5/8/16 ����St. Joseph & St. Patrick Church 702 Columbia Street Utica, NY 13502

(315) 735-4429 † SJSPUtica@syrdio.org † www.stjoestpat.org Pastoral Staff - Rev. Richard E. Dellos, Pastor Rev. Richard V. O’Neill - Rev. Anthony LaFache - Rev. Ralph J. Fraats

“We are Eucharistic Apostles of The Divine Mercy after the example of St. Marianne Cope.”

4/1/2018

Rev. Richard Dellos’ Message for the Easter Season:

The faithful are urged to live and celebrate the whole Easter season: “Father in heaven, fifty days have celebrated the fullness of the mystery of your revealed love.” This is confirmed in the preface of the Mass for Pentecost Day: “Today you sent the Holy Spirit on those marked out to be your children by sharing the life of your only Son, and so you brought the paschal mystery to its completion.” According to the gospel of the Second Sunday of Easter (John 20:22), Jesus pours out the Holy Spirit on the apostles on the day of the Resurrection. Thus the whole of the Easter season is filled with the breath of the Spirit of the Risen One, living among his disciples. It is opportune to point out this year the presence and action of the Holy Spirit throughout the whole of this season: the joy of the Easter season flows from the “new presence of the Risen Christ, who in bestowing the Holy Spirit on his disciples, remains with them.” Remaining faithful to the tradition of East and West, only passages from the New Testament (Acts of the Apostles, Revelation and the Gospel of John) are proclaimed on the Sundays of Easter. The readings help us grow in our knowledge and understanding of the ecclesial and sacramental value of the Easter celebrations, especially the Sacraments of Initiation. The Spirit of Christ breathes on the members of his body through these sacred mysteries, so that they live as Christians. The euchology of the Easter season emphasizes this pneumatological theme: the Christian community participates in the Pasch of its Lord entering into new life (that of the Risen Lord) in virtue of the Holy Spirit: “Let our celebration today raise us up and renew our lives by the Spirit that is within us.” This is particularly evident in the Seventh Week of Easter, where the life of Easter is strongly underlined as “life according to the Spirit,” waiting for the eschatological Easter. The liturgical contents of the week preceding the celebration of Pentecost should inspire communities and all the faithful who gather in various ways to prepare for the solemnity, to invoke the renewed pouring out of the gifts of the Spirit.

~ In Christ, Rev. Richard Dellos

April 7/8 Lector 1 Lector 2 Extraordinary Ministers of The Most Holy Eucharist Saturday 4:00 pm D. Tinelli-Miller E. Benton P. LaVigne, B. Sharpe, S. Tracz, S. Zumpano, T. Bierman Sunday 7:30 am J. Fazio W. Franz J. Pletl, J. Hartman, K. Hartman, M. Breslow, R. Breslow Sunday 10:30 am G. Gallien K. Kahler J. Sharpe, B. Kahler, J. Sullivan, D. Sullivan

Holy Saturday, March 31 8:00 pm ~ Easter Vigil Mass (Church)

~Robert J. Bick & Mary F. Bick by daughter Barbara DeBlois ~Kathleen Brooks by Russ & Marianne Brooks

~Kathleen Welchon by Russ & Marianne Brooks ~Russell Brooks, I by Russ & Marianne Brooks ~Gene & Dorothy Brockett by daughter, Jeanne

~Helen Raymond by Walter Raymond ~Sean Jewett by Aunt Dee

Easter Sunday, April 1 7:30 am ~ Mass (Church)

~Mildred Balutis by son, Gerry Balutis ~Living & Deceased Members of Altar Rosary Society

by the Altar Rosary Society ~Jack Linder by wife and family

~Daniel McAlinden by Tom & Maureen Mayer ~Joseph & Eunice Beaton by John & Bonnie

~Blair Kahler, Jr. (living/health) by John & Bonnie Carvelli 10:30 am ~ Mass (Church)

~David Koza by Rev. Ron Farchette ~Kenneth V. Roberts by Jeanne Brockett ~Mary S. Janjy by Mary Anne Kahler

~Rosella Siegenthaler by Lillian Smith & Family ~Lyle Roberts by Roberts Family

Monday, April 2 9:00 am ~ Mass (PC) ~Service Men & Women

5:30 pm ~ Mass (PC) ~Kahler Family (living/strength) Tuesday, April 3

9:00 am ~ Mass (PC) ~Those suffering addictions 5:30 pm ~ Healing Mass (Church) ~Peace in families

