St. Theodore s Church 168 Spencerport Road Rochester, New York 14606

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1 St. Theodore s Church 168 Spencerport Road Rochester, New York Parish Office: , Fax: Faith Formation Office: Gsttheod@dor.org Like us on Facebook! January 24, 2016 I VE BEEN THINKING Words To Live By The Beatitudes for Families 1 Blessed are the families who live simply, for they will taste the joys of living in God s kingdom. 2 Blessed are the families who make time and space for each family member to mourn life s sorrows and losses, for they will receive God s comfort and consolation. 3 Blessed are the families who humbly receive life s gifts rather than grasp at power and possessions, for they will discover they have been given everything they need. 4 Blessed are the families who nurture a hunger and thirst for fairness so that others will know the justice of God s ways. 5 Blessed are families in which mercy is abundant and forgiveness is given freely so that God s mercy will be readily available to all. 6 Blessed are families who ground their lives in God and rise above the lures of temptation, for God will shine his face upon them. 7 Blessed are the families who create peace at home, in the community, and in the world, for they will be God s very own. 8 Blessed are the families who strengthen one another, encourage compassion, and desire to do good despite life s blows and setbacks, for they help bring about the Kingdom of God. (by Tom McGrath) I hope that that all of us find great wisdom in these beautifully adapted words of the Beatitudes. They certainly got me thinking! Peace & Love,

2 Page Two St. Theodore s Church, Rochester, New York ICE SKATING and TACOS Students in grades 6-12 along with our college friends are invited to join us for Ice Skating on Sunday, January 31 from 3:15 to 5:05 p.m. at Bill Gray s Regional Iceplex in Henrietta. We will meet at the Iceplex at 2:45 p.m. Transportation needs to be provided by parents to and from this event. After skating, we will come back to St. Theodore s for Taco Night! Family members and friends are invited to join us. If we have 20+ people the cost for skating and skate rental will be $6 for youth and adults. If under 20 people, the cost for skating for adults is $7, teens $4; plus skate rental $4. In order to determine the cost of skating and also to plan for food, please let Maureen know if you will be attending both or just one of these activities by Monday, January 25. Parent chaperones are needed. If anyone needs a permission form, would like to chaperone or has questions, please contact Maureen Piehler at or mpiehler@dor.org. ONGOING BOTTLE AND CAN DRIVE TO SUPPORT YOUTH PROGRAMS Boxes to drop off your donations are in the main entrance of church, in front of receptionist office and outside Faith Formation Office. Thank you for your support! WEDDINGS AT ST. THEODORE S Couples who are contemplating marriage in this coming year are asked to please contact Deacon Angelo as soon as possible to reserve the church before you sign a contract with a reception hall. Deacon Angelo can be reached at S O S Daily Cash Raffle Winners 01/11 Rita DeBellis $25 01/12 Joseph Esposito $25 01/13 Dick Lewandowski $25 01/14 Denise Rado $25 01/15 Jon Penner $25 01/16 Michael Brennan $50 01/17 Jerry Abruzzese $50 THIS WEEKEND Knights of Columbus Council 178 is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast to benefit St. Theodore s Parish Come and enjoy pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee in the Parish Hall Sunday morning 9:30am to 12:30pm No reservations needed. Only $5.00 per person. Children 2 and under free Women of Faith LOVED Farewell Tour February 26-27, 2016 First Niagara Center, Buffalo, NY Friday, 7-10 PM and Saturday, 9-5 PM Four reasons why you need to be there: You are surrounded by other sisters in Christ. It s a great place to bring friends who might never go to church with you. The Gospel is presented in a clear and easy way to understand. You will walk away with something you didn t know you needed until it was given to you. Hear what others are saying about this event: God will find a way to touch each person through the words of others! The music is amazing! It s an experience that is hard to explain to others, it must be experienced. I was flooded with emotion as I saw a visual picture of the body of Christ coming together for the same purpose. If you are interested, please contact Lydia Blum at MA3@womenoffaith.com or at for group discounts and seat reservations.

