September 16th th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 Jesus Christ is the one and true hero How many of us have gone to the theater to enjoy a good movie? I think most of us go to relax and enjoy a good time, whether it is watching an action, horror, comedy, science fiction, or superhero movie. I confess that I like the movies a lot, and I am fascinated by the superheroes movies. Superman is one of those heroes that I wanted to be when I was a child and that possibly some of you wanted to be as well. But the problem with the movies is that when the movie is over, life continues its course. Even though Superman may have saved the world, our life continues in the same form, with the same routine that sometimes is nonsensical. Some months ago, we Christians, lived the Holy Week where we celebrated the passion, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the only true hero because with His death on the cross and His resurrection from the dead, He has saved all of us. In other words, He has saved the whole world. And although we have certainly seen many movies about the life of Jesus of Nazareth, we know and strongly belief that Jesus is not a character invented by a writer and played by a Hollywood actor, but He is a real person who loves us immensely. He protects us from our enemies as a shepherd protects his sheep from the wolf that wants to devour them, just as the Lord Jesus tells us: "I give my life for my sheep" (Jn. 10,14). The Lord Jesus takes cares of us always and we should always follow him. In the same way Christ Jesus, by the immense love He has for us, sends the Holy Ghost and with this, we can obey the Lord through our love for Him and for our brothers and sisters. Jesus says: "As the Father loves me, so I love you. Remain in my love." (Jn. 15:9). That is why Christ is the true hero among heroes because He is not a selfish being who wants power only for himself, but He gives us his power, His strength so that we may follow his steps and make of this world a better one. When a mother worries about her children, when a teacher prepares their lessons with care so that their students may learn, when a police officer ensures the safety of the citizens, and when a priest celebrates the Eucharist with love then we are all heroes because we have in us the same Spirit of Christ. And when we manifest the Holy Spirit in our lives, we are true witnesses of the resurrection of the Lord. September 16th th Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekend Mass Schedule St. Patrick's (SPC) N. Main St., Prattsburgh 8:00am Sunday St. Theresa's (STC) Route 245, Stanley 11:15am Sunday St. Januarius (SJC) Route 21, Naples Confession 4-4:30pm Sat. 5:00pm Saturday 10:00am Sunday St. Michael s (SMC) Liberty St., Penn Yan Confession 4-4:30pm Sat. 5:00pm Saturday 9:30am Sunday Weekday Masses St. Januarius & St. Michael s see inside for times Prayer Line Fr. George

2 Mass Schedule & Intentions Reading I: Isaiah 50:4c-9a The Lord God is my help, therefore I am not disgraced. Reading II: James 2: faith of itself, if it does not have works, is dead. Gospel: Mark 8:27-35 Jesus asked his disciples, Who do people say that I am? Looking Ahead Reading I: Reading II: Gospel: Wisdom 2:12, James 3:16-4:3 Mark 9:30-37 The eyes of all look to you, Lord, and you give them their food in due season. Eucharistic Adoration. Thursday- after the 8 a.m. Masses at St. Michael s and St. Januarius. Requiescat in Pace: Joseph Perella & Terry Newby Please Pray for Healing / Comfort for: John Rose Denise Hartman Rose Supple Tom Richardson Steven Richardson Doris Fitzpatrick Laura Baum Michael Hawley Joel Rivera Michael Turner Evie Worth Jim Snyder Eliza Batton In accordance with NYS Hippa Laws to be listed on the prayer chain in the bulletin the request must come from yourself or a family member with your permission. (You can still be on prayer list, but not in the bulletin if you prefer) (listed for 4 weeks unless requested) Page 2 of 6

3 OLOL Events Calendar From the Parish Office Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) Sharing Our Blessings As we begin the Catholic Ministries Appeal Thanks to all who have made the past appeals a success. Diocesan campaign raised more than $6.44 million the most in CMA history. The average gift per household increased for the 13 th straight year to $242. Our parish goal has been established at $60,706 which is the basic 3% increase over last years goal. Thanks to all who have enabled us to reach the goals over the years. One point of interest is that the diocesan participation rate last year was only 28%. Our parish participation rate was 26.67%. Each year our goal goes up & it would be a big help if everyone contributed something. If you do not receive a letter from the diocese & would like to contribute there are envelopes at the doors of the worship sites. You can mail your contribution to the diocese or drop them into the collection. On any check or envelope please put #359 which is our parish ID number. Please pray & support the CMA in the weeks ahead. An Evangelization & Catechesis committee is needed. Do you have ideas about how to make our Parish better? Call Patty at the Parish office to get more information on how to become part of this committee. Throughout the month we are celebrating the transfer of the faith, catechesis. Children s Liturgy of the Word catechists, Anna Delibertis and Sandy Moniot were recognized on 9/9. On 9/16, we acknowledge the role of parents and guardians because they share the Catholic faith with their families by their words and actions. But Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all of us to build the community of faith by rededicating ourselves to the mission of handing it on and being a witness to the Gospel. On this day consider the ways we are witnesses for Jesus Christ. We also thank the teachers and staff at St. Michael s School, who will be recognized on 9/21 at the 11AM Mass. Page 3 of 6

