MISSION STATEMENT

The Faith Community of St. Mary’s/St. Peter’s is centered in the Eucharist and is dedicated to serving the Spiritual and Social life of the

people of God, through the guidance of the Holy Spirit..

St. Mary’s Oratory 210 W. Liberty Street

315-336-5072

Deacon: Deacon Nicholas Rosher Pastoral Associates: Sister Rosaire Anne De Mare, CSJ Mrs. Laura Mack

February 2, 2020 St. Mary’s /St. Peter’s Parish

200 N. James Street Rome, New York 13440

Pastor: Father Sean P. O’Brien

St. Peter’s Cemetery E. Dominick Street

315-337-8307

St. Mary’s Cemetery W. Liberty Street

315-336-3110

Visit us online at www.stmarysstpeters.com

St. Peter’s Church 200 N. James St. Rome, NY 13440

Parish Office 315-336-5072 St. Peter’s Fax 315-336-0855

E-Mail: smsprectory@twcny.rr.com

Office Hours: Monday 10:30 am - 3:30pm

Tuesday thru Friday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Religious Education

Office 315-336-5066 Online at:

www.smspfaith.com Email: spcdre@twcny.rr.com

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LITURGY SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Saturday, February 1, 2020 BVM (2Sm 12:1-17; Mk 4:35-41) 8:00 am Mass for Agnes and Frank Fragapane by Houser Children 5:00 pm Vigil Mass for Rose Fenton by Al and Nancy Pallas and Mary Zakala/Remick by Pat Johnson and Mark and Jim Grifasi by Family

Sunday, February 2, 2020 THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD WORLD DAY OF CONSECRATED LIFE. 8:00 am Mass for Jean Moles by Robert and Barbara Brady and Toni Belmont by Kay Skinner and Frederick Rahmer, Sr. (29th Anniv) by family 10:30 am Mass for Edwin Kindler by Jackie, loving wife and family and Maureen Watson (11th anniv) by Children and Joseph Mastrangelo by Mike Adey

Monday, February 3, 2020 St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr, and St. Ansgar, Bishop (2 Sm 15, 13-14, 16:5-13; Mk 5:21-43) 7:00 am Mass for John Fitsik by cousin Pat and the People of the Parish

Tuesday, February 4, 2020 (2Sm 18: 9 to 25; Mk 5:21-43) 7:00 am Mass for Pat Tomas by Marion Waite and Jean Johnson by April Nowling Wednesday, February 5, 2020 St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr (2 Sm 24:2-17; Mk 6:1-6)

7:00 am Mass for J. Richard Nann by Sister and Donald Hayes (birthday) by family

Thursday, February 6, 2020 St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs NO MASS SCHEDULED

Friday, February 7, 2020 (Sir 47:2-11) 7:00 am Mass for Walter Stinebricker and Joseph Esche by Rosemary Stinebreckner and their Estate and Lorraine Utter (birthday) by Family Saturday, February 8, 2020 St. Jerome Emilian, St, Josephine Bakhita, Virgin; BVM 8:00 am Mass Robert R. McDonald by daughter and Carl DeFazio (13th anniv) by daughter Grace and Rocco Garro 5:00 pm Vigil Mass for Michael Palinski by Family and John Lenihan (16th Anniv) by wife Barbara and Rose A. O’Brien by family

Sunday, February 9, 2020 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Jackie Baynes by family and John Pekarski by Mom and Dad 10:30 am Mass for Shirley K. Opper by Jack and Mark Opper and family and John Dickson by mother and Tom Barry by Mike Adey

January 26, 2020

St. Mary’s /St. Peter’s Collection

Regular collection $10,569.65

Electronic Giving $398.30

Total $10,967.95

Make up donations $115.00

Fuel Collection $4,423.36

Thank you for your support!

A SPECIAL NOTE: For those who find it difficult to

walk, etc. The front pews across the Church are reserved for you. Communion can be brought to your pew. If anyone needs

Communion in any pew, please indicate that to the Minister of the

Eucharist who will assist the person in need.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION/

CONFESSION Saturday 4:00 pm

or by appointment at the Rectory

SACRAMENTS OF MATRIMONY/ MARRIAGE AND/OR SACRAMENT OF

BAPTISM Please call the Rectory Office for

information

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK FOR THE HOMEBOUND

AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL

When a family member or friend may be in need of anointing, please call the Rectory Office.

HOSPITAL

It is important that a family member indicate that the person being admitted to the hospital is a

Catholic and belongs to a certain parish. Our Parish Ministers who

are visitors go to the hospital almost everyday.

NEW MEMBERS

We welcome new members to our parish family. We invite you to

become an active participant of our parish community. Please introduce

yourself to the Pastor and please call the rectory to register.

