APRIL 3, 2016

"You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me, says the Lord:

Blessed are they who have not seen me, but still believe!" John 20

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

We continue in the Easter Season with Divine Mercy Sunday. There will be a special Day of Mercy celebration at Sacred Heart Cathedral this Sunday afternoon beginning at 2:30pm with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Sung Chaplet of the Divine Mercy at 3:00pm. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be made available with visiting priests and an opportunity to travel through the official Cathedral Holy Door. A brief summary of the Extraordinary Year of Mercy is reprinted from Fr. Shatzel below.

May God bless you this week! Fr. Gonyo

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THE JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY

HISTORY: Israelites in the Old Testament were to keep the Jubilee Year every 50 years (see Leviticus 25:8-55). Pope Boniface VIII opened the first Holy Year in 1300AD; traditions associated with the Holy Year developed over the next centuries (e.g. only in 1500 AD, did Pope Alexander VI open the first Holy Doors at the 4 major basilicas).

POPE FRANCIS announced this Holy Year of Mercy on April 11, 2015, with his letter MISERICORDIAE VULTUS (“Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy” are the opening lines). The Year opened on December 8, 2015, when the Pope opened the Holy Door to St. Peter’s in Rome. On December 13th, he opened the Holy Door to his own cathedral in Rome, St. John Lateran. He also invited all the bishops of the world to open such doors in their own cathedrals. (e.g. Sacred Heart Cathedral here).

PLENARY INDULGENCE: The remission of the temporal punishment due to sins already forgiven.

Conditions: 1. Passing through one of the official Holy Doors 2. Reconciliation in confession 3. Receiving Holy Eucharist 4. Praying for the Pope and his intentions 5. Praying the Profession of Faith (The Creed).

The Pope said, “These indulgences may be for ourselves or for those who are deceased.”

LOGO: With the inscription “Merciful like the Father” (from the Gospel of Luke 6:36) was designed

by Father Marko Rupnik with Jesus carrying lost humanity on his shoulders.

HYMN: An official hymn was also commissioned for the Jubilee, “Misericordes sicut Pater” with lyrics by Father Eugneio Costa, SJ, and music by Paul Inwood. It has lyrics in Italian, English, Latin and French, and is sung in the Taize-style of chant.

MAJOR JUBILEE EVENTS (Just a Sampling): 1) For the Roman Curia ~ February 22 2) For Young Boys and girls ~ April 23-25 3) For Deacons ~ May 27-29 4) For Priests ~ June 1-3 5) For the sick and Disabled ~ June 10-12 6) For Catechists ~ September 23-25 7) Marian Jubilee – October 8-9

CLOSING: Sunday, November 13 – The closing of the 3 Roman basilica doors and ALL local cathedral doors throughout the world. Sunday, November 20 ~ the Pope closes the Holy Door at St. Peter’s in Rome!!

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BEREAVEMENT EVENING

Thursday, April 21 at 7:00pm

in the Gathering Space

at Holy Trinity Church

We are pleased to have guest speaker Suzanne Shady, a member of Assumption Parish and former Chaplain with Visiting Nurse Hospice and Unity Health, as our four Webster Parishes gather for this Bereavement Evening. All are most welcome!

CALLING ALL YOUNG ADULTS (20-35 year olds)!

JOIN US - Thursday, April 7 at 7:00 pm in the Youth Center (downstairs of the Barn)

Want to participate in activities with other young adults in our area? Does playing Frisbee golf, rock climbing, getting brain freeze at an ice cream taste-off, or discussing a good book interest you? Bring your ideas to this gathering and an evening of cookies and conversation. Can’t make it, but want to be notified about upcoming events? Email ekwiatkowski@dor.org or see our Facebook page www.facebook.com/stritawebster

EUCHARIST INTENTIONS

Among the intentions for those who gather for the

Eucharist this week will be

MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2016 8:15AM LARRY SMITH – Diane Langen

TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016 8:15AM JOHN RICHARD HUDY – Verna & Phil Mendola

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016

8:15AM MARGARET FARNUNG - Dick & Ruth Heidorn

THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016

8:15AM RICHARD JOSEPH O’CONNOR – Darlene & Richard Colby

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016

8:15AM MARY CURATALO – Marie & Don Sirianni

SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2016

5:00PM MARY BILLONE – Family

SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016

7:30AM MARTY YAEGER – Mr. & Mrs. Robert Patti 9:00AM ANTHONY GALIOTTI – Wife & Family 10:30AM SAL IGNATTI – Joanne Paratore

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This week the Tabernacle Light will burn in loving memory of Brian Natalie

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A WEEK IN ROME FOR THE HOLY YEAR

Passing through the official Holy Door in St. Peter’s, taking part in an audience with Pope Francis, and obtaining the Holy Year indulgence – all these await anyone who would like to travel with Father Shatzel this fall for a full week in Rome Italy! Father is considering several dates in September or October as possible starting dates, either on Sundays or on Mondays. Unlike last year, this trip would be ONLY ONE WEEK in Rome (and not all over Italy) thus, less expensive and less moving around.

