Church of Our Lady of Lourdes 2222 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502 November 8 & 9, 2014 The Mission of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Parish is to Reveal the Compassionate Face of God. Eucharistic Celebrations Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 pm Sunday Masses: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:15 am & 5:00 pm Daily Mass - Monday thru Friday: 8:00 am Reconciliation: following the Saturday Vigil Mass Parish Office & Rectory: (315) 724-3155 Fax: (315) 732-3770 Intercessory Prayer Ministry: (315) 733-0616 Notre Dame Elementary School Office: (315) 732-4374 e-mail: llourdes@dreamscape.com web site: ourladyoflourdesutica.org Faith Formation Social Media: Website - www.lourdesff.com (grades preK-6) and www.lourdesteens.com (grades 6-10) Facebook - Grades 6-10: Our Lady of Lourdes Teens Twitter - Grades 6-10: @LourdesTeens Facebook - Young Adult Ministry: Our Lady of Lourdes Young Adult Ministry page 2 CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, UTICA, N.Y. Prayer Remembrances for the week of November 8th through November 14th Sunday, November 9, 2014 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time We pray for all members of the parish living and deceased, but especially Brothers and sisters: You are God’s building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building upon it. Living: Requested by: Jennifer Harris Patricia Durante Wayne Smoulcey Friends Deceased: Requested by: Edward B. Havey ~ 40th Anniversary Family Virginia Rossi Eannace Ann Murray John & Joan Novak Mary Alice Hebert Catherine Monterose Husband & Children Gary & Camille Caulkins & Family Theresa Bushinger Robert Voce Carol & Fred Polito Phyllis Leuthauser OLOL Parish Roger Bushinger ~ Birthday Wife, Theresa Bushinger Theresa Bushinger Jessie Wojcik ~ 11th Anniversary Walter ‘Pete’ Greer ~ 1st Month Anniversary John & Kathy Greer Theresa Bushinger Connie Mulvihill Anthony DiMambro Wife, Children & Grandchildren Richard A. Tomaino, Sr. Wife & Family Les Libich Ed Gunn & Kathy Carmon Betty Schaaf Marilyn Brown Ann DiFabio Lillian Soja Lionel E. Luis ~ 1st Anniversary Family Thomas Nelson Joan Finnegan, Sister Thomas J. Forsythe, Sr. The Forsythe Family William Bonsted Patricia & Mary Durante Annamary Costello Joyce Schaffer Teresa Sheehan Rich Pettigrew Greg & Joanne Jamrosz Gary & Maureen Spatuzzi Helen Spatuzzi ~ Anniversary Edward Wereszynski Family Chief John Dooley Bob Kelly John B. Fusco Angie, Children & Grandchildren Alfredo ‘Al’ Mazzei Nancy Spetts & Family Florence Hagan Nancy Lawrence Spetts Steven R. Day Rocco & MaryAnn Giruzzi William Snyder Alice Farrell & Family Mary ‘Aunt Doris’ Crusilla ~ 1 Month Anniversary Undine LaMangue & Tony & Gloria Joaquin Robert Munson, Sr. ~ 85th Birthday Arlene, Mariann & Rob Bob Jakubowski Barb Jakubowski Joan Hoden ~ Birthday Mr. & Mrs. Fred Boyce Dorothy Finnegan ~ 35th Anniversary Finnegan Family The Sanctuary Lamp for the week of November 8th is in memory of Catherine Monterose by Theresa Bushinger The Word of the Lord Readings for Sunday, November 9th Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 1 Corinthians 3:9C-11, 16-17 John 2:13-22 Readings for Sunday, November 16th Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Psalm 128 1-2, 3, 4-5 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25:14-30 LOURDES CALENDAR Unless otherwise indicated, events take place in the dePaul Room of the Seton Center. 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:30 pm 12:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:00 pm 11:30 am 6:00 pm 7:30 pm Monday, November 10 ACOA ~ Lawler Hall LAOH A.A. ~ Lawler Hall Wednesday, November 12 Catholic Women’s Club ~ meeting & lunch MV Breastfeeding Café ~ Lawler Hall Eternal Father Rosary Group ~ Seton Chapel Thursday, November 13 OLOL Men’s Club Adult Choir ~ church Friday, November 14 Comhaltas Saturday, November 15 A.A. Monday, November 17 ACOA ~ Lawler Hall A.A. ~ Lawler Hall CHRISTMAS NOVENA We will celebrate the Christmas Novena each Monday at the 8:00am Mass until Christmas. ……………………………………………………… Monthly Memorials November The gift of bread has been given in memory of Joseph & Anna Parisi by Joseph & Maria Parisi The gift of candles has been given in memory of Brian J. McCoy by Betty & Don McCoy The gifts of missals has been given in memory of Augusto & Rosa Cecilia by Daughter, Maria & Family The gift of wine has been given in memory of Casper & Gloria Vassallo by Greg & Joanne ……………………………………………………… page 3 CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, UTICA, N.Y. STEWARDSHIP IN THE SPIRIT OF THANKSGIVING Stewardship Pledge Weekend will be next weekend, November 15th and 16th. If you are a registered parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and