Our Church is equipped with hearing�loop for hearing aid wearers.Switching your hearing aid to the “T�Mode” position should allow you to hear the service. �

All weekend SJR Masses are live streamed on the Internet. �Go to www.stjohnfairport.org and click on Live Streaming Weekend Mass. �

Beginning next weekend I am going to invite all of us to do just that for three minutes before our weekend Masses begin.� A parishioner wrote me a few weeks ago having �experienced this practice next door at Assumption while visiting there one weekend. He found it so helpful and wondered if we could not embrace the same practice. Our Music Ministry�sometimes Brad on the flute, Marko on the organ, or one of our many talented High School and Middle School musicians�will prepare quiet meditative music as a reminder for us as we take some time before our �Eucharist Celebration begins, to quiet ourselves.� The Psalm text really says it all. It is in stillness that we open a path for God to break through. Much has been said and written about how ‘connected’ we are, and the toll it all takes on our spirits. While many of us have come to depend on that connectivity, it can easily consume not only our time, but our thoughts and spirits too. Silence (being disconnected) has been recognized in our spiritual tradition from earliest writings to be sacred time. Silence creates a space. Silence creates a break from routine and distraction. Silence creates the environment in which God speaks. Amid our constant press of activity, our minds and souls afford little space for God’s movement. Two minutes, you will say, is not much, and it isn’t, but it is space.� On the practical side, our bells are scheduled to ring one minute before the beginning of Mass. We will invite the church into quiet at the three minute mark. Many of you may still be arriving; please know that quiet is being observed inside the church starting at the three minute mark. Our Lector will begin the announcements following the ringing of the bells. � This may take a few weeks to become comfortable and familiar. I hope you will embrace it, and be conscious of one another as we make time for stillness�both within ourselves and around us in church preparing for Mass. �

The Second Vatican Council taught that the Eucharist is both the source and summit of our faith. Creating even this brief time of quiet can be an enormous help as we ready ourselves to enter into the celebration.��

In a column following Christmas, I attempted to thank the many, many individuals and groups that made it all �possible. I learned that I missed our Video Techs! As you hear announced every Sunday, all our Masses are �broadcast to the Web by our Video Tech teams. Thank you so much to them not only for Christmas….that was huge….but for the many, many hours that they have given to operating our system. Last year, Jan�Dec ‘18�14,920 visits were logged on our live stream. When you sort out repeat visitors that represents 5,728 individual visitors. Most 5,728 come for the US. However, 62 from the United Kingdom, 69 Canada, 60 Argentina, 33 Netherlands, 17 each from Italy and Ireland, Germany, Mexico and �Australia accounting for the remaining 45. Our message is spanning the globe, and it is due to a dedicated team of Video Techs. WE NEED YOU AT THE VIDEO �CONTROLS! This is a perfect ministry for parents with teens as a team. So, whether as a parent/teen team or �individual, we need you. Contact me and I will pass your information along to the Video Team.��

I hope your Christmas and New Year went well and �afforded time for family and friends….��

� Have a good week love, ��

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Parish Office: 248�5993�Fax: 387�0517�e�mail: fstjohno@dor.org�www.stjohnfairport.org�8 Wickford Way�Fairport, New York 14450�

January 13, 2019�

BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD (PS. 46)�

Page Two� St. John of Rochester Church, Fairport, New York� January 13, 2019���

PASTOR: Rev. Peter Clifford: 248�5993 x15; fr.peter.clifford@dor.org�PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Ms. Barbara Hesenius; 248�5993x12;�barbara.hesenius@dor.org�PASTORAL ASSOCIATE FOR WORSHIP: Mrs. Amy Voll: 248�5993 x13; amy.voll@dor.org�IN RESIDENCE: Fr. James Boyle, Fr. Alexander Bradshaw�

DEACONS: Jim Pegoni, Parish Deacon, james.pegoni@dor.org; Tom Cleary and Dan Kinsky (dkinsky@rochester.rr.com), Senior Status�MUSIC: Amy Voll, Choir Director; amy.voll@dor.org 248�5993; Marko Pranic, Pastoral Musician (Associate Director of Music and Organist) & Catechist; marko.pranic@dor.org; Brad Batz, Liturgical Musician, brad.batz@dor.org �DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: Mrs. Pam Sikora; 248�5993 x 34; pam.sikora@dor.org�FAITH FORMATION SECRETARY: Ms. Eileen Muoio: 248�8850; eileen.muoio@dor.org�YOUTH MINISTRY ASSISTANT: Colleen Young: colleenjy@gmail.com�

FINANCE DIRECTOR: Bridget Nowak: 248�5993 x 36; �bridget.nowak@dor.org�BUSINESS & PROPERTY MANAGER: Patrick Bianchi:�248�5993 x 19, pat.bianchi@dor.org�OFFICE MANAGER: Kate Wahl: 248�5993 x 10;�katherine.wahl@dor.org ; (office) fstjohno@dor.org �WEBMASTER: Marcia Gyles: marcia.gyles2014@gmail.com�

SOCIAL MEDIA: Marko Pranic: marko.pranic@dor.org�BAPTISM: Contact Pastoral Associate Barbara Hesenius: �248�5993 x 12. View parish website for more information. �MATRIMONY: Contact Pastoral Associate Barbara Hesenius 248�5993 x 12. View parish website for more information.�FUNERAL PLANNING: Contact Pastoral Associate Barbara Hesenius: 248�5993 x 12; barbara.hesenius@dor.org.�PARISH REGISTRATION: Contact Pastoral Associate Amy Voll at 248�5993 x 13 or register online at parish website.�HOME/HOSPITAL VISITS: Contact Pastoral Associate �Barbara Hesenius 248�5993 x 12; barbara.hesenius@dor.org�PASTORAL COUNCIL CHAIR: Jerry Reyes: gmr05310@sjfc.edu, 683�1925�FINANCE COUNCIL CHAIR: Jurij Kushner: 223�6441, jkushner@rochester.rr.com�

PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL: Open 24 hours. Saturday Children’s Rosary/Adoration Hour at 3:00 PM. Rosary in Church at 9:00 AM on First Saturdays and 4:15 PM each Saturday. Coordinator: Judy Shanahan�425�1396�SAINT’S PLACE: Settles refugee families. Clothing Closet is in SJR Parish Center. Call Isabel Miller @ 385�6860 to�volunteer. Drop off donations at St. Louis Church.� �

PRAYER CHAIN: Contact Marie Kushner: �jkushner@rochester.rr.com�

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Friday: 9:00am to 12:30pm & 1:30�5:00pm.�CONFESSIONS: Saturday 4:00�4:45 PM (before 5:00 Mass)�SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at

7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM and Noon. �We Are A “Stephen Ministry” Parish� Grieving? Chronic illness? Family stress? �Call for a Stephen Minister at 248�5993 x 16. �We are trained to care for you in all situations. �

BELOVED DECEASED��

Susan Coyne�Wife of Dennis of Columbia Ct., �Fairport�Clara Bovey�of Glenmose Road, Fairport�James “Ray” Tice�Husband of Jacquelyn of �Championship Dr., Victor�Joseph Kaiser�Husband of Carol of Taunton Gap, �Fairport�Margaret Lalley�Wife of Peter of Creekside Rd., Fairport�

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Congratulations to 500 Club winners:�Agnes Tubb and Jack Dolan who each won $75.�

Tickets can still be purchased for $20�in the parish office from Kate during the week.�

Every Ticket is eligible for Every Drawing!�Weekly and Monthly Winners, plus 2 Grand Prizes�

of $500 (to be drawn at parish breakfast�on Sunday March 17, 2019). Proceeds benefit�

the many organizations in our parish.�Thanks for your support�

SPECIAL THANKS�

A special THANK YOU to all of the Pass Collectors at the 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM Masses on Christmas Eve who arrived extra early and greeted people as they �deposited their passes for the Mass. Your help is �greatly appreciated.� Another big THANK YOU to the ushers who also arrived early and found seats for the attendees. You surely helped make the celebration of the Christmas Masses special for all of the families at the Mass. You year�round help is very much appreciated by all.�

PERINTON FOOD SHELF NEEDS� �

Happy New Year to all!�So many people, neighbor‐

hoods, organizations donated to the food shelf over

the holidays.�Thank you all so much!� � Our shelves are really getting stocked now.�So

much in fact, that there is only a short list of items

that we still need.� � They are as follows:� pudding cups, boxed jello

and pudding mixes, coffee, cookies, mayonnaise,

canned beef stew and paper towels. �Thank you for your support!�

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STEPHEN MINISTRY CORNER � “Christ caring for others...through others.” �

