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

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1 December 29-30, 2018 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Saint Patrick s Catholic Church 115 Maple Avenue, Victor NY (585) Authentic faith, Welcoming and Engaging Think of Sacraments. Think of Divine Life. Sacrament of Baptism. The sacrament through which God, in Jesus Christ, makes us His sons and daughters. To prepare for reception, call Fr. Edison Sacrament of the Eucharist. The sacrament through which God, like a responsible parent, feeds us, with food from heaven: His Word, and the Body and Blood of Jesus. Weekend Masses: Saturday at 4:30 PM, Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 AM, and 5:00 PM Weekday Masses: Monday - Wednesday, Friday at 8:30 AM, Thursday Communion Service at 8:30 AM For First Holy Communion, call Anthony Klosterman at for more info. Holy Communion may be brought to the sick, the homebound, and those in nursing homes and in hospitals. Call the Parish for more info. Sacrament of Confirmation. The sacrament through which God by the gift of the Holy Spirit strengthens us to give faithful witness to our Catholic Faith. To prepare for reception, call Kristen Children, older than 7 y/o, and adults who needs to be baptized, receive Communion and/or be Confirmed, call Deacon Sacrament of Reconciliation. The sacrament through which God s mercy and love, justice and truth heals the wound of human sin. Generally offered an hour before each Mass. Please give the priest fifteen minutes before Mass to prepare for Mass. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. The sacrament through which Jesus continues to heal the sick among us. Anointing is offered at each Mass on the first weekend of the month. Or call Fr to schedule an anointing. Sacrament of Marriage. The sacrament through which God calls a man and woman to become visible signs of His Love. Call Fr. Edison or Deacon for more info. Sacrament of Holy Orders. The sacrament through which the mission Jesus entrusted to the apostles is continued in the Church. To learn more about vocations to the ordained ministry, please call Fr. Edison or Deacon Never miss an opportunity to celebrate a sacrament. Collect O God, who were pleased to give us the shining example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we may imitate them in practicing the virtues of family life and in the bonds of charity, and so, in the joy of your house, delight one day in eternal rewards. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. O, Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Let our families look up to you for guidance and protection. Saint Joseph, intercede for our fathers so that under their fatherly care we may be led to the love of God the Father. Blessed Virgin Mary, you are the Mother of God and our Mother too. Intercede for our mothers so that with their motherly affection we may learn how to be open and be fruitful when we receive God. Jesus, teach us how to become sons and daughters of God. Teach us to be attentive in nurturing both our earthly and heavenly families. Amen. Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Holy Day of Obligation January 1st, Tuesday, 10:00 AM O Blessed Virgin Mary, the God-bearer, pray for us who have recourse to thee! Welcome to the Family of God Jack Carlton O Hare and Enzo Monroe Testa Thank you, parents and godparents, for sharing your faith with your children. By living the precepts of the Church of Jesus, you give witness to your child the life of faith, hope and love 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 29-30, 2018 Liturgy & Sacramental Life because Jesus taught us to pray HOLY MASSES FOR THE WEEK Saturday, December 29, :30pm - Jean Mahoney by the Hart Family Sunday, December 30, The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 8:30am - Jim Budd by Bill & Sue Stehling 10:30am - Carol Mastrolonardo by Mary Lidestri 5pm - Constantino & Teresa DiLella Monday, December 31, :30am - Maria by Rose Vu Tuesday, January 1, Solemnity of Mary the Holy Mother of God 10am - Wallace Sale by the Klein Family Wednesday, January 2, 2019-Saints Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen 8:30am - Mo Coi Thai Nih by Rose Vu Thursday, January 3, The Most Holy Name of Jesus 8:30am - Communion Service Friday, January 4, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 8:30am - O Brien boys by their aunt Saturday, January 5, Saint John Neumann 4:30pm - Daisy Klee by Klee Family Sunday, January 6, The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6, Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6, Mt 2:1-12 (20) 8:30am - Constantino & Teresa DiLella 10:30am - Nicole Jones by the Klein Family 5pm - Frieda Sutton by the Kolb & Warren Families 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 January 5 & 6 Daily 3 PM Prayer Intentions Please include any of these intentions at your daily 3 PM prayer: For the success of our CMA Campaign through increased participation, For all families in the parish, For active efforts to support and nurture vocations in our parish, For couples having difficulty conceiving, For adults and families preparing for the sacraments, Ministry Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday 5:00 PM Sacristan Jackie Lafferty Diane Gernert Liz Gartland Dee Ainsworth Lector One Dan Lafferty Sandy Brannigan Rachel Eilertsen Dee Ainsworth Lector Two Jackie Lafferty Julie Knapp 5th Grade Faith Formation Edward Hall For those fighting addictions, 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 Rudy & Nancy Bernard by Diane Bennett. 