ST. RITA CHURCH Maple Drive Webster, New York Our Vision...

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1 ST. RITA CHURCH 1008 Maple Drive Webster, New York Our Vision... To nurture and grow the spiritual vitality of each and every Saint Rita parishioner and support them along their life journey as Disciples of Christ while fostering a vibrant, engaging, welcoming faith community. Telephone Number Rev. Lance Gonyo Pastor ext. 16 Rev. Mike Mayer Parochial Vicar (Fr.Mike.Mayer@dor.org) ext. 17 Deacon Rick Rall Deacon (Richard.Rall@dor.org) Cell Deacon James Fien Deacon (James.Fien@dor.org) Cell Mary Ellen Wagner St. Rita School Principal (Mary.Ellen.Wagner@dor.org) Anita Wagner Dir.... Children s.... Faith Formation (Anita.Wagner@dor.org) ext. 20 Julie Cohn Pastoral... Minister (Julie.Cohn@dor.org) ext. 13 Elizabeth Kwiatkowski..... Pastoral /. Youth Minister (Elizabeth.Kwiatkowski@dor.org) ext. 14 Marie Marton Sacrament Catechist/Confirmation Coord (Marie.Marton@dor.org) ext. 22 Joan Sullivan Multi-Parish Finance Director (Joan.Sullivan@dor.org) ext. 21 Karen Geer Parish..... Administrative Assistant (Karen.Geer@dor.org) ext. 11 Lisa Hendershot Parish Bookkeeper.. (Lisa.Hendershot@dor.org) ext. 12 Joseph Kwiatkowski Music Director (Joseph.Kwiatkowski@dor.org) ext. 24 Ryan Scherer Parish Pastoral Council Chair (Rtscherer@gmail.com) Campus Security Weekend after hours WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am and 10:30am DAILY MASS SCHEDULE: Monday Thursday at 8:15am - Please see Bulletin or call x 25 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 3:30-4:30pm and Wednesday at 8:45am or by appt. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Parents who would like their children baptized should call Julie Cohn at the Parish Office to arrange a meeting. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements for marriage must be made at least 6 months in advance. Please call the Parish Office to arrange for a meeting. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: The Eucharist and Sacramental Anointing are available to the homebound and those in need. Please make arrangements by calling Julie Cohn at the Parish Office. NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome! We would love to meet you! Please pick up a New Parishioner Welcome Folder from the Parish Office to learn more about our parish. FAX NUMBER: ST. RITA S wstritap@dor.org

2 AUGUST 26, 2018 When the just cry out, the LORD hears them, and from all their distress he rescues them. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. Psalm 34 Dear Parishioners and Friends; A heavy topic, but importantly, in this week's bulletin please see Bishop Matano s letter that was issued last Monday regarding the recent Pennsylvania investigations and related matters involving the sexual abuse of minors. This letter can also be found on the Catholic Courier website and various media outlets. With our Bishop, we together grieve for the victims who were violated by such egregious behavior from those who abused their position of authority. In Church this Sunday, at 12:00 noon, I will be hosting an open-forum discussion concerning the whole topic. This forum will be open to anyone who would like to come and participate in an open discussion about this matter or to bring up any other concerns or questions you may have. There is no set agenda. Due to the nature of the discussion, I must insist that no children be at this open forum please! I am guessing that the meeting will probably last about one hour. I think that having this separate open forum held after all Masses on Sunday will be the best setting for discussion rather than attempting to bring up this issue during Mass. Mass is a time to pray and be with God. And we need many prayers and grace from God! May God Bless You! Fr. Gonyo * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SAVE THE DATE! VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION GATHERING! Delicious food and beverages! Saturday, September 8 at 6:00pm in the Parish Center Gym (After 5:00pm Mass) As a token of our appreciation we extend this invitation to all of our volunteers. For anyone who shares their time with our parish in any way!! (Liturgical ministers, servers, singers, cleaners, cooks, Fiesta, Breakfast workers, the list goes on and on ) Please RSVP by Friday, August 31 to Julie at x 13 or julie.cohn@dor.org Rochester Catholic Men's Conference Saturday October 13 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Theme: The Eucharist at St. Jude the Apostle Parish 4100 Lyell Road in Rochester Featured Speakers are: Dr. John Bergsma; - Catholic Scholar & Theologian, Dr. Marcellino D Ambrosio; - Best-selling Author and Inspirational Speaker Troy L. Guy Evangelist, Author, Nuclear Engineer The Day includes breakfast, lunch, and snack Sign up before August 31 for a $5 discount! Cost after August 31 st is $55 - Students are $15 Complete Details and REGISTER at: If you have questions you may contact John at jmatina@rochester.rr.com or

