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Spiritus Christi Church  

May 12, 2015 
   
 
 
SCRIPTURES:      
May 17: Acts 1: 15-17, 20A, 20C-26; Psalm 103: 1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1 John 4: 11-16; John 17: 11B-19 

May 24: Acts 2: 1-11; Psalm 104: 1, 24, 29-31, 34; Galatians 5: 16-25; John 20: 19-23

 
SPECIAL INTENTIONS:

Sat., May 16, 5 pm Mass:  In Memory of Agnes Casilio (25th Anniversary of Death), by Marcy Casilio

Sun., May 17, 7:30 am Mass:  In Memory of William J. Hickey, Jr. (Recently Deceased), by his son Dan Hickey

 

For prayers for your intentions or special needs, contact the Prayer Line at 227-5579 or jtaffner@rochester.rr.com

  

LAST WEEK'S COLLECTION:  $15,820

May 12, 2015

Dear Friends,

  

Last week I attended the Mother's Day Tea at the White House for military families. The tea was held in the East Wing and included an opportunity to greet the First Lady, Michelle Obama, and the wife of the vice-president, Jill Biden, and to hear them speak. Their message was simply to recognize the sacrifices that mothers in military families make, whether as a soldier themselves or as the mother or wife of a soldier. As I looked around the room, I saw young women in uniform hugging each other and older women silently weeping. There were mothers with babies in strollers and trios spanning three generations. I accompanied my sister, Jane, and my nephew Elliott. Jane's son and Elliott's brother, Matt Abbate, was killed in Afghanistan four years ago. He was in the Marines and received the Navy Cross for his bravery and sacrifice in saving the lives of the men in his patrol. I found the event to be very healing for the women present - a moment when their experience was recognized and honored. I also found it sobering to see before me the far-reaching impact of war on families and friends. I pray for the day when we trust Jesus' direction of non-violence as a path to happiness in the world. Some think it is naïve, and yet few can proclaim the recent wars in the Middle East as successful missions towards peace. Instead, we find ourselves projecting a darker and more fearful future. We need a better way.

 

Congratulations to our children who received their First Holy Communion last Saturday. They are Ava Brugno, Ryan Arnold, Nick Arnold, Sam Anzellotti, Colin Guilfoyle, Olivia Vassallo, Harper Myers, Cate Myers, Aidan Randall, Noah Jenkins, Emma Jenkins, Brandon Rodriguez, Ethan Rodriguez, Jessica Post, Ben Paulus, Kyle Hilderbrant, CJ Wheaton, Allison Albin, Emily Colgan, Christopher Colgan, Blake Preston, Daniel Lustica, Vincent Ricotta, Shannon O'Sullivan, Sofia Gianvecchio and Dylan Keating.

 

William Hickey, the father of Dan and Joan, died last week. We send the family our condolences. Our hearts are also with Linda (Jack) Mazur on the death of her mother, Dorothy DeBacco. We also send our love to Roxanne Crawford on the death of her twin brother, Bobby. Our love goes to Shaheem Hallon on the death of his grandmother.

 

Our parish picnic is Sunday, June 7! We'll be at Camp Eastman in Irondequoit across from the lake from 11 am - 2 pm. We'll barbeque hot dogs and burgers. Bring a dish-to-pass to add to the banquet. There will be organized fun games for the kids and a water park to play in. Bring your lawn chairs, bocce balls, Frisbees, and kickballs!

 

Our next Visioning Board meeting is Tuesday, May 26 from 5 - 7 pm.

 

Thanks to Laurie Fromm for donating her quilt to raise money for our outreaches. She raised $1,445!

 

This weekend, Myra Brown will be ordained a deacon at the 5 pm Mass on Saturday followed by a dessert reception. On Sunday, she will celebrate her first two Masses. Congratulations, Myra!

 

With love,

 

Rev. Mary





OTHER NEWS

For Myra Brown's ordination as a deacon, we invite people who have flowering lilacs in their yards to fill the church with lilacs on Saturday, May 16. Please bring your lilacs in a clear vase to the sanctuary by 4:30 pm. There will be a reception after the Mass and all are invited. Street parking is available as well as the City Hall parking lot and the Sister Cities Parking Garage.

 

The Reel Mind Film Series, sponsored in part by the Mental Health Center, continues this Tuesday, May 19, 7 pm at the Cinema Theatre with Rocks in My Pockets, by award-winning Latvian animator Signe Baumane. "Told with remorseless psychological intelligence, wicked irony & an acerbic sense of humor" NY Times. Q&A with Ms. Baumane to follow. Other films in the series focus on Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Autism & PTSD, all with messages of hope & recovery. More info: reelmindfilmfest.org, 423-1593 (NAMI) or cowingcreek@gmail.com.

 

The next Parish Community Forum is on Monday, June 1 at 7 pm in the Nielsen Room. We will hear reports from Budget, HOPE and Chiapas. All parishioners are welcome and minutes will be posted on the website.

 

A parishioner is in need of a used washing machine. If you have one to donate, please contact Myra Brown in the church office (325-1180 x117).

 

Sacristans are needed for the 9:30 am Mass at Hochstein. We need five or six people who would be willing to help set up for Mass at 8:30 am and/or put altar and supplies away (20-30 minutes) after Mass one Sunday a month. Job sharing is possible. If you can help, please call JoAnne Behr(248-9301) or Tony Potts (581-1099). Thank you.

