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Our Mission

We are a community of faith,

rooted in Jesus Christ

and led by the Holy Spirit,

to give glory and honor to Almighty God

through our worship, service

and loving welcome to all.

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Our Churches Our Lady of Lourdes 1100 W. Church St., Elmira

St. Casimir 1000 Davis St., Elmira

Perpetual Adoration Chapel (downstairs)

St. Charles Borromeo 132 Oakwood Ave, Elmira Heights

St. Mary 224 Franklin St., Elmira Southside

St. Patrick 604 Park Place, Elmira

Ss. Peter and Paul 556 St. Joseph Blvd, Elmira

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Parish Office / Faith Formation Center

1010 Davis Street

Elmira, NY 14901

Phone: 607-733-3484

Fax: 607-846-3371

[email protected]

[email protected]

Office Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

7:30 am to 6:00 pm

Thursday, Friday

7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Parish Priests: !

Fr. Scott Kubinski, Pastor 734-6255 ext. 2

[email protected]

Fr. Rick Farrell, Parochial Vicar 733-0300

[email protected]

Fr. Robert MacNamara, Retired Priest in Residence

796-5478

Fourth Sunday

of Easter

COME to the

FAITH FORMATION CENTER

Sunday, April 29th, 1-2 pm

Sunday, May 20th, 1-2 pm

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St. Joseph’s Hospital Chapel Mass at 12:05 pm ~

Monday & Friday at Ss. Peter & Paul; Tuesday,

Wednesday, Thursday at St. Joseph’s Hospital Chapel

Saturday, April 21

4:00 pm St. Mary Bob Edger by Toni & Cal West

5:30 pm Ss. Peter & Paul Albert “AJ” Masone Jr. by Linda Masone & Family

Sunday, April 22 ~ Fourth Sunday of Easter

7:30 am St. Casimir John Kamas by wife, Lucy

9:00 am OL of Lourdes Rosemary Frawley by Updyke & Litsey Family

10:30 am St. Patrick Geraldine Maturo by Debbie & Steve Butters

11:30 am St. Mary Edward & Janice Shaeffer by Fred & Lynn Troy

5:00 pm St. Patrick Carmelita Cardone by Friends of Family

Monday, April 23

8:00 am St. Patrick Anne McFarland Hitchcock by Robert Lewis

8:30 am OL of Lourdes Edward Stowell by Kelly Wright & Tony Ferraro

12:05 pm Ss. Peter & Paul St. Joseph Hospital Chapel Intention

Tuesday, April 24

8:00 am St. Patrick Philip Erway by Rosemarie McLaughlin

9:00 am St. Mary Mike Balok by Mary Alice & Fritz Clark

12:05 pm St. Joseph Chapel St. Joseph Hospital Chapel Intention

Wednesday, April 25

8:00 am St. Patrick Thomas Patrick Hamilton by Bill Roberts


Thursday, April 26

8:00 am St. Patrick Michael Balok by Transitional Parish Council


5:30 pm St. Casimir Jean Ciprich by Family

Friday, April 27

9:00 am St. Charles Phil Erway by Scott & Cheryl Swanson

12:05 pm Ss. Peter & Paul St. Joseph Hospital Chapel Intention

Saturday, April 28

4:00 pm St. Mary Edward Fisher by wife, Sandra

5:30 pm Ss. Peter & Paul Frank & Bridget Cox by Family

2:00 pm Villa Serene Joseph Saginario by Stan Klinzak

Sanctuary Lamps: April 22 through April 28

St. Mary Virginia Josbeno - Knecht, Sharon & Mary Claire Josbeno by Bernadette Josbeno Oakes & Family

St. Patrick Rosario Guballa Atienza by Family

Ss. Peter & Paul Susan Fennell by Peter Fennell

St. Casimir Call the Parish Office to schedule an offering.

Our Lady of Lourdes In thanksgiving - 50th Wedding Anniversary - Bruce & Diane Elston by Tom & Kathleen Frost

St. Charles Borromeo Call the Parish Office to schedule an offering.

Bread & Wine: April 22 through April 28

St. Mary Family of Phil Erway by Caroscio Family

St. Patrick Lucy Rundell by Nancy & Gene Barcomb

Ss. Peter & Paul Susan Fennell by Peter Fennell

St. Casimir Jean Ciprich by Family

Our Lady of Lourdes In thanksgiving - 50th Wedding Anniversary - Bruce & Diane Elston by Tom & Kathleen Frost

St. Charles Borromeo Call the Parish Office to schedule an offering.

