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Church of the Immaculate Conception A Roman Catholic Community
400 Saratoga Road, Glenville, NY 12302
Hours: Monday-Friday 9-12 & 1-4
Office / Rectory Parish Center
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Website
518-399-9168 518-399-9210 518-384-3278 [email protected] www.icglenville.com Find us on Facebook
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 26, 2020
Calendar of Events
Sunday Monday Tuesday
1/26 8 am Mass 11 am Mass with clow 12 Noon Afterglow
1/27 9 am Mass
1/28 am Mass … followed by Adoration until ... 6 pm Benediction 7 pm Respect Life Mtg
Wednesday Thursday Friday
1/29 9 am Mass
1/30 7 am Mass 4 pm Recovery Mtg 7pm TOPS Mtg 7 pm Choir
1/31 7 am Mass
Saturday Sunday Upcoming
2/1 7:30 am Mass 9 am-Noon Scouts Bottle & Can Collection 4 pm Reconciliation 5 pm Mass
Hospitality
2/2 Hospitality
8 am Mass 11 am Mass with clow 12 Noon Afterglow
Feb 10 Prayer Shawl Ministry Mtg
Feb 15 Father-
Daughter Dance
Feb 15 & 16 Blessing of Married Couples
The Eucharist is celebrated…. Sunday, the Lord’s Day 8 am and 11 am Anticipated on Saturday 5 pm Mon, Tues, Wed 9 am Thursday, Friday 7 am No morning Mass Thursdays and Fridays in February First Saturday of the month 7:30 am
Reconciliation Saturday 4 pm and by appointment
PASTORAL STAFF Pastor Rev. Jerome R. Gingras [email protected] Director of Music Ministries William Jon Gray [email protected] Pastoral Associate for Administration Fran Rossi Szpylczyn Pastoral Associate for Administration Kathy Friscic Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation Madeline Fretto Pastoral Associate for Youth Ministries Christine Goss Pastoral Care Coordinator Rachel Winters [email protected] Facilities Maintenance Christoph Belrose, Paul Toolan
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 26, 2020
SAT 5:00 pm +David Crandall (1st Ann) - Schultz family Jan 25 +Francis D. Loszynski (2nd Ann) - Staude family +Fr. Thomas Connery - Matt Spain +Dennis Arthur Hull - parents, Joanne & Dennis Hull and sister, Mindy Hull SUN 8:00 am +Fr. Thomas Connery - Fortin family January 26 +Wayne H. King - Karen Scheffler +Frank Keville - family +Daniel R. Shepard - wife and family 11:00 am +Selma Gerasimovich - Monaghan family +Earl Carpenter - Ron & MaryAnn Johnson +Ed Grega - wife, Ann +Zachary Ciperski - Aunt Nancy & Uncle Richard Intentions of Blake Ciperski - Aunt Nancy & Uncle Richard +Agnes Taberski - Ron & MaryAnn Johnson +Helen Smrstik - family +Carmela Rizzicone (2nd Ann) - family MON 9:00 am +Charlie Brown - Fran & Mark Szpylczyn January 27 +John & +Molly Caruso - Lucy Ruggiero +Nancy Westfall - Lucy Ruggiero TUES 9:00 am +Susan Magner - Brady family January 28 +Wayne Clough Adoration until 6 pm WED 9:00 am +Raymond Schultz - Schultz family January 29 +Charlie Brown - John & Irene DeGraff +Lucienne M. Bortell - Shepard family THUR 7:00 am +Parish family members and friends January 30 FRI 7:00 am +Parish family members and friends January 31 SAT 7:30 am +Parish family members and friends Feb 1 5:00 pm +Mary Dziadul (1st Ann) +Fr. Thomas Connery - Darlene & Lou Polsinelli +Ruth Edwards (1st Ann) - Schultz family +Mike Ronca - Ronca family +Deceased members of the Freitag family - Ronca family +Bernadette Steele - Month’s Mind +Robert Trimble - Month’s Mind SUN 8:00 am +Fr. Thomas Connery - Shepard family February 2 +Robert A. Trimble - Carla Carter +Frank Keville - family +Barbara Parillo - Month’s Mind 11:00 am +Selma Gerasimovich - Monaghan family +Maria Pestano - Maddalone family +Bill Kouzan - IC Choir +Helen Smrstik - family +Alan Johnson - Joyce Maddalone +Charlie Brown - family +Fiorino Orlando - wife Frances and family If you would like to bring up the gifts, contact an usher before Mass.~
Mass Intentions
January 25 -February 2
Rosary Altar Society Our February meeting will be on February 3 at 6:30 pm in the Flicker Room. After recitation of the Rosary, a brief meeting will take place. Our speaker will be Ann Nolte who will speak about Jack’s Place in Schenectady where the goal is to provide a “home” for the families of out-of-town
patients of Ellis Medicine and Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital while their loved ones are rehabilitating. All ladies of the parish are invited to attend. If you need a ride, call Dorothy at 518-399-2842.
2020 Calendar of Events February-June Monthly meetings take place in the Flicker Room at 6:30 pm.
February 3 6:30 pm – Rosary, Meeting & Speaker March 2 6:30 pm - Rosary, Meeting & Speaker April 6 6:30 pm - Rosary, Meeting & Speaker April Plant Sale May 4 6:30 pm - Birthright Shower May Tag Sale - Date to be announced June 3 End of year Banquet at the Turf Tavern
There are still seats! There is still time! Book your trip to Italy! Fr. Jerry and Fr. Tom Chevalier of St Peter’s/Saratoga
invites you to join them on a journey through Italy in October 2020 !
Visit Rome, Vatican City, Assisi, Florence and Venice. See the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Michelangelo’s Pieta, the birthplace of St. Francis, plus many other sacred places and at-tractions, with the possibility of a Papal audience or sighting! We will travel as a group with guided tours and also have leisure time to explore this wonderful country.
If interested, contact Maryann Haskell at [email protected].
Join the Immaculate Conception Respect for Life Ministry The specter of Physician Assisted Suicide may come to the New York State via a bill (Assembly 2694 Paulin and Senate 3947 Savino) and a Governor who has said he would sign such legislation. This "Medical Aid in Dying Act" would add a new section of the Public Health Law to allow physicians to prescribe lethal doses of medication for the express purpose of ending a patient’s life. Last year, the Reproductive Health Act legalized abor-tion up till birth in New York. We need you and invite you to join this important ministry that promotes respect for human life at all stages from conception to natural death. Our next meeting is Tuesday, January 28 at 7 pm in the Parish Center, Room 7. If you have any questions, please contact Larry Smith at 518-384-0882 or [email protected].
YOUTH MINISTRY 399-9203 Christine Goss & Patty Nally
Mini-Courses Continue
January 29 and February 5 from 7-8:30 pm 7th Grade - A Closer Look at the Lord’s Prayer 8th Grade – You’ve Got a Friend in Me 9th Grade – Intro to Catholic Social Teaching 10th Grade – The Four Pillars
—- Confirmation —-
Important upcoming dates for Confirmation Candidates: The following paperwork is now PAST DUE: Retreat forms and fee; Sponsor Information Form; Covenant Next Confirmation Session is Monday, January 27, 7–8:30 pm The Confirmation Retreat is Saturday, February 8. We ask your prayers for our candidates, catechists and peer leaders during this retreat experience.
Summer Service Trip –If you missed the Informational Meeting and would like more details, please give us a call. A
deposit to participate is due by January 30 to hold your spot. Just 5 Days - for current 6th, 7th and 8th Graders Springfield, MA July 20-24 Young Neighbors in Action - current 9th, 10th & 11th Graders Brooklyn, NY, July 26-31
Are YOU Cereal?
Middle School Youth Night Calling all Sixth, Seventh & Eighth Graders!
Sunday, February 2 from 6:30-8:30 pm Open to all middle school-aged young people.
What is a Youth Night? Great Question! It is a night for youth to come together,
have some food, have lots of fun, get to know one another and grow - all in a faith-based context! Trust us; you don’t want to miss this! Friends are always welcome! RSVPs are appreciated to help with planning - but whether or not you RSVP - you should definitely come! Adults volunteers are needed to make our middle school nights successful. If you are interested in helping, please contact the YM Office.
FAITH FORMATION 518-399-9210 Madeline Fretto & Michele DeLorenzo
ATTENTION PARENTS All of the children in our program will be rehearsing with Dr. Gray for the next three months to be the FULL CHOIR for the Alleluia Mass on Sunday, April 26, at 11 am. It is very important for the children to arrive on time for class, as the music rehearsals will be held before their Faith Formation classes.
