Saint Lawrence Church
1000 North Greece Road
Rochester, New York
14626
The poor are the real treasures of the Church, by the inestimable gift of their faith and because they convert our alms
into imperishable treasures for us.
Weekend Mass Schedule: Baptism
Saturday 4:00 p.m. Parents should contact us as soon as they
Sunday 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. know they are expecting.
11:00 a.m.
Marriage
Engaged couples should contact us at least
Weekday Mass: one year in advance of their desired
Monday through Friday wedding date.
8:30 a.m.
Rectory Office
Holy Days of Obligation: 1000 North Greece Road
8:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m. Rochester, NY 14626
Phone: 585-723-1350 fax: 585-723-1361
Confessions:
Saturday 3:00 p.m. Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please contact us if you or a family member
wish to be anointed. St. Lawrence School
585-225-3870
www.stlawrenceschool.org
www.stlawrencegreeceny.org
PENTECOST SUNDAY May 24, 2015
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Parish Staff
Pastoral Ministry
Father Lee P. Chase - Parochial Administrator x. 207
Father Scott B. Caton - Assisting Priest x. 204
Deacon David Squilla - Pastoral Associate x. 212
Deacon Tom Beck - Parish Deacon x. 208
Deacon Manny Asis - Parish Deacon x. 213
Administrative Staff
Bruce M. Watson - Finance Director x. 206
Tina McAuliffe - Business Manager x. 205
Wendy Speciale - Office Manager x. 201
Linda DeMarco - Office Assistant x. 203
Bob Gray - Maintenance Director x. 201
Faith Formation Ministry
Jamie O’Mara - Faith Formation 225-7320
Debbie Cichelli - Faith Formation Office Assistant 225-7320
Donna Gray - Youth Ministry/CYO 225-1485
St. Lawrence School
Frank Arvizzigno - School Principal 225-3870
Music Ministry
M. Virginia Pierce, Music Director 225-7061
Organist, 4:00 p.m. Mass choir
Susan Judkins 225-2076
9:30 a.m. Mass Choir Director
Steve Amico 225-7338
11:00 a.m. Mass Choir Director
Susan Judkins 225-2076
Mary Kay Huber 957-8947
Young People’s Choir Directors
Mass Intentions and Readings for the Week
Monday, May 25, 2015 - Weekday / Eighth Week in
Ordinary Time
Sir 17:20-24/Mk 10:17-27
8:30 a. m. Worden and Teresa Kilbury - by Tom and Joann
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - Saint Philip Neri, Priest
Sir 35:1-12/Mk 10:28-31
8:30 a. m. - Rosemary and Sebastian Mazzatti - by Dick
Mazzatti
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - Weekday / Saint Augustine of
Canterbury, Bishop
Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17/Mk 10:32-45
8:30 a.m.- Rodolfo Iovoli - by Maryann and Pasquale Tomei
Thursday, May 28, 2015 - Weekday
Sir 42:15-25/Mk 10:46-52
8:30 a.m.– Mary Loria - by David and Linda DeMarco
Friday, May 29, 2015 - Weekday
Sir 44:1, 9-13/Mk 11:11-26
8:30 a. m. - Kathy and Chet Edsall 45th Wedding
Anniversary
Saturday May 30, 2015 - Weekday / BVM
Sir 51:12cd-20/Mk 11:27-33
Sunday, May 31 2015 - The Most Holy Trinity
Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20
Saturday 4:00 pm - Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kane - by Anthony
and Patricia Cinotti
8:00 a.m. - For All Enrolled in the St. Lawrence Memorial
Society
9:30 a. m. - Frank Mangione - by Family
11:00 a. m. - Merton Barrow - by Wife, and family
The Sanctuary Lamp is lit this week
For:
Armand Marcucci
From:
Andy & Isabell Marcucci
Weekly Stewardship
Collection of May 17, 2015
Amount Weekly Surplus /
Received Budgeted Amt. Shortfall
Sunday
Collection $14,887.99 $15,451.00 ($563.01)
General Maintenance
(Blue Env.) $608. 00 $1,412.00 ($804.00)
School Support $172.00
Weekly Attendance May 17, 2015
4:00 p.m. - 513 8:00 a.m. - 345
9:30 a.m. - 531 11:00 a.m. - 720
Total Attendance: 2109
Wedding Banns
Week I Staci Pignato
and
Philip Stoddart
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MUSINGS by Father Lee Chase
Once, there was a minister, a very holy man. He
was well known in the community. His eccentric ways
were the talk of many a dinner table and workplace
conversation. Truly, he did dress in an alternative way
that made the more traditional crowd look twice and not
a few of them disapproved. He was also into alternative
food that sounded less than appealing to most people.
