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SPECIAL INTENTIONS:
Sunday, August 19 at 9:30 am Mass:
- In memory of Emilee Mazur (2nd anniversary of death), by her loving parents, Jack and Linda Mazur
- In memory of William Wesley (4th anniversary of death), by Ann Wiater
For prayers for your intentions or special needs, contact the Prayer Line at 227-5579 or
taffnerjohn@gmail.com
SCRIPTURES:
- August 19: Proverbs 9: 1-6; Psalm 34: 2-7; Ephesians 5: 15-20; John 6: 51-58
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August 26: Joshua 24: 1-2A, 15-17, 18B; Psalm 34: 2-3, 16-21; Ephesians 5: 21-32; John 6: 60-69
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This month we are celebrating our Grace of God Recovery House. It is a safe home for men recovering from drug and alcohol addictions. Up to four men at a time live at the house and are supported by a large number of volunteers and former residents that walk with them on their twelve-step experiences. Sister Margie Henninger founded this home in 1999 as Spiritus' first outreach. It continues to be a home of many miracles and a place for our Spiritus families to find guidance when one of their members is struggling with addiction. To help keep this ministry vibrant, consider making a donation this month to Grace of God Recovery House (envelopes are available at our Masses) OR host a dinner or social event and invite your guests to contribute. Contact Todd Schirmer at tmschirmer@hotmail.com for more information.
Also, plan on being with us for the 18th Annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, September 9, at Shadow Lake Golf Course. For questions about the tournament, call Tom Wright at 775-5863.
Our Journaling evenings will continue on Tuesday, August 21 & 28, from 6-8 pm with Rev. Mary and Judy Simser. Come with your journal and a pen you love to write with. Be prepared to relax, enjoy the company, and have fun sharing our writing. Everyone is welcome.
Does money keep you awake at night? For the second time this year, we will be offering a nine-week workshop on how to create Financial Peace in your life. For many people, this is the most stressful topic they deal with in their relationships. Many of us just don't know how to begin to deal with money, whether it's too little or too much! Based on spiritual principles, this is a nine-week workshop to help you take control of your financial picture. I strongly recommend this program to everyone! It would have been helpful if I had taken this course in my early 20s, and I still learned a lot from it at my current age of 39 (LOL). If you are not sure where your money goes every month, if you are in debt, if you want to buy a car or a home, if you come up short to pay your bills, this program will help you. The nine weeks begin Wednesday, August 29, 6:30-8:30 pm at Spiritus. If you are interested, read on for a note from Terri Pease who will be facilitating these sessions:
My life changed forever when I decided to take control of my finances. For me, this journey unexpectedly reached into many parts of my life. This spring, I led 12 parishioners through the steps that I took in Financial Peace University. Collectively they paid off over $50,000 in debt, saved over $30,000 and began their own remarkable journeys. Financial Peace University is a nine-lesson class that will teach you how to take control of your money. It includes videos by financial expert Dave Ramsey. The materials for the class cost $109 per couple or individual. The class size is limited to 12 people. If you're interested in participating or have any questions, please reach out to Terri Pease at 585-747-2920 or tpease@nixonpeabody.com.
Want to make a difference every Monday morning? Join the Spiritus Buddy Readers who read with children in K-2nd grade at World of Inquiry School. This year, we are also adding Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School on Joseph Avenue for an afternoon program. Pair up with a child and watch the enthusiasm for learning grow! Or help this ministry with a supportive role as a substitute teacher or by managing books and supplies. Questions? Contact Marcy DeJesus-Rueff at
marcydejesus@gmail.com. Sign-up forms can be found HERE.
Did you know Spiritus is leading the community in building a Civil Rights Park at Baden Park not far from our church? This is an opportunity to both celebrate and learn from the history we have in Rochester. If you'd like to be part of the kick-off ceremony for the park, please email Tara Kiernan at tkiernan1916@gmail.com.
Gentle Yoga is being offered at Spiritus for 10 weeks beginning
September 6, 1:30-2:30 pm
. Mats/blocks/blankets are provided. Everyone is welcome. Please register with Maureen Marlow at 325-1180 or
mmarlow@spirituschristi.org.
Last week, I listened on the radio to a climate change scientist share her realization that she and other scientists are no longer looking at climate change for future generations, but for themselves. Climate change is here! To help us learn what we can do for ourselves and our children, Sue Staropoli & Tim McGowan are offering a five-session course entitled Project Drawdown on
September 12, 19, 26, and October 3 & 24 at Spiritus. All sessions are free, with donations accepted. Register
HERE for the course sessions.
