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Church of the Immaculate Conception A Roman Catholic Community
400 Saratoga Road, Glenville, NY 12302
Hours: Monday-Friday 9-12 & 1-4
Office / Rectory Parish Center
Fax Email
Website
518-399-9168 518-399-9210 518-384-3278 [email protected] www.icglenville.com Find us on Facebook
The Presentation of thr Lord February 2, 2020
Calendar of Events
Sunday Monday Tuesday
2/2 Hospitality
8 am Mass 11 am Mass with clow 12 Noon Afterglow
Souper Bowl Sunday
2/3 9 am Mass 4 pm Hour of Prayer 6:30 pm Rosary Altar Society Mtg 6:30 pm Our Lady Queen of Peace Prayer Group
2/4 am Mass … followed by Adoration until ... 6 pm Benediction 7 pm K of C and Ladies Auxiliary 7 pm Rosary Makers
Wednesday Thursday Friday
2/5 9 am Mass 7:30 pm Book Club
2/6 No Morning Mass 4 pm Recovery Mtg 7pm TOPS Mtg 7 pm Choir
2/7 No Morning Mass
Saturday Sunday Upcoming
2/8 Confirmation Retreat
7:45 am arrival time
4 pm Reconciliation 5 pm Mass
2/9 8 am Mass 11 am Mass with clow 12 Noon Afterglow
Feb 10 Prayer Shawl Ministry Mtg
Feb 15 Father-
Daughter Dance
Feb 15 & 16 Blessing of Married Couples
The Eucharist is celebrated…. Sunday, the Lord’s Day 8 am and 11 am Anticipated on Saturday 5 pm Mon, Tues, Wed 9 am (except Feb 17) Thursday, Friday 7 am No morning Mass Thursdays and Fridays in February First Saturday of the month 7:30 am
Reconciliation Saturday 4 pm and by appointment
PASTORAL STAFF Pastor Rev. Jerome R. Gingras [email protected] Director of Music Ministries William Jon Gray [email protected] Pastoral Associate for Administration Fran Rossi Szpylczyn Pastoral Associate for Administration Kathy Friscic Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation Madeline Fretto Pastoral Associate for Youth Ministries Christine Goss Pastoral Care Coordinator Rachel Winters [email protected] Facilities Maintenance Christoph Belrose, Paul Toolan
Souper Bowl Sunday The SICM Emergency Food Pantry will participate in the annual, national Souper Bowl Sunday Appeal this weekend. Volunteers will accept donations after all Masses. All donations are used to purchase nutritious food for this essential program. Please be generous.
The Presentation of the lord February 2, 2020
SAT 7:30 am +Parish family members and friends Feb 1 5:00 pm +Mary Dziadul (1st Ann) - family +Fr. Thomas Connery - Darlene & Lou Polsinelli +Ruth Edwards (1st Ann) - Schultz family +Mike Ronca - Ronca family +Deceased members of the Freitag family - Ronca family +Bernadette Steele - Month’s Mind +Robert Trimble - Month’s Mind SUN 8:00 am +Fr. Thomas Connery - Shepard family February 2 +Robert A. Trimble - Carla Carter +Frank Keville - family +Barbara Parillo - Month’s Mind 11:00 am +Selma Gerasimovich - Monaghan family +Maria Pestano - Maddalone family +Bill Kouzan - IC Choir +Helen Smrstik - family +Alan Johnson - Joyce Maddalone +Charlie Brown - family +Fiorino Orlando - wife, Frances and family MON 9:00 am +Luigj, +Rose and +Paulin Matia February 3 Intentions of Milly Morgan in thanksgiving for recovery and for her 90th birthday - Ron & Donna Lagasse TUES 9:00 am +Frank Bosher - John & Eileen Sowa February 4 Intentions of the Ejilin family Adoration until 6 pm WED 9:00 am +Joseph Cintula (4th Ann) - family February 5 Special intention for Anna THUR 7:00 am No Morning Mass here February 6 8 am Mass at St. Anthony’s, Sch’dy FRI 7:00 am No Morning Mass here February 7 8 am Mass at St. Anthony’s, Sch’dy SAT 5:00 pm +Intentions of Nancy & Richard Shultes February 8 +Susan Magner - Karen Smith +Manny Deyoe - Sarah Saunders +Karen - Pomeroy family +Fr. Thomas Connery - Fr. Jack Hunter & Mary Agnes Dame SUN 8:00 am +Claude Venditti - Angie Fountain February 9 +Concetta Ingui - Milazzo family +Frank Keville - family +Judith Pomato - husband +Glynn Thomas Carter - Kim Klementowski +Mary A. Cintula - family 11:00 am +Selma Gerasimovich - Monaghan family +Helen Smrstik - family +Bill Kouzan - Paul & Carol Heckman +Robert & +John Greene - family +Earl Carpenter - Ron & MaryAnn Johnson +Charlie Brown - Ann Grega +James Sankowski - Mary Beth Sankowski +Henry “Mike” Pokrzywka - Month’s Mind If you would like to bring up the gifts, contact an usher before Mass.~
Mass Intentions
February 1-8
A note from the parish office… If you require an annual statement of giving for 2019, please contact us to request it.
