OUR MISSION: St. Paul the Apostle Parish is a Community united by the Waters of Baptism and nour- ished by the Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. We come together to worship, serve, be enriched by Scrip- ture, passing our cherished Faith to our children and others, while reflecting the Light of Christ. TRUSTEES PARISH STAFF PASTORAL SUPPORT STAFF PARISH MINISTRIES Rev. Peter N. Pagones, Pastor ……………………………Ext 4 [email protected]Deacon Jim O’Rourke………………………………………...Ext 0 [email protected]Toni LaFond, Pastoral Assoc. for Admin…...………....Ext 8 Kristin Black, Pastoral Assoc. for Pastoral Care..…. Ext 2 Arlene Parisi, Faith Formation Dir. ………...518 377-0506 Katie Parisi, Faith Formation Adm. ……….518 377-0506 Mickey Torre, Office Assistant…………………………....Ext 0 Diane Bouchard, Office Assist./Web. Admin………. Ext 0 Anne Marie Bordeau, Organist & Choir.…518 356-7990 Peter Bernardi………………………………………518 377-6816 Debbie Stilson……………………………………...518 393-4052 Pastoral Council: Cheryl Aini, Chair………...518 355-8463 Finance Committee: Louis Grasso, Chair…518 346-6775 Safe Environment: Mary Ferguson ……….. 518 377-8886 Altar Servers: Glen Armour………………...…518 858-2490 Bereavement Support: Debbie Stilson…...518 393-4052 Building & Grounds: Paul VanBuren………518 377-8886 Charismatic Music Group: Cathi Butryn….518 346-2527 Eucharistic Ministers: Marilyn Keyser…..…518 374-2588 Folk Group:…………………...………..……………518 377-8886 Greeters: Sue Bourdon………………………….518 557-2373 Lectors: Sylvia D’Aprile………………………….518 869-3670 Prayer Shawl: Kristin Black………………...……………....Ext 2 Respect Life: Lavina Travison…………………518 229-4727 St. Vincent de Paul: Mary Jane Norris….…518 377-8886 Ushers: Joe Sorrentino……………………….…518 355-9631 Works of Mercy Initiative: Kristin Black….518 347-0871 CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Saturday Vigil : Sunday : Weekdays: 7 AM 4:00PM Mt. Carmel 8:00AM St. Paul Mon. & Tues. 5:30PM St. Paul 9:30AM Mt. Carmel at Mt. Carmel 11:00AM St. Paul Wed. & Fri. at St. Paul Holy Days: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 3PM - Mt. Carmel Rectory: 2777 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY 12304 518 377-8886; Fax 518 377-4371 Office Hours: M-F 9AM - 12:30 PM & 1:30 - 4 PM Saturday & Sunday 8:30 AM - Noon Faith Formation Center: 518 377-0506 Parish Email: [email protected]/Parish Website New Parishioners always welcome. Call or visit the rectory or visit www.spacny.org to register. SACRAMENTS BAPTISM: Communal; The last weekend of every month during the 5:30PM, 8:00AM or 11:00AM Masses or After the 11:00AM Mass. BAPTISM PREP CLASS: The 1st Tuesday every month, Sept.-June. Required for First child baptized & every 2 years thereafter. CONFIRMATION: 11th Grade FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: 2nd Grade & Older R.C.I.A./C: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults/Children FAITH FORMATION: Grades Pre K–5 Classes - Sunday 9:30AM or Monday 6:30PM; Grades 6-11 Classes - Sunday 6:30PM. Special Needs Children Classes - Sunday Noon. Contact Arlene/Katie Parisi. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Chaplains are available in hospitals. Call the office for home visits. VISITATION: For visits and/or to receive communion at home. Contact Kristin Black MATRIMONY: Couples planning to be married need to contact the office not less than one year prior to the proposed date to allow time for preparation. St. Paul the Apostle Church 2733 Albany Street, Schenectady NY 12304 St. Paul the Apostle Church 2733 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY 12304
SACRAMENTS BAPTISM: Communal; The last weekend of every month during the
5:30PM, 8:00AM or 11:00AM Masses or After the 11:00AM Mass.
