January 20-21, 2018 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Patrick s Catholic Church 115 Maple Avenue, Victor NY 14564 (585) 924-7111 www.stpatricksvictor.org Authentic faith, Welcoming and Engaging Think of Sacraments. Think of Divine Life. Sacrament of Baptism. The sacrament through which God makes us His sons and daughters in Jesus Christ. To prepare for reception, call Anthony Klosterman @ 924-2800. Sacrament of the Eucharist. The sacrament through which God feeds us with His Word and the Body and Blood of His Son, Jesus. Weekend Masses: Saturday at 4:30 PM, Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 AM, and 5:00 PM Weekday Masses: Monday - Wednesday, Friday at 8:30 AM, Thursday Communion Service at 8:30 AM For First Holy Communion, call Jamie Cassata @ 924-2800 for more info. Holy Communion may be brought to the sick, the homebound, and those in nursing homes and in hospitals. Call the Parish Office @ 924-7111 for more info. Sacrament of Confirmation. The sacrament through which God by the gift of the Holy Spirit strengthens us to give faithful witness to our Catholic Faith. To prepare for reception, call Anthony Klosterman @ 924-2800. Children, older than 7 y/o, and adults who needs to be baptized, receive Communion and/or be Confirmed, call Deacon John @ 924-7111. Sacrament of Reconciliation. The sacrament through which God s mercy and love, justice and truth heals the wound of sin. Generally offered an hour before each Mass. Please give the priest fifteen minutes before Mass to prepare for Mass. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. The sacrament through which Jesus continues to heal the sick among us. Anointing is offered at each Mass on the first weekend of the month. Or call Fr. Edison @ 924-7111 to schedule an anointing. Sacrament of Marriage. The sacrament through which God calls a man and woman to become visible signs of His Love. Call Fr. Edison or Deacon John @ 924-7111 for more info. Sacrament of Holy Orders. The sacrament through which the mission Jesus entrusted to the apostles is continued in the Church. To learn more about vocations to the ordained ministry, please call Fr. Edison or Deacon John @ 924-7111. Never miss an opportunity to celebrate a sacrament. Why do we exist as a parish? In order to love God with all that we are, to love our neighbor as ourselves, to make more and better disciples, and to learn and teach how to keep Jesus commandments. Our Mission is based on Matthew 22: 34-40, 28:16-20. 2018 Holy Land Pilgrimage See and experience the Holy Land, and never ever read and hear the Sacred Scriptures in the same way again. This coming November, from the 5th to the 16th, Father Edison will be leading his fifth pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Learn more about the packed itinerary: four days in the Galilee area and five days in the Jerusalem area, covering wellknown NT sites and several OT sites. Call Zenny Asis at (585) 288-7000 to learn more about the sacred pilgrimage. American Red Cross Blood Drive St. Patrick s Parish Center Wednesday, January 31, 1:30-7 PM Receive a $5 Dunkin Donuts card when you present to donate! Please sign up to donate or help at the registration check-in. You can visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your predonation reading and health history questions to save some time on your donation! 1-800-RED CROSS, redcrossblood.org Inside this Bulletin Traveling Chalice and Paten p.2 Prayer Intentions p.2 Annual Baptism Brunch p.2 Last Call: Weekend Retreat for Men p.3 Diocesan Mass for Life p.3 Modern Media p.4 Family Promise of Ontario County & Amazon p.4 Save the Dates for Following Christ p.4 Upcoming Second Collections p.4 + + + Be holier today than yesterday. The only and truly sad thing in life is not to become a saint. + + +
Page 2 Get informed. Get involved. January 20-21, 2018 Liturgy & Sacramental Life because God matters HOLY MASSES FOR THE WEEK Saturday, January 20, 2017 - Saints Fabian & Sebastian 4:30pm - William Outhouse by Dan & Judie Worhacz Sunday, January 21, 2017 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Jon 3:1-5, 10, 1 Cor 7:29-31, Mk 1:14:20 (68) Deceased members of the Burns Family by 8:30am - Carol & George Norman 10:30am - Doris Grummons by the Bellinger Family 5pm - Eileen Hayes Smith by Family Monday, January 22, 2017 - Day of Prayer for Legal Protection of Unborn Children 8:30am Communion Service Tuesday, January 23, 2017 - Saint Vincent Wednesday, January 24, 2017 - Saint Francis de Sales Thursday, January 25, 2017 - The Conversion of Saint Paul Friday, January 26, 2017 - Saints Timothy and Titus Saturday, January 27, 2017 - Saint Angela Merici 4:30pm - Richard Brindisi by Cecile and Joe Sunday, January 28, 2017 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Dt 18:15-20, 1 Cor 7:32-35, Mk 1:21-28 (71) 8:30am - Mimi Warren by the Johnsons 10:30am - Anthony Frosino by Meg & Carlos Chaides 5pm - Jose Dias by the Ainsworth Family Gift others with an intention for the Holy Mass. Mass intentions support our parish. Traveling Chalice and Paten - Hosting Families With a set of chalice and paten are