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A letter from our Pastor…
After a very long winter, the spring has finally arrived. The trees are greening up and the flowers are blooming just in time for Mother’s Day! Happy Mother’s Day to all of our mothers and all the women (step-mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, cousins, neighbors, teachers and women in religious life and more…) in our lives who have been like a mother to us. Mothers show us something very special and sublime in the way they share love and show us how to love others in return.
A mother’s love reveals to us a glimpse of how God loves us to completely, without reservation, with no strings attached. They have shown us how God’s love is real in our lives and truly alive in the world. We have so many reasons to give thanks.
At Mass on Mother’s Day, when our mother’s share in a blessing, let us remember all the women who do not have children, who may have lost their children, or whose children have moved on or moved away. These women still love their children with a mother’s love. Share your love and thanks today with your mother and with all these women who have loved the children in their lives so completely and selflessly.
Our parish has a gift for our mothers today… roses are available after Mass. Happy Mother’s Day!
May is such a busy month. First Eucharists are being celebrated. Parishioners are supporting the Bishop’s Appeal. Stewardship week is concluding, as is the Easter season. Continue to share the joy of the Easter Season. Alleluia!
Peace be with you, Fr. Joe
PS—Construction work continues at the Parish House. You can visit the Parish Center office by using the ground level door facing the parking lot that is closest to the school. Just ring the doorbell and walk in, Monday thru Friday from 9:30AM to 3:30PM. You can reach us by phone, 518-477-7925.
You are invited to celebrate sacraments with us: The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available on Saturday at 3:00PM or by appointment.
Contact the Parish Center to arrange preparation for Baptism, First Eucharist, Confirmation, First Reconciliation, or Sacrament of the Sick. If you are interested in celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage, please contact the parish at least six months in advance.
You are welcome here!
Church of the Holy Spirit 667 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil 4PM
Sunday 8:30AM & 11AM
Monday & Wednesday 7AM, Friday 8:30AM
And for the people of our local parishes: Sunday at 7PM at St. Mary’s Clinton Heights
Office Hours
Monday—Friday 9:30AM—3:30PM
Phone: 518-477-7925 ●holyspiritchurcheg.org
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MAY 13, 2018 | SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Bless all the women in our lives who model for us the love of a mother. Protect them and encourage
them to love as you have loved us.
Church of the Holy Spirit, East Greenbush, NY 12061 Seventh Sunday of Easter
Stewardship
Offertory:
05/06/18 — $6,222.00 05/07/17 — $6,198.56
Are you looking for a convenient, easy to remember way to be a good steward? Look into safe and secure Online Giving at Holy Spirit. You may access donation forms and manage your stewardship by using our parish website at: holyspiritchurcheg.org.
Sunday’s Readings: #969
Psalm Response: “The Lord has set his throne in heaven.”
Week of Sunday, May 13, 2018
Please remember to patronize the sponsors of our weekly bulletin.
This Sunday’s Gospel: John 17: 11-19
Next Sunday’s Gospel: John 20: 19-23
See our website for this week’s daily readings: www.holyspiritchurcheg.org
Reflection Questions for the Week
Why are institutions wary of the truth proclaimed in the Gospel?
In what ways do you not belong to this world?
Career Opportunities… The Catholic School Office of our Diocese of Albany, is seeking candidates, including teachers and principals. Send resume to: [email protected]. Questions? Contact: 518-453-6602 or www.HigherPoweredLearning.org.
Saturday 5/12—4PM
Barbara Klee—by Nettie Furman
Mercedes Lopez—by Dolores Miller Lucia Rizzi—by Al & Jen Yasus
Richard K. Matters, Sr.—by Mary & Jim Murphy
Sunday 5/13—8:30AM
Susan Dubuc—by friends of the family
Anthony Carmona—by Joan Carmona
Margaret Ashman Kelly—by Margaret Kelly
James Hicks & Mary Ellis—by their family
Sunday 5/13—11:00AM
For the People of the Parish
Monday 5/14—7AM
The healthy of Beverly Shogry—by her sister
Wednesday 5/16—7AM
Joseph Keelen—by Pam Bennett and Paul Schell
Friday 5/18—8:30AM
Al Hirt—by Shirley Hirt Mary Louise Fryer—by Martha Endres
Saturday 5/19—4PM
For the People of the Parish
Sunday 5/20—8:30AM
Phil Billow—by Marsha Thomas
Lona M. Flannery—by Joseph & Mary Ann Danner
Sunday 5/20—11:00AM
Franklin Grant—by Beatrice Grant Carlyann Johnson—by Sr. Carmella Pfohl David Ellis—by his family
Spring Enrichment is an exciting opportunity for all parishioners... The Albany Diocese offers about 100 classes and workshops each spring at the College of Saint Rose. Spring Enrichment will take place from Wednesday, May 16th through Friday, May 18th. There is a wide variety of courses to choose from.
