October 1, 2017 Holy Family Church 129 Winthrop Street, Watertown, NY 13601 Phone: (315) 782-2468 E-Mail: hfchurch@twcny.rr.com Website: www.holyfamilywatertown.org PASTOR: PASTOR EMERITUS: IN RESIDENCE: DEACONS: TRUSTEES: SCHOOL BOARD: PARISH STAFF Pastoral Associates: Rev. Steven M. Murray Rev. Msgr. Robert J. McCarthy Rev. Leo A. Wiley Rev. Msgr. Paul E. Whitmore Deacon Edward R. Miller Deacon Michael J. Allan Mrs. Rita Brancheau Mr. Daniel Charlebois Mr. Michael Ledoux Sr. Angelica Rebello, SCC Patrick Bates Christian Formation Director: Sr. Angelica Rebello, SCC 782-6750 R.C.I.A. Director: Kathy Allan 785-8576 Business Manager: Carol Brown 782-6086 Secretary: Organist: Judy Geng Edward Kemp IMMACULATE HEART CENTRAL SCHOOLS School Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Robert H. Aucoin 782-1190 High School (Grades 7-12) 788-4670 Interim Principal: Mr. Joseph Orobona Elementary School (Grades K-6) Vice Principal (K-3): Mrs. Kari Conklin 788-7011 Vice Principal (4-6): Mrs. Annette Connolly 788-3935 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.
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. Sunday October 1, 2017 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 Veronica La Fontaine by Carol Piacenta 11:00 Richard James RJ Pound by Richard and Sue Amo 5:15 People of the Parish Monday October 2, 2017 The Holy Guardian Angels 9:00 All Souls Tuesday October 3, 2017 Weekday 9:00 Lance Marzano by Family and Friends 10:00 Suzanne Howell by Her Family (at the Summit) Wednesday October 4, 2017 Saint Francis of Assisi 9:00 Frances McGowan and Deceased McGowan Family Members by the Estate of Frances McGowan Thursday October 5, 2017...Weekday Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest 9:00 All Souls Friday October 6, 2017 Weekday Saint Bruno, Priest; Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin 9:00 All Souls Saturday October 7, 2017 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:15 James E. Brett by the Estate of James E. Brett Sunday October 8, 2017 TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 William A. and Frances Smith by the Meylor Family 11:00 Jerry Tufo by Carrol and Family 5:15 People of the Parish ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE OCT.7TH & 8TH 5:15 9:00 Claire and Jillian Draper, Liam Grill and Ashton Matthews 11:00 Ann, Joey and John Tyler 5:15 BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS The next class will be Monday, October 9th, at 7PM in McGivney Hall. Please call the Rectory at 315-782-2468 during business hours to sign up if you are planning on attending this required class. Thank you. THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Sunday: October 1st Second Collection: Capital Campaign 10:00AM Religious Education (Greystone Building) 12:00Noon Coffee Hour (Gathering Area) Monday: October 2nd Tuesday: October 3rd 10:00AM Mass (Samaritan Summit Village) Wednesday: October 4th 10:00AM Legion of Mary (McGivney Hall) Thursday: October 5th Friday: October 6th INQUIRY If you are interested in the Catholic Faith or know of someone who is, please contact Kathy Allan at 315-785-8576 for an appointment. OCTOBER 1: TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Readings Ez 18:25-28/Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5/Mt 21:28-32 Today's gospel is an exchange between Jesus and the chief priests and elders, and it speaks of faith and trust and conversion. The elders didn't have faith in Jesus, nor did they trust his Word or the preaching of John the Baptist. They didn't accept the preaching of John the Baptist, even when they saw the fruits, namely that prostitutes and tax collectors were converted. Are we like the elders? Are we holding on so tightly to our own ideas and plans that we cannot hear Jesus' will for us? Do we ignore good that is being done in our midst, because we don't like or trust the one doing the good? Sometimes God will speak to us through the most unlikely characters and events. Today, pray to be open to God's will in our life, to imitate and follow his Son, so that others may recognize Jesus in their midst through the way we live our lives.
