August 12, 2018 816 West Broad Street, Horseheads, New York (607) 739-3817 ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Wednesday of this week, August 15th, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation. The Mass schedule for our region is as follows: Tuesday, August 14th 5:30 p.m. - St. Mary Wednesday, August 15 6:45 a.m. - St. Mary Our Mother 8:00 a.m. - St. Patrick 12: 05 p.m. - St. Peter & Paul 12:10 p.m. - St. Charles Borromeo 5:30 p.m. - St. Mary Our Mother 5:30 p.m. - Our Lady of Lourdes ST. MARY OUR MOTHER SCHOOL 14th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT If you are looking for a great way to spend a fall afternoon with your friends out on the golf course, we hope you will join us for the 14th Annual St. Mary Our Mother School Golf Classic. You will be able to enjoy your love of golf while raising funds to support our school. The 4-person scramble tournament will be held on Sunday, September 16th at Elmira Country Club. There will be a dinner immediately following the tournament. You can register an individual player, register a team and/or sponsor the tournament by completing a registration form and mailing the form with payment to: St. Mary Our Mother Golf, 811 Westlake Street, Horseheads, NY 14845. Forms are available in the church vestibule or at the school. All checks should be made payable to St. Mary Our Mother School. If you have any questions regarding the tournament, please contact the school office at 739-9157. SUMMER MISSION APPEAL Each year, the Diocesan Office for the Society of the Propagation of the Faith requests that parishes invite an associate of a religious community, mission diocese, or another organization involved in missionary work to make formal appeal for financial support of their mission endeavors. On the weekend of August 18th & 19th, we will welcome a representative of the Catholic Diocese of Kumbakonam, India. This diocese was created in 1899, with a Catholic population of 213,000; 6% of the total population. The future goals of the diocese include: 1. Establishing 10 more parishes, in addition to the current 93 parishes and 618 mission-stations, many who do not have a resident priest, 2. Providing 126 Catholic Schools in the missions with better facilities, tools, children’s bibles, and catechetical materials to improve the quality of religious and faith formation of students in mission schools. 3. Enabling 485 sisters and 2155 Catholic teachers in charge of catechetical, medical, and social ministries to educate children in the Catholic faith . 4. Providing buildings and infra-structure to the mission schools in villages. 5. Education of candidates to the priesthood and religious life, since the diocese abounds in vocations. 6. Education of 1000 extremely poor or orphan children by providing them with free room and board. All of the above mission projects are 80% dependent on funds from the annual Mission Cooperative Program. Please make your check payable to St. Mary Our Mother, as we will forward one check to the Diocesan Office for the Propagation of the Faith to support this mission work.
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August 12, 2018 816 West Broad Street, Horseheads, New York (607) 739-3817
ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Wednesday of this week, August 15th, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation. The Mass schedule for our region is as follows: Tuesday, August 14th 5:30 p.m. - St. Mary Wednesday, August 15 6:45 a.m. - St. Mary Our Mother 8:00 a.m. - St. Patrick 12: 05 p.m. - St. Peter & Paul 12:10 p.m. - St. Charles Borromeo 5:30 p.m. - St. Mary Our Mother 5:30 p.m. - Our Lady of Lourdes ST. MARY OUR MOTHER SCHOOL 14th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT If you are looking for a great way to spend a fall afternoon with your friends out on the golf course, we hope you will join us for the 14th Annual St. Mary Our Mother School Golf Classic. You will be able to enjoy your love of golf while raising funds to support our school. The 4-person scramble tournament will be held on Sunday, September 16th at Elmira Country Club. There will be a dinner immediately following the tournament. You can register an individual player, register a team and/or sponsor the tournament by completing a registration form and mailing the form with payment to: St. Mary Our Mother Golf, 811 Westlake Street, Horseheads, NY 14845. Forms are available in the church vestibule or at the school. All checks should be made payable to St. Mary Our Mother School. If you have any questions regarding the tournament, please contact the school office at 739-9157.
