St. Mary’s /St. Peter’s Parish
200 N. James Street
Rome, New York 13440
April 30. 2017
Pastor: Father Philip A. Hearn
St. Peter’s Church
Senior Priest Retired:
Deacon:
Pastoral
Associates:
Father Donald H. Karlen
Deacon Nicholas Rosher
Sister de Paul Juliano, OSF
Sister Rosaire Anne De Mare, CSJ
Parish Office 315-336-5072
St. Peter’s Fax 315-336-0855
E-Mail: [email protected]
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 315-336-5066
Online at:
www.smspfaith.com
Email: [email protected]
St. Mary’s Oratory
210 W. Liberty Street
St. Peter’s Cemetery
Visit us online at:
www.stmarysstpeters.com
315-337-8307
St. Mary’s Cemetery
315-336-3110
Congratulations to our First Communion Class
Ella Adey
Connor O'Rourke
Avery Bates
Madalyn Parry
Zachary Beeman
Casimir Richardson
Brody Boris
Ciera Roberts
Payton Boris
Joseph Rosato
Zoe Connor
Jordan Roser
Keeley Duffy
Bradley Sharpstene
Elizabeth Firsching
Halley Stagner
Kenneth Gilmore
Brooke Sutton
Wyatt Knamm
Joshua Tyczinski
Alexandra Manno
Mark Varano
Arya Mathis
Ella Vescio
Jordan Meier
Carly Wutsch
Jonathan Norris
Ashley Zyskowski
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St. Mary’s / St. Peter’s Parish, Rome, New York
LITURGY SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
Saturday, April 29, 2017 St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the church
(Acts 6:1-7; Jn 16:1-15)
7:00 am Mass for Robert Rood by Rose Mattia and Family
5:00 pm Vigil Mass for Ruth Mullin by Allison and Erin
and for Paul Worlock by Paul Powers
and Kevin Uvanni by Fred and Rosemary Boehlert
Sunday, April 30, 2017 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
8:00 am Mass for Ron Cushman by his wife Connie
and for Carmel Giardino by Family
and for Nicholas DeProspero (Anniv) by son David
10:00 am Mass for Arlyn C. Zeller (Anniv) by Alane, Joe and Sarah
and for Carol Martini Stanton (living: for healing & strength) by Helen Martini
and for Rita Thayer by Alane, Joe and Sarah
12:00 pm THE
CELEBRATION OF FIRST COMMUNION
12:00 pm Mass for William Whooten by Lorrier Whooten and Family
and for the Deceased Members of the Burns and Tardugno Families by Family
Monday, May 1, 2017 St. Joseph the Worker (Acts 6:15/Jn22-29)
7:00 am Mass for Janet Kiser (Wedding Day) by Family
8:00 am Mass for Antoinette Janik (5th Anniv) by Family
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 St. Athanasius, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
(Acts 7:51-8:1. Jn 6:30-36)
7:00 am Mass for Mickey & Catherine Consilio by Mickey
and for Peter Betz by his wife Irene
8:00 am Mass for Violet Diliberto by Dave and Margaret Bovi
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 Sts Philip and James, Apostles (1Cor 15:1-8; Jn 14:6-14)
7:00 am Mass for Philip Goetz, Jr. by Kitty Dillon
Thursday, May 4, 2017 (Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51)
7:00 am Mass for Charles J. Hall (Birthday) by his wife Irene and Family
and for Ruth Demers by Rome Sports Hall of Fame
and for health for Kathy Root by Irene Bentz
Friday, May 5, 2017 (Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59)
7:00 am John Rhude by Family
10:30 am Memorial Mass for William Morgan
Saturday, May 6, 2017 (Acts 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69)
7:00 am Mass Robert Rood by Mike and Colleen Dunn
2:00 pm WEDDING MASS for
Lindsay Chlebus and Ryan Perks
5:00 pm Vigil Mass for Mark Grifasi (7th Anniv) by Parents and Family
and for Kathleen Cerjan Herbst (Birthday) by Harry and Betty Clapper
Sunday, May 7, 2017 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
8:00 am Mass Rick Lefevre (Anniv) family
and for Violet Dilberto by Sister dePaul Juliano, OSF
and for Nicholas De Prospero by son David
10:00 am Mass for Gaylord H. Miller (Anniv) by Kathy Miller
and for George Boulanger by Mitch and Debbie
11:30 am Mass for Bob and Edna White by Daughter
and for Antoinette Mungari by Daughter Antoinette
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.