3 Page Three St. Theodore s Church, Rochester, New York January 24, 2016 FOOD CUPBOARD NEWS Each week we get many thanks and blessings from those whom we help in our community. We are able to give them assistance because of your generosity and thoughtfulness. Thank you and God bless you all. NEEDED ITEM OF THE WEEK: Ramen Noodles GOOD NEWS FOR PARENTS WITH SMALL CHILDREN A DIAPER CHANGING TABLE has been installed in the Women's bathroom in the parish life center. In case you were unaware, there is also a changing table in the bathroom in the chapel entrance of church DEACON INFORMATION SESSIONS January 14 at Holy Spirit, Penfield; January 28 at St. Mark, Greece, February 17 at Assumption, Fairport, March 3 at St. Pius Tenth School, Chili and April 6 at Transfiguration in Pittsford. All sessions are at 7:00 p.m. An overview of the 5-year application and formation process and the time commitment involved and answer questions about ongoing ministry. An eligible applicant for permanent deacon formation is a man of strong and active faith who can demonstrate a record of service in the communities in which he lives, works and worships. He must be at least 35 years of age and no more than 62 years of age at the time of ordination, in good health, emotionally mature and stable in his professional and personal relationships. Men may be single or married. Interested men and their wives are encouraged to attend. For more information please contact Deacon John Brasley, Director of Deacon Personnel & Director of Deacon Formation, Diocese of Rochester, or jbrasley@dor.org Please remember St. Theodore's Church of Gates, NY in your will. HOSPITAL CALLS When you are hospitalized, it is the great desire of our priest and pastoral staff to visit with you when you are in any of our local hospitals. Be aware that due to privacy laws, we cannot access information about your hospitalization unless you indicate St. Theodore s as your faith community on your admissions forms. Better yet, have a family member call the parish office at with the dates of your hospitalization, which hospital you are at and a room number. DID YOU KNOW? St. Theodore's offers the use of the parish hall following funerals held here. The members of Martha's Ministry set up and clean up after the gathering. All paper supplies and coffee/tea are provided. Food may be catered in or provided by family and friends. Please call Sister Cathy for further information. SATURDAY CONFESSION TIME CHANGE During the Jubilee Year of Mercy, which began December 13, our Saturday afternoon confession time will begin at 3:30 p.m. Fresh Wind in Our Sails - Thursday, January 28, from 7:00 8:30 a.m. at the SSJ Motherhouse, 150 French Rd., features John Curtis and David Wikiera exploring, Gay and Catholic: The Experience and the Meaning. As we hear people s stories of abiding love of God and choosing God and the Church over and over again, we come closer to the storytellers and understand our own experience better. For more information please call or jsobala@ssjrochester.org. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PARISH Did you know that you can make your contributions online through your bank? If you do online bill paying with your bank, add St. Theodore s Church as a payee. Use your envelope number as your account number and let them know how often to initiate a check. The bank will then send the check right to St. Theodore s and we will enter the contributions in our computer just as if you put your envelope in the collection basket. If you have any questions, please call Leigh Ann in the parish office. If you make your contributions in cash, please make sure to use your envelopes (or any envelope with your name and envelope number on it) so that we can track your contributions for you. Recently we have had some parishioners audited by the IRS and unfortunately they did not use envelopes and we were unable to give them a listing of their contributions.

4 Page Four MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 25 MONDAY The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle 8:30 A.M. James Finucane req. Liz & Leo Collia TUESDAY Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops 8:30 A.M. Celestina DiLettera req. Maria & Dominic Fargnoli WEDNESDAY Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 A.M. Dr. James Michael req. M/M Tracy THURSDAY Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church 8:30 A.M. Communion Service FRIDAY Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 A.M. Tom Attridge req. Wife & Children 8:30 A.M. Joseph Cianciotto req. Family WEEKEND MASSES Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time SATURDAY 4:30 P.M. Joao & Maria Martins Luis req. Daughter, Anita Faria & Family 4:30 P.M. Cesarina and Gennaro DeBellis req. Marco DeBellis SUNDAY 9:00 A.M. The People of St. Theodore s Parish 11:00 A.M. Amelia DiPasquale req. Bob Grande Bible readings for next Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; 1 Cor 12:31-13:13 or 13:4-13; Lk 4-21:30(72) Thank you to the good stewards who support our parish with your time, talent and treasure. FINANCES FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 17 Weekly Needed Collection $9, Amount Received $8, Amount short this week $ Attendance 785 Children s Envelopes $22.00 Number of Envelopes 428 Fiscal Year Sunday Collection Budget $503,000 Fiscal Year-To-Date Actual $271,283

5 Page Five Eucharistic Chapel Open 24 Hours SUNDAY 9:00 AM RCIA/RCIC 9:30 AM-12:30 PM K of C Pancake Breakfast 5:00 PM NCYC Reunion MONDAY 5:00 PM Faith Formation Classes for Grades 1-5 7:00 PM Faith Formation Classes for Grades 6-8 7:00 PM Adult Bell Choir Rehearsal TUESDAY 9:00 AM-10:00 PM Solemn Adoration WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM-10:00 PM Solemn Adoration 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY 1:30 PM Bible Study 4:30 PM Youth Bell Choir Rehearsal SATURDAY 3:30 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation NEXT SUNDAY 9:00 AM RCIA/RCIC 2:45 PM Youth Gathering Ice Skating & Tacos PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday Thursday 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Parish Staff: Rev. Steve Kraus, Pastor Angelo Coccia, Deacon Laurence Feasel, Deacon Craig Stratton, Deacon Sr. Catherine Pfleger, RSM, Pastoral Associate (Worship) Rita Manners, Music Director Maureen Piehler, Faith Formation Coordinator/ Youth Minister Leigh Ann Lester, Business Manager Maria Discavage, Faith Formation Secretary John Hammerle, Parish Council Chair Food Cupboard: Interpreted for hearing impaired 9:00 9:00 A.M. Hearing Loop

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