ParishCommitteesOrganizations - Holy Family Roman Catholic Parish of Albion, NY

One of the Holy Family's standing committees is that of Finance. The Finance Committee is assigned to the following specific areas of interest: Finances, Parish Facilities, Maintenance, Personnel, Administrative Services and Special Events (Holy Family Parish Council By-Laws: revised February 2008; Article X Committees; page 4)

Next Finance Committee meeting: Tuesday, November 24th 7:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Council 1330- meetings are the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.

Go to the official website of the Knights of Columbus: www.kof.org

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Officers: Cas Pruski - Grand Knight; Nick Schicker - Warden; Dave Sidari - recorder; Robert Ballard - Treasurer; Trustees - Carl Laubacher, Roger Misso & V. Jim Navarra; Guy Terra - inside guard; Jim Adducci - outside guard; Mike Grabowski - Fin. Sec.; Fr. Dick Csizmar - chaplin; Deacon Jim Collichio - assoc. chaplin.

try taking a look at these links especially for men:

www.catholicmensresources.org

www.menofchrist.net

Breakfast with Santa - Sunday, December 13th - more details to be forthcoming.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas - Court St. Joseph #953

Joyce Winkelmann, Regent 589-5737

Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. at the K of C Hall

Schedule - Program:

December 9, 2009 - Christmas Banquet
January 13, 2010 - White Elephant
February 10, 2010 - Prayer in Sign
March 10, 2010 - Lent (no program) -coffee only
April 14, 2010 - Spring Banquet
May 12, 2010 - Line Dancing
June 9, 2010 - Installation-New Officers
July 14, 2010 = End of Year Picnic

Notes of Interest:

October 18, 2009 - CDA Sunday
~~November 1, 2009~~ - Penny Social (this date has now been changed to November 8th)
May 2010 - CDA/K of C Mass (TBA)
July 2010 - 53rd National CDA Convention - Buffalo, NY

Ladies of Charity - Concetta Pieri 589-6361; Mary Walton 589-9034; Mary Ann Tillman 682-4692.

Those who are homebound and in need of getting groceries, needing special errands or getting to doctor appointments, are urged to contact one of the above members who will try and make arrangements to meet those needs.

Our Ladies of Charity Organization is asking for cancelled postage stamps to be give to he Felician Sisters. Please cut a 1/4 inch margin around the cancelled stamp and place it in the regular collection basket in an envelope marked "Stamps for Sisters"

December 6th: Annual Mass and Reception in the rectory. Members will serve in various liturgical ministries during the 10:30 Mass.

Next meeting:

Youth Ministry Diocesan Link - www.buffalodiocese.org/youth/

Holy Family Youth Ministry Mission Statement

Holy Family Parish Youth Ministry enlivens our parish and community in the adventures of discipleship. We guide our youth into relationships with God and each other and provide enriching experiences that deepen faith. Youth are empowered to witness faith and shar gifts on their journey as Christians.

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Nancy Sedita, Director; Kelly Kovaleski, Coordinator

Next Youth Ministry meeting: November 23, 2009

Mark Your Calendars!....be part of the experience.........

Fall 2009 Activities Schedule - more details will be forthcoming

Saturday, December 5th - Ecumenical Tree Lighting at Courthouse Lawn and Teen Caroling to Adult Homes. Changes have been made to this. TBA as they become available
Sunday, December 13th - Field Trip to Our Lady of Fatima Basilica in Lewiston. Leaving St. Joe's Campus 4-4:30 p.m.

(some scheduled activities may be subject to change)

Respect Life

Diocesan Link www.buffalodiocese.org/outreach/ProLife/tabid/208/Default.aspx

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Gail & Roger Baetzold, Coordinators

Next meeting: to be announced

"I am Personally Opposed to Abortion, But....."

Dr. Rose Hershenov, adjunct professor of philosophy at Niagara University and respect life cooordinator at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Kenmore, and a young family mother, will give an inspirational talk on pro-life issues of importance to all Christians on Tuesday, December 1st at 7 p.m. in the lyceum of the St. Joseph Social Center. All are invite to come for the hour long presentation.

National Night of Prayer for Life will be held at Holy Family Parish - St. Joseph worship site on December 8-9 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Decorating & Enhancing Special Liturgies Committee

Coordinators: Evana Daniels and Joette Haines

Decorations and Symbolism help people to better understand the messages of the Gospels and the meanings of the seasons. The Liturgy of the Word and special celebrations can become more fully alive and appreciated through the display of creative ideas that tickle the senses. Does God speak to you in unique and special ways? Why not become part of a team that assists the pastor with presenting these themes.

Next working meeting: Monday, November 30th - 4 p.m.

Advent Wreath Building - Friday, November 27th at 10 a.m.

