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St. Theodore s Church 168 Spencerport Road Rochester, New York 14606 January 4, 2015 Parish Office: 429-6811, Fax: 429-7726 Faith Formation Office: 429-5650 e-mail: Gsttheod@dor.

With Melchior, we praise you. With Balthasar, we acknowledge your beauty. We gaze in love, like Mary. We stand in awe, like Joseph We shine in joy, like a star. O Word-made-flesh, lead us.

Our world is shattered, our future is blurred, our destiny darkness. But you bring hope, you give life, you bear in your small body the immense promise of God.

1 St. Theodore s Church 168 Spencerport Road Rochester, New York January 4, 2015 Parish Office: , Fax: Faith Formation Office: Gsttheod@dor.org Like us on Facebook! We adore you, O Christ. We bless you, O Incarnate Wonder. We acclaim you, O Light of the World. With Caspar, we extol you. With Melchior, we praise you. With Balthasar, we acknowledge your beauty. We gaze in love, like Mary. We stand in awe, like Joseph We shine in joy, like a star. O Word-made-flesh, lead us. O Wonder of Humanity, liberate our desire. O Child of Bethlehem, give us new birth. Light of the World Our journey is harsh, our dreams float away, our purpose is unsure. Our world is shattered, our future is blurred, our destiny darkness. But you bring hope, you give life, you bear in your small body the immense promise of God. Pour upon us the treasures of your kingdom. Bathe us in the brilliance of your light. Bring us to new birth in your likeness. Teach us to marvel in your words. Tune our voices to your glory. Make us magi of your epiphany. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your holy Incarnation you have redeemed the world! Blind us with your radiance. Ravish us with your splendor. Touch us with your mercy. by Father Richard Fragomeni, liturgist and professor Amen. Please remember that we are $15,000 behind in our weekend collection. We are also behind on our CMA collection.

This will be our third time attending. Interested?

If you have any questions, contact Maureen at 429-5650 or email mpiehler@dor.org. Be sure to visit the NCYC 2015 website: http://ncyc.nfcym.org. To my parish family.

Thank you to the two parishioners who donated money to the parish for the installation of the automatic door opener in the church entrance.

MEN'S CLUB The Men s club will meet Monday, January 5, at 6:45 p.m. in the north end of the school. Park in the west parking lot. We will be having hot soup followed by a meeting.

S O S DAILY CASH RAFFLE WINNERS 12/22 Paul Marzovilla $25 12/23 Frank Colavecchia $25 12/24 Lennard Anderson $25 12/25 John Bonafede $25 12/26 Lisa Pennello $25 12/27 Rose & Jack Ferrante $50 12/28

Students will participate in the liturgy and receive a special blessing and a gift from the parish. Rock of Faith will be leading the music for this liturgy.

If you have a third grader in our weekly religion program or a Catholic school and plan to attend, please call 429-5650 by Wednesday to let us know how many will be coming so we can plan for food.

m. in church; please arrive a few minutes early to sign in. Be sure that the children bring their Reconciliation textbook with them and put their name in the book.

2 Page Two St. Theodore s Church, Rochester, New York ATTENTION TEENS CURRENTLY IN GRADES 8-12 & YOUNG ADULTS CURRENTLY IN COLLEGE The National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis will be November This will be our third time attending. Interested? Come to our Information Session FOR PARENTS AND TEENS on next SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 AFTER THE 11:00 MASS in the meeting room across from the Faith Formation office. If you have any questions, contact Maureen at or mpiehler@dor.org. Be sure to visit the NCYC 2015 website: To my parish family. Thank you for the cards, good wishes, hugs and kisses and gifts for Christmas. My love and prayers.-sister Cathy THANK YOU! Thank you to the two parishioners who donated money to the parish for the installation of the automatic door opener in the church entrance. Also, thank you to the parishioner who donated money last year for the purchase of a new wall hanging. The wall hanging has been ordered and should be arriving soon. MEN'S CLUB The Men s club will meet Monday, January 5, at 6:45 p.m. in the north end of the school. Park in the west parking lot. We will be having hot soup followed by a meeting. All men of the parish are welcome to join us. Come for some good food and conversation. S O S DAILY CASH RAFFLE WINNERS 12/22 Paul Marzovilla $25 12/23 Frank Colavecchia $25 12/24 Lennard Anderson $25 12/25 John Bonafede $25 12/26 Lisa Pennello $25 12/27 Rose & Jack Ferrante $50 12/28 Nikole Bauman $50 THIRD GRADE MASS Next Sunday's 9:00 a.m. mass will be a special celebration for our third graders and their families. Students will participate in the liturgy and receive a special blessing and a gift from the parish. Rock of Faith will be leading the music for this liturgy. After mass there will be a coffee hour in the parish hall to meet the teachers and other families in the third grade program. If you have a third grader in our weekly religion program or a Catholic school and plan to attend, please call by Wednesday to let us know how many will be coming so we can plan for food. Hope you can join us! FIRST RECONCILIATION This Thursday is the "mini retreat" for the children preparing for First Reconciliation and at least one of their parents. We will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. in church; please arrive a few minutes early to sign in. Be sure that the children bring their Reconciliation textbook with them and put their name in the book. Lessons 1-7 along with the worksheets for lessons 3, 5, 6 and 7 need to be completed by Thursday. The books and worksheets will be collected for Mrs. Piehler to review. Any questions, call We will be having two First Reconciliation celebrations this year; on Tuesday, January 20 for last names beginning A-L and on Tuesday, January 27 for last names beginning M-Z. Please keep these children and their families in your prayers during this special time in their faith journey. CONFIRMATION MEETINGS Informational meetings for parents and teens in grades 7-8 who are interested in enrolling in our Confirmation program will be on Wednesday, January 14 and Thursday, January 15 at 7:00 p.m. (choose one) in the meeting room across from the Faith Formation office. Letters with more information about the program were sent home last week. At the informational meetings, the teen and their parent(s) will sign up for an interview with a staff member to determine if the teen is ready to prepare for Confirmation this year. Teens need to be enrolled in our weekly religion program or a Catholic School to prepare for this sacrament. It is very important that you call to let us know which meeting you will be attending so we can plan for seating! These are the only dates scheduled for the meeting; if you do not attend, this sacrament will need to be delayed. Any questions, call Maureen Piehler. The sanctuary lamp will burn in the Eucharistic Chapel this week for: Mario Cerami Req. Wife & Family

