1355 Hatch Road Webster, NY 14580 (585) 671-5520 www.ChurchofHolySpiritWebster.org

AS THE FATHER LOVES ME, SO I ALSO LOVE YOU.

For some time now, the headlines have been abuzz: Prince Harry will wed Megan Markle at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on May 19th. All the pageantry and pomp and splendor of this great spectacle are certain to be watched by millions throughout the world. The horse-drawn, gold-lined carriage, Megan’s wedding gown, the historic beauty of the castle, the blaring of the trumpets, and the inspiration of the ancient liturgy.

All of it will be scrutinized in a riveting fashion by people from every walk of life. Why? Because it’s a love story. We become ecstatic over love stories. We can’t get enough of them.

Jesus loved love stories too.

The Gospel for this Sunday addresses the issue head on: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you.” This statement beautifully states the primary Gospel message. If we truly “get” this one statement -- “As the Father loves me, so I also love you” – then everything else becomes mere window dressing.

Look at all the Gospel stories – the prodigal son, the Good Samaritan, the woman caught in adultery, the washing of the feet, the cleansing of the lepers, the curing of the blind and the lame – all of these tell the same single tale: Each of us is graciously, eternally and infinitely loved.

As a result of this boundless love relationship that Jesus offers to each of us, he makes only one single request – the very same one he gave to his disciples: “This I command you: love one another.”

This Gospel gives us a sitting at the Last Supper in which Jesus is speaking to his apostles and in this liturgy Jesus is speaking to all of us. At the Last Supper, Jesus instituted this Eucharistic sacrament, washed the feet of his disciples and teaches them the commandment: “As I have loved you, you should also love one another.” In the Gospel account of the Last Supper, we find the entirety of the truth God wants us to know.

May you know the depth of God’s love for you, and may you share what you have been given.

Have a blessed day.

Schwartz@dor.org

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May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter

Thank You!

Last week’s donations: $ Total Attendance:

We appreciate your sacrifices.

Ascension Thursday Schedule

May 10, 2018

Masses 9:00am and 5:30pm

Eucharistic Adoration is suspended from 5:00pm

through 7:00pm

Let God's Forgiveness Set You and Your Family Free

God wants to bring healing and forgiveness to us and to our families. On Thursday, May 31st at 11:30am at Church of the Holy Spirit, 1355 Hatch Rd, Webster, Fr. Justin Miller will lead all interested persons in a powerful prayer service to help bring healing to families from any past hurts, prayers to end cycles of destructive behaviors, and also to foster forgiveness.

Some advance preparation needed using wonderful materials, provided at no charge. For more information or to get a copy of these preparatory materials, please contact Fr. Miller at fr.justin.miller@dor.org or 585-586-8089 ext. 125.

Holy Spirit’s Men’s Group

Come to the Holy Spirit Men’s Group on Thursday, May 10 at 7:30 PM in room 3 in the parish hall. We will view the next part of Father Larry Richards’ excellent talk entitled “Be a Man”. This will be followed by discussion, prayer, and fellowship. All men are welcome to join us! We meet every other week, but you need not attend every meeting. Contact Jeff Rembold (585-329-6196) if you have any questions.

Homilies on the Website

We post recordings of the the weekend homilies on the website. This is a great opportunity if you missed something in one or if you wanted to share them with friends and family. Check them out at www.churchofholyspiritwebster.org/mass-times

Survey for Knights of Columbus

On May 12 & 13, the Knights of Columbus will be conducting a survey of the Holy Spirit parishioners during the weekend Masses. The survey will be used to determine what we’re doing well, where we can improve and which events you would like to see. Surveys will be in the pews and we ask you to take a few minutes after Mass to complete them and drop them off in the baskets at the entrances. Thank you for your continued support.

Knights of Columbus Thank You!

The Knights of Columbus would like to thank everyone that purchased an Easter Lily in March. We sold 150 lilies, with 25 of them being donated to shut-ins. The funds we raised were used to support our Parish Youth Group and the purchase

of a new 60 cup coffee pot to be used for the many events being held at Holy Spirit.

Pentecost Sunday Mass & Pot Luck Luncheon

The 11AM Pentecost Mass on Sunday, May 20th will be celebrated by the Most Revered Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Rochester, followed by a Pot Luck Luncheon in the parish hall. All those attending the Pot Luck are asked to bring an entrée, side dish or dessert to pass.

Congratulations to our children who received their First Communion last weekend: Gianna, Joseph, Tyler, Molly,

Spencer, Sabrina, Margaret, Jake, Haley and Calvin.

Liturgical Assignments for May 13, 2018

Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Sunday 11:00 AM

Presider Fr. Justin Miller Fr. Justin Miller Fr. Justin Miller

Altar Servers Tim Donato David Lynch

John Keenan Jerry Marchand Christina Veloski

James Crosby Cassidy Kress John Sheba

Lectors Chris Jagla Michael Lynch

Peter DelGiorno Shelley Mosher

Carolyn Barnhart Sam Cappiello

Communion Ministers

Roseanne Davie Tony Gramza Roger Miller Mark Poore Barbara Trottier

Michel Cassagnol John Fraysier Jamie Gudyka Peter Micca Jeff Rembold

Joe Aschenbrenner Lori Klafehn Phil Latulipe Mary Reardon Cecilia Samikkannu

Greeters Brian Weaver Tony Gramza

Christopher Rembold Mike Schifano

Bill Kelley Nick Meleca

Ushers

Joe Aschenbrenner Tony Costanza John Donato Dan Cupido Gary Hosenfeld Mark Poore Ralph Dimmick

Mike Schifano Jim Britz Tom Gervasi Chuck Scardino Joe DePaolis Dick Berardini Dirk Keymel

Angelo Magagnoli Ron Maggio Joanne Andresky Dan Calendo John Fallon Phil Latulipe Roger Hazard

Youth Group Service Projects Thank you to everyone who helped out with the Youth Group Service Project this past Saturday. It was a great success! Here’s another project that the Youth group or any parishioner can help out with:

Last year a group of volunteers got together to clean the veteran’s headstones at the Webster-Union Cemetery on the corner of Woodhull and Webster Rd/250. They are

continuing this year from where they left off.

