CATHEDRAL OF THE

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

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.

Established 1848

125 Eagle Street Albany, New York 12202-1718 Telephone: 518-463-4447 Email: CICAlban@rcda.org Website: www.cathedralic.com

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

Very Reverend David R. LeFort, S.T.L., V.G. Rector Reverend John Tallman, Parochial Vicar

Reverend Paul Mijas, Parochial Vicar Mr. Timothy J. Kosto, II, Deacon

Schedule of Liturgical Celebrations The Holy Eucharist (Mass) The Lord’s Day: Saturday 5:15 p.m. (anticipated Mass) Sunday’s 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 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: Monday-Wednesday-Friday 11:30 a.m. Saturday 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and other times by appointment

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Please Join us for food and fellowship!

Our next Hospitality will be Sunday Janu-ary 19th after that 9:00 am and 11:00 am

Mass. If you are able to bring a baked good to share that is always appreciated! Please

drop them off to the Hospitality table prior to

mass.

For information or to get involved please Contact Judy Gilligan 518-439-6395.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Summer Camp Coun-selors at Camp Scully

Camp Scully, a program of Catholic Chari-ties Tri County Services, is currently seeking

Summer Camp Counselors for amazing Camp in North Greenbush on Snyder’s Lake.

A job at Camp Scully gives you career skills in leadership, communications, public speaking, supervision, problem solving and

decision making.

Interested persons should send a resume or

letter of interest to Colin Stewart at: cstew-

art@ccalbany.org. Inquiries and questions

may be made at 518-283-1617.

First Reading:

In this reading, God announces his plan for

all. He sends his spirit to his chosen serv-

ant who will “bring justice to the na-

tions.” This fulfilled, as we will see in the

Gospel at the baptism of Jesus.

Second Reading:

The second reading, from the Acts of the

Apostles, has the spirit of a public revelation

of God’s will. We hear proclaimed today part

of a larger experience that Peter had in the

household of Cornelius, a Gentile centurion.

Peter bears witness to the descent of the Holy

Spirit upon those assembled in Cornelius’

household, and subsequently orders the bap-

tizing of those Gentiles. Just as the Holy Spirit

descended upon Jesus and on the disciples

assembled in the upper room after Jesus’

death and Resurrection, the Gentiles too had

their own experience of the Holy Spirit and

Baptism.

Gospel:

Matthew’s version of the story of Jesus’ bap-

tism, which we read today, makes an editorial

change to Mark’s account of the story– a sub-

tle, yet significant change. Whereas Mark tells

us that the voice from heaven says, “ You are

my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased,”

Matthew tells us that the voice from heaven

says, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I

am well pleased”. In Mark’s account of the

Gospel, God’s voice and message are a private

revelation between Jesus and God. In Mat-

thew’s account, God’s voice and message are a

public revelation for all to bear witness.

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Many thanks to all in the Parish who were

so kind in giving cards, gifts and treats dur-

ing this Christmas season to the Cathedral

Staff. It is greatly appreciated!

Hoping 2020 brings you and yours many

blessings.

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

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Food Pantry News:

Happy New Year from all of us at CSS/Food

Pantry! We are deeply grateful for your sup-port throughout 2019. We had very success-ful Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays,

being able to serve hundreds of guests and families holiday meal items and distribute gift cards due to your generous donations!

We are looking forward to a great year in 2020 and your support is vital in enabling

us to succeed in our mission!

The Christmas Flower

and Decoration Dona-

tions list can be found

on the back tables.

Thank you again for all

who donated!

Join Bishop Scharfenberger, the Diocese of

Albany, and hundreds of thousands across

the nation for the USCCB’s annual 9

Days for Life Novena, from Tuesday, Jan.

21 – Wednesday, Jan 29, 2020, with daily

postings for you to follow at facebook.com/

RCDARespectLife. Each day, a different in-

tention is accompanied by a short reflection,

suggested actions, and related information.

More info: 9daysforlife.com

On Sunday, January 20th, 2020, Latham Colonie Council Columbiettes

and Knights of Columbus will host their "All You Can Eat Breakfast"!

