Congratulations to our First Communion Class

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1 St. Peter s Church Parish Office St. Peter s Fax rstpeter@twcny.rr.com Office Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday 8:00am - 12:00 and 1:00-4:00pm Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00am - 3:45pm Religious Education Office Online at: spcdre@twcny.rr.com St. Mary s /St. Peter s Parish 200 N. James Street Rome, New York Pastor: Father Philip A. Hearn Senior Priest Retired: Father Donald H. Karlen Deacon: Deacon Nicholas Rosher Pastoral Sister de Paul Juliano, OSF Associates: Sister Rosaire Anne De Mare, CSJ Visit us online at: April St. Mary s Oratory 210 W. Liberty Street St. Peter s Cemetery St. Mary s Cemetery Congratulations to our First Communion Class Ella Adey Avery Bates Zachary Beeman Brody Boris Payton Boris Zoe Connor Keeley Duffy Elizabeth Firsching Kenneth Gilmore Wyatt Knamm Alexandra Manno Arya Mathis Jordan Meier Jonathan Norris Connor O'Rourke Madalyn Parry Casimir Richardson Ciera Roberts Joseph Rosato Jordan Roser Bradley Sharpstene Halley Stagner Brooke Sutton Joshua Tyczinski Mark Varano Ella Vescio Carly Wutsch Ashley Zyskowski

2 Page Two St. Mary s / St. Peter s Parish, Rome, New York LITURGY SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Saturday, April 29, 2017 St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the church (Acts 6:1-7; Jn 16:1-15) 7:00 am Mass for Robert Rood by Rose Mattia and Family 5:00 pm Vigil Mass for Ruth Mullin by Allison and Erin and for Paul Worlock by Paul Powers and Kevin Uvanni by Fred and Rosemary Boehlert Sunday, April 30, 2017 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 8:00 am Mass for Ron Cushman by his wife Connie and for Carmel Giardino by Family and for Nicholas DeProspero (Anniv) by son David 10:00 am Mass for Arlyn C. Zeller (Anniv) by Alane, Joe and Sarah and for Carol Martini Stanton (living: for healing & strength) by Helen Martini and for Rita Thayer by Alane, Joe and Sarah 12:00 pm THE CELEBRATION OF FIRST COMMUNION 12:00 pm Mass for William Whooten by Lorrier Whooten and Family and for the Deceased Members of the Burns and Tardugno Families by Family SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION/ CONFESSION Saturday 4:00 pm or by appointment at the Rectory SACRAMENTS OF MATRIMONY/ MARRIAGE AND/OR SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please call the Rectory Office for information SACRAMENT OF THE SICK FOR THE HOMEBOUND AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL When a family member or friend may be in need of anointing, please call the Rectory Office. Monday, May 1, 2017 St. Joseph the Worker (Acts 6:15/Jn22-29) 7:00 am Mass for Janet Kiser (Wedding Day) by Family 8:00 am Mass for Antoinette Janik (5th Anniv) by Family Tuesday, May 2, 2017 St. Athanasius, Bishop & Doctor of the Church (Acts 7:51-8:1. Jn 6:30-36) 7:00 am Mass for Mickey & Catherine Consilio by Mickey and for Peter Betz by his wife Irene 8:00 am Mass for Violet Diliberto by Dave and Margaret Bovi Wednesday, May 3, 2017 Sts Philip and James, Apostles (1Cor 15:1-8; Jn 14:6-14) 7:00 am Mass for Philip Goetz, Jr. by Kitty Dillon Thursday, May 4, 2017 (Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51) 7:00 am Mass for Charles J. Hall (Birthday) by his wife Irene and Family and for Ruth Demers by Rome Sports Hall of Fame and for health for Kathy Root by Irene Bentz Friday, May 5, 2017 (Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59) 7:00 am John Rhude by Family 10:30 am Memorial Mass for William Morgan Saturday, May 6, 2017 (Acts 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69) 7:00 am Mass Robert Rood by Mike and Colleen Dunn 2:00 pm WEDDING MASS for Lindsay Chlebus and Ryan Perks 5:00 pm Vigil Mass for Mark Grifasi (7th Anniv) by Parents and Family and for Kathleen Cerjan Herbst (Birthday) by Harry and Betty Clapper Sunday, May 7, 2017 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 8:00 am Mass Rick Lefevre (Anniv) family and for Violet Dilberto by Sister depaul Juliano, OSF