PEACE OF CHRIST PARISH St. · St. James · St. St. John Neumann School Parish Mission Statement January 8, 2017 Dear Parishioners, The Peace of Christ calls us to create a Christian Community where God is found As the Christmas Season winds down (tomorrow), I wish to thank in the beauty and joy of our worship; in the all who had anything to do with the liturgies, Christmas basket food breadth of our outreach; and in our love for donations and deliveries, and the immense volume of goodies and one another. cards that came to the parish office over the past several weeks. Your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated by all touched by your kindness! Today is Little Christmas, or the Epiphany. It is on this day that Rev. Robert J. Schrader, Pastor we hear of the magi bearing their gifts to Jesus. Some observe this day Rev. Timothy T. Brown, Parochial Vicar at their homes by marking “20+C+M+B+17” in chalk on the lintel Rev. Carlos M. Sánchez, Parochial Vicar over their front doorway. The numbers stand for the year, the first 2 digits being separated from the last 2 digits by three letters which stand Weekend Liturgy Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. St. James for two different things: the initials of the names that have come to be Sunday 8:00 a.m. St. James associated with the magi (Caspar, Melchior, Balthazar) and a special Sunday 9:00 a.m. St. John blessing for the year (Christus Mansionem Benedicat) which in Eng- Sunday 9:45 a.m. St. Ambrose lish means: “May Christ Bless the House.” Those magi followed a Sunday 11:00 a.m. St. John star, and ironically today is the 375th anniversary of the death of Sunday 5:00 p.m. St. Ambrose Galilleo. They migrated to Bethlehem as they did so, and ironically Weekday Liturgy Schedule again today is the beginning of National Migration Week. May we be Monday 7:45 a.m. St. James mindful in prayer of all who migrate seasonally to pick the crops that Tuesday 9:15 a.m. St. Ambrose feed us and those who migrate from war zones for their life. Wednesday 7:45 a.m. St. James Here at the parish, it is the 3rd anniversary of our elevator at St. 12:10 p.m. St. John Thursday 7:00 a.m. St. John James helping us to migrate amongst the Hall of the church, the first 9:15 a.m. St. Ambrose floor of both the church and the school, and the 2nd floor of the Friday 12:15 p.m. St. Ambrose school. Also today, our Youth Groups meet: 9th -12th graders from 5:00 to 6:30 P.M., and 6th -8th graders from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. at St. Holy Day Liturgy Schedule James in the Youth Room. And our Web Site Committee meets to- Please check the bulletin the night at 6:00 P.M. at the parish office. week of the Holy Day. Confessions Monday’s Feast of the of the Lord brings the Christmas Saturday: 3:45 - 4:15 p.m. St. James Season to a close. Much ado at 7:00 P.M.: the Rosary in St. Ambrose Sunday: 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. St. John Chapel, the Facilities Committee in St. John’s Hall, and the Wine Tast- 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. St. Ambrose ing Planning Group in the auxiliary room just off of St. John’s Hall. Or by appointment. School’s open: REGISTER for ‘17 -’18, call 288 -0580 for info! Tuesday —the 100th anniversary of the passing of Buffalo Bill Parish office for all three worship sites: Cody, and the 50th anniversary of National Educational Television St. Ambrose, St. James and being the first educational TV network to begin operation as a non- St. John the Evangelist — (585) 288 -5000 profit corporation brings us back to the wearing of the green as we See page 8 for staff extension numbers and resume Ordinary Time in our liturgies. Bell Choir rehearses at 6:00 other church and school information. P.M. at St. Ambrose, and Pastoral Council meets at 7:00 P.M. at St. John’s (we’ll have updates on school promotions, Community Out- To reach a priest in an emergency reach Day planning, Encuentro organization, Youth, Finances….). call the Rectory (585) 482 -4280 Priest mailing address: Wednesday, Staff meets at 1:00, School Marketing at 4:00, and 549 Humboldt St., Coffee Hour at St. James and Combined Choir at St. Ambrose at 7:00. Rochester, NY 14610 -1221 Thursday begins with the Full “Wolf” Moon at 6:34 A.M. shortly before it sets. Lunch Bunch is at Noon at St. John’s, and the Brighton Peace of Christ Web Site: Manor Team meeting is at St. John’s at 6:30 P.M. www.peaceofchristparish.org Friday, Prison Ministry meets 9:00 -12 Noon at the parish office.

