August 9, 2015
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WELCOME TO
ASSUMPTION CHURCH
Mass Schedule:
Assumption Church &
Chapel at Destiny USA Mall
Sunday:
Monday:
9:30 am / Church
8:30 am / Church
12:15 pm / Destiny
Tuesday:
8:30 am / Church
4:15 pm / Destiny
Wednesday: 8:30 am / Church
12:15 pm / Destiny
Thursday: 8:30 am / Church
4:15 pm / Destiny
Friday:
8:30 am / Church
12:15 pm / Destiny
Saturday: 8:30 am / Church
4:00 pm / Church
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:
Friday:
1– 4 pm / Destiny
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: 11 am– 2 pm / Destiny
3– 3:45 pm / Church
Monday:
2– 4 pm / Destiny
Tuesday:
2– 4 pm / Destiny
Wednesday: 2– 4 pm / Destiny
7– 8 pm / Destiny
Thursday: 10– 12 pm / Destiny
2– 4 pm / Destiny
Friday:
10– 12 pm / Destiny
2– 4 pm / Destiny
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Meet our new friars!
My name is Friar Brennan-Joseph Farleo and I am the
new friar on the block that will be helping Friar Rick in
the parish. I was born in Buffalo, New York and grew up
in a little town called Olean, New York. I am a graduate
of St. Bonaventure University and have a Masters degree
in Educational Administration.
I have been Pastor in various parishes throughout our
Province so I understand what Friar Rick has to deal
with. Being Pastor can be difficult at times but I am sure Friar Rick will
be able to handle any and all problems well.
I am so pleased to be here at Assumption Parish and to be able to serve
all you wonderful people. I hope and pray that in the days ahead we can
work together to make our parish a lively place of worship.
I’m Friar Rick Riccioli and I’ve been around Assumption
(living at the friary and attending the church at the high
holy days!) for about 4 years working as Director of
FrancisCorps; the friars year-long young-adult volunteer
service experience here in Syracuse and in Costa Rica.
My previous ministries include being Parish Priest at our
Toronto parish for 10 years, working in publishing and
fundraising, as well as being formation director,
vocation director and definitor (leadership council) for the friars in
Canada.
The friars have blessed me with an excellent education including a
Masters of Divinity from the Washington Theological Union and a
Master of Science in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University in
Maryland.
I’m originally from Montréal where my two sisters and niece and
nephews and uncle still live. Syracuse is just 4 hours door-to-door to my
family! Besides the proximity to family, to friends in Toronto, to friars in
NYC (Syracuse is really at the center of the universe, eh!) I’m excited to
be part of creatively figuring out how to move forward with this faithful
community, our excellent outreach ministries and this beautiful church.
Syracuse is at a turning point, as is the NorthSide. Together, I think we
can do something amazing for the Lord.
Friar Brennan Joseph and I are also very grateful that our presence is in
complement to the ministry of Sr. Ann Kenyon, Bro Jim Amhrein, Sr. Dolly
Bush, Mrs. Rosemary Costa, Sr. JP Ridgeo and all of our sisters, friars, lay
ministers and volunteers at the Assumption community of ministries.
MASS INTENTIONS
For the Week
Of August 9th
Intention/Requested by
Sunday, August 9—Nineteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
4 pm (Sat) For the Parishioners
9:30 am (Sun) Assumption Class of 1950
Monday, August 10–Saint Lawrence, Deacon
and Martyr
8:30 am Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Kratochvil/ Daughter,
Marie
Tuesday, August 11—Saint Clare of Assisi,
Religious
8:30 am Jenny & Carmen Miano/ Nancy Miano
Wednesday, August 12—Weekday
8:30 am Mary M. Schreck/ Estate
Thursday, August 13—Weekday
8:30 am William & Vivian Tymko/ Family
Friday, August 14—Saint Maximilian Kolbe,
Friar and Martyr
8:30 am Rita Buehler/ Bea & Judy
Saturday, August 15—The Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
8:30 am Sr. Mary Virginia/ Sabel Family
Sunday, August 16—Twentieth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
4 pm (Sat) Kathleen Simon/ Family
9:30 am (Sun) For the Parishioners
FOCUSING THE GOSPEL:
Key words and phrases:
Stop murmuring, taught by God, the living
bread...from heaven, live forever
To the point:
Sometimes what we claim to know does not
square up with reality. The Jews in the
gospel think they know Jesus’ origins (“the
son of Joseph”) and, therefore, what he is
and is not capable of doing. He commands
them to “stop murmuring”—to stop limiting
what they know. Only by opening
themselves to be “taught by God” can they
come to see who Jesus really is (“the living
bread...from heaven”). Only with this deeper
knowledge can they receive the greatest gift
he offers—himself, the “living bread” who
brings us to “live forever,” the “more” they
have already been given. He is “the bread of
life.”
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Collegeville, Minnesota. All rights reserved.
