Church of the Holy Spirit Holy Trinity Church 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 Street, Johnstown, N.Y. 12095 Phone: (518) 762-2636 ~ Fax: (518) 762-6920 Rectory: 205 Glebe Street, Johnstown, N.Y. 12095 Phone: (518) 762-2011 Website: www.rcda.org/churches/ HolyTrinityJohnstown OFFICE 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 lunch) Friday, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon Very Rev. Donald Czelusniak, Pastor Rev. Matthew Wetsel, Associate Pastor Served By: Karen Hoose, Director of Faith Formation Liz Anderson, Pastoral Assoc. for Business Administration Barbara Rieth, Secretary Ann Simonson, Youth 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, Deacon Parish Office: Mary Pradelski/Jaime Kosowicz email: (rcchurch@holytrinityjohnstown.com) Cindy Kollar, Faith Formation Coordinator email: (ckollar@holytrinityjohnstown.com) Matthew Cinquanti, Director of Music Ministry Jeannie Popp, Administrator for Finance email: (jpopp@holytrinityjohnstown.com) Kevin Quinn, Plant Manager 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 during office hrs. DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT is available, free of charge, at Holy Trinity Parish Center for those in need.
Church of the Holy Spirit & Holy Trinity Catholic Church Then the devil took him up to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in their magnificence, and he said to him, "All these I shall give to you, if you will prostrate yourself and worship me." At this, Jesus said to him, "Get away, Satan!" - Mt 4:8-10a SAT. 4:00 P.M. SUN. 8:30 A.M. HOLY SPIRIT MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF MARCH 9, 2014 PHILIP VERTUCCI (35TH ANNIV.) REQUESTED BY VIRGINIA MARJORIE TASCILLO REQUESTED BY HUSBAND TONY FRANK SPRAGUE REQUESTED BY GRACE NASELLI WAYNE BILGER HARRY VANSTEENBURGH REQUESTED BY HANK & MARIE BORN DEE ASHELMAN REQUESTED BY CHARLIE & SUN. 11:00 A.M. CHARLES CURTHOYS (1ST ANNIV.) CARMIE MULHALL REQUESTED BY SISTERS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT THERESA BIELSKI REQUESTED BY KAREN & PHIL BISCHOFFBERGER MON. 8:30 A.M. BRIDGET & MARIO PAPA TUES. 8:30 A.M. JAMES RIETH WED. 8:30 A.M. MARIE LYNCH THURS. 8:30 A.M. FRANK LAPORTA REQUESTED BY THE FARLEY FRI. 8:30 A.M. SAT. 4:00 P.M. SUN. 8:30 A.M MARGARET RUPERT REQUESTED BY PHIL & BETTY YAWMAN JOHN TIERNEY REQUESTED BY THE MALAGISI JOSEPH CALANDRA REQUESTED BY EMILIA DECICCO FRANK SPRAGUE REQUESTED BY ROSE SARRAINO JOSEPH & CAROLINE MULONE REQUESTED BY LOUIS & TERESA MULONE ELISE PETRILLO REQUESTED BY HER ESTATE SUN. 11:00 A.M. AL & BETTY DICRUTTALO REQUESTED BY CAROLE SCHWED JOHN LIGGERO, JR. REQUESTED BY MARY CLELAND STEPHEN SPURZA REQUESTED BY WIFE, ROSE & PRAY FOR all who have gone to their heavenly reward. YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR all who are sick or recuperating at home or in nursing homes. SAT. 4:30 P.M. SUN. 8:00 A.M. HOLY TRINITY MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF MARCH 9, 2014 VICKI SOLAR REQUESTED BY STEPHEN & KRISTINA MRAZ & FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH JOSEPH LICCIARDI REQUESTED BY JOHN & ROSE CELLERY SUN. 10:30 A.M. MARION CONNERS REQUESTED BY HOLY TRINITY PARISH & STAFF SPECIAL INTENTION OF GARTH HILLIER REQUESTED BY LISE WILSON & MARISETTE GANNAT (B DAY) REQUESTED BY BOB & ISABELLE WARNER MON. 8:30 A.M. BOSCO RUAN REQUESTED BY ROSEMARY & JOE RUSS TUES. 8:30 A.M. DR. BRIAND N. BEAUDIN WED. 8:30 A.M. THURS. 8:30 A.M. FRANCES CIEPLY (B DAY) FRI. 8:30 A.M. SAT. 4:30 P.M. SUN. 8:00 A.M. ANN MCNULTY MAHON BRIDGET ANN DERBY ANN MARIE MAHON DORIS STEENBURGH (5TH ANNIV.) REQUESTED BY BOBBIE GENTILE & STEENBURGH JOSEPH T. MELITA REQUESTED BY MR. & MRS. JOHN CELLERY SUN. 10:30 A.M. AL INTONTE REQUESTED BY AMY, JOHN, AMANDA & ELLEN JOSEPH LICCIARDI REQUESTED BY HOLY TRINITY PARISH STAFF & PROPERTY SALE IS OFFICIAL Last week, Reddy Jet, INC. and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany completed the sale of the Immaculate Conception properties. This is a great benefit to Holy Trinity Parish. More details to follow.