We can be reached at 518-399-9168 or [email protected]
Keep us posted if you have a new address, email address or phone number. If you would like to receive weekly envelopes or to arrange for electronic donations or have other business concerns, please contact us.
Thank you for your unfailing support of the parish and the church in Glenville.
Rosary Altar Society Our February meeting will be on February 3 at 6:30 pm in the Flicker Room. After recitation of the Rosary, a brief meeting will take place. Our speaker will be Ann Nolte who will speak about Jack’s Place in Schenectady where the goal is to provide a “home” for the families of out-of-town
patients of Ellis Medicine and Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital while their loved ones are rehabilitating. All ladies of the parish are invited to attend. If you need a ride, call Dorothy at 518-399-2842.
2020 Calendar of Events February-June Monthly meetings take place in the Flicker Room at 6:30 pm.
February 3 6:30 pm – Rosary, Meeting & Speaker March 2 6:30 pm - Rosary, Meeting & Speaker April 6 6:30 pm - Rosary, Meeting & Speaker April Plant Sale May 4 6:30 pm - Birthright Shower May Tag Sale - Date to be announced June 3 End of year Banquet at the Turf Tavern
The Mass – Bishop Robert Barron’s Newest Study
Walk through the Liturgy with Bishop Barron and you’ll be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ. See how the Mass brings us out of the fallen world and into the heavenly realm, how it resonates with a call from God and a response from his people, the Church, and, most importantly, how we are intimately joined with the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharist. The Mass will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively participate in the source and summit of the Christian life.
www.WordOnFire.org • Mass.WordOnFire.org We meet Mondays, March 2–April 6, 2020 from 1–2:30 pm in the IC Parish Center - Room 1. Cost is $15.00. To register, contact Diane Bigos at 518-810-1310 or [email protected] by February 12.
YOUTH MINISTRY 399-9203 Christine Goss & Patty Nally
Mini-Courses Continue - last gathering for this
session is Wednesday, Feb 5 from 7-8:30 pm 7th Grade - A Closer Look at the Lord’s Prayer
8th Grade – You’ve Got a Friend in Me 9th Grade – Intro to Catholic Social Teaching 10th Grade – The Four Pillars
Reminder to complete and return your course reflection and evaluation form.
—- Confirmation —- Important upcoming dates for Confirmation Candidates: The Confirmation Retreat is Saturday, February 8. Candidates are reminded to meet in the Parish Center by 7:45 am. Grab bag breakfast will be provided. We ask your prayers for our candidates, catechists and peer leaders during this retreat experience. The following paperwork is now PAST DUE. If you have not turned these in, please get them to us ASAP: Sponsor Information Form; Covenant Candidate information forms are due on March 2 and needs to include your Confirmation Saint Name. Do not turn this form in without this information!
Summer Service Trip –If you missed the
Informational Meeting and would like more details, please give us a call.
Just 5 Days For current 6th, 7th and 8th Graders
Springfield, MA, July 20-24
Young Neighbors in Action
For current 9th, 10th & 11th Graders Brooklyn, NY, July 26-31
Are YOU Cereal? Middle School Youth Night Calling all Sixth, Seventh & Eighth Graders!
Sunday, February 2 from 6:30-8:30 pm Open to all middle school-aged young people.
What is a Youth Night? Great Question! It is a night for youth to come together, have some food, have lots of fun, get to know one another and grow - all in a faith-based context! Trust us; you don’t want to miss this! Friends are always welcome! RSVPs are appreciated to help with planning - but whether or not you RSVP - you should definitely come! Adults volunteers are needed to make our middle school nights successful. If you are interested in helping, contact the YM Office.