SUMMER MISSION APPEAL Each year, the Diocesan Office for the Society of the Propagation of the Faith requests that parishes invite an associate of a religious community, mission diocese, or another organization involved in missionary work to make formal appeal for financial support of their mission endeavors. On the weekend of August 18th & 19th, we will welcome a representative of the Catholic Diocese of Kumbakonam, India. This diocese was created in 1899, with a Catholic population of 213,000; 6% of the total population. The future goals of the diocese include: 1. Establishing 10 more parishes, in addition to the current 93 parishes and 618 mission-stations, many who do not have a resident priest, 2. Providing 126 Catholic Schools in the missions with better facilities, tools, children’s bibles, and catechetical materials to improve the quality of religious and faith formation of students in mission schools. 3. Enabling 485 sisters and 2155 Catholic teachers in charge of catechetical, medical, and social ministries to educate children in the Catholic faith . 4. Providing buildings and infra-structure to the mission schools in villages. 5. Education of candidates to the priesthood and religious life, since the diocese abounds in vocations. 6. Education of 1000 extremely poor or orphan children by providing them with free room and board. All of the above mission projects are 80% dependent on funds from the annual Mission Cooperative Program. Please make your check payable to St. Mary Our Mother, as we will forward one check to the Diocesan Office for the Propagation of the Faith to support this mission work.
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WEEKLY CALENDAR Monday, August 13 6:30 PM Mary Queen of Peace - chapel Saturday, August 14 3:30 PM Sacrament of Penance - church Sunday, August 15 5:00 PM Regional Mass - St. Patrick IN THE PEACE OF CHRIST Dr. Maranatha Lougheed Kilpatrick Thomas Kinney MEMORIALS Sanctuary Candle: Deceased members of the Josef Rogers family - by their family Eucharistic Hosts: In loving memory of Mary Lou Tremaine - Joan & Barry Sawester Sacramental Wine: In loving memory of Mary Lou Tremaine - Joan & Barry Sawester FLOWER DONATIONS: Main Altar Arrangement: On our wedding anniversary - Mary & Bob Kuhnel In loving memory of James Morales - Tina Morales Chapel Candle Rings: In memory of Mark Spallone - Anita & David Pawlak Thank God, Hi Ya’ in heaven, Mom & Dad - Suann Maio Blessed Mother – Church: Happy birthday to my sister, Barbara Mix - JoAnne Belloma Blessed Mother – Chapel: Happy birthday to my sister, Kathy Morehouse - JoAnne Belloma Credence Table: Safety for my family - Joyce Yee ALTAR MEMORIALS When Masses are not available for a particular day, Altar Memorials are a special way you can remember those who have died and those intentions you may wish to remember for the living. Our Altar Memorials are available each week during the year. Donation for the week is as follows: Sanctuary candle $10.00 Icon candle $10.00 Sacramental wine $15.00 Eucharistic bread (hosts) $10.00
STEWARDSHIP July 29, 2018 Sunday Offering………………...…………..$9,550.00 SCRIPTURE READINGS SUNDAY - August 19, 2018 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Proverbs 9:1-6 Second Reading: Ephesians 5:15-20 Gospel: John 6:51-58 IN OUR PARISH St. Mary Our Mother School Registration St. Mary Our Mother School is accepting student registrations for the 2018-19 school year for grades pre-k-3 through grade six. Openings will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parents or guardians who are new to St. Mary Our Mother School will need: birth certificate, baptismal certificate, immunization records and a completed parish commitment form for members of the parish. The non-refundable registration fee is $150 per family. Both before and after school care are available. For further information, please call St. Mary Our Mother School at 739-9157 during summer hours from 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Confirmation Preparation The Confirmation preparation process is a two-year program as determined by the Diocese of Rochester. If you have a student or know of a student entering 8th grade or above in the fall who would like to begin their preparation for Confirmation, registration forms are available in the vestibule or contact the Faith Formation office at [email protected] or at 739-8214 to request a form. Pre-registration is required. An orientation meeting is scheduled for Sunday, September 9th, at 6:30 p.m. in O’Brien Hall for 1st year Confirmation candidates and parents. Registration forms can be emailed, mailed to St. Mary Our Mother, Faith Formation Office, 816 West Broad Street, Horseheads, NY 14845 or dropped off at the parish office. Attention Notre Dame students: Your school is not responsible for your Confirmation preparation or for advising us of your interest to participate at St. Mary Our Mother parish. It is imperative for you to complete a registration form as noted above. (In Our Parish - continued page 4)
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MASSES FOR THE WEEK Monday, August 13 - Weekday 6:45 AM Charles Conradi - Dawn & Robert Fischer Tuesday, August 14 - St. Maximilian Kolbe, Priest & Martyr 6:45 AM Chris E. McClory Wednesday, August 15 - ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 6:45 AM Daniel Woodard - wife, Peggy 5:30 PM Juvenal Pina - John and Ann O’Mara Thursday, August 16 - Weekday 6:45 AM Deceased members of the Amisano family - Guy Amisano Friday, August 17 - Weekday 6:45 AM Chester Fraccola, Jr. - sister, Barbara Gagnon Saturday, August 18 5:00 PM Henry & Josephine Ryan - Mary & Jim Carr & family Sunday, August 19 - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM Norma Burgio - Dobek family 10:30 AM Deceased members of Gizzi & Bellizia families - Margaret Bellizia 5:00 PM Regional Mass - St. Patrick PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE CONTINUED… I mentioned earlier that the vesture for funerals now is white. Prior to the Second Vatican Council, the color black was used for funeral liturgies. In the early days after the Council, around 1967, the color for funerals was modified to purple. Today, we used the color white on these occasions to emphasize our belief in the Easter event and our own resurrection when we are called home to God. We follow the advice of St. Paul who wrote, “so that you may not grieve like the rest, who
have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose, so too will God, through Jesus, bring with him those who have fallen asleep.”
