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Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
2222 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502
December 20 & 21 2014
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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
December 20th through December 26th
We pray for all members of the parish living and deceased, but especially
Deceased:
Requested by:
Noel Castonguay
Family
Stephen LaMonte
Jane Sanford
Ed & Irene Havey
Family
Tom & Anna Connors
Family
James P. Moore
Mark & Linda Toukatly
Sr. Roseanne Miller & Betty Ann Miller
Family
Robert Van Pelt
Wife, Diane & Children
Robert Higgins
Gladys & Family
Frankie Cannistra
Mom, Dad, Gina & Christy
Jamie M. LaPolla
Aunt Anita, Uncle Frank,
Gina & Christy
Christine E. Beloain
Tom & Mary Lourdes Everson
S.S. John A. LaPolla
Anita & Frank Cannistra
Anthony & Dolores LaPolla
Anita, Frank,
Gina & Christy
Frank & Antoinette Cannistra Anita, Frank,
Gina & Christy
William Tomasik
Betty & Dick Kistner
Joe Piccola & Family
Betty & Dick Kistner
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Irone
Betty & Dick Kistner
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kistner
Richard & Betty Kistner
Joseph J. Bonanza, Jr.
Wife & Children
John R. Petrone
Fran Bonanza & Family
David Williams
Teresa Bushinger
Gloria & Family
Mary Karaze ~ 38th Anniversary
Alice McShea
Alice Farrell
Mary Ann LaPorte
Anthony DiMambro
Wife, Children
& Grandchildren
Helen Pomilio
MaryAnne Romanus
Stanley Kemp
Daughter
Stephen J. Roach
Cathy & Family
Angelina Visalli
Jean Pawelek
Stanley & Stella Jackson
Bob & Debbie Jackson
Joseph D. Pardi, Jr.
Wife, Children
& Grandchildren
Alex Radziewicz
Family
Natalie Jo Morgan
Family
Ronald Vitullo
Mary Ann Romanus
Edward L. DeSanctis
Rose & Children
Francine Broccoli
Carol & Fred Polito
Paul Latella
Wife, Catherine
Brian J. McCoy
Grandmother, Catherine Latella
Carmen Barres
Family
Sara Jane Testa
The Giglio Family
Lucille Hughes
Erwin, Russell & JoAnne
John B. Fusco, Jr.
Wife, Angie, Children
& Grandchildren
Joanne & Russ
Maria Gigliotti
Daughter, Vinicia
Richard Tomaino, Sr.
Wife & Family
Betty & Vito Grasso
Daughter, Rose Ann
Rose Earl
Family
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent
The promises of the LORD I will sing forever; through all
generations my mouth shall proclaim your faithfulness.
The Word of the Lord
Readings for Sunday, December 21st
2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16
Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27-29
Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38
Readings for Sunday, December 28th
Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14
Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5
Colossians 3:12-21
Luke 2:22-40
Prayer Remembrances (continued)
Deceased:
Requested by:
Antohny & Jennie Trivieri
Angeline Fusco
Anthony Trivieri, Jr.
Angeline Fusco
Lawrence Trivieri, Sr.
Angeline Fusco
Mary Jenny
Family
Catherice Wittenbeck
Family
Ellen Nugent
Friend
Helen & Leslie F. Murphy, Sr. Family
Anne & Leslie F. Murphy, Jr. Family
Patrick Murphy
Family
John Salerno
Family
Genevieve Salerno
Family
Nancy Salerno
Family
Catherine Salerno
Family
Giuseppe Salerno
Family
Caterina Salerno
Family
Lorenzo Giglio
Family
Angelina Giglio
Family
Msgr. Frances Willenburg
Anne Popeo
Lillian Barletto
Anne Popeo
Octavio & Carmella Bevilacqua Daughter, Concetta Carcone
Angelo & Marie Popeo
Children, Anne, Denise,
Dennis, Stacey, Mike & Grandchildren
Susan Zogby Salerno
Don & Pat LoGuidice
Josephine Guardi
Angeline Fusco
Helen & Dan Hurd
Greg & Chris Eichler
Eugene Smith
Greg & Chris Eichler
Jack, Tom & Kevin Eichler
Greg & Chris Eichler
Louis Martino
Wife, Joan
Stephanie Excell
Betty & Don McCoy
Steven R. Day
Grandparents, Patty & Jim Neary
Caruso & Mancuso Families
Dan & Ann Marie Corleto
Corleto & Nesci Families
Dan & Ann Marie Corleto
Michael John Arcuri
Dan & Ann Marie Corleto
Benny & Mary Caruso
Dan & Ann Marie Corleto
Agricola Tucci, Jr.
Dan & Ann Marie Corleto
Henry ‘Hank’ Stanton
Dan & Ann Marie Corleto
Regina Tsouplis Wright
Dan & Ann Marie Corleto
Loretta Pierpura
Dan & Ann Marie Corleto
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CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, UTICA, N.Y.
Christmas Mass Schedule
Wednesday, December 24th Christmas Eve
4:00 pm Children’s Mass,
6:00 pm &Midnight
th
Thursday, December 25
- Christmas Day
9:00 am & 11:15 am
A Prayer for Christmas
by Robert Louis Stevenson
The day of joy returns, Father in Heaven, and
crowns another year with peace and good will.
Help us rightly to remember the birth of Jesus, that
we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness
of the shepherds, and the worship of the wise men.
Close the doors of hate and open
the doors of love all over the world.
Let kindness come
with every gift and
good desires with
every greeting.
Deliver us from evil,
by the blessing that
Christ brings, and
teach us to be merry
with open hearts.
