ST. MARY S CHURCH, BALLSTON SPA, & ST. MARY S CHURCH, GALWAY

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1 WELCOME TO THE PARISH COMMUNITY OF ST. MARY S CHURCH, BALLSTON SPA, & ST. MARY S CHURCH, GALWAY Fr. Thomas J. Kelly, Pastor ~ Fr. Francis Vivacqua, Assoc. Pastor ~ Deacon Ronald Hogan Mrs. Lynn Fitzgerald, Principal Sister Nancy Schmidt, RCIA Coordinator Mr. Jake Stomieroski, Youth Minister Mrs. Vicki Schuette, Dir. of Religious Ed. St. Mary s of Ballston Spa Parish Office: 167 Milton Ave. Ballston Spa, NY Hours: MF, 8:30 am 2:30 pm Emergencies call anytime. Phones: Parish Office School Religious Ed/Youth Ministry Website: parishes.rcda.org/stmarysballstonspa Masses: Sat. night for Sunday obligation 4:00 pm, Sunday 8:30 am, 10:30 am & 12 noon Confessions: Saturday 3:00 pm 3:45 pm. Every Tuesday evening after Novena Devotions & Mass 5:30 pm (except during Lent). Baptisms: Call the Office for confirmation of time (2nd & 3rd Sunday after 12 noon Mass), acceptance of sponsors & instruction for new parents. St. Mary s of Galway PO Box East St. Galway, NY stmarygal@nycap.rr.com Religious Ed: Contact Bonnie or bonnieznicolosi@gmail.com Website: Masses: Sat. night for Sunday obligation 6:00 pm (July 1st Labor Day weekend), Sunday 9:30 am (yearround) Baptisms: Please call Joe Novak at at least 4 weeks in advance. Marriage Policy: If you are planning on getting married at St. Mary s, Ballston Spa, or St. Mary s, Galway, please call the parish office at , before you make any commitment to a reception site. We don t want anyone to be disappointed because the date is no longer available. Weddings can be scheduled for Fridays or Saturdays. No Sunday weddings are allowed.

2 MONDAY May 14, (St. Matthias) 7:45 AM Anna McCormick Family Catherine Jaskot Family TUESDAY May 15, (Easter Weekday) 5:30 PM Mary Ridley Family John Melna Mother WEDNESDAY May 16, (Easter Weekday) 7:45 AM Paul Gorman Sr. Family David Kowalski Jayden & Austin Osinski THURSDAY May 17, (Easter Weekday) 7:45 AM Mario Carotenuto Daughter Emma Vanyo Noreen & Bob McClements FRIDAY May 18, (Easter Weekday) 7:45 AM Mary Ridley Family SATURDAYMay 19, (Vigil Pentecost Sunday) 4:00 PM Marcela Rivera & Crispulo Rivera Delgado Family Richard Lisieski John & Sandy Armstrong SUNDAY May 20, (Pentecost Sunday) 8:30 AM Pro Populo 10:30 AM Deceased Members of the Joseph Fisher Family Family Carol Monaco Joe Monaco & Family 12:00 PM Rose Amodeo Granddaughter, Rita Roger Audette Wife, Catherine 64th Annual Bishop Appeal: Spreading the Joy of the Gospel it Starts with You! Through this important Appeal, we follow the example of Christ to serve our brothers & sisters here in the Diocese of Albany. By joining together in stewardship, we proclaim our unity to all; thereby letting those who need us the most know that they are an important part of our Catholic family. Please be as generous as you possibly can in responding to the Bishop s Appeal. S. M C, B S, NY MINISTERS Eucharistic Adoration & Evening Prayer You re invited to spend a little extra time with Jesus by joining us for Eucharistic Adoration & evening prayer from 56 pm on Monday, May 14 & 21. There will be NO Adoration on Memorial Day, May 28 or Monday, June 4. ALTAR SERVERS SAT., May 19 4:00 PM Sean Rudolph, Lauren Rudolph SUN., May 20 8:30 AM Veronica Higgins, Catherine Higgins 10:30 AM Michael Vogel, Joseph DiMascio 12 NOON Rebecca Schnefel, Anna Fitzpatrick We thank you for your sacrificial offering of $11,332 for Sunday, May 6.To cover our weekly expenses, we need $11,500. SAT., May 19 4:00 PM, Lector: Marilyn Hogan E.M.: Terri Smith, Dorothy Lexa, Larry Lexa, Frank Haskell, Marilyn Hogan SUN., May 20 8:30 AM, L: Dan Loucks E.M.: Jason Buczek, Bruce Richards, Joyce Richards, Bernadette Putnam, Renate Knapp 10:30 AM, L: Judy Bachorz E.M.: Patti Nichols, Crystal Kenneally, Gerianne Lehane, Joyce Yates, Mary Beth Waterstram 12:00 PM, L: Christine O Connell E.M.: Ann Quinn, Gary DeRusso, Ed Foy, Terri Flaws, Len Smith Choir: 10:30 AM Sundays Contemporary Music Group: 12 Noon The K of C Friday Night Fish Fry, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga! Come join us the last Friday night of each month (The dinner in May will be the third Friday), 5:00 8:00pm, May 18, June 29, July 27. Cost: $11 per person ($12 for takeout). Call for info. Coronation of Mary, The Mother of God will be Tuesday, May 15, at St. Mary s Church. Schedule: 6:00 pm Confession & Rosary, 6:30 pm Miraculous Medal Novena & Mass. After Mass, Procession & Crowning of Our Lady & blessing of scapulars. The K of C Color Corps will be with us again. All parishioners, parents & children who made their First Communion (you may wear your Communion outfits) are invited. Seats will be reserved for your children & families. Our Lady said to St. Dominic, One day, thru the Rosary & Scapular, I will save the world. Our Lady tells us to Pray, Pray. Rosaries, scapulars, prayer cards, pamphlets are available, free of charge. ~Sponsored by Our Lady Queen of Peace Prayer Group. For info, contact Josie Uhlinger at PRAYER FOR MOTHERS Heavenly Father, from the beginning you have chosen to entrust the human person to mothers in a special way. We thank and praise you for the gift of mothers; for their tenderness, care, and compassion, for their intuition and encouragement, for commitment and sacrifice. Bless all mothers this day. Keep, strengthen, and refresh them in your loving care. May they be blessed by our openhearted love and gratitude. Amen.