Anyone interested, please see Father Shatzel SOON (let him know which week or dates are best for you). Father must confirm and book the dates during the first week of April – your payments will come due later.

For more information about the events of this Holy Year, visit the official Vatican website at: www.im.va

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PARISH VISITATION ~ Do you have a loved one at

home, in a nursing home, or hospital that is in need of a visit? Our pastoral staff is here for you. Federal privacy regulations make it difficult for our parish to be notified by the hospital when parishioners have been admitted so please call Mary Jo DiNoto at 671-1100 ext. 13 to let us know.

St. Rita School

Spirit of Learning Corner

Did you know ? . . .

+ Save the Date! St. Rita School is hosting a MOM's

NIGHT OUT! Bring your mother, sisters, and girlfriends

for a night of shopping fun without having to host a party. Just for the fun of it, St. Rita School will be hosting all of your favorite direct sales vendors such as Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Thirty-One, Jamberry, and many more on Monday May 2 from 7:00-9:00pm. There will be snacks to share and a great

night of fun.

+ Students and teachers head back to school this week

after the Easter break. We pray that they come back safely and full of energy for the final three months of the school year.

+ If you would like to see some St. Rita School talent,

head over to Community Arts Day at Webster Schroeder High School next Saturday, April 9. From 10:00am to 4:00pm. Webster will be showing off its artistic talent and St. Rita will be represented.

+ Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women is

happy to announce that St. Rita students Emma Spagnola and Abigail Epstein are scholarship

recipients for the 2016-2017 school year. Emma and Abigail will be receiving Emerging Leadership Scholarships in the category of Character. Congratulations Emma and Abigail!

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE

AN ALTAR SERVER?

Any boy or girl in 4th grade or older who has received their First

Communion and made Reconciliation can become an altar server. Regular attendance at church, an ability to make a commitment, and a family that values worshipping together are all important characteristics of a successful server. Altar serving promotes responsibility, accountability, leadership and above all, teamwork. It is also a chance for young people to get to know other Catholic children, which helps reinforce moral and ethical values our children need to face the difficult issues in today’s society.

We will be offering an Altar Server Training Session and Refresher on Saturday, April 16 at 2:00pm in Church.

A parent from each family is asked to attend. Sign-up sheets for the next set of schedules (May, June, & July) will be available at this event. Please RSVP to Elizabeth at ekwiatkowski@dor.org or call 671-1100 x 14.

Pizza will be provided after the training!

PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 3, 2016

SUNDAY 4/3

8:30-11:00am Breakfast Club – Gym

MONDAY 4/4 10:00-11:30am Bible Study – Rm 1 4:30-5:45pm FAITH FORMATION CLASSES 6:15-7:30pm FAITH FORMATION CLASSES 7:00-8:30pm Parish Pastoral Council – Rm 1

TUESDAY 4/5

9:00-10:00am WEROC Women’s Group – Rm 3 10:30-Noon Prayer Shawl Group – Parish Office 7:00pm Finance Meeting (CC) – Parish Office

WEDNESDAY 4/6 8:45am Pray the Rosary – Church 6:30-7:30pm First Eucharist Session # 2 – Church 7:00-8:30pm Bible Study – Rm 1

THURSDAY 4/7

7:00pm Young Adult Gathering – Youth Center (Barn) 7:00-8:30pm Bible Study – Rm 1 9:00-10:30pm Men’s Basketball – Gym

SATURDAY 4/9 8:15-8:45am Pray the Rosary – Church 3:30-4:30pm Reconciliation Available in Church

PARISH SUPPORT

For Last Weekend ~ March 26 & 27

Last Week Budget Variance $ 9,802 $ 9,202 + $ 600

Year to Date Year to Date Budget Variance

$540,862 $565,489 - $24,627

(Our fiscal year is 7/1/15 – 6/30/16)

EASTER COLLECTION: $ 14,775

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! We all grow spiritually when we share.

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL UPDATE!

