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Page 1: Saint Ambrose Parish Our Lady of Good Counsel Church · late Pope St. John Paul II had a great devotion to St. Faustina Kowalska, the Polish sister to whom Jesus appeared and imparted

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE:

Deacon Thomas M. Harley

[email protected]

DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION:

Robert N. Cargill bcargill–[email protected]

DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH

And Pastoral Care Ministries:

Terri Blosser

[email protected]

MUSIC DIRECTOR:

Drew Deskur ● [email protected]

PARISH SECRETARY:

Chris Becker

[email protected]

PARISH LAY MINISTERS:

Lou Alfonsetti, Liturgy Ministry

Mary Fran Cummiskey & Philip LaDue, RCIA

Domestic Violence/ Ruth Ministry-call the Rectory

YOUTH MINISTRY:

[email protected]

Becky Kruczkowski, Beth Morin

PARISH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR:

John Cummiskey

TRUSTEES: Paul Heiland & Christine Free

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:

Monday-Thursday 9 am-4 pm; Closed Friday

Our Lady of

Good Counsel Church

701 W Main St ● Endicott, NY 13760

www.olgcendicott.org

(607) 748-7417

Fax: (607) 785-6454

Saint Ambrose Parish

203 Washington Ave ● Endicott, NY 13760

www.st-ambroseparish.org

(607) 754-2330

Fax: (607) 785-6947

PASTOR

Rev. Michael P. Galuppi • [email protected]

April 28, 2019 - Divine Mercy Sunday

MASS SCHEDULE

OLGC STAFF

ST. AMBROSE STAFF

PARISH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR:

Helen Makers

[email protected]

PARISH SECRETARY:

Phyllis Gonzales

[email protected]

DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION:

Dawn Valla

[email protected]

MUSIC DIRECTOR:

Jim Apicella

[email protected]

MAINTENANCE:

Gary Yesensky

TRUSTEES:

John Bombaski & Michael Brunner

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:

Monday-Thursday 9-3 pm; Friday 9-1 pm

______________

Bulletin Deadline: Tuesday by 12:00 Noon

OLGC: [email protected]

St. Ambrose: [email protected]

WEEKEND:

Saturday 4:00pm St. Ambrose

Sunday 7:45am OLGC

10:00am OLGC

11:30am St. Ambrose

7:00pm OLGC

WEEKDAY:

Monday 8:30am OLGC

Tuesday 12:05 St. Ambrose

Wednesday 8:30am OLGC

No Mass on Thursday

Friday: 12:05 St. Ambrose

First Friday: 12 noon OLGC

CONFESSIONS:

Saturday 2:30-3:15 at St. Ambrose

Monthly at OLGC (see schedule)

And By Appointment

In case of emergency need

of a priest, the

parish answer service

can be reached at:

1-877-344-2396

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THE SACRAMENTS

Reconciliation: At St. Ambrose Saturday: 2:30-3:15 pm or by

appointment. (no confessions on Holy Days and on holidays.)

Baptism: Baptisms may be scheduled during Masses or outside

of Mass. For information and to schedule a date, please call the

parish office.

Marriage: Arrangements should be made with our staff at least

six months in advance.

RCIA Program: Persons wishing to explore the Catholic faith

and receive the sacraments of initiation, please call the director of

faith formation at the parish office.

Pastoral Ministry: Parishioners confined to home who would

like to receive the Eucharist should contact the parish office.

Saturday, April 27 –

4:00 PM (At St. Ambrose)

+ Marjorie Shaughnessy (Birthday) / Family

Sunday, April 28 – Divine Mercy Sunday

7:45 AM Mass (At OLGC)

+ Frank Vallone / Aggie

10:00 AM Mass (At OLGC)

+ Grant Williams / The Barnes Family

11:30 AM Mass (At St. Ambrose)

+ Beatrice Leonard / Leonard Family

7:00 PM Mass (At OLGC) Fr. Cerwonka Scheduled Celebrant

Mass for the People & Vocations

Monday, April 29 - St. Catherine of Siena

8:30 AM Mass - Miraculous Medal Novena (At OLGC)

+ Jay Blosser, Happy 41st Wedding Anniversary / Terri

9:00-10:00 AM - Adoration of the Holy Eucharist

Tuesday, April 30 – St. Pius V

12:05 PM Mass (At St. Ambrose)

+ Mary Armstrong / Mother Teresa Cupboard Volunteers

Wednesday, May 1 -

7:50 AM - Rosary/Chaplet of Divine Mercy

8:30 AM Mass (At OLGC)

