April 10, 2016

Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
152 Main Street, Brockport, New York
(585) 637-4500
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.nativitybrockport.org
Facebook Page: Nativity Brockport
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
Welcome!
We are glad you joined us!
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Friday: 1:00-1:45 pm; 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 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
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Pastoral Council
John LaPierre—President
E-mail: [email protected]
Mission Statement/Nuestra Misión
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.
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,
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
E. Canal Road, Brockport, NY
Now open for visitation & burials.
8 am-dusk, April 1 - November 30; December & April
—weather permitting; Closed January 1 –March 31
Please adhere to the rules & regulations posted.
For information, call the Parish Office at 637-4500.
Church of the Nativity, Brockport, New York
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Parish Prayer List
We pray for those in our faith community and
those that we hold in our hearts. May God grant them
healing and strength.
Evelyn Battisti; Jim Bleier; Nancy Danko; Dave
Ellis; Michael Ferris; Dolores Flow; Nate Foley;
Theresa Gusek; Kailee Kwiecien; Eric LoMonaco, John
Lupisella; Lhessa Lyons; June Keller; Shawn McCabe;
Carol McNeil; Chuck Muscolino; Joanne Nicolucci;
Pat Nisdeo; Patrick, Hannah & Baby O’Hare; Mary
Overmeyer; Tony Pacilio; Rick Paolucci; Alice Ann
Purdy; Sara Ridd; Lorraine Sheflin; Frances Swalbach;
& Andy Virgilio.
Names remain on for one month. Please call the
office to add, remove or resubmit a loved one’s name.
The Nativity parish community welcomes
April 10, 2016
Office News
COMMUNION SERVICE
We will have a Communion Service Tuesday &
Wednesday, April 12 & 13. Father Joe will be
attending the Priest’s Convocation.
MASS INTENTIONS
All Saturday & Sunday intentions are filled for the
year. To schedule a weekday Mass, please stop by
the office or call Pamela during office hours.
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Please submit items by Friday THE WEEK BEFORE
the weekend you wish it to appear. Please:
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
If a member of your family is in Unity, Strong,
Highland, or General, please call the Parish
Office and let us know so Father Joe can visit.
Elizabeth Jacqueline Curran,
daughter of Patrick & Leah Bristol.
Grounds Clean-Up
We will be cleaning up the
outside church grounds on
Saturday, April 30 from 9 am
until about noon. If you have a
couple hours, please consider joining us to make our
property look beautiful.
For questions, please contact Tom Griffin at 261-5803.
Nativity welcomes new parishioners:
Tami Bacon
Brittany Maxon
Patrick O’Hara
Lucinda Searfoss
Jay, Shauna & Jackson Thomas
It’s Spring – Try Something New
The Center is recruiting volunteers
for their transportation program to take
members of the community who cannot
drive themselves to their medical
appointments and on other “necessary errands.”
Some of our neighbors no longer drive, or cannot
drive for a time, and may need a ride to do these
simple, but necessary things…like a stop at the
pharmacy…a visit to the doctor…a trip to the grocery
store. Volunteer drivers are the key to independence
and safety for these folks. Can you help?
If you have a couple of hours a week, or even a
couple of hours a month, consider being a volunteer
driver. You can select the days and times you wish to
drive. You will be provided with training, and
supplemental liability insurance. You may receive a
discount on your automobile insurance.
As you drive through life, take someone with you!
To learn more about becoming a volunteer driver,
call Sr. Anne Guerin at 244-8400, ext. 142, or email,
[email protected] .
Clothing Center Sign-Up for May
Remember the fun we had in November at the Ecumenical Clothing Center—greeting new friends,
sorting, hanging clothing…??? Well, we are doing it again in May. Please join us! New volunteers are
always welcome.
Sign-up on the board in the vestibule (by the front doors). For more information, please call Sharon
Wheat at 637-5329.
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Fr. Joe’s Week:
Last Thursday, Frs. Forni, McKenna and I went to
Applebee’s and then to see My Big Fat Greek
Wedding 2. I hadn’t seen the first installment, and
was not impressed with the sequel…Friday morning I
went to East Rochester with a small group of guys
who have a sports breakfast every once in a while.