Totally missed that this event was scheduled for Super Bowl Sunday! It will be rescheduled. Stay tuned!
FAITH FORMATION 518-399-9210 Madeline Fretto & Michele DeLorenzo
ATTENTION PARENTS All of the children in our program will be rehearsing with Dr. Gray for the next three months to be the FULL CHOIR for the Alleluia Mass on Sunday, April 26, at 11 am. It is very important for the children to arrive on time for class, as the music rehearsals will be held before their Faith Formation classes.
February Schedule Rainbow 2/9 and 2/23 CLOW 2/2 and 2/9
WINTER BREAK 2/16 through 2/19. Classes will resume on
Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 9:15 am. FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE 2/15 beginning with 5 pm Mass, followed by 6 pm Dinner and 7 pm Dancing FAMILY MASS Sunday, February 23 at 11 am All families are invited to attend in preparation for our season of Lent
For the month of February, we will be preparing the children’s hearts and minds for the season of Lent, which begins February 26, Ash Wednesday. This year we will be sending home a prayer for every family to say together throughout the six weeks of Lent. If your child does not bring you a prayer, please contact our office or their catechist to get your family prayer. This year the Faith Formation Family will come together in prayer.
One of the most meaningful things we can do as parents, is teach our children the “Power of Prayer”----not just the routine of prayer. ~Tad R Callister
Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody. ~Kid President
The Mother Teresa Cancer Awareness Fund announces their Annual “Night of Hope Under the Stars” Gala
Friday, March 27, 2020, 7–11 pm at Longfellows, 500 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs
General Admission $120 (Cash Bar) VIP $160 (Open Bar & Special Drawing).
To Order Tickets visit www.mtcaf.org (Events/Fundraisers) .
Knights of Columbus Council 10013 meet Tuesday, February 3 at 7 pm in the Library.
Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus
also meet Tuesday, February 3 at 7 pm in Room 4.
We honor the memories of +Romania Palma and +Donald Reisinger,
who have gone to God one year ago this February.
Memory Café meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 1-2 pm in the Flicker Room. It is a welcoming place with music and conversation for individuals and families living with memory changes. The next Memory Cafe will be held February 12 - Join us! For information, or to sign up, call Rachel Winters at the rectory at 518-399-9168.
Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith
will deepen and grow
Sunday, Feb 2, 2020 FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD Family histories Life can change in a heartbeat. A newborn is presented for an inconspicuous customary blessing. Then destiny grips his family with a startling prophetic utterance. The holy purpose of families stirs to life in our commemoration of this story, as we ponder the mission of our own families. How do we share our gifts and hospitality? How do we exemplify the love that binds us? Today the U.S. Catholic community especially observes a National Day of Prayer for the African American Family, with its unique challenges and special witness within our national story. Listen: The prophets are still whispering.
READINGS: Malachi 3:1-4; Hebrews 2:14–18; Luke 2:22-40 (524). “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many.”
Monday, Feb 3, 2020 Memorial of Blaise, Bishop, Martyr Be a healing presence During this time of year, lots of us worry about coughs and colds. Well, we Catholics have a saint for that: Saint Blaise, the patron of throat ailments. Many churches offer special blessings of the throat on this day. Blaise was a healer of bodily and spiritual ailments. When he retreated to a cave to pray, people continued to seek him to be made well. He even healed sick animals who came to him. Are you the kind of person others turn to for caring? How can you help make others whole?
READINGS: 2 Samuel 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Mark 5:1-20 (323). “They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
Tuesday, Feb 4, 2020 Illness escapes easy answers Today’s gospel has dramatic stories of healing: Jairus’ daughter is at death’s door until Jesus works a miracle. And a woman with a hemorrhage finds respite through Christ. Despite the many times Jesus cured the sick, our faith doesn’t simply teach “illness bad, Jesus good.” It has a nuanced view of bad health. Illness is “among the gravest problems confronted in human life,” states the Catechism; it can lead to “anguish and self-absorption.” But illness can also be a path toward maturity, compassion, and gratitude, the Catechism continues. Take a moment today to meditate on how illness—your own and others—impacts your faith.
READINGS: 2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30—19:3; Mark 5:21-43 (324). “He took the child by the hand and said to her, ‘Talitha koum,’ which means, ‘Little girl, I say to you, arise!’”
