St. Joseph’s Church 5600 West Genesee Street

Camillus, NY 13031 315-488-8490

Joseph Joseph Ancillotti Alyssa Rose Battaglia Daniel Patrick Becker, Jr. Michael Matthew Bergan Maria Cecilia Bove Samantha Colette Bubb Joseph Thomas Carino Kyle Gregory Collins Leah Theresa Corcoran Colin Patrick Cox Olivia Michael Cox Olivia Rita Crockett Allison Bernadette Dejoy Joseph Peter Delany Grace Elizabeth Detor Anthony Edward Felix Nicole Isabel Figueiredo Madison Peregrine Gilbert Daniel Peter Good Sarah Rose Hardin Benjamin Nicholas Hayduke Jack Michael Iles Brandon Sebastian Kensey Lillian Martha Kirk

Rachel Elizabeth Kittell Madeline Sophia LeFevre Amelia Valentine Lopez Nicholas Sebastian Louise Sofia Valentina Magnante Justin Sebastian Malinowski Sam Vitus Mancabelli John John Paul Matthews Abigail Cecilia McGrath Joseph Patrick McManus Mary Margaret Elizabeth Mulcahey Daniel Thomas Mulcahey Maeve Clare Normoyle Joshua Gabriel North Mackenzie Sarah Patrick Dylan Adrian Pettinelli Anthony Anthony Pitzeruse Lauren Martha Puchta Joshua Luigi Rimualdo Alex Sebastian Rosa Halen Marie Saroney Brandon Sebastian Scott Connor Ferdinand Scott Abigail Cecilia Searle

Rachael Teresa Shackleton Brenden Gregory Smith Evan Peter Stoy Ethan Joseph Tait Joseph Bede Thome Alexander Dominic Toumbacaris Ella Elizabeth Watts **Parish of Holy Family Laura Cecilia Alvaro Emma Catherine Raus **Confirmed at Holy Family Catherine Mary Cunningham Baylee Theresa Reynolds

* Confirmation Saint Names

appear in italics

May 19, 2019

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THIS WEEK AT ST. JOSEPH’S Sunday, May 19

10:30am - Altar & Rosary Recognition Mass 3:00pm - Confirmation

Monday, May 20 9:00am - 3:00pm - Preschool

9:15am - Exercise & Wellness Class 12:00pm - AA

6:00pm - Men’s Ignite Group Tuesday, May 21

7:00am - Finance Meeting 9:00am - 3:00pm - Preschool

12:00pm - AA 12:30pm - Art Workshop 6:30pm - Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, May 22

9:00am - 3:00pm - Preschool 12:00pm - Golden Agers

12:00pm - AA Thursday, May 23

9:00am - 3:00pm - Preschool 12:00pm - AA Friday, May 24

9:00am - 3:00pm - Preschool 9:30am - Mom’s & Tot’s

12:00pm - AA Saturday, May 25

7:00am - St. Joseph’s/Holy Family Men’s Group at Holy Family Church (crying room)

7:00pm - AA Sunday, May 26

10:30am - Memorial Day Mass

LITURGY SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, May 19 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 8:00am - Marjorie Kinsley - Dolores Maroney 10:30am - Altar & Rosary Members/All Parishioners 3:00pm - Confirmation MONDAY, May 20 EASTER WEEKDAY 6:30am - Communion Service 9:00am - Ted Esterguard - Wife & Children TUESDAY, May 21 EASTER WEEKDAY 6:30am - Matthew Jackson - Diane Curran & Family 9:00am - Communion Service 6:45pm - Former Pastor, Rev. John Finnegan WEDNESDAY, May 22 EASTER WEEKDAY 6:30am - Communion Service 9:00am - Jeanne & Joseph Lamanna - Elva Stebbins Constance “Connie” Castellini - Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Femano & Lisa Marie THURSDAY, May 23 EASTER WEEKDAY 6:30am - David Meluni - Maria & Vince Ponza 9:00am - Communion Service FRIDAY, May 24 EASTER WEEKDAY 6:30am - Communion Service 9:00am - Communion Service SATURDAY, May 25 EASTER WEEKDAY 4:30pm - Mary Kalenak - Mother Mary Cushman - George & RoseMarie Surace SUNDAY, May 26 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 8:00am - Mary Meier - Mother 10:30am - Memorial Day Mass/All Parishioners

The Sanctuary Lamp in the Church, which is next to the

Tabernacle, is lit in memory of Marie Esposito

Requested by Family From May 18– May 24

Prayer for Vocations God our Father, You made each of us to use our gifts

in the Body of Christ. We pray that You inspire young people who you call to priesthood and consecrated life to courageously follow Your will.