(1 Thessalonians 4: 13-15). I hope you have enjoyed this lesson the history of liturgical vestments. Have a great week. See you in church! Fr. L.
St. Mary Our Mother, Horseheads, New York
PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE I hope these August days are providing you times for summer rest and relaxation. Last week, we took a very quick look and brief journey through the history of the evolution of the vestments we use during the celebration of the Eucharist. Originally, these vestments were the ordinary garments of the ancient Roman world. Even when the passing of time dictated a change in fashion, the church has continued using these vestments. As a result of the Second Vatican Council, the number of vestments worn was simplified, so that today the priest wears an alb, cincture (which is optional), stole and chausible. The style and cut of today’s vestments have also been simplified. The chausible, the outer garment worn by the priest, is always the color of the liturgical season. On occasion, the priest may wear a chausible of neutral color, with an outer stole being the color of the liturgical season. The use of color in the liturgy became common practice during the fourth century, and was “institutionalized” by the Church during the twelfth century, during the reign of Pope Innocent III. For those who were unable to read, the liturgical color quickly conveyed to the people the flavor, as it was, of the celebration. There are basically four liturgical colors: White - the color of innocence and triumph, as well as the brightness of the sun. White is used in the Christmas and Easter seasons, on the feasts of Mary, and of the angels and saints, those who were not martyrs. White is also worn on feasts of the Eucharist, such as Holy Thursday and Corpus Christi. We also wear white on the occasion of funerals, a bit more about this later. Red - the color of blood, is used on all feasts of our Lord’s Cross and Passion, during the liturgies of Palm Sunday and Good Friday. Red is worn on the feasts of the apostles, except John the Evangelist, and all martyrs. Red is also the color used on Pentecost, and in Masses of the Holy Spirit, including the Mass of Confirmation, in honor of the tongues of fire on the first Pentecost. Purple - the color of anticipation as well as penance. This color is used during the seasons of Advent and Lent, although the shading of the purple is different. In Advent, the purple is meant to be a deep blue-violet, like the dawning of the winter sky. During the season of Lent, the purple worn is to be more red, leading us to the red of the Passion and Palm Sunday. Purple is also associated with repentance from sin and the sacrament of reconciliation, which is part of our preparation for Christmas and Easter. Green - the color of budding and new growth, as well as the symbol of hope. We wear green during the season called Ordinary Time, when we explore and learn through the scriptures and prayer texts about the mission of Jesus and our own mission in our contemporary world as His followers. (continued next column)
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IN OUR PARISH (continued) Wounded Healers Bereavement Support Group There will be no meeting in August, due to school building maintenance. We will resume meetings September 11, 2018. Thank you, and enjoy the rest of summer! Volunteer Opportunity For many years, a group of dedicated people have volunteered once a month at the Community Kitchen located at the Ss. Peter and Paul Parish Center. This group is looking for new members to help them in this venture. If you can help us in this regard, please call the parish office for further information (739-3817). Religious Education Fall Registration Plans for fall programs are being made and registrations are being accepted for the Tuesday afternoon program (grades K-6), Home Study (grades 1– Jr. High), and Tuesday Evening Jr. High. Registration forms are available in the narthex, contact the Faith Formation Office email: [email protected] or call 739-8214 if you would like more information. Parish Life Committee Our Parish Life Committee would like to add new members. They meet on the second Monday of each month, beginning in September, at 5:00 p.m. in the rectory meeting room. They plan and provide for the receptions after church events, Breakfast with Santa, the Ash Wednesday Soup Supper, and other social gatherings for our church. For further information, please contact Wilma Sullivan at 731-8085 or join us at the September meeting. Prayers & Squares Quilters’ Ministry If you would like a lap quilt made by the Prayers and Squares Quilter’s Ministry for an ill family member or friend, please call the parish office at 739-3817. The quilts are sewn by the quilters group, tied by the fifth graders at St. Mary Our Mother School, the fourth graders pray the rosary over them, and they will be blessed and ready for giving.
