Saturday, January 13

5:00PM Anne Cenci (11 Year Anniversary) by The Family

Sunday, January 14

8:30AM Theresa Kennedy by Bob & Christy Carton 11:00AM Viola Campito by The Family

Thank you to the many liturgical ministers whose faithful service helped our Christmas and New Year’s liturgies to be such

beautiful expressions of Immanuel, God-with-us. In addition to those we normally think of in service to the liturgy: liturgical coordinators, choir, readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, greeters, adult acolytes, servers, bread bakers, Veronicas, intercession writers, coffee hour hosts, we add parking lot shepherds, and just-in-time church decorators. Thank you also to our very capable staff for their leadership and maintenance of this beautiful facility and our mission.

Elizabeth

Food Pantry Monthly Update-December 2017

The Food Pantry served 484 households in December including 1033 adults, 666 children, 159 infants/toddlers and 91 seniors totaling 1949 individuals fed. In December, 39 new households registered.

Overall in 2017, the food pantry fed 22,121 individuals. This is a 21% increase in our service level from 2016. Thank you for your ongoing support of the Food Pantry and our hungry neighbors.

1/9 Choir 7:00-8:30 PM (C) RCIA 7:00-8:30 PM (L)

1/10 Peace and Justice Committee 7:00-8:30 PM (L) 1/13 Mass 5:30PM (C) 1/14 Mass 8:30 AM (C) Adult Faith Formation 9:45-10:45 AM (MTG1) RCIA 9:45-10:45 AM (L) Mass 11:00 AM (C)

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COLLECTIONS FOR DECEMBER 23-25, 2017 -

In Pew: E-Giving: Total: Regular: $4,682.50 $1,579.13 $6,261.63 Christmas: $12,367.16 $230.00 $12,597.16 Food Pantry: $3,260.00 $300.00 $3,562.00 Rainy Day Fund: $620.00 $0.00 $620.00 Christmas Flowers: $213.00 $0.00 $213.00 Human Development: $200.00 $200.00

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

essential to our continued viability and vitality.

Would you like to begin receiving offertory envelopes? Give the Parish Office a call at 518-489-5408 to register for your set of envelopes! You may also sign up for e-giving on the website at: http://stvincentalbany.org/donate

January 7, 2018 ~ epiphany of the lord

Prison Ministry Residents Encounter Christ ~ REC Interest Session

Looking to share your faith with others? DISCIPLESHIP

and how you can bring others to the Lord: Please join us for our next REC Interest Session on Monday, January 15th at 6pm at Shrine Church-Our Lady of the Americas in Albany (corner of 273 Central Ave & N. Lake Ave, parking is available on N. Lake Ave or behind the church). It's a great way to meet some of the other volunteers, ask questions and get a better understanding of the DOCCS paperwork and their requirements. Hear all about the exciting happenings that the volunteers are involved with. Not only do we go into the 6 Diocesan prisons for semi-annual 3-day retreats, attend weekly Bible Study, Confirmation Class or Mass; some volunteers are involved visiting the Incarcerated who are living in Hospice at Coxsackie CF; while other volunteers perform three Communion Services every Wednesday evening at Saratoga County Jail. The 150+ volunteers represent many of the Parishes in our Diocese, some attend the three day Retreats, some attend weekly Bible Study, some attend the four hour celebration with dinner, music & Resident witnessing, and some pray and write Palanca Letters and never enter a prison. There are so many opportunities to be involved and to share your gifts of the Holy Spirit.

We hope your schedule allows you to join us. Contact: 518-417-1625

info@recrcda.org www.recrcda.org

Faith Formation & Youth Ministry

Faith Formation Sessions (grades k-5) will not meet December 24th– January 14th. Sessions will resume on Sunday, January 21st from 9:45-10:45AM in the Parish Center Youth Day Session (grades 6-10) on Jan. 7th from 12:15-2:00 in the church

Workcamp! Teens volunteering for a week this summer in Wallingford, CT will meet for a “Get To Know You” gathering on Sunday, January 21st at 12:15PM. Spaces for Workcamp are still available for interested youth! Contact Tahlia with questions at 518-489-5408 or by email at youthministry@stvincentalbany.org

2017 Bishop’s Appeal Update:

$105,949 has been donated by 253 donors. A balance of $3,612 remains to meet our assessment. Please prayerfully consider what is within your means.

Book Donation: We have recently received donations of some very fine books. If you are interested in doing some spiritual reading please check out these offerings shelved in the bookcases in Meeting Room 1 on the basement level.

Rocking Chair Donations: We are most grateful for the donations of rocking chairs. Some are located in the midst of the worship space and one is in the Reconciliation Room by the Madison Ave. entrance. We hope these “accessories” will be of assistance to families with young children who might need extra soothing.

