149 South Main Street, Gloversville, NY Phone: (518) ~ Fax (518)

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1 Church of the Holy Spirit Holy Trinity Church 149 South Main Street, Gloversville, NY Phone: (518) ~ Fax (518) HolySpirit.Gloversville@rcda.org Website: Glebe Street, Johnstown, N.Y Phone: (518) ~ Fax: (518) Rectory: 205 Glebe Street, Johnstown, N.Y Phone: (518) Website: HolyTrinityJohnstown OFFICE HOURS FOR BOTH PARISHES : Monday-Thursday from 9:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. (Closed 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch) - Closed on Friday Rev. Donald Czelusniak, Pastor Larry Groesbeck, Deacon CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT served by: Liz Anderson, Pastoral Assoc. for Business Administration Jaime Kosowicz, Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor Ann Simonson, Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Clarence Veeder, Cemetery Director Adam Valachovic, Buildings & Grounds Tom Cichy and Lisa Stanyon, Trustees CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Saturday Vigil - 4:00 P.M. Sunday - 11:30 A.M. HOLY TRINITY served by: Jeannie Popp, Parish Secretary, Cemeteries & Finance (jpopp@holytrinityjohnstown.com) (rcchurch@holytrinityjohnstown.com) Cindy Kollar, Faith Formation Coordinator (ckollar@holytrinityjohnstown.com) Kevin Quinn, Plant Manager Frank DeRosa and Bob Schultz, Trustees CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Sunday - 8:00 A.M. & 10:00 A.M. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Every Saturday 3:15 P.M. - 3:45 P.M. at Holy Spirit. Also, First Wednesday of the month following devotions, alternating monthly between parishes. Mar. Holy Spirit ~ April Holy Trinity

2 February 25, 2018 BAPTISM: First time parents are required to receive instructions. Call parish offices. MATRIMONY: Pre-Cana is expected. Call parish offices at least six months in advance. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): Call the Parish Offices. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK & HOMEBOUND: If you are planning a surgery, ask one of our priests to celebrate the Sacrament after one of our weekend or daily Masses. Seriously ill or home bound should call the office. PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL: At The Church of the Holy Spirit. CEMETERIES: Call parish offices. MOTHER TERESA S CLOSET: Emergency household and personal care items available at Holy Trinity Parish. DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT: Items are available, free of charge, at Holy Trinity Parish for those in need. WEDNESDAY DEVOTIONS: 3:00 P.M. In February the Wednesday Devotions will be at Holy Trinity with the Divine Mercy Chaplet in the presence of the exposed Blessed Sacrament. Prayer to Our Lady Undoer of Knots, Prayer for Vocations, Benediction, Divine Praise and closing prayer. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 4:00 P.M. at Holy Spirit Sunday: 8:00 A.M. at Holy Trinity 10:00 A.M. at Holy Trinity 11:30 A.M. at Holy Spirit Weekday Masses: 8:30 A.M. Tuesday & Wednesday at Holy Trinity, Johnstown Thursday & Friday at Holy Spirit, Gloversville. Confessions: 3:15 P.M. Saturday at Holy Spirit AND First Wednesday of the Month following devotions, alternating monthly between the parishes. March 7th Holy Spirit ~ April 4th Holy Trinity Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, [9]/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10 Monday: Dn 9:4b-10/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [cf. 103:10a] Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b] Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14, [17b]/Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a]/Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, Saturday: PASTOR S MESSAGE: 2nd Sunday of Lent How are your Lenten resolutions? By the time week two rolls around, plenty of well-meaning people have skipped, neglected, or outright forgotten their Lenten resolutions at least once. It can be easy to start excusing our Lenten commitments altogether. Last week we saw Jesus driven into the desert. This Sunday, we see Jesus leading his disciples to an equally barren place: he "led them up a high mountain apart by themselves." But what happens there? "And he was transfigured before them and his clothes became dazzling white." Today's Gospel reminds us of the goal. We don't enter into the desert for the sake of suffering, but for the sake of transformation. Mountain imagery is prevalent throughout Scripture. The sacrifice of Isaac, Moses receiving the 10 Commandments, Elijah's revelation of God as a tiny whispering sound: all these occur on the mountaintop. Mountains are strenuous to hike. To assist the traveler in the assent, trails often involve switchbacks. These lead the traveler back and forth across the mountainside, sometimes appearing as if hardly any ground is gained. Perhaps Peter, James, and John hiked a similar path as Jesus led them up the side of Mount Tabor. A climb is difficult. A climb in a barren place leaves you thirsty, exhausted, and quite possibly frustrated or discouraged. Yet this is precisely how Jesus leads his closest disciples. Why? Because he has something to reveal to them. Practically speaking, Jesus needed to bring Peter, James and John away from the crowds for this revelation of glory to remain hidden. There are spiritual truths we will encounter only if we pass through difficulty. So let's persevere this Lent! Today's Gospel invites us to trust that, if we persevere in following Jesus, he'll lead us to something beautiful and glorious as well READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25, [5a]/Mt 21:33-43, Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, [8a] Lk 15:1-3, Next Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25 Scrutiny: Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8 Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42

