Striving to know, love, and serve God in all others.

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1 Striving to know, love, and serve God in all others. This reading today contains one of the elements of the Gospel accounts about which people have many questions. Most importantly: Why does Jesus swear people to silence about these great miracles? One of the possible answers to this question is that as great as the miracles of Jesus always are, there is a greater one coming. We remember that in Greek, the miracles of Jesus are more often referred to as signs rather than as miracles. Sign is a better word. After all, a sign indicates or signifies something else. A road sign only signifies stopping, it is not stopping itself. The nature of stopping cannot be realized by the sign, it can only signify that stopping must occur at a particular place. Jesus signs or miracles are signifying something other than themselves in a similar way. What could this be? The Gospel writers were extremely wise in presenting the material to us in this way. It is not to Jesus individual signs that we should be directed, but it is to the marriage of heaven and earth that will come about in his death and resurrection that we should look. This is the greatest of all of the signs. Therefore, it is the Cross itself in which he, himself, is revealed. The signs he performs in his ministry, however stupendous, are not greater than the reason he can perform those signs: namely, that he is God incarnate. The stop sign is not greater than the fact that I understand it and actually stop. Jesus greatest sign is the Cross; that for us becomes a sign that heaven has been connected to earth. The miracles of Jesus are hints, so to speak, that the Kingdom is at hand nothing will ever be the same. God has come to us, died for us, and joined us to himself as in marriage. As we prepare for Lent, it is fitting to speak of the shadow of the Cross. It contains the death of our Master and friend it also contains the revelation that Christ is Lord. The miracles are signs, lesser signs, and they are only understood in the Cross. May your Lenten journey reveal to you in the greatness of Christ s authority a deeper relationship with Jesus one that leads you to greater holiness and confidence in the power he offers us at all times and in every place. May we come here joyfully to say thank you for this gift. Your servant in Our Blessed Lord, Fr. Michael St. Mary s Church 95 North Main Street Canandaigua, NY February 11, 2018 St. Bridget s Church 15 Church Street Bloomfield, NY 14469

2 Page Page Two Two St. St. Mary s Benedict Church Roman / St. Catholic Bridget s Parish Church February 11, 2018 DAY MASS INTENTION EVENTS Sunday, February 11 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time World Day of the Sick Monday, February 12 Weekday Orthodox Lent Begins Lincoln s Birthday Tuesday, February 13 Weekday 7:30 a.m. (SM) Patricia LaBombard (Anniv.) by the family 9:00 a.m. (SM) Pat & Bill Walsh by the Walsh family 9:30 a.m. (SB) Ed Rex by Tom & Kathy Revier 11:30 a.m. (SM) Santa Palermo Infurna (Anniv.) by Libertino & Antoinette & family 4:00 p.m. (SM) The People of St. Benedict Parish 6:45 a.m. (SM) Word and Communion Service 8:00 a.m. (SB) Terry Grew by Dennis & Laurie Tepper 9:00 a.m. (SM) Carl Cimino by Mike & Marcia O Donnell & family 6:45 a.m. (SM) Alice Bebing Heck by Jerry & Judy Russi 9:00 a.m. (SM) Richard Kurz by Nancy & Paul Rubery (SM) Rite of Welcome for Reconciliation at all Masses 4:00 p.m. (SM) G.I.F.T. in Church 10:00 a.m. (SM) Prayer Shawl in the Yellow House 1:00 p.m. (SM) Year of the Eucharist Bible Study in Dougherty Hall, February 14 Thursday, February 15 Thursday after Friday, February 16 Friday after Saturday, February 17 Saturday after The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order Sunday, February 18 First Sunday of Lent Orthodox Sunday 6:45 a.m. (SM) Jim Erdle by the Campagna family 8:00 a.m. (SB) Anthony, Mary, & Joseph Comella by bequest 9:00 a.m. (SM) Rosalie & Oreste Delforte by their son 12:10 p.m. (SM) Nick Valvano by his sister, Mary 5:30 p.m. (SM) Margaret Macri Frarey by Rod & family 7:00 p.m. (SM) Evening Prayer 6:45 a.m. (SM) Ted Schmidt by Mary Schmidt 12:10 