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Mass Intentions
Saturday, October 8 5:00PM Deceased Members of VI Class of 1966
Sunday, October 9 8:30AM Marilyn Keller req. by James Keller Thomas Harmon req. by The Zullo Family 11:00AM Margaret “Peg” Brooks req. by Melissa & Tom Capezza Timothy Houle req. by Sister Joyce Houle 6:30PM
COLLECTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 -
In Pew: E-Giving: Total: Regular: $ 6,082.50 $ 1,225.00 $ 7,307.50 Food Pantry: $ 260.00 $ 95.00 $ 355.00 Catholic Univ. $ 685.00 $ 30.00 $ 715.00 Evangelist: $18.00 $ 18.00 Enhancement: $ 870.00 $ 232.00 $ 1,102.00 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.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION DATE CHANGE ~ Please join us when Bishop Emeritus Howard Hubbard will reflect on “Faithful Citizenship in an uncivil and political environment” - next Sunday, October 9th (instead of October 16th) at 9:45AM in upper-level of the Parish Hall. Our faith calls us to a focus on the dignity of every person, the pursuit of the common good and protection of the weak and vulnerable. NEW ALTAR SERVER TRAINING ~ today, October 2 after the 11:00AM Mass in church. Altar servers are needed. Youth in Grades 3 and up are welcome! 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 [email protected] OCTOBER - ROSARY MONTH ~ Please join St. Vincent’s Rosary Society in the Chapel on the this Sunday after the 8:30AM Mass, and at 10:20AM to pray the rosary.
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) SUN (No Faith Formation Sessions) Adult Faith Formation, 9:45AM (PH) Liturgy, 6:30PM (C)
(C) Church, (G) Grotto, (PC) Parish Center, (PH) Parish Hall, (L) Lounge, (HIS) Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary
Faith Formation Sessions - 9:45AM at the Parish Center (984 Madison Ave.) There will be no Faith Formation K-5 classes on Oct. 9. We will resume classes on October 16. Have a great weekend!
October Sessions: 10/2, 10/16, 10/23 & 10/30
Next Youth Night is next Monday, October 10 at 6:30PM in the Parish Center for all teens grades 6-12. Please note we will be postponing the fall lock-in for to a fall fun night. We will be planning next Monday. Hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Beth Carlin at 489-5408, ext. 103, or email [email protected].
FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
The Only Approved Catholic Voter Guide It has come to our attention that several organizations are sending out “Catholic” voter surveys that are confusing because they appear to be Church-approved. This is not the case.
The only official Catholic voter guide, approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, is Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. In addition, Catholics in New York can also rely on the New York State Catholic Conference’s Guidelines for Political Activity. Any
other surveys, guides or voter mailings should be considered partisan and/or promotional and not reflective of the fullness of the Church’s teaching on various social issues. For more information, visit: www.usccb.org/faithfulcitizenship and www.nyscatholic.org.
BLESSING BAGS ~ During the summer months, Blessing Bags were assembled by our youth to be given to those in need. Perhaps you might like to keep 1 or 2 in your car. Please feel free to take and distribute to people you find in need. The Blessing Bags are in a red bin, in the church office located near the elevator. ADULT FAITH FORMATION - “Embracing an Alternative Orthodoxy - Fr. Richard Rohr on the Legacy of St. Francis” - a lecture series scheduled for Oct. 30; Nov. 13 & 27 at 9:45AM in Meeting Room 1. Topics central to Franciscan theology and practice covered this fall are: Atonement Theory, Eco-Spirituality, and the Christ Who Existed Before Christianity. Participants can purchase the workbook for the series on the Internet or at the Book House in Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany. The remaining topics in the lecture series will be scheduled for early 2017. For questions, please contact Dave Rowell at 729-4550 or email [email protected]
CONSECRATION TO DIVINE MERCY
Consecration to Divine Mercy is a spiritual exercise through which we receive graces to strengthen our Catholic spirituality and our ability to serve Jesus and His Church. When we participate in Divine Mercy Consecration exercises, we strive to entrust ourselves completely to Christ’s Merciful Love and further enable the Holy Spirit to perform great works of Mercy through us. The graces strengthen our courage to entrust ourselves completely to God so He can change our lives and use us as a ray of His Merciful Love from His Heart to others. During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Bishop Ed is inviting everyone is the Diocese to join him in a 33-day preparation period, beginning Tuesday, October 11, 2016, Feast of Pope St. John XXIII, and culminating with the Consecration to Divine Mercy at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany, on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 5:00 PM. To aid us in preparing for the Consecration, Bishop Ed has chosen to use the book 33 Day to Merciful Love, by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, which includes the help of St. Therese of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church. The daily reading takes only 3-5 minutes and then is pondered during the rest of one’s day. The 33-day preparation can be done alone or in a group. The book is available at a variety of locations.