3 February 25, 2018 The Church of the Holy Spirit Collection information for the week of: February 18, 2018 Regular Collection 2/18/18 $4, Envelopes $3, Loose $ Online $ Ash Wednesday $ Blk & Nat. Amer. Missions $ Attendance 4:00 P.M :30 A.M. 147 Holy Trinity Parish Collection information for the week of: February 18, 2018 Regular Collection 2/18/18 $2, Envelopes $2, Loose $84.00 Fuel $ Blk & Nat. Amer. Missions $ Easter Flowers $46.00 Easter $36.00 Other $6.00 Attendance 8:00 A.M :00 A.M. 120 LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF MARCH 3 & 4 CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION ALTAR SERVERS 4:00 P.M. Hank & Marie Vince LaPorta, Jim Semione, Angela Veeder Born 11:30 A.M. Teshia Schultz Pam Bray, Jamin Clemente, John Stewart Valerie Person HOLY TRINITY PARISH LECTOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION ALTAR SERVERS 8:00 A.M. John Pradelski Karen Sagan, Joe & Briget Polidore Michael Sagan 10:00 A.M. Chris Nunn Father Murphy, Mary Ann Armstrong, Jeannie Popp Mickey Staie Wells House/Pineview Commons: Jennie Mrha & Annie Dominick Lenten Pizza Sales: Church of the Holy Spirit Fridays 4:00 P.M.-6:30 P.M. March 2nd Faith Formation March 9th Knights of Columbus The Sisters of the Holy Spirit will meet on Monday, Mar. 5th at 6:30 P.M. in the parish hall. Up coming events will be discussed. All women are invited to attend. New members always welcome! We are looking for volunteers to work in the store approximately 4 hours per week. If you are interested, Please call Richard Crane at Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Each Friday during Lent the Stations of the Cross will be held at Holy Spirit at 12:10 P.M. Holy Trinity at 5:30 P.M. MOTHER TERESA S CLOSET: We are currently in need of toilet paper, paper towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine products, tissues, and monetary donations. You can make a memorial donation to Mother Teresa s Closet in the name of your loved one. For more information, call the parish office at The Outreach Committee

4 Second Sunday of Lent CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT FAITH FORMATION NEWS: Ann Simonson, Faith Formation Coordinator HOLY TRINITY PARISH FAITH FORMATION NEWS: Cindy Kollar, Faith Formation Coordinator All classes will resume on Sunday, February 25th. Hope you all had a great winter break. Sunday, February 25th there will be No Faith Formation Classes. Have a safe and fun winter break. Confirmation Parent Meeting: There will be a parent meeting on Monday, February 26th at 6:30 P.M. for all parents who have teens getting confirmed this year. This meeting is for both Holy Trinity and Holy Spirit parents and will be held at Holy Trinity Parish Hall. Sunday, February 25th there will be an informational parent meeting for all attending the Emmaus Retreat. The meeting will be at 7:00 P.M. at Spirit Central. First Communion: Sunday, March 4th, at the 11:30 A.M. Mass we will present the First Communion candidates for a special blessing. Confirmation Class: Due to many conflicts, the Confirmation Class scheduled for March 3rd has been changed. We will meet Monday, March 26th, 6:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. and Monday, April 9th, 6:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. Confirmation candidates must attend both evenings to complete the course. A mailing was sent out with the necessary paperwork for Confirmation. If you did not receive this mailing information or have questions, please feel free to call Ann Simonson at Save the date: There will be a Fish Dinner on Friday, March 23rd put on by the Sisters of the Holy Spirit and the Youth Ministry Team. Sunday, March 4th, the First Communion children will be present at the 10:00 A.M. Mass to receive a blessing as they prepare for the sacrament of First Holy Communion on Sunday May 6th. March 11th, the 4th and 5th grade class will celebrate their class mass at 10:00 A.M. Please join us for this celebration. Adult Faith Formation Symbolon-Knowing the Faith. Are you looking to understand more about your Catholic faith? This program will take you through the truths and beauty of the faith to help discover God s incredible love for us the story of salvation. Each session includes video followed by reflection and discussion. Program begins on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Holy Spirit at 10:00 A.M. Program begins on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Holy Trinity at 6:30 P.M. Please call Ann Jones at or Veronica Quinn at for more information. Adoration of Our Lord This is My Beloved Son. Perpetual Adoration Fulton Montgomery Deanery. Look for us on Facebook. SATURDAY NIGHT BINGO AT THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Doors open at 5:00 P.M. Bingo at 6:45 P.M. OUR COUNTRY NEEDS OUR PRAYERS: Please join us to pray the Rosary to Our Lady of Fatima on the first Saturday of each month at 10:00 A.M. at the Trackside Homes meeting room in Johnstown.

