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 February 5, 2017 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 REV. ROMAN CALY MRS. BRIDGET NOWAK Pastor Finance Director MRS. MAGDALENA WNUK MRS. PAMELA MOORE MR. DARIUSZ TEREFENKO MRS. DOROTHY PROCACCINI PARISH COUNCIL: MR. HENRY HERDZIK MR. WALDEK WOJDAK MS. KATHY GUSTYN 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.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4 Vigil: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 3:30 p.m. Praying the Rosary with members of the Ladies Society by the Blessed Mother altar 4:00 p.m. Living and deceased members of Ladies Society SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 5 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m. Peter Gierczak (Stanisława Urbaniuk) 11:00 a.m. Polish Mass Kazimierz Niemczak and Olga Kisielewicz (Ludwinek family) MONDAY FEBRUARY 6 Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs 8:00 a.m. In thanksgiving for blessings received by Maria Nawrocki Dzyban and asking future blessings on the occasion of her 90th Birthday TUESDAY FEBRUARY 7 5:30 p.m. Ambrose Reeder on the 15th anniversary of death (Daughter and Son with families) WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8 Saint Jerome Emiliani; Saint Josephine Bakhia, Virgin 8:00 a.m. Gloria Wojtczak McKeown (Patrick and Kathleen McKeown) THURSDAY FEBRUARY 9 8:00 a.m. Joseph and Wanda Orczyk (Family) 5:30 p.m. Agnieszka Suchodolski (Knick family) FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 10 Saint Scholastica, Virgin 8:00 a.m. Bronislawa Ferenc (Anna Zienkiewicz) 5:15 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 6:00 p.m. Pearl Grey (Daughter Celine and Grandchildren) 6:30 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11 Our Lady of Lourdes 8:00 a.m. Day of the Sick Intention of our sick parishioners Vigil: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 p.m. Chester Krol Sr. (Wife) SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 12 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m. Nikodem Laskowski on the 40th anniversary of his passing (Daughter Teresa) 11:00 a.m. Polish Mass Agnieszka Suchodolski (Maria Suchodolski) Live the Liturgy Inspiration for the Week In today's Gospel, Jesus calls for us to be a sign of God's revelation to the world. We come together today to be enflamed with love for God, that all we encounter might see our light and come to the Father. Words to Inspire the Faithful It is love that gives value to all our works. --St. Francis de Sales Pope Francis Prayer Intention for the Month of February Comfort for the Afflicted That all those who are afflicted, especially the poor, refugees, and marginalized, may find welcome and comfort in our communities. A very warm welcome is extended to all who have come to St. Stanislaus Church to worship this weekend. We are grateful to our parishioners and we welcome our guests who visit us this weekend. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5 After the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses: Potato Pancake Fundraiser (Auditorium) MONDAY FEBRUARY 6 6:15 p.m. Religious Education Classes (Religious Education Center) 7:30 p. m. - Northeast Freedom AA Group meeting (Auditorium) SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11 9:00 a.m. First Reconciliation First Communion Classes 10:00 a.m. Polish School SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12 Coffee Hour after the Masses Holy Hour on Friday & Chaplet of Divine Mercy Each Friday join us at 5:15 p.m. for the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Also every Friday we pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy after the 6:00 p.m. Mass.
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Gospel Meditation Encourage Deeper Understanding of Scripture "You are the light of the world." Speaking to His followers, Jesus tells them of the influence they are meant to have. Like the seasoning that gives food its flavor, they are to be "the salt of the earth" and like a lamp on a lampstand that "gives light to all in the house." Clearly, their influence on the people around them is meant to be positive and substantial. But what is the source of this irreplaceable influence? Elsewhere in the Gospels, Jesus declares that HE is "the Light of the World" (cf. Jn 8:12). So when He tells His disciples that "your light must shine before others," He is speaking about the Light that comes from following Him, from believing in Him, from living their lives for Him and with Him. The Light of Christ brightens the world, showing us the truth and meaning of our existence. And to the extent that we have that light in our hearts, it naturally spreads out to impact those around us. So, today we must ask ourselves whether or not we are shining the way we are meant to as Christians. Do we brighten up our families, our workplaces, our neighborhoods, and our parishes? Are people encouraged, inspired, edified, and