EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS AND SACRAMENTS

SUNDAY - THE LORD’S DAY VIGIL: SATURDAY 5:00 PM SUNDAY: 8:00 AM. 10:00 AM, 12:00 NOON

WEEKDAY MASSES MONDAY - FRIDAY: 6:30 AM & 9:00 AM TUESDAY EVENING: 7:00 PM Mass and Marian Devotions SATURDAY: 9:00 AM

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents must be active, registered members of St. Pius X parish. Baptisms take place on the first and third Sunday of the month immediately following the noon Mass. Arrange preparation for baptism by calling the Parish Office.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Either the bride or the groom must be a registered, active parishioner of St. Pius X parish. Please make an appointment with one of the priests at least six months before the desired date.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:15 - 4:45 PM Seasonal Communal Celebrations: By appointment anytime

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Upon request and communally twice a year. Please notify the parish office if anyone in your family is hospitalized, homebound or in a nursing home.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS For men interested in priesthood, please call 518-312-9397 or visit www.albanyvocations.org

CATHOLIC BURIAL For Catholic Burial Information contact the Diocesan Ceme-tery Office at 463-0134

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Friday 9:30 am-7:00 pm

PARISH STAFF

PASTOR Rev. Michael A. Farano

ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Paul D. Butler

IN RESIDENCE Rev. James J. Walsh 860-1472

PARISH SECRETARY Ellie Peterson

MUSIC DIRECTOR Charles Jones

ASSISTANT ORGANIST Michael Ricchiuti

BUSINESS MANAGER Nancy M. Uruskyj

YOUTH MINISTRY Brian Evers

ASSOCIATE FOR PASTORAL CARE Jeanne Pitkin

ATHLETICS DIRECTOR Lou Klender

ADULT FAITH FORMATION Frank Mason and Sue Krosky

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Dennis Mullahy 465-4539

SCHOOL SECRETARY Maria Brunell

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (K-8) Judy & Peter Ranalli 465-8068

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR REL. ED. Donna Brown

SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Jerry Forenzo

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THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 8, 2012 VOL. LXIII NO. 8

January Public Policy Summary by Jim Ercolano

Imagine having a bowl of mashed potatoes for breakfast, and going to bed hungry on occasion at one point in your childhood, because dinner was too scant to be filling. That occurred over 50 years ago, and I’ll never forget that relatively brief time in my life. Now imagine childhood hunger as a chronic and long term way of life, with relatively brief periods when food is nei-ther scarce nor absent of nutritional value. January is “Poverty in America Awareness Month.” Due to the continued impact of the Great Recession, and other trends that are decades old, this article will focus on Child Hunger (within American Poverty). The Evangelist (12/1/11) printed the follow-ing (see excerpt on page 2, from the Catholic News Service): “As U.S. nutritionists cringe over the prospect of an overweight nation, millions of Americans aren’t sure they’re going to get enough to eat. There’s also a lack of access to nutritious food… The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – the new name for food stamps – doesn’t let each member in the household eat a healthy meal three times a day, seven days a week. This year, SNAP benefits were cut to pay for a boost in school lunch programs. “ More than 50 million Americans are facing “food insecurity” (a far more nuanced and sanitized term than “hunger”). Sadly, over 17 million, or approximately 1 in 4, are children, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As a people of faith dedicated to the life and dignity of the human person (at concep-tion, until natural death), we must work together as a society to promote the common good and combat what Pope Benedict XVI has consistently called the “scandal of hunger.” Many fear a potential “lost generation of American children,” if child hunger is not given the priority and greater resources that only government can provide in comparison to non-profits and faith based sources. To better understand the implications of this, the 2007 Report, Poverty in the Diocese of Albany: a Threat to the Common Good - offers some truly illuminating insights: “Images of hunger often feature a scrawny child with an empty bowl in her outstretched hands, or a women opening up an empty cupboard to try to find something from which to prepare a meal for her family. Yet in the United States today, malnour-ishment may just as readily be found amidst the highly publi-cized reports of…childhood obesity. The reality is that poverty lurks behind both public health concerns: while some individu-als and families have trouble getting enough food at all, others have limited access to truly nutritious foods and so have diets rich in high-fat and high-sugar content.” “Families often cope by visiting food banks and pantries, relying on less expensive processed food (which are often higher in fat and lower in nutritional quality) and eating fewer fruits, vegeta-bles and dairy products. The impact on children’s health… is alarming. Infants and toddlers in food-insecure families are 90 percent more likely to be in fair or poor health and 30 percent more likely to require hospitalizations, than other children, ac-

