December 22, 2013 bulletin

ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR, CLIFTON PARK
PARISH NEWS
WELCOME TO ST. EDWARD’S
REV. PATRICK J. BUTLER, PASTOR
Deacons: WALTER J. MACKINNON, RIT DICAPRIO
and JERRY GRIGAITIS (Retired)
MARY JO BRUE, Director of Music
G. PETER AVVENTO, S.T.D., Director of Religious Education
MARY ANN SEKELLICK, Associate for Pastoral Care
DAVID CARVALHO, Pastoral Associate for Youth Ministry
http://www.stedwardsny.org
TEL. 371-7372 FAX 371-1206
CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST
SATURDAY VIGIL: 4:00PM
SUNDAY: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM
WEEKDAYS: 9:00AM (except Thursday)
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: 9AM to 4PM Monday – Thursday
9AM to 12 noon Friday
MASS INTENTIONS
MONDAY, 12/23
9:00 AM
Bev Piazza – Annie Jackson
TUESDAY, 12/24
4:00 PM
Paul and Thelma Duffy – Their Family
4:00 PM
Michael Biski – Patty Biski
4:00 PM
Eleanor and Frank Ryan – Their Family
4:00 PM
Ruth Gousy - Sandy
4:00 PM
Edward O’Connell – His Family
6:30 PM
Rita Sacks – Her Family
6:30 PM
James Villasenor – Eivion and Nan Williams
6:30 PM
PJ O’Donnell – His Family
9:00 PM
David Hennessy and Virginia Hennessy – The
Kvam Family
9:00 PM
Joseph Lohoski and Bill Carey – Their Family
9:00 PM
Philip Rogers – His Family
9:00 PM
Pagano and Kruger Families
WEDNESDAY, 12/25
9:00 AM
Martin and Anna Leonard – The Conway Family
9:00 AM
Richard Jaskolka – Janice Golden
9:00 AM
Dick Clemens – His Family
9:00 AM
Francis and Jane Kemprowski, Donald Nicoll Sr.,
and Luke Romano – The Nicoll Family
11:00 AM
Tiffany Suzanne Philips – Her Family
11:00 AM
Anne and John Lynch – Their Family
11:00 AM
Herbert Dunlavey – Anita Dunlavey
11:00 AM
James A. Quigley – His Wife Nora
11:00 AM
Eberhardt Family – Nora Quigley
11:00 AM
Michele and Santina Terranova – Their Family
THURSDAY, 12/26 - NO LITURGY SCHEDULED
FRIDAY, 12/27
9:00 AM
Irene and Lou Favreau – Their Family
SATURDAY, 12/28
4:00 PM
Anthony Alonzo – His Family
4:00 PM
Matthew Patregnani – The Dean Family
4:00 PM
Karen Smilnak – Her Family
4:00 PM
Thomas Owen – Amy Baker
4:00 PM
Mary Kate Bonesteel – Her Family
SUNDAY, 12/29
7:30 AM
For the People of the Parish
9:00 AM
Sally Fitzgerald – Mary Ann Sekellick
11:00 AM
Paulette Tremblay – Terry Halverson
11:00 AM
Edward Cassidy – The McCarthy Family
PARISH REGISTRATION: We invite
you to a “Welcome Gathering”
(orientation) to join our parish. The
next Welcome Gathering is 6:30PM Wednesday, January
nd
22 . Please call 371-7372 ext. 221 and leave your name
and contact number if you would like to attend.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS
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will be held on Saturday, January 4 at
10:30AM for registered families wishing
to have their child baptized. Please call
the parish office at 371-7372 ext. 221 to attend.
CHRISTMAS EVE/ DAY MASSES:
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Tuesday Dec. 24 :
no morning Mass;
Christmas Eve Masses 4, 6:30, and 9PM
(4PM will have additional Mass in the Social
Hall)
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Wednesday Dec. 25 :
Christmas Day
Masses 9 and 11AM
HOLIDAY
Formation
Christmas
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and 25 );
(Tuesday,
2014).
OFFICE HOURS:
The Parish and Faith
Offices will be closed Christmas Eve and
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Day (Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24
and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
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December 31 and Wednesday, January 1,
CHOIR SCHEDULE AT CHRISTMAS EVE
MASSES:
4PM, Choristers
6:30PM, Thursday Choir
9PM, Wednesday Choir and Bells
ST. EDWARD’S PRAYER CHAIN: For immediate requests
for Prayer call Dee 371-7956, Esther 371-8806 or Elaine
371-9606 to begin the Prayer Chain.
