Saint Casimir’s Church 212 N. McKinley Avenue, Endicott, New York 13760 PASTOR: Rev. Matthew S. Wieczorek RECTORY/OFFICE: (607) 785-3262 FAX: (607) 785-4772 OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Thursday (9:00 A.M. – 2 P.M.) Emergency: Call anytime E-Mail: stcasimirs@verizon.net

Web-site: http://parishesonline.com/scripts/hostedsites/org.asp?ID=9983 80+ Years of Faith and Fidelity 1928 – 2013 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MASSES: Saturday Vigil: 5:30 P.M. Sundays: 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. Weekdays: 8:00 A.M. Holy Days: See bulletin for Mass times

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions): Saturday: 4:00– 5:00 P.M.

Mass Intentions

Saturday – June 1–St. Justin, Martyr 5:30 P.M. – † Anne Signorelli – Son, Ralph

Sunday – June 2 – The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

8:30 A.M. – † Helen Benzelewski – Altar-Rosary Society

11:00 A.M. – † Robert Purtell - Quackenbush Family Monday – June 3 – St. Charles Lwanga & companions

8:00 A.M. – † All Souls Remembrances

Tuesday – June 4– Weekday 8:00 A.M. - † Edward Price – Mary Lou Wednesday – June 5– St. Boniface, bishop & martyr

8:00 A.M. – For Int. Msgr Adolph Kantor, 70

th Anniversary of Ordination

Thursday– June 6 – Weekday 8:00 A.M. – For the people of St. Casimir’s Parish

Litany of JC P & V

Friday –June 7– The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 8:00 A.M. – † Betty Nickerson – Mary Lou

D.M. Chaplet

Saturday – June 8 – The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

5:30 P.M. – † Betty Nickerson (Anv.) – Stan & Helene

Sunday – June 9 –Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 A.M. – † Henry Dutkowsky - Florence

11:00 A.M. – † Sophie Marchetti – Walt Luberecki

Flowers in the Sanctuary are offeredFlowers in the Sanctuary are offeredFlowers in the Sanctuary are offeredFlowers in the Sanctuary are offered

In honor of Msgr. Adolph Kantor, Celebrating 70 years of Ordination

&

In Memory of Anne Signorelli – by son, Ralph

Candle Intentions

Sanctuary Light – † Bernice Romanowski – Family St. Joseph - † David Esposito – Carol & Family Our Lady of Czestochowa - † Jan Fudala – Wife

† John Kazimierz Fudala – Mother & Sisters We welcome into the Church our newest members

of the Body of Christ as they are baptized. Please keep in your prayers:

Anthony Phillip Gill &

Ashton Robert Lucas Cwynar

AS WE MOVE FORWARDAS WE MOVE FORWARDAS WE MOVE FORWARDAS WE MOVE FORWARD

The merger of Saint Casimir’s Church with St. Joseph’s Church is in progress. We will keep you informed as we receive information.

Next weekend, June 8 & 9, we welcome Father Charles Opondo-Owara, pastor of Saint Joseph’s Church to St. Casimir’s, as our celebrant for Mass.

On Saturday, June 29, 2013, there will be the Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. On Sunday, June 30, 2013, Father Matt and the people of St. Casimir’s will celebrate the last weekend Mass here at 11:00 a.m. We pray that those who are able will join in this final celebration Mass. There will NOT be an 8:30 Mass on June 30th.

Father Matt will continue to say daily Mass (Monday – Friday) here at St. Casimir’s (combined with St. Joseph’s) through the month of July at 8:00 a.m. Weekend Mass will be at St. Joseph’s (Mass times are listed in the bulletin).

All of St. Casimir’s sacramental information will be kept at St. Joseph’s Church. This includes Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage and Death records. You will be able to obtain a copy of these by calling the St. Joseph’s office when they are needed.

Please be sure to register at the church of your choice by July 1st or as soon as possible. You will be enrolled with envelopes and given information about education programs available for youth and adults, ministries and groups to join and provided opportunities to meet new people.

Please continue to keep the people of our St. Casimir’s parish in your prayers throughout the next few months, as we all face the challenges of change. May the Holy Spirit guide us in all our choices, give us peace, and renew in us the joy and excitement we find in our faith in Jesus Christ.

From the Pastor’s desk …

For many years the Feast of Corpus Christi was celebrated on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday. How appropriate, since Jesus Christ gave us Gift of His Body and Blood at the Last Supper – on Holy Thursday! But Holy Thursday was filled with other liturgical rites such as the Lord’s example of humble service in washing the feet of His disciples – and the Eucharistic Procession and Adoration at the Altar of Repose.

In the new liturgy the feast is now referred to as the Body AND Blood of Jesus Christ. This title helps to distinguish it from the more recent and more frequent reference to the Church as the “Mystical Body of Christ”. Yes WE are the members of His Body, and Jesus is the Head and Heart of the Church-Body!

