St. Brigid s Roman Catholic Family Office for both parishes is located at at 44 Lake Street, LeRoy New York 14482 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 5:00 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 4:00 PM-4:30 PM 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 6-11,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 Love Bugs Pre-School: 585-615-3138 Fr. Michael Cell: 585-230-9610 Email frdonovan@ourladyofmercyleroy.org Fr. James Cell: 585-709-2764 Email religioused@ourladyofmercyleroy.org Fr. Justin Cell: 585-483-0090 Email fatherjustinafreeman@gmail.com Deacon David Cell: 585-813-3588 Denise Email youthminister@ourladyofmercyleroy.org Elaine Email bookkeeper@ourladyofmercyleroy.org Susan Email parishsecretary@ourladyofmercyleroy.org The bulletin and more church news can be found at our parish website: www.ourladyofmercyleroy.org Like us on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ourladyofmercyst.brigidparishes Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
OUR LADY OF MERCY, LEROY ST. BRIGID S, BERGEN Readings for the Week of August 28, 2016 Parish Monday, August 29-The Passion of St. John the Baptist 7:00 a.m. Sherrye Cook by Niles Hickey and Betty Vogt 8:00 a.m. Mary Horn (Birth) by Estate Tuesday, August 30-Weekday 7:00 a.m. Cris Condidorio by Sam and Shelly Steffenilla 8:00 a.m. Carmella Iannello McMurphy by Her Sister, Mary Wednesday, August 31-Weekday 7:00 a.m. Raymond Krenzer (Birth) 8:00 a.m. Packy and Marge Mooney by Pat and Donna Thursday, September 1-Weekday 7:00 a.m. Special Intention Millie Carreo s 100th Birthday by Rodney and Susan Bobo 8:00 a.m. Poor Souls in Purgatory by Mark and Mary Moochler Friday, September 2-Weekday 7:00 a.m. Nick Kabala by Sam and Sue DeFazio 8:00 a.m. Mary Leone by Lorraine Maloy Saturday, September 3-St. Gregory the Great, pope and doctor of the Church 9:00 a.m. Johnnie Mae Haywood by Sue Medley 4:30 p.m. Norie Elmore (Birth) Sunday, September 4-Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:15 a.m. Budd Stein 8:30 a.m. Robert Ridd by Joan 10:30 a.m. Michele Chesbro by Friends 5:30 p.m. For the People of the Parish St. Brigid s Tuesday, August 30 8:00 a.m. Randy Holbrook by Bob and Jan Bausch Thursday, September 1 (9:00 a.m.-third Thursday of each month) 8:00 a.m. Maria Kowalczyk by Ron and Regina Smith Saturday, September 3 5:00 p.m. George and Buddy Filowick Sunday, September 4 9:00 a.m. Mark Rowsick by Joe and Norma Amico Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29/Ps 68:4-7, 10-11/ Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a/Lk 14:1, 7-14 Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5/Ps 119:97-102/Mk 6:17-29 Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16/Ps 145:8-14/Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9/Ps 33:12-15, 20-21/Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23/Ps 24:1-6/Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time There is a story that has been circulating about Pope Francis. Whether all the details are accurate is not as important as the overall meaning. As it is told, after his election Pope Francis returned to live at the Vatican guesthouse, which he has now made his home. He got up early one morning and opened the door of his room to find a Swiss Guard standing at attention. The pope asked the man how long he had been there and the guard responded, "All night, Holy Father." The pope brought out a chair and told the guard to sit down because he must be tired. When the guard responded that it was against the rules, the pope responded, "I'm the pope. Please sit." The guard uncomfortably took his seat, and the pope returned to his room. A few moments later, he came out with some bread and jam for the guard and wished him "Bon appétit!" before closing his bedroom door. In this weekend's Gospel Jesus uses the example of dining with others to teach his disciples about life in the kingdom of God. He suggests that a person's sense of selfimportance should not overtake the humbleness that characterizes the communal life of the kingdom. As citizens of God's realm there is only One who outranks everyone else, and that is the Lord. People with power often get special places. The head table at a conference, meeting, or awards' banquet always has the "big shots" filling the seats. Political fund-raisers have the highest ranking elected leaders sitting up front. In the Gospel, Jesus suggests that we be more realistic about ourselves. As the story about Pope Francis indicates, esteem comes not because we get the most revered place at table, but because we care about others. The command that Jesus gives to invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind still binds us in charity today. 2013 Liturgical Publications Inc. 1 Cor 4:1-5/Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40/Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15/Ps 145:17-21/Lk 6:1-5 Next Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b/Ps 90:3-6, 12-17/Phlm 9-10, 12-17/Lk 14:25-33
