Striving to know, love, and serve God in all others. March 25, St. Mary s Church 95 North Main Street Canandaigua, NY 14424

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1 Striving to know, love, and serve God in all others. The passion and death of Jesus is a difficult time for us. It deals with such a tremendous reality of our faith. There is great beauty in this saving act of love, but it calls to mind both tremendous loss and that none of us are innocent of the Cross itself all of our sins are there. As we reflect on this, we may shed tears, we may become bitterly sorrowful. These responses are perfectly appropriate. We, like the disciples, have to process that Our Lord and friend has died. His earthly life ends in a failure. We are lonely, dejected, and there seems to be no hope. But the story did not end there. Christ s failure has become our victory. The sign of humiliation in his death has become our sure and certain sign of victory. We have been made sharers in his life. As the branches of the vine who is Christ, we die with him and in his resurrection we will live. May Christ ever be our light, our power, and our life. This week, remember that night comes and morning follows as spring does winter. Our life may be full of challenges, but we are not condemned to them, but, rather, we are made holy by how we respond to them. We can choose to run, put our heads in the sand or we can say, I believe, Lord. As failure comes into our lives, as difficulties seem to surround us, this is our choice. Are we worthy of the name we bear? Or do we rely on our human strengths and ensure our failure? Christ is Lord forever everything we are, we get from him. May his power, his light, and life come to you this week and may you cry out his name especially in your great joys and your great sorrow. He has not abandoned us he has saved us. Have courage, be brave, and praise the name of Jesus Christ who has delivered us from death by dying for us. Your servant in Our Blessed Lord, Fr. Michael St. Mary s Church 95 North Main Street Canandaigua, NY March 25, 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 March 25, 2018 DAY MASS INTENTION EVENTS Sunday, March 25 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Monday, March 26 Monday of Tuesday, March 27 Tuesday of Wednesday, March 28 Wednesday of Thursday, March 29 Thursday of (Holy Thursday) 7:30 a.m. (SM) Rita Bonsignore (Anniv.) & Kay Vallee (Anniv.) by the Vallee family 9:00 a.m. (SM) The Deceased Members of the Catalfamo Family by the family 9:30 a.m. (SB) Evelyn Adams (Anniv.) by her husband, Bernie, & family 11:30 a.m. (SM) Raffaele Voci by his daughter 4:00 p.m. (SM) The People of St. Benedict Parish 6:45 a.m. (SM) Word and Communion Service 8:00 a.m. (SB) Lorna Wright by Anne Erdle 12:10 p.m. (SM) Vincent Polimeni by his wife, Rosalie 6:45 a.m. (SM) Kevin M. Carson by his loving wife, Kathryn 12:10 p.m. (SM) Mary Como by the Como family 6:45 a.m. (SM) Jim Erdle by Marguerite Fontaine 8:00 a.m. (SB) Gene & Anne Crowley by Pat & Tina Crowley 12:10 p.m. (SM) Word and Communion Service No Daily Mass 8:00 a.m. (SM) Triduum Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m. (SM) Mass of the Lord s Supper (SM) Blood Pressure Clinic after all Masses, except 4pm 4:00 p.m. (SM) G.I.F.T. in Church 10:00 a.m. (SM) Prayer Shawl in the Yellow House 8:30 a.m. (SB) Stations of the Cross in Church 5:30 p.m. (SB) Confessions at St. Bridget s 6:00 p.m. (SMS) Taizé Prayer in Church 7:00 p.m. (SM) Choir Practice in Church 7:00 p.m. (SM) Men s Prayer Group Meeting in the Yellow House (SMS) No School Parish Administration Center Closed 8:00 a.m. 12:00 a.m. (SM) Prayer Labyrinth in Dougherty Hall 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. (SB) Adoration 9:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. (SM) Adoration Friday, March 30 Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) Saturday, March 31 Holy Saturday Sunday, April 1 Easter Sunday No Daily Mass 8:00 a.m. (SM) Triduum Morning Prayer 3:00 p.m. (SM) Liturgy of the Lord s Passion 7:00 p.m. (SB) Good Friday Service 8:00 a.m. (SM) Triduum Morning Prayer 7:30 p.m. (SB) Liturgy of the Easter Vigil 7:30 a.m. (SM) The People of St. Benedict Parish 9:00 a.m. (SM) Marie Dolce by the Zulick family 9:30 a.m. (SB) Jim Erdle by Michael & Nancy Norman 10:30 a.m. (SM) Frank Pontera by Nancy Sutton 12:00 p.m. (SM) Domenico Campagna by the Campagna family (SMS) No School Parish Administration Center Closed 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. (SM) Prayer Labyrinth in Dougherty Hall 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. (SM) Prayer Labyrinth in Dougherty Hall 11:00 a.m. (SM) Easter Food Blessing 9:30 p.m. (SB) Easter Vigil Reception in the Church 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 My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Psalm 22 Altar Memorials This week, the Sanctuary Lamp at St. Mary s will burn in loving memory of Kevin M. Carson, requested by his wife, Kathryn. Please join us in welcoming our newest parishioners: Jeanette Burke, Heather Creary, Stephen Gianotti, Pete & Donna Greene, Jeffrey Greenwood, Barbara Klavoon, and the Rogers family: Jesse, Xiaoyan, Daniel, & Amelia

