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Office 175 Williams Road 518-283-6110 518-283-3938 (Fax) Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-3pm Parish Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm...we are closed on Fridays, unless there is a funeral. Closed on Fridays Website: www.stmichael-troy.com LOCAL CATHOLIC COMMUNITY MASS SCHEDULE

Weekend Schedule Staff St. the : Sat 4:30pm, Sun 7:30 and 10am S. Katherine Arseneau csj Signed Mass for the Hearing Impaired on the First Saturday of each month. Parish Life Director Sacred Heart: Sat 4pm, Sun 8:30 and 10:30am [email protected] St. Jude the Apostle: Sat 4pm, Sun 9 and 11am Weekday Schedule Rev. James M. Mackey St. Michael the Archangel: Mon-Thurs at 12:10pm Rev. Arthur A. Toole Sacred Heart: Mon-Fri: 9:00am Sacramental Ministers St. Jude the Apostle: Mon-Fri: 8am

Deacon Bob Sweeney Keep informed about what is happening at St. Michael’s: Director of Pastoral Care Parish Website: http://www..stmichael-troy.com/ [email protected] Parish Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/StMichaelTroyNY/ check here for the video of the weekend’s reading of the Holy and Homily Peggy Cross Download the Parish Phone App on your Smart Phone Accountant Parish Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/saint_michaels_troy pegcross @nycap.rr.com

Barbara Berger SACRAMENTS • Youth & Faith Formation Baptism - Parents seeking Baptism for their child need to make an appointment with the Parish [email protected] Life Director to begin the preparation process for the sacrament. Reconciliation - This sacrament of healing is offered by our Sacramental Ministers Paula Zenzen from 3:45-4:15pm on Saturdays or by appointment. RCIA Coordinator Anointing (Sacrament of the Sick) - Please call the parish office to request this sacrament [email protected] from our Sacramental Ministers.. Rizzo Marriage - The couple should call the Parish Life Director at least eight months in advance Parish Music Director of the desired marriage date to begin the preparation process for the sacrament. [email protected] BURIAL • Please call the Diocesan Cemetery Office (463-0134) to arrange for burial in a Catholic Cemetery. Barbara McMahon HOSPITAL /HOME VISITS • Parish Secretary Parish members who are admitted to the hospital are encouraged to designate St. Michael's as [email protected] their home parish. It is also helpful if a family member contacts the parish office to let us know

of a hospitalization. Members of the parish who are homebound or who have been admitted to a Robert Larkin Nursing/Rehabilitation facility and want to receive the Eucharist should call the parish office to [email protected] request a visit and the Eucharist. Ellen Hotz [email protected] PRAYER CHAIN • Trustees Please call the parish office to activate the “Prayer Chain” for your special intentions and needs, or to become a member of this important ministry. Veronica Ciccarelli Pastoral Council President FAITH FORMATION • [email protected] Our parish is committed to supporting parish members in lifelong Faith Formation through our Faith Formation process called “Whole Parish Catechesis.” We help to form the faith of the Maureen Fogarty children in our parish in partnership with their parents. Persons who desire to become a member Women’s Guild President of the Catholic Faith, should call the parish office and request an appointment with the Parish [email protected] Life Director to learn about the RCIA process.

