Mass Intentions

Saturday, June 25 5:00PM Edward P. McConville, Jr. by St. Vincent’s Pastoral Team

Sunday, June 26 8:30AM Mary Addeo req. by Don & Ruth Smith 11:00AM

COLLECTIONS FOR JUNE 12, 2016 - Regular: $ 5,667.42 $ 1,695.00 $ 7,362.42 Food Pantry: $ 520.00 $ 230.00 $ 750.00 Eastern Europe: $ 40.00 $ 40.00 Evangelist $ 18.00 $ 1.00 $ 19.00 Enhancement: $ 805.00 $ 555.00 $ 1,360.00 Enhancement - Total Amount Pledged: $ 553,275.49 Total Amount Paid: $ 492,569.33 Outstanding: $ 60,706.16

Thank you for your generosity. Your regular financial support of our parish community

is essential to our continued viability and vitality.

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

We give thanks for the fathers and mentors in our lives….

God bless all fathers and all mentors, today and every day.

MON Yoga, 6PM (C) TUES Psalty Rehearsal, 7:00PM (PH) WED Bereavement, 7:00PM (Chapel) THURS Psalty Rehearsal, 7:00PM (PH)

(C) Church, (G) Grotto, (PC) Parish Center, (PH) Parish Hall, (L) Lounge, (HIS) Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary

♦ Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Registration ~ Forms and schedules are available in the back of church, or on the parish website. Email Beth Carlin at youthministry@stvincentalbany.org or call the parish office at 489-5408, ext. 103, with questions.

♦ Donations and Prayers Needed! Four of St.

Vincent’s youth are attending the diocesan Breakaway Program at Pyramid Lake on June 26. As they will be involved in several service projects, parishes for being asked for donations of any of the following items: water, band aids, baby wipes, women’s hygiene products, sunscreen, chap stick and granola bars. Many of these items will be assembled in “Care Bags” and will be used in the food pantry and other outreach activities this summer. We ask that you also pray for our youth and one teen program staff who will be there for the week. Thank you!

♦ Mission Mondays begins July 18! We will be

working in St. Vincent’s Food Pantry in the afternoon, from 12:00-2:45pm. In the evening, we will be at the Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless preparing and serving dinner. These Mission Monday opportunities are open to all youth in grades 6-12. Please contact Beth at youthministry@stvincentalbany.org 489-5408 or to sign up!

Enjoy your summer!! We’ll see you in September.

CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN ~ Parishes throughout the Albany Diocese will take up a second collection this weekend for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). This collection communicates the Gospel through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through television, podcasts, radio & print media. Half of all proceeds remain in our diocese and support local needs. Thank you for your support.

JOIN US THIS WEEKEND

JUNE 18 & 19 ,

AS WE WISH BETSY WELL

IN HER RETIREMENT!

RECEPTION AFTER ALL MASSES

IN THE PARISH HALL

CREATION CARE TEAM

WALKING WITH A LIGHTER CARBON FOOTPRINT

Written by: Linda Anne Burtis

Close to 100% of climate scientists tell us that it is extremely likely that fossil fuels emit carbon dioxide causing climate change. We all share in the problem every

time we flip lights on, open the refrigerator door, and drive off in our cars. Many people and institutions have begun to measure their carbon footprint and then take steps to reduce it. The Creation Care Committee is studying the carbon footprint here at St. Vincent’s. Pope Francis’ climate change encyclical, Laudato Si, encourages all of us to use less fossil fuel and bring a “halt to environmental degradation.” St. Vincent’s is way ahead of the green curve. In 2000, Dan Bernadette installed solar shingles on the roof of the Parish Center. In 2013, the church’s over 50 year old boilers were replaced with high energy efficient natural gas boilers. All the lights in the church building are now LED. Betsy even switched the Styrofoam cups used for coffee after Mass with ones made from tree bark! We can “be like St. Vincent’s” in our own homes. Several parishioners now have rooftop solar panels. We can use Compact Florescent Lightbulbs (CFL’s) or LED lights. Most homes suffer significant heat loss through the roof. Consider better insulation in the attic. Energy efficiency and using renewable power helps us to be part of the solution to pollution and walk with a lighter carbon footprint. Check out this website for i deas : h t tps : / /www3.epa .gov/climatechange/wycd/home.html.

