THE CHURCH OF ST. MICHAEL & ST. PETER March 21-22, 2020

TELEVISED MASSES:

Spectrum Cable Channel 98 – Saturdays 8:30PM

WSYR Channel 9 – Sundays at 6:30AM

www.youtube.com/syrdio

EWTN: Spectrum Channel 44 – Masses at Midnight Saturdays, 8:00AM, 12:00PM, 7:00PM Sundays

PRIVATE PRAYER: Saturdays & Sundays 9:00am – 4:00pm the Church will be open for private prayer

use the main doors only

BULLETINS: can be picked up on the small tables in the Gathering Area or on the porch at the rectory

or if you haven’t already sign up for our e-bulletin

Novena Prayer for an end to the Coronavirus Pandemic

O Mary, full of grace, Patroness of this nation and Mother of the Church, in this time of illness and worldwide

need we seek your intercession for the human family before your Son’s throne of grace and mercy. We ask for

strength in adversity, health in weakness, and comfort in sorrow. Help us, O Blessed Mother, to be filled with

confidence and trust in the tender compassion of our God. Let us not be afraid, like our own Saint Marianne

Cope, who entrusted her life and ministry among the outcasts of society into the care of our Divine Physician.

Continue to watch over all who are sick as well as those who care for them and give wisdom to all who are

seeking a cure. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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Phone Number: 315-469-6995 * Fax: 315-469-6996 * Web Site: www.stmichael-stpeter.org

Twin Parish: The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Chauffard, Haiti

============================================================================ Pastoral Staff

Rev. Henry J. Pedzich - Pastor Ext.#105 Weekend Associates:

Rev. Frank Nash, SJ & Rev. Thomas McGrath

Parish Office/Rectory - 315-469-6995 Theresa Malvasi- Secretary Ext.#101

E-mail: stmichaelstpeter@syrdio.org

Sandy Narusky - Bookkeeper Ext #102

E-mail: FINstmichaelstpeter@syrdio.org

Adult Initiation/RCIA

David Kelly - 315-491-5715

Altar Rosary Society

Anne DeLand - 315-751-5278 Baptisms and Baptism Classes

Call Rectory for Preparation & Appt.

Faith Formation & Youth Ministry

Faith Formation: Bonnie Barker Ext. 103

E-mail – FFstmichaelstpeter@syrdio.org

Confirmation: Stephanie Stewart Ext. 104 Youth Ministry: Stephanie Stewart

E-mail – YMstmichaelstpeter@syrdio.org

Finance Committee - Ron Case - 315-345-6512

E-Mail - rcase28@twcny.rr.com

Haiti Committee - Kate McMahon - 315-214-1569

E-Mail - Afrikate@aol.com

Knights of Columbus Mitch Carmody - 315-492-1094

Music Ministry Thomas M. Andino - 315-468-9761

New Parishioners – Sign up forms are

Available at Church entrances or Rectory Office.

Parish Outreach

Theresa Malvasi - 315-469-6995

June McLaughlin - 315-673-4400 (Bethany)

Pastoral Council - Tom Abbamont - 315-492-6658

E-Mail - tabbamon@twcny.rr.com

Respect for Life – Kristen Popov - 315-673-4059 E-Mail - kristen.popov@gmail.com

Sacrament of Reconciliation – suspended due to the

coronavirus

Weekday Masses - suspended due to the coronavirus

Weekend Masses - suspended due to the coronavirus

Matrimony – Contact Pastor (6 Month notice required)

Office Hours: M-T-Th-F 9:00am to 4:30pm

Wednesday's 9:00am to 1:00pm

THE CHURCH OF ST. MICHAEL & ST. PETER

MASS INTENTIONS

Mass Intentions will be rescheduled at a

later date. Please continue to pray for all of

the deceased and their families.

CHURCH GIVING

We still need your support! Please send your donations

either through mail or drop off at the rectory or

electronic giving please call the office.

GOSPEL THIS WEEK

Sunday, March 22 – Jn 9:1-41

Monday, March 23 – Jn 4:43-54

Tuesday, March 24 – Jn 5:1-16

Wednesday, March 25 – Lk 1:26-38

Thursday, March 26 – Jn 5:31-47

Friday, March 27 – Jn 7:1-2

Saturday, March 28 – Jn 7:40-53

Sunday, March 29 – Rom 8:8-11

Psalter: Week IV, page 257

For more readings go to: USCCB.org click on the calendar

for the date for Daily Readings.

FOR THOSE SICK & CONVALESCING

Michael Sopchak, Nancy Bush, Fred Mangine, Jaqueline

Steele, Thomas Aloi, Kimberly Schoemann, Donald &

Ernest Fenner, William E. Kelly, Lynn Gravina, Mary

Caputo, Joan Kraus, Chris Jones, Michael Mancuso,

John Grim, Kathleen Ellis, John Newmiller, Mike &

Gerry Strojnowski, Elaine & Fred Peterson, Rosemary

Dileo, Noah Ramsay, Sally Heater, Elizabeth Lyons,

Alida Bender, Steve Kelly, Fran Vertucci, Fr. Pedzich

YOUTH MINISTRY Stephanie Stewart 315-469-6600 ext. 104 or ymstmichaelstpeter@syrdio.org Youth Ministry/Faith Formation website: www.smsp-youth.org Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SM.SP.youth/ All Faith Formation sessions suspended until April 19/20.

CONFIRMATION RETREAT UPDATE: Our retreat has been rescheduled for June 7th

Monks’ Bread orders will be available for pick up on Sunday, April 5th between 10am-2pm. If other arrangements need to be made please contact Stephanie at ymstmichaelstpeter@syrdio.org or 315-469-6600 X 104. Thank you very much for your support!

