Saint Patrick s. Catholic Church 115 Maple Avenue, Victor NY (585) Authentic faith, Welcoming and Engaging

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1 December 8-9, 2018 Second Sunday of Advent Saint Patrick s Catholic Church 115 Maple Avenue, Victor NY (585) Authentic faith, Welcoming and Engaging Introit: Second Sunday of Advent O people of Sion, behold, the Lord will come to save the nations, and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heard in the joy of your heart. - Isaiah 30:19, 30 During the reign of King Hezekiah ( BC), the northern kingdom of Israel had already fallen under the Assyrian empire (722 BC). Desiring to avoid similar fate and to preserve the southern kingdom of Judah, Hezekiah sent emissaries to Egypt seeking to forge an alliance with this other superpower against Assyria. The Lord, speaking through the prophet Isaiah, sought to dissuade the southern kingdom from seeking help either from Egypt or Assyria. Instead, God reminded Judah that she must place her trust and hope in Him alone. The first verses of Isaiah 30 contain searing words from God about the unfaithfulness of Judah for taking action to go to Egypt and seek Egypt s protection without first consulting Him. Speaking through the prophet, God made known to Judah her stubbornness her refusal to hear the truth, even begging prophets to withhold the truth of God from her. On the second half of the chapter, God reveals to Judah His plan. His grace and pardon always await the repentant. That on the last days, Egypt and Assyria will be no more but God and his faithful will remain. With the promise of the Messiah, God makes it clear that He comes to save not through political nor military means but by the restoration or right relationship between Him and His people through mercy and justice. For us, Christians we look up to Jesus to receive God s mercy, and having received God s mercy, we are restored to live in what God has established as justice, once more. Let us double our prayer to God by our singing. The music setting for the entrance antiphons we are currently using during the seasons of Advent and Christmas are found on YouTube, search: Introit CCWatershed playlist. These will also be posted weekly on our parish Facebook page. Saint Cecilia, patroness of musicians, pray for us! An Advent Festival Mark your calendars on Sunday, December 9 at 3 PM, in Church. Enjoy Biblical stories and familial hymns celebrating these holy days. Music will be led by parish choirs - Festival, Adult, Children's, Last Chance, and our instrumentalists. Be watchful for Jesus, the reason for the season. Reception to follow in the Parish Center. Welcome to the Family of God Cillian Ahearn - September 9 Colden Michael Sierens - September 23 Jack Edward Ginnetti - October 14 Augustus Francis Glover - October 21 Oliver Mauro - November 3 Emerson Grogan - October 20 Violet Isabelle, Harrison Thomas, Michael Alfred, Magnolia Rose Sheridan - November 11 Donovan James Phelps - November 11 Ryan Fitch - November 25 Olivia Paris King - November 25 Nathalie Elise Christman - December 1 Thank you, parents and godparents, for wanting divine life for your children. Advent in Our Parish Advent Day of Penance. On Dec 11, Tuesday, from 1 PM until, in church. Make straight a path for the Lord! Celebrate God s love and mercy. Please note that children celebrating First Penance and their families go to the regular hours the sacrament is offered in the parish. Advent Lessons and Carols. On Dec 9, Sunday, at 3 PM in church. Reception follows in the Parish Center. Forty Hour Devotion. From Dec 11, Tuesday, 6 PM until Dec 13, 10 AM. The One whom we are waiting for has already come - Jesus Christ! Spend an hour or a few minutes before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. May devotions like this lead us to deeper relationship with Jesus. Sign-up sheet on the Welcome Table by the Alcove. O Come, O come, Emmanuel! Be holier today than yesterday. The only and truly sad thing in life is not to become a saint

