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Holy Family Church 129 Winthrop Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: (315) 782-2468 E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.holyfamilywatertown.org
May 14, 2017
PASTOR: Rev. Steven M. Murray PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Msgr. Robert J. McCarthy IN RESIDENCE: Rev. Leo A. Wiley Rev. Msgr. Paul E. Whitmore DEACONS: Deacon Edward R. Miller Deacon Michael J. Allan TRUSTEES: Mrs. Rita Brancheau Mr. Daniel Charlebois SCHOOL BOARD: Mr. Michael Ledoux PARISH STAFF Pastoral Associates: Sr. Angelica Rebello, SCC Patrick Bates Christian Formation Director: Sr. Angelica Rebello, SCC 782-6750 R.C.I.A. Director: Kathy Allan 785-8576 Business Manager: Carol Brown 782-6086 Secretary: Judy Geng Organist: Edward Kemp
IMMACULATE HEART CENTRAL SCHOOLS School Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Robert H. Aucoin 782-1190 High School (Grades 7-12) 788-4670 Principal: Mrs. Lisa Parsons Elementary School (Grades K-6) Principal: Mr. Gary West 788-7011 Vice Principal: Mrs. Annette Connolly 788-3935 BAPTISM: Baptisms are generally scheduled on Sunday. Parents must attend a class held on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. WEDDINGS: Arrangements should be made six months In advance by calling for an appointment with a priest or deacon. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Confession/Penance - Saturday 4-5 P.M. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Upon Request - Please call Fr. Murray if you are planning on having any surgery and he will be happy to anoint you.
Holy Family Church Welcomes Everyone No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church; no matter your family or marital status; no matter where you are in the practice of faith; no matter what your self image may be; you are invited, welcomed and loved at Holy Family Church.
Sunday May 14, 2017…FIFTH SUNDAY OF
EASTER
9:00 For the Intentions of All Living and
Deceased Mothers
11:00 For the Intentions of All Living and
Deceased Mothers
5:15 For the Intentions of All Living and
Deceased Mothers
Monday May 15, 2017…Easter Weekday
Saint Isidore
9:00 Catherine Leonard by Her Daughter Eileen
Tuesday May 16, 2017…Easter Weekday
9:00 Communion Service
10:00 Communion Service (at the Summit)
Wednesday May 17, 2017…Easter Weekday
9:00 Communion Service
Thursday May 18, 2017...Easter Weekday
Saint John I, Pope and Martyr
9:00 Marguerite Poirier by Donna
Friday May 19, 2017…Easter Weekday
9:00 12th Anniversary Danny Burgess by Terry
Burgess
Saturday May 20, 2017…Sixth Sunday of
Easter
5:15 Geraldine Lettiere by Steve and Debbie
Davis
Sunday May 21, 2017…SIXTH SUNDAY OF
EASTER 9:00 Kevin Shepard by Beverly Shepard
11:00 Michael Fallon by Terry Fallon and Family
5:15 People of the Parish
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS – Monday, 12:30PM-
4:00PM; Tuesday–Thursday, 9:00AM-4:00PM, closed for
lunch noon-12:30PM; Friday, 9:00AM-1:00PM.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS The next class
will be Monday, June 12th, at 7PM in McGivney Hall.
Please call the Rectory at 315-782-2468 during
business hours to sign up if you are planning on attending
this required class. Thank you.
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Sunday: May 14th
Second Collection: Catholic Charities Mother’s Day
Appeal
10:00AM NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION THIS WEEK
10:00AM Coffee Hour (Gathering Area)
12:00 Noon Radio Broadcast of Mass on WNER 1410AM
Monday: May 15th
9:30AM Holy Hour for Vocations (Church)
Tuesday: May 16th
9:30AM Holy Hour for Vocations (Church)
10:00AM Communion Service (Samaritan Summit Village)
Wednesday: May 17th
9:30AM Holy Hour for Vocations (Church)
10:00AM Legion of Mary (McGivney Hall)
Thursday: May 18th
9:30AM Holy Hour for Vocations (Church)
10:00AM Legion of Mary Curia Meeting (RECTORY)
Friday: May 19th
9:30AM Holy Hour for Vocations (Church)
9:30AM Regular Meeting of the Altar and Rosary Society
after the 9:00AM Mass (McGivney Hall)
INQUIRY If you are interested in the Catholic Faith or
know of someone who is, please contact Kathy Allan at
315-785-8576 for an appointment.