3 Journey with Jesus through his Passion. Take advantage of what our parish has to offer this : Taizé prayer, a prayer labyrinth, Confession, and the liturgies of the Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. Where will you stand with Jesus this week? Question of the Week: Of all the people who have a part in the account of Jesus Passion and death, with whom do I identify the most? The Journey of Holy week is the annual retreat to end the Lenten Season, and to usher in the Easter Season, we walk with Jesus the final days of his earthly life. Please make time for Jesus this week in your personal prayer, in your attendance at Church, and living in the spirit of these Holy Days. Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday March 26-28: We recall the preparation for Jesus Passover Meal as we pray for the sacred Triduum. It is a time for the Church to be at prayer. Daily Masses at St. Bridget s: March 26 and 28 8am Daily Masses at St. Mary s: March 26 12:10pm, March 27 6:45am and 12:10pm, March 28 6:45am Word & Communion Services at St. Mary s: March 26 6:45am, March 28 12:10pm Chrism Mass: March 27 at Sacred Heart, 7pm Stations of the Cross: March 28 at St. Bridget s, 8:30am Confessions heard: March 28 at St. Bridget s, 5:30pm Taizé Prayer Service: March 28 at St. Mary s, 6pm Holy Thursday March 29: We reverence this day for what takes place in the evening as well as remember Jesus gathering his disciples and celebrating the Passover Meal, during which he institutes the Holy Eucharist. We will wash the feet of our friends, process in reverence with the Holy Eucharist, and have Solemn Adoration. Morning Prayer: St. Mary s, 8am Prayer Labyrinth: St. Mary s Dougherty Hall, 8am midnight Evening Mass of the Lord s Supper: St. Mary s, 7pm Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass: at St. Bridget s until 10pm, at St. Mary s until midnight Good Friday March 30: The focus today is sadness. Jesus is betrayed, unjustly tried, and savagely put to death. With sorrow in our hearts, we recount the story. No Masses may be celebrated today. Morning Prayer: St. Mary s, 8am Prayer Labyrinth: St. Mary s Dougherty Hall, 8am 8pm Stations of the Cross: Outside of Notre Dame Retreat House, 10am Solemn Liturgy of the Lord s Passion & Death: St. Mary s, 3pm Good Friday Service: St. Bridget s, 7pm Holy Saturday March 31: One word describes today: emptiness. Jesus is buried and the world mourns. While the Churches are prepared for the Feast, we keep silence, fast, and pray. Morning Prayer: St. Mary s, 8am Prayer Labyrinth: St. Mary s Dougherty Hall, 8am 2pm Easter Food Blessing: St. Mary s, 11am Solemn Liturgy of the Easter Vigil and Initiation of the Elect: St. Bridget s, 7:30pm, followed by reception *No 5pm Mass at St. Mary s Church today Easter Sunday April 1: Having walked the days of, we rejoice that Jesus is faithful to his promise: In three days, I shall rise. Masses at St. Bridget s: 9:30am Masses at St. Mary s: 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 12pm Taizé Prayer for Join us at St Mary s on Wednesday, March 28, at 6pm for our Taizé Prayer Service. Taizé prayer is a style of prayer used by the ecumenical religious community from Taizé, France. It is characterized by a calming, meditative atmosphere, simple sung refrains, scripture readings, silence, and prayer. Come center your heart to prepare to celebrate the Liturgies. Triduum Morning Prayer Each of the mornings of the three days leading up to Easter, the Triduum, we will offer Morning Prayer at 8am at St. Mary s. Even though these days are hectic, beginning the day with this communal prayer can be a wonderful bridge into Easter. Please join us on the mornings of March 29, 30, & 31, as we journey through the shortest, but most important season of the liturgical year. Prayer Labyrinth From Thursday morning, March 29, through the afternoon of Saturday, March 31, you are invited to walk our prayer labyrinth which will be set up in Dougherty Hall. What is a labyrinth, you might ask? A labyrinth is a complex and circuitous walk, a winding pathway that serves as an aid to meditation. In the Middle Ages, labyrinths were made with colored paving stones in the floors of cathedral naves. People walked the labyrinth as a symbolic pilgrimage to Jerusalem. To pray and walk a labyrinth can be a journey, which leads to finding God. Walking the pattern of the labyrinth seems to help some people get into a meditative state very quickly to find one s center and connect with God. Consider making some time during those days to walk our prayer labyrinth. Self-guided directions