Holy Trinity Catholic Church Parish Office: 207 Glebe Street, Johnstown, N.Y. 12095 Phone: (518) 762-2636 Fax: (518) 762-6920 Rectory: 205 Glebe Street, Johnstown, N.Y. 12095 ~ Phone: (518) 762-2011 Website: www.rcda.org/churches/holytrinityjohnstown Holy Trinity parish was founded in 2003 from a merger of three historic Johnstown Catholic churches: Immaculate Conception Church, founded in 1925; St. Anthony s Church, established in 1914; and St. Patrick s Church, built in 1869. These parishes primarily served the Italian, Slovak and Irish communities respectively. In 2009, St. Patrick s Church was chosen as the single worship site for the Catholic community in the city of Johnstown. Our parish continues to honor and celebrate its immigrant past. It remains a strong and vital Catholic community: proclaiming Christ as Savior, celebrating Catholic faith, serving each other and the community, and educating its young in eternal truths. Holy Trinity parish moves into the future with hope and confidence. Holy Trinity parish is a wonderful and welcoming spiritual home. Served by: Very Rev. Donald Czelusniak, Pastor Rev. Matthew Wetsel, Associate Pastor Rev. Charles Gaffigan (Retired), In Residence Richard Solar, Deacon Parish Office: Mary Pradelski/Jaime Kosowicz email: (rcchurch@holytrinityjohnstown.com) Cindy Kollar, Faith Formation Coordinator email: (ckollar@holytrinityjohnstown.com) Matthew Cinquanti, Director of Music Ministry Jeannie Popp, Administrator for Finance email: (jpopp@holytrinityjohnstown.com) Kevin Quinn, Plant Manager Julianne Wormuth, Chair of Pastoral Council Frank DeRosa and Bob Schultz, Trustees OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday from 9:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. (Closed 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch) Friday, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday Vigil: 4:30 P.M. - Sunday: 8:00 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. WEEKDAY MASS: 8:30 a.m. - Every other Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday HOLY DAYS: Please consult the Bulletin SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Every Saturday from 3:30 P.M. to 4:00 PM in the church, or by request. BAPTISMS: Call the office to arrange for baptisms. Preparation class is required for first-time parents. Baptisms are celebrated during Sunday Mass or privately. MARRIAGE: Contact the pastor at least 6 months prior to intended marriage. A preparation program is required. Receptions should not be scheduled before meeting with the pastor for the first time. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: If you are planning to have surgery, you should ask one of the priests to celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing after one of our weekend or weekday Masses. Anyone who is seriously ill or confined to their home should call the office to arrange for the reception of this Sacrament of healing. CEMETERIES: Questions about purchasing a plot in these cemeteries should be directed to Jeannie Popp. MOTHER TERESA'S CLOSET: Emergency household and personal care items available at the parish office during business hours. Donations welcomed. DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT is available, free of charge, at the Parish Center for those in need.
Holy Trinity, Johnstown, NY Ten lepers ask Jesus to take pity on them and he heals them. But only the Samaritan leper returns to Jesus, glorifies God, and gives thanks. This leper returns to his Healer to further the fledgling relationship begun with the healing. For this action he received even more than physical healing. He hears Jesus declare to him, Your faith has saved you. This is faith: knowing who we are before God, gratefully coming to God, and ever deepening our relationship with God. And for this we always give thanks. I give thanks when MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 13 TH SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by request. SAT. - 4:30 P.M. SUN. - 8:00 A.M. SUN. 10:30 A.M. MON. - 8:30 A.M. TUES. - 8:30 A.M. WED. - 8:30 A.M. THUR. - 8:30 A.M. FRI. 8:30 A.M. SAT. - 4:30 P.M. SUN - 8:00 A.M. SUN. 10:30 A.M. JAMES BROYLES (28 TH ANNIV.) REQUESTED BY THE BROYLES FAMILY CHRISTINE S SCHWARTZ REQUESTED BY GUY & KATHY SPONENBURG VICKI SOLAR REQUESTED BY ALICE CHECK FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH MARY MELITA REQUESTED BY PETER O LUCCI CARROL S. WALSH JR. REQUESTED BY JOHN DAVID &AMY PRAUGHT & FAMILY BLANCHE JILL CALLERY REQUESTED BY CHAROLETTE & ED DUFFY PAUL ENTELISANO REQUESTED BY HOLY TRINITY PARISH STAFF JANET LOVELETT REQUESTED BY BETH DEROSA NO DAILY MASS JOHANNA ONDRISKA(6 TH ANNIV.) REQUESTED BY ONDRISKA FAMILY JOE CELLARY REQUESTED BY ED & JEANNIE POPP ROBERT GROESBECK REQUESTED BY TOM & DENISE WALSH MICHAEL CHECK REQUESTED BY JOHN & MARY PRADELSKI KATHRYN BROYLES (7 TH ANNIV) REQUESTED BY BROYLES FAMILY DEBORAH J. GRISEL REQUESTED BY HOLY TRINITY PARISH STAFF EDWARD SWEENEY REQUESTED BY ALICE CHECK ELEANOR DATTORRE REQUESTED BY PHIL HOLLISTER & FAMILY MABEL O LUCCI REQUESTED BY BOBBIE GENTILE YVONNE LOOMIS REQUESTED BY BERNIE & MARY LANDRIO FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH CHRISTINE SCHWARTS REQUESTED BY ROZ MELITA STEPHEN J MRAZ REQUESTED BY MR. & MRS. WARREN HILL WEEKDAY MASSES: 8:30 a.m. Monday (every other), thru Friday. Parishioners are invited to attend the Monday Mass on the alternating week at Holy Spirit Church, in Gloversville. CHILDREN S BULLETIN: This week deals with Jesus Heals 10 Men. Please take a few minutes and share the activities with your children. These bulletins are available as you enter the Church. NEW LECTORS (READERS) NEW EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: At this time our parish will be replenishing our team of Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers who serve at our weekend Masses. Sign-up lists have been at the entrances of the church awaiting your gracious response. Training will be provided by Father Matthew for both ministers following the 10:30 mass on Sun., Nov. 17, 2013. Prayerfully reflect on this call to lay ministry in your parish. Contact the office if you missed the lists to supply your name and contact information. THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF COLUMBUS DAY MONDAY, OCT. 14 th.
