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A letter from our Pastor…
June is quickly slipping away, and for many, the pace of life changes for a while. High School students are graduating this weekend. Elementary students celebrated the last day of school. We just celebrated the first day of summer this past Thursday and people have plans for the summer.
The summer months provide good opportunities for spiritual growth. As you travel this summer, let mountains, lakes, beaches, sunsets and stars draw you into an appreciation of God’s creation. Enjoy the awe-
inspiring work of our God and give thanks and praise! Enjoy leisurely summer walks and bike rides with those you know and love. Let this be a time for renewed, deepened relationships. Add some scripture or spiritual writers to your summer reading list. Visit our church or Cathedral during a hot summer day—find a refuge for prayer. Work in our church garden. Watch the bulletin for evening gatherings at Holy Spirit and enjoy some time with friends. Spend time with a service project.
Please pray for our diocese’s newest priest who was ordained by Bishop Scharfenberger at our Cathedral on Saturday, June 16th. Welcome and congratulations to Fr. Zach Chichester.
Peace be with you, Fr. Joe
P.S. It is hard to watch the tragedy unfolding at our southern border with the children of migrants being separated from their parents. You have heard me advocate on behalf of immigrants and refugees (Matthew 25:35, 25:38), to be welcoming and generous to newcomers. I realize people of goodwill can differ on the details of immigration policy, yet the sight of children in detention centers leaves me wondering if we’ve forgotten that children are in need of love and protection. (Let the little children come to me for the kingdom of God belongs to just such as these. ~ Matthew 19:14). Let us pray for the protection of our children. I am glad to hear so many of our bishops speaking forcefully on behalf of our children and their families.
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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JUNE 17, 2018 | THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
Church of the Holy Spirit, East Greenbush, NY 12061 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Stewardship
Offertory:
06/17/18 — $5,752.73 06/18/17 — $5,926.00
Catholic Communications 6/17/18 — $853.26 Thank you!
Bishop’s Appeal Update: Through the first eight weekends of the Bishop’s Appeal, we have received 164 gifts and pledges totaling $45,109, or 77% of our goal. Thank you for your generosity! It’s not too late to make a gift or pledge. Please take an Appeal envelope home and have a family conversation. Our parish goal is $59,200.
Are you looking for a convenient, easy to remember way to be a good steward? Look into safe and secure Online Giving at Holy Spir it. You may access donation forms and manage your stewardship by using our parish website at: holyspiritchurcheg.org.
Sunday’s Readings: #1014
Psalm Response: “Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting.”
Week of Sunday, June 24, 2018
This Saturday’s Gospel: Luke 1: 5-17
This Sunday’s Gospel: Luke 1: 57-66
Next Sunday’s Gospel: Mark 5: 21-43
See our website for this week’s daily readings: www.holyspiritchurcheg.org
Reflection Questions for the Week
When have you discovered God at work in your life, despite you initial doubts?
What do you hear God saying to you in the depths of your heart that you’re trying to ignore?
Saturday 6/23—4PM
Carmela Montanino—by Ariana, Ashlynn & Jack
Barbara Wampole—by Dolores Miller Thomas Goodman—by Dolores Miller Dieter Thiel—by Amy & Don Boel
Sunday 6/24—8:30AM—For the People of the Parish
Sunday 6/24—11:00AM
Salvatore I. Prividara, Sr.—by Ann Taylor Alice Kathleen DeTore—by Martha DeTore-Woods
Sally Anne Kinsey—by Jerry & Mary Hayes
Monday 6/25—7AM
Dolores Cruz—by Victoria Persichilli
Wednesday 6/27—7AM
The health of Beverly Shogry—by her sister.
Friday 6/29—8:30AM
Mass Intention Available
Saturday 6/30—4PM—Mass Intention Available
Sunday 7/1—8:30AM—For the People of the Parish
Sunday 7/1—11:00AM
Mary & Louis Nessle—by Amy & Joe Gordon
Save the Date for Holy Spirit’s Parish Picnic! Our picnic this year will be on Sunday, August 12th. It’s not too soon to start creating the baskets that will be raffled off at the picnic. Stay tuned for more details in the upcoming weeks.
Children’s Book Sale…
Parishioner Martin Kelly’s newest book, A Cat’s Tale, will be available for sale the weekend of Saturday, July 7th (after the 4PM Mass) and Sunday, July 8th (after both Masses ). Price is $10 per copy. All proceeds will benefit the Holy Spirit Building Fund.
Congratulations & Blessingss …
To Don and Rose Lyman, who renewed their marriage vows last weekend for their 50th wedding anniversary.
Congratulations… … to the graduates of the Holy Spirit Kindergarten Class of 2018!
The Holy Spirit Memory Garden… Pictured left, is the Memory Garden. Volunteers have been actively working on improvements. It is for parishioners who seek a quiet place for prayer and reflection, and is dedicated to all the deceased members of the parish.
June 24, 2018 “What, then, will this child be?”
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
Mo 6/25 Confirmation Retreat 9AM Library
We 7/4 Independence Day Office Closed
Sa 7/7 Pray the Rosary 3:10PM Church
We 7/18 Wacky Wednesday 6:30PM Parking Lot We 7/25 Wacky Wednesday 6:30PM Parking Lot
Weekly Events... The Rosary—Tuesdays at 11AM in the Church. Bible Study—Wednesdays at 10:30AM in the Church.
Progress... The work on the new garage and storage area is completed. Parish offices are accessible through our new “old” entrance.
CoNSERNS-U Food Pantry 518-463-8571
Toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, etc.), soup and canned meals.
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… Philip Agcaoili, Linda Cambareri, Louise Carpentier, Catherine Coates, John Crowther, Joseph DiBella, Allana DiBiasio, Chris Edwards, Bob Foster, Patricia Graves, Daniel Mancino, Marilyn Hart, Pam Hellwig, Mary Hoffman, Carol Langdon Margaret Leahy, Ramiro Leal, Jeff Lichiello, 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, 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, Brian L. Murphy, and Erin Walraven.
Wacky Wednesdays are back!!! Join us beginning Wednesday, July 18th from 6:30 to 8PM and every Wednesday through August 15th for Wacky Wednesdays. This is a great opportunity for youngsters to get together with their families and/or caregivers as we have some fun during the summer and explore faith, too! Our theme this year is Dr. Seuss and faith.
Wacky Wednesdays are great, Wacky Wednesdays are fun! When we work together we get so much done, So join us in planning
the fun for our summer. To not join in would be such a bummer! Contact Meaghan now, before it’s too late, Whatever we plan, it’s going to be great!
Any Middle/High School/College students and parents are encouraged to use your gifts to help plan Wacky Wednesday’s this year. You can help us with planning, being an assistant counselor, supervising games, creating snack ideas and so much more! Contact Meaghan Rossbach, [email protected] to make planning arrangements.
Flowers for the Church—The weather has turned and God’s beauty is all around us. If you would like to share the bountiful beauty of your home garden, flowers are always a welcome decoration in the church. And yes, we have vases available.
Veterans Stand Down… Brother and Sister Rensselaer County Veterans, please join us Friday, July 13th from 11AM to 3PM for our First Annual Veterans Stand Down hosted by the Rensselaer
Elks Lodge #2073, 683 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush. We’ll have an Informational Expo & Vendors, Care Packages, food and beverages, and live. Contact: [email protected]. Come and join your fellow brother and sister veterans at an event tailored entirely for you. Please simply bring and present your DD-214, Veteran ID card or proof of Military Service for an admittance wrist band. Thank you for your military service!
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