The document provides information about upcoming events at the Church of the Assumption in Fairport, New York, including masses, prayer groups, choir practices and charitable initiatives like hosting homeless families through RAIHN. It encourages parishioners to volunteer for activities like preparing meals, spending time with families, overnight stays and donating supplies. The schedule highlights opportunities for community, worship, service and spiritual growth in the new year.

3. We are an inclusive, welcoming, compassionate community united by a faith that is alive and growing.
As sisters and brothers baptized in Christ, our mission is to be Christ for one another, our community, and the world, by
teaching as Jesus did, loving as Jesus loved, serving as Jesus served, and by seeing in every face the face of our Lord Jesus Christ.

4. Good News from those who have enjoyed Assumption hospitality through RAIHN:*
“Wow, thanks! Safe, affordable housing found!”
“My husband and I and our children love the people here.”
“Thanks for the meals. You rock!”
“If I could get here, this is where I would come to church all the time.”
*Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network

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January 11. Please call our RAIHN
coordinator, Sue Owens 377-1027 to see
where your hospitality is needed:
play with children for a few hours
chat with adults
prepare a meal
help with set up or clean up or
storage or laundry
provide breakfast or lunch foods
stay overnight one night
Look for the big red RAIHN bucket
in our foyer to donate your gifts of:
personal items and toiletries
snacks, beverages, fresh fruit
diapers, socks, mittens, knit hats
Large items for our RAIHN guests can
be brought to the lower level. Please
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presence.
It warms our hearts to know that
Temple Sinai hosts homeless families
every Christmas with a feast, gifts and
Christmas good wishes interfaith
hospitality. What a pleasure it is to be
part of a parish that collaborates so
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Faith Formation/Religious Education
School of Religion News
Annual SoR Advent Project: Donations to this special
collection are coming in slowly this year. Please join our School
of Religion students in their donations of NEW warm winter
items (hats, scarves, mittens, gloves and socks) when they come
to class during the next few weeks. Donations will be accepted
through December 9. Items will be distributed to children in
various communities in time for Christmas party giving. Our
children learn to care for others the way Jesus did by
participating in activities like this, and by watching you take part
in similar projects.
Students in grades 6, 7 8 will gather
to “pack and wrap” these donations
on Tuesday, December 9 at 6:30 pm.
Mark your calendar:
Monday, December 8—No SoR classes. Feast of the
Immaculate Conception Masses are at 6:45 and 11:15 am
and at 5:30 pm. Please plan to attend Mass with your
family on this holy day that honors Mary, the mother of
our Lord and patroness of our parish.
Tuesday, December 9—Pack and Wrap Activity for all
middle school students from 6:30 – 7:45 pm.
No other 6, 7 or 8 grade classes this week!
Monday, December 17 – Christmas Recess at the SoR
begins. Classes resume for grades 1 through 8 on
Monday, January 5, 2015.
Today, the Church throughout the
world prays with Mark 13:33-37
We ask God: When have I received comfort?
And we ask ourselves: When have I given
comfort? The scriptures today remind us to
look around—Who in our world gathers people, feeds them,
carries them and leads them with care? Nurses in pediatrics
wards? Pre-school staff? Kindergarten teachers and aides?
Aides to people with disabilities? People who staff nursing
homes? Could they possibly be filled with God’s Spirit?
Many are—and so are you.
Please pick up SUNDAY by SUNDAY for December 7 and
December 14 from the pamphlet rack in the foyer, where you
will also find our new Advent booklet by Fr. Ron Rolheiser,
Light for the World: Daily Advent Reflection and Prayer. Or pick up
A Quiet Chamber Kept for Thee by Michelle Van Loon. Please
leave a donation if you are able.
Advent Evening Prayer—Please join us for Evening
Prayer this Friday, December 12 and next Friday, December
19 at 7:00 pm in the church. If you would like a peaceful
break from the busyness of December and a chance to
participate in an ancient prayer tradition, this is the perfect
opportunity. The service will last approximately half an hour.
Advent Penance Services with Individual
Confessions You are welcome to celebrate Reconciliation at
any of these times:
Noon, December 15 at Assumption
7:00 pm, December 15 at St. John of Rochester
7:00 pm, December 16 at St. Joseph's in Penfield
Noon, December 22 at Resurrection
Lighting the Advent Wreath Candles—We may still be
looking for people to light the Advent Wreath candles on the
Third and Fourth Sundays of Advent at the Vigil 4:00 pm, and
Sunday 8:30 and 11:00 am Masses. Please check the sign-up
sheet in the ushers’ room
Our Christmas Dinner Program needs your help—
This Thanksgiving, our parishioners provided dinners for
nearly 600 people who were so grateful for everything they
received. About half of the parishioners who helped indicated
they could only participate for Thanksgiving, so we are in
need of more givers again at Christmas. And at the same time,
our list of those in need continues to grow. Could you — or a
group from your workplace or a circle of friends— help at
this time? Please sign up in the foyer, bring gift cards to the
church office, donate to the parish Mercy Fund or call
Maureen Nupp (377-1237) to discuss how you would like to
help. When planning what to provide for dinner, please ask if
there are any foods they cannot eat. Figure on 1 ½ pounds of
turkey per person. Try to bring many of the
ingredients your own family enjoys at Christmas
and add some veggies, fruit, eggs, bread and
milk if you can. Many thanks!
Immaculate Conception Masses—
Tomorrow, December 8, we will celebrate the
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin
Mary. Masses for this Holy Day are at
6:45 am, 11:15 am and 5:30 pm.