will be provided. Come and pray! Visiting Churches on Holy Thursday On Holy Thursday, there is an ancient tradition of visiting seven churches. Actually, you visit the Altar of Repose of the Blessed Sacrament in seven churches. On Holy Thursday, following the Mass of the Lord s Supper, the Blessed Sacrament is taken on a procession through the Church and reposed in the Tabernacle specially decorated and adorned with candles. This is a time for intense devotion for the Most Holy Sacrament and prayer as we enter into these holy days. Visiting the altar of Repose in the seven churches stems from pilgrims visiting the seven churches of Rome as a form of penance. The seven churches include St Peter s, St. Paul Outside the Walls, St. Mary Major, St. John in the Lateran, St. Laurence Outside the Walls, Holy Cross in Jerusalem and the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love. Why not start a new tradition for yourself and your family pick out several churches and visit Our Lord this Holy Night! St. Mary s will have Solemn Adoration from 9pm-Midnight and St. Bridget s will have Adoration from 9-10pm. Contact other churches to find out what their schedule will be.

4 Page Four St. Benedict Roman Catholic Parish March 25, 2018 Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Please check the bulletin articles each week leading up to the events for additional information. Schedule see page 3 April Happenings 7-8 First Eucharist Rite of Welcome at Masses 8 Second Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday Service at St. Mary s, followed by reception 11 SMS Sixth Grade Seder 14 G.I.F.T. for Pre-K 7th Grade at St. Mary s after 5pm Mass 15 Community Dinner in St. Mary s Dougherty Hall 19 SMS Family Fun Night 22 G.I.F.T. Session for All at St. Mary s beginning with 4pm Mass CCIA Food Pantry Wish List for the Weeks of... March 24 & 25 canned fruit, soup, pork & beans, cereal March 31 & April 1 peanut butter, jelly, canned vegetables, spaghetti sauce We are also in need of toothpaste, shampoo, women s deodorant, razors, and lotion. Pontifical Good Friday Collection Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Your support helps the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools, and offer religious education. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines. The wars, unrest, and instability have been especially hard on Christians. In these times of crisis, the Pontifical Good Friday Collection provides humanitarian aid to refugees. When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you become an instrument of peace and join with Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land. Please be as generous as your means allow. For more information about Christians in the Holy Land, visit Stations of the Cross at Notre Dame Retreat House At 10:00 a.m. on Good Friday, March 30, we will gather to pray the Stations of the Cross at the outdoor Stations at Notre Dame Retreat House on Foster Road. Each year, this is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on Jesus Passion and Crucifixion, with Canandaigua Lake as a backdrop as we walk the grounds of Notre Dame. For those who have never joined us, please consider coming. You simply need to dress for the weather. We stay on the pavement so no one need worry about sinking in wet lawns. Programs are provided. For families, this is a venue which allows the children to also participate without concern to strict silence. This experience allows us all to give God thanks for Jesus in the midst of a natural surrounding. Please contact Deacon Claude with any questions. Good Friday Cross Walk The First United Methodist Church of Canandaigua is sponsoring the 4th Annual Community Cross Walk in Canandaigua on Good Friday. We welcome anyone who would be interested in participating in this event. On Good Friday, March 30, we will assemble at 12:00 p.m. on the front lawn of the Methodist Church at 100 N Main St, Canandaigua. The walk along Main Street will include 12 stops for prayer, song, and reflection, ending by 1:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church. St Benedict s Parish Support for March 17 & 18 Sincere thanks for your support of the parish and its ministries! Attendance... unavailable Weekly Offertory Income*... $16,578 Weekly Needs... $18,520 Overage (Shortage)... $(1,942) Year To Date Offertory Income*... $690,844 Year To Date Need... $703,760 Year To Date Overage (Shortage)... $(12,916) *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 Catholic Ministries Appeal Update To date, $153,973 (95.98%) of our $160,417 CMA goal has been pledged. Of that amount, $148,200 has been paid. KnightLine Congratulations to Chris Neubecker for taking his 2 nd Degree, and to Fr. Clifford, Michael Larche, David Boyle, and Bob Dugan for taking their 3 rd Degree last week. Looking to finally take your 4 th Degree? Contact Brian Moser about info on the 