HOSANNA PRAYER GROUP: The Hosanna Prayer Group
invites all to join them on Thursdays at 7PM in the parish
classrooms for song, praise and sharing. We also welcome
anyone wishing intercessory prayer for healing or special
needs to come at the start of the meeting when members of
the group will pray with you in a private setting, after which
you may stay for the meeting or leave at your discretion.
SACRIFICIAL GIVING AND STEWARDSHIP REPORT:
DATE
REGULAR
E-GIVING
TOTAL
12/15/2013 $8,587.00
$4,755.00
$13,342.00
Thank you for your generous support of the parish.
ATTENTION CHURCH ENVELOPE USERS: Please write
the amount of your offering on your envelope before placing
it in the offering basket. The money counters need to
corroborate this when they count the money. Thank you for
making their job easier!
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
PARISH NEWS
CHRISTMAS: A TIME FOR
SHARING AND LOVING
As always, St. Edward’s Parishioners
SHINED! Year after year, your expressions
of LOVE are humbling. Thank you is not enough. May
every blessing enfold you for your extreme generosity in
giving to:
 Gifts for the Elderly
 Gifts for Families in Need
 Food Pantry (Ongoing)
 PROVIDE
 Birthright
 Mary’s Corner
 CAPTAIN
 Catholic Relief Services (Philippines victims)
 Fair Trade Coffee and products
 Coats for Kids
 School Supplies for Kids
 Etc., etc., and BEYOND
PARISH NEWS
Winter Series –“Christ, Coffee and
Conversation”
ADULT FAITH FORMATION:
We begin our
“Christ, Coffee and Conversation” series on
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Monday, January 6 at 7PM in the Social Hall
with a movie entitled “The Rite”, a movie that draws
us into a discussion about the presence of evil in the world.
What is the interaction between psychiatry and faith? This
promises to be a provocative look at faith, doubt and the
power of good over evil. Popcorn will be served. Please
bring a dessert.
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We continue our series on Monday, January 13 at 7PM
with a one night presentation entitled “The Acts of the
Apostles” – blueprint for the Church of the future. This
presentation will be offered by Peter Avvento. All are
welcome.
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Our series concludes on Monday, January 27 at 7PM in the
Social Hall with an “Open Mic Night”. Here is an opportunity
to ask those questions that you always wanted to ask. No
question is too trivial. Please join Peter Avvento for this open
and frank discussion.
AROUND TOWN
CHILDREN’S LITURGY – We are in need of new Liturgists,
especially for the 11:00AM Mass. Detailed materials are
provided for you. Interested individuals shadow during
Children’s Liturgy prior to starting. Please contact Noreen
Hayden at [email protected] or 371-7372
ext. 233 if you are interested, or would like more information.
Each Advent members of our community
generously write and share their Scriptural
Reflections
at
our
PARISH
BLOG.
(http://stedwardsblog.wordpress.com) Please
consider offering a reflection this Advent. For more
information, please contact Fran Rossi Szpylczyn at
[email protected], or at 817-1626.
PASTORAL CARE TO THE SICK, ELDERLY AND
HOMEBOUND, a Six-Week Formation and Skill Building
Workshop will be held on Thursdays from January 23 until
February 27, 2014 from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM at Our Lady of
Assumption Parish, Latham, NY. Registration is necessary
and limited to 28. Please register by January 16, 2014 by
calling Maria Schollenberger, Pastoral Care Ministry, 6416818 or via email [email protected].
Registration forms and further info are available by
contacting Mary Ann Sekellick at 371-7372 ext. 224.
St. Edward’s has an
ONGOING
FOOD
PANTRY collection year ‘round. We support
the Mechanicville and Jonesville Food Pantries
with your generous donations!
We have
suggested food items in the Sunday bulletin (on
the tear strip) each week.
We are also
accepting
GIFT
CARDS
from
area
supermarkets. Please place gift cards in the offering basket
or drop off in the Parish Office. Your donations will be
appreciated by many families in Saratoga County!
THE FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS, an
ecumenical concert will be held at Immaculate Conception
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Church in Glenville at 3PM on Sunday, December 22 . This
is a service that began in 1918 at King’s College Chapel in
Cambridge, England and has since become an Advent
tradition around the world. This beautiful service includes
the most important scripture readings of the season, each
matched with songs, telling the story of the coming Christ.
This is truly a family event that you won’t want to miss this
holiday season. A free will offering will benefit the IC music
program as well as the Northeast Parent and Child of
Schenectady. ALL ARE WELCOME.
For additional
information, contact Music Director, Derek Stannard @ 3999168 x 225 or [email protected].
Thinking about volunteering for one of our MINISTRIES? St.
Edward’s now offers a link on our website for those
interested in volunteering or have an interest in a committee
at our Parish. Please go to www.stedwardsny.org and
click on “Welcome and Parish Information”. Click on the
“Volunteer” tab. A representative will contact you.
