CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION A Roman Catholic Community

400 Saratoga Road, Glenville, NY 12302

Hours: Monday-Friday 9-12 & 1-4

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 20, 2019

The Eucharist is celebrated….

Sunday, the Lord’s Day 8 am and 11 am

Anticipated on Saturday 5 pm Mon, Tues, Wed 9 am

Thursday, Friday 7 am

First Saturday of the month 7:30 am

Reconciliation Saturday 4:00 pm

and by appointment

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY

1/20 8 am Mass 11am Mass

Blessing of Engaged Couples

Noon Afterglow

PARISH PIPELINE ARRIVES

1/21

Offices Closed MLK, Jr. Holiday No morning Mass

6:30 pm Our Lady Queen of Peace Prayer Group

1/22 9 am Mass 9:30 am-6 pm Adoration

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1/23 9 am Mass 1 pm Memory Cafe

1/24 7 am Mass 4 pm Recovery Mtg 7pm TOPS Mtg 7 pm Choir

1/25 7 am Mass

SATURDAY SUNDAY UPCOMING

1/26 4 pm Reconciliation 5 pm Mass

1/27 8 am Mass 11am Children’s Mass Noon Afterglow

Jan 28 Prayer Shawl Ministry meets Feb 2 Father/Daughter Blessing at 5 pm Mass Feb 2/3 General Blessing of Throats for Feast of St. Blaise

PASTORAL STAFF

Pastor Rev. Jerome R. Gingras

ic400saratoga@gmail.com

Pastor Emeritus Rev. J. Thomas Connery Liturgical Ministry Deacon Michael Melanson

Director of Music Ministries William Jon Gray

music.immaculateconception@gmail.com

Pastoral Associate for Administration Fran Rossi Szpylczyn Pastoral Associate for Administration Kathy Friscic

Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation Madeline Fretto

Pastoral Associate for Youth Ministries Christine Goss Pastoral Care Coordinator Rachel Winters

pastoralcareic@gmail.com Facilities Maintenance Christoph Belrose

Colton Wilder & Pam Grabicki

Second Sunday in Ordinary TimeSecond Sunday in Ordinary TimeSecond Sunday in Ordinary TimeSecond Sunday in Ordinary Time January 20, 2019January 20, 2019January 20, 2019January 20, 2019

Mass Intentions

January 19-27

SAT 5:00 pm +Angela, +Ted and +Tom Pradelski January 19 - Barbara & Tony Schietromo +Marie Schultz - Schultz family +Edna Fetchko - Lucy Ruggiero +Joseph Carrubba - Eloise & Cheryl +Jack Leveillee - Ceil Ahearn +Edward & +Carmel Prystup - family SUN 8:00 am +Frank Keville - family January 20 +Margaret Cashman - Rachel Winters +Jeannette McDunn - Rosary Altar Society +Walter Pryne - wife, Rosemary 11:00 am +Ed Grega - wife, Ann +Robert Fortin (3rd Ann.) - wife, Linda +Cynthia McReiz - Mother Teresa Academy +Peter Kopchik - Charlotte Sauve MON MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR HOLIDAY January 21 No Mass TUES 9:00 am +Tom Gair (2nd Ann.) - sons and daughter January 22 +Denise Sankowski - Mary Beth Sankowski +Frances Hamilla - family WED 9:00 am +Ethel Orr - Fran Szpylczyn January 23 +Peter Duchessi - family +Peter & +Margaret Meehan - family THUR 7:00 am +Our fallen and woulded soldiers January 24 +Vitore Matija - family +Age Gjergyi - family +Connor Jacob Strain - Month’s Mind FRI 7:00 am +Roza Matija - family January 25 +Luigj Matija - family +Rregjina Shuku - family SAT 5:00 pm +Michael Ronca, +Louann, +Helene & +Karl Freitag January 26 - Ronca family +Carmela Rizzicone (1st Ann.) - Schultz family +Francis D. Loszynski (1st Ann.) - Staude family +Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Bartz and +Richard - Eloise & Cheryl +Frances Brehm - Walter Miller, Kathy Gallo & Haylie SUN 8:00 am +Frank Keville - family January 27 +William Anderson - Panoski family +Carl Heitkamp - Gene & Helen Quattro +Anna Marie Lupi - family +Deceased members of the Caputo & Pryne families Rosemary - 11:00 am +Agnes Taberski - Ron & Mary Ann Johnson +Earl Carpenter - Ron & Mary Ann Johnson +Nellie Aragona - Aragona family +Robert T. Greene - brother, Joe Greene +Bob Greene - uncle, Joe Greene ~If you would like to bring up the gifts, please contact an usher before Mass.~

