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COLLECTION FOR NOVEMBER 10-11, 2018: Will be posted in next week s bulletin due to the holiday! As always we thank you all for your generosity.

James November 6-19, 2019 The parish pilgrimage tour has six people registered. We can take up to thirty five. A deposit of $300 will hold your spot.

com/elizabethsimcoe Homeless Action Committee: Welcome to All (but especially visitors, pilgrims and those seeking a spiritual home) We hope you will find St.

org If you would like to register or speak with a member of the parish staff please call 518-489-5408 or email: pld@stvincentalbany.org We look forward to hearing from you!

to have safe, clean home of their own. We will be going to the Red Lobster on Wednesday, December 12th.

The HAC Outreach Van program, has assisted hundreds of people by providing them with compassionate human contact, a listening ear, food, clothing, blankets, referrals and transportation to area

2 COLLECTION FOR NOVEMBER 10-11, 2018: Will be posted in next week s bulletin due to the holiday! As always we thank you all for your generosity. Your regular financial support of our parish community is essential to our continued viability and vitality! Parish Pilgrimage to Marian Shrines and The Way of St. James November 6-19, 2019 The parish pilgrimage tour has six people registered. We can take up to thirty five. A deposit of $300 will hold your spot. Please contact Elizabeth if you would like to learn more or check the website: Homeless Action Committee: Welcome to All (but especially visitors, pilgrims and those seeking a spiritual home) We hope you will find St. Vincent s hospitable, prayerful and inclusive. If you would like to know more about this parish pleae check our website: If you would like to register or speak with a member of the parish staff please call or pld@stvincentalbany.org We look forward to hearing from you! On November 19 th following the 11 am Mass, parishioners are invited to join with our youth to learn more about homelessness, how to prevent it and how we can work to ensure the dignity of all people to have safe, clean home of their own. We will be going to the Red Lobster on Wednesday, December 12th. Janet Douglas representing the Homeless Action Committee ( HAC ) will speak about the work of HAC to provide support and outreach services to people who live on the streets of Albany. The HAC Outreach Van program, has assisted hundreds of people by providing them with compassionate human contact, a listening ear, food, clothing, blankets, referrals and transportation to area resources. We will be leaving the parking lot at 11:30 AM Following the talk our youth will prepare snack bags to be distributed by the HAC Van volunteers. Seniors, please mark your calendars! Christmas Elves Needed! You will have an opportunity to sign up to deliver a poinsettia to a nursing home resident or a home bound parishioner on the weekend of December 1st and 2nd. Sign-up sheets will be in the parish hall after each of the Masses. Poinsettia delivery will be on Saturday, the 15th and Sunday,16th. If you would like to help prepare the plants for delivery, please call Sr. Eleanor at Thank you for being the hands and feet of Christ, bringing the Spirit of Christmas to those who are in need. Estate Planning When doing estate planning, consider including St. Vincent s in your will so our good work can continue after you have gone home to God! Offertory Envelopes: Would you like to begin receiving offertory envelopes? Give the Parish Office a call at to register for your set of envelopes! You may also sign up for e-giving on the website at:

Family Advent Events Advent Family Reconciliation Service: Saturday, December 1 st at 2:00 PM.

Reconciliation is a great way to prepare hearts for Christmas! Childcare available for parents wishing to participate.

Rehearsals will be about 30 minutes. All children and teens are welcome to participate.

Contact Marie at 489-5408, ext 111 or music@stvincentalbany.org.

3 Family Advent Events Advent Family Reconciliation Service: Saturday, December 1 st at 2:00 PM. Come celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation in a family friendly service. Reconciliation is a great way to prepare hearts for Christmas! Childcare available for parents wishing to participate. Christmas Junior Choir: We will rehearse Sundays, December 3, 16, and 23 immediately following the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Rehearsals will be about 30 minutes. All children and teens are welcome to participate. Instrumentalists should contact Marie prior to rehearsal so that there will be enough music. Questions? Contact Marie at , ext 111 or music@stvincentalbany.org. Family Advent Celebration: On Sunday, December 9, there will be a Family Faith Formation Event immediately following the 11:00 a.m. Mass. We will have lunch, sing carols, make Advent wreaths and listen to the Christmas Story told by Marni Gillard, local storyteller. All are welcome, please register in advance.

4 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Sunday 5:00 P.M. Vigil 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. 6:30 P.M. (September-May) PARISH CENTER 984 Madison Avenue FOOD PANTRY Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:30-2:30 PM ~ (518) PRESCHOOL (518) OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM secretary@stvincentalbany.org FACEBOOK PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE FOR: Church of Saint Vincent De Paul Pastoral Care - Visits to homebound parishioners, hospital patients or nursing home residents. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults - Membership in the Roman Catholic Church. Infant Baptism - Celebrated monthly (except during Lent) Reconciliation - By appointment or 4:45PM Saturdays Matrimony - At least 6 months prior to your hoped for date. Bereavement Ministry - is available through the parish office. Please call and ask for Sr. Eleanor Guerin. Gluten Free Hosts & Personal P.A. Receivers are available. Readings for the Week of November 18, MADISON AVENUE ALBANY, NEW YORK WEBSITE PHONE (518) FAX (518) PASTORAL TEAM: Parish Life Director Elizabeth Simcoe pld@stvincentalbany.org Sacramental Ministers Reverend Leo P. O'Brien lobrien26@nycap.rr.com Reverend Michael Farano Faith Formation Ellen Kueterman k-5faithformation@stvincentalbany.org Youth Ministry Tahlia Hadley youthministry@stvincentalbany.org Food Pantry & Angela Warner Peace & Justice socialjustice@stvincentalbany.org Liturgical Ministries Meg McCarthy liturgy@stvincentalbany.org Music & Liturgy Marie Bernadett music@stvincentalbany.org Senior Ministry and Sr. Eleanor Guerin, RSM Pastoral Outreach pastoraloutreach@stvincentalbany.org Bookkeeper Maintenance Parish Secretary Custodian Director Veronica Schmidt-Henzler businessmanager@stvincentalbany.org Rich Nagengast maintenance@stvincentalbany.org Rebecca Cribbs Rice secretary@stvincentalbany.org Carlos Baez ST. VINCENT'S PRESCHOOL: Eileen Jaklitsch st.vincentspreschool@gmail.com Sunday: Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16: 5, 8, 9-10, 11; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32 Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 & 6; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5; Lk 19:1-10 Wed: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 Next Week: Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93:1, 1-2, 5; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37 Paul Larrabee Katrina Consiglio PARISH TRUSTEES: THE COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE: Office of Spiritual Life: Website: Director of Campus Ministry Joan Horgan HorganJ@mail.strose.edu

The 33rd in ordinary time~ November 18, 2018 Liturgical Ministers for December 1-2: Baker: Lynn Dollard Writer: Gail Waring Writer for Dec.

Church, (G) Grotto, (PC) Parish Center, (PH) Parish Hall, (L) Lounge, (MTG 1) Meeting Room 1, (MTG 2) Meeting Room 2 Saturday, November 24 5:00PM Marcia Pascale req.

by The Seery Family Anne Seery req. by The Seery Family Parish Registration: We hope you will find St. Vincent s hospitable, prayerful and inclusive. To register as a St.

Name Address Email Phone Number Check One: New Parishioner Change of Address Update of information Saturday, 5:00 pm Presider/Homilist: Fr.

5 The 33rd in ordinary time~ November 18, 2018 Liturgical Ministers for December 1-2: Baker: Lynn Dollard Writer: Gail Waring Writer for Dec. 9: Barbara DiTommaso 11/19 Final Yoga 6:00-7:00PM (C) 11/22 Happy Thanksgiving Office Closed 11/23 Office Closed 11/24 Mass 5:00PM (C) 11/25 Mass 8:30AM (C) Mass 11:00AM (C) Mass 6:30PM (C) (C) Church, (G) Grotto, (PC) Parish Center, (PH) Parish Hall, (L) Lounge, (MTG 1) Meeting Room 1, (MTG 2) Meeting Room 2 Saturday, November 24 5:00PM Marcia Pascale req. by Lois Yunker Sunday, November 25 8:30AM Bill & Teresa Sewell Req. by Chris Savastio & JoAnn Bisogno 11:00AM Williams Powers III req. by The Simcoe Family Vincent Seery req. by The Seery Family Anne Seery req. by The Seery Family Parish Registration: We hope you will find St. Vincent s hospitable, prayerful and inclusive. To register as a St. Vincent s Parishioner please fill out this form and drop it in the collection basket or mail to the church! A member of the parish staff will reach out for more information. Name Address Phone Number Check One: New Parishioner Change of Address Update of information Saturday, 5:00 pm Presider/Homilist: Fr. Leo O Brien Acolyte: Mary Morris Readers: Maria Harple, Beth McCarthy Eucharistic Ministers: Deborah Morris, Jim O Hare, Madeline Cafiero, Fred Morris, Marcia Ringelmann Liturgical Coordinator: Eleanor Guerin Sunday, 8:30 am Presider/Homilist: Fr. Michael Farano Acolyte: B.J. Costello Altar Servers: Abby Paulsen, Charlie Smith Readers: Ann Marie Lizzi Rizzo, Kathleen Chant Eucharistic Ministers: James Keller, John Criscione, Andrew Robinson, Mary Keegan, Mary Jean Keegan Liturgical Coordinator: Chris Savastio CLW School Age: John Rizzo Ministers of Hospitality: Tom Ruller, Mary Blais Coffee Hour: Donny Duvall, Corrina Duvall Counters: Don Dugan, John Delehanty, 1 Needed Sunday, 11:00 am Presider/Homilist: Fr. Michael Farano Deacon: Deacon Marty Beckman Altar Servers: Kalyn Capezza, Sylvie Conroy Readers: Sally Beckman, Darrin Conroy Eucharistic Ministers: Bill LaDue, Katrina Consiglio, Richard Medvetz, Eileen Shirey Diane Marcil, Robert Ward, Ray Cardona, Bill Quackenbush, Kathie Quackenbush, Ron Jones Liturgical Coordinator: Jack Consiglio CLW Small Children: Tom Simcoe CLW School Age: Erin Blair Ministers of Hospitality: Dave LaFleur, Fred Ruff, Kathleen Hidalgo, 1 Needed Coffee Hour: Maria Guyette, Iris Johnson Counters: Phyllis Cardona, Ray Pitlyk, 1 Needed Veronica Ministry: Regina Garcia MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS Hospital Visitation: Week of November 18, 2018 SPH - Rebecca Rice, Eleanor Guerin AMCH - Kathy McCoy, Eleanor Guerin

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