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. They are available to you in the Sacristy. Please sign them out using the sheet provided. Thank you. Holy Body (3) Linda Sandburg, Sam Condo, Carlos Chaides Ken Reasoner, Kathleen Barry, John Becker Deacon John, Matt Tarantelli, Liz Gartland Gretchen Vanderlee, Cynthia Barron, Luis Barron Precious Blood (2) Tina Condo, Tom Denninger Bill Colaizzi, Diane Gernert Ted Gartland, Dave Avery Paul Dumas, Sante DiCarlo Altar Servers (3) Garrett Lester, Griffin Garnot Ben Gensiejewski, Zoey Prezyna Jack Eilertsen, Sarah Chrusciki, Emerson Hood Ella Hall, Kelton Everett, Michael Dumas Head Usher (Front Doors) Pat Bolger Mark Weigert David O Hare Sante DiCarlo Ushers / Greeters (1) Parish Center, (2) Family Room, (3) Front Doors (1)Jerre Ryan, (2)Tom Denninger, (3)Mike Manikowski (1)Dan Weigert, (2)Dennis O Dea, (3)Wayne Brotsch (1)John O Brien, (2)Ken Trotta, (3)George Heissenberger (1)John Butler, (2)Norm Ainsworth, (3)Nick Ward Note: Ushers/Greeters, we appreciate you welcoming parishioners at your assigned station. If interested in serving as liturgical minister during the weekend Masses, please give the coordinators a call. See page 5 for contact info.

3 Page 3 Connect the dots of faith. December 29-30, 2018 More personal and meaningful liturgies In every liturgical and sacramental celebration, we celebrate the life of Jesus Christ in us and we, too, celebrate our life in him. Know that we have special blessings that we can offer at Mass (or after Mass): children not yet baptized, engaged couples, expecting parents, wedding anniversaries, pilgrims and travelers, religious articles; or off-site blessings: homes, vehicles, office or shop, boats and fishing gears. You may see or call Father Edison through to receive (or schedule) these special blessings. Membership & Parish Life because Jesus called a community American Red Cross Blood Drive January 30, 2019, 1:30-7:00 PM, Parish Center Look for sign up sheets on the Welcome Table soon! Bereavement Support Group Our Bereavement Ministry serves those who are grieving and seeking emotional support. A follow-up session will take place on January 9, Watch the bulletin for the next set of session dates. The meetings will be at 7 PM, in the Parish Library. For info or inquiries, please call Barbara Ward at We welcome you. Get to Know Our Parish Ministries at the Coffee Hour Ministry in Focus on Sunday, January 6: Welcome Team. Serve God and neighbor through our parish ministries. Roamin Catholics Welcome! Have you been attending Saint Patrick s for a time and have not yet formally registered with us? Become part of our family. To register online, visit or complete the green registration form found on the Welcome Tables. Letting Christmas Begin with Christ The Knights of Columbus wish to thank the parishioners for displaying the Keep Christ in Christmas yard signs. Do keep them until January 13, the Baptism of the Lord, which closes the Christmas season. The effort has been a great success, met with many comments of approval. When you remove the signs, please store them in your garage or home, and re-use them next year. If you have no room at home, please drop them off in the Alcove. Be faithful to Christ as he is faithful to us. Saturday, December 29 PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK 4pm - Rosary with the Knights of Columbus - Church Sunday, December 30 8:30am - RCIA - Library 10:30am - Children s Liturgy of the Word-Alcove/Music Rm Tuesday, January 1 - Office Closed, Happy New Year! Wednesday, January 2 10am - Senior Exercise - Alcove 11am - Congregate Lunch - Library 6pm - Finance Meeting - Music Room 7pm - Parish Council Executive - Office Kitchen 7pm - Baptism Preparation - Library Thursday, January 3 9:30am - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd-Atrium/Library Sunday, January 6 Anointing of the Sick after All Masses 8:30am - RCIA - Library Morning - Coffee Hour - Parish Center 10:30am - Children s Liturgy of the Word-Alcove/Music Rm 11:45am - Faith Formation - Classroom Wing 6pm - GLOW - Parish Center Ongoing Faith Formation because Jesus taught us his way of life Following Christ The second of three segments in the Christ Life Program begins January 10, 2019, in the Parish Center on Thursday evenings from 6:45-8:30 PM. (no meal is included). There are 7 Thursday sessions and 1 Saturday retreat session. It is open to all who have completed the Discovering Christ segment. So if you ve completed Discovering Christ but for some reason were not able to continue with the program at the time, now is your opportunity to join us as we continue our journey together through Following Christ. Come journey with us, and while doing so learn a little, share a little, and make some fabulous new friends. If interested in attending please contact either Sam Condo at , or Kim Reese in the Parish Office at to sign up. We feel blessed to be able to offer this program and look forward to seeing you on the 10th. 