Mass Intentions

Saturday, September 17 5:00PM Michael Harrison req. by Mary Harrison

Sunday, September 18 8:30AM 11:00AM Margaret Reistetter req. by Mark & Georgia Sullivan 6:30PM

COLLECTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 - will be reported in next week’s bulletin

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ADULT FAITH FORMATION ~ Reacquisition of Altruism in Adults ~ Shylah Addante and Christina Bernardo will present “When Did We Stop Caring and How Do We Start Again?” this Sunday, September 11 at 9:45AM in Meeting Room 1. This presentation will explore the correlation between altruism, volunteerism and religion, how to reignite one’s own spirit of altruism, and, how to use individual passion to create organizational change. All are welcome! FALL BIBLE STUDY PROGRAM ~ Our fall bible program examining “Exodus” begins Sept. 12. The program will be offered at two times - Mondays at 7:00PM and Tuesdays at 2:00PM - in the Parish Hall. The program will meet for 9 sessions: Sept. 12/13, 19/20, 26/27; Oct. 3/4, 17/18, 24/25; Nov. 7/8, 14/15 & 21/22. Cost is $15 for the study materials. For more information, contact Barbara Bailey at barbara.bailey@outlook.com or 518-482-3945. BEREAVEMENT GROUP ~ The Bereavement Group will gather on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 7PM in the chapel. If you would like to attend and share in a confidential environment, call Sr. Eleanor at 489-5408 by Sept. 26. The group will meet only if we know to expect you. MUSIC MINISTRY ~ Singers and Instrumentalists of all ages are welcome to join St. Vincent’s Music Ministry! Rehearsals are every Tuesday at 7:30PM in the church, and will resume on September 13, 2016. If you’re interested or have questions, please contact Marie Bernadett, Director of Music, at music@stvincentalbany.org or 489-5408, ext. 111. LITURGICAL MINSTERS ~ The next schedule for liturgical ministers is Nov. 5/6 thru Feb. 25/26, 2017. Please let us know any dates that you will NOT be available to serve during this time. You may use the Web Terminal to post unavailable dates, or email or call the parish office. Deadline is Sept. 19.

MON Bible Study, 7:00PM (PH) Youth Night, 5:00PM (PH) TUES Bible Study, 2:00PM (PH) Choir Rehearsals Resume, 7:30PM (C) SAT/SUN Catechetical Sunday SUN Faith Formation Registration after Masses Confirmation Session, 12:15PM (PH) Liturgy, 6:30PM (C)

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

Catechists Meeting - Sunday, Sept. 11 - Those

sharing faith in grades K-5 will meet from 10-10:45AM in the church building’s upper lounge. Those working with grades 6-10 will be meeting after the 11AM Mass in the upper lounge. Thank you!

Help Wanted! Catechists and Aides needed in the Faith Formation and Middle School Youth Ministry programs. Do you love God & love kids? Are you willing to share faith and fun with the young of our parish? Please contact Beth at youthministry@stvincentalbany.org or 489-5408 to find out how we will support you in sharing your gifts and talents with the young church.

Faith Formation, Youth Days & Confirmation Registration - Beth will be available after Masses - September 11 & 18 to assist with registration and answer questions regarding the Faith Formation and Youth Ministry programs. Please contact Beth at 489-5408 or youthministry@stvincentalbany.org.

Youth Nights begin September 12! All teens grades 6 & up are welcome to join us for faith and fun. Our first session will be serving at Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless. We will meet at the Parish Hall at 5PM , head down to serve dinner at 5:30, and return to the parish by 7PM. If you plan to attend, please email or call Beth at youthministry@stvincentalbany.org

The first Confirmation Session will be Sept. 18 following the 11am Mass - If you are at least a junior in High School and have not been confirmed, but would like to be, please contact Beth before Sept. 18th to register for Confirmation Preparation.

MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS

Hospital Visitation: Week of September 11

SPH - Indulata Jayapal / Leslie Phelan AMCH - Eleanor Guerin / Jeanne Qualters

Liturgical Ministers for September 17/18: Baker: Lynn Catizone Writer: Barbara DiTommaso Writer for Sept 25: Shylah Addante

Saturday, 5:00 pm Presider Fr. Leo O’Brien Adult Acolyte: Mary Brandon Readers: Cory Taliaferro, Beth McCarthy Eucharistic Ministers: Kendall Aufmuth, Ray Garthner, Dan O’Connell, Jim O’Hare, Michael Pastore Liturgical Coordinator: Amy O’Connell Sunday, 8:30 am Presider/Homilist: Fr. Richard Vosko Adult Acolyte: Jim Schwab Altar Servers: Jake Ruud, Anna Flanders Readers: Mary Harrison, Sally Beckman Eucharistic Ministers: Marty Beckman, Fran Dempsey, Eileen Larrabee, Thomas Masawi, Jim Ruud, Lisa Ruud Liturgical Coordinator: Joanne Martin Ministers of Hospitality: Dave Vollaro, Sandy Vollaro CLW: Jacqui Greene Coffee Hour: Ann Marie Rizzo, John Rizzo Counters: Rich McDevitt, Jabrina Robinson, Chris Sheridan Sunday, 11:00 am Presider/Homilist: Fr. Richard Vosko Adult Acolyte: Suzanne O’Connor Altar Servers: Gabriel Cruz, Walker Robinson Readers: Martha Mock, Joan Marso Eucharistic Ministers: Chris Burns, Mary Busch, Laurie Kirchman, Ellen Naughter, Jeanne Qualters, Angel Rosa, Eileen Shirey, Mary Skelly, Fernando Vazquez, Paul Zullo Liturgical Coordinator: Jack Consiglio Ministers of Hospitality: Marie Dieffenbach, Dave LaFleur 2 Needed CLW: Paul Zullo, Tim Haller Veronica Ministry: Anna Bayly Coffee Hour: Katrina Consiglio, Iris Johnson Counters: Joann Crupi, Dick Neimeyer, Michelle Kerkenham Sunday, 6:30PM Presider/Homilist: Fr. Scott VanDerveer

Readings for the Week of September 11, 2016

Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/1 Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32 Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33/Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a/Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: Num 21:4b-9/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11/Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20/Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49/Lk 8:4-15 Next Week: Am 8:4-7/1 Tm 2: 1-8/Lk 16:1-13

FALL FOLIAGE FOR SENIORS ~ Mark your calendars for a fall foliage trip on Wednesday, September 28. We will leave the church parking lot at 10:30AM for a leisurely drive down to the Pegasus Diner in Catskill for lunch. We will also have an opportunity to explore the City of Catskill. If you are interested in joining us, please call Sr. Eleanor at 489-5408 and let her know if you need transportation or could provide a ride to other participants. YOGA CLASSES ~ Judi England, Kripalu Yoga instructor, will resume yoga classes on Mondays from 6-7PM in the church (enter the church from the parking lot, through the side door). Bring your own yoga gear - mat, pillow, strap, etc. Class schedule: Sept. 19 & 26; Oct. 3 & 24; Nov. 7, 14 & 28; Dec. 12 & 19. A donation of $5 or more is asked and benefits our Sister Parish in Panama. For more information contact Judi at yogajudi@aol.com.

• Coffee & Conversation - Fr. Tom Berardi will present an evening of comparisons & similarities of Christian rituals & beliefs that are found in other religions - on Thursday, Sept 22 at 7PM at Christ the King Church, Knight’s Chapel, 20 Sumter Ave, Albany. • The Suicide Prevention Workshop - Monday, Sept. 26 from 7-9PM at Our Lady of Assumption, Latham. Presenter, Garra Lloyd-Lester, N.Y.S. Asst. Dir. of Suicide Prevention, will provide an overview of suicide as a public health issue. To register, call Ray Cardona at 489-4431 or email consultation.center@rcda.org. • Summit on the Family - Saturday, Oct. 1 beginning at 10:00AM at the Shrine of the North American Martyrs, Auriesville, NY. A Day for Faith & Family will include family activities, upbeat talks from various presenters, Mass and devotions, and a tour of the Shrine. All Catholic families who want to celebrate our faith together are welcome! Families with small children are encouraged to attend as there will also be plenty to engage children of all ages. For questions and information, please call 453-6644. To register on-line, visit www.rcda.org.

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