MARCH 27, 2016

"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad! Alleluia!"

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

Happy Easter! If you are visiting family or home from college or the military, we are glad you can join us today. May this day be one of joy and rest for you this Easter.

We especially welcome the newest members of the Catholic Church and St. Rita who joined us at Easter through the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation. We welcome our newly baptized: Todd King, Madison Prinzi, Mason Prinzi, and our Candidates: Lillian Graffrath, Victoria Kimbell, Mya Perales, Evan Santiago, and Mia Bella Santiago. We extend our prayers and warmest welcome to you!

Throughout Lent we have been listening in the scriptures about God's desire to establish an everlasting covenant. The Bible is filled with stories of human sin and failures that caused a break in relationship to God, beginning with Adam and Eve. But the Good News is that Jesus is the establishment of a New Covenant, not as Saint Paul will tell us, is made by human hands, but by God. God's plan is to save us! Even though Jesus would be rejected by many and put on a cross, we Christians understand the significance of this transformative event. The cross, once a sign of ridicule and death, becomes a living reminder of life and salvation. By dying on the cross, and by being raised from the dead by His heavenly Father, we share in a future destiny that will no longer end in our separation from God. The sign of our new union with God comes about through Baptism. Jesus makes the graces of the waters of Baptism pour into our hearts so that our lives are forever changed. Jesus restores our union with God a reality. Because of Jesus, evil will not triumph over good. Death and hatred will not endure. Jesus has truly been raised from the dead! Alleluia!

May God bless you! 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.

MISSIONARIES OF MERCY were over a hundred selected priests sent by the Pope on Ash Wednesday to all parts of the world with the mission of hearing confessions for even the worst sins.

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

REGISTRATION: All pilgrims are required to register as a group in advance to take the long walk from Castel Sant’Angelo to St. Peter’s and through the Holy door.

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!!

EUCHARIST INTENTIONS

Among the intentions for those who gather for the

Eucharist this week will be

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2016 8:15AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF ST. RITA PARISH

TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016 8:15AM KAREN CURCIO – Scholand Family

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 8:15AM ELLENMARIE SMITH – Mom & Dad

THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016 8:15AM DON HOSENFELD – Mary Hosenfeld

FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2016

8:15AM BOBBI RADAM – The Genesky Family

SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016

2:00PM Wedding: Carolyn Schuler & Brian Lawson

5:00PM MILDRED & NICK BOFFA and LAURA LEIPPIE – Family

SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2016 7:30AM PASQUALE & CARMELA TRIMALDI – Pat & Sharron Trimaldi 9:00AM NICOLE RANALLETTA – Family 10:30AM JOSEPHINE BOVENZI – Carl, Phyllis & Family

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This week the Tabernacle Light will burn in loving memory of Ed Geier and Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Vacca

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CONGRATULATIONS RCIC and RCIA

NEOPHYTES AND FULLY INITIATED CATHOLICS!

St. Rita Parish wishes to congratulate Lillian Graffrath, Victoria Kimbell, Mya Perales, Evan Santiago, and Mia Santiago, our newly baptized neophytes who were received into our church community at the Easter Vigil. We welcome them into our community with loving arms and hearts and wish them the best as they begin there Catholic journey

We also wish to congratulate our candidates, Todd King, Madison Prinzi and Mason Prinzi, who were brought into full communion with the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil.

Our faith community prays for these newly baptized and initiated and asks the Lord to bless them abundantly with his love and care. The pictures of our newly baptized and initiated are posted in the Year of Mercy Door in the Narthex. Please take the time to take a look and when you see them in church, give them a heartfelt welcome to St. Rita Parish community.

St. Rita School

Spirit of Learning Corner

Did you know ? . . .

+ There are still spaces available in St. Rita's

Kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year as well as the Pre-Kindergarten 3 and 4 year old classes (we have both half day and full day available). And don't forget: St. Rita's has “Before and After Care” for all grades! Please call the main office for a tour or a registration packet at 671-3132. There is a lot of JOY at St. Rita's!

+ Mrs. Farley's 5th grade class did a beautiful job

presenting the Stations of the Cross on Holy Thursday. A big thank you to her and her students for all of their preparation and hard work.

+ Our Pre-K Teachers share with their students the

Gospel message of that week. For instance, when the Gospel spoke of forgiveness during Lent, the Pre-K classes had a theme of forgiveness woven throughout their days at school.

+ Kindergarten through 6th graders also have faith built

into their school days. This covers the same information that is given in weekly faith formation classes, as well as additional themes such as St. Rita's Olweus Anti-Bullying program. The latest theme has been "Do the Right Thing" which echoes many of the values inherent in our Catholic faith!

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Are you on TEAM JESUS?

St. Rita Vacation Bible School July 25-29, 2016

Get your body and spirit in shape this summer! Join us for a week of activities aimed at keeping faith strong within our families. Participate in physical and spiritual exercises with family and friends. This year, we will have afternoon options and evening family events, in addition to morning sessions.

Check for registration information in early April. Ready to get involved now? Adult and teen volunteers needed to help plan and run a successful week. Please contact Elizabeth today: ekwiatkowski@dor.org or 671-1100 x14

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Wedding Banns

III

Carolyn Schuler & Brian Lawson

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DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Next Sunday, April 3 at Holy Spirit Church

Divine Mercy Chaplet at 10:40am Followed by Holy Mass at 11:00am celebrated by

Most. Rev. Salvatore R. Matano

PLANS FOR THE WEEK MARCH 27, 2016

EASTER SUNDAY 3/27 NO BREAKFAST CLUB

MONDAY 3/28 10:00-11:30am Bible Study – Rm 1

WEDNESDAY 3/30 7:00-8:30pm Bible Study – Rm 1

THURSDAY 3/31 7:00-8:30pm Bible Study – Rm 1 9:00-10:30pm Men’s Basketball – Gym

PARISH SUPPORT

For Last Weekend ~ March 19 & 20

Last Week Budget Variance $ 15,219 $14,323 + $ 896

Year to Date Year to Date Budget Variance

$531,060 $556,287 - $25,227

(Our fiscal year is 7/1/15 – 6/30/16)

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 $ 142,637

Balance Due $ 4,680

# of Donors 686 Households

We are almost there! We are currently at 97% of our goal. Thank you, if you have already made your gift this year. If you have not yet made your gift and would like to - extra pledge cards are available in Church or you can give online at www.dor.org.

Chrisanne Yule, Director

Presents their

Annual Cabaret

“The Fabulous 50’s”

Saturday, April 2 at 7:00pm St. Rita’s Parish Center

$25 per person. Advance tickets available at St. Rita Parish Office or go online at www.lyricchorale.org.

Please join The Lyric Chorale in its annual Cabaret which features the music of the fabulous 50’s from the world of Broadway, jazz and rock and roll. This fun-filled concert features the entire chorale, small groups, duos and individual members who will entertain you with songs such as Getting to Know You from The King and I, Come Fly With Me, and a medley of hits by The Everly Brothers. You can relax at dinner theater-style table seating and indulge in delicious finger food and beverages. There will be a raffle and gift baskets to bid on. Come enjoy an evening of great music!

BIBLE READINGS:

27 Sun Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Acts 10:34a,37-43 Ps 118:1-2,16-17, 22-23 Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8 Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12 28 Mon Acts 2:14,22-33 Ps 16:1-2,5,7-11 Mt 28:8-15 29 Tue Acts 2:36-41 Ps 33:4-5,18-20,22 Jn 20:11-18 30 Wed Acts 3:1-10 Ps 105:1-4,6-9 Lk 24:13-35 31 Thu Acts 3:11-26 Ps 8:2,5-9 Lk 24:35-48 1 Fri Acts 4:1-12 Ps 118:1-2,4,22-27 Jn 21:1-14 2 Sat Acts 4:13-21 Ps 118:1,14-21 Mk 16:9-15

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

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ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULED NEXT Weekend ~ April 2 & 3

Saturday, 5:00pm Makenna Curry, Avery Van Damme, Braden Merle, Graceann Merle

Sunday, 7:30am: Maggie Childs, Brennan & Lauren Quatela

Sunday, 9:00am: Emily Tytler, Luke Tytler Connor Burdick, Olivia Mabe,

Sunday, 10:30am: Michael Piersall, Riley Tehan, Emma Spagnola, Julia Spagnola

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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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CARE FOR GOD’S HOUSE: Week of March 27 Parish Staff

LINENS: Next Week – April 3 Carol Seitz

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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!

