Parish Mission Statement
Christ the King Parish is called together by
God as a faith sharing community to radiate,
celebrate and proclaim Jesus Christ through
prayer, word, worship and service as we seek
to build up His one body, adapting to the
diverse needs of the people in whose midst
we live and witness.
Parish Masses of our Local Catholic Community:
Altamont: St. Lucy’s/St. Bernadette’s 861-8770
Saturday @ 5 p.m. / Sunday @ 9:30 a.m.
Delmar: St. Thomas the Apostle 439-4951
Saturday @ 5 p.m.
Sunday Masses @ 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Voorheesville: St. Matthew’s 765-2805
Saturday @5 p.m. / Sunday @ 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
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Parish Staff: Rev. James T. Fitzmaurice, Pastor [email protected]
Joseph Markham, Deacon
Kathleen Nolles, Administrative Assistant/Parish [email protected]
LouAnn Cleary, Director of Music Ministry [email protected]
Michael Markham, Business Manager
Ed Brown and Jack Stevens, Buildings and Grounds
Parish Trustees: Richard Doney & John Risler
Faith Formation & Youth Ministry: 464-4776 Nancy Paino Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Linda Carducci Administrative Assistant E-Mail: [email protected]
Christ the King Early Childhood Education Center: 456-5400 Director, Stacie Boelkins: [email protected] Nursery, Pre-School, and Full Day Care Programs
20 Sumter Avenue, Albany (Westmere), NY 12203
Phone: (518) 456-1644 * Fax: (518) 456-4070
Office E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ctkparishny.org
Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil @ 4:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00, 10:00, & 12:00 Noon
Holy Days: As announced
Daily Mass 9:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
9:00 a.m. 1st Saturday of each month
9:00 a.m. Thursday Morning Prayer with Holy Communion
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday at 3 p.m.
Anytime by appointment
Care of the Sick
Our Visitation Ministry Team would like to bring Communion to our
homebound parishioners as well as visit those in a hospital or a nursing
facility. Please call the Parish Office to let us know of those who wish
to be visited.
Sacrament of Marriage
Please call the Parish Office to arrange a meeting with one of the
priests at least 6 months prior to the planned wedding. Marriage
Preparation program and interviews are required.
Sacrament of Baptism
Communal Baptisms are celebrated the first weekend of each month.
Baptisms may also be celebrated at weekend Liturgies. A Baptismal
preparation program is expected prior to celebrating the Sacrament.
Please call the Parish Office to arrange for your baby’s Baptism or for
further information.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
RCIA is the process available for those wishing to explore becoming a
member of our Catholic Christian Community. For more information
please contact Mrs. Nancy Paino in the Faith Formation Office.
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING GUILDERLAND, NY
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
May 22, 2016 Offertory from:
Loose Collection $2,564.00
Envelopes collected #171 $5,358.00
Total Collection $7,922.00
E-Giving (Faith Direct) $2,056.00
Total $9,978.00
Budgeted Need for Last Week $12,782.00
Please consider increasing your weekly donation. **********************************************************
“CAPITAL DEBT REDUCTION”
Principal Debt as of April 30, 2016……………………….$205,981
Church Expansion and Renovation:
Contributions Received Week Ending May 15, 2016 $40
THANK YOU! To all who faithfully fulfilling their pledge including
those who continue to contribute. In addition we recognize and
encourage all members of Christ the King Community” to help reduce
our Capital Debt.
WE NEED YOU ALL!!
PLEASE NOTE:*DEBT REDUCTION (Building Fund)
ENVELOPES ARE IN THE GATHERING SPACE! TOTAL
INTEREST PAID DURING FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016-
$8743.27
PRAY FOR THE SICK…
Harry Shamlian, Rick Rodino, Lawrence “Sam” Conway,
Mark Nolan, Sherry Kunkel, Clarence & Holly Timony,
Ralph Bellanger, Ann Ryan, Katie Hesch, Virginia Milne,
Joanne Dame, Ruth Panthen, Marianne, Patricia,
Earnestina Siver, Mary Biondi, David Gray, Jack Marcil,
David Bosworth, David Gervais, Dean Gray,
Ken Hulsopple, Darlene Robinson, Patricia Vallejo,
Donald Betterbed, John Lehocky.
PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED DECEASED
Linda Papale (Daughter of Rocco & Angela Padula)
Walter Risler (Father of John (Sue) Risler),
Ann Fichtner (Mother of Rosemary Keefe),
Martha Candido (Mother of Susan Ryan)
First Year Anniversary/May, 2015
Jean Judge (5/7), Alan McCartney, (5/8),
Wanda McLaughlin (5/9), Alice Nolan (5/22)
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Magnificate-A Ministry to Catholic Women
Albany Chapter, Saturday, June 11, 2016
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Holiday Inn Express
400 Old Loudon, Latham, NY 12110
Guest Speaker-Mary DeTurris Poust
Mary is a writer, editor, public speaker, retreat leader,
and Catholic commentator, with an expertise in Catholic
teaching, and spirituality lived out in everyday life. She
lives in Delmar with her husband Dennis, and their three
children. They are parishioners of St. Thomas the Apostle
Church.
Currently, she is Director of Communications for the
Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, N.Y.
"My soul magnifies the Lord ..." Luke 1:46
ANNOUNCED MASSES THIS WEEK
MONDAY, MAY 30/Memorial Day/Holiday
*NO Scheduled Mass today
TUESDAY, MAY 31
9:00 a.m. Roberta Spinosa * the Morning Rosary Group
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1
9:00 a.m. Petra Perez * Michael & Joanne Esposito
THURSDAY, JUNE 2 9:00 a.m. Communion Service
FRIDAY, JUNE 3/First Friday
9:00 a.m. Intentions of the Knights and Dames of the
Order of Malta * the Order of Malta
9:00 a.m. Roberta Spinosa * Don & Shirley Geoffroy
SATURDAY, JUNE 4/First Saturday
9:00 a.m. In Honor of and for the Intentions of
Our Blessed Mother
4:00 p.m. John A. Cassaro * Sina Commisso & Family
SUNDAY, JUNE 5
8:00 a.m. Roberta Spinosa * Ed & Mary Clare Visker
10:00 a.m. 1st Anniversary Joseph Fisher * his wife,
Kathleen Fisher
10:00 a.m. Audrey Hudson * Art Hudson & Family
10:00 a.m. Yolanda Legnard * her husband, Frank Legnard
10:00 a.m. Maria Salon * her friend, Marianne Dillon
12:00 noon Janice Fiacco * Jane Bonavita
12:00 noon Carmelo & Lucia Figliomeni * their Family
12:00 noon Walter Risler * Ed & Mary Ann Pierce
Readings for the Week of May 29, 2016
Sunday: Gn 14:18-20/Ps 110:1-4/1 Cor. 11:23-26/ Lk 9:11b-17 Monday: 2 Pt 1:2-7/Ps 91:1-2, 14-16/Mk 12:1-12 Tuesday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Is 12:2-6/ Lk 1:39-56 Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12/Ps 123:1-2/Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15/Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14/ Mk 12:28-34 Friday: Ez 34:11-16/Ps 23:1-6/Rom 5:5b-11/ Lk 15:3-7 Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8/Ps 71:8-9, 14-17, 22/Lk 2:41-51 Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:17-24/Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13/ Gal 1:11-19/Lk 7:11-17
The Twelve approached him and said, "Dismiss the crowd so that
they can go to the surrounding villages and farms and find lodging
and provisions; for we are in a deserted place here." He said to
them, "Give them some food yourselves." - Lk 9:12b-13a
FOOD PANTRY
Paper Products such as toilet paper and paper towels
are needed at the food pantry
THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI)
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK…. Brian Kelly will be ordained to the priesthood on June 18
at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Since he
has spent so much time in the last 3 years at
Christ the King he would like to extend an invitation to
any parishioner to attend this highlight in his life. The
Ordination ceremony takes place at 11:00 a.m. on
Saturday, the 18th of June. Brian is one of 4 men to be
ordained that day for the Diocese and it is a beautiful,
joyful ceremony that everyone would enjoy!
