~ Fr. Francis R. Vivacqua, Pastor ~ Deacon Ronald Hogan �

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ST. MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, BALLSTON SPA,�

& ST. MARY’S MISSION, GALWAY�

St. Mary's Church Ballston Spa��

167 Milton Ave.��Ballston Spa, NY� 12020���

Phone:�(518) 885�7411� Fax:�(518) 885�6863��

stmbspa@nycap.rr.com��

St. Mary's Mission Galway��

PO Box 536 / 2113 East St.� Galway, NY 12074��

Phone: (518) 882�6957��

stmarygal@nycap.rr.com�� �

St. Mary’s Church website: https://stmarysballstonspa.org/�

St. Mary’s Church Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stmarysballstonspa�

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MONDAY � February 25, (Weekday)�

7:45 AM� � �� + George Carley� � � � � � � � req. by David & Anne Dietrich�

TUESDAY � February 26, (Weekday)�

5:30 PM� � +�Elaine McElroy� � � � � � � � req. by Husband, Samuel McElroy�

� � � � � � + Stephen Corns� � � � � � � � req. by Ada Corns�� � � � � �

WEDNESDAY� February 27, (Weekday)�

7:45 AM� � +�Rev. Paul J. Bondi, 7th Pastor�St. Mary’s, Ballston Spa �

� � � � � � + Kassoundaho Marie�Reine� � � req. by Grandkids: Heavenly�Joy ��

� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � & Jayden Loko, & � �

� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Gatien Soussouni�

THURSDAY� February 28, (Weekday)�

7:45 AM� � + Spec. Int. of Daniel Van Epps�� req. by Joyce Broswski �

FRIDAY � March 1, (Weekday)� � �

9:30 AM� � +�Lawrence Pugh� � � � � � � � req. by McNerney Family�

SATURDAY�March 2, (Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time)�

4:00 PM� �+ Dorothy Bell�� � � � � � � � � req. by Clare Daly�

SUNDAY � March 3, (Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time)�

8:30 AM� � + Pro Populo�

� � � � � � + Lauren McDarby�� � � � � � � req. by Ann McCauley�

10:30 AM�� + Frank Chamberlain� � � � � � req. by Family��

� � � � � � + Eileen Whyte� � � � � � � � � req. by Clare Daly�

12:00 PM� + Richard Leahey� � � � � � � � req. by Tom & Janet Peet �

� + �Joseph Riscica� � � � � � � � req. by Robert & Maureen Pelletier�

ENRICH YOUR FAITH�

Our Lady of Peace Prayer Group�

will meet on Tues., 3/5, at St. Mary’s

Church, 6:30 pm � 8:15 pm. All are

welcome!�

S������ S��� �� O����� T��� � F������ 24, 2019 �

Eucharistic Adoration �

& Evening Prayer�

“The Holy Hour is not a devotion; it is a

sharing in the work of the redemption.” �

~Archbishop Fulton Sheen�

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You’re invited to spend a little extra time with

Jesus by joining us for Eucharistic Adoration

& evening prayer from 5�6 pm on Monday, �

Feb. 25, and Mar 11, 18, & 25. �

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There will be NO Adoration on Monday, Mar. 4. �

Novena to Miraculous Medal, �

� � � � � � � � � Tuesdays at 5:30 pm, �

� � � � � � � � � � followed by Mass.�

St. Mary’s Parish website: stmarysballstonspa.org�

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ST. MARY’S PARISH TRIP�

“JESUS” �

AT SIGHT & SOUND LANCASTER , PA �

Provided by Brown Tours�

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Friday, April 26th�Saturday, April 27th�

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For complete itinerary, go to www.browntours.com�

Go to Scheduled Tours and select Multi�Day Trip.�

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Day 1: 3:00pm Hotel Check In�

� � � � � 4:30pm Dinner�

� � � � � 7:00pm “JESUS” performance�

Day 2: 7:30am Breakfast�

� � � � � 9:00am Guided Tour of Amish Farmlands, �� �

� Amish Quilt and Craft Shop�

Package includes: Round trip motor coach, hotel, dinner,

show ticket, breakfast, taxes & baggage handling.� �

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Register on line or call 518�843�4700 and mention that

you are with St. Mary’s Parish. �

For more

information, contact �

Maureen Pelletier at �

518�313�0784.�� �

First Saturday Devotion: �

Please join us Sat, March 2, at 3:00 pm. �

We will be meditating on the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy

Rosary. “The holy Rosary is a powerful weapon. Use it with

confidence and you’ll be amazed at the results.” �

�St. Josemaria Escriva �

First Friday Mass � March 1 at 9:30 a.m.,�

Followed by Exposition & Adoration of the �

Blessed Sacrament. Closing with Benediction �

at 3:00 pm. Please see the sign�up sheet for �

adoration posted by St. Joseph’s altar. �

Please consider signing up; we must have each spot covered to

continue offering First Friday Adoration. �

Online Giving Now Available

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be. Matthew 6: 21

Did you forget your checkbook or offertory envelope today?

