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2 SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 "A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me. Cast me not out from your presence, and your Holy Spirit take not from me." Psalm 51 Dear Parishioners and Friends, We will have a special second collection this weekend on behalf of a request made by Bishop Matano and all United States Catholic Bishops to assist the hurricane and flooding victims. All funds collected will be used for victim assistance. Thank you for your generosity. This past Wednesday morning at daily mass we prayed for the safety of all people who are facing hurricane emergencies and disasters. We also asked for God's continued blessing upon our young students as they started a new school year this past week. What an exciting first day of school it was for our students last Wednesday. At St. Rita School, JOY was everywhere! Did you know that we have a weekly "E-Newsletter"? This is a parish newsletter that is ed to parishioners and friends each week. Inside is the Sunday Mass readings with reflections and meditations. Also included is the latest news and information about our parish and school, and details about upcoming events. If you would like to be included, please let the office know by (wstritap@dor.org) or go online to our Website ( and click the E-News tab. Don't forget to sign your child up for Faith Formation and Sacramental programs. Classes start next week. Please see the bulletin or call the office for more information. You can enroll for all our Faith Formation classes and Sacramental programs on-line at May God bless you! Fr. Gonyo * * * * * * * * * * SPECIAL COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND TO HELP VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HARVEY Hurricane Harvey has caused catastrophic damage to southeastern Texas. Our prayers and financial aid are needed to assist victims, help in the massive recovery effort, and provide pastoral and rebuilding support to impacted dioceses. If you would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to St. Rita Church with Houston in the memo field. All funds will be forwarded to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and used to assist in recovery and rebuilding efforts. Thank you for your generosity. COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS! Our college students have headed back to school! Your parish community will miss you! We wish you our very best. If you, as the student, or your parent, leave your college address at the parish office by phone ( ) or e- mail (wstritap@dor.org), we will send you a "care package" from the parish. The date will be a surprise - but your care package will find its way from us to you! COMPANIONS IN GRIEF GROUP Thursday, September 21 at 7:30pm in Room 1 All who have experienced the loss of a friend or loved one through death are invited to attend. All are welcome! WEBSTER AREA YOUTH KICKOFF All are Welcome!

3 EUCHARIST INTENTIONS Among the intentions for those who gather for the Eucharist this week will be MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, :15AM JOSEPH CIANTIOTTO & PAUL HOSENFELD Martine Cianciotto & Mary Hosenfeld TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, :15AM GERALD BUDDENDECK Wife & Family WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, :15AM JOHN SIRIANNI Marie & Don Sirianni 9:15AM ST. RITA SCHOOL LITURGY - All are Welcome! MARY JO HOHL ST. RITA SCHOOL FAMILY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, :15AM ELAINE WEMPLE Family FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, :15AM MARY ALFIERI Peg Ryan SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, :00PM ROSS TOSCANO Family SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, :30AM OLIMPIA & LOUIS GILYARDI The Fabiano Family 9:00AM ANTHONY & JOSEPHINE ANATOLINI Lisa & Tom DelPlato 10:30AM GERALD BUDDENDECK Wife & Family * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This week the Tabernacle Light will burn in loving memory of Angie & Lou Baso and Gerry Papero * * * * * * * REGISTER FOR FAITH FORMATION! Kindergarten thru Grade Seven Students in Grades K-7, who do not attend a Catholic school, are strongly encouraged to be enrolled in our parish Faith Formation Program. You may enroll and pay for Faith Formation and Sacraments on-line at our parish website: A choice of two sessions are offered weekly: Session 1: Mondays: 4:30-5:45 pm (Grades K-6) Session 2: Mondays: 6:15-7:30 pm (Grades 1-7) ST. RITA SCHOOL Spirit of Learning Corner WHAT S HAPPENING? + The halls of St. Rita School are once again filled with the sounds of our JOYful God Drops. On Tuesday the Kindergarten through Fifth Grade students were able to stop into school