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 July 6, 2014 Our Lady of Mercy Parish Monday, July 7 7:00 a.m. James Pat McGrath by Steve and Chris Rogers 8:00 a.m. Florence and Eugene Witkowski by Angela Lamb Tuesday, July 8 7:00 a.m. Special Intention by Ann Ehrhart 8:00 a.m. Rosemary Wagner by Catherine Stone and Joan Fernaays Wednesday, July 9 7:00 a.m. John T. Levis by Jim and Sarah Quirk 8:00 a.m. Addy Murphy (Birth) Thursday, July 10 7:00 a.m. Mary Lou Fillette by Mark and Michele Fuller 8:00 a.m. Augie Iannello III by Lisa, Lucia and Rocco Sprague Friday, July 11 7:00 a.m. Augustine Rubino by Augie Iannelli, Jr. and Family 8:00 a.m. Cal Wainwright by Maryann Saturday, July 12 9:00 a.m. Kenny Goldsmith 2:00 p.m. Wedding: Benjamin Carlie/Jeana Pflazer 4:30 p.m. Robert and Colette Dufort by Joan Dufort Sunday, July 13 7:15 a.m. Cosmo Spike O Geen by Children 8:30 a.m. Connie and Marion DeFelice (Wedd Anniv) by Angelo and Alice DeFelice 10:30 a.m. Thomas and Rita Callahan 6:00 p.m. Loretta Parnell St. Brigid s Tuesday, July 8 8:00 a.m. Doris Potaczala s 91st Birthday by Laura and Marc Scotti Thursday, July 10 8:00 a.m. Norm Pawlak s Birthday Celebration by Sandy Pawlak Saturday, July 12 5:00 p.m. John Wolf (Anniv) by Ruth and Family Sunday, July 13 9:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish Sunday: Zec 9:9-10/Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30 Monday: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22/Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13/Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12/Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9/Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Is 6:1-8/Mt 10:24-33 Next Sunday: Is 55:10-11/Rom 8:18-23/Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9 Liturgical Publications Inc. 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest." Who wouldn't appreciate some real rest? Most of us fall into the category of those "who labor." We have our jobs to do, our families to tend to, our responsibilities to take care of. Often, the tasks seem endless and our time seems so limited. How can we justify "rest" with so many things on our to-do lists? Even recreation can be labor intensive when it involves p l a n n i n g, p r e p a r i n g, traveling, or hosting. And our default modes of "resting"--whether it be watching television, taking a nap, or chatting with a friend--rarely refresh us for more than a few hours. But the rest Jesus is describing is different than this. He isn't talking about an occasional "time-out" from the duties of life. Jesus is offering us a deeper kind of relief, a liberation from the e x h a u s t i o n o f l i f e. This freedom comes when we take his yoke on our shoulders. Jesus tells us, in essence, to align ourselves with him--to do our work with him. All of our duties and responsibilities can be done with Jesus at our side. He does not promise that our obligations will magically disappear. The "rest" he offers is a kind of peace even amidst our daily lives. The refreshment Jesus brings is the comfort of his presence as we engage in the everyday tasks that we are called to do. It is not that there are no longer burdens to bear; rather, the burden is "light" when we share it with the Lord. But just how do we share the load? Perhaps by starting the morning in prayer asking Jesus to assist us, or by seeking his guidance in daily decisions, or by offering our actions to him. However we do it, when we come to him as he asked, he promises, "you will find rest."