Confession Times

Every Saturday weekly 2:45 - 3:45 pm St. Mary

Tuesday April 24 5:00 - 6:00 pm St. Casimir

Wednesday May 2 5:00 - 6:00 pm Ss. Peter & Paul

Tuesday May 8 5:00 - 6:00 pm St. Casimir

Wednesday May 16 5:00 - 6:00 pm Ss. Peter & Paul

Thank you for your Contributions: April 8

Blessed Sacrament $10,683.00 $79,499.00 $71,264.53

Christ the Redeemer $9,529.50 $64,658.00 $38,600.00

St. Mary $8,538.87 $56,006.00 $37,275.00

Collections CMA Goal CMA to Date

Please make any / all checks payable to individual parishes: Blessed Sacrament, Christ the Redeemer or St. Mary’s Church

Sunday, April 29 ~ Fifth Sunday of Easter

7:30 am St. Casimir Sp. Int. - Anna Marie & Aloysius Dlugokinski by Family

9:00 am OL of Lourdes Kate Buckley by Updyke & Litsey Family

10:30 am St. Patrick Sheila McKinley by Szerszen Family

11:30 am St. Mary Francis H. & Marie Troy & Michael A. Troy by Fred & Lynn Troy

5:00 pm St. Patrick Arthur Leach by Trudy & John Potter

Mass Times & Intentions

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Parish Calendar

Mass Readings

Sunday, April 22

~ 4th Sunday of Easter

Acts 4:8-12

Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26,

28, 29

1 John 3:1-2

John 10:11-18

Monday, April 23

Acts 11:1-18

Psalm 42:2-3; 43:3, 4

John 10:1-10

Tuesday, April 24

Acts 11:19-26

Psalm 87:1b-3, 4-7

John 10:22-30

Wednesday, April 25

1 Peter 5:5b-14

Psalm 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17

Mark 16:15-20

Thursday, April 26

Acts 13:13-25

Psalm 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27

John 13:16-20

Friday, April 27

Acts 13:26-33

Psalm 2:6-9, 10-11ab

John 14:1-6

Saturday, April 28

Acts 13:44-52

Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4

John 14:7-14

Sunday, April 29 ~5th Sunday of Easter

Acts 9:26-31

Psalm 22:26-28, 30-32

1 John 3:18-24

John 15:1-8

Date Time Event Title Location Page

Sat & Sun, Apr 21 & 22 All Masses Guest Speaker: Fr. Victor All Masses 6

Sunday, April 22 2:00 pm Sacred Heart Ladies - Day of Prayer Ss. Peter & Paul ~ Parish Center 7

Monday, April 23 6:30 pm Choir Practice St. Casimir Church

Tuesday, April 24 11:00 a - 2:00 p Food Pantry Ss. Peter & Paul ~ 161 High St. 9

Wednesday, April 25 4:30 - 6:30 pm Food Pantry Ss. Peter & Paul ~ 161 High St. 9

Thursday, April 26 6:30 pm Folk Group Practice St. Patrick Church

4th Thursday of each Month (April 26)

Call for time 733-1018

Cursillo Ultrea St. Mary Rectory

Saturday, April 28 11:00 am Chicken Barbeque Faith Formation Center 7

Sunday, April 29 1:00 - 2:00 pm Knitting for the Needy Faith Formation Center 7

Tuesday, May 1 11:00 a - 2:00 p Food Pantry Ss. Peter & Paul ~ 161 High St. 9

6:30 pm Choir Practice St. Casimir

7:00 pm Young Adult Catholics Group Faith Formation Center 5

Monday, May 7 7:00 pm Confirmation Ss. Peter & Paul Church


6:30 pm Parish Council Meeting Faith Formation Center

Monday, May 14 6:30 pm Liturgy Committee Meeting Faith Formation Center


Thursday, May 31 - Saturday, June 2

Thursday at 5:30 pm - Saturday at 9:30 am

40 Hour Devotion St. Casimir Church 5

8:00 - 9:00 pm Nocturnal Adoration Ss. Peter & Paul Church 6

6:30 pm Social Ministry Meeting Faith Formation Center

Thursday, May 10 6:00 pm Altar & Rosary Society, potluck & white elephant sale

St. Charles Borromeo Hall

We welcome the following children to the Catholic Church community through the sacrament of Baptism: Lucy Anne Campanelli

We extend our sympathy to the families of the following recently deceased: Kiersten Moore, Mary Price

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Parish Articles & Insights

I recall many years ago when I was a young priest and the first pastor I served with very often would

speak to people calling them ‘a child of God.’ One day there were a few people gathered outside church on a

Sunday morning, I was in the group as was my pastor. He was speaking to one man in particular, a strapping

six footer, weighing at least 260 pounds, and the pastor called him a ‘child of God.’ The young man began to

laugh (a little) before the pastor stopped him short and asked, “What’s the matter, you are a child of God.”