FROM THE STAFF AT ST. EDWARD’S
WISHING YOU
A BLESSED AND MERRY CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 22, 2013
FAITH FORMATION
2013-2014 FAITH FORMATION CLASSES:
Please keep checking our website (and our
new Faith Formation Google calendar!) for
Faith Formation, Confirmation, and Youth
Ministry updates. ALSO- Please review online St. Edward’s
cancellation policy when there is snow/ ice.
Faith Formation classes are on Holiday Recess
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and will resume the week of January 6
(Grades 3, 4, and 5).
MOM/ TOT GROUP: If you have children at home (0-5
years), you are invited to come together for
sharing, playing and enjoying one another in
community. We will meet 9:30AM every
MONDAY in the Faith Formation Blue Room
or off site. Please email Jennifer VanDeCarr
at [email protected] for more info.
C.A.R.E. – by Deacon Rit DiCaprio 6:30 - 7:30PM
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in the Social Hall:
Choices and Decision Making: When faced with
different situations in our lives how will each of us
decide what path we will take? Do we follow the
crowd when it comes to bullying or do we take a
stand of our own or turn away from that type of
behavior? When asked to do something by our
parents or an adult how do we respond? Recommended for
Grades 5 and up. All denominations welcome. Bring a friend!
YOUTH MINISTRY
Please check www.stedwardsny.org for
Youth Ministry events or contact David
Carvalho
at
371-7372
ext.
237
or
[email protected].
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The next High
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School Meeting is Sunday, Jan. 5 at 12 Noon
in the FF Classrooms. The next Middle School
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Meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 6:30 PM in the
FF Classrooms. All are Welcome!
HELP NEEDED: With the New Year right around the corner,
Youth Ministry is looking ahead to plan its June Marketplace
Fundraiser. Any adults who have helped with the event in
the past or would like to help plan the event please email
[email protected].
PLEASE RECYCLE! Youth Ministry has PAPER (green)
AND CLOTHING (blue) receptacles next to the garage in
the back parking lot. Thank you for supporting Youth
Ministry!
VISIT US AT WWW.STEDWARDSNY.ORG
MONDAY, 12/23
TUESDAY, 12/24
CHRISTMAS EVE
WEDNESDAY,
12/25
CHRISTMAS DAY
THURSDAY, 12/26
NO Mom/ Tots (Holiday recess)
Thursday Choir Reh.: 6:30PM,
Church
Families Anonymous: 7PM, rm 3/5
Parish Offices CLOSEDMasses: 4, 6:30 and 9PM
Parish Offices CLOSEDMasses: 9 and 11AM
NO Hosanna Prayer Grp
FRIDAY, 12/27
SATURDAY, 12/28
NO K of C Breakfast
Sacrament of Reconciliation, 3PM,
Chapel
SUNDAY, 12/29
Kid Care with Sunday School 9:00
and 11:00AM Mass, Blue Room*
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: 9:00
and 11:00AM Mass (Gr. K-6)**
Baptisms: 12:30PM, Church
**REMINDER: Parents need to accompany children under 5 to
the Sunday CHILDREN’S LITURGY.
*KID CARE for 2-4 year olds is offered at the 9 and 11AM
Sunday Masses in the Faith Formation wing (Blue Room).
ONGOING FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION SUGGESTION:
12/29: Paper Products and Cleaners
(Please place food on the pew in the Gathering Area)
MARY’S CORNER ONGOING COLLECTION SUGGESTION:
12/29: Diapers and ointment
(Please place in Mary’s Corner pack-n-play in Gathering Area)
BIRTHRIGHT ONGOING COLLECTION SUGGESTION:
12/29: Formula and baby food
(Please place in the Bassinet in the Gathering Area)
PLEASE CUT AND SAVE:
St. Edward’s Inclement Weather and Closing Policy
Monday - Friday
If Shen is CLOSED: ALL activities** are cancelled that day and
evening.
If Shen DELAYS: ALL activities** are cancelled until 3PM.
If Shen CANCELS ITS AFTERNOON activities: ALL activities**
are cancelled that afternoon and evening.
If Shen DOES NOT CANCEL ALL OF ITS ACTIVITIES BUT the
weather deteriorates: Please listen to radio, TV, or visit
www.stedwardsny.org for our closing information.
**ALL activities includes weekday Mass, Faith Formation
classes (church and home), and building events.
St. Edward’s Inclement Weather and Closing Policy
Saturday and Sunday
If an activity at the church falls on a weekend and there is poor
weather, please check the radio, TV, or our website for closings.
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CHURCH NAME:
St. Edward The Confessor
CHURCH CITY:
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