Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
2222 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502
March 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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Sunday, March 8, 2015
The Third Sunday of Lent
Prayer Remembrances for the week of
March 7th through March 13th
Remember to keep holy the sabbath day.
Honor your father and your mother,
that you may have a long life in the land
which the Lord, your God, is giving you.
We pray for all members of the parish living and deceased, but especially
Living:
Laurie Hotaling
Requested by:
Family
Deceased:
Jean Lideg
Carmen Guarnieri
William J. Girstner
Virginia Kassouf
Thomas Heaton
Marie Battista
Thomas Doyle 14th Anniv.
Holly Canfield 1st Anniv.
Margaret Aiello
Requested by:
A Dear Friend
Roger & Gayle Cleveland
OLOL Parish
OLOL Parish
OLOL Parish
Bregnard Family
Family
Jack & Susan Kowalczyk
JoAnne Roberts &
Russ Hughes
Sister, Lillian Morosco
Kevin & Ann Marie Horan
Connie Mulvihill & Family
Mary McCollum
Fred J. Mazloom
Laura Zizio
Deceased Members of the
Maggiolino Family
Family
Brother Rosarius Wameling CFX Everson & Zillioux Families
Ida DiMarsico
Rocco & MaryAnn
Giruzzi
Thaddeus Ziemba
Alice Gorton
Forsythe Family
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From the Helping Hands Ministry
Thank you for the warmth and love you contributed to our
blanket drive. We received over 100 blankets that were
given to Thea Bowman for distribution. We were also able
to donate some to Evelyn’s House.
Thank you again for your generosity and compassion to
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY
Thanks to your kindness and big heartedness,
Thea Bowman House Food Pantry received
373 items and $386.43
for the month of February!
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Monthly Memorials March
The gift of bread has been given in memory of
Deceased Member of the Moylan Family
by Family
The gift of wine has been given in memory of
Rosa & Augusto Cecilia
By Daughter Maria Parisi & Family
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The Word of the Lord
Readings for Sunday, March 8th
Exodus 20:1-17
Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11
1 Corinthians 1:22025
John 2:13-25
Readings for Sunday, March 15th
2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23
Psalm 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6
Ephesians 2:4-10
John 3:14-21
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
12:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
11:30 am
Monday, March 9
ACOA ~ Lawler Hall
LAOH
A.A. ~ Lawler Hall
Wednesday, March 11
Catholic Women’s Club ~ meeting & lunch
Mohawk Valley Breastfeeding Café
Eternal Father Rosary Group ~ Seton Chapel
Thursday, March 12
OLOL Men’s Club
Adult Choir
Friday, March 13
Comhaltas
Saturday, March 14
A.A.
DON’T FORGET TO
CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS!
We spring ahead one hour on March 8th!
This is a great time to change the
battery in your smoke detector too.
The Sanctuary Lamp for the week of
March 14th is in memory of
Joseph Venditti by Family
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CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, UTICA, N.Y.
We encourage you to
participate in daily Mass
during Lent.
6:45 am ~ St. John’s in New Hartford
7:30 am ~ Our Lady of the Rosary
8:00 am ~ Our Lady of Lourdes
9:00 am ~ St. John’s in New Hartford
Fasting Almsgiving Prayer
We aren't just spiritual beings. We are also physical
entities, and the way to the soul is through the
body. That is why Lenten discipline has historically
centered around fasting, almsgiving and prayer.
Fasting is not just a spiritual diet. By denying our
bodies, our physical hunger reminds us of the
hunger of our souls for God and our longing
for a deeper relationship with Our Lord.
Almsgiving teaches us to separate ourselves
from material possessions. By freely giving of
our money and possessions, we learn to trust
the Lord more deeply for our own daily needs.
Prayer during Lent is a way to stir up our love
and ardor by having a deepening conversation
with God. Remember the light of God's love
shines more brightly in the darkness of the
recognition of our own sinfulness.
~ taken from Our Sunday Visitor's 'Lent Keep it Simple'
Lenten Lunches
Join Christians from other denominations for soup,
sandwiches & conversation. Listen to an ecumenical
discussion related to the meaning of Lent.
The next lunch will take place from Noon until 1:00pm on
Wednesday, March 11th
at Westminster Moriah Olivet Presbyterian Church
(714 Washington Street)
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Participating Churches:
Westminster Moriah Olivet Presbyterian Church,
Our Lady of Lourdes, First Presbyterian, Grace Episcopal,
Tabernacle Baptist & Historic Old St. John’s
Bulletin Submissions for Easter
Due to holiday publishing schedules, submissions
of Prayer Remembrances and all other parish
announcements for inclusion in the Easter bulletin,
April 4th & 5th, must be submitted by March 20th.
Stations of the Cross
Friday, March 13th ~ 7:00 pm
Our Lady of Lourdes
Led by the students of
Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School
Friday, March 20th ~ 7:00 pm
Our Lady of Lourdes
Lord,What we know not, teach us
What
we
have
not
,
gi
v
e
us
What we are not, make us
Operation Rice Bowl
Hungering for a Season of Hope
The next stop on our CRS Rice
Bowl journey is the African
nation, Niger, where we’re
reminded that life’s joys and
challenges are often seasonal.
This week we pray for people
who struggle to feed their
families during the hungry
season - when food is in short
supply - and we commit to
acting for the common good.
We cannot change the past,
but we can change our
attitude toward it.
Uproot guilt
and plant forgiveness.
Tear out arrogance
and seed humility.
Exchange love for hate thereby, making the present comfortable
and the future promising.
~ Maya Angelou
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CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, UTICA, N.Y.
WEEKLY COLLECTION
The collection for the week of February 28 & March 1
381 Envelopes….……………….
$12,406.50
Electronic Giving….……………….
$512.00
Plate……………………………
$1,634.17
Total……………………………… $14,552.67
Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
FAITH FORMATION & LIFETEEN NEWS
The next faith formation classes for grades PreK-8 are
Sunday, March 15th & Sunday, March 29th
from 10:00am-11:00am.
And Life Teen, for grades 9 and 10,
will be Sunday, March 15th & Sunday, March 29th
at 5:00pm in the Seton Center.
Pasta with the Padres
Saturday, March 28th following the 4:00 pm Mass
in the NDES Auditorium.
$8. 00 for adults and $5. 00 for children
Enjoy delicious pasta - meatballs salad - rolls - dessert & more
with Father Joe & Father Lukasz!
For the Families of First Communion Candidates:
As we prepare your child for First
Communion we invite families to attend
our 9:00 Children’s Mass on Sunday
mornings. The theme for Sunday,
March 15th will be Making Peace
PRAY THE ROSARY
Daily Rosary is recited following the 8:00 am
Mass in the Seton Center Chapel. Please join us.
YOUNG ADULT GATHERING
Our next scheduled event will be Tuesday, March 10th
at 6:30pm at the F.X. Matt Brewery's 1888 Tavern.
There will be free food, drinks, and the opportunity to
network with other young adults from the Mohawk
Valley. A special guest speaker will lead us in a
discussion about faith issues pertaining to the lives
of young adults. This event is sponsored by the
Roman Catholic parishes of the Mohawk Valley.
Liturgical Assignments for March 14 & 15, 2015
Altar Servers
Chalice Eucharistic
Ministers
Bread Eucharistic
Ministers
Lectors
4:00
pm
See Sacristan
Tim Fitzgerald
Ryan Fitzgerald
Rob Munson
Diane Waskiewicz
Dan Boyle
Teresa Bushinger
Gayle Cleveland
Margaret Mary Comeskey
Michael Fitzgerald
Mariann Munson
Pat LoGudice
Nancy Spetts
Gayle Cleveland
JoAnne Roberts
7:30
am
See Sacristan
Pete Anderson
Joe Argen
Debra Perna
Jim Noyes
Kathleen Amrhein
Tim Bonney
Heather Bonney
See Sacristan
Austin Eddy
Catherine Kozak
Barbara Murdie
Pat Taylor
Alice Connors
Carmen Hagan
Larry Hagan
Cole O’Shaughnessy
Laura O’Shaughnessy
Special Reserved
Special Reserved
Shelly Withers
Jim Carroll
See Sacristan
Betsy Fortino
Noah Howard
Mora Milham
Sheila Mineo
Peggy O’Toole
Mary Ellen Van Allen
Shannon Aquaviva
Lois Bianco
Lucia Borrometi
Cornelius Deep
Lucy Deep
Bernard Hyman
Robert Christman
JP Gilroy
See Sacristan
Colleen Miccoli
Dan Verna
Concetta Carcone
Kim Conley
AnnaRita White
Michael White
Dina Weimer
Bob Cheron
Mass
9:00
am
11:15
am
5:00
pm
Tom Luker
Susan Luker
Greeters
Kathleen Gates
Anne Gates
Peter Deep
Marie Morosco
Mary Ellen Van Allen
Elizabeth Witzigman
Office
Volunteer
Joy Ann Miller
Mary Holmes
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.
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CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, UTICA, NEW YORK
Our Lady of Lourdes, Utica NY DuC 06-0146.
Week #15 sent on March 3, 2015.