Recently Rosalie Bronner brought me a copy of a bulletin from Our Lady of Hope Church in Post Orange, FL. It contained an article entitled “SHOES IN CHURCH”. I am not sure who the author might be. But I believe it fits today’s celebration by the Body of Christ of “The Body and Blood of Christ”.

I showered and shaved, I adjusted my tie. I got there and sat in a pew just in time. Bowing my head in prayer as I closed my eyes, I saw the shoe of the man next to me touching my own, I sighed. With plenty of room on either side I thought, “why must our soles touch?” It bothered me, his shoe touching mine but it didn’t bother him much. A prayer began: “Our Father” … I thought, “this man with the shoes, has no pride. They’re dusty, worn and scratched. Even worse, there are holes on the side!” “Thank You for blessings,” the prayer went on. The ‘shoe man’ said … a quiet “Amen”. I tried to focus on the prayer …But my thoughts were on his shoes again. “Aren’t we supposed to look our best, when walking through that door?” “Well, this certainly isn’t it.” I thought … Glancing towards the floor. Then the prayer was ended … And the songs of praise began. The ‘shoe man’ was certainly loud … Sounding proud as he sang. His voice lifted to the rafters … His hands were raised high. The Lord could surely hear .. the ‘shoe man’s’ voice from the sky! It was time for the offering … And what I threw in was steep. I watched as the ‘shoe man’ reached … into his pockets so deep. I saw what was pulled out … what the ‘shoe man’ put in. Then I heard a soft clink … as when silver hits tin. The sermon really bored me … to tears, - and that’s no lie. It was the same for the ‘shoe man’ … for tears fell from his eyes. At the end of the service ... as is the custom here, We must greet new visitors .. and show them good cheer. But I felt moved somehow … and I wanted to meet the ‘shoe man’. So after the closing prayer…I reached over and shook his hand. . He was old and his skin was dark … and his hair was truly a mess. But I thanked him for coming … for being our ‘guest’. He said, “My name is Charlie … and I am glad to meet you, my friend.” There were tears in his eyes … but he had a large, wide grin. “Let me explain,” he said … wiping tears from his eyes. “I’ve been coming here for months… and you’re the first to say ‘Hi’.” “I know that my appearance … is not like the rest. But I really do try … to always look my best. I always clean and polish my shoes … before my very long walk, But by the time I get here … they’re dirty and dusty – like chalk.” My heart filled with pain … and I swallowed to hide my tears. As he continued to apologize … for daring to sit so near, He said, “When I get here … I know I must look a sight, But I thought if I could touch, ... then maybe our souls might unite.” I was silent for a moment … knowing whatever was said Would pale in comparison … I spoke from my heart, not my head. “Oh, you’ve touched me” I said … ”and taught me, in part, That the best of any man … is what is found in the heart.” May the Body of Christ touch your soul … & …soles. HAPPY FEAST DAY – to ALL the members of the BODY of CHRIST!

Next Sunday at the 8:30 A.M. Mass, we honor our 2013 Graduates, Jacob Bowen and Ellen Coon. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors. We are proud of each of you!

PLEASE JOIN US!

“You are a priest forever” In celebration and thanksgiving In celebration and thanksgiving In celebration and thanksgiving In celebration and thanksgiving of Father Matt of Father Matt of Father Matt of Father Matt as he retires from active as he retires from active as he retires from active as he retires from active pastoral ministry.pastoral ministry.pastoral ministry.pastoral ministry.

SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013 POLISH COMMUNITY CENTER

4-5 p.m. – Cash Bar

5 p.m. – Dinner (salad, chicken, holupki, vegetable, bread,

dessert, coffee & tea)

Cost: Adults $20, Child (5 to 11):

$10, Under 5: Free

Due to limited seating, we can only finalize your reservation when we

receive payment.

Questions? Call Bill & Bev Marsh at 754-0557

Reservations may be placed in the collection basket, or returned to the

office in an envelope marked “Retirement Dinner”

…………………………………………… We / I will be attending the dinner for

Father Matt on June 30th

Name : _____________________

Number Attending: Adults _______ Child (5 – 11 yrs) _______ Under 5 yrs. Old _______

Please include payment with your reservation

Checks may be made out to “St. Casimir’s”

In Our Church

LADIES GUILD JUNE MEETING The last St. Casimir's Ladies Guild meeting will be on Monday, June 10th at 6:00 p.m. at Nick’s, Main St., Endicott. For more information or concerns please contact Patty Rozelle at 785-1036 or

prozelle@stny.rr.com or AnnaMarie at 785-4001.

Family Night at the B-Mets Everyone's invited to the Binghamton Mets game on Thurs., June 27th! Come see the future NY Mets and NY Yankees (Trenton Thunder) face off in the Northern version of the Subway Series! Game time is 6:35 p.m.