Second collection this weekend

Catholic Schools!

Parish mailing address update: St. Mary’s/St. Peter’s Parish 200 N. James St. Rome, NY 13440

Did you know that your weekly contributions can be debited automatically from your checking or savings account or processed using your credit or debit card? Our electronic giving program offers convenience for you and provides much-needed donation consistency for our parish. Simply scan the QR code using your phone’s QR code reader or go to StMarysStpeters.com and locate DONATE in the menu. Questions? Give us a call: 315-336-5072

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PARISH EVENTS OF THE WEEK Wednesday, Feb. 5th Scripture Class on Matthew at 6 pm in St. Peter’s Church Hall Wednesday, Feb. 5th Scripture Sharing to reflect on the Readings for Sunday Liturgy at 10:00 am in St. Peter’s Church Hall. All are Welcome Wednesday Feb. 5th, Prayer Group at 7 pm at St. Mary’s Parish Center

ALTAR AND SANCTUARY CARE

February Char Rondinelli Arlene Cordsen

COLLECTION HELPERS February 2nd Mary Ziegler

Carol Kaun Rose Egloff February 9th

Frank and Judy Lawruk Bernie Kaier

HOSPITAL VISITATION

February 2nd St. Mary’s/St.Peter’s Team 4

February 9th St. Mary’s/St. Peter’s Team 5

Sunday, Feb. 2nd, 2nd year Confirmation Large Group 10:30 am Mass with class until 1:00 pm Sunday, Feb. 2nd, First Communion Class 9:15 - 10:15 am Monday, Feb. 3rd, Grades 1 to 6, 6 - 7 pm Monday, Feb. 3rd, Grades 7 to 9, 7:30 - 8:30 pm Wednesday, Feb. 5th, Grades 1 to 6, 8 - 9 am. Sunday, Feb. 9th, First Communion Parent Session 9:15 am with class for children

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY Vigil MASS 5:00 pm SUNDAYS 8:00 am, 10 :30 am Weekdays Monday to Saturday 7:00 am Saturday 8:00 am Holydays 7:00am, 12:10pm and 5:30 pm Vigil

The Sanctuary Lamp For Jay McAdoo the weeks of February 2nd and 9th requested by Mom

MEMORIAL FUND DONATIONS In Mission of the Christ Child For Tony Kimball requested by Bob and Joan Rosenburgh For Toni Belmont requested by Mary Simons Additional Donation for the Mission from Carol Riolo and Bettina Favata

Correction for Christmas Flower Donation: In Memory of Shirley Opper, wife by Husband Jack Opper and family

Reconnect Your Faith

Theology Uncorked

Gathering of conversation for believers, The curious and the skeptics. Free, Talk, Food and Wine*

First glass of wine is on the House!

Thursday, February 20th 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Hart’s Hill Inn, Whitesboro

Facilitator Rev. Thomas Servatius Discussion will be an

“Overview of Mathew’s Gospel”

IGNITE 2020 12th Annual

Men’s Conference

“Take Refuge In the Lord” March 28, 2020

8 am with Mass at 9 am SRC Arena / Onondaga Community College

Registration is ongoing: www.ignitecatholicmen.org

Bishop Lucia will join nearly 1000 men from our local parishes for a

day of prayer and inspirational speakers:

Chris Greison, NFL Quarterback Father Thomas Petri, OP,

Dean of the Dominican House of Studies

Steve Ray, Author

Page Four Dear people of St. Mary’s/St. Peter’s Parish

I truly appreciate your kindness, I miss you all and Rome.

I am most happy that Father O’Brien is now your Pastor.

He is lucky! Gratefully with prayers, Father Hearn

Dear Padre,

FAMILY PERSEPCTIVE Provided by the Hope Appeal funds

Family life provides opportunities to grow in holiness. We are never perfect on this side of Heaven. Each of us has areas that could be presented to the Lord for purifi-

cation. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your family in find-ing those areas and offering them to God.

A guided meditation on the rosary’s fourth Joyful Mystery (The Presentation of Our Lord) mentions

“Our Blessed Mother’s purification.” What does that mean? According to Jewish law, a mother was considered ritually impure for forty days after giving birth to a son, and eighty days after the birth of a daughter (see Leviticus 12:1–8). After the prescribed period of purification, she made an offering to God in the Temple for her atonement and another offering to support the priests. Her purifica-tion offering was a pigeon or turtledove; the burnt offering for the priests was a yearling lamb. However, if a woman couldn’t afford the lamb, she could instead substitute two turtledoves or pigeons. Mary’s offering of two birds indicated her poverty (see Luke 2:24). Moreover, the Law stipulated that every first born male be presented to God in the Temple. “The Lord spoke to Moses and said, ‘Consecrate to me every firstborn; whatever opens the womb whether of human being or beast, belongs to me’” (Exodus 13) As a devout, law-abiding Jewish couple, Mary and Joseph traveled eighty miles from Nazareth to Jerusalem to present their son to God. Mary couldn’t afford a lamb as a burnt offering; rather she offered Jesus as the true Lamb of God in the name of the human race. Saint Al-phonsus Liguori wrote, “O my God, I on my part, unite my sacrifice to that of Mary. I offer to you your own di-vine Son, and by his merits I ask you to grant me all the graces I need for salvation.” Fr. Byron Miller, CSsR

