Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Community

Eucharistic Liturgy Schedule Sacred Heart Church – Lake George, NY

Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM

Daily Mass: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:30 AM

Rosary at 8:00 AM; Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Every Wednesday 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM

OTHER LOCATIONS:

St. Cecilia’s Church – Warrensburg, NY Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM

Blessed Sacrament Church – Bolton Landing, NY Sunday: 10:30 AM

Our Lady of the Annunciation Church – Queensbury, NY Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM | Sunday: 8:00 AM & 11:30 AM

Holy Mother & Child Church – Corinth, NY Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM | Sunday: 9:00 AM

Pastoral Staff Rev. Joseph G. Busch

Pastor

Rev. Nellis Tremblay Retired

Frank Herlihy Deacon

Ryan McNulty Deacon

Kathy Dorman Secretary

Rosalie Folino Secretary

Torie Wattendorf

Irene O’Connor Filippelli Faith Formation

MISSION STATEMENT

As a parish and as members of God’s family, we endeavor:

To be inclusive, caring and loving Eucharistic community

To strive to bring forth the unique gifts of woman and men, of children and

youth, in service and outreach to the man needs of your community

To welcome the visitor and traveler to the Adirondack area and to our faith

community To evangelize and bring the gospel message to serve one an-

other in the example of Jesus Christ.

Baptism is celebrated one weekend a month. A Baptism preparation session is required for parents.

Faith Formation religious education is part of a “Whole Parish Catechesis” program for Faith Formation. It includes Parents and

children/youth. It meets monthly in conjunction with Sunday Mass. Families must register in parish. All adults are also welcome to

attend the parent/adult session.

Marriage Couples need to make an appointment with the priest or deacon at least eight month prior to the requested date.

Do not make reception arrangement until a date has been confirmed by the pastor.

Anointing the Sacrament of the Sick is administrated as needed to those who are seriously ill. Please contact the parish office.

Reconciliation Communal services scheduled throughout the year or by appointment.

Stewardship All parishioners are encouraged to consider the support of the parish as part of a Stewardship and Sacrificial approach to

contributing regularly of time, taken and treasure as a thanksgiving to God.

A warm and beautiful Christmas welcome to all who

worship in our Sacred Heart Catholic Church! May the

Word of God bring you peace and joy? If you are visiting,

please consider us your parish away from home. We

welcome all visitors coming to Lake George in joining us

for Eucharist during your stay. May you have an enjoyable

visit!

Scripture Readings Readings for the Week of January 7, 2018

Sunday: Is 60:1-6 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12

Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Mk 1:7-11

Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 Mk 1:14-20

Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10 Mk 1:29-39

Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11 Mk 1:40-45

Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a Mk 2:1-12

Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; Mk 2:13-17

Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20 Jn 1:35-42

January 7th, 2018

The most important person is always the person with whom you are, who is right before you.

-Leo Tolstoy

Mass Intentions This Weekend

Saturday For the health of Genevieve Ermiger

5:30pm req: K of C

Robert Newell req: Bob & Carol Dutcher

Larry Cauda (birthday & 6th anniversary)

req: wife Kitty & family

Sunday Kathleen Redpath (1st anniversary) req: family

10:00am Wilfredo Gonzalez req: John & Sally Taibe

Christine Wyka DeMasse

req: Frank & Andrea Grabowski

Week of January 8th Mass Intentions

Monday Parishioners of Sacred Heart

8:30am

Wednesday Parishioners of Sacred Heart

8:30am

Friday No Mass today

Saturday John Ross req: Jerry & Marcy Devoe

5:30pm For the health of Joe Scrivo req: K of C

In celebration of Marie Nelson’s 103 birthday

req: Lake George seniors

Sunday Bob Newell req: Ken & Kathy Wyka

10:00am Timothy Bonk req: Frank & Karen Buehler

Duffy family req: Thomas O’Donnell

Mass Schedule at Sacred Heart Church

Liturgical Ministers – January 13 & 14 Saturday: 5:30pm

Lector: L. & A. Smith Servers: J. Cocozza/E. Galkiewicz

EM: K. Burns, G. Butto, B. Dutcher, G. Fishlock, T. Case

Sunday: 10:00am

Lector: B. Pozzi/D. Redpath Servers: M. Greene/C. Starteri

EM: C. Scrivo, K.. Smith, P. Zylowski, J. McDonnell,

K. McDonnell, M.Sandora, F. Sause

Please pray for the sick and homebound as well as the

men and women in service. Pray for all priests and semi-

narians of our Albany diocese. Please check our online

prayer list for the sick of our parish at:

www.sacredheartlg.org

Your Stewardship of Treasure:

Regular Offertory Collection: Last Week: $3,963 Last Year: $2,014

Christmas: Last Week: $ 8,634 Last Year: $8,193

Thank you for your generous support!!!

