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 8:00 am - 3:45 pm 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 Priests Retired: Father Donald H. Karlen Msgr. James M. Kennedy Deacon: Deacon Nicholas Rosher Pastoral Sister de Paul Juliano, OSF Associates: Sister Rosaire Anne De Mare, CSJ Visit us online at www.stmarysstpeters.com August 12, 2018 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.. August 15th Feast of the Assumption A Holy Day of Obligation
Page Two St. Mary s / St. Peter s Parish, Rome, New York LITURGY SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Saturday, August 11, 2018 St. Claire, Virgin ( Hb 1:12-24; Mt 17: 14-20) 7:00 am Mass for Jean Marie Koons Gleason by Diane and Jim Brockway 2:00 pm Wedding Mass for Kari J. Edick and Joseph G. Manning 5:00 pm Vigil Mass for John Della Contrada by Rita Della Contrada and for Robert O Brien by Family and for the Deceased Members of the RCH Class of 1973 by the Class of 1973 Sunday, August 12, 2018 NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 am Mass for Leonardo and Grace Cannarozzi by her daughter Bridget and Family and for Marretta D. Constabile by Rich and Jo Anne Jarrett and for Frederick and Louise Rahmer by their loving Family 10:30 am Mass for Maurice D. Gurley (Anniv and Birthday) by Barbara Loso and for Joseph Michael Chubbuck (Anniv) by his loving Parents and Family Monday, August 13, 2018 Sts. Pontian, Pope and Hippolytus, Priest and Martyr (Ez 1:2-5, 24-28; Mt 17:22-27) 7:00 am Mass for Helen Jane Berndt by Yvonne and Donna Martin and for Margaret Rutledge by Deanne and Richard Martin Tuesday, August, 14, 2018 St Maximillian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr (Ez 2:8-3:4; 7:00 am Mass for Mary Wilson by LaDonna Allamon 5:30 pm Vigil of the Feast of the Assumption Mass for Denise Rondinelli by Mom and family Wednesday, August 15, 2018 A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 am Mass for Sam Sanzone by his neighbor, Nancy Carney 12:10 Noon Mass for Barbara McCormick by Mike and Mary McCormick 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 an appointment\ 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 Thursday, August 16, 2018 St. Stephen of Hungary (Ez 12:1-12: Mt. 18:21-19) 7:00 am Mass for Courtney Guy by Lauri Guy and for the People of the Parish Friday, August 17, 2018 (Ez 16: 1-15; Mt 19:3-12) 7:00 am Mass for John Bart by Family and for Gerard Bigos by the Waite Family Saturday, August 18, 2018 BVM (Ez 18:1-10; Mt 19:13-15) 7:00 am Mass for Bob Rood by Mom and for Peter Fitzik by Father Hearn 1:00 pm Wedding Mass for Allysa Curtis and Samuel Getman 5:00 pm Vigil Mass for Carol Powers by Family and for Helen and Lou Jennings by their daughter Luann and for the Deceased and Living members of RCH Class of 1963 (55th Reunion) Sunday, August 19, 2018 TWENTIETH SUNDAY OF Ordinary Time 8:00 am Mass for Evanita Toepp by Art and Jeanette Reid. and for James Wood by Fred and Pam 10:30 am Mass for Michael A. Amodio, Sr. by his Wife and Children and for Shirley Opper by her husband Jack, and Mark 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. The second collection this weekend: FOR FUEL and HEAT St. Mary s/st. Peter s Parish wants to remind you that we offer electronic giving as a way to automate your regular weekly offering. Electronic giving offers convenience for individual congregation members and provides much-needed donation consistency for our congregation. Go to www.stmarysstpeters.com and click on donate. Questions? Give us a call. 315-336-5072 August 5, 2018 St. Mary s /St. Peter s Collection $11,036.63 Misc makeup donations $948 Thank you for your support!