March 9, 2014 LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 15 & 16, 2014 4:00 P.M. CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Extraordinary Minister Of Communion 8:30 A.M. Extraordinary Minister Of Communion 11:00 A.M. B. & H. Andrejewski S. Ambrosino M. Knapik B. Rieth Grace, Shawn, & Mike J. Stewart M. Trainor A. Masala T. Reppenhagen J. Semione Seamus, Kristin, & Veronica M. & S. Shrader Extraordinary Ministers C. LeMaitre Of Communion S. Michel K. Sponenberg John, PJ, & Josh 4:30 P.M. 8:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. HOLY TRINITY PARISH Ellen Alric Anne Solar Michelle Wessendorf Robert Smida Julia Airey Lynn Knowlton Mary Landrio Annie Dominiak Claire Cellary Gerard McAuliffe Lisa McCoy Matthew McAuliffe Scott McCoy Carlye Clifford Garrett Barnett Extraordinary Ministers: Bonnie VanWie Rose Mary Russ OBSERVING LENT Introduction: Traditionally, the observances of Lent have been structured around three practices: fasting, praying and almsgiving. Christians throughout history have found these to be the building blocks of Lenten spiritual growth. They work in two ways: they help cleanse our lives of what distracts us from God and that new space gives God s grace more room to take root and flourish. Our Lenten hope and prayer is that in imitating Jesus sacrifice, we become more like him in every way. Fasting: Proclaim a fast! Fasting is an ancient spiritual practice. It is not unique to Christianity. All major religions recognize the value of fasting. This is important for us to remember before we ask, What does God care if I eat a hamburger on Friday? Obviously, the wisdom of the ages has found spiritual power in fasting. During Lent, we fast and abstain from meat on certain days. But we also fast by the common practice of giving something up for Lent. When we give up something something important, something that functions as either a crutch or a pleasure in our lives we make a sacrifice. This sacrifice helps us in many ways: It is penitential, a way to express sorrow for our sins. It teaches us that we don t need those things to be happy. We can do without them and depend, as Jesus teaches us, on God alone for our happiness. It is a building-block in learning spiritual self-discipline, preparing us for greater sacrifices we will be called on to make further down the road, in imitation of Jesus. It is a way of expressing solidarity, individually and as a whole Church, with the poor of this world, the poor in whom Jesus says we will meet him. What to give up? Sacrifice is the key word here. Jesus showed us that sacrifice is at the core of authentic love. Some areas that many Catholics focus on in their Lenten sacrifice: A type of food Television or internet time Unnecessary spending or shopping Alcohol or caffeine CONTINUE ON PAGE 4 Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Fraternal Benefits Information Night on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 7:00 P.M., in the Church of the Holy Spirit Hall. Membership in the K of C is open to Catholic men over the age of 18. LENTEN PIZZA SALES 4:00 P.M.-6:30 P.M. At the Church of the Holy Spirit Friday, March 14 th Youth Ministry Friday, March 21 st Holy Name Society Friday, March 28 th Knights of Columbus
CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT FAITH FORMATION NEWS: Karen Hoose, Director of Faith Formation email: khoose@frontiernet.net FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT HOLY TRINITY PARISH FAITH FORMATION NEWS: Cindy Kollar, Faith Formation Coordinator email: ckollar@holytrinityjohnstown.com Blessing of Confirmation Candidates: All Confirmation Candidates and their sponsors/parents must attend the 11:00 A.M. Mass on Sunday, March 16th where they will be presented to the community and receive a blessing as they begin their final preparation in their sacramental preparation. Youth Ministry Time Change: Next Sunday, March 16th, grades 6-12 will meet together in the church for Praise/ Worship/Adoration from 6:00-7:30 P.M. Parents are more than welcome to join us. RCIA As this Lenten Season gets underway please pray for our Catechumens who will be receiving Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion as well as our Candidates who will be receiving Confirmation and First Communion at the Easter Vigil on April 19 th. Our Catechumens are Benjamin Towne, Gregory Felter, and Devin O