Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 18, 2018 Saint Lawrence Church 1000 North Greece Road Rochester, NY 14626 585-723-1350 What s Inside! Stewardship Weekly Collec on p.3 What s Now This Week s Events p.4 What s Next p.5-6 Parish Staff p. 5 This Week s Prayer p. 2 Parish Informa on p. 2 www.stlawrencegreeceny.org www.stlawrenceschool.org We are a Stewardship Parish commi ed to giving our me, talent, and resources for others!
THIS WEEK S PRAYER Monday, November 19 Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [R 2:17]/ Weekday Lk 18:35-43 8:30 a. m. Mark Ryan by The Sperr Family Parish Information Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am Monday - Friday 8:30 am Holy Days of Obliga on 8:30 am 7:00 p.m. Confessions Saturday 3:00 pm. Anointing of the Sick Please call us if you or a family member wish to be anointed. Baptism Parents should contact us as soon as they know they are expec ng. Marriage Engaged couples should contact us at least one year in advance of their desired date. Office Hours Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - Noon, 1 pm - 4 pm Phone: 723-1350 fax: 723-1361 Email - rstlawre@dor.org St. Lawrence School 585-225-3870 Tuesday, November 20 Rv 3:1-6, 14-22/Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5 [Rv Weekday 3:21]/Lk 19:1-10 8:30 a. m. DeVaney and Englert Families by Alan and Joanne Englert Wednesday, November 21 Rv 4:1-11/Ps 150:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6 [1b]/Lk The Presenta on of the 19:11-28 Blessed Virgin Mary; 8:30 a. m. The deceased members of the Berardi and Rosa Families by family Thursday, November 22 Rv 5:1-10/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b St. Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr [Rv 5:10]/Lk 19:41-44 8:30 a. m. With Thanksgiving for all Blessings by Jim and Carol Dalle Friday, November 23 Rv 10:8-11/Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131 St. Clement I, Pope & Martyr; St. Columban, [103a]/Lk 19:45-48 Abbot; Bl. Miguel Agus n Pro, Priest & Martyr 8:30 a. m. Nicholas Russo by Margaret Holiday Saturday, November 24 Rv 11:4-12/Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10 [1b]/Lk St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs 20:27-40 This week, we light the Sanctuary Lamp In Memory of: Drake Ross Pe t At the request of: His Loving Family Sunday, November 25 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Dn 7:13-14/Ps 93:1, 1-2, 5 [1a]/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37 4:00 p. m. Charles Romano by Cathy Leonardo 8:00 a. m. For Saint Lawrence Parishioners 9:30 a. m. Michael Hendrix by Mom and Dad 11:00 a. m. Harry and Estelle Capadano by family 2
STEWARDSHIP Our time, talent and treasure The collec on and a endance figures for Sunday, November 11th were unavailable at the me of publica on. That informa on will be published in next week s bulle n. CMA UPDATE HAVE A BLESSED THANKSGIVING Our goal for this year is $157,563. As of November 9th we have received $68,551.63 in pledges. 43.51 %of our goal from 352 donors. House of Mercy prepares for a harsh Winter!! House of Mercy has an endless need for coats, hats, gloves, scarves, boots, wool socks and hand warmers to keep people warm and protected against frostbite and hypothermia. Dona ons of NEW or GENTLY USED clothing are needed. All sizes infants to adults are accepted. Extra large sizes 1X, 2X, 3X are appreciated. To donate call : Jean Gilbert 585-225-2714 Email: jeandrr@aol.com House of Mercy 285 Ormond Street Rochester, New York 14605 585-546-2580 Website for House of Mercy: houseofmercyrochester.org Share Sunday Nov.18, 2018 Thanksgiving Baskets Dear St. Lawrence Family, This weekend, the St. Lawrence Human Development Commi ee will be collec ng and delivering food items to provide Thanksgiving Dinner for approximately 50 families in the Greece and Charlo e area. We are in need of volunteers to deliver baskets. Please consider delivering a basket or two this year. It is a profound experience to serve God in this way. Please call Jeanne Su on at 227-0173 if you can help us out or just show up around 12:00 pm Sunday to sign up for a delivery. We will meet in the Main Room of Deacon Hall the morning of Sunday, November 18th to sort the foodstuffs and fill baskets. If you would like to help sort and fill baskets, please come a er any Mass on Sunday. Usually everything is sorted quickly and deliveries can begin by 12:00 pm. Our Share Sunday collec on will be foods appropriate for a Thanksgiving Dinner such as: Canned vegetables Bags of fresh potatoes Sweet Potatoes Cranberry sauce Stuffing Gravy mixes, cans or jars Canned fruit Foil pan for Turkey Bread Coffee, Tea (We cannot accept homemade foods.) We will also need 50 frozen turkeys. If you would be willing to donate a turkey (FROZEN ONLY) please call Jeanne Su on at 227-0173. All turkeys should be dropped off on Sunday, November 18 th between 8-11 AM (We cannot accept turkeys on Saturday night because of lack of freezer space.) To those who have helped out with contribu ons, turkeys and deliveries in the past, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! We hope that you will be able to help again this year. As always, we greatly appreciate the support and generosity of our wonderful St. Lawrence family. Your Human Development Commi ee St. Mark s Star of the Sea Council # 11374 54 Kuhn Road Rochester, NY 14612 stmarksknights.org Congratula ons to Steven Smola the winner of the Knights of Columbus 50/50 Marathon Raffle for the St. Lawrence School. Thank you for dona ng your por on of the winnings to the St. Lawrence School, your generosity enabled us to present the en re proceeds from the raffle to the St. Lawrence School. 3 We must con nue to support our Catholic Schools.
