March 23, 2008

Easter Sunday

Sisters and brothers in the risen Christ, this is the day that the Lord has made. This is the day of the resurrection of Christ. The Holy Spirit gathers us together in this sacred place to offer praise and thanksgiving to the God of life. We are called to unite our own joys and sorrows to the Lord, who promises new life to all who put their trust in him. Let us lift up our hearts, joining the angels and saints in a song of endless praise and thanksgiving.

 

MASS SCHEDULE

Mar.   22       7:30PM         Louise Usselmann...Granddaughter Kathy Perrella & Family

                                             Elizabeth & Joseph Delafano….Betty, Mike & Michael

Mar.   23     10:00AM         Martin & Grace Maddelone & Angie… Betty, Mike & Michael

Mar.   28      12:15PM        Novena to the Miraculous Medal

Mar.   29      4:30PM          Stella Pintavalle ……………….…...Gloria Marshall

                                             Lewis MacNeil………………....By Wife Susan

Mar.   30     10:00AM        Janis Saulnier……………………..By Family

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS                                  

03/22: B. White, D. White & C. Kiszkiel             03/23:  D. Duggan, C. Rogowicz & C. Rogowicz

03/29: S. Abeel & B. Abeel                                     03/30:  L. Zautner, B. White & D. White

           

COMMENTATOR & LECTOR

03/22:   TBD                                                  03/23:   J. Carosella & C. Hajjar

03/29:   C. Kiszkiel                                         03/30:   J. Carosella & L. Lucas

 

ACOLYTES

03/23:  Easter Sunday – TBD                         03/30:  Justin Aragosa

 

COUNTERS

03/23:  Formichelli & Adams                         03/30:  Welch & Maye

 

SALVATION ARMY SOUP KITCHEN – Our next date to serve is March 28th. On February 22nd we served 130+ meals.  We are in need of cash donations and as always helping hands.

 

saturday, MAY 31ST Rummage SALE – Mark your calendar now……. Start cleaning out your attics and cellars – Our rummage sale will be here before you know it.  Please be sure your rummage is in good condition and clean; electronic items must be in good working order etc…  Label your boxes whenever possible. If you’d like to put a price on your items – please do so using masking tape. For larger items that need to be picked up, call and leave a message at the rectory 374-9148 anytime.  We need a lot of sorters, and day of sale volunteers!  Be sure to get involved and have some fun.  Donna Lessard & Fred Simone

OPERATION RICE BOWL –Please return all Rice Bowls, if you have not already done so. A receptacle is located in the side entrance of the church.

SCHOOL OF RELIGION – NO CLASS March 23rd (Easter Sunday). Class resumes March 30th.

 

CEMETERY CLEAN UP -in Diocesan Cemeteries will begin on April 1st.  All grave decorations will be removed and discarded by cemetery staff.  Lot owners should remove decorations they wish to save prior to this date. 

 

TAG/BAKE SALE – sponsored by the Schenectady Business and Professional Women will be held on March 29th from 9AM – 2PM at the WWII Veterans Club, 718 Union St., Schdy.

 

ANTHONY & BEARD, TRUMPET AND ORGAN CONCERT – will be held on Sunday March 30 @ 3PM at First United Methodist Church, State St. Schdy.  This concert is free of charge and all are welcome to attend.

 

MEETING DATES

THURSDAY March 27th Bible Study 11:00 AM in the Parish Center

MONDAY April 14th Parish Council 6:45PM in the Parish Center

 

OFFERTORY COLLECTION:    The offertory collection for the weekend of 03/16/08 was $1,298.00. Needed to meet weekly expenses is $2,000.00.  Giving is an attitude that allows us to give all that we are, give all that we have and give all that we possess in the Holy Spirit to provide greater glory for God.

 

        MEDITATION:  THE BODY OF CHRIST:  THE TRIDUUM
Augustine explains how we can anoint Christ's body:

Anoint Jesus' feet by a life pleasing to God. Follow in His footsteps; if you have abundance, give it to the poor. In this way you can wipe the feet of the Lord.

The poor are, as it were, the feet of the mystical Christ. By aiding them we can comfort our Lord in His mystical life, where He receives Judas' kisses on all sides-the sins of Christians.  

The Gospel account may be understood in a very personal way. In everyone's heart, in my own too, there dwell two souls: a Judas-soul and a Mary-soul. The former is the cause of Jesus' suffering, it is always ready to apostatize, always ready to give the traitor's kiss. Are you full master over this Judas-soul within you? Your Magdalen-soul is a source of comfort to Christ in His sufferings. May the holy season of Lent, which with God's help we are about to bring to a successful conclusion, bring victory over the Judas-soul and strengthen the Magdalen-soul within our breasts. 

—     The Church's Year of Grace, Pius Parsch

Dear Parishioners,

We extend our wishes to each of you

For a very Happy Easter.

May our Risen Savior live and reign

In your hearts.

Fr. Mike, Parish Council & Staff

 

 

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Schenectady’s Historic Church   

Over 175 Years of Worship and Service

 

 

427 Franklin St. Schdy., NY  12305

Rev. Michael T. Schmitt – Sacramental Minister

 Administrative Assistant –Eileen Mazur

Parish Office Hours 8:30AM-2:30PM Monday through Thursday 374-9148 Closed Friday

Parish Center Email: sjb@albany.net Web Site:  www.albany.net/~sjb/

Saturday Mass taped for Channel 16 – Shown: Sunday 2 PM & Monday 2 PM

           

St. John the Baptist Mission Statement

Dedicated to Celebrating Christ’s Love in

Worship, Works of Charity and Fellowship