cording to a report by the Fiscal Policy Institute. “ “In older children, food insecurity contributes to poor physical health, lower school achievement in reading and math, and behavioral and emotional problems, including a higher risk of suicidal thoughts in adolescent girls.” The scope and depth of the problem has gone beyond cities and rural communities. In the May 2010 issue of Governing Magazine, the article Down and Out in Suburbia (by Zach Patton) found that according to a Brookings Institution study released in January 2010, The Suburbanization of Poverty, suburbs of the country’s largest metro areas saw their poor population increase by 25 percent from 2000 to 2008. We know children in the suburbs of Albany also benefit from food donations/programs. To remain competitive in the global marketplace, the United States can ill afford to see so many children hampered by a lack of food itself and/or access to nutritious food. Proposals to further reduce food support for children and families is also totally inconsistent with, and undermining of attempts to sup-port a “culture of life” and child/family friendly policies. A “culture of life’ must strengthen, support, and not weaken basic social safety nets that sustain human life itself (especially for all our children). Lisa Dodson from her book, The Moral Underground, offers an inspiring challenge for how we should treat the children who represent our very future: “We… discovered that hun-dreds of billions of dollars can be mustered when…leaders believe something of value is at stake. Many ordinary peo-ple…make the argument that children deserve the kind of care we offer financial markets. We should do more than set de-cent minimal standards for the… children; we should treat them as a national treasure.” For more info on child hunger, please see the following web resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bish-ops, USCCB, Food and Nutrition Programs, February 2011, please go to http://www.usccb.org/about/domestic-social-development/resources/upload/food-nutrition-backgrounder-2011.pdf For issues specific to NYS that relate to child hunger, please see the following web resource from the New York State Catholic Conference, NYSCC 2011 Legislative Agenda, and look under Human Services, and see the subtopic discussion under Provide for Basic Human Needs, please go to http://www.nyscatholicconference.org/userfile/1.Legislative%20Agenda%202011%20-%20FINAL.pdf Please let your elected officials know your support for im-proving the following federal programs (that are listed below) to help feed hungry children through schools, churches, and other civic organization: - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) - Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) - The National School Lunch and Breakfast programs

Christian Works and Service

We are going to have our 9th annual collection in conjunction with the Capital Area Council of Churches Homeless Shelter for men. The collection will be held on January14/15 and January 21/22. The Shelter is located at the First Lutheran Church on West-ern Avenue. It is 19 bed facility that is open from 11/1/11 thru 4/30/12.

They have provided us with a wish list. CLEANING PRODUCTS: Pine Sol, bleach, laundry deter-gent, dish detergent and dryer sheets. PAPER PRODUCTS: paper towels, napkins, toilet paper, facial tissue heavy duty 20 gal trash bags, food service gloves, heavy duty hot paper cups, bowls, plates, sturdy plastic eating utensils. CLOTHING: new socks and underwear for men. TOILETRIES: small sized toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deter-gent, shaving cream, disposable razors, hand sanitizer. FOOD: Kool-Aid Mix, canned apple or orange juice, snacks, (cookies, popcorn, etc) sugar, coffee, powdered creamer. Volunteers: to help with meals, make beds, do laundry, sign in guests.etc. Call the Shelter phone@ 426-1227. FINANCIAL GIFTS; always welcome and needed. Please make check out to "CACC Shelter Acct" and mail to CACC 646 State Street. Albany, NY 12204

