Music Director: Mark Radlowski

Organist: Jean Burgdorf

Secretary/Bulletin: Sherri Coia

Grounds & Maintenance: David Wheat

Webmaster: Karl Hahn

Business Admin.: Patricia Pagano

Parish Council President: Craig Brown

Trustees: Mary Marlar, Thomas Wick

MASS SCHEDULE MASS SCHEDULE MASS SCHEDULE MASS SCHEDULE Daily M-F at 9:00 am

Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm w/Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Sep.-May)

Sunday 11:00 am

Rectory/Office Hours

Monday—Friday

9:30 am - 4:00 pm or by appointment

1807 Bedford Street Rome, NY 13440

Rectory 315.336.3082 Fax 315.336.3083

email: stpaulsrome@syrdio.org web: www.stpaulsrome.com

5748 Stokes-Lee Center Rd. Lee Center NY 13363

Rectory/Parish Center 315. 336.2661 Fax: 315.336-8418

email: stjosephs.leecenter@syrdio.org

Music Director: Scott Rutledge

Organist: Jennifer Evans

Secretary: Ellie O’Shei

Bulletin: Sherri Coia 336-3082 email: stpaulsrome@syrdio.org

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (C.L.O.W.): Mary Jane Gruver

Grounds & Maintenance: Volunteers

Parish Council President: Niels van Hoesel

Trustees: Patricia Box, Bill Diehl

MASS SCHEDULEMASS SCHEDULEMASS SCHEDULEMASS SCHEDULE Daily Wed., Thu. at 8:00 am

Saturday Vigil 6:00 pm

Sunday 9:00 am w/Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Sep.-May)

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FAITH FORMATION OFFICE 315.334.9570

Kathy Sledziona, DRE email: KSledziona@syrdio.org

Rectory/Office Hours

Monday—Thursday

8:30 am - 1:30 pm or by appointment

“A Christian Community in the Roman Catholic Tradition”

FAITH FORMATION 315.336-2661

Mary Jane Gruver email: Mjmgruver@syrdio.org

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:

At Mass or on Sunday ~ by appointment only

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK, HOUSE & HOSPITAL CALLS:

Please notify the rectory if you know anyone who is unable to

get to church but wishes to receive the Sacraments.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

St. Paul’s: Sat. 3:15-3:45pm

St. Joseph’s: Sat. 5:30-5:45pm or by appointment

R.C.I.A.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process of inquiry,

learning and faith development for people interested in

becoming a Catholic. Call the rectory for information.

WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME! If you are new in the parish, please introduce yourself after Mass or at the rectory. We want to know and serve you!

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Parish registration (census) forms are

available at the exits of church; you may indicate that you would

like a registration form on the visitors envelopes found in the

pews and they may be placed in the collection basket.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: All couples

planning to be married at St. Paul’s or

St. Joseph’s should notify Father Kelly as far

in advance as possible ~ at least 6 months.

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August 28, 2016 August 28, 2016 August 28, 2016 August 28, 2016

Pastor Rev. Robert L. Kelly Rev. Robert L. Kelly Rev. Robert L. Kelly Rev. Robert L. Kelly

Rev. Mr. Ed Doyle, Jr. (Deacon)Ed Doyle, Jr. (Deacon)Ed Doyle, Jr. (Deacon)Ed Doyle, Jr. (Deacon) (H) 336-6647

Monday, August 29th: Passion of St. John the Baptist 9:00 John Stoehr - Birthday ~ wife, Jean *** Eugene Hartigan - Anniv. ~ Nettie & Family Tuesday, August 30th: 9:00 Clara Berger & Omer Haynes - Birthdays ~ Bill & Carolyn Tessien Wednesday, August 31st: 9:00 Thomas Kelly - Anniv. ~ Brian & Doreen Kelly 10 :00 (Bethany) Communion Service Thursday, September 1st: 9:00 FOR THE PARISH Friday, September 2nd: 9:00 Helen Canaan ~ Mary Murphy Next weekend: September 3/4: 23rd Sunday Ordinary 4 pm Don Luczak-Birthday & Anniv. ~ Betty Lou & Family *** Lyle & Sue Pelton ~ Mr. & Mrs. Charles Flynn, Jr. 11am Robert J. Griffin, Sr. ~ Susan Abbe