Wednesday, Feb 5, 2020 MEMORIAL OF AGATHA, VIRGIN, MARTYR Noble is as noble does What is it about Saint Agatha, born in Sicily in 235, that she is one of only seven women named in the Canon of the Mass? Could it be her work as a deaconess? Was it the brutal torture she endured at the hand of Roman prefect Quintian? Was it her miraculous intervention to save a city from destruction by a volcano? The answer is likely in this exchange from The Acts of the Martyrdom of Saint Agatha: “What is your condition?” asks Quintian. Agatha responds, “Not only was I born free, but of noble family.” Quintian: “If you claim to be free and noble, why do you show yourself to live and dress like a slave?” “Because I am a servant of Christ,” Agatha says. Remember the freedom that comes with a commitment to love.
READINGS: 2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17; Mark 6:1-6 (325). “Many who heard him were astonished.”
Thursday, Feb 6, 2020 Memorial of Paul Miki, Priest, Martyr, and Companions, Martyrs Learn forgiveness from a role model We associate the city of Nagasaki, Japan with August 9, 1945 when the United States dropped the second (and last) atomic bomb used in World War II. But nearly 350 years earlier, in 1597, Paul Miki and 25 other Catholics, lay and clergy, children and adults, were martyred for their faith on a hill, now called Holy Mountain, overlooking Nagasaki. Miki used his last moments of life to forgive his executioners: “After Christ’s example I forgive my persecutors,” he is reported to have said. “I do not hate them. I ask God to have pity on all, and I hope my blood will fall on my fellow men as a fruitful rain.” Seek a moment today, and every day, to practice forgiveness in your own life.
READINGS: 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12; Mark 6:7-13 (326). “He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick.”
Friday, Feb 7, 2020 Street-level charity While Jeanne Marie Rendu is hardly a household name, most people know of the squalid conditions in 19th-century France described in Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables that compelled Jeanne Marie to act. Taking the religious name Rosalie when she entered the Daughters of Charity, she served the poor in disease-infested, overcrowded Paris and also guided leaders, thinkers, and social activists in her home, including Frederic Ozanam, with whom she later co-founded the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. She paid attention to the suffering around her and continually asked for God’s intervention. “Never have I prayed so well as in the streets,” she said. Her advice to her sisters more than 150 years ago still applies today as we encounter the poor among us: “Remember, Our Lord hides behind those rags.”
READINGS: Sirach 47:2-11; Mark 6:14-29 (327). “[Herod] was very much perplexed, yet he liked to listen to [John the Baptist].”
Saturday, Feb 8, 2020 Memorial of Josephine Bakhita Finding grace to overcome A child of loving Sudanese parents who was kidnapped by Arab slave traders when she was 7, Josephine Bakhita (1869-1947) knew the trauma of loss of family, compounded by 12 years of slavery where she was bought and sold like a commodity. When a master took her to Italy and temporarily left her with the Canossian Daughters of Charity, Josephine found a home that—with the sisters’ assistance—she never had to leave. She joined the community and for 42 years served as a cook and doorkeeper known for her gentle and charismatic presence. This amazing woman, whose body bore slavery’s scars of 114 lashes, found it possible to proclaim, “The Lord has loved me so much: We must love everyone . . . we must be compassionate!” Practice compassion as best you can today.
READINGS: 1 Kings 3:4-13; Mark 6:30-34 (328). “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.”
Reprinted with permission from TakeFiveForFaith.com.
Scripture citations from the New American Bible Revised Edition. Contributors: Alice Camille, Peg Ekerdt, Sister Colleen Gibson, S.S.J., Daniel Grippo,
Deacon Pedro Guevara-Mann, Fr Larry Janowski, O.F.M., Jennifer Tomshack, Patrice J. Tuohy
Volunteer Opportunities with The Community Hospice We are looking for more wonderful volunteers to join our team!
Community Hospice Volunteers make friendly visits to provide companionship and support for Hospice patients and their families in their homes and at nursing homes. It is truly a rewarding and fulfilling experience! To learn more and to request an application, contact Cheryl Gerstler, Coordinator of Volunteer Services for Schenectady County, at 518-724-0282 or [email protected]. Our next New Volunteer Training begins in February.
