The Most Reverend Edward B. Scharfenberger, D.D. Bishop of Albany The Most Reverend Howard J. Hubbard, D.D. Bishop Emeritus The Reverend William H. Pape, Rector The Reverend Michael A. Farano, Administrator Deacon James O'Rourke In residence The Most Reverend Howard J. Hubbard, D.D. Bishop Emeritus Religious Education and Faith Formation Dr. Thomas Fowler Cathedral Social Services Department Sister Margaret Mary Hohl, D.C. Director of Music and Organist Dr. Brian F. Gurley Coordinator of Development / Public Relations / Events Mr. Thomas M. Prindle Administrative Assistant Lucy McHenry Parish Bookkeeper Mrs. Kathy Zorian Facilities Manager Mr. Kurt Schlachter Sacristans Mr. Brian Cosgrave Mr. Martin Powell Rectory and Church Offices 125 Eagle Street Albany, New York 12202-1797 Phone:(518) 463-4447 Fax:(518) 436-5177 Email: ecathedr@nycap.rr.com whp@nycap.rr.com Religious Education Office Phone: (518) 436-7918 Email: FaithFormation@nycap.rr.com Social Services Office Phone: (518) 463-2279 Email: socser@nycap.rr.com Music Office Phone: (518) 463-4744 Email: brian.gurley@rcda.org Development / Public Relations / Events Office Phone: (518) 453-6657 Email: thomas.prindle@rcda.org Cathedral Convent 93 Park Avenue Albany, New York 12202 Phone: (518) 436-7697 Parish Council Chair Ms. Barbara Bertuccio Trustees Mrs. Debra Bleezarde Mr. George Webb 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, NY 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 (Mass) Sunday Masses: (Anticipated Mass) 5:15 pm on Saturday 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 5:00 pm on Sunday Weekdays: Monday-Wednesday-Friday 12:15 pm Tuesday-Thursday 7:15 a.m. Stations of the Cross during Lent, Friday 5:15 pm The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Monday-Wednesday-Friday: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Saturday: 4:00-5:00 pm and by appointment Please pass the bulletin on to a neighbor or friend. The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony Religious Education To register, and for information, call: The Religious Education Office: 436-7918 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 l0:00 am - 12:00 noon. Pastoral Visits Contact the rectory office to schedule a tour. Personal amplifying units for the hearing impaired are available in the sacristy. Handicapped-Accessible www.cathedralic.com
OF THE IMMACULATE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI) First Reading: In the reading from Deuteronomy, Moses reminds the Israelites of the manna which fell from heaven each night during their wanderings in the desert. This mysterious food was not simply sustenance for their bodies. It also sustained their faith, reminding them daily of God s protecting care and God s determination to bring them to their new homeland as he had promised. Second Reading: This passage from 1 Corinthians reminds us that the Body of Christ is not simply something we receive; it is something we become. The bread and wine we share are truly the Body and Blood of Christ, and we who receive them become one body incorporated into Christ and into each other. Gospel: Jesus recalls the manna in the desert and invites the people to taste a new kind of food, which gives life not just from one day to the next, but life that lasts forever. Jesus teaching about the Bread of Life marks a turning point in the Gospel according to John: many, including some of his disciples, cannot accept it and no longer follow him. Today s solemnity places before us the mystery of Christ s abiding presence in his church. Are we prepared to receive this bread of everlasting life and live what it demands of us? The collection for June 11, 2017 was $3,520.00. The collection for Restoration was $1,224.00. There were 519 in attendance. The second collection today is for the Catholic Communication Campaign. Thank you for your continued generosity and support of the Cathedral. The 19 th Annual Cathedral Golf Classic will take place on Monday, June 26, 2017, at Wolfert s Roost Country Club. The Cathedral Classic is an excellent way for you or your organization to show support for the Cathedral