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, July 10-Weekday 7:00 a.m. JoMarie DeGoris by Sam and Sue DeFazio 8:00 a.m. Charles and Louise Lalley by Todd and Mary Zehler Tuesday, July 11-St. Benedict, abbot 7:00 a.m. Evelyn Tabone by LeRoy Knights of Columbus 8:00 a.m. Philip Scheuing (Anniv) by Daughters and Families Wednesday, July 12-Weekday 7:00 a.m. David Mangefrida, Sr. by Augie Iannello and Sam Caccamise 8:00 a.m. Jennie and Harry Porter by Barb Sanderson Thursday, July 13-St. Henry 7:00 a.m. John Young by Gianni and Kayla Zambito 8:00 a.m. Dorothy O Geen by Nancy Lehrer Friday, July 14-St. Kateri Tekakwitha, virgin 7:00 a.m. Michelle MacGregor Schutt by Dennis and Marie Snow 8:00 a.m. Gladys Zalacca by Barb Sanderson Saturday, July 15-St. Bonaventure, shop and doctor of the Church 9:00 a.m. John P. Marinaccio by Family 4:30 p.m. Frank Antinoro by Joe and Cathy Costa Sunday, July 16-Fifthteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:15 a.m. Cosimo O Geen by Children 8:30 a.m. Frank Costa (Birth) by Family 10:30 a.m. For the People of the Parish 5:30 p.m. Jake Zuniga by Gary and Kay Miller St. Brigid s Tuesday, July 11-Weekday 8:00 a.m. Special Intention-Norm Pawlak s Birthday by Sandy Pawlak Thursday, July 13-St. Benedict, abbot (9:00 a.m.-third Thursday of each month) 8:00 a.m. Ken VanValkenburg (Birth) by Fritz and Liz Rowsick Saturday, July 15-St. Bonaventure 5:00 p.m. Richard Bates by George and Marge Cunningham and Family Sunday, July 16-Fifthteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m. Maria Kowalczyk by Martin and Ann Marciniak ST. BRIGID S, BERGEN Readings for the Week of July 9, 2017 Sunday: Zec 9:9-10/Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14/Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30 Monday: Gn 28:10-22a/Ps 91:1-4, 14-15ab/Mt 9:18- Tuesday: 26 Gn 32:23-33/Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b, 15/Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a/Ps 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19/Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5/Ps 105:16-21/ Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40/Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Next Sunday: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a/Ps 105:1-4, 6-7/Mt 10:24-33 Is 55:10-11/Ps 65:10-14/Rom 8:18-23/Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9 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 Saturday: 4:00 PM-4:30 PM FIVE POINTS THAT MAKE FOR A GROWING AND VIBRANT PARISH: 1. The Gospel is preached and received in all its fullness. 2. The sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is being frequently celebrated by the members of the parish. 3. Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar is frequently visited and adored by the parishioners. 4. Loving devotion to the Blessed Mother of God is present in the parish. 5. The needy in the area are being looked after by the parish.
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 9, 2017 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 July 12 th at the Terry Hills Country Club on Clinton Street Road in Batavia at 11:30 a.m. Please call Norma Kelly at 494-0301 by Monday July 10th to make a reservation. Festival Sign Up Sheets the Oatka Festival is next weekend July 15 & 16. Help support the parish and sign up today! Sign-up sheets available at the entrance of the church. Thanks! ROSARY FOR THE END OF ABORTION: Every Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. the Mercedarian Third Order prays the Rosary for the end to abortion, world peace and for the sick or distressed of our parish. Everyone is invited to participate. THE HOLY ROSARY is prayed Monday through 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. MOTHER TERESA OUTREACH MINISTRY: Donations of non-food/essential items will be collected on Hospitality Sundays which are scheduled for July 23 and August 20 following all of the Masses at the parish center. Please check the church bulletins boards for a complete list of suggested items needed. SAVE THE DATE: There will be a Healing Mass on Tuesday, October 10th at 7:00 pm by Father Richard McAlear, OMI at Parish. Please pray for those who are sick. We especially ask that you remember to pray for the following people: William Alioto, William Bochicchio, Dick Butler, Bonnie Caccamise, Diane Coccia, Lucy Cucurullo, Zoey Daggett, Alice DeFelice, Jim Driscoll, Joan Dufort, Sister Janet Eppolito, John Ferrara, Gerald Gaylord, Thomas Hassett, Anne Marie Hutchinson, Mary Indivino, Josephine Ivison, Pat