That led us into a little sermonette with the pastor expounding on the great privilege of our status as God sees

us, that we are by nature, creatures of God, but by God’s grace, we are, each and every one of us, a child of

God.

Today’s magnificent passage from one of St. John’s letters to the early Christins community, while it

is one of my favorites, is a very profound bit of theology in just a few lines of scripture. The last line of this

passage is also filled with promise in these words, that one day, ‘we shall be like Him for we shall see Him

as He is.’

William Barclay, the noted Scottish scripture scholar in one of his books gives us a paraphrase of this

passage. I’d like to leave you with that paraphrase as it sort of tugs at our heartstrings while deepening our

wealth of knowledge of God’s love for us. Here it is…

“Behold the amazing gift of love the Father hath bestowed on us, the sinful sons of men, to call us sons

of God!

Concealed as yet the honour lies, by this dark world unknown; a world that knew not when He came,

even God’s eternal Son.

High is the rank we now possess; but higher we shall rise; though what we shall hereafter be is hid from

mortal eyes.

Our souls, we know, when He appears, shall bear His image bright; for all His glory, full disclosed, shall

open to our sight.

A hope so great, and so divine, may trials well endure; and purge the soul from sense to sin, as Christ

Himself is pure.”

I hope you ponder these lines and bring to mind their truth and beauty, you may be blessed with an ever

deeper realization that you, your children, all your friends, and even an enemy are all God’s loving children.

Continued Easter blessings! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Fr. Walt!

See What Love the Father

Has Bestowed on Us !

by Fr. Walt Wainwright

Perhaps too often the second reading in the

Sunday scriptures is overlooked, but when we

come to a passage like the one we have today,

it would be a great injustice to let it pass us by.

The reading begins with the word ‘see’ not

referring to our physical sense of sight but rather

calling us to remember the great privilege we

have that God’s love for us is so great that He

looks upon us and calls us ‘His children.’

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Welcome to Those Received into the Church in the Rite of Christian Initiation

Saturday night, March 31st at the Easter Vigil, 12 people were received into the church or completed their

sacraments of initiation. Tyler Campanelli, Brooke Comfort, Brody Lakin, and Jake Paribello were received

into the Church through Baptism. Then they, along with Reese Collier, Marcus Coppola, Landon Davis, Junu

Keegan, Kelly Koehler, Makenna Koehler, Aveyah Nelson and Brynné Stermer, were Confirmed and received

Eucharist for the first time.

Please join with us in welcoming them. We thank their families and sponsors / godparents who accompanied

them on this journey. All the Church shares your joy. Be strengthened by our prayers for your new life in

Christ.

You’re invited! Young Adult Catholics, 18-35

Our new Young Adult Catholics group will meet on

Tuesday, May 1st at 7:00 p.m. at the Faith Formation Center

(1010 Davis St.).

The topic for the evening is The Role of Young People in the Church.

This is an opportunity for young adults to connect with each other for faith sharing and finding their place

in our Catholic Church. Please invite anyone you know who is aged 18 - 35 and Catholic – fallen away

Catholics & avid Catholics alike are welcome! Light refreshments will be served.

Save the Date: Forty Hour Devotions

Thursday, May 31 thru Saturday, June 2, 2018

Forty Hour Devotion is solemn exposition of the Blessed Sacrament that continues around the clock for

forty hours. It will be held in St. Casimir’s Church beginning with Mass on Thursday, May 31 at 5:30pm and

concluding on Saturday morning, June 2 with Mass at 9:30am.

Forty Hour Devotion provides a wonderful opportunity for the spiritual growth of an individual person

and the parish as well. In our world, temptation and evil abounds, devotion to the Mass and Our Lord in the

Holy Eucharist have declined.

Through hours spent in Eucharistic devotion one can adore Christ, pray in the presence of the Lord,

express our sorrow for our sins, and experience oneness with Him that leads us to participation in the Mass

which is central to Catholic Life.

Why 40 Hours?

