Holy Trinity Church Church of the Holy Spirit

149 South Main Street, Gloversville, NY 12078

Phone: (518) 725-3143 ~ Fax (518) 725-7245 Email: HolySpirit.Gloversville@rcda.org

Website: www.HolySpirit12078.org

207 Glebe Street, Johnstown, N.Y. 12095

Phone: (518) 762-2636 ~ Fax: (518) 762-6920

Rectory: 205 Glebe Street, Johnstown, N.Y. 12095

Phone: (518) 762-2011

Website: www.rcda.org/churches/

HolyTrinityJohnstown

OFFICE HOURS FOR BOTH PARISHES : Monday-Thursday from 9:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.

(Closed 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch) - Closed on Friday

Rev. Donald Czelusniak, Pastor

Larry Groesbeck, Deacon

CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT served by:

Liz Anderson, Pastoral Assoc. for Business Administration

Jaime Kosowicz, Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor

Ann Simonson, Faith Formation & Youth Ministry

Adam Valachovic, Buildings & Grounds

Tom Cichy and Lisa Stanyon, Trustees

CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST

Saturday Vigil - 4:00 P.M.

Sunday - 11:30 A.M.

HOLY TRINITY served by:

Jeannie Popp, Parish Secretary, Cemeteries & Finance

email: (jpopp@holytrinityjohnstown.com)

email: (rcchurch@holytrinityjohnstown.com)

Cindy Kollar, Faith Formation Coordinator

email: (ckollar@holytrinityjohnstown.com)

Kevin Quinn, Plant Manager

Frank DeRosa and Bob Schultz, Trustees

CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST

Sunday - 8:00 A.M. & 10:00 A.M.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

Every Saturday 3:15 P.M. - 3:45 P.M. at Holy Spirit. Also,

First Wednesday of the month following devotions,

alternating monthly between parishes.

Dec. 6th @ Holy Spirit ~ Jan. 3rd @ Holy Trinity

November 12, 2017

Sunday: Wis 6:12-16/Ps 63:2-8/1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14

Mt 25:1-13

Monday: Wis 1:1-7/Ps 139:1b-10/Lk 17:1-6

Tuesday: Wis 2:23—3:9/Ps 34:2-3, 16-19/Lk 17:7-10

Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11/Ps /Ps 82:3-4, 6-7/Lk 17:11-19

Thursday: Wis 7:22b—8:1/Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175

Lk 17:20-25

Friday: Wis 13:1-9/Ps 19:2-5ab/Lk 17:26-37

Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9/Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43/Lk 18:1-8

Saturday: Dedication: Acts 28:11-16, 30-31/Ps 98:1-6/Mt 14:22-33

Next Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/Ps 128:1-5/1 Thes 5:1-6

Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21

BAPTISM: First time parents are required to

receive instructions. Call parish offices.

MATRIMONY: Pre-Cana is expected.

Call parish offices at least six months in advance.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF

ADULTS (RCIA): Call the Parish Offices.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK &

HOMEBOUND: If you are planning a surgery, ask

one of our priests to celebrate the Sacrament after

one of our weekend or daily Masses. Seriously ill or

home bound should call the office.

PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL:

At The Church of the Holy Spirit.

CEMETERIES: Call parish offices.

MOTHER TERESA’S CLOSET: Emergency

household and personal care items available at Holy

Trinity Parish.

DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT:

Items are available, free of charge, at Holy Trinity

Parish for those in need.

WEDNESDAY DEVOTIONS:

3:00 P.M. In November the Wednesday Devotions

will be at Holy Spirit with the Divine Mercy

Chaplet in the presence of the exposed Blessed

Sacrament. Prayer to Our Lady Undoer of Knots,

Prayer for Vocations, Benediction, Divine Praise

and closing prayer.

Weekday Masses: 8:30 A.M.

Tuesday & Wednesday at Holy Trinity, Johnstown

Thursday & Friday at Holy Spirit, Gloversville.

Confessions: 3:15 P.M.— Saturday at Holy

Spirit AND First Wednesday of the Month

following devotions, alternating monthly between

the parishes.

Dec. 6th Holy Trinity ~ Jan. 3rd Holy Spirit

PASTOR’S MESSAGE:

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 4:00 P.M. at Holy Spirit

Sunday: 8:00 A.M. at Holy Trinity

10:00 A.M. at Holy Trinity

11:30 A.M. at Holy Spirit

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 12, 2017

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

"But the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps." The foolish

versus the wise. Today's parable sets these two groups in stark contrast to

one another. Two crowds of young women wait for a wedding feast. One

group comes prepared for the unexpected, the other just assumes

everything will go according to schedule. But it doesn't! The Bridegroom

is late, and the foolish virgins are left out in the dark--literally--while the

wise ones enjoy the feast inside.