3 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 6, 2014 Our Lady of Mercy Happenings New Beginnings will meet for lunch on Wednesday, July 9 th at 11:30 a.m. at the Terry Hills Country Club 5122 Clinton Street Road in Batavia. Please call Norma Kelly at by Monday, July 7 th to make a reservation. This is a social support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one Parish Yard Sale: Please drop off items you wish to donate to the parish yard sale to the Parish Center. Volunteers are still needed to help with sorting and selling. Sale date is both Saturday, July 19th and Sunday, July 20th. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Br. Matthew at Festival Sign Up Sheets the Oatka Festival is just around the corner and we have sign up sheets near the entrance of the church for those who want to help out in volunteering at our Waffle Booth. Please take a moment to consider how you can help! Sign-up sheets are available at the back of church. Thanks! Prayer for Independence Day Wedding Banns III Benjamin Carlie and Jeana Pfalzer Dear God, as we celebrate today with fireworks and festivals, help us never to forget the reason for our joy. Help us remember that our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness were signed into our heritage with the willing blood of American patriots. Most of all, help us remember that the rights of all people are more than words on a document, and that all people have rights because you have given us the dignity of human life. Grant freedom to all, and give us the strength to protect the rights of others. Amen. St. Brigid s Happenings Recycled Teens will gather for Mass at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 17th. Following the Mass there will be a short meeting with lunch at 11:45 a.m. at Rohrbach s at 3859 Buffalo Road. For reservations, please call Barb Stein at Please join us every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Church for the recitation of the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet. Please don t forget to return your full or empty baby bottles for All Babies Cherished! A special thanks to Elaine, Barb and Marilyn for their help and also to all those who so generously donated! ABC is in need of used or new plastic baby bottles if anyone would like to donate these. For questions, call Donna at 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 Marriage Spirituality Tune Up Packet Available: Jesus' first miracle took place at the Wedding Feast of Cana (John 2:1-12). Jesus changed the water into wine - the best wine! He changed the ordinary into the extraordinary. Every marriage whether months or 75 plus years has tune up needs. For your free practical packet with many suggestions and resources to enrich your marriage, contact the Office of Family Life: or familylife@buffalodiocese.org. Summertime with Jesus and Your Family. Your 2014 free Summer Spirituality Tool Box of Ideas is filled with practical ways to make summertime a sacred time. It is a perfect companion for your family throughout the summer months whether vacationing or being at home. Celebrate the glory of all God's creation! For your free Tool Box, contact the Office of Family Life Ministries at or familylife@buffalodiocese.org. Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July 7 11, Come along as we explore a Marvelous Mystery: The Mass Comes Alive VBS for children ages Pre-K to 6th grade. It s not too late to register on Monday morning! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE GRADUATES

4 July 12 & 13 St. Peter s Church 4:30 P.M. Greeters: U. Spillane, L. Stein Servers: I. Cooper, A. Hardie Lectors: D. Carmichael Eucharistic Ministers: S. Carmichael, K. MacGregor, B. MacGregor 7:15 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. Sasso Servers: C. Gualtieri, J. Gualtieri Lectors: E. Riggs Eucharistic Ministers: J. Paganin, E. MacGregor 8:30 A.M. Greeters: A. DeFelice, L. Horgan Servers: K. Brownell, K. Brownell Lectors: G. Privitera Eucharistic Ministers: R. Pangrazio, J. Woodruff, B. Woodruff 10:30 A.M. Greeters: R. Diskin, B. Staats Servers: N. Satter, J. Tonzi, E. Sherwood Lectors: J. Diskin, S. Satter Eucharistic Ministers: J. Staats, M. Tetrault, J. VanIngen 6:00 P.M. Servers: A. Robinson Lectors: E. Bishop Eucharistic Ministers: J. Inguaggiato St. Brigid s Church 5:00 P.M. Lectors: L. Cudney Eucharistic Ministers: B. DeFazio, M. DiQuattro, D. Powers 9:00 A.M. Servers: A. Hersom, H. Hersom Lectors: J. VanDenBosch Eucharistic Ministers: S. Pawlak, L. Rowsick, F. Rowsick SUNDAY COLLECTIONS Our Lady of Mercy... $5, Candles... $97.86 St. Brigid s.... $1, Candles... $24.00 Thank you for your generosity and support!

5 July 7-11 July 12 July 17 July 19 July19 & 20 August 17 Sept 20 Vacation Bible School Flowers of Carmel meet at Oratory Recycled Teens will meet at 9:00 am Men s Prayer group will meet Waffle Booth at Oatka Festival Save the Date for Family Fun Day Save the Date for the Parish Picnic St. Joseph School s 8th Grade Graduation - Class of 2014 See you in Kindergarten! The Pre-K class at Love Bugs Preschool recently visited Wolcott Street School for a morning filled with all things Kindergarten! They started their morning by being picked up by a school bus and were driven right to the bus drop off at the school. From their they visited all the different places in the school that they would see next year! Pictured here is Mrs. Panepento and the Pre-K class right before their tour!