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Dear Friends, The Season of Lent is here! This is always a special time in the year where we can focus on the great love of God through works of prayer, sacrifice, and almsgiving. Recently someone remarked to me that they want this Lent to be different. My response was, “It should be different!” If we get to the end of Lent and we feel like it was no different from any other time of the Registration has begun for the school year 2020-2021 year, then perhaps we missed something. for grades Nursery (3 year old program); PreK (4 Lent should be different for us. For example, I year old program) and Kindergarten – Grade 6. can remember growing up and going to daily Mass Requirements: Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate (if applies); Immunization Record and with my father during Lent. Every Friday we $50.00 non-refundable registration fee. would go to Stations of the Cross. There was the “built in” fasting and abstaining from meat on HOLY FAMILY WILL HOST Fridays during Lent. Then there was the notion of giving something up for Lent or taking something SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAININGS on. All of these things and more, help us to ON THE FOLLOWING DATES capture the beauty of this holy time of year. MARCH 24 – 6PM – INITIAL I pray that your Lent is “different” as it should MARCH 31 – 6PM – RECERTIFICATION unite us with our Lord’s suffering and death and MAY 5- 6PM – INITIAL lead us ultimately to the glory of the resurrection. MAY 12 – RECERTIFICATION I pray these forty days are filled with many graces Registration is required at syracusediocese.org and blessings! under the Safe Environment tab. “We adore you O Christ and we praise you! Catholic Sun Subscription Questions? Because by your holy cross you have redeemed Our Catholic Sun promotion has prompted a few the world!” questions which we can hopefully answer here!

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Rosary @ 8:35AM Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Everyday @ 3:00PM ~ MPR FIRST WEEK OF LENT MONDAY, MARCH 2 MONDAY, MARCH 2 6:45 AM Mass for the People of the Parish 9:00AM Sidewalk Training for 40 Days for Life – TUESDAY, MARCH 3 Church Hall 9:00 AM ANN: Richard D. Fitzgerald, Sr./Family TUESDAY, MARCH 3 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 9:45 AM Timeline Bible Study - #1 6:45 AM The McCreadie Family/ 6:30 PM Hospitality Committee - MPR Martha Schneider WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 THURSDAY, MARCH 5 6:30 AM Matthew Bible Study - HFPC #1 9:00 AM In Adoration of Christ’s Divine 7:00 PM Baptism Class – Main Conference Room Priesthood 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal – Music Room FRIDAY, MARCH 6 8:00 PM AA - Cafeteria 9:00 AM Timothy Manno/Sr. Christina & THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Holy Family School Staff 9:45 AM Matthew Bible Study – HFPC #1 SATURDAY, MARCH 7 5:00 PM Pray it Off – Church Hall 8:00 AM FIRST SATURDAY MASS LEAGUE 7:00 PM Daughters in Adoration – Chapel 5:00 PM Ed & Kendrick/Mark & Kathy 7:00 PM RCIA – HFPC #1 SUNDAY, MARCH 8 8:00 PM Women’s Lectio Divina – HFPC #2 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT FRIDAY, MARCH 6 7:30 AM ANN: Ev & Catherine Katz/Family 1:00 PM Eucharistic League & 8:45 AM Jim Hockey/Sam, Carla & Max Buranich Nocturnal Adoration – Chapel 10:30AM Robert & Elizabeth Sheffield/Family 5:30 PM Stations of the Cross – Church 12:15PM John Fallat/Daughters 6:30 PM All Night Vigil of Adoration - Church 4:00 PM ANN: Bill Strott, Sr./The Strott Family SATURDAY, MARCH 7 7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Group - MPR +PASTORAL CARE 11:00AM Apostolate – BAPTISM CLASS 3:30 PM Confessions – Church There will be a Baptism Class for expectant parents 4:00 PM HOOLEY – GYM & CAFETERIA and parents of newborns on Wednesday, March 4, at SUNDAY, MARCH 8 7 PM. Only first-time parents need to attend these 10:30AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word – Hall classes prior to the Baptism, but if other parents 1:15 PM Baptisms - Church would like to review the meaning of Baptism they are also welcome. Please call Sr. Mary Lynn at 315- 5:00 PM Life Teen – Church Hall 488-3139, ext. 107 to register. NURSING HOME MINISTERS There will be a meeting of the Nursing Home EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Ministers on Tuesday, March 10 at 4 PM and on If we love we should make it our joy and Wednesday, March 11 at 7 PM. The meetings are happiness to come and spend a few moments before held in the Pastoral Center in the first- the tabernacle to adore Him and to ask Him for the floor conference room. Please choose which grace of forgiveness. Adoration is an expression of meeting is more convenient for you to our love for Jesus who loves us unconditionally. Our attend. Anyone interested in joining this rewarding ministry is 24/7 and we welcome more dedicated and important ministry, please contact Sr. Mary Lynn at 315-488-3139, ext. 107. adorers. Call Tom Colabufo @ 315-487-8377.

