September 6, 2015

Parish Office: 248-5993

Fax: 387-0517
e-mail: fstjohno@dor.org
www.stjohnfairport.org
8 Wickford Way
Fairport, New York 14450

OUR NEW ORGANIST...

MARKO PRANIC
I am happy to introduce our new Organist,
Marko Pranic. Marko is a student at the
Eastman School working toward a Bachelor's
degree in Organ Performance. However,
Marko is hardly a beginner. He has already
attained undergraduate and graduate degrees
in Theology. He was preparing for Priesthood
when he determined that he needed to more
fully explore his love of music. Marko is a
native of Croatia and studied both there and
at the Pontifical Gregorian University in
Rome, there attaining an STB which is the
first level of graduate theological degree in
the Roman system. Following completion of
his STB he asked for a leave from Priesthood preparation to pursue his interest in
music. He had been the Cathedral Organist in
his home diocese of Hvar and studied music
as well as theology. His travels brought him
to the US, Los Angeles where he worked
with the builder of the organ in the Disney
Concert Hall. At that time, David Higgs,
Chair of the Organ Department at Eastman,
met him and invited him to come to Rochester and study at Eastman. This begins his second year of study. Last year he was organist
at St. Boniface Church in the city.

Marko auditioned for members of our choirs

and Parish Council. They found him a
wonderful candidate for our position. I am
happy to have him join our music program
here at SJR. He will begin next weekend.

Love,

Our Church is equipped with hearing-loop for hearing aid wearers.

Switching your hearing aid to the T-Mode position should allow you to hear the service.

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St. John of Rochester Church, Fairport, New York

PASTOR: Rev. Peter Clifford - 248-5993 x 15; Clifford@dor.org

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Ms. Barbara Hesenius - 248-5993 x
12; BHesenius@dor.org
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE FOR WORSHIP: Mrs. Amy Voll 248-5993 x 13; AVoll@dor.org
IN RESIDENCE: Rev. James Boyle, Rev. Alexander
Bradshaw
DIACONATE TEAMS: Deacon Thomas and Mar gar et
Cleary; Deacon Daniel and Sheila Kinsky
LITURGY: Litur gy & Choir Dir ector for Tr aditional &
Childrens Choir - Amy Voll - 248-5993 x 13; AVoll@dor.org
Church Musician Marko Pranic; mpranic@dor.org
9:00 Mass Choir Director - Rebekah Valerio - 506-7553;
valeriomusic@aol.com
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (K-12):
Ms. Judith Leone -248-8850; JLeone@dor.org
YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR: Mrs. Michelle S.
Hunzek -248-5993 x 30; sjryouthministry@gmail.com; Youth
Ministry Assistant: Christopher Pierri - cpierri90@gmail.com
BUSINESS & PROPERTY MANAGER: Patrick Bianchi -- 2485993 x 19, PBianchi@dor.org
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Shannon Wolf -248-5993 x
10; swolf@dor.org ; (office) fstjohno@dor.org
WEBMASTER: Marcia Gyles - marcia.gyles2014@gmail.com
BAPTISM: Contact Pastoral Associate Barbara Hesenius -248
-5993 x 12. View parish website for more info.
MATRIMONY: Contact Pastoral Associate Barbara Hesenius
-248-5993 x 12. View parish website for more info.
FUNERAL PLANNING: Contact Pastoral Associate Barbara
Hesenius - 248-5993 x 12.
PARISH REGISTRATION: Contact Pastor al Associate
Amy Voll at 248-5993 x 13 Tuesday-Friday-10:00 AM-4:00
PM or register online at parish website.
PASTORAL COUNCIL CHAIR: Marybeth Mallis Mallis.NY@gmail.com
FINANCE COUNCIL CHAIR: Jurij Kushner - 223-6441,
jkushner@rochester.rr.com
PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL: Chapel Door open
24 hours. Saturday Childrens Rosary/Adoration Hour at 3:00
PM. Rosary in Church at 9:00 AM on First Saturdays and 4:15
PM each Saturday. For more information call Coordinator
Judy Shanahan - 425-1396
SAINTS PLACE: Helping to settle r efugee families.
Clothing Closet located in SJR Parish Center. Call 385-6860 to
volunteer. Drop off clothes and furniture at St. Louis.
PRAYER CHAIN: Contact Marie Kushner
jkushner@rochester.rr.com
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM -5:00 PM.
CONFESSIONS: Saturday 4:00-4:45 PM (before 5:00 Mass)
SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 7:30, 9:00,
10:30 AM, Noon (except 6/28-9/06)

We Are A Stephen Ministry Parish

Call our confidential line at 248-5993 x 16
to request a Stephen Minister. New Stephen
Ministry Training begins September 28, 2015.

