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The Parish Community of Christ Our Light Catholic Church
Welcomes You!
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PARISH MINISTRY TEAM
Deacon Dick Th ies en — Par i sh L i f e D i r ec to r E -ma i l : deacond ickco l@gmai l . com
Sac ramenta l Min i s t e r s : Rev . An thony J . Ch ia ramonte , Rev . J ames Kane , and Rev . Dona ld Opha l s
Te r r y Russ — Pas to ra l Care Ex t . 12 E-ma i l : pas to ra l ca reco l@gmai l . com
El i zabe th Sch les i e r -F la sk a — Pas to ra l Assoc ia t e fo r Fa i th Forma t ion , Ex t . 14
Bonnie Fagan — Pas to ra l As soc ia t e fo r Admin i s t r a t i on , Ex t . 10
Laur i e Lu izz i—Pas to ra l Assoc ia t e fo r Pa r i sh Se rv i ces , Ex t . 11
Mus ic Min i s t ry Core Team
Mary Ann Bach & Sh i r l ey Myer s
Trus t e e s
Ray Ceco t & S tephan ie Cogan
Our Parish Mission Statement: “We are a welcoming Catholic Community of disciples
encouraging all to celebrate and experience the love of Christ.”
CHRIST OUR LIGHT CATHOLIC CHURCH
1 Maria Drive
Loudonville, NY 12211
Office Phone: (518) 459-6635 - Mass Times ~ Ext .17
Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
For your convenience, our church and chapel are open
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ChristOurLightChurch.org
Eucharistic Liturgy
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 & 11:15 AM
Weekdays: 9:00 AM Monday & Tuesday
provided there is no scheduled funeral
Liturgy of the Word with Communion
9:00 AM Wednesday & Thursday
Rosary
6:30 PM Wednesday, Chapel
Liturgy of the Hours
Morning Prayer: 9:00 AM Friday
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays, 3:15-3:45 PM or by appointment
Eucharistic Adoration
(Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament)
Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM on the second
Wednesday of each month
December 15, 2019
Third Sunday of Advent
Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand. ~ James 5:8
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HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Christmas Breakfast Party Sunday, December 15 ~ 10:00 AM
Christmas Eve Mass Tuesday, December 24 ~ 4:00 & 8:00 PM
Christmas Day Mass Wednesday, December 25 ~ 10:00 AM
Holy Family Mass Saturday, December 28 ~ 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 29 ~ 9:00 & 11:15 AM
Solemnity of Mary Mass Tuesday, December 31 ~ 4:00 PM
(Holy Day of Obligation) Wednesday, January 1 ~ 10:00 AM
From Deacon Dick
Gaudete! (Rejoice!)
Today is known as Gaudete Sunday because we are invited to be filled with joyful expectation as we celebrate the coming
of the Lord as part of the human family. Our joy is manifested in the Rose colored vestments of the priest and deacon.
Here’s a piece from author Max Lucado (In the Grip of Grace) that translates this joy into more human terms.
God Is for You
God is for you. Turn to the sidelines; that’s God cheering your run. Look past the finish line, that’s God applauding your
steps. Listen for him in the bleachers, shouting your name. Too tired to continue? He’ll carry you. Too discouraged to
fight? He’s picking you up. God is for you.
God is for you. Had he a calendar, your birthday would be circled. If he drove a car, your name would be on the bumper.
If there’s a tree in heaven, he’s carved your name in the bark (
‘Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne.’ (Isaiah 49:15) What a
bizarre question. Can you mothers imagine feeding your infant and then later asking, ‘What was the baby’s name?’ No.
I’ve seen you care for your young. You stroke the hair, you touch the face, and you sing the name over and over. Can a
mother forget? No way. But God says, ‘even if she could forget ( I will never forget you.’ (Isaiah 49:15)”
Can we feel the eternal joy now?
Readings for the Week of December 15, 2019
Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10/ Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10/Jas 5:7-10/Mt 11:2-11
Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9/Mt 21:23-27
Tuesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17/Mt 1:1-17
Wednesday: Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19/Mt 1:18-25
Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 [cf. 8]/Lk 1:5-25
Friday: Is 7:10-14/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6/Lk 1:26-38
Saturday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21/Lk 1:39-45
Next Sunday: Is 7:10-14/ Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6/Rom 1:1-7/Mt 1:18-2
Worship & Evangelization
Faith Formation
Elizabeth Schlesier-Flaska: [email protected]
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Faith Formation: Grades 1-6 on Sunday, December 15 & January 12 from 10 AM to 11 AM
Grades 1-6 on Tuesday, December 17 & January 14 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Youth Ministry: Grades 9-10 on Tuesday, December 15 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Family Mass: December 24, 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass with Youth Choir
Are you a New York Giants fan? Blessed Sacrament School is raffling a package of four tickets plus a reserved parking
pass to the New York Giants home game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, December 29 at 1:00 PM. Tickets
are on level one in section 103. Raffle tickets are $25 for one or $100 for five. The drawing in on December 16. What a
great Christmas gift! To purchase tickets call 518-482-3375. All proceeds benefit Blessed Sacrament School.