Parish s Preservation Project. You can be involved as a Corporate Sponsor, a Flag or Tee Sponsor, or as a Player. Please see the brochure available at the entrance for more information. It is not too late to sign up for the classic! You can attend only the dinner for $50.00 per person. Trifold brochures with registration can be found at all the doors of the Cathedral. Thank you! Readings for the week of June 18, 2017 Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9/Dn 3:52-56/2 Cor 13:11-13/ Jn 3:16-18 Monday: 2 Cor 1:1-7/Ps 34:2-9/Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday: 2 Cor 1:18-22/Ps 119:129-133, 135/ Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11/Ps 99:5-9/Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 2 Cor 3:15--4:1, 3-6/Ps 85:9ab, 10-14/ Mt 5:20-26 Friday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Ps 116:10-11, 15-18/ Mt 5:27-32 Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14-21/Ps 103:1-4, 9-12/Mt 5:33-37 Next Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a/Ps 147:12-15, 19-20/1 Cor 10:16-17/Jn 6:51-58 HEALTHCARE WORKERS RETREATS. Physicians, nurses, hospital administrators, pharmacists, PA s, NP s, physical therapists, technicians, respiratory therapists, and all other healthcare workers are invited to a retreat at the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville on July 8, 2017. Come join Bishop Scharfenberger and the Marian Fathers from Stockbridge as they discuss how to implement the message of Divine Mercy into our lives and our professions. For more information, contact Matthew Lynch at info@albanycma.org or at 518-649-2307. You can register online at http://bit.ly/2r4dhnb 2
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY Food Pantry/Social Services News - Please continue sending in personal items such as shampoo (not conditioner), men and women s deodorant, hand cream, razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and laundry detergent. Any and all of these items will be greatly appreciated by our guests. We also need CHIL- DREN'S SUMMER CLOTHES in sizes for toddlers 1 through 8 years of age, consisting of shorts, tops and any other summer clothes (no bathing suits.) I sincerely thank you for your continued generosity. Sister Margaret Mary HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ReSTORE ReSTORE, located at 70 Fuller Rd., Albany, is looking for volunteers at its location to serve in customer service roles, in maintenance, and in moving furniture. For more information, please call (518) 275-6638, ext. 116 Please consider donating furniture to ReStore to help those in real need furnish their new homes. K of C Father s Day Breakfast Sunday, June 18, 2017 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. TREAT DAD TO BREAKFAST ON HIS SPECIAL DAY! Menu includes: juice (orange, tomato, apple, cranberry), coffee, tea or hot chocolate, fruit cups, scrambled eggs, pancakes and French toast with warm syrup, home fries, corned beef hash, bacon, sausages, cereals, bananas, Danish pastries, bagels, toast plus an Omelet Station. All you can eat for only $9.00; children 5-10, $4.00; Children under 5 eat for free! Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus 328 Troy-Schenectady Road (Rte. 2) Latham, NY 12110 (518) 783-0572 www.lathamcoloniekofc.com Catholic Lawyers Guild of the Diocese of Albany First Annual St. Thomas More Mini-Retreat (application for New York CLE approval pending) June 24, 2017, Noon - 4:00 p.m. Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs, Auriesville A day of professional development and spiritual renewal. Keynote Address by Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, Religious Liberty and Freedom of Conscience Registration Fee, $60.00. For information, contact Thomas R. Fallati at trf@trklaw.com or at (518) 944-7457. June 19 June 20 June 22 June 23 Luke Billotto Michael Lisi Kristin Martins John F. Travis Cynthia Butler Judith Gilligan Kristine Mincher Joseph Barnes Meadow Bombard Sean George Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine St. Isaac Jogues Youth Conference taking place from July 14 through July 16 