September 6, 2015

BELOVED DECEASED

Almon ThompsonBrother of Les (Velma) Thompson of

Jefferson Ave., Fairport
Mary Ellen CarrParishioner of Beacon Hl, Fairport
Robert OrlandoParishioner
Herbert GableUncle of Bonnie (Jim) Strassell of Pittsford Palmyra Rd, Pittsford
Phyllis CarpenterMother of Debbie (Bruce) Creighton of
Country Downs Cir, Fairport

WEDDING BANNS

IIIAdam SpencerKatie Donals

BAPTISM

May God bless Jerry Francis Reyes, son of Gerardo & Katy.
He was baptized recently into our St. John of Rochesters
parish family. Welcome!

DEACON TOM CLEARY

Dear Parish family:
As many of you know by now, I have just spent a
week in Highland Hospital, and then three weeks in St.
Anns Transitional Care Center.
During that time, I received many cards and prayers from the wonderful people in this parish. I shall be
eternally grateful for those prayers and wishes because I
truly believe that with the Grace of God, they (and you)
are helping to restore me to health. I still have a way to go,
but just knowing that you are keeping me in your prayers
gives me great hope that I am on the right track. I will still
probably have to use a walker but compared to where I
was a month ago, its like night and day.
While I was in St. Anns, I was reminded of this
prayer by St. Teresa of Avila, which I am sure you all
know.
Christ has no body now but yours. No hands, no feet on
earth but yours. Yours are the eyes through which he looks
compassionately on this world. Yours are the feet with
which he walks to do good. Yours are the hands through
which he blesses all the world. Yours are the hands, yours
are the feet, yours are the eyes, you are his body. Christ
has no body now on earth but yours.
Sincerely, Deacon Tom

PACK A BACKPACK

Sparky's Women's Christian Group thanks all who

graciously responded with school supplies for the
House of Mercy Children. Our sincere thanks to
Ron Hirschler for delivering the items on behalf of Sparky's.
God bless all.

THANK YOU

Thank you to Perinton Rec for donating three boxes of puzzles.

They were donated to a SJR members city school classroom.

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St. John of Rochester Church, Fairport, New York

September 6, 2015

STEPHEN MINISTRY CORNER:

Invisible

Sometimes a person feels like thisas if no one sees or

cares about him or her. Lonely, forgotten. When you feel
like this, a Stephen Minister can listen and give you the caring
Christian concern you need. For more information about Stephen
Ministry, check out our parish webpage. If this is the kind of care
you are looking for, call and request a Stephen Minister
(always same gender). Dont try to struggle with life alone.

Stephen Ministry means:

Christ caring for othersthrough others.

NO GYM USE

August 22September 13

The SJR gym is unavailable from now

until September 13. the gym floor will be
refurbished August 31September 13.
No one may use the gym during this time.

CALLING NEW STEPHEN MINISTERS!

TRAINING BEGINS IN THE FALL!
The 50-hour Training for new Stephen Ministers begins Monday, September 28, from 6:45-9:00pm. Our
parish size requires 10 Ministers to be trained and
ready to serve at all times. All Training costs are paid
for by SJR. If you have the time and desire to serve
others in difficult circumstances, contact Pastoral
Associate Barbara Hesenius for an initial interview.
*Stephen Ministers are Compassionate, Full of
Faith, Trustworthy and Skilled.

PERINTON CHURCH HOUSING

Interested in Senior Housing? Interested in the

needs of others here in Perinton? Perinton Church
Housing needs a SJR representative who is interested in housing for Seniors in Perinton which the
organization develops and supports. SJR has been a
member and fully supports Perinton Church Housing. Our position on the board is currently empty and
needs to be filled. Call Fr. Peter for details.

Dont forget to sign up for Religious

Education Classes for 2015-2016
Sunday Grades K-8 from 10:40-11:40 AM
Monday Grades K-6 from 4:30-5:30 PM
Monday Grades 6-12 from 7:30-8:30 PM
Tuesday Grades K-6 from 4:30-5:30 PM
Registration form is online or you can contact
the Religious Education office @ 248-8850.

DISCOVERING CHRIST

6:00-9:15pm ,Thursdays, Oct. 8 -Nov.19

@ HOLY APOSTLES CHURCH #254-7170
Join an exciting 7 week series to explore
the Person of Jesus, His Meaning and Purpose of
Life, and Living His Abundant Life Today.
*Share a Meal *Listen to Dynamic Teachings *Ask Questions *Discuss Answers
*SIGN-UP FORMS ON NARTHEX TABLE

WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:45 6 PM

PLACES:
Tuesdays our newest program starting September 22nd - At Good Shepherd School3318 East
Henrietta Road
Thursdays at the Greek Church of the Holy
Spirit835 South Ave
Orientation: For all new tutors (mandatory) as
well as returning tutors
St. Louis Church - Gathering Space
Thursday, September 10th at 5PM
Orientation will last an hour followed by pizza.
RSVP or if you have any questions contact Geri
Dolan at gdola45@rochester.rr.com or 278-8244.
This experience will enrich your life as well as your
students!

