St. Mary’s Oratory St. Mary’s Office 336-4832 St. Mary’s Fax 337-2744

Office Hours Monday to Friday

9:00am - 12:00pm

St. Peter’s Cemetery 337-8307 St. Mary’s Cemetery 336-3110

Senior Priest Retired: Father Donald H. Karlen Deacon: Deacon Nicholas Rosher Pastoral Sister de Paul Juliano, OSF Associates: Sister Rosaire Anne De Mare, CSJ

September 4, 2016

Visit us online at: www.stmarysstpeters.com

St. Peter’s Church Parish Office 336-5072 St. Peter’s Fax 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 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

On Sunday, September 4th, Mother Theresa of Calcutta will be canonized a Saint of the Church on the 19th anniversary of her death. She is a model for all of us to seek out the poor.

This week we remember in our prayers and donations the people of Lousiana who are suffering because of the floods. Our second collection is for relief efforts for them.

In our prayers we also remember the poor victims in Italy who are suffer ing because of the devastating earthquakes that has destroyed their country.

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LITURGY SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Saturday, September 3, 2016 St. Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church (1Cor 4:1-5: Lk 5:1-11) 7:00 am Mass for Elizabeth Murphy by Ruth Demers and for the Schillner Estate by the Altar Rosary Society 5:00 pm Mass for Mary Carrig by M/M James Chubbuck and for Dr. Tom and Patricia O’Shea by Beatrice and George Ferguson Sunday, September 4, 2016 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 am Mass for Helen Jane Brandt by Yvonne and Donna Martin and for Nicholas DeProspero (Anniv) by Son 10:00 am Mass for John Preski by Carmella Preski 11:30 am Mass for Carl Kanclerz by Bunal Family and for Molly Viros by Judy Destito Monday, September 5, 2016

CELEBRATION OF LABOR DAY 9:00 am Mass will be offered for the Sanctification of Human Labor and for all our Parishioners. Tuesday, September 6, 2016 (1Cor 6:1-11; Lk 6:12-19)

7:00 am Mass for Ann Kenneally by Rose Fenton and for Ursula LaFluer by Rose Mattia and Family 8:00 am Mass for Todd Marcelletta (Birthday) by Deanne & Richard Martin And for Paul Moles by Jean, wife

Wednesday, September 7, 2016 (1Cor7:25-31; Lk 6:20-26) 7:00 am Mass for M/M Walter Stinebrickner and Joseph Esche by their Estate

Thursday, September 8, 2016 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Mi 5:1-4, Rom 8:28-30; Mt 1:1-16)

7:00 am Mass for Marilyn Messmer by Colleen and Tim and for Special Intentions by Ross Tuzzolino and for Marty Simons (20th anniv) by his parents Friday, September 9, 2016 St. Peter Claver, Priest (1Cor 9:16-19, 22-27;Lk 6:39-42) 7:00 am Mass Joseph Schillaci by Anne Farmer and Family Saturday, September 10, 2016 BVM (1 Cor 19:14-22; Lk 6:43-49) 7:00 am Mass for Bob Jennings by Dick and Sandy Jennings 2:00 pm WEDDING MASS for Marissa Keller and Christopher J. Evans 5:00 pm Mass Marilyn Palinski by Family and for Mary Carrig by M/M James Chubbuck and for Peter Mastracco by Kay Balog and Family Sunday, September 11, 2016 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 am Mass Father James Cilver by Donna and Yvonne Martin and for Francis Mantelli (4th anniv) by the Martelli family 10:00 am Mass for Ellen Ziemann by Roxy 11:30 am Mass for George Boulanger by Kathy Berkert Living and Deceased Grandparents by Fr. Hearn Today is National Grandparents Day August 28, 2016

St. Mary’s /St. Peter’s Collection

$14,195.93

Misc. Makeups $390.

Thank you for your generous

support!

FAMILY PERSEPCTIVE Provided by the Hope Appeal Funds Today’s Gospel is clear: commitment to another involves sacrifice. Before we accept a commitment such as marriage or parenting, we must plan carefully

like the king in today’s gospel. These are serious commitments which demand complete self-giving and are no for the faint hearted or selfish.

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.

HEARING AIDS: Assistive hearing devices are

available for loan in the Sacristy before Mass.

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.

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.

Second collection this weekend! For the Louisiana flood victims.