and for Nicholas De Prospero by son David 10:00 am Mass for Gaylord H. Miller (Anniv) by Kathy Miller and for George Boulanger by Mitch and Debbie 11:30 am Mass for Bob and Edna White by Daughter and for Antoinette Mungari by Daughter Antoinette HOSPITAL It is important that a family member indicate that the person being admitted to the hospital is a Catholic and belongs to a certain parish. Our Parish Ministers who are visitors go to the hospital almost everyday. NEW MEMBERS We welcome new members to our parish family. We invite you to become an active participant of our parish community. Please introduce yourself to the Pastor and please call the rectory to register. A SPECIAL NOTE: For those who find it difficult to walk, etc. The front pews across the Church are reserved for you. Communion can be brought to your pew. If anyone needs Communion in any pew, please indicate that to the Minister of the Eucharist who will assist the person in need. HEARING AIDS: Assistive hearing devices are available for loan in the Sacristy before Mass. No second collection this weekend! April 23, 2017 St. Mary s /St. Peter s Collection $11, Misc. Makeups $ Thank you for your support!

3 Page Three Visit us at stmarysstpeters.com PARISH EVENTS OF THE WEEK Monday, May 1st, at 6:30 pm May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary Monday, May 1st, Legion of Mary at 2:45 pm in St. Peter s Rectory Wednesday, May 3rd, Scripture Sharing to reflect on the Readings for Sunday Liturgy at 10:00 am in the St. Peter s Church Hall. All are Welcome Wednesday, May 3rd, Prayer Group at 7 pm at St. Mary s Parish Center Friday, May 5th, Bingo at St. Mary s at 7:00 pm for Team 2. Doors open at 5 pm Sunday, May 7th, Annual Pot Luck Dinner, 3:00 to 6:00 pm in St. Peter s Church Hall REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY Vigil MASS 5:00 pm SUNDAYS 8:00 am, 10 am and 11:30 am COLLECTION HELPERS April 30th Rose Egloff Bonnie Taylor May 7th Cindy Thurston Amy Balog ALTAR AND SANCTUARY CARE May Judy Pallatti Mary Wayhl HOSPITAL VISITATION April 30th St. Mary s/st. Peter s Team2 May 7th St. John s Team 3 Weekdays Holydays Monday to Saturday 7:00 am 7:00am, 12:10pm and 5:30 pm THE SANCTUARY LAMP April 30th and May 8th for V. Surace by Kay DeSimone and Sue & Lyle Pelton from Heaven MEMORIAL FUND DONATIONS IN MISSION OF THE CHRIST CHILD In Memory of: Paul Worlock, Requested by: Toni Belmont Paul Powers James and Suzanne Cusack Rome Lion Club Donna Richards Charles & Gail Lupica Paul & Laura Rusyniak Don and Carole Gandek Raymond Meier David & Constance Hurd Gerald McDonald M/M R. Patrick Corbett Dale & Judy Rashford Judith and Charles Collier David & Jean Bauer James & Susan Mullen Art & Jeanette Reid James & Alberta Milews Susan Whitney Daniel & Kathleen McAuliffe Bill & Mary Carmel Wolf Sandra A. Morris Rome Bar Association Maureen & Bob Van Slyke Janet & Paul Pileckas Ernie & Jean Iuorno Senator & Genevieve Iuorno Joan McKenna, Requested by Paul and Marcia Marcellus Russell & Cindy Marchione Marie & Rocco Migliori Ann & Ted Kehoe Nancy & Keith King Phillip Goetz Jr. Requested by Kathleen & Charles Goetz Marie Ryder, Requested by Kathy Oliver, daughter Sunday, April 30th, Celebration of First Communion Monday, May 1st, May Crowning at 6:30 pm in Church Monday, May 1st, Grades 1 to 6 from 6 to 7 pm Monday, May 1sr Grades 7 to 9 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm Wednesday, Grades 1 to 6 from 8 to 9 am Sunday, 2nd year Confirmation Large Group 11:30 am Mass with Rehearsal until 2:30 pm Candidates only FAMILY PERSEPCTIVE Provided by the Hope Appeal funds In today s gospel the disciples were returning home so downcast they did not recognize Jesus walking with them. In our homes we can be so overwhelmed with responsibilities we don t see God with us. Today s gospel tells us to stop and open our eyes to the blessings we are to one another. St. Mary s/st. Peter s Parish Annual Pot Luck Dinner St. Peter s Church Hall May 7, :00 TO 6:00 PM Bring your favorite dish to pass RAFFLES AND PRIZES To Benefit the Diabetes Association.

