Saturday, December 16 5:00PM Lilian Eriole req. by Joanne Eriole Joseph Eriole req. by Joanne Eriole Sunday, December 17 8:30AM Angela O’Toole req. by Terry Doyle Elizabeth J. Martin req. by Joanne Martin 11:00AM Rose Crupi req. by The Crupi Family William Sewell req. by St. Vincent de Paul

Giving Tree Delivery

Parishioners are invited to help deliver Christmas gifts directly to the families we serve in the Food Pantry. All deliveries will take place on Saturday December 16th and depart from the Pariah Hall at 10:00AM. If you have any questions please call Angela at 518-489-5408.

Christmas Eve Junior Choir

All children & youth are invited to sing or play their instruments

at the 5:00PM Christmas Eve Mass. Rehearsals will be on Sunday,

December 10 & 17 - immediately following the 11:00AM Mass, and will last approximately

30 minutes. Please contact: Marie Bernadett

at music@stvincentalbany.org or 489-5408 with questions.

2017 Bishop’s Appeal Update:

$100,884 has been donated by 252 donors. A balance of $8,687 remains to meet our assessment. Please prayerfully consider what is within your means. Envelopes are at church entrances.

12/12 RCIA Meeting 7:00-8:30PM (L) Centering Prayer 7:30-8:30PM (Chapel)

12/16 Giving Tree Gift Delivery 5:00PM Mass (C)

12/17 8:30AM Mass (C) Elementary Faith Formation 9:45-10:45AM (PC) 11:00AM Mass (C) Teen RCIA 12:15-2:00PM (MTG1, MTG2) Creation Care Team 12:15-2:30PM (L) 6:30PM Mass (C)

(C) Church, (G) Grotto, (PC) Parish Center, (PH) Parish Hall,

(L) Lounge, (HIS) Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary (MTG 1) Meeting Room 1, (MTG 2) Meeting Room 2

COLLECTIONS FOR DECEMBER 3, 2017 -

In Pew: E-Giving: Total: Regular: $6,527.85 $1,424.13 $7,951.98 Food Pantry: $4,184.00 $245.00 $4,429.00 Rainy Day Fund: $1,100.00 $0.00 $1,100.00 Human Devel.: $25.00 $0.00 $25.00 Evangelist: $18.00 $0.00 $18.00 Confirmation: $10.00 $0.00 $10.00

Thank you for your generosity. Your regular financial support of our parish community is

essential to our continued viability and vitality.

Would you like to begin receiving offertory envelopes? Give the Parish Office a call at 518-489-5408 to register for your set of envelopes!

December 10, 2017 ~ 2nd Sunday of advent

Blessing of a Christmas Tree

Lord our God, we praise you for the light of creation: the sun, the moon, and the stars of the night.

We praise you for the light of Israel: the Law, the prophets, and the wisdom of the Scriptures. We praise you for Jesus Christ your Son: he is Emmanuel, God-

with-us, the Prince of Peace, who fills us with the wonder of your love.

Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we illumine this tree. May the light and cheer it gives

be a sign of the joy that fills our hearts. May all who delight in this tree come to the knowledge and joy of salvation. We ask this through Christ

our Lord. Amen.

Food Pantry Christmas Card Sale

Two parishioners who live at the Beverwyck would like

transportation to the 11:00 AM Liturgy on

Sunday. If you would like to form a team of parishioners who would do the pick up perhaps once a month, I would

be happy to facilitate the process. If you are interested in helping, please call Sr. Eleanor at 518-489-5408.

Faith Formation & Youth Ministry

Faith Formation Sessions (grades k-5) meet on Sunday from 9:45-10:45 in the Parish Center Youth Day Session (grades 6-10) on Jan. 7th from 12:15-2:00 in the church

Confirmation Final session is on Dec. 10th from 12:15-

2:00 PM in Meeting Rooms 1 & 2. Congratulation to the newly Confirmed!

