Saturday, December 9 5:00PM St. Vincent de Paul Parish Sunday, December 10 8:30AM Mary Agnes Hutchins req. by Tery Doyle Kermis Martin req. by Joanne Martin 11:00AM Viola Campito req. by The Family
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Fr. Farano will celebrate Mass on the eve of the feast at 7 p.m., December 7. Under this title, Mary serves as the patroness of the United States and of our diocese. In honoring her we acknowledge her sinless nature and her magnificent “yes” to the angel’s message that God desired her to be the mother of Jesus. Please sign up for ministries in the
parking lot vestibule.
Communal Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
We invite you to begin Advent with some spiritual housecleaning by participating in the a communal celebration of the sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday, December 6 at 7 p.m. In addition to the reflective prayer service we will have four priests available for individual confessions.
Christmas Eve Junior Choir
All children & youth are invited to sing or play their instruments at the
5:00PM Christmas Eve Mass. Rehearsals will be on Sunday, December 3,
10 & 17 - immediately following the 11:00AM Mass, and will last
approximately 30 minutes. Please contact: Marie Bernadett at
[email protected] or 489-5408 with questions.
12/4 LifeTouch Photo Directory 1:00-8:00 PM (PH)
12/5 LifeTouch Photo Directory 1:00-8:00 PM (PH) Centering Prayer 7:30-8:30PM (Chapel)
12/9 Poinsettia Delivery 5:00PM Mass (C)
12/10 8:30AM Mass (C) Giving Tree Gift Sorting 8:30-3:00PM (PH) Elementary Faith Formation 9:45-10:45AM (PC) 11:00AM Mass (C) Confirmation Recap Meeting 12:15-2:30PM
(MTG1, MTG2) 6:30PM Mass (C)
(C) Church, (G) Grotto, (PC) Parish Center, (PH) Parish Hall,
(L) Lounge, (HIS) Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary (MTG 1) Meeting Room 1, (MTG 2) Meeting Room 2
COLLECTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 19, 2017 -
In Pew: E-Giving: Total: Regular: $5,798.25 $1,469.13 $7,267.38 Food Pantry: $615.00 $210.00 $825.00 Rainy Day Fund: $186.00 $500.00 $686.00 Human Devel.: $2,381.00 $290.00 $2,671.00 Catholic Charities: $100.00 $0.00 $100.00 All Souls: $25.00 $0.00 $25.00 Evangelist $18.00 $0.00 $18.00
COLLECTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 26, 2017 -
In Pew: E-Giving: Total: Regular: $6,112.75 $1,359.13 $7,471.88 Food Pantry: $1,571.00 $95.00 $1,666.00 Rainy Day Fund: $145.00 $0.00 $145.00 All Souls: $5.00 $0.00 $5.00 Human Devel.: $50.00 $0.00 $50.00 Evangelist: $24.00 $10.00 $34.00 Thanksgiving: $0.00 $30.00 $30.00
Thank you for your generosity. Your regular financial support of our parish community is
essential to our continued viability and vitality.
December 3, 2017 ~ 1st Sunday of advent
1st Sunday of Advent
As the first Sunday of
Advent begins, we take time to reflect on our
journey as Catholics and start this liturgical waiting period. We ask ourselves, “how can we be more alert to the needs of others each day?” As you take time to
welcome the 1st Sunday of Advent consider this prayer:
Jesus, help us prepare our heats to meet you. We don’t know when you will come again,
but we do know that we see you daily in the face, of every person we meet. We especially see you ,
in the faces of those in need. Amen.
Food Pantry Christmas Card Sale
Two parishioners who live at the Beverwyck would like
transportation to the 11:00 AM Liturgy on
Sunday. If you would like to form a team of parishioners who would do the pick up perhaps once a month, I would
be happy to facilitate the process. If you are interested in helping, please call Sr. Eleanor at 518-489-5408.
Faith Formation & Youth Ministry
Faith Formation Sessions (grades k-5) meet on Sunday from 9:45-10:45 in the Parish Center Youth Day Session (grades 6-10) on Jan. 7th from 12:15-2:00 in the church
Confirmation Final session is on Dec. 10th from 12:15-
2:00 PM in Meeting Rooms 1 & 2. Congratulation to the newly Confirmed!
Senior Outing
Seniors mark your calenders!
We will have lunch at Bellini's,
624 New Loudon Rd., Latham
on December 6th. We will leave the parish parking lot at 11:30 AM and
have lunch at noon. Please call Sr. Eleanor at 518-489-5408 or email at [email protected] if you would like to attend and let her know if you need a ride or
can provide transportation for someone else. All are welcome to this fun event.
Poinsettia Delivery On Friday, December 8th, at 3:00 PM we will be bagging poinsettias to be delivered to the homebound. If we have about 5 people we can be done in less that one hour. On Saturday, the 9th, and Sunday, the 10th, poinsettias will be available after each Liturgy for delivery. After each Liturgy we need about three people to assist parishioners find the plant that they will be delivering. If you would like to volunteer on either the 8th, 9th or 10th,please call Sr. Eleanor at 518-489-5408.
Need something for the person who has everything?