Serving from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus is lo-cated at 328 Troy, Schenectady Road, Lat-

ham, N.Y. 12110 for information 518 783 0572 or www.lathamcolonie.com/events

THE CATHEDRAL OFFERS ON-LINE GIVING You can make your charitable donations online. Just go to the Cathedral website at www.cathedralic.com. At the top of the main

page you will see the link to make your donation. It’s quick, easy and SECURE!

The Collection for January 5 was $3,837.33

The Second Collection was $1,212.73 The Collection for January 1st was $769.00 Thank you for all you have given to

the Cathedral.

Please pray for our sick; Fr. William Pape, Fr.

Frank O’Connor, Jeffrey Abraham, Robert Buell, Shirley Anderson, Lucy Apisa, Stephen Beattie, Carol Bruce, Grace Isabelle Caruso, Carmella Cervera, Mary Faith Colvin, Patricia Contti, Theresa Cooney, Marc Daniels, John Dare, Jr., Denise Degasparis, Michael Dolan, Ann Doherty, JoAnn DeLucia, Diane Fontanelli, Janette Fusco, Gus Franze, Bernice Girma, Ka-ren Goral, Carol Greenshields, Jean Gutbrodt, Bryan Hanley, Jacqueline Heisler, Kelly Hem-ming, Kenneth Hockeson; Douglas Hoffeler, Al-fred Iwanie, Dorothy Jordan, Reny Jose, Bill

Keane, Amy Keegan, James Laung, Donald Law, Gayle Leonard, Rebecca Leno, Therese Lenz, Di-ane Lo Prete, Ted Murawski, Marie-Ann Melen-fant, John McGrath, Mary Grace Meneses Sr., Maria Mercurio, CSJ, Stephanie Merenda, Di-ane Mueller, James Murphy, Mary Murphy, Shane O’Donnell, Josephine Pitcherale, Marcia Pedone, Catherine Rappazzo, Mark Roman, Matthew Rosato, Megan Ruthman, Elaine Spoor, Adam Ventura, Sebastian Vicencio, Richard Warner, Raphael Warner Rosa Maria Santos

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January 12, 2020

Cathedral Liturgical Celebrations, Meetings and Mass Intentions for the week of January

4, 2020 – January 12, 2020

Saturday, January 11,

5:15PM Mass

Sunday, January 12, 9:00AM Mass Intention: Dr. James Castleman

Intention: Warren Biesemeyer 10:00AM Religious Ed. 11:00AM Mass

5:00PM Mass

Monday, January 13, 12:15PM Mass

Tuesday, January 14,

7:15 AM Mass 12:00PM AA Meeting

Wednesday, January 15, 12:15 PM Mass Intention: Doris Donehue

Thursday, January 16,

7:15AM Mass Friday January 17,

12:15 PM Mass Saturday, January 18,

5:15PM Mass

Sunday, January 19, 9:00AM Mass 10:00AM Religious Ed.

11:00AM Mass 5:00PM Mass

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January 12,2020

March for Life

Gather with Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger

of the Diocese of Albany near the corner of 9th

Street NW and Constitution Avenue NW, Wash-

ington D.C., at 12:15 PM to march together at

the 47th Annual March for Life, January 24,

2020.

Visit the Albany Diocese webpage to find the

bus transportation that is available and for up-

dates: www.rcda.org/life

SACRAMENTS

Baptism: To register, call Pilar Dell at (518) 463-4447. Reconciliation: Monday-Wednesday-Friday

11:30am-12:00 pm Saturday 4:00pm-5:00pm (or upon request). Matrimony: Please contact the Parish six to

eight months prior to the desired wedding date. Sacrament of the Sick: Please call anytime. If

you know that you will be admitted to the hos-pital, please call the office to make arrange-ments to receive the Sacrament after a daily or

Sunday Mass. Please advise the office when a parishioner is hospitalized.

For more information, or to make an appointment for

any sacrament, please call the office at 518-463-4447.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The group meets Sundays from 10:00 am to

10:55 am in the Cathedral rectory.

If you have any questions please contact Tod

Fowler either by phone – 518-463-4447 or

email – FFCICa@rcda.org.