St. Mary’s Church Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church 31 Elm Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326

Serving: Fly Creek, Hartwick, Milford, Middlefield, Northern Otsego County and Communities

Diocese of Albany, New York

Phone: 607-547-2213 Fax: 607-547-5742 Website: www.stmaryscoop.org

Father John P. Rosson, BA. MA, MDiv, STM Pastor Trustees: Peter Henrici, Jeffrey Woeppel and Michael Millea – Parish Council President: Dorothy Dabrowski

Acting Cemetery Superintendent - Paul Mullins 607-293-7533

Office Manager: Maureen Brennan - Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am-12:00pm

Director of Religious Education: Rosemarie Abbate 547-8716, dori511@aol.com

Confirmation Coordinator: Mary Dirr mary.dirr@gmail.com

Bulletin Publisher: Father John Rosson - Bulletin Editor: Penney Gentile penneygentile@gmail.com

The Bulletin is the official publication of St. Mary’s Our Lady of the Lake Church, Cooperstown, New York

For your safety and the protection of the Church, we have video surveillance.

~ 16 November 2014 ~

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Mary’s Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church

Christ centered Biblically grounded Sacramentally nourished Serving our neighbors in Christian love

PARISH SUPPORT

November 8/9 2014: Attendance: 299 Offertory: $2,884

Eucharistic Minister Schedule

Cup/Set up Cup/Gift Bearer Host Lectors

November 15/16

November 22/23

4:30pm F. Raeder L.J. Alexander D. Gerard M. Lachance/C. Lachance 8:00am L. Bliss Lamb S. Oberriter J. Nicholson D. Raddatz/P. Henrici 11:00am A. McGoldrick V. Adolfsen R. Bohm L. Mooney/D. Stork Choir

4:30pm L.J. Alexander D. Gerard F. Raeder L. Sohacki/B. Sohacki 8:00am L. Bliss Lamb A. Curtis M. Cring M. Curtis/B. Jay 11:00am R. Bohm P. Gentile J. Nicols D. Storck/B. Markusen Choir

Pray for our Sick Maureen Aquilino, Jim Kozak, Richard Murphy, Anna Kreminec,

Gloria Sapienza Jones, Julia M. Rosson, Nancy Morton,

Jane McGuire (living - Dorothy Dabrowski’s niece),

John Nicols (Hank’s brother), Cameron Miller (Nancy Irvin’s sister’s

grandson), Colleen Brennan Weale, Connor Karam (4-year-old great

nephew of Lucille Gargiulo), Mary Mullins (Paul Mullins’ sister)

Nell Jansen, Doris Cronin

Military Deployment Christian Gohde, SSgt. Elliott Weidel and Capt. Michael Weidel (sons of

Denise and Ed Storck), Michael Barrow (Maureen Davidson’s son)

Prayer Corner

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

FRIDAYS 8-10 AM (BENEDICTION)

Memorials after Death Remember St. Mary’s Our Lady of the Lake Roman

Catholic Church in wills and final testaments

For your safety and the protection of the Church,

we have video surveillance.

The annual Catholic Campaign for Human

Development (CCHD) collection will be held at

all Masses next weekend November 22/23, the

weekend before Thanksgiving. The CCHD was

mandated by the U.S. bishops to address the root

causes of poverty in American through promotion

and support of community-controlled, self-help

organizations and education. Please give

generously. Thank you!

Many thanks to all who have contributed to St. Mary’s Thanksgiving potato drive. Over 231 pounds of potatoes were donated in the first week. That is nearly half of our original goal of 500 pounds, and a third of our challenge goal of 700 pounds of potatoes. Potatoes are a staple in almost every part of the world, prized for their nutritional value. We will begin to distribute the potatoes this week to local food pantries. So, as Shakespeare wrote, “Let the sky rain potatoes.” To which we might add, and let all rejoice as we share the abundance and bounty of the Lord with our neighbors who are hungry and in need. ~ Betsy Jay

The Parish office will be closed on Friday November 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

Plan on celebrating Thanksgiving Mass here at

St. Mary’s at 9:30am Thanksgiving Day!

There will be an open house and dedication of the new Food Pantry on Sunday, November 23rd from 12-2pm at the Presbyterian Church, first floor. The dedication is at 12:30pm.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

ST. MARY’S COOPERSTOWN

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16th

11AM MASS

The anointing of the sick is administered to bring spiritual and even physical strength during an illness, especially near the time of death. Like all the sacraments, holy anointing was instituted by Jesus Christ during his earthly ministry. The anointing of the sick conveys several graces and imparts gifts of strengthening in the Holy Spirit against anxiety, discouragement, and temptation, and conveys peace and fortitude (CCC 1520). These graces flow from the atoning death of Jesus Christ, for "this was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah, ‘He took our infirmities and bore our diseases’" (Matt. 8:17). (From Catholic Answers)

The sick, infirmed and those advanced in years encouraged to celebrate the sacrament.

