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CharISM - January 2004
Christ the King • St. Ann’s Commuity • St. Cecilia • St. Margaret Mary • St. Salome • St. Thomas the Apostle
What’s Going On
CharISM
CharISM
CharISM is published quarterly by the
Irondequoit Senior Ministries (ISM), a
The voice of the
.
regional ministry for seniors sponsored by
Christ the King, St. Ann’s Community, St.
Cecilia, St. Margaret Mary, St. Salome and St.
Irondequoit
Thomas the Apostle Churches with addition-
al funding by the Diocese of Rochester.
Senior
Contributors for this issue: Rev.
Richard Beligotti, , Steve D’Arienzo, Rev. Ministries
James Doyle, Skye Ernst, Edward Fleche,
January 2004
Virginia Fleche, Anne Kelderhouse,
The Holy Spirit’s gift of wisdom and age.
. All are invited to these regional events hosted by ISM
Donaldlene McGrain, Rev. Norman Tanck,
Rev. Bobbie Tobin, Evelyn Tompkin, Marge
Volune 2, Issue 1
GOD CALL TO SALVATION
LENTEN SCRIPTURE STUDY SERIES Winner.
Editor: Donna Walker .
Layout & Design: Lorraine Till My Life Flows on in Endless Song
The Message of Holy Week Old Testament Readings
PRESENTER: Rev. Joseph Brennan Spring 2004 CharISM By Rev. Norman Tanck, C.S.B
Pastor, Christ the King Church
encounter God. God
created the world with
LOCATION: Christ the King Church
T
DATES: Friday: March 5, 12, 19, 26 You are invited to share your gifts “from here is a hymn the passing of time,
TIME: 3:30 to 4:45 PM the Holy Spirit of wisdom and age” in the we often sing at seven days. In the full-
next CharISM issue. What can you do? You Christ the King ness of time, the Word
Fri. March 5: Creation Story: Genesis 1 can write an article; take pictures; give us Church that begins became flesh and
Fri. March 12: A new people of God out of Slavery: Exodus 14 your ideas; share a prayer, a sketch, your with, “My life flows on dwelt among us. And in
Fri. March 19: Servant Song: Isaiah 52-53 humor or poem or be a part of the editoral in endless song…” Our time, we await Christ’s
Fri. March 26: Paschal Lamb: Exodus 13
Participants may want to stay and enjoy a fish dinner hosted by
. staff. Don’t be shy. CharISM is about you.
Deadline for April 2004 Issue:
March 1st
lives do flow on like a
song, each season a
verse of an unfolding
return in glory.
The refrain of the
hymn that I mentioned
Christ the King Boy Scout Troup 233 – A very popular combination!!! ballad; some verses at the beginning ends
MAPPING THE ROAD TO CALVARY
ISM Staff happy, others sad. Our
lives are a song that Christians should
this way, “… Since Love
is Lord of heaven and
Reflection on The Passion According to Luke Donna Walker, Coordinator – 697-6322 remembers the past always rejoice in the earth, How can I keep
PRESENTER: Rev. Sebastian Falcone dwalker@stannscommunity.com and dreams of the gift of time and never
from singing?” And so
LOCATION: St. Ann’s Community future while singing of fear its passing.
we thank God as we
DATES: Monday: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Good Samaritan Transportation (GST) the present moment. Maturing and aging are
begin 2004 for all the
TIME: 7 to 8:30 PM Steve D’Arienzo, Coordinator – 336-1777 We live our lives in time part of the flow of
sdarienzo@stannscommunity.com that is ever changing time, part of our end- times and seasons of
Mon. March 00: Jesus’ Journey to Jerusalem our lives and we join
never ending. To resist less song. Human
Mon. March 00: Last Days In Jerusalem and the Farewell Meal the Church through-
the flow, to fail to sing growth and develop-
Mon. March 00: Prayer of Agony in An Olive Grove
Mon. March 00: Trial, Nailed to a Cross, Final Hour ISM Wish List: the song, is to reject the ment can only happen out the ages as she
sings her new but
mysteries revealed in as we move from one ries of the past, we to live as fully as possi-
• Delivery person in Irondequoit 2 time. To stop time is to stage or season of our have to move beyond ble in the present. ancient refrain, “Jesus
TRAVEL: DINNER AND SHOW: hours a month. stop life. To go back is lives to the next. While them. While dreaming Time for us is Christ, yesterday, today
“Papal Treasures and Earthly Pleasure” The Lawrence Welk Show and Dinner • Office helper 2 hours a week at your not possible. cherishing our memo- of the future, we need sacred. It is where we
.
and for ever.”
