CATHEDRAL OF THE

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Mission Statement We, the worshipping community of the Cathedral of the Immaculate

Conception of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, rooted in the Gospel and the celebration of the Eucharist, seek to make known God’s love in the

world through serving one another, sharing our faith and welcoming all.

Established 1848

125 Eagle Street Albany, New York 12202-1718 Telephone: 518-463-4447 Email: CICAlban@rcda.org Website: www.cathedralic.com

Most Reverend Edward B. Scharfenberger, D.D. Bishop of Albany

Very Reverend David R. LeFort, S.T.L., V.G. Rector Reverend John Tallman, Parochial Vicar

Reverend Paul Mijas, Parochial Vicar Mr. Timothy J. Kosto, II, Deacon

Schedule of Liturgical Celebrations The Holy Eucharist (Mass) The Lord’s Day: Saturday 5:15 p.m. (anticipated Mass) Sunday’s 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Weekdays: Monday-Wednesday-Friday 12:15 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday 7:15 a.m. Holy Days: Please check the bulletin and website. The Sacrament of Reconciliation: Monday-Wednesday-Friday 11:30 a.m. Saturday 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and other times by appointment

CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ALBANY

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The Cathedral Office and Food Pantry will be Closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King JR. Day

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Summer Camp Coun-

selors at Camp Scully

Camp Scully, a program of Catholic Chari-ties Tri County Services, is currently seeking Summer Camp Counselors for amazing

Camp in North Greenbush on Snyder’s Lake. A job at Camp Scully gives you career skills in leadership, communications, public

speaking, supervision, problem solving and decision making.

Interested persons should send a resume or

letter of interest to Colin Stewart at: cstew-

art@ccalbany.org. Inquiries and questions

may be made at 518-283-1617.

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First Reading:

Today’s First Reading, with the exception of

the last line, offers a fitting description of

the life and ministry of John the Baptist.

John’s mission was solely to the Jewish

people. Jesus, however, was sent as “ a

light for the nations”-for the whole world,

Gentiles as well as Jews. We see this

throughout Jesus’ ministry. Jesus, the

Lamb of God, takes away the sins of the

whole world.

Second Reading:

In this reading Paul speaks to the universal-

ity of Jesus’ life and message. John the

Baptist’s message was to the people of Isra-

el. With the appearance of Jesus, member-

ship in ‘God’s holy people’ is open to all who

accept him as Lord.

Gospel:

The title Lamb of God is significant, for at the

end of the fourth Gospel Jesus is put to death

at the very time the Passover lambs are

slaughtered for the annual commemoration of

Israel’s Exodus from Egypt. Passing through

death into the fullness of life, Jesus poured

out his Spirit of Life and Light on all who be-

lieve.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Food Pantry News:

Happy New Year from all of us at CSS/Food

Pantry! We are deeply grateful for your sup-port throughout 2019. We had very success-ful Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays,

being able to serve hundreds of guests and families holiday meal items and distribute gift cards due to your generous donations!

We are looking forward to a great year in 2020 and your support is vital in enabling

us to succeed in our mission!

POVERTY AWARENESS MONTH

January is Poverty Awareness Month and the US Conference of Catholic Bishops re-

minds us that the good news which God proclaims is proclaimed to all our brothers and sisters. This Gospel message challenges

us to create systems and structures that al-low all to thrive. You can learn more at

http://www.usccb.org. Just type “Poverty Awareness Month” in the search box of the website.

The next Marian Prayer Group will be Jan-

uary 23rd at 7pm.

Join Bishop Scharfenberger, the Diocese of

Albany, and hundreds of thousands across

the nation for the USCCB’s annual 9

Days for Life Novena, from Tuesday, Jan.

21 – Wednesday, Jan 29, 2020, with daily

postings for you to follow at facebook.com/

RCDARespectLife. Each day, a different in-

tention is accompanied by a short reflection,

suggested actions, and related information.