for a Meet and Greet with their teachers and classmates. While catching up on each other s summer activities, the students set up their desks and organized their supplies. + Kindergarten students and their families had a special lunch of hotdogs and chips on Tuesday following their classroom Meet and Greet. This gave the students and their families a special way to bond and get to know one another while enjoying food and activities on the playground. + Wednesday morning the Principal, Ms. Wagner, greeted each bus full of students while faculty, staff, and parents watched as the students excitedly, and some a little nervously, joined their class for the first day of school. Balloons and banners waved above their teacher s head showing students where to go. + Thursday and Friday, the Prekindergarten students and families had their own special Meet and Greet. Mrs. Farmen and Mrs. McEneany JOYfully welcomed each student with open arms and open hearts. Pre-K4 students will begin school on Monday, while Pre-K3 students begin Tuesday morning. Can you guess the St. Rita s School Staff member? Last week s answer: Principal, Ms. Wagner... My favorite Saint is Mary, the Blessed Mother. My favorite sports to watch are football and hockey. I have two rambunctious cats for pets. My favorite children s book is The Mitten. I enjoy time spent with my family and vacationing near water. Who am I? We hope you enjoyed guessing our staff members this summer. We hope you have a blessed and enlightening school year. From: All the Faculty and Staff at St. Rita s School FAITH FORMATION CATECHISTS ARE NEEDED! Please consider sharing your love of your faith by guiding and teaching a Faith Formation class them about our beautiful Catholic Church. The following classrooms are awaiting teachers: Mondays 4:30-5:45pm Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 3 (2 teachers needed) Mondays 6:15-7:30pm Grade 4 Grade 5 If you are interested in sharing your faith, or would like more information about Faith Formation, please contact Anita Wagner at or anita.wagner@dor.org

4 PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 SUNDAY 9/10 8:30-11:00am 9:00am Mass Breakfast Club BEGINS! Gym Family Mass! TUESDAY 9/12 6:30-8:00pm Men s Faith Group Rm 3 7:00-8:30pm Parish Pastoral Council Rm 1 TUESDAY 9/12 9:00-10:00am WEROC Women s Group Rm 3 7:00-8:30pm Finance Council Parish Office WEDNESDAY 9/13 8:45am Pray the Rosary Church 8:45am Reconciliation Available in Church 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal Rm 3 THURDAY 9/14 7:00pm School Curriculum Night Church SATURDAY 9/16 8:15-8:45am Pray the Rosary Church 3:30-4:30pm Reconciliation Available in Church 5:00pm to 10:00am (Sunday) WAY KICKOFF!! * * * * * PARISH SUPPORT For Last Weekend ~ September 2 & 3 Last Week Budget Variance $ 14,996 $ 15,402 - $ 406 Year to Date Year to Date Budget Variance $ 133,010 $ 140,524 - $ 7,514 (Our fiscal year is 7/1/17 6/30/18) THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! We all grow spiritually when we share. Have you been away? If you are able to make up your donation for time you have been away we would greatly appreciate it! Enjoy the rest of the summer! St. Rita Men s Group The St. Rita Men s Group meets monthly to support one another in our faith and to discuss topics that explore our faith and the challenges we face day to day. We hope that by supporting one another, all members will each deepen his relationship with Jesus. All men are welcome, no matter where you are in your faith journey. No commitment is required. Come to as few or as many meetings as you desire. If you have any questions at all, please feel free reach out to John Matina at jmatina@rochester.rr.com Our next gathering will be Monday, September 11 6:30-8:00pm in Room 3. We hope to see you there! BIBLE READINGS: 10 Sun 23 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Ez 33:7-9 Ps 95:1-2,6-9 Rom 13:8-10 Mt 18: Mon Col 1:24-2;3 Ps 62:6-7,9 Lk 6: Tue The Most Holy Name of Mary Col 2:6-15 Ps 145:1-2,8-11 Lk 6: Wed St. John Chrysostom Col 3;1-11 Ps 145:2-3, Lk 6: Thu The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Nm 21: 4b-9 Ps 78:1-2,34-38 Phil 2:6-11 Jn 3: Fri Our Lady of Sorrows 1 Tm 1:1-2,12-14 Ps 16:1-2,5,7-8,11 Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2: Sat Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian 1 Tm 1:15-17 Ps 113:1-7 Lk 6: Sun 24 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir 27:30-28:7 Ps 103:1-4,9-12 Rom 14:7-9 Mt 18:21-35 * * * * * CARE FOR GOD S HOUSE: Week of September 10 The Tehan Family LINENS: Next week September 17 Patricia Kuby * * * * * * * * Wedding Banns I Christina Reitano & Mark Piazza * * * * * * * * BREAKFAST CLUB This is our 45 th year of Breakfast Club! This isn t a club you need to join All are Welcome!! You are invited each Sunday morning from 8:30-11:00am in the Parish Center for a warm delicious meal served with a smile! We offer a Special each Sunday but we always have our traditional menu as well with items such as eggs (any way you like em), bacon, sausage, pancakes, etc.. So sit back and let our Breakfast Club volunteers serve you on Sunday mornings September through May! Next week s special: WESTERN OMELET served with warm buttered toast, your choice of bacon or sausage and a bottomless cup of coffee. Our ministry runs on donations only which are greatly appreciated! ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULED NEXT Weekend ~ September 16 & 17 Saturday, 5:00pm: WAY youth mass servers Sunday, 7:30am: Brennan & Lauren Quatela, Evan Tomcik Sunday, 9:00am: Nicholas & Matthew Frontuto, Emma & Sophie Mathis Sunday, 10:30am: Carmella Jones, Allie Colicchio, Holly Peckham, Gabrielle Thompson

5 From the Desk of Joe Kwiatkowski... Are you trying to instigate a ruckus? said nearly every teacher, supervisor or person who has ever known me. I would like to explain my philosophy and procedure on how I pick music for Mass. I believe first and foremost that music is to enhance the Liturgy and the overall experience of the Mass. I read and re-read the selections from the Lectionary for that particular weekend or Holy Day. If a phrase sticks out that I know is in a song, I will gravitate toward that song. For example: the week of September 24, the 1st reading from Isaiah begins Seek the Lord while he may be found. That is exactly how the song Seek the Lord begins. If phrases don t stick out to me, I will look at overall themes and will reference Today s Liturgy which is a periodical put out by Oregon Catholic Press (OCP). They give dozens of weekly hymn suggestions. I couple their suggestions with songs with direct correlations to the readings. I also try to appreciate the sense of familiarity with the desire to grow musically with new items for the musical repertoire. I dig the traditional; however, I also dig trying new songs. I will never, EVER just do only new songs. That s not healthy. You ll hate it and you d let me know. Please know that when there are new songs introduced it is never from a place of me saying, You know what the parishioners would really hate? It is ALWAYS from a place of me thinking that this a piece that is a.) liturgically enhancing and appropriate and, b.) musically not cringe worthy. This was the case on August 27th with Sing of the Lord s Goodness. As Father Gonyo has said to me, You ve done this before. You ll know if you re crossing a line. I won t cross the line. If something truly doesn t work, I will know even without you telling me. And some of you will still tell me. And that s ok. Thank you for being open to a new person with a new approach. I once again reiterate: I am not trying to instigate a ruckus. Bless your hearts, Joe K. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * FIRST RECONCILIATION ~ PARENT MEETING Wednesday, September 27 at 6:30pm in Church Parents of children who are enrolled in this program need to attend this parent meeting. Children who are enrolled in our First Eucharist Program will also be preparing for their First Reconciliation, as well as children in Grade 3 and higher who have made their First Eucharist but not their First Reconciliation. You may register online at If you have any questions, please contact Anita Wagner at or anita.wagner@dor.org SINGERS WANTED! Please consider joining one of our music groups if you enjoy singing and have some basic skills. Well, basic music skills. (If you re good with nunchucks that might not correlate to our liturgical needs but is still pretty cool) The Contemporary Choir sings weekly on Saturdays at 5:00pm. This Mass has guitars and is generally upbeat. Rehearsals are at 4:00pm before Mass. The 7:30am Mass is usually choir-less but that doesn t mean I wouldn t rule out a choir! The 9:00am Mass has a Lite Choir that sings on the second Sunday of the month. The rehearsal is at 7:00pm the Tuesday before. Once a month. Although it s been women singers in the past, this group is open to everyone! The 10:30am Adult Choir meets every Wednesday at 7:00pm. This group also does a post-communion anthem. This is open to all voices. I tend to try and have the making of music be fun so if you have any interest please give singing a shot. You can me at Joseph.Kwiatkowski@dor.org or approach me after Mass so we can set up a time to talk about our different groups, what group you might like to participate in the best, and if you can teach me how to use nunchucks. I hope to be hearing from some of you, especially you good-voiced, nunchuck aficionados. Joe Kwiatkowski