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HOLY FAMILY
JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 1, 2015
MASS SCHEDULE
Rosary @ 8:35AM Monday – Friday
Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
MONDAY, FEBRURY 2
6:45 AM Holy Souls in Purgatorty/
Tom & Carm Colabufo
9:00 AM ANN: Peg Maher/Janice Bader
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
FEAST OF ST. BLAISE
6:45 AM Helen Delaney/Bob & Marsha Offerman
9:00 AM “Hap” Hazard/Barbara
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
6:45 AM ANN: Jerry Harris/
Frank & Gerri Procopio
9:00 AM ANN: Michael Sweeney/
Christine & Donald Gilbert
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5
6:45 AM Philip, Alice & Ed Zollo/
Tom & Carm Colabufo
9:00 AM Gail Silvaggio/Gloria & Norman Star
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6
6:45 AM Anne M. Marshall/Ed & Marilyn Campagna
9:00 AM Mary Jane Murphy/ Holy Family School
Faculty & Staff
7:00 PM HEALING MASS
George Dobreski/Theresa Kallfelz & Children
SATURDAY, FFEBRUARY 7
8:00 AM FIRST SATURDAY MASS LEAGUE
5:00 PM ANN: Liduina Bertolini/Family
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM ANN: Gertrude Gabor/Son, Michael
8:45 AM ANN: The O’Toole Family/Family
10:30 AM ANN: Peggy & Tom Mahar, Jr./
Mary & Michael Stack
12:15 PM Kathleen A. Morris/Sister – Helen Ann
4:00 PM MASS FOR THE PEOPLE OF
HOLY FAMILY
LITURGY UPDATE
Msgr. Francis will preach February 7 & 8.
Dc. Bob will baptize February 8.
READINGS:
January 31 & February 1:
First Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35
Gospel: Mark 1:21-28
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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS;
February 7 & 8:
5:00 PM Charles Cooney, Ed Graveline,
Suzanne Kuppel, Susan LaFex,
Monique LaForce, Mary Lou Lake,
Tony Mitchell, Robert Singer,
Barbara Snell, Kathleen Wheeler
7:30 AM Frank Bellso, Elizabeth Brusa,
Joseph DeGirolamo, Karen Fruscello,
Theresa Keyes, Karen Sansone
8:45 AM Carole Bastien, Patty Costello,
Joseph & Margaret Cerio,
Debbie Germano, Valerie James,
Louise Mercurio, Patricia Reney,
Sarah Salanger, Ronnie Schmidt
10:30 AM Jim Connell, Christian Huddleston,
Elaine Lynch, Tom Maier,
John Milligan, Rosemary Smith,
Linda Sorbello, Mary Jane Spanfelner,
Fran & Pam Stepien
12:15 PM Frank & Rosemary Bovalino,
Mary Fangio, Cathy Jenkins,
Helen Ann Lynch, Maryellen Masterpole,
Michael & Julia Natoli,
Lisa Procanick, Nancy Scheutzow
4:00 PM Sue Canavan, Kathy Czajak,
Lorraine Dardani, Lori Gonella,
Ben Hunter, Jim Kearns,
Joe Ranieri, Jr., Gerry Riley,
Jennifer Scott, Joe Sullivan
LECTORS – February 7 & 8:
5:00 PM Diane Czarny, Barb Mercurio
7:30 AM Paula Meseroll, Robert Steves
8:45 AM Julie Hassel, Paul Streiff
10:30 AM Carmen Branca, Don Hulchanski
12:15 PM Alicia Castrello, Vickie Hopkins
4:00 PM James Evans, Teesa Guy
ALTAR SERVERS – February 7 & 8:
5:00 PM Travis, Alexa & Makenzie Robbins,
Andrew Sheedy
7:30 AM Joey, Pat, Jim & Dan McGarvey
8:45 AM Shannon Adams, Sean Alvaro,
Ryan & Jack McLane
10:30 AM Matt Cabal, Brian Myers,
Joseph Perleoni, Maggie Smith
12:15 PM Jack, William & Marty Fallon,
Griffin McIntyre
4:00 PM Raphael Evans, Liam Madrid,
Claire & Mark Fagan
HOLY FAMILY
JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 1, 2015
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PASTOR’S NOTES
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Each evangelist chooses a different episode to introduce
Jesus’s public ministry. The calling of the two sets of
fishermen brothers was a relatively private matter, so
today’s Gospel reading, the cure of the man with an
unclean spirit, is St. Mark’s first story of an action in
Jesus’s public life. The focus of the account is Jesus’s
exercise of power over an evil spirit; yet St. Mark’s
interest seems to be in Jesus’s teaching authority. For
the account begins with this: “The people were
astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one
having authority and not as the scribes” (v.22). And it
ends with the people saying, “What is this? A new
teaching with authority” (v27). That raises the
question: How is this demonic deliverance a
“teaching”? The only teaching of Jesus that St. Mark
has given so far in his Gospel is verse 15: “This is the
time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand.”
