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

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1 December 9-10, 2017 Second Sunday of Advent 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 makes us His sons and daughters in Jesus Christ. To prepare for reception, call Anthony Sacrament of the Eucharist. The sacrament through which God feeds us with His Word and the Body and Blood of His Son, 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 Jamie 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 Anthony 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 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. Why do we exist as a parish? In order to love God with all that we are, to love our neighbor as ourselves, to make more and better disciples, and to learn and teach how to keep Jesus commandments. Our Mission is based on Matthew 22: 34-40, 28: Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Masses Fourth Sunday of Advent Saturday, Dec 23: 4:30 and 6:30 PM (added) Sunday, Dec 24: 9:00 AM (As your schedule allows you, please consider attending the earlier Vigil Masses.) Christmas Eve Sunday, Dec 24: 4 PM (Victor HS Gym), 7 PM and 11 PM (10:30 PM Christmas Carols) Christmas Day Monday, Dec 25: 10 AM Help Needed for the 4 PM Christmas Eve Mass Set-Up on Dec 23, 12:30 PM at the Gym Sacristan Set-Up on Dec 24, meet in church at 1:30 PM Sacristan s Pack-Up on Dec 24, after Mass Tear Down on Dec 26, 7 AM at the Gym Sign up sheet is on the Welcome Table by the Alcove. Or, see Diane Gernert or Ena Gill for Sacristan s Set-Up and Pack-Up. Inside this Bulletin Traveling Chalice and Paten p.2 Advent Lessons and Carols p.2 Advent Forty Hour Devotion p.2 Blessing of a Christmas Tree p.3 Weekend Retreat for Men p.3 Youth Winter Retreat p.4 Alternative Christmas Giving p.4 Enrichment Series for Parents p CMA Update p.5 150th DOR Anniversary Commemorative Book p.6 Reading the Gospel of Mark p 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 9-10, 2017 Liturgy & Sacramental Life because God matters HOLY MASSES FOR THE WEEK Saturday, December 9, Saint Juan Diego 4:30pm - Alex Davis by Family Sunday, December 10, Second Sunday of Advent Is 40:1-5, 9-11/2, Pt 3:8-14, Mk 1:1-8 (5) 8:30am - Deceased members of the Neenan & O Dea Families 10:30am - Alex Davis by Family 5pm - Call the parish office to offer your intention here. Monday, December 11, Saint Damasus I 8:30am - Pat Loopman by the Bellinger Family Tuesday, December 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe 8:30am - Call the parish office to offer your intention here. Wednesday, December 13, Saint Lucy 8:30am - Michael J. Barnes - Helen Thursday, December 14, Saint John of the Cross 8:30am - Communion Service Friday, December 15, :30am - Butch Matteson by Jaqui and Family Saturday, December 16, :30pm - Jack McCarthy by Mary McCarthy Sunday, December 17, Third Sunday of Advent Is 61:1-2a, 10-11, 1 Thes 5:16-24, Jn 1:6-8, (8) 8:30am - Josephine Carter by Meg & Carlos Chaides 10:30am - James Spencer by Family 5pm - Mary Anne Frontuto by the Bellinger Family The Sanctuary Candle is lit in memory Of Madalyn & Edward Peck by the Peglow Family. To offer a Mass or to light the Sanctuary Candle in memory of a loved one, please call the Parish Office at Traveling Chalice and Paten - Hosting Families With a set of chalice and paten are the Vocation Prayer and detailed instructions about this vocation program. All four sets of chalices and patens must be returned by Saturday morning, at the Parish Office porch. Set for Weekend Masses (Sign-up at Welcome Table) Set for Faith Formation (Sign-up at the Parish Center) Set for Parish Ministries (Sign-up at Welcome Table) Set for Youth and RCIA (Sign-up with Anthony Klosterman) Week of Dec 10 - Dec 16 Prezyna Family Leschhorn Family Advent in the Parish Advent Lessons and Carols. This Sunday, from 3 to 4:30 PM, in church. Take a break from your busy schedule, and enjoy the Biblical stories and familial hymns - sang by the choirs of our parish. Allow some quiet time to remind us the reason for the season. Reception follows in the Parish Center. Forty Hour Devotion. From Dec 12, Tuesday, 6 PM until Dec 14, 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. The first one we did last October was rather well-received. May devotions like this lead us to deeper relationship with Jesus. Sign-up sheet on the Welcome Table by the Alcove. Come, Lord Jesus, come! Thank you to all parishioners who have availed themselves of the Sacrament of Reconciliation this season of Advent. Liturgical Ministers for the Weekend of December 16/17 Ministry Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday 5:00 PM Sacristan Jackie Lafferty Ena Gill Helen Barnes Judy Miller Altar Servers (3) Katie Klee, Dillon Klee, Ben Gensiejewski, Ella Hall, Zoey Prezyna Anna Heltz, Chris Heltz Lector One Dan Lafferty Jim Budd Marge Jacobs James Miller