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Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday Vigil—4:00PM, Sunday—8:30 AM and 11:00 AM
Weekday Schedules Communion Service: Monday & Friday, 9:00 AM Mass: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9:00 AM
PASTORAL STAFF
Fr Don Rutherford, Sacramental Minister Deacon Al Manzella, Parish Life Director Deacon Mark Leonard
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday prior to the 4:00pm Mass
Sacrament of Baptism Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements. Baptisms are generally on the 2nd weekend of the month.
Sacrament of Matrimony Couples should make arrangements as soon as the engagement is an-nounced.
Anointing of the Sick The Anointing of the Sick will be administered the first full weekend of each month, immediately after each Mass.
PARISH LIFE CENTER
2416 7th Avenue Watervliet, NY 12189 (518) 273-6020 Fax: (518) 273-3978 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rcpw.weebly.com
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS:
Mon—Thurs: 8:30am—3:30pm Friday—CLOSED (until Sept 7th)
Administrative Assistant
Judith Pope [email protected]
Secretary
Mary Beth Knapik
Archivist
Thomas Hanley: [email protected]
Facility Manager
Matthew Carabis
FAITH FORMATION &
YOUTH MINISTRY CENTER
2425 7th Avenue (518) 328-0427
Coordinator Sharon Kowalski [email protected] Call for appointment
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 1, 2018
A L L
A R E
W E L C O M E
(Deacon Al’s Corner will resume next week)
Today's Gospel offers a rare framework -- a story in a story. Most of the healing miracles
are standalone encounters. One person approaches Jesus, demonstrates faith, and is healed.
The evangelist tells the next story. This Gospel, however, is different. Jesus is on his way
to heal one person, a young girl of twelve, and is interrupted on his journey by "a woman
afflicted with hemorrhages." She bravely approaches Jesus in a crowd, despite being ritual-
ly unclean from her bleeding, and stretches out to touch his cloak. She is healed! Jesus
meets her eye, confirms her faith, and continues on to resurrect the young girl.
Reading this passage, it might be easier to identify with one story -- the long-suffering
woman or the young, innocent girl -- and to move past the other. But here they sit side by
side. The girl is twelve. The woman has been suffering for twelve years. For the Gospel
writers, number parallels have deep symbolic meaning.
Between the woman and the young girl, we are not one or
the other. We are both. None of us had a perfect childhood,
perfect families, or a perfect peer group. As we endure pain,
disappointment, or unmet expectations, it can feel like a
part of our childhood hopes have died. Our coping mecha-
nisms, social adaptations, and hidden secrets can make us
the "walking wounded" in some respects. Jesus wants to do
more than simply staunch the bleeding. His healing hand makes dead things come alive. He
awakens the dreams that are asleep. This process requires prayer, conversations with trust-
ed community and spiritual mentors, and critical looks at difficult areas of our life. Howev-
er, we can believe the words of our Lord. If we approach Jesus in faith, believing that he
wants to heal and save, we, too, will hear his calming words spoken over the hurts of our
life. "I say to you, arise!" "Go in peace."
Vocations Ministry—A very exciting save the date!!
Dynamic Catholic’s Dr. Allen Hunt is coming to St. Pius X Church to present the program “The Passion & Purpose of Marriage” on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. In this nationally acclaimed 4-hour program, Dr. Hunt uses stories, humor, scripture and personal experience to help couples learn the key ingredients to a happy and healthy marriage. “The Passion & Purpose for Marriage” is open to not only married couples but also to those dating, engaged, or singles looking to gain insight into relation-ships. Tickets can be purchased online now at Dynamiccatholic.com, go to “Events”, then “Passion & Purpose of Marriage” and look for “Loudonville”. This is expected to sell out quickly. Tickets are $25 per person. For questions, contact Tanya LaVallee at (518) 233-9552.
Rosary Society
News—the next
meeting of Rosary Society will be held on July 11 in the Parish Life Center at 6:00pm. All women over 18yrs are invited to join.
