ST. MICHAEL S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 20 Page Avenue ~ Cohoes, N.Y. 12047 Rev. Peter Tkocz, Pastor MISSION STATEMENT: To enhance and promote the fulfillment of St. Michael the Archangel, we will: CELEBRATE THE PAST: By examining, studying and capturing the history of the men and women, religious and lay, who established, nurtured and built it and all of its facets; LEARN TODAY: By learning from their faith, vision, passion commitment and actions so that we may better understand our history and their legacy; PREPARE FOR TOMORROW: By renewing the parish and its religious and lay leaders and its lay members; build on the legacy of the past and use our present strengths and abilities to help St. Michael s be a shining example and light of Christ and our history for all we touch. Handicapped Accessible MASS SCHEDULE: Daily Eucharist: as stated in the bulletin Lord s Day Eucharist: Saturday Vigil: at 4:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am (English) & 11:00 am (Polish) Eve. of Holy Days - Consult Bulletin Parish Office: (518) 237-5151 Office Hours: : Tues. - Thurs. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Fax: Dial above number to notify E-mail address: parishinfo@stmichaelsofcohoes.org Web site: www.stmichaelsofcohoes.org Church Hall: (518) 237-7121 Faith Formation: (518) 237-5151 ext. 5 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday Afternoon 3:15 to 3:45 pm SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: By arrangement with the Parish Office. Parents should be registered and active members of the Parish. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: The Bride and Groom should call the Parish Office at least six months before the date of the marriage. Please bring recent copies of your Baptismal certificate. Those under 21 should not set a marriage date until Diocesan permission has been obtained. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: We want to assist those who cannot celebrate Mass with us because of illness, age or handicap. If you or a family member desires to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharist or Anointing of the Sick at home or in the hospital, please call the PARISH OFFICE. In the event of an upcoming surgery, call the Parish Office to arrange a mutually convenient time for Anointing. By LAW, hospitals cannot notify us when parishioners are admitted. If you or a family member is hospitalized, please notify us. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: We ask every member of the parish to be properly registered. All adults should have and use envelopes. New members need to register as soon as possible. All address changes should be given to the Parish Office.
THANK YOU... TO ALL WHO SHARED THEIR TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE FOR THE GOOD OF OUR PARISH COMMUNITY LAST WEEK. In case of a 9am funeral, the daily Mass intention(s) will be included in the funeral Mass celebration. FUEL COLLECTION will be the weekend of January 13 th and 14 th. Thank you for your anticipated support. BINGO WORKERS for January 9, Team 2: Janina Wiercioch, Marian Wiercioch, Doris Vojnar, Marge Marois, Denise Izzo, Roseanne Kryjak, Cindy Couture, Maria Swieton, Julia Clairmont, Stanislaw Bobek, Wladyslawa Jucha, Marion Jaffarian and Tina Kilventon. Keep the Legacy Alive Please remember St. Michael's in your will St. Michael the Archangel R. C. Church 20 Page Ave, Cohoes, NY 12047 4:00pm 9:00am 11:00am Weekly Contributions December 23 & December 24, 2017 Stewardship Christmas Candle Offerings Fuel Your at Mass Support Mail Christmas Masses Christmas Vigil Midnight Mass Christmas Day LITURGICAL ROLES Weekend of January 13 & 14, 2017 Lectors E. Twiss M. Horner P. Ostiguy P. Colozza H. Barnas K. Rozycka Extraordinary Ministers F. Dudwoire T. Czurlanis K. Twiss C. Sponable M. Frainier J. Clairmont P. Ostiguy K. Garceau M. Sala M. Zielinski D. Vojnar D. Rozycki $ 2,072.00 $ 3,778.00 $ 1,898.00 $ 118.00 $ 50.00 $ 6.00 $ 1,484.00 $ 588.00 $ 2,928.00 $ 4,294.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,433.00 $ 1,103.00 $ 1,883.00 The Weekly Contributions for the weekend of December 30 th & 31 st will be posted in the January 14 th bulletin. Sacristans E. Twiss Dr. A. Bania G. Lubas DECEASED: Kenneth Anatriello and Roland Gallerie passed away recently. Please keep their families in your prayers. SPECIAL PROJECTS: In memory of Kenneth Anatriello from Adirondack Environmental Services $100, Jane Gebosky & Son $100. THANK YOU!
