Our Lady of Mercy St. Brigid s Roman Catholic Family

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1 St. Brigid s Roman Catholic Family Office for both parishes is located at 44 Lake Street, LeRoy New York SERVED BY MERCEDARIAN FRIARS Fr. Michael J. Donovan, O. de M., Pastor Fr. James Chia, O. de M., Parochial Vicar Fr. Justin Freeman, O. de M., Parochial Vicar Deacon David C. Ehrhart Office Staff Denise Spadaccia, Director of Faith Formation Life Teen/Edge, Grades 6-11,Youth Minister Elaine Zalacca, Bookkeeper Susan Bobo, Parish Secretary Pat Murphy, Maintenance Coordinator Parish Contact Numbers Parish Center: Parish Fax: Love Bugs Pre-School: Fr. Michael Cell: frdonovan@ourladyofmercyleroy.org Fr. James Cell: religioused@ourladyofmercyleroy.org Fr. Justin Cell: fatherjustinafreeman@gmail.com Deacon David Cell: Denise youthminister@ourladyofmercyleroy.org Elaine bookkeeper@ourladyofmercyleroy.org Susan parishsecretary@ourladyofmercyleroy.org The bulletin and more church news can be found at our parish website: Like us on our Facebook page 100th Anniversary of the Fatima Message Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

2 OUR LADY OF MERCY, LEROY ST. BRIGID S, BERGEN Readings for the Week of January 15, 2017 Parish Monday, January 16-Weekday 7:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the Strolb and Macaluso Families by Gary and Carm Brown 8:00 a.m. Special Intention-Korrine Anderson by Spike and Sue Carmichael Tuesday, January 17-St. Anthony, abbot 7:00 a.m. Genevieve McDonald (Birth) 8:00 a.m. Sarah Zinni by Lena and Doug Wood Wednesday, January 18-Weekday 7:00 a.m. Special Intention-Sara by Theresa and Neil Phelps 8:00 a.m. Joe and Helen D Angelo by Dorothy O Geen Thursday, January 19-Weekday 7:00 a.m. Special Intention-Zoey by Ray and Shelley Stein 8:00 a.m. Shirley Bundy by Nancy Lehrer Friday, January 20-Weekday 7:00 a.m. Special Intention-Zoey by Theresa and Neil Phelps 8:00 a.m. Carol Ann VanDeWeert Morgan Saturday, January 21-St. Agnes, virgin and Martyr 9:00 a.m. RoseMary Duggan by Friends 4:30 p.m. Robert and Colette Dufort by Joan Dufort Sunday, January 22-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:15 a.m. Geno Penepent by Rodney and Susan Bobo 8:30 a.m. Frank Antinoro by 8:30am Mass Choir 10:30 a.m. Charles Longhany by RoseMary Fatcheric 5:30 p.m. For the People of the Parish St. Brigid s Tuesday, January 17-St. Anthony, abbot 8:00 a.m. Special Intention-Betty Cummings 97th Birthday Celebration Thursday, January 19-Weekday 9:00 a.m. Ted Darocha, Sr. by Bummer, Dennis, Gretchen, Patty, Peg and Bob Saturday, January 20-St. Agnes, virgin and Martyr 5:00 p.m. Melanie Solone by Tom and Jan Armstrong Sunday, January 22-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m. Joseph Stein (Anniv) by Wife, Barb and Family Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6/Ps 40/1 Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34 Monday: Heb 5:1-10/Ps 110/Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20/Ps 111/Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Ps 110/Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25--8:6/Ps 40/Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Heb 8:6-13/Ps 85/Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14/Ps 47/Mk 3:20-21 Next Sunday: Is 8:23--9:3/Ps 27/1 Cor 1:10-13, 17/Mt 4:12-23 or 4: nd Sunday in Ordinary Time "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world." This was an unusual greeting, to say the least. John the Baptist's underlying message, however, would have been crystal clear to the audience who heard it. The Jews were used to the idea of sacrificing a lamb in a ritual of atonement. Now, John was declaring that this man walking towards him, Jesus, was in fact the new lamb, the sacrificial offering that would atone for the sins not just of one person, but of all people. The sins of the whole world are forgiven in Christ. The whole world, of course, means everybody. No one is excluded from the gift of salvation. Sadly, not all people accept the gift, but it is available to them nonetheless. Today we might ask ourselves where we stand on this spectrum. Do we believe that Jesus' death has saved us? Do we believe that our sins are washed away through the sacrifice of this most spotless victim? To take it a step further, do we accept that God can forgive even the sins of our enemies, of those who have hurt and mistreated us? Can we forgive them too, as God has done through his Son, or do we fall short in this regard? When we struggle to forgive someone, we can pray for the grace to love that person as Jesus has loved us. Today, may we put to death our grudges and resentments in imitation of the Lamb who sacrificed his life on our behalf Liturgical Publications Inc. In God s mercy and tender compassion, we pray for the following members of our parish communities who have gone home to the Lord - Martin Murray, Robert Whitehair, Melanie Lynn DeFazio, Timothy DiFranco, Christine Condidorio, Mary Leone, Sherrye Cook, Nick Kabala, Brian Niccloy, Frank Antinoro, Robert Lathan, Sr, Arlene Cichocki, Alice Macaluso, Sarah Zinni, Ken MacGregor, Peter Rossi, Henry Barbeau, Jr. Edward McDermott, Charles Longhany, Willadene McNish, Jennie Hale, David Mooney and Thomas Steffenilla.