have been making regular sacrificial offerings, you should have received a letter from the Pastor this past week. This letter was an invitation to examine your relationship with church, and how you show your gratitude to God for all that He has given to you. It is only when we all donate a fair share that all will be able to assist in our Church’s mission. A Stewardship Renewal Pledge Card was included in the mailing and you were asked to prayerfully consider increasing your giving based on your own financial circumstances. For those who are non-envelope users, we ask the same of you, please pick-up a pledge card in church and renew your planned giving. Please return the pledge card by mail, collection basket or directly to the volunteers that staff our Information Tables in church. “Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.” Luke 6:38 May God bless you for your continued generosity to our parish. Save Time and Donate Online! Online Giving will be available, for parishioners with WeShare, an easy and convenient way to save time and support our church. Donating is simple, safe, and completely secure. With WeShare, you can set up a recurring weekly or monthly transaction using your checking, savings, or credit card account. You can decide how much to give to any collection and make changes any time, day or night. Plus, you can leave your checkbook and cash at home. Watch for our bulletin insert, with specific instructions to setup your sacrificial giving plan, the weekend of November 15th and 16th. OUTREACH TO THE HOMEBOUND In 2010, Our Lady of Lourdes initiated a ministry to share the Eucharist with the homebound. If there are homebound parishioners who are not being ministered to and are desiring such or Eucharistic Ministers who would like to become a part of this ministry, kindly call Sr. Lois or Larry at the parish office, 724-3155. Prayer For Veterans Day We honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country. We pray that you will bless them, Lord, for their unselfish service in the continual struggle to preserve our freedom, our safety, and our country’s heritage, for all of us. Bless them abundantly for the hardships they faced, for the sacrifices they made, for their many different contributions to America’s victories over tyranny and oppression. We respect them, we thank them, we honor them, we are proud of them, and we pray that you will watch over these special people and bless them with peace and happiness. Amen. WORLD MARRIAGE DAY CELEBRATION The 29th Annual World Marriage Day will be celebrated on February 8th at 2:30pm at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse. The Most Reverend Robert J. Cunningham will celebrate the Mass and renew the marriage vows of all couples in attendance. He will honor those couples celebrating silver anniversaries, golden anniversaries and those beyond 50 years in 2014. All couples are invited and encouraged to attend. Contact our parish office at 724-3155 to register for this celebration. FAITH FORMATION & LIFETEEN NEWS Our next faith formation class for grades PreK-8 is Sunday, November 9th from 10:00am-11:00am. Our next Life Teen for grades 9 and 10 is our annual Grandparents Bingo Night on Sunday, November 9th at 5:00pm in the Notre Dame Elementary auditorium. Be sure to invite your grandparents! CURSILLO The Diocese of Syracuse is seeking Cursillistas who have made a ‘Cursillo Weekend’ and who are either grouping or looking for a group to share their faith with. For more information, please contact Saundra at 470-1479 or cursillo@syrdio.org. page 4 CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, UTICA, N.Y. HEALTHFRIENDS THANKSGIVING FLOWER SALE HealthFriends, in Utica, annually responds to 600 requests from uninsured, income eligible people (children, adults, seniors) in need of prescription medication that they cannot afford. Many people would have to choose between buying prescription medicine or food for their families. Each month HealthFriends must pay a nearly $4,500 pharmacy bill for the help it gives. Funds come from free will offerings, grants and fundraisers. You can help by purchasing a “Thanksgiving Bouquet” the weekend of November 22nd & 23rd in the vestibule of church. If you or someone you know needs help from HealthFriends for your medication call 724-0988. WEEKLY COLLECTION The collection for the week of November 1 & 2 365 Envelopes….………………. $13,175.00 Plate…………………………… $1,748.13 Total……………………………… $14,923.13 All Souls & All Saints Collection ….