3 EUCHARIST INTENTIONS Among the intentions for those who gather for the Eucharist this week will be MONDAY, AUGUST 27, :15AM AUSTINE AGU Femi & Josephine Adunse TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, :15AM KENNETH KEILMAN Diane Keilman WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, :15AM FOR THE INTENTIONS OF EVELYN KAY SAMIKKANNU Lise Farnand THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, :15AM SHIRLEY ISAAC Ralph Palmer FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, :15AM MARY ANN HANNA Janine & Mark Arvisais SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, :00PM Wedding: MaryBridget Sennett & Daniel Thull 5:00PM JOHN SHERWOOD Family SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, :30AM NORM MAGIN Family 9:00AM DANIEL RECCHIA Liz & Gary Staszak 10:30AM ANTOINETTE BUONGIORNE Jean & Amy * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This week our Tabernacle Light will burn for the Intentions of the People of St. Rita Parish * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Wedding Banns II - Sean McGrath & Sarah Lang III - MaryBridget Sennett & Daniel Thull * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Be an Extraordinary Minister of Communion and deepen your experience of the Mass! Regular and substitute ministers are needed for all Masses. Anyone who has been confirmed and is 18 or older is welcome to join this ministry. We will offer a training session on Tuesday, August 28 at 1:00pm. Please call the parish office at and let us know if you will be attending or by to: wsritap@dor.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * FOOD COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND ~ On the first Sunday of each month, parishioners are asked to bring in food for the needy in our area. Food may be left in the greeting area of Church. Also needed are paper towels, toilet paper, pan spray and condiments. Please remember to bring your nonperishable foods to church with you next weekend. ST. RITA SCHOOL Spirit of Learning Corner Here's What's Happening... + This is the last full week of summer vacation for the St. Rita School students. Many of them are eager and excited to return to school. SRS families know that their children will be surrounded by friends with similar values, interests, and morals. They know St. Rita s teachers care for their students, listen to their concerns, and provide the highest level of education in a fun and captivating atmosphere. In addition, families know that their children will be well rounded spiritually, academically, socially, and artistically. When you enter St. Rita School you can feel the love of Jesus and St. Rita guiding our children through their day. + Students at St. Rita School are able to experience a variety of activities throughout the year. The school year will begin with a School Mass lead by Mrs. Sutley's 5th Grade class, followed by a Service Project collecting backpacks for CASA. Then the PreK, Kindergarten, and new families will all enjoy an Ice-Cream Social. September 29th will be our annual School Marathon at North Ponds Park. In October, SRS families will enjoy the Family Fall Dance. St. Rita School combines opportunities for spiritual, intellectual, physical growth, service projects, and social events to help our God Drops become well rounded, empathetic and caring individuals. "I enjoy teaching because it is one way I feel I am serving the Lord and loving my neighbors. Teaching also helps me give back to the community that has given so much to me in my life. It keeps me young, active, and smiling each and every day." Coach Mutrie Physical Education Teacher * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD Is offered during the 9:00am Sunday Mass for our young children. We Need You! ~ Please consider being a Children s Liturgy Leader You don t have to be a teacher or a religious educator, you just need to like kids and enjoy spreading the Good News! Remember the family is where children first learn about God. This program helps the children become familiar and comfortable with the Mass and participate in understanding the readings at their own level. Feel free to come out with the children at 9:00 Mass and watch. Adults are always welcome. Don t miss this opportunity to grow spiritually along with our young people. If you are interested please contact: Teri Bucks or tbucks@rochester.rr.com