the Vocation Prayer and detailed instructions about this vocation program. All four sets of chalices and patens must be returned by Saturday morning, at the Parish Office porch. Set for Weekend Masses (Sign-up at Welcome Table) Set for Faith Formation (Sign-up at the Parish Center) Set for Parish Ministries (Sign-up at Welcome Table) Set for Youth and RCIA (Sign-up with Anthony Klosterman) Liturgical Ministers for the Weekend of January 27/28 Week of January 21-27 Prayer Intentions Please include any of these intentions at your daily 3 PM prayer: For children baptized the past year, For the grant application for our capital project for 2018-2020, For our children preparing for First Penance and First Reconciliation, That we may make our CMA goal this year, For growing support to the Sunday afternoon Mass, And for the intentions in our prayer jars. Let us be known by our praying for each other. Newly Baptized Welcome, Antonio Sebastian LiMura, to the Family of God! Thank you, Renee and Salvatore for sharing your faith with your son. Thank you, Robert and Anna, to your witness as godparents. Ministry Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday 5:00 PM Sacristan Jackie Lafferty Diane Gernert Judy Miller Altar Servers (3) Matthew VanKuren, Jillian VanKuren Ben Gensiejewski, Andrew Dempsey Tyler Ferraro, Simon Kowal, Leo DiNovo Lector One Dan Lafferty Julie Knapp James Miller Lector Two Jackie Lafferty Mollie Moore Lilly Miller Holy Body (3) Jeff Bartkoski, Carlos Chaides, Cindy Chung Margie Rafferty, Thom Rafferty, Judy Martin Joyce Richards, Dee Ainsworth, Collette Brien Precious Blood (2) Tom Denninger, Henry Miller Deacon John, Julian Robinson Sante DiCarlo, Bev Grippo Head Usher/Greeter Pat Bolger Dennis O Dea Norm Ainsworth Ushers / Greeters (3) Mike Manikowski, Jerre Ryan, Andy Hart Mark Shea, Wayne Brotsch, Bob Kolb Note: If unable to serve, please find a substitute. Take the time to sign-in in the Sacristy before Mass. Thank you. Sante DiCarlo, John Butler, Anthony Klosterman
Page 3 Connect the dots of faith. January 20-21, 2018 Membership & Parish Life because community life matters PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK...by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. - Philippians 4:6 Louise Therrien, Don Rimlinger, Robert Erwin, Carol Estes, Virginia Stavale, Kelly Wilting, Virginia Palen, Loretta Carey, Ranne, Felix & Dawn Christopher, Antonio Siciliano, Nancy Stavale, Becky & John Crowley, Josephine Hitzfield, Jerry Murphy, Eugene Serptenelli, Ruth Gorski, Michelle Dennehy, Robert Manzari, Dorothy Ocon, Kathryn Walker, Jim & Kathy Heilmann, Virginia Beal, Cora Crowley, Ken & Debbie Flerx & Family, Beth Ann Hinog, Mary Louise Mervis, Karen Ford, Christine Palmer, Ann Rossi, Claudia Miller, Judy Hanlon, Alma Suarev, Suzanne Cummings, Ken Weigert, Hillary McGovern, Gail Merklinger, Lois Zuck, Patty Schmitt, Amber Wicks, Madeline Dankner, Mathew Przepiora, Jason Campbell, Michael Dragoon, Bennett Hudson, Olivia Marsh, Wes Moore, Bill & Marlene Goodermote, John & Dee Grub, Jaqui Matteson, Bob Przepiora, Gary Ernst, Bud Sherman, Loretta Acquilano, Debbie Demarse, Phyllis Smith, Bill LaMountain, Marty Becker, Mario Carruba, Michael Prairie, Dick Walkley, Rosa Cordaro, Dewann Beatson, Cora Sweet, Maria Kluber, Lori Fisher, Bernice Lonecke, Judy Domanski, Dominic DiMarco, Frank Acquilano, Mary Ellen Alfred The Sanctuary Candle is lit in memory of Jane Fleming by Todd & Diana Fleming. To offer a Mass or to light the Sanctuary Candle in memory of a loved one, please call the Parish Office at 924-7111. Victor to Sponsor Free Throw Championship All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2018 K of C Free Throw Championship. The Victor competition will be held on Sunday, January 28 th at 3:00 PM at the St. Mary s School gym in Canandaigua. All boys and girls 9 to 14 years old are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. Participants are required to provide proof of age and written parental consent. For additional information: Rob Marsjanik (585) 671-7824 or rjmars@rochester.rr.com. Back by popular demand-sixth Annual Trivia Mania! Come and amaze your friends and family with useless information while raising funds for Relay for Life and American Cancer Association. Saturday, January 27, 7-9:30 St. Patrick's Parish Center Suggested donation $20.00 per person or $100. for party of 6. B.Y.O.B. with a $10.00 cork fee. Sunday, January 21 8:30am - Coffee Hour - Parish Center 11:45am - Faith Formation 5pm - GLOW - Parish Center Monday, January 22 10am - Senior Exercise - Alcove 12:30pm - Staff meeting - Music Room 4:30pm - Faith Formation 4:30pm - Parent Session Tuesday, January 23 6:30pm - Faith Formation 6:30pm - Parent Session Wednesday, January 24 10am - Senior Exercise - Alcove 7pm - - Parish Library Friday, January 26 6pm - First Reconciliation Retreat - Parish Center Saturday, January 27 9am - First Reconciliation Retreat - Parish Center 6pm - Kiwanis Relay for Life Trivia Night - Parish Center Sunday, January 28 8:30am - Coffee Hour - Parish Center 10am - Rosary with the Knights - Church 10:30am - Children s Liturgy of the Word - Alcove 11:45am - Faith Formation 1pm - GLOW Service Sunday 6pm - Teen Staff - Parish Center Alternative Gifts to Loved Ones Consider the following: Copy of the Commemorative Book for the 150th Anniversary of our diocese. $30 per copy. Mass Intention. Daily or Sunday Mass. These are available to you at the Parish Office. Please call Kim at 924-7111 for more information. To Evangelize is the reason why we, the Church, exist. Evangelization in three simple steps: Step One: Befriend Jesus. Step Two: Befriend others. Step Three: Bring your friends to Jesus.
