Church of Our Lady

of the Rosary

1736 Burrstone Road New Hartford, New York 13413

Phone: 724-0402 Website: www.olrosarynh.org

LET US HELP YOU ��

Clergy Rev. Joseph Salerno JSalerno@syrdio.org Rev. Tom Servatius TServatius@syrdio.org

Deacon John Kopec

HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY December 30th�31st, 2017�

Faith Formation Director Grades K-10 Kathy Seiselmyer KSeiselmyer@olrosary.org Parish Office Dana Solan Secretary ParishOffice@olroasarynh.org Businessoffice@olrosarynh.org

Music Ministry Directors Diane Vicik & Chris Abdoo ParishOffice@olrosarynh.org Facebook: @ourladyoftherosarynh Parish Office Hours: Monday—Thursday 8:00 am to 2:00pm

� A FAMILY PRAYER��

Dear God our Father, � You have called all Chris�an

families to be a sign of your

love to the world. � Help us to be generous with

the gi s of life and love that

you have bestowed on our

family. � May we share them so that

our homes become true signs

of unity and frui"ul love. � We ask this in Jesus’ Name.�

There are several commentaries on Scripture available online. The one below is a suggestion because it has the Bible verses and then an explanation verse by verse. �https://www.easyenglish.bible/bible�commentary/genesis�mwks1�lbw.htm �

Reminder: All Mass Intentions need to be in at least two weeks prior to the requested date.�When paying for Masses please include the name of the person the Mass is being said for, and the date and time of the requested Mass. Thank you.�

Please pray for: Barbara Byrne, Mary Galpin, Joan K, Nick �LaBella, Patricia Temple Circelli, Randy Glenski, Barb �Paparella, Karen Kelly, Helen Uhl, Don B, Marisa Wendt, Pat-ty McComb, Hernan R., Gerry Campola, Jacob Strange, Barb Gilroy, Dorothy Green, Ron N., Sue Kelly, Catherine, Robin P., Sandra C., Joan M., Brian Jones, Sidney Copperwheat, Michael J., Josephine Cieslak, Carl N., Constance Zogby, Mari-lyn Slivinski, M.S., Marie Rycraft, Sally Vance, Ben Bell, Judy B., Bill T., Bill S., Ed & Linda Kloster, Jean Rybka, Robin Fischer, Suzanne, Joe T., Bill Murphy, Keith C, Art, Michele Bruzzese, Anne Bruzzese, Jim H.�To add or have names removed from our prayer list please call the Parish Office at 315�724�0402.�

Biblical Perspective�� As we approach the New Year, we can reflect on the 1st reading at today’s Mass by trusting God and His promises to all of us. We can strengthen this trust by reading daily or weekly Bible verses which are an excel-lent way for Christians to reflect upon their lives. Scrip-tures are inspirational, encouraging, and comforting, espe-cially for those who have had a difficult year. Taking pause and reflecting upon the past, while putting trust in God for the future, Bible verses will help remind all Chris-tians that though tomorrow may not be known, God has the future under control. � As Abram (Abraham) and Sarah were promised by God to have an heir, it was difficult for them to believe because both he and Sarah were very old and past childbearing years. They were very discouraged ,but Abraham trusted God ,and his dream of having a son came true. Issac was born. � If we look at this one quote below from Jeremiah 29:11, we see a powerful verse for anyone who feels like giving up after a difficult or tumultuous year. It is for all of us a constant reminder that God is al-ways on our side, and no matter what we have been through, God’s hope and desire for us is that of peace and goodness. Those looking for encourage-ment this New Year have the perfect place to go� � THE BIBLE!

Jeremiah wrote: “I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord; thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” �

Weekly Collections for Dec. 17th & 18th Offertory $ 5569.75 Heat and air conditioning $ 993.40 Church renovations $ 15.00 $ 6578.15 � Thank you for your continued�

generosity & support!�

General Parish Information�Baptism: The Sacrament of Baptism is usually scheduled during or imme-diately after the11:00am Sunday Mass. Alternative times are available if there are special situations. Call the office or go to the web site for the Bap-tismal Guidelines.�Sacrament of Marriage: Couples wishing to be married should set up an appointment at least 6 months before the wedding. The wedding date will not be confirmed until after the appointment.�Sacrament of the Sick: If a person is seriously ill, injured or dying and you wish to contact Fr. Joe ,call the parish office and/or leave a message. �

