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Parish of Mater Christi
40 Hopewell Street, Albany, NY 12208 � (518) 489-3204 � [email protected]
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil 4:00pm � �Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am, 11:30am
Mon.-Fri. 8:15am; Wednesday 8:15am & 5:30pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00pm or by appointment
parishes.rcda.org/MaterChristi/ Parish of Mater Christi @materchristalb materchristialb
Pastor: Very Rev. James A. Ebert Parochial Vicar: Rev. Kyle M. Eads
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OUR LADY OF LOURDES (FEBRUARY 11): On December
8, 1854, Pope Pius IX proclaimed the dogma of the Immaculate
Conception in the apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus. A little
more than three years later, on February 11, 1858, a young lady
appeared to Bernadette Soubirous. This began a series of vi-
sions. During the apparition on March 25, the lady identified her-
self with the words: “I am the Immaculate Conception.”
Bernadette was a sickly child of poor parents. Their practice of
the Catholic faith was scarcely more than lukewarm. Bernadette
could pray the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Creed. She also
knew the prayer of the Miraculous Medal: “O Mary conceived
without sin.”
During interrogations Bernadette gave an account of what she
saw. It was “something white in the shape of a girl.” She used the
word aquero, a dialect term meaning “this thing.” It was “a pretty
young girl with a rosary over her arm.” Her white robe was encir-
cled by a blue girdle. She wore a white veil. There was a yellow
rose on each foot. A rosary was in her hand. The humble virgin
appeared to a humble girl and treated her with dignity.
Through that humble girl, Mary revitalized and continues to revi-
talize the faith of millions of people. People began to flock to
Lourdes from other parts of France and from all over the world. In
1862 Church authorities confirmed the authenticity of the appari-
tions and authorized the cult of Our Lady of Lourdes for the dio-
cese. The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes became worldwide in
1907.
FEBRUARY 9, 2020 � FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
INCLEMENT WEATHER & DAILY MASS: Please be
advised whenever Mater Christi School is closed or delayed
due to snow and ice the 8:15am Daily Mass will also be
cancelled for that day.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: The next two
meetings of the Mater Christi spousal support group will be held
on Wednesday, February 12th, at 6:00pm and Wednesday,
February 26th, at 6:00pm in the parish center. Questions? Call
Mary Sgambellone at 518-439-0915.
SACRIFICIAL OFFERING
WEEKEND OF JANUARY 18-19
OTHER COLLECTIONS
FAMILY PROMISE NEEDS HELP! Mater Christi Family
Promise will be hosting homeless families during the week of
February 16th. We are in need of volunteers on Sunday,
February 16th immediately following 10:00 am mass to help set
up living space for these families in our Parish Center. This will
involve moving furniture from the rectory basement to the
Parish Center and moving bins of supplies from the parish
office basement to the Parish Center. We will also be in need
of volunteers on Sunday, February 23rd immediately following
10:00 am mass for break down (i.e. moving furniture back to
the rectory and supplies back to the parish office). Students in
need of service hours are welcome. If you are willing and able,
please meet at the Parish Center immediately following 10:00
am mass on February 16th and/or February 23rd. Thank you!��
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WEDNESDAY EVENING MASS: Join us in celebrating Mass
every Wednesday evening at 5:30pm in the church.
Regular Offertory� $12,495.50�
Loose Offertory� $1,926.00�
Ordinary Collection Online� $2,651.25�
Total Ordinary Collections� $17,072.75�
Evangelist� $48.00�
Food Pantry� $59.00�
Solemnity of Mary� $10.00�
REST IN PEACE
Please remember in your prayers the souls of George Preston
and Mary Lou Pabst who passed away recently
Prayers for Peace
Movie Night!
During Catholic Schools Week our 8th Graders were
teachers for the day!
MISSION STATEMENT�
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Mater Christi School��a Catholic Community��guided by the teach-
ings of Jesus,�is dedicated to the development of Spirituality, Commu-
nity and Scholarship.�We seek to enhance each child’s God-given
gifts��So that they may use those talents�
for service to God and others. �
CATHOLIC CHARITIES SPOTLIGHT: Winter can be a chal-
lenge for families trying to make ends meet. Through Catholic
Charities Emergency Assistance, families or individuals may be
able to get one-time assistance for things like utilities, medical
care or other costs. If you or someone you know is in need, con-
tact Catholic Charities by visiting ccrcda.org or calling (518) 453-
6650.