Again thank you for your generosity. May God continue to bless you. Tom Christman. *************************************************HEALING SERVICE William Champine will conduct a Healing Service January 29th at 3:00 PM in Corpus Christi Church, 2001 RT 9 (at Ushers Rd), Round Lake, N.Y. All are welcome. COME. Bring your families, friends and chil-dren. Free will offering. If you want to know more about Wil-liam call 237-6378 or go to his web-site for more informa-trion: www.williaminthelightofjesus.com His healing gifts began on 8-9-91. William is a member of Christ Our Light Roman Catholic Church, Loudonville, N.Y. All are invited to come in the hope that those who are in need of the power of Jesus will receive it. **************************************************

January Food Collection ~

Next Weekend January 14/15 The monthly food collection is next weekend This time of the year, especially in our part of the country, the need for hot, hearty foods is greater than ever. Stick-to-the-ribs comfort foods such as

stew, chili, macaroni and cheese, ravioli, rice, pasta, sauce, hearty soups, tuna and hamburger helper meals are desper-ately needed. Other suggestions are spaghettios, canned meats, tuna, mayo, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruits and veg-gies, baked beans, hot and cold cereals, juice, tea, hot choco-late, coffee and creamer. Also paper products, personal care items and cash are always welcome. Thank you for your gen-erosity and a Happy New Year to all.

Sunday School Classes: Sunday School classes for the month of January are: Jan. 8 #12, and Jan. 29 #13. There are no classes on January 15- Martin Luther King or January 22 - St. Pius X School Open House. Sunday School classes for the month of February are: Feb. 5 #14 and Feb. 12 #15. There are no classes on Feb. 19 and Feb. 26 due to Winter Recess from school

Teacher’s Meeting: Our next Teacher’s Meeting will be held on January 8 at 8:25 AM in the Faculty Lunch Room.

First Reconciliation: Our Parent Meeting for First Reconcilia-tion will be held on Tuesday, January 10 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM in the Parish Center. This meeting is for parents in St. Pius X School and the Sunday School Program who have children preparing for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. One parent should be present for each child. Informational pack-ets will be handed out and parents will be choosing a Mass Time for First Communion. Fr. Farano will be giving a presentation on the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Progress Report #1 for our Sunday School Program will be handed out on January 29. Parents, please sign the report and return it to your child’s Teacher by Feb. 12. Thank You. *****************************************************

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DSC Healing Liturgy - Wednesday, January 11

Christ Our Light Church, 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville Prayer & Praise at 7:00 PM

Liturgy at 7:30 PM followed by Healing Prayer Celebrant: Father Frank O’Connor and music by Joyful Heart

For more information, please call Ruth at 785-1084 *****************************************************

Exercise Your Ministry of Prayer! During each day you have an opportunity to minister to those who are part of your life, on the phone, through a card, letter, or e-mail and in person. Jesus asks us to care for the needs of those around us. Prayer is one way we show we care. We invite you to write these intentions in the Intercessory Prayer Book on the oak Lec-tern in the gathering area by the chapel. (On weekends it is be-neath the Statue of St. Pius X in the church). The parish remem-bers these intentions at every mass and we ask that you remember them when you pray for the parish.

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Let us follow Mary the Mother of God who was the first person ever to adore our Lord. Come join us for Eucharistic Adoration every Friday after the 9:00 am. mass until closing prayer at 7:00 pm. All are wel-come. For more information about how to become a weekly or substitute adorer, con-tact Peter Ranalli at 482 - 9087 or Margaret Purcell at 453 - 9302.

****************************************************** The Epiphany of the Lord

WHAT WILL THE NEIGHBORS THINK? It must have been quite a sight on the streets of Bethlehem as the magi, those star searchers, made their way to the house of Joseph (in Matthew’s Gospel the Holy Family are residents of Bethlehem until the flight to Egypt). Imagine the wonder that filled the eyes of the neighbor-hood children as this caravan made its way. Matthew doesn’t tell us many specifics about them (he never numbers them as three or calls them “kings”), but travel was hard in that time, and “safety in num-bers” was the rule for making a long trek. Most likely it was a lengthy cortege that wound its way under the guidance of that star. If the celestial phenomenon that guided them there hadn’t already excited the village, the arrival of these women and men (in the an-cient world astrologers and sign‑readers were frequently female) with their dromedaries, unusual clothing, foreign ways—and gifts!—certainly would have roused the neighbors. News travels fast in small towns, and imagine the surprise when it was learned where these travelers stopped.

