Our Lady of Mercy St. Brigid’s

Roman Catholic Family

Office for both parishes is located at

44 Lake Street, LeRoy New York 14482

FORTY HOURS DEVOTION

Our Lady of Mercy Church

Sunday, September 23 through

Tuesday, September 25

Eucharist Exposed:

Sunday 12:30 am –5:00 pm

Monday and Tuesday 8:30 am-6:30 pm

Rosary at 6:30 pm

Devotions: 7:00 pm

Sign-up sheets are at the back of the Church.

SERVED BY MERCEDARIAN FRIARS

Fr. Michael J. Donovan, O. de M., Pastor

Fr. James Chia, O. de M., Parochial Vicar

Fr. Justin Freeman, O. de M., Parochial Vicar

Deacon David C. Ehrhart

Office Staff Denise Spadaccia, Director of Faith Formation

Life Teen/Edge, Grades K-11,Youth Minister

Elaine Zalacca, Bookkeeper

Susan Bobo, Parish Secretary

Pat Murphy, Maintenance Coordinator

Parish Contact Numbers Parish Center: 585-768-6543

Parish Fax: 585-768-7093

Fr. Michael

Cell: 585-230-9610

Fr. James

Cell: 585-709-2764

Fr. Justin

Cell: 585-483-0090

Deacon David

Cell: 585-813-3588

Parish Office Hours

Monday-Thursday

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The office is closed from

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

OUR LADY OF MERCY, LEROY ST. BRIGID’S, BERGEN

WEDDING BANNS III

Michael Winter

and Rachel Hains

WEDDING BANNS II

Tyler Scofield

and Allison Beck

Readings for the Week of September 16, 2018

Sunday: Is 50:5-9a/Ps 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [9]/Jas

2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35

Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17

[1 Cor 11:26b]/Lk 7:1-10

Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5

[3]/Lk 7:11-17

Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31--13:13/Ps 33:2-3, 4-5, 12 and

22 [12]/Lk 7:31-35

Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11/Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28 [1]/

Lk 7:36-50

Friday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Mt 9:9-

13

Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49/Ps 56:10c-12, 13-14

[14]/Lk 8:4-15

Next Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20/Ps 54:3-4, 5, 6-8 [6b]/Jas

3:16--4:3/Mk 9:30-37

Our Lady of Mercy Parish

Monday, September 17-St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop & Doc-

tor of the Church 7:00 a.m. Jack Craig by Barbara Colbert

8:00 a.m. Special Intention by The Bobo Family

Tuesday, September 18-Weekday

7:00 a.m. Reparation for Sins Against

the Holy Eucharist by The Smith Family

8:00 a.m. Paul Lapp by John and Mary Margaret Scanlan

Wednesday, September 19-St. Januarius, Bishop & Martyr

7:00 a.m. Ray Ianita (Birth)

by The Family

8:00 a.m. John Fatcheric by Wife and Family

Thursday, September 20-Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gn, Priest, and

Paul Chng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs

7:00 a.m. The Merica Brothers by Marge Merica and Family

8:00 a.m. Mark Bourdon (Anniv)

by Denise and Larry Spadaccia

Friday, September 21-St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist

7:00 a.m. Joyce Stein by The Family

8:00 a.m. Ann Gustainis by Mary Jane and Joe Mathis

Saturday, September 22-Weekday

9:00 a.m. Sam DioGuardi by Henry Tyminski

1:00 p.m. WEDDING: Michael Winter &

Rachel Hains

4:30 p.m. David Tyler by Dale and Lilly Stein

Sunday, September 23-25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:15 a.m. Kenny Stein by Ray and Shelley Stