Church of the Holy Spirit �

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149 South Main Street, Gloversville, NY 12078�Phone: (518) 725�3143 ~�Fax (518) 725�7245�

Email: HolySpirit.Gloversville@rcda.org�

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Website: www.HolySpirit12078.org�

207 Glebe N.Y. Phone: (518) 762�2636 ~ Fax: (518) �6

Rectory: 205 Glebe N.Y. 12095�Phone: (518) � �

Website: w c c c e

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 unch Friday, 9:00 a.m. � 12:00 Noon�

Rev. Donald Czelusniak, Pastor�Larry Groesbeck, Deacon

CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT served by:�Karen Hoose, Director of Faith Formation�Liz Anderson, Pastoral Assoc. for Business Administration�Barbara Rieth, Parish Secretary�Ann Simonson, Youth Minister�Adam Valachovic, Buildings & Grounds�Tom Cichy and Lisa Stanyon, Trustees�

CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST �Saturday Vigil � 4:00 P.M.�Sunday � 11:30 A.M.�Daily Mass � Thursday & Friday 8:30 A.M.�

HOLY TRINITY served by:� Mary Pradelski & Jaime os Parish Secretaries

email: (rcchurch@holytrinityjohnstown.com)� Cindy Kollar, Faith Formation C di

email: (ckollar@holytrinityjohnstown.com)�Jeannie Popp, Administrator for �

email: (jpopp@holytrinityjohnstown.com) � Kevin Quinn, Plant Joe Polidore, Chair of Joint Pastoral Council� Frank DeRosa and Bob Schultz, Trustees�

CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST�Sunday � 8:00 A.M. & 10:00 A.M.�Daily Mass � Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30 A.M.�

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: �Every Saturday 3:15 P.M.�3:45 P.M. at Holy Spirit. Also, First Wednesday of the month following devotions, alternating monthly between parishes. �June 7th at Holy Trinity ~ July 5th Holy Spirit�

Holy Spirit and Holy Trinity 2017 Confirmands��

Katherine Ammann� Rachel Lee�Samantha Kay Antipuesto� Nina Lomanto� �

Evan Barker� Angelina Mannino� �

Charles Brown� Antonio Mannino�Damian Bruce� Evan Meashaw�Matthew Butkevich� Joshua Morton�Jacob Campione� Marcus Nellis�John Carpenter� Kadin O’Shaughnessy�Paul�John Clet� John Alan Peck�Libby Cook� Abigail Preston�Mark Cwiakala� Gillian Rosmarino�Honor DiMezza� Raymond Strauser�Conner Diviyak� Hannah Tomlinson�Grace Fitzgerald� Alexis VanValkenburg�Nolan Hayes� Taylor Vose�Alexander Jennings� Ethan Wager�Alexandra Johnson� Olivia Weiderman� �

May 21, 2017�

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 21, 2017�

Sunday:� Acts 8:5�8, 14�17/Ps 66:1�7, 16, 20/1 Pt 3:15�18Jn 14:15�21 � or Acts 8:5�8, 14�17/Ps 66/1 Pt 4:13�16/Jn 17:1�11a�Monday:� Acts 16:11�15/Ps 149:1b�6a, 9b/Jn 15:26��16:4a�Tuesday:� Acts 16:22�34/Ps 138:1�3, 7c�8/Jn 16:5�11�Wednesday:� Acts 17:15, 22��18:1/Ps 148:1�2, 11�14/Jn 16:12�15�Thursday:� Acts 18:1�8/Ps 98:1�4/Jn 16:16�20�Friday:� Acts 18:9�18/Ps 47:2�7/Jn 16:20�23�Saturday:� Acts 18:23�28/Ps 47:2�3, 8�10/Jn 16:23b�28�Next Sunday:� Ascension: Acts 1:1�11/Ps 47:2�3, 6�9/Eph 1:17�23 � Mt 28:16�20�

BAPTISM: First time parents are required to receive instructions. Call parish offices.� �

MATRIMONY: Pre�Cana is expected.�Call parish offices at least six months in advance.��

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): Karen Hoose 773�8590.��

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK & HOMEBOUND: 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.��

PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL:�At The Church of the Holy Spirit.��

