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FEBRUARY 4, 2018
“Praise the LORD, for he is good; sing praise to our God, for he is gracious; it is fitting to praise him.
The LORD rebuilds Jerusalem; the dispersed of Israel he gathers. He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds. He tells the number of the stars; he calls each by name” Psalm 147 Dear Parishioners and Friends,
Last Wednesday we gathered at Sacred Heart Cathedral with Bishop Matano in recognition of Catholic Schools week. Students from all of our area Catholic schools gathered together for a wonderful liturgy and celebration.
St. Rita Parish has been blessed to have a school that has been in existence since the early days of the Parish founding. More than a few parents who attended the school themselves as children, now (or already have sent) their own children to St. Rita School and continue that tradition.
This weekend we welcome our Scouts at the 9:00am mass for our annual recognition of our Scouting troop.
Next weekend we will recognize our High School Seniors who received the “Hands of Christ” award for their service to our St. Rita Parish and School and wider community. Many are parishioners who have been baptized here!
Our school, faith formation, scouting, music and sports programs would not be possible without the generosity and support of many Parishioners and parents. Thank you!
Finally, let us keep everyone who works at Xerox in Webster in our prayers.
May God bless you! Fr. Gonyo
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KIDS NIGHT OUT!
Valentine’s Edition
Saturday, February 10 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Drop off your kids (ages 4 and up) at the parish center gym for some seasonal games, crafts, and activities while the adults can get out for some free time!
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. Please check our website or call the Parish Office to sign up. High school students are invited to help out by running an activity – please sign up on our website. If you have questions please contact Elizabeth at [email protected] or 671-1100 x 14
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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
Featuring national speakers, Dr. Edward Sri, theologian and author, and Danielle Bean publisher of Catholic Digest; Opportunity for reconciliation, praying the rosary, perusing Catholic vendors. Bishop Matano will preside at morning Mass at 8:00am. Continental breakfast and lunch are included. The cost is $50 for mail-in and $53.00 for online registrations. Registration forms are available in our parish office and in the greeting area in Church or you may go online to Rochestercwc.org.
Boy Scouting Celebrates Scout Sunday & Awards Religious Emblems to St. Rita Scouts
Scouting has a tremendous potential for developing Christian leadership. It offers a unique opportunity for young people to grow in faith, life, and leadership. The Boy Scouts of America have consistently stressed the necessity of the spiritual life for youth and the importance of dependence on God.
Youth ministry today demands a total commitment to youth -- a commitment that must be totally Christ leading. Scouting, with its many programs and activities, can bring a Scout to a greater knowledge of God through nature and comradeship.
Through the Religious Emblems program of the Catholic Committee on Scouting, a boy can learn how to put his faith and his Scouting together in an integrated learning experience. By working on the religious emblem for his age, a boy reinforces what he learns in the parish faith formation program.
St. Rita Pack 163 is proud to have four scouts earn the Light of Christ award. Each Scout will be honored at a special Diocesan Recognition Ceremony at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Light of Christ
The Light of Christ program’s purpose is to help the Cub Scout develop a personal relationship with Jesus. With the parent’s active assistance and participation in this program, the Cub comes to see Jesus as a real person and his friend. Join us in congratulating this year’s recipients: Cooper Binazeski, Ben Dodds, Colin Greene, and Jack Mackenzie.
EUCHARIST INTENTIONS
Among the intentions for those who gather for the
Eucharist this week will be
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2018
8:15AM FR. RICHARD SHATZEL – Patty & Joe Janiak TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 8:15AM IN THANKSGIVING FOR FAVOR RECEIVED WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 8:15AM SPECIAL INTENTION – Lise Farnand THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 8:15AM MARISA GUGINO – Lisa DelPlato
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2018
No Mass on Fridays SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2018 5:00PM RICHARD, MARILYN & DAVID DI MARIA – Dick
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018 7:30AM PATRICK NOLAN – Glenn & Katy Calitri 9:00AM OLIMPIA & LOUIS GILYARDI – Family 10:30AM DELPHINE PRZYBYCIEN & ARWEN SKYE– Janet, Dave, Carrie & Gerry
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This week the Tabernacle Light will burn in loving memory of Jason Starzyk
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ALL ARE WELCOME!
ST. RITA SOCIETY is hosting a
COMMUNION BREAKFAST
Sunday, February 25
following the 9:00am Mass
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 the next two weekends starting (Feb 10/11). 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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ST. RITA SCHOOL
Spirit of Learning Corner
CELEBRATING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK!
There was a full week of fun and activities as students, faculty, and staff celebrated Catholic Schools Week. The school theme this month was Kindness. Monday students began working on a Kindness chain that grew throughout the week. Tuesday they worked on Kindness quilts with their Buddy classes. Wednesday students were encouraged to participate in Acts of Kindness for their Buddy class. And Friday they brought in cans of soup for the Webster Soup Cupboard.