The lesson here is not just about having foresight and gathering the

corresponding equipment. It's about being ready for the second coming of

Christ. Jesus himself is the "Bridegroom." Traditionally we refer to the

Church as the "Bride of Christ" and we, as the people of God who

constitute the Church, are even now awaiting the real feast, the

culmination of time when Jesus returns. But are we standing among the

wise or the foolish as we wait?

Jesus tells us today, "Stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the

hour." Are we spiritually awake? Do we have extra oil to see us through,

or are we hitting the bottom of the barrel and running on spiritual fumes so

to speak? Do we think it's enough to do the bare minimum as we wait for

Christ--stepping into church without really being present, or calling

ourselves Christian without really taking up the challenge of the cross? In

order to avoid standing outside the feast with the foolish, we will want to

make sure we fill our flasks with oil or, in other words, fill our hearts with

the love of God, fill our minds with his word and his teachings, and fill our

souls with the virtues that unite us to his will. If we stock up on these

important supplies, we can count ourselves among the wise!

Our cemeteries at Mount Carmel, St. Anthony’s

and St. Patrick’s are scheduled to close on

Nov. 15, 2017. We will continue burials as long as

the weather co-operates until the first snowfall

occurs. If you have anything on your loved one’s

grave that you want to keep, please remove it by

the first week of November. All other items will be

put in the dumpster for the fall clean up.

2018 St. Joseph Sunday Missals are available for $4.00 in the Holy Spirit

Office.

November 12, 2017

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 18 & 19

CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION ALTAR SERVERS

4:00 P.M. Rita Bravo Vince LaPorta, Gwen Raczynski, Angela Veeder Kristin, Mike & Mike

Sue Cichy

11:30 A.M. Carolyn Carangelo Sandy Brower, Jamin Clemente, Kathy Sponenberg Colin, Erin & Michael R.

Karen Hoose

The Church of the Holy Spirit

Collection information for the week of:

November 5, 2017

Holy Trinity Parish

Collection information for the week of:

November 5, 2017

MOTHER TERESA’S CLOSET:

We are currently in need of toilet paper,

paper towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste,

deodorant, feminine products, tissues,

and monetary donations. Did you know

that you can make a memorial donation

to Mother Teresa’s Closet in the name

of your loved one? For more

information, call the parish office at

518-762-2636.

HOLY TRINITY PARISH

LECTOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION ALTAR SERVERS

8:00 A.M. Lynn Knowlton Eva VanAlystne, Bruce & Jennie Mrha Colleen & Emily Long

10:00 A.M. Renee Smith Cindy Kollar, Willow Carey Mickey Staie

Wells House/Pineview Commons: Kathy LoDestro, Karol Gifford & John Sagan

Regular Collection 11/5/2017 $4,063.00

Envelopes $3,828.00

Loose $215.00

All Saints $603.00

All Souls $495.00

Fuel $95.00

Mission Sun. $93.00

Other $37.00

Attendance 8:00 A.M. 147 10:00 A.M 151

Regular Collection 11/5/2017 $5,479.00

Envelopes $4,335.00

Loose $498.00

Online $646.00

All Saints $871.00

All Souls $496.00

Attendance 4:00 P.M. 212 11:30 A.M. 167

Do you have toys that your children

have outgrown or no longer play

with? Why not donate them to the

Helpers Community Store. We are

in need of gently used children’s

toys.

There will be training Sunday in the Church of the Holy

Spirit following the 11:30 A.M. Mass for anyone

interested in becoming an Altar Server or Eucharistic

Minister. If you currently serve and would like a

refresher, please join us!

The Outreach Committee of Holy Trinity is looking for

a few families in need of a Thanksgiving Dinner. If you

know of a family in need of a nice meal this

Thanksgiving, please call the office at 518-762-2636.

Next week, Nov. 19th, our second collection will be for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. This collection supports

programs to empower people to lift themselves out of poverty. By supporting the campaign you give people a hand up, not a hand

out.

The Sisters of the Holy

Spirit will hold their

Christmas dinner on

Monday, Dec. 4th at

6:00 P.M. at the Holiday Inn, Johnstown. Menu choices

include Chicken Francaise, Sliced Prime Rib, Petit Salmon

Filet. The cost is $10.00 for members, $15.00 for guests.