CEMETERIES: Call par ish offices.��

MOTHER TERESA’S CLOSET: Emergency household and personal care items available at Holy Trinity Parish. ��

DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT: �Items are available, free of charge, at Holy Trinity Parish for those in need.��

WEDNESDAY DEVOTIONS:�3:00 P.M. �In May the Wednesday Devotions will be at �Holy Spirit with the Divine Mercy Chaplet in the presence of the exposed Blessed Sacrament. Prayer to Our Lady Undoer of Knots, Prayer for Vocations, Benediction, Divine Praise and closing prayer.�

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Weekday Masses: 8:30 A.M. �Tuesday & Wednesday at Holy Trinity, Johnstown�Thursday & Friday at Holy Spirit, Gloversville.��

Confessions: 3:15 P.M.�Saturday at Holy Spirit AND First Wednesday of the Month following devotions, alternating monthly between the parishes. �June 7th @ Holy Trinity ~ July 5th Holy Spirit��

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PASTOR’S MESSAGE:�

MASS SCHEDULE��

Saturday: 4:00 P.M. at Holy Spirit�Sunday: 8:00 P.M. at Holy Trinity� 10:00 A.M. at Holy Trinity� 11:30 A.M. at Holy Spirit�

May 25th is Ascension Thursday. The Mass schedule is as follows:��

� 8:30 A.M. at Holy Spirit�� 12:10 P.M. at Holy Trinity� � 5:30 P.M. at Holy Spirit�

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THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD�

MAY 25, 2017 ��

"And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." What consoling words Jesus had for his disciples, even as he was about to bring an end to his earthly ministry. He had spent some time with them after his resurrection, but now his mission was complete and he was about to return to be with his Father in heaven. Undoubtedly this must have been a difficult moment for the disciples. But as if to reassure them, Jesus gives this remarkable promise: that he will ALWAYS be with them, even when he is no longer physically present. We know, of course, that the presence he is referring to comes through the gift of the Holy Spirit. And what is most wonderful about this promise is that it also applies to us!� Jesus is with US always. His presence dwells in our hearts through the sacrament of baptism in which we receive the real, indwelling gift of the Holy Spirit in our hearts. We are not alone! The sometimes difficult journey of Christian life is not one we need to navigate solo. Christ himself ascended into heaven so that he could make himself present in a more universal and timeless way through his Spirit to all people who call upon him. Thus we rejoice on this feast of the Ascension. It's not so much about Jesus leaving. Rather, it's about him continuing his mission in a new way, a way that includes us very directly.� So let us remember that Jesus is present with us, even when we cannot see him next to us or hear his voice loud and clear. Let us call upon his Holy Spirit when we need guidance, comfort, or direction. And today, let us give thanks to God the Father for sending his Son to save us and for giving us his Spirit to accompany us on our own journey of life.�

May 21, 2017�

FOR THE WEEKEND OF �

CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT��

LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION ALTAR SERVERS��

4:00 P.M.� Hank & Marie� � Maria Hallenbeck Brown, Brian Farley, Ron Zimmerman� Kimi, Mike & Mike�� Born� � � � �

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11:30 A.M.� Mike & Sue� � Pam Bray, Kylie Griffiths, Karen Hoose�� Bridget, Matthew & Lucas �� Shrader�

The Church of the Holy Spirit�Collection information for the week of:�

May 14, 2017�

Holy Trinity Parish�Collection information for the week of: �

May 14, 2017�

MOTHER TERESA’S CLOSET: �� �We are currently in need of the following items to replenish our closet: tooth paste & brushes, toilet paper, paper towels, bar soap, tissues, feminine products, dish detergent and laundry detergent. Monetary donations are always welcome. We thank you for all your support for this much needed ministry.��

�The Outreach Committee�

HOLY TRINITY PARISH�

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LECTOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION� ALTAR SERVERS�� � � � � � � � � �

8:00 A.M.� Alan Spawn� Mary Landrio, Annie Dominiak, Marilyn Samperi� �

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10:00 A.M.� Anne Solar� Fr. Murphy, Kathy DeMarco, Michelle Wessendorf� �

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Wells House/Pineview Commons: Chris Nunn & Troy Switzer�

� Adoration of Our Lord��

“I have called you by your name, though you knew Me not, I am the Lord, �

and there is no other.”�

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Perpetual Adoration Fulton Montgomery Deanery. Look for us on Facebook.�

Regular Collection 5/14/17� $4,422.00� �

Envelopes� � $3,711.00� �

Loose� � $464.00� � Online� � $247.00�� � �Attendance 4:00 P.M. 255 11:30 A.M. 164�Bishop’s Appeal Assessment $42,387.00�95 Gifts� $13,865.00�Balance� $28,522.00� �

Regular Collection 5/14/17� $2,984.00� �

Envelopes� � $2,484.00� �

Loose� � $171.00�Mother’s Day� � $309.00 � �Other� � $20.00� �� � � �Attendance 8:00 A.M. 131 10:00 A.M. 115�Bishop’s Appeal Assessment� $48,403.00�31 Gifts� � $11,094.00�Balance� � $37,309.00�

SANCTUARY CANDLE for May 20th�June 2nd is given in memory of Connie Montanaro by Tina Perry.��

We have open dates for the candle ($12.00 for two week period) if interested call the Church of the Holy Spirit at �725�3143.�

The collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe is next weekend. This collection supports the Church in over 20 countries, many of which are still struggling to recover in the aftermath of Soviet rule. Funds from the collection support pastoral care, catechesis, building renovations and seminary formation. Your support restores the Church and builds the future in this region. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the collection.�

Sixth Sunday of Easter�

CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT�FAITH FORMATION NEWS:�

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Karen Hoose, Director of Faith Formation�email: khoose@frontiernet.net�

HOLY TRINITY PARISH�FAITH FORMATION NEWS:�

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Cindy Kollar, Faith Formation Coordinator�email: ckollar@holytrinityjohnstown.com�

�Children’s bulletin�

this week deals with�“Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit.”�

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Please take a few minutes to share the activities with your children. These

bulletins are available at the entrances of Holy Trinity Church.�

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THE ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL and CHICKEN BBQ �at Holy Spirit will be held on �Friday, June 30th from �4:00 P.M.�7:30 P.M. Save the date!�

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Please join us on Tuesday evenings during the month of May at Holy Trinity Church at 7:00 P.M. to pray the Rosary.��

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The next meeting of the Rosary Society will be �June 13th. Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 P.M. with �dinner to follow at 6:00 P.M. in the Holy Trinity Church Hall.�

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 24th at 6:30 P.M. at the Auriesville Shrine. �We have Confirmands from Holy Spirit and from Holy Trinity who will be celebrating the sacrament along with the parishes of �St. Francis, St. Joseph’s and Our Lady of Hope. Please pray for these young people that as they receive the fullness of the �Holy Spirit they will be better able to discern how to share their gifts with others. All parishioners are invited to celebrate with �Bishop Scharfenberger, our priests, the candidates and their families. �

CHANGE OF DATE: �Mass of Celebration for the graduating class of 2017. �Sunday, June 11th at the 10:00 A.M. Congratulations to these young people as they begin a new chapter in their lives.

HOLY SPIRIT DRIVEWAY: Since the city sewer problem, part of East Pine Street is closed and traffic is coming through our church driveway. Please be very careful when entering or exiting the parking lot to avoid any accidents until the street is reopened.�

The Helpers store is fulfilling Viola’s mission. We are open six days a week and supplying the need for carefully worn clothing and gently used household items. However, we do need more volunteers to work in the store. If you can �

� spare a few hours a week, � � call Richard Crane at �� 725�3701. �

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Please remember to support our local business who advertise on the back of our bulletin.�

Reminder to past Burda Scholar Award winners. Please submit your Spring Semester grades by June 1st. to the Holy Trinity Parish Office. Please be sure to include your name, the name of the school, your GPA and the semester you are submitting grades for.�

Church of the Holy Spirit & Holy Trinity Catholic Church�

HOLY TRINITY MASS INTENTIONS �FOR WEEK OF MAY 21, 2017�

HOLY SPIRIT MASS INTENTIONS �FOR WEEK OF MAY 21, 2017�

SAT. 4:00 P.M.� LOUIS SALVIONE (25TH ANN)�� REQUESTED BY FAMILY�

� FRANK MALAGISI, SR. �� REQUESTED BY JOHN & ANGIE SAVAGE�

� PATSY & SUSIE D’ERRICO�� REQUESTED BY BOB & LOUISE MOSCONI�

� STEPHEN TEDESCO�� REQUESTED BY LANDRIO FAMILY��

SUN. 11:30 A.M.� LUCILLE & FRANK CRANE�� REQUESTED BY FAMILY�

� CAROL “ROE” SEMIONE�� REQUESTED BY JOE & YOLANDA SEMIONE�

� GRACE GILBERT�� REQUESTED BY JOE & YOLANDA SEMIONE�

� MASS FOR THE PEOPLE��

MON. 8:30 A.M.� NO DAILY MASS��

TUES. 8:30 A.M.� MASS AT HOLY TRINITY��

WED. 8:30 A.M. � MASS AT HOLY TRINITY��

THURS. 8:30 A.M.� FEAST OF THE ASCENSION�� MASS FOR THE PEOPLE��

THURS. 5:30 P.M. MASS FOR THE PEOPLE��

FRI. 8:30 A.M.� VIOLA TASCILLO�� REQUESTED BY LINDA & RONALD FERRARA�

� STEPHEN SPURZA�� REQUESTED BY DAUGHTERS��

SAT. 4:00 P.M.� LIVING AND DECEASED MEMBERS OF � FRASCATORE & SHAMON FAMILIES�� CHARLIE VANDEVOORDE�� REQUESTED BY MARIA�

� ROSE PIAZZA�� REQUESTED BY PIAZZA FAMILY�

� STEPHEN TEDESCO�� REQUESTED BY CHARLIE PAPA��

SUN. 11:30 A.M.� PATSY & SUSIE D’ERRICO�� REQUESTED BY FAMILY�

� ANDREW & GRACE COZZOLINO�� REQUESTED BY SAL & CATHERINE COZZOLINO�

� JACK D’ERRICO (63TH ANN)�� REQUESTED BY SISTERS�

� MASS FOR THE PEOPLE�

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SUN. 8:00 A.M.� DAVID HORNIDGE�� � REQUESTED BY TONY & MARILYN SAMPERI�

� � KARILYNN BARTLETT MEADOWS�� � REQUESTED BY MOM & DAD�

� � MASS FOR THE PEOPLE �� � �

SUN. 10:00 A.M.� DOROTHY SWEET�� � REQUESTED BY LOU & PAT HILL�

� � GAYLE MAYE�� � REQUESTED BY LISE WILSON & FAMILY��

MON. 8:30 A.M.� NO DAILY MASS��

TUES. 8:30 A.M.� ELEANOR ADEBAHR�� � REQUESTED BY GEORGIA GAY�

� � CAROLE A. KROPAY�� � REQUESTED BY CHRIS NUNN��

WED. 8:30 A.M. � MARION FOSS (14TH ANN)�� � REQUESTED BY CHRIS NUNN��

THURS. 8:30 A.M.� MASS AT HOLY SPIRIT�THURS. 12:10 P.M. FEAST OF THE ASCENSION�� � MASS FOR THE PEOPLE��

FRI. 8:30 A.M.� MASS AT HOLY SPIRIT��

SUN. 8:00 A.M.� DAVID HORNIDGE�� � REQUESTED BY KATHERINE SATTERLEE

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SUN. 10:00 A.M.� WILLIAM ZIEGLER, JR.�� � REQUESTED BY BURCHELL FAMILY�

� � MASS FOR THE PEOPLE�

Pray for Carole A. Kropay and all who have gone to their heavenly reward and all who are sick or recuperating at home or in nursing homes.�

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OUR COUNTRY NEEDS OUR PRAYERS:��

Please join us to pray the Rosary to Our Lady of Fatima on the first Saturday of each month at 10:00 A.M. at the Trackside Homes meeting room in Johnstown.� �

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"If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot accept, because it neither

sees nor knows him. But you know him, because he remains with you, and will be in you." � Jn 14:15�17�

The offices of Holy Spirit �and Holy Trinity will be closed �on Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day.