119. Page Four Church of the Assumption, Fairport, New York
Note to Teens: When we stay rooted in Christ, we are ready
to receive His call!
Today, Sunday, December 7—2nd Sunday of Advent!
4:00-5:30 pm—Diocesan Technology Workshop
in the Living Room
6:00 pm Life Teen Mass, followed by Life Night (Senior
High Youth Group) right after Mass and ending at 8:30 pm.
~Calendar Dates~
EXALT—Eucharistic Adoration. Benediction. XLT.
Whatever you call it, please join us at 7:30 pm on Sunday,
December 14 as we adore Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.
A wonderful way for all of us to prepare our hearts for the
birth of Jesus. Please come prepared to worship with song,
reflection on Scripture, and sacred silence.
~Teen Gospel Reflection~
In many different areas of the world I do believe that we
witness heroism in all people, though it takes many forms. In
this Gospel, John the Baptist heroically prepares the way for
Christ. He lives

120. his mission and reminds me that I need to
live out God’s call to prepare people’s hearts for Christ – that
may mean changing my plans in order to do that. God’s plan
is greater than mine and there is great joy in knowing that.
~Dylan, 17
Questions? Call me!
Keep reading the bulletin.
Be virtuous, be God’s,
Marie
Outreach/Social Ministry
LEADING TEENS CLOSER TO CHRIST
Marie Claus, Youth Minister
388-0040 mclaus@dor.org
The Mercy Fund thanks you for your outpouring of
support this Thanksgiving!
Needed:
• Small kitchen table for 2 and 2 chairs, toaster oven and
queen size sheets. Call Tracey at 214-9014.
• Loveseat for the Mercer family. Call (315) 359-0423.
• Mother of three needs a grow light. Label “Kathleen” and
leave at the office.
• Electric can opener. Label “Lisa” and leave at the parish
office.
Deacon Speakin’ - Calling all angels!
If you are one of the wonderful “angels” who have taken or
will be taking a tag from our Angel Tree, please remember
that the DEADLINE for bringing the gifts and placing them
under the tree is 10:00 am, Sunday, December 14. It is very
important that we have the gifts on time so that we can check
them off and get them to the various organizations in time
for their Christmas parties. I am responsible for all the gifts
going to Miss Maggie’s kids (tags with an MM number). If
you lose your MM tag or for some reason you cannot
purchase the gift, PLEASE let me know by phone
(388-0040 x304) or email rtocci@dor.org).
Thank you for making Christmas
brighter for so many children.
~Deacon Ron
Grieving during the holidays?
Darkness often overwhelms us when we
lose a loved one or experience any profound
loss, wondering if we have the strength to
face another day. For family and friends,
finding the right words to help can be
difficult. Thankfully, God promises that He
is “close to the brokenhearted” –Psalm 34:18. In times of
intense sadness, turn to Him. “When I sit in darkness, the
Lord will be a light to me.” –Mark 7:8. The holidays often
intensify our feelings of loss. Going through a difficult time?
A Stephen Minister is ready to ‘walk with you in total
confidentiality’ not only during the holidays, but for as long
as it takes to recover. Start to heal, meeting with your own
Stephen Minister weekly. Contact us at 388-0040 x340.
Caring for God’s Creation: Come pray
tonight, Sunday, December 7, from 6:00 to7:00
pm at St. Monica Church, 831 Genesee St. in Rochester.
Lights for Lima Prayer Vigil is being held all over the
globe in prayer for a strong international
agreement to ward against catastrophic climate change. As
Christ’s disciples, we are called “to be united with all men
of good will for the protection and defense of nature and
the environment” because creation is a “gift entrusted to
us from the hands of the Creator.” (Pope Francis 11/8/14)
This Wednesday, December 10, scientist Peter Zuris
will show us clear science through videos, photos and
charts to help us choose wisely how best to care for
God's creation. Please join us in the parish living room
from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