 

Did you know we have some great summer retreats coming up for kids and teens?  These retreats and service mission trips are sure to make memories that will last forever. Check out the following programs:

  • Camp Spiritus (a.k.a. "VBS") - July 6 - 10
    (For kids entering grades Pre-K through 6th grade in the fall of 2015)
  • Senior High Mission Trip - July 26 - 31
    (For teens who have just completed 9th - 12th grades)
  • Junior High Mission Possible - July 27 - 31
    (For teens who have just completed 7th & 8th grades)
  • Junior High Welcome Retreat - August 22 (For teens who are entering 7th grade in the fall of 2015)

For information on the above programs, please contact the Religious Education Office (325-1180 x105 or religiouseducation@spirituschristi.org).

 

FROM THE MOTHER EARTH COMMUNITY: Mark your calendars for a can't miss opportunity with your friends on a delightful hike in Webster Park on Lake Ontario, Saturday, May 30! Gathering at 9 am, we'll walk through "beautiful evergreen planted slopes and cool green valleys" for about 5 miles of easy to moderate terrain, with great opportunities to view wildflowers and unusual trees like basswood, horse chestnut and sycamore. The habitats there offer the possibility of viewing birds, including wild turkeys. An auspicious day to begin a hiking habit, if you haven't formed one already, as May 30 marks the day in 1982 that local favorite Cal Ripkin, Jr. played the first of his record 2,632 consecutive major league baseball games. More details coming next week and on the MEC page, found by scrolling down on spirituschristi.org/#/ministries/social-justice-ministries. Hope to see you there.

 

FROM THE COMMUNITY: Save the date: Saturday, June 13, 4:30-7 pm. Pasta Fundraiser for the Pen ak Pwason food program for the elderly and disabled in Borgne, Haiti. This event is being held by the Sister Cities Collaboration between Honeoye Falls NY and Borgne at the Mendon Community Center, 167 N. Main St., Honeoye Falls. Borgne resident and former mayor Francius Estimable will be visiting!


CALENDAR
WEEK AT A GLANCE








 




 

 

 

SATURDAY
MAY 16   
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5 pm: Mass at Spiritus - Myra Brown ordained as Deacon (Gospel)

6 pm: Desert Reception for Myra - Hallock Lounge
 
SUNDAY
MAY 17
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7:30 am: Mass at Spiritus (Ensemble)
 
9:30 am: Mass at Hochstein (Spirit)






 
MONDAY
MAY 18
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12:10 pm: Mass at Spiritus - Taylor Chapel  

7 pm: A Course in Miracles - Nielsen Room
 


TUESDAY  
MAY 19
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12:10 pm: Mass at Immanuel Baptist Church (Contemporary)
 

WEDNESDAY
MAY 20
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12:10 pm: Mass at Spiritus - Taylor Chapel (Harp)

1-6 pm: The Living Room - Nielsen Room

6:30 pm: SPARC Meeting - Myra's office 
 
THURSDAY
MAY 21 
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7 pm: Mass in Celebration Hall (Music: Jim Ramerman & the Thursday Night Musicians)

FRIDAY
MAY 22        
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12:10 pm:     Mass at Spiritus - Taylor Chapel 
  
SATURDAY
MAY 23
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PENTECOST

5 pm: Mass at Spiritus (Ensemble)

SUNDAY 
MAY 24
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PENTECOST

7:30 am: Mass at Spiritus (Ensemble)
 
9:30 am: Mass at Hochstein (Gospel) 

11:30 am: Small Christian Community - Friendship Room

 
              

              
LITURGIES 
all services at Spiritus,
except as noted

Saturday, 5 pm: Sanctuary

Sunday, 7:30 am: Sanctuary

Sunday, 9:30 am:
Hochstein Music School (interpreted)

Monday, 12:10 pm: Chapel

Tuesday, 12:10 pm:
Immanuel Baptist Church

Wednesday, 12:10 pm: Chapel

Thursday, 7 pm:
Folk Mass, Sanctuary

Friday, 12:10 pm: Chapel

Spiritus Christi:
121 N. Fitzhugh Street
Rochester

Hochstein:
50 N. Plymouth Avenue
Rochester

Immanuel:
815 Park Avenue
Rochester


PASTORAL TEAM 
Jesus Christ, Senior Pastor
Rev. Mary Ramerman, Pastor
Rev. James Callan, Associate Pastor
Myra Brown, Lay Associate Pastor
Mark Potter, Director, Religious Ed & Family Minister 
Donovan Frazee, Youth Minister 
Siobhan Potter, Youth Minister 
Mike Ramich, Business Administrator  
Ruth Cowing, Administrative Assistant 
Elaine West, Administrative Assistant 
Jeff Wilson, Music Minister, Spirit Singers 
Paul Boutte, Music Minister, Gospel Choir 
Jim Ramerman, Music Minister, Thursday Night Musicians

WEDDINGS:
 
Lisa Moretto & Lori Marra, Wedding Preparation
8-month period of preparation; contact 325-1180 or scmarriageprep@gmail.com

BAPTISMS:
call the Spiritus office, 325-1180 to register


SPIRITUS CHRISTI OUTREACHES
Chiapas, Mexico Mission: Ritaclare & Mike Streb, 621-5435 
Grace of God Recovery House: Sr. Margie Henninger, 766-0683 
Mental Health Center: Maureen Marlow, 325-1180 
Prison Outreach @ Jennifer House: Dellenna Harper, 288-1074
Prison Outreach @ Nielsen House: Wanda Johnson, 328-0801
Prison Outreach @ Offices: Sharon Castronovo and Jim Smith 
288-0504
Spiritus Haiti (H.O.P.E.): 262-3370
Spiritus Christi Church  |  ph: 585-325-1180  |  fx: 585-325-1191  |  office@spirituschristi.net  www.spirituschristi.org
121 N. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, NY 14614