Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
September 8, 2019 St. Rita Church
1008 Maple Drive Webster, New York
Phone (585) 671-1100 Fax (585) 671-5446
Website: www.saintritawebster.org Email: [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 4:30pm Friday 9:00am - Noon
For our recorded Mass Schedule Line at the parish office at 671-1100 ext. 25
Register for Faith Formation and Sacramental Preparation!
Online enrollment is available for all programs at
www.saitritawebster.org
FAITH FORMATION
Families are welcome to enroll their children in our Faith Formation program. Registration is now open for children in grades K-7. Children who do not attend a Catholic school are highly encouraged to enroll in this program to help you provide them with a strong foundation in the faith.
You can download a form from our website - under the Faith Formation tab, or pick up a registration packet from the greeting area in Church or at the Parish Office.
If returning families did not receive an email registration, please contact Anne Thomas at [email protected] to make sure we have your current email address.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Children in Grade 2 (or above) may be eligible to prepare to celebrate their First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Per diocesan policy, all children must participate in either Faith Formation or Catholic school the year BEFORE and the year OF their First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
This is a separate program from Faith Formation, so you need to register for both programs. You can download a form from our website - under the Sacraments tab, or pick up a registration packet from the greeting area in Church or at the Parish Office.
CONFIRMATION
Children in Grade 8 (or above) may begin our two-year Confirmation program. Confirmation candidates should NOT register for Faith Formation. You can download a Confirmation form from our website - under the Sacraments tab, or pick up a registration from the greeting area in Church or at the Parish Office
If you have any questions, please contact Anne Thomas at [email protected] or call 671-2079.
We are here to help your children grow in faith in Christ!
ST. RITA SCHOOL
Where Faith and Knowledge Meet!
Here’s What’s Happening:
Page 2 St. Rita Church, Webster, NY September 8, 2019
+ This week the halls were filled with the voices of students, parents, faculty, and staff. On Wednesday,
students were able to drop off their school supplies, meet their new teachers, and re-connect with friends. Thursday was the first full day of school for our Kindergarten through Fifth Grade God Drops. It was wonderful to have the school come alive and in full swing again.
+ Wednesday, following supply drop off, Kindergarten students and their families were welcomed with a picnic at the playground area. This was a wonderful way for students and parents to make connections.
+ Pre-Kindergarten students in the three and four year old classrooms will not be starting until this week; however, on Thursday and Friday they were able to come to St. Rita’s and meet their teachers and fellow students. Our PreK classes are going very strong with over 40 students in PreK 4 and more than 15 in PreK 3! We have two amazing teachers leading the groups. Mrs. Parravano is returning for a second year to teach PreK4 five day program students and Mrs. McGrath, with over 20 years experience working in PreK, will be teaching PreK3 and our PreK4 three day program students.
+ Please join our entire student body and faculty on Friday, September 13th at 9:15 AM for our Opening School Liturgy which will be led by Mrs. Sutley’s Fifth Grade class. We look forward to celebrating the gift of a Catholic Education with you.
MASS INTENTIONS
Among the intentions for those who gather for the
Eucharist this week will be:
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 8:15AM AMBROSE RYAN - Wife & Family TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 8:15AM THE BECK FAMILY - Bonnie Heddon WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 NO MORNING MASS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 8:15AM JOSEPH CIANCIOTTO & PAUL HOSENFELD - Martine & Mary
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 NO 8:15AM MASS
9:15AM SCHOOL LITURGY - BLESSINGS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL YEAR - All are Welcome!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 5:00PM NICK TANTALO - Wife Catherine SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 7:30AM ANTHONY FRETTO & ANTHONY ALVITA - The Alvito Family 9:00AM THE DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE CLARK & NICASTRO FAMILIES 10:30AM LUCIANO & SALVATRICE BOLOGNA - Family
Our Tabernacle Light will burn from September 9 - 15
For the Intentions of Patrick Cummings
COMPANIONS IN GRIEF GROUP
Thursday, September 19
At 7:00pm in Room 1
All who have experienced the loss of a loved one through death are invited to attend. All are welcome!
