Readings for the Week of September 24, Our Lady of Mercy Parish

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2 OUR LADY OF MERCY, LEROY Parish Monday, September 25-Weekday 7:00 a.m. Tom Ryan by Family 8:00 a.m. Sam and Mary Taravella (Wedd Anniv) by Barb and Don Stein Tuesday, September 26-Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs 7:00 a.m. Moe Brayley (Anniv) by Family 8:00 a.m. Kenny Stein by Ray and Shelley Stein Wednesday, September 27-St. Vincent de Paul, Priest 7:00 a.m. Sylvia Brehmer by Fred and Jim Mangefrida, Augie Ianello 8:00 a.m. Bradford Grice (Anniv) by Daughters and Family Thursday, September 28-St. Wenceslaus, Martyr; St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs 7:00 a.m. Thomas and Betty Welsh by Estate of Elizabeth A. Welsh 8:00 a.m. Ken MacGregor (Anniv) by Barb and Family Friday, September 29-Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels 7:00 a.m. Mercedarian Benefactors/PMA 8:00 a.m. Pat Lapp by Lorraine Maloy Saturday, September 30-St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church 9:00 a.m. Anthony and Ida Rapone by Mark and Michele Fuller 2:00 p.m. WEDDING: Christopher Cody & Stacey Crosier 4:30 p.m. Sue Scanlan-Jones by The Tomidy Family Sunday, October 1-26th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Respect Life Sunday 7:15 a.m. Cris Condidorio by Ron, Regina and Monica Smith 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Shirley Bundy by Margy Antinore 10:30 a.m. Donald Wyant by Russ and Anna Kuitems 5:30 p.m. For the People of the Parish WEDDING BANNS III Christopher Cody & Stacey Crosier WEDDING BANNS III Robert Husted & Kellie Donovan ST. BRIGID S, BERGEN Readings for the Week of September 24, 2017 Sunday: Is 55:6-9/Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18/Phil 1:20c- 24, 27a/Mt 20:1-16a Monday: Ezr 1:1-6/Ps 126:1b-6/Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20/Ps 122:1-5/Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9/Tb 13:2-4befghn, 7-8/Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Hg 1:1-8/Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b/Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Dn 7:9-10, or Rv 12:7-12a/Ps 138:1- Saturday: 5/Jn 1:47-51 Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a/Jr 31:10-12ab, 13/Lk 9:43b-45 Next Sunday: Ez 18:25-28/Ps 25:4-9/Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5/ Mt 21:28-32 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 St. Brigid s Tuesday, September 26-Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs 8:00 a.m. Special Intention-Birthday for Graham Martin Pawlak by Norm and Sandy Pawlak Thursday, September 28-St. Wenceslaus, Martyr; St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs (9:00 a.m.-third Thursday of each month) 8:00 a.m. Special Intention-For the Good Health for Mary O Rourke by The Smith Family Saturday, September 30-St. Jerome 2:00 p.m. WEDDING: Robert Husted & Kellie Donovan 5:00 p.m. Frank DiQuattro by Sam and Barb DeFazio Sunday, October 1-26th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Respect 9:00 a.m. Buddy Filowick (Birth) by Eleanor Filowick

3 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 Happenings THURSDAYS: Eucharistic Adoration follows the 8:00am Mass concluding at 6:30pm with Evening Prayer and Benediction. ROSARY: October 7 - FIRST SATURDAY The Holy Rosary is prayed at 8:00 a.m. Following the 9:00 a.m. Mass 12:00 p.m. in front of the Church THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING CHRIST THE KING SEMNIARY. Last weekend was the annual collection for Christ the King Seminary. Thank you to everyone who donated for your generous support. If you missed the collection it s not too late to answer the call and support our seminary s important work of educating our future priests, deacons and lay leaders to serve in our diocese. Donations are still being accepted at or by calling Gifts may also be placed in the collection (Attn: Seminary Appeal) or mailed to Christ the King Seminary, Attn: Parish Appeal, P.O. Box 607, East Aurora, New York FIVE POINTS THAT MAKE FOR A GROWING AND VIBRANT PARISH: 1. The Gospel is preached and received in all its fullness 2. The sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is being frequently celebrated by the members of the par ish 1. Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar is fre quently visited and adored by the parishioners 2. Loving devotion to the Blessed Mother of God is present in the parish 5. The needy in the area are being looked after by the parish. OUR LADY OF MERCY FINANCIAL REPORT SUNDAY COLLECTIONS September 9 & $5, Candles... $ Expense Payments.... $10, Income:... $6, Expense:... $10, Difference:... ($4,186.16) Diocese: Christ the King Seminary... $91.00 Hurricane Harvey... $3, St. Brigid s Happenings ST. BRIGID S BOOK CLUB resumes on Tuesday September 26th at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. All are welcome to join us for an interesting discussion and refreshments. SHARE-A-YARN meets Monday, October 2nd at 7:00pm. We will be knitting scarves to go with the coats collected during our coat drive. This is an easy project for the beginner. Join us. MINISTRY SCHEDULE: The Ministry Schedule for November and December is in progress. If you are not available during that time and need to make changes, please contact the appropriate volunteer and let them know. Thanks! THE LADIES OF CHARITY are sponsoring a food drive for the Backpack Program at Byron-Bergen Schools. (This program is run by the Byron Presbyterian Church.). Food is distributed to local children in need. Tags indicating needed food items are available in the back of church and in the church hall. Please leave your donations in the church hall by Sunday, October 22nd. Thank you for your generosity. THE HOLY ROSARY is recited a half hour before each weekend Mass. Saturday Rosary begins at 4:30pm. Sunday Rosary is recited at 8:30am. Please join your fellow parishioners in praying the Rosary. 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 SAINT BRIGID FINANCIAL REPORT SUNDAY COLLECTIONS September 9 & 10 St. Brigid s.... $1, Candles... $38.50 Expense Payments... $3, Income:... $1, Expense:... $3, Difference:... ($1,072.60) Due OLM for expenses paid on their behalf... $2, Difference... ($3,478.18) Diocese: Christ the King Seminary... $ Hurricane Harvey... $1,057.00

