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1355 Hatch Road Webster, NY 14580 (585) 671-5520 www.ChurchofHolySpiritWebster.org
Breaking News! We have all experienced a time while watching a favorite TV program, the screen flashes to: “We interrupt your regularly scheduled program to bring you this very important news bulletin!” When we hear someone in authority speak, they generally command our attention. In the Gospel reading this 4th Sunday of Ordinary time, Mark intentionally shows Jesus as one who spoke and acted with authority. But Jesus’ authority was not derived from something else. Unlike the scribes, who called upon scripture, famous rabbis, or knowledgeable scholars, Jesus possessed authority that was his own. His authority came from who he was and how he acted. Jesus’ identity is made clear to Mark’s readers from the very beginning of his Gospel. In Mark 1:1, we read, “Here begins the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” The scribes, Pharisees, and Jesus’ disciples often appeared to be uncertain about his identity. But Mark kept his readers in the know by including in his Gospel little glimpses at Jesus, the Son of God. The first glimpse came at Jesus’ baptism: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” Another glimpse is offered in today’s Gospel reading, where Jesus is recognized and acclaimed as “the Holy One of God.” It was not until the end of his Gospel that Jesus’ identity is fully recognized by the centurion: “Truly this man was the Son of God.” Besides teaching with authority, Jesus also acted with authority by proving that as Son of God, he was more powerful than any evil spirit. We who have been called to follow Jesus are also called to enjoy a share in his authority. When we speak and act and do all things in his name, ours is an authority authentically derived from his. But if we use that authority unworthily to press for power, wealth and control over others, then our authority is not true, nor does it reflect our belonging to Jesus. But how do we strike the proper balance? Perhaps we might take a cue from the people in the synagogue at Capernaum so long ago. They were open to listening to Jesus. They recognized he was offering them “a new teaching with authority.” They were simple and humble enough to be astonished. Some translations even say “spellbound!” In their amazement at what they had seen and heard, they also acknowledged Jesus’ power over evil or unclean spirits. And, in the aftermath of that event, they talked about Jesus. They were his witnesses throughout all of Galilee. What the people experienced that day in Capernaum is also available to each of us today. Each time the Gospel is proclaimed, it is “breaking news” deserving of our attention and respect. But that news also comes with a challenge. Will we listen and then go away unchanged? Or will we hear and be transformed by its power, grace and authority? I choose the latter. Thanks be the God!
January 28, 2018
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Sanctuary Candle will burn this week for
Betty Maroney
by Dolores Giorgio
Liturgical Assignments for February 4, 2018
Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Sunday 11:00 AM
Presider Fr. Justin Miller Fr. Justin Miller Fr. Justin Miller
Altar Servers Daniel Amico Tim Donato David Lynch
Gabriel Calcagno John Keenan Jerry Marchand
James Crosby Cassidy Kress John Sheba
Lectors Sam Cappiello Joseph Corona
Joell Calcagno Joe Sakmyster
Bob Menz Mary Reardon
Communion Ministers
Joe Aschenbrenner Roseanne Davie Jim Flanagan Roger Miller Barb Trottier
John Fraysier Jamie Gudyka Wendy Micca Peter Micca John Veloski
Lori Klafehn Phil Latulipe Ron Maggio Mark Poore Cecilia Samikkannu
Greeters Katie Melnyk Mark Poore
Michel Cassagnol Eric Willing
Deb Nau Al Perrotta
Ushers
Joe Aschenbrenner Tony Costanza John Donato Dan Cupido Gary Hosenfeld Mark Poore Ralph Dimmick
Mike Schifano Jim Britz Tom Gervasi Dick Berardini Joe DePaolis Peter DelGiorno Dirk Keymel
Phil Latulipe John Fallon Bill Fay Jerry Farnand Dan Calendo Dan Nolan Roger Hazard
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL - A PLACE WITH HEART
OPEN HOUSE Preschool 3 - Grade 6
Join us for our Open House & Book Fair on Thursday, February 1, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
39 Gebhardt Road, Penfield NY 585-586-6968
www.sjspenfield.com
Thank You!
Last week’s donations: $6,821 Total Attendance: 657
We appreciate your sacrifices.
Help For Victims
Victims of abuse should always report to civil authorities. To report a case of possible sexual abuse and to receive help and guidance from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, victims are encouraged to contact the diocesan victims' assistance coordinator:
Deborah Housel Phone (585) 328-3228, ext. 1555 Toll-free: 1-800-388-7177, ext. 1555 E-mail: [email protected]
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting
The next meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus is Wednesday January 31 at 7:00 PM in room 3 of the parish hall. We will be making Valentine's for an area nursing home. All Ladies 18 and older are welcome.
