CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

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.
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
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.
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 21, 2015
12th Sunday of Ordinary Time
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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.
David Bannister, Evelyn Battiste, Nina Ciola, Josephine
DiNatale, Michael Ferris, Nate Foley, Jay Giese,
Theresa Gusek, Karen Holzschuh, Anne Johantgen,
Sharon Kehoe, Kailee Kwiecien, John Lupisella, Lhessa
Lyons, Carol McNeil, Connie Mesiti, Joanne Nicolucci,
Pat Nisdeo, Mary Overmeyer, Tony Pacilio, David Pike,
Lorraine Sheflin, Frances Swalbach, Peggy Weber.
Names remain on for one month. Please call the
office to add, remove or resubmit a loved one’s name.
Next week our diocese
will take up the Peter’s
Pence Collection, which
Pope Francis with the
funds he needs to carry
out his charitable works
around the world. The
proceeds benefit the most
disadvantaged: victims of
war, oppression, and
disasters. Join our Holy
Father as a witness of
charity to those who are
suffering.
June 21, 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.
Catholic Communications Campaign
Thank you for your generosity in last week’s
Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign.
Because of your support, millions of faithful will have
the opportunity to deepen their faith through daily
resources on the Internet, television, radio, and in print
media. Remember, half of your donations are staying
in our diocese to support local communication needs.
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.
ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
If you have been thinking about being an
altar server, you still have time!
There is a training class this coming
Saturday, June 27 fr om 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!
LOST & FOUND
All lost articles are collected in a basket on the
bench in the Gathering Space. Please look there!
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.
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Church of the Nativity, Brockport, New York
New Parishioners!
We are glad you joined us..
Father Joe’s Week:
Last Thursday Fr. McKenna was in D.C., and
Fr. Forni in Corning, so I went to the YMCA. It was
nice, except someone hit my car in the parking lot
and drove away. It was probably a truck, considering
the height of the ding, but there’s nothing to do. I
asked inside, but no joy. I enjoyed the pool, though…
Friday we had Mass and Adoration at noon. There is
always a good number at Adoration, some all the way
‘till 2pm when we have Benediction. Why not join us
one Friday?…Saturday I went to the Y in the
morning, then made sure everything was set for a
Quinceanera in the afternoon. This is a big family
festival in the Hispanic Community—Fr. Jesus and
Jorge did the work; I just poked my head in…After
the 4:30 Mass I joined Mark and Judy Depferd at the
Stoneyard for supper. I had a salmon salad—very
good…Sunday I had three Masses, which I’m trying
to avoid, but there was no way out of it. That
afternoon I went to the Leone’s home in Gates for
supper. Fr. Bill and his Mom welcomed me for
Sunday supper, and I am grateful. We had Korean
food cooked by a daughter-in-law. Wonderful, and I
took some home for Monday’s supper…Monday our
regional leaders met for lunch, and had a good
meeting. That evening our Planning Committee met
to discuss our next steps. We assigned tasks, and
plan to have a needs assessment document ready to
send to the diocese by the end of next month. This
would enable us to get an initial go-ahead to begin
specific plans to deal with our lack of space for
ministry. We will keep you informed all the way
along, as best we can. I hope you read the Pastoral
Council’s report on the survey from last week’s
bulletin…Tuesday afternoon we had Mass at
Beikirch—always a great celebration. I anointed the
whole congregation there, just like we did after
Masses a couple of weeks ago here at Nativity.
Thanks again to all the parishioners and staff who
make the Mass so easy. After Mass, Joan McGuinn
and I went to the Landing to look at their facilities
for Mass. We will be doing Mass there monthly from
now on. Fr. Mark from Holley had been doing that
Mass for several years, but found that his schedule
wouldn’t allow it any more. Thanks to him for
helping us for so long. I look forward to celebrating
that monthly Mass at the Landing, starting next
week, June 30…Tuesday evening our Pastoral
council met, beginning with a picnic. This was the
last meeting for our retiring Council members and
the first meeting for our new councilors. Our
meeting was simple, but a good one. See you in
September!...God bless and have a good week.