Artwork by Marion Honors, CSJ

BEREAVEMENT ~ The Bereavement Group will meet at 7:00PM on Wednesday, June 22 in the Chapel. If you have experienced a loss and would like to share with others who have had a similar experience, come and join us in a safe and confidential environment. Please call Sr. Eleanor at 489-5408 if you plan on attending. PRESCHOOL OPENINGS ~ We still have a few openings in our preschool for Fall 2016. The preschool runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. If you would like more information, please visit our website at www.stvincentspreschool.com or call Eileen Jaklitsch, Pre-school Director, at 518-441-2405.

YOGA CLASSES ~ are held on Mondays at 6:00PM in church. Class dates: June 22 & 27. Free-will offerings benefit our Sister Parish in Panama. For information email Judi England at yogajudi@aol.com. SUMMER MONTHS ~ During July & August the parish office will be open from 9AM-12PM & 12:30-3PM. MISSING PERSONAL P.A. ~ One of the church’s P.A. devices for the hearing impaired is missing. Kindly return it to the lower reception office.

MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS

Hospital Visitation: Week of June 19

SPH - Indulata Jayapal / Clare Malone

AMCH - Eleanor Guerin / Jeanne Qualters

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you

So many good wishes, cards, gifts and a party “par excellence !”

The gathering at Carondelet Hospitiality Center was just perfect. Thanks!

There is an old Weston song that celebrates those who become a part of the fabric of your

life. You are that and I am so very, very grateful.

With love, Betsy

Liturgical Ministers for June 25/26:

Baker: Jo Mowrey Writer: Gail Waring Writer for July 3: Bob Ward Saturday, 5:00 pm Presider/Homilist: Fr. Leo O’Brien Adult Acolyte: Rich DeGrijze Readers: Maria Harple, Sr. Joan Byrne Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Brennan, Nancy DiBlasi, Ray Garthner, Dan O’Connell, Michael Pastore Liturgical Coordinator: Amy O’Connell

Sunday, 8:30 am Presider: Fr. Richard Vosko Homilist: Betsy Rowe-Manning Adult Acolyte: Andrew Robinson Altar Servers: Travis Greene, Theo Greene Readers: Kathy Paulsen, Brenda McAteer Eucharistic Ministers: John Criscione, Karen Drotar, Kathy Kelly, Thomas Masawi, Marggie Skinner, Maryanne Tuite Liturgical Coordinator: Rosemarie Tobin Ministers of Hospitality: Jean Talbot, Kevin Cole Coffee Hour: Donny Duvall, Corrina Duvall Counters: David Addante, Bob Sahm, 1 Needed

Sunday, 11:00 am Presider: Fr. Richard Vosko Homilist: Betsy Rowe-Manning Adult Acolyte: Jack Consiglio Altar Servers: Dominic Consiglio, Tia Santicola Jones Readers: Rich Athena, Bob Bangert-Drowns Eucharistic Ministers: Katrina Consiglio, Robert John, Ron Jones, Mary Ann Neimeyer, Jeanne Qualters, Dave Rowell, Al Turo, Jean Viglucci, Angela Warner, Paul Zullo Liturgical Coordinator: Ed Falterman Ministers of Hospitality: Carol Turo, Dave LaFleur, Kathleen Hidalgo, 1 Needed Veronica Ministry: Rosa Veltman Coffee Hour: Cheri Burke, Iris Johnson Counters: Michelle Herkenham, Ray Pitlyk, Dick Neimeyer CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLW) ~ This Sunday, June 19, is the last day for CLW at the Sunday morning Masses. CLW will resume in the fall.

