January 31, 2016 - St. Mary`s Church

The Church of Saint Mary
In the “City o f the Hills” - Oneonta, New York
HEADLINEs
Tuesday of Prayer:
Tuesday, 2 February 2016
1:30pm Rosary
3:00-4:00pm Exposition
5:00-6:30pm Reconciliation
7:00-8:00pm Taize Prayer
Pot Luck and Presentation
6 February 2016
after the Vigil Mass
with Mary Jo & Michael Jackson
speaking
Sunday Brunch
7 February 2016
after 10:30am Mass
Ash Wednesday
10 February 2016
Mass,
Blessing & Imposition of Ashes
7am
12:10pm 7pm
Welcome…
from wherever you have traveled or have been led on your spiritual journey,
we, the Catholic community of Oneonta, are glad that you are among us.
We invite you to make yourself at home and consider joining our
way of life, worship and service.
Students of Hartwick and SUNY Oneonta, welcome to your spiritual home!
We encourage you to participate and volunteer in all liturgical ministries
and service opportunities that we offer.
Islam 101
11 February 2016
7:00pm; Parish Center
Those of another Christian community, faith tradition,
and all visitors and seekers,
please join us in our worship through song,
listening to God’s Word and personal prayer.
www.stmarysoneonta.org
facebook.com/stmarysoneonta
The Mission Statement of Saint Mary’s Parish
SUNDAY MASS
Sunday: 10:30am
Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm
To praise and worship God as a community:
proclaiming to all people that Jesus is Redeeming Lord;
celebrating the presence of Christ among us;
loving each other and sharing the joy of salvation;
and fostering human growth through respect for and service to all people.
Parish Office
39 Walnut Street
Oneonta, New York 13820
Phone: 607.432.3920
Handicapped accessibility
Fax: 607.432.6437
All of Saint Mary’s buildings are handicapped accessible:
Saint Mary’s Church (front entrance ramp), Rectory (rear entrance from
the parking lot) and the Parish Center (both the Elm Street entrance and
the Food Pantry entrance at the back of the building).
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9am – 4pm
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, ONEONTA
From the Pastor…
2016 proves to be an exciting and important time for our parish.
We are moving forward with our renovation project. This fundraising period will be crucial
for what we will be able to accomplish of our vision of the future for our church building and
ourselves as a people. This renovation will allow us to move into an unknown future with the
Holy Spirit and reach out to our community and those searching for God. As you reflect on
how you can financially be part of this endeavor, please ground your decisions in prayer.
Lent for Real Life 3 proves to be so exciting that the Diocese will be videoconferencing
our morning sessions live and transmitting them to other sites throughout our diocese.
Speakers, Sr. Kathrine Hanley, CSJ, Mark Mogika, Deacon Greg Kandra and Mr. Ameen Aswad
will be arriving from New York City, Green Bay, WI and Albany. Consider being a part of this
week-long event of exploring our faith, prayer and fellowship.
Michelle Gardner will be directing and preparing a parish musical in April during the Easter
Season. So, musicians and actors to backstage and behind the scene folk, here’s an opportunity to share your talents and proclaim the Gospel as well.
Wednesday, 10 February 2016, we will hear echoed across the centuries, through the Hebrew
prophets, the call of conversion as we enter the 90 day spiritual journey from Ash Wednesday
to Pentecost Sunday. May we walk with each other in prayer, understanding and forgiveness to a deeper relationship with Jesus and each other as sisters and brothers.
On a practical note, when daily Mass is not to be offered, that day will NOT appear in the Mass
Intention list. This is simply to save space.
On a personal note, I hope I have not forgotten anyone in my thank yous, but just in case a
card or note got lost, to all who sent greetings, baked goods and gifts at Christmastide, a
hearty thank you and my best to all parishioners in this New Year. Thank you also to the
weekday mass parishioners who have helps fold, stuff and prepare for the mail the two mailings for fundraising and lent that have recently been sent out.
Mardi Gras Potluck and Brunch
Please plan to come to the Mardi Gras potluck at
the 5 PM Liturgy on February 6th! Our after dinner
presentation “Cor Unum Via Una – One heart, One
road—The story of the Jackson Family and their
Adoptions” will be given by parishioner Mary-Jo
Jackson.
On Sunday after the 10:30 Liturgy join us for
brunch. Sign up sheets are by the doors of the
church for both events. Pull out the
cookbooks and make a Mardi Gras
gastronomic delight! Questions?