They are coaches and news people, and we just enjoy
talking about sports. Fr. Bill Leone got me into the
group and I enjoy it a lot…Friday afternoon our
Ignatian group met at Joan McGuinn’s home. We
also celebrated the Sacrament of the Anointing of the
Sick in preparation for Joan’s surgery…On Sunday
we baptized Elizabeth Jacqueline Curran at the 9 am
Mass. Congratulations to her family on the great
day…Monday after dealing with computer issues in
the office, I went to Syracuse for spiritual direction
and confession. I also enjoyed supper with the Jesuit
community at LeMoyne…Tuesday noontime I went
to Irondequoit for an appointment, then returned for
a Liturgy Committee meeting. We reviewed Holy
Week, beginning some thought about improvements
for next year. Louise Pohl announced that she was
stepping down as leader of the Contemporary Choir
this June. She has a letter in today’s bulletin about
the change. All of us owe her a debt of thanks for all
she has done to enhance our worship. I’m sure we
will do something to mark the change. In addition,
we are planning a volunteer appreciation brunch on
a Sunday next month. More on this later…
Wednesday evening I went to Sacred Heart for
supper with Fr. McKenna. Then we celebrated the
Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Matano.
Being confirmed from our parish were Linda Dawley,
Jackie Henry and Jim Waterman. May God’s gift of
the Holy Spirit bless them now and forever…God
bless and have a good week!
Call to Nativity
We sent out letters to architectural design firms
this week inviting them to an information walkthrough
this coming Wednesday, April 13. This way all the firms
get the same information and hear each other’s
questions with the same answers. They will get two
weeks to prepare three concepts for a parish center,
including budgets, for us to consider.
Our planning committee will then examine
the proposals and decide which firm we
want to work with, and let them know by
the middle of May. Please pray for our
process.
April 10, 2016
Dear Fellow Parishioners:
Due to changes in my
life, I will be stepping down
as Director of
the Contemporary Choir at
the end of my term, which is
June 30th, It has been a rewarding experience to
serve this parish for these past few years, and a
privilege to have worked with such a fine, talented and
dedicated group of people as in this choir.
If there is anyone who would like to be a part of
this vibrant ministry and/or possibly lead them in
song, please contact me or the Parish Office.
Thank you all for your kind support
throughout the years. May God bless all of you!
Gratefully, Louise Pohl
Pledge Forms Are Here
We need you to walk on May 1st in the
5K stroll around the village of
Brockport!
Last year the CROP WALK raised over
$1,000 for our local Brockport Food
Shelf.
Pick up your pledge sheet after Mass or by calling
Lorna Stinebiser at 637-3017.
We are especially encouraging families and teens to
join in the fun this year! If you can’t walk, please
consider sponsoring someone who can.
Remember, it’s a great way to get some exercise
AND help others!!!
Annual Anniversary Mass with the
Bishop at Sacred Heart Cathedral
The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano
will preside at a Wedding Jubilee Mass to
honor couples who have been married 25
years or more at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Rochester
on Sunday May 22 at 2 pm. A reception to honor the
attendees will follow the Mass. You do not need to
register in order to attend.
If you would like your name and anniversary (25, 50
and above) to be included in the Marriage
Anniversaries section of the Catholic Courier's June
print edition, please send an email
([email protected]) or letter with the
following information: names, church and town where
you were married, & wedding date/year. Address
envelope to: Wedding Anniversaries, Catholic Courier,
P.O. Box 24379, Rochester NY 14624-0379.
You also are welcome to submit an anniversary of
25 or more years to be listed on the Courier's website in
June. However, due to space limitations, only
milestone anniversaries will be listed in the Courier's
print edition.
