CHURCH OF ST. ADALBERT Celebrating and Sharing the Gift of God s Love with Everyone! Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time JUNE 25, 2017 Midsummer s Night Sobótka, Noc Kupały, or Noc Świętojańska 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. Stay Connected with the Spirit of St. Adalbert www.rcda.org/churches/ churchofstadalbert Learn More About This Polish Tradition. Read Inside @StAdalbertSchenectady Our Parish and God s Love Have No Borders! All Are Welcome!
In July 2016, we placed our parish in the prayerful hands of Sts. Joachim and Anne. We asked that they intercede with their grandson, Jesus, as we discern our parish s future role in Christ s mission and the best use of our parish s resources to accomplish that. Sts. Joachim and Anne, pray for us! OUR TRADITIONS: Midsummer s Night In Europe, the custom of celebrating midsummer s night around the shortest night of the year is quite ancient and predates Christianity. As Christianity spread, every nation in Europe Christianized the festival in their own way. In the Slavic nations, the festival was moved a couple of days past the solstice (June 21/22) to the Feast of St. John the Baptist (June23/24). There are 3 names, which are used interchangeably, Noc Świętojańska (Saint John s Night), Sobotka (Bonfire), and Noc Kupały ( kapala being an ancient word for ritual bath ). Besides food and dancing which always accompany a Polish festival, the traditions associated with this warm weather feast are pictured on the bulletin cover: (top left) Luminarz, which were released by a crowd gathered in the market square of a Polish city, light up the summer night sky. Fireworks are also common. (top right) Young, single Polish woman sets a wreath of flowers and herbs adrift. Traditionally, young, single Polish men would swim out to retrieve these wreaths. (middle right) Polish dancers jump through a wreath of flowers and herbs. (bottom right) Wycinanki or paper art depicting a young couple surrounded by a wreath of flowers and herbs. (bottom left) Polish wycinanki appearing in book printed in Great Britain containing Shakespeare's famous play A Midsummer s Night Dream. In Poland, midnight on St. John s Eve (June 23) is when St. John blesses the water and the outdoor swimming season begins. Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about joining or returning to the Catholic Church? Speak to Deacon Joe or call the parish office at 346-4204 TELEPHONE VISITATION TEAM Our goal is to keep our parish connected to all of its families. Each member of this team would call 56 parish families every 2 weeks to touch base and see how they are doing. Over the course of a month a team member would contact about 2 dozen parish families. If we get a lot of volunteers the work load would be a lot less. This is a great team for folks who are homebound. Contact parish office. MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS TEAM We are seeking folks with talents in photography, assisting with the preparation of our weekly bulletin and other print material, social media (Facebook, Instagram, websites, et al), live streaming, video conferencing, marketing, working with Microsoft Publisher, graphic arts, etc. Anything that can help us to get the message out about our faith in Jesus and our parish s efforts to live out our faith in service to the Church s Mission. Contact parish office. PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY! FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM Hour of Prayer Tuesday, June 27 from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. The Church of the Immaculate Conception 400 Saratoga Road, Glenville Rosary, Exposition of Blessed Sacrament, Benediction, and Procession For info on Fortnight for Freedom, go to: http://www.usccb.org/issuesandaction/religious SAVE THE DATE: THREE FLOORS OF FUN!!! Friday, September 8, 2017 5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Our parish will be holding a fundraiser to be held at: Northeastern Fine Jewelry, 1607 Union Street, Schenectady All proceeds of the event will go to the St. Adalbert Restoration Fund. More details to follow. How You Can Help Now We need donations of items for the following: Bag Pull gift cards and new/boxed items values $5,$10, $15, $20 Basket Raffle complete themed basket or new/boxed Silent Auction higher value items than Basket Raffle Live Auction big ticket items Questions, contact Lynn Gemmiti or Val Bleser GET CONNECTED TODAY with the Church of St. Adalbert and the Catholic Faith Text APP to 88202 to download our parish app 1. download myparish App 2. select our parish after opening myparishapp.com/appstore
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time $28,387 raised 100 Gifts/Pledges DID YOU KNOW? 10% of our diocese s Bishop s Appeal is budgeted for seminarian training 27 men are currently studying to be priests Our total raised so far is equal to 1/2 of the cost of training one seminarian. YOUR gift/pledge can help increase vocations to the priesthood in our diocese Make your gift/pledge today! You may make your gift to the Bishop s Appeal as a onetime gift or as a pledge paid in eight monthly installments DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS! Ask About Having Your Gift Matched By Your Employer! Certain companies will match their employees and retired employees charitable gifts. It is a great way to maximize the impact of your gift to the Bishop s Appeal. It only takes a few minutes, and your efforts are most appreciated. To have your Bishop s appeal gift matched: Inquire with your human resources office about their matching gift program. Obtain a matching gift form from your employer. Fill it out completely. Mail, fax, or email your matching gift form to: Stewardship Office 40 North Main Avenue Albany, NY 12203 (fax) 5184538440 (email) Stewardship@rcda.org The Stewardship Office will fill in the charitable organization portion of the form and submit it to your employer. If your gift is successfully matched, it will be credited to your parish. Many companies now provide websites that you can access to have your gift matched rather than providing a form. If you go online to request a matching