Lector Two Jackie Lafferty Mollie Moore Edward Hall Lilly Miller Holy Body (3) Dan Lafferty, Jackie Lafferty, Suzanne McCaffrey Carol Hutkowski, Walt Hutkowski, Rita Martens Chris Merante, Judy Platten, Ron Platten Bev Grippo, Dave Moore, Precious Blood (2) Henry Miller, Linda Sandburg Judy Martin, Stephenie McCormick Gretchen Vanderlee, Michelle Amadio Joyce Richards, Dee Ainsworth Head Usher/Greeter Andy Hart Dan Weigert Ken Trotta Sante DiCarlo Ushers / Greeters (3) Pat Bolger, Mike Manikowski, Jose Sanchez Bob Kolb, Mark Weigert, Rita Bavineau David O Hare, John O Brien, George Heissenberger John Butler, Norm Ainsworth, Anthony Klosterman Note: If unable to serve, please find a substitute. Take the time to sign-in in the Sacristy before Mass. Thank you.

3 Page 3 Connect the dots of faith. December 9-10, 2017 Prayer Intentions Please include any of these intentions at your daily 3 PM prayer: For a prayerful Advent season, For a renewal of our commitment to discipleship in Jesus Christ, That we may make our CMA goal this year, And for the intentions in our prayer jars. Let us be known by our praying for each other. Blessing of a Christmas Tree The use of the Christmas tree is relatively modern. Its origins are found in the Medieval mystery plays that depicted the tree of paradise and the Christmas light or candle that symbolized Christ, the Light of the world. According to custom, the Christmas tree is set up just before Christmas and may remain in place until the Solemnity of Epiphany. The lights of the tree are illuminated after the prayer of blessing. In the home the Christmas tree may be blessed by a parent or another family member, in connection with the evening meal on the Vigil of Christmas or at another suitable time on Christmas day. Prayer of Blessing Lord our God, we praise you for light of creation: the sun, the moon, and the stars of the night. We praise you for the light of Israel: the Law, the prophets, and the wisdom of the Scriptures. We praise you for Jesus Christ, your Son: he is Emmanuel, God-with-us, the Prince of Peace, who fills us with the wonder of your love. Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we illumine this tree. May the light and cheer it gives be a sign of the joy that fills our hearts. May all who delight in this tree come to the knowledge and joy of salvation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. The lights of the tree are illuminated. The leader concludes the rite by signing himself or herself with the sign of the cross and saying: May the God of glory fill our hearts with peace and joy, now and forever. Amen. (From the Magnificat Advent Companion) Calling all angels, shepherds, Mary & Joseph, too! We are looking for girls and boys, 1st - 5th grades, to join us for the annual Christmas Pageant to be held at the Christmas Eve 4 PM Mass. We will be having 1 practice on Thursday, December 21, from 6:30-8 PM in the Parish Center. At that time you will receive your costume. Parents, please me at: colettesouliere@yahoo.com. Let me know if your child is interested in being a part of the Christmas Pageant. Just a note: there are no speaking parts - no need to be nervous. Thank you. - Colette Gotham Membership & Parish Life because community life matters Sunday, December 10 PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK Morning - Knights of Columbus Breakfast (1/2 price! With Santa!) - Parish Center - Children s Liturgy of the Word - 10:30am Alcove & Music Room 11:45am - Faith Formation 3pm - Lessons & Carols - Church 6pm - GLOW - Parish Center Monday, December 11 10am - Senior Exercise - Alcove 4:30pm - Faith Formation 5:45pm - Children s Choir - Music Room Tuesday, December 12 10am - Start of 40 hour devotion - Alcove 6:30pm - Faith Formation Wednesday, December 13 10am - Senior Exercise - Parish Center 7pm - Pastoral Council - Parish Library Thursday, December 14 1pm - Assemble Christmas Baskets - Parish Center 6pm - End of 40 Hour Devotion - Alcove Saturday, December 16 8am-Noon - Distribute Christmas Baskets - Parish Center 5pm - Community Dinner - Presbyterian Church 7pm - Filipino Mass & Reception - Church Sunday, December 17 Morning - Coffee Hours - Parish Center 11:45am - Faith Formation 11:45am - Parent Session - Parish Center 2pm - Last Chance Christmas Rehearsal- Music Rm 6pm - GLOW Christmas Party - Parish Center Weekend Retreat for Men Once again, the Redemptorist Fathers at Notre Dame Retreat House in Canandaigua are offering a theme retreat, which for 2018 will touch on the virtues of faith, hope and charity. Our parish is scheduled for January 26-28, from 8 PM Friday until Noon of Sunday. If interested in joining men from our parish, please contact Bill Clifford at or billbarbclifford@aol.com, or John Becker at or jabecker58@aol.com for more information. Changes in your household information? Update now! Go to Click Online Registration under Life at St. Pat s.