Director of Music Ministries x 22 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Pot Luck Supper & Auction Tuesday, September 19 at 6:00pm in the Parish Center Our first event of the season is our ever popular Pot Luck Supper and Chinese Auction! All are welcome! Please bring a small basket (or two) filled with 3-4 related items that can be raffled off in our Chinese Auction. $5 will buy you a strip of tickets and hopefully will win you one of the baskets. All proceeds will go to the Sisters at St. Rita s Convent to be used for their food cupboard. This tradition began decades ago when the Society was first started. The St. Rita Society will provide beverages, but we ask that you bring a dish to share using the list below. A I Dessert J R Salad S Z Casserole If you have any questions or need a ride please call Elaine at

6 ANNUAL MEN S RETREAT Friday, September 29 Sunday October 1 At the Notre Dame Retreat House overlooking Canandaigua Lake The theme for these retreats is God is talking... Are you listening? Is it difficult to carve out time to prayer each day? Is life too busy? Come away for a weekend with the Lord where we will give you time to explore the meaning of prayer; different styles of prayer and ways to overcome obstacles and enrich prayer time. Our retreat this year will challenge us to move from saying prayers to living a prayerful life. Pray.. Listen.. Join us!! For reservations or more information please call Jim Lajoie at or Nancy at the Notre Dame * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mount Irenaeus Men's Retreat October 8-10 A few openings remain! For those who are not familiar with "The Mountain", it is a Franciscan Mountain Retreat House affiliated with St. Bonaventure University. Hosted by a wonderful group of Franciscan Friars who live at The Mountain. It is located outside of Olean, NY about a 2 hour drive from Webster. Their website is The format is very relaxed and is designed for a lot of quiet, contemplative time for yourself or with others in the group. We typically arrive by 6:00pm Sunday evening for dinner and Evening Prayer. Monday starts with breakfast, followed by Morning Prayer. The day is pretty open from there. There are plenty of hiking trails and places to spend time in restful thought with our Lord, our companion and our friend- perhaps some quiet time in conversation with our God will be refreshing. We meet again for lunch and again for dinner. Monday evening we will have Mass followed by confession for those who desire. We end the retreat Tuesday morning with breakfast and Morning Prayer. We are usually on the road about 9:00 or 9:30 Tuesday morning. There is limited space accommodating about people on this retreat. We have room for 2-3 more individuals, so please check your schedules and confirm with me if you are able to attend. I will block space on a first come, first serve basis. They do request a goodwill offering for the stay. Whatever you feel is appropriate or feel moved to contribute is fine. They have envelopes in each room and last year, if I recall, the suggested amount was $60 per night. But, please, I don't want money to be a factor here. If you are moved to go, we can work it out! If you have any questions, please me at James.Fien@dor.org or call me at Peace, Deacon Jim LADIES ~ PLEASE JOIN US! You are invited to join Women Enjoying Rediscovering Our Catholicism this Fall as we share, grow, and learn through connection and prayer to deepen our faith! WHEN: Tuesday's September 12 TIME: 9:00am - 10:00am WHERE: St. Rita's Church Meeting Room FALL BOOK STUDY: The Travel Guide to Life: Transforming Yourself from Head to Soul By Anthony DeStefano Through this book study we will come to truly understand that when we take up the crosses in our lives - the whole of our lives, the good and the notso-good - and follow God, He will transform it all, making everything brand new and granting us the strength, peace and happiness for which we yearn. A Travel Guide to Life outlines the path that can lead each and every one of us to renewed faith, understanding and fulfillment. Are you ready to take your place in God's happy universe, living out the humble requests asked in the prayer taught by Jesus Himself: "...Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." For more information or to reserve your spot please contact: Terezeja Lemieux at terezeja@gmail.com or call or Darlene Piersall at jpiersal@rochester.rr.com or call DO YOU HAVE A LOVED ONE SERVING IN THE MILITARY? We invite you to bring in a photo to hang on our Military Prayer Board in the greeting area. Photo paper or cardstock is preferred. New or updated photos can be dropped off at the Parish Office or put in an envelope in the Donation slot in the entrance of Church.

