October 14, 2018 Holy Family Church 129 Winthrop Street, Watertown, NY 13601 Phone: 315-782-2468 E-Mail: hfchurch@twcny.rr.com Website: www.holyfamilywatertown.org PASTOR: IN RESIDENCE: DEACONS: TRUSTEES: SCHOOL BOARD: PARISH STAFF Pastoral Associates: Rev. Steven M. Murray Rev. Leo A. Wiley Rev. Msgr. Paul E. Whitmore Deacon Edward R. Miller Ret. Deacon Michael J. Allan Mrs. Maureen Van Wormer Mr. John Eisenhauer 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 315-785-8576 Business Administrator: Carol Brown 315-408-6301 Secretary: Organist: Judy Geng Edward Kemp IMMACULATE HEART CENTRAL SCHOOL School Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Robert H. Aucoin 315-629-4678 School Principal: Mrs. Lynise Lassiter 315-788-4670 Vice Principal:(7-12): Mr. Geoffrey Andrews 788-4670 Vice Principal (K-6): Mrs. Kari Conklin 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 14, 2018 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 Ruth Nevin by Gary and Ann Charlebois 11:00 People of the Parish 5:15 Jeffrey Werchinski by His Mom and Family Monday October 15, 2018 Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church 9:00 Cathy Bishop by Patrick Bates Tuesday October 16, 2018 Weekday Saint Hedwig, Religious; Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin 9:00 Dorris Powers by Her Family 10:00 Frances McGowan and Deceased Members of the McGowan Family by the Estate of Frances McGowan (at the Summit) Wednesday October 17, 2018...Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr 9:00 Frances McGowan and Deceased Members of the McGowan Family by the Estate of Frances McGowan Thursday October 18, 2018...Saint Luke, Evangelist 9:00 Victor Fulkerson by Sean and Betsy Hennessey Friday October 19, 2018...Saints John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests and Companions, Martyrs 9:00 Richard M. Jellie by Carol and Bryce Mobley Saturday October 20, 2018 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:15 Diane Charlebois by Dave and Carol DeMarse Sunday October 21, 2018...TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 Peter and Kathleen O Brien by Josephina Burgess 11:00 Brian Yaussi by His Family 5:15 People of the Parish ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE OCT. 20TH & 21ST 5:15 Daniel McCullouch 9:00 Jack and Samuel Charlebois, Julian Zikowitz 11:00 Christopher, Nolan and Sarah Hennessey 5:15 BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS The next class will be Monday, November 19th, 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 14th Pennies From Heaven Collection (after all Masses) 10:00AM Religious Education for grades K-8 (Greystone Building) 10:00AM Coffee Hour (Gathering Area) 11:00AM Confirmation Year I Monday: October 15th 7:00PM Evangelization Team Meeting (McGivney Hall) Tuesday: October 16th 10:00AM Mass (Samaritan Summit Village) 6:00PM IMPACT Youth Group for Middle and High School Students (Greystone Building) Wednesday: October 17th 10:00AM Legion of Mary (McGivney Hall) Thursday: October 18th 10:00AM Legion of Mary Curia (McGivney Hall) Friday: October 19th 9:30AM Altar Rosary Society Meeting after the 9AM Mass (McGivney Hall) INQUIRY If you are interested in the Catholic Faith or know of someone who is, please contact our R.C.I.A. Director Kathy Allan at 315-785-8576 for an appointment. TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 14, 2018 Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? If you ask the Lord this question in prayer, are you ready to respond with a joyful yes? Consider following Christ more closely as a priest, deacon or in consecrated life. Talk to Fr. Steven Murray at 315-782-2468 or Fr. Doug Lucia at 315-386-2543/ dlucia@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.
