Saint Patrick s Catholic Church

Saint Patrick s Catholic Church 115 Maple Avenue, Victor NY 14564 Authentic faith, Welcoming and Engaging September 30 - October 1, 2017: Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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. We re glad you re here with us! We warmly welcome new members to our parish - the Zion s: Scott, Nicole, Noah & Sienna; William & BetteRae Simmons. Thank you for joining our parish family. Your presence is a blessing to all of us. We nourish each other through life in communion and community. Prayer Intentions Please include any of these intentions at your daily 3 PM prayer: For the success of the ChristLife Program in our parish, For an ongoing increase in participation at our weekend Masses, For the success of the Enrichment Series for Parents and Catechists, For the successful search for new coordinator of faith formation and preschool, For our RCIA candidates, And for the intentions in our prayer jars. Let us be known by our praying for each other. Roamin Catholics Welcome! Have you been attending Saint Patrick s for a time and have not yet formally registered with us? Consider becoming part of our family. To register, please use the green form found on the Welcome Tables. We are truly glad that you re here with us! New Parish Office Hours Mon-Thurs: 8:30 AM - 4 PM (lunch: 12:30-1 PM) Fri: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Happening This October All weekends of October: Census of Mass Attendance. We have done well in the past two years. Let us continue this positive trend. Be present at the weekend Mass. Invite a friend or family member with you. 30-1, Sat-Sun - Respect Life Sunday. Collection weekend for baby shower items. 7, Sat - Enrichment Series: Parents and Catechists. Enrichment & empowerment opportunities for parents and catechists as they fulfill their role as first teachers of the faith to their children. 7-10, Sat-Tue - Vocation Awareness Week. We launch our parish vocation program, and we will be joined by the Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. 15-17, Sun-Tue - Forty Hours with the Lord. We celebrate our Diocesan Year of the Eucharist with Forty Hour Devotion, beginning at 6 PM on Sunday and ending at 10 AM on Tuesday. 22, Sun - Parish Annual Report. Come and join us after the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass in the Parish Center as we review July 2016-June 2017, by looking at parish status and figures. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us! Newly Baptized Thank you, Carmen and Jessica, for sharing your faith in Jesus with your daughter, Mackenna Sofia. And thank you, John and Laurie, for your support to Carmen and Jessica. Through the inspiration of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, may you create a Nazareth for Mackenna, where she can ever grow in the virtues of faith, hope and love. Our Parish Youtube Channel: Saint Patricks of Victor NY Live streaming weekday and weekend Masses in Church + + + Be holier today than yesterday. The only and truly sad thing in life is not to become a saint. + + +

Page 2 St. Patrick s Church, Victor, New York Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, 2017 Liturgy & Sacramental Life HOLY MASSES FOR THE WEEK Saturday, September 30, 2017 Saint Jerome 4:30pm - Intentions of the Catholic Filipino Community Sunday, October 1, 2017 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Respect Life Sunday 8:30am - Kurt L. Rogers by Gary Frontuto 10:30am - Estelle Wegman by Eileen Klemz 5pm - William A. Witkowski by Bill & Dulce Monday, October 2, 2017 - The Holy Guardian Angels 8:30am - Marilyn Farnand by Theresa Redman Tuesday, October 3, 2017 8:30am - David Spaker by Joe & Deb Mercurio Wednesday, October 4, 2017 - Saint Francis of Assisi 8:30am - John Simonetti by Rose Agnes Thursday, October 5, 2017 - Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos 8:30am - Communion Service Friday, October 6, 2017 - Saint Bruno and Blessed Marie Rose Durocher 8:30am - David Devine by Family Saturday, October 7, 2017 Our Lady of the Rosary 4:30pm - Jeanne Stewart by Meg & Carlos CHaides Sunday, October 8, 2017 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30am - William Kiernan by Rita Kiernan and Family 10:30am - Butch Matteson by Jaqui and Family 5pm - Abbie Chappell by the Richards Family The Sanctuary Candle is lit in memory of Deceased Members of the Giampietro Family. Traveling Chalices and Patens On the weekend of October 7-8, we will launch our Parish Vocation Awareness Program. Starting that weekend, households will be hosting a set of traveling chalice and paten, for a week. The set of chalice and paten comes with a Vocation Prayer that we ask the hosting individuals or families to pray together at least once, before a meal. We recommend that you keep visible the chalice and the paten at home, by placing them in your dining table. Further instructions will be at the back of the prayer card. There will be four sets of traveling chalices and patens. How are they available to you? The first set will be available for all weekend Masses. Sign-up sheet is on the Welcome Table by the Alcove. The second set will be available to families in faith formation program. Sign-up sheet is in the Faith Formation Office. The third set will be available to various parish ministries. Sign-up sheets is in the Parish Office The fourth set will be available to our youth and the RCIA candidates. Sign-up sheet will be in the Youth Ministry Office. Lord, lead us to the best version of ourselves. Honoring Our Lady of Fatima In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, St. Patrick's Women's Group will be participating in the Public Square Rosary Crusade held by America Needs Fatima. We will meet at the grotto of St. Patrick's on October 14th, at noon, to pray the rosary for our country. We will be praying simultaneously with close to 20,000 groups across the country. Please join us! First Friday Devotions This coming October 6 is the first Friday of the month. Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction. In church, from 3 to 6 PM. The benediction takes place five minutes before 6 PM. You need not stay for the entire three hours. Even a visit with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament for a few minutes will do. Parents, do introduce your children to this wonderful devotion concerning our faith in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Healing Mass. If you are in need of healing - physical, spiritual, emotional, come and join us in this gathering in prayer for healing. Mass begins at 7 PM, in church. The Healing Mass is a ministry of the Charismatic Group, Open in Heart to God. Membership & Parish Life PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK Anointing of the Sick after all Masses October 7-8 Sunday, October 1 Morning - Coffee Hour - PC 11:45am - Faith Formation 5pm - GLOW Monday, October 2 10am - Senior Exercise - Alcove 4:30pm - Faith Formation 5:45pm - Children s Choir - Music Room 7pm - Family Living Rosary - Parish Center 7pm - Social Ministry - Parish Library 7pm - St. Patrick s Choir - Music Room Tuesday, October 3 6:30pm - Faith Formation 7pm - Family Living Rosary - Parish Center Wednesday, October 4 10am - Senior Exercise - Alcove 11am - Congregate Lunch - Parish Library 7pm - Baptism Prep - Parish Library

