CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

C H U R C H O F T H E N A T IV IT Y
O F T H E B LE SS E D V IR G IN M A R Y
MISSION STATEMENT
We are a Catholic Community, called to be faithful,
caring and enthusiastic disciples. We build up the
kingdom of God by worshiping and praising God,
proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ in word
and witness, giving loving service to our neighbor
and strengthening the parish community.
NUESTRA MISION
Somos una comunidad católica llamada a ser
discipulos
fieles,
compasivos
y
entusiastas.
Construimos el Reino de Dios adorando y alabando a
Dios, proclamando la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo de
palabra y con testimonio,
Sacrament of the Eucharist
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am, 1:00 pm - Español
Weekday Mass: M-Th—8:00 am, F—Noon
Holydays: Noon & 7:00 pm
Sunday, August 16, 2015
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:15 - 4:15 pm, or by appointment
Arrangements for the Sacrament of Anointing of the
Sick/Communion, Baptism, and Matrimony may be
made by calling the Parish Office.
PARISH OFFICE
152 Main Street , Brockport, NY 14420
Phone: (585) 637-4500
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: nativitybrockport.org
Hours
Monday –Friday: 9 am—4 pm
Staff
Fr. Joseph McCaffrey, Pastor—[email protected]
Deacon Tom Schrage—[email protected]
Deacon Chris Fisher—[email protected]
James Pudetti, Financial Director—[email protected]
Pamela Rickerl, Parish Secretary—[email protected]
Connie Mesiti, Religious Ed Coordinator—[email protected]
Thomas Griffin, Facilities & Grounds/Cemetery Supervisor
Jorge Salgado, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry—[email protected]
Louise Pohl, Contemporary Choir Director
Bridget Bishop, Seasonal Choir Director
Pastoral Council
John LaPierre—President
e-mail: [email protected]
MT. OLIVET CEMETERY
E. Canal Road, Brockport, NY
8 am until dusk, April 1 - August 31
8 am until dusk, September 1 - December 1
For information, call the Parish Office at 637-4500.
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Prayer List of the Sick
We pray for those in our faith community and those
that we hold in our hearts. May God grant them healing
and strength.
Betty Barber, Evelyn Battiste, Helen Chuma, Michael
Ferris, Nate Foley, Theresa Gusek, Mary Hogan, Kailee
Kwiecien, John Lupisella, Lhessa Lyons, Gracie MartePicoli, Carol McNeil, Aileen Nace, Joanne Nicolucci,
Pat Nisdeo, Mary Overmeyer, Tony Pacilio, David Pike,
Sara Ridd, Lorraine Sheflin, Frances Swalbach.
Names remain on for one month. Please call the
office to add, remove or resubmit a loved one’s name.
Please pray for the soul of
Anne Johantgen
who passed away last week.
Scriptural Readings for the Week
Sunday: Prv 9:1-6/Eph 5:15-20/Jn 6:51-58
Monday: Jgs 2:11-19/Mt 19:16-22
Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a/Mt 19:23-30
Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15/Mt 20:1-16
Thursday: Jgs 11:29-39a/Mt 22:1-14
Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22/Mt 22:34-40
Saturday: Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17/Mt 23:1-12
Next Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/Eph 5:21-32 or
5:2a, 25-32/Jn 6:60-69
The Diocese of Rochester requires that we print the
following postings once a quarter in our bulletin:
Help for Victims
Victims of abuse should always report to the civil
authorities. To report a case of possible sexual abuse
and to receive help and guidance from the Diocese of
Rochester, victims are encouraged to contact the
victims’ assistance coordinator, Deb Housel at (585)
328-3228, 1224.
August 16, 2015
Office News
OFFICE MASTER CALENDAR
If you would like your event/meeting/practice listed
in the calendar for September-December 2015
and/or reserve the facility space for them, please
send an e-mail to our general address:
[email protected] to do so. Provide name of mtg./
committee/event, date(s), time, place desired &
contact person & phone number. The staff would
like to make sure everything gets on this calendar.
MASS REQUESTS
To schedule a Mass held at the Landing or Beikirch
in 2015, please stop by the office or call Pamela
during office hours. Thank you!
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please submit items by Friday THE WEEK BEFORE
the weekend you wish it to appear. You may:
1) E-mail it to [email protected] OR
2) Drop it off during open office hours
The bulletin is due at noon on Tuesday, and time is
needed to fit everything in. Your cooperation is
most appreciated!
HOSPITAL VISITATION
Fr. Joe will be visiting Unity Hospital every week. If
a parishioner is in Strong, Highland, or General,
please call the office and let us know so he can visit.