2 Page 2 Get informed. Get involved. December 8-9, 2018 Liturgy & Sacramental Life because Jesus taught us to pray HOLY MASSES FOR THE WEEK Saturday, December 8, Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30am - Call the office for your intention. 4:30pm - Mary Ellen Alfred by Judith & Charlie Hadeed Sunday, December 9, 2018 Bar 5:1-9, Phil 1:4-5, 8-11, Lk 3:1-6 8:30am - Bernice Lonecke by Terri & Dan Dorscheid 10:30am - Anne LaCasse by Joseph & Lynda DiPalma 5pm - Teresa DiLella Monday, December 10, :30am - Theresa Kiernan by Rita & Family Tuesday, December 11, Saint Damasus I 8:30am - Phi Do Maria by Rose Vu Wednesday, December 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe 8:30am - Mary Ellen Alfred by Bill & Sue Stehling Thursday, December 13, Saint Lucy 8:30am - Communion Service Friday, December 14, Saint John of the Cross 8:30am - Michael J. Barnes by Helen Saturday, December 15, :30pm - Butch Matteson by Jaqui Sunday, December 16, 2018 Zep 3:14-18a, Phil 4:4-7, Lk 3:10-18 (9) 8:30am - Madalyn & Edward Peck by Family 10:30am - Ross Schillaci by Sharon, Danny, Erin & Keith 5pm - Lou Schmidlin by Gigi Rizzo If you have requested the Mass intention and would like to bring up the gifts during Offertory, please inform the ushers before Mass. Liturgical Ministers for the Weekend of December Daily 3 PM Prayer Intentions Please include any of these intentions at your daily 3 PM prayer: For a prayerful Advent season, For parish ministries: Parish Gardens & Parish Magazine For the success of our 2018 Building Campaign and CMA Campaigns, For newly registered parishioners, For parishioners who are celebrating their birthdays this month of December, Ministry Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday 5:00 PM Sacristan Cindy Chung Ena Gill Helen Barnes Judy Miller Lector One Cheryl Avery Bridgette Klein Marge Jacobs James Miller Lector Two Melania Mammano Edward Hall Faith Formation 5th grader Stephenie McCormick For the ill and the dying, And for the intentions in our prayer jars. Let us be known by our praying for each other. The Sanctuary Candle is lit in memory of Walter Zazulak by Don & Marylou Miller. To offer a Mass or to light the Sanctuary Candle in memory of a loved one, please call the Parish Office. Praying for Vocations It is our common responsibility to raise and nurture vocations in the Church. Our understanding of vocation comes from our faith in God who has the best plan for each of us, and He calls us to discern His call, so that in freedom, we find ourselves participating in the divine plan. We have four sets of traveling chalice and paten that we make available to parishioners. Please consider hosting a set for a week, and pray the vocation prayer. Pick them up in church during the weekend and return them the following weekend. Thank you to the Alvarez and Walkley families for hosting the traveling chalices and patens this past week. Holy Body (3) Deacon John, Carlos Chaides, Sam Condo Deacon John, Ken Reasoner, Bill Colaizzi Deacon John, Christine DiNovo, Pat DiNovo Deacon John, Sante DiCarlo, Paul Dumas Precious Blood (2) Tina Condo, Tom Denninger Mark Geiser, Perri Geiser Liz Gartland, Ted Gartland Joyce Richards, Bev Grippo Altar Servers (3) Gianluca Mammano, Allie Pisano Ella Hall, Ben Gensiejewski Leo DiNovo, Michael Dumas Kelton Everett Head Usher Pat Bolger Dan Weigert David O Hare Norm Ainsworth Ushers / Greeters (3) Tom Denninger, Jerre Ryan, Jim Schmidlin Wayne Brotsch, Bob Kolb, Mark Weigert John O Brien, Ken Trotta, George Heissenberger Note: If unable to serve, please find a substitute. Take the time to sign-in in the Sacristy before Mass. If interested in serving as liturgical minister during the weekend Masses, please give the coordinators a call. See list of ministries on page 5 for contact information. Thank you for serving. Sante DiCarlo, John Butler, Nick Ward