BAPTISM PREP CLASS: The 1st Tuesday every month, Sept.-June.
Required for First child baptized & every 2 years thereafter.
CONFIRMATION: 11th Grade
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: 2nd Grade & Older
R.C.I.A./C: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults/Children
FAITH FORMATION: Grades Pre K–5 Classes - Sunday 9:30AM or
Monday 6:30PM; Grades 6-11 Classes - Sunday 6:30PM. Special
Needs Children Classes - Sunday Noon. Contact Arlene/Katie Parisi.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Chaplains are available in hospitals.
Call the office for home visits. 2
VISITATION: For visits and/or to receive communion at home.
Contact Kristin Black
MATRIMONY: Couples planning to be married need to contact the
office not less than one year prior to the proposed date to allow
time for preparation.
St. Paul the Apostle Church 2733 Albany Street, Schenectady NY 12304
St. Paul the Apostle Church 2733 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY 12304
SAINT PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH! SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
CONTACT POINTS Area Code 518
Charismatic Prayer & Praise
Marilyn Gannon 701-3728
Spirit of Love Charismatic Prayer Community
Beverly Means 346-7226
Healing Ministry Flora Stella 878-5722
Stephanie Bryniarski 355-8412
Men of St. Paul Joe Bianchi 382-8185
Rosary Society Michele Woolley 869-5190
Seniors Mary Ann Malkiewicz 393-4345
Sports Program Scott Gannon 370-3363
Social Events Morris Stilson 393-4052
Come as a Guest, Leave as a Friend.
WELCOME TO ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH!
PARISH SUPPORT 4/22/2018
Envelopes $6,133
Loose 1,029
Special Church Collections
—
EFT Donations 315
Weekly Collection Total $7,477
Weekly Budget 9,259
Weekly Deficit ($1,782)
YTD Collection Total $312,419
YTD Budget-wk 388,871
YTD Budget Deficit ($76,452)
Thank you for your
commitment and gen-
erosity in
helping us to con-
tinue our mission.
Your parish support
enables our parish
community to carry
out the mission
of the Church, while
also providing the
financial means
to keep current our
monthly operational
expenses.
Christian Stewardship
gives of time, talent
and treasure
to thank God for His
many blessings.
Diocese Collections, The Evangelist $ 929
The Initial Offering will be collected next weekend.
ADULT CATHOLIC BIBLE STUDY Wed. Afternoons: May 2, 9, 16 & 23; 1- 3 PM St. Paul the Apostle Church Parish Center
Jesus & the End Times:
A Catholic View of the Last Days
To register and/or for more information, contact Janet & Dick Fortune – (518) 862-1559
Wed. Evenings: May 2, 23, 30 & June 6; 7 - 8 PM St. Paul the Apostle — Faith Formation Center
Mary:A Biblical Walk with Blessed Mother-Part 1
To register and/or for more information, contact Arlene Parisi – (518) 377-0506
If no answer, please leave a message. Childcare will be provided at the evening sessions.
Each session is different. There is no charge but a free will offering to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s food pantry is appreciated.
2018 BISHOP’S APPEAL Next weekend is the 2018 Bishop’s Appeal Commitment Weekend. This Appeal supports all of the vital ministries & programs throughout the Diocese of Albany. It is our opportunity during the year to reach out in support of all the people of God beyond the boundary of St. Paul’s. Please respond to the Bishop’s Appeal by making a pledge that you can pay throughout the year. Your gift directly helps our parish pay its share of this very important program. Thank You, Fr. Peter You may make pledges &/or outright gifts online
at www.thebishopsappeal.org. Call the office for
assistance, but please do not use Our Online
Giving Program for Bishop Appeal gifts/pledges. Many companies match employees’ & retired employees’ charitable gifts. To have your 2018 Bishop’s Appeal Gift “matched:” 1. Obtain a Matching Gift Form from your Human Resources Office. 2. Mail in completed form to the Stewardship Office, 40 North Main Avenue, Albany 12203. Matching gifts are credited to your Parish’s Bishop’s
Appeal Assessment!�
SAVE THE DATE Please plan to attend to Celebrate with Father Peter Pagones on the occasion of his 50th Anniversary as a
Priest of Jesus Christ. Sunday, May 27, a Special Mass will be offered at 2 PM at St. Paul the Apostle Church followed by Open-House Reception in the Rev. G. W. Brucker Parish Center. Everyone welcome!