Our condolences go out to Dan Franchi on the death of his father. Our hearts are with the family of Bill (Nancy) Dwyer.
This comes with love,
Rev. Mary
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A client of our Mental Health Center is moving to a new apartment and is in need of bedroom, living room and kitchen furniture/household goods. Please call Eileen Hurley at 489-5559 if you can help.
 SPARC is looking for about 30 volunteers to help them put on the community-wide kick-off celebration for the Civil Rights Park at Baden Park on
Saturday, September 8, 12-6 pm.
Volunteers are needed before and at the event for the following areas:
- Publicity
- Food Prep
- Food Servers
- General Runners
- Admissions Tables
- Safety Volunteers/Parking Attendants/Support Security Guards
- Garbage/Recycling/Compost
- Clean-up
Shifts are available starting at two-hour increments. To sign-up or for more information, please contact Tara Kiernan ( tkiernan1916@gmail.com, 585-705-0683) or Elaine at 585-764-5388.
 SAVE THE DATE: Spiritus Christi Mental Health Center's annual RIVERWALK and celebration is set for Sunday, October 21, 11 am-3 pm. More information will be available in September.
ROCHESTER LABOR DAY PARADE for Farmworker rights is Monday, September 3! All are invited to march with us on Labor Day to thank a NYS Farmworker and support their quest for basic labor rights like the ones the rest of us enjoy -- a day of rest, overtime pay, collective bargaining rights, etc. Farmworkers were deliberately excluded from these rights in the 1930s because
they were people of color. Thank you for
your ongoing support to help end this Jim Crow treatment of farmworkers in New York state.
We'll gather at 10 am at Sibley Place, off East Avenue near Prince St. Parade starts at 11 am and our division usually is done by 12-12:30 pm at Plymouth and W. Main Streets. If you can, please wear a red or white top and a red/white bandana (I have a few to lend). Also, bring water and a sign thanking farmworkers or promoting passage of the the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act. Invite family and friends. It's a great way to start off our holiday morning... by thanking and remembering the people who pick the food we'll be eating at our family picnic later in the day. Labor Day is not a holiday for farmworkers. We could use some drums! Thank you. Questions? Contact Marilu Aguilar, 880-2847 or maguilar9855@yahoo.com.
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- 5 pm: Mass at Spiritus (Gospel)*
- 7:30 am: Mass at Spiritus (Ensemble)*
- 9:30 am: Mass at Hochstein (Ensemble)*
- 12:10 pm: Mass at Spiritus - Taylor Chapel
- 6-8 pm: SPARC - Friendship Room
- 7 pm: A Course in Miracles - Nielsen Room
- 12:10 pm: Mass at Immanuel Baptist Church (Contemporary)
- 6-8 pm: Journaling with Rev. Mary - Nielsen Room
- 12:10 pm: Mass at Spiritus - Taylor Chapel
- 1-6 pm: Living Room - Nielsen Room
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23
- 7 pm: Mass at Spiritus (Thursday Night Musicians)*
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
- 5 pm: Mass at Spiritus (Ensemble)*
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26
- 7:30 am: Mass at Spiritus (Ensemble)*
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9:30 am: Mass at Hochstein (Gospel)*
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LITURGIES
all services at Spiritus,
except
as noted
Hearing Loop ava
ilable 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
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Jesus Christ, Senior Pastor
Rev. Myra Brown, Pastor
Rev. James Callan, Associate Pastor
Rev. Mary Ram
erman, Associate Pastor
Mark
Potter, Director, Religious Ed & Family Minister
Siobhan Potter, Youth Minister
Lauren Urzetta, Youth Minister
Mike Ramich, Business Administrator
Ruth Cowing, Administrative Assistant
Elaine West, Administrative Assistant
Paul Boutte, Music Minister, Gospel Choir
Joe
Lerangis, Music Minister, Spirit Singers
Jim Ramerman, Music Minister, Thursday Night Musicians
BAPTISMS:
call the Spiritus office, 325-1180 to register
WEDDINGS:
Lisa Moretto & Lori Marra, Wedding Preparation
SPIRITUS CHRIS
TI 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
Urban Youth Outreach: eileen hurley, 489-5559
Prison Outreach @ Jennifer House: Sarah Lee, 288-1074
Prison Outreach @ Nielsen House: Jon Olsen, 328-0801
Prison Outreach @ Offices: Jim Smith & Sharon Castronovo: 288-0504
Spiritus Haiti (H.O.P.E.): 262-3370
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Spir
itus Christi Church
121 N. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, NY 14614
p: 585-325-1180 I f: 585-325-1191
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