Men's 500 Club Raffle Update

Thanks to those people who bought over 300

tickets this week. Sales will continue this week
and next before and after each Mass. Remember
the more tickets we sell, the more prize money
we return and the more support we can give to
parish organizations.

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DAY

Sunday,
September 6,
Twenty-Third
Sunday in Ordinary
Time

St. John of Rochester Church, Fairport, New York

MASS INTENTIONS
7:30 amKenneth KnoxHis Family
9:00 amRenee J. GordonTerry & Michaele Blanchard
Andrew & Dolores MitranoTheir Family
10:30 amGary & Joanne Taylor50th Anniversary
David WesselyLinda Spencer

September 6, 2015

PARISH ACTIVITIES
7:008:00 PMGathering Rm.Reserved

(Noon Mass resumes September 13)

Monday,
September 7

8:30 amAll Souls Intention

Gym Refurbishing until September 13

ONE MASS ONLY

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Labor Day
Tuesday,
September 8,
The Nativity of the
Blessed Virgin Mary

6:30 amFr. Michael HoganJudy & Jean Brennan

8:30 amMimi WarrenHer Husband, Bernie

Gym Refurbishing until September 13

7:00 PMParish CouncilGathering Rm.
7:00 PMCub Pack 273Committee Meeting
LeVeque Rm.
Election Primary if neededParish CenterRm. S8

6:30 amAnn LonskiHer Son, Joe Stendardo

8:30 amJoanne GutschowJane Henning-Doyle
The Doyle & Tortorici FamiliesNancy & John
Doyle

Gym Refurbishing until September 13

9:00 AM1:00 PMPerinton ArtistsRm.S8
6:00 7:00 PMTroop 325PLCRm. S7
6:30 PMFisher Cub DenRm. S1
7:00 PMCatechist WorkshopRM. S8
7:00 PMTroop 325Boy Scout MeetingGym
(7-8:30 PM) Rms. S3, S5, S7, S9, S10
7:30 PMThe 10:30 ChoirChurch

Thursday,
September 10

6:30 amFor Our Parishioners

8:30 amMildred & John FinnertyBob & Mary Kay
Finnerty
Edmund & Katherine MooneyMary & Bob
Finnerty

Gym Refurbishing until September 13

5:00 PMWedding RehearsalSpencerDonals
Church
6:30 8:30 PMKnights of ColumbusGathering
Rm.
7:00 8:30 PMThe 9:00 ChoirChurch

Friday,
September 11

6:30 amAll Souls Intention

8:30 am Dr. Charles PalminteriRobert & Kelly Young
& Family
Gloria HetterichCindy & Peter Meagher

Gym Refurbishing until September 13

7:008:30 AM-Mens Prayer Group-LeVeque Rm.
6:30 PMMarriage EncounterRms. S1, S5, S6,
S7 & S8

Saturday,
September 12

8:30 amDeceased Members of the OShea & Ryan

FamiliesPatricia OShea

Gym Refurbishing until September 13

1:00 PMWedding SpencerDonalsChurch
4:00 PMReverent SoundMusic Rm.

Wednesday,
September 9,
St. Peter Claver, Priest

5:00 pmWilliam OMalley IIIEarl & Judy Knab

Gaetano CusannoJurij & Marie Kushner

Sunday,
September 13,
Twenty-Fourth
Sunday in Ordinary
Time

7:30 amRoland P. Pray Jr.Faith Delehanty

9:00 amBill & Ruth HastingsSally & Don Schindler
Theresia PernaBonnie Berger & Jennifer Van
Campen
10:30 amAnthony PesceMary Pesce
Eugene LynchRich & Geralyn Ferrari &
Family
NoonRaymond F. Le ChaseHis Wife, Rachel
Peter NicosiaKay & Louie Alletto

Gym Refurbishing until September 13

Rel Ed Classes Start10:40 11:40 AMParish
Center
9:00 AMYouth Groupgo to Camp Stella
Maris11:00 AM3:00 PM; back to SJR
4:00 PM8:45 PM
Noon 3:00 PMPennica BaptismGathering
Rm.
7:008:00 PMGathering Rm.Reserved

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St. John of Rochester Church, Fairport, New York

PRAYER CORNER

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE

IN SERVICE TO COUNTRY AND GOD

We Pray Especially For: Sergeant Edward Hynes, Ensign Noelle

DeMarco, Major Daniel Gilmore, Specialist Ryan Kelly, LCDR Rob Prince,
Matt Wurz, Captain. Robert Kurpiel, Major Christopher Kurpiel, Jill
Nawrocki, Sgt. Travis Johnson, Staff Sgt. Jordan Torcello, Major Jeffrey
Bavis, Corporal Ryan Palanzo, PVII Corey Pedeville, Cpt. Jennifer Long,
Sgt. Chad Griffo, Airman 1st Class Kevin Maeder, Sister Susan Marie
Norton, P.V.M. I., Sgt. Robert Chantra, SW2 Philip J. Tremiti, Lance
Corporal Joshua Snyder, Seaman David Barker, Col. Martin Schmidt,
Michael Koplovsky, LCpl Alex Martens, Melissa Martens, USMC, Pvt.
Cyrus Gorcica, Marine, Lance Corporal John Hebert (Marines) Pakistan

Did you Know?

