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Music Director: Mark Radlowski

Organist: Jean Burgdorf

Secretary/Bulletin: Sherri Coia

Grounds & Maintenance: David Wheat

Webmaster: Karl Hahn

Business Admin.: Patricia Pagano

Parish Council President: Craig Brown

Trustees: Mary Marlar, Thomas Wick

MASS SCHEDULE MASS SCHEDULE MASS SCHEDULE MASS SCHEDULE Daily M-F at 9:00 am

Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm w/Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Sep.-May)

Sunday 11:00 am

Rectory/Office Hours

Monday—Friday

9:30 am - 4:00 pm or by appointment

1807 Bedford Street Rome, NY 13440

Rectory 315.336.3082 Fax 315.336.3083

email: stpaulsrome@syrdio.org web: www.stpaulsrome.com

5748 Stokes-Lee Center Rd. Lee Center NY 13363

Rectory/Parish Center 315. 336.2661 Fax: 315.336-8418

email: stjosephs.leecenter@syrdio.org

Music Director: Scott Rutledge

Organist: Jennifer Evans

Secretary: Ellie O’Shei

Bulletin: Sherri Coia 336-3082 email: stpaulsrome@syrdio.org

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (C.L.O.W.): Mary Jane Gruver

Grounds & Maintenance: Volunteers

Parish Council President: Patrick Hetherington

Trustees: Charles Engelbrecht, Patricia Box

MASS SCHEDULEMASS SCHEDULEMASS SCHEDULEMASS SCHEDULE Daily Wed., Thu. at 8:00 am

Saturday Vigil 6:00 pm

Sunday 9:00 am w/Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Sep.-May)

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FAITH FORMATION OFFICE 315.334.9570

Kathy Sledziona, DRE email: KSledziona@syrdio.org

Rectory/Office Hours

Monday—Thursday

8:30 am - 1:30 pm or by appointment

“A Christian Community in the Roman Catholic Tradition”

FAITH FORMATION 315.336-2661

Ken Puchalski email: stjosephs.leecenter.re@syrdio.org

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:

At Mass or on Sunday ~ by appointment only

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK, HOUSE & HOSPITAL CALLS:

Please notify the rectory if you know anyone who is unable to

get to church but wishes to receive the Sacraments.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

St. Paul’s: Sat. 3:15-3:45pm

St. Joseph’s: Sat. 5:30-5:45pm or by appointment

R.C.I.A.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process of inquiry,

learning and faith development for people interested in

becoming a Catholic. Call the rectory for information.

WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME! If you are new in the parish, please introduce yourself after Mass or at the rectory. We want to know and serve you!

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Parish registration (census) forms are

available at the exits of church; you may indicate that you would

like a registration form on the visitors envelopes found in the

pews and they may be placed in the collection basket.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: All couples

planning to be married at St. Paul’s or

St. Joseph’s should notify Father Kelly as far

in advance as possible ~ at least 6 months.

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Pastor Rev. Robert L. Kelly Rev. Robert L. Kelly Rev. Robert L. Kelly Rev. Robert L. Kelly

Rev. Mr. Ed Doyle, Jr. (Deacon)Ed Doyle, Jr. (Deacon)Ed Doyle, Jr. (Deacon)Ed Doyle, Jr. (Deacon) (H) 336-6647

Colleen McAuliffe Adamson

St. Johnˊs

~ Daily Mass in Church ~ Sunday, April 3rd:

2 pm Divine Mercy Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Benediction

Monday, April 4th: Annunciation of the Lord 9:00 David A. Stephan - Anniv. ~ Family Tuesday, April 5th: 9:00 Sam Barone ~ Family

Wednesday, April 6th: 9:00 Jacqueline Rolewicz ~ Jerry & Carol Stagner 10 :00 (Bethany) Communion Service Thursday, 7th: St.John Baptist de la Salle 9:00 Trudy Pfrimmer– Anniv. ~ Family *** Walter G. Blaschak - 8th Anniv. ~ Mary *** Henry Saladino - Birthday ~ Diane Friday, 8th: 9:00 FOR THE PARISH Next weekend: April 9/10 : Third Sunday of Easter

