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HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday Vigil—4:00PM Sunday—8:30AM and 11:00AM
Weekday Schedule Communion Service: Monday and Friday at 9:00 AM
Mass: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9:00 AM
PASTORAL STAFF
Dr. Kathie Sousa Deacon Mark Leonard Fr Don Rutherford Sacramental Minister
PARISH LIFE CENTER
2416 7th Avenue Watervliet, NY 12189 (518) 273-6020/Fax: (518) 273-3978 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rcpw.weebly.com
Office Hours: Mon—Thurs: 8:30am—3:30pm Friday—10:30am—3:30pm
Administrative Assistant Judith Pope: [email protected]
Secretary Mary Beth Knapik
Archivist Thomas Hanley: [email protected]
FAITH FORMATION &
YOUTH MINISTRY CENTER
2425 7th Avenue (518) 328-0427
Coordinator Sharon Kowalski [email protected] Call for appointment
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:30 pm—3:45 pm or by appointment
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 announced.
Anointing of the Sick If you are hospital bound, homebound or seriously ill and desire to be anointed, contact the Parish Office. Eucharist can be brought to any parishioner by a Eucharistic Minister.
Our mission at Immaculate Heart of Mary is to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and to praise His name, by being a Christ-centered, welcoming, unified community. Called
to holiness, we celebrate the love of God through prayer and worship, the Eucharist and other sacraments, catechesis, evangelization and service to all. Always His people,
we strive to be good stewards of our time, talent and treasure. HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
Dear Parish Family,
This is my last weekend at Immaculate Heart of Mary. My sincere thanks to
every one of you. You made my seven months here a pleasure with your
acceptance and support from day one, and I am grateful to have served you.
I especially want to thank all our volunteers who serve God through the
church so willingly: the Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Baptismal Prep,
Faith Formation, Food Pantry, Friendly Visitors, Knights of Columbus, Fi-
nance Committee, Eucharistic Ministers, Sacristans, Lectors, Ushers, Mon-
ey Counters, Greeters, Musicians, Choir, Cooks and Bakers, Holiday Food
Deliverers, Lazarus Group, Mary’s Garden, Mary’s Kitchen, Evangeliza-
tion Committee, Prayer Blanket Ministry, Prayer Tree, RCIA, Right to Life,
Rosary Society, Scripture Study, Social Justice Committee, Welcome Minis-
try, Faith Community Nurse, and Pastoral Council members. As you can
see, we have a very vibrant, active, selfless church and I know God is proud
of you. I know I am.
This will be my third retirement. Whatever God calls me to next will be ex-
citing. I know I will say “yes.”
Thank you and may God bless you all.
- Blessings, Kathie
“THE LITTLE BLUE BOOK” and “the WORD among us” — Have you
noticed the booklets on the back table in the Church?? Please feel free to pick up your copies for reflective reading this Advent, including the Christmas Season. Spend some quiet time with the Lord during this busy season.
January 3, 2016
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PARISH Watervliet/Green Island NY
We invite you to become a member of our parish family. To begin the registration process, please fill out this form and place in the collection basket on Sunday. We will send you a new membership form for registration. Thank you
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SOCIAL JUSTICE—Please remember to place your donation for our neighbors in Sprakers, in the box located on the back table of the Church. In the Miracle that is Christmas, the kindness of strangers can turn despair into joy and a renewed sense of hopefulness. Sincere thanks for your generous support of our Christmas program!
FAITH FORMATION—For All Ages Sharon C. Kowalski, Coordinator of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry, [email protected]
Upcoming Faith Formation Schedule AM and PM sessions will resume at the regular times on January 3
rd.
Prek-grade 1 Coffee Hour: January 3 On Sunday, January 3, Grades Prek-K and grade 1 will be assisting at the 11AM Mass. They will also be hosting, with the help of their parents and catechists, a “Coffee hour” immediately after Mass in the back of the church. All are invited.
Please join us for a snack, a little conversation and the best little hosts and hostesses around!!
January 10: Family Mass, Parish Christmas Party: Our next Family Mass will be on January 10, 2016, as will our Parish Christmas Party. Check upcoming bulletins for further details.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Following the opening prayer at the 11am Mass, Father will invite all children from PreK to grade 3 to go to with our catechists to hear and discuss the readings for that Sunday’s Mass. They will return to you in the church after the Prayer of the Faithful. Older siblings may participate in a different role as helpers to Mrs. Pontari. She also welcomes parent’s help. If you would like to accompany your little ones and see what it’s
all about, please feel free to join them.
Here’s What’s Coming Up in January January 3: Prek-gr. 1 Coffee hour, immediately following the 11am Mass. January 10: Parish Christmas Party January 10: Family Mass, 11am
"The Eucharist is the heart and the summit of the Church's life." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1407) The weekly cele-bration of the Eucharist on Saturday evening or Sunday morning defines who we are as Catholics—in our parishes, in our house-holds of faith in our neighborhoods, and in our world.
We have 3 Mass options every weekend: Saturday, 4pm; Sunday, 8:30 and 11am. See you in Church!!
MARY’S KITCHEN: New Time:3 to 5pm Mary’s Kitchen is open Mondays from 3 to 5pm. All members of the community are invited – both parishioners and non-parishioners alike – to pick up a take out meal during those times. Questions about Mary’s Kitchen? Contact Sharon at 328-0427 for more information.
ROSARY SOCIETY—Our next meeting will be held January 6th at 6:00 pm.
A Reminder: All Lectors are urged to pick up their ‘Workbook for Lectors’ in the vesting sacristy off the hallway in the church if you haven’t already done so. Please list your name on the sheet that is near the books. Thank you.
SCRIPTURE STUDY: Exodus 24-31, 35-39—Please note: there will be no Scripture on Thursday, January 7. Sessions
will resume on January 14, 2016. God instructs Moses in the building of the Tabernacle, in which He will make His presence dwell. The Tabernacle
will move from place to place with Israel, allowing them to take the experience of Sinai with them. You are invited to join us on Thursdays in 2016, between 6 to 7:30PM, at the Faith Formation and Ministry Center
(2425-7th Avenue). For questions or for more information, please contact Sharon at 328-0427 or [email protected].
RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults—Do you have questions about the
Catholic faith? Is becoming a Catholic something you’ve thought about, but never actively pursued the “How can I do this”? Have you been Baptized or made your First Communion, but still need to complete the sacramental process? Are other family members Catholic and you would like to be able to share fully with them in worship? If you would like more information, contact Sharon at 328-0427.
IHM PRAYER TREE MINISTRY—If you know of someone who would like prayers said for them on their behalf, or for your-self: for wellness of spiritual, mental or physical health; speedy recovery from surgery; safe travel, please contact Brenda at 271-6184.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIAL:
Mitchell & Lis families Judy Paradise
Richard Giroux Anne Petty
Rita Coppola Mr & Mrs Paul M Connell
Philip S Coppola (names submitted after deadline )
Anne T Connell
Gilbert Sickles
Michael Egan
The Jarvis family
In loving memory of
John A O’Brien requested by the Family
10/16/16
In loving memory of
James D Langford requested by
Lilia Langford & Christine Callahan 6/12/16
Memorials for 2015-16
1/3/16
In loving memory of
Bryan T Roberts (son)
Raymond & Helen Werner (parents) requested by Judith Pope
4/24/16
In loving memory of the Edward Brooks Family,
Foglia Family & Monticup Family
requested by Rose Brooks & Family
1/3/16
In loving memory of
The Barron & Rys Families requested by the Family
In loving memory of
Joseph V Germano requested by the Family
4/17/16 2/28/16
In loving memory of
Genevieve M Dyer requested by her beloved husband
Bill, Children & Grandchildren
1/31/16
In loving memory of
William T Fahr, Sr & Julia F Fahr requested by the Family
In loving memory of
Dr. Richard P Crinigan, Jr requested by his wife, Patricia
and Children 4/24/16
Mass Intentions for Jan 4—10 Sun., Jan 3 (omission in previous bulletin) 11:00am—Leo J Raymond (Anniv), req by Ruth Raymond
Mon., Jan 4 9:00am—COMMUNION SERVICE
Tues., Jan 5 MASS
9:00am—The Bulger family
Wed., Jan 6 MASS
9:00am—Margaret & Tom Alund, req by Lorraine Alund David Crowley, req by Audrey O’Hare
Thurs., Jan 7 MASS
9:00am—Raymond J Werner (Anniv), req by his daugh-ters
Fri., Jan 8 NO COMMUNION SERVICE
Sat., Jan 9 4:00pm—Jerry Valenti (1st Anniv), req by his wife & family Joseph Tracey, req by his sisters & brothers Ann Biggs, req by Danny, Eileen & Timmy Johnson
Sun., Jan 10 8:30am—Bertha Bariteau, req by Judy & Phil
11:00am—Olga Somich (Anniv), req by Helen Somich Anna Maloney, Elizabeth Quinan, req by David & Maureen McMahon Louise Kelly (1st Anniv), req by Anne Dembrosky
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Weekly Collection (including mail-in) Dec 20-21, 2014……$7176.00 Dec 19-20, 2015……$6597.00
January 3—The Epiphany "We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him
homage." These Magi did not know the person they
were seeking to honor. They had not met Jesus, but
had embarked upon a long and arduous journey in
order to come into his presence. Although they were
not from among the Jewish people who had received the ancient
promises of a Messiah, they were nonetheless anticipating his arrival.
And when they found him, "they were overjoyed." Their quest had
come to its moment of fulfillment when "they saw the child with
Mary his mother."
For those of us who have been raised Christian since our infancy, it's
important to reflect on the joy of the Magi. They found Christ as a
result of great effort and expense. The very trials of their journey, and
the hope that was fulfilled when it was successful, made them appre-
ciate their encounter with Jesus in a profound way as "they prostrated
themselves... and offered him gifts." Converts to the faith may have a
kind of advantage in comprehending the experience of the Magi. But
cradle Catholics may need to exert a bit more effort to share in the
wonder. Even when Jesus has always been a part of someone's life, it
is still important to stand in awe of him. On the feast of the Epiphany
of the Lord, we meditate on what it means to "find" Jesus. For some
of us, this means remembering a conversion experience, but for oth-
ers it means imagining what life would be like without him, and then
rejoicing in the fact that he is truly with us. No matter how we found
the Lord, we too should fall down on our knees in adoration and offer
him the precious treasures of our lives: our fervent devotion and our
will to serve him. ©2012 Liturgical Publications Inc
IHM Food Pantry News—Happy New Year to all of our loyal supporters! It has been a very busy Thanksgiving/Christmas season here at the IHM Food Pantry. We couldn’t have done it without your donations and prayers. Your continued dedica-tion and commitment are commendable. We have received numerous very generous donations. Thank you to all our pa-rishioners, friends and local businesses who have helped us to make a difference this Christmas season!
Regional Food Bank Hudson Shores Rotary Club Bimbo Bakeries NYS Business Center
Please take the time to rest and unwind and enjoy the spirit of the season. May God continue to bless our mission at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Food Pantry.
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