Confirmandi 2014 Paige Cring is the daughter of

Julie and Mike Cring. She began

her faith journey at St Mary’s

where she was baptized. Her

sister, Nicole is her sponsor and

she has chosen Cecilia for her

Confirmation name. During her

preparation this year, she

ap p re c i a t ed l e a rn i n g t h e

importance of being proud of her

Catholic faith. Paige’s stewardship

has included serving at parish

dinners, volunteering during PTA

and athletic events as well as

donating to local charities.

Kyle Amsden is the son of Jennifer and the late Dr. Guy Amsden. He began his faith journey at St Mary’s in Oneonta where he was baptized. His grandmother Sandra Potratz is his sponsor and he has chosen Genesius for his Confirmation name. During his preparation he especially enjoyed learning more ways to be in touch with God. Kyle has participated in many Youth I’nC service projects including picking apples for the food bank, serving at church dinners and collecting donations for local charities.

Joaquim Landry is the son of Colette Tangel and Gerald Landry. He began his faith journey at St Mary’s where he was baptized. His sponsor is Barbara Healey who is his Godmother. He has chosen Isaac for his Confirmation name. During his preparation he especially enjoyed reading the bible passages about Jesus. Joaquim’s stewardship has included helping at parish dinners and volunteering at community events to support Big Brothers and cleaning up the public garden on Otsego Lake.

Kristen Lansing is the daughter of Wendy and Roger Lansing. She began her faith journey at St Paul’s in Whitesboro, NY where she was bapt ized . Her Godmother, Krista Stupka is her sponsor and she has chosen Sophia for her Confirmation name. During her preparation she especially enjoyed learning more about the Catholic faith. Kristen’s stewardship has included assisting the elderly by raking leaves and serving at the Thanksgiving dinner as well as helping with Food Bank backpack program.

Sydney Murray is the daughter of Zelia and John Murray. She began her faith journey at St Peter’s in Yonkers, NY where she was baptized. Her Godmother, Susana Pedro is her sponsor and she has chosen Maria for her Confirmation name. During her preparation she especially enjoyed the learning the church’s teachings on moral issues. Sydney’s stewardship has included volunteering with Youth I’nC to support local charities, help at church dinners and assist with donations for the food bank as well as with events at her school.

Maria Noto is the daughter of Mary and Glen Noto. She began her faith journey at Our Lady of Mercy in Park Ridge, NJ where she was baptized. Her sponsor is Diane DeFoe and she has chosen Lucia for her Confirmation name. During her preparation she especially enjoyed learning about the dignity of life during the discussions about moral issues. Maria’s stewardship has included caring for her Grandfather as well as volunteering at bingo at The Manor and helping at Relay for Life.

Rella Osuna is the daughter of

Melanie Ricardo Osuna and

Melanie Franklin. She began her

faith journey at St Raphael in

East Meadow, NY where she

was baptized. Her sponsor is

Tina Brett who is a close family

friend. She has chosen Rose for

her Confirmation name. During

her preparation she especially

enjoyed learning more about

Lent. For her stewardship,

Rella has volunteered in the

Sunday faith formation classes.

Danielle Perrino is the daughter of Colleen and Michael Perrino. She began her faith journey at St Paul’s in Hicksville, NY where she was baptized. Her aunt, Theresa Gillis is her sponsor and she has chosen Teresa for her Confirmation name. During her preparation she especially enjoyed the bibles readings about Jesus. Danielle’s stewardship has included helping care for the horses at the barn where she rides and helping younger children with sports.

Saturday November 15th 2014

Sunday November 30th 2014

MASS SCHEDULE thru

Special Monthly Mass Schedule

1st Thursday: Mass Bassett Hospital Chapel – 12:10pm

3rd Wednesday: Mass Otsego Manor – 11:00am

Fridays: Mass 7:30am Exposition of Blessed Sacrament 8:00am-10:00am

Funeral Masses replace weekday Daily Mass

The Liturgy of the Hours contains Morning Prayer. This used to be called Lauds. We will offer Morning Prayer every Friday at 7:10 AM. We pray in common this Hour of the Divine Office—known as the Liturgy of the Hours.