Wedding Banns
I Sarah Gosnell & David Wurzer
Thank You! HOPE Ministry is very grateful for all the donations of new school supplies. Our Back to School event was wonderful, seeing the excitement and delight of the children when they saw what we had to give. Their parents were so very grateful for the help they received with school supplies. Your generosity helped over 100 children!
We welcome the newest member of our parish family who was baptized this weekend:
Michael Bruno Perri
ORDER NOW!
STICKY LIPS BBQ DINNER!
FOR SATURDAY, September 28
4:00 - 7:00pm
Go Online to our website at www.saintritawebster.org and place your order ~ or download a form and return the bottom part with your name, # of dinners, email, and payment. Cash or checks are payable to St. Rita School Blue & Gold. Place detached portion and full payment in an envelope marked, BBQ Pre-Sale Tickets and send payment to the parish office or place your order in the weekend collection. That day just pull in the school loop and pick up a delicious BBQ Dinner! Thank you for supporting SRS!
8 Sun 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 9:13-18b Ps 90:3-6,12-14,17 Phlm 9-10,12-17 Lk 14:25-33 9 Mon St. Peter Claver Col 1:24-2:3 Ps 62:6-7,9 Lk 6:6-11 10 Tue Col 2:6-15 Ps 145:1-2,8-11 Lk 6:12-19 11 Wed Col 3:1-11 Ps 145:2-3,10-13 Lk 6:20-26 12 Thu The Most Holy Name of Mary Col 3:12-17 Ps 150:1-6 Lk 6:27-39 13 Fri St. John Chrysostom 1 Tm 1:1-2,12-14 Ps 16:1-2,5,7-8,11 Lk 6:39-42 14 Sat The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Nm 21:4b-9 Ps 78:1-2,34-38 Phil 2:6-11 Jn 3:13-17
15 Sun 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 32:7-11, 13-14 Ps 51:3-4,12-13,17,19 1 Tm 1:12-17 Lk 15:1-32
PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8 SUNDAY 9/8 8:30-11:00am Breakfast in the Parish Center Gym 11:45-12:45 Confirmation Yr. 1 & 2 Info. Session - Gym MONDAY 9/9 6:15-7:00pm Confirmation Year 1 Info. Session - Gym 7:00-8:30pm Parish Pastoral Council - Rm 1 7:15-8:00pm Confirmation Year 2 Info. Session - Gym TUESDAY 9/10 6:30-8:00pm Finance Council - Parish Office THURSDAY 9/12 7:00pm School Curriculum Night - Church SATURDAY 9/14 8:15-8:45am Pray the Rosary - Church 3:30-4:30pm Reconciliation Available in Church After 5:00pm Mass Blood Pressure Screenings - Rm 1 SUNDAY 9/15 After All Masses Blood Pressure Screenings - Rm 1 8:30-11:00am Breakfast in the Parish Center Gym 11:30am PARISH PICNIC - Gym / Field
Page 3 St. Rita Church, Webster, NY September 8, 2019
PARISH SUPPORT
For Last Weekend ~ August 31 & September 1
Total Budget Variance $ 13,379 $15,462 - $ 2,083
Year to Date Year to Date Budget Variance $ 133,460 $ 139,015 - $ 5,555
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
We all grow spiritually when we share.
Next Weekend September 14 & 15 we will have a Second Collection for the
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Fifty years ago U.S. Bishops established the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) to fund efforts by low income people to address the root cause of their poverty and oppression. CCHD has supported thousands of projects that empower people to improve their working and housing conditions, get better paying jobs, and stand up for their human dignity. Thank you for your generosity.
Bible Readings for the Week
CARE PACKAGES FOR OUR
COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS!
