SUNDAY IN THE LIFE: SHRINE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF THE AMERICAS
March 12, 2020 at 2:32 p.m.
The Evangelist is starting a new photo series for 2020 called “Sunday in the Life,” in which our photographers capture the feeling, emotions, vitality and spirituality of the faithful at Mass on Sunday in the Diocese of Albany. St. Mary’s Church in Hudson was the first church shot in this series in January and now we bring you the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas in Albany. Father Joseph O’Brien is the pastor and Father Francis O’Connor is the Shrine Chaplain. The church, according to its website, is a ‘vibrant, multicultural community in the heart of the City of Albany … that brings the word of God to English, Spanish and Filipino speakers.’ If you would like your church featured — whether you live in Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga or beyond — email The Evangelist at [email protected]. Caption: Altar server Sebastian Pentado leads the procession at the start of the Mass. Photos by Michael P. Farrell
The Evangelist is starting a new photo series for 2020 called “Sunday in the Life,” in which our photographers capture the feeling, emotions, vitality and spirituality of the faithful at Mass on Sunday in the Diocese of Albany. St. Mary’s Church in Hudson was the first church shot in this series in January and now we bring you the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas in Albany. Father Joseph O’Brien is the pastor and Father Francis O’Connor is the Shrine Chaplain. The church, according to its website, is a ‘vibrant, multicultural community in the heart of the City of Albany … that brings the word of God to English, Spanish and Filipino speakers.’ If you would like your church featured — whether you live in Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga or beyond — email The Evangelist at [email protected]. Caption: Altar server Georgina Asante during the Mass. Photos by Michael P. Farrell
The Evangelist is starting a new photo series for 2020 called “Sunday in the Life,” in which our photographers capture the feeling, emotions, vitality and spirituality of the faithful at Mass on Sunday in the Diocese of Albany. St. Mary’s Church in Hudson was the first church shot in this series in January and now we bring you the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas in Albany. Father Joseph O’Brien is the pastor and Father Francis O’Connor is the Shrine Chaplain. The church, according to its website, is a ‘vibrant, multicultural community in the heart of the City of Albany … that brings the word of God to English, Spanish and Filipino speakers.’ If you would like your church featured — whether you live in Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga or beyond — email The Evangelist at [email protected]. Caption: Donald Arnold plays trumpet and Kathryn Giordano accompanies on euphonium. Photos by Michael P. Farrell
The Evangelist is starting a new photo series for 2020 called “Sunday in the Life,” in which our photographers capture the feeling, emotions, vitality and spirituality of the faithful at Mass on Sunday in the Diocese of Albany. St. Mary’s Church in Hudson was the first church shot in this series in January and now we bring you the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas in Albany. Father Joseph O’Brien is the pastor and Father Francis O’Connor is the Shrine Chaplain. The church, according to its website, is a ‘vibrant, multicultural community in the heart of the City of Albany … that brings the word of God to English, Spanish and Filipino speakers.’ If you would like your church featured — whether you live in Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga or beyond — email The Evangelist at [email protected]. Caption: Parishioners receive communion from Father Francis O'Connor. Photos by Michael P. Farrell
The Evangelist is starting a new photo series for 2020 called “Sunday in the Life,” in which our photographers capture the feeling, emotions, vitality and spirituality of the faithful at Mass on Sunday in the Diocese of Albany. St. Mary’s Church in Hudson was the first church shot in this series in January and now we bring you the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas in Albany. Father Joseph O’Brien is the pastor and Father Francis O’Connor is the Shrine Chaplain. The church, according to its website, is a ‘vibrant, multicultural community in the heart of the City of Albany … that brings the word of God to English, Spanish and Filipino speakers.’ If you would like your church featured — whether you live in Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga or beyond — email The Evangelist at [email protected]. Caption: A close-up view of the cake for Sister Grace Diaz, SNJM. Photos by Michael P. Farrell
The Evangelist is starting a new photo series for 2020 called “Sunday in the Life,” in which our photographers capture the feeling, emotions, vitality and spirituality of the faithful at Mass on Sunday in the Diocese of Albany. St. Mary’s Church in Hudson was the first church shot in this series in January and now we bring you the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas in Albany. Father Joseph O’Brien is the pastor and Father Francis O’Connor is the Shrine Chaplain. The church, according to its website, is a ‘vibrant, multicultural community in the heart of the City of Albany … that brings the word of God to English, Spanish and Filipino speakers.’ If you would like your church featured — whether you live in Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga or beyond — email The Evangelist at [email protected]. Caption: A close-up view of the gifts before Mass. All photos by Michael P. Farrell
The Evangelist is starting a new photo series for 2020 called “Sunday in the Life,” in which our photographers capture the feeling, emotions, vitality and spirituality of the faithful at Mass on Sunday in the Diocese of Albany. St. Mary’s Church in Hudson was the first church shot in this series in January and now we bring you the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas in Albany. Father Joseph O’Brien is the pastor and Father Francis O’Connor is the Shrine Chaplain. The church, according to its website, is a ‘vibrant, multicultural community in the heart of the City of Albany … that brings the word of God to English, Spanish and Filipino speakers.’ If you would like your church featured — whether you live in Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga or beyond — email The Evangelist at [email protected]. Caption: A close-up view of the rose window. All photos by Michael P. Farrell