4 Please check our website for more information Or call the Parish Office New Parishioner Registration ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Baptism enroll in the required Baptismal Program at least 3 months in advance ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anointing of the Sick ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Marriage begin formal marriage preparation at 6 months in advance of your proposed wedding date ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Holy Orders contact one of our priests to discuss how God may be calling you to ordained ministry Middle School youth: A special retreat day is planned just for you! It will be on 11/3 in Elmira, from Noon 6 PM. A presentation and games/activities connected to Theology of the Body's of Discovering One's True Identity will be featured. It will also include time for individual reflection and adoration. Your families will be invited to join you for the 5 PM Mass. Take advantage of this opportunity! Registration info will be sent to all MS parents. Our Brothers Keeper Quilt Group Come join us as we make beautiful quilts that are distributed at Christmas time to members of our community in need. Our next meetings are : SMC Hall 10 am to 2pm Sept. 10 & 24 Oct 15 & 29 Nov 12 & 26 Dec 12 What's happening around Our Lady of the Lakes? You do not have to deal with this alone. Because of the publicity from the report on sexual abuse from priests/religious in many of the dioceses in Pennsylvania please be aware of our diocese wanting to know of any abuse that has/is taking place. Victims of abuse should always report to the civil authorities. To report a case of possible sexual abuse and to receive help and guidance from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, victims are encouraged to contact the victims assistance coordinator: Deborah Housel Phone: dhousel@dor.org (585) , ext Toll-free: (800) , ext Calling all Boy & Girl Scouts working on their patches or emblems! The Diocese has planned a retreat day for you and your family. It will be at St. Alphonsus Parish, Auburn, beginning at 9:30 AM on Sunday, 10/24 and includes Mass. See the flyer on our website on the page with the bulletins for more info. Prefer your bulletin mailed or delivered electronically? Please send an to: Melissa.conrad@dor.org and she will add you to the us postal or listing. The Feast of St. Januarius, Bishop & martyr is 9/19. He beat death twice. In 305 AD, during the Roman persecution of Christians, he hid many of his parishioners in salt mines. On a visit to them, he was caught and tortured. He was thrown alive into a furnace, but miraculously did not burn! The next day he was put into a pit of starved bears. At his command, the bears laid down and did not attack! He was beheaded the next day. Two vials of his blood were captured and taken to Naples to serve as relics. One thousand years later and three times a year to this day, when his dried blood is exposed, it boils! Living a holy life worked for him. What can God do with us? Summer may be gone but there s still time for SON Bathing!! Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction will start in October each Wednesdays from 7-8pm. Come spend some quiet time with our Lord!! 1 st Wed. St. Januarius main church; 2 nd Wed. St. Michael s chapel; 3 rd Wed. St. Patrick s church 4 th Wed. St. Theresa s church; 5 th Wed. of month no Holy Hour as well as local school snow days also will apply. This announcement will fit nicely on your refrigerator to keep close at hand. St. Januarius OLOL Grape Festival Yard Sale Sept 29 & 30th Children's Liturgy of the Word 2nd & 4th Sundays of the Month St. Michaels Students on WFLR 3rd Thursday of the 8:30 am St. Michael s School - Open House September 25th St. Michael s School 7th Annual 5K Turkey Trot Thursday Nov 22 Page 4 of 6

5 Our Lady of the Lakes Contact Information Rev. Leo Reinhardt, Pastor fr Parochial Vicar Rev. Jorge Ramirez Retired Area Priest Rev. Jack O Connor Deacon Tim Hebding timothy.hebding@dor.org Religious Ed Coordinator Patty Larzelere patricia.larzelere@dor.org If you need a Priest for the Anointing of the sick, call or and M - F 8:30am-4:30pm M/W/ F 8:30am-1:30pm 210 Keuka Street 180 North Main St. Penn Yan, NY Naples, NY Fax: Fax: pstmicha@dor.org stjanua@dor.org St. Michael s School Phone & Fax: Tom Flood, Principal smpydcs@dor.org Parish Office St. Michael s Church 210 Keuka Street Penn Yan, NY Business Manager Gary Pierce gary.pierce@dor.org St. Januarius, Secretary Patsy Lentz patsy.lentz@dor.org Maintenance Cemetery Administrator Bonnie Basler bonnie.basler@dor.org Parish Admin Asst. Melissa Conrad melissa.conrad@dor.org

6 END OF BULLETIN Church Name: Our Lady of the Lakes City, State: Penn Yan, NY File Name: Phone: (315) Contact/Editor: Melissa Conrad Comments: Sep 16th 2018 the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time