Saint Lawrence Church. What s Inside!

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1 Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 7, 2018 Saint Lawrence Church 1000 North Greece Road Rochester, NY What s Inside! Musings CMA p. 3 What s Now This Week s Events p.5 What s Next CYO Basketball p.6 College Planning p. 6 Centering Prayer Group p. 7 Men s Conference p. 7 Stewardship Weekly Collec on Knights BBQ p.4 p.4 Parish Staff p. 5 This Week s Prayer p. 2 Parish Informa on p. 2 Walk-a-thon Info p We are a Stewardship Parish commi ed to giving our me, talent, and resources for others!

2 THIS WEEK S PRAYER Monday, October 8 Gal 1:6-12/Ps 111:1b-2, 7-8, 9 and 10c [5]/Lk Weekday 10: :30 a. m. Edwin Pfeffer by Family Parish Information Mass Schedule Saturday Sunday Monday - Friday 4:00 pm 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 8:30 am Holy Days of Obliga on 8:30 am 7:00 p.m. Confessions Saturday 3:00 pm. Anointing of the Sick Please call us if you or a family member wish to be anointed. Baptism Parents should contact us as soon as they know they are expec ng. Marriage Engaged couples should contact us at least one year in advance of their desired date. Office Hours Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - Noon, 1 pm - 4 pm Phone: fax: rstlawre@dor.org St. Lawrence School Tuesday, October 9 Gal 1:13-24/Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15 [24b]/ St. Denis, Bishop, and Companions, Lk 10:38-42 Martyrs; St. John Leonardi, Priest 8:30 a. m. Harry and Joyce Po er by Wendy Farren Wednesday, October 10 Gal 2:1-2, 7-14/Ps 117:1bc, 2/Lk 11:1-4 Weekday 8:30 a. m. James Holden by Pamela Te e Thursday, October 11 Gal 3:1-5/Lk 1:69-70, 71-72, [69]/ St. John XXIII, Pope Lk 11:5-13 8:30 a. m. Margaret Dawson by The Giralico and Pearlman Family Friday, October 12 Gal 3:7-14/Ps 111:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6 [5]/Lk 11:15-26 Weekday 8:30 a. m. Mrs. Vivian LaVia by David and Mary Reisinger Saturday, October 13 Gal 3:22-29/Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a]/Lk BVM 11:27-28 This week, we light the Sanctuary Lamp In Memory of: Edwin and Elizabeth Pfeffer At the request of: Family Sunday, October 14 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 7:7-11/Ps 90:12-13, 14-15, [14]/Heb 4:12-13/Mk 10:17-30 or 10: :00 p. m. Ron Latacki by Bob and Elaine Mayer 8:00 a. m. Frank J. Spacher by MaryRose Spacher and family 9:30 a. m. Dr. Gerald Ryan by Mary Ann and Tom Hayes 11:00 a. m. For Saint Lawrence Parishioners 2

3 The CMA and The Church Today You may have no ced that the current Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) for the Diocese of Rochester has begun. This is the annual fund drive for the diocese itself, its ministries, and its offices. It is important. Next weekend, we will see the CMA video at all of the Masses. As part of that video, our bishop, Bishop Matano, will speak directly to each of us about what is happening in the Church today. We have seen it in the newspapers, on the Internet, on television. The sexual abuse allega ons against priests throughout the State of Pennsylvania, the issues with Archbishop McCarrick, the pain and the anger from the vic- ms of clergy sexual abuse. It makes all of us angry, sad, incredulous, and angry again. And we should be angry. The sexual abuse of children, teens, and adults is an evil act. To have our clergy do this is a betrayal of that sacred trust. This leads us to wonder what is happening to our Church? Are they addressing this? What can I do? First, let me say how sorry I am to the vic ms of this abuse done by priests and bishops. I don t know if my apology will mean anything, but I offer it. I offer it because the Church and everyone associated with her must. Secondly, let me say that I have not said anything publicly un l now because, frankly, I don t know what to say. I am furious that men in my chosen voca on have done this and, what they have done, has hurt me personally. I have been told that people avoid me because I am a priest. People tell friends, parents at St. Lawrence, don t let your children become altar servers. I