September 6, 2015

CLE CORNER

Milestones of Early Life

Day 52: Spontaneous movement begins. The baby then
develops a whole collection of moves over the next 4
weeks including hiccupping, frowning, squinting, furrowing the brow, pursing the lips, moving individual
arms and legs, head turning, touching the face, breathing
(without air), stretching, opening the mouth, yawning,
and sucking.
excerpt from: Heritage House brochure 2014
Consider: Learning about the fascinating development
of a baby in the womb.

Pray for our parishioners. Many names may no longer require

this listingcall 248-5993 to update.
Mitch Alepoudakis
Joe Arnitz
Robert Atkinson
Larry Barnhart
Andy Bayer
Pete Beerse
Mary Bellows
Allison Bianchi
Herb Binsack
Ella Bogan
Lottie Borkowski
Sally Brown
Gail Burgie
June Burket
Lee Burket
Rose Callipari
Petrina Cannan
Helen Cassidy
Jeanne Cassidy
Julie Calfamo
Lucy Chacchia
Max Charleton
Martha Chaves
Tom Clark
Bernard Cleary
A. Yahap Coban
Seyim Coban
Angie Cockman
Michelle Coleman
James Compitello
Dorothy Cooper
Joan Crowley
Amy Ogi Crumley
Abi Cunllinan
Christine Dandridge
Gerry Dangler
Haley Dibiase
Ben Dipasquale
Anthony DiTucci
Alan Ebertz
Theresa Elliott
Karen Farngm
Dolores Faulkner
Lisa Ferrari
Ayden Field
Virginia Filar
Jo Fitzpatrick
Sharon Flugel
Emily Fraiser
Laura Frazier
Tom Fuoco
George German
Finley Jaymes Gordon
Ciara Griffin
Renee Guerin
Kara Gullo

Mark Hackett, Jr.

Christine Harder
Penny Hasty
Fred Heier
Jacob Hermann & Family
Jim Higgins
Matthew Hoffman
Sue Itzenplitz
Sue Jackson
Jacquie Jansen
Nader Judeh
Maggie Kaiden
Jack Kaminska
Claire Kaufmann
Jenni Kench
Msgr. R. D. Kiernan
Michael Kiley
Eileen King
Robert Kirk
Patricia Harris Koenig
Meghan Kremble
Amy Krempecki
Michael Kukuvka
Daniel Langevin
Jamie Lee
Daniel Leopold
Phil Livecchi
Kathleen Lynch
Bob Maddamma, Jr.
Anthony Marcoccia
Ken & Patty McCabe
Kyran McCarthy
Madelyn McCarthy
Mary McCarthy
Margie McCombs
Timothy McCormick
Blake McCracken
Kay Miller
Scott Miller
Bob Muhlbach
Kim Murphy
Colleen Mourer
Amy Norton
Ed Norton
Ann OHora
Joseph Palmeri
Karla Panic
Philip Parisi
Yo Parnell
Evelyn Parsons
Jill Pasiak
Lisa Pelletier
Nancy Pelletier
Steve Perlow
Megan Peterson
Lucille Pet Rossi

Diana Pirelli
Peter Pierce
Anne Politer
Charles Reichert
Tom Reedman
Justine Restrick
James Rhodes
Kevin Roberts
Eric Rochester
Tony Rossone
Connor Roth
Andrew Carlile Russell
Bernard Ryan
Kathleen Savage
Olga Schooping
Ed Schwinger
Robert Scott
Mary Sculley
Alda Sether
Mary Seward
Patrick Shaunessy
Jane Shenegulet
Margaret Mary Shine
Debbie Silverthorne
Gloria Smith
Albert Steinmetz
Eric Summers
Rose Ann Szczepanik
Thomas Szymanoski
Joanne Taylor
Lorna Thompson
Brian Thorn
Brian Thorpe
Rick Tice
Kori Tolbert
John Toth
Jeannette VerSchage
Mike Webber
Sarah Williams
William R. Zink
Special Intention
Sean
Bridget
Suzanne
Joseph
Ruth
Ryan
Christopher
Amanda
Steve
Matt
Melissa
Anthony
Bob

LITURGICAL MINISTERSWEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 12 & 13, 2015