Third Sunday of Advent 12/15/2019 Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
Adults: What would Jesus see right now to praise you about? �
Children: What have you done so far during advent to be like Jesus?
Christ Our Light Youth Choir - Christmas Eve 4:00 PM Family Mass
The Youth Choir will practice on December 15 and 22 at 12:30 PM for the Christmas Eve Family Mass.
Singers from 6 to 17 are invited to participate in the Youth Choir. Interested youth should contact
Elizabeth at 518-459-6635, ext. 14, or by email at [email protected].
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Over 170 years after its founding, local parish life is still the center of the Diocese of Albany. Our people
are the center of our parishes – communities in which we celebrate our faith and function as a living family
in Christ. Looking ahead, it is our responsibility to ensure that this legacy is securely positioned so that
future generations may likewise benefit and grow in faith. To accomplish this, we are joining all parishes
in our Diocese by participating in the RE-IGNITING OUR FAITH campaign.
In partnership with the Re-Igniting Our Faith Foundation, we are now embarking on a bold new journey to make
long-held dreams a reality at Christ Our Light. The Re-Igniting Our Faith campaign strives to address current and
future parish and Diocesan needs. As Catholics, we are members of the universal Church and we are called to
embrace this extraordinary endeavor that seeks to secure the future of our parish, our Diocese and our faith.
The Diocese of Albany was built on the sacrifices and dedication of those who came before us. Now it is our turn to make
an investment in the future of the Catholic Church in our community. May the Holy Spirit guide and direct our efforts as
we begin this historic journey together.
Please join me in praying for our success throughout the Re-Igniting Our Faith campaign.
Congratulations and blessings too our newly
confirmed, their sponsors and families as
they celebrated Mass on November 20.
Thank you to all who helped make
Confirmation a beautiful celebration.
Liturgical Ministers: You Are Needed!! Please sign up for Christmas and New Year’s Masses through Ministry
Scheduler Pro or call Bonnie in the parish office at 518-459-6635, ext. 10.
The Sanctuary Lamp is lit this week for
Rose Mantia; req., dtr, Rose Ross & Family
The Sanctuary Lamp is a beautiful way to remember a
loved one. Please contact the office if you would like to
make arrangements to have a sanctuary lamp lit for one week.
DECEMBER 16 & 17
Monday 9:00 AM
Dec’d Members Truston Family; req., Family
Evelyn Joyce O’Brien; req., Lisa Proskin & John Pierce
Anthony Agresta; req., Christine Glickman
Tuesday 9:00 AM
John H. Harrigan; req., Ed & Mary Alice Morgan
Herbert Wood; (14th Anniv Remb), req., son, Ron
Joe Varno; req., Friends & Family
Dale Ensslin; req., Paula Felt
DECEMBER 21 & 22
Saturday, 4:00 PM
Mary Smyth; (Anniv Remb), req., Family
Ellen Connors; req., Ed & Mary Alice Morgan
Joseph Alvaro; (Anniv Remb), req., Wife & Family
Carmella & Raymond Messier; req., Mary Ann & Richie
Shawna Rae Westfall; req., Carol DiNova & Family
Sunday 9:00 AM
Michal & Mafalda Corcione; req., Corcione Family
Sabato & Francesca Corcione; req., dtrs, Lisa & Gina
Sean McFerran; req., Keane Family
Sunday 11:15 AM
Rose McNeil; req., Marie & Fred Mastrianni
Ambrose Mecier; (Bday Remb), req., Elaine Mecier
Elizabeth Newcomb; req., Family
Floyd Newcomb; req., Family
Please remember in your prayers the soul of
Edward Delehanty
who died this past week, May he rest in the Peace of Christ
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Parish Giving
Sharing gifts we have been given
Weekly Offertory for Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 2019
YTD (July 2019-December 1, 2019) Offertory
Due to early publication date for the bulletin
our Parish giving for December 7 & 8 will be
listed in the next weeks bulletin.
Thank you for your generosity!
The Little Blue Book six minute reflections for the
Advent and Christmas season can be found in the
gathering space. These books are free for the
taking.
“O Come, Let Us Adore Him”
Eucharistic Adoration ~ Wednesdays 9:30 AM–9:30 PM
“Our Holy Hours of Eucharistic Adoration make us
more sensitive to the needs of our fellow man.”
(St. John Paul II)
We presently have a need for Adorers at the 10:30, 2:30, 4:30,
5:30 & 6:30 PM slots on Wednesdays.
