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

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1 October 13-14, 2018 Mass Is Boring. If we are honest to ourselves, we all must have said this statement at least once in our journey of faith. Probably, the first time would be as a child who was taken away from playtime in order to go to Church. It is important that we reflect on this statement and what we mean by it. We need to set our sight on the Paschal Mystery of Jesus which gives the Mass its holy and unique significance. Mass is boring. Probably the Roman soldiers on Calvary felt the same. They themselves wanted to hasten the death of Jesus by breaking his legs. I do not know though if Mary, John and Mary Magdalene felt the same. I cannot even imagine the pain in their hearts because I do not know if I have loved Jesus as much as they have. I hope I never feel bored being with a loved one who is dying. Think of it the death of Jesus is rather unique: he died not for himself, but for our sake. Mass is boring. The world strives to keep offering us something new, claiming its most recent offer is the best. But usually after a year, another new and another best is offered. This is how the world gets our attention, it keeps us waiting for the next. The Mass, on the other hand, offers us the same Word of God, the same Body of Jesus, the same Blood of Jesus. God have made up His mind - to give us whom we ultimately need once and for all. Think of it probably, the world does not really know what to offer us, or worst, the world cannot offer us whom we ultimately need. Mass is boring. In the world of I, me and myself, there is strong tendency to focus on what I actively do, even to show my best, and hopefully, to the point of gaining recognition and praise, or winning a title. But in the face of death, my best is not enough, will never be enough. In the face of death, all I can do is to actively surrender surrender to the love of God. It is this love that offers me words that lead to eternal life. It is this love that prepared the meal where divine life is sacrificed that I may eat of it and drink of it. The Mass reveals this love - unchanging, constant, so subtle. At Mass, I receive love and life again and again. If this is boredom, I want more of it. Mass is boring. Can a child truly detest having a meal with his parents? Probably. It takes wisdom from life experience to value sharing a meal with one s parents, especially a meal that one s mother and father could only prepare. God, help me to grow up in your wisdom. Amen. Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Patrick s Catholic Church 115 Maple Avenue, Victor NY (585) Authentic faith, Welcoming and Engaging Adsum! Or, present! in plain English. October is here once more, and so it is census time. Take this time to renew our commitment to our Sunday obligation. Set aside the first fruit of your weekend to God as time to worship, to be fed and be nourished. Help promote a trend of increase in our parish. Reading the Gospel of John This week, please read the ninth chapter. The relevance of the ninth chapter of John shines in its importance when we find ourselves struggling with the reality of innocent suffering. In situations like this, it is easy to blame God or it is tempting to forego one s faith in God. Jesus reminds us this situation as any human situation can be the stage for the glory of God to be made manifest. In as much as you physically see, do you consider yourself able to see spiritually? Let the light who is Jesus Christ guide you and show you the way. Let your spiritual sight guide your physical sight. Get to personally know Jesus through the gospels Be holier today than yesterday. The only and truly sad thing in life is not to become a saint Go, and Make Disciples... We all have had times during our lives of doubts, fear and frustration. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a wonderful opportunity to examine our life in the light of faith, and decide whether this is the time to embrace the Catholic Church. Who may participate in the RCIA? Those who have never been baptized. Those who have been baptized in another Christian denomination but would like to join the Roman Catholic Church. Those who were baptized Catholic but have received little or no instruction and now wish to prepare for Eucharist and/or Confirmation. If you re interested in finding out more, please contact Deacon John Payne at john.payne@dor.org, or call him directly at (585) Bring a friend to Jesus.