Send workers into Your great harvest so that the Gospel is preached, the poor are served with love,

the suffering are comforted, and Your people are strengthened by the sacraments.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

A Family Perspective In today’s gospel Jesus tells us: “Love one another.” Love holds a family together. It is not what a family does which makes it outstanding, rather it is what it has, love for one another. Bud Ozar

This weekend is HOPE Appeal Commitment Weekend! Together, when we pledge our gift to the Annual HOPE Appeal, we are giving thanks to Christ for the innumerable gifts we’ve been given and help-ing our friends and neighbors who benefit each year from the diocesan good works funded through our annual appeal. We are asking all parishioners to contribute to this year’s HOPE Appeal. If we all give, we will easily meet St. Joseph’s 2019 HOPE Appeal assessnent of $76,040.77. Your gift, no matter the size, whether it is a pledge or a one-time gift, is important. Thank you to everyone returning their HOPE Appeal pledge card this weekend! If you are still prayerfully considering your HOPE Appeal pledge, you may bring your completed pledge card to Mass next weekend or drop at the parish office. You may also pledge your gift to our parish’s campaign online, using your debit or credit card, at www.syracusediocese.org/foundation/hopeappeal/

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A few weeks back I mentioned in this space that the Finance Committee is looking at how we go forward with less people participating in the parish—at Mass—volunteering, ~~and yes, supporting the parish financially.

The other night I was with a few priests from the area—Two of our four parishes have seen a decline in income—all four of us have seen a continued decline in attendance. One of the guys made the point that we cannot expect less people (the ones still connected to the parish) to give more to make up the difference that we used to receive from those who no longer claim the parish as theirs. I found myself thinking about that (during the 3am quiet time when I am awake). He is absolutely right, of course. Over the past couple of years I have commented on our financial situation and encouraged people to consider if they could increase their parish support. A few have responded to that, but realistically we can’t keep coming and asking for more when people have so many family and personal expenses. When I was a child and a teen, in asking my dad for something, and being told “No” I would whine: “Why not?!” My dad’s answer was “there are 3 reasons, 1 we can’t afford it,…and the other 2 don’t matter.” That message has guided me through my life, and I believe, in my efforts of stewardship of this parish. However, I don’t want to cut the things that benefit many. I am thinking of forming a Revenue Enhancement Committee, and am welcoming suggestions for some fundraising activities (which I also hope can be fun-raising). So stay tuned, and send an ideas my way. As always, thanks for reading this, and thank you for supporting your parish in the different ways you do.

Peter

CONFIRMATION PRAYER

Spirit of God, grant me: The gift of wisdom

To see the world through your eyes, The gift of counsel

To make difficult decisions, The gifts of knowledge and understanding

To use my mind to know you and to love you, The gift of fortitude

To have the courage to live in the faith Despite the difficulties and disappointments,

The gift of piety To be able to express my special love

And commitment to you, And the right kind of awesome fear

That makes me pause to wonder and revere God’s Love.

Amen

Confirmation Prayer Breathe in me O Holy Spirit that my thoughts

may all be holy; Act in me O Holy Spirit that my works, too,

may be holy; Draw my heart O Holy Spirit that I love

but what is holy; Strengthen me O Holy Spirit to defend all

that is holy; Guard me then O Holy Spirit that I always

may be holy. -- St. Augustine

Where love begins It’s easy to love at a distance, but not so easy to love at close quarters. It’s easier to give a few dollars to relieve famine in Africa than to relieve the loneliness of someone living next door. It’s easy to love people who are far away, but not always easy to love those who are close at hand. Yet, these are the people Christ asks us to love. We must begin by loving the people near us. That is where our love must start. But, of course, it doesn’t have to end there. And it shouldn’t.