The following weekend Father Brian will celebrate masses
at Christ the King
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Holiday Wedding Congratulations to parishioners
Katherine Wells and Dylan Zyniecki who were married
here at CTK on Saturday by Fr. Jim. On Sunday, George
Robare and Janis Jackson were married here in a ceremony
performed by George’s uncle, Fr. Jacobs from the Diocese
of Hartford, CT. On Saturday Fr. Jim also celebrated a
wedding at St. Mary’s Church in Albany for a former
parishioner of his from Johnstown, Dan Frederick and
Dominique Ward. Lots of Wedding bells were rung this
weekend!
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The Church Offices
And
Early Childhood Education
Are Closed
Monday, May 30, 2016
Memorial Day Prayer God of power and mercy,
you destroy war and put down earthly pride. Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears,
that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters.
Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of freedom
and bring them safely into your kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this though Jesus Christ our Lord. R/. Amen
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PROCTORS TICKETS:
Dirty Dancing
Saturday, November 12, 2016
@ 8:00 p.m. $64.00
Beautiful, the Carole King Musical
Saturday, April 14, 2017
@ 8:00 p.m. -$71.00
Please contact LouAnn Cleary
456-1644 x5 or [email protected]
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THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
“Rest is the guardian of health”-Melba Colgrov
FAITH FORMATION/YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS:
RCIA ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING
CATHOLIC? WERE YOU BAPTIZED CATHOLIC AS A
CHILD BUT NEVER RECEIVED FIRST COMMUNION
OR CONFIRMATION? If you would like to discuss RCIA,
contact Nancy Paino, 464-4776 or
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BOTTLES/CANS -Please place your items directly in the
shed which is next to the dumpster.
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Registration is currently taking place for returning
families in our Faith Formation/Youth Ministry
programs. Please send in your forms before July 1st to
enable us to adequately plan for next year in terms of
catechists, books, space.
Families with children new to our Faith Formation
Program can download necessary forms from our
parish website on our FF page. Please send them to
our office as soon as possible. We welcome you to
our program! Thank you- ***********************************************
BISHOP’S APPEAL
After two weeks, the Parish received $65,059.00 in gifts
and pledges from 187 donors. This is 48% of the
assessment of $135, 238. Thanks to all those
who so generously donated.
This is a good start to our annual campaign.
We are about 6% ahead of last year at this
time.
There are envelopes in the pews for the
convenience of those who have yet to donate. ****************************************************
FAMILY LIFE! Thank you so much to everyone who
“came” to our Mother’s Day Baby Shower. Your kindness
and generosity overwhelms us. You have blessed many babies
-in-need and their families with beautiful gifts and good wishes. The Christ Child Society will put our gifts to good use
with their layette sets and with their assistance to other
Diocesan organizations. Your practical help is so appreciated, but also the emotional boost that comes from
receiving a gift of support from caring brothers and sisters in Christ. Thank You.
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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR FAIR TRADE/
DIRECT COFFEE PROGRAM The coffee program which sup-
ports the San Lucas Mission, in Guatemala continues to grow.
Coffee sales and Monetary donations for the month of May were
$258.00. We thank you for your commitment. We will be selling
Coffee on June 4 at the 4pm Mass and June 5 at the 10am Mass.
Coffee sales will resume in September.
MAY 29, 2016
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER
NEWS... Registration for Fall Programs is ongoing.
Please contact the Early Childhood Center for more
information about our programs for Toddlers, Nursery School,
Pre-K, and After School programs at 456-5400.
************************************************ Registration for our summer enrichment program,
CAMP SPECTACULAR!, are now being accepted.