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE MAY 20th &21st
5:15 9:00 Jack and Samuel Charlebois, Jillian and Claire
Draper
11:00 Ann, John and Joey Tyler
5:15 Isabella and Sophia Jenne
Fifth Sunday of Easter -- May 14, 2017
Mothers’ Day
“Do not let your hearts be troubled.” Do I recognize
the Lord working in my life? If you are considering a
vocation to religious life, diaconate or priesthood, talk
to Fr. Steve Murray at 315-782-2468 or Fr. Doug
Lucia at (315) 386-2543/ [email protected] or
Fr. Tom Higman at (518) 594-3907/
[email protected] or Cathy Russell, the Diocesan
Vocation Coordinator at (315)393-2920, ext. 1450/
[email protected]. See us also on Facebook or at
www.myvocation.net.
ACTIVITIES AHEAD IN OUR PARISH
URBAN MISSION FOOD PANTRY During the month
of May, the Evangelization Team is collecting spring
cleaning products. Special boxes are by the doors of the
Church for your donations. The Food Pantry continues to
need can openers. These may be placed in the special
donation boxes also. The Team thanks you in advance for
your generosity.
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN COLLECTION will be the
weekend of May 20th and May 21st. The Knights of
Columbus will be at the doors of the Church after the
Masses collecting for our Seminarians. Thank you in
advance for your continued support.
IMPACT YOUTH GROUP The next meeting is
scheduled for Sunday, May 21st at 3:30PM-5:00PM at the
Greystone Building (across from Holy Family Church).
The meetings are open to all students in grades 6th-12th.
We learn about and discuss our faith. There will be pizza,
soda and games. Come with any ideas you have for future
activities. Hope to see you there!
FINANCE AND PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Note Date Change: Monday, May 22nd, 7:00PM in the
Rectory.
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION is
scheduled for Wednesday, May 24th at 7:00PM.
CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL will be the
2nd collection at all Masses the weekend of May 27th and
May 28th. Right now, over 40% of dioceses in the US are
considered home missions because they are unable to fund
essential pastoral work needed in their communities. Your
support of this Appeal helps ease the struggle of these
dioceses. Please prayerfully consider how you can support
the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. For more information
please go to www.usccb.org/home-missions.
THE ST. JOSEPH CUPERTINO FRATERNITY OF
THE 3RD ORDER OF SECULAR FRANCISCANS meeting is scheduled for Sunday, May 28th, 1:30PM in
McCarthy Hall. Are you looking for a way to come closer
to Christ? Please, come join us.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS Vacation Bible Camp is
scheduled for Monday, July 31st through Friday, August
4th. Summer is a very busy time so make sure you have
these dates reserved for a faith filled fun week for your
children in grades K-5th.
ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OUR PARISH
ECUMENICAL BEREAVEMENT MEETING Monday, May 22nd, 7:00PM in the Hospitality Center at
the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Joseph, 1425
Washington St., Watertown. Retired priest, Fr. William
Muench, writer for the North Country Catholic, will speak
on “Jesus Comforts Those On Their Way to Emmaus”.
ST. ANTHONY’S SPAGHETTI SUPPER Thursday,
May 25th 4:30PM-7:00PM in Msgr. Sechi Hall. Adults
$8.00; children $4.00; children under 3 (free).
ENTERTAINING ANGELS: A Parish Hospitality
Workshop Saturday June 3 from 8am-4pm at SUNY
Potsdam. Join us for a day-long workshop sponsored by
the Offices of New Evangelization and Formation for
Ministry that explored how we as a Catholic Faith
Community welcome people. A hospitable community
doesn’t “just happen.” Hospitality takes effort and
intentionality and work. It isn’t just the responsibility of a
select few on a hospitality committee. It requires each and
every one of us. Please join us for a practical one-day
workshop at SUNY Potsdam to learn how you can make a
difference in how your parish community opens the doors
to Christ. Cost for the workshop is $35 per person which
includes all materials and lunch. Registration is required.