NEW LECTORS NEEDED The Lectors participate in a ministry that proclaims the WORD at weekend liturgies, Holydays & special Eucharistic Celebrations. If interested, please contact Sylvia D'Aprile (518)461-7934/[email protected].
SPRING ENRICHMENT 2018, May 16-18, Albany’s College of Saint Rose. Theme: “Companions along the journey” and during its three days we will be remembering the past with gratitude, living the present with enthusiasm and looking forward to the future with confidence as the diocese gathers for its 45th Spring Enrichment. Registration information is available at www.rcda.org/springenrichment.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 29, 2018
Monday, April 30
7:00 PM Healing Ministry Meeting, in Church Tuesday, May 1 7:00 PM Baptism Preparation Class 7:30 PM Charismatic Prayer & Praise Group Wednesday, May 2
1:00 PM Bible Study 7:00 PM Bible Study Thursday, May 3
12:30 PM Stitch of Heart Ministry 7:30 PM Spirit of Love Charismatic Prayer Friday, May 4, 6:30 PM & Saturday, May 5, 9 AM
A Life in the Spirit Seminar Sunday, May 6 8:00 AM Crowning of Mary, breakfast follows
"Remain in me, as I remain in
you. Just as a branch cannot bear
fruit on its own unless it remains
on the vine, so neither can you
unless you remain in me. I am
the vine, you are the branches.
Whoever remains in me and I in
him will bear much fruit, because
without me you can do nothing."
- Jn 15:4-5
FAITH FORMATION CORNER First Holy Communion Practice,
Tuesday, May 8th, 6:30 PM, St. Paul First Holy Communion Mass,
Saturday, May 12th, 11 AM, St. Paul
MOTHER’S DAY MASS CARDS We begin a Triduum of Masses on Mother’s Day for the Intention of Mother’s, living & deceased, who are enrolled in our Novena of Masses. Masses will be said
at the 8 AM Mass on Sundays: May 13th, 20th &
27th at St. Paul’s.
CROWNING OF BLESSED MOTHER 8 AM Mass on Sunday, May 6th. Breakfast in the Rev. George W. Brucker Center follows. All women of the parish are invited. Cost is $12. Requires a reservation, by April 29th; Michele Woolley, (518) 869-5190 or Judy DesChamps (518) 374-0765.
Next Sunday: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [cf.
2b]/1 Jn 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17
USHERS ARE NEEDED All mass times are in need of ushers. Dedicated Men
and Women of the parish are invited to join this
important ministry. Ushers have a very important roll assisting with weekend celebrations and other special celebrations of the parish. Duties include: Opening and closing the church, looking after and directing parishioners, taking up the collection, coordination of gift bearers, assist with candle purchases, assist with special hand outs and distribution of weekly bulletins. If you have any questions or think that you may be interested contact Joe Sorrentino (518) 355-9631.
A LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR Presented by the Spirit of Love Charismatic Prayer Community, Rev. George W. Brucker Center. Two sessions: 6:30-9 PM, Friday, May 4th, & 9 AM-3 PM, Saturday, May 5th. Bring a box lunch on Saturday. Beverages provided. For pre-registration/questions, call Beverly Means, (518) 346-589/346-7226.
SAVE THE DATE!
Annual Celebration of Ministry Tuesday, June 5th, 7 PM, Church of St. Adalbert
Please join us for an evening of prayer and reflection, celebrating all those who live the works of mercy. If you work in a food pantry, are a Eucharistic Minister, visit the sick & homebound, collect or donate clothing for the poor, visit the imprisoned, assist the homeless, participate in bereavement ministry, or perform corporal and spiritual works of mercy through ministry in your parish or in the community...you are encouraged to Celebrate Your Ministry! Please join your extended Catholic family to celebrate God's work through your hand, For more info, contact: [email protected] or (518) 347-0871.