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 29-30, 2018 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. Youth Winter Retreat High School students, the Winter Retreat at Camp Stella Maris is January Come enjoy a weekend with other teens, and discover for yourself the power of God s Grace! Contact Kristen Leschhorn for questions, Details and registration can be found at our welcome tables and on the parish website. 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 Mary of Nazareth. Mary of Nazareth is an epic motion picture on the life of Mary, Mother of Christ, from her childhood through the Resurrection of Jesus. Shot in high definition, it was filmed in Europe with outstanding cinematography, a strong cast, and a majestic music score. Actress Alissa Jung gives a beautiful, compelling, and inspiring portrayal of Mary. The film vividly captures the essence of Mary s profound faith and trust in God amidst the great mysteries that she lived with as the Mother of the Messiah, as well as her compassionate humanity and concern for others, and the deep love that she and Jesus shared for one another. The movie underscores her special role in God s plan for our redemption, her unique relationship with Christ, and the tremendous suffering that she endured in union with his Passion and Death, as well as her serene joy at his Resurrection. This movie is not rated, but was created with an adult audience in mind. It may contain violence indicative of the life and times of the saint or character portrayed. We would recommend Parental Guidance and that parents preview it before watching with children. All resources on Formed.org are available to you for free! Make use of these resources. Grow in faith. Reading the Gospel of John This week, read the eighteenth chapter. In this chapter, we see a development in the initial question of Jesus to would be disciples, What are you looking for? to the soldiers, Whom are you looking for? The soldiers were looking for him. To them, Jesus presents himself as I AM - the divine name. Jesus is God, who is about to suffer, be killed and then rise to new life! It is part of the disciple s journey to give witness to Jesus, the Teacher and Master, in serene times and in times of persecution. Peter failed to give witness to Jesus during the time Jesus was being tried. Peter denied Jesus three times. And so did Judas. The only difference between Peter and Judas is the former allowed himself to be redeemed by the love of Jesus after his resurrection. Let the very words of Jesus introduce you to him. Social Ministry & Outreach because Jesus called us to serve Community Dinner Our parish serves the Community Dinner at the Presbyterian Church every third Saturday of the month. We served over 100 people a warm and nourishing breakfast on December 15. The menu for January 19 is beef stew. The sign up sheet is on the table by the children's alcove. We need food preparers, help with set-up, serving, and clean-up. Donations of personal hygiene products are appreciated. Let us, like Jesus, be bread for the hungry. Stewardship because Jesus gave us gifts to share 2018 Building Fund Update We have made our 2018 goal! 167 donors have raised $80,000. Please know that any donation made to the Building Fund will only be used for this designated purpose. The Building Fund will continue to be a line in the parish budget and specific allocation in the parish resources. We accept donations to the Building Fund year long. We ask that you keep our parish in your last will and testament. Our capital improvements began in 2017 and will continue until Our 2019 capital projects: the improvement of lighting in the parking lot and the repaving of the church parking lot. For online donation, visit

5 Page 5 Pray and live your faith everyday. December 29-30, 2018 Thank You So Much To Joe Murphy for heading Family Promise in our church and to Margie Rafferty for her care in preparing for our guests. Many thanks to all who helped make the Community Breakfast a success: Joe Murphy, Joan and Jim McMahon, Colette Brien, Dave Keebler, Margie, Thom and Brian Rafferty, Helen Barnes, Christy Prezyna, Beth Ann Hinog, Phim, Lula and Leuel Dalupang, Joan Muto, Dan and Karen Lynch, Ev DeVelder, Lucy Santoro, Tom and Joyce Gormel, Madalyn Heilmann, Bev Grippo, Rich O'Donnell, John and Darlene Butler, Mary Rogers, Hank and Mary Miller, Pat Cargnoni and Yvette Valicenti. To Diane Gernert, Ena Gill, Eva Moore, Benny Malijan, and the Dalupang family for the assistance in decorating the church for Christmas and for helping set up for liturgy at the Christmas Eve Mass at the VHS Gym. To the preschool teachers and staff, to Carl Galland for guiding our preschoolers for a wonderful Christmas Pageant. To the parents and relatives who supported it. Thank you to all that donated boxes, gift cards or monetarily to the Christmas food baskets. And, to those that helped unload trucks, sort and deliver boxes. Special thanks to Peg Bartkoski. To Bill Clifford and Robert