ACTIVITIES AHEAD IN OUR PARISH BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING is scheduled for next weekend after all Masses in the Gathering Area of the Church. BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS is scheduled for Monday, October 9th, 7:00PM in McGivney Hall. Please notify Judy at 315-782-2468 if you are coming to the class. PRAYING THE ROSARY The Legion of Mary will be praying the Rosary Saturday, October 14th, starting at 4:45PM. Everyone is invited to this prayer gathering before the 5:15PM Mass. PENNIES FROM HEAVEN The Knights of Columbus will be at the doors of the Church after the Masses the weekend of October 14th and 15th. Please be as generous as you are able to this collection for our Seminarians. CONFIRMATION YEAR I Sunday, October 15th, 3:00-6:00PM in the Greystone Building. Crop Walk for Confirmation Year I & II, Sunday October 15th at 1:15PM. WATERTOWN URBAN MISSION CRITICAL NEEDS Holy Family Church is collecting personal care items for the Critical Needs Program of the Watertown Urban Mission through mid October. These are items that cannot be purchased with Food Stamps. Some suggested items, but not limited to are shampoo, soap, razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, dish and laundry soaps and paper products. Please put your donations in the baskets inside the doors of the Church. CHURCH TOUR Learn about the historic stained-glass windows, paintings and religious items in our Church. Gary Charlebois will conduct a 45 minute tour Sunday, October 29th after the 9AM Mass. All are welcome. OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH The Catholic Churches of Watertown are organizing an Hour of Prayer everyday in October across from Planned Parenthood on Stone St. The Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and other prayers and hymns will be recited from 12:00PM-1:00PM. Everyone is invited to participate. If you need a ride please call Richard at 315-788-1201. Altar and Rosary Newzbytes It s time for the Altar and Rosary 50/50 raffle. The drawing will be just in time for Christmas shopping. You may use the raffle ticket printed in the bulletin or purchase yours after the weekend Masses. Proceeds from ticket sales are used for purchasing candles, Altar linen and vestments, wine and other supplies for the Altar. Also, a parish youngster was sponsored for a week at Camp Guggenheim. As you can see, your support is greatly appreciated. ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OUR PARISH DIOCESAN BLUE MASS This year Bishop Terry R. LaValley will celebrate the Diocesan Blue Mass on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 2:30 pm at St. Patrick s Church, 123 S. Massey Street, Watertown, NY 13601.The Blue Mass is the Church s way to offer thanks to God for the dedication and sacrifices made by the women and men in Law Enforcement/Corrections and to pray for their safety, as well as, for their families and communities. Officers and their families are asked to be seated by 2:00 p.m. Questions can be addressed to Fr. Chris Carrara, Blue Mass Committee Chair at ccc@twcny.rr.com, or by phone at 315-376-6662. ST. MARY S ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER Thursday October 5th, 4:30PM at the Copenhagen Fire Hall. Cost: Adults $9.00, children ages 6 to 12 $4.50, children ages 5 and under eat for free, take outs $8.00.There will be a bazaar, bake sale, raffle items and a 50/50 raffle. THRIVING IN THE VINEYARD OF THE LORD: Commissioned Lay Ministers of the Jefferson and Lewis Deaneries Fall Dinner Meeting will be Thursday, October 12, 5:15 PM St. Joseph s Motherhouse 1425 Washington St, Watertown. Guest Speaker, Bishop Terry R. LaValley, will share his insights about the role of Commissioned Lay Ministry in North Country parish life of the future. Join us for a wonderful program and fellowship! We encourage all Commissioned Lay Ministers and their spouses, local Clergy, and Religious, to attend this event! Mass at 5:15 PM, Motherhouse Chapel; Dinner at 5:45 PM; Program at 6:30 PM, Hearthside Room. Cost: $10/person (Reservations needed by October 6, 2017) To Register, contact Jeannie Grizzuto, Secretary @ 315-393-2920, ext. 1412 or email: jgrizzuto@rcdony.org THIRD ANNUAL WATERTOWN CITY WIDE ROSARY CRUSADE sponsored the Watertown Legion of Mary is Wednesday, October 11th at St. Anthony s Church on Arsenal St. Mass is at 5:15PM, followed by all four Mysteries of the Rosary to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun. NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS Isaiah 5: 1-7 Psalm 80: 9, 12-16, 19-20 Philippians 4: 6-9 Matthew 21: 33-43 The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel (1, Ps). At vintage time the master will return to receive the harvest. May we bear fruit in plenty, and be pleasing in His sight (3) by living lives that are marked by love and respect (2). Carmella Knowlton David Carr Richard Cozzi