at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine in Auriesville. For more information go on line to http://www.joguesyouthconference.com Jeffrey Abraham, Peter Brosnan, Robert Buell, Loretta Carney, Susan Dzurica, Shirley Anderson, Lucy Apisa, Stephen Beattie, Grace Isabelle Caruso, Carmella Cervera, Mary Faith Colvin, Theresa Cooney, Sr., Gertrude Cosenke, RSCJ, Marc Daniels, John Dare, Jr., Denise Degasparis, Ann Doherty, JoAnn DeLucia, Angelo Frattianni, Peter Fulgan, Janette Fusco, Michael Gilman, Bernice Girma, Karen Goral, Jean Gutbrodt, Jane Gurley, Bryan Hanley, Sophie Hanley, Jacqueline Heisler, Kenneth Hockeson; Douglas Hoffeler, Billy Horan, Dorothy Jordan, Reny Jose, Bill Keane, Amy Keegan, Mary Lauria, Donald Law, Gayle Leonard, Rebecca Leno, Diane Lo Prete, John McGrath, Sr., Maria Mercurio, CSJ, Stephanie Merenda, Diane Mueller, James Murphy, Mary Murphy, Joseph Oathout, Mark Roman, Shane O Donnell, Joan Pierce, Josephine Pitcherale, Marcia Pedone, Catherine Rappazzo, Mark Roman, Matthew Rosato, Anna Ruggeri, Megan Ruthman, Elaine Spoor, Adam Ventura, Sabastian Vicencio, Richard Warner, Raphael Warner, If you know of any of the above-listed persons having been restored to good health, please contact the rectory office. Thank you! 3
June 18, 2017 The weekend of June 25, 2017, will be Fr. Farano s last weekend here, as the Administrator of the Cathedral Parish. Hospitality will be available after the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. masses on Sunday June 25th. The Parish Pastoral Council invites you to stop by to visit with Fr. Farano as he takes leave of the The Cathedral Parish Chairpersons: Mrs. Judy Gilligan and Mrs. Connie Duhamel Please pray for those members of our Cathedral Parish Family still Serving our country: ANTHONY S. ROYAL, RICHARD POWELL,JESSICA CAMERON, NICOLE DUNFORD, TARA KINCHEN Sung Vespers in the Spirit of Taize July 20, 2017, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dominican Retreat and Conference Center 1945 Union Street, Niskayuna, NY 12309 dslcny@nybiz.rr.com or (518)393-4169 The ecumenical community of Taize in France was founded as a place that encourages reconciliation and tolerance of all faiths. Their inclusive style of sung prayer is incredibly simple and meditative. Using various chants from Taize as well as other liturgical psalm settings, we will experience Vespers in song, scripture and silence. Free will offering The Muslim-Catholic Dialogue Committee presents A public event open to ALL faith communities CONFRONTING RACISM A BOLD NEW FAITH PERSPECTIVE Thursday, June 29, 2017, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Registration at 6:30 p.m., Macedonia Baptist Church, 16 Wilson Avenue, Albany, NY 12205 (Colonie) Panelists: Rev. Leonard Comithier, Pastor, Macedonia Baptist Church, Imam Abdulkadir Elmi, Masjid as-salam, Albany, James Owens, Black Catholic Apostolate, St. Joan of Arc Church, Menands 4A
June 18, 2017 Cathedral Meetings and Mass Schedule for the week of June 17-25, 2017 Saturday, June 17 10:15 a.m., Ordination Choir Warm up 11:00 a.m., Priesthood Ordination 1200 p.m., Baptism 5:15 p.m., Vigil Mass Sunday, June 18 2nd Collection Catholic Communications Father s Day 9:00 a. m., Mass 11:00 a.m., Mass 5:00 p.m., Mass Monday, June 19 12:15 p.m., Mass Tuesday, June 20 7:15 a.m., Mass 12:00 p.m., AA meeting (Rectory) Wednesday, June 21 12:15 p.m., Mass Thursday, June 22 7:15 a.m., Mass 6:00 p.m., golf classic meeting Friday, June 23 12:15 p.m., Mass, 65th Anniversary Reunion of the Cathedral Academy Class of 1952 5:00 p.m., Wedding rehearsal Saturday, June 24 2:00 p.m., Wedding 5:00 p.m., Mass Sunday, June 25 Fr. Farano s last weekend as Administrator of the Cathedral 9:00 a.m., Mass, Hospitality 11:00 a.m., Mass, Hospitality 12:30 p.m., Baptism 2:00 p.m., Kateri Institute for Lay Ministry 5:00 p. m., Mass You are invited to a special mass for the feast day of St. Josemaria, the Founder of Opus Dei. Monday, June 26, 2017 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Confessions will be available starting at 6:30 p.m. Reception will begin immediately following mass 4B