CHURCH OF ST. ADALBERT Third Sunday of Lent MARCH 4, 2018 Celebrating Our Amazing God s Living Presence Among Us! A Lenten Journey to Easter Come back to me with all your heart. Don t let fear keep us apart. Trees do bend, though straight and tall; so must we to others call. Long have I waited for your coming home to me and living deeply our new life. The wilderness will lead you to your heart where I will speak. Integrity and justice with tenderness you shall know. Long have I waited for your coming home to me and living deeply our new life. You shall sleep secure with peace; faithfulness will be your joy. Long have I waited for your coming home to me and living deeply our new life. 1972, 1994 The Benedictine Foundation of the State of Vermont, Inc. Communal Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation at the Church of St. Adalbert Monday, March 5 at 6:30 P.M. Confessions will be heard in English & Polish Our Parish and God s Love Have No Borders! All Are Welcome! We Welcome New Parishioners. Contact the parish office to register and for all address changes. 550 Lansing Street Schenectady, NY 12303 (518) 3464204 Mass Times Saturday: 4:00 P.M. (Vigil) Sunday: 9:00 A.M. (Polish) and 10:30 A.M. (Choral) Sacrament of Reconciliation Every Saturday: 3:15 P.M. to 3:45 P.M. www.rcda.org/parishes/ parish/churchstadalbert schenectadyny @StAdalbertSchenectady Stay Connected with the Spirit of St. Adalbert!
A Lenten Journey to Easter at the Church of St. Adalbert RECONCILIATION SERVICE Monday, March 5 at 6:30 P.M. Confessions will be heard in English and Polish STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays during Lent February 16 to March 25 at 6:30 P.M. March 16 The Passion, a video featuring Doug Barry of RADIX and music by Eric Genuis, will be shown in place of the traditional Stations of the Cross. ENCOUNTER LENT Join our faith community and nearly 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States in a life changing Lenten journey of encounter with CRS Rice Bowl. During the 40 days of Lent, as companions on the journey, we will encounter our neighbor. Pick up your family's CRS Rice Bowl in the gathering area in church. Place your offering from your Lenten sacrificial meals in the CRS Rice Bowl. Return the CRS Rice Bowl with your offerings to church during Holy Week. ENCOUNTER SAFIATA In Burkina Faso, we encounter Safiata, a mother, grandmother and farmer who relies on the money she makes from her crops to put her children through school. How can our purchases this Lent support farmers and artisans? How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Visit crsricebowl.org for more information. BUTTER LAMBS ON SALE beginning the Weekend of March 10/11, 2018 after All Weekend Masses $4 per lamb Proceeds to benefit the Sisters of the Resurrection at Castleton REMINDER! PLEASE SIGN UP TO ASSIST DURING HOLY WEEK & EASTER Many openings for Lectors, Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters, and Children for Processions. Signup sheets in the gathering area in church. Parish Mission Statement As members of the Church of Saint Adalbert, we strive to be a loving, vibrant Roman Catholic community, dedicated to being church for one another and supportive, helpful, and caring to all. As we nurture our Polish Catholic heritage, we endeavor to be a community that welcomes everyone. (Parish Mission Statement, Adopted June 17, 1998) WHO IS TADEUSZ KOSCIUSZKO? Why are the Northway's Twin Bridges named after him? PolishAmerican expert Dr. Pula will discuss the notable military leader and his contributions during the American Revolution at Saratoga and West Point. Saturday, March 10, 2018 10:00 am11:30 am Mabee Farm (Route 5S) 1100 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction Cost: $5 (Free for Schenectady Historical Society members) This event is in conjunction with the UNESCO celebration of the Year of Kosciuszko. Holy Name Society Bake Sale Palm Sunday Weekend March 24/25, 2018 after all Masses PIES CAKES COOKIES BABKA POLISH PIZZA BREADS BREAKFAST PIZZA plus lots of other treats Donations of baked goods may be dropped off at the parish house garage after 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 24 or on Sunday, March 25 in the morning. SAVE THE DATE THREE FLOORS OF FUN SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2018 from 5:307:30 P.M. Northeastern Fine Jewelry 1607 Union Street in Schenectady Please invite your family, friends and any alumni to join us for an evening of fun and conversation. An alumni special event will follow that evening; further details to be announced. The event will once again feature food/drinks (cash bar), raffles, silent auction and live auction items. Donations of gift cards and baskets are needed and can be dropped off at the Parish House during business hours. SPREAD THE WORD! Contact Lynn Gemmiti at gemmiti@midtel.net or (518)875-6879 for further information. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the St. Adalbert Restoration Fund.
