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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CHURCH UPDATES

All of us are eager to be back in Church. We have formulated a par-ish committee to guide us on our reentry. Following the guidelines re-ceived from the Diocese our commit-tee, headed by Deacon Timothy Ko-sto, is planning the best and safest way for us to resume public services at the Cathedral. We have developed protocols for safe distancing, sanitiz-ing, and other logistics in order to protect every parishioner.

Please note that dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains in place, so those who are vulnerable or even simply uncomfort-able attending a public liturgy are en-couraged to remain at home and view Mass on our Facebook page or YouTube channel.

WELCOME BACK!

A central theme of today’s readings is ac-cepting death to receive life. What a para-dox! In the First Reading, we hear the story

of the Shunammite woman’s son. Because of her great hospitality, the prophet Elisha promised her a son. Today’s reading does

not include the sequel. The woman later gave birth to a son, but then the child died

so she went to find Elisha and made him re-turn with her in order to heal her son and

bring him back to life.

In today’s Second Reading, Paul reflects on

Christian Baptism. He says its like going down into death with Christ so that the

baptized can come into new life with him. The Greek word baptize means “to dip” or “to submerge.” Paul’s hearers would have

understood this powerful metaphor of life out of death, because early Christians prac-

ticed adult Baptism by immersion.

Paul’s audience would have witnessed or ex-perienced for themselves this going down into the water. Elsewhere, Paul explains

that Jesus submitted to death, which came into the world because of sin, so that sin

would be conquered once and for all through his Resurrection. Thus, even though they die, sin no longer has power

over the baptized. They live the new life of

Christ.

Today’s Gospel consists of two sets of short

sayings attributed to Jesus. The first set centers on the cost of discipleship, while the second focuses on hospitality. The themes

are appropriate because this reading is part of what was traditionally called the “mission

discourse.” The saying that embraces the whole of the mission discourse is “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses

his life for my sake will find it.” Are you will-

ing to live the paradox?

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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FORMED.ORG & Formation

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception has begun an annual subscription to the Catholic media platform (FORMED.org) cre-

ated and managed by the Augustine Insti-tute (https://www.augustineinstitute.org/ ). This Catholic based organization has been

actively engaged in the creation of extremely innovative and appealing materials using

this platform to assist all Catholics deepen their relationship with God and His Church and to proclaim the Gospel of our Lord Je-

sus Christ. By signing up (at no cost to you), a variety of options are immediately made

available to you and your family including and not limited to, thousands of books, au-dio talks, movies, documentaries, studies

and webinars – something for everyone in the family to help them grow closer to Christ and His Church. Please use this opportunity

to help strengthen and grow the Catholic faith within your family members by joining

this exciting media platform by following

these simple steps:

1. Visit FORMED.ORG 2. Click “Sign Up”

3. Select “I Belong to a Parish or Organiza-tion”

4. Find our parish by zip, which is “12202” 5. Enter your email…and you’re in!

If you already have a FORMED account,

simply 1. Visit FORMED.ORG

2. Click “Sign In” 3. Enter your email 4. Then open your new email message from

them and click the link in it You’re in! No more passwords!

Please pray for our sick; Mary Ellen Stewart

Barbara Tillman 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, Carol Greenshields, Jean Gutbrodt, Bryan Han-ley, Jacqueline Heisler, Kelly Hemming, Ken-neth Hockeson; Douglas Hoffeler, Alfred Iwanie, Dorothy Jordan, Reny Jose, Bill Keane, Amy Keegan, James Laung,, Gayle Leonard, Re-becca Leno, Therese Lenz, , Ted Murawski, Ma-rie-Ann Melenfant, John McGrath, Mary Grace Meneses Sr., Maria Mercurio, CSJ, Stephanie Merenda, Diane Mueller, James Murphy, Mary Murphy, Shane O’Donnell, Josephine Pitcher-ale, Marcia Pedone, Catherine Rappazzo, Mark Roman, Megan Ruthman, Elaine Spoor, Adam Ventura, Sebastian Vicencio, Richard Warner,

Our Facebook page has been very, very ac-

tive, and we’ve seen a large uptick in visi-tors and followers. If you use Facebook,

please do “follow” us at www.facebook.com/albanycathedral/ If you do, you see that each day we try to

serve by sharing the joy of our Faith in our posts, especially our faith in the Holy Eu-charist…that for which we deeply hunger.

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open with curbside pickup only. Please call Mark for more in-formation or the place your orders between

10:00 am– 11:30 am Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 518-463-2279.

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June 28, 2020

Golf Classic We have se-cured a new date for the 22nd Annual Cathedral Classic Golf Outing!

Wednesday September 2nd,2020!

The brochures have been mailed out for the previous date, but these may still be used to register for the Sep-tember date. If you need a new Brochure please contact the parish office, or you may download it from the Cathedral web-site. Www.cathedralic.com Crop Hunger Walk

Due to the current limitations on group events, the annual crop walk will be a virtu-al event this year. This is a great event for

the area food pantries.

If you are interested in making a donation on behalf of Cathedral Social Services/Food

Pantry please click the link below. Every do-nation of any amount is greatly appreciated!

Thank You! https://www.crophungerwalk.org/

albanyny/CathedralSocialServices

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June 28, 2020

Congratulations to The Bishop Maginn

Seniors who graduated on Friday! We are so proud of you!