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SPECIAL INTENTIONS:
Wednesday, April 18 at 12:10 pm Mass:
- In Memory of Bruce Barney (recently deceased), by Diane Seebach and Bill Martin
Sunday, April 22 at 9:30 am Mass:
- In Memory of Michael Cavalcanti (1st anniversary of death), by his wife, Sheila
- In Memory of Rose Panzarella (16th anniversary of death), by his daughter, Angela White
- Tyler Michael Loveless will be baptized
Thursday, April 26 at 7 pm Mass:
- In Memory of John Marr (1st anniversary of death), by his wife, Marie Marr
For prayers for your intentions or special needs, contact the Prayer Line at 227-5579 or taffnerjohn@gmail.com
- April 22: Acts 4: 8-12; Psalm 118: 1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 John 3: 1-2; John 10: 11-18
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April 29: Acts 9: 26-31; Psalm 22: 26-28, 30-32; 1 John 3: 18-24; John 15: 1-8
Last Week's Collection: $12,758
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Dear Friends:
Last week I completed a proposal for the Parliament of World Religions Conference in Toronto in November. They requested proposals for a number of topics. I went for the one asking what a faith community or small coalition of people can do to address world problems. They were also interested particularly in what women are doing. At Spiritus, we have leaders who are addressing big issues in very creative ways. I wrote about our Speaking from the Heart program led by Mary Beth Knowles and Carol Johnson where we are helping refugees in Rochester with English and many other needs. I wrote about our Buddy Readers led by Marcy de Jesus where our volunteers address literacy by tutoring elementary school children in the city. I wrote about our Mother Earth community and their Greenspots that addressed climate change. And I wrote about our Race Convoy and Anti-Racism work led by Rev. Myra. I stopped at that point because of the proposal limits, but I could have gone on to write about Eileen Hurley's Urban Youth work or Sr. Margie's Grace of God Recovery House or Siobhan Potter and Lauren Urzetta leading Mission Trips with our teens. There's Marilu Aguilar's work with farmworkers and advocacy for Women Priests. There's Rosemarie Chierici's and Sarah Brownell's work in Haiti and our programs in Chiapas. And I have only begun to list the many people in our community who have had the hope and courage to say, "I can make a difference in our world." I love being surrounded by your inspiration!
Eight of our wonderful teens are receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday, April 26 at the Thursday Night Mass. The teens have worked hard to explore their faith and confirm their journey with Jesus. We are so proud of the teens in our parish and are honored to witness their faith. Everyone is invited to join us for the April 26 Thursday night Mass to support these awesome young people. We hope to see you there!
On Sunday, April 29 we will celebrate the children and youth of our parish at the 9:30 Mass. We hope you can come to help us celebrate the youth and say "Thanks" to the teachers and teen aides who give up so much of their time to share their faith with our young ones. Stay after Mass for a special coffee hour with breakfast pizzas!
Do you have a baby to baptize? Our next Baptism Class will be on Tuesday, April 24, at 7 pm in the Nielsen Room. Please call the Spiritus office at 325-1180 to sign up and receive more information.
Our next Parish Community Forum is on Monday, April 23, at 7 pm in Nielsen Room. The Grace of God Recovery House and the Mother Earth Committee will present.
Our hearts are with the family of Kathleen Oliver who died this past week. Her funeral will be on Monday, April 23, at 11 am.
This comes with love,
Rev. Mary
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OTHER NEWS
 Caregivers
, if you are caring for a loved one with dementia, illness or a disability, please join us for a coffee hour on Thursday, April 26 from 1-4 pm in the Nielsen Room at Spiritus. We gather to support to one another, lighten our burdens, and have a shoulder to lean on. Others are walking the same journey and there is comfort in not walking alone. Please come for conversation, coffee/tea and treats. Calling the office, 325-1180 helps us know how many will be there but you are welcome even if you are just able to come at the last minute. Or RSVP to Jill at jillbnichols@gmail.com.
 Drink now, pay later! As always, freshly brewed, fair-trade Chiapan coffee will be available for purchase after Masses on the last weekend of the month, April 28/29. Our ministry appreciates the support you give the growers in the highlands of southern Mexico. They thank you and we thank you!
