The Holy Spirit’s gift of wisdom and age

October 2012 Volume 11, Issue 2

St. Ann’s Community CIRONDEQUOITha SENIOR MINISTRIESr Kateri Tekakwitha Parish

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha LILY OF THE MOHAWKS Saint Kateri Tekakwitha LILY OF THE MOHAWKS

Known as the "Lily of the gan to taunt and ridicule Mohawks," Kateri Tekak- her – she even re- witha was born in 1656 ceived death threats. to a Catholic Algonquin mother and a Mohawk She never intended to chief. When she was four leave her home, until years old, her parents and fearing for her life, she brother died of smallpox. fled to a Christian Mohawk Kateri was also affected by the village in , . disease, which left her legally blind and badly scared her face. She was taken in There, she received her First Holy by her aunts and uncle, who was Communion on Christmas Day, 1677 strongly opposed to Christianity. and later professed a vow of Perpetual , in 1679. Kateri was known for As a teen, Kateri received her first formal her deep spirituality, devotion to the knowledge of Jesus from the Jesuit Blessed Sacrament, teaching prayers Fathers who visited her village. In 1676, to the children and caring for the elder- at the age of 20, her uncle allowed her ly and the sick. to be baptized providing she remained in the village. Following her , Kateri’s health deteriorated in the last Kateri lived a pius and faith filled year of her life. She was only 24 years life, spending hours in prayer and old when she died uttering the words making crosses out of twigs. She also "Jesus, Mary I love you." Witnesses refused to marry, desiring only Jesus said that within minutes of her death, for her spouse and refused to work on her smallpox scars disappeared and Sundays. Her family and village be- her face became radiant with beauty.

Spring 1656 April 5, 1656 December 25, 1677 March 25, 1679 , 1680

Baptized Died in Born in in Fonda, NY Received First Kahnawake, Auriesville, NY Holy Communion Vow of Perptual Quebec Virginity

1790 1880 1884 1943 1980 2012

Petition to Vatican Beatified for Remains Petition to Declared by by Kahnawake Canonized transferred to Vatican for Venerable John Paul II Mohawks by Pope St. Francis Canonization by Pope and Jesuits Benedict XVI Xavier Church by US Pius XII Kahnawake, QC Bishops 2 The Road to Sainthood CANONIZATION

The process by which someone becomes a saint is called canonization. This process is quite lengthy, often taking decades or centuries to complete.

TO BE DECLARED A SAINT: • One must have been martyred for conduct a thorough investigation. the faith and/or live a life of heroic It must prove to be spontaneous virtue. and lasting with no logical explan- ation for a cure.) • A local bishop investigates the candidate's life and the information • If approved, the Pope declares is sent to the Vatican. the candidate “blessed.”

• A panel of theologians and the • In order for the candidate to be cardinals evaluate the candidate's considered a saint, there must life. be proof of a second posthumous miracle. (Additional miracles were • If the panel approves, the pope required for canonization until proclaims that the candidate is Pope John Paul II simplified this venerable. very lengthy and complex pro- cess, in 1983). • The next step toward sainthood is . In order to beatify • If the second miracle is approved, a candidate a posthumous miracle the Pope will then issue a must be attributed to declaration person. (A panel of doctors, for sancti- theologians, lawyers and skeptics fication

KATERI CONTROVERSY by Katherine Indovina

Alma Ransom The canonization of Blessed Kateri is not only a article, Tekakwitha speaks to members cause of celebration for all Roman Catholics, it is also Acted of Her Own Free at Kateri Conference. looked upon as an event to heal some of the rifts between Will, Ransom explains that Native Americans and the . As with all Kateri would have been brought up to be a clever, reconciliation, it is not without differing viewpoints. resourceful, and shrewd woman by the women of her Mohawk leaders such as Elder Tom Porter, founder village. If such a woman declared that she chose to wor- of the Mohawk Community of Kanatsiohareke near ship Jesus Christ, she surely did it of her own free will. Fonda, , has voiced concern over the veraci- Blessed Kateri embodies a synthesis of many things ty of Blessed Kateri's conversion. In an article of The that could be considered irreconcilable, such as between New York Times, he stated that, "She was raised mostly the spirituality of her ancestors and the Catholic faith, by our tradition, so her spirituality was mostly of the between the vitality of youth and the struggle with dis- real old faith." ability, between saying no to old ways so she could say Alma Ransom, many times elected chief of the St. yes to new ones. Blessed Kateri stands as a woman to Regis Mohawk Tribe and key figure in organizing the remind us all that reconciliation is possible with a little Kateri Tekakwitha Conference, begs otherwise. In her patience, a dose of honesty, and a heart full of faith. 3 Kateri Vignette THE MAKING OF A SAINT