Visit St. Mary’s Website The website continues to be updated with the most recent homilies, bulletins, photos, parish calendar, St. Mary’s ministries, Faith Formation information and more! Check it out at www.stmaryscoop.org!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

Substitute Faith Formation teachers & gatekeepers! No Experience Necessary...Just a willingness to work

with a great group of parents and students! If anyone is interested, please contact Roe Abbate at

dori511@aol.com or 607.547.8716. Thank You!

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16th

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15th - St. Albert the Great

4:30pm Ruth Elizabeth Colombo r/b Mr. & Mrs. Richard Abbate

8:00am Claire Bennett (6th Anniversary) r/b The Family 11:00am Anointing of the Sick Patrick Brennan r/b Maureen Brennan

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18th

Dedication of the Basilicas of St. Peter and St. Paul

5:30pm Jack Weber r/b Marjorie & Ed Landers

6:30pm First Reconciliation

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19th

11:00am Otsego Manor Jean Kennedy r/b Charles & Barbara

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20th

5:30pm Ann Dunn r/b Edna Chase

7:10am Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayers 7:30am All Souls Memorials 8-10am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21st

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22nd - St. Cecilia

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23rd

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE

4:30pm Mary Beth Morris r/b The Morris Family

8:00am Madeline Breneisen r/b Maureen Brennan

11:00am Louise Weisser r/b Helen Hansen Orlando

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www.TheBishopsAppeal.org/stewardship@rcda.org

THANK YOU! To date we have met our assessment through both payments and pledges. Our parish may keep 50% of any amount received above and beyond its appeal assessment to help support such local needs as our Religious Education and Youth I’nC programs. If you have not yet done so, please make your pledge or gift today by mailing it to the rectory or by donating on line at the above website.

The next monthly very merry “Mary Widows” get-together is LUNCH on Friday, NOVEMBER 21, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Brian Wrubleski’s new restaurant MEL’S AT 22 CHESTNUT, at corner of Main & Chestnut in Cooperstown. ALL are invited / Dutch treat / Need not be widowed!!! Call Donna Gerard (547-7109) by Wednesday, 11/19 for reservation/head-count. Invite a friend to join us!

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 25th - St. Catherine of Alexandria

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 26th

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 27th THANKSGIVING DAY

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29th

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30th

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

5:30 pm Carmel O’Mahony r/b Nuala MacCabe

8:00am Helen Williams r/b Cynthia Nagelschmidt

11:00am Joseph G. Begley r/b Linda Rutherford and the

Begley Family

4:30pm Vito Ungolo r/b The Family

9:30am Patrick Brennan & Theresa O’Shea r/b Maureen Brennan

Zachary Steven Greene r/b Gentile Family

Anniversary

5:30pm All Souls Memorials

Confirmation Program Schedule 2014 – 2015 Grades 7, 8 and 9

Class 3:30 – 5:15 PM

Teaching Mass 5:15 PM [instructive liturgy- explaining the meaning, history of Eucharist]

Nov 23 Confirmation rehearsal and dinner 4:00 PM

Dec 5 Confirmation Mass 6:00 PM

Dec 7 Class and teaching Mass

Jan 11, 2015 Class and teaching Mass (Note 2nd Sunday of Jan)

Feb 8 Class and teaching Mass (Note 2nd Sunday of Feb)

Mar 1 Class and teaching Mass

Apr 12 Class and teaching Mass

May 3 Class and teaching Mass

The social time is before class so the students can leave after Mass. The Youth I’nC parent volunteers assume responsibilities for the students at the social time.

Confirmation Corner

PLEASE HOLD IN YOUR PRAYERS St. Mary’s Confirmandi 2014

Dominick Abbate Joaquim Landry Kyle Amsden Kristen Lansing Daniel Francis Sydney Murray Deidre Brett Maria Noto Paige Cring Rella Osuna Charles Gannon Danielle Perrino Mark Gustafson Justin Puglia Matthew Gustafson Daniel Rudloff Reilly Hall Teddy Trosset Anthony Hurley Kyle VanWinkler

Confirmation Mass St. Mary’s Cooperstown

Friday December 5th 2014 at 6pm with Bishop Scharfenberger

All invited to attend!

The following 2nd grade children will make their First Reconciliation November 18th at 6:30 pm service.

Jaina Bishoff Grace Frable Lillian Frable Josephine Furnari Emma Murray Kira Ostovar Kasper Ostovar Isabella Qua Gabriella Raymond John Luke Raymond