4 Page 4 Grow in faith, hope and love everyday. December 9-10, 2017 Ongoing Faith Formation because growth in faith matters Avail Yourself of Our Parish Subscription Visit Formed.org and create your free personal or household account using your personal username and password. To do this, please use the Parish Code: 3KRJJK (capitalized). Once you have created your personal account, you will have access to all resources - movies, e-books, program series, talks, etc. Featured Free Resource Prepare the Way of the King. Dr. Scott Hahn, one of the most eminent Catholic theologians in our country today, reveals what scholars now know about the shepherds, the mysterious Magi, and King Herod. Your Advent journey will take on new meaning as you prepare your heart for the birth of our Lord. This illuminating presentation is sure to help you grow in appreciation of the greatest gift ever given to mankind Jesus Christ. Youth Winter Retreat High School students, the Winter Retreat at Camp Stella Maris is January 5-7. Come enjoy a weekend with other teens, and discover for yourself the power of God s Grace! Contact Anthony Klosterman for questions, Details and registration can be found at our welcome tables and on the parish website. And thanks to the nearly fifty students and chaperones answered Christ s call to give to others by raking and cleaning up the yards of neighbors and St. Patrick s grounds, during the November Service Sunday. Enrichment Series for Parents during Faith Formation, in the Parish Center Dec 17, Sunday, 11:30-12:30 PM Dec 18, Monday, 4:30-5:30 PM Dec 19, Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 PM Attend only one of these three sessions. Social Ministry & Outreach because service matters Community Dinner We are serving on Saturday, December 16. Menus and sign-up sheet are on the Welcome Table by the Alcove. 17th Annual Cookie Walk To benefit Serenity House. Sunday, December 17, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM or until sold out. See you at the Parish Library and the Preschool Wing. Alternative Christmas Giving We are suggesting the following organizations: Family Promise of Ontario County. Congregations, agencies and individuals will work together to assist homeless families by offering a warm meal, a safe place to rest their heads, financial literacy and support to secure permanent housing. Family Promise is a national model with proven success and we are proud to join with others around the country in this mission. We hope to open our doors in Your financial support this holiday season will support our effort to provide a place for hard-working families to stay together while working towards financial independence. Please visit our website, for a detailed description of how our program works. You can make a donation in two ways: Visit and click on the Holiday Appeal logo OR Mail your donation to: Family Promise of Ontario County, Inc., PO Box 34, Victor, NY Informational materials are available to you at the Alcove. Take the time to visit and learn more about this great program. Catholic Relief Services. Thanks to the generosity of donors, Catholic Charities USA has distributed millions of dollars in emergency funds to Catholic Charities agencies serving communities affected by recent storms in Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This initial response phase has focused on immediate needs, including the most basic essentials like food, water and shelter. As the work of long-term recovery begins following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, Catholic Charities is now preparing to help with resettling and assisting people. Work will continue in the months and years ahead, sensitive to the particular needs of the communities we serve. If you still wish to make a donation, please call 1(800) or visit to donate online. Thank you for giving as God gives. Stewardship because generosity matters Parish Stewards: Needed. Phone Callers. To reach out to lapsed or inactive parishioners. This could be a new parish ministry, and would be ideal to homebound parishioners (though anyone could participate). You could make 5-10 short phone calls a day. If interested, please call Fr. Edison at Coordinator of the Giving Garden. Joe Murphy has stepped down from coordinating the work done on our giving garden. Thank you, Joe, for the many years of service! To learn more, please call Joe at Continued to page 5.

