Our Lady of Mercy St. Brigid s Roman Catholic Family

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1 Our Lady of Mercy St. Brigid s Roman Catholic Family Office for both Parishes is located in the Parish Center at 44 Lake Street, LeRoy New York SERVED BY MERCEDARIAN FRIARS Fr. Michael J. Donovan, O. de M., Pastor Fr. Kenneth Breen, O. de M. Fr. Eugene Costa, O. de M. Br. Daniel Bowen, O. de M. DRE, Sacristan Deacon David C. Ehrhart Office Staff Jackie Paganin, Office Coordinator Denise Spadaccia, Bookkeeper, Youth Minister Susan Bobo, Parish Secretary Pat Murphy, Maintenance Coordinator MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Masses are as follows Saturday Vigil 4:30 p.m. Sunday 7:15, 8:30, 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. at St. Peter s Church Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. at St. Brigid s Church Daily Mass is celebrated at St. Joseph s Oratory at 7:00 & 8:00 a.m. Monday-Friday and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday St. Brigid s on Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 a.m. and at 9:00 a.m. the Third Thursday of each month Confessions Saturday 3 to 4 pm at St. Peter s Church and 4 to 4:30 pm at St. Brigid Parish Contact Numbers Parish Center: Parish Fax: Fr. Michael s Cell: for Fr. Michael Donovan: frdonovan@ourladyofmercyleroy.org Br. Daniel s Cell: for Br. Daniel Bowen: religioused@ourladyofmercyleroy.org Deacon David s Cell: for Office Coordinator: office@ourladyofmercyleroy.org for Youth Minister: youthminister@ourladyofmercyleroy.org for Secretary: parishsecretary@ourladyofmercyleroy.org The bulletin and more church news can be found on line at our parish website: Like us on our Facebook page

2 OUR LADY OF MERCY, LEROY ST. BRIGID S, BERGEN Readings for the Week of August 17, 2014 Our Lady of Mercy Parish Monday, August 18 7:00 a.m. John Indivino (Birth) by Wife, Mary 8:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the Welsh and Horn Families by The Mary Horn Estate Tuesday, August 19 7:00 a.m. Joe Stella by John and Betty Rohl 8:00 a.m. Joseph Antinore by Wife, Lillian and Family Wednesday, August 20 7:00 a.m. Michael Steffenilla (Anniv) by Angelo and Nancy 8:00 a.m. Eleanor Stone (Birth) by Edward and Deborah Manahan Thursday, August 21 7:00 a.m. Stanley Ugorek by The Family 8:00 a.m. Ethel and Carl Lapp by Daughters and Family Friday, August 22 (Masses will be held at St. Peter s) 7:00 a.m. Rev. Msgr. Gerard L. Green by The Estate 8:00 a.m. Mary Ellen Davies (Birth) by Mary Innes and Family Saturday, August 23 9:00 a.m. Frank Bordonaro by Chris and Gina Stella 4:30 p.m. Madonna McBurney Haley by June Kanaley Sunday, August 24 7:15 a.m. James Ryan by Jack and Agnes Forsyth and Family 8:30 a.m. Gladys Zalacca by Tom Jaroszek and Family 10:30 a.m. Special Intention by The Spadaccia Family 6:00 p.m. For the People of the Parish St. Brigid s Tuesday, August 19 8:00 a.m. Stephen Flagler by Virginia Curry Thursday, August 21 (9:00 a.m. Third Thursday of each month) 9:00 a.m. Andrew Dempski by Fritz and Liz Rowsick Saturday, August 23 5:00 p.m. Chester Kraszewski by Fritz and Liz Rowsick Sunday, August 24 9:00 a.m. Richard Maher by Barb O Grady, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Powers and Jim and Marlene Ireland Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7/Rom 11:13-15, 29-32/Mt 15:21-28 Monday: Ez 24:15-23/Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10/Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11/Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Ez 36:23-28/Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Ez 37:1-14/Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: Ez 43:1-7ab/Mt 23:1-12 Next Sunday: Is 22:19-23/Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16:13-20 Liturgical Publications Inc 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish." Today's reading ends well. Jesus praises the Canaanite woman's faith and heals her daughter. But before this pleasant conclusion, we have the difficult scene between the woman and the Lord. First, he ignores her request, then he responds by talking about not throwing the food of children to dogs. Was this really as cruel as it sounds to our modern ears? No. This is one of those passages where it is essential to understand the historical context. Jesus was not leveling a terrible insult at this particular woman. He was referring to a cultural reality of the day. Jesus was ministering outside of Jewish territory. This woman was a gentile of the region, not a member of the Jewish people. Thus, she belonged to the culture that worshipped idols and did not follow the Jewish rituals of cleanliness. Because of these practices, the Jews referred to Gentiles as "unclean dogs." This woman, however, proved herself as worthy as the Jewish "children" at the table of the Lord. The Jews received God's blessing because they believed in God. This woman proved that she did too. She was also a believer who recognized Jesus as the Messiah, calling him, "Lord, Son of David!" And Jesus responded in the end by treating her as one of his children, granting her request. We too live in a culture that is more and more ignorant of the true God. We are surrounded by idols of all kinds, and by practices that are hardly clean. Like the Canaanite woman, we need the courage to be countercultural. Even when s e c u l ar s o ci e t y mi ght mo c k u s, may we be willing, like this humble woman of the Gospel, to profess our faith with passion and persistence.

