May 30, 2010 Most Holy Trinity Sunday

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1 May 30, 2010 Most Holy Trinity Sunday Construction begins next week on Monday morning following our weekend of liturgical celebrations and receptions following each Mass. The sacrifices of more than 350 families and individuals have helped us achieve and exceed our Phase One goal of $921,000 we are now close to the $1M milestone! OUR LITURGICAL CELEBRATION OF OUR 150 TH ANNIVERSARY At all Masses next weekend with a reception following each liturgy Bishop Matthew Clark will preside and preach at the 11:00 am Mass next Sunday with a parish luncheon reception following. See p. 6 to RSVP. At all Masses next weekend, we give thanks to the Lord our God for the immense blessings we have enjoyed as a parish faith community over the last 150 years. Sunday after Sunday after Sunday for the last 150 years (7,800 Sundays), we have gathered to celebrate the Eucharist expressing our faithfulness to what Jesus has asked us to do. In so doing, we have been continuously spiritually nourished at the Table of the Lord. Next Sunday we gather with our much-loved Bishop Matthew to celebrate who we are as the faith community of St Joseph s. Of all the ways we mark our 150 th anniversary this year, to gather for Eucharist best expresses who we are as God s beloved people. May we as a parish community and a parish school leave a spiritual legacy for the next 150 years to those who come after us. As we have been blessed, we are to be a blessing to others. CHURCH RENOVATION The Church renovation phase of our capital campaign begins Monday morning, June 7. The project will last four months. We now have $980,858 pledged toward our campaign goal of 2.5 million. Our Church renovation phase is $921,000. We have remained true to our promise that we will not build beyond the monies pledged. Yes, we are set to begin phase one. Thank you to all who have demonstrated support with a pledge. The next phases of the project will be built after the money has been pledged. During the four months of renovation, we will celebrate daily Mass in the Blessed Sacrament chapel. Most weddings and funerals will be scheduled at St. Thomas More Church on East Ave. We apologize for any inconvenience. We ask your continuous prayer that all we do will be for the glory of God and service to our faith community. 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 2 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 May 30, 2010 Monday: Zep 3:14-18a Lk 1:39-56 Tuesday: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18/Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12/Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15/Mk 12:28-34 Friday: 2 Tm 3:10-17/Mk 12:35-37 Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8/Mk 12:38-44 Next Sunday: Gn 14:18-20/1 Cor 11:23-26/ Lk 9:11b-17 At Home with the Word: pages Preaching: Deacon Don Germano, Bishop Matthew Clark at the 11:00 am Mass Reflection Question: What holy meals does your family celebrate? STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE May 24, 2010 Offerings $ Amount Reg. Collection $15, Loose Donations $1, Cap. Impr. Fund $ Cemetery $50.00 Holy Day $40.00 Diocesan Missions $ Our Lady of Americas $16.00 These contributions were made by 398 donors, 4 of whom used electronic transfer. ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY FUND: This weekend we will have a second collection for the St. Joseph s Cemetery Fund. Quarterly, we are requesting support for the improvement and maintenance of this Parish resource. Your gift to this fund is greatly appreciated.