Workcamp! Teens volunteering for a week this summer in Wallingford, CT will meet for a “Get To Know You” gathering on Sunday, January 21st at 12:15PM. Spaces for Workcamp are still available for interested youth! Contact Tahlia with questions at 518-489-5408 or by email at youthministry@stvincentalbany.org

Wednesday, December 20, 2017 7:00PM

The Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary The College of Saint Rose Campus

959 Madison Avenue

This evening of reflections uses the journey of Mary (Miryam in Hebrew) to open our hearts in welcoming the

birth of Christ into our lives. Through music, poetry, scripture, and silent prayer we will awaken our spirits to the Annunciation, the Visitations, and the Birth of Jesus Christ.

All are welcome to attend. Program is free of charge. For more information please call Joan Horgan at 518-454-5296

Need something for the person who has everything?

Purchase a Food Pantry Christmas Card

and honor your friend or relative and support our

Food Pantry. T he Christmas Card sale will take

place in the Parish Hall following all Masses December 9/10.

Liturgical Ministers for December 16-17: Baker: Terri Bronner Writer: Eileen Shirey Writer for Dec. 24: Robert Ward

Saturday, 5:00 pm Presider/Homilist: Fr. Leo O’Brien Acolyte: Marcia Ringelmann Readers: Mary Morris, Jean Stern Eucharistic Ministers: Johanne Floser, Margaret Ludington, Anne Tyrrell, Fred Morris, Deborah Morris Liturgical Coordinator: Rosemarie Tobin

Sunday, 8:30 am Presider/Homilist: Fr. Michael Farano Acolyte: Jim Schwab Altar Servers: Abby Paulsen, Elias Nino Readers: Michael Dollard, Patty O’Toole Eucharistic Ministers: Lynn Dollard, Bill Dollard, Kathy Kelly, Scott Foster, Molly Johnson, Clare Pelkey Liturgical Coordinator: Mary Oill Minister of Hospitality: Jeanne Monteau, Molly Johnson CLW-School Age: Susan D’Entremont Counters: John Delehanty, Mary Ricard, Don Dugan Coffee Hour: Andre Castagna

Sunday, 11:00 am Presider/Homilist: Fr. Michael Farano Acolyte: Al Turo Altar Servers: Gabriel Cruz, Anaya Zullo Readers: Julianna Pinkans, Kathy Sheppard Eucharistic Ministers: Fernando Vazquez, Angel Rosa, Diane Marcil, Laurie Kirchman, Jo Ann Bennett, Ron Jones, Ellen Naughter, Jeanne Qualters, Angela Warner, Beth Lacey Liturgical Coordinator: Maryhelen Lounello Ministers of Hospitality: Dave LaFleur, Jeanne Qualters, Deborah Jo Ross, 1 Needed CLW-School Age: Beth McCarthy CLW-Small Children: Maureen Athens Veronica Ministry: Peggy Kowalski Counters: Richard Medvetz, Dick Neimeyer, Anne Conway Coffee Hour: Maureen Carr Domaratz, Jim Bennett

MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS

Hospital Visitation: Week of December 10, 2017

SPH - Eileen Shirey, Laura Scoones and Jeff Vigliotta AMCH - Jeanne Qualters, Sally Beckman

Readings for the Week of December 10, 2017

Sunday: Is 40:1-5,9-11/2 Pt 3:8-14/ Mk 1:1-8(5) Monday: Is 35:1-10/ Lk 5:17-26 (181) Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17/ Lk 1:26-38 Wed: Is 40:25-31/ Mt 11:28-30 (183) Thursday: Is 41:13-20/ Mt 11:11-15 (184) Friday: Is 48:17-19/ Mt 11:16-19 (185) Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/ Mt 17:9a, 10-13 (186) Next Week: Is61:1-2a,10-11/1Thes5:16-24/Jn1:6-8,19-28(8)

December 10, 2017 ~ 2nd Sunday of advent

♦ Due to unforeseen circumstances the drive thru Christmas Light Show at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine will be cancelled! It is now being planned to debut in December of 2018.