Thursday afternoon and evening will feature programs for young adults, teens and those who accompany them. Go to: www.rcda.org/springenrichment for more information and to register. Hope to see you there!
“This is a powerful summons to all of us... You too need to see the entirety of your life as a mission. Try to do so by listening to God in prayer and recognizing the signs that he gives you. Always ask the Spirit what Jesus expects from you at every moment of your life and in every decision you must make, so as to discern its place in the mission you have received. Allow the Spirit to forge in you the personal mystery that can reflect Jesus Christ is today’s world.” ~Pope Francis, Rejoice and Be Glad
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Canned fruit, canned meals and toiletries.
Renovations Update... We are nearing the completion of the new garage and front handicap entrance. Over the last several weeks, we have received several suggestions and ideas on landscaping and plantings for the areas affected by the new construction and for the treatment of the Grotto. Repairing and landscaping these areas will be the next phase of work and the committee is hoping to start this work shortly.
Recent progress: new sidewalks to the Parish Center and the Children’s Room entrance to the Church have been completed and the accessibility ramp to the office are taking shape.
Anyone interested in sharing their thoughts and ideas on how these areas should be landscaped is welcome to attend a short meeting at 9:30AM on Saturday, May 19th. We will gather by the new garage. We hope to see you there.
~Fr. Joe and Kevin Haggerty
May 13, 2018 “… so that they may be one as we are one.”
Holy Spirit Directory...
Pastoral Team 518-477-7925
Pastor ....................................................... Fr. Joe O’Brien
Deacon ...... Deacon Bill Dringus [email protected]
Parish Life & Youth Ministry ................... Eddie Trevino
LIFT & Lifelong Formation ............... Laura Countryman
Sacramental Preparation ................................ Marie Frost [email protected]
Music Ministry ............................................ Tim Dowling
Parish Finances .......................................... Nora Rucinski Secretary .... Pam Bennett . [email protected]
Maintenance Services ................................ Paul Weidman
Holy Spirit School (PreK3-Grade 8) 54 Highland Drive, East Greenbush, NY
School Office ......................... 518-477-5739
Email…..…………[email protected]
Holy Spirit School ...................... Michael Kosar, Principal [email protected]
Upcoming Events... Date Occasion Time Place
Sa 5/12 Stewardship Week Dinner 5PM Gym
Su 5/20 Confirmation Grp Meeting 6:30PM Library
Tu 5/22 School Board Meeting 6:15PM Library
Th 5/24 Parish Council Meeting 6:30PM Parish Center Mo 5/28 Memorial Day Holiday Office Closed
Prayer Lists—To add names to the prayer lists for the health of parishioners or those parishioners who are in the armed services, please call 518-477-7925 or email names to: [email protected].
Please Pray for the Health of… Patric Agacoili, Linda Cambareri, Louise Carpentier, Catherine Coates, John Crowther, Joseph DiBella, Allana DiBiasio, Chris Edwards, Patricia Graves, Marilyn Hart, Pam Hellwig, Mary Hoffman, Margaret Leahy, Ramiro Leal, Daniel Lockhart, Jeffrey McAuley, Carole McDowell, Joan Mineau, Zygmunt Palasz, Frank Pirri, Sr., Lynn Pupello, John Orsino, Patricia Reilly, Joan & Lou Roher, Mary Lou Seger, Marijane Sileo, Teena Sleasman, Maggie Syvertson, Dan Tipton, Hilda Treviño, Jeff Werther, and Mary Whitford.
Please Pray for Parishioners in the Armed Forces… James Conlon, Dan Farley, Luke Horvath, Anthony Hunt, Davis Kakely, Arthur Murphy, Erin Walraven.
Progress... Things are moving forward!
They are working two on sides of the Parish Center now. We will have the new ramp to the upper entrance soon.
With the Parish Center under construction, please call if you have any concerns about visiting our office and navigating the construction area and we will be happy to accommodate you.
Congratulations & Blessings ... To our young parishioners who celebrated their First Eucharist this past weekend: Genevieve Epping, Lance Espino, William Hayes, Bryce Kaminski, Griffin Kosakoski, Gabriella Laquidara, Reagan Sulli, and Carter Wasula.
May Crowning ... The Altar Rosary Society lead a prayer service and hospitality after the 8:30AM Mass last Sunday. Even the rain couldn’t dampen their holy spirits.
Cultural Night... Holy Spirit School hosted a Cultural Night on May 3rd, where they had displays and food from different cultures around the world.
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