St. Mary s /St. Peter s Parish 200 N. James Street Rome, New York 13440 Pastor: Father Philip A. Hearn March 5, 2017 St. Peter s Church Parish Office 315-336-5072 St. Peter s Fax 315-336-0855 E-Mail: rstpeter@twcny.rr.com Office Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday 8:00am - 12:00 and 1:00-4:00pm Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00am - 3:45pm Religious Education Office 315-336-5066 Online at: www.smspfaith.com Email: spcdre@twcny.rr.com Senior Priest Retired: Father Donald H. Karlen Deacon: Deacon Nicholas Rosher Pastoral Sister de Paul Juliano, OSF Associates: Sister Rosaire Anne De Mare, CSJ Visit us online at: www.stmarysstpeters.com St. Mary s Oratory 210 W. Liberty Street 315-336-5072 St. Peter s Cemetery 315-337-8307 St. Mary s Cemetery 315-336-3110 MISSION STATEMENT The Faith Community of St. Mary s/st. Peter s is centered in the Eucharist and is dedicated to serving the Spiritual and Social life of the people of God, through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.. CITY-WIDE EVENTS AND DATES FOR LENT STATIONS of the CROSS 7 pm March 3rd- St. Paul s March 10th St. Peter s March17th - Transfiguration March 24th St. Joseph s March 31st - St. Mary s PARISH MISSION March 19th to 22nd with Father Michael Carmola St. Peter s Church 7 pm, PENANCE SERVICE April 2nd St. Peter s Church at 3 pm THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU April 10th The Sacrament of Reconciliation All parishes in the diocese from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm will be open (excluding Transfiguration, Rome) STATIONS of the CROSS with BENEDICTION Thursdays St. John s Church 6:30 pm
Page Two St. Mary s / St. Peter s Parish, Rome, New York LITURGY SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Saturday after Ash Wednesday, March 4, 2017 St. Casmir (Is 58:9-14:Lk 5:27-32) 7:00 am Mass for Richard McMahon by Al and Nancy Pallas 5:00 pm Vigil Mass for Raymond Johnson by Family and for Mary Carrig and Kathryn Strowbridge (Birthday) by Family and for the 50th Wedding Anniversary for Ann and Ted Kehoe (living) Sunday, March 5, 2017 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 8:00 am Mass for John Karlen by RCIA Team and for Uncle Frank Fragapane by Nieces and Nephews 10:00 am Mass for Charles Stutz by Christine Bart and for Josephine Ritchie by Sister de Paul Juliano, OSF 11:30 am Mass for Jim Scott (Birthday) by Family and for Todd Pinti by Mom, Dad, Debbie and Bill Monday, March 6, 2017 (Lv 19:1-2,11-18; Mat 25:31-46) 7:00 am Mass for Helen Jane Berndt by Yvonne and Donna Martin 12:10 pm Mass for Deceased of the Tormey/Dolan Families by Kim and Gary Bulinski 10:30 am Mass at Colonial Park Rehabilitation Center SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION/ CONFESSION Saturday 4:00 pm or by appointment at the Rectory SACRAMENTS OF MATRIMONY/ MARRIAGE AND/OR SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please call the Rectory Office for information SACRAMENT OF THE SICK FOR THE HOMEBOUND AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL When a family member or friend may be in need of anointing, please call the Rectory Office. Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Sts Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs ( Is 55:10-11; Mt 6:7-15) 7:00 am Mass for Kathleen Foster by Suzanne Long and for Luella Dunn by Sonia and Tom Myers and Family 12:10 pm Mass for Monsignor Culkin by Pauline Froelich Wednesday, March 8, 2017 St. John of God, Religious (Jon 3:1-10; 11:29-32) 7:00 am Mass for Kevin O Connell by Gary and Sybil Preski 12:10 pm Mass for Frank Calicchia (1st Anniv) by Lorrayne and Nick and for Anna and William Anderson by Barbara Thursday, March 9, 2017 St. Frances of Rome, Religious (Es 12-16, 23-25; Mt. 7:7-12) 7:00 am Mass Kevin Magnanti (living) for healing by friends and for John L. Morba by John Martin and Patty Dunham 12:10 pm Robert L. Peach by Family 2:30 pm Mass at the Rome Memorial Hospital (3rd floor) Friday, March 10, 2017 (Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26) 7:00 am Mass for Dilia Ines Montilla (Birthday) by Dilia Rodriguez 12:10 pm Mass for Dorothy C. Tarbania by Family Saturday, March 11, 2017 (Dt 26:16-19; Mt 5:43-48) 7:00 am Mass Mary Lou Hoehn by Jim and LuAnn Donovan 11.00 am Memorial Mass for Marilyn Breault 5:00 pm Vigil Mass for Patti Magnanti by Luann Jennings and for Bonnie J. McWane by Family and for Jim Feeney (Anniv) by Bernie and Jackie and for Joseph