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Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
2222 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502
October 25 & 26, 2014
The Mission of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Parish
is to Reveal the Compassionate Face of God.
Eucharistic Celebrations
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 pm
Sunday Masses: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:15 am & 5:00 pm
Daily Mass - Monday thru Friday: 8:00 am
Reconciliation: following the Saturday Vigil Mass
Parish Office & Rectory: (315) 724-3155 Fax: (315) 732-3770
Intercessory Prayer Ministry: (315) 733-0616
Notre Dame Elementary School Office: (315) 732-4374
e-mail: [email protected]
web site: ourladyoflourdesutica.org
Faith Formation Social Media:
Website - www.lourdesff.com (grades preK-6) and www.lourdesteens.com (grades 6-10)
Facebook - Grades 6-10: Our Lady of Lourdes Teens
Twitter - Grades 6-10: @LourdesTeens
Facebook - Young Adult Ministry: Our Lady of Lourdes Young Adult Ministry
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CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, UTICA, N.Y.
Prayer Remembrances for the week of
October 25th through October 31st
We pray for all members of the parish living and deceased, but especially
Deceased:
Eleanor Brindisi
Requested by:
Daughters & Beverly
Joanne Colacicco MacMaster ~ 3rd Anniversary Mother & Father
Mary Anne Zawada
The Owens Family
Fannie Irone
Betty & Dick Kistner
Robert Van Pelt
Wife Diane & Children
Sr. Roseanne Miller
Family
Rita Reul
Diane Waskiewicz
Stephen Roach
The Costello Family
Catherine Randazzo
OLOL Parish
Eileen Gilliland
OLOL Parish
Sandra Yaghy
Don & Re Greico
Gary & Camille Caulkins
James Monterose
Ed & Barbara Furcinito
OLOL Parish
John & Catherine Cody
John & Mary C. Polera
Joseph T. Ficano
Bob & Debbie Jackson
Rev. Joseph Salerno
Florence Hagan
Norma Schug
Kay Noon
Patricia Durante
Gloria Abounader
Henry Zale
Marie Morosco & Carol Trzepacz
Rosemary Sears, Dan Boyle &
Mary Ann Sunderhaft
James Montana
Rev. Joseph Salerno
Mr. & Mrs. Vito Grasso ~ Wedding Anniversary RoseAnn Grasso
Kevin Frank
Gloria Abounader
Juliann Maida
Patricia Durante
Mary Alice Hebert
Evelyn Hebert ~ Birthday
Janice Abounader Piacente
Mother, Gloria
Michael & Julia Prendergast
Pat Sphon
John Spohn ~ 10th Anniversary
Pat Sphon
Leslie Sunderhaft
The Cackett Family
Thomas Nelson
Kay Noon
Adele Edwards
Audrey Dygert
Frank C. McBride
Mom & Mike
Frank Santoli
Judy Williams
John B. Fusco, Jr.
Angie, Children & Grandchildren
Philomena Faga Talarico
Marie Morosco
Earl Stewart Cackett
Marie Morosco
Lillian Thomas
Peggy Jory
Teophil ‘Tom’ Jamrosz
Vincent Salerno
A. James Abounader
Gloria & Family
Michael Schram
The Schram Family
Jack Wurz ~ 2nd Anniversary
Cynthia Martini
Gene Maddalena ~ 3rd Anniversary Cynthia Martini
Mario Martini ~ 37th Anniversary Cynthia Martini
Stephen M. Lamonte ~ 34th Wedding Anniversary
Julie
Henry A. Clark
The Clark Family
Domenica Giruzzi
Ed & Barbara Furcinito
Patricia Zillioux ~ 10th Anniversary Family
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time
You shall love the Lord, your God,
with all your heart, with all your soul,
and with all your mind.
This is the greatest and the first commandment.
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The Word of the Lord
Readings for Sunday, October 26th
Exodus 22:20-26
Psalm 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51
1 Thessalonians 1:5C-10
Matthew 22:34-40
Readings for Sunday, November 2nd
Wisdom 3:1-9
Psalm 23:1-3A, 3B-4, 5, 6
Romans 5:5-11
John 6:37-40
LOURDES CALENDAR
Unless otherwise indicated, events take place in the dePaul Room of the Seton Center.
12:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:00 pm
11:30 am
6:00 pm
7:30 pm
Monday, October 27
Bereavement Ministry
ACOA ~ Lawler Hall
Social Justice Committee
A.A. ~ Lawler Hall
Tuesday, October 28
Pastoral Council
Wednesday, October 29
Eternal Father Rosary Group ~ Seton Chapel
Thursday, October 30
Adult Choir ~ church
Friday, October 31
Comhaltas
Saturday, November 1
A.A.
Monday, November 3
ACOA ~ Lawler Hall
A.A. ~ Lawler Hall
The Sanctuary Lamp for the week of
October 25th is in memory of
Baby Giovanni West
by Family
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Monthly Memorials October
The gift of candles has been given in memory of
Florence Hagan by Marie, Judy, Joan & Ann
The gifts of missals has been given in memory of
Rich Parker by The Parker Family
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CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, UTICA, N.Y.
