THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME                        7-8 NOVEMBER 2009

 

UNIVERSITY PARISH OF CHRIST SUN OF JUSTICE

 

MASS SCHEDULE

MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY:  5:15 PM; THURSDAY, FRIDAY:  12:10 PM

SATURDAY:  5:15 PM VIGIL MASS

SUNDAY:  9:00 AM, 10:30 AM AND (WHILE SCHOOL IS IN SESSION) 5:00 PM

HOLY DAYS:  AS ANNOUNCED IN THE BULLETIN

MEMORIAL MASSES:  FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH @ 10:30 AM

 

Our Mission Statement:  Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we proclaim we are God’s people under the banner of The University Parish of Christ Sun of Justice. Through our words and actions, the Good News of Christ Jesus is announced here at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: students, staff, faculty, alumni, and local community members.  As God’s people on a spiritual journey, we are committed to lifelong learning, integrating faith with arts, science and technology.  In addition, we endeavor to manifest justice and charity called for by our faith to make real the presence of a loving Christ, here and wherever we find ourselves.

Our Vision Statement:  The University Parish of Christ Sun of Justice – Responding to God’s love through servant leadership, a diverse welcoming community.

 

Parish Membership: Renewal every September.  Anyone wishing to join please ask for a membership form from the Chaplains’ Office or Fr. Ed at anytime.

Location of C+CC: 2125 Burdett Ave. (across from BAR dorms) Open 8:30 am – 10:30 pm

Mailing address: Chaplains’ Office, Rensselaer Union, Rm. 3514, RPI, 110 Eighth Street, Troy, NY 12180

Telephone: (C+CC) 274-7793 Fax: (C+CC) 274-5945 (Chaplains’ Office) Mary Holbritter 276-6518 Diane Waters 276-6517

E-mail: (Chaplains’ Office): holbrm@rpi.edu; waterd3@rpi.edu

Web site: (C+CC) http://www.chapelandculturalcenter.org  (PARISH) http://www.christsunofjustice.org

Director of C+CC: Jill Wishon, wishoj@rpi.edu; 274-7793, Scheduling of C+CC for any function: 274-7793

Choir Director: Jim Fry, 858-6773, fryj@rpi.edu

When entering the C+CC, please turn off all devices that may interrupt a service or private prayer.  Thanks!                                    

                 

Father Ed Kacerguis, Pastor:  fred@rpi.edu; Office: 276-6518 or C+CC & Slavin House: 274-7793

READINGS FOR THE WEEK:  (8 November:  THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME) 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Heb 9:24-28; Mk 12:38-44 or 12:41-44.  (Monday: THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA) Ez 47:1-2,8-9,12; 1 Cor 3:9c-11,16-17; Jn 2:13-22.  (Tuesday) Wis 2:23-3:9; Lk 17:7-10 see 672: Sir 39:6-11; Mt 16:13-19.  (Wednesday) Wis 6:1-11; Lk 17:11-19 see 673: Is 61:1-3a-d; Mt 25:31-40.  (Thursday) Wis 7:22b-8:1; Lk 17:20-25 see 674: Eph 4:1-7,11-13; Jn 17:20-26.  (Friday) Wis 13:1-9; Lk 17:26-37 see 731-736 or 737-742.  (Saturday) Wis 18:14-16;19:6-9; Lk 18:1-8.  (15 November:  THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME)  Dn 12:1-3; Heb 10:11-14,18; Mk 13:24-32.   

 

OUR TRADITION IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH is to remember all our departed throughout November.  This month is called “All Souls Month”.  At each liturgy we will remember the faithful departed in a special manner.  Our Book of the Dead will be located to the right of the Sanctuary.  Please, inscribe the names of loved ones you wish to remember.

 

THERE WILL BE NO DAILY MASS ON THURSDAY/FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK, 12/13 NOVEMBER.  

 

LECTOR BOOKS: The Lector books used to help in preparation for proclaiming “The Word” are now available.  If you can, we ask for a donation of $10 to cover the cost. This request should not keep anyone from obtaining a book. Cycle C begins with the 1st Sunday of Advent (29 November 2009).  The books are in the sacristy.

 

Stay for COFFEE HOUR following the 10:30 am Mass, to enjoy refreshments and visit with friends.

 

"CHEESECAKE LADIES" - This weekend, the young ladies from the Field Hockey team will be here to take cheesecake and fruitcake orders for their annual fundraising event.  Full cheesecakes are $28, Half-cheesecakes are $18, and Fruitcakes are $22.  The cheesecake flavors for full cheesecakes are: plain, chocolate, amaretto & cream, chocolate amaretto, kahlua, raspberry ripple, irish cream, key lime, white chocolate, pumpkin, and egg nog.  Half-cheesecakes are only available in limited flavors.  Cheesecakes will be available for pick-up at the C+CC on Thursday, 10 December. 

CHRISTMAS BASKET TIME IS HERE!  Each year we celebrate Christmas with the preschool program at Unity Sunshine Daycare, a program for children with developmental disabilities.  We ask families or groups to adopt a Unity Daycare family for Christmas and purchase from their wish list to make a brighter celebration for the family.  Monetary donations are also accepted and will be used to purchase Price Chopper gift certificates and included in the gift baskets.  Please sign up for either a gift basket or gift certificate in the foyer today.  For more information, please contact Jean Francois at 225-1409 or j-francois@nycap.rr.com.