Michael Chubbuck (Birthday) by Mom, Dad, Alicia and Family Sunday, March 12, 2017 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 8:00 am Mass Carmel Giardino by Family and for Paul Waite (13th Anniv) by Wife and Family 10:00 am Mass for William and Barbara Gannon by George and Beatrice Ferguson and for Edward K. Mattia, Sr. (Birthday) by Wife and Family 11:30 am Mass for Carl Massett, Jr. by Family and for Karl F. Schraml by Liz and Tony Bauer and Family HOSPITAL It is important that a family member indicate that the person being admitted to the hospital is a Catholic and belongs to a certain parish. Our Parish Ministers who are visitors go to the hospital almost everyday. NEW MEMBERS We welcome new members to our parish family. We invite you to become an active participant of our parish community. Please introduce yourself to the Pastor and please call the rectory to register. A SPECIAL NOTE: For those who find it difficult to walk, etc. The front pews across the Church are reserved for you. Communion can be brought to your pew. If anyone needs Communion in any pew, please indicate that to the Minister of the Eucharist who will assist the person in need. HEARING AIDS: Assistive hearing devices are available for loan in the Sacristy before Mass. Second collection this weekend Black and Native Americans IGNITE 2017 Catholic Men s Conference It s All Possible With God Onondaga Community College. Saturday, March 25th February 26, 2017 St. Mary s /St. Peter s Collection $12,856.00 Misc. Make ups. $102.00 Thank you for your generous support!
Page Three Visit us at stmarysstpeters.com PARISH EVENTS OF THE WEEK Monday, March 6th, Legion of Mary at 2:45 pm in St. Peter s Rectory Monday, March 6th, Senior Group at 12:30 pm Wine and cheese luncheon Wednesday, March 8th, Scripture Sharing to reflect on the Readings for Sunday Liturgy at 10:00 am in the St. Peter s Church Hall. All are Welcome Wednesday, March 8th, Prayer Group at 7 pm at St. Mary s Parish Center Wednesday, March 8th, Scripture Study of Ephesians at 7 pm St. Peter s Church Hall Thursday, March 9th, Parish Council Meeting St. Peter s Church Hall at 7 pm Friday, March 10th, Bingo at St. Mary s at 7:00 pm for Team 3. Doors open at 5pm COLLECTION HELPERS March 5th Alex and Cora Sue Howe March 12th Ginny Graiglow Carol Rood Joan Rhude ALTAR AND SANCTUARY CARE March Char Rondinelli Mary Ellen Utter HOSPITAL VISITATION March 5th St. Mary s/st. Peter s Team 1 March 12th St. Mary s/st. Peter s Team 2 REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY Vigil MASS 5:00 pm SUNDAYS 8:00 am, 10 am and 11:30 am Weekdays Holydays Monday to Saturday 7:00 am 7:00am, 12:10pm and 5:30 pm The Sanctuary Lamp will burn during the weeks of March 5th for Louis and Helen Jennings March 12th for Patti Magnanti by Luanne Jennings ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MEMORIAL FUND DONATIONS IN MISSION OF THE CHRIST CHILD For John W. Karlen by Alane, Joe and Sarah Foley Yvonne Martin For John W. Karlen by Alane, Joe and Sarah Foley (Memorial) For Kathleen Hyde Foster by Jim and Sue Cusack Mary T. Manfredo For Brenda Schoff by Shirley and William Gifford Dale and Judy Rashford (Memorial) Father Philip Hearn (Memorial) For Clara Behr by Yvonne Martin For Hildegard Lucarelli by Debbie Pinti FAMILY PERSEPCTIVE Provided by the Hope Appeal funds In today s gospel Jesus cautions it is not enough to provide food for our children; and one does not live on bread alone. Let Lent 2017 be a time when you are led by the Spirit to explore new ways to be a moral guide to your children. Sunday, March 5th, 1st Communion Class from 9 to 9:50 am Sunday, March 5th, 2nd year Confirmation large group 10 am Mass with class until 12:30 pm Monday, March 6th, Grades 1 to 6 from 6 to 7 pm Monday, March 6th, Grades 7 to 9 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm Wednesday, March 8th, Grades 1 to 6 from 8 to 9 am Sunday, March 12th, 1st Communion Class from 9 to 9:50 am St. Patrick s Day Parade Food Drive Non-perishable food items will be collected during the Utica St. Patrick s Day Parade on Saturday March 11th to benefit the Mother Marianne s West Side Kitchen. If you are planning to attend the parade, please bring a donation to place in the wheelbarrows as they pass by. (Please make sure the expiration date has not passed) Monetary donations will also be collected. Thank you. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE March 1st - April 9th During Lent we are uniting with 340 cities for 40 days of prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil for an end to abortion. Come pray with us for an hour anytime between 7 am and 7 pm at the public right-of-way outside, in front of the Syracuse Planned Parenthood Center 1120 E. Genesee Street. For more information, contact: Jeanine Owens 315-956-7772 Shannon Guy 315-664-5067 Or go to 40daysforlife.com/syracuse