9 Days for Life Novena January 14-22

Join thousands of Catholics nationwide in the annual pro-life

novena, 9 Days for Life, Monday, Jan 14–Tuesday, Jan 22. Pray

for the respect of all human life with daily intentions, brief

reflections, and more. Download a free mobile app, or sign up to

receive the novena through daily emails or text message. A

printable version is also available online.

Sign up at www.9daysforlife.com !

Thank You!! Because of your resounding generosity,

the Bethlehem Tree was greatly blessed again this year.

We were able to provide approximately 1200 gifts, and

had very few request cards left on the trees. We also had

multiple monetary contributions from a number of

parishioners and from the Knights of Columbus, which were used to

purchase gifts for those remaining requests.

Special thanks to: Tom Bigos and Laura Foster (also a shopper),

who printed the request cards; Julie Ashcroft (also a last minute

shopper), who helped write out the gift requests; Pat Kluth, Mary

Breslin and her daughter Megan, who helped set up the trees; the

parish staff of Kathy, Fran and Chris; the Youth Ministry volunteers,

who helped sort and bag the gifts for distribution to the charitable

organizations; and finally, Laura Foster and Lynn Winterberger,

who helped oversee the sorting this year.

Thank you for your continued support, and may you all enjoy the

New Year and be blessed with health, peace and joy.

Vivian & Lynn Swank

Rosary Altar SocietyRosary Altar SocietyRosary Altar SocietyRosary Altar Society Happy 2019! After a Blessed Christmas Season and almost half

of winter, the Rosary Altar Society is ready for the second half of

the 2018-2019 season. Our calendar….. Feb 4: Rosary, Mtg & Speaker Rick Reynolds, the Ballston Historian March 4: Rosary, Mtg & Speaker Brenda Bikowicz-Weekend Backpack Program

April 1: Mtg, Rosary & Speaker Marni Gillard–Lenten Program

April Plant Sale

May 6: Birthright Baby Shower

May 31 & June 1: Tag Sale

June 5: End of the Year Banquet at the Turf Tavern On February 4, at 6:30 pm, the Rosary Altar Society will meet in

the Flicker Room for a meeting and program by the Ballston

Historian, Rick Reynolds – “History Isn’t Old – It’s New” - which

connects the past with the present.

All ladies of the parish are invited to attend.

If you need a ride, call Dorothy at 518-399-2842.

IC Adult Faith Enrichment will be offering

Bishop Robert Barron’s latest series, “The Mass” in February.

Check the bulletin for further details

or call/text Karen Ronca at 518-495-4876.

This Tuesday, January 22, the Church in the United States

observes the annual “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of

Unborn Children.” This day is set aside to pray for the legal

protection of human life and to do penance for the violations to

human dignity through abortion. We are called to observe this

day through prayer and penance. More information can be

found at: www.usccb.org/january-22

YOUTH MINISTRY 399-9203

Christine Goss & Patty Nally

cicyouth@nycap.rr.com

Mini-Course Info

Wednesday Mini-Courses continue January 23, January 30 and

February 6, .from 7–8:30 pm.