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RESIDENTS ENCOUNTER CHRIST
Palanca Letters & Cards Needed!
This is the season for REC Retreats (Residents Encounter Christ) in several correctional facilities in the Albany Diocese: Hale Creek, Great Meadow, Washington and Coxsackie. I am writing to ask for your prayers for all the participants and to also to request "Palanca" letters/cards for the residents. Palanca can be expressed in several ways:
♦ Prayers: a gift of spiritual support
Sacrifices: giving up or doing something you wouldn't normally do (fasting or doing that extra little thing).
♦ Works of Mercy: supporting someone in their time of need - reaching out to a brother or sister in Christ. This is expressed best in Matthew 25:40 when He said ‘The King will reply “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for Me.”
We are expecting about 60 Residents to participate at Coxsackie and 40-50 at the other Correctional Facilities. Thus we will need as many Palanca letters, prayers of encouragement and love from each of you to distribute among the residents. We understand that writing so many individual notes can be burdensome. Feel free to print them and make copies, but it is important that each one have an original signature. Please do not put a date on the letters. The following are suggested guidelines for REC Palanca: 1. Address your Palanca to "Dear Brother in Christ"; 2. Share your feelings and concern for your brother; 3. Include your prayer intention and /or sacrifices you will be doing for the residents; 4. Close the letter or card by signing your First name only There is more information and some examples of Palanca letters that you may refer to on the following website: http://www.cornerstonealumni.com/Retreat/Palanca.htm For several of the inmates who are fluent in Spanish, English is a second language. If it is possible for you to prepare about half of your letters in Spanish and half in English, that would be fantastic. If that is not possible, any effort is very well appreciated. Sorry that time is so short notice but any response is gratefully accepted. I will be happy to pick up any Palanca that are brought to church. You can leave them in the office that is near the elevator. Please contact Marggie Skinner at 489-5311 with questions.
Liturgical Ministers for October 8/9: Baker: Isabella Ruud Writer: Lisa Nolan Writer for Oct. 15/16: Shylah Addante
Saturday, 5:00 pm Presider/Homilist: Fr. Leo O’Brien Adult Acolyte: Mary Morris Readers: Rich DeGrijze, TBD Eucharistic Ministers: Nancy DiBlasi, Johanne Floser, Eileen Larrabee, Michael Pastore, 1 Needed Liturgical Coordinator: Barbara Bailey
Sunday, 8:30 am Presider: Fr. Richard Vosko Adult Acolyte: Steve Oill Altar Servers: Carmello & Melva Bernardino Readers: Kathleen Chant, Elizabeth Simcoe Eucharistic Ministers: Joseph DiCarlo, Karen Drotar, Kathy Kelly, Thomas Masawi, Jim Ruud, Maryanne Tuite Liturgical Coordinator: Mary Anne Young Ministers of Hospitality: Tom Tuller, Mary Blais CLW: Tamara Gatchell Coffee Hour: Ivette Alfonso, Andre Castagna Counters: Kate Holodak, Brenda McAteer, 1 Needed
Sunday, 11:00 am Presider: Fr. Richard Vosko Adult Acolyte: Jim Schwab Altar Servers: Tia Jones, Victoria Penman Readers: Jennifer Richard-Morrow, Susan Shipherd Eucharistic Ministers: Kendall Aufmuth, JoAnn Bennett Katherine Bollin, Beth Carlin, Janice Kehn, Elizabeth Martinez, Beth Lacey, Julie Sullivan, Al Turo, Bob Ward Liturgical Coordinator: Susan Lundberg Ministers of Hospitality: Dave LaFleur, Kathleen Hidalgo, 2 Needed CLW: Meg McCarthy, Beth McCarthy Veronica Ministry: Rosa Veltman Coffee Hour: Darrin Conroy, Maria Guyette Counters: Katherine Bollin, Joann Crupi, Ray Pitlyk Sunday, 6:30PM Presider/Homilist: Fr. Randy Patterson
MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS
Hospital Visitation: Week of October 2
SPH - Marty Beckman / Mary Jane Botticelli
AMCH - Eleanor Guerin / Jeanne Qualters
Readings for the Week October 2, 2016
Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14/ Lk 17:5-10 Monday: Gal 1:6-12/Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24/Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14/Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Gal 3:1-5/Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Gal 3:7-14/Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Gal 3:22-29/Lk 11:27-28 Next Week: 2 Kgs 5:14-17/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19