St. Charles Borromeo speaks as if this was very ancient based on Biblical times:

# 40 – the hours Jesus spent in the tomb, from His death on Good Friday until the Resurrection on

Easter Sunday morning

# 40 – Jesus appeared to his disciples 40 days after His resurrection from the dead

# 40 – the 40 days of rain during the time of the flood

# 40 – the years the Israelites spent on the way to the Promised Land

# 40 – the days of Jesus’ fasting before His public ministry

# 40 – Moses on Mt. Sinai receiving God’s Law – the 10 Commandments As we prepare to formulate a new parish with the title of: The Most Holy Name of Jesus,

let us ask Jesus for blessings for ourselves, our family and our new parish.

PLEASE NOTE: 40 Hours have to be covered by people willing to spend a half hour, an hour or a variety

of times in church so the exposed Blessed Sacrament is never left unattended. There will be hours for private

prayer and communal prayer opportunities. Organizations will soon be contacted to ask for participation by its

members. There will be sign-up sheets in all churches. Please take time to be with Our Lord.!

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Our Free Spaghetti Supper is Wednesday,

May 16th from 4:30p.m. - 6:30 p.m. We are

fortunate enough again this year to have Pine City

Scout Troop #43 and a group from Notre Dame to

help us serve the meal, but we still need a set up

crew from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. and a relief crew from

6:30 to 8:00 p.m. And of course, we need Italian

bread and your famous brownies and cookies. Most

of all, we need you to come & enjoy a great meal and

fellowship. For more information or to volunteer,

contact Tom Petzke at 426-2313. Thank you.

Special Guest Speaker: Fr. Victor Warkulwiz, M.S.S.

Fr. Victor Warkulwiz from the Missionary

Priests of the Blessed Sacrament will be our guest,

speaking at all Masses this weekend, April 21-22 on

the benefits and necessity of Perpetual Adoration in

our parish.

Fr. Warkulwiz resides in the Archdiocese of

Philadelphia. He has taken his message of Perpetual

Adoration to several hundred parishes in 47 states,

Canada, and elsewhere. Fr. Victor has dedicated

himself to visiting a parish every weekend where the

desire to establish or maintain Perpetual Eucharistic

Adoration has been expressed. The fruits of his

labor have been bountiful and include a spiritual

renewal within each parish.

Please remember that Perpetual Adoration in a

parish is not just for a day, a week, a month or year.

Rather it is for always. It is not temporary, but

ongoing, lasting, permanent. St. John Paul II

said: "Our essential commitment in life is to grow

spiritually in the climate of the Holy Eucharist."

There is no greater love given to Catholics than

Christ present in the Eucharist. Please do not miss

hearing Fr. Warkulwiz. His homily is inspiring and

has touched the hearts of thousands of Catholics in

bringing them to a deeper understanding and love

of the Blessed Sacrament.

Mary Gardens Information

May is our Mother Mary's month. We are offering a chance to start a Mary Garden. Each flower has a special meaning to our Mother. During the month of May, a certificate for $5 can be exchanged at Chamberlain Acres for your choice of one of five plants that we have chosen this year. These are: impatiens, snap dragon, alyssum, marigolds, and zinnia. Watch for the meaning why these were chosen in next week's bulletin along with a Mary Garden Prayer and when the certificates will be available at Masses.

NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY

“Until you know deep inside that Jesus thirsts for you – you can’t begin to know who He wants to be for you. Or who He wants you to be for Him.” (St. Mother Teresa) Please be with us to deepen your joy of a loving, personal relationship with Jesus. Our prayer is a special adaptation of The Liturgy of the Hours, and includes exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, psalms, spiritual readings, prayers, and silent adoration. Everyone is welcome, on Saturday, April 28, 8:00 to 9:00 PM, at Ss. Peter & Paul Church. We meet on the last Saturday each month.

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL (CMA) UPDATE

Many of you may know that the annual Diocesan Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) carries with it a goal that must be met, either through parishioner contributions or, if we fall short of the goal, through parish operational income. Currently, each of our three parishes falls short of the goal set by the Diocese (the Diocese did reduce the goal of each parish by $2000 at the beginning of the campaign after an appeal by parish leadership). Next weekend (April 28/29), we will make one last push to reduce the amount we must pay to the Diocese at the beginning of June. Envelopes will be available at each church. If you haven’t made a contribution to the 2017 / 2018 CMA, please consider it. If you have contributed (and we are most grateful for those who have) and are able to contribute a little more, any amount is appreciated. The answer to the question “What does the Diocese do for us in Elmira?” is, in part: offer guidance and direction in the areas of Holy Family Catholic School, the ongoing work of Liturgy, Human Resources issues, Faith Formation assistance and Sacramental Preparation, training of priests and deacons who may serve us in the future (as many have in the past), legal assistance, processing annulments, marriage preparation, ongoing study and formation opportunities for the pastoral staff through classes and workshops, etc. Again, we thank all who have contributed to the CMA, and for those who haven’t, please consider it next weekend.

