MISSION STATEMENT. December 25, Hudson Ave., Rochester, NY Rectory at 34 St. Stanislaus St. Phone:

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1 St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish praises God through Jesus, Mary and the saints, as the central focus of our spiritual community. We welcome all people into our faith community through the celebration of sacraments especially Eucharist, Baptisms, Weddings and the Sacramental, especially Funerals, Blessings and Devotions. We work to preserve the ethnic and historical traditions of our community, and to share with others the richness of our heritage and culture. We share and grow in understanding of the Gospel message as we practice the charity through good works and service to others Hudson Ave., Rochester, NY Rectory at 34 St. Stanislaus St. Phone: Fax: MISSION STATEMENT December 25, 2016 e mail address: rststani@dor.org Website: REV. ROMAN CALY Pastor MRS. BRIDGET NOWAK MRS. MAGDALENA WNUK MRS. PAMELA MOORE MR. DARIUSZ TEREFENKO MRS. DOROTHY PROCACCINI PARISH COUNCIL: MR. HENRY HERDZIK MR. WALDEK WOJDAK MS. KATHY GUSTYN Finance Director Secretary/Bookkeeper Religious Education Coordinator Organist Senior Ministries Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Secretary OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM 2:30 PM. Saturday: 9:00 AM. 1:00 PM. Evenings by appointment MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. (English) 11:00 a.m. (Polish) Weekdays: Monday 8:00 a.m., Tuesday 5:30 p.m., Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. with Holy Hour at 5:15 p.m. and Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 6:30 p.m. SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday: 3:00 3:40 p.m. or by appointment Please remember the ST. STANISLAUS CHURCH OF ROCHESTER, NY (our legal title) considering bequests, endowments, memorials or other special contributions when making out your will. All donations are tax deductible. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Sundays at 12:15 p.m. or by appointment SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Couples are asked to contact the office at least six months before marriage is to take place. NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome! Please stop at the Rectory during business hours and introduce yourself. We would like to get to know you. CARE OF THE SICK: Inform staff when relatives are confined to home so that we can arrange to have the Eucharist brought to them. Please notify us of family members living in nursing homes or institutions.

2 SATURDAY DECEMBER 24 Vigil: The Nativity of the Lord Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. Christmas Vigil Family Mass St. Stanislaus parishioners 11:15 p.m. Christmas Caroling by Polyphonic and Polish Choirs SUNDAY - DECEMBER 25 The Nativity of the Lord Christmas Midnight Mass - Tomasz Kaczówka (Family) 9:00 a.m. Jordan Copie (Jan and Małgorzata Tarwid) 11:00 a.m. Polish Mass O Boże Błogosławieństwo dla Parafian Św. Stanisława Kostki MONDAY DECEMBER 26 Saint Stephen, the First Martyr 8:00 a.m. Deceased members of Pollock and Okoniewicz families (Jim and Sonja Stenclik) TUESDAY DECEMBER 27 Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist 5:30 p.m. Jeanne Marie Bello (Laufer family) WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 28 The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 8:00 a.m. Ryszard Urban (Mother and Brothers) THURSDAY DECEMBER 29 Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr 8:00 a.m. Henry Synor (Paul Jasen) 5:30 p.m. Josephine Gustyn (Children) FRIDAY - DECEMBER 30 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 8:00 a.m. Ayson Thomas Iezzi (Uncle, Stanley Pollock) 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Confessions 5:15 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 6:00 p.m. Zygmunt Skuza (Family) 6:30 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy SATURDAY DECEMBER 31 Saint Sylvester I, Pope 8:00 a.m. Cecilia Jasen (Paul Jasen) Vigil: Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 4:00 p.m. Joseph Yaskulski (Robert and Irene Drake) SUNDAY - JANUARY 1 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 9:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus parishioners 11:00 a.m. Polish Mass Lesław Nobilec (Żona z Dziećmi) Live the Liturgy Inspiration for the Week Merry Christmas! Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord! The Word, Jesus Christ, was with God from the beginning and brought life to the world. What an awesome thought! Jesus being born in time reminds all of us that our birth is not an accident. God uniquely created each one of us and gave us life out of love. He designed us with purpose and blessed each one of us with gifts and talents. Jesus, Emmanuel and Son of God, shows us who we are and who we are meant to become! A very warm welcome is extended to all who have come to St. Stanislaus Church to worship this Christmas weekend. We are grateful to our parishioners and we welcome our guests who visit us this weekend. Merry Christmas to All! Christmas Blessing God grant you the light of Christmas, which is faith; the warmth of Christmas, which is purity; the righteousness of Christmas, which is justice; the belief in Christmas, which is truth; the ALL of Christmas, which is Christ. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUNDAY DECEMBER 25 No parish activities Christmas Day MONDAY DECEMBER 26 Parish office closed in observance of Christmas 7:30 p. m. - Northeast Freedom AA Group meeting (Auditorium) WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 28 1:00 p.m. Golden Age meeting SATURDAY DECEMBER 31 No parish activities New Years Eve SUNDAY JANUARY 1 No parish activities New Year s Day

3 Welcome the Joy of the Newborn Christ! One of the greatest gifts of Christmas is the JOY of the Newborn Christ given to humanity. The Old Testament contains passages predicting great joy associated with Jesus birth. The Prophet Isaiah writes: The people walking in darkness have seen a great light, on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy they rejoice before you. (Is 9:1-3) Humanity, surrounded with the darkness of sin, will see the Light the birth of Jesus. He will save it from the lack of love, self-centeredness and the disregard of God. Darkness does not allow for joy. Fear and uncertainty rule in the darkness. There is no life there. Only the Light of the Newborn Christ can enlighten us. This brightness allows people to look into each other s eyes and share the joy of the Newborn Christ. Those who share Christ with others receive the great gift of joy, because God is the source of joy and happiness. John the Baptist had an understanding of this phenomenon of joy, when he was still in Elizabeth s womb and Mary, who was carrying baby Jesus, came to visit. I imagine that John the Baptist was doing flips of joy in Elizabeth s womb upon their arrival. Later in the Gospel, John the Baptist says: The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. (John 3:29) Joyous John, the greatest prophet of the Old Testament was filled with delight with the coming of the Savior. Shepherds who were herding their sheep on the outskirts of Bethlehem shared in this happiness when the angel said to them, Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11) All the herdsman and the witnesses of Jesus birth hurrying to see the Newborn King at the manger shared this greatest joy with Mary and Joseph. The three Wise Men: Casper, Melchior and Balthasar who were on the quest to seek this joy: When they saw the star, they were overjoyed (Matthew 2:10) because the Bethlehem star guided them to Jesus. They believed that this Baby Boy is the Savior of all mankind. On the way back from Bethlehem they showed others how meeting with God - Who humbled Himself in human form as an infant- changed their lives. After every night comes day, after the sadness of sin comes the great joy of forgiveness. I would like to wish you all that this Christmas time fills your hearts with joy and happiness and is shared with your family, so we can all share the Light of Newborn Christ. He brightens up the darkness of sadness and despair and gives us the pure joy of being with Christ. Let us be like the Bethlehem star that guided the Wise Men to the Savior. Let us remember people who may be forgotten and are in need of fulfilling Jesus Words: I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. (John 15:11) Accept this abundance of joy from the Newborn Christ, so we may feel happiness in our hearts, amongst families and communities. Fr. Roman Caly Annual Opłatek Dinner Dance The annual Opłatek Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday January 7, Tickets can be purchased at the Rectory, Polska Chata, Polish Federal Credit Union or after the Masses in the Church. The music will be performed by Dariusz (JANTAR) and our Polish Children will put on a presentation for us at 6:30 pm. Tickets are only $25 per adult, $15 per student and children under 7 free! Please plan to join us for a wonderful evening. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Questions? Please call Jan or Magda ! See you there! Why Do We Do That? Catholic Traditions Explained Question: Why do we give gifts at Christmas? Answer: Great events in and of themselves are not tangible. They occur in life but leave no mark behind, nothing that someone could come across and know that something significant occurred. So we mark the event with monuments, holidays, gold watches or plaques, making a meaningful event tangible and memorable. Gifts at Christmas do the same thing. They mark the occasion of the birth of Jesus, communicating a bit of the joy of the day by allowing us to be both giver and receiver. Gift-giving sets aside the day as special and different. The special foods, customs, decorations, and gifts all help focus our attention on the importance and meaning of the day and at the same time allow us to share personally in its joy and happiness. In giving gifts, though, we can share in the meaning of Christmas in a significant way. We imitate God in sharing with others. We give a bit of ourselves to others in the gifts we give, just as God gives us the gift of His Son. Please Pray for Please pray for all those in hospitals, who are ill or recovering from surgery, and all those ailing at home, in hospice or in nursing homes. Please keep in your prayers: Linda Adams, Phyllis Adamski, Marylu Balacki, Ruth Banaszak, Arlene Bialaszewski, Dolores Biddle, Leonard Brozak, Ian Joseph Bruckhaus, Joseph Camptone, Carol Capidone, Norma Coleman, Carl Conde, Linda Cranston, Nolan Cybulski, Irene Czerwiec, Lee Daly-Homa, Irene Drake, Hania Ferenc, Casimera Francione, Phyllis Gardiner, Eleanore Golomb, Veronica Hajecki, Ruth Hoffman, Kathy Przyklek-Jedrzejek, Connie Kawka, Hanna Knapik, Irene Knight, Joan and Nick Legonelli, Norma Leblanc, Irene Lichwiarz, Bogdan Madys, Anne May, Theodore McCracken, Kathleen McHugh, Jim Mills, Justina Montanez, Iwona Muszak, Helena Nadworniak, Emily Nakas, Maria Nawrocki-Dzyban, Susan Oberle, Thomas I. Orczyk, Cristine Paradowski, Vincent Parks Jr., Walter Pawlak, Gloria and Bernie Pensek, Quinn Pomroy, Genevieve Rodgers, Zofia Robaczynski, Fabian Rogalski, Joe Rogers, Shirley Rojek, Trudy Rosolowski, Paul Russello, Rick Rosser, Elaine Scalzo, Tom Schramil, Genevieve Skiba, Stephen Skura, Sharon Smith, George Swartz, Trudy Swol, Barbara Webster, Bernard and Trina Weeg, Janet Zienkiewicz, Ann Zukosky and Józef Zawitkowski. To add a loved one s name to this prayer list or to take someone off the prayer list, please call the parish office at If you or a family member is admitted to the hospital and would like Fr. Roman to visit and/or administer the Sacrament of Healing, please call the rectory.

4 Przyjmijcie Radość z Narodzenia Chrystusa! Jednym z wielkich darów Bożego Narodzenia jest Radość jaką Nowonarodzony Jezus obdarzył Ludzkość. Już w Starym Testamencie prorocy na wiele wieków przed Narodzeniem Pańskim ukazywali wielkie szczęście w narodzinach Boga. Prorok Izajasz pisze: Naród kroczący w ciemnościach ujrzał światłość wielką; nad mieszkańcami kraju mroków światło zabłysło. Pomnożyłeś radość, zwiększyłeś wesele, Rozradowali się przed Tobą. {Iz 9,1-3} Ludzkość będaca w ciemności grzechu ujrzy jego Narodzenie Jezusa. On wybawi ją z braku miłości, egoizmu, nieposłuszenstwa. Ciemność nie pozwala jej radować się. W ciemności króluje starch i niepewność. W ciemności nie ma życia. Tylko światło Nowonarodzonego oświeca nas. W tym świetle czlowiek drugiemu czlowiekowi może spojrzeć w oczy. Zobaczyć go i może podzielić się z nim Chrystusem. Kto daje ten Dar otrzymuje Radość bo przychodzący Bóg jest źródłem Radości i Szczęścia. Rozumie to już Jan Chrzciciel kiedy brzeminna Maryja nawiedza Elżbietę niosąc jej pod swoim sercem dziecię Jezus. Wyobrażam sobie, że Jan Chrzciciel będący jeszcze w łonie Elżbiety z radości robi fikołki bo spotkał się z Jezusem, który wkrótce narodzi się. Jan, który później wyzna: Ten, kto ma oblubienicę, jest oblubieńcem; a przyjaciel oblubieńca, który stoi i słucha go, doznaje najwyższej radości na głos oblubieńca. Ta zaś moja radość doszła do szczytu. {J3,29} O szczęśliwy Janie największy proroku Starego Testamentu, który umiesz tak bardzo cieszyć się z przyjścia Zbawiciela. Szczęśliwymi są też pasterze, którzy pasą swoje owce na obrzeżach Betlejem, to do nich.. rzekł anioł: Nie bójcie się! Oto zwiastuję Wam radość wielką, która będzie udziałem całego narodu: dziś bowiem w mieście Dawida narodził się wam Zbawiciel, którym jest Mesjasz, Pan. {Łk 2,10-11}. Pasterze świadkowie narodzenia Jezusa i spieszący do Betlejemskiego żłóbka aby cieszyć się, ze szczęścia zobaczenia Nowonarodzonego wraz z Maryją i Józefem. Za Szcześciem podarzają trzej królowie: Kasper, Melchior i Baltazar. To oni gdy ujrzeli gwiazde, bardzo sie uradowali {Mt 2,10}, bo gwiazda Betlejemska zaprowadziła ich do Chrystusa. W tym niemowlęciu uznali i uwierzyli, że jest Ono Zbawicielem Ludzkości a wracając inną drogą z Betlejem pokazali innym, że spotkanie z Bogiem przemieniło ich życie. Po nocy przychodzi dzień a po smutku grzechu wielka radość przebaczenia. Niech świȩta Bożego Narodzenia będą dla nas czasem radości i szcześcia rodzinnego. Abyśmy byli dla siebie jak światło Chrystusa, które oświeca ciemności smutku i rozpaczy i daje radość bycia razem z Chrystusem. Bądźmy też jak Gwiazda Betlejemska, która zaprowadziła trzech Mędrców do Zbawiciela. Pamiętajmy w tym czasie Bożego Narodzenia o wszystkich potrzebujących i zapomnianych, wypełniając słowa Jezusa: To wam powiedziałem, aby radość Moja w was była i aby radość wasza była pełna {J15,11}. Przyjmijcie tę moc radości z przyjścia Chrystusa. Niech każdego dnia rodzi się On w naszych sercach, naszych rodzinach i w naszym społeczeństwie. Ks. Roman Cały Parafialny Opłatek Tradycyjny Parafialny Opłatek odbędzie się w Sobotę 7 Stycznia, Bilety w cenie: $25 dorośli, studenci - $15 dzieci poniżej 7 lat bez opłaty. Bilety można kupić w biurze parafialnym w godzinach urzędowych, po Mszach św. a także w Polish Credit Union i Polska Chata. Jaselka, obiad i muzyka do tańca przez Dariusza. Zapraszamy Parafian wraz z Rodzinami i Gości na nasz Tradycyjny Parafialny Opłatek w gronie parafialnej rodziny. Extraordinary Ministers - Lectors - Commentators Altar Servers Ushers Schedule for Saturday and Sunday: December 31, 2016 January 1, 2017 Mass Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion Lectors Commentators Altar Servers Ushers Saturday 4:00 p.m. Pam Bialaszzewski Elaine Bialaszewski Sonja Stenclik Sharon Grant Sharon Grant Jenna Taha Jessica Kowalski Gene Golomb George Madden, Bill Brand Paul Jasen Sunday 9:00 a.m. Bob/Andria Mikiciuk Kristina Batt Sister Karlien Amanda/Jack/Phillip Procaccini Lexi/Tori Hajec Stephen Zielinski, Eugene Chmiel Sr. Ken Gustyn Don Williams Sunday Polish Mass 11:00 a.m. Cecylia Warzecha Adela Piotrowska Sławka Wojdak Waldemar Wojdak Szymon Labecki Lucja Rzepa John Knick, Mark Sewhuk, Maciej Kostecki, Bronislaw Suchodolski

5 Charitable Contributions for Your Financial Planning The year 2016 is coming to an end and soon we will have to file our taxes. Contributions to the church are tax deductible. Please consider the charitable contribution to St. Stanislaus Kostka Church as part of your financial planning. To take the advantage of the tax write off for 2016, the contributions have to be made by December 31, Thank you for your consideration and generosity always. CMA Update As of December 15, 2016 the parishioners from St. Stanislaus contributed towards the CMA $30,357. This represents 71% of our goal of $42,542. If you have not yet made your gift to the CMA, please consider doing so as part of your Christmas Giving and helping us reach our goal. Thank you for all your gifts! School Roof Project As of December 12, 2016 we have received $52, in contributions. We would like to thank the following : Jerzy and Joanna Treliński $ Janina and Edmund Samiec $ Fr. Roman (All Souls Day) $ Mr. and Mrs. Teofil Warzecha $ Helen Antczak $ Krystyna Lizak $ Anonymous $3, Offering Due to an early submission of this bulletin to the printers, the offering for last weekend will be printed in next week s bulletin. Parish Office Closed! Parish Office will be closed on Monday, December 26th in observance of Christmas. Flowers The floral centerpiece by the window of Saint Florian is offered in loving memory of a beloved son Tomasz Kaczówka, on the 4th anniversary of his death by his Mom, Dad, Brothers and Family.