September 9, 2007

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sisters and brothers, today we are reminded that we are asked to sacrifice much in order to follow in the footsteps of the Lord Jesus. Let us be grateful to God for this community of faith, which assures us that we never travel the Christian journey without the help and support of our brothers and sisters. As this Mass begins, we ask God to strengthen us on this journey.

MASS SCHEDULE

Sept 08 4:30PM Amadeo Volpe…………...…By Wife

Marguerite Ciarmiello……By Daughters

Sept 09 10:00AM John & Raffaela DeMatteo.............By Family

Josephine Formichelli….The Formichelli & Olsheski Families

Sept 13 12:15PM Novena to the Miraculous Medal

Sept 15 4:30PM Mary Mangino…………...…Maureen & Bob Burger

Sept 16 10:00AM Gertrude Sullivan.................Rick & Gert Johnson

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

09/08:   R. Abeel, S. Abeel & C. Kiszkiel 09/09:   C. Rogowicz & C. Rogowicz & W. Chura

09/15:   C. Greene, G. Glover & C. Glover 09/16:   L. Zautner & A. Welch & J. Rey

COMMENTATOR & LECTOR

09/08:   E. Feuerstein & M. Burger 09/09:   W. Chura

09/15:   W. Chura & L. Lucas 09/16:   Youth

ACOLYTES

09/16: School of Religion Opening Liturgy

REST IN PEACE - Please pray for Richard LaTorre and his family. Richard went to his eternal rest on September 4th. His funeral was held in our church on September 7th.

PARISH PICNIC – Our Parish Picnic will be held on Sunday September 16^th following the 10AM liturgy (Religious Ed Opening Liturgy). Volunteers are needed in various areas. Sign up sheets will be located near the front entrance of the church. Questions – contact Mark DiCerbo Sr. (Chairman) at 356-2024.

INFORMATIONAL SOURCE – Using our Parish website sjb@albany.net, we hope to better communicate Parish announcements and information. You will be able to obtain announcements by clicking on a link on our website. This is the vehicle for committee chairs and lead ministers to obtain the most updated information. We hope to have this service up and running soon.

SCHOOL OF RELIGION – Classes will begin NEXT SUNDAY, September 16^thfrom 9 to 9:45. The opening liturgy will be at St. John’s. We will be in need of Lectors, Ushers and Acolytes. If interested contact Donna Simone 346-2097 or dasimone@aol.com. Registration forms for the 2007-2008 school year are located in the entrances of the church.

SAVE THE DATE! – On Wednesday October 10^th, mother Mary and her crew will be cooking in the kitchen for our Annual Pasta Dinner at the Ancient Order of Hibernians Hall, 1748 State St. Adults $7.00, children 12 and under $3.00, children 3 and under are free. Flyers are located in the front entrance of the church. Please take some and distribute - help us get the word out!

BAPTISMAL RECEPTION COORDINATOR NEEDED – We are in need of a person(s) to coordinate our receptions following baptisms. If interested contact Donna Simone 346-2097 or dasimone@aol.com or the Parish Center.

NEWSLETTER – Please have all submissions for our next newsletter to Eileen in the parish center no later than September 11^th. Digital photos of recent events (i.e.; rummage sale, Feast of St. John etc.) would be most appreciated. Please email one photo at a time to: sjb@albany.net.

FREE COPIES OF THE EVANGELIST AVAILABLE - this weekend, free copies of the Evangelist, our diocesan newspaper, is available for Catholics who are not subscribers. Be sure to take a copy and read it this weekend. Copies are located in the front entrance of the church. To subscribe, call the parish office or 518-453-6688.

YOUNG ADULTS (18-30) - Are you challenged by the witness of St. Francis of Assisi?  Are you concerned about halting the degradation of Creation, about peace and justice in the world, in our country, in your own community?  YouFra (Franciscan Youth and Young Adults) is an international community of young women and men who are inspired by St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi.  Franciscan Youth apply Franciscan Catholic approaches to address human and environmental needs in their community, supported by members of the Secular Franciscan Order, lay members of the order founded by St. Francis when he was in his twenties.   Join with others to pray, sing, learn and serve together.  Learn more by contacting Rob Breen, SFO, e-mail: RobBreenSFO@ kateriregion.org or write to:  PO Box 3125, Albany, 12208. 

CAVATELLI DINNER – sponsored by the American Italian Heritage Assoc. will be held on Thurs. Sept. 20^th from 5-7PM at St. Anthony’s Church Hall. Adults $10, Children $5. Eat in or takeout. This is a benefit for the Italian American Heritage Museum and Cultural Center.

MIRACULOUS MEDAL AND PRO-LIFE ROSARY – with Adoration will take place at St. John the Evangelist, on Mon. Sept. 17^th at 7:30PM.

MAMMOTH WHITE ELEPHANT SALE – will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Rt. 50, Glenville on Fri. Sept. 28^th 1-7PM & Sat. Sept. 29^th from 9AM-2PM. All proceeds to benefit the Home Furnishings Program of Schenectady County.

MEETING DATES

MONDAY September 10th Parish Council 6:45PM in the Parish Center

THURSDAY September 13th Bible Study 11:00 AM in the Parish Center

THURSDAY October 4^th Liturgy Planning Mtg. 6:15 PM in the Parish Center

OFFERTORY COLLECTION: The offertory collection for the weekend of 09/02/07 was $1,795.00. Needed to meet weekly expenses is $2,000.00. "We intend that no one should blame us about this generous gift that we are administering, for we intend to do what is right not only in the Lord's sight but in the sight of others." 2 Corinthians 8:20-21

MEDITATION:  23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Taking the Bible at It's WORD

“Let us not be too sure we know the Bible just because we have learned not to be astonished at it, just because we have learned not to have problems with
it.  Have we ceased to question the book and be questioned by it?  Have
we ceased to fight it?  Then perhaps our reading is no longer serious."
(Tom Merton, OPENING THE BIBLE, page 37)

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/

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