Congratulations to all Graduates! - Church of the Nativity of the

Congratulations to all Graduates! - Church of the Nativity of the

C H U R C H O F TH E N A TI VI TY
O F TH E B LE S S E D V I R G I N 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.
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
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,
Sunday, June 14, 2015
11th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:45 - 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
Pastoral Council e-mail:
[email protected]
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]
Lisa O’Brien, Youth Minister—[email protected]
Louise Pohl, Contemporary Choir Director
Bridget Bishop, Seasonal Choir Director
MT. OLIVET CEMETERY
E. Canal Road, Brockport, NY
7 am until dusk, April 1 - August 31
8 am until dusk, September 1 - December 1
For information, call the Parish Office at 637-4500.
Congratulations
to all Graduates!
“For the Lord your God is with you wherever
you go.”
- Joshua 1:9
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Church of the Nativity, Brockport, New York
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.
David Bannister, Evelyn Battiste, Nina Ciola, Josephine
DiNatale, Michael Ferris, Nate Foley, Theresa Gusek,
Anne Johantgen, Kailee Kwiecien, John Lupisella,
Lhessa Lyons, Frances McCaffrey, May Meloche,
Connie Mesiti, Joanne Nicolucci, Pat Nisdeo, Mary
Overmeyer, Tony Pacilio, David Pike, Lorraine Sheflin,
Frances Swalbach.
Names remain on for one month. Please call the
office to add, remove or resubmit a loved one’s name.
The Children's Liturgy during the
Sunday Mass has concluded for
the summer and will be back after
Labor
Day
weekend
in
September. Thank you to all of
the volunteers that have helped
teach and share God's word with
our children. Thank you to Steve
Mesiti, Kelly Cuzzupoli, Marlene
Beghini, Jessica Horn, Mary Ellen and Dan
Bamburowski and their family. Thank you to those
that have helped as assistants, such as Alex Covert,
Sheridan Grady, Ben Graves.
The Children's Liturgy is always looking for more
volunteers from our parish to help as either a teacher
or an assistant. If you think you may be interested or
have some questions about the commitment please
contact Jessica Horn at [email protected].
From the Brockport Clothing Center...
Thank you to our faithful team of Jerry Adduci,
Barb Kelly, Mary Bleier, Val Kumar, Pat Sommers,
Brian Graves, June Keller, Gloria Mack, Zack Maxon,
Sue Hullfish and Donna Glogowski, and newcomers:
Yvonne Iacobucci and Dan & Diane MacEwan. We
tackled a Clothing Center gifted with large donations.
The team valiantly sorted, hung, and hung some more.
The number of people served was lower than
previous times—175, but individuals and families found
clothing & linens that they needed.
The two young Elders from the Church of the Latter
Day Saints continue to assist the Center as well every
Sunday.
We are ecumenical and thankful…
- Sharon Wheat & Bonnie Grentzinger
Learn How to Pray
Would you like to have a deeper
relationship with Jesus? Would you like to
learn a regular practice of prayer? Would
you like to learn to seek out God’s will for
you? Maybe the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius are
for you. Our parish would like to offer the Exercises this
fall. For information, please call the Parish Office.
June 14, 2015
Office News
MASS REQUESTS
To schedule a Mass, 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.
2015 New to You Sale Volunteers
If you would like to help price, set-up/take down or
work at the New To You Sale at the Nativity Festival,
please call Jerry at 637-6992.
ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
If you have been thinking about being
an altar server, you still have time!
There was one training class this
Saturday, but another is scheduled for
Saturday, June 27 from 10—11:30 am
in the Church.
Contact Phyllis Brudz, coordinator of servers, at
[email protected] or 802-5459, if you
will be .attending. Thank you!
Confirmation Preparation
Next fall we will begin confirmation
preparation for 8th graders and above.
Bishop Matano has decided that our
Diocese will have a two-year preparation
for Confirmation, and that it will begin in
8th grade. We would like to get started with the
planning for next year’s program, and combine it with
Youth Ministry. If your family has a candidate ready to
begin confirmation preparation, please contact the
office, so we can get everybody together and plan a
dynamic program that helps our young people grow in
faith. Also, if anyone is interested in helping with the
program, please call the office, or talk to Fr. Joe.
Thanks so much.
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Church of the Nativity, Brockport, New York
Father Joe’s Week:
Last Thursday Frs. McKenna, Forni and I went to
Applebee’s for lunch, then to see Far From the
Madding Crowd. My mother was taken to the
hospital that morning, so my Brother Chris was
calling me to keep me updated. She was stable and
placed in a regular room. All the while I was leaving
the theater to get phone calls—I eventually left and
waited for Kevin and John outside. I wasn’t enjoying
the movie anyway—never liked Thomas Hardy…That
evening I learned that my Aunt Eleanor had died in
Pittsburgh…Friday Jim Downs and I met with Jorge
Salgado to plan for migrant ministry. We are
contacting the local growers to get information on
how to best minister to their workers. We hope to do
stuff in the camps: Masses, bible study, etc., and
facilitate the workers get to mass on Sunday. Thanks
to Jim for helping us get this going…Saturday
morning I went to Wolcott for Pat Younglove’s 80th
birthday party. We had Mass at the parish, then a
wonderful dinner on Sodus Bay. Pat has been with
me to Ireland twice, and I’ve stayed with her brother
Rod, a Franciscan priest, in Florida. It was good to
see many friends…Sunday, after the Masses, I went
to Fr. Dan Holland’s 50th anniversary party at the
Johnson House in Churchville. It was a great time,
and Congratulations, Dan. I was his assistant in
Elmira when I left here the first time…Monday after
Mass I left for Pittsburgh. My Aunt’s funeral was
Tuesday, but I was able to be there for the viewing on
Monday as well. It’s only four and a half hours
driving from here. Thanks to Deacon Chris Fisher for
doing a communion service Tuesday morning. I
stayed at St. Rosalia’s parish in Greenfield, where the
funeral was held. Everything went just fine. I think
this is the 9th or 10th family funeral I’ve celebrated in
Pittsburgh, and they are always heart-wrenching, but
I’m so glad I’m there…Wednesday we had bible
study—just a couple joining in. That evening I went
to Ashley and Chris Higgins to prepare them for
Baptism of their first child Addison Grace. Thanks
for the lovely supper. Addison kept us hopping, as
did their weimaraner Dudley. I had a great time. I’m
not sure we saw too much of the video I brought, so I
left it with them. I did Chris and Ashley’s wedding
last July…My Mom came home from hospital on
Tuesday…God bless and have a good week.
“NEW TO
YOU”
SALE
Donations for our
“New to You” Sale
It’s a good time to do some
Spring cleaning!
Bring your
gently used items for our sale to
be held July 9-11 during the
Nativity Festival. Please call Jerry Adduci at 637-6992 to
make arrangements to drop them off.
June 14, 2015
Chicken Barbecue
The Human Concerns Committee would like to thank
all of you who donated to the Chicken Barbecue on May
30. Because of your generosity, the South Sudan
Village Care Foundation are able to purchase medicines
and equipment to help combat diseases such as
malaria, typhoid fever, pneumonia and a multiple of
other illnesses. Your contributions will help in making
a difference. God bless you and folks in South Sudan.
Enactment of the Education Tax Credit Measure
The NYS Catholic Bishops joined a broad coalition
of faith groups, community organizations and labor
unions backing legislation called the Education
Investment Tax Credit. Part of the proposal to
Governor Cuomo enables taxpayers who bear
additional expenses for their children’s education
beyond what they pay in state and local taxes receive
tax credit.
Bishop Matano encourages everyone to contact
their state legislators to ask them to support this
measure. The deadline is June 17, so act quickly...
To easily send an e-mail to your state representative
and read more about this legislation, just visit the New
York State Catholic Conference website at
www.nyscatholic.org .
Fr. Joe’s Bible Study
Join Fr. Joe on Wednesday mornings
after Mass (about 8:45 am) for a study on the
readings for the coming Sunday. We will meet
in the Parish Center. Bring your bible and questions.
FutureNow
Leadership
Training
Program
from
Wednesday, June 24 10:00 am
to Thursday, June 25 4:00 pm at
Holy Cross in Charlotte. This is
a high school (9-12 grades)
program
containing
two-hour
session
combining
presentation, handouts, small and large group discussion and
practical integration. The program also includes social time,
time at the beach and ice cream! The registration fee will be
paid by Nativity – this is a great opportunity for a college
resume!
Summer 2015 Summer Fun Softball
Practice begins in June 17th at 6:00PM at the St. Elizabeth Seton
Diamond in Hamlin with the first game July 8 th. The season runs
six weeks on Wednesday evenings. All current 7 th graders up to
previous last year players welcomed (freshman and sophomore
college students) are invited to join the team. Let’s
play ball!
Contact Lisa O’Brien at 503-7632 with any
questions or for more information.
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Church of the Nativity, Brockport, New York
GOLFERS NEEDED
Are you interested in GOLFING on
Monday, June 22nd, 2015 to benefit
Catholic School families in our 12-county
wide Diocesan area? This Golf Classic is
the DOR-Department of Catholic Schools' 19th Annual
to help with emergency tuition hardships. For further
information, please contact Sharon at the Diocese,
328-3228, ext. 1294.
June 14, 2015
Oración diaria al Sagrado
Corazón.
Señor Jesucristo, a tu Sagrado
Corazón confío esta intención
(petición). Solamente mírame,
y luego haz lo que me inspiras.
Deja que tu Corazón decida.
Cuento contigo. Confío en Ti.
Me
abandono
en
tu
misericordia. Señor Jesús yo
sé que no me vas a defraudar.
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, confío en Ti. Sagrado
Corazón de Jesús, yo creo en tu amor por mí.
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús que tu Reino venga. Te he
pedido muchos favores, pero formalmente te
imploro este favor. Tómalo y ponlo en tu Corazón
abierto.
Cuando el Padre Celestial lo vea, lo verá cubierto con
tu Preciosa Sangre. Ya no será mi oración, sino la
tuya, Jesús. Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, pongo toda
mi confianza en Ti. No permitas que me decepcione.
Amen.
Daily Prayer to the Sacred Heart
Oh Lord, Jesus Christ, to Your most Sacred Heart I
confide this intention (name petition). Only look upon
me, then do what Your inspires. Let Your Sacred Heart
decide. I count on You. I trust in You. I throw myself
on Your mercy. Lord Jesus, You will not fail me.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in You. Sacred Heart
of Jesus, I believe in Your love for me. Sacred Heart of
Jesus, Your kingdom come. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I
have asked You for many favors, but I earnestly implore
this one. Take it, place it in Your open Heart.
When the Eternal Father looks upon it, He will see it
covered with Your Precious Blood. It will be no longer
my prayer, but Yours, Jesus. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I
place all my trust in You. Let me not be disappointed.
Amen.
Scriptural Readings for the Week
Sunday: Ez 17:22-24/2 Cor 5:6-10/Mk 4:26-34
Monday: 2 Cor 6:1-10/Mt 5:38-42
Tuesday: 2 Cor 8:1-9/Mt 5:43-48
Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-11/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday: 2 Cor 11:1-11/Mt 6:7-15
Friday: 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30/Mt 6:19-23
Saturday: 2 Cor 12:1-10/Mt 6:24-34
Next Sunday: Jb 38:1, 8-11/2 Cor 5:14-17/Mk 4:35-41
Preparación para la Confirmación.
En el otoño empezara la preparación para la
Confirmación para los que están en 8o grado o en
grados mayores. El obispo Matano ha decidido que
en nuestra diócesis habrá dos años de preparación.
Si en su familia hay alguno que ya está listo para
confirmarse, contacte con la oficina parroquial, para
comenzar a organizar el programa. También, si
alguno de ustedes quiere ayudar con el programa,
por favor llame a la parroquia o hable con el P. Joe.
COMUNIDAD HISPANA
- Necesitamos: Lectores, Ministros de la Comunión,
Monaguillos, Ujieres.
- Si quiere unirte al coro, ensayamos los 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.
- A partir del 15 de junio empiezan las clases en el
Instituto Pastoral Hispano. Habrá clases sobre la
Oración, Formación Teológica, Catequesis, el
Ministerio de la Liturgia. A la entrada de la Iglesia
hay afiches con más información.