7TH GRADE – THE MASS AND ME

8TH GRADE – EXPLORING THE SACRAMENTS

9TH GRADE – LIFE LESSONS FROM TWO FRANCISES

10TH GRADE – CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN CATHOLIC FAITH

CONFIRMATION INFORMATION Confirmation Candidates who have not turned in their Retreat

Paperwork and Sponsor Form – they are PAST DUE. Please be

sure to drop them off at the Youth Center immediately. Important upcoming dates to remember:

January 28– Confirmation Session

February 9 - Retreat Candidates for Confirmation are reminded that you need to

select and sign up for a Ministry Service Opportunity. Examples

of opportunities are available on the parish website. If you are

unsure of what would you like to do, please give us a call or send

an email to discuss.

National Catholic Youth Conference 2019 (NCYC)

We are excited to have 10 youths who have committed to

attend the National Catholic Youth Conference in November.

We will be finalizing our registration this week – so if you are

interested in attending, please be sure to reach out to the Youth

Ministries Office ASAP!

Just 5 Days – Middle School Mission Trip

We are gauging interest from families with youth currently in

Grades 6 through 8 regarding continuing to participate in Just 5

Days to be held July 15-19, 2019 in Springfield, MA. Just 5 Days is

an awesome faith-filled service week for youth. Deposits are

due soon (and non-refundable) so we need to be sure we have

interested youth before we reserve our spaces. Please contact

the YM office by January 25 if you are interested or would like

more information.

UPCOMING SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

Glenville Rotary is looking for youth volunteers to help with their

annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser from 4–7:30 pm on

February 1 at the Glenville Senior Center on Worden Road.

Interested volunteers should contact the YM Office for more

details and to sign up.

FAITH FORMATION 518-399-9210

Madeline Fretto & Michele DeLorenzo

mat417@nycap.rr.com

Rainbow Sessions January 27, 2019

No sessions January 20-22

Martin Luther King, Jr. observance Classes resume on Sunday,1/27/19 at 9:30 am.

Children’s Mass January 27 at 11 am

Children and families will sit together at this Mass. Students of the Month for 4th Grade will be awarded at this Mass.

Father/Daughter Valentine Dance

Saturday, February 2, 2019

following the 5 pm Mass.

Please get your reservations in early!!!

No tickets will be available at the door.

Home Study Evaluation # 3 will be held on Sunday,

March 3, at 9:30 am. Check the board for room

assignments and remember to bring your book … bring

your book … bring your book … bring your book … bring your book …

bring your book … bring your book … bring your book …

”The BAD news is that time flies…

The GOOD news is that you’re the pilot.”

~ MICHAEL ALTSHULER

Last weekend’s collection for parish operation amounted

to $17,724 and for renovations, $606.

Our children made a sacrificial offering of $9 along with

their good works.

Thank you for your faithful stewardship.

Hospitality - Would you like to join a convivial group of folks

who serve food and beverages to our community once a month?

It’s a great way to serve and only takes about 40 minutes of

your time after the Mass you normally attend. We are especially

in need at the 8 am Mass.

We have hospitality the first full weekend of every month

from October to May.

If you are interested in joining our group, please contact Suzi

at tremblay2208@gmail.com or (518) 882-7371.

We need your smile and positive attitude! Souper Bowl Sunday

The SICM Emergency Food Pantry will

participate in the annual, national Souper Bowl

Sunday Appeal the weekend of February 3. All

donations are used to purchase nutritious food for this essential

program. Please be generous. Volunteers are needed to accept

collections; call Anne Cole at 518-399-1269.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Let Jesus proclaim the good news to you in your marriage by

attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next

Weekends are Oct 18-20, 2019 in ALBANY, NY and Feb 8-10,

2019 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call Ed & Rhonda

Staats at 518-279-3243 or visit them at https://wwmenyalb.org/.

Invest just five minutes a day,

and your faith

will deepen and grow

Sunday, Jan 20, 2019 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Service with a smile Service mottos abound, ranging from “The customer is always right” to “Ours is not to question why, ours is but to do or die.” At a particular nuptial celebration in Cana, servants in the middle of a supply crisis were told to follow the instructions of a young man who made puzzling demands of them. As a result of their obedience, ordinary water became fine wine. The crisis turned into a triumph. When we listen to Jesus and act on what we hear—the very definition of “obedience”—marvels ensue. Gospel always starts out sounding incredible, until it’s reality.

