MISSION STATEMENT

WE ENDEAVOR TO SHARE OUR

TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE

TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF

JESUS CHRIST,

AND AS HIS CHURCH,

TO GROW IN FAITH AND LOVE,

TO ACT IN CHARITY AND TO SERVE

ALL OF HIS PEOPLE. STAFF

PASTOR REV. RICHARD A.CARLINO

REV. RAMÓN TAPIA, DEACON

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE - SISTER MARIA ROSA QUERINI, MPV DIRECTORS OF MUSIC - MARK REILLY, LINDA JONES DIRECTOR OF SPANISH MUSIC - NORMA CORTES OFFICE MANAGER - FRANK RANUCCI OFFICE SECRETARY - DEBBIE MAY MAINTENANCE – BRIAN EGAN DIRECTOR OF LITURGICAL MINISTRIES - RON MCCLOSKY DIRECTOR OF ALTAR MINISTRIES - CARA OLSEN

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE PRESENTED AS A COOPERATIVE EFFORT WITH THE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH GRADES PRE K– 12 – DIANNE GALARNEAU 518-372-3381 - EXT 226

MASS SCHEDULE

DAILY MASS MONDAY – SATURDAY CELEBRATED AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY VIGIL CELEBRATED AT 4:00 PM SUNDAY MASS CELEBRATED AT 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM (SPANISH)

RECONCILIATION

SATURDAY 3:00 PM TO 3:30 PM OR BY APPOINTMENT

331 Seward Place - Schenectady, NY 12305 518-374-4591 - FAX 518-377-5245

Website: www.stanthonyschurch.net

CHURCH

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

To reach Fr. Carlino at St. Anthony’s call 518-374-4591 or at St. John’s 518-372-3381. For Last Rites of The Church, press 335. For any other reason, press 9.

(St. Anthony’s Church Extensions) Schedule of Holy Days/Holiday Masses……………………...4 Cancellation of weekday /Weekend Masses………………...5 Debbie May, Parish Secretary ..……………………...…...….6 Frank Ranucci…………………………..………………………7 General Calls to Fr. Carlino……………………….…………..9 Last Rites of the Church……………………………...……..335

WELCOME TO SAINT ANTHONY’S

CHURCH Weekend of

Mar. 7 & Mar. 8, 2020

Parish Office hours on Monday 9:00am to 4:00pm,

Tuesday through Thursday 7:00am to 3:00pm.

Fridays, the Office is closed. “Day Light Savings”-change your clocks Spring ahead-one hour today, March 8.

BE SURE TO “LIKE US” ON FACEBOOK

St. Anthony’s Church Food Pantry

Sister Maria Rosa and the Venerini Associates distribute food to needy fami-lies during the year. Help us restock our supply so that we may continue the good

work. Please join us by dropping off any of the following nonper-ishable food items, or a monetary donation of any amount. No gift is too small. This is what we are in need of: Canned Fruit, Canned Ap-plesauce, Canned Cranberry Sauce, Canned Vegetables, Canned Green & Yellow Waxed Beans, Soups, Boxed Stuffing, Canned Sweet Potatoes, Canned Yams, Boxed Scalloped Pota-toes, Canned Beans, Canned Peas, Canned Corn, Canned Stews, Pudding, Cereal, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Jelly/Jam, Peanut Butter, Cooking Oil, Tuna Fish, Mayonnaise, Canned Meats. We are grateful for the generosity of St. Anthony’s parishioners, fami-lies & friends. We couldn’t do it with out you.

2019 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS Contribution statements for 2019 will be sent only to those who request them. If you wish to receive a statement of your donations for tax purposes, please complete the form below. Your completed form can either be placed in the collection basket or mailed to the church (806 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308 Attn: Danielle De Paula)

ST. ANTHONY’S CHURCH Please send a statement of my 2019 Donations.

Name:______________________________________ Address:___________________________________ ______________________________________ _ Phone:_________________Envelope# ___________

The Mass Book for 2020 is opened. There is availability for intentions especially during 8:00 am week day Mass along with some weekend Masses.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS: The Stations of the Cross at St. Anthony’s will be offered each Friday at 3:00 PM.

St. Anthony’s Sacred Heart League Day of Reflection—March 21 from 10:30am to 3pm with Guest Speaker: Father Jef-frey L’Arche. All are welcome. Come experience food for thought as we create a Lenten Buffet for the soul! There will be a luncheon for $10. Please plan on attending. Forms for the luncheon will be available at both entrances starting this weekend. It will be a fun day. If you have any questions, call Cathy Busher at 518-366-2307.