CONGRATULATION St. Paul’s parish family wishes to welcome the following individuals who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on April 27: Nicholas Patrick Cancilla, Lucas Anthony Esposito, Kristen Elizabeth Foley, Daniel Patrick Hupe, Chase Aidan Monroe, Jacob Elias Renaud, Nicholas James Richmond, Kyle David Van Blarcom.
Saturday 04/28/2018 4:00PM
Anniv. Michael & Frank Rossi + Beatrice, Sandra, Carl
& Family
Michael R. Mauriello + Lina Antenucci
B’day Albert DeMania + Mother & Family
33rd Anniv Rosario Cimmino + Wife & Children
Josephine DeMarco + M/M Geno D’Angelo
Frank Zarrelli + M/M Michael Calandra
Sunday 04/29/2018 9:30AM
Tootie Pariseau + John & Rosalie Claughsey
6th Anniv. Michael Sauchello + Family
Michael R. Maruiello + Frank DeSarbo & Rit Muscanelli
Dino Dell Veneri + Maria Santucci & Family
Jean Pizzino + Marie Palmer & Jean Qualantone
John Capuano + Friello Family
Monday 04/30/2018 NO MASS
Tuesday 05/01/2018 NO MASS
Saturday 05/05/2018 4:00PM
Gloria Barone & Barone Family + Al Barone
Anniv. Antonio Cristello + Rose & Nick Cristello
Antonio & Maria Palmieri + Son Domenico & Family
Wallingford & Ray Families + Restifo Families
Giuseppe & Maria DeMarco + Family
Connie Ciervo + Nancy & Dave Kniskern
Sunday 05/06/2018 9:30AM Thomasina Vacca + Nancy
Joseph Pizzino + Wife Jean
James & Nancy Saraco + Jerry & Nancy Barry
Dino Dell Veneri + Pierina Paniccia & Family
Vincenzo & Luigino Grasso + Sister Antonietta
Dell Veneri & Family
Josephine Vegezzi + Crouse Family
OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL APRIL 29, 2018
7 AM WEEKDAY MASSES at both
churches have been temporarily canceled
until further notice. Updated information
when masses can resume will be printed as
it becomes available.
In
Memoriam
SAINT PAUL THE
APOSTLE CHURCH
APRIL 29, 2018
Saturday 04/28/2018 _ 5:30 PM
Gilbert Bolster + Kathleen Sheehan
Frank & Adeline Lattanzio + Jackie & Tim
Josephine Palmerino + Martie Hulett
Int. Chuck Lombardi + St. Vincent de Paul Society
Sunday 04/29/2018 !!8:00 AM People of St. Paul’s
Chet Granato + Wife, Jan
Kathleen C. Brucker + Lois & Dave
Mary Meachem + Bob & Connie Nolte
11:00 AM Int. Fr. Schweigardt
+ Fr. Peter & Parish Family
Int. Chuck Lombardi
+ Fr. Peter & Parish Family Wednesday 05/02/2018 NO MASS
Thursday 05/03/2018 NO MASS
Friday 05/04/2018 NO MASS
Saturday 05/05/2018 _ 5:30 PM
Josephine Palmerino + St. Vincent de Paul Society
Sunday 05/06/2018
!8:00 AM People of St. Paul’s
Deceased Members of Hamilton Family
+ Family
Deceased Members of Dougherty
Family + Matthew & Charlotte
Adams & Family
John Pardi + Family
Mary Attananeo
+ Wayne & Marie Hedrick
Mary Meachem
+ St. Paul Rosary Society
11:00 AM Tony Stokes + Therese DuFour
7 AM Daily Mass at both churches has been
temporarily cancelled until further notice. Once
mass celebration on the weekdays resumes you will
be contacted or you may contact the office 518-377-
