ST. MICHAEL S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 20 Page Avenue ~ Cohoes, N.Y Rev. Peter Tkocz, Pastor

Transcription

1 ST. MICHAEL S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 20 Page Avenue ~ Cohoes, N.Y Rev. Peter Tkocz, Pastor MISSION STATEMENT: To enhance and promote the fulfillment of St. Michael the Archangel, we will: CELEBRATE THE PAST: By examining, studying and capturing the history of the men and women, religious and lay, who established, nurtured and built it and all of its facets; LEARN TODAY: By learning from their faith, vision, passion commitment and actions so that we may better understand our history and their legacy; PREPARE FOR TOMORROW: By renewing the parish and its religious and lay leaders and its lay members; build on the legacy of the past and use our present strengths and abilities to help St. Michael s be a shining example and light of Christ and our history for all we touch. Handicapped Accessible MASS SCHEDULE: Daily Eucharist: as stated in the bulletin Lord s Day Eucharist: Saturday Vigil: at 4:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am (English) & 11:00 am (Polish) Eve. of Holy Days - Consult Bulletin Parish Office: (518) Office Hours: : Tues. - Thurs. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Fax: Dial above number to notify address: parishinfo@stmichaelsofcohoes.org Web site: Church Hall: (518) Faith Formation: (518) ext. 5 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday Afternoon 3:15 to 3:45 pm SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: By arrangement with the Parish Office. Parents should be registered and active members of the Parish. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: The Bride and Groom should call the Parish Office at least six months before the date of the marriage. Please bring recent copies of your Baptismal certificate. Those under 21 should not set a marriage date until Diocesan permission has been obtained. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: We want to assist those who cannot celebrate Mass with us because of illness, age or handicap. If you or a family member desires to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharist or Anointing of the Sick at home or in the hospital, please call the PARISH OFFICE. In the event of an upcoming surgery, call the Parish Office to arrange a mutually convenient time for Anointing. By LAW, hospitals cannot notify us when parishioners are admitted. If you or a family member is hospitalized, please notify us. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: We ask every member of the parish to be properly registered. All adults should have and use envelopes. New members need to register as soon as possible. All address changes should be given to the Parish Office.

2 November 5, 2017 LITURGICAL ROLES Weekend of November 11 & 12, 2017 Lectors Extraordinary Sacristans 4:00pm E. Twiss K. Twiss F. Dudwoire J. Sliwa N. Signoracci C. Sponable J. Buszta 9:00am B. Smith M. Marois K. Garceau K. Burns E. Kosek, Jr. J. Frainier C. Rogowski 11:00am H. Mazur A. Brewka K. Lopatniuk D. Vojnar E. Leoniak D. Rozycki E. Brewka Weekly Contributions THANK YOU... TO ALL WHO SHARED THEIR TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE FOR THE GOOD OF OUR PARISH COMMUNITY LAST WEEK. In case of a funeral, the daily Mass intention(s) will be included in the funeral Mass celebration. GREETER MINISTRY: We are excited to announce the formation of the new hospitality ministry known as Greeters. Greeters extend hospitality and welcome to all parishioners, visitors, and newcomers arriving for Mass. These men and women greet people and make them welcome as we gather to worship. They assist people who may have special needs; invite people to present the offertory gifts; and provide general information to parishioner questions. If you are interested in being a part of this new ministry, please fill out the form in the brochure on greeters found in the back of the church and place in the collection basket. Keep the Legacy Alive Please remember St. Michael's in your will St. Michael the Archangel R. C. Church 20 Page Ave, Cohoes, NY October 28 & October 29, 2017 Year 2016 Stewardship Church Hall Improvements All Souls Day Mission Sunday (Propagation of the Faith) All Saints Day Candle Offerings Catholic Charities Evangelist Insurance Your at Mass Support Mail Your E-Giving $ 3, $ 2, $ 2, $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 5.00 $ 2, $ $ INSURANCE COLLECTION will be the weekend of November 11th and 12th. Thank you for your anticipated support. Catherine Tuchowski passed away recently. Please keep her family in your prayers. SPECIAL PROJECTS: In memory of Catherine Tuchowski from Katie & Mark Nejman $500, granddaughter Andrea Nejman $100, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Elinski and Family $25, Kathy & Tom Czurlanis $20, Barbara Smith $20, Ed & Kathy Twiss $20, Doris Vojnar $20, Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Zabek $20. THANK YOU! 2018 MASS INTENTIONS: Beginning Tuesday, November 7th, Mass intentions will be accepted for the upcoming year at the Parish Office, Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-3pm. Intentions will only be accepted in person or by mail; no phone calls please. Please include your phone number and we will call you back to confirm that we received your request. Thank you!

3 CHURCH HALL IMPROVEMENTS CEILING & LIGHTING REPLACEMENT FUND FUNDING REQUIRED TO EXTINGUISH EXPENDITURES $21, CHURCH HALL IMPROVEMENTS: Debra Donohue in memory of Joan & Donald Donohue. M/M Stanley Dudek in memory of Matthew Dudek. Janet Gorsky in memory of Thomas & Stacia Gorsky. Jennie M. Korbel. M/M Walter Lipka. M/M Marion Lopatniuk. Diane Mnich. Stasia Oreshan. Joan & Gilles Senecal in memory of Mike Zandri. M/M Ralph Signoracci in memory of Rémillard & Signoracci Families. Dorothy Smith. Martha Surprenant in memory of Kenneth Surprenant & David Campbell. Doris Vojnar in memory of William S. Vojnar. THANK YOU! BASKET BINGO PARTY: St. Michael's Rosary Society is sponsoring its 3 rd annual Basket Bingo Party on Sunday, November 5 th, here at St. Michael's. Instead of winning a cash prize when you get a bingo, you win one of our beautiful baskets. Like all parish events we need your help to make this event a success. We are looking for donations of prize baskets and gift cards. We will also accept your cash donation to purchase prizes and supplies. At the Basket Bingo Party, we will have food, snacks and drinks available. If you have any questions or would like to donate, please contact Maria Swieton at or Michelle Frainier at We hope you can join us for a fun afternoon. Doors open at 11:30am and games start at 1:00pm. Under New York State law, you must be at least 18 years old in order to participate. CALLING ALL BAKERS: If you like to bake, we need brownies, cookies and cupcakes for our Basket Bingo. Please drop off your donation at the church hall on Sunday, November 5 th, after the 9:00 am Mass. As always, THANK YOU for supporting our church. SAUERKRAUT PIEROGI SALE: The Activities Committee will be selling homemade sauerkraut and some potato pierogi in time for Advent on Saturday, November 11 th, from 10am to 12 noon. To place an order, please call Alina at , Basia at or ziazia79@yahoo.com. Zapraszamy naszych Parafian do gimnastyki paluszków w piątek 11/10 na godz. 17-tą. Wszystkie chętne osoby do pomocy i lepienia pierogów będą bardzo mile widziane. Z góry dziękujemy za Waszą pomoc. Pytania proszę kierować do Kazi: SOCIAL HOUR: Our next social gatherings will be on November 11 th and 12 th after each Mass. We ask our parish bakers to share their favorite baked goodies with the parish family. We invite everyone to join us for coffee, pastries and companionship. Let s make November, get to know your pew neighbor month. November BISHOP S APPEAL 2017 A Simple Act of Profound Impact Number of gifts received: 102 Paid now: $ 14, Number of pledges received: 26 Pledged amount: $ 7, Parish assessment: $ 29, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! NATIVITY PAGEANT: If you would like your child to participate in the annual Nativity pageant, please register by filling out the forms located on the tables at the church entrance or contact Roseanne Kryjak by at rkryjak@nycap.rr.com. BINGO WORKERS for November 7, Team 3: Bob Callanan, Marcia Sebastian, Kathy Kosek, Doris Vojnar, Sandy Potyrala, Patricia Harrington, Maria Swieton, Julia Clairmont, Stanislaw Bobek and Tina Kilventon. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Rosary & Novena Tuesday, 6:30pm Basket Bingo November 5, 1pm Pierogi Sale November 11,10am -12 noon Social Hour Weekend November 11 & 12 Rosary Meeting November 16, 6pm NEWS FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Diocesan Service Committee (DSC) for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal announces a Charismatic Mass and Healing Service on Wednesday, November 8 th, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church, in Loudonville. Praise and Prayer at 7pm and Mass at 7:30pm with Healing Service to follow. Come and experience the power of the Holy Spirit! All are welcome. There will be no Mass in December. Her Potential is our Passion! Learn more about Academy of the Holy Names, 1075 New Scotland Road in Albany, at our High School Open House, Thursday, November 9 th, at 6:30p.m. Register online at ahns.org or contact Ann Rento at arento@ahns.org or ext Albany NY Chapter of Magnificat is hosting a Women s Breakfast on Saturday, November 18 th, 9am-12pm at The Vista Restaurant, Van Patten Golf Club in Clifton Park. Tickets are $20; Clergy & Religious free. Register by November 13 th. Send a check payable to Albany NY Chapter of Magnificat, PO Box 340, Clifton Park, NY Please include your name, address, phone number and address. Any questions, call Kelly at All women are invited! BULLETIN: The deadline for information to be in the bulletin is one week prior to the publication of the bulletin.