Troop 363 Spaghetti Dinner
Holy Spirit Church Sunday January 28th from 4pm
to 6:30pm
The Rochester Catholic Women’s Conference
The Power of the Eucharist
Glorifying God and Sanctifying the World
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Featuring Dr. Edward Sri, Bishop Salvatore Matano and Danielle Bean
You can register online at www.RochesterCWC.org
Discovering Christ
Schedule
Lent 2018
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Mondays, 6:00 to
8:15pm
February 12, 19,
26
March 5, 12, 19, 26
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Saturday Retreat
March 17, 9:00am -
3:00pm
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St Joseph’s
Church
Rev. James A
Schwartz Learning
Center
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Register Now
Online:
sjcpenfield.com/ChristLife
585.586.8089
LENT 2018
Discovering Christ
A Lenten Renewal – A time of prayer, learning and
fellowship with others seeking Christ
Discovering Christ is a seven-week experience that invites every person to encounter the love of God the Father, to enter into or renew a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and to be empowered by the Holy Spirit to live as God’s children. Includes a dinner each night and fellowship, prayer and worship, video teachings, and small group discussion. Free of charge.
Readings for the Week of January 28, 2018
Sunday: Dt 18:15-20/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9, [8]/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28 Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Ps 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a]/Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30--19:3/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4,
5-6 [1a]/Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7 [cf. 5c]/Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/1 Chr 29:10, 11ab, 11d-12a,
12bcd [12b]/Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 [10b]/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22
-40 or 2:22-32 Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Ps 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 [12b]/Mk 6:30-34 Next Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 3a]/1 Cor
9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39
Mass Intentions for the Week Monday 1/29 - Weekday 9:00am † Chirico Anna Natale DiMonda by son Alex
Tuesday 1/30 - Weekday 9:00am Intentions of Shari Magagnoli and family by the
Marchand family
Wednesday 1/31 - St John Bosco, Priest 9:00am Intentions of Rev Justin Miller by the Marchand
family
Thursday 2/1 - Weekday 9:00am Intentions of Rev James Schwartz by the
Marchand family
Friday 2/2 - Presentation of the Lord 9:00am Intentions of Dcn Ray Garbach and family by the
Marchand family
8:00pm Rosary and Holy Hour
Saturday 2/3 - Weekday 8:30am Intentions of Rev Thomas Erdle by the Marchand
family
4:30pm † Teresa & Antonio Magagnoli by family
Sunday 2/4 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30am Intentions of the Busch family by Rose Marchand
and for all the Parishioners of Holy Spirit
11:00am † Rev Frederick W Bush by the Holy Spirit Choir
Parish Information Mailing Address . . 1355 Hatch Road, Webster, NY 14580
Office Hours . . . . Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 585-671-5520
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 585-671-7262 Website . . . . . . . . . www.ChurchofHolySpiritWebster.org
Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ChurchofHolySpiritWebster
Pastor: Rev. James Schwartz . . . . . . . . [email protected] Parochial Vicar: Rev. Justin Miller
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Pastoral Associate: Deacon Ray Garbach
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Financial Director: Patrick Vogt . . [email protected]
Secretary: Shari Magagnoli . . . [email protected]
IT/Maintenance: Marc Magagnoli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
Director of Music: Gabriel Pellegrino
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Faith Formation/Youth Minister: Rebecca Olek
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Parish Council: Bill Keenan . . . . [email protected]
Knights of Columbus: John Veloski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm Sunday: 8:30am and 11:00am Weekday: Monday - Friday 9:00am, Saturday 8:30am
Rosary: Weekdays at 8:30am, Sat. after 8:30am Mass, and Sunday before 8:30am Mass
Adoration Schedule Monday: 2:00 - 9:00pm, Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Devotion 8:00pm Tuesday: 9:30am - 9:00pm Wednesday: 9:30am - 4:00pm Thursday: 3:00 - 9:00pm Friday: 9:30am - 9:00pm, Divine Mercy Devotion 3:00pm
and Holy Rosary Hour 8:00pm Saturday: 8:30am - 2:30pm Sunday: 2:00 - 9:00pm
Confessions: Saturday 2:45pm - 4:00pm
Weddings: Notify the Office at least six months prior to the wedding date.
Baptisms: Notify the office at least one month before desired date.
Parish Membership: We welcome everyone. Please introduce yourself after Mass and stop by the Parish office during office hours to register in the parish or do it online at www.ChurchOfHolySpiritWebster.org. Members moving to another parish, changing address or phone number, please notify the office.
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