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January/February 2017

“Love is our true

destiny. We do not find

the meaning of life by

ourselves alone - we

find it with another. “

—Thomas Merton

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Winter Fun with a Purpose

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Annual Schnacky Play

6 & 7

STARLIGHTS

4 & 5

Love is all You need!

Dear friends,

With our January/February Stewardship Newsletter we have many

worthwhile things for your reading. This issue found that in its preparations we

had an unusual amount of Starlight nominations! What a great dilemma to

experience. It is wonderful that so many of you had cause to nominate

someone for their goodness as the Lord Jesus's Steward! You can find the

names of those nominated and those who nominated them and why on pages

six and seven. Congratulations to our Starlights!

For that special grace and blessing we are devoting my column to share

these specially nominated Star Lights! I hope you will continue to see one

another for your generous stewardship and nominate someone you feel

deserves recognition. Remember nominations can be made through our Parish

website www.saintcath.org or Nomination Forms are available in church.

The month of February has its special saint that is recognized on

February 14th! Saint Valentine is often associated with love and love that is

shared among God's family. Recognizing this, the Parish Stewardship Ministry

thought it would be valuable to hear from some of our own and their ideas of

living love in their families. I think you will enjoy their vision and wisdom.

"They love their

neighbors with the

same love with which

they love me."

—St. Catherine of Siena

“Love is shown by little

things, by attention to

small daily signs which

make us feel at home.

Faith grows when it is

lived and shaped by

love.”

—Pope Francis

Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

I suppose if you live in this area of Upstate New York, you

may either dread or welcome the “White Stuff” that

accumulates in your driveway. I for one can’t wait to see the

snow pile up. What are you …crazy? No, I love to ski and

being cold is a natural necessity.

I grew up in Rochester and started to ski in high school at

Powder Mill Park on their archaic rope tow. I further

developed that skill at Marist College in the Hudson Valley.

My wife, GeeGee and I taught our five daughters to ski and

found it to be a great

family sport. We still

try to get away as a

family to relax and

enjoy the snow. Years

later when we moved

to Mendon, I fulfilled a

lifelong dream to

become a member of

the Bristol Mountain

Ski Patrol.

What does the Ski

Patrol really do? Well,

we are trained in “On the Snow First Aid Care”. We like to

think of ourselves as EMT’s on the snow. That training starts

with an intensive four months Outdoor Emergency Care

(OEC) course that teaches us how to handle anything from a

bruised thumb to an unresponsive trauma patient. The

patrollers need to refresh their knowledge every year in the

Fall. I found that for me, I needed to teach this discipline. I

am very busy in the summer teaching the new candidates to

become first responders. It also allows me to keep my skills

current.

After we are trained to handle medical emergencies, we then

train to transport the injured patient down the slope using a

toboggan. This sled is controlled by a patroller in the handles

and another using a tail rope from behind. This training is

quite rigorous so we need to refresh our skills yearly. The

safety of our patient, the skiing public and ourselves rely on

our skill. Once we deliver our injured patient to the base

First Aid Station, they are transferred to the next level of care

either by ambulance, car or helicopter. Typical injuries might

include broken bones, cuts, bruises, dislocations and head

trauma.

Skiing can be very dangerous and injuries are bound to

happen, so our secondary duty is to make skiing as safe as

possible. At Bristol we interact with the public to encourage

safe skiing habits. Controlling one’s speed is key to safety.

We get involved in the design of certain merging areas on

the hill to create a

safer environment. In

the last few years

thanks to more safety

minded design, the

number of injuries

has declined. I feel

that we have had a

huge impact on that

statistic.

I might also mention

that there are other

ski patrollers at St

Catherine’s. Their

dedication to safety and care of the skiing public is

exemplary.

So as the snow flies, don’t grumble. Get yourself some

lessons and schuss down the Bristol slopes. It’s never been

easier.

Winter Fun with a Purpose by Rick Micolli

Rick and his family skiing. Rick on Ski Patrol

Why Do People Become Patrollers?

For the most part, it's because it gives us a

chance to do things we really love: spend time

on the slopes with a great group of folks, help

people who need us, and educate a few more

so that it will be more fun for everyone who

participates. For more information visit the ski

patrol website!

http://www.bristolskipatrol.com/

Saint Catherine

In 2013, there was a famous meme going around that

went something like this: “Ten years ago, we have Steve

Jobs, Johnny Cash and Bob Hope. Today, we have no jobs,

no cash and no hope.” As clever as this saying may be, the

imprint that Bob Hope gave to so many of us in our

lifetime is staggering. His name is so appropriate and his

jokes are still funny which gives the Monsignor Schnacky

Community Players a lot of hope.

