St. Brigid s Roman Catholic Family Office for both parishes is located at 44 Lake Street, LeRoy New York 14482 FORTY HOURS DEVOTION Church Sunday, September 23 through Tuesday, September 25 Eucharist Exposed: Sunday 12:30 am 5:00 pm Monday and Tuesday 8:30 am-6:30 pm Rosary at 6:30 pm Devotions: 7:00 pm Sign-up sheets are at the back of the Church. Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The office is closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. SERVED BY MERCEDARIAN FRIARS Fr. Michael J. Donovan, O. de M., Pastor Fr. James Chia, O. de M., Parochial Vicar Fr. Justin Freeman, O. de M., Parochial Vicar Deacon David C. Ehrhart Office Staff Denise Spadaccia, Director of Faith Formation Life Teen/Edge, Grades K-11,Youth Minister Elaine Zalacca, Bookkeeper Susan Bobo, Parish Secretary Pat Murphy, Maintenance Coordinator Parish Contact Numbers Parish Center: 585-768-6543 Parish Fax: 585-768-7093 Fr. Michael Cell: 585-230-9610 Fr. James Cell: 585-709-2764 Fr. Justin Cell: 585-483-0090 Deacon David Cell: 585-813-3588
OUR LADY OF MERCY, LEROY ST. BRIGID S, BERGEN Readings for the Week of September 16, 2018 Parish Monday, September 17-St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 7:00 a.m. Jack Craig by Barbara Colbert 8:00 a.m. Special Intention by The Bobo Family Tuesday, September 18-Weekday 7:00 a.m. Reparation for Sins Against the Holy Eucharist by The Smith Family 8:00 a.m. Paul Lapp by John and Mary Margaret Scanlan Wednesday, September 19-St. Januarius, Bishop & Martyr 7:00 a.m. Ray Ianita (Birth) by The Family 8:00 a.m. John Fatcheric by Wife and Family Thursday, September 20-Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gn, Priest, and Paul Chng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs 7:00 a.m. The Merica Brothers by Marge Merica and Family 8:00 a.m. Mark Bourdon (Anniv) by Denise and Larry Spadaccia Friday, September 21-St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist 7:00 a.m. Joyce Stein by The Family 8:00 a.m. Ann Gustainis by Mary Jane and Joe Mathis Saturday, September 22-Weekday 9:00 a.m. Sam DioGuardi by Henry Tyminski 1:00 p.m. WEDDING: Michael Winter & Rachel Hains 4:30 p.m. David Tyler by Dale and Lilly Stein Sunday, September 23-25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:15 a.m. Kenny Stein by Ray and Shelley Stein 8:30 a.m. Lois H. Feneran by Margy Antinore 10:30 a.m. Allen Elliott by Wife and Family 5:30 p.m. For the People of the Parish WEDDING BANNS III Michael Winter and Rachel Hains WEDDING BANNS II Tyler Scofield and Allison Beck Sunday: Is 50:5-9a/Ps 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [9]/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35 Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 [1 Cor 11:26b]/Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 Wednesday: [3]/Lk 7:11-17 1 Cor 12:31--13:13/Ps 33:2-3, 4-5, 12 and 22 [12]/Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11/Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28 [1]/ Lk 7:36-50 Friday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49/Ps 56:10c-12, 13-14 [14]/Lk 8:4-15 Next Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20/Ps 54:3-4, 5, 6-8 [6b]/Jas 3:16--4:3/Mk 9:30-37 MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Saturday Vigil 4:30 PM Sunday 7:15 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM & 5:30 PM Saint Brigid s Church Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Daily Mass Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM & 8:00 AM Saturday: 9:00 AM Saint Brigid s Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM Third Thursday of Month 9:00 AM Confessions Saturday: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM St. Brigid Saturday: 3:00 PM-3:30 PM St. Brigid s Tuesday, September 18 8:00 a.m. Kenneth McKenrick by Agnes McKenrick and Family Thursday, September 20 (9:00 a.m.-third Thursday of each month) 9:00 a.m. George and Buddy Filowick by Eleanor Filowick Saturday, September 22 4:00 p.m. Renee Zury by George and Marge Cunninghan Sunday, September 23 9:00 a.m. Louis Pellegrino by Tom and Jan Armstrong