understand their fear and anger. I am so saddened by it. We as a diocese are addressing this and have been for a while. For a long me now, anyone who works in the church whether paid or volunteer, who will have contact with children or vulnerable adults are required to complete the program called CASE: Crea ng A Safe Environment. That includes training, back ground checks, and ongoing forma on in the safety of our innocents. All of our employees in the parish and the school, including all of our clergy and teachers...all of our volunteer catechists, all of our volunteers in our Scou ng program who have contact with children in any way, all of our Youth Ministry volunteers go through this training. Like you, I read in the media what else the Church is doing and how it is trying to address this issue. Prayer and penance is offered. Vic ms are asked to come forward and be heard. It is a hard road and a difficult issue to address, but things are happening. So, why bring it up now? I spoke about this issue last weekend in our Parish Pastoral Council and asked them what I should say. MUSINGS By Father Lee Chase Three things: say you re sorry, tell us that the Church will be okay, and let us know why we should even consider dona ons to the CMA. I hope I ve addressed these somewhat. The Church will be okay. And we need to con nue to support the charitable works of the Church even in the midst of this sorrow. The hungry are s ll needing to be fed. The Sacraments are s ll needing to be administered. The children s ll need to be educated about God s love and forgiveness, and the salva on brought to us through Christ. We s ll go on. In the end, we are the Church. All of us make up the Church, not just the clergy, not just the bishops. All of us. Addressing this issue of abuse has and will con nue to change the Church I pray for the be er. More transparency is needed. Be er forma on for our seminarians is a must. Priests must be humble and real. People should never pedestalize the priests. We ll be okay. Next weekend, I m going to show you the video and let Bishop Matano speak to you and make the case for the CMA be er than I. I just want all of you to know that keeping our parish children safe is one of my top priori es. I don t want one child hurt here ever! Join me in that effort. Let s let the Church be a place of safety, sanctuary, love, and welcome. This is what God wants us to be. 3

4 STEWARDSHIP Our time, talent and treasure September 29-30, 2018 Collec on Amount Weekly Surplus Received Budget (Shor all) Sunday Collec on $15,693 $16,200 ($507) General Maintenance $693 $1,040 ($347) School Support $189 $360 ($171) A endance for September 29-30, :00 p. m :00 a. m :30 a. m :00 a. m Total A endance BBQ Fundraiser Dinner **St. Lawrence Parking Lot** Sunday, October 14, :00 am un l sold out $10.00 Includes: ½ charcoal roasted chicken, Two homemade sides (BBQ Beans and Salt Potatoes) Roll and bu er Sponsored by: CMA UPDATE Our goal for this year is $157,563. As of October 2nd we have received $5,796 in pledges; 3.68 % of our goal from 32 donors. The Knights of Columbus Council # For informa on contact: Mark Gardone Ralph Dini o ; Albert Bodamer Ken Kruger Catered by: St. Mark s Knights of Columbus THIS IS ONE OF OUR FUNDRAISERS TO HELP THE NEEDY IN OUR AREA stmarksknights.org House of Mercy prepares for a harsh Winter!! House of Mercy has an endless need for coats, hats, gloves, scarves, boots, wool socks and hand warmers to keep people warm and protected against frostbite and hypothermia. Dona ons of NEW or GENTLY USED clothing are needed. All sizes infants to adults are accepted. Extra large sizes 1X, 2X, 3X are appreciated. St Lawrence Boy Scout Troop 277 Can and Bo le Drive Saturday, Oct. 13th Sunday, Oct. 14 th 9am 3pm St. Lawrence Church/School Parking Lot 1000 North Greece Road Drop off your bo les and cans to support St. Lawrence Church Boy Scout Troop 277 The proceeds will support your local Scout Troop and will be used towards equipment replacement and to defer the cost of campouts and other educa onal trips for our Scouts. To donate call : Jean Gilbert jeandrr@aol.com House of Mercy 285 Ormond Street Rochester, New York

