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 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. Jan. Holy Spirit ~ Feb. Holy Trinity

2 January 7, 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 January the Wednesday Devotions will be at Holy Spirit 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. Jan. 3rd Holy Spirit ~ Feb. 7th Holy Trinity PASTOR S MESSAGE: The Epiphany of the Lord "Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh." What a wonderful example the Magi give us in their visit to the infant Jesus. First of all, they demonstrate profound faith in God's word, spoken through the prophet Micah: "And you, Bethlehem... from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel" (cf. 5:2). Embarking on a long and difficult journey, they trust that they will find this newborn king of the Jews in Bethlehem as the prophecy announced. On their arrival at the home of the Holy Family, the Magi also give us an example of profound humility. These important men, to whom kings look for guidance and advice, do not hesitate to bow down, to "prostrate themselves" and give homage to a tiny babe. Putting their own position out of their minds, they reverently worship the infant Lord even as he sits on the lap of his mother. The generosity of these three "kings" is also evident as they open their treasure boxes and give to the poor child the richest of gifts. Traditionally, we understand the gold to symbolize the earthly kingship of Christ, the frankincense to represent his divinity, and the myrrh to stand as a symbol of the anointing he will receive upon his death. Finally, the wisdom of these men is evident in their decision to return to their country "by another way." Understanding the threat that King Herod posed to Jesus, they followed a plan that would help keep the divine child safe even though it meant inconvenience to themselves. Faith, humility, generosity, and wisdom. These gifts are the real legacy of the Three Kings. Today, let us ask God for the blessing of having these gifts in our lives. The Joint Pastoral Council will meet on January 18th at 6:30 P.M. at Holy Trinity Parish Meeting room. Holy Trinity Paris has been notified that people in the community have been getting calls with the parish name appearing on the caller ID screen. These callers have been asking for personal information. These calls are NOT coming for our parish. To protect your self please do not give personal information over the phone. READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 7, 2017 Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, [cf. 11] Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [3]/Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1]/Mk 1:21-28 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1] Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Ps 40:2 and 5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10 [8a and 9a]/Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11/Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, [27b]/Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/Ps 89:16-17, [2]/Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a/Ps 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [2a] Mk 2:13-17 Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 [8a, 9a] 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35-42

3 January 7, 2018 The Church of the Holy Spirit Collection information for the week of: December 17 & 24 & 25, 2017 Regular Collection 12/17/17 $4, Envelopes $4, Loose $ Online $ Christmas Flowers $ Attendance 4:00 P.M :30 A.M. 179 Regular Collection 12/24/17 $5, Envelopes $4, Loose $ Online $ Attendance 4:00 P.M. 11:30 A.M. Christmas 12/25/17 $3, Envelopes $3, Loose $ Online $ Financial offertory statements will be available Jan. 31, If you would like a copy please contact the parish office. Holy Trinity Parish Collection information for the week of: December 17 & 24 & 25, 2017 Regular Collection 12/17/17 $3, Envelopes $3, Loose $ Other $30.00 Christmas $75.00 Flowers $ Immaculate Conception $ Attendance 8:00 A.M :00 A.M 180 Regular Collection 12/24/17 $2, Envelopes $1, Loose $ Other $5.00 Attendance 8:00 A.M :00 A.M 120 Regular Collection 12/25/17 $4, Envelopes $3, Loose $1, Fuel $ Attendance 8:00 A.M :00 A.M. 131 LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF JANUARY 13 & 14 CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION ALTAR SERVERS 4:00 P.M. Holy Name Society Holy Name Society Mike N & Mike R 11:30 A.M. Mike & Sue Benedetta Scarpa, Teshia Schultz, Jamin Clemente Michael, Preston, & Logan HOLY TRINITY PARISH LECTOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION ALTAR SERVERS 8:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. Please check schedules Wells House/Pineview Commons: SANCTUARY CANDLE for December 16-29th is in memory of Anthony & Adah Clemente by Don & Mari Jean Landrio and family. Additional Christmas Flowers in memory of Michael, Jack & Dick Johnston, Chris, Jack, Marion & John O Saughnessy, Steve Swartwout, Margaret & Patrick Liston, Joseph Gillis, Mary Jane Murphy, Terry Brindle, Fr. Peter Jonaitis, Fr. Thomas Boyle, Cornelius Murphy, Kevin Hughes, Chris Weiner, Barbara Cunningham, Louis Mulone, Catherine & Joe Hornung, Madeline & Louis Franco. The store continues to help many in the community with your generous donations. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. 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 CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT FAITH FORMATION NEWS: Ann Simonson, Faith Formation Coordinator The Epiphany of the Lord HOLY TRINITY PARISH FAITH FORMATION NEWS: Cindy Kollar, Faith Formation Coordinator First Communion parents of Holy Trinity and Holy Spirit, don t forget Saturday, January 6th is our Learning Stations at Holy Trinity Parish. Please sign up with your Faith Formation Coordinator if you have not already done so. HIS Coffee Fundraiser: The Youth Ministry Program is doing a fundraiser with the HIS Coffee company out of California. We kicked off this fundraiser at the Vendor/Craft Fair by having samples available. We also had samples available at Cookies and Carols and will continue to offer samples now and then after mass in the breezeway. We chose this company because it is a Christian company who promotes Jesus, Coffee and Me. It promotes making time in your day for Jesus while you are having your coffee. Please help support our Youth Ministry fundraiser by making Jesus, Coffee, and Me time in your day. It will not only change your life, but you will be better equipped to be a positive light to others and share the Gospel message of hope in a world that needs it now more than ever. Keep in mind that the price is marked up because it is a fundraiser and we get $5 from every bag sold. Please visit the link for this fundraiser at fundraiser/profile/chs-funds-for-framily. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Ann Simonson at Thank you in advance for your ongoing support! Emmaus: It s that time of year again to start planning for our Emmaus Retreat! Our first meeting will be held on Sunday, January 7th at 2:00pm at Spirit Central in the school building. Any questions, please contact Ann Simonson at Blessing of the Confirmation Candidates will take place on Sunday, January 14th at the 11:30 A.M. Mass. The Confirmation candidates will be signing their names in the Book of the Elect and will receive a blessing from Fr. Don. Sponsors are encouraged to come with the families but not required as I know some do not live locally. In the event that a sponsor cannot attend, a parent may step in and stand with the candidate. There will be a Holy Trinity Parish Retreat Team meeting Sunday, January 7th, 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. in the Faith Formation Office at Holy Trinity. Adoration of Our Lord Faith will tell us Christ is present when our human senses fail. Perpetual Adoration Fulton Montgomery Deanery. Look for us on Facebook. Burda Scholar Winners need to send in their Fall 2017 transcript by January 15th to Anne Niles. Your