THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 10, 2019

SAINT CECILIA CHURCH, FONDA & SACRED HEART CHURCH, TRIBES HILL

~ Sacrament of Reconciliation is available in Sacred Heart Church on Saturdays from 3 - 3:30pm. ~ ~ Penance services are held in Advent and Lent. ~ ~ The sacrament is also available by making an appointment to celebrate the sacrament. ~

~ Baptism, being one of the sacraments of initiation, is celebrated in the context of weekend Mass. ~ ~ A baptism prep class is required before the sacrament is scheduled. ~ ~ Please contact the parish office to schedule a baptism. ~ CECILIA CHURCH SACREDHEART CHURCH 26 Broadway 111 Third Avenue P.O. Box 837 P.O. Box 264 Fonda, NY 12068-0837 Tribes Hill, NY 12177-0264 518-853-4195 518-829-7301 Mass Time: Weekdays Mass Time: Weekdays As per bulletin schedule - 8:00 am As per bulletin schedule - 8:00 am Sunday at 9:00 am Saturday Vigil at 4:00 pm E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Melinda VanPatten, Administrative Assistant Sandi McCaslin, Administrative Assistant Office hours: Office hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., 9 am to 2:00 pm Mon., Tues. , Thurs., 9 am to 2:00 pm Thurs. 9 am to 1 pm

~ For sacramental information and special needs please contact your parish office ~ ~ To access our bulletin online go to: www. parishesonline.com. ~ Dear Friends;  A special thank you to all who made the annual concert in honor of St. Cecilia such a success. The largest gathering of musicians yet. It is wonderful to share songs of praise and thanksgiving with the of music.  On Monday we honor our veterans. On November 11 the Great War (WWI) ended.  November 11 is also the feast day of the Great Saint Martin of Tours, a man who dedicated his life to peace and service has his feast day remembered as a day dedicated to ending all wars and conflicts of any kind. Below is an outline of his life taken from Franciscans Communications.

Saint Martin of Tours’ Story A conscientious objector who wanted to be a monk; a monk who was maneuvered into being a bishop; a bishop who fought paganism as well as plead- ed for mercy to heretics—such was Martin of Tours, one of the most popular of and one of the first not to be a .

Born of pagan parents in what is now Hungary, and raised in Italy, this son of a veteran was forced at the age of 15 to serve in the army. Martin became a Christian catechumen and was baptized when he was 18. It was said that he lived more like a monk than a soldier. At 23, he refused a war bonus and told his commander: “I have served you as a soldier; now let me serve Christ. Give the bounty to those who are going to fight. But I am a soldier of Christ and it is not lawful for me to fight.” After great difficulties, he was discharged and went to be a of .

He was ordained an exorcist and worked with great zeal against the Arians. Martin became a monk, living first at Milan and later on a small island. When Hilary was restored to his see following his exile, Martin returned to and established what may have been the first French monastery near Poi- tiers. He lived there for 10 years, forming his disciples and preaching throughout the countryside.

The people of Tours demanded that he become their bishop. Martin was drawn to that city by a ruse—the need of a sick person—and was brought to the church, where he reluctantly allowed himself to be consecrated bishop. Some of the consecrating bishops thought his rumpled appearance and un- kempt hair indicated that he was not dignified enough for the office.

Along with Saint , Martin rejected Bishop Ithacius’s principle of putting heretics to death—as well as the intrusion of the emperor into such matters. He prevailed upon the emperor to spare the life of the heretic Priscillian. For his efforts, Martin was accused of the same heresy, and Priscillian was executed after all. Martin then pleaded for a cessation of the persecution of Priscillian’s followers in Spain. He still felt he could cooperate with Itha- cius in other areas, but afterwards his conscience troubled him about this decision.

As death approached, Martin’s followers begged him not to leave them. He prayed, “Lord, if your people still need me, I do not refuse the work. Your will be done.”

Fr. Chris Welch

\ Sat., Nov 9, 4:00 pm (SH) In memory of Jean Ambrose Karp. Requested by her daughter, Debbie. November 9 & November 10, 2019 Sun., Nov 10, 9:00 am (SC) For Judith Hoyer Coates. Requested by LECTOR EUCHARISTIC ALTAR CARE Mike & Melina Mancini. MINISTER

(Mon, Nov 11 thru Sun, Nov 12, 2019) 4:00 pm Katherine Downing Jane Bouton Sherry Meyers (SH) Lisa McCoy Mon., Nov 11, No Mass. Theresa Kovian

Tue., Nov 12, 8:00 am (SC) No Mass. 9:00 am Amanda Clifford Dave & Kathy Wed., Nov 13, 8:00 am (SH) No intention requested. (SC) Marcais Michele Furnare Thur., Nov 14, 8:00 am (SC) For Elizabeth DiCaprio. Requested by John & Ann Mahon.