121. December 7, 2014 Church of the Assumption, Fairport, New York Page Five
In the words of our pope:
“All Christians and people of good will are thus
called today to struggle not only for abolition
of the death penalty, whether it is legal or illegal
and in all its forms, but also to improve prison
conditions, out of respect for the human
dignity of persons deprived of their liberty. And
this I connect with life imprisonment. Life imprisonment is
A hidden death penalty.”
~Pope Francis (October 23, 2014, to the Int’l Assn of Penal Law)
Parish Announcements
Christmas Ministries—We need lectors, commentators,
ushers, sacristans, Communion ministers, altar servers, video
techs and “Good Samaritans” at our Christmas Masses. Please
look for sign-up sheets in the sacristy or ushers’ room, or
contact the coordinators of these ministries.
Join us for Parish Prayer Group- Thursdays!I joined the
Prayer Group about three years ago. I initially went to pray
for a friend who had cancer. I found the Prayer Group to be a
humble place to pray and a powerful source through which to
request prayers and offer prayers of thanksgiving. Each
Thursday, a group of men and women of all ages, prays the
Rosary in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Many
people call in and ask for us to pray for their needs. We also
pray for those listed in the prayer books. Mary's intercession is
awesome! All are welcome to join us on Thursdays at 7:30 pm
for about an hour, in the chapel. Questions? Contact Libby
at elizapin@aol.com.
Our Annual Assumption Angel Tree
supports requests from Eastern Service
Workers Association (ESWA), Partners in
Community Development for the Pines of
Perinton, Miss Maggie’s Kids and other local
families in need during the holiday season.
To participate, select a tag, purchase the gift requested on the
tag, and return the wrapped gift with the tag attached to the
Angel Tree no later than 10:00 am on Sunday, December 14.
*All gift cards must be returned directly to the parish
office and not left under the tree!* Questions? Please
contact Amy Fernaays at 223-8048 or 880-2174. May God
bless you for your generosity.
Share your Advent Blessings
Advent reminds us that hope is on the way, in the coming of
our Lord and in the ways we reach out to our fellow humans
each day. Let your gratitude for the blessings in your life
transform you into a messenger of the hope that Jesus
promises to all.
Please give to the CMA and help us meet our parish goal of
100% by Christmas Day. What a wonderful gift of your faith
in action and a meaningful way to make a difference for
those who need our support
Parish Goal: $187,587
Pledged to Date: $140,547
% of Goal: 74.91
# of Families: 551
% of Families: 20.5
While we are close, we need every family to participate. Your
gift of any amount will be the difference, please give
generously within your means. Let our gratitude and giving
this Advent season be God’s presence in our parish,
Diocese and community. ~The Stewardship Committee
Great gift idea for the lady in your life!
Body, Mind and Soul, the 2nd annual Rochester Catholic
Women’s Conference, is coming on March 28, 2015 to the
Aquinas Institute in Rochester. This is a wonderful gift idea
for your wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt or
best friend! Her day will include Mass with our Bishop,
national speakers, Catholic devotions, local vendors for
shopping, and a delicious lunch. Contact Maria Mruzek at
Mruzek@rochester.rr.com for more info or visit
Rochestercwc.org to register her online.
Baked goods needed for our Cantata—
Can you help us by baking some Christmas
goodies to serve at the reception following our
Cantata performance on December 14? Sign-up
sheets are in the foyer so that we can make sure
to have enough. Thank you for your help!
Christmas Mass Times—Our Christmas Eve Mass
Schedule has changed. We’ll be celebrating Mass at 2:00,
4:00, 6:30 and 10:30 pm. Our Christmas morning Masses
will be at 8:30 and 11:00. We’ll have a special blessing of
children’s toys at the 11:00 am Mass. Please see our Advent
-Christmas brochure for information about what’s
happening here at Assumption during this special season.
Caroling for Cans—Tuesday, December 9, from 6:30 to
9:00 pm the Girl Scouts will be stationed at the south end of
COTA’s parking lot (along High St.), caroling and collecting
canned food and other non-perishable food items for
donation to the Perinton Food Shelf. Current Food Shelf
needs include: salad dressing, oatmeal cookies, family size
applesauce, pasta mixes, tomato products, gravy, rice, jello,
pudding, grape jelly, strawberry jam, facial tissue, paper
towels, and laundry detergent.

