Mass Intentions

Saturday, December 10 5:00PM Thomas R. Harmon by St. Vincent’s Parish

Sunday, December 11 8:30AM Kermis A. Martin req. by Joanne B. Martin Bernadine Grey by St. Vincent’s Parish

11:00AM Carl Marczewski req. by Elizabeth Simcoe Charlotte Holloway by St. Vincent’s Parish 6:30PM

COLLECTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 20, 2016 - In Pew: E-Giving: Total: Regular: $ 4,238.90 $ 1,430.00 $ 5,668.90 Food Pantry: $ 350.00 $ 125.00 $ 475.00 CCHD: $ 1,565.00 $ 30.00 $ 1,595.00 Home Missions: $ 40.00 $ 40.00 Assumption: $ 40.00 $ 40.00 Enhancement: $ 315.00 $ 354.00 $ 660.00 Enhancement - Total Amount Pledged: $ 553,275.49 Total Amount Paid: $ 528,100.38 Outstanding: $ 23,755.11

COLLECTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 27, 2016 - In Pew: E-Giving: Total: Regular: $ 5,639.79 $ 1,090.00 $ 6,729.79 Food Pantry: $ 208.00 $ 110.00 $ 318.00 CCHD: $ 370.00 $ 35.00 $ 405.00 Evangelist: $ 56.00 $ 20.00 $ 76.00 Thanksgiving: $ 60.00 $ 60.00 Christmas: $ 50.00 $ 50.00 Enhancement: $ 1,035.00 $ 17.00 $ 1,052.00 Enhancement - Total Amount Pledged: $ 553,275.49 Total Amount Paid: $ 529,152.38 Outstanding: $ 22,703.11

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

ADVENT LITURGY OF RECONCILIATION ~ Each Advent we celebrate God’s unconditional love and Christ’s

healing presence, and provide an opportunity for individual confessions in a communal rite of the Sacrament of Penance. Join us on Monday, December 5 at 7:00PM, along with parishioners of All

Saints Community, as we reflect on our loving and forgiving God. FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ~ We will celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary with a Liturgy on Thursday, December 8, at 7:00PM.

MON Advent Reconciliation, 7:00PM (C) TUES Choir Rehearsal, 7:00PM (C) WED Bereavement, 7:00PM (Chapel) THURS Immaculate Conception Mass, 7PM (C) SAT Holiday Lights Scavenger Hunt, 6:30PM SAT/SUN Poinsettia Pick-up (PH) SUN Third Sunday of Advent Faith Formation Sessions, 9:45AM (PC) Teens-On-A-Mission, 10:45AM Confirmation Meeting, 12:15PM (PH) Liturgy, 6:30PM (C)

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

Faith Formation Sessions - 9:45AM at the Parish Center - December sessions: 12/4 & 12/11

Next Youth Day Session - December 4 - Gather for lunch at 12:15PM in the Parish Hall.

Holiday Lights Scavenger Hunt - Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6:30PM. We will meet in the Parish Hall and go out in groups to find holiday lights, take pictures & meet back in the Hall for cookies and hot chocolate. Open to EVERYONE of EVERY AGE!

Confirmation Session - What Now? - Sunday, Dec. 11 from 12:15-2PM in the Parish Hall

Teens-On-A-Mission - to the Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless on December 11 at 10:45AM until 2PM. Please contact Beth for more information.

Next Youth Night - Monday, Dec. 12 from 6:30-7:30PM at the Parish Center. Hope to see you then!

Growing In Faith Together (GIFT) - Sunday, Dec. 18 - 12:15-2PM. Pot Luck Lunch and Being a GIFT- a session for all parish members on being gifts of faith to each other during this season and always. Activities appropriate for ALL AGES!

CHRISTMAS EVE JUNIOR CHOIR - All youth are invited to sing or play their instruments at t h e 5 : 0 0 P M C h r i s t m a s E v e Mass. Rehearsals will be on Sunday, December 4, 11 & 18 - immediately following the 11:00AM Mass, and will last approximately 30 minutes. Contact Marie Bernadett at music@stvincentalbany.org or 489-5408, ext. 111, with questions.

Blessing of a Christmas Tree

Lord our God, we praise you for the light of creation: the sun, the moon, and the stars of the night. We praise you for the light of Israel: the Law, the prophets, and the wisdom of the Scriptures. We praise you for Jesus Christ your Son: he is Emmanuel, God-with-us, the Prince of Peace, who fills us with the wonder of your love.

Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we illumine this tree. May the light and cheer it gives be a sign of the joy that fills our hearts. May all who delight in this tree come to the knowledge and joy of salvation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

YOU CAN HELP END HUNGER! (And give a gift to someone on your Christmas shopping list.) While many people look forward to sharing holiday meals with family and friends, those who are struggling never know if there will be enough to feed themselves and their family day in and day out. Please consider a St. Vincent’s Food Pantry Donation when doing your Christmas gift shopping. Your donation will truly make difference. For each $10 dollars that is donated, we can purchase $40 worth of food thru the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY. In return, you will receive a St. Vincent Food Pantry Christmas card to send to your gift recipient(s). Questions? Contact the Church Office at 489-5408. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To make your donation and get your Food Pantry Christmas Cards you can:

• Visit the Parish Office to purchase cards-Monday Friday 9am-4pm. OR • Complete the order form below (place order and payment in an envelope in the Sunday collection basket). Remember to choose a pick-up/delivery option (USPS).

Delivery/Pick-up Options: • Pick–up at church after Masses or at the Church Office. • For an additional $2.00, your card(s) can be mailed to your home.

Your Name: Address: Preferred phone#: Email: Order Cards (minimum $10 donation): ______ (# of cards) x $ per card + $2.00 for postage (if applicable) = $ _________ Total amount Choose one option: ______ Pick up at Church ( ) during office hours ( ) after Mass ________ Mail to address listed above

• Songs of the Season & Lighting of Tree - December 18 - 3:00PM - Knight’s Chapel at Christ the King Church, 20 Sumter Ave, Albany, 12203. Take a break from all your activities to join Christ the King’s Youth & Junior Choir in singing Christmas Carols. The tree will be lit, followed by seasonal refreshments. Bring family & friends. Those who attend are asked to purchase a $5 McDonald’s Gift Card for the children of Tutwiler, MS. Tutwiler is a small town with almost half of it’s population living in poverty. The gift cards will give the children of Tutwiler a chance to visit McDonald’s, something many of their children have never experienced. For questions call Christ the King parish office at 456-1644.

• Interested in Becoming a Eucharistic Minister? - St. Peter’s Hospital Volunteer Services Department is in need of volunteers to bring communion to patients. Training will be provided. Days and hours are flexible. Substitutes are also needed. Please contact Amanda Weller, Volunteer Recruiter at 525-1002 to schedule an interview.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Liturgical Ministers for December 10/11: Baker: Patty McKay Writer: Bob Ward Writer for Dec. 17/18: Lisa Nolan

Saturday, 5:00 pm Presider/Homilist: Fr. Leo O’Brien Adult Acolyte: Mary Morris Readers: Jemimah Jurado, Meg McCarthy Eucharistic Ministers: Margaret Ludington, Fred Morris, Deb Morris, Jim O’Hare, Sharon Randall Liturgical Coordinator: Amy O’Connell

Sunday, 8:30 am Presider/Homilist: Fr. Richard Vosko Adult Acolyte: Aggie Leahy Altar Servers: Carmello & Julia Bernardino Readers: Eva Castagna, Mary Harrison Eucharistic Ministers: John Criscione, Kathy Kelly, Thomas Masawi, Mary Oill, Kate Paul, Jim Ruud Liturgical Coordinator: Steve Oill Ministers of Hospitality: Jean Talbot, Jeanne Monteau CLW: Natalie Criscione Coffee Hour: Andre Castagna, Bob Sahm Counters: David Addante, 1 Needed, Mary Brummagyn

Sunday, 11:00 am Presider/Homilist: Fr. Richard Vosko Adult Acolyte: Al Turo Altar Servers: Kalyn Capezza, Sean Burke Readers: Steve Powers, Juanita Powers Eucharistic Ministers: JoAnn Bennett, Mary Busch, Ron Jones, Ellen Naughter, Diane Marcil, Jeanne Qualters, Mary Skelly, Ruth Smith, Don Smith, Julie Sullivan Liturgical Coordinator: Jack Consiglio Ministers of Hospitality: Marie Dieffenbach, Carol Turo, Dave LaFleur, Owusu AnAne CLW: Paul Zullo, Katrina Consiglio Veronica Ministry: Jennifer Richard-Morrow Coffee Hour: Maria Guyette, Kathleen Hidalgo Counters: Anne Conway, Janice Kehn, Rich Medvetz

Sunday, 6:30PM Presider/Homilist: Fr. Richard Vosko

MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS

Hospital Visitation: Week of December 4

SPH - Indulata Jayapal / Leslie Phelan

AMCH - Eleanor Guerin / Jeanne Qualters

Readings for the Week December 4, 2016 Sunday: Is 11:1-10/Rom 15:4-9/Mt 3:1-12 Monday: Is 35:1-10/Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11/Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31/Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Gn 3:9-15, 20/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Is 48:17-19/Mt 11:16-17s d Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Next Week: Is 11:1-10/Rom 15:4-9/Mt 3:1-12

GIVING TREE GIFTS ~ Please follow directions when selecting a tag from the trees. Deadline for bringing in gifts is Dec. 11 at 1PM! Call the parish office with any questions.

