ST. MICHAEL`S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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 example and light of Christ and our history for all we
touch.
Handicapped Accessible
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: 237-5151
Office Hours: Mon. – 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: 237-7121
Faith Formation: 237-2373
Sandra Cornwell, Parish Nurse: 237-2373
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday Evening 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/or Groom must be a registered parishioner for at least one year
before making marriage arrangements. 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 illness,
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.
April 13, 2014
Weekly Contributions
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Masses
April 12th, 2014 - April 20th, 2014
Apr. 12, Sat. PALM SUNDAY VIGIL
4:00 p.m. †Mary Chaszczewski req. by her Husband
†Frances A. Naccarato req. by the Busta Family
†Cecilia Izzo req. by Annunziata Cappabianca
†Bob Callanan req. by Mom & Dad
†Arthur & Helene Geboskey req. by Frank & Jane
†Edward Potyrala req. by Frank & Irene Sokolowski
Apr. 13, Sun. PALM SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Intention of Parishioners req. by Father Peter
†James & Andrew Savage req. by their Family
11:00 a.m. †Ted & Jeanne T. Bartnick req. by the Estate of
Jeanne T. Bartnick
†Deceased Members of St. Michael’s Community
Center req. by the Members
Apr. 14, Mon. Mass, Stations of the Cross & Reconciliation
9:00 a. m. †Edward Potyrala req. by Ed & Kathy Kosek and
Family
Apr. 15, Tue. Mass, Stations of the Cross & Reconciliation
9:00 a. m. †Florent Langdoc & †Eva Langdoc req. by the Estate of Eva Langdoc
†Zygmunt Palyswiat req. by St. Michael’s Bereavement Ministry
Apr. 16, Wed. Mass, Stations of the Cross & Reconciliation
9:00 a.m. †Gloria R. Galeo, her parents Frank & Susan
D’Amico, and her brothers Cosimo & Anthony req.
by the Estate of †Gloria R. Galeo
Apr. 17, Thu. HOLY THURSDAY
5:30p.m. THE LORD’S SUPPER
Intention of Parishioners req. by Fr. Peter
Apr. 18, Fri. GOOD FRIDAY
3:00p.m. THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS
5:30p.m. THE PASSION AND DEATH OF THE LORD AND
HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE
Apr. 19, Sat HOLY SATURDAY
8:00 p.m. THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER
Intention of Parishioners req. by Fr. Peter
Apr. 20, Sun. EASTER SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Intention of Parishioners req. by Father Peter
†James & Andrew Savage req. by their Family
†John Sloboda req. by Helen Sloboda & Family
11:00 a.m. Intention of Parishioners (W intencji Parafian) req.
by Fr. Peter
†Christopher Panufnik req. by Żona z Rodziną
†Boleslaw Mikołajczyk req. by Corka z Rodziną
In case of a funeral, the daily Mass intention(s) will be included in
the funeral Mass celebration.
April 5th & April 6th, 2014
Year 2013
Easter Flowers
Candle Offerings
Evangelist
Easter
Ash Wednesday
Catholic Relief Services Annual Appeal
Saturday, 4:00 PM Mass
Sunday, 9:00 AM Mass
Sunday, 11:00 AM Mass
Mail
Mass
8:00pm
9:00am
11:00am
$ 3,974.00
$ 4,934.00
$ 628.00
$ 57.00
$ 40.00
$ 25.00
$ 5.00
$ 5.00
$ 1,218.00
$ 1,039.00
$ 623.00
$ 339.00
Weekend of April 19th & April 20th
Extraordinary
Lectors
Sacristans
Ministers
J.Gebosky
J.Harrington
K.Twiss
E.Twiss
N.Signoracci
M.Zandri
M.Horner
E.Twiss
F.Dudwoire
R. Zandri
B.Brehm
P.Ostiguy
D.Vojnar
D.Vojnar
D.Partyka
P.Ostiguy
M.Marois
Dr.A.Bania
E.Kosek,Jr.
J.Cook
M.Sala
A.Brewka
E.Leoniak
T.Pecak
W.Lubowski
M.Zielinski
A complete listing of Lectors & Extraordinary Ministers for Holy
Week will be posted on the bulletin board at the side entrance of
the Church.
BLESSING OF FOOD
The blessing of food will be on Holy Saturday, April 19 th, at 12noon
in English and at 1pm in Polish.
50/50 RAFFLE WINNER FOR MARCH: Doris Vojnar $100.50.