Mark Keenan NEW PARISHIONERS Men’s Club President We welcome all of our visitors and want you to know that we are blessed to have you here to [email protected] worship with us. To become a registered member of St. Michael's parish, please call the Parish Life Director for an appointment. We will be happy to have you as a member of our parish Ginny Amsden RN MS-Parish Nurse family. Michael's is a friendly and caring community. Your presence among us [email protected] would be a blessing for us. Welcome! ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL, TROY, NEW YORK ALL ARE WELCOME AT ST. MICHAEL’S No matter what you think your status is in the ; No matter what your current family or marital situation is; No matter what your past or present religious affiliation is; No matter what your personal history, age, race, or color is; No matter what your self-image or esteem is; You are invited, welcomed, loved, and respected here at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church!      *  Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” 10/7-8/17…Matthew 21:33-43… The Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Or- dinary Time… In today’s passage of the Holy Gospel, offers what is called an “allegorical parable.” An allegory is a method used in literature and art to suggest a meaning that is not literal. When a character in a story is considered allegorical, it most often symbolizes a “type of person.” Scripture scholars tell us that in today’s Gospel story the landowner is God, the vineyard is Israel, as God’s special people, and the tenants are the political and religious leaders of Israel. The story emphasizes the failure of the tenants, the Chosen People of God and their leaders, and us to produce fruits of righteousness, justice and mercy. In this story, Jesus really gives us a picture of Israel’s history (and ours!). It is a history of gross ingratitude. Through the parable, Jesus reminds us Christians of today that, since we are the "new" Israel, enriched with the Good News of Jesus, we are expected to show our gratitude to God by bearing fruits of the kingdom, fruits of the , in our lives. Jesus has great expectations for us…those of us who call ourselves followers of “His Way.” Of course, each of us needs to answer for him/herself…are we coming close to what Jesus hopes for us…what kind of fruit do we as a parish community produce (is it sweet or sour) …how do we value all that God has given us…are we grateful or are we like the ungrate- ful tenants who acted as if they owned everything that had actually been given to them by God…do we practice justice…do we remember to show mercy as God shows mercy to us…is our parish a real sign of Jesus' presence and love…what kind of impact do we have on one another…do we measure the quality of our parish by what happens during Mass, or on what happens when we leave church? Whew….this is a lot to think about…and a lot to answer for! Think about it! A lady answered the door to find a man standing there. He had a sad expression on his face. “I’m sorry to disturb you” he said, “I’m collecting money for an unfortunate family in the neighborhood. The husband is out of work, the kids are hungry, and their utilities will soon be cut off. Worse yet, they’re going to be kicked out of their apartment if they don’t pay the rent by this afternoon.” “I’ll be happy to help,” said the woman. Then she asked, “But who are you?” He replied, “I’m the landlord!” GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Do you recognize your talents and abilities as gifts of God?  Gospel Theme for next weekend: 10/14-15/17…Matthew 22: 1-10…Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time… This week- end Jesus tells the disciples a story about a wedding and who is invited…and who doesn’t show up! How rude! Tune in to hear the whole story. Preaching: Deacon Bob...HOLY GOSPEL AND HOMILY …did you know that you can view the reading of the Holy Gospel and the homily each week on our Facebook page and on our website? Look it up!    SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: the Sacrament of the Sick will be offered after all Masses the weekend of 10/28-29.    WOMENS' GUILD it’s time for the fall cleanup of the church gardens. It is scheduled for Sat, 10/14 at 10:00 a.m. Rain date is Sun, 10/15 at 11:00 a.m. Don't forget to bring your gloves, clippers and rake. Wear long sleeved pants and shirt and we suggest you spray your clothing (including socks, hat and gloves) with Sawyer Premium Clothing Spray. It has permethrin in it for keeping ticks off your clothing. You spray it on clothing and let dry before wearing. Home Depot, Walmart, Target and sports stores sell it…The …The Women's Guild held a Membership Drive the weekend of September 23 & 24, 2017. Interested in joining the Guild? Contact Maureen at 283-6110, X 206 MEN’S CLUB…LAST CALL…The Men’s Club is now selling tickets for a bus trip to Cooperstown on 10/14. Visit the Baseball Hall of Fame or the Farmer’s Museum and then enjoy dinner at Brooks BBQ in Oneonta. Tickets are $75.

Sexual Abuse is a sin and a crime. The Diocese of Albany urges all who suspect sexual abuse of a minor by a member of the clergy, church employee or volunteer, to report this to a local law enforcement agency or District Attorney’s office. Additional information for reporting may be found at http://www.rcda.org/ReportSexualAbuse . You may also contact the Interim Diocesan Assistance Coordinator, Anthony Cortese, at 453-6646 or as- [email protected]