supported by our presence? Do we bring the kind of flavor that enriches life with a taste of the authentic truth, beauty, and goodness that comes from God alone? Or have we become a bit bland, like salt that "loses its taste" or light that is hidden "under a bushel basket"? It's important to be on guard against any tendency to let our faith be reduced to a mere routine or ritual. Rather, when we nurture our faith to be a living force that defines us and our actions, it will be a source of joy and renewal not only for us, but for the whole world. Why Do We Do That Catholic Traditions Explained Question: What is holy water and how do I explain the reason that it is placed at the entrances of churches to my non-catholic friends? Answer: Holy Water is a Sacramental; a reminder of the life of the church expressed and celebrated through the sacraments. By blessing ourselves with Holy Water as we enter the church, we are reminded of our own baptism and our call to conversion. Much as we are baptized and then journey through life, we bless ourselves and move through the Church, symbolizing again the guiding presence of the Lord, which comes to us through baptism. We especially use Holy Water during Easter when the priest sprinkles the people. It serves to remind us that we are indeed on a journey of faith that makes us one with Christ. So blessing ourselves not only reminds us that we are baptized into a community of faith, but also helps us renew our own baptismal promises to reject sin and to believe in God. It is the heart of Christian belief to turn from sin and toward God. Holy Water and Baptism make it a visible sign for all of us to follow. 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, Joanne Hawkes-Orman, Veronica Hajecki, Ruth Hoffman, Kathy Przyklek-Jedrzejek, Connie Kawka, Zofia Kiliszek, Hanna Knapik, Irene Knight, Joan and Nick Legonelli, Norma Leblanc, Irene Lichwiarz, 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, Jan Quist, 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, Bernard and Trina Weeg, Irena Wiśniewski, 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 467-3068. 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. Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of Prayer for the Sick On Saturday, February 11 th, the Church will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and a World Day of Prayer for the Sick. Through the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes, we pray that those who are sick may be healed, and we thank God for those who minister to the sick and show God s love. Prayer for the Sick Jesus Christ, Source of Hope and Healing, Source of Peace, All over the World we are sending our prayers At bedsides, and at altars and in waiting rooms. Across the world we light a galaxy of candles For those tossed in the rapids of illness For those lost in the maze of addiction For those locked in broken bodies For those caught in the dark night of despair We pray, loosen the grip of pain And soothe their suffering. Throw open a wide way free A path of kindness and compassion, understanding, quiet strength and sweet serenity. All over the world we are sending up prayers.
V Niedziela Zwykła Być uczniem Chrystusa, to wcale nie taka prosta sprawa. Pan Jezus nie na darmo nazwał swoich uczniów solą ziemi. To właśnie oni, czyli ci, którzy słuchają Jego słów i starają się je wypełniać, mają być świeżością tej ziemi i nadawać jej smak. Uczeń Chrystusa ma swoją postawą rozświetlać mroki grzechu. Ma żyć tak, aby inni, krocząc w ciemności, weszli na właściwą drogę. Ma być latarnią wskazującą ścieżkę wiary i miłości. Chrześcijanin ma być jak gwiazda odbijająca światło Chrystusa. Ma żyć Chrystusem i Jego głosić. Mamy być tymi, którzy zachowują ich od zepsucia. Tymi, którzy nie gorsz¹ nikogo ani nie stają się dla nikogo powodem do grzechu. Mamy być wreszcie tymi, którzy wskazują na Chrystusa i drogę, którą winniśmy kroczyć, aby dostać się do obiecanego Raju. Uczeń Chrystusa ma być światłem dla każdego człowieka bez wyjątku. Nie dla swojej chwały, lecz jak mówi Jezus: aby widzieli wasze dobre uczynki i chwalili Ojca waszego, który jest w niebie. Wszystko, co uda mi się dobrego zrobić, powiedzieć, dać świadectwo, ma stać się nie powodem mojej chwały, lecz chwały Ojca, który mnie powołał do istnienia. Zatem każdy mój dobry uczynek niech się stanie powodem do chwalenia Boga, aby i inni poznali, że bez Niego nic nie mogę uczynić. Recepta na dobre życie tkwi w wierności przykazaniom Bożym i wyczuleniu na drugiego człowieka, szczególnie tego będącego w potrzebie. Izajasz dziś naucza: dziel swój chleb z głodnymi, wprowadź w dom biednych tułaczy, nagiego, którego ujrzysz, przyodziej, i nie odwróć się od współziomków. Wtedy okaże się prawdziwa sprawiedliwość i chwała Pana iść będzie za tobą Módlmy się abyśmy przez całe życie byli solą ziemi i światłem świata. Placki Ziemniaczane w tą Niedzielę W tą Niedzielę, 5-go lutego po Mszach św. będziemy sprzedawać placki ziemniaczane. Zapraszamy