HOLY FAMILY FEBRUARY 29 & MARCH 1, 2020 3 PLEASE PRAY FOR Attention Parishioners: We will print the “Please Pray For List” on a month-to-month basis. If you would like MARCH 7 & 8: your loved one on the list, please call the parish office. 5:00 PM Bob Blount, Dendis, You must call each month to have the name put back on the list. Bill & Anne Ganey, Valerie James, Dr. Joseph Thornton, Marie Wing, Ed Campagna, Hank Suzanne Kuppel, Carol Latini, Smith, Howie Moore, Gabe, Tatum Foster, Cathy Lisa Posenauer, Linda Vishnesky, Hubert, Lucille McCulley, Kenneth Wood, Joseph John & Sarah Walter Mandolfo, Mary Barrett LaPoint, Dorothy Webster, 7:30 AM Jean Gleason Frances Kriese, Dotty Roulston, Rosemary Baratta, Mary Cook, Bob McCauley, Maria Miller, Marjorie Gotch, Frank Cantello, Neil & Rosemarie Kathy Rudy, Kathleen Wheeler, Devine, Neal Quigley, Shirlee Carolin, Jack Mulholland, Thomas Whiteside Kathie Bone, John Neary, Nellie Neary, Mary “Kathy” 8:45 AM Cathy Bonacci, Jim Brown, Staffa, Camryn Scott, Rebecca Verrillo, Giselda Masella, Kathleen Hunter, Laura Meluni, Dave Tucker, Alice LaFountain, Paul Mouseuk, Teresa Joe & Lisa Jasinski, Paul Morrell, Hart, Ellen Hart, JoAnne Hart, Robin DeMarco, Janet Neil, Ray & Rose Ann Larson, William Hart, Maureen Sr. Christina Luczynski, Barb Parkes, Connelly, Robert Hutchinson. Jennifer Scott, Susan Sedlack Please Note: Due to HIPPA laws, hospitals are not 10:30AM Callahan, Patty Costello, allowed to give names of patients to us. Please notify the Kevin Didio, Julie Martin-Barfield, parish office if you have a loved one in the hospital or Kate Ojo, Kelly Parisi, Carol Pietraszek, nursing home who would like a visit from a priest or Fran & Pam Stepien, Kathy Voorhees deacon. Karen Wheeler 12:15PM Joseph Antonio, Andrew Bowman, IGNITE 2020 CATHOLIC MEN’S Frank & Rosemary Bovalino, CONFERENCE Lisa Procanick, Jamie Rae, SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2020 Nancy Scheutzow SRC ARENA & EVENT CENTER TAKE REFUGE IN THE LORD 4:00 PM Loraine Dardani, Bridget Downey, There are 3 tremendous speakers that will challenge all Elizabeth Garn, Eileen Mack, who attend. Register on line at Kathryn Panek, Maggie Stremple, www.ignitecatholicmen.org or contact your parish captain Rick, Laura & Suarez, Patrick Brusa @ 315-484-8709. This is our first Alexis Trendell, Chris Vignogna conference with our new bishop!

LECTORS – MARCH 7 & 8: CELEBRATE HOLY WEEK AND EASTER WITH EWTN: 5:00 PM Kathleen Alpha, Leite Learn about your faith during the holiest time of the 7:30 AM Janice Bader, Ellen McCauley year with EWTN’s first-rate movies, documentaries, 8:45 AM Phillip Grome, Dan Meluni musicals, children’s programs, and more! Join in the 10:30AM Carmen Branca, John Milligan celebration of Mass from Rome and Washington, DC. 12:15PM Alicia Castrello, Mary Fangio Get program details at www.ewtn.com & visit 4:00 PM Joseph Albino, Bill Strott www.ewtn.com/channelfinder to find a station near you! ALTAR SERVERS – MARCH 7 & 8: 5:00 PM Robert, Lauren & Nicholas Leite HOSPITALITY MINISTRY 7:30AM Andrew, Nick & Sloane Brunger Join us on Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30 for our monthly 8:45AM Bill Assaf, Logan Battaglia, Hospitality Ministry meeting. We meet in the Zachariah Straight Gathering Space of the Church. 10:30AM Jamieson Macintyre, John Michael & Paul Owens 12:15PM Isabella, & Justyna Apps 4:00 PM Grace Abert, Tim Dunham, Ricky Guy

HOLY FAMILY FEBRUARY 29 & MARCH 1, 2020 4 3/9: What’s next: An EDGE night on Lifeteen! Join us as we connect with our high school youth group – Lifeteen. This night will be great for our 8th graders but will also impact our 6th & 7th graders as well!

