APRIL 15, 2018 "While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, Peace be with you. But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a ghost. Then he said to them, Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have. And as he said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. While they were still incredulous for joy and were amazed, he asked them, Have you anything here to eat? They gave him a piece of baked fish; he took it and ate it in front of them." Luke 24 Dear Parishioners and Friends, Plans are well underway for our 64th Annual Fiesta! A special thanks to our dedicated leadership team and all of our sponsors for their planning and support. This huge parish and community event is remarkable in its size and witness to our parish community coming together with so many generous volunteers. The month of June is significant for me as well as I will be celebrating my 25 th anniversary of my ordination and giving thanks to our Lord for 25 years of priesthood. I am blessed to be a priest of the Rochester Diocese and to have had the blessings of supportive parents and family and to have known so many wonderful parishioners, fellow priests, and the kind shepherding of my ordaining Emeritus Bishop Clark and Bishop Matano. We all have the responsibility to encourage vocations to the priesthood. Vocations do not drop down from heaven. They come from families like your own. We adults have to encourage, and challenge our young people to think bigger. A wonderful opportunity to explore the possibility of priesthood is being organized by Fr. Justin Miller, one of our fine younger priests. Consider the Priesthood ~ Good Shepherd Sunday Young men grades 8 & up are invited to attend a special gathering on Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 12:15 to 2:15pm at the Church of the Holy Spirit's Parish Hall (1355 Hatch Rd, Webster) An amazing lunch will be served Listen to inspiring testimonies Have a chance to meet young, fun priests Powerful prayer Fun and games galore Free books, prayer aids will be available To Register/ask questions via Fr. Justin Miller at fr.justin.miller@dor.org or 585-586-8089 ext. 125 May God bless you this week! Fr. Gonyo * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Join us for: A Visit by Susan B. Anthony Tuesday, April 17 at 7:00pm in Room 1 The St. Rita Society is happy to welcome Barbara Blaisdell who will be portraying Susan B. Anthony, an American social reformer who played a pivotal role in the women s suffrage movement. She will talk about her life growing up in a Quaker family, her partnership with Elizabeth Cady Stanton, her early women s rights and antislavery activities. She was a driving force in the women s movement for half a century. All are Welcome! Bring a friend who enjoys history. Refreshments will be served. BEREAVEMENT GATHERING Wednesday, April 18 at 7:00pm at Holy Trinity Church in the Gathering Space We welcome Sister Laurie Ormond, RSM She will speak to those who have lost a loved one. Her presentation for the evening will be God Never Intended Us to Suffer At this time perhaps more than at any other time it is good to be reminded that we are not alone in our grief. All are warmly invited to come and experience this special time along with our Webster Churches; St. Paul, St. Rita, Holy Spirit and Holy Trinity.
EUCHARIST INTENTIONS Among the intentions for those who gather for the Eucharist this week will be MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2018 8:15AM JOHN, POPPY & KELLY BONCZYK Carol 9:15AM FUNERAL FOR LEONARD GENESKY TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 NO MASS Diocesan Priests on Convocation WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018 NO MASS Diocesan Priests on Convocation THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 NO MASS Diocesan Priests on Convocation FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018 NO MASS on Fridays SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018 5:00PM MARY BILLONE Family SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2018 7:30AM TERRY KESSLER St. Rita s Ushers 9:00AM ANNA MARIE & VINCE GANDL Joseph & Julie Cohn 10:30AM JOE EVANGELISTA & ROSEMARIE PICCARRETO - Family * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This week our Tabernacle Light will burn in loving memory of Fr. Donald McCarthy * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Wedding Banns II Matthew Duncan & Jessica Durbin * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Cathedral Hosts Easter Lessons & Carols Sunday, April 29 at 2:00pm The Cathedral Community, along with the Rochester Chapter, National Association of Pastoral Musicians, will host Easter Lessons & Carols. Guest choirs include St. Joseph s (Penfield), St. Martin de Porres at St. Mary s (Scottsville), St. Theodore s Handbell Choir (Gates), St. Pius Children s Choir (Chili), and the Cathedral Choir. High School Music Ministry Recognition Awards will be given to thirteen teens from around the diocese. Congratulations to our own St. Rita parishioner, Maria Conti who will be recognized! In addition, seven adults involved in music ministry in their parishes will receive an adult continuing education scholarship. A reception will follow in the Cathedral Narthex. All are welcome. For more information contact the Cathedral Office at 585-254-3221. ST. RITA SCHOOL Spirit of Learning Corner Here s What s Happening... + On Wednesday and Thursday students in Third through Fifth Grades took the New York State ELA Test. It now allows the students to