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MAY 7, 2017
"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures he gives me repose;
beside restful waters he leads me; he refreshes my soul. He guides me in right paths
for his name’s sake. Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at
my side, with your rod and your staff that give me courage. You spread the table before
me in the sight of my foes; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Only goodness and kindness
follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for years to come."
Psalm 23
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
Our Easter Season continues with the beautiful Psalm 23 and of Jesus describing himself as the Good Shepherd from John chapter 10.
This past Saturday we were blessed to witness the second half of our 66 children making their First Holy Communion. You could clearly see our young children's enthusiasm, excitement and joy as they received Jesus in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist for the first time. The joy of parents, grandparents and relatives witnessing this special milestone in their child's life was, indeed, a blessing to behold.
The scriptures are filled with stories of parents who long for God's salvation and a better life for their children. In the ancient book of Genesis, Abraham, and his wife Sarah, experienced multiple tests of faith. With Abraham’s own great test of faith concerning his son Isaac, God proves ever faithful, establishing a covenant and promise that would endure for generations to come. For us, the ultimate fulfillment of that promise is Jesus. Born of the Virgin Mary, yet remaining fully God in his incarnation, Jesus is the eternally begotten Son of God... 'Light from light, true God from true God." (From the Profession of Faith)
Jesus ultimate purpose for coming into the world, is to nourish us with Himself through the Holy Eucharist and become food for our journey. He is THE Good Shepherd who leads us through this life ultimately into life eternal.
While it all might sound a bit complicated, it really is not. Parents love their children as good shepherds too. They seek to nourish and protect their children physically, emotionally and spiritually and through the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, entrust their child's heart to the heart of Christ.
May God bless you this week! Fr. Gonyo
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St. Rita Society 58th Annual
Evening with Mary
Tuesday, May 16
Join us for Mass at 5:00 pm
Followed by Dinner at 6:30 pm
Dinner is at the Penfield Country Club, 1784 Jackson Rd., Penfield. Choose from the following dinner options: Chicken French, Potato Crusted Tilapia, 8oz. Sirloin Steak. Men and Women are welcome to attend!
Tickets will be available after Masses the weekends of April 29/30, May 6/7, May 13/14 and also at the Parish Office. Reservations needed by Monday, May 15.
Tickets are $22 per person.
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YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO A SENIORS TEA!
Wednesday, May 17 from 10:30am – 12:00pm
in St. Rita Parish Center
Please join the students of St. Rita School for tea, cookies, entertainment and fun! R.S.V.P. by Friday, May 12 to the school at 671-3132 or by e-mail to Eileen Perryman at [email protected] All are welcome!!
We are now accepting nominations for new Parish Pastoral Council members.
Please submit names of fellow parishioners who are enthusiastic about the life and development of St. Rita Parish Church and School. Please contact the Parish Office by e-mail [email protected] or call 671-1100 with nomination names before Monday, May 15.
Ministry Spotlight!
Parish Pastoral Council
The Parish Pastoral Council is not a committee. It is a ministry. The Council’s primary gift is practical wisdom, providing the voice of the parish to Father Gonyo. It only requires a commitment of 12 hours per year and it’s a great way to get involved and learn all that goes on in our parish.
If you care about the life and the development of St. Rita Parish Church and School, please consider submitting your name for selection or accepting a nomination from a fellow parishioner. For more information, please contact Pam Kunzer at [email protected] or 585-698-7888.
EUCHARIST INTENTIONS
Among the intentions for those who gather for the
Eucharist this week will be
MONDAY, MAY 8, 2017 8:15AM JANE KUNZOG – Martine Cianciotto
11:15AM FUNERAL FOR MARY JO HOHL
TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2017 8:15AM MARY FRANCES KANE – Michaela Siebert
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2017 8:15AM CARRIE & JOHN MENDOLA – Verna & Phil Mendola
11:00AM MASS AT BAYWINDE – Sage Harbor
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017 8:15AM HELEN KOTWAS – Thelma Benwitz
FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2017 8:15AM PAUL MCGROARTY – Tom & Albertha Davis
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2017 11:15AM FUNERAL FOR MARGARET FERNANDES
5:00PM MILDRED & NICK BOFFA and LAURA LEIPPIE – Sister
SUNDAY, MAY 14, 2017 7:30AM ELAINE WEMPLE – Family 9:00AM JOHN CLARK AND FRANK NICASTRO – Family 10:30AM NANCY BUTTON – McGrath Family
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This week the Tabernacle Light will burn in loving memory of Charles & Josephine Ange
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St. Rita Men’s Group
The St. Rita Men’s Group is not a social group or a community service group. Our goal is to gather to support one another in our faith and our journey towards eternal life.
We meet once a month to discuss topics that explore our faith and the challenges we face day to day. We hope that by supporting one another, all members will each deepen his relationship with Jesus.
All men are welcome, no matter where you are in your faith journey. No commitment is required. Come to as few or as many meetings as you desire.
If you have any questions at all, please feel free reach out to John Matina at [email protected]
Our next gathering will be Monday, May 15 6:30-8:00pm in Room 1. We hope to see you there!
ST. RITA SCHOOL
Spirit of Learning Corner
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING!
+ Monday kicked off one of our favorite months! We
love May because we honor Mary, our Blessed Mother, all month long!
+ Our Third, Fourth, and Fifth Graders took the New
York State Math Tests on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
+ There were some very lively 2½ to 4 year olds at
Thursday’s Book Nook and Music Hour. This week’s theme was Blow Wind Blow! We have two more sessions left. Please contact the School Office for more information at (585) 671-3132 or [email protected].
+ Thursday was Mom’s Night Out! We hosted a great
group of vendors for this special evening of shopping. All your favorite direct sales merchants were there such as Tastefully Simple, Stella and Dot, Pampered Chef, Terra Essential Oils, Arbonne, Lip Sense, and Touchstone Crystals by Swarovski.
+ Our very busy week concluded with the BLUE &
GOLD KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY at the Stoneyard Beer Hall! There were prizes for Best Derby Hat, Best Dressed, and Best Redneck Infield Attire as well as Silent and Live Auctions. Everyone had a great time!
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FAITH FORMATION
Kindergarten thru Grade Seven
Enrollment for Faith Formation classes for the 2017-2018 school year is underway. 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:
www.saintritawebster.org
Enrollment Forms for new students are also available in the Greeting Area and on the 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)
Enrollment Forms were mailed home. to parents of returning students
Please try to return your enrollment forms or enroll on-line by July 15, 2017.
It’s easy to register
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PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 7, 2017
SUNDAY 5/7 8:30-11:00am Breakfast Club – Gym
MONDAY 5/8 7:00-8:30pm Parish Pastoral Council – Rm 1
TUESDAY 5/9 9:00-10:00am WEROC Women’s Group – Rm 3 7:00pm Finance Council – Parish Office
WEDNESDAY 5/10 8:45am Pray the Rosary – Church 8:00pm Women’s Basketball – Gym
SATURDAY 5/13 8:15-8:45am Pray the Rosary – Church 3:30-4:30pm Reconciliation Available in Church
PARISH SUPPORT
For Last Weekend ~ April 29 & 30
Last Week Budget Variance $ 13,340 $ 15,634 - $ 2,294
Year to Date Year to Date Budget Variance
$ 603,507 $ 613,137 - $ 9,630
(Our fiscal year is 7/1/16 – 6/30/17)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
We all grow spiritually when we share.
CARE FOR GOD’S HOUSE: May 7 Mary Ann Beikirch
LINENS: Next week May 14 Debbie Whitehair
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ST. RITA SCHOOL
BOOK NOOK & MUSIC HOUR
Children ages 2½ to 4 years old, accompanied by a parent or caregiver are invited to attend an afternoon of books, crafts and songs!
When: Thursdays, May 11 & May 18 from 1:00-2:00pm Where: St. Rita School’s Pre-K4 Room in School
To register - call the School at 671-3132 or visit the school website www.stritawebster.org/school/ or by e-mail to: [email protected]
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COMPANIONS IN GRIEF
SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, May 18
at 7:30pm in Room 1
All who have experienced the loss of a friend or loved
one through death are invited to attend. All are welcome!
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MERCY BRIDGES ~ USED BOOK SALE Mercy High School Gallery (enter at Clover Street)
Saturday, May 20 9:30 to 4:00 Sunday, May 21 11:00 to 3:00
To donate books or volunteer, call 585-288-2710 x 121
We welcome the newest members of our parish
family who were baptized this weekend:
Anthony James DiMeo
Wesley James Savage
Vanessa Mae Kimbell
Iris Marguerite Broglie
Arlo Penn Broglie
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7 Sun 4th Sunday of Easter Acts 2:14a,36-41 Ps 23:1-6 1 Pt 2:20b-25 Jn 10:1-10 8 Mon Acts 11:1-18 Ps 42:2-3;43:3-4 Jn 10:11-18 9 Tue Acts 11:19-26 Ps 87:1-7 Jn 10:22-30 10 Wed St. Damien de Veuster Acts 12:24-13:5a Ps 67:2-3,5-6,8 Jn 12:44-50 11 Thu Acts 13:13-25 Ps 89:2-3,21-22,25,27 Jn 13:16-20 12 Fri Sts. Nereus and Achilleus; St. Pancras Acts 13:26-33 Ps 2:6-11 Jn 14:1-6 13 Sat Our Lady of Fatima Acts 13:44-52 Ps 98:1-4 Jn 14:7-14
14 Sun 5th Sunday of Easter Acts 6:1-7 Ps 33:1-2, 4-5,18-19 1 Pt 2:4-9 Jn 14:1-12
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BREAKFAST NEWS!
Join us for breakfast Sunday mornings from 8:30-11:00am in the Parish Center. We offer a “Special” each Sunday and always have a traditional menu as well.