4 pm Thomas Zkrzewski ~ Family

*** F. Richard Gifford—1st Anniv. ~ Joe Aquino ***

*** Patti Brement—Birthday ~ Doris Kelly

*** Greta Norton - Anniv. ~ Ron & girls

11am Ruth Grogan—Anniv. ~ Gloria

*** Ronald Hunt ~ Genevieve Myers

Eucharistic Ministers

C. Brown, D. Myslinski, M. Powers,

I. Nichter, J. Nichter

Master/

Thurifer (SP)

P. Mecca

Servers

Eucharistic Ministers for Rome Hospital

Liturgical Ministers for next weekend: April 9/10, 2016 Third Sunday of Easter

Readings Liturgical Cycle C

ST. JOSEPH’S 336-2661

Betty Bowler

Kellyne Brown

Herb Brown

Rocco Clark

Jerry Cooper

Jaxon Cope

Bill Gavin

Ron Lamandia

Lori Losowski

Doris Ludwig

Loretta Marsh

Ayden Mosher

Jay Maitland

Norm Pickett

Toni Quattro

Debbie Roe

J. Romeo Peggy Rutledge

Nuala Sheen

Norm Spencer

Angel Stevens

Brandon Wakefield

ST. PAUL’s 336-3082

St. Paul’s Devotional Candles: Special Intention St. Joseph’s Memorials:

Money Counters (SJ): Team 5 – McClintock, Vitevitch

Hospital Visitor (SP) Week of 4/10 M. Mercurio

C.L.O.W. (Childrens Liturgy)

SP 4pm T. Keeney SJ 9 am Mary Jane Gruver

Wednesday, April 6th:

8 am Communion Service Thursday, April 7th: 8 am Communion Service

Next weekend: 9/10:

6 pm Joan Szalkucki ~ husband, Ben

9 am Robert Dondero ~ The O’Connell’s

*** Leah Rotenberry ~ Mary Lou Engelbrecht

Kari Barber

Chris Blaschak Karen Deane Ed Doyle Wally Fey

David J. Fiore

Fran Fountain

Charlotte Gressien

Marie Howard

Mary Ann Larrivey

Peter Mastracco Marge McDonald

Olga Olnas

Norm Pickett

Andrea Pouliot

Sharon Reilly

Mandy Rokicki

Beth Smith

Aileen Staudmyer

John Sullivan

Viola Surace

Rita Thayer Carol Wick

Sr. Marie Wilson Joanne Wray

We ask you to pray for the sick of our parishes listed below and for all those not listed and in need of our prayers.

Call the office or have a family member call , to add your name to our list or remove it when the crisis has passed.

New names added will appear in italics for 1 month.

This Weekend - April 3, 2016 Divine Mercy Divine Mercy Divine Mercy Divine Mercy

April 10 - Team 3

This weekend 4/3/16 Acts 5:12-16 Revelation 1:9-11a John 20:19-31

L. Haag, H. McCullough,

A. Platis

David Bunker H. Skibitski,/

R. Stokes

A. Peer, M. Snider, M. Scheiderich A. Goldman, C. Perrotta

D. OˊNeill K. OˊNeill

Lector

4pm Mary Marlar

6pm Deb Flack

9am MaryAnn Snider

11am

M. Burgdorf, B. Tessien,

M. Nash, J. Nash

Next weekend 4/10/16 Acts 5:27-32 Revelations 5:11-14 J0hn 21:1-19

A. Burgdorf, N. Burgdorf,

A. Mecca

The Parish Communities of St. Paul & St. Joseph

offer their heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the

family and friends of Msgr. Francis Culkin, who entered into eternal rest last week.

B. Diehl, D. Flack, M. Gluck

APRIL is:

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

This month is a time to recognize that

each and every one of us can play a part

in promoting the well-being of our

children, who are gifts entrusted to us

by God.

