May 17, 2015 Bulletin - The Franciscan Church of the Assumption

May 17, 2015
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Welcome to Assumption
Fr. Timothy Dore, OFM Conv.
Rector
Sr. Ann Kenyon, OSF
Pastoral Associate
Robert Dietrich
& Edward Grabowski— Trustees
Sr. Dolores Bush, OSF
Director of
Franciscan Northside Ministries
Sr. James Peter Ridgeo, OSF
Coordinator of Poverello Health Center
Rosemary Costa, OFS
Director of The Franciscan Place
Fr. Adam Keltos, OFM Conv.
Fr. Jeffrey Keefe, OFM Conv.
Diocesan Director of Courage
Fr. Robert Amrhein, OFM Conv.
The Franciscan Place
Br. James Amrhein, OFM Conv.
Director of Assumption
Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen
Joanne Amato & Nancy Miano
Liturgical Minister Coordinators
Glenn Armstrong—Director of Music
David Scholl—Coordinator of Ushers
Dennis Brady
Director of Finance
Lexie Kwiek
Administrative Assistant
Mary Fortino
Risk Management
Julia Hannan
Admin Asst—Poverello Health Center
Jennifer Huntley
Coordinator of Mission Advancement
Jeffrey Schardt
Director of Volunteers
Betty Seifritz
Prayer Line (458-1199)
Celebration of the Eucharist
Monday - Saturday: 8:30 am
Sat. Vigil: 4:00 pm;
Sunday: 9:30 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:00 - 3:45 pm
in the Upper Church
Marriage and Baptism
Please call the church office.
My Sisters and Brothers:
The last words of today’s second reading are “God is love, and whoever remains in love
remains in God and God in him [or her]” (see 1 John 4:16). It seems to me that these
words are a wonderful introduction to Jesus’ prayer to the Father as presented in today’s
Gospel. In it he pleads: “Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that
they may be one just as we are one . . . so that they may share my joy completely . . . I do
not ask that you take them out of the world but that you keep them from the evil one . . .
consecrate them in the truth” (see John 17:11b-19). In the previous chapter of the same
Gospel, Jesus had already told his disciples to have “courage.” He said to them: “In the
world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world” (see John
16: 33b). Isn’t it precisely because we “remain” in God’s love that Jesus can assure his
disciples that he has “conquered the world” and that they should have no fear? In
today’s Gospel, Jesus pleads with the same loving Father to “protect from the evil one”
those whom he sends into the world. There is no doubt in my mind that Jesus was very
aware of the regular, ordinary, run-of-the-mill human weaknesses that his disciples had
(and certainly we have too!). Jesus knows and guarantees to us that love will conquer all
fear! He prays fervently to the Father for the continued faith and strength of all of his
disciples, including those of us who remain in the world today! And of course, because
we know Jesus loves us, we desire with all of our hearts to love him too! We also have
confidence that Jesus will always be with us, and that he will provide whatever strength
we need to overcome any negative powers or forces we might face in our lives. We need
not fear those things that otherwise promise to threaten our peace and want to destroy
our sense of being blessed. With this in mind, we can therefore pray the same prayer of
Jesus! We can lovingly encourage all of our sisters and brothers to have confidence that
we will always have the protection of the Father. This is especially true when we are
faced with the temptations and struggles of “the world.” And even though we
understand that it won’t always be easy, we can remain sure of God’s loving presence in
our lives. It’s likely that we will sometimes fail to love others as we should, and we may
give in to other temptations as well (these weaknesses are also known as “sin”), but we
can be sure that even so, God is always with us! Jesus knew well the realities of human
life, and the fact that none of us are perfect, and this is why he pleaded so fervently to the
Father on our behalf. Let us take confidence in this prayer of Jesus, and let us be sure
that each one of us is “consecrated in truth.” This desire and prayer of Jesus really is
about that which enables us to love God and others at our best. And so, let us strive to
live our consecration with pure love, with confidence and with joy! May we always trust
the power of our God, he who is love!
Christ is Risen, Truly, He is Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Praise God! Friar Timothy
Join us for a week of celebration in
honor of St. Anthony of Padua!
Attention Separated/ Divorced:
Branch Out and Grow!
There will be nine days of Masses and Novena
prayers to Saint Anthony
A support group for separated and divorced meets
Wednesday, May 20th from 7:00pm– 8:30pm at
Bishop Ludden High School,
815 Fay Road, Syracuse, NY
The celebrations begin on Thursday, June 4th
with a reception of the “Pilgrim Relic” of St. Anthony
and Mass at 5:30pm. We will be joined by the Very
Reverend Friar James McCurry, OFM Conv., Minister
Provincial, Our Lady of Angels Province.
Besides support, we will also be showing a meditative
video: “Forgiveness” by DivorceCare and discussing it.
All are welcome!
For more information, please call (315) 472-6754 ext. 5
www.familylifeeducationsyracuse.org
Visit our website and Facebook page for more
information & updates about our Novena events!
Sponsored by Family Life Education
(A Hope Appeal Agency)
www.AssumptionChurchSyracuse.org
The altar flowers, in memory of
Albert Busch, were given by Mark
Busch and Debbie Busch Thomas.
The 22nd annual Mr. B’s CBA Co-Ed Basketball
camp will be held July 13—16, 2015.
Enroll online at www.cbasyracuse.org
(under ‘Athletics’ link), or you can contact
Coach B at 446-9365.