by Katherine Indovina

What makes a Saint a Saint? We grasp that he or she gave each other spiritual support and looked after the lived in such a way that they brought people closer to sick and elderly. She taught prayers to children. All of Jesus in their lifetime and beyond. We hear about these actions were like little seeds Kateri planted their exemplary behavior and their miracles. In all this, within her community to ensure that the Good News it is easy to forget that these started out as ordi- of Jesus Christ would live on long after she had nary people. With the coming canonization of Blessed passed from this world and into the next. Kateri, we have to wonder – what was the path that We see evidence of that in took her from an orphan the Native American com- known for her scars and munity, many of whom rec- bumping into things to the ognized Blessed Kateri as a woman that graces the saint long before the name of our parish today? Catholic Church did. "She taught that you must share, Blessed Kateri, known as and that is being Indian," "the Lily of the Mohawks," said Anna Dyer, 84, a was born to a Christian Mohawk. Blessed Kateri's Algonquin mother and a devotion to Jesus Christ is Mohawk father in 1656 seen in the miracles that along the Hudson River. occurred when those suffer- Smallpox came to their vil- ing asked her to pray for lage and tragedy struck. them.

The smallpox that con- What makes Blessed Kateri sumed her parents and a Saint? Perhaps it is not brother spared her. Her that she exhibited powers or face was scarred and her abilities the average person sight weakened by the ill- does not possess. Perhaps ness. it is because she was able to use her humble human In this fragile state, Kateri nature to be a living embod- was sent to live with her iment that everything is of uncle. In defiance of her secondary importance to family, she converted to loving God and loving one's Christianity at twenty. She neighbor as thyself. died when she was only twenty four. In four short years, Kateri left such an impression on the lives of those around her that she is still remembered four hundred years later.

The Jesuits described Blessed Kateri as a woman of remarkable intensity and passion. Kateri inspired other women to form a small group. Together, they

4 Kateri Miracle IMPACT ON FINKBONNER FAMILY

In 2006, five took a sudden turn for the better. reports that Jake Finkbonner said, “I year old, Jake Jake’s recovery was deemed a mira- was in Heaven and spoke to God.” Finkbonner cle and provided the second miracle Jake Finkbonner says he felt as if suffered a little necessary for the canonization of he was floating up above himself and cut on his lip Kateri Tekakwitha. his family while they were praying for during a bas- The canonization of Blessed him. His mother, Elsa recalls, “Jake ketball game. Kateri, is a momentous event. But just laying there in the hospital bed By that even- how has this impacted the family and he sat straight up and said, ‘I’ve Jake with mom and dad. Dad ing, Jake was since Jake’s recovery? been raised’.” is Lummi Indian. in a hospital Since then, the family has set up a The family reports on their web site fighting for his web site (www.jakefinkbonner.com) that they will be going to Rome to life. He had contracted a deadly strain Visitors can read updates on the attend the canonization of Blessed of Strep A, also known as the “flesh Finkbonner family. There are also pic- Kateri. One has the sense of a family eating bacterias” or Necrotizing tures of Jake through his illness and trying their best to return to and main- Fasciitis. The mortality rate is 40%. through the subsequent years as doc- tain a sense of normalcy. “To us, it’s The doctors did everything they tors have reconstructed his face with always been a miracle whether the could, but the outlook was grim. Fr the latest advances in modern medi- Church recognizes it or not,” Donny Tim Sauer was called in to perform cine. Finkbonner told ABC News. “It’s not for Jake. At Fr Sauer’s urg- Six years later, Jake’s mother, Elas up to us, but in our hearts, we know ing, the family prayed to Blessed Finkbonner told MSNBC that Jake is that Jake is a miracle.” Kateri and kept a relic by his bedside. very much a normal little boy who After nine days in the hospital, Jake loves to play video games. ABC News

