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The Church of St. Clare, A Roman Catholic Community at Colonie 1947 Central Avenue; Albany, NY 12205
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS:
Saturday Vigil ............................................ 4:00PM
Sunday ................................8:30AM and 10:30AM
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is offered at
10:30AM Mass.
Daily Eucharist....Consult weekly calendar inside
this bulletin which is also available on the web
page.
Hearing Assistance Devices…..Please speak to
an Usher or Greeter before Mass.
Homebound….People who are unable to come to
Church because of illness, etc. may call the parish
office to arrange to have a Minister bring Holy
Communion to them at home.
CONTACT INFORMATION
PARISH OFFICE ............................ 518 456-3112
OFFICE HOURS .... Mon.– Fri. 8:30AM - 3:30PM
FAITH FORMATION OFFICE (grades K-11)
......................................................... 518 456-3113
FAX ................................................. 518 456-1072
EMAIL ADDRESS ........... [email protected]
FACEBOOK .... https://www.facebook.com/pages/
Church-of-St-Clare/860482587376359
WEBSITE .. http://www.stclarescolonie.com
LEADERSHIP
Nancy A. Volks, D.Min .......... Parish Life Director
The Reverend Thomas Konopka, LCSW,
Sacramental Minister
The Reverend Ronald A. Menty, in Residence
OUR MISSION STATEMENT St. Clare’s is a Catholic community united in Jesus Christ, who is alive in our midst. We are a people on a
Journey of faith, who pray and worship together. By the way we live, we inspire and motivate all people, to be
what we say we believe.
SACRAMENTS Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday before the 4:00PM Mass or by appointment. Celebrations during Advent and Lent. Baptism: Baptism is both a gift and a responsibility. Parent(s) must be registered active members for at least 3months before any Baptism or Baptismal preparation can be scheduled. Active means attending church on a regular basis. Baptisms are once a month. Please call the Parish Office for details. Marriage: Arrangements should be made with Nancy at least 6 months in advance, before a date can be set. Do not set your reception until after you have met with Nancy. Anointing of the Sick: Please see Father after Mass if you are going into the hospital for planned surgery, etc. Please have a family member call the office if you are suddenly hospitalized. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Sessions for those interested in the Catholic Faith either in becoming Catholic or just want to learn the basics about their faith. Please call the office for information.
The Church of St. Clare, Albany, NY November 20, 2016
ST. CLARE’S WEEKLY CALENDAR
DATE DAY EVENT TIME/ROOM
11/20 Sun. Liturgy Basketball Prayer Group
8:30 & 10:30 a.m. 1-6 p.m.—Gym 7:00 p.m.—Chapel
11/21 Mon.
11/22 Tues. Liturgy Pick up pies
8:00 a.m. 4-7—Hall
11/23
Liturgy Scripture Sharing
Basketball
8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m.—rm. 2 5-10 p.m.—Gym
11/24 Thurs.
Office Closed Thanksgiving
9:00 a.m. Mass
11/25 Fri. Office Closed Basketball
12-10 p.m.– Gym
11/26 Sat. Basketball Liturgy
12-3 p.m.—Gym 4:00 p.m.
11/27 Sun. Liturgy Basketball Prayer Group
8:30 & 10:30 a.m. 1-6 p.m.—Gym 7:00 p.m.—Chapel
FINANCE
Weekend of Nov 12 & 13, 2016
(286) Envelopes $ 7,569.00
(10) On-Line Bill Pay $ 713.00
Loose Cash/Checks $ 1,067.47
Total Collection $ 9,349.47
Weekly Operating Budget $ 9,699.00
This week’s Collection $ 9,349.47
Weekly Shortage/Deficit (-$ 349.53)
Cumulative Deficit (Fiscal Year-to-date) (-$ 8,639.35)
*Fiscal year = July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017
Going away? Please let us know! Please call the parish office at 456-3112 to have
your offertory envelopes and other church
mailings stopped until you return!
Thank you! Together, we can make a difference!
No Coffee Hour Nov. 27th 2016 - Coffee Hour resumes Dec. 4th
Redeem your cans & bottles and donate to
St. Clare’s at the same time! Take your returnables
to COLONIE BEVERAGE at the Corner Vly Road &
Central Avenue (across from Kohl’s Plaza) & tell
them to apply the proceeds to St. Clare’s Account!
It’s that simple!
FUNDRAISER
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES We are in need of adult volunteers to help assemble the Annual Raffle mailing on Tuesday, November 29th at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Pizza dinner is provided. Please contact Maria Ritz at 456-3113 ext. 111 or by email [email protected].
ADVENT WREATH PRAYER: Advent begins the
weekend of November 26th & 27th with the annual
blessing and lighting of the St. Clare Advent
Wreath. Families are needed to read the Advent
Wreath Prayer at each of the following masses:
November 27th @ 10:30am, December 4th @ 8:30am &
10:30am, December 11th @ 8:30am & December 17/18 @ all
masses. Families come in all shapes and sizes: husband & wife, mom,
dad & kids, parent & child, grandparents & grandchildren, the people
you sit with in your pew! A signup sheet is located in the back of the
Parish Hall or contact Maria Ritz/Mary Nicholson at 456-3113 or at
[email protected] to reserve your Mass time. Samples
of each week’s prayer can be found next to the signup sheet.
The Offertory Collection
Calling all Wood Workers!
We would like to add a shelf to the wall
behind the Altar to hold the Book of the
Gospel. If you are handy with wood
working and able to make a shelf for the
church, please call Pam Danz at
456-3112, ext 123.
In other news …
LECTORS: There will be a brief meeting for all Lectors
after each mass the weekend of Dec. 3/4. Lectors can
attend which ever meeting is most convenient.
Today’s collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human
Development (CCHD) provides funding for groups that make
lasting change and uplift the poor in the United States. CCHD’s
grants improve education, support economic development and
create affordable housing in low-income neighborhoods. Help
us continue to defend human dignity and build communities of
solidarity. Please give to the CCHD Collection.
The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday
& Friday, Nov 24 & 25 in observation of
Thanksgiving.
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
WORSHIP Faith Formation and Youth Ministry
Question of the Week + What are the situations that make it tough for me to share my faith? How could I change that?
+ Have I ever found myself in the position to help someone who is being treated unjustly? What did I do?
Christmas Pageant - Rehearsals will be
held on the following Saturdays from
10:30am to 12:00pm: Dec. 3, Dec. 10,
Dress Rehearsal will be Saturday Dec.
17th 10:30am to 12:30pm. Our pageant will
be Sunday, December 18th at 6:30pm.
High School Schedule 9 t h & 10 t h level Mon. Nov. 28 – 6:30 to 7:30 Mon. Dec 12 – 6:30 to 7 :30
Jr. High Schedule 7 t h and 8 t h level Mon. Nov 21 – 6:30 to 7:30
Mon. Dec 5 – 6:30 to 7:30
Elementary Schedule levels K to 6
Nov 20-21 – weekly sess ion 9:25, 4 :00pm
Dec. 4 -5 – weekly sess ion 9:25, 4 :00pm
Dec 11 -12 – weekly sess ion 9:25, 4 :00pm
Dec 18-19 – weekly sess ion 9:25, 4 :00pm
Monthly Service Ministr ies
Nov 21–Bishop Broderick Bingo -6:15 -7:30
Dec14 -Schenectady Ci ty Mission 4:30 -7:00
Dec 20 – Regional Food Bank – 6:00 -8:00
Is God cal l ing you to serve? What are the g i f ts and ta lents God has g iven you? How can you use them to he lp others know God? Our Fai th Format ion /Youth Min is t ry o f f ice has many
opportun i t ies f rom Being a Catechis t to he lp ing in the of f ice on Sunday’s to be ing par t o f Chi ld ren’s L i turgy of the W ord, as wel l as he lp ing wi th Youth Min is t ry act i v i t ies . Cal l Mary at 456 -3113 to d iscern i f God is ca l l ing you to use your g i f ts to he lp wi th in Fai th Format ion and Youth Min is t ry .
Weather Delays and Closings Please check the School Clos ing Network, that can be seen on our loca l TV channels and on l ine for any in fo rmat ion concern ing cancelat ions for a l l our Fai th Format ion and Youth Min is t ry Act i v i t ies . I t wi l l be pos ted under: St . Clare’s Rel igious Instruct ion.
For the protection of our Young People, Please have an ADULT accompany Children to the Bathroom. Our building is open during Mass times and we all need to keep our children safe.
ALTAR LINENS
Nov. 20—J. Corlew—Nov. 27—K. Schubin
Dec. 4—B. Mohr
Saturday, November 19th 4:00 PM Willis & Virginia Cappallo req. Sharyn Cappallo Thomas & Kathryn Bonesteel req. Jim & Ruth
Beninati Sunday, November 20th 8:30 AM Terrance Brady (bdy) req. The Family John Haas, Jr. req. The Family Pete & Catherine Morawski req. Shirley & Charlie
Maguire 10:30 AM Riccardo Robustiano req. The Family Peter Frisconi, Sr. req. Anne Nahm Lorraine Jankowsky req. Nancy & The Staff at St.
Clare’s Monday, November 21st Tuesday, November 22nd 8:00 AM Intention of the Celebrant Wednesday, November 23rd 8:00 AM For all the faithful departed Thursday, November 24th 9:00 AM People of the Parish Friday, November 25th Saturday, November 26th 4:00 PM Rosemary Sullivan req. Helen Pollack Millie Murphy req. Elaine & Charles Bailey Brian Justice req. Shirley & Charlie Maguire Luzete Santos req. Joe Santos Sunday, November 27th 8:30 AM Larry Nicholson req. St. Clare’s Catechists Joseph & Rose Scarff req. Shirley & Charlie
Maguire Ellen Leonardo req. The Family 10:30 AM Marty Klingbeil (bdy) req. Mom & Dad Carly Bradley (bdy) req. Don & Barbara Voerg Peter Frisoni, Sr. req. Anthony & Jessica Lindmier
First Sunday of Advent
Is 2:1-5 - Rom 13:11-14—Mt 24: 37-44(1)
Food Pantry Collection— Dec. 3/4 & 17/18
