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ST. MICHAEL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 20 Page Avenue ~ Cohoes, N.Y. 12047
Rev. Peter Tkocz, Pastor
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: [email protected]
Web site: www.stmichaelsofcohoes.org
Church Hall: (518) 237-7121
Faith Formation: (518) 237-5151 ext. 5
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 ill-ness, 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.
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
Weekly Contributions
BULLETIN: The deadline for information to be in the bulletin is one week prior to the publication of the bulletin.
Rosary & Novena Tuesday, 6:30pm Faith Formation Classes Begin September 20 Rosary Meeting September 21, 6pm
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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THANK YOU... TO ALL WHO SHARED
THEIR TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE FOR
THE GOOD OF OUR PARISH COMMUNITY
LAST WEEK.
Weekend of September 23 & 24, 2017
September 9 & 10, 2017 Year 2016
$ 4,022.00 $ 3,626.00
Stewardship Hurricane Harvey Relief Church Hall Improvements Parish Support Candle Offerings Christmas Religious Assistance to Poland Thanksgiving Faith Formation Fuel Insurance Assumption Catholic Charities Evangelist All Saints All Souls Immaculate Conception Campaign for Human Development Catholic University Catholic Home Missions Appeal
$ 3,422.00 $ 1,374.00
$ 315.00 $ 80.00 $ 57.00 $ 50.00 $ 23.00 $ 20.00 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 10.00 $ 10.00 $ 8.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 2.00 $ 2.00 $ 2.00
Your at Mass Support Mail Your E-Giving
$ 3,931.00 $ 375.00
$ 1,129.00
In case of a funeral, the daily Mass intention(s) will be included in the funeral Mass celebration.
September 17, 2017
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY COLLECTION will be the weekend of September 23rd and 24th. Thank you for your anticipated support.
There will be NO BINGO held during the construction phase of the Church Hall Ceiling and Lighting Replacement Project. The construction is expected to take 3-4 weeks and Bingo will resume in October.
Lectors Extraordinary
Ministers
Sacristans
4:00pm J. Gebosky B. Jurnak
J. Sliwa E. Twiss K. Twiss B. Brehm
E. Twiss
9:00am J. Frainier
E. Kosek, Jr.
K. Kosek J. Clairmont J. Frainier P. Ostiguy
Dr. A. Bania
11:00am B. Mazur H. Barnas
M. Sala M. Zielinski D. Rozycki
I. Pietkiewicz
G. Lubas
SPECIAL PROJECTS: In memory of †Leona Kimball from Albert & Christine St. Pierre $10. THANK YOU!
September 17, 2017
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 CEILING & LIGHTING REPLACEMENT FUND
CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED
FUNDING REQUIRED TO EXTINGUISH EXPENDITURES $24,520.11
DONATIONS: Charles Allendorph. M/M Edward Barlik in
memory of †Maria & Roman Pasierb. Therese
Blizniak. David Bolaski in memory of †Leo Bolaski,
†Mildred & Edward Moquin, †Fr. Richard Dybas. Barbara
Brewka. M/M Robert Callanan. Michael H. Chaszczewski in
memory of †Mary Chaszczewski. Frank & Doris Colaruotolo
in memory of †James & Olga Mencarelli. Mrs. Stanley
Darwak in memory of †Montanino & Darwak Family. M/M
Paul Davey in memory of †aunt Kathryn Rothammer (18th
Ann.). Joelean Dearstyne. Jennie M. Korbel. Ann Krupski in
memory of †Frank Krupski. Joanne Lear. Tony & Sandie
LePage in memory of †Florence Giles & Richard
Couture. M/M Walter Lipka. Madeline Lis in memory of †Lis
& Warzala Family. Mary Savage in memory of †James &
Andrew Savage. Joan & Gilles Senecal in memory of †John
& Mary Pyskadlo. Dennis & Janet Sheahan. Barbara Smith.
M/M John Sokolowski. Carol & Paul Sponable. Megan
Sutherland. M/M Frank Wojcik. THANK YOU
NEWS FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
The PNA/St. Joseph Society will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, September 28th, at 6pm. Meeting will be held at the PAA Club on Willow Street in Cohoes. Refreshments and pizza will be served after the meeting.
Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, 136 Shrine Road in Fultonville will host their 2nd annual fundraising dinner, Martyrs Feast, on Saturday, October 14th. Mass, celebrated by Bishop Scharfenberger, is at 4pm and the dinner is at 5:30pm in the Visitor Center. There will also be a Silent Auction and a Cash Bar. Call 518-630-9922 or email [email protected] for tickets which are $50 per person. Please consider donating an item for our silent auction.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter: “The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger, and rich in compassion.” Help to encourage our compassion and forgiveness by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next WWME Weekends are November 3rd – 5th in Albany and September 29th - October 1st in Morristown, NJ. For more information, call Ed & Rhonda Staats at 518-279-3243 or visit us at albanyme.org.
