Saint Mary of the Assumption Church of Saint Paul

ST. MARY’S / ST. PAUL’S CHURCH BINGHAMTON, NY JANUARY 15, 2017

SUNDAY, January 15, 2017

7:30 a.m. (SMA) Gino & Martha Calistri /Req. Eugene &

Pat Calistri

8:30 a.m. (SP) Parishioners’ Intentions

10:00 a.m. (SMA) M/M Raymond Castelli /Req. Son &

Daughter-in-law, Fred & Angela Castelli

11:00 a.m. (SP) Mary Dudek /Req. Nicoletta Camillo

Michitti

11:30 a.m. (SMA) Parishioners’ Intentions

5:00 p.m. (SMA) Velia L. Carulli (Annv.) /Req. Family MONDAY, January 16, 2017

9:00a.m. (SP) Parishioners’ Intentions

12:10 p.m. (SMA) NO MASS

TUESDAY, January 17, 2017 7:15 a.m. (SP) James Houlihan /Req. Family

12:10 p.m. (SMA) John Golan /Req. Kocik Family

WEDNESDAY, January 18, 2017

7:15 a.m. (SP) Jeanette Kastner /Req. Margaret & Roger

Gower

12:10 p.m. (SMA) Rosemarie Stillittano /Req. Rachel

Cerretani

THURSDAY, January 19, 2017

7:15 a.m. (SMA) Mary Barret /Req. Kathy Jablonosky 12:10 p.m. (SMA) Marie Stevens /Req. Bea & Bob Grace

FRIDAY, January 20, 2017

7:15 a.m. (SP) Robert Coyle /Req. Marybeth & Dan

Schofield

12:10 p.m. (SMA) Rose Cesari (Annv.) /Req. Family

SATURDAY, January 21, 2017 8:00 a.m. (SMA) Mariano Family /Req. Joe & Pat Mariano

4:00 p.m. ( SMA) Josephine Yezzi (Annv.) /Req. Carl &

Mary Lanuti

5:15 p.m. (SP) Parishioners’ Intentions

SUNDAY, January 22, 2017

7:30 a.m. (SMA) Adelaide Truillo (Annv.) /Req. Marie &

Jim

8:30 a.m. (SP) Peter Tierno /Req. Ellie & Sal Farfaglia

10:00 a.m. (SMA) Veronica Terwilliger /Req. Niece

11:00 a.m. (SP) Nicholas Hankey /Req. Lisa & Jim Norris

11:30 a.m. (SMA) Mary Catherine Sheilds Balcom /Req.

Macy Kiley

5:00 p.m. (SMA) Parishioners’ Intentions

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK:

This week we would like to thank

J.A.MCCORMACK SONS FUNERAL HOME for sponsoring an ad in our bulletin

Last Sunday’s Offerings St. Paul’s: In Adult Envelopes $6,658.00 Loose $1,143.00

Youth $2.00

Total $7,803.00

FYI– If you would like to bring up the gifts at Mass.

Please see the Priest or the Ushers 15 minutes before

Mass.

When you approach a Priest, or

Eucharistic Minster to receive Communion,

the Church recommends that you either

bow profoundly, genuflect kneel in order to

receive communion.

Last Sunday’s Offerings St. Mary’s: In Adult Envelopes $6,026.50

Loose $2,944.61

Youth $5.00

Total $8,976.11

MUSIC CONCERT today January 15, at 6:00 PM at

St. Mary of the Assumption featuring organ music by

Emmanuel, Emily & Daniel and the voices of the

choirs from St. Paul & St. Mary of the Assumption.

Reception will follow in the Church basement.

PROJECT RACHEL

If you have regret or sorrow over an abortion decision, you

are not alone.

Please join us for a Day of Hope on February 4th, 2017.

Call or email the Project Rachel line for more information

at 855-364-0076 or hopeandhealing@syrdio.org All calls

or emails are confidential.

Peace is possible...

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Monday through Friday

11:35 AM– Rosary prayer (SMA)

Sunday, January 15, 2017

9:00 AM NO Religious Ed (SMA) (CB)

10:00 AM NO Religious Ed (SP)

6:00 PM Winter Concert (SMA)

Monday, January 16, 2017

7:00 PM Healing Mass (second Monday of the month only)

Parish Business Offices Closed

Tuesday, January 17, 2017 After 12:10 PM Mass Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 5:30 PM. Choir Rehearsal, (CL)(SMA)

6-7:30 PM R.C.I.A., Rectory

Thursday, January 19, 2017

7:00 PM Bible Study (SMA) (CB)

Saturday, January 21, 2017

8:00 Rosary Group (SP)

3:30 PM Choir Rehearsal (SP)

3:00-3:30 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation (SMA)

4:30-5:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation (SP)

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION-Any couple expecting the

birth of their child in the near future, who anticipates having

their child baptized at St. Mary’s or St. Paul’s will have to

schedule a meeting for a baptism To schedule at St. Mary’s

call 723-5383, to schedule for St. Paul’s call 722-6492.

The overwhelming generosity from the people of St.

Paul’s and St. Mary’s was again reflected in their response

to the Giving Tree. A total of $3,865.00 worth of gift cards

were donated to Catholic Charities to purchase Christmas

gifts for children.

IGNITE 2017– CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE

Diocese southern district kickoff event

Thursday January 19, 2017

St. Mary’s of the Assumption in Binghamton. (Recently

Renovated Basement)

Mass at 6:00 PM. Father Joe O’Connor will say mass at

6:00 PM. After mass there will be an informational Period

from 6:30 PM to 7:30 where Father will go over this year’s

conference.

This event is to provide guidance in coordinating the Parish

Captains/Teams that will be promoting this efforts at the

parishes. We want to discuss what works and ideas to

consider like Carpool/Van groups by parish members to

build community. Parish sponsor 50% scholarships for

registration for the first 10 or more people that sign up

during registration weekend. If you have any questions,

please call Rick Sanguinito at 607-222-3509.

Please consider to join your parish team in 2017.

Please join us Thursday January 19, 2017 at St. Mary’s of

the Assumption

Please let me know if you plan to attend.

SMA & SP HOPE APPEAL – Please help us reach

our assessment with your pledge. We need to reach our

goal by February 10, 2017.You can also make a secure

online gift or pledge at www.syrdio.org. Your support

helps many in our diocese.

MESSAGE TO THE FAITH COMMUNITY

The Broome County Martin Luther King, Jr Commission

invites you to participate in our Martin Luther King, Jr.

Community event, celebrating the legacy of Dr. King. The

celebration will take place on Monday, January 16, 2017.

If you would like to march, we will meet at 6:00pm at the

Martin Luther King Promenade located on Wall Street,

along the river (Binghamton NY). At 6:30pm we will

conclude with a service at Salvation Temple Church, 80

Main Street, Binghamton NY.

YOUNG ADULT trip to the March for Life:

Join other Young Adults in their 20s and 30s in standing up

for Life during our pilgrimage to Washington DC for the

annual March for Life!

Date: January 26-27. This trip will leave Thursday evening

and return Friday night. There will be pickups in Utica,

Syracuse, and Binghamton.

The $25 registration covers transportation, a Diocesan scarf,

and some meals. We will participate in Mass at the National

Basilica, celebrated by Bishop Cunningham, followed by

the March.

Register now, space is limited!

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SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Lectors/Eucharistic Ministers

St. Mary’s

January 21 & 22, 2017

Saturday Time

4 PM

Ciborium: S. Gardner, K. Phillips

Lector: A. DeRosa

Sunday Time

7:30 AM

Ciborium: M. Truillo, C. Mion

Lector: J. Klein

Sunday Time

10 AM

Ciborium: D. Buchanan, L. Martone

Lector: J. O’Neill

Sunday Time

5 PM

Ciborium: Sign up

Lector: Sign up

Stewardship: Barb, Mary Grace,

Lucille, Pat & Sandy

Lectors/Eucharistic Ministers

St. Paul’s

January21 & 22, 2017

Saturday Time

5:15 PM

Ciborium: C. Crandall, R. Breslin, D.

Ellis

Lector: J. Gasper

Sunday Time

8:30 AM

Ciborium: R. Miller, M. VanDusen, P.