Liturgical Ministers for January 13-14: Baker: Rich Nagengast Writer: Barbara DiTommaso Writer for Jan. 21: Patrick Maxwell

Saturday, 5:00 pm Presider/Homilist: Fr. Leo O’Brien Acolyte: 1 Needed Readers: Beth McCarthy, Marcia Ringelmann Eucharistic Ministers: Ray Garthner, Nancy DiBlasi, Madeline Cafiero, Mary Brennan, Dan O’Connell Liturgical Coordinator: Amy O’Connell

Sunday, 8:30 am Presider: Fr. Michael Farano Deacon/ Homilist: Marty Beckman Altar Servers: Travis Greene, Abby Paulsen Readers: Mary Harrison, Eva Castagna Eucharistic Ministers: Kate Paul, Scott Foster, Karen Drotar, Clare Pelkey, Molly Johnson, Rich McDevitt Liturgical Coordinator: Steve Oill Ministers of Hospitality: Mary Brummagyn, Deborah Jo Ross CLW-School Age: Jacqui Greene Counters: Joanne Martin, Tim Farrell, Mary Sheridan Coffee Hour: Jeanne Monteau, Nancy Calkins

Sunday, 11:00 am Presider/Homilist: Fr. Michael Farano Acolyte: Jim Schwab Altar Servers: Victoria Penman, Gabriel Zullo Readers: Robert Ward. Jean Viglucci Eucharistic Ministers: Chris Burns, Eileen Shirey, Susan Shipherd, Jo Ann Bennett, Ron Jones, Ruth Smith, Ellen Naughter, Jeanne Qualters, Angela Warner, Beth Lacy Liturgical Coordinator: Jim Bennett Ministers of Hospitality: Dave LaFleur, Katherine Bollin, Jeanne Qualters, Kathleen Hidalgo CLW-School Age: Anne Penna CLW– Small Children: Dan Bernadett Veronica Ministry: Mary Ricard Counters: Katherine Bollin, Janice Kehn, Anne Conway Coffee Hour: Judy Joyce, Patty Gorman

MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS

Hospital Visitation: Week of January 7, 2018

SPH - Eileen Shirey, Laura Scoones, Jeff Vigliotta AMCH - Jeanne Qualters, Sally Beckman

Readings for the Week of January 7, 2018

Sunday: Is 60:1-6, Eph 3:2-3a,5-6/ Mt 2:1-12 (20) Monday: Is 55:1-11 or 1Jn 5:1-9/ Mk 1:7-11 (21) Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20/ Mk 1:21-28 (306) Wed: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/ Mk 1:29-39 (307) Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11/ Ml 1:40-45 (308) Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/ Mk 2:1-12 (309) Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19, 10:1/ Mk 2:13-17 (310) Next Week: 1Sm3:3b-10,19/1Cor6:13c-15a,17-20/Jn1:35-42(65)

January 7, 2018 ~ epiphany of the lord

9 Days For Life The U.S. bishops’ annual novena, 9 Days for Life, takes place Thursday, January 18 – Friday, January 26. Pray for the respect and protection of all human life with new intentions, brief reflections, and more each day. Download the novena online, or participate through Facebook, email, text message or an app. Join at www.9daysforlife.com! 2018 March for Life: Washington, D.C. – The March for Life (http://marchforlife.org) as a Diocese with Bishop Scharfenberger on Friday, January 19, 2018. If you are interested in riding on a bus with members of Parishes from around the Diocese please contact Dr. Philip & Barbara Fraterrigo: 518-456-3998; cell: 518-221-6776; pbfrat@hotmail.com Leaving Thursday, Jan. 18, 11:00 PM, returning Saturday, Jan. 20, 1:30 AM. This bus will be available in Rensselaer, Albany, and then at a stop in Catskill. The cost will be $55.00 per person. Worship Night in America: St. Matthew’s Church in Voorheesville has secured Special Group Tickets for the upcoming: Chris Tomlin’s Worship Night in America!! Featuring Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, and More! Thurs, April 12, 2018 at 7:00PM in the Albany Times Union Center. Chris Tomlin seeks to unite all in worship and prayer. It is powerful when all streams of the church come together in an act of unity to worship and pray. Limited tickets available at the group price: tickets are $60 Sec 119 Rows A-C and a few select seats for $45 in Rows E, F, G. For more information please contact Peggy McQuade at 518-765-2805 Ext. 14 or st.mattswelcome@gmail.com

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MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 P.M. Vigil Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. 6:30 P.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. - 3:00 P.M.

EMAIL secretary@stvincentalbany.org

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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.

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WEBSITE www.stvincentalbany.org

PHONE (518) 489-5408 FAX (518) 489-5474

PASTORAL TEAM: Parish Life Director Elizabeth Simcoe pld@stvincentalbany.org

Sacramental Ministers Reverend Leo P. O'Brien lobrien26@nycap.rr.com 518-640-9582 Reverend Michael Farano

Faith Formation Ellen Kueterman k-5faithformation@stvincentalbany.org

Youth Ministry Tahlia Hadley youthministry@stvincentalbany.org

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

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Music & Liturgy Marie Bernadett music@stvincentalbany.org

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Maintenance Rich Nagengast maintenance@stvincentalbany.org

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ST. VINCENT'S PRESCHOOL: Director Eileen Jaklitsch st.vincentspreschool@gmail.com www.stvincentalbany.org/preschool

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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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