3 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 17, 2014 Our Lady of Mercy Happenings Family Fun Day: A Family Fun Day will be held this Sunday, August 17th at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Center at 44 Lake Street in Le Roy. Bring the whole family from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. No Admission and all snacks are free of charge! Kids Games and Prizes, including Blue Castle Bounce House, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Sail Boat Races, Sing Along, Snacks, Ring Toss, and Coffee & Donuts. The family fun day is sponsored by the Mercedarian Third Order. RCIA Classes: Classes for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults will begin in September. Who is the R.C.I.A. program for? Adults who want to receive the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. Non-Catholic Christians who are seeking to become Catholics. Catholics who have been away from the practice of the Faith for an extended period of time. Anyone interested in learning more about their Catholic Faith. If you, or someone you know is interested in R.C.I.A. please call Deacon David Ehrhart at (585) The Fatima Pilgrim Virgin Statue, will be here at the St. Peter s Worship Site all day on Friday, August 22nd the Queenship of Mary. Take note that the morning Masses will also be held at the St. Peter s Worship Site for that day. Don t forget - starting Sunday, September 7th, 2014 the evening Mass time changes to 5:30 p.m. from 6:00 p.m. In honor of the Feast day of Our Lady of M e r c y, a l l parishioners from Our Lady of Mercy and St. Brigid Parishes are invited to a parish picnic on Saturday, September 20th, 2014 at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Center at 44 Lake Street in LeRoy following the evening Masses at OLM and St. Brigid Church. Please sign up to let us know if you will attending, if you can bring a dish to pass and we also need volunteers to help set up, serve and clean up. The Parish will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, rolls, condiments and drinks. Everyone is invited! This will be a great time to visit fellow parishioners and welcome our new families! Sign up sheets are now available at the back of both churches. St. Brigid s Happenings Recycled Teens: Our next event will be Thursday, August 21, Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. followed by a picnic at the church hall. Please bring a dish to pass. Meat and rolls will be furnished. Please join us every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Church for the recitation of the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet. PRAYER MINISTRY: Anyone is welcome to contact the St. Brigid Prayer Tree. If you have prayer requests, please feel free to call one of the following: Alberta Hawkins , Debbie Kraszewski , Marion Peck or Cheri Sheridan NEW FALL SERIES COMING TO EWTN ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 31ST: EWTN News Nightly, the first global Catholic news program of its kind, leads EWTN's exciting line-up. Tune-in weeknights at 6:00 p.m. ET/PT for world news from a Catholic perspective! Also, don't miss our newest live daytime talk show, At Home With Jim and Joy, a weekly look at issues surrounding marriage, family and life! Wish there was a way to learn more about the Church's many apostolates? The Church Universal will spotlight many exciting groups impacting the Church and the world today, while Vocation Boom will help men discern whether God is calling them to the priesthood. Tune in at 10:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 21 or at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 23 for a special look at the new programs airing this Fall on EWTN! Visit for dates and times of these programs and a host of others! Saints Joachim & Anne Parish will hold a Chiavetta s Chicken BBQ on Labor Day, Monday, September 1st at the St. Vincent s Auditorium on Walnut Street in Attica from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (or until sold out). The cost is $9.50 and will include dessert and beverage. Take-outs are available. There will also be a Chinese Auction with many baskets and prizes. Winners will be notified and do not have to be present to win. For more information, call (585) The next Summer Concert is Thursday, August 21, 2004 from 7:00 8:15pm at Trigon Park with music entertainment by Criss Devalder on his trombone. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Invite your family and friends. For inclement weather the concert will be in the Memorial Auditorium.

