St. Mary s /St. Peter s Parish 200 N. James Street Rome, New York 13440 Pastor: Father Philip A. Hearn March 12, 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 St. Mary s/st. Peter s Parish WELCOMES YOU. No matter what your present status is with the Catholic Church; No matter what your current family situation or marital status; No matter what your personal history, age, race, color or creed. You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected at our parish. Thank you for worshipping with us. 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, 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 Bernice 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 Monday, March 13, 2017 (Dn 9:4-10. Lk 6:36-38) 7:00 am Mass for Andrew Ryan (Anniv) by Family and for Clara S. Behr by Richard Canfield 12:10 pm Mass for Betty J. Street by Terry Bennett, Norine and Rex Moore 10:30 pm Mass at Valentine Apartments Tuesday, March 14, 2017 (Is 1:10, 16-20. Mt 23:1-12) 7:00 am Mass for Carl Kanclerz by Rudy and Mary Kanclerz and for Dorothy Bates by Douglas and Tara Jones 12:10 pm Mass for John Karlen by Yvonne Martin 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. 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. Wednesday, March 15, 2017 (Jer 18:18=20; Mt 12:17-28) 7:00 am Mass for Ted Ferlo and June Gualteri by Dorothea Iselo 12:10 pm Mass for George L. Boulanger by Todd and Donna Hoffman Thursday, March 16, 2017 (Jer 17:5-10; Lk 16:19-31) 7:00 am Mass for Carole Powers by family and for Pam Carollo (20th Anniv) by Dorothea Iselo 12:10 pm Mass for Roseann Hoyt by John Pratt Friday, March 17, 2017 St. Patrick, Bishop (Gn 37:3-28; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46) 7:00 am Vladimir Williams by Mom and for Stanley Baldigo by Phil and Maggie Goetz and for Monsignor R. Davern by Charlotte Young and John Massett 12:10 pm Mass for Alfred Zeller, Sr. (Anniv) by Alane, Joe and Sarah Foley Saturday, March 18, 2017 St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop (Mi 7:14-20; Lk 15; 1-32) 7:00 am Mass for Monsignor Francis Culkin by Vince and Nancy Janik and for Thomas Ehrmann by family 5:00 pm Vigil Mass for Arlene Johnson by Family and also for Agnes Falconio (Birthday) by Anthony, Nickie and Larry and also for Roy Austin III (20th Anniv) by his loving family Sunday, March 19, 2017 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 8:00 am Mass for Alston J. Huey (Anniv) by Family 10:00 am Mass for Robert O Brien by Family and for Robert Beach by Father Hearm 11:30 am Mass for Richard McMahon by Rose Fenton and for Leona Barbara by Mary Weber IGNITE 2017 Catholic Men s Conference It s All Possible With God Onondaga Community College. Saturday, March 25th 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. No second collection this weekend! March 5, 2017 St. Mary s /St. Peter s Collection $13,027.50 Misc. Makeups $412.00 Black & Native Americans. $2035.05 Thank you for support!
Page Three Visit us at stmarysstpeters.com PARISH EVENTS OF THE WEEK Monday, March 13th, Legion of Mary at 2:45 pm in St. Peter s Rectory Wednesday, March 15th, 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 15th, Prayer Group at 7 pm at St. Mary s Parish Center Wednesday, March 15th, Scripture Study on Ephesians at 7 pm in St. Peter s Church Hall Thursday, March 16th, Parish/Altar Rosary St. Patrick s Day Dinner/Party Friday, March 17th, Bingo at St. Mary s at 7:00 pm for Team 4. Doors open at 5pm COLLECTION HELPERS March 12th Ginny Graiglow Carol Rood Joan Rhude March 19th Sue and Dominick Provenzano ALTAR AND SANCTUARY CARE March Char Rondinelli Mary Ellen Utter HOSPITAL VISITATION March 12th St. Mary s/st. Peter s Team 2 March 19th St. John s Team 3 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 Sunday, March 12th, 1st Communion class from 9 to 9:50AM Monday, March 13th, Grades 1 to 6 from 6 to 7:00PM The Sanctuary Lamp will burn during the weeks of March 12th for Patti Magnanti by Luanne Jennings March 19th for Todd Pint by Mom, Debbie and Billy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MEMORIAL FUND DONATIONS IN MISSION OF THE CHRIST CHILD For Betty Murphy by Dave and Sue Grove For Brenda Schoff from John and Sue Wilson Sears Oil Company, Inc. Paul and Ines Worlock Lorraine Brown Valerie Kelsey For Viola Surace by Beverly Melioris For Bertha Kowal by Paul and Ines Worlock For John Karlen by Anonymous donor Monday, March 13th, Grades 7 to 9 from 7:30 to 8:30PM Wednesday, March 15th, Grades 1 to 6 from 8 to 9:00PM Sunday, March 19th, First Communion Parent Session at 9:00AM with class for children 40 DAYS FOR LIFE HELP SAVE LIVES MARCH 1ST TO 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 outside Planned Parenthood 1424 Genesee St, Utica, on the Francis St. side. Rides available. Call 339-6828. With God s help...through prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils and community outreach we ve seen proven results in 19 coordinated campaigns: 12,668 babies saved from abortion 143 abortion workers converted 83 Abortion centers closed FAMILY PERSEPCTIVE Provided by the Hope Appeal funds Our children are like the Samaritan woman in today s gospel. They need more than material things. They need the living water only the adults can give. It will teach them how to make decisions, take responsibility, respect themselves and others and live their commitments. With this living water they will never thirst. NHL Hockey Bus Trip to Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders Sunday, April 2nd. $99 includes: bus, game ticket, hotdog, popcorn, and soda. Free kids raffle on the bus (all kids win a prize). For tickets or information contact Mickey at (315)334-2392 leave a message.
