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PARISH STAFF
Rev. David V. Berberian J.C.L., Pastor
Rev. Richard Leskovar, Weekend Assistant
Rev. James D. Daley, Pastor Emeritus
Patricia Holm, Pastoral Associate, Administration
Barbara Ruggirello, Bookkeeper
Paul Edmundson, Office Assistant
Peter Bukowski, Facilities Manager
Maura Barrett, LMSW, Pastoral Care Associate
Avery Tunningley, Parish Music Director
Nelly Brown Bunk, Choir Director
Konstantin Tsykun, Contemporary Music Director
FAITH FORMATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY
Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Closed Friday.
Patti Staerker, Coordinator, Elementary School Program
Rose Ann Garry, Co-Coordinator, Middle/High School Program
Bridget Zigrosser, Co-Coordinator, Middle/High School Program
Mary Ann Hospodar, Coordinator, Youth Ministry Program
Colleen Harrigan, Secretary
PARISH TRUSTEES: Carmel Foltan and Adele Nucci
ST. THOMAS SCHOOL: 439-5573 Fax: 478-9773 www.stthomas-school.org [email protected] Thomas Kane, School Principal [email protected]
Jennifer Murphy, Associate for Enrollment and Development [email protected]
35 Adams Place, Delmar, New York 12054
Office Phone: 439-4951 • Fax: 439-0108
Office E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: M-F 9am - 2 pm
Website: www:stthomas-church.org
WEEKEND MASS Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m., Sunday Mass: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Holy Days As Announced WEEKDAY MASS
Mon. and Fri. at 12:15 p.m., Tues. and Wed. at 7:30 a.m. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
First Friday, following 12:15 p.m. Mass, until Benediction at 2:45 p.m. No Eucharistic Adoration in July and August
RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00 p.m. in the Daily Mass Chapel or anytime by appt.
BAPTISM Baptism of infants is usually celebrated on the 3rd and 4th Sundays of the
month. Contact the Parish Office for arrangements. Preparation sessions for parents presenting infants for Baptism are held monthly. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Contact Paul Edmundson in the Parish Office for information. MATRIMONY
Arrangements for marriage should be made at least 6 to 8 months in advance and before scheduling a reception. Contact the Parish Office for information.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK Celebrated on the first Monday of the month after the 12:15 p.m. Mass or by
request. CARE OF THE SICK
The Pastoral Care Team responds to the needs of homebound or hospitalized parishioners. Please call to make us aware of persons who would
like a visit or home Communion. Contact: Maura Barrett. NEW PARISHIONER
Please register in the parish by calling the office weekdays to set up an appointment .
Please remember our parish in your will. We are: “St. Thomas’ Church of Delmar, N.Y.”
Download Our Parish App! Myparishapp.com
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT To proclaim and celebrate the presence of Jesus Christ our Lord in a community of faith, to respond to the Spirit by recognizing the gifts of each individual and by encouraging their use in Christian service to
others and to spread the Word to others by the witness of our lives in order to encourage growth in our relationships with God and with one
another.
FEBRUARY 22 – FEBRUARY 23, 2020
CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE, DELMAR, NY Saturday-Sunday, February 29 – March 1, 2020, First Sunday of Lent
CELEBRANT LECTORS SERVERS EM TEAM
5:00 p.m. Father Berberian Dan Coffey & Colleen Flynn Aidan Ciancio & Ryan Ciancio 2
8:00 a.m. Father Berberian Paul Edmundson & Alba Giordano Mary Richards & Doug Maeder 2
9:30 a.m. Father Berberian Paul Connolly & Amanda Smith Steven Gomez & Jack Keating 1
11:00 a.m. Father Leskovar Bill Bunk & Candice Stellato Eileen Desharnais & Katie Desharnais 1
Pastor’s Corner
Prayer & Worship
(Contact: Maura Barrett, LMSW)
Pastoral Care
PRAYER CHAIN ~ Members respond to urgent prayer intentions. Calls are confidential. Contact Pam Seward at: 518-439-7845 for your intention to be added.
Lectors, Acolytes and Eucharistic Ministers for Ash Wednesday, February 26. ~ Please sign up at the oval table across from the Community Bulletin Board if you are available to serve on Ash Wednesday at the 7:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. Masses. Thank you.
THIS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, IS ASH WEDNESDAY ~ We will celebrate the Eucharist in the church at 7:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Ashes are blessed and distributed during the Mass after the homily. Throughout the day, the blessed ashes will be available in front of the altar for distribution to the homebound. If you wish to take some, simply bring a small envelope with you to church to secure some blessed ashes. When you distribute them to the sick or homebound use the formula “Repent and believe the Good News of Jesus” as you place the ashes on the forehead.
