In residence The Most Reverend Howard J. Hubbard, D.D. Bishop Emeritus. Religious Education and Faith Formation Dr. Thomas Fowler

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1 The Most Reverend Edward B. Scharfenberger, D.D. Bishop of Albany The Very Reverend David R. LeFort, S.T.L., V.G., Rector The Reverend John Tallman, Parochial Vicar The Reverend Paul Mijas, Parochial Vicar Timothy Kosto, II, Deacon In residence The Most Reverend Howard J. Hubbard, D.D. Bishop Emeritus Religious Education and Faith Formation Dr. Thomas Fowler Cathedral Social Services Food Pantry Mr. Mark Ciavardoni Director of Music and Organist Dr. Brian F. Gurley Development, Public Relations & Events Mr. Thomas M. Prindle Parish Secretary Ms. Pilar Dell Liturgical Coordinator Mrs. Melissa Martínez Parish Bookkeeper Mrs. Kathy Zorian Facilities Manager Mr. David Ucci, M.B.A Rectory and Cathedral Offices 125 Eagle Street Albany, New York Phone: Fax: Follow us on facebook: Religious Education Office Phone: ext. 4 FFCICa@rcda.org Church Music Office Phone: ext. 5 brian.gurley@rcda.org Social Services Food Pantry Office 93 Park Avenue (basement office) Phone: ciavardm@rcda.org CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION In the City and Diocese of Albany Established 1848 Corner of Eagle Street and Madison Avenue (at the Empire State Plaza), Albany Mission Statement We, the worshipping community of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, rooted in the Gospel and the celebration of the Eucharist, seek to make known God s love in the world through serving one another, sharing our faith and welcoming all. Schedule of Liturgical Celebrations The Holy Eucharist () The Lord s Day: (anticipated ) 5:15 p.m. on Saturday 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday Weekdays: Holy Days: Monday-Wednesday-Friday 12:15 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday 7:15 a.m. Please check the bulletin and website. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday: 4:00-5:00 p.m....and other times by appointment The Sacrament of Holy Baptism Call the church office to make arrangements for appointment and instructions. The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony Couples should contact the parish office six to eight months in advance of the proposed marriage. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick If you are anticipating surgery, please contact the parish office. Religious Education To register, and for information, call: , ext. 4 Parish Food Pantry 93 Park Avenue; Basement, Entrance at north side of building Food and personal care items collected on the last Sunday of the month. Food distributed Monday-Friday, l0:00a.m.- 12:00p.m. Pastoral Visits At home or in the hospital, please call the parish office. Tours of the Cathedral are available by appointment; please contact the Rectory Office for information and/or to schedule a tour.

2 CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ALBANY Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Isaiah s prophetic call is dramatic theatre! Angels acclaim the Lord s glory so intensely that the door to Isaiah s house shakes, and smoke enters. He thinks death will come to him becase he is not without sin. But the opposite is the case. One of the seraphim approaches Isaiah with an ember for the altar, a sign of the Lord s offer of forgiveness. Whom shall I send? is the Lord s question to us on this Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Will we present ourselves for mission once again? Second Reading: Paul s testimony begins with a statement of the kerygma that he received. All that Paul has handed on to the Corinthians was the faith others gave to him: Christ died, was buried, rose from the dead, and appeared to many after his Resurrection. In humility, Paul notes that the Risen Christ appeared to him last of all for he had persecuted Christians. Grace made Paul the preacher of the Gospel to the Corinthians. Grace will do the same for the Corinthians and for us as we proclaim and live the Gospel. Gospel: Simon struggles to trust that any catch will come to the fishermen should they follow Jesus command to lower their nets. They had worked hard all day, but caught nothing. Much to their surprise an abundant supply of fish filled their nets to the point of tearing and the boat of sinking. Simon s humble reply mirrors Isaiah's as he confesses his sinfulness. Instead of leaving him as Simon requested, Jesus turns the tables and invites Simon to fish for followers with him. Jesus will never depart from us, but will only draw closer. CAPITAL REGION FRASSATI CHAPTER Our local Frassati Chapter is a group for young adults seeking to grow in their Catholic faith. The group meets every Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the St. Francis Chapel, 145 Wolf Rd. Colonie. All are welcome learn more go to ALBANY CHAPTER OF MAGNIFICAT The Albany Chapter of Magnificat (ministry to Catholic woman) invites you to join them on Saturday, March 9th from 9am to 12Noon at breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express, 400 Old Loudon Road in Latham. Guest speaker will be Alicia Nevins. Registration by mail is due by March 1st. Registration fee: $ Make check payable to Albany NY Chapter for Magnificat, P O Box 340, Clifton Park NY Any questions please call INVITE OTHERS HOME TO CATHOLIC CHURCH Are you, or someone you know considering the Catholic faith? Or do you have loved ones that maybe have lost faith and you'd like to help them re-gain it and help guide them back to the Catholic Church? Catholics Come Home is a wonderful website that will help answer questions and give insight for you both. Since its founding, Catholics Come Home has helped more than 500,000 people return home to the Church through the working of the Holy Spirit and with the cooperation of supportive Catholics. 2