ACTIVITIES AHEAD IN OUR PARISH NEXT WEEKEND we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Pope Francis invites the entire Church to support the mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the world s most vulnerable communities. Please keep the Pope s missions in your prayers, and be generous in next week s collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. CONFIRMATION YEAR II next class Sunday, October 28th 11AM-2PM. THE ST. JOSEPH CUPERTINO FRATERNITY OF THE 3RD ORDER OF SECULAR FRANCISCANS meet Sunday, October 28th, 1:30PM in McCarthy Hall. Are you looking for a way to come closer to Christ? Come join us. ADVENT FAITH SHARING GROUPS We are looking for parishioners to host a faith sharing group in your home for the four weeks of Advent. To prepare for the birth of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, your group would meet once weekly beginning the week of November 25th. Hosting is easy: provide a place to meet, a beverage, and an opportunity for parishioners to share their faith. We will provide The Word Among Us so that your discussions can be based on the weekend readings allowing people to talk about how God is working in their life. Leaders select the date and time you would like your group to meet. Please contact Pat Fanning at 315-788-1101 or pfanning5010@twcny.rr.com to say yes or for more information. PARKINSON S SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUP If you or someone you know has Parkinson's, join us for encouragement, support and friendship. Come hear the stories of others experiencing Parkinson s, and share your own. This support group is open to all ages, especially those who were diagnosed at ages 20-50. You are not alone on your journey. The meeting will be at the Flower Memorial Library on October 18th, from 4PM-6PM in the Community Room. Refreshments will be provided. Taylor Garcia Pedroche Jack Raylan Gardner ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OUR PARISH WATERTOWN ADULT FAITH FORMATION STUDY: St. Patrick s and St. Anthony s (Watertown) will offer an Adult Faith Formation study: Lectio: The Eucharist, Discovering the Mass in the Bible with Dr. Brant Pitre. The study will be on consecutive Mondays October 22, 29, November 5, 12 and 19 in St. Patrick s Chapel after Noon Mass. Workbooks are $10.00. Pre-registration required. Registration form available at www.catholicwatertown.org. Please register by October19th. Return registration to Pastoral Center, 123 S. Massey Street, Watertown or email to: Deacon Kevin kmastellon@spwatn.org. HARVEST HAM DINNER Thursday, October 25th, 4PM-7PM at St. Paul s Catholic Church, Black River, NY. Adults, $9.00, Seniors (65+) $8.00, youth (5-12) $4.00, children under 5 free and families $25.00. Take outs are available. ST. ANTHONY S SPAGHETTI DINNER Thursday, October 25th, 4:30PM-7:00PM in Msgr. Sechi Hall. Adult dinners (ages 12 and up) $8.00, Child s dinner $4.50 and children under three-free. Extra sauce may be purchased for $5.00 per quart and meatballs are $.75 each. Take outs begin at 4:00PM. Please bring your own containers. SYRACUSE CATHOLIC WOMEN S CONFERENCE Saturday, October 27th, in the Convention Center at the On Center, Syracuse NY. Speakers will be Nikki Kingsley, The Truth Will Set You Free, Fr. Shawn Monahan, OMV, Our True Identity as God s Beloved, and Susan Tassone, Champions for the Holy Souls. For more information and registration visit www.syracusecatholic Women.org. PANCAKE/FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST Sunday, November 4th, 8:00AM-2:00PM at the Salvation Army, 723 State St., Watertown. Adults $6.00, children under 12 $3.00. This breakfast benefits the Adult & Youth Program. Friends of God Band will be featured. RESPECT LIFE MONTH is October and LifeRight will be praying across the street from Planned Parenthood on Stone Street, Watertown from noon until 1PM everyday, including weekends. Join us as we peacefully and prayerfully witness to the sanctity of all human life born and unborn. CAPS FOR CANCER is in need of experienced knitters who can make hats for cancer patients. Yarn is provided. For more information, please contact Caps for Cancer Charity, Vicki Jellie, at 315-773-5564 or email vicki.jellie@gmail.com. Donations of cash, check or gift cards to Jo-Ann s, Michaels, Staples, Best Buy or Walmart to purchase supplies are also appreciated.