Memorial Day
On Monday, May 25th, the only
Mass will be celebrated at Assumption
Cemetery at 10:00am, for all deceased of
the Assumption family.
In case of rain, Mass will be in the Lower
Church at 10:30am.
The Church Office will
be closed for the
holiday, and will
reopen on Tuesday.
Faith Formation 2015: Pentecost Series
“Foundations of the Catholic Faith”
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Saturdays from 9:15am — 10:45am
April 11th — May 23rd
In the Mother Marianne Room
All are invited to join us for our Saturday
morning Mass at 8:30am in the Grotto Church.
We will provide coffee and donuts immediately
after Mass. This faith formation series will begin
each week at 9:15 am and is offered free of charge
to all who come!
November’s Song
Based on the original play by George Herman
June 6, 2015 at 1:00pm
Followed by a casual reception in the Redhouse Café.
Join us for an inspiring performance that shares the
life story of a woman of courage, innovation, compassion
and faith.
From her early years as a community
leader here in Syracuse, through decades
of caring for the thousands of exiled
Hawaiians afflicted with leprosy.
A benefit performance for the St. Marianne
Cope Shrine & Museum
Visit www.theRedhouse.org for ticket information
The Franciscan Place Chapel and
Religious Gift Shoppe at Destiny USA
9645 Destiny USA Dr.
(315) 471-9511
Hours: Mon thru Thurs., 10 am-8pm
Fri & Sat, 10 am—6 pm
Sunday, 11 am—6 pm
Mass Schedule: Mon-Wed- Fri, 12:15 pm
Tues & Thurs, 4:15 pm
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:
Friday, 1pm-4pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Mon & Tues: 2-4pm,
Wed: 2-4pm, 7-8pm
Thurs & Fri: 10am-12pm, 2-4pm
Saturday, 11am-2pm
Rosary prayed Wednesday after 12:15 Mass
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Friday 1pm-4pm
Nifty 450 Update:
There are only 114 tickets left!
Get yours now for a chance to win!
For more information, call Joanne at 451-9015.
A Family Perspective from the Family Life Education
Office (A Hope Appeal Agency)
Jesus was worried about his disciples, and he turned
to prayer. No matter how much time we spent trying
to “guard and protect” our children, each day they
become less dependent on us, and we must let go
and let God. Prayer and parenting go together.
Catholic Fellowship for Young Professionals
Tuesday, May 26 | 6:30pm– 8:30pm
At Holy Family Church, 127 Chapel Dr., Syracuse
The evening begins with candlelit Eucharistic
Adoration from 6:30– 7:30pm. The hour starts with guided
Lectio Divina, and is followed by a time for simple praise led
by acoustic guitar. The Holy Hour will conclude with solemn
benediction.
The evening then moves to Buddy’s Pub (across the street)
for a brief theological discussion delivered by Father Hage.
For more information, call Fr. Jason Hage at (315) 488-3139 ext. 25
All are welcome!
Collection Update May 10, 2015:
Regular: $3,692.00 | Mother’s Day: $402.55
( 2014 Collection: Regular: $2,944.00 | Mother’s Day: $566.00 )
Mass attendance: Saturday—103, Sunday—120
Mass Intentions
For the Week
Of May 17th
Intention/Requested by
Sunday, May 17—Seventh Sunday of Easter
4 pm (Sat) For the Parishioners
9:30 am (Sun) Albert Busch/ Debbie & Marc
Monday, May 18–Easter Weekday
8:30 am Anthony Costa/ Zirilli Family
Tuesday, May 19—Easter Weekday
8:30 am Rose DeVita/ Chad Porter
Wednesday, May 20—Easter Weekday
8:30 am Kenneth W. Florczyk/ Sandra Florczyk Matt
Thursday, May 21—Easter Weekday
8:30 am Stephen O. Nami/ James J. Smith
Friday, May 22—Easter Weekday
8:30 am Rose & William Zoeller/ Mix & Payne
Families
Saturday, May 23—Easter Weekday
8:30 am Thanksgiving/ Pauchard Family
Sunday, May 24—Pentecost Sunday
4 pm (Sat) For the Parishioners
9:30 am (Sun) John F. Murphy/ Lois & Family
Thank you for your continued generosity!
Wedding Banns:
I — Jessica Pudney & Matthew Horan
We need your help!
Looking for volunteers!
Francis House, a vibrant, warm and loving home for
persons who are terminally ill, is in need of volunteers.
As a volunteer you could serve our residents and work as a
receptionist. It is a most rewarding ministry and there are a
variety of opportunities for service that may interest you.
We have a big need during our evening shift (4pm– 7pm)
and all shifts on weekends.
Please call Rae Carver for information at (315) 475-5422
Thank you!
Church Office (Mon thru Fri, 9 am - 3 pm)…….422-4833
Assumption Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen…….….473-9101
Franciscan Northside Ministries………………….…423-9961
The Franciscan Place………………………………….….471-9511
FrancisCorps……………………………………………….426-0481
Militia of the Immaculata
Mondays at 7 pm at Assumption Church
For details, contact Jim Smith at jims99@msn.com
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Assumption Men’s Group
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Bede Hess Room
For details, call Mike at (585) 743-5631
————————————————————Young Adult Praise & Worship—Every 4th Friday
of the month at the Franciscan Place starting at 6:30 pm
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Filipino Mass—Every First Sunday at 3 pm