4 September 30 & October 1 4:30 P.M. Greeters: Lilly Stein, Ursula Spillane Servers: Katie & Matthew Zehler, Maria Prattico Lectors: Dave Carmichael Eucharistic Ministers: Nancy Lehrer, Judy Ziccardi 7:15 A.M. Servers: Eric Riggs Lectors: Guy Clark Eucharistic Ministers: Jeanne Penepent, Edie MacGregor 8:30 A.M. Greeters: Bonnie & Jim Woodruff Servers: Daniel Mark, Cole Ashley Lectors: Gary Privitera Eucharistic Ministers: Joan Call, Marion Roth, Ron Pangrazio 10:30 A.M. Greeters: Cindy Dumbleton, Cindy Lawrence Servers: Katelyn & Mya Hardie, Evan Sherwood Lectors: Rita McKeon, Gerry Diskin Eucharistic Ministers: Pat Clark, Larry Spadaccia, Joe Mathis 5:30 P.M. Servers: Sam & Maia Zerillo, Matthew Henning Lectors: Kathleen Henning Eucharistic Ministers: Heather Zerillo St. Brigid s Church 5:00 P.M. Hospitality: Bob & Sally Capurso Lectors: Sally Capurso Eucharistic Ministers: Barb DeFazio, Joyce Mowers, Marie DiQuattro 9:00 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Hospitality: Barb Stein, Larry Senf Servers: Frank & Samuel Hersom Lectors: Joe VanDenBosch Eucharistic Ministers: Anna Marie Barclay, Krys Lang, Sue Andrade If you are unable to fill your time, PLEASE take the time to find a replacement. Thank you!

5 RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY OCTOBER 1ST As baptized and confirmed Catholics God asks us to be witnesses for righteousness here on earth. We have that opportunity to be that witnesses for Christ and the Gospel of Life on Sunday, October 1 from 2-3pm in front of Our Lady of Mercy Church. Our parish will host a Life Chain. This is a quiet, prayerful standing/siting in front of our parish with signs that testify to the truth that all life is sacred. It is not always an easy thing to step out of our comfort zones and proclaim the Gospel. We have been given the grace to do just that from the Sacrament of Confirmation. In solidarity with thousands around the country, we will be strong in giving voice to the Gospel of Life. We will gather in the Church parking lot at 1:45pm. Please, please join us! will host a Healing Mass on Tuesday, October 10th at 7PM celebrated by the Reverend Richard McAlear, O.M.I. Father McAlear is an internationally known priest with the charism of healing. Confessions and the Anointing of the Sick will be available. We will have Fr. McAlear s books available for purchase. Please check out his website for more information 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, MaryAnn Carmichael, Diane Coccia, Joseph Crnkovich, Lucy Cucurullo, Zoey Daggett, Joshua Dinnar, Alice De- Felice, Jim Driscoll, Patty Driscoll, Joan Dufort, Sister Janet Eppolito, John Ferrara, Gerald Gaylord, Thomas Hassett, Anne Marie Hutchinson, Mary Indivino, Josephine Ivison, Joseph Kuzma, Madonna Lee, Michael Mancuso, Roger Medley, John Piraino, Deb Pratt, Sam and Joan Riggi, Phyllis Shephard, Rose Sherman, Juliana Spadacino, Deacon George Spezzano, Elaine Spezzano, Berney and Joan Staats, Joe Tucci, Beatrice Vernaccini, and Tina Vernaccini. If you or a loved one is sick and would like to be added to this parish list, please call the parish office.