LENTEN SERVICE Come and join us, taking part in a journey with Jesus toward METANOIA, an excursion toward Conversion. Our presentations are by Father Dave Pivonka, TOR of the Wild Goose Ministries, and Presi-dent of the Franciscan University at Steubenville, Ohio. We will have interactive discussion following our video presentation. We will com-mence at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening during Lent. Our faith journey will be held in the DeFranco Room. Our space is limited to forty persons, so please leave a message that you are wishing to at-tend by telling us your name and telephone number at 518-374-4591 extension #103. Forms are located at both entrances.

St. Anthony’s Church

Palm Sunday & Easter Sunday

Bake Sale Saturday, April 4 &

Sunday, April 5

There will be a variety of delicious baked goods all ready to purchase and to share with friends and family for the Easter Holiday. Stop in

before or after Masses.

Sat. 8:00am to 6:00pm Sun. 8:00am-12 Noon

Everyone is welcome.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

IS ABORTION EVER OKAY? The fifth commandment forbids doing anything with the intention of indirectly bringing about a person’s death. The moral law prohibits exposing someone to mortal danger without grave reason, as well as refusing assistance to a person in danger. (Catechism of the Catholic Church #2269)

THE FLAME OF LOVE OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CENACLE

All parishioners from both St. John the Evangelist & St. Anthony’s are invited to join “The Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cenacle”, Thursdays, 7:00 pm in Room 5 of the Parish Center. Please come and receive this special grace. For more information contact Patti Schwartz email at schwartz63@gmail.com or call 518-796-3111.

The Journey Bereavement Ministries consists of a team of Bereave-ment Ministers available to those who are suffering the loss of a loved one. We invite those in need to call for an individual meeting with one of our ministers at 518-374-4591 Extension 103 to schedule an appoint-ment. Please leave a message with your name and telephone number so we may contact you and know that all communication is held is the strictest of confidentiality.

ST. ANTHONY’S CHURCH FESTA Friday, June 5, 5:00pm-10pm

Saturday, June 6, 4:00pm to10pm Sunday, June 7, 1:00pm to 9pm

More information to follow!

Lenten Fish Dinners at Our Lady Queen of Peace: The Parish Evangelization Committee will be sponsoring three Lenten Fish Fry Dinners: Friday March 20, and April 3, from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Take out or eat in for the same great price of $10.00 per meal. Proceeds will benefit the parish Faith Formation programs. We invite you to join us for a simple Lenten fish dinner at the Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Center 210 Princetown Rd. Schenectady. Tickets may be purchased after all weekend masses or at the door.

BAKERS NEEDED—We would love your help? The St. John the Evangelist Rosary Society will host a recep-tion to honor our students who will receive the Sacrament of Confir-mation on Sunday, March 22. We are in need of volunteers to bake cookies, brownies or breads. The SJE Parish Center will open at 10:30 a.m. on that Sunday to receive your baked goods. For more information contact Kathy Carney 518-377-7444 or Barbara Nyland 518-608-4059.

To All Women of Our Parish Family You are cordially invited to become members of the Sacred Heart League of Saint Anthony’s Parish during the Celebration of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. To be eligible you must be over 18 years of age and attend one meeting and one league function. Meetings and functions will be listed in our church

bulletins. We are an organization that was initiated in the parish in June of 1928 and is canonically established. The Sacred Heart League is a Religious Society which aims at fostering in its members an ardent de-votion, to bring about the sanctification of its members, the welfare of the Church and the spread of Christ’s Kingdom. Applications will be available at the meetings. Please call President - Chris Kazmierczak (518) 785-3426 if you have any questions.

MENTAL HEALTH RETREAT: Breaking Through the Silence: God’s Grace and Mental Illness

Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 9am to 1pm St. Mary’s Church, Crescent 86 Church Hill Road * Waterford

Do you or a loved one struggle with mental illness? Join us at St. Mary’s, Crescent (86 Church Hill Road, Waterford) as we listen to the stories of people who are dealing with mental illness.

We will hear from the National Alliance on Mental Illness and Fr. Tom Konopka of the Diocesan Consultation Center and enjoy a panel discussion where you will be able to ask any of our present-ers questions.