Our 36th year of production is highlighting the comedic

genius of Bob Hope and the great music of the 40’s. The

cast of characters highlights the Andrew Sisters, Milton

Burl, Bing Crosby and of course, Bob Hope. Our heroine,

Major Commitment, is assigned to be Bob Hope’s military

attaché as he tours Europe during the height of WWII.

The notorious Colonel Klink and Sargent Schultz open the

show with their endless nonsensical plotting… Will Herr

Dryer prevail with his femme fatal, Mata Harry? Or will

Bob Hope save the day? One thing is for sure, you will be

tapping your foot, smiling from ear to ear and feeling all

warm inside in the middle of the cold month of February.

Every year, the Schnacky Players dedicate their time,

talent and treasure to the St. Catherine’s community. All

of the proceeds go to St. Catherine’s. Many of the players

are members of St. Catherine’s but many come from other

churches and faiths. We, as a troupe, are dedicated to

creating good will and laughter to all those who are

fortunate to be entertained by the shows. If you have

never been to a show, please consider coming this year.

Bring a friend, a group, a neighborhood! You are

guaranteed to leave with a bounce in your step and a

smile on your heart!

Performances: February 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18.

Purchase tickets for $12 on-line at saintcathonline.org.

USO SHOW TO GO by Andrea Borrelli

Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Page 4

The Many Faces of Love...Say the words Valentine’s Day and images of

candy, cards, flowers, symbols of hearts and cupids and expressions of love come to mind. Do you wonder what follows on the 15th of February and all the days that follow? That question, prompted us to ask some parishioners "How Do You Live the Concept of Love in Your Life?" Here are their answers!

Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic

Love in my family means they are in my heart.

It does not matter if they are far away or right

across the street or even live with me. I am

always thinking of them and hoping they are

having a good time and not upset or sad. I

love my family and always will remember

even if they have passed because they are in

my heart. The hard part of love is caring even

when I’m mad. Sometimes I get mad at my

sister, but I still know that I have to treat her

how I treated her before I got mad. Love in

my life means caring for people even if I don’t

know them. Anytime I see someone I don’t

know, I will give them a polite wave or a smile

to make them feel good. I also show love for

people I don’t know or see by donating food

to the food cupboard. I give clothes that are too small to

Matthew’s Closet. I don’t know who’s going to get my

clothes, but I hope that it makes them feel good and

brightens their day. I try and follow God’s path of loving by

caring for people whether I know them or not.

—Johnny Scmitz

The dictionary says that LOVE

is an intense affectionate

concern for another person.

We believe LOVE will only

grow or die. In our 65+ years

of marriage, we hope we

have kept Love alive and

healthy by being best friends

and considerate of each other

and by praying and playing

together. Any unplesantries could be handled with a slice of

chocolate cake and we keep baking!

Jesus’ message to “Feed the

Hungry” has always

resonated with me. I try to

live that message of love by

helping with the monthly

Open Meal, contributing to

the monthly food collections

for St. Martin’s and the

Thanksgiving baskets here at

St. Catherine’s, as well as

community food drives whenever possible. I pray that these

small gestures send a message of love and caring to those

who receive them.

God wants us to love our neighbors as

ourselves. To me, that means caring for

people I know and don’t know. Sometimes

it’s hard to figure our ways to show love for

strangers, but I have. I have walked 5Ks to

raise money for Camp Good Days. I don’t

know anyone who’s gone there, but I want

them to know someone loves and cares for

them. I also show love by smiling and saying

thank you when kids at school I don’t know

hold the door open. I also say thank you to

the cafeteria workers when they serve me

my lunch. Loving family is easier than loving

strangers because I know them. I love my

family whole heartedly. I hug and kiss my

mom on the way to and when I get home

from school to make her feel good and know she is loved.

Another way I show love for my family is by trying to be

respectful of them even when I am angry. I want my family

to know I am grateful and love them by saying thank you

when they do things for me. This is what I believe love is.