Flor McCarthy, SDB

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Honoring Our Altar and Rosary Society Thank you to the women of our Altar & Rosary for their dedication and service to our parish. Altar & Rosary service to our parish includes:

~ Caring for the Altar ~ Hosting an ecumenical dinner for all women of the churches in our area ~ Performing other good works as requested by the Pastor The primary purpose of the society is to praise and honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and to secure her patronage by the recitation of the Rosary for the mutual spiritual benefit of all its members throughout the world, and to promote and aid the parish spiritually by performing any activities for the care and well being of the Church.

New Members Always Welcomed

SACRIFICIAL GIVING (Unfavorable) Prior Year Actual Budget Difference Actual Collection for the weekend of 5/12 $11,064.45 $11,550.00 ($485.55) $10,238.05 Collections Fiscal Year to Date (46 weeks) $521,537.89 $570,000.00 ($48,462.11) $567,492.74 Credit Cards for Month of April $10,920.00 $10,500.00 $420.00 $10,240.00 Credit Cards Fiscal Year to Date (10 Months) $105,820.00 $103,800.00 $2,020.00 $103,075.00 Combined Collections & Credit Cards (YTD) $627,357.89 $673,800.00 ($46,442.11) $670,567.74 Including 5% Tithing for Outreach and Special Needs $ 553.22 Capital Improvement Fund - $ 320.00 Living Our Faith— Samaritan Center $ 226.00 Total Regular Envelopes Used This Week………………… 291 Total Families Using Credit Cards ………………… 115

MAJOR BILLS PAID (5/6-5/10/19) Diocese of Syracuse—Various $7,100.75

Planned Giving For Our Parish: Please consider our parish through: Your Will or Trust Retirement Assets Life Insurance Policies A Life Income Gift which will provide you with payments for life and ultimately will benefit our parish.

Great Happenings this past year… Last year at this time we applied for and received two Evangelization grants from the McDevitt program offered by the Diocese. We were so fortunate to be able to offer programs which we normally could not afford to do. Here are some of the events that we were able to sponsor: Last fall our Liturgy Committee offered an afternoon for families and parishioners to come and make Advent Wreaths. This was a fun event that many parishioners had never done before. Throughout this past year, we were able to offer coffee hours for our parents in between Masses and/or those waiting for their children while they were at their Faith Formation sessions. This past Lent we sponsored a Family Stations Presentation. Our 6th-8th graders made sketches and/or set up scenes of the various Stations of the Cross. We then put them on slides and teamed them with narration and music. Students and their families attended this presentation at which we offered a soup and bread dinner. Close to 300 attended this event and the families really enjoyed it. With the assistance of the Family Life Office we were able to expand the second grant and invite a nation-al Catholic speaker to come to our parish and offer a two-night Mission presentation on Family Evangelization. Again, this was attended by all of our Sacramental families and many parishioners. Chris Padgett and his wife Linda offered some very insightful and real stories that our families could relate. We hope and plan to be able to continue opportunities like this to enlighten, support and encourage our family parish life.

Retiring American Flags Sunday, May 26th, the next Watchfire will take place in the Veterans Memorial Watchfire Park at the NYS Fair. The ceremony and lighting of the pyre will begin at dusk. This also provides the community the opportunity to properly retire unserviceable American Flags. A box will be set up near the Parish Office to collect flags to be brought to the pyre.

Confirmation Registration 2019-2020: It’s time to start thinking about our Confirmation Program and Youth Ministry happenings for the year ahead! For any high school student who would like to start the Confir-mation process who will be in the 9th grade and older next fall: we will be sending out registration forms to you by the end of the month. We also will have copies of the Confirmation registration form at the front desk. We do not offer online registration for Confirmation at this time. Any questions? You can contact Cindy Heath or Jodi Hunt @ 315-488-8490 ext. 11. Or contact us via email at: cindy@stjosephscamillus.org

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YOUTH MINISTRY/CONFIRMATION FAITH FORMATION Tues, May 21: 6pm ~ NCYC Meeting - Upper Room Sun, June 2: Confirmation Retreat at Lourdes Camp (2 sessions with Mass) Sun, June 9: 10:30am~ Youth Mass honoring our graduating seniors (followed by reception) Thurs, June 20: NCYC Princess/Pirate fundraiser at Bellevue CC

Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Youth Camillus Cost $25/person

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! And Yo Ho Ho!