+ Mary Williams / The Barnes Family

Thursday, May 2 - St. Athanasius

No Mass

Friday, May 3 – First Friday

12:00 Noon Mass (At OLGC)

+ James Eckert / Tommy Fowler & Daughters

12:05 PM Mass (At St. Ambrose)

+ Nicholas Cardinale / Dennis & Sharon Pogar

Saturday, May 4 –

10:00 AM - First Communion (At OLGC)

4:00 PM (At St. Ambrose)

+ Vincent Colonna / Family

Sunday, May 5 – 3rd Sunday of Easter

7:45 AM Mass (At OLGC)

+ Cecilia Stiglitz / Bob & Ruth Leicht

10:00 AM Mass (At OLGC)

+ Gerald Spadine / Joan Spadine

11:30 AM Mass (At St. Ambrose)

+ David Ousterout / Mr. & Mrs. Frank Frankovsky

7:00 PM Mass (At OLGC) Fr. Peter Tassini Scheduled Celebrant

Mass for the People & Vocations

———CALENDAR OF THE WEEK———

Dear Parishioners and Visitors,

Happy Mercy Sunday. Being Polish, the

late Pope St. John Paul II had a great devotion to St.

Faustina Kowalska, the Polish sister to whom Jesus

appeared and imparted to the devotion to the Divine

Mercy of God, freely poured out to us in Jesus. Her

diary has become a staple of spiritual reading for so

many, and Pope John Paul made it one of the goals of

his pontificate to spread not only her story, but to in-

spire devotion worldwide to the Divine Mercy of Je-

sus. He was the one who beatified and canonized St.

Faustina, and established the Sunday after Easter as

Divine Mercy Sunday. He died on the vigil of Divine

Mercy Sunday in 2005, was beatified on Divine Mer-

cy Sunday in 2011, and canonized on Divine Mercy

Sunday in 2014. That’s a little history of this feast.

To celebrate, you are invited to an hour of

prayer at St. Ambrose from 2:30 until 3:30 this Sun-

day, April 28, where we will hear excerpts from St.

Faustina’s diary, pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet at

3:00, the hour of Christ’s death, also known as the

“hour of mercy,” and celebrate Benediction. There is

a reception in the parish hall to follow. Spread the

word and invite anyone you would like. It is a beauti-

ful way to celebrate that loving mercy of God that is

more powerful than sin or death, and by which we are

assured of everlasting life. God bless, and see you

there.

Fr. Michael

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YOUR OFFERTORY TRUST

Thank you for your offerings to our parishes and your support

throughout the year. ~Fr. Michael

St. Ambrose Regular Collection: $7,783.00

OLGC Envelopes & Loose: $16,630.25

OLGC Youth: 80.55

Total: $16,710.80

Pray for the Sick of St. Ambrose and OLGC

AMMC, Erin Babicek, Mary Barcomb, Ray Beebe, Joseph

Biviano, Tyler Blazey, Irene Brooks, William C. Brunner,

Jane & Jim Burns, Ethel Butler, Chris Chechatka, Hugo Cic-

cone, Kevin Cole, Tim Comfort, Paul Cucco, Dr. Kathy De-

maree, Peggy Depew, Kathy Donnelly, Geoffrey Eck, Tam-

my & William Fabrizi, Peter Felo, Mary Fisher, Joanne Gay,

R. Gorski, Robert Grano, Eileen Hurley, Marie & Tommy

Iacovelli, Sandy & John Irving, Sandra & Jennie Johnson,

Jeanne Jones, Anne Marie Kuzma, Kris Ann Kvassay, Carol

Koch, LGG, Cindi Lee, Dr. Peter Lethin, Julia M., Patrick &

Carol Maughan, Dawn McDonough, Jerry & Kevin McNulty,

Carlos Alberto Monteiro Jr., Bob Mullican, Adolph Paris,

Steve & Rose Pauk, Elaine & Brianna Rio, Rosana Cunha

Rocha, Orlando Sacco, Jaimie Sherling-Potvin, Dr. Mario Sil-

vestri, Chuck Sinclair, James Sisenstein, Maria Louise Smith,

Maureen Smith, Francis Solo Sr., Jessica Supa, Al Thompson,

Pat Ulmen, Alison, Nakra, & Victoria Wagner, Marcie

Whitcher, Sue White, Graesyn Woiccak, Annette Yacono

Call the parish office of either St. Ambrose or OLGC to have

some one placed on the bulletin prayer list. Names will be left on

the list for 1 month. At the end of that time names will be re-

moved unless you call the office to request continuation.

