FEBRUARY 18, 2018 · FEBRUARY 18, 2018 “Beloved: Christ suffered for sins once, the righteous for...
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FEBRUARY 18, 2018
“Beloved: Christ suffered for sins once, the righteous
for the sake of the unrighteous, that he might lead you to God.” 1 Peter 3 Dear Parishioners and Friends;
This weekend we celebrate the First Sunday of Lent and the opportunities for prayer, fasting and almsgiving. But why is it, some will ask, that Catholics have to spend 40 days meditating on the suffering of Jesus throughout Lent? Why can’t we just skip the season of Lent and arrive right at Easter? Or as some are thinking, why can’t we just ignore the predictions of the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil and go right into Spring?
The season of Lent purposefully begins in the middle of winter because it helps us better understand life. Life involves times of suffering. Suffering can come from a variety of circumstances, persons or experiences that can leave us feeling dark, cold and alone. But the good news is that Lent does not end with winter, or as one could say, with true despair, because we can reach out to God in the midst of our suffering. God always reaches out to us with an invitation of divine love. The good news is that we are never truly alone or without purpose in our suffering.
Jesus transforms our sufferings by virtue of his cross and resurrection so that we can be led from sin into forgiveness, from darkness into light, from Lent to Easter, from winter into spring, and from eternal death into eternal life.
Saint John Paul II wrote that Jesus “has taken upon himself the physical and moral sufferings of the people of all times, so that in love they may find the salvific meaning of their sorrow and valid answers to all of their questions”. (Salvifici Doloris, No. 31)
May God bless you this week! Fr. Gonyo
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RCIC / RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Children / Adults)
Congratulations to our four Catechumens and two Candidates who are entering their final preparation for Initiation and
Full Reception into the Catholic Church. After celebrating the Rite of Sending here at St. Rita’s this weekend, they will be celebrating the Rite of Election with Bishop Matano on Sunday, February 18, at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
We ask your continued prayers for them as they continue on their journey to the Easter Sacraments, which they will
receive at our Easter Vigil on Saturday, March 31.
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JOIN US FOR OUR LENTEN SERIES ~ SOUP- ER TUESDAYS!
6:00-6:45pm Soup and Fellowship in Room 1
6:45-7:30pm Presentations, Music and Reflections in Church
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
12:00-3:00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6:00-6:45pm SOUP & BREAD SUPPER
6:45-7:30pm PRESENTATION:
Webster native James Murphy will share his compelling life-story that brought him from a life on Wall Street to living at St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality working with the Rochester homeless community.
TUESDAY, MARCH 6
12:00-3:00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6:00-6:45pm SOUP & BREAD SUPPER
6:45-7:30pm TAIZE PRAYER
Join us for this beautiful evening of quiet prayer and meditative music in our candlelit church.
TUESDAY, MARCH 13
12:00-3:00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6:00-6:45pm SOUP & BREAD SUPPER
6:45-7:30pm PRESENTATION:
Father George Heyman, President and Professor of Biblical Studies at St. Bernard’s Institute, and popular speaker, will offer a reflection of “The Gift of the Eucharist” and it’s powerful impact in our lives.
TUESDAY, MARCH 20
12:00-3:00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6:00-6:45pm SOUP & BREAD SUPPER
6:45-7:30pm MUSICAL LENTEN REFLECTION:
This is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the music and readings of our Lenten season led by vocal ensembles and members of our choirs.
EUCHARIST INTENTIONS
Among the intentions for those who gather for the
Eucharist this week will be
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018
8:15AM FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018 8:15AM BETTY FREY – Patty & Joe Janiak
12:00-3:00PM Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 8:15AM JOHN STEINKAMP – Thelma Benwitz
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2018 8:15AM CHARLES & SARAH MENDOLA – Phil & Verna Mendola
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018
No Mass on Fridays
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2018 5:00PM FOR THE DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE SALEMME FAMILY – Tony & Maria Sutera
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018 7:30AM YOLANDA GASBARRE - Vinnie & Dina Falbo 9:00AM MARIE DEVOGELAERE & GLADYS HICKEY – The St. Rita Society 10:30AM DON EVANGELISTA – Family
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This week the Tabernacle Light will burn in loving memory of Father Richard Shatzel
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LENTEN FISH DINNERS
Served on Fridays during Lent
through March 23
5:00-7:00pm in the Parish Center
Fried or Baked Haddock are available as well as Cheese Pizza and Macaroni and Cheese for those who do not care for fish! Adult Fish dinners include fish, seasoned potato wedges, coleslaw and a roll for $12. Seniors are $11 and Children’s portions are $6.00. Soft Drinks, Milk, Coffee and Tea are $1 and Desserts are available to purchase - Dine in or Take Out is available.