Who: Middle schoolers and up

What: Cleaning off the headstones of our local Veterans (Scrub brushes and bio-degradable stone cleaner provided, please bring gloves and safety glasses.)

When: Saturdays May 12th and May 19th anytime between 9:00 - Noon. No RSVP required, come when you can. Coffee and donuts would be welcomes treats for the volunteers!

Summer Faith Formation Dates

May 7 – Last Youth Group May 8 – Last Home Family May 12-13 YMCA Overnight May 14 – Last YG Planning Meeting May 19 – Youth Group Service Project July 8-13 YPWC Mission Trip July 30-Aug 3 – VBS Babylon Aug 5 – Parish Picnic

YMCA Overnight

Last chance to sign up!

When: May 12-13th from 7:00pm-7:00am

Included: Rock wall and pool from 7:00-9:00 and use of the gym, adventure center and more the entire time. We will celebrate Mass together during the night, which will fulfill our Sunday obligation. Snacks and breakfast will be provided.

Cost: $10 per student

We need a minimum of 20 students for the night, so please invite your friends!

Registration is on the Parish Website under Youth Group.

Thinking about a Vocation?

Young Women: If you are a young, single Catholic woman between the ages of 18-35, the Carmelite Nuns of Rochester invite you to spend time at the Monastery of Our Lady and St. Joseph to learn more about Religious Life and the Contemplative Life of Carmel during a special Vocations Day to be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 9:30am-3:30pm. For more information please contact the Carmelite Nuns at 585-427-7094 or ocdsecretary@gmail.com.

VBS Volunteers Thank you to everyone who volunteered for VBS this summer. We are still looking for more volunteers to fill in roles leading the students and running the games. We are also looking for a Nurse who can be on site throughout the whole week. If you are available, please contact Rebecca Olek at Rebecca.olek@dor.org for more information.

Here is the meeting schedule for VBS volunteers. All meetings will be held on Sundays after the 11:00am Liturgy.

June 3

June 17

July 1

July 15

July 29 – Set up decorations

July 30 – August 3 – VBS week

Mass Intentions for the Week Monday 5/7- Easter Weekday 9:00am Intentions of Lauren Mosher by Shelley Mosher

Tuesday 5/8 - Easter Weekday 9:00am † Ed Matuck by wife Ann

Wednesday 5/9 - Easter Weekday 9:00am † Patty Imburgia by Anna May Latunik

Thursday 5/10 - Ascension Thursday 9:00am † Marge Classer by Shelley Mosher

5:30pm All the Parishioners of Holy Spirit

Friday 5/11 - Easter Weekday 9:00am † Charlie Roth by M/M Robert Patti

8:00pm Rosary and Holy Hour

Saturday 5/12 - Easter Weekday 8:30am † Deceased members of the families of Charles

Cardillo and Patrick & Margaret Maguire by bequests

4:30pm † Marge Brauch by family † Domenico Iannopollo by Pasquale & Scolastica

Piccininni

Sunday 5/13 - Seventh Sunday of Easter 8:30am † Kathryn B Spacher by daughter Shelley Mosher All the Parishioners of Holy Spirit

11:00am † John & Peggy Keenan by the Pellegrino family

Parish Information Mailing Address . . 1355 Hatch Road, Webster, NY 14580

Office Hours . . . . Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 585-671-5520

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pholyspi@dor.org

Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 585-671-7262

Website . . . . . . . . . www.ChurchofHolySpiritWebster.org

Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ChurchofHolySpiritWebster

Pastor: Rev. James Schwartz . . . . . . . . Schwartz@dor.org

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Justin Miller

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Pastoral Associate: Deacon Ray Garbach

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Financial Director: Patrick Vogt . . Patrick.Vogt@dor.org

Secretary: Shari Magagnoli . . . Shari.Magagnoli@dor.org

IT/Maintenance: Marc Magagnoli

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Director of Music: Gabriel Pellegrino

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Faith Formation/Youth Minister: Rebecca Olek

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Parish Council: Bill Keenan . . . . keenanwilly@yahoo.com

Knights of Columbus: John Veloski

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Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm Sunday: 8:30am and 11:00am Weekday: Monday - Friday 9:00am, Saturday 8:30am

Rosary: Weekdays at 8:30am, Sat. after 8:30am Mass, and Sunday before 8:30am Mass

Adoration Schedule Monday: 2:00 - 9:00pm, Our Mother of Perpetual Help

Devotion 8:00pm Tuesday: 9:30am - 9:00pm Wednesday: 9:30am - 4:00pm Thursday: 3:00 - 9:00pm Friday: 9:30am - 9:00pm, Divine Mercy Devotion 3:00pm

and Holy Rosary Hour 8:00pm Saturday: 8:30am - 2:30pm Sunday: 2:00 - 9:00pm

Confessions: Saturday 2:45pm - 4:00pm

Weddings: Notify the Office at least six months prior to the wedding date.

Baptisms: Notify the office at least one month before desired date.

Parish Membership: We welcome everyone. Please introduce yourself after Mass and stop by the Parish office during office hours to register in the parish or do it online at www.ChurchOfHolySpiritWebster.org. Members moving to another parish, changing address or phone number, please notify the office.

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