Mass Intentions

Saturday, January 16 5:00PM Anne Cenci (9th Ann.) req. by the Family

Sunday, January 17 8:30AM 11:00AM

COLLECTIONS FOR DECEMBER 20, 2015 In Pew: E-Giving: Total: Regular: $ 6,529.28 $ 1,377.00 $ 7,969.88 Christmas: $ 810.00 $ 810.00 Food Pantry: $ 590.05 $ 70.00 $ 660.05 FP Cards: $ 270.00 $ 270.00 Giving Tree: $ 30.00 $ 30.00 Flowers: $ 290.00 $ 290.00 All Saint/Souls: $ 70.00 $ 70.00 Solem. of Mary $ 110.00 $ 110.00 Evangelist: $ 18.00 $ 18.00 Enhancement: $ 1,320.00 $ 405.00 $ 1,725.00 Enhancement - Total Amount Pledged: $ 553,275.49 Total Amount Paid: $ 443,341.33 COLLECTIONS FOR DECEMBER 27, 2015 - In Pew: E-Giving: Total: Regular: $ 4,390.35 $ 1,095.00 $ 5,485.35 Christmas: $ 11,597.00 $ 125.00 $ 11,722.00 Food Pantry: $ 1,905.00 $ 50.00 $ 1,955.00 Flowers: $ 151.00 $ 151.00 CHD: $ 25.00 $ 25.00 Evangelist: $ 20.00 $ 20.00 Enhancement: $ 1,066.00 $ 65.00 $ 1,131.00 Enhancement - Total Amount Pledged: $ 553,275.49 Total Amount Paid: $ 444,472.33 COLLECTIONS FOR JANUARY 3, 2016 - In Pew: E-Giving: Total: Regular: $ 6,679.15 $ 1,350.00 $ 8,029.15 Food Pantry: $ 3,406.25 $ 465.00 $ 3,871.25 Christmas: $ 345.00 $ 225.00 $ 570.00 Evangelist: $ 41.00 $ 41.00 Solem. Of Mary: $ 444.25 $ 25.00 $ 469.25 Enhancement: $ 3,047.00 $ 327.00 $ 3,374.00 Enhancement - Total Amount Pledged: $ 553,275.49 Total Amount Paid: $ 447,846.33

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

is essential to our continued viability and vitality.

2015 2016

MON Yoga, 6:00PM (C) TUES Choir Rehearsal, 7:30PM (C) THURS Communion Service, 5:15PM (Grotto) SAT/SUN Bible Study Sign-up, after Masses (PH) SUN Adult Faith Formation, 9:45AM (Mtg Room 1) Youth Ministry, 12:15PM (PH)

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

Faith Formation Schedule - • January Sessions: Jan. 10, 24, &31, 2016. For

questions contact Susan Sweeney. Youth Day Schedule – Sunday, Jan. 10 ~ 12:15-2:30PM

RCIA PROGRAM BEGINS ~ The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a special process for adults who wish to be baptized or confirmed into the Catholic faith. Our parish has been enriched as we’ve watched individuals grow in their faith and experience the rites that lead to the Easter Vigil. The RCIA Team and former candidates will present a three part series beginning next Sunday, January 17 at 9:45AM in Meeting Room 1, describing the program and the journeys of the candidates. The first session will focus on the period of inquiry; the role of the Team, sponsors and dismissal facilitators; and the importance of the participation of the parish. For questions or for more information, please contact Maureen Cavanaugh at maccav@aol.com. BIBLE STUDY – Our next bible program will be “Women in the New Testament” beginning on January 25 and will be offered at two times – Mondays at 7:00PM and Tuesdays at 2:00PM. The program runs for 8 weeks and the cost is $15. Sign-up will be in the Parish Hall after Masses on January 9-10 and January 16-17. For more i n f o r m a t i o n , c o n t a c t B a r b a r a B a i l e y a t barbara.bailey@outlook.com or call 482-3945. BEREAVEMENT GROUP ~ The next gathering of the Bereavement Group will be on Wednesday, January 27, at 7:00PM in the chapel. If you would like to attend, please call Sr. Eleanor at 489-5408 by Jan. 25. The group will only meet if we know to expect you. LITURGICAL MINSTERS ~ The next schedule for liturgical ministers is March 5/6 to June 25/26, 2016. Please let us know any dates that you will NOT be available to serve during this time. You may use the Web Terminal to post unavailable dates, or email or call the parish office to leave a message by January 25.

You are invited to the Women’s Winter Morning of Reflection

Listening to Spirit, Storying Our Lives ~ Led by Marni Gillard

Date: Saturday, February, 6, 2016 Registration: 8:30-9:00AM

Program and lunch: 9:00AM—1:00PM Offering: $12.00

Join us for a morning of quiet and reflection ~

to listen to the Spirit within in the company of women

who also seek to listen to God in the unfolding of their stories.