5 Page 5 Pray and live your faith everyday. December 9-10, 2017 Liturgical Ministry. Sign-up sheet is in the Sacristy. sacristans, altar servers, lectors, Communion ministers (including those who could bring Communion to the home-bound) and ushers/greeters. Parish Techies: to help operate livestreaming of weekend Masses. Call Fr. Edison at Magazine Marketing. To help invite local businesses to place an ad on our parish magazine. David at david@davidmammano.com. Prayer Leaders at the Ontario County Health Facility. Kay Riccio and Dick Abraham faithfully pray the rosary with residents of the Ontario County Health Facility on the third Thursday of the month. They carpool from church at 9:45 AM. Also, the Holy Mass is celebrated with the residents on the last Tuesday of the month, at 2:30 PM. The residents would love these traditions to grow and continue. Ask the Holy Spirit to help your discernment. Gift of Time Weekend Mass Attendance December 2-3: 4:30: 212, 8:30: :30: 318, 5:00: 170 Total: 906 (2016 Census: 856) Gift of Treasure December 2-3: $8, ( budget: $8,038) Building Fund Campaign As of December 1: $196,516 (Goal: $220,000) Number of donors: 304 To contribute, please write a check to Saint Patrick s Church, and on the memo line, Building Fund. Update: Kelley, the contractor who worked on our bell tower, sent us the bill in the amount of $22K for the additional work of replacing the wooden beams and floor of the bell tower roof Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) Parish Goal: $110,870 As of Dec 5, we have raised $ 71,370 (64.37%). With 222 households participating. What is the Annual CMA for? The annual CMA raises funds to support the Catholic Charities, the Diocesan Operations & Support Services, the Ministries of the Pope Francis and Bishop Matano, the formation of Priests, Deacons, Pastoral Leaders and Vocations, the Diocesan-wide Services to Parishes and Institutions, and the Education of Our Youth through Catholic Schools, and Youth programs. How can I give? Donations may be made in cash, check or credit by using the CMA envelopes found on the Welcome Tables. As your financial responsibilities allow you, consider tithing 2% towards the annual CMA campaign. Or, to donate online, please visit Click donate on the CMA informational slide found on the middle of the homepage. Thank You Very Much! To Peggi Heissenberger for her work on the Advent banners. To Marge O Dea for helping the upkeep of the Parish Center kitchen. To Wayne Sweet for the putting up the wreaths and Christmas trees. To the Parish Visitation Ministry for providing Santa and Mrs. Claus to the preschoolers last Wednesday. To the CMA donors. Thank you for your help! Our Parish Ministries: Serving God and Neighbor Call. Ask. Discern. Serve. Adult Faith Formation Group Altar Linen Altar Servers Assisi Ministry Baptism Preparation Team Bereavement Support Group Bible Study Buildings and Grounds Committee Catechists & Aides Cemetery Board Children s Liturgy of the Word Church Cleaners Coffee Hour Team Communion Ministers (EMHC) Community Dinner Cub Scouts Faith Formation Advisory Board Finance Council First Responders at Masses Funeral Brunch Team Funeral Preparation Team Girl Scouts Giving Garden Knights of Columbus Lectors Liturgical Environment Liturgy Committee Men s Group Parish Bakers Parish Christ Life Team Parish Gardens Parish Life Committee Parish Magazine Parish Office Volunteers Pastoral Council Prayer Shawl Ministry Preschool RCIA Team Marriage Preparation Team Money Counters Music Ministry (choirs, cantors, etc.) Sacristans Social Ministry Committee Stewardship Committee Ushers & Greeters Visitation Ministry Welcome Team Women s Group Youth Ministry Sam & Tina Condo / Sue Stehling / Pat Bolger / Marcie Hamilton / Judy & James Miller / Lori Cunliffe / Anne Leitner / Joan Oliphant / Jamie Cassata / Kim Reese / Lynn Foley / Mister Clean / Needs Coordinator Ron Platten / Jean Acquilano / Jim Hood / Jamie Cassata / Bob Muto / Kim Reese / Meg CHaides / Judy Martin / Joyce Richards / Needs New Coordinator Wayne Brotsch / Duane Pancoast / Diane Gernert / Judy Klein / Ray Barrett / Lynn Kovaleski / Jim Budd / Becky Fountain / Sam Samoriski / Chris Merante / Ev DeVelder / Todd Fleming / Mary Eberl / & Mary Sabin / Kristen Leschhorn / Deacon John Payne / Deacon John Payne / Marge Gawronski / June Frosino / Ena Gill / Joan Muto / Dave O Hare / Sante DiCarlo / Anne Leitner / Needs Coordinator Judy Klein / Anthony Klosterman /

