Striving to know, love, and serve God in all others.

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1 Striving to know, love, and serve God in all others. There are a few tendencies among Christian people that are difficult to balance. One is that we are always between God and human beings, meaning that our life is one split between the presence of God and other people. Sometimes this can get out of balance. A related concern is that we are also stuck between withdrawal and worldliness. In other words, we can tend either to huddle together and never be a relevant force in the world or we can become so worldly that we lose our identity. In liturgy, we have a concept of anabasis and katabasis; this is that we offer something up to God and that he offers something down to us. It is a lovely concept that in the liturgy there is an interplay between heaven and earth motion. If we lose this concept then one of the two above things may happen to us: worldliness being much too concerned with the world (and relying or even denying God) or isolationism being too little concerned with the world. As Christian people, we need the ebb and flow like a tide constantly leading us into the world from the presence of God and constantly going back again. This is healthy. It is totally right to be concerned with world affairs and to advocate for justice. If we are not, then the good and beautiful light given to us by Christ has no use. The light of his justice and the gift of his mercy are not just nice ideas; they have to remain active and useful to people. We have to remember that Christ came into the world for our good and the good of creation to offer us rest in his presence and expect work in the presence of men and women. Christianity is not Christianity when it loses this balance. So as you advocate, remember whose light and truth we defend and proclaim. Remember that investment in the world is undertaken tethered to the light of Christ. And, conversely, we can do little good in an igloo never venturing into the world. God loves those willing to venture into the world and who return to him for rest. Pastor s Note I ve gotten a good response from the posting of the article regarding the tabernacle. It will remain linked to the parish website under the new references tab. Please consider reading this if you haven t already since it gives instructions for reverence during worship that are large areas of confusion in many parishes. Paragraph 31, again, is vitally important. As for the renovations, the windows at St. Bridget s are proceeding nicely. Thank you for letting me know that one of the recently installed ones wasn t opening. Our contractor has assured us that he will make sure that they open. Some of these were broken well before the restoration. If they can be fixed they will be. I will not allow us to be roasted in there! The response to the renderings for St. Mary s has been very positive from the diocese and from the staff and the restoration committee (which is given updates on all of our capital work). The designer has done an excellent job. Also, Jean Mercandetti is the Chair of this committee. We will meet again after the festival. Finally, we have been awarded grants for the maintenance of both of our beautiful cemeteries from Holy Sepulchre. Thanks to Tony DiPrima for his work in securing these grants! Good things keep happening for us here!! Thanks be to God! Your servant in Our Blessed Lord, Fr. Michael St. Mary s Church 95 North Main Street Canandaigua, NY July 22, 2018 St. Bridget s Church 15 Church Street Bloomfield, NY 14469

2 Page Page Two Two St. St. Mary s Benedict Church Roman / St. Catholic Bridget s Parish Church July 22, 2018 DAY MASS INTENTION EVENTS Sunday, July 22 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. (SM) Frank R. Camiola by his wife, Gail, & family 9:00 a.m. (SM) Eva A. Wischnowski (Anniv.) by the Wischnowski family 9:30 a.m. (SB) Robert Fontaine by Barbara Brooks 11:30 a.m. (SM) Kathleen Wade Joyce by Annette & John Joyce & family (SM) Blood Pressure Clinic after all Masses 9:00 a.m. (SM) Pre-K Nursery in Dougherty Hall Monday, July 23 St Bridget of Sweden, Religious 6:45 a.m. (SM) Word and Communion Service 7:45 a.m. (SB) Morning Prayer 8:00 a.m. (SB) Margaret McCann by the Scalzi family 9:00 a.m. (SM) Norman Palermo by Ellen Polimeni (SM) Parking lot will be sealed/re-striped today (weather permitting) Tuesday, July 24 St Sharbel Makhlūf, Priest Wednesday, July 25 St James, Apostle Thursday, July 26 Sts Joachim & Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday, July 27 Saturday, July 28 BVM 6:45 a.m. (SM) Elly McDermott by Jim & Anne Erdle 8:45 a.m. (SM) Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. (SM) Anthony Legrette by Jim & Shirley Harvey 6:30 a.m. (SM) Morning Prayer 6:45 a.m. (SM) Marie T. Horn by Bob & Mary Curran 7:45 a.m. (SB) Morning Prayer 8:00 a.m. (SB) Robert Fontaine by Brian & Rose Moser 9:00 a.m. (SM) Word and Communion Service 6:45 a.m. (SM) Paul Klavoon by his daughter, Jen 8:45 a.m. (SM) Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. (SM) Leonard Kane by his family 6:30 a.m. (SM) Morning Prayer 6:45 a.m. (SM) Katie Shapiro by Mary Jane & James Rathbun 8:00 a.m. (SB) Word and Communion Service 9:00 a.m. (SM) Stephen Connelly by Charles & Susan Lom 1:00 p.m. Communion at Clark Manor 8:00 a.m. (SM) Robert Tripodi by Joe Vitalone 11:00 a.m. (SM) Marriage of Tim Johnston & Ashley Rocca 2:00 p.m. (SM) Marriage of Sean Love & Alisha Schneider 5:00 p.m. (SM) The Caccamise Family by Gwen & Gary Conners (SM) Parking lot will be sealed/re-striped today (weather permitting) 10:00 a.m. (SM) Prayer Shawl in the Yellow House (SM) Parking lot will be sealed/re-striped today (weather permitting) 5:30 p.m. (SB) Confessions at St. Bridget s 6:00 p.m. (SM) Fully Engaged Session in Dougherty Hall 7:00 p.m. (SM) Men s Prayer Group in the Yellow House 8:30 a.m. (SM) Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary in Church 1:00 p.m. Mobile Food Pantry CCIA, 120 N Main St, Canandaigua 3:30 p.m. (SM) Confessions at St. Mary s 6:00 p.m. (SM) Blood Pressure Clinic Sunday, July 29 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. (SM) Cora LaBombard by the family 9:00 a.m. (SM) Barney McMullen by the Jim & Ann McMullen 9:30 a.m. (SB) Raymond Schwarze by Joseph & Ida Jansen & family 11:30 a.m. (SM) Dick Perron (Anniv.) by Anne & family 9:00 a.m. (SM) Pre-K Nursery in Dougherty Hall Events listed as SM take place at St. Mary s, those listed as SB take place at St. Bridget s, and those listed as SMS take place at St. Mary s School Today s Responsorial Psalm The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Psalm 23 Altar Memorials This week, the Bread & Wine at St. Mary s will be offered in loving memory of Lawrence Hood, requested by the Neubecker family. The Sanctuary Lamp at St. Mary s will also burn in loving memory of Lawrence Hood, requested by the Neubecker family. III. Tim Johntson & Ashley Rocca III. Sean Love & Alisha Schneider I. Dominic Camblin & Jordan Taney I. Phillip LeBeau & Karylin Coleman I. Collin Okoniewski & Anderson Briggs Best Wishes! Mireille Jordan Williams Vlad Orin Schojan Congratulations!