Scripture Sharing: No Session, July 5
Please note: We will not meet for Scripture on July 5. Next Thursday, July 12, we will begin Session 7 with questions and a discussion of As Christ Loved the Church. All are welcome. Hope you will join us!! For more information, please contact Sharon at 328-0427 or [email protected]
Faith Formation - For All Ages:
Sharon C. Kowalski, Coordinator of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry [email protected]
Faith Formation Information Please call the Faith Formation office at 518 328-0427 or contact Sharon at [email protected] for infor-mation or questions about our Faith Formation Program. Prek-K Day: July 15 We will be having a special Pre-k-K Day on Sunday, July 15th immediately following the 11am Mass in the Parish Life Center. All pre-k and kindergarten children are invited - and they can even bring their parents and siblings!! There will be snacks, crafts, games and ideas to help keep God in their lives. Invitations have gone out to families (based on our Baptismal records), but if you didn’t receive one – come anyway!! Don’t forget to invite family, neighbors and friends who have PreK-Kers!! For additional information contact Sharon Kowalski at [email protected] or call 518-328-0427. Summer Training for New Altar Servers Any young people who have made their First Eucharist and are interested in becoming altar servers, please contact Mrs. Kowalski at [email protected] or Mrs. Carabis at [email protected] . Although we currently do not have any female altar servers, this is an option in the modern church. We are looking forward to hearing from all those who think this might be a ministry that they would like to be a part of. Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Please note: CLOW will be on hiatus until September. Here’s What’s Coming Up in June/July July 15: Pre-K-K day, after 11am Mass, PLC July 25: Volunteer Appreciation:
Mary’s Kitchen: Closed Monday, July 2
Please note: Mary’s Kitchen will be closed on Monday, July 2. It will re-open at the regular time on Monday, July 9. Many thanks to our dedicated salad and sandwich makers who pre-pare those items every Monday morning. It wouldn’t be Mary’s Kitchen without their help!! All members of the community are invited to join us in Mary’s Kitchen– both parishioners and non-parishioners alike – to enjoy an eat in meal, chat and relax with friends or to pick up a meal to take out. Questions?? Contact Sharon at 518 328-0427 for more information.
Social Justice: Caring for the Environment
2 Corinthians 8:13— “Not that others should have relief while you are burdened, but that as a matter of equality your abundance at the present time should supply their needs.” Pope Francis, Laudato Si: —“The human environment and the natural environment deteriorate together; ...the deterioration of the environment and of society affects the most vulnerable people on the planet.”
RCIA & Sacramental Preparation for Adults and Older Children
What about you? Need to receive sacraments –Baptism, Eucharist or Confirmation; for yourself, an older teen or young adult? Whatever your needs may be – whether completing the Sacraments of Initiation or questions about becoming members of Catholic faith, we are here to help you make it happen. We will work around your schedule and your individual area of need. Something to consider - Do you know that in order to be a godparent for Baptism or a sponsor for Confirmation, you must have received all three Sacra-ments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation)??? Need more information?? Contact Sharon at 518 328-0427 or [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE: CRAFT FAIR/FLEA
MARKET—AUGUST 18TH
The Rosary Society is plan-ning a Flea Market on Au-gust 18, 2018. All parishioners are welcome to participate. If you are interested in a table please contact Linda at (518) 785-6670. If you have items that you would like to donate, please contact Jeanne at (518) 268-3501.
CHANGE IN PARISH OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK ONLY: Due to vacation schedule of staff member & the holiday observance on Wednesday, the parish office will be open only on the following days and hours!!
MONDAY, TUESDAY & THURSDAY; 9:00AM to 3:30PM
IT’S SUMMER!! Drink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated!