Play Ball!
We’re going together as a parish to the
"Muck Dogs" baseball game at Dwyer
Stadium in Batavia on Friday, August 28
at 7:05 pm. You won't want to miss this
parish outing!
We have a block of 3rd base side box seat tickets
reserved; $7.00 each. If you are planning to attend
please
let
Bob
Duff
(506-1676
or
[email protected]) know how many will be in
your group, or you can call the office (637-4500).
Fireworks follow the game. We'll see you there!
Sunday, September 13
at
Northampton Park
2-6 pm
Please plan to attend! More details coming soon...
And, of course, if you are interested in helping
out, please call Patty Hayles at 637-8989.
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Church of the Nativity, Brockport, New York
Father Joe’s Week:
Last Thursday, before leaving for my day off, I went to
Beikirch to anoint Anne Johantgen. Then Fr. McKenna
and I went to Uno’s for lunch, then to see Ant Man. We
enjoyed the movie—it was smart and fun. The whole
notion of a tiny superhero, aided by insects (ants, duh) is
bizarre, but it works in the Marvel world…Friday morning
I met to go over details for a wedding in December, had
another appointment, then we had Mass and Adoration.
I’m getting used to this holy hour once a week—look
forward to it all week…Friday evening Fr. McKenna came
out and we went to the Golden Eagle for a fish fry. Kevin
stayed to watch the beginning of the Yankees-Blue Jays
game (he is a serious Toronto fan)…Saturday arrived to
find us walled in by the Arts Festival, including rock bands
across the street. The bands played through our services; I
hope they didn’t bother folks in the back of church during
Mass. I could hear them from the front of church just a
little. Of course it was an adventure driving all around
town to get from here to there. I went to Mt. Olivet to do a
committal service for Gary Caruso, and then to breakfast
afterwards. Before I could get breakfast, Fowler’s called to
say that Anne Johantgen had died. I met with her
daughter, set the funeral time, and sent them the planning
package via email, then returned for breakfast…That
afternoon I went to Wegman’s to pick up Frs. Larry and
Fernando, from the diocese of Nakuru, Kenya. I picked
them up at Wegman’s so the person bringing them from
Syracuse wouldn’t have to negotiate Brockport blocked up
by the festival. They were a joy to have in my house, funny
and down-to-earth. Fr. Fernando preached at SEAS, and
after the Masses he returned and we had supper at my
house (pork chops, grilled asparagus, curried rice). After
supper we took a drive out to Lake Ontario—the guys took
tons of pictures and walked out a jetty. So often they come
to preach and don’t get to see anything of the area, just the
rectory and the airport. They really enjoyed the evening.
We also watched a baseball game. I tried to explain the
basics and we had some fun with that…Sunday there was a
scheduling error which left us without a cantor. Jean
Brooks and I worked it out and I cantored as best I could.
One of the hymns I’d never seen before, but it was fine.
Thanks to a good congregation and Jean’s musicianship,
we made it through…That afternoon I had a remembrance
service at Mt. Olivet, and then went on to Holy Cross for
the monthly dinner—always a good time…Monday noon
the regional parish leaders met here to begin planning for
next year. Then I went to Fowler’s to visit Anne
Johantgen’s wake. We finalized the plans for her funeral,
too…Tuesday we had Anne’s funeral. Fr. Bill Spilly joined
me for the Mass, and after the interment at Mt. Olivet, we
had a thank-you luncheon at Java for the ladies who help
at our reception desk when Pamela is away. Thanks so
much for your help…Wednesday evening I went to Adam
and Mary Wright’s home to prepare them for baptism of
their daughter, Amelie. Thanks for dessert!...God bless
and have a good week!
God’s Call to Nativity
We turned in a Needs Assessment to the Diocese
last month, and I learned this week that the Board of
Consultors will meet early in September. Two priest
consultors will be appointed for our project, and we will
be able to discuss our building needs with them to get
approval to begin our planning. It’s moving along!!!
August 16, 2015
New Parishioners!
We are glad you joined us..
Wilfredo, Danielle, Miguel, Theron, Tatiana,
Daniel, & Sebastian Colon
October 30-November 1
Notre Dame Retreat House
Men of the parish— come spend time away on
retreat and deepen your faith and relationship with
God. This year’s theme, “Faith Under Fire,” will focus
on keeping the fiath in a secular world. Our Catholic
faith is constantly being challenged...come and learn
how you can be a light in the world today!
Suggested donation: $130 for single room; $100 for
a shred double; and $195 for double alone (Retreat,
meals, room, linens and towels all included in pricing.)