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Knights of Columbus Council 229

Chicken BBQ

April 28

11:00 am

Faith Formation Center - 1010 Davis St

Tickets = $10

Dinner includes:

1/2 Chicken, Cole Slaw,

Macaroni Salad & Roll

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FAITH FORMATION CENTER

Sunday, April 29th, 1-2 pm

Sunday, May 20th, 1-2 pm

OR, you can still help even if you

can’t be with us.

Can you knit or crochet? Did you always want to learn? Make your hobby help others!

You are invited to help others by knitting or crocheting hats, scarves … All items will

be donated to the needy in the Christmas Baskets.

Enjoy some:

-- company

-- conversation

-- refreshments

while working on your knitting / crocheting.

Just come, or call the office for more information: 733-3484

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Notre Dame High School - MayFEST Notre Dame High School is currently seeking a wide

variety of craft vendors for MayFEST, Saturday

May 12th from 10 am - 3 pm. MayFEST is an annual

event that seeks to provide a variety of events, games

and entertainment for people of all ages. Interested

applicants may download an application at:

www.notredamehighschool.com. Questions may be

directed to: Tracy Brunton at 607-734-2267 ext.325.

Notre Dame High School is located at 1400 Maple

Avenue, Elmira, NY.

The Sacred Heart Ladies Society is sponsoring

a Day of Prayer this Sunday, April 22 from

2:00 - 4:00 pm in the parish center located at

Ss. Peter and Paul Church.

Sister Sue will be the facilitator.

The day will conclude with a soup

& sandwich supper. Please call Theresa

DeSanto at 737-0284 or Anne Eller at

734-0437 for a reservation.

Open to All

Hope to see you there!

Chemung County Ladies of Charity invite you to

Celebrate the Art of Tea: British High Tea Sunday, April 29 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Tanino Italian Pastry Shop (Horseheads)

Cost: $15 ($7.50 for ages 5 - 12) (benefits Ladies of Charity anti-poverty projects)

Reservations: Ellie (738-1712) or Connie (333-0125)

Men, women, boys, girls – all ages

– all skill levels

(instruction provided

for beginners)

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Bulletin Deadlines

Bulletin articles and information for publication

should be sent in 10 days prior to the Sunday that you are

requesting via email. (Sorry no phone or verbal requests)

Send bulletin information to our Email address:

[email protected]

♦ Deadline for the May 6 bulletin is

12:00 noon on Friday, April 27.


12:00 noon on Friday, May 4.


12:00 noon on Friday, May 11.

Mass Intentions -

and a Mass Intention ‘policy’:

We take Mass Intentions at the Parish Office

at 1010 Davis Street for all the Elmira Catholic

Churches, as well as the monthly Masses that Fr.

Scott celebrates at the Chemung County Nursing

Facility (CCNF), Woodbrook, Villa Serene and

Flannery Towers.

Due to the limited number of Masses and priest

availability, and to be fair to all parish families, we

ask that families only schedule (2) Masses a year.

Family members may be combined in one Mass

Intention.

The Mass book and schedule fills up very

quickly. In an effort to make Mass Intentions

available all year (without the book filling up too

quickly), we open the book and schedule only (2)

months at a time.

Here is our Schedule for Mass Intentions:

March 15 will begin taking Masses for May & June

May 1 will begin taking Masses for July & August

July 15 will begin taking Masses for Sept & Oct

Sept 1 will begin taking Masses for Nov & Dec

Nov 15 will begin taking Masses for Jan & Feb

Jan 2 will begin taking Masses for Mar & April

Sanctuary Lights and Bread & Wine offerings are

available all year and scheduled upon request.

The Most Holy Name of Jesus

Parish Pastoral Council Nominations

We are now seeking nominations for

the 2018-2019 Parish Council. There are

4 openings (each is for a 3 year term). Please

consider if you have the desire to be part of

the council as we move toward becoming

‘The Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish.’

The nomination form should be

completed and returned (to the Parish office

at 1010 Davis St. or in the collection basket)

by Monday, May 14th at the latest.

Qualifications for membership:

• fully initiated Roman Catholics

• registered and supporting members of the

parish

• participants in parish life and worship

• committed to prayer, study, listening and

dialogue

• committed to giving the time needed for

participation

For additional information, council by-laws

will be available for review at the Parish

Office.