For additional information contact Kate Burgess (439-4493; khburgess21@aol.com) or Kathi Burke (kathib42002@yahoo.com)

REGISTRATION FORM — DUE BY FEBRUARY 3, 2016 Name: ____________________________________ Phone: _________________ Email: ____________________________________

Place registration form in the designated box by the reception office in church (located near the elevator), or contact Kathi or Kate to register. If paying by check, please make your check payable to “Cash”. Register or email by Feb. 3.

“Be still and know that I am God.” ~ Psalm 46:10

Liturgical Ministers for January 16/17:

Baker: Holly Grieco Writer: Barbara DiTommaso Writer for Jan. 24 Julie Heslin Pokat

Saturday, 5:00 pm Presider: Fr. Leo O’Brien Acolyte/Homilist: Betsy Rowe-Manning Readers: Meg McCarthy, Jemimah Jurado Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Brennan, Madeline Cafiero, Margaret Ludington, Jim O’Hare, Marcia Ringelmann Liturgical Coordinator: Deb Riitano

Sunday, 8:30 am Presider: Fr. Richard Vosko Acolyte/Homilist: Betsy Rowe-Manning Altar Servers: Anna Flanders, Theo Greene Readers: Mary Jean Keegan, Mark Keegan Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Fran Beck, Janet Brendli, Joseph DiCarlo, Karen Drotar, Molly Johnson, Clare Pelkey Liturgical Coordinator: Rosemarie Tobin Ministers of Hospitality: Deborah Jo Ross, John Criscione CLW: John Rizzo Coffee Hour: Kerry Flynn, Kieran Thapalia Counters: David Addante, Bob Sahm, Steve Trimboli

Sunday, 11:00 am Presider: Fr. Richard Vosko Acolyte/Homilist: Betsy Rowe-Manning Altar Servers: Dominic Consiglio, Victoria Penman Readers: Juanita Powers, Steve Powers Eucharistic Ministers: Rheuben Bowling, Chris Burns, Robert John, Janice Kehn, Leslie Phelan, Ruth Smith, Dave Rowell, Don Smith, Paul Zullo, 1 Needed Liturgical Coordinator: Ruth Smith Ministers of Hospitality: Nancy O’Connor, Dave LaFleur, Katherine Bollin, 1 Needed CLW: Meg McCarthy, Beth McCarthy Veronica Ministry: Angelina Padula Coffee Hour: Iris Johnson, Cheri Pinkans Counters: Janice Kehn, Ray Pitlyk, 1 Needed

MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS

Presiders for Weekday Communion Services: January 14 - Eleanor Guerin - 5:15PM - Grotto

Hospital Visitation: Week of January 10, 2016 SPH - B. Rowe-Manning/L. Scoones, J. Vigliotta AMCH - Kathy McCoy/Eleanor Guerin

Readings for the Week of January 10, 2016

Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Acts 10:34-38/ Lk 3:15-16, 21 -22 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7/Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8/Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20/Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11/Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a/Mk 2:13-17 Next Week: Is 62:1-5/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR PERSONAL CARE ITEM COLLECTION - Our annual collection for personal care items for local shelters will be held the weekend of January 23-24. Items most needed include soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, shaving cream, and feminine care products. Full-size items are preferred. When donating personal hygiene items, please keep in mind we cannot accept open or used items. Socks, hats and gloves are also appreciated. Items will be sorted between Masses on January 24 then delivered to shelters. If you'd like to help, sign up on the poster located in the Parish Hall or contact Angela Warner: 489-5408, ext. 114 or socialjustice@stvincentalbany.org. YOGA CLASSES ~ Yoga classes will resume on Jan. 11, 2016 from 6-7PM in church. Bring your own yoga gear - mat, pillow, strap, etc. A free will donation of $5/class is asked - more if you can afford it, less if you can’t. Proceeds benefit our Sister Parish in Panama. Class schedule: Jan 11 & 25; Feb. 1, 8, 22 & 29; March 7 & 14. Enter the church building from the parking lot, through the side door. For information contact Judi England at yogajudi@aol.com. INFORMATION FOR INCOME TAX ~ Registered parishioners will receive documentation thru the mail by the end of Jan. of contributions made during 2015. PLEASE NOTE ~ The Sunday 6:30PM Mass will resume on 1/24/2016.

• Join the Sisters of St. Joseph to celebrate the Feast of St. Brigid for IRISH NIGHT with TRISKELE (an all-female Celtic band out of Albany, NY) on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Provincial House Dining Room, 385 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Latham. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance/$25 at the door. Must be 21 to attend. For tickets call (518) 389-2654

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 P.M. Vigil Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. 6:30 P.M. (resumes 1/24/16)

LITURGY OF THE WORD/COMMUNION SERVICE Thursday 5:15 P.M. at the Grotto

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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