take as much time as needed on the test, which helps them relax without the added stress of being timed. + On Wednesday the school day concluded with a beautiful monthly liturgy led by Mrs. Bansbach s Third Grade class. Due to State Tests in the morning, our Mass was held in the afternoon. What a wonderful way to end a day of testing and acclimating oneself after Spring Break. It was equally as beautiful. + On Friday Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten students had their pictures taken in a cap and gown to celebrate their year of learning. Our youngest God Drops looked precious decked out in this special attire. + Saturday was a very busy day for St. Rita School s students and families. From 10:00am to 4:00pm Community Arts Day was taking place at Schroeder High School. Some of our students had their artistic works displayed at this event. The Junior Lego League competition took place at McQuaid from 9:00am to Noon where our Kindergarten through Third Grade participants displayed their Lego Designs based on the theme Aqua Adventures. On Saturday evening it was the parents turn to celebrate our St. Rita School community at the Blue and Gold Shindig. This adult only event ran from 6:30-10:30pm at Glendoveers. It was a wonderful time to be together and a special fundraising event that was enjoyed by all who attended. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * What is ChristLife? The ChristLife process is a proven method of igniting new evangelization and creating a culture of sharing God s love in our parish. ChristLife provides an amazing opportunity for parishioners and guests to encounter Jesus and to grow in relationship with Him. ChristLife has already been conducted in many parishes throughout the Rochester Diocese and will come to St. Rita Parish in 2018-2019. Watch for more information in the coming weeks!
PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 15, 2018 SUNDAY 4/15 8:30-11:00am Breakfast Club Gym MONDAY 4/16 10:00-11:30am Bible Study Rm 1 8:00-9:30pm Women s Basketball Gym TUESDAY 4/17 9:00-10:00am WEROC Women s Group Rm 1 7:00pm Susan B. Anthony Presentation Rm 1 WEDNESDAY 4/18 8:45am Pray the Rosary Church 6:30pm Finance Council Parish Office 7:00-8:30pm Bible Study Rm 1 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal Rm 3 THURSDAY 4/19 7:00pm Bible Study Rm 1 SATURDAY 4/21 8:15-8:45am 3:30-4:30pm Pray the Rosary Church Reconciliation Available in Church PARISH SUPPORT For the Weekend of April 7 & 8 Total Budget Variance $ 13,739 $ 14,180 - $ 441 Year to Date Year to Date Budget Variance $ 561,806 $ 570,320 - $ 8,514 (Our fiscal year is 7/1/17 6/30/18) THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! We all grow spiritually when we share. 2017-2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal (as of 4/11/18) Catholic Ministries Appeal Goal $160,859 Pledges Received to Date $ 134,450 Balance $ 26,409 Number of Gifts: 609 Households Every gift is needed and important. Information is available in the back of Church or please go on-line to www.dor.org (you can also make your gift by credit card if you like). Be sure to indicate: St. Rita Church #327. Thank you all for your prayers and support! DID YOU KNOW? If you attend a different church for weekend Mass, you can place your St. Rita s Offering Envelope in that church s collection basket and it will be sent back to us. We do this in turn for other parishes who s parishioners are here visiting our church. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CARE FOR GOD S HOUSE: Week of April 15 LINENS: Week of April 22 The Tehan Family Cindy Wahl \ BIBLE READINGS: 15 Sun 3 rd Sunday of Easter Acts 3:13-15,17-19 Ps 4:2,4,7-9 1 Jn 2:1-5a Lk 24:35-48 16 Mon Acts 6:8-15 Ps 119:23-24,26-27,29-30 Jn 6:22-29 17 Tue Acts 7:51-8:1a Ps 31:3-8,17,21 Jn 6:30-35 18 Wed Acts 8:1b-8 Ps 66:1-7 Jn 6:35-40 19 Thu Acts 8:26-40 Ps 66:8-9,16-17,20 Jn 6:44-51 20 Fri Acts 9:1-20 Ps 117:1-2 Jn 6:52-59 21 Sat St. Anselm Acts 9:31-42 Ps 116:12-17 Jn 6:60-69 22 Sun 4 th Sunday of Easter Acts 4:8-12 Ps 118:1 8-9,21-23,26,28-29 1 Jn 3:1-2 Jn 10:11-18 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULED NEXT Weekend ~ April 21 & 22 Saturday, 5:00pm: David Kraft, Brianna Andrews, Giulia Puccio Sunday, 7:30am: Patrick Childs, Emmitt, Hunter, and Lucas Wahl Sunday, 9:00am: Regan Daley, John Burrows, Matthew Frontuto, Nicholas Frontuto Sunday, 10:30am: Holly Peckham, Tommy White, Liam Clark, Nathan Chamberlain * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BREAKFAST CLUB NEWS! All are Welcome Sunday mornings from 8:30-11:00am in the Parish Center for a warm delicious meal served with a smile! We offer a Special each Sunday but always have our full menu offering eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, etc. NEXT WEEK (April 22): Team 3 s special is: EGG & CHEESE ON a CROISSANT served with your choice of bacon or sausage and a bottomless cup of coffee. This ministry runs on donations only which are greatly appreciated! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Our new Church Directories have arrived If you had your photo taken or submitted a photo for the directory, you may pick up your free directory at the Parish Office during the week. We have a few extra copies available to purchase for $5.00. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SPRING CLEANING?? OUR FIESTA BOOK SALE IS COMING SOON! Save your donations of used books, videos, DVD's and CD's. A collection box will be in the greeting area in Church in April or you can bring them to the parish office.