In loving memory of Joseph V Germano
requested by the Family 12/23/18
10/7/18
In loving memory of Adam & Katherine Novak
John G Novak & Florence Szpot requested by the Family
In Memoriam - 2018
10/21/18
In loving memory of the Edward Brooks Family, Foglia Family
& Monticup Family requested by Rose Brooks & Family
7/29/18
In loving memory of William T, Sr, Julia F
and Robert A Fahr requested by the Family
In loving memory of John A O’Brien
requested by the Family 10/14/18
In loving memory of John T Sherlock
requested by his wife and Family 5/12/19
7/8/18
In loving memory of Bryan T Roberts (son)
Raymond & Helen Werner (parents) requested by Judith Pope
In loving memory of J. Vince Cocca
requested by his wife and Children
10/21/18
7/8/18
In loving memory of The Barron & Rys Families
requested by the Family
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE Weekly Collections (incl mail-in/E.G.)
6/24-25/17………………$5763.00 6/23-24/18…..…………$6164.00
Thank you for your continued commitment and kind support to Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. God bless you always.
Mass Intentions for the Week
Sat., June 30 4:00pm—Living & deceased members of IHM Marian A Baciewicz, req by the family Marge Halpin Testo, req by the family
Sun., July 1 8:30am—Patricia Colbert, req by Gloria Colarusso Matthew Manzella, req by Lorraine Bulson Mary Holton, req by Ellen/Paul Hughes
11:00am—Marian A Baciewicz, req by Baciewicz family
Mon., July 2
Tues., July 3
Wed., July 4 - NO COMMUNION SERVICE
Thurs., July 5 -
Fri., July 6 - NO COMMUNION SERVICE
Sat., July 7 4:00pm—Isabelle/Barbara Ann Amato, req by the Fahr family Nicholas Mitchell, Sr, req by his wife Dorothy & family Mary Holton, req by the Rosary Society
Sun., July 8 8:30am—Living & deceased members of IHM Matthew Manzella, req by Gloria Colarusso Patricia Colbert, req by Joan Millington
11:00am—Helen Kupiec, req by Dolores Shaw Elizabeth Crawmer, req by Georgianne Marchione
When Doing Your Estate Remember Your Parish
IHM Prayer Ministry If you would like the prayer team to pray for you or a loved one, please contact Brenda Persons at 518 271-6184 .
“The Eucharist is the heart and the summit of the Church’s life.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1407). The weekly celebration of the Eucharist on Saturday evening or Sunday morning defines who we are as Catholics – in out parishes, in our households of faith, in our neighborhoods, and in our world. We have 3 Mass options every week-end: Saturday, 4pm; Sunday, 8:30am and 11am.
Charismatic Mass and Healing Service
Christ Our Light Church, 1 Maria Dr., Loudonville, NY
Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Time: Praise and Prayer 7:00 pm
Mass 7:30 pm. Healing service to follow.
Come experience the power of the Holy Spirit! All are welcome.
Information: Call Jack 518-334-6503
COMMUNION SERVICE—9 AM
COMMUNION SERVICE—9 AM
(Generation of Faith)
A WALK THROUGH THE MASS
1) Why should we come to Mass on Sunday? Because Jesus said, “Do this in memory of me.” from the beginning of the his-tory people have offered sacrifices to God. At first offering were things people had raised, animal and cereals, and they were burned. God’s Plan sent Jesus to Earth to Show us a new way. His death on the cross put an end to the need for a bloody sacrifice. At the Last Supper Jesus gave us a sacramental sacrifice of the perfect offering - Himself. The Mass is the reenactment of this sacrifice and we come to celebrate it because Jesus told us to.
2) How is the Mass structured? It has two main parts—a Liturgy of the Word and a Liturgy of the Eucharist. Christ’s public life was like a mass. He spent three years living the gospels, ful-filling scripture prophecies, telling us that through Him we can know the father, singing psalms and praying for us—a liturgy of the Word. His last Supper was a liturgy of the Eucharist and his death on the cross-completed the sacrifice. Je-sus worked through the Word, His actions and the Eucharist. He still works through His Word and the Eucharist, and through our actions. (more to follow as space allows)