- Si quieres aprender Inglés o ser un tutor para que
otros aprendan Inglés, en la biblioteca de Albion se
estará ofreciendo clases durante la semana o fines de
semana, por las mañanas, tardes o noches. Si estás
interesado comunícate con Jorge Salgado.
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Church of the Nativity, Brockport, New York
June 14, 2015
Sunday Financial Offering
Nativity Calendar
June 7 2015
Budget amount needed per week……………....$6,300.00
Actual amount received…………………...……..…$6,647.58
Over (under) budget year to date…………….($10,888.21)
Attendance……...….……………………………..……….…….380
Saturday, June 13
9:00 am Widows/Widowers—Two Brothers
Catholic Communications Campaign Collection
Sunday, June 14
Catholic Communications Campaign Collection
9:00 am Recognition of Graduates at Mass
Timbit Sunday
12-1 pm 1st Communion Prep for Hisp. Cmty.—
Parish Center
Tuesday, June 16
9:30 am Prayer Shawl Ministry—Rectory
1:30 pm Beikirch Mass
6:00 pm Pastoral Council Picnic & Mtg.—Parish
Center
7:00 pm Estudio Biblico—Parish Center Hisp. Min.
Wednesday, June 17
8:45 am Fr. Joe’s Bible Study—Parish Center
7:00 pm Festival Mtg.—Parish Center
7:00 pm Contemporary Choir—Church
Friday, June 19
12-2 pm Holy Hour—Church
Sunday, June 21—Father’s Day, Summer Begins
12-1 pm 1st Communion Prep for Hisp. Cmty.—
Parish Center
Thank you for your continued faithful giving!
Mass Intentions
Saturday, June 13—The Immaculate Heart of
the Blessed Virgin Mary & St. Anthony of Padua
4:30 pm
Goosley & Jeziorowski Fathers—The
Goosley Family
Sunday, June 14
9:00 am
Lucrezia & Mauro Belluomo (100th
Anniversary)—Jim & Mary Bleier
1:00 pm
For the people of the parish
Monday, June 15
8:00 am
Anthony Marrnella—Mary Francis
Tuesday, June 16
8:00 am
Stanley Mackun—Nocturnal Adoration
Society
1:30 pm
Beikirch Mass
Wednesday, June 17
8:00 am
Mildred Kehoe—Sharon Kehoe
Thursday, June 18
8:00 am
June Stock—Tom & Kathy Schmidt
Friday, June 19
12:00 pm
Daniel Wheat—The Family
Saturday, June 20
4:30 pm
James W. Weber, James J. & Jean
Weber, & Robert Jacobson—The Family
Sunday, June 21
9:00 am
Giovannina Battisti—Dan, Maria,
Giuliana & Daniela Lincoln
1:00 pm
For the people of the parish
PLEASE NOTE: If the w eekend Mass intention
is for your loved one, and you would like to present the
offertory gifts, please notify an usher prior to Mass.
Please pray for the soul of
Eleanor McCaffrey,
aunt to Father Joe McCaffrey,
who passed away last week.
The Sanctuary Candle is bur ning
before the Blessed Sacrament
during the month of June
for a special intention
by an anonymous parishioner
12th Sunday of Ordinary Time– June 20 & 21, 2015
Saturday 4:30 pm
Sunday 9:00 am
Music
Organ and cantor
Greeters/
Ushers
Corrine Seever (H), Bill & Mary Bulter, Bill & Joyce Carl & Sharon Wheat (H), Helen Hwiecko, Dan & Lisa
Mullen
Zimmer
Lectors
Pete DeToy (POF), Patty Selig
Lynne Gardner, Sean Wilcox
Sacristan/Head
Kathy Pacilio, Carol Rich
Bill Guilford, Pat Prince
Extraordinary
Ministers
Josephine DiNatale, Joan McGuinn
Ronna Dalheim, Anita Tate
Altar Servers
Jake Burchfield, Heather Smith, Abby Stepanek
Rebecca Graves, Sydney Horn, Giavanna
Tomaszewski
Contemporary choir