May 3, 2015 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Welcome to Assumption Fr. Timothy Dore, OFM Conv. Rector Sr. Ann Kenyon, OSF Pastoral Associate Robert Dietrich & Edward Grabowski— Trustees Sr. Dolores Bush, OSF Director of Franciscan Northside Ministries Sr. James Peter Ridgeo, OSF Coordinator of Poverello Health Center Rosemary Costa, OFS Director of The Franciscan Place Fr. Adam Keltos, OFM Conv. Fr. Jeffrey Keefe, OFM Conv. Diocesan Director of Courage Fr. Robert Amrhein, OFM Conv. The Franciscan Place Br. James Amrhein, OFM Conv. Director of Assumption Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen Joanne Amato & Nancy Miano Liturgical Minister Coordinators Glenn Armstrong—Director of Music David Scholl—Coordinator of Ushers Dennis Brady Director of Finance Lexie Kwiek Administrative Assistant Mary Fortino Risk Management Julia Hannan Admin Asst—Poverello Health Center Jennifer Huntley Coordinator of Mission Advancement Jeffrey Schardt Director of Volunteers Betty Seifritz Prayer Line (458-1199) Celebration of the Eucharist Monday - Saturday: 8:30 am Sat. Vigil: 4:00 pm; Sunday: 9:30 am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00 - 3:45 pm in the Upper Church Marriage and Baptism Please call the church office. My Sisters and Brothers: The Easter Season is all about celebrating the life we share with Jesus! As we reflect on today’s Gospel and the analogy it gives about the grapevine (see John 15:1-8), we might ask ourselves: “In our lives, how can we be ‘connected’ to Jesus, as grape branches are connected to the vine?” I think the first and obvious answer is that we must be people of prayer who have a deep and personal relationship with Jesus. In this way we are able to receive life and strength from him who shares his life with us. I think the second answer is that we must be connected to the community of believers and share in its life as well. As many grape branches grow on the same vine, so we are many, and we share one source of life. This common identity should enable us to live together in harmony, and to share in the life of our church and its mission. I believe the third answer to this question brings together the answers to the first and second. That’s to say, we will clearly demonstrate a connection to Jesus, and to the way we share in his life as members of a community, when we place ourselves at the service of others, especially the needy. Simply put, as Christians we must embrace the teachings of Jesus in our hearts, in our words, in our relationships with others, and in our daily practices. Isn’t it true that if there are no fruits, or demonstrable good works in our lives, then surely we cannot claim to be connected to Jesus and/or to the community of believers? Accordingly, we are reminded by Jesus about the consequences of not bearing fruit, and of being separated from him. He says that such people will be like those branches cut off from the vine by the vine-grower and “thrown into the fire” (see John 15:6). The implication of this is obvious to us. Consequently, each one of us might do well to examine our consciences and ask ourselves: “What are the demonstrable good works, or those fruits that I bear, in my Christian life?” Today’s Gospel challenges us not to be concerned only with our own needs, but rather it also calls us to look beyond ourselves. As faithful followers of Jesus, we must always work for the good of others, and we must do things that clearly demonstrate his very life at work within us. Jesus tells us “whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing” (see John 15:5). May Jesus continue to strengthen us in our personal lives of faith; may he fortify our relationships with one another, and may he always inspire us to dedicate service on behalf of others, especially for those who are most in need. By what we say and do, and as we continue to celebrate Easter, may we joyfully proclaim the life we share with Jesus! Christ is Risen, Truly, He is Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia! Praise God! Friar Timothy Attention Separated/ Divorced: Branch Out & Grow! A support group for separated and divorced meets Wednesday, May 6th from 7:00pm—8:30pm at Bishop Ludden High School, 815 Fay Road, Syracuse, NY Besides support, we will also be showing a meditative video: “Single Sexuality” by DivorceCare, and discussing it. All are welcome! For more information call (315) 472-6754 ext. 5 www.familylifeeducationsyracuse.org Sponsored by Family Life Education (A Hope Appeal Agency) Nifty 450 Update: There are only 180 tickets left! Get yours now for a chance to win! For more information, call Joanne at 451-9015. Many thanks to Assembly 704Knights of Columbus for their kind donation covering the cost of replacing our very warn American flag with the new one that you now see flying on our campus. We are grateful to them for helping us to honor those who have sacrificed so much for us and our country. May it remind us to pray for them and for peace! Please pray for Fr. Jeffrey Keefe, OFM Conv. Unfortunately, he recently took a fall here at the friary, dislocating a shoulder, and is now taking part in a residential rehabilitation program. We