3 Page 3 Connect the dots of faith. December 8-9, 2018 Reading the Gospel of John This week, read the sixteenth chapter. Jesus is the revealer of the Trinity - One God in Three Persons. In Jesus, the One God of the Old Testament is made known as God who is Love because of the relationship between the Father (lover) and the Son (beloved), and from them proceeding, the Holy Spirit (shared love). The Father sent the Son, and now, the Son sends us the Holy Spirit. The second half of John is often referred to as the Book of the Hour, when we find Jesus freely undergoing through his passion, death and resurrection. His hour had been planned for eternity by the Father. All the miracles or signs (as John referred to them in his gospel) lead to the hour of Jesus. All miracles pale in comparison to the Paschal Mystery, through which all creation is renewed. Encounter Jesus through the gospels. Christmas Masses Need Liturgical Ministers All liturgical ministers, Please sign-up for the liturgical ministries during the Christmas Masses: Christmas Eve, 4 PM, 7 PM, and 11 PM, and Christmas Day, 10 AM. The link to the Google document will be sent to you, available on the parish website and Facebook page. Calling all angels, shepherds, Mary & Joseph! Girls and boys, 1st - 5th grades, do join us for the annual Christmas Pageant to be held at the Christmas Eve 4 PM Mass. Practice will be on Thursday, December 19, from 6-8 PM in the Parish Center. You will receive your costume then. Parents, please me at: colettesouliere@yahoo.com. Please note: there are no speaking parts. Thank you. - Colette Gotham Membership & Parish Life because Jesus called a community KofC Breakfast The Knights are hosting breakfast after the 8:30 AM Mass on December 9. Remember to bring coffee, tea, creamer or cash donation for the Coffee for Hospice. Drop boxes will be at the church entrances. Bereavement Support Group Our Bereavement Ministry serves those who are grieving and seeking emotional support. Sessions have restarted and continue December 13 and 19. A follow-up session will take place on January 9, The meetings will be at 7 PM, in the Parish Library. For info or inquiries, please call Barbara Ward at We welcome you. Sunday, December 9 PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK Please return Christmas gifts and food. 8:30am - RCIA - Library Morning - Knights of Columbus Breakfast - Parish Center 10:30am - Children s Liturgy of the Word - Music Rm/Alcove 11:45am - Faith Formation - Classroom Wing 3pm - Lessons & Carols - Church & Reception in Parish Center 6pm - GLOW - Parish Center Monday, December 10 4:30pm - Faith Formation - Parish Center Tuesday, December 11 10:30am - Prayer Shawl - Alcove 1pm - Day of Penance - Church 4:30pm - Faith Formation - Parish Center 6pm - Start of 40 Hour Devotion - Alcove 6:30pm - Faith Formation - Parish Center Wednesday, December 12 10am - Senior Exercise - Alcove 7pm - Parish Council - Parish Center Thursday, December 13 9:30am - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd-Library/Atrium 2pm - Assemble Christmas Food Baskets - Parish Center 7pm - Bereavement - Library Saturday, December 15 8am - Community Breakfast - Presbyterian Church 6:30pm - Simbang Gabi Mass & Reception Sunday, December 16 8:30am - RCIA - Library Morning - Coffee Hour - Parish Center 8am - Cookie Walk - Preschool Wing & Library 11:45am - Faith Formation - Classroom Wing 12pm - Parent Session 3 6pm - GLOW Christmas Party - Parish Center We Need Your Help Be a part of the Victor High School Gym transformation for 4 PM Christmas Eve Mass! Join the set up 11 AM on Sunday, December 23. Please call Kim at to sign-up. Men's Retreat at Notre Dame Retreat House Save the dates: February 1-3. The theme is "Our Spiritual Journey". Share the journey and hear the stories from Scripture which offer words of encouragement along our personal journeys. Register by calling Bill Clifford at or billbarbclifford@aol.com. Let us walk closer to Jesus.