Please note that Prayer Network Requests: should be made to

the following: OLGC call Ginny M. @ 201-9910 or 444-3268

St. Ambrose call Kathleen Tinklepaugh @ 607-785-5462

U.S. Military Prayer List

ARMY: Thomas Beebe, Ed Brady, Anthony J. Brown, Thomas

Carey, Donald Fallin, Andrew Gregor, Garrett Hendershott, John

Hashem, Chuck Hranek, Joe Hranek, Linda Kobus, Paul Musa,

Jr., Chaplain, Alex Pfister, Edward Quaranta, Captain J.P. Rebello,

Zachary Riley, Joshua Sherling, Tyler Spadine, Smith Wagner,

Jason Wilson, Robert Zielinski

NAVY: Mitchel Carroll, Jon Donaldson, Emil Ishley, Maria

Lescord, Thomas Logan, Heather Resue, Justin Rider, Dylan Urban

AIR FORCE: Joseph Biggs, Alex Clark, Robert DeVito, Joshua

Dickinson, Derrick Lescord, Jason McMicken, Ernest McQuade,

William Sherrill, James Sweeney, Michael Ulmen, Morgan Vy-

mislicky

MARINES: Joshua Balles, Anthony Dorn, Adam Gates, Erik

Kobs, Scott Kupres, Zachary Reardon, Justin Rent, Shawn Runne,

Michael Spadine

NATIONAL GUARD: Louis J. Alfonsetti, Dominic Barillaro, Jeff

Kneer

RESERVES: Robert Maloney

From the Heart Card Ministry: One of our card senders

would like to send cards, on special occasions, to your military

family members. If you are interested, please email the address

to ([email protected]) or call Sue at 625-4498.

ST. AMBROSE AND OLGC COMBINED

MINISTRY SCHEDULE May 4/5

SATURDAY - 4:00 P.M. At St. Ambrose

Altar Servers E. Morales & Volunteer Needed

Eucharistic Host T. Kelly, D. Musuneggi,

M. Thompson

Eucharistic Cup M. Monaco, B. Kruczkowski,

E. Betz, M. Scalzo

Lector 1 L. DeLuca

Lector 2 T. Blosser

Usher K. Lane

SUNDAY - 7:45 A.M. At OLGC

Altar Servers E. Closser, K. Sanyshyn

Eucharistic Host T. Cardinale, B. Gritsavage

Eucharistic Cup D. & W. Caroompas,

J. Gritsavage, G. Mouillesseaux

Lector 1 N. Michael

Lector 2 G. Frey

SUNDAY - 10:00 A.M. At OLGC

Altar Servers S. & D. Guccia, K. Ingraham

Eucharistic Host C. Haupt, S. Woiccak

Eucharistic Cup K. Barton, K. & M. Lorenc,

M. Barillaro

Lector 1 P. Heiland

Lector 2 M. Haupt

SUNDAY - 11:30 A.M. At St. Ambrose

Altar Servers J. Moore, E. Morales

Eucharistic Host C. Esposito, R. LaRose, A. Morales

Eucharistic Cup F. Frankovsky, S. & J. Lavo,

H. Makers

Lector 1 S. Hacker

Lector 2 C. Hildebrandt

Usher S. Nalepa

SUNDAY - 7:00 P.M. At OLGC

Altar Servers J. & E. Maraski

Eucharistic Host S. Garrett, V. Kane, A. Silvernail

Eucharistic Cup C. Titti, M. Norman

Lector 1 H. Miller-Jones

Lector 2 M. Carroll

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DATES TO REMEMBER

St. Ambrose

4/29 5:30 pm - First Communion Rehearsal - church

4/30 11:10 am - Rosary/Miraculous Medal Novena

12:45 pm - Legion of Mary - MCH

5/1 5:30 pm - Soup Kitchen

5:30 pm - First Communion Rehearsal- church

7:00 pm - Choir rehearsal

5/2 12:45 pm - Knitters Group

5/3 10:30 am - 1st Friday Exposition

11:20 am - Rosary/ Litany to the Profession to the

Priesthood

5/4 10:00 am - First Communion Rehearsal - church

COLLECTION COUNTERS : Mon., April 29: Team B

SOUP KITCHEN: May 1

st

: 1

st

Week Team

ALTAR CARE: May Team: Pearl Kolanda and Joy Miller

MOTHER TERESA’S CUPBOARD: would appreciate dona-

tions of canned tuna, canned chicken and pasta sauce.