3rd Sunday of Lent Support our Ministry Partners CRISIS PREGNANCIES SERVICES FREE CONFIDEN- TI A L MondayFriday 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. 2 Jay Street #1, Schenectady, NY (518) 3701532 URGENT NEED! Birthright has a need for items (including diapers) for baby layettes from newborn to 18-months. SCHENECTADY INNER CITY MINISTRIES is a cooperative venture of over a dozen faith communities and has been serving the needs of our community through numerous projects such as the SICM Food Pantry for almost 50 years. The Church of St. Adalbert has been a part of this effort from the beginning. We need a couple of volunteers to serve attend the monthly S.I.C.M. Assembly meeting as representatives of our parish. Call Ron Severson at 518-355-3968 for more information. The Works of Mercy Initiative, which is a cooperative venture of the Roman Catholic parishes in Schenectady is making personal care kits. They will provide the kits to our parishes who serve those in need. Our parish will be collecting items during Lent to assist with this project. We are asking for your help! Please drop off donation in the gathering area of the church or at the parish house. Shampoo, conditioner, or 2-in-1 Bars of soap Toothpaste Toothbrushes Men's and Women's Deodorant Chapstick Disposable razors 4 pack toilet paper Lotion Facial tissues Feminine Hygiene Pads (All full size products) Another Works of Mercy Initiative project: Good Neighbor Program continues to grow! Since the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year, we have served almost 300 local children, providing them with clothing care packages to help them feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn. We have also given out 73 pairs of sneakers or boots and 86 winter jackets. WE NEED YOUR HELP! We have urgent inventory needs for the following sizes: Boys size 7-14 jeans/pants, long and short sleeve shirts, and hooded sweatshirts. Spring is around the corner so please remember us when you are transitioning closets or if you see great clearance sales. We always happily accept clean, gently-used and new clothing in all children, teen, and adult sizes. Remember adult clothing should be basic styles that teens may wear. Please contact us to drop off donations March 4, 2018 BREAKFAST & OPEN HOUSE ALL ARE WELCOME! Sunday, March 11, 2018 8 A.M. to Noon $5 per person P.A.V. Hall 942 Cutler Street, Schenectady French Toast, Pancakes, Home Fries, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Fruit, Juice, and Coffee Eat In or Take Out Sponsored by the Polish American Veterans NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! This Lent, make a commitment to pray daily for an end to abortion. To see when Bishop Scharfenberger is coming to pray with us or other special prayer vigil events, go to: rcda.org under events Facebook: diocese of albany respect life; or 40daysforlife.com/Schenectady. Contact: Viviane: 384-0699 or Sarah: sch40days@gmail.com, www.40daysforlife.com/schenectady "The direct and intentional destruction of innocent human life from the moment of conception until natural death is always wrong and is not just one issue among many. It must always be opposed." Doctrinal Note on Some Questions Regarding the Participation of Catholics in Political Life
READ REJOICE Readings & Observances for the Week of March 4, 2018 Catholic Bible Online: www.usccb.org/bible Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 or 20/Ps 19:8-11/1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25 3rd Sunday of Lent Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15/Ps 42:2-3; 43:3-4/Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-9/Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-20/Mt 5:17-19 Sts. Perpetua & Felicity Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Ps 95:1-9/Lk 11:14-23 St. John of God Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6-11,14,17/Mk 12:28-34 St. Frances of Rome; Day of Abstinence Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-21/Lk 18:9-14 Next Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23/Ps 137:1-6/Eph 2:4-10/Jn 3:14-21 4th Sunday of Lent; Daylight Savings Time begins REFLECT RESPOND STEWARDSHIP OF OFFERTORY February 24/25, 2018 Weekly Envelopes.... $2,706 Online Giving.... $210 Parish Support.... $146 Insurance....... $80 Fuel....... $190 Other Collections Mission...... $25 S.I.C.M. Food Pantry (Ash Wednesday)..170 lbs of food and $540 RESTORATION FUND In Memory of Isabelle Gorga $50 - Barbara Kusek & Ron Severson $25 - Joyce Addison $10 - Richard & Rita Diehsner In Memory of Virginia L. Kusek $10 - Dick & Lois Bradt In Memory of Eleanor Lucas $25 - Marilynn & David Coutant In Memory of Edmund Podgorski $100 - Maureen Flanagan $50 - Kevin & Judi Carroll $50 - Deborah King $50 - Eric Sengenberger $50 - Frank Consigli & Rosemary Serno Restoration Fund: provides funds for maintenance and capital projects (buildings and grounds) or equipment. Veterans Grotto Fund: for the maintenance and upkeep of the Veterans Grotto at our parish cemetery. Organ & Music Fund: for repairs to and the maintenance of our church s pipe organ as well as funds for materials that will enhance our parish s music program. Contact the Parish Office for more information.
Parish Office (518) 346-4204 * 550 Lansing Street Mon. - Thu.: 9:00 A.M. to Noon; 12:30 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Parish Life Coordinator: Deacon Joseph Cechnicki Weekend Presider: Rev. Donald Ophals Pastoral Care Calls about visits to those folks in hospitals, in care facilities, or homebound should be directed to: (518) 346-4204 The Catholic Faith Formation Center 2777 Albany Street - Schenectady Arlene Parisi, Coordinator (518) 377-0506 or (518) 441-0597 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, March 10, 2018: 4:00 P.M. Mack & Genevieve Stec (Bill & Joyce Stec) Decesaed members of the Kurant, Chotkowski, & Dearing Families (Anne Chotkowski-Dearing) Sunday, March 11, 2018: 9:00 A.M. Carole Ruszczk-Rilling (Eileen Dumas) 10:30 A.M. Paula Pravel & Patrick Collins (Carleen, Mike, & Adam) Robert Bikowicz (Helen Ann Saunders) SCHEDULE OF LITURGICAL MINISTRIES March 10/11, 2018 4:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Ministry of Altar Server M. Wancewicz A. & I. Joachim J. Matala Ministry of Lector L. Komazenski J. Florek M. Ostrowski Ministry of Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister Ministers of the Body of Christ J. Komazenski P. Weaver Ministers of of the Precious Blood of Christ: R.. Baltazar M. Synowiec Needed J. Stec Z. Drzymalska W. Sardynski PARISH CALENDAR Monday, March 5, 2018: Reconciliation Service - 6:30 P.M. - church Tuesday, March 6, 2018: G.I.F.T. Lent Series - 10:00 A.M. & 6:30 P.M. - parish house Thursday, March 8, 2018: Holy Name Society - 10:00 A.M. & 6:30 P.M. - parish house Friday, March 9, 2018: Stations of the Cross - 6:30 P.M. - church Lenten Schedule available in gathering area of the church and at www.facebook.com/stadalbertschenectady/ Labor without stopping; do all the good works you can while you still have the time. St. John of God