*** Bernice Slaga ~ Norman & Mary Lou Pratt

St. Johnˊs

Readings Liturgical Cycle C

ST. JOSEPH’S 336-2661

Betty Bowler

Kellyne Brown

Herb Brown

Rocco Clark

Jerry Cooper

Jaxon Cope

Kassandra Davis

Mary DeSalvio Mary Domenico

Becky Jo Donai Carol Johnson Karolin King Lori Losowski

Doris Ludwig

Loretta Marsh

Ayden Mosher

Denise Martin Earl Matt

Dan Mumpton

Toni Quattro

Debbie Roe

J. Romeo

Peggy Rutledge

Spencer R. Smith Norm Spencer

Angel Stevens

Don Wheeler

ST. PAUL’s 336-3082

St. Paul’s Devotional Candles:

Special Intention St. Joseph’s Memorials: Sanctuary Light: Bread & Wine:

Wednesday, August 31st: 8 am PEOPLE OF THE PARISH Thursday, September 1st: 8 am Bernice Slaga ~ Mike & Betsy Gluck

Next weekend: September 3/4: 6 pm Harry Schrefer ~ Pat Snell

9 am Jerry McCarthy ~ Les & Donella Murphy

Kari Barber

Chris Blaschak

Dorothy Briggs Karen Deane Kay DeSimone

Wally Fey

David J. Fiore

Charlotte Gressien

Marie Howard

Mary Ann Larrivey

Dick Leidig Joan McKenna Noreen McLoughlin Tom Moonan Olga Olnas

Norm Pickett

Andrea Pouliot

Fr. John Quinn

Sharon Reilly

Mandy Rokicki

Aileen Staudmyer

Viola Surace

Rita Thayer

Debbie Vandervoort Carol Wick

Sr. Marie Wilson

Joanne Wray

We ask you to pray for the sick of our parishes listed below and for all those not listed and in need of our prayers.

Call the office or have a family member call , to add your name to our list or remove it when the crisis has passed.

New names added will appear in italics for 1 month.

This Weekend - August 28, 2016 22nd Sunday Ordinary

Next weekend 8/28/16 Sirach 3:17-18 Hebrews 12:18-19 Luke 14:1, 7-14

Marty Doyle

Next weekend 9/4/16 Wisdom 9:13-18b Philemon 9-10,12-17 Luke 14:25-33

A. Burgdorf, T. Dunn,

E. Rakowski

Eucharistic Ministers

N. Burgdorf

Master (SP)

Servers

Eucharistic Ministers for Rome Hospital

Liturgical Ministers for next weekend: Sept. 3/4, 2016 23rd Sunday Ordinary

Money Counters: (SJ) Team 1 – Carpenter, Maitland

(SP) Team 7 – Gilbert

Hospital Visitor (SP) Week of 9/4 N. Sheen

C.L.O.W. (Childrens Liturgy) SJ 9 am Resumes Sept . 18th

Mary Jane Gruver Sept. 4 - Team 3

A. Platis, P. Stokes

Volunteer R. Hojnacki

Lector

4pm

6pm Diane Kullmann

9am Judi Mullin

11am David Bunker

M. Burgdorf, J. Fanfarillo,

J. Nash, M. Nash

J. Rushton

~ Daily Mass in Church ~

E. Pomales, E. Pomales D. Kullman, E. O´Shei, L. O´Shei

Greeters

B. Dowd,

M. Manfredo

G. Sgroi,

D. Sgroi

P. Hagerty, P. Hagerty,

S. Mercurio, D. Saladino

J. Mullin, J. Pangbourne, P. Snell

St. Paul’s & St. Joseph’s

Parish Picnic September 11, 2016

Lake Delta State park

2-5 pm Bring the whole family and join us for an afternoon of music, food & fellowship. Everyone is welcome ~

Hope to see you there!

Tuesday: August 30th:

Joint news for ST. PAUL’S & ST. JOSEPH’S

Next Weekend: September 3/4: 23rd Sunday Ordinary

Fr. Bob’s Fr. Bob’s Fr. Bob’s Fr. Bob’s

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"When you hold a banquet, invite the

poor, the crippled, the lame, the

blind . . ." Luke 14: 1, 7-14

Wednesday: August 31st:

SJ Adoration in Church 9:30-10:30 am and 7-8 pm

God's banquet table extends through

every porch and neighborhood, every kitchen and family

room, every church and community center. It includes

places of honor for every one - the cherished neighbor

and the hurting, confused soul; it welcomes all with

words of encouragement and an open, listening heart.

Places like a family or neighbors porch are places where

Christ's humble and reconciling spirit of generous

service is celebrated: the realization that we share with

every human being the dignity of being made in the

image and likeness of God. May we all know a place like

the porch where we welcome all as we would welcome

Christ; a porch where we can find shelter from the rain

and wind; a porch where everyone finds a cold drink

and a warm embrace on life's toughest, hottest days.

This Weekend: August 27/28: 22nd Sunday Ordinary

56 Ways to be Merciful

#37 Pay the parking or toll fee for the

person behind you.

If you missed Mass during the week, our weekly

bulletin is published on the website (in color)!

Please visit us at www.stpaulsrome.com

Celebrate the Blessed Sacrament at Transfiguration.

On Wednesday, October 5th, at 6:00 pm,

the seven week Discovering Christ program

will begin at St. Paul’s. This is the course

we held in the spring at St. Paul’s, but, this next session will

feature the brand new DVD’s (2016) version that was just

released on July 1st. Discovering Christ is a 7 week program

that provides an opportunity to develop a personal relation-

ship with our Lord Jesus Christ and a renewal in the Holy

Spirit.

This program is a lay ministry endorsed by the Diocese of

Syracuse. Would you consider being part of this ministry?

We, who run this program, are your fellow parishioners. We

are no one special, but people who want to share God’s love

with others. We can use help is serving dinner, set-up, and

sharing in discussions. No special skills are required, only

God’s Grace.

The registration forms and volunteer sign-up forms will be

available next weekend. If you have any questions, please

call Nick at 339-5037 or Sherri at the Rectory 336-3082.

SPSJ Discovering Christ Team Meeting Aug. 31st 5:15 pm

SPSJ Please welcome Fr. Gerry Lupa, who will be the celebrant and homilist at our masses this weekend.

SJ Faith Formation registration following Masses

SP Christ Life Committee Meeting 5:15 pm

Many hands make light work ….Many hands make light work ….Many hands make light work ….Many hands make light work ….

Anyone interested in volunteering to help with the

Parish Picnic on Sunday, September 11thSunday, September 11thSunday, September 11thSunday, September 11th, please fill in

the form below and return it in the collection basket,

place it in the mail, drop it off at the Rectory, e-mail or

snail mail it back to us. Someone from the Committee

will contact you as the picnic gets closer.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Name: _______________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________

e-mail: __________________________________

Please check all that apply:

____ Set up tables and chairs

____ Serving 2pm _____ 3pm _____ 4pm ______

____ Clean up (moving tables/chairs)

____ Other: ________________________________________

____ Wherever needed

____ Youth Activities (face painting, games, etc.)

** Please drop this form in the collection basket or

return to the office **

SJ “SHARE” weekend

Orientation to the Pastoral Planning Process Orientation to the Pastoral Planning Process Orientation to the Pastoral Planning Process Orientation to the Pastoral Planning Process

Wednesday, September 14th 7-8:30 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes, Utica Thursday, September 15th 7-8:30 pm at Bishop Grimes (Western Region Office) The presentation is intended for those who are new to

the diocesan Pastoral Planning Process, specifically, new

parish trustees, new Pastoral Council presidents, vice-

presidents,/chairs and new council members.

The presentation is open to all interested parishioners.

Please contact Christine Werbeck at (315) 459-7169 or email

cwerbeck@syrdio.org so they can prepare for you.

Faith Formation News

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STEWARDSHIP

Actual Income Budgeted Expense August 21: $ 4,940.00 $ 7,229.00 Totals: $ 50,051.00 $ 57,832.00 Total (under) budget: - $ 7,781.00

2016 Hope Appeal goal: $ 40,793.00 Pledges/gifts received: $ 40,244.00 To meet our goal: $ 549.00 Many “THANKS” for all who made a pledge this year!

St. Paul’s Parish News

“DOOR TO DOOR” our summer collection

of cereal and canned goods continues. Place food donations in wire baskets at exits.

Next meeting: Monday, September 19th 3:00 pm

Thank you from the American Red Cross ~ Thank you from the American Red Cross ~ Thank you from the American Red Cross ~ Thank you from the American Red Cross ~ “Thank you so much for hosting Mondays blood drive!

We collected 29 units meeting 100% of the goal for

this drive We collected 21 whole bloods and 8 double

reds.

I am so pleased with the willingness of your donors to

share this life saving gift answering the call for our

emergency need for blood. The efforts of St .Paul’s

Church have always been greatly appreciated and your

support of the community blood program will go a

long way toward replenishing blood supplies”.

St. Paul’s Social Ministry News ~

Kathy Sledziona, Director (315) 334-9570

St. Paul’s 200 Club

Congratulations to our Week # 17 winners:

Tom Ashmore

Paul & Pam Senecal

Prayer for our Troops LLLLord, hold our troops in your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and

their families for the selfless acts they perform

for us day after day. Amen.

The Good News Foundation 735.6210 10475 Cosby Manor Rd., Utica www. thegoodnewscenter.org

I have some dates for your calendar ~

Catechist Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 13th * 6:30pm (please note the meeting has been moved to Tues. the 13th! ) Mondays: “JOURNEY” & Faith Formation Grades 5-10 Classes begin September 19th 6:30 pm Confirmation Grades 9 & 10 Parent Meeting Sunday, September 25th 6:30 pm Wednesdays: Grades K-4 Classes begin September 21st 8:00 am Please call me at the office if you are new to the parish

or you did not receive your registration packet. Kathy

Faith Formation News from Kathy ...

400 Floyd Avenue, Rome, NY 13440

(315) 336-6190 Fax: (315) 336-6194

OPEN HOUSE !

Come check out our newly renovated school located at 400 Floyd Avenue on:

Tuesday, August 30th

from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Applications for Pre-School – Grade 6 will be available!!

Confused about the Annulment Process? Thurs., September 15th 6:30-8:30 (registration 6 pm)

Fr. Vavonese from the Diocese will be presenting this

Free informative overview of the annulment process.

To pre-register for events, please call Tanya 735-6210 x 234

or visit their website.

Contact: Bob Haley 336-4220 email: lakeeffect2@verizon.net

Wreaths Across America 2016

On December 17, 2016 remembrance wreaths will be placed on

veteran’s graves at 6 local cemeteries following ceremonies at 12

noon. This is being done at over 1,000 cemeteries across America

at the same time, including Arlington.

The 6 cemeteries are: St. Peter’s, St. Mary’s, St. John’s, Rome

Cemetery, Evergreen (Lee), & Westernville Cemetery.

Parishioners wishing to place a wreath or have one placed by an

event volunteer at their veteran’s graveside can purchase a wreath

for $15. Checks should be made out to: “Wreaths Across America”

and mailed to Bob Haley at 9434 Sly Hill Rd., Ave NY 13303.

Be sure to include the name of the veteran and the location of the

graveside (including cemetery).

If you would like to relate a military history with photo on your

veteran for the cemetery brochure, contact Bob at 336-4220 or

email: lakeeffect2@verizon.net. Anyone wishing to volunteer to lay

wreaths on Dec. 17th may also contact Bob.

The job description for a Director of Faith

Formation at St. Paul’s can be found at the exits of

church, or give Sherri a call at the office and she will

e-mail it you. Please call Fr. Bob at 336-3082 or

contact rkelly@syrdio.org by Sept. 15th if you are

interested or have questions about the position.

Parish Pantry - Next weekend, Sept. 3/4 is

our SHARE weekend. We are in need of soup,

canned fruit, tomato products & cake mixes Thank you for you continued support of our pantry!

St. Joseph’s Parish News

8/21/16 Regular $ 2,007 Loose Cash 200 Capital Improvement 406 Faith Formation 53 Food Pantry 5 Assumption 55

2016 HOPE Appeal goal: $ 21,119.00 Pledges/gifts received: $ 10,210.00 To make goal: $ 10,950.00

Stewardship

Mary Jane Gruver (315) 336-2661

e-mail: Mjmgruver@syrdio.org

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ADORATION A Quiet Time with Jesus Join us in Church every Tuesday:

9:30-10:30 am or 7-8 pm

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FUNERAL HOME

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John J. Strong (1937-2014)

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7751 Merrick Road

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ST. JOE'S FAITH FORMATION NEWS:

Registration for Faith Formation classes at St. Joseph's

continues this weekend. I will be available after Masses with

registration forms and information. If you have any questions

or thoughts about the Faith Formation program, please

contact me: Mary Jane Gruver at MJMGruver@syr.dio.org or

call 942-3099.

Faith Formation Classes for grades K-8 will be held on

Sunday mornings from 10:10 – 11:10, starting on September

18th. This year we will also be offering a make-up class on

Wednesdays from 5:00 – 6:00 PM for any students who can’t

make class on Sunday.

9th & 10

th Grade Confirmation classes are scheduled to

begin with a parent & student informational meeting

on Sunday, September 11th right after the 9:00 Mass.

Also, we will need a few additional teachers for Sunday

morning, and Wednesday afternoon, and a few substitute

teachers. Please prayerfully consider volunteering to help the

children of our parish! All materials and necessary training

and support will be provided. Mary Jane

FALL BAG SALE September 23 & 24, 2016 Are you doing some summer cleaning and organizing?

Leftovers from a garage sale? We are starting to collect

donations for our FALL BAG SALE. We are looking for

household goods, books, tools, toys, gently used clothing,

and other useful items. Donations can be dropped off in

the church basement Monday -Thursday between 9 and 1,

or on weekends before or after Mass.

Our Fall Bag Sale will be held on Friday Sept. 23

from 5-7 pm and Saturday, Sept.24 from 9am to 1pm.

All proceeds will benefit the food pantry.

Bible Study resumes Sunday, September 11th

Love God...with all your mind. Matt. 22:37.

Have you ever pondered what is it to love God with all

your mind? Since Vatican II, we have been encouraged

to read and understand scripture. For this reason, I

would like to invite you to become part of our Bible

Discussion group. Starting Sunday, Sept. 11th, we will

meet in the upstairs of the Rectory after the 9 am Mass.

Our discussion theme is 1 Corinthians: ‘Living as

Christians’. See Nick after Mass or contact the Parish

Office for more information

St. Joseph’s/St. Paul’s Women’s Club

Meet and Greet & Covered Dish Dinner

Tuesday, September 13th

Mass at 5:30 pm Covered Dish Dinner at 6 pm

All women from our parishes are invited to join us

as we kick-off a new year with our annual Meet & Greet and

Covered Dish Dinner. Please let us know if you’re able to join

us so we can set a place for you! Call Ellie or Sherri at the

Rectory or contact our chairwomen:

Judy Parker @ 336-4071 Mary Spencer @ 337-8987

Hope to see you there! The Parish Offices will be CLOSED

Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day.

Our Parishes are Handicapped Accessible

Weekly Bulletin available online www.stpaulsrome.com