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 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.
July 1, 2018 THANK YOU... TO ALL WHO SHARED THEIR TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE FOR THE GOOD OF OUR PARISH COMMUNITY LAST WEEK. Sanctuary Candles Week of July 2nd July 8th CHURCH: In memory of granddaughter Jennifer Ostwald by John & Patricia Harrington. CHAPEL: In memory of Grace Nickarz (birthday) by daughter Patricia Harrington. Weekly Contributions June 23 & 24, 2018 Year 2017 Regular Offertory* Father s Day Church Hall Improvements Candle Offerings Parish Support *Regular Offertory: 4:00 Mass 9:00 Mass 11:00 Mass By Mail E-Giving $4,018.00 $4,810.00 $2,419.00 $138.00 $165.00 $74.00 $948.00 $758.00 $897.00 $507.00 $257.00 $274.00 Weekend of July 7th & July 8th, 2018 FATHER S DAY REMEMBRANCE: In memory of Alesandro Colaruotolo & James Mencarelli by Frank & Doris Colaruotolo, in memory of Arthur P. Foster & Anthony F. O Connor by Jane Foster, in memory of Deno Valentini & Joe Jacon by Tim & Mary Grace Jacon, in memory of Ernest Gauthier by Norm Gauthier, in memory of Stanislaw Barlik & Roman Pasierb by Teresa & Edward Barlik, in memory of Gerald A. Anania by Anne M. Bumbulsky, in honor of Kazimierz Ciesielczyk by children, in memory of Michael Rehonis by Emmy Davey, in memory of Frank Gebosky by Frank Gebosky, Jr., in memory of Thomas Gorsky by Janet Gorsky, in memory of Bronislaw Jez & Stanislaw Wnuk by Mr. & Mrs. Stanislaw Jez, in memory of Zdzislaw Marzec by Mr. & Mrs. Adam Kapinos, in memory of William P. Suchocki by Joann Kehn & family, in memory of Albert Franczek & Frank Krupski by Ann Krupski, in memory of Jos. R. Ostiguy & William F. Purtell, Sr. by Paul & Rosemary Ostiguy, in memory of John Rogowski & Charles Holden by Mr. & Mrs. Adam Rogowski, in memory of Frank Burzynski & Jan Sagan by Helen Sagan (continued on next page) BINGO WORKERS for July 3rd, Team 1: Doris Vojnar - Captain, Jean Johnson, Jack & Nancy Jones, Jane Gebosky, Grazyna Jurczynski, Maria Swieton, Julia Clairmont, Stanislaw Bobek, Barbara Brewka, & Ewa Momont. 4:00PM 9:00AM 11:00AM Lectors M.E. Abdelnour E. Twiss P. Ostiguy D. Vojnar Extraordinary Ministers F. Dudwoire J. Sliwa T. Czurlanis C. Sponable D. Vojnar E. Kosek, Jr. R. Kosek K. Garceau K. Lopatniuk E. Barlik E. Leoniak I. Pietkiewicz Sacristans P. Brehm J. Frainier T. Pecak PARISH OFFICE CLOSED: The Parish office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Please note: In case of a funeral, the daily Mass intention(s) will be included in the funeral Mass celebration. 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
CHURCH HALL IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2 - PAINTING & WALL REPAIR PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE - $28,330 DONATIONS TO DATE - $2,039.72 In memory of McOmber & Frainier Family from John & Michelle Frainier, Mr. & Mrs. Adam Rogowski, Mr, & Mrs. Christopher Panufnik, in memory of Rusiecki & Baran Families from Mrs. Thomas Boivin, Mr. & Mrs. Andrzej Jurak Thank you! FATHER S DAY REMEMBRANCE:...in memory of John Szozda & John Sala, Sr. by John & Mary Sala, in memory of Leo Remillard & Ralph Signoracci by Nikki & Ralph Signoracci, in memory of John Sokolowski by Diane & Frank, in memory of Romeo Benamati by David Benamati, in memory of Stanislaw Burzynski & Adam Glogowski by Mrs. Stacia Burzynski, in memory of Vincenizo & Raffaele Cappabianca by Augusto Palmieri, in memory of Wladyslaw Ciesielczyk & Michal Klebieko by Zofia & Kazimierz, in memory of Michael Potyrala by Joelean Dearstyne, in memory of Anthony DePietro by Mary E. DePietro, in memory of John F. Smith by Judith Gatzi-Mullin, in memory of James Fish & Joseph Garceau by Kelly & Joe Garceau,in memory of Frank Rainville & Alexei Garceau by Lorraine Garceau, in memory of Leon C. Harrington by John H. Harrington, in memory of Henry J. Nickarz by Patricia M. Harrington, in memory of Anthony Flascher by Mary Horner, in memory of Paul D. Horner by Paul Horner, in memory of Joseph Kilcullen by Patricia Kilcullen, in memory of Paul Kobasa by Ronald Kobasa, in memory of Stanley Chmielewski, Thomas Lear, Sr. & Jr. by family, in memory of Barney Lis by Madeline Lis (more next week) THANK YOU! e-giving - Would you find it helpful to have your offerings debited directly from your bank account or credit card as you probably do with other obligations? St. Michael s offers e-giving for those of you who wish to have contributions transferred electronically to the church s account. If you have plans to travel this summer, e-giving gives you a convenient way to keep up with your intended offerings. It s quick and simple. All you need is an e-mail address and your checking account number or credit card. Just visit our parish website (www.stmichaelsofcohoes.org) to register online. For assistance or further information, contact John Frainier @(518) 237-5151. May you have a safe and enjoyable summer wherever you may travel. July 1, 2018 BISHOP S APPEAL 2018 A Simple Act of Profound Impact Number of gifts received: 87 Paid now: $9,756.00 Number of pledges received: 30 Pledged amount: $7,304.00 Direct Pledges/Gifts online: 2 Amount: $650.00 Parish assessment: $ 30,050.