CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

In the City and Diocese of Albany

Established 1848 • Corner of Eagle Street and Madison Avenue (at the Empire State Plaza), Albany

Mission Statement We, the worshipping community of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, rooted in the Gospel and the

celebration of the Eucharist, seek to make known God’s love in the world through serving one another, sharing our faith and welcoming all.

Schedule of Liturgical Celebrations

The Holy Eucharist (Mass)

The Lord’s Day:

(anticipated Mass) 5:15 p.m. on Saturday

9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday

Weekdays: Monday-Wednesday-Friday 12:15 p.m.

Tuesday-Thursday 7:15 a.m.

Holy Days: Please check the bulletin and website.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Saturday: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

...and other times by appointment

The Sacrament of Holy Baptism

Call the church office to make arrangements for appointment and instructions.

The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony

Couples should contact the parish office six to eight months in

advance of the proposed marriage.

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

If you are anticipating surgery, please contact the parish office.

Religious Education

To register, and for information, call: 518-463-4447, ext. 4

Parish Food Pantry

93 Park Avenue; Basement, Entrance at north side of building

Food and personal care items collected on the last Sunday of the month.

Food distributed Monday-Friday, l0:00a.m.- 12:00p.m.

Pastoral Visits

At home or in the hospital, please call the parish office.

Tours of the Cathedral are available by appointment; please contact the

Rectory Office for information and/or to schedule a tour.

The Most Reverend Edward B. Scharfenberger, D.D. Bishop of Albany

The Very Reverend David R. LeFort, S.T.L., V.G., Rector

The Reverend John Tallman, Parochial Vicar

The Reverend Paul Mijas, Parochial Vicar

Timothy Kosto, II, Deacon

In residence

The Most Reverend Howard J. Hubbard, D.D.

Bishop Emeritus

Religious Education and Faith Formation

Dr. Thomas Fowler

Cathedral Social Services—Food Pantry

Mr. Mark Ciavardoni

Director of Music and Organist

Dr. Brian F. Gurley

Development, Public Relations & Events

Mr. Thomas M. Prindle

Parish Secretary

Ms. Pilar Dell

Liturgical Coordinator

Dr. Melissa Martínez

Parish Bookkeeper

Mrs. Kathy Zorian

Facilities Manager

Mr. David Ucci, M.B.A

Rectory and Cathedral Offices

125 Eagle Street

Albany, New York 12202-1718

Phone: 518-463-4447

Fax: 518-514-1441

Email: CICAlban@rcda.org

www.cathedralic.com

Follow us on facebook: https:://www.facebook.com/albanycathedral

Religious Education Office Phone: 518-463-4447 ext. 4

Email: FFCICa@rcda.org

Church Music Office Phone: 518-463-4447 ext. 5

Email: brian.gurley@rcda.org

Social Services—Food Pantry Office

93 Park Avenue (basement office)

Phone: 518-463-2279

Email: ciavardm@rcda.org

CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ALBANY

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50th Wedding Anniversary This weekend, during our 11am Mass, our Cathedral parish celebrates with Beverly & Dennis Ippoliti as they recall their wedding day 50 years ago here at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. As they renew their vows and receive the Church's blessing, let us all raise our voices in thanksgiving for their faithfulness!

Deacon Tim Kosto's Fifth Ordination An-

niversary

With prayers of gratitude for your dedicated

service as Deacon and for sharing so gener-

ously the gifts you have received from God.

God bless you on this special day and al-

ways.

Rosary Walk For Life

WITH BISHOP ED SCHARFENBERGER

SATURDAY, JUNE 29th , 2019 Join clergy , religious , and the lay faithful in reciting the rosary in procession around the

NYS Capitol to promote the culture of life. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

10am - Mass at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 11: 30am - Walk to Empire Plaza

11:45am - Rosary for Life 12:20 pm -Talk by Sr. Lillian Peters at the Cathedral of the Im-maculate Conception 1:00 pm - Reception

First Reading:

Again and again in the stories of Acts of the Apostles we hear of the trials and sufferings

endured by the first Christian missionaries because of their proclamation of Jesus. A perusal of chapters 13 and 14 of Acts of the

Apostles reveals that such was the case in each of the cities named in today’s reading.