THE FEAST OF ALL SAINTS
Saturday, November 1st
Mass Schedule 8:00 am at St. John’s in New Hartford
9:00 am at Lourdes
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Please use your church envelope for whichever Mass
you will be attending and be assured that your
sacrificial gift will be forwarded to your home parish.
ANNUAL MEMORIAL MASS
The annual Memorial Mass for our deceased loved ones
will be celebrated on Sunday, November 2nd at 11:15am.
We will remember all those whose funerals took place
between October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014. All
are welcome to join in spiritual support of these families.
DO YOU LIKE TO WRITE?
Do you like to write? The Liturgy Committee is looking
for individuals who can help us compose the Prayers
of the Faithful (Universal Prayer), read by lectors at
every Mass. We are hoping for a team of 4-8 people
to compose these weekly prayers. If you are interested,
please contact [email protected] or 725-8703.
Once we have a list of those who would like to
participate, we’ll schedule a kickoff meeting.
CHRISTMAS NOVENA
We will celebrate the
Christmas Novena
each Monday
at the 8:00am Mass
until Christmas.
WANT TO LEARN HOW TO SERVE AT MASS?
Any children or teens of our parish who would like to learn
how to be an altar server are asked to fill out the form below
and submit it as soon as possible. Training will begin in November. Adults are also welcome to learn how to serve and
their ministry would be most welcome at daily Mass and/or
Funeral liturgies. Any questions please contact Father Joe.
……………………………………………………………………
Name ______________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________
Phone ______________________________________________
E-Mail Address ______________________________________
Age ________________________________________________
Grade ______________________________________________
JOIN PASTORAL COUNCIL
Pastoral council is looking for new members. If you are
interested in joining this ministry, please contact either
Father Joe or Jim Carroll, our Pastoral Council Chair.
COMMUNICATION CENSUS SURVEY
Last spring we embarked on an effort we called a
"Communication Census." Our goal is to create a more
solid line of communication between the parishioners and
the staff & leadership of the parish. In conjunction with
that effort, we have also launched an on-line survey tool.
The first survey is available now and will remain active
throughout the month of November. It should take less
than 5 minutes to complete and can be launched by going
to our website (www.ourladyoflourdesutica.org) and
clicking on the 'Launch Survey Here' link in the
'Keeping in Touch' section found on the right hand
side of the home page. Depending on the feedback we
receive, we'd like to launch similar surveys, on various
topics, throughout the year. Quick, simple surveys of
this nature are a great tool for helping us to easily gather
and quantify your feedback on virtually any topic.
Thank you for your anticipated participation.
LEND A HELPING HAND
Support the Thea Bowman Food Pantry
once again!!! Lend a helping hand…
please bring non-perishable food items
to church next weekend.
DID YOU KNOW…
Pope Francis word’s on minors crossing US border:
“Such a humanitarian emergency demands as a
first urgent measure that these minors be protected
and duly taken in.” The Pope noted that when
children travel alone, “They cross the border under
extreme conditions, in pursuit of a hope that in
most cases turns out to be vain.” To the
international community he asserts: “Adopt new
immigration measures that are legal and safe.”
~a note from The Our Lady of Lourdes Social Justice Committee
FAITH FORMATION & LIFETEEN NEWS
Our next faith formation class for
grades PreK-8 is Sunday, November 9th
from 10:00am-11:00am.
Our next Life Teen for grades 9 and 10 is
our annual Grandparents Bingo Night on
Sunday, November 9th at 5:00pm
in the Notre Dame Elementary auditorium.
Be sure to invite your grandparents!
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CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, UTICA, N.Y.
Respect Life
“All life has inestimable value even the weakest and
most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor,
are masterpieces of God’s
creation, made in his own
image, destined to live forever,
and deserving of the
utmost reverence and respect.”
– Pope Francis
INFORMATION & HELP DESK
Just a reminder, volunteers are staffing the entrance
tables in church after each Mass to assist in your needs.
You may use this time to obtain: New Parishioner
Registration Census Forms; Communication Census
Forms (address, phone & email addresses); Prayer
Remembrances (living & deceased); Memorial
Donations & Scheduling (bread, wine, candles &
missalettes); Ministry Booklets; and Stewardship
Pledge Cards. As always, you will also have the
opportunity to offer suggestions, recommendations,
comments and concerns in writing.
WEEKLY COLLECTION
The collection for the week of October 11 & 12
366 Envelopes….………………. $10,134.00
Plate……………………………
$1,545.98
Total……………………………… $11,679.98
The collection for the week of October 18 & 19
343 Envelopes….………………. $8,457.00
Plate……………………………
$1,830.75
Total……………………………… $10,287.75
Collection for World Mission Sunday…..$807.00
Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
Message to Catholics taking part
in annual Day for Life
in Britain and Ireland July 28, 2013
ONLINE GIVING COMING SOON
Online giving will soon be available for parishioners,
making donating simple, safe and secure. Be sure to
check the bulletin in the coming weeks for more
information or call the parish office with any questions.
