May 6, 2018 The Sixth Sunday of Easter ASCENSION Roman Roman Catholic Catholic Community Community www.ascensionrcc.weconnect.com 19 SUMNER ST. BATAVIA, NY 14020-3634 585-343-1796 Fax: 585-343-0919 office@ascensionrcc.com Rev. David R. Glassmire, Pastor Sr. Mary Francine Fasano, RSM, Pastoral Associate VISION STATEMENT: United in Christ, Growing in Faith, Hope and Love. MISSION STATEMENT Ascension Parish seeks to be a community where: ALL ARE WELCOME! ALL are INSPIRED to live the Good News of Jesus Christ where: Worship leads to Service Service leads to Love Love leads to Eternal Life The image of the Resurrection Window is from the Co- Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Archdiocese of Galveston- Houston, Houston, TX. Used with permission 2014 PARISH OFFICE Monday Wednesday: 9:00-3:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - Noon (Closed Thursdays, Holy Days & Federal Holidays) RELIGIOUS FORMATION 303 E. Main/2 Summit Street Batavia 585-343-2459 Fax: 585-345-9525 ASCENSION PARISH HALL 17 Sumner Street Batavia - For rental information you may contact David Fasano at 585-356-2679 or email at rachelfasano@yahoo.com MASS SCHEDULE Monday Thursday: 7:30 a.m. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Vigil & Holydays: As announced. Devotions in honor of St. Anthony: Tuesdays following 7:30 a.m. Mass CONFESSIONS Saturday: 3:00-3:45 p.m. BAPTISMS Baptisms are celebrated during any Mass on Sunday. Preparation is required for parents. Godparents must provide a letter of recommendation if not a member of Ascension Parish. Please make arrangements 5 weeks in advance by calling the Parish Office. Catholics who do not qualify as sponsors may NOT be Christian Witnesses. NEW PARISHIONERS: Please register by calling or stopping by the Parish Office. Be sure to inform your former parish that you are leaving. MARRIAGE: Arrangements to be made at the rectory at least 6 months in advance. Church date and arrangement should precede all other wedding plans. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: In an emergency, contact the Parish Office. For Pastoral Emergencies at United Memorial Medical Center contact Reverend Kenneth Comer of UMMC Pastoral Care at 585-344 -5291 (office) or 716-642-3525 (24 hr. pager). He will contact a priest if requested. The Eucharist is taken to the homes of the sick upon request. The office should be notified of the sick and aged confined to their homes or hospital requesting a pastoral visit or Eucharist. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Will only be issued to parishioners in good standing. You must attend Mass regularly for at least three (3) months prior to the date you are requesting the recommendation for. To be eligible you must: Attend Mass Regularly (Weekly), Contribute to the well-being of the Parish, Be Fully Initiated into the Catholic Faith (You have received the Sacraments of Baptism/Confirmation/Eucharist), If married, you must be in a valid Roman Catholic Marriage.