5 WHAT S NOW This Week At St. Lawrence Church Monday, October 8 Bible Study - Deacon Hall Camerata Prac ce - Church Tuesday, October 9 Bible Study - Deacon Hall Camerata Prac ce - Church Centuring Prayer Group - Church CYO Basketball - Gym College 101 Seminar - Deacon Hall Finance Commi ee Mee ng - Rectory conf rm Faithful Voices Church Wednesday, October 10 CYO Basketball - Gym Spirit Singers - Church CYO Soccer Prac ce - Field Song Prayers - Church Thursday, October 11 CYO Basketball - Gym CYO Soccer Prac ce - Field Boy Scouts - Educa on Bldg Friday, October 12 Living Rosary - Church CYO Basketball - Gym Saturday, October 13 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 9:30 am 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:15 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 1:15 pm 5:30 pm CYO Soccer - Field 10:00 am CYO Basketball - Gym 9:00am Scouts Can and Bo le Drive - Parking lot 9:00am - 3:00pm Selling Raffle Tickets a er 4:00 pm Mass for School Walkathon Sunday, October 14 Scouts Can and Bo le Drive - Parking lot 9:00am - 3:00pm Chicken BBQ - Parking Lot 11:00am l gone Confirma on Lunch - Deacon Hall 11:00am CYO Soccer Field 1:00 pm Faith Forma on School 3:00 pm Selling Raffle Tickets a er all Masses for School Walkathon Marriage Banns Week III Briana Tata and Blakely Schirtz 5 Parish Staff Rectory Office Execu ve Leadership Team Rev. Lee P. Chase, S.T.L. Pastor, x 207 Bruce M. Watson Finance Director, x. 206 Frank Arvizzigno School Principal, Pastoral Ministry Rev. Sco Caton, Ph.D. Assis ng Priest, x. 204 Deacon David Squilla Pastoral Associate, x. 212 Deacon Manny Asis Parish Deacon, x. 213 Administra ve Staff Wendy Speciale Office Manager, x. 201 Marisa S eve Bookkeeper, x.205 Linda DeMarco Office Assistant, x. 203 Bob Gray, Jim Grotke Maintenance, x. 201 Faith Development Ministry Jamie O Mara Faith Forma on, Donna Gray Youth Ministry/CYO, Debbie Cichelli Office Manager, Music Ministry M. Virginia Pierce Music Director 4 p.m. Mass Choir, Susan Judkins 9:30 a.m. Mass Choir Young People s Choir, Mary Kay Huber Young People s Choir, Steve Amico 11:00 a. m. Mass Choir,

6 WHAT S NEXT Upcoming Parish events and courtesy announcements The CYO Basketball program will be star ng soon for the 2018/19 season. The nights listed below will be used for registra on, to determine the number of teams at each level and to place players on appropriate teams by evalua ng their skills through drill assessments. Eligibility 3 rd thru 12 th Grade Boys & Girls Families registered as Parishioners at St Lawrence Church and families a ending St. Lawrence School Boys or girls cannot be playing on a school sponsored public or private high school team (Mod A, JV or Varsity). Non-Parishioners may also register if their parish does not offer a CYO program Note: In many cases, we will have mul ple teams at a grade level. The coaches listed below are just coordina ng for these two weeks. If there will be two or three teams at a grade level, addi onal coaches will be needed. If you are unable to a end the sessions listed below, contact Donna Gray or the coach listed by the grade level. All sessions will be held in the St. Lawrence Gym. Please be prepared to fill out paperwork, including a Health form, and have payment ready for the registra on fee. If you have any ques ons or cannot reach a coach contact: Donna Gray, Parish Youth Minister/CYO AD at **Boys Varsity (11 th & 12 th Grade) Thursday 10/11& 10/18, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Coach Jerry Stoll ( ) and Brad Carr ( ) **Boys JV (9 th & 10 th Grade) Tuesday, 10/9 & 10/16, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Coach John Leonardi ( ) and Devin Kluth ( ) ** High School Girls (9 th -12 th Grade) Wednesday, 10/10 & 10/17, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Coach Tom D Amico, Assistant AD ( ) Boys 7 th & 8 th Grade Thursday 10/11 & Monday 10/15, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Coach Ma Henshaw ( ) and Rob Bisne ( ) Girls 7 th & 8 th Grade Thursday 10/11 & 10/18, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Coach