And while he had his following, some people in the
community gossiped about him horribly to anyone who
would listen. They said he was the devil, an evil man.
They couldn’t take his preaching. They said it was too
loud and too long. The politicians learned about this
minister, as did his religious superiors. At first, they
were amused until he started to preach about them,
confronting them in their corruption and hypocrisy. It
was too much. Although he was holy, they found a way
to get rid of him.
Another minister came to take his place. His
preaching was much softer, not so loud. The message
was really the same, just packaged differently. At first,
they liked what he had to say. He wasn’t eccentric. He
didn’t dress differently. He ate what everyone else ate.
In fact, he ate with anyone, no matter who it was. That
started tongues wagging. The “right” people didn’t care
too much that he ate with “those people.” The gossip
grape vine went into full gear and people started to call
on each other, to make things up or embellish on the
truth. We all know how gossip works. You take a little
kernel of the truth, usually out of context, and you build
on it. You embellish. You add in details not there. You
read into situations, phrases, actions. The whole
purpose is to distort the truth, putting whomever it is
you’re gossiping about in the worst possible light.
Gossip is never good, never complimentary, never
affirming.
People who gossip are usually very self-centered,
selfish, insecure and frightened. They can’t help
themselves. They don’t want anyone talking about them
so they try to talk about everyone else. It’s the mild and
passive form of bullying. Of course, what gossipers
never think about is how they usually become the target
of gossip at one point or another. And when that
happens, they don’t like it one bit!
As for the new minister, the one who replaced the
first minister I mentioned, well, the gossip increased to
the point that it made its way to his own staff. People
talked about them, too. They tried to get the goods on
the minister by pumping the staff members with
questions. They tried to turn his whole staff against
him. One of his staff couldn’t take the pressure. He
worked with the powers that be to get rid of the second
minister. The gossip wasn’t just that he ate too much
and drank heavily, it was that he wanted to change
everything. He was upsetting the apple cart, too much.
It was all the usual gossip subjects that goes around
about people.
Of course, neither of these two ministers were just
“gotten rid of.” They weren’t just fired or transferred or
sent to a new location. The powers that be, with the
support of the people, executed them. They were
arrested on trumped up charges. They were never really
given a chance to defend themselves. Their fate was
decided long before they were indicted.
Their names were John the Baptist and Jesus of
Nazareth. In Matthew 11, we read about the gossiping,
the lies spread about them by the people of their day.
Gossiping is nothing new. It has existed for thousands
of years. It killed holiness then. It kills our holiness
now.
Today, it takes on the form of phone conversations,
whisperings at work or the store or at church. Emails
and social media have become new vehicles to spread
gossip. No matter how it’s done, the intent is the same:
to hurt another human being, to smear their reputation,
to put them down and to elevate ourselves. Gossip
destroys communities, individuals, and can even lead to
violence.
I once heard from a seminary professor of mine a
good way to think of mortal sin: it is sin that destroys
our identity as a Christian, that’s why it’s mortal.
Christians don’t gossip, don’t try to tear another down or
purposely hurt another person. Christians give each
other and everyone the benefit of the doubt. We think
good of others and try not to think badly of them. We
forgive when we are wronged just as we expect to be
forgiven.
