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Parish of Mater Christi
40 Hopewell Street, Albany, NY 12208 � (518) 489-3204 � [email protected]
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm �Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am � Mon-Fri 8:15 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00 pm or by appointment
parishes.rcda.org/MaterChristi/ Parish of Mater Christi @materchristalb materchristialb
Pastor: Very Rev. James A. Ebert Parochial Vicar: Rev. Kyle M. Eads
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS (JANUARY 28): By universal con-
sent, Thomas Aquinas is the preeminent spokesman of the Cath-
olic tradition of reason and of divine revelation. He is one of the
great teachers of the medieval Catholic Church, honored with the
titles Doctor of the Church and Angelic Doctor.
At five he was given to the Benedictine monastery at Monte Cas-
sino in his parents’ hopes that he would choose that way of life
and eventually became abbot. In 1239, he was sent to Naples to
complete his studies. By 1243, Thomas abandoned his family’s
plans for him and joined the Dominicans, much to his mother’s
dismay. Once free, he went to Paris and then to Cologne, where
he finished his studies with Albert the Great.
His greatest contribution to the Catholic Church is his writings.
The unity, harmony, and continuity of faith and reason, of re-
vealed and natural human knowledge, pervade his writings. One
might expect Thomas, as a man of the gospel, to be an ardent
defender of revealed truth. But he was broad enough, deep
enough, to see the whole natural order as coming from God the
Creator, and to see reason as a divine gift to be highly cherished.
The Summa Theologiae, his last and, unfortunately, uncompleted
work, deals with the whole of Catholic theology. He stopped work
on it after celebrating Mass on December 6, 1273. He died March
7, 1274.
WEDNESDAY EVENING MASS: Join us in celebrating Mass
every Wednesday evening at 5:30pm in the church.
JANUARY 26, 2020 � THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
INCLEMENT WEATHER & DAILY MASS: Please be
advised whenever Mater Christi School is closed or delayed
due to snow and ice the 8:15am Daily Mass will also be
cancelled for that day.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: The next two
meetings of the Mater Christi spousal support group will be held
on Wednesday, February 12th, at 6:00pm and Wednesday,
February 26th, at 6:00pm in the parish center. Questions? Call
Mary Sgambellone at 518-439-0915.
SACRIFICIAL OFFERING
WEEKEND OF JANUARY 18-19
OTHER COLLECTIONS
CHRISTMAS 2019
MATER CHRISTI FOOD PANTRY
We wish to thank our parishioners for their ongoing and
generous support of the Mater Christi Food Pantry. Your gifts of
food and supplies, as well as monetary donations, enable us to
provide healthy choices to our guest families who are so
grateful for what they receive. As summer continues, please
remember our families in need. The following is a list of
suggested popular items, but we welcome any non-perishable
goods with current ‘use by’ dates at any time. Envelopes for
monetary donations are available on the table in the gathering
area.��
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Bottled Juice Canned Meats/Fish Tea bags
Canned Fruit Cooking Oil Instant Coffee
Flour Ketchup Mayonnaise
Deodorant Spaghetti Sauce Sugar
Shampoo Liquid Laundry Soap�� Toothpaste
Regular Offertory� $7,943.00�
Loose Offertory� $1,520.00�
Ordinary Collection Online� $1,126.25�
Total Ordinary Collections� $10,589.25�
Evangelist� $55.00�
Food Pantry� $30.00�
Solemnity of Mary� $25.00�
Ordinary Collection� $29,471.50�
Christmas Flowers� $1,250.00�
Total Christmas Collection� $30,721.50�
Wednesday, January 29 - MCS - Reaching Out to Those in
Need
�� A central aspect of Catholic education is learning the im-
portance of service to others. When students take part in
service activities—both local and beyond—they demon-
strate the values and faith they gain through their Catholic
education and learn how to make the world a better place.
When they observe how others serve the community, they
gain an appreciation for how they can continue to serve
others their entire lives.
�� Actions for the Day
1. 8:15 – 9:15 am Mass
2. Spirit Day
3. Pennies for Patients Collection - As a science
based service-learning program, Pennies for Patients
connects schools with local blood cancer patients,
provides tangible life skills to participants, and allows
students to see the impact they’re making in the lives
of others.
4. Can Food collected today to benefit the Mater
Christi Food Pantry
Thursday, January 30 - Celebrating our Teachers
�� Today we will honor and thank our teachers in many spe-
cial ways!
�� Parish Breakfast after the 8:15 Mass - We are looking for-
ward to being with you for this special breakfast!
Friday, January 31 - Celebrating our Students
�� Special Events
Cookies & Hot Cocoa from PTO
Faculty vs. 8th Grade Volleyball Game at 1:00 PM
Ice Cream
Pajama Day to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society
Family Movie Night
Saturday, February 1 - Celebrating our Parish
Catholic schools benefit all year long from the religious guid-
ance, prayers and support parishes provide.