Page 4 Grow in faith, hope and love everyday. January 20-21, 2018 Ongoing Faith Formation because growth in faith matters Avail Yourself of Our Parish Subscription Visit Formed.org and create your free personal or household account using your personal username and password. To do this, please use the Parish Code: 3KRJJK (capitalized). Once you have created your personal account, you will have access to all resources - movies, e-books, program series, talks, etc. Featured Free Resource Modern Media. Originally written for teenagers, this study on modern media has been modified and revamped to start a discussion for adults about our increasingly mediasavvy world. Smartphones, social networks, apps, data plans, texting, Wi-Fi, tablets, headphones these things are not necessarily good or bad, but they are incredibly powerful. Using modern media can either hinder our ability to discern God s voice in the silence of the heart, or it can be a tool for learning and evangelization. This study looks at modern media from a Christian perspective, dives into the unprecedented influence it has on our lives, and gives us some practical tools to live vibrant Christian lives in a media-saturated culture. Grow in faith and reason! Save the Dates! For Following Christ Thursdays, 6:45-8:30 PM April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 26 (Retreat), 31 and June 7 For Sharing Christ Thursdays, 6:45-8:30 PM July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9 and 18 (Retreat) Parishioners who have completed the first of the three series, Discovering Christ, are invited to Following Christ. Graduates of the Christ Life Program are invited to help as member of the Core Team. If any question or to volunteer, please call Jim Budd at 742-3095. Highschool Teens, Save the Dates: Franciscan University of Steubenville Youth Conference info meeting at 6pm January 28, next Sunday (rising sophomores and older). YPWC (Young People Who Care) mission trip info meeting at 6pm February 4 (rising Juniors and older). Social Ministry & Outreach because service matters Helping Our Homeless Brothers & Sisters Churches and congregations in the Ontario County, including us, seek to make a difference in the lives of the homeless in our neighborhood. As we roll out plans for our participation in this worthy endeavor, please take the time to learn more about Family Promise of Ontario County. You may visit their website or take informational materials found in the Alcove. Shopping on Amazon? Make Family Promise of Ontario County the recipient of.5% of your eligible purchases. Go to smile.amazon.com. In search for a charitable organization box, type Family Promise of Ontario County, Inc located in Victor, NY. Start shopping. It is that easy. Please remember to start all your online shopping on smile.amazon.com, and track your contributions. We appreciate your generosity! Our St. Pauly Shed benefits St. Patrick s Youth Group! St. Pauly Textile Inc. is a Western NY based, family owned for-profit company and an A+ member of the Better Business Bureau. Our goal is to get USEABLE clothing to people who can use it, here in the U.S. and in developing countries, while having a meaningful impact in our local communities. What to Drop-off: Used clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, linens, pillowcases, blankets, curtains and stuffed animals. What Not to Drop-off: Furniture, electronics, household items, books, toys, garbage, pillows, rags, and fabric scraps. How this works: St. Pauly Textile Inc. purchases the clothing dropped off in the shed and that money helps to support St. Patrick s Youth Group. St. Pauly sells and distribute the clothing that we purchase all over the US and World to organizations such as foreign governments, relief organizations, the U.N., private companies and the U.S. government. This is the most cost effective way for these organizations around the globe to get large quantities of clothing for people in communities that they represent. All clothing is sold for pennies on the pound by St. Pauly Textile Inc, in large quantities at a time. Why St. Pauly Textile Inc. collects clothing: 1) According to the EPA, 85% of clothing in the U.S. is thrown away. This means that only about 15% of clothing that could potentially be re-used is collected using existing methods. 2) There is an enormous global need for used clothing. We are able to distribute clothing to organizations and people all over the world who could use it. All of the clothing and textiles that we collect is used by someone somewhere.