Simrell

Lector: P. Newland

Sunday Time

11:00

AM

Ciborium: R. Hantsch, D. Kelleher, E.

Schmidt

Lector: S. Gabriel

Stewardship: E. Schmidt, C. Legos

Join us today after the 8:30 am Mass in Morris Hall for

coffee and conversation.

FAMILY PERSPECTIVE– Can you say “I have testified

Jesus is the Son of God?” If you aren’t talking about Jesus

in your family. You aren’t testifying. If you are not talking

your talk, your children will see your words as meaningless.

ST. MARY’S TAX INFORMATION

We will be sending year-end contributions statements only

to those who request them. If you would like a copy of

your contribution statement, complete the form below and

drop it in the collection basket or call the Rectory office at

723-5383.

Name: ________________________Envelope No. _____

Address: _______________________________________

_______________________________________________

ST. PAUL’S TAX INFORMATION We will be sending year-end contributions statements only

to those who request them. If you would like a copy of

your contribution statement, complete the form below and

drop it in the collection basket or call the Rectory office at

722-6492.

Name: ________________________Envelope No. _____

Address: _______________________________________

_______________________________________________

ST. PAUL’S FOOD PANTRY Is open the last Tuesday

of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Donations are

always welcome. Suggested items: Tuna, Canned meat

and stews, Pasta and sauce, Canned ravioli, Spaghetti O’s,

Soup, Cereal, Canned fruit, canned vegetables, Saltine

crackers, Macaroni and cheese, Ramen noodles, Boxed

potatoes, Rice, Stuffing, Peanut butter and jelly. We could

also use toiletries.

Please do not give any condiments or expired food.

CHANGE FOR LIFE baby bottles will be at St. Mary’s

for pick up, starting January 15, 2017. Please return the

bottles by February 28th. Thank you for supporting

LifeChoices.

Readings for the Week of January 15, 2017

Sunday Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10;

1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34

Monday Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110: 1, 2, 3, 4; Mk 2:18-22

Tuesday Saint Anthony, Abbot Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c;

Mk 2:23-28

Wednesday Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4; Mk 3:1-6

Thursday Heb 7:25—8:6; Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10,17; Mk 3:7-12

Friday Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr;

Saint Sebastian, Martyr

Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8 and 10, 11-12, 13-14;

Mk 3:13-19

Saturday Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Mk 3:20-21

Sunday Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 8:23—9:3; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14;

1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17

ST. MARY’S / ST. PAUL’S CHURCH BINGHAMTON, NY JANUARY 15, 2017

ST. ANTHONY of PADUA, Holy Name

Society

Unbaked Manicotti Pre-Order Takeout Only

Pan - 12 manicotti $18.00

“Homemade Crepes”

Last Day to order January 24,

Fresh or Frozen, Pickup February 4

3:00 PM – 4:00 P.M. Church Hall

Ideal for Superbowl Sunday!

Call Nick at 748-8686.

DISCERNMENT GROUP

“They took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord” (Lk

2:22). WHEN; February 4th

WHERE: Mass at 4pm at the Parish of Saints John and An-

drew Church, Vestal Ave, Binghamton

Dinner, discussion, and prayer to follow

For young men in high school and college

The call to the priesthood is a powerful mystery.

Have you heard the call? Or, are you at least willing to seek

the Lord and his will?

If so, come learn more about how to discern your vocation.

RSVP to Father Seibt: cseibt@syrdio.org

THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS of Broome County:

Admissions for the 2017-2018 School Year is now

open - Early Childhood Education through

12th Grade. 100% graduation rate. Tuition assistance

available. Transportation provided by home district. Con-

tact the Office of Admissions at 607-748-7423 x3 for

more information or to schedule a tour for any of our

schools. Apply Now. Consider the possibilities waiting

for your children. www.broomecatholicschools.org

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Night at the Binghamton

Senators, January 21. Sponsored by Catholic Education

Foundation. Special Ticket Prices: $16 for Adults and $7

for students/youth. A $2 donation will be made to the

school of your choice or the CEF to benefit schools. En-

joy great ticket pricing, pick your own seats, and meet

Sebastian, the new Seton Catholic Central mascot. On ice

group photo after the game. Call the B-Sens at

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