Don’t worry….we have you covered! One-time or recurring

giving is as easy as...

1. Go to stmarysballstonspa.org/online-donations using any

device

2. Choose One-time or Recurring

donation

3. Select your preferred form of payment

(electronic check or debit/credit card)

4. Enter your information

5. Submit your donation

Please stop by Coffee Hour on March 3rd after the 8:30 AM

and 10:30 AM Masses to learn more about Online Giving.

Demonstrations will be available.

If you need assistance please contact Ann McCauley at the

office at 518-885-7411. Thank you!

We thank you for your sacrificial �

offering of $11,015 for Sunday, Feb. 17.

To cover our weekly expenses, �

we need $11,500. �

ALTAR�

SERVERS�

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SAT., Mar. 2�

4:00 PM�

Liam Miller,�

Nathaniel LaCourse�

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SUN., Mar. 3�

8:30 AM�

Michael Desmond,

Christopher

Desmond�

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10:30 AM�

Emma Price, �

Michael Vogel�

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12 NOON�

Seneca Knapp,�

Anna Fitzpatrick�

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SAT., Mar. 2�

4:00 PM, Lector: Tom Kent�

E.M.: Herb Peters,�

Dorothy Lexa, Larry Lexa

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SUN., Mar. 3�

8:30 AM, L: Dan Loucks�

E.M.: Cathy Krylowicz,�

Marilyn Hogan, Caesar Taormina�

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10:30 AM, L: Maureen Pelletier�

E.M.: Mary Beth Waterstram,�

Ruth Fazio, Gerianne Lehane�

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12:00 PM, L: Chris Bablin�

E.M.: Len Smith,�

Frank Haskell, Marilyn Campbell�

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Choir: 10:30 AM Sundays�

Contemporary Music Group: �

12 Noon�

St. Mary’s Parish website: stmarysballstonspa.org�

“Though your beginning was small, your

future will flourish indeed.” Job 8:7�

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Have you discerned offering your �

child a Catholic Education? �

Pray about it!�

For more information contact:�

Principal Mrs. Lynn Fitzgerald at �

518�885�7300 or visit www.smsbspa.org�

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Call or stop by for more information�

*Tuition assistance and Guardian

Angel Scholarships �

are available for �

those who qualify.�

Educating Preschool�Grade 5

Call Lynn Fitzgerald at 518�885�7300��

www.bigheartgala.com�

For more

information, �

please visit:�

SAINT MARY’S SCHOOL, BALLSTON SPA�

Birthright sends a sincere “Thank You” to everyone who helped

make our recent Valentine’s Day Bake Sale a great success.� We

are grateful to all who baked, donated, and purchased baked goods

to benefit the young pregnant women we serve.� Your response to

Birthright is heartwarming.� Thank you for your continued support.�

The Gospel of John

Friday, March 1st at 6:30 PM in

the St. Mary’s School Auditorium

An epic movie, this widely acclaimed

motion picture is a meticulous recreation

of the turbulent era of Jesus and the

events that changed the course of history!

it’s the bold and powerful story of Jesus

as told by his disciple John.

Snacks will be served at Intermission.

For more information on this event, please contact

Ann McCauley at 518--885-7411.

Medjugorje 2019�

Are you being called to experience

the most beautiful features of

Medjugorje? Simplicity and peace

are the treasures of this popular

pilgrimage. An opportunity to

grow in faith as you experience

Apparition Hill, where the

visionaries first encountered Our

Lady, Adoration of the Blessed

Sacrament at St. James Church,

hear firsthand accounts from the

visionaries, and pray at the hill of

Blue Cross, where it is said Our

Lady appeared to the children

while they hid from the

communist police in the early

days. Join Father Vivacqua on this spiritual journey and

receive the graces Mother Mary offers. For more information

go to www.pilgrimages.com/stanton or contact Janet

Astileanu at 518.798.6908. Time is winding down, don’t miss

out. �

Readings for the �

week of February 24:�

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Sunday: � � � � 1 Sm 26:2, 7�9, 12�13, 22�23/Ps 103:1�2, 3��

� � � � � � � � � 4, 8, 10, 12�13 [8a]/1 Cor 15:45�49/Lk 6:27�

� � � � � � � � � 38�

Monday: �� � � Sir 1:1�10/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd�2, 5 [1a]/Mk 9:14�

� � � � � � � � � 29�

Tuesday: �� � � Sir 2:1�11/Ps 37:3�4, 18�19, 27�28, 39�40 ��

� � � � � � � � � [cf. 5]/Mk 9:30�37�

Wednesday: �� Sir 4:11�19/Ps 119:165, 168, 171, 172, 174, �

� � � � � � � � � 175 [165a]/Mk 9:38�40�

Thursday: �� � Sir 5:1�8/Ps 1:1�2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a]/Mk � �

� � � � � � � � � 9:41�50�

Friday: �� � � � Sir 6:5�17/Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35 � � �

� � � � � � � � � [35a]/Mk 10:1�12�

Saturday: � � � Sir 17:1�15/Ps 103:13�14, 15�16, 17�18 [cf. �

� � � � � � � � � 17]/Mk 10:13�16�

Next Sunday: Sir 27:4�7/Ps 92:2�3, 13�14, 15�16 [cf. 2a]/1 �

� � � � � � � � � Cor 15:54�58/Lk 6:39�45�

St. St. Mary’s Parish website: stmarysballstonspa.org�

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We thank

you for your

sacrificial

offering of

$1,055 on

Sunday, February 17th. To cover our

weekly expenses we need $1,000.�

PLEASE

JOIN US

AFTER

OUR 9:30

AM MASS

IN THE SOCIAL HALL for

COFFEE, DONUTS, &

FELLOWSHIP. �

St. Mary’s Community Service Group�

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Please keep in mind that making baby Afghans for

Birthright is an ongoing parish project. Any completed

Afghans may be placed in the Food Pantry boxes at

each entrance. �

St. Mary’s Parish website: stmarysballstonspa.org�

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February 24, Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time at 9:30 AM

+ Michael George Rosenzweig (Special Intention)

req. by the Palmer Family

March 3, Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time at 9:30 AM

+ The Deceased Parishioner of St. Mary’s

One of the greatest acts of charity is to pray for the living

and the dead, and the greatest and most powerful prayer

we have is the Mass. Available dates are posted in the

rear corridor on the wall. Mass intention forms are

available there as well.

Faith Formation

The Fulfillment Jesus Wants for Us

Mother Teresa

Jesus wants me to tell you again...how much love he has for each

one of you — beyond all you can imagine.

I worry some of you still have not really met Jesus — one to one

— you and Jesus alone. We may spend time in chapel — but

have you seen with the eyes of your soul how he looks at you

with love? Do you really know the living Jesus — not from

books but from being with him in your heart? Have you heard

the loving words He speaks to you?

Please pray for our parishioners

Adam and Kristel Thomas and their four boys as they

recover from a fire that destroyed their home.

Thanks be to God they all made it out safely.

March 2019 Pastoral Care Ministry Training in Albany

Beginning Monday, March 11, 18, 25 and Saturday March 30 2019, a Four Session Formation and Skill

Building Workshop entitled “Pastoral Visitation to the Sick, Elderly and Homebound” will be held on

Mondays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Saturday from 8:30 AM to 3 PM at Christ the King Church, 20

Sumter Ave., Albany, NY. This program and will provide information on: the art of pastoral visitation;

communication skills; illness issues; spiritual assessment; grief and loss; suffering and faith; death and dying;

ritual and sacraments in pastoral ministry; theology of pastoral care and care giving issues. Weekly sessions

include presentations and interactive exercises, as well as readings. One pastoral visit is required along with a

journal process. There is a $40 fee which includes a book and all handout materials. Pre-registration is necessary and limited to

25 attendees. Registration deadline is Monday, March 4

th

, 2019. All faith traditions welcome. For a registration form or ad-

ditional information, please go to: https://www.rcda.org/pastoralcaretraining or email: Maria.Schollenberger@rcda.org or

call Maria at Pastoral Care Ministry, Albany Diocesan Cemeteries, (518) 641-6818.

Bishop Scharfenberger will once again lead Schenectady 40

Days for Life in prayer as we welcome speakers from National 40

Days for Life on Tuesday, March 12 at 6 PM in front of

Planned Parenthood, 1040 State Street, Schenectady.� Come and

join us as we pray for an end to abortion.� Bring your family and

friends!� Viviane: 518�399�0699 or Sarah: Sch40days@gmail.com �

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