3 Mass Schedule and Intentions Day/Time Offered for Mon, May 31 Memorial Day 8:00 am For the Deceased Members of the Parish By Fr. James Schwartz Tues, June 1 St. Justin 8:00 am Dorie LaVaque By Tom & Fran Glanton Robert R. Bartell By his mother, Jean Wed, June 2 Sts. Marcellinus & Peter 8:00 am Alvin Seibert, Birthday Remembrance By Harry & Gail Housler Korleen Mary Bush, Birthday Remembrance By Phyllis Diggins Thu, June 3 St. Charles Lwanga 8:00 am Grace Mazur By Paul R. Mack Fri, June 4 8:00 am Clif Rice, Wedding Anniversary By his wife Barbara 10:00 am School Mass: Joseph Zelczak By John & Helen Wojciechowski Sat, June 5 St. Boniface 8:00 am Richard Fischette By Helen Gauvin 2:00 pm Wedding: Elizabeth Day & Gaurau Suri 5:00 pm Deceased Members of the Brothers Family By Marguerite Sun, June 6 Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ 7:30 am Marty Amato By Brenda Morrison & Family George Barry, Jr. By Joseph & Mariann Consiglio 9:00 am John Thompson, 1st Anniversary By Galin & Denise Gruttadaro & Family 11:00 am Vincenza Capozzi, 1st Anniversary By the Family 5:00 pm Thomas & Jeannette Hatton By Patricia & Charles Harrison Mary & Louis Tubiolo By Phyllis Potter David Wilson By the Wilson Family Prayer and Intentions 3 We Hold in Prayer This Week Those who are held in our prayers Joe Avisada Corky Geck Thomas Carmel Barone Elenteria Grimaldi Murphy,Sr George Bishop Dorothy Hefner Una Perine Blanche Brown Darwin Johannes Joanne Ras Ed and L Burke Joanne Kenner Bernice Reynen John Burns Deanna Lamanna Jacqueline Stukas- Mary Ann Cape Davalene Layng Tennenbaum Mary Carroll Norbert Lilly Mae Wagner Barbara debuono Leinbenguth Monika Weiler Gloria DiNardo George Maier Margaret Weishaar Bill Dwyer Aida Maravilla Thomas Weinhart Those who are serving in the military... Kyle Bachman Michael Bartell Aaron Bush David Carley Evan Davies David Dougherty Michael Dougherty Lauren Foley Edward Gerlach Kimberly Giannetti Michael Giannetti Chris Hornig 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 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. June 12th Kelly Gettings & Scot Henrich June 19th David Dougherty & Jessica Gee July 2nd Ann Sheridan & Mark Dermody July 4th Larissa Masny & Christopher Brazener Those who have died in the Peace of Christ William Cherry Dorothy Farrell Joseph Pace The Sanctuary Candle will burn this week: In loving memory of Willi Seeger By the Family

4 Meetings, Gatherings & Events Sunday, May 30 No Activities Scheduled Monday, May 31 Memorial Day School and Pastoral Center Closed 9:00 am Memorial Day Mass and Cemetery Walk at St. Joseph s Cemetery Tuesday, June 1 9:00 am Faith Formation Leadership Team MB 10:00 am SCC Tuesday Group Lng 7:00 pm Family & Friends Rehearsal Rm 4 7:30 pm St. Joseph s Prayer Group Rm 6 Wednesday, June 2 5:30 pm Operation Leadership Team MB 7:15 pm 9:00 am Choir Rehearsal Rm 4 7:30 pm Awakening Faith/My Life w/saints Lng 7:30 pm Men s Bible Study ALC Thursday, June 3 8:30 am Exec New Horizons Rm 1 5:30 pm Handbell Choir Rm 4 7:00 pm Morningstar Choir Rm 4 Friday, June 4 -No Activities Scheduled Saturday, June 5 Anniversary Reception following 5PM Mass Sunday, June 6 150th Anniversary Receptions following every Mass 11:00 am Anniversary Mass and Reception with Bishop Matthew Clark PARISH NURSERY: Located in the Parish Resource Center Room 2 during the 11:00 am Mass. Volunteer Schedule: May 30: Memorial Day Nursery Closed June 6: Nathalie Pearson, Irene Viola, Anne Werner June 13: Lisa Chidsey, Lori Kocher, Charlene Costello Coming Up! MEMORIAL DAY MASS AT ST. JOE S CEMETERY AND SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR MON., MAY 31, 9:00AM. Join us Monday, May 31 st at our Cemetery to celebrate Memorial Day as we remember our friends and families who have gone before us in the service of our country. We will have mass at 9 am followed by a self guided walking tour of the cemetery noting various points of interest and graves of some of our founding families and the site of the original Church on the hill. This event is presented by our 150 th Anniversary and our Cemetery Committees. Bring your folding chair or blanket to sit on. The cemetery is located at the corner of Liberty Street and Rt 441. Parking is available off Liberty Street across from the cemetery. In case of severe rain, mass will be in Church. STEPHEN MINISTRY NEW TRAINING TO BEGIN! In order to improve their skills and to better serve our community, Stephen Ministers are required to attend Continuing Education sessions during the year. This year Dr. Dennis Boike and Pastor Eric Weaver, presented topics involving divorce, depression, spirituality and dementia covering some issues with which the Stephen Ministers deal. For their own spiritual growth, Stephen Ministers also attended a Saturday Morning Retreat during Lent at the Mercy Prayer Center lead by Sr. Marg Mattle, RSM. To close this year, Fr. Jim shared with them on their giftedness and how they share that gift with others. In September 2010, we are anticipating a new training session to begin for those interested in joining this Caring Ministry. Perhaps you would like to learn more about our program. We welcome your calls at our confidential number of extension 130. Leave your name and phone number and a Stephen Leader will call you back. 4