Readings for the Week of June 19, 2016

Sunday: Zec 12:10-11; 13:1/Gal 3:26-29/Lk 9:18-24 Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Mt 7:6, 12- 14 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3/Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Is 49:1-6/Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Mt 8:5-17 Next Week: 1Kgs 19:16b, 19-21/Gal 5:1, 13-18/Lk 9:51- 62

SENIOR OUTING ~ Join us in Lake George on Wednesday, July 13 at 10:00 AM for a cruise on the Mini-Ha-Ha at 11:30, followed by lunch at the Log Jam Restaurant. Please call Sr. Eleanor at 489-5408 by July 7 if you plan to attend so that we can make arrangements for transportation and reservations for lunch. PSALTY ~ Rehearsals are Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7:00PM in church. Children ages 3-18 are invited to be cast members. Kids & adults are also needed as crew members. The performance is Thursday, August 4, 2016. Email Deb Chard at dchardw@nycap.rr.com or call 935-8072. 2016 BISHOP’S APPEAL ~ Our goal is $110,000. To date 216 parishioners have donated $94,392 in gifts & pledges. We need your help with the remaining $15,608 remains to reach our annual assessment. Envelopes are available at church doors, or to donate online visit www.rcda.org or www.thebishopsappeal.org. PYRAMID LAKE VACATION ~ St. Vincent’s week at Pyramid Life Center in the Adirondacks is August 12-19. $250/adult; $125/children - 4-12 (free for infants-age 3). Registration forms are in pamphlet racks at exits of church. Contact Kathy Menard at katherinemenard@yahoo.com.

• Organ Concert & Icon Exhibit - Feed My Sheep concert/exhibit will be held on Friday, June 24 at 7:00PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 262 State St, Albany. Organist Alfred Fedak will play the church’s Skinner organ and iconographer Christine Simoneau Hales will give a short talk about icons. Ms. Hales recently completed a commission of eight large icons for the award winning design and renovation of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Albany. Ms. Hales gives icon writing retreats and workshops in addition to weekly classes. A leading church musician, Alfred Fedak also teaches music at SCC and is the chapel organist at Emma Willard School. A free will offering will be accepted. All are welcome.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

“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.

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. For emergencies outside of office hours, call (518) 253-5503.

EMAIL secretary@stvincentalbany.org

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. ~

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 C. Elizabeth Rowe-Manning pld@stvincentalbany.org

Sacramental Ministers Reverend Leo P. O'Brien lobrien26@nycap.rr.com (518) 640-9582 Reverend Richard Vosko rvosko@nycap.rr.com Father Vosko’s Homily Blog: http://richardsvosko.wordpress.com

Deacon Deacon Martin Beckman msbeckman@verizon.net

Faith Formation Susan Sweeney k-5faithformation@stvincentalbany.org

Food Pantry & Angela Warner Peace & Justice socialjustice@stvincentalbany.org

Liturgical Ministries Kate Paul liturgy@stvincentalbany.org

Music & Liturgy Marie Bernadett music@stvincentalbany.org

Senior Ministry and Sr. Eleanor Guerin, RSM Pastoral Outreach pastoraloutreach@stvincentalbany.org

Youth Ministry Beth Carlin youthministry@stvincentalbany.org

Bookkeeper Veronica Schmidt-Henzler businessmanager@stvincentalbany.org

Maintenance Dan Lappies maintenance@stvincentalbany.org

Parish Secretary Frances Sims secretary@stvincentalbany.org

ST. VINCENT'S PRESCHOOL: Director Eileen Jaklitsch st.vincentspreschool@gmail.com

PARISH TRUSTEES: Al Turo Aturojr@gmail.com; 869-2059 Diana Bangert-Drowns dbangertdrowns@nycap.rr.com; 482-4604

THE COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE: Office of Spiritual Life: 454-5250

Website: www.strose.edu/officesandresources/spiritual_life Director of Joan Horgan Campus Ministry HorganJ@mail.strose.edu

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