Next Week - Team 2’s Breakfast Special will be a Mother’s Day Brunch! They will offer egg bake, fruit salad, waffles and other breakfast items served with warm buttered toast and a bottomless cup of coffee. Our ministry runs on donations only which are greatly appreciated.
Thank You!! This is the last weekend for the current
Team # 2 led by John & Martha O‘Connor (which was formerly led by John & Norma Murphy 15 years ago). We thank them for 15 years of generous volunteer service on the 2nd Sunday of each month.
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ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULED NEXT Weekend ~ May 13 & 14
Saturday, 5:00pm: Brandon & Matthew Connor, Braden & Graceann Merle
Sunday, 7:30am: Maggie Childs, Brennan Quatela, Lauren Quatela
Sunday, 9:00am: Connor Burdick, Regan Daley, Olivia Mabe Grace Chichester, Riley Stuver
Sunday, 10:30am: Olivia Momot, Anna, Emma & Julia Spagnola
Our Title Fiesta Sponsors: ISAAC HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
and VISION AUTOMOTIVE GROUP - PRESENT:
St. Rita’s 63rd Annual Fiesta
Friday, June 2 - 5:00 to 10:00pm ● Saturday, June 3 - 2:00 to 10:00pm
Friday from 7:00-10:00pm – “The Breakfast Club” – 80’s tribute band Saturday from 6:00-10:00pm – “Ruby Shooz” – Great sounds from the 50’s and 60’s, plus newer classics!
DELICIOUS FOOD ~ INFLATABLE & ADVENTURE RIDES ~ CARNIVAL GAMES ~ 5K/10K RACE GREAT DEALS ON BOOKS, PLANTS, AND MORE ~ TRIVIA CONTEST
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Wish List Would you be able to donate any of the
following items for use at the Fiesta?
Zip ties
Duct tape
Yellow rope
Caution tape
A-frame signs
Custom printed banners
Lawn signs
Traffic cones
Work gloves
A working refrigerator
Personalized tokens/chips
4 ft x 30 ft smooth carpet rolls Call the office at 671-1100 or send an
email to [email protected].
Here’s what we’re collecting:
New or gently used books, movies, music, games, puzzles, and children’s toys
New or gently used Beanie Babies
Plants or gardening supplies
Store-bought sweets, such as pies, brownies, cookies, & cupcakes (bring on Fri, June 2)
Cases of water, juice bottles, or soda cans
Cases of bags of chips Collection boxes will be in the greeting
area in church or stop by the Parish Office during the week. Thanks for your
generosity!
Sign up now to
volunteer!
ST. RITA’S SPECTACULAR RAFFLE!
WIN A 2-YEAR CAR LEASE or $10,000 CASH
Grand Prize Drawing to be held Saturday, June 3rd at 10:00pm at the Fiesta!
Tickets will be available for sale (Cash Only Please!) at the Parish Office
and after all Masses until the Fiesta.
1 for $10 7 for $50 3 for $25 15 for $100
FOR COMPLETE FIESTA DETAILS GO TO:
www.stritawebster.org/fiesta
Why So Tense? (massage certificate, aromatherapy, lotion, spa socks)
Just What I’ve BEAN Wanting (coffee, mug, travel cup)
Par for the Course (golf)
S’mores Galore (camping supplies, ingredients, mini grill, bug spray)
1. 1. Select a theme and go shopping for items. Aim for between 5 and 10 items with about a $50 total value. Don’t forget a basket or
container that goes with your theme! Use ribbon, tissue paper, tape or glue, and a cellophane bag to give your basket its finishing
touches.
2. 2. Add a layer of tissue paper to the bottom of your container to help prop up items. If using a large container, use newspaper or even a small cardboard box (which you can then cover in tissue paper).
3. 3. Begin by placing a sturdy item in the center. Add larger items and taller items behind the center item. Place smaller items toward the front.
4. 4. Use glue dots or tape to secure items to each other to keep them in place.
5. 5. Open the cellophane bag and roll down the sides down. Have one person hold the bag while the other lifts the basket and lowers it into the bag.
6. 6. If you have any especially large items that didn’t fit in the basket, you can tuck them into the bag behind the basket.
7. 7. Twist the top of the cellophane bag closed. Use wide, wired ribbon for the bow; it’s sturdy and can be shaped into place.
St. Rita Fiesta – June 2 & 3, 2017
Donate a themed basket for our Chinese Auction at this year’s Fiesta.
Visit www.stritawebster.org/fiesta for theme ideas or be creative!
Drop off completed baskets with the completed donation slip attached
to the Parish Office by noon on Thursday, June 1. *Please note that baskets may not contain alcohol or gift cards for liquor stores.
Please fill out this information and return with your completed basket to the Parish Office by noon on
Thursday, June 1.
Name of Basket: __________________________________________________
List of included items (with value of any gift cards): ________________________________________
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Your name: __________________________________________
Phone or email: _______________________________________________________
Thanks for your contribution to this year’s Fiesta!
