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Saturday, October 1 5:00PM Vincenzo B. Commisso req. by The Family

Sunday, October 2 8:30AM Joseph Crupi req. by The Family 11:00AM Frank Jaklitsch req. by St. Vincent’s Staff Anne Carr req. by The Family 6:30PM

COLLECTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 -

In Pew: E-Giving: Total: Regular: $ 6,776.23 $ 1,415.00 $ 8,191.23 Food Pantry: $ 165.00 $ 115.00 $ 280.00 Enhancement: $ 930.00 $ 185.00 $ 1,115.00 Enhancement - Total Amount Pledged: $ 553,275.49 Total Amount Paid: $ 514,730.33 Outstanding: $ 38,545.16

Thank you for your generosity. Your regular financial support of our parish community is essential to our continued viability and vitality.

SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENTS @ ST. VINCENT’S

Save the Dates: October 8/9 – Fall Advocacy Weekend -

Focus on Faithful Citizenship October 15/16 - 3rd Annual “UNDIE SUNDAY” - Bring a donation of new and unopened packages of undergarments for homeless adults and children

Questions? Contact Angela Warner at 489-5408, ext. 114 or socialjustice@stvincentalbany.org OCTOBER - ROSARY MONTH ~ 2017 will be the 100th anniversary of Our Lady’s eighteen appearances to the three children - Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia - of Fatima, Portugal, asking them to pray the Rosary, among other requests. Please join St. Vincent’s Rosary Society in the Chapel on the first Sunday of each month (except for January 8, 2017) after the 8:30AM Mass, and at 10:20AM. We have so much to pray for. SUPPORT GROUP ~ Divorced? Join with others in prayer and shared experience at Detours on the Journey, a support ministry for Catholic men and women who have experienced or are experiencing divorce. The program runs for 10 weeks beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 7- 9pm at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 40 North Main Ave, Albany. This ministry is sponsored by the Office of Lay Ministry Formation. For more information and registration, please contact mary.fay@rcda.org or call 453-6644.

MON Yoga, 6:00PM (C) Youth Night, 6:30PM (PC) Bible Study, 7:00PM (PH) TUES Bible Study, 2:00PM (PH) Choir Rehearsal, 7:30PM (C) WED Bereavement, 7:00PM (Chapel) SAT/SUN Food Pantry Collection SUN Pray the Rosary, 9:30 & 10:20AM (Chapel) Faith Formation/K-5, 9:45AM (PC) Altar Sever Training, 12:00PM (C) Youth Day, 12:15PM (PH) Liturgy, 6:30PM (C)

(C) Church, (G) Grotto, (PC) Parish Center, (PH) Parish Hall, (L) Lounge, (HIS) Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary

Faith Formation for Grades K—5 begins this Sunday, September 25. Classes start at 9:45AM at the Parish Center (984 Madison Ave.) Please contact Beth Carlin with questions at 489-5408 or

5-faithformation@stvincentalbany.org

Next Youth Night Sept. 26 at the Parish Center at 6:30PM. Youth in Grades 6 & up are welcome. Come for faith, friendship and fun! Check us out. Contact Beth at 489-5408 or email youthministry@stvincentalbany.org.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION DATE CHANGE ~ Sunday, October 9that 9:45AM in upper-level of the Parish Hall. Bishop Emeritus Howard Hubbard will reflect on “Faithful Citizenship in an Uncivil and Political Environment”. NEW ALTAR SERVER TRAINING ~ Sunday, October 2 after the 11:00AM Mass in church. Altar servers are needed. Youth in Grades 3 and up are welcome! Please RSVP to Kate Paul, Coordinator for Liturgical Ministries, at 489-5408 or email liturgy@stvincentalbany.org ADULT FAITH FORMATION ~ Bread Making as a Spiritual Activity - Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 9:00AM to 12:30PM in the Parish Hall. Harold and Jeanne Qualters, parishioners and former owners and operators of the Qualters Restaurant, will instruct you in making a loaf of homemade bread while reflecting upon the spirituality of bread making. You will be given a list of items to bring but flour and other ingredients will be provided. You will then take your bread home to bake. Registration begins next weekend after Masses is limited to 25 people. A $20 program fee is asked to benefit our Food Pantry.