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 Happenings SAVE THE DATE-SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2018 WOMEN S DAY OF REFLECTION With featured speaker: Brooke Taylor Topics include Apron of Grace Giving thanks in all circumstances, developing holy habits and The Heart of the Matter Transforming our heart. Pre-register now by signing up at the back of the Our Lady of Mercy or St. Brigid Churches. Admission includes lunch and the day begins at 10:00am to 3:00pm. This event will be held at Parish in LeRoy. For more information contact Patty Fernaays at 768-2102. Diocese of Rochester Catholic Men s Conference Saturday, October 13, 2018 Topic - The Eucharist Doors open at 7:30 am. At 8:30 am Mass will be celebrated with the Most Reverend Bishop Salvatore Matano. Morning snack and lunch are included. The cost is $55, $60 at the door $15 Students. This event runs from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and will be held at St. Jude the Apostle Parish on 4100 Lyell Road in Rochester. Any first time, never before attended men, may purchase a ticket for $45. For Carpooling call Gary at 585-768-7535. For more registration details go to: www.exultrochester.org Please pray for those who are sick. We especially ask that you remember to pray for the following people: Joe Amico, William Bochicchio, Janet Boehly, Dick Butler, Diane Coccia, Kara John (Merica) Coduri, Lucy Cucurullo, Gasper DeFelice, Joshua Dinnar, Alice DeFelice, Joan Dowdell, Patty Driscoll, Sister Janet Eppolito, John Ferrara, Lisa Hauslauer, Barbara Howard, Anne Marie Hutchinson, Mary Indivino, Josephine Ivison, Daniel Jess, Joseph Kuzma, Madonna Lee, Rita Montgomery, Roger Medley, Louise Panepento, John Piraino, Deb Pratt, Beatrice Radley, Sam Riggi, Mary Sardou, Jim Shelby, Phyllis Shephard, Rose Sherman, Juliana Spadacino, Berney and Joan Staats, Jennie Starowitz, Barb Stein (Bergen), George and Donna Stephenson, Ruth Dries Tusch, Ted Hume, and Tina Vernaccini. If you or a loved one is sick and would like to be added to this parish list, please call the parish office. St. Brigid s Happenings RECYCLED TEENS will gather for 9:00 am Mass on Thursday, September 20th. A short meeting will follow with guest speaker Gerry Diskin. COFFEE HOUR is next Sunday, September 23rd following the 4:00pm Mass. Stop by to catch up with friends and have coffee and refreshments! THE LADIES OF CHARITY: The Ladies of Charity of Buffalo will hold their Annual Fall Fashion Show on Saturday, September 29th. Along with this fundraiser is a basket raffle. Our Family Movie Night Basket was so popular the last time that we would like to do this again. We hope to get enough donations for possible fill two baskets! Donations can be left at the back of church through September 16th. Proceeds support the Ladies of Charity thrift store on Broadway in Buffalo where needy families can purchase clothing and small household items. If you are interested in attending this function, contact Jan Bausch at 585-315-2717. HOLY NAME SOCIETY ANNUAL GOLF OUTING is Sunday, September 30th at 11:00am at the Churchville Golf Course. Please join members of the Holy Name for 9 holes of relaxing golf. There is a good mix of fathers and sons and we encourage all men of the parish to join us. The format is a four man scramble that has an adjusted score by using a Calloway scoring method. This encourages all golfers at ALL skill levels. Door prizes for all and cold drinks. A sign-up sheet will be at the back of the church or contact Jim Quirk at 943-8670, Larry Senf at 494-1812 or Ted Darocha 737-6245 ted.darocha@gmail.com. THE HOLY ROSARY is recited a half hour before each weekend Mass. Saturday Rosary begins at 3:30pm. Sunday Rosary is recited at 8:30am. Please join your fellow parishioners in praying the Rosary. SUNDAY COLLECTIONS September 1 & 2, 2018... $8,390.66 Candles.....$143.00 St. Brigid s.... $2,328.00 Candles... $9.85 September 8 & 9, 2018... $7,620.00 Christ the King Seminary... $1,296.00 Candles... $98.68 St. Brigid s.... $1,701.00 Christ the King Seminary... $492.00 Candles... $22.51 Thank you for your generosity and support!