For details, information and to register, please see
http://rcdony.org/hospitality or contact Marika
Donders at [email protected]
CAMP GUGGENHEIM REGISTRATION FOR THE
2017 SEASON Register soon to ensure a spot for an
incredible week of fun and growth in faith! Go to
www.rcdony.org/camp to register! For more information
contact the Office of Youth Ministry at 315-393-2920 or
[email protected] Cost is $300.00 per week. The
weeks fill up fast so decide on your week and register!
Below is the weekly schedule for Camp Guggenheim:
12-15 Year Olds
Week 1 July 2-7; Week 2 July 9-14; Week 3 July 16-21;
Week 4 July 23-28; Week 5 July 30-August 4
16-18 Year Olds Week 6 August 6-11
IHC MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Thursday,
May 25th at Ives Hill Country Club. Registration begins at
9AM, Shotgun starts at 10AM. Cash prizes for top four
finishers, all 4 par 3’s, and long drive for men and women.
Entry fee is $400.00 per four person team and includes
lunch on the course and buffet after golf. Registration
Closes May 20th. To register call Bobby Fox at
315-523-1075.
ST. PETER’S ANNUAL FESTIVAL Friday, Saturday
and Sunday May 19th, 20th and 21st. Grounds open Friday
at 5PM. Some activities are an Antique Appraisal Friday
night at 5-7PM; Saturday festivities include a ride special
beginning at 1pm, bake and craft sales, This ‘N’ That-
Booth, Mass May 21st at 4PM at the Fairgrounds, Sunday,
chicken barbecue at 11AM, cake walk at noon. All
activities are on the Lewis County Fairgrounds, Lowville
NY. Come and join all the fun!! Pray for no rain!
Note From the Pope,
Pope at the General Audience: Pope Francis reflected on
his trip to Egypt. He thanked all those involved, while
stressing the importance of peace.
Recalling his meetings with different Christian
denominations and other civilian leaders, he explained
that “peace is the fruit of an education to wisdom that
respects the religious dimension of our existence.”
After witnessing the “beauty of the Church in Egypt,”
he encouraged Egyptians to continue to persevere in the
Gospel. He also reminded all Christians that peace is a
“civil order in which all have a part to play.”
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
My recent Apostolic Journey to Egypt took place at the
invitation of the President of the Republic, the Coptic
Orthodox Patriarch, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and the
Catholic Coptic Patriarch. I thank all those who helped in
its planning and organization.
My meeting with the Grand Imam, and my message to the
International Conference for Peace, recalled that peace is
the fruit of an education to wisdom and a humanism that
respects the religious dimension of our existence. Our
covenant with God, grounded in the commandment of love
of God and neighbor, inspires our efforts to build a just
and peaceful civil order in which all have a part to play.
Egypt’s great cultural and religious heritage gives the
nation a special role in this work of peacemaking. In my
meeting with the Coptic Orthodox Patriarch, Pope
Tawadros II, we reaffirmed our mutual commitment to
unity and prayed together for the victims of the recent
attacks.
At Mass with the Catholic community, and in my meeting
with priests, religious and seminarians, I saw the beauty of
the Church in Egypt and I encouraged everyone to
persevere in the hope of the Gospel. May the Holy Family,
who once found refuge in Egypt, bless and protect its
people with prosperity, fraternity and peace.
I greet the English speaking pilgrims and visitors taking
part in today’s General Audience, particularly the groups
from Ireland, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, Singapore,
India, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Canada and
the United States of America.
In the joy of the Risen Christ, I invoke upon you and your
families the loving mercy of God our Father.
May the Lord bless you all!
OUR TITHING PARISH
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
This Year $ 10,105.00 Last Year $ 10,215.00 Youth $ 45.00
MONTH OF APRIL
This Year $ 58,748.00 (5 weeks) Last Year $ 37,696.00 (4 weeks)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED GENEROSITY!
Note From the Pastor,
When looking at the figures for last month, you might
think wow, look how well we are doing and I am really
pleased. However, remember we had an extra week and
both Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday are in this month and
they were in March last year. I am still very pleased by
your generosity.
The suffering of the Syrian people is heart
breaking, so whatever we can do to assist them we will do.
Please remember the Bishop Chbeir, Priest and people of
Lattakia in your prayers.