Personal Care Drive for Catholic Charities: For the 3rd year, Saint Michael’s Parish has offered to be a Sponsor for the Personal Care Drive for Catholic Charities for the month of October. This drive helps folks who have HIV/Aids and other Chronic Illnesses that Catholic Charities helps through their expanded Medicaid intensive case management services. Items they are in most need are: laundry detergent, dish soap, household cleaning products; personal hygiene products (soaps, shampoo, deodorant, shaving items); paper products (bath tissue, tissues, paper towels); sheets (full & twin) and bath towels. Anything you can donate will be appreciated. Please drop your donations in the box labeled “Personal Care Drive for Catholic Charities” in the back of the church during the month of October. If you have any questions, please call Kathy Kosek at 518-785-1674 or Pat Harrington at 518-237-5158.
POLISH LANGUAGE LESSONS: Polish class registration is under way. We teach children & adults; beginner & advanced. Classes start in September. For information, please call 518-867-1427.
BASKET BINGO PARTY: St. Michael's Rosary Society is sponsoring its 3rd annual Basket Bingo Party on Sunday, November 5th, here at St. Michael's. Instead of winning a cash prize when you get a bingo, you win one of our beautiful baskets. Like all parish events we need your help to make this event a success. We are looking for donations of prize baskets and gift cards. We will also accept your cash donation to purchase prizes and supplies. At the Basket Bingo Party, we will have food, snacks and drinks available. We also need donations of cupcakes and brownies on the day of the party, so if you are a baker, can you help us? If you have any questions or would like to donate, please contact Maria Swieton at 518-782-1203 or Michelle Frainier at 518-235-3292. We hope you can join us for a fun afternoon. Doors open at 11:30am and games start at 1:00pm. Under New York State law, you must be at least 18 years old in order to participate.
ROSARY NEWS: There will be a Rosary meeting on Thursday, September 21st, at 6pm. The location of the meeting will be designated before the meeting.
September 17, 2017
Masses September 16, 2017 - September 24, 2017
Sat., Sept. 16
4:00 p.m. Intention of Parishioners by Fr. Peter Happy Birthday Father Peter by Parishioners
Sun., Sept. 17
9:00 a.m. †John Sloboda by his Family †Raffaele Cappabianca by his Family †Amy McDonald by Doris Vojnar †Victoria Drziewiecka (4th Ann.) by Dr. Bania and Wife †Frances Lis (1st Ann.) by her daughter Madeline †Thomas Gorsky (16th Ann.) by his Children
11:00 a.m. †Anna i Jakub Swiętoń by Synowa z Rodziną †Jadwiga i Piotr Mentrak by Córki z Rodzinąmi
Mon., Sept. 18
9:00 a.m. †James and Andrew Savage by their Family †Frances Lis (1st Ann.) by her daughter Madeline
Tues., Sept. 19
9:00 a.m. †Leona E. Kimball by Maria Swieton
Wed., Sept. 20
9:00 a.m. Father Peter’s 50th Birthday by Parishioners Father Peter’s 50th Birthday by Doris Vojnar †Herbert Tkocz by Fr. Peter
Thurs., Sept. 21
9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity
Fri., Sept. 22
9:00 a. m. Mass at Holy Trinity
Sat., Sept. 23
4:00 p.m. †Noreen Tansky by Pat Wilcox †Novak Family by Theresa & Henry Novak †Joe Scesny by Ed & Kathy Twiss †James and Andrew Savage by their Family
Sun., Sept. 24
9:00 a.m. Intention of Parishioners by Fr. Peter †Raffaele Cappabianca by his Family †Tom Boivin (4th Ann.) by his Family †Monica & Anna Nowaczyk by their Niece †Charles Colaruotolo, Sr. (3rd Ann.) by his Family †Thomas Gorsky (Birthday) by his Children
11:00 a.m. †Zmarli z Rodzin Lopatniuk i Kielbasa by Rodziną
St. Michael’s
Faith Formation News
Director: Kathy Burns (518)237-0370; (518)428-6353
Here you will find Faith Formation announcements, news, important dates and reminders.
Please feel free to tear this section off and post on your refrigerator!
Wednesday Faith Formation Classes begin on September 20th at 6pm for Grades 1-5 and at 7:15pm for Grades 6-10.
Monday Faith Formation Classes begin on September 25th from 6pm to 8pm.
Due to the Church Hall Renovations the following changes will be necessary:
• The opening night Ice Cream Social will be in the Parish Center. We will gather in the Church and proceed to the Parish Center once the children are paired with their teachers This event is courtesy of Michelle and John Frainier.
• Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be rescheduled from October 8th to October 22th at 9am.
Thank you for your unstanding.
Please join us on Sunday, September 24th, at the 9am Mass as we celebrate our Catechists on Catechical Sunday.
PLEASE REMEMBER
A child must have 2 years of Faith Formation classes to make First Communion, usually beginning in First Grade, with First Communion occurring in May of Second Grade.
A child must have 3 years of Faith Formation classes to make Confirmation usually beginning in Eighth Grade with Confirmation in the Spring of Tenth Grade. Confirmation Candidates must be 15 years old at the time of Confirmation.
Please feel free to contact Kathleen Burns for questions 428-6353 (Cell), 237-0370 (Home), 237-5151 (Office)
“Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these
that the kingdom of God belongs”
September 17, 2017