From the Pastor:
Forty days after Jesus was born, in accordance with the Torah, Mary and Joseph brought him to the temple in Jerusalem to be presented to the Lord. What they could not have known is that two elderly inhabitants of the temple, Simeon and Anna would recognize the Savior of the world in a six-week old child. As we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation today, let us challenge ourselves to recognize Jesus in the breaking of the Bread and in the faces of all of those we encounter.
Each year, in late January or at some point in February, many priests schedule time away before the busy season of Lent, and I am grateful to be able to do so also. Please welcome Fr. Tom Hayes, who will preside at weekend Masses for the next two weeks. Also, for the month of February, please check the weekly bulletin for the daily Mass schedule. Fr. Richard Carlino will celebrate the 9 am Masses from Monday through Wednesday, February 10-12. Please note that the Thursday and Friday 7 am Masses during February are canceled as Fr. Markert will be away the entire month of February. Also, we will not have a morning Mass at 9 am on Monday, February 17 due to President’s Day. Masses are celebrated at St. Anthony’s Monday through Saturday at 8 am. Thank you!
On February 19, our country will mark the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. On February 16, at the 11 am mass we will acknowledge parishioners Sal Famularo and Dr. Tom Smith, who were both in that landmark battle.
Thank you to Lisa Casapullo and her team for providing hospitality for us at all of the masses this weekend. Hospitality provides a wonderful opportunity to meet and greet longtime parishioners, along with new family members.
We are lucky to have our own Dona Fragnoli as a Virtus trainer. Dona will lead Virtus Trainings here February 11 at 6:30 pm and Wednesday, February 12 at 10 am. This makes it convenient for our volunteers to attend. See this bulletin for more information.
A final piece of business - in a break with our past protocols, this year an annual statement of giving will be provided to those families or individuals who request it of us. We hope to reduce our paper and stamp usage in this way. Should you require a statement, just contact the parish office at 518-399-9168 or [email protected]. It can be provided to you electronically or by postal service. We are grateful for your unfailing ongoing support of the parish.
Until next time, be well, do good deeds and say your prayers. Fr. Jerry
IS ABORTION EVER OKAY?
“You are called to stand up for life!... You are called to work and pray against abortion." - John Paul II
Book Club meets Wednesday, February 5 from 7:30-8:30 pm in the library. We will discuss The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd.
New readers always welcome. Questions? Call Simone McGuinness 518-928-6954.
College Care Packages for Spring Semester
If you have/know of a college student who would like to receive a care package from our parish, contact Christine Goss at 518-399-9203 or [email protected] with the student’s name and full mailing address by March 1. If you are interested in making a donation in support of the care package ministry – please also contact Christine
A note of thanks…. Dear Immaculate Conception Parishioners, Once again, thank you for your extreme generosity in giving to Birthright of Schenectady through your Christmas Bethlehem Tree program. Because of your generosity, we are able to give beautiful layettes to many women and their newborn babies. Not only are we able to support these women, we are able to support babies up to one year of age with diapers and new clothes. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness. Sincerely, Cindy Vitale and all Birthright volunteers
Virtus Training will be offered in the Flicker Room on
Tuesday, February 11 at 6:30 pm and Wednesday, February 12 at 10 am
To register, visit www.virtusonline.org Hit First Time Registrant and then View a List of Sessions. Select our organization (Albany, NY—Diocese). Hit the Select button and a list of sessions will appear. Then Start the Registration Process. For information or assistance, see your ministry leader, or contact Kathy Friscic in the rectory at 518-399-9168 or [email protected].
The Church of the Immaculate Conception, in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, New York,
is a community of faithful Christians, who have come together under the wisdom of the Holy Spirit
and the guidance of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to give witness to Jesus Christ.
Our mission is to celebrate the Eucharist;
to joyfully proclaim the Good News; to care for those in need; to actively foster stewardship of time, talent and treasure; and,
as a parish family, to grow in faith, love, and peace.
Welcome! We welcome visitors to our community
with great joy!
All Catholics who regularly worship at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, as well as those living in the greater Glenville area, are invited to become a part of our parish community. Our church is equipped with audio devices for the hearing-impaired and is handicapped-accessible. Please see our ushers for assistance.
We pray for those who have died recently, especially
+Frank Bosher, husband of Fran Bosher. Now absent from the body; they are present with the Lord.