The priests of the Diocese will be in Lake Placid for our
annual presbyterial convocation from Monday May 15th
thru Wednesday May 17th. Please pray for the priests of
our Diocese and for vocations to the priesthood for our
Diocese. The work of the “Living Stones Committee”, the
consolidation of parishes, is because of the shortage of
priest, in case you haven’t figured that out yet.
Fr. Steve Murray
Congratulations to our students who received the
Sacrament of First Holy Communion.
Isabella Bombard Zoila Campos
Riley Bova Jonah Chirico
Leah Bridon Shawn Connell
Vincent Conder Caitlin Daugherty
Ella Delaney Genevieve Delaney
Kenneth Dertz Karisma Eich
Annika Mae Galang Adeline Gee
Brady Horton Olivia Kinne
Alicja Lajdecki Emma Moore
Jane Morris Clavery Nebie
Evelyn Nicol Carter Pistner
Isabelle Putnam Steven Puccia
Katelynn Robertson Aiyana Saski
Charles Short Jack Vespa
Javier-Ker-White
1. Go to: “Formed.org”
2. Scroll down FORMED page and where it says
“Enter Parish Access Code Here”, enter 21a561
3. Create your Personal Profile: Name, Address,
email, Personal Password
4. You are now up and running on FORMED. You
have access to Feature Films, Sacramental
instruction, programs for various age groups,
videos, books and audios on all aspects of the
Catholic Faith!
PARISH NURSE’S NOTES
A Mother’s Day Prayer
Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children,
So You watch over our Church. Bless these women that they may be
strengthened as Christian mothers.
Let the example of their faith and love shine forth.
Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of respect.
Grant this through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
A blessed Mother’s Day to the moms who birthed us, to the moms who adopted us as their own and to those women who daily nurture and support young lives.
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS
Acts of the Apostles 8: 5-8, 14-17
Psalm 66: 1-7, 16, 20
1 Peter 3: 15-18
John 14: 15-21
The people of Samaria come to worship the Lord (Ps) and
receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (1). It is this same Spirit
who leads us into the truth (3). In the body, Jesus was put
to death; in the Spirit, he was raised to life (2). We are
called to this same glory.
St. Mary’s and
St. John’s Pilgrimage to
National Shrine of Saint Kateri Tekawitha and The Shrine of Our
Lady of Martyrs
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Join parishioners from St. Mary’s in Clayton
and St. John’s in Lafargeville for a day trip to
Auriesville to visit the National Shrine of Saint
Kateri Tekawitha (www.katerishrine.com) and
The Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs
(auriesvilleshrine.com) on Tuesday, June 6. The
day will begin with a 7:00 A.M. departure from
St. Mary’s (possible Watertown pick up) and
include talks and tours with guides and a visit to
the gift shop at each shrine, and a mass with our
pastor, Fr. LaBaff, at the Coliseum on the grounds
of The Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs.
Cost for the day is $100, which covers
coach transportation from St. Mary’s, a donation
to each shrine, a catered lunch, and dinner at
Symeons near Utica on the way home. Arrival
back at St. Mary’s is expected to be 9:00 P.M.
For more information about the trip or to
request a registration form contact Maribeth at
St. Mary’s, (315) 686-3398. Completed forms may
be sent, along with a $50 down payment, to
St. Mary’s Rectory, 521 James St. Clayton, NY
13624. Final payment will be collected the
morning of trip. The registration deadline is
Thursday, June 1.
MAY 14: FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Readings: Acts 6:1-7/1 Pt 2:4-9/Jn 14:1-12
In today’s Gospel, Philip asks Jesus to show him the Father. He has been a disciple of Jesus since the beginning
and still doesn’t recognize Jesus as being one with the Father. It is easy in today’s culture to see Jesus just as
another teacher or religious leader. It is harder to recognize him as Lord and God. How many of us, even after
years of going to Mass, fail to recognize Jesus. It is sometimes difficult to trust that he will come back for us and
lead us home. Yet he has promised that he will prepare a place for us. He is the way, the truth and the life. In him
is our way to the Father. In him is our home.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP Easter Season: A time of new life and rebirth. We find ourselves wanting to clean out, whether it is in our
closet, basement or garage. Remember that those things that are clutter for us can be a new beginning for someone
less fortunate. Donate to a local organization, have a garage sale or recycle at a transfer station. Reuse. Recycle.
Reduce.