na smaczne śniadanie/obiad. Dochód jest przeznaczony na wydatki naszej parafii. Spaghetti Supper Social Concerns Committee zaprasza parafian i gości na Spaghetti Supper w Sobotę, 18-go Lutego, 2017, od 3-7-ej wieczorem. Cena: $9 dorośli, studenci: $5, poniżej 5 lat za darmo, rodzina (4 osoby) $25. W cenie obiadu jest włączona: sałatka, chleb, deser i napój. Zapraszamy! Papieska Intencja Modlitwy na Misiąc Luty Aby ludzie przeżywający próby, zwłaszcza ubodzy, uchodźcy i spychani na margines, spotykali się z przyjęciem i znajdowali wsparcie w naszych wspólnotach. Food Drive Just 1 Can (or 2)!!!! Food donations have gone down significantly after the holidays. Please bring in JUST ONE Can- (TWO would be even better) of food each week. This will help to feed more families during these cold winter days. Each week (although ANY food item is welcome) we will list a food that is critically needed for the Sr. Regis Food Cupboard. IF EVERYONE that comes to Mass each week brings in a can, box or bag of food, we will fill the Food Cupboard with about 400 items! Thank you for your continued support for those in need! This week we need: Cereal and Rice Notre Dame Retreat House " NOTRE DAME RETREAT HOUSE on the Canandaigua Lake offers every parish in the diocese a weekend to make a retreat. St Stanislaus men are invited for March 24th - 26th and the women March 31st-April 2nd. The theme this year is The Need for Prayer. More information will be on the bulletin boards at all entrances - or check www.notredameretreat.com " Votive Candle for February Votive Candle on the Blessed Mother altar is burning during the month of February in loving memory of Eleanor Kawka, offered by her sister Connie Kawka. A Bit of Wisdom Pray, don t find fault with the man that limps or stumbles along the road. Unless you have worn the shoes he wears or struggled beneath his load. There may be tacks in his shoes that hurt, though hidden away from view. Or the burden he bears placed on your back might cause you to stumble too. Don t sneer at the man who s down today, unless you have felt the blow that caused his fall or felt the shame that only the fallen know. Extraordinary Ministers - Lectors - Commentators Altar Servers Ushers Schedule for Saturday and Sunday: February 11-12, 2017 Mass Time Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion Lectors Commentators Altar Servers Ushers Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sonja Stenclik Gerry Wilson Kathy Urbanic Kathy Urbanic Jenna Taha Jessica Kowalski Gene Golomb George Madden, Bill Brand, Paul Jasen Sunday 9:00 a.m. Al Bello, Lee Daly-Homa Bob/Andria Mikiciuk Sister Theresa Charles Vorndran Amanda/Jack/Phillip Procaccini, Lexi/Tori Hajec Evan /Elena Anderson Stephen Zielinski, Eugene Chmiel Sr. Ken Gustyn Don Williams Sunday Polish Mass 11:00 a.m. Cecylia Warzecha Adela Piotrowska Jola Mokrzan Tomek Mokrzan Maria Makula Jan Wnuk, Lucja Rzepa John Knick, Mark Sewhuk, Maciej Kostecki, Bronislaw Suchodolski
Potato Pancake Fundraiser this Sunday! The Festival Committee will be holding a Potato Pancake Fundraiser this Sunday, February 5th after the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses. Combo plates: sausage, pancakes, kapusta, rye bread, apple sauce, all for $8. Soup for $1. Coffee and juice free. Come and enjoy this delicious food and support our parish! Yearly Budget 7/1/16-6/30/17: $323,548 Our Gifts to God For the Work of Our Church For the weekend of January 28-29, 2017 Offering: Attendance: Saturday 4:00 p.m. $ 1,874.00 121 Sunday 9:00 a.m. $ 1,397.00 129 11:00 a.m. $ 1,173.00 159 Mark Your Calendars: February 18 Spaghetti Dinner! On Saturday, February 18th, from 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. our Social Concerns Committee will hold it s annual Spaghetti Dinner: pasta, meatballs, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Adults: $9; students: $5; children under 5: free; family of 4: $25. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards our Church expenses and for Cancer Research. Please mark your calendar and plan on attending this delicious spaghetti dinner in support of this parish fundraiser. 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: Buhite & Buhite, DDS As of Jan. 29: $177,847 Rectory $ 1,069.00 Vigil Lights $ 197.70 Thank you for your continued generosity to our Church and Parish! Stewardship Prayer Loving God, You are the source of every good gift; gifts of creation that surround us, the mysteries and gifts of human life within. We praise You and thank You for all these treasures, and for Your tender, faithful love. Center us in gratitude. Open our eyes to how blessed we are, and what a blessing we can be. Teach us the joys of generosity. Give us the courage to give as freely as we have received. Help us to believe, to belong and to make this parish all that it can be. Together we can accomplish amazing things in Your name. Help us open our hands and hearts, becoming a blessing to others, to Your honor and glory, Amen