These first missionaries realized that hard-ship was an inevitable, indeed necessary, part of Christian discipleship. Such had

been, after all, the way of their Lord and master. The Gentiles Faith in Jesus seems

to have been one of the most unexpected happenings in these early days, despite nu-merous Old Testament texts which point to

it. This, too, became cause for rejoicing and praising the Lord. Second Reading:

Throughout Easter Time, we celebrate the

passing away of the reign of death and the new creation of life eternal with God. The vision of John we hear today looks to fulfill-

ment in the full realization of the new crea-tion at the end of time when all is trans-formed and made new.

Gospel:

The first part of today’s Gospel, spoken by

Jesus to the disciples at table with him the

night before he died, takes us back to the

painful moment of Judas’ betrayal and Je-

sus’ imminent death on the Cross. In John,

this is the moment of Jesus’ glorification.

This same reality must be lived out by his

missioned disciples, as we heard in todays

First Reading. It is interesting to hear the

“love commandment,” the second focus in

today’s Gospel, in these last days of Easter

Time (“the little while”) prior to Jesus’ As-

cension. To love one another as Jesus loved

them is the parting command that the Risen

Christ gives us today.

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Fifth Sunday Of Easter

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Annual Bishop’s Appeal

We have begun the 65th annual Bishop’s Appeal: “Thanks to YOU” we have shared each year in educating those who desire intellectual and spir-itual growth, we have contributed to the feeding of the poor, clothing and housing those less for-tunate, prayed with and for our sisters and brothers in the Lord. Yes, from this appeal, many blessings are shared with of faith commu-nities and beyond. Our goal this year is $73,451. In the next few weeks, won’t you con-sider how you will participate in this effort and share your pledge? For more information, please visit www.thebishopsappeal.org Celebrating the Burmese Catholic & Christian Community On May 24, 2014, Pope Francis beatified Isidore Ngei Ko Lat, a catechist from Burma who was martyred in 1950, at the age of 31. Isidore was preparing for priesthood when World War II be-gan. Returning home to begin catechizing young children in the Catholic faith, he encountered Blessed Mario Vergara of the PIME Missionaries. After the 1948 independence of Myanmar, both were persecuted by the guerillas in Myanmar and ultimately murdered. Blessed Isidore is the first Burmese Catholic beatified of that country's history. On Sunday, May 26, during the 5pm liturgy here at the Cathedral, we will offer thanks to God for the gift of faith among the Burmese Community and share the joy of the 5th anniversary of Bl. Isidore's beatification with them. All are welcome.

Cathedral Food Pantry

This week we received 25 boxes of food from

the US Postal Service Stamp Out Hunger food drive. These donations will go a long

way in our community. As always thank you for your generosity.

Stewardship Treasure

The Collection for Sunday May 12th was $3,717.00

Thank you for all you have given to

the Cathedral.

Please pray for our sick; Jeffrey Abraham, Robert Buell, Shirley Anderson, Lucy Apisa, Stephen Beattie, Carol Bruce, Grace Isabelle Caruso, Carmella Cervera, Mary Faith Colvin, Patricia Contti, Theresa Cooney, Sr., Gertrude Cosenke, RSCJ, Marc Daniels, John Dare, Jr., Denise Degasparis, Michael Dolan, Ann Doherty, JoAnn DeLucia, Diane Fontanelli, Janette Fusco, Bernice Girma, Karen Goral, Carol Greenshields, Jean Gutbrodt, Bryan Han-ley, Jacqueline Heisler, Kelly Hemming, Ken-neth Hockeson; Douglas Hoffeler, Dorothy Jor-dan, Reny Jose, Bill Keane, Amy Keegan, James