3 S S E M 13, 2018 ST. MARY S BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP will meet on Wed., May 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the school sitting area outside of the auditorium. Please use the Thompson St. entrance as this is the door that will be open for our meeting. Our meetings are open to anyone who is struggling with their grief after the loss of a loved one. Please feel free to join us. For info, call Josephine Perniciaro at All are welcome. Join us after morning Mass to say the rosary. May is dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God. Sr. Lucia of Fatima said there is no problem, no matter how difficult it is, that we cannot resolve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary. Mary asks parents to pray constantly for their children, consecrating them to her Immaculate Heart and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Pray the Rosary daily with and through Mary, seeking her help and protection, and asking for God s peace for the world. For your gifts to St. Mary s Parish & School in memory of: Elaine Tobin Joe & Maureen Lauda Bill & Christina Johosky Lynn & Stephen Fitzgerald Bryan Diggins Lynn & Stephen Fitzgerald Lo Ann Bennett Sanders John & Carol DiPasquale Judy Farrell Marcia Reynolds Sue Van Patten Mary Aimi Tom & Sharon Nestler Larry & Joanne Catallo Gerald Brophy Alison, Greg, & Alissa The Holy Mother Mary, God s vessel of belief and courage, the Jewish mother, leads all to Jesus. Islam holds her in great esteem. Many Protestants who come to abortion facilities for prayers begin their conversion to the church with Catholics praying the rosary. At present, over 420 workers from death centers are walking into the arms of Jesus. They have done evil s deeds and realize Love s healing power. The latest converts are the leaders of 40 Days for Life and Students for Life of America. Continual prayerful presence is saving hearts and lives. In Schenectady, many Muslim and Hindu people thank us for being there. Mother of Jesus, intercede for us. St. Mary's 14th Annual Golf Tournament Join Fr. Kelly in a final round of golf before he retires! Monday, June 11th at the Ballston Spa Country Club! 10:30 am Registration 12:00pm shotgun start, contests, prizes, lunch & dinner! Registration forms are available in the back of church & online at smsbspa.org. Call the school office for more info at (518) LADIES OF CHARITY/SARATOGA VICARIATE ANNUAL GARAGE & BAKE SALE (RAIN OR SHINE WE WILL BE THERE) WHEN: SAT., JUNE 2. TIME: 9:00AM2:00PM WHERE: ITALIAN AMERICAN WAR VETERAN S PAVILLION (ITAM), 247 GRAND AVE., SARATOGA SPRINGS. SUGGESTED ITEMS: LINENS, GLASSWARE, POTS & PANS, KNICK KNACKS, JEWELRY, TOOLS, TOYS, SMALL FURNITURE, LAMPS, CURRENT BOOKS, BABY ITEMS, CHILDREN S CLOTHING ONLY! PLEASE NO adult clothing, shoes, skiis, ski boots, TV s or computers. ALL ITEMS MUST BE CLEAN & IN GOOD CONDITION! Baked Goods: CAKES; BREADS; COOKIES; CUPCAKES; BROWNIES; PIES; MUFFINS; ROLLS; CANDIES OR ANY OTHER HOMEMADE SPECIALTIES. IT IS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NEEDY, THE POOR, & THE ELDERLY IN SARATOGA, WASHINGTON & WARREN COUNTIES. $ DONATIONS. PLEASE CALL CLAUDETTE Farchione LINDA Crawford

4 May 13, Sun., Seventh Sunday of Easter 9:30 am Mrs. Patricia Roberts Rick & Josie Jackson May 20, Sun., Pentecost Sunday 9:30 am John & Barbara Rosenzweig Munnelly Family John Munnelly Munnelly Family Parish News Volunteers Needed for Cleanup Day at St. Mary's Church Tuesday, May 22!! The Glenville Hills Garden Club members together with 6th grade students from Galway Central School will be in the Village of Galway, Tuesday, May 22, (including St. Mary's Church) to clean garden beds and plant flowers. We need your help to make St. Mary's grounds look beautiful, please contact Lyn Liuzzo at for more information. Leisuretime Greenhouse Route 67, West Charlton has been very generous in supplying flowers and plants to St Mary's Church throughout the years. As you purchase your spring plants, please keep this in mind and thank them for their generosity! Faith Formation If you ever feel distressed during your day call upon our Lady just say this simple prayer I must admit this prayer has never failed me. Kim Beatty We thank you for your sacrificial offering of $965 for Sunday, May 6.To cover our weekly expenses, we need $1,000. S. M M C, G, NY Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a mother to me now. Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta St. Mary s Community Service: Thank you to all who donated items to the Galway Food Pantry. Your donations are greatly appreciated! PLEASE JOIN US AFTER OUR 9:30 am MASS IN THE SOCIAL HALL for COFFEE, DONUTS, & FELLOWSHIP. Health Ministry: Sunshine From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD'S name is to be praised. Psalms 113:3 SUNSHINE ~ Small amounts, especially early in the day before it s at its brightest, can be good for you in many ways. How Much Is Enough? Scientists think 5 to 15 minutes up to 30 if you re darkskinned is about right.. You can stay out longer and get the same effect if you use sunscreen but be sure to allow some time without sunscreen so your body can absorb Vitamin D. Vitamin D The sun s UV rays help your body make this nutrient, which is important for your bones, blood cells, and immune system. It also helps you take in and use certain minerals, like calcium and phosphorus. Scientists think cancers, multiple sclerosis, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease might be linked to lower levels of vitamin D. Better Sleep Your eyes need light to help set your body s internal clock. Early morning sunlight in particular seems to help people get to sleep at night. Weight Loss Morning light also seems to help people keep the fat off. You need 20 to 30 minutes between 8 a.m. and noon to make a difference, Scientists think the sun s rays may shrink fat cells below your skin s surface. More sunshine means you re probably getting more exercise too, which is good for you in lots of ways, including shedding pounds. Emotional WellBeing Sunlight helps boost a chemical in your brain called serotonin which gives you more energy and keeps you calm, positive, and focused. Doctors sometimes treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and other types of depression linked to low levels of serotonin with natural or artificial light. Eye Health Moderate amounts of sun over your lifetime, especially in your teen and young adult years, might make you less likely to have problems seeing things at a distance (nearsightedness). But too much direct sunlight can hurt your eyes. It can lead to blurred vision and raise your chances of cataracts. Your Skin Three primary types of skin cancer melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma are mostly caused by too much time in the sun. So it s very important to use sunscreen if you re going to be outside longer than 15 minutes or so. Don t: Get Too Much Sun. Too much time outside without protection can not only make you more likely to get skin cancer, it can make your skin age faster, too, causing wrinkles, a leathery texture, and dark spots. And sunburned skin uses white blood cells from your immune system to heal. That can affect your body s ability to fight off germs and make you more likely to get sick. Do Protect Your Eyes. You need sunglasses that block UV light and broadbrimmed hats whenever you re outside for a while. The sun can damage your eyes any time, not just in summer, and the rays can pass right through clouds. Don t forget that children need this same protection, too. Do Use Sunscreen. Look for broad exposure, which blocks more of the UV light. Put it on after some natural exposure and don t forget areas like your lips, ears, and neck. Don t: Go to Tanning Beds. This also raises your chances of skin cancer. If you do it before age 35, you re 60% more likely to get melanoma, the most serious form.

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