6 Let there be light Welcome Jesus ASAP (Reflection on Mark 1:1-8) As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way. A voice of one crying out in the desert: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. So important is the coming of the Messiah that God saw the need to prepare his way by the sending of a messenger in John the Baptist. Even his message seeks to nurture among its hearers the shortest possible way between them and the Messiah, a straight path. Living out our faith: Read the prophets of the Old Testament in view of God preparing a straight path between you and His Son, Jesus. John the Baptist appeared in the desert proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. The making of straight path points us to the re-establishment of our covenantal relationship with God and His People. We straighten the path through reconciliation, which is achieved through recognition of personal sins (repentance) and receiving God s forgiveness. Living out our faith: Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation this Advent as a way of preparing your heart for Jesus. One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. John the Baptist as forerunner points us to the Messiah, Jesus Christ. In his humility, he is only willing to recede into the background as Jesus takes center stage. Living out our faith: Ask Jesus to increase in you. Ask him to transform you in his image and likeness. Reading the Gospel of Mark In this liturgical year, we are following Jesus through the Gospel of Mark. The Gospel of Mark is the earliest of the gospels to be written, around 70 AD. Mark seems to respond to the reality of persecution faced by the Christian communities by sharing with them the Good News of Jesus Christ. His gospel would provide meaning to the faithful by living within the framework of the Kingdom of God, where disciples follow only the Christ. Compared to the other three gospels, Mark is the shortest. Mark frequently uses the conjunctive kai (and) and the adverb euthys (immediately, right away). Thus, he gives a sense of urgency in the way he conveys the Good News; it is as if he could not wait to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with its prospective hearers. In Mark, we hear Jesus initially forbidding his disciples to tell others about him. But his revelation comes finally when the centurion cried out at the crucifixion, This was truly the Son of God! (15:39). Mark challenges us to recognize the unity of the life of Jesus - his public ministry, his rejection, his suffering, his death on the cross and his resurrection. This Advent, find the time to encounter Jesus through the Gospel of Mark. - Father Edison 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. How do I submit a blurb for the bulletin? Please send a blurb by (kim.reese@dor.org). Keep the blurb concise. Since we normally submit the bulletin for printing on Tuesday mornings, there is greater chance for your blurb making it in the bulletin if you submit it to us early Monday morning. Call the Office for holiday deadlines. Thank you. Our Parish Staff Father Edison Tayag, Pastor fr.edison.tayag@dor.org Deacon John Payne, Deacon john.payne@dor.org Jamie Cassata jamie.cassata@dor.org Coordinator of Faith Formation and Preschool Laura Gleeson laura.gleeson@dor.org Coordinator of Parish Visitation Team Anthony Klosterman anthony.klosterman@dor.org Youth and Young Adult Ministry Kristen Leschhorn kristen.leschhorn@dor.org Preschool/Faith Formation Secretary and Bookkeeper Maureen O Connor maureen.oconnor@dor.org Multi-Parish Finance Director Rich O Donnell richard.odonnell@dor.org Parish Bookkeeping Kim Reese kim.reese@dor.org Parish Secretary & Hospitality June Weltzer Frosino june.frosino@dor.org Director of Music Ministry Wayne Sweet wayne.sweet@dor.org Building Maintenance John Butler jmbutler35@gmail.com Cemetery Caretaker Benny Malijan Housekeeping Alternative Christmas Gifts Give loved ones something different & unique this Christmas - Copy of the Commemorative Book for the 150th Anniversary of our diocese. $30 per copy. Mass Intention. These are available to you at the Parish Office, during office hours.