4 Page four Dear Padre, Sometimes a priest at Mass skips (or forgets) the blessing after the Confiteor: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. I learned this prayer is important because it prepares us to receive the Eucharist. Is that correct? The penitential act at Mass concludes with the priest s absolution, but it lacks the efficacy of the Sacrament of Penance (GIRM 51). In The Tridentine Missal, the Confiteor was followed by a version of the formula in use today and a second formula: May the almighty and merciful Lord grant us pardon, absolution, and remission of all our sins. This second, quasiabsolution is omitted in the current rite, along with the sign of the cross that accompanied it. Jesus told Simon and his companions to lower their nets after they had caught nothing. When their boats began to sink with so many fish, Simon fell at Jesus knees and said, Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man (Luke 5:8). Often, when entering God s presence, we are so filled with awe that we become aware of our own sinfulness. Yet our primary purpose in gathering for worship is not to acknowledge our sins but to acknowledge God s mercy. Thus, the penitential act exists to unite the faithful as a community and to prepare them to listen to God s word and to celebrate the Eucharist. DID YOU KNOW? That in both Catholic and Protestant traditions. Joseph is regarded as the patron saint of workers and fathers. Pope Pius XI declared him to be both the patron and the protector of the Catholic Church in addition to his patronages of the sick and of a happy death, due to the belief that he died in the presence of Jesus and Mary. Also.That the Catholic church not being able to ordain women to the priesthood is a doctrine of the Faith. YOU CAN LOOK IT UP!! The Encyclical Ordinatio Sacerdotalis by Pope John Paul II in 1944 clarified that Jesus chose only men as His apostles, thus no grounds to change this. FROM THE Maintenance Department In order to expedite any repairs to the Church pews and kneeler, we would like to ask for your help in identifying any repairs that are needed. Located at the front and side vestibules are maintenance request forms. Please identify the pew number which is located at the end of each pew. Thank you in advance for your help. Mark LaGasse The first reading from Acts recounts Peter explaining to the crowd that Jesus is the Messiah promised by God, sitting on David s throne. In the second reading, we are reminded that Jesus is the lamb whose precious blood has ransomed us from sin. In the Gospel, Jesus reveals himself who were traveling to Emmaus in the breaking of the bread. To appreciate who Jesus is in God s plan of salvation, we must look to the Hebrew Scriptures the written word of God fulfilled by Jesus, the Word of God becomes flesh. With gratitude and the deepest of appreciation that we have been redeemed by Jesus, the spotless unblemished lamb, let us strive to build up the kingdom of God on earth each day by living as faithful disciples of Jesus. Scripture confirms Jesus identity as the only Begotten Son of God! Congratulations to the members of our First Holy Communion class and to their wonderful parents who brought them to all their classes. They are a beautiful example of God s love as they come forward to receive the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. I want to THANK our First Communion teachers Katherine Connor, Donna Shields and Christina Stutman and also Jean Bauer and Laura Mack for a marvelous job of preparing the students for their big day and the future. Let us pray for the members of this year s Confirmation class and their families. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred by Bishop Robert Cunningham at our 5:00 pm Vigil Mass on Saturday May 13th.. Speaking of prayers please continue to pray for all of our sick and homebound. And also pray for Vocations to the Religious Life and Priesthood and for one another. May God bless You always as do I! Fr.H

