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The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 16, 2024
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Jesus said, "To what shall we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable can we use for it? It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth. But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade.” With many such parables he spoke the word to them as they were able to understand it. Without parables he did not speak to them, but to his own disciples he explained everything in private. ~ Mark 4 | |
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Dear Parishioners and Friends:
On this Father's Day weekend, let us remember to pray for all fathers, both living and deceased. Prayer cards depicting Saint Joseph with a Father's Day prayer will be distributed after all Masses.
Let us pray also for vocations to the Priesthood. The Diocese of Rochester now has four new seminarians entering this fall. We need good and holy priests!
On Sunday, July 14th, on the Feast Day of Saint Kateri, we will host a Eucharistic procession following the 11am Mass. We invite everyone afterwards to a reception with food in the Christ The King gym\Parish Center to celebrate.
Bring the family and join us for this special celebration of the Holy Eucharist!
May God bless you!
Fr. Gonyo
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Congratulations and may
God’s blessings be upon this child:
Lily Mae Nalewalski
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Please remember in prayer our Beloved who have recently passed away:
Louis Morganti, Sr
Richard Curtis
Edward Maeske
Nicholas J. Russo
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This week, the Sanctuary Candle at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish at Christ The King burns in memory of Richard Miale from his Family.
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This week, the Sanctuary Candle at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish at St. Cecilia Church burns in memory of James Connelly from his Friend Gerry.
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Weekly Calendar of Events
Tuesday, June 18:
* Seven Sorrows Rosary: 5 -5:30pm, CTK in Mary's Chapel
Wednesday, June 19: Juneteenth
* No Mass. Parish Offices Closed
* The Prayer Course: 6:30-8:00pm, Saint Kateri Center
Friday, June 21:
* Women's Bible Study: 9:30am, Saint Kateri Center
*Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation: 12:30 - 1pm, CTK following Noon Mass
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Dear Parishioners,
Saint Kateri Parish, in conjunction with the Diocese of Rochester, must complete a Parish-wide census over the course of the summer.
At this point, we are gathering up-to-date contact information for all registered and unregistered Catholics of our Parish.
If you have recently moved, changed your e-mail address or changed your phone number, please notify the Parish Office as soon as possible.
You may also contact the Parish Office if you would like to receive offertory envelopes or would like to switch from offertory envelopes to Automatic Contributions (ACH).
~ Mary Jo DiNoto, Pastoral Associate
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Pope Francis has declared this a Year of Prayer in preparation for the Jubilee Year of 2025. Please join us as we explore prayer with this 8-week journey through the Lord's Prayer.
Wednesday Evenings
Beginning June 12th
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Dinner from 6:30-7:00
Video & Discussion 7:00-8:00
Please contact Mark Keller to reserve your spot!
mark.keller@dor.org 585-544-8880 x3129
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The National Eucharistic Revival
“Until you know deep inside that Jesus thirsts for you – you can’t begin to know who He wants to be for you. Or who He wants you to be for Him.”
~ Mother Teresa
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Please join us for some upcoming events and opportunities! More exciting news is on the way!
Friday, June 21st
Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation: 12:30 - 1pm, CTK
following Noon Mass
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GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE
My mother and father fell in love with each other rather quickly. It was only a span of two months between their first meeting and quiet betrothal. They waited for a significant period of time before going public with the happy news. It simply wasn’t the right time. Love’s strength and speed can sprout scandal in public. Until the big reveal, they gave the outside world only little hints, gestures, and riddles.
Something like this — but even more wonderful — is at play when Mark says of Jesus, “he did not speak to them without a parable, but to his disciples in private he explained everything.” Jesus is the long-awaited messiah-king, but his identity as the Lord and Son of God is so new, surprising, and scandalous to human ears that the big reveal would have to wait. Thus, his parables are riddles, meant to conceal more than reveal. Even the disciples — who hear things explained directly — barely grasp what he is up to. It’s only at the cross that Jesus’ love for Israel and the world is explicitly revealed. Until then, much stays hidden and comes in riddles.
So it goes with us, too. I wonder at times why doesn’t the Lord just speak to us directly in prayer about what we should do, or how to fix our problems. Or why doesn’t he reveal himself directly to powerful leaders who are slow to act? Why does he allow life so often to be confounding, contradictory, and crazy? Because it simply isn’t time yet. One glorious day, it will be. Until then, he teaches us in riddles, and only sometimes explains them.
©LPi
~ Father John Muir
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Altar Server Training
Serving on the altar is a wonderful way for children and teens to become more involved in the Mass and gain a deeper understanding of the Eucharist and our faith.
It is also a wonderful way to be of service to the parish and helpful to Father during the Mass!
If you have received First Holy Communion, please join us:
Saturday, June 29
following 4 pm Mass at Christ the King,
5 pm in Church
pizza will be served!
Please use this Sign-Up Genius Link to register so we can assure that we will have enough food for everyone: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FAAAC2BA6F5C52-50049019-altar
Contact Christine Bondi if you have any questions:
christine.bondi@dor.org, (585) 544-8889; x3133.
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Pope Francis has declared this a Year of Prayer in preparation for the Jubilee Year of 2025. Please join us as we explore prayer with this 8-week journey through the Lord's Prayer.
Wednesday Evenings
Beginning June 12th
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Dinner from 6:30-7:00
Video & Discussion 7:00-8:00
Please contact Mark Keller to reserve your spot!
mark.keller@dor.org 585-544-8880 x3129
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PLEASE JOIN US ON SATURDAY JUNE 15TH, FOR THE IRONDEQUOIT JUNETEENTH 5K RUN/WALK!
Juneteenth is a nationally recognized holiday and a celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865. General Gordon Granger led 2,000 Union soldiers to Galveston, Texas to ensure the freedom of 250,000 still enslaved. Rochester, NY, home to Frederick Douglass, is the perfect place to host a Juneteenth Run/Walk!
This race is hosted by Irondequoit E.R.A.S.E. (Eliminating Racism And Seeking Equity). Your host will use all of the profit for scholarships for college-bound Black and Brown students from Irondequoit and Eastridge High Schools.
Finish your day celebrating freedom by joining us at our 5th annual Juneteenth Festival at 12pm on the Irondequoit Town Hall lawn.
For more information and to register please visit:
https://IrondequoitJuneteenth5K.itsyourrace.com
START/FINISH
8:30AM 5K START TIME:
THE RACE WILL START AND FINISH AT SAINT KATERI PARISH AT CHRIST THE KING
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