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SOCIAL JUSTICE. . we invite you to go online to read AUTUMN DIOCESAN GATHERING 2017…Join us for the Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si which addresses the prob- Autumn Diocesan Gathering on Sat., 10/21, 9AM – 1PM. lems of Climate Change and our responsibility to Care for our Christopher Coyne, Bishop of Burlington Vermont, will earth. He gives us ways that we can help alleviate this prob- be our presenter for the day on the topic: “Communicating the lem. We will highlight scattered paragraphs here for you to Joy of the Gospel: Reaching the Occasional Catholic.” read…There is a tendency to believe There will also be witness talks from our parishes throughout that every increase in power means “an our diocese as well as time to share with one another and to ask increase of ‘progress’ itself”, an ad- questions of Bishop Coyne. Bishop Coyne will be presenting vance in “security, usefulness, welfare from Our Lady of Annunciation, Queensbury with video live and vigor; …an assimilation of new streaming to and active participation at Mater Christi, Albany. values into the stream of culture”, as if Register by 10/ 13 at www.rcda.org/autumngathering. Cost is reality, goodness and truth automatical- $10/person. Questions: Office of Lay Ministry & Parish Faith ly flow from technological and econom- ic power as such. The fact is that Formation (518) 453-6670 or [email protected]. “contemporary man has not been trained to use power well”, because our FATIMA ROSARY…100 YEARS AGO Mary appeared at immense technological development has Fatima six times between May not been accompanied by a development and October. Her message was, in human responsibility, values and conscience. Each age tends “pray the rosary.” On Saturday, to have only a meager awareness of its own limitations. It is 10/14, at 12pm, people all over possible that we do not grasp the gravity of the challenges now the USA will honor her request before us. “The risk is growing day by day that man will not by saying the “Public Square use his power as he should”; in effect, “power is never consid- Rosary.” Come join us here at St. Michael’s in the circle at her ered in terms of the responsibility of choice which is inherent in statue to pray the rosary at that time…or stop wherever you are freedom” since its “only norms are taken from alleged necessi- at that time and say the rosary. ty, from either utility or security”. But human beings are not From our Parish Health Ministry …The Health Ministry will completely autonomous. Our freedom fades when it is handed be making small First Aid Bags for "Project over to the blind forces of the unconscious, of immediate needs, Dawn." We are asking if the parish community of self-interest, and of violence. In this sense, we stand naked would assist us in collecting small items for and exposed in the face of our ever-increasing power, lacking the bags: band aids, small hand sanitizer, pack- the wherewithal to control it. We have certain superficial et hand sanitizer, tooth brushes, small tooth mechanisms, but we cannot claim to have a sound ethics, a paste small antibiotic cream for cuts/scrapes. culture and spirituality genuinely capable of setting limits and Zip -Lock bags (sandwich size). There will be a basket in the teaching clear-minded self-restraint... Keep reading!...we are gathering area for drop offs. Thank you. The Health Minis- presently collecting “Undies” for Carrol Hill School. If you try…Flu Season... Now is the time to get your FLU SHOT! If need a flyer to check on sizes needed, pick one up in the gath- you have insurance, you can receive the FLU SHOT at any ering area rack. We are collecting until this Sunday, 10/8. pharmacy offering it. It is also available at your Doctor's office Thanks for your help with this annual drive.   and at local flu clinics offered in the area. (Check Newspapers). Are you or someone in your family celebrating a Landmark We have not found a FREE flu clinic for those without insur- birthday or anniversary (e.g. 50, 75, etc.)? If you would like ance. The option is to private pay for the flu shot. If you find a Sister Kate to announce it at Masses on the weekend, call Sean FREE clinic, let Ginny Amsden know.

Robbins on the Pastoral Council well in advance to get on the  list …2862447 … [email protected] BISHOP’S APPEAL ’17-18…the Bishop’s Appeal is still in process and envelopes are still available in the gathering area Sister Kate gave the financial report for ’16-’17 on the …or donate online at rcda.org. We have reached our weekend of 9/9-10. Copies of the report are available in assessment. Thank you!!! We are still accepting donations. the rack in the gathering area. Our assessment from the diocese is $73,463. Our tally as