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PARISH EVENTS OF THE WEEK Monday, September 5th NO Legion of Mary Wednesday, September 7th Scripture Sharing to reflect on the Readings for Sunday Liturgy at 10:00 am in the Church Hall. All are Welcome Wednesday, September 7th Prayer Group at 7 pm at St. Mary’s Rectory Thursday, September 8th PARISH COUNCIL MEETING at 7 pm in the Church Hall. Friday, September 9th Bingo at St. Mary’s at 7:00 pm for Team 4 Doors open at 5pm Sunday, September 11th, Parish Family Picnic at Lee Town Park

COLLECTION HELPERS September 4th

Tom and Sonia Myers September 11, 2016

Mary Carmody Rose Egloff

ALTAR AND SANCTUARY

CARE for September Ginny Craiglow

Carol Rood

HOSPITAL VISITATION September 4th

St. John’s Team 3 September 11, 2016 St. Mary’s/St. Peter’s

Team 4

MEMORIAL DONATIONS IN MISSION OF THE CHRIST CHILD

From the Corbett Family From Sheila O. Vandeveer for Pat Stripe

From Donald Capoccia for Virginia A. Capoccia From Thomas Panasci

From Loretta Perry for Joseph Schallaci

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PARISH FAMILY PICNIC AT LEE TOWN PARK

SUNDAY, September 11th from 1 to 5 pm THE ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING

will take place later in the afternoon All are welcome.

A 50/50 raffle also takes place. Free catered lunch: hot dogs,

hamburgs, salad, salt potatoes, drinks Cotton Candy, Sno-Cones

All are welcome to bring cookies or cupcakes to share for dessert.

Rides and Games for the kids.

The Faith Formation Team will be hosting an Open House on Monday, September 12th, from 6:00PM – 7:00PM. Stop in to meet our catechists, look over our curriculum, and enjoy some refreshments. All are welcome! Classes begin the week of September 18th. Registration packets are available at the church entrances, or you can download the necessary forms and schedules from our web-site www.smspfaith.com All families need to complete the Family Registration Form. An Individual Regis-tration Form is necessary only for children who are new to the program this year. Please print the registration form, fill it out, and re-turn it with your payment to the Faith For-mation Office by September 12th, or register at the Open House. Please contact the Faith For-mation Office if you have a child entering first grade, or a new student to register.

Upon your request, we will mail you a reg-istration packet. Simply call or email the Faith Formation Office. Call 336-5066 or 336-5072 or spcdre@twcny.rr.com

Information regarding First Sacraments and First & Second Year Confirmation will be mailed directly to families. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the Faith Formation Office by phone or email. Thank you!

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY Vigil MASS 5:00 pm SUNDAYS 8:00 am, 10 am and 11:30 am Weekdays Monday to Saturday 7:00 am Monday and Tuesday 8:00 am Saturday 7:00 am Holydays 7:00am, 12:10pm and 5:30 pm

WEDDING BELLS will soon be ringing for

Marissa Keller & Christopher Evans Kalyn N. Willie and Shane W. Allers

God bless them and congratulations!`

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Spiritual direction vs. advice What is spiritual direction? How does it differ from counsel-ing and simply asking for religious advice? In spiritual direction, a person is guided in a process of reflection, self-discovery, and recognition of God’s pres-ence in human experience; the primary focus is on this indi-vidual’s relationship with God. Thus, in one sense, it is the Lord himself who is the “director” in all spiritual direction. In counseling, a person is also guided in a process of re-flection and self-discovery; but the primary focus is on human growth and development. Counseling does not presuppose a person’s faith or relationship with God; spiritual direction cannot be complete without it. Both spiritual direction and counseling share the same expectations of openness and honesty in the process; they share the same standards of confidentiality and professional conduct. Moreover, spiritual direction is similar to counseling in its aim toward human growth and development; but it fur-ther aims toward holiness and “toward ever more intimate union with Christ” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2014). That union is twofold: a personal relationship with Christ and one with Christ’s Church. “This union is called ‘mystical’ because it participates in the mystery of Christ through the sacraments” (CCC 2014). “All Christians in any state or walk of life are called to the fullness of Christian life and to the perfection of charity. All are called to holiness: Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (CCC 2013). FR. BYRON MILLER