Page Three Visit us at stmarysstpeters.com PARISH EVENTS OF THE WEEK Monday, August 13th, Legion of Mary at 2:45 pm in St. Peter s Rectory Wednesday, August 15th, Scripture Sharing to reflect on the Readings for Sunday Liturgy at 10:00 am in St. Peter s Church Hall. All are Welcome Wednesday, August 15th, Prayer Group at 7 pm at St. Mary s Parish Center Friday, August 17th, NO Bingo at St. Mary s School REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY Vigil MASS 5:00 pm SUNDAYS 8:00 am, 10 :30 am Weekdays Holydays Monday to Saturday 7:00 am 7:00am, 12:10pm and 5:30 pm ALTAR AND SANCTUARY CARE August Mary Wahl and Tina Brognano (18th & 25th) Fran Rose (4th & 11th) COLLECTION HELPERS August 12th Sue and Dom Provenzano August 19th Mary Ziegler & Ginny Craiglow HOSPITAL VISITATION August 12th St. Paul s Team 6 August 19th St. Joseph s Team 7 WEDDING BELLS will soon be ringing Allysa Curtis and Samuel Getman Joanna L. Thayer and Luke Mazur Elicia A. Wilezyski and Lucas M. Overton The Sanctuary Lamp will burn the week of August 12rh for Al Giardino by niece Sheila Comito Donation to the Memorial Fund For Al Giardino requested by Jim and Donna Smaldon Paul and Michelle Jensen Judi and ale Rashford Camille and Anthony Vinci Crystal and Tom Barry Linda Carlson and Mary Ann Cox Donation to the Mission of the Christ Child by Bettina Favata Let us pray for our deceased parishioners and friends who have recently passed away. Julie Nehring Marc & Jennifer Stell Carol LaFountai Frank Tosti-Iglesias Ann Larkin Betty Tysinski Terry Griffin Marilyn Genovese Robert McInterney Ellen Gallivan Margaret Rutledge Megan Mills Timothy Peterpaul David Hoehn Eileen Francis John Jacob Leffert Sally Somers Victoria Schneible Preparations are being made for our Fall classes. All children from Kindergarten to 12th Grade are encouraged to attend these Religion Faith Formation classes. We have a wonderful and eagerteaching staff. Registration forms will be mailed soon. Sister Ann Marie Hayes of the Suffering Servant, OCD passed away June 7, 2018. Sister is a native of Rome and daughter of James M. and Claire Hayes. Sister was a member of St. Mary s Parish and attended St. Mary s School, Rome Catholic High and Siena College in Loudonville. Sister s mother lives in Rochester. Sister lived in Piedmont, OK where she worked in and then headed the Altar Bread Department. May she rest in peace. Several years ago, Many young girls and young men from Rome answered God s Call to be Sisters and Priests. It seemed like God was working overtime to call his helpers. Many responded! Today God still calls our youth but they are not answering His call. We need to pray for vocations. FAMILY PERSEPCTIVE (John 6:41-51) Provided by the Hope Appeal Funds Stop murmuring Jesus told the disciples in today s gospel. Complaining is a deadend and constant complaining is nagging. We might feel better but others feel bitter. Silence or grumbling will not resolve the problem. Address differences honestly and respectfully. Do not make them personal attacks.