Reservations and payment are due by Monday, Nov. 27th.

Call Markie King at 518-774-2717 for reservations.

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

FAITH FORMATION NEWS:

Ann Simonson, Faith Formation Coordinator

email: nosnomis3@yahoo.com

HOLY TRINITY PARISH

FAITH FORMATION NEWS:

Cindy Kollar, Faith Formation Coordinator email: ckollar@holytrinityjohnstown.com

Adoration of Our Lord

“Time waits for no one! But the Lord Jesus is

waiting for you.”

Perpetual Adoration Fulton Montgomery

Deanery. Look for us on Facebook.

OUR COUNTRY NEEDS OUR PRAYERS:

Please Join us to pray the Rosary to Our Lady of Fatima on

the first Saturday of each month at 10:00 A.M. at the

Trackside Homes meeting room in Johnstown

SATURDAY NIGHT BINGO AT THE

CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

Doors open at 5:00 P.M. Bingo starts at 6:45 P.M.

RETREAT DAY: The Youth Ministry Program will be

having a retreat for 9th and 10th graders on Sunday,

November 19th. We will start with Mass at 11:30 A.M. and

end at 5:15 P.M. The topic for this retreat is “How to be a

Cathlete”. We will have a guest speaker. All 9th and 10th

graders are expected to participate in this event. There will

be no classes that evening for junior or senior high teens.

Lunch and snacks will be provided. Again, any questions,

call Ann Simonson.

There will be no Faith Formation at Holy Spirit on Sunday,

November 12th. Teen’s are expected to attend the Mass at

6:00 P.M.

HOLY TRINITY ROSARY SOCIETY:

We will be taking orders for the book “Drinking With the

Saints.” by Michael P. Foley. Samples will be available for

viewing in the parish offices. The cost is $25 payable with

your order.

Save the Date: The Christmas Party will be Wednesday,

December 6th.

Sunday, November 12th, the 6th grade Faith Formation

class will celebrate their class mass at 10:00 A.M. at Holy

Trinity. We invite all families to celebrate this celebration.

Thank you to the Confirmation class and the Sixth grade

Faith Formation class from Holy Trinity for assisting in our

All Saints Day Activity. The children had fun searching for

their saints and the parents remarked, “They learned

something new!”

Sunday, November 12th we will celebrate our first teen mass at The Church of the Holy Spirit at 6:00 P.M. Our Celebrant will be

Fr. Matthew Wetsel. All are welcome to join us.

The Mother’s of Faith in Action group is hosting a “Ladies Night Out” paint and sip fund raising event on

Monday, November 20th from 6:00 P.M. -9:00 P.M. in the school building at the Church of the Holy Spirit. There are 40 spots

open, first come first serve. Reserve your spot today by calling 518-773-8590. We will be making snowman welcome signs.

The cost is $40 per person.

Federal lawmakers are currently

considering the Life at Conception

Act introduced by Sen. Rand Paul.

This piece of legislation could

overturn the Roe v. Wade decision

to legalize abortion on demand

and protect life under the 14th Amendment. Contact your

U.S. Senators and Representatives to let them know how you

expect them to vote.

There will be a joint parent meeting on Saturday, December 2nd at 10:00 A.M. in the Holy Trinity Parish Hall for parents from

Holy Spirit and Holy Trinity whose children will be receiving the sacrament of First Reconciliation.

The Holy Trinity Men’s Club meat

loaf dinner will be held on Tuesday,

Nov. 14th; Social hour at 5:00 P.M.

and dinner at 6:00 P.M.. Guest

Speaker will be the Honorable

Chad Brown, District Attorney, Fulton County. Donation is

$8.00. Tickets will be sold at Holy Trinity after this weekends’

masses or by calling the parish office at 518-762-2636.

Thanksgiving dinner: All volunteer sheets must be dropped

off at the parish office by Monday, Nov. 13th. All frozen

turkeys must be dropped off at the parish by Thursday,

Nov. 16th. All cooked turkeys and pies must be dropped

off at the church of the Holy Spirit Hall by Wednesday,

Nov. 22nd. Thank you for your generosity.

The food Pantry in Johnstown is in need of donations.

Please bring the items to church and put them in the

baskets provided.