MARY STAR OF HOPE
The next meeting for members of Mary Star of Hope will
be Monday, October 27th at 1:00pm in the dePaul Room.
The presenter will be Sister Mary Ellen Schopfer, CSJ.
PRAY THE ROSARY
Daily Rosary is recited following the 8:00 am
Mass in the Seton Center Chapel. Please join us.
Liturgical Assignments for November 1 & 2, 2014
Altar
Servers
Chalice Eucharistic
Ministers
Bread
Eucharistic Ministers
Lectors
4:00
pm
Team D
Teresa Bushinger
Mary Ann LaPorte
Jackie Santoro
Diane Waskiewicz
Margaret Mary Comeskey
Mary Alice Hebert
Ann Meyer
Mariann Munson
Rob Munson
Kevin Coates
Curt Pearsall
Pat LoGuidice
Gayle Cleveland
JoAnne Roberts
7:30
Team D
Tim Bonney
Gina Burke
Joe Argen
Vincent Looney & Joan McGuire
Kathleen Amrhein
Mike Duignan
Colleen Schaaf
Heather Bonney
Team D
Suzanne Appleton
Tom Connors
Pat Taylor
Herman Van Hatten
Kim Conley
Barbara Murdie
Ron Rubman
Shelly Withers
Laura O'Shaughnessy
Mass
9:00
am
11:15
am
5:00
pm
Lucia Borrometi
Lucy Deep
Cornelius Deep
Team D
Michelle Hogan
Noah Howard
Mary Ellen Van Allen
Team D
Sheila Ambrose
Concetta Carcone
JP Gilroy
Gloria Joaquin
Sheila Mineo
Sister Lois Paciello
Ray Toukatly
Greeters
Office
Volunteer
Anthony Bianco
Jim Carroll
Alice Connors
Lucretia Zongrone
Bernard Hyman
Paul Lazzaro
Rose De Sanctis
Peter Deep
Joy Ann Miller
Marie Morosco
Mary Ellen
Van Allen
Cheri VanEtten
Jim Powers
Elizabeth Witzigman
Doug Ambrose
Chris Potocki
Rodger Potocki
Dan Verna
Michael White
Dina Weimer
Concetta Carcone
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CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, UTICA, N.Y.
BAPTISMS: We joyfully welcome all into our Church family
through this sacrament. For couples expecting a child, we
encourage preparation to begin during pregnancy. Please
contact parish offices to make arrangements as soon as possible.
MARRIAGES: Couples seeking to be joined in the Sacrament
of matrimony are asked to make arrangements with our Pastor
at least six months in advance of the celebration.
R.C.I.A.: Our church welcomes new members through a process
called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a
Catholic or completing their entrance into our church through
Confirmation or Holy Eucharist, please call the parish office.
NEW PARISHIONERS: A thousand welcomes!
We are happy that you are joining our faith community!
Please enroll at parish office.
HOSPITAL VISITS: When entering a hospital or nursing home,
please inform its staff that you are a parishioner of Our Lady of
Lourdes Church so that we may be properly notified.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
Chapel located in Seton Center.
Every Monday thru Thursday ~ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday ~ 9:00 am - noon (closed on holidays)
Mass is a time of prayer and reflection. Out of respect to our clergy &
parishioners, please turn your cell phones off during Mass.
If it is necessary to leave your phone on due to your profession or a family
emergency, please switch your phone to the ‘vibrate’ mode.
PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor & Regional Vicar:
Rev. Joseph A. Salerno
Parochial Vicar:
Rev. Lukasz Kozlowski
Deacon:
Rev. Mr. William Hotaling
Parish Minister:
Sr. Lois Mary Paciello
Outreach Ministries:
Larry Hagan
Youth Ministry & Faith Formation 6-10: Mark Ranieri ~ phone:765-1030
Faith Formation K-5:
Nina Ranieri ~ phone: 534-3830
Music Director:
Randy Davis
Folk Group:
Michael DeSantis
Sunday Evening Liturgical Coordinator: Chris Bord
Sunday Evening Music:
Irena Lingley
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Business Administrator:
Marie Morosco
Receptionist/Bookkeeper:
Paula Loin
Administrative Assistant:
Jim Powers
Communications Specialist:
Elyssa Arnone - Earl
Summer Fun Program Director:
Janis Farley
FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE STAFF
Facilities Manager:
Joe Poupart
Maintenance Assistant:
Anthony Joaquin
Housekeeper:
Laurie Pensero
We are equipped with a hearing assistance system.
Please go to the sacristy before Mass. Father will assist you.
Child Church is available for your convenience behind the Sacristy.
A restroom and baby changing table are available in the room.