3 St. Jean Marie Vianney, Patron Saint of Parish Priests Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time Stewardship Treasure The Collection for February 3,2019 was $2, Thank you for all you have given to the Cathedral. An exciting event is currently being planned for our Diocese and our Cathedral: on Friday, April 26, 2019, the incorrupt heart of the Holy Curé of Ars will be received at our Cathedral and venerated throughout the day. The shrine of Ars, France, has entrusted to the Knights of Columbus the major relic of St. Jean Vianney s incorrupt heart for a national tour in the U.S., and we will be blessed to host the holy relic in our Cathedral church. During the present moment of great trial for the Catholic Church in the United States, we welcome as providential this special opportunity to offer for veneration a major relic of the patron of parish priests, whose holiness and integrity is a model for clergy and laity alike. Please share this wonderful news with others including your parish priests and invite them to join us for this opportunity of grace! More information and the specific schedule are forthcoming. Almighty and merciful God, who bestowed upon blessed John Marie Vianney wonderful pastoral zeal and a great fervor for prayer and penance, grant, we beseech You, that by his example and intercession we may be able to gain the souls of our brethren for Christ, and with them attain to everlasting glory, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen. 3 SOCIAL MEDIA JOIN THE CONVERSATION Are you following Bishop Scharfenberger and the Diocese of Albany on social media? Go to the links below and join our local faith community online. Facebook: Cathedral Social Services As the cold weather approaches us we are always accepting donations of new or used Coats, Hats, Blankets, Scarfs and Gloves. Thank you for your generosity and may God continue to bless you for your many acts of kindness. Please pray for our sick; Jeffrey Abraham, Robert Buell, Shirley Anderson, Lucy Apisa, Stephen Beattie, Judi Barlow, Carol Bruce, Grace Isabelle Caruso, Carmella Cervera, Mary Faith Colvin, Patricia Contti, Theresa Cooney, Sr., Gertrude Cosenke, RSCJ, Marc Daniels, John Dare, Jr., Denise Degasparis, Michael Dolan, Ann Doherty, JoAnn DeLucia, Diane Fontanelli, Janette Fusco, Bernice Girma, Karen Goral, Carol Greenshields, Jean Gutbrodt, Bryan Hanley, Jacqueline Heisler, Kelly Hemming, Kenneth Hockeson; Douglas Hoffeler, Dorothy Jordan, Reny Jose, Bill Keane, Amy Keegan, James Laung, Donald Law, Gayle Leonard, Rebecca Leno, Therese Lenz, Diane Lo Prete, Maria Marchio, Marie-Ann Melenfant, John McGrath, Mary Grace Meneses Sr., Maria Mercurio, CSJ, Stephanie Merenda, Diane Mueller, James Murphy, Mary Murphy, Shane O Donnell, Josephine Pitcherale, Marcia Pedone, Catherine Rappazzo, Mark Roman, Matthew Rosato, Megan Ruthman, Elaine Spoor, Jane Strodel, Adam Ventura, Sebastian Vicencio, Richard Warner, Raphael Warner, Rosa Maria Santos

4 February 10,2019 Cathedral Liturgical Celebrations, Meetings and Intentions for the week of February 9, 2019 February 17, 2019 Saturday, February 9, 5:15PM Intention: Rosie Teson Sunday, February 10, 9:00AM 10:00AM 11:00AM 5:00PM Faith Formation Monday, February 11, 12:15 pm Tuesday, February 12, 7:15 am 12:00 pm AA Meeting (Rectory) Wednesday, February 13, 12:15 PM Thursday, February 14, 7:15AM Friday February 15, 12:15 PM Saturday, February 16, 5:15PM Intention: Anna F Mottolese Sunday, February 17, 9:00AM Intention: Deacon Richard Matthews 10:00AM NO Faith Formation 11:00AM 5:00PM 4A

5 February 10,2019 The Bishop s Appeal The Stewardship and Development Office of our diocese would like to remind our parishioners that the final pledge statements for the 2018 Bishop s Appeal will be mailed to households this month. If you are able to make the remaining payment/s on outstanding pledges, please do so before March 15 th, at which time the appeal will close. To pay your pledge balance online, please visit Finally, thanks to so many who responded to this appeal you helped us meet our goal! A Few Dates to Save Our annual Cathedral Brunch will take place on Sunday, April 28, again at Wolferts Roost Country Club. Our annual Cathedral Golf Classic will be held on Monday, June 17, again at Wolferts Roost Country Club. Our annual Joint Parish Picnic with St. Francis of Assisi Parish will take place on Sunday, September 22, at Bethlehem Town Park. Our next Hospitality will be February 17th,2019. If you would like to help assist or bring baked goods please Contact Judy Gilligan The Cathedral Office and Food pantry will be closed Monday, February 18th,2019 in observance of Presidents Day. There will be no 12:15 pm. 4B