+ Monday, students began their week with an Opening
Prayer service and by showing Kindness from Head to Toe. Students were decked out in their Blue and Gold spirit wear, crazy socks and hats, and cozy slippers.
+ Tuesday, students, their families, and parishioners
participated in a Catholic Schools Week Mass. It was a beautiful celebration of our gift of faith.
+ Wednesday, Grades 1-5 had representatives chosen
to attend the Catholic Schools Week Mass presided by Bishop Matano at Sacred Heart Cathedral. In addition to the classroom representatives, five Fifth Grade choir students were selected to sing in a Catholic Schools choir with other students from our diocese.
+ Wednesday’s theme of “Kindness Ties us Together”
brought in some very unique neck ties. Students and staff all had fun sharing their special ties.
+ STRIKE! Thursday was one of the most anticipated
events by students – bowling at AMF Empire Lanes. Everyone in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade enjoyed knocking down tons of pins.
+ Thursday was also Wacky Day. Students dressed in
their wackiest outfits and many had equally wacky hairstyles to match. Our God Drops really have a great sense of crazy fashion!
+ Friday, Catholic Schools Week 2018 concluded with a
Closing Prayer Service led by students and staff. Students and staff also wore jerseys and other accessories from their favorite sports team.
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DID YOU KNOW?
We offer Children’s Liturgy of the Word each week at the 9:00am Mass. Before the readings, the children are given a
blessing by Father or the Deacon and dismissed to Room 1 with a catechist, where they share the readings from the Children’s Lectionary.
We also offer a Family Mass on the First Sunday of each month at 9:00am mass. Our young people stay in church where the homily will be geared toward them, adults can appreciate this as well! So bring all the kids!
PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 4, 2018
SUNDAY 2/4
8:30-11:00am Breakfast Club – Gym
MONDAY 2/5 4:30-5:45pm FAITH FORMATION CLASSES 6:15-7:30pm FAITH FORMATION CLASSES 6:15pm Confirmation Group A - Youth Center (Barn) 7:00-8:30pm Parish Pastoral Council – Rm 1
TUESDAY 2/6 9:00-10:00am WEROC Women’s Group – Rm 3 10:30-Noon Prayer Shawl – Parish Office 7:00pm Lite Choir Rehearsal – Rm 3 8:30-9:30pm Women’s Basketball – Gym
WEDNESDAY 2/7 8:45am Pray the Rosary – Church 8:45am Reconciliation Available in Church 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal – Rm 3
THURSDAY 2/8 9:00-10:30pm Men’s Basketball – Gym
FRIDAY 2/9 6:00-8:00pm Kids Night Out! – Gym (call to register)
SATURDAY 2/10 8:15-8:45am Pray the Rosary – Church 3:30-4:30pm Reconciliation Available in Church
PARISH SUPPORT
For the Weekend of January 27 & 28
Total Budget Variance $ 10,052 $ 11,842 - $ 1,790
Year to Date Year to Date Budget Variance
$ 429,936 $ 432,006 - $ 2,070
(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 10 & 11
Saturday, 5:00pm: Makenna Curry, Nora Curry, John Burrows, McKenna Loncao
Sunday, 7:30am: Patrick Childs, Maggie Childs, Ian Avery
Sunday, 9:00am: Francesca Kohrt, Grace Chichester Nicholas Frontuto, Matthew Frontuto
Sunday, 10:30am: Julia Spagnola, Emma Spagnola, Kateri White, Nathan Chamberlain
BIBLE READINGS:
4 Sun 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jb 7:1-4,6-7 Ps 147:1-6 1 Cor 9:16-19,22-23 Mk 1:29-39 5 Mon St. Agatha 1 Kgs 8:1-7,9-13 Ps 132:6-10 Mk 6:53-56 6 Tue St. Paul Miki and Companions 1 Kgs 8;22- 23,27-30 Ps 84:3-5,10-11 Mk 7:1-13 7 Wed 1 Kgs 10:1-10 Ps 37:5-6,30-31,39-40 Mk 7:14-23 8 Thu St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita 1 Kgs 11:4-13 Ps 106:3-4,35-37,40 Mk 7:24-30 9 Fri 1 Kgs 11:29-32;12:19 Ps 81:10-15 Mk 7:31-37 10 Sat St. Scholastica 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34 Ps 106:6-7,19-22 Mk 8:1-10
11 Sun 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Lv 13:1-2,44-46 Ps 32:1-2,5,11 1 Cor 10:31-11:1 Mk 1:40-45
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CARE FOR GOD’S HOUSE: Week of February 4 Dawn Clark
LINENS: Week of February 11 Ann Marie Lipari
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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 2’s special is: FRENCH TOAST served with your choice of bacon or sausage and a bottomless cup of coffee. This ministry runs on donations only which are greatly appreciated!
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PICTORIAL DIRECTORY UPDATE
Lifetouch has sent us a “draft copy” of our directory which we are now proofreading to be sure they have the correct names with photos. Once we return the proofread copy, the books will be sent for printing. The final books should arrive to us in a few months - we will let you know as soon as they arrive.