September 22 & 23 4:30 P.M. Celebrant: Fr. James Greeters: William & Rachel Klinkbeil Servers: Katie Zehler Lectors: Monica Stocum Eucharistic Ministers: Nancy Lehrer, Mary Margaret Scanlan, Judy Ziccardi 7:15 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. James Servers: Eric Riggs Lectors: Shelley Stein Eucharistic Ministers: Darlyn Hawkins, MaryAnn O Shea 8:30 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Greeters: Jim & Bonnie Woodruff Servers: Anina Pabros, Daniel Mark Lectors: Ron Pangrazio Eucharistic Ministers: Donna Mooney, Marion Roth, Joan Call 10:30 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. Bishop Grosz Greeters: Cathy Christopher, Regina Diskin Servers: Gabrielle Cayouette, Mary & Katherine Warner Lectors: Gerry Diskin, Gerry Fernaays Eucharistic Ministers: Pat Clark, Rita McKeon, Cindy Lawrence 5:30 P.M. Celebrant: Fr. Justin Servers: Dylan Maciag, Peter Clark, Katelyn Hardie Lectors: Amy Hardie Eucharistic Ministers: Denise Spadaccia St. Brigid s Church 4:00 P.M. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Hospitality: Marie DiQuattro, Barb Johnston and Granddaughters Lectors: Sarah Quirk Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Kay Casey, Dan Maher 9:00 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. Sasso Hospitality: Cathie Brew & Nathanael Servers: Anna McLaughlin, Nathanael Brew Lectors: Joe VanDenBosch Eucharistic Ministers: Lisa Cudney, Bill Zeitvogel, Linda Boyce If you are unable to fill your time, PLEASE take the time to find a replacement. Thank you!
& St. Brigid Parishes 800th Anniversary Pig Roast & Picnic Sunday, September 23rd 12:00pm Parish Center 44 Lake Street LeRoy, New York The meat, coffee, lemonade, water and all of the paper products will be provided. Please consider bringing a side dish or dessert. Suggestions for sides: corn bread, sandwich rolls, coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad, macaroni salad. Dessert suggestions: brownies, cookies, cupcakes, etc. If possible we would appreciate these dishes be dropped off at 11:00am to the parish center. Sign-up sheets are available this weekend for both Our Lady of Mercy and St. Brigid Parishes. For questions, please call the parish office. Thanks! The Knights of Columbus, Edward Powers Council #2936 will meet Thursday, September 20 at 7:30pm at the K of C hall. All members are asked to attend our regular council meeting. This is a onetime change of our normal meeting on the third Tuesday of the month. Anyone who wishes to know more about the Knights of Columbus may call Grand Knight, Gary at 768-7535 GriefShare at St. Brigid's Parish Center continues this week with Session 2, "Challenges of Grief on Wednesdays at noon ( free to bring your own brown bag lunch) and again at 6:30pm. Both sessions offer the same content. You do not have to be pre-registered to attend nor do you need to have attended the first session in order to come to this one. If you have questions, please call Marie DiQuattro at 330-6510 or Shirley Wade at 330-0466. There is a brochure in the back of St. Brigid's and Churches which offers more information. Encourage those you know who are grieving to join us. Grief has no time limit.