This weekend will be our monthly collection for the

reduction of our Parish Debt (outstanding School

Assessment). Thank you for your continued generosity as

we pay down our amount owed.

Build Family & Faith – An Easy Idea You Can Do at Home!

The Christian Family Movement is a network of small groups of Catholics and their families. The program, ap-proved by our Bishop, is designed to build faith and offer friendship and support for today’s busy families. Groups

meet once a month, usually in member’s homes, for about 2 hours to discuss needs in their families, parish or community that have come to the attention of the mem-bers. They consider what may be done based on Gospel values, and decide on actions to address those in need. If you are interested in exploring the program for your

family, please contact Meg Lindner at 518-668-2052 for a copy of Starting a CFM Group. More information is

also available at www.cfm.org

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Every Wednesday, 9am – 9pm.

Please join us for an hour of quiet time with the Lord.

God will not be outdone in generosity. Do you have the

time to make the commitment of one hour each

Wednesday in quiet prayer for all that God has given to

us. Sign Up Sheets are available in the Chapel on

Wednesday. Call Frank Sause at 518 668-2292

Feast of the Epiphany

Fava Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Jack Fava

New Construction ~ Remodeling/Repairs

518-798-4399

Knights of Columbus Corner…. Bulletin Sponsors of the Week….Tell them you

saw their ad in our weekly bulletin!

Many thanks to the staff and customers of

Couture Spa (1851 State Route 9) for their very

generous donations of bags and

bags of food items for our Food

Sacred Heart Parish— Inclement Weather Policy If school is canceled due to bad weather, daily morning mass and all events in the

Parish Center are cancelled.

Live the Liturgy—Inspiration for the week... Jesus came for everyone. No one has an exclusive claim on

Christ and his birth not only transcends time and space but

earthly boundaries as well. Every human being is a child of

God. Jews and Gentiles alike are all coheirs, partners and

members of the same body. This insight or epiphany is

what we celebrate today. It also expresses our hope that one

day every nation on earth will recognize and adore Jesus

Christ. Jesus' message of peace, justice, reconciliation and

love are meant for everyone to hear and understand.

GOSPEL MEDITATION -

January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of

the Lord

"Then they opened their treasures and of-

fered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and

myrrh." What a wonderful example the

Magi give us in their visit to the infant

Jesus. First of all, they demonstrate pro-

found faith in God's word, spoken through

the prophet Micah: "And you, Bethle-

hem ... from you shall come a ruler who is

to shepherd my people Israel" (cf. 5:2). Embarking on a long and

difficult journey, they trust that they will find this newborn king

of the Jews in Bethlehem as the prophecy announced.

On their arrival at the home of the Holy Family, the Magi also

give us an example of profound humility. These important men,

to whom kings look for guidance and advice, do not hesitate to

bow down, to "prostrate themselves" and give homage to a tiny

babe. Putting their own position out of their minds, they rever-

ently worship the infant Lord even as he sits on the lap of his

mother.

The generosity of these three "kings" is also evident as they open

their treasure boxes and give to the poor child the richest of gifts.

Traditionally, we understand the gold to symbolize the earthly

kingship of Christ, the frankincense to represent his divinity, and

the myrrh to stand as a symbol of the anointing he will receive

upon his death.

Finally, the wisdom of these men is evident in their decision to

return to their country "by another way." Understanding the

threat that King Herod posed to Jesus, they followed a plan that

would help keep the divine child safe even though it meant incon-

venience to themselves.

Faith, humility, generosity, and wisdom. These gifts are the real

legacy of the Three Kings. Today, let us ask God for the blessing

of having these gifts in our lives.

Altar Servers Needed... Students and Adults! (students must have

received 1st Eucharist).