February Schedule Rainbow 2/9 and 2/23 CLOW 2/2 and 2/9
WINTER BREAK 2/16 through 2/19. Classes will resume on
Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 9:15 am. FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE 2/15 beginning with 5 pm Mass, followed by 6 pm Dinner and 7 pm Dancing FAMILY MASS Sunday, February 23 at 11 am All families are invited to attend in preparation for our season of Lent
For the month of February, we will be preparing the children’s hearts and minds for the season of Lent, which begins February 26, Ash Wednesday. This year we will be sending home a prayer for every family to say together throughout the six weeks of Lent. If your child does not bring you a prayer, please contact our office or their catechist to get your family prayer. This year the Faith Formation Family will come together in prayer.
One of the most meaningful things we can do as parents, is teach our children the “Power of Prayer”----not just the routine of prayer. ~Tad R Callister
Volunteer Opportunities with The Community Hospice We are looking for more wonderful volunteers to join our team!
Community Hospice Volunteers make friendly visits to provide companionship and support for Hospice patients and their families in their homes and at nursing homes. It is truly a rewarding and fulfilling experience! To learn more and to request an application, contact Cheryl Gerstler, Coordinator of Volunteer Services for Schenectady County, at 518-724-0282 or [email protected]. Our next New Volunteer Training begins in February.
Last weekend’s collection amounted to $11,707 and for renovations $442. Thank you for your faithful stewardship.
The Mother Teresa Cancer Awareness Fund announces their Annual “Night of Hope Under the Stars” Gala
Friday, March 27, 2020, 7–11 pm at Longfellows Hotel and Restaurant, 500 Union Ave, Saratoga
Springs. General Admission $120 (Cash Bar) VIP $160 (Open Bar & Special Drawing).
To Order Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-of-hope-under-the-stars-
gala-tickets-87553762661 or visit www.mtcaf.org (Events/Fundraisers) .
Embrace Hope Infertility Support Group - January 30 Come and rest in the Lord at Mass,
then stay for a peaceful gathering of women meeting the challenge of infertility with grace.
6 pm Mass followed by 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm gathering Corpus Christi Church, Parish Center, Room 10
2001 Route 9, Round Lake To register contact: [email protected] .
Walk-ins welcome.
Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith
will deepen and grow
Sunday, Jan 26, 2020 THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Get your fishing license here A student can only be as good as the teacher offering the lesson. When Jesus walked the shores of Galilee, local fishermen had the chance to learn the gospel by living it. As we begin Catholic Schools Week, we honor all the fine teachers and administrators who sacrifice much to live the gospel with their students. We also salute parents who invest in their children’s religious education. Character can be shaped along with every lesson a child is taught. Make sure children you love are fishing in the richest waters.
READINGS: Isaiah 8:23—9:3; 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17; Matthew 4:12-23 (67). “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Monday, Jan 27, 2020 Stop evil in its tracks It’s hard to imagine 6 million people. It’s the populations of Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, and San Diego combined. It was two-thirds of the entire population of Jews living in Europe between 1941 and 1945. It was the Holocaust. Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, when we call to mind the evil that is possible for human hearts to generate. We remember to tell the next generation. And we commit ourselves never again to tolerate the flourishing of racism, nationalism, or antisemitism in our society. Today is a good day to pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to bind the evil “strong man” of prejudice and intolerance in our society.
READINGS: 2 Samuel 5:1-7, 10; Mark 3:22-30 (317). “But no one can enter a strong man’s house to plunder his property unless he first ties up the strong man.”
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020 Memorial of Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Religious, Doctor of the Church
Order your life wisely Saint Thomas Aquinas, perhaps the greatest mind ever to probe the theological underpinnings of Christianity, wasn’t always so highly regarded. When he first spoke of his desire to become a Dominican friar, his disapproving family kidnapped him and held him in their castle for a year. Then, as a seminary student who was reluctant to talk, he was nicknamed “The Dumb Ox” by classmates. Yet, it’s fitting that Aquinas belonged to the Order of Preachers—the Dominicans—because he authored beautiful prayers. Take to heart his concluding words from “For Ordering a Life Wisely,” which he prayed daily: “Give to me, O Lord my God, understanding of You, diligence in seeking You, wisdom in finding You, discourse ever pleasing to You, perseverance in waiting for You, and confidence in finally embracing You.”
READINGS: 2 Samuel 6:12b-15, 17-19; Mark 3:31-35 (318). “Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.”
Wednesday, Jan 29, 2020 Every heart needs a home “The Catholic bishops believe decent, safe, and affordable housing is a human right,” according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. As social reformers and commentators draw more attention to the growing problem of homelessness in America, it is important for all of us to do what we can to support the bishops’ position, as they remind “communities and government of their obligation to ensure that the housing needs of all are met, especially poor and vulnerable people and their families.” Take time today to look up or pray with seven themes of Catholic social teaching.
