June 13, 2010 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 June 13, 2010 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! I would like to say a major thank you to all who participated in the liturgical celebrations of our 150 th anniversary. Thank you as well to Donna Spinella and her team for the great receptions following each of the liturgies. Bishop Matthew Clark presided at our 11:00 am liturgy. We are blessed and grateful for the ministry of our Bishop. The music was inspiring and very festive -- from our children, to our teens, and to our adult choirs. Matt Curlee, thank you. The liturgy was well planned and joyfully celebrated. Nancy Veronesi, thank you. (See photos, p. 8) Thank you to Linda Wojciechowski and to all the members of the development committee as we begin our Church renovation project. Thank you to Cathy Kamp for coordinating our celebrations of our 150 th anniversary. CONGRATULATIONS TO DEACON RAY GARBACH! Our newly ordained Ray Garbach will deacon and preach at the 11:00 am Mass today. We rejoice that Ray has generously responded to the call of God in his life. Interfaith prayer service at 1:30 pm this afternoon at the Penfield amphitheater on Atlantic Ave. behind the town hall. Join us this afternoon to prayerfully celebrate the 200 th Anniversary of the Town of Penfield followed by a CROP WALK in which we seek to do our part in dealing with world hunger. RECEPTION FOR PATRICK FOX AFTER ALL MASSES NEXT WEEKEND! Next weekend after all the Masses, we will have an opportunity to say thank you to Pat Fox for his generous ministry as our parish Faith Formation Director. He has challenged all of us to deepen our faith life. Pat deserves our considerable thanks, and we wish him Godspeed. Go Green! Read this Schwartz@stjosephspenfield.org

2 Parish Directory PARISH OFFICE Open 8:30 am-5:00 pm Monday to Friday Phone: PASTORAL MINISTRY... Phone/Ext. Stephen Ministry (confidential line)... ext. 130 Fr. James Schwartz, Pastor... ext. 112 Fr. Bob Kreckel, In Residence Fr. Bill Amann, In Residence Deacon Bill Coffey... * wcoffey2@rochester.rr.com Deacon Don Germano... * don.germano@gmail.com Deacon Duncan Harris... * dgharris@frontiernet.net Cathy Kamp, Pastoral Associate... ext. 115 kamp@stjosephspenfield.org Nancy Veronesi, Director of Worship... ext. 124 veronesi@stjosephspenfield.org Matt Curlee, Director of Music... ext. 125 curlee@stjosephspenfield.org FAITH FORMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY Patrick Fox, Director of Faith Formation... ext. 114 fox@stjosephspenfield.org Eva Mascadri, Administrator... ext. 116 mascadri@stjosephspenfield.org Christina Schmidt, Pastoral Associate... ext. 113 schmidt@stjosephspenfield.org OFFICE MANAGEMENT Eleanor Czarnecki, Office Manager... ext. 120 czarnecki@stjosephspenfield.org Bud Gurnow, Plant Manager... ext. 123 gurnow@stjosephspenfield.org Julie Goldblatt, Accounting Manager.. ext. 111 jgoldblatt@dor.org Kathy Langston, Secretary, Bulletin Ed... ext 110 langston@stjosephspenfield.org, bulletin@stjosephspenfield.org OTHER Tom Glisson, Pastoral Council Chair pastoralcouncil@stjosephspenfield.org Liz Barry, Finance Council Chair financecouncil@stjosephspenfield.org Sr. Christina Luczynski, Principal principal@sjspenfield.com * please leave a message with the receptionist St. Joseph s Catholic Church 43 Gebhardt Road, Penfield New York Office: Fax: Mass Schedule: Mon-Sat 8am Sat 5 pm, Sun 7:30, 9, 11 am & 5 pm Reconciliation: Sat 3:30 pm 4:00pm or by appointment Reflections On The Word Readings for the week of June 13, 2010 Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16/Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29/Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14/Mt 6:1-6, Thursday: Sir 48:1-14/Mt 6:7-15 Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20/Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25/Mt 6:24-34 Next Sunday: Zec 12:10-11; 13:1/Gal 3:26-29/Lk 9:18-24 At Home with the Word: pages Preaching: Fr. James Schwartz Reflection Question: We are post-resurrection people. Who do we say that Jesus is? How has this understanding been growing? STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE June 6, 2010 Offerings Reg. Collection $16, Loose Donations $ Cap. Impr. Fund $ Easter $50.00 Holy Day $10.00 Diocesan Collections $90.00 Our Lady of Americas $32.46 The regular collection contributions were made by 417 donors. As part of our commitment to Social Outreach, St. Joseph s tithes on our weekly offerings. This week a portion of our tithing will go to Sojourner House for emergency housing and support services for young women and their children. 2

3 Mass Schedule and Intentions Day/Time Offered for Mon, June 14 8:00 am Frank & Mary Costanzo By their daughter Rose Marie Kyle & Family Tues, June 15 8:00 am Raymond Kalbacher By Bud Ayers Wed, June 16 8:00 am Maureen Neu By Betty Wilson 1:30 pm Legacy: For the deceased members of St. Joseph s Parish By Fr. James Schwartz Thu, June 17 8:00 am Jack Fermoil, 10th Anniversary Remembrance By wife, Elly Fri, June 18 8:00 am Margaret Marushin Tarnovecky, Month s Mind By Michael & Helen Mandrick 2:30 pm Grand Vie: Scott Patrick Conrad By Marleen Riley Sat, June 19 St. Romuald 8:00 am Kathy Hahn, Birthday Remembrance By Uncle Swiggs & Aunt Carol Raymond Cleary, 1st Anniversary By wife, Helene 2:00 pm Wedding: David Dougherty & Jessica Gee 5:00 pm Donato Simonetti By Don & Paulette Simonetti Joseph Feldman By the Murphy Family Sun, June 20 7:30 am Charles Wendel By Mr. & Mrs. Byron Buell 9:00 am Angelo Ciance, Birthday Remembrance By wife Eileen & Family Alfred Pucci By daughter, Gloria 11:00 am Bill Kramer By Chris Doyle Mr. & Mrs. G. Fly By Phil & Lenore Pizzingrilli & Family 5:00 pm Joseph Sotile By Mr. & Mrs. Carmen Vanni Joseph Michaels, Birthday Remembrance By his wife, Karen & Family Prayer and Intentions We Hold in Prayer This Week Joe Avisada Scott Ayers Carmel Barone George Bishop Blanche Brown Carolyn Burke Ed and L Burke John Burns Mary Ann Cape Mary Carroll Shirley Charbonneau Those who are serving in the military... Kyle Bachman Michael Bartell Aaron Bush David Carley Evan Davies David Dougherty Michael Dougherty Edward Gerlach Kimberly Giannetti Michael Giannetti Chris Hornig Barbara debuono Gloria DiNardo Bill Dwyer Corky Geck Elenteria Grimaldi Dorothy Hefner Darwin Johannes Joanne Kenner Deanna Lamanna Davalene Layng Norbert Leinbenguth Eric Horton A.J. Lytle A.J. Lopez Christopher Marsh Chris McBride Justin McCarthy Zachary Milne Daniel Murphy Samuel Nasso Joshua Nyerges Jordan O Brien Thomas O Toole George Maier Aida Maravilla Thomas Murphy,Sr Joanne Ras Bernice Reynen Jacqueline Stukas- Tennenbaum Lily Mae Wagner Monika Weiler Margaret Weishaar Thomas Weinhart Eric Plant Jon Quercia Kellen Rowley Matthew Sanford D.J. Scully Adam Servatius Jason Smith Michael Stout Evan Wilby Christopher Wilson Daniel Verbridge SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Engaged couples are asked to contact Fr. Jim at least six months before the wedding. July 2nd Ann Sheridan & Mark Dermody July 4th Larissa Masny & Christopher Brazener Those who have died in the Peace of Christ Una Perine (Donna Spinella s Mother) Gary Peters The Sanctuary Candle will burn this week: For a Special Intention of the Viavattene Family 3

