November 25, 2007

Thirty-fourth and Last Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ the King

Since early summer, when this long stretch of Ordinary Time began, we have been moving toward this great feast of Christ the King. The final words in today’s Gospel, spoken by the dying Jesus to the repentant criminal, are words of assurance for the faithful disciple. “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” Let us praise Jesus Christ our King as we conclude yet another liturgical year, praying fervently that, as Advent dawns, we will be found ready and waiting when the kingdom is fulfilled.

MASS SCHEDULE

Nov. 24 4:30PM Marguerite Keegan…………….…Susan MacNeil

Nov. 25 10:00AM Hedwig Tunke…........................The Bright Family

Nov. 29 12:15PM Novena to the Miraculous Medal

Dec. 01 4:30PM Bill Marshall…………….…….Wife Gloria

Dec. 02 10:00AM Richard LaTorre…...................Bill and Marion Rocco

Alice Rose……………………….By Family

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

11/24:   C. Glover, G. Glover & W. Chura 11/25:   S. Hedman & R. White & B. White

12/01:   E. Feuerstein, M. Burger & T. Lotano 12/02:   C. Mastan & D. Duggan & L. Lucas

COMMENTATOR & LECTOR

11/24:   M. Burger & C. Kiszkiel 11/25:   J. Scheib & M. Perrella

12/01:   C. Kiszkiel & R. Nicolella 12/02:   D. Holodak & J. Carosella

ACOLYTES

11/25: Justin & Carli Aragosa 12/02: Mikayla Thomas & Catherine Hadcock

MEMORIAL DONATIONS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON –We are now accepting memorial donations for the Holiday Season. Envelopes are located in the front entrance of the church. If you would like to make a contribution in memory of a loved one, please print this information clearly on the envelope. Completed envelopes may be placed in the offertory baskets or mailed to the rectory. All donations will be used for altar decorations for the Advent/Christmas Season.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR - Sunday December 9^th! We will be having a Pancake Breakfast at the Ancient Order of Hibernians, State St., Schenectady.

Getting Ready for the new Liturgical Year
1)*The *Missals* have arrived for the new liturgical year which begins on the First Sunday of Advent, Dec. 2, 2007.  Please pick one up in the back of the church and begin to familiarize yourself with this excellent resource of growing in prayer.  Freewill donations to cover the cost
may be given to Donna Simone or placed in the collection basket.

*2) New Hymnals*:  Watch in the pews for the new hymnals we will be using soon.

*3) ADVENT/_URES IN CATHOLIC LITERACY!  *On the weekend of Christ the King, marking the last week of the current liturgical year, free sample copies of several excellent Christian magazines and newspapers will be available.  Take one home and consider subscribing.  If you find that the one you chose is not right for your family, bring it back the First Sunday of Advent and leave it for someone else to look at.  *THEN TRY ANOTHER*! If only *one family *subscribes to each periodical and brings it back to share with others *WE WILL ALL GROW UNDERSTANDING OUR CHURCH AND OUR FAITH!*

SALVATION ARMY SOUP KITCHEN – Our next date to serve is Nov. 30^th. We will be serving Cranberry Chicken. We are in need of Stove Top stuffing, dry Onion Soup mix, and cash donations and as always helping hands.

ANNUAL COOKIE WALK – Please plan on joining us on December 15^th from 10AM to 12PM and/or Sunday December 16^th following the 10AM mass. Purchase a container for $3.00 and fill it with your choice of cookies and browse through an assortment of lovely hand crafted items. We will also be doing a raffle. The drawing will be held on Sunday December 16^th. You will receive your tickets in the mail soon. Bakers are needed! A sign up sheet will be forthcoming. We are still in need of small clean coffee cans (plastic or aluminum).

Sing A Long at Baptist Retirement Center, Scotia: December 1st from 3:30PM to 4:00 PM we will have a sing-a-long for the residents. If you would like to join in the Sing-A-Long, please contact Frederick or Donna Simone at 346-2097 (dasimone@aol.com).

Giving Hearts Program for Catholic Charities of Schenectady: Tags are located at the front entrance of the church. Please return the gifts no later than December 16^th. Questions: contact Donna or Frederick Simone (346-2097) or email: dasimone@aol.com.

SCHOOL OF RELIGION – NO CLASS Nov. 25^th (Thanksgiving Recess). Classes resume December 2^nd and continue Dec. 9^th & 16^th.

2008 CALENDARS - will be distributed this weekend compliments of Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home.

CHRISTMAS AT THE MONASTERY – second annual fund raiser for Fr. Peter Young’s drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. Sat. Dec. 1^st from 10AM-4PM. Artist Cate Mandigo will personalize her prints, live auction at noon, Holiday Gift Boutique and a continuous holiday brunch. Admission is $15.00 which includes brunch. Free parking in adjacent lot. For more information call 644-3204.

MEETING DATES

THURSDAY November 29th Bible Study 11:00 AM in the Parish Center

MONDAY December 10th Parish Council 6:30PM (closed meeting)

OFFERTORY COLLECTION: The offertory collection for the weekend of 11/18/07 was $1,396.00. 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:  FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING

The kingdom of Christ is the KINdom of Christ. 

"Father, that all may be one."

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