Call 226-1785.
The Souper Bowl of Caring... utilizes Super Bowl
weekend in America to mobilize young people to fight hunger and poverty in their local communities. Its vision is to
transform Super Bowl weekend (the weekend of the first
Sunday in February) into America's largest youth-led weekend of giving and serving. Since 1999 our parish has collected more than $5200 for our food pantry through this
special collection. Member s of St Mar y’s Youth Ministry will be at the doors of the church after Masses on Feb
6th and 7th to accept monetary donations which will again
support our food pantry.
CHANGE THE GAME for
hungry families with your donation.
Thank you for your support
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Opportunities to Serve
Peace and Justice Committee
Peace and Justice Ministries includes two subgroups:
Hands Working for Christ and Action for Justice. Action
for Justice focuses on advocacy and collaboration to
improve structures and bring about social change. Hands
working for Christ provides more direct service to
individuals and families in the attempt to meet basic needs.
Both Hands Working for Christ and Action for Justice focus
on local, national, and international needs. Parishioners are
invited to be part of one or both groups.
Liturgical Ministries
Volunteers for the liturgical ministries of Reader,
Eucharistic Minister, Musician (Choir, cantor or
instrumentalist), Greeter, Server, and Usher are open to all
parishioners. Preparation is provided.
Catechist
A catechist shares their faith in the Risen Lord and their
love for the Church by assisting parents in the faith
formation of our parish children and youth. Training for this
ministry is available in the parish at the Basic, Intermediate
and Advanced levels.
Lazarus Ministry
The Lazarus Ministry will offer those who mourn the gift of
Presence and Time at all funeral liturgies. They provide
support through communal prayers and song of the
Eucharist; along with the priest, they represent the whole
parish at the death of one of our own. During the liturgy,
they minister by receiving the body of our deceased, and
welcoming the family, as well as serving in the liturgical
ministries of reader, Eucharistic minister, and acolyte.
Pastoral Care Visitors
Volunteers connect the parish with the homebound and
those in healthcare facilities by visiting and bringing Holy
Communion to them. We offer preparation for those who
are interested in this ministry. For more information,
contact Janice Hinkley at 432.3920 x 212.
Food Pantry Volunteers
Volunteers assist people who come to the Food Pantry as
well as helping with the Regional Food Bank and Wal-Mart
food distributions. For more information, contact Janice
Hinkley at 432.3920 x 212.
Newman Community
The Newman Community, located at 77 Spruce Street,
invites the student communities of Hartwick and SUNY
Oneonta to participate in the life of the Church through
spiritual, social and service activities, as well as
involvement in Saint Mary’s Parish life.
Our Sacramental Life
Sacrament of the Eucharist
The Lord’s Day (Sunday)
10:30am; Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm
Most Weekdays Monday thru F riday: 9:00am
Please check the Mass Intentions in this bulletin for this
week’s schedule
Holy Days as announced in the bulletin.
Sacrament of Baptism
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Adult baptism is the norm for initiation into the Catholic
Faith. This is accomplished through a process of inquiry,
prayer, instruction and introduction to the Christian Life.
Please see Fr. David and/or Mel Sperti in regard to
beginning the process.
Infant Baptism
The Church continues to baptize infants, entrusting their
growth in prayer and formation in the faith to parents.
Parents who wish to seek Baptism for their children
should contact a parish priest.
Reception into Communion
Baptized Christians from other denominations who desire to
come into communion with the Catholic Church do so
through a process of inquiry, prayer and preparation for
reception and the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy
Eucharist. Please see Fr. David and/or Mel Sperti in regard
to beginning the process.
Sacrament of Confirmation
Usually celebrated at the 10th grade level through
participation in the Faith Formation process of the parish.
Anyone who has not received the gifts of the Holy Spirit
and desires to receive the Sacrament should make their
request to Fr. David and/or Mel Sperti at 432-3920 ext. 204.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
 Usually, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 5:00 –6:30pm
 By appointment
 Seasonal Communal Celebrations
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament should be requested for anyone who is
seriously sick in the hospital, healthcare facility or home.