♦ St. Matthew’s Church in Voorheesville has secured

Special Group Tickets for the upcoming: Chris Tomlin’s Worship Night in America!! Featuring Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, and More! Thurs, April 12, 2018 at 7:00PM in the Albany Times Union Center. Chris Tomlin seeks to unite all in worship and prayer. It is powerful when all streams of the church come together in an act of unity to worship and pray. Limited tickets available at the group price: tickets are $60 Sec 119 Rows A-C and a few select seats for $45 in Rows E, F, G. For more information please contact Peggy McQuade at 518-765-2805 Ext. 14 or st.mattswelcome@gmail.com

♦ To honor our Blessed Mother and to pray for

respect for all human life, St. Madeleine Sophie Respect Life Ministry will observe the 28th Annual National Night of Prayer for Life at St. Madeleine Sophie Church, 3500 Carman Road, Schenectady, NY 12303 (Guilderland). Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins at 9:30 PM on Friday, December 8th and concludes with Benediction at 12:30 AM on Saturday morning, December 9th. Please join us in bridging the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Saint Juan Diego. Even if you cannot stay for the entire vigil, come for whatever portion you can attend. For more information, please call Theresa Schweigert at 518-355-5919.

“We are a community committed to Jesus Christ, nourished at

Eucharist and dedicated to justice.”

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 P.M. Vigil Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. 6:30 P.M. PARISH CENTER 984 Madison Avenue

FOOD PANTRY Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:30-2:30 PM ~ (518) 694-3153

PRESCHOOL (518) 482-5346 www.stvincentspreschool.com OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday, 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

EMAIL secretary@stvincentalbany.org

FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/stvincentalbany

PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE FOR:

♦ Pastoral Care - Visits to homebound parishioners, hospital patients or nursing home residents.

♦ Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults - Membership in the Roman Catholic Church.

♦ Infant Baptism - Celebrated monthly (except during Lent)

♦ Reconciliation - By appointment or 4:45PM Saturdays

♦ Matrimony - At least 6 months prior to your hoped for date.

♦ Bereavement Ministry - is available through the parish office. Please call and ask for Sr. Eleanor Guerin.

Gluten Free Hosts & Personal P.A. Receivers are available.

Church of Saint Vincent De Paul

900 MADISON AVENUE ALBANY, NEW YORK 12208

WEBSITE www.stvincentalbany.org

PHONE (518) 489-5408 FAX (518) 489-5474

PASTORAL TEAM: Parish Life Director Elizabeth Simcoe pld@stvincentalbany.org

Sacramental Ministers Reverend Leo P. O'Brien lobrien26@nycap.rr.com 518-640-9582 Reverend Michael Farano

Faith Formation Ellen Kueterman k-5faithformation@stvincentalbany.org

Youth Ministry Tahlia Hadley youthministry@stvincentalbany.org

Food Pantry & Angela Warner Peace & Justice socialjustice@stvincentalbany.org

Liturgical Ministries Meg McCarthy liturgy@stvincentalbany.org

Music & Liturgy Marie Bernadett music@stvincentalbany.org

Senior Ministry and Sr. Eleanor Guerin, RSM Pastoral Outreach pastoraloutreach@stvincentalbany.org

Bookkeeper Veronica Schmidt-Henzler businessmanager@stvincentalbany.org

Maintenance Rich Nagengast maintenance@stvincentalbany.org

Parish Secretary Rebecca Cribbs Rice secretary@stvincentalbany.org

Custodian Carlos Baez

ST. VINCENT'S PRESCHOOL: Director Eileen Jaklitsch st.vincentspreschool@gmail.com www.stvincentalbany.org/preschool

PARISH TRUSTEES:

Al Turo Aturojr@gmail.com; 869-2059 Diana Bangert-Drowns dbangertdrowns@nycap.rr.com; 482-4604

THE COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE: Office of Spiritual Life: 454-5250

Website: www.strose.edu/officesandresources/spiritual_life

Director of Joan Horgan Campus Ministry HorganJ@mail.strose.edu

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