St. Mary s /St. Peter s Parish

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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 Priests Retired: Father Donald H. Karlen Msgr. James M. Kennedy Deacon: Deacon Nicholas Rosher Pastoral Sister de Paul Juliano, OSF Associates: Sister Rosaire Anne De Mare, CSJ Visit us online at October 1, 2017 St. Mary s Oratory 210 W. Liberty Street St. Peter s Cemetery St. Mary s Cemetery MISSION STATEMENT The Faith Community of St. Mary s/st. Peter s is centered in the Eucharist and is dedicated to serving the Spiritual and Social life of the people of God, through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.. Join us in an evening with Our Lady of Fatima Honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions to the children of Fatima Friday, October 13th 6:30 pm Rome Capitol Theatre Schedule: The Statue will be on the stage. 6:30 pm we will pray the rosary. 7 pm the Movie The 13th Day Tickets are $10 for Adults children 12 and under $5 and may be purchased at the Capitol Theatre ( ) Following the movie: A Candlelight procession from the theatre to St. Peter s Church for Hymns and Benediction.

2 Page Two St. Mary s / St. Peter s Parish, Rome, New York LITURGY SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Saturday, September 30, 2017 St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church (Zec. 2:509: 14-15; Lk ) 7:00 am Mass Gail Maree (Birthday) by Roger and Ann Mellen 5:00 pm Vigil Mass for Alfred J. and Arlynn C. Zeller, Sr. (Wed. Anniv) by Alane, Joe and Sarah and for Betty (Carmody) Boren by Kathy Charney Simpson Sunday, October 1, 2017 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME 8:00 am Mass for Edith Nucci by Bridget DeLutis and Family and for Mary Barry Fitsik (Birthday) by Step-daughter 10:00 am Mass for Stephan Melioris by Debbie Liseno, daughter and for Colleen Kester by the Lennon and Lipkin Families 11:30 am Mass for Karen Deane by a Friend and for David Williams by Sharon and Randal Hext and for Mark Grifasi (54th Birthday) by his loving Parents and Family Monday, October 2, 2017 Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels (Zac 8:108; Mt.18:1-10) 7:00 am Mass for Harriet Belius by Paul and Janet Pileckas and for Martha Muttillo by Jean Moles and Larry Christopher 10:30 am Mass Colonial Park Rehililation Center Tuesday, October 3, 2017 (Zec 8:20-23) 7:00 am Mass for Helen Betty Doherty by Altar Rosary Society and for Elvera Lemon (6th Anniv) by Children and for Mary Shannon by Tom Shannon Wednesday, October 4, 2017 St. Francis of Assisi (Neh2:1-8; Lk 9: 57-62) 7:00 am Mass for Thomas Bub Outtrim by Megan James and for Philip Goetz by Sara Lanzafame Thursday, October 5, 2017 Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest (Bar 1:15-22; Lk 10: 13-16) 7:00 am Mass for Betty Carollo by Kathy and Rick Simpson and for Violet Diliberto by Steven and Michelle Granacki 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. 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. Friday, October 6, 2017 St. Bruno, Priest; Blessed Marie Rose Doucher, Virgin (Bar 1:15-22; Lk 10:13-16) 7:00 am Mass for Leon Prusinowski (Anniv) by Stanley and for the Deceased Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary by the Alumnae Saturday, October 7, 2017 Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (Bar 4:5-12; 27-29; Lk 10: 17-24) 7:00 am Mass for John Karlen by Tom and Sonia Myers 5:00 pm Vigil Mass for Barbara McCormick by Joe and Jackie and for Josephine Ritchie by Faith Formation Team and for Sharon T. Donaleski by Father Hearn Sunday, October 8, 2017 TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 am Mass for Stanley Baldigo by Judy Bonham and for Eileen Mitchell by Maureen and Jim Pakarski 10:00 am Mass for Steve Melioris (Anniversary) by Beverly and Children and for Janice Corr by Art and Jeanette Reid and for Colleen Kester (30 Day) by the Lennon and Lipkin Families 11:30 am Mass for Red Kenneally (20th Anniv) Daughter Roxanne and for Mark Grifasi by his loving Parents and Family October 8th.second collection LOOSE CHANGE collection to support the HUNGER WALK. A SPECIAL NOTE: 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. Second collection this weekend RESPECT HUMAN LIFE September 24, 2017 St. Mary s /St. Peter s Collection $11, Misc Make ups $ Disaster Relief $ Thank you for your support!

3 Page Three Visit us at stmarysstpeters.com PARISH EVENTS OF THE WEEK Monday, October 2nd, Senior Club Covered Dish Luncheon/ Bingo Monday, October 2nd, Legion of Mary at 2:45 pm in St. Peter s Rectory Wednesday, October 4th, Scripture Sharing to reflect on the Readings for Sunday Liturgy at 10:00 am in St. Peter s Church Hall. All are Welcome Wednesday, October 4th, Prayer Group at 7 pm at St. Mary s Parish Center Thursday, October 5th, Bible Study Follow Me 7 pm at St. Mary s Parish Center Friday, October 6th Bingo at St. Mary s School at 7:00 pm for TEAM 1. Doors open at 5pm COLLECTION HELPERS October 1st Sue and Dominick Provenzano October 8th Mary Ziegler Carol Kaun ALTAR AND SANCTUARY CARE for October Sue Mullin Joan Rhude HOSPITAL VISITATION October 1st St. John s Team 3 October 8th St. Mary s/st. Peter s Team 4 REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY Vigil MASS 5:00 pm SUNDAYS 8:00 am, 10 am and 11:30 am Weekdays Holydays Monday to Saturday 7:00 am 7:00am, 12:10pm and 5:30 pm The Sanctuary Lamp will burn during During the week of October 1st for Todd Pinti by Mom, Dad Sister and brother. During the weeks of October 8th and 16th for Grace Corbett for improved health Requested by Grandpa and Nanee ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MEMORIAL FUND DONATIONS IN MISSION OF THE CHRIST CHILD In Memory of James A. Straney requested by St. Luke s Hospital Rehabilitation Center Colleen McLaughlin Kester requested by Toni Belmont ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wedding Bells will soon be ringing for Christopher J. Mooney and Jennifer M. Dbrushia Congratulations and God bless them FAMILY PERSEPCTIVE Provided by the Hope Appeal Funds In today s gospel Jesus asked, What is your opinion? Why do we think our opinion is dogma or fact? An opinion is only how we perceive a situation or how we feel comfortable doing something. Don t argue over or become divided by your opinion Sunday, October 1st, First Penance Class from 9 to 9:50 am Sunday, October 1st, Second Year Confirmation Large Group 10 am Mass with class until 12:30 pm Monday, October 2nd, Grades 1-6 from 6 to 7 pm Monday, October 2nd, Grades 7 to 9 from 7:30-8:30 pm Wednesday, October 4th, Grades 1 to 6 from 8 to 9 am Sunday, October 8th, No First Penance Class TO ALL THE WOMEN OF THE PARISH Join us Saturday, October 21, 2017 for a day Retreat which will be facilitated by Sister Lois Ann Barton, CSJ The retreat day is entitled Will the Real Mary of Nazareth Please Stand Up! Snacks and lunch are included in the $10 Registration Fee. The retreat registration is 8:30 am in the Msgr. Culkin Parish Hall Seating is limited, so please register early. Call Toni at See you at the retreat.