Note From the Pope, In his daily homily at Santa Marta, the pope explained that the Guardian Angel is like a compass to guide one's journey in life. He said they push the lazy to get on the road, correct those who make mistakes and takes them out of the dead ends where they live trapped. POPE FRANCIS The angel is the daily gateway to transcendence, to the encounter with the Father: that is, the angel helps me to go forward because he looks upon the Father, and he knows the way. Pope Francis said that the guardian angels are companions, protectors, to whom every Christian should turn to frequently. EXTRACTS OF PAPAL HOMILY There is the danger of not going on the journey. And how many people settle down, and don t set out on the journey, and their whole life is stalled, without moving, without doing anything It is a danger. Like that man in the Gospel who was afraid to invest the talent. He buried it, and [said] 'I am at peace, I am calm. I can t make a mistake. So I won t take a risk.' And so many people don t know how to make the journey, or are afraid of taking risks, and they are stalled. But we know that the rule is that those who are stalled in life end up corrupted. Like water: when the water is stopped up in a place, the mosquitoes come, they lay their eggs, and everything is corrupted. Everything. The angels help us, they push us to continue on the journey. And the Lord says, 'Have respect for their presence.' The angel is authoritative; he has authority to guide us. Listen to him. 'Hearken to his voice, and do not rebel against him.' Listen to the inspirations, which are always from the Holy Spirit but the angel inspires them. But I want to ask you a question: Do you speak with your angel? Do you know the name of your angel? Do you listen to your angel? Do you allow yourself to be led by hand along the path, or do you need to be pushed to move? Our angel is not only with us; he also sees God the Father. He is in relationship with Him. He is the daily bridge, from the moment we arise to the moment we go to bed. He accompanies us and is a link between us and God the Father. The angel is the daily gateway to transcendence, to the encounter with the Father: that is, the angel helps me to go forward because he looks upon the Father, and he knows the way. Let us not forget these companions along the journey. CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE Total Pledges and One Time Gifts $404,000. Total Participating Households 157 Let s keep up the good work! Our goal is $750.000. OUR TITHING PARISH Month of September Electronic Giving $3,100.00 Pennies From Heaven 216.18 Critical Needs 299 Food Pantry 100 This Year $ 42,338.00 (5 weeks) Last Year $ 37,160.00 Thank you for your continued generosity! Note From the Pastor, What happened to the old school garage next to the play ground? Jake Johnson approached me because he wanted to purchase the garage and some property from the Church to provide parking for his State Street Market on the corner of State and Winthrop streets. I explained I could not sell church property but we might talk about leasing it. Jake has removed the building and prepared the lot for paving and when it is finished it will provide up to 30 additional parking places which we will also be able to use. Looks to me like a win win for the parish. The old garage was just a catch-all for junk and was in need of repair. I would be interested in your thoughts. The Parish Council thought it was certainly a good deal. I received two quotes for a new phone system for the rectory; one was almost six thousand dollars the other was almost ten thousand dollars. Of course we would purchase the less expensive system. The current system is over 20 years old, but the problem is we do not have the money. Nor do we have the money to pay an insurance bill that is over twelve thousand dollars. I just thought you ought to know what is going on; sharing my headaches with you. Please consider the notion of each day doing at least one holy moment where you allow your patience and generosity to be evident to your friends and family, or perhaps your coworker's. It could even be to those who assist you at the grocery store. Think about doing even more than once a day. Fr. Steven Murray Pornography After listening to Matt Fradd s Augustine Institutes CD Protecting Innocence, I am convinced that as parents you need to be aware of the very real danger posed by the availability of porn for children and young people. Did you know that the average age a child is exposed to porn is 8? The best filter for the protection of our children is Covenant Eyes. I suggest you investigate it and install it on your computers ASAP. Porn is very detrimental to everyone. For more information, google Matt Fradd, and his blog Integrity Restored. He also wrote a book explaining the danger called: The Porn Myth. I had no idea what was happening and how addictive pornography is.