To register for this retreat or to receive more
information, please contact: Bill Hertweck at 293-2226,
Dave Dobbertin at 293-3716 or Tony Pacilio at 637-2898.
Victory for Women and
Unborn
Children
Remember that cold snowy day in
February when you and others in your
parish signed the Diocesan Public
Policy Committee’s petition opposing
abortion expansion while supporting the nine other
points of the Women’s Equality Agenda? Around the
diocese our parishes gathered 10,362 signatures on
this petition, asking the New York State Assembly to
pass the life-affirming provisions of the WEA. While it
took until the very end of the legislative session in late
June, they did what we asked! Laws that protect
survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking,
that outlaw sexual harassment in all workplaces, and
that require pay equity and greater fairness in the
workplace for pregnant women and parents ALL
PASSED both the State Sen ate and the
Assembly. Moreover, the abortion expansion provision
in the Women’s Equality Agenda was not included in
the WEA bills passed in the Senate, so it will not
become law like the other W EA pr ovision s w ill,
once Governor Cuomo signs them. This bill would have
legalized abortion in the third trimester and opened the
door for non-physicians to perform abortions. Your
advocacy has defended the dignity of women and saved
the lives of pre-born children. The NYS Catholic
Conference supported this legislation, and has posted a
report on this and other issues from the 2015 NYS
legislative session. Check it out and sign up for the
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The Two Marian Feast Days in August
Celebrated every year on
August 15, the Feast of the
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
Mary commemorates the death of
Mary and her bodily assumption
into Heaven, before her body could
begin to decay--a foretaste of our
own bodily resurrection at the end
of time. Because it signifies the
Blessed Virgin's passing into
eternal life, it is the most important
of all Marian feasts and most years,
a Holy Day of Obligation.
Let us pray:
Father in heaven,
all creation rightly gives you praise,
for all life and all holiness come from you.
In the plan of your wisdom
she who bore the Christ in her womb
was raised body and soul in glory
to be with him in heaven.
May we follow her example in reflecting your holiness
and join in her hymn of endless love and praise.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Pius XII established the feast
of the Queenship of the Blessed
Virgin Mary (August 22) in 1954.
But Mary’s queenship has roots in
Scripture.
Mary was assumed into
Heaven by Jesus and the angels.
That means she was carried.
Jesus ascended into Heaven,
which is a different word. He
went up to heaven by his own
power. Mary doesn’t have that
kind of power, so Jesus carried
her.
After she was assumed into Heaven, Jesus took His
Mother to a throne next to his own. Since he is King and
Lord of all, then as His Mother, she was to become Queen.
Jesus, God our father and the Holy Spirit placed a
beautiful crown of stars on her head. All the angels and
saints sang wonderful songs praising the Queen.
Let us pray:
Father ,
You have given use the mother of your Son
to be our queen and mother.
With the support of her prayers
May we come to share the glory of your children
In the kingdom of heaven.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
“Love our Lady. And she will obtain abundant grace
to help you conquer your daily struggle.”
- St. Josemaria Escriva
August 16, 2015
COMUNIDAD HISPANA
- Ensayos del coro: domingos a
las 12:30pm.
- Nos estamos reuniendo como
comunidad los martes a las
7:00pm. Si quieres seguir
creciendo en tu fe, te esperamos
en el centro parroquial.
- Si quieres traer algo para
compartir
los
domingos
después de misa, comunícate
con Jorge Salgado. Todos están
invitados al centro parroquial, para conocernos e
integrarnos como comunidad de fe.
- Si tiene algún niño que no esté bautizado, pide la
ficha de inscripción para programar el día y la hora de
la charla y del bautismo.
- Si estás pensando celebrar la quinceañera de tu hija,
comunícate con tiempo para programar la celebración.
ASISTENCIA
Recordamos a los padres de familia de los niños que se
están preparando para la Primera Comunión que los
niños tienen que asistir a todas las clases y los padres,
con los niños, tienen que asistir a la misa dominical.
Que el ejemplo enseñe al niño.
ESTUDIO BIBLICO EN LAS CASAS
Si quieres que te visitemos durante la semana y
tengamos un estudio bíblico y una oración en tu casa,
comunícate con Jorge Salgado para fijar la fecha y la
hora. Si no puedes venir a nuestro estudio bíblico
vamos a tu casa, lo importante es que crezcas en tu fe.
ENSAYO DE LA CEREMONIA DE LA PRIMERA
COMUNION
El lunes 17 de Agosto, a las 6:30pm, tendremos el
ensayo de la ceremonia de la Primera Comunión. Este
ensayo es de suma importancia, por eso los niños con
sus padres no pueden dejar de asistir.
