-
cember 31 and January 7. Sessions will resume on January14, 2016. God instructs Moses in the building of the Tabernacle, in which He will make His presence dwell. The Tabernacle will move from place to place with Israel, allowing them to take the experience of Sinai with them.
You are invited to join us on Thursdays in 2016, between 6 to 7:30PM, at the Faith Formation and Ministry Center (2425-7th Avenue). For questions or for more information, please contact Sharon at 328-0427 or [email protected].
RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults—Do you have questions about the Catholic faith? Is becoming a Catholic
something you’ve thought about, but never actively pursued the “How can I do this”? Have you been Baptized or made your First Communion, but still need to complete the sacramental process? Are other family members Catholic and you would like to be able to share fully with them in worship?
If you would like more information, contact Sharon at 328-0427.
CHURCH SECRETARY/PART TIME: Looking for a people-
person who will answer phones, post data in Church Office system, and interview and assist clients for Food Pantry. Hours are Mon. thru Fri. 9am-12pm. Please contact Kathie for interview at 518 522-2668.
IHM PRAYER TREE MINISTRY—If you have someone you would like prayed for: increased health, speedy recovery from surgery or ill-ness, safe travel; contact Brenda at 271-6184.
In loving memory of
John A O’Brien requested by the Family
10/16/16
In loving memory of
James D Langford requested by
Lilia Langford & Christine Callahan 6/12/16
Memorials for 2015-16
1/3/16
In loving memory of
Bryan T Roberts (son)
Raymond & Helen Werner (parents) requested by Judith Pope
4/24/16
In loving memory of the Edward Brooks Family,
Foglia Family & Monticup Family
requested by Rose Brooks & Family
1/3/16
In loving memory of
The Barron & Rys Families requested by the Family
In loving memory of
Joseph V Germano requested by the Family
4/17/16 2/28/16
In loving memory of
Genevieve M Dyer requested by her beloved husband
Bill, Children & Grandchildren
1/31/16
In loving memory of
William T Fahr, Sr & Julia F Fahr requested by the Family
In loving memory of
Dr. Richard P Crinigan, Jr requested by his wife, Patricia
and Children 4/24/16
Mass Intentions for Dec 28-Jan 3 Mon., Dec 28 9:00am—COMMUNION SERVICE
Tues., Dec 29 MASS 9:00am—The Chamberlain family, req by a parishioner
Wed., Dec 30 MASS 9:00am—Louise Kelly (1st Anniv), req by Anne Dembrosky
THURS., DEC 31 HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
5:00pm—LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS OF
IHM PARISH
FRI., JAN 1, 2016 SOLEMNITY OF MARY
10:00am—Helen L Werner, req by her daughters
Sat., Jan 2 4:00pm—George Lettko (27th Anniv), req by the family Randy Fitch, req by the Fahr family David Crowley, Sr, req by Mary Crowley
Sun., Jan 3 8:30am—Bertha Bariteau, req by Lucille Lacosse & family
11:00am—Helen Cody & Genevieve Neary, req by David & Maureen McMahon
December 27th—The Holy Family
Today's Gospel gives a hint
that the life of the Holy
Family was not always the
perfect example we might imagine. Tri-
als and struggles were a part of their life
too. As the Gospel story relates today,
Jesus basically skipped out on Mary and
Joseph, not an unusual practice for an
adolescent. But also not the kind of thing
we would typically associate with a well-
behaved teenager. In other words, the
Holy Family is exhibiting the traits and
behaviors that are part of the dynamic of
ordinary family life.
And that is good! It serves as a reminder
to all of us that their example is that of a
family not so different from our own. On
this feast the church lifts up the Holy
Family for us to imitate. The prayer for
the day asks God to help us be like them
"in practicing the virtues of family life
and in the bonds of charity." No matter
the structure of our family household, we
are called to put into practice the eternal
love of God, first revealed in the mystery
of the family of the Trinity, and then
lived out concretely in human life in the
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
It is the bond of charity that holds any
family together, a love that penetrates
deep into our souls and abides in our
hearts no matter the joys or sorrows that
life brings. ©2012 Liturgical Publications Inc
When Doing Your
Estate Remember Your
Parish
PRESENTING THE
GIFTS AT MASS
Any parishioner who has a Mass intention at a specific Mass; when you come to church, please notify one of the ushers that you would like to bring up the Eucharistic Gifts for that Mass. They will be happy to assist you.
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Weekly Collection (including mail-in)
Dec 13-14, 2014…….…$7371.00 Dec 12-13, 2015…….…$7783.00
IHM Website: What’s Happening?? Have you been on the IHM website www.rcpw.weebly.com lately? If you for-got to pick up a bulletin last week, you can find it on the website, as well as Mass times, information on Faith For-mation, Reconciliation, contact infor-mation for the staff and parish offices and even some suggested sites for daily prayer and other organizations. Check it out and see for yourself!!