5 Announcements COMMUNITY-BULDING/EVANGELIZATION My Life with the Saints Final session for the year, Wed., June 2, 7:30pm, PRC Lounge focus on Mary and what makes each of us holy. FAITH FORMATION Men s Bible Study: Continues on this Wednesday evening June 2 from 7:30 pm-8:45 pm in the ALC. We are continuing with the book of Exodus. We always welcome new participants to join the other men who meet every other week to read, discuss and learn more together. Faith Formation Registration: We are deeply grateful to all those who have re-registered, over 500 now, and we are reminding everyone that we would very much appreciate hearing from you if you have not yet responded so that we might adequately plan for the upcoming year. To register on line copy this link First Eucharist: Congratulations to all those who celebrated First Eucharist this past month. We list the names here so that we may continue to pray that their journey to the altar is the beginning of a life nourished at the Lord s table each week. Evan Alfano Lewis Atkinson Molly Baumer Julia Bell Carly Bender Jacob Bender Emily Bennett Isabella Bobbo Olivia Boskow Liam Burke Bryn Carroway Morgan Chans Jasmine Cohoon Olivia Cortese Erin Davis Madison Davis Haley Emmick Jacob Emmick Juliana Falcon Nicholas Fallone Trevor Fox Joshua Gambee Allison Garofalo Megan Gearinger Joseph Giordano Justine Rae Goldblatt * Luke Hallancia John Healy Aden Higgins Cole Higgins Morgan Higgins Austin Hobler Carson Hobler Kevin Hufziger Alyssa Husted John Jeffery Adam Johnston Krysten Kane Robert Kane Emma Kay Alexandra Kehrig Madaliene Kennedy Alexander Klimasewski Cassidy Kogler Janel Kolar Rachel Koonmen Kathryn Kotyra Madison Kotyra Isabella Kunde Hunter Lane Lauren Latas Julia Lawner Hannah Leitten Madigan Lublin Car Luther Matthew Mady Nicolas Mady Anthony Mancini Giovanni Mannino Adrianna Massaro Ava Massaro Katherine McCombs Joseph McCusker Morgan McGrath Sean Merriman Katharine Mosca Christopher Mueller Sophie Mulla Emily Murphy Grace Murphy Brennan Murray Jade Nguyen Ava Nicolini Nicholas Nicolini Timothy Oberlies Liam Osborn Briana Patino Logan Pellow Corey Plakosh Erica Quarterman Conor Richardson Jessica Rinere Alessa Sadowski Katie Santos Hannah Seeger Eric Shutter Jessie Terry Joseph Thompson Zachary Tilkins Luke Van Alstyne Serafina Viola Jacob Wolfe Jenna Zoyack *Celebrating at St. Mary s Church: Justine Rae Goldblatt YOUTH MINISTRY Catechists needed for Jr. High Summer Faith Formation July and 19-22nd, 8:45-noon. If both weeks are difficult please consider making a commitment to even just two of the eight mornings. We d love to have young adults who are home from college and looking for a summer job share their gifts with us! Thank you. Contact Christina. 5