are sure he would be encouraged by your prayers, and perhaps a get well card! Please send any letters or cards to the Friary or to the Church Office. Rededication of the Marian Shrine Holy Family Church, 127 Chapel Drive Syracuse, NY 13219 Faith Formation 2015: Pentecost Series “Foundations of the Catholic Faith” ALL ARE WELCOME! May 9th at 6:00pm (immediately following the 5:00 Vigil Mass) Saturdays from 9:15am — 10:45am April 11th — May 23rd Now that renovations are completed, all are warmly invited to participate in the rededication ceremonies! In the Mother Marianne Room There will be a procession from the Church to the Grotto, where the rededication will take place. Please invite family and friends to be part of this historic moment! For more information, call the Parish Office at (315) 488-3139 All are invited to join us for our Saturday morning Mass at 8:30am in the Grotto Church. We will provide coffee and donuts immediately after Mass. This faith formation series will begin each week at 9:15 am and is offered free of charge to all who come! The Franciscan Place Chapel and Religious Gift Shoppe at Destiny USA 9645 Destiny USA Dr. (315) 471-9511 Congratulations to Sr. Dolly Bush and Sr. J.P. Ridgeo who are being honored for their work at Franciscan Northside Ministries at the Catholic Charities 30th Annual House of Providence Dinner. They will be the recipients of The Bishop’s Medallion, which will be presented to them at the dinner on Wednesday, May 20th. Ticket information is available by contacting Toni Maxwell at [email protected] or 315-362-7528. Please join us in congratulating Sr. Dolly and Sr. J.P. for the valuable work that they do! Hours: Mon thru Thurs., 10 am-8pm Fri & Sat, 10 am—6 pm Sunday, 11 am—6 pm Mass Schedule: Mon-Wed- Fri, 12:15 pm Tues & Thurs, 4:15 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Friday, 1pm-4pm Sacrament of Reconciliation: Mon & Tues: 2-4pm, Wed: 2-4pm, 7-8pm Thurs & Fri: 10am-12pm, 2-4pm Saturday, 11am-2pm Rosary prayed Wednesday after 12:15 Mass Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Friday 1pm-4pm One holy water vessel has been paid for! So far, we have paid for one holy water vessel, and collected $430 for the second. If you would like to contribute, please speak with Friar Timothy or Joanne Amato. A Family Perspective from the Family Life Education Office (A Hope Appeal Agency) Today’s gospel challenges us to “love one another as I have loved you.” Jesus is our model, and he asks us to “lay down our life” (our time, attention, opinions and needs) for each other. This is the sacrament of the family, when God is made visible in our sacrificial love for one another. The altar flowers in memory of Antonietta & Matteo Paduano were given by Maria Tamila. Mass Intentions For the Week Of May 3rd Intention/Requested by Sunday, May 3—Fifth Sunday of Easter 4 pm (Sat) For the Parishioners 9:30 am (Sun) Antonietta & Matteo Paduano/ Maria Tamilia Monday, May 4–Easter Weekday 8:30 am Cathedral Candle Co. Deceased Members/ Cathedral Candle Co. Tuesday, May 5—Easter Weekday 8:30 am Charles Weidenorner/ Marie & John Rauch Wednesday, May 6—Easter Weekday 8:30 am Mary M. Schreck/ Estate The flowers at the statue of the Blessed Mother are in memory of the Legion of Mary and Mary & William Sabel given by the Sabel Family. Collection Update April 26, 2015: Regular: $3,090.00 ( 2014 Collection: Regular: $2,660.00 ) Mass attendance: Saturday—100, Sunday—115 Thank you for all of your generosity! Wedding Banns: II — Rachel Damon & Vincent O’Kane Cana Retreats Presents: A Catholic Family Retreat Vacation Come join us for a Catholic Family Retreat vacation at the scenic Watson Homestead in Painted Post, NY. A Catholic Family Retreat is a time to gather as a family with other Catholic families to rest, recreate, and share our common Catholic experiences. It is held in a somewhat rustic setting with plenty of time for family activities. Our retreat will run from July 12-18. For more information call Deacon Ed Blaine at (607) 754-0289, or email [email protected] Thursday, May 7—Easter Weekday 8:30 am Bennie Gemza/ Joe Bertolli & Wayne Jarvis Friday, May 8—Easter Weekday 8:30 am William & Mary Sabel and William & Elizabeth Sabel/ Sabel Family Saturday, May 9—Easter Weekday 8:30 am Lawrence P. Schreck/ Estate Sunday, May 10—Sixth Sunday of Easter 4 pm (Sat) For the Parishioners 9:30 am (Sun) Andrea Petrone/ Larry Sunser Church Office (Mon thru Fri, 9 am - 3 pm)…….422-4833 Assumption Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen…….….473-9101 Franciscan Northside Ministries………………….…423-9961 The Franciscan Place………………………………….….471-9511 FrancisCorps……………………………………………….426-0481 Militia of the Immaculata Mondays at 7 pm at Assumption Church For details, contact Jim Smith at [email protected] ——————————–——-——————— Assumption Men’s Group Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Bede Hess Room For details, call Mike at (585) 743-5631 ————————————————————Young Adult Praise & Worship—Every 4th Friday of the month at the Franciscan Place starting at 6:30 pm ——————————————————-—— Filipino Mass—Every First Sunday at 3 pm
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