If ever we are in a situation where gossiping starts
up, is taking place, we should try to change the subject if
possible, or say something really nice about the person
of subject, or just walk away. And remember, when you
are in a group that gossips about others - you may want
to ask yourself a question: who are they talking about
when I’m not around? Ponder that one for a few
moments and you’ll guess the answer. As Jesus said,
the measure with which we measure others will be used
to measure us.
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Men’s Club Dinner
Wednesday May 27th
St. John the Evangelist Parish Center
Dinner cost $12.00 6 PM Doors open for appetizers and cash bar
7 PM Steak Roast by Katie
Dinner includes:
Steak, baked beans, chef salad, potato salad, rolls &
butter, dessert and coffee
Euchre or Poker available after dinner
Please reserve by Sunday May 24th
To either:
Jerry Batog 225-0392
John Argento 225-2264
Bill Smith 225-1586
REMINDER
SHARE SUNDAY TODAY!!!!!!– MAY 24TH
Today’s Share Sunday collection will benefit the
individuals and families who turn to the Greece Food
Shelf for
assistance in their time of need. The following items are
especially requested at his time, and would be greatly
appreciated:
Canned Fruit
Canned Tuna
Canned Meats
Boxed Macaroni & Cheese
Canned Pasta
Canned Soups
Soap
Dish Detergent
Toilet Paper
Please bring your donations to church by
12:00 noon on Sunday, May 24th. Thank
you for your generosity.
Your Human Development Committee
St. Lawrence Blood Drive
When: Saturday, May 30th 9a.m. - 4p.m.
Where: Deacon Hall
Cause: Please join Molly Martin and Alyssa Morales
in partnering with The American Red Cross for a
blood drive. The American Red Cross needs our
help to gather AT LEAST 30 donors.
**Please commit your attendance by putting your
information down on the Sign- up sheets posted
in the narthex of the Church***
Please prayerfully consider donating to help save a
life. Thank you for your consideration.
CMA
UPDATE
Our goal for this year is $167,986.00. As Of May
12th we have received $140,784.00 in pledges.
84.59% of our goal from 784 households. The
balance that we need to raise is now $27,202.00.
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Our Mother of Sorrows
Festival on Paddy Hill
June 4-6, 2015
Please join us for food, gambling, entertainment,
raffles and much more! Pre-sale, greatly reduced
ride tickets are available by calling the parish
office at 663-5432.
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ST. LAWRENCE SCHOOL
“Shine Through Me”
May 12, 2015
Dear St. Lawrence School Community,
St. Lawrence School’s Healthy Lunch Program is continuing to go strong! It is so wonderful to see students eating
fresh fruits and vegetables at lunch as they work to earn a dress down day. This has been such a great way to encourage our
students to eat healthier foods on a regular basis!
Our school will be performing the musical, Voice Message on Thursday, at 12:50 PM and 7:00 PM and on Friday at
7:00 PM. The students have been working so hard preparing for these performances. I am truly excited to see this show, and I
hope that you will be able to attend!
Our Ascension Thursday Mass will be this Thursday at 8:30 AM. I look forward to seeing you there!
I hope that you are all having a pleasant and peaceful week. As always, thank you for all that you do for our students!
God Bless,
Frank Arvizzigno
Principal
Shine Through Me
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Please Note:
Walkathon T-shirt Wed. 5/13
Ascension Thursday Mass Thurs. 5/14
Musical 5/14 - 5/15
Parent Association Meeting Tues. 5/19
Lunch Order DUE Thurs. 5/21
Early Dismissal – 11:00 a.m. Fri. 5/22
NO SCHOOL Mon. 5/25
First Friday Mass Fri. 6/5
Walkathon T-shirt Wed. 6/10
Today’s Envelope includes:
Voice Message Flyer
Red Wings Flyer
Field Day Flyer
Sewing Club
Fully Rely on God!
Lunch Order Due Thursday 5/21
The navy blue June Lunch order form can be
accessed online through our website. Just click on
the Lunch Order link and follow the directions.