Vatican Exhibit in Cincinnati, Ohio at Town and Country Buffet, Toronto convenience. Computer skills helpful.
Travel with Fr. Norman Tanck, Pastor of Hummingbird Center Toronto, Canada • Share your faith. Tell us memories of
.
Christ the King Wednesday, April 28, 2004 $82 pp. your First Holy Communion Day.
Wed. March 3rd through Payment by March 1 to • Share your memories. Tell us those New Logo For Area Ministry talent and spirit.
Friday, March 5th Marlene at 342-3982 or Linda at 544-4694. sayings that you heard over and over when The ISM logo is an invita-
$366 pp double occupancy; you were growing up but haven’t heard in It’s Official….. The Iron- three-dimensional work was tion for all of us to respond
$342 pp triple occupancy AARP SAFE DRIVING COURSES years. dequoit Senior Ministries featured in Windows on to love God and one another
Payment by January 30 to Cost for 2 class session: $10 Call Donna at 697-6322 or has a logo!!!! Irondequoit 2003. He is a especially seniors. Our pro-
Marlene at 342-3928 or Linda at 544-4694. Session I: Feb. 23 and 24 (Mon/Tue). dwalker@stannscommunity.com The ISM logo was retired Eastman Kodak art grams are designed with sen-
Session II: March 16 and 18 (Tue/Thur) designed by artist extraordi- director, parishioner of St. iors in mind but are open to
. 9:15 am to 1:30 at St. Salome School
4282 Culver Road. Reservations at 336-1777.
ISM & GST offices located at St. Ann’s Community,
1500 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621
naire and all around great
guy, Lou Lanzi.
Recently, Lou’s colorful
Cecilia parish and, most
notably, husband of Sally.
Lou, thanks for sharing your
everyone. ISM is a ministry
by, with and for seniors. ISM
is your invitation to join in!
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CharISM - January 2004 CharISM - January 2004
Senior Spotlight Good Samaritan Transportation (GST)
GST Expanding Reach
Planting Seeds of Love Irondequoit FaithLink
Good Samaritan Transportation (GST) is
By Virginia and a ride to the train sta- garden. David loves By Rev. Bobbi Tobin this unique service. moving out… out of Irondequoit, that is!!!.
Ed Fleche tion in Monsignor’s gardening and brags For over four years FaithLink Board of Starting January, GST can
St. Thomas the big black Buick. After about his amazing some clergy in Directors’ President, take seniors to appoint-
Apostle unloading trunks asparagus plant that Irondequoit envisioned Father Peter Bayer, is ments outside the
As the twig is bent, from Rome, it was on comes back every a transportation min- delighted with the posi- Irondequoit area.
so the tree will grow. to Runds, past the lob- year. istry for seniors in the tive response to the "Because GST was
For David Kommeth, ster tanks and into the God has filled town of Irondequoit. service. At this time of just starting, we limit-
the threads of faith in restaurant for lunch. David’s life with lov- That vision became a year, clients are grateful ed our rides to destina-
God and care for the He smiles. “It was two ing relationships. The reality on September that they can rely upon tions in Irondequoit."
elderly shaped his life. o’clock before we got Kommeth’s cared for 29th when passengers FaithLink while friends says Steve D’Arienzo, coor-
Early on, back to class.” Sally’s 90 year old aunt boarded the Irondequoit and neighbors are out dinator for Good Samaritan
Monsignor Burns One of a family of who lived with them FaithLink van. of town or do not drive Transportation. However, seniors call GST
took David under his five, David grew up for a year until she Irondequoit Faith- in snow. Each positive asking for rides to hospitals, medical and
wing. In eighth grade, on Oaklawn Drive died. When David’s Link offers seniors free Rev. Tobin comment is another link dental offices in the greater Rochester area.
Monsignor asked where his mother still father was at St. Ann’s, rides in a wheelchair in a chain of reasons that "Thanks to the willingness of our volunteer
David to care for an lives. After attending he would stop every accessible van to medical, dental and FaithLink is a vital ministry. drivers, now GST can take them were they
elderly, infirm man. Aquinas and St. evening to help with other specified appointments in the This venture was begun in faith. need to go."
