MISSION STATEMENT

The Faith Community of St. Mary’s/St. Peter’s is centered in the Eucharist and is dedicated to serving the Spiritual and Social life of the

people of God, through the guidance of the Holy Spirit..

St. Mary’s Oratory 210 W. Liberty Street

St. Peter’s Cemetery 315-337-8307

St. Mary’s Cemetery 315-336-3110

Senior Priest Retired: Father Donald H. Karlen Deacon: Deacon Nicholas Rosher Pastoral Sister de Paul Juliano, OSF Associates: Sister Rosaire Anne De Mare, CSJ

June 25. 2017

Visit us online at www.stmarysstpeters.com

St. Peter’s Church Parish Office 315.336-5072 St. Peter’s Fax 315-336-0855

E-Mail: rstpeter@twcny.rr.com Office Hours:

Monday, Thursday and Friday 8:00am - 12:00 and 1:00 - 4:00pm

Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00am - 3:45pm

Religious Education Office 315-336-5066

Online at: www.smspfaith.com

Email: spcdre@twcny.rr.com

St. Mary’s /St. Peter’s Parish 200 N. James Street

Rome, New York 13440 Pastor: Father Philip A. Hearn

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LITURGY SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Saturday, June 24, 2017 THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST 7:00 am Mass for Jane Martin by Alice Swerdon 5:00 pm Vigil Mass for Josephine Ritchie (Birthday) by Debbie Pinti and for Greg and Joyce Ehrmann by Family and for John Rutledge by a Friend Sunday, June 25, 2017 TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 am Deceased Members of Cannarozzi Family by Bridget and Family and for Chong Yu Song by Roy and Miok Cushman 10:00 am for Thomas J. Lubecki by Don and Karen Lubecki and for John “Jack” Kelly by Family 11:30 am for Betty and John Huckaby by Jacqueline, John, Diane, and Luke and for Ronald DeRuby (30 day Memorial) by Kathy DeRuby Monday, June 26, 2017 (Gn 12:1-9; Mt 7:1-5) 7:00 am Mass for Tracie Richards by Kaye Skinner and Sheila Semo 8:00 am Mass for Monsignor Culkin by Donna Allarmon 10:45 am Mass at Rome Towers Communion Service Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Sts. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

(Gn 13:2:5-18; Mt. 7:6, 12-14) 7:00 am Communion Service Wednesday, June 28, 2017 St. Irenaeus , Bishop and Martyr (Gn 15: 1-12. 17-18: Mt 7:15-20) 7:00 am Communion Service

Thursday, June 29, 2017 Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles (Cn 12:1-11/2Tim4:6-8; Mt 16) 7:00 am Communion Service

Friday, June 30, 2017 The first Martyrs of the Roman Church ((Gn 17:1,9-10; Mt 8:1-4 7:00 am Communion Service Saturday, July 1, 2017 BVM St. Junipero Serra, Priest (Gn 18:1-15; Mt 8:5-17) 7:00 am Mass for Jon J. Tarbania by Family and for Kim Witt (17th Anniv) by Witt and Wood Families 2:00 pm Wedding Mass for Thomas A. Sestito and Jenna Crofoot 5:00 pm Vigil Mass for Bonnie J. McWane (Birthday) by Sister and for Mr. and Mrs. James Dunn by Family and for Val Madis by Tom and Sonia Myers Sunday, July 2, 2017 THIRTEETH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 8:00 am Mass for Julio and Carmela DeLutis by Bridget and Family and for Don Hyde by the 8 am Ushers 10:00 am Mass for Laura Bush by Sister dePaul Juliano, OSF and for William A. Gannon and Barbara S. by John and Anne Gannon 11:30 am Mass for Frances Bartell (Birthday) by Jeanne and John and for Thomas Lubecki by Chris and Stan Sawicki

June 18, 2017

St. Mary’s /St. Peter’s Collection

$12,462.25

Make up donations $454.00

Thank you for your support!

A SPECIAL NOTE: For those who find it difficult to

walk, etc. The front pews across the Church are reserved for you. Communion can be brought to your pew. If anyone needs

Communion in any pew, please indicate that to the Minister of the

Eucharist who will assist the person in need.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION/

CONFESSION Saturday 4:00 pm

or by appointment at the Rectory

SACRAMENTS OF MATRIMONY/ MARRIAGE AND/OR SACRAMENT OF

BAPTISM Please call the Rectory Office for

information

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK FOR THE HOMEBOUND

AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL

When a family member or friend may be in need of anointing, please call the Rectory Office.

HOSPITAL

It is important that a family member indicate that the person being admitted to the hospital is a

Catholic and belongs to a certain parish. Our Parish Ministers who

are visitors go to the hospital almost everyday.

