ST. MICHAEL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 20 Page Avenue ~ Cohoes, N.Y. 12047

Rev. Peter Tkocz, Pastor

MISSION STATEMENT: To enhance and promote the fulfillment of

St. Michael the Archangel, we will:

CELEBRATE THE PAST: By examining, studying and capturing the history of the

men and women, religious and lay, who established, nurtured and built it and all of its facets;

LEARN TODAY: By learning from their faith, vision, passion

commitment and actions so that we may better understand our history and their legacy;

PREPARE FOR TOMORROW: By renewing the parish and its religious and lay leaders and its lay members; build on the legacy

of the past and use our present strengths and abilities to help St. Michael’s be a shining exam-ple and light of Christ and our history for all we

touch.

MASS SCHEDULE:

Daily Eucharist: as stated in the bulletin

Lord’s Day Eucharist:

Saturday Vigil: at 4:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am (English) & 11:00 am (Polish)

Eve. of Holy Days - Consult Bulletin

Parish Office: (518) 237-5151

Office Hours: : Tues. - Thurs. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Fax: Dial above number to notify

E-mail address: parishinfo@stmichaelsofcohoes.org

Web site: www.stmichaelsofcohoes.org

Church Hall: (518) 237-7121

Faith Formation: (518) 237-5151 ext. 5

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday Afternoon 3:15 to 3:45 pm

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: By arrangement with the Parish Office. Parents should be registered and active members of the Parish.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: The Bride and Groom should call the Parish Office at least six months before the date of the marriage. Please bring recent copies of your Baptismal certificate. Those under 21 should not set a marriage date until Diocesan permission has been obtained.

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: We want to assist those who cannot celebrate Mass with us because of ill-ness, age or handicap. If you or a family member desires to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharist or Anointing of the Sick at home or in the hospital, please call the PARISH OFFICE. In the event of an upcoming surgery, call the Parish Office to arrange a mutually convenient time for Anointing. By LAW, hospitals cannot notify us when parishioners are admitted. If you or a family member is hospitalized, please notify us.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: We ask every member of the parish to be properly registered. All adults should have and use envelopes. New members need to register as soon as possible. All address changes should be given to the Parish Office.

Handicapped Accessible

Weekly Contributions

February 12, 2017

Feb. 11, Sat.

4:00 p.m. †Raffaele Cappabianca by his Family †Edna Potyrala by Kathy & Ed Twiss †Mary Chaszczewski by her Husband †John A. Jarosz by Jane Gebosky & Son Helen Novak Ketz (100th Birthday Celebration) by Jane Gebosky & Son

Feb. 12, Sun.

9:00 a.m. †Edward Kosek, Sr. by his Family †Frances Lis by her Children, Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren †Thomas & Stacia Gorsky (Wedding Ann.) by their Children †Regina LePage (24th Ann.) by Tony & Sandie LePage and Family †Bob Boudreau by his Wife & Children

11:00 a.m. Intention of Parishioners by Fr. Peter †Jan i Kazimierz Kołtun by Rodzina †Stella Piecyk by Rodzina

Feb. 13, Mon.

NO MASS

Feb. 14, Tue.

NO MASS

Feb. 15, Wed.

NO MASS

Feb. 16, Thu.

9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity

Feb. 17, Fri.

9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity

Feb. 18, Sat.

4:00 p.m. Intention of Parishioners by Fr. Peter †Henry Kuczynski by his Children †Anthony Smith by his wife Dorothy †Edna Potyrala by Dolores Deschamps †Debra Prudhomme (1st Ann.) by her Sister

Feb. 19, Sun.

9:00 a.m. †John Sloboda by his Family †Peter Gorsky (29th Ann.) by Janet Gorsky †Raffaele Cappabianca by his Family †Edna Potyrala by Szozda & Sala Families †John Samaniuk by his Wife & Family

11:00 a.m. †Stanislaw Dziubaltowski by his Family †Janina Matala by Maria Swieton & Family †Tadeusz Figiel by Maria Swieton & Family

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Masses February 11, 2017 - February 19, 2017

BULLETIN: The deadline for information to be in the bulletin is one week prior to the publication of the bulletin.

THANK YOU... TO ALL WHO

SHARED THEIR TIME, TALENT AND

TREASURE FOR THE GOOD OF OUR

PARISH COMMUNITY LAST WEEK.

In case of a funeral, the daily Mass intention(s) will be included in the funeral Mass celebration.

