Holy Family Church 129 Winthrop Street, Watertown, NY Phone: Website:

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1 August 19, 2018 Holy Family Church 129 Winthrop Street, Watertown, NY Phone: Website: PASTOR: IN RESIDENCE: DEACONS: TRUSTEES: SCHOOL BOARD: PARISH STAFF Pastoral Associates: Rev. Steven M. Murray Rev. Leo A. Wiley Rev. Msgr. Paul E. Whitmore Deacon Edward R. Miller Ret. Deacon Michael J. Allan Mrs. Maureen Van Wormer Mr. John Eisenhauer Mr. Michael Ledoux Sr. Angelica Rebello, SCC Patrick Bates Christian Formation Director: Sr. Angelica Rebello, SCC R.C.I.A. Director: Kathy Allan Business Administrator: Carol Brown Secretary: Organist: Judy Geng Edward Kemp IMMACULATE HEART CENTRAL SCHOOL School Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Robert H. Aucoin School Principal: Mrs. Lynise Lassiter Vice Principal:(7-12): Mr. Geoffrey Andrews Vice Principal (4-6): Mrs. Annette Connolly Vice Principal (K-3): Mrs. Kari Conklin BAPTISM: Baptisms are generally scheduled on Sunday. Parents must attend a class held on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. WEDDINGS: Arrangements should be made six months In advance by calling for an appointment with a priest or deacon. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Confession/Penance - Saturday 4-5 P.M. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Upon Request - Please call Fr. Murray if you are planning on having any surgery and he will be happy to anoint you. Holy Family Church Welcomes Everyone No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church; no matter your family or marital status; no matter where you are in the practice of faith; no matter what your self image may be; you are invited, welcomed and loved at Holy Family Church.

2 RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday, 12:30PM- 4:00PM; Tuesday Thursday, 9:00AM-4:00PM, closed for lunch noon-12:30pm; Friday, 9:00AM-1:00PM. BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS The next class will be Monday, September 10, at 7PM in McGivney Hall. Please call the Rectory at during business hours to sign up if you are planning on attending this required class. Thank you. THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Sunday August 19, 2018 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 David Huck by Mom and Dad 11:00 People of the Parish 5:15 Ed Becker by Mariane and Steve Nevin Monday August 20, 2018 Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church 9:00 Ambrose Loftus by Dick Gaffney Tuesday August 21, 2018 Saint Pius X, Pope 9:00 Betty Dier by Bob and Connie Ritchie 10:00 Frances McGowan and Deceased Members of the McGowan Family by the Estate of Frances McGowan (at the Summit) Wednesday August 22, The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 Frances McGowan and Deceased Members of the McGowan Family by the Estate of Frances McGowan Thursday August 23, Weekday Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin 9:00 David Caulkins by Joyce and Sam Surace Friday August 24, Saint Bartholomew, Apostle 9:00 Peter and Kathleen O Brien by Josephina Burgess Saturday August 25, 2018 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:15 Mark Mason by Scott and Paula Call Sunday August 26, TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 Kevin Shepard by Beverly Shepard 11:00 Betty Haley by Ron and Reggi Davis 5:15 People of the Parish ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE AUG. 25TH & 26TH 5:15 9:00 Jillian and Claire Draper 11:00 Samantha Booth, Keely and McKenna Cooney 5:15 Sunday: August 19th 12:00noon Coffee Hour (Gathering Area) Monday: August 20th 7:00PM Finance/Parish Council Meeting (Rectory) Tuesday: August 21st 10:00AM Mass (Samaritan Summit Village) 5:30PM IMPACT Youth Group (Middle and High School Students) (Greystone Building) Wednesday: August 22nd 10:00AM Legion of Mary (McGivney Hall) Thursday: August 23rd 5:00PM Summer Social (Greystone Building) Friday: August 24th INQUIRY If you are interested in the Catholic Faith or know of someone who is, please contact our R.C.I.A. Director Kathy Allan at for an appointment. SUNDAY AUGUST 19: TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Readings: Prv 9:1-6/Eph 5:15-20/Jn 6:51-58 Whoever eats this bread will live forever. Jesus gives us a choice. Just like the crowd we don't always understand, we lack wisdom and act foolishly, choosing temporary pleasure rather than true joy and happiness. St. Paul in our second reading gives us an antidote. We live in a community of faith. Filled with the Holy Spirit we are called to address one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, worshiping the Lord together. We are to remind each other to taste and see the goodness of the Lord. Let us not be afraid to tell our story of how God has loved us, to share our faith by living our faith out loud.