DON’T BE FOOLED We can include the magi on our list of role models in faith for the season. They were not Jews, but were willing to follow a route that led to an insignificant and troublesome Roman province. When they were led to the Holy Family’s humble abode in Bethlehem they did not say, “No way! This can’t be the place. It’s too lowly, they’re not affluent enough.” They simply bowed down and worshiped Jesus the Christ, in a scene that prefigures the disci-ples bowing to worship him later in Matthew’s Gospel after his res-urrection. These sign‑seekers were willing to be led by their won-der, ready to persist in their journey, not knowing where the quest for their revelation would lead them, but open to its possible pres-ence anywhere. We, like they, must be ready to seek the epiphania, the manifestation of God, earnestly and honestly, and be prepared to bow in worship when we find it.

A Call to Communal Prayer In order to respond more consistently with compassion and prayer beyond our Sunday commitment, the names of those who are seriously ill are printed below.

Coordinator: Brian Evers

Phone: 462-1336 E-Mail: spxyouth@nycap.rr.com

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Stay Informed Many programs, classes, speakers, etc. are offered to the people of the diocese throughout the year. To see what’s happening and to get information on any of these programs please log onto www.rcda.org and click on events.

Marilyn Brizzell Michael Smith Jean & Stephen Mink

Donna Pailet Rose Laiacona Richard Malinowski

Paul Sullivan Karen Szesnat James S. Tomchik

Barbara Kosier Mark Farrell Colleen Clapper

John Szesnat June Gainer Fran Huba

Joseph Schmidt Trudy Eannello Tom Monahan

Robert Campbell Laura Depice James Gaetani

Jeanne Wilson Iris Marini John Massimilian

Natalie Rowan Maeve Leonard Benjamin G. Forenzo

Judy Delaney Jizziyah Skelly Loretta Maffeo

Bob Raffaele Phil Gara Miriam Kleinberger

Henry Sleasman Anne Egan Charlotte A Wolfstich

Donna Shade Nathan Natale Jennifer Garland

Walter Novak Ed Burnham Richard Marr

Virginia Wegner Judy Fues Mary Barner

Lynn Quackenbush Sandra Farrell Kerry Ann Beswick

Garrett Garrity Sue Brown Theodore Gorzynski

Hiland Doolittle Joan Morrison John Ikenhoffer

LindaDubayFiebke Susan Kenneally NicholasD’Alleva Valas

Kathleen Jones Jack Riley Marilyn & John Gradoni

Tony Pazzolla Elizabeth Newcomb

PASTORAL CARE

“… all from Sheba shall come bearing gold and frankin-cense, and proclaiming the praises of the Lord.” + In today’s gospel narrative magi from the East leave their homeland, risking everything to passionately search for Israel’s newborn King. King Herod, fearing the newborn-shepherd-king, secretly plots to use the magi’s ardent search to bring destruction to the house of David. Yet their search brings no reply to his dark and devious plan. A star lights the darkness and draws the magi to where sal-vation is forever found. Falling prostrate in awesome praise and thanksgiving before the Christ Child, they present their gifts and welcome, Jesus, Gift of Hope, into the world. As they bid farewell, they know they are forever changed by the jour-ney, its events, and the expectations for this newborn king. Their journey promises “Epiphany” moments for generations to come as Jesus’ divinity is manifested to our world. Even to-day, His Grace continues to bless our struggling world! This week, once again, we return to the nativity scene to kneel before our Lord and King worshiping and praising the Source of all Hope. We bring our treasure, the gift of our-selves, our lives surrendered to our humble King. Like Abra-ham’s descendents, numerous as the stars, we are transformed into His light amidst the darkness, drawing other seekers to Christ, and His way with His love. May His light shine in your hearts during this New Year, as you strive each day to really know Him as intimate Friend and personal Savior!

Let His Light guide you As you become His Light for our World!

