Welcome August
New month, new chapter, new page and new wishes. May the month give you courage, strength, confidence, patience, self-love and inner peace. May everyday in August fill your days with hope, love, sunshine and energy. Let there be joy, fun and laughter.
Wonderful words of wisdom especially in these difficult, challenging times. Furthermore, this week’s readings give us the hope and encouragement that we all need.
In today’s first reading the Prophet Isaiah invites all people to come to the feast that the Lord prepares for them. Though Israel was not faithful to the covenant and lost everything, the Lord did not end his relationship with them. This tells us that God’s love is steadfast and everlasting.
In the second reading Paul asks is there anything that can separate us from the love of Christ? Can trouble, suffering and hard times, or hunger or danger and death? Paul assures us that nothing in all creation can separate us from God’s love.
Today’s Gospel is the familiar story of the loaves and fishes. Jesus is able to share a small quantity of food with thousands of people because of the power of God. How do you think the disciples felt to witness this miracle take place right in front of them? Even though they had seen many miracles they did not cease to be amazed by the power of Jesus proving once again that he was the Son of God.
Jesus compassion for the crowds took over his own need for space and solitude. Can you identify a time when you have been moved by compassion for others? In our country of plenty how well do we share our abundance with the rest of humanity? What are the resources that you bring to Jesus to bless and share? Take time to reflect on what or who is important to you. This is a good time to be kind to one another. We can learn from those who lived before us and struggled. In the words of St. Padre Pio “Pray, hope and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer”
Submitted by Bob James, St. Vincent de Paul
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We need help to make masks for the students at Blessed Sacrament school. Materials will be provided. Contact Lisa Coppola at
lcoppola@syrdiocese.org
if you can assist.
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Come spend an enjoyable afternoon playing golf in this year's St. Vincent/Blessed Sacrament Tournament Sunday, August 23 at Westvale Golf Course. For $50 you get 18 holes of golf, a cart and lunch at the turn. Proceeds to benefit Blessed Sacrament School Eagles Fund and St. V's Youth Programs. For more information, contact Jerry Ball (315) 463-8410 or Bob James (315) 471-0818.
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Prayer for Peace
On August 6 and 9, the world will mark the 75th Anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has marked these solemn anniversaries from time to time with events. This year, the Catholic Church in Japan is observing “Ten Days of Prayer for Peace” from August 6-15 and the Bishops of the United States are inviting the faithful of our country as well as all people of good will to join in prayer for peace. Review resources provided by the USCCB to assist in this important effort by going to http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/war-and-peace/nuclear-weapons/index.cfm
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BuildingFaith@Home continues to look at the ways Christ is present in the Mass, and that brings us to the Eucharist.
This week's issue ties the Gospel story of Feeding the Multitude with the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Take, bless, break and give!
Links for More Ideas and Activities are on Catholicnewsagency.com.
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Baptismal Preparation Class is scheduled for Monday, August 10 at 7:30 in the Chapel at BSC. In order to have a child baptized, parents must attend the Baptismal class and speak with one of the deacons. Please register by calling 315-437-3394.
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The Franciscan Place at Destiny USA is now open Monday through Thursday from Noon until 4PM and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available from 2:00-4:00 PM. Masks are mandatory and social distancing required.
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Saturday, August 1
5:00 p.m. – People of the Parish
Sunday, August 2
7:30 a.m. – Paula DeStefano - Husband
11:30 a.m. – Deceased Members of St. John Evangelist Class 1964 – Class 1964
Monday, August 3
8:00 a.m. – Nicholas Morina – Joe and Gloria Berardi
Tuesday, August 4
8:00 a.m. – Helen Bardenett – Don and Ann LaCasse
Wednesday, August 5
8:00 a.m. – Margaret S. (Schmid) Gang – Andrea Polcaro
Thursday, August 6
8:00 a.m. – Helen Raineri – Blessed Sacrament Altar and Rosary Society
Friday, August 7
8:00 a.m. – Annette Cordileone – Michael Cretaro
Saturday, August 8
5:00 p.m. – Verna Neary and Barbara Judd – Carolyn Armstrong
Sunday, August 9
7:30 a.m. – People of the Parish
11:30 a.m. – Joseph Filip – Peg and Jim Kimberlin
Note
: Due to the current Mass schedule, the rectory needs to adjust the 9:30AM Mass intentions. If you scheduled a 9:30AM Sunday Mass intention, please call the rectory at 315.437.3394 to advise which Mass you would like your intention moved to. Thank you.