TWICE BLESSED by Elizabeth Leavy

Brian and I have been blessed with beautiful twin the girls were adopted as the parish’s twins. My heart daughters, Kateri Anne and Cecilia Marie. When we is overflowing with love and gratitude. I am so blessed became pregnant, we received support and encourage- that I will be able to share with my children how they ment from our parish, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha. We have been a part of the parish when they are older. fell in love with the name Kateri and already loved the name Cecilia. The more we learned about Blessed Saint Kateri has become a part of our lives. We Kateri's love of God and commitment to purity, the watched the process of Kateri becoming a saint with more we wanted her to be our daughter’s . anticipation and excitement. We pray every night for We wanted to honor our new patroness and let the her for our parish, our family, and our parish know how blessed we were to be part of its daughters. If we could all follow Kateri's commitment founding members. Our prayer was that through our to purity and love of God — what a loving community children's special name connection to the parish, they we would create. would aid in unifying the new parish.

Our choice of names was announced at several Masses. On our first Sunday home from the hospital, Fr. Joe pointed us out so people would know our girls. At each church site people were so excited to meet our children. Several people even cried! We were overwhelmed by the response!

The parish coordinated and delivered ready to eat meals to our home. Some parishioners stayed awhile to help us with the babies so we could eat a hot meal with our arms free! The encouragement continues at Mass. God said, “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.” People turn and smile if the girls make noises. One site 1:5 even welcomed us to their "Cheerio Section." In a way, 5 73rd Annual Tekakwitha Conference2012 The Tekakwitha Conference was started in 1939 as a support group for Herman Ray THE POWER OF PRAYERS Missionary Fathers working to unify Catholic American Indians from KATERI TO THE RESCUE! by HermanRay-Aki’mel odham by Urban Giff, Pima Indian Tribe across the United States. In 1977, laypeople were allowed membership and Phoenix, Arizona of the Gila River Indian Community, Arizona in 1980 with the Beatification of Blessed Kateri, the Conference established a National Center in Great Falls, Montana. Each year the Conference Every Sunday at aunt had been praying for me and Hundreds of years ago, Catholic travels to a different U.S. city and members come together for prayer, Missionaries came to the lands and Mass, I Thank invited me to the Tekakwitha Confer- sharing, networking, and workshops under the protection of Kateri GOD for sending ence in Maryland. There, I learned homes of the Native People, who Tekakwitha and for the benefit of her canonition. Blessed Kateri about Kateri. became known as American Tekakwitha to my Indians, teaching about Christ, rescue! The last day of the Conference, we prayers, and Christian values went to the National Basilica of the and virtues. The Native I am a baptized , Washington, People were very spiritual. Native American and I D.C. As we entered the church, I saw They used prayers and lived was a drug addict and alco- a large image of Kateri high on the by high values and virtues holic for about ten years. I would- wall. Already feeling her presence, similar to Christian values and n’t sleep for days and went without Mass started and I heard loud drums virtues. Many Native People food or water. The devil was fueling my echo throughout the church. Natives learned and accepted the missionar- lifestyle of addiction until beer and sang in their native tongue. A proces- crack was my only concern. sion entered and tears rolled down my ies teachings of Christianity. Fonda, NY cheeks as people dressed in their Urban and Cindy Cliff Sometimes we sat in a car, drinking native regalia, bishops, priests and Kateri Tekakwitha, a young Indian girl of the and using crack. A missing a deacons passed by. It was here I felt present day New York region, who was converted Sr. Kateri Mitchell, crucifix hung from the rearview Kateri touch my heart. I cried, standing into Christianity of the Catholic religion many Conference Director mirror. It always bothered there, hearing the Prayer to the Four years ago, is a cherished person among today’s and Jake Finkbonner me to see the rosary Directions with all the religious praying Catholic Indian people of all generations of Indian address conference hanging without a cross together with the native peoples of Tribes and Indian Nations in all states of what is members and I didn’t know why. and the United States. I was now the United States of America. “Where is the cross?” I convinced God sent Kateri to help me wondered. Eventually, escape that deep, dark pit controlling Auriesville, NY My wife, Cindy and I, members of the Phoenix I realized it was a sign my life. that Christ was absent Inter-Tribal Kateri Circle, have attended many FROM THE EDITORS in my life. I wanted to Kateri showed me that I can be 100% annual Tekakwitha Conferences. Along with other stop, but my addictions Native American and 100% Catholic. Kateri Circles, we have prayed for the canoniza- Last summer while researching the web for informa- erence and genuine tion about Kateri, the 73rd Annual Tekakwitha faith. We listened to continued. I was in a deep Because of her, I quit drugs and alco- tion to Saint of Kateri Tekakwitha. Conference popped up on the computer screen. The their stories as we talked, dark pit of drugs and alcohol hol. Today, I am now a stronger spiritu- conference of Native American Catholics was being walked, prayed and ate meals and couldn’t escape. al person, supported by two inter- The Tekakwitha Conference in Albany, New York held in Albany, in July – five days of workshops, litur- together. We learned of the beautiful and twined faiths. My heart pounds with joy in July was most special as we received the glori- gies and pilgrimages to Fonda and Auriesville – the sacred compatibility between Native Spirtuality and One night, I fell to my knees and cried and I feel butterflies in my stomach ous news that the people of Irondequoit in New birth and baptismal places of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. Christianity. out to God. “You gave me my life and I knowing I will be in Rome for her What a gift of the Holy Spirt to represent our parish as York State were inspired to name their Parish to don’t want to die! I don’t want to go to Canonization. To see Blessed Kateri we joined 800 Native Americans gathered on the eve Members follow this Conference year after year as it hell!” I lay there crying and fell asleep. raised to saintood for the whole uni- honor Kateri Tekakwitha. The joy continued as we of Kateri’s sainthood. To the conference members, moves around the country giving Native American visited and walked in Auriesville where she was Kateri has always been the Native American saint. But Catholics “the Voice, Presence and Identity” in the The next day came. I stayed sober. versal church will be a blessed and The second and third and fourth day spiritual time for me born and Fonda where she was baptized. now she is being properly recognized by the Church Church. Next year, the Tekakwitha Conference travels and becoming a saint of the world. We knew the con- to El Paso, Texas. It promises to be the best came. I stayed sober. My mother and – The Lord Be With You All! ference agenda would answer many questions we Conference yet with the celebration of Saint Kateri’s Oh, the powers of prayers! had about our new saint, but meeting Kateri’s people first year of Sainthood. IN PEACE WITH SAINT KATERI TEKAKWITHA taught us more than we could have ever learned in any book or classroom. We saw sincere devotion, rev- Pat Gambacurta and Donna Walker Editor’s Note: A complete non-edited copy of this article is available in the ISM office.