“You are the Light of the World.” Matthew 5:14

MINISTERS OF PRAYER: In JANUARY please pray THAT ALL CHRISTIANS WILL DEDICATE THEIR LIVES TO BUILDING PEACE IN OUR WORLD AND BEAR WIT-NESS TO THE NAME OF JESUS AS THEY EVANGELIZE THROUGH THEIR GOOD WORKS.

MINISTERS OF PRAYER: The January and February Cal-endar of the “Apostolic of Prayer for Priests” is on the table by the literature rack in the gathering area outside the Chapel en-trance.

GOOD NEWS: Thank you to the parishioner who made and donated 8 Prayer Shawls to the Pastoral Care Office during the Advent Season. They were delivered to Sr. Mavis Jewell for the ill, bereaved and homebound. Your thoughtfulness and care mean so much!

NEEDED from January to the end of April: Co-facilitators to lead a Rosary and Communion Service on Mondays at 1:30 PM at the Atria. The commitment is from 1:15 to 2:15 PM once or twice a month. Training provided. Call Jeanne Pitkin at 462-1336 to volunteer.

Our Women’s Scripture Study/Faith Sharing Group will meet again on Wednesday January 11th, 2012. We will view and discuss Fr. Robert Barron’s amazing Catholicism Series with this week’s focus on “The Mystery of the Liturgy and the Eucharist”. If you are interested in joining us on Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30, please call 462-1336.

ST. PIUS X’S BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE will meet on Tuesday January 10th, 2012 at 6 PM in Conference Room A. We welcome anyone interested in this type of pastoral care to join us as we plan ways to support our grieving parishioners. For more information call Jeanne Pitkin at 462-1336.

At the Dominican Retreat & Conference Center: Fresh things I now reveal; before they appear I tell you of them, a Dreaming in Winter Weekend for Men and Women with Sr. Carol Davis, OP will be held from Friday January 13th to Sunday January 15th, 2012. Cost: $195 ($180 for seniors). Jesus the Healer, Jesus our Friend, a Scripture Weekend for Men and Women with Sr. Kitty Hanley, CSJ will be held from Friday January 13th to Sunday January 15th, 2012. Cost: $195 ($180 for seniors). Soup with the Saints: St. Cecilia with Ceil Amendolia will be held Tuesday January 17th, 2012 from 6:30 to 8 PM. (1 of 3)Cost: $40 for 3/ $15 for each. Midwinter Oasis, A Day Retreat for Men and Women with Claudia Gregoire will be held Saturday January 21st, 2012 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Cost: $30 (includes meal). For more informa-tion & to register call 393-4169.

PASTORAL CARE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: to provide Sunday morning Communion to Albany County Nursing Home’s 125 Catholic residents. Individuals are needed to help out for about 2 hours just one Sunday morning per month (10 AM to Noon). Specifically, volunteers will bring Communion to those in their rooms who are unable to attend the facility Communion Service. This is a very rewarding Ministry, which is greatly appreciated by the senior citizens at the facility. Please consider volunteering for this worthy cause. YOU CAN WALK ALONG WITH A VOLUNTEER ONE SUNDAY AND SEE IF THIS IS THE MINISTRY THE LORD IS CALLING YOU TO. Training is provided. For more informa-tion, please contact Jeanne at St. Pius X Parish (518) 462-1336.

TLC Caregivers’ Support Group meets regularly on the sec-ond Tuesday of the month at 7 PM at the Beltrone Living Cen-ter. Info? 459-2857 ext 32.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group – 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 9:30 to 11 AM at 4 West Plaza, Suite 405 Washington Avenue Ext. For more information or to register call Jamie Mitchell at 438-2217 Ext. 209.

WE ARE SEEKING THE NAMES AND WHERE-BOUTS OF PARISHIONERS WHO ARE SICK, OR HOMEBOUND, OR NOW LIVING IN ADULT RESI-DENCES OR NURSING HOMES. We are unaware of numerous parishioners who are sick, homebound, or living in adult residences or nursing homes because of their changing health conditions. Please let the Pastoral Care Office know if a family member is living in one of these facilities or is no longer able to gather with us at the week-end liturgy. We want to keep in touch. Your help will keep us informed so we can be supportive during their illnesses and declining health. Please call 462-1336 to let us know. Thank You!