Note From the Pope: Pope in Santa Marta: to reach Jesus, Christians must admit they are sinners In his homily at Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis spoke about sinners, saying if one desires to be called by Christ, they must first recognize that they fall and are not perfect. POPE FRANCIS Many saints have also been persecuted or suspected. We think of St. Joan of Arc, sent to the stake, because they thought she was a witch, and condemned her. A saint! Think of Saint Teresa, suspected of heresy, think of Bl. [Antonio] Rosmini. Mercy I desire, and not sacrifices. And the door to meet Jesus is recognizing ourselves as we are: truly. We are sinners. He comes, and we meet Him. It is very beautiful to meet Jesus. The pope continued saying that in order to reach salvation, one must realize their soul is in danger and is in need of God's mercy, which is always available. POPE FRANCIS This is the first condition of salvation: feeling oneself in danger. It is the first condition of healing: feeling sick. Feeling sinful is the first condition of receiving this gaze of mercy. But let us think of the look of Jesus, so beautiful, so good, so merciful. And we, too, when we pray, we feel this look upon us; it is the look of love, the gaze of mercy, the gaze that saves us. Do not be afraid. Always a scandal begins with this phrase: But how come? ' when you hear this sentence, it smells, and scandal follows. They were, in essence, scandalized by the impurity of not following the law. They knew the Doctrine very well, knew how to go on the way of the Kingdom of God, knew better than anyone how things ought to have been done, but had forgotten the first commandment, of love. Then, they were locked in the cage of sacrifices, perhaps thinking, But let's make a sacrifice to God, let us do all we have to do, so we are saved. In summary, they believed that salvation came from themselves, they felt safe. No, God saves us, Jesus Christ saves us. That how come? which we ve heard so many times from Catholics when they saw works of mercy. How come? Jesus is clear, He is very clear: Go and learn. He sent them to learn, right? Go and learn what mercy means. [That s what] I want, and not sacrifices, for I did not come to call the righteous, but the sinners. If you want to be called by Jesus, recognize yourself a sinner. There are so many, many and always, even in the Church today. They say, No, you cannot, it s all clear, it s all, no, no those are sinners, we have to turn them away. Mercy I desire, and not sacrifices. And the door to meet Jesus is recognizing ourselves as we are: the truth [about ourselves], [that we are] Sinners. And he comes, and we meet. It is very beautiful to meet Jesus. OUR TITHING PARISH TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME This Year $ 8,351.50 Last Year $ 7,768.00 Youth $ 34.50 Disaster Relief $ 4,400.00 Food Pantry September 172 Critical Needs September 283 School Supplies September 121 Thank you for your continued generosity! Note from the Pastor, The 2017 Bishop s Fund Appeal, One Bread, One Body, One Family, has begun. Holy Family has always been very supportive of the appeal. The parish actually raised $49,459.00 last year and the parish goal last year was $48,000, so I don t believe it is unreasonable to make this year s goal $50,000. The easiest way to achieve the goal is to raise the number of parishioners who participate. The participation goal is 300. However the average number of parishioners who receive envelopes is 500. From where I sit, the participation goal ought to be closer to 400 not 300. So far 32 families have made a donation or pledge totaling $11,370.00 towards our goal of $50,000. The Bishop s Fund Appeal supports ministries, activities and programs that serve people throughout the diocese in ways that we as an individual parish could never do alone. Please prayerfully consider supporting this Appeal with a pledge or one-time gift. Convenient four payment plans are available and you can also make your gift on line at www.rcdony.org/bishop-s-fund-appeal and click on the donate now tab found on the tool bar on the left. Any gifts received after the Appeal reaches its goal will be used to further supplement the Bishop s Good Samaritan Fund. So that you know that I put my money where my mouth is so to speak, my personal contribution to the 2017 Bishops Fund Appeal is $2,750. As I have explained in the past, my car is paid for, so not having car payments every month allows me to be more generous to this worthwhile effort. Fr. Steve IMPACT Youth Group If you are a student in 6-12 grades, you are invited to IMPACT Youth Group. Join us at the Greystone Building across from Holy Family Church for pizza, games and prizes. We will meet the 2nd and 4th- Saturday of each month from 3:30PM-5:00PM. Our next meeting will be Saturday, October 14th. For more information or to RSVP, please e-mail Sarah at impactwatertown@gmail.com. Natalie Agnes Zaremba
PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS: The Diocese rejoices in five new Seminarians who will join our other four men in discerning what God is calling them to do! God is good! Please continue to pray that God will send more workers into the vineyard to serve as priests, deacons and consecrated religious!
TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME -- October 1, 2017 Fight the good fight of faith. Take a firm hold on the everlasting life to which you are called. Pray for those who are called to run the race as priests, sisters, and brothers. If God may be calling you to the priesthood or consecrated life, talk to Fr. Steve Murray at 315-782-2468, or Fr. Doug Lucia at 315-386-2543/ dlucia@rcdony.org or Fr. Tom Higman at 518-594-3907/thigman@rcdony.org or Cathy Russell, the Diocesan Vocation Coordinator at 315-393-2920, ext. 1450/crussell@rcdony.org. See us also on Facebook or at www.myvocation.net.