On his lunch break, Bonaventure, David his dinner. Now, Town of Irondequoit and the We need your prayers for FaithLink’s GST started eight months ago and has
he rode his bike to the worked at Xerox and David volunteers at Rochester General Hospital Campus. continued growth. Can you help? given over 250 rides to seniors from our six
man’s home to help retired 5 years ago. He Sunset House. “I do Though the service is free, dona- NOTE: Senior from our parishes parishes. In addition to medical appoint-
wash, dress and get David Kommenth in his garden. and his wife Sally whatever needs to be tions are welcomed. who can get in and out of a private ments, GST also gives rides in Irondequoit
him into his wheel- raised a family of done at the moment,” Partnership best describes vehicle should call GOOD Samaritan to legal appointments, visits to nursing
chair. “Be respectful Monsignor and St. bers when he and three boys and a girl. David said. “The FaithLink. Clergy from Irondequoit Transportation (336-17770) for help homes and church services.
of seniors” was the Thomas School. some cronies got out The Kommeth home strong impression I Faith Communities, government with rides. Senior parishioners need- GST is always in need of volunteer driv-
lesson learned from School wasn’t all of Sr. Joseph Mary’s always included a get from the patients officials from the Town of ing wheelchair accessible service ers and dispatchers. If you can work as little
his parents, work. David remem- eighth grade class for flower and vegetable Continued on page 7 Irondequoit and New York State should call FaithLink at 288-4099. as 1 hour every other week, we can use your
Office for the Aging and Medical Rev. Bobbi Tobin is Pastor of help. We invite you to put your faith in
Motor Service of Rochester and Irondequoit Presbyterian Church action. Become a GST volunteer!
My Special Grandma, By Skye Marie Ernst Grammy Monroe County came together in a
spirit of cooperation. Through their
and Secretary of Irondequoit Senior
Transportation Ministry, FaithLink.
To volunteer or to schedule a ride, call
the GST office at 336-1777.
M
y Grandma is special to me By Donaldlene McGrain combined efforts Irondequoit has
because she doesn’t live near Grandparent from
me, so when I do get to see her, St. Margaret Mary Church
those moments are very precious. I get
to hear stories about India where my
God’s precious gifts Life-Time Learning: Senior Drivers Go Back to Class
Mom’s family is from. I feel lonely when Reaching out, are Seniors are back Good News---
my friend across the street goes to her in the classroom to There are no tests but
Angels from heaven
Grandma’s to visit – it makes me wish sharpen their driving completion of the
my Grandma could be nearby too. Nurtured by skills!!! course may entitle
My Grandma stays with us for a long In October, The you up to a 10%
time when she visits Rochester. When we Divine guidance. Irondequoit Senior reduction on your
are together I read stories to her, we laugh Patience, knowledge, wisdom Ministries began auto liability premi-
together, and we play games. My Grandma offering AARP Driver um. The $10 registra-
always makes me say prayers with her but Muriel Pinto and her granddaughter Skye Ernst. An abundance of love. Safety Classes at St. tion fee covers the
then I realize that she just wants to keep Reciting prayers, stories with Salome’s School. cost of the driver
me safe and close to God because she Skye is 10 years old 5th Grader at Students learn workbook.
loves me. She’s very proud of me when I Iroquois School and a member of St Enthusiasm, excitement, joy. defensive driving This 8 hour
altar serve in church and I know my Margaret Mary Church . Sky’s grandma, Never forgetting hugs and kisses techniques, new traf- course that is present-
Grandpa Leo who is in heaven is happy Muriel Pinto is from Bombay, India. fic laws and rules of ed over 2 days in 4
too. Once when she was in Canada I was She is a Canadian resident and divides To all their grandchildren. the road. The course, Janette Masetta AARP Driver Safety instructor in class at St. Salome’s School. hour sessions.
talking to her on the phone and she said her time between her five children (and oriented toward the Additional sessions
Singing God’s praise to them.
out of all her granddaughters I was her grandchildren) in Toronto, Boston, senior driver, includes compensation techniques for age relat- are scheduled throughout 2004. Class size is limited, so call the
biggest jewel. I love my Grandma. Rochester, Goa (India), and Bombay. ed change in vision, hearing and reaction time. GST office early to register, 336-1777. See schedule on page 8.
