Saturday, January 28 5:00PM J. Patrick & Ruth H. Hughes req. by Deborah Dollery Karl Floser req. by St. Vincent de Paul Parish

Sunday, January 29 8:30AM 11:00AM 6:30PM

MON Yoga, 6:00PM (C) TUES (No Choir Rehearsal) WED Bereavement, 7:00PM (Chapel) SAT Women’s Morning Retreat, 8:30AM (PH) SUN Faith Formation, 9:45am (PC) Adult Faith Formation, 9:45AM (Mtg Rm 1) Youth Service Sunday, 12:15PM (PH) 6:30PM Mass (C)

(C) Church, (G) Grotto, (PC) Parish Center, (PH) Parish Hall, (L) Lounge, (HIS) Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary

Faith Formation - January Sessions: 1/22 & 1/29 February Sessions: 2/ 5 & 2/12 No sessions Feb 19 & 26 - Winter Break January Service Sundays: - Sort Personal Care Donations between morning Masses on the upper level of the Parish Hall. - Sunday January 29: Join us on Visits to homebound parishioners. We will meet in the Parish hall at 12:15PM and head over to Teresian House and Avila. Drivers and Chaperones must have VIRTUS training and background check to participate.

Please contact Beth Carlin for further information at youthministry@stvincentalbany.org or 489-5408.

Mass Intentions

COLLECTIONS FOR JANUARY 14-15: will be reported in next weekend’s bulletin.

Thank you for your generosity. Your regular financial support of our parish community is essential to our continued viability and vitality

PERSONAL CARE ITEM COLLECTION - Our annual collection for local shelters will be held this weekend. Requested items: soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, shaving cream & feminine care products. Full-size is preferred. Socks, hats and gloves are also appreciated. We cannot accept open or used items. Donations will be sorted between Masses on Jan. 22. Contact Angela Warner at 489-5408, ext. 114, or socialjustice@stvincentalbany.org. WOMEN’S MORNING OF REFLECTION ~ Annual Morning of Reflection for Women - Self Care in Times of Transition - Care of Body and Soul - Saturday, January 28 in the Parish Hall from 9AM-1PM. Registration & coffee from 8:30-9AM. Lunch will be provided. Suggested offering is $12.00 at the door. Register by January 26 by emailing or calling Marie Copeland (mariecopeland62@gmail.com/439-4050) or Kate Burgess (khburgess21@aol.com/439-4493). BEREAVEMENT GROUP ~ will next meet on Wednesday, January 25 at 7:00PM in the Chapel. If you would like to attend, please call Sr. Eleanor at 489-5408. DECEMBER 2016 FOOD PANTRY UPDATE ~ St. Vincent’s Food Pantry served 395 households last month, including 813 adults, 482 children, 117 infants & toddlers, and 94 seniors. Guests expressed their thanks and appreciation for the Giving Tree gifts for their children. A BIRTHDAY TO CELEBRATE! ~ One of our parishioners, Margaret's Riley, celebrated her 104th birthday on January 17th!! If you would like to send Margaret a card, please address it to: Mrs. Margaret Riley, 94 S. Pine Ave., Albany, NY 12208. May our loving God continue to bless Margaret!

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL PARISH

900 Madison Avenue, Albany, New York 12208 Phone: 518-489-5408 • Fax: 518-489-5474

Web site: stvincentalbany.org Email: secretary@stvincentalbany.org

WELCOME TO OUR PARISH! Parish Life Director: Elizabeth Simcoe

Masses: Saturday - 5:00PM Vigil Sunday - 8:30 & 11:00AM; 6:30PM

PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE FOR: ♦ Pastoral Care - Visits to homebound parishioners,

hospital patients or nursing home residents. ♦ Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults - Membership in the Roman Catholic Church.

♦ Infant Baptism - Celebrated monthly. Parents are expected to attend one class in preparation.

♦ Reconciliation - Appointments on Saturday at 4:45 P.M. ♦ Matrimony - At least 6 months prior to date. ♦ Bereavement Ministry - is available through the parish

office. Please call and ask for Sr. Eleanor Guerin.

Low Gluten Hosts & Personal P.A Receivers are available.

For all emergencies outside of office hours (Monday - Friday, 9 AM-4 PM) please call 518-369-3502.