May the Christmas
morning make us happy to be thy children,
And the Christmas evening bring us to our bed with
grateful thoughts, forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus' sake.
Amen
The Sanctuary Lamp for the week of
December 20th is in memory of
Roger Bushinger by wife, Theresa
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ANGELS, SHEPHERDS, & FARM ANIMALS
Children are invited to
come dressed as
angels, shepherds
or farm animals to the
4:00pm Christmas Eve
Children’s Mass.
LET THE CHILDREN COME TO ME
For many years now, it has been the custom of our parish
to offer a children’s Liturgy of the Word at our 9:00am
Sunday Mass. We are grateful to those who sustained this
ministry in the past. We are now looking for an adult or
team of adults who would be willing to take over this
ministry and guide it into the future. Training and
materials would be provided. If interested please contact
Nina Ranieri at 534-3830 or Fr. Joe at 724-3155.
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Monthly Memorials December
The gift of bread has been given in memory of
Roger Bushinger ~ 5th Anniversary by Wife, Theresa
The gift of candles has been given in memory of
Paul & Mary Tantillo by Family
The gifts of missals has been given in memory of
Chief Benny D. Rotundo
by Wife, Rita, Children & Grandchildren
The gift of wine has been given in memory of
Casper & Gloria Vassallo by Greg & Joanne
LOURDES CALENDAR
Unless otherwise indicated, events take place in the dePaul Room of the Seton Center.
6:00 pm
7:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Monday, December 22
ACOA ~ Lawler Hall
A.A. ~ Lawler Hall
Tuesday, December 23
Parish offices close at 1:00pm
Pastoral Council
Choir Rehearsal ~ church
Wednesday, December 24
Parish Offices are closed
Thursday, December 25
Parish Offices are closed
Friday, December 26
Parish Offices are closed
Comhaltas
PARISH OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
In observance of the holidays,
all Parish offices will be closed
~ December 23rd at 1:00pm ~
~ All day on December 24th, 25th & 26th~
~ All day on January 1st & 2nd ~
There is no Eucharistic Adoration when the offices are closed.
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CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, UTICA, N.Y.
YOUR CHRISTMAS CHECKLIST
Do you have Our Lady of Lourdes Church on your
Christmas gift list? Did you know that all gifts made on
or before December 31st are tax deductible for this tax
year? A charitable contribution may just be the right
decision to enable you to itemize your taxes, if you don’t
already. Cash, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, insurance
policies and real property are just a few allowed tax
deductible items. We are all given just a few short years
to “Build up the Kingdom”. Sharing your blessings
through a generous gift at Christmas will make our
church a little better because you made a difference
while you were here with us. Know that our prayers and
thoughts will be with you at Christmas and all through
the New Year. May God’s special blessing be with you
and your families during our Advent season.
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DON’T TAKE A VACATION FROM CHURCH
One number you will want to remember when planning
a vacation or on the road is 1-858-207-6277 or
www.masstimes.org. By using the zip code of the city
you are visiting, you will get the name, address and Mass
times of the nearest Catholic Church.
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY
Thanks to your kindness and big heartedness,
Thea Bowman House Food Pantry received
422 items and $364.00
for the month of December!
FAITH FORMATION & LIFETEEN NEWS
The next faith formation classes for grades
PreK-8 is Sunday, December 21st ~ 10:00am
The next classes for Life Teen is Sunday,
December 21st a St. Francis Barn Mass at Jake
Stolzfus' dairy farm in Deansboro. Meet at
Seton Center at 5:00 pm and take a school bus to the
farm. Return time is approximately 8:00 pm. Please
contact Mark Ranieri at 765-1030 with any questions.
WEEKLY COLLECTION
The collection for the week of December 13 & 14
359 Envelopes….………………. $10,142.00
Plate……………………………
$1,480.00
Total……………………………… $11,622.00
Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
Liturgical Assignments for December 27 & 28, 2014
Altar
Servers
Chalice Eucharistic
Ministers
Bread
Eucharistic Ministers
Lectors
4:00
pm
Team D
Gayle Cleveland
Ryan Fitzgerald
Lindsey Jones
JoAnne Roberts
Dan Boyle
Diane Fiore
Michael Fitzgerald
Mary Ann LaPorte
Kay Noon
Nancy Spetts
Pat LoGuidice
Curt Pearsall
Shirley
Hilts-Adams
JoAnne Roberts
7:30
Team D
Tom Luley
Debra Perna
Heather Bonney
Christine Eichler & Joan McGuire
Paul Lazzaro
Pete Anderson
Heather Bonney
Tim Bonney
Team D
Suzanne Appleton
Anthony Bianco
Christine Eddy
Austin Eddy
Alice Connors
Tom Connors
Carmen Hagan
Larry Hagan
Richard Reister
Pat Lorenz
Rose Butler
Shelly Withers
Aurelia Greico
11:15
am
Team D
Mike Fanelli
Mora Milham
Jordan Montgomery
Lisa Montgomery
Peggy O'Toole
David Scharf
Regina Clark
Betsey Fortino
Mary Holmes
Jim Noyes
Mary Ellen Van Allen
Tom Coyne
Robert Christman
Jennifer Dunlap
5:00
pm
Team D
Kim Conley
Colleen Miccoli
Concetta Carcone
Bob Cheron
Michael White
Anne Popeo
Dina Weimer
Mass
9:00
am
Greeters
Ray Burynski
Maria Burynski
Cheryl Green
James Green
Rose De Sanctis
Elizabeth
Witzigman
Office
Volunteer
Cheri VanEtten
Marie Morosco
Anne Popeo
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.