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 St. Mary s /St. Peter s Parish 200 N. James Street Rome, New York 13440 Pastor: Father Philip A. Hearn 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 June 04, 2017 St. Mary s Oratory 210 W. Liberty Street 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.. Reserve the date: Saturday, June 17th 12:00 p.m. St. Peter s Church Jubilee Mass for Sister de Paul Juliano. OSF Celebrating Her 60th Anniversary
Page Two St. Mary s / St. Peter s Parish, Rome, New York LITURGY SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Saturday, June 3, 2017 Sts Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs (Acts 18:16-20. 30-31: Jn 21:20-25) 7:00 am Mass Robert Rood by Tim and Rebecca Myslinski and for Landon for improved health by Great Grandmother 2:00 pm WEDDING MASS FOR Melissa Reilly and Brian Handzell 5:00 pm Vigil Mass for All deceased members of the Marcoccia Family by Gilda Salce and Family and for Monsignor Francis Culkin (Anniv of Ordination) by Charlotte Young and for Phillip B. Goetz by the Salce Garden Center PENTECOST SUNDAY Sunday, June 4, 2017 8:00 am Mass for Helen Jane Berndt by Yvonne and Donna Martin and for Father James Culver by Yvonne and Donna Martin 10:00 am Mass for James Raymond Gans by Michele and Jim McCue and for Courtney Beth Sears (Birthday) by Mom and Dad and for J. Vincent Toepp (Anniv) by Art and Jeanette Reed and for Geraldine T. Corr (Birthday) by Art and Jeanette Reed 11:30 am Mass for Margaret Norman by Judy Palitti and for Paul Worlock by Tom and Mary Shantz 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. Monday, June 5, 2017 St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr (Tb 1:3; Mk 12:1-12) 7:00 am Mass for Tom Lubecki by Alton and Sheila Westcott and for Landon (for improved health) by his G.G. Grandmother 8:00 am for Martha Barnabas by Delores Twomey, Jean Moles, Larry Christopher 10:30 am Mass at Colonial Park Rehabilitation Center Tuesday, June 6, 2017 St. Norbert, Bishop (Tb 2:9-14. Mk 12:13-17) 7:00 am Mass for Tom Lubecki by Sisters of St. Joseph Associates 8:00 am Mass for George L. Boulanger by Daniel Zaglanicent Wednesday, June 7, 2017 (Tb 3:1-11,16-17; Mk 12:18-27) 7:00 am Mass for John Della Contrada by Family and for Windsor S. Thomas (Birthday) by Barb Thursday, June 8, 2017 Tb 6. 10-11, 9-17); Mk 12:28) 7:00 am Mass for Mary Gans by Mike and Colleen Dunn and for Lance and Marie Ryder by Kathy Oliver Friday, June 9, 2017 St. Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor (Tb 11:5-17; Mk 12:35-37) 7:00 am Richard Palmer by Family and for William Reid, Sr. by his loving Wife and Children Saturday, June 10, 2017 BVM (Tb 12:1,5-15,20; Mk 12:38-44 7:00 am Mass Elizabeth Carmel Sullivan by Al McGuire and Nancy 5:00 pm Vigil Mass for James Aloysius Roberts by the SAA Class of 1956 and for Marilyn Palinski by Family and for James E. Salisbury by Father Hearn Sunday June 11, 2017 Feast of the MOST HOLY TRINITY 8:00 am Mass Mary Ellen Tesch by Sally and Tom Arcuri and for Andrew Dillman by the RCH Class of 2007 and also for Edwin Gwyther by Family 10:00 am for Julia Coluccio by Grandchildren and Thomas J. Lubecki by Al Barone and Cindy Soarer 11:30 am Robert R. O Brien by Family and for Norman Coleman by Debbie and Glen Hand and also for John Karlen by Norma Plopper and Patricia Fonda June 11th Second collection for The Catholic Communication Campaign 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. No Second collection This weekend May 28, 2017 St. Mary s /St. Peter s Collection $13,148.25 Additional Fuel $1395.00 Misc. Make-ups $183.00 Ascension Thursday $2,740.35 Thank you for your support!