*******************

Parish Receptionist/Secretary: St. Ambrose is a seeking a part

time receptionist/secretary who will be responsible for providing

secretarial support to the Pastor, staff and parish organiza-

tions. A cover letter and resume may be sent to Helen Makers,

Parish Business Administrator. For a copy of the job description

or for more information about the job please contact the parish

office. Applications are due by Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

BABY SHOWER: The St. Ambrose Knitting

Group invites you to participate in their annual

baby shower for Birthright of Binghamton. All

through the month of May they will be collect-

ing diapers (sizes 4 & 5), onesies (up to 12 month size), clothing

(12 & 18 month sizes), handmade blankets, sweaters & hats and

more. Items may be left in the Atrium or in the containers locat-

ed at church entrances. Monetary gifts may be placed in the

weekend collection in envelope marked Birthright Baby Shower.

MOTHER’S DAY SPIRITUAL BOUQUET

CARDS for living or deceased mothers are

available in the front vestibule of the church af-

ter Masses or at the parish office. The free will

offering envelope will be placed on Mary’s altar. Masses will be

offered throughout the year.

OLGC Dates to Remember

4/30 - 6:00 pm First Communion Pictures

5/1 - 7:00 pm Yarn Ministry

5/3 - 12:30 pm Over 50 Luncheon-after OLGC Noon Mass

5/3 - 5:30 pm Soup Kitchen (see health care assistance below)

1st Friday: UHS Community Outreach

2nd Friday of Month - Blood Pressure Checks done

Last Friday of Month - 4:30-6:00 pm United Health Care Rep

5/4 - 10:00 am First Communion Mass

5/5 - 10:00 am May Crowing

Religious Education:

The Mandatory meeting for the May 10-11 Confirming Disci-

ples (Year 2) Retreat at Sky Lake is this Sunday, April 28 at

11:15 AM in the OLGC Media Room (school 2nd floor). Both

student and a parent need to attend.

We remind OLGC Faithways students to return the related

surveys for their completed community service projects and

liturgical formation electives as soon as possible to receive

credit for their efforts. Survey forms are available by contact-

ing Bob at 748-7417.

OLGC Senior Awards: All essays for the OLGC Senior

Awards are due at the OLGC Rectory by this Wednesday,

May 1. You many mail it to us, drop it off in person, or send it

via e-mail to Deacon Tom (see bulletin front). Please contact us

if your child did not receive our letter.

St. Ambrose Faith Formation:

4/28 - 10:00 am - Faith Formation Classes - School & MCH

12:30 pm - Confirmation Retreat Meeting - Rectory

4/29 - 5:30 pm - First Communion Rehearsal - Church

5/4 - 10:00 am - First Communion Rehearsal - Church

5/5 - 10:00 am - Faith Formation Classes - School & MCH

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Healing Mass: Our Annual Healing Mass with the Sac-

rament of the Anointing of the Sick will take place on

Saturday, May 18

th

at 10:30 am at OLGC. This is for

anyone who suffers from a chronic illness, is in danger

of death from sickness or old age, or who is facing sur-

gery when a dangerous illness is the reason for the

surgery. Mass will be followed by a free luncheon.

First Friday Mass and Over-50 Luncheon on Friday,

May 3rd. Please join us for the Over-50 Luncheon this Friday,

May 3, following OLGC Noon Mass. Members of both

OLGC and St. Ambrose are welcome to attend. Please sign

the sheets at the entrance of OLGC by Tuesday 4/30 if you in-

tend to come so we have an accurate count for the lunch.

The Knights of Columbus will be holding a New York

State Marian Hour prayer service on May 16th at 7:30

pm in the OLGC Chapel. Everyone is invited and en-

couraged to join them on 5/16.

OLGC KIDS ARE GREAT!! Religious Education Grades 1-5

collected over $1,660 for Heifer International during the school

year, 2018-2019. They selected the following animals to be do-

nated to people in the world living in the most dire poverty:

1 water buffalo, 3 llamas, 2 goats, 1 sheep, 2 pigs, 15 rabbits,

2 flocks of chicks and 1 flock of ducks. Their generosity will

have an enormous impact on these people and their communi-

ties. Plus, the kids are forming a habit of social justice that will

remain with them throughout their lives. We are very proud of

our OLGC children!!!