NEW MEMBERS

We welcome new members to our parish family. We invite you to

become an active participant of our parish community. Please introduce

yourself to the Pastor and please call the rectory to register.

Second Collection this weekend,

PETER PENCE COLLECTION

This collection helps The Holy Father to care of needs of the Church of the World.

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PARISH EVENTS OF THE WEEK Monday, June 26th, Legion of Mary at 2:45 pm in St. Peter ’s Rectory Wednesday, June 28th, Scripture Sharing to reflect on the Readings for Sunday Liturgy at 10:00 am in St. Peter’s Church Hall. All are Welcome Wednesday, June 28th, Prayer Group at 7 pm at St. Mary’s Parish Center Thursday, June 29th, Mass at the Rome Hospital 3rd floor at 2:45 pm Friday, June 30th Bingo at St. Mary’s School at 7:00 pm for Team 1 . Doors open at 5pm

COLLECTION HELPERS June 25th

Sue and Dom Provenzano July 2nd

Frank and Judy Lawruk

ALTAR AND SANCTUARY July

Mary Ellen Flannigan Sharon Larson

HOSPITAL VISITATION

June 25th St. John’s Team 3

July 2nd St. Mary’s/St. Peter’s Team 4

THE SANCTUARY LAMP will burn during the weeks of

June 18th and June25th requested by Gregg Kerr

with love and prayers for improved health of Kaye DeSimone

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DONATIONS TO THE MEMORIAL FUND and the MISSION OF CHRIST CHILD For Brenda Schoff requested by Susan Mirra For Arlene Marchione requested by Loretta Perry For Paul Worlock, Patricia Straney, and Fred Remick requested by Charles Schoff

For the past 10+ years our Faith Formation team has hosted a sum-mer Vacation Bible School (VBS) program. This year all of the par-ishes of Rome are collaborating to

bring you a VBS program called Maker Fun Factory. It will be held at St. John the Baptist Parish Center. Rest assured, you will see the familiar faces of previous years, but you’ll also meet new adults and teens who are eager to share their faith with our families. Join us for Maker Fun Factory – where we’ll learn that we’re “created by God, designed for a purpose”!

Monday, July 24th to Friday July 28th

9:00 am to 11:30 am

Please call or email the Faith Formation Office for more details or to register.

Registration is necessary so that we will be sure to have enough supplies for each child.

Deadline for registrations is July 14th! We hope to see you there.

Call 315-366-5066 to Register

FAMILY PERSEPCTIVE Provided by Hope Appeal Funds

Jesus says “Do not be afraid” three time in today’s gospel and reminds us “all concealed secrets will be revealed.”

Do not be afraid to acknowledge problems in your family. If they remain “hidden in darkness” they will “destroy body and soul.” Healing, understanding and hope are

found only “in the light” of openness. “Do not be afraid.”

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY Vigil MASS 5:00 pm SUNDAYS 8:00 am, 10 am and 11:30 am Weekdays Monday to Saturday 7:00 am Holydays 7:00am, 12:10pm and 5:30 pm

WEDDING BELLS will soon be ringing for

Jenna A Crofoot and Thomas A. Sestito and

Brianna Brognano and Neil Kubick

Congratulations and God bless them!

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For the past several Sundays, we have been hearing the Gospel accounts of how Christ called his Apostles. He carefully shared the Father’s message of love and mer-cy with each of them. But at the same time, Jesus acknowledged that they would encoun-ter a world that was hostile to that message. In today’s Gospel, Jesus continues his in-struction to them, cautioning them to “fear no one speak in the light … proclaim on the housetops.” They would be protected by the same Father who cares for sparrows. Most of all, they should never deny Christ before others. Like Jeremiah and the Apostles, Je-sus has called us, too. At our baptism, we became his followers, and through the grace of the sacraments and the support of our Christian community, we have been called to share that same message of mercy, love and salvation through Christ. We, too, face a world that can be hostile to Christianity and is indifferent to its message. So, how are we doing? Have we ever been too silent, too week, too uninformed, too docile? Do we stand up to what the culture is proclaim-ing or do we capitulate to its temptations? Have we ever gone so far as to deny Christ before others? Let us continue to pray that God’s grace will sustain us, and that we will give better witness to the truth of the Gospel and salvation to a world in need of hearing it. Amen! A little smile from one of our parishioners: An Irishman goes into the Confessional after years of being away form the Church. Inside he finds a fully equipped bar, a dazzling ar-ray of fine cigars, and chocolates. The Priest comes in and the Irishman says: “I’ve been away a long time Father, but I must admit the confessional is much more appeal-ing than I recall.” The Priest replies: “Get out, you’re on my side!” Peace & Joy, Fr.H

Dear Padre,

A Note from our Seminarian James Buttner:

Hello! Thank you for your warm welcome to St. Peter’s

here in Rome, NY. This is my first summer assignment and I’m excited to be here for June

and July and be involved in the parish. I’m originally from the west side of Syracuse and grew up in Camillus, where my family currently lives.

