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 (July 1st Labor Day weekend), Sunday 9:30 am (yearround) 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 August 14, (VigilThe Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) 5:30 PM Walter Jaskot Mohr Family TUESDAY August 15, (The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) 7:30 AM Thomas & Mary Keelan Elizabeth & Kevin Keelan Special Intentions for Mary Anne Friend 12:10 PM Anne Senecal Earl & Shirley Duell WEDNESDAY August 16, (Weekday) 7:45 AM Stephen M. Hrebinczak Jean & Joan Cramer THURSDAY August 17, (Weekday) 7:45 AM William F. Smith Wife, Doris FRIDAY August 18, (Weekday) 7:45 AM Elaine McElroy Husband, Samuel Patricia Henry Daughter, Mary Jo Henry SATURDAY August 19, (Vigil 20 th Ordinary Sunday) 4:00 PM Cathy & Joseph Janczak Helen Janczak Ruth Peg E. Thelen Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Rielly & Family SUNDAY August 20, (20 th Ordinary Sunday) 8:30 AM Pro Populo 10:30 AM Katherine & Edward Hogan Granddaughter John Postlethwaite Kevin & Carol O Dell 12:00 PM Fr. Paul Bondi Jim O Brien Special Intentions for Lisa Walsh Gram ALTAR SERVERS SAT., August 19 4:00 PM Colleen Hogan, Isabella Kenneally SUN., August 20 8:30 AM Katie Mattes, Anthony LaRosa 10:30 AM Maegan Stewart, Matthew Stewart 12 NOON Seneca Knapp, Taylyn Markham MINISTERS SAT., August 19 4:00 PM, Lector: Crystal Kenneally E.M.: Herb Peters, Sue Van Patten, Frank Haskell SUN., August 20 8:30 AM, L: Tina Marzano E.M.: Jason Buczek, Caesar Taormina, Marilyn Campbell 10:30 AM, L: Ed Foy E.M.: Mary Beth Waterstram, Jenelle Bowen, Karen Van Alstine 12:00 PM, L: Christine O Connell E.M.: Ann Quinn, Terri Flaws, Len Smith Choir: 10:30 AM Sundays Contemporary Music Group: 12 Noon The 2017 Bishop s Appeal is underway! Through this important Appeal, we follow the example of Christ to serve our brothers and sisters here in the Diocese of Albany. By joining together in stewardship, we proclaim our unity to all; thereby letting those who need us the most know that they are an important part of our Catholic family. Please be as generous as you possibly can in responding to the Bishop s Appeal. Mass Schedule for the Assumption: @ St. Mary s, Ballston Spa Mon., Aug. 14, Vigil 5:30 pm Tues., Aug. 15 7:30 am & 12:10 pm @ St. Mary s, Galway Tues., Aug. 15 6:00 pm Please remember this is a holy day of obligation! St. Mary s Funeral Ministry is looking for new members. We would like to have representation at all of our funeral Masses to offer support and comfort to those who have lost a loved one. No prior experience is necessary just a loving, compassionate heart and the desire to help others in their time of grief. If you want to attend the Mass or perhaps help with family planning meetings, be a Lector or Eucharistic Minister, we welcome your attendance and input. For more information, please call Jo Perniciaro at 5185966886. We are planning an informational meeting sometime in September and will post the date and time of the meeting in the bulletin. 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, Aug. 21, 28. There will be NO Adoration on Monday, Aug. 14 (Vigil of the Assumption).
N S O T A 13, 2017 St. Mary s Galway Fund Raiser Chicken Barbeque Friday, Sept. 8 12 pm to 6 pm Takeout barbeque includes 1/2 barbequed chicken, salt potato, coleslaw, dessert and drink. Purchase your tickets after mass the weekend of Aug 12/13. Support our Church and enjoy a delicious Bill's Dugout chicken barbeque. Tickets are $12.00. Our Lady of Peace Group will meet on Tues., Aug. 22, St. Mary s Church, 6:30 pm 8:15 pm. All are welcome! We thank you for your sacrificial offering of $12,337 for Sunday, August 6. To cover our weekly expenses, we need $11,500. PreBaptism class for parents who will be having children baptized in October or November 2017 is Tuesday, October 3, 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. Faith & Fellowship, Saint Mary's women's book club will have their next meeting at Saint Mary's School on Wednesday, September 6th at 6:30. All women interested in attending should read the first 8 chapters of The Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance. Please call either Mary Ann at8587589or Nancy at 857 3927. We would love to have more members! Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA is a spiritual journey into the Catholic Faith. It is an exploration of Catholic teachings, traditions and practices. Participants attend weekly sessions which begin in the fall each year. It is a process whereby adults become fully participating members of the church through a series of ceremonies, which conclude at the Easter Vigil service in the spring. Each person is supported by sponsors and the prayers of the entire church community. RCIA is for those who: 1) have not been baptized 2) have been baptized in another faith tradition and now wish to join the Catholic Church 3) have been baptized in the Catholic faith but have not received the sacraments of Confirmation and/or Eucharist St. Mary's RCIA sessions take place on Sundays at 9:30am in the school library. For more information or questions regarding RCIA and the process, please contact Sister Nancy at 8857411 or nancycsj@yahoo.com. Religious Education Registration for new students entering our religious ed program will be either Saturday, 9/9 from 10 noon or Wednesday, 9/13 from 6 8 pm. Please bring a copy of the new student's baptismal certificate. Classes for grades 15 are on Saturday morning... choice of two time slots either 8:30 9:30 or 10 11 am. If your children were in the elementary program last year they automatically move up to the next grade level to the same time slot. You do not need to reregister them. If you need to change times please let us know. Classes for grades 67 are either on Sunday evenings from 67 pm or Wednesday evening from 7 8 pm. Grades 810 are either Sunday from 7:15 8:15 pm or Wednesday from 7 8 pm. Students in grades 610 will need to let us know what class they would like. A letter with the calendar will go out in the mail by the end of August. If you do not receive this calendar by early September please let us know. Any questions call 8848479 or