Immaculate Conception, Glenville

March 7, 2010

From the Pastor:

     Today the psalmist tells us in Psalm 103 that the Lord is gracious and merciful.  The Lord abounds in kindness and is slow to anger. As we continue to pattern our lives on the ways of the gospel, we need not be afraid to turn to God in our sinfulness.   Ask for mercy, and mercy shall be given.  Begging mercy is the heart of the Christian way of life.

Congratulations to Annie Schwendler who played Mrs. Merkle in Bye, Bye Birdie, presented by Niskayuna High School Dep't of Music last weekend.  Annie is one of our young cantors at the 5 PM mass on Saturdays.  Annie is the daughter of Tom and Rosemary Schwendler.  We’re proud of you, Annie!  

      We have received the following letter from Catholic Charities Family Services of Schenectady County:

                We are writing to acknowledge the kindness of the Immaculate Conception Parish Community in sponsoring the Bethlehem Tree Project and the generosity of all the people who are involved in organizing it and donating their time and resources to provide the gifts.  The staff of the TLC Program appreciates all of your hard work as well as the on-going communication with the program as this process unfolded.  We hope we can continue this partnership well into the future.  I too, am grateful for all your hard work and generosity.

     If you did not complete a new census form last year, we are asking you to kindly fill one out so we can keep our records updated.  Census forms are located in the gathering space.  Blank forms will be sent out along with the Easter letter to those who did not as of yet return the census form.

     On Friday, March 19, at 7 PM, the young men from LaSalle Institute in Troy will be presenting the Living Stations of the Cross here at Immaculate. The hour-long program is prayerfully presented and suitable for all ages.  Come join us in prayer as we make the journey to Calvary with Jesus.

     Once again this week, we will be providing you with the Pledging Lent Together card as you leave the church.  We hope this card helps you with Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving during this third week of Lent.

                Till next week, be well, do good works and say your prayers!                                     Fr. Jerry