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PEACE
AND BLESSINGS, SISTER JENNIFER!
In
a simple ceremony on September 6, 2008 Sister Jennifer Lang, RSM, our new
Faith Formation Director, is professing her first vows (three years) at Our
Lady of Mercy Chapel in Brighton. This step follows the novitiate stage of
religious life leading ultimately to final vows as a member of the Sisters
of Mercy. We offer Sister Jennifer our prayerful best wishes, we welcome her
to ministry in our community as Faith Formation Director, and with all the
church we pray for vocations.
 FEAST
OF OUR LADY OF CHARITY
(Senora de la Caridad
del
Cobre), Patroness of Cuba, will be celebrated at Holy Apostles with a
special Mass, Monday, September 8,
7:00pm.
Refreshments will follow in the
Urban
Center.
The patronal feast days of Mary celebrated in Latin America are celebrated
by the Latino community in
Rochester
in different parishes each year. We welcome everyone to this special evening
planned by the Spanish Apostolate.
FINANCE COUNCIL AND ANNUAL YEAR END REPORT -
We no longer have separate parishes and separate
Finance Committees and are now establishing one Finance Council for our
community reflecting diocesan guidelines. Its first meeting also will be the
traditional “annual meeting” at which the year end reports (July
1, 2007 -
June 30, 2008)
for both HA and HF will be presented. A proposed budget also will be
presented. This meeting will be held on Thursday, September 11, 7:00pm,
Urban Center. All parishioners are welcome.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS -
Brian, Michael, Zachary, Matthew, Peter, David, and Greg - as they begin
another year studying and discerning a call to serve as priests for the
Diocese of Rochester. Let us also pray that each of us discovers the
vocation God calls us to. Office of Vocation Awareness 585-461-2890/
www.dor.org/vocations.
 EVER
THINK ABOUT BECOMING A CATHOLIC?
God
speaks to our hearts in so many ways. Have you ever felt drawn to learning
about what Catholics believe and practice with the possibility of you,
yourself becoming a Catholic? Do you know someone who has not received their
sacraments? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and the Rite of
Christian Initiation of Children offers those who have never been
baptized...or who were baptized Catholic but never received First Eucharist
and Confirmation just that opportunity. The next session starts in
September. To find out more, call Sister Jennifer at the
Urban
Center (458-6918)
TRANSITION COMMITTEE -
Earlier this
month the promised Transition Committee was formed to address matters
concerning forming one community from our many members. The group will
consider which artifacts to bring from Holy Family and suggest any changes
in Holy Apostles. They will devise a process to survey parishioners on the
question of a new name. They will help us build up our ministries,
activities and committees.
There are
around 14 members with family roots touching St. Anthony, St. Francis, Holy
Family and Holy Apostles. Please pray for our community’s health and our
Transition Committee’s ease in their conversations. Fr. Tomasso
 MISSION
COLLECTION THANK YOU -
Recently we
received two notes acknowledging our gift of $913.22 (about $250.00 increase
over previous years!) for the Catholic Network of Lay Volunteer Services.
Besides the diocesan note from Father Robert Bradler, Mr. Shane Yost wrote
“It was a great privilege to share with you about lay volunteer service and
my own story. It meant a lot to me to speak in Rochester where I have so
many personal and family connections. Thank you so much for welcoming me and
everyone’s great kindness.” Let us continue to care and pray for all
missionaries.
HOLY APOSTLES
 SCHOOL
LEASE -
The
Head Start program directed by ABC notified us in June that they would be
leaving our building in July. We are blessed that, at the same time, the
Rochester City School District began conversations with us to lease
Holy
Apostles School for the coming year and likely thereafter. Thus the building
will be occupied immediately for a new program and conversations are
anticipated for a multi-year lease. Our community, similar to recent years,
will be able to use the school hall several times per year.(Holy Family
building also was shown but deemed too big for the district’s need.)
At
this writing we continue to work with a realtor who deals in large
properties toward the sale of the Holy Family campus. There have been
showings to interested parties in recent weeks who then consult with their
congregations or governing bodies. Please pray that this sincere interest
develops into serious offers.
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.
MARIAN TOURS
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Seven day pilgrimage to Mother Angelica (EWTN) Birmingham, Alabama and
additional shrines and churches during the month of The Most Holy Rosary,
October 19th thru 25th, 2008.For more information or reservations call:Norb
& Marlene Figurski 1-800-752-8856 or (814) 455-7163.
 STEWARDSHIP TODAY
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Everyone
has a different capacity to give. But we shouldn’t concern ourselves with
comparing our stewardship effort to those of others. Instead, measure your gifts by the sacrifice you are making. Stewardship…...Live
it!
