March 30, 2008

Second Sunday of Easter

Sisters and brothers in the risen Christ, the first line of today’s first reading describes what we are called to do as an Easter people: “They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers.”

 

MASS SCHEDULE

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

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

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

Apr.    03     12:15PM          Novena to the Miraculous Medal

Apr.    05      4:30PM           John Frank …….….SJB Buildings & Grounds Committee

Apr.    06     10:00AM         John and Rafaella DeMatteo…………………..By Family

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS                                                                                                                                              

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

04/05: T. Lotano & A. Lotano                                                                                 04/06:  C. Rogowicz, A. Welch & C. Rogowicz

                                               

COMMENTATOR & LECTOR

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

04/05:   M. Burger                                                                 04/06:   C. Greene & J. Scheib

 

ACOLYTES

03/30:  Justin Aragosa                                                           04/06:  Mattias Carosella

 

COUNTERS

03/30:  Welch & Maye                                                           04/06:  B & M Maddalone

 

*The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord */(this year celebrated
on *Monday, March 31*, because March 25th fell within the Octave of  Easter) /It is not an obligation to attend Mass on this feast. "Sometimes spiritual writers are accused of putting Mary on a pedestal and thereby discouraging ordinary humans from imitating her. Perhaps
such an observation is misguided. God did put Mary on a pedestal and has put all human beings on a pedestal. We have scarcely begun to realize the magnificence of divine grace, the wonder of God’s freely given love. The marvel of Mary—even in the midst of her very ordinary life—is God’s  shout to us to wake up to the _*marvelous creatures that we all are by
divine design."*_* from "Saint of the Day" at: www.americancatholic.org*

 

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

 

MEETING REMINDER FOR MEMBERS OF OUR LOCAL PLANNING GROUP – Our local planning group will be meeting on Wednesday April 2, @ 6:30PM at St. John the Baptist.

 

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 –Class resumes March 30th.  Classes are scheduled for April 6th.  NO CLASS April 13th & 20th - Spring Recess.  Class resumes April 27th.

 

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. 

 

Relay for LIFE - at Scotia/Glenville High School on June 13th and 14th.  This is a community gathering where everyone can participate in the fight against cancer.  Relays are an overnight event (because Cancer never sleeps) but it is not required to stay overnight.  We are in the process of forming a team.  We welcome all to join our team in the fight against cancer.  If you are interested in joining our team contact:  Eileen Mazur email: emazur@nycap.rr.com or 346-1860. The Relay for Life website is:  www.ascevents.org/relay/ny/scotiaglenville. 

 

 

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.

 

AVA MARIA PRO-LIFE NETWORK – will meet on Wed. April 2, from 3-4PM at St. Anthony’s Church.  Many parishes are represented and all are invited to attend.  For more information contact Carol 346-6721 or Jan 377-9702.

 

THANK YOU - Mark DiCerbo and I would like to thank all the acolytes that participated in our Holy Week services: Justin and Carli Aragosa; Michael, Christine and Rachel Natalie; Emi, Vitas and Mattias Carosella; Mikayla Thomas, Cecilia Holodak and Sarah and Kristen Perrella. A special "thank you" goes out to Justin for participating in every service we had from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday. He has really shown dedication and leadership by taking a prominent role in this ministry. As I have seen in the past, they all made these holy days extra special and more meaningful for those who came to them. We are very blessed to have these kids and young adults give of their time and talent as acolytes. Mark Perrella, Assistant Acolyte Coordinator

 

MEETING DATES

THURSDAY April 3rd Bible Study 11:00 AM in the Parish Center

THURSDAY April 10th Liturgy Planning Committee 6:30PM in the Parish Center

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

 

OFFERTORY COLLECTION:    The offertory collection for the weekend of 03/23/08 was $2,740.00. 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:  SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
                                  ~Renounce your fear of newness and freedom!~

"Easter is the hour of our own deliverance -- from what?  Precisely from Lent and from its hard Law which accuses and judges our infirmity.  We are no longer under the Law.  We are delivered from the harsh judgment! Here is all the greatness and all the unimaginable splendor of the
Easter mystery -- here is the 'grace' of Easter which we fail to lay hands on because we are afraid to understand its full meaning.  To understand Easter and to live it, we must renounce our dread of newness and freedom!"(/Thomas Merton/, SEASONS OF CELEBRATION, page 145-146)

 

 

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

           

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Dedicated to Celebrating Christ’s Love in

Worship, Works of Charity and Fellowship