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Mass Intentions
Saturday, September 10 5:00PM Brian T. Dollery req. by Mercy High School Class of 1974 Sunday, September 11 8:30AM Bill Lahar req. by James Keller 11:00AM Mary E. Frey req. by Joe & Veronica Henzler 6:30PM
COLLECTIONS FOR AUGUST 28, 2016 -
In Pew: E-Giving: Total: Regular: $ 4,513.20 $ 1,470.00 $ 5,983.20 Food Pantry: $ 1,060.00 $ 110.00 $ 1,170.00 Home Mission: $ 1,110.00 $ 30.00 $ 1,140.00 Holy Father: $ 45.00 $ 45.00 Assumption: $ 20.00 $ 20.00 Evangelist: $ 20.00 $ 20.00 Enhancement: $ 595.00 $ 152.00 $ 747.00 Enhancement - Total Amount Pledged: $ 553,275.49 Total Amount Paid: $ 508,146.33 Outstanding: $ 45,129.16
Thank you for your generosity. Your regular financial support of our parish community is essential to our continued viability and vitality.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION ~ Reacquisition of Altruism in Adults ~ Shylah Addante and Christina Bernardo will present “When Did We Stop Caring and How Do We Start Again?” next Sunday, September 11 at 9:45AM in Meeting Room 1. Research going back decades shows time and again that young children are naturally altruistic and that teenagers consistently show one of the highest levels of volunteerism by age group. However, this rate of altruism and volunteerism drops sharply as we enter into young adulthood. This presentation explores both the correlation between altruism, volunteerism, and religion, how to reignite one’s own spirit of altruism; and, finally, how to use individual passion to create organizational change.
MUSIC MINISTRY ~ Have you considered offering your musical gifts at Mass? Singer and Instrumentalists of all ages are welcome to join St. Vincent’s Music Ministry! Rehearsals are every Tuesday at 7:30PM in the church, and will resume on September 13, 2016. If you’re interested or have any questions, please contact Marie Bernadett, Director of Music and Liturgy, at email [email protected] or 489-5408, ext. 111.
MON Parish Offices & Food Pantry Closed SAT/SUN Faith Formation Registration after Masses SUN Adult Faith Formation, 9:45AM (Room 1) Catechist Meetings, 10AM & 12:30PM (C-Lounge) Liturgy, 6:30PM (C)
(C) Church, (G) Grotto, (PC) Parish Center, (PH) Parish Hall, (L) Lounge, (HIS) Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary
Help Wanted! Catechists and Aides needed in the
Faith Formation and Middle School Youth Ministry programs. Do you love God & love kids? Are you willing to share faith and fun with the young of our parish? Please contact Beth at 489-5408 or [email protected] to find out how we will support you in sharing your gifts and talents with the young church.
Registrations for Faith Formation, Youth Days
and Confirmation are still being taken! Beth will be available after Masses - September 11 & 18 - to assist anyone with registration and questions you may have about the Faith Formation and Youth Ministry programs. Please contact Beth at 489-5408 or [email protected] if you have any questions.
Youth Nights begin September 12! All teens
grades 6 and up are welcome to join us for faith and fun. Our first session will be serving at Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless. We will meet at the Parish Hall at 5:00PM and will head down to serve dinner at 5:30. We will be back to the parish by 7:00PM. Please email or call Beth at [email protected] if you will be attending.
The first Confirmation Session will be Sept. 18
following the 11am Mass. If you are at least a junior in High School and have not been confirmed, but would like to be, please contact Beth before Sept. 18th to register for Confirmation Preparation.
Catechists will be meeting next Sunday, Sept.
11. Those sharing faith in grades k-5 will be meeting from 10-10:45AM in the church building’s upper lounge. Those working with grades 6-10 will be meeting after the 11AM Mass in the upper lounge. Thank you!
Saint Vincent’s On An (Environmental) Mission
Written by David Cullen ~ Creation Care Committee Member
Each year our parish members volunteer to do work projects in an area that serves one of the values of our Church. This year the Creation Care Team is facilitating the work at local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms and other places where food is grown and distributed more justly, as well as other projects to benefit our Earth home. A CSA is a farm that offers a certain number of "shares" to the public. Typically, the share consists of a variety of fresh vegetables, but other farm products (meat, fruit, herbs, flowers) may be included. Interested consumers purchase a share (aka a membership or a subscription) and in return receive a box (bag, basket) of seasonal produce each week throughout the growing season. CSAs benefit both the farmer and the consumer. Small farmers are strengthened overall by receiving payment early in the season, which helps with cash flow, and by knowing that their produce will be purchased. Buyers eat ultra-fresh food, are exposed to new vegetables and new ways of cooking, and learn more about how food is grown. Both the farmer and the buyer develop a relationship with each other. It's a simple enough idea, but its impact has been profound. Tens of thousands of families have joined CSAs, and there are over 4,000 CSAs in the U.S. Pope Francis in his encyclical Laudato Si says many times that...“it cannot be emphasized enough how everything is interconnected”. The projects where we'll be working are great examples of this interconnectivity. The volunteer work will be available on Saturday, Sept. 24th, just before the Feast of Saint Vincent. Watch for project descriptions in the bulletin and sign ups Sept. 10-11 and Sept. 17-18. Season of Creation - Pope Francis and two other Christian leaders are calling for a Season of Creation, from September 1 through October 4, the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, patron saint of the environmental movement. For more information visit seasonofcreation.org. You are encouraged to pray the following prayer daily…
“Creator God, we are at a turning point - a time when humanity must choose its future. You have given each of us an ecological vocation. Help us as individuals, as families, and as members of society to live sustainable, creative lives. Give us vision in reshaping the institutions we interact with every day so that each person’s physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs are met. As grateful stewards, may we respect, cherish and repair our common home, our life-giving earth. Amen.”