Congratulations! There be no 50/50 raffle in April.
PLEASE NOTE: There is no bingo on Tuesday, April 15th.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Rosary & Novena
Tuesday, 6:30pm
Polish School
Wed. & Thu. 6pm, Sat 9am
Cohoes Heritage Day
May 17
Spring Dance
May 31
THANK YOU to all who gave of their time and effort to make the
April social hours so pleasant.
THANK YOU... TO ALL WHO SHARED
THEIR TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE FOR
THE GOOD OF OUR PARISH COMMUNITY
LAST WEEK.
PLEASE NOTE: The parish office will be closed on Holy Thursday,
April 17th through Monday, April 21st.
BULLETIN: The deadline for information (in writing) to be in the bulletin
is Monday before 11am.
April 13, 2014
LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICES: Palm Sunday weekend,
April 12th & 13th, after every Mass.
On GOOD FRIDAY our parish will take up the annual collection for
the Holy Land. Your financial contribution helps to support the
struggling Catholic Community in the Middle East & protect Christianity’s holiest places. Many Christians in the Holy Land depend on
this collection for living their faith. Please be generous.
EASTER FLOWERS: In memory of †Henrietta & Sam Couchot,
†Allen & Rita Couchot, †Nancy Giroux, †Mario & Josephine
Zandri, †Alice & Bert Fontaine from Mike & Rosemary Zandri $50.
In memory of †Thomas Gorsky, †Stacia Gorsky from Janet Gorsky
$40. In memory of †Flora B. Roy, †John & Elizabeth McOmber,
†Bud & Jean Frainier from Mr. & Mrs. John Frainier $30. In
memory of †Leoda A. Adams, †Delmina Lemieux, †Evelyn
Lemieux, †Leona Lemieux, †Ida Des Laulier from Walter L. Adams
$25. Norman Gauthier $25. In memory of †Krupski and Fronczek
Families from Ann Krupski $25. In memory of †Shirley Marro,
†Marro Family, †Warren Smith Family from Frank Marro $25. In
memory of †Brennan & Pater Families from Mr. & Mrs. James T.
Brennan $20. In memory of †Anna Anania, †Gerald Anania from
Anne Bumbulsky $20. In memory of †Antoni Klebieko, †Dawid
Korczyński, †Zbigniew Usciński from Mr. & Mrs. Kazimierz
Ciesielczyk $20. In memory of †John A. Gebosky, †Frank
Geboskey Family, †John A. Jarosz Family, †Soltys Family from
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Gebosky, Sr. $20. In memory of †Stefania
Wnuk, †Stanisław Wnuk, †Josefa Jez, †Bronisław Jez from Mr. &
Mrs. Stanislaw Jez $20. In memory of †Stanisław Puczyłowski,
†Wiesław Puczyłowski, †Teodora Puczyłowska from Mr. & Mrs.
Marek Kokoszko $20. In memory of †Flanagan, Kennedy, Lipka &
Wyzykowski Families from Mr. & Mrs. Walter Lipka $20. In
memory of †Charles & Marge Holden, †John & Monika Rogowski
from Mr. & Mrs. Adam Rogowski $20. In memory of †Stephen &
Mary Mroczko, †John & Josephine Smith from Mr. & Mrs. Anthony
Smith $20. In memory of †Herbert Tkocz, †Rev. Dominic
Szabajkowicz, †Ryszard Niemczyk, †Jadwiga Dziubaltowski from
Rev. Peter Tkocz $20. In memory of †Jan & Waleska Tkocz,
†Joachim Franz, †Elzbieta Franz, †Aleksander & Anna Franz from
Rev. Peter Tkocz $20. In honor of Roza Tkocz, Anna & Herbert
Macha, Wilhelm Franz, Maria Plachetta from Rev. Peter Tkocz
$20. In memory of †Mary Chaszczewski, †Chaszczewski Family,
†Ciepcielinski Family from Michael H. Chaszczewski $10. In
memory of †Joelean & Michael Potyrala from Joelean Dearstyne
$10. In memory of †Joseph Garceau, †Frank & Rose Rainville,
†Frank Rainville, †Chuck & Bea Aiker from Lorraine Garceau$10.
In memory of †Parents from John & Diane Grego $10. In memory
of †Deno Valentini, †Anne Valentini from Timothy & Mary Grace
Jacon $10. In memory of †Joseph & Edward Kilcullen, †Frank &
Elizabeth McCarthy from Patricia Kilcullen $10. In memory of
†Helnarski Family, †Kobasa Family from Joyce & Ronald Kobasa
$10. In memory of †Florence Giles, †Caroline Couture, †Regina &
Antonio LePage, †Evarista Tarlo from Tony & Sandy LePage $10.