WHAT S NOW This Week At St. Lawrence Church Monday, November 19 CYO Basketball Prac ce - Gym Camerata Prac ce - Church Tuesday, November 20 Camerata Prac ce - Church CYO Basketball Prac ce - Gym Faithful Voices Church Wednesday, November 21 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 2:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Rectory and Faith Forma on Offices closing at 12:00 pm Spirit Singers - Church 6:00 pm CYO Basketball Prac ce - Gym 6:00 pm Song Prayers - Church 7:15 pm Thursday, November 22 Rectory and Faith Forma on Offices Closed Friday, November 23 Rectory and Faith Forma on Offices Closed Parish Staff Rectory Office 723-1350 Execu ve Leadership Team Rev. Lee P. Chase, S.T.L. Pastor, x 207 Frank Arvizzigno School Principal, 225-3870 Marisa S eve Finance Director, x.205 Pastoral Ministry Rev. Sco Caton, Ph.D. Assis ng Priest, x. 204 Deacon David Squilla Pastoral Associate, x. 212 Deacon Manny Asis Parish Deacon, x. 213 Saturday, November 24 CYO Basketball - Gym Sunday, November 25 CYO Basketball - Gym 8:00 am 1:00 pm Administra ve Staff Wendy Speciale Office Manager, x. 201 Linda DeMarco Office Assistant, x. 203 Bob Gray, Jim Grotke Maintenance, x. 201 HOLY HOUR WITH EXPOSITION AND BENEDICTION - NOVEMBER 25, 2018 at St. Mark s Sunday November 25, 2018 at St. Mark s Daily Mass Chapel. Holy Hour in Repara on to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary for the Clergy's Sexual Abuses. Time: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Exposi on of the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Hour of Adora on and closing with Benedic on. In coopera on with the Knights of Columbus. ATTENTION The Rectory and Faith Forma on Offices will close at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, November 21st. We will also be closed all day on Thursday and Friday, November 22-23. We will reopen on Monday, November 26th 4 Faith Development Ministry Jamie O Mara Faith Forma on, 225-7320 Donna Gray Youth Ministry/CYO, 225-1485 Debbie Cichelli Office Manager, 225-7320 Music Ministry M. Virginia Pierce Music Director 4 p.m. Mass Choir, 225-7061 Susan Judkins 9:30 a.m. Mass Choir Young People s Choir, 797-3719 Mary Kay Huber Young People s Choir, 957-8947 Steve Amico 11:00 a. m. Mass Choir, 225-7338
ST. LAWRENCE PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH ST. NICK For parishioners and their families and St. Lawrence students and their families Saturday, December 1st, 2018 Deacon Hall Serving from 9:30-11:00 am Price: $5 for adults $15 per family 50/50 Raffle Presented by the Social Event Planners of St. Lawrence Church, Faith Forma on, and the Knights of Columbus, Council #11374 ST. MARK S KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS LIGHT UP FOR CHRIST SPREAD the LIGHT of CHRIST In a me when all things religious are being discouraged, it s refreshing to know that the Knights of Columbus promotes this celebra on to remind people that the Christmas Season is a me to celebrate the birth of Christ. On Tuesday, Dec.4, 2018 at 7:30 PM St. Mark s Knights of Columbus will conduct the recita on of the Holy Rosary followed by the tradi onal ligh ng of the Christmas tree at 8:00 PM in the St. Mark s Chapel. All are welcome to a end this na onwide Knights of Columbus Christmas Season ceremony and help spread the light of Christ throughout our na on and the world. Please join us for this celebra on and remember the true meaning of Christmas. Repass to follow. Keep Christ in Christmas. Ques ons or informa on contact: Albert R. Bodamer, St. Mark s K of C 585 227-5734 al@bodamer.com stmarksknights.org WHAT S NEXT Upcoming Parish events and courtesy announcements A new Bible Study star ng in January for 5 weeks at St. Lawrence DISCOVER THE RICHES OF THE MASS In A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, you will come to know and understand the Mass like never before. You will discover the rich meanings behind why we say what we say and do during the Liturgy. The words and gestures of the Mass will be seen in a new light, leading you to a more meaningful, more frui ul worship experience.... in all our standing and kneeling, silent a en veness and responses: there really