email Jake at jstomieros@yahoo.com. ST. MARY S BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP will meet on Wed., Aug. 16, 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. CRISPR and The Tree of Life: In an effort to help babies to be born healthy, researchers have altered the DNA in their created embryos. How is this possible? Use of unethical methods is the answer! The Church always respects the natural conception of each human being. Natural conception means conception by intercourse of two oppositesex people. When sperm and ovum are put together in a lab setting, the human is now a product to be manipulated. The CRISPR project, which is a scientists way into creation, denies natural dignity. Father Tad Pacholczyk of the National Catholic Bioethics Center explains the two wrongs about this research and its usage in human reproduction. Please read about this at www.ncbcenter.org. (The Tree of Life is in Gen., Ch. 3:24). Also, the encyclical Digniats Personae states, It is not morally permissible to act in a way that may cause possible harm to the resulting progeny. St. Mary s School A Small School With a Big Heart We offer: Academic Excellence in a Faith Based School Curriculum that educates the whole child Integrated technology Arts and Enrichment Programs A Safe and Welcoming environment for all! 3 year old Nursery Program 4 year old PreSchool Full Day Pre K Full Day Kindergarten Grade 5 Before and After School Care is available! Call or email for a personal tour or more information! (518) 8857300/ principal@smsbspa.org www.smsbspa.org
August 12, Sat., Vigil Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:00 pm August 13, Sun., Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30 am August 15, Tues., The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (This is a holy day of obligation.) 6:00 pm August 19, Sat., Vigil Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:00 pm August 20, Sun., Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30 am Today s second collection is for the Galway Food Pantry. The Food Pantry supports many in the community that are in need of assistance. Your generosity shows you are a faithful Christian by helping your fellow man during their time of need. St. Mary s Galway Fund Raiser Chicken Barbeque Friday, September 8, 2017 12 pm to 6 pm Takeout barbeque includes 1/2 barbequed chicken, salt potato, coleslaw, dessert and drink. Purchase your tickets after Mass during August. Support our Church and enjoy a delicious Bill's Dugout chicken barbeque. Tickets are $12.00. St. Mary s Community Service Group Thank you to all who donated to the Galway Food Pantry.Your contributions are greatly appreciated! Annual Back to School Supplies for Galway School Students In Need ~ August5 27, 2017 The following are supplies suggested by the school principals. Please deposit your donation(s) in the labeled box in the Social Hall. Thank you for your consideration of this request. S. M M C, G, NY Health Ministry: Breathing The spirit of God had made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life ~ Job 33:4 To live a better, longer and healthier life, you must breathe properly. Most human beings utilize only 30 to 40 percent of their lung capacity, with a minimal awareness of breath or idea of how to control it. It is important to breathe properly because: Breathing affects virtually every part of the body.it oxygenates the body, revitalizing organs, cells and tissues.breathing properly: Fuels energy production Improves focus and concentration Eliminates toxins Strengthens the immune system Improves bowel function Reduces stress, tension and anxiety Increases feelings of calmness and relaxation Can lower blood pressure Increases metabolism aiding in digestion and weight loss Learning to Breathe Properly 1.Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.(although you can do this exercise while sitting or standing, it s easiest to practice by lying down at first.) 2.Place your hands on your abdomen. 3.Breathe in through your nose counting to four.picture a balloon in your belly that you re inflating with the air you are inhaling.your hands should rise as your abdomen fills with air. 4.Hold the breath for a few seconds. 5.Exhale slowly through your mouth counting to four.picture letting the air out of your belly balloon.your hands should go down as your abdomen deflates. Practice this exercise for a minimum of five minutes at a time, at least two or three times a day. It may take a while to retrain your body to breathe properly without you thinking about it. If you put forth the effort, your body, mind and spirit will thank you! ~ Health Central Ball Point Pens blue or black no geltype Calculators with pi key Dictionaries for home use Divider Inserts for Loose Leaf Binders Erasers type to insert over pencil caps Folders two pocket, red, blue, green Index Cards 3 x 5 white Notebooks five subject spiral Notebooks Composition Pouches to hold pens and pencils Pencils #2 Pencils colored Binders3 Ring Loose Leaf ½, 1, 1 ½, 2 Paper Graph Paper Loose Leaf refills white lined Rulers/Straight Edge Tissues boxes We thank you for your sacrificial offering of $1,095 for Sunday, August 6. To cover our weekly expenses, we need $1,000. Faith Formation Tuesday is the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, which is a Holy Dayof Obligation and we'll attend Mass for a second time this week. What does this mean? The Assumption of Mary is the teaching that: The Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory [Pius XII,Munificentissimus Deus44]. The Assumption is the celebration of the Blessed Virgin Mary being taken up, body and soul, into heaven. Upon her deatheither in Jerusalem or Ephesus, depending upon the sourcethe Apostles buried Mary in a tomb at the foot of Mount Zion and not far from our Lord s tomb. Tradition from the earliest Christian times tells us that when the Apostles later returned to Mary s tomb, it was empty. For more on this teaching, visit ncregister.com and do a search on Assumption of Mary and quite a few articles will come up. PLEASE JOIN US AFTER OUR 9:30 am MASS IN THE SOCIAL HALL for COFFEE, DONUTS, & FELLOWSHIP. All are welcome!!