Page Four Dear Padre, What does doxology mean? The verses of a popular gospel song, How Can I Keep From Singing, speak of our struggle with sorrow and darkness, and the ultimate joy we have knowing Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, / How can I keep from singing? The songwriter joyfully sings out because of God s love; it s a doxology of praise. Doxology, a glorious utterance, is a prayer the Church uses to give God praise. We have countless examples in Scripture, such as the psalms, which by their nature give God rightful praise. The Sanctus acclamation is another example. Taken from Isaiah 6, it directs our focus to praising God for his power and might. On Christmas night we sing Glory to God in the highest, a doxology from the angels. The Eucharistic prayers end with a doxology to the Trinity showing how the Holy Spirit who thus awakens the memory of the Church then inspires thanksgiving and praise (doxology), Catechism of the Catholic Church, We use doxologies to emphasize our worship of God, acknowledging his rightful praise. Doxologies are part of major liturgical prayers such as the Eucharistic prayers, the communion rite where we add a doxology following the Our Father. We also add doxologies to our personal prayers. The rosary contains a well-known doxology called the Gloria Patri, a prayer praising the eternal nature and love of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Fr. John K. Schmidt HONORING OUR LADY OF FATIMA A PROCESSION WILL BE HELD IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA Sunday, August 19th Beginning at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church to Historic St. John s Church in Utica starting at 1:30 pm The Rosary led by Mike Dziura. will be prayed along the way, The Rosary will be said there. When the statue of Our Lady arrives at St. John s there will be Benediction. In the First Kings, we hear of Elijah s cry to the Lord when he prays for death. He is visited by an angel who tells him to eat and drink in order to be able to withstand his journey. In Paul s Letter to the Ephesians, he reminds us to remove evil and instead take on compassion and mercy. In today s Gospel, Jesus explains that receiving him, the Bread of Life, is the way to the Father in heaven. The claims that Jesus makes about himself leave us with a choice: to receive him and be transformed, following him as he leads us to the Father, or to remain as we are. Jesus, the Bread of life, teaches us how to come to the Father. Our annual HOPE APPEAL continues as we try to reach our parish goal. The programs, services and ministries supported by the Hope Appeal help meet the needs of people in our parish and diocese. The HOPE Appeal serves all of us in different ways. I ask your good support of this important campaign. I THANK the parishioners who have already made a pledge to this year s appeal. If you have not responded to the HOPE Appeal I ask that you prayerfully consider making a pledge to help support these marvelous diocesan programs. A little smile The old Pastor made it a practice to visit the parish school one day a week. He walked into the fourth grade class, where the children we studying the states, and asked them how many states they could name. They came up with about 40 names. He jokingly told them that in his day students knew the names of all the states. One lad raised his had and said, Yes, but in those days there were only 13. Another smile A mother overheard he little girl praying now I lay me down to rest. I pray I pass tomorrow s test. If I should die before I wake, that s one less test I ll have to take. Remember God loves you and so do I!
Page Five ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY October 20th and 21st To date, we are receiving several donations for the sale. We thank you for you contributions. Keep them coming. At this time anyone wishing to donate gently used items or homemade crafts may call Cindy Gould 315-271-5829 or Mary Wahl @ 315-533-6907 During the day, items might be able to be left off if you call the rectory. We will resume our monthly meetings beginning September 20th @ 6 pm in the parish hall. At that time we will finalize our Bazaar plans and logistics for our great and exciting BAZAAR. Please consider joining us. We can use the talent and energy of so many ladies in our parish. You are valuable to our parish. All are most welcome. KNITTING AND CROCHETING GROUP St. Mary s/st. Peter s Altar Rosary Society has formed a group to Knit and Crochet hats, mittens and scarves for the local school children We are looking to add knitters, crocheters, and those who want to learn how to join our group. We knit and crochet hats, mittens and scarves for local school children s needs.. Do you like to sew? Do you have a sewing machine just sitting idle waiting for a project??? We are also expanding our talents to have sewers join us. We have several ideas to make items on the sewing machine That can be sold at our craft show. Call Cate Powers at 315-337-2289. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ARE LOOKING FOR INTERESTED Catholic males over 18 to join and help support our area churches and community. Call 315-337-4010 Pope Francis Speaks Families!! God Shows Up with Surprises True love is both loving and letting oneself be loved. It is harder to let ourselves be loved than it is to love. That is why it is so hard to achieve the perfect love of God, because we can love him, but the important thing is to let ourselves be loved by him. True love is being open to that love which was there first and catches us by surprise. If all you have is information, you are closed to surprises. Love makes you open to surprises. Love is always a surprise because it starts with a dialogue between two persons: the one who loves and the one who is loved. We say that God is the God of surprises because he always loved us first, and he waits to take us by surprise. God surprises us. Let s allow ourselves to be surprises by God. St. Mary s/st. Peter s 9th Annual Sweepstakes Prizes will be awarded as follows: 1st Prize $10,000 2nd prize $5,000 3rd Prize $1000 4th Prize (3) $500 5th Prize (10)$100 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Application Name Address City State Zip Phone.. TICKET NUMBER REQUESTED 0001-2000 Please send $25 per ticket. with Application to the Rectory Applications available at the Church entrances. Drawing will be held at the Parish Picnic September 9th at 3 pm
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 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. Pope Francis asks us to pray for one of his published intentions each month. To pray with the Pope daily Visit:clicktopray.org Intention for AUGUST The Treasure of Families That any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity. 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 Sister Rosaire Anne De Mare Edward Donohue Doug Holdridge Carol Kaun Joan Lamb Laura Mack Marguerite Maurer Patrick Reilly Deacon Nicholas Rosher Please remember to pray for those serving our country in the military. For all events call: 315-446-2680 CELEBRATE SUMMER Our Senior Picnic Wednesday, August 15th Mass at 11:30 for the Holy Day Homilist Fr. John Rose Reservations needed. Cost $12 DIRECTED RETREATS Oct 14-19th For more information call. Sandy Atwood Raymond Barbar, Jr. Tom and Paula Baile Cheryl Bartell Bruce Beach Joseph Beasock III Stella Beer Teresa Beddia Karen Bieksza Ben Boulay James Brooks Lorayne Calichia Kim Casler Kay Cerato Mary Jane Colangelo Barbara Colquhoun John Cordsen Esther Curran Tom Delpico John Damon Father Richard Dellos Barry Dunning Melissa Dunning Al Eisinger Paul Eisenger Robyn Engle Bill Evans Joan Fiaschetti Afton Marie Forbes Jennie Fountain Diana Fowler Julianna Fusco Laurie Fusco Michael Gans Ronald Gladwin Cory Hartlieb Special Retreat on Anthony De Mello By Sister Ellie Martinez Sat. Sept. 15th from 9 am to 4 pm Cost $35 includes lunch 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. CHRIST THE KING RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER Let us remember our family, friends and parishioners in our prayers John Hedrington Donald Hayes Billy Jo Hidenbrandt David Johnston Carol Johnson Lena Johnston Paula Johnston Stephan Kiernan Jenny Kenny Mary Ann Kimmel Robert Kimmel Gary Koster Paul LaSalle Teresa La Salle Anne Lubecki David, Liz, and Mitzi Marcelletta Kevin Magnanti Geoff Marchione Russell Marchione Rich Marshall Joseph Mastrangelo Pauline Mazzaferro Gerard McQuinn Brian McQueen Jacqueline McRorie Patricia Melioris Angie Messineo Tom Moonan Kathy Motley Phil Murphy Beverly Nasci Debbie Pacicca Fred Pacicca, Jr. Barbara Pazdur Rachel Pawlikowski Clair Papadametrious Nanci Peroni Linda Procoppio John Preski Dorothy M. Pomilio Debbie Puffer James Rank Dale Rashford Pam Riggleman Larry Riolo, Sr. William Riolo Jeni Rizio Catherine Roman Robert Roman Margaret Roser Sharon Rossi Lori Russo Brian Schilling Becky Simmons Emmalynn Sharrow John Sherman Alexander Simpson Freja Emily Simpson Jo Ann Smith Spencer Robert Smith Neil Sutherland Blanche Swetman Louis Tessier Michael Testa Anne Toepp Mina Wales Vito Waterman Colleen Wood John Wright 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.Upcoming Event: Rosary Walk August 8th at 6 pm. Inspirational way to Honor the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Good News Center. Join us for a chicken barbecue.pal.. PARENTS OF ADDICTED LOVED ONES Every other Monday 6:30-8 pm The primary goal is to provide hope through education and support for parents Women at the Well Last Tuesday of the month Facilitated by Sister Mary Ellen Schopfer, CSJ from 6:30 to 8 pm.