Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Eucharistic Celebrations January 27, 2009 – February 1, 2009

(including Mass intentions and their benefactors)

Tuesday / 1/27 / 12:10 PM / Special Intention for Healing
Wednesday / 1/28 / 12:10 PM / Fr. Joe Cotugno
Thursday / 1/29 / 12:10 PM / Fr. Charlie Lockwood
Friday / 1/30 / 12:10 PM / William Koveleskie, 6th anniversary (by his family)
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday / 1/31 / 4:00 PM / Ron McCormick, Sr. (by Lynne, Gerry and Nicholas)
Michael Kawola, birthday (by his mother and his sister Cheryl)
Sunday / 2/1 / 8:00 AM / Rod Douglass (by his family)
10:00 AM / Rita Cooley (by Rose and Pat Cristo)
Ruth Tarrier (by Kitty and Tony Chromczack)
Mary Gilbert (by William Lithgow )
Madeline Cipollari-Fiacco and Deanna LeBrecht (by Mary Ann Martyn)
Philip J. Lacivita, 49th birthday (by his mother Carmela and brothers)

January 25, 2009

Prayers Requested -- “God of loving kindness, listen favorably to our prayers.” Please remember the following people in your prayers: Barbara Adams, Seward Austin, Harry Fisher, Jr., Alice Giacomino, Marge Ochs, Carl Stuart, Tracey Weaver, and Dick Zobie.

First Anniversary of Death – We remember Robert J. Robichaud who died on January 29, 2008. May he and all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Reborn an Heir of Everlasting Life -- Last Saturday, we welcomed into the body of Christ through Baptism Hassan Kintu Ibrahim, son of Seid and Ann. Congratulations to his parents, godparents, grandparents, family, and friends as they impart our Catholic faith, traditions and values with Hassan.

Fabulous February Calendar Raffles – Calendar raffles are due by January 31st. They can be returned to the parish office or placed in the weekly collection basket. We will begin drawing names on February 1st. Please remember that all proceeds from this raffle help offset the cost of our confirmation retreat.

Mid-winter Brunch -- On Sunday February 8, from 11:00 a.m. to l:00 p.m., we will continue our new tradition of offering a monthly breakfast/brunch buffet. This delicious start to your Sunday includes freshly made-to-order omelets, fruit platter, bacon, sausage, roasted potatoes, muffins/pastries, choice of three juices, coffee, French toast and chicken entrée for only $10 per adult, $5 per child under 10, and free for children under 5.

Last weekend’s collection: $4,638.00

Thank you for your support!

First Reconciliation – Thirteen children received the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday, January 21. Ten were from our faith formation program and three from Holy Spirit School. In accord with Called to BE Church, all children attending Catholic or private schools must be prepared for all sacraments in their home parish. The children who received the Sacrament are: Dominick Fiacco; Matthew French; Kimberly Johnson; Allison Knapp; Catherine LaPorta; Ethan Lawrence; Shelby Erin McCabe; Emily Paluba; Matthew Pronti; Michael James Remington; Emma Savage; Kieran Teator; and Sophia Vogel. “Those who humble themselves like children are the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one child in my name receives me” (Matthew 18:4-5).

This Week in the Life of Our Parish
date / day / event / time/place
1/26 / Mon / Rosary Altar Society “After Holiday Party”
Our Lady of Peace Prayer Group / 6:00 p.m./Casey’s Banquet House
7:00 p.m./Chapel
1/27 / Tues / Choir Rehearsal / 1:00 p.m./McMC
1/28 / Wed / YFF, Grades 1-5
YFF, Grades 6-11 / 3:45 p.m./McMC
6:30 p.m./McMC

Final Eucharist – You are invited to join other parishioners who worship at the 8:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist for the final Sunday Mass at St. Joseph’s, followed by a light reception in the back of church.

