Church of Our Lady of Lourdes 2222 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502 February 7 & 8, 2015 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 CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, UTICA, N.Y. page 2 Prayer Remembrances for the week of February 7th through February 13th Sunday, February 8, 2015 Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time We pray for all members of the parish living and deceased, but especially He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He tells the number of the stars; he calls each by name. Living: Laurie Hotaling Requested by: Deacon Bill & Amy Ann DiFabio Requested by: Cathy Roach Cathy & Family Bob &Mark Daughter, Maureen Kelly Thomas Saladino Family Family Frank & Marion Gerace Fr. Joe, Fr. Lukasz & Staff John & Vickie Maio Deceased: Ken Schaaf Stephen J. Roach ~ 1st Anniversary Carol Zane ~ Birthday Justin & Rosemary Kelly Sam A. Saladino Mary Moylan Victoria Bullock Mary DeTraglia Cecile Kupiec Louis Cozza Kathleen Fuchs Warzala ~ 1st Anniversary Bob & Mariann Munson Mary Piekielniak Karen, Terry, Eddie & Dicky Julia A. Murphy Cahalan Jim, Joe & Bill Poupart Arveda R. Failing Michael Calabrese Paul Latella Wife, Catherine & Family Joshua Tyler O’Donnell Patricia Durante Heather Marie Evans OLOL Parish Jeanne A. Reilly Andrea Brescia Peter John Fanelli Rocco & Mary Ann Giruzzi Mary Mahoney Bickel The Cackett Family Simo Anusic Ann Anusic Tom Hughes Joseph & Bonnie Smith Thomas J. MacDonald ~ 7th Anniversary Michael & Nancy MacDonald Larry Mercurio Michael & Mary White Lena Buck Gary & Camille Caulkins John & Cecelia Hyde Therese & Joan McGuire Joseph D. Pardi, Jr. Wife, Angela, Children & Grandchildren Anthony & Helen Joseph Family George & Ruth Abdoo Family The Sanctuary Lamp for the week of February 7th is in memory of Kathy Fuchs Warzala by Mother ……………………………………………………… The Word of the Lord Readings for Sunday, February 8th Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Psalm 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39 Readings for Sunday, February 15th Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 11 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 Mark 1:40-45 LOURDES CALENDAR Unless otherwise indicated, events take place in the dePaul Room of the Seton Center. 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:30 pm 12:00 pm 12:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 11:30 am 6:00 pm 7:30 pm Monday, February 9 ACOA ~ Lawler Hall LAOH A.A. ~ Lawler Hall Wednesday, February 11 Mohawk Valley Breastfeeding Café Catholic Women’s Club ~ meeting & lunch Eternal Father Rosary Group ~ Seton Chapel Thursday, February 12 OLOL Men’s Club Adult Choir Friday, February 13 Comhaltas Saturday, February 14 A.A. Monday, February 16 ACOA ~ Lawler Hall A.A. ~ Lawler Hall BEREAVEMENT AND MARY STAR OF HOPE On Monday, February 16th there will be a pre-Lenten gathering for members of the Bereavement and Mary Star of Hope groups. There will be a presentation by Sister Lois followed by a Mardi Gras celebration. Monthly Memorials February The gift of bread has been given in memory of Steven R. Day by Grandparents, Jim & Patty The gift of candles has been given in memory of Thomas F. Keller by Mike & Judy Seakan The gift of wine has been given in memory of Deceased Members of the Bullock Family By Family WEEKLY COLLECTION The collection for the week of January 31 & February 1 358 Envelopes….………………. $11,282.00 Electronic Giving….………………. $287.00 Plate…………………………… $1,857.90 Total……………………………… $13,426.90 ……………………………………………………… Thank you for your continued support and generosity. page 3 CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, UTICA, N.Y. BLANKET DRIVE The Helping Hands Ministry will be conducting a Blanket Drive for those who use Cleopha’s Closet at Thea Bowman. There is a need for clean, new or gently used blankets and throws, especially at this time of year. The blankets will be collected the weekend of February 14th & 15th. Please put the blankets in bags and place them on the side altar of the Blessed Mother. Once again, thank you for your compassion and generous giving! YEAR END STATEMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS If you would like a record of your contributions for 2014, please contact the parish offices, during business hours. We would be happy to provide you with a copy of your statement. OUR LADY OF LOURDES FEAST DAY~ FEBRUARY 11th The Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in southern France is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world principally because of the apparent healing properties of the waters of the spring that appeared during the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to a poor, fourteen-year-old girl, Bernadette Soubiroux. The first apparition occurred February 11, 1858. There were eighteen in all; the last took place July 16th, of the same year. The mysterious vision Bernadette saw, was that of a young and beautiful lady. She described the Lady as clothed in white, with a blue ribbon sash and a Rosary hanging from her right arm. One day, the Lady told the girl to drink from a fountain within the grotto itself, and of which there was no sign. But Bernadette scratched at the ground, and a spring immediately bubbled up. After another