Purchase a Food Pantry Christmas Card
and honor your friend or relative and support our
Food Pantry. T he Christmas Card sale will take
place in the Parish Hall following all Masses
Dec 2/3 and Dec 9/10.
Liturgical Ministers for December 9-10: Baker: Jennifer Richard-Morrow Writer: Lisa Nolan Writer for Dec. 17: Eileen Shirey
Saturday, 5:00 pm Presider: Fr. Leo O’Brien Deacon/Homilist: Dcn Marty Beckman Readers: Cory Taliaferro, Sally Beckman Eucharistic Ministers: Marcia Ringelmann, Ray Garthner, Nancy DiBlasi, Jim O’Hare, Dan O’Connell Liturgical Coordinator: Amy O’Connell Sunday, 8:30 am Presider/Homilist: Fr. Michael Farano Acolyte: Marggie Skinner Altar Servers: Travis Greene, 1 Needed Readers: Mary Frances Beck, Kathy Paulsen Eucharistic Ministers: John Criscione, Joseph DiCarlo, Maryanne Tuite, Thomas Masawi, Fran Dempsey, James Keller Liturgical Coordinator: Mary Anne Young Minister of Hospitality: Tom Ruller, Mary Blais CLW-School Age: Natalie Criscione Counters: Don Dugan, Anna Bayly, Jean Talbot Coffee Hour: Molly Johnson, Nancy Calkins
Sunday, 11:00 am Presider/Homilist: Fr. Michael Farano Acolyte: Andrew Robinson Altar Servers: Arielle Duvall, Dylan Duvall Readers: Laurie Lombardi, Susan Shipherd Eucharistic Ministers: Kendall Aufmuth, Katrina Consiglio, Leslie Phelan, Erin Knoerl, Twiggy Collen, Julie Sullivan, Diane Miller, Jean Viglucci, Katherine Bollin, Kathie Quackenbush Liturgical Coordinator: Ruth Smith Ministers of Hospitality: Joan Marso, Patty Gorman, Ray Pitlyk, 1 Needed CLW-School Age: Cheri Pinkans CLW-Small Children: Katrina Consiglio Veronica Ministry: Rosa Veltman Counters: Joann Crupi, Katherine Bollin, 1 Needed Coffee Hour: Mallory Pinkans, Cheri Pinkans
MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS
Hospital Visitation: Week of December 3, 2017
SPH - Mary Brummagyn, Leslie Phelan AMCH - Kathy McCoy, Eleanor Guerin
Readings for the Week of December 3, 2017
Sunday: Is63:16b-17,19b,64:2-7/1Cor1:3-9/Mk13:33-37(2) Monday: Is 2:1-5/ Mt 8:5-11 (175) Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/ Lk 10:21-24 (176) Wed: Is 25:6-10a/ Mt 15:29-37 (133) Thursday: Is 26:1-6/ Mt 721, 24-27 (178) Friday: Gn3:9-15,20/Eph1:3-6,11-12/Lk1:26-38(689) Saturday: Is30:19-21,23-26/ Mt9:35-10:1,5a,6-8(180) Next Week: Is 40:1-5,9-11/2 Pt 3:8-14/ Mk 1:1-8(5)
December 3, 2017 ~ 1st Sunday of advent
♦ St. Matthew’s Church in Voorheesville has secured Special Group Tickets for the upcoming: Chris Tomlin’s Worship Night in America!! Featuring Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, and More! Thurs, April 12, 2018 at 7:00PM in the Albany Times Union Center. Chris Tomlin seeks to unite all in worship and prayer. It is powerful when all streams of the church come together in an act of unity to worship and pray. Limited tickets available at the group price: tickets are $60 Sec 119 Rows A-C and a few select seats for $45 in Rows E, F, G. For more information please contact Peggy McQuade at 518-765-2805 Ext. 14 or [email protected]
♦ To honor our Blessed Mother and to pray for respect
for all human life, St. Madeleine Sophie Respect Life Ministry will observe the 28th Annual National Night of Prayer for Life at St. Madeleine Sophie Church, 3500 Carman Road, Schenectady, NY 12303 (Guilderland). Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins at 9:30 PM on Friday, December 8th and concludes with Benediction at 12:30 AM on Saturday morning, December 9th. Please join us in bridging the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Saint Juan Diego. Even if you cannot stay for the entire vigil, come for whatever portion you can attend. For more information, please call Theresa Schweigert at 518-355-5919.
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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. - 3:00 P.M.
EMAIL [email protected]
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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.
Church of Saint Vincent De Paul
900 MADISON AVENUE ALBANY, NEW YORK 12208
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 Michael Farano
Faith Formation Ellen Kueterman [email protected]
Youth Ministry Tahlia Hadley [email protected]
Food Pantry & Angela Warner Peace & Justice [email protected]
Liturgical Ministries Meg McCarthy [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 Rich Nagengast [email protected]
Parish Secretary Rebecca Cribbs Rice [email protected]
Custodian Carlos Baez
ST. VINCENT'S PRESCHOOL: Director Eileen Jaklitsch [email protected] www.stvincentalbany.org/preschool
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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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