It is during this time of the year that we usually are considering our pledge or gift to the Bishop s Fund. This year, that pledge or gift is a part of the Diocesan-wide It s Our Church, It s Our Future Capital Campaign. If you have not had an opportunity to make a gift or pledge to the Capital Campaign, please keep in mind that all gifts, large or small, will help us reach our goals. Your participation is a sign of your love for the Church and your desire to be a part of our future! The gifts/pledges for each Church will be used for the projects at the designated Church properties, and no projects will begin until the money to pay for them is in hand. Thank you to all who have so generously responded to date! God Bless! PLANNED GIVING: Capital Campaign When you are prayerfully considering your gift for the It s Our Church, It s Our Future Capital Campaign, there will be a variety of giving options for you to think about. There is a pledge option of up to four years with payments ranging from monthly, quarterly, semiannually or annually. A one-time gift option is also available. As you reflect upon your level of support, please remember that the 2018 Bishop s Fund Appeal is included in this gift. The Bishop s Fund Appeal will return in September 2019 to provide its support to the annual ministries and program needs of the Diocese. Methods of Giving Can Include: Pledges via cash, check or credit/debit cards. Gifts of Securities. Gifts of qualifying Retirements (IRA s). Gifts of Property, Life Insurance, Wills, Bequests, etc. For further information on ways to give, contact Scott Lalone at 315-393-2920 or slalone@rcdony.org. ALTAR AND ROSARY NEWZBITES It s time for the Altar and Rosary 50/50 raffle. The drawing will be held before Thanksgiving. 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. As you can see, your support is greatly appreciated. SAVE THE DATE!! November 3, 2018 for the 5th Annual Fall Auction in Support of the Special Religious Education Program for People with Disabilities, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church Gym. Preview and lunch start at 11:30AM; Live Auction, Children s Auction, and Raffles begin at 6:00PM. Donations of Gift Cards, Theme Baskets and Live Auction Items Greatly Appreciated! Cash Donations to the Special Education Program Gladly Accepted! Call Cathy at (315) 788-4791 or Sarah at (315) 782-1190, option 1 NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalm 33:4-5, 18-20, 22 Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45 or 10:42-45 True greatness (holiness) is found in serving one another and by giving ourselves as did Jesus (3) who suffered that we might be justified (1). He is our compassionate high priest (2) in whom we have placed our hope (Ps). Lucile Nadelen Richard Rick Martin, Jr. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: Respect life calls us to treat the earth as if your life depends upon it, because it does! (Genesis 2:15) Pope Francis calls us to show mercy not only to each other but to the earth. A true ecological approach always becomes a social approach so as to hear BOTH the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. (Laudato Si On Care for Our Common Home. #49) How do you see these connected in your life? What is one act you could do this week to respect life?
October 2018 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: The weekend of October 20-21 our diocesan family joins Catholics across the globe in celebrating World Mission Sunday. We join our sisters and brothers around the world who will gather at the Lord s Table to celebrate our common vocation as missionaries. In his message for this year s celebration, Pope Francis tells us that life is a mission and he reminds us that each one of us is called to reflect on this fact: I am a mission on this earth; that is the reason why I am here in this world. (Evangelii Gaudium, 273) I invite all of us to see World Mission Sunday as a special moment to live out the mission we share as God s children, the mission to bring the Gospel to the whole world. I encourage you to be a voice for mission through your prayers and through the help that you are able to offer in support of the priests, deacons, consecrated religious and lay pastoral leaders who work tirelessly, proclaiming the Gospel, building the Church, and serving the poor in more than 1,100 mission dioceses in Asia and Africa, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe. The prayers and material aid generously given to the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission Sunday, the Pope tells us, continue to support the preaching of the Gospel to every nation, thus contributing to the human and cultural growth of all those who thirst for knowledge of the truth. Mission revitalizes faith, St. Pope John Paul II wrote in Redemptoris Missio (#2). May your commitment to the Lord s continuing mission renew your faith and be a blessing in your life. God bless you for responding generously to this special appeal for the missions. Gratefully yours in Christ, A short summary about the CD Reaching Out to Todays Culture In this highly relevant talk, Fr. Robert Barron shares observations from his dialogue with critics of his You Tube videos. He eloquently illustrates how well equipped our Catholic intellectual tradition is to access and clarify the confusion that is so prevalent in our culture about matters of Christian faith and life. Parishioner Comments: Most Reverend Terry R. LaValley Bishop of Ogdensburg Fr. Barron s four points to engage those who want to challenge our Catholic Faith provide sound advice and guidance. Charlie-Greensboro, NC This CD is awesome! I wish every pastor and every catechist could listen to this. We all need to understand this dynamic so we can be better evangelists! Sue-Doylestown, PA SUNDAY OCTOBER 14: TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Readings: Wis 7:7-11/Heb 4:12-13/Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27 What is it that keeps us from following Jesus more fully? The rich man was attached to his wealth and position. He placed his security in his possessions. In our day we place a great deal of value on our independence. We have our plans and ideas, our retirement funds and our bank accounts, our houses and even our relationships which we often place ahead of our relationship with Jesus. Yet everything we have is a gift from God. Is there something that Jesus is calling you to let go of so that you can more freely follow him? Perhaps it is some material thing, perhaps it is something else you have been holding on to, like a grudge or resentment. What is it that Jesus is asking you to surrender?