is something deeper going on there. Dr. Anthony Lilles Registra on and more informa on coming soon. Diocese of Rochester s Annual Fes val of Advent Lessons and Carols Bishop Matano and the members of the Diocesan Choir cordially invite you to the annual Diocesan Fes val of Advent Lessons and Carols, on Thursday, December 6 th, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 296 Flower City Park, Rochester. This simple, yet beau ful evening of hymns and prayer, in which readings from Sacred Scripture alternate with sung medita ons by the choir and also by the faithful, highlight the season of joyful expecta on and help us to prepare for Christmas. A light recep on will follow to commemorate the 20 th Anniversary of Saint s Place. Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Adults We Welcome TWO Candidates to RCIA: Angela Robinson Daniel Horan May we support them with our ongoing prayers! 5
WHAT S NEXT CONTINUED Upcoming Parish events and courtesy announcements Magnificat Rochester invites all women and men to a breakfast on Saturday, Dec.1st; sea ng begins at 8:30 a.m.- program starts at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 12 Noon at the Diplomat Banquet Center, 1 Diplomat Way, (off Lyell Ave) Gates. Confessions will be heard at 8 a.m. and again at the end of the program. Our speakers are Liz and Kent Gilges. Their daughter Elie was diagnosed with a brain tumor when she was nine months old. She was given six weeks to live. By the grace of God, Elie lived ten years, touching the lives of many people including Pope John Paul II. Elie, who never spoke, was Kent's bridge to Jesus, as he eloquently writes in his book A Grace Given. Kent was an agnos c un l he entered the Church five years a er she died. Together Liz and Kent have come to see that everything is grace; even the death of a child. They want to share their story to illustrate how God's hand orchestrated it all. Reserva ons $20.00; a er Nov. 24th: $22.00; Student $12.00; Registra on required; no ckets sold at the door. To register, mail check to: Magnificat Rochester, PO Box 24787, Rochester NY, 14624; include your name, address, phone number and email address. You can also register via PayPal ($21.00) on our website at www.magnificatrochester.org. For more informa on: call Kathy Murty at 436-1284, or send an email to: MagnificatRochester@fron er.com MEN S CLUB EUCHRE Tuesday, November 20th St. John the Evangelist Parish Center Tournament cost $7.00 Have exact amount at the door 5:45 PM Doors Open 6:30 PM Euchre Tournament begins Pizza ( 2 pieces each) available un l tournament begins Please reserve by Sunday, November 18th To either: John Argento 225-2264 or Bill Smith 225-1586 Or email wrs.greece.ny@gmial.com Provide your name and partner, if you have one. Note: Walk Ins welcome but not likely to play unless a registered player fails to show Future Euchre dates to be determined From Our Friends at St. Theodore s Event this Weekend As part of their regular season, CORDANCIA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA will be playing a concert on Nov. 18 at 3:00 p.m., here at St. Theodore's Church. Tickets are $15 regular and $10 for students/seniors. This season's concert features music from South America & Mexico. Save the date and bring a friend to hear this excellent orchestra! A recep on will follow in the library. Help Your Marriage! Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) simply means rediscovery. This program offers the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse and a loving rela onship in your marriage. Some mes bad things happen in the best rela onships car accidents, depression, severe illness, death in the family. These things can affect your marriage. Tens of thousands of couples headed for trouble have successfully saved their marriages by a ending Retrouvaille. Couples are never asked to share about their problems, but they will learn to communicate with their spouse about their difficul es. For confiden al informa on about or to register for the Fall program beginning with a weekend at Notre Dame Retreat House on Nov 30, 2018, please call 585-293-1552 or visit the web site at www.helpourmarriage.com 6