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OUTREACH CORNER:

Outreach Ministry e-mail: [email protected]

OLGC FOOD PANTRY NEEDS:

For The Pantry...Jelly & Juice only

Our FOOD PANTRY shelves are overflowing! It brought tears

to my eyes to witness the generosity of our parishioners, most of

whom donate quietly and behind the scenes. Our clients are

most grateful, and so am I. Blessings to you all! Please limit

your donations to jelly or juice until further notice. ~ Terri

A TAI CHI Class will begin again on April 30 in the Commu-

nity Room of the school building 1:30 – 2:30. These classes are

held on Tuesdays and Fridays for 8 weeks. We ask for a dona-

tion of $20.00 to cover expenses. Invite a friend and try out this

low-impact, graceful form of movement that improves circula-

tion, balance, and alignment. To register or for more infor-

mation, call Donna at 785-4747.

MANY MANY THANKS to all the wonderful people who

donated their time and effort to make our Annual Seder Meal

such a great success! I cannot express in adequate words my

gratitude for all you did. We served nearly 300 guests in an

atmosphere of prayer and fellowship.

May God bless you! ~ Terri

THANK YOU to all those who helped make our Holy Week

and Easter liturgies so uplifting and inspiring! From Altar Ro-

sary members to musicians to liturgical ministers, our churches

looked beautiful and spiritual. To all those who donated toward

Easter flowers and all those who helped in any way – THANK

YOU!

Lourdes Mobile Mammography: The Lourdes Mammog-

raphy Mobile Van will be at OLGC every other month during

OLGC Friday’s Soup Kitchen. To schedule an appointment

and preregister, please call: Lourdes Hospital Central

Scheduling: 798-5723.

Alzheimer’s Association Education Program on

understanding and responding to dementia-related behavior will

be held on Wednesday, May 15th from 2:00-3:30 pm at OLGC

(downstairs in the Fr. Hobbes Room). Registration Required.

Please call 785-7852 to register.

HIGHER GROUND support group for those experiencing Sep-

aration or Divorce. Meetings held at the Sophia Center, 719

West Main Street, Endicott (next to Our Lady of Good Counsel

Church). Upcoming meetings: 7-8:30 pm on May 13 & 30,

June 10 & 27. Call Angela 607-239-8248 or Joe 607-748-9205.

Sometimes you may be doubting whether God is calling you to

serve either as a Priest or as a religious. Are you like Thomas?

Do you need to see to believe? Pray for faith and trust and

doubt no more, come and serve the Lord. For more information

contact the Vocation office at 315-470-1468.

——YOUTH CORNER—–—

All events open to OLGC & St. Ambrose Students

Paintball

Middle School and High School Students

This Saturday, April 27, from 8:00 AM to 12 Noon

$25.00 per person. This is a regional activity with other

parishes from the Southern Tier. We are limited to only 20

Spaces. (more if you have your own paint ball gun) Sign

up Sheets & Permission forms are on the youth ministry

bulletin board AND a Release Form from R&M Paint-

ball MUST be completed when registering.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Please Note

The Altar Rosary Society is sponsoring their annual Spring

Dinner at Tony’s Italian Grill, 2315 E Main Street,

Endicott, on Wednesday, May 29th at 6:30 pm.

$30.00 includes dinner entrée, pasta, salad, bread, coffee, tea,

soda and dessert. A cash bar is available. All adult parishion-

ers from OLGC and St. Ambrose parishes are welcome to

attend. New officers for 2019-20 will be installed. Any one

wishing to join us as new members are also most welcome. E-

mail Kathleen Lorenc at : [email protected] to reserve

your spot. Deadline to register is May 23rd. Place your check

in a clearly marked and sealed envelope and either put it in the

collection basket, OR: bring it to the OLGC Parish office any

Monday through Thursday.

RCIA: Our Lady of Good Counsel and St. Ambrose parishes

rejoice as Beth Scordino and Jen Dube have received the sacra-

ments of Confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. They

will continue to participate in the final RCIA period called Mys-

togogia that continues through Pentecost. Please welcome and

congratulate these women as new members of our churches.

PRAYERS NEEDED! Father Robert, in his 2019 First Quar-

terly Report from Uganda, has asked for our prayers. They are

experiencing a severe drought, which has a huge impact on the

crops that are essential for their existence.

The good news is that the girls continue to do well with

their education, and the children (as part of a Lenten chari-

ty) built a house for an elderly person. All sent wishes for a

blessed Easter season to the OLGC parish, and Father again

expressed his gratitude for our continued support. Check

the OLGC website (www.olgcendicott.org) for pictures and

more news! Please remember to keep Iyolwa in your pray-

ers.