More info: 9daysforlife.com

THE CATHEDRAL OFFERS ON-LINE GIVING You can make your charitable donations online. Just go to the Cathedral website at www.cathedralic.com. At the top of the main page you will see the link to make your donation. It’s quick, easy and SECURE!

The Collection for January 12th was $3,965.12

Thank you for all you have given to

the Cathedral.

Please pray for our sick; Fr. William Pape, Fr.

Frank O’Connor, Jeffrey Abraham, Robert Buell, Shirley Anderson, Lucy Apisa, Stephen Beattie, Carol Bruce, Grace Isabelle Caruso, Carmella Cervera, Mary Faith Colvin, Patricia Contti, Theresa Cooney, Marc Daniels, John Dare, Jr., Denise Degasparis, Michael Dolan, Ann Doherty, JoAnn DeLucia, Diane Fontanelli, Janette Fusco, Gus Franze, Bernice Girma, Ka-ren Goral, Carol Greenshields, Jean Gutbrodt, Bryan Hanley, Jacqueline Heisler, Kelly Hem-ming, Kenneth Hockeson; Douglas Hoffeler, Al-fred Iwanie, Dorothy Jordan, Reny Jose, Bill

Keane, Amy Keegan, James Laung, Donald Law, Gayle Leonard, Rebecca Leno, Therese Lenz, Di-ane Lo Prete, Ted Murawski, Marie-Ann Melen-fant, John McGrath, Mary Grace Meneses Sr., Maria Mercurio, CSJ, Stephanie Merenda, Di-ane Mueller, James Murphy, Mary Murphy, Shane O’Donnell, Josephine Pitcherale, Marcia Pedone, Catherine Rappazzo, Mark Roman, Matthew Rosato, Megan Ruthman, Elaine Spoor, Adam Ventura, Sebastian Vicencio, Richard Warner, Raphael Warner Rosa Maria Santos

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January 19, 2020

Cathedral Liturgical Celebrations, Meetings and Mass Intentions for the week of January

18, 2020 – January 26, 2020

Saturday, January 18,

5:15PM Mass

Sunday, January 19, 9:00AM Mass Intention: Marjorie Nardacci

10:00AM NO Religious Ed. 11:00AM Mass 5:00PM Mass

Monday, January 20, 12:15PM Mass

Tuesday, January 21, 7:15 AM Mass

Intention: Margaret Elizabeth Lehr 12:00PM AA Meeting 6:00 PM PAC Meeting

Wednesday, January 22, 12:15 PM Mass

Thursday, January 23,

7:15AM Mass Friday January 24,

12:15 PM Mass Intention: Agnes Donnelly(living)

Saturday, January 25, 5:15PM Mass

Sunday, January 26, 9:00AM Mass

10:00AM Religious Ed. 11:00AM Mass

2:00 PM Catholic Schools Mass 5:00PM Mass

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January 19,2020

March for Life

Gather with Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger

of the Diocese of Albany near the corner of 9th

Street NW and Constitution Avenue NW, Wash-

ington D.C., at 12:15 PM to march together at

the 47th Annual March for Life, January 24,

2020.

Visit the Albany Diocese webpage to find the

bus transportation that is available and for up-

dates: www.rcda.org/life

SACRAMENTS

Baptism: To register, call Pilar Dell at (518) 463-4447. Reconciliation: Monday-Wednesday-Friday

11:30am-12:00 pm Saturday 4:00pm-5:00pm (or upon request). Matrimony: Please contact the Parish six to

eight months prior to the desired wedding date. Sacrament of the Sick: Please call anytime. If

you know that you will be admitted to the hos-pital, please call the office to make arrange-ments to receive the Sacrament after a daily or

Sunday Mass. Please advise the office when a parishioner is hospitalized.

For more information, or to make an appointment for

any sacrament, please call the office at 518-463-4447.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The group meets Sundays from 10:00 am to

10:55 am in the Cathedral rectory.

If you have any questions please contact Tod

Fowler either by phone – 518-463-4447 or

email – FFCICa@rcda.org.