April 27, 2008

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sisters and brothers in the Risen Christ, the Holy Spirit summons us to this holy place to be nourished at the tables of the word and Eucharist. Our journey through the Easter season is quickly moving toward the annual celebration of Pentecost. As this Mass begins, let us ask for an

outpouring of God’s Spirit on all gathered here as well as on the family of God throughout the world.

MASS SCHEDULE

Apr.    26      4:30PM           John Ciarmiello………………..…….By Daughters

Apr.    27     10:00AM         Angeline Bright…………….…Son George and Family

May    01     12:15PM          Novena to the Miraculous Medal

May    03      4:30PM           People of St. John the Baptist

May    04     10:00AM         Anthony & Concetta Valentino………By Daughter Mary

                                              John & Rafaella DeMatteo……..…….By Family

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS                                                                                                                                              

04/26: C. Glover & G. Glover                                                                  04/27:  D. Duggan, W. Chura & C. Mastan

05/03: C. Kiskiel & B. Cummings            05/04:  L. Lucas, M. Perrella & A. Welch

                                               

COMMENTATOR & LECTOR

04/26:   B. Nicolella                                                                04/27:   C. Hajjar & L. Lucas

05/03:   M. Burger                                                                 05/04:   T. Burke & C. Greene

 

ACOLYTES

04/27:  Carli Aragosa, Mikayla Thomas & Cecilia Holodak 05/04:  Mark DiCerbo Jr.     

 

COUNTERS

04/27:  Welch & King                                                            05/04:  B & M Maddelone    

 

COUNTERS – The new counters schedule covering the next several months, can be picked up in the finance office or copies are also in the ushers’ closet.

 

BISHOP’S APPEAL – The Bishop’s Appeal will be conducted this Saturday April 26, and Sunday April 27.  We are assessed at $12,155.00.  We need all of you to reach our assessment!  Lynn Lucas, Chair

 

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST – THE FUTURE! – Our next Town Meeting will be held Sat. May 3rd and Sun. May 4th following the 4:30PM and 10:00AM masses.  The topic of the Town Meetings will be the future of St. John the Baptist.  We strongly encourage you to attend either one of these important meetings.

 

WEAR RED FOR PENTECOST! -  The parish Liturgy Planning Committee is hoping you will wear something *boldly red, *symbolizing the fire of the Holy Spirit, for THE SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST, SATURDAY (VIGIL MASS), MAY 10/SUNDAY, MAY 11.

 

MAY CROWNING - SUNDAY, MAY 4 - following the 10 a.m. Mass.  Taylor
BARBER, who will receive her FIRST HOLY COMMUNION on FATHERS' DAY, JUNE 15, will crown the statue of Our Lady in the grotto in front of the Church.  

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED - Do you have a deep devotion to Christ,
"the Bread of Life," present in the Eucharist?  Please consider accepting this call from your parish to become part of this ministry (i.e. service) to your fellow parishioners.  The Lord KNOWS you are not "worthy."  No one is.  But the Lord also KNOWS YOU ARE NEEDED. Call the Parish Office to accept our call for you to serve!  All liturgical ministers will be *commissioned on Sat. /Sun.  May 24-25*, the SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST.

 

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE AT THE CEMETERY -   We are in need of someone to take charge of this annual event, including organizing, planning and executing.  We must presume that we will NOT have a priest available, which necessitates a Eucharistic Minister to preside over a Communion Service or someone to lead a Service of the Word.  TO VOLUNTEER TO TAKE CHARGE OF THIS EVENT, CALL THE PARISH OFFICE: 374-9148.

 

saturday, MAY 31ST Rummage SALE We are looking for many people to get involved this year to help make our Rummage Sale a success. Sign up information is located in the back of the church.  We'll need at least 30 people to work the day of the sale and many others to help with sorting and helping getting things ready.  We will NOT collect any clothing.  (save it for fall) Also, be sure your rummage is clean and in working order.  Please help us by labeling your boxes and bags - it saves us a lot of time.  We will have our BBQ, Bake Sale, and Fried Dough as in the past - we are in need of cookers!!! Please call Fred Simone if you have large items that need to be picked up - 346-9077.  Call Donna Lessard to with any questions @ 346-2290. Sorting will begin in May..... look for the signs. 

 

 

SCHOOL OF RELIGION –Class resumes April 27th.  Classes are scheduled for: May 4th, 11th & 18th (last class).

 

SPRING ENRICHMENT - May 12-15, at the College of St. Rose.  Because we are Called to BE Church, we must be a literate laity, spiritually formed, theologically informed and pastorally trained.   Pick up a flier in the vestibule.

 

CROP Walk:  Sunday, May 4, 2008 will begin at St. Helen’s School, (Niskayuna).  Registration will be held from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.  The CROP Walk is a celebration where people from all walks of life join in common good to fight hunger here (local food pantries and meal programs) and overseas (relief and self-help development).  ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE WILL RECEIVE AN ENVELOPE TO COLLECT DONATIONS BY CALLING DONNA SIMONE (work # 374-3382) or email: dasimone@aol.com.  Participants obtain their own sponsors (friends, family or parishioners).  Checks should be made out to:  CWS/CROP (may be put in the collection basket).

 

Relay for LIFE – The bake sale originally scheduled for this Sunday April 27th has been postponed until Sunday May 11th following the 10AM mass.  WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!  We are in need of bakers, and people to help at the bake sale.  We will also be selling luminaries you may purchase in memory of a loved one and plants suitable for Mothers Day giving.  All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.   The Relay for Life will take place at Scotia/Glenville High School on June 13th (begins @ 7PM) 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. 

 

MEETING DATES

THURSDAY May 1st Bible Study 11:00 AM in the Parish Center

MONDAY May 12th  Parish Council 6:45PM in the Parish Center

 

OFFERTORY COLLECTION:    The offertory collection for the weekend of 04/20/08 was $1,407.00. Needed to meet weekly expenses is $2,000.00.  "Remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth." Deuteronomy 8:18

 

             MEDITATION:  SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Today’s scriptures are filled with messages of inspiration for all of us. In the first reading, we hear remarkable stories of healing. In the second reading Saint Peter reminds us to be ready to let others know why we are people who live in hope. And in today’s Gospel the Lord Jesus promises that he will send the Holy Spirit.

As we continue our sojourn through the fifty days of Easter joy, let us acknowledge the presence of the Holy Spirit in the sacred word proclaimed this day.

 
 

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