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OPERATION RICE BOWL ~ We invite you to join us!
As part of our parish’s Lenten observance, we will again participate in Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten program, Operation Rice Bowl. Operation Rice Bowl has inspired Catholics in the United States to Pray, Fast, Learn and Give as we increase our understanding of our global community. Please pick up a Rice Bowl folder box found in the greeting area in church. We encourage you to participate in Operation Rice Bowl at home.
ST. RITA SCHOOL
Spirit of Learning Corner
HERE’S WHATS HAPPENING!
+ Hola! On Monday students interested in learning
Spanish were able to participate in their first Spanish Club meeting of 2018. They are definitely getting an edge on learning a foreign language for their Junior High and Senior High school years.
+ Wednesday was a very special day at St. Rita
School. Students were able to dress down in red to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. Students distributed Valentine Day cards to their classmates and teachers. (not all classes had a party) – keeping the day low key in reverence of Ash Wednesday too!
+ Wednesday was also our Ash Wednesday School
Mass. Students in Mrs. Sutley’s 5th Grade class led the school in this Liturgy which began the Lenten season.
+ Friday was the much anticipated Winter Fun Day.
Students in Grades K-4 spent Friday afternoon in and around St. Rita’s campus participating in a variety of winter-based, friendly, competitive games designed by Coach Mutrie. School Spirit was fully alive and contagious.
+ Keeping with school tradition, the 5th Grade students
had a very memorable Winter Fun Day at Harris Whalen Park. Students spent the entire day sledding, snacking, playing games, and drinking hot chocolate at the park. In the evening the 5th Graders and their families returned to the park for more sledding and fun for the entire family.
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Tuesdays during Lent From 12-3:00pm in Church
Come and spend some time with our Lord this Lent. Beginning Tuesday, February 20 we will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. This is a wonderful Lenten opportunity to just sit in the peace and quiet and in the presence of our loving God.
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Fridays during Lent
at 7:00pm in Church
February 16 & 23
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Spend some time with Jesus and follow Mary’s path this Lent by experiencing the Stations of the Cross through reflections, music, and presentations. Consider joining us after the Fish Dinner!
DIOCESAN DAY OF PENANCE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 12:30 - 7:30 pm Offered in all Diocesan-Wide Churches
PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 18, 2018
SUNDAY 2/18
8:30-11:00am Breakfast Club – Gym
TUESDAY 2/20 12:00-3:00pm Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction 8:30-9:30pm Women’s Basketball – Gym
THURSDAY 2/22 9:00-10:30pm Men’s Basketball – Gym
FRIDAY 2/23 5:00-7:00pm FISH DINNER – Gym 7:00pm STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Church
SATURDAY 2/24 8:15-8:45am Pray the Rosary – Church 3:30-4:30pm Reconciliation Available in Church
PARISH SUPPORT
For the Weekend of February 10 & 11
Total Budget Variance $ 12,466 $ 14,180 - $ 1,714
Year to Date Year to Date Budget Variance
$ 457,684 $ 461,588 - $ -3,904
(Our fiscal year is 7/1/17 – 6/30/18)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
We all grow spiritually when we share.
ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULED NEXT Weekend ~ February 24 & 25
Saturday, 5:00pm: David Kraft, Ben Dodds, Julia Collins, Brianna Andrews
Sunday, 7:30am: Ian Avery, Emmitt Wahl, Hunter Wahl, Lucas Wahl
Sunday, 9:00am: Anna Riedl, Emma Riedl, Sophie Mathis, Emma Mathis
Sunday, 10:30am: Holly Peckham, Anna Spagnola, Blaise White, RJ Barnard
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Calling all High School Students to participate in
LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS
High school students are invited to experience the Stations of the Cross from a different point of view this Lent by filling acting and behind the scenes roles.