2 Page 2 Get informed. Get involved. October 13-14, 2018 Liturgy & Sacramental Life because Jesus taught us to pray HOLY MASSES FOR THE WEEK Saturday, October 13, :30pm - Mary Ellen Alfred by Judith & Charlie Hadeed Sunday, October 14, 2018-Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 7:7-11, Heb 4:12-13, Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17:27 (143) 8:30am - Ken Weigert by Nancy Peglow 10:30am - Jack Nolan by the Dwyer Family 5pm - Lucille Doran by Richard & Bernadette Pruett Monday, October 15, Saint Teresa of Jesus 8:30am - Teresa DiLella Tuesday, October 16, Saints Hedwig, Margaret Mary Alacoque 8:30am - Anne LaCasse by Mike & Mary Rogan Wednesday, October 17, Saint Ignatius of Antioch 8:30am - Jim Budd by Daily Morning Mass Group Thursday, October 18, Saint Luke 8:30am - Communion Service Friday, October 19, Saints John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues 8:30am - Timothy Maddalena by Wow Group Saturday, October 20, Saint Paul of the Cross 4:30pm - James Cargnoni by Pat & Jim Barclay Sunday, October 21, 2018-Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 53:10-11, Heb 4:14-16, Mk 10: :30am - Rev. E. Joseph Esser by Eleanor Barry 10:30am - Lucille Doran by Eleanor Barry 5pm - Irene Marren-Bancroft by Morris & Bonnie Lew Important Note: If you have requested the Mass intention and would like to bring up the gifts during Offertory, please inform the ushers before Mass. Daily 3 PM Prayer Intentions Please include any of these intentions at your daily 3 PM prayer: For parish ministries: Faith Formation Advisory Board Parish Christ Life Team For the success of our 2018 Building Campaign, For our Preschool children and their families, and our teachers, For our search for a new Director of Sacred Music, For renewal of our commitment to Sunday obligation, For those who are ill, And for the intentions in our prayer jars. Let us be known by our praying for each other. Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction Our monthly Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction this month is Monday, the 15th, from 4:30-5:30 PM, and Tuesday, October 16, from 5 to 7 PM, in Church. With this change in schedule, we hope to make this wonderful and powerful devotion accessible to families in faith formation. Spend your time wisely. Spend it with Jesus. Prayer Jars Use the prayers jars by the votive candles and on the Welcome Table by the Alcove. Write down your intention. Place it in the jar. Take another s prayer intention. Thank you. To offer a Mass or to light the Sanctuary Candle in memory of a loved one, please call the Parish Office. Liturgical Ministers for the Weekend of October Ministry Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday 5:00 PM Sacristan Linda Sandburg Ena Gill Helen Barnes Judy Miller Lector One Dan Lafferty Sarah Parsons Marge Jacobs James Miller Lector Two Jackie Lafferty Bridgette Klein Faith Formation 7th grader Stephenie McCormick Holy Body (3) Precious Blood (2) Altar Servers (3) Deacon John Payne, Henry Miiller, Linda Sandburg Marie VanKuren, Carlos Chaides Jillian VanKuren, Matthew VanKuren Deacon John Payne, Ena Gill, Rita Martens Mark Geiser, Stephenie McCormick Zoey Prezyna, Ben Gensiejewski Deacon John Payne, Cheryl Avery, David Avery Christine DiNovo, Pat DiNovo Leo DiNovo, Jack Eilertsen, Sarah Chrusciki Deacon John, Collette Brien, Sante DiCarlo Bev Grippo Chris Heltz, Anna Heltz Head Usher Andy Hart Dan Weigert Dave O Hare Norm Ainsworth Ushers / Greeters (3) Pat Bolger, Jerre Ryan, Jim Schmidlin Mark Weigert, Bob Kolb, Wayne Brotsch 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. John Butler, Sante DiCarlo Nick Ward

3 Page 3 Connect the dots of faith. October 13-14, 2018 Etiquette at Holy Mass You have heard that it was said to your ancestors... But I say to you - Matthew 5:21-22 In Matthew, Jesus used this formula, six times, referring to the Word of God in the Old Testament and superseding it with his own words. Prior to this section, Jesus reminded his disciples that he came not to abolish the law and the prophets but to bring them to fulfillment (Matthew 5:17). At the second part of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Word, we recognize the importance of the Word of God as it is given to us both in the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Gospel, centered on Jesus, takes primacy among the readings and for this reason we stand at its proclamation. It is important that we have a growing knowledge of the Word of God, which should come from our openness to hear what God has to say to us a sign of ongoing friendship. To get ready for Sunday Mass, prepare yourself during the week. Take the time to read the four readings (a reading per day): the First Reading, the Responsorial Psalm, the Second Reading, and the Gospel. Begin with the Gospel, followed by the First Reading, which sheds light to it (as it prepares us for the Gospel). The Responsorial Psalm also follows the theme set by the Gospel. The Second Reading, because its selection employs continuous reading (picked up from the previous week), its theme may not be connected with the Gospel theme. Allow your prior reflection on the readings keep you focused at the Liturgy of the Word. If there is visual distraction, close your eyes. If there is auditory distraction, open the missalette and follow the readings. More practical tips coming. Thank you for your attention. Membership & Parish Life because Jesus called a community Couples Night Out Couples Night Out resumes October 20th, 5:30-9:00 PM for the first forty (40) registered children. Please sign up using the flyers provided at the entryways, and send to Nancy and Anthony in the Faith Formation Office. Thank you! Trunk or Treat! October 27, 11 AM Safe trick or treating and a Halloween Party in the lodge at Victor Municipal Park. Stop by to see how St. Patrick s car is decorated this year! Help restore the profound religious and Christian character of this evening as All Hallow s Eve or All Saints Eve. Consider dressing up as saint. And please do not forget to offer prayers for the dead. Consider lighting a candle for the repose of their souls. Sunday, October 14 PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK 8:30am - Knights of Columbus Breakfast - Parish Center 10:30pm - Children s Liturgy of the Word -Music Rm/Alcove 11:45am - Faith Formation - Classroom Wing 11:45am - Parent First Reconciliation/1st Communion mtg. 1pm - Orientation Meeting - Parish Center Monday, October 15 4:30pm - Faith Formation - Classroom Wing 4:30pm - Parent First Reconciliation/1st Communion mtg. 4:30pm - Eucharistic Adoration - Church Tuesday, October 16 10:00am - Women s Group - Library 4:30pm - Faith Formation - Classroom Wing 4:30pm - Parent First Reconciliation/1st Communion mtg. 5pm - Eucharistic Adoration - Church 6:30pm - Faith Formation - Classroom Wing Wednesday, October 17 10am - Senior Exercise - Alcove 11am - Congregate Lunch - Living Room 6:30pm - Liturgy - Music Room 6:30pm - Visitation meeting - Parish Center 7pm - Bereavement Support - Library Thursday, October 18 9:30am - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd-Library/Atrium 9:45am - Rosary at Ontario Center 10am - Adult Faith Formation - Alcove 6:45pm - Discovering Christ - Parish Center Saturday, October 20 10am - Bible Study - Library 5pm - Community Dinner - Presbyterian Church Sunday, October 21 Morning - Coffee Hour 8:30am - RCIA - Library 11:45am - Faith Formation - Classroom Wing 1pm - Visitation Meeting - Alcove Join the Knights! The Knights will start many programs over the next several months: Coats For Kids, Keep Christ in Christmas, Citizenship Essay Contest for Youth, and several spiritual programs. Men over the age of 18 are needed to help us with these programs. Fulfill your need to perform corporal works of mercy with the Knights of Columbus. We need you and you may need us. Contact Wayne Brotsch at or wlbrotsch@aol.com for information. We are men for Jesus Christ.

4 Page 4 Grow in faith, hope and love everyday. October 13-14, 2018 St. Patrick s Women's Group Book Read Looking to strengthen your faith and make connections with other women at St. Patrick s? Join us at our next meeting on October 16 at 10:00 AM. We are reading Created to Relate: God s Design for Peace and Joy by Kelly Wahlquist. We will meet every other week for 6 sessions. We are looking for a volunteer who can host an evening session of our Book Club. For more information on ordering the book or the meeting schedule, contact Judy Klein at j28klein@gmail.com or (585) Membership Outreach Ministry Have a background in communications and marketing? Please consider becoming part of our membership outreach ministry, to connect with inactive members of the parish. Call Ken Reasoner, , to join or for more info. Ongoing Faith Formation because Jesus taught us his way of life Sunday Youth Group Go Light Our World (GLOW). Our high school and junior high youth ministry has begun! Both groups meet on the first three Sunday's of the month starting with the 5 PM Mass and continues until 8 PM. Food is always provided! The 4th Sunday is Service Sunday (October 28), a chance for senior high students to serve and connect with members of the local community that have a need such as lawn work, clean-up, painting, etc. Please note: Junior high do not meet on the 4th Sunday of the month. For more info, please contact Kristen Leschhorn at (585) Food for Youth Group Would you consider preparing a meal for our teens at youth group? They gather on Sundays, from the 5 PM Mass, followed by senior and junior high sessions from 6 to 8 PM. Adult Faith Formation Our last session for the year is this coming October 18, Thursday, at 10 AM in the Alcove. We will be reflecting on The Story of the Nativity. Join us as we listen to top scholars, inspirational speakers, and popular authors as they explain the story behind the story of the birth of Jesus. For inquiries or for more information, Call Sam or Tina Condo at Faith Formation News First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Parent Meeting. October 14, 11:45 AM, October 15 & 16 at 4:30 PM. The next Engaging the Faith Parent Sessions are scheduled for October 28, 29, and 30 during Children Faith Formation Sessions. Make faith formation a life-long endeavor. 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: True Reformers: Saints of the Catholic Reformation. Welcome to True Reformers: Saints of the Catholic Reformation, a study crafted to teach about those who led the Church s rebirth from the ashes of confusion caused by the Protestant Reformation. In these six sessions, participants will learn about the true benefactors of the human race: the saints. The saints of the Catholic Reformation show us just how powerful and beautiful is the human heart s free response to God s generous grace. In this series, you will meet the saints Thomas More, Ignatius of Loyola, Philip Neri, Charles Borromeo, Teresa of Avila and Francis de Sales. By their exemplary example, may we be inspired to persevere in our journey to greater holiness. Social Ministry & Outreach because Jesus called us to serve Birthright of Rochester You can help a mother bring her baby to birth and put her life back together again. We need: mentors (training provided) to touch the lives of those in crisis, Help sort and pack infant clothing and layettes (great for a small prayer group) Computer skills, especially social media, newsletters (most can be done from home) Administrative assistants to help with mailings, data input, etc. Call or us soon for a volunteer packet , BirthrightRoc@yahoo.com Community Dinner Our parish serves the Community Dinner at the Presbyterian Church every third Saturday of the month. Next month is October 20. We are serving sausage stew (recipes provided). The sign up sheet is at the Welcome Table. We need food preparers, help with set-up, serving, and clean-up. Donations of personal hygiene products are appreciated. GLOW Service Sunday, October 28, 1-4 PM If you need work done around your property, GLOW teens can help! Please fill out a Service Sunday form located at the Welcome Tables.

5 Page 5 Pray and live your faith everyday. October 13-14, 2018 Stewardship because Jesus gave us gifts to share You can see a private report of your contributions and pledges. Follow these simple steps. 1. Go to the church web page, locate the Our Life at St. Pat's block and select Online Parishioner Registration/ Update. 2. The block will display a thank you message, select the word link at the end of the message. 3. At the next screen either sign-in or create a new private account. 4. Select Giving History on the second tab line. You will be taken to a page that, if you use envelopes or EFT, shows an area for contributions on the top of the page and for pledge payments on the bottom of the page. Thank You So Much To parishioners who have supported the Angel Care Program and the Care Package Program. To the Funeral Team and Resurrection Choir for their ongoing assistance at Funeral Masses. To Sophie Pogoda and her family for hosting the traveling chalice and paten. Thank you to our advertising representative, Steve Malara from Liturgical Publications Inc. Thank you to our present and new advertisers! To Peggi Heissenberger, Madalyn Heilmann and Cheryl Avery for creating the Fall banners hanging in church. We appreciate your generosity! Upcoming Second Collections at Mass October 21: World Mission Sunday Please use second collection envelopes found at Church entrances. Gift of Time Weekend Mass Attendance October 6-7: 4:30: 189, 8:30: :30: 221, 5:00: 207 Total: 811 (2016 Census: 856) Important Note: Current census numbers our parishioners at With the national average of 25-33% of Catholics attending Sunday Mass weekly, ours at St. Pat s is 14.74%. Pray for our ongoing effort to promote weekly participation at Sunday Mass. If we strive to even be at par with the national average, we need to raise our numbers to 1,424 1,880 range. Gift of Treasure October 6-7: $6, ( budget: $8,365) 2018 Building Campaign. We are raising $80,000. We have raised $45,764 from 77 donors (+ a grant). 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 Men s Group 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 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 / June Frosino / Ena Gill / Sante DiCarlo / Anne Leitner / Coordinator Needed John Shields / Meg CHaides / Wayne Brotsch / Ken Reasoner / Ray Barrett / 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 Joan Muto / Bob Kelly / Joe Murphy / Joan Oliphant / Kim Reese / Suzanne McCaffrey / Lynn Kovaleski / Becky Fountain / Bridgette Klein / Ev DeVelder / Dave Keebler / Marge Gawronski / Dave O Hare /

6 Let there be light The Heart that Belongs to God Is A Generous Heart (Reflection on Mark 10:17-30) Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? To ask for eternal life, one must have seriously pondered on the senselessness of death. To have truly experienced life and love, one must conclude that death simply could not be part of God s original plan. Here, the question as posed reflect the realization that man alone cannot arrive at the answer, and more so, attain the answer for himself and by himself alone. Living out our faith: In journey of faith, pray that you may come to complete disgust with death, and as a consequence, also with godlessness and sin. Jesus answered him, Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: You shall not kill; you shall not commit adultery; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness; you shall not defraud; honor your father and your mother. He replied and said to him, Teacher, all of these I have observed from my youth. Jesus first response is to point the man to the source of all goodness, God! God establishes what is good and what is evil. And not only this, God also establishes the proper attitude towards good to do it, towards evil to avoid it. In Jesus reminding the man of the commandments, he makes known to the man that he can participate in God s goodness in very concrete ways, everyday. Living out our faith: Keep the goodness of God connected with His commandments. Honor God by keeping His commandments. Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me. At that statement his face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions. Can mere observance of the commandments mean that one has genuine and unconditional love for God? No! Observance of the commandments would only make sense when founded on one s relationship with God. To keep the observance of the commandments from being reduced to external show, one s heart must already and completely belong to God. Living out our faith: Nurture a poverty of spirit in you. However much or little you have, always be ready to give it up. Store up the treasure that matters the most - a heart that is generous towards God. Why must I support our 2018 Building Campaign? 1. To acknowledge your discipleship with profound sense of mission. We continue the mission of Jesus and the work of the disciples before us. Our church facilities continue to offer the space needed that we may worship God, build our community, and serve others and one another. 2. To express good stewardship. Each of us is gifted by God. In the measure that we are gifted, we give back to God. However big or small the help you provide, it is help, and it is an expression of our sense of unity and common responsibility. 3. To recognize that our facilities are almost 100 years old. And that they need our tender loving care. The attention we give to our buildings we do also as a gift to future generations of Catholics in the Victor and Farmington areas. 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 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 TBD Director of Music Ministry the October-November winners are... 4:30 PM Mass: Hamilton Family 8:30 AM Mass: Pasion Family 10:30 AM Mass: Klein Family 5 PM Mass: DiNovo Family Please use the designated parking space closest to church, during the indicated mass times, for the months of July and August. 4. To express your gratitude to God. As Catholics, we need to put stewardship in its proper context expression of gratitude to God. Parishes do not simply ask for your financial support for the sake of asking for money. It is because we are seeking to address needs, be it as service to others or as care given for our buildings. May we all find it a blessing to find ourselves in the giving end than in the receiving end. Thank you to all who have already participated. I ask all household to participate. Thank you for supporting our parish. - Father Edison