 Since 1994, small groups from Spiritus Christi have made pilgrimages to Chiapas, Mexico to live and walk in solidarity with families there. The experience is a "meeting of the hearts." We stay in the homes of host families who, in their extreme simplicity, provide for our basic needs with warmth and generosity. We visit students in our scholarship program, visit indigenous farming communities and share stories of our lives to reveal our common humanity as members of one family. Embarking on a 'Corazón de Chiapas' (Heart of Chiapas) pilgrimage is answering a unique call to discover the gift of God's love within ourselves. The next pilgrimage will be during Dia de los Muertos (end of October/beginning of November) -- a special time of year when Mexicans celebrate departed loved ones. Is it your time to go? Please reach out to Krista Vardabash at
vardabash@aol.com before May 15 to learn more.
 Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Positive mental health allows us to realize our full potential, cope with life's stresses, and make meaningful contributions to our communities. Spiritus Mental Health Center is sponsoring a
Mental Health Basics
panel discussion
on Wednesday, May 9 from 6:30-8 pm. Panelists will address ways you can promote your own mental and physical well being to become your healthiest you. To register or learn more, call 325-1180 ext. 114. Details are also available at scmentalhealth.org.
 The Mental Health Center and RPC (Rochester Psychiatric Center) are forming a partnership to offer an opportunity for volunteers to befriend a resident at RPC's Forensic Unit at 1111 Elmwood Ave. These would be adult men and women who have a mental illness and are involved with the NYS legal justice system. It would require a desire to spend an hour or two/month with an assigned resident, during supervised visiting hours at RPC. Your time could be spent weekly, every other week, or even once/month. These residents are long-term at this facility. They either do not have family/friends nearby or are totally without any family/friends. They are requesting visitors to talk with, perhaps play cards or a table game with and to simply spend time with them, as, other than RPC staff, they have no other social contacts. RPC would provide an on-site orientation to their unit and will communicate their expectations and educate you on what you may expect from the experience. If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact Maureen Marlow for more details (325-1180 x 114 or
mmarlow@spirituschristi.org
).
A family in our Urban Youth Outreach is in need of a twin bed with mattress and box spring. Please contact Eileen Hurley at 489-5559 if you can donate one. Thank you.
A parishioner is moving shortly to a handicap-accessible apartment and needs the following items: small kitchen table with two chairs, recliner for living room, two lamps for living room and two end tables for living room. If you have any of these, please call Linda Potts (585-581-1099) to arrange delivery. Thank you and God bless!
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SATURDAY, APRIL 21 - EARTH DAY LITURGY
- 5 pm: Mass at Spiritus (Ensemble)*
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6 pm: Prison Outreach Gala - Harro East
SUNDAY, APRIL 22 - EARTH DAY LITURGY
- 7:30 am: Mass at Spiritus (Ensemble)*
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9:30 am: Mass at Hochstein (Gospel)*
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10:30 pm: Coffee Hour - Hochstein
- 12:10 pm: Mass at Spiritus - Taylor Chapel
- 7 pm: A Course in Miracles - Friendship Room
- 7 pm: Confirmation Practice - Sanctuary
- 7 pm: Parish Community Forum - Nielsen Room
- 12:10 pm: Mass at Immanuel Baptist Church (Contemporary)
- 7 pm: Baptism Class - Nielsen Room
- 7 pm: Men's Retreat - Friendship Room
- 12:10 pm: Mass at Spiritus - Taylor Chapel (Harp)
- 1 pm: SCC - Shaw Room
- 1-6 pm: Living Room - Nielsen Room
THURSDAY, APRIL 26
- 1-4 pm: Caregivers Coffee Hour - Nielsen Room
- 1:30 pm: Yoga - Shaw Room
- 6:30 pm: Financial Peace University - Friendship Room
- 7 pm: Confirmation Mass at Spiritus (Thursday Night Musicians)*
FRIDAY, APRIL 27
- 12:10 pm: Mass at Spiritus - Taylor Chapel
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
- 5 pm: Mass at Spiritus (Gospel)*
SUNDAY, APRIL 29 - FAMILY LITURGY
- 7:30 am: Mass at Spiritus (Ensemble)*
- 9:30 am: Mass at Hochstein (Spirit)*
- 10:30 pm: Religious Education Coffee Hour - Hochstein
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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. 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
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
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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Spiritus Christi Church
121 N. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, NY 14614
p: 585-325-1180 I f: 585-325-1191
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