READINGS: 2 Samuel 7:4-17; Mark 4:1-20 (319). “Thus says the Lord: Should you build me a house to dwell in? I have not dwelt in a house from the day I brought you out of Egypt . . . but have been going about in a tent under a cloth.”
Thursday, Jan 30, 2020 The hidden power of ordinary days We’re well into what the church’s liturgical calendar calls “Ordinary Time,” the period between sacred seasons. For many in the north, the cold and snow of winter have become a drag. The anticipation of Advent and the excitement of Christmas and Epiphany are long over. Yet this too can be a period of conversion, a time when our faith can quietly grow. “Ordinary Time,” declares the Catechism, “is a time for growth and maturation, a time in which the mystery of Christ is called to penetrate ever more deeply into history until all things are finally caught up in Christ.” If you experience mid-winter blahs, rest assured that God is quite capable of using ordinary, mundane days to foster true discipleship.
READINGS: 2 Samuel 7:18-19, 24-29; Mark 4:21-25 (320). “For there is nothing hidden except to be made visible; nothing is secret except to come to light.”
Friday, Jan 31, 2020 MEMORIAL OF JOHN BOSCO, PRIEST Patience is an inside job Saint John Bosco was a wonderworker—and not just because he ministered so effectively to troubled youth, transforming the most rambunctious of street kids into young men of virtue, honesty, and skill. He’s become the patron saint of youth ministry, and not just for his method of mixing fun with faith. From a very young age, Don Bosco had visions of the work he would do, leading to his merciful way of dealing with the young lives that society scorned. “It is more fitting to be persistent in punishing our own impatience and pride than to correct the boys,” he wrote to a colleague. “This was the method Jesus used with the apostles.” Ask Don Bosco to help you be positive and patient today.
READINGS: 2 Samuel 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Mark 4:26-34 (321). “He spoke the word to them as they were able to understand it.”
Saturday, Feb 1, 2020 The miracle worker Do you believe in miracles? As a Catholic, you must believe in some: the very life of Jesus, for starters, from Annunciation to Ascension, and all the things he did in between. But what about apparitions of Mary, eucharistic miracles, and unexplainable healings attributed to the intercession of saints? While belief in those is not required, the church says miracles do happen and rigorously verifies many. They are works of God, proof that God’s here among us, interacting with us, out of love. Go ahead and ask for one.
READINGS: 2 Samuel 12:1-7a, 10-17; Mark 4:35-41 (322). “Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?”
Reprinted with permission from TakeFiveForFaith.com.
Scripture citations from the New American Bible Revised Edition. Contributors: Alice Camille, Peg Ekerdt, Sister Colleen Gibson, S.S.J., Daniel Grippo,
Deacon Pedro Guevara-Mann, Fr Larry Janowski, O.F.M., Jennifer Tomshack, Patrice J. Tuohy
Annual Ziti Dinner The Glenville Rotary is holding its 31st Annual Ziti Dinner on Friday, February 7, from 4-7:30 pm at the Glenville Senior Center, 32 Worden Road. Tickets are $8 in advance/$10 at the door. Eat-in or takeout available. In addition to a full dinner with dessert, we offer entertainment and raffle prizes. The event raises money for the Northeast Regional Food Bank, Scotia-Glenville Food Pantry and other Rotary Service projects. Purchase advance tickets at Charlie Palmer State Insurance; Beth Kissinger CPA; or any Glenville Rotarian. For information, contact Kris McMore at [email protected] or (518) 491-3081.
From the Pastor:
Twice today we hear the words, “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” Even though we just heard these words a month ago a Christmas, it is appropriate to hear them once again. Jesus began his mission by fulfilling he words of the great prophet Isaiah. Today we contemplate the mission we are called to and pray that we can fulfill the plan God has for each of us.
Last weekend we were blessed with more snow. Our snow volunteers had the campus clean as a whistle by 7 am Sunday morning and I am so very thankful. If you would like to share your time using a shovel or
a snow blower, please call the parish office. We can always us some extra hands! Speaking of last weekend, attendance was down because of the snow, which is no surprise. The offertory was down as well, though our expenses remain the same. If you were unable to attend Mass and are able, please consider an extra gift in the weeks to come. We also offer the option of secure automatic e-giving if you are interested. Please call the office for more information. Either way, your generosity is always appreciated.
