550 Lansing StreetSchenectady, NY 12303(518) 3464204 Mass TimesSaturday: 4:00 P.M. (Vigil)Sunday: 9:00 A.M. (Polish) and 10:30 A.M. (Choral)Sacrament of ReconciliationEvery Saturday: 3:15 P.M. to 3:45 P.M.www.rcda.org/churches/ churchofstadalbert @StAdalbertSchenectadyStay Connected with the Spirit of St. Adalbert! Celebrating Our Amazing God’sLiving Presence Among Us! CHURCH OF ST. ADALBERT Our Parish and God’s Love Have No Borders! All Are Welcome! We Welcome New Parishioners. Contact the parish office to register and for all address changes. Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time FEBRUARY 4, 2018 “We have received Baptism, entrance into the Church and the honor of being called Christians. Yet what good will this do us, if we are Christians in name only?” quote by St. Andrew Kim Taegon, MartyrAs we prepare to celebrate the Winter Olympics in Korea, we remember in prayer our 5.5 million brothers and sisters in Faith who live in South Korea and the estimated 3,000 who live in North Korea. May the Lord bring Peace to them. St. Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs St. Andrew Kim Taegon, Martyr Myeongdong Cathedral Dedicated to the Immaculate Mary Archdiocese of Seoul, South Korea
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550 Lansing Street�
Schenectady, NY 12303��
(518) 346�4204 ��
Mass Times�
Saturday: 4:00 P.M. (Vigil)�
Sunday: 9:00 A.M. (Polish)
and 10:30 A.M. (Choral)��
Sacrament of Reconciliation�
Every Saturday: �
3:15 P.M. to 3:45 P.M.�
www.rcda.org/churches/churchofstadalbert �
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@StAdalbertSchenectady��
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Stay Connected �with the Spirit of �
St. Adalbert! �
Celebrating Our Amazing God’s� Living Presence Among Us!�
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CHURCH OF
ST. ADALBERT �
Our Parish and God’s Love Have No Borders! �All Are Welcome! We Welcome New Parishioners. �
Contact the parish office to register and for all address changes. �
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time FEBRUARY 4, 2018
“We have received Baptism, entrance into the Church�and the honor of being called Christians.�
Yet what good will this do us,�if we are Christians in name only?”
quote by St. Andrew Kim Taegon, Martyr�
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As we prepare to celebrate the Winter Olympics in Korea, we remember in prayer our 5.5 million brothers and sisters in Faith who live in South Korea and the estimated 3,000 who live in North Korea. May the Lord bring Peace to them.�
St. Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs St. Andrew Kim Taegon, Martyr
Myeongdong Cathedral Dedicated to the Immaculate Mary Archdiocese of Seoul, South Korea
Please pray for the �Resurrection unto eternal life of�
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John Breski�
Sally Lachanski
LIVING THE EUCHARIST�LENT 2018�
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“TAKING UP” RATHER THAN “GIVING UP” FOR LENT
In order to “get more” out of the Eucharistic, every person who is Baptized is called to actively participate in the Mass. This starts with participating in prayer responses and singing but continues to assisting in one of the many Liturgical Ministries essential to our celebrating Mass, which is the Sacrament of the Eucharist, together as a parish community. Some folks are afraid to volunteer and say “I won’t know what to do” or “I am not sure that I can do it.” The easiest way to get over the latter fear is to just “do it.” And be assured that every one who volunteers for a liturgical ministry will receive training and ongoing support from Deacon Joe and fellow parishioners. �
Please consider making volunteering to become a Liturgical Minister your Lenten Resolution �� rather than “giving up” something … “take up” a more active role in participating in the Sacrament of Eucharist � the Mass.�
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Altar Server�
(children 3rd grade or older as well as adults needed) �
Choir Member �
Eucharistic Minister��
Greeter or Usher��
Lector��
Contact the Parish House Office to volunteer.�Training will be provided.�
GROWING IN FAITH TOGETHER � Lent 2018��
Topic: “Getting More Out of Mass”��
Join with us as we reflect on and discuss how we can do more than just merely “go to Mass” but enjoy the richness and full fruits of this weekly Sacrament which is the source and summit of our lives together as Catholic Christians.��
Tuesdays: February 20, 27 and March 6, 13, 20, or 27�Choose either the morning session at 10:00 A.M. or the evening session at 6:30 P.M. In the Parish House.��
Sign�up sheets in church or call the parish office.�
The 2017 Campaign closes on February 28, 2018�
To date our parish’s campaign:�
$37,352 raised� 145 Gifts/Pledges�
◊ You can still make a gift! Envelopes in gathering area of church.
◊ If you have made a gift, don’t forget to ask if your employer will
match your gift (GE employees and retirees, too).
You folks are awesome. THANK YOU! �
GOSPEL MEDITATION � ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE�February 4, 2018 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
For most of us, the dynamic between prayer and action is imperfect. Breakfast needs to be made and the kids dressed. Work demands our energy and additional responsibilities fill our evenings and weekends. Then there's the football game or a new TV series to stream. After all, don't we need to relax? We're all busy. But just imagine Jesus' situation in today's Gospel. He heals Peter's mother-in-law, drives out demons, and cures diseases late into the night. With very little sleep, he arises before dawn to capture some peace and quiet, only to find "those who were with him pursued him." How often do we feel pursued by the harried commitments, even when we try to seek rest? Perhaps we can learn something from the response of Jesus.�Jesus models two key things: the essential nature of prayer and the essential call of vocation. "He went off to a deserted place, where he prayed." Despite inevitable exhaustion, Jesus prioritizes time with the Father. We might not have easy access to deserts and mountaintops, but today's Gospel challenges us to take intentional time set apart for God. We can designate a "prayer chair" in a corner of our home or leave a little earlier to pick our children up from school so we can snatch time in a nearby chapel. We can pray the rosary on our commute or take the dog for a long walk in silence. However, when the Apostles arrive, Jesus doesn't linger in the deserted place or make an excuse for why he can't return with his friends. Jesus is true to his calling. He continues on in his state of life, serving the people nearest to him. Like Jesus, we are invited to set intentional time for communion with God so that we can be refreshed and empowered for our communion with others.