All PRINCESSES from across the land and PIRATES of the sea

invite your special someone for an evening jubilee! (Ages 3 and up)

Thursday, June 20th 6-8pm Bellevue Country Club

Questions? Contact Cindy Heath at cindy@stjosephscamillus.org

Family Name__________________________ (please print) Adults x _____ Pirates x _____ Princesses x _____ Total # of tix =_____x $25 = _____Cash _____ check # ____ (payable to St. Joseph’s Church) Phone number __________ home/cell (circle one) Home address____________________________________ Email address__________________________ Please list any food allergies:___________________

Tickets can be purchased at St. Joseph’s Parish office until all 150 are sold! This portion can be returned to the parish office or put into the collection basket.

Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Interested in completing your sacraments? Are you the parent of a First Communion or Confirmation student who has not received these sacraments? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process for those persons exploring the Catholic faith, desiring to enter the Church, or complete their sacraments. Persons inquiring include non-baptized persons, those baptized in other Christian traditions, or Catholics who have not completed their sacraments. Perhaps you are ready to take the next step on your faith journey and wonder what it takes to be fully initiated into the Catholic church. If you are interested or have questions, please contact: St. Joseph’s Parish Office at 315-488-8490

Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is now open. Classes will start September 15th. Visit the parish website to register. Any questions, please feel free to contact Kristyn or Kathy.

* Registration for Confirmation is not available online.

ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS: Mark your calendars On Sunday, June 9th we will be celebrating all of you with a special Youth Mass in your honor at the 10:30 Mass that weekend. We look forward to seeing all of you as embark on your new journey of adventures ahead. The Mass will be followed by a reception in your honor. Please watch your emails for additional details.

Annual Memorial Day Mass The Annual Memorial Day Mass at St Joseph’s will be held on Sunday, May 26th at the 10:30am Mass. Please join us in remembering those who gave their lives in service of our country. This year we would like to acknowledge the sacrifice made by the families of those who protect the people at home. We invite all current service members, veterans, and their families, as well as the families of deceased veterans to meet outside the Church (main entrance) at 10:15am. We encourage you to dress in uniform or wear your military/veterans cap. Caps will be placed on the altar as we process in. Please place caps of deceased family members on the altar before 10:15am if you choose not to walk in with the others. We are in need of veterans and service members to serve as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Greeters during this Mass. If you can serve, please contact Dc. Tom Grigson at 315-396-0791 or e-mail tgrigson@syrdio.org. Thank you for your service!

Book of Remembrance The Book of Remembrance of those who served in defense and love of their country is located near the statues of Mary and Joseph. Please enter the names of your loved ones. Those names will be especially re-membered during Masses on Memorial Day weekend.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR …

Riley Christine, Anita Wavercak, Heather Pullen, James “Jerry” Curry, George “Bud” Curry, Bethany Sullivan, Robin Piedmonte, John Keefe, John Whiting, Henry Brown, Wynter Bates, Susan Laass, Maryanne Buchanan, Bill Rose, Logan Narolis, Alan S., Michael Clough, Sue Fowls, Angel, John Knox, Robert Knox, Kelly Grace, John Carl McCarthy Sr, Dick Lafferty, Cathy Gilmore, Richard, Mary Rogers, Sally Pennafeather, Theodora, Carm, Diane Brown Tart, Therese K., Melanie Bixby, Meghan Bixby, Ed Delaney, Mary Beth, Kim Delaney, Sheila Stack, Linda Olson, Shawn, Evie Salamone, Linda Paterniti, Jan Porter, Father Richard Bertrand, Diana, Jessica Brooks, Gina, Diane Sauro, Kathleen Demore, Morgan O’Connell, Florence Welsh, Peter Ross, Bill K., Rob Steele, Evie Grace Baumler, Kathleen, Ar-lene Harvey, Daniel Fahey, Veruska Dantuono, Brooke Teachout, Mary Murphy, Jack & Barb Scranton, Marty Cuddy, Baby Navar, Addi Sinclair, Matt S., Jim D., Carly Wilson, Mark Levar, John Socha, Mar-garet LoPiccolo, Lenny Cormier, Ray Johnson, Madeline DeCelle, Gino, Emily, Irene Senus, Anna Cicciarelli, Peter, Bob Pray, Carin McCadam, Mark Ganley, Cynthia Clough, Elyse Clough, Marilyn D., Cathy Soprano, John Carl McCarthy, Rosemary Grace, Kollin Conte, Karen Conte, Helen Metzenger, Doug Baird, Vynce Watson, Gabriel Sansone, Linda C., Phil Corso, Cathy Hubert, Ron Seaman, Stephen Welsh, Adrian Scusa, Stephen Sauro, Matthew Remillard, Mary Kahl, Patrick Bowes, Donna Cleary, Mary Gerber, Michael Sullivan, Emma Hetnar, Carrie Doran, Lisa Crowley, Margaret Dziergas, Chuck O’Connell, Janet Nelepovitz, Ursula Gilmore, Susan Draveck, Anne Klaczko, Mike McCadam, John Fowls, Shaw Miseyko, Michael Ruske, Jim Doolittle, Bill Hartigan, Gen, Kevin Schuck, Natalie Adams, Barbara Paul, Patrick Wiese, Emma Conlon, Mary Felice, Tony Mallore, Roberta Hennessey, Rita Kimak, Pat Mallore, Robert DeBottis, Sharon Sheedy, Lauren Searle, William (Bo) Bochicchio.

