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. April Holy Trinity ~ May Holy Spirit

2 March 11, 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 March 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. March 7th Holy Spirit ~ April 4th Holy Trinity Sunday: Monday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23/Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [6ab] Eph 2:4-10/Jn 3:14-21 Scrutiny: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or Jn 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, Is 65:17-21/Ps 30:2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13b [2a] Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12/Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 [8]/Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15/Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, [8a]Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14/Ps 106:19-20, 21-22, 23 [4a]/Jn 5:31-47 Friday: PASTOR S MESSAGE: 4th Sunday of Lent Why is the world the way it is? We all wonder that from time to time. Each successive generation projects rose-hued longing on the past and casts furtive glances at the impending future. We see forces beyond our control in nature and in the newspaper. The world is changing and we're being pulled out with the tide. In the face of this confusion, today's Gospel features one of the most oft-quoted Scripture verses of all time: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life." But if Christ has come, why is the world so challenging? Why is the world still -- to our eyes -- being carried off in a proverbial hand basket? Jesus' response is a deeply personal one. "This is the verdict, that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light." Patterns arise, habits are formed, and systems become engrained, but each is the result of an interconnected web of human choices. Where do we stand? Our answers, perhaps, vary from week to week, hour to hour, missed traffic light to spilled coffee to teenage child's rebellion. The world isn't perfect because we aren't perfect. Our parish is flawed because we're flawed. Our families need work because every one of us needs to be converted. Christianity is a process, not a destination! This Sunday, Jesus invites us to consider our own lives. Where in our own lives do we prefer darkness to light? What flaws are we trying to hide? Humbly acknowledge those places today. Ask God for the grace to be transformed. Share with your spouse or a friend where you'd like to improve this week. "Whoever loves truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God." The Joint Pastoral Council will meet on March 15th at 6:30 P.M. at Holy Trinity Parish Meeting room. READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF March 11, 2018 Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Ps 34:17-18, 19-20, 21 and 23 [19a] Jn 7:1-2, 10, Saturday: Jer 11:18-20/Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-10, [2a]/Jn 7:40-53 Next Sunday: Jer 31:31-34/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, [12a]/Heb 5:7-9 Jn 12:20-33 Scrutiny: Ez 37:12-14/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [7]/Rom 8:8-11/Jn 11:1-45 or Jn 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45

3 March 11, 2018 The Church of the Holy Spirit Collection information for the week of: March 4, 2018 Regular Collection 3/4/18 $6, Envelopes $5, Loose $ Online Blk & Nat. Amer. Missions $13.00 Attendance 4:00 P.M :30 A.M. 179 This week we will take up a collection for Catholic Relief Services. Funds provide food, support and love to all people in need here and abroad. Holy Trinity Parish Collection information for the week of: March 4, 2018 Regular Collection 3/4/18 $3, Envelopes $3, Loose $ Fuel $40.00 Blk & Nat. Amer. Missions $30.00 Easter Flowers $ Other $7.00 Atttendance 8:00 A.M :00 A.M. 195 LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF MARCH 17 & 18 CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION ALTAR SERVERS 4:00 P.M. Sandy Yacobucci Richard Nigro, Mary Knapik, Angela Veeder Mark Amico 11:30 A.M. Jamin Clemente Sandy Brower, Steven Mahoney, Karen Hoose Matt Trainor HOLY TRINITY PARISH LECTOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION ALTAR SERVERS 8:00 A.M. Gerard McAuliffe Lynn Knowlton, John & Karen Sagan Michael Sagan 10:00 A.M. Willow Carey Fr. Murphy, Kevin & Ronnie Quinn Grace Giarizzo Wells House/Pineview Commons: Kathy Lodestro, Karol Gifford & John Sagan If you would like to donate towards the Easter Flowers at Holy Trinity Parish or The Church of the Holy Spirit, please do so by using the flower envelope in your parish packet or use a plain envelope. Place your donation in the collection basket at mass. Please include your name and the name of the person (s) the donation is in memory of. Please submit your donation by March 22nd. Building Fund: In memory of: Rose Sarraino by: Stanyon Family, Barbara Rieth, Grace Naselli, Thomas & Sue Cichy, John & Patricia Quinn, Louis & Millie Garguilo John & Patty Franco, Patrick Deluca, Anne Mancini, Debbie & Alan Stock, Bob & Diane Smith, Patricia & William Klohck, Carolyn Dunn, Ida Tucci & Family, Richard & Barbara Tucci, Linda Zilka, Marie & Greg Wojeski, John & Linda Calhain, Maria Fagiani, Donna Genatiempo, Joan Ann Herdy & Edith Angnostoupules, Phyllis Guiffre, Katy Tucci. 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. 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 The Holy Trinity Parish sponsors the Boy Scout Troop 104. We wish to congratulate Malchia Matthews on becoming an Eagle Scout.