The Diocese of Syracuse unconditionally believes in the

dignity of all people and places a special emphasis on the

safety of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All

of our youth have the right to be safe and protected from

harm in all environments – home, school, religious institu-

tions, neighborhoods, and communities. Each of us, as part

of the Syracuse Diocese, is entrusted to protect child and

young people and dedicated to restore by bringing the

healing ministry of the diocese to bear wherever possible. The Diocese of Syracuse embraces this right to safety and is dedicated to promoting the protection of children and young people. The program continues to strengthen due to our passion for the safety of our children, a passion and commitment shared by you, me, our bishop, our clergy and diocesan leadership, our employees, our volunteers. We must recognize this responsibility to our children, accept it, embrace it. For diocesan reporting purposes, contact: Victim Assistance Coordinator Jacqueline Bressette at 315-470-1465 or via e-mail: at jbressette@syrdio.org).

VETERAN OUTREACH Quarterly Meeting

Saturday, April 9th at 11:00 am in the St. Paul’s Parish Center. Veterans from the Rome area are welcome to join us.

SP & SJ Please join me in welcoming Fr. Michael Donovan, who will offer the Masses at our parishes this weekend.

SJ RCIA (parish center) 10:15—11:15 am

SP &SJ Confirmation Candidate Rehearsal @ SP 6:30 pm

SJ Bible Study Matt. 26-28 “Jesus’ Life-Giving Death” 10:15am

SP Christ Life Committee Meeting 4:30 pm

Wednesday: April 6th: St. John Baptist de la Salle

SJ Choir Rehearsal new voices welcome 7 - 9 pm SP Choir Rehearsal new voices welcome 7pm

Monday: April 4th: Annunciation of the Lord

Jesus came and stood in their midst and

said to them, "Peace be with you."

Jesus said to Thomas, "Put your finger

here and see my hands, and bring your

hand and put it into my side, and do not be

unbelieving, but believe." John 20: 19-31

Tuesday: April 5th: SJ Adoration in Church 9:30-10:30 am and 7-8 pm

Joint news for ST. PAUL’S & ST. JOSEPH’S

Thursday: April 7th:

56 Ways to be Merciful

#17 Pray a novena for the good of

someone you dislike.

On Easter night, Jesus greets his terrified disciples with "Peace." But the peace of the Risen Christ is more than just the absence of conflict, more than just the quiet, unchallenged acceptance of another's heartless behavior or selfish expectations. Christ's peace is the hard work of loving when it is most difficult to love, of putting aside one's own disappointments and doubts for the sake of the common good, of forgiving when we are too angry or disappointed, of reaching out even when we are sure we will be rebuffed or rejected. The Risen One's gift of peace is centered in no less than Christ himself: to imitate his selflessness, his compassion, his joys in our own homes and hearts. “May the Lord fill your hearts and your homes with his peace” Bishop Cunningham

The Easter Season has just begun! From Easter Sunday until Pentecost Sunday, Catholics around the world continue to celebrate the triumphant resurrection of the Lord.

Next Weekend: April 9/10: Third Sunday of Easter

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If you missed Mass during the week, our weekly

bulletin is published on the website (in color)!

Please visit us at www.stpaulsrome.com (updated!)

SP Faith Formation Grades K-4 (last class) 8:00 am

SJ Faith Formation Grades 1-8 10:15-11:15 am

This Weekend: April 2/3: DIVINE MERCY

CELEBRATE DIVINE MERCY 2:00 pm Sunday at St. Paul’s Church Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Benediction Homily by Fr. James Tormey

SP DIVINE MERCY 2:00 pm

SJ SHARE Weekend SJ Faith Formation Grades 1-8 10:15-11:15 am SJ Faith Formation Grades 9 & 10 9am Mass - 11:15

SJ RCIA welcome for Easter Sacraments Sun. 9am Mass

Knights of Columbus 112 Ridge St.

The next meeting:Thursday, April 14th at 7:00 p.m. Bingo is at 7:00 p.m. each Wednesday. The Knights are looking for interested Catholic males over 18

to join and help us support our area churches and

community. Call 337. 4010 to learn about the Knights.