That must be it. What Jesus teaches is not simply a set
of ideas; it is an announcement of God’s triumph over
evil – a theme St. Mark will develop throughout his
account, culminating dramatically at the Crucifixion.
Jesus’s act of demonic deliverance is an initial
demonstration of that power, to which the people
respond, “What is this? A new teaching with
authority.”
Mark your calendar for February events:
4th – Coffee Hour
Speaker : Hard As Nails
Hosted by: Rosemary Smith
11th – Senior/ Homebound Deliveries
14th & 15th – Food Collection Weekend
14th & 15th - Blood Pressure Screening
after all Masses
18th – Coffee Hour
Speaker: Deacon Bob Fangio
Hosted by: Linda Vishnesky
th
18 – Annual Lenten Soup Supper
3-7pm – School Cafeteria
HELP, HELP, HELP!
The committee of very caring ladies who
coordinate our Funeral Luncheons are in
desperate need of volunteers to set up, serve
and clean up for the luncheons. If you can help
please call Ginny @ 478-8151. Also, we
ALWAYS need more people to make a dish
too!
HOLY HOUR FOR EVANGELIZATION
You are invited to the February Holy Hour, a
precious time of prayer and reflection with
the Blessed Sacrament.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
6:30PM in Church
Confessions available.
“For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a
simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of
recognition and of love, embracing both trial and
joy.”
- St. Therese of Lisieux
Mark your calendar for our Annual Lenten Soup
Supper this Ash Wednesday February 18th, 2015.
Anyone interested in helping with the soup supper
please call the Human Development Office at x.24.
Many hands are needed to cook, serve, and clean up.
The next food collection is Valentines Day weekend.
Let’s show our pantry families some love. The items
most needed are: deodorant, dish soap, canned
chicken, raviolis, fruit juice, applesauce, jelly, and rice
mixes.
Enjoy the Convenience of Electronic Giving
Holy Family now offers electronic giving as an easy
way to automate your regular offering.
Direct Debit Giving (EFT): Automatically transfers
funds from your checking or savings account.
Credit & Debit Card Giving: Lets you make
offerings automatically on a predetermined schedule
using a credit or debit card.
Go to holyfamilysyr.org at any time and click on the
Donate button to get started.
As you contemplate future contributions, please
consider electronic giving. Call the Parish Office for
authorization forms or for additional information.
