ST. ADALBERT Roman Catholic Parish 550 Lansing Street * Schenectady, NY 12303 * (518) 3464204 July 17, 2016 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Brightly beams our Father s mercy from His lighthouse evermore! To us He gives the keeping of the lights upon the shore. Our Parish and God s Mercy Have No Borders All Are Welcome Here Join us for Mass at the Lord s Table Saturday 4:00 P.M. Sunday 9:00 A.M. or 10:30 A.M.!
WELCOME! Thank you for sharing in our journey during this Holy Year of Mercy December 10, 2015 to November 30, 2016 PLEASE, VISIT US AGAIN SOON! Taking a New Look at the Story of Martha and Mary Once one knows that the Bethany home of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus was not only the inn where the unclean, outcast, poor, and oppressed folks in society during Jesus time on earth found respite and mercy but also the place where Jesus chose to take his day off from his public ministry than the Gospel account of the too busy Martha in the kitchen and the dutifully attentive Mary at the feet of Jesus can be seen from a new perspective. We can take away an important lesson to guide us in our relationships with others and in how we minister as disciples of Jesus. Jesus message is NOT - as many homilists suggest - that Martha was doing something bad. In fact, Martha was performing necessary Corporal Works of Mercy, and must have had a good spiritual life since she (not one of the Twelve Apostles) was the first person in the Gospel to get it - that through Jesus folks had sure and certain hope in sharing in a new life with Jesus after death. She arrived at this understanding BEFORE the events of Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter. The Apostles would not get it until sometime AFTER the Resurrection. So what then was Jesus message for Martha, then, and us, today? It is simply this: that the preparation, task-doing, and hands-on work was a PART of Ministry. Indeed, a necessary part of ministry. Folks don t get fed, healed, sheltered, clothed, etc. without some labor being done. The better part is actually being with - spending time with - actively listening to - and developing a relationship with the person to whom one is ministering - actually ministering to/serving one another. It isn t just writing the check, cooking the meal, donating the clothes, etc. that help others. One needs to actually come face-to-face with and develop a relationship with others - allowing oneself to be both serve/give and be served/receive. Martha and Mary were both ministering to Jesus. Making him feel welcome and at ease in their home. The difference is that while Martha was doing things FOR Jesus, Mary was being WITH Jesus. Trying to find the right balance of doing for and being with is a challenge. But it is something that we need to keep working at every day. EVERY MONTH IS "NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY ONLINE" MONTH Please pray for the Resurrection unto eternal life of Wanda Hunt We Welcome New Parishioners Contact the parish office to register. Current Parishioners Take Note Does the office have your most up to date contact info? Home phone, cell phone, email address, etc. Checking to make sure it is up to date and keeping the parish office informed of any changes would be most helpful. Total Pledges/Gifts: $25,760 Number of Pledges/Gifts: 122 Will YOU help our parish meet our goal? Please make your pledge today! Every gift makes a difference! No gift is too small or too large! We need everyone to give something. Learn more about what your contribution does to bring God s Mercy to so many in our diocese www.thebishopsappeal.org www.facebook.com/stadalbertschenectady/ STAY CONNECTED WITH THE CHURCH OF ST. ADALBERT Parish Website www.rcda.org/churches/stadalbert Parish Bulletin Online Go to: www.parishesonline.com Type in: Church of St. Adalbert and Schenectady, NY in the boxes Click on Latest Bulletin Have you ever stopped to appreciate the many celebrations we enjoy in this country? For example, did you know that July is National Baked Beans Month? It's also National Hot Dog Month. If beans and hot dogs are not on your diet, that's okay--it's also National Blueberry Month! July also happens to be National Ice Cream Month--something almost as American as apple pie (National Apple Pie Month was in May). As you're marking your calendar to keep all of these festivities in mind, we want to make sure you're aware that every month can be National Social Security Online Month! As you're taking all of these commemorative foods out on a picnic (July is also National Picnic Month), take your laptop or tablet with you so you can visit www.socialsecurity.gov. Whether you want to see what's new at Social Security with our news section, find an answer to a question with our frequently asked questions section, or plan for your retirement with our "Retirement Estimator" or "Benefits Planners," you can do it all easily at our Web site. Make www.socialsecurity.gov a part of your recreation (July is National Recreation Month). Visit our History page to learn all about the history and early days of Social Security. Resting on a blanket under a tree is a fun way to spend a picnic, but if that begins to get boring (July is National Anti- Boredom Month), you'll want to tune into some of our fun public service announcements featuring Patty Duke, George Takei, Chubby Checker, and Don Francisco at www.socialsecurity.gov/pressoffice/psa-video.html. If you're feeling ambitious and ready to retire, you may even decide to apply online for benefits as you're enjoying your baked beans and ice cream. You can apply easily in as little as 15 minutes. Patty Duke and George Takei will tell you all about it in the online videos. If you go to our home page, you'll find our most popular services listed on the left-hand side of the page. These include getting or replacing a Social Security card, applying for retirement or disability benefits, applying for Medicare, and getting "Extra Help" with Medicare prescription drug costs. There is so much you can do at Social Security's Web site you may find yourself celebrating National Social Security Online Month throughout the year.