Remember in your prayers all who are sick or suffering in any way - mind, body or spirit. We remember especially: Bob R, Nola Marotta, Kathleen P, Christian B, Tracey Sandberg, John Jankowy, Joanne G, Gerri G, Helen, Edward, Susan, Dave L, Stasia, Christopher, Ed and Joan, Mike, Tracey, Adelaide, Jenny and Rebecca, Owen Peterson, Bill V, Baby Christopher & Baby Patrick—their families & medical team, Ashley, Nicole and Joseph, Mary, Mark F, Eva, Leo, Alex, Marion, Ann, Lana Hansen, Debbie, John K, LM, BC, Kevin, Peg Marie, Gordon Snyder, Joe & Marie, Aaron G, Janet F, Lauren, Bill Petersen, Jeanne C, Ron Wood, Stephanie Smith, Connie Janack, Joyce Maddalone, James, Gloria Blum, Jacqueline, Madeline Trull, Darlene Polsinelli, Michael Martin, Pasquale & Mary Basilio, John Cook, Milly Morgan, Diane M, Barbara Mlodzianowski, Erin Hecker, James Kochen, Jim Fiedler, Anna & Abby Scott, “ E J “ Knapik, Justin, Patrick Richardson, Marie Stern, Tony, Linda A, Christopher, Paula, Stan J, John P, Carson, Susan Kopchik, Kevin Sarsick, Karen Rhodes, Kyleigh, Jennifer Jones, Brian Troiano, Joe Barnick, Valerie Saenger, Paul A, Sarah Gallagher, Patty, Jeffrey, Anna, Angelina, Lisa Bovino, Nicholas Watrobski, Tina Masterson, JoAnn Masterson. Names remain for two months; call the rectory for additions.
Reconciliation The opportunity for Reconciliation is available on Saturdays from 4-4:30 PM and by appointment. Parish celebrations of Reconciliation are announced during Advent and Lent.
Baptism The celebration of baptism is the first sacrament of initiation which begins our journey of following Christ. Infant baptisms take place throughout the year, except during Advent and Lent. Baptism for school age children is arranged as needed. Adult baptism and the reception of baptized non-Catholics into the Catholic church typically occurs during the Easter Vigil. For information on any baptism needs, please contact the parish office at 399-9168.
Confirmation Those wishing to be included in the annual parish celebration of Confirmation are asked to call the Parish Office. Students must be in the 11th Grade and be enrolled in the two-year Faith Formation Program. Adults may arrange for Confirmation by contacting the parish priest.
Marriage A registered parishioner who wishes to celebrate his or her marriage at Immaculate Conception is asked to contact the Parish Office, at least six months prior to the anticipated date and before any other arrangements have been finalized, to begin sacramental preparation.
Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of the Sick is intended for those who are ill or infirm. Parishioners planning to enter the hospital are encouraged to receive this sacrament prior to admission. Arrangements to receive the Sacrament can be made by calling the Parish Office. Please be aware that the hospital will not inform us of admissions. A communal celebration of the Sacrament of the Sick takes place seasonally.
Holy Orders Men interested in the Priesthood or Permanent Diaconate, and those men and women interested in Religious Life or Lay Ministry are encouraged to contact the Vocation Office at 518-312-9297 or www.albanyvocations.org. Please join our community in praying for an increase of vocations to the priesthood, religious life and lay ministry in our Church.
Last weekend’s collection amounted to $14,115 and for renovations $397. Thank you for your faithful stewardship.
Winter is upon us, so we ask you to remember that, in consideration for the safety of our parishioners, if Burnt Hills Schools are closed or delayed, there will be no morning Mass on weekdays. School closing info, can be found on Capital News 9, WNYT-TV, WRGB-TV and WTEN-TV. Also, on radio stations WFLY-FLY92 and WGY-810 and at www.timesunion.com. And, you can always check our website: [www.icglenville.com].
Annual Ziti Dinner The Glenville Rotary is holding its 31st Annual Ziti Dinner on Friday, February 7, from 4-7:30 pm at the Glenville Senior Center, 32 Worden Road. Tickets are $8 in advance/$10 at the door. Eat-in or takeout available. In addition to a full dinner with dessert, we offer entertainment and raffle prizes. The event raises money for the Northeast Regional Food Bank, Scotia-Glenville Food Pantry and other Rotary Service projects. Purchase advance tickets at Charlie Palmer State Insurance; Beth Kissinger CPA; or any Glenville Rotarian. For information, contact Kris McMore at [email protected] or (518) 491-3081.