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.
No second collection
this weekend!
April 23, 2017
St. Mary’s /St. Peter’s Collection
$11,678.75
Misc. Makeups
$1816.00
Thank you for your support!
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PARISH EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Monday, May 1st, at 6:30 pm May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary
COLLECTION HELPERS
Monday, May 1st, Legion of Mary at 2:45 pm in St. Peter ’s Rectory
Wednesday, May 3rd, Scripture Sharing to reflect on the Readings for Sunday
Liturgy at 10:00 am in the St. Peter’s Church Hall. All are Welcome
Wednesday, May 3rd, Prayer Group at 7 pm at St. Mary’s Parish Center
Friday, May 5th, Bingo at St. Mary’s at 7:00 pm for Team 2. Door s open at 5 pm
Sunday, May 7th, Annual Pot Luck Dinner, 3:00 to 6:00 pm in
St. Peter’s Church Hall
REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
SUNDAYS
Vigil MASS 5:00 pm
8:00 am, 10 am and 11:30 am
Weekdays
Holydays
Monday to Saturday 7:00 am
7:00am, 12:10pm and 5:30 pm
THE SANCTUARY LAMP
April 30th and May 8th for
V. Surace
by Kay DeSimone and
Sue & Lyle Pelton from Heaven
MEMORIAL FUND DONATIONS
IN MISSION OF THE CHRIST CHILD
In Memory of:
Paul Worlock, Requested by:
Toni Belmont
Paul Powers
James and Suzanne Cusack
Rome Lion Club
Donna Richards
Charles & Gail Lupica Paul & Laura Rusyniak
Don and Carole Gandek Raymond Meier
David & Constance Hurd Gerald McDonald
M/M R. Patrick Corbett Dale & Judy Rashford
Judith and Charles Collier David & Jean Bauer
James & Susan Mullen Art & Jeanette Reid
James & Alberta Milews Susan Whitney
Daniel & Kathleen McAuliffe
Bill & Mary Carmel Wolf Sandra A. Morris
Rome Bar Association Maureen & Bob Van Slyke
Janet & Paul Pileckas
Ernie & Jean Iuorno
Senator & Genevieve Iuorno
Joan McKenna, Requested by
Paul and Marcia Marcellus
Russell & Cindy Marchione
Marie & Rocco Migliori
Ann & Ted Kehoe
Nancy & Keith King
Phillip Goetz Jr. Requested by
Kathleen & Charles Goetz
Marie Ryder, Requested by
Kathy Oliver, daughter
April 30th
Rose Egloff
Bonnie Taylor
May 7th
Cindy Thurston
Amy Balog
ALTAR AND SANCTUARY
CARE May
Judy Pallatti
Mary Wayhl
HOSPITAL VISITATION
April 30th
St. Mary’s/St. Peter’s Team2
May 7th
St. John’s Team 3
Sunday, April 30th, Celebration of First Communion
Monday, May 1st, May Crowning at 6:30 pm in Church
Monday, May 1st, Grades 1 to 6 from 6 to 7 pm
Monday, May 1sr Grades 7 to 9 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm
Wednesday, Grades 1 to 6 from 8 to 9 am
Sunday, 2nd year Confirmation Large Group
11:30 am Mass with Rehearsal until 2:30 pm
Candidates only
FAMILY PERSEPCTIVE
Provided by the Hope Appeal funds
In today’s gospel the disciples were returning home so
”downcast” they did not recognize Jesus walking with them.
In our homes we can be so overwhelmed with responsibilities we don’t see God with us. Today’s gospel tells us to
stop and open our eyes to the blessings we are
to one another.
St. Mary’s/St. Peter’s Parish
Annual
“Pot Luck”
Dinner
St. Peter’s Church Hall
May 7, 2017
3:00 TO 6:00 PM
Bring your favorite dish to pass
RAFFLES AND PRIZES
To Benefit the Diabetes Association.
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Dear Padre,
Sometimes a priest at Mass skips (or forgets) the
blessing after the Confiteor: “May almighty God
have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to
everlasting life.” I learned this prayer is important
because it prepares us to receive the Eucharist. Is
that correct?
The penitential act at Mass concludes with the
priest’s absolution, but it “lacks the efficacy of the
Sacrament of Penance” (GIRM 51). In The Tridentine
Missal, the Confiteor was followed by a version of the
formula in use today and a second formula: “May the
almighty and merciful Lord grant us pardon, absolution, and remission of all our sins.” This second, quasiabsolution is omitted in the current rite, along with the
sign of the cross that accompanied it.
Jesus told Simon and his companions to lower
their nets after they had caught nothing. When their
boats began to sink with so many fish, Simon fell at
Jesus’ knees and said, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am
a sinful man” (Luke 5:8). Often, when entering God’s
presence, we are so filled with awe that we become
aware of our own sinfulness. Yet our primary purpose
in gathering for worship is not to acknowledge our sins
but to acknowledge God’s
mercy.
Thus, the penitential act exists to unite the faithful
as a community and to prepare them to listen to God’s
word and to celebrate the Eucharist.
DID YOU KNOW?
That in both Catholic and Protestant traditions.
Joseph is regarded as the patron saint of workers
and fathers. Pope Pius XI declared him to be both
the patron and the protector of the Catholic Church
in addition to his patronages of the sick and of a
happy death, due to the belief that he died
in the presence of Jesus and Mary.
Also….That the Catholic church not being able to
ordain women to the priesthood is
a doctrine of the Faith.
YOU CAN LOOK IT UP!!
The Encyclical Ordinatio Sacerdotalis
by Pope John Paul II in 1944
clarified that Jesus chose only men as His apostles,
thus no grounds to change this.
FROM THE Maintenance Department
In order to expedite any repairs to the Church pews
and kneeler, we would like to ask for your help in
identifying any repairs that are needed.
Located at the front and side vestibules are maintenance request forms. Please identify the pew
number which is located at the end of each pew.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Mark LaGasse
The first reading from Acts recounts Peter
explaining to the crowd that Jesus is the
Messiah promised by God, sitting on David’s throne. In the second reading, we are
reminded that Jesus is the lamb whose precious blood has ransomed us from sin. In
the Gospel, Jesus reveals himself who were
traveling to Emmaus “in the breaking of the
bread”.
To appreciate who Jesus is in God’s plan
of salvation, we must look to the Hebrew
Scriptures — the written word of God fulfilled by Jesus, the Word of God becomes
flesh. With gratitude and the deepest of appreciation that we have been redeemed by
Jesus, the “spotless unblemished lamb”, let
us strive to build up the kingdom of God on
earth each day by living as faithful disciples
of Jesus. Scripture confirms Jesus’ identity
as the only Begotten Son of God!
Congratulations to the members of our
First Holy Communion class and to their
wonderful parents who brought them to all
their classes. They are a beautiful example
of God’s love as they come forward to receive the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus
Christ. I want to THANK our First Communion teachers Katherine Connor, Donna
Shields and Christina Stutman and also Jean
Bauer and Laura Mack for a marvelous job
of preparing the students for their big day
and the future.
Let us pray for the members of this year’s
Confirmation class and their families. The
Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred
by Bishop Robert Cunningham at our 5:00
pm Vigil Mass on Saturday May 13th..
Speaking of prayers please continue to
pray for all of our sick and homebound. And
also pray for Vocations to the Religious Life
and Priesthood and for one another.
May God bless You always as do I! Fr.H
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ALTAR ROSARY
SOCIETY
Dear Women of the Parish:
Our final meeting before summer break is May
18th. We will have our traditional covered dish to
pass. This meeting, in lieu of a guest speaker, we
decided to resurrect the “Pound Auction”. We are
putting a twist on it. Purchase an item up to $5.00
max, wrap it, and bring it to the meeting. We will
have a bidding of $2.00 limit. This is a lot of fun
and the proceeds are for the treasury.