of 9/3/17 is as follows: FLAG MINISTRY…Many of our parishioners receive an # Gifts % Parishioners Amt Pledged/Paid %Goal American flag at the funeral of a veteran of the 308 41% $74,315 102% Armed Forces. Would you like to donate your flag to the par- ish and have the flag flown here at St. Michael the Archangel. WOMEN’S RETREAT… “The Cup of Life-Half Full or We will also identify the veteran and fami- Half Empty” Need a retreat? Consider attending this retreat ly in our bulletin when the flag is flown. for women on Saturday, 10/21, from 9:30-1:30 at OLV present- Once the flag has flown over St. Michael’s ed by Vici Armsby. Choose your favorite cup and join women and is in no condition to fly, it will be from other parishes. $30 fee. Contact Marie Johnson at properly disposed of in the recommended [email protected] or 674-8770. manner by the Honor Guard at the Gerald B. H. Na- Charismatic Mass and Healing Service…Weds,10/ 11, Praise tional Cemetery. The flag presently flying was donated by Jim and Prayer 7 pm, Mass 7:30 pm. Healing service to follow. and Judy Brearton in memory of Francis Conroy, who served Our Light Church, 1 Maria Dr., Loudonville, NY…Come experi- in World War I and was in France.. ence the power of the Holy Spirit! All are welcome. OCTOBER 8, 2017 MASS SCHEDULE EVENT SCHEDULE SATURDAY, October 7, 2017 Sat. 10/7/17 10am-Baptism Ministry 4;30pm Marcia O’Brien-Jim & Judy Brearton 11am-Bereavement Ministry Henry Anderson (Anniv.)-Sister, Father & Family 4-7pm-DAWN Project Joseph J. Berry-Kathy & Cliff Hein “Undie Sunday” Collection Vincent A. Macri-Gloria 2nd Collection-Maintenance Geoffrey Wheeler-M./M Robert Sears & Family Blood Pressures Arlene Waters-Bruce Cunningham 4:30pm-Signing at Mass for Hearing Impaired

SUNDAY, October 8, 2017 Sun. 10/8/17 NO FAITH FORMATION 7:30am Mark Fenno-Dom & Marilyn Blood Pressures “Undie Sunday” Collection 10:00am Catherine McTigue-Family 2nd Collection-Maintenance Stephanie Parzych-Sister Mon 10/9/17 Columbus Day Holiday Nancy Konior-Sister Office Closed/ NO MASS Richard & Jane Willson (Birthday)-Peg & Pat Hughes Tues 10/10/17 8:30am-2:15pm-LaSalle 6th Grade Retreat- Philip Kibler-Mother, Nancy & Family Hall & Annex Josephine Majewski (Anniversary)— 9:30am-12:30pm-Living Resources Joanne O’Connell & Family 12:40pm-Fatima Rosary MONDAY, October 9, 2017 Wed. 10/11/17 9:30am-Crafty Ladies Columbus Day Holiday 9:30am-Walking Club at LaSalle Track Office Closed/ NO MASS 6:30pm-Choir Rehearsal 7pm-Carmelites TUESDAY, October 10, 2017- Thurs 10/12/17 7pm- Study-Annex 12:10pm –For the Homebound of St. Michael’s Parish Fri. 10/13/17 Office Closed Earl Ethier-The Deeb Family Sat 10/14/17 7:30am-Men’s Club Trip to Cooperstown WEDNESDAY, October 11, 2017 9am-3pm-Defensive Driving-Hall 12:10pm –Peace in the World Noon-Public Square Fatima Rosary-Parking Lot 2nd Collection-Fuel THURSDAY, October 12, 2017 12:10pm –For the Sick of St. Michael’s Parish St. Timothy’s Health Fair Sun. 10/15/17 8:30am-Finance Ministry FRIDAY, October 13, 2017 : 8:45am-FF Adults, Jr. & High School, Grades Office Closed 1-5 SATURDAY, October 14, 2017 10am-CLOW 4:30pm Miriam E. Ashley-Family 10am-Welcome Mass-High School Joan E. Burke-Smith Family 11:30am-1pm-Jr. High 2nd Collection-Fuel Marie Helene Anderson (Anniversary)- Husband, Daughter & Family 4:30pm-Mass (10/14/17) Joseph J. Berry-Kowalczyk Family Greeter–Joan Phillips David Ziter-Aunt Eileen MacKay Acolytes–Adrianna, Andrew, & Alessandra Denio Guy Alonge, Jr.-Bill & Carol Dedrick Lectors-Kathy Rosenbaum, Melissa Bessman SUNDAY, October 15, 2017 Ministers of the Eucharist–K. Rosenbaum, L. Gramolini, G. Amsden, M. Nash, S. Rita 7:30am Robert Poleto-Ann & Paula Zenzen Maureen “Mo” Sleasman-Peggy Cross 7:30am-Mass (10/15/17) 10am Richard Willson-Peg & Pat Hughes Greeter-Joan Giordano Francis Sr., Francis, Jr.,Timothy & Kevin Tracy- Acolytes-Melissa Bessmanm, Jeffrey Spenard Family Lectors-Maureen Fogarty, Josephine Gasparro John A. Crupe-RoseMary Suriano Ministers of the Eucharist J. Giordano, V.. Callagan, J. Pustay, James Mayer-Michael & Ronnie Ciccarelli M. Fogarty, J. Fogarty

Mary Coffey (Birthday)- Husband, George & Family 10am Mass-(10/15/17)

Greeter– Ryan Burek IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF THE Acolytes–Maggie Pollard, Ronan & Teagan Kreshik FOLLOWS MASS Lectors– Joan DeDeo, Ginny O’Brien EACH MONDAY Ministers of the Eucharist–G. O’Brien, a. Kowalczyk, S. Lauletta, FATIMA ROSARY FOLLOWS MASS M. Malsch, M. Matatt EACH TUESDAY CHAPLET IN HONOR OF THE DIVINE MERCY Money Counters for Tuesday, October 10, 2017 @ 9am FOLLOWS MASS EACH WEDNESDAY. . . . JOIN US Mary Bowers, Captain Rosemary Burns Marilyn Murdock Mary Rose Ryan

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TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME LIFE LONG FAITH FORMATION PROJECT DAWN October With each new day Comes the chance Wee : Oct.16, 23, & 30, 9:00 am – For a new 10:30 am beginning

Grades. 1-5: meet Oct.15, 22 & 29, 8:45 am

Serving those who are homeless in Rensselaer County Children’s Word of God Oct.15, 22 & 29 during the 10 am Mass Our mission work continues as we reach out to our home- less neighbors in Troy on Saturday evenings, twice a th month, the first and third Saturday of each month.. Junior High School class: Oct. 15 , 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Our goal is to provide meals and clothing to these indi- viduals and their families on the days when community th services are less available to them. 10 grade Oct. 15, Rite of Welcome 10 am class Lists of needed donations are posted on a board in the Gathering Space. Please include contact info when Adults, Jr. Hi & HS class, Oct. 22, 8:45 am signing up so we can be in touch with you if needed.

High School class, Oct. 22, 11:30 am – 1:30 Thanks to everyone who brought in Fall and Winter clothing! pm th

th st Thanks to food prep helpers who assisted on Oct. 16 ; Project: DAWN: Oct. 7 and Oct. 21 , con- Mary Hennigan, Sharon and Ted Close, Joan tact Barbara Berger for details Giordano, Jeannie Aurelia, Sarah Barhold, Craig Johnson, Lily, Ella and Michelle Hegener. Also the Senior lunches and movie days begin on Oc- core crew JoAnn and Steve Taylor, and Sean and th tober 19 at noon with lunch. Full of Grace Kathy Robbins. begins at 12:30 pm. Thanks to food donors; The Closes, Jeanie Aurelia, Barb McMahon, Mary Hennigan, Deb Streile, and Thanks to the 35 high school class members and family Ann Kowalzyck. members of our parish who joined us at the cathedral last Sunday for Mass and a tour . Special thanks to Andy Loez Thanks to street crew: Lily, Ella and Michelle and his wife for their gracious hospitality!!! check out Hegener, Sarah Barhold, The Taylors, Jeanie Aurelia, Facebook for photos of this event! and the Robbins.

 Thanks to Kristina Berger for transportation vehicle!

BE BOLD, BE STRONG, BE COURAGEOUS I am meeting this week with local Catholic churches Diocesan Junior High School Retreat Day, who expressed interest in participating in this project. was held Sept 17 at Once we have scheduled dates for them we will ask Church in Glenville. We had a beautiful day local community groups and reach out to other churches to make this a community service project. and wonderful time. Mass with Bishop Scharfenberger, listening to a talk on Trust Our upcoming runs from National speaker Bob Perrone, and local Runs Clothes Donation Drop Off Oct. 7 & 21 Oct. 14 & 28 priest Fr. Bob Longabucco shared reflections Nov. 4 & 18 Nov. 11 on Reconciliation. Our young people also attended two workshops and did two service WATCH OUR BULLETIN NEXT WEEK FOR UPDATES!!!!! projects; making blankets for the homeless and cutting out Stars For Our Troops. The bus flat Thank you for all the Birthday bag tire on our way home did not ruin our day!! donations. Birthday Bags can be dropped off at the We got home a little later than expected with Parish Hall entrance. lots of great memories.