Page Three Visit us at stmarysstpeters.com PARISH EVENTS OF THE WEEK Monday, June 5th, Legion of Mary at 2:45 pm in St. Peter s Rectory Monday, June 5th, Seniors Birthday Picnic Luncheon at 12:30 pm in St. Peter s Church Hall Covered dish Wednesday, June 7th Scripture Sharing to reflect on the Readings for Sunday Liturgy at 10:00 am in St. Peter s Church Hall. All are Welcome Wednesday, June 7th, Prayer Group at 7 pm at St. Mary s Parish Center Thursday, June 8th, PARISH COUNCIL MEETING at 7 pm in St. Peter s Church Hall Friday, June 9th, Bingo at St. Mary s School at 7 pm for Team 2. Doors open at 5 pm\ Monday, June 12th, BAPTISM CLASS for families anticipating a Baptism, at 7 pm in the St. Peter s Church Hall COLLECTION HELPERS June 4th Ginny Craiglow Carol Rood Joan Rhude June 11th Alex and Sue Howe ALTAR AND SANCTUARY June 3rd & 24th Mary Wahl Ashley Engle June 10th and 17th Mary Ellen Utter HOSPITAL VISITATION June 4th St. Joseph s Team 7 June 11th St. Mary s/st. Peter s Team 1 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 The Weeks of June 4th and 11th For Landon (for improved health) Requested by Great Grandmother ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MEMORIAL FUND DONATIONS IN MISSION OF THE CHRIST CHILD In Memory of Bob Rood by Rebecca and Alex Martins, III Traci Richards by Mary Ann Cox ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ministry of Greeters Update.. Thanks to those parishioners who recently volunteered for this ministry. All the Masses except for the 11:30 am are well covered. The 10 am Mass could use 1 or 2 more volunteers. Please consider volunteering for one of the above Masses or for any Mass. Thank you. FAMILY PERSEPCTIVE Provided by the Hope Appeal Funds Like the disciples in today s gospel, there are times we shut the doors of our hearts to people or events. It s how we create emotional distance. Permanent distracting is lethal and prevents the PEACE Jesus offers you today. FAITH FORMATION Vacation Bible School The Catholic Parishes of Rome present Maker Fun Factory Created by God! Built for a Purpose! July 24th to July 28th St. John the Baptist Parish Center East Dominick St., Rome EASTER A Season of Glory Easter is not just one day; rather, it s a season of glory during which we rejoice in the Lord s Resurrection!. We invite you to visit the Diocese of Syracuse s online Easter calendar by visiting http://syracusediocese.org/being-catholic/easter. Each day has a different theme and offers a suggestion, reflection, or quote intended to inspire, encourage and evangelize. May you continue to have a blessed Easter! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Syracuse Diocese Office of Deacon Formation Information Seminar about Permanent Diaconate St. Anthony s, Chadwicks Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:30 pm A Permanent Deacon is ordained as a Sacramental Sign of the Church, as servant in active love and justice in society, in heralding the Word of God and in celebrating the Sacraments. If you are interested in learning more about the Permanent Diaconate come to the Seminar or call Father Louis Aiello at 315-470-1479
Page four Dear Padre, Why don t Catholics recognize confirmations from other Christian churches if we accept their baptisms? Baptism signs us with an indelible mark, it defines our character. It can never be repeated. A baptism is always held to be valid if a person is baptized with water using the Trinitarian formula (CCC 1256). If a priest is unsure of the validity of a person s baptism, he would baptize the person conditionally, recognizing the earlier baptism if it happened and was valid. The minister of baptism is usually an ordained minister, but in necessity anyone can baptize, including a non-christian if he intends what the Church intends. Confirmation also leaves an indelible mark, as does holy orders, and they also cannot be repeated. What makes confirmation different from baptism is that the minister of confirmation is ordinarily the bishop because this expresses the Apostolic Unity of the Church (CCC 1312). If someone was confirmed in a Church that has apostolic succession, her confirmation would be considered valid. But if she was not confirmed in a church with apostolic succession, the Catholic Church wouldn t recognize the confirmation as valid, and she would have to be reconfirmed. All Christian churches have a common understanding of what the sacrament of baptism is, but while other churches might have Communion, confirmation, and even ordination, their celebration of the sacraments may not include all the requirements necessary for the Catholic Church to consider them valid. Fr. Patrick Keyes, CSsR HUGE RUMMAGE SALE First Presbyterian Church 108 W. Court Street Friday, June 9th & Saturday, June 10rh Bag Sale on Saturday Open to the public, Family and Friends ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Knights of Columbus 112 Ridge St. Rome Next meeting Thursday, June 8th at 7 pm. Bingo at 7 pm every Wednesday, Doors open at 5 pm. If anyone is interested in becoming a Knight, please call 315-337-4010 or follow them on FACEBOOK! As we celebrate the great Feast of Pentecost the birthday of the Church our reading from the Acts of the Apostles speaks of the Holy Spirit descending upon the disciples, which enables them to go forward and preach the Gospel. In the first Letter to the Corinthians, we learn of the many gifts the Holy Spirit imparts to the Lord s followers. In the Gospel, Jesus bestows the gift of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples by breathing upon them, so they might go forward to preach the Gospel and lead the Church. The feast of Pentecost reminds us that the work of the Holy Spirit guides and protects the Church and enables her to carry our her mission. The gift of the Holy Spirit gives us, as disciples, the grace and strength to move forward and live out our call of faith. Jesus said at Easter, As the Father has sent me, so I send you. In word, wind and fire, as in the body and blood, Jesus gives us his Spirit once again, renewing in us that same commend he once gave to his first disciples-- that we go out to all the world and make disciples. Come, Holy Spirit come into our hearts, come into our parishes, come into our homes, and renew the face of the earth. For Sister depaul Juliano, OSF, we will have a little Luncheon following the 12:00 noon Mass on Saturday June 17th 2017 Tickets for the Luncheon are $20.00 per ticket for the marvelous meal. We are hoping that many will attend the Mass and the luncheon at the Beeches. Tickets for the Luncheon are available at the Rectory. Please pray as you consider a gift to this year s HOPE APPEAL. Your gift truly will make a difference for our parish and the whole diocese. I am grateful for whatever you can do. On Monday we will welcome James Buttner a seminarian studying for the Priesthood. He will be with us for June and July. A blessing!