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Charism - January 2004 CharISM - January 2004
Fun and Games Travel
Name That Church Grape Country Escapade Visit to Area Shrines
By Marge Winner, St. Margaret Mary October 24, 2003 In August, Fr. Jack Rosse accompanied ISM travelers to Our
Lady of Victory Basilica National Shrine, Buffalo, and Our
Can you find the feast day and clue for the patrons of our churches? Answers are on page 7. Lady of Fatima Shrine in Lewiston.
1. St. Thomas the Apostle 2. St. Ann’s Community 3. St. Margaret Mary
4. Christ the King 5. St. Salome 6. St. Cecilia
Feast Day “Holy” Clue
____ Last Sunday of Liturgical Year ____ The Doubter. Believed because he saw.
____ November 22 ____ Patron saint of music.
____ July 3 ____ Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
____ October 16 ____ Grandmother of Jesus.
____ July 26 ____ The Alpha and Omega.
____ October 22 ____ The mother of apostles James and John.
Word Smart
Congratulations to Raymond Stone from St. Cecilia Church for beating the Puzzler last issue. He came
up with 166 words from “Good Samaritan” – 41 words more than our puzzler Marge Winner. Hot Dog!!!!
Senior Moments
Last issue, we asked you for “Sounds of Long Ago”. Here are some sounds that have faded
in the past: Thanks to all who shared their memories!
1. The sound of black coal shooting into coal bins in the basement.
2. The rattle of the ragman’s cart and his cry of “Ra-a-gs. Any old rags. We buy old rags.”
Bill and Catherine Mahaney, St. Thomas Apostle enjoy the fall landscape from the
3. Gregorian Chants sung at High Mass. bow of the Canandaigua Lady.
4. The milkman’s ‘Yip, Yip” and the clip-pity-clop of horses’ hoofs on the pavement as she
pulled the milkman’s wagon.
5. Metal chains on tires clanking on the snow and ice packed roads.
6. The sound of vacuum tubes in Sibley’s and Eastwood’s swooshing our money away and
returning change.
7. The Kodak Park work-whistle sounding at 8 am, noon and 5 pm.
8. The cry of the huckster, peddling his produce on city streets- “Fresh corn. Apples Straw- Yum! ISM travelers
berries.” enjoyed lunch and award
9. The newsboy hawking his papers early Sunday Morning – “Morn-ing Paa-per” winning grape pie at the
Historic Naples Hotel.
10. When an important news story broke: “Extra!! Extra!! “Read all about it!
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CharISM - January 2004 CharISM - January 2004
Generosity
Reflections Health
Preventing falls
Year by Year
By Evelyn Tompkin, St. Cecilia Church
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We finished with holiday cheer- July is time for summer fun-
Anne L. Kelderhouse, RN
Generosity can on the fire rig. St. Cecilia Parish Health Ministry Then went into a brand new August has its share of sun.
have different mean- Companion firefight- year! Then September comes with
ings. Our initial ers rescued him Bad news: Some falls are not preventable.
thoughts extend to exposing their own Good news: Most falls can be prevented.
After all the January sales, hint of fall,
philanthropists who lives in a generous act Let's get through this winter with no Comes February with its heart- But bright October is best of all!
donate financially to of concern. Witness falls, so when spring arrives we'll be ready felt tales;
worthy charities such the daily gestures of to fully enjoy it. November is rather bleak and
as schools and hospi- concern by seniors for Here’s a top 11 list of things you can do Then blustery March comes on dreary,
tals. God bless them. residents in nursing to prevent falls this winter. the scene- But December comes and makes
Society needs them as And April showers make things things cheery!
they are admirable in • Remove scatter rugs; they’re dangerous!!
green. Yes, we’re back to holiday cheer
their concern and • Clear pathways for walking.
love for worthwhile May brings blossoms, And so, there goes another
• Use those glasses, if you need them, espe-
fresh and sweet-
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causes.
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Fathers Robert Bradler, Timothy Horan, Peter Bayer, Kevin McKenna, Norman Tanck
After fifty-four and Richard Beligotti concelebrated the Mass of Thanksgiving. cially when walking. year!!!
years in the ministry • Never turn suddenly, especially on stairs. In June there are ripe
of Catholic Faith strawberries to eat.