PICNIC PARROQUIAL
El domingo 13 de septiembre, después de la misa,
tendremos un picnic parroquial en el Northampton
Park. Este es un evento parroquial y familiar, que nos
permite integrarnos con la comunidad de habla
inglesa. Pensando en la comunidad de habla hispana se
ha programado el picnic después de nuestra misa
dominical.
VISITA A LOS CAMPAMENTOS
A partir de la última semana de agosto comenzaremos
a visitar los campamentos donde están trabajando
nuestros hermanos migrantes venidos de México.
Durante las visitas tendremos estudio bíblico con los
trabajadores, y una vez al mes celebraremos la Misa. Si
quieres acompañarnos ponte en contacto con Jorge
Salgado.
CELEBRACIÓN DE LA COSECHA
El domingo 18 de octubre tendremos una misa especial
para dar la "Bienvenida" a los trabajadores emigrantes.
Ese día la misa será a las 2 de la tarde. Despise de la
misa tendremos baile y comida.
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August 16, 2015
Sunday Financial Offering
Nativity Calendar
August 9, 2015
Budget amount needed per week……………....$6,300.00
Actual amount received…………………...….……$6,245.00
Over (under) budget year to date………….…..($3,382.15)
Attendance……...….……………………………..……….…….347
Sunday, August 16
12-1 pm
1st Communion Prep. For Hisp. Cmty.—
Parish Center
Monday, August 17
6:30 pm
Hisp. Cmty. Communion Practice—
Church
Tuesday, August 18
9:30 am
Prayer Shawl Ministry—Rectory
2:00 pm
Beikirch Mass
7:00 pm
Estudio Biblico—Parish Center Hisp.
Min.
Wednesday, August 19
7:00 pm
Contemporary Choir—Church
Friday, August 21
12-2 pm
Holy Hour—Church
Sunday, August 23
1:00 pm
Hisp. Cmty. 1st Communion during
Mass—Church
Kenya Collection………………………………..…$2,839.00
Thank you for your continued faithful giving!
Mass Intentions
Saturday, August 15—The Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
4:30 pm
Patsy & Lee Scoppa—Carmela Coccitto
Sunday, August 16—20th Sunday of Ordinary
Time
9:00 am
Bernard Martin—Teresa Martin
1:00 pm
For the people of the parish
Monday, August 17
8:00 am
Diane Galbraith—Val & Ed Kumar
Tuesday, August 18
8:00 am
Birthday Thanksgiving for June
Rooney—Marie Elphick
2:00 pm
Beikirch Mass: Rev. Dominic
Mockevicius & Deceased Family
Members—Bequest
Wednesday, August 19—St. John Eudes
8:00 am
Robert Trimble—Cecil & Dryad Willson
Thursday, August 20—St. Bernard
8:00 am
Gary Caruso—NYS University Police
Friday, August 21—St. Pius X
12:00 pm
Josephine Haley—Marie Drennen
Saturday, August 22—The Queenship of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
4:30 pm
Betty Jane Nasca—Tony & Kathy Pacilio
Sunday, August 23—21st Sunday of Ordinary
Time
9:00 am
Emma Sorce—Martha & Dorothy Sorce
1:00 pm
For the people of the parish
Please return completed registration forms and
tuition to the Parish Office as soon as possible. The
Office is open from 9 am-4 pm weekdays, or if it is
more convenient, you may send it snail mail. Classes
begin Sunday, September 13, so hurry!
For more information, please contact Connie
Mesiti, Religious Education Coordinator, at (585)
637-4500 or [email protected].
The Sanctuary Candle is burn ing
before the Blessed Sacrament
during the month of August
for the intentions of the Wheat Family
requested by Carl & Sharon Wheat
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time– August 22 & 23, 2015
*As of Tuesday noon
Saturday 4:30 pm
Music
Piano and cantor
Sunday 9:00 am
Organ and cantor
Greeters/Ushers Bill & Joyce Mullen (2), Bill & Mary Butler, Corrine Marilyn Lage (H), Joan Musculino, Carl & Sharon
Seever
Wheat, Bill Wright
Lectors
Jackie Henry (POF), Mary Daniels
Trevor Brudz, Patty Selig
Sacristan/Head
Barbara Montrallo, Carol Rich
Arden & Tina Campbell
Extraordinary
Ministers
Al Benson, Sue Hullfish
Pat Rpince, John White
Altar Servers
Alexandra Covert, Lauren Dailey, Alex Scaglione
Mackenzie Monnier, Adriana Passalacqua, Isabelle
stevens