Page four Dear Padre, Does the Church give guidelines for what we should and shouldn t watch on TV and in theaters? The Communications Department of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops provides Catholics, especially families, with information they can use to evaluate entertainment media programming from a Catholic perspective. Along with its Family Guide for Using Media, it provides up-to-date movie reviews and ratings through the Catholic News Service (catholicnews.com) and access to archives dating from 2010 into the 1930s. As part of forming their children in the faith, parents must educate them about the media s influence, monitor the content each member interacts with, and model appropriate media use. All our media choices print, digital, or otherwise should affirm and support Christian values. Consider these questions: Does this piece portray human life as a gift from God? Is sexuality linked to life and marriage? How is dying presented? Does it promote healthy friendships and lasting commitments within marriage? Does it affirm gratitude, stewardship or charity, and obedience to proper authorities? Does it connect moral consequences with the characters actions? Is exploitation, oppression, or neglect of any group condoned? Is respect shown for a variety of cultures? Does it foster a sense of the divine, of human destiny beyond this life, and of our obligation to forgive and seek forgiveness? It is advisable to balance your use of suitable media with human interaction.. OUR LENTEN SACRIFICE DAYS OF ABSTINENCE Ash Wednesday, all Fridays in Lent, and Good Friday for all who have reached their 14th birthday, no meat can be taken. DAYS OF LENT Ash Wednesday and Good Friday for all who have reached their 18th birthday, and have not yet reached their 60th birthday, a limit of one full meatless meal. WEEKDAYS OF LENT No obligation to fast, however, voluntary acts of self-denial are recommend. EASTER DUTY OBLIGATION Must be made from the First Sunday in Lent (March 1st) through Trinity Sunday, (June 11th). SELF DENIAL Is encouraged on a voluntary basis. Acts may include daily Mass, spiritual study, Lenten Devotions, the Rosary, Stations of the Cross and deeds of Mercy and kindness. We all know it can be difficult at times to resist temptation. So many things require our time and attention. And so many more things call to us with the voice of persuasion promising to make life lest painful, less onerous or less costly. The struggle to make the right choices can be difficult. There is a Wonderful quote, attributed to many different people over the years, that wisely states: Never sacrifice the permanent on the altar of the immediate. Never sacrifice the permanent on the altar of the immediate. Ten words so simple, so seemingly easy to follow, and yet we still falter. Adam and ve faltered. Given everything in the Garden of Eden, they committed the first sin of pride, which was disobedience. They gave in to the temptation before them and set the course of Creation on a new trajectory. They sacrificed the permanent and eternal unity with God on the altar of the immediate possibility false as it was of being and have more. But Paul tells us today that though sin entered the world and death came to all. God did not withhold his grace from us and sent his only Son into the world to redeem us. Jesus countered that first sin of disobedience with an act of perfect obedience an obedience that would resist every temptation throughout the whole of his earthly life. This Son, though divine, was also human and the devil knew it. We are given three examples today of the devil trying to tempt him away from his mission with things that in their immediacy perhaps seemed far more enticing than his intended path. But Jesus never gave in. He refused to let his perfect love be clouded by the empty promises of the devil. He refused to sacrifice the eternal on the altar of the immediate. During Lent let us in a special way look to Jesus and ask him for help each day. EUCHARISTIC FAST 1 HOUR FROM FOODS AND LIQUIDS. Water and medicine never break the fast.