Family Perspectives by Bud Ozar: The Magi in today’s gospel were led to Jesus by a star. Who are the stars your children fol-low? Don’t let it be the tabloid stars. Resolve in this New Year to be the guiding star in the life of your children. ***************************************************

We respectfully remind everyone to observe the No parking areas on the parish grounds. These areas provide for everyone’s safety, and in case of emergency they provide access for emergency vehicles. Also, please park only within the lines designated as park-ing spaces. Areas outside of those lines are for emergency access. Thank you.

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Table of the Lord

Anyone who wishes to participate in a taping of “Table of the Lord”, the Diocesan Television Mass, is invited to attend with Father Walsh and Charles Jones on January 10th at 6:30 pm. Filming will take place at the Channel 23 Station on Route 155.

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Winter’s Night Out On Saturday, February 4, 2012, the St. Pius X School Board will sponsor A Winter’s Night Out in New York City at Wolferts Roost Country Club in Albany, New York. This annual event provides an opportunity for parents, friends, and patrons of St. Pius X School to come together for an evening of entertainment while raising money for our parish school. Through silent and live auctions conducted during the evening, this event also serves as the single largest fundraising activity for St. Pius X School each year. Look for the invitation in the bulletin the first week of January! We hope to see you on February 4th! If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor for the event or want to donate an item for either the live or silent auction, please contact Josie Pienkosz at 281-0417 or Sue Wagner at 434-8693 or swag-

ner10@nycap.rr.com. ***************************************************

Attention All Parish and School Organizations

With a Parish as large and as busy as ours, we need to be vigi-lant in adhering to the policies and procedures set forth at our yearly calendar meeting. This will help to ensure the smooth operation of our parish. Any use of our parish facilities, that is, meetings, fund raisers, concerts etc. need to be coordinated, pre-scheduled and ap-proved through our parish calendar coordinator, Brian Evers. This also includes any functions that might be held off campus. Our volunteers and staff do a great job and are to be commended for sharing their time and talents so generously. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Brian at 462-1336 and he will be most happy to answer any questions that you may have.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Following are all the dates on which each of the three weekend eucharistic ministry teams is scheduled to serve during the 2012 calendar year:

TEAM 1 Jan. 21-22; Feb. 11-12; Mar. 3-4; Mar. 24-25; Apr. 14-15; May 5-6; May 26-27; June 16-17; July 7-8; July 28-29; Aug. 18-19; Sept. 8-9; Sept. 29-30; Oct. 20-21; Nov. 10-11; Dec. 1-2; Dec. 22-23.

TEAM 2 Jan. 7-8; Jan. 28-29; Feb. 18-19; Mar. 10-11; Mar. 31-Apr. 1; Apr. 21-22; May 12-13; June 2-3; June 23-24; July 14-15; Aug. 4-5; Aug. 25-26; Sept. 15-16; Oct. 6-7; Oct. 27-28; Nov. 17-18; Dec. 8-9; Dec. 29-30.

TEAM 3 Jan. 14-15; Feb. 4-5; Feb. 25-26; Mar. 17-18; Apr. 7-8; Apr. 28-29; May 19-20; June 9-10; June 30-July 1; July 21-22; Aug. 11-12; Sept. 1-2; Sept. 22-23; Oct. 13-14; Nov. 3-4; Nov. 24-25; Dec. 15-16.

Please keep this schedule, or mark these dates on a calendar at home, so you will know in advance when you are scheduled to be a minister at Mass. If you know you cannot be at Mass when you are scheduled to serve, please E-MAIL OR CALL YOUR TEAM LEADER. If you have any questions about this schedule, please contact Frank Pugliano at 482-7258 or by e-mail at puglframe@nycap.rr.com. ***************************************************

St. Pius X PEP Group Luncheon

The next luncheon to be held by the St. Pius X PEP Group will be on Thursday, Jan 11th at The Cheesecake Factory in Colonie Center on Wolf Road. The group will meet at 11:00 am. New members are invited and encouraged to join us for what will be a great gathering of good folks and fine food. For more infor-mation please call Margaret Charron at 783-6242. Hope to see you there.