It's also "Thirsty Thursday" so there will be 2-for-1 pricing on all fountain Coca Cola drinks and all draft beer brands. Sign up on the south side table to reserve your $4 discounted ticket(s) today! Ticket sign-up deadline is Sunday, June 23rd.

Each altar server gets a free ticket, courtesy of the St. Casimir Ladies Guild.

If you have any questions, please contact Ed or Patty Rozelle at 785-1036 (erozelle@stny.rr.com, prozelle@stny.rr.com). Let's go Mets!

PARISH SUPPORT May 25/26 Second Collection:

This Week: Clerical Fund

Next Week: Catholic Communication

Thank you for your continued generosity.

LECTORS & EXTRA-ORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION SCHEDULE

June 8 / 9 5:30 p.m. (L) L. Wilson J. Kurkowski, E. Wendt, E. Zareski 8:30 a.m. (L) B. Marsh B. Marsh, M. Rekula, J. Staeuble 11:00 a.m. (L) W. Luberecki R. Giovannitti, M. Maciolek,W.Luberecki

Area Happenings

ST. JOSEPH’S BAZAAR Sat JUNE 1 (4-11 PM) & Sun JUNE 2 (12–4 PM

Live Bands! Saturday Night – Heritage. Ethnic Sunday – handmade potato pancakes, The Moravian Dancers at Noon & Polka Jets” 12 – 3 pm. Games, theme baskets, raffles prizes, ethnic foods & bake sale, Teen Alley, Sugar and Spice Café, & White Elephant.

MICHAEL BUBLÉ TRIBUTE CONCERT by Scott Keo – Thurs., June 6th, 7-9 PM under the Big Tent at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Endicott. All seats reserved. $25. Call 785-3401 for Reservations.

ST. ANTHONY’S FEAST DAYS – JUNE 7,8,& 9 Friday 6- midnight, Saturday, 5- Midnight, Sunday, 1-5 pm. Italian foods & pastries, continuous entertainment, kid’s games, casino and raffles.

RUMMAGE SALE AT MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH IN MAINE – FRI.& SAT. JUNE 7 & 8 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Indoors – rain or shine!

2013 BROOME COUNTY CYO CAMPS Visit leaguelineup.com/bccyo, call 584-7800 x 431 or email CYO@ccbc.net for the following: Girls Softball Camp – July 8 – 10 (Gr. 5-8) Girls Basketball Camp – July 8-11(Gr.3-9) Boys Basketball – July 15-18 (Gr. 4-8)

CYO Cheerleading Coordinator Needed Stipend position, Oct. – Feb. Visit leaguelineup.com/bccyo – Classified Ads tab, call 584-7800 x 431 or email CYO@ccbc.net.

SCCHS Summer Youth Cheerleading Clinic July 10-12, Grades 1-7. $50/participant. Contact Coach Ginelle Croteau@727-6991. Save the Date - September 28, 2013 Excitement abounds! Immaculee IIobagiza, a most sought after inspirational speaker is coming to share her amazing journey from despair to forgiveness. So mark your calendar as there will be a limited number of tickets sold. More information to follow soon! Check out www.immaculee.com. Merry-Go-Round Theatre – “Legally Blond” Tues. July 16 - $85 includes bus, show ticket and lunch at Lasca’s Restaurant. Short stop in Skaneateles on the way home. Dinner on your own. St. Joseph’s Church. Call Grace at 754-1241.

Remember in Prayer

Those who are sick…

Rosalie Bronner Stanley Blazavich Jacqueline Coty Betty Collier Eugenia David Mary DeBellas

Margaret Dutkowsky Kelly Esposito

Genevieve Fedorowicz Elsie Fiato Bill Gasbarra Velma Gerlock Patrick Hebbard Karen Hromalik

Rev. Msgr. Adolph Kantor Mary Konikowski Louise Kozol John Kulasza Laurie Kurkoski Vera Kurkoski Amanda Lindley Frances Lopke

Stan & Marge Maciolek Mason Markosky Don Marshall, Jr. Jane Nedopytalski Joyce Parrish

Judy Romanowski Vera Sadonis

Vivian Sienkewicz Athanasius Sirilla

Helen & Steve Slama Theresa Slama Jessica Snell

Corney Standish John & Shirley Sweden John J. Tasber III

Fr. Michael Taylor, OFM Conv Irena Walach Lynn Wells

Louise Wisniski Alfred P. Wieczorek

Fr. Matthew Wieczorek Ewa Mackiewicz Wolfe Gabrielle Zareski Stanley Zareski

For our graduates For those serving in our military

& all who need our prayers this week.

Please contact the rectory with any changes.

Thank you.

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCHST. JOSEPH’S CHURCHST. JOSEPH’S CHURCHST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH

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Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Monday: 12 noon Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri: 8 a.m. Daily Masses are in the church. Confessions on Saturday: 3 p.m.