Ecumenical Activities Joette Haines, coordinator

PRAYERS FOR NEIGHBORING CHURCHES: The Churces of our area are committed to praying for our neighbors of other congregations. During October we are asked to pray for the people of Faith Power Mission and Shiloh Baptist Church. During the month of November, we are asked to pray for the people of Faith Baptist Church and Victory Baptist Church.

"Downtown Albion Celebration" Friday, December 4th. churches open for your visits: 5:00p.m. - 6:45 p.m.; Lighting of the community Christmas Tree on the courthouse lawn at 6:45 p.m.; Christmas Caroling 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Afterwards will be information, children's crafts, cocoa and prayers for your individual needs.

Advent Luncheon: Christ Church - Wednesday, December 2nd at noon

Fundraising

Chicken Barbecue Income/Expense report: from the chairperson - TBA

Lawn Fete Income/Expense Report: from the chairperson - TBA

Gas & Grocery Raffle - information details unavailable

Religious Education/LifeLong Faith Formation (see the special faith formation page)

Diocesan Link:

www.buffalodiocese.org/Outreach/Disabilities/LifelongFaithFormation/tabid/352/Default.aspx

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Nancy Sedita, DRE & Faith Formation; Linda Chrzan, Assistant to the DRE

One of the parish council's standing committees is Education. Education Committee covers CCD/Religious Education and Adult Education (Holy Family Parish Albion; Parish Council By-Laws; revised February 2008; Article X Committees; page 4)

Next meeting:

Social Justice Robert Golden, Coordinator

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One of the Standing Committees of the Parish Council is that of Social Justice. The Social Justice Committee has been assigned the following areas of responsibility: Peace & Justice, Visitation, Right to Life, Outreach, and Social Action (Holy Family Parish Albion; Parish Council By-Laws; revised February 2008; Article X; page 4)

Social Justice Committee Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the McCabe Room of the Parish Social Center

Buildings & Grounds Joe Gehl, coordinator

The Buildings & Grounds Committee's plan to save the exterior doors on the church and school of the St. Joseph Campus has been referred to a company out of Rochester who specializes in such restoration work.

Next meeting:

Next workparty:

Office Ministry Pat Swindon, coordinator 589-4243 - ask for "Pit"

Typical duties include assisting with bulk mailings and other miscellaneous office work, filing, updating lists, etc.

Next workparty:

Young Families - ministry to be developed and coordinator to be appointed.

Next meeting:

Spiritual Life Bob Blackburn and Connie Nauratil, coordinators

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One of the Standing Committees of the Parish Council is that of Spiritual Life. The Spiritual Life Committee has been assigned the following areas of responsibility: Liturgy, Spiritual Renewal, Evangelization, Spiritual Formation, and Vocations (Holy Family Parish Albion; Parish Council By-Laws; revised February 2008; Article X Committees; page 3)

PRAYER CHAIN

One of the greatest spiritual services this committee offers is a prayer network where people pray for others in need of help. And it works! The director of this program is Connie Nauratil. Please feel free to call her at 589-8458 should you need special prayers or if you would like to become part of the Prayer Chain Network. There are currently 46 members of the parish prayer chain.

YEAR FOR PRIESTS - Pope Benedict XVI issued a decree on May 12, 2009 that June 19, 2009 - June 19, 2010 shall be designated "The Year for Priests". The Holy Father is asking that the first Thursday of each month be set aside a holy hour for parishioners to come to church to pray for all priests. Please join us and pray for our priests from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. every first Thursday of the month. For further questions, please contact Carol Pilon at 589-9005 or Nancy Neidert at 589-8407.

Morning Bible Study on "The Shack" resumes on Monday mornings at 8:45 a.m. in the McCabe Room starting October 5th.

Next meeting:

Boy Scouts www.buffalodiocese.org/youthcatholiscouting/index.htm

Christopher Rice, scoutmaster

Eagle Scout Project: An empty can and bottle account has been set up at the Albion Redemption Center to benefit candidate Bryan Deibel's Eagle Scout Project of refurbishing the nature trail behind the Albion Elementary School. Bryan will also pick up these returnables from you by calling him at 589-1335.

Troop/Pack 164 meetings are held at the social center on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m

Girls Scouts of America - Coordinator:

Next Meeting:

St. Vincent dePaul Society Carl Sargent, president 589-6207

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Meetings/Salvage Center Building Open: Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at the East State Street Salvage Center.

Salvage Center information: Call Carl for other hours of operation, donations, pickups, etc.

Music Harriette Greaser, Choir & Handbell Choir director; Faye Taber, Folk Choir director

Choir rehearsals are Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the church. (except none on 11/26th)

Folk Choir rehearsals: St. Cecelia Handbell Choir practices are on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in Room M-1 of the Social Center

Jubilate Handbell Choir practices are on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in Room M-1 of the Social Center