PARISH COUNCIL

NOMINATION FORM

NAME:

___________________________

ADDRESS:

___________________________

___________________________

___________________________

PHONE NUMBER:

__(_____)__________________________

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Caring for God’s Creation

Caring for Our Common Home

“The earth, our home, is beginning to look

more and more like an immense pile of filth.

Our industrial system, at the end of its cycle

of production and consumption, has not yet

developed the capacity to absorb and reuse waste

and by-products. We have not yet managed to adopt a circular model

of production capable of preserving resources for present and future

generations, while limiting as much as possible the use of non-renewable

resources, moderating their consumption, maximizing their efficient use,

reusing and recycling them. A serious consideration of this issue would

be one way of counteracting the throwaway culture which affects the entire

planet.” ~ Pope Francis, Laudato Si: On Care For Our Common Home

This Earth Day (April 22) commit to examining how you and your family

can move away from a throwaway culture.

Food for Neighbors-in-Need

Food Pantry at Ss. Peter & Paul:

tuna, cereal, fruit, canned and

packaged foods, toilet paper, monetary

gifts. Food can be dropped off at church

when you come for Mass or on Tuesday

morning at the pantry on High Street.

Pantry is open Tuesdays 11AM-2PM

and the 4th Wednesday of each month

4:30-6:30 PM.

St. Mary: peanut butter, jelly, rice, pasta, sauce, tuna, sandwich spread,

canned fruit & vegetables, pudding

(for Samaritan Center food pantry).

St. Casimir, Our Lady of Lourdes,

St. Charles: spaghetti, tomato sauce, Italian dressing, parmesan cheese, for the April 25th meal at Elmira

Community Kitchen.

Elmira Community Kitchen Our parish community prepares three

meals each month at Elmira Community

Kitchen: dinner on the third and fourth

Wednesdays and lunch on the third

Thursday. Could you help? We invite

you to bake cookies, brownies or cake for

dessert for one of these meals. You can

drop off your goodies at the Elmira

Community Kitchen (in Ss. Peter & Paul

Church community center on High Street)

on the third or fourth Wednesday anytime

from Noon (dinner is served at 4:30PM)

or drop off for lunch on the third Thursday

beginning at 9AM (lunch is served at

11:30AM). 75 to 125 neighbors-in-need

of all ages join us for each of these meals.

DIAPERS NEEDED YEAR-ROUND

Bring to any Mass.

Recycle your used computer printer cartridges at Treu’s Office

Supply on Lake Street to benefit Elmira Community Kitchen.

Thanks to parishioner, Perry Treu, for this opportunity

to reuse and recycle.

“Parishes are communities of faith,

of action, and of hope. They are

where the Gospel is proclaimed and

celebrated, where believers are formed

and are sent to renew the earth.”

~ U.S. Catholic Bishops Communities

of Salt & Light: Reflections on the

Social Mission of the Parish

“Your light must shine before others, that they may see goodness in your acts and glorify your heavenly Father” (Matt 5:16)

Diocese of Rochester Social Ministry Conference

The Eucharist Commits Us to Neighbors in Need

Thursday, April 26 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Notre Dame Retreat House (Canandaigua)

Keynote Speaker: Giovina Caroscio

Giovina grew up in Elmira (St. Anthony Parish) and served as the first

executive director of Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes in Geneva;

and, most recently as spiritual director and retreat leader at

Mercy Spirituality Center (Rochester)

Workshops on current topics: opioids, solutions-focused

programs, social ministry project models from around the Diocese.

Mass at 11:00 AM. Lunch and workshops follow.

Information/Register/Carpool: Kathy Dubel 734-9784 ext 2135.

All Social Ministers are invited to this ministry day

(food pantry & Community Kitchen workers, Social Ministry

Committee members, project committees). Don’t miss it!