4 Meetings, Gatherings & Events Sunday, June 13 Bicentennial Crop Walk & Prayer Service, Catholic Communication Campaign Collection 11:45 am Reception for Deacon Ray Garbach CH 1:30 pm Prayer Service, followed by CROP WALK Veterans Memorial Park Amphitheater Liturgical Publications will be in town all week making sales calls. If you have a business that would like to advertise in the bulletin please give the office a call at Monday, June 14 Flag Day 7:00 pm Parish Pastoral Council Offsite Tuesday, June 15 10:00 am SCC Tuesday Group Lng 7:00 pm Family & Friends Rehearsal Rm 4 7:00 pm Teacher Training Rm 1 7:30 pm St. Joseph s Prayer Group Lng Wednesday, June 16 7:15 pm 9:00 am Choir Rehearsal Rm 4 Thursday, June 17 8:30 am Exec New Horizons PO 7:00 pm Morningstar Choir Rehearsal Rm 4 Friday, June 18 No Activities Scheduled Saturday, June 19 Java & Juice hosted by Knights of Columbus and farewell to Faith Formation Director Patrick Fox after 5PM Mass. Cereal Collection after 5 PM Mass 9:00 am Charismatic Renewal Rm 3 Sunday, June 20 Father s Day Java & Juice hosted by Knights of Columbus, Farewell to Faith Formation Director Patrick Fox after all Masses. Embracing Options baby bottles and Cereal Collection at all the Masses. 10 am Father s Day Reflection on Joseph MB PARISH NURSERY: Located in the Parish Resource Center Room 2 during the 11:00 am Mass. Volunteer Schedule: June 13: Lisa Chidsey, Lori Kocher, Charlene Costello June 20: Father s Day Nursery Closed June 27: Melissa Garafalo, Judi Hoffer, Nathalie Pearson 4 Coming Up! CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN Today at all the entrances envelopes are available for you to contribute to the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign. This collection funds media projects that spread the good news through the Internet, radio, TV and print media. These projects evangelize, nourish the faithful, foster community and grant easy direct access to thousands of Catholic resources. Please help connect the world with God s Word. Support the Catholic Communication Campaign today. MEN Would you like to be part of the world s largest Catholic Family Fraternal Faith Organization and have the experience of a lifetime? The St. John Neumann Council invites you to join us. To learn more or to join, please come and talk to any of the Knight of Columbus at Java and Juice next Sunday June 20 after Mass in the PRC. We can also be contacted at , gk@kofcsjneumann.net or at our website: ARCHBISHOP DOLAN AT THE CATHEDRAL JUNE 22 His Excellency Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York, will be the homilist at a 10:30 am Mass June 22, 2010, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 296 Flower City Park, Rochester. The Archbishop is visiting at the invitation of Bishop Matthew Clark. The Mass honors St. John Fisher on his feast day, the service of our 25 and 50 year priest jubilations and the culmination of the Year of the Priest. All are welcome to attend. COME JOIN US FOR STORY TIME THIS FALL! St. Joseph School will host a story time for 2 and 3 year olds. It will be held on Mondays from 9:30 to 10:30am in St. Joseph s School library, beginning September 27 th and ending December 6 th. We will have stories, finger plays, songs and a craft! To register, please call St. Joseph School at Space is limited and registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Questions, please call Mary Beth LaDuca at Come for some reading fun!