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 19/20 Lectors Bread Ministers Cup Ministers Altar Servers 4:30 p.m Roz Melita Eva VanAlystne Cindy Vose David Malagisi Diane Savage Michelle Wessendorf Bonnie Van Wie 8:00 a.m. John Pradelski Mary Pradelski Gerry Cannizzo Alex Jennings Nick Cannizzo Annie Dominiak Anthony Caruso 10:30 a.m. Gina Hadcock Ronnie Quinn Kevin Quinn Willow Carey Liz Carey Echo Carey Deb Callery Ed Popp Extraordinary Ministers:Nina Lathers & Jennie Mrha FAITH FORMATION NEWS: Cindy Kollar, Faith Formation Coordinator email: ckollar@holytrinityjohnstown.com THERE ARE NO ELEMENTARY OR YOUTH MINISTRY CLASSES THIS WEEKEND DUE TO THE COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY. Attention Youth Ministry families, please join us for our first teen mass on Sunday, October 27, 2013, at St. Francis Church in Northville. The evening will begin with Mass at 6:00 p.m. Following mass will be a teen activity in the church hall. We invite the families to stay and have refreshments at this time. The teen mass will replace their regular session time on Sunday, October 27 th. If any teen needs transportation, please call the faith formation office and we will arrange a ride for your son/daughter. STEWARDSHIP: Collection information for: October 6, 2013 Regular Offering: $4,621.25 Attendance: 495 4:30 p.m. 125 Faith Formation: $55.00 8:00 a.m. 105 Fuel: $ 2,234.00 10:30 a.m. 265 Candles: $163.56 Envelope users: 226 Second collection on October 20, 2013 Mission Sunday Propagation of the Faith Please be mindful of our neighbors when parking for mass. We have been asked to remind parishioners to be careful not to block the driveways of our neighbors. MOTHER TERESA S CLOSET: We would once again like to thank all those who continue to contribute to Holy Trinity s Mother Teresa s Closet. Currently we are in need of cleaning products such as, glass, tub & tile and toilet bowl cleaners, furniture polish, facial tissues, bar soap, toothpaste, deodorant and diapers: sizes 4, 5, and 6. Your support is greatly appreciated.