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Elmira Roman Catholic Parishes

Pastoral Leadership

Rev. Scott Kubinski [email protected]

Rev. Rick Farrell Parochial Vicar (607) 733-0300 [email protected]

*For Fr. Rick call in for any non-emergency request for pastoral care/visits/etc 767-7125 (24/7) machine

Rev. Robert MacNamara Retired Priest in Residence at St. Mary’s (607) 796-5478

Pastor (607) 734-6255 *

Parish Deacons

Deacon Al Pacete [email protected]

Deacon Paul Sartori [email protected]

Deacon Joe Erway [email protected]

Deacon George Welch [email protected]

Pastoral Associate - 733-3484

Deacon

Joe Erway

Pastoral

Associate [email protected]

Parish Office & Faith Formation Center Staff

Elmira Parish Office & Faith Formation

1010 Davis St

Elmira, NY 14901

(607) 733-3484

Administrative Staff for Parish Offices - 733-3484

Anne Bremer - Volunteer Coordinator [email protected]

Kelly Randall - Administrative Assistant [email protected]

[email protected] Mary Beth Prechtl - Food Pantry

Coordinator

Business Office (direct line - 734 - 4414)

David Quinn - Finance [email protected]

Cindy Goldman - Business Manager [email protected]

[email protected] Katy Rayne - Business Manager

Liturgists / Music Ministry / Choir

Mary Montanarella Liturgy / Music (607) 734-6255 *

Arlene Siconolfi Liturgy / Music (607) 733-6662

[email protected]

[email protected]

Jessica Rutledge Music / Choir (607) 425-4464 [email protected]

Faith Formation Team - 733-3484

Sr. Sue Czaplicki, SSND Director of Faith Formation [email protected] or [email protected]

Mary Beth Prechtl Faith Formation Secretary [email protected]

Elena Cambio Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry [email protected]

For St. Mary’s Rectory

* 734-6255

Prompts for specific phones:

Press #1 for Mass Schedule

Press #2 for Fr. Scott

Press #3 for Mary

Press #4 for Anointing

Press #5 for Fr. Robert MacNamara

!"#$%&'(')*+")• NEW WIRING & REWIRING

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JIM NATI - PARISHIONER

PINE CITY, NY

35 YEARS + EXPERIENCE

PHONE: 607-733-5228/FAX • CELL: 426-5228

WoodbrookAssisted Living Residence

~ Elmira ~Phone: 607-734-7741

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Northrup MemorialsArtistic Memorials

Since 1925

Bruce & Sharon McMail 1110 Walnut St. Owners Elmira, NY 14905

(607) 733-7612

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SCHOOL607-734-55095 Hr. Pre-licensing Course6 Hr. Defensive Driving CoursePrivate Driving Lessons

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THE WHITE EAGLE CLUB364 Millard Street, Elmira, New York

[email protected]

HALL RENTAL • REASONABLE RATES • WEDDINGS

BIRTHDAY • RETIREMENT • ANY SPECIAL OCCASION

Accommodations To 100 PeopleLet Us Take Care of Your Special Occasion

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Field of Dreams Counseling147 West Gray St, 2nd Floor, Elmira, NY 14901

P: 607-732-4140 • F: 607-732-0190

Linda RinerLCSW-R, RN, CASAC, ICADC, FAPA

O"ce Hours • Monday - Saturday24 Hour, 7 Days a Week Emergency Coverage Available

Kalec Funeral Home Inc.

Cemetery Markers

DON KALEC, JR.Licensed Manager/Owner

Your Only Funeral Directorwho is a Lifelong Parishionerof Christ the Redeemer

“Chemung County’s Only Full Service Funeral Home Serving the Community for Over 100 Years”SERVING NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA

Cremation, Pre-Arranging and Pre-Financingwww.kalecfh.com • Email: [email protected]

607-734-6196 • or 1-866-734-6196 • 705 E. Church St., Elmira, NY 14901

DBA Five StarLimousine Service

PlumbingHeatingElectricAC/R

www.bcinc.info 562-2023

607-733-2999

Maple LawnDairy and Restaurant

Family Owned and Operated for over 30 years

3162 Lower Maple Ave. • Elmira, NY • (607) 733-0519www.maplelawndairyrestaurant.com

10% discount off your bill with this ad

PIETRO & SONI T A L I A N R E S T A U R A N T

400 W. Washington Ave., Elmira, NY

607-733-4400

PIZZA - SUBS, SEAFOOD, CHICKENCatering Menu • Banquet for your special occasion

Wedding Rehearsal Dinner • Bridal & Baby ShowerCompany Parties & More!

Screen Printing • Embroidery • Sublimation

(607) 732-5751 • Elmira, NY

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Anthony’s Restaurant607.734.0402

Buy one lunch or dinner entrée valued at $8.95 or higher & receive one entrée of equal/lesser value at half off.

Can’t be combined with any other offer/coupon. No substitutions or cash value. Not valid on Holidays.