Catholic Ministries Appeal Goal $147,317

Pledges Received to Date $ 142,962

Balance Due $ 4,355

# of Donors 691 Households

We are at 97% of our goal. Thank you, if you have

already made your gift this year. If you are able to make a gift - extra pledge cards are available in Church or you can give online at www.dor.org.

CARE FOR GOD’S HOUSE: Week of April 3 Dawn Clark

LINENS: Next Week – April 10 Jackie Volo

We welcome the newest members of our

parish family who were baptized this

weekend:

Madeline Nicole Ehmann

Aubrielle Lorien LaCara

Luke Richard Kofira

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BIBLE READINGS:

3 Sun 2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)

Acts 5:12-16 Ps 118:2-4,13-15,22-24 Rv 1:9- 11a,12-13,17-19 Jn 20:19-31 4 Mon Annunciation of the Lord Is 7:10-14;8:10 Ps 40:7-11 Heb 10:4-10 Lk 1:26-38 5 Tue St. Vincent Ferrer Acts 4:32-37 Ps 93:1,1-2,5 Jn 3:7b-15 6 Wed Acts 5:17-26 Ps 34:3-9 Jn 3:16-21 7 Thu St. John Baptist de la Salle Acts 5:27-33

Ps 34:2,9,17-20 Jn 3:31-36 8 Fri Acts 5;34-42 Ps 27:1,4,13-14 Jn 6:1-15 9 Sat Acts 6:1-7 Ps 33:1-2,4-5,18-19 Jn 6:16-21

10 Sun 3rd Sunday of Easter Acts 5:27-32,40b-41 Ps 30:2,4-6,11-13 Rv 5;11-14 Jn 21:1-19

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ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULED NEXT Weekend ~ April 9 & 10

Saturday, 5:00pm Brandon Connor, Matthew Connor, Rachel Connor

Sunday, 7:30am: Ian Avery, Patrick Childs

Sunday, 9:00am:

Michael Facci, Riley Stuver, Brennan Hancock, Caitlin Hancock

Sunday, 10:30am:

Natalie Colpoys, Grace Colpoys, Nathan Chamberlain, Liam Clark

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BREAKFAST NEWS!

Join us for breakfast Sunday mornings from 8:30-11:00am in the Parish Center. We offer a “Special” each Sunday and always have a traditional menu as well.

Next Week’s Special: Chocolate Pancakes with Whipped Cream and Strawberry Sauce served with your choice of bacon or sausage and a bottomless cup of coffee. Our ministry runs on donations only which are greatly appreciated.

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DID YOU KNOW? Some of our newer parishioners may wonder why we kneel after the recessional hymn at the end of Mass. It is a tradition at St. Rita Church to take a moment to say three Hail Mary’s for the next person from our parish who will join the Lord in heaven.

GET READY FOR OUR 62nd ANNUAL ST. RITA FIESTA!

Friday, June 3 5:00 - 10:00pm

Saturday, June 4 2:00 - 10:00pm

Fiesta time is almost here! Come celebrate with us and enjoy great food, fun and entertainment. The St. Rita Fiesta is the largest single parish event in the Diocese of Rochester featuring games, sweet treats, books, delicious food, a 5K and 10K race, inflatables, and live entertainment by Ruby Shooz and Jive Street Five!

This year’s tithe recipient is Mercy Community Services, so your support also helps underserved individuals and families in the greater Rochester community.

WE NEED YOU! Now is the time to be a part of our success story – available opportunities include:

Book Sale Coordinator Sponsorship Coordinator Talent Show Co-Chair Grounds Clean Up Coordinator Raffle Pre-Sales Coordinator Alumni Event Coordinator

SUPPORT US! We invite you to become a sponsor of

the 62nd Annual St. Rita Fiesta. Great sponsor packages are available, starting at the $100 Copper Level, up to the $3,500 Title Sponsor Level.

Please contact us today for more information at fiesta@saintritawebster.org or call the office 671-1100

See our St. Rita website for complete Fiesta and Sponsor details at www.saintritawebster.org/fiesta

ST. RITA SPECTACULAR RAFFLE (See the Flyer in this bulletin!)

Raffle tickets will be on sale after all Masses on the weekends of:

April 9 & 10 April 30 & May 1

May 21 & 22 May 28 & 29

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WEBSTER CROP WALK

Sunday, May 1 at 1:00pm

Starting at the Webster Baptist Church - 59 South Ave.

Proceeds help provide emergency aid, clean water, food, and farming supplies to those in need. For more information or to make a donation, please call Carol at 671-7832 or www.crophunger walk.org/websterny

Our St. Rita Society is happy to host their next event

SING ALONG WITH SHATZEL !

Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00pm

in the Parish Center

ALL ARE WELCOME!! Men and women, get ready to

have some old fashioned fun as our own Father Shatzel tickles the ivories and plays some popular tunes from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s including some patriotic songs that you know and love.

Bring your family and friends and be prepared to sing along and to be entertained! Refreshments will be available for all who sing along!

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ARE YOU READY FOR THE HUNGER GAMES?

Sunday, April 24 1:00-3:00pm in the Parish Center

For many people, even in our own community, hunger is not a game, but a constant reality. Join us for a Community Food Experience that will change the way you look at food, poverty, and hunger. All ages are welcome – participants under 12 should attend with an adult or older sibling. Reserve your spot today by emailing ekwiatkowski@dor.org or call the office at 671-1100 x 14. Admission is one canned or boxed food item per person.

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WEDDING JUBILEE MASS

Sunday, May 22 at 2:00pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral

The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano will preside at this Wedding Jubilee Mass to honor couples who have been married 25 years or more. A reception to honor the attendees will follow the Mass. You do not need to register in order to attend.

If you would like your name and anniversary (25, 50 and above) to be included in the Marriage Anniversaries section of the Catholic Courier's June print edition, please send an email or a letter with the following information: Your Names, Your current Church ~ and the Town and Wedding date/year you were married.

Email: newsroom@CatholicCourier.com

Or By Mail: Wedding Anniversaries Catholic Courier P.O. Box 24379 Rochester NY 14624-0379

You also are welcome to submit an anniversary of 25 or more years to be listed on the Courier's website in June. However, due to space limitations, only anniversaries of 25, 50 or more years will be listed in the Courier's print edition.

Think you have to own a business to sponsor the St. Rita Fiesta?

Guess again.

Anyone can sponsor the Fiesta and show their support for this annual event that

has been a Webster community tradition for 62 years. As a sponsor, you will be

supporting the work of more than 50 St. Rita ministries and helping to offset the

operational expenses associated with the parish-supported St. Rita School. This

year, a portion of the 62nd Annual St. Rita Fiesta proceeds will be donated to

Mercy Community Services, Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports and

empowers individuals and families to take control of their own lives and wellbeing.

Following are the different levels of sponsorship available. If none of these

sponsorship levels fit your desired level of giving, any personal donation would be

greatly appreciated. To be a St. Rita Fiesta sponsor, complete the form on back

and drop it off or mail it to the Parish Office, along with a check. Thank you for

considering this opportunity to support the Fiesta!

Gold Level ― $1,500 8-foot table in Sponsor Recognition

Center during the Fiesta 8-inch by 2-inch ad in four-page, full-

color insert that appears Thursday before Fiesta in Democrat & Chronicle (circulation ~30,000)

Name and logo on 700 volunteer and 5k/10k race t-shirts

Name mention in bulletins, on the St. Rita website, and on social media sites, including the Fiesta Facebook page

Name on sponsor banner at Fiesta Ten free inflatable wristbands

Silver Level ― $500 8-foot table in Sponsor Recognition

Center during the Fiesta 4-inch by 2-inch ad in four-page,

full-color insert that appears Thursday before Fiesta in Democrat & Chronicle (circulation ~30,000)

Name mention in bulletins, on the St. Rita website, and on social media sites, including the Fiesta Facebook page

Name on sponsor banner at Fiesta Four free inflatable wristbands

Bronze Level ― $250 Name mention in four-page, full-

color insert that appears Thursday before Fiesta in Democrat & Chronicle (circulation ~30,000)

Name mention in bulletins, on the St. Rita website, and on social media sites, including the Fiesta Facebook page

Name on sponsor banner at Fiesta Two free inflatable wristbands

Copper Level ― $100 Name mention in bulletins, on the

St. Rita website, and on social media sites, including the Fiesta Facebook page

Name on sponsor banner at Fiesta One free inflatable wristband

Sponsorship Form Drop off or mail this form with a check payable to St. Rita Fiesta by April 27 to:

St. Rita Church, 1008 Maple Dr., Webster, NY 14580

Sponsorship Level

Gold ($1,500)

Silver ($500)

Bronze ($250)

Copper ($100)

Other:

Amount Enclosed: $

Sponsor Name:

Sponsor Address:

Contact Name: Phone #:

E-Mail Address:

Would you like your name displayed in Fiesta materials? Yes No

If yes, how would you like it displayed?

62nd St. Rita Fiesta Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, 2016