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 12020 Hours: MF, 8:30 am 2:30 pm Emergencies call anytime. Phones: Parish Office 8857411 School 8857300 Religious Ed/Youth Ministry 8848479 Website: www.rcda.org/churches/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 536 2113 East St. Galway, NY 12074 Email: stmarygal@nycap.rr.com Religious Ed: Contact Bonnie Nicolosi @ 5880304 or bonnieznicolosi@gmail.com Website: www.rcda.org/churches/stmarysballstonspa Masses: Sat. night for Sunday obligation 6:00 pm (Memorial Day Columbus Day weekends), Sunday 9:30 am Baptisms: Please call Joe Novak at 8825412 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 8857411, 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.
S. M C, B S, NY MONDAY April 10, (Monday of Holy Week) 12:10 PM Marilyn Moffatt Catherine Carr TUESDAY April 11, (Tuesday of Holy Week) 12:10 PM Zachary Zlotnick & Metro Zendran Family WEDNESDAY April 12, (Wednesday of Holy Week) 12:10 PM BJ Jacobs Durfee Family Bill Burnham Family THURSDAY April 13, (Thursday of Holy Week) 5:30 PM Pro Populo FRIDAY April 14, (Friday of the Passion of the Lord) 5:30 PM SATURDAY April 15, (Vigil Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord) 8:00 PM Pro Populo SUNDAY April 16, (Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord) 8:30 AM Pro Populo 10:30 AM Church Richard Kielb Kielb Family 10:30 AM School Patricia Krosky Terry, John, & Amymarie 12:00 PM Alberta O Brien, Anniversary Jim Special Intentions for Lisa Walsh Family HOLY THURS, April 13 5:30 PM Clayton Orzel, Colleen Hogan GOOD FRI, April 14 3:00 PM Stations Veronica Higgins, Catherine Higgins 5:30 PM Sean Walker, Jack Walker EASTER VIGIL, SAT, April 15 8:00 PM Colleen Hogan, Eli Sutton EASTER SUN, April 16 8:30 AM Veronica Higgins, Catherine Higgins 10:30 AM, Church Michael DiMascio, Joseph DiMascio 10:30 AM, School Michael Vogel, Rebecca Schnefel 12 NOON Clayton Orzel, Taylyn Markham 2nd Annual Road to Emmaus Men s Conference: In the Footsteps of the Saints. Please join us for a day of fellowship on April 29, Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, Auriesville, NY. With support from the Albany Diocese Office of Vocations, the day will include several presentations from renowned Catholic author & speaker Patrick Madrid (www.patrickmadrid.com). The Sacrament of Reconciliation & Eucharistic Adoration will be offered along with Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward Scharfenberger. More details & registration can be found online at www.albany emmaus.org. Mark your calendar for Tues., May 16, for the Crowning of our Lady starting with Mass & Novena at 6:30 pm. HOLY WEEK MASS SCHEDULE @ St. Mary s, Ballston Spa April 10, Monday of Holy Week, 12:10 PM April 11, Tuesday of Holy Week, 12:10 PM April 12, Wednesday of Holy Week, 12:10 PM April 13, Mass of the Lord s Supper, 5:30 PM April 14, Stations of the Cross, 3:00 PM April 14, Good Friday of the Lord s Passion, 5:30 PM Easter Sunday @ St. Mary s, Ballston Spa Easter Vigil, Sat., April 15, at 8:00 PM Easter Sunday, April 16, as follows: 8:30 AM Church 10:30 AM Church & School 12 Noon Church HOLY WEEK MASS SCHEDULE @ St. Mary s, Galway April 13, Mass of the Lord s Supper, 7:00 PM April 14, Good Friday of the Lord s Passion, 7:00 PM Easter Sunday @ St. Mary s, Galway Sunday, April 16, 9:30 AM We thank you for your sacrificial offering of $13,417 for Sunday, April 2. To cover our weekly expenses, we need $11,500. Annual Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land On Good Friday our parish will take up the annual collection for the Holy Land. Your financial contribution helps to support the struggling Catholic Community in the Middle East and protect Christianity s holiest shrines. Many Christians in the Holy Land depend on this collection for living their faith. Our Lady of Peace Group will meet on Tues., Apr. 11, St. Mary s Church, 6:30 pm 8:15 pm. All are welcome! Fast & Abstinence Ash Wednesday & Good Friday are days of fast & abstinence. As a sign of our penance, we preserve for the Diocese of Albany the custom of abstinence from meat on the Fridays of Lent. Abstinence binds all Catholics who are 14 years of age & older. Fast binds all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Fasting refers to the quantity of food eaten. Traditionally, fasting calls for only one full meal per day. By retaining these traditions for our Diocese we do not intend that they be interpreted as laws binding under pain of sin, but as customs from which we will not hold ourselves lightly excused. They are expressions of our desire to be converted in our hearts, to be reconciled with each other, & to love our neighbor.
P S P L A 9, 2017 For your gifts to St. Mary s Parish & School in memory of: Anne Dunbar Don & Audrey Hauprich Michael & Kathleen Yates Kathleen Hedgeman Jane McGinn Marian Barba Lorraine Barabasz Mr. & Mrs. Harry Monaco Shari Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Winderlin John & Ann Pautler Jr. Czajkowski & Lavigne Families Wayne & Jacalyn Bentley Thomas & Alison Talbot Friends & Coworkers at the Mission Training Complex, Ft Drum, NY James O'Brien Virginia & Bernard Humphrey John Bennison Jane McGinn Tom & Liz Jurcsak Donald & Audrey Hauprich Beverly Valenti Lois Mitchell Leo Patnode Ed & Karen Banovic Midge & Jim McHale Katharine & Patrick Winderlin Marian Barba Edward & Nancy Pompa Mary Morelock William & Frances Dobroski Matthew & Maureen Hosek Harry & Angela Monaco Mandy Rider Roberta Partridge & Children The Slagle Family Marion Capasso Audrey Poitras Pat & Bill Bennison Michael & Patty Blake Pam (Hauprich) Irish Don & Audrey Hauprich Jenelle Bowen David & Susan Kile Agnes Pompa Mary Meyer Jody, Betty, & Byrhl Wheeler James Kane Bob & Donna Kane Al & Margaret DeFillippo Cartier Family Wayne & Jacalyn Bentley Deborah King Michael & Marcia Andreadakis Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. McNamara Grandchildren: Michael, Meghan, & Michelle Baker; Devin & Hannah O'Brien; & Melissa Wyatt Mary Bent Al & Margaret DeFillippo Noreen Pompa Monica Marie Kean Husband, Edward Stanley & Barbara Turon Anyone interested in Adult Confirmation Prep, please contact Jake in Rel Ed at 8848479 or by email at jstomieros@yahoo.com. Stanley DeLong PreBaptism class for parents who will be having children baptized in June or July 2017 is Tuesday, June 6, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary s School (cafeteria entrance). Please call the office at 8857411 to register. Please note this class is for parents who have never had a child baptized. 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, Apr. 17, 24. There will be NO Adoration on Monday, April 10. ST. MARY S BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP will meet on Wednesday, April 19, 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 one of these informal meetings. For more information about our group, please contact Josephine Perniciaro at 5185966886. Abandoned? The result of continuous presence at abortion sites around the world provides hope for that unplanned baby. God is the real parent who creates bodies and souls at His will. People from 40 Days for Life who believe that life is a blessing have saved 13,000 little ones by prayers and witnessing. This Sunday, we celebrate in prayer and song at Schenectady s Planned Parenthood, 1040 State St., from 34. Afterwards, a potluck meal will take place at the Hibernian Hall, 1748 State St., starting at 5 P.M.use the side door. St. Mary s School Lynn Fitzgerald, Principal Ongoing Registration Grades PreK5/ (518)8857300 4th Grade News at St. Mary's School Having just wrapped our American Revolution unit, we are now discussing immigration during the 1800s.Studying this time period has given us great insight as to why Europeans came to America in search of a better life. We can t wait for our field trip to Proctor s Theatre to see the musical Ellis Island! This time of Lent has helped us reflect upon and be thankful for the things we take for granted as we fill our CRS Rice Bowls for those who live in countries where food, money, and healthcare are scarce. Science is also an exciting time right now as we learn about electricity and magnetism through handson experiments. A local presenter is scheduled to come to our classroom to share his realworld experiences with electricity. ~Miss Jojo Are you thinking what we are thinking?... It's almost time for golf!! Save the Date for the St. Mary's 13th Annual Golf Tournament! June 12th, 2017 at the Ballston Spa Country Club. Enjoy a round of 18 holes, lunch, dinner, contests, prizes and much more. Registration available in early April.
April 9, Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 9:30 am Deceased Members of St. Mary s April 13, Mass of the Lord s Supper 7:00 pm Deceased Members of St. Mary s April 14, Friday of the Passion of the Lord 7:00 pm April 16, Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 9:30 am Deceased Members of St. Mary s Today s second collection is for Easter Flowers. Your contribution enables our altar to have a flower display to honor Christ's Resurrection. There will be a collection on Good Friday for The HolyLand. This collection helps the ministries to keep Christianity alive in the Holy Land. S. M M C, G, NY PLEASE JOIN US AFTER OUR 9:30 am MASS IN THE SOCIAL HALL for COFFEE, DONUTS, & FELLOWSHIP. All are welcome!! Faith Formation: How to Pray The Chaplet of Divine Mercy Using ordinary rosary beads, begin with the Sign of The Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, and The Apostles Creed. On the large bead before each decade, pray: Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. On the ten small beads of each decade, pray: For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. After five decades, conclude with (Repeat 3 times): Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. Jesus, I trust in you. Closing Prayer... Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassioninexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. Amen Make the Sign of the Cross... This ends The Chaplet of Divine Mercy Health Ministry: Body~Mind~Spirit Palms and Purification They took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. ~John 12:13 In ancient history, the Palm tree denoted goodness and signified wisdom. Palm branches were used by the Jews as a token of victory, peace and purification. How can we use Palms today? Plants can be one of the best ways to purify the air in your home? Indoor air can be up to 1,000 times dirtier than outdoor air. The EPA estimates that most Americans are exposed every day to indoor air contaminants than can lead to serious health problems including cancer, respiratory ailments, fatigue and headaches. The air you are breathing in your home is likely contaminated with pollutants and toxic chemicals such as: Dust and dirt, Dander (from pets and humans), Paint fumes, Outgassing from synthetic carpet, curtains, fire retardants, glues, cleaning solutions, pressure treated wood, perfume, personal care products, and even your synthetic clothes, Cooking and tobacco smoke, Carbon monoxide, Mold, Bacteria, Viruses, Pollen and a whole host of harmful Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC.s) such as formaldehyde, benzene, ammonia, xylene, and potentially thousands more. House plants are not only an attractive addition to any home but they also moonlight as efficient air purifiers. All you need to add is water! Plants convert carbon dioxide into oxygen through the process of photosynthesis. An ARECA PALM plant is tolerant of the indoor environment, releases copious amounts of moisture into the air, removes chemical toxins, and is beautiful. They are consistently rated among the best houseplants for removing all indoor air toxins tested and do best in direct, bright sunlight. Other purifying plants are Boston fern, Spider Plant, Aloe Vera, English Ivy and Gerber Daisy. Spring is coming Enjoy God s plants outside and inside your home! St. Mary s Community Service Group Next Sunday is our monthly collection for the Galway Food Pantry. Nonperishable food, paper and cleaning products and personal hygiene items are needed. Items may be placed in the bins located at both church entrances. Thank you in advance for your donations. The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree. ~ Psalm 92:12 We thank you for your sacrificial offering of $1,018 for Sunday, April 2. To cover our weekly expenses, we need $1,000.