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 COMMUNITY SOCIAL LIFE
COMMITTEE DAY TRIP -
All
are welcome to enjoy a visit to the GRAND CANYON of the EAST,
Wellsboro, Pa. The day will include a tour of Historic Wellsboro, round trip
Tioga Central Railroad excursion sight seeing of Fall Foliage in the
Hammond Lake region and sit down lunch. Save Saturday, October 18,
8:00am from HA parking lot return
8:30pm.
Cost is $80.00 per person, reservations due Monday, October 6. Invite
family, friends, neighbors to enjoy this pleasant day. Call Barbara Stifter
(254-1729) or Bruni Martinez (458-6918 ext.2).
 HELP
OUR PARISH BLOSSOM -
Our
Community fundraising committee is sponsoring a Flower Power Bulb Sale the
first three weekends in September. Orders for tulips, daffodils, hyacinths
and other popular Spring flowering bulbs will be taken after Mass at the
church doors. Bulbs will be available for Fall planting. The price range for
the packets is from $10 - $25. Satisfaction is fully guaranteed! Beautify
your yard and help our budget grow.
 WE WALK BY FAITH -
Save the date: Saturday morning, November 8th is the date of our
annual fund raising WALK. This important and fun event is a major supporter
of our community. As in previous years, participants and pledges are welcome
from everyone everywhere to support our ministries. The WALK is a happy and
helpful community event. Save the date and consider walking, pledging,
praying, assisting on 11-08-08!
 JOIN
US ON A PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND –
On
January 12, 2009, Fr. Gary Tyman, Deacon Dick and Rose Marie Lombard will be
leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. We will be visiting Christianity’s
holiest sites including Nazareth, Bethlehem, the Via Dolorosa and many more.
Mass will be celebrated daily. For more information contact Deacon Dick or
Rose Marie Lombard at (585) 259-3846 or e-mail: rmlomb@rochester.rr.com.
ROCKETTES CHRISTMAS SHOW!
 You
are invited to join Sr. Bernarde's Travelling Group to Radio City Christmas
Spectacular starring the Rockettes at Shea's Performing Arts Center,
Buffalo, NY, Friday, November 21, 2008. Cost: $89 with $30 deposit due now with
balance due by Oct.10 Particulars: Lunch at Old Country Buffet, Clarence, NY
For flier, reservations and more detail call Sister Bernarde days or
evenings 288-2710 Ext. 282 (Ask about the Spirit of America trip, too).
MERCY
RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS - Mind, body and spirit
offers
unique respite, relief and supportive services to caregivers who face daily
the daunting task of caring for family members, relatives and friends
who have been overcome by Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, dementia or other health
issues. We assist caregivers in recognizing the features of fatigue and
exhaustion and to develop healthy responses to caregiver burnout and
fatigue. Full day respite: Sept. 9, Oct. 10, Nov. 13, Dec. 4 from
9-3:00 p.m.
at the Mercy
Prayer Center, 65 Highland Ave. 14620. We provide a quiet and relaxing
environment, stress reduction techniques, self-care, conversation with other
caregivers, music, aroma therapy, healthy eating, journaling, yoga, home
cooked meals and prayerful reflections. Donation: $70 full day (sliding fee
scale will allow those who ordinarily could not afford these services to
attend). Massage is optional and a separate fee. Gift certificates
available. For more information and to register - Call: 585-271-0760 or
e-mail: mercyrespite@frontiernet.net or
www.caregiverrespite.org
MEALS
ON WHEELS NEEDS YOU!
 Meals On Wheels needs
volunteers
to deliver hot, nutritious meals to elderly and homebound individuals.
Routes are available in all areas of Rochester and Monroe County, and
delivery only takes about an hour or so at lunchtime. Volunteer either
weekly, monthly or seasonally. Join the Meals On Wheels team! Call 787-8326.
 Spirit
Alive - Great Leaders of Catholic Spirituality - Part II-
Join us at St. Bernard's
School
of Theology and Ministry on Friday, August 22nd for Part II of the Spirit
Alive Lecture Series - "The Great Leaders of Catholic Spirituality."
Scheduled throughout the day, several distinguished scholars will lead us in
four separate lecture/discussions providing an insightful exploration into
the life and writings of the following great Spiritual Leaders: 9:30AM
Archbishop Oscar Romero, 11:00AM St. Therese of Lisieux, 1:00 PM St. John of
the Cross, and 2:30PM St. Antony of the Desert. The fee for each
lecture/discussion is $10, or attend all four for $30. An optional salad and
sandwich lunch is available for only$8.00.For more information, or to
register for any or all of the lectures, go to www.stbernards.edu and click
on "Upcoming Events." You can register directly online or print and mail the
registration form to St. Bernard's, 120 French Rd. Rochester, NY 14618.
 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!
 CLOTHING
STORE AT THE URBAN
CENTER
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Open Wednesday and Saturday 9:30am - 12:00pm. Are you looking for something
to do for a few hours each month? If you are interested in joining our great
team of volunteers at the Clothing Store please call Rose Marie at 458-6918.
Volunteers are greatly needed.
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