Day
Saturday
5:00 PM

Greeters

Servers

Christina Bathgate Team 1-Gabe Gelke

Deb Buckley
Nick Chovaniec
Brianna Saylor

Lectors
IJohn Bartolotto
IICheryl Freer

Sunday
Sally McElroy
7:30 AM Linda Spencer

Team 1-Joe Himmelberg, Anna Steed

IDoug Bufano
IIKathy Purcell

Sunday
Peter & Susan
9:00 AM Hermann

Team 1- Rose Clark

Brigid & Clare
Mulholland

ITom Murphy
IILaura Jaramillo

Bobbi Sapp

Cantor

Childrens Liturgy

Reverent
Sound

Video Ministry
Terry Egan, Claudio Gambacorta
Gary Granath
Cindy Page

Choir

Sunday
10:30
AM

Margaret & Paul

Derleth,
Ana Derleth

Team 1- Brigid Lang

Jennifer Maysuch

IDave Reid
IIPaul Fioravanti

Choir

Sunday
Noon

Trudy Doser

Team 1 -Stephen
Lewandowski, Addelynne York

IPat Palomaki
IIJeanne Sanders

Cantor

Resumes September 20

John & Kristen

Bednarczyk

Resumes September 20

Crest ManorKen Cooke, Lena Shiao, Rebecca Leclair, Mary Prevost; Maplewood EstatesBernadette Gaudieri; Brookdale of
Fairport (Perinton Park Manor)Bob Maddamma. See www.stjohnfairport.org for the Daily Mass Readings.

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St. John of Rochester Church, Fairport, New York

September 6, 2015

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Today, September 6Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Isaiah 35:4-7A
Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not!
James 2:1-5
Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith?
Mark 7:31-37
But the more [Jesus] ordered them not to [tell anyone], the more they proclaimed it.
Questions for Reflection:
Make a pie chart of things you are afraid of. How does the God of Scripture address these fears?
Are there things you are driven to covet? How do you thwart the impulse to discriminate between rich and
poor?
The time of restoration is announced. How do you arrange your life to prepare to welcome it?
Readings for Next Week: Isaiah 50:5-9A; James 2:14-18; Mark 8:27-35

BOTTLE & CAN DRIVES

ALL VOLUNTEERS with CHILDREN,

TEENS or VULNERABLE ADULTS

(Boy/Girl Scout Leader, CYO coaches, Nursing Home EM,

Stephen Minister, Catechist, Home Visitor, Youth worker, etc.)

Please bring your bag(s) of bottles and cans to church

and we will be waiting to collect them. Thank you for
helping us fundraise for our Mission Trip and NCYC.
September 19 & 20, October 17 & 18, November 28 &
29, January 9 & 10Mark your calendar!

LEADERS FOR CHILDRENS

LITURGY OF THE WORD

*Easy Guides/materials to follow; begins 9/20

*Lead once every 5 weeks at the 9 or 10:30 Mass
*Choose either K-1 or Gr. 2-5
*2 people on each Team
*High Schoolers -Grandparents welcome!
*Call Barbara at 248-5993x12
* E-mailBhesenius@dor.org

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

The next meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be

held on Monday, September 14th from 1:30 to 3:00 in
the Gathering Room. Put us on your Fall calendar and
join us for friendship, prayer and relaxation while knitting
and crocheting for those in need of prayers. Bring your
yarn and needles or crochet hook.
Help is available for anyone who would like to learn
how to knit or crochet. Shawls can also be made privately without coming to a meeting. For details, please
call Judy Knab at 223-3434 or Lois Rixner at 377-1242.
Prayer shawls will be blessed by the Presider at the
7:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 20th. After this
Mass only, shawls will be available if you would like to
give one away. You may also call Judy or Lois to obtain
a shawl any time after this Mass.

*Update CREATING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT info*

Every 3 years a cr iminal back-round check plus the online
CASE Training is required for volunteers. Ministry Coordinators need to email me for back-ground check forms for
your volunteers. If old CASE info is before June 30, 2013,
new info is now needed. I will contact Ministry Coordinators
to ensure compliance. Any ?? Coordinator Barbara Hesenius
@ 248-5993x12 or BHesenius@dor.org.

MAINTAINING THE MISSION

AT NOTRE DAME RETREAT HOUSE
As a Redemptorist Ministry, the Notre Dame Retreat House
was opened in 1967 in Canandaigua. Over several years, SJR
Mens Retreat has consistently sent an average of 80 90
men annually on Retreat at ND.
SJR has also attracted a number of men from surrounding
parishes to join the SJR Mens group. Several SJR men continue to attend for 40 + years; before he went to his heavenly
home, we had one SJR man who attended over 60 retreats!!!
SJR Mens Retreat continues to be the only single organization to fill the house at ND. WHAT DOES THAT SAY!
Notre Dame, like many other Christian institutions, is in
need of our financial support. One of these fund raising
events is the 2015 Golf Tournament at MIDVALE COUNTRY CLUB, Penfield, on Monday, September 28, 2015.
Brochures will be available by contacting me and I will
make certain to have one in your hands. Any questions
please dont hesitate to contact me.
Tom Murphy, SJR Mens Retreat Chairperson/ND Parish
Leader, E-Mail tmurphysr@rochester.rr.com

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St. John of Rochester Church, Fairport, New York

STEWARDSHIP

Week of August 31, 2015

Envelopes
$ 11,966.00
Loose Money $
904.02
Annual
$
925.00
Direct Deposit $
757.75
Total
$ 14,552.77

September 6, 2015

Our Parish, Our Commitment,

Our Future

As of 8/31/2015
Total Pledged : $ 2,509,267.56
Total Received:$ 2,091,533.22
# of Donors:
941
Thank you for your payments.

