NOVEMBER 12, 2017 We do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, about those who have fallen asleep, so that you may not grieve like the rest, who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose, so too will God, through Jesus, bring with him those who have fallen asleep. Indeed, we tell you this, on the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will surely not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself, with a word of command, with the voice of an archangel and with the trumpet of God, will come down from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore, console one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians Dear Parishioners and Friends, Included below is a letter from Bishop Matano regarding the tragic loss of life in a Baptist Church in Texas and a statement from the Chair of the Catholic Conference of Bishops. Our hearts and prayers stand in solidarity with our fellow Baptist congregations as they, and we, mourn this very sad event. This Wednesday evening, 65 of our young people will be making their First Reconciliation. Please keep them and their parents in your prayers. Next Spring, most of these same children will be making their First Holy Eucharist. On behalf of our Faith Formation Director Anita Wagner, and myself, we wish to thank the parents of these children for taking an active role in their sacramental journey of faith and making it a priority for our young folks. Our Parish directory needs your picture! There is NO COST to have your picture taken. By participating, you are helping us put together a new Parish Pictorial Directory. Just for having your picture taken you will receive a FREE Directory and a FREE 8 x10 photo. Please call the parish office at 671-1100 and speak with Julie at ext. 13 or Elizabeth at ext. 14 to schedule a time to have your picture taken. You can also do this online. See the bulletin for details. May God bless you this week! Fr. Gonyo * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I join with my brother Bishops in echoing the sentiments expressed below in the statement by Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, regarding the victims of the tragic Texas church shootings. I ask that you pray for all the victims, their families and the first-responders, as well as victims of recent mass violence in New York City, our nation and throughout the world. + The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano STATEMENT OF CARDINAL DINARDO "Earlier today, we heard of the mass shooting at the Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. With Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, I extend my prayers and the prayers of my brother bishops for the victims, families, first responders, our Baptist brothers and sisters, and the whole community of Sutherland Springs. We stand in unity with you in this time of terrible tragedy as you stand on holy ground, ground marred today by horrific violence. We ask the Lord for healing of those injured. His loving care of those who have died and the consolation of their families. This incomprehensibly tragic event joins an ever-growing list of mass shootings, some of which were also at Churches while people were worshipping and at prayer. We must come to the firm determination that there is a fundamental problem in our society. A Culture of Life cannot tolerate, and must prevent, senseless gun violence in all its forms. May the Lord, who Himself is Peace, send us His Spirit of charity and nonviolence to nurture His peace among us all."
EUCHARIST INTENTIONS Among the intentions for those who gather for the Eucharist this week will be MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2017 8:15AM ALAN MONTANTE Wife & Family TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 8:15AM JOHN & LORETTA POLLOT Phil Pollot WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2017 8:15AM DON BELL Wife, Faith THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017 8:15AM KIM O BRIEN The Turek Family FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2017 No Mass on Fridays SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2017 5:00PM ROBERT BECHTOLD Family SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2017 7:30AM MARY JO HOHL The Padgett Family 9:00AM TERRY RUTALIS Family 10:30AM CELESTINO COSTA Karen Passero & Mike Tascione * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This week the Tabernacle Light will burn in loving memory of Peter Rubino * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * HANDS