Sun., June 22: 7:30am at St. Mary’s

9:00am at St. Joan’s

Ray and Mary Banks – Judy Parker

11:00am at St. Mary’s

Mon., June 23: 7:15am at St. Mary’s

Nicola S. Stefano – Tom and Ursula Ashmore

Tues., June 24: 9:00am at St. Mary’s

Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion

9:00am at St. Joan’s

Joseph Eagan – His Family

Wed., June 25: 7:15am at St. Mary’s

Laura Castronovo – Phil and Marie Alley

Thurs., June 26: 9:00am at St. Mary’s

Evelyn Stemmer, First Anniversary Fran & Austin Joerger, Jr.

Fri., June 27: 7:15am at St. Mary’s

Tony and Michael Pisiak, Jr. – Josephine Comeau

Sat., June 28: 9:00am at St. Mary’s

Tony Rausa – Gert and Malcolm Pownall

5:00pm Vigil Mass at St. Mary’s

Sun., June 29: 7:30am at St. Mary’s

9:00am at St. Joan’s

Helen and Ernie DeMont – Vreeland Family

11:00am at St. Mary’s

“Do not let those intimidate you.” Considering a ministerial vocation is not popular; but it may be what God is calling you to. If God is calling you to the priesthood or religious life, call Father John, 824-2164.

St. Joan’s - Dorothy Lynch, 684-3855, Barb Wolicki, 684-3635 St. Mary’s- Fran Gargiulo, 824-1417,

Sylvia Roe, 824-2259

A Family Perspective:

Jesus says, “Do not be afraid” three times in today’s gospel and reminds us “all concealed secrets will be revealed.” Do not be afraid to acknowledge problems in your family. If they remain “hidden in darkness” they will “destroy body and soul.” Healing, understanding and hope are found only “in the light” of openness. “Do not be afraid.”

First Reading: Acts 12:1-11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18

Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19

For All Who Are Ill, especially: John Kogut, David Lemery, Rose Knasick, Karen Neidhart, Lois Roberts, Betty Roher, Joe Terras, Dan Koehl, Charles and Dorothy Marshall (Lorrie Withers’ Dad and Mom), Dan Ryan, John Baldwin, Vernon Bonhotal, Mary Jones, Jim Hynes, Eddie Kunze, Father Terrence J. Craven, Kelley Meigs, Mario Morreale, Lisa McDermott, Mary Backman, Eleanor Licari, Adam Starkweather, Jeanne Curtis, Bruce Beach, Arnold and Rosemary Smith, Rose Branch, Jerry Herrick, Alex LaBrague, Mary Hinkson, Antonia Tepolt, Margit Connors.

For All People in the Military, All Over the World, and especially for: Capt. Josh Smith, Major Jon Waite, CPL Wesley G. Cary, Lt. Shawn Gniadowski, CPL Jesse Palmiter, LCPL Brad Locke, Sgt. Bradley Maine, SFC Michael Backman.

For the Repose of the Souls of: Jerry Herrick and Willis Hanna. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

Lector - Sue Urben Commentator - Judy Clippinger

Eucharistic Ministers - Fran and Jim Gargiulo, Laura Robbins, Celia Palmiter Altar Servers - Hannah Bollinger Ushers - Bill Graham, Dan Martin Gift Bearers - Elaine Hughes, Nan Hulbert

Lector –Janice Seabring Commentator – Margaret Peer Eucharistic Ministers – Ed Lynch, Dorothy Lynch, Stephanie Mosher Altar Servers – Michael Vreeland, Emily Sherwood, Brittany Kaul Greeter – Pat Mennig Gift Bearers – Bischoff’s Drivers – Roher’s

Counters– Peer’s

Lector – Charlotte Droll Commentator – Martha Crafa Eucharistic Ministers – Paul & Sue Lehmann, Kathy Welch, Pat Martin Altar Servers – Emma and Linda VanVoorhis Ushers – Seth VanVoorhis, John Andrzejek Gift Bearers – Dow Family

Key Passage: Do not fear those who kill the body, but cannot kill the soul. (Matthew 10:28a)

Adults: When has your faith in Jesus been most seriously tested?

Children: What could you do to encourage someone who is feeling hurt?