HOLY DAY READINGS: ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY First Reading: A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars . (Rev 12:1) Psalm: The queen stands at your right hand arrayed in gold. (Ps 45) Second Reading: For he must reign until He has put all His enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. (1 Cor 15:25-26) Gospel: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb” (Lk 1:42b) Liturgical Publications, Inc.
MINISTERIAL STAFF Rev. Christopher E. Linsler, Pastor Rev. Richard F. Kajiru, In Residence Mrs. Barbara Matterazzo, Coordinator of Faith For mation Mrs. Cathy Peckham, Director of Music Mrs. Jean Yorio, School Principal Mrs. Kathryn Rayne, Business Manager Mrs. Elizabeth Berliner, RCIA Coordinator Mrs. Joyce Pirozzolo, Par ish Secretary Mrs. Jeanne Carney, Facilities Coordinator Mrs. Maribeth Leipold, Faith Formation Secretary Miss Abigail Kelly, Faith Formation Associate Mrs. Sue Wood, Bulletin Editor Mr. Doug Johnson, Cemetery Manager Ms. Wendy Slater, Cemetery Secretary Mrs. Kim Roemmelt, School Secretary Mr. Michael Bravo, Maintenance Ms. Jenna Crandall, Maintenance
PASTORAL COUNCIL Mr. Vincent Moschetti, Chairperson Mrs. Richelle Riina, Recording Secretary
CONTACT INFORMATION Parish Office 816 West Broad Street .............................. (607)-739-3817 Fax ............................................................ (607)-739-5628 E-mail ................................................ [email protected] Parish Web Site…………….www.StMaryOurMother.com St. Mary Our Mother School 811 Westlake Street .................................. (607)-739-9157 E-mail…………………………………[email protected] School Web Site…………..www.stmaryourmother.school Religious Education Office 816 West Broad Street .............................. (607)-739-8214 E-mail…………………[email protected]
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IN OUR REGION Horseheads Food Pantry Non-perishable food and grocery items are being col-lected for the Horseheads Food Pantry this month. The Horseheads Food Pantry is in need of all food items and especially asks for Jello or pudding for the month of Au-gust. For your convenience, please place all donations in the cart located across from the bulletin board. If it is in-convenient to make a food donation, you may make a mon-etary donation. Please make checks payable to the Horse-heads Food Pantry and place in the collection basket during Mass. Thank you for your generosity! Catholic Charities Supports the Local Back to School Drive Catholic Charities and EOP (Equal Opportunity Pro-gram) will be collecting new school supplies from now un-til August 17 to help local students prepare for a successful school year. Drop off locations in Chemung County in-clude: Buffalo Wild Wings, Horseheads; Chemung Canal Bank, Elmira; Ferrario Ford, Horseheads, Five Star Bank, Elmira & Elmira Heights, Mr. Panosian’s Famous Shoes, Elmira; Parmenter Tire, Auto & Truck Service, Horse-heads; SPCA, Elmira; Purple Iris Boutique, Horseheads; Treu Office Supply & Furniture, Elmira. (Continued next column)
Catholic Charities Supports the Local Back-to School Drive (continued) Catholic Charities and EOP offices are accepting dona-tions as well. For a full list of needed items and additional ways to donate, please visit the Catholic Charities website (cs-cc.org) or call 734-9784. Catholic Charities Housing Counselors Are you late making your mortgage payments? Catholic Charities may be able to help. They offer negotia-tions with lenders, financial management, credit counseling and referral information. Call 734-9784 For further information.
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