EUCHARISTIC

The letters have two meanings. They are the initials of the cus-tomary names of the Three Magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. They also abbreviate the Latin words “Christus Man-sionem Benedicat”, “May Christ bless the house”. The year is divided before and after the these letters. The crosses (+) repre-sent the protection of the Christ.)

Music for Weekend of January 7/8 Gathering: 108 – Songs of Thankfulness and Praise Preparation: 102 – The First Noel Communion: 103 – We Three Kings Going Forth: 95 – Good Christian Friends, Rejoice Adult Choir: We Three Kings

DAY

DATE

EVENT

TIME

PLACE

SUN 1/8 Masses 8:00, 10:00 and Noon Sunday School RCIA Sunday School Faculty Meeting

9:00 am 11:00 am 8:00 am

Church School Conf A Fac. Rm.

MON 1/9 Confirmation Workshops PSA Meeting

7:30 pm 7:00 pm

P. Hall Library

TUE 1/10 AA Meeting Adult Faith Formation Meeting Bereavement Committee Mtg. Faith In Action Committee Mtg. 1st Reconciliation Parent Mtg.

5:30 pm 7:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm

Conf B Conf A Conf A Sacristy P. Hall

WED 1/11 Bible Study Adult Confirmation Children’s Choir School Board Meeting

10:00 am 7:30 pm 7:00 pm

Conf B Conf A Conf B

THU 1/12 AA Meeting Boy Scout Meeting Adult Choir

7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Conf B P. Hall Church

FRI 1/13 Renew Adoration

7:00 am 9:30 am

Conf B Chapel

SAT 1/14 Vigil Collection for Men’s Shelter

5:00 pm Church

JANUARY 9—JANUARY 15

Mon

6:30 9:00

Maude Tobin req. Mary Dooley John & Mary Elacqua req. Margaret & Family William Tangredi req. Rose & Family Agnes Morris req. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Small Arthur Thomas req. Rose Tangredi & Family

Tues

6:30 9:00 7:00

Special Intention Paul James Paulli req. Mel & Cassie Kelsey Louis Murrray req. Dora Huber Frances Strachan req. Lillian & David James John Kwiatkowski req. Peter Mason Family

Wed 6:30 9:00

Richard Zandri req. Mike & Kate Hayes Kay Dowling req. Tom & Peg Monahan Louis Murray req. The Patrick Family Colleen Joelle Behm req. The Behm Family Richard Foster req. The Patrick Family

Thurs

6:30 9:00

Clem Zotto req. Dottie & Ted Wolfstich Geraldine Herrington req. Dolores & John Massimilian Alma Walsh req. Maggie & Bob Franzese Antoinette Catalfamo req. Joyce & John Roman

Fri 6:30 9:00

Mary Faicco req. Her Family John Seleman req. The Rosary Group Joanne McCarron req. Her Family Frank A. Pedlow Jr. req. Jane & Jim Ryan

Sat

9:00 5:00

Mary R. Brennan req. Her Family Maurice Faicco req. His Family Lilian Rose Califano req. Her Family Special Intention Vigil

Sun 8:00 am, 10:00 am 12:00 Noon

READINGS FOR JANUARY 15, 2012 First Reading: Speak, for your servant is listening (1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19). Psalm: Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will (Psalm 40). Second Reading: Do you not know that your body is a tem-ple of the Holy Spirit within you? (1 Corinthians 6:13-17-20). Gospel: Andrew found his brother Simon and brought him to Jesus (John 1:35-42).

P A R I S H W E E K L Y C A L E N D A R

5:00 pm 8:00 am 10:00 am Noon M. Tylenda N. Friscio E. Mendel H. Duncan

Z. Coriarty J. Graziano C/M Counihan J. Tarantino

H. Saxe S. Puleo F. Hughes G. Rodriguez

N. Saxe J. Puleo L. Paterson

SERVERS FOR JAN 14/15

Eucharistic Ministers & Greeters Team 3