READINGS: Isaiah 62:1-5; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; John 2:1-11 (66). “His mother said to the servers, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ ”

Monday, Jan 21, 2019 Memorial of Agnes, Virgin, Martyr The legacy lives on—the struggle as well When Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, the outcry from other faith leaders was immediate. Pope Paul VI called King a “prophet.” The National Conference of Catholic Bishops joined in a widespread interfaith statement, “bow[ing] together in grief before the shameful murder of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a unique apostle of the nonviolent drive for justice . . . no service of remembrance or local memorial is equal to the greatness of his labor or the vastness of our national need.” What can your parish do with other churches in the ongoing effort to end racism?

READINGS: Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 2:18-22 (311). “The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them.”

Tuesday, Jan 22, 2019 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Remember the us in them At the heart of Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, is the abbreviation v., “versus,” the antagonism, the eternal contest between “us” and “them.” Our great challenge in choosing life over death is less to beat “them” whom we can easily demonize as the “opposition” but rather to see those with whom we profoundly disagree as persons also beloved by God and saved by “The Lord [who] does not see as mortals see, the outward appearance, but the Lord [who] looks on the heart.” Part of the struggle to uphold the sanctity and value of life must be to draw close enough to the other to actually listen to and hear another human heart.

READINGS: Hebrews 6:10-20; Mark 2:23-28 (312). “They look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”

Wednesday, Jan 23, 2019 Working together to heal the world In developing countries around the world, missionaries of every Christian denomination work side by side to help the poor, the hungry, and the sick. Projects that provide water and medical services to remote villages are accomplished every day by people cooperating despite their religious differences. Jesus encountered resistance to his own healing ministry because he often had to cross the dividing lines of religion in order to get the job done. In this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity we may not be able to share the sacrament of Communion, but we can share the work of justice, which ultimately is the work of Jesus.

READINGS: Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17; Mark 3:1-6 (313). “Then he said to them, ‘Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the sabbath, to save life or to kill?’ But they were silent.”

Thursday, Jan 24, 2019 Memorial of Francis de Sales, Bishop, Doctor of the Church Listen to the doctor What does it mean to be a “doctor of the church”? There are three dozen saints who have been given this title for shaping theology and doctrine through scholarship and writing. Some of the biggies include Saints Augustine, Jerome, and Gregory the Great. Saint Francis de Sales, a French bishop born in 1567, is also part of the esteemed group, and he is known as the “doctor of charity.” He wrote extensively (and is the patron saint of journalists), emphasizing to his readers that charity is a means of spiritual development. Take a page from Saint Francis today.

READINGS: Hebrews 7:25—8:6; Mark 3:7-12 (314). “Hearing what he was doing, a large number of people came to him.”

Friday, Jan 25, 2019 FEAST OF THE CONVERSION OF PAUL THE APOSTLE I once was (and often am) blind Sometimes it seems Paul was lucky. God made it very clear to him that he needed a major attitude adjustment—what spiritual folks call a conversion of heart. If God met you on the road today, could you meet the divine gaze with a sense of peace, or would you want to beg for a second chance to live more faithfully? In prayer today ask, “Am I blind to my own need for conversion?” Pray for the grace to honestly see and to "respond to the merciful love of God who loved us first,” in the words of the of the Catholic Church.

READINGS: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Mark 16:15-18 (519). “Immediately things like scales fell from his eyes and he regained his sight.”

Saturday, Jan 26, 2019 MEMORIAL OF TIMOTHY AND TITUS, BISHOPS Ready to sign on? Many ministers would probably say that serving sometimes feels like a battle for bodies and souls in need. Saint Titus, an early church leader and missionary, is the patron saint of U.S. Army chaplains. The Order of Titus Award honors outstanding performance of combat ministry in providing religious support to soldiers. Remember all those who are in the trenches—literally and figuratively—offering support in difficult circumstances of one sort or another. Consider enlisting with them today.