6 150th Anniversary JUNE 5TH AND 6TH COME CELEBRATE 150 YEARS AS A PARISH COMMUNITY! CROP HUNGER WALK AND INTERFAITH PRAYER SERVICE To continue our parish s 150 th anniversary celebrations, as well as Penfield s Bicentennial, we would like to invite all of you to participate in our first annual town of Penfield Interfaith CROP Hunger Walk! At 1:30pm on June 13 th, St. Joseph s, along with numerous other local faith communities, will gather at the Veterans Memorial Park Amphitheater for a prayer service in celebration of our longevity and many blessings together as a community. This will be followed by the CROP Walk for Hunger. The funds raised by this walk will go all over the world. 25% will go to support our local Penfield Food Cupboard. All of you are invited to attend the prayer service and/or walk the 2 mile trail on June 13th. Count me in! You can sign up to walk as part of the team, or make a parish team pledge. You can do this by stopping by our Pastoral Offices or preferably by registering with our St. Joseph s Church team online! Go to and click on CROP Hunger Walk. Our parish goal is to have 150 walkers and to raise $5,000! We would encourage everyone to donate $5 per person or $10 per family. Thank you for your support. Let this, our generation, together help proclaim the next! The weekend of June 5-6 is our much anticipated weekend of liturgical celebrations marking the 150 th Anniversary of St. Joseph s Church. We are hosting small receptions following all of the Masses that weekend. A light luncheon with desserts will be served following the 11:00 am Mass on Sunday, June 6 where Bishop Matthew Clark will preside. We hope to have you join in prayer and celebration that weekend for St. Joseph s Parish Community --- past, present and future. So that we can adequately plan, we would greatly appreciate knowing if you plan to come to any of the receptions. RSVP by May 30 TODAY using the form below. Please return it in the collection basket or by dropping it off at the Pastoral Office. your response to: langston@stjosephspenfield.org. RSVP 150TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND JUNE 5TH AND 6TH I (we) plan to attend the reception after the following Mass: Sat. 5 pm Sun. 7:30 am Names of adult(s) Number of children Day time phone number _ I would like to help at the reception I ll be attending. 6

7 Special 150th Anniversary Golf Tournament August 9th at Shadow Lake Golf Club Shadow Lake Golf Club Bethany Proceeds to benefit House 1850 Five Mile Line Road Penfield, NY hole shotgun tournament with a scramble format. Registration: 10:00 am Tee off: 11:00 am sharp Lunch provided at the turn Cash bar at approximately 4:30 pm With dinner to follow at 5:00 pm/5:30 pm. Prizes awarded in Women s and Men s team categories: Sponsored by Winning team Closest-to-the-pin Longest drive Package includes: 18-holes of golf with power cart Lunch Chicken BBQ buffet dinner Mail payment and form to St. Joseph s Golf Tournament, c/o Rose Gulley, 34 Brookshire Lane, Penfield NY Hole-in-One $10,000 Cost: $75.00 per person $ per foursome Dinner Only $35.00 per person Can t Come? Consider making a donation. 150th Anniversary Golf Registration Form Return by July 21st List Golfers or Dinner Only Attendees below, with team captain on top line (if foursome). Please include name, address, phone and (use back if needed). TEAM CAPTAIN Dinner Only: Questions? Contact Co-Chair Mary McCarthy ( ) or Bill Crandall ( )

8 SEE, I AM DOING A NEW THING! Campaign for a Mission Driven People One of my joys as a parishioner of St Joseph s is the opportunity to serve as leader of Children s Liturgy of the Word. It is richly rewarding work that more often feels like an extension of my grandmother role rather than ministry. Over the years I ve come to know the children and their families, attended their concerts, graduations and welcomed them back to St. Joe s with a warm hug and grateful heart. It is a privilege to share in the lives of our parish families, a community of worshipers that has become family. Recently, our three year old grandson spent the weekend with us and joined me for Children s Liturgy. His first experience with the children of St. Joe s, he hugged close to me, staring up at the older kids, tattered teddy bear clutched tightly to his chest. Despite encouragement from my group of helpers, he observed in silence as I attended to the readings, prayers and songs. Near the end, I asked the children to describe in their own words how much Jesus loves us. Hands shot into the air, bouncing with anticipation. One young lady smiled knowingly, eyes locked on mine. I couldn t resist. Yes, I nodded. How would you describe Jesus love for us? Like a well-worn teddy bear! she beamed, turning toward our special guest. The room erupted into laughter as my very pleased grandson held out his bear for all to see. Indeed! I said. There was nothing left to say. Molly & Bill Bach This child had said it best. Jesus loves us no matter how tattered and torn we become along the journey. He holds us close and near always. How marvelous the work of the Holy Spirit within each of us. Such teaching from an innocent child! When I look to the space where our new Baptismal font will soon stand, I cannot help but pray for the children and families of St. Joseph s parish. Those who have gone before us, establishing and sustaining this vibrant, flourishing parish for 150 years. Those baptized into new life in this church. Those who will be baptized in the generations to come. Most especially, the children with whom I am privileged to have shared a special relationship, many now adults serving in the various ministries of St. Joseph s parish. When I first saw images of the new Baptismal font, I heard the Lord whisper, See, I am doing a new thing! And I know it is much more than the design, location or size of the font. It is about what the Lord is doing in the lives of His people. May God continue to bless the children, families and Mission Driven People of St. Joseph s parish. Molly Bach 8

