CHURCH OF ST. ADALBERT

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1 CHURCH OF ST. ADALBERT First Sunday of Lent FEBRUARY 18, 2018 Celebrating Our Amazing God s Living Presence Among Us! A Lenten Journey to Easter Lord, I come, I confess Bowing here I find my rest Without You I fall apart You're the One that guides my heart Lord, I need You, oh, I need You Every hour I need You My one defense, my righteousness Oh God, how I need You Where sin runs deep Your grace is more Where grace is found is where You are And where You are, Lord, I am free Holiness is Christ in me Lord, I need You, oh, I need You Every hour I need You My one defense, my righteousness Oh God, how I need You Teach my song to rise to You When temptation comes my way When I cannot stand I'll fall on You Jesus, You're my hope and stay Lord, I need You, oh, I need You Every hour I need You My one defense, my righteousness Oh God, how I need You You're my one defense, my righteousness Oh God, how I need You My one defense, my righteousness Oh God, how I need You Songwriters: Christy Nockels / Daniel Carson / Jesse Reeves / Kristian Stanfill / Matt Maher Lord, I Need You lyrics Capitol Christian Music Group 550 Lansing Street Schenectady, NY (518) Mass Times Saturday: 4:00 P.M. (Vigil) Sunday: 9:00 A.M. (Polish) and 10:30 A.M. (Choral) Sacrament of Reconciliation Every Saturday: 3:15 P.M. to 3:45 P.M. Our Parish and God s Love Have No Borders! All Are Welcome! We Welcome New Parishioners. Contact the parish office to register and for all address changes. Stay Connected with the Spirit of St. Adalbert!

2 Please pray for the Resurrection unto eternal life of Isabelle Gorga STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays during Lent February 16 to March 25 at 6:30 P.M. March 16 The Passion, a video featuring Doug Barry of RADIX and music by Eric Genuis, will be shown in place of the traditional Stations of the Cross. It is a moving and dramatic 1person reenactment of and reflection on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. The duration is 1 hour. GROWING IN FAITH TOGETHER Lent 2018 Topic: Getting More Out of Mass Join with us as we reflect on and discuss how we can do more than just merely go to Mass but enjoy the richness and full fruits of this weekly Sacrament which is the source and summit of our lives together as Catholic Christians. Tuesdays: February 20, 27 and March 6, 13, 20, or 27 Choose either the morning session at 10:00 A.M. or the evening session at 6:30 P.M. In the Parish House. Signup sheets in church or call the parish office. ENCOUNTER LENT Join our faith community and nearly 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States in a life changing Lenten journey of encounter with CRS Rice Bowl. During the 40 days of Lent, as companions on the journey, we will encounter our neighbor. Pick up your family's CRS Rice Bowl in the gathering area in church. Place your offering from your Lenten sacrificial meals in the rice bow. Return the rice bowl with your offerings to church during Holy Week ENCOUNTER ALEFA We encounter Alefa in Malawi, where seeds are helping her family survive an uncertain climate. How can you care for God's creation this Lent? How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. YOUR PARISH NEEDS YOU! PLEASE VOLUNTEER TODAY Altar Server (children 3rd grade or older as well as adults needed) Choir Member Eucharistic Minister Greeter or Usher Lector Contact the Parish House Office to volunteer. Training will be provided. A LENTEN PRAYER by St. Ephrem the Syrian O Lord and Master of my life, grant me not a spirit of sloth, meddling, love of power, and idle talk. But give to me, your servant, a spirit of sober mindedness, humility, patience, and love. Yes, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own faults and not to judge my brother, since you are blessed to the ages of ages. Amen. ADULT CONFIRMATION PREPARATION CLASSES Class Dates: April 4,11, & 18, 2018 The Catholic Faith Formation Center 2777 Albany Street Schenectady These classes are for adults (post high school) who have received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and First Reconciliation and now desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Arlene Parisi, coordinator (518) or arleneparisi@nycap.rr.com REMINDER STAR EXEMPTION RENEWAL Enhanced Senior School Tax Relief and all other New York State tax exemptions Due by March 1, 2018 City homeowners contact Molly S. MacElroy, Assessor Residents of other cities, towns, villages contact your municipality s assessor s office.