The Evangelist is starting a new photo series for 2020 called “Sunday in the Life,” in which our photographers capture the feeling, emotions, vitality and spirituality of the faithful at Mass on Sunday in the Diocese of Albany. St. Mary’s Church in Hudson was the first church shot in this series in January and now we bring you the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas in Albany. Father Joseph O’Brien is the pastor and Father Francis O’Connor is the Shrine Chaplain. The church, according to its website, is a ‘vibrant, multicultural community in the heart of the City of Albany … that brings the word of God to English, Spanish and Filipino speakers.’ If you would like your church featured — whether you live in Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga or beyond — email The Evangelist at [email protected]. Caption: The choir and band perform during Mass. All photos by Michael P. Farrell
The Evangelist is starting a new photo series for 2020 called “Sunday in the Life,” in which our photographers capture the feeling, emotions, vitality and spirituality of the faithful at Mass on Sunday in the Diocese of Albany. St. Mary’s Church in Hudson was the first church shot in this series in January and now we bring you the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas in Albany. Father Joseph O’Brien is the pastor and Father Francis O’Connor is the Shrine Chaplain. The church, according to its website, is a ‘vibrant, multicultural community in the heart of the City of Albany … that brings the word of God to English, Spanish and Filipino speakers.’ If you would like your church featured — whether you live in Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga or beyond — email The Evangelist at [email protected]. Caption: Sister Grace Diaz, SNJM, who is retiring as pastoral associate at the Church receives a blessing from Father O'Connor as the faithful look on. Photos by Michael P. Farrell
The Evangelist is starting a new photo series for 2020 called “Sunday in the Life,” in which our photographers capture the feeling, emotions, vitality and spirituality of the faithful at Mass on Sunday in the Diocese of Albany. St. Mary’s Church in Hudson was the first church shot in this series in January and now we bring you the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas in Albany. Father Joseph O’Brien is the pastor and Father Francis O’Connor is the Shrine Chaplain. The church, according to its website, is a ‘vibrant, multicultural community in the heart of the City of Albany … that brings the word of God to English, Spanish and Filipino speakers.’ If you would like your church featured — whether you live in Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga or beyond — email The Evangelist at [email protected]. Caption: Head altar server Timothy Klose and Father Francis O'Conner following Mass. Photos by Michael P. Farrell
The Evangelist is starting a new photo series for 2020 called “Sunday in the Life,” in which our photographers capture the feeling, emotions, vitality and spirituality of the faithful at Mass on Sunday in the Diocese of Albany. St. Mary’s Church in Hudson was the first church shot in this series in January and now we bring you the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas in Albany. Father Joseph O’Brien is the pastor and Father Francis O’Connor is the Shrine Chaplain. The church, according to its website, is a ‘vibrant, multicultural community in the heart of the City of Albany … that brings the word of God to English, Spanish and Filipino speakers.’ If you would like your church featured — whether you live in Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga or beyond — email The Evangelist at [email protected]. Caption: Father Francis O'Conner. Photos by Michael P. Farrell
The Evangelist is starting a new photo series for 2020 called “Sunday in the Life,” in which our photographers capture the feeling, emotions, vitality and spirituality of the faithful at Mass on Sunday in the Diocese of Albany. St. Mary’s Church in Hudson was the first church shot in this series in January and now we bring you the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas in Albany. Father Joseph O’Brien is the pastor and Father Francis O’Connor is the Shrine Chaplain. The church, according to its website, is a ‘vibrant, multicultural community in the heart of the City of Albany … that brings the word of God to English, Spanish and Filipino speakers.’ If you would like your church featured — whether you live in Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga or beyond — email The Evangelist at [email protected]. Caption: Sheet music for "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Photos by Michael P. Farrell
The Evangelist is starting a new photo series for 2020 called “Sunday in the Life,” in which our photographers capture the feeling, emotions, vitality and spirituality of the faithful at Mass on Sunday in the Diocese of Albany. St. Mary’s Church in Hudson was the first church shot in this series in January and now we bring you the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas in Albany. Father Joseph O’Brien is the pastor and Father Francis O’Connor is the Shrine Chaplain. The church, according to its website, is a ‘vibrant, multicultural community in the heart of the City of Albany … that brings the word of God to English, Spanish and Filipino speakers.’ If you would like your church featured — whether you live in Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga or beyond — email The Evangelist at [email protected]. Caption: Sister Grace Diaz, who is retiring as pastoral associate, with the parishioners. Photos by Michael P. Farrell
The Evangelist is starting a new photo series for 2020 called “Sunday in the Life,” in which our photographers capture the feeling, emotions, vitality and spirituality of the faithful at Mass on Sunday in the Diocese of Albany. St. Mary’s Church in Hudson was the first church shot in this series in January and now we bring you the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas in Albany. Father Joseph O’Brien is the pastor and Father Francis O’Connor is the Shrine Chaplain. The church, according to its website, is a ‘vibrant, multicultural community in the heart of the City of Albany … that brings the word of God to English, Spanish and Filipino speakers.’ If you would like your church featured — whether you live in Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga or beyond — email The Evangelist at [email protected]. Caption: Parishioners during Mass. Photos by Michael P. Farrell
The Evangelist is starting a new photo series for 2020 called “Sunday in the Life,” in which our photographers capture the feeling, emotions, vitality and spirituality of the faithful at Mass on Sunday in the Diocese of Albany. St. Mary’s Church in Hudson was the first church shot in this series in January and now we bring you the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas in Albany. Father Joseph O’Brien is the pastor and Father Francis O’Connor is the Shrine Chaplain. The church, according to its website, is a ‘vibrant, multicultural community in the heart of the City of Albany … that brings the word of God to English, Spanish and Filipino speakers.’ If you would like your church featured — whether you live in Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga or beyond — email The Evangelist at [email protected]. Caption: Donald Arnold plays the trumpet during Mass. Photos by Michael P. Farrell