Church of the Holy Spirit & Holy Trinity Catholic Church

HOLY TRINITY MASS INTENTIONS

FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 12, 2017

HOLY SPIRIT MASS INTENTIONS

FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 12, 2017

SUN. 8:00 A.M. KEN VAN WIE REQUESTED BY BERNIE & MARY LANDRIO

DON SATTERLEE (4TH ANN) REQUESTED BY FAMILY

END OF ABORTION & RESPECT LIFE REQUESTED BY CHRISTINE WAGONER

MASS FOR THE PEOPLE

SUN. 10:00 A.M. LOU HILL REQUESTED BY CHRIS NUNN

MOIRA ELIZABETH ANN QUINN

(18TH ANN) REQUESTED BY FAMILY

LILY JOHN KATTAKARAN REQUESTED BY THE QUINN’S

DAVID RUBINO (1ST ANN) REQUESTED BY FAMILY

MON. 8:30 A.M. NO DAILY MASS

TUES. 8:30 A.M. MARGARET STELTMANN REQUESTED BY BETTY BURCHELL & FAMILY

LOU HILL REQUESTED BY TONY & MARILYN SAMPERI

WED. 8:30 A.M. ELEANOR ADEBAHR (6TH ANN) REQUESTED BY GEORGIA GAY

EDWARD KROPAY (15TH ANN) REQUESTED BY CHRIS NUNN

THURS. 8:30 A.M. MASS AT HOLY SPIRIT

FRI. 8:30 A.M. MASS AT HOLY SPIRIT

SUN. 8:00 A.M. CHRISTOPHER P. KUBAN (7TH ANN) REQUESTED BY SON, ALEX KUBAN &

LYNN KNOWLTON

KEN VAN WIE REQUESTED BY ED, BILL, TYLER & ALEC

MASS FOR THE PEOPLE

SUN. 10:00 A.M. LOU HILL REQUESTED BY JAMES T. CLEARY &

THOMAS WALSH

AMBROSE HOCK REQUESTED BY BOB & JEAN SCHULTZ

EILEEN SWART REQUESTED BY VERONICA & KEVIN QUINN

Children’s bulletin

this week deals with

“The Parable of the 10 Bridesmaids.”

Please take a few minutes to share the

activities with your children. These bulletins

are available at the entrances of Holy Trinity

Church.

Please pray for all who have gone to their heavenly

reward and all who are sick or recuperating at home or

in nursing homes.

"“Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish ones

said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' But

the wise ones replied, 'No, for there may not be enough for us and you. Go

instead to the merchants and buy some for yourselves.'" - Mt 25:7-9

SAT. 4:00 P.M. ANNA SALVIONE (25TH ANN) REQUESTED BY FAMILY

WARREN (LOU) HILL REQUESTED BY LOVING FRIENDS, LOU &

JANE POLLAK

JOE LUDWIN REQUESTED BY NEPHEW, PAUL WHITNEY

JOHANNA HERRLETT REQUESTED BY KATHRYN SATTERLEE

SUN. 11:30 A.M. DANIEL WHEN REQUESTED BY STANYON FAMILY

PAULINE MADORE REQUESTED BY RICK, GINA, GEORGINA,

RICHELLE VISCOSI

JOHN VISCOSI REQUESTED BY FELICIA VISCOSI & FAMILY

MASS FOR THE PEOPLE

MON. 8:30 A.M. NO DAILY MASS

TUES. 8:30 A.M. MASS AT HOLY TRINITY

WED. 8:30 A.M. MASS AT HOLY TRINITY

THURS. 8:30 A.M. JAMES RIETH REQUESTED BY FAMILY

LIAM MCMANUS REQUESTED BY FAMILY

GEORGE HLADIK REQUESTED BY BARBARA & COLLEEN LEO,

JENNIE SHOLBLOM & ROSE ANN MATTICE

FRI. 8:30 A.M. END ABORTION REQUESTED BY RESPECT LIFE GROUP

JAMES BOLES REQUESTED BY WIFE, PAT & FAMILY

JERRY & LENA LANDRIO REQUESTED BY DAUGHTER, JERI LIGGERO &

FAMILY

SAT. 4:00 P.M. FRANK LAPORTA REQUESTED BY TWO FRIENDS

MEMORIAL MASS: KNIGHTS OF

COLUMBUS

MORRIS “VEET” SCHWED

(43RD ANN) REQUESTED BY WIFE, CAROLE

SUN. 11:30 A.M. ESTHER SHAMON REQUESTED BY ELMER & MARK SHAMON

ARTHUR AMBROSINO REQUESTED BY ANN, ARNIE & CHAD

SIMONSON

ANTHONY TROPIA REQUESTED BY SISTER

MASS FOR THE PEOPLE