October 13, 2013 READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 13, 2013 Sunday: 2 Kgs 5:14-17/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19 Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11/Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Lk 11:47-54 Friday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Lk 10:1-9 Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18/Lk 12:8-12 Next Sunday: Ex 17:8-13/2 Tm 3:14--4:2/Lk 18:1-8 Adoration of Our Lord What return shall I make to the Lord for all He has given me? We may begin by giving Him an hour of our time every week. Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration USE OUR WEBSITE: Please consult our website: holytrinityjohnstown.com and click on the calendar for all the events of your Parish. Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Servers can view the weekend assignments on our website under Liturgical Schedules. HOLY TRINITY ROSARY SOCIETY will sponsor a Fall Dance featuring Gary McCoy and the Gentlemen on Saturday, October 26 th in the Holy Trinity Parish Center from 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Pre-sale tickets $10.00; at the door, $15.00. Tickets will be sold after the Masses the weekends of Oct. 12 th and Oct. 19 th The Rosary Society Cheese sale is currently underway. We will be taking orders until Nov 23 so that your gift packs can be here before the Christmas holiday. Orders can be dropped off at the office, placed in the collections basket or given to any Rosarian. Please provide payment with your order. Thank you for your support. VIDEO AND DISCUSSION SERIES What Catholics Really Believe, Dispelling the Misunderstandings for Historic Christianity with Scripture and Tradition. Our next series will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 16th @ 7:30 p.m. following Rosary devotion in Church and Thursday, Oct. 17th @ 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Center. Our topic is Papacy. See flyer in the church for further information. Healing Presence When I need a healing, I pray. I pray remembering that within the physical body that gives me shape and substance is a divine presence the spirit of God at the center of my being. I do all that I can to cooperate with the healing activity of God at this time and at all times. Closing my eyes and letting my thoughts move from symptoms and pain to the presence of God within me stimulates the very cells of my body with healing. I envision a powerful, healing light shining within my heart. As that light moves throughout my body, it cleanses my circulatory system and soothes my joints and muscles. Aglow with God s presence, I am healed and refreshed. Great joy rises from the depths of my soul to conform my healing. The presence of God heals and refreshes me. Daily word for families. THE JOHNSTOWN FOOD PANTRY AT ST. JOHN S CHURCH IS IN NEED OF FOOD DONATIONS: The pantry continues to provide food for clients monthly and many local families in need. It is with your donations of non-perishable food items that we are able to continue to do so. At the present time our shelves are getting very low. Some items that we are especially in need of are peanut butter & jelly. Other needed items are cereal, canned fruit, spaghetti sauce, meals in can (stew, ravioli, spaghetti, etc.) or boxed dinners (hamburger/tuna helper, etc). Plastic and cans are preferable over glass jars. Monetary donations are greatly appreciated. The Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon for anyone who is in need.
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time PARKING LOT: During the winter months in the past, we have been asked if people could use our parking lots for off the street parking. This year permission will only be granted to those who want to use the 205 Glebe Street parking lot. The former St. Anthony s lot on Nicholas Street will not be plowed this year. Permission forms will be ready by Nov. 1, 2013. If you would like to use the Glebe Street lot, you will need to pick up a permission form and waiver at the Parish Office, 207 Glebe Street, Johnstown. Please note that if we do have a snow storm, all vehicles will need to be moved out of the lot by 6 a.m. On Saturday and Sunday, the lot needs to be open for parishioner parking. There will be no parking in the lot (other than parishioners attending church) on Saturdays 2 p.m. 6 p.m.; on Sundays DIOCESAN & COMMUNITY NEWS: PARENTING OUR PARENTS: An evening of Coffee, Cookies and Conversation Where: Christ the King Church, 20 Sumpter Ave., Albany Time: Thursday, October 17, 2013 7:00-8:30 P.M. Description: Many of us have stories about the blessings and challenges of walking with our parents as they age; situations that either make us laugh or cry! It is not easy when the roles are reversed. Join us as we gain support and encouragement from each other during this evening. Our conversation will be facilitated by Sister Carol Davis, OP. Sister Carol does psychospiritual counseling at the Dominican Pastoral Counseling Center and has led retreats throughout the United States. Carol has a rich background in spirituality, dreamwork, addictions and trauma recovery counseling, university teaching and campus ministry. She brings compassion and creativity to the process of teaching and traveling with others on paths of healing, love and light. For registration or additional information call the Consultation Center at 518-489-4431. Free will offering In observance of Nation Domestic Violence Prevention Month Healing Hearts Ministry presents: Help or Hindrance: Faith Community Response to Domestic Violence. A Training for Faith Community Leaders at Beltrone Living Center 6 Winners Circle Albany, NY 12205, on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Registration is $10.00. To pre-register, contact Liz Greenwood at 473-2300 or Ehg02@health.state.ny.us and provide your name, affiliation, and phone number. OCTOBER 2013 RESPECT LIFE MONTH What can you do to support a Culture of Life instead of a Culture of Death? Pray for others! The sick, elderly, shut ins, their caretakers and Families. Doctors, nurses, and hospital personnel who deal with life and death issues daily. The 57 million babies that Americans have aborted and the lives that have been affected. For the health and support of all pregnant women, and parents of our youth. Educate yourself and others! Read literature on life and death issues. Listen to EWTN programs on radio (89.9), TV, or at ewtn.com. Visit websites such as www.usccb.org and priestsforlife.org for the Catholic perspective on current issues facing our country. Talk to your children, grandchildren, and family members about respecting life and issues concerning all types of morality. Witness in your community and beyond! Visit the infirmed and comfort the dying. Pray in front of Planned Parenthood at 400 N. Perry Street for 20 minutes on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and/or Fridays at 1:30 p.m. Consider attending the March for Life in Washington, D.C. on January 22 RESIDENTS ENCOUNTER CHRIST (REC)- Prison ministry The Prison Ministry Team will have 7 retreat weekends in October/November 2013. We are called by the Gospel to visit the in prisoned ; Matt: 25: 36. You can be part of REC by being on the Team. Because of registration requirements for team members, you need to volunteer soon. You can also come to the Hootenanny on Saturday and/or write prayer letters (40-60). For more information visit our website recrcda.org or call Walt Forney 877-8779. ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL FALL WEATHER Happy Columbus Day