FAST AND ABSTINENCE ~ Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting (limiting the consumption of food) and abstinence (refraining from eating meat). As a sign of our penance, the Diocese of Albany also preserves the custom of not eating meat on the Fridays of Lent. Therefore, all Catholics, 14 years of age and older are obliged to refrain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and the other Fridays of Lent. All Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59 are obliged to fast. Fasting refers to the quantity of food eaten. Tradition-ally, fasting allows for eating only one full meal per day. Two additional, smaller meals may be eaten and there is no eating in between meals. By retaining these traditions for our Diocese, we do not intend that they be interpreted as laws binding under pain of sin, but as customs from which we will not hold ourselves lightly excused. They are expressions of our desire to be con-verted in our hearts, to be reconciled with each other, and to love our neighbor. It is helpful to remember that the ability to decide how much or little one will eat is in itself a gift.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be held with the children of
St. Thomas the Apostle School on the Fridays of Lent at 2 p.m.
(in the church); there will also be Stations of the Cross at 7
p.m.. (also in the church). All are welcome.
"RICE BOWLS" For Our Sister Parish and Catholic
Relief Services ~ We are pleased to continue to help meet
the financial needs of our sister parish in Mexico through your
generous donations during this Lenten season. And, as we
recognize that need and continue to support their mission, we
will also support Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and the won-
derful work they do throughout the world, with 75%
of CRS donations directed to global programs and 25% helping
those living in poverty in our Diocese. This Lent we will again
split your donations between these two programs. Please take
a "Rice Bowl", available at church entrances during Lent, for
your contributions to this shared program. We appreciate your
generosity to all those in need. Thank you.
Lenten Daily Reflection Booklet ~ Unlike Advent with its four weeks (or less) of hustle and bustle, Lent is a longer, quiet-er and more reflective time. The purpose of Lent to help us go deeper into ourselves and refocus on things that are central to our Catholic faith as we prepare for the Triduum of Holy Thurs-day, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil. It’s almost like a 40 day retreat. To help us on this Lenten journey we have ordered cop-ies of The Magnificat Lenten Companion. Copies are available in the Gathering Hall (one per family, please). This handy little booklet provides a series of original reflections to guide us through every day of Lent into the heart of the Paschal mystery.
“What lasts? What has value in life? What treasures don’t disappear? Definitely two: God and our neigh-bor.” –Pope Francis
Our Pastoral Care Department offers a variety of opportu-nities to be of service to our neighbors. Let Maura know if you are interested in joining one of our teams. Give as little or as much time as you can! We provide training and schedules can be flexible.
Kenwood Manor Assisted Living Facility ~ is right off Kenwood Ave. We offer a weekly Rosary and Communion ser-vice on Tuesdays At 10 a.m.. The residents greatly appreci-ate the services. Scheduling is once every 4-5 weeks. We could use some more helpers. If you would like to join this team con-tact Maura. Thank you to our current ministry team members at Kenwood Manor ~ Judi Doody, Dorann Stagnitta, Sr. Judith Dever, Maria Colavito, and Pat Switzer.
Hospital Visitation Ministry ~ We have an active group of ministers who provide supportive visits to our parishioners while hospitalized at St. Peter’s Hospital. Scheduling is about one time every 5 weeks or so, working around your schedule
Electronic Giving: Go to our website, stthomas-church.org/giving
Faith Formation
ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION (GRADES 1-5) (Contact: Patti Staerker)
School News
Visit us at www.stthomas-school.org or on Facebook at St. Thomas the Apostle School - Delmar
(Contact: Thomas Kane, Principal)
MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION
(Contact: Rose Ann Garry or Bridget Zigrosser)
Happy February!
Reminder: No classes this week for Ash Wednesday-- Plan to attend Mass on Ash Wednesday with your Family. See The Pastor’s Corner for the Lenten season announce-ments.
Classes Resume March 3 ,4 and 5, 2020.
Confirmation families: Confirmation will be celebrated on May 8, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.!! Fall HOPE Reflection forms are past due-please turn them in ASAP! You can drop them off at the Youth Minis-try table on your way to Mass (See the HOPE box).
Please see the Faith Formation page on our website for everything faith formation!
(day, evening, weekend). We could use a few more volunteers, or those willing to act as a substitute now and again. Contact Maura to learn more about becoming involved in this group. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Bereavement Support Group ~ for those who have lost a spouse during the last two years, will meet on Monday, February 24 at 6 p.m. in the parish office. If you, or someone you know, might be interested in joining this group, please con-tact Maura. One must be registered in order to participate.