Page 5 St. Mary s/st. Peter s Parish Altar Rosary Society ST. PATRICK S DAY DINNER FOR ALL PARISHIONERS Catered by Eddie s Paramount Diner Thursday, March 16th 6:00 pm St. Peter s Church Hall $10.00 per person Corned beef & cabbage baby carrots, rolls/butter, beverage & dessert Irish Music by... Carleton J. Boone on the keyboard and sing-a-long..!!! Tickets will be available before/after each Mass beginning February 25th. This event is open to all parishioners. Pope Francis Speaks to our hearts!! JESUS WANTS US FREE Jesus does not want selfish Christians who follow their own ego, who do not talk to God. Nor dies he want weak Christians, Christians who have no will of their own, remote-controlled Christians incapable of creativity, who always seek to connect with the will of someone else and are not free. Jesus want us free. And where is this freedom created? It is created in dialogue with God in the person s own conscience. If a Christian is unable to speak with God, if he cannot hear God in his own conscience, he is not free; he is not free. HOSPICE and PALLIATIVE CARE is pleased to offer bereavement support groups and educational workshops that are free and open to the community. Programs available: Adult Parental Loss Bravehearts Children s Program Hospice Sangertown Walkers More information is available at www.hospicecareinc.org or call 315-735-6487x214 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ONLINE RESOURCES FOR LENT Visit syrdio.org during the Lenten season for daily inspiration, events, and more! While you are there, click on EVENTS to view Lenten happenings, including parish fish fries and opportunities for confession. If you have yet to sign up to receive emails from the diocese, you can do so by clicking the SIGN UP tab on the homepage, or by visiting Facebook.com/DioceseofSyracuse. We will be sending a weekly Lenten email that includes events, inspiration, written reflections, videos, giveaways and more! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dinner Theater ACME Mystery Company Presents: Dead Silent: Florence of Moravia Friday, March 24, 2017 at 7 to 10 pm Hart Hill Inn, $40 per-person To benefit Cancer Patients in Financial Need. Sponsored by the Joseph Michael Chubbuck Foundation Tickets available on line or call 315-339-5993
Page Six PARISH STAFF Director of Faith Formation Laura Mack(315-336-5066) Organist Jack Kempf Office Administration Sharon Hansen Administrative Assistants St. Peter s Sister Rosaire Anne Maintenance Directors St. Peter s Mark LaGasse St. Mary s William Link Cemetery Superintendent St. Peter s Joseph Megerell PARISH ORGANIZATION and PARTICIPATION Altar Rosary Society Mary Wahl Bingo Committee Mark LaGasse St. Peter s Senior Group W. Warren Sickles, Jr Readers and Eucharistic Ministers Kathy Miller Legion of Mary Betty Pettinelli Parish Fellowship Ann Lubecki Scripture Study Betty Pettinelli Prayer Group Barbara Thomas Funeral Preparations B. Thomas Volunteers are needed as: Altar Servers * Collection helpers Ushers * Choir * Greeters Please call the rectory for more information. PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month Father Philip A. Hearn, Pastor Kevin Barry, President Betty Pettinelli, Vice President Joseph Maurer Trustee, St. Peter s Ralph Mirabelli.,Trustee, St. Mary s Dale Rashford, Trustee, St. Mary s Joseph Stanton Trustee, St. Peter s Michael Adey Toni Belmont Ginny Craiglow Michael D Amore Sister Rosaire Anne De Mare Edward Donohue Doug Holdridge. Carol Kaun Joan Lamb Laura Mack Marguerite Maurer Patrick Reilly Deacon Nicholas Rosher ADORATION of the Blessed Sacrament AT TRANSFIGURATION Church Chapel Adoration times will be from 6 am to 9 pm with 2 adorers required for each hour. To sign up or for questions call Bernadette Kapps at 337-5439. Let us remember our family, friends and parishioners in our prayers Father Guy Baccaro Raymond Barbar, Jr. Doris & Quintus Barry Joseph Beasock III Stella Beer Teresa Biddia Karen Bieksza James Brooks Carol Cadrette Kay Cerato Kim Casler Mary Jane Colangelo Robert F. Cole, Sr. Barbara Colquhoun Nick Coorod John Cordsen Esther Curran Tom Delpico John Damon Kaye DeSimone Barry Dunning Al Eisinger Robyn Engle Bill Evans Judith Ann Fesner Rose Fenton Joan Fiaschetti Diana Fowler Julianna Fusco Michael Gans Billy Jo Hidenbrandt Ron Henderson Joan Hinman CHRIST THE KING RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER For all events call: 315-446-2680 Announcement: Is God calling you to a deeper, more contemplative prayer life? If you are interested in learning more about the contemplative prayer life, consider attending a meeting of the secular Carmelites in Rome. The Order of Discalced Carmelites secular meeting the 3rd Saturday of each month at St. Paul s Church in Rome, from 9 am to 2 pm. The secular community is open to men and women age 18 and above. If you would like to attend, please contact Barbara Loso (315-337-8873). Dear Congregation Members: Participants for the Giving Tree : Thank you so much for all the items donated to the nurses at Rome City School District. I apologize for this note being late, but our nurse s meeting for January was cancelled due to the weather, and we just met on February 14, to distribute the items. We really appreciate everything you have donated over the years. Our students and families have many needs, and these items help meet their individual needs. Your congregation members are not only generous, but are kind and thoughtful. Sincerely, Tanna Fries, RN David Johnston Carol Johnson Lena Johnston Paula Johnston Jenny Kenny Colleen McLaughlin Kester Mary Ann Kimmel Robert Kimmel Paul LaSalle Teresa La Salle Father Vincent Long Lori Losowski Tom & Anne Lubecki David, Liz, and Mitzi Marcelletta Kevin Magnanti Geoff Marchione Russell Marchione Joseph Mastrangelo Joan McKenna Patricia Melioris Larry Meus Angie Messineo Joe Migeroll Kathy Miller Tom Moonan Ann Moster Phil Murphy Beverly Nasci Tari-Lyn Orton Debbie Pacicca Fred Pacicca, Jr. Barbara Pazdur Rachel Pawlikowski Clair Papadametrious Katie Ponath John Preski Dorothy M. Pomilio Debbie Puffer James Rank William Riolo Josephine Ritchie Catherine Roman Robert Roman Dwayne Roser Margaret Roser Lori Russo John Rutledge Margaret Rutledge Brian Schilling Emmalynn Sharrow Joe Simons Alexander Simpson Freja Emily Simpson Russell Smith Spencer Robert Smith Carl Sturtevant Blanche Swetman Carol Tardugno Connie Tardugno Michael Testa Anne Toepp Jim Vacherrse Alma Walton Vito Waterman John Wright Bill Williams David Williams Riley Zabe Please call the rectory for additions, deletions and corrections. Call for more info and to register call 315-735-6210..BIBLE STUDY: The Prophets- Messengers of God s Mercy Wednesdays, March 8th 29th and again April 19th to May 24th 10 am to noon or 6 pm to 8 pm $20 person for supplies. Call to register. or email pam@thegoodnewscenter.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Plan ahead Luncheon Series: St. John of the Cross and the Dark Night of the Soul. Thursday, March 9th from 11:00 to 1:00 pm. $10.00 per person Call to register. Seder Supper Thursday, April 6th A Passover celebration for the family sharing a meal with Jesus. Passover is history s oldest celebrated feast, instituted by God with Moses. Come share the service and meal that Jesus himself celebrated. 6 to 9 pm $25 per person. Call to register.