St. John Neumann School Saturday, the 275th anniversary of the death of astronomer Ed- Web Site: mund Halley, Adult Faith presents Bishop Barron’s “Catholicism” ww.stjohnneumann.school/ from 10:00 A.M. to Noon in St. John’s Hall —well worth the viewing! (585)288 -0890 Sunday, Youth again meet as on last Sunday, and Young Adult Movie Ministry is from 1:00 to 3:00 at St. John’s. Peace to all! —Father Schrader The Epiphany of the Lord Page Two

Mass Intentions Date Intention/Church Monday, January 9 7:45 Month’s Mind — Filomena Bellomo JA The Baptism of the Lord

Tuesday, January 10 9:15 Peter Izzo by Family AM

Wednesday, January 11 7:45 Edwin Houters by Adeline JA 12:10 Thomas Koch by Jane Koch JO

Thursday, January 12 7:00 Jack Dever by Family JO 9:15 Month’s Mind — Rose Vascukynas AM

Friday, January 13 12:15 Bill O’Hara by Carmen Teremy AM St. Hilary, Bishop and Saturday, January 14 4:30 Beatrice Moscato by DiGuardi Family JA

Sunday, January 15 8:00 Tracy Dickinson by Witner Family JA Second Sunday in Ordinary 9:00 Marie Neylan by Stephen & Maria JO Time 9:45 Sister Magdalena Kellner by Leonard & Susan Cicero AM 11:00 For All Parishioners Living and Deceased JO 5:00 Dorothy Concessi by Ladies Auxiliary AM

The Sanctuary Lamp at St. James Church will burn this week in memory of Renard A. Iannettone

Bless, O Lord, this household and family, and allow all of us who live in this home to find in it a shelter of peace and health. Inspire each of us to develop our individual talents and to contribute wisdom and good works for the benefit of the whole family. Make our house a haven for us all, and a place of warmth and caring Douglas Sellers & Shanna Branciforte for all our friends who come to visit us. Benjamin Cutter & Jennifer Reagan Enlighten us with the brilliance of your Epiphany star, so that, as we go into the world, we might clearly see our way to You and discover You in our work and play. This we ask to your glory and in the power of your kingship. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory now and forever, Amen. READINGS FOR January 15 Second Sunday in Then, bless the house with the sign of the cross. After the Ordinary Time blessing, the initials of the Magi (traditional names: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar) are written with chalk over the main door way of the house, like this: First Reading: Is. 49:3, 5 -6 20 + C + M + B + 17

Second Reading: 1 Cor. 1:1 -3 (the + is a cross; the "17" stands for 2017.

- Adapted from commonly used parish prayer Gospel: Jn. 1:29 34 Year A The Epiphany of the Lord Page Three

St. John Neumann School THANK YOU!!! 31 Empire Blvd. at Culver Rd. Preschool through Grade 5 We here at St. John Neumann School are very thankful to each and every member of this special parish community, for all you do to support our ef- forts . . . Today and every day. Thank you to all who entrust us with your pre- cious children or grandchildren. We take that respon- Preschool programs for 3 and 4 year olds sibility very seriously, and strive every day to deserve - the trust you place in us. Full Day Kindergarten New York State Certified Faculty Since taking back responsibility for administering Faith -Based Activities and Community Service the school from the Diocese in the spring of 2010, Character Education this parish has shown unwavering support for St. Before and After School Care John Neumann School’s mission: Delivering Educa- Academic Enrichment Programs tional Excellence in the Catholic Tradition to the Hot Lunch Program children of our parish and those residing in the east- ern section of our city.

We know how important this school is to the REGISTRATION FOR overall life and vitality of our parish and how blessed 2016 -2017 SCHOOL YEAR we all are to still have a strong and vital Parish is still open at School. St. John Neumann School

Registration Packets Available 585 -288 -0580 www.stjohnneumann.school/

We invite you to contact our office You are cordially invited to visit our school at our to arrange your personal tour. Open House Tuesday January 31, 2017 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm during Catholic Schools Week. Bring your self. . . and bring neighbors, friends and family who have school age and/or pre -school age children. Bring anyone who would benefit from the excellent education offered at our school!

PEACE OF CHRIST PARISH Stewardship Means Sharing

Collections for week ending December 25

WEEKLY OFFERTORY AVERAGE WEEKLY BUDGETED Income Income Regular* $ 17,906 $ 14,440 Other** $ 1,624 $ 1,260 Christmas $ 20,323 $ 32,000 Y-T-D Offertory Income Year to Date Budgeted Income Variance $437,018 $440,300 ($3,282)

Collections for week ending January 1

WEEKLY OFFERTORY AVERAGE WEEKLY BUDGETED Income Income Regular* $ 21,599 $ 14,440 Other** $ 2,114 $ 1,260 Christmas $ 1,457 0 Y-T-D Offertory Income Year to Date Budgeted Income Variance $462,188 $456,000 $6,188

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! (Our fiscal year is 07/01/16- 06/30/17)

* Regular Collections — regular Sunday, EFT, Holy Days ** Other Collections — Fuel, School Support, Maintenance Page Four The Epiphany of the Lord

CHILDREN, FAMILY, The Young Adult Ministry presents SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FAITH FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES The Blind Side

Sunday, January 15 St. John the Evangelist Church Hall

553 Humboldt St. 14610 1:00 – 3:00 pm Youth Groups with Integrated

Confirmation Preparation Oher is a homeless and traumatized boy, who Next gathering is Sunday, January 8th, Sr. became an All American football player and first round NFL High: 5 -6:30 pm and Jr. High: 6:30 -8:00 pm draft pick. Experience the love and help of a caring woman both at St. James School Youth Room. and her family who made a difference in his life. Starring Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron, and Tim McGraw. Pizza and snacks will be served.