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

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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

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 by call the office at 671-1100 x14. Admission is one canned or boxed food item per person.

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!

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

JOIN US - Thursday, April 7

at 7:00 pm in the Youth Center

Are you looking 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 thought-provoking book sound interesting to you? Bring your ideas to the Youth Center (downstairs in the barn) on Thursday, April 7 for an evening of cookies and conversation. Can’t make it, but want to be notified about events for this age group? Send an email to ekwiatkowski@dor.org or check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/stritawebster

* Courtesy of Vision Automotive. Winner is responsible for taxes and fees. Color and trim may vary from vehicle pictured. Must be 18 to enter. You do not need to be present to win. All decisions of the ra�e committee are �nal.

S T . R I T A F I E S T A S P E C T A C U L A R

RAFFLE

Thank you to our Title Sponsors:

Tickets will be available for sale (cash only, please) at the Parish O�ce. Other ticket-purchasing opportunities will be announced in the weekly bulletin.

Get your tickets early to be entered in our Early Bird Cash Drawing awarded on 5/2 !

TICKETS GO ON SALE APRIL 9TH

WIN $500EARLY BIRDCA$H!

Drawing to be held Saturday, June 4th

at 10 PM at St. Rita Fiesta!(You do not need to be present to win)WIN A

CAR!

$10,000 CA$H

FREE OIL CHANGE CERTIFICATE

F R O M V I S I O N A U T O M O T I V E

$10/TICKET3 FOR $257 FOR $50

15 FOR $100BONUS

OFFER!

CASH ONLY

OR

2016 Nissan Versa Sedan

2 - Y E A R

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6 2 N D A N N U A L

GRAND PRIZE RAFFLE WINNER ANNOUNCED AT 10 PM!

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Fish fry (until sold out)

Book sale

Plant sale

Games & Candy Wheel

In�atables (Discount wrist bands are available for sale at www.saintritawebster.org)

Awesome food vendorsBurgers, hot dogs, fries, fried dough, ice cream and much more!

5K and 10K race packet pickup & registration FREE t-shirts for the �rst 200 registrants

5 PM - 10 PM

2 PM - 10 PM

2 PM - 4 PM

7:30 AM

8 AM

6 PM - 10 PM

7 PM - 10 PM

Band: Jive Street FiveCovering Sinatra and Martin to modern big band crooners like Buble and Connick Jr.

Ra�e tickets for sale

Trivia contest/competitionTest your wits and �aunt your intelligencein our Fiesta trivia competition!

5K and 10K race day registration & packet pickup

Pancake breakfast Come enjoy pancakes, sausage, bacon, juice & co�ee as you cheer on the racers!

Start of 10K race

Start of 5K race

Book sale

Plant sale

Games & Candy Wheel

In�atables (Discount wrist bands are available for sale at www.saintritawebster.org)

Chicken BBQ

Awesome food vendorsBurgers, hot dogs, fries, fried dough, ice cream and much more!

Ra�e tickets for sale

Talent showCalling all musicians, dancers, singers, jugglers and anyone else with a special talent! Register your act at

Band: Ruby ShoozGreat sounds from the 50s and 60s, with some newer classics

5-8 PM

ONLY

http://stritawebster.org/st.-ritas-got-talent!.html

JUNE 3RD

JUNE 4TH

G R E A T F U N F O R T H E W H O L E F A M I L Y !

MARK

YOUR CALENDARS!