We have had in storage several student chairs and desks from years ago. We would like to give them away or maybe receive a small donation to “In Mission of the Christ Child” for them. They are available in the

basement of the St. Peter’s Church. They will be set out

this weekend for your taking.

ANNUAL GIVING STATEMENTS St. Mary’s/ St. Peter’s Parish

Rome, NY 13440

Statement of the amount contributed during the year 2019.

Please fill the form below and drop it in the Collection basket or mail it to the St. Peter’s

Rectory 200 North James Street, Rome

NAME___________________________________ ADDRESS________________________________ C _______________________S _____ Z ________ PHONE_____________ ENVELOPE # _________

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Pre-Lenten Retreat

With Sister Donald Corcoran. OSB from the

Transfiguration Monastery in Windsor, NY

Monday and Tuesday February 24 & 25th

6:30 pm St. John the Baptist Church, Rome

All are welcome.

I want of Thank you for the cards

and gifts you sent me this past

Christmas.

Also to

THANK YOU for the

PRAYERS and

GET WELL CARDS

you sent my way

during my recent hospitalization.

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Pope Francis Speaks to FAMILIES!! A Better Future for the World

The family is a community which provides help, which celebrates life and is fruitful. Once we realize this, we will once more be able to see how the family continues to be a rich human resource, as opposed to a problem or an institution in crisis. At times the media can tend to present the family as a kind of abstract model which has to be accepted or rejected, defended or attacked. Rather than a liv-ing reality. Or else a ground for ideological classes rather than as a setting where we can all learn what is means to communicate in a love received and returned, Relating our experiences means realizing that our lives are bound together as a single reality, that our voices are many, and that each is unique. Families should be seen as a resource rather than as a problem for society. Families at their ac-tively communicate by their witness the beauty and the richness of the relationship between man and woman, and between parents and children. We are not fighting and defend the past, Rather, with pa-tience and trust, we are working to build a better future for the world in which we live.

“Life Teen” Grades 9 to 12 meet every Saturday Evening

St. John the Baptist Church 4:30 pm Mass followed by meeting at the Youth Center at Transfiguration Church

Ridge Street, Rome All are welcome to join-in for friendship and food.

Mission in Motion is a practical workshop the co-vers these critical topics:

How each of us is called to evangelize— and what it means.

International Presenters: Michaele Thompsom + Father Jon Bielawski

Michael Dopp

DIS+CI+PLE The act of going, baptizing and teaching.

St. Paul’s Church, Cypress St. Rome February 11th

9 am - 4 pm Sponsored by the Office of Evangelization

Bereavement Group February 9th at 2 pm

St. Paul’s Parish Center. Cypress St. Rome Guest speaker David Zumpano, CPA. If you need support due to the loss of a

loved one or any other reason. All are welcome.

No meetings in January and February for our Winter break

Our March meeting will be our annual parish wide St. Patty’s Day dinner

Our regular monthly meetings will resume in April and ending with June social. There are no meet-ings during our summer break in July and August.

March will be the

Annual PARISH WIDE

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner catered by

Eddie’s Paramount Diner. Details to follow closer to the date.

Our Altar Rosary Society is a wonderful

opportunity for the ladies of our parish to have “comradery” with each other.

We are a productive, fun group with a goal of serving our parish and parishioners. Your time and talents are welcomed.

Please keep in mind that all ladies of our parish are welcome to attend a meeting to

see what we are all about.

The “Merry Makers” • Knitting & Crocheting Group: Our next meeting February 12th from 6 to 9 pm • Sewing Group: February 13th 10 am to 4 pm

We need SEWERS to sew at home and/or to sew with us at our monthly meetings. You need not be an expert. If you can sew a straight seam, please

consider joining “Merry Makers” Contact: Cate Powers at

315-337-2289 or 315-225-7900

ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR SHARING YOUR FAITH

Calling all Catholics more fully into the life

and mission of the Church is critical for creating evangelizing,

vibrant parishes.