—Katie Scmitz

Jim, Susan, Katie, & John Schmitz

Harvey & Yvonne Limbeck Barbara Hart


There is an adage in a song: “Be a best friend, tell the truth, overuse I love you...Never let your

praying knees get lazy and love like crazy.” These words could not speak more true to us as we

reflect on our idea of love for one another and our families. We are each other's best friend

and more recently, through the sacrament of marriage, this commitment has only

strengthened the bond we share. Everyday begins with a heartfelt “I love you” and ends with

the same meaningful phrase. Our connection to God and love for our families has only

strengthened our relationship. Everyday is the perfect day to show your loved ones you love

them. We not only show this type of love to each other, we

carry this idea with us throughout all interactions with people in

our lives. We are in no way seasoned experts in marriage. We are aware that there will be

challenges that we will face along the way. But we will be able to overcome all adversity with

the love for one another and our faith in the glory of God. We have incredible examples of

marriage with our parents, grandparents and other relatives who continue to provide us with

love, guidance, and support. As we continue on in this journey together we walk with the

Lord, we walk with one another and we walk with the love of humanity in our hearts.

I live the concept of love in my life by

caring for all of God’s creation. For

example, my whole family cares for

animals in need of medical attention, food

and/or a home. We have adopted most of

our animals from Lollipop Farm in order to

give them a more joyful life. Animals help

bring out the best in me. To make sure

that the earth stays as clean, my dad and I

pick up trash on our road throughout the

year. Not only do we help out nature, but

we also spend a lot of time with family. As

busy as we are between sports, work and

school, we meet up with my aunts, uncles,

cousins and grandparents at least once a

month. It is always so much fun to sit down with them and

just have a conversation and a good laugh. Going to church

with my dad, mom and brother keeps us all close to God.

The ability to love comes from God. Taking care of His

creation and each other is a great way to show just how

grateful we are.

—Olivia Friedlander

I live the concept of love in my life by

loving God and His people. I show my love

for God by praying, reading the Bible, and

celebrating mass. God wants us to love

each other. I try to show the people

around me that I love them in many ways.

I spend a lot of time with my family and

we are very close. My parents do a lot for

me and I try to be as helpful as I can.

Whether it is feeding the dogs or watering

the flowers, I try to do my part to pitch in

to help my parents. I also make an effort

to be sure that my parents know that I am

grateful for all that they do for me. My

friends are important to me also. In

school, I give comfort to my classmates if they are

stressed. On the field or at the rink, I try to encourage my

teammates when they are struggling and compliment

them when they do a good job. I be sure to say “thank

you” to my coaches after every practice and game. I

believe that a little act such as this, means a lot to the

people who are hearing it.

—Roger Friedlander

Morgan & Angela Hoven

Wedding Day Bliss

David, Donna, Olivia & Roger Friedlander


"Stars of St. Catherine lighting our world"

Judy DuBois

Did you know that each child baptized at St. Catherine of Siena receives a very special reminder of this momentous occasion? That special reminder is an individually made bib, hand embroidered with the child’s name and date of baptism. During the past two years Judy has made more than thirty of these special gifts and they certainly are gifts of love! This could, perhaps, be called the “Ministry of the Needle and Thread.” I would like to nominate Judy for the Star Light award for not only managing her family responsibilities and a full-time job but also for using her time and talent for this ministry.

With Gratitude, Mary Lou Carlson

David DeLaus

David, throughout high school at HFL, was an athlete, made National Honor Society and volunteered to serve every month at the Open Meal. Each month he made a salad that fed over 40 people. We are so proud of you, David! Thank you so much for all of your support throughout the years. It was an honor serving with you. Best of luck!

With Gratitude, the Open Meal Ministry

Glenn Tvrdik

I would like to nominate Mr. Glenn Tvrdik for a Star Light Award. Glenn has been a very active member of the Buildings & Grounds ministry for many years. He has a very successful construction company and has been more than generous to our parish. He arranged for his sub-contractors to submit prices for various renovations that helped us put together a budget for our list of projects for the Capital Campaign. He donated materials and labor for new countertops in the MSCC kitchen. He donated the labor to install the mural in the MSCC and wall finishes in the rectory. His most recent donation was the replacement of the broken and uneven concrete pads in the sidewalk in front of the church. He is always offering his advice and expertise in helping me make decisions on repairs that need to be done throughout our campus. On behalf of the entire parish community, we thank Glenn for his dedication and generosity and for being a true “Steward” for St. Catherine of Siena Church. God Bless You, Glenn.