Collection Update August 2, 2015:
Church Office (Mon thru Fri, 9 am - 3 pm)…….422-4833
Assumption Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen…….…473-9101
Franciscan Northside Ministries……………………423-9961
The Franciscan Place………………………………….….471-9511
FrancisCorps……………………………………………….426-0481
Parish Ministry
Sr. Ann Kenyon, OSF
Pastoral Associate
Friar Brennan-Joseph Farleo, OFM Conv.
Associate Pastor
Friar Richard Riccioli, OFM Conv.
Pastor
Outreach Ministry Directors
Mrs. Rosemary Costa, OFS
The Franciscan Place Chapel & Gift Shoppe
Sr. Dolores Bush, OSF
Northside Ministries
Sr. JP Ridgeo, OSF
Poverello Health Clinic
Friar James Amhrein, OFM Conv.
Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen
Regular: $4,172.00
( 2014 Collection: Regular: $3,707.50 )
Mass Attendance: Saturday—93, Sunday—110
Thank you for your support!
Militia of the Immaculata
Mondays at 7 pm at Assumption Church
For details, contact Jim Smith at [email protected]
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Assumption Men’s Group
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Bede Hess Room
For details, call Mike at (585) 743-5631
————————————————————Young Adult Praise & Worship
Every 4th Friday of the month at the Franciscan Place,
from 6:30– 8:00pm
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Filipino Mass— Every First Sunday at 3 pm
Mark your calendars!
Franciscan Northside Ministries is hosting their
11th annual Sweet Sensations fundraiser!
November 14, 2015 at St. Daniel’s Church
Join us for music and sweet treats while
supporting our ministry!
This year’s theme:
For more information, call 423-9961 or visit our
website: www.AssumptionChurchSyracuse.org
Meet the new FrancisCorps Volunteers
Join us for Mass next Sunday, August 16th at
9:30am to celebrate the commissioning of our
new group of FrancisCorps volunteers.
This group of young adults are committing to
provide one year of direct service to
their communities while growing in
their faith.
Join us in welcoming them!
Come visit Our Lady of Fatima
Pilgrim Statue of the Immaculate Heart from the
World Apostolate of Fatima.
At The Franciscan Place
9645 Destiny USA Drive | Syracuse, NY
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 12pm– 4pm
Confessions & Rosary: 2:00pm– 4:00pm
Mass: 4:15pm
For more information, call 315-471-9511
S ILVER J UBILEE
Friar Jim Fukes, OFM Conv., native of Bridgeport
and parishioner of St. Mary’s Parish, Minoa and St.
Francis of Assisi, Bridgeport, is celebrating 25 years of
Franciscan religious life.
In this Year of Consecrated Life, you are
invited to join Jim, the Franciscan Friars and Sisters,
and his family for a Mass of Thanksgiving and a light
reception here, at Assumption Church.
Saturday, August 29th at 1:00pm
In the grotto church
We hope to see you there!
Y OU ’ RE
ALWAYS WELCOME AT
A SSUMPTION !
Whether you’re a visitor, just curious, spiritualbut-not-religious, coming with family or a longtime parishioner; there is always a place for you
among us. Here’s some information about our
life as a community that might be useful.
Actions speak louder than words!
Feeding the hungry, caring for the sick, sharing
coffee with the lonely… our community can use your
help. Email [email protected] to
volunteer for one of our ministries. Jeff can help you
decide what would suit you best and meet the most
pressing community needs.
Joining the Church
Have you been thinking of becoming a Catholic? Are
you baptised Catholic but have never been
Confirmed? Call or contact Friar Rick 315-422-4833
to talk about what you’ve been thinking about. It will
cost you a coffee.
Getting Married
Congratulations! Come and see us as soon as possible
(at least 6 months before you would like to get
married) so that we can help you on this wonderful
journey. Yes, it is usually possible for a Catholic to
marry someone of another religion. Call 315-4224833 to find out more.
New baby?
Is your mother (or mother-in-law) telling you it’s
time to baptise your child? Have you been thinking of
this since your wonderful child joined your family?
Call Friar Rick at 315-422-4833, who can tell you all
about the path to baptism for your child.
Kids & Teens
Are you a young person who would like to experience
first hand the adventure God has ready for you
through Holy Communion, in the Sacrament of
Reconciliation and by being Confirmed in your faith?
We have a great way for you to get ready for these
sacraments. Contact Lexie at the parish office: 315422-4833 ext. 301 or by email at
[email protected]
In times of sickness
Would you like peace-of-mind, comfort and healing
in times of sickness or before surgery? Call Lexie at
315-422-4833 ext. 301 to celebrate the Sacrament of
the Sick.
The death of a loved one
We are sorry for your loss. We are there for you to
support your family in this difficult time. We offer
prayers at the funeral home, followed by a funeral
liturgy in church and a blessing at the cemetery. Yes,
cremation is allowed, but ideally after the funeral.
Call Sr. Ann at 315-422-4833 ext. 325.