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Spiritus Christi Church

February 13, 2018

SPECIAL INTENTIONS:

Sunday, February 18 at 7:30 am Mass:

In Memory of Carol B. Hart (1st anniversary of death), by her wife Linda Armstrong

Sunday, February 18 at 9:30 am Mass:

Sophia Marlene Nicholson will be baptized

In Memory of Kathleen Harney (recently deceased), by her mother Margaret Harney and cousin Jim Harney

For prayers for your intentions or special needs, contact the Prayer Line at 227-5579 or taffnerjohn@gmail.com

SCRIPTURES:

February 18: Genesis 9: 8-15; Psalm 25: 4-9; 1 Peter 3: 18-22; Mark 1: 12-15

February 25: Genesis 22: 1-2, 9A, 10-13, 15-18; Psalm 116: 10, 15-19; Romans 8: 31B-34; Mark 9: 2-10

Last Week's Collection:
$12,477

Dear Friends:

I heard about a family who practices "Digital Shabbat." Based on the centuries-old Jewish tradition of Shabbat, they unplug all their digital devices and screens from Friday at 5 pm until Saturday at 5 pm. They spend Friday night and Saturday as a family, talking with each other and doing individual or group activities. They say those 24 hours a week unplugged has really strengthened the quality of their home life.

We are now in the season of LENT. The traditional spiritual disciplines of Lent are PRAYING, FASTING, and ALMSGIVING:

PRAYING: Consider doing some extra prayer for the next 40 days. Light a candle in the morning and be silent for 10 minutes. Read a chapter of Matthew, Mark, Luke or John each day. Attend one of our weekday Masses once a week. Attend the Monday Morning Meditation (listed below). Come to the Men's Retreat or Women's Retreat (listed below). Attend the Thursday Soup Supper and Mass (listed below). Read Richard Rohr's Daily Meditation on email. Turn off the radio in the car so you can pray for a few minutes.

FASTING: Go without meat for 40 days. Don't eat in between meals. Give up desserts or sweets. Stick to a plant-based diet. Fast from other things: gossiping about people, slamming the president, putting others in a bad light, speaking unkindly. Fast from worry. Fast from being distracted when you talk with someone. Observe "Digital Shabbat" (see above).

ALMSGIVING: Give to a charity without telling anyone. Set aside a certain amount of money before going to bed and give it to a charity at the end of Lent. Do corporal works of mercy: visit the sick, go to a wake or funeral, comfort the disturbed, listen to someone carrying heavy burdens, bring clothes to Matthew's Closet on 316 Bay Street, volunteer at Dimitri House Night Shelter.

As you know, Rev. Mary is stepping down from her position as pastor. Exactly 19 years ago today (February 13, 1999), she became the pastor of Spiritus Christi and has done a fantastic job ever since. After June 1, 2018, she will remain on the staff but turn the pastor position to someone else. The Visioning Board set up a hiring committee to seek the next leader. If you want to see the Job Description, look on the Spiritus Christi website. Copies are also available at the church office. Pray that the Holy Spirit will find us the right person.

Our hearts go out to Jan Wessel (and Colleen) on the death of Jan's father. They went to the Netherlands to attend his funeral. We also send condolences to Vince (Bonnie) Olscamp and Fran (Moira) Olscamp on the death of their mother. Our sympathy goes to Mary, Jerry and Kathie Adams on the death of their adopted family member, Mary Ann Shauvaux. And, finally, our hearts are with Dorothy McKnight, whose funeral was last Saturday.

We invite you to our BLACK FILM FESTIVAL this Saturday, February 17, from 9 am-1 pm in the Nielsen Room. We will view the film SELMA, followed by discussion and lunch. Please call the office so we can plan on the amount of food to serve (325-1180). We all need to work harder together to dismantle White Racism and White Supremacy.

Join us for SOUP SUPPER, followed by THURSDAY NIGHT MASS WITH SPECIAL SPEAKERS during Lent. The first one will be on February 22. Come for soup in the Nielsen Room at 6 pm. At 7 pm, our

speaker will be Jim White, who sings in the Gospel Choir and who is a pulmonary physician at UR Medical Center. He will share how he uses his talents to improve humanity. You'll also enjoy great music.

Save these evenings: MEN'S RETREAT on Monday, March 5, and WOMEN'S RETREAT on Monday, March 12. They will begin at 6 pm with dinner followed by a retreat until 9 pm. The men's retreat is open to men and to people who identify as men; the women's retreat is open to women and to people who identify as women.

For quiet MONDAY MORNING MEDITATION, join Kathy Welch and Jim Bridges in Taylor Chapel from 7- 7:40 am. Experience music, prayer and silence in candlelight. The first one will be Monday, Feb. 26.

Don't get overwhelmed by all these Lenten activities. Pick whatever works for you and enjoy growing in your love for God and Jesus.