Brochures and registration forms can be obtained through
the EC office. 8 exciting weekly themes will run
June 20-August 12. Choose your weeks and a part or
full time program. ****************************************************
Parish Ushers—The American Heart Association Training in
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) is being offered to ushers
and school personnel on Saturday, June 4, in the St. Madeleine
Sophie Parish Center from 9:30am-12:30pm. The three hour
Training will prepare volunteers to be able to provide or assist
with CPR and the use of a AED (defibrillator) when needed at
the church or school. The cost will be paid by St. Madeleine
Sophie Parish ($30 per person) and those successfully
completing the training will be certified. Anyone interested
should call Cathy Brennan at St. Madeleine Sophie Rectory,
355-0421 by Wednesday, May 25. There are 30 reserved seats.
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ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS AND GENEROUS
PARISHIONERS—KathyAnn Bunce will be working on
setting up the advertising sponsorships for our bulletin the
week of June 6, 2016. Please consider advertising in our
bulletin. Advertisements can be purchased for business, family,
or a sponsor ad can be purchased supporting community
service organizations, like emergency pregnancy counseling or
the battered women’s shelter, etc. We need and appreciate
your help. If you are interested or would like more information
please call KathyAnn directly at (800) 477-4574 x 6371
******************************************** St. Matthew’s Church in Voorheesville, in
conjunction with Christ the King and
St. Lucy’s /St. Bernadette’s Church,
welcomes the Nationally known
Contemporary Christian Band,
“Finding Favour”, performing at St. Matthew’s Church,
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.!
$15 Advanced Sales; $20 at the Door.
General Admission Tickets may be purchased: On-line: www.itickets.com by phone: 1-800-965-9324 or
mailing payment to St. Matthew’s Church,
25 Mountainview Street, Voorheesville, NY 12186
************************************************ The Festival Celebration Choir which is made up of 40
Catholic and Protestant Churches will hold a 30 year
celebration concert on June 5th at 4:00 p.m. in the
First Lutheran Church on 181 Western Ave., Albany, NY.
Tickets are $18 General Admission and $13 Seniors and
Students. Tom Baker and Diane Ginsburg sing in the Choir.
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BUNK BED and MATTRESSES NEEDED!
A dear family is in need. If you can help, please contact
Kathy Kavanaugh at 869-6520 or [email protected]
MAY 29, 2016
CALENDAR OF EVENTS THIS WEEK
MONDAY, MAY 30/Memorial Day/Holiday
*NO Scheduled Mass today
*Church Offices Closed
*Early Childhood Education Closed
TUESDAY, MAY 31
9:00 a.m. Mass/Rosary following
9:30 a.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet with Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament until 10:00 pm/
Reservation Chapel
5:30 p.m. Garden Ministry
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1
9:00 a.m. Mass/Rosary following
6:15 p.m. Rosary/Church
THURSDAY, JUNE 2 9:00 a.m. Communion Service
11:00 a.m. Faith Sharing Group/Music Room
5:45-6:45 p.m. Zumba/gym
7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus/gym
FRIDAY, JUNE 3/First Friday
9:00 a.m. Mass/Rosary following
SATURDAY, JUNE 4/First Saturday
9:00 a.m. Mass/Rosary following
9:00-10:00 a.m. Zumba/gym
1:00 p.m. Baptisms/Church
4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
*(Blood Pressure Clinic after Mass)/KC
SUNDAY, JUNE 5
Masses: 8:00, 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon *(Blood Pressure Clinic after all Masses)/KC
*NO CLOW
7:00 p.m. Basketball/gym
Family Life News “Something Sweet” is coming your way. Our F.L.
baking event will be held on June 4 & 5, and any funds raised
will benefit our Mary (as in Blessed Mother)
Vegetable Garden. This Provides fresh and healthy
produce to the folks at St.John’s/St. Ann’s Outreach Center in
Albany’s South End. The idea us this: we bake
wonderful sweets for you; you donate a free will donation to
us, and then, you choose a sweet treat as a thank you for your
kindness. Your help will enable us to buy plant,
compost & garden “stuff” for this project. Any remaining
money will be given to the Rodino Family. (If you would like to add your own baking specialty, please do!! Just wrap indi-
vidually in baggies or plastic wrap, and bring it with you to
Mass.)
Thanking you in advance for your kindness and generosity
ARE YOU IN NEED OF A PRAYER SHAWL?
PLEASE CALL MARYANN AT 456-5301