4 November 5, 2017 Masses November 04, November 12, 2017 Sat., Nov. 4 4:00 p.m. Peter & Stasia Skawinski by their Family John & Helen Buszta by their son John Anthony Smith by his wife Dorothy John Smolinski by Frank Gebosky Jr. Mike Zandri by Ed & Kathy Twiss Joelean Potyrala (24 th Ann.) by her Family Sun., Nov. 5 9:00 a.m. Intention of Parishioners by Fr. Peter All Souls in Purgatory by Antonia Cappabianca Mike Zandri by Vincent & Valerie Cappabianca Mary Chaszczewski (67 th Wedding Ann. & Birthday) by her Family John Sloboda by his Family Stasia Ardzewicz by her Family Vincent Gorsky (18 th Ann.) by Janet Gorsky Mary Barbaresi by Doris Vojnar 11:00 a.m. Maria & Edward Gosztyla by Chester Pecak Bronisława & Wincenty Bobek by Corka z Rodziną William Holmes by Mr. & Mrs. Marian Wiercioch Mon., Nov. 6 9:00 a.m. Fr. Jacques Hamel by Janet Gorsky Tues., Nov. 7 9:00 a.m. Jan & Waleska Tkocz by their Family Henry Giroux by St. Michael s Bereavement Ministry Wed., Nov. 8 9:00 a.m. Aleksander & Anna Franz by their Family Catherine Tuchowski by St. Michael s Bereavement Ministry Thurs., Nov. 9 9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity Fri., Nov. 10 9:00 a. m. Mass at Holy Trinity Sat., Nov. 11 4:00 p.m. Raffaele Cappabianca by his Family All Veterans by Janet Gorsky John Smolinski by Jane Gebosky Mike Zandri by Doris Vojnar Vincenzo & Maria Giuseppe Cappabianca by Antonia Cappabianca Sun., Nov. 12 9:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the Ogden Family by their Family Francis & Anna Blizniak by their Daughter-in-Law Mary Barbaresi by Anne-Marie Nash Barry Gorman by Vince & Val Cappabianca Ann & Joe Mnich by their Daughter 11:00 a.m. Intention of Parishioners by Fr. Peter Bill Holmes by John & Mary Sala Joseph & Mary Rymanowski by their daughter Caroline

5 November 5, 2017 Faith Formation News Director: Kathy Burns (518) ; (518) Beginning Wednesday, November 8 th, we will be offering a 5-week adult Faith Formation series on the Mass titled Altaration, The Mystery of The Mass Revealed. This is a perfect opportunity for parents who are waiting for their children attending faith formation classes. It will be presented in the dining room of the parish center beginning at 6pm and ending at 6:45pm every Wednesday that class is in session. Please join us in deepening our understanding of the Mass. Parents & parishioners are encouraged to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity for spiritual growth. The program is free. SOUPER SATURDAY MOVIE NIGHT will take place in the church hall on Saturday, November 18 th after the 4pm Mass (approximately 5pm). We will have various types of soup, bread, beverages & dessert. After a light meal, we will view the movie The 13 th Day, a feature film about the powerful message of Fatima. There will be door prizes at this free faith sharing event. Parent meeting for children making First Eucharist this spring will be on Wednesday, November 15 th, at 6pm. Parents meeting for Confirmation Candidates will be on Wednesday, November 15 th, at 7:15pm. Students will attend their regular class. Both meetings will be in the parish center and will end in time to pick up your child. If you cannot attend, please elect a responsible adult to attend on your behalf who would be willing to convey important information to you. Students attended the Mass for All Saints day on Wednesday, November 1 st. HERE'S WHAT WE WILL BE LEARNING NEXT WEEK Grade 1: We are learning about God's special gifts and guardian angels. The story of Adam and Eve will be presented. Grade 2: We continue to learn about the Sacrament of Reconciliation in preparation for our first Confession in December. We are working in our activity book and finishing our activity packet. Grade 3: We will explore the lives of some of the Saints. Our kindness wreath is becoming bigger every week. Review of prayers continues. Grade 4: Our prayer chain continues to grow each week. We are completing our hand-made Rosaries. We will be reviewing the Mysteries and prayers of the Rosary. Grade 5: We continue to explore God the Father's role in our lives by examining what it means to be made in His image and man's fall from grace. Grade 6/7: We will conclude our unit on The Rosary by completing our hand-made Rosaries. We continue to study the Gospel message for Sunday and participate in Adoration. Grade 8/9: We continue to explore the Gospel of Matthew. This week we will begin Chapter 3 and study the preachings of John the Baptist. We continue to participate in Adoration. Grade 10: We conclude our unit on the Rosary. Discussion of community service and the Spiritual & Corporal works of Mercy will continue. Monday night students: Will study the prayers of the Rosary and the 4 sets of Mysteries with a focus on each Mystery in each set. We will be making Rosaries. Divine Mercy Chaplet is said as our classroom prayer and Adoration will begin.