FALL BIBLE STUDY PROGRAM ~ Examines “Exodus” and is offered on Mondays at 7PM & Tuesdays at 2PM in the Parish Hall. Dates: Oct. 3/4, 17/18, 24/25; Nov. 7/8, 14/15 & 21/22. Contact Barbara Bailey at [email protected] or 518-482-3945. 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: Oct. 3 & 24; Nov. 7, 14 & 28; Dec. 12 & 19, 2016. A donation of $5 or more is asked and benefits our Sister Parish in Panama. For more information contact Judi England, Kripalu teacher, at [email protected]. 2016 BISHOP’S APPEAL UPDATE ~ It’s still not too late to donate to this year’s Bishop Appeal! To date, $97,217 has been collected in pledges and gifts. We are asking for your help with the balance of $11,392 that is needed to meet our diocesan assessment. PLEASE NOTE ~ Parish offices & the Food Pantry will be closed on Monday, Oct. 10, for Columbus Day. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT: • Understanding Medicare Open Enrollment and the
Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Program - Health and drug plans for seniors covered by Medicare can change each year including costs, benefits, providers & pharmacy networks. During the Open Enrollment Period (Oct. 15 to Dec. 7) individuals may change their Medicare health & prescription plans for the coming year. Albany Guardian Society, in partnership with the Capital District Senior Issues Forum, invites you to a community forum on Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at the Carondelet Hospitality Center, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Rd, Latham from 9AM to 12PM. Registration begins at 8:30. Eric Hausman, a Medicare education consultant, will provide an overview of the Medicare program & EPIC. After the presentation, coordinators from Albany, Rensselear & Schenectady counties will be available to schedule individual counseling sessions. There is no charge to attend but registration is required by Oct. 1 by calling 518-269-3976 or email [email protected]
“We are a community committed to Jesus Christ, nourished at Eucharist
and dedicated to justice.”
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 P.M. Vigil Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 A.M.; 6:30 P.M.
PARISH CENTER 984 Madison Avenue
FOOD PANTRY Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:30-2:30 PM ~ (518) 694-3153
PRESCHOOL (518) 482-5346 www.stvincentspreschool.com OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday, 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
EMAIL [email protected]
FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/stvincentalbany
PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE FOR:
♦ Pastoral Care - Visits to homebound parishioners, hospital patients or nursing home residents.
♦ Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults - Membership in the Roman Catholic Church.
♦ Infant Baptism - Celebrated monthly (except during Lent)
♦ Reconciliation - By appointment or 4:45PM Saturdays
♦ Matrimony - At least 6 months prior to your hoped for date.
♦ Bereavement Ministry - is available through the parish office. Please call and ask for Sr. Eleanor Guerin.
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Church of Saint Vincent De Paul
900 MADISON AVENUE ALBANY, NEW YORK 12208
WEBSITE www.stvincentalbany.org
PHONE (518) 489-5408 FAX (518) 489-5474
PASTORAL TEAM:
Parish Life Director Elizabeth Simcoe Sacramental Ministers Reverend Leo P. O'Brien [email protected] (518) 640-9582 Reverend Richard Vosko [email protected] Father Vosko’s Homily Blog: http://richardsvosko.wordpress.com
Faith Formation Beth Carlin [email protected]
Youth Ministry Beth Carlin [email protected]
Food Pantry & Angela Warner Peace & Justice [email protected]
Liturgical Ministries Kate Paul [email protected]
Music & Liturgy Marie Bernadett [email protected]
Senior Ministry and Sr. Eleanor Guerin, RSM Pastoral Outreach [email protected]
Bookkeeper Veronica Schmidt-Henzler [email protected]
Maintenance Dan Lappies [email protected]
Parish Secretary Frances Sims [email protected]
ST. VINCENT'S PRESCHOOL: Director Eileen Jaklitsch [email protected]
PARISH TRUSTEES: Al Turo [email protected]; 869-2059 Diana Bangert-Drowns [email protected]; 482-4604
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Website: www.strose.edu/officesandresources/spiritual_life
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