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Was It Really Only Last Year? ��

You stayed up to watch the New Year come in together. You talked about the past year, all the memories, good and bad. How you laughed over some of them. But this year you’re alone. And �memories bring you nothing but pain. During this painful time, a Stephen Minister would like to be there for you. S/He will listen and care as you sort through your feelings. Call 248�5993 x16 to leave your confidential message...and your phone # too. �

SCOUT SUNDAY��

All parish Boy & Girl Scout units and individual Scouts belonging to other units are invited to �participate along with their family at St. John of �Rochester RC Church for Scout Sunday observance. �It will be held on Saturday, February 2nd at the 5:00 P.M. Mass. At the service, special recognition will be given to those Scouts that have received their religious emblem this past year. If you have earned one and would like to have it presented to you at Mass call Earl Knab at 585.202.1846 (cell) or e�mail earlknab@yahoo.com to make arrangements.� Scouts will meet in the Ministry Building �Gathering Room (adjacent to the church) at 4:30 P.M. in preparation for the procession into church. There will be reserved seating for Scouts and leaders. All other family members and friends may use the �available seating in the church. Scout units should bring their unit flag and stand. Any Scout interested in being a Greeter, Altar Server, or be a participant in the reading of the petitions should contact Earl Knab or call the parish office. �

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY��

� � �The next meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be held on Monday, January 14th from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the Gathering Room. Keep warm with us while knitting and crocheting for those in need of prayers. Come see what we are all about. Bring your yarn and needles or crochet hook.��

� � �We are looking for new members. How about �joining us? If you don't know how to knit or crochet, we will teach you.���

� � �Shawls can also be made privately without �coming to a meeting. For details, �please call Judy Knab at 223�3434, Lois Rixner at 377�1242 or Donna Stein 698�5014.���

� � �Prayer shawls will be blessed by the presider at the 12:00 Noon Mass on Sunday, January 20th. After this Mass only, shawls will be available if you would like to give one away. You may also call Judy or Lois to obtain a shawl at any other time.���

RED CROSS THANK YOU!��

Thank you so much to you and St. John of Rochester for hosting the special winter holiday blood drive on January 2, 2019. We are very appreciative that you answered the call to help us host additional blood drives at this critical time of year. ��

Unfortunately, we didn’t have the turn out we’d hoped for and we missed collecting our “goal” of 19 units. But we did collect 12 units of blood and those 12 units will impact and save up to 36 lives!��

Mark your calendars now for the annual Fairport �Angels Memorial Blood Drive on Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 1:00�7:00 PM in the Gym. �

MEN’S RETREAT � 2019�

ABSOLUTELY LAST CALL FOR REGISTRATIONS�

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SUNDAY, 20 JANURY!!�

Registrations continue outside the GATHERING ROOM

for the 25�27 January 2019 Men’s Retreat at Notre Dame. �

LOOK FOR THE RED RETREAT BANNER.

Our Goal, as usual, is 100.�

IF YOU HAVEN’T REGISTRERED FOR THE REATREAT OR

HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE

CONTACT ONE OF THE CO�LEADERS. �

As always, new retreatants are encouraged and welcome. Help us fill the Retreat House in 2019!!�

Any questions or to register contact Dan Kewin (313�9793) or Dave Malucci (295�3598).�

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DAY MASS INTENTIONS PARISH ACTIVITIES

Sunday, �January 13�

The Baptism of �the Lord�

7:30 am�Greg Cathy�Judy Valerio�9:00 am�Jack Dever�Fr. Peter Clifford�10:30 am�James F. McGrath�Wife & Son� �James Kay�Wife Geri & Daughter � Judi�12:00 pm�Beverly Mathew�Anderson Family� �Bill Murrer�Wife Betty�

10:40�11:40 AM�Rel. Ed & Confirmation�Parish Center�11:30 AM�12:30 PM�RCIA�LeVeque Rm�

1:00�5:00 PM�CYO�Gym�

1:30�4:30 PM�Eagle Scout Ceremony�Gathering Room�

5:00�6:00 PM�Confirmation�S5 & S9�6:00�8:00 PM�Youth Ministry�Parish Ctr�6:30�8:00 PM�Women’s Spirit�Gathering Rm�

Monday,�January 14�

6:30 am�Scripture/Communion Service�8:30 am�The repose of the soul of Richard � Bennett�Tamara Guest�

12:00�1:00 PM�Bible Study�Gathering Rm�

12:30 PM�Ladies VB�Gym�

1:00�3:30 PM�Prayer Shawl�Gathering Rm�

4:30�5:30 PM�Religious Ed�Parish Center�7:00�8:00 PM�Confirmation�S2 & S9�7:00�8:30 PM�Parish Tithing�Gorman Rm�

7:00�9:00 PM�Stephen Ministry�Gathering Room�

9:00�11:00 PM�Pineapples�Gym�

Tuesday, �January 15�

6:30 am�For Our Parishioners�8:30 am�Scripture/Communion Service�

6:00�9:00 PM�CYO�Gym�

6:00�9:00 PM�Following Christ�S7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12�7:00�8:30 PM�Scouts Rel. Emblem�

Gorman Room�

9:00�11:00 PM�Hickory Ridge Hoops�Gym�

Wednesday, �January 16�

6:30 am�Scripture/Communion Service�8:30 am�Michael Fuller (1st anniv.)�Your � Family��

9:00 AM�1:00 PM�Perinton Artists�S8�3:00�7:00 PM�CYO�Gym�

5:30�6:15 PM�Children’s Choir�Music Rm�

6:00�7:00 PM�Handbells�Music Room�

7:00 PM�Bible Study�Gathering Room�

7:00�8:30 PM�TSA group�Gorman Room�

7:00�9:00 PM�Troop 325�Parish Center (Gym 7:00�8:30 PM)�7:30�9:00 PM�10:30 Choir�Church�8:30�11:00 PM�Drop In VB�Gym�

Thursday,�January 17�

6:30 am�All Souls Intention�8:30 am�Scripture/Communion Service�

3:00�9:00 PM�CYO�Gym�

7:00�8:30 PM�9:00 Choir�Music Room�

9:00�11:00 PM�Men’s BB�Gym�

Friday,�January 18�

8:30 am�John Garland�Garland family� 7:00�8:30 AM�Men’s Prayer Group�LeVeque Room�

3:00�9:00 PM�CYO�Gym�

7:00�9:00 PM�Baptism Prep�Gathering Rm�

Saturday, �January 19�

8:30 am�Lynn Reynolds�Love, mom�5:00 pm�Joseph C. Romano�Mike & Nancy � Sorenson� �George Dormer�Tom & Carol Hand�

7:30 AM�Southern Hills BB�Gym�

9:00 AM�9:00 PM�CYO�Gym�

1:00�4:00 PM�Baby Shower�Gathering Rm�

4:00�8:00 PM�YM “Happy Hour”�Gathering Room�

4:00�5:00 PM�Reverent Sound�Music Rm�

Sunday, �January 20�

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time�

7:30 am�Les Thompson�Rich & Sharon � Morales�9:00 am�Doris McCann�Michelle & John

Caceci�10:30 am�Jim Roethel�Don Kusak�12:00 pm�Patricia VanBortel�John Stio� �Tony DeBartolo York�Pat & Dave Long�

No Religious Ed/Confirmation/Youth Ministry�11:30 AM�12:30 PM�RCIA�LeVeque Rm�

1:00�5:00 PM�CYO�Gym�

6:30�8:00 PM�Women’s Spirit�Gathering Rm�

Page Five St. John of Rochester Church, Fairport, New York � January 13, 2019�

LITURGICAL MINISTERS—WEEKEND OF January 19 & 20, 2019

Day Greeters Servers Lectors Cantor

Saturday �5:00 PM�

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Pat Osborn�Theresa Leone��

Team 1:�Gabriel Gelke�Sophia Johnson�Jack Roote�

I�Brian Beiter�II�Sharon Morales�

Choir�

Sunday�7:30AM�

Michelle Stenglein� Team 1:�Tom Sanders�

I�Mike Malinowski�II�Jane Rector�

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Sunday�9:00 AM �

Noel Rupprecht�Marlene Donovan�Mary Pesce�

Team 1: �Jack Gossin�Sean Gossin�Ryan Mathis�

I�Mark Basta�II�Maura Mulholland�

Choir�

Sunday�10:30 AM �

Need greeters� Team 1:�Kevin Murphy�Matt Reed�

I�Elsa McMahon�II�Peter Ciavarri�

Choir�

Sunday �12:00 PM�

Claude Nadeau� Team 1:�Addie York�

I�Jeanie Sanders�II�Chris Cass�

Cantor�

Video Ministry

Terry Egan�

Gary Granath�

Suzanne White�Julia White�

Candace �Schneggenburger��

Cindy Page�

Children’s Liturgy

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Team 1: K & 1:�Anne Marie Egan�Ellie Schlafer�Team 1: 2 � 5:�Paul & Natalie Leclair�

Team 1: K � 5:�Cathy Basta�

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Crest Manor�Christine Colao, Jerry Harper, Donna Indovina, Kathy Macartney Solstice Senior Living�Mary Pesce & Carol Smith� Brookdale East�Kris Tisa See www.stjohnfairport.org for the Daily Mass Readings.�

PRAYER CORNER�

Pray for our parishioners. Many names may no longer require this listing…call 248�5993 to update. �

Mitch Alepoudakis�Joe Arnitz�Robert Atkinson�Ann Avallone�Larry Barnhart�Pete Beerse�Mary Bellows�Allison Bianchi�Ella Bogan�Nick Boriphet�Paige Boyum�Patricia Breeden�Elizabeth Brooks�Betsy Brown�Sally Brown �Gail Burgie�Bob Burke�June Burket�Kathy Cannan�Lucy Chacchia�Max Charleton�Martha & Julio Chaves�Tom Clark �Bernard Cleary�A. Yahap Coban�Seyim Coban�Angie Cockman�Michelle Coleman�Michael Colon�James Compitello�Carol Cooke�Dorothy Cooper�Joan Crowley�Amy Ogi Crumley�Abi Cunllinan�Christine Dandridge�Gerry Dangler�Aaron Davis�Jim Davis�Haley Dibiase�Michael DiMuro�Ben Dipasquale�Anthony DiTucci�Colin Donahue�Mat Dougherty�Carolyn Dunbar�Marion Easley�Theresa Elliott�Karen Farngm�Joshua Farnsworth�Dolores Faulkner�Lisa Ferrari�Virginia Filar�Jo Fitzpatrick�Emily Fraiser�Laura Frazier�Tom Fuoco�George German�Ciara Griffin�

Carol Grundman�Renee Guerin�Mark Hackett, Jr.�Christine Harder�Penny Hasty�Cecile Hawkins�Eleanor Heier�Jakob Hermann & Family�Jim Higgins�Matthew Hoffman�Barbara House�Vivian Iaculli�Sue Itzenplitz�Sue Jackson�Jacquie Jansen�Nader Judeh�Maggie Kaiden�Jack Kaminska�Karen Kanar�Claire Kaufman�Debbie Keller�Karen Kelly�Jenni Kench�Patricia Harris Koenig�Meghan Kremble�Amy Krempecki�John Krempecki�Daniel Langevin�Wilfred H. Langevin, III�Jamie Lee�Terry Leone�Ruth Leopold�Phil Livecchi�Matthew Loveless�Kathleen Lynch�Mary MacCart�Rebecca MacCart�Bob Maddamma, Jr.�Jackie Carzo Maj�Anthony Marcoccia�Matthew Martin�Rose Matina�Kyran McCarthy�Madelyn McCarthy�Blake McCracken�Christopher McLaughlin�Scott Miller�Colleen Mourer�Ashlae Mull�Kim Murphy�Dan Nescot�Paul O’Brien�Joseph Palmeri�Karla Panic�Yo Parnell�Jill Pasiak�Nancy Pelletier�Steve Perlow�Benjamin Pervis�

Megan Peterson�Lucille Pet Rossi �Diana Pirelli�Peter Pierce�Anne Politer�Skip Prevost�Naomi Reichert�Tom Reedman�Justine Restrick�James Rhodes�Marie Rizzitano�Joel Rivera�Eric Rochester�Aaron Roney�Connor Roth�Timothy Rupright�Andrew Carlile Russell�Ed Schwinger�Robert Scott�Mary Sculley�Kathy Seifert�Linda Shano�Patrick Shaunessy�Jane Shenegulet�Margaret Mary Shine�Angeline Siracuse�Mary Siciliano�Debbie Silverthorne�Gloria Smith�Peggy Smith�Gene & Cecelia Sommers�Ed Starken�Albert Steinmetz�John Stio�Suzanne Strong�Marilyn Suggs�Eric Summers�Rose Ann Szczepanik�Lorna Thompson�Brian Thorpe�Kori Tolbert�John Toth�Mark Tursi�Sarah Williams�Ken Wolf�Michael Zalone�William R. Zink�Special Intention�Sean, Bridget, Suzanne, Joseph,�Ryan, Christopher, Amanda,�Steve, Matt, Melissa, Anthony, �Bob, Brian, Bernie�� PLEASE CALL THE � OFFICE WITH ANY � UPDATES TO THIS LIST.�

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE �IN SERVICE TO COUNTRY AND GOD�

We Pray Especially For: Ensign Noelle DeMarco, Maj. Daniel Gilmore, Specialist Ryan Kelly, Commander Rob Prince USN, Matt Wurz, Maj. �Robert Kurpiel, Lt. Col. Christopher Kurpiel, Jill Nawrocki, Sgt. Travis �Johnson, Staff Sgt. Jordan Torcello, Maj. Jeffrey Bavis, Corporal Ryan �Palanzo, PVII Corey Pedeville, Cpt. Jennifer Long, Sgt. Chad Griffo, Staff Sgt. Kevin Maeder, Sister Susan Marie Norton, PVMI, Sgt. Robert Chantra, E6 Philip J. Tremiti, Seaman David Barker, Col. Martin Schmidt, Sgt. Alex Martens USMC, Sgt. Melissa Martens USMC, Pvt. Cyrus Gorcica Marine, Lance Corporal John Hebert, 1st Lt. Thomas N. Leone Air Force, Lt. J.G. Alex Dudek, USN, 2nd Lt. Timothy Segrue, Army, 2nd Lt. Dennis Segrue, Army�

MASS INTENTIONS

GRIEF is a necessary aspect of continuity in our relationship in the Communion of Saints. It deepens our appreciation of the person who has died...it helps us understand things we had not realized before...and it takes us onto a new and more mature level of personal growth. Offering Masses for the dead�and being present when that intention is offered�is no idle exercise. It is truly an act of Faith in the continuity of a relationship in Christ (Who is the same Yesterday, Today and Forever) between ourselves and our deceased loved ones. It is something eternally more significant than the best coffins or the most elaborate tombstones can provide.

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SCRIPTURE READINGS�Today, January 13�Feast of the Baptism of the Lord��

Isaiah 40:1�5, 9�11�Here comes with power the Lord God, who rules by a strong arm.�Titus 2:11�14, 3:4�7�The grace of God has appeared, training us to live temperately, justly, and devoutly.�Luke 3:15�16, 21�22�The people were filled with expectation, asking whether John might be the Christ.�Questions for Reflection:��� Do you tend to be more hopeful or more fatalistic about the condition of the world around you? How does

your faith prompt you to engage the future?��� Do you consider yourself a moderate person? When has a lack of self�control led you to do or seek things

you regretted later?��� John the Baptist was so compelling that, even when he pointed to Jesus, some folks preferred John. When

have modern preachers become more popular that their message?� Readings for Next Week: Isaiah 62:1�5; 1 Corinthians 12:4�11; John 2: 1�11�

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION �ALL ARE WELCOME�SIGN UP FOR AN HOUR �

COME LET US ADORE HIM... � Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is available 24/7 at the SJR Chapel, 8 Wickford Way, Fairport, NY. (28th year). We INVITE you to come be part of this Grace Filled Quiet Time. Choose an HOUR of your choice or please CONSIDER taking an OPEN HOUR as a regular adorer or substitute adorer, we'll get a sub for times you may need one. Due to constant changes in schedules, the following Holy Hours need coverage. Can you consider any? Also, if anyone can consider any subbing during the NIGHT, please call me. �� �Open Hours:� � �

Sunday: 2�3, 4�5PM / Monday: 1�2, 9�10PM �Tuesday: 11AM�Noon / Wednesday: 5�6 PM�

Thursday: 4�5, 8�9PM / Friday: 9�10 AM, 8�9 PM�

Saturday: 2�3, 7�8, 8�9 PM�

For more information, please call Judy Shanahan 425�1396. �Thank you and God bless. �

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS�POSTER CONTEST WINNERS�

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The Rev. Michael C. Hogan Council Knights of �Columbus wishes to thank all the children who �participated in this year's Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest. Posters were judged on theme, visuals, and overall impact. First and second place posters for each age division have been entered in the district �level competition. This year's winners:��

Age 5 � 7 Division: � 1st Place: Lucy Chacchia�� � � 2nd Place: Victoria Harrison��

Age 8 � 10 Division: �1st Place: Andrew Gardner�� � � 2nd Place: Henry Chacchia��

Age 11 � 14 Division: 1st Place: Graham Kaufman�� � � 2nd Place: Ella Chacchia��

We wish to congratulate our winners and all who �participated, including Kailey Gardner, Owen Dawe, Ellimere Dilapi, Lily Edison, Miles Edison, and �Marshall Harrison.�

Consistent Life Ethic CORNER �Cloning�

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"The act of cloning is a predetermined act which forces the image and likeness of the donor and is actually a form of imposing dominion over another human being which �denies the human dignity of the child and makes him or her a slave to the will of�others.�The child would be seen as an object and�a product of ones fancy rather than as a unique human being, equal in dignity to those who created him or her.�The practice of cloning would usurp the role of creator and would thus be seen as an offense�before God." ��� � � � � � � � � � � Pontifical Academy of Life,��� � � � � � � � � � � Reflections on Cloning (1997), no 3�� � � � � � � � � � � (www.usccb.org website)�

FIRST FRIDAY BOOK CLUB� �

First Friday Book Club meets again on Friday, February 1, 2019 in the Gathering Room of the Parish Ministry Building. We gather at 1:00PM and begin promptly at 1:15PM. Our book for discussion will be “Ordinary Grace” by Wm. Kent Kruger.�

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All are welcome!�

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STEWARDSHIP�Stewardship is also gifts of time and talent�

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Week of January 7, 2019 will be reported in next week’s bulletin��

Have you considered other ways to support St. John of Rochester? �Ways of Giving:�

��Gifts of Stock � Bequests � Charitable Gift Annuities�

� Charitable Remainder Trusts � Retirement Plan Gifts�

� Gifts of Life Insurance �For more information, please contact Pat Bianchi at the Parish Office or contact your attorney and/or financial advisor.�

“Sharing Our Blessings”��

2018�2019 CATHOLIC �MINISTRIES APPEAL�

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$203,102.75�726 Donors�

83.68%�

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Goal: $242,708��

PARISH TITHING� �Family Promise of Wayne County (FPWC) has been chosen to be St. John of �Rochester’s tithing recipient for January, 2019. ��

Family Promise of Wayne County is a non�denominational, non�governmental �organization dedicated to helping children and their families move from �

homelessness to sustainable independence. FPWC is affiliated with National Family Promise, founded in 1986. ��

Through a network of local organizations and congregations, Family Promise of Wayne County provides shelter, meals, and support to homeless children and their families. Their professional staff coordinates with existing social service resources to expand opportunities available to their guest families. ��

Family Promise of Wayne County is a coordinated local effort that is bringing communities and congregations �together to help homeless families regain their housing, their independence, and their dignity��

The Mission of FPWC is to help homeless and low�income families achieve sustainable independence through a non�governmental, non�denominational community�based response. Basic elements of the program include:��Lodging and Meals: About four to six times a year � for one week at a time � Host congregations provide overnight lodging, meals (supper, breakfast, and brown�bag lunch), and hospitality. Hosting rotates among the eight to thirteen Host congregations in FPWC, which provide lodging for three to five families (up to fourteen individuals) from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the next morning.��Volunteers Host Guests: Volunteers are the heart of FPWC; without them, it cannot exist.�Volunteers provide a variety of services: cooking and serving meals, playing with children or helping them with homework, and staying overnight. Beyond providing lodging and meals, volunteers interact with the guests, treating them with respect and responding with compassion.��Social Service Agencies Provide Associated Services: Local social service agencies refer families to FPWC. The agencies may also help guests find housing, jobs, and other services. Since Family Promise is primarily �comprised of volunteers, the social service agencies help assess potential guest families for active substance abuse, domestic violence or psychiatric problems and provide appropriate services.��Professional Case Workers Provide Support at the Day Center: Guests use a local day center, the Manse of the Lions Presbyterian Church, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to shower, care for pre�school children, and seek �employment. Many guests are employed during the day and go to work. During the school year, children go to school. The day center provides guests with a mailing address and a home base from which to conduct their housing search. ��

Transportation Support for Guests: Program vehicles transport guests to and from the day center.�Bedding and luggage are also carried to the next Host Congregation.�

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NEXT BAPTISM RETREAT�“Are You Expecting?” �

Couples, please attend before birth. Our next Retreat will be Friday, January 18, from 7�9 pm in the Gathering Room. If this is your first child or you are new to SJR, then register online at www.stjohnfairport.org. Click on Baptism...then �Infant. Pastoral Associate Barbara will contact you. (And don’t forget to also register online as a SJR parishioner!) ��

*Parents: You will promise to raise your children as Catholics and have them receive all their Sacraments. But, was your own wedding the Sacrament of Matrimony? If not, call Barbara to arrange for a sacred exchange of Matrimonial Vows with God and each other in a simple ceremony called a “Convalidation”. This Sacrament can occur after a Mass...or any time you choose. �

RITE OF CHRISTIAN �INITIATION OF ADULTS�

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As we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, let us recall our own Baptism. We have all received the call to go and baptize all nations. Pray for those who

are considering if they too are ready to renounce Satan and all his works and empty promises. � For information about the RCIA (Rite of Christian

Initiation of Adults) sessions (after 10:30 Mass in the LeVeque Room), call Amy Voll at 248�5593 x 13 or talk to her after Mass. �

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YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES �� Any question please contact Pam Sikora at pam.sikora@dor.org

Upcoming Events

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COME JOIN US FOR STORY TIME!�

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St. Joseph School will again host a story time for 2 and 3 year olds with their moms, dads or caregivers. It will be held:�

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Fridays, January 18th through April 5th � �St. Joseph’s School Library�

Choose from 2 sessions � 9:30 to 10:30am �Or �

10:30 to 11:30am ��

We will have stories, finger plays, songs and a craft!�� ������To register, please visit our St. Joseph School Web-site at http://sjspenfield.com/pre�school�story�time or call St. Joseph School at 586�6968.�Space is limited and registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. There will be a $10.00 registration fee. If you have any questions, please call Mary Beth LaDuca at 586�6968. Come for some reading fun!�

Looking to grow in your faith both spiritually and intellectually? Whether for personal enrichment or work towards a degree, our graduate courses this Spring promise to be transformative. Courses can be taken for credit or can be audited. Zoom Videocon-ferencing is available for all courses in Rochester.��

For course descriptions, dates, times, and fees or to register go to www.stbernards.edu.��

St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry�120 French Road, Rochester, NY 14618�

585�271�3657�

SAVE THE DATE! ��

The Rochester Catholic Women’s Conference will be held at the Aquinas Institute on Saturday, March 9, 2019. � This year’s theme, "Full of Grace" will invite us to reflect on Mary's role in the Church, in History, and in our personal lives. � Our speakers are Karlo Broussard and Sister Anne Catherine Burleigh, OP. Registration is now open. Please visit the website at Rochestercwc.org for conference details, or contact Kathleen �McMahon at kmcmahon@rochester.rr.com or �703�6025 for more information.�

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"Receive Light for the Journey" ��

Star Retreat, Saturday, January 19�Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse. �

$25.00 donation includes lunch. �Please call Sister Kathleen Clary, 641�8192, �

for further details.��

REV. DR. MARVIN MCMICKLE AT CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION�

The Perinton Pastoral Association is pleased to �welcome Rev. Dr. Marvin McMickle, President of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, to Church of the Assumption, 20 East Avenue, Fairport,�on THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019 at 7 p.m.� � Rev. McMickle, in commemoration of Rev. Dr. �Martin Luther King, Jr., will share his wisdom in light of the troublesome and joyful issues of our day.� Family, friends, neighbors, far and wide, are �invited to attend this timely discussion.�

ST. LOUIS SCHOOL�OPEN HOUSE�

January 24th, 2019 � 9:30am � 2:00pm�

St. Louis School will be offering an Early �Kindergarten program Fall 2019