Liturgical Ministers for Jan. 28-29:

Baker: Pat Marsh Writer: Gail Waring Writer for Feb. 5: Barbara DiTommaso

Saturday, 5:00 pm Presider/Homilist: Fr. Leo O’Brien Adult Acolyte: B. J. Costello Readers: Mary Morris, Cory Taliaferro Eucharistic Ministers: Janet Brendli, Mary Brennan, Nancy Cullings, Pat Cullings, Dan O’Connell Liturgical Coordinator: Amy O’Connell

Sunday, 8:30 am Presider/Homilist: Fr. Richard Vosko Adult Acolyte: Joanne Martin Altar Servers: Melva & Maria Bernardino Readers: Jean Stern, Jim Ruud Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Fran Beck, John Criscione, Fran Dempsey, Kate Paul, Marggie Skinner, Julie Sullivan Liturgical Coordinator: Mary Anne Young Ministers of Hospitality: Tom Ruller, Mary Blais CLW: Natalie Criscione Coffee Hour: Ann Paulsen, Emma Paulsen Counters: Mary Brummagyn, Mary Ricard, 1 Needed

Sunday, 11:00 am Presider/Homilist: Fr. Richard Vosko Adult Acolyte: Jack Consiglio Altar Servers: Madeline Penna, Gabriel Cruz Readers: Jemimah Jurado, Julianna Pinkans Eucharistic Ministers: Rheuben Bowling, Rose Capurso, Ed Falterman, Maria Guyette, Robert John, Rich Medvetz, Andrew Robinson, Bob Ward, Susan Shipherd, Jean Viglucci Liturgical Coordinator: Ed Falterman Ministers of Hospitality: Dave LaFleur, Owusu AnAne, Katherine Bollin, 1 Needed CLW: Cheri Pinkans, Katrina Consiglio Veronica Ministry: Anna Bayly Coffee Hour: Darrin Conroy, Suzy Conroy Counters: Joann Crupi, Dick Neimeyer, 1 Needed Sunday, 6:30 pm Presider: Fr. Richard Vosko

MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS

Hospital Visitation: Week of January 22, 2017

SPH - Marty Beckman / Kathy McCoy

AMCH - Jeanne Qualters / Elizabeth Simcoe

JANUARY 22, 2017 ~ THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Readings for the Week of January 22, 2017

Sunday: Is 8:23—9:3/1 Cor 1:10-13, 17/Mt 4:12-23 Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28/Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10/Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Mk 16:15-18 Thursday 2 Tim 1:1-8 or Tit 1:1-5/Mk 4:21-25 Friday: Heb 10:32-39/Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19/Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Zep 2:3, 3:12-13/1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 5:1-12a

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

BIBLE STUDY SIGN-UP ~ this weekend after the Masses in the Parish Hall for a 7-week program - “The Spirituality of Paul”. Begins on Monday, Jan. 30, and will be offered on Mondays at 7PM & Tuesdays at 2PM. The cost is $20. We will explore key biblical passages of Paul. For more information, contact Dave Rowell at daverowell52@gmail.com or 729-4550. SENIORS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS ~ Join us for a sub lunch and game day on Wednesday, February 15, at 12 noon. If you would like to come, please call Sr. Eleanor at 489-5408 by February 13. YOGA CLASSES ~ Classes resume on Monday, January 23 from 6-7PM in church and will meet weekly thru June 19, 2107 except on the following dates: 2/20; 3/27; 4/10, 4/17; & 5/29. Bring your own yoga gear - mat, pillow, strap, etc. A free will donation of $5/class is asked - more if you can afford it, less if you can’t. Proceeds benefit our Sister Parish in Panama. Enter the church building from the parking lot, through the side door. For information contact Judi England, Kripalu instructor, at yogajudi@aol.com. PLEASE NOTE ~ ♦ Liturgical Ministers ~ The next schedule is March 4/5-June 24/25. Please let us know any dates that you will NOT be available during this time by using the Web Terminal or emailing or calling the parish office. Deadline is Jan. 27. ♦ During the winter months, parish offices will be closed or be delayed opening when the Albany City School District is closed or delayed due to inclement weather. Check local TV stations for information on church program and class cancellations. Marriage Encounter Weekend - Start the New Year off right by giving your spouse a love filled night on the next Marriage Encounter weekend. Please call Tony & Joan Viscusi at 279-3243 for more information or visit online at www.wwme.org. Celebrate National Marriage Week, February 7-14. Visit the website of Worldwide Marriage Encounter at www.wwme.org for numerous resources to celebrate World Marriage Day.

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