Scripture readings for the coming week found on the bulletin flap.
This Lent, make a commitment to pray daily for an end to abortion. To see when Bishop Scharfenberger is coming to pray with us or other special prayer vigil events, go to: rcda.org under events
Facebook: diocese of albany respect life;
or 40daysforlife.com/Schenectady. Contact: Viviane: 384-0699 or Sarah: [email protected],
www.40daysforlife.com/schenectady
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BREAKFAST &�OPEN HOUSE�
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Sunday, February 11, 2018�8 A.M. to Noon � $5 per person�
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P.A.V. Hall �942 Cutler Street, Schenectady�
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Sponsored by the Polish American Veterans
French Toast, Pancakes, Home Fries, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Fruit,
Juice, and Coffee
Eat In or Take Out
NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 4, 2018�
MYLA'S FIGHT AGAINST CANCER�
Mylarose George, granddaughter of Larry Maceka who is our parish cemetery groundskeeper, was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer. Her mom is a single mom who works 40 hours a week as a cleaner for a school and on top of that cleans houses and is THE BEST mom to her 3 girls, but she is going to need help now, Myla has had surgery and goes back and forth to Boston for treatments. They are going to need some help financially. Please keep her in your prayers and help if possible!!! Thank you
To contribute go to:
www.gofundme.com/mylas-fight-against-cancer
AS WE PREPARE FOR:��
Diocesan Eucharistic Congress�Saturday, September 22, 2018�Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs�
Auriesville, NY��
Parishioners are encouraged to say this prayer often during 2018 and reflect on Christ’s Gift of the Eucharist to us and how we - our parish, our families, and personally - may become more Eucharist-centered. �
Dear Jesus, Through bread and wine at the Last Supper, and by your holy word, you gave to us, your Church, the Sacrament of the Eucharist. You transformed common food and drink into your Body and Blood together with your Soul and Divinity and offered us a share in your life in ways we still cannot fully understand. Grant now that we will always treasure the Gift that we have in you Truly Present in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Give us the grace to be faithful to you, remain in communion with your Church, and actively participate in the mission and life of our parish. Each time we celebrate and receive the Sacrament of the Eucha-rist, the Bread of Life and Cup of Salvation, make us always aware of the Hope we have of sharing in your Resurrection. Keep our hearts aflame as we actively invite others, by our witness BOTH individually and as a parish community, to share in the Gift of the Eucharist. Amen.
Fridays: Feb. 16,�Mar. 2, & Mar. 23�4:30�� 6:30 pm.� �
Our Lady Queen of Peace�210 Princetown Road � Rotterdam�
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$9�per meal�
EAT IN or TAKE OUT �
Tickets may be purchased at the door. �CAREER OPPORTUNITY�
The Knights of Columbus is seeking a candidate for a career opportunity representing their Insurance Program. They offer a complete bnefits package with this full-time position. The Knights of Columbus are the largest men’s fraternal organization in the world. Candidate need not be a current member but must be eligible for future membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more information, please contact:
We rece ived a thank you f rom Sr. Chr is t ine Mar ie Bykowsk i , who is the Prov incia l Treasurer o f the S is ters o f the Resurrec t ion, thanking our par ish fo r i ts generous donat ion f rom the annual Op łatek (Chr is tmas wafer) sa le . She assured us that the s is ters are pray ing for a l l of us .
PARISH CALENDAR�
Sunday, February 4, 2018:
• Altar-Rosary Society meeting - 11:30 A.M. - parish house
Tuesday, February 6, 2018:
• Tuesday with Deacon Joe - 10:00 A.M. - parish house
Thursday, February 8, 2018:
• Holy Name Society meeting - 6:30 P.M. - parish house
Wednesday, February 14, 2018:
• Ash Wednesday - 7:00 A.M. Prayer Service - church, 12:10 P.M. Mass - church, and 6:30 P.M. Mass - church
Thursday, February 15, 2018:
• Finance Council - 5:30 P.M. - parish house
• Pastoral Council - 7:00 P.M. - parish house
Lenten Schedule will be inserted in the bulletin next weekend.
STEWARDSHIP OF OFFERTORY�
January 27/28, 2018 Weekly Envelopes …….……... $3,245.67
Restoration Fund: provides funds for maintenance and capital projects (buildings and grounds) or equipment.
Veterans Grotto Fund: for the maintenance and upkeep of the Veterans Grotto at our parish cemetery.
Organ & Music Fund: for repairs to and the maintenance of our church’s pipe organ as well as funds for materials that will enhance our parish’s music program.
Contact the Parish Office for more information.
READ REJOICE �Readings & Observances for �the Week of February 4, 2018�
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Catholic Bible Online: www.usccb.org/bible��
Sunday: Jb 7:1-7/Ps 147:1-6/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