4 CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT FAITH FORMATION NEWS: Ann Simonson, Faith Formation Coordinator Fourth Sunday of Lent HOLY TRINITY PARISH FAITH FORMATION NEWS: Cindy Kollar, Faith Formation Coordinator Emmaus Retreat: Our ninth grade teens will be attending their Emmaus Retreat on the weekend of March Prayer is a very important part of this weekend and we would like your help. There are votive candles at the entrances of the church with a candidates name on them. Please take one home, light it and pray for that candidate. The closing of the Emmaus Retreat will take place in the church Next Sunday, March 18th at 5:30 P.M.. All members of the parish are invited to attend to welcome our candidates back and witness some of our youth sharing the spiritual growth they have experienced. The Sister s of the Holy Spirit and the Youth Ministry Team are partnering again this year to put on a Fish Dinner on Friday, March 23rd, 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. You can eat in or take out. Dinner includes fish, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, roll and dessert for $ If you are not a fish eater, you will have the option of getting a macaroni and cheese dinner without the fish for $8.00. Tickets are available from Pam Bray at the Doll House, Markie King or at the parish office. The Mother s of Faith in Action will sponsor a Family Bingo Night on Sunday, March 25th, 5:00 P.M.-6:30 P.M.. This event is for all families in the Faith Formation program and will be held in the Bingo hall in the church. Refreshments and prizes will be offered. Grades 6-8 will not have class on this night. Grades 9 & 10 will meet at their regular time. There is no charge for the event. The Decorating Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 14th at 6:30 P.M. in the church. Anyone available to help with decorating for the Easter season is welcome. Adoration of Our Lord God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, One in Being with the Father. Perpetual Adoration Fulton Montgomery Deanery. We are seeking faithful committed adores, will you be one? Will you spend one hour with Our Lord? For more information, call Ann Jones at SATURDAY NIGHT BINGO AT THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Doors open at 5:00 P.M. Bingo at 6:45 P.M. Please pray for our Confirmation candidates as they prepare for their retreat on March 18th. Attention Seniors; if you are going to need a letter of recommendation for scholarships, please give me a weeks notice to complete your letter. ~Mrs. Kollar Adult Faith Formation Symbolon-Knowing the Faith. Each session includes video followed by reflection and discussion. Tuesday, Mar 13th at Holy Spirit at 10:00 A.M. The topic is A Love that Lasts. Wednesday, Mar 14th at Holy Trinity at 6:30 P.M. The topic is Why do I need the Church? Please call Ann Jones at or Veronica Quinn at for more information. Friday, March 16th at 5:30 P.M. the Faith Formation students will present the Living Stations of the Cross in the Church at Holy Trinity. Palm Sunday, March 25th they will present the Living Stations at 9:10 A.M. All are welcome to attend this special event. Holy Trinity Rosary Society News: Mother s Day Pie fundraiser; March 25th-April 13th. Order forms will be in the Church. April Potluck Supper; Wednesday April 18th at 5:00 P.M. Holy Trinity Men s Group will have a Corned beef & Cabbage dinner on Tuesday, March 13th in the parish hall. Social hour 5:00 P.M.; dinner 6:00 P.M. followed by speaker, Tom Farnan, a Holy Trinity parishioner. He will talk on the Farnan Family Connection to the Saratoga Battlefield and world war I. A local duet, The Fleur De Lys, will sing during the social hour. Tickets will be on sale this weekend and next weekend after masses. The cost is $8.00. 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 And this is the verdict, that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light, because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come toward the light, so that his works might not be exposed. - Jn 3:19-20 SAT. 4:00 P.M. SUN. 11:30 A.M. HOLY SPIRIT MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF MARCH 11, 2018 MON. 8:30 A.M. NO DAILY MASS BILL BERGER REQUESTED BY WIFE, PHYL FRED DEMAGISTRIS REQUESTED BY JOHN & SHARON POLING JOHANN HERRLETT BRIDGET & MARIO PAPA REQUESTED Y FAMILY THERESA & GORDON CLEVLAND REQUESTED BY CAROL SCHWED MADELINE & LOUIE FRANCO REQUESTED BY PAPA FAMILY ELISE PETRILLO REQUESTED BY ESTATE MICHAEL O DOCKERTY REQUESTED BY MARK & CHARLOTTE WILL & FAMILY TERESA BECKER REQUESTED BY JOHN & SHARON POLING TUES. 8:30 A.M. MASS AT HOLY TRINITY WED. 8:30 A.M. MASS AT HOLY TRINITY THURS. 8:30 A.M. BETTY BOLES REQUESTED BY DICK & FAMILY BILL YAWMAN (HEALING) REQUESTED BY PHIL & BETTY FRI. 8:30 A.M. END ABORTION RESPECT LIFE GROUP ANNA BELTRANO REQUESTED BY JAMES BELTRANO ESTATE SAT. 4:00 P.M. MARY (MALAGISI)VEEDER REQUESTED BY MALAGISI FAMILY JOSEPH CALANDRA REQUESTED BY EMELIA DECICCO REMEMBRENCE OF BENJAMIN & MARY SILIGATO REQUESTED BY CHILDREN ROSE CELLERY REQUESTED BY FRANK & LENA DEROSA SUN. 11:30 A.M. DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE CLEMENTE, MANIERI, DELCOSTELLO & VIETRI FAMLIES HARRIET GRADY REQUESTED BY GERAGHTY FAMILY Please pray for Michael Mongin, Robert Rhinehart and 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 MARCH 11, 2018 DEBBIE MRAZ REQUESTED BY JOHN & MARY PRADELSKI DANIEL NELLIS REQUESTED BY HOLY TRINITY FAITH FORMATION KEN VAN WIE REQUESTED BY JAMES CLEARY SUN. 10:00 A.M. WILLIAM WORMUTH REQUESTED BY DAN & MICHELE MILLER ROSE CELARY REQUESTED BY HOLY TRINITY ROSARY SOCIETY DAVID R. RUBINO REQUESTED BY FRANCES R. CUOMO MASS FOR THE PEOPLE MON. 8:30 A.M. NO DAILY MASS TUES. 8:30 A.M. MATTHEW FLEMING REQUESTED BY HOLY TRINITY STAFF & FAMILY WED. 8:30 A.M. DORA STEENBURGH (9TH ANN) REQUESTED BY THE GENTILE, STEENBURGH & KOVAROVIC FAMILIES THURS. 8:30 A.M. MASS AT HOLY SPIRIT FRI. 8:30 A.M. SUN. 8:00 A.M. MASS AT HOLY SPIRIT KEN VAN WIE REQUESTED BY BOB & JEAN SCHULTZ MASS FOR THE PEOPLE SUN. 10:00 A.M. WILLIAM WORMUTH REQUESTED BY BOB & JEAN SCHULTZ LOIS MALATINO DANIEL NELLIS REQUESTED BY KEVIN & RONNIE QUINN 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. Communal Penance service March 30, 7:00 P.M. at Holy Trinity Children s bulletin God So Loved the World. Please take a few minutes to share the activities with your children. These bulletins are available at the entrances of Holy Trinity Church.