3 St. Benedict Parish G.I.F.T. Growing in Faith Together Faith Formation Update Thank you to the 174 families that responded to the parish-wide survey on faith formation in the past few weeks. We were happy with the number of responses and received much useful feedback. We are still in the planning phases, but we wanted to provide you with a preliminary update. Our Faith Formation Advisory Committee met last weekend and discussed the results of the survey and other related items. As a team, we determined that next year s faith formation will look different than the past few years. After taking into consideration what families are asking for and looking at sustainable models, the committee has decided to return to offering faith formation at both worship sites. We are pleased to offer faith formation after Masses on Sundays, which was the most popular request according to the data. Sessions would take place after 9:30 a.m. Mass at St. Bridget s and after 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mary s. Families are welcome to attend at either location. Three times per month, faith formation will be for school-aged children, and once per month, we will be offering whole community faith formation. Though we will be meeting at both sites, the kick-off will take place at St. Mary s on September 16th, Catechetical Sunday, to be celebrated with St. Mary s School. Faith formation will officially begin the following weekend on Sunday, September 23rd. According to Diocesan policy, faith formation programs must run at least through Pentecost, which in 2019 is Sunday, June 9th. We wanted to provide you with this information for your planning purposes, but please know that we are still planning, and more information will be forthcoming. Thank you for your patience as we continue planning. St. Benedict s Ladder of Humility For the next twelve weeks, we will be publishing one of the steps provided in the book entitled Humility Rules: Saint Benedict s 12-Step Guide to Genuine Self-Esteem, written by J. Augustine Wetta, O.S.B., and published by Ignatius Press, A visual representation of these 12 steps was available at our Seven-Elevenish celebration (see images to the right). Wetta explains: Perfect holiness is the purpose for which we were created, so we can t allow ourselves to be comfortable with the status quo. The minimum is not enough. Does this scare you? It should. Everyone to whom much is given, of him much will be required (Luke 12:48). But it should also thrill you, because it means you are infinitely important and always loved. What s more, you have a whole army of saints at your back. You have volumes and volumes of guidance to draw upon. You have the Sacraments and the Scriptures at your disposal and all the resources of an exceedingly ancient religion. So get to it. You know the steps. Now climb the ladder. ~Conclusion, pg. 172 Fear of God Step 1: Be Afraid FEAR OF GOD Always have the fear of God before your eyes (Psalm 36:21) and avoid all thoughtlessness so that you are constantly mindful of everything God has commanded. Fear of God in Word Give up your own will, and take up the strong and most excellent weapons of obedience to do battle for Christ the Lord, the true King. ~ Prologue Homework: Let someone less competent than you tell you what to do. Fear of God in Thought A monk should constantly keep in mind that all who despise God will burn in Hell for their sins, and that eternal life is prepared for those who fear Him. ~ Chap 7: Humility Homework: Spare the life of a bug. Bonus points if it s a mosquito. Fear of God in Deed Since idleness is the enemy of the soul, the brethren should be employed in manual labor at certain times. At other times, they should read spiritual books. ~ Chap 48: Work and Prayer Homework: Secretly do someone else s chores. Important note: On July 23 rd, 24 th, and 25 th, the parking lot at St. Mary s will be sealed and re-striped. This will be done in phases over those days, but limited parking will be available.