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Prayer Requests
Please pray for . . .
Chad Abbott
Missy DiPaulo Angotti
Roslyn Antonacci
Carolyn Armstrong
Patrick Brewer
Rita Bross
Marlene Brush
Susan Moro Campbell
Terri Close
Ann Cook
Jill Danial
Mary Extale
John Fortino
Mary Gersbacher
John Gersbacher
Elizabeth Gilbert
Mary Griffin
Mary Ingalls
Yang Juan
John Laura
Mary Linehan
Cole Malone
Grace McNamara
Lynne Recore
Eileen Sheehan
Sr. Natalie Slake
Jean Suits
Elizabeth Walrath
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The Tenth Hour
THIS EVENT WILL BE 100% OUTDOORS! Please join Bishop Lucia for his annual vocation picnic on Wednesday, August 5 from 4pm to 8pm at Christ the King Retreat House in Syracuse. The Tenth Hour is an evening of dinner, conversation, prayer, and discernment with our bishops, priests, seminarians, and religious sisters from the Diocese of Syracuse. You must register for this event before Monday, August 3. All pastors and their youth and young adult ministers are welcome to attend with their young people. This event is co-ed and is intended for young people between the ages of 14 and 19 years old. Register by contacting Elizabeth Garn at vocations@syrdio.org or by visiting our official Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/542774699751240/.
Job Opportunities
The Catholic Schools Office is looking to fill the position of the Controller for the Catholic Schools immediately. The Controller for the Catholic schools supervises/manages the application of accounting principles and budgeting practices for the system of Catholic schools for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse. This position supports and advises on the accounting and control functions for the schools; monitors expenditures and prepares monthly financial statements and analytical reports for diocesan administration; communicates financial information to the principals; provides technical training and assistance to professional personnel assigned to the Catholic school accounting functions. Send resumes to mbirardi@syrdio.org.
St. Margaret’s Church is seeking applicants for a part-time / 25 hours a week Parish Secretary position. Responsibilities of the job include providing administrative support, secretarial, clerical and related office services for members of the parish and parish/school staff and various other committees and boards. The secretary should ensure that the office runs efficiently, and presents a professional, compassionate demeanor to all parishioners, visitors, clergy, as well as other parish/school staff. Applicants should contact St. Margaret’s Church at 315-455-5534. Applications due by August 4.
St. Margaret’s Church and School in Mattydale seeks applicants for a Housekeeper / Cook in a part-time / 8 hours a week position. The job includes housekeeping duties to keep the parish rectory clean and presentable for parishioners, visitors, as well as parish and school staff. The job also includes cooking one meal a day. Applicants should contact St. Margaret’s Church at 315-455-5534. Applications due by August 4.
St. Margaret’s Church and School in Mattydale seek applicants for a Maintenance/Janitorial employee - full time / 40 hours a week position. The job includes cleaning, light maintenance and repair for the school building, church, rectory, convent and grounds, seasonal snow removal and mowing also necessary. The position includes health insurance and other benefits. Applicants should contact St. Margaret’s Church at 315-455-5534 due by August 4.