transcript must include your name, list of grades and GPA. You can either it to aniles1@nycap.rr.com or mail it to Burda Scholar Award, c/o Anne Niles, 407 S. Market St., Johnstown, NY DO NOT drop off to the parish office. Please note the changes! God Bless, good luck on your future endeavors, and hope that you will stay active in Holy Trinity Parish. No Classes on January 14 in observance of martin Luther King Day. All classes are encouraged to come to mass together with their families on Sunday for a youth mass. Any students that would like to have an active role in this youth mass please let Ann know. Thank you to everyone who supported the Spaghetti dinner on Wednesday, December 6th at the Italian Bistro. Combing dinner ticket sales with several donation, including a very generous donation from the Holy Name Society, I was able to give a check, in the amount of $ to the Nathan Littauer Foundation to support the Baby Box Program. This program is so beneficial to newborns, helping them meet critical needs during their first year of life. Thank you for your support of my fundraising efforts to support this program. SATURDAY NIGHT BINGO AT THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Doors open at 5:00 P.M. Bingo starts 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 When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage. - Mt 2:1-2 SAT. 4:00 P.M. SUN. 11:30 A.M. MON. 8:30 A.M. TUES. 8:30 A.M. WED. 8:30 A.M. THURS. 8:30 A.M. HOLY SPIRIT MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 7, 2018 FRED DEMAGISTRIS REQUESTED BY GUY & JOAN CIACCIO & MAC & URSALA MCDONALD HELEN LOMBARDO REQUESTED BY GWEN RACZYNSKI MARY SAVAGE REQUESTED JOHN & ANGIE SAVAGE HARRIET SEMPREVIO REQUESTED BY IDA TUCCI & FAMILY DANIEL WEHN JR. REQUESTED BY YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM TERESA BECKER REQUESTED BY SUE & BOB BEST LUCILLE & FRANK CRANE REQUESTED BY FAMILY TIMOTHY PACIOLLA (HEALING) REQUESTED BY MOM, DAD, ANDY & FAMILY NO DAILY MASS MASS AT HOLY TRINITY MASS AT HOLY TRINITY END ABORTION REQUESTED BY RESPECT LIFE GROUP FRI. 8:30 A.M. ALYSSA SARDELLI (HEALING) REQUESTED BY DEDE KWIATKOWSKI MASS FOR THE PEOPLE SAT. 4:00 P.M. VIOLA TASCILLO REQUESTED BY FRANK & LENA DEROSA ELIZABETH MALAGISI REQUESTED BY SONS & DAUGHTERS MARIA HALLENBECK-BROWN REQUESTED BY FRANK & TAMMY MALAGISI & FAMILY HELEN LOMBARDO REQUESTED BY KIM COLLAR SAL LANDRIO (B DAY) REQUESTED BY CHILDREN SUN. 11:30 A.M. END ABORTION & RESPECT LIFE REQUESTED BY PEACE OF POTTERY ART STUDIO JAMES V. & DORA AMBROSINO REQUESTED BY JIM & TONI AMBROSINO NICHOLAS & ANTOINETTE DEROSA REQUESTED BY JIM & TONI AMBROSINO ROSE CELLERY REQUESTED BY NANCY & LOUIS ANTONUCCI Please pray for all who have gone to their heavenly reward and all who are sick or recuperating at home or in nursing homes. SUN. 8:00 A.M. HOLY TRINITY MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 7, 2018 END ABORTION REQUESTED BY RESPECT LIFE GROUP WANDA HOWARD REQUESTED BY RICHARD & JANICE HAMMOND & FAMILY MASS FOR THE PEOPLE SUN. 10:00 A.M. LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE HOLY TRINITY ROSARY SOCIETY LOU HILL REQUESTED BY HOLY TRINITY FAMILY & STAFF HAROLD & SHIRLEY MILLER REQUESTED BY DAN & MICHELE CARMELLA D ERRICO REQUESTED BY GEORGE & GLORIA BEVINGTON MON. 8:30 A.M. NO DAILY MASS TUES. 8:30 A.M. MARGARET STELTMANN REQUESTED BY MARY ANN & JOHN HARZINSKI MATT FLEMING REQUESTED BY KEVIN & RONNIE WED. 8:30 A.M. MASS FOR THE PEOPLE THURS. 8:30 A.M. MASS AT HOLY SPIRIT FRI. 8:30 A.M. SUN. 8:00 A.M. MASS AT HOLY SPIRIT BEATRICE FRANCE (B DAY) REQUESTED BY THE HAMMOND FAMILY PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUN. 10:00 A.M. LOU HILL REQUESTED BY MARY LOU RUBINO ELEANOR DATTORRE (7TH ANN) REQUESTED BY MICHELE & DAN WILLIAM WORMUTH REQUESTED BY JOHN & MARY ANN PAVLUS JAMES VOLLERO REQUESTED BY WIFE & FAMILY Children s bulletin Jesus is Presented in the Temple. Please take a few minutes to share the activities with your children. These bulletins are available at the entrances of Holy Trinity Church.