122. Page Six Church of the Assumption, Fairport, New York
Parish Office 388-0040
Parish Ministers…..The People of the Parish
Assisted by the Staff
Amy Fernaays, Pastoral Minister ext. 311
Bethany Lyle, Ministry Staff Assistant ext. 330
Cathy Tocci, Religious Ed. Dir. ext. 308
Chris Heisman, Religious Ed. Cord. ext. 307
Deacon John Pattison, Parish Deacon ext. 326
Deacon Robert Corsaro, Parish Deacon ext. 346
Deacon Ronald Tocci, Pastoral Minister ext. 304
Deacon Stephen Carroll, Parish Deacon ext. 343
Debby Orosz, Parish Secretary ext. 301
Deni Mack, Pastoral Associate ext. 314
Fr. Edward L. Palumbos, Pastor ext. 303
Fr. Michael Costik, Parochial Vicar ext. 332
Hank Maher, Maintenance 702-882-5145
Home Repair Ministry ext. 302
Janie Marini, Music Director ext. 327
Kathy Shon, Spiritual Exercises ext. 324
Karen Webb, Finance Director ext. 313
Marie Claus, Youth Minister ext. 305
MaryKay Robinson, P/T SOR Secretary ext. 309
Maura Walsh COTABulletin@dor.org
Mike Mason, Director of Maintenance 585-749-4991
Sheryl Zabel, Pastoral Associate ext. 312
Stephen Ministry Confidential Hotline ext. 340
Steve Smith, IT Coordinator smsmith57@gmail.com
More Parish Announcements
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50+ Christmas party will be held at noon on
Wednesday, December 10 in the Great Hall
(gym). There will be a catered luncheon of hot
turkey and ham etc. plus dessert and coffee.
Amy Watts, harpist, will entertain us while we
will write out Christmas cards for servicemen
and women at Walter Reed Hospital. There will be gifts for
those attending and a Silent Raffle of gift baskets.
Reservations and payment are required by December 8.
The cost is $10/person. Make your check out to COTA, put it
in an envelope clearly marked “50+ Group”, and drop it in the
collection basket, or leave it in the parish office. Questions?
Call Chris at 425-2734.
Pete DuPre’s CDs—Need a stocking stuffer that is
unusual and raises money for a great cause? Pete DuPre, our
harmonica guy, has a CD for you! The CDs, of harmonica
and piano, include 10 Christmas songs and 7 favorite hymns.
Each CD is $5 and all money raised benefits Music Ministry
Ensembles (Sunday Choir, Youth Choir, Hand Bell Choir,
and Instrumental Ensemble). For more information, or to
purchase a CD, contact Janie Marini at 388-0040 x327 or
jmarini@dor.org.
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Bob Bach
Noah Banister
Warren Boyer
Sandy Ciaccia
Adam Cole
Edward
John Fagan
Rebecca Fillers
Theresa Genza
Nancy H.
Robert Hanley
Art Ingalls
Dennis Kachinsky
Kelly
Hailey Kern
MaryAnn Kinbaum
Joseph Lazarus
John Liberatore
Stephen Mack
Edward Maloney
Harry Matteson
David Ostrander
Yolanda Parnell
Matt Pentlicky
Madalynn Perry
Angela Potter
Allen Ruster
Stephen Selvaggio
Jeanne Stewart
John Stio
Kathy Vaughan
Laurie Wilson
Cantata 2014—Our first performance is today, 3:00 pm at Holy Trinity Church in Webster.
Come hear The Promise of Light by Joel Raney, performed by our own Cantata singers, joined by the Youth Choir
and ensemble of guest musicians, and directed by Janie Marini. We have two additional performances:
Friday, December 12, 7:00 pm—St. Kateri Tekawitha Parish at Christ The King Church
Sunday, December 14, 2:00 pm—COTA
CD’s will be available for $10 (picked up at COTA) or shipped for $15. Order ahead, and have yours by Christmas.
Seating is free, but if you want to reserve your spot for the December 14 concert here at COTA, please consider sponsorship to
help with the cost of the materials and payment for the musicians—and save your seat!
Level One: $10-$49—1 CD
Level Two: $50-$99—1 CD, Reserved seating for up to 4 at the December 14 performance
Level Three: $100 and up—1 CD, Reserved seating for up to 6, and reserved parking for one car on December 14 performance
For more information, please contact Janie Marini at jmarini@dor.org or 388-0040 x327.