p.m. (SM) Anthony LeGrette by John & Shirley Romano 6:45 a.m. (SM) Kevin M. Carson by his loving wife, Kathryn 8:00 a.m. (SB) Word and Communion Service 11:00 a.m. Mass at Wilcox Lane 12:10 p.m. (SM) Frank Pontera by Jack & Kathy LeGrette 8:00 a.m. (SM) Lee F. Seguin by Ann & Barry Meath 5:00 p.m. (SM) Josephine Delforte by Fran Boone 7:30 a.m. (SM) Nancy Coughlan by her daughter, Katie Coughlan Hipsher 9:00 a.m. (SM) Rocco Catalfamo by his wife, Anne, & family 9:30 a.m. (SB) Bill Outhouse by Pat & Tina Crowley 11:30 a.m. (SM) June Laughlin by Joe & Aline Clement Following 12:10 p.m. Mass (SM) Soup and Salad Lunch 12:45 p.m. (SM) Stations of the Cross in Church 6:00 p.m. (SM) Soup and Salad Supper 7:00 p.m. (SM) Men s Prayer Group Meeting in the Yellow House 8:00 p.m. (SM) Choir practice in Church 10:00 a.m. (SM) The Journey in Dougherty Hall 6:30 p.m. (SM) The Journey in Dougherty Hall 8:30 a.m. (SM) Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary in Church 3:30 p.m. (SM) Confessions at St. Mary s 9:00 a.m. (SM) Pre-K Nursery in Dougherty Hall 3:00 p.m. (SM) Lenten Prayer Adoration, followed by Vespers 2:00 p.m. Rite of Election at Sacred Heart Cathedral Events listed as SM take place at St. Mary s, those listed as SB take place at St. Bridget s, and those listed as SMS take place at St. Mary s School Today s Responsorial Psalm I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation. Psalm 32 Altar Memorials This week, the Sanctuary Lamp at St. Mary s will burn in loving memory of Patricia LaBombard, requested by Donna King. Esteban Eduardo Maver Karina Laura Maver Congratulations!

3 Question of the Week: What in our world and society needs God s healing? What needs healing in my own life? Knowing: What ties the first reading, gospel, and psalm together is our willingness to admit our condition before God, be it ostracizing disease or sinful behavior, and God s readiness to heal and to forgive us. God will counter whatever illness or sin creates. We need but ask. Loving: Moved with pity, Jesus stretches out his hand and touches the leper, gestures revealing the leper s inherent dignity. Jesus heals more than the man s body. Encounter with Jesus and being healed always fashions a new relationship with him. Each of us has been touched by Jesus, healed of pain and suffering, been invited to grow into a deeper relationship with him. Our own inherent dignity is reinforced by Jesus very personal compassion and care for each of us. We experience Jesus compassion and care in our own moments of deep prayer as we turn to God in need. We experience Jesus compassion and care in the helping hand of another, in the unexpected pat on the back for something we ve done well, in a burst of energy we get from another noticing some good we ve done. In these and many other ways, goodness abounds and relationships grow. Serving: Ways I might stretch out my hand in compassion are Please join us for an Adult Day Retreat at Notre Dame Retreat House on Saturday, March 3 from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Topic: Sacraments You may register at retreats or by contacting Dawn Burdick at Dawn.Burdick@dor.org or (585) , ext. 39. There will be a small $10 per person cost that you can pay on the day of the retreat. One Million PRAYERS Get ready to offer a million prayers! During Lent this year, our focus will be on prayer. As a community, we are going to strive to offer 1,000,000 during the season. While it sounds like a lot, we each pray a lot more than we expect. Ever find yourself saying, "Please, God," "Help Me!" or "Thank you, God"? Each one of those is a prayer that God hears. On we'll explain more fully, but be prepared! As we focus more on prayer, we will be offering a different gathered prayer each of the five Sundays of Lent. Each will begin with the advertised prayer style, and conclude with Vespers (Evening Prayer) at 4pm. We hope you will expand your prayer repertoire and join us each of the weeks (see the calendar in today's bulletin), but if you can't, pick one or two and give yourself a gift this Lent. As we are in the Year of the Eucharist, we will begin our prayer sessions with Eucharistic Adoration, from 3-4pm on Sunday, February 18 in the main church at St. Mary's. Whether