Our Bi-Annual Bake Sale is May 20-21st. We need
coverage before and after the Masses to sell the items.
Please mark your calendars. You help is needed.
We are planning on having a few Basket Raffles.
Suggestions are...Patriotic one, a Kitchenery one,
maybe Back to School one. If interested in this project,
call Mary Wahl. Maybe you have more ideas!!!!
Pope Francis Speaks to our hearts!!
A Rich Seed
Followers of Christ, in a spirit of poverty, plant a seed
so rich that it becomes a great tree, filling the whole
world with its fruit.
You’re Invited
Friday, April 28th from 10:30 am to 2 pm
Celebrate the Opening of Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency’s Emergency
Shelter for Runaway & Homeless Youth
210 W. Liberty Street (St. Mary’s Rectory)
Ribbon cutting at 11:00 am.
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Knights of Columbus
112 Ridge St., Rome
The next meeting
Thursday,
May 11, 2017 at 7 pm.
Bingo at 7 pm every Wednesday,
Monday May 1st
6:15 PM
St. Peter’s Church
The children of our parish will present a
May Crowning Ceremony
in honor of Mary, Our Blessed Mother.
Our Faith Formation students in grades 1 and 2
will lead a procession up the main aisle to
bring flowers to a statue of Mary,
and to place a crown of flowers on her.
Youth Choir Singers from
St. Mary's-St. Peter's Parish will lead in singing
four Marian hymns,
including the traditional May Crowning song,
"Bring Flowers of the Fairest
(Mary, Queen of the May)."
The Youth Singers will also sing four
secular songs on the themes of kindness and
caring as a special tribute to our Mother Mary,
who loves and cares for us.
All are welcome to attend the ceremony.
The May Crowning Ceremony is a lovely, traditional
way to usher in the month of May,
a month which is dedicated to Mary.
We hope to see you there!
Doors open at 5 pm.
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BUS TRIP TO MARYCREST
May 11, 2017
Spend a day with the
Sisters of Mary Immaculate who ministered for
St. John the Baptist Parish in Rome almost 70 years.
They are inviting us to visit them.
It is a day trip leaving St. John’s parking lot
at 7 am and returning about 10 pm.
To register Please call Theresa Holmes 315-339-1482
They love to see the Romans
HOLY CROSS ACADEMY
ONIEDA, NY
“Annual”
Mother’s Day Plant Sale
May 11th to May 14th
Thursday to Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm,
And Sunday, 10 am to 2 pm.
Macy’s parking lot at
Sangertown Square Mall, New Hartford.
A wide variety of hanging plants, annuals and
perennials will be available.
For further information call the school at
315-363-1669.
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PARISH STAFF
Director of Faith Formation
Laura Mack (336-5066)
Organist
Jack Kempf
Office Administration
Sharon Hansen
Administrative Assistant
St. Peter’s Sister Rosaire Anne
Maintenance Directors
St. Peter’s Mark LaGasse
St. Mary’s William Link
Cemetery Superintendent
St. Peter’s Joseph Megerell
St. Mary’s Joseph Fusco
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
Parish Fellowship Ann Lubecki
Scripture Study
Betty Pettinelli
Prayer Group
Barbara Thomas
Funeral Preparations B. Thomas
Volunteers are needed as:
Altar Servers * Collection helpers
Ushers * Choir * Greeters
Please call the rectory for
more information.
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
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 Maurer
Trustee, St. Peter’s
Ralph Mirabelli.,Trustee,
St. Mary’s
Dale Rashford, Trustee,
St. Mary’s
Joseph Stanton Trustee,
St. Peter’s
Michael Adey
Toni Belmont
Ginny Craiglow
Michael D’Amore
Sister Rosaire Anne De Mare
Edward Donohue
Doug Holdridge.
Carol Kaun
Joan Lamb
Laura Mack
Marguerite Maurer
Patrick Reilly
Deacon Nicholas Rosher
Let us remember our family, friends and
parishioners in our prayers
Father Guy Baccaro
Raymond Barbar, Jr.