Please call Jennifer Kennedy at 518-495-5626
if you are able to make this weekly appointment with God.
St. Joseph Missals
are available and on the table by the Giving Tree.
The offering is $3.00.
Weekly Budget $ 8,320.73
Weekend Actual $ 9,288.00
Overage/Shortfall (+) $ 967.27
YTD Budget $ 183,055.95
YTD Actual $ 180,465.00
YTD Overage/Shortfall (-) $ (2,590.95)
Day Date Event Time Place
Sun.
15-Dec
Masses 9:00 & 11:15 AM Church
Christmas Breakfast Buffet
10:00:00 AM-1:00 PM
Hall
Youth Choir Practice
12:30 PM Church
Mon. 16-Dec Mass 9:00 AM Chapel
Pastoral Council Meeting 6:45 PM
Christmas Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM Church
Tue.
17-Dec Mass 9:00 AM Chapel
Wed. 18-Dec Liturgy of the Word with 9:00 AM Chapel
Communion
Eucharistic Adoration 9:30 AM-9:30 PM Chapel
Finance Meeting 4:00 PM Room 2
Rosary 6:30 PM Chapel
Thur. 19-Dec
Liturgy of the Word with 9:00 AM Chapel
Communion
Fri. 20-Dec Liturgy of the Hours 9:00 AM Chapel
Sat.
21-Dec
Food Pantry Pick-Up 8:15 AM Hall
Reconciliation 3:15 PM-3:45 PM
Church
Vigil Mass 4:00 PM
Church
Community Outreach
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ARE YOU HEADING SOUTH FOR THE WINTER?
If you receive envelopes and plan to be away for the winter,
please call the parish office to place a temporarily hold.
But please don’t forget us while away2
Christ Our Light relies on your regular contributions,
especially during popular winter travel periods.
To assist you, we provide E-Giving options.
Check out our website www.ChristOurLightChurch.org/E-Giving
Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger
Now through December 31,
purchase a Hannaford Helps Fight
Hunger box for only $10 at your
Wolf Road Hannaford.
It’s filled with the essentials food banks say are needed most.
Every box provides 6 meals. All boxes are distributed to local
Food Pantries, including ours here at Christ Our Light.
You’ll be helping to feed neighbors in need. Thank You!!
Giving Tree ~ Christmas Gifts for Needy Children
All gifts are due by Sunday, December 15 so that
distribution of gifts may be completed by the first
part of that week.
INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION
Now that we’re coming up on the winter sea-
son, please listen to the school closing an-
nouncements on the TV/Radio and note that
if the South Colonie Central School Dis-
trict is closed or delayed due to weather
conditions, the 9:00 AM Masses on Monday
and Tuesday, the 9:00 AM Liturgy of the
Word with Communion on Wednesday or
Thursday, and the 9:00 AM Liturgy of the
Hours on Friday will be cancelled. The par-
ish office and church will also close if the
schools are closed.
With the Christmas / New Year’s Holiday
party season upon us, please remember to
donate your refundable bottles and cans in
our collection bins alongside the garage in
the back of our church. The proceeds are
a HUGE help in funding our Food Pantry
throughout the year. Thank You !!
2020 Oberammergau 10-Day Pilgrimage in July 2020 to Germany and Austria
Attend the world-famous Passion Play in Oberammergau and much more!
Join Father Walsh, Pastor St. Pius X Church ~ July 6-15, 2020
$5,050 per person (sharing a twin room)
Open to Christ our Light parishioners (plus family and friends) 18 years and up
For more information contact Kaitlyn at Peter’s Way Tours at [email protected] or call
800 225-7662 or 605 516-1551 x17 or St. Pius website at stpiusxloudonville.org
A SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR OUR HOLIDAY
During the Christmas season, we extend a warm
welcome to the visiting families and friends of our
members, and to all of our guests.
No matter where you live, how frequently you attend
services or where your religious roots are, your
donations during the holiday season to this parish are
needed and greatly appreciated.
We offer convenient electronic giving options that help
you make donations on a one-time or recurring basis.
We highly recommend this method of giving for anyone
who wishes to support Christ Our Light Catholic Church.
Visit our website at
http://www.christourlightchurch.org/E-Giving.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Will not meet in December. The next meeting will
be on January 19 at 10:00 AM in the Hall.
Everyone is welcome!!
Chistmas Party
This Sunday, December 15
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Join Christ Our Light for a Breakfast Buffett
Pancakes • Scrambled Eggs • Omlett Station • Bacon •
Sausage • Fruit Salad • Muffins & Bagels
Holiday Activities
Santa • Christmas Bingo • Fun & Games for Children
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Everyone gets one free raffle ticket with each paid admis-
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