The Most Reverend Edward B. Scharfenberger, D.D. Bishop of Albany The Very Reverend David R. LeFort, S.T.L., V.G., Rector The Reverend John Tallman, Parochial Vicar 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 Parish Secretary Pilar Dell Parish Bookkeeper Mrs. Kathy Zorian Facilities Manager Mr. Kurt Schlachter Sacristans Mr. Brian Cosgrave Mr. Martin Powell Trustees Mrs. Debra Bleezarde Mr. Claude Rounds Parish Council Chair Mrs. Gerry Johnson Rectory and Cathedral Offices 125 Eagle Street Albany, New York 12202-1718 Phone: 518-463-4447 Email: CICAlban@rcda.org Fax: 518-514-1441 Web address: www.cathedralic.com Follow us on facebook! https:://www.facebook.com/albanycathedral Religious Education Office Email: FFCICa@rcda.org Phone: 518-463-4447 ext. 4 Church Music Office Phone: 518-463-4447 ext. 5 Email: brian.gurley@rcda.org Social Services/Food Pantry Office Sister Margaret Mary Hohl, D.C. 93 Park Avenue, basement office Phone: 518-463-2279 Email: socser@nycap.rr.com Cathedral Convent 93 Park Avenue Albany, New York 12202 Phone: 518-436-7697 Development / Public Relations / Events Office Mr. Thomas Prindle Phone: 518-453-6657 Email: thomas.prindle@rcda.org 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 p.m. on Saturday 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday Weekdays: Monday-Wednesday-Friday 12:15 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday 7:15 a.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Monday-Wednesday-Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday: 4:00-5:00 p.m. 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: 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 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Pastoral Visits Contact the rectory office to schedule a tour. Tours of the Cathedral available by appointment Personal amplifying units for the hearing impaired are available in the sacristy. Handicapped-Accessible www.cathedralic.com
OF THE IMMACULATE Fourth Sunday Of Lent First Reading: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 After the reign of King Josiah, a number of kings have led the people poorly, subjugating the people to the Egyptians. Although Jeremiah has witnessed to Nebuchadnezzar s place as the servant of the Lord meting out deserved punishment against Judah, the unfaithful Zedekiah revolts against Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar destroys both Judah and Jerusalem and the Babylonian captivity begins. After 70 years, Cyrus, the good king of Persia, calls for the rebuilding of the temple and allows the Jews to return to Jerusalem for this critical task. Second Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10 The Epistle reminds us that we are saved by the pure and unfettered gift that is the grace of God. We are reminded that it is God who gives, and we who receive by this beautiful passage, and that even if we are dead in our transgressions, as were the people of Judah in their exile, God awaits us with salvific, healing grace. Gospel: John 3:14-21 Jesus has been conversing with the Jewish leader and teacher Nicodemus, who is both open and curious about Jesus, coming to him in the night and affirming that clearly Jesus must be from God, or he would not be able to perform such signs. Nicodemus wants to understand what it means to be reborn. Jesus begins his answer with a reference to the miracle performed by Moses in the book of numbers, where a bronze serpent on a stick is raised and the people are saved ( a confusing passage for Bible scholars given the prohibitions of the second commandment). Jesus, too, will be raised on wood the Cross but his death is one death for the salvation of all, for all time. Verse 16 may be one of the most widely known verses of scripture in the United States due to its appearance in popular culture. Pastoral Visitation Training for the Sick, Elderly and Homebound April-May, 2018 Christ Our Light Catholic Church, Loudonville Beginning Thursday, April 5 th, a Six Week Formation and Skill Building Workshop entitled, Pastoral Visitation to the Sick, Elderly and Homebound will be held from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Dr., Loudonville, NY 12211. This program will be held Thursday evenings through May 10th and will provide information on: the art of