OF CHRIST AWARD 2018 Please consider nominating a high school senior (graduating class of 2018) for the diocesan Hands of Christ award. The Hands of Christ is a recognition program to assist parishes in affirming their high school seniors who are Hands of Christ in their church, home, school and community. A nominated senior needs to meet the following criteria: + Demonstrate a Christian attitude by word & example + Be actively involved in their parish as well as their school community. + Be a positive role model for their peers. + Is a participating Roman Catholic in a parish in the Diocese of Rochester. + Is currently a High School Senior. All nominations are due by Monday, November 27 To nominate a senior, please pick up a nomination form in the greeting area of church, at the parish office, or fill one out online at www.saintritawebster.org Youth Programs page. Questions? Call Elizabeth at 671-1100 x 14 or e-mail: elizabeth.kwiatkowski@dor.org ST. RITA SCHOOL Spirit of Learning Corner WHAT S HAPPENING? + This past Thursday, Mrs. Sutley s 5 th grade class lead the school community in their annual Veteran s Day Prayer Service. The guest speaker was CPT Keith Perri, US ARMY, who has served on Active Duty from 2010 - Present and was recently assigned to the USAR 401 st Battalion at the Armory across the street! This celebration was a beautiful tribute to the men and women who dedicated their lives for our freedoms. + St. Rita School students are building strong ties through their Buddy systems. Both older and younger students are enjoying the time they spend together at lunch, recess, and church. Our 4 th graders are Church Buddies with our 26 Kindergarten students. They help to remind them of proper church etiquette while attending Mass. Our Fifth Graders are Lunch and Recess Buddies with PreK4 Full-Day students, Kindergarten, and First Graders. They assist with opening lunch items, teaching younger students proper table manners, pushing younger students on the swing, and playing games during recess. + St. Rita Students are selling Kids Stuff Coupon Books for $25. Half of the profit from each book sold goes directly back to the school! There are tons of coupons for discounted and free meals at local eateries such as YoLickity, Moe s, and Salvatore s as well as discounts at stores like Barnes and Nobles, Michael s, and Dick s Sporting Good. In addition, there are savings for activities at Rochester and Western NY hot spots including Altitude Trampoline Park, George Eastman House, and Pittsford Cinema. If you are interested in purchasing one of these books please reach out to a St. Rita family, stop by the School Main Office M-F from 8:30-3:30, or call the school at 671-3132. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Our St. Rita Society will be hosting their next gathering on: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 7:00 pm in Room 5 (off the gym) LEARN ABOUT THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME! Guest Speaker: Sister Lorraine Burns, SSND Join us as our guest, Sister Lorraine Burns, a sister of Notre Dame, talks about the history of her Order and their amazing work here in this country and she will also share about their missionary work on the West Coast of Africa. Woman and Men are all welcome! Refreshments will be served. We hope you can join us!
PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 12, 2017 SUNDAY 11/12 8:30-11:00am 11:30am-2:30pm Breakfast Club Gym Webster Area Youth Gathering at Holy Trinity Church - Gym MONDAY 11/13 10:00-11:30am Bible Study Rm 1 4:30-5:45pm FAITH FORMATION CLASSES 6:15-7:30pm FAITH FORMATION CLASSES 6:15pm Confirmation Group B - Youth Center (Barn) 6:30pm Men s Faith Group Rm 1 TUESDAY 11/14 9:00-10:00am WEROC Women s Group Rm 3 6:30pm Finance Council Parish Office 7:00pm St. Rita Society Presentation Rm 5 8:30-9:30pm Women s Basketball Gym WEDNESDAY 11/15 8:45am Pray the Rosary Church 8:45am Reconciliation Available in Church 6:30pm First Reconciliation Church 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal Rm 3 7:00-8:30pm Bible Study Rm 1 THURDAY 11/16 7:00-8:30pm Bible Study Rm 1 7:30pm Companions in Grief Speaker at St. Paul s 9:00-10:30pm Men s Basketball Gym SATURDAY 11/118 8:15-8:45am 3:30-4:30pm Pray the Rosary Church Reconciliation Available in Church PARISH SUPPORT For Last Weekend ~ November 4 & 5 Last Week Budget Variance $ 16,715 $ 15,402 + $ 1,313 Year to Date Year to Date Budget Variance $ 256,994 $ 265,646 - $ 8,652 (Our fiscal year is 7/1/17 6/30/18) THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! We all grow spiritually when we share. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BREAKFAST CLUB NEWS! This isn t a club you need to join All are Welcome Sunday mornings from 8:30-11:00am in the Parish Center for a warm delicious meal served with a smile! We offer a Special each Sunday but always have our full menu offering eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, etc. NEXT WEEK: Team 3 s Special is: EGGS BENEDICT served with a bottomless cup of coffee. This ministry runs on donations only which are greatly appreciated! BIBLE READINGS: 12 Sun 32 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 6:12-16 Ps 63:2-8 1 Thes 4:13-18 Mt 25:1-13 13 Mon St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Wis 1:1-7 Ps 139:1-10 Lk 17:1-6 14 Tue Wis 2:23-3:9 Ps 34:2-3,16-19 Lk 17:7-10 15 Wed St. Albert the Great Wis 6:1-11 Ps 82:3-4,6-7 Lk 17:11-19 16 Thu St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude Wis 7:22b-8:1 Ps 119:89-91,130,135,175 Lk 17:20-25 17 Fri St. Elizabeth of Hungary Wis 13:1-9 Ps 19: 2-5 Lk 17:26-37 18 Sat The Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and Paul; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9 Ps 105: 2-3,36-37,42-43 Lk 18;1-8 19 Sun 33 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Prv 31:10-13,19-20,30-31 Ps 128:1-5 1 Thes 5:1-6 Mt 25:14-30 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULED NEXT Weekend ~ November 18 & 19 Saturday, 5:00pm: Avery & Annika VanDamme, Makenna & Nora Curry Sunday, 7:30am: Patrick Childs, John & Joseph Giarrizzo-Hoyle Sunday, 9:00am: Francesca Kohrt, John Burrows, Grace Chichester Sunday, 10:30am: Holly Peckham, Adrianna Atmosfera, Arielle Atmosfera, Julia Collins * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CARE FOR GOD S HOUSE: Week of November 12 The Tehan Family LINENS: Next week November 19 Ann Marie Lipari * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COMPANIONS IN GRIEF GROUP Thursday, November 16 at 7:30pm at St. Paul s Church Topic: Hope for Holidays Presented by: Katherine Cappuccio Pastoral Associate at St. Paul s Church All who have experienced the loss of a friend or loved one through death are invited to attend. All are welcome! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS Our Parish Health Ministry Committee will be offering free Blood Pressure Screenings after all Masses next weekend in Room 1.
2017-2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal St. Rita parishioners provide Thanksgiving Food baskets to many families who could really use your help. If you are able to help out with food donations - please bring your non-perishable, non-expired Thanksgiving Food items to the Church greeting area or the Parish Office beginning next weekend. The deadline to return items is Sunday, November 19 at Noon. WE NEED TURKEYS TOO! Please drop off all turkey donations to the Parish Office Only - Monday through Thursday between 9:00am and 4:15pm or on Fridays between 9:00am and 12:00 noon. Needed items include: Plastic reusable shopping bags Corn Cream of Mushroom Soup Green Beans Sweet Potatoes/Yams Apple Sauce White Potatoes Stuffing Gravy or Gravy mixes Salad dressings Canned Cranberries If you know a parishioner or local Webster family who could use a Thanksgiving Basket, please call Julie Cohn at the parish office at 671-1100 x 13. Confidentiality will be respected. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CRAFT IT FORWARD THIS FALL! Make a wreath or door decoration for a family or senior citizen to enjoy! Wreath kit, supplies and instructions are available in the Greeting Area in Church or at the Parish Office. Please drop off your finished work at the Parish Office before Sunday, November 19 so they can be delivered. If you have any questions, contact Elizabeth Kwiatkowski at elizabeth.kwiatkowski@dor.org or leave a message at the Parish Office 671-1100 x 14. CRAFT IT FORWARD Supplies Needed! Drop off your donations of scrap fabric to the parish office to be put into kits for making wreaths. Have some extra time and a pair of scissors? You can help us by cutting your fabric donations into 1 x 5 strips! Completed wreaths go into our Thanksgiving Baskets. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sign up to have you photo taken for our NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY! It s FREE! You will receive a FREE 8x10 photo and a FREE directory just for having a photo taken. To sign up please call the parish office 671-1100 and speak to Julie ext. 13 or Elizabeth ext. 14. This annual appeal allows each of us the opportunity to support real needs throughout the Diocese and to meet the challenges and opportunities of strengthening our faith. Money raised is used to fund programs and ministries. St. Rita Church directly benefits from the support of the CMA to provide services that we d be pressed to supply on our own. Every gift is needed and important. If you did not receive a mailing from the Diocese, information is available in the back of Church or please go on-line to www.dor.org (you can also make your gift by credit card if you like). Be sure to indicate: St. Rita Church #327. Thank you all for what you ve done to help make St. Rita Parish a vibrant faith community and thank you for your prayers and support! Catholic Ministries Appeal UPDATE (as of 11/8/17) Catholic Ministries Appeal Goal $160.859 Pledges Received to Date $ 58,143 Balance $ 102,716 # of Gifts: 337 Households ST. RITA PRAYER LINE We have begun an email prayer line at St. Rita. If you would like to be part of this ministry, please email Julie.Cohn@dor.org. Your email address will be added to the list. When our parish receives a prayer request, an email will be sent to you with their first name and the reason for the request. The only thing that you would be responsible for is PRAYER. If you have questions, please call Julie at the parish office at 671-1100 ext. 13. Thank you for prayerfully considering being part of this important ministry. \
BE INCLUDED IN OUR NEW ST. RITA FAMILY DIRECTORY FREE NO OBLIGATION! We need you to make our new directory complete! Our directory will: Preserve our history Highlight our ministries and activities Put names with faces Each participating family receives a FREE Directory a FREE 8x10 portrait and a $10 off coupon! Family portraits are timeless keepsakes. They will make great Christmas gifts and use your portrait for Christmas cards. Schedule your photo session while college students and families are home for the Thanksgiving holiday! Schedule your photography session today! It only takes 10 minutes for your photo to be taken. (Groups larger than 6 need 20 minutes.) Photography session times AVAILABLE: If none of these times work for you, more times can be added. Just call the parish office and let us know! Thursday, November 9 between 6:00-8:30 pm Friday, November 10 at 7:40 pm Saturday, November 11 at 9:40 am Sunday, November 12 at 5:00 pm Tuesday, November 14 between 2:40-5:40 pm Wednesday, November 15 between 2:40-8:30 pm Thursday, November 16 between 2:40-8:40 pm Friday, November 17 between 11:40 am - 4:40 pm Monday, November 20 between 2:40-8:30 pm Tuesday, November 21 between 2:40-8:30 pm Wednesday, November 22 between 5:40-8:30 pm Saturday, November 25 between 9:10-4:40 pm Sunday, November 26 at 2:30 pm Stop in the greeting area after masses to sign up for your photo session! Or sign up online at this link: This link is also posted on our St. Rita website: https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/y6p1425g/ www.saintritawebster.org If you sign up online, please stop at the table in the greeting area after mass or the parish office to pick up a packet of information. If you or your family are unable to schedule a session, you may submit a photo to be included. For more information, please call Julie Cohn (ext. 13) or Elizabeth Kwiatkowski (ext. 14) at the Parish Office 671-1100.
CHRISTMAS ANGEL GIFT PROJECT!
GIFT SUGGESTIONS INFANTS Diapers Clothing Toys Baby lotion, shampoo Baby Wipes Crib Sheets Blankets & body wash Snowsuits Baby Monitors Onesies Hooded Towels Pacifiers Picture Frames Winter Hats Baby Album Socks Pajamas & Mittens Formula CHILDREN Clothing Small Toys Dolls (white, ethnic) Underwear Trucks & Cars Crayons & Coloring Books Socks Puzzles Educational Toys & Games Action Figures Crafts Art supplies (pads-paper-etc) Books Sports Items Games (old favorites like Candyland,etc) Play-doh Model Kits Winter Hats & Gloves TEENS Clothing Hair Dryers Winter Hats Headphones/ Sweatshirts Flat/Curling Irons & Gloves earbuds Hoodies Socks Sports Items T-Shirts Makeup Kits Basketballs $5 gift cards to Jewelry Makeup Brushes Footballs Burger King Nail Polish Slipper Socks Soccer Balls McDonalds Baseballs ADULTS Clothing Maternity Personal Items Healthy Cook Books (consider Clothes like shampoo Jeans (any size) larger sizes) Blankets toothpaste Boots (any size) Socks Tools deodorant $10 gift cards to Underwear Winter Hats toothbrushes Wegman s Wallets & Gloves razors & blades Tops