you regularly come to Adoration, or you've never been before, we invite you to spend some time with us that day. During Adoration, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed on the altar in a monstrance, a special vessel in which the Eucharist can be viewed and adored. We are then invited to pray in the presence of the Lord. The practice of exposition and Benediction began in the Middle Ages. People did not receive communion very often, so adoration of the Blessed Sacrament was they way in which they connected with Jesus in the Eucharist. Eventually, a custom arose in Germany of keeping the Eucharist exposed to view for a certain period of time in church, which is what we now call Eucharistic Adoration, or Exposition. While the Mass is central to Catholic life, devotions to the Eucharist are also important. Through them, we can adore Jesus, pray in his presence, express our sorrow for sin, and experience a oneness with him that leads us to participate in the Mass. If you have young children for whom an hour of prayer would present too big of a challenge, consider coming as a family for a shorter amount of time, for example 10 minutes. Your children will learn how to pray based on your actions - so model a life of prayer to give them a firm foundation.

4 Page Four St. Benedict Roman Catholic Parish February 11, 2018 February 14, :45 a.m. Mass at St. Mary s 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Bridget s 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mary s with St. Mary s School 12:10 p.m. Mass at St. Mary s Following 12:10 Mass Soup & Salad meal in Dougherty Hall 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Mary s 6:00 p.m. Soup & Salad meal in Dougherty Hall 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer Service at St. Mary s Volunteers are still needed to help prepare and donate a pot of soup (any meat-free variety) and to assist in Dougherty Hall before, during, and after the meal. To volunteer or donate, please contact Amy Corron at (585) , ext. 11 or Amy.Corron@dor.org. The weekend Winter Teen Retreat for 8th 12th graders that was scheduled to MINISTRY MINUTE be held February has been canceled. Instead, we will now be holding a Teen Day Retreat on March 3. If you've been on a retreat, you know how powerful they can be. If you haven't, this is your chance to find out! Registration forms are available online and at the doors of the Churches. Contact Andrew Uttaro at (585) , ext. 25 or Andrew.Uttaro@dor.org with any questions Deaf Catholic Retreat: Living the Eucharist This year s Deaf Catholic Retreat will be held at St. Bernard s School of Theology & Ministry on Saturday, March 3 from 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. The retreat is conducted in ASL, and is not voice interpreted. The cost is $20 and will include breakfast and lunch. The registration deadline is February 23. For more information, please contact Lisa DeWindt-Sommer at LDeWindtSommer@gmail.com Annual Gala at Serenity House The Serenity House of Victor, a comfort care home for the terminally ill, will be holding its annual Gala at the Locust Hill Country Club on Saturday, March 3 at 6:00 p.m. There will be silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing, and an inspiring presentation. Serenity House does not charge its residents and their families for this 24-hour care, and receives funding primarily through fundraisers and memorial donations. Please contact Serenity House at (585) or serenityhousegala@gmail.com for ticket information or questions. New Choir Members Welcome The ministry of the choir is to lead the congregation in singing hymns, direct the minds of the people to the Lord through music, and ultimately, to glorify God. To sing in the choir, simply attend a rehearsal, which typically meets s from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in St. Mary s Church. If you have questions or would like to express an interest, contact the Music Director, Sarah Eaton, at (585) , ext. 41, Sarah.Eaton@dor.org, or find her at the organ after weekend Masses. St Benedict s Parish Support for February 3 & 4 Sincere thanks for your support of the parish and its ministries! Attendance... 1,189 Weekly Offertory Income*... $21,520 Weekly Needs... $18,520 Overage (Shortage)... $3,000 Year To Date Offertory Income*... $588,637 Year To Date Need...$592,640 Year To Date Overage (Shortage)... $(4,003) *Regular Sunday Collection ELECTRONIC GIVING PROGRAM St. Benedict s is pleased to offer this safe and convenient option for you to contribute your Sunday offering to the Church automatically through your checking or savings account. Please contact the business office at Catholic Ministries Appeal Update To date, $151,433 (94.4%) of our $160,417 CMA goal has been pledged. Of that amount, $143,605 has been paid. Second Collection Next Weekend Black, Native American & Hispanic Mission This collection continues as the embodiment of the Church s concern for evangelization. The funds from this second collection are distributed as grants to dioceses throughout the United States, supporting and strengthening evangelization programs that would otherwise cease. Please be as generous as your means allow for this second collection. The Blessing Room is currently in need of pasta, tuna, mayo, and other condiments. They are also in need of volunteers for various duties. Call Sandi at or Sharon at for information or to volunteer. CCIA Food Pantry Wish List for the Weeks of... February 10 & 11 tuna, canned meat, soup, jelly February 17 & 18 canned fruit, canned vegetables, pork & beans, soup February 24 & 25 jelly, cereal, pasta, tuna, spaghetti sauce Personal hygiene items such as toilet paper, lotion, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, and razors are always welcome. KnightLine The K of C Coffee for Hospice collection is now in process and will continue through Lent. Boxes are placed at each of the entrances at St. Mary s and St. Bridget s for the local hospices in the Finger Lakes areas. These hospices include Light Hill Comfort Care Home hospice in Canandaigua, Serenity House in Victor, and House of John in Clifton Springs. The coffee is always on 24/7 at these hospice houses as a comfort for family and friends while they sit with their loved ones during their last days. Brew coffee and K-cups for single brewing are welcome. For more information about the Knights of Columbus, please contact Brian Moser at (585) or bmoser2012@gmail.com.

5 Page Five St. Benedict Roman Catholic Parish February 11, 2018 ST. BENEDICT PARISH ADMIN CENTER: 95 N Main St., Canandaigua, NY (585) Fax (585) Parish Emergency Number: (585) cstmaryc@dor.org Parish Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, and Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday Closed Daily from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to our Parish Family! We are so glad you are here! Please let us know you are here so that we can minister to your needs. Speak with a hospitality member, or call or the parish office. BAPTISMS Visit our website to fill out our baptismal request form or contact Deacon Claude so he can discuss with you the steps to baptism for your children. HOLY MATRIMONY Engaged couples should contact the parish at least 6 months prior to desired wedding date. Marriage Preparation is required. Please call or Deacon Claude. BECOMING CATHOLIC (R.C.I.A.) Call or Nick Laskowski. PARISH COUNCIL Chairperson: Melanie Soberon Council Members: Brent Hall (Vice Chairperson), Bill DiBacco (Secretary), Brian Carl, Caryl Favro, Paula Foster, Donna Mathis, Chris Neubecker, Natalie Ruppel, Clare DeMarco, Andy Yudichak, Bob Cownie, Sara M. Bodine, and Laura Barone Ex officio members: Fr. Clifford Dorkenoo, Dawn Burdick, Ann Marie Deutsch, Deacon Claude Lester, Andrew Uttaro, Nick Laskowski, and Amy Corron St. Mary s Church 95 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY St. Bridget s Church 15 Church Street, Bloomfield, NY Father Michael Costik, Parochial Administrator.... x34..fr.michael.costik@dor.org Father Clifford Dorkenoo, Parochial Vicar...x12...Fr.Clifford.Dorkenoo@dor.org Father Kevin Murphy, Senior Priest Deacon Claude Lester, Social Ministry and Sacramental Minister...x15...Claude.Lester@dor.org Dawn Burdick, Pastoral Associate, G.I.F.T. Coordinator...x39.Dawn.Burdick@dor.org Nick Laskowski, Faith Form. Coordinator.x37. 