4 Page Four St. Benedict Roman Catholic Parish July 22, 2018 Two Ways to Support the Kalama Project St. Benedict Medals Available at the PAC If you missed your chance to get a St. Benedict Medal during the Seven-Elevenish celebration, you re in luck. We still have a limited supply available at the Parish Administration Center (PAC). The medals are blessed and were sent to us from the Congregation of the Sons of Holy Mary Immaculate in the Philippines. They are beautifully made and are available in several different colors, while supplies last. They also come in a case with a book that explains the history of the St. Benedict medal and which also includes several prayers. All donations for the medals will go toward our Kalama Project. 5K for Kalama Since 2009, the Kalama Project has been sponsored by St. Benedict Parish. This year, the race will be held on Saturday, August 11 at Lakeshore Drive in Canandaigua along the Kershaw Park path, the city pier, and lagoon park. This course will be a beautiful scenic route along the water with no elevation. There is also a one mile loop option. Come run with us in solidarity with our friends in Kenya to continue this tremendous cause! Kids ages 12 & under run for free! Please visit for more information or to register. St Benedict s Parish Support for July 14 & 15 Sincere thanks for your support of the parish and its ministries! Attendance... 1,332 Weekly Offertory Income*... $17,164 Weekly Needs... $18,520 Overage (Shortage)... $(1,356) Corrected Bank Adjustment... -$1,255 Year To Date Offertory Income*...$54,315 Year To Date Need... $55,560 Year To Date Overage (Shortage)... $(1,245) *Regular Sunday Collection ELECTRONIC GIVING PROGRAM St. Benedict s is pleased to offer this safe and convenient option for you to contribute your Sunday offering to the Church automatically through your checking or savings account. Please contact the business office at CCIA Food Pantry Wish List for the Weeks of... July 21 & 22 pork & beans, peanut butter, jelly, canned vegetables July 28 & 29 cereal, soup, pasta, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit Donations of personal hygiene items are also needed. St. Francis & St. Clare Parish Festival The Annual Summer Festival for St. Francis & St. Clare Parish will take place on July 26 July 28 at St. Mary s in Waterloo. All are welcome. Free admission, free entertainment, rain or shine (tented). Over 75 food and game booths. Food booths open at 5:00 p.m. and games begin at 6:15 p.m. Bed Race 2018 Join the fun on Saturday, July 28 on the Canandaigua City Pier for the 2018 Bed Race to support Family Promise of Ontario County! The race takes place during the Canandaigua Lakefront Arts Festival. Team registration is at 9:00 a.m. and the parade and race begin at 10:00 a.m. Schedule of Events August 15 & 16 Annual Lawn Sale, 7am 7pm August 19 Pancake Breakfast, 8:30am 11:30am August 19 Chicken Barbeque, 12:30pm until sold out August 23 & 24 Festival Midway, 5pm 11pm August 25 Festival Midway, 1pm 5pm (matinee), and 6pm 11pm Super Raffle tickets are now available at the PAC during regular business hours. Tickets are $25 each and only 1,000 will be sold. Get one for yourself or go in on one with a friend and split the cost! Checks (made out to St. Benedict Parish) or cash will be accepted. Grand Prize: $10,000 2nd Prize: $1,000 3rd Prize: $750 4th Prize: $500 5th, 6th, & 7th Prizes: $250 each Tickets can only be sold to persons living in Ontario County or counties that border Ontario County. (You can no longer buy/sell a ticket with your mom & dad s address in Florida. You can buy a ticket for them with your address.) The drawings will take place on Saturday, August 25 at 11:00 p.m., the last night of the summer festival. Cake Booth We need your help! We are looking for parishioners who are willing to donate 1 2 hours of their time in the comfort of their own homes to make phone calls. No heavy lifting and no need to be outdoors in the heat and you ll still be helping the parish! If interested, please contact Mark Pietropaolo at (585) or Susan Pietropaolo at (585) Thank you for your support. Plants and Such If you could spare some time setting up for the days of the sale, please contact Garden Mary at (585) Even an hour or two helping set up or selling Wednesday- Thursday would be huge help! Thank you! Clothing Boutique If you would like to volunteer to help sort clothing, please contact Kathy Taraci at (585) Lawn Sale Please call Marcia Webster at (585) or Linda Upchurch at (585) if you can help with pricing or heavy lifting or with any questions. Festival Soft-Serve Ice Cream Stand We are looking for families with children 10 and older to help with 2-hour shifts during the festival. Please call Pat Simmons at (585) , ext. 13 to get on the schedule. Festival Volunteers We are in need of volunteers for many areas of the festival: chicken barbeque, pancake breakfast, general festival help, etc. For general information about volunteering to help with the festival or to sign up, please call Valerie Haynes at (585)