4 Page 4 Grow in faith, hope and love everyday. December 8-9, 2018 Ongoing Faith Formation because Jesus taught us his way of life St. Bernard s School of Theology and Ministry New Course Offering! Unless you Become Like This Child: Catholicism, Culture and the Child, taught by Michelle Kuhner, M.T.S. This course will explore the theological significance of childhood, the unique nature of the child and the catechetical implications of these finds for today s youth. January 15 to April 30, Tuesdays, 7-9:30 PM, 120 French Road, Rochester. For more information or to register, contact registrar@stbernards.edu. Calling all angels, shepherds, Mary & Joseph, too! Girls and boys, 1st - 5th grades, do join us for the annual Christmas Pageant to be held at the Christmas Eve 4 PM Mass. Practice will be on Thursday, December 19, from 6-8 PM in the Parish Center. You will receive your costume then. Parents, please me at: colettesouliere@yahoo.com. Please note: there are no speaking parts. Thank you. - Colette Gotham informed.org 1. It is easy and free! Go to Formed.org/register. 2. Enter access code: 3KRJJK (capitalized). 3. Enter your and password (you need these to log in later). Enjoy and share the faith. Featured Resource Joseph of Nazareth. The first feature film ever on the story of St. Joseph, who was a carpenter, the husband of Mary, and the foster father of Jesus Christ. Scripture tells us that St. Joseph was a just man and that God gave him the most daunting task ever asked of a man to be the husband of the woman who would give birth to the Messiah and the father and protector of this Holy Family. He would be the man closest to Christ. Starring Tobias Moretti in a manly, appealing performance, we are shown the human, noble, and deeply spiritual aspects of Joseph the carpenter, son of David, servant of God, and loving husband of Mary. He is presented as a man of faith who must grapple greatly with the profound mysteries of the miraculous conception, the Virgin Birth, the Incarnation of the Son of God, and the incredible challenges of protecting and raising Jesus amidst the threats on his life from the moment of his birth and beyond. As Joseph is informed by God's messengers about trusting and following his plan for Christ, the dangerous flight into Egypt to save his child, and finally returning to Nazareth to raise Jesus, this lovely film presents beautiful vignettes of these and other powerful scenes in the life of the young Christ and the Holy Family that are authentic and inspiring. All resources on Formed.org are available to you for free! Social Ministry & Outreach because Jesus called us to serve March For Life Youth Bus Trip January 17-18, th graders and older are invited to the March for Life. Join the thousands of pro-lifers, young and old, as we stand for the life. This trip includes a visit to the Museum of the Bible. Contact Kristen Leschhorn at for information. Community Breakfast On December 15, Saturday, we are serving a Community Breakfast during Victor's Day of Giving. This is a good opportunity to give nourishment to those we serve as they move from one site to another. The breakfast will be served at the First Presbyterian Church in Victor. Sign up at the Welcome Table by the children's alcove. Thank you so much for your continued support of this important ministry. Assembling Christmas Food Baskets Thursday, December 13, 2 PM, Parish Center 18th Annual Cookie Walk Please join us at the 18th annual cookie walk to benefit Serenity House. It will take place on Sunday, December 16, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM or until sold out. See you at the Parish Library and the Preschool Wing. We appreciate your support! Stewardship because Jesus gave us gifts to share Work on Electrical System The two-month work on updating the electrical system in the church and parish offices has begun. This much need updating will replace old wirings and consolidate lines in one panel at the Parish Center. Year-End Giving As we come closer to the close of the current Gregorian calendar, you are invited to participate in the 2018 Building Fund Campaign and the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Since last year and for the next four years, because of the major capital improvements that we undergo in the parish, we rely on increased participation for us to make our goals on these two campaigns. Everybody s help will make a difference. Please use the envelopes at the church entrances or donate online by visiting Thank you.