3 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 15, 2017 Happenings EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is every Thursday at the St. Peter s Worship Site opens after the 8:00 am Mass and closes at 6:30 pm with evening prayer and Benediction. Please take a moment to stop in the Church during adoration and spend some time in prayer. TODDLER OPEN GYM: On January 20th the gym will be open for toddlers (accompanied by adult) from 9:00-10:30am in the parish center gym. The cost is $2 per child ($5 per family). Toys and equipment provided. This is not part of the Love Bugs Preschool. ROSARY FOR THE END OF ABORTION: Every Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. the Mercedarian Third Order prays the Rosary for the end of abortion, world peace and for the sick or distressed of our parish. Everyone is invited to participate. THE HOLY ROSARY is prayed Monday through Friday at 6:30 a.m. and on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Please consider coming to Mass early to pray the Rosary with your fellow parishioners. ADULT CLASSES: Fr. Michael s scripture class is every Tuesday at 9:00am and 7:00pm. Fr. Justin s class on the Church History is every Wednesday at 10:00am. These classes are held at Parish Center. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. COFFEE HOUR: Join us for coffee and donuts on Sunday, January 22nd following the 10:30am Mass. There will be plenty of coffee, refreshments and fellowship. MERCEDRIAN THIRD ORDER will meet on Saturday, January 28th at 9:30am at Parish Center. Parish: We are greatly in need of both men and women to clean our church. Please consider volunteering for this very important ministry. Volunteers need only give four hours per month for this task. Please contact Barb Sanderson at Thank you! St. Brigid s Happenings THE HOLY ROSARY is recited at St. Brigid s after the 5:00 p.m. Mass on the first Saturday of each month. All are welcome. Weekly recitation of the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction every Wednesday, at 7pm. PRAYER MINISTRY: Everyone is welcome to contact the St. Brigid Prayer Tree. If you have prayer requests, please feel free to call Marian Peck or Cheri Sheridan RECYCLED TEENS will gather for 9:00 am Mass on Thursday, January 19th. Then there will be a short meeting with a movie presentation. A lunch of pizza and wings will be enjoyed at the parish hall following the movie. Those wishing to attend are asked to call Barb Stein at Happy Birthday to Mrs. Betty Cummings who celebrates her 97th birthday on January 16th. We wish you many blessings for a very happy birthday! During the months of October, November and December we welcomed into our church through the gift of Baptism the following: William Henry Fasano, Zachary Wilfred Rider, PescaMia Antonia Caccamise, Benjamin Ridley Held, Liliana Grace Beckenbach, and Annabel Hamilton Cpin. Please pray for those who are sick. We especially ask that you remember to pray for the following people: William Alioto, William Bochicchio, Dick Butler, Bonnie Caccamise, Diane Coccia, Lucy Cucurullo, Zoey Daggett, Patty Driscoll, Sister Janet Eppolito, John Ferrara, Gerald Gaylord, Pat Lapp, Madonna Lee, Michael Mancuso, Daniel Marcellus, Roger Medley, Mary Miceli, Deb Pratt, Sam and Joan Riggi, Rose Sherman, Sarah Southcott, Juliana Spadacino, Joan Staats, and Joe Tucci. If you or a loved one is sick and would like to be added to this parish list, please call the parish office.

4 St. Peter s Church January 21 & 22 4:30 P.M. Celebrant: Fr. Justin (Deacon Dave Assists) Greeters: K. Stella, L. Stein Servers: M. Prattico, I. Cooper, P. Clark Lectors: D. Carmichael Eucharistic Ministers: MM Scanlan, N. Lehrer, J. Ziccardi 7:15 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Servers: E. Riggs Lectors: G. Clark Eucharistic Ministers: MA O Shea, J. Paganin 8:30 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. James Greeters: A. DeFelice, L. Horgan Servers: A. Pabros, D. Mark Lectors: R. Pangrazio Eucharistic Ministers: B. Woodruff, J. Woodruff 10:30 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. Michael (Deacon Dave Assists) Greeters: M. McCumiskey, C. Dumbleton Servers: G. Cayouette, K. Warner, M. Warner Lectors: J. VanIngen, G. Fernaays Eucharistic Ministers: K. Sullivan, J. Mathis, B. Wardell 5:30 P.M. Celebrant: Fr. Justin Servers: M. Covert, M. Covert, S. Zerillo Lectors: Faith Formation Student Eucharistic Ministers: P. Palmer St. Brigid s Church 5:00 P.M. Celebrant: Fr. James Hospitality: B. Johnston and Granddaughters Lectors: L. Cudney Eucharistic Ministers: C. Kraszewski, D. Maher, T. Dyer 9:00 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. Justin Hospitality: C. Hersom and Children Servers: F. Hersom, A. McLaughlin Lectors: AM Barclay Eucharistic Ministers: K. Lang, B. Zeitvogel, M. DiQuattro If you are unable to fill your time, PLEASE take the time to find a replacement. Thank you! SUNDAY COLLECTIONS... $10, Candles... $ St. Brigid s.... $1, Candles... $8.25 Thank you for your generosity and support!

5 MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Saturday Vigil 4:30 PM Sunday 7:15 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM & 5:30 PM Saint Brigid s Church Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Daily Mass Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM & 8:00 AM Saturday: 9:00 AM Saint Brigid s Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM Third Thursday of Month 9:00 AM Confessions Saturday: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM St. Brigid Saturday: 4:00 PM-4:30 PM MARDI GRAS DINNER & RAFFLE The Love Bugs Preschool Program at Parish will host a Mardi Gras Dinner and Raffle on Saturday, February 25, 2017 in the parish center. Plan to come celebrate an evening of fun with dinner, dessert, beer, wine, soda plus a chance to win cash prizes. Tickets are $25 per person. The preschool will also have a basket raffle and welcomes donations. SAVE THE DATE For more information call the parish office SAVE THE DATE: Parish will hold their St. Joseph s Table on Sunday, March 19th. Stayed tuned to the bulletin for more details and mark your calendars!