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6 Page Six St. Benedict Roman Catholic Parish February 11, 2018 Rochester Catholic Women s Conference The Power of the Eucharist: Glorifying God and Sanctifying the World Save the date! The Rochester Catholic Women s Conference is coming back to Aquinas Institute on March 10, This year s theme was chosen to correspond with the Diocese of Rochester s Year of the Eucharist, and features speakers Danielle Bean and Dr. Edward Sri, and a Churchapproved Eucharistic Miracle exhibit. Cost: $53 online, $50 for mail-ins, and $25 for current high school or college students. Please visit the website at for more details. Fifth Annual Day of Penance During the Year of the Eucharist, prepare for the gift of the altar through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confessions will be heard throughout the Diocese of Rochester on, March 14, from noon until 7:00 p.m. At St. Benedict Parish, the schedule will be as follows: 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary s Church 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. at St. Bridget s Church For more details and for ways to prepare for this Sacrament of Healing, visit Journey Through Loss Moving Forward: A Healthy Investment in Living If you have experienced the loss of a relationship or the death of a loved one due to addiction or mental health challenges, please join us for support and encouragement. The group meets s at 7:00 p.m. at Lifespring Community Church in the Starting Point room. Please journeythroughlossontarioco@gmail.com or call Renae Campbell at (585) with questions. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Please check the bulletin articles each week leading up to the events for additional information. February 11 G.I.F.T. Session for All at St. Mary s beginning with 4pm Mass 13 Parish Bible Study at St. Mary s, 1pm 14 Soup & Salad at St. Mary s following 12:10 Mass and at & 6pm 18 First Sunday of Lent 26 Reconciliation Prep 1 at St. Mary s, 7pm 27 Reconciliation Prep 1 at St. Mary s, 7pm March 3 RCIA & Adult Retreat at Notre Dame Retreat House 3 Teen Day Retreat 5 Reconciliation Prep 2 at St. Mary s, 7pm 6 Reconciliation Prep 2 at St. Mary s, 7pm 10 G.I.F.T. for Pre-K 7th Grade at St. Mary s after 5pm Mass 10 St. Mary s School Gala at FLCC, 6pm 12 Reconciliation Prep 3 at St. Mary s, 7pm 13 Reconciliation Prep 3 at St. Mary s, 7pm 14 Day of Penance 18 St. Patrick s Day Smorgasbord at St. Bridget s, 11:30am 3pm 19 St. Joseph s Table at St. Mary s following 12:10 Mass 19 Reconciliation Prep 4 at St. Mary s, 7pm 20 Reconciliation Prep 4 at St. Mary s, 7pm 24 Celebration of First Reconciliation at St. Mary s, 11am 25 G.I.F.T. Session for All at St. Mary s beginning with 4pm Mass 31 Reception at St. Bridget s following 7:30pm Easter Vigil Readings for the Week of February 11, 2018 Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 [7]/1 Cor 10: :1/Mk 1:40-45 Monday: Jas 1:1-11/Ps 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76 [77a]/Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18/Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, [12a]/Mk 8:14-21 : Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20--6:2/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 [cf. 3a]/Mt 6:1-6, Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a]/Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, [19b]/Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [11ab]/Lk 5:27-32 Next Sunday: Gn 9:8-15/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [cf. 10]/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15 Sharing the Gospel A man came up to Jesus with sores all over his body. He wore a hood over his head and a robe with long sleeves to hide his sores. He said, "If you want to, you can heal me." Jesus touched him and said, "I do want to. Now your sores are gone." Jesus said, "Do not tell anyone about your healing." The man was too excited to keep a secret. He told everyone he met. Prayer Lord, please heal me when I am sick.

7 END OF BULLETIN ANY TEXT OR GRAPHICS ENTERED ON THIS PAGE WILL NOT APPEAR IN THE PRINTED BULLETIN Church Name: St Benedict Roman Catholic Parish City, State East Bloomfield, NY / Canandaigua, NY File Name: Phone: Contact/Editor: Amy Corron, Bulletin Editor stbenedictcommunications@gmail.com