July 15, 2007

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Brothers and sisters, we have heeded the call of the Lord and have assembled in this place to give God praise and honor. Here we are inspired by God’s living word and nourished at the table of the Eucharist. With wonder and awe in God’s presence, we begin this Mass with hearts filled with expectant joy.

MASS SCHEDULE

July     14        4:30PM      Deceased Parishioners of St. John’s Parish

July     15      10:00AM      Deceased members of the DiLello Family.......By Family

                                            Silvio Tremante…………………Adinolfi Family

July     19      12:15PM      Novena to the Miraculous Medal

July     21        4:30PM      Deceased Parishioners of St. John’s Parish

July     22      10:00AM      Pasquale (Pat) Formichelli.......Formichelli Family & Nancy Adams

                                            Silvio Tremante…………………Adinolfi Family

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS                                           

07/14:   A. Lotano, T. Lotano & C. Kiszkiel 07/15:   D. Alvarado & M. Sieder & J. Rey

07/21:   B. White, A. Lotano & R. White                      07/22:   A. Welch & D. Alvarado & W. Chura

               

COMMENTATOR & LECTOR

07/14:  M. Burger & C. Greene                                      07/15:   J. Scheib & C. Hajjar

07/21:  B. Nicolella & E. Feuerstein                               07/22:   J. Carosella & C. Greene

               

ACOLYTES

07/15:  Mark DiCerbo, Catherine Hadcock & Cecilia Holodak     07/22:  Rachael Natalie & Mikayla Thomas

 

WELCOME – This weekend Fr. Paul Chinappa will be the celebrant at both of our weekend masses.  Fr. Paul is a missionary priest from India and will be speaking about the mission work of the Society of Nirmala Dasikal (the Servants of Mary) which is located in South Central India.  They are dedicated to helping the poor, sick and elderly within the communities.  A second collection will be taken to support Fr. Paul’s mission.

 

SAVE THE DATE –    Fr. Leopold will be leaving to return to the Congo in September.  On July 29th he will celebrate mass with us.  A simple luncheon will follow mass.  Please indicate if you will be attending on the sign up sheets located in the front entrance of the church.  This will enable us to properly prepare for this event.  Hope you can join us!

 

MUSIC FOR FR. LEO’S MASS – We are blessed to have a guest folk group on July 29th, to celebrate Fr. Leo’s last mass with us.  All vocalists from St. John’s Folk Group are invited to participate if they are available on that date.  There will be a rehearsal, the date will be forthcoming. 

 

FOLK GROUP – The Folk Group is recruiting new members!  If you can sing or play an instrument we need you!  Members will be under the direction of Debby Schaeffer, Folk Group Director.  If you are interested contact Rick Johnson via the Parish Center at 374-9148 or sjb@albany.net

 

FAMILY/FAREWELL PICNIC – Sacred Heart/St. Columba is planning a picnic for Fr. Leo on Sunday August 12th in the Central Park Pavilion.  Mass will be at noon followed by a potluck picnic.  More information and sign up sheets will be forthcoming.

 

LOCAL PLANNING GROUP 4 - FAITH FORMATION SUBCOMMITTE – As a result of our Called to be Church meetings, the group decided to form a subcommittee for Faith Formation.  This subcommittee will meet to discuss Faith Formation issues and shape joint cooperation among the parishes in our planning group.  Our representative will be Walt Chura.

 

REGISTRATIONS NEEDED! – Registration forms for the 2007-2008 school year are located in the entrances of the church.  Early registration enables us to properly plan for the upcoming school year. Please register by as soon as possible.

 

MERTON IN THE MOUNTAINS:  CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER RETREAT Sept. 7-9, 2007 “Our real journey in life is interior" wrote Thomas Merton.  Merton's wisdom will again become your "Adirondack guide" to the heights and depths of silence and solitude amidst the awesome beauty of the wilderness surrounding Pyramid Life Center. For registration or facilities questions contact www.pyramidlife.org (518) 585-7545.  To contact retreat director, Walt chura, s.f.o. e-mail wwchura@yahoo.com or call 518-456-3201  

 

HELP WANTED - Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany is seeking a full-time Secretary for the Central Office. Under the supervision of the Office Manager, this individual is responsible for providing administrative support to the administrators and operations of the Central Office.  We are a mission driven agency and seek candidates that have a sincere interest in our work and the people we serve. Please visit our website at www.ccrcda.org to learn more.

 

Post-Communist Bulgarian Christianity: Bulgarian Priest to Speak - Fr. Nicolai Giorgiev, a Bulgarian Orthodox Priest from the Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevski in Sofia, Bulgaria will present a talk on the Post-Communist Era Development of the Church in Bulgaria and his Ministry as an Orthodox Prison Chaplain in Bulgaria, Monday, July 16 at 6:30 PM at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, corner of South Dove St. & St. George Place, Albany.  All are cordially invited. A free-will offering will be received to assist Fr. Nikolai in his Ministry in Bulgaria. For further information please call 439-5032.

 

MEETING DATES

THURSDAY July 19th Bible Study 11:00 AM in the Parish Center

MONDAY August 13th Parish Council 6:45PM in the Parish Center

 

OFFERTORY COLLECTION:  The offertory collection for the weekend of 07/08/07 was $1,454.00.    Needed to meet weekly expenses is $2,000.00   "Peace be to the whole community, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."_Ephesians 6:23

 

MEDITATION:  15TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

Jesus Was a Jewish Rabbi; Samaritans Were Heretics AND Unpatriotic!

 

"The rabbi of Sassov once gave the last money he had in his pocket to a man of ill repute.  His disciples threw it up to him.  He answered them:  'Shall I be more finicky than God, who gave it to me?'"  W.B.Silverman, Rabbinic Wisdom and Jewish Values, p.196. 

 

              

 

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Schenectady’s Historic Church   

Over 175 Years of Worship and Service

 

 

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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