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 28, 2016 Happenings ROSARY FOR THE END OF ABORTION: Every Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. the Mercedarian Third Order prays the Rosary for the end of abortion, world peace and for the sick or distressed of our parish. Everyone is invited to participate. THE HOLY ROSARY is prayed Monday-Friday at 6:30 a.m. and on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Please consider coming to Mass early to pray the Rosary with your fellow parishioners. ADULT FAITH FORMATION starts on Thursday, September 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. We will examine how the Church, established by Jesus Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit, continues the salvific ministry of Christ in the world today. Themes include the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, the Universal Call to Holiness, the Marks of the Church, and the teaching authority of the Church. For more information, contact Father Justin Freeman at 768-6543 or by email at fatherjustinafreeman@gmail.com. SCRIPTURE CLASSES with Fr. Michael will resume on Tuesday, September 13th. Classes will again be at 9:00am or 7:00pm in the St. Joseph Room of the Parish Center. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION will resume on Thursday, September 15th and will open after the 8:00 am Mass and close at 6:30 pm with evening prayer and Benediction. Please take a moment to stop in the Church during adoration and spend some time in prayer. WEDDING BANNS II Matthew Bennetti & Katelyn Brooks New Servers Wanted!!!! We re looking for new altar servers to assist with the weekend Masses at Our Lady of Mercy and Saint Brigid s. Any youth who has received First Holy Communion is eligible. Please call the parish office at 768-6543 for more information. St. Brigid s Happenings HOLY NAME SOCIETY will meet on Thursday, September 1st at 7:30 pm in the church hall. All men of the parish are welcome to attend. RECYCLED TEENS will gather for 9:00am Mass on Thursday, September 15th. Immediately following the Mass everyone will board the bus for the Fr. Baker Museum at Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica in Lackawanna, New York. Lunch will be at an area restaurant before returning to St. Brigid. Anyone 60 years or older from or St. Brigid is welcome to attend. Those interested are asked to contact Barb Stein 494-1796 or Ro Davies 494-0357. The Rosary is recited after the 5:00 p.m. Mass on the First Saturday of each month. All are welcome. Beginning on Wednesday September 14th at 7:00pm there will be the recitation of the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. PRAYER MINISTRY: Anyone is welcome to contact the St. Brigid Prayer Tree. If you have prayer requests, please call Marian Peck 548-2635 or Cheri Sheridan 748-7248. A JOURNEY OF FAITH: Faith is the foundation upon which we build a life of service to God and others. Read about the faith journey of our newest diocesan priests and seminary alumni at cks.edu and share your faith story on the seminary s Facebook page. By sharing our faith journeys, we give each other strength and help ensure the faith journey of generations to come. The annual appeal for Christ the King seminary will take place at our churches in two weeks. Please show your support for the mission of Christ the King by praying for those preparing for ministry at our seminary and by giving generously to the annual appeal. Your prayers and your gift to Christ the King help to ensure the future of the Church in our area. For more information about our seminary s mission or programs, or to give online, go to www.cks. edu. Please pray for those who are sick. We especially ask that you remember to pray for the following: William Alioto, Barbara Brown, Dick Butler, Bonnie Caccamise, Pam Chiocca, Diane Coccia, Lucy Cucurullo, Zoey Daggett, John Ferrara, Gerald Gaylord, Madonna Lee, Ken MacGregor, Michael Mancuso, Roger Medley, Mary Miceli, David Mooney, Martin Murray, Deb Pratt, Juliana Spadacino and Joe Tucci. If you or a loved one is sick and would like to be added to this parish list, please call the parish office.
