Third Sunday of Lent March 7, 2010
“IT MAY BEAR FRUIT IN THE FUTURE!”
Today marks the halfway point in our Lenten Journey of conversion; and are drawn more deeply into the mystery of God, the “I AM” who speaks to Moses from the burning bush yet nevertheless tirelessly tends and cares for us who sometimes take so long to bear fruit in our lives. Let us pray today for a spirit of repentance, that we may be more receptive to the nourishment that God gives us in this Eucharist and every day of our lives.
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DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday – 2Kgs 5:1-15, Lk 4:24-30; Tuesday – Dn 3:25,34-43, Mt 18:21-35; Wednesday – Dt 4:1,5-9, Mt 5:17-19; Thursday – Jer 7:23-28, Lk 11:14-23; Friday – Hos 14:2-10, Mk 12:28-34; Saturday Hos 6:1-6, Lk 18:9-14.
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SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOSEPH
Please join us for our Patron Saint’s celebration on Friday March 19th at the 12:15 p.m.Mass. Following the Mass there will be Benediction and refreshments will be served in the main vestibule of the Church.
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OPERATION RICE BOWL
As part of our community’s observance of Lent, we ask all families and individuals to participate in Catholic Relief Services Operation Rice Bowl, a program of Prayer, Fasting, Learning and Giving. Please be sure to take home a Rice Bowl packet, located at both entrances of the Church, and follow this simple, yet powerful Lenten practice so we can make a difference in the lives of our bothers and sisters in need. Rice Bowl containers and envelopes can be placed in the Good Friday collection.
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INVITATION TO ATTEND EASTER MASS TAPING
Bishop J. Hubbard invites you to join him during the videotaping of his Annual Easter Mass this coming Wednesday, March 10th beginning at approximately 10:30 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, Albany. We ask that you please dress as you would for Easter Sunday, and arrive before 10:00 a.m. on the above date. If you plan to attend, please contact the Albany Diocesan Office of Prayer & Worship at 453-6645.
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HANG YOUR BURDENS ON THE CROSS
As you enter the Church you will see a large cross with petitions hanging on the Cross. You are welcome to bring in pictures, cards or whatever you wish, and place these petitions on the Cross which will be there all during Lent. Post-it-notes are also available for you to write your petitions on.
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TV VIEWERS OF OUR CHURCH TV SHOWS
Those who may watch our Sunday’s Mass taping or “Hogan on the Hill” shows on Channel 16, may have noticed at various times there has been no sound or the show does not appear at the time specified. Whenever a show does not appear or there is no sound, the station needs to know the problem when it occurs. If you please call Channel 16 at 346-3181 when difficulty occurs we would appreciate it. Just leave the message!!! Thanks.
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ST. JOSEPH’S CHOIR
Our Holy Week Choir has begun rehearsals for the great feasts. Rehearsals are held on Sundays from 11:30 -12:45. We welcome singers who could make this limited commitment to attend most of the rehearsals and services. Please see the Organist, Mark Reilly after Mass or call him at 331-8047. Questions are welcome. Thank you for considering this special way to offer praise in song.
Lord’s Day Eucharist * Celebrate With Us * March 8 - 14, 2010
Mon. 12:15 PM Helen Trawick, requested by Family
Tues. 12:15 PM Thomas Seeley, requested by Don & Mary Frederick
Wed. 12:15 PM Thomasine Kohn & Deceased Family Relatives, requested by Sister
Thurs. 12:15 PM Alcamisi & Cillis Families
Fri. 12:15 PM John Nosal Sr., requested by Jeannette & Family
Jasmine Blaize, requested by Henry Blaize
7:00 PM Stations of the Cross
Sat. 9:00 AM Prayer/Communion Service
Sat. 4:30 PM Mary Ellen & Edward John, requested by Norma Mueller & Family
Elizabeth Kohl & Deceased Family Members, requested by Sister
Art McDonald, requested by wife, Joan
Sun. 8:00 AM John & Charlotte Kiggins
John & Vincent Parisi, requested by Mark Reilly
10:30 AM John Reilly, requested by Mike & Barbara Gillooley
William G. Howe, requested by Irene Howe
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SANCTUARY LAMP
In Memory of Melonnie Nosal, requested by Family
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PALM SUNDAY WEEKEND BAKE SALE
Mary Alice Fields and Janet Rapant have volunteered to co-chair our 4th Annual Palm Sunday Weekend Bake Sale on Saturday, March 27th and Sunday, March 28th. Please start making plans, as we will need everyone’s help! More details will be forthcoming in next week’s bulletin.
***************************************************************************IT’S SPRING AHEAD TIME
When retiring this coming Saturday evening, March 13th, please remember to turn your clocks AHEAD ONE HOUR, as we begin Day Light Saving Time at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. We wouldn’t want you to miss our Sunday morning Masses. Day Light Saving time will end on Sunday, November 7th.
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EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS: Envelopes are available at each of the three bulletin stations for the Annual Easter Flower MemorialProgram. Here is an opportunity to help beautify our Sanctuary at this most Holy Season of the Year – and have your loved ones remembered as well in our Memorial Booklet. For those of you who use our regular offertory envelope system, there is an envelope dated March 14th for your use. Thank you for your continued support!
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KNIGHTS LENTEN FISH DINNER
The Knights of St. John Commandery #100, located at 1468 State Street, is sponsoring its Annual Lenten Fish Dinner on Friday, March 19th at 6:00 p.m. A complete fish dinner, with potatoes, vegetable, coleslaw, dessert and coffee will be served for $13.00 per person. Please see Donald Penta to sign up or call Ron or Debb Attanasio at 370-5988. Reservation deadline is Monday, March 15th.
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PALM BRAIDING – Thursday, March 25th – 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
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OFFERTORY COLLECTION: February 27-28, 2010, was $2,175. Thank you for your generous support.
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