Wednesday, April 4 9:00 am ~ Mass (PC) ~All teachers

Thursday, April 5 9:00 am ~ Mass (PC) ~Those suffering mental illness

5:30 pm ~ Mass (PC) ~The elderly First Friday, April 6

9:00 am ~ Mass (PC) ~Conversion of sinners 5:30 pm ~ Mass (Church) ~Abused and neglected animals

First Saturday, April 7 9:00 am ~ Mass (Church)

~ SJSP Mother Marianne Westside Kitchen guests 4:00 pm ~ Mass (Church)

~Souls in Purgatory by Estelle Barton ~Helen Raymond by Walter Raymond ~Paul Czebieniak by Karen Boucher

Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8 7:30 am ~ Mass (Church)

~Mildred Balutis by son, Gerry Balutis ~Peter Chiarello by wife, Marilyn

~Mary Grace Mayer by Tom & Maureen Mayer ~Catherine & William Urban by William & Marilyn Urban

~Betty Maher (Anniversary) by Sandra Maher ~In Thanksgiving for favors received by John & Bonnie

10:30 am ~ Mass (Church) ~David Koza by Rev. Ron Farchette ~Gene Brockett by Roberts Family

~Burleigh Roberts by Roberts Family ~Kenneth V. Roberts by Jeanne Brockett

~Michael J. Knott (Anniversary) by sisters, Karen & Kathy & brother, Tom

3:00 pm ~ Mass (Church) ~All those seeking mercy

Memorial Sanctuary Lamp & Candles

Stepanick & Yaeck Families by Mr. Norbert Stepanick Mary Bartkowiak by Daughter Joanne Matthew Nasutovicz by Aunt Joanne

Military Candle Blessed Mother Candle Parish Center Chapel Altar Rosary Altar Rosary Fr. Theodore Lash

Society Society Perpetual Adoration Candle SJSP Church

Mass Intentions Sharing/Caring/Involved March 31, 2018 Sat. March 31 9:00 am (Church) Tenebrae 8:00 pm (Church) Easter Vigil in the Holy Night Sun. April 1 No Religious Education Classes 7:30 am (Church) Easter Sunday Mass 9:00 am (Church) Morning Prayer 9:55 am (Church) Rosary 10:30 am (Church) Easter Sunday Mass Mon. April 2 7:00 pm (Rectory) Baptismal Prep Class Tues. April 3 5:30 pm (Church) Healing Mass Wed. April 4 10:00 am (PC) St. Marianne Prayer Group 4:30 pm (PC) SFO Council Thurs. April 5 5:00 pm (Church) Vespers 6:15 pm (Rectory) Legion of Mary Fri. April 6 5:30 pm (Church) First Friday Mass 7:00 pm (PC) Charismatic Prayer Group Sat. April 7 Following 9:00 am Mass (Church) Prayers for Priests Devotion to Blessed Mother 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm (Church) Sacrament of Reconciliation Regular Mass Weekend Schedule Sun. April 8 8:45 am to 10:15 am (PC) Religious Education Classes 9:00 am (Church) Morning Prayer 9:55 am (Church) Rosary SJSP 29th Annual Divine Mercy Sunday 1:30 pm (Church) Reconciliation 2:30 pm (Church) Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:00 pm (Church) Divine Mercy Sunday Mass Everyday 12:00 am to 12:00 am (Adoration Chapel) Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration. You may book an Hour with Rose Roberts (315) 507-1305

Adorers needed late night and early morning hours...

Catch Up on The Wild Goose at home! No Wild Goose sessions weekends of

March 31/April 1 & April 7/8 10th Session of The Wild Goose Series will resume the weekend of April 14/15 : The Spirit of Adoption

The Wild Goose Series Link is on our SJSP web!

Thank you!

March 25, 2018 Weekend Collection will be reported

in April 8, 2018 bulletin due to early holiday

submissions.

Sacraments Celebrated at Easter Vigil

Receiving Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion: Leeyah Scaramuzzino • Zoe Sheloski

Brenda Boadt • Raymond Bownds

Baptism: Timira Sheloski Confirmation: Jeanne Brockett

God Bless their Journey in Faith!

May and June 2018 Schedules for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers are available in the Sacristy. There will also be sign-up sheets for Masses on Ascension Thursday, May 10th. Any questions or concerns: Mary Breslow (315)797-6328

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration: Rose M. Roberts (315) 507-1305 Westside Kitchen Director: Edward Morgan (315) 525-8328

WSKitchen Volunteer Coordinator: Katie Koscinski (315) 797-1985 Religious Ed.: Cheryl Staley, DRE (315) 507-2661 RCIA: Rev. Richard Dellos (315) 735-4429 x2

Evangelization/Baptisms: Ellen Benton (315) 735-4429 x5 Mother Marianne Book Shoppe: Doris Horton (315) 733-0700 Buildings & Grounds: Edward Morgan (315) 525-8328

Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-1pm/Fri. 9am-Noon Office Administrator/Social Media Editor/Weddings:

Deborah Sullivan (315) 735-4429 x4

Bulletin/Social Media Announcements need to be submitted 2 weeks in advance by 9 am Fridays & Holidays 3 weeks in advance. Please submit to Deborah Sullivan,

Bulletin Editor: SJSPUtica@syrdio.org

Weddings: To check Church availability and for preparation, please call the Parish Office 6 months prior (315) 735-4429 x4. Baptisms: Parents are required to attend a Baptismal preparation class. Contact Ellen Benton (315) 735-4429 x5 to schedule an appt.

Pray your rosary, daily if possible, for the downfall of ISIS. Most recently, praying the rosary in Nigeria has greatly reduced the terrorist activity of Boko Haram. The praying of the rosary is the most powerful weapon on earth.

Please remember SJSP. Thank you.

NEED THE EUCHARIST? If you or someone you know is Hospitalized, in a Nursing Home, or Homebound and wish

to receive the Eucharist and is a member of this parish please contact Maureen Mayer (315) 734-0504. Please remember to sign

the book in the sacristy recording the dates of your visits.

April 1, 2018

A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar April 1, 2018: Easter Sunday (John 20:1-9)

That first Easter morning was confusing. Jesus was missing and Mary Magdalene, Peter and John “did not know” what to do. In family life, there are confusing moments when “we don’t know” what to do. Like the apostles, we are Easter people when we believe and trust in each other even when all seems lost.

50th Anniversary Celebration May 20, 2018

In Honor of our 2 beloved priests,

please consider donating to Rev. Dellos’ & Rev. LaFache’s

50th Anniversary Celebration Fund.

(Kindly drop in collection basket or mail to rectory office)

Please include your name & address. Thank you for your consideration.

Easter Dinner Served Sunday, April 1st

SJSP Mother Marianne Westside Kitchen Between 11:30 am & 1:00 pm

SJSP 29th Annual Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8 1:30 pm: Confessions 2:30 pm: Chaplet of Divine Mercy 3:00 pm: Mass Guest Homilist: Dc. Michael Gudaitis

Following Mass, there will be veneration of the Divine Mercy Image and a blessing

with a First Class Relic of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska.

HOP ON OVER

Tuesday ~ April 10 at 6:30 pm Talk, Food, Wine* Free! Guest speaker: Sr. Lois Mary Paciello, CSJ Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Minister

Topic: Divine Mercy

2nd Tuesday of every month 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Mohawk Valley Winery > 706 Varick Street (Utica)

Conversations for the believers, the curious & the skeptics. Adults 40+ • No commitment necessary (*First Glass of Wine Free)

Questions/Contact: Deborah Sullivan (315) 735-4429 x4 Sponsored by the Diocese of Syracuse McDevitt Evangelization

Grant awarded to SJSP (Check out Video Promo on our web!)

Theology

Healing Masses at SJSP! First Tuesday of every month

Healing Mass for the Unity of Family April 3 at 5:30 pm Mass in SJSP Church followed by music, prayer with Mary the Mother of God as our intercessory

for family healing led by Rev. Anthony LaFache.

Where can you find peace, relaxation and the best therapy in town?

At Eucharist Perpetual Adoration! Our safe, warm chapel offers an

environment in which you have time with the Blessed Sacrament, time

to reflect, and deepen your faith in our Lord. Put your trust in Him.

Check out SJSP Eucharistic Perpetual Adoration Page www.stjoestpat.org

or call Rose Marie Roberts (315) 507-1305. Did we mention one

hour sessions are free? Call now to schedule your hour in Adoration of our Lord.