The first reading encourages us to keep our minds on God, not on worldly con-cerns. In the second reading, Paul sends Onesimus back to his owner Philemon, with the hope that Philemon will take him back not as a slave but as a brother. To-day’s Gospel reminds us that faithful disci-pleship requires taking up our cross each day and following Jesus. Jesus taught throughout his life that to live as his disciples, we must take up our cross each day and follow him. Doing so requires that we love him above all other people and things in our lives. It also re-quires a willingness to let go of anything that may hinder us in growing in our love for the Lord. We are to take up our cross and follow Jesus each day. A HOPE Appeal update as of today we have pledged $63,972.00 we still need $16, 034.00 to reach our parish goal. If you have yet to give a gift, please consider making a pledge for this year’s goal. Your gift helps so many throughout our diocesan church. A little smile from a kind parishioner = A grandmother takes her grandson to the beach. As he plays on the shore, a giant wave come in and violently takes the boy out to sea. The grandmother screams “Please God, save my little grandson!” Al-most immediately, another wave comes and deposits the boy unhurt on the shore. The grandmother says, “He had a hat!” Surely a note of our usual gratitude for God’s many blessings each day. We have many of our parishioners in nursing homes and the hospital, please pray for them each day along with their families. Let us also remember priestly vocations.

Dear Padre,

View the HOPE APPEAL 2016 Video at

www.stmarysstpeters.com

NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY ANNUAL BANQUET

Our 44th Annual Banquet will be held Thursday, September 29th at the Franklin Hotel. Guest speaker

will be Deacon Michael Gudaitis. Cash Bar at 5 pm. Buffet at 6 pm Menu: baked chicken, sausage and peppers, baked ziti, eggplant parm, roasted potatoes, tossed salad, cannoli cake, coffee and tea. Cost: $17.00 All are welcome to attend. For more information or to register. Call Margaret at 336-3711. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

TO ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH Join us

Saturday, October 1st for a day of Retreat Facilitated by Sister Maureen Denn, CSJ

The retreat entitled: “MY SPIRIT REJOICES” will be held in the Monsignor Culkin Hall.

$15 registration fee. Snacks and lunch are included

and provided by the Altar Rosary Society.

Retreat begins with Registration at 9:30 AM limited seating. So please register early.

To register contact Toni at 337-5185 or by using a prepared registration form which will

appear in the Bulletin on September 17th-18th

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ANNUAL FRANCIS J. BELLAMY COMMUNITY AWARDS BREAKFAST

Monsignor Francis Culkin will be honored posthumously on September 9, 2016 with a

2016 Bellamy Community Award at the Francis J. Bellamy Community Awards Breakfast at

the Beeches Restaurant. Other honorees are Rev. Paul Angelicchio and

Fred Normand. Tickets are $30 per person and are available at:

St. Peters rectory office or at the Rome Chamber of Commerce, Jervis Library

and Teddy’s Restaurant or by mail at Bellamy Awards, PO Box 194, Washington Mills,

NY 13479. Make checks to Bellamy Awards.

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DISCOVERING CHRIST What gives ultimate meaning and purpose

to life? Why does Jesus matter? How can I begin a better life?

Wednesday evenings from Oct. 5th to Nov.16th from 6:00 to 8:15 pm

Also a day of Retreat on Saturday Nov.5th at St. Paul’s Church Parish Center

No Cost for dinner each week and program. Seating is limited. So please register soon with Sherri at St. Paul’s 336-3082. Call Nick at 339-5037 for more information.

Pope Francis Speaks to our hearts!! BE MERCIFUL

GIVE FOOD, DRINK, AND CLOTHING Mercy moves us to keep an eye on those who circle around our households and families—friends, relatives and neighbors. We can extend our love to these others by welcoming them into our homes and offering them hospitality. Such hospitality has always been the mark of a Christian. By lending our ear, offering a bite to eat, or simply opening the door, we may change a life. Also consider those who have so much less than we do. We’ve all seen the homeless, the mentally ill who live in public places, and families struggling for a meal. This work of mercy calls us to think of them daily and make choices that are based on the welfare of these poor ones, and not only on our own welfare.

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Father Guy Baccaro Raymond Barbar, Jr. Doris & Quintus Barry Joseph Beasock III Stella Beer Karen Bieksza Marilyn Blocher James Brooks Carol Cadrette Anne Caffrey Marilyn Campbell Kay Cerato Kim Casler Mary Jane Colangelo Barbara Colquhoun Nick Coorod John Cordsen Diana Cote Jacelyn Katchum Karen Deane Tom Delpico John Damon Kaye DeSimone Ed Doyle Al Eisinger Robyn Engle Judith Ann Kesner Joan Fiaschetti Sarah Finley David J. Fiore Diana Fowler Dehay Frazier Julianna Fusco Michael Gans

Bill Houser Ron Henderson Mary V. Johnson David Johnston Katie Johnston Lena Johnston Paula Johnston Jenny Kenny Mary Ann Kimmel Robert Kimmel Paul LaSalle Teresa La Salle Father Vincent Long Lori Losowski Tom & Anne Lubecki David, Liz, and Mitzi Marcelletta Geoff Marchione Russell Marchione Joseph Mastrangelo Joan McKenna Brian McQueen Larry Meus Angie Messineo Eugenia Miller Kathy Miller Jill Montalbano Tom Moonan Ann Moster Phil Murphy Irma O’Connell Tari-Lyn Orton Debbie Pacicca Fred Pacicca, Jr.

