138 Washington Avenue, Cobleskill, NY 12043 (518) 234-2892 Parish Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday Website : http://stvincentdepaulcobleskillny.com/ Email : [email protected]Masses: Saturday Vigil at 4:00 p.m., Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Reconciliation: is available before 4 p.m. Mass weekly; seasonal communal services Sacrament of the Sick: is celebrated communally several times yearly and upon request Parish Registration, Baptism and Marriage preparation Please contact Parish Office Engaged couples need to contact the parish at least SIX months before the proposed wedding date. Godparents must be confirmed practicing Catholics over 16 years old. Faith Formation and Youth Ministry: Please contact the Parish Office for registration. Parish Staff Connie W. James, SNDdeN, Parish Life Director Gary Surman, Deacon Rev. James Donlon, Assisting Priest Kathy Burgin, Music Director Rachael Surman Rys, Office Manager Veronica Schmidt-Henzler, Bookkeeper Karen Brueck, Trustee Connie Vrooman, Trustee Ruth Van Deusen, Chair, Finance Committee Greg Rys, Campus Ministry, SUNY/Cobleskill Marge Dafeldecker, Facilitator, Faith Formation Ted Krisowaty, Youth Ministry Patrick Kilpeck, Youth Ministry Please access our website http://stvincentdepaulcobleskillny.com for more detailed information about our parish, Sacramental and Liturgical Celebrations, Committees, Parish Events, and Prayer and Scripture groups.
Pastor Steffen Zehrfuhs of Bethany Lutheran Church in Central Bridge is retiring. His congregation is having an Open House to celebrate his 42 years of service today, Sunday, May 20, from noon to 3pm. All are invited and welcome! __________________________________________________________________________________________
Calling All Graduating Seniors!
Cobleskill-Richmondville’s baccalaureate is scheduled for June 21st at 7:00 PM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Richmondville. A committee of student leaders is be-ing assembled to develop the service. Any graduating seniors interested in being involved with the planning please contact Ray Richards ASAP at 518-231-5098. __________________________________________________________________________________________
Preparation for First Eucharist
Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 PM in the lower level of the church on May 1, 8, 15, and 29.
Tuesday, May 22: Parent/Child meeting at 6 PM.
June 2-3: Reception of the Sacrament __________________________________________________________________________________________
The Sunday choir practices on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. All singers are welcome - please join us!
PRAYER AND WORSHIP
WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00 PM Sunday Mass 8:30 AM Weekend of May 19-20 Al Lory req. by Sandy Lory Aurelia Canta req. by Normita and George Santore Thomas Robinson req. by the Townes family Maurice Kelliher req. by his wife Theresa John White req. by his wife Peggy Ethel Park req. by John and Joan Rose
Weekend of May 26-27 Brian McArdle req. by Anne and Gary DeSormeau Arden L. Norton req. by the Norton family Rudy Sturm on the 50th anniversary of his death, req. by his wife Karen Brueck Fran Bono req. by her family Ronald Maurice req. by Howard and Betsy Burt Leo Killenberger req. by Howard and Betsy Burt
Wednesday Mid-day Prayer The Prayer Group does not meet in the summer and will resume in September.
Regular: $2316.00 The Ascension of the Lord: $150.00
Thank you for your generosity!
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STEWARDSHIP Please take seriously God’s call to share your talents and treasure as a responsible community member. Our parish administration, service programs, and outreach efforts are possible only through your regular participation and contributions. Please consider remembering your parish community in your will.
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The Christian Service Support Team is up and running! If you need help in any way or if you know someone who needs a helping hand, please call the church office at 518-234-2892 and we will try get someone to assist you. Even if you are not sure if it is something we can help you with, please call and let us decide. We want to help. This service is free of charge and open to all. __________________________________________________________________________________________
Catholic Charities of Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie Counties is once again holding a
Cash Raffle!
Thank you so much for your past support! Last year’s winners were Lynn Glueckert, Sarah Nelson, and Harry Ide.
This year there are again three prizes - 1st prize is $1200, 2nd prize is $500, and 3rd prize is $250. Tickets are $20 each. A maximum of 300 tickets will be sold, giving each ticket holder great odds! The drawing will be on Saturday, September 8 at the Grand and Glorious Garage Sale in Oneonta (you need not be present to win).
To obtain tickets, see one of our CCDOS Board members - Gary Surman, Rachael Surman Rys, Valerie Lape-Handy, or Donna Pacatte. Additionally, tickets will be available in the parish office during regular office hours all summer.
All proceeds go directly to area Catholic Charities programs. For more information about our local programs, please see a Board member or visit the CCDOS website www.charitiesccdos.org.
Catholic Charities thanks you for your support!
The theme park Six Flags Great Escape is offering a discounted Christian family-friendly day called Glory Day on Saturday, June 16. The admission price will be $29.50 (non-discounted day tickets will be $61.99 during the 2018 season). There will be tables and stage presentations by various area Christian churches and organizations available to park-goers that day. ________________________________________________________________________________________
The Pyramid Life Center on Pyramid Lake in the Adirondacks is hosting a number of retreats, workshops, and camping opportunities again this summer, including:
“Breakaway! Middle School Retreat” June 24-28, $225 “Story Telling Weekend” July 13-15, $130 “Poetry Workshop” July 13-15, $130 “Peace Retreat” July 13-15, $150 Family Camping - July 27-August 3, Adults $325,
Children 4-12 $165, Children 3 and under free “Nature Retreat” August 19-24, $250
More information, a complete list of offered programs, and registration materials are available at www.pyramidlife.org, or by calling 518-585-7545. ________________________________________________________________________________________
The film "A Calling," featuring in part the Church of St. Lucy/St. Bernadette in Altamont, will have a local screening at Proctor's on May 25th at 5:30 and 7:30 pm. "A Calling" is a story about Catholic women, religious, married, single, young & old, and the true power of these women as demonstrated throughout history. Tickets can be purchased at Proctors for $10. You can see the trailers at www.acalling.njvisciofilms.com. ________________________________________________________________________________________