We will end our morning together with the offering of the two heal-ing sacraments of the church: the sacrament of reconciliation and the anointing of the sick.

This event is open to adults only and is free to all who at-tend. Please register by calling or emailing Stephanie Nolet at (518) 371-9632 – smcsec@nycap.rr.com.

The Saint Joseph’s Men’s Group, (El Grupo de Hombres de San José) will be sponsoring a Holy Hour for Vocations with Exposi-tion of the Blessed Sacrament on the last Sunday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at Saint Anthony’s Church on Seward Place. We will commence our pray on Sunday, March 29th 2020 at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome to come and pray with us for vocations to the Priest-hood; Religious Life; and Lay Ecclesial Ministers.

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be con-ferred by +Bishop Edward Scharfenberger on Sun-day, March 22 at 2:00pm in St. John the Evangelist Church. Please keep our candidates and families from both parishes in your prayers. A reception will follow in the St. John’s Parish Center hosted by SJE Rosarians.

The Joan Nicole Prince Home (JNPH)-is in need great need of volunteers. If you have any questions email An-gelee Smith <smitha474@strose.edu>

MARCH 8, 2020

Monday, Mar. 9-Lenten Weekday 8:00am Mass

Tuesday, Mar. 10-Lenten Weekday 8:00am Amelia Puglisi by Family Rose Cassillo by Son

Wednesday, Mar. 11-Lenten Weekday 8:00am George Bekun by Frank Carlino & Family

Thursday, Mar. 12-Lenten Weekday

8:00am Mass

Friday, Mar. 13-Lenten Weekday

8:00am Mass

Saturday, Mar. 14-Lenten Weekday

8:00 am Benefactors of St. Anthony’s Bread by St. An-thony’s Bread

Marina Cavoli by Cavoli Family

4:00 pm Rae & Tony Friello by Mae Friello Vincenza Califano by Paul & Anna Califano “Thank you” St. Anthony by Marylyn Lane

Sunday, Mar. 15-Third Sunday of Lent 8:30 am Sally Spina by Jane & Erwin Susich Maria Iafrate by Modesta Morson Peter Bojarczuk by Dominick Di Matteo Henrietta Charton by Vince Bianchi 10:30am Nerada Cruz Rodriquez by George & Elsie Stec Spanish

PRAYER TO SAINT MICHAEL St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Thank you for your generous donations in memory of loved ones. Restoration Fund in Memory of: Louise Lichorat by Carmen S. Caruso Memorial Donation in memory of :

Anna Marie Conover by Lorretta L. Crowe Anna Marie Conover by Vera & Mary Weiss

MARCH 8, 2020

March 15, 2020

Altar Linen: Frances Marcil Ellis Hospital & Long Term Care Center: Ron McClosky Important Notice to our Audit Teams: Please report to the DeFranco Room at 9:00 am. Audit Team #2, Mon. Mar. 16th, Leonard DePasquale, Lois Ferro, Marlene Facci.

Lectors: Sat. Mar. 14 & Sun. Mar. 15, 2020 Saturday, 4:00pm –Christine Kazmierczak & Sharon Ferro

Sunday, 8:30am –Christina Fagan & Dave Ditoro 10:30am –Maria Concepcion Vazquez Alcalā & Maria de la Paz

PRAYERS * PRAISE* PETITIONS

COME JOIN US IN OUR WEEKLY DEVOTIONS

EVERY SATURDAY FOLLOWING THE 8:00 AM MASS

The Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary is offered. First Saturday devotions will continue, led by the Secular Carmelites

attending St. Anthony’s Church.

EVERY SUNDAY FOLLOWING THE 10:30 AM MASS We pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet in Spanish in

St. Anthony’s Church.

Come join us

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS (Except during Lent)

Exposition from 5pm to 7pm with Holy Hour Commencing at 6 PM

ALL ARE WELCOME

LET US PRAY TOGETHER

PARISH SUPPORT

Feb. 29 & Mar. 1, 2020-$4, 054.75 Black & Indian Missions-$ 362.00

Candles-$ 178.10 Thank you!

Sanctuary Lamp March 8th-14th

Rose Cassillo by Son March 15-21

Amy Lindemann by Family March 22-28

Andrea DiCaprio by Wife, Michelina March 29-April 4

Robert Parchetta by Parchetta Family Alberto Biasiucci by Wife & Children