St. Peter s Church September 3 & 4 4:30 P.M. Greeters: K. Stella, L. Stein Servers: I. Cooper, K. Brownell, K. Brownell Lectors: D. Carmichael Eucharistic Ministers: C. Miller, P. Lapp, L. Zwierzynski 7:15 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. Justin (Deacon Dave Assists) Servers: M. Covert Lectors: G. Clark Eucharistic Ministers: E. MacGregor, D. Hawkins 8:30 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Greeters: A. DeFelice, L. Horgan Servers: A. McCulley, C. McCulley Lectors: G. Privitera Eucharistic Ministers: M. Antinore, R. Boehly, B. Gugino 10:30 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Greeters: B. Staats, J. Staats Servers: E. Sherwood, G. Cayouette, K. Hardie Lectors: G. Diskin, G. Fernaays Eucharistic Ministers: A. Flaitz, J. VanIngen, K. Sullivan 5:30 P.M. Servers: A. Robinson, B. Robinson, E. Robinson Lectors: S. Zerillo Eucharistic Ministers: H. Zerillo St. Brigid s Church 5:00 P.M. Celebrant: Fr. Michael (Deacon Dave Assists) Hospitality: T. Casey, MK Casey, T. Dyer Lectors: B. DeFazio Eucharistic Ministers: C. Kraszewski, R. Gardner, M. DiQuattro 9:00 A.M. Hospitality: B. Stein, L. Senf Servers: N. Brew Lectors: N. Pawlak, S. Pawlak Eucharistic Ministers: AM Barclay, K. Lang, S. Andrade If you are unable to fill your time, PLEASE take the time to find a replacement. Thank you! SUNDAY COLLECTIONS... $5,589.65 Candles... $284.65 St. Brigid s.... $2,012.00 Candles... $42.50 Thank you for your generosity and support!
PARISH MISSION: Our Lady of Mercy invites everyone to be part of a special parish mission as we grow together in faith. Join inspirational speaker and author Greg Wasinski and recording artist and Buffalo native Carrie Ford. UNCONDITIONALLY is a two night event focusing on our relationship with God, the responsibility we have to each other and the beauty of our Catholic faith. Greg and Carrie will offer inspirational, songs of reflection, scriptural insight and personal stories. Each evening the mission will begin at 7:00pm. The following are the themes: Wednesday, September 21 - Our Call & Our Relationship Thursday, September 22 - Finding Jesus in the Eucharist In honor of the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy, all parishioners from and St. Brigid Parishes are invited to a parish picnic on Saturday, September 24th, 2016 at Parish Center following the evening Masses. Sign-up sheets are now available to let us know if you will attending, if you can bring a dish to pass and if you are available to volunteer to help set up, serve and clean up. The parish will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, rolls, condiments and drinks. Everyone is invited! This will be a great time to visit with fellow parishioners and welcome our new families! BYOB ST. JOSEPH BREAD SALE will be take place the weekend of September 10th and 11th. The Mercedarian Third Order will bake 300 loaves of bread and suggest that you reserve your bread by completing the coupon found on the back page of the bulletin. Please complete the coupon and return to the parish office no later than September 7th. The cost is $3.00 per loaf. The bread will be delivered to both and St. Brigid. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to local charities. MERCEDARIAN THIRD ORDER BREAD SALE Please reserve loaves of St. Joseph s Bread for: (payment is due upon pickup, cost is $3.00 per loaf) Name Delivery Date for St. Joseph Bread is September 10 & 11 To be picked up after Mass (circle one): St. Brigid s: 5:00 pm 9:00 am : 4:30 pm 7:15 am 8:30 am 10:30 am