THE MUSIC MINISTRY

INVITES YOU!

Our tithing recipient for September is Resolve of Greater Rochester, and our
donation will fund awareness and prevention education for young people and
adults.
Resolve of Greater Rochester began as two separate organizations, Safe
Journey, and Stand Up Guys. Both organizations make a greater difference in
the fight to end violence against women. Safe Journey approaches the problem
from an intervention perspective while Stand Up Guys starts from a prevention
perspective, engaging men in conversations about the violence done to women, by men. The two organizations merged in 2012.
If you are interested in volunteering or donating to Resolve, please visit
www. resolve-roc.org/Donate.html. Resolve is a 501c3 nonprofit organization,
funded completely from private donations.

SJR Men's Club

The first SJR Men's Club meeting of the

"season" will take place on Thursday,
September 17th in the Parish Center
when New York State Senator and SJR
Parishioner Rich Funke will address the
group. Elected to office in November of
2014 to represent the 55th District in the
New York State Senate, Rich has nearly a
full year in office under his belt and can
share what it is like to run for office and to
represent the local region in Albany. Rich
also has a long and successful career in
television broadcasting he can reflect on.
The meal choice for the September meeting will be equally inspiring - Sam Trapani's Italian feast, a perennial Men's Club
favorite prepared by Sam and his group of
helpers.
The evening will begin at 6:00 pm with
the social mixer, followed by the meal at
6:30 pm and then Senator Rich Funke's
presentation. Please sign up for the event
by Monday, September 14th by contacting
John Wessely at 385-4869 or emailing
Tom Vierhile at tomvierhile@yahoo.com.
There is a $10 charge for the meal. New
members are always welcome to attend.

PRAYER SHAWL
MINISTRY

The next meeting of the Prayer

Shawl Ministry will be held on Monday, September 14th from 1:30 to
3:00 in the Gathering Room. Put
us on your Fall calendar and join
us for friendship, prayer and relaxation while knitting and crocheting
for those in need of prayers. Bring
your yarn and needles or crochet
hook.
Help is available for anyone
who would like to learn how to knit
or crochet. Shawls can also be
made privately without coming to a
meeting. For details, please call
Judy Knab at 223-3434 or Lois
Rixner at 377-1242.
Prayer shawls will be blessed
by the Presider at the 9:00 a.m.
Mass on Sunday, September 20th.
After this Mass only, shawls will be
available if you would like to give
one away. You may also call Judy
or Lois to obtain a shawl any time
after this Mass.

All of our choirs will begin rehearsing in

September. We welcome you to join us!
We have a new organist, Marko Pranic,
who is looking forward to meeting all of
our musicians and parishioners. Contact
Amy Voll with any questions.
Reverent Sound rehearses every Saturday
at 4:00 PM and they sing at 5:00. This
group includes youth entering sixth grade
and older.
The 9:00 Choir begins rehearsals on
Thursday, September 10th at 7:00 PM
and welcomes all adults and teens.
The 10:30 choir begins rehearsals on
Wednesday, September 9th at 7:30 PM
and welcomes all adults and teens.
Childrens choir will begin on Tuesday,
September 22nd at 5:30-6:15 PM for children in grades 2-8.
Our Handbell Choir will begin rehearsals
on Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:00
PM. All adults and teens are welcome.
We especially need some
members who could play
the larger Bass bells.

LABOR DAY STATEMENT

USCCB

This years Labor Day Statement, written

by Archbishop Thomas Wenski, chairman
of the USCCB Committee on Domestic
Justice & Human Development, focuses
on creating sufficient, decent work that
honors the dignity of families. The statements points out the many young people
are choosing not to start families because
of the demands of their work and financial
stress. Others who do have children struggle to support them on low wages and
inadequate benefits. The statement reminds us that our labor is one way that we
participate with God in the ongoing unfolding of creation. Read the entire statement at http://uscbb.org/issues-and-action/
human-life-and-dignity/laboremployment/
labor-day-statement-2015.cfm

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St. John of Rochester Church, Fairport, New York

Rite of Christian Initiation of

Adults/Adult Confirmation

Life has many stormsdistressful

relationships, jobs, poor health; situations where we feel our powerlessness. If you
know someone unbaptized, or were baptized in
non Catholic Christian tradition, who is searching for strength and understanding to weather
such squalls, invite them to seek the perspective
the Catholic Church offers. Please contact Amy
Voll at 248-5993 x 13.