READINGS: 2 Timothy 1:1-8 or Titus 1:1-5 (520); Mark 3:20-21 (316). “When his relatives heard of this they set out to seize him.”

Reprinted with permission from TakeFiveForFaith.com.

Scripture citations from the New American Bible Revised Edition.

Contributors: Alice Camille, Peg Ekerdt, Sister Colleen Gibson, S.S.J., Daniel Grippo,

Deacon Pedro Guevara-Mann, Fr Larry Janowski, O.F.M., Jennifer Tomshack, Patrice J. Tuohy

Winter is upon us, so we ask you

to remember that, in consideration

for the safety of our parishioners, if

Burnt Hills Schools are closed or

delayed, there will be no morning

Mass on weekdays. School closing

info, can be found on Capital News

9, WNYT-TV, WRGB-TV and WTEN

-TV. Also, on radio stations WFLY-

FLY92 and WGY-810 and at www.timesunion.com. You can

always check our website: [www.icglenville.com].

From the Pastor:From the Pastor:From the Pastor:From the Pastor:

Since today is the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, last Sunday must have been the first. We didn’t realize it because it

was also the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Through baptism, we each became members of the Body of Christ, the

Church. It may seem quite “ordinary,” but it certainly is not, as our baptism was the occasion of our rebirth in the spirit. As

we celebrate Ordinary Time today, may we realize the extraordinary gift of God’s grace!

Ordinary Time means the church becomes simpler in its decoration and the primary color is green. How grateful I am for

those who removed all of our Christmas decorations last Monday and set the church to reflect Ordinary Time. They are:

Tom Bigos, Colton Wilder, Bryan Schulte, Andrew Adams, David Gillette, Dan Bellotti, Barb and Ken Opar, Bob Vielkind, Tom Bigos, Colton Wilder, Bryan Schulte, Andrew Adams, David Gillette, Dan Bellotti, Barb and Ken Opar, Bob Vielkind, Tom Bigos, Colton Wilder, Bryan Schulte, Andrew Adams, David Gillette, Dan Bellotti, Barb and Ken Opar, Bob Vielkind, Tom Bigos, Colton Wilder, Bryan Schulte, Andrew Adams, David Gillette, Dan Bellotti, Barb and Ken Opar, Bob Vielkind,

Donna Miller Donna Miller Donna Miller Donna Miller and Julie AshcroftJulie AshcroftJulie AshcroftJulie Ashcroft.

Congratulations to our parishioner, Joyce MaddaloneJoyce MaddaloneJoyce MaddaloneJoyce Maddalone who was featured on the January cover of Clifton Park Neighbors, Neighbors, Neighbors, Neighbors, along with her daughter Debbie. The article pointed out all of Joyce’s accomplishments over the years, especially her large

family. Joyce is certainly is a woman of service, always caring for others. As she says in the last line of the article: “When we put our faith in God and follow the path that He has set before us, blessings happen.” We are so happy that you are a

part of our parish family, Joyce!

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, The Town of Glenville has required that the entire parish center be wired for smoke

detectors and that fire alarm pulls be installed at all the doors into the building. Though this alarm system was not part of

the original plan for the building, it makes good sense, especially for the safety of our children, that it be installed. Thanks

to a generous donation in memory of +Larry Szala in memory of +Larry Szala in memory of +Larry Szala in memory of +Larry Szala by his family, this unexpected expense was covered and we are so

thankful.

Our annual Bishop’s AppealBishop’s AppealBishop’s AppealBishop’s Appeal is drawing to a close, and I am thankful for your many generous donations for this cause.

Currently there 79 pledges that were made but are not yet fulfilled. The final statements will be sent out in February. All

pledges must be fulfilled no later than March 15, 2019. Any monies received after that time will be applied to the next

appeal. Please be aware, the Bishop’s Appeal is different from the diocesan capital campaign, Re-Igniting our Faith. Thank

you so much for all that you give.