Shaunessy. Our Candidates are Michelle Eplite, Justin Hulbert, Alexis Lopez II, Pamela Setzer and Jason Whitman. Save the date: On Sunday, March 23rd, the youth ministry team will be hosting "The Holy Spirit's Got Talent". This will be a talent show for ALL ages! We want to showcase all of the talent that God has given us so please sign up! It doesn't matter if you are 5 or 50, join us for a night of fun and show us your talent! The show will be held in the gym from 6:00-8:00 P.M. This is a Sunday evening so it will take the place of our regular youth ministry classes. Tickets are $5 a piece. Please contact Pam Bray at 725-6902 or Ann Simonson at 848-1986 to sign up. Adult Faith Formation Presentation : Martin Sheen s, The Way, will be shown on Wednesday, March 19th at 6:30 P.M. at the Church of the Holy Spirit School building. All are welcome. OBSERVING LENT ( continued from page 3) Prayer : In prayer, we turn to God, listen to his voice, and let him fill our hearts and guide us. During Lent, our prayer takes on a special tone: we are especially aware of our sins. We are attentive to Jesus, the suffering servant. We join in prayer for candidates and catechumens, and we pray for our own deeper conversion to the Lord. Many find it helpful to go beyond Sunday Mass and use Lent as a chance to broaden and deepen their spiritual lives: Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Attend Mass during the week. Read and pray with the Mass readings for each day. Pray the Liturgy of the Hours. Participate in a Bible study or other parish offering. Use one of the many Catholic daily devotionals. Pray the Stations of the Cross. Pray the rosary. Spend time in Eucharistic Adoration. Thursday, March 13th all catechists are invited to attend a Lenten night of reflection, Soup for the Spirit and Soul, with Sr. Monica Murphy at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Sunday, March 30th will be this year s Confirmation Retreat from 10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in the parish hall. We will celebrate the rite of enrollment at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. The candidates will have the opportunity to state publicly before their community that they are entering the final stages of preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Saturday, March 22nd, we will be offering a St. Joseph s Day activity with Deacon Dick Solar at 10:00 a.m. in the church hall. Please call the office to sign up so we can have adequate supplies. As you know, St. Joseph was a carpenter by trade. At this activity you will have a opportunity to create a masterpiece of your own. I ask one or both parents to attend this event with your child. READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF March 9, 2014 Sunday: Is 49:14-15/1 Cor 4:1-5/Mt 6:24-34 Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9/Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16/Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20--6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32 Next Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7/Rom 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19/Mt 4:1-11 OBSERVING LENT: The Catechumenate: Lent began as a preparation period for those being initiated into the Church at the Easter Vigil, and so it continues today. Candidates (those baptized in another Christian Communion) and catechumens (those who are unbaptised ) celebrate several rites during Lent (which is called, in this context, the Period of Purification and Enlightenment. ); The Rite of Election, which takes place in the diocesan Cathedral with the bishop, usually on the first Sunday of Lent, all the catechumens and candidates gather to declare their intentions to join the Church and sign the Book of Elect. The Scrutinies, in which the unbaptized, now called the Elect, are called to examine their lives in the light of the Gospel. These are celebrated on the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent. The Creed and The Lord s Prayer, are presented to the Elect and the candidates during this time, often on the fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent. All of these rites are celebrated during liturgies. We are privileged to pray with and for those coming into the fullness of faith in Christ, and these are rich Lenten experiences for all of us, as we are inspired to deeper faith ourselves.