This comes with love,

Father Jim

OTHER NEWS

CAFE! CAFE! Please support our Chiapas mission by purchasing our fare-trade Chiapan coffee after the Masses on February 24 and 25. Your continued support makes an immeasurable difference to the indigenous and their families. Muchas gracias!

Our next Baptism Class will be held on Tuesday, February 27, from 7-8:30 pm in the Spiritus Christi Friendship Room. Religious Education Director Mark Potter will lead the group. To sign up, please call the Spiritus office (325-1180).

From the Mental Health Center: DO YOU HAVE CHRONIC BACK PAIN? A 10-week MOVEMENT FOR HEALTH using Yoga is scheduled to begin Thursday, March 8 from 1:30-2:30 pm at Spiritus in the Shaw Room. Yoga mats will be provided. Please call Maureen @ 325-1180 x 114 to register.

The Mental Health Center is looking for Licensed Volunteer Therapists (LCSW, LMHC, Psychologists, Masters in Psychiatric Nursing) who are able to practice independently, providing individual therapy. Must carry own malpractice insurance and provide references. Days and times flexible. If interested, contact Maureen Marlow (325-1180 x 114 or mmarlow@spirituschristi.org).

Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach is looking for a volunteer to help in our office - Responsible for performing clerical and administrative duties, which consists but not limited to filing, preparing letters, ordering supplies, tracking and inputting statistics. Ideal candidate would be detail-oriented, proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel, and available 2-5 hours a week depending on need. Please contact Sharon Castronovo ( sharoncastronovo@spirituschristipo.org or 585-288-0504).

2018 TITHING:

Once again, we invite Spiritus Christi parishioners to nominate organizations to receive our Tithing. You can either utilize THIS FORM

to nominate a deserving organization, use the one in the printed bulletin or pick one up at the Spiritus office. Please return your nominations to the church office by April 10.

CALENDAR

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17

9 am-1 pm: Black History Film Festival - Nielsen Room

5 pm: Mass at Spiritus (Gospel)*

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18

7:30 am: Mass at Spiritus (Ensemble)*

9:30 am: Mass at Hochstein (Spirit Singers)*

10:30 am: Coffee Hour - Hochstein

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 - PRESIDENT'S DAY

Office Closed
No Noon Mass
7 pm: A Course in Miracles - Nielsen Room

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

12:10 pm: Mass at Immanuel Baptist Church (Contemporary)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

12:10 pm: Mass at Spiritus - Taylor Chapel (Harp)
1 pm: SCC - Shaw Room
1-6 pm: Living Room - Nielsen Room

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22

7 pm: Mass at Spiritus (Thursday Night Musicians)*

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23

12:10 pm: Mass at Spiritus - Taylor Chapel

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24

5 pm: Mass at Spiritus (Spirit)*

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25

7:30 am: Mass at Spiritus (Ensemble)*
9:30 am: Mass at Hochstein (Gospel)*

*hearing loop available


LITURGIES all services at Spiritus, except as noted Hearing Loop available in Sanctuary, at Hochstein and at Immanuel Baptist Church Saturday, 5 pm: Sanctuary Sunday, 7:30 am: Sanctuary Sunday, 9:30 am: Hochst ein Music School (interpreted) *nursery care available* Monday, 12:10 pm: Chapel Tuesday, 12:10 pm: Immanuel Baptist Church Wednesday, 12:10 pm: Chapel Thursday, 7 pm: Sanctuary Friday, 12:10 pm: Chapel LOCATIONS Spiritus Christi: 121 N. Fitzhugh Street Rochester Hochstein: 50 N. Plymouth Avenue Rochester Immanuel: 815 Park Avenue Rochester		PASTO RAL TEAM Jesus Christ, Senior Pastor Rev. Mary Ramerman, Pastor Rev. James Callan, Associate Pastor Rev. Myra Brown, Associate Pastor Mark Potter, Director, Religious Ed & Family Minister Lauren Urzetta, Youth Minister Siobhan Potter, Youth Minister Mike Ramich, Business Administrator Ruth Cowing, Administrative Assistant Elaine West, Administrative Assistant Joe Lerangis, Music Minister, Spirit Singers Paul Boutte, Music Minister, Gospel Choir Jim Ramerman, Music Minister, Thursday Night Musicians WEDDINGS: Lisa Moretto & Lori Marra, Wedding Preparation *8-month period of preparation; contact 325-1180 or scmarriageprep@gmail.com* BAPTISMS: call the Spiritus office, 325-1180 to register SPIRITUS CHRISTI OUTREACHES Chiapas, Mexico Mission: Ritaclare & Mike Streb, 621-5435 Grace of God Recovery House: Sr. Margie Henninger, 766-0683 Mental Health Center: Maureen Marlow, 325-1180 Prison Outreach @ Jennifer House: Sarah Lee, 288-1074 Prison Outreach @ Nielsen House: Jon Olsen, 328-0801 Prison Outreach @ Offices: Sharon Castronovo & Jim Smith: 288-0504 Spiritus Haiti (H.O.P.E.): 262-3370

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