ATTENTION PASTORAL CARE VOLUNTEERS: You are
invited to attend a Pastoral Care Ministry Day of Rest and Spiritual
Renewal on Thursday, June 11, 2020, from 8:30am to 3:30pm, at
the Carondelet Hospitality Center in Latham, NY. Registration fee
is $30 before May 1st; $35 May 1st or later. For more information,
please visit https://www.rcda.org/pcretreat or contact Maria Schol-
lenberger at (518)641-6818 or [email protected].
Flyers are available on the table in the gathering area.
Dear Parishioners,
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Not all of you were able to participate in our Liturgy last Saturday. I
am writing today to thank each one of you!
You, the people of Mater Christi Parish, have a long history of
support for our school - both emotional and financial.� I wanted to
take this opportunity to thank you for:�Your years of support�� For
your ongoing support � that allows Mater Christi School to exist and
thrive!�The children that you've seen at Mass and those you have
seen at parish events represent our parish efforts at passing our
faith to our children through a Catholic Education.
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We, the faculty and staff bless you for your support and we thank
you from the bottom of our hearts.
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Blessing,
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Sister Debbie Timmis, CSJ
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PARISH STAFF
Very Rev. James A. Ebert, Pastor
Rev. Kyle M. Eads, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Frank Berning, Sacramental Formation
Sr. Deborah Timmis, Mater Christi School Principal
Kathleen Naughter, Director of Parish Operations
Jasper Stoller, Administrative Assistant
Bernadette McSparron, Director of Religious Education, K-12
Anne Peplowski, Coordinator of Religious Education, K-1, 3-5
Victor Russak, Outreach & Religious Education Assistant
[email protected] [email protected]
Rose Kolbe May, Music Director
Michael Rooney, Maintenance Supervisor
Veronica Schmidt-Henzler, Bookkeeper
Mary Ellen Sochor, Office Assistant
To request Mass Intentions in memory of a loved one or for a special inten-
tion: The offering is $10 per intention. Please visit the parish office or call
(518) 489-3204 or email [email protected] to schedule.
To request the Sanctuary Lamp to burn in memory of a loved one or for a
special intention: The offering is $20 for the week. Please submit requests by
10:00am on Tuesdays for the following week. If you have questions or to
reserve the lamp, please email: [email protected], call 518-489-
3204 or visit the parish office.
PARISH OF MATER CHRISTI
NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION
NAME____________________________________________________
ADDRESS________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP__________________________________________
______________________________________
_______________________________________________
Please fill out, clip and drop in collection basket.
We will send you a registration form.
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WILLIAM J. CONBOY II
Req. by Carole and family
For the week of February 9-15
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10—ST. SCHOLASTICA
8:15 am BRIAN McARDLE (70TH BIRTHDAY)
Req. by his family
LARRY WILLIAMS
Req. by Mom & Dad
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11—OUR LADY OF LOURDES
8:15 am FR. JACK JONES
Req. by his friends
HEATHER MEGAN SHEPHERD
Req. by Karin & Bob Shepherd
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12
8:15 am JIM JORDAN
Req. by Sheila
4TH ANNIVERSARY JERRY BONNABEAU
Req. by his wife and family
6TH ANNIVERSARY MARIE PAGE
Req. by Mary Reda and friends
GEORGE PRESTON
Req. by Mary Ellen Sochor
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13
8:15 am RUTH FILKINS
Req. by Shirley Driscoll and family
HELEN F. FISCHER
Req. by Frank Bishop
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14—STS. CYRIL, MONK, AND METHODIUS
8:15 am VIRGINIA GRAVES
Req. by John Graves, Sr. and family
MAUREEN DUNCAN
Req. by Nancy & Jim Klucserits
FRANK REDA
Req. by his wife and family
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15
4:00 pm DONALD R. MARCY
Req. by Cynthia Rekemeyer
KEVIN TUFFEY
Req. by Joyce Gorzynski
BRIDGET THERESA MACK
Req. by Marie Frasier
ROSE & ANTHONY ANGELLO
Req. by daughter, Gloria Gallagher
ANNA QUADRINI
Req. by the Lossi family
6TH ANNIVERSARY FRANK BRENNER
Req. by daughter, Dawn
16TH ANNIVERSARY ANNE FOX
Req. by her family
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16—THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
8:00 am PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
10:00am THOMAS F. CONDON
Req. by his family
MR. & MRS. JOSEPH SZYMANSKI
Req. by Doreen
JEAN GLASSER
Req. by Margaret & Jack Koreman
11:30am MR. & MRS. FRANK CALDERONE
Req. by their children
GEORGE WEBER
Req. by Jayne Weber
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