I recently finished my first year of seminary studies in preparation for the priesthood at Theological

College, part of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Prior to this year I had worked for a year in electrical engineering in North Syracuse

after receiving a degree in Physics from Colgate University. My first year in seminary was really excellent and I particularly enjoyed the strong

community of other guys who are also discerning a vocation to the priesthood. I strongly recommend that any guys thinking about priesthood try to go visit the seminary and I am happy to share about

my experience with you too! Thank you again to everyone for your warm

welcome and I look forward to meeting many of you in the coming weeks.

What are social or communal sins? Do I need to confess them? To answer this question properly, we must first make a number of distinctions. First, we are social beings. We act not only as individuals but also as groups, and we are capable of sinning each way. Sin is an analogous concept with nuances, depending on context. There are original, personal, and social sins. There are also both mortal and venial sins. When we sin as individuals, we commit a personal sin. When we sin in a group, we commit a social sin. As with personal sin, some social sins are more seri-ous than others. Societies that enshrine laws promoting abortion, eu-thanasia, and in many countries, capital punishment are involved in serious social sins. Our degree of culpability in such sins depends on the level of our participation in the group. The key distinction is whether we are actively (formally) or only accidentally (materially) cooperating in the evil. For example, if you actually voted for a law enshrining one such evil, then you are formally cooperat-ing in the evil. If you voted against it but are paying taxes that fund such practices, then you are only materially co-operating in it. Formal cooperation in a serious offense against God’s will should be confessed. Material cooperation lessens the degree of blame, sometimes to the point of eliminating it. It is important to examine the nature of the social evil, study the teachings of the Church on the is-sue, determine your level of participation, and form your conscience accordingly. Dennis J. Billy, CSsR

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ST. PETER’S CHURCH HISTORY

(continued) After the great event in the history of this old Irish parish, Father Murphy turned his atten-tion to enlarging the old cemetery on E. Dominick Street and building a new Rectory on Floyd Ave across from the old church. When the present Rec-tory on E. Liberty was built in 1914-15, this old building of Father Murphy’s became the convent for the nuns who taught in the parish school. (This is not fact but hear say...The Rectory wasn’t big enough for the priest but 20 or so Sisters moved in.) It became evident in the 1890’s that the enlarged church would not fill the needs of this expanding parish. No time was lost in purchasing the neces-sary properties on James and Park Streets, and in 1894 the foundation was laid by WJ Crammond for the new and present church. In May 1895 the cor-nerstone was laid (one year after that of the old City Hall across the street), and on October 24, 1897 this Victorian Gothic monument for its Pastor and the people of St. Peter’s it was opened and consecrated on the very day it was completed. No mortgage! (to be continued)

Pope Francis Speaks to our hearts!!

We are not part-time Christians

Let us ask ourselves...what steps we are taking to en-sure that faith governs the whole of our existence. We are Christian “part-time,” only at certain moments, in certain circumstances, in certain decisions; no one can be Christian in this way. We are Christian all the time! Totally! May Christ’s truth, which the Holy Spirit teaches us and gives to us, always and totally affect our daily life. Let us call on Him more often so that He may guide us on the path of disciples of Christ. Let us call on Him every day.

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will not hold monthly meetings

in July and August.

Also they will no longer have Bingo on Wednesdays during July and August

We hosting a “4th of July” basket raffle. Tickets will be available before

and after each Mass. We have gathered together a wonderful

array of summer articles that will meet everyone's wants and needs!

The Drawing will be July 1st. We will put the winner‘s name in the bulletin.

SMART SHOPPER COUPON BOOKS for 2018 ARE AVAILABLE Cost $20

In these coupon books there are hundreds of “BUY ONE AND GET ONE FREE "Coupons

Purchase the 2018 book and receive the 2017 book free

to use the rest of this year. While supplies last.

ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY

To my dear Friends of St. Mary’s/St. Peter’s: Thank you for your many kindnesses, love, support, strength and friendship in helping me celebrate my 60th Anniversary as a Sister of St. Francis. You all have a special remembrance in my prayers. God bless you always. Love, Sister dePaul Juliano, OSF

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Father Guy Baccaro Raymond Barbar, Jr. Doris & Quintus Barry Joseph Beasock III Stella Beer Teresa Beddia Karen Bieksza James Brooks Carol Cadrette Kay Cerato Mary Jane Colangelo Robert F. Cole, Sr. Barbara Colquhoun Nick Coorod John Cordsen Esther Curran Tom Delpico John Damon Kaye DeSimone Barry Dunning Al Eisinger Robyn Engle Bill Evans Judith Ann Fesner Rose Fenton Joan Fiaschetti Jennie Fountain Diana Fowler Julianna Fusco Michael Gans Billy Jo Hidenbrandt Ron Henderson Joan Hinman David Johnston