6 7 Fr. Paul English UNITED IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD

On Sunday, October 7, Bishop Matthew Clark, Emeritus Bishop of Rochester presided at the Installation Mass for Fr. Paul English as pastor of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Parish.

When I was a child, I never expected to be a priest, to be a pas- tor, to live in Rochester! But now here we all are, members of this parish together, united in our work for the Kingdom of God! In the few months that I have already been serving as your pas- tor, I have come to know not only individuals and families, but I’ve been amazed at the level of activity and commitment on the part of parishioners who have served for many years doing things like collecting clothes, food and money for the less fortu- nate, gathering to come to know God’s will and God’s word in a deeper way, people who have planned and led retreats of all kinds, women’s groups, men’s groups, people who clean church buildings, people who fill them with beautiful music and prayer and so much more! Any pastor would be thrilled to receive the call to serve this community, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, and I must say that I certainly am.

God bless you! Fr. Paul English, CSB Father Paul

MORE THAN JUST A NAME A 17th Century Mohawk maiden, Kateri the name Catherine. The Mohawk translation is Tekakwitha, is the first-ever Native American Kateri. Tekakwitha, has a more specific meaning Saint to be canonized in the Catholic Church. given to her by her family. When she was four Like many before her, Kateri joins a host of years old, her parents and baby brother died of other saints with names we have had difficulty smallpox. Kateri survived the disease but was left pronouncing. The most common pronounciations almost blind and badly scared with pock marks by residents in this region are “kuh-TARE-ee” or on her face. As she moved about the longhouse “kat-er-EE.” But Native Americans pronounce it where she lived, she was always bumping into “Gah-Deh-lee.” Tekakwitha, more difficult still, is thinks knocking them over or bumping into some- pronounced “Deh-gah-quee-tah.” one. One evening while observing this, her uncle Her name, Kateri Tekakwitha, holds great sig- jokingly laughed, “Look at how she bumps into nificance in understanding who she was as a per- things.” So, the Mohawks gave her the name son, a Catholic and a Native American. Tekakwitha which means, “she who bumps into At the age of 20, Kateri was baptized by the things. Jesuit Fathers who gave her

8 Alive In Our Hearts WITH THERESA STEELE by Kris Nachtrieb

I have always had a great respect for the Native American people. Having lived in different parts of the country, Arizona and Colorado in particular, I have learned about their customs and culture. I found them to be very spiritual people.