5 Page Five St. Benedict Roman Catholic Parish July 22, 2018 Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Please check the bulletin articles each week leading up to the events for additional information. July 25 Fully Engaged Session, 6pm in Dougherty Hall August 15 Feast of the Assumption Holy Day of Obligation 15 Annual Lawn Sale, 7am 7pm 16 Annual Lawn Sale, 7am 7pm 19 All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast, 8:30am 11:30am 19 Chicken Barbeque, 12:30pm until sold out 23 Festival Midway, 5pm 11pm 24 Festival Midway, 5pm 11pm 25 Festival Midway, 1pm 5pm (matinee), and 6pm 11pm September 16 Catechetical Sunday/Faith Formation Kick-off, St. Mary s Church 23 Faith Formation program begins at both sites Safety in Public Spaces Presentation On August 7, the Ontario County Sheriff's Office will be presenting Avoid, Deny, Defend, a program developed by the Texas State University to raise awareness of public violence and to give the public the tools to react to threats in their surroundings. All are invited to attend this program at 7:00 p.m. in St. Patrick's Parish Center, Victor. Open House at Ascension Garden Cemetery Open House Fridays 9:00 a.m. noon through August 31. Ascension Garden Cemetery in Henrietta, NY offers a variety of options to celebrate the lives of your loved ones. We embrace the beauty of our natural landscape by offering green burial options, peaceful wooded trails, and attractive garden sections. Our beautiful mausoleum offers a comfortable, temperature controlled environment, while the chapel can comfortably seat over 200 people. You may also opt to honor the lives of Veterans and First Responders in one of our specialty sections. For additional information, appointment times and to schedule your tour, please call Prayer Shawl Ministry at St. Benedict Parish Attention, Knitters and Crocheters! The Prayer Shawl Ministry is alive and well at St. Benedict s! The knitters and crocheters have been diligently working on shawls which get blessed and passed on to local nursing homes and Thompson Health. There are also shawls available for individuals in the parish at the PAC. If you like to knit or crochet and would like to be part of our ministry, please join us on Tuesdays (check bulletin for details). If you are not available and would like to work from home, we welcome your talent. Donations of yarn are much appreciated. Questions? Call Bev at (585) or Rose Anne at (585) Faith, Hope, and Love... Come, strengthen your roots so you might grow and bloom in your walk with Christ and others. Notre Dame Retreat House in Canandaigua is offering several weekend retreats for men and women, and one weekend for couples this coming fall based on the three theological virtues of faith, hope, and love. Join us for an enriching experience. For more information please call us at (585) or visit notredameretreat.org. Summer-Long Drive Throughout the summer, we are collecting school supplies to share with migrant families at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Marion and families in Canandaigua and Bloomfield who will have a hard time providing the school supplies their children need for the coming year. We encourage your participation. We are collecting pencils, notebooks, backpacks, rulers, glue sticks, scissors, and markers. Donations can be placed in collection boxes in either of our Churches or can be brought to the PAC during regular business hours. Thank you! A Nell Adams Ann Addante Joseph Addante Matthew Coons William Aikins Charlene Cowell Baby Anthony Carol Creswell B Pauline Crosier Marty Badger Bruce Currier Sheryl Barry Travis Curtis Shirley Bement D Charles Bender Joe D Agostino Albert Benivegna Brenda D Angelo Alicen Bentley Bernice Delforte Anna Bomwell