October 7, 2007

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sisters and brothers, the Holy Spirit has summoned us to this holy place. We come here to celebrate and share our faith and love in Christ Jesus. Our God speaks to us in many ways during this liturgy. Let our minds and hearts be open to the transforming love of God.

MASS SCHEDULE

Oct.    06        4:30PM       Amadeo Volpe…………...…By Wife

Oct.    07      10:00AM      Valentino Sisters...................By Mary

                                            Richard LaTorre (months mind)……Bob & Gloria DiBlase

Oct.    11      12:15PM       Novena to the Miraculous Medal

Oct.    13        4:30PM       Mary Ellen DiCocco………Frank Santoro & Family

Oct.    14      10:00AM      Deceased members of the DeMatteo Family..........By Family

                                           Craig Frear………………..….Doreen & Mike Sollecito

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS                                           

10/06:  C. Glover, G. Glover E. Feuerstein                     10/07:    C. Rogowicz & C. Rogowicz & C. Mastan

10/13:  T. Lotano, B. Cummings & C. Kiskiel              10/14:    D. Alvarado & M. Sieder & J. Rey

               

COMMENTATOR & LECTOR

10/06:   M. Burger & B. Cummings                               10/07:   J. Scheib & C. Hajjar

10/13:   E. Feuerstein & R. Nicolella                              10/14:   M. Perrella & D. Holodak

               

ACOLYTES

10/07:  Vitas & Mattias Carosella                                      10/14:  Justin & Carli Aragosa

 

 

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE - Our Blessings and Congratulations to Christina Stiles and Matthew Mountain.  Matthew is our cemetery superintendent.  Christina and Matthew will be married in our church on Saturday October 13th. 

 

TOWN MEETING – Our next Town Meeting is scheduled for Sunday October 21st from 11AM-12PM in the church.  A light lunch will be provided.  If you plan on attending the meeting, sign up sheets are located in the front entrance of the church.  Advance sign up will enable us to plan the proper amount of food.  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.

 

ANNUAL FALL/WINTER CLOTHING SALE – The date is set for Saturday November 3rd.  We are in need of clean fall and winter clothing, boots, hats, gloves, coats etc…in good condition. Please no summer clothing. Please bring in your items before or after mass or during the week Mon.-Thurs. 8:30AM – 2:30PM.

 

VOCALISTS NEEDED! –to accompany the organist at the Interfaith Celebration Service which will be held at St. John’s on Thursday October 18th at 6:30PM.  If interested, please contact Eileen at the Parish Center 374-9148 or sjb@albany.net    

 

SCHOOL OF RELIGION – NO CLASS October 7th (Columbus Day).  Class resumes Oct. 14th.

 

ANNUAL PASTA DINNER – THIS COMING 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!  We are in need of helpers and bakers!  If you would like to help with set up, cooking in the kitchen, serving, clean up, or cake baking, sign up sheets are located on the easel near the front entrance of the church.  If you have any questions, please contact Dave Rey (chairman) at 372-2297.

 

2008 MASS BOOK – is here!  If you want a specific date for a mass in 2008, now is the time to book your mass!

 

THE PARISH OFFICE – will be closed on Monday October 8th in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.

 

INTERFAITH CELEBRATION SERVICE – will be held at St. John’s on Thursday October 18th.  The evening begins at 5:30PM with a light supper at Bethesda House followed by a Music Festival in our church at 6:30PM.  An Interfaith Celebration Service will follow at 7:00PM.

 

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROSARY SOCIETY – is sponsoring a “Fall Fling” on Sat. Oct. 20th from 7:30 – 10:30PM at St. John the Evangelist’s School Gym.  Tickets are $15.00 per person.  Music for dancing by Harmony.  Tickets will be available at the door.

 

22nd ANNUAL POLISH HARVEST FESTIVAL – will be held on Sunday October 14th from 10AM – 8PM at the Church of St. Adalbert.  Polish food, crafts, games and music are all part of the festivities.

 

ST. ANTHONY’S HOLY NAME SOCIETY – is holding their annual Night of Reflection on Sat. Oct. 20th, beginning with mass at 5:30pm followed by a dinner and a talk by retired priest, Fr. Leo Markert.  Any male over the age of 18 is welcome.  Cost is $15.00 and reservations must be made before Oct. 17th.  Contact John Ferro @ 372-0535 or Onnie Nappi @ 393-8027.

 

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land  - Fr Tony Childs, Associate Pastor at St. Ambrose, Latham and Christopher Cross, KHS are planning a 10 day pilgrimage to the Holy Land  March 2-13, 2008.  The total price for this trip is $2,390. per person, this includes round-trip air from JFK, hotel, breakfast, lunch and dinners daily and all entrance fees. Visit all the holy sites and celebrate Mass daily as we visit Jerusalem, Nazareth, Bethlehem, boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, Jordan River, Cana, Mt. Tabor and much more.   Call Christopher Cross at 888-727-5881 for a registration form and/or visit the web site:   www.catholicholyland.com  for a detailed itinerary.

MEETING DATES

TUESDAY October 9th Parish Council 6:45PM in the Parish Center (note date change)

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

 

OFFERTORY COLLECTION:  The offertory collection for the weekend of 09/30/07 was $2,242.00.    Needed to meet weekly expenses is $2,000.00.   And keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus who himself said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive."  Acts 20:35

 

MEDITATION:  27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
                        Doing No More than Our Duty?
"You honor the altar at church because the body of Christ rests upon
it.  But those who are themselves the body of Christ you treat with
contempt and you remain indifferent when you see them perishing.  You
make golden vessels, but Christ himself is starving.  You make golden
chalices, but fail to offer cups of cold water to the needy."  St. John
Chrysostom (meaning "golden mouthed."), late 4th early 5th century
Bishop of Constantinople.

 

 

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