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Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
2222 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502
November 22 & 23, 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
November 22nd through November 28th
We pray for all members of the parish living and deceased, but especially
Living:
Liliosa Guerrero
Wayne & Diane Smoulcey
Deceased:
Jennifer L. Saladino
Fannie & Alexander Deschano
Helen Antes
Robert Falvo ~ 2nd Anniversary
Brian McCoy ~ 15th Anniversary
Richard Aiello
John Joswick
Jack Meyer ~ 1st Anniversary
Requested by:
Family
Friends
Requested by:
Thomas J. Saladino
Family
Judy Williams
Rosalie & Joe Colacicco
Donald & Betty McCoy
Frank & Anita Cannistra
Wife & Family
Ann & Family
Friends
Peter Thompson
OLOL Parish
Geraldine Weimer
OLOL Parish
Lila Moda
Anthony DiMambro
Wife, Children & Grandchildren
John Horn ~ Birthday
Family
Annamary Costello
Carol Cafarelli
Anna A. Cafarelli ~ 5th Anniversary Family
Betty Doty
Donna Stuhlman
James Branck
Carol & Fred Polito
William Bonsted
Connie Rohmyer
Josephine Heinig
OLOL Parish
Josephine Nowak
OLOL Parish
Suzanne Kowalczyk ~ Birthday Parents
Nelly Jean Dapice
Husband
Stephanie M. Kozak
Rock & Denise Vomer & Sons
Bob & Debbie Jackson
Angela Salerno Pardi
David Pardi & Sue Jenks
Lucille Hughes ~ 8th Anniversary Erwin, Russell & JoAnne
James H. Cahalan
Mary Rose Cahalan
Steven R. Day
Nancy Lawrence Spetts
Peter & Mary Murray
The Marafioti & Alexis Families
Charles Grestl
Christ the King Shrine
Gary Michael Toukatly ~ 2nd Anniversary Mother, Brothers
& Families
Richard Vella
Jo Vella
Karen Abraham
Linda Forsythe
Joseph Santana
Walter & Paula Loin
Stella Kobielski
Ed Gunn
Dan Cuccaro
Daughter, Connie Calenzo
Mr. & Mrs. Vito Grasso
Rose Ann Grasso
Sylvester & Antoinette Castano Family
Frank Pepe
Family
Rocco Carzo
Joseph & Bonnie Smith
Yetta F. Massa
Bill & Mora Milham
The Herbert, Woods, Effert & Corbett Families
Family
The Cassidy, Duffy, Flaherty,
Martino & Evans Families
Family
Sara Reale
The Mulvihill Family
John B Fusco, Jr.
Angie, Children & Grandchildren
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
Only goodness and kindness follow me
all the days of my life;
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
for years to come.
The Word of the Lord
Readings for Sunday, November 23rd
Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17
Psalm 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6
1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28
Matthew 25:31-46
Readings for Sunday, November 30th
Isaiah 63:16B-17, 19B; 64:2-7
Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Mark 13:33-37
LOURDES CALENDAR
Unless otherwise indicated, events take place in the dePaul Room of the Seton Center.
Monday, November 24
ACOA ~ Lawler Hall
A.A. ~ Lawler Hall
Tuesday, November 25
Pastoral Council
Wednesday, November 26
MV Breastfeeding Café ~ Lawler Hall
Eternal Father Rosary Group ~ Seton Chapel
6:00 pm
7:30 pm
6:30 pm
12:00 pm
6:00 pm
Prayer Remembrances (continued)
Deceased:
Walter Osier
Janet Brindisi Witter
Susan Zogby Salerno
Alice McShea
Thomasina Delello
Loretta Manna Nafis
Tom Keller
Requested by:
Maureen Ho
Gerald & Harriet Gilberti
Sister, Arlene Munson
Joe & June Campobasso
Dan Matys
Sharon Morinetti
Rocco & MaryAnn Giruzzi
Gerald & Harriet Gilberti
Frank & Carol Talarico
The Talerico Girls: Jean,
Mary, Patty & Carol Lynn
Ed & Carmella Nassinos
Rocco & MaryAnn Giruzzi
Mary Lourdes Petrone
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Tehan
Paul & Diane Lange
Jeanette B. Williams
Rocco & MaryAnn Giruzzi
Rocco & MaryAnn Giruzzi
Nancy & Art Kneller
Mr. & Mrs.. Remo Zegaelli
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CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, UTICA, N.Y.
Thanksgiving
Families close-gathered
With love-gentle faces,
memories of friendships
And warm, special places,
Heads bowed in prayer
With hand touching hand,
The smile-to-smile message
Each heart understands…
This is togetherness,
Sharing and living—
This is true happiness…
This is Thanksgiving.
~ Richie A. Tankersley
THANKSGIVING DAY MASS
Please join us as we celebrate Mass at
Our Lady of Lourdes at 10:00am
on Thanksgiving Day.
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Monthly Memorials November
The gift of bread has been given in memory of
Joseph & Anna Parisi by Joseph & Maria Parisi
The gift of candles has been given in memory of
Brian J. McCoy by Betty & Don McCoy
The gifts of missals has been given in memory of
Augusto & Rosa Cecilia by Daughter, Maria & Family
The gift of wine has been given in memory of
Casper & Gloria Vassallo by Greg & Joanne
The Sanctuary Lamp for the week of
November 22nd is in memory of
Casper & Gloria Vassallo by Family
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CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Beginning this weekend there will
be baskets at the church doors filled
with ‘Stars of Compassion’ as we
begin the Parish’s annual outreach
to families in our area.