Tues., June 24: 1:30pm Legion of Mary – Rectory.

Thurs., June 26: 1:00pm Bible Study – Church Hall

Sunday, June 22: 8:30am Rosary

9:00am Baccalaureate Mass, followed by

Reception for Graduates after Mass

Monday, June 23: 4-5pm Holy Hour

Thursday, June 26: 4-5pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy

St. Mary’s Ordinary Offertory $2448.00

St. Mary Mission 25.00

St. Joan’s: Ordinary Offertory $ 551.50

Tonight, Saturday, June 21^st, 6:00pm, St. Mary’s Church Hall. The Movie is

“The Treasure of Sierra Madre.”

We will begin serving dinner at 6pm in St. Mary’s Church Hall, with the Movie starting at approximately 6:15pm. (A free will offering will be taken.)

Following the movie we will have dessert and discussion.

You are welcome. Come down and join us!!

The Church…is called to proclaim the gift of life, to serve life, and to promote a culture of life. The proclamation of life, life in abundance, must be the heart of the new evangelization. For true life – our salvation – can only be found in the reconciliation, freedom and love which are God’s gracious gift. Pope Benedict XVI

St. Mary’s Church, 2:30PM.

Good Will Offering accepted at doors. All welcome.

Three Wednesdays remain: from June 25^th to July 9^th, 4:00pm – 5:30pm. (There is no charge for these sessions.)

June 25^th: (At the Community Room of the

Hamilton Public Library)

“What Makes Sense to Eat.”

July 2^nd: (At Colgate Book Store, Third Floor)

“Paying the Bills.”

July 9^th: (At Colgate Bookstore, Third Floor)

“Is Long Term Care Insurance Right

For You?”

Think of yourself as part of your parish family. Family members don’t always agree, but they do feel a strong commitment to the family.

Use your gifts and talents for the good of the parish. If you’re a singer, public speaker, musician or just a friendly, helpful person, get involved as a lector, usher, greeter, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion or part of the parish music ministry.

Attend parish events. Whether it’s a mission, a lecture or a lawn fete, it’s important to support the spiritual, educational and social parts of parish life. Invite family members and friends to join you!

Support you parish financially. Parishes need your help with operational expenses, energy costs, supplies and maintenance. Be generous.

Pray. Keep you pastor, the parish staff and the parishioners in your daily prayers. Pray also for the return of Catholics who have strayed from practice of their faith.

The Way of Love -

the highest and universal criterion of the whole of social ethics.

It is from the inner wellspring of love that the values of truth, freedom and justice are born.

No legislation, no system of rules or negotiations will ever succeed in persuading men and peoples to live in unity, brotherhood and peace; no line of reasoning will ever be able to surpass the appeal of love.

“The Dutch have decided that killing is an acceptable answer to human suffering. While it started with just a few, that is the people who supposedly were at the end of life; it very quickly became the many, i.e. people with disabilities or those who wanted to die.”

New York State Adult Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-942-6906

New York State Elder Abuse Hotline

1-800-342-9871

New York State Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-342-3720

Prevention Information Resource Center

1-800-342-7472

Baccalaureate Mass

for St. Joan’s 5 graduating seniors is Today, Sunday, June 22^nd. The Altar and Rosary Society are hosting a reception for the graduates after Mass.

Our seniors, to whom we offer our sincere congratulations, are: Danica Mosher, Mike Periard, Rebecca and Megan Mennig and Marissa Konieczko.

St. Joan’s Ministry of Consolation Meeting, Sunday, June 29^th, in St. Joan’s Parish Center, after the 9:00am Mass. All members and anyone who might be interested in learning more about this ministry, please join us. We need your input and help. Thank you.

If you would like to give altar flowers in memory of a loved one, please contact the women who are caring for the altar during that particular month to let them know. We would like to prevent duplicating flower orders. The names and phone numbers of the women who are caring for the altar are listed in the bulletin for your convenience.

Betty Gallik 824-0796,

Mary Nolan 824-2643

Are a unified, faith-filled, Roman Catholic Community devoted to being the embodiment of the love and teaching of Jesus Christ through worship, religious education, and the sharing of our gifts and talents to provide for the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of all.