Congratulations to our Faith Formation team, Madeline Fretto and Michele DeLorenzo and their all of their helpers for the Bingo Bonanza last week! There was a good turn out and a great deal of fun. Thank you to one and all who participated in any way. We are grateful for funds generated for Pastoral Care and for the parish. Check out the picture on the cover of this bulletin!
Our Pastoral Council met last Sunday and here are some of the highlights from the meeting:
The white house on the corner of our property, where Fr. Connery lived, will be offered to any retired priest who may wish to rent it. If a priest does not occupy the home, we will be in discussion with the diocese to see if an immigrant family could live there. The latter will need more discussion and information from the diocese.
It was recommended that we install a flag pole somewhere on the property and dedicated it to all of our veterans.
We will actively look to install cameras for the church, rectory and parish center.
It was proposed that that the Parish Center be named “The J. Thomas Connery Center.” This could take place on or around the first anniversary of +Fr. Connery’s death, next October 31. Again, more information will be forthcoming.
The need for automatic doors for the new parish center remains. Some of the monies donated in memory of +Fr. Connery have been earmarked for this project. The gifts received have been substantial, but are not sufficient. If you are able and interested in donating to this project, call the parish office.
Lent is still a number of weeks away, but February is upon us and that means many priests will be on vacation. I will be away from Feb 7 through Feb 17. Fr. Tom Hayes will be here to cover both weekends. Fr. Richard Carlino will cover our 9 am Masses on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. For the entire month of February there will be no 7 am Masses on Thursdays and Fridays as Fr. Leo Markert will be away for the entire month.
We recently celebrated two landmark birthdays among our parish family. Milly Morgan celebrated her 90th birthday and Joseph Aglio his 85th. We wish them abundant blessings and are grateful for their faithful journey with us!
On February 19, our country will mark the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. On February 16, at the 11 am mass we will acknowledge parishioners Sal Famularo and Dr. Tom Smith, who were both in that landmark battle.
I wish to say a special hello to Kay Ksenych who reads our bulletin from cover to cover each week! Hello Kay! We are thinking and praying for you. Please pray for all of us! God bless you!
Until next week, be well, do good deeds and say your prayers. Fr. Jerry
K of C News: Join thousands of Catholics nationwide in the annual Respect Life Novena, January 21 – January 29.
Get daily intentions, brief reflections, and more. Sign up at www.9daysforlife.com !
January 31-February 2 Weekend Retreat for Women “Trust in the Lord with all your heart” (Proverbs 3:5a)
Director: Sister Marilyn R. Vassallo, CSJ is a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph Carondelet of the Albany Province. She has master degrees in Education, Theology and Canon Law, and received a licentiate in Canon Law. Presently employed as a canonical consultant for Canon Law Professions and the Marriage Tribunal of the Diocese of Albany, Sr. Marilyn is a Spiritual Director and an experienced retreat director. $205 (age 65 & over $190). $50. deposit. Info/reservations contact The Dominican Retreat & Conference Center at 518-393-4169 or visit www.dslcny.org. For info, call Alice at 518-399-9322.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets Monthly under the sponsorship of the Pastoral Care Ministry and the leadership of parishioner, Pat Peluso. Care, and the love of knitting or crocheting, are combined to form a prayerful ministry that reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace. Please join us! The usual meeting is in the parish library on the third Monday of the month following the 9 am Mass. There will be no meeting this month (January) and next month, we meet Feb 10, due to the President’s Day Holiday. For information, contact Pat at 518-952-6343 or Rachel Winters at 518-399-9168, ext. 226.
The Church of the Immaculate Conception, in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, New York,
is a community of faithful Christians, who have come together under the wisdom of the Holy Spirit
and the guidance of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to give witness to Jesus Christ.
Our mission is to celebrate the Eucharist;
to joyfully proclaim the Good News; to care for those in need; to actively foster stewardship of time, talent and treasure; and,
as a parish family, to grow in faith, love, and peace.
Welcome! We welcome visitors to our community
with great joy!
All Catholics who regularly worship at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, as well as those living in the greater Glenville area, are invited to become a part of our parish community. Our church is equipped with audio devices for the hearing-impaired and is handicapped-accessible. Please see our ushers for assistance.