Ash Wednesday ~ This Wednesday, February 26, Elementary faith formation classes will dismiss at 5:10 so families and volunteers can attend 5:30 p.m. Mass for Ash Wednesday.
First Eucharist Prep Class ~ Our next First Eucharist prep-aration class will be Sunday, March 8 at 8:15 a.m. in the school. Please have completed through chapter 5 in the books with your children before coming to this session.
St. Thomas the Apostle School Annual Garage Sale ~ We are now accepting donations for the school's annual garage sale! All proceeds help our eighth graders go to Washington, D.C. in May. The pre-sale will take place on Friday,
April 3 and the sale on Saturday, April 4. If you would like to donate your gently used articles (no TVs, computer monitors, mattresses, large appliances or broken/non-working items please), call 518-439-5573 and leave a message for Mrs. Heilsberg for details. Pick-up of your donation can be arranged. Thank you!
Have you registered for our St. Patrick's Day Community Ceili? THIS IS A FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT! Sunday, March 1, Noon - 2 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Door prizes! Irish dance performance! Live mu-
sic! “Pot of Gold” drawing! Register for this event at https://community-ceili.eventbrite.com/
Youth Ministry (Contact: Mary Ann Hospodar)
LENTEN HOPE OPPORTUNITY ~ Start Lent off with our YM Lenten Experience, Fri., Feb. 28, 6:30- 8:30 p.m.: 40 Days in the Desert! RSVP by Feb. 26 to Mary Ann [email protected] HOPE HOURS!
Check out other LENTEN HOPE opportunities in our Make a Difference Binder!
Next YM CORE Meeting, Sun. Mar. 8 at 6 -7:15 p.m. in the Gathering Hall. Wear Green and bring something Green to Share!
Diocesan Summer Opportunities BREAKAWAY Summer Camp for Middle School and High School at Pyramid Life Cen-ter June 28-July 2, Early Bird Registration until March 1.
Mission Possible Diocesan Youth Ministry Youth Leadership Weekend, Pyramid Life Center July 24-26. For more information see: https://www.rcda.org/YAYA or contact Mary Ann at [email protected].
Then click on the link, “Please visit Vanco”, to sign up.
Calendar
THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE PARISH
“Advertiser of the Week" ~ This weekend we highlight
one of the valued companies advertising in our bulletin: J Morrill and Associates LLC
Their advertising dollars help bring this bulletin to you. Please see their ad in the current bulletin.
Be sure to patronize their business!
Community
Sun 2/22-23
After Mass
Food Pantry CH
Mon 2/24 6:00 pm Bereavement Support Group
LCR
Wed 2/26
7:30am,12:15 & 5:30pm
Ash Wednesday
Masses CH
Fri 3/8 2 & 7 pm
Stations of the Cross CH
PLACE: CH – Church; GH – Gathering Hall; LC – Lady Chapel; MC – Media Center; PO – Parish Offices, PP - Peace Pole, Café-Cafeteria, LCR—Large Conference Rooms, CHP-Chapel SCH-School
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE – FOR FEB 15 – FEB 16, 2020
Administration (Contact: Pat Holm)
OFFERTORY RECEIVED FROM WEEKLY COLLECTION **
$12,028.35
OFFERTORY RECEIVED VIA E-GIVING (VANCO)
$1,172.50
TOTAL OFFERTORY RECEIVED $13,200.85
WEEKLY BUDGET AMOUNT NEEDED TO MEET EXPENSES
$14,500.00
TITHE (5% OF TOTAL OFFERTORY) $660.04
TOTAL NUMBER OF GIFTS 335
** INCLUDES LOOSE CASH GIFTS $1,391.75
Christian Service
Creation Care Team (Contact: Jeanne Schrempf: [email protected] or Marie Myer: [email protected].)
2020 Combined Diocesan Collection for the Black and Native American and Latin American Missions ~ We ask your support in the Diocesan Collection on February 29– March 1, for Black, Native American and Latin American Missions. Funds support catechesis and evangelization pro-grams throughout the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Your gifts will fund catechesis, pastoral programs, marriage and family life projects, seminarian education, and many other necessary programs. The Black and Native Ameri-can Mission Office provides grants for projects throughout the Missions in North America including programs in the Diocese of Albany. By contributing to NEXT WEEK’S collection you will provide seeds to grow the faith for years to come. Please sup-port the Black and Native American Missions of the United States and the Church in Latin America.
