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JANUARY 14, 2018 At that time Samuel was not familiar with the LORD, because the LORD had not revealed anything to him as yet. The LORD called Samuel again, for the third time. Getting up and going to Eli, he said, Here I am. You called me. Then Eli understood that the LORD was calling the youth. So he said to Samuel, Go to sleep, and if you are called, reply, Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening. When Samuel went to sleep in his place, the LORD came and revealed his presence, calling out as before, Samuel, Samuel! Samuel answered, Speak, for your servant is listening. 1 Samuel 2 Dear Parishioners and Friends, January is regarded as Respect Life Month and is the time when we pray for the grace and mercy of God to bring about a conversion of hearts and minds especially towards the helpless unborn child and the infirm elderly. The origin of Human life is from God. One day all people, regardless of their wealth, political affinities or beliefs, will have to render an accounting of how they, and we, have spent our lives in relationship towards one another. Most recently, Pope Francis dedicated his Christmas masses for the needs of migrant persons who have had to flee their country, homes and livelihood because of violence and the threats of violence. There is no valid justification for devaluing human life. When Jesus was asked to summarize the two greatest commandments he did so by saying that we must love God above all things and our neighbor as ourselves. Jesus then went on to demonstrate his tremendous love for all people by giving of his life on the cross. This is the opposite of what we would expect a powerful or influential person to do. This is why Jesus, and only Jesus is our hope and our salvation. May God bless you this week! Fr. Gonyo * CATHOLIC WOMEN A Time Just for You! 5 th ANNUAL ROCHESTER CATHOLIC WOMEN S CONFERENCE The Power of the Eucharist: Glorifying God and Sanctifying the Word Saturday, March 10 8:00 am 3:30 pm (doors open at 7:00am) Held at The Aquinas Institute ~ 1127 Dewey Ave Conference sold out early last year so don t wait! Don t miss this opportunity to celebrate Mass with our Bishop and to hear national speakers, Dr. Edward Sri, theologian and noted author, and Danielle Bean publisher of Catholic Digest. There will be the opportunity for reconciliation, praying the rosary, perusing Catholic vendors, and connecting with other Catholic women. Bishop Salvatore Matano will preside at morning Mass beginning at 8:00am. Continental breakfast and lunch are included. The cost is $50 for mail-in registrations and $53.00 for online registrations. Registration forms are available in our parish office and in the greeting area in Church or you may go online to Rochestercwc.org. If you have questions, please contact Maria at rochcwc@gmail.com PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE! COMPANIONS IN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Thursday, January 18 at 7:00pm in Room 1 All who have experienced the loss of a friend or loved one through death are invited to attend. All are welcome! All are Welcome to our next St. Rita Society event Soup & Sandwich Lunch Tuesday, January 16 at 11:00am in Room 1 With Guest Speaker: Karen Backus from Genesee Valley Physical Therapy Bring a sandwich with you and we will provide soup and dessert! Before lunch, we will have a special presentation by Karen who will demonstrate several exercises that will improve your balance and if you do fall, she will show you the proper way to get yourself up. There will be a question and answer period to address your specific needs. Reservations are suggested. Please call Elaine at 671-4930. Please bring unwrapped health care products (shampoo, toothpaste, soap, etc.) that will be donated to those in need in shelters and nursing homes.

EUCHARIST INTENTIONS Among the intentions for those who gather for the Eucharist this week will be MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2018 8:15AM DOROTHY KRUEGER Joe & Patty Kuby TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018 8:15AM FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2018 8:15AM IN THANKSGIVING TO THE BLESSED MOTHER FOR FAVORS RECEIVED 11:00AM MASS AT BAYWINDE Sage Harbor THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 8:15AM ROSE & AL NEVINSKAS Mr. & Mrs. Richard Nevinskas FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2018 No Mass on Fridays SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2018 5:00PM NANCY RUSSO Mario Provenzale SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2018 7:30AM JOHN MAGIN Family 9:00AM KIM O BRIEN Jon & Beth Koeng 10:30AM SIMON PETER HARRIS The Bell & Harris Families * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This week the Tabernacle Light will burn for the intentions of the People of St. Rita Parish * * * * * Attention: LECTORS, LEADERS, SERVERS AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS The next schedule for leaders, lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, sacristans, and altar servers will cover February, March, and April. Please send any unavailable dates to Elizabeth.kwiatkowski@dor.org by Monday, January 15. FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS Our Parish Health Ministry Committee will be offering free Blood Pressure Screenings after all Masses next weekend in Room 1. ST. RITA S PRAYER LINE ~ Did you know that we have a very active Prayer Line here at St. Rita Parish? Your request of any kind can be passed along to many people who will remember your need in their daily prayer. If you would like to have a special intention remembered in prayer through our Prayer Line, please call Julie at the parish office 671-1100 ext. 13. ST. RITA SCHOOL Spirit of Learning Corner WHAT S HAPPENING? + Last Friday, Kindergarten students and their mothers were able to share a special morning treat at the annual Muffins with Mom breakfast. Students and mothers alike loved sharing some extra special one on one time together. It was a wonderful way to end the week. DID YOU KNOW? St. Rita School promotes a strong sense of belonging not only by building relationships with and between students and teachers, but also between families and the St. Rita s faculty and staff. Our Principal, Ms. Wagner, knows each student by name and our teachers take the time to get to know each family and what is important to their students. Younger students in PreK4 and First Grade get extra support from their Fifth Grade lunch buddies. Kindergarteners are assisted during School Masses by their Fourth Grade church buddies. These younger students really admire their older school mates and the older students get a sense of love, admiration, and appreciation by helping their young friends. New Families are paired up with seasoned families when they begin their journey at St. Rita s to have their questions answered and make their transition smooth. If you would like to learn more about St. Rita School, please join us for: ST. RITA SCHOOL S PROSPECTIVE FAMILY INFORMATION NIGHT Thursday, January 18 at 7:00 pm (Meet in Church) St. Rita School offers PreK3 through Grade 5 for the 2018-2019 School year. Join us for a brief presentation by our principal, Ms. Wagner at 7:00pm in Church then you will have an opportunity to see all the classrooms. Teachers will be present for a Meet and Greet and members of the Parent Association Committee (PAC) will be on hand to give tours and answer questions. Babysitting will be available for all those who need it. Pass the word come learn about our school. We look forward to seeing you there! ATTENTION DAILY MASS PARTICIPANTS! For your safety - If you see on TV that Webster Central Schools are closed due to inclement weather our daily morning Mass will be cancelled as well.

PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 14, 2018 SUNDAY 1/14 8:30-11:00am MONDAY 1/15 Breakfast Club Gym No Faith Formation Classes TUESDAY 1/16 9:00-10:00am WEROC Women s Group Rm 3 11:00am St. Rita Society Lunch Rm 1 WEDNESDAY 1/17 8:45am Pray the Rosary Church 8:45am Reconciliation Available in Church 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal Rm 3 THURSDAY 1/18 9:00-10:30pm Men s Basketball Gym 7:00pm Companions in Grief Group Rm 1 7:00pm School Information Night Church SATURDAY 1/20 8:15-8:45am 3:30-4:30pm Pray the Rosary Church Reconciliation Available in Church PARISH SUPPORT Our support totals for January 6 & 7 will be published next weekend as our bulletin deadline was earlier than usual. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! We all grow spiritually when we share Glorifying the Lord by our Lives CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL UPDATE: (As of 1/3/17) Catholic Ministries Appeal Goal $160,859 Pledges Received to Date $121,173 Balance $ 39,686 # of Gifts: 538 Households We are currently at 75% of our goal of $160,859 in our Catholic Ministries Appeal. Consider making a year-end gift. We need your help! Each gift no matter the size is needed. If you have already made your gift this year, please accept my heartfelt gratitude. If not, there are extra pledge cards are available in Church or you can give online at www.dor.org (you can make your gift by credit card if you like). Be sure to indicate St. Rita Church # 327. CARE FOR GOD S HOUSE: Week of January 14 LINENS: Next week January 21 Tom Marton Cindy Wahl We welcome the newest members of our parish family who were baptized this weekend: Colin Timothy Tehan Liam Matthew Endres Sydney Grace Monheim Ellis Josephine Evangelist * * * * * BIBLE READINGS: 14 Sun 2 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Sm 3:3b- 10,19 Ps 40:2,4,7-10 1 Cor 6;13c-15a,17-20 Jn 1:35-42 15 Mon 1 Sm 15:16-23 Ps 50:8-9,16-17,21,23 Mk 2;18-22 16 Tue 1 Sm 16:1-13 Ps 89:20-22,27-28 Mk 2:23-28 17 Wed St. Anthony 1 Sm 17:32-33,37,40-51 Ps 144: 1-2,9-10 Mk 3:1-6 18 Thu 1 Sm 18:6-9;19:1-7 Ps 56:2-3,9-13 Mk 3:7-12 19 Fri 1 Sm 24:3-21 Ps 57:2-4,6,11 Mk 3:13-19 20 Sat St. Fabian; St. Sebastian 2 Sm 1:1-4,11-12, 19,23-27 Ps 80:2-3,5-7 Mk 3:20-21 21 Sun 3 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Jon 3:1-5,10 Ps 25:4-9 1 Cor 7:29-31 Mk 1:14-20 * * * * * * * * ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULED NEXT Weekend ~ January 20 & 21 Saturday, 5:00pm: David Kraft, Ben Dodds, Daniella Fico Sunday, 7:30am: Patrick Childs, John and Joseph Giarrizzo-Hoyle Sunday, 9:00am: Regan Daley, Olivia Mabe, Emma & Sophie Mathis Sunday, 10:30am: Liam Clark, Nathan Chamberlain, Joey Baller, Kristina Baller * * * * * BREAKFAST CLUB NEWS! This isn t a club you need to join All are Welcome Sunday mornings from 8:30-11:00am in the Parish Center for a warm delicious meal served with a smile! We offer a Special each Sunday but always have our full menu offering eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, etc. NEXT WEEK: Team 3 s special is: EGGS BENEDICT served with a bottomless cup of coffee. This ministry runs on donations only which are greatly appreciated! CAN YOU HELP? WE ARE IN NEED OF A COOK FOR TEAM #4 (The 4 th Sunday morning of the month) For more information or if you can help out in any way, please contact the parish office at 671-1100.