SP &SJ Confirmation Candidate & Sponsor Rehearsal @ SP 5:30 pm

SP Veteran Outreach Quarterly Meeting Sat. 11 am

SP Altar Serving Training Sat. 10:30 am - Noon

Syracuse Diocese Family Life Education 472.6754 www.FAMILYEDUCATIONSYRACUSE.ORG or info@syrdio.org

Marriage Preparation (Pre-Cana) classes We now have online registration for all Marriage Preparation classes. The goal is to make finding and registering for a class easier for everyone. A couple may attend any available location (cost $75 p/couple). To register visit: www.syracusediocese.org Search Marriage Preparation. Click on Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation

SJ Spring Bag Sale Fri. 5-7 pm Sat. 9am—1pm

Please pray for Ursala Ashmore (Fr. Bob’s Aunt)

Msgr. Francis Culkin Msgr. Robert Davern

who died recently, and their families.

Sending Prayers and Easter Blessings to our Troops.

First Communion

Sunday, April 24th 11:00 am Rehearsals: Wednesdays April 13 & 20 6:30 pm

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STEWARDSHIP

Actual Income Budgeted Expense Easter 2016 $ 10,388.00 $ 6,800.00 Totals: $ 259,001.00 $ 258,148.00 Total (over) budget: + $ 853 Thank you for your generous Easter offering! Fr. Bob

St. Paul’s Parish News

“DOOR TO DOOR” our Spring collection of

canned goods continues. Place food donations in wire baskets at exits. April collection is: Personal Hygiene products.

Next Meeting: Monday, May 2nd 3pm

St. Paul’s Social Ministry News ~

VETERANS OUTREACH Program

We provide a welcoming community for all veterans,

in particular, recent returnees from deployment. For more information: Please contact Gene at 225-1520

or e-mail: Eugene@Blackburncny.net

Next Meeting: Saturday, April 9th 11:00 am

Kathy Sledziona, Director (315) 334-9570 e-mail: KSledziona@syrdio.org

Faith Formation News from Kathy

Wed. Gr. K-4 Apr. 6* (*Last Class) 8:00 am

New Altar Server Training

Deacon Ed Doyle visited with the students in

Grades 3-4 last week inviting them to become

Altar Servers.

If your child brought home a letter from

Deacon Ed, it is because they have expressed an

interest in this ministry.

If your child did not bring home a letter, but is

still considering altar serving, we encourage

you to call for information.

Students from all grade levels are welcome (and needed)

to serve. Rome Catholic and Home Schooled students are

also invited to receive instruction.

Parents should contact Fr. Bob at 336-3082 or Deacon Ed

at 336-6647 with questions or to express interest.

Parental consent and support is essential.

Training session scheduled for: Saturday, April 9th

10:30am– Noon — New Altar Servers

This training will allow them to begin serving at the weekend

liturgies during the summer months.

Confirmation

Celebrant: Bishop Thomas Costello Saturday, April 16th 4:00 pm

We will welcome confirmands, sponsors and their families from St. Paul’s, St. Joseph’s & St. Patrick’s

Rehearsals: Mon, April 4th Candidates 6:30 pm Thu., April 7th Candidates & Sponsors 5:30 pm

St. Paul’s 200 Club 2016 Kick-off Drawing: April 30th

Now that Easter has passed, there is time to

prepare the tickets for our upcoming kickoff! The

checks will be deposited and the mailing should be

ready by 4/11. Everyone is welcome to join. This is

our (only) Annual Fundraiser. Membership is still

$52 (that’s just $1 per week). There are two - $200

winners each week for 20 weeks. Winning tickets

are returned to the drawing. Members can win multiple times! Please make checks payable to: St. Paul’s 200 Club Thank you so much for your support!

6th Year!

“Our Lenten Way of Faith 2016” Donations/Rice Bowls this weekend.

Thank you!

MMMMany thanks to all who contributed in time,

talent and service to give our Holy season

meaning and a message of hope in this Year of

Mercy.

Special Thanks to: Mark Radlowski, Choir Director & Organist

Jean Burgdorf, - Organist

~ Choir members, Lectors, Servers, Ushers and Ministers ~ The Confirmation Class for the Easter Egg Hunt

Flowers & Decorations: David Wheat, Pat Pagano, Peg Page, Pat Parry, Butch Welch,

Sheila Bonvincino, Chris Blaschak, Matt Blaschak and Connor Grey.

God Bless all Easter People, Fr. Bob

Barry Gibbs Reda Donations: Steve & Patty Young, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald House

Additional Easter Memorials:

Parish Pantry - This weekend, April 2/3 is

our SHARE weekend. We are in need of soups, laundry detergent, cake mixes & paper towels. Thank you for you continued support of our pantry!

CONFIRMATION April 16th at the 4pm Mass at St. Paul’s with Celebrant, Bishop Thomas Costello

Bible Discussion Group Every Sunday after Mass 10:15-11:15 am “Matthew 26-28: Jesus’ Life-Giving Death”. It is the study of Jesus’ Passion and Resurrection. Book & Coffee provided. All we need is you!

St. Joseph’s Parish News

3/27/16 Regular $ 3,080 Loose Cash 640 Capital Improvement 25 Flowers 42 Lenten Sacrifice 125 Religious Ed 10 Holy Land 76 Catholic Relief 5 Thank you for your generous Easter offering! Fr. Bob

Stewardship

Ken Puchalski, Director Joe Perrotta, Assistant (315) 336-2661

e-mail: stjosephs.leecenter.re@syrdio.org Faith Formation Class Dates Confirmation Apr. 3, 17, May 1 9am Mass - 11:15 am

Rehearsals at St. Paul’s: Mon 4/4 6:30 & Thur. 4/7 5:30 pm Grades 1-8 Apr. 3,10,17, May 1 (Last Class) 10 - 11am

20/20 Bathroom Construction Raffle Congratulations to our Week #13 ($100) Winner

Judy Smith

Thank You!

Adoration ~ A Quiet Time with Jesus Join us in Church every Tuesday: 9:30-10:30 am or 7-8 pm

St. Joseph’s Choir Spring Concert

Friday, May 20th 7:00 pm

The St. Joseph’s music ministry, under the direction

of Scott Rutledge, will present it’s Annual Spring Concert

in church. All are welcome. The concert is free.

Save the date!

New Ministries! Ministry of God’s Love and Mercy Ministry of God’s Love and Mercy Ministry of God’s Love and Mercy Ministry of God’s Love and Mercy for those who have been away from the Church for awhile

Administration of Holy Communion Administration of Holy Communion Administration of Holy Communion Administration of Holy Communion to the Sick/ Homebound to the Sick/ Homebound to the Sick/ Homebound to the Sick/ Homebound

If you know of a neighbor, friend, or relative that would benefit

from these ministries. Invite them to contact the parish office at

336.2661 to make an appointment for a visit.

Proper Disposal of Old Palms St. Joseph’s is now

offering a proper and

dignified way to dispose

of your old palms.

A receptacle will be placed in the front of

church until April 10th

with a sign which reads: “Palms from Years Past.”

Stan Baldigo Terry Goetz

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Goetz

Betts & French Families Mrs. Eleanor French

Moreno Civaneo Family Hayden Family John & Carmen Hayden

Donations: Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Sanzone Mr. & Mrs. Paul Mullin

Additional Easter Memorials:

SPRING BAG SALE: APRIL 8 & 9

The outreach committee will be holding its annual

spring bag sale Friday, April 8 from 5 to 7 PM,

and Saturday, April 9 from 9 to 1 PM. Come and

shop! There is always an amazing collection of household goods,

clothing and interesting stuff.

$3.00 to fill a bag on Friday $1.00 per bag on Saturday.

Donations of gently used winter clothing, household goods, toys,

electronics, books, etc. can be dropped off in the church base-

ment. The proceeds will support outreach activities in the parish,

including the food pantry and the Christmas basket program.

Volunteers are needed to help sort the donations and to work

at the sale. If you are interested in giving us a hand, please call Mary Jane Gruver at 942-3099 or e-mail at MJMGruver@gmail.com.

We welcome to full communion of the Easter Sacraments April Arch-Espigares

and for Confirmation Laura Brace

On Sunday, April 10th at the 9:00 am Mass.

Our Parishes are Handicapped Accessible

Weekly Bulletin available online www.stpaulsrome.com