Care for the Earth ~ We have very exciting news to report.
The Evangelist, our diocesan newspaper, is dedicating this
year to Care for the Earth. Mike Matvey, the editor, has
launched this initiative and will share the words of Pope Francis
and Church teaching with us as a special feature throughout
2020. He will share projects and ideas from parishes, schools,
and institutions throughout the diocese to help us individually
and collectively be a “Green Team” to work to save our environ-
ment and care for all living things. If you do not subscribe to
The Evangelist, now is the time to do this – 518-453-6688.
FISH FRY DINNER” proudly presented by the Elsmere Firehouse Fridays; February 28, March 13, March 27 and April 10 at the Els-mere Firehouse 15 West Poplar Drive, Delmar, Lunch 12-2 p.m., Dinner 4 to 7 p.m. Come and enjoy a pleasant Lenten supper with many other St. Thomas parishioners.
Our Albany Diocesan Catholic Schools are hoping you will help them raise funds for
Beacon of Hope Scholarships. Each dollar raised in February will be matched by Stuyve-sant Plaza up to $15,000! Take a Leap of Faith for our students! Donate $29 by 2/29 online at:
tinyurl.com/LeapofFaith2020 or text GIVE to 518-512-0388 (select Leap of Faith appeals option). Prefer to write a check? Please send to 40 No. Main Ave., Albany, NY 12203 Attn: Bea-con of Hope Scholarship Fund. Thank you!
Senior Luncheon – Faith, Fun, and Food - Attention St. Thomas Active Older Adults ~ Our February lunch-eon was a great success. hank you to all those who brought a personal care item for the Bethlehem Senior Services. We ap-preciated the delicious cream pies donated by parishion-ers. Get your reservations in soon for our March luncheon which will be on Friday, March 20. Details coming next week.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter ~"So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect." Encourage the Holy Spirit to perfect your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage En-counter Weekend. The next Weekends are Mar 27-29, 2020 in Albany, NY and Jul 10-12, 2020 in East Windsor, CT. For more information, call Pat and Mary Jo McLaughlin at 860-315-2127 or visit them at https://wwmectw.org/.
St. Thomas Food Pantry Collection is set for THIS WEEKEND, February 22-23. Donations of non-perishable food
and personal care items will be collected. Please check expira-
tion dates when donating.
Mass Intentions For the Week of February 24, 2020 - February 28, 2020
Mon. 12:15 pm Jesse Wyeth Lewis, Jr., 1st Anniv.
Parish Family of St. Thomas the Apostle
Ernestina Carrisoza
Martha Mancilla
Tue. 7:30 am Jane DelTosta - Shannon
Faiola Family
Collin Bursey
Rev. Richard Leskovar
Wed. 7:30 am Intention of the Celebrant
12:15 pm “Poopee” Sabella
Harman Family
5:30 pm Samantha Fitzgerald
Sherry Walsh
Fri. 12:15 pm Roger Moak, 10th Anniv.
Family
Mary- Lauretta Testa
Daniel Testa
Sat. 5:00 pm Julia Gancarcik Savakinus
Hospodar Family
Norma Sitzer
Hospodar Family
Sun. 8:00 am Josephine and Ralph Vitillo
Marie and Ralph
Timothy M. Hofaker
Diann Martell and Family
9:30 am Intention of Fr. Michael Cambi Tara Moser
Rose Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick Family
11:00 am For The People
Sunday Lv 19:1-2, 17-18 / 1 Cor 3:16-23 / Mt 5:38–48
Monday Jas 3:13-18 / Mk 9:14-29
Tuesday Jas 4:1-10 / Mk 9:30-37
Ash Wednesday Jl 2:12-18 / 2 Cor 5:20 - 6:2
/ Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday Dt 30:15-20 / Lk 9:22-25
Friday Is 58:1- 9a / Mt 9:14 -15
Saturday Is 58:9b-14 / Lk 5:27-32
Sunday Gn 2:7- 9; 3:1-7 / Rom 5:12-19 / Mt 4:1-11
Scripture Readings: Week of February 23, 2020
Next Weekend, February 29 - March 1, 2020
PARISHES OF OUR LOCAL CATHOLIC COMMUNITY WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULES
Westmere Christ the King Church: 456-1644, Sat: 4 pm / Sun: 8 &10 am,12 pm
Altamont St. Lucy/St. Bernadette Church: 861-8770, Sat: 5 pm / Sun: 9:30 am
Voorheesville St. Matthew’s Church: 765-2805, Sat: 5 pm / Sun: 8:30 & 10:30 am