Doris & Quintus
Barry
Joseph Beasock III
Stella Beer
Teresa Beddia
Karen Bieksza
James Brooks
Carol Cadrette
Kay Cerato
Kim Casler
Mary Jane Colangelo
Robert F. Cole, Sr.
Barbara Colquhoun
Nick Coorod
John Cordsen
Esther Curran
Tom Delpico
John Damon
Kaye DeSimone
Barry Dunning
Al Eisinger
Robyn Engle
Judith Ann Fesner
Rose Fenton
Joan Fiaschetti
Diana Fowler
Julianna Fusco
Michael Gans
Billy Jo Hidenbrandt
Ron Henderson
Joan Hinman
David Johnston
Carol Johnson
Lena Johnston
Paula Johnston
Jenny Kenny
Colleen McLaughlin
Kester
Mary Ann Kimmel
Robert Kimmel
Paul LaSalle
Teresa La Salle
Father Vincent Long
Lori Losowski
Anne Lubecki
David, Liz, and Mitzi
Marcelletta
Kevin Magnanti
Geoff Marchione
Russell Marchione
Joseph Mastrangelo
Patricia Melioris
Larry Meus
Angie Messineo
Kathy Miller
Tom Moonan
Ann Moster
Phil Murphy
Beverly Nasci
Tari-Lyn Orton
Debbie Pacicca
Fred Pacicca, Jr.
Barbara Pazdur
Rachel Pawlikowski
Clair Papadametrious
Katie Ponath
John Preski
Dorothy M. Pomilio
Debbie Puffer
James Rank
Larry Riolo, Sr.
William Riolo
Catherine Roman
Robert Roman
Dwayne Roser
Margaret Roser
Lori Russo
Margaret Rutledge
Brian Schilling
Emmalynn Sharrow
Joe Simons
Alexander Simpson
Freja Emily Simpson
Russell Smith
Spencer Robert Smith
Carl Sturtevant
Blanche Swetman
Carol Tardugno
Michael Testa
Anne Toepp
Jim Vacherrse
Alma Walton
Vito Waterman
John Wright
Bill Williams
David Williams
Ray “Dusty” Whitman
Riley Zabe
Please call the rectory for additions, deletions and corrections.
CHRIST THE KING
RETREAT AND
CONFERENCE CENTER
For all events call: 315-446-2680
Three Abrahamic Faith Leaders Talk
about Isalm in America
Thursday, May 4 from 7-8:30 pm
Father John Rose, director of Christ the
King Retreat house.
Rabbi Andrew Pepperstone,
Congregation Beth Shalom,
Mohamed Khater. Free will offering
Call to register.
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First Friday Reflections and Mass
with Father Karlen 10 am to 3 pm
May 5th
Includes Opening devotion, conferences
and discussion, Mass with Anointing
of the sick, lunch and
Holy Hour with Benediction
Offering $25.(includes Lunch)
Call to register
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Preached Retreat with
Diarmuld O’Murchu
June 2nd to June 4th
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Preached Retreat with
Simeon Gallagher, OFM
June 11th to June 16th
Call for more info and to register call
315-735-6210
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.Women at the Well
Come to the well and be nourished
6:30 to 8 pm Call to register.
Last Tuesday of each month
Women of all ages are invited to
come to enrich their own awareness of
God in their life and become more
attentive to the ways He nourishes
them each day
THE THIRD OPTION
Many couples consider two options…
his way and her way. But now there
is THE THIRD OPTION. Find joy in
your marriage. Every other Sunday
6:30 to 8:30 pm. Come together or
individually. Call to register.
GRIEF SURVIVORS
Meets every Tuesday from
5:30 to 7:30 pm
A non-denominational support group
for those suffering the loss of a loved
one. Meets weekly to help you face
the difficulty associated with losing a
loved one. For more info call
315-735-6210.
ADORATION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT at Transfiguration Church Chapel
Adoration times will be from 6 am to 9 pm with 2
adorers required for each hour. To sign up or for questions call Bernadette Kapps at 337-5439.