September 16, 2007

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sisters and brothers, saints and sinners alike, the Holy Spirit draws us together on this sacred day to praise God for the great gift of reconciling love. We celebrate that love as we listen to words that bring salvation and partake of sacred food that sustains and renews us. We lift up our hearts in praise to our God, who welcomes us to this celebration.

MASS SCHEDULE

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

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

                                            John & Raffaela DeMatteo……………By Family

Sept    20      12:15PM       Novena to the Miraculous Medal

Sept    22        4:30PM       Francis Whitbeck…………...…Marie Walsh

Sept    23      10:00AM      Eleanor Stevens........................The Bright Family

                                            Richard LaTorre………………Mary Pidgeon

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS                                           

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

09/22:   E. Feuerstein, C. Kiszkiel & W. Chura           09/23:    L. Lucas & S. Hedman & M. Seider

               

COMMENTATOR & LECTOR

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

09/22:   M. Burger & B. Nicolella                                  09/23:   W. Chura & L. Lucas

               

ACOLYTES

09/16:  School of Religion Opening Liturgy                    

 

PARISH PICNIC – Our Parish Picnic will be held this Sunday September 16th following the 10AM liturgy (Religious Ed Opening Liturgy).  Many items have been donated by local vendors and will be raffled off at the picnic.

 

TOWN MEETING – Our next Town Meeting is scheduled for Sunday October 21st from 11AM-12PM in the church.  A light lunch will be provided.  A basket with index cards is in the front entrance of the church.  Please use the index cards to write down any topics, questions or concerns you would like to address at the Town Meeting.

 

INFORMATIONAL SOURCE – Using our Parish website sjb@albany.net, we hope to better communicate Parish announcements and information. Announcements may be sent to the parish email sjb@albany.net   This is the vehicle for committee chairs and lead ministers to obtain the most updated information.   

 

SCHOOL OF RELIGION – Classes will begin THIS SUNDAY, September 16thfrom 9 to 9:45.  The opening liturgy will be at St. John’s. September classes are scheduled for the 23rd & 30th.

 

ANNUAL PASTA DINNER – On Wednesday October 10th, 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 flyers 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.

 

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. 20th 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.

 

5TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST – will be held on Friday September 21st  from 11:30AM- 7:30PM at Veteran’s Park and St. Joseph’s Church.  German food, beer, wine, German music  and a bake sale all held in Veteran’s Park.  In the church hall there will be a book/media and white elephant sale.  All are invited!

 

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

 

3RD ANNUAL EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION AND HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE – will be celebrated on Sunday Sept. 23rd from 2-3PM. It begins with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by a Procession. Pray for the sanctity of life including the Holy Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Pro-life scriptural reflection and Benediction.  For more information call Carol (346-6721) or Jan (377-9703).

 

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

 

MEETING DATES

THURSDAY September 20th Bible Study 11:00 AM in the Parish Center

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

TUESDAY October 9th  Parish Council 6:45PM in the Parish Center

 

OFFERTORY COLLECTION:  The offertory collection for the weekend of 09/09/07 was $1,951.00.    Needed to meet weekly expenses is $2,000.00.  "Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have:  God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind."  Hebrews 13:16

 

Meditation: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY:  BEYOND CATECHISM

 Theology Defined

"Theology is the act of the believing person reflecting upon his belief and studying it methodically in order to reach a deeper understanding of God's revelation and to surrender himself more fully and more intelligently to God's manifest will and plan of salvation in the
contemporary world."

(Tom Merton, LOVE AND LIVING,  page 105)


 

 

 

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

           

St. John the Baptist Mission Statement

Dedicated to Celebrating Christ’s Love in

Worship, Works of Charity and Fellowship