5 Church of the Holy Spirit & Holy Trinity Catholic Church Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; then from the cloud came a voice, This is my beloved Son. Listen to him. Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them. - Mk 9:7-8 SAT. 4:00 P.M. HOLY SPIRIT MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25, 2018 FRED MANCINI REQUESTED BY WIFE & FAMILY VIOLA TASCILLO REQUESTED BY JOHN & ANGIE SAVAGE GAIL CLUTE REQUESTED BY CHARLES PAPA RAYMOND FARHART REQUESTED BY DEDE KWIATKOWSKI MARY & HERMAN CARBONELLI REQUESTED BY PAPA FAMILY SUN. 11:30 A.M. MARY WALRATH REQUESTED BY ROSE ANN & DONALD MATTICE MONICA KIERNAN REQUESTED BY KIERNAN FAMILY MON. 8:30 A.M. NO DAILY MASS TUES. 8:30 A.M. MASS AT HOLY TRINITY WED. 8:30 A.M. MASS AT HOLY TRINITY THURS. 8:30 A.M. FRI. RICHARD COOK REQUESTED BY BARBARA RIETH BOB YACOBUCCI (10TH ANN) REQUESTED BY WIFE, SANDY & FAMILY 8:30 A.M. MEMORIAL MASS SAT. 4:00 P.M. FRANK RUGGIERO REQUESTED BY WIFE, PHYLLIS MOLLY KEARNEY REQUESTED BY GODMOTHER, DEDE KWIATKOWSKI ARMIDA CALANDRA REQUESTED BY EMELIA DECICCO DON & ARLENE PAPA REQUESTED BY PAPA FAMILY SUN. 11:30 A.M. END ABORTION & RESPECT LIFE REQUESTED BY PEACE OF POTTERY ART STUDIO BETTY & ALBERT DICRUTTALO REQUESTED BY CAROL SCHWED FRANK VERTUCCI REQUESTED BY VERTUCCI ESTATE ANTOINETTE ANADIO REQUESTED BY PAT & SKIP ANADIO HOLY TRINITY MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25, 2018 SUN. 8:00 A.M. ANNA JURICA (14TH ANN) REQUESTED BY EDWARD & SHARON ONDRISKA SUN. 10:00 A.M. LOU HILL REQUESTED BY JOHN SCHWARTZ MASS OF HEALING (ROSE LASEK) REQUESTED BY LISE WILSON & FAMILY DANIEL NELLIS REQUESTED BY MICHELE & DAN MILLER MON. 8:30 A.M. NO DAILY MASS TUES. 8:30 A.M. LEIGH G. ADEBAHR REQUESTED BY GEORGIA GAY WED. 8:30 A.M. RENALDA CULVER REQUESTED BY GLORIA & GEORGE BEVINGTON THURS. 8:30 A.M. MASS AT HOLY SPIRIT FRI. 8:30 A.M. SUN. 8:00 A.M. MASS AT HOLY SPIRIT END ABORTION REQUESTED BY RESPECT LIFE GROUP DEB MRAZ REQUESTED BY MICHELE & DAN MILLER SUN. 10:00 A.M. LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS OF HOLY TRINITY ROSARY SOCIETY WILLIAM WORMUTH REQUESTED BY JAMES & JASON NOCHOLAS & FAMILIES ROSE CELLERY REQUESTED BY LISE WILSON & FAMILY DANIEL NELLIS REQUESTED BY JOE DATTORRE Please pray for Antoinette Anadio and all who have gone to their heavenly reward and all who are sick or recuperating at home or in nursing homes. Children s bulletin Jesus Predicts His Death. Please take a few minutes to share the activities with your children. These bulletins are available at the entrances of Holy Trinity Church.