St. Theodore s Church...Page Three St. Theodore’s Church, Rochester, New York November 29, 2015 FOOD CUPBOARD NEWS Don’t forget to bring a non-perishable item in each week to share

November 29, 2015

St. Theodore’s Church

168 Spencerport Road Rochester, New York 14606

Parish Office: 429-6811, Fax: 429-7726

Faith Formation Office: 429-5650 e-mail: [email protected]

http://sttheodoreschurch.com

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ADVENT IS HERE

With this First Sunday of Advent the Church begins to celebrate the “comings” of Jesus. There are three: his coming at the end of time, his coming on the first Christmas, and his coming this Christmas. During the first week of the season, our thoughts turn to his coming at the end of time. As a just judge and as our Savior he will come at a time that we do not expect, since we do not know when the end of the world will occur. And so we are always ready and on the watch so that we can “stand before the Son of Man“ with a good life and a record of loving service! Peace & Love,

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S O S Daily Cash Raffle Winners

11/16 St. Theodore’s $25 11/17 Marina Barigelli $25 11/18 Joe Bonafede $25 11/19 James Telban $25 11/20 Warren Jung $25 11/21 Richard Clark $50 11/22 Dolores Onuffer $50

Boxes to drop off your donations are in the main entrance of church, in front of receptionist office and outside Faith Formation Office. Thank you for your support!

ONGOING BOTTLE AND CAN DRIVE TO SUPPORT YOUTH PROGRAMS

WESTERN MONROE COUNTY FIRST FRIDAY DIVINE MERCY HOLY HOUR AT PADRE PIO CHAPEL

Please join us for our Divine Mercy Holy Hour with Expo-sition and Benediction, sung Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and readings from the Diary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska on the first Friday of every month from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.…Bring your friends! The Chaplet and benedic-tion is lead by the deacons assigned to the parishes of western Monroe County. Padre Pio Chapel is located at, 141 Frank Dimino Way (off Manitou Road between Buffa-lo Road and NY 531 expressway, opposite the Italian American Community building).

This First Friday devotion is promoted and supported by Catholic Radio 1460 AM “The Station of the Cross”…

Are you listening? - Deacon Angelo Coccia

CHRISTMAS CHOIR The music ministry is in need of singers for our Christmas Eve Masses on December 24 at 5:30 and 10:30. We es-pecially need tenors, basses and altos. Rehearsals will be on Wednesday evenings from 8:00 to 9:00 on Decem-ber 2, 9 & 16. Practice CDs will be available to aid in learning the music. Please contact Rita Manners at 429-6811 or [email protected].

WHAT’S IN A GODPARENT?

Choosing a godparent for a child is one of the most important decisions a parent makes for that child’s life! The Church’s hope is that a godparent will be a life-long example and companion for the child’s journey of faith. Much thought and prayer, then, is needed to pick the person(s) who will best fulfill that role. The Church requires that a godparent be a fully initiated Catholic through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist; actively practicing our faith through weekly worship at mass and striving to live according to God’s way every day. It’s most helpful if the godparent lives nearby and can be a part of the child’s ongoing life, par-ticipating in important events all along the way. The Church requires only one godparent, alt-hough most couples prefer to ask two. If a Christian of another denomination is asked, they must be baptized and can serve only as a Christian witness, not as a god-parent. A Catholic who has not been confirmed cannot serve as either a Christian witness or a godparent—which makes sense when we understand the sacred re-sponsibility that Catholics accept. If you are expecting or have a newborn, you will want to make preparing for your child’s Baptism a high priority. Call Sister Cathy at 429-6811 for an initial inter-view. Then plan to attend our next group session on Wednesday, December 16, at 7:00 p.m. Godparents are asked to attend as well, since part of this meeting helps them understand their role and responsibilities.