Laung, Donald Law, Gayle Leonard, Rebecca Leno, Therese Lenz, Diane Lo Prete, Maria Mar-chio, Marie-Ann Melenfant, John McGrath, Mary Grace Meneses Sr., Maria Mercurio, CSJ, Stephanie Merenda, Diane Mueller, James Mur-phy, Mary Murphy, Shane O’Donnell, Josephine Pitcherale, Marcia Pedone, Catherine Rappazzo, Mark Roman, Matthew Rosato, Megan Ruth-man, Elaine Spoor, Adam Ventura, Sebastian Vicencio, Richard Warner, Raphael Warner , Rosa Maria Santos

Twenty-First Annual Golf Outing

to preserve Albany’s historic

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Please join us for the Cathedral of the Im-maculate Conception’s Sixteenth Annual Golf Classic on Monday, June 17th, 2019 at the Wolferts Roost Country Club, Alba-

ny, New York.

You can support this effort not only by playing golf, or joining us for dinner, but

you also can be a Sponsor. For more information you may email cical-

ban@rcda.org or view the Brochure on our webpage, www.cathedralic.org

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May 19,2019

Cathedral Liturgical Celebrations, Meetings

and Mass Intentions for the week of May 19, 2019 – May 26, 2019

Saturday, May 18, 11:00AM Diaconate Ordination

5:15PM Mass Intention: Brendon Gross

Sunday, May 19,

9:00AM Mass Intention: Marjorie Nardacci 11:00AM Mass

Intention: Anne Fortune 5:00PM Mass

Monday, May 20, 12:15 PM Mass

Tuesday, May 21,

7:15AM Mass 12:00PM AA Meeting (Rectory)

Wednesday, May 22, 12:15 PM Mass

Intention: Gladys R. Frontera (Living) Intention: Colin Kenneally Thursday, May 23,

7:15AM Mass

Friday May 24, 12:15 PM Mass

Intention: D'Acchille Family Saturday, May 25,

5:15PM Mass

Sunday, May 26, 9:00AM Mass

11:00AM Mass Intention: Nicolae Giurescu

5:00PM Mass

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May 19,2019

Parish Receptions for Re-Igniting Our Faith

Over the last several weeks, our parish bulletin has been

sharing information concerning the Re-Igniting Our Faith

campaign, intending to strengthen and grow the gift of faith

that is shared among us and around us, both as a parish and

as a community of many parishes throughout our diocese.

We are now planning two receptions at the Cathedral for

parishioners and friends to share more specific information

about this effort. Immediately following the 5:15pm Mass

on Saturday, June 1, and immediately following the

11:00am Mass on Sunday, June 2. Both receptions will be

held in the gathering space of the Cathedral. Please do take

some time to share in one of these receptions so that

you have the opportunity to reflect on the needs we face and

the possibilities of sharing in response to those needs.

And by all means, please pray for the success of this effort:

“God of untiring mercy, open our hearts to hear

your voice. Send the living flame of your love into

our hearts to overflow with abundant generosity of

spirit. May the burning passion of your love for all

transfigure our lives, our families and our parish-

es. Re-ignite in us each day the joy of spreading the

Gospel. May our living faith in your Real Presence

shine in our hearts so that we may bring it to whom-

ever you lead us each day. We place our prayer in

the heart of Mary, under Her title of the Immaculate

Conception, Patroness of our nation and our Dio-

cese, through which we consecrate ourselves to your

Divine Mercy. Amen.”

Corporate Board & Trustees of Re-Igniting Our Faith

Foundation

An a assurance of transparency in this campaign, here is a

listing of the Corporate Board Members. Additionally,

a listing of the Trustees who will oversee the administra-

tion and financial transactions of the campaign:

Corporate Board Members:

Most Reverend Edward B. Scharfenberger, Very Rever-

end David R. LeFort, Giovanni Virgiglio, Michael L.

Costello, Esq., and Thomas G. Cronin.

Trustees:

John F. Murray, Co-Chair, Kelly Murray, Co-Chair, Rev-

erend John J. Bradley, Michael Castellana, John Forte,

Paul M. Macari, Esq., Jennifer Maroney, Debbie Morris,

Thomas R. Tyrrell, Charles F. Seifert, Ph.D., and Michael

Shrader.