David Delmonte Leanne Bossert Karen DeSeyn Dennis Bowler Kevin Dillon Shannon Breen Sue Dobies Richard Brocklebank Mike Doran Bob Bucceri E Dick Budynas Jody Earle Kristy Buella Sandy Edwards Evelyn Bugg Jeanne Erdle Ruth Bundy F Renee Burin Caryl Favro Rosie Burke Nicole Favro Reta Burns & the Burns Steve Finnick Family John Fleming Sara Burns Anne Fiorentino Lucille Burrill Marilyn Fisher C Nicky Forgione, Jr. Pramod Carpenter Diane Fudalik Douglas Carr G Dennis Walter Castle Ian Galek Cheryl Cecere Christopher Gallagher Michelle Cleaves Deborah Genovese Lois Clovis Robert Genovese Ginny Coniss Andrew German Weldon Conough Thomas P. German Mark Conover Jeff & Stacey Gibbs Terrence Constable Kathy Gilbert Todd Cook Elodie Graham Please Pray for Our Sick and Their Caregivers Suzanne Greenwood Anne Griffith Lacey Pietropaolo Gulick H Barb Haight Sue Hall James Hamilton Al Harter Jim Harvey Joyce Hatcher Jennifer Hefner Mike Heise Noelle Henning Connor Hicks Mary Hollis Ted Horrocks Bennett Hudson Kathryn Huff I John Inness J Adam Jemmott Dawn Jensen Eric Johnson Jeff Johnson Jerry Johnston Patt Jones K Scott Kesel Christine Kimmerly Robert Kubiak Jr. L Maureen Lahue Natalie Lawler Nicholas LeGrett Suzie Lemmon Kitty Loeper Mary Jane Lortscher James & Liz Lowe Hope Lowman Baby Lucas Joseph Lynch Teresa Lynch M Bob Mack Mary Malinowski Claire Maney Michael Mapes Jim Marianacci Alicia Marney Katherine Marsa Esther Martin Matt Martin Jay Mayeu Janet McCloud Shelby McGlynn Barbara & James McKee Terry McKenna Art Miller Caty Miller Cindy Miller Karen Miller Ron Milton Hilde Mitchell Ken Moore Virginia Lee Mosely Carolyn Muldoon Terry Mullaly Dianne Murphey Fr. Kevin Murphy Meg Murphy N Connor Nevil Gordon Nicholson O Mary O Brien Paul O Brien Lauren Orlando The Orlando Family P Susan Paoli Ed Pasciak Cindy Peck Betty Penner Jeanetta Pharis Q Buddy Quayle R Joe Rafter Katie Read Barbara Redman Tom Revier Wendy Rex Ryder Thomas Rexford S Cori Sandoe Beverly Savage Finn Schafran Joan, Donald, & Charles Scheibener Regina Schmitt Barbara Schram Rita Schuster Deb Scorse Charles Scott Phyllis Scott Peter Seiler Justin Serbent Kelly Shannon Eugene Sharp William Shaw Scott Shinkle Family Laurie Skinner John Skrypek James Smith Mary & Ralph Smith Morgan Smithling Tom Socha Karen Spychalski Patricia Stauffer James Sullivan Frieda Sutton Natalie Swift T Sandra Tambe Steve Tempest Dan Tidrick Nancy Barnett Tighe Ethel Toner John Jack Torrell V John Valeska Angela Vallachi Michael Vallachi Janet VanGelder Cheryle Vine Annette Vitalone W The Walczak Family John Warmuth Barbara Wasson Ed Watson Sophie Watson Marie Webster Tim Welch Fred Whalen Abbe Widmark-Crowell Curt & Betty Working

6 Page Six St. Benedict Roman Catholic Parish July 22, 2018 In today s Gospel, Jesus had planned to slip away from the crowds for a few moments of peace and a little rest. When He saw the people gathered, however, He put His needs aside to meet the needs of others. Sometimes, as good stewards, we are called to do the same. Summer Greetings from Light Hill Imagine summer fun atop a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Board! Even more thrilling if you owned one! We're selling tickets for a BIC Sport Ace - TEC Performer 11(6) with paddle and leash, retail value: $1200 (Complements of Canandaigua Sailboarding). Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25, available at Light Hill. This is in conjunction with the Canandaigua Lake Swim. Winner will be announced at the swim postceremony on Saturday morning, August 18. Need not be present to win! For more information, call (585) Speaking of the Lake Swim Jump in! Make a splash! The Canandaigua Lake Swim will be held on Saturday, August 18 at Kershaw Park Beach, and is open to all capable lake swimmers - those who enjoy a leisurely or more competitive pace can choose one of four optional waves. Online registration and additional information can be found at Whether a donor or a swimmer, your participation is greatly appreciated. Calling all golfers! There are two memorial golf events in August of which Light Hill is the beneficiary. August 4 - Tom Damick Memorial Golf Tournament at Big Oak in Geneva. Call Sam at (315) for information. August 18 - The Anne R. Smith Memorial Golf Outing at the