5 COMMUNITY BUILDING/EVANGELIZATION Announcements Sunday Morning Faith Hour for Adults: The Role of St. Joseph in Raising the Son of God, Son of Man: June 20, 10-11am, Pastoral Offices Upstairs Conference Room. (see more details, p.6) Community Leadership Team Visioning for Wed., June 23, 6:45pm, Pastoral Offices. RCIA Join this vibrant ministry team as we read the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults document to learn more about accompanying our catechumens and candidates. We meet over the summer on the third Wed. in members homes. Contact Cathy Kamp for more info, x.115, FAITH FORMATION Farewell to Faith Formation Director Patrick Fox June following all of the Masses. Faith Formation Registration We are deeply grateful to all those who have re-registered, over 73% now. The summer program is now at capacity for grades 4 through 8, with a few spots left in the lower grades. Letters confirming your child s enrollment in the summer program were mailed out this week. If you did not receive a letter please contact the office at New registrations for summer will be placed on a waiting list in the unlikely event any cancellations occur. We are asking everyone to return their registration forms for the fall classes and sacraments as soon as possible so that we might adequately plan for the upcoming year. To register on line copy this link: YOUTH MINISTRY 4th of July Parade Youth Ministry Float - Parish teens needed to decorate the float Friday evening July 2nd in the Church parking lot. Teens are also needed to wear blue or white t-shirts and ride the float in the parade the morning of July 3rd. Musicians are also welcome! Contact Christina if you plan on joining us!!! 4th of July Parade - Vehicle with hitch and its driver are needed to pull a 9x18 foot flatbed for the parade the morning of July 3rd. Contact Christina at: schmidt@stjosephspenfield.org. Thank you. PASTORAL CARE/SOCIAL OUTREACH Embracing Options Baby Bottles Please return your baby bottle with your donated spare change, bills or a check after any Mass next Father s Day weekend, June 19-20, in the PRC. WORSHIP/MUSIC Funeral Liturgies during our Construction Phase One- St. Thomas More Parish on East Ave. has graciously offered the use of their beautiful worship space for our parish funerals in the coming 4 months. During the construction phase, we will be celebrating most of our Funeral Liturgies at St. Thomas More. St. Joseph s pastoral care and support will still be with you and your family, as always. May the healing peace of our Lord be with all those who grieve the loss of a loved one at this time. May each one know that God is present with them during this difficult time. 5

6 Campaign for a Mission Driven People Phil Monahan FAMILY OF LOVE Reflection by Phil Monahan, Development Committee Member We, the community of St. Joseph s Church, are a temporary family in time of need and must help to care for each other. As a parish, we have chosen themes to demonstrate our commitment to each other and the parish: Discipleship tells our neighbors how we care by the example of our Christian actions; Hospitality is offered to those in need and each other; and we express Gratitude for what we have been blessed with through God s goodness and our own hard work. Recall all the ways the Church has changed in the past 50 years. We have gone from Latin to English; the priest faces the congregation now, not the altar. The recollection that the waters of Baptism are the path of life we follow helps us realize that as we walk from the entrance to our pews. The font of holy water connects us to the reception of the Eucharist and Christ himself sending us forth in discipleship. We have an opportunity to further our mission with benevolence to provide for the next generation of parishioners, and our children, with the improvement of our facilities. This shows our earnest efforts to leave a legacy and demonstrate on our 150 th anniversary our love of God, this parish, and our gratitude for our gifts. Love s imprint cannot be wiped away. The spirit of one individual can be spread to the next generation much like a grandparent s love for a grandchild. Love never ends. The love of God wraps us in a blanket of protection so we may face adversity and prevail. Be part of leaving a legacy of love. Make a pledge today: Go to and click on the campaign icon or call Julie Goldblatt in the Pastoral Offices, x.111. Community Building/Evangelization WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR BIGGEST FAITH QUESTIONS? STOP IN FOR SUMMER SUNDAY MORNING FAITH HOUR, 10-11:00AM, PRC LOUNGE Bring your questions and get refreshed about the Catholic faith on Sunday summer mornings, after 9AM Mass and before 11AM