January 22 is celebrated in the Church as the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Here in New

York, one of the most challenging issues for the Church is the “Reproductive Health Act” (RHA“Reproductive Health Act” (RHA“Reproductive Health Act” (RHA“Reproductive Health Act” (RHA), legislation that is

pending. This act is projected to pass on that same day - January 22, which is also the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade. In

addition to prayer, please go to the NY State Catholic Conference website, www.nyscatholic.orgwww.nyscatholic.orgwww.nyscatholic.orgwww.nyscatholic.org, and click “Stop Abortion

Expansion” for more information. The church teaches us that all life is sacred, from conception to natural death. Beginning

with abortion, we must focus on the value of each life and the dignity of all human persons. Please join us in prayer and

action for all life.

Tomorrow we celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The parish office will be closed and the 9 am Mass will not

be celebrated.

Till next week, be well, do good deeds and say your prayers! Fr. JerryFr. JerryFr. JerryFr. Jerry

Parish Offices will be closed Monday, January 21

in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr holiday.

There will be no morning Mass.

I have decided to stick with love.

Hate is too great a burden to bear.

~~~ MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Theme Retreat for Women - February 1-3, 2019

The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. GAL 5:6B

Dominican Retreat and Conference Center: 518-393-4169 www.dslcny.org

Guest Director: Sr. Katherine (Kitty) Hanley, CSJ

For information, contact:

Diane Simpson at 518-399-9322 or Charlotte McAllister at 518-399-7857.

Visit The Shrine of the Holy Innocents Chapel, on the grounds

of St. Mary of the Snow in Saugerties, New York. The Shrine is

dedicated to babies unborn, babies born too soon, infants, tod-

dlers and children who have gone home to God.

The chapel is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a

year. Located at 36 Cedar St, Saugerties, NY; Mass is offered in

the chapel most Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 am.

The Church of the Immaculate Conception,

in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, New York,

is a community of faithful Christians, who have come together

under the wisdom of the Holy Spirit

and the guidance of the Blessed Virgin Mary,

to give witness to Jesus Christ.

Our mission is to celebrate the Eucharist;

to joyfully proclaim the Good News; to care for those in need; to

actively foster stewardship of time, talent and treasure; and, as a

parish family, to grow in faith, love, and peace.

Welcome!

We welcome visitors to our community

with great joy!

All Catholics who regularly worship at the Church

of the Immaculate Conception, as well as those living in the greater Glenville area, are invited to

become a part of our parish community.

Our church is equipped with audio devices for

the hearing-impaired and is handicapped-

accessible. Please see our ushers for assistance.

Reconciliation The opportunity for Reconciliation is available on

Saturdays from 4-4:30 PM and by appointment. Parish celebrations of Reconciliation are announced during Advent and Lent.

Baptism The celebration of baptism is the first sacrament of

initiation which begins our journey of following Christ. Infant baptisms take place throughout the year, except during Advent and

Lent. Baptism for school age children is arranged as needed. Adult baptism and the reception of baptized non-Catholics into the Catholic

church typically occurs during the Easter Vigil. For information on any baptism needs, please contact the parish office at 399-9168.

Confirmation Those wishing to be included in the annual parish

celebration of Confirmation are asked to call the Parish Office. Students must be in the 11th Grade and be enrolled in the two-year

Faith Formation Program. Adults may arrange for Confirmation by contacting the parish priest.