In memory of †Adele Sadlowski from Diane Lipka $10. In memory
of †Pecak Families from Mr. & Mrs. William Pecak $10. In memory
of †Charles & Marge Holden, †John & Monika Rogowski from
Krysti Rogowski $10. In memory of †Burzynski Family, †Sagan
Family from Helen Sagan $10. (continued top of next column)
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Skotnicki $10. John & Donna Sunkis $10. In
memory of †Ratajczyk Family, †Wiercioch Family, †Podkowa
Family, †Ks. Franciszek Nowakowski from Mr. & Mrs. Marian
Wiercioch $10. In memory of †Zofia i Władysław Parzych,
†Leokadia i Władysław Dylewscy, †Anajat William from Sylwia &
Cicil William $10. In memory of †Kocienski Family, †Razzano
Family from Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kocienski $7. In memory of
†Donna M. Gragnano, †Alice M. Grilli from Mary Ellen Abdelnour
$5. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Castle $5. In memory of †Shirley Duquette
from Homer E. Duquette $5. In memory of †Krzysztof Figiel from
Mr. & Mrs. Darius Figiel $5. Joseph & Kelly Garceau $5. Mr. &
Mrs. Joseph J. Iachetta $5. In memory of †Anna Izzo, †Nicola
Izzo, †Nicola (Nicky) Izzo from Michael & Denise Izzo $5. In
memory of †Jan Jucha, †Anna Jucha from Halina & Franciszek
Jucha $5. Mr. & Mrs. Andrzej Jurak $5. In memory of †Josephine
Kosek, †Edward J. Kosek, Sr. from Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kosek, Jr.
$5. In memory of †Jania Styk, †Lopatniuk Family from Marion
Lopatniuk $5. Wladyslaw Lubowski $5. Sophie Maxwell $5. In
memory of †Ruth Barns from Mr. & Mrs. W. A. Mentrak $5. Mr. &
Mrs. Pawel Nowak $5. In memory of †Christofer Panufnik from Mr.
& Mrs. Christopher Panufnik $5. Barbara Smith $5. George &
Lisa Soloyna $5. In memory of †Luigi, Rosa, & Giovanni Parillo,
†Anna Parillo, †Nicky Izzo from Serafina Carangelo $3. In
memory of †Joseph & Yvonne Bechard & Family, †Leo Dalpe from
Viola Dalpe $2. In memory of †Emelda Allendorph from Charles
Allendorph $1. In memory of †Lucille LaCombe, †George
LaCombe, †Eleanor Martinez, †Jim McElroy from Mr. & Mrs. Paul
LaCombe $1. In memory of †Jim McDonald, †Irene & Ralph
Chamberland, †Leona & Jim McDonald from Sandra McDonald $1.
THANK YOU.
FAITH FORMATION
Grades 1-5: Sessions will NOT meet on April 20th due to Spring
Break. Sessions will resume on April 27 th at 9am in the Holy Trinity
Parish Center. This will be our last class for the year.
YOUTH MINISTRY NOTES
"ALL YOU REALLY REALLY NEED TO GET INTO COLLEGE/
JOB" Workshop for Teens & Parents on Monday, April 21st in
the Holy Trinity Parish Center. Grades 9 & 10: 7pm to 8pm;
Grades 6-8: 8pm to 8:30pm. Our Presenter is parishioner & Associate Director of Admissions at Siena College, Marie Nocella. Preparing for our children's future is an enormous responsibility and
can be extremely stressful for years. So much "advice", so much
"info". Let us help!
5K CROSS COUNTRY RUN FOR VOCATIONS (walkers welcome too) will take off from CBA on Saturday, May 3 rd, 9:30am
Registration, 10am Kickoff. Not a fundraiser but a prayer raiser!
Suggested donation is $20 (includes catered lunch) $25 after April
15th & $30 for a family! Noon FUN RUN for kids under 10 years
old. Register on line at Albanyvocations.org/run. Prayer Patrons
(offering rosaries, communions, silent prayers throughout day,
adoration, other prayer forms, etc) are needed. Contact Sandi to
put your name on the list! htpyouthminister@gmail.com or 2372373 .
Our Final Youth Ministry Faith Formation Session will be April
28th. All enrolled youth are expected to attend! Thank you!