Artwork by Marion Honors,
CSJ
Liturgical Ministers for September 10/11: Baker: Tom Lombardi Writer: Julie Heslin Pokat Writer for Sept 18: Barbara DiTommaso
Saturday, 5:00 pm Presider Fr. Leo O’Brien Adult Acolyte: Marcia Ringelmann Readers: Mary Morris, Michael Pastore Eucharistic Ministers: Janet Brendli, Madeline Cafiero, Deborah Morris, Fred Morris, Jim O’Hare Liturgical Coordinator: Barbara Bailey Sunday, 8:30 am Presider/Homilist: Fr. Richard Vosko Adult Acolyte: Marggie Skinner Altar Servers: Benjamin Viggiani, Arielle Duvall Readers: Steve Oill, Patty O’Toole Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Fran Beck, John Criscione, Joseph DiCarlo, Karen Drotar, Mary Oill, Rosa Veltman Liturgical Coordinator: Chris Savastio Ministers of Hospitality: Tom Ruller, Mary Blais CLW: TBD Coffee Hour: Ann Paulsen, Emma Paulsen Counters: David Addante, Susan Lundberg, Mary Brummagyn Sunday, 11:00 am Presider/Homilist: Fr. Richard Vosko Adult Acolyte: Jack Consiglio Altar Servers: Julianna Pinkans, D. Consiglio Readers: Bob Ward, Kathy Sheppard Eucharistic Ministers: Ed Falterman, Robert John, Ron Jones, Erin Knoerl, Diane Marcil, Diane Miller, Susan Shipherd, Don Smith, Jean Viglucci, Angela Warner Liturgical Coordinator: Ruth Smith Ministers of Hospitality: Katherine Bollin, K. Hidalgo, Owusu AnAne, 1 Needed CLW: TBD Veronica Ministry: Mary Brummagyn Coffee Hour: Al Turo, Carol Turo Counters: Janice Kehn, Rich Medvetz 1 Needed Sunday, 11:00 am Presider/Homilist: TBD
Readings for the Week of September 4, 2016
Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b/Phlm 9-10, 12-17/Lk 14:25-33 Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8/Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11/Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31/Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27/Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22/Lk 6:43-49 Next Week: Wis 9:13-18b/Phlm 9-10, 12-17/Lk 14:25-33
LITURGICAL MINSTERS ~ The next schedule for liturgical ministers will run from Nov. 5/6 thru Feb. 25/26, 2017. Please let us know any dates that you will NOT be available to serve during this time. You may use the Web Terminal to post unavailable dates, or email or call the parish office. Deadline is Sept. 19. FALL BIBLE STUDY PROGRAM ~ Our fall bible program will examine “Exodus” beginning Monday, September 12. Exodus is the defining event of the Old Testament. Its’ themes are central to the entire Bible and were key in shaping Jesus’ vision of the Kingdom. The program will again be offered at two times - Mondays at 7:00PM and Tuesdays at 2:00PM - in the Parish Hall. The program will run for 9 weeks and is scheduled for: Sept. 12/13, 19/20, 26/27; Oct. 3/4, 17/18, 24/25; Nov. 7/8, 14/15 & 21/22. Cost is $15 for the study materials. For more information, contact Barbara Bailey at [email protected] or 518-482-3945. BEREAVEMENT GROUP ~ The Bereavement Group will gather on Wednesday, September 28 at 7:00PM in the chapel. If you would like to attend and share in a confidential environment, call Sr. Eleanor at 489-5408 by Sept. 26. The group will meet only if we know to expect you. FALL FOLIAGE FOR SENIORS ~ Mark your calendars for a fall foliage trip on Wednesday, September 28. We will leave the church parking lot at 10:30AM for a leisurely drive down to the Pegasus Diner in Catskill for lunch. We will also have an opportunity to explore the City of Catskill. If you are interested in joining us, please call Sr. Eleanor at 489-5408 and let her know if you need transportation or could provide a ride to other participants. YOGA CLASSES RESUME ~ Judi England, Kripalu Yoga instructor, will resume yoga classes on 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: Sept. 19 & 26; Oct. 3 & 24; Nov. 7, 14 & 28; Dec. 12 & 19. A donation of $5 or more is asked if you are able, which directly benefits our Sister Parish in Panama. For more information contact Judi at [email protected]. PLEASE NOTE ~ ♦ 6:30PM Mass will resume in the church on Sept. 4 ♦ Father Vosko will return for Masses on September 11 ♦ Parish offices & the Food Pantry will be closed on
Monday, Sept. 5 for Labor Day.
MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS
Hospital Visitation: Week of September 4
SPH - Marty Beckman / Mary Jane Botticelli AMCH - Jeanne Qualters / Kathy McCoy
“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. - 4:00 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.
Gluten Free Hosts & Personal P.A. Receivers
are available.
~ 11:00 AM Mass is signed for the hearing impaired. ~
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WEBSITE www.stvincentalbany.org
PHONE (518) 489-5408 FAX (518) 489-5474
PASTORAL TEAM:
Parish Life Director Elizabeth Simcoe [email protected] 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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