Page 5 Pray and live your faith everyday. January 20-21, 2018 Stewardship because generosity matters Gift of Time Weekend Mass Attendance January 13-14: 4:30: 262 8:30: 161, 10:30: 278, 5:00: 144 Total: 845 (2016 Census: 856) Gift of Treasure December 23-24: see below December 24-25: see below January 13-14: $7,247.50 Building Fund Campaign As of December 1: $197,666 (Goal: $220,000) Number of donors: 310 To contribute, please write a check to Saint Patrick s Church, and on the memo line, Building Fund. July - December 2017 Collections Thank you for being generous stewards of God s gifts. Actual Budget Variance Regular Envelopes 175,383 167,217 8,166 Loose Plate 43,616 45,882 (2,266) Electronic (EFT) 87,987 83,000 4,987 Christmas 14,652 23,000 (8,348) Holy Days 2,045 2,940 (895) Total 323,683 322,039 1,644 Note: Christmas Collection is under budget & Regular Collection is over budget. This is due to the timing of Christmas Eve and the 4th Sunday of Advent. In total, through 12/31/2017, Collection Revenue is $1,644 over budget. 2017-18 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) Parish Goal: $110,870 As of January 16, we have raised $94,287 (85.04%). With 307 households participating. What is the Annual CMA for? The annual CMA raises funds to support the Catholic Charities, the Diocesan Operations & Support Services, the Ministries of the Pope Francis and Bishop Matano, the formation of Priests, Deacons, Pastoral Leaders and Vocations, the Diocesan-wide Services to Parishes and Institutions, and the Education of Our Youth through Catholic Schools, and Youth programs. How can I give? Donations may be made in cash, check or credit by using the CMA envelopes found on the Welcome Tables. As your financial responsibilities allow you, consider tithing 2% towards the annual CMA campaign. Or, to donate online, please visit www.dor.org. Click donate on the CMA informational slide found on the middle of the homepage. Our Parish Ministries: Serving God and Neighbor Call. Ask. Discern. Serve. Adult Faith Formation Group Altar Linen Altar Servers Assisi Ministry Baptism Preparation Team Bereavement Support Group Bible Study Buildings and Grounds Committee Catechists & Aides Cemetery Board Children s Liturgy of the Word Church Cleaners Coffee Hour Team Communion Ministers (EMHC) Community Dinner Cub Scouts Faith Formation Advisory Board Finance Council First Responders at Masses Funeral Brunch Team Funeral Preparation Team Girl Scouts Giving Garden Lectors Liturgical Environment Liturgy Committee Men s Group Parish Bakers Parish Christ Life Team Parish Gardens Parish Life Committee Parish Magazine Parish Office Volunteers Pastoral Council Prayer Shawl Ministry Preschool RCIA Team Marriage Preparation Team Money Counters Music Ministry (choirs, cantors, etc.) Sacristans Social Ministry Committee Stewardship Committee Ushers & Greeters Visitation Ministry Welcome Team Women s Group Youth Ministry Sam & Tina Condo / 678-4472 Sue Stehling / 924-3409 Pat Bolger / 924-9351 Marcie Hamilton / 924-1528 Judy & James Miller / 924-8158 Lori Cunliffe / 355-3622 Anne Leitner / 742-3417 Joan Oliphant / 742-3452 Jamie Cassata / 924-2800 Kim Reese / 924-7111 Lynn Foley / 259-3823 Mister Clean / 924-7111 Needs Coordinator Ron Platten / 317-8512 Jean Acquilano / 645-7998 Jim Hood / 944-9054 Jamie Cassata / 924-2800 Bob Muto / 924-2501 Kim Reese / 924-7111 Meg CHaides / 924-4659 Judy Martin / 657-8245 Joyce Richards / 406-0347 Needs New Coordinator Wayne Brotsch / 924-3855 Duane Pancoast / 924-8104 Diane Gernert / 398-7833 Judy Klein / 924-7022 Ray Barrett / 857-6122 Lynn Kovaleski / 742-1044 Jim Budd / 742-3095 Becky Fountain / 281-8004 Sam Samoriski / 802-6755 Chris Merante / 697-4232 Ev DeVelder / 924-2903 Todd Fleming / 749-6493 Mary Eberl / 742-2949 & Mary Sabin / 924-7724 Kristen Leschhorn / 924-2800 Deacon John Payne / 924-7111 Deacon John Payne / 924-7111 Marge Gawronski / 398-7802 June Frosino / 924-7111 Ena Gill / 733-6650 Joan Muto / 924-2501 Dave O Hare / 924-5816 Sante DiCarlo / 742-3118 Anne Leitner / 742-3417 Needs Coordinator Judy Klein / 924-7022 Anthony Klosterman / 924-2800 Second Collections at Mass February 18, Black, Native American & Hispanic: funds are distributed as grants to dioceses throughout the United States, supporting and strengthening evangelization programs which otherwise would cease. Please take and use second collection envelopes found at Church entrances.