Lodge 607-733-5526

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908 Pennsylvania Ave. • Elmira, NY 14904Complete Kitchens - AAA**

Each Unit A Suite

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COMPLETE LAWN CARE

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Dr. Lawrence WaiteOptometrist

Albert LucarelliOptician

Eye Examinations

Prescriptions Filled

Contact Lenses

733-2694382 W. Church Street

Elmira, NY

McInerny Funeral HomeKEVIN C. MCINERNY

(607) 733-6271www.mcinernyfh.com

[email protected]

502 W. Water St.

Elmira, NY 14905

ROSEMARY’S BEAUTY SALON102 W. Center St.

Phone 734-7760

Tuesday - Saturday

Rosemary Antuzzi - Operator

O’BRIEN

HEARING AID CENTER227 Hoffman - Cor. of Church

Elmira, N.Y.734-2849 – Call for an Appt.–Free Batteries - 1 year - w/purchase of

Hearing Aid & This Ad –

‘Serving Our Parish Faithfully’

Lynch Funeral

Home Inc.

739-1301318 West Broad Street

Horseheads, NYFamily Owned & Operated by: James J. Lynch II

James J. Lynch II & Heather Ann Lynch

Licensed Funeral Directors

Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.

1050 Pennsylvania Avenue • Elmira, New York 14904

ROBERT L.OLTHOF, Lic. Manager

JodyAnn Foster • John P. Knapp • Christin B. Greven, Licensed Associates

Phone: 733-7566

Jeff Klossner OTR/L, ATP, ATSScooters, Seating Systems, Manual &

Power Wheelchairs, Lift Chairs,Bath & Home Safety, Walkers, Stair-Lifts

117 N. Keystone Ave. ~ Sayre, PA

(570) 882-7436

Bonnie Collins, Agent376 S. Main St. • 734–0531

Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois

607-734-6106

www.bouilleelectric.com

904 GRAND CENTRAL AVE., ELMIRA, NY PORTABLE SIGNS

Phone/Fax 1-607-732-5267CRANE SERVICE Available

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S I G N I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D M A I N T E N A N C E

M A R I N O S I G N C O. J. William O’Brien IIAttorney-at-Law

St. Cecilia’s ‘67 • Notre Dame High School ‘71

Real Estate Closings, Wills & Estates

461 E. Market St., Elmira Tel. 734-2017

James D. Barrett Funeral HomeServing the community since 1948

Family Owned & Operated

Pre-Arranging, Pre-Financing & Cremation Services Available

(607) 733-4629 www.jdbarrettfuneralhome.com

Assisted Living • Memory Care

Skilled Nursing • Rehabilitation

3005 Watkins Rd.

Horseheads, NY

(607) 739-8711

www.bethany-village.org

Michael “Robby” Robertson Licensed Real Estate Salesperson 215 West Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901

Cell: 607.425.5122

Ofc: 607.733.2700

Fax: 607.733.9740 [email protected] howardhanna.com

NANCY A. MURPHY AGENCY966 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904

607-732-2133 [email protected]

Mark Twain Golf CourseJay Turcsik - PGA Professional

Fully Stocked Pro Shop

Specializing in: Club Fitting, Lessons & Corporate Logo’d Apparel

607-737-5770 [email protected]

607.733.1645

John T. O’Connor 121 S. Kinyon St.Proprietor Elmira, NY 14904

john@oconnorplumbingandheating.comwww.oconnorplumbingandheating.com

Stafkings Healthcare is Hiring! We are hiring staff to cover cases in Corning, Elmira, and Horseheads!

We’re seeking quali"ed, caring staff. Candidates must be certi"ed PCAs or HHAs.

Stafkings Healthcare Being Home is Better319 W. Water Street, Elmira, NY 14901 ■ 607-734-3646 ■ Sta9ingsHealthcare.com

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48 West Market St., Corning, NY 14830

Cell: 607.734.5620

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Fax: 607.936.3982

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Karen RuppLicensed Real Estate Salesperson

Buying or Selling a Home?

Cell: 607.738.0673

Email: [email protected]

2783 Westinghouse Road

Horseheads, NY 14845

The region’s largest provider of

Long Term Care

Short Term Rehabilitation

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care

Adult Day Health Care

48 Colonial Drive, Horseheads

607-739-3654

Langdon Plaza #4 • 303 N. Main Street • Elmira732-3647 or 732-3746

MON.- SAT. 11AM TO 10PM | SUNDAY 4 TO 9PM

[email protected]

Office: 607-796-9817 Ext. 216

Cell: 607-738-2199

Fax: 607-796-6638

Darlene S. Weiermiller

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The Premier Insurance

Agency in Elmira and

the Twin Tiers

Peter WallinOwner/Agent607-734-8799

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