Pheasant Golf Links in Shortsville. Call (585) for information. If you have yet to come visit our beautiful home on the hill, please know you are welcome. Our garden is glorious in full bloom! July 11th marked our 2nd anniversary, having served 43 residents and their loved ones with a hospice philosophy of care. Light Hill's mission is a reality because of support from our community... and we thank you. Readings for the Week of July 22, 2018 Sunday: Jer 23:1-6/Ps 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6 [1]/Eph 2:13-18/ Mk 6:30-34 Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8/Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b]/Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 85:2-4, 5-6, 7-8 [8a]/Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Ps 126:1bc-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6 [5]/Mt 20:20-28 Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13/Ps 36:6-7ab, 8-9, [10a]/Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Jer 3:14-17/Jer 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13 [cf. 10d]/Mt 13:18-23 Saturday: Jer 7:1-11/Ps 84:3, 4, 5-6a and 8a, 11 [2]/Mt 13:24-30 Next Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:42-44/Ps 145:10-11, 15-16, [cf. 16]/Eph 4:1-6/Jn 6:1-15 Sharing the Gospel People heard how Jesus and his disciples had healed their family and friends. They followed Jesus around like people hurry to see movie stars today. Jesus felt sorry for these people. They were like sheep without a shepherd. He said, "Love God more than anything or anyone. Love your neighbor as yourself." His words were joy to their ears. They followed him because he filled their hearts with hope and peace. Prayer Lord, help me give joy to others by sharing your words. St. Benedict Parish Office and School Information Parish Administration Center (PAC) 95 N Main St., Canandaigua, NY Office: (585) Fax (585) Parish Emergency Number: (585) Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9am-4pm (closed from 12pm-1pm) Tuesday and Thursday: 9am-12pm Website: St. Mary s School 16 E. Gibson St., Canandaigua, NY Office: (585) Website: Father Michael Costik Parochial Administrator Father Clifford Dorkenoo Parochial Vicar Father Kevin Murphy Senior Priest Deacon Claude Lester Social Ministry/Sacramental Ministry Deacon Michael McGuire Parish Deacon Jeanette Williams Housecamp Pastoral Associate Nick Laskowski Coordinator of Faith Formation Sarah Eaton Director of Music Ministry St. Benedict Parish Staff Amy Corron Communications/Parish Life Coordinator Anthony DiPrima Director of Finance and Administration Buildings and Grounds/Cemeteries Maureen Horrocks Receptionist Patricia Simmons Business Manager Helen Vallee Bookkeeper Rich Clayton, Joe Schrader, Laurent Paré, & Vinny Macri Maintenance and Grounds Ann Marie Deutsch Principal, St. Mary s School Pam Negley & Donna Kamholtz Secretaries, St. Mary s School Parish Pastoral Council Fr.Michael.Costik@dor.org , x34 Fr.Clifford.Dorkenoo@dor.org , x12 Claude.Lester@dor.org , x15 Michael.McGuire@dor.org Jeanette.Housecamp@dor.org , x11 Nick.Laskowski@dor.org , x37 Sarah.Eaton@dor.org , x41 Amy.Corron@dor.org , x25 Tony.Diprima@dor.org , x , x33 Maureen.Horrocks@dor.org , x10 Pat.Simmons@dor.org , x13 Helen.Vallee@dor.org , x42 Rich.Clayton@dor.org , x18 Ann.Marie.Deutsch@dor.org , x16 smcdcs@dor.org , x17 Chairperson: Melanie Soberon Council Members: Bob Cownie (Vice Chairperson), Dick Scott (Secretary), Brent Hall, Paula Foster, Donna Mathis, Chris Neubecker, Natalie Ruppel, Clare De- Marco, Sara M. Bodine, Laura Barone, Mary Connolly, Bethann Miller, and Angela Rockmaker Ex officio members: Fr. Clifford Dorkenoo, Ann Marie Deutsch, Deacon Claude Lester, Deacon Michael McGuire, Jeanette Williams Housecamp, Tony DiPrima, Nick Laskowski, Amy Corron, and Sarah Eaton Parish Finance Council Chairperson: Mike O Donnell Council Members: Kathy Revier, Jean Guzek, Jim Weisbeck, Colleen Delaney, Andy Yudichak, and Rick McMullen

7 END OF BULLETIN ANY TEXT OR GRAPHICS ENTERED ON THIS PAGE WILL NOT APPEAR IN THE PRINTED BULLETIN Church Name: St Benedict Roman Catholic Parish City, State East Bloomfield, NY / Canandaigua, NY File Name: Phone: Contact/Editor: Amy Corron, Communications stbenedictcommunications@gmail.com