Formation for Ministry
Virtual Information Session, Wednesday, August 5, 6:30-7:30 pm. Are you or is someone you know thinking about Formation for Ministry or the Diaconate? The Offices of Formation for Ministry and Deacon Formation are offering a virtual information session Wednesday, August 5, at 6:30 pm. This session will include an overview of the two-year Formation for Ministry program leading to commissioning as a lay ecclesial minister and an overview of the process for becoming a deacon. Time for questions will also be included. Formation for Ministry is a prerequisite for becoming a deacon. Register at:
https://bit.ly/DFFFMInfo or call 315-470-1491
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The 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Isaiah 55:1-3
Responsorial Psalm: 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18
Second Reading: Romans 8:35, 37-39
Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:13-21
Reflection: The Holy Scriptures are full of stories of God feeding his people. God has always reached out to us in the times of great needs and provided us with spiritual and physical foods and drinks. We find a typical nature of God in the First Reading today from Isaiah, where the Lord says “All you who are thirsty, come to the water! You who have no money come, receive grain and eat.” God feeds his people freely without paying and without cost. Is He not the one who provided food and drink to the people of Israel in the wilderness for forty years? Is He not the one who sent Joseph to Egypt to fill granaries during the seven years of plenty so that people of the whole world would be fed during the seven years of draught? In the Gospel Reading today Jesus challenged his disciples to feed the crowds who were hungry when he told them, “There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves. When they failed to do so after pointing out how little they had, He took the little they had (five loaves and the two fish) and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples and who in turn gave them to the crowds. The crowds who were five thousand men, not counting women and children, ate to the full satisfaction. God is Almighty. Knowing the power of Christ (the son of God), Paul in the Second Reading says, “What will separate us from the love of Christ? He concludes by saying, “nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Amen. Fr. Severine
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St. Vincent's
Daily Mass in the Chapel this week will be held on Monday through Wednesday:
Saturday, 4:00pm Mary Ann Hines, req. by Adamitis family
Sunday, 9:30am People of St. Vincent’s
Monday, 12:00pm James & Agnes Garvey, req. by Madeline Duda
Tuesday, 12:00pm William A. Russell (father of Meg Castellini), req. by friends at St. Vincent’s
Wednesday, 12:00pm Jerome Duda, req. by his wife, Madeline
Saturday, 12:00pm Charlotte Leahey, req. by Andy & Diane Pannafino
Sunday, 12:00pm Helen & Stephen Knapp, req. by Tom & Chris Knapp
WE ASK YOUR PRAYERS FOR THE SPIRITUAL COMFORT AND RESTORATION OF HEALTH FOR: Sandra Betts, Desiree Landers, Nate Wagner, Madeline Duda, Marilynn Bause, sister of Lauren Brooks, Suzanne Thompson (sister of Bill Winchell), Judy D’Amore, Martin Griffin, Anne Marie Drury, Fred Sniper, Tony Caruso, Mike Lavelle, and Bridig Lindsley. Please pray for Mary Colosimo and Kim Harrington who passed away recently.
IT WAS A MIRACLE! We successfully presented our community with a modified version of the 126th St Anne’s Devotion! So many people helped to make a meaningful Devotion experience. Blessings & thanks to Fr Severine, Msgr. Kopp, Deacon Colabufo, Alberta DeStefano, Anthony Scro, Barb Grigson, Denny Giantomassi, Bob James, Kathleen Kelly, Sr Joana, Sue Marsello, Lori Gilbert, Ed Johnson, Carl Oropallo, Barb Kren, Pat Pilon, Patty Ilacqua, Chris Knapp, Mary Burr, Nancy Gorman,. Olga Mulpagano, Chris Fox, Kathy Morse, Jane Caltaiano. Over 190 people attended the Devotion during a difficult period. OUR FAITH REMAINS STRONG.
A special thanks also to Pat Holliday, Mary Ann & Tony Caruso, Jackie & Peter Aloi and Jane
Caltabiano for their donations to the beautiful flowers at the St Anne’s Devotion.
Many thanks to all who helped with the reception for our newly ordained Deacons, Aleu, Peter and Tom. Thank you to Jackie Aloi, Olga Mulpagano, Nancy Gorman, Ann Gorton, Chris Knapp, Helen Knapp, Barbara Kren, and Mary Ann Caruso. They were diligent in complying with Safety Requirements as they prepared food and served food to those in attendance. During this difficult time, St. Vincent’s has stepped up to the plate and proven we can do what is necessary to keep our parish alive.
Monday, July 20, 2020 Deacon Ordination truly was a happy celebration for Aleu, Peter, and I. Thank you for all your prayers, support, and faith during our preparation Years. The Sunday celebration was joyous and unexpected. A special note of appreciation goes to the hospitality ladies as they prepared, served, and
provided refreshments and special memories to all who attended. Brothers, Mike Colabufo and Dan Stevens, we thank you in advance for your continued guidance as we eagerly learn to be the light God has called us to be! We are grateful for St. Vincent de Paul (and Blessed Sacrament) parishioners and look forward to praying for you and assisting your needs. Deacon Tom Murphy Jr.
During this time of struggle, we hope that you’re able to continue supporting St. Vincent’s church monetarily with your weekly envelopes. The bills are high. You may continue to be updated and read the bulletin at our website www.stvincentdepaulchurchsyr.org You may view daily and Sunday masses with our Bishop Lucia at
www.youtube.com/syrdio
Catholic Humor: What is the most popular vegetable in the Bible? Let us give thanks, Let us Praise the Lord, Let us humble ourselves.
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"God will make a way when there seems to be no way."
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