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MARCH 22, 2015
“Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness, in the greatness
of your compassion wipe out my offense. Thoroughly wash me
from my guilt and of my sin cleanse me.” Psalm 51
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
This Tuesday is our Diocesan Day of Penance. Local churches throughout our Diocese will be open for the
Sacrament of Reconciliation on Tuesday, March 24 th between 12:30pm - 7:30pm. Here at St. Rita’s our
church will be open for private prayer with Exposition of the Eucharist. Also that evening, beginning at 6:00pm
we will have our Soup Supper in Room 1 and a Lenten presentation in the church at 6:45pm.
Come and bring the family for this important event!
This weekend we welcomed our Pre-Cana couples from throughout our Diocese at the 5:00pm mass. I extend
my gratitude to our parish Pre-Cana team members for making this preparation day so special for our engaged
couples.
Palm Sunday is next weekend along with the beginning of Holy Week. We will have fresh palm branches for
distribution at all the masses and read from the Lord’s Passion.
May God bless you this week!
Fr. Gonyo
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Please join us for our last
Lenten Soup-er Tuesday!
TUESDAY, MARCH 24
12:00-3:00pm
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
6:00-6:45pm
SOUP & BREAD SUPPER
6:45-7:30pm
BENEDICTION & ADORATION ~
Time for quiet prayer, music and
reflection.
It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up For Our
THE DAY OF PENANCE
Tuesday, March 24
from 12:30 to 7:30pm
Offered at every parish in the Diocese of Rochester
Would you like to experience God's grace, forgiveness
and healing? Wherever you are that day, you have the
opportunity to celebrate the sacrament of penance and
feel God’s mercy and love through reconciliation.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Every Saturday in Lent
TUESDAY, MARCH 24
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3
3:30 - 4:30 pm
12:30 - 7:30 pm
12:00 - 2:30 pm
PARISH EASTER EGG HUNT
Sunday, March 29
from 1:00 - 2:00pm
WHAT TO DO WITH LAST YEAR’S PALMS?
in the Parish Center Gym
Do you know that you can dispose of your palms from
last year? They need to be burned (in a fireplace or grill
for example) or bury them in the ground (when it thaws).
The Youth Group is hosting our annual Easter Egg Hunt
for all children of the parish ages 1-11. Please pick up
a registration form on the table in the greeting area
or at the parish office. The “entrance fee” is one (1)
bag of candy per child (NO NUTS PLEASE) along with
your registration form. Please return your form and “fee”
to the parish office no later than Monday, March 23.
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NO CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Due to the anticipated large crowds, we will not have
Children’s Liturgy on Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
EUCHARIST
INTENTIONS
Among the intentions for
those who gather for the
Eucharist this week will be
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2015
8:15AM
HELEN BAUER –
The Odenbach Family
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
8:15AM
MARIE HAEFNER –
12:00-3:00PM
Husband
Eucharistic Adoration
followed by Benediction at 3:00pm
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2015
8:15AM
JOANNA HARRIS –
Trinity Council K of C
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015
8:15AM
FRANK VERNO – Rosemary & Rob Novick
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015
8:15AM
JUSTIN VOGT –
Fr. Richard Shatzel
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2015
5:00PM JOSEPH M. CANNITO –
Family
PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2015
7:30AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF ST. RITA PARISH
9:00AM LUCIANO & SALVATRICE BOLOGNA –
Family
10:30AM NICOLE RANALLETTA –
Family
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This week the Tabernacle Light will burn
in loving memory of Greg Pelcher
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HOLY WEEK & EASTER SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, March 31
7:30pm CHRISM MASS at Sacred Heart Cathedral
HOLY THURSDAY, April 2
7:00PM MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER
GOOD FRIDAY, April 3
3:00PM LITURGY OF THE LORD'S PASSION
7:00PM
LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Presented by St. Rita’s Youth
HOLY SATURDAY, April 4
11:00AM BLESSING OF EASTER FOOD
7:00PM EASTER VIGIL (No 5:00pm Mass)
EASTER SUNDAY, April 5
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS AT:
7:30am + 9:00am + 10:30am
St. Rita School
Spirit of Learning Corner
Did you know ? . . .
+ St. Rita School students celebrated St. Patrick's day
in green last week. If you stopped in you sure would
have seen a lot of it!
+ Last week's 5th and 6th grade musical, "At the
Bandstand" was a lot of fun to see! The 6th graders did a
great job sharing all of that fun and the 5 th graders were
a great support as the choir.
+ Each week for the last few weeks, the 5 th and 6th
grade classes, individually, were invited to attend a
parish daily morning mass. This special experience was
appreciated by the students. One 5th grader remarked,
"Daily mass is different. We only sang one song. My
favorite part was standing around the altar. That was
something I've never done. It was very special".
+ Do you know someone who should hear about our
wonderful Catholic school? Have them call the school
office at 671-3132 and arrange for a tour. We'd love to
show off all the joy St. Rita's has to offer.
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COMPANIONS IN GRIEF
SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, March 19
at 7:30pm in Room 1
All who have experienced the loss of a friend or loved
one through death are invited to attend. All are welcome!
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Our LAST LENTEN FISH DINNER
is this Friday, March 27
5:00-7:00pm in the Parish Center
Fried or Baked Haddock are available
as well as Cheese Pizza and Macaroni
and Cheese for those who do not care for fish! Adult
Fish dinners include fish, seasoned potato wedges,
coleslaw and a roll for $11. Seniors are $10 and
Children’s portions are $6.00. Soft Drinks, Milk, Coffee
and Tea are $1 and Desserts are available to purchase
from our Boy Scout Troop 163. Sit down service or takeout are available.
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EASTER CANDY SALE
6oz Chocolate Bunnies
6oz Mint Melt-Aways
$5.00
$5.00
Our St. Rita Society is holding their annual Easter candy
sale after all Masses this weekend and at the Parish
Office. Proceeds are used for various parish and
Society Outreach Projects.
PLANS FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY 3/22
8:15-11:00am
9:00 & 10:30 Masses
MARCH 22, 2015
Breakfast Club – Gym
First Eucharist Enrollment
MONDAY 3/23
4:30-5:45pm
6:15-7:30pm
7:00pm
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
Finance Council – Parish Office
TUESDAY 3/24
9:00-10:00am
12:00-3:00pm
12:30-7:30pm
6:00-6:45pm
6:45-7:30pm
W.E.R.O.C. Women’s Group – Rm 3
Eucharistic Adoration – Church
Church is open for Reconciliation
Soup Supper – Rm 1
Lenten Reflection – Church
WEDNESDAY 3/25
8:45am
6:30pm
Men’s Basketball – Gym
SACRISTAN: Week of March 22
Week of March 29
Dawn Clark
Ruth Wensley
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BREAKFAST CLUB NEWS
LAST LENTEN FISH DINNER – Gym
PARISH SUPPORT
For Last Weekend ~ March 14 & 15
Last Week
Budget
Variance
$13,928
$14,430
- $ 502
Year to Date Budget Variance
$555,191
- $ 19,785
Join us for breakfast Sunday mornings
from 8:30-11:00am in the Parish Center.
We offer a “Special” each Sunday as
well as a traditional menu.
Next Week’s Special - Team 1 is cooking next
Sunday offering Ham & Cheese Omelets” served with
warm buttered toast and a bottomless cup of coffee. Our
ministry runs on donations only. Your donation is greatly
appreciated.
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BLESSING OF EASTER FOOD
(and Easter baskets)
Saturday, April 4
at 11:00 am in Church
Come and be part of this wonderful Easter tradition.
Children are invited to bring their Easter baskets.
(Our fiscal year is 7/1/14 – 6/30/15)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Catholic Ministries Appeal Update
as of 3/18/2015
Catholic Ministries Appeal Goal
Pledges Received to Date
$ 148,792
$ 124,710
Our Balance Due
$ 24,082
# of Donors
29 Sun Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Mk 11:
1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 (Procession) Is 50:4-7
Ps 22:8-9,17-120,23-24 Phil 2;6-11 Mk 14:115:47
LINENS:
PALM SUNDAY 3/29
8:15-11:00am
Breakfast Club – Gym
No Children’s Liturgy at the 9:00 Mass
1:00-2:00pm
Easter Egg Hunt – Gym
Year to Date
$535,406
22 Sun 5th Sunday of Lent Jer 31:31-34 Ps 51:3-4,
12-15 Heb 5:7-9 Jn 12:20-33
23 Mon St. Turibius of Mogrovejo Dn 13:1-9,15-17,
19-30,33-62 Ps 23:1-6 Jn 8:1-11
24 Tue Nm 21:4-9 Ps 102:2-3,16-21 Jn 8:21-30
25 Wed The Annunciation of the Lord Is 7:10-14;
8:10 Ps 40:7-11 Heb 10:4-10 Lk 1:26-38
26 Thu Gn 17:3-9 Ps 105:4-9 Jn 8:51-59
27 Fri Jer 20:10-13 Ps 18:2-7 Jn 10:31-42
28 Sat Ez 37:21-28 Jer 31:10-13 Jn 11:45-56
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Rosary Group – Church
First Eucharist Session 1 – Church
THURSDAY 3/26
9:00-10:30pm
FRIDAY 3/27
5:00-7:00pm
BIBLE READINGS:
687 Households
We need your help to reach our goal! If you have
not yet made a gift to the Catholic Ministries Appeal
please pick up a pledge card in Church or go online
to www.dor.org. Thank you for your support!