7 Rochester Catholic Men's Conference Saturday October 14 7:30 am - 4:00 pm at St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Rochester Theme: Create in me a clean heart - Psalm 51 Featured Speakers are: Fr. Larry Richards; EWTN Radio host, Chris Padgett; - Musician, evangelist, and author Fr. Carter Griffin - Catholic convert & Vice-Rector of St. John Paul II Seminary. The Day includes breakfast, lunch, and snack Register now for the Early-bird discount of $40 if you register before Wednesday, August 2 After August 2 cost is $55 - Students are $15 Contact St. Rita parishioner John Matina with any questions: jmatina@rochester.rr.com or ARE YOU NEW TO OUR PARISH? We are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us and hope that your time with us will be prayerful. Here at St. Rita we encourage everyone to participate as fully as possible in our Liturgical celebrations as well as in the ministries of our parish. If you would like more information about St. Rita Church please go to our website at If you would like to register with us please stop at the Parish Office (Mon- Thurs 9:00am-4:30pm and Friday 9:00am-Noon) for a New Parishioner Packet. Please call at any time if you have questions. We are happy to have you with us! * * * DID YOU KNOW? Some of our newer parishioners may wonder why we kneel after the recessional hymn at the end of Mass. It is a tradition at St. Rita Church to take a moment to say three Hail Mary s for the next person from our parish who will join the Lord in heaven. * * * Please have someone let the parish office know if you are admitted to the hospital. The federal privacy regulations make it much more difficult for the parish to be notified by the hospital when parishioners have been admitted. We would like to visit them but depend on you to let us know when a parishioner or relative is in the hospital. Please let us know by calling the Parish Office at Steve Angrisano in Concert at Christ the King Church on Friday, September 22 at 7:00pm Steve Angrisano is undoubtedly one of the most effective and versatile ministry leaders in the Church today. Young and old alike embrace the passionate message of faith, hope and love woven throughout his music and storytelling. In addition, Angrisano will lead two free sessions on Saturday September 23 (donations accepted). Saturday sessions include: 9:00-10:30am: Movement, Music and storytelling for families & young children. 1:00-2:30pm: Finding your way, your faith & purpose in the world. For young adults and up. Tickets can be purchased at Saint Kateri Parish at the Christ the King office, 445 Kings Highway, South, from 8:30am-4:00pm M-F. Cost of tickets for Friday night are $8 per person or $25 per family. You may also purchase tickets at any Wegmans Service Desk location for $10 per person (family rate not available). Any remaining tickets may be purchased at the door for $12 per person. For more information visit: It will truly be a faith-filled experience for all! * * * * * * * * HOPE Ministry GARAGE SALE! Donations will be accepted at Murphy Hall, Holy Trinity Church on Sunday, September 10 from 1-3pm and Monday, September 11 from 10-2pm We need volunteers to help with setting up all the treasures, display and pricing on Monday Wednesday from 10am to 2pm. Lunch will be provided. Also volunteers are needed on Saturday for clean-up. If you are able to help HOPE Ministry please call Come join us for the fun! PRE-SALE EVENT: Wednesday, September 13 6:00-8:00pm. (Just $5.00 at the door allows you to shop early) Regular Sale Days: Thursday, September 14 Friday, September 15 HALF PRICE Day: Saturday, September 16 10:00am to 4:00pm 10:00am to 4:00pm 10:00am to Noon ST. RITA S ~ PRAYER LINE Did you know that we have a very active Prayer Line here at St. Rita Parish? Your request of any kind can be passed along to a large group of our parishioners who will remember your need in their daily prayer. If you would like to have a special intention remembered in prayer through our Prayer Line, please call Julie Cohn our Pastoral Minister at x 13.

8 St. Rita Parish invites you to an ALL NEW Bible Study Program Starting SOON! All WPCC Parishioners Are Welcome! The Epistle of St. James: PEARLS OF WISDOM Choose which session you would like to attend: Monday morning, Wednesday evening or Thursday evening You can Mix and Match any of the sessions in the same week This fall, we will be offering a study of the Epistle of St. James, a series by noted author and speaker Jeff Cavins. He shares: James is one of the most practical books of the Bible. Like the book of Proverbs, it is a book of wisdom, a collection of teachings on issues faced by ordinary Christians in everyday life. These teachings speak loudly to all those who feel torn between the competing demands of this world and their faith. This study offers "pearls for wise living" by applying the wisdom of James to the present day. For anyone who has struggled to live a truly Christian life, James offers a wealth of practical solutions for handling and even sanctifying everyday circumstances. Three separate Sessions begin September 18, 20 & 21 and run for 11 weeks. The dates and times are as follows: Group 1 will meet Monday mornings in Room 1, 10 11:30 am; o Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 27, Dec. 4 Group 2 will meet Wednesday evenings in Room 1, 7 8:30 pm; o Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1 (after mass), 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6 Group 3 will meet Thursday evenings in Room 1, 7 8:30 pm; o Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7 How to Register To register for this exciting program, please the parish office at wstritap@dor.org or call and let us know which session you would like to attend. The cost of materials (workbook / study guide) is $15. If you have specific questions please call Jerry Lupien at or glupien@howardhanna.com.

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