St. Brigid s Roman Catholic Family Office for both parishes is located 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 Parish Monday, September 5 7:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the Kunego and Biasuzi Families by Larry and Grandchildren 8:00 a.m. Mrs. Joseph (Lena) Ferrara (Birth) Tuesday, September 6 7:00 a.m. Packy and Marge Mooney by Pat and Donna 8:00 a.m. Frank Antinoro Wednesday, September 7 7:00 a.m. Special Intention-Zoey Daggett 8:00 a.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory by Jeanne Thursday, September 8 7:00 a.m. Sebastian Gangi by Bonnie 8:00 a.m. MaryAnn Medley Friday, September 9 7:00 a.m. Fred Rider (Anniv) 8:00 a.m. Dr. Anthony Gugino by Wife and Family Saturday, September 10 9:00 a.m. Joseph and Florence Macaluso by Their Loving Family 2:00 p.m. Wedding: Matthew Bennetti & Katelyn Brooks 4:30 p.m. Mary Ugorek (Anniv) by Michael and MaryAnn Sullivan Sunday, September 11 7:15 a.m. Fr. James Steuer by Parishioners 8:30 a.m. Angeline Abate by Estate 10:30 a.m. Jack Konarski by Marlene and Dennis McCumiskey 5:30 p.m. For the People of the Parish St. Brigid s Tuesday, September 6 8:00 a.m. Special Intention-Linda Zambito by Gianni and Kayla Zambito Thursday, September 8 (9:00 a.m.-third Thursday of each month) 8:00 a.m. Mark Rowsick (Birth) by Fritz and Liz Rowsick Saturday, September 10 5:00 p.m. Janet (Ivison) Casper (Anniv) Sunday, September 11 9:00 a.m. Kenneth McKenrick by Agnes McKenrick and Family ST. BRIGID S, BERGEN Readings for the Week of September 4, 2016 Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b/Ps 90:3-6, 12-17/Phlm 9-10, 12-17/Lk 14:25-33 Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8/Ps 5:5-7, 12/Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31/Ps 45:11-12, 14-17/Lk 6:20-26 Thursday Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Ps 13:6/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27/Ps 84:3-6, 12/Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22/Ps 116:12-13, 17-18/Lk 6:43-49 Next Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19/1 Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-10 September: Mother Teresa Month-Lighthouse Media In honor of her canonization on September 4th, our parish will be celebrating Mother Teresa Month throughout September. All parishioners are encouraged to pick up either an inspiring book or an audio CD at the entrance of the church after Mass any weekend. A small donation is not required but would be greatly appreciated to help cover the cost. Join us as our parish family learns about this great saint whose work among the poorest of the poor in Calcutta won her the Nobel Peace Prize. The many small miracles, great charity and humble triumphs of Mother Teresa will inspire us all. REMINDER: FAITH FORMATION CLASSES begin on September 9th & 10th for all students from grades kindergarten through 11th grade. If you have not received a registration form in the mail, please contact the parish office as soon as possible! Connected in faith: Through the generous support of the people of God in Western New York, Christ the King Seminary is able to build a strong community of faith for our local church by providing exceptional theological education, pastoral field experience, and spiritual formation. Seminary graduates form relationships that serve our community in many ways and are wellprepared to navigate the spiritual future of our diocese. Next week our parish will hold our annual collection to benefit Christ the King Seminary during all the Masses. There are many people ready to answer the call to ministry to meet the needs of today s church in our diocese. Please help them to do so by giving generously and remembering Christ the King in your prayers. For more information on our seminary s mission or programs, or to give online, go to www.cks.edu.
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 Happenings NEW BEGINNINGS is a social support group open to both men and women who have lost a loved one. We will meet for lunch on Wednesday, September 14th at 11:30 a.m. at The Big Tree Inn, 46 Main Street, Geneseo. Please call Norma Kelly 494-0301 by Monday September 12th to make a reservation. 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. RCIA CLASSES: Classes for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults will begin in September. The R.C.I.A. program is for the following: Those who wish to receive the sacraments of initiation of Baptism, Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist Non-Catholics who are seeking to become Catholic Catholics who have been away from the practice of the Faith for an extended period of time. Anyone who is interested in learning more about their Catholic Faith. If you or someone you know is interested in R.C.I.A., please call Deacon David Ehrhart at (585) 813-3588. WEDDING BANNS III Matthew Bennetti & Katelyn Brooks WEDDING BANNS I Benjamin Eadie & Andi DeBellis St. Brigid s Happenings The Ladies of Charity meet Monday, September 12th at 7:00 PM in the St. Brigid Church hall. All women of the parish are welcome. RECYCLED TEENS will gather for 9:00am Mass on Thursday, September 15th. Immediately following the Mass everyone will board the bus for Lackawanna to the Fr. Baker Museum at Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica. 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 at 548-2635 or Cheri Sheridan at 748-7248. SAVE THE DATE: COFFEE HOUR will follow the 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, September 17th! The St. Joseph Cemetery in Batavia no longer uses keys to access the doors to their mausoleums. These have been replaced with a keypad and must be opened with an access code. To get the access code, please contact Resurrection Parish in Batavia at (585) 343-5800. The office will be closed on Monday, September 5th for Labor Day. The office will reopen on Tuesday. For emergencies, please call Fr. Michael on his cellphone at 585-230-9610. 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, Patty Driscoll, John Ferrara, Gerald Gaylord, Madonna Lee, Ken MacGregor, Michael Mancuso, Roger Medley, Mary Miceli, David Mooney, Martin Murray, Deb Pratt, Juliana Spadacino, Tom Steffenilla, 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 10 & 11 4:30 P.M. Celebrant: Fr. Michael (Deacon Dave Assists) Greeters: U. Spillane, L. Stein Servers: K. Zehler, M. Zehler Lectors: D. Carmichael Eucharistic Ministers: P. Lapp, R. Fatcheric, N. Lehrer 7:15 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. Justin Servers: E. Riggs Lectors: R. Stein Eucharistic Ministers: J. Penepent, MA O Shea 8:30 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. Justin (Deacon Dave Assists) Greeters: L. Horgan, W. Cummings Servers: C. Gualtieri, J. Gualtieri Lectors: R. Pangrazio Eucharistic Ministers: T. Yauchzee, J. Call, D. Mooney 10:30 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. James Greeters: K. Squires, R. Diskin Servers: N. Satter, K. Warner, M. Warner Lectors: G. Fernaays, R. McKeon Eucharistic Ministers: L. Spadaccia, M. Calmes, P. Fernaays 5:30 P.M. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Servers: M. Zerillo, S. Zerillo, M. Henning Lectors: K. Henning Eucharistic Ministers: P. Palmer St. Brigid s Church 5:00 P.M. Celebrant: Fr. Justin Hospitality: T. Casey, MK Casey, T. Dyer Lectors: MK Casey Eucharistic Ministers: D. Maher, T. Dyer 9:00 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Hospitality: T. Darocha, V. DiGregorio Servers: F. Hersom Lectors: J. VanDenBosch Eucharistic Ministers: L. Rowsick, F. Rowsick, D. Powers If you are unable to fill your time, PLEASE take the time to find a replacement. Thank you! SUNDAY COLLECTIONS... $6,077.00 Candles... $139.30 St. Brigid s.... $1,761.00 Candles... $34.17 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 available. Also let us know if you can bring a dish to pass and if you are available to volunteer to help set up, serve or 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