Let us remember our family, friends and parishioners in our daily prayers

Barbara Pazdur Rachel Pawlikowski John Preski Rosella Przelomiec Clair Papadametrious Katie Ponath Debbie Puffer James Rank Judy Jones Riley Josephine Ritchie Jeni Rizio Catherine Roman Robert Roman Margaret Roser John Rutledge Margaret Rutledge Brian Schilling Emmalynn Sharrow Joe Simons Alexander Simpson Freja Emily Simpson Russell Smith Patrick Stirpe Blanche Swetman Carol Tardugno Connie Tardugno Michael Testa Anne Toepp Betty Tudman Vito Waterman John Wright Bill Williams David Williams Riley Zabe

CHRIST THE KING RETREAT CENTER For all events call: 446-2680

SEPARATED AND DIVORCED WEEK-

END SEPT. 16TH STARTS 5 PM TO 18TH.

12:00 NOON.

PATHWAYS TO PRAYER September 19th 9:30 to 10:30 am SENIOR PICNIC September 21st 11:30 to 2 pm RECOVERY RETREAT Friday, September 30th, to Sunday, October 2nd. Prayer Group “Pathways to Prayer”

Monday, Oct. 3rd to Tuesday Oct. 4th 9:30 am to 10:30 am

CONTEMPLATING THE MYSTERY OF MERCY Oct 7th and Nov.4th

10:00 am to 3 pm Father Karlen, Spiritual Guide, Mass Conference

Quiet time, holy hour , penance, sacrament of the sick.

Lunch.$25.00 reservation: 446-2680

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 Theresians Rose Mattia Parish Fellowship Ann Lubecki Scripture Study Betty Pettinelli Prayer Group Barbara Thomas

Volunteers are needed as: Altar Servers * Collection helpers

Ushers * Choir * Greeters Please call the rectory for

more information.

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 Simons, Secretary, Trustee, St. Peter’s Ralph Mirabelli.,Trustee, St. Mary’s Dale Rashford, Trustee, St. Mary’s Paul Worlock, Trustee, St. Peter’s 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 Joseph Stanton

PARISH STAFF Director of Faith Formation Laura Mack (336-5066) Organist Jack Kempf Office Administration Sharon Hansen Administrative Assistants St. Mary’s Bill Somers St. Peter’s Sister Rosaire Anne Maintenance Directors St. Peter’s Mark La Gasse St. Mary’s William Link Cemetery Superintendent St. Peter’s Joseph Megerell

BIBLICAL WALK THROUGH THE MASS PROGRAM Beginning September 14th from 7 to 9 pm for 5 weeks

Do you understand the meaning of the parts of the Mass? In this study, you will come to know and understand the Mass as never before. Please call the

Rectory to register. Workbooks are provided. Cost $20.

Call for more info and to register call 735-6210

THE THIRD OPTION Building Healthy Marriages.

Announces the release of DVD Series A skilled based program that helps peo-ple both build strong and healthy mar-riages. It is designed to create aware-

ness and a desire for self change in both spouses. Sessions are every other

Sunday 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Call to register for the present session.

“WOMEN AT THE WELL” 6:30 TO 8 PM ON THE LAST

TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH All Christian women of any age are invited to come to enrich their awareness of God in their life . Sister Mary Ellen Schopher, CSJ

is the Facilitator. Call to register. Drop-in’s are welcome.

GRIEF SURVIVORS Meets every Tuesday 6 to 7:30 pm

This is a faith-based support group for those suffering the loss of a loved one. Meets weekly to help face these chal-

lenges and move from mourning to joy. Drop-in’s are welcome.

SMART STEPFAMILY-Program offers solutions for everyday stepfamily

living tips. Oct.5th to Nov 30th. Cost $20.

Call 735-6210

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they

protect us. Bless them and their

families for the selfless act they perform for us in

our time of need, and give them peace.

We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and

Savior. Amen.

LET US PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS

PLEASE LET US KNOW THE

NAMES OF THE MEN AND

WOMEN WHO ARE IN THE

SERVICE

We will keep them in our prayers

Please call the rectory for additions, deletions and corrections.