4 Page four Dear Padre, Why do we offer Mass for a specific intention? Aren t Masses offered for the intentions of all present? The Eucharist makes present, in this moment, the memorial sacrifice of Christ; the source of the Church s life and the focus of the Church s prayer (see the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy [Sacrosanctum Concilium], 10). Mass always includes the intentions of a local community as well as the needs of all people throughout the world. In the Eucharistic prayer, we pray for the community and those scattered throughout the world. What does a renewed liturgical practice mean for specific Mass intentions? Canon law speaks of applying the Mass for anyone living and dead (see Canon 901). The practice also has roots in history, especially during medieval times, when participation at Mass was at a low. Asking the priest to remember an intention kept people active and connected their needs to those of the wider Church. Vatican II stressed active participation in its liturgical renewal, so asking specific intentions needs a renewed understanding. Special intentions provide a value we become aware of others needs and troubles. If we are aware of how these troubles affect a member of our parish, we can not only pray for that person but reach out and help. However, the Eucharist does not give grace only to those named in special intentions. The grace God gives through the Eucharist is meant for the whole Church. God s grace builds us up in holiness. Since people find special intentions important, the response from pastors is important in helping people understand how God s grace affects everyone. Fr. John Schmidt, CSsR Sunday, October 15th Please join us! Fighting Hunger in Our Community Register to walk on Oct. 15th. Collect donations for persons who wish to sponsor a walker. We encourage all students in the Faith Formation classes and their families to join us. This is an excellent project for our Confirmation classes. Sister Rosaire Anne has pledge cards to solicit sponsors. Call or Recycle Bottles and Cans at Cashback redemption Center They will donate 6 cents per return. Located at 306 Adams Street Be Prepared to donate loose change or more in the second collection on October 8th at all our Masses. If you have a large container with coins that have been piling up feel free to bring it to the Rectory or the Sacristy as a donation Today s readings speak of our freedom to choose obedience or disobedience to God, and of the very real effects of our choices. God s love for us is such that while he desires our union with him, he allows us to respond to his love as we choose. In the first reading, Ezekiel writes of the choice of each person to turn toward or away from virtue, and toward or away from virtue, and toward or away from wickedness. In this way, we choose life or death. Paul s letter to the Philippians encourages us to be united in heart and mind, and act selflessly. In Matthew s Gospel, Jesus tells the parable Of the two sons one who is initially disobedient but ultimately chooses obedience to the father, and the other son who claims obedience but does not fulfil the will of the father. Jesus teaches us that God, who is Mercy desires our obedience in word and deed always every day. I know how generous all of you are especially for those most in need of help. Your kindness in gifts to second collections and your generous weekly gifts for the parish. I come to you again on behalf of the HOPE Appeal to see if you would consider giving another gift. And also if you have not given a gift that you could see your way clear to give a gift for this year. Thank You all for your kind generous hearts that make me very happy as your pastor. For a little smile church bulletin bloopers = The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals. For those of you who have children and don t know it, we have nursery downstairs during the Masses. At Mass today Miss Charlene Mason sang I will not pass this way again, giving obvious pleasure to the congregation. Please pray for our seminarians and for more Vocations to the Priesthood for our diocese and also remember all our sick. Fr. H

5 Page 5 ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY Altar Rosary Officers for the year President Mary Wahl ( ) Co-Vice President Judy Palatti Co-Vice President Charmaine Rondinelli Treasurer Mary Ellen Flannigan Co-Treasurer Ashley Engle Secretary Christina Brognano We wish them well as they volunteer their services for the good of the organization and their efforts for the whole church. Our monthly meetings are the 3rd Thursday and are usually very exciting. We sometimes have a guest speaker. We recite the Rosary and plan the events scheduled. We need some volunteers to help clean the Altars. Up coming events: Bake Sales, Cardless card party. Religious article sales at Christmas. etc. The 35th FAMILY ROSARY CRUSADE SUNDAY, October 1st at 3 pm St. Joseph/St. Patrick Church in Utica. The guest speaker is Rev. Ken Geraci from the Divine Mercy Fathers and one of the nation s leading speakers on Fatima WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA Wreaths will be placed on veteran s graves again this year at St. Peter s, St. Mary s and St. John the Baptist Cemeteries. This will occur at 12 noon on Saturday the 16th of December. If you would like to sponsor a wreath for a departed veteran at any cemetery, the cost is $15. All checks should be made out to Wreaths Across America and sent to Bob Haley, 9434 Sly Hill, Ava, New York Please include the name of the veteran and approximate location of the grave in the cemetery. If you need additional information or would like to volunteer in the placing of wreaths, contact Bob at Lakeeffect2@ Verizon.net Pope Francis Speaks to our hearts!! Faith Lights Our Way There is an urgent need...to see once again that faith is a light, for once the flame of faith dies out, all other lights begin to dim. The lights of faith is unique, since it is capable of illuminating every aspect of human existence. For a light to be this powerful, it cannot come from ourselves; it must come from a more primordial source; in a word, it must come from God. Faith is born of an encounter with the living God who calls us and reveals his love, a love which preceded us and upon which we can lean for security and for building our lives. Knights of Columbus 112 Ridge St., Rome The next meeting Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 7 pm. Bingo at 7 pm every Wednesday, Doors open at 5 pm. The Knights of Columbus is an organization of men who try to help persons and families in need. They are of service to many parishioners who need help. Call to join and for more information. AMERICA NEEDS FATIMA Public Square Rosary Rally at St. John the Baptist Church Blessed Mother Grotto Saturday, October 14th 12:00 noon Please join us for the Rosary and prayer to Our Lady for our nation at this time of great division. Call for more information. (Jackie Stutmann)

6 Page Six PARISH STAFF Director of Faith Formation Laura Mack ( ) Organist Jack Kempf Office Administration Sharon Hansen Administrative Assistants 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. INCREASE OUR FAITH HOLY God, We thank you for the gracious Gift of Faith. With the apostles before us. We ask that you open our hearts To the power of your Word and increase our faith That we may be bold followers and joyful witnesses To the message and mission of your Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. 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 Sister Rosaire Anne De Mare Edward Donohue Doug Holdridge Carol Kaun Joan Lamb Laura Mack Marguerite Maurer Patrick Reilly Deacon Nicholas Rosher LET US PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS and VETERANS Bishop Thomas Costello Diane Baker Raymond Barbar, Jr. Doris & Quintus Barry Joseph Beasock III Stella Beer Teresa Beddia Karen Bieksza Ben Boulay James Brooks Carol Cadrette Kim Casler Kay Cerato Mary Jane Colangelo Robert F. Cole, Sr. Barbara Colquhoun John Cordsen Esther Curran Father Richard Dellos Tom Delpico John Damon Kay DeSimone Barry Dunning Al Eisinger Robyn Engle Bill Evans Judith Ann Fesner Rose Fenton Joan Fiaschetti Afton Marie Forbes Jennie Fountain Diana Fowler Father Moritz Fuchs Julianna Fusco CHRIST THE KING RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER For all events call: First Friday Day of Recollection Father Karlen, October 6th 10 am to 3 pm Devotions, conference and discussion, Mass of the Anointing, lunch, Holy Hour with Benediction Cost $25 includes lunch Call for reservation SPIRITUALITY OF AGING Aging is a process that connects me with soul energy, a source of New Wine. Tuesday, October 10th from 10 am-3 pm Cost: $25 includes Lunch Call to Register. Facilitator: Father John Rose TWELVE STEP RETREAT October 6th to 8th Call to register. 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 contact Bernadette Kapps at Let us remember our family, friends and parishioners in our prayers Michael Gans Donald Hayes Billy Jo Hidenbrandt Ron Henderson David Johnston Carol Johnson Lena Johnston Paula Johnston Stephan Kiernan Jenny Kenny Mary Ann Kimmel Robert Kimmel Gary Koster Paul LaSalle Teresa La Salle Lori Losowski Anne Lubecki David, Liz, and Mitzi Marcelletta Kevin Magnanti Geoff Marchione Russell Marchione Joseph Mastrangelo Pauline Mazzaferro Gerard McQuinn Brian McQuinn Patricia Melioris Angie Messineo Tom Moonan Phil Murphy Beverly Nasci Debbie Pacicca Fred Pacicca, Jr. Barbara Pazdur Rachel Pawlikowski Clair Papadametrious Dianne Peters Linda Procoppio John Preski Dorothy M. Pomilio Debbie Puffer James Rank George Rankin Pam Riggleman Larry Riolo, Sr. William Riolo Jeni Rizio Catherine Roman Robert Roman Margaret Roser Lori Russo Margaret Rutledge Brian Schilling Emmalynn Sharrow John Sherman Joe Simons Alexander Simpson Freja Emily Simpson Jo Ann Smith Spencer Robert Smith Carl Sturtevant Neil Sutherland Blanche Swetman Michael Testa Anne Toepp Alma Walton Vito Waterman Colleen Wood John Wright Bill Williams Ray Dusty Whitman Riley Zabe Please call the rectory for additions, deletions and corrections. Call for more info and to register call FLAGS FOR HEROES AND FAMILIES From November 4th to November12th, 1000 flags will be placed on the Memorial Parkway in Utica. Cost is $35. call the center to order a flag. Ceremony on November 11th will take place where visitors can see the flags..separated AND DIVORCED SUPPORT GROUP Meets every other Sunday, 5-6:30 pm Free and open to all. For more information call the center or visit judy@thegoodnewscenter.org. NEW SUPPORT GROUP PAL - PARENTS OF ADDICTED LOVED ONES Meetings are 6:30 pm to 8 pm every Monday starting October 2nd. The goal is to provide through education and support for parents dealing with addicted loved ones WISH YOU HAD A BETTER MARRIAGE? Meet Oct. 8th and 22nd 6:30-8:30 Call to register..