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Rev. Andrzej Makowski, Redemptorist, will speak on behalf of Redemptorists ministries in Ukraine and Russia on July 7-8, 2018. The Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, Redemptorists, is a missionary congregation that ministers to the poor in more than 70 countries around the world. The area of the former Soviet Union is undoubtedly a place where many neglected people need help. Thanks to the efforts of Polish Redemptorists, we have been building the next church there. In front of us, there is the next project: the completion of the construction at the church and pastoral center in Togliatti - central Russia. On behalf of the Redemptorists, we would like to express their deep gratitude to all of you for your prayers, kindness and support of their projects. Every day, we thank God in our prayers for all people of good will, their prayers, and generosity. May God Bess you all. Second Collection: The ANNUAL MISSIONARY APPEAL collection will be the weekend of July 7th and 8th. Thank you for your anticipated support. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger has announced a major event for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany: the Hearts Aflame Eucharistic Congress to be held Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville. Hearts Aflame is a free event open to all. Contact Kathleen Burns, (518) 428-6353, for registration & travel information. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Rosary & Novena - Chapel Tuesday, 6:30pm
July 1, 2018 Thirteen Sunday in Ordinary Time June 30 July 8, 2018 Sat., June 30 4:00 p.m. Amy McDonald by Ron Bissell Raffaele Cappabianca by Family Mr. & Mrs. Konstanty Scesny by Children Sun., July 1 9:00 a.m. Intention of Parishioners by Fr. Peter Jennifer Ostwald by Mary Naron John Sloboda by Family Mark Powers by Michael Guerin Sophie Mickiewicz by Family Charline Shrock by Doris Vojnar 11:00 a.m. Tadeusz Bobek by Siostra z Rodzina Rev. Valentine Gierlacki by Zwiazek Narodowy Polski-PNA Janina Rosiek by Mr. & Mrs. Marian Wiercioch Mon., July 2 9:00 a.m. Stanislaw Dziubaltowski by Family Tues., July 3 Saint Thomas, Apostle 9:00 a.m. Stanislaw Jarzabek by Family Wed., July 4 Independence Day 9:00 a.m. No Mass Th., July 5 9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity Fri., July 6 9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity Sat., July 7 4:00 p.m. Bert Tremblay by Estate of Bert Tremblay Sun., July 8 9:00 a.m. Henry Deschamps (25th Ann.) by Wife Dolores Florine Adamec by Pat Wilcox Raffaele Cappabianca by Family Marie Thompson by a Friend Charline Shrock by Bingo Workers 11:00 a.m. Intention of Parishioners by Fr. Peter Donna Duda by Kaz Rev. Sigmund Olszewski by Zwiazek Narodowy Polski-PNA
St. Michael s Faith Formation News Director: Kathy Burns (518) 237-0370; (518) 428-6353 FAITH FORMATION IMPORTANT DATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: GOOD NEWS! The Faith Formation program will be adding Kindergarten to our class line up. Kindergarten students may now attend Faith Formation with their older siblings! Kindergarten class will be on Wednesday evenings at 6pm to 7pm in the Parish Center. Please contact Kathleen Burns for questions and registration information: (518) 428-6353 or (518) 237-5151 ext. 5. REGISTRATION: Registration for the Faith Formation year 2018 2019 is now open. New Student registration is now being accepted for children who will be in grades K - 10 in the Fall. Grades K 5 will attend on Wednesday at 6pm 7pm. Grades 6 10 will attend on Wednesday at 7:15pm 8:15pm. Monthly Monday night class, for students in grades 6 10 who have a school / work conflict on Wednesday, takes place on the last Monday of each month at 6pm until 8pm. It is never too late to begin Religious education for your child. No one will ever be turned away. Please contact Kathleen Burns, (518) 428-6353 or (518) 237-5151 ext. 5 for registration information and forms. FOR REFLECTION As we enter into the month of July, we celebrate the Month of The Most precious Blood of Jesus. Below, I have included a daily prayer to the Most Precious Blood for your reflection. Father, to Thee I raise my whole being, a vessel emptied of self. Accept Lord, this my emptiness, and so fill me with Thyself, Thy Light, Thy Love, Thy Life, that these precious gifts may radiate through me and over-flow the chalice of my heart into the hearts of all with whom I come in contact this day, revealing unto them the beauty of Thy Joy and Wholeness and the Serenity of Thy Peace which nothing can destroy. Amen. July 1, 2018