The next PASTORAL COUNCIL meeting will be held on Wednesday, 11 November, at 6:00 pm in the C+CC Lounge.  If you have any questions or agenda items, please see Brenda Williams, president, or Wilson Crone, secretary wilson.crone@gmail.com, 283-3743.

 

 

The SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION will be available this week on Wednesday, 11 November, at 4:30 pm.  Confessions can also be arranged by appointment at a mutually convenient time, through email (fred@rpi.edu) or phone (274-7793, ext. 13).  Lastly, twenty minutes before liturgy.

 

Next week, FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY of Troy.  Please consider a donation to assist our local neighbors in need. 

 

PRE-CANA (Marriage Preparation) – 27 February 2010 – This program is intended to serve as basis for the celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage.  It meets all basic requirements set by diocese around the country.  A certificate is issued and sent to those who are working with other priests.  If you have any questions, please talk with Fr. Ed.  To sign-up, please call the Chaplain’s office at 276-6518.  The time is 9 am through 9 pm.  Everything is provided for the day – this includes food.

 

If you’re interested in becoming Catholic or know some one who is, or if you haven’t celebrated the sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation, RCIA is for you!  For more information, contact Fr. Ed, or Rosanne Rose at frose@nycap.rr.com or 785-6253.

 

COFFEE HOUR HOSTING SIGNUP time is here again!   We are in need of a minimum of three hosts per month for our Coffee Hour held after 10:30 am Mass, on the second Sunday of each month.  Volunteers needed   through April.  If you haven’t already, try this beautiful ministry of hospitality.

 

GENERATIONS IN FAITH TOGETHER (GIFT): (Contact: Sr.Clarisse Correia, DC, ccorreia@union.rpi.edu)

--The next GIFT gathering will be on Sunday, 6 December, following the 10:30 am Mass.  The theme will be “Advent, Christmas and Epiphany Traditions Around the World.”   Please feel welcome to join us.  

--Future 2009-2010 GIFT dates: 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Apr and 2 May.  Please mark your calendars and plan on attending!  For those who have not yet registered, we encourage you to join us by filling out a GIFT form. ALL ARE WELCOME!  For your convenience, GIFT forms are available in the corridor.  

 

NEWMAN CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP: (Contact: Marianne Monastero, monasm@rpi.edu)

-Everyone is welcome to join us for dinner on Sunday, after the 5PM Mass, in the Hospitality House.

-We invite everyone to join us for our Thursday meeting at 8PM in the Hospitality House.

-All are welcome to join us for a service project at Joseph's House on Saturday. Contact Bethany for more information (clarkb5@rpi.edu).

 

RPI KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: (Contact: Joseph Grimaldi, grimaj@rpi.edu)

--The Knights are always looking for new Brothers to join the Council.  If you are an 18+ year old male interested in seeing what we are all about, contact Joe at grimaj@rpi.edu.

 

C+CC: (Contact: Jill Wishonwishoj@rpi.edu)

--Textile Explorations – Contemporary Art Quilt Exhibit.  Capital Region Textile Artists create art for the wall using fabric, thread, paint, dyes, found objects, yarn, clay and anything else they can find, adding their personality, experience and view of the world to their art.  Exhibit runs from 2 October – 29 November.

--Saturday, 7 November, 6:45 pm:  Music of Russian Romanticism: Pianist Garrett Smelcer ’11 will perform music of Russion composers; Rachmaninoff, Scriabin and Cui, as well as the post-romantic, neo-classical composers Prokofiev and Schostakovich.  Between pieces, Garrett discusses the music in order to impart a greater appreciation.  

 

ORGAN DEDICATION & RECITAL: St. Joseph’s Church, State & Lafayette Streets at Veterans Park in downtown Schenectady will dedicate its new Rodgers Digital Organ on Sunday, 22 November, at 3:00 pm with a Prayer Service and Recital.  This organ was previously in Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Albany.

Mrs. Elinore Farnum, well-known area organist, will play works of Bach, Buxtehude, Langlais, Shaw/Wood, Joncas/Smith, Dupre’, Elgar, and Vierne.  A reception will follow.  A free will offering will be taken up. Ample free parking is available on the surrounding streets and in the Church’s lot reached by Smith Street.  Come and enjoy the music on the Feast Day of St. Cecilia, Patron Saint of Music.

               MUSIC FOR EUCHARIST

 

       Gathering Hymn:            #563 Praise My Soul, The King of Heaven

    Responsorial Psalm:          #827 Psalm #146: I Will Praise the Lord

                                                Gospel Acclamation:        #884 Alleluia

                                               Preparation Hymn:           #659 We Belong To You

                                               Opening Acclamation:  “Holy, Holy, Holy” (from “Mass for the City”)

       Memorial Acclamation:      “Lord, by Your Cross and resurrection…”

                                               Final Doxology:               Amen, Amen, Amen!

                                               The Lord’s Prayer

                                               Litany of the Lamb of God: “Lamb of God; You take away the sins…”

       Communion Hymn:           #526 We Are The Light of The World

       Closing Hymn:               #446 How Can I Keep From Singing  

                                       

                                               Next choir rehearsal: Thursday, 12 November, at 7:30 pm.