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Georgie Amodio Paula Bailey Raymond Barbar, Jr. Al Barono Doris Barry Joseph Beasock III Ben Boulay Karen Bieksza James Brooks Mary Carmody Lorayne Callichia Stephanie Callichia Barbara Colquhoun Nick Coonrod John Cordsen Tom Delpico Al Eisinger Paul Eisinger Robyn Engle Bill Evans Ron Fazio Judith Ann Fesner Joan Fiaschetti Diana Fowler Julianna Fusco Lauri Fusco Michael Gans Scott Ginsburg Amanda Gold John Greene Gail Greene

Joan Hinman Billy Jo Hidenbrandt Joshua Hedrington John Hedrington David Johnston Lena Johnston Paula Johnston Mary Ann Kimmel Gary Koster Paul LaSalle Teresa La Salle William “Dobie” Link Lori Losowski Anne Lubecki Geoff Marchione Russell Marchione Terry Martin Mary McAdoo Brian McQueen Patricia Meloris Angie Messineo Joe Migeroll Tom Moonan Ann Moster Phil Murphy Beverly Nasci Tari-Lyn Orton Debbie Pacicca Robert Pabis Barbara Pazdur Rachel Pawlikowski

Clair Papadametrious Jim Pekarski Roxanne Platt John Preski Dorothy M. Pomilio Patrick Quinn James Rank Dale Rashford Bill Reese Pam Riggleman Catherine Roman Robert Roman Lori Russo Lisa Ryder Kelly Sabia Francis Schwartz Brian Schilling Emmalynn Sharrow Alexander Simpson Freja Emily Simpson-Kaye Skinner Russell Smith Spencer Robert Smith Blanche Sweatman Anne Toepp Vito Waterman John Wright David Williams Ray “Dusty” Whitman Bob Wood

Valentine’s Day Social, Dinner and Cabaret Show

February 14th Drinks, Delicious dinner,

Entertainment 6 pm $35 per person.

Help to bring growth, healing and peace. Seating is limited

Ash Wednesday Day of Prayers

with Sister Donald Corcoran February 26th 10 am to 3 pm “Lent: Passage to Easter joy”

Will focus on the Paschal Mystery in our lives and will includes talks, re-flection time, guided meditation, &

suggestions for contemplative living. Donation $30 includes lunch.

ADORATION of the Blessed Sacrament AT TRANSFIGURATION Church Chapel

Adoration times will be from 6 am to 9 pm with 2 adorers required for each hour. To sign up or for questions call Bernadette Kapps at 315-337-5439.

Call for more info and to register call 315-735-6210

Women at the Well Come to the well and be nourished

Open to all Christian Women Last Tuesday of each month

6:30 to 8:00 pm It is a conversation to help us gain a closeness to Jesus as the woman at the well did. It will help us to

open new possibilities in our own relationship with God.

The Third Option

Find joy in your marriage and live a happier, healthier life together!

Next session February 9th Appreciating personality

Difference 6:30 - 8:30 pm Call to register.

All are welcome.

For all events call: 315-446-2680

CHRIST THE KING RETREAT AND

CONFERENCE CENTER

PARISH STAFF Director of Faith Formation Laura Mack

Organist

Office Administration Sharon Hansen

Administrative Assistants Sister Rosaire Anne DeMare, CSJ Laura Mack

Maintenance Director Mark Lagasse

Cemetery Superintendent St. Peter’s and St. Mary’s Joseph Fusco PARISH ORGANIZATION and

PARTICIPATION Altar Rosary Society Mary Wahl St. Peter’s Senior Group W. Warren Sickles, Jr Readers and Eucharistic Ministers Kathy Miller Scripture Study Betty Pettinelli Prayer Group Barbara Thomas Funeral Preparations B. Thomas Hospital Visitations Jim Flemming Volunteers are needed as:

Altar Servers * Collection helpers

Ushers * Choir * Greeters Please call the rectory for

more information.

PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS

Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm

Father Sean O’Brien, Pastor Kevin Barry, President Betty Pettinelli, Vice President Joseph Maurer, Trustee St. Peter’s Dale Rashford, Trustee St. Mary’s Joseph Stanton, Trustee St. Peter’s Michael Adey Toni Belmont Ginny Craiglow Sister Rosaire Anne De Mare Edward Donohue Doug Holdridge Carol Kaun Joan Lamb Laura Mack Marguerite Maurer Patrick Reilly Deacon Nicholas Rosher

Let us remember family, friends and parishioners in our prayers

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS Lord, hold our troops in your loving

hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the self-less act they perform for us in our time of

need, and give us peace. Amen.

Pope Francis asks us to pray for one of his published inten-tions each month. To

pray with the Pope daily Visit:clicktopray.org

Rosary for Peace The Pope has given us this

call: “Make use often of this powerful instrument which is

the prayer of the Holy Rosary, that it may bring

peace to your heart, to your family, to the Church

and the world.”

Please call the rectory for additions, deletions and corrections.