Each year, thanks to your
generosity, Our Lady of Lourdes
provides food, toys and other gifts
for neighbors facing illness and financial difficulty.
You can help by taking a star, purchasing the item
on the star, and placing your unwrapped gift with
the star firmly taped to it near the statue of our
Blessed Mother in early December.
Thank you for your help!
IMMACULATA MEDALLION AWARD
The Immaculata Medallion is an award recognizing
and honoring lay people who generously and
unselfishly volunteer time and service to their
parishes. The Immaculata Award was instituted in
December 2011 as a component of the celebration
of the 125th anniversary of the founding of the
dioceses. Bishop Robert J. Cunningham accepted
recommendations from pastors across the diocese.
Though many are deserving, we are happy to
announce that Mike Duignan, long-time parishioner
of our parish is this year’s recipient of the Immaculata
Medallion Award. Along with many others from
our Diocese he will be honored in a Vesper Service
on Sunday, December 7th at the Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception in Syracuse.
Congratulations Mike and thank you for making
this parish a more beautiful place to be!
INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING EXPERIENCE
The Interfaith Project of Greater Utica presents
‘Breaking Bread: An Interfaith Thanksgiving Experience’
on Tuesday, November 25th at 7:00pm at RCIL on
Genesee Street in Utica. This free event will feature
area clergy and light refreshments.
CHRISTMAS NOVENA
We will celebrate the Christmas Novena
each Monday at the 8:00am Mass
until Christmas.
NOTRE DAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHOIR
The Notre Dame Elementary School Choir will be
holding a bottle and can drive on Saturday, December 6th
from 9:00am until noon in the school parking lot.
PARISH OFFICE SCHEDULE
Parish offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27th
and Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
There is no Eucharistic Adoration when the offices are closed.
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CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, UTICA, N.Y.
HEALTHFRIENDS
THANKSGIVING FLOWER SALE
The HealthFriends’ Bouquet you take
home today for yourself or as a gift,
will help someone receive the
prescription medicine they may
otherwise have gone without. That’s
a blessing all the way around.
The donation is only $8 per bouquet.
If you or someone you know needs
help from HealthFriends for your
medication call 724-0988.
WEEKLY COLLECTION
The collection for the week of November 15 & 16
372 Envelopes….………………. $11,099.00
Plate……………………………
$1,699.77
Total……………………………… $12,798.77
Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL
It has been brought to our attention that several
parishioners did not receive a letter from Father Joe
regarding our Annual Stewardship Renewal. If you did
not receive one, and would like one, please contact the
office and we will generate one for you. Included with
the letter was a new Stewardship Renewal Form.
These forms may be found at each entrance of the
church. Please pick one up, fill it out and return it to
the office either by mail, collection basket or directly
to a volunteer at the information tables in the church.
A huge thank you to those who have already
committed to this year's campaign!
THE MOHAWK VALLEY
CHORAL SOCIETY AND ORCHESTRA
The Mohawk Valley Choral Society and Orchestra
under the direction of Randy Davis will perform its
Christmas Concert on Sunday,
December 7th, 7:30pm at the
Church of Our Lady of
Lourdes. The choir and
orchestra will perform
Vivaldi’s Gloria and the
Bach Magnificat featuring
Soprano, Anita Firman,
Mezo-Soprano Lucille Beer,
Tenor, Stephen Humes
and Bass, Michael Roddy.
Concert tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the
door and can be purchased from any
Choral Society member or by calling 823-1615.
Liturgical Assignments for November 29 & 30, 2014
Altar
Servers
Chalice Eucharistic
Ministers
Bread
Eucharistic Ministers
Lectors
4:00
pm
Team D
Margaret Mary
Comeskey
Ryan Fitzgerald
Paul O'Hara
Helen O'Hara
Gayle Cleveland
Michael Fitzgerald
Rob Munson
Jim Neary
Nancy Spetts
Pat LoGuidice
Shirley Hilts-Adams
Mariann Munson
JoAnne Roberts
Gayle Cleveland
7:30
Team D
Joe Argen
Karen Geddes
Tom Luley
Carol Parker & Debra Perna
Dick Parker
Charles Brown
Heather Bonney
Tim Bonney
Team D
Alice Connors
Catherine Kozak
Laura O'Shaughnessy
Ron Rubman
Aurelia Greico
Jim Laramie
Cole O'Shaughnessy
Richard Reister
Patricia Rosato
Rose Butler
Pat Lorenz
Marlene Angelini
Aurelia Greico
Jim Carroll
Mass
9:00
am
11:15
am
5:00
pm
Gloria Joaquin
Donna Kistler
Lisa Montgomery
Team D
Kathy Quigley
Carol Trzepacz
Mary Ellen Van Allen
Team D
Colleen Miccoli
Dan Verna
Mike Fanelli
Mary Holmes
Noah Howard
Mora Milham
Gerald Sullivan
Bernard Hyman
Tom Coyne
Lois Bianco
Concetta Carcone
Kim Conley
Anne Popeo
AnnaRita White
Robert Christman
Michael White
Greeters
Anthony Trevisani
Maria Trevisani
Rose De Sanctis
Bill McLaughlin
James Green
Cheryl Green
Office
Volunteer
Cheri VanEtten
Joy Ann Miller
Concetta Carcone
Anne Popeo
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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.