CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

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
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, March 8, 2015
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.
Sunday, March 8
3-7 pm
Youth Practice for Living Stations—
Nativity Church
Wednesday, March 11
7:00 pm
“Praying Deeper: Lectio Divina”- Church
Friday, March 13
9:15-11:15 am Bible Study—Parish Center
12-2 pm
Holy Hour: Mass, Adoration &
Benediction—Church
7:00 pm
Stations of the Cross—Church
Sunday, March 15
10:15-11:45 am
Youth Ministry Stations of the Cross
Final Dress Rehearsal—Church
Extra black Lenten Reflection Books
and Rice Bowls are now located in the back
of the church.
Scriptural Readings for the Week
Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17/1 Cor 1:22-25/
Jn 2:13-25
Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Lk 4:24-30
Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Mt 18:21-35
Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Mt 5:17-19
Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Lk 11:14-23
Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Mk 12:28-34
Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Lk 18:9-14
Next Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23/Eph 2:4-10/Jn
3:14-21
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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.
Gerard Becker, Nina Ciola, Joseph Daniels, Eleanor
Decker, Edythe Downey, Michael Ferris, Nate Foley,
Jay Giese, Theresa Gusek, Ginny Kier, John Lupisella,
Thomas Mangan, Mike Martino, Carol McNeil, Pat
Nisdeo, Mary Overmeyer, Tony Pacilio, Donna Rose
Seyler, Joshua Sentiff, 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
Leonard Ruggles Sr.
who passed away this past week.
Hungering for a Season of Hope
The next stop on our CRS Rice Bowl journey is the
African nation, Niger, where we’re reminded that life’s
joys and challenges are often seasonal.
This week we pray for people who struggle to feed
their families during the hungry season—when food is
in short supply—and we commit to
acting for the common good.
Next weekend, March 14/15,
our parish will join with Catholic
parishes across country to take up
the annual Catholic Relief Services
Collection. This special national
collection helps to support the U.S. Catholic
community's international social ministry carried out
in our name by six national Catholic agencies, including
Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Migration and
Refugee Services, United States Bishops Justice, Peace
and Human Development Ministry, and the Holy
Father's Relief Fund. Thank you in advance for your
generosity!
March 8, 2015
Office News
EASTER FLOWERS ENVELOPE IN PACKET
Starting this year we decided to include a Easter
flower donation envelope in lieu of bringing in a
flowering plant. These donations will go toward the
flowers needed to decorate the Church for the
season. We ask that you please try to make this
donation by Palm Sunday. A listing of “In
Memory Of/Honor Of” will then be printed in the
bulletin mid-Easter season.
1:00 PM SPANISH MASS INTENTION
The Parish Office is now accepting intentions for the
1:00 pm Spanish Mass on Sundays. Please stop by
the office or call Pamela during office hours with all
Mass Requests. 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.
Spring Liturgical Ministry Schedule
Every minister that can serve this Spring, please
e-mail or call Pamela by Monday, March 9 w ith
your name, ministry & the Mass you can serve.
Please let Pamela know only if you cannot be
scheduled for blocks of time, i.e. you won’t be back
from the south until May 1 or you are in sports until
June 1.
EVERYONE will be put on the schedule in rotation,
and simply if you cannot serve that date because of a
pre-existing commitment, i.e. sport game or work,
please find a substitute.
Thank you for your cooperation!
#931 News
We will meet on Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 pm at The Protectives Fire Department on West Avenue.
Call Evelyn at 964-2612 for more information.
Women’s Retreat at Notre Dame Retreat House in Canadaigua
All women of Nativity are invited to sign-up for our Annual Retreat, May 15-17. This
year’s theme is “Faith Under Fire” and will discuss how to stay firm in our faith in a secular
world. To make reservations, call Joan McGuinn (637-6616) or Donna Glogowski
(637-3795) your parish leaders.
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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 and then to
see USA McFarland. It was the best movie I’ve seen in a
long while. The story is about a High School coach and
his team, but it is really about what it is like to be a
Mexican-American family negotiating one’s way
through the American scene. I loved the movie and
encourage everyone to see it. The message would be
beyond the SpongeBob set, but the rest of the family
should see it…Friday, after stations, I entertained
several College students for supper. We had Tuna
Noodle Casserole, with a classic recipe. Every ounce
was scraped from the glass bowl, and with a salad and
dessert, we had a fine meal. Good conversation, too…
Saturday morning we had our penance service,
attended by about 25. Thanks to musicians and lectors
for their help, and to the priests of the area. We are all
helping each other with confessions, such a blessing for
all our parishes…That afternoon I had an appointment
with a family, welcoming them into the parish and
planning for initiation. This is the second family I’ve
met with recently, joining the parish and arranging to
instruct and initiate children of various ages…After the
Spanish Mass on Sunday we had a feast at the Collins
House. The community will continue to gather after
Mass every week. It’s great to have the constant
presence of Jorge Salgado leading the community, and
the great volunteer spirit. It’s a joy to serve this part of
our parish, and I am grateful for their patience with my
language skills…Sunday afternoon I was called to Bev
Ruggles’s home on the death of her husband Leonard. I
met with Bev and her daughters to comfort them at
Leonard’s death, and begin planning for his funeral. I
like to go to the family home right away, if I can.
Sometimes I will meet with the family at the funeral
home as they are making arrangements—just as early
as possible in the process…Monday afternoon I was
called to anoint a parishioner at home. The Hospice
service contacted me and I went over to the home for a
visit and prayer…That evening our RCIA saw a video on
the Eucharist…Tuesday I went back to the Ruggles
home to finalize plans for the funeral. We have a packet
so families can choose the readings, etc. They
graciously sent me some information on Leonard to
help me prepare to preach at the funeral, always
helpful…We cancelled programs Tuesday evening due
to the weather…Wednesday our Finance council met to
review the latest numbers—all of which is on track.
Thanks for their help and guidance…Wednesday
afternoon I went to Fowlers to join the Ruggles family
for visitation and the service. Afterwards we went to 58
Main for supper and conversation…God bless and have
a good week!
March 8, 2015
Regional Penance Services
Tuesday, March 10: 6:00 pm,
Newman Center
Sunday, March 15: 4:00 pm, St. John’s in
Spencerport
Saturday March 21: 11:00 am, St. Leo’s in
Hilton
“Christ Has No Hands But Yours…”
Four senior high teens were given the Hands of
Christ award this past Tuesday, March 3rd by Bishop
Matano at St. Jude’s Church. These teens: Luke
Bamburoski, Amanda Burgio, Alahna
Grady, and Megan Smith, ha v e noticea bly
shown Christian attitudes in their daily lives. We will
recognize them at Nativity the weekend of March 14/15.
Please join them in their celebration and pray for their
continued journey in the Catholic Faith.
Living Stations of the Cross Practice this
Sunday, March 8th are from 3:00 – 7:00 pm
at Nativity in the Church & Parish Center. We
are still in need of a few hands to assist in
the preparation and presentation. We need
musicians, stage hands and a narrator. Any
younger adults that can help??? This time will
allow for practice, dinner together and some
social time.
Attention all current 8th – 11th Graders
The Diocese of Rochester has a tradition of sending young people
to the National Catholic Youth Conference. It’s not often that we
wander away from our own parish to celebrate our Liturgy with
people from different places. NCYC offers young people the chance
to experience the “Big Church” – at least within the United States.
Not that many adults get to worship on this level…and let me tell
you it’s awesome! An information meeting for any teen or adult
interested is Sunday, March 15th after Mass. Meet Lisa O’Brien
at the back of the Church by the bulletin board. Visit http://
youth.dor.org/ncyc/ to preview this wonderful gathering.
For all 6th – 8th graders! Be Not Afraid The Fear Factor
Junior High Retreat Day
Saturday, March 21st from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Join other teens in the Rochester area for faith, food, fun and
friends.
Fee is $25 and will be held at Holy Trinity Parish on 1460 Ridge
Road in Webster.
Contact Lisa O’Brien, Youth Minister, at 503-7632 or
[email protected] for any questions about the above events.
“Praying Deeper”
Come join us this Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm at Nativity BVM Parish Center for “Praying
Deeper,” a chance to learn how to open yourself to God’s grace through meditation. This week we
will be learning about “Lectio Divina” a way of praying the scriptures. Literally meaning “Reading
for the Divine” this way of praying leads us into the deeper meaning of the Bible for us, and helps us to not only read
the Bible, but also pray the Bible. There will be an instruction and questions, followed by an opportunity to practice
this style of prayer. Come and learn how to pray deeper.
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Church of the Nativity, Brockport, New York
Nativity’s Final CMA Report
As of Tuesday, we had 268 parishioners
total pledging $55,596.00 which is
140.01% of our goal of $39,710.00. We
reached 98% of our goal of 270 parishioners/
households participating in the CMA. At this time we
remind you to pay on your pledge, if you haven’t done
so already. Half of all CMA pledges over our goal
come back to the parish!
Thank you to all who have participated!
Paul reminded the Corinthians, "We proclaim
Christ crucified." Christ's weakness is stronger than
any human strength. The power of the cross is
greater than anything the world or evil has to combat
it.
The Lenten season is one of repentance, selfdenial, almsgiving, and prayer. Many in our modern
world do not see any wisdom in denying themselves
anything. Those swept away in a consumer culture
want more and they want it faster, bigger, and better.
They also are looking for easy and quick satisfaction,
unwilling
to
wait
long.
Paul speaks of the "foolishness of God" and how
it is wiser than any human wisdom. Lent is a time to
put aside that which we feel and think as humans
and put on the attitude of Christ. The cross of Christ
is neither easy nor fleeting, and it will ask us to deny
our very selves for him. To the human mind it makes
no sense. However, by putting on Christ and seeing
with his eyes, we see reality with clarity. Our sacrifice
can lead to riches that only a "foolish" man would
covet. But it is exactly there that we are satisfied and
fulfilled.
2nd Annual Rochester Catholic Women’s Conference
Saturday, March 28th, 2015
7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Aquinas Institute, 1127 Dewey Ave
For more information or to register online, visit:
RochesterCWC.org. Registration is $50 or
$35 for students 18-25 years.
March 8, 2015
Noticias de la parroquia
Próximo fin de semana, 14 y 15 de
marzo, nuestra parroquia se unirá a las
parroquias católicas de todo el país para
hacer la Colecta anual del servicio de
ayuda católica (Catholic Relief
Services). Esta
colecta
nacional
especial ayudará a la pastoral social
internacional de la comunidad católica
de Estados Unidos que es llevada a
cabo en nuestro nombre por seis
agencias
católicas
nacionales,
incluyendo Catholic Relief Services,
Servicio Católico de Migración y
Refugiados, Ministerio de Desarrollo
Humano Justicia y Paz de los Obispos de Estados Unidos, y el
Fondo de Ayuda del Santo Padre. ¡Gracias de antemano por su
generosidad!
Retiro de mujeres en Notre Dame casa de retiro en
Canadaigua
Todas las mujeres de nuestra parroquia están invitadas a
inscribirse para nuestro retiro anual, 15-17 de mayo. El tema de
este año es "La Fe bajo fuego" y se discutirá la manera de
permanecer firmes en nuestra fe en un mundo secular. Para hacer
reservaciones, llame a Joan McGuinn (637-6616) o Donna
Glogowski (637-3795) líderes de la parroquia.
Servicios Penitenciales regionales
Las parroquias de nuestra región han programado servicios
penitenciales durante la Cuaresma. Serán servicios comunitarios
con varios sacerdotes disponibles para cada confesión. Los
servicios incluirán la lectura de las Escrituras y cantos, con un
examen de conciencia para ayudar a la confesión. Estos son los
servicios:
- El martes, 10 de marzo: 6:00 pm, Newman Center
- El domingo, 15 de marzo: 4:00 pm, St. John en Spencerport
- El sábado, 21 de marzo: 11:00 am, San Leo en Hilton
Además, la Jornada Diocesana de penitencia y
misericordia tendrá lugar el martes 24 de marzo, con
todas nuestras parroquias abiertas para las confesiones de 12:30
pm-7:30 pm.
Noticias de la Oficina
SOBRES PARA FLORES DE PASCUA.
A partir de este año decidimos incluir sobres de pascua para su
ofrenda, en lugar de que Ud. traiga flores para la
decoración. Estas donaciones se destinarán para las flores
necesarias para decorar la iglesia en el tiempo pascual. Por favor
trate de hacer esta donación antes del Domingo de
Ramos. Una lista de los donantes se pondrá en el boletín de
mediados de Pascua.
Noticias del Ministerio hispano
- Necesitamos: Lectores, Ministros de la Comunión, Monaguillos,
Ujieres, Ayudante de catequista de Primera Comunión.
- Si te gusta cantar o tocas algún instrumento te invitamos a
unirte al coro. Ensayamos los domingos a las 12:30pm.
- Todos los domingos tendremos café después de misa, le
invitamos a traer algo para compartir en familia. Si va a traer algo
por favor, comuníquese con Jorge Salgado.
- Si tiene algún niño que no esté bautizado, por favor trae una
copia de su partida de nacimiento y pide el formulario para
inscribirlo. Los bautismos son los últimos domingos de mes, y las
charlas en la casa de la familia del niño, para ello tenemos que
ponernos de acuerdo para el día y la hora de la charla.
- Ya empezó la preparación para la Primera Comunión. Estás a
tiempo de inscribir a tu hijo/a para recibir este Sacramento a
finales de Agosto.
- A la entrada del templo hay sobres para que pongas tu intención
y podamos orar por ella durante la misa. En el sobre puedes poner
la información que se pide y tu colaboración voluntaria.
- Si quieres compartir tu fe con nosotros, iluminar tu vida con la
Palabra de Dios, te invitamos a unirte a nuestra comunidad que se
reúne los sábados a las 7pm en el centro parroquial.
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Church of the Nativity, Brockport, New York
March 8, 2015
Sunday Financial Offering
Nativity Calendar
February 22, 2015
Budget amount needed per week……………....$6,300.00
Actual amount received…………………...…...….$6,713.64
Over (under) budget year to date………….....($7,580.21)
Attendance…………...….……………………………..………..487
Sunday, March 8—Daylight Savings Time Begins
Religious Education Classes at Home
Timbit Sunday
3-7 pm
Youth Ministry Stations Practice—
Church
Monday, March 9
Liturgical Ministers Info Due to Pamela
7:00 pm
RCIA—Rectory
7:00 pm
Seasonal Choir, Church
Wednesday, March 11
7:00 pm
Praying Deeper: Lectio Divina- Church
Thursday, March 12
6:30 pm
CDA—The Protectives
Friday, March 13—Day of Abstinence
9:15-11:15 am Bible Study—Parish Center
12-2 pm
Holy Hour: Mass, Adoration &
Benediction—Church
7:00 pm
Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March 14
9:00 am
Widows & Widowers—Two Brothers
Catholic Relief Services Collection
Hands of Christ Awards at Mass
10:00 am
Sacrament of 1st Reconciliation—Church
Sunday, March 15
Catholic Relief Services Collection at Mass
Hands of Christ Awards at Mass
10:00 am
Youth NCYC Info Meeting—Meet in
Church, Office
10:15-11:45 am
Youth Ministry Stations of the Cross
Final Dress Rehearsal—Church
Ash Wednesday Collection Additional…$265.00
Black, Native American & Hispanic
Collection Additional………...…………………...$40.00
Thank you for your continued faithful giving!
Mass Intentions
Saturday, March 7—Sts. Perpetua & Felicity
4:30 pm
Elizabeth Scoppa—The Family
Sunday, March 8—Third Sunday of Lent
9:00 am
Paul List—Marjorie Wallace
1:00 pm
Frank Consolie—Bequest
Monday, March 9—St. Frances of Rome
8:00 am
Rev. Dominic Mockevicius & Deceased
Family Members—Bequest
Tuesday, March 10
8:00 am
In Thanksgiving for Prayers Answered
Wednesday, March 11
8:00 am
John Church Sr.—Bequest
Thursday, March 12
8:00 am
Joseph Crupi—Bequest
Friday, March 13
12:00 pm
Catherine Bogdan—Tony & Kathy Pacilio
Saturday, March 14
4:30 pm
Lannie Bailey—The Pacilio’s
Sunday, March 15
9:00 am
Domenico & Maria Carlone—Carmela
Coccitto
1:00 pm
For the people of the parish
The Sanctuary Candle is bur ning
before the Blessed Sacrament
during the month of March
for Maria & Domenico Carlone
by Carmela Coccitto
Religious Education classes this Sunday, March
8 in Church.
For information, please contact Connie Mesiti,
Religious Education Coordinator, at (585) 637-4500
or [email protected].
5th Sunday of Lent– March 14 & 15, 2015
Saturday 4:30 pm
Sunday 9:00 am
Music
Organ and cantor
Contemporary Choir
Greeters/
Ushers
Bill & Joyce Mullen (H), Bill & Mary Butler,
Corrine Seever
Jim Downs (H), Steve Drexel , Helen Hwiecko, Dan
& Lisa Zimmer
Lectors
Sue Genthner, John Kennedy
Trevor Brudz (POF), John Lemke
CLOW
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Kelly Cuzzopoli, Alex Covert (A)
Sacristan/Head
Al Benson
Anita Tate
Extraordinary
Ministers
Carmela Coccitto, Donna Dahl, Dawn Rejewski,
Lynn Thurley
Arden & Tina Campbell, Bill Guilford, Kathy Roberts
Altar Servers
Jake Burchfield, Cameron Fox, Alex Scaglione
Adam Drexel, Rebecca Graves, NEED A
VOLUNTEER