September 6, 2015

BAPTISM PREPARATION
Are You Expecting?

Couples, please attend before the

birth. The next Baptism Retreat is
September 18th from 7:00-9:00
PM in the Gathering Room. If
this is your first child, or you are new to SJR,
register online at www.stjohnfairport.org...
click on Baptism...then Infant. Barbara will soon
contact you to confirm.

3 BIBLE STUDY GROUPS

(September - May/June; bring a Bible!)

Monday, 9/14NoonBarbara HeseniusGathering Room

Tuesday, 9/15 10:00amWomens GroupGathering Room
Wednesday, 9/167:00pmFr. PeterGathering Room

*FOR ALL GRADE K-5 PARENTS*

I urge Grades K - 5 parents to send their children into the Liturgy of the Word during 9am or 10:30am Sunday Mass.
While adults listen to the Scriptures and Homily, the children will listen and discuss the very same Mass Readings, but at their own
intellectual and spiritual level. Doing this is far better for their faith development than remaining in the Church during that time.
Grades K-1 (Gorman Room) and Grades 2-5 (Gathering Room). Each have their own lessons designed for that age level.
They learn about the Bible, Jesus, the Mass and their own early beliefs about our Christian God as a Holy Trinity of Persons.
Worshipping at Mass with their family, combined with having spiritual lessons with their peers, provides the best overall
experience for a childs growing faith. Please involve your children in their own Liturgy of the Word at the 9:00 AM or
10:30 AM Sunday Mass. You are welcome to sitin & watch. In fact, I invite you to become one of our Leaders this year!
Blessings, Ms. Barbara Hesenius, Pastoral Associate

Religious Ed News For All

Next weekend Religious Education Classes begin. I want to take this opportunity to welcome all of our families that will be involved
in our program this year. There is still time to register if you have not done so.
Our goal this year is to keep everyone informed of what is happening within the program. Parents are welcomed to join
your children in the classroom at anytime.
My weekly article will be one of the tools I used to keep the entire parish aware of what is happening in the classrooms.
Along with the new year we are also introducing new text book. This series is call "Finding God" and is published by Loyola Press. We are to live our faith in our homes, at school, in our jobs and in the community. "Finding God" invites our youth and
their families into a relationship with God in our families, parish and with our neighbors.
"Finding God" is an integrated curriculum that spirals through the grades. The curriculum is as follows: Grade 1: God
Found Everything Good-God and Creator; Grade 2: I am the True Vine - Eucharist & Reconciliation; Grade 3: Fishers of Men Church & Holy Spirit; Grade 4: Blessed Are the Poor - Beatitudes & Ten Commandments; Grade 5: The Bread of Life - Sacraments
& Worship; Grade 6: I Am Who Am - The Old Testament and Grade 7: This is My Beloved Son - Jesus Christ.
Parents and parishioners, we can use your help. We are in need of teachers, as well as assistant teachers. Is there any part of
the curriculum that interest you? What a beautiful way to show your children how to live out God's request that we become his disciples and spread the Good News. If you think your children aren't watching what you do, think again. Your children do watch you
and do as you do, not necessarily what you say.
When You Thought I Wasn't Looking
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, & I immediately wanted to paint another.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that i t was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.
When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in Him.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care
of each other.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, & I learned we have to take care of what we are given.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good, and I learned that I would
have to be responsible when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.
When you thought that I wasn't looking I saw that you cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.
When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you and wanted to say,' Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.'

God bless, and have a great week! Judy

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St. John of Rochester Church, Fairport, New York

YOUTH MINISTRY

Youth Ministry starts our year off with a bang.

Put these dates on your calendars...
Come with us to Camp Stella Maris on
September 13th. This is for Middle and High
School teensRegister on website.

September 6, 2015

To Know, Love, &

Serve God & Others!

Here I am Lord

We are FULL!
Hear it from attendees...
http://www.ncyc.info/

Nov. 18-22, 2015

Sept. 20th is our first YG 6:30-8:45 pm

Sept. 27 YG

Bottle and Can drive will happen each

month. Save your bottles and cans.
Next one is Sept. 19th and 20th all Masses

High School teens have a Lock-in on Oct. 10th

We will be needing the parishes help again

for our lunches. Look for a pin board.

Middle School retreat is November 6-7th

We are so excited that Father Peter will be

attending with us this year.

Raking Service Project November 14th

YOU ARE CALLED!

How do you serve the church? John 13:14 is one of many
places in the Bible that instructs us to serve one another. Jesus tells usIf I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed
your feet, you also ought to wash one anothers feet.
Have you ever considered serving the young church? SJR
Youth Ministry is looking for adults to join our CORE team.
We need adults of any age to come forward and share their
faith with the young church in Grades 6-12.
Opportunities range from serving one Sunday evening a
month to every Sunday night. Or you can simply serve for
one of our special events.
If you have any questions about serving, please contact
Michelle at sjryouthministry @gmail.com. I look forward to
REGISTERING FOR EVENTS IS SUPER IMPORTANT!
Last minute registration is not only difficult, but can be a real problem for Youth Ministry.
Getting enough chaperones and drivers is key to an events success.
Please make sure that you are registering your teen for activities and events. Activities may be
cancelled if there isnt any early registration.