Marriage A registered parishioner who wishes to celebrate his or her

marriage at Immaculate Conception is asked to contact the Parish Office, at least six months prior to the anticipated date and before

any other arrangements have been finalized, to begin sacramental

preparation.

Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of the Sick is intended for those

who are ill or infirm. Parishioners planning to enter the hospital are encouraged to receive this sacrament prior to admission.

Arrangements to receive the Sacrament can be made by calling the

Parish Office. Please be aware that the hospital will not inform us of admissions. A communal celebration of the Sacrament of the Sick

takes place seasonally.

Holy Orders Men interested in the Priesthood or Permanent Diaconate, and those men and women interested in Religious Life or

Lay Ministry are encouraged to contact the Vocation Office at 518-312-9297 or www.albanyvocations.org. Please join our community in

praying for an increase of vocations to the priesthood, religious life and lay ministry in our Church.

We pray We pray We pray We pray for those who have died recently, especially

+Eleanor Harkins;

+Maria Pestana, mother of Lucy (Christopher) Maddalone;

+Stanley Toczydlowski, brother of Marianne Esch; and

+Claude Venditti, husband of Rose Venditti.

Now absent from the body; they are present with the Lord.

Remember in your prayers all who are sick or suffering in any way

- mind, body or spirit. We remember especially: Stasia, Mike, Eva and sons, Robert, Joanna, George, Caroline,

Christopher and Theresa, Victor and Joyce, Dan, Emily, Janet,

Don Capuano, Eddie Visker, Kathy, Joan Van Patten, Peg Marie,

Anna & Abby Scott, Kim Baran, Vincent Unser, Henry, George,

Edward, Marvin, Nancy, Adelaide, Lynne, Annette, Sue, Tanner,

Ellen, John, Sandra Antrim, Jack Revers, Gary Pasquariello,

Sandy Ryder, John Cervera, Catherine Kwapiszewski,

Connie Janack, Joe Loszynski, Patrick Richardson, J and H,

Carol Casagrand, Jim Leo, Doug, Rosemary McElroy,

Bernadette Steele, Jessica Marie Boshek, Debbie, Amy Phelps,

Eric Lamalfa, BC, John D, LM, Babe, KC, EHM, Lorraine B, Doug D,

Jeff Cooper, Ron Wood, George Smith, Isabel, Jerry, Lynne, Gladys,

Dennis, Sophie, Alvina Fretto, Paula, Jerry Havasy,

Allison Melanson, Stan J, John P, Kevin Sarsick, Betsy, Marie Stern,

Karen Rhodes, Carson, Clem, Jennifer Jones, Patrick,

Valerie Saenger, Connie H, Loretta & Sarah Gallagher, Patty, Mary,

Jeffrey, Anna, Justin, Tony, Paul A, Lisa Bovino, Kyleigh, Angelina,

Brian Troiano, Linda A, Darlene Polsinelli, Jim Fiedler, Joe Barnick,

“ E J “ Knapik, James Kochen, Erin Hecker, Susan Kopchik,

Tina Masterson, JoAnn Masterson, Madeline Trull, Christopher,

Nicholas Watrobski, Barbara Mlodzianowski.

Call the rectory for additions

The Ellis Hospital Ministry is in need of volunteers to

give communion to the patients in the

hospital. You must be a Eucharistic

Minister. We go to Ellis Hospital on the first

Sunday of every month after the 8 am Mass

(around 9:30 am) and we try to go in pairs.

It usually takes about 2 1/2 hours; you may

not need to go every month if we have

enough volunteers. For inquiries, call Rachel Winters at

518-399-9168 or Fran Bosher at 518-399-8658.

Trip to London and Paris —

St. Joseph's Church in Fort Edward is sponsoring a trip to

London and Paris, October 9-16, 2019. Guided tours of London

and Paris; see Big Ben, stop at Harrod's; see Trafalgar Square,

the Tower of London; Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe;

dinner at the Eiffel Tower; cruise on the Seine; travel through

the "chunnel", the Eurostar train, between cities; plenty of free

time to shop and many other sights included. Join a local group

of travelers for this exciting adventure. The trip leaves from Fort

Edward - no parking or driving worries! All are welcome to an

informational meeting on Thursday, January 24, at 3:00 p.m. at

AAA Northway, 345 Bay Road, Queensbury. Call 518-824-3802

for more information or to RSVP for meeting.