Many of our college students are heading back to school or just starting out. Your parish community will miss you and are praying for your success! Please let us know your college address by calling the parish office at 671-1100 or by e-mail to [email protected]. We will send a "care package" from the parish. Let us know even if you are living home and commuting! The date will be a surprise but your care package will find its way from us to you with warm greetings and wishes for you on a successful year!
HOPE MINISTRY GARAGE SALE Murphy Hall at Holy Trinity Church
1460 Ridge Rd., Webster
Wednesday, September 11 Evening Preview Sale $5. admission 6-8 pm Thursday, September 12 sale 10 am - 4 pm Friday, September 13 sale 10 am - 4 pm Saturday, September 14 sale 10 am – noon (1/2 price!)
Questions? Call Hope House at 265-6694
BREAKFAST CLUB
Starts AGAIN Next Weekend!
This is our 47th year!
This isn’t a “club” you need to join – All are welcome each Sunday morning from 8:30-11:00am in the Parish Center for a warm, delicious meal served with a smile!
We offer a “Special” each Sunday but we always have our traditional menu as well with items such as eggs (any way you like ‘em), bacon, sausage, pancakes, etc. So sit back and let our Breakfast Club volunteers serve you on Sunday mornings from September through May!
NEXT SUNDAY (September 15) Team 2’s Special is: FRENCH TOAST served with your choice of bacon or sausage and a bottomless cup of coffee. Our ministry runs on donations only which are greatly appreciated!
BE A BREAKFAST VOLUNTEER
This is a great ministry for singles, families, teens needing community service, or just to meet new people! Volunteers work one Sunday morning each month from September to May. If you are interested in helping out in any way (cooking, serving, or clean-up) please call the Parish Office at 671-1100 and let us know!
Do you know someone not baptized or baptized in a non-Catholic Christian tradition, who would like to know what it means to become Catholic?
Do you know someone already Catholic but who has not yet received Communion and/or Confirmation?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a place to ask questions and seek understanding. Please contact Julie Cohn at the Parish Office (671-1100 x 13) for more information about how we can help.
Page 4 St. Rita Church, Webster, NY September 8, 2019
Register now for “DISCOVERING CHRIST”
We invite you to experience “Discovering Christ” starting on Sunday September 22nd at St. Rita Church. Consider inviting a friend or loved one to share the experience with you. Please register online at www.stritawebster.org/discover or by calling Julie Cohn at the Parish Office (585) 671-1100 x 13.
“Discovering Christ” is an eight-week experience where anyone and everyone, from the baptized in the pews to the un-churched, is invited to hear the Good News and personally encounter Jesus Christ. Discovering Christ helps people enter into or renew a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, experience the love of God the Father, and be empowered by the Holy Spirit to live as God's children. “Discovering Christ” consists of seven weekly Sunday sessions and one Saturday retreat day. The weekly sessions begin at 5:30pm and include four components:
Meal - A time to share hospitality, foster relationships, and grow in friendship with one another.
Prayer - Consists of singing together a few songs that offer time to the Lord and help everyone become comfortable praying together.
Video Teaching - The videos proclaim, with beauty and simplicity, the core Gospel message and invite participants to make a personal response to Jesus Christ.
Small Group Discussion - A place for people to freely share what they think and feel about the topic discussed in the teaching.
SESSION TOPICS:
1. What Is the Meaning of Life? 2. Why Does Jesus Matter? 3. What Does Jesus Want Us To Know? 4. Why Do We Need a Savior? 5. Why Is the Resurrection Important? 6. Retreat: Who Is the Holy Spirit? 7. New Life in the Spirit The Holy Spirit and you. 8. Our Need for the Church
St. Rita’s Annual MEN’S Retreat
Friday evening, October 25 to Sunday, October 27 at Noon
At the Notre Dame Retreat House
Overlooking Canandaigua Lake
The Theme is: “Our Spiritual Journey” Please join us for this refreshing and peaceful time away for Men and Teens. This weekend with the Lord is sure to be special! Pricing for Weekend Retreats Directed by Notre Dame Staff (including all meals) is as follows:
$150.00 for a single room $120.00 for a shared double room $200.00 for a private double room
These are SUGGESTED donations. As always, our policy is that the fee should never deter anyone from coming on retreat. For more information online regarding the retreat house, go to: www.notredameretreat.org If you have any questions or to register, please call our parish contact James Lajoie at (585)-236-5716 or Nancy at Notre Dame (585)-394-5700.
St. Rita Men’s Faith Group
Our next gathering is Monday, September 16
6:30-8:00pm in Room 1 All are Welcome! We support one another in our faith journey and meet to discuss topics that explore our faith and the challenges we face day to day and deepen our relationship with Jesus.
Come to as few or as many meetings as you desire. No commitment is required. If you have any questions at all, please feel free reach out to John Matina at [email protected]
Page 5 St. Rita Church, Webster, NY September 8, 2019
SAVE THE DATE!
35th Annual St. Rita School
CRAFT SALE
Saturday, October 12 from 9:00am – 3:00pm
VENDORS: We have 17 gym spots and 5 classroom spots left for our Annual Craft Sale. If you know someone who would be interested in purchasing a booth, please have them see the information on our St. Rita School website:
http://stritawebster.org/craft-sale-quicklinks.html
There will be a wide variety of crafters as well as delicious food and raffles throughout the day. As always, FREE admission and FREE parking!
Rochester Catholic Men's Conference
Saturday, October 19 from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
The Theme is: Rebuilding the Family at Home ~ in the Church ~ through Sports
at St. Jude the Apostle Parish (4100 Lyell Rd, Rochester)
Join us at 8:30am for Mass with Bishop Matano. Hear presentations from nationally known speakers including: Tom Nash, Fr. Joseph Freedy and Dr. Ray Guarendi. The day includes morning snacks and lunch. Cost is $55 Students are $15.
For complete details and to REGISTER go to: www.exultrochester.org
Did You Know?
We have low gluten hosts available at all Masses.
Please come up to the center position at Communion and request a low gluten host.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: We share in the joy in welcoming your newest family
member into God’s family. We offer a Baptism Preparation Program for parents
who would like their children baptized. Please call Julie Cohn at the Parish Office.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in
advance. A pastoral meeting and pre-marriage preparation is required. Please call Karen Geer at the Parish Office.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: The Eucharist and Sacramental Anointing are available to
the homebound and those in need. Please make arrangements by calling Julie Cohn at the Parish Office.
We still have space available! Mt. Irenaeus Men’s Retreat Opportunity
October 6-8 For those who are not familiar with "The Mountain", it is a Franciscan Mountain Retreat House affiliated with St. Bonaventure University located outside of Olean, NY, about a 2 hour drive from Webster. Their website is www.mounti.com. A group of Franciscan Friars who live there will be our hosts. And what hosts they are!
The format is very relaxed and is designed for a lot of quiet, contemplative time for yourself or with others in the group. We typically arrive by 6:00pm Sunday evening for dinner and evening prayer. Monday starts with breakfast, followed by morning prayer. The day is pretty open from there. There are plenty of hiking trails and places to spend time in restful thought with our Lord, our companion and our friend- perhaps some quiet time in conversation with our God will be refreshing.
We meet again for lunch and again for dinner. Monday evening we will have Mass followed by confession for those who desire. We end the retreat Tuesday morning with breakfast and morning prayer. We are usually on the road about 9:00am Tuesday morning.
They have limited space; Therefore, the sooner you can check your schedules and confirm with me your attendance, the better!