Page 3 St. Patrick s Church, Victor, New York Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, 2017 Thursday, October 5 6pm - Discovering Christ - Parish Center 6:30pm - Prayer Shawl Ministry - Parish Library Friday, October 6 3pm - Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction - church Special Guests: Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist Anointing of the Sick after all Masses October 7-8 Saturday, October 7 10am - Bible Study - Parish Library 10am & - Enrichment Series for Parents - Parish Center 1pm Sunday, October 8 8:30am - K of C breakfast - Parish Center 9:45am - St. Patrick s Choir - Parish Library 10:30am - Children s Liturgy of the Word - Alcove 11:45am - Faith Formation 11:45am - Baptism Team - Parish Library 5pm - GLOW - Parish Center Ongoing Faith Formation GLOW (Go Light Our World) Our high school and junior high youth ministry has begun with a great turnout! Both groups meet on the first three Sunday's of the month starting with the 5 PM Mass and continues until 8 PM. Food is always provided! The 4th Sunday is Service Sunday, a chance for senior high students to serve and connect with members of the local community that have a need such as lawn work, cleanup, painting, etc. Please note: Junior high do not meet on the 4th Sunday of the month. For more info, please contact Anthony Klosterman at (585) 924-2800. Enrichment Series for Adults Small Group Discussions October 19, Thursday in the Alcove We use Wild Goose: Discovering a Deeper Relationship with the Holy Spirit (Available for free through Formed.org) 10 AM Session: Call Sam Condo at 678-4472 Bible Study A video-guided Bible Study, on the Acts of the Apostles, will begin on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 from 10 AM until noon in the Parish Library, and will continue on Oct.14, 21 and Nov. 4, 11, and 18. Call Anne Leitner at (585) 742-3417 for info. 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 (capital letter). Once you have created your personal account, you will have access to all resources - movies, e-books, program series, talks, etc. To avoid misuse of the resources, please be attentive to the terms of use set in place by Formed. How to Bring Fallen-Away Catholics Back to the Church. What is evangelization all about? What role does the Church expect ordinary Catholics to play in spreading the Catholic Faith? Dr. Scott Hahn, author and renowned theologian, challenges cradle Catholics to witness to the Faith through everyday life. He presents proven and effective ways to touch those who have fallen away from the Church, even those with the most hardened of hearts. Enrichment Series for Parents and Catechists A day of enrichment promises a morning or afternoon of engaging speakers who will empower and equip parents and catechists alike with practical tools for the journey of faith. Saturday, October 7, 2017 in the Parish Center 10 AM - 12 PM or 1 PM - 3 PM (the same presentations at each session) Lunch: Catechists are invited to stay for lunch-n-learn with publisher representatives. Schedule for the Day Welcome and Introductions General Session I: Teachers of the Faith: Helping Our Children Become All They Were Created To Be by Dr. Matthew Kuhner General Session II: Nurturing the Stages of Faith: Helping Our Children Experience the Presence of God by Michelle Kuhner Breakout Session: Choose from Three The Eucharist / Catechists Session / Parents of Teens or Tweens Saint Thomas Aquinas, pray for us! Social Ministry & Outreach October Community Dinner We are serving Sausage Stew on October 21 at the First Presbyterian Church. Please find printed menus and the sign-up sheet on the Welcome Table by the Alcove. We also accept donation of paper and hygiene products. Please mark and drop off donations in the Alcove. If any question, please contact Jean Acquilano at (585) 645-7998. Thank you.