9 A Very Catholic Conversation Volume 4 Number 37 The Acts of the Apostles Acts 20;1-38 Chapter 20 moves from another example of Paul s travels, to his preaching and healing of the man who fell from the window, to Paul s farewell speech as he heads for Jerusalem and eventually Rome. Paul is passionate, Paul gives us a snapshot of the manner in which the early community prayed and broke bread He continues by proclaiming his fearless preaching, independent living and his gallant ability to face the future. He then concludes by telling his listeners about their duty and their need to remain steadfast in spite of the risks and dangers they will face. Paul is the dedicated, feisty, firm, strong and compassionate person. He is what you see. He witnesses what he believes and he lives in accord with what he has heard. It is that which he passes on to those who listen. This past week the Holy Father renewed his call to priests to ensure that their "lives and activity are distinguished by a determined witness to the Gospel, and that they may know how to use the communications media to make the life of the Church known and help the men and women of today discover the face of Christ". If we are to be the Church of Jesus who sent the word to all we have to effectively use the modern media in ways that join people to one another and call them to assemble and join in worship and praise of God. Faith Formation As I look ahead I have five more of these columns to write including this one. So each week I would like to address one program area we have. Let me begin with family ed. We do FIRE, Branch and our Gathered Program on Monday and Wednesday. The faith is always rooted in the home. The home and family are the birthplace of faith and where it finds the soil in which it grows. The Church assists families and parents who are indeed the first teachers. The process that helps that is when staff assists the parent to be the best teacher they can be. We do that by resourcing which comes from listening. SO I encourage the families to be in conversation so that you can ensure that the resources that you need are made available to you. We have tried to extend that this past year with on-line aids that offer you choice and ways to apply what you are learning to the lived experience of your family life. The family has always been and will always be the fundamental unit of society. St Joseph is blessed with so many good families who live faith. LAITY AND CHURCH This past week Pope Benedict offered the following reflection on hope; "Is the Church, then, a place of hope?", the Pope asked. "Yes", he said, "because from her the Word of God comes ever and anew, purifying us and showing us the path of faith. She is a place of hope because in her the Lord continues to give Himself to us in the grace of the Sacraments, in the words of reconciliation, in the multiple gifts of His consolation. Nothing can darken or destroy all this, and so we should be glad amidst all the tribulations. Locally, we announced this past Tuesday that Dr. Scott Caton who has been with us here at Saint Joseph this past year will be ordained a transitional Deacon on June 5. Scott s journey as teacher, minister, husband and father will unfold for us all over the coming year and the year of the Priest meets the laity and Church. 9

10 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 PreK 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. PENFIELD GIRL S SOCCER will be holding a household sale on Sunday, June 6 from The sale will take place at 316 Bay St. the home of Matthew s Closet. The sale will enable neighbors of Matthew s Closet to purchase much needed household items at reasonable prices. The following items are needed for the sale: irons, toasters, blenders, clocks, radios, pots/pans, sheets, blankets, electric fry pans, curtains and mixing bowls. All donated items must be clean and in working condition. If you have any of the following items to donate, please call Karen Sweeney at or A MINISTRY TO CATHOLIC WOMEN Please come and join us on, Friday evening, June 11th, at 6:30 p.m. at RIT Inn and Conference Center West Henrietta Road. Sally Beckman will share her life story in her usual good humor. Early reservations $18.00, Post marked after 6/4 is $23.00;Student $10.00, clergy and religious free For more information or reservations call Kathy Murty at TEAM NOVALIE PRESENTS A RUMMAGE SALE June 11 from 9 am to 4 pm and June 12 from 9 am to 3 pm. at the Deland Center of Fairport Baptist Church. Donations can be dropped off at the Deland Center June 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm and June 10 from noon to 7:30 pm. Volunteers are needed to work sale. Contact Annie Foley at annief@rochester.rr.com or or Ann Gatesman at All proceeds will go towards medical expenses of Novalie Nguyen 5 year old in need of a heart transplant. 10