Attention, Please
The Village of Brockport is replacing
storm sewers. Pease exit the parking lot
with caution and courtesy! Thank you!
June 21, 2015
Linda & Richie Dawley
HELP WANTED!!!
Looking for a way to help out at the Festival July
10 & 11th? Here is your opportunity:
Help Wanted at the Food Booth, cooking or serving
great customers.
Help Wanted at Children’s Games, lots of fun.
Help Wanted for Lucky Numbers, either for Children or
Adults…help selling lucky numbers.
Help Wanted at Baked Food booth selling goodies.
Help Wanted at the Chicken BBQ on Saturday. Work
with a great group.
Help Wanted at New to You booth starting Thursday
AM thru Saturday.
Salespeople and workers
needed.
Help Wanted at Ticket Booth for Food Tickets, for
Basket Booth, for 50/50 Raffle. A real sit-down job.
Help Wanted with set-up starting evenings Monday
July 6 thru Thursday July 9th. Great exercise and
fun.
Help Wanted with take-down Saturday night. More fun.
Please plan to sign up next week (forms will be in
pews) or call John LaPierre at 703-7655 now for early
opening.
th
“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.
Scriptural Readings for the Week
Sunday: Jb 38:1, 8-11/2 Cor 5:14-17/
Mk
4:35-41
Monday:
Gn
12:1-9/Mt
7:1-5
Tuesday:
Gn
13:2,
5-18/Mt
7:6,
12-14
Wednesday: Vigil- Jer 1:4-10/1 Pt 1:8-12/
Lk 1:5-17; Day- Is 49:1-6/Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80
Thursday: Gn 16:1-12, 15-16 or 16:6b-12, 15-16/
Mt
7:21-29
Friday:
Gn
17:1,
9-10,
15-22/Mt
8:1-4
Saturday:
Gn
18:1-15/Mt
8:5-17
Next Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/
Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43
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Church of the Nativity, Brockport, New York
15 Ways to
on your ...
 Spend time in nature—enjoy God’s wonders! Do NOTHING
else.
-Walk along the beach or sit near the water. Take a
hike. Watch a storm. Star gaze.
-Observe the living creatures that co-habitate with
us.
 Pray the rosary
-Do it as a group while you are hiking.
-Put it under your pillow & say it before you go to
sleep.
-Listen to it in the car or through earphones.
 Pray at 3:00 pm every day.
-Say a novena or pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
 Pray Grace before meals no matter where you are!
 Celebrate the Feast of the Assumption—whether it is a holy
day of obligation or not.
 Learn to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, also referred to as
the Prayer of the Church. If you don’t know what they
are—Google it!
 Use aspirations throughout the day and night—the shortest
little prayers, offered up to God can be habit forming &
help in times of need.
-For example, say “Heart of Jesus, I put my trust in
you.”
 Take a green scapular wherever you go. The front image is
of the burning heart of Mary.
-Say "Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now
and at the hour of our death."
-Our Lady will protect you, and aide in time of
physical injury. In your hour of death, Our Lady
will aide in spiritual conversion if necessary. Not
only that, she will bring to you peace of mind
anytime.
 Start using holy water and blessed salts—bless your home,
your car, your family asking God’s blessing and
protection.
 Learn Latin — at least a little—it is the official language of
the Church. The Holy Father urges us all to learn our
prayers in Latin, even young children.
-Get an audiobook.
-Consider taking a class at a college.
 Pray the Angelus or Hail Mary at 6 am, noon, 6 pm, and at
midnight if you are awake!
 Volunteer—at a food shelf, clothing center or your church
Vacation Bible School.
 Read good Catholic books—find
the great works of the Saints and
read the Holy Scripture.
-Again, try an audiobook.
 Plant
something—watch
the
wonder of God grow!
 Most of all, go to Mass every
Sunday.
-To find a Church where you
are going to be traveling, go to
www.seekandfind.com .
June 21, 2015
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.
Donaciones para nuestra venta “nuevo para
ti”.
Trae tus cosas usadas que están en buenas
condiciones para nuestra venta que tendrá lugar del
9 al 11 de julio, durante el festival de la parroquia. Si
quieres donar algo llama a Jerry Adduci al 637-6992.
COMUNIDAD HISPANA
Feliz día de los padres. Saludam os a todos los
padres de familia en su día y les deseamos todas las
bendiciones del Señor, en esta tarea tan grande de
ser padre, a imagen de nuestro Padre Dios.
- 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.
- 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.
- RETIRO PARA NIÑOS Y PADRES DE LA
PRIMERA COMUNIÓN. El próximo domingo, 28 de
junio, de 11am a 1pm los niños, junto con sus padres,
tendrán un retiro de preparación para la primera
comunión. Todos los niños y sus padres deben
asistir.
- FESTIVAL DE LA PARROQUIA. El viernes y
sábado 10 y 11 de julio se celebrará el festival de la
parroquia. La comunidad hispana se hará presente
con un stand de comida mexicana y una danza
azteca. Los invitamos a todos a asistir a esta
celebración parroquial.
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June 21, 2015
Sunday Financial Offering
Nativity Calendar
June 14, 2015
Budget amount needed per week……………....$6,300.00
Actual amount received…………………...……….$6,128.00
Over (under) budget year to date……………..($11,060.21)
Attendance……...….……………………………..……….…….403
Sunday, June 21—Father’s Day, Summer Begins
12-1 pm 1st Communion Prep for Hisp. Cmty.—
Parish Center
Tuesday, June 23
7:00 pm Estudio Biblico—Parish Center Hisp. Min.
Wednesday, June 24
No Fr. Joe’s Bible Study
7:00 pm Contemporary Choir – Church
Thursday, June 25
7:00 pm Nocturnal Adoration – Church
7:00 pm Human Concerns Comm. – Parish Center
Friday, June 26
12-2 pm Holy Hour – Church
Saturday, June 27
Peter’s Pence Collection
Sunday, June 28
Peter’s Pence Collection
12-1 pm 1st Communion Prep for Hisp. Cmty. –
Parish Center
Monday, June 29
Parish Center closed until Next to New Sale begins
on July 9
Catholic Communications Campaign…...$600.01
Thank you for your continued faithful giving!
Mass Intentions
Saturday, June 20
4:30 pm
James W., 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
Monday, June 22—Sts. Paulinus of Nola, John
Fisher, & Thomas More
8:00 am
Mary O’Connor—Mary Frances
Tuesday, June 23
8:00 am
Linda Hartmann—Corrine Seever
Wednesday, June 24—The Nativity of St. John
the Baptist
8:00 am
Angelina Skillaci—Janette Park
Thursday, June 25
8:00 am
June Stock—Tony & Kathy Pacilio
Friday, June 26
12:00 pm
Deceased members of Tombokan &
Immanuel Families—John Tombokan
Saturday, June 27—St. Cyril of Alexandria
4;30 pm
Tom Schmitz—Steve & Krystyna Skuza
Sunday, June 28
9:00 am
Paul List—Myrna List
1:00 pm
For the people of the parish
PLEASE NOTE: If the w eeken d Mass in ten tion
is for your loved one, and you would like to present the
offertory gifts, please notify an usher prior to Mass.
The Sanctuary Candle is burn ing
before the Blessed Sacrament
during the month of June
for a special intention
by an anonymous parishioner
13th Sunday of Ordinary Time– June 27 & 28, 2015
Saturday 4:30 pm
Sunday 9:00 am
Music
Piano and cantor
Greeters/
Ushers
June Keller (H), Dan & Maria Lincoln, Bill O’Brien Felice Family (H), Kate Vreeland
Lectors
Mary Daniels, John Kennedy
John Lemke, Ken Streb (POF)
Sacristan/Head
Barb Mantrallo, Lynn Thurley
Dave Dobbertin, Mary Ziarniak
Extraordinary
Ministers
Charilla Conner, Carol Rich
Ellen Kimmel, Kathy Roberts
Altar Servers
Jake Burchfield, Gregory Rightmyer
Alexandra Covert, Adam Drexel, Giavanna
Tomaszewski
Organ and cantor