With Gratitude, Bob Goldbach

Nancy & Roger DeBurgomaster

Thank you so much, Nancy and Roger, for all of your hard work, planning, commitment, dedication, never ending support, generosity and mercy every month, for almost five years, with the Open Meal. You both are such an integral part to the meal. Your leadership in the kitchen is HUGE!!! I do not know what we would do without you both. Thank you for everything!!!

With Gratitude, the Open Meal Ministry

Star Lights is a recognition program that gives

parishioners an opportunity to publicly recognize

the kind words and/or actions of their fellow

parishioners. The actions of Star Lights recipients

serve as wonderful examples to us all of living a life

of stewardship.

We encourage YOU to write a Star Light to

recognize a kindness received or observed, no

matter how big or small.

"Stars of St. Catherine lighting our world"


Victoria, Gabrielle & Bridget Wangler

Three young ladies in our parish deserve recognition for the years they have served St. Catherine’s parish. Victoria, Gabrielle and Bridget Wangler were altar servers when they were younger and now as teenagers are members of our choir – sharing their lovely voices at 8:15 Mass, Christmas Masses and “Voices Raised” productions. We nominate Victoria, Gabrielle and Bridget Wangler for a Star Light award. Thank you for your dedication to St. Catherine’s.

With Gratitude, Ann & Frank Bindert

Leslie & Randy Barkin

Leslie and Randy are the example to follow for all families. They have succeeded in exhibiting the love of family and love of God while raising three wonderful children observing two faith traditions. What is important to realize is that Leslie and Randy believed it critically important for their children to participate in the traditions of the Jewish and Catholic faiths. They both have given so much to our faith community as Leslie serves our youth and the youth of our diocese and Randy frequently has volunteered to chaperone and help with the youth and in his support of Leslie and their children. They are the model for a multi faith family to emulate. Saint Catherine’s is much richer for their presence. May God continue to bless them.

With Gratitude, Deacon Jim Carra

Betty Hurley

The Social Ministry Committee is happy to honor Betty Hurley for a Star Light award for her many years of service on the committee. Betty, who recently retired, is a font of knowledge about the many agencies in the Rochester area that serve those in need of help and guidance. She quietly gave wise advice about which charities to consider featuring at the Outreach Masses. Betty, along with her son Patrick, faithfully shared their time in serving and cleaning up after each Outreach Coffee Hour. Betty’s wonderful smile brightens up even the darkest day. We were blessed to have her on our committee.

With Gratitude, the Social Ministry Committee

Gerry Schueler

Gerry Schueler lets his light shine in so many ways. He truly is a Star Light as a Communion Minister, as an Adult Funeral Server, as a Collection Counter, as an Offertory collector, as a distributor of Weekly Bulletins, as a Grandfather and so much more. Recently his Light sparkled as brightly as our Censor which he cleaned and polished following a funeral at which he had served. Thank you, Gerry, for your generous stewardship.

With Gratitude, Ruth

Debbie Birdsall

Debbie Birdsall brought me wonderful comfort food following my recent illness. Every few weeks she would appear on my door step with her latest batch of homemade ice cream. She brightened my day with her cheerful conversation. Bridget and I were blessed by her visits and I had a hard time not raiding the freezer too often!

Warmly With Gratitude, Jim Blackburn

If you know someone who is a STAR LIGHT, please

tell us about it. Nomination forms are available in the

Gathering Space or online at www.saintcath.org

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January 2

Parish Office Closed

Happy New Year!

January 8

Religious Ed & Youth Nite

January 8

Communion Parent Meeting

9:30am Community Center

January 10

Family Faith Festival

5:30pm

January 14 & 15

Starlight Celebration

Weekend Mass

January 14

Open Meal

3:00pm

January 16

Office Closed

January 22


January 28 & 29

Winter Outreach Weekend for Green Visions

Green Visions is a two-part community-based program based on a vision for a more vibrant and flourishing Rochester. It is a workforce development program AND phytoremediation project in the City of Rochester’s JOSANA neighborhood. Together with neighbors, we install and cultivate flourishing gardens of flowers on once-vacant and decaying lots.

February 3,4,10,11,17,18

Monsignor Schnacky Play

8pm

February 5

First Communion Enrollment

10:30 Mass

February 7

Family Faith Festival

5:30pm

February 8

Hands of Christ Celebration

St. John of Rochester

February 12


February 12

Open Meal

3:00pm

February 20

Office Closed

February 26

First Communion Workshop

11:45am

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