Liturgical Ministers for October 1/2: Baker: Pat Marsh Writer: Patrick Maxwell Writer for Oct. 8/9: Lisa Nolan

Saturday, 5:00 pm Presider/Homilist: Fr. Leo O’Brien Adult Acolyte: Marcia Ringelmann Readers: TBD Eucharistic Ministers: Janet Brendli, Deborah Morris, Fred Morris, Dan O’Connell, Anne Tyrrell Liturgical Coordinator: Eleanor Guerin

Sunday, 8:30 am Presider: Fr. Richard Vosko Adult Acolyte: Aggie Leahy Altar Servers: Maria & Julia Bernardino Readers: Jean Stern, Sally Beckman Eucharistic Ministers: Marty Beckman, Joanne Martin, Rich McDevitt, Diane Miller, Lisa Ruud, Jim Ruud Liturgical Coordinator: Chris Savastio Ministers of Hospitality: Deborah Ross, Mary Brummagyn CLW: Andre Castagna Coffee Hour: Jeanne Monteau, Jean Talbot Counters: Tim Farrell, Joanne Martin, Mary Sheridan

Sunday, 11:00 am Presider: Fr. Richard Vosko Adult Acolyte: Al Turo Altar Servers: Madeline Penna, Kalyn Capezza Readers: Laurie Lombardi, Chris Carlin Eucharistic Ministers: Twiggy Collen, Ed Falterman, Ron Jones, Laurie Kirchman, Erin Knoerl, Mary Ann Neimeyer Jeanne Qualters, Don Smith, Jean Viglucci, Paul Zullo Liturgical Coordinator: Ruth Smith Ministers of Hospitality: Carol Turo, Marie Dieffenbach, Joan Marso, Rheuben Bowling CLW: Anne Penna, Elizabeth Martinez Veronica Ministry: Bill Dollard Coffee Hour: Patty Gorman, Judy Joyce Counters: Joann Crupi, Dick Neimeyer, Michelle Herkenham

Sunday, 6:30PM Presider/Homilist: Fr. Chris DeGiovine

MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS

Hospital Visitation: Week of September 25

SPH - Eleanor Guerin / Ruth Smith

AMCH - Jeanne Qualters / Kathy McCoy

Readings for the Week of September 25, 2016

Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7/1 Tm 6:11-16/Lk 16:19-31 Monday: Jb 1:6-22/Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23/Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16/Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/Jn 1:47-51 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5/Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17/Lk 10:17-24 Next Week: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14/ Lk 17:5-10

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY COLLECTION ~ September 24/25. Over 4,000 students receive scholarship aid from this collection. Thank you for your support. FALL BIBLE STUDY PROGRAM ~ Examines “Exodus” and is offered on Mondays at 7PM & Tuesdays at 2PM in the Parish Hall. Dates: Sept. 26/27; Oct. 3/4, 17/18, 24/25; Nov. 7/8, 14/15 & 21/22. Contact Barbara Bailey at barbara.bailey@outlook.com or 518-482-3945. BEREAVEMENT GROUP ~ Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 7PM in the chapel. If you would like to share in a confidential environment, call Sr. Eleanor at 489-5408. The group will meet only if we know to expect you. FALL FOLIAGE FOR SENIORS ~ September 28 - We will leave the church parking lot at 10:30AM for lunch at the Pegasus Diner then explore the City of Catskill. If you would like to join us, call Sr. Eleanor at 489-5408 to let her know if you need transportation or could give others a ride. YOGA CLASSES ~ Mondays from 6-7PM in the church (enter the church from the parking lot, through the side door). Bring your own yoga gear - mat, pillow, strap, etc. Class schedule: Sept. 26; Oct. 3 & 24; Nov. 7, 14 & 28; Dec. 12 & 19. A donation of $5 or more is asked and benefits our Sister Parish in Panama. For more information contact Judi England, Kripalu teacher, at yogajudi@aol.com.

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900 Madison Avenue, Albany, New York 12208 Phone: 518-489-5408 • Fax: 518-489-5474

Web site: stvincentalbany.org Email: secretary@stvincentalbany.org

WELCOME TO OUR PARISH! Parish Life Director: Elizabeth Simcoe

Masses: Saturday - 5:00PM Vigil Sunday - 8:30 & 11:00AM; 6:30PM

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