HOLY FAMILY
JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 1, 2015
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2
3:00 PM Divine Mercy Novena – Church
7:00 PM Baptism Class - #2
TUESDAY, FFEBRUARY 3
3:00 PM Divine Mercy Novena – Church
6:15 PM Faith Formation Grades 1-8 - School
6:30 PM Engage Bible Study – Church Hall
7:00 PM Endow - #2
7:00 PM Life Teen Power Hour - Church
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
9:30 AM Coffee Hour – Church Hall
3:00 PM Divine Mercy Novena – Church
6:30 PM Holy Hour for Evangelization - Church
6:30 PM Confessions – Church
6:30 PM Edge Youth Group – Church Hall
7:00 PM Charismatic Prayer Group – MPR
7:00 PM RCIA - #1
7:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal – Choir Room
7:00 PM Theology of the Body – Lunch Room
8:00 PM AA - Cafeteria
8:30 PM Men’s Lectio Group – Church Hall
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5
3:00 PM Divine Mercy Novena – Church
5:30 PM PIO – Church Hall
7:00 PM Daughters in Adoration – Chapel
7:00 PM PTO Meeting - Cafeteria
8:00 PM Lectio 2 - #2
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6
10:00 AM Lectio Divina - #2
1:00 PM First Friday Adoration - Chapel
3:00 PM Divine Mercy Novena – Church
5:30 PM Nocturnal Adoration Mass &
Annual Meeting – Church Hall
7:00 PM Charismatic Healing Mass - Church
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7
7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Group – MPR
9:00 AM Pauley Bible Study - #1
9:30 AM Riley Bible Study - #2
3:00 PM Divine Mercy Novena - Church
3:30 PM Confessions – Church
6:00 PM IRISH HOOLEY - SCHOOL
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
8:45 Liturgy - Third Grade Mass
9:45 AM K – 8 Faith Formation – School
10:00AM Confirmation 1 & 2 - Cafeteria
10:30 Liturgy – RCIA First Scrutiny
1:30 AM Baptisms - Church
3:00 PM Divine Mercy Novena – Church
5:00 PM Life Teen – Church Hall
7:00 PM Life Teen Core – FF Office
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MUSIC MINISTRY
This Sunday:
5:00 PM Gabrielle Giacovelli, Trudy Butler
8:45 AM Mary Kate Walsh, Tony Alvaro
10:30 AM Mary Kate Walsh, Adult Choir,
Tony Alvaro
12:15 PM Mary Kate Walsh, Trudy Butler
4:00 PM Holy Family Praise & Worship Band
Next Sunday:
5:00 PM Gabrielle Giacovelli, Joyful Sound
Ensemble, Trudy Butler
8:45 AM Mikel DiGiorgio, Tony Alvaro
10:30 AM Mikel DiGiorgio, Adult Choir,
Tony Alvaro
12:15 PM Mikel DiGiorgio, Trudy Butler
4:00 PM Holy Family Praise & Worship Band
ADULT CHOIR
Next Rehearsal: Wednesday, February 4 @ 7PM
Next Mass: Sunday, February 8 @ 10:30AM
JOYFUL SOUND
Next Rehearsal: Saturday, February 7 @ 4:15PM
Next Mass: Saturday, February 7 @ 5PM
ATTENTION PARISHIONERS:
We are currently exploring replacing our aging piano.
While its appearance is still attractive, the inner
workings are seriously deteriorating. The cost of a
replacement will be approximately $15,000 and we
hope to defray some or all of the investment with
donations. Kindly consider making a contribution,
large or small, perhaps as a memorial to a loved one or
in appreciation of our wonderful Music Ministry.
Please contact Fr. Prior at 488-3139 to offer your
support. May God bless you.
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HOLY FAMILY
JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 1, 2015
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BAPTISM CLASS
NEXT BAPTISM CLASS
MONDAY-FEBRUARY 2, 2015
FROM 7 PM to 8:15 PM
PASTORAL CARE OFFICE:
Sr. Anna Maria, D.S.M.P. and Marion Whipple
Please call: 488-3139, ext. 23 to make arrangements
for the baptism of your child. WE STRONGLY
RECOMMEND THAT COUPLES ATTEND THE
BAPTISMAL CLASS BEFORE THE BABY IS
BORN. (If you have attended a baptism class within
the past few years, you may not have to attend again.)
Normally, baptisms are the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the
month.
“In the family, we learn to embrace and support one
another, to discern the meaning of facial expressions
and moments of silence, to laugh and cry together with
people who did not choose one another, yet are so
important to each other. This greatly helps us to
understand the meaning of communications
recognizing and creating closeness. When we lessen
distances by growing closer and accepting one another,
we experience gratitude and joy. Mary’s greeting and
the stirring of her child are a blessing for Elizabeth;
they are followed by the beautiful canticle of the
Magnificat, in which Mary praises God’s loving plan
for her and for her people. A “yes” spoke with faith
can have effects that go well beyond ourselves and our
place in the world. To “visit” is to open doors, not
remaining closed in our little world, but rather going
out to others. So too, the family comes alive as it
reaches beyond itself; families who do so communicate
their message of life and communion, giving comfort
and hope to more fragile families, and thus build up the
Church herself, which is the family of families.” (Pope
Francis)
HOMEBOUND Anyone needing a priest to visit for any of the
Sacraments please call the Pastoral Care Office at
488-3139, ext. 23.