Mass. Discuss the Sunday readings and explore faith topics of interest. The technical Church word is mystagogy entering ever more deeply into the mystery that is God and living the mystery in our daily lives. The following are some scheduled mystagogy topics share a topic or two that would interest you for future sessions. Contact Cathy Kamp, x.115, kamp@stjosephspenfield.org. ALL ARE WELCOME! Come to one, come to all. June 20: The Role of St. Joseph in Raising the Son of God, Son of Man Video by J. Martin, SJ, Reflection: M. De Risio (this session is in Pastoral Offices/Malley Bldg) June 27: Presentation of the Creed: Have You Ever Wondered What the Words Mean? Facilitated by Jim Gulley July 11: Ancient Practice of Spiritual Direction: Who Needs a Spiritual Director? Where Do You Find One? Facilitated by Sr. Margaret Mary Mattle, RSM, Mercy Prayer Center July 18: We Are a Community of Hospitality: It all Starts Behind the Scenes Take a tour of the Sanctuary and Sacristy with Kathy Best and the Worship Team August 8: What is RCIA? Facilitated by Peg & Tom Glisson August 15: Why do we Pray to Mary? How to Pray the Rosary Facilitated by Deb AuClair August 22: Confession: What does the Sacrament of Reconciliation Look Like Today? Getting Started Facilitated by Fr. Jim 6

7 Pastoral Care/Social Outreach NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR Call the Parish Office to reply or place a Neighbor to Neighbor ad.. Parishioner #44 Live-in Companion needed for our dear Mom. Share her lovely home, receive room, board and stipend. Assist with household chores, provide some personal care, chat, laugh, enjoy! Parishioner #45 Responsible, dependable, single woman seeking one-bedroom or studio apartment on eastern side of Monroe county. Availability mid July or August. Parishioner #46 is in need of transportation each week to/from the Saturday 5 pm Mass. She lives on Whitney Rd E in Fairport, NY. Bethany House Ministry Donations of diapers (all children sizes) and enfamil formula are needed for the families at Bethany House. If your child has made the big step to big boy/big girl pants we will gladly accept those diapers still remaining in the box. Cash donations that the staff can use to buy those needed diapers and formula, are also gratefully accepted. Thank you for your help. 150th Celebration CELEBRATION by W. Jack Miller (Parishioner for over 25 years) What does it feel like to celebrate 150 years So many happy times but, yes, also some tears. This parish has far outlived us all with a variety of parishioners answering God s call. The original church, built many years ago, on a hill with our cemetery as still part of the show. Has helped guide our town in many ways our thankfulness is shown, as God we praise. One hundred and fifty years of following His wish has given us special blessings at St. Joseph s parish. Our thanks to those who trod the earlier days they worked diligently to keep His love ablaze. To those who from us are now long forgone and lie sleeping beneath our cemetery lawn. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you for beginning our parish and guiding us through. No one will live to one hundred and fifty years old so enjoy your parish and its treasures untold. And realize the true blessings God has wrought in our vibrant St. Josephs parish here on this plot. Join Us for Sunday Dinner Every third Sunday, 5-7 PM, we bring dinner to Bethany House and spend a few hours being present and listening to the stories of the women at the House. Sign up now to help prepare the meal (at home) and attend the dinner on June 20. Call Janice Ippolito: or go to bethanyhouse. 7

8 150th Anniversary Weekend! June 5-6, 2010 Special thanks to Donna Spinella and the committee that organized very special receptions following every Mass job well done! Bishop Matthew Clark presiding at the 11:00 liturgy expressed his gratitude to the people of St. Joseph s. As the living stones of today we go forward, offering our gifts in the service of others. Our music ministry outdid itself in honor of our celebration. The children are the gift of today at St. Joe s, and our future! The rain did not stop out set-up crew, clean-up crew or Rosie Farraenola! Kudos to our altar servers for the 11:00 Mass with the Bishop: Matthew Blahyj, Rachel Nesbitt and Connor Davis. Congratulations to Ray Garbach, and his wife Kathy. Ray was ordained to the permanent diaconate on June 5. May he be blessed in his ministry. Even Bishop Clark lined up to sign his name to our 150th anniversary tapestry, graciously donated by Barbara Miller. 8 Bishop Clark blessed the work of our Parish Pastoral Council, Development Committee and Ministry Leadership Teams with a blessing of the representative chairs.