Carol Johnson Lena Johnston Paula Johnston Jenny Kenny Colleen McLaughlin Kester Mary Ann Kimmel Robert Kimmel Paul LaSalle Teresa La Salle Father Vincent Long Lori Losowski Anne Lubecki David, Liz, and Mitzi Marcelletta Kevin Magnanti Geoff Marchione Russell Marchione Joseph Mastrangelo Patricia Melioris Larry Meus Angie Messineo Joe Migeroll Kathy Miller Tom Moonan Ann Moster Phil Murphy Beverly Nasci Tari-Lyn Orton Debbie Pacicca Fred Pacicca, Jr. Barbara Pazdur Rachel Pawlikowski Clair Papadametrious

Let us remember our family, friends and parishioners in our prayers

Dianne Peters Linda Procoppio John Preski Dorothy M. Pomilio Debbie Puffer James Rank Pam Rigg;eman Larry Riolo, Sr. William Riolo Catherine Roman Robert Roman Dwayne Roser Margaret Roser Lori Russo Margaret Rutledge Brian Schilling Emmalynn Sharrow Joe Simons Alexander Simpson Freja Emily Simpson Russell Smith Spencer Robert Smith Carl Sturtevant Blanche Swetman Carol Tardugno Michael Testa Anne Toepp Jim Vacherrse Alma Walton Vito Waterman John Wright Bill Williams David Williams Ray “Dusty” Whitman Riley Zabe

Silent Preached Retreat July 9th to July14th

Sister Barbara Fiand, SDNdeN “The True Self”

Offering $475, (religious $450)

Also July 9th to 14th Silent Directed Retreat

Directors: Sister Jane Comerford, CSJ Sister Mary Ellen Schopher, CSJ

and Father John Rose Offering: $475, $450 Religious

Recovery Retreat

October 6th to October 8th for those working on the 12 Step Program.

Offering $160, Commuters $80

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they

protect us. Bless them and their

families for the selfless act they perform for us in our

time of need, and give them peace.

We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior.

Amen.

LET US PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS

PARISH ORGANIZATION and PARTICIPATION Altar Rosary Society Mary Wahl Bingo Committee Mark LaGasse St. Peter’s Senior Group W. Warren Sickles, Jr Readers and Eucharistic Ministers Kathy Miller Legion of Mary Betty Pettinelli Parish Fellowship Ann Lubecki Scripture Study Betty Pettinelli Prayer Group Barbara Thomas Funeral Preparations B. Thomas

Volunteers are needed as: Altar Servers * Collection helpers

Ushers * Choir * Greeters Please call the rectory for

more information.

PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS

Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month

Father Philip A. Hearn, Pastor Kevin Barry, President Betty Pettinelli, Vice President Joseph Maurer Trustee, St. Peter’s Ralph Mirabelli Trustee, St. Mary’s Dale Rashford Trustee, St. Mary’s Joseph Stanton Trustee, St. Peter’s Michael Adey Toni Belmont Ginny Craiglow Michael D’Amore Sister Rosaire Anne De Mare Edward Donohue Doug Holdridge. Carol Kaun Joan Lamb Laura Mack Marguerite Maurer Patrick Reilly Deacon Nicholas Rosher

PARISH STAFF Director of Faith Formation Laura Mack (336-5066) Organist Jack Kempf Office Administration Sharon Hansen Administrative Assistants St. Peter’s Sister Rosaire Anne Maintenance Directors St. Peter’s Mark LaGasse St. Mary’s William Link Cemetery Superintendent St. Peter’s Joseph Megerell St. Mary’s Joseph Fusco

ADORATION of the Blessed Sacrament AT TRANSFIGURATION Church Chapel

Adoration times will be from 6 am to 9 pm with 2 adorers required for each hour. To sign up or for questions call Bernadette Kapps at 315-337-5439.

Call for more info and to register call 315-735-6210

.GRIEF SURVIVORS Meets every Tuesday from

5:30 to 7:30 pm A non-denominational support group for those suffering the loss of a loved one. Meets weekly to help you face the difficulty associated with losing a loved one. For more info please call SEPARATED AND DIVORCED

SUPPORT GROUP Meets every other Sunday, 5-6:30 pm

Upcoming session June 18th Free and open to all.

For more information call the center or visit judy@thegoodnewscenter.org.

.Women at the Well

Come to the well and be nourished 6:30 to 8 pm Call to register. Last Tuesday of each month

Women of all ages are invited to come to enrich their own awareness of God in their life and become more attentive to the ways He nourishes them each day.

For all events call: 315-446-2680

CHRIST THE KING RETREAT AND

CONFERENCE CENTER

Please call the rectory for additions, deletions and corrections.