138 Washington Avenue, Cobleskill, NY 12043

(518) 234-2892

Website: stvincentdepaulcobleskillny.com Email: vincentdepaul@albany.twcbc.com

Masses: Saturday Vigil at 3:45 p.m., Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

Parish Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 3 pm

Closed Friday

Reconciliation: Available before 3:45 p.m. Mass weekly; seasonal communal services

Sacrament of the Sick: Celebrated communally several times yearly and upon request

Parish Registration, Baptism and Marriage preparation: Please contact the Parish Office.

Engaged couples need to contact the parish at least SIX months before the proposed wedding date.

Godparents must be confirmed practicing Catholics over 16 years old.

Faith Formation and Youth Ministry: Please contact the Parish Office or check website for registration.

Parish Staff

Rev. James Donlon, Assisting Priest

Gary Surman, Deacon

Stephen Mawn, Interim Administrator

Kathy Burgin, Music Director

Rachael Surman Rys, Office Manager

Veronica Schmidt-Henzler, Bookkeeper

Karen Brueck, Trustee

Connie Vrooman, Trustee

Deb McAllister, Faith Formation Facilitator

Greg Rys, Campus Ministry, SUNY Cobleskill

Ted Krisowaty, Youth Ministry

Patrick Kilpeck, Youth Ministry

Please access our website

stvincentdepaulcobleskillny.com

for more detailed information about our parish,

Sacramental and Liturgical celebrations, committees, parish events, and

Prayer and Scripture groups,

and for Parish/Faith Formation registration forms.

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COBLESKILL, NY

Thanksgiving Cards for Veterans

Each year parishioners send Thanksgiving Day cards to vets at the Veteran’s Hospital in Albany - if you would like to take part, please sign only your first name in your card(s), do not seal the envelope, and leave them in the basket by the entrance to church by Sunday, November 10th. Kathy Kosier from the Christian Service committee will send them all to the Hospital together. This is a great way to express your thanks to those who have served our country. ______________________________________________________

Family Faith Formation

meets today,

Sunday, November 3,

after Mass ______________________________________________________

Youth Ministry meets next Sunday,

November 10, after Mass __________________________________________________________________________________________

Christmas Boutique

The Boutique/Raffle Letter has been mailed out to those who were

not able to pick theirs up after church in the previous few weeks.

We encourage all of you to review the contents and help us to sell

as many tickets as possible, as this is a major fund-raiser for St.

Vincent’s. Return the tickets and money prior to Nov. 23 by

dropping them off at the church office, or by putting them into the

collection basket, clearly marked with “Raffle” on the outside of

the envelope, and we will put them into the correct buckets for you.

Or, you can bring them to the Boutique on November 23 and drop

them in yourself! Extra tickets can be found at the back of the

church or obtained from the office.

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Confirmation 2020

All students in 10th grade or above who wish to be

confirmed: there will be a Parent/Student meeting to-

night, Sunday, November 3, at 6 PM in the church.

An enrollment ceremony will take place at the 8:30

Mass next Sunday, November 10.

PRAYER AND WORSHIP

WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday Vigil Mass 3:45 PM Sunday Mass 8:30 AM Weekend of November 2-3 Gordon Bever, Jr. req. by John and Joan Rose James Cashen req. by Mary and John Murray Kay Drew req. by Pat MacNeil and family Brenda Pade Gerbert req. by the Pindiak family Vincent Sapione req. by Joseph and Dorothy Gonzalez Ronald Stark req. by the Walchko family Weekend of November 9-10 Aurelia Canta req. by Normita and George Santore Marie Devanny req. by Pat Thorington and Bob Devanny Kay Drew req. by Rose and Gary Surman Mac MacNeil req. by Pat and family Mary Tarpey req. by Leo and Marie McAllister Jim Tissiere req. by his wife Angie Mid-day Prayer The Prayer Group meets on Wednesdays at noon. We begin with the Scriptures of the day and include prayers for the intentions of parishioners, reception of the Eucharist, and praying the Rosary. We invite all parishioners to all or part of the prayer. Also, you can participate by asking for prayers for your intentions by completing the “Intention Request” form in the basket at the entrance to church. Please con-sider joining us.

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When the crowds came to Jesus, he did not turn them away but fed those who were hungry. In our prayers, let us be mindful of all victims of crime and particularly those who have suffered sexual abuse. For those whose lives are affected by the enduring and painful

memory of sexual abuse and physical violence: May their families, friends and supporters renew their trust

and security in loving relationships. May all members of the Church be instruments of healing.

For the children of our land: . May all families, institutions, and social settings

work together to ensure the happiness of every child and create an environment of safety and protection

where children may flourish.

For the Catholic Church, especially for our bishops and leaders of religious congregations and institutes: may their words

and gestures acknowledge repentance for past failures in responding to child sexual abuse and

bring comfort and reconciliation to victims.

31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Offertory Collection October 26-27:

Regular: $2045.00 World Mission: $25.00 Building Fund: $25.00

Thank you for your generosity!

Average weekly offertory needed to cover net operating expenses: $3,415.38

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envelope in the collection =============================================

The Sunday choir rehearses on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. All singers are welcome - please join us! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Youth Choir will practice on most Wednesdays from 5:30 - 6:15 PM and will sing during Communion on Faith Formation Sundays. Rehearsals in November and December will be on 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, and 12/18. ____________________________________________________________________

Christian Service Support Team

If you need help in any way or if you know someone who needs a helping hand, please call the church office at 518-234-2892 and we will try get someone to assist you. Even if you are not sure if it is some-thing we can help you with, please call and let us decide - we want to help. This service is free of charge and open to all.

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The Christian Service Support Team is hosting a monthly church cleaning morning on the second Saturday of each month. Anyone who has a couple of hours is invited to come and help do some light cleaning next Saturday, November 9, starting at 9 AM. All are welcome - this is a great opportunity to involve the whole family in a service project for a morning! Many hands make light work!

Family Faith Formation

Classes will meet after Mass on:

November 3 December 8 January 5

February 2 March 1 April 26

May 17 June 14

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First Reconciliation

Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM on October 1, 8, 22, 29, and November 19.

There will be a parent/child session on Tuesday, November 12 at 6 PM.

The date for reception of the sacrament is Tuesday, November 26 at 6 PM.

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Confirmation 2020

Parent/Student Meeting: Sunday, November 3 at 6 PM

Enrollment: Sunday, November 10 at 8:30 AM Mass Classes: Sundays 6-7:30 PM on November 10, 17, 24,

and December 1

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Youth Ministry

Youth Ministry will meet on Sundays after Mass on:

November 10 December 15 January 12 February 9 March 8 April 5 May 3 June 7 ________________________________________________________________________________________

Thanksgiving Food Baskets: We will be assisting Catholic Charities and the Joshua Project to put together ‘baskets’ of goods for a full Thanksgiving feast for needy families. Donations of canned goods and non-perishables are always appreciated to help augment the pantry. Looking for items such as canned yams, cranberry sauce, corn, peas, carrots, gravy, fruit, and apple juice, as well as instant potatoes and boxed stuffing. If you would like to contribute, please leave your items in the designated area of the church’s entry foyer between November 4 to November 24.