pastoral visitation; communication skills; illness issues; spiritual assessment; grief and loss; suffering and faith; death and dying; ritual and sacraments in pastoral ministry; theology of pastoral care and care giving issues. Weekly sessions include presentations and interactive exercises, as well as readings. Two pastoral visits are required along with a journal process. There is a $40 fee which includes a book and all handout materials. Pre-registration is necessary and limited to 24 attendees. Registration deadline is Wednesday, March 28 th, 2018. All faith traditions welcome. To register, please visit: https://portal.rcda.org:81/pastoralcareregistration/ To download and print a copy of this flyer or the Registration Form, please visit: www.rcda.org/pastoralcaretraining Join the Cathedral Parish Family for a Cathedral Brunch. Hosted by Rev. David R. LeFort Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 12:30 pm at the A wonderful way to remember your deceased relatives and friends, as well as the living, is to place flowers in their memory or honor in the Cathedral. Please fill out the flower envelope that was included in your latest set of monthly envelopes or use one of the Easter flower envelopes found at the entrances of the church and return it in the collection basket or to the rectory. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you! Our prayers and best wishes to Fr. William H. Pape-on his birthday, March 9 th. 2
Social Services/Food Pantry News Sister Margaret Mary Thanks to the generous support of the Cathedral Parish, Federal Grants and Donations, we served 9 meals twice a mouth to 3,923 households in 2017. We are able to accomplish this thanks to our very dedicated volunteers, and the Cathedral for collecting food for our pantry. It is with a very grateful heart that I say God Bless each of you. Friday Morning Volunteers Sr. Margaret Mary Hohl, D.C. is asking for volunteers to assist in our Food Pantry on Friday mornings. For the dozens of volunteers throughout the rest of the weekdays, this is a very rewarding ministry where the hungry are welcomed, nourished and supported in their most basic need. If you are available, please consider speaking with Sister and becoming a fellow servant for the hungry. Thanks so much for your consideration of this request. Catholic Relief Services Collection This week, we are taking up The Catholic Relief Services Collection to respond to Jesus in disguise. This collection helps six Catholic agencies to provide relief and support to struggling communities and to work toward peace and reconciliation among our marginalized brothers and sisters here and around the world. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the collection. Learn more at www.usccb.org/ FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT Stewardship Treasure The collection for the Third Sunday of Lent, March 4th was $3,630.20. The collection for Utilities was $1,222.98. The attendance was 518. RICE BOWL BOXES may be found at the tables near the doors of the Cathedral. Please take one home and return it on Palm Sunday. For more information visit crsricebowl.org LENTEN PROGRAMS AT RPI CULTURAL CTR The following programs will be sponsored by the University Parish of Christ Sun of Justice at the Chapel and Cultural Center at 2125 Burdett Avenue in Troy: Mass at 5:30, Potluck Supper at 6:15 and Speakers at 7:00PM Wednesday Mar 7 - The Human Person Dr. Michele Saracino Wednesday, Mar 14 Prayer Sr. Chris Partisano Wednesday, Mar 21 The Contemporary Scene John G Waite The United Irish Societies of the Capital District will sponsor the Annual St. Patrick s Day Mass at 9 AM on March 17, 2017 at Blessed Sacrament Church with Bishop Scharfenberger. A reception will follow immediately in the school hall. There will be refreshments and Irish music. Everyone is invited to attend. The Parade begins at 2 PM from Central and Quail Avenues. Chrism mass- March 22, 2018 at 7:00 p m Communal Penance Service-March 27, 2018 at 7:00 pm Holy Thursday March 29,2018 Liturgy of the Last Supper,5:30 pm Holy Thursday March 29th,2018 Night Prayer at 10:00 pm Good Friday March 30th stations of the Cross 3:00 pm Good Friday Liturgy 5:30 pm Easter Vigil March 31st at 8:00 pm CATHEDRAL BRUNCH - April 29th GOLF CLASSIC June 25 FRIDAY