Adult Faith Formation Presents Bishop Robert Barron’s First Holy Communion Parent/Youth Meeting Catholicism Series Sunday, January 29th, 11am -Noon in St. James Church Hall. Please join our Bishop Barron’s Catholicism discussion Sponsor OR Parent Only Workshop (no candi - group, sponsored by Peace of Christ’s Adult Faith Formation, dates) Saturday, January 21st: 9am -10am in beginning Saturday, January 14, at St. John’s Hall from 10 St. James School Youth Room Second Floor AM till noon. We will view a video by Bishop Barron first and then discuss the material from Carl Olson’s study guide. The first topic is entitled Amazed and Afraid. There is no cost or need to buy the book plus there is no homework to prepare! After the very successful and well received book discussion on The Way of Mercy last fall, this series should prove most worthwhile in enriching our spiritual life.

As written by Bishop Barron: And I have based my life on NCYC 2017 Meeting for Sr. High Youth and Parents the knowledge that God speaks with greatest clarity in the on Sunday, January 15th 5 -6:30 pm at St. James Bethlehem baby, too weak to raise his head but more power- ful than Caesar Augustus, in the rabbi who, trumping the To- Youth Room. rah itself, told all of us how to find beatitude, in the warrior who picked a fight in the Temple precincts, in the young man, tortured to death on a squalid hill outside Jerusalem, with the words, “Father, forgive them,” on his lips, in the risen one who said “Shalom” to those who had abandoned and betrayed him, in Maschiach leshoua, Christ Jesus, the Lord of the Na- tions. To hear the echo of God’s voice in all these things is to be Intro to Bible Study for Children: a Catholic. First Bible Study is Sunday, Jan- - Please sign up and direct any questions to Peggie Clark uary 22nd, 11am 11:30am in at 347 -4819. Dailey Hall during coffee hour right after 9:45 Mass at St. Am- brose Church. IN THE VINEYARD - Bring your bible if you have one! the Sequel Sunday, January 22 – 2:00 – 4:00 PM St. Bernard’s – French Rd.

The Peace of Christ Parish Bulletin is provided for Adult Faith Formation is pleased to invite our sea- our parish through the generosity of the soned parishioners and guests, over 40, to another advertisers on the back pages of the bulletin. afternoon of inspiring conversation led by Fr. George Please support their businesses . Heyman, President of St. Bernard’s. Our topic will be HOW TO LIVE YOUR FAITH WHEN SO BUSY IN A SECULAR WORLD. Join us for a glass of wine, ap- petizers and chocolate cake as we ponder our journey of faith together. For more information or questions, please call Peg- gie Clark 347 -4819. The Epiphany of the Lord Page Five

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Parish Calendar LUNCH BUNCH The January Lunch Bunch will be held on Thursday, January

12 at Noon in the Church Hall at St. John SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 the Evangelist. The menu will consist of GROCERY COLLECTION AT ST. JAMES chicken tetrazzini, salad, carrots, garlic toast, dessert, coffee and tea. 9:00 Coffee Hour in Church Hall JA 9:00 Children’s Liturgy of the Word in Church JO If you have not already made a reser- vation, you may do so by calling Judy Curtis (482 - 9:45 Children’s Liturgy of the Word in Church AM - 10:00 & 12:00 Coffee Hours in Church Hall JO 9846), Karen Brecker (288 0586), or the Parish Office (288 -5000). Reservations are a must and must be in 10:30 Brighton Manor Nursing Home Eucharistic Service 10:45 Coffee Hour in Dailey Hall SJN by Monday, January 9th. — Come and share a delicious lunch with your 5:00 6:30 Sr. High Youth Group in Youth Rm. JA 6:00 Website Meeting in Conf. Rm. PO Peace of Christ Parish Friends! 6:30 —8:00 Jr. High Youth Group in Youth Rm. JA

For the Love of Books MONDAY, JANUARY 9 7:00 Rosary in Daily Mass Chapel AM Adult Faith Formation and Social 7:00 Facilities Meeting in Church Hall JO Ministry Groups at Peace of Christ are teaming together to collect new and gen-

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 tly read children’s books to distribute to area schools 10:15 Reflection Group in Dining Rm. PO 6:00 Bell Choir in Church AM where there is a need. We are looking for any level 7:00 Pastoral Council in Church Hall JO book from preschool age to approximately 12 years old. We will place a collection box in each of the three wor-

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 ship sites and hope to distribute the books by Valen- 1:00 Staff Meeting in Conf. Rm. PO 4:00 School Marketing Committee in Conf. Rm. PO tine’s Day. Thank you for your help as we hope to 7:00 St. Ambrose & St. James Choirs in Church AM bring books into homes which may otherwise be una- 7:00 St. John’s Choirs in Church JO ble to provide them. If you have any questions, please 7:00 Rosary in Chapel JO call Peggie Clark at 347-4819. 7:00 Community Coffee Hour in Church Hall JA

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 SAVE THESE DATES — 12:00 Lunch Bunch in Church Hall JO 6:30 Brighton Manor Eucharistic Ministers Mtg. in SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Church Hall JO FOR ALL OF US HUNGRY TO EXPERIENCE UNI- TY, REMEMBRANCE AND LOVE, save Saturday after- FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 — noon, February 11. We will gather around Rochester’s 9:00 Noon Prison Ministry Meeting in Conf. Rm. PO own Bell of Remembrance given by the Franciscans of

New York to the faith community of Rochester. SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 The bell is a 1,700 lb cast iron bell that was donated 10:00 —Noon CATHOLICISM Series in Church Hall JO - to GRCC Faith in Action Network in honor of the Burial Initiative. It is one of 18 that has been used in various SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 tribute memorials and ceremonies since the Bells of 9:00 Coffee Hour in Church Hall JA Remembrance project began in 2001 following the Sep- 9:00 Children’s Liturgy of the Word in Church JO tember 11th terrorist attacks. 9:45 Children’s Liturgy of the Word in Church AM Join us with Brother Schlatter, the Franciscan 10:30 Brighton Manor Nursing Home Eucharistic Service priest who presented the bell to us. We meet at 4:30 10:45 Coffee Hour in Dailey Hall SJN pm, Saturday, February 11 at St. Ambrose Church, fol- 1:00 Young Adult Movie in Church Hall JO — lowed by dinner, music and a time of reflection and 5:00 6:30 Sr. High Youth Group in Youth Rm. JA community —tolling remembrance of those we miss, and 6:30 —8:00 Jr. High Youth Group in Youth Rm. JA the promise of love. Donation to support the ministry of the bell. AM=St. Ambrose, JA=St. James, JO=St. John the Evangelist, - PO=Parish Office, SJN=St. John Neumann School RSVP to GRCC at 254 2570 for dinner. Minimum donation of $10 for dinner to support the ministry of the bell. Nursing Home Communion Service Meeting All current volunteers and anyone interested in SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 learning more about this ministry are invited. Memorial Service for Those Whom We Do Not Thurs. Jan. 12 6:00 pm St. John's Church Hall Want Forgotten at 2:00 pm in St. Ambrose Church.

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Each month this page appears in the bulletin to thank all those who have given to this year’s Catholic Ministries Appeal . Names are added to the page as we receive pledges at the parish office or as we receive notice from the diocese that pledges have been received there. This Roster of Appreciation lists all donors throughout the campaign with each month’s new pledges being appended to them in bold print. Names appear alphabetically (note: if you wish not to be listed, please indicate so on your card and we will include your gift under “Anonymous”). No individual pledge amounts are shown, just the average gift giv- en thus far in the campaign. If you made a pledge and still do not see your name, please let us know so that we can verify with the CMA Office at the Diocese that your pledge was credited to Peace of Christ Parish. Every now and then a pledge is mis- coded and gets applied to some other parish’s goal until we discover the error —another reason for this list. The campaign ends May 31, 2017, and though we have already reached our goal in pledges, we are truly hoping to have over 50% of our parish be contributors to this appeal which supports ministries and services for us all. Just drop your completed pledge card (as received in the mail or obtained in the church vestibule) into the Sunday collection or into the mail. Suggestion: Act on this right now so that you can take possible tax advantage of year -end giving. Thanks so very much! Now, gifts which have helped us so greatly and been received thus far include the following:

Mrs. Barbara Abel, M/M Francis Abel, Ms. Lena H. , M/M Thomas P. Agliata, M/M Charles Agnello, M/M Robert Alaimo, Mrs. Matilda Alfieri, Eileen Aman, Mrs. Ann Amico, Mrs. Shirley Amico, Anonymous, Anonymous, Anonymous, Anonymous, Mrs. Kathleen Archibald, M/M Asposto, Miss Mary Austin, M/M August Avangelista, Kathy Babij, Suzanne Bach, Ms. Margaret Balconi, Dina Balzano, Mrs. Grace Barlette, Peter Barnum, Lizabeth A. Barrett, James & Patty Bartlow, M/M Michael Bartnicki, Mrs. Mary Bates, M/M Donald Bates, Raymond Battaglia, M/M George W. Bauer, Robert W. Bauman, Colleen Bayer, Sharon Bayer, Elaine Becker, M/M J. Edward Bell, M/M Charles Be- nincasa, Mary Ann Benincasa, Ronald W. Bess, M/M Chris Bestram, M/M Gerry Bianchi, M/M Dominic Bianchi, M/M Martin D. Bianchi, Ms. Debra Bishop, Mrs. Mary Bliss, M/M John S. Bohrer, Peter & Mary Ann Borrelli, M. Bovenzi, Ms. Judith V. Boyd, M/M Herbert T. Boyd, William & Katherine Boyle, Mrs. Anne Brennan, M/M Al Brown, Jr. Rev. Timothy T. Brown, M/M Ralph Bruinsma, Ms. Mary Elizabeth Bruno, M/M Richard Buck, Mrs. Diane Buckley, M/M Peter A. Burke, Angie Buscetto, M/M Thomas Cahill, M/M Angelo Cali, M/M Patrick Calla- han, Ms. Colleen Calnan, M/M Anthony Cammarano, Mrs. Adeline Campanaro, M/M Daniel Canavan, Mrs. Geraldine Cardwell, M/M Timothy M. Cargill, M/M Joseph Carney, Mrs. Debbie Carpenter, M/M Earl Carrigan, Ms. Patricia Carroll, M/M Jeremy Case, Mrs. Mary Casey, M/M Daniel Casey, M/M Chester Cavagnero, Bruce Cavallaro, Joseph Cavallaro, Raymond S. Cavallaro, M/M Robert Cerame, Richard & Katherine Chapman, M/M Warren Chatfield, M/M Charles Childs, Anthony M. Ciaccia, Philip Cichanowicz, Mr. Terrance Clar and Ms. Mary Miskell, Ms. Annette Coffas, Mrs. Carol Coffas, Ms. Joan Cole, Mrs. Jean Collette, M/M Michael Compisi, M/M James Compitello, Mrs. Car- olyn Conrow, Ms. Mary Ellen Cook, M/M Steve Cook, M/M Richard Cookinham, Mrs. Marikay Cooper, M/M Gary Cosentino, Karen Costello, M/M John Costello, M/M Thomas R. Coughlin, Ms. Kathleen Covley, M/M Robert Crego, Charles F. Crimi Jr., M/M Joseph Crimi, Daniel Cromie, M/M John C. Curran, Ms. Jean Marie Curtis, M/M Angelo Cutaia, M/M Peter Cutulle, Peter D’Agnola, Nazareno D’Ercole, M/M Brett Daly, M/M John Dank, M/M Brian Davis, Ms. Lynn Davis, M/M Thomas J. Davis, M/M Donald Deiure, M/M John Deiure, M/M Al- bert De Sanctis, M/M Bruno DeLuca, Ms. Anne DeMare, Patricia DelRegno, James & Linda Dengal, M/M Anthony DeSalvo, M/M Anthony DeSanctis, M/M Lawrence Desso, Andrew Dick, M/M Alan Dickinson, M/M John DiGiovanni, Joseph Dilal, Ms. Phyllis DiLiberto, Louis DiMarti- no, David DiNardo, M/M John DiProsa, M/M Cuong M. Do, Mrs. Annette Dooher, Edward J. Doty, M/M John Driscoll, M/M Barry Drogan, M/M Robert Dugan, Derek Duncan, M/M Daniel F. Dwyer, M/M James A. Egan, M/M Larry Eksten, Rick Eisenman & Mary Ann Brophy, Miss Susan Erbland, Mrs. Dolores Ewanow, Mrs. Florence Ewart, M/M Kevin Fahy, Ms. Lisa Fahy, M/M Philip Fauzio, M/M William Fekete, Ms. Lillian Ferrarone, M/M Mark Figura, Ms. Michele Finn, Joseph A. Fischette, Jr., M/M John J. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Ethel Flannery, Richard T. Flynn, Rich- ard Foglia, Mrs. Mary Ellen Forte, Karen M. Francati, M/M John D. Frawley, Joan Frazier, M/M Larry Freitas, M/M Vito Fustaneo, Mrs. Irene Galante, Vincent R. Gallo, M/M Douglas Gates, Mary Jo Geglia, M/M Robert Genthner, Ms. Cherie Gerych, Mrs. Cinderine Giancaterin, Mrs. Jennie Gigliotti, M/M David Giovine, Andrea Giuffre, Joseph Giuffre, M/M Scott Goldstone, Mrs. Dorothy Gordon, Mrs. Elaine Gorney, Ms. Mary Ellen Gotham, M/M Mark Greisberger, M/M John R. Griffith, Jr. Michael & Joanna Grosodonia, Ms. Debra Guarino, M/M Stephen Gullo, Mrs. Carol Haefner, M/M James Haldeman, Thomas Hanley, M/M Nicholas J. Harris, M/M William Hartman, M/M Joseph Hartman, Bernard Hasenauer, Ms. Sue A. Hauser, M/M Gary Heinsler, Ms. Patricia Hogan, Ann Holstrom, Mrs. Donna M. Hooker, Shirley Hunt, Ms. Carolyn Iachetta, Victoria Iannettone, M/M William M. Iman, M/M John Indovino, Bob & Joanne Insull, Ms. C. Suzanne Jakubowski, M/M Douglas Johnson, Mrs. Helen Johnson, Mrs. Mary E. Johnson, Mrs. Anne M. Kamm, Ms. Eileen Kay, Wayne Keim, M/M Thomas Keller, M/M Robert L. Kelley, Mrs. Anne M. Kelly, Joseph P. Kelly, Miss Paula Kirchgessner, M/M Kenneth Klamm, Dr. & Mrs. Robert F. Klein, M/M Paul Klem, Mrs. Josephine Knapp, M/M Donald Kozlowski, Ms. Kathleen P. Krauss, Donald Kreinsen, M/M Bodo Kretchsman, Ms. Sally C. Krowl, Mrs. Eliza- beth Kuehne, M/M Ivo Kulic, Ann E. Kurz, Richard & Catherine Kurz, M/M Donald Kwarta, Mrs. Faye Labarr, M/M Salvatore LaBella, M/M Leonard L. Lacara, Mrs. Joanne Lachiusa & George Rondash, Mrs. Mary LaClair, M/M Brett Lagoe, Mrs. Rosemary Lamphron -Smith, Ms. Mary Ellen Lansing, Kevin & Karen Larkin, Brian LaRocques, M/M James Lash, Mr. John Lathron & Mrs. Carol Platania, Ms. Marion Laudenslayer, Ms. Patricia A. Lawlor, Mrs. Barbara Leathersich, Janet Lee, Mrs. Leone, M/M James M. Leone, M/M Frank Liberti, Mrs. Jennie Lima, Donald Lipani, Louis Litzenberger, Joseph M. Lobozzo II, Mrs. Mary Agnes Lochner, Mrs. Dolores Logar, Miss Barbara Lohmaier, M/M Jeffrey A. Lohmaier, M/M Franklin Loiacano, Jeanne Loysen, M/M Andrew J. Lukus, M/M Michael J. Lynch, Lisa Lyons, Mrs. Thomas Lyons, M/M Chung Ma, M/M Michael Madigan, M/M Rodney C. Magee, , Richard & Barbara Mahoney, M/M Thomas Mahoney, M/M Dustin Maier, M/ M Larry Maier, Mrs. Gloria Malaggese, Mrs. Christina Malerk, M/M Patrick M. Malgieri, M/M Dennis Malinowski, M/M Kenneth Malta, Eric & Susan Maltzan, M/M Patrick Manfreda, M/M James Marino, Mrs. Jennie Marcoux, M/M Donald Marlett, Mrs. Patricia Martell, M/M Christopher B. Martin, M/M Samuel Mastrosimone, Barbara Mattle & H. Edwin Maier, M/M Arthur Mauer, Michael May, Jean M. McClure, M/M Brandon McComber, Mrs. Jane E. McCormick, M/M Patrick M. McCormick, Mrs. Olive McDonald, Jane McGrath Briggs, Patrick McGarry, M/M Paul McGee, Mrs. Nancy McLaughlin, Mrs. Catherine McMahon, Mrs. Janet McNally, M/M Edward McNamara, M/M John R. McQueen, John F. Meadows, M/M Robert Meisenzahl, M/M David T. Memmel, M/M Gerald Menz, M/M Gary E. Merz, Mrs. Virginia Migliore, Mrs. Fernande Mil- ler, Mrs. Madeline Miller, M/M Richard B. Miller, Ralph Minchella, Mrs. Victoria Mirabella, Mrs. Mary Mohan, Mrs. Julie Morelle, Susan Morri- son, Mr. Martin Moynihan & Deborah Leckinger, Mrs. Geraldine P. Muoio, M/M Arthur W. Mustico, M/M Thomas Myers, M/M Anthony J. Nar- done, M/M Michael Nasello, Mrs. Nancy Nastasi, Mrs. Aminata Ndobi, Marwode G. Neracker, Jr. Wai Meng Ng, M/M Michael Nicodemi, Mrs. Lorraine Niger, Ms. Paula Niger and Ken Curry, Raymond Nolan, Douglas Nordquist, Mrs. Linda Northcote, Anthony & Stella Nozzi, M/M Greg O’Brien, Matthew J. O’Brien Jr, M/M Terrance O’Brien, M/M Roy O’Connell, M/M Joseph O’Connor, Mrs. Rita Ohara, Ms. Elizabeth O’Keefe, M/M David O’Keefe, M/M Dennis J. O’Keefe III, Patrick O’Keefe, M/M Eugene Oliver, Ms. Ellen M. O’Neill, Mrs. Althea Orlick, Erik Oswald, M/M Richard D. Otto, M/M Georgio Pagan, M/M Michael Palermo, Stephen & Maria Palermo, M/M Gary M. Palmeri, M/M Walter T. Parkes, Ms. Lisa Passero, M/M Ronald J. Passero, M/M Richard Pavone, Mrs. Emma Paul, James Payne, Mrs. Anna J. Pease, Laura Peer, The Epiphany of the Lord Page Seven

Peter & Doreen Pellittieri, Patricia Penna, M/M Michael Perrotta, Mrs. Theresa Perticone, Mrs. Madeline Petix, M/M Dale A. Phelps, M/M Frank E. Phillips, Francois Piché, Mrs. Jeanne Picone, M/M Richard Pierce, M/M Kenneth Pink, Mrs. Louise Pisaro, Mrs. Florence Polino, Robert Post, Philip Powderly, Patrick Pudetti, Todd Rath, Joyce Raymond, Mrs. Catherine Reagan, M/M Charles Reagan, Mrs. Linda Reagan, M/M Guy Kevin Reed, Marissa Reed & Kyle Schlitter, Germaine Reinhardt, M/M Donald W. Rhoads, Margaret Richter, Richard Richter, Larry & Marion Ritz, Michael Ritz, Mrs. Mary Kay Rizzo -Brown, Mrs. Goldie Rogers, Mrs. Marilyn Rogers, Mrs. Rose Ann Rosica, Ms. Maria Rosica, Anthony & Anne Ross, Robert Ross, Mr. John Rosenberry, Mrs. Carmen Ruggeri, William Rund, Joseph Ryan, Dr. & Mrs. Robert Ryan , Mrs. Nora Ryder, M/M Walter J. Sargent, Italo Savella, Theodore R. Scardino, M/M John Schallmo, M/M Dennis Schaut, M/M Steven Schiller, M/M John Schmidt, M/M Leo F. Schmitt, Rev. Robert J. Schrader, M/M James Schug, M/M Steven Schuller, M/ M Edward Schwenzer, Mrs. Eleanor Sciscioli, Jane F. Scura, Mr. David Seconi & Mrs. Bridget Shumway -Seconi, M/M John Shaffer, M/M Joseph Sheedy, M/M Raymond E. Sherbinski, M/M Justin C. Sherrill, M/M Eugene W. Short, Woodrow Simpson, M/M David Silva, M/M Richard Sinaguglia, Sisters of St. Joseph at St. Ambrose , M/M Kevin Skerrett, M/M Donald Smith, Ms. Mary B. Smith, M/M Gregory Smith, M/M Gary E. Smith Jr., M/M Roger L. Smithgall, Mrs. Helen Smyda, M/M Eric Socha, Lorie Sparacino, Terry Speck, Ms. Suzanne M. Stack, M/M Charles Steele, Mrs. Lois Stephany, M/M Michael D. Stoll, M/M David Stuhler, M/M David Sturtz, Mr. John Szybist and Ms. Joan Aiello, M/M Charles Taber, Jr. M/M Paul Tandlmayer, Paul Taylor, Mrs. Susan Taylor, M/M Vincenzo Teresi, Mrs. Na- talie Termito, Mrs. Frances Terranova , M/M John Terranova, Ms. Jean Ticen, M/M Frank Teremy, Ellen Tomasso, M/M Peter Turchyn, Mrs. Mary Turner, Mr. Francis Tse & Ms. Mabel Leung, Ms. Angela Tucker, Mrs. Carole VanCurran, Ms. Christine Vandervoort, Mrs. Barbara VanMorrelgem, Mike Vasapolli, M/M Paul Venniro, M/M Emilio Vetusto, Sister Marlene Vigna, M/M Filippo Vigneri, M/M David Volkmuth, M/ M Andrew Volpe, M/M Christopher Wagner, M/M George J. Wallace, M/M Daniel Walsh, M/M Robert M. Wansea, M/M David Warth, M/M Joseph F. Watro, Jr. Ms. JoAnn Wawrzaszek, M/M Paul R. Way, M/M Michael Welch, M/M Robert J. Welch, William S. Wetmore, M/M K. David White, Mrs. Nancy Whiting, Ms. Rita J. Widner, Mrs. Theresa Wigmore, M/M Jeffrey D. Williams, M/M Steven Wilson, Mrs. Cecelia Wisniewski, Ms. Catherine Witner, Ms. Debbie Witner, M/M Albert Witner, M/M William Yandow, Susan Yanus, William E. Yoerger, Theresa Young, M/M Joseph Zanche, Mrs. Karen Zajac, Mrs. Rose M. Zazzara, M/M John Zeitvogel, Mrs. Barbara Zenkel, Dr. & Mrs. Peter A. Ziar- nowski, M/M Marc Zicari, Mrs. Sue Zientara, M/M Andrew Zona