5 Page 5 Pray and live your faith everyday. December 8-9, 2018 Thank You So Much For Kristen and the youth group who wrote over 50 heartfelt note cards with encouraging words for the Hospital Help Packets for Cystic Fibrosis. Their words of support mean so very much to those stricken with this chronic condition. To each person who helped make our annual Thanksgiving Dinner a big success! Whether you peeled potatoes and squash, washed dishes, donated, served, and/or delivered food, all is greatly appreciated. - Nancy Kolb To parishioners who have supported both the 2018 Building Campaign and the Catholic Ministries Appeal. To parishioners who have supported the Christmas Care Packages, Christmas Baskets and the Giving Tree Projects. To Joe Murphy, Wayne Sweet, Eva Moore, Kim Reese, Diane Gernert and Ena Gill for helping prepare the church and the Parish Center for Advent. To children who celebrated First Reconciliation and their families who joined them. To the Funeral Liturgy and Funeral Brunch Teams for their compassionate presence to families who have lost loved one these past months. St. Patrick's Church Collection Revenue July - October 2018 Thank you for your generosity to our parish, for being good stewards of your treasure. Actual Budget Variance Regular Envelopes $ 111,176 $ 112,789 $ (1,613) Loose Plate $ 27,491 $ 29,423 $ (1,932) Electronic (EFT) $ 63,791 $ 56,000 $ 7,791 Holy Days $ 1,265 $ 1,500 $ (235) Total $ 203,723 $ 199,712 $ 4,011 Gift of Time Weekend Mass Attendance December 1-2: 4:30: 224, 8:30: 190, 10:30: 273, 5:00: 187 Total: 874 (2016 Census: 856) Gift of Treasure December 1-2: $6, ( budget: $8,365) 2018 Building Campaign $67,575 from 150 donors (+ a grant) 84% of our $80,000 goal Catholic Ministries Appeal $51,400 from 183 donors 45.13% of $113, goal Use designated envelopes at church entrances or donate online thru Thank you for your stewardship! Our Parish Ministries: Serving God and Neighbor Call. Ask. Discern. Serve like Jesus. I. Liturgy and Sacramental Life Altar Linen Altar Servers Baptism Preparation Team Children s Liturgy of the Word Church Cleaners Communion Ministers (EMHC) First Responders at Masses Funeral Preparation Team Lectors Liturgical Environment Liturgy Committee Marriage Preparation Team Music Ministry (choirs, cantors) Sacristans Ushers & Greeters Visitation Ministry II. Membership and Parish Life Bereavement Support Group Coffee Hour Team Funeral Brunch Team Knights of Columbus Membership Outreach Parish Life Committee Welcome Team Women s Group III. Ongoing Faith Formation Adult Faith Formation Group Bible Study Catechists & Aides Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Faith Formation Advisory Board Parish Christ Life Team Preschool RCIA Team Youth Ministry IV. Social Ministry and Outreach Assisi Ministry Community Dinner Giving Garden Prayer Shawl Ministry Prison Ministry Social Ministry Committee Veterans Dinner Family Promise of Ontario County V. Stewardship Buildings and Grounds Committee Cemetery Board Finance Council Parish Bakers Parish Gardens Parish Magazine Parish Office Volunteers Pastoral Council Money Counters Stewardship Committee Sue Stehling / Pat Bolger / Judy & James Miller / Lynn Foley / Lei Dalupang / Ron Platten / Coordinator Needed Diane Gernert / Duane Pancoast / Diane Gernert / Judy Klein / Deacon John Payne / Carl Galland / Ena Gill / Sante DiCarlo / Anne Leitner / Barbara Ward / John Shields / Kelly Mason / Wayne Brotsch / Ken Reasoner / Sam Samoriski / Perri Geiser / (607) Judy Klein / Sam & Tina Condo / Anne Leitner / Anthony Klosterman / Lynn Foley / Anthony Klosterman / Sam Condo / Anthony Klosterman / Deacon John Payne / Kristen Leschhorn / Marcie Hamilton / Jean Acquilano / Dan & Karen Lynch / Mary E /Mary S Helen Barnes / Joan Muto / Bob Kelly / Joe Murphy / Joan Oliphant / Kim Reese / Suzanne McCaffrey / Coordinator Needed Becky Fountain / Bridgette Klein / Ev DeVelder / Dave Keebler / Marge Gawronski / Dave O Hare /