Page 5 ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY On Thursday, June 15th at 6 pm. The Altar Rosary will meet for the last meeting of the Year. It will be a Pizza Party. Please call Mary Wahl if you plan to attend. It should be fun. (315-338-7318) It s an opportunity to meet members of the ARS and see what we are all about. We will resume regular meetings beginning September 21st to plan our annual activities and continue Brainstorming other services we can offer our clergy and our parishioners. COMING SOON!!!Beginning mid-june we will be hosting a 4th of July basket raffle. Tickets will be available before and after each Mass. We are gathering together a wonderful array of summer articles that will meet everyone's wants and needs! We want to thank you for all your support throughout the year. If it weren t for the support of our parishioners the ARS would be unable to make wonderful contribution to our Church each year. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU. Pope Francis Speaks to our hearts!! Preach with Your Life Let us all remember this: one cannot proclaim the gospel of Jesus without the tangible witness of one s life. Those who listen to us and observe us must be able to see in our actions what they hear from our lips and so give glory to God. St Francis of Assisi gave advice to his brothers: Preach the gospel and if necessary, use words. Preach with you life, with your witness. ST. PETER S CHURCH HISTORY (continued) Another factor occurred at this time to give this priest new hope for a place of worship in Rome. In the Fall of 1836 the State of NY finally permitted contracts to be actually let for the construction of Black River Canal which would of course run at the very doorstep of the proposed church and it s pastor.. And who would become the laborers for this engineering marvel? His fellow immigrants from Ireland! In a short time Father Beecham was going up and down these works tending to the needs of his brothers and becoming their agent., collecting and saving funds which he sent home to their families on the Emerald Isle. St. Pauls Church 1807 Bedford St., Rome Mass: Mon to Fri. 9 am Saturday: 4 pm Sunday 11:00 am Reconciliation: Saturday 4 pm ROME AREA MASS SCHEDULE St. Joseph s Church Stokes/Lee Center Rd., Lee Center Mass: Wed -Thurs 8 am Saturday 6 pm Sunday 11 am Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 to 3:35 pm St. John the Baptist E. Dominick St., Rome Mass: Wed -Thurs - Fri. 8 am Saturday 4:30pm Sunday8:00am and 11:00 am Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45 4:00pm Transfiguration: Ridge St., Rome Mass Sunday 9:30 ATTENTION ALL BINGO, SNACK BAR, PULL TAB WORKERS (PAST AND PRESENT) We are very pleased to announce that because of all your hard work and dedication St. Mary s/st. Peter s Parish Bingo, Snack Bar, and Pull tabs will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary this September 2017. According to research we are the only Bingo facility that has been in operation for 50 years (within Oneida County ). More information to follow in the upcoming months.
Page Six PARISH STAFF Director of Faith Formation Laura Mack (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 St. Mary s Joseph Fusco 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. LET US PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS and VETERANS Retreat on Anthony DeMello with Sister Ellie Martinez A Peaceful-filled life is possible regardless of what comes our way! Included will be prayer and meditation exercises and selected videos. June 24th 9 am to 4 pm Offering $35 Christ the King Center Syracuse 315-446-2680 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 Beddia 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 David Johnston CHRIST THE KING RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER For all events call: 315-446-2680 Silent Directed Retreat Weekend June 9th to 11th Opportunity to meet with an individual director. Offering $225 Laity, $200 for Religious; Nonrefundable $50 Registration fee. Preached Retreat with Simon Gallagher, OFM June 11th to June 16th St Francis of Assisi, Tutoring for Today Offering $475 Religious $450 Silent Preached Retreat July 9 to 14th Sister Barbara Fiand, SDNdeN The True Self Offering $475, (religious $450) 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 Anne Lubecki David, Liz, and Mitzi Marcelletta Kevin Magnanti Geoff Marchione Russell Marchione Joseph Mastrangelo 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 Dianne Peters Katie Ponath John Preski Dorothy M. Pomilio Debbie Puffer James Rank Pam Rigg;eman 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 Michael Testa Anne Toepp Jim Vacherrse Alma Walton Vito Waterman John Wright Bill Williams David Williams Ray Dusty Whitman Riley Zabe Please call the rectory for additions, deletions and corrections. Call for more info and to register call 315-735-6210 GRIEF SURVIVORS Meets every Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm A non-denominational support group for those suffering the loss of a loved one. Meets weekly to help you face the difficulty associated with losing a loved one. For more info please call SEPARATED AND DIVORCED SUPPORT GROUP Meets every other Sunday, 5-6:30 pm Upcoming session June4th Free and open to all. For more information call the center or visit judy@thegoodnewscenter.org..women at the Well Come to the well and be nourished Last Tuesday of each month 6:30 to 8 pm Call to register. Women of all ages are invited to come to enrich their own awareness of God in their life and become more attentive to the ways He nourishes them each day.. 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.