Fri., Nov 15, 8:00 am (SH) - No intention requested. November 16 & November 17, 2019

Sat., Nov 16, 4:00 pm (SH) For the people of the parish. LECTOR EUCHARISTIC ALTAR CARE MINISTER Sun., Nov 17, 9:00 am (SC) For Betty & Alex Addesse. Requested by 4:00 pm Barbara Minch their daughters. Cathy Parry Katherine Downing (SH) Tony & Lorrie Stellato

9:00 am Jason Wallace Ken Stuff (SC) Dianne Kierpiec Bill Quinn

COLLECTIONS & ATTENDANCE Hall Rental: The halls of both parishes are available for parties, OCT 26 & OCT 27, 2019 - WEEKEND TOTALS: weddings, special occasions, organization events, or for your other party needs! Contact your parish office for information. COLLECTIONS: SH SC

AMOUNT NEEDED: $1,811.00 $2,577.00 Address Change: Please let us know if you have a change in

address so that we may change our records. SAT. 4:00PM (SH) 1456.00

SUN. 9:00 AM (SC) 1132.50 Worldwide Marriage Encounter: “May the Lord direct your

hearts to the love of God and to the endurance of Christ.” Embrace ALL SAINTS 382.00 203.00 the love of God in your marriage by attending a Worldwide ALL SOULS 235.00 178.00 Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next weekends are Nov 15-17 * OTHER 352.00 180.00 in Isle La Motte, VT and Dec 13-15 in Duxbury, MA. For more

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* OTHER DENOTES COLLECTIONS RECEIVED FROM USPS, E-GIVING, ETC. Mass Intentions: Each time a Mass is offered the priest may offer BINGO & PULL TABS the Mass for two intentions, the universal church and a special request for a person or need. In the past, Masses have been Nov 10 NO BINGO requested for the dead or a person who is in need of God’s Nov 17 Bette Papa & Jason Wallace Marjorie Savoie/B. Yurkewecz guidance. These Mass intentions are provided without cost, but an offering for the intention is welcomed. The current suggested offering is $10. for a Mass intention.

As part of his income each priest receives the offering for saying the Mass. The current rate is $10. for a resident priest, or $300 a month, and a visiting priest receives $75. plus travel for a weekend Cluster Announcements Mass and $25. plus travel for a daily Mass.

Veteran’s Day: Parish offices will be closed on Monday, Currently both our parishes have fulfilled all the requested Mass November 11th in recognition of the holiday, intentions and therefore if you wish to request a Mass intention there are many opening in our books. If you wish to request a Second Collection: This weekend our second collection will be Mass, please call the parish office to arrange a day and time for for Fuel/Heat. This collection helps with the hefty utility bills that your Mass intention. reflect the colder months. Sincere thanks for your generosity.

St. Cecilia Announcements Next Weekend’s Second Collection: Next week, our second collection will be for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Over 43 million people in the United States Bingo Workers Needed: Due to a shortage of workers, Bingo will be reduced by a week for the months of October through live in poverty. This collection supports programs to December. During this time we would like to recruit and train new empower people to identify and address the obstacles they workers. We are hoping to continue our regular schedule in 2020. face as they work to bring permanent and positive change to their communities. Learn more about the Catholic Saint Cecilia Cemetery Announcement: Winter is approaching. Campaign for Human Development at www.usccb.org/ Please remove any flowers or decorations on the sites. These items cchd/collection were to be removed by November 1.

Taking Communion at Mass: With flu season upon us, the Sanctuary Candle: Our candle burns this week for Ralph & Sadie Church does not object to anyone who chooses not to receive Mancini. Given by their children. Communion Wine at Mass. Sacred Heart Announcements Sick and Home Bound: If you are aware of anyone who would welcome a home visit, please contact the parish office to arrange Pie Raffle: Our weekly pie raffle continues. Bring your dollar and for a visit and/or communion and the sacrament of the sick. join in on this tasty game of chance. Anyone wishing to donate a

pie for this fundraiser, please contact Tony Stellato. Parish Pastoral Council: Our parish pastoral council is looking for new members. If you would like to serve on this body, that Thanksgiving Bake Sale: Saturday, November 23, 2019 - advises our pastor on the needs and issues of the parish, please following the 4 pm Mass - in the church hall. Could we ask all the come to our next meeting. bakers of our parish family to consider baking something for our

bake sale for this special holiday fundraising event? Anything that Bible Study: Each Thursday at 5:30 we meet at the Tribes Hill you would like - pie, cake, cookies, break - for Thanksgiving. Presbyterian church. Please join us and bring your bible for Please drop off all items in the hall before 4 pm Mass on that day. sharing and study of the word of God.

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