apparition, Bernadette reported that the Lady told her, “I am the Immaculate Conception”. A basilica was built upon the rock of Massabielle by M. Peyramale, the parish priest. Pope Leo XIII authorized a special office and a Mass, in commemoration of the apparition, and in 1907 Pius X extended the observance of this feast to the entire Church; it is now observed on February 11th. (Taken from various online sources) PALMS FOR ASH WEDNESDAY ASHES We are collecting palms from last year that you would like to have burned and used as ashes for Ash Wednesday. Please leave them in the basket provided by the center doors of the church. Ash Wednesday ~ February 18 th Schedule Ashes will be distributed at each of the following: Our Lady of Lourdes 6:30 am ~ Service 8:00 am ~ Mass 12:10 pm ~ Mass 6:00 pm ~ Mass Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation. It is, however, a day of fasting and abstaining from meat. MASS OF REMEMBRANCE If you’ve lost a child through miscarriage, illness, accident, stillbirth or abortion or have struggled with infertility, please join us for a Mass of Remembrance. This special Mass provides an opportunity to honor and remember, to pray and be prayed for, to be comforted through the Sacraments and to receive resources. Mass will be offered at Sacred Heart/St. Mary’s Church in New York Mills on Sunday, February 15th at 11:00am. All are invited to attend in prayerful support. For more information, please contact the Syracuse Diocese Respect Life Office at 470-1418. NATIONAL BOY SCOUT SUNDAY The Boy Scouts of America annually celebrates its founding on February 8th, based on the program started by Lord Baden Powell. The Scout Sunday tradition was started to make people in houses of worship aware of Scouting, and to allow Scouts to live out their "Duty to God" pledged each week. The Scout Law says that a "Scout is Reverent" and the Scouts of all ages promise to do their "Duty to God". These values strengthen youth character in their family, community and faith. Our Parish Community would like to welcome Boy Scouts of all ages and faiths to our celebration this weekend. page 4 CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, UTICA, N.Y. FAITH FORMATION & LIFETEEN NEWS The next faith formation classes for grades PreK-8 are Sunday, February 15th & Sunday, March 1st from 10:00am-11:00am. And Life Teen, for grades 9 and 10, will be Sunday, February 15th & Sunday, March 1st at 5:00pm in the Seton Center. For the Families of First Communion Candidates: As we prepare your child for this Sacrament we invite you to attend our 9:00 Mass on Sunday mornings. These Children’s Masses will re-enforce our teachings in preparation for the Eucharist and will help the children realize that they belong to the Christian community. The theme for Sunday, February 15th will be ~ Listening THREE NIGHT MISSION AT MT. CARMEL/BLESSED SACRAMENT Fr. Francis Pompei OFM, a Franciscan Friar and Evangelist from Buffalo will be presenting a three night mission at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament parish in Utica on Sunday, February 22nd through Tuesday, February 24th beginning at 7:00pm each day. Fr. Pompei will address the tough questions that many people often ask when doubting their faith and God’s presence among us, such as, ‘Why do we and our loved ones have to suffer and die? Where is Jesus when we do? Why does he allow it? Why is there so much violence, bullying, war, disease, and painful relationships? And what’s the use of going to church? Join the mission and learn the answers to these questions and more. MEATBALL MADNESS Abraham House Annual Meatball Madness on Sunday March 1st at Hotel Utica from noon - 3:00 pm. A fun filled community event. Taste the areas best meatballs from restaurants throughout the Mohawk Valley. Cast your vote along with a meatball eating contest. Adults are $10, children 6-12 are $5, children 5 & under, senior citizens and military personnel are free. Liturgical Assignments for February 14 & 15, 2014 Altar Servers Chalice Eucharistic Ministers Bread Eucharistic Ministers Lectors 4:00 pm Team B Lindsey Jones Mary Ann LaPorte Helen O'Hara Paul O'Hara Dan Boyle Teresa Bushinger Gayle Cleveland Margaret Mary Comeskey JoAnne Roberts Kevin Coates Ann Meyer Shirley Hilts-Adams Shirley Hilts-Adams Gayle Cleveland 7:30 Team B Joe Argen Tom Luley Vincent Looney Susan Luker & Tom Luker Paul Lazzaro Diane Waskiewicz Tim Bonney Heather Bonney Team B Jim Laramie Barbara Murdie Cole O'Shaughnessy Laura O'Shaughnessy Pete Anderson Alice Connors Tom Connors Patricia Rosato Shelly Withers Special Readings Herman Van Hatten Aurelia Greico Team B JP Gilroy Mary Holmes Lisa Montgomery Jim Noyes Jim Powers Cheri VanEtten Lucia Borrometi Mike Fanelli Marilyn Murphy David Scharf Mary Ellen Van Allen Jennifer Dunlap Brice Kistler Bernard Hyman Team B Colleen Miccoli Dan Verna Concetta Carcone Anne Popeo Rodger Potocki Michael White & AnnaRita White Chris Potocki Tom Coyne Mass 9:00 am 11:15 am 5:00 pm Greeters Whitethunder Gomez Tanya Gomez Maria Trevisani Anthony Trevisani Rose De Sanctis Marie Morosco Office Volunteer Marie Morosco Concetta Carcone page 5 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: 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.
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