Lapp, Frederick Lapple, Madonna Lee, Michael Mancuso, Daniel Marcellus, Roger Medley, Deb Pratt, Sam and Joan Riggi, Rose Sherman, Juliana Spadacino, Deacon George Spezzano, Elaine Spezzano, Joan Staats, 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. Brigid s Happenings RECYCLED TEENS will gather at 9:00 a.m. Mass on July 20th. A short meeting will follow before leaving for a tour of Steve Starowitz s Farm. Lunch will be at the Byron Hotel. Those interested should sign up at the back of the church. PRAYER MINISTRY: Everyone 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. MOTHER TERESA OUTREACH MINISTRY: Donations for the Mother Teresa Outreach Ministry can be left on one of the tables in the Saint Brigid Parish Center anytime. THE HOLY ROSARY is recited a half hour before each weekend Mass at St Brigid Parish. Saturday Rosary is recited beginning at 4:30 and Sunday Rosary is recited beginning at 8:30. Please join your fellow parishioners in praying the Rosary. SPIRITUAL RENEWAL: Experience a retreat in everyday life which begins in September 2017 and goes for 30 weeks. It is also known as The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. This retreat is a dynamic program which helps the participant to grow in spiritual freedom as he/she comes to know Jesus more intimately. The focus is on daily prayer with Scripture, and weekly meetings with a trained prayer guide. This retreat is for anyone who wishes to draw closer to God. INFORMATION SESSION: RESERVATIONS REQUIRED on Tuesday, July 18 at 7:00pm at Resurrection Parish in Batavia (St. Mary s Site). For more information or reservations contact Sister Marie Schober, SSMN 716-873-6476. If you are a visitor to our churches, we want you to know how much we welcome you. Wherever you have come from, we hope you find our worship inspiring and reverent, and that our people are friendly and cordial. If you are seeking a spiritual home, we would be honored by your presence in our parish family. 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.
July 15 & 16 4:30 P.M. Greeters: Ursula Spillane, Lilly Stein Servers: Peter Clark, Isabelle Cooper, Maria Prattico Lectors: Rosemary Fatcheric Eucharistic Ministers: Nancy Lehrer, Judy Ziccardi 7:15 A.M. Servers: Eric Riggs Lectors: Shelley Stein Eucharistic Ministers: Susan Bobo, Dar Hawkins 8:30 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. James Greeters: Alice DeFelice, Linda Horgan Servers: Daniel Mark, Cole Ashley Lectors: Carole Yauchzee Eucharistic Ministers: Tom Yauchzee, Gary Privitera, Ron Pangrazio 10:30 A.M. Greeters: Cindy Dumbleton, Cathleen Christopher Servers: Katelyn & Mya Hardie, Evan Sherwood Lectors: Gerry Fernaays, Gerry Diskin Eucharistic Ministers: Pam Gilbert, Kathleen Sullivan, Pat Clark 5:30 P.M. Celebrant: Fr. James Servers: Matthew Henning, Sam & Maia Zerillo Lectors: Kathleen Henning Eucharistic Ministers: Denise Spadaccia St. Brigid s Church 5:00 P.M. Celebrant: Fr. James (Deacon Dave Assists) Hospitality: Marie DiQuattro, Barb Johnston & Granddaughters Lectors: Linda Boyce Eucharistic Ministers: Jim & Sarah Quirk, Chester Kraszewski 9:00 A.M. Celebrant: Fr. Sasso (Deacon Dave Assists) Hospitality: Barb Stein, Larry Senf Servers: Nathanael Brew, Samuel Hersom Lectors: Anna Marie Barclay Eucharistic Ministers: Norm & Sandy Pawlak, Dan Maher If you are unable to fill your time, PLEASE take the time to find a replacement. Thank you!
Join us for Vacation Bible School For children ages 3-12 July 24-28, 2017 9am to noon Join us for Cat.Chat Vacation Bible School There will be fun, games, snacks, crafts, prizes and more! Registration Deadline is July 24 and its FREE For questions, contact Denise at 768-6543 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, Fr. James or Fr. Michael if you are interested, or if you have any questions. ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL 8TH GRADE GRADUATION Father Ivan celebrated Mass at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph site) to honor the 28 students that are moving on to High School in the fall. Many of these 8 th grade students participated in their own Graduation Mass. After Mass, Principal Karen Green, as well as many of the 8 th grade teachers, presented awards to honor all of these hardworking students. Students received Honor Roll Awards, Music Awards, Excellence Awards as well as many other special Achievement Awards. In addition, over $7,000 was given out in scholarships to those students attending Notre Dame High School in the fall. Congratulations to these St. Joseph Catholic School Graduates!