Training will be provided. Please consider

joining this very important ministry. For

more info, call Laura Cocozza

518-792-0840

or lauracocozza@yahoo.com

Change in our weekday Mass schedule… There will no longer be a 8:30am morning Mass on

Fridays starting this week, at both parishes, Sacred

Heart and OLA. FYI: there is a 8:05 am Fridays at

St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls. (62 Warren St.)

New Year… New Goals… New Resolutions… Don’t forget, every Monday, Wednesday & Friday, at

9:30am in the Parish Center, a free Walk Aerobic Ex-

ercise session. Following the Leslie Sansone DVD

series. For young and old. NOT professionally led or

directed. It’s free… its’ easy… it's fun!

End of Year Contribution Statements… it’s tax time

and for those who donate to our Parish using the

envelope system, all your donations are recorded. In an

effort to be more cost effective we will print you a

summary of your contributions upon your request.

Email: kathy.dorman4@gmail.com or call the office at

518 668-2046. Thank you!

Sacred Heart Catholic Community

Community Dinner Program Team - Team 3 will be serving on Wednesday, February 7th — 5-6pm.

Please join us and bring a friend!

Weekly Local Produce Delivery! Sacred Heart Church Parish Center is excited to partner with Field Goods as a pick-up location for delicious lo-

cally grown fruit and vegetables

Low Gluten Hosts…Sacred Heart church is provid-ing low-gluten hosts for those who cannot tolerate

wheat gluten. These special communion wafers comply with the requirements of the Church for those

with a celiac condition. Please see the sacristan at Mass on details.

January 7th—The Feast of the Epiphany WHY DO WE DO THAT? -

CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED

Question:

Besides the Wise Men, what is significant about the Epiphany?

Answer:

Epiphany means "manifestation," or public display. The feast is

usually celebrated January 6. In the US, it is celebrated on the

Sunday nearest to January 6. It originates from a story unique

to Matthew (2:1-12). Magi from the East come to offer homage

to the newborn King, presenting him with gifts of gold, frank-

incense, and myrrh.

This part of Matthew's infancy narrative differs from Luke's

account of the birth of Jesus. In Luke there are no Magi, star,

nor gifts. Luke has Jesus being born in a stable after Mary and

Joseph's long travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Matthew

seems to have the family living in a house in Bethlehem, where

the Magi find them.

Why these differences? They stem from the needs and concerns

of the audience the authors were addressing, as well as the

theological stance of each author. Knowing the original inten-

tion helps get at the correct interpretation of the text.

Since Matthew was writing primarily to a Jewish community,

his concern was to show that Jesus did not come just for Jews,

but for Gentiles as well. From his very birth, Jesus not only

manifests himself to Jews, but also to Gentiles, who are promi-

nently included in the manifestation, symbolized by the Magi

and their journey. This is the most significant aspect of the

feast of Epiphany. How do you manifest Jesus to all with

whom you come into contact?

Christmas Flower Memorials…

The Guy Family, Rudolph Havlicek,

Evelyn Deluccia, Donald Smith and

Blanche Smith

Just a reminder to be very careful, winter is here,

be watchful and choose your steps carefully.

The sidewalks, parking lots and steps can be

slippery, everywhere you go. So SLOW DOWN!

Our ―Sisters in Stitches‖ Ministry meets every Monday afternoon around 2:00. New members or drop in guests are always welcome. Bring your

needles (crochet or knitting) and Come and join this great, fun ministry.

An Evening of Prayer and Sharing…

EVERY Monday Night

at St. Michaels Church, So. Glens Falls.

A Joyful Gathering - 6pm Monday Nights. You

are invited to join fellow area parishioners on

Monday nights at Saint Michaels for prayer, Word

sharing and laughter. Come when you can, for

just a few minutes or stay for it all. Come and go

as your schedule allows. Come and be supported.

May your New Year flourish with new discoveries, wonderful inspirations, and happiness

to fill your heart...

Family Faith Formation…The

next session will be today,

January 7th at 8:45am

Mid Term Faith Formation

For students in Grades 9 & 10 : Sundays 4-6 at the Parish Center.

Pizza is served,

Dessert is always welcome:

January: 7, 14, 21 & 28

February: 4 & 11

Call Mrs. Irene Filippelli for more info:

Hoffman’s Car Wash… Tickets for sale in the Parish Center… $9 each.

(after the winter we are having, doesn’t your car

need at little TLC?)