$2,245.00 Thank you for your continued support and generosity. THE MOHAWK VALLEY CHORAL SOCIETY AND ORCHESTRA The Mohawk Valley Choral Society and Orchestra under the direction of Randy Davis will perform its Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 7th, 7:30pm at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. The choir and orchestra will perform Vivaldi’s Gloria and the Bach Magnificat featuring Soprano, Anita Firman, Mezo-Soprano Lucille Beer, Tenor, Stephen Humes and Bass, Michael Roddy. Concert tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door and can be purchased from any Choral Society member or by calling 823-1615. PLEASE HELP FEED THE HUNGRY THIS THANKSGIVING For several years, the Notre Dame community has worked with St. John’s Outreach to collect non-perishable items for Thanksgiving. The Notre Dame National Honor Society works hard to collect as many goods as possible. Students are asked to donate three canned goods each, but that doesn't seem to be enough to meet the need in our community. This year, they are reaching out to the Our Lady of Lourdes parish in an effort to collect a greater amount of non-perishable food items. Everything collected stays in the community to benefit the less fortunate among us. Liturgical Assignments for November 15 & 16, 2014 Altar Servers Chalice Eucharistic Ministers Bread Eucharistic Ministers Lectors 4:00 pm Team B Gayle Cleveland Michael Fitzgerald Ryan Fitzgerald Kay Noon Teresa Bushinger Mary Alice Hebert Jim Neary Helen O'Hara Paul O'Hara Curt Pearsall Ann Meyer Tom Coyne Gayle Cleveland 7:30 Team B Tom Luker Susan Luker Pete Anderson Christine Eichler & Debra Perna Jim Noyes Kathleen Amrhein Colleen Schaaf Team B Thomas Forsythe Barbara Murdie Cole O'Shaughnessy Ron Rubman Anthony Bianco Tom Connors Christine Eddy Aurelia Greico Herman Van Hatten Team B Regina Clark JP Gilroy Carmen Hagan Sheila Mineo Gerald Sullivan Ray Toukatly Dan Boyle Larry Hagan Peggy O'Toole Kathy Quigley Pat Taylor Sister Lois Paciello Jennifer Dunlap Robert Christman Team B AnnaRita White Michael White Concetta Carcone Kim Conley Colleen Miccoli Dan Verna Shirley Hilts-Adams Dina Weimer Mass 9:00 am 11:15 am 5:00 pm Greeters Office Volunteer Laura O'Shaughnessy Alice Connors Jack O'Shaughnessy Aurelia Greico James Green Cheryl Green Maria Burynski Ray Burynski Kathleen Gates Anne Gates Marie Morosco Cheri VanEtten Shirley Hilts-Adams page 5 CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, UTICA, N.Y. BAPTISMS: We joyfully welcome all into our Church family through this sacrament. For couples expecting a child, we encourage preparation to begin during pregnancy. Please contact parish offices to make arrangements as soon as possible. MARRIAGES: Couples seeking to be joined in the Sacrament of matrimony are asked to make arrangements with our Pastor at least six months in advance of the celebration. R.C.I.A.: Our church welcomes new members through a process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Catholic or completing their entrance into our church through Confirmation or Holy Eucharist, please call the parish office. NEW PARISHIONERS: A thousand welcomes! We are happy that you are joining our faith community! Please enroll at parish office. HOSPITAL VISITS: When entering a hospital or nursing home, please inform its staff that you are a parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Church so that we may be properly notified. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Chapel located in Seton Center. Every Monday thru Thursday ~ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday ~ 9:00 am - noon (closed on holidays) Mass is a time of prayer and reflection. Out of respect to our clergy & parishioners, please turn your cell phones off during Mass. If it is necessary to leave your phone on due to your profession or a family emergency, please switch your phone to the ‘vibrate’ mode. PASTORAL STAFF Pastor & Regional Vicar: Rev. Joseph A. Salerno Parochial Vicar: Rev. Lukasz Kozlowski Deacon: Rev. Mr. William Hotaling Parish Minister: Sr. Lois Mary Paciello Outreach Ministries: Larry Hagan Youth Ministry & Faith Formation 6-10: Mark Ranieri ~ phone:765-1030 Faith Formation K-5: Nina Ranieri ~ phone: 534-3830 Music Director: Randy Davis Folk Group: Michael DeSantis Sunday Evening Liturgical Coordinator: Chris Bord Sunday Evening Music: Irena Lingley ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Business Administrator: Marie Morosco Receptionist/Bookkeeper: Paula Loin Administrative Assistant: Jim Powers Communications Specialist: Elyssa Arnone - Earl Summer Fun Program Director: Janis Farley FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE STAFF Facilities Manager: Joe Poupart Maintenance Assistant: Anthony Joaquin Housekeeper: Laurie Pensero We are equipped with a hearing assistance system. Please go to the sacristy before Mass. Father will assist you. Child Church is available for your convenience behind the Sacristy. A restroom and baby changing table are available in the room.