Volunteers visit Fox Hospital, Fox Nursing Home, Chestnut
Park Nursing and Rehabilitation, Robynwood Adult Home,
and Hampshire House weekly. If you have family members
in another area facility please notify the parish office
Sacrament of Holy Orders and Religious Life
Priesthood: www.albanyvocations.or g
Diaconate: www.r cda.or g/Offices/deacons
Religious Life: www.albanyvocations.or g
Sacrament of Marriage
Please contact a parish priest 6 months to a year prior to the
proposed date of marriage. Please make no other wedding
arrangements until initial contact is made.
JANUARY 31, 2016
Prayer corner…..
30 January 2016—7 February 2016
SATURDAY, 30 January 2016
5:00 pm
Rita Romiti by Nat & Phil Colone
Teresa Ann Johnston by Irene Budney
Gene Insogna by Anne Moriarty
Phillip Hobb by wife, Star and Family
SUNDAY,
31 January 2016
10:30 am
Mary Jane Simpelaar by
sisters, Nora & Dorothy
For the special intentions of
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Restivo
By Robert Chlystun
Lucy Bolognini by The Woytach Family
MONDAY,
1 February 2016
9:00 am
Thanksgiving for Favors Granted
by Chris Ingraham
Dolores Colone by The Hathaway Family
TUESDAY,
2 February 2016
9:00 am
Bud Bridger by Jo-Ann & Carol Ann
Birthday Remembrance
FRIDAY,
5 February 2016
9:00 am
Elizabeth Swatling by The Rizzo Family
SATURDAY, 6 February 2016
5:00 pm
Anthony & Lena Chicorelli
by Lucrezia Lettis
John Kenneth Stankiewicz by Family
SUNDAY,
7 February 2016
10:30 am
Vincenzo Marchiano by Joe & Josephine
Eugene Wisniewski by Charles Weber
Teresa Ann Johnston
by Tom & Anna McCabe
Councils and Committees
Trustees
Donald Lamanna, Grace Ts’ao
Pastoral Council
Suzanne Murphy, Grace Allidi, Thomas Collier,
Martha Delello, Marci Brunswick,
Barbara Church, Bonnie Garrity
Finance Council
Robert Moyer, John Remillard,
Paul Patterson, Martie Meadows, Michael Parrella
Cemetery Board
Les Grummons, Patrick Colone, Kay Amatucci, Lou
Shields, Jim Broe, Martha Delello, Grace Kent
Building and Grounds
Thomas Rowe, Fred Ploutz, Thomas Collier,
Terry Morley

We ask that you remember in your prayers the following persons who are ill: Roseanne Johnson, Betty
Kump, George Parslow, Tara Chituk, Fr. Joseph Benintende, Rich & Pat Murphy, Sr. Florence Joy,
George Rodenas, Roger & Paula Hickey, George &
Madeline Seger, Chrissy Bridger, Jackie Huyck, Anna Legname, Barbara Mongillo-Eady, Kathleen
Howarth, James & Michelle Lee & Steve Carlson.
 We pray for the men and women of our parish and
community who are serving in the military.
 We remember in prayer all priests of the Albany Diocese.
 Let us remember those who have died, especially the
members of our families and parish community.
(Names will remain on the prayer list for four weeks, and
then removed unless notified by family - thank you)
Pastoral Staff
Rev. David Wm. Mickiewicz, Pastor
Kathleen Neuer, A dministration
Diane DeDominicis, A dministrative A ssistant
Janice Hinkley, Outreach
Donald Embling, Music
Carmel Ann Sperti, Faith Formation
Julia Baxter, Elementary Faith Formation
Sr. Marie Denise Monser, CSJ, Sacramental Preparation
Michelle Gardner & Bridgette Shepardson, Y outh Ministry
Gary DuBois, Head of Buildings & Grounds
Peter Derway, Campus Ministry, Hartwick and SUNY
Stewardship Report
Our total Parish Budget for the year…………$740,249.00
Less projected Other Income…………………$322,749.00
(this includes investment income, grants, other donations)
Amount needed from collections (annually)..$417,500.00
Needed from the collection weekly…………….$8,029.00
This amount divided by approx. 400 envelope users nets a
minimum of $20.00 donation from each envelope user each
week.
Stewardship: January 17, 2016…………..$5,621.57
Stewardship : January 24, 2016………….$5,320.03
Online
Giving
is
now
available.
Go
to
www.stmarysoneonta.org. Click the “Give online with
WeShare” icon on the bottom right and follow the prompts.