FISH Dinners March 9, 16, 23, 30 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM MENU: Baked Fish Dinner served with twice baked potato, tossed salad or coleslaw, corn, roll & butter COST $12. Fish Fry or Clam Roll Dinner served with French Fries or onion rings and tossed salad or coleslaw COST $10. Fish Fry or Clam Roll only Cost $8.00 All above served with coffee, tea or hot chocolate and dessert. Special children s menu for ages 5-10 Choose two : Fish sticks, macaroni & cheese, French fries or onion rings. Includes applesauce, juice or milk COST $4 (Under 5 free) Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus 3 Rosemarie Abitz, Jeffrey Abraham, Robert Buell, 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, Michael Dolan, Ann Doherty, JoAnn DeLucia, Diane Fontanelli, Angelo Frattianni, Janette Fusco, Michael Gilman, Bernice Girma, Karen Goral, Carol Greenshields, Jean Gutbrodt, Bryan Hanley, Sophie Hanley, Jacqueline Heisler, Kenneth Hockeson; Douglas Hoffeler, Dorothy Jordan, Reny Jose, Bill Keane, Amy Keegan, Mary Lauria, Donald Law, Gayle Leonard, Rebecca Leno, Therese Lenz, Diane Lo Prete, John McGrath, Sr., Maria Mercurio, CSJ, Stephanie Merenda, Diane Mueller, James Murphy, Mary Murphy, Joseph Oathout, Shane O Donnell, Josephine Pitcherale, Marcia Pedone, Catherine Rappazzo, Mark Roman, Matthew Rosato, Anna Ruggeri, Megan Ruthman, Joe Shea, Elaine Spoor, Jane Strodel, Adam Ventura, Sebastian Vicencio, Richard Warner, Raphael Warner
March 11, 2018 Cathedral Liturgical Celebrations, Meetings and Mass Intentions for the week of March 10-18, 2018 Saturday, March 10, 2nd Collection, Catholic Relief Services 5:15 P M Vigil Mass Intention Rita Tessiero Requested by Richar Raco Sunday, March 11, 2nd Collection, Catholic Relief Services 9:00 am Mass 10:00 am Faith Formation 11:00 am Mass, Bishop Scharfenberger, Presider Pipers Mass Intention Billy Horan Requested by Jim Horan Intention Pamela Scattareggia Requested by Jim and Judy Horan 5:00 P M Mass Intention Mary R. Fontane Requested by Paul Fontane Monday, March 12 Intention Mr & Mrs. Bartnicki Requested by Carol Tyrell Tuesday, March 13 7:15 am Mass Intention William Noxon Requested by Mary Anne Lanni 12:00 P M AA meeting (rectory) Wednesday, March 14 Intention Fr. Francis Barriaga Requested by Friend 3:15 P M Training Choir Thursday, March 15 7:15 am Mass 5:00 P M Children's Choir 7:00 P M Choir Friday, March 16 Intention Peggy Reagan Requested by Patrick Rohan 5:15 P M Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 17, 2nd Collection, Restoration 5:15 P M Vigil Mass Intention Wanda Maddex Requested by Cathedral Friends Sunday, March 18, 2nd Collection, Restoration 9:00 am Mass 10:00 Faith Formation 11:00 am Mass 12:00 P M Bioethics Meeting (Rectory) 2:00 P M Chrism Mass Rehearsal 5:00 PM MASS STATION OF THE CROSS On Friday, March 16 th the Stations will be led by the children & youth of the Faith Formation program. On Friday, March 23 rd the Stations will be led by Sister Margaret Mary and volunteers from the Food Pantry. 4A
From Fr. LeFort March 4, 2018 Updated Cathedral Email As we prepare to welcome our new parish secretary we re streamlining some aspects of our parish offices. Until now, our offices have had a few different email addresses which parishioners have used to contact the secretary. We are now beginning to shift to our official diocesan email address: CICAlban@rcda.org. If you would, please update your address book and use this official email address to communicate with us. Additionally, if you wish to contact our faith formation office, it also has a new email address: FFCICA@rcda.org. Of course, our phone number remains the same-518.463.4447-and we always welcome visitors in person. Whichever way is best for you, please contact us whenever you wish. Annual Divine Mercy Consecration-33Days to Merciful Love Bishop Scharfenberger is inviting Catholics throughout the Diocese to join him in a 33-day preparation period starting Tuesday, March 6, with the book: 33 Days to Merciful Love, by Father Michael Gaitley, MIC. The preparation will lead to the annual diocesan Divine Mercy Consecration at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 5:00 pm. Please find more information on the dedicated webpage: www.rcda.org/divinemercyconsecration 4B