9 A Very Catholic Conversation Volume 4 Number 39 The Acts of the Apostles Acts ; Chapter 22 shows Paul claiming his dual heritage. At the beginning he validates himself as a Jew, taught by Gamaliel. He goes on to describe his conversion and then he experiences rejection from the Jewish community. The story continues with him led away by the Roman Guard. When he is subject to scourging, he invokes his Roman citizenship which he claims from birth. This is the grace and gift of Paul. He is both a Jew who has accepted Jesus as Messiah and a Roman citizen who insists on his rights, and accepts the responsibilities that both afford him. He was the man who stood firm in belief, strong in witness and committed in faith. That is the model he offers to us. He might say, Get committed! There are two weeks left in this Year for Priests. As we begin to close down the formal aspects we remember that our care and concern for those who have heard God s call to love and serve in the charisms connected with the ordained life do not end with this celebration. Rather our Priest and their ministry are gift to us and we are blessing to them. It is in the dynamic of this relationship that the faith of Baptism grows in the community of the church today. Next week I will close with a prayer for Priests. I trust this journey has helped us all to reflect in hope and joy and thanksgiving for a good and gracious God who calls each of us. Faith Formation This week I want to take a look at our sacramental preparation. We gather students and people together when it is time for immediate preparation for the sacraments. Regardless of where the basic faith formation takes place we come as one community to celebrate the sacraments. We are one body in Christ and the celebration of sacrament is individual, familial and communal. We all join in and that is one of the reason we have prayer partners for each family and child as they move toward their celebration. As a community we join in prayer and unite ourselves to those who join us in the sacramental life of the church. We also engage parents with their children and all of us revisit our own faith life and understanding of the role the sacraments play in our lives. We also share our faith, our value for the sacraments and our love for Church with our children so that our catechesis is as effective as it can be. LAITY AND CHURCH The various tasks and duties of life fall to each of us in different ways and at different times. While these tasks and duties are many, holiness is the call that pervades all of that. We are God s creation and we are called to be one with God and that is holiness. Following Christ is our duty, our hope, our life. With the grace of the Spirit, fortified by the Trinity and through our own focused energy in faith we can be all that God calls us to be. We are not disparate individuals but the Body of Christ. We are one body in our one Lord, Father, Son and Spirit. We are hope for the future and the presence of God to one another each day. We are CHURCH! 9

10 School News and Other Announcements SAINT JOSEPH'S SCHOOL is forming a MARKETING COMMITTEE. Initially, this committee will focus on creating a consistent, vibrant, and compelling message to inform the community of the wonderful faith-based environment our school provides for children from Pre-K through sixth grade. We need people with marketing expertise to help us tell the story of our school, in order to enhance its visibility, attract students, enrich our programs, and promote the value of a Catholic education. Please call the school office at , if you have marketing experience and are interested in participating. PIANO/VOICE LESSONS- Susan Gividen, St. Joseph s Children s Choir Director, will be offering piano and voice lessons this summer at St. Joseph s. If you are interested in receiving more information, or would like to sign up, please contact Susan at Lessons will begin after July 4th. A COMMUNITY OF DISCIPLES: LUKE S VISION OF THE CHURCH Wed., July 21, 7:30PM, St. Bernard s School of Theology and Ministry, 120 French Rd. 36 th Annual Otta A. Schults Lecture featuring Dr. Elaine Classen Park, Professor of Sacred Scripture, Mount Angel Seminary, Portland OR. No registration, open to the public. MERCY PRAYER CENTER SUMMER INSTITUTE AT ST. BERNARD S: LIVING TRUE THE CHOICES WE MAKE. July 20 (Embracing the True Self), July 21 (Understanding Our Life Circumstances), July 22 (Making Life-Giving Choices), 9:00-11:30am, 120 French Rd., $30 per session or $75 for all three. Call CAMP STELLA MARIS DAY CAMP Spots are still available in Camp Stella Maris Day Camp. Camp begins June 28th. The day starts at 8:45am (early drop off is available) and ends at 5:15 pm. Only 30 minutes from Rochester. Call or register online at campstellamaris.org 10