POINSETTIA PLANTS ~ If you signed up to deliver a poinsettia plant to a homebound parishioner or a nursing home resident, plants will be ready for pick-up on December 10 & 11 after all Masses. Help is needed with sorting & bagging plants on Friday, Dec. 9 at 3:00PM. Please call Sr. Eleanor at 489-5408 if you can help - it will take 5 volunteers about one hour. All are welcome to come and get in the Christmas Spirit!

SENIORS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS ~ Lunch at Grapa ‘72 on December 14. We will leave the church

parking lot at 11:00AM. Call Sr. Eleanor at 489-5408 if you need or can share transportation.

Christmas Luncheon at The Red Lobster on January 4, 2017. We will leave the church parking lot at 11:00AM. Please call Sr. Eleanor if interested.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP ~ will next meet on Wednesday, December 7 at 7:00 PM. If you have experienced a loss, come to the chapel at St. Vincent's to share with others. Call Sr. Eleanor at 489-5408 if you plan to attend.

YOGA CLASSES ~ Mondays from 6-7PM in the church Bring your own yoga gear. Class schedule: Dec. 12 & 19. A donation of $5 or more is asked to benefit our Sister Parish in Panama. For information contact Judi England, Kripalu teacher, at yogajudi@aol.com.

PLEASE NOTE ~ The last 6:30PM Mass in 2016 is on December 11 and will resume on January 22, 2017.

DECEMBER 4, 2016 ~ SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Attention Enhancement Fund Donors:

The pledge period for the Enhancement Fund will be coming to a close at the end of this year. If your donation is being given online, you will need to identify an end date thru the online option. Visit the church’s website at www.stvincentalbany.org. If you need any assistance with making this arrangement, please contact Veronica Schmidt-Henzler in the Parish Office at 489-5408, ext. 107. We are most grateful for you faithful, generous support of this sanctuary enhancement project.

“We are a community committed to Jesus Christ, nourished at Eucharist

and dedicated to justice.”

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 P.M. Vigil Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 A.M.; 6:30 P.M. (last 6:30PM Mass is 12/11/16 - resumes 1/22/17)

PARISH CENTER 984 Madison Avenue

FOOD PANTRY Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:30-2:30 PM ~ (518) 694-3153

PRESCHOOL (518) 482-5346 www.stvincentspreschool.com OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday, 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

EMAIL secretary@stvincentalbany.org

FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/stvincentalbany

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 (except during Lent)

♦ Reconciliation - By appointment or 4:45PM Saturdays

♦ Matrimony - At least 6 months prior to your hoped for date.

♦ Bereavement Ministry - is available through the parish office. Please call and ask for Sr. Eleanor Guerin.

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WEBSITE www.stvincentalbany.org

PHONE (518) 489-5408 FAX (518) 489-5474

PASTORAL TEAM:

Parish Life Director Elizabeth Simcoe pld@stvincentalbany.org Sacramental Ministers Reverend Leo P. O'Brien lobrien26@nycap.rr.com (518) 640-9582 Reverend Richard Vosko rvosko@nycap.rr.com For Fr. Vosko’s homilies visit - https://richardsvosko.wordpress.com

Faith Formation Beth Carlin k-5faithformation@stvincentalbany.org

Youth Ministry Beth Carlin youthministry@stvincentalbany.org

Food Pantry & Angela Warner Peace & Justice socialjustice@stvincentalbany.org

Liturgical Ministries Kate Paul liturgy@stvincentalbany.org

Music & Liturgy Marie Bernadett music@stvincentalbany.org

Senior Ministry and Sr. Eleanor Guerin, RSM Pastoral Outreach pastoraloutreach@stvincentalbany.org

Bookkeeper Veronica Schmidt-Henzler businessmanager@stvincentalbany.org

Maintenance Dan Lappies maintenance@stvincentalbany.org

Parish Secretary Frances Sims secretary@stvincentalbany.org

ST. VINCENT'S PRESCHOOL: Director Eileen Jaklitsch st.vincentspreschool@gmail.com www.stvincentalbany.org/preschool

PARISH TRUSTEES: Al Turo Aturojr@gmail.com; 869-2059 Diana Bangert-Drowns dbangertdrowns@nycap.rr.com; 482-4604

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Website: www.strose.edu/officesandresources/spiritual_life

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