Mike McGrain ( ) Boys 5 th & 6 th Grade Tuesday 10/ 9 & 10/16, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Coach Jus n Curatalo, Assistant AD ( ) Girls 5 th & 6 th Grade Wednesday 10/10 & 10/17, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Coach Greg Schaller ( ) Girls/Boys 3 rd & 4 th Grade Wednesday 10/10 & 10/17, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Coach Greg Schaller ( ) Registra on deadline is Monday, October 22 nd (due to Diocesan roster requirements, we cannot except late registra ons) During the above listed nights, players will be no fied which team they are on and the regular prac ce schedule which will start the week of October 22 nd. We welcome any new volunteers to our CYO Basketball Program.. **FOR ALL JV OR HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS WHO ARE TRYING OUT FOR THEIR HIGH SCHOOL TEAM...IT IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED THAT YOU ATTEND ONE OF THE ABOVE NIGHTS SO THAT A SPOT IS RESERVED FOR YOU. College 101: Planning, Preparing and Paying Seminar College is expensive, but knowledge is power! With that in mind, it is cri cal for parents to be informed about the many ways to reduce the expense of higher educa on, especially loan debt, while at the same me finding the best college fit for their children academically, socially, and for future career goals. St. Lawrence Church invites all parents of high school students to a free, one-hour educa onal seminar called, College 101: Planning, Preparing, and Paying for College on Tuesday, October 9, 6:30-7:30 at St. Lawrence Church. It will be presented by College Assistance Plus, a na onal college consul ng company based in Honeoye Falls, NY. Learn about college selec vity, applica ons, college costs, financial aid, and scholarships. Take home real-world solu ons for mi ga ng the cost of sending your student to college without jeopardizing your family s financial future! Registra on is requested. To register, Deacon Dean Condon at dean.caplus@gmail.com or call

7 St. Lawrence School Walkathon WHAT S NEXT, CONTINUED The 17th annual St. Lawrence School Walkathon will take place on October 27th at Aquinas Ins tute. All funds raised will help to enhance the school's educa onal programs, provide technology update and fund class field trips. If you are interested in suppor ng our school students, you can now donate online at h ps://stlawrencegreeceny.weshareonline.org/ws/opportuni es/ St.LawrenceSchoolWalkathon. We thank you in advance for your considera on and generosity. See page 8 of this bulle n for more walk-a-thon informa on! An Invita on To Come and Be..Be S ll and Know that I am God- Ps 46:10 Next gathering is this Tuesday, October 9th! Come and Be with us. We have been mee ng over the last few years and we are moving our group to St Lawrence. Thank you, Fr Chase. You are welcome to join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 4:00-5:00. We gather in the ves bule at 3:45 and begin prayer at 4 in the parents and children s chapel located at the back of the sanctuary. If you come a er 4:00 please take a quiet seat in the pew un l a er our first prayer then join us in the chapel. What is Centering Prayer? Centering Prayer leads to Contempla ve prayer which is the opening of the mind and heart, one's whole being to God. It is based on the works of Fathers Thomas Kea ng, Basil Pennington and William Meninger. It facilitates the movement from more ac ve modes of prayer - verbal, mental or affec ve prayer - into a recep ve prayer of res ng in God. This group is meant for anyone who wishes to prac ce a contempla ve form of prayer with others. Beginners are always welcome. If you have ques ons, please call our facilitator, Cheryl McElha en at St. Lawrence Youth Ministry Youth Ministry Social Please join us at Zarpen ne Farms on Sunday October 14 th from 2:00-4:00 for a LONG walk through the corn maze, donuts and cider. Cost is $10. Bring your family and friends. RSVP to Donna Gray please CYO Basketball CYO Basketball registra ons for 3 rd -12 th grade will begin the week of October 8 th. Please see the flyer on our Parish website or page 6 of this bulle n for more details. 