Remember in your prayers all who are sick or suffering in any way - mind, body or spirit. We remember especially: Kathleen P, Christian B, Tracey Sandberg, John Jankowy, Joanne G, Gerri G, Helen, Henry, Edward, Susan, Dave L, Stasia, Christopher, Baby Christopher & Baby Patrick—their families & medical team, Ed and Joan, Mike, Tracey, Adelaide, Jenny and Rebecca, Owen Peterson, Ashley, Bill V, Nicole and Joseph, Mary, Mark F, Eva, Leo, Alex, Marion, Ann, Lana Hansen, Debbie, John K, LM, BC, Kevin, Frank B, Peg Marie, Gordon Snyder, Joe & Marie, Aaron G, Janet F, Lauren, Bill Petersen, Jeanne C, Ron Wood, Stephanie Smith, Connie Janack, Joyce Maddalone, Joanne, Robert, Christine, Mike, James, Gloria Blum, Jacqueline, Madeline Trull, Darlene Polsinelli, Pasquale & Mary Basilio, Michael Martin, John Cook, Milly Morgan, Diane M, Barbara Mlodzianowski, Erin Hecker, James Kochen, Jim Fiedler, Anna & Abby Scott, “ E J “ Knapik, Justin, Patrick Richardson, Marie Stern, Tony, Linda A, Christopher, Paula, Stan J, John P, Carson, Susan Kopchik, Kevin Sarsick, Karen Rhodes, Kyleigh, Jennifer Jones, Brian Troiano, Joe Barnick, Valerie Saenger, Paul A, Sarah Gallagher, Patty, Jeffrey, Anna, Angelina, Lisa Bovino, Nicholas Watrobski, Tina Masterson, JoAnn Masterson. Names remain for two months; call the rectory for additions.
Reconciliation The opportunity for Reconciliation is available on Saturdays from 4-4:30 PM and by appointment. Parish celebrations of Reconciliation are announced during Advent and Lent.
Baptism The celebration of baptism is the first sacrament of initiation which begins our journey of following Christ. Infant baptisms take place throughout the year, except during Advent and Lent. Baptism for school age children is arranged as needed. Adult baptism and the reception of baptized non-Catholics into the Catholic church typically occurs during the Easter Vigil. For information on any baptism needs, please contact the parish office at 399-9168.
Confirmation Those wishing to be included in the annual parish celebration of Confirmation are asked to call the Parish Office. Students must be in the 11th Grade and be enrolled in the two-year Faith Formation Program. Adults may arrange for Confirmation by contacting the parish priest.
Marriage A registered parishioner who wishes to celebrate his or her marriage at Immaculate Conception is asked to contact the Parish Office, at least six months prior to the anticipated date and before any other arrangements have been finalized, to begin sacramental preparation.
Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of the Sick is intended for those who are ill or infirm. Parishioners planning to enter the hospital are encouraged to receive this sacrament prior to admission. Arrangements to receive the Sacrament can be made by calling the Parish Office. Please be aware that the hospital will not inform us of admissions. A communal celebration of the Sacrament of the Sick takes place seasonally.
Holy Orders Men interested in the Priesthood or Permanent Diaconate, and those men and women interested in Religious Life or Lay Ministry are encouraged to contact the Vocation Office at 518-312-9297 or www.albanyvocations.org. Please join our community in praying for an increase of vocations to the priesthood, religious life and lay ministry in our Church.
Keep Schenectady Warm Warm hats, gloves, mittens, scarves for both genders and all ages are needed. In our parish center, there is a blue bin, identified by a Keep Schenectady Warm logo. All donations can be placed in the bin or in the Gathering Space in a bag labeled “Keep Schenectady Warm.” Questions? comments? contact Donna Lagasse at 518-399-0547 or rondonnalagasse@gmail .
Winter is upon us, so we ask you to remember that, in consideration for the safety of our parishioners, if Burnt Hills Schools are closed or delayed, there will be no morning Mass on weekdays. School closing info, can be found on Capital News 9, WNYT-TV, WRGB-TV and WTEN-TV. Also, on radio stations WFLY-FLY92 and WGY-810 and at www.timesunion.com. And, you can always check our website: [www.icglenville.com].
St. Mary's School in Ballston Spa is hosting an OPEN HOUSE on Tuesday, January 28 from 8 am-12 Noon. Come visit our "Small School With A Big Heart" to find out how your family can become part of our family. Enrolling now for the 20-21 school year in all classes (3 Year Old Nursery School, 4-Year-Old Half-Day and Full Day Pre-K, Full-Day Kindergarten - Grade 5). Open-ings for some classes are still available for the current school year as well. At St. Mary's School, we promote the wholeness and holiness of every child! Call or visit to learn more.
40 Thompson Street, Ballston Spa, 12019 518-885-7300 www.smsbspa.org