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Church of the Nativity, Brockport, New York
Join the fun and Run for the
Young at the 20th annual Run
for the Young 5K r oa d
race and 1-mile fun run
sponsored by the Diocese of
Rochester. This road race is open to all ages and will be
held Saturday, April 30 at 9:30 am, at St. Lawrence
Church in Rochester. The 5K is a certified course that is
flat and fast! The race features medals to top 3 male
and female open and masters runners. There is a large
post race party, free t-shirts, and door prizes for all
participants. All proceeds benefit the Bishop Matthew
Clark Youth Advocacy Fund.
This fund supports Youth Ministry and Youth
Ministry program throughout the Diocese of Rochester.
For example in 2015, the fund awarded over $7,000 in
scholarships for NCYC.
Registration forms available online at
www.active.com or for m or e infor m a tion
“Like” our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/
RUN4theYOUNG .
Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to go to
Ireland!
Join Fr. Joe McCaffrey as we go to
Dublin, Belfast, Westport, Killarney, and more. Castle
dinner and pubs galore! See where the Titanic was built
and board a famine ship. Tour Waterford Crystal and
enjoy a night of Irish dancing and tunes. Walk in the
footsteps of John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara where
The Quiet Man was made. And so much more, like the
Cliffs of Moher!
$2,950 for this all-inclusive 12-day trip from
September 26 to October 6, 2016.
The price has been set to $2,950. Luxury bus, 7
suppers, all breakfasts, hotel, porterage, driver/guide
all included. Limit of 48. Contact Fr. Joe McCaffrey,
585-637-4500 ([email protected]) for information
and reservations.
Arrangements by CIE, the national tour company
of Ireland.
Flyers are up in all entrances of the Church. Please
take one!
Scriptural Readings for the Week
Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41/Ps 30:2, 4-6,
11-13/Rv 5:11-14/Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14
Monday: Acts 6:8-15/Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30/
Jn 6:22-29
Tuesday: Acts 7:51--8:1a/Ps 31:3-4, 6-8, 17, 21/Jn 6:30-35
Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8/Ps 66:1-7/Jn 6:35-40
Thursday: Acts 8:26-40/Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20/Jn 6:44-51
Friday: Acts 9:1-20/Ps 117:1-2/Jn 6:52-59
Saturday: Acts 9:31-42/Ps 116:12-17/Jn 6:60-69
Next Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52/Ps 100:1-3, 5/Rv 7:9,
14b-17/Jn 10:27-30
April 10, 2016
Misa Anual de Aniversario
con el Obispo en la catedral
Sacred Heart
El Reverendísimo Salvador R.
Matano presidirá la Misa de
aniversario matrimonial para
honrar a las parejas que tienen
25 años de casados o más en la
catedral Sacred Heart en
Rochester, el domingo 22 de
mayo a las 2pm. Después de
misa habrá una recepción para honrar a los
asistentes.
Si quieres que tu aniversario (25, 50 o más) sea
incluido en la edición impresa de junio del Catholic
Courrier, por favor manda un email a
[email protected]) o una carta con la
siguiente informacion: nombres, Iglesia y pueblo en
donde te casaste, y fecha y año de la boda. Envía el
sobre a Wedding Anniversaries, Catholic Courier,
P.O. Box 24379, Rochester, NY 14624.
El CROP WALK de Brockport se realizará el
domingo 1 de mayo. Los cam in an tes se
reunirán en el parque Sagawa a la 1pm para un
pequeño recibimiento, luego irán por las lindas
calles de la villa recaudando dinero para nuestra
despensa local de alimentos como también para
otras caridades.
FACEBOOK: Dan os un “me gusta” o hazte amigo
de nosotros en facebook. Búscanos en: Ministerio
Migrante Hispano, Brockport, NY. Pasa la voz a tus
amigos y familiares.
COMUNIDAD HISPANA
- Si te gusta cantar o tocas cualquier instrumento te
invitamos a unirte a nuestro coro, ensayamos los
domingos a las 12:30pm. Necesitamos personas
comprometidas que nos ayuden a cantar, o toquen
algún instrumento.
- Si quieres aprender a leer la Biblia, conocer la fe
católica y seguir creciendo en tu fe, te esperamos en
el centro parroquial todos los martes a las 7pm.
- Si vives lejos de la parroquia y quieres que
tengamos un estudio bíblico en tu casa, dinos la
fecha y la hora en que podemos ir a tu casa. También
puedes invitar a tus familiares, amigos y vecinos.
- Los domingos después de misa tenemos café en el
centro parroquial, si quieres traer algo de comida
para compartir, comunícate con nosotros.
- 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.
- Ya empezaron las clases de preparación para la
Primera Comunión. Las clases se realizan en el
Centro Parroquial a las 12pm. Por lo menos uno de
los padres debe asistir todos los domingos a misa,
junto con su hijo/a. Por favor sean puntuales.
Church of the Nativity, Brockport, New York
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April 10, 2016
Sunday Financial Offering
Nativity Calendar
April 3, 2016
Budget amount needed per week………………$6,067.00
Actual amount received…………………...…...…$6,581.35
Over (under) budget year to date……....……($4,945.93)
Attendance……...….…………………………...………..….…480
Saturday, April 9
9 am
Widows/Widowers – Two Brothers
Sunday, April 10
9 am
Children’s Mass – Church
10-11:45 am Religious Education Classes – Church,
Parish Center, Rectory & Office
10-11:45 am RCIA – Rectory
12-1 pm
Hispanic Gathering – Parish Center
Tuesday, April 12
7 pm
Estudio Biblico – Parish Center
Wednesday, April 13
7 pm
Contemporary Choir – Church
7 pm
1st Eucharist Mtg. – Parish Center
Friday, April 15 – Tax Day
12-2 pm
Holy Hour – Church
Saturday, April 16
10 am
1st Eucharist Mtg. – Parish Center
Sunday, April 17
Timbit Sunday
Religious Education Classes at Home
9 am
First Communion Enrollment after Mass
10-11:45 am RCIA – Rectory
12-1 pm
Hispanic Gathering – Parish Center
Easter Flowers………………………………………..$993.00
Thank you for your continued faithful giving!
Mass Intentions
Saturday, April 9
4:30 pm
John Honeck—Joan McGuinn
Sunday, April 10—3rd Sunday of Easter
9:00 am
Frances Cimino—Ron, Francine &
Samantha Mazzarella
Monday, April 11—St. Stanislaus
8:00 am
Stanley & Kathleen Mackun—Richard
& Phyllis Vanderlaan
Tuesday, April 12
8:00 am
Communion Service—No intention
Wednesday, April 13—St. Martin I
8:00 am
Communion Service—No intention
Thursday, April 14
8:00 am
Irene Grikenis—Pamela Rickerl
Friday, April 15
12:00 pm
John Honeck—Bill & Dee Hertweck
Saturday, April 16
4:30 pm
Giovanna Battisti—Lincoln Family
Sunday, April 17—4th Sunday of Easter
9:00 am
Annina “Nina” Ciola—Sister, Marie
1:00 pm
For the people of the parish
Religious Education classes are in Church this
Sunday, April 10.
For more information, contact Connie Mesiti,
Religious Education Coordinator, at (585) 637-4500
or [email protected] for any questions.
4th Sunday of Easter – April 16 & 17, 2016
*As of Tuesday noon
Saturday 4:30 pm
Sunday 9:00 am
Music
Piano and cantor
Contemporary Choir
Greeters/Ushers
Dan & Maria Lincoln (H), June Keller, Bill
O’Brien, Corrine Seever
Dan & Lisa Zimmer (H), Pat Nisdeo, Kate
Vreeland, Bill Wright
Lectors
Lynne Gardner (POF), Pat Corbin
Sue Genthner, Sean Wilcox
CLOW Leader
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Kelly Cuzzupoli
CLOW Aide
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Alexandra Covert
Sacristans/Heads Barbara Montrallo, Pat O’Brien
John White, Mary Ziarniak
Extraordinary
Ministers
Cheryl Conner, Donna Dahl
Steve Mesiti, Judy Rist-Mrowka
Altar Servers
Rachel Hart, Wayne Hartmann, Adriana
Passalacqua
Mitchell & Tyler Henshaw, Isabelle Stevens