Christmas Flower Memorial Brochures Christmas Flower Memorial Brochures are available in the back of the Church to anyone who did not receive one at any of the Christmas Masses. CHURCH HALL IMPROVEMENTS CEILING & LIGHTING REPLACEMENT FUND FUNDING REQUIRED TO EXTINGUISH EXPENDITURES $ 6,635.75 ROSARY NEWS: The next Rosary meeting will be Thursday, January 18 th, at 6pm in the Church Hall. SOCIAL HOUR WEEKEND: As we start the 2018 New Year, we like to invite everyone to our first 2018 Social Gatherings on Saturday, January 13 th after 4pm Mass and on Sunday, January 14 th after the 9am and 11am Masses. We ask our Parish bakers to share their favorite baked goodies with the Parish Family. We invite everyone to join us for coffee, pasties, casseroles and companionship. Let s start the New Year with getting to know each other and making new friends. Everyone is welcome. HELP WANTED We are looking for volunteers to help with our Bingo games. Bingo is one of our most attended and profitable fundraising activities and is lots of fun. The Rosary Society has been holding Bingo games on Tuesday evenings for many years. All parishioners are invited to join our bingo teams, who work once every 5 weeks. You do not have to be a member of the Rosary Society to volunteer. Activities include the selling of cards, callers, selling snacks or general assistance. The proceeds from bingo are used to support St. Michael s parish. If you are interested in this exciting volunteer opportunity, contact Maria Swieton at 518-782-1203. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Rosary & Novena Tuesday, 6:30pm Social Hour Weekend January 13 & 14 Rosary Meeting January 18, 6pm BULLETIN: The deadline for information (in writing) to be in the bulletin is Sunday of the previous weekend before 11am. January 7, 2018 BISHOP S APPEAL 2017 A Simple Act of Profound Impact Parish assessment: $ 29,175.00 Pledges and Gifts: $ 22,605.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 2017 Christmas Vigil Dinner organizers would like to sincerely thank all who attended our Wigilia Dinner on December 16 th. Many thanks to the Lopatniuk, Jackowski and Fanniff families, Wladzia Jucha, Irene Taber, Betty Wager and Emmy Davey for all their hard work prior to and during the event. Thanks to Father Peter and John Harrington for their help in preparation during the days leading up to the event. May this coming New Year be Peaceful and Prosperous and May God Bless Us All and our Families. Chairperson, Henryk Barnas. Organizatorzy kolacji wigilijnej w roku 2017 serdecznie dziejuja wszystkim, ktorzy zaszczycili nas swoja obecnoscia. Serdecze podziekowania dla Lopatniuk, Jackowski I Fanniff rodzin, goracze podziekowania dla Wladzi Juchy, Irene Taber, Getty Wager, Emmy Davey za ich pomoc podczas przygotowan do Wigilii. Gorace podziekowania dla Ks. Piotra i John Herrington za ich pomoc. Niech Nowy 2018 Rok bedzie Spokojny I Szczesliwy I niech Pan Bog blogoslawi nas wszystkich i nasze rodziny. Henryk Barnas. NEWS FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Charismatic Mass and Healing Service presented by the Diocesan Service Committee for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal will be held on Wednesday, January 10 th at the Christ Our Light Church, 1 Maria Drive in Loudonville. Prayer and Praise starts at 7:00pm, followed by the Mass at 7:30pm with the Healing Service to follow. Come and experience the power of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome. Catholic Charities Senior & Caregiver Support Services is presenting Stress Busting Program for Family Caregivers for family caregivers of a loved one with a chronic illness who are Albany County residents. Informational flyers are available in the back of the Church.
Masses January 6, 2017 - January 14, 2018 Sat., Jan. 6 4:00 p.m. Intention of Parishioners by Fr. Peter Mike Zandri by Theresa & Henry Novak Sun., Jan. 7 9:00 a.m. Josephine Kosek by Kosek Family Dr. Daniel Rourke by Friends 11:00 a.m. Jadwiga Dziubaltowski by her Family Wiesiu Nawojski by Rodzina Marianna Lopatniuk by Syn z Rodziną Mon., Jan. 8 9:00 a.m. Jan & Waleska Tkocz by their Family Tues., Jan. 9 9:00 a.m. Marta Nogly by her Family Wed., Jan. 10 9:00 a.m. Jadwiga Jarzabek by her Family Thurs., Jan. 11 9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity Fri., Jan. 12 9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity Sat., Jan. 13 4:00 p.m. Ann C. Busta (6 th Ann.) by her sister Joan Wheeler & Family Anna Perreault by daughters Carol & Marilyn and Families Roland A. Gallerie by Mr. & Mrs. Adam Rogowski Katherine & Harold Callanan by Bob & Gen Sun., Jan. 14 9:00 a.m. Intention of Parishioners by Fr. Peter John Sloboda by his Family 11:00 a.m. Dr. Ryszard Niemczyk by Friends Katarzyna Szozda (5 th Ann.) by Sala & Szozda Family Mieczyslaw Knapik (27 th Ann.) by his Family
St. Michael s Faith Formation News Director: Kathy Burns (518)237-0370; (518)428-6353 Here you will find Faith Formation announcements, news, important dates and reminders. Please feel free to tear this section off and post on your refrigerator! Faith Formation classes resumed on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Our next monthly Monday Night Class will meet on January 29, 2018 at 6pm until 8pm. HERE IS A PEEK INTO WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE COMING MONTHS Collection for items to include in our college Prayer Boxes begins this weekend. A flyer with important information and needed items will be included in the bulletin. Faith Formation students will assemble the boxes. Sunday, January 14 th, at the 9am Mass: First Eucharist candidates presentation ceremony. Saturday, January 20 th, at 3:30pm: Hot meal service at United Church of Cohoes. (Youth Ministry) Sunday, January 28 th, at the 9am Mass: Children's Liturgy of The Word (moved from January 14 th because of presentation ceremony). Saturday, February 3 rd : Souper Saturday Movie Night returns after the 4pm Mass. Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs Mark 10 :14