Orders and Payment are due by 9:00am on
Thursday, May 21st.
Volunteer Needed
We are looking for a Parent Involvement Co-Chair
for the 2015-2016 school year. For more details
please contact Jen Cellura at
[email protected] or 755-9762. Thank you!!
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St. Lawrence Church Memorial Society We remember twice each year all those enrolled in our Memorial Society. The donations given to us in
their memory furnish the items needed for our Masses, such as altar linens and communion vessels. Next
week, Sunday 31 May at the 8:00 a.m. Mass, we will remember and pray for these people:
Lena Violante
Amelia DiPasquale
Joseph and MaryKutty Kandankary
Joseph and Aleyamma Vattappara
Elizamma Joseph Kandankary
Baby Joseph Kandankary
Gracy and Zoni Scaria
Thomas Vattappara
Robert Ryan
Carol Nopolitano
Harry and Margaret Scorse
Sister Anne Maloy
Rosemarie and Ralph Forest
Salvatore Petrella
Maria Paonessa
Ralph and Wanda Voorheis
Paul Miller
Vincent DiGiacco
Anna Biondi
Omero Paris
Mayer Family
Klem Family
Latacki Family
Theodore Siepka
Alexander Galardi
Jane Fleming
Rosalie Schmidt
Steve Bleier
David DeMonte
Chrissy Greenawalt
MEMORIAL SOCIETY NAMES CONTINUED
Josefina Ysasi
Robert Colby
Patrick Fedele
F. Robert O’Loughlin
Marie Leone
Katherine Slattery
Joseph A. Cropo, Jr.
Gerard and Ethel Reichhart
John and Katherine Sakalsky
Catherine Sakalsky
Michael and Florence Krizan
Gretrude M. Reichhart
Jacob and Gretrude Reichhart
Joseph and Mary Cropo, Sr.
Charles and Edna Reichhart
Bernard Reichhart
Gwendolyn Linn
Carol and Sophia Mitchell
John and Helen Kachmarsky
Anna Schneider
Raymond and Dorothy Bezio
Norman and Margaret Murray
Ted Murphy
Lawrence Rossignolo
Frank and Sylvia Rutkowski
Margart Fee
Phylis Williams
Leonard Davies
Isabelle Civitelli
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ST. LAWRENCE MINISTER / SERVER SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 2015
Altar Server EMHC Greeter Lector
Jun-06-2015 Saturday 4:00 PM
Cheyenne Giacaz Quentin Cropo
Alma Jastrzembski Angela Valentine
Ashley Rourke
Bob Mayer Diane Kozlowski
Elaine Mayer
John Andreano Nancy Flanagan
Agnes Falbo Richard Mazzatti Ruth Blodgett
Jun-07-2015 Sunday 8:00 AM
Scott Breiner Francis Hull Jean Gilbert
Lynn Sadowski
Martha Temple Maureen Daley
Michael Daley
Sue Barker
Suzanne Burst
Debby Hoover Jeffrey Hoover Tom Temple
Jun-07-2015 Sunday 9:30 AM
Alexander Morales Alyssa Morales
Margaret Morales
Carol Dalle Chet Edsall
Jon Jamison
Mary Huber Michelle Morales
Nadine Silloway
Sam Trapani Sherry Viggiano
Shirley Alexander John Wenderlich Jonathan Radford
Jun-07-2015 Sunday 11:00 AM
Andrew Carfley Sarah Marron
Sydney Marron
Cathy Leonardo Jodi Rosati
Kalina Simonds
Marie Nauerth Nancy Simonds
Patty Amico
Robert Newton Shirley Hagstrom
Rosemarie Becker Dave Tomer Kay Tomer
Jun-13-2015 Saturday 4:00 PM
Adam Tharrett Angelina Greles
Isabella Greles
Candy Minchella Edward Walsh
Jeanne Sutton
Kathleen Enright Mary Ann Vaccaro
Mili Calvo
Rose Marie Gruttadauria Sue Verstraten
Carol Cropo Carrie Greles Gerry Iuppa
Jun-14-2015 Sunday 8:00 AM
Dakota Stanley Spencer Cattalani
Eddie Ehrmentraut Francis Hull
Jean Gilbert
Kevin Doell Peggy Hankey
Sister Concepta Vay
Sue Barker Suzanne Burst
Marc Remillard Brenda Avedisian Scott Breiner
Jun-14-2015
Sunday 9:30 AM
Amy Cannan
Christina Wessman
Elizabeth Wessman
Beth Jamison
Cathy DiSchino
Harry Lindstadt
Jeannine Fraser Jen Cellura
Nancy Ferrauilo
Paul Tramonto Stephen McGarrity
Joseph Doran Eugene Welch
Maura Spencer
Jun-14-2015 Sunday 11:00 AM
Aleeaa Cobos Chance Henry
Garrett Henry
Cathleen Radford David Zeh
Florence Mangione
Richard Mazzatti Rick Antelli
Rosemarie Becker
Sharon Fronheiser Zenny Asis
James Radford Barbara Packard Maureen Young
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ST. LAWRENCE MINISTER / SERVER SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 2015 (cont.)