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Islam: An Introduction
TODAY at the “Red Door” Church…
Thursday, 11 February 2016
The “Red Door” Church (aka First United Presbyterian)
7:00pm; Parish Center
at the Corner of Main Street & Walling Avenue Invites
Rev. James Kane
the community to a Dollar Dinner With Live Music
Director of the Commission for Ecumenical and InterreSunday, January 31, 2016; 4:30 - 6:30 PM; Pasta w/
ligious Affairs, Diocese of Albany
Although Jews, Christians and Muslims worship the same
meat sauce Salad, Fruit and Dessert
God, they understand God in different ways. Islam, is a reliSuggested Donation: $1.00
gious faith which was founded in the 7th centu-ry. Who is
Children age 6 years and under - FREE
Muhammad? What is the Qur’an? What is the true meaning
Take-outs not available until 6:15 PM
of jihad? These questions and others will be addressed as
Call (607) 432-7520 for more info.
we explore the beliefs of our sisters and brothers, descendEnter Walling Ave. door across from Friendly’s
ants of Abraham.
The Annulment Process:
The Road toward a Declaration of Nullity
VALENTINES GALA
You will not want to miss the Valentines Gala held on Saturday February 13th in the beautifully restored auditorium
at Calvary Hill Retreat Center. The fun starts at 6pm and
includes appetizers, a scrumptious dinner with your choice
of Chicken Parmesan or Pasta Primavera along with salad,
vegetable, bread, beverages and dessert. The entertainment
will be provided by the popular and talented mime artists
Barb Field and Abbey Koutnik. All this for only $25 per
person. For tickets and information see Jerry Kabat or contact Calvary Hill at 432 4926 or
[email protected]
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION... is available from
3:00-4:00 pm the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month. This
devotion, which once flourished at St. Mary’s, is now hanging on by a thin thread. We are blessed to have this opportunity to spend quiet time in the Divine Presence. Jesus
comes to us in the Blessed Sacrament at every liturgy. At
adoration, we come to Him. It is the important difference
between someone showing their love by visiting us and us
taking the time to show our love by visiting them. Can you
not find time to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, even
for a few minutes? "I wait for you!"
Readings for the Week of January 31, 2016
Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19/Ps 71:1-6, 15-17/1 Cor 12:31-13:13 or 13:4-13/Lk 4:21-30
Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Ps 3:2-7/Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7-10/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or
2:22-32
Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Ps 32:1-2, 5-7/Mk 6:1-6
Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/1 Chr 29:10-12/Mk 6:7-13
Friday: Sir 47:2-11/Ps 18:31, 47, 50-51/Mk 6:14-29
Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Ps 119:9-14/Mk 6:30-34
Next Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8/Ps 138:1-5, 7-8/1 Cor 15:1-11
or 15:3-8, 11/Lk 5:1-11
Tuesday, 23 February 2016
7:00pm; Parish Center
Rev. Matthew H. Frisoni, JCL
Office of Canonical Services, Diocese of Albany
What is a Church Annulment? The process.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Lent for Real Life 3
Sunday, 28 February thru Friday 4 March
In this Jubilee Year of Mercy Sr. Kathrine Hanley, CSJ will
join us again speaking on the Corporal and Spiritual W orks
of Mercy. A Church in Transition will be presented by Mr.
Mark Mogika and Mr. Ameen Aswad will offer the topic
of Restorative Justice. Times for gathering and prayer will
mark this third year of Lent for Real Life. A full brochure
will be available soon.
WOMEN OF St. MARYS
Our annual retreat at the Dominican
Spiritual
Life
Center
is
May
20,21,22 with Sr. Teresa Tuite OP as
guest director. Now is the time to
mark your calendar and send in your deposit of $50. (The
fee for the week-end is $195. (65 and over - $180.)) Registration forms are available on the church bulletin boards or
from the promoters: Helen Diglia (607)286-7080, Barbara
Farrell (607)432-5509, Martie Meadows (607)432-2852
It takes 50 to fill the house. Let's do it!
Gertrude Hawk candy is back again! We will be selling these wonderful chocolates again this year as a fundraiser for the food pantry. Order forms are at the doors of the
church. You can put your completed for m in the collection basket or drop it off at the rectory. Payment is due at
the time of your order. Orders will be here in mid March.
Any questions please call Janice @ 432-3920 ext 212 or
[email protected]. Thank you.