Weekly Liturgy Schedule� �

Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00pm to 3:30pm�

� �Monday, January 1st� � 10:30 am�

Bthdy Mary C. Myers� (Phyllis Petrillo)��Tuesday, January 2nd� � 7:00 pm�

Miraculous Medal Novena/Communion��Wednesday, January 3rd� 7:30 am�

Thank You to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for� Prayers Answered� � AMT��Thursday, January 4th� � 7:30 am�

Liturgy of the Word/Communion��Friday, January 5th � � 7:30 am�

Jerry Franz� � (Robert Brinck Family)��Saturday, January 6th� � 4:00 pm�

7th Ann. Mary Witek� � (Family) �6th Ann. Bobby Guca (Ed Rogowski Family)�Ann. Mathew Oczkowski� (Family)�Bthdy Fred Chrzan� � (Family)�Elmer Washburn� � (Family)�B’day Dolores Kiernan� (Daughters)��Sunday, January 7�7:30 am�

Mary Dousharm� (Campanaro Family)�Edwin Bogan� � (Family)�9:00 am�

Helen Rozpad (Daughter & Granddaughter)�11:00 am�

O’Connor Family� � (Family)� � �

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PRAY the ROSARY with US!�The Rosary is recited every Monday, Wednesday,

and Friday morning at 7:10am before Mass. �

� NOTICE to PARENTS & STUDENTS�

CLASSES RESUME � Grades K�5 January 7th 9:50�10:50am

� Grades 6�9 January 21st 5:00�7:00pm � Grade 10 will meet at the 11:00am MASS

on January 21st. Parents and students will

attend Mass and a meeting in the church immediately following Mass. �

There will be NO classes (am or pm) on

JANUARY 14th due to the Juggler Classic.�

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�HERE’S TO THE BLESSINGS OF THE YEAR,�HERE’S TO THE FRIENDS WE HOLD SO DEAR�TO PEACE ON EARTH BOTH FAR AND NEAR��

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OUR POINSETTIA SALE WAS A HUGE �� � SUCCESS� �

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!� 187 plants were sold.� All proceeds benefit the YOUTH of our parish.����������

�CYO BASKETBALL LEAGUE� Schedule � � Tuesday 1/2 8:00 pm OLR vs St. Paul’s � Friday 1/5 6:45 pm OLR vs JCC �Games are played at Sacred Heart/St. Mary’s � Main Street , New York Mills�

Please come to support our players and their coaches! �

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� Bible Study: Wisdom � God’s Vision for Life�in this eight part series: Jeff Cavins and Thomas Smith examine biblical wisdom as it relates to daily life. Drawing on the wisdom literature of the Bible; Proverbs, Wisdom, Sirach and Ecclesiastes, Wisdom will teach you how to actively seek out sound guidance and increase your sense of peace in navigating life. Please join us at�The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby�Manor Road, Utica,�Wednesdays, January 3rd�through February 28th, from 10:00 am�12:00 or 6:00 pm�8:00 pm. $20.00 per person. ��

Announcing a New Support Group�� The Good News Center is sponsoring a new support group: PAL � Parents of Addicted Loved Ones.�The primary goal is to provide hope through edu-cation and support for parents dealing with addicted loved ones by offering confidential peer support. Other family members of addicted loved ones are also welcome to attend. �Meetings are 6:30 P.M.�8:00 P.M. every other Monday at The Good�News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica. Upcoming meetings will be January 8th�and January 22nd.�For more information contact The Good News Center at 315�735�6210,�info@thegoodnewscenter.org, or visit us online at�www.thegoodnewscenter.org. � �

� FROM THE DESK OF THE PASTOR...

To the Parishioners of Our Lady of the Rosary and Our Lady of Lourdes,��

Beginning the New Year of 2018 our parish bulletins will have a new look. In fact, the two bul-letins will become one joint bulletin between our two parishes. This will help ease the flow of information between both communities as well as keep us abreast of information in our Pastoral Care Area and in the greater Catholic Community. � Each week we will try to include something educational about the Catholic Faith we profess. We hope you will like the new look and the new approach as we take yet another step in walking together as two Catholic parishes sharing the same pastoral leadership. ��

Gratefully, Fr. Joe Salerno