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time MARK YOUR CALENDARS The Prayer and Worship Team met and is making plans for our parish to celebrate: The Feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne Sunday, July 24 at the 10:30 A.M. Mass Devotions and Parish Social The Solemnity of the Assumption Traditionally, Poland s 1st Harvest of the Year Weekend, August 13/14 Blessing of the First Fruits (veggies, flowers, produce) and Parish Social(s) You may still sponsor a dancer for St. Adalbert's Dancers trip to Krakow, Poland. Contact Sue Matala at smgorga@hotmail.com. Birthright of Schenectady Current Needs: Diapers sizes 4 & 5 July 17, 2016 Donations of diapers may be placed by the crib in the gathering area of our worship space. GOOD NEIGHBOR PROGRAM The Good Neighbor Program provides clothing care packages to local school-aged children in need. Donations Needed: gently used or new boys & girls clothing all sizes. new socks and underwear. donation boxes are in the church s gathering area Restoration Fund and Veterans Grotto Fund reports will be posted in the bulletin next weekend. If anyone would like to purchase Father Carl s Golden Jubilee on 2 DVDs for the price of $20, you can call Joe Trzeciak at 3713390 and leave a message. Join us for a week of fun at VBS this summer! We ll learn all about Joseph and how Mercy (both giving and receiving) was so important in his life When: August 15 19 from 9:00 A.M. to Noon Ages: Entering Kindergarten through Entering Fifth Grade Cost: $50 per child or $90 per family (financial assistance available) Where: Rosa Road Parish Center Please visit http://stkateriparish.org/page/ff and send the completed registration form and payment to: Tosha Grimmer, St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, 2216 Rosa Road, Schenectady NY 12309. Questions? Please contact Tosha Grimmer at 346-6137, ext. 241 Or: tgrimmer@stkateriparish.org Mission for the Week: Ask your family to join you in reading the Bible and/or praying at meal time or some other time.
READ REFLECT Scriptures for Sunday, July 24, 2016 Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 1st Reading: Genesis 18:20-32 Responsorial: Psalm 138:1-3,6-8 2nd Reading: Colossians 2:12-14 Gospel: Luke 11:1-13 Catholic Bible Online: www.usccb.org/bible/ REJOICE RESPOND PARISH CALENDAR Tuesday, July 19, 2016: Tuesdays with Deacon Joe - 10:00 A.M. - Parish House Sunday, July 24, 2016: Feast of Sts. Joachim & Anne - 10:30 A.M. - church - devotions at the end of Mass. Social to follow. Tuesday, July 26, 2016: Harvest Festival meeting- 6:30 P.M. - Parish Center Weekend, August 13/14, 2016: Matka Boska Zielna/Blessed Mother of the Herbs - church - Celebration of the First Harvest of the Season with the blessing at all Masses of vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs brought from gardens of parishioners. Social to follow. WEEKLY OFFERTORY: $5,500 is needed each week to meet our expenses. July 9/10...... $3,001 Church in Eastern Europe (add l).... $10 Catholic Communications (add l)... $20 Insurance (add l)..... $140 Your Help Is Needed Serving at the Lord s Table Positions open at all weekend Masses Training will be provided for all ministries Write the ministry or ministries that you are willing to be trained for and serve in on the back of this page. Ministry of Hospitality Greeter: Welcome folks as they arrive for Mass but in a particular way to seek out newcomers/visitors. Usher: To assist folks arriving for Mass, especially folks with special needs, and to direct them as to where to sit. Take up the collection. Assist as needed. Ministry of Music Choir/Chorus member: Sing with the Choral Society or other group that may be formed with the specific purpose not of performing for but performing with and encouraging the entire congregation to participate by singing. Instrumentalist: play an instrument solo or accompanying others. Instrument(s): Ministry of Lector Lector: Prayerfully prepare for and proclaim the Word of God at Mass and other liturgies. Continued on back
MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, July 23, 2016: 4:00 P.M. Stephanie Wisniewski req - Church of St. Adalbert Altar-Rosary Society Monica Kwiatkowski req - Lorraine Sunday, July 24, 2016: 9:00 A.M. Wanda Gruszczynski Rice req - George Rice Mary Sovak req - Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Allen & Cecilia A. Wojciukiewicz 10:30 A.M. Andrea Peffer req - St. Adalbert Holy Name Society Mary Irene Marra req - Family SCHEDULE OF MINISTRIES July 23/24, 2016 4:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Altar Servers: M. Wancewicz Volunteers Needed Lector: L. Komazenski C. Drzymalski B. Kusek Eucharistic Ministers: J. Komazesnki A. Ossterlitz J. Stec M. Synowiec R. Chelkowski G. Sykala J. Florek L. Chelkowski Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Minister of the Sacred Host: Assists the Priest Celebrant and the Deacon with the distribution of the Body of Christ at the Communion Rite. Minister of the Precious Blood: Assists the Priest Celebrant and the Deacon with the distribution of the Blood of Christ at the Communion Rite. Ministry of Altar Server Altar Server: Assists the PriestCelebrant and Deacon in various ways preparing for Mass, in the sanctuary during the Mass, and after the Mass. Name Phone Mass/es Email Ministry/ies ALL ministers (presently serving and new) will be trained at sessions which will be held during the fall. ALL ministers (presently serving and new) are asked to complete 1 form and put it in the specially marked container in the gathering area as soon as possible.