It s not too late to be a SPONSOR of the 2018 Fiesta! This is a great opportunity for local businesses to get some advertising or for families and individuals to show your support. Check out the benefit chart below or see a committee member to decide what works best for you. *A sponsor commitment form and payment is due by April 23 to be included on print advertising. 2018 Fiesta Sponsorship Levels and Benefits BENEFITS Recognition on 500 Fiesta Shirts Sponsor Name Announced at Fiesta Gold $1,500 Logo Yes Complimentary Fiesta T-Shirts 2 Silver $500 Sponsor Display Table at Fiesta 8 Foot Table 6 Foot Table Bronze $250 Full Color Flyer in D&C Ad Logo Name Copper $100 All Sponsor Banner Logo Name Name Name Bulletin Mentions Name Name Name Name St. Rita Website & Social Media Mentions Name Name Name Name Fiesta Table Tent Cards Name Name Name Name Complimentary Game Tokens 30 20 15 10 5 Friend $50 64th Annual St. Rita Fiesta! Friday, June 1 5:00-10:00pm Saturday, June 2 2:00-10:00pm ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ST. RITA SPECTACULAR RAFFLE Win a 2-year lease on a new car or $10,000 cash Tickets are: 1 for $10 3 for $25, 7 for $50 15 for $100 We accept Cash, Checks and Credit Cards! (An easy way to fill out tickets is to use return address labels!) Raffle tickets are on sale after all Masses in May, at the parish office during the week (starting now) and during the Fiesta!! Check out all the information online at www.saintritawebster.org/fiesta SPECTACULAR RAFFLE TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Please stop by the table in the greeting area the next two weekends and pick up your Fiesta letter and Raffle Tickets. This will help us save on postage! Can you help with our FIESTA WISH LIST Volunteer coordinator for Gift Basket Raffle Volunteer photographer and/or drone pilot Sponsors businesses, families, and individuals are all invited to consider being a sponsor; speak with a committee member after Masses next weekend about sponsorship opportunities from Copper ($100) to Gold ($1500) level Talent Show Acts (3-5 minutes) Friendly Feud Game Show Participants (families or groups of 3-5 people) Giant camping coolers (to borrow for the weekend) Cases of soda or juice [ New beanie babies or McDonald s toys Please contact the Parish Office (671-1100) or send an email to elizabeth.kwiatkowski@dor.org if you are able to help in any way. Thank you for your support!!
A L L V E H I C L E T Y P E S W E L C O M E! Alcohol-free family-friendly event JUNE 2 ND 3:00-6:00 PM No entry or registration fee! To register: http://www.saintritawebster.org/car.html Check out the rest of the weekend s activities: http://www.saintritawebster.org/fiesta JUNE 1 JUNE 2 5:00-10:00 PM 2:00-10:00 PM 64 TH ANNUAL 201 8 LIVE Music Both Nights! ST. RITA FIESTA SPECTACULAR Enter to RAFFLE ST. RITA CHURCH ~ 1008 MAPLE DRIVE ~ WEBSTER flyer design courtesy of jan cunningham www.jancunninghamdesign.com Registration required Limited spaces! WIN 10,000 or a R o d e o 2 - Y E A R CAR L E A S E Food Truck R o d e o Chicken BBQ carnival games & inflatable rides THANK YOU TO OUR TITLE SPONSORS