Presentation dates are Friday, March 23 at 7:00 pm at Holy Trinity Church and Friday, March 30 at 7:00 pm at St. Rita. Practices will be Sundays, March 4, 11, and 18 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Please contact Elizabeth ([email protected]) for more information and to sign up to help by March 1.
BIBLE READINGS:
18 Sun 1st Sunday of Lent Gn 9:8-15 Ps 25:4-9 1 Pt 3:18-22 Mk 1:12-15 19 Mon Lv 19:1-2,11-18 Ps 19:8-10,15 Mt 25:31-46 20 Tue Is 55:10-11 Ps 34:4-7,16-19 Mt 6:7-15 21 Wed St. Peter Damian Jon 3:1-10 Ps 51:3-4, 12-13,18-19 Lk 11:29-32 22 Thu The Chair of St. Peter 1 Pt 5:1-4 Ps 23:1-6 Mt 16:13-19 23 Fri St. Polycarp Ez 18:21-28 Ps 130:1-8 Mt 5:20-26 24 Sat Dt 26:16-19 Ps 119:1-2,4-5,7-8 Mt 5:43-48
25 Sun 2nd Sunday of Lent Gn 22:1-2,9a,10-13,15-18 Ps 116:10,15-19 Rom 8:31b-34 Mk 9:2-10
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BREAKFAST CLUB NEWS!
This isn’t a “club” you need to join – All are Welcome Sunday mornings 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 always have our full menu offering eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, etc.
NEXT WEEK: Team 4’s special is: EGG BAKE served with warm buttered toast and a bottomless cup of coffee. This ministry runs on donations only which are greatly appreciated!
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CARE FOR GOD’S HOUSE: February 18 Mary Ann Beikirch
LINENS: Week of February 25 Sandra Kuebel
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH RETREAT
All high school students are welcome to attend this retreat at Camp Stella Maris
from Saturday, April 21 to Sunday, April 22
“I am the Bread of Life; he who comes to Me will not
hunger and he who believes in Me will never thirst.”
John 6:35
Feeling stressed by school, friends, or life? Need a break from the regular routine? Take a day for yourself to be refreshed and refueled by spending some time with God.
Transportation from Webster and food will be provided for $40 per participant. A minimum of 25 participants are required for this event, so please be sure to sign up this weekend! (Payment is not due until April.) Contact Elizabeth Kwiatkowski ([email protected]) for more information and to sign up.
ST. RITA SOCIETY is hosting a
COMMUNION BREAKFAST
Sunday, February 25
following the 9:00am Mass
Women and Men are all are welcome to please join us in
Church to celebrate Mass at 9:00am then over to
Glendoveers Restaurant on Old Browncroft Road for a
wonderful breakfast.
We are delighted to have:
Sr. Karlien Bach, RSM as our Guest Speaker.
Tickets are $10 per person and will be on sale after all masses in the greeting area - these next two weekends. You can also stop in or call in your reservation to the parish office (671-1100) up until Monday, February 21.
Carpooling will be available from Church for this event, so please do not hesitate to ask for a ride!
Any Questions, please call Kathy at 671-4347.
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MAKE THIS THE BEST LENT EVER!
Lent is the perfect time to form new life-giving habits and abandon old self-destructive habits. But most of us just give up chocolate. Then, when Easter arrives, we realize we really haven’t grown spiritually since the beginning of Lent. Lent is not just about giving things up, like chocolate. Lent is about doing something—something bold to become a better person! What if this year you did more than just give up something during Lent? Do something life-changing.
Ladies - join us for our Lenten Book Study
“Perfectly YOURSELF” By Matthew Kelly
WHEN: Tuesday, February 27 to March 27
TIME: 9:00am-10:00am
WHERE: St. Rita's Church Meeting Room 1
In this book we will explore the opportunities and obstacles we encounter when we decide to ask life’s BIG questions: Who am I? What am I here for? Full of powerful and practical lessons, Matthew Kelly shows us how to find lasting happiness in a changing world. Perfectly Yourself is a book for anyone who has failed at a diet, survived the collapse of a relationship,
or wondered if he or she would ever find a fulfilling career. Kelly teaches us how to find the balance between accepting ourselves and striving to become all God dreams for us to become. It’s a book for all of us who long to be at peace with who we are, where we are, and what we are doing, not in some distant tomorrow, but here and now—today.
All are welcome!! For more information or to reserve your spot please contact: Terezeja Lemieux at [email protected] or 703-606-6794 OR Darlene Piersall at [email protected] or 585-787-0983.
Our Parish Health Ministry Committee will be offering free Blood Pressure Screenings
after all Masses next weekend in Room 1
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PARISH HEALTH MINISTRY NEWS February is Heart Health Month! Learn more about key factors that can help you keep your heart healthy. High blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking are key risk factors contributing to heart disease. What can you do?
Don’t smoke
Maintain a healthy weight
Eat a healthy diet
Exercise regularly
Prevent or treat your other health conditions especially diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol
Stop by the Health Ministry table this weekend after Mass to pick up an American Heart Association pamphlet or CDC fact sheet to learn more.
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5th ANNUAL ROCHESTER CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
“The Power of the Eucharist:
Glorifying God and Sanctifying the Word”
Saturday, March 10 from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm (doors open at 7:00am)
Held at The Aquinas Institute ~ 1127 Dewey Ave
The cost is $50 for mail-in and $53.00 for online registrations. Forms are available in our parish office, greeting area, or online at Rochestercwc.org.
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The Lyric Chorale
Chrisanne Gates, Director
Present their Annual Cabaret
“Broadway Classics: In the Beginning”
Saturday, February 24 at 7:30pm
St. Rita’s Parish Center
Our Cabaret will feature songs from the early years of Broadway. Relax at dinner theater-style table seating and indulge in delicious finger food and beverages throughout the evening. There will be a raffle and a chance to win some great gift baskets. Join us and enjoy an evening of great music! Tickets are available at www.lyricchorale.org or at St. Rita’s Parish Office at (585) 671-1100. Doors open at 6:45pm.
SAVE THE DATE!
Boy Scout Troop 163 will be serving a Pasta Dinner
on Saturday, March 10 from 5:30-7:30 pm in the
Parish Center. $8 per person; children under 5 eat
free. Tickets available at the door.
St. Rita Parish invites you to an
ALL NEW Bible Study Program
Starting the First Week in March
All Webster Parishes Are Invited!
“DAVID the KING” by Bishop Robert Baron
This spring, we will be offering a study of King David by noted author and video lecturer Bishop Robert Baron. You may remember him from our popular series, “Catholicism” that we did a few years ago. David’s kingship recalls that of Adam in the Garden of Eden, and yet it points toward the King par excellence, Jesus Christ. The New Testament foretold a son of David who would realize the fullness of Israelite kingship … but whose actual reign defied expectation. King David causes us to look back toward Adam’s kingship and forward toward Christ the King, seeing Christ as the fulfillment of the Davidic line and the realization of the Kingdom of God on earth. In Bishop Barron's new film and study program, “David the King,” Bishop Barron helps us to understand this pivotal figure in light of the first king and the King of kings.
Three separate sessions are offered beginning March 5, 7 & 8 and runs for 7 weeks.
Groups meet on Monday mornings, Wednesday evenings & Thursday evenings
You can “Mix and Match” attending any of the sessions in the same week.
The dates and times are as follows:
Group 1 will meet Monday mornings in Room 1 from 10:00 - 11:30 am o March 5, 12, 19, April 2, 9, 16, 23
Group 2 will meet Wednesday evenings in Room 1 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm o March 7, 14, 21, April 4, 11, 18, 25
Group 3 will meet Thursday evenings in Room 1 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm o March 8, 15, 22, April 5, 12, 19, 26
TO REGISTER for this exciting program, please E-Mail the parish office at [email protected] or call the office at 671-1100 and let us know which session you would like to attend. The cost of materials (workbook & study guide) is $15. If you have specific questions please call Jerry Lupien at 794-3666 or by email: [email protected]
