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SPECIAL INTENTIONS:
Sunday, June 24, 7:30 am Mass:
- In Memory of Joanne M. Riley (7th anniversary of death), by the family
Sunday, June 24, 9:30 am Mass:
- Reefe Catherine Aman will be baptized
- In Memory of Gurnal Jones (2nd anniversary of death), by his wife Julie Jones
- In Memory of David LeScharder, by Richard and Carol Chait
For prayers for your intentions or special needs, contact the Prayer Line at 227-5579 or
taffnerjohn@gmail.com
SCRIPTURES:
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June 24: Isaiah 49: 1-6; Psalm 139: 1B-3, 13-15; Acts 13: 22-26; Luke 1: 57-66, 80
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July 1: Wisdom 1: 13-15, 2: 23-24; Psalm 30: 2, 4-6, 11-13; 2 Corinthians 8: 7, 9, 13-15; Mark 5: 21-43
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Dear Friends,
I am writing this on JUNETEENTH. On this day, June 19, 1865, the last enslaved people in the United States were set free. This occurred two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. It took that long for slavery to end in Texas. So Juneteenth is the day that, de facto, marks the end of slavery in America. It symbolizes for black Americans what the 4th of July symbolizes for all Americans. It marks the triumph of the human spirit over the abomination of slavery. It also teaches us an important lesson: that blacks and whites worked together to create an anti-slavery movement that ultimately was successful. Individual and collective acts of courage on both sides brought it to an end. And we can bring RACISM to an end the same way, by working together.
Speaking of working together to end racism, this is what we need today on our border with Mexico. We need to end the separation of children from the parents of asylum seekers from Latin American countries. We are holding kids hostage to achieve our government's goals of ending illegal immigration and building a wall on the border. It is the height of hypocrisy for us as Americans to say we believe in family values and family unity while we are dividing up families of people of color.
From Rev. Mary: Are you broken hearted that immigrant children are being separated from their parents at the border? Does it make you sick that this administration's policy of deterrence depends on traumatizing young children? Do you agree with the Catholic Bishops that this policy is immoral and evil? What can we do? Let's make a plan. Join others and me this Thursday, June 21, at 5 pm at Spiritus. We'll bring our plan to everyone this weekend. And please put June 30 on your calendar for a march. #FamiliesBelongTogether is organizing a march on Washington, D.C. and in cities across the country to protest this un-American treatment of families.
My college buddies from the Studentbaker Corporation and I got together for our annual reunion -- our 50th. Back in 1968, five of us seminarians at St. John Fisher College purchased a 1963 Studebaker together. Our motto was Mobilitas Amicitia, "Mobility with Friendship." While the original motivation for the experiment was a need for transportation, the friendship quickly took over and has lasted fifty years. Thankfully, we are all in great health and remain the best of friends.
Here's the schedule for SUMMER MASS IN THE PARK: Tuesday evenings, June 26, July 31, and August 28. Please join us at Sycamore Shelter in Ellison Park at 6 pm for an informal Mass, followed by a dish-to-pass picnic. We will provide the hot dogs. If you are new to the parish, this might be a good way to get to know people.
We send condolences to Jonathan Leech and Jon Keltos on the death of Jonathan's sister, who died in Connecticut. We also send our love to Sue Lucchesi on the death of her husband, Dick.
His funeral will be in late July. And we also express our sympathy to Larry Dunn on the death of his life partner, Kurt Sommer.
Happy Summer Solstice! Slow down and enjoy these long days.
This comes with love,
Father Jim
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OTHER NEWS
 CAFE! CAFE! Please support our Chiapas mission by purchasing our fair-trade Chiapan coffee after the Masses on
June 23 & 24. Your continued support makes an immeasurable difference to the indigenous and their families. Muchas gracias!
 The 10th Anniversary of the Reel Mind Theatre & Film Series concludes this Tuesday, June 26, 7 pm at the Cinema Theater, 957 S. Clinton Avenue, with the documentary Suicide: The Ripple Effect. The film chronicles the story of Kevin Hines, who survived a jump off the Golden Gate Bridge to become a global spokesperson for mental health, hope & recovery. Sponsored in part by the Spiritus Christi Mental Health Center. Details: reelmindfilmfest.org or cowingcreek@gmail.com.
 From the Mental Health Center: WANTED: 26" bicycle, in good condition for 59-year-old woman who consults our Mental Health Center -- male or female style bike with at least 3 speeds, fat seat and fat tires. Needed for transportation and exercise. Please call Maureen (325-1180 x 114).
 The Nielsen House is in need of a new Washer/Dryer. We're transitioning men into their own apartments after completing the Nielsen House program. We would also appreciate donations of: twin size beds, kitchen appliances, dressers, coffee tables, end tables, pillows/bedding/blankets, other household appliances.
 You are invited to a Mindfulness Meditation Workshop, led by Chris Phillips:
- "Dwelling Happily: Going Deeper" - Sat., June 30, 9 am-4 pm, Spiritus Christi, Nielsen Room
Includes short presentations, meditations, Q&A. Tips on sitting & walking meditation; how to welcome the present moment in stillness and in action. "Going Deeper" is for those who have taken Chris' introductory program or who wish to work on growth areas in their established meditation.
Please register one week ahead by sending contact info to skunkowl@yahoo.com or
364 Merchants Rd., Rochester, NY 14609. For more information, CLICK HERE or call 585-305-6949.
 Congratulations to Miranda Bradshaw -- this year's winner of the Chiapas Mission's "Fiesta" quilt!
 FROM THE MOTHER EARTH COMMUNITY:
Asking Local Towns to Speak Out on Climate: You Can Help!
Recently it was reported in the media that five local communities have endorsed statements asking Congress to take action to address climate change. The five are: City of Rochester, and Towns of Pittsford, Brighton, Irondequoit and Penfield. This action was begun and facilitated by the Rochester chapter of Citizen's Climate Lobby -- a chapter founded by one of our parishioners! These proclamations are important in showing our elected officials in Washington that there is wide local support for action. If you don't see your town on the list, you can change that. Town residents are the most effective voices asking their leadership to take action. Call Paul Kane at 507-9465 or email
pkcycle76@gmail.com to get your town started. We will help you and go with you; we've done this five times now!
 Project Drawdown studied the 100 most effective ways to stop, and roll back, climate change. THANK YOU to the 19 parishioners who called the office to express interest in bringing Drawdown to Spiritus Christi. We are working with the local Pachamama Alliance on the details of a workshop -- you will hear from us soon!
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CALENDAR
- 5 pm: Mass at Spiritus (Ensemble)*
- 7:30 am: Mass at Spiritus (Ensemble)
- 9:30 am: Mass at Hochstein (Gospel)
- 12:10 pm: Mass at Spiritus - Taylor Chapel
- 7 pm: A Course in Miracles - Nielsen Room
- 12:10 pm: Mass at Immanuel Baptist Church (Contemporary)
- 6 pm: Mass in the Park - Sycamore Shelter in Ellison Park
- 12:10 pm: Mass at Spiritus - Taylor Chapel
- 1-6 pm: Living Room - Nielsen Room
THURSDAY, JUNE 28
- 7 pm: Mass at Spiritus (Thursday Night Musicians)*
FRIDAY, JUNE 29
- 12:10 pm: Mass at Spiritus - Taylor Chapel
SATURDAY, JUNE 30
- 9 am: Mindfulness Retreat - Nielsen Room
- 5 pm: Mass at Spiritus (Gospel)*
SUNDAY, JULY 1
- 7:30 am: Mass at Spiritus (Ensemble)*
- 9:30 am: Mass at Hochstein (Ensemble)*
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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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