MARCH 21-22, 2020

HAITI CANCELLATION The Book & Bake Sale fundraiser for our Twin Parish scheduled for this weekend is postponed until a future date. We will also stop taking donations for the sea container shipment. If the sea container is shipped as planned, we have 11 boxes already packed with donations from the cancelled fall medical mission that will be sent. Please consider a donation to keep the school lunch program going. Checks made out to the Church of St. Michael and St. Peter with 'Haiti' in the memo line can be mailed to our church. At this difficult time, please keep our sisters and brothers in Haiti in your prayers. The community of Chauffard has no doctors, no hospital, no respirators and no ambulance.

Banns of Ordination

Mathew C. Lumia is a candidate for the Sacrament of

Holy Orders for the Permanent Diaconate. Bishop Lucia

formally asks the St. Michael-St. Peter parish

community to affirm his ordination Saturday, April 25,

2020 and to accept his ministry. He also asks that if

anyone knows any reason why Matt should not receive

the Sacrament of Holy Orders to make such fact known

to our pastor Fr. Pedzich.

FOOD PANTRY ITEMS CAN STILL BE DROPPED

OFF AT THE RECTORY PORCH IN THE BLUE BIN.

THANK YOU!

BINGO CANCELLATION

Anita's Bingo that was to be held on March 28, 2020 is Postponed at this time. Thanks to all who donated gift cards for the Bingo, they will be used for when we can reschedule the event. Please call Cara Kirby at1315-882-0610 and Jane Foley at 315 345-7561 if you have any questions.

“The Lord looks on the heart.” Are you

called to bring the Light of Christ to the

world through a vocation to the priesthood

or consecrated life? Call Father Jason Hage

(315) 470-1468 or write

vocations@syrdio.org.

Collection week of March 14-15, $3,183.00

THE CHURCH OF ST. MICHAEL & ST. PETER

The Fourth Sunday of Lent

From the Pastor’s desk.

The Fourth Sunday of Lent is traditionally known as

“Laetare Sunday.” Laetare means “rejoice.” It

sets a tone of joyful anticipation of Easter. We are

halfway there. However, it may be difficult to have

any sense of joy during this worldwide crisis.

As we hunker down, during this Corona Virus

outbreak, let us not forget the three disciplines of

LENT. As disciples of Jesus we are called to

Prayer, Fasting and Charitable works.

With our Masses and Church activities suspended,

consider that we are fasting from celebrating

together on Sunday and from the Holy Sacraments

given to us by Jesus. During this fast please find

the opportunity to pray at home alone or with your

family. Pick up a book of spiritual reading. Check

around your home for one of the “Matthew Kelly”

books you have not had the time to read. Continue

to use your Black Books and perhaps reintroduce

yourself and your family to the praying of the

rosary. Read your Bible. Watch Sunday Mass on

your computer or television.

When you are out shopping remember that others

are in need. Don’t overbuy and share your bounty

with your neighbors.

This time will teach us a great deal of what it means

to be a disciple of Christ. Now is the time to be

authentic Christian men and women. This is a time

that challenges us in so many ways. We are

challenged to give of our time, our resources, our

hopes and dreams, and even our lives. Be men and

women (and children) of genuine faith. Continue to

be faithful to your baptismal promises. Follow the

spirit of Jesus and give willingly, unsparingly,

unconditionally and joyfully.

“Lord Jesus, humble, obedient servant of the

Father, may we imitate your example of a faithful

servant. Be Jesus to each other. Be sources of

healing, hope, protection, sustenance, and life. Do

so in whatever way you can and by whatever means

you possess.”

MARCH 21-22, 2020

Saint Corona Yes, there is a St. Corona! Corona was only 16 and gave her life to comfort a fellow Christian, St. Victor. Right in the middle of the Coronavirus pandemic is the city of Anzu, Italy. There is a basilica in Anzu where the relics of St. Victor and St. Corona have been preserved since the 9th century. The word Corona is Latin for crown, Ironically, St. Corona is considered as one of the patron saints of pandemics. St. Corona’s feast day, along with St. Victor’s, May 14. We ask both of them to pray for us all that this pandemic subsides. For more information on these Saints please go to https://aleteia.org/2020/03/14/yes-theres-actually-a-st-corona-and-shes-buried-in-the-middle-of-the-

pandemic/

FAITH FORMATION Bonnie Barker 315-469-6600 ext 103 FAITH SHARING: Before you and your family come to Mass next weekend look up the readings for March 29th, the Fifth Sunday of Lent: Ezekiel 37:12-14; Romans 8:8-11 and John 11:3-7,17,20-17,33b-45. When Mary and Martha’s brother, Lazarus, died, Jesus came to be with them. He cried with them and prayed with them. He then gave them a message of hope: “I am the resurrection and the life” and brought Lazarus back to life. Do you know someone who is lonely because a loved one has died? Call them and invite them to be with your family. NO CLASSES: Due to the corona virus we are suspending classes for Pre-K through grade 6 and will return on April 19 -20. CLASS LITURGY: March 29th our 5th and 6th grade liturgy is being cancelled. CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: We are suspending this until further notice due to the corona virus. UPDATES will be given in this bulletin, by email, on the youth ministry website, on the parish website and/or by mail. If you have questions you can email Bonnie Barker at FFstmichaelstpeter@syrdio.org as I will be in the office only one day a week.

Parish website at: www.stmichael-stpeter.org Youth Ministry/Faith Formation website at: www.smsp-

youth.org

RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: March 25th is the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord. It is time for us to again begin to pray for our spiritually adopted unborn who are in danger of abortion.