less fortunate and to provide food for those who are hungry. Please remember the food cupboard and bring your non-perishable items each week.

Formation Office. Thank you for your support!

featured. There will be a variety of wines to taste. Hors d oeuvres will also be served during the evening. The wines will be available to purchase.

VALENTINE DAY BASKET RAFFLE Three baskets will be raffled. They will include restaurant gift certificates, lottery tickets, candy and more. The drawing will be February 6 at our Wine Tasting Event.

m. In the Parish Hall The Knights of Columbus Council 178 is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast to benefit St. Theodore s Youth Group. Come and enjoy pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee.

WHAT S IN A GODPARENT? Choosing a godparent for a child is one of the most important decisions a parent makes for that child s life!

Much thought and prayer, then, is needed to pick the person(s) who will best fulfill that role.

3 Page Three St. Theodore s Church, Rochester, New York January 4, 2015 FOOD CUPBOARD NEWS With every changing year, we experience new changes in our lives, but we still believe that we are called to share with those less fortunate and to provide food for those who are hungry. Please remember the food cupboard and bring your non-perishable items each week. NEEDED ITEM OF THE WEEK: 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! Spaghetti Sauce and Pasta THE SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE IS HOSTING A WINE TASTING EVENT Friday, February 6, 2015 in the Parish Hall Premium Finger Lakes wines from Eagle Crest Vineyards will be featured. There will be a variety of wines to taste. Hors d oeuvres will also be served during the evening. The wines will be available to purchase. Watch the bulletin for more information on ticket availability. Amateur wine tasting no experience necessary! Wine novices welcome just bring your enthusiasm! VALENTINE DAY BASKET RAFFLE Three baskets will be raffled. They will include restaurant gift certificates, lottery tickets, candy and more. The drawing will be February 6 at our Wine Tasting Event. You do not need to be present to win! Tickets will be in next week s bulletin and additional tickets will be available at the back of church. PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sunday, January 18 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In the Parish Hall The Knights of Columbus Council 178 is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast to benefit St. Theodore s Youth Group. Come and enjoy pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. No reservations are needed. Only $5.00 per person. Children 2 and under free. Our next Pancake Breakfast is schedule for Sunday, February 15, to benefit the General Funds of St. Theodore s Church. WHAT S IN A GODPARENT? Choosing a godparent for a child is one of the most important decisions a parent makes for that child s life! The Church s hope is that a godparent will be a life-long example and companion for the child s journey of faith. Much thought and prayer, then, is needed to pick the person(s) who will best fulfill that role. The Church requires that a godparent be a fully initiated Catholic through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist; actively practicing our faith through weekly worship at mass and striving to live according to God s way every day. It s most helpful if the godparent lives nearby and can be a part of the child s ongoing life, participating in important events all along the way. The Church requires only one godparent, although most couples prefer to ask two. If a Christian of another denomination is asked, they must be baptized and can serve only as a Christian witness, not as a godparent. A Catholic who has not been confirmed cannot serve as either a Christian witness or a godparent which makes sense when we understand the sacred responsibility that Catholics accept. If you are expecting or have a newborn, you will want to put preparing for your child s Baptism a high priority. Call Sister Cathy at for an initial interview. Then plan to attend our next group session on Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00 p.m. Godparents are asked to attend as well, since part of this meeting helps them understand their role and responsibilities. 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 HELP CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES ASSIST VICTIMS OF EBOLA Our parish will be taking a second collection the weekend of January 24 & 25 to assist Catholic Relief Services in its efforts to battle the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa. One hundred percent of the money collected will be sent to CRS, the official overseas relief agency of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Among its many efforts, CRS has committed to training thousands of health workers and facilities in infection-control procedures, ensuring safe and dignified burials for victims of Ebola and developing and implementing prevention awareness programs, as well as providing food to more than 120,000 people who have lost their source of income or can no longer meet their food needs due to the outbreak s effect on local economies. Please make your check out to St. Theodore s Church with Ebola Relief in the memo/notes field. Thank you in advance for your donation to help those in dire need. Bishop Matano encourages us to take this special second offering.

Page Four MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 5 MONDAY St. John Neumann, bishop 8:30 A.M. Grace Giapietro req. Nancy Paneta TUESDAY Christmas Weekday 8:30 A.M. Anna D Elia In Zona req.

Family FRIDAY Christmas Weekday 8:30 A.M. Robert Sacheli req. Brunette Family 8:30 A.M. Dennis Klender req. Paula Daily WEEKEND MASSES The Baptism of the Lord SATURDAY 4:30 P.M. The People of St.

4 Page Four MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 5 MONDAY St. John Neumann, bishop 8:30 A.M. Grace Giapietro req. Nancy Paneta TUESDAY Christmas Weekday 8:30 A.M. Anna D Elia In Zona req. Nick & Elaine Zona 8:30 A.M. Angelique Marie McCabe req. Family WEDNESDAY St. Raymond of Penyafort, priest 8:30 A.M. Anna Barattini req. daughter, Carol Barattini THURSDAY Christmas Weekday 8:30 A.M. Mario Cerami req. Family FRIDAY Christmas Weekday 8:30 A.M. Robert Sacheli req. Brunette Family 8:30 A.M. Dennis Klender req. Paula Daily WEEKEND MASSES The Baptism of the Lord SATURDAY 4:30 P.M. The People of St. Theodore s Parish SUNDAY 9:00 A.M. John Pereira req. wife, Loretta 11:00 A.M. Mary Stella Salamone req. Carolyn & Paul Brescia 11:00 A.M. Alfonsina Traetta req. Ylenia Vito Bible readings for next Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Acts 10:34-38; Mk 1:7-11 BAPTISM Giovanni Cardinale Child of Jillian & Carlo Thank you to the good stewards who support our parish with your time, talent and treasure. FINANCES FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 21 Amount Received $9, Amount short this week $ Attendance 820 Children s Envelopes $43.00 Capital Maintenance Fund $ Number of Envelopes 499 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS All parishioners who have made monetary contributions in 2014 will receive a statement of their contributions. Statements will be available for pick up in the back of church in the middle of January. All remaining statements will be mailed on January 31. Finances for the week of December 28 will be included in the January 11 bulletin.

Page Five Eucharistic Chapel Open 24 Hours MONDAY 5:00 PM Faith Formation Classes for Grades 1-5 7:00 PM Faith Formation Classes for Grades

9:00 AM-Midnight Solemn Adoration 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY 1:30 PM Bible Study 4:30 PM Youth Bell Choir Rehearsal 8:00 PM First

11:00 Mass NCYC Information Meeting 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.

Catherine Pfleger, RSM, Pastoral Associate (Worship) Rita Manners, Music Director Maureen Piehler, Faith Formation Coordinator/ Youth Minister

5 Page Five Eucharistic Chapel Open 24 Hours MONDAY 5:00 PM Faith Formation Classes for Grades 1-5 7:00 PM Faith Formation Classes for Grades 6-8 6:45 PM Men s Club 7:00 PM Adult Bell Choir Rehearsal TUESDAY 9:00 AM-10:00 PM Solemn Adoration 7:00 PM Rosary Altar Society WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM-Midnight Solemn Adoration 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY 1:30 PM Bible Study 4:30 PM Youth Bell Choir Rehearsal 8:00 PM First Reconciliation Retreat SATURDAY 3:45 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation NEXT WEEK 9:00 AM 3rd Grade Mass & Coffee Hour 9:00 AM Rock of Faith After 11:00 Mass NCYC Information Meeting 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 Rev. Paul Freemesser, In Residence Angelo Coccia, Deacon Laurence Feasel, Deacon Sr. Catherine Pfleger, RSM, Pastoral Associate (Worship) Rita Manners, Music Director Maureen Piehler, Faith Formation Coordinator/ Youth Minister Leigh Ann Lester, Business Manager Nichole Valdez, Faith Formation Secretary Parish Council Chair: Sylvia Tortora Food Cupboard: Interpreted for hearing impaired 9:00 9:00 A.M. Hearing Loop

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

St. Theodore s Church 168 Spencerport Road Rochester, New York 14606 March 8, 2015 Parish Office: 429-6811, Fax: 429-7726 Faith Formation Office: 429-5650 e-mail: Gsttheod@dor.org http://sttheodoreschurch.com