HOLY MOTHER AND CHILD PARISH Corinth Church, 405 Palmer Avenue, Corinth, New York 12822 and Luzerne Church, 329 Lake Avenue, P.O. Box 470, Lake Luzerne, New York 12846 A Community of Faith Accepting God s invitation to grow in love, take care of each other, and serve all people, we the parishioners of Holy Mother and Child Parish witness the traditions of our Catholic Faith as one Parish Family. Through God s word, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit we strive to be a living sign of Christ s love by reaching out through prayer, evangelization, youth ministry, community outreach and service as we answer Jesus call to be and make disciples. CHURCH LEADERSHIP: Rev. Ken Swain, Pastor (Rectory 518-696-2625). Carol Pacco-Long, Trustee Pam Thomas, Trustee Joan Scott, Pastoral Council President Wanda Rice &. Chris Morreale - Parish Secretaries Business Office 405 Palmer Avenue, Corinth, New York Office hours Monday thru Friday 9-12 noon. Phone 518-654-2113; Fax: 518-654-9119; email: angel409@frontiernet.net MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM Corinth Sunday 9:00 AM Corinth Mass in Lake Luzerne from Memorial Day Labor Day on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Wednesday morning at 8:00 AM Corinth WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday, Tuesday & Friday - 9:00 AM - Corinth Communion Service Wednesday & Thursday 9 AM - Corinth SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 3:30 3:45 PM Corinth, or by appointment BAPTISMS AND MARRIAGES: For appointment, call Fr. Swain at 696-2625 KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS # 3271: meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Corinth Parish Hall BETHANY GUILD: meets Mondays at 1:00 PM Call office for meeting location RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LEADERSHIP: Alex Ghent Religious Education Administrator Margaret Watkins - Head Teacher
December 25, 2016 Holy Mother and Child Parish-Mass Inten ons Saturday 12/24 4:00 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE MASS 8:00 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE MASS Sunday 12/25 10:00 a.m. CHRISTMAS DAY MASS Monday 12/26 9:00 a.m. No Mass No Communion Service Tuesday 12/27 9:00.a.m. Eucharist Wednesday 12/28 8:00 a.m. Exposi on of the Blessed Sacrament 9:00 a.m. Communion Service Thursday 12/29 9:00 a.m Communion Service Friday 12/30 9:00 a.m. Eucharist Saturday 12/31 4:00 p.m. Anna Schreiner by Marie Schaffner Ann Barone by Daughter and Grandchildren Hilda and George Marco e by Nancy and Melinda Marco e Sunday (Solemnity of Mary) 1/1/2017 9:00 a.m. Jeannie McGinnis (Living Inten on) by Ron and Pat Sheehan Cur s D. Meck by Joan Sco THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS) There is a cup of the precious blood on the altar for those who have a wheat intolerance TODAY S READINGS READINGS FOR THE WEEK First Reading All the ends of the earth will behold the salva on of our God (Isaiah 52:7-10). Psalm All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God (Psalm 98). Second Reading God has spoken to us through the Son, the very imprint of God s being (Hebrews 1:1-6). Gospel The Word became flesh; from his fullness we have all received grace (John 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]). The English transla on of the Psalm Responses from the Lec onary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna onal Commissi LOVE Let those who never loved before, love now: Let those who always loved, love the more. Anonymous Monday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Tuesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:5 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:36-40 Friday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Ps 128:1-5; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Sunday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 LEARNED AT HOME The mind of Christ is to be learned in the family. Strength of character may be acquired at work, but beauty of character is learned at home. Henry Drummond
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING The next Pastoral Council mee ng will be held on January 9, 2017 in the Parish Hall at 7:00 p.m. The members have been trying to find ways to build rela onships among Parishioners, as well as within our community. If anyone would like to share ideas at the next mee ng, we would love to chat during our open forum. We were also introduced to a website www.albanycatholicdigitallibrary.org. If you find a resource here that you want to know more about, we would love to entertain the possibility of linking people with others that have similar faith interests. REMINDER CORINTH AND LAKE LUZERNE When our school districts are closed because of inclement weather condi ons there are no church services. REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF FRONT STEPS This is our next major project. Although we have a small start on the funds, we have a long way to go. Anyone who would like to contribute please put your dona on in an envelope marked Front Steps, and place in the basket. Your generosity, as always, is gratefully appreciated. Thank you, The Finance Council BISHOP S APPEAL The Bishop s Appeal assessment has now been met. Holy Mother and Child Parish is very grateful to all who helped accomplish this goal. MORNING MINDFULNESS Priory Retreat House 135 Priory Road, P. O. Box 336 Chestertown, NY 12817 Phone 518-494-3733 or E-mail prioryretreat@yahoo.com Saturday, January 7-9:00 a.m. Noon Come, be s ll, and connect to your inner self through a gentle yoga sequence and mindfulness- based medita on prac ce. No experience required. Bring your own yoga mat if you own one!
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Saturday 12/31/2016 4:00 p.m. Lectors: Kay Winchester and Anne O Neil Eucharis c Ministers: Corrine Akerley; Anita Ranado and Roseann DiLorenzo Choir: Paula Sau er Altar Server: Isaac Melville Children s Liturgy: Becky Robarge Sunday 1/01/2017 9:00 a.m. Lectors: Tom Anderson and Joan Miraglia Eucharis c Ministers: Fran Pickens; Rose Farr, and Pat Sheehan Choir: Louise Carney Altar Server: M. J. Sprague : RESPECT LIFE RESOURCES The Na vity of the Lord (Christmas) For families with young children; That the love of God and family will be at the center of all celebra ons Instead of worldly gi s; We pray to the Lord: Pope Francis has seen a deeper link between the poor and the unborn. They are both among the first vic ms of a throwaway society. Poverty and Abor on: A vicious Cycle (www.goo.gl/8sizwz) USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Ac vi es
The sanctuary candle was donated in memory of the Bogle, Brennan and Clements Families by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clements. IN MEMORY WREATH An In Memory Wreath is located at the front of the church, in the window by the door leading to the Parish Center. When a parishioner passes away, a dove with their name and date of death is placed on the wreath. The dove remains on the wreath for one year. Please pray for their souls. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT Thank you for your generosity and commitment. Grateful thanks to all who make up their envelope offertory gi s when away from Holy Mother and Child Parish. OFFERTORY Weekend of 12/17 and 12/18 Offertory - $1,828.00 Heat - 25.00 Maintenance - 45.00 Flowers - 150.00 ATTENDANCE 12/17 4:00 p.m. - 68 12/18 9:00 a.m. 101 169
INFORMATION PAGE Holy Mother and Child Parish I. D. # 112238 Wanda Rice, Chris Morreale or Margaret Rabida 518-654-2113 Date: December 25, 2016 Transmission me: Tuesday 12 PM