5 Page 5 ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY Dear Women of the Parish: Our final meeting before summer break is May 18th. We will have our traditional covered dish to pass. This meeting, in lieu of a guest speaker, we decided to resurrect the Pound Auction. We are putting a twist on it. Purchase an item up to $5.00 max, wrap it, and bring it to the meeting. We will have a bidding of $2.00 limit. This is a lot of fun and the proceeds are for the treasury. Our Bi-Annual Bake Sale is May 20-21st. We need coverage before and after the Masses to sell the items. Please mark your calendars. You help is needed. We are planning on having a few Basket Raffles. Suggestions are...patriotic one, a Kitchenery one, maybe Back to School one. If interested in this project, call Mary Wahl. Maybe you have more ideas!!!! Monday May 1st 6:15 PM St. Peter s Church The children of our parish will present a May Crowning Ceremony in honor of Mary, Our Blessed Mother. Our Faith Formation students in grades 1 and 2 will lead a procession up the main aisle to bring flowers to a statue of Mary, and to place a crown of flowers on her. Youth Choir Singers from St. Mary's-St. Peter's Parish will lead in singing four Marian hymns, including the traditional May Crowning song, "Bring Flowers of the Fairest (Mary, Queen of the May)." The Youth Singers will also sing four secular songs on the themes of kindness and caring as a special tribute to our Mother Mary, who loves and cares for us. All are welcome to attend the ceremony. The May Crowning Ceremony is a lovely, traditional way to usher in the month of May, a month which is dedicated to Mary. We hope to see you there! Pope Francis Speaks to our hearts!! A Rich Seed Followers of Christ, in a spirit of poverty, plant a seed so rich that it becomes a great tree, filling the whole world with its fruit. You re Invited Friday, April 28th from 10:30 am to 2 pm Celebrate the Opening of Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency s Emergency Shelter for Runaway & Homeless Youth 210 W. Liberty Street (St. Mary s Rectory) Ribbon cutting at 11:00 am. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Knights of Columbus 112 Ridge St., Rome The next meeting Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 7 pm. Bingo at 7 pm every Wednesday, Doors open at 5 pm. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BUS TRIP TO MARYCREST May 11, 2017 Spend a day with the Sisters of Mary Immaculate who ministered for St. John the Baptist Parish in Rome almost 70 years. They are inviting us to visit them. It is a day trip leaving St. John s parking lot at 7 am and returning about 10 pm. To register Please call Theresa Holmes They love to see the Romans HOLY CROSS ACADEMY ONIEDA, NY Annual Mother s Day Plant Sale May 11th to May 14th Thursday to Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm, And Sunday, 10 am to 2 pm. Macy s parking lot at Sangertown Square Mall, New Hartford. A wide variety of hanging plants, annuals and perennials will be available. For further information call the school at

6 Page Six PARISH STAFF Director of Faith Formation Laura Mack ( ) Organist Jack Kempf Office Administration Sharon Hansen Administrative Assistant St. Peter s Sister Rosaire Anne Maintenance Directors St. Peter s Mark LaGasse St. Mary s William Link Cemetery Superintendent St. Peter s Joseph Megerell St. Mary s Joseph Fusco PARISH ORGANIZATION and PARTICIPATION Altar Rosary Society Mary Wahl Bingo Committee Mark LaGasse St. Peter s Senior Group W. Warren Sickles, Jr Readers and Eucharistic Ministers Kathy Miller Legion of Mary Betty Pettinelli Parish Fellowship Ann Lubecki Scripture Study Betty Pettinelli Prayer Group Barbara Thomas Funeral Preparations B. Thomas Volunteers are needed as: Altar Servers * Collection helpers Ushers * Choir * Greeters Please call the rectory for more information. PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless act they perform for us in our time of need, and give them peace. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen. LET US PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month Father Philip A. Hearn, Pastor Kevin Barry, President Betty Pettinelli, Vice President Joseph Maurer Trustee, St. Peter s Ralph Mirabelli.,Trustee, St. Mary s Dale Rashford, Trustee, St. Mary s Joseph Stanton Trustee, St. Peter s Michael Adey Toni Belmont Ginny Craiglow Michael D Amore Sister Rosaire Anne De Mare Edward Donohue Doug Holdridge. Carol Kaun Joan Lamb Laura Mack Marguerite Maurer Patrick Reilly Deacon Nicholas Rosher Let us remember our family, friends and parishioners in our prayers Father Guy Baccaro Raymond Barbar, Jr. Doris & Quintus Barry Joseph Beasock III Stella Beer Teresa Beddia Karen Bieksza James Brooks Carol Cadrette Kay Cerato Kim Casler Mary Jane Colangelo Robert F. Cole, Sr. Barbara Colquhoun Nick Coorod John Cordsen Esther Curran Tom Delpico John Damon Kaye DeSimone Barry Dunning Al Eisinger Robyn Engle Judith Ann Fesner Rose Fenton Joan Fiaschetti Diana Fowler Julianna Fusco Michael Gans Billy Jo Hidenbrandt Ron Henderson Joan Hinman David Johnston CHRIST THE KING RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER For all events call: Three Abrahamic Faith Leaders Talk about Isalm in America Thursday, May 4 from 7-8:30 pm Father John Rose, director of Christ the King Retreat house. Rabbi Andrew Pepperstone, Congregation Beth Shalom, Mohamed Khater. Free will offering Call to register. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ First Friday Reflections and Mass with Father Karlen 10 am to 3 pm May 5th Includes Opening devotion, conferences and discussion, Mass with Anointing of the sick, lunch and Holy Hour with Benediction Offering $25.(includes Lunch) Call to register ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Preached Retreat with Diarmuld O Murchu June 2nd to June 4th ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Preached Retreat with Simeon Gallagher, OFM June 11th to June 16th Carol Johnson Lena Johnston Paula Johnston Jenny Kenny Colleen McLaughlin Kester Mary Ann Kimmel Robert Kimmel Paul LaSalle Teresa La Salle Father Vincent Long Lori Losowski Anne Lubecki David, Liz, and Mitzi Marcelletta Kevin Magnanti Geoff Marchione Russell Marchione Joseph Mastrangelo Patricia Melioris Larry Meus Angie Messineo Kathy Miller Tom Moonan Ann Moster Phil Murphy Beverly Nasci Tari-Lyn Orton Debbie Pacicca Fred Pacicca, Jr. Barbara Pazdur Rachel Pawlikowski Clair Papadametrious Katie Ponath John Preski Dorothy M. Pomilio Debbie Puffer James Rank Larry Riolo, Sr. William Riolo Catherine Roman Robert Roman Dwayne Roser Margaret Roser Lori Russo Margaret Rutledge Brian Schilling Emmalynn Sharrow Joe Simons Alexander Simpson Freja Emily Simpson Russell Smith Spencer Robert Smith Carl Sturtevant Blanche Swetman Carol Tardugno Michael Testa Anne Toepp Jim Vacherrse Alma Walton Vito Waterman John Wright Bill Williams David Williams Ray Dusty Whitman Riley Zabe Please call the rectory for additions, deletions and corrections. Call for more info and to register call Women at the Well Come to the well and be nourished 6:30 to 8 pm Call to register. Last Tuesday of each month Women of all ages are invited to come to enrich their own awareness of God in their life and become more attentive to the ways He nourishes them each day THE THIRD OPTION Many couples consider two options his way and her way. But now there is THE THIRD OPTION. Find joy in your marriage. Every other Sunday 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Come together or individually. Call to register. GRIEF SURVIVORS Meets every Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm A non-denominational support group for those suffering the loss of a loved one. Meets weekly to help you face the difficulty associated with losing a loved one. For more info call ADORATION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT at Transfiguration Church Chapel Adoration times will be from 6 am to 9 pm with 2 adorers required for each hour. To sign up or for questions call Bernadette Kapps at