Altar Server EMHC Greeter Lector
Jun-20-2015 Saturday 4:00 PM
Aleeaa Cobos Cheyenne Giacaz
Quentin Cropo
Bob Mayer Carol Cropo
Diane Kozlowski
Eddie Ehrmentraut Elaine Mayer
Florence Mangione
Nancy Flanagan Ruth Blodgett
Richard Kohler Joe Kelly Peggy Hankey
Jun-21-2015 Sunday 8:00 AM
Angelina Greles Isabella Greles
Brenda Avedisian Joan Ciero
Kathleen Enright
Kevin Doell Lynn Sadowski
Maureen Daley
Michael Daley
Mili Calvo
Linda Mitrano Anthony Ciero Carrie Greles
Jun-21-2015 Sunday 9:30 AM
Alexandra Wlostowski Christina Wessman
Elizabeth Wessman
Dick Pfeifer Jane Pfeifer
John Wenderlich
Jonathan Radford Mary Ann Vaccaro
Mary Lyke
Maura Spencer Rose Marie Gruttadauria
Kathy Edsall Lana Lindstadt Tony Bellavia
Jun-21-2015 Sunday 11:00 AM
Andrew Carfley Sarah Marron
Sydney Marron
Barbara Packard Cathleen Radford
James Radford
Jodi Rosati Kalina Simonds
Maureen Young
Nancy Simonds Patty Amico
David Zeh Jim Kutrybala Sharon Fronheiser
Jun-27-2015 Saturday 4:00 PM
Adam Tharrett Aleeaa Cobos
Cheyenne Giacaz
Alma Jastrzembski Angela Valentine
Ashley Rourke
Candy Minchella Edward Walsh
Jeanne Sutton
John Andreano Sue Verstraten
Zenny Asis Agnes Falbo Richard Kohler
Jun-28-2015 Sunday 8:00 AM
Dakota Stanley Spencer Cattalani
Brenda Avedisian Eddie Ehrmentraut
Francis Hull
Jean Gilbert Kathleen Enright
Mili Calvo
Peggy Hankey Sue Barker
Kevin Doell Linda Mitrano Sister Concepta Vay
Jun-28-2015
Sunday 9:30 AM
Alexander Morales
Alyssa Morales
Margaret Morales
Carol Dalle
Jon Jamison
Kathy Edsall
Lana Lindstadt Mary Huber
Michelle Morales
Nadine Silloway Sherry Viggiano
Mary Lyke Dick Pfeifer
Jane Pfeifer
Jun-28-2015 Sunday 11:00 AM
Andrew Carfley Sarah Marron
Sydney Marron
Barbara Packard Cathleen Radford
Cathy Leonardo
Marie Nauerth Maureen Young
Robert Newton
Sharon Fronheiser Shirley Hagstrom
Jim Kutrybala James Radford Rosemarie Becker
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