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Finance Council Chair: Finance Council Chair: Steve Murray Rick Koval
PASTORAL STAFF: Rev. Jun Segura, Pastor Lisa Szumowski-Seabolt, Pastoral Associate for Administration; Katy Ryan, Coordinator of Faith Formation; Jim Ryan, Facilities Manager Remember in your prayers all those affected by the coronavirus throughout the world
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Sat (28) 4:00 pm Sun (29) 8 am Sophie Motyl + The family Louise Javino Lambreau & de- Eric Jones + Ron & Paula Cornell ceased Howell family members Jacqueline Verrego + R & A Certonia + Margaret Howell Deceased Whitney family members Sun (29) 10:30 am + Todd & Julie Whitney Kerry Bradt Thurston Francisco Severo + Laura & David Bradt + Raphy & Ofie Rebanal Alan Mikucki + Maureen Mikucki
Monday (30) 8:30 am Tuesday (1) 8:30 am Jack Lesser + Fr. Jun for Friday (4) 8:30 am Barb & Tom Kiely + Mary Pisanti Thursday (3) 8 am Rev. P.O. Renaud Francisco Severo Rev Thomas Loghlin Rev. Joseph Kuchanski OFM Conv By Sat (5) 4:00 pm Michael & Ellen Brady + Doviak Family Raphy & Ofie Sun (6) 8 am Eric Jones + Barney & Lucy Spencer Rebanal Alma St. Peter Jackie Verrego + B & T Certonia + David & Yolanda Gifford Sun (6) 10:30 am Fr. Charles Szilous + T & J Whitney Frank Szumowski + Family James Grega + Mary Ann Grega Jackie Verego + Angela Fusco Douglas Gifford + Marlene Junquera
Introduction to the Liturgy of the Day ~ Once again we begin the season of Advent, this time of preparation for Christ’s coming into the world on Christmas morning. But this is not the only arrival of Christ for which we can prepare. He comes into our hearts at any time in any way. He comes to us in the Eucharist. We hope to be welcomed into his arms when we leave this world. Finally he will come again at the end of time. As we gather in his name today, let us contem- plate how we can prepare to receive Christ even when we least expect him.
RESPECT LIFE “Having received the gift of the Gospel of Life, we are the people of life and a people for life. It is our duty to proclaim the Gospel of Life to the world. To proclaim Jesus is to proclaim life itself. Gratitude and joy at the incomparable dignity of the human person impel us to bring the Gospel of life to the hearts of all people and make it penetrate every part of society.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “The Gospel of Life: A Brief Summary” respectlife.org/gospel-of-life-summary
GOSPEL MEDITATION ~ You are at the eye doctor and it’s time for the peripheral vision test. You know the one. It’s where you put your head up to a contraption and have to click a switch every time you see a squiggly line. If you don’t concentrate and maintain optimal focus, you will miss them and skew the outcome of the test. You can easily find yourself with a diagnosis that really isn’t accurate! Concentration and focus are key to succeeding with this evaluation. They are also key to developing a healthy, vibrant spiritual life. If we do not bring our full consciousness to the task, concentrate with all our might, be watchful and vigilant, we are not going to see God’s loving presence flashing before our eyes! That’s why we need Advent. Let’s face it. We can easily get distracted, focus on nonessential and superficial things and lose touch with what really matters. Our attentions wander. We daydream and even become a bit overwhelmed and tired. All of the stresses and demands of life consume us and we find ourselves constantly trying to play catch up rather than relishing the moment of the now. “Now” moments are so fleeting. They flash before us like those squiggly lines on a screen. Present moments go as quickly as they come but it is important to discover them and rest in them as often as we can. Though gone in a flash, these now moments of encounter with God teach powerful lessons and offer a grounding in truth that can be found nowhere else. It’s the grace of Advent to become watchful and attentive because we are never sure when God will surprise us. God loves surprises and love thrives on them! God’s now moments of surprises come as tender instants of intimate connection where I find profound peace, experience joy, and rest in love. These are Advent times reflective of the now moments when Christ first was born, when God surprises us during every time we care to watch and when the great surprise of Christ’s second coming dawns upon us all. But, to discover the grandeur and experience the awe of these now times, we have to be ready. We have to want to be there. We have to believe. And, we have to have the desire to soak in as much as we can in the time we have before us. ©LPi
LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK ~ Be watchful! Be alert! The core message of Advent cannot be more direct or simple. As those who are pos- tured in a spirit of readiness and anticipation, we must always be attentive and vigilant. We have to be ready not only for the anticipated arrival of our Lord, but watchful & attentive to the unexpected visit as well. While we know that the Christ is coming, we also do not know the exact time. Cultivating this expectant attitude is the purpose of this season. It is easy to grow slack, inattentive, and too self-assured. We can easily deaden ourselves to the wonder and surprise of God’s presence. We get so absorbed in so many other distractions that it can seem like Christ’s second coming, and even Christ’s coming in time are of lesser importance. When it finally dawns on us that we have wandered far away from where we need to be, and lost our attentiveness & focus, we will wonder how this all happened. We may even try to put the onus on God & blame God for a lack of involvement or presence. We are the ones, who through our own choice, put the distance in our relationship & lost touch. Now it’s time to come back & perk ourselves up a bit! ©LPi
Readings for the week of November 29, 2020 ~ Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 [4]/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37; Monday: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10]/Mt 4:18-22; Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/ Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 [cf. 7]/Lk 10:21-24; Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [6cd]/Mt 15:29-37; Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a [26a]/Mt 7:21, 24-27; Friday: Is 29:17-24/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [1a]/Mt 9:27-31; Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Ps 147:1- 2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. Is 30:18d]/Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8; Next Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/2 Pt 3:8-14/Mk 1:1-8 SJ Lector: 12/5: J Naple SF Lector: 12/6: D Jankowski 12/6: R Koval The Diocesan Appeal makes it possible for us as Disciples of Jesus Christ to serve The People of God on a scale a single parish could not possibly do on its own. By coming together through our caring and faith, each one of us becomes the heart, the hands and the eyes of our Most Blessed Lord, reaching out to those in need of love, compassion and spiritual nourishment.
Thank you for your generous support last weekend for the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development! Our parishes helped support those on the margins who are living in poverty in the US. If you missed the collection, it’s not too late to give! Visit www/usccb.org/cchd/collection.
The Broadalbin Ecumenical Food Pantry, because of COVID-19, will Thank you everyone who purchased raffle tickets and sold NOT be collecting gifts for children at Christmas, Instead, we request raffle tickets for the St. Joseph’s Thanksgiving Raffle. Special thanks gift cards to local stores or cash, not to exceed $25. Please put an en- velope marked “Food Pantry” in the collection basket.. to Joan Raven & Joan Silvernail for spearheading this project & their Please remember that when donating food, please make sure that the constant oversight of the raffle. product you donate is unopened & not out of date—those items are not Congratulations to our winner! given to those needing food.
Giving Tree: Our Christmas Giving tree is up this weekend. Christmas Giving Tree: Our Christmas Giving Tree will be set up Please take a tag & sign the sheet with your name & phone #. We on Nov. 29. Please take a tag & sign the sheet with your name & tag will need the wrapped or bagged gifts in the church by December number. Return the gift wrapped or in a bag with the tag by Dec. 13. 13th. Catholic Family Services in Amsterdam are supplying us with Thank you for making a child’s Christmas a little brighter. Any ques- the names of the children in need. Thank you for your constant tions or help needed contact Judy at 518-863-8408. Christian generosity. HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE ~ The Bread of Life Food Pantry is feeding 35 needy fami- HELP OFFERED: The Knights of Columbus #7629 would like to offer their lies in the Northville area. If you are able to offer food to this worthy cause dona- help to any parishioner in need of assistance due to the corona virus, tions can be left in the St Francis vestibule or in the green cupboard located whether monetary or physical help. Please contact: behind the UConn building at the corner of Main & Bridge Streets in Northville. Joe Cardone (518-883-3142) or Ron DiCaprio (518-376-4950). Thank you for your faithful support.
Snow removal needed: If you are interested or know someone who is interested in being hired to remove the snow for St. Francis this winter season, please call the office at 518-863-4736. This is a paid position.
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