Stewardship Gift of Time Weekend Mass Attendance September 23-24: 4:30: 207, 8:30: 204 10:30: 238, 5:00: 102 Total: 751 (2016 Census: 856) Gift of Treasure September 23-24: $6,551.25 (2017-18 budget: $8,038) Building Fund Campaign As of September 26: $182,531 (Goal: $220,000) Number of donors: 277 To participate, you may write a check to Saint Patrick s Church, and on the memo line, Building Fund, or you may donate online by visiting our parish website: stpatricksvictor.org, and find at the middle of the homepage information about the Building Fund. God bless you! Your presence and generosity support our parish. July & August 2017 Collections Thank you for being generous stewards of God s gifts. Thank you for supporting the mission of Jesus through our parish. Actual Budget Variance Regular Envelopes 56,530 57,882 (1,352) Loose Plate 13,979 15,883 (1,904) Electronic (EFT) 28,899 27,666 1,233 Holy Days 648 980 (332) Total 100,056 102,411 (2,355) To the participants of the Discovering Christ this year. To parishioners who helped deep clean and organize the Parish Center kitchen: Marge O'Dea, Gerri Maddalena, Mary Rogers. To the many that helped with Hang Around Victor Day, especially the set up crew! To parishioners who supported our Baby Items Drive as we celebrate Respect Life Sunday this weekend. Our Building Fund Campaign September has come to a close, and so too is our Building Fund Campaign. Setting a six-month period for the campaign allowed us to focus on this important endeavor. Parishioners still can contribute towards our designated Building Fund after September. Electrical, lighting and AC in church are next on our worklist. Thank you for your generosity. It is much appreciated! Saint Joseph, help us in our building projects! Parish Office & Preschool Information Hours: Mon - Thurs: 8:30 AM-4 PM (lunch: 12:30-1 PM) Fri: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM Office Phone: (585) 924-7111; Office Fax: (585) 742-3296 Faith Formation & Preschool: (585) 924-2800 Parish Website: www.stpatricksvictor.org Follow regular updates through our website! St. Patrick s Church/Saint Patrick s Victor Youth Ministry Friend us on Facebook! Weekend Masses Saturday at 4:30 PM Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 8:30 AM Communion Service, Thursday 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:15-4:15 PM, Sunday 7:15-8:15 AM the hour before the Daily Masses, or call Father Edison to schedule a celebration. Our Parish Staff Father Edison Tayag, Pastor fr.edison.tayag@dor.org Deacon John Payne, Deacon john.payne@dor.org Lori Cunliffe lori.cunliffe@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 You may also reach us by calling the Parish Office at 924-7111 or the Faith Formation Office at 924-2800. Acknowledging Your Offering Recognizing that many of our parishioners make your offering at Mass through electronic fund transfer (EFT), we would like to offer you an opportunity to participate in the liturgical action of making an offering at Mass. You may do so by using special tokens that has EFT Contributor on them. They are found in baskets at the entrances of the church. So if you are an EFT contributor, please remember to take a token, and place it in the collection basket during the Offertory. The EFT Contributor tokens will be available for your use starting September 23-24. Thank you for being generous with your presence and gifts.

Let there be light Your Will Not Mine Be Done (Reflection on Matthew 21:28-32) A man had two sons. This line is reminiscent of the opening line of the Parable of the Prodigal Son. The construction of the sentence really places the emphasis on the man, the father - being the subject. In this parable, the father commands his two sons to go out and to work in the vineyard. In other words, the father makes known his will to his sons and desires that both his sons do his will. Living out our faith: As part of reflection on Scripture passages, one must ask, God, what do you want me to do? Then, go and do God s will. He came to the first and said, Son, go out and work in the vineyard today. He said in reply, I will not, but afterwards changed his mind and went. The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, Yes, sir, but did not go. The two sons initial responses to their father s will were different from their final actions. No explanation is given, which helps us focus only on the difference between their initial and latter responses. The scenario is very human; it reflects the human tendency to vacillate from one pole to another. Living out our faith: Make prayer the initial part of your every discernment. Ask God for guidance, and take the time to listen to Him. Which of the two did his father's will? In the end, Jesus question brings us back to the subject, that is, father and his will: who brought to fulfillment the will of the father? Living out our faith: Reflect the image and likeness of God in your thoughts, words and actions. In other words, follow the way of Jesus. Let Jesus on the cross be the standard. This October The month of October will be offering us tremendous amount of opportunities to celebrate our Christian faith. See the front page for details. First and foremost, it is the other Marian month. And so, we recognize our Blessed Mother at Mass by singing Marian hymns as recessional hymns. Also, we will be asking our Blessed Mother her intercession at the end of the Prayer of the Faithful. Second, we offer the first of our Enrichment Series for Parents and Catechists. May these encounters further inspire parents and catechists to pass on our faith to our children. Third, we will be launching our parish efforts to promote vocation awareness. We will be joined by two religious from the Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. It is my hope that all of our children and teens would have the opportunity to meet them. Fourth, we will be offering 40 Hour Devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. Families, do take the time to visit with your children even for a few minutes. Adults, visit with friends and colleagues in your respective ministries. Last but not the least, be present consistently present at the weekend Masses. It is this time of the year when we take a census of our attendance at Mass. It matters that each of us be counted. - Father Edison