Weekend Masses / Weekday Masses
Saturday Vigil
4 pm – St. Joseph
4 pm - Holy Spirit
4:30 pm - Sacred Heart / Monday
7 am - Holy Spirit
8 am - Sacred Heart
Sunday
8:30 am - St. Mary
9:30 am - Holy Spirit
10:00 am - St. John’s
10:30 am - Sacred Heart
11 am - St. Mary
7 pm - Holy Spirit / Tuesday
7am - St. Mary
12:10 pm - St. John the Evangelist
Wednesday
7 am - Holy Spirit
8 am - Sacred Heart
Thursday
7am - St. Mary
12:10 pm - St. John the Evangelist
Friday
7am - St. Mary (1st Friday only)
8 am - Sacred Heart
9 am - Holy Spirit

Community News

St. Jude the Apostle School is holding Open House and registration for grades pre-K through grade 6. Come and see why Business Weekly recently listed St. Jude the Apostle School as one of excellence. Open House is Sunday, January 27, from 1-4 PM. Please call Cathleen Carney, Principal, at 283-0333 to register now.

Free Tax Preparation – Circles of Mercy will be providing, by appointment only, free federal and state income tax preparation to individuals who qualify for the EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) through VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program (total income under $41,626). This program is a partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, CA$H Coalition, and the United Way of the Greater Capital Region. This service includes free electronic filing, which results in faster refunds. Appointments will be available after January 26, 2008 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. To make an appointment, call 462-0899.

Native American Life and Spirituality: Through the Granddaughters’’ Eyes, an event sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph on February 7, from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. It will be held in Carondelet Hospitality Center at St. Joseph’s Provincial House and is free and open to the public. The day will include: traditional stories from many tribes; understanding traditional clothing; tribal roles of women and men; traditional music and dance; and an opportunity to create Earth Music.

Haiti: Why Should We Care? – You are invited to a presentation and discussion on Monday, February 9, 7 PM at the Pastoral Center, 40 North Main Avenue. Panelists:

Eloise Briere, Ph.D. / SUNY Albany Professor of French, Specialist in Francophone Cultures
Rev. Chris DeGiovine, Ph.D. / Dean of Spiritual Life and Chaplain, The College of St. Rose
Elmise Jean-Pierre, M.D. / Physician at St. Peter’s Hospital, participant in medical missions to Haiti

Heart Disease – Eat, Drink and Be Healthy! Presentation will be held on February 26, form 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church, 175 Williams Road, Troy. This program will be presented by Dr. Mark Nelson, Cardiologist, Seton Health, Nutritionist and Cardiac Rehab specialists, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. To register: call 268-6062.

Choose Life -- When does a human life begin? When is there a new living organism of the human species, distinct from mother and father and ready to develop and mature if given a nurturing environment? While ancient thinkers had little verifiable knowledge to help them answer this question, today the science of embryology confirms beyond a doubt that a new human life begins at conception.

Serving Next Weekend
Saturday, January 31, 2009 -- 4:00 PM
Server / Emily Dixon
Lectors / Linda Armstrong and Cindy Buono
Eucharistic Ministers / John White (CH), Mary Ann West (MC),
Ken Bloomer (TC), Frankie Motler (MPH),
Kim Conger (TPH), Denise Gagnon (G)
Altar Care / Mary Dlugolecki and Carol Nearing
Sunday, February 1, 2009 -- 8:00 AM
Server / Tom Chillemi
Lectors / Bill McLoughlin and Helen Russo
Eucharistic Ministers / Tom Greeley (CH), Mary Frazier (MC),
Thomas Concolino (TC)
Sunday, February 1, 2009– 10:00 AM
Servers / Michael Mahar and Cheyenne Cronin
Lectors / Ron LaCoy and Peter Mahar
Eucharistic Ministers / Mollie Shook (TPH), Mary Reilly (MPH),
Carol Davitt (CH), Jean O’Donnell (TC),
Agata Verrelli (MC)