Page four Good News The raising of Lazarus is a decisive miracle in Christ s public ministry. It leads to increased hostility and gives the Jewish leaders both an excuse and a motivation to actively seek the death of Jesus. This Gospel episode is so important that John dedicates an entire chapter to the story. What is the most important message of this miracle? Without faith in Jesus, there is no resurrection. A fitting message for an artist painting in Europe right after World War II. Looking at the painting of Annigoni, Mary is at the feet of Jesus while Martha is on her feet pouring out her heart. The artist evokes a landscape of death and destruction, one too often observed in postwar Europe. Colors of decay abound. Stones are piled up like rubble. The trees are burnt, scrawny, and twisted as if after an air raid. It is ugly, rugged, barren, and dry. A small group of people have gathered to weep at the tomb. Jesus is the only source of color and life. After Martha affirms her faith in Jesus and the resurrection, he lifts up his hand and calls out. The onlookers peer inside, perhaps having heard the sounds of rustling coming from the cave. The message of this artwork is clear to anyone struggling with the bondage of a destructive past. Jesus wants to speak words of life and raise us from the grips of death, war, and despair. Believe in Jesus and he will raise you up! For Reflection How is your Lenten journey bringing you deeper in faith and closer to new life in Jesus? Has Jesus raised you from destruction or despair? How? 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 The first reading tells of God s promise to Abraham to make of his descendants a great nation. In the second reading, Paul reminds Timothy that he must be willing to bear hardship for the sake of the Gospel. Today s Gospel recalls Peter, James and John witnessing the transfiguration of Jesus. Today s Gospel tells of Jesus taking Peter, James and John up a mountain where he was transfigured before them. Similarly, Jesus invites each of us into a deep relationship of love with him so that he may change and transfigure our lives and hearts. Let s accept this invitation each day so we may lead more Christ-like lives of love and service. The transfiguration brings together the law, the prophets and the saving act of Christ. Hopefully, you will notice the beautiful work of Mr. Edward Lambert of Classic Lines Fine Upholsters for the marvelous job with all the furniture in the sanctuary. We are very pleased with this outstanding job of making everything look new and fresh. Our Parish Lenten Mission will begin with the Masses on March 19th with the theme Life is a Gift and 100,000 Miracles happen every day. Are you celebrating Life? We will welcome Father Michael Carmola as our Mission Preacher. The Mission will continue at 7:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. On Wednesday we will welcome other Priests of the area to join us for Confessions following the service. The other parishes of Rome will be invited to join us for the Lenten Mission. All who are coming for daily Mass during the Lenten season are to be commended for spending extra time each day with the Lord. Let us continue to pray for all of our sick especially those who are hospitalized. Pray also for Vocations to the Priesthood. Fr. H.
Page 5 ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY 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!! Faith Lights Our Way There is an urgent need.to see once again that faith is a light, for once the flame of faith dies out, all other lights begin to dim. The light of faith is unique, since it is capable of illuminating every aspect of human existence. For a light to be this powerful, it cannot come from ourselves; it must come from a more primordial source; in a word, it must come form God. Faith is born of an encounter with the living God who calls us and reveals his love, a love which precedes us and upon which we can lean for security and for building our lives. Transformed by this Love, we gain fresh vision, new eyes to see; we realize that it contains a great promise of fulfillment, and the vision of the future opens up before us. Faith is a supernatural gift. Knights of Columbus 112 Ridge St., Rome Next meeting Thursday, April 13, 2017 7:00 pm. Bingo at 7 pm every Wednesday, Doors open at 5 pm. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE CENTER at AVA DORFMAN Community Programs: LUNCH AND LEARN A presentation by Tom Henry Historian and Lecturer Contentious Presidential Elections Thursday, March 16th at 1 pm..lunch: Goulash, dessert, tea & coffee $5. Call 315-337-8230 for reservations. TRIP TO THE CHRISTMAS TREE SHOP in Mattydale, March 29th for $25. Lunch at Tully s Good Times Restaurant on your own. Call 315-337-8230 if interested. THE SEASON OF LENT Lent is the period of prayer and fasting leading up to the feast of Easter, recalling Jesus 40-day fast in the wilderness. During this penitential season, the church calls all Catholics to spend more intentional time in prayer, as well as, to fast and abstain from meat on designed days and to practice charitable giving.
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. SUNDAYS AT 3 at St. Peter s Church March 19th at 3 pm Father James Tormey will present a wonderful piano concert, full of old favorites and new selections. Join us. Don t miss it. 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 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 Scott Ginsburg Billy Jo Hidenbrandt Ron Henderson Joan Hinman CHRIST THE KING RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER For all events call: 315-446-2680 RECOVERY RETREAT March 31st to April 2nd For all those working a 12-step program. This program will provide a spiritual perspective. Activities include conferences, small group meetings, times for fellowship and quiet time for prayer and reflection. Directed by Father Paul Curtin, Alcohol Counselor and Father John Rose. Dinner at 6 pm. Offering $160. Commuters $80. Reservations required. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Holy Week Silent Preached Retreat April 13th to 16th Cost $225 Call to register. 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 Larry Riolo, Sr. William Riolo Catherine Roman Robert Roman Dwayne Roser Margaret Roser Lori Russo 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 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. 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 315-337-5439. RETROUVAILLE For married couples Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Register for March 17-19th Program. (315-735-6219)