We thank you for your outstanding and constant support
�� Special Events:
2-4 Open House
4PM Catholic Schools Mass at Parish
Special Open House for Parishioners
MISSION STATEMENT�
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Mater Christi School��a Catholic Community��guided by the teach-
ings of Jesus,�is dedicated to the development of Spirituality, Commu-
nity and Scholarship.�We seek to enhance each child’s God-given
gifts��So that they may use those talents�
for service to God and others. �
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CHARISMATIC MASS & HEALING SERVICE
Presented by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany Catholic
Charismatic Renewal
Date: February 12, 2020
Time: 7:00 pm Prayer and Praise
7:30 pm Mass & Healing Service to follow
Place: Christ Our Light, 1 Maria Dr. Loudonville, NY
For information: Call Jack: 518-334-6503 or
email: [email protected] Website: AlbanyCCR.org��
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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK AT MATER CHRISTI
Weekly Themes Calendar: Each day of Catholic Schools Week is
dedicated to a theme. Please remember these intentions during
your prayer this week!
Sunday, January 26th: Celebrating our Diocesan School
Community
�� Diocesan CSW Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception. Art Show Reception following the Mass, Ms.
Walsh will receive the St. John Neumann Award for service to
Catholic Education!
Monday, January 27 -MCS - A Catholic Community:
�� A Reflection - The Gospel reveals to us that we cannot re-
ceive a full portion of God’s blessings if we are divided. We
must work together to bring about unity in our homes, school
and world. We must be forgiving and merciful to those who
seek to divide us. Prayer is the biggest weapon we have
against evil. Think for a moment about what you can do to
better help unify your school, family and world?
Tuesday, January 28 - Celebrating our Nation
�� Drop by our school lobby to write your prayer for world peace.
These prayers will be presented at the Saturday Liturgy dur-
ing the Presentation of Gifts.
�� Tuesday is also a Day of Giving to Catholic Schools. Check
out our FB Ad to support MCS! Thank you!
PARISH STAFF
Very Rev. James A. Ebert, Pastor
Rev. Kyle M. Eads, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Frank Berning, Sacramental Formation
Sr. Deborah Timmis, Mater Christi School Principal
Kathleen Naughter, Director of Parish Operations
Jasper Stoller, Administrative Assistant
Bernadette McSparron, Director of Religious Education, K-12
Anne Peplowski, Coordinator of Religious Education, K-1, 3-5
Victor Russak, Outreach & Religious Education Assistant
[email protected] [email protected]
Rose Kolbe May, Music Director
Michael Rooney, Maintenance Supervisor
Veronica Schmidt-Henzler, Bookkeeper
Mary Ellen Sochor, Office Assistant
To request Mass Intentions in memory of a loved one or for a special inten-
tion: The offering is $10 per intention. Please visit the parish office or call
(518) 489-3204 or email [email protected] to schedule.
To request the Sanctuary Lamp to burn in memory of a loved one or for a
special intention: The offering is $20 for the week. Please submit requests by
10:00am on Tuesdays for the following week. If you have questions or to
reserve the lamp, please email: [email protected], call 518-489-
3204 or visit the parish office.
PARISH OF MATER CHRISTI
NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION
NAME____________________________________________________
ADDRESS________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP__________________________________________
______________________________________
_______________________________________________
Please fill out, clip and drop in collection basket.
We will send you a registration form.
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MR. & MRS. ANTHONY MAIO
Req. by Eleanor Maio
For the week of January 26-February 1
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MONDAY, JANUARY 27—ST. ANGELA MERICI
8:15 am JOHN V. O’CONNOR
Req. by Mary O’Connor
GERALD M. NEUGEBAUER
Req. by Bill, Joanne, & Maura Toomey
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28—ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
8:15 am MARY CULLINANE
Req. by the Petrizzi family
LOIS K. WISNEWSKI
Req. by her family
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29
8:15 am JOSEPH HEDGEMAN
Req. by Ed & Kim Verhoff
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30
8:15 am HAROLD T. STUBBY KRUEGER
Req. by Ellen Luft
3RD ANNIVERSARY WILLIAM J. CONBOY II
Req. by his wife and family
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31—ST. JOHN BOSCO
8:15 am LILA TOUHEY
Req. by the McVeigh & Parente family
ANNA QUADRINI
Req. by Susie Varvarousis
MR. & MRS. JOSEPH ANASTASIO
Req. by their family
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1
4:00 pm MARIETTA GARGIULO
Req. by Janet Gargiulo & Patricia Ruth
1ST ANNIVERSARY JIM CLYNE
Req. by Patt & Mike Fischer
30TH ANNIVERSARY STAN CHONSKI
Req. by Rosemary & Denise
ANTHONY M. SALERNO, SR. (BIRTHDAY)
Req. by his daughter, Kathy and family
14TH ANNIVERSARY DAVID L. HAYES
Req. by his family
VIRGINIA STACKMAN
Req. by Joe & Kathy Toomey
SPECIAL INTENTIONS OF KEITH LEWINTER
Req. by Myrna Lyons
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2—THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
8:00 am 2ND ANNIVERSARY MARIAN DREIS
Req. by her family
ERNESTO PRUDENTE
Req. by Sal & Lucy Prudente
FRANCIS P. ENDRYCK
Req. by Joseph Salerno
10:00am KEVIN TUFFEY
Req. by Cathy & Bob Fletcher
GEORGE RHATIGAN
Req. by the Rhatigan family
CANDICE SCOTT
Req. by the Washington family
MARIE AHEARN
Req. by Mary Reda
THOMAS MITTLER
Req. by Karen Rossi
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