PAGE 2 MAY 6, 2018 YÜÉÅ à{x ctáàéüëá Wxá~ Congratulations and Blessings! Prayerful thoughts and blessings to our First Holy Communicants and Confirmandi groups. The Most Reverend Bishop Richard J. Malone will administer these Sacraments at Ascension Parish s Tenth Anniversary Mass, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. First Communicants Our prayers and blessings to those receiving the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist for the first time: Anna DiRisio, Luciana DiRisio, Aubrey Sputore, Kate Woodward, Thomas Gaylord, Jonah Motyka, Francesco Falleti, Gino Falleti and Jeffrey Wilber Confirmandi May the Holy Spirit guide and inspire Madison Dedman, Griffin DellaPenna, Thomas Ognibene, Jadan Torcello, Terri King, and Jennifer McGuire. To live a life of Faith, giving witness to all, in their daily thoughts, words and actions! Working with the Word Sixth Sunday of Easter May 6, 2018 Reading I: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Responsorial Psalm: 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 Reading II: 1 John 4:7-10 Gospel: John 15:9-17 Focusing the Gospel Key words and phrases: Remain in my love, love one another, lay down one s life, I have called you friends To the point: Jesus issues two commands in this gospel: to remain in his love and to love one another. Actually the two commands are one: remaining in his love is to love others. By remaining in his love, we love with his love, laying down our lives. By remaining in his love, we bear fruit of a very tangible love that is expansive enough to call everyone friend. Everyone. Connecting the Gospel...to the Second Reading: The second reading invites us to obey the command to love given by Jesus in the gospel. Love is the very being of God ( God is love ) and since we are begotten by God, love is our very being as well. To refuse the invitation is to refuse who we are. to experience: We generally use the word remain to mean to stay put. The remain in me that Jesus speaks, however, calls us to move beyond where we are to embrace an ever widening circle of those whom we love. Copyright 2012 by The Order of St. Benedict, Inc., Collegeville Minnesota. Financial Report This weekend is the Collection for the Church in Latin America! Many people in Latin America and the Caribbean do not have access to Church programs and ministries because of rural terrain and lack of ministers. Your generosity makes it possible for them to share in the life of Church and grow closer to Christ. Please be generous to the second collection! To learn more about the collection, please visit us at : www.usccb.org/latin-america. Ascension Parish s Tenth Anniversary This is the last weekend tickets will be available for Ascension Parish s Tenth Anniversary Celebration. Please join us on this momentous occasion. Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m. by The Most Reverend Richard J. Malone, Bishop of Buffalo. Dinner will follow at Slomba Hall. Dinner Ticket Donation: $20.00 - Adult Children 7 to 12 - $8.00 Children under 6 free Worship leads to Service Service leads to Love Love leads to Eternal Life United in Christ, Growing in Faith, Hope and Love Collection for April 28 and 29, 2018: Regular $4,775.96 (includes March online), Easter $70.00, Candles $70.95 Diocesan Collection: Catholic Home Missions: $357.10 Expenses: Inspection/Fire Protection Equipment $417.12, Triduum & Easter Supplies $262.64, Trash Removal $139.53, National Grid $541.46, National Fuel $618.00, Extra Clergy $1,310.00, Music $100.00, Rectory/Cable & Internet $130.85, Parish Office/Phone & Internet $121.05, Maintenance Supplies $17.45, Printing and Copy Overage $502.15, Carpets/Church/ Hall/Office/two (2) months $296.70, City of Batavia Water $49.05, Gas for Parish Vehicles $39.08, Plumbing Repairs $298.53 Income $4,916.91 Expenses 4,843.61 Difference $ 73.30 Mass attendance April 28 and 29, 2018 was 294. Upcoming Collections Latin America & Church in Africa...May 6 Ascension...May 10 Liturgical Ministry Offering.......May 20 4 Catholic Communications..June 10 The Parish Office is accepting gently used baskets for recycle. They may be dropped off at the Parish Office during business hours.