Are you willing to share some of your time and your
love for God in the ministry for the homebound as a
Eucharist Minister? Please Call Sr. Anna Maria at 4883139 ext. 23.
ONGOING BOTTLE DRIVE
The Central City Bottle Redemption Center will
continue to receive drop off donations at 224 Chapel
Drive anytime Monday – Friday, 9AM – 6PM and
Saturday, 9AM – 3PM to support our youth. Please
specify Edge or Life Teen Youth Group when you
drop off. Every nickel counts! Thank you!
GUANELLIAN SISTERS
DAUGHTERS OF ST. MARY OF PROVIDENCE
Join us in praying…..
Prayer for the Year of Consecrated Life
O God, throughout the ages you have called women
and men to pursue lives of perfect charity through the
evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and
obedience. During this Year of Consecrated Life, we
give you thanks for these courageous witnesses of
faith and models of inspiration. Their pursuit of holy
lives teaches us to make a more perfect offering of
ourselves to You. Continue to enrich Your Church by
calling forth sons and daughters who, having found the
pearl of great price, treasure the Kingdom of heaven
above all things. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your
Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the
Holy Spirit one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Don’t forget to pray for all Religious men and
women - especially our sisters – they need it!!
ATTENTION PARISHIONERS REGARDING
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
NOW is the time to fill out the tax returns for 2014. In
an effort to reduce our postage costs, we are asking
parishioners to request contribution statements. If you
wish to have a statement sent to your home, please fill
out the form below and put it in the collection basket.
PLEASE SEND ME A CONTRIBUTION
STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR 2014.
NAME:_____________________________________
ADDRESS:_________________________________
WELCOME NEW CHRISTIANS:
Genevieve J. Brisson child of
Peter & Ashley Brisson
Bruce Raylan Holsinger child of
Robert & Elizabeth Holsinger
HOLY FAMILY
JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 1, 2015
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Fall Faith Formation Schedule:
2/1: First Communion Mass (8:45 or 12:15PM)
2/1: K-8 Classes 9:45 - 11AM
2/1: Confirmation 1 Class 10-11:30AM
2/1: Confirmation 2 Class 11:45am – 1:15PM
Life Teen welcomes all students in grades 9-12
2/3: K-8 Classes 6:15 – 7:30PM
Sundays, Mass at 4pm, Life Night 5-7 pm, Church Hall.
2/8: 3rd Grade Mass, 8:45AM
[email protected] call 382-7883.
2/8: K-8 Classes 9:45 – 11AM
2/8: Confirmation 1 Class 10 – 11:30AM
2/1: Come spend some quiet time with Lord in
2/8: Confirmation 2 Class 11:45 – 1:15PM
Adoration. Life Teen will only be from 5-6PM tonight
2/10: K-8 Classes 6:15-7:30PM
and we will not have dinner because of the Super Bowl.
2/15 & 2/17: NO Faith Formation Classes
2/22 & 2/28: NO Faith Formation Classes
2/8: Kick-Off a Semester of Morality. Join us for our
3/1 & 3/3: Faith Formation Classes Resume
special guest speakers Sr. Theresann & Sr. Anna Maria
as they speak on consecrated life.
2/13-15: We will be heading to The Good News
Center in Utica for our Life Teen Winter Retreat. The
weekend will feature National Speaker and Life Teen
Innovator, Joel Stepanek. The bus will leave Friday
evening at 6PM and return Sunday at 3:30PM just in
time for our 4PM Life Teen Mass. This trip is open to
all teens in grades 9-12. The cost is only $100 and
includes transportation, lodging and food.
2/15: No Life Teen
Would you like to cook a meal for Life Teen?
Please contact Kathy Czajak at 468-2041 if you would
like to share your gift of cooking. She can help with all
the details and some ideas! Thank you!
God is Good All the Time, All the Time God is Good!
All students grade 6-8 are welcome.
Wednesday nights, 6:30-8:00pm in the church hall
[email protected] or call 380-2208
2/4: NO EDGE Youth Group tonight!
2/11: Shake it Off – An EDGE issue night on Lent
Lent is a time where we can “shake off” things that get
in the way of our relationship with God. It is a time of
challenge and change. We’ll discuss the significance of
Lenten Christian practices and come up with some
ideas that we can take into this Lenten season.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND DATES
Visit us at holyfamilyyouth.com to download
registration/permission forms.
Attention Confirmation 1 Students:
Service Hours are due March 15
Attention Confirmation 2 Students
If you have not handed in your Sponsor Form, Letter
to the Bishop and Confirmation name and Saint
Project, it is important that you do so as soon as
possible. These are required papers for the program
and are now past due. Please drop off to the parish
office or mail all completed papers to Holy Family, 127
Chapel Dr., Syr. N.Y. 13219, Attn: Faith Formation.
Thank you!
Life Teen & EDGE Volunteers Needed
Our Life Teen and Edge youth groups are also looking
for volunteer core members. If you are interested in
this ministry, please call Chris Spilka at 382-7883 or
Vince D’Angelo at 380-2208.
CAN YOU HELP A YOUNG MAN? CBA teacher and cancer survivor, Susan Major, has just had her book titled Joyful Journeys: Sacred Pauses with God, published by Divine Phoenix Publishing. In the spirit of its' mission, Divine Phoenix is donating 10% of all book sales from February 1st -­‐ February 6th through Susan Major's website (www.susanlynnmajor.com) to CBA 11th grader Jack Sheridan who is currently battling Leukemia. The financial strain of cancer treatment is a challenge. Would you consider helping us support this special family? Joyful Journeys: Sacred Pauses with God is a message of hope for all those who feel the weight of struggle. Through personal stories, humor and a profound message of faith, Susan uses her own journey to inspire others in their daily lives! Major's book reminds us of the transformative power of love. Susan can be reached at [email protected]
HOLY FAMILY
JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 1, 2015
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
If we love Jesus we should make it our joy and
happiness to come and spend a few moments
before the tabernacle to adore Him and ask Him
for the grace of forgiveness. Adoration is an
expression of our love for Jesus who loves us
unconditionally. Our ministry is 24/7 and we
welcome more dedicated adorers. Call Tom
Colabufo for details at 487-8377.
2015 HOLY FAMILY IRISH HOOLEY
The 13th Annual Holy Family Irish Hooley is coming
on Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 6 – 10PM in the
school gym and cafeteria. Join us for Food,
Beverages, Live Auction, Raffles, Irish Dancers,
Bagpipes, Children’s entertainment by “Endeavor
Entertainment” and a well-known local band “Old
Friends” will be providing live music. NEW this Year
– Raffle Tables will replace the silent auction and there
will be an expanded live auction!! There is a 50/50
raffle with the opportunity to win up to $5,000!
OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH IN LAKELAND
IS SPONSORING AN ALL YOU CAN EAT
SPAGHETTI SUPPER AND BAKE SALE ON
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 FROM 4 – 7PM IN
THE CHURCH BASEMENT AT 203 HOLCOMB
STREET.
TAKE OUTS AVAILABLE:
ADULTS $8.00
KIDS – 5-12 $5.00
UNDER 5 - FREE
PRAYER CHAIN: Please call requests to
Judy Shanley at 488-2487. For surgeries
please contact two weeks in advance.
SAINT FRANCIS FRIARY
OPEN HOUSE
Celebrating the “Year of Consecrated Life”
Franciscan Friary of St. Francis Friary
At the Franciscan Church of the Assumption
812 N. Salina Street
Syracuse, New York 13208
February 8, 2015
2-4PM
Refreshments will be served.
Come meet the friars & tour the historic
Friary!
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PLEASE PRAY FOR
ATTENTION PARISHIONERS: We will print the
“Please Pray For List” on a month-to-month basis.
If you would like your loved one on the list, please
call the parish office. The name will stay on for one
month. You must call each month to have the name
put back on the list.
Marie Wing, Betty Sabene, Dorothy Pirro, Theresa
Pullano Towers, Judy Tilton, Sandy Dalton, Joseph
McClusky, Joe Mandolfo, Angel Solomon, Ed
Campagna, Hank Smith, Anthony Tangredi, Jason B.,
M. M. Special Intention, Dr. Joseph Thornton, James
Spinoso, Eric Kehn, Anthony Tangredi, Mark Degon,
Anita Baraniewiecz, Ben Bruce, Jason B., Steve M.,
M. Davis, Lynne O’Neill, Bob Castelluccio, John
Krupka, P. Davis, Mary Kehn, Mary Lambert, John
Hunter, Nancy Waters, Fran Comuntzis, Jo Foertch,
Rich Molatch, Rich Wilkenson, Robert Eldred, Robin
Lamson, Ocasio Hazeltine, Kennedy, Frank Loperfido,
Alison McCauley, Cheryl Davis, Nicole Canavan,
Janet Leeb, Phyllis Stevens, Jeanne Kempton,
Christopher Piotrowski, Dorothy O’Leary, Lillian
Schmidt, Olivia Weidner, Maria Justice, David
Middleton, Mary Jo Smith, Judi Flanagan, Audrey
Goodsell, Anne Marie Grant, John Omolino.
NOTE: Due to HIPPA, hospitals are not allowed to
give names of patients to us. If you have a loved one
in the hospital or a nursing home who would like a
visit from a priest or deacon, please notify the parish
office.
GIFT BEARERS
February 7 & 8
5:00 PM – Family of Luduina Bertolini
8:45 AM - Grade 3
10:30AM – The Ludington Family
12:15 PM – Helen Ann & Niece
Parishioners: If you have an intention for a loved one
coming up at a weekend Mass and would like to bring
up the gifts, call Esther @ 487-5466.
WEEKLY OFFERINGS:
Regular Collection 1/17 & 18
Last Year
Regular Collection 1/24 & 25
Last Year
$18,536.92
$18,954.08
$18,484.10
$18,958.46
The 22nd Annual Mr. B’s CBA Co-Ed Basketball
Camp will be held February 16-20. Enroll online at
www.cbasyracuse.org or contact Coach B directly
at 446-9365.
HOLY FAMILY
JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 1, 2015
YOUNG ADULTS
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Holy Family Church
9AM – 3:30PM
All welcome – Free - Lunch Provided
Featuring Matthew Leonard, internationally known
speaker, author and Executive Director of the St.
Paul Center for Biblical Theology founded by Dr.
Scott Hahn. A convert to Catholicism and former
missionary to Latin America, Matthew is a frequent
guest on radio programs across the country and
appears on EWTN, Shalom Media and the
Magnificat. He is a host of the Journey Through
Lighthouse Catholic Media and holds a Masters in
Theology from Franciscan University in
Steubenville. In addition to numerous articles, he
is the author of two books: Louder Than Words:
The Art of Living as a Catholic and Prayer Works:
Getting a Grip on Catholic Spirituality, both
published through Our Sunday Visitor. Matthew
lives in Ohio with his wife Veronica and their five
children. Register online @
http://youngadultcatholicconference.wordpress.com
FAIRMOUNT FIRE DEPARTMENT
FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY
Fresh Haddock
Ash Wednesday & EVERY Friday during Lent
Take out or Dine in
4 – 8PM
Fish Sandwich w/Side…………$7.00
Fish Dinner w/Cole Slaw & 1 side…..$10.00
Sides include: Cole Slaw, French Fries, Macaroni
& Cheese, or Onion Rings ($1 additional)
Credit & Debit Cards Accepted
GREENBACK WINNERS
#6238 – Marion Ruebsamen - $100
#1614 – NOT SOLD
$400 JACKPOT NEXT WEEK
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HOLY FAMILY BASKETBALL
GAME SCHEDULE: HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday, Feb. 3 Blessed Sacrament @ Holy Family JV – 6:30 PM V – 8PM Sunday, Feb. 8 HF @ St. Pat’s JV – 4PM V – 5:30PM NO Men’s Open Gym – Friday, February 6 The Coffee Cup Ministry will be held on Sunday
February 8th after the 10:30, 12:15 and 4pm Masses.
The featured ministry will be the Fertility Education
and Care Center.
FAMILY LIFE RETREATS The goal of the retreats is to bring the family and its members closer to God and to one another through prayer, affirming each other, learning to communicate better with one another, forgiving each other and being more committed to one another, plus having fun together at beautiful locations. (Miramar is near the am ocean setting; Wisdom House has an in ground pool and is near a lake with a sandy beach with swimming and boat rentals plus hiking trails.) The goal is also to form a Christ-­‐centered community with other families. Summer Dates: July 5-­‐10 at Miramar, Duxbury, MA August 15-­‐20, Wisdom House, Litchfield, CT. HOLY FAMILY IS ON SOCIAL MEDIA! “LIKE US” ON FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/holyfamilychurchsyracuse AND “FOLOW US’ ON TWITTER @ Holy Family Syr HOLY FAMILY
JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 1, 2015
REMINDER FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION FEBRUARY 6 The Lord requests the pleasure of your company! Please consider joining the Eucharistic League or the Nocturnal Adoration Society for 1 hour of Adoration on the First Friday of each month. Eucharistic League hours are from 1PM to 9PM Friday – call (498-­‐0952); and Nocturnal Adoration hours are from 9PM Friday to 8AM Saturday (call 638-­‐5416). New members are needed and welcome. GIVING TREE
Many thanks to all who offered a spiritual gift to the
Christ Child this past Christmas and helped decorate
our Giving Trees with stars. Nearly 400 families and
individuals participated, pledging gifts of prayer,
service, and spiritual growth to celebrate the birth of
our Savior. From simple promises written in crayon,
to generous promises of selfless prayer, each star was a
testament to the vibrant faith that makes Holy Family
truly special. It is our hope that the spirit of giving
depicted on the paper stars will continue to guide all
members of the Holy Family community throughout
this new year.
- The Pastoral Council
A LENTEN EVENING OF RELFECTION
On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at St. James Church at
7PM, Brandon Vogt will be presenting The New
Evangelist: How to Share Your Faith with Clarity,
Calm and Joy. Brandon Vogt is a bestselling author,
blogger, and speaker. He is also the content editor of
Fr. Robert Barron’s Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
Brandon’s work has been featured by several media
outlets including, NPR, Fox News, CBS, EWTN,
Vatican Radio, Our Sunday Visitor, National Review,
Christianity Today, and Catholic Radio. All are
welcome and the event is free! For more information
on Brandon Vogt, please visit www.brandonbogt.com.
A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE:
Today’s gospel reminds us “unclean spirits’ still haunt our
families. These “spirits” thrive inside our grudges,
punishing silence, impatience and abruptness. Today, Jesus
offers you the “authority” to cast out these spirits from your
life and your family.
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BEREAVEMENT
Turn to God in every situation – even when you don’t
feel like it. The Spirit is interceding for you, in
accordance with God’s will.
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
Sharon Mulcahey, Paul Carocci, James Roach,
Mary Lambert, Hildegard O’Grady
ELIZABETH MINISTRY WANTS YOU!!!
Elizabeth Ministry is an outreach ministry that gives
support and mentoring to families in their time of
celebration and sorrow. This past year we have
worked with new moms, mothers and fathers battling
cancer, young women with unplanned pregnancies,
families who have lost young children, children who
have lost a parent, widows and widowers. We have
also served many meals with love and care. It has
been our honor to minister and serve these families and
be a visible sign of God’s love!
If we can be of service to you or you would like to
make a donation, please contact Rita Condon at 6739458 or email [email protected].
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS:
Michael & Marleah Grajko
John & Suzanne Nolan
Kevin & Jacqueline Hennigan
Lisa Arduini
Pamela Price
Andrew Baroszewski
Mark Headd & Family
Respect Life Action Alert! State Senators look to introduce “Death With Dignity” Legislation this month. According to the Observer, State Senators, Diane Savino and Brad Hoylman would like to introduce legislation by the end of January, to legalize physician-­‐
assisted suicide in New York. The Senators are working with a euthanasia advocacy group called, “Compassion and Choices,” which published a video of Brittany Maynard discussing her choice to move to Oregon and set a date for the end of her life. Call your legislators and tell them you oppose this legislation. Human life should be respected and protected from conception to natural death. Questions? Please call Judy Darweesh(484-­‐4596)