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Divine Mercy Sunday

A relatively new addition to the Roman

Catholic liturgical calendar. Divine Mercy

Sunday is celebrated on the Octave of

Easter (the eighth day of Easter; that is,

the Sunday after Easter Sunday). Cele-

brating the Divine Mercy of Jesus Christ,

as revealed by Christ Himself to St. Maria

Faustina Kowalska, this feast was extend-

ed to the entire Catholic Church by Pope

John Paul II on April 30, 2000, the day

that he canonized Saint Faustina. Christ's Divine Mercy is

the love that He has for mankind, despite our sins that sepa-

rate us from Him.

Christ appeared to a Polish nun, Sr. Maria Faustina

Kowalska, in a series of visions that took place over almost

eight years. Among those visions, Christ revealed the Di-

vine Mercy Novena, which He asked Sister Faustina to pray

for nine days, beginning on Good Friday. That meant that

the novena ended on the Saturday after Easter — the eve of

the Octave of Easter. Thus, since novenas are commonly

prayed in advance of a feast, the Feast of Divine Mercy —

Divine Mercy Sunday — was born.

********************************

The ST. AMBROSE SANCTUARY LAMP burns this

week to the glory of Almighty God and in memory of

Mary Brady at the request of her husband, Bob & family.

The OLGC Sanctuary Lamp burns this week to the glo-

ry of God and in memory of Our Deceased Parishioners.

The 2019 HOPE Appeal Commitment weekend will

begin on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 & 19, 2019.

With your help, we can assure the continued support of

many important programs that help thousands in our

diocese each year; education of our children, college and

seminary students, evangelization, Catholic Charities

services, and more. Please respond generously when

you are asked to make your pledge.

Virtus Training: It is recommended that all church volun-

teers take the Safe Environment Training Class. If you

are in need of training, please go to Syracuse Diocese.org

select Safe Environment to view classes offered & register

online.

Virtus Initial Class at OLGC on 5/11 at 9:00 am.

Virtus Re-cert Classes at OLGC on 5/20 at 6:00 pm.

A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE from

the Office of Family Life Education (A

Hope Appeal Agency)

Jesus connects PEACE and FOR-

GIVENESS in today’s gospel. In our families we will only

experience peace to the extent we forgive one another. Peace

is purchased with the currency of forgiveness. When we allow

our anger and pride to lock out others, we also lock out peace

and harmony.

News / About Town

Widow & Widowers Meeting: May 9th’s meeting will be

at Church of the Holy Family in Endwell, at 1:00 p.m. in

Room 2. Our speaker will be from the Central New York

Alzheimer's Assoc. and both Alzheimer's and Dementia will

be discussed. This is a great opportunity to learn and un-

derstand how these conditions affect people, especially

those we know and love. Refreshments will be served. If

there are any questions prior to this meeting, contact Janet

Barna at 748-0812.

Mom’s House Fundraisers: Mom’s House is hosting sev-

eral fundraisers. Mother’s Day cards are available for a do-

nation - call the office 644-9972 or on-line. Mother’s Day

Tu-Tu Run: (2.2 run/walk) Sun., May 12 @ 11am – Vestal

Coal House – Rail Trail. Binghamton Rumble Ponies tick-

ets – 2 games to benefit Mom’s House: May 15 & August

17. $10 for reserved grandstand tickets. Call office 644-

9972 or on-line. See info on our website: momshouseny.org

The Family and the Church: A Match Made in

Heaven, a workshop sponsored by the Office of

Formation for Ministry, will be held Saturday,

May 18, 2019, from 9 am to 3 pm at St. Patrick

Church, Whitney Point. The workshop is open to anyone

interested in this topic as well as FFM students and com-

missioned lay ministers. Register and more information at

formationforministrysyr.org or call 315-470-1491.

Rite of Candidacy: Candidacy is a liturgical rite of admis-

sion requested by a seminarian of his Bishop, which formal-

ly acknowledges and enrolls him as a candidate for Sacred

Orders. Brendan Foley, Dennis Walker, and John Leo

Oduor will make this step on May 6, 2019 at St. Elizabeth

Ann Seton. Meet the candidates at vocations-syracuse.org

and please pray for them as they continue their journey to

the priesthood! Highlights from Rite of Candidacy will be

available in the Catholic Sun and on social media - follow

@vocationssyracuse on Instagram and Facebook.

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