Contact Vince and Patty for information or if you are FAITH FORMATION – 488-5884 interested in becoming an EDGE Core Member. VISIT US: holyfamilysyr.org [email protected] or 488-5884. PLEASE NOTE UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

3/1: 10-11:15AM – Grades K, 1, 3, 4, 5 (School) Parents plan on staying! Upcoming Life Nights

3/2: 6:15-7:30PM – Grades K, 1, 3, 4, 5 (School) March 1: Lenten Family Night Parents plan on staying! Grades 6, 7, 8 (EDGE) – Life Teen Lenten Family Night: March 1st Church Hall Life Teen students are invited to bring the whole 3/8: 10 – 11:15AM Grades K, 1, 3, 4,5 (School) family to join us for this kick-off to Lent. Bring 3/9: 6:15–7:30 PM Grades K, 1, 3, 4, 5 (School) a dish to pass and be ready for a night of food, Grades 6, 7, 8 (EDGE) fellowship and fun!! Church Hall MUSICAL NOTES FIRST COMMUNION CLASSES 3/15: 10 – 11:15AM 3/16: 6:15 – 7:30 PM Rob Morey – Director of Music - 315-487-1737

Questions: Lisa Vignogna, 315.488.5884 or THIS WEEKEND: [email protected] 5:00 PM Gabriella Giacovelli, Christine Camuglia

CONFIRMATION: 8:45AM Shannon Proctor, Tony Alvaro **CONFIRMATION CEREMONY IS 10:30AM Shannon Proctor, Trinity Choir, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2020 @ 7PM** Tony Alvaro 12:15 PM Shannon Proctor, Gina Giufre C2 STUDENTS: 4:00 PM Holy Family Praise & Worship Band DUE NOW: Sponsor Certificates Letter to the Bishop NEXT WEEKEND: Name Form & Reflection 5:00 PM Gabriella Giacovelli, Joyful Sound Next Class: C1 - School Cafeteria; C2 -Church Hall Ensemble, Joyce Bunce 3/8: 11:45AM – 1:15PM 8:45AM Shannon Proctor, Tony Alvaro 10:30AM Shannon Proctor, Trinity Choir, Sign-Up binders for Mass are located in the Church Tony Alvaro Gathering Space. 12:15 PM Shannon Proctor, Gina Giufre EDGE 4:00 PM Holy Family Praise & Worship Band Middle School Youth Group & Faith Formation – th th th Now welcoming all students in 6 , 7 & 8 grades! TRINITY CHOIR Next Rehearsal: Wednesday, March 4 @ 7PM 3/2: Lenten Commitment: Dream Small & Next Mass: Sunday, March 8 @ 10:30AM Random Act of kindness. Tonight we will look at Lent through a different lens. How can we change JOYFUL SOUND our world around us one act at a time? Next Rehearsal & Mass: Saturday, March 7 @ 4:15 & 5PM.

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Unfortunately, as you watch and listen to the news, TAKE A STAND AGAINST TAKING THE LORD'S NAME many people are hungry on a daily basis. It's a good feeling when you also learn of a program that helps IN VAIN Turn the channel, turn off the television, or walk out to combat this. of the movie theater when you hear God’s name The Outreach team is making our preparations for the taken in vain, which has become all too frequent. Easter Program which will take place on Saturday, Vow never to take the Lord’s name in vain and to April 4th. make reparation immediately if you accidentally do or if you hear someone else do so. How can you ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE EASTER PROGRAM make reparation? One way is to have this perfect Monetary donations for fresh fruit, vegetables, aspirational prayer at the ready (it’s so easy to and food gift cards memorize): “Admirable is the name of God.” That Chocolate bunnies prayer of praise for the Holy Name of God given to Peeps Sr. Marie of St. Peter is also a prayer of reparation for Jelly beans . Or pray in Assorted candy reparation for against His Most Holy Cookie or cake Mixes Name. (please, no baskets or grass) May the most holy, most sacred, most adorable, most incomprehensible and unutterable Blessings, Name of God be always praised, blessed, Liz Marrapese and Margo Dyer loved, adored and glorified in Heaven, on earth, and under the earth, by all the creatures ATTENTION PARISHIONERS REGARDING of God, and by the Sacred Heart of Our Lord CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS Jesus Christ, in the Most Holy Sacrament of Now is the time to fill out the tax returns for 2019. If the Altar. Amen. you wish to have a statement sent to your home, please fill out the form below and put it in the collection basket or you can request by email. ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH LENTEN RETREAT PLEASE SEND ME A CONTRIBUTION THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR 2019 MARCH 1, 2, 3 – 6:45 – 8PM WITH FR. JOHN ROSE NAME: ______SUNDAY MARCH 1 – ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS

ADDRESS:______MONDAY, MARCH 2 – ACCEPTING THE GIFT OF GOD’S MERCY EMAIL:______TUESDAY, MARCH 3 – SHARING THE GIFT OF GOD’S MERCY - INCLUDING MASS REMINDER FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION LENTEN SACRIFICE MARCH 6 Please consider donating the following items to the Come and rest in the peaceful, Catholic Charities Men ’s Shelter for Easter: Comforting presence of Christ Head & Shoulders Shampoo (generic will do), foot Please consider joining the Eucharistic League or powder, white crew socks, large candy bars and Nocturnal Adoration Society for 1 hour of adoration full size boxes of chocolate. Donations boxes are on the first Friday of each month. Eucharistic located at all church exits. Contact Jeannine Noll at League hours are from 1 – 9PM Friday – call 315- 315-420-3493 with any questions. Thank you! 468-2828. Nocturnal Adoration hours are from 9PM Friday to 8AM Saturday – call 315-638-5426. New members are needed and most welcome!

HOLY FAMILY FEBRUARY 29 & MARCH 1, 2020 6 FAIRMOUNT FIRE DEPARTMENT THE IMMACULATE HEART CENTRAL SCHOOL MYSTERY PLAYERS PRESENT FISH FRY ”THE WAY OF THE CROSS” Voted 2019 CNY Best Community Fish Fry SUNDAY, MARCH 8 EVERY FRIDAY DURING LENT ST. LUCY’S CHURCH 4:00 PM – UNTIL SOLD OUT! 7:30PM DINE IN OR TAKE OUT! A MEDITATION PRESENTED THROUGH MUSIC, FISH, SCALLOPS, SHRIMP, FETTUCCINE ALFREDO, LIGHTING, PARALITURGICAL READINGS AND SHRIMP RIGGIES & SCAMPI, MACARONI & CHEESE PANTOMIME PLUS SPECIALS PREPARED BY CAFÉ JAROSZ! Presentation may not be appropriate for young children.

Learn About the Elizabeth Ministry at Holy Family! 40 Days for Life February 26- April 5: An outreach ministry dedicated to helping others in all This Lent, we are uniting with close to 500 cities aspects of family life worldwide for 40 days of prayer, fasting, and Saturday February 29th and Sunday March 1st peaceful vigil for an end to abortion. Come pray Visit our table in the gathering area after mass & learn more about ways we serve our community. with us for an hour anytime between 7 a.m.- 7 PRAYER SUPPORT - Receiving your prayers through our p.m. in front of the Syracuse Planned Parenthood prayer network abortion center at 1120 E. Genesee St. Our MEAL SUPPORT- Cooking simple meals for new prayerful presence there is making a difference! mothers, the sick and families in need SUPPORT FOR MOTHERS -Spiritual and material support We’ve seen more than 70 women change their for mothers during the childbearing years minds and choose life for their babies. For more For more information or if there is a way we can help you, information, contact: Jeanie Owens (315) 956- please email [email protected] or call Holy 7772, Shannon Guy (315) 664-5067, or go to Family Pastoral Center at 315-488-3139 x116.

40daysforlife.com/syracuse. SACRED MUSIC SOCIETY OF SYRACUSE Presents GREENBACK WINNERS Fr. Andreas Krmarz, LC, Ph.D. #1896 – Cliff Morichelli - $100 MUSICAL ETHOS: #3363 – NOT SOLD HOW MUSIC CAN SHAPE CHARACTER $800 JACKPOT NEXT WEEK THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 The Scholar Hotel Creighton Model Fertility Care Introductory Session 1060 E. Genesee St. Join us and learn about a natural form of fertility (Former Genesee Grand) regulation that helps couples recognize periods of TIME: 6:30PM Cocktail Reception fertility and infertility, and can be used to identify 7:00 PM Lecture, Q & A underlying medical issues, such a irregular cycles, Free & Open to the Public premenstrual syndrome, and cysts. Monday, March 23, 2020, 7 – 8PM EXPERIENCING THE BEAUTY OF CHRIST Holy Family Pastoral Center - $10 per person SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020 For more information or to register, please visit: ST. DANIEL’S CHURCH jpiicenterforwomen.org/events 8AM – 12 NOON 8AM – Celebration of the Eucharist ATTENTION PARISHIONERS: For those who left followed by coffee & pastries pictures of your loved ones in church during the 9AM – Guided Prayer month of November and forgot to pick them up, 10AM – Talk, Reflection (confession available) they are available for pick up at the Pastoral 11AM – Guided Prayer Center. 12PM -- Conclusion Led by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC, Ph.D.