If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]. or call me at (585) 233-0334. Peace, Deacon Jim
33rd Annual St. Rita School Marathon
Saturday, September 28
8:00am – Noon at North Ponds Park
The Marathon is a spirit-filled event, serving as both a back-to-school "FUNraiser" for St. Rita students, as well as an important FUND-raiser for the school. This is the students’ main fundraiser of the year. Students gather pledges in advance from family, friends, and neighbors, and then walk around North Ponds (up to 5 times - that's five miles!), followed by an early morning picnic at the park. The students are expected to walk close to 700 miles this year!
Each year, the school tithes a portion of the proceeds to a worthwhile charity. Would you like to support a student or sponsor our School Principal? Donate a prize for a top fundraiser? Please call the school office at 671-3132 if you can help.
CARE FOR GOD’S HOUSE: Week of Sept. 8 - Parish Staff LINENS: Week of Sept. 15 - Patricia Kuby
Liturgical Ministers scheduled for next week: September 14 & 15
5:00 PM 7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
Sacristan Linda Lattuca Michael Quatela Tom Bayer Sheila Korol
Leader Jerry Lupien Tom Mykins Linda Daley Sheila Korol
Lector 1 Lew Mariotti Jack Kehoe Jim Daley Joe Holleran
Lector 2 John Matina Kathy Reinhardt Regan Daley John Rafte
Altar
Servers
Makenna Curry Nora Curry
McKenna Loncao Elizabeth Schillaci
Justin Coumou
Ian Avery
Brennan Quatela
Francesca Kohrt Sophie Mathis
Abby Walker
Brianna Yonker
Adrianna Atmosfera
Blaise White Tommy White
Kateri White
Eucharistic Ministers
Cassie Curry Kathy Foster
Tony Gilbert Linda Lattuca
Jerry Lupien
Margaret Maddock Mary Lou Padgett
Tom Mykins
Ann Pacher
Michael Quatela
Jack Reinhardt
Kathy Reinhardt
Judy Russo
Tom Bayer
Erika Griffin
Rosemary Pinkney
Barb Tatanus
Rick Tatanus
Vincent DiGiorgio
Sonja Goodman
Diane Hecht
Al Pecora
Bernadette Rall Denise Sudore
Page 5 St. Rita Church, Webster, NY June 23, 2019 Page 6 St. Rita Church, Webster, NY September 8, 2019
PARISH STAFF 585-671-1100
Fr. Timothy Niven, Pastor
[email protected] ext. 16
Deacon Rick Rall,
[email protected] 585-545-8467
Deacon James Fien,
[email protected] 585-233-0334
Mary Ellen Wagner, School Principal
[email protected] 585-671-3132
Julie Cohn, Pastoral Minster
[email protected] ext. 13
Anne Thomas, Faith Formation Coordinator
[email protected] ext. 20
Elizabeth Kwiatkowski, Youth Minister
[email protected] ext. 14
Joan Sullivan, Multi-Parish Finance Director
[email protected] ext. 21
Karen Geer, Parish Administrative Assistant
[email protected] ext. 11
Lisa Hendershot, Parish Bookkeeper
[email protected] ext. 12
June Frosino, Music Director
[email protected] ext. 17
Giulio Bosco, Parish Pastoral Council Chair
[email protected] 585-671-9268
Campus Security, After Hours Emergency Only 585-363-8835
ST. RITA SOCIETY Is hosting their annual
Pot Luck Supper & Fun Auction
Tuesday, September 17 at 5:00pm in the Parish Center
Our first event of the season is our ever popular Pot Luck Supper and Chinese Auction!
Please bring a small basket (or two) filled with 3-4 related items that can be raffled off in our Chinese Auction. $5 will buy you a strip of tickets and hopefully will win you one of the baskets. All proceeds will go to the Sisters at St. Rita’s Convent to be used for their food cupboard. This tradition began decades ago when the Society was first started.
Society members will provide beverages, but we ask that you bring a dish to share using the list below.
A – I Salad J – R Casserole S– Z Dessert
All are welcome! If you have any questions or need a ride please call Elaine at 671-4930.