WE PRAY THIS WEEK FOR …. Mary Jane Mooney, Eleanor Abel and

Elizabeth “Betty” Betts

ST. JOSEPH’S PRAYER LIST - Please call the Church Office to add anyone to our Prayer List. Names will remain on the Prayer List for one month.

You must call each month to have names remain on.

In order to keep our Military list up to date, we ask that you call the office to remain on the list.

Thank you and God Bless! PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

SERVICE MEN & WOMEN MAJOR Adam Pray—Active/Army LCPL Anthony Joseph Cambareri - Active/Marines SGT John Braun—Active/US Army CPT Derek C. Sipperly—Active/Army MIDN Mary Morocco—US Navy MIDN Lisa Morocco—US Navy MIDN Shawn Picciott—US Navy SB2 Sam Reedy—US Navy LCPL Michael Lawler—Marine GYSGT Ryann Doherty Etienne—Marines SSGT Kimberly Mastrocola—Active/US Air Force CPT Jason Uhlig—US Army SPC Joseph Stannard—Active/US Army

St. Joseph’s Altar Cleaners For the Month of May

5/19 Jean Thomas & Margaret DeLany 5/26 Kathie Whiting & Mary Jo Crockett

Altar Servers Schedule Saturday, 5/25 4:30pm M. Barbuto, L. Kent & R. Kittle Sunday, 5/26 8:00am A. McGough 10:30am E. Neves, M. Vitale & G. Vitale

Lector Schedule Sat., 5/25 4:30pm P. Dolan & B. Shepard Sun., 5/26 8:00am A. Ferranti & S. Mavretish 10:30am R. Herron & J. Domin

Sacristan Schedule Saturday, 5/25 4:30pm S. Lamanna Sunday, 5/26 8:00am C. Seigal 10:30am W. Doran

Food Pantry Request: Canned Chicken, Paper Towels &

Mandarin Oranges We appreciate any donations!

Eucharistic Ministers Saturday, 5/25 - 4:30pm: S. Dolan, J. Graser, D. Hetnar, E. Hetnar, C. Johnson, M. Krantz, N. Light, M. LoBello, MGM. Kelley, G. Shepard Sunday,5/26– 8:00am: B. Coon, C. Coon, S. Cottrell, K. Cudworth, M. Pesci, D. Pesci, P. Pesci, K. Tifft 10:30am: E. Doran, C. Emperor, J. Emperor, J. Heinrich, R. Herron, B. Holzhauer, S. McQueeney, R. Pietraszek, D. Scrimale, J. Sylcox

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

When praying before the Eucharist this week, we are reminded to remember the young people of our parish as they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Let us pray that their faith is deepened and revitalized as the Holy Spirit leads them into a new discipleship. One that will invigorate them for a new and dynamic life in Christ Jesus, our Lord.

All are welcome!

* The Chapel will be closed Sunday, May 19th

Living Our Faith Program: Samaritan Center During the months of May and June we will be recognizing and hearing about all the great works at the Samaritan Center right here in Syracuse. To learn more about the Samaritan Center and all that they do we invite you to visit their website: www.samcenter.org! You will notice the heading~

38 Years of Feeding Those In Need! No One Goes Hungry

At our weekend Masses on Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd, you will have the wonderful opportunity to hear from some of our very own parishioners who volunteer at the Samaritan Center.

St. Joseph’s Church Camillus, New York 06-171 315-488-8490