4 PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 26, 2018 SUNDAY 8/26 Noon TUESDAY 8/28 1:00pm Open Forum with Father Gonyo - Church Eucharistic Minister Training - Church WEDNESDAY 8/29 8:45am Pray the Rosary Church 8:45am Reconciliation Available after 8:15am Mass SATURDAY 9/1 8:15-8:45am 3:30-4:30pm Pray the Rosary Church Reconciliation Available in Church PARISH SUPPORT For the Weekend of August 18 & 19 Total Budget Variance $21,460 $13,445 + $8,015 Year to Date Year to Date Budget Variance $116,593 $112,004 + $4,589 (Our fiscal year is 7/1/18 6/30/19) THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! We all grow spiritually when we share. Have you been away? If you are able to make up your donation for time you have been away we would greatly appreciate it! Enjoy the rest of the summer! REGISTER FOR FAITH FORMATION! Kindergarten thru Grade Seven Students in Grades K-7, who do not attend a Catholic school, are strongly encouraged to be enrolled in our parish Faith Formation Program. You may enroll and pay for Faith Formation and Sacraments on-line at our parish website: A choice of two sessions are offered weekly: Session 1: Mondays: 4:30-5:45 pm (Grades K-6) Session 2: Mondays: 6:15-7:30 pm (Grades 1-7) FAITH FORMATION CATECHISTS ARE NEEDED! Mondays 4:30-5:45pm Grade 3 (1 teacher needed) Grade 4 (1 teacher needed) Teens! If you would like to pair up with a friend to teach, or volunteer as an aide in a classroom, let me know. This is a great way to give back to your church and fulfill your Service Hour requirement. If you are interested in sharing your faith, or would like more information about Faith Formation, please contact Anita Wagner at or anita.wagner@dor.org BIBLE READINGS: 26 Sun 21 st Sunday in Ordinary Time Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17,18b Ps 34:2-3,16-21 Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a,25-32 Jn 6: Mon St. Monica 2 Thes 1:1-5,11-12 Ps 96:1-5 Mt 23: Tues St. Augustine 2 Thes 2:1-3a,14-17 Ps 96: Mt 23: Wed The Passion of St. John the Baptist 2 Thes 3:6-10,16-18 Ps 128:1-2,4-5 Mk 6: Thu 1 Cor 1:1-9 Ps 145;2-7 Mt 24: Fri 1 Cor 1:17-25 Ps 33:1-2,4-5,10-11 Mt 25: Sat 1 Cor 1:26-31 Ps 33:12-13,18-21 Mt 25: Sun 22 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Dt 4:1-2,6-8 Ps 15:2-5 Jas 1:17-18,21b-22,27 Mk 7:1-8, 14-15,21-23 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CARE FOR GOD S HOUSE: Week of August 26 LINENS: Week of September 2 The Tehan Family Linda Kircher * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULED NEXT Weekend ~ September 1 & 2 Saturday, 5:00pm: Julia Collins, McKenna Loncao, Daniella Fico Sunday, 7:30am: Lauren Quatela, Brennan Quatela, Maggie Childs Sunday, 9:00am: Emma Mathis, Sophie Mathis, John Burrows, Sunday, 10:30am: Olivia Momot, Liam Clark, RJ Barnard, Agostino Bosco * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BREAKFAST CLUB VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Breakfast Club is a volunteer ministry that provides a gathering place for a delicious breakfast and fellowship after Mass! This is a great ministry for families to do together, teens needing community service, or anyone looking to help out and meet new people! Breakfast Club Teams work one Sunday morning each month this year from September 9 to May 19. If you or your family are interested in helping out with cooking, setting tables, serving, or clean-up in a friendly and fun environment, your help would be greatly appreciated! Please call the Parish Office at and let us know you can help. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * WOMEN S RETREAT WEEKEND at the Notre Dame Retreat House Friday, September 14 Sunday, September 16 This weekend away with the Lord is sure to be special! For reservations or more information please contact Darlene at (585) or jpiersal@rochester.rr.com

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