3 ACTIVITIES AHEAD IN OUR PARISH OUR PARISH SCHOOL NEWS THE SAINT JOSEPH CUPERTINO FRATERNITY OF THE 3RD ORDER OF SECULAR FRANCISCANS meeting is scheduled for Sunday, August 26th at 1:30PM in McCarthy Hall. Are you looking for a way to come closer to Christ? Come join us. THE EVANGELIZATION TEAM MEETING will be Monday, August 27th at 7:00PM in McGivney Hall. Plan to pose for the photograph for the web site at this meeting! PRAYING THE ROSARY The Legion of Mary will be praying the Rosary Saturday, September 8th, beginning at 4:45PM. Everyone is invited to this prayer gathering before the 5:15PM Mass. Registration for Religious Education for grades K-10th will take place at The Greystone Building on Sunday, September 9th at 10:00AM. Religious Education Classes will begin Sunday, September 16th 10:00AM-10:50AM, Confirmation Year I Class will begin Sunday, September 16th and Confirmation Year II will begin Sunday, September 30th. Both Confirmation classes are at 11:00AM-2:00PM in the Greystone Building. ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OUR PARISH YOUNG WOMEN OF GRACE Do you want to know how to ignite your feminine genius and be part of a Sacred Sisterhood? A new Young Women of Grace group is forming at St. Anthony s, Msgr. Sechi Hall, Saturday, September 8 th 9:30AM. Join other young women ages for donuts and cider at an introduction to the group. Meetings will be every other Saturday. Call Kathi at if you have any questions. NEW FACEBOOK PAGE: Respect Life: Be sure to "like" the new "Diocese of Ogdensburg Respect Life" Facebook page for up-to-date information concerning a variety of respect life issues. Information will be shared from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the New York State Catholic Conference as well as local pro-life events and activities. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP When packing that picnic basket, fill it with reusable containers, use silverware instead of plastic utensils and beverages can be kept cooler or hot in reusable drink containers. Every little bit makes a huge savings. Help keep our environment safe and clean.

4 Note From the Pope, For another Wednesday, the pope was surrounded by crowds of people as he walked through the Paul VI Audience Hall. Francis focused his catechesis again on the subject of idolatry. He used the example of the people of Israel, who built a golden calf during Moses's absence when he was spending 40 days in the desert. Without a point of reference and immersed in uncertainty, they created an idol tailored to their needs. POPE FRANCIS Human nature, to escape from precariousness, seeks a do-it-yourself religion: if God does not show Himself, we make ourselves a made-to-measure god. We understand then that the idol is an excuse to place oneself at the center of reality, in the adoration of the work of one's own hands. The pope explained that the golden calf is a symbol for all desires that give the illusion of freedom but in reality enslave. POPE FRANCIS Everything stems from the inability to trust above all in God, to place our trust back in Him, to let Him give true depth to the desires of our hearts. This would allow us to cope with weakness, uncertainty and insecurity. Therefore, Francis insisted that when God is not recognized as the only Lord, it is easy to fall into idolatry. POPE FRANCIS When we welcome the God of Jesus Christ, who as a rich man made Himself poor for us, one discovers then that recognizing one's own weakness is not the misfortune of human life, but it is the condition to open oneself to One who is truly strong. Then, God's salvation enters through the door of weakness. Finally, the pope recalled that, thanks to Christ, human frailty is not a curse but the place where it is possible to find the strength that comes from God the Father. If you would like information on the Knights of Columbus or information on joining the Watertown Council No. 259, go to the following web link OUR TITHING PARISH NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME This Year $ 8, Last Year $ 9, Youth $ MONTH OF JULY This Year $ 44, Last Year $ 41, Thank you for your continued generosity! CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE Total Pledges and One Time Gifts $375,000. Total Participating Households 142 Let s keep up the good work! Our goal is $ Note From the Pastor, Mark your calendars for the Summer Social. It will be Thursday August 23rd from 5PM to 7PM in the Greystone Building. There will be beer, wine, punch, water, and all sorts of finger foods as in the past. All are welcome. Just call the office at , so that we will have enough food and drink for all. It is a great opportunity to get together and get to meet new people. It s Our Church, It s Our Future is the theme for the Diocesan Wide Capital Campaign. It is important that everyone participate. There are over 950 households in this parish we have had only 142 households participating so far and we are at 50% of our goal. Remember there is no Bishops Fund this year. Please prayerfully consider a pledge or one time gift to this Diocesan wide campaign. Remember 75% of the funds collected stay right here at Holy Family. The projects we have outlined will be beneficial for everyone. Thank You! to everyone who has increased their weekly giving. Fr. Steven Murray PLANNED GIVING: Capital Campaign When you are prayerfully considering your gift for the It s Our Church, It s Our Future Capital Campaign, there will be a variety of giving options for you to think about. There is a pledge option of up to four years with payments ranging from monthly, quarterly, semiannually or annually. A one-time gift option is also available. As you reflect upon your level of support, please remember that the 2018 Bishop s Fund Appeal is included in this gift. The Bishop s Fund Appeal will return in September 2019 to provide its support to the annual ministries and program needs of the Diocese. Methods of Giving Can Include: Pledges via cash, check or credit/debit cards. Gifts of Securities. Gifts of qualifying Retirements (IRA s). Gifts of Property, Life Insurance, Wills, Bequests, etc. For further information on ways to give, contact Scott Lalone at or slalone@rcdony.org.

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6 A PILGRIMAGE TO WESTERN NEW YORK WITH BISHOP LAVALLEY:D.O.V.S. (Diocese of Ogdensburg Vocation Society) is sponsoring a pilgrimage to Western, New York with Bishop LaValley from October 16th to 18th. Departing from: Notre Dame Church, Malone at 7:30 am.; St. Mary s Church, Potsdam at 8:15 a.m.; St. Anthony s Church, Watertown at 9:45 a.m. Pilgrimage includes: Luxury Bus; 2 nights stay at Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora, NY; 2 Breakfasts; 1 Lunch; 2 Dinners; 2 Wine & Cheese Evening Socials; tour of Christ the King Seminary; Mass at the Seminary with Bishop LaValley; tour of Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Buffalo, NY; Mass and Holy Hour for Vocations at the Basilica with Bishop LaValley; free time at Niagara Falls. Time is running out to get the discounted rate for this trip! If you have been thinking about it, go for it! It will be an amazing trip. There is still limited seating available.$ per person for individuals registered before August 31, $ per person for individuals registered after August 31, For more information contact: Connie at connierandall47@yahoo.com or call her at NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS Joshua 24: 1-2a, 15-17, 18b Psalm 34: 2-3, Ephesians 5: or 5: 2a, John 6: FAMILY GUGGENHEIM: Family Become What You Are! : It s time to register for Family Guggenheim. Bring your family to the most meaningful weekend of the year! Hike, swim, pray, play...be. Visit familylife/family-guggenheim.html to register. Three sessions to choose from. Session 2: August 23 - August 26, 2018 Session 3: October 5 - October 7, 2018 Contact Deacon Henry and Dayna Leader for information at or dleader@rcdony.org Joshua confronts the tribes of Israel: Will you desert your covenant with Yahweh (1)? The desertion of disciples is a prelude to the paschal mystery (3). With Peter, however, let us profess our faith in the Lord (Ps), who gave himself up for us all (2). OUR FAITH COMMUNITY NURSES NOTES Holy Family Church offers a Children's Library in the back of our Church. It is a great way to keep your little ones occupied and a wonderful gateway to sharing God s story with them. Pick up a couple of books before Mass and return them as you leave. A FEW LITTLE BITS OF ADVICE 1) Spend some time with a loved one every day. 2) Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon. 3) Don t let a little dispute injure a great friendship. 4) Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer. 5) Be gentle with the earth. Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time -- August 19, 2018 Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood you have no life in you. Are you being chosen to give life to His people as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? If God is calling you, talk to Fr. Steven Murray at or Fr. Doug Lucia at / dlucia@rcdony.org or Cathy Russell, the Diocesan Vocation Coordinator at , ext. 1450/crussell@rcdony.org. See us also on Facebook or at