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St. John of Rochester Church, Fairport, New York

Days of Reflection &Weekend Retreats

Take Time for All Seasons

Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse

150 French Rd, Rochester
585-641-8192
Days of Reflection
Come Pause, Relax, Listen and Know Your God
Answer Your Call to Renew, Re-Create, Recommit the
Gift You Are to Self, Others and God
2015
September 20Living in the Here and Now: Awareness,
Choice, Freedom
October 18Come to Me, All Who Labor...I Will Give You
RestMatt. 11:28
November 15Beatitudes of Gratitude
December 13Waiting in Darkness: Behold the Gift

2016

January 16Star JourneySaturday Retreat Day

February 14 Praying with an Open Heart: Call to Authenticity
March 13Surrender and Conversion
April 17Behold, I Make All Things NewRev. 21:5
May 22Celebrating Life in the Spirit
July 30Gateway Prayer DaySaturday Retreat Day
Days of ReflectionContact Sr. Kathleen Clary 24 hours before the reflection day to sign up. Sundays 1:30 4:00 PM. Donation is $10. EXCEPTIONS: January 16 & July 30
Saturdays10 AM3 PM. Donation is $20.

Prayer Directed Weekend Retreats

Quiet and Re-Energize Your Spirit, Mind, and Body
Find and Enhance Gods Presence in Your Life
Relax, Pray and Find Spiritual Direction
October 23-25, 2015
January 29-31 & June 3-5, 2016
Please call Sr. Kathleen Clary for reservations at least one week
prior to retreat weekend. ArrivalFriday at 4:00 PM, DepartureSunday AM. You are welcome to stay for the 11:00 AM
Motherhouse Mass. Donation is $150.
Checks should be made payable to: Sisters of St. Joseph and
mailed to: Sr. Kathleen Clary, 150 French Road, Rochester, NY
14618
Questions? Call Sr. Kathleen Clary at 585-641-8192

Reflection/Discussion Groups
Explore and deepen your spiritual journey with the wisdom of those who are still relevant today.
Join a reflection/discussion group
(Donation is $10 per session)
Discover Teresa of Avila : Intro Meeting October 8, 6:30 PM
Discover Julian of Norwich: Intro Meeting October 12, 6:30 PM
If interested, please call Sr. Kathleen585-641-8192for details.

Chris Wilson in Concert

Fundraiser for Emma Nielsen

Mountain Rise United Church of ChristSept. 12, 7:00 PM

$20/ticketavailable at Mountain Rise Office (Doors open at 6 PM)
There will be a dessert reception. ALL the proceeds will go towards
purchase of a wheelchair accessible van for Emma from Pittsford!

September 6, 2015

1925:
The Depression, the War,
Abandonment and My Life

Readers of all ages will enjoy this window

into the life of our SJR parishioner June
Healy Heidt, an ordinary woman who survived a childhood beset with hardships
during the Great Depression and World War II.
Find Junes book at https://www.createspace.com/5451446 or on
Amazon.com. Order your copy today!
JUNE HEIDT WILL BE IN GATHERING ROOM TO SIGN YOUR
BOOK ON:
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20TH AFTER 7:30 AM MASS
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH AFTER 5 PM MASS
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH AFTER 9 AM & 10:30 AM MASSES
WE HAVE SOME EXTRA BOOKS OR WE CAN ORDER MORE IF YOU
WANT TO LET ME KNOW YOU WANT ONE.

ADVENT HOUSE GOLF TOURNAMENT

September 18, 2015 at Noon
Victor Hills Golf Course
To reserve your spot, call Advent House
at 223-6112

Registration begins at 11 AM with a Shot

Gun start scheduled for 12 Noon. Dinner is
served right after the last golfers come in. It
will include a steak dinner.

Come Join Us for Story Time!

St. Joseph School will again host a story
time for 2 and 3 year olds with their moms,
dads or caregivers. It will be held:

Fridays, September 25th through December 11th

(Except Oct. 9th, Nov 27th no school)
St. Josephs School Library
Choose from 2 sessions - 9:30 to 10:30am
Or
10:30 to 11:30am
We will have stories, finger plays, songs and a craft!
To register, please call St. Joseph
School at 586-6968. Space is limited and
registrations will be accepted on a first
come, first serve basis. There will be a
$8.oo registration fee. If you have any
questions, please call Mary Beth LaDuca at 654-5627.
Come for some reading fun!

CAR NEEDED

If anyone is willing to donate or sell a good working car,

please call Edward at 516-4679.