Page 6 St. Rita Church, Webster, NY June 23, 2019
Page 7 St. Rita Church, Webster, NY September 8, 2019
An Introduction to the Scripture Readings for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
In the hope that you will enter more fully into the Mass!
“Anyone Who Does Not Renounce All His Possessions Cannot Be My Disciple”
T his Sunday's scripture readings ask us to consider the cost of true discipleship. Like a builder before starting work, we should consider the cost and the resources
needed for that task. Our first reading gives us a glimpse into one of the resources available to us—the Wisdom of God.
In our first reading (Wisdom 9:13-18), we hear about the unfathomable wisdom of God. It is an excerpt from “Solomon’s Prayer” wherein Solomon asked God to “Give me wisdom”. He knows that even the things of this world are little understood. And yet, the things of God are so much more beyond our understanding. It is only with the help of the Holy Spirit that we discern any of it. This reading helps set the tone for our Gospel reading; this is the supreme God whom Jesus tells us must be before all else.
Who can know God’s counsel, or who can conceive what the LORD intends? For the deliberations of mortals are timid, and unsure are our plans. For the corruptible body burdens the soul and the earthen shelter weighs down the mind that has many concerns. And scarce do we guess the things on earth, and what is within our grasp we find with difficulty; but when things are in heaven, who can search them out? Or who ever knew your counsel, except you had given wisdom and sent your holy spirit from on high? And thus were the paths of those on earth made straight.
In our Epistle reading from the Letter of St. Paul to Philemon (9-10, 12-17), St. Paul gives us an example of the cost of discipleship. Paul is writing from his “imprisonment for the Gospel” in a Roman jail. Paul sends Onesimus, a former runaway slave, back to his master Philemon. Baptized, Onesimus is now "more than a slave, a brother" in Christ.
I, Paul, an old man, and now also a prisoner for Christ Jesus, urge you on behalf of my child Onesimus, whose father I have become in my imprisonment; I am sending him, that is, my own heart, back to you. I should have liked to retain him for myself, so that he might serve me on your behalf in my imprisonment for the gospel, but I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that the good you do might not be forced but voluntary. Perhaps this is why he was away from you for a while, that you might have him back forever, no longer as a slave but more than a slave, a brother, beloved especially to me, but even more so to you, as a man and in the Lord. So if you regard me as a partner, welcome him as you would me.
In our Gospel reading (Luke 14:25-33), Jesus cautioned the crowds following him to consider the cost of discipleship before following him. It is not for the weak of heart. Jesus outlined three requirements of discipleship. The first is that Jesus must come before everyone else in our lives—even our own family. Jesus used the words “hate” one’s family in the Hebrew context that more closely means “to love less”—we must love Jesus more than everyone else. The second requirement is that we must take up our cross and walk the walk that Jesus walks, bearing our suffering in union with his. The third is complete detachment - from all our possessions and worldly desires. They become an anchor weighing us down and keeping us from Jesus.
Great crowds were traveling with Jesus, and he turned and addressed them, “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion? Otherwise, after laying the foundation and finding himself unable to finish the work the onlookers should laugh at him and say, ‘This one began to build but did not have the resources to finish.’ Or what king marching into battle would not first sit down and decide whether with ten thousand troops he can successfully oppose another king advancing upon him with twenty thousand troops? But if not, while he is still far away, he will send a delegation to ask for peace terms. In the same way, anyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.”
Imagine telling God, “I’m sorry God, but my family comes before you” - or my wealth or my possessions or my hopes and dreams or desires. What Jesus may really be telling us is, whomever you love, love me more; whatever you love, detach yourself and love me more. As we see in our first reading, with the gift wisdom from the Holy Spirit, "thus were the paths of those on earth made straight."
Read and reflect on the full readings of Today’s Mass at: www.usccb.org/bible/readings/090819.cfm