gift, the Stewardship Office will be notified by email by your employer. We will then confirm with your employer that your donation has been received. matched, your parish will be credited. THANK YOU! When your gift is Dominican Retreat Center 1945 Union Street in Niskayuna, NY Solitude on a Busy Highway (518) 3934169 www.dslcny.org June 25, 2017 Support our Ministry Partners WORKS OF MERCY INITIATIVE GOOD NEIGHBOR PROGRAM Current Needs: PreK through Grade 12 Boys and Girls clothes socks underwear coats snow pants winter boots sneakers Donations of clothing may be placed in the containers in the gathering area at the Church of St. Adalbert. Contact 3470871 orworksofmercy.diane@outlook.com worksofmercyschdy.org BIRTHRIGHT of SCHENECTADY birthright.org/en/landingpage/lpschenectady Current Needs: diapers sizes Newborn to 5T gently used, clean clothing Newborn to 2T. Donations may be placed by the crib in the gathering area PIEROGI, PIWO, & POLKAS Saturday, July 8, 2017 1:00 to 9:00 P.M. Tony s Polka Band Polka Mass at 4:00 P.M. The Boys Polka Band Sunday, July 9, 2017 Noon to 8:00 P.M. John Stevens & Doubleshot Pokolenie Dancers Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push St. Stanislaus Church 42 Cornell St. in Amsterdam, NY American & Polish Kitchens Both Days Children s Games Drawings Polish Vendors POLKA DANCE Bring Covered Dish or Snacks to Share Sunday, July 2, 2017 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Donnie P & Celebration Family Ukranian Club 1 Pulaski Avenue in Cohoes Just off Ontario Street For more info, call: Donnie at (518) 3731413 BASEBALL TRIP TO CITI FIELD New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, August 6, 2017 $120 per person Seats on 3rd baseline Bag lunch provided Sponsored by Assembly #1654, Knights of Columbus Assembly #1654 serves the Catholic community of all of Schenectady County. Contact: Sir Knight Patrick McNeil (518)9860030 or pmcneill1@nycap.rr.com
READ REJOICE Readings & Observances for the Week of June 25, 2017 Sunday: Jeremiah 20:1013; Psalm 69; Romans 5:1215; Matthew 10:2633 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Genesis 12:19; Psalm 33; Matthew 7:15 Tuesday: Genesis 13:218; Psalm 15; Matthew 7:614 Wednesday: Genesis 15:1218; Psalm 105; Matthew 7:15 20 St. Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr Thursday: Acts 12:111; Psalm 34; Timothy 4:618; Matthew 16:1319 Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles Friday: Genesis 17:122; Psalm 128; Matthew 8:14 1st Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Saturday: Genesis 18:115; Luke 1:4655; Matthew 8:517 St. Junípero Serra, Priest Next Sunday: 2 Kings 4:816; Psalm 89; Romans 6:311 ; Matthew 10:3742 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time REFLECT Catholic Bible Online: www.usccb.org/bible RESPOND FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM Prayer for the Protection of Religious Liberty O God our Creator, from your provident hand we have received our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as your people and given us the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ, through the power and working of your Holy Spirit, you call us to live out our faith in the midst of the world, bringing the light and the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner of society. We ask you to bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. Give us the strength of mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms when they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf of the rights of your Church and the freedom of conscience of all people of faith. Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father, a clear and united voice to all your sons and daughters gathered in your Church in this decisive hour in the history of our nation, so that, with every trial withstood and every danger overcome - for the sake all who come after us - this great land will always be "one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. STEWARDSHIP OF OFFERTORY June 17/18, 2017 Weekly Envelopes.. $2,616.50 Online Giving...... $210 Other Collections U.S. Catholic Bishops Catholic Communications. $160 CHURCH OF ST. ADALBERT RESTORATION FUND In Memory of Gertrude Sporecki $50 Joyce Brua $50 Eric & Adrienne Kleiber $50 Herbert & Rita Reichert $50 Arline Ochenkowski $25 Helen Hubert $25 Andrea & Donald Stalpinski $10 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Smith
We Welcome New Parishioners Contact the parish office to register and for all address changes. Mass Times Saturday: 4:00 P.M. (Vigil) Sunday: 9:00 A.M. (Polish) and 10:30 A.M. (Choral) Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:15 P.M. to 3:45 P.M. Parish Office Hours (518) 3464204 * 550 Lansing Street Monday Thursday: 9:00 A.M. to Noon 12:30 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Parish Life Coordinator Deacon Joseph Cechnicki Pastoral Care Calls about visits to those folks in hospitals, in care facilities, or homebound should be directed to: (518) 3464204 The Catholic Faith Formation Center 2777 Albany Street Schenectady Arlene Parisi, Coordinator (518) 3770506 or (518) 4410597 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, July 1, 2017: 4:00 P.M. Joshua Scism (Jeannie & Vince Padula) Helen & Chester Zebrowski (Their son, Mark) Sunday, July 2, 2017: 9:00 A.M. Helen Boniewski (Dianne Voelker) 10:30 A.M. Joshua Scism (Jeannie & Vince Padula) Alfred & Statia Repka (Carolyn & Ted Kozubal) PARISH CALENDAR Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Tuesdays with Deacon Joe - 10:00 A.M. - parish house Harvest Festival meeting - 6:00 P.M. - parish center Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Finance Council meeting - 5:30 P.M.. - parish house SCHEDULE OF LITURGICAL MINISTRIES July 1/2, 2017 4:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Ministry of Altar Server G. Sykala K. Krasecki E. Messemer Ministry of Lector A. Dearing W. Krasecka J. Kaczynski Ministry of Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister Ministers of the Body of Christ: R. Baltazar P. Weaver Ministers of of the Precious Blood of Christ: J.. Stec M. Synowiec L. Chelkowski J. George J. Florek R. Chelkowski