CHRISTMAS ANGELS FOR THE FOOD CUPBOARD Thank you to all parishioners who have already taken paper angels from the baskets at the church entrances. This is the last chance for anyone to partici-pate. Most angels have a specif-ic request for a specific person, and others have toiletries or gro-cery store gift card requests. Please return the unwrapped gift with the angel attached no later than Monday, De-cember 7. Please be an angel and take an angel. Don’t Forget: The special wooden box on the Food

Cupboard table to the right of the main entrance is for gift

cards and postage stamps so they don’t get lost. Again,

please attach the angel somehow to the item so we can

match them up to the proper family.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING

The students in grades 6-8 religion clas-

ses are going Christmas Caroling at Dunn

Towers on Monday, December 14 during

class time. Classes will be extended until

8:30 p.m. that evening. Teens in grades 9-12 are also

invited to join us! Permission slips are required in

order to attend this event. For more information, call

Maureen Piehler at 429-5650 or [email protected].

LAST CALL FOR BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Join us for breakfast and a fun time of crafts, Christ-mas caroling and a visit from Santa. Bring your camera to take a picture of your child with Santa. REGISTRA-TION DEADLINE IS THURSDAY! Your family needs to be registered prior to this event; NO registration will be accepted that day. Your family will receive an ad-mittance ticket at the door. Families are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to our food cupboard. If you have any questions or need assis-tance with the fee, call Maureen Piehler at 429-5650. Registration forms are available in the church entrance and Faith Formation Office.

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FOOD CUPBOARD NEWS

Don’t forget to bring a non-perishable item in each week to share with the less fortunate in our community. What about making it a weekly habit? Please help, as we are completely depleted of the needed item of the week…

NEEDED ITEM OF THE WEEK:

“Pasta”

MAY THEY REST IN PEACE

During the month of October 2015 we celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial for the following parishioners:

Angeline Muratore

Grace Papagni

Please pray for our deceased and their families at this most difficult time.

Rosary Altar Society Bake Sale We are having a Bake Sale the weekend of December 5 & 6 after all masses in the main entrance of church. We have all homemade Christmas cookies, cakes and pies etc. All bakers, please drop off Saturday, December 5, in the Parish Life Center between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 pm. Please support us. Thank you.

POSTER CONTEST The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a post-er contest for children ages 5-14. The theme is "Keep Christ In Christmas". There will be a first place ($30.00 gift card) and a second place ($20.00 gift card) prize for each age group. The deadline for en-tries is Monday, December 7. The winners will be an-nounced at our Breakfast with Santa on December 12. There are entry forms and instructions available in the church entrances, Parish Office and Faith For-mation Office. If you have any questions, please contact Chad Wescott at 813-6237 or [email protected].

SATURDAY CONFESSION TIME CHANGE During the Jubilee Year of Mercy, which begins Decem-ber 13, our Saturday afternoon confession time will begin at 3:30 p.m.

YOUTH/FAMILY MASS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, at 5:00 p.m. FOLLOWED BY A POTLUCK DINNER

We will be having our first Youth/Family Mass on Sunday, December 6, at 5:00 p.m. This Mass will fulfill your Sunday obligation. Our guest presider will be Father Bob Reiser, SJ from McQuaid Jesuit High School. Teens will be involved in the liturgical roles and some will be singing with our music group, Rock of Faith, who will be leading the music. Our Sacred Movement Dancers will be part of our Communion Meditation. Some of the teens attending NCYC will be speaking about their experience in Indianapolis.

After Mass, there will be a Pot Luck Dinner in the Parish Hall. In order for us to have an assortment of food, last names beginning with A-L are asked to bring a main dish (pasta, chicken, soup, mac and cheese, etc. ), M-S a side dish (salad, vegetable, rolls, etc. ) and T-Z a dessert. If you plan on attending the dinner, please complete the bottom of this flyer and return it to the Faith Formation Office by Tuesday, De-cember 1. If you have any questions or if you have a teen who would like to participate in the liturgy, contact Maureen Piehler at 429-5650 or [email protected]. We hope you and your family will join us for this special Mass and Dinner!

POTLUCK DINNER FOLLOWING MASS RETURN TO FAITH FORMATION OFFICE BY DECEMBER 1

Last names beginning with A-L are asked to bring a main dish, M-S a side dish and T-Z a dessert. Please bring food to the parish hall between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. so we have time to set up before Mass be-gins. Thank you! Last Name ______________________________________ Phone Number ______________________ Number Attending ________ We will be bringing _____________________________________________

St. Theodore’s Church Third Annual “Lights of Love” Tree

Our special tree lighting ceremony will be held on MONDAY, December 7, at 7 p.m. beginning in church and proceeding outside for the blessing and lighting of the tree. Refreshments will be served in the library follow-ing the ceremony. Please join us.