4 th (Patriotic) Degree, Saturday, April 21. The K of C Coffee for Hospice collection will continue through Good Friday. Collection boxes remain at the entrances of the both Churches. Brew coffee and K-cups for single brewing are welcome. On Holy Saturday, March 31 at 9am, the Knights are holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt at Sonnenberg Park. A lot of treats and prizes to be had for finding those special eggs! On Saturday, April 28, 7:30am 10:30am, the Knights will be sponsoring a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at Charlie s Restaurant. Advance sale tickets will be $5 for adults and $3 for age 10 and younger. For more information about the mission of the Knights of Columbus, please contact Brian Moser at (585) or bmoser2012@gmail.com. Collecting Lenten Almsgiving The containers in each church, which at the beginning of Lent contained empty Operation Rice Bowl (ORB) and Kalama boxes, have become collection baskets for the donations. Put both ORB and Kalama boxes in the same basket. Also, if you have any diapers to donate or Care Net Formula for Life bottles still at home, you can place them in the same collection boxes. Many thanks for your continued generosity. Easter Flower Memorial To memorialize a loved one with an Easter Flower donation, simply place your donation in an envelope labeled Easter Flowers and write the name(s) of the person(s) you would like to remember. Additional marked envelopes are available at the doors of Church. The envelopes can be dropped in the collection basket or sent to the parish office.

5 Page Five St. Benedict Roman Catholic Parish March 25, 2018 ST. BENEDICT PARISH ADMIN CENTER: 95 N Main St., Canandaigua, NY (585) Fax (585) Parish Emergency Number: (585) cstmaryc@dor.org Parish Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday Closed Daily from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to our Parish Family! We are so glad you are here! Please let us know you are here so that we can minister to your needs. Speak with a hospitality member, or call or the parish office. BAPTISMS Visit our website to fill out our baptismal request form or contact Deacon Claude so he can discuss with you the steps to baptism for your children. HOLY MATRIMONY Engaged couples should contact the parish at least 6 months prior to desired wedding date. Marriage Preparation is required. Please call or Deacon Claude. BECOMING CATHOLIC (R.C.I.A.) Call or Nick Laskowski. PARISH COUNCIL Chairperson: Melanie Soberon Council Members: Brent Hall (Vice Chairperson), Bill DiBacco (Secretary), Brian Carl, Caryl Favro, Paula Foster, Donna Mathis, Chris Neubecker, Natalie Ruppel, Clare DeMarco, Andy Yudichak, Bob Cownie, Sara M. Bodine, and Laura Barone Ex officio members: Fr. Clifford Dorkenoo, Dawn Burdick, Ann Marie Deutsch, Deacon Claude Lester, Andrew Uttaro, Nick Laskowski, and Amy Corron St. Mary s Church 95 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY St. Bridget s Church 15 Church Street, Bloomfield, NY Father Michael Costik, Parochial Administrator.... x34..fr.michael.costik@dor.org Father Clifford Dorkenoo, Parochial Vicar...x12...Fr.Clifford.Dorkenoo@dor.org Father Kevin Murphy, Senior Priest Deacon Claude Lester, Social Ministry and Sacramental Minister...x15...Claude.Lester@dor.org Deacon Michael McGuire Dawn Burdick, Pastoral Associate, G.I.F.T. Coordinator...x39.Dawn.Burdick@dor.org Nick Laskowski, Faith Form. Coordinator.x37. 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6 Page Six St. Benedict Roman Catholic Parish March 25, 2018 Update from Fr. Kevin Murphy Hi everyone, I am alive and living at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse on 150 French Rd in Rochester (14618). I am making progress, having received my new left leg on February 26. I have stood on the new leg and even took 3 baby steps last Monday (3/12). I am getting used to wearing the leg and this is a slow process. I am hoping to be able to walk into the celebration of our Class reunion on May 23 at Cherry Ridge, Webster. I am feeling well and am in good spirits. Drop me a note or stop by if you are in the area. (Best to call ahead ) I hope to rejoin the community of St. Benedict's soon. Thanks for the prayers and thoughts of support. Peace, Fr. Kevin Święconka (Polish Blessing of the Baskets) Join us for the Easter Food Blessing at St. Mary s Church on Saturday, March 31 at 11:00 a.m. Święconka (sh-vee-en-soon-kah) is one of the most enduring and beloved Polish traditions. Baskets containing a sampling of Easter foods are brought to church to be blessed on Holy Saturday. The basket is traditionally lined with a white linen or lace napkin and decorated with sprigs of boxwood (bukszpan), the typical Easter evergreen. Poles take special pride in preparing a decorative and tasteful basket with crisp linens, occasionally embroidered for the occasion, and just enough boxwood and ribbon