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ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULED
NEXT Weekend ~ March 28 & 29
Saturday, 5:00pm:
Alyssa Bucciarelli, Matthew Connor,
Brandon Connor, Rachel Connor
Sunday, 7:30am:
Ian Avery, Patrick Childs,
Ashley Coumou, Lauren Quatela
Sunday, 9:00am:
Caitlin Hancock, Brennan Hancock,
Nicholas Mabe, Olivia Mabe
Sunday, 10:30am:
Adrianna Atmosfera, Arielle Atmosfera,
Carmella Jones, Peter Swovick
Save the Dates for our
61st Annual St. Rita Fiesta!
Calling all Men!
Friday, May 29
Saturday, May 30
5:00 - 10:00pm
2:00 - 10:00pm
It's Fiesta time! The 2015 St. Rita Fiesta, which has
become the largest single parish event in the Diocese of
Rochester, offers something for everyone -- and we
have extended Saturday's hours to allow the fun to last
even longer.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE
ST. RITA FIESTA AMAZING AUCTION
Do you have Bills, Sabres, Amerks, Red Wings, or
Rhinos tickets you’d be willing to donate to a good
cause? What about a cottage on the lake or vacation
home you’d be willing to offer for a weekend getaway or
vacation trip? How about tickets to the RPO or one of
the many great theaters in the Rochester area?
You are invited to the 1st Annual
Rochester Catholic Men’s Conference
“Put Out Into the Deep”
Saturday, May 16
from 8:00am - 5:00pm
at Saint John Fisher College
We have fantastic, nationally known speakers such
as Tim Staples, Hector Molina & Danny
Abramowicz scheduled to present. Bishop Matano
will also be with us to celebrate Holy Mass. Look
for more details coming in the weeks ahead – but
save your spot now! Recharge your spiritual life
and be touched by the Holy Spirit!
This year, the St. Rita Fiesta will include the St. Rita
Amazing Auction, which will give Fiesta attendees the
chance to bid on some great items.
To make the auction as successful as the Spectacular
Raffle, we need your help. We are looking for auction
items with a dollar value of at least $100. If you have an
item or a service or know of a business that would be
interested in donating an item or service, or creating a
gift basket of smaller items, please contact John Serio at
[email protected] or call 585-265-1972.
Thank you for your support!
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ROMAN HOLIDAY
Father Shatzel welcomes parishioners and nonparishioners alike to his 12-Day “GRAND CATHOLIC
ITALY TOUR”, from Monday, September 14th through
Friday, September 25th run by V.I.T. Travel and the
Globus Company. It begins in Rome with a Papal
audience, with visits to St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine
Chapel, the Forum, Colosseum . . . then on to Cascia
(tomb of St. Rita) ~ Assisi ~ Siena ~ Florence ~ Milan ~
Padua and ending in Venice.
Booking for this tour begins NOW (March-April) the
cutoff date is May. There is a $300 down payment, with
the final balance due in July. Brochures with all the trip
details including a registration form to sign-up are
available in the Parish Office or from Father Shatzel
personally. As they say, “ANDIAMO”. Brochures are
available from the Parish Office or from Father Shatzel
personally.
For more information please contact
John Matina at [email protected]
or (585) 314-6096
or go to www.ExultRochester.org to register
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THE LYRIC CHORALE
Chrisanne Yule, Director,
presents its Annual Cabaret:
“Broadway Classics:
Favorites from the 40’s, 60’s and 80’s”
Saturday, March 28 at 7:00pm
St. Rita’s Parish Center
$20 per person. Advance tickets available at St. Rita
Parish Office or online at www.lyricchorale.org.
The decades of the 40’s, 60’s, and 80’s produced many
of Broadway’s most enduring shows. The Lyric Chorale
Cabaret will feature hit songs from classics such as: Les
Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Camelot, Oliver,
Oklahoma and South Pacific. In this fun-filled concert,
the entire chorale, small groups, duos and individual
members will entertain and move you with unforgettable
moments from these beloved shows. Relax at dinner
theater-style table seating and enjoy delicious finger
food and beverages throughout the evening.
Rochester Catholic Men’s Conference
Saturday, May 16, 2015
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
~ Calling all Men ~
You are invited to the 1st Annual Rochester Catholic Men’s Conference
We have fantastic, nationally known speakers such as Tim Staples, Hector Molina & Danny Abramowicz
scheduled to present. Bishop Matano will also be with us to celebrate Mass. Look for more details coming in
the weeks ahead – but save your spot now! Recharge your spiritual life and be touched by the Holy Spirit!
To be held at:
Saint John Fisher College
3690 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
Conference Cost: $50
Register online at exultrochester.org
Or complete and mail the form below:
Make Checks Payable to:
Diocese of Rochester (Memo: Men’s Conference)
MAIL REGISTRATIONS TO:
Rochester Catholic Men’s Conference
PO Box 90574
Rochester, NY 14609
NO REFUNDS will be given. If for some reason you cannot attend, your ticket will be donated to another in need of sponsorship.
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