MEN’S CLUB

The Men’s club will be meeting at Giuseppe’s Restaurant, Monday, Dec 7, at 6:45 p.m. for dinner. All men of the parish are welcome to join us.

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30 MONDAY St. Andrew, Apostle

8:30 A.M. Ada Cianfichi req. Mario Cianfichi & Family

TUESDAY Advent Weekday 8:30 A.M. Minnie Barry req. James Barry

WEDNESDAY Advent Weekday

8:30 A.M. Lou Tufano req. Parents & Sister

THURSDAY St. Francis Xavier, Priest 8:30 A.M. Communion Service

FRIDAY Advent Weekday 8:30 A.M. Umberto Caperna req. Wife & Family

WEEKEND MASSES Second Sunday of Advent SATURDAY

4:30 P.M. The People of St. Theodore’s Parish

SUNDAY 9:00 A.M. Joseph LaVigne req. Jim & Sue Darby 9:00 A.M. Patrick LaVigne req. Jim & Sue Darby 11:00 A.M. Domenico Lanzirotti req. Family 11:00 A.M. Lucia & Lorenzo Rosato req. Nellie & Quinti-

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ROC THE DAY FOR THE CMA ON DECEMBER 1! Over the past several years, thousands of people have given more than $2.2 million to local non-profit organiza-tions through ROC the Day, sponsored by the United Way. On Tuesday, December 1, you can give to the CMA by visiting www.roctheday.org, clicking “See Who’s Ready to ROC” and searching for "Catholic Ministries Appeal" using the keyword search. All CMA gifts received that day will be credited to the donor's parish.

2015-2016 Catholic Ministries Appeal

Goal—$61,315

Pledged— $28,233 (46%)

236 Donors

Have you given to the Catholic Ministries Appeal yet this year? In order to meet our goal, we need everyone’s help. Please consider all the ways that God has blessed you and yours, and then think how the Church has brought goodness into your lives. You may give directly to the CMA or to St. Theo-dore’s Church. We have envelopes in the entranceway of church so that your donation is put towards the CMA. Join our appeal and give back what you can so that we can remain strong and able to do God’s great work!

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Finances for the week of November 22 will be in the December 6 bulletin.

Parish Staff: Rev. Steve Kraus, Pastor Angelo Coccia, Deacon Laurence Feasel, Deacon Sr. Catherine Pfleger, RSM, Pastoral Associate

(Worship) Rita Manners, Music Director Maureen Piehler, Faith Formation Coordinator/

Youth Minister Leigh Ann Lester, Business Manager Maria Discavage, Faith Formation Secretary John Hammerle, Parish Council Chair Food Cupboard: 429-5360

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9:00 A.M. Hearing Loop

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Eucharistic Chapel Open 24 Hours

SUNDAY Catholic University Collection 9:00 AM RCIA/RCIC MONDAY 5:00 PM Faith Formation Classes for Grades 1-5 7:00 PM Faith Formation Classes for Grades 6-8 7:00 PM Adult Bell Choir Rehearsal TUESDAY 9:00 AM-10:00 PM Solemn Adoration 7:00 PM Rosary Altar Society WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM-10:00 PM Solemn Adoration 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY 4:30 PM Youth Bell Choir Rehearsal FRIDAY 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Christmas Pageant Rehearsal SATURDAY 3:45 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Rosary Altar Society Bake Sale NEXT SUNDAY 9:00 AM RCIA/RCIC 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Christmas Pageant Rehearsal 5:00 PM Youth/Family Mass and Potluck Dinner Rosary Altar Society Bake Sale

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday—Thursday 9:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

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Church Name: ST. THEODORE’S CHURCH City, State: ROCHESTER, NY File Name: 06-0160 Phone: 585-429-5650 Contact: Maria Discavage Comments: