St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish is a community dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by the Roman Catholic Church through Word, Sacraments and Service while preserving and sharing the cultural roots of the Parish. MISSION STATEMENT October 28, 2018 Parafia Świętego Stanisława Kostki jest wspólnotą, której celem jest głoszenie Ewangelii Jezusa Chrystusa według nauki Kościoła Rzymskokatolickiego. Misją parafii jest głoszenie Słowa Bożego, sprawowanie Sakramentów oraz służenie innym w zachowaniu tradycji kulturowych. 1124 Hudson Ave., Rochester, NY 14621 Rectory at 34 St. Stanislaus St. Phone: 467 3068 Fax: 467 3072 e mail address: rststani@dor.org Website:www.saintstanislausrochester.org Find us on Facebook: St Stanislaus Kostka Church Rochester REV. ROMAN CALY Pastor DCN. BRUNO PETRAUSKAS DCN. RAYMOND MIELCAREK MRS. SONJA STENCLIK MRS. BRIDGET NOWAK MRS. MAGDALENA WNUK MRS. PAMELA MOORE MR. DARIUSZ TEREFENKO MRS. DOROTHY PROCACCINI PARISH COUNCIL: MRS. DOROTHY STYK MS. KRYSTYNA STAUB MS. KATHY GUSTYN Parish Deacon Deacon (Retired) Pastoral Coordinator Finance Director Secretary/Business Manager Religious Education Coordinator Organist Senior Ministries Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Secretary OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM 2:30 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. Confession at 5:00 p.m. Holy Hour at 5:00 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.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 27 Vigil: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 p.m. In thanksgiving and for blessings for Polonia Civic Center members SUNDAY - OCTOBER 28 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Priesthood Sunday 9:00 a.m. Living and deceased members of the Polish Falcons 11:00 a.m. Polish Mass Za rodziców i siostrę Anię (Rodzina Guzierowicz) MONDAY OCTOBER 29 8:00 a.m. Betty Słowiński (Brother Larry) TUESDAY OCTOBER 30 5:30 p.m. Barb Smagin (Son, Andrew Smagin) Followed by October Devotions (last day) WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31 8:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus parishioners THURSDAY NOVEMBER 1 All Saints 8:00 a.m. Jeanne Marie Bello (Joseph Alfred Bello) 5:30 p.m. Stanley, Regina and Patti Pollock (Jim and Sonja Stenclik) 7:00 p.m. Polish Mass Agnieszka Suchodolski (Festival Committee) FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2 The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed All Souls Day 8:00 a.m. All Souls Day Wypominki - English 5:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - Confession 5:30 p.m. All Souls Day Wypominki - English 7:00 p.m. Polish Mass All Souls Day Wypominki Polish SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3 Saint Martin de Porres, Religious 8:00 a.m. All Souls Day Wypominki Polish Vigil: Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 p.m. Living and deceased members of Knights of Columbus SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 4 Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m. Matthew Roman, 14th year Anniversary of passing (Parents and family) 11:00 a.m. Polish Mass Kazimierz Niemczak and Olga Kisielewicz (Ludwinek family) Mass of Remembrance for Our Parishioners It has become a tradition in our church to have a special Mass of Remembrance in November. It is our annual commemoration of parishioners who have died during the past year. This special Mass will take place on Friday, November 9th at 6:30 p.m. Please join us to pray together for our dear departed. After the Mass of Remembrance there will be a reception in the auditorium for the parishioners, their families and friends. A very warm welcome is extended to all who have come to St. Stanislaus Church to worship this Sunday. We are grateful to our parishioners and we welcome our guests who visit us this weekend. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUNDAY OCTOBER 28 Coffee Hour after the Masses MONDAY OCTOBER 29 6:15 p.m. - Religious Education Classes (Religious Education Center) 6:30 p.m. Holy Name of Jesus Society meeting (Parish Hall) 6:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m. Respect Life Event: Deacon Bruno Petrauskas End of Life Planning Ahead (Church) 7:30 p. m. North East Freedom AA Group meeting (Auditorium) WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31 5:30 p.m. Polish Choir practice 7:00 p.m. Polyphonic Choir practice SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3 8:45 a.m. Preparation classes for the First Holy Communion (Religious Education Center) 10:00 a.m. Polish School SUNDAY NOVEMBER 4 Coffee Hour after the Masses Live the Liturgy - Inspiration for the Week As Pope Francis has reminded us, it is in living the Beatitudes that we find the path to holiness. The Beatitudes are not a list of do's and don'ts. Rather, they are a road map to finding our way to others and to the Kingdom of God. It is when we enter into the human condition with all of its pain and sorrow that we discover again the creative presence of God guiding us to greater wholeness. Being poor in spirit, being meek and humble, mourning our sorrow and losses and walking with others through theirs hungering and thirsting for righteousness, being merciful, maintaining a clean heart, pursuing peace, daily taking up the challenge of the Gospel. All bring us into the mystery of humanity and indeed into the mystery of God. The pathway to our relationships and the blueprint detailing our responsibilities are revealed. Are we ready to roll up our sleeves and get dirty?
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time "Son of David, have pity on me!" Has the cry of Bartimaeus ever escaped your lips? Today's Gospel tells the story of a blind man with a difficult lot in life. He made a living by begging coins off passing travelers. When word reaches him that Jesus will be passing by, this is when he begins his shouts for mercy. Jesus hears Bartimaeus' cry and beckons him forward. "What do you want Me to do for you?" Last week, Jesus asked a similar question to James and John. Their response was a clutch for fame. Bartimaeus' response is much humbler. "Lord, I want to see." How strange this interaction must have seemed to the onlookers. The man is blind! Of course he wants to see! But Jesus is always teaching us. By asking us what we want, Jesus reveals the dispositions of our hearts. God already knows them, but do we? By asking James and John to name their ambition, their selfishness is exposed to them and to the other disciples. By asking Bartimaeus to name his longing, his faith is exposed to the entire crowd. Jesus invites participation in our own redemption. He doesn't save us without us! Take some time in silent prayer today. Place yourself in this story of Bartimaeus. Imagine yourself there on the dusty, crowded roadside. Jesus is calling you! When you stand before Him, His focus is on you and you alone. "What do you want Me to do for you?" he asks. Search your heart. How would you respond? What part of your heart is Jesus asking you to expose? He has come to heal and to restore. May we, too, be sent! "Go... your faith has saved you." Why Do We Do That? Catholic Life Explained Question: How does a person become a canonized saint? Answer: It is important to remember that all the saints are people, real people who lived just as we do! The first saints of the Church were martyrs or theologians known for a holy life. Over time, the Church has established a set process to investigate the causes of saints. After a holy person's death, the bishop of their diocese initiates the canonization process with the Vatican. Typically, they must wait five years to ensure any false enthusiasm has lessened. With Vatican approval, the process begins and the person receives the title "Servant of God." The first phase involves collecting information about the person's life and scrutinizing it carefully. One person has the specific role of raising doubts -- this is the origin of the phrase "devil's advocate!" When it is clear the person truly lived a heroically holy life according to Church teaching, they are declared "Venerable." If the person is a martyr for the faith, they will also be declared "Blessed." If the person is not a martyr, they must be credited with a miracle. This is also closely examined for authenticity. Once the miracle is authenticated as truly a miracle performed by God through the person or through their intercession, they are Beatified. An additional authenticated miracle is required before Canonization, and we can call them "Saint." Visit of Poland's Consul General We warmly welcome Consul General Mr. Maciej Golubiewski who will visit our Church this Sunday for the Polish Mass and present a special medal to one of our parishioners after the Mass. October. Respect for Life Month Last Week Fill a Hamper to. Welcome a Gift from God Help an expectant mother/father welcome their baby boy/ girl on his/her BIRTH day! For young mothers, especially those who have no financial or family support to raise a child, are anxious and uncertain of how to care for a child, these issues often lead them to consider an abortion as their only option. Fill a Birth day bag - found on the altar railing or help fill the Baby Hampers at each entrance! Your donations will support these mothers (and fathers) provide for the basic needs of their newborn son/daughter especially that first day home! Wish List: Baby clothes (3-6mo./6-9mo./9-12mo.), Baby socks, blankets, bibs, pacifiers etc. Baby toys, books and stuffed animals DIAPERS!!! (Newborn to size 5) and Baby Wipes, Formula- Enfamil, Hooded towels/wash cloths, Crib sheets. Have your children/grandchildren outgrown their gently used stroller, pack n/ play, high chairs. These items would be an extra-special gift!!! Return your BIRTH day bag or your donation for the hamper to church by October 28 th! Large items, such as high chairs etc. may be brought to the rectory during business hours M-F 9am-2:30pm or call the rectory to arrange a pick-up. 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, Kathleen A. Adams, Marylu Balacki, Ruth Banaszak, Mary Ann Ballou, Arlene Bialaszewski, Dolores Biddle, Leonard Brozak, Ian Joseph Bruckhaus, Eugene Cherkis, Joseph Camptone, Carol Capidone, Krystyna Ciejek, Edward Ciejek, Norma Coleman, Carl Conde, Marcia Cote, Linda Cranston, Nolan Cybulski, Veronica Czerniak, Melanie Etter, Lee Daly-Homa, Casimera Francione, Phyllis Gardiner, Eleanore Golomb, Madeline Gotham, Kathy Gustyn, Joan and Mary Kay Hausladen, Joanne Hawkes-Orman, Veronica Hajecki, Kim Harvey, Ruth Hoffman, Jan Hoholuk, Richard Hurysz, Kathy Przyklek-Jedrzejek, Helena Jurczuk, Wieslawa & Henryk Juśkiewicz, Connie Kawka, Nick Legonelli, Tony Leib, Norma Leblanc, Irene Lichwiarz, Marcin Lukowiak, Beth Lynch, Mark Mahany, Theodore McCracken, Kathleen McHugh, Jim Mills, Deacon Ray Mielcarek, Vicki Mielcarek, Justina Montanez, Baby Michael Moretter, Iwona Muszak, Emily Nakas, Steve Nowak, Susan Oberle, Thomas I. Orczyk, Brenda and David Ortiz, Cristine Paradowski, Gloria and Bernie Pensek, Quinn Pomroy, Colleen Parsons, Mary Ann Pembroke, Jan Quist, Genevieve Rodgers, Zofia Robaczyński, Fabian Rogalski, Joe Rogers, Shirley Rojek, Trudy Rosolowski, Rick Rosser, Tom Schramil, Sharon Smith, Marian and Irene Sobolewski, Emily and Joe Straszyński, Gary and Michele Stenclik, George Swartz, Bernard and Trina Weeg, Irena Wiśniewski, Stefania Wnuk, Paul Wojciechowski, Janet Zienkiewicz and Ann Zukosky. 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 467-3068. If you would like Fr. Roman to visit or anoint a loved one who is in the hospital, nursing home etc. you should call or preferably text him at 585-705-7142. Leave the name of the person, name of hospital, nursing home, room number and if it is an emergency/eminent death. You may still call the rectory 467-3068 with this information.
XXX Niedziela Zwykła Dzisiejsza Ewangelia zapewnia wgląd w Jezusa, wraz z samozwańczymi strażnikami, którzy starają się zablokować dojście, gdy Bartymeusz ośmiela się przyciągnąć Jezusa o uwagę. Bartymeusz wiedząc, że jego wybawca jest w zasięgu ręki, daje mu odwagę, by przebić się przez barierę i dojść do Chrystusa. Kiedy Jezus zatrzymuje się w pół kroku i zwraca się do niego tłumy są zmuszeni się wycofać i pozwolić Bartymeuszowi się przybliżyć. Istnieją dwa główne wnioski ktore można wyciągnąć z historii Bartymeusza. Po pierwsze, jest to ostrzeżenie dla tych, którzy uważają się za "wtajemniczonych" i którzy świadomie lub nieświadomie, mają tendencję do myślenia o Kościele jako ekskluzywnej wspólnoty. Ale to jest dobry sposób bo Chrystusa sam uczynił Kościół otwartym i dostępnym dla wszystkich. Po drugie, nie jest to zachętą dla tych, którzy sami czują się na zewnątrz i wykluczonymi, jak Bartymeusz. Jezus wzywa nas wszystkich, aby przyjść do Niego. Nie ma znaczenia, kim jesteśmy. On zaprasza nas wszystkich, aby przyjść i przynieść nasze potrzeby do Niego. Coroczny Katolicki Apel o Pomoc Biskup Salvatore Matano ogłosił coroczny Apel-Catholic Ministries Appeal. W tym roku suma wyznaczona dla naszej Parafii wynosi $47,515. Parafianie otrzymali listy z prośbą o wsparcie i złożenie ofiar na ten cel. Wszystkich Świętych i Dzień Zaduszny Dzień Zaduszny, często zwany Zaduszkami, w Kościele katolickim poświęcony jest wspomnieniu i modlitwie za wszystkich zmarłych wierzących w Chrystusa, których dusze, zgodnie z wierzeniami, przebywają w czyśćcu. W Polsce wierni najczęściej odwiedzają groby bliskich zmarłych i modlą się za nich dzień wcześniej, czyli w Dniu Wszystkich Świętych. Nieodłączną tradycją w tym dniu jest również zapalanie zniczy na odwiedzanych grobach. Tego dnia katolicy przypominają sobie wszystkich chrześcijan, którzy osiągnęli stan zbawienia i przebywają w niebie. Geneza święta sięga starożytnego zwyczaju wspominania chrześcijańskich męczenników, którzy zginęli w imię wiary. W tych dniach w sposób szczególny pamiętajmy o naszych zmarłych. Pamięć ta niech będzie wyrazem nie tylko naszej kultury, ale i wiary w łączność z tymi, którzy przed nami odeszli do wieczności. Nie zapominajmy o tym, że największym i najpiękniejszym darem dla zmarłych jest dar naszej modlitwy i ofiary Mszy św. Msza Święta za Zmarłych Parafian Każdego roku w Kościele Św. Stanisława jest odprawiana Msza Święta za zmarlych Parafian i wszystkich, których pogrzeb odbył się w naszym Kościele od Listopada poprzedniego roku, do chwili obecnej. Zapraszamy rodziny zmarlych, przyjaciól i znajomych do uczestniczenia w Eucharystii w Piątek 9-go Listopada o godzinie 6:30 wieczorem. Po Mszy Świętej zapraszamy na kawę i ciasto w audytorium. Votive Candles for the Month of November Angels Candles will be burning in loving memory of Robert Rubright, offered by his wife Jo Rubright. Two Votive Candles in Our Lady of Czȩstochowa and Saint John Paul II Shrine will be burning in loving memory of Stanisław Tryt, offered by his daughters. Votive Candle in Our Lady of Czȩstochowa and Saint John Paul II Shrine will be burning in loving memory of Rita Cyrana, offered by her daughter Donna and family. Votive Candle in Our Lady of Czȩstochowa and Saint John Paul II Shrine will be burning in loving memory of Edward and Marianna Rymarczyk and brother Edward, offered by Zenon Rymar. CMA 2018-2019 The goal of our parish this year is $47,515.00. Please support our parish in this year s CMA. Please mail your CMA gift directly to Diocese, drop in the collection basket or bring to the rectory. Thank you for your generosity....in celebrating this Feast of All Saints, we realize that we are surrounded by generations of witnesses who, through the example of their earthly lives, have taught us lessons in holiness, faith, endurance, and love. From their place in heaven they continue to journey with us, offering the wisdom of their experience and the support of their love. Extraordinary Ministers - Lectors - Commentators Altar Servers Ushers Schedule for the weekend of November 3-4, 2018 Mass Time Saturday 4:00 p.m. Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion Gerry Wilson Christine Button Lector Commentator Altar Servers Ushers Andrew Smagin Andrew Smagin Chloe/Matthew Parsons Altar Servers Needed! Gene Golomb Bill Brand George Madden Tom Struzik Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sister Barbara Veronica Schoenheit Mike/Mary Yackiw Sister Francella Kristina Batt Amanda/Philip Procaccini Altar Servers Needed! Don Williams Stephen Zielinski, Eugene Chmiel Sr. Ken Gustyn Sunday 11:00 a.m. Polish Mass Walter Kiljan Halina Kiljan Polish School Anna Mroszczak Maria/Małgorzata/Jan/ Józef Makula John Knick, Mark Sewhuk Maciej Kostecki Bronislaw Suchodolski
Our Gifts to God For the Work of Our Church For the weekend of October 20-21, 2018 Offering: Attendance: Saturday 4:00 p.m. $ 768.00 82 Sunday 9:00 a.m. $ 1,473.00 163 11:00 a.m. $ 1,049.00 156 Rectory $ 235.00 Mission Sunday $ 848.00 Wypominki $ 2,075.00 Sacrificial Giving Your heavenly Father knows all that you need. Seek first His Kingship over you, His ways of holiness and all these things will be given to you besides. (Matthew 6:26-34) Daylight Savings Time Ends on Sunday, November 4th! Please make sure to turn your clocks back! Support Those Who Advertise in Our Bulletin The Saint Stanislaus Parish Bulletin is provided for our parish through the generosity of the advertisers on the back pages of the bulletin. Please support their businesses. This week we thank: MR. FIX IT Frank Roczkiński (1891-1918) In Memoriam Please pray for World War I casualty, Frank Roczkiński, who died 100 years ago on November 1, 1918. His name will be placed on the WWI Honor Roll Plaque after the 11 AM Mass on Sunday, October 28. Baptisms We would like to warmly welcome into our Catholic community following children of God: Zuzanna Emily Treliński Lilliana Myla Grundwig Fill a Table for Thanksgiving! Help provide a Thanksgiving dinner for families who depend on the Sr. Regis Food Cupboard. Close to 400 families in the highest poverty-stricken area of the city receive their basic food needs at the Food Cupboard. We want to fill 50 bags to help 50 families fill their Thanksgiving tables. If you can t fill a bag, please donate at least 1 or 2 items from the list below so as a parish family we fill a bag. Shopping list: chicken gravy, chicken stuffing, canned fruit (fruit cocktail, applesauce), cranberry sauce, bag of potatoes, rice, rolls, margarine, pies/cakes/cookies. Donations due by: November 18.