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.
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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
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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
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Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
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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.
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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
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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:
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.