So, with great anticipation, I was at St. Margaret Mary Church to hear about our parish patron saint, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, from Theresa Steele of the Algonquin Indian Nation.

Standing before us in her native attire, Theresa was both informative and gracious. She told Kateri’s story with sincere humility. Her voice filled with emotion and our eyes filled with tears as she spoke Kateri’s words of loving Jesus so much that she defied her Indian tradition to marry. From Theresa’s soft spoken voice to her fluid hand movements, she protrayed the life of childhood loss, coming of age and a journey that would test Kateri’s faith and change her forever. Now, Kateri was very real and alive in our hearts.

I was compelled to thank Theresa for coming to share the memory of Theresa Steele portrays Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha with us. In meeting her, for a few moments, I had the Blessed Kateri privilege and honor to hold the hands of a woman from a great people.

WHO WAS KATERI TEKAKWITHA? by Virginia McWhinney

An Indian girl born to a Christian mother and a was suddenly able to hear. It was also the anniver- tribal chief who hated Christianity. She was named sary of Kateri’s Baptism. News of this cure was sent “Sunshine” at birth. Her parents died when Sunshine to the Vatican and years later, the family was invit- was young and she became a ward of kin. Her aunts ed to her beatification. tried hard to root out her Christianity. Now, there have been many more Being unsuccessful, they made a slave of Kateri stories considered to be miracles her. which have not been documented. But Along the way she met a missionary recently, a little boy cured of a flesh and was baptized with the name Kateri eating disease was officially declared a (Catherine). At the age of 20, Kateri miracle by the Vatican because of escaped to a Christian community where Kateri’s intervention. The day for her she grew in grace and charity. Kateri sanctification has been set at October 21, was loving, good and desirous of helping people 2012. On that day, the Town of around her. Irondequoit, an Indian name meaning “where the Kateri died at 24. She said something about help- land meets the water,” and the Diocese of Rochester ing from heaven similar to what St. Theresa of will have a newly expanded and the largest Parish Lisieux said centuries later. A priest praying at her in the Diocese. It will have the name of a brand new bedside after her death, saw her pock marked face and first American Indian saint known during her become suddenly radiantly beautiful. It was thought years on earth for her kindness, goodness and she was a saint then and reported this to the Vatican. charity. Even before she was beautified, a family had The parishioners of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha prayed to her that God would cure their 4 year old should be proud and humbled to be the precursors of son of deafness. On the last day of their Novena, he the beginning days of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. 9 Flipping For Kateri YOUTH PERSPECTIVE

by Vicky Rippel Director of Youth Ministry Our senior youth group wanted to mark the canoniza- The process of canonization is tion of Blessed Kateri with a special event — “Flipping something that many of our youth Out For Kateri.” We planned the event with a Lock-In are growing to learn about through starting at St. Cecilia site the night before Kateri’s spe- walking the step with Kateri. Kateri was cial day. The students were very excited and eager to only 24 when she passed away and she take part. Throughout the evening the group had oppor- grew up in a period of constant change tunities to share with each other moments in Kateri’s life as the Mohawk interacted with French on the long road to sainthood. They recognized the and Dutch colonists. Constant change challenges she faced with her own disabilities, family is something young people can relate to expectations and cultural responsibilities. even today.

Morning arrived and so did some hungry parishioners Our youth group experienced an ready to enjoy a free community exciting, fun filled celebration of pancake breakfast prepared and Kateri, her life, her works and her canonization served by our youth group. to sainthood. Flipping for Kateri? Our youth are Then at 7am, everyone learning that Saint Kateri is a model of going the gathered to watch the final distance for their faith. steps for Kateri (canon- ization) on the big screen in Newcomb Friendship Center.