7 The Joseph of Arimathea Crypts Offer Free Interment of Your Loved Ones Cremated Remains Our Catholic Church teaches us that the cremated remains of the faithful must be laid to rest in a sacred place, and be given the same respect as the corporal remains of the human body. Unfortunately, families some mes hold onto a loved one s cremated remains due to lack of funds for burial. Please know that Holy Sepulchre and Ascension Garden Catholic Cemeteries are here to help. On Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Ascension Garden Cemetery and Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, we invite you to join us following our Masses of Remembrance for a special blessing and commi al ceremony at our Joseph of Arimathea Crypts. As Joseph of Arimathea gave his crypt to provide for the burial of Jesus, the Joseph of Arimathea crypts will be provided for those who lack funds to inter their loved one s cremated remains. There will be no charge to place your loved one s cremated remains in these special crypts, nor to add them to our records.* If you are interested in interring your loved one s cremated remains in the Joseph of Arimathea crypts, please contact either Ascension Garden Cemetery or Holy Sepulchre Cemetery by November 8, 2018 for further informa on and to complete the necessary paperwork. Visit our website for more informa on. * There is no charge to inter a loved one s cremated remains in the Joseph of Arimathea Crypts; however, a charge will apply if there is a request to remove a loved one s cremated remains at a later date.

8 Saint Lawrence School Dear St. Lawrence Parishioner, Since 2010, St. Lawrence School has come under the direc on and responsibility of St. Lawrence Parish. We at the school value our rewarding rela onship with the parish and its members. For the past sixteen years, our school s main fundraiser has been our Walkathon, where students obtain pledges to raise money. In order for our event to be a financial success, we seek corporate and personal sponsors who contribute monetary and prize dona ons. The main event will be held on Saturday, October 27 th at Aquinas Ins tute and will consist of walking, entertainment, games, raffles, and food. Your generous dona on would be greatly appreciated. Funds raised this year will help to support and enhance the educa onal program at St. Lawrence School. Interested in sponsoring the event? Students will be in the entrance of Church accep ng dona ons a er all masses for the following three weekends: All masses on: 10/6 10/7, 10/13 10/14 and 10/20 10/21. Donate a gi card or silent auc on item for the event Interested in purchasing raffle ckets? The Knights of Columbus will be selling 50/50 raffle ckets & Walkathon prize raffles will be sold All masses on: 10/6 10/7, 10/13 10/14 and 10/20 10/21. Interested in being a corporate sponsor? Here are some key benefits that are included: Event Sponsor: With a contribu on of $10,000 the business will receive all of the below benefits plus a large event sponsor sign. Finish Line Sponsor: With a contribu on of $1,000 the business will receive all of the below benefits plus their logo will be on the t-shirts (which will be worn throughout the year). Mile Marker Sponsor: With a contribu on of $500, the business will receive all of the below benefits plus their business name and logo on: All 2018 Walkathon marke ng material & business card printed in event program A large banner hung outside the school the week of the event Sign Sponsor: For a gi of at least $100, the business name and logo will be printed on: A sign displayed outside of the school along North Greece Road the week of the event A sign displayed in the gym at Aquinas the day of the event Deadline to receive all sponsorships forms is Wednesday, October 10, 2018 We would like to thank you in advance for your considera on. Your dona on may be sent to the address below and your logo for the sign may be submi ed to stlawrencewalkathon@gmail.com. Please note artwork should be in high resolu on form. If you would prefer to donate items or gi cards for our auc on and raffles, dona ons can be dropped off at the school office or contact Jennifer DiVasto at to arrange pick up of merchandise. Sincerely, Your response can be sent to: St. Lawrence School 1000 North Greece Road Rochester, NY A n: Walkathon 2018 Jennifer DiVasto 2018 SLS Walkathon Chair Lisa Martone Co-Chair 1000 North Greece Road Rochester, NY