6 Let there be light... In Jesus, God will save us from ourselves. (Reflection on Baruch 5:1-9) Up, Jerusalem! stand upon the heights; look to the east and see your children gathered from the east and the west at the word of the Holy One, rejoicing that they are remembered by God. - Baruch 5:5 The Prophet Baruch. The Prophet Baruch is known to be a disciple of and scribe to the Prophet Jeremiah (Jer 32:12, 36:4). In the end, he and Jeremiah were separated: Jeremiah went to exile in Egypt (a painful embodiment of the punishment incurred by Israel because of her infidelity to God), and Baruch joined the exiles in Babylon. His book narrates the pain and trauma of the exile in Babylon, and the Israelites coming to terms with their shortcomings in living their relationship with God. In his book, we encounter the themes of sin and punishment, repentance and deliverance, which takes shape in the promise of return to Jerusalem, the heart of the Promised Land. In the fifth chapter, the Prophet Baruch addresses Jerusalem. She is instructed to lift up her head that she may see her children returning from the east and the west, gathered by God. Jerusalem may have forgotten God but God will never forget Jerusalem. The return is swift, For God has commanded that every lofty mountain be made low, and that the age-old depths and gorges be filled to level ground, that Israel may advance secure in the glory of God. making it easy for the exiles to find and make their way back home. It is this imagery that we encounter also in this Sunday s Gospel reading from Luke, this time spoken through John the Baptist, Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God. God does not want to delay His coming into our hearts. He wants the shortest distance between us and Him. When we reflect on the reality of the Incarnation, we find that God will do everything to keep us near Him. God is willing to become a helpless baby boy so that He may experience the love of human arms and tenderness of human kisses. God is willing suffer and die and be buried so that we may experience His accompaniment even in our grave. This new liturgical year, it is good to take the time to reflect about the previous year. What personal habits do I have that tend to create a distance between God and me? Bring these to the Sacrament of Penance. Receive reconciliation with God. Make the distance between God and yourself the shortest. Make your way to God the smoothest. O come, O come, Emmanuel! Parish Office & Preschool Information Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4 PM (lunch time: 12:30 PM - 1 PM) Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Parish Office Phone: (585) Parish Office Fax: (585) Faith Formation & Preschool: (585) Stay Connected Parish Website: Follow regular updates through our website. Parish Facebook Pages: St. Patrick s Church / Saint Patrick s Victor Youth Ministry Friend us on Facebook and receive timely updates. Parish Youtube Channel: St Patricks of Victor NY Subscribe and watch uploaded videos. Parish Magazine: St. Patrick s Take a copy from the Welcome Tables. Our Parish Staff Father Edison Tayag, Pastor fr.edison.tayag@dor.org Deacon John Payne, Deacon john.payne@dor.org John Butler jmbutler35@gmail.com Cemetery Caretaker Carl Galland carl.galland@dor.org Director of Sacred Music Anthony Klosterman anthony.klosterman@dor.org Coordinator of Faith Formation and Preschool Kristen Leschhorn kristen.leschhorn@dor.org Youth and Young Adult Minister Nancy Kolb nancy.kolb@dor.org Secretary of Faith Formation & Preschool Benny Malijan Housekeeping Rich O Donnell richard.odonnell@dor.org Finance Director Kim Reese kim.reese@dor.org Parish Secretary & Hospitality Wayne Sweet wayne.sweet@dor.org Building Maintenance Thank You for Your Awesome Presence I would like to bring to your attention your awesome presence at the Sunday liturgies last month of November. The average head count of the weekend Masses was 872. This figure surpassed the 2016 October census by 16. Thank you to families in the Faith Formation Program who make it a point to actively participate at Sunday Mass. I thank parents who have had their children baptized and fulfill the promises they made to actively raise their children in the faith. I also acknowledge the teens in the Confirmation Program who make themselves present at Mass, as well as families preparing for First Penance and First Communion. And of course, I thank the mainstays who persevere in the good habit of being nourished in Word and in Sacrament weekly. This new liturgical year, may our desire to walk closer to Jesus, first and foremost, manifest in our recognition of his Real Presence at Mass. May we always desire in our hearts to truly encounter our Lord in the concrete ways that he makes himself present and available to each of us. God bless you! - Fr. Edison