STUDENTS GET TO KNOW KATERI by Sister Kay Lurz, SSJ. St. Kateri School Principal

The Youth Group accord- how the Native Americans lived in because it ing to our parish bulletin our New York State Region. expresses is: “Flipping Out” over Students will “get-to-know” Kateri who the Kateri Tekakwitha’s canon- through the school year and discov- students in ization on Oct. 21, 2012. er what characteristics along her life our school however, the “younger journey helped to make her a Saint. are–members youth” (Pre-K — Grade 6) at of each of St. Kateri School are learning The difficult decision that Kateri our Irondequoit about their new patron, Saint made to flee to Canada impresses parishes joined together to learn Kateri Tekakwitha, in Social upon the primary and elementary about our Catholic Faith through the Studies, Religion, ELA etc. students the difficult choices that we Saints of our Church and most espe- Teachers have read her story have to sometimes make as we grow cially one who is one of the most to students and have explained closer to Jesus. They are reminded recent women to be declared a and discussed, at age appro- that there were no airplanes, cars or Saint. priate levels, the matriar- trains in Kateri’s time. It was walking chal culture in which all the way. They will learn about the So hopefully, some of our students Kateri was brought up. missionaries who came to NYS will join the Youth Group to “flip out” They have learned the to bring the Catholic faith to other over the canonization and enjoy the difference between a peoples. pancake breakfast. tribe (Mohawk or Algon- quin) and a clan, (turtle or We as a school were proud to Eagle etc.) and the ways change our name to St. Kateri 10 Novena To SAINT KATERI TEKAKWITHA

Kateri, favored child and Lily of the Mohawks, I come to seek your intercession in my present need:

(State your intention here...)

I admire the virtues which adorned your soul: love of God and neighbor, humility, obedience, patience, purity and the spirit of sacrifice. Help me to imitate your example in my state of life. Through the goodness and mercy of God, Who has blessed you with so many graces which led you to the true faith and to a high degree of holiness, pray to God for me and help me.

Obtain for me a very fervent devotion to the Holy Eucharist so that I may love Holy Mass as you did and receive Holy Communion as often as I can. Teach me also to be devoted to my crucified Savior as you were, that I may cheerfully bear my daily crosses for love of Him Who suffered so much for love of me. Most of all I beg you to pray for me that I may avoid sin, lead a holy life and save my soul.

AMEN In Thanksgiving to God for the graces bestowed upon Kateri: (Recite the following prayers...) Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be... (3 times)

Kateri, Lily of the Mohawks, pray for me.

11 Native American Mass of Thanksgiving NOVEMBER 10 & 11

Smoke from sacred grasses; rattles and drums; chanting and Mohawk prayers — • Mass celebrated in the Native • All pray the Four Directions Prayer • “Smudging with sacred gras- American Tradition is rich with the honoring the Great Spirits (God) and ses” becomes the Purification Creators gifts. Four hundred years the Sacredness of all life in the north, Rite. The gentle smoke from ago in Kateri’s time, the Jesuits cele- south, east and west as well as burning of sage, cedar and sweet brated Catholic Liturgy in the custom brother wind, sister water, brother grasses is fanned through out the and traditions sacred to the native sun and sister moon. To the Indian congregation by eagle feathers peoples. Dressed in the regalia, eagle Nation, the Creator is in everything, purifying our spirits and carrying feathers and moccasin feet, they gen- believing we are never alone because our prayers to the Creator. tly caress the earth while dancing and our surroundings. Mountains, plains, processing with religious celebra- water, air– are our brothers and sis- tions. Chants and hymns sung in the ters. native language are accompanied with drums and a wooden flute.

Handed down from generation to generation, Native American customs and beliefs live on in the 21st Century Catholic Church. These traditions, upheld in the life of Kateri, hold a powerful way for people of all nations to worship our Creator God.

Theresa Steele beats drum at Native American Mass Celebrating Kateri a Series of Parish Events

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish

FAITHFUL WITNESS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH 6:30-7:45 PM CHRIST THE KING SITE (Sr. Janet Korn speaks about Saint Kateri and Social Justice)

NATIVE AMERICAN MASSES OF THANKSGIVING: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH 4:00 PM CHRIST THE KING SITE (Pot Luck dinner to follow – See Church bulletin for details) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH 8:30 AM ST. CECILIA SITE (Coffee hour to follow) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH 11:00 AM ST. MARGARET MARY SITE

COME! Celebrate the Eucharistic Supper in the Native American tradition of the Mohawk—Algonquin Tribes with friends from the St. Regis Circle.

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish Editor: Pat Gambacurta, Donna Walker Layout: Jennifer Meider-Olney Irondequoit Senior Ministries Editorial Team: Sandy Doran, Virginia McWhinney, Printer: Dick Bingo 445 Kings Highway South Katherine Indovina, Marge Winner Rochester, NY 14617 / 585.544.8880 / www.dwalkerbkt.com