Church of the Holy Spirit 149 South Main Street, Gloversville, NY 12078 Phone: (518) 725-3143 ~ Fax (518) 725-7245 Email: holyspirit@nycap.rr.com Website: www.holyspirit12078.org 207 Glebe N.Y. Phone: (518) 762-2636 ~ Fax: (518) -6 Rectory: 205 Glebe N.Y. 12095 Phone: (518) - Website: w c c c e HOURS FOR BOTH PARISHES : Monday-Thursday from 9:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. (Closed 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for unch Friday, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon Very Rev. Donald Czelusniak, Pastor Rev. Jim Davis, Associate Pastor Francis Vivacqua, Seminarian Served by: Karen Hoose, Director of Faith Formation Liz Anderson, Pastoral Assoc. for Business Administration Barbara Rieth, Secretary Ann Simonson, Y outh Minister Adam Valachovic, Buildings & Grounds CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Saturday Vigil - 4:00 P.M. Sunday - 8:30 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. Daily Mass - Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. Holy Days - As Announced PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL MINISTRY TO THE HOMEBOUND If you can t attend Mass due to illness or age and wish to receive Holy Communion, please call the office. Served by: Rev. Charles Gaffigan (Retired), In Residence Richard Solar, on Mary Pradelski & Jaime os Parish Secretaries email: (rcchurch@holytrinityjohnstown.com) Cindy Kollar, Faith Formation C di email: (ckollar@holytrinityjohnstown.com) Matthew Cinquanti, Director of Music Ministry Jeannie Popp, Administrator for email: (jpopp@holytrinityjohnstown.com) Kevin Quinn, Plant Joe Polidore, Chair of Joint Pastoral Council Frank DeRosa and Bob Schultz, Trustees CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Saturday Vigil - 4:30 P.M. Sunday - 8:00 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. Daily Mass - Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 3:00 P.M.-3:30 P.M. at Holy Spirit. 3:30 P.M. 4:00 P.M. at Holy Trinity BAPTISM: First time parents are required to receive instructions. Call parish offices. MATRIMONY: Please contact parish office at least six months in advance. Pre-Cana is expected. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): For those who desire to become Catholic and be baptized or if already baptized Catholic, desire to receive Holy Communion and /or Confirmation, call Karen Hoose @ 773-8590. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: If you are planning a surgery, ask one of our priests to celebrate the Sacrament after one of our weekend or daily Masses. Seriously ill or home bound should call the office. CEMETERIES: Questions about St. Anthony s and St. Patrick s cemeteries should be directed to Jeannie Popp. MOTHER TERESA S CLOSET: Emergency household and personal care items available at Holy Trinity Parish. DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT is available, free of charge, at Holy Trinity Parish for those in need.
Church of the Holy Spirit & Holy Trinity Catholic Church All were amazed and asked one another, What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him." His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee. - Mk 1:27-28 SAT. 4:00 P.M. SUN. 8:30 A.M. HOLY SPIRIT MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF FEB. 1, 2015 FRANCIS J. SPRAGUE REQUESTED BY TUCCI FAMILY DOROTHY DOT PONTICELLO REQUESTED BY STANYON FAMILY RICK HANNA REQUESTED BY MARY MORGAN LOUIS MULONE REQUESTED BY SAL & KATHERINE COZZOLINO FRANK LAPORTA REQUESTED BY LAPORTA FAMILY HEALING FOR MONICA KIERNAN SUN. 11:00 A.M. ANNA BELTRANO REQUESTED BY JAMES BELTRANO ESTATE EVERETT CUBBY FAVILLE REQUESTED BY KAREN HOOSE ALVIN EATON MON. 8:30 A.M. MASS AT HOLY TRINITY TUES. 8:30 A.M. ANTHONY GUIFFRE REQUESTED BY THERESA DELCOSTELLO CARMIE MULHALL (1ST. ANN.) REQUESTED BY KATHERINE & SAL COZZOLINO WED. 8:30 A.M. ELIZABETH LAURIA REQUESTED BY JOE & YOLANDA SEMIONE LOUIS MULONE REQUESTED BY JANE & JOEL HUNTZINGER THURS. 8:30 A.M. FRI. 8:30 A.M. SAT. 4:00 P.M. SUN. 8:30 A.M. MARIE LYNCH JAMES MCMANUS MEMORIAL MASS JOHN HEIMER REQUESTED BY WIFE & FAMILY JAMES ROCCO REQUESTED BY THE GALEA FAMILY MARY MORGAN REQUESTED BY SISTERS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT ELIZABETH KARPINSKI REQUESTED BY STAN & MARIAN KARPINSKI & CHILDREN SUN. 11:00 A.M. ART COTUGNO REQUESTED BY KAREN HOOSE CAMPANILE FAMILY REQUESTED BY NIECE & NEPHEW SAT. 4:30 P.M. SUN. 8:00 A.M. HOLY TRINITY MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF FEB. 1, 2015 EDWIN BURCHELL REQUESTED BY JOHN CHRISMAN DALWIN J. NILES (36TH ANN.) ETHEL PIEHUTA (ANN.) REQUESTED BY JOHN, MARY & FAMILY RONALD PAGERIE REQUESTED BY HOLY TRINITY PARISH STAFF & FAMILY SUN. 10:30 A.M. PATRICIA LANOIS REQUESTED BY PAT & LOU HILL MYLES DESOUTER REQUESTED BY LISE WILSON & FAMILY DENNIS SOMERS REQUESTED BY LISE WILSON & FAMILY MON. 8:30 A.M. TUES. 8:30 A.M. WED. 8:30 A.M. END ABORTION RESPECT LIFE GROUP THURS. 8:30 A.M. FRI. 8:30 A.M. SAT. 4:30 P.M. SUN. 8:00 A.M. EDWARD MCGRADY (9TH ANN.) GEORGE POITRAS (2ND ANN.) REQUESTED BY LARRY & MARILYN GLORIA MILLER REQUESTED BY HOLY TRINITY STAFF & FAMILY SUN. 10:30 A.M. ATTILIO ALBANESE (6TH ANN.) REQUESTED BY WIFE & FAMILY CHARLES G. NEUHAUS REQUESTED BY HOLY TRINITY STAFF & FAMILY EDWIN BURCHELL REQUESTED BY JAN & TOM GARRETT This weekend, after each mass, Father will do a Blessing of the Throats in honor of the feast day of St. Blaise. PLEASE PRAY for Dorothy Lachanski and all who have gone to their heavenly reward and for all who are sick or recuperating at home or in nursing homes.
February 1, 2015 FOR THE WEEKEND OF CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT HOLY TRINITY PARISH 4:00 P.M. Extraordinary Minister Bernie & Helen Andrzejewski Ethel Ambrosino Mary Knapik Gwen Raczyski 4:30 P.M. Jennie Mrha Eva VanAlystne Bruce Mrha Kayla Pollak Katie & Mike David Malagisi 8:30 A.M. Extraordinary Minister 11:00 A.M. Extraordinary Ministers Hank Born Matt Trainor Mike Nichols John Stewart Ron Zimmerman Holy Name Society Jamin Clemente Karen Hoose Donna Calhoun Patricia Henry Salvina Michel Ken & Ben 8:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Karen Nellis Mary Pradelski Claire Cellary Mary Landrio Brandon Mraz Meghan Mraz Erik Frank Anne Solar Renee Smith Cindy Kollar AlyRose Salamack Jacob Miller Extraordinary Ministers: Jane Sitterlee Carol Bartholomew Question: You stated in a previous column that the 99 sheep who need no repentance are the angels, who at that time would have been the sole occupants of heaven other than God. What about the Transfiguration, which describes Jesus speaking with Moses and Elijah? Where did they come from? Answer: The tradition about the 99 sheep being angels is the common explanation of the early Fathers of the Church. As for Moses and Elijah and we might add Enoch, whom Scripture says was taken to God without dying (Gn5:24;Heb 11:15) - where exactly they were prior to Christ reopening the gates of heaven is not clear. Scripture uses the word heaven in different senses. Sometimes it means areas above the earth, where the clouds and rain are. Sometimes a higher or second heaven is referred to, where the stars and planets are. At other times, it refers to the abode of God, sometimes called the third heaven. When St. Paul speaks of being caught up into the third heaven (2 Cor12:2), he is most surely speaking of the very abode of God. The layout of the ancient temple also had a threefold dimension. There was the sanctuary where the priests and Levites ministered the animal sacrifices just outside the temple building. There was the holy place just inside the temple building where the showbread and the menorahs were. And there was the Holy of Holies, where God had his dwelling and the Ark of the Covenant was located. When Moses, Elijah and Enoch are taken up to heaven, we cannot be certain exactly where they resided. However, it seems very unlikely that they were taken to the third heaven and beheld the very face of God. That surely had to wait for Christ and his ascension with the members of his Body, the Church, to take his seat at the Father s right. Thus, it is more likely that Moses, Elijah and Enoch were taken to a heavenly realm instead of Sheol (the usual abode of the dead that was generally described in unpleasant terms), but not into the third heaven, into the very presence of the Father.
CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT FAITH FORMATION NEWS: Karen Hoose, Director of Faith Formation email: khoose@frontiernet.net Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time HOLY TRINITY PARISH FAITH FORMATION NEWS: Cindy Kollar, Faith Formation Coordinator email: ckollar@holytrinityjohnstown.com SACRAMENTAL: On Sunday, February 1 st, the children who are preparing to receive First Communion will be presented to the parish by their parents during the 11:00 A.M. liturgy. We ask for your prayers for these children and their parents as they journey in the coming weeks toward deeper awareness of what it means to not only receive the Body of Christ but to also be a member of that same Body. First Eucharist Parent Meetings: Sunday, February 1st and February 8th, the parents of the children preparing for First Eucharist will be attending parent sessions to help them deepen their own faith and understanding of the sacrament so they can better prepare their children. The session will run at the same time as the children s, 9:40 A.M.-10:45 A.M. Café Chocolat. on Sunday, February 8th Café Chocolat will once again be coming to our faith community. It is a fundraiser for our Emmaus retreat for the 10 th grade Confirmation Candidates. It will be held in the Holy Spirit Parish Hall from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Tickets are $5.00 and will buy you 10 homemade, mouth watering chocolate cookies, candies and desserts. There will also be baskets of chocolate to raffle. Donations of chocolate baked goods should be left in the parish hall on Saturday, February 7th, from 3:00 P.M.-6 P.M. Tickets will be available at the parish office, from a member of the Emmaus or Youth Ministry Team and at the door of the event. SIX MORE WEEKS OR EARLY SPRING! GROUNDHOG DAY IS FEBRUARY 2ND. READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1, 2015 Sunday: Dt 18:15-20/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28 Monday: Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4/Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15/Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24/Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Heb 13:1-8/Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21/Mk 6:30-34 Next Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23 Mk 1:29-39 Sunday, February 8th will be the 4th and 5th grade class mass at 10:30 A.M. The Confirmation class will be sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 1 st from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Tickets will be sold after mass the weekends of February 14 th and February 21 st. The cost per ticket is $6.00 adults and $3.00 children under 10. The proceeds will be donated to the Ronald McDonald Charity House. There will be no classes for the elementary children or youth ministry teens on February 15 th or February 22 nd in observance of Presidents Day and the winter school break. The Confirmation retreat has been scheduled for Saturday, March 28 th at Holy Trinity. If you have not received your permission slip, please contact Cindy Kollar. Christians throughout Schenectady area are invited to take part in the national 40 Days for Life effort from February 18 through March 29. In addition to 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, you are encouraged to join us as we peacefully pray outside of the Planned Parenthood, 1040 State St., Schenectady, between 7 AM-7 PM, during these 40 days, and spread the word to others about this important life-saving effort.. All are welcome to join us! Please pray and fast now for this important campaign. Proven Results: By the grace of God, 40 Days for Life has achieved a stunning track record of life-saving results since launching in 2007 and rapidly becoming a worldwide movement 650,000 volunteers; 559 cities; 27 nations; 3,336 local campaigns; 9,699 babies saved; 107 abortion workers quit and 60 abortion centers closed. To get more info or to volunteer, please contact Viviane: 384-0699; Sarah: sch40days@gmail.com or www.40daysforlife.com/schenectady MOTHER TERESA S CLOSET: We are currently in need of the following items: toilet paper, paper towels, kleenex and diapers. Your donations at this time are greatly needed. Thank you. The Outreach Committee
February 1, 2015 The Church of the Holy Spirit Collection information for the week of: January 25, 2015 Regular Collection 1/25/15 $3,842.00 Envelopes $3,094.00 Loose $526.00 Online $222.00 Initial Offering $30.00 Fuel $85.00 HOSTS for the month of February are in memory of Angeline Clemente Hoggins and Herman DelCostello given by family. SANCTUARY CANDLE for Jan. 31st-Feb. 13th are in memory of Pat & Theresa Russo and Art & Lucille Barone given by Tom & Toni Russo. Holy Trinity Parish Collection information for the week of: January 25, 2015 Regular Collection 1/25/15 $3,639.00 Envelopes $2,675.00 Loose $329.00 Online $535.00 Other $100.00 Envelope users 185 Attendance 391 4:30 P.M. 141 8:00 A.M 125 10:30 A.M. 125 Adoration of Our Lord. All of the sacraments give grace but the Most Blessed Sacrament contains the AUTHOR OF ALL GRACE, JESUS CHRIST Catch us on FACEBOOK! Perpetual Adoration Fulton Montgomery Deanery Children s worship bulletin: This week deals with Jesus Teaches and Heals. Please take a few minutes to share the activities with your children. These bulletins are available at the entrances of Holy Trinity Church. BINGO WORKERS: The first team, Cindy Farley, Ann Witherall & Frank Ioele, are scheduled for the week of 2/07. Kitchen workers are Brian & Kristen Farley. If you would like a copy of your 2014 Contribution Report, please fill our this coupon and drop it in the collection basket or mail to the parish office. NAME ENVELOPE # ADDRESS THANK YOU. PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL Adoration Celebration of Appreciation Sunday, February 8th 11:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M. Holy Spirit Parish Hall/School side. All adorers and interested parishioners are invited to come for information and sharing. We will have a light lunch and Fr. Jim Davis will be our guest speaker at 12:30 P.M. The next Men s Group Dinner will be Tuesday, February 10th at Holy Trinity Parish. The guest speaker will be William Oats (Therapist) from Nathan Littauer Physical Aptitudes. Social hour will begin at 5:00 P.M. with a pork dinner to follow. Ticket cost $8.00 for dinner and will be available for sale after Mass on February 1st and 8th. or by calling the office at Holy Trinity Parish. All men from Holy Trinity and Holy Spirit are invited to attend. A reminder to all Rosarians, if you haven t paid this year s dues, please place them in an envelope marked Rosary Society and drop them in the collection basket. Thank you. The flowers on the altar this weekend are in memory of Dalwin J. Niles given by the family.