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    Easter Blessings to you all!


  • Thursday is the Feast of the Ascension, a holy day of obligation. Our Masses are at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Congratulations to our First Eucharist Class of 2012 who will receive the sacrament on Sunday, May 20: Samuel Gallagher, Sarah A. Gorman, Zenzi Jellick, Ryan Langton, John McKilligan, Christopher McCullough, Megan Maloney, Kenzie Murray, Kiera Rahner and Ryan Verity. Please keep them and their families in your prayers.
  • The Senior Luncheon at Maine Federated Church is THIS Wednesday, May 23 at 12:30 p.m. The menu is scalloped potatoes & ham and will feature the program “Wounded Warriors Quilts and Supplies.” The cost of the luncheon is $1. All are welcome!
  • Message from Your Parish Nurse: Learn more about current High Blood Pressure Guidelines HERE.

    • ~ Kathy Tewksbury, RN, Faith Community Nurse

  • Knights of Columbus & Most Holy Rosary Church scholarships: Any graduating high school senior in the parish going on to any college may apply for TWO $500 scholarships. One scholarship is from the K of C and the other is from Most Holy Rosary Church. Applications may be picked up in the back of the church and may be returned to Father Cerwonka or mailed into the parish office. The deadline is May 31. The two winners will be decided early in June. If you have any questions you may contact Tim McGovern at 757-3208.
  • Come see the show, "Jonah": The bus trip to Lancaster to see the show "Jonah" is August 28. The signup sheet is in the vestibule; please signup if you would like to go on this trip. The cost is $85 pp. If you have any questions contact Pat Krzyzewski at 785-8261.
  • Prayers appreciated: Please keep in your prayers, Kathleen and Bob Wiktorek, she will be out of the office recovering from surgery. We have Melissa Vicari filling in; be patient as she learns all that Kathleen does!
  • HOPE Appeal a success!: Well, you’ve done it again! After the final tally of HOPE APPEAL 2011, it was determined that we passed our goal! As a result, $1,373 has been returned to our parish. Please honor your pledge if you chose a time payment.
  • Register for Broome Catholic Schools: Open enrollment has begun for the Catholic Schools of Broome County. Contact Kathy Pawlowski at 723-1547 for grades PreK – 6. Contact Rich Bucci at 723-5307 for grades 7-12.
  • The Widows and Widowers Group of Church of the Holy Family will meet on May 10 at 1 p.m. in Room 2 at the church. This month they will have a speaker from The Office for the Aging. Here is an opportunity to learn what services they provide and also to meet new people. If you have questions, contact Janet Barna at 748-0812. Refreshments will be served.
  • Mass/Sanctuary Candle openings: We have openings for daily and weekend Masses and also for the Sanctuary Candle. Mass requests and dates do not carry over from year to year. Please use the envelopes in the vestibule or call the Rectory to schedule your Masses. We also have beautiful Mass cards for the living and for Spiritual Healing.
  • Perpetual Adoration Chapel needs volunteers: The Church of the Holy Family is in need of adorers for Tuesday at 12 a.m. and 2 a.m.; Friday at 4 a.m.; Saturday at 1 a.m.; Sunday at 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. If you can help with any of these hours, please call Mary Armstrong at 785-5840 or Mary Barton at 785-8877.
  • Need a rosary? Please help yourself one, they are in the vestibule. If you have any broken or older unused rosaries at home, please place them in the basket in the vestibule as they can be used to make "new" rosaries.
  • Scholarships being offered: The Ladies of Charity will award two $750 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in service to others; the scholarship is based on academic achievement, financial need, and service to school, church and community. See your guidance counselor for an application. Deadline is April 30th.
  • Our parish prayer chain: MHR has a “Prayer Chain,” the sole purpose of which is to pray for folks who are at a specific point in their lives; i.e., they are about to undergo an operation, or may have learned they have a serious medical condition, etc. We are starting fresh this year with what we hope will be a more efficient, streamlined way of getting the word out to Prayer Chain members. If you wish to be part of the Prayer Chain army, please indicate on the lists in the vestibule whether you would like to be contacted by telephone, e-mail, or text message. Your duty is to say a prayer or two for the person in need. It will no longer be necessary to call the phone list to notify the next person. Prayer Chain members also recite one Hail Mary and one Glory Be to the Father at 3 p.m. each Friday for world peace. Your telephone number, e-mail address or cell phone number will only be used by the MHR Prayer Chain. Once we get the member list put together, we can begin. To have someone prayed for, please call the Rectory during office hours and we will get the word out.
  • Make Pillow Case Dresses for the poor: We are ramping up work on the pillowcase dresses. We will meet every Monday at 1 p.m. in the Faith Formation Building, and an additional evening or two during the week (please check the bulletin for specific evening dates). We’re always looking for more helpers, so feel free to join us. If you have questions, please call Pat Krzyzewski at 785-8261.
  • Knit one–purl two: Thank you to those who responded to our call and have volunteered to knit or crochet a Prayer Shawl. This is an ongoing ministry, and we can always use extra help. Please call Pat Krzyzewski at 785-8261 if you can help.
  • Continuing Community Flood Discussion Groups: St. Ambrose Church, 203 Washington Ave. in Endicott, invites all affected by the flood to come together at casual gatherings where you can share your experiences, concerns and thoughts about the recent flood. Everyone is welcome to the sessions: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria in Msgr. Carey Hall. For information. call 754-2330.
  • Adoption Services Available: Did you know that Catholic Charities of Broome County provides adoption services? They offer confidential supportive counseling to birth parents to help them choose what is best for them and their baby. Please call 729-9166 for more information about their services.
Around Broome County:
  • Show your love for our Blessed Mother this month by attending an outdoor Rosary Prayer Service at St. Joseph’s Shrine in Endicott on Sat. May 19 at 6:30 p.m. In case of rain, the service will be held in the church. Refreshments will be served afterward in the church hall.
  • Bus Trip to Mohegan Sun Casino, Tues., June 5. This is sponsored by St. Joseph’s Church. Cost is $30, you get $25 in free play and $10 for food. Bus departs St. Joseph’s Church at 8:45am. Call Grace @ 754-1241 for more information.
  • Come sell your stuff! St. Thomas Aquinas is hosting an Indoor Garage Sale on Sat. June 9. The cost to register a table is $20, each additional table is $5. For more information call Peggy Abbott @ 729-0466.
  • AARP Driver Safety Course will be held at Maine Federated Church the following dates:

    • June 20 & 21 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & July 11 & 12 from 6 - 9 p.m.

    August 15 & 16 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.


    Call 862-3387 (on Tues. – Thurs., 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.) to sign up for one of the classes. The cost is $17 for AARP members, $19 for non-members
  • Catholic Mom’s Group meets every other Tuesday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church Hall, Vestal. All are welcome & you may bring your children.
  • Sick & shut-in list update: If you or someone you know should be on our list, please call the Rectory or clearly print the name on a piece of paper and drop it in the collection basket marked “Sick and Shut-Ins” list. Don’t forget to let us know when to remove the name.
  • Aid for the hearing impaired: Hear Now is a national program of the Starkey Hearing Foundation, which provides assistance to those in need of hearing aids but who are unable to afford them. Verification of the applicant’s financial status and proof of the need for a hearing aid are part of the application procedure. The applicant is responsible for the evaluation, a small program fee and the cost of batteries and repairs. Once qualified, an applicant will receive a hearing aid without any other costs. Since the program’s inception in 1999, the foundation has provided 70,620 hearing aids. For an application call 1-800-328-8602.
  • Help for caregivers: The B.C. Office for Aging is offering a new program for caregivers. Caring for someone can be stressful physically, emotionally and financially. Check the vestibule for information on this program or call them at 778-2411.
  • We now have Mass Cards for the Living! These beautiful cards make very special gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, and special intentions. The offering is $10, the same as for a Mass for the deceased.
  • Medjugorje message: On the 25th of each month, Our Lady appears to the Medjugorje visionary Marija to give us her message for the world. A prayer group will meet at 7 p.m. in our Church the first Thursday after the 25th of each month to read the monthly message and recite the Rosary.