Please Note – If you had your photo taken by the photographer here at Church, but did not order any extra prints, your free 8 x 10 photo was sent to the parish office. You can pick it up at the parish office during the week – or wait until your book comes in.
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An Opportunity at St. Rita for Fellowship, Prayer and Service
Lenten Soup Suppers and Lenten Reflections
On four Tuesdays of Lent, beginning February 27, we again are offering Soup Suppers followed by Lenten Presentations. We have a great Lenten program lined
up as you can see in the bulletin.
If you are looking for a way to make an effort to be more involved in parish life without a huge time commitment. Here is your opportunity!
We know there are many excellent cooks in our parish. Would you be willing to volunteer to bring a crock pot of soup for one of our soup suppers? We also need cookie bakers (or buyers), and bread.
If you are willing to help by making soup, donating cookies or bread, please go to the link below to sign up.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0449ada623a6fe3-lenten or you can call Julie at 671-1100 x 13.
Your donation would need to be dropped off in Room 1 in church between 5:15 and 5:30pm and please stay for fellowship and prayer. Thank you for your generosity!
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FIESTA COMMITTEES NEED YOU!
Our Raffle Committee and Sponsor Committee Coordinators are in need of a few people to help on each committee.
The Raffle Committee needs help coordinating ticket sales and distribution ideas and the Sponsor Team needs help renewing existing sponsors and reaching out to new potential sponsors.
The commitment is only a few hours each month leading up to Fiesta. Please contact:
Sheila Korol (Raffle Committee) [email protected]
John Thomas (Sponsor Committee) [email protected]
Save the Dates for our 64th Annual St. Rita Fiesta!
Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2, 2018
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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!
SAVE THE DATES FOR OUR LENTEN SERIES
SOUP- ER TUESDAYS ~ for all ages!
6:00-6:45pm Soup and Fellowship in Room 1
6:45-7:30pm Lenten Presentation 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- changing 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.
Starting Soon!
LENTEN FISH DINNERS
Served on these Fridays during Lent
February 16 – 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. Adult Fish dinners include fish, seasoned potato wedges, coleslaw and a roll. Soft Drinks, Milk, Coffee and Tea and Desserts are available to purchase - Dine in or Take Out!
Our PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
will meet again
Tuesday, February 6
in the Parish Office from 10:30am – 12:00 Noon
Do you knit or crochet? Do you want to help others? All are welcome as we come together each month to create Prayer Shawls and Lap Blankets. These are given to anyone we hear of who may be facing serious illness, surgery, or extended treatments or those who are going through hard times in their life. Father has blessed the shawls and blankets and there is a prayer included as a reminder of our parish’s love and support. If you know anyone that could use a prayer shawl please contact Julie at 671-1100 ext. 13.
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You're Invited to an
Applebee's® Flapjack Fundraiser Event to support St Rita School
Date: Sunday, February 25 Time: 8:00am – 10:00am Tickets: $8.00 per person Where: Applebee's - 1955 Empire Boulevard
(585) 787-0570
For Ticket Purchases Contact: St Rita School at (585) 671-3132
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The Lyric Chorale and
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. The entire chorale, small groups, duos and individual members will entertain you with the music of Ira and George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, George Cohan, Cole Porter and others. The audience can 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 bid on some great gift baskets. Join us and beat the winter blahs 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.
St. Rita School Where Faith and Knowledge Meet!
2018 - 2019 School Registration
Registration for the 2018-2019 school year begins on Thursday, February 1.
St. Rita School offers PK3 & PK4 (half & full day programs) and full day Kindergarten through Grade 5.
We offer a Before School Care Program which is available beginning at 7:00am and an After School Care Program which is available until 6:00pm.
For more information please call the school at 671-3132 or go on-line to our website at stritawebster.org/school
2017-2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal (as of 1/31/18)
Catholic Ministries Appeal Goal $160,859 [
Pledges Received to Date $ 128,745
Balance $ 32,114 \
Number of Gifts: 562 Households
We are currently at 80% of our goal of $160,859 in our Catholic Ministries Appeal. Consider making a year-end gift. We need your help!
This annual appeal allows each of us the opportunity to support real needs throughout the Diocese and to meet the challenges and opportunities of strengthening our faith. Money raised is used to fund programs and ministries. St. Rita Church directly benefits from the support of the CMA to provide services that we’d be pressed to supply on our own.
Every gift is needed and important. Pledge forms are available in the back of Church or please go on-line to www.dor.org (you can also make your gift by credit card if you like). Be sure to indicate: St. Rita Church #327. Thank you all for what you’ve done to help make St. Rita Parish a vibrant faith community and thank you for your prayers and support!
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PARISH VISITATION
Do you have a loved one at home, in a nursing home, or hospital that is in need of a visit? Our pastoral staff is here for you. Federal privacy regulations make it difficult for our parish to be notified by the hospital when parishioners have been admitted so please call Julie at 671-1100 ext. 13 to let us know.