Let there be light Your ways, O LORD, make known to me; teach me your paths (Reflection on Psalm 25) Do you believe in Providence? Do you believe that the world is guided and directed with Wisdom? Or do you believe that the world is a random sequence of events, without purpose or plan? The most basic teaching of the Catholic religion and indeed of most religions is the idea that the world is the result of an Intelligent Mind and that the suffering and disarray we witness in the world and in our lives are like dark shadings in an otherwise bright, magnificent painting. Zoom in on a small part of the Mona Lisa s hair, and you see nothing but darkness. Step back and widen your perspective, and you see one of the greatest works of art ever created. When we step back from suffering and disarray, we see that it s just one part of a much larger, most beautiful arrangement. Light and shade. Joy and sorrow. Pleasure and pain. This contrast remains the way of the world. When the psalmist asks God to make his ways known to him and to teach him his paths, the psalmist is asking God to reveal to him the mysteries of the universe why God has arranged things as he has. This is something we can never know for sure in this world. Sometimes it s difficult to understand how it can be that everything turns out for the best. Sometimes it s difficult to trust that the world really is ruled by an Intelligent Hand. And sometimes it s difficult to believe that our life has a definite purpose and direction. But this is the hope that is in us. We believe that in God s transcendent Wisdom, everything will turn out for the best. And this keeps us going. This keeps us fighting and loving. Before we go to sleep at night or sometime during the day let s be sure to think about a few of those many good things in our lives we tend to take for granted. The mind has a way of reverting to the negative, but we have the grace to think about the positive. Let s think about the light instead of the shade. Jamie Cassata, Coordinator of Faith Formation and Preschool 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) 924-7111 Parish Office Fax: (585) 742-3296 Faith Formation & Preschool: (585) 924-2800 Stay Connected Parish Website: www.stpatricksvictor.org 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 Jamie Cassata jamie.cassata@dor.org Coordinator of Faith Formation and Preschool Laura Gleeson laura.gleeson@dor.org Coordinator of Parish Visitation Team Anthony Klosterman anthony.klosterman@dor.org Youth and Young Adult Ministry Kristen Leschhorn kristen.leschhorn@dor.org Preschool/Faith Formation Secretary and Bookkeeper Maureen O Connor maureen.oconnor@dor.org Multi-Parish Finance Director Rich O Donnell richard.odonnell@dor.org Parish Bookkeeping Kim Reese kim.reese@dor.org Parish Secretary & Hospitality June Weltzer Frosino june.frosino@dor.org Director of Music Ministry Wayne Sweet wayne.sweet@dor.org Building Maintenance John Butler jmbutler35@gmail.com Cemetery Caretaker Benny Malijan Housekeeping How do I submit a blurb for the bulletin? Please send a blurb by e-mail (kim.reese@dor.org). Keep the blurb concise. Since we normally submit the bulletin for printing on Tuesday mornings, there is greater chance for your blurb making it in the bulletin if you submit it to us early Monday morning. Thank you. Thank you for supporting our preschool by ordering delicious Niagara Chocolate! Catalogs and order forms will be in the back of church and in the alcove. Any questions, contact Marcie Hamilton at 924-2800.