The average gift thus far is $249.16 and the above represent 30.2% of our parishioners. We have reached 119.54% of our goal.

Raised in Christ is this year’s theme. I thank you for being so timely in sending in your support for this year’s Appeal! One -half of all gifts given from this point onward will be able to remain right here in the parish for our local ministerial needs. May well over 50% of all our parishioners be Raised in Christ in supporting the work of the Church!

Father Bob Schrader

GET INSPIRED! LITURGY The Gospel account for the Solemnity of the Epiphany offers a variety of stirring images: a celestial guiding light, visitors from afar, precious gifts…as well as some CCC dramatic elements: a sinister king, a warning dream, and an ancient prophecy fulfilled…This wonderful sto- OOO ry is fertile ground for the imagination and has inspired painters, authors and musicians through the ages. RRR No less should this celebration of light and darkness —just before the close of the Season of Christmas — NNN inspire each one of us! EEE RRR Indeed, the word “epiphany” is part of our modern vernacular, being commonly used to name a sudden intuitive leap of understanding or flash of insight.

Even if you never experience a “lightning strike” revelation, this feast might wake you to ideas for another spiritual resolution in the year ahead. Building on the mindful reflection suggested by last week’s celebration of Mary’s motherhood, and emulating the Magi who traveled beyond the familiar and routine, try one of these:

 Pray at Mass for someone whose belief system or way of life is alien or even antagonistic to your own;  Ask Christ to enlighten a situation of conflict between you and another;  Plan an anonymous kindness for someone who has hurt your feelings.

These or similar acts of venturing forth with courage and compassion are precious gifts to God who loves us all.

Let us pray: Lord God, creator of Heaven and earth, shepherds tremble and kings adore before the glory of your Son. May all the world come to know and believe that you are always with us. As we celebrate your oneness with us, help us to reach out to people of every race, language and way of life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. -- 2017 Sourcebook, Liturgy Training Publications, page 39 Page Eight

Rochester Catholic Women's Conference 2017 JOIN FATHER CARLOS SANCHEZ The 2017 Rochester Catholic Women's Conference will IN A PILGRIMAGE be held on Saturday, March 18, at Aquinas Institute, TO - – FATIMA – LOURDES - ASSISI 1127 Dewey Ave. The event will be a half day (4 hr) event, starting with Mass celebrated by Bishop Matano,

followed by a continental breakfast. The guest speaker will be Immaculee Ilibagaza, Rwandan genocide survi- vor and author of seven books about her faith and life journey. A benediction and book signing will follow.

Schedule of Events

7:30 am Doors Open 8:45 am Welcoming Remarks/Holy Mass with The MAY 29 - JUNE 10, 2017 Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, COST: $4,300 Bishop of Rochester Contact: [email protected] - (585)288 -5000 ext. 111 9:45 am Continental Breakfast 10:30 am Speaker: Immaculée Ilibagiza 12:15 pm Benediction 12:30 pm Book Signing & Refreshments FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED 1:00 pm Closing There is a need for Foster Parents at The Hillside Foster Parenting Children’s Center. If there are couples Cost is $25 and registration is open. Conference or- from our parish interested in learning more about this op- ganizers are working on online registration, but as of portunity, please call Anne Siconolfi at 654 -4407 or 654 - now people can download the registration form at http:// 4444 for more information. rochestercwc.org/ and send it by U.S. mail.

Peace of Christ Parish Office 25 Empire Blvd., 14609 -4335 (585) 288 -5000, Fax: (585) 654 -7658 St. Ambrose Church Web Site: www.peaceofchristparish.org Located at Email: [email protected] 25 Empire Blvd. Rochester, NY 14609 Office Hours: Mon. through Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 and 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Tues. and Wed. 5 -8 p.m., Sun. 10:45 - 12:45

St. John Neumann School Mrs. Jackie Senecal, Principal 31 Empire Blvd., 14609 -4335 St. James Church (585) 288 -0580 Located at 130 Brett Rd. www.stjohnneumannschool.com Rochester, NY 14609

PARISH STAFF Rev. Robert J. Schrader, Pastor , Ext. 104 Rev. Timothy T. Brown, Parochial Vicar , Ext. 105 Rev. Carlos M. Sánchez , Parochial Vicar, Ext. 111 Drew Desmarais, St. Ambrose Pastoral Associate, Ext. 103 August Misiurewicz, St. John the Evangelist Pastoral Minister, Ext. 120 Sr. Marlene Vigna, RSM, St. James Pastoral Associate, Ext. 123 Melissa Mang, Director of Catechetical Programs/Y outh Ministry, Ext. 121 St. John the Evangelist Patty Macera, Finance Director, Ext. 117 Church Laurie Brown, Accountant, Ext. 118 Colleen Griffith, Secretary, Ext. 102 Located at Vicki Iannettone, Secretary, Ext. 119 553 Humboldt St. Janet Andrychuk -Tedesco, St. Ambrose/St. James 8:00 AM Rochester, NY 14610 Dir. of Music Ministry/Organist, Ext. 110 Terrance Keach, St. John the Evangelist/St. James 4:30 PM Music Director/Organist Ext. 122 Sheila Tumminelli, Wedding Coordinator, Ext. 107 Ann Holstrom, Pastoral Council Chairperson

Our Peace of Christ Parish Community staff mission is to deepen the presence of Jesus, in ourselves and among all in our parish, by loving, empowering and serving others in their need today.