3 1st Sunday of Lent DZIÉKUJE! THANK YOU! Rit Florek Bill Kosek George Sykala For cleaning up the area around the P.N.A. Monument on Crane Street as well as obtaining and putting up an American and a Polish flag. February 18, 2018 Fridays: Feb. 16,Mar. 2, & Mar. 23 4:30 6:30 pm. Our Lady Queen of Peace 210 Princetown Road Rotterdam $9per meal EAT IN or TAKE OUT Tickets may be purchased at the door. CAREER OPPORTUNITY The Knights of Columbus is seeking a candidate for a career opportunity representing their Insurance Program. They offer a complete benefits package with this full-time position. The Knights of Columbus are the largest men s fraternal organization in the world. Candidate need not be a current member but must be eligible for future membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more information, please contact: Bill Schneider, General Agent William.schneider@kofc.org This Lent, make a commitment to pray daily for an end to abortion. To see when Bishop Scharfenberger is coming to pray with us or other special prayer vigil events, go to: rcda.org under events Facebook: diocese of albany respect life; or 40daysforlife.com/Schenectady. Contact: Viviane: or Sarah: sch40days@gmail.com, YANKEES TRIP! Saturday, June 16, 2018 Leave at8:00 A.M.(1:00 P.M.game) Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Enjoy a trip to Yankee Stadium with field level seats! Sections 128 and 129 rows 1720 Price: $116 includes round trip charter bus and tickets (valued at $135 each!) For more information, please contact: Susan Matala atsmgorga@hotmail.com

4 READ REJOICE Readings & Observances for the Week of February 18, 2018 Catholic Bible Online: Sunday: Gn 9:8-15/Ps 25:4-9/1 Pt 3:18-22/ Mk 1: st Sunday of Lent Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Ps 19:8-15/Mt 25:31-46 George Washington s Birthday (observed) Tuesday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-19 /Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-19/Lk 11:29-32 St. Peter Damien Thursday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-6/Mt 16:13-19 The Chair of St. Peter Friday: Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-8/Mt 5:20-26 St. Polycarp Saturday: Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-8/Mt 5:43-48 Next Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9-18/Ps 116:10-19/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10 2nd Sunday of Lent REFLECT RESPOND STEWARDSHIP OF OFFERTORY February 10/11, 2018 Weekly Envelopes.... $2,845 Online Giving... $210 Parish Support.... $145 Insurance.. $50 Fuel $1,032 RESTORATION FUND In Memory of Irene Dzierwa $20 - Andrea Dzierwa Restoration Fund: provides funds for maintenance and capital projects (buildings and grounds) or equipment. Veterans Grotto Fund: for the maintenance and upkeep of the Veterans Grotto at our parish cemetery. Organ & Music Fund: for repairs to and the maintenance of our church s pipe organ as well as funds for materials that will enhance our parish s music program. Contact the Parish Office for more information. PARISH CALENDAR Tuesday, February 20, 2018: Growing In Faith Together Lenten Faith Enrichment series Getting More Out of Mass - choose between the morning, 10:00 A.M., or evening, 6:30 P.M. sessions - parish house Friday, February 23, 2018: Stations of the Cross - 6:30 P.M. - church Monday, February 26 through Friday, March 2, 2018: Making Butter Lambs - parish center - 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Monday, March 5, 2018: Reconciliation Service - 6:30 P.M. - church Lenten Schedule is inserted in the bulletin.

5 Parish Office (518) * 550 Lansing Street Mon. - Thu.: 9:00 A.M. to Noon; 12:30 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Parish Life Coordinator: Deacon Joseph Cechnicki Weekend Presider: Rev. Donald Ophals Pastoral Care Calls about visits to those folks in hospitals, in care facilities, or homebound should be directed to: (518) The Catholic Faith Formation Center 2777 Albany Street - Schenectady Arlene Parisi, Coordinator (518) or (518) MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, February 24, 2018: 4:00 P.M. David Butkus (John & Karen Buckley) Sunday, February 25, 2018: 9:00 A.M. Raymond & Olive Place (Family) Seweryn Drzymalski (Narcyz & Zofia Drzymalski) 10:30 A.M. Mary Irene Marra (Family) SCHEDULE OF LITURGICAL MINISTRIES February 24/25, :00 P.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Ministry of Altar Server J. Komazenski R. Jachlewski T. Campbell A.J. Rielly Ministry of Lector M.. Wancewicz Z. Drzymalska J. Kaczynski Ministry of Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister Ministers of the Body of Christ G.. Sykala S. Matala Ministers of of the Precious Blood of Christ: J. Buckley J. Florek C. Ostrowski K. Buckley M. Synowiec M. Ostrowski

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