9 ST. LAWRENCE SCHOOL All Are Welcome Dear St. Lawrence School Families, Our Alumni Open House, Welcome Mass, and Pizza and Ice Cream Social on Saturday was a wonderful experience for everyone who a ended! It was so much fun mee ng our St. Lawrence School alumni as they toured the school building and shared stories about their me as St. Lawrence School Students. We had such a great turnout of alumni, teachers, and school staff members from various school years, even some as far back as the 1960 s! We were also very lucky to have our school s first principal, Sister Mary Louise Heffernan, SSJ visit as well. I would like to thank Jennifer DiVasto and her parent volunteers for organizing and running the Alumni Open House. I would also like to thank 5 th graders: Hudson Proia, Elena Mallare, Connor Edgecombe, Zach Smola, and Lauren McLaren who par cipated in the mass, as well as Emily McMichael who graduated from St. Lawrence School last year for her beau ful singing during the liturgy. Thank you to Father Chase and Deacon David for leading us through the mass and a special thank you to all of the parent volunteers who helped set up and serve food and drinks at the Pizza and Ice Cream Social. As we begin the autumn season, I hope you are all enjoying the summer-like weather we are having! Due to the unseasonably warm weather, we will be extending the me that students are allowed to wear shorts as part of their uniform. The last day for shorts will be Thursday, October 4 th. When the warm weather returns in the spring, I will remind students that they can again resume wearing shorts in May and June. Shorts should no longer be worn star ng Tuesday, October 9 th a er Columbus Day Weekend. Thank you for helping to ensure that our students are following the uniform policy. This year, Tracy Krawczyk will again be our Parent Associa on Chair. We will be having our first Parent Associa on Mee ng on Thursday, October 18 th at 6:00 PM in Deacon Hall, Room 4. Please visit our Parent Associa on page on our website for dates of mee ngs and mee ng agendas and minutes. We hope to see you at our Parent Associa on Mee ngs this year! I hope this le er finds you in good health and spirits! As we approach the start of our second month of school, I am thrilled to see the smiling faces of students, teachers, and parents that fill the hallways of St. Lawrence! It is truly amazing to have such a wonderful community of St. Lawrence Families working together so that our students can achieve! Thank you for your con nued support, and I look forward to many more successful school days here at St. Lawrence! God Bless, Frank Arvizzigno Principal The first principal of St. Lawrence School, Sister Mary Louise Heffernan, SSJ, with our current principal, Frank Arvizzigno 9

10 ST. LAWRENCE SCHOOL Newsletter continued Please Note: Columbus Day No School 10/8 October Birthday Lunch 10/11 Living Rosary 1:00pm 10/12 Walkathon 10am-1pm 10/27 We Do What We Can Thank you to everyone who donated to our canned food drive. They will be delivered to the Bethany House, and House of Mercy this week. All Saints Day Mass 8:30 am 11/1 Parent/Teacher Conference 11/1-11/2 Today s Envelope includes: Picture Day Forms Walkathon Packet Fire Safety CompeBBon Info Office Reminders If you are picking your child up in cars dismissal, please be sure that you are signing them out on the sheets before taking them. It is very important to ensure the safety of the students that we know who signs them out. Please return Tuesday envelopes by Thursday each week. Please remember that if your child is parbcipabng in the hot lunch program, a morning snack sbll needs to be provided to them. The main office will borrow snacks from A\er School Care on occasion if necessary. Welcome Mass & Pizza Social, and Alumni Recep'on 10