St. Brigid s Roman Catholic Family Office for both parishes is located at 44 Lake Street, LeRoy New York 14482
OUR LADY OF MERCY, LEROY Parish Monday, August 13-Sts. Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs 7:00 a.m. Jack Craig by Barbara Colbert 8:00 a.m. Mark Steffenilla by Uncle Angelo and Aunt Nancy Tuesday, August 14-St. Maximilian Kolbe, Priest & Martyr 7:00 a.m. John C. Rohl (Birth) by Mom and Dad 8:00 a.m. Augustine and Ann Rizzo Iannello by Mary Cesarano 7:00 p.m. Babies killed by abortion and their Mothers by Todd and Mary Zehler Wednesday, August 15-Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (holy day of obligation) 7:00 a.m. John McMahon by Wife, Marlene 8:00 a.m. Harry Peltzer by Marie Owens 12:00 p.m. Frank Antinoro by The Perzia Family 7:00 p.m. Judy Brown by Peppi Palmer Thursday, August 16-St. Stephen of Hungary 7:00 a.m. Intentions of Fr. Michael by The Smith Family 8:00 a.m. Vincent Misiti by Duke and Marge Merica Friday, August 17-Weekday 7:00 a.m. Cassi Perrin (Birth) by Grandpa and Grandma Ehrhart 8:00 a.m. Sandy Uberty by Marv and Sharron Roblee Saturday, August 18-Weekday 9:00 a.m. Josephine Zalacca by Sam and Elaine 2:00 p.m. WEDDING: Garret Wright and Melissa Thater 4:30 p.m. Frank Antinoro by Family Sunday, August 19-Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:15 a.m. Ken Stein by Ray and Shelley Stein 8:30 a.m. Robert Ridd by Wife, Joan 10:30 a.m. Joe Stella (Anniv) by John and Betty Rohl 5:30 p.m. For the People of the Parish ST. BRIGID S, BERGEN Readings for the Week of August 12, 2018 Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:4-8/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [9a]/ Eph 4:30--5:2/Jn 6:41-51 Monday: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c/Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14/ Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday: Ez 2:8--3:4/Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131 [103a]/Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2/Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14 [8]/1 Cor 15:54b-57/Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Ps 45:10, 11, Thursday: 12, 16 [10bc]/1 Cor 15:20-27/Lk 1:39-56 Ez 12:1-12/Ps 78:56-57, 58-59, 61-62 [cf. 7b]/Mt 18:21--19:1 Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [1c]/Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 [12a]/Mt 19:13-15 Next Sunday: Prv 9:1-6/Ps 34:2-3, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 [9a]/Eph 5:15-20/Jn 6:51-58 You enter these doors...not as a stranger, but as a guest of God. Are you new to the parish or visiting for the first time? Please stop and introduce yourself to Fr. Michael after Mass. We welcome you to Our Lady of Mercy and St. Brigid Parishes and hope you consider joining. Registration forms are available by calling the parish office at (585) 768-6543 or by visiting our website at www.ourladyofmercyleroy.org. WHEELCHAIR: There is a wheelchair inside the door near the small parking lot for use of anyone who may need assistance at Parish. DEACON S CLOSET: The purpose of this ministry is to assist those who cannot afford medically necessary equipment to assist with in-home care. Items include wheelchairs, canes, walkers, commodes, etc. If you need the use of these items, please call 585-813-3588. There is no charge for the use of equipment. St. Brigid s Tuesday, August 14 8:00 a.m. Richard T. Maher by Estate 7:00 p.m. Thomas Bauer by Tom and Jan Armstrong Thursday, August 16 (9:00 a.m.-third Thursday of each month) 9:00 a.m. James Maher by Henry Kowalczyk Saturday, August 18 4:00 p.m. Frank DiQuattro by Wife, Marie Sunday, August 19 9:00 a.m. Gregory Potaczala by Laurie and Mark Scotti
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 12, 2018 Happenings PAINTING THE CHURCH: Thus far we have received a total of $74,239.92 to paint the inside of Church. The proceeds include money received from Upon This Rock Appeal and from parishioners. 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 WEDDING BANNS III Garret Wright and Melissa Thater The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: If you have a family member at home who is seriously sick or has been admitted to the hospital or is in danger of death, please do not hesitate to call the office so that the office staff can inform the priests. If it is an emergency situation, please call one of the priests on their cellphone. Marriages: Appointments must be made six months before the wedding. Couples are required to meet monthly with Fr. Michael and are also required to attend Pre-Cana Class. Baptisms: Notify parish office to request baptisms. Parents are required to attend a pre-baptism class. Godparents must provide a letter of recommendation. St. Brigid s Happenings RECYCLED TEENS: Those who are 60 years or older are invited join us at the 9:00am Mass on Thursday, August 16th. Following Mass there will be a short meeting with guest speaker, Chester Kraszewski and his pet parrot. 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. PRAYER MINISTRY: Anyone is welcome to contact the St. Brigid Prayer Tree. If you have prayer requests, please feel free to call Marian Peck 548-2635 or Cheri Sheridan 748-7248. CATECHISTS NEEDED We are looking for teachers for our Religious Education program for next year. Teaching religious education not only benefits the young people that we teach, but as the teachers, we continue to learn and grow in the faith ourselves. Please consider helping out in this capacity. Training and support will be provided. Please contact Denise Spadaccia if you are interested. FINANCIAL AID FOR PARISHIONERS Attending St. Joseph School and Notre Dame If you are an active parishioner of or St. Brigid and are seeking financial aid for your child attending St. Joseph or Notre Dame, you need to call Fr. Michael by August 14th. Financial Assistance does not automatically continue from one scholastic year to the next. 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, Anne Marie Hutchinson, Mary Indivino, Marlene Ireland, Josephine Ivison, Daniel Jess, Joseph Kuzma, Madonna Lee, 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, Barb Stein (Bergen), George and Donna Stephenson, Ruth Dries Tusch, 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.
August 18 & 19 4:30 P.M. Celebrant: Fr. James Servers: Matthew & Katie Zehler Lectors: Monica Stocum Eucharistic Ministers: Barb MacGregor, Judy Ziccardi 7:15 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. Justin Servers: Lectors: Eric Riggs Eucharistic Ministers: Jeanne Penepent, Darlyn Hawkins 8:30 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Greeters: Linda Horgan Servers: Cole Ashley, Daniel Mark Lectors: Carole Yauchzee Eucharistic Ministers: Tom Yauchzee, Betty Gugino, Donna Mooney 10:30 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. Justin Greeters: Ginny Stoneham, Kathy Squires Servers: Zachary & Samuel Miller, Evan Sherwood Lectors: Jay Van Ingen, Thad Mart Eucharistic Ministers: Mike Tetrault, Cindy Lawrence, Kathleen Weber 5:30 P.M. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Servers: Matthew Henning, Katelyn Hardie, Peter Clark Lectors: Amy Hardie Eucharistic Ministers: Pam Gilbert St. Brigid s Church 4:00 P.M. Celebrant: Fr. Justin (Deacon Dave Preaches) Hospitality: Marie DiQuattro, Barb Johnston & Granddaughters Lectors: Sarah Quirk Eucharistic Ministers: Fritz & Liz Rowsick 9:00 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. James (Deacon Dave Preaches) Hospitality: Ted Darocha, Vic DiGregorio Servers: Anna McLaughlin, Nathanael Brew Lectors: Krys Lang Eucharistic Ministers: Paul Lang, Mary Kay Casey, Joe VanDenbosch SUNDAY COLLECTIONS... $8,546.00 Candles... $138.76 St. Brigid s.... $1,841.00 Candles... $6.00 Thank you for your generosity and support!
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 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 on line at our parish website: www.ourladyofmercyleroy.org Like us on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ourladyofmercyst.brigidparishes & St. Brigid Parishes Parish Picnic Jubilee Celebration September 23rd at Parish Center in LeRoy, New York