woven through the handle. Observing the beautiful foods and creations of other parishioners is one of the special joys of the event. While in some older or rural communities, the priest visits the home to bless the foods, the vast majority of Poles and Polish parishioners in Ireland visit the church on Holy Saturday. Contents of a Traditional Polish Easter Basket Maslo (butter) - This dairy product is often shaped into a lamb (Baranek Wielkanocny) or a cross. This reminds us of the good will of Christ that we should have toward all things. Babka (Easter bread) - A round or long loaf topped with a cross or a fish, symbolic of Jesus, who is the bread of life. Jajka (eggs) and Pisanki (decorated with symbols of Easter, of life, of prosperity) - Indicates new life and Christ s Resurrection from the tomb. Kiełbasa (sausage) - A sausage product, symbolic of God s favor and generosity. Szynka (ham) - Symbolic of great joy and abundance. Some prefer lamb or veal. The lamb also reminds Christians that the Risen Christ is the Lamb of God. Slonina (smoked bacon) - A symbol of the overabundance of God s mercy and generosity. Sól (salt) - A necessary element in our physical life. Symbolic of prosperity and justice and to remind us that people are the flavor of the earth. Ser (cheese) - Symbolic of the moderation Christians should have at all times. Chrzan (horseradish) - This represents the bitter herbs prescribed in the original Passover meal as a reminder of the bitterness and harshness of the life of slavery in Egypt. It also reminds us of the bitterness of the Passion of Jesus, by which he entered glory. Świeca (candle) - Represents Christ as the Light of the World. Colorful Ribbons and Sprigs of Greenery Are attached to the basket as signs of joy and new life in the season of spring and in celebration of the Resurrection. Linens Line the basket and are drawn over the top, which is ready for the priest s visit to the home or the trip to the church where it is joined with the baskets of others to await the blessing. The food is then set aside and enjoyed on Easter Sunday. Second Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday There is nothing that man needs more than Divine Mercy that love which is benevolent, which is compassionate, which raises man above his weakness to the infinite heights of the holiness of God. ~ Saint John Paul II Please join us on the Second Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Mary s for Eucharistic Adoration and recitation of the Chaplet. A reception will follow in Dougherty Hall. Next Community Meal We will be hosting the next community meal on Sunday, April 15 from 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. in Dougherty Hall. Use the online sign up to volunteer: Readings for the Week of March 25, 2018 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16/Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, [2a]/Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1--15:47 or 15:1-39 Monday: Is 42:1-7/Ps 27:1, 2, 3, [1a]/Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17 [cf. 15ab]/Jn 13:21-33, Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a/Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31 and [14c]/Mt 26:14-25 Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, [cf. 1 Cor 10:16]/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13--53:12/Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 [Lk 23:46]/Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn 18:1--19:42 Saturday Vigil: Gn 1:1--2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a/Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 [30] or Ps 33:4-5, 6-7, 12-13, [5b]/Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Ex 14:15--15:1/Ex 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, [1b]/Is 54:5-14/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13 [2a]/Is 55:1-11/Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [3]/Bar 3:9-15, 32--4:4/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28/Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4 [42:2] or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [3] or Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, [12a]/Rom 6:3-11/ Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23/Mk 16:1-7 Next Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, [24]/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7or Lk 24:13-35 Sharing the Gospel The people in today's Gospel were waiting for a king to come. This king would ride into Jerusalem, not on a horse or in a carriage, but on a donkey. When the people saw Jesus riding on the donkey, they knew he was the king that they were waiting for. They ran out to meet him and waved palm branches in the air. They were so happy he came. Prayer God, I am so happy you sent Jesus to be my king.

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, Bulletin Editor stbenedictcommunications@gmail.com