4 August 23 & 24 St. Peter s Church 4:30 P.M. Greeters: U. Spillane Servers: K. Brownell, K. Brownell Lectors: N. Lehrer Eucharistic Ministers: R. Fatcheric, P. Lapp, M. Scanlan 7:15 A.M. Servers: K. Zehler, M. Zehler Lectors: T. Hassett Eucharistic Ministers: J. Penepent, R. Stein 8:30 A.M. Greeters: L. Horgan Servers: C. Ashley, N. Yauchzee Lectors: R. Pangrazio Eucharistic Ministers: D. Mooney, B. Woodruff, J. Woodruff 10:30 A.M. Greeters: C. Dumbleton, C. Lawrence Servers: A. Warner, K. Warner, M. Warner Lectors: E. Bishop, R. McKeon Eucharistic Ministers:L. Spadaccia, M. Tetrault, K. Weber 6:00 P.M. Servers: A. Robinson Lectors: D. Spadaccia Eucharistic Ministers: P. Palmer St. Brigid s Church 5:00 P.M. Lectors: A.M. Barclay Eucharistic Ministers: R. Gardner, B. DeFazio, J. Mowers 9:00 A.M. Servers: A. Hersom, H. Hersom Lectors: K. Lang Eucharistic Ministers: L. Cudney, D. Powers, P. Lang If you are unable to fill your time, PLEASE take the time to find a replacement. Thank you! SUNDAY COLLECTIONS Our Lady of Mercy... $8, St. Brigid s.... $2, Candles... $22.75 Thank you for your generosity and support!

5 August 17 August 21 August 22 Sept 7 Sept 13 & 14 Sept 13 Sept 20 Sept 21 Sept 21 Third Order - Family Fun Day Recycled Teens - Mass at 9am and picnic National Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima at OLM Sunday evening Masses at Our Lady of Mercy Parish will begin at its new time of 5:30 p.m. Faith Formation Classes begin St. Brigid s Coffee Hour OLM & St. Brigid Parishes Picnic Catechetical Sunday St. Brigid s Coffee Hour Religious Education News: Registration forms will be arriving in your mailboxes soon! You enter these doors...not as a stranger, but as a guest of God. Are you new to the parish or visiting for the first time? Please stop and introduce yourself to Fr. Michael after Mass. We welcome you to Our Lady of Mercy and St. Brigid Parishes and hope you consider joining. Registration forms are available by calling the parish office at (585) or by visiting our website at The Diocese of Buffalo wishes to honor couples who will observe their 50th, 60th, and 70th wedding anniversaries and recognize the beauty of their faithfulness, sacrifice, and joy in daily married life. Couples celebrating their Golden and Diamond Anniversaries of Marriage in 2014 are invited to a special Mass at St. Joseph s Cathedral on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. During the Mass couples will renew their marriage vows. A reception will follow at the Adam s Mark Hotel. Family members are encouraged and most welcome to attend both the Mass and reception. For further information or to register, contact the parish office at (585) Fundraising for New Boiler Wine Tasting.$2, Waffle Stand.$3, Garage Sale...$2, Donations to date..$4, Memorials.$2, Total to date $14, Still needed. $40,261.10