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 Spirit Alive! The Gospel of Mark
Week of Jan 4, 2009 (Epiphany)
Read Mark’s Gospel Chapter 4
Reflection Questions: (Mk 4:
35-41)
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What terrifying storm or movie
can you still recall vividly?
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What emotions did the disciples
feel as this storm raged on and on?
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What “storms” in your life does
Jesus need to calm?
 PRAYER
FOR THE NEW YEAR - O
God of new beginnings, thank you for the gift of a new year. May it be a
time of grace for us, a time to grow in faith and love, a time to renew our
commitment to your Son, Jesus Christ. May it be a year of blessing for us, a
time to cherish family and friends, a time to embrace our faith. Walk with
us every day, every hour, and let your light shine through us. For we are
pilgrims through this year walking not alone but with you and with one
another. Amen.
 WELCOME,
Fr. Tony!
We begin 2009 with a new
pastor, a new president and always new grace for each day. we are happy to
greet Fr. Tony and continue our journey in faith together. Please enjoy the
coffee hours today after each Mass as an opportunity to introduce yourself
and offer a warm hello. And special thanks to all those who are providing us
with these fine receptions.
CATHEDRAL HALLORAN - ALL
SAINTS CHORAL FESTIVAL!
Enjoy much beautiful organ and choral music at Sacred Heart Cathedral,
Sunday, January 11,
2:00pm featuring choirs from
around the diocese.
Free will offering to benefit St. Joseph’s Northside and the Maplewood/
Edgerton Food Cupboard. All are welcome.
 CATHOLIC
RADIO 1460AM - Give
a listen for Rochester’s best kept secret… turn to your radio next time in
the car or at home to AM 1460….Catholic radio 24 hours a day 7 days a week….WHIC
(Holy & Immaculate Conception) promotes the teachings and truths of Jesus
Christ in a variety of programming from a variety of sources designed for
evangelization and catechesis….AM 1460 is a listener supported not for
profit organization sanctioned but not financially supported by the
diocese...we’re a “general store” of Catholic programming and we know you
will find a program which will strengthen your knowledge and faith in the
Catholic Church...for our monthly bulletin or to contact us it’s
www.whicradio.com. To pray
“ The Family Rosary For Peace”
tune in Saturday - Sunday 6:30pm and Monday - Friday 7:00pm at station
1460am.
 STEWARDSHIP DAY
will be Saturday,
May 9th. This annual conference gathers parish committees and newcomers for
speakers, sharing and updates on stewardship ideas. Save the date! Contact
Joan Baleno or the Rectory if you are interested. And pray our own
understanding of stewardship deepens and grows.
 DEAR
FRIENDS, THANK YOU
for
your countless kindnesses to me not only as I left but across the 12
1/2 years since I arrived. In so many ways you have shown me lived
faith, hope and love. Thank you for your prayers and best wishes, cards and
gifts, and receptions after last weekend’s Masses. And I must particularly
thank everyone on our staff who did so much for me and does so much for you
that only God really sees. You and Fr. Tony are in my heart and prayers.
Peace and blessings always. Fr. Paul Tomasso
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 ANOTHER
WAY, ANOTHER PATH -
After their encounter with our Lord, scripture tells us the Magi went home
“another way.” Is God inviting you to travel another path? Priesthood and
religious life are counter-culture choices. Maybe, God is asking you to
consider a different way to use your gifts for the good of the Kingdom.
Please pray about it and, if you’d like more information, contact the
Office of Vocation Awareness @ 585-461-2890, www.dor.org/vocations, or by
email: vocations@dor.org. And we all can do two other things: daily pray
for vocations and also encourage a relative, neighbor or friend to consider
this calling for themselves.
JANUARY MEETINGS -
Please note these dates:
Liturgy Committee, Jan. 7; Latino Ministry Committee, Jan. 11; Pastoral
Council, Jan. 14 (Changed Date); Altagracia Celebration, Jan. 21; Finance
Council, Jan 28; Neighbors Supper, Jan. 29. All are welcome.
REQUESTING PRAYERS -
Anyone wishing to seek
prayers from our Prayer Network can call 266-2086 or 381-4887. We are
fortunate to have this ministry in our community and are grateful to all who
participate by praying for requested intentions through our Prayer Network.
BULLETIN ARTICLES AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS -
Materials for our weekly bulletin must be submitted to the Rectory office by
noon, Monday, two weeks in advance of publishing date. Thank
 you
for your cooperation.
WITH COLD AND FLU SEASON UPON
US, no one should
come to church sick. God understands and everyone will be grateful. It is an
act of charity in this case, to stay home and not share sickness. Indeed, it
might be a sin to come to church sick!
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS -
If you have not yet
received a 2008 year-end contribution statement from Holy Family or Holy
Apostles, please fill out the form below and return it either by mail, the
Sunday collection or drop it off at your parish office. It would be helpful
if you could provide your parishioner number from your collection envelope
as well. Thank you.
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CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT FORM
Name
______________________________________________
Street
______________________________________________
City/State/Zip
_______________________________________
Envelope Number __________
Phone ____________________
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REMEMBERING YOUR PARISH
One of
 the
ways that our Parish has been financially helped is by people remembering
the Parish
in their Will. We would ask you to consider this way to help your parish.
It is best that the bequest be designated for the Parish funds in general.
If you would like to make a particular request it would be best to discuss
that with Father Tomasso, so that the right terminology would be used.
Leaving money to the Parish is a great help for our future.
 BE
A WINNER IN DAILY LOTTERY -
Membership entitles paid members to participate in on 90 cash prizes.
Winning numbers to be determined by New York State Daily Lottery PM number
drawn each day. In the event no number is drawn we will use the previous
day’s number in reverse. $100 will be awarded on the 10th and 20th of the
month. $50 on the other days of the month. One number before and after pays
$10 each day. Tickets available every Sunday after our 4:00pm and
9:30am Masses. Try your luck. Join in the Holy Apostles
Lottery!
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