Burke for helping with the Funeral Liturgy Team; Anne Bohn, Nancy Huff and Julie Knapp for Visitation; Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Betty Przepiora and Kelly Mason and Barb Barone for helping with the Funeral Brunch Ministry. An Appeal to Good Faith With the Church in the US beset with the sexual abuse crisis, let our response to stewardship be to Jesus and to support the mission that he entrusted to us, rather than to the betrayal of Judas. It pays to set and fix our eyes on Jesus alone now and forever. Thank you for your faithfulness and generosity. Gift of Time Weekend Mass Attendance Dec 15-16: 4:30: 213, 8:30: 204, 10:30: 288, 5:00: 163 Total: 868 (November 2018: 872) Gift of Treasure Dec 15-16: $6, ( budget: $8,365) 2018 Building Campaign We have made our 2018 goal! 167 donors have raised $80, Catholic Ministries Appeal $62,110 from 214 donors 54.54% 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... The Family in the History of Salvation. (Reflection on I Samuel 1:20-22) In those days Hannah conceived, and at the end of her term bore a son whom she called Samuel, since she had asked the LORD for him. The next time her husband Elkanah was going up with the rest of his household to offer the customary sacrifice to the LORD and to fulfill his vows, Hannah did not go, explaining to her husband, Once the child is weaned, I will take him to appear before the LORD and to remain there forever; I will offer him as a perpetual nazirite. Reflecting on the history of salvation, one can say that God has the power and definitely uses His power to make a straight line out of crooked ones. For through a line of earthly kings would come the divine Messiah. The First and the Second Books of Samuel tell of the beginning of the monarchy. We see a movement from the time Israel was overseen by judges (see the Book of Judges) to the time she was ruled by kings. The Israelites asked God through the prophet Samuel for a king (I Sam 8:1-22). The reason? To be like the other nations who were ruled, not by God, but by kings! The Israelites could have reflected more on their demand because God had clearly read their hearts: they have rejected me from ruling over them they have deserted me and served other gods. Thus the two Books of Samuel narrate the establishment of the monarchy, first with Saul and then with David, and the two Books of Kings tell about their successors. In the First Reading, we hear the story of Samuel who would play the important role of the prophet as mediator between God and His people, between God and the king. The birth of Samuel is an extraordinary story. His mother Hannah was a barren woman, like Sarah and Elizabeth. A synchronous look at the stories of these women readies us for something remarkable about the child that they were to bear in their wombs. Isaac would become the grandfather of twelve tribes. Samuel would provide the voice of God as he accompanied Saul and David. And John the Baptist would prepare the people for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus. In all three stories, the family became the special setting for the unfolding of the history of salvation. It is important to note that Abraham was open to the will of God; he and Sarah were gracious to God. Elkanah and Hannah found themselves offering sacrifice to God, and prayed to God. Zechariah served as priest of the Temple during his time. In these parents, we see not only an openness to God but the willingness to be in relationship with God, persisting even in old age, even when Sarah and Elizabeth have passed their childbearing years. Through their respective sons - Isaac, Samuel and John - God had created dots in time by which the history of salvation would unfold through generations. One commonality among the three sons is that their parents nurtured them to be open to God so that when the time came their divinely delegated task to be fulfilled, they were ready and willing. It is the parents sacred duty to raise children who know about the God who speaks and who know how to listen to Him. It is the children s sacred duty to speak with God in prayer and to listen to God in discernment. 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 Reflecting on the role of the family in the history of salvation, it good to be reminded that through the family God enacts goodness in the world and for the world. The family is made by God for good! Husbands and wives, the love you have for each other not only in good times but also through tough times in your relationship is the most important witness you could give your children. Through you, your children will learn and experience the greater power of God s love and goodness. Be prayerful. Let your children see how you communicate with God every day. Children, listen and learn from your parents. Recognize that through their humanity, God is using them to bring about good for you. Take and keep the good you learn from them, and make that good better. Everyday, take the time to say, I love you, Thank you, and How can I help you? Do not wait for the good to happen. Make the good happen. God bless all fathers, all mothers, and all children with the call to be holy families. - Fr. Edison