Communities, I have
Giving Thanks • When walking in an unfamiliar area,
check for obstacles or hidden steps.
built up a repertoire
of memories and
to God for His • Change position slowly, especially from ISM Committee
sitting to standing. Quick changes can
experiences that cap-
ture and explain other
Blessings. drop your blood pressure and make you
Christ the King
445 Kings Highway 14617
meanings of generosi- homes like St. Ann’s On October 27, 2003 a Mass of dizzy. 266-1288
ty. Hundreds of exam- Home for the Aged. Thanksgiving was celebrated to • Don’t get dehydrated -- drink at least (1) www.churchofctk.org
ples of generosity can Seniors visiting resi- mark the first anniversary of the one quart of liquid a day. Rev. Norman Tanck, CSB, Pastor
be cited in the lives of dents, pushing wheel- Irondequoit Senior Ministries. Our • Need a walker or a cane for assistance? ftanck@dor.org
loving and caring men chairs to daily Mass, parish pastors, priests and deacons USE IT. Joan Dalberth – 342-5380
and women. transporting patients concelebrated the Mass at St. Ann’s sdalbert@rochester.rr.com
Generosity is a to services, volunteer- Community attended by more than • If available, use the rail on stairs. If not,
virtue deep within the ing time at the gift 200 people. Fr. Peter Bayer, St. Ann’s Community ask someone to help you. St. Ann’s Community Back row: Rose Grassi, Joan Dalberth, Sally
human heart and spir- shop… Compassionate • “These boots are made for walking”…. 1500 Portland Avenue 14621 Lanzi. Front row: Sue Whalen, David
it. It seeks no praise or and merciful acts wear sensible shoes or boots. Rev. Peter Bayer, Chaplain Kommeth
glory. The bible done by seniors. • Keep moving- walking, chair exercises, 697-6446
encourages generosi- Irondequoit sen- even household chores keep usfit and rcallea@stannscommunity.com
ty…"give of the gifts iors have so much to strong. Rose Grassi – 544-5619 St. Salome Church
you have received." offer, not just to the 4282 Culver Rd. 14622
Clergy, deacons, pas- elderly but to any age St. Cecilia Church 323-1160
toral lay ministers and group. As we begin a David Kommeth 2732 Culver Road 14622 Rev. Richard Beligotti, Pastor
especially senior citi- new year, may the Continued from page 2 467-4286 istsalom@dor.org
zens share their skills Infant of Bethlehem is acceptance; they are at peace.” www.stcecliasonline.org
and knowledge to be our model of gen- David got involved with ISM in 2002 Rev. Kevin McKenna, Pastor St. Thomas the Apostle Church
bring assurance and erosity in this world to facilitating fact finding sessions and now is mckenna@dor.org 4536 St. Paul Blvd. 14617
kindness to those in enjoy each other and the ISM representative from St. Thomas Sally Lanzi – 467-3794 342-2323
crisis. Several years the beautiful things Church. David is pleased with the success Loulan@bluefrognet.net www.stthomasirondequoit.com
ago, a major fire at God created. of Good Samaritan Transportation and Rev. Robert Bradler, Pastor
Ridge Lumber Rev. James Doyle wants to see other services grow. “I hope St. Margaret Mary Church fbradler@dor.org
Company almost was pastor of St. Rose programs for the elderly will be organized 401 Rogers Parkway 14617 David Kommeth- 338-1290
claimed the life a fire- Church, Lima for thir- throughout the diocese,” he said. “With the 342-2100 djk3917@aol.com
fighter. The winds ty years and served as number of older people growing, we have www.saintmargaretmary.net
shifted and his life a volunteer firefight- to be prepared to care for them, as they did Rev. Timothy Horan, Pastor
was threatened by er/fire police officer. earlier for us.” fhoran@dor.org Name that Church Answers:
flames roaring very He is retired and lives There goes David, planning the seeds of Susan Whalen - 342-2143 Feast Day: 4-6-1-3-2-5.
near the aerial bucket at Chapel Oaks. Choir members from our parishes joined their voices to praise the Lord. love. swhalen709@aol.com Holy Clues: 1-6-3-2-4-5.
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