Weekend of February 18th & 19th, 2017 LITURGICAL ROLES

Lectors Extraordinary

Ministers Sacristans

4:00pm F. Dudwoire M. Horner

K. Twiss E. Twiss

N. Signoracci B. Brehm

P. Brehm

9:00am J. Harrington K. Garceau

P. Ostiguy E. Kosek, Jr.

R. Kosek S. Cetnar

J. Frainier

11:00am A. Barnas B. Mazur

M. Sala E. Barlik

E. Leoniak D. Rozycki

T. Pecak

February 4th & February 5th, 2017 Year 2016

$ 4,447.00 $ 4,381.25

Snow Plowing Church Hall Improvements Candle Offerings Fuel Insurance Ash Wednesday Poor, Native & Latin American Missions

$ 721.00 $ 630.00

$ 53.00 $ 35.00 $ 15.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00

Saturday 4:00 PM Mass Sunday, 9:00 AM Mass Sunday, 11:00 AM Mass Mail

$ 844.00 $ 1,020.00

$ 642.00 $ 476.00

FUEL COLLECTION will be the weekend of February 18th & 19th. Thank you for your anticipated support.

SPECIAL PROJECTS: In memory of †Stefania Pec from Jola Kopec $100. In memory of †Anthony Smith from Joe & Therese Sliwa $100. Joanna Demurat $50. THANK YOU.

February 12, 2017

Rosary & Novena Tuesday, 6:30pm Polish Classes Tues. & Thur. 6pm; Sat. 9am Valentine Dinner Dance February 11, 7pm 9am Mass Social Hour February 12 Children’s Liturgy March 12, 9am Mass

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Keep the Legacy Alive Please remember St. Michael's in your will

St. Michael the Archangel R. C. Church 20 Page Ave, Cohoes, NY 12047

FAITH FORMATION

GRADES 1-5: Classes will meet next Wednesday, February 15th, 6pm to 7pm in the Parish Center.

GRADES 6-11: Classes will meet next Wednesday, February 15th, 7:15pm to 8:15pm in the Parish Center.

The next Children's Liturgy will be on Sunday, March 12th, at the 9am Mass. We will be asking the older students to do the readings at Mass.

If you have any questions, please contact Kathleen Burns at 237-0370 (home), 428-6353 (cell) or 237-5151, ext. 5 (Parish Office).

CHURCH HALL IMPROVEMENTS CEILING & LIGHTING REPLACEMENT FUND

PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE IS $16,700

THE FINAL FIGURE WILL BE COMMUNICATED ONCE THE PROJECT IS AWARDED

DONATED TO DATE $ 9,248

REMEMBRANCES: M/M James T. Brennan in memory of †Pater & Brennan Families. Genowefa Duda in memory of †John Duda & Michael Duda. Norman Gauthier. M/M Jozef Karas in memory of †Karas & Durski Family. Valentine Krupski in memory of †Krupski Family. M/M Jan Lopatniuk. Marjorie Marois in memory of †Catherine Minko. Kazimierz Matala. Henry & Beata Mazur in memory of †Weronika i Ludwik Mazur. Mrs. William Mickiewicz. Ryszard & Ewa Momot in memory of †Dobosz & Momot Families. M/M Christopher Panufnik. Regina Paquette. Catherine Rymanowski. Savage Family in memory of †James & Andrew Savage. Doris Vojnar in memory of †William, Doris & Jack Vojnar. THANK YOU!

NEWS FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine presents a teaching and exposition of Sacred Relics on Wednesday, February 22nd at 7pm. Father Carlos Martins of the Companions of the Cross present with his very special ministry to teach about these holy objects. He will bring with him over 150 relics, some as old as 2000 years. Among the treasures will be relics of St. Maria Goretti, St. Therese of Lisieux (the “Little Flower"), St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Faustina Kowalska. In addition, there will also be present a portion of the veil of Our Lady, as well as one of the largest remaining pieces of the True Cross in the world. Those in attendance will be able to examine and venerate each relic. In the Church’s history, many miracles and healings have been worked in the presence of relics and many have been healed through this ministry. You are encouraged to bring your articles of devotion (such as rosaries, holy cards, etc.) and pictures of ill friends/family members which you will be able to touch to the reliquaries as a means of intercession. Fr. Carlos is available for interviews following his talk. Please contact Julie Baaki at 630-9922 if you would like to arrange this. Visit www.treasuresofthechurch.com for further information and a complete list of the relics that will be available for veneration.

The Rosary Society of St. Michael's is hosting their Annual Penny Social on Sunday, March 5th. Doors open at 11:30am with games starting at 2pm. Admission is free. There will be food, desserts and beverages available for purchase. The Church Hall is handicapped accessible. Come and have a fun afternoon. For further information, please call Maria at 782-1203 or Michelle at 235-3292. Thank you for your assistance in making this event a success.

BINGO WORKERS for Tuesday, February 14, Team 2: Janina Wiercioch, Marian Wiercioch, Doris Vojnar, Marge Marois, Denise Izzo, Roseanne Kryjak, Scott Cetnar, Maria Swieton, Julia Clairmont, Stanislaw Bobek, Wladyslawa Jucha and Marion Jaffarian.

50/50 RAFFLE WINNER for January is Bill Pecak $84. CONGRATULATIONS!

We are pleased to announce that Izabela & Tom Morawski of Park Avenue in Latham have joined our

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Welcome to St. Michael’s!