March 9, 2014 The Church of the Holy Spirit Collection information for the week of: March 2, 2014 Holy Trinity Parish Collection information for the week of: March 2, 2014 Regular collection 3/3/13..$6,654.00 Regular collection 3/2/14... $6,485.00 Envelopes.... $5,602.00 Loose.... $ 481.00 Online.. $ 402.00 ADORATION CHAPEL WINDOWS DONATIONS In memory of Josephine Blodgett req. by: Lil Heine John R. Grossi...req. by: Boulevard Elementary School Staff Ralph DeSantis req. by: Ida Tucci & family, Richard & Ann Cook Carmella Carmie Mulhall req. by: Ann Cook Angie Hoggins req. by: Ann Cook Francis Frank Sprague req. by: Donna Genatiempo, Geraldine Samek-Vojtek & Samuel Vojtek Recovery of Health of Linda Cintula req. by: Mother, Joan & brother, Martin Bilger BUILDING /PARISH PRESERVATION FUND In memory of Ralph DeSantis req. by: Louis & Millie Garguilo Margaret Peg Rupert req. by: Mark & Karen Balzano, Mary Jane Fredericks, Eleanore Hobbs, M.D., Stacy Knapik Frank LaPorta req. by: Gary DiSanto-Rose. DMD, Carloni Family Carmella Carmie Mulhall req. by: Lynne Cirillo, Bob & Barbara Shell & family Angeline Angie Hoggins req. by Sonny & Phyllis Guiffre, John & Ellen Vietri CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT CALENDAR Sunday, March 9th.. Masses Faith Formation grade K-5 Youth Ministry grade 6-8 Youth Ministry grade 9-10 Tuesday, March 11th. Liturgy of the Hour Small Christian Community 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. 9:40 A.M. School 6:00 P.M. School 7:15 P.M. School 9:00 A.M. Church 9:30 A.M. Café Wednesday March 12th. 6:30 P.M. Training-Communion to the Homebound Holy Trinity Church Friday, March 14th. Stations of the Cross Lenten Pizza Sale-Youth Ministry Friday s Table Saturday, March 15th. Confession Mass Bingo Sunday, March 16th. Mass Faith Formation grade K-5 Youth Ministry grade 6-8 12:10 P.M. Church 4:00-6:30 P.M. Hall 5:30 P.M. Gym 3:00 P.M. Church 4:00 P.M. Church 6:45 P.M. Hall 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. 9:40 A.M. School 6:00 P.M. School Regular collection $3,995.04 Envelopes $3,638.00 Loose $287.04 Online $50.00 Extras $10.00 Attendance 415 4:30 p.m. 115 8:00 a.m. 90 10:30 a.m. 210 Envelope users 186 The second collection this weekend of March 9th will be for the Black, Native American & Latin American Missions. EASTER FLOWERS: If you would like to donate at either Holy Trinity OR Holy Spirit Church, please do so by using the flower envelope in your parish envelope packet or an envelope labeled Easter flowers. Please include your name and the name of the person/s the donation is in memory of, and what church the donation is intended for. Please submit by April 15th. to have the name of your loved one appear in your church s flower booklet. Men s Club Dinner at Holy Trinity Parish is March 11, 2014. Aaron Mraz & Jay Smith from AJ s Brewery Supplies will be the guest speakers. Tickets will be sold after Mass this weekend. MOTHER TERESA S CLOSET: Thank you to the anonymous donor of the $50.00 Family Dollar Gift Card for Mother Teresa s Closet. Your generosity will go a long way in providing the necessary products needed to replenish the closet. Thank you also to the Faith Formation Children who donated items in the past and to those who helped carry supplies downstairs to the new closet location this past weekend. We are in need of the following supplies: bleach, cleaning supplies and tissues. Your kind generosity is greatly appreciated. The Outreach Committee Training for all new and current Eucharistic Ministers to the homebound for both churches, will take place on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the Holy Trinity Parish Hall.