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For prayers for your intentions or special needs, contact the Prayer Line at 227-5579 or
taffnerjohn@gmail.com
SCRIPTURES:
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July 22: Jeremiah 23: 1-6; Psalm 23 1-6; Ephesians 2: 13-18; Mark 6: 30-34
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July 29: 2 Kings 4: 42-44; Psalm 145: 10-11, 15-18; Ephesians 4: 1-6; John 6: 1-15
Last Week's Collection:
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Dear Friends,
This past Saturday, the Mother Earth Community led us on a "Sunrise Walk" through Turning Point Park, a river way trail which is located on Petten Street. We met at 5:20 am to welcome the sunrise and experience the breathtaking view of the trail. At the entrance, we walked through the wooded area and wetlands leading to a beautiful river and boardwalk. Along the way, we encountered deer, fish, turtles, swans, ducks, geese, fishermen, joggers, bikers, garter snakes and all kinds of beautiful singing birds. On this trail, creation was sharing space with each other in a non-anxious, peaceful way. I thought: what a model for how God continues to call on us to share the spaces we have been given in our lives and world with one another. Nature freely gave to us what it had been given by God, and our hearts were filled with gratitude as we felt God's presence, took pictures and ate berries, taking in the beauty together.
Gratitude is a powerful motivator and often generates a deep desire to give back. I remember as a kid, every morning my grandmother would pray in thanksgiving to God with gratitude and say: "Thank you God, for waking me up this morning, with eyes to see, ears to hear, activity of my limbs, food on my table, clothes on my back and a mind to serve you." She began with gratitude and ended with a desire to serve.
Speaking of service, this week "Mission Possible" began. Our kids are serving lots of organizations in the community this week. They will offer their time, talents and service projects to Jennifer House, Ronald McDonald House, the Hickok Center, Isaiah House, Foodlink, as well as organize a carnival at the Rochester School for the Deaf. Come and hear them speak about their experiences this Thursday night at our 7 pm Mass. What a difference our kids are making in the community! I am so proud of them!
If you are new to the parish, join us this Saturday at 4 pm for our next New Parishioner meeting in the Friendship Room. It is a great way to learn more about the church and meet other new parishioners.
This weekend is our Midsummer Special Collection to keep our ministries going through the summer when many are away on vacation. Thanks for your generosity and support for this special collection.
If you play tennis, I would love to have you join me at Cobbs Hill from 10-11 am each Tuesday in July. Please call the office at 325-1180 to sign up.
Don't forget to join our contingency marching in the Pride Parade this coming Saturday, July 21 at 1 pm. Our presence makes a difference as we stand with our LGBTQ community, celebrating our
commitment to inclusion and the love we have for them. Call or text Judy Misiurewicz (313-2032) for more information.
Our hearts and condolences go out to John Keltos and Jonathan Leach on the death of John's father and Jonathan's father-in-law Cyril Keltos. The funeral will be in Binghamton this week, so keep them in your prayers.
Take time to enjoy this beautiful summer!
This comes with love,
Rev. Myra
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OTHER NEWS
 Caregivers - It's summer! Take a break and come relax at a Caregiver Garden Tea Party, on Thursday, August 2, from 2-4 pm at the home of Mary Monefeldt in Webster. Wear a hat to enjoy your tea in the garden. RSVP to
jillbnichols@gmail.com or 738-8386 or to the church office for the address and so we know how many are coming.
 Unified Mindfulness Classes: Join us on Fridays from 10-11:30 am in the Nielsen Room for basic meditation skills, and suggestions for prayer and action. RSVP to Chris Phillips (305-6949) or Jo-Anne Wilson (427-7711). Visit Facebook at "Unified Mindfulness Rochester".
 MOTHER EARTH COMMUNITY: Seven Spiritus Christi Early Birds had a lovely walk at 5:30 am last Saturday on the boardwalk near Turning Point Park on the Genesee River. We saw the sunrise, along with turtles, a pair of Kingfishers, Green and Blue Herons, and more Red Wing Blackbirds than we could count. Sadly, we were also reminded that one can't go near a body of water these days without seeing plastic of all kinds floating around. Plastic is a wonderful invention that we need in modern life, but our waterways and oceans are choking on discarded plastic. We can help by cutting back on "single use" plastic items.
CLICK HERE (#PassOnPlastic) for ideas, and find out how to "pass" on plastic bags, straws, coffee cups, water bottles, microbeads in cosmetics, and much more. Our actions will make a difference!
 Save-the-Date
. Golf season is upon us and it's time to put Grace of God's 18th annual Golf Tournament on your calendar. The date of this enjoyable-for-all event is Sunday, September 9. This year we will be playing at the beautiful Shadow Lake Golf Course on Five Mile Line Road in Penfield. Lunch at noon, followed by a shotgun start at 1:00 pm. A delicious chicken barbeque dinner will follow. Save this important date. More information will be forthcoming in August. Any questions, call Tom Wright at 775-5863.
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CALENDAR
SATURDAY, JULY 21 - BUDDY READERS LITURGY & MIDSUMMER COLLECTION
- 1 pm: Pride Parade
- 4 pm: New Parishioner Meeting - Friendship Room
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5 pm: Mass at Spiritus (Ensemble)*
SUNDAY,
JULY 22 -
BUDDY READERS LITURGY & MIDSUMMER COLLECTION
- Sr. High Mission Trip
- 7:30 am: Mass at Spiritus (Ensemble)*
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9:30 am: Mass at Hochstein (Gospel)*
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Sr. High Mission Trip
- 12:10 pm: Mass at Spiritus - Taylor Chapel
- 6 pm: SPARC - Youth Room (Basement)
- 6:30 pm: SCC - Friendship Room
- 7 pm: A Course in Miracles - Nielsen Room
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- 12:10 pm: Mass at Immanuel Baptist Church (Contemporary)
- 7 pm: Marriage Prep Meeting - Nielsen Room
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Sr. High Mission Trip
- 12:10 pm: Mass at Spiritus - Taylor Chapel
- 1 pm: SCC - Shaw Room
- 1-6 pm: Living Room - Nielsen Room
THURSDAY, JULY 26
- Sr. High Mission Trip
- 7 pm: Mass at Spiritus (Thursday Night Musicians)*
FRIDAY, JULY 27
SATURDAY, JULY 28
- 5 pm: Mass at Spiritus (Gospel)*
- 7:30 am: Mass at Spiritus (Ensemble)*
- 9:30 am: Mass at Hochstein (Spirit Singers)*
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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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