PAGE 3 What s Going On This Week? The Altar and Rosary Society The Altar and Rosary Society will pray the Rosary at 7:25 a.m. on Sunday, May 6, 2018. Breakfast will be served to Society members following the 8:00 a.m. Mass in Slomba Hall. Mothers Day Cards are available at the entrances to the church. The suggested offering is $15.00 per intention. This is a wonderful opportunity to pray for all mothers-to-be, mothers, grandmothers, aunts, both living and deceased. Your loved ones will be remembered at all weekend Masses during the month of May. Baby bottle drive Fill up a baby bottle, a baby s life depends on it. ~Bottles will be available soon~ Bring your filled bottles back to church by Father s Day. Your donation will make a difference in a child s life. Sunday, May 6, 2018...Bingo Team 1 Monday, May 7, 2018 Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. ADDITIONAL PARISH FUNCTIONS! Altar and Rosary Communion and Rosary Sunday, May 6 at 7:25 a.m. Breakfast in the Hall after Mass. Ascension Holy Name Society Rosary Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Church 6:00 p.m. Msgr. William Kirby Knights of Columbus #325 Meeting Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Ascension Respect Life Committee Meets the First Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Office Conference Room. New members welcome. Bible Study Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m.in the classroom All are welcome! - UPCOMING EVENTS Ascension Parish Tenth Anniversary Celebration Wednesday, May 9, 2018 - Mass at 5:30 p.m. Dinner To Follow Tickets Available at the Parish Office and after all Masses Parish Office Hours Monday - Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Closed Thursday; Friday 9:00 a.m. - Noon All Babies Cherished 445 Ellicott St, Batavia, NY 14020 (585) 344-5660 Person(s) of the Day Wanted! Ascension Parish is seeking a responsible person over the age of 21 to be the Person of the Day for any (all) rental activity at the parish, whenever the hall or bar is under contract. This will be a paid position. It is a flat rate subject to the approval of the Finance Committee, the Pastoral Council and the Pastor. If you are interested or would like more information please contact Father Dave at the Parish Office 585-343- 1796 St. Joseph School Has Two Job Openings Full-time Custodial/Maintenance Worker - 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. beginning July 1, 2018 Part-time Business Manager - (accounting experience pre ferred) -19 hours a week If you are interested in either position, please send a letter of interest and resume to St. Joseph School Attn: Karen Green, 2 Summit Street, Batavia, NY. 14020 "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. ~John 15:9 St. John Neumann Social Committee -Sponsoring- Annual Chicken BBQ Sunday, May 20, 2018 Weber Hall 991 Centerline Rd. (behind the church) 11:00 a.m. - until sold out/4:00 p.m. $12.00 - dine-in or take-outs available Come early and celebrate Holy Mass at 10:30 a.m. (Dinner includes: 1/2 chicken, beans, coleslaw, macaroni salad, roll, and pie) 10 Days in the Holy Land - October 21, 2019 Father David Glassmire is hosting a trip to the Holy Land in 2019. The trip will include these visiting sites: HAIFA * TIBERIAS * NAZARETH * BETHLEHEM and JERUSALEM The total tour price is $3,749.00 per person roundtrip from Toronto. Flyers are available in the Parish Office for those interested in accompanying him on this wonderful pilgrimage. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m. Progressive Split Jackpot Over $550.00 Queen of Hearts - $500.00 Bonus Ball over $450.00
PAGE 4 Saturday, May 5, 2018 Vigil of the Sixth Sunday of Easter 4:00 p.m. Helen Lennon req by Daughters Sunday, May 6, 2018 The Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:00 a.m. Altar & Rosary Society Members Living and Deceased 10:30 a.m. + Diane Bartz req by Husband, Irv Monday, May 7, 2018 Easter Weekday + All Souls - Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Easter Weekday 7:30 a.m. + Josephine Viele req by Children Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Easter Weekday \ 7:30 a.m. + Mildred Cina req by Estate Vigil Mass of THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD 5:30 p.m. First Holy Communicants and Confirmandi Thursday, May 10, 2018 THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD, HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION 7:30 a.m. People of the Parish Saturday, May 12, 2018 Vigil of the Seventh Sunday of Easter 4:00 p.m. + Rose and Walter Szczesny req by Family Sunday, May 13, 2018 The Seventh Sunday of Easter 8:00 a.m. + Tom Rosica req by Patty and Jack Chmielowicz 10:30 a.m. + Lillian Cina req by Estate Votive Candles Lit for the week of May 6, 2018 Blessed Mother + Virginia Vitulli req by Daughters
PAGE 5 [ÉÄç Wtç Éy buä ztà ÉÇ g{âüáwtç? `tçdc? ECDK Holy Mary, Mother of God and Virgin, I choose thee this day for my queen, patron, and advocate, and firmly resolve and purpose never to abandon thee, never to say or do anything against thee, nor to permit that anything at all be done by others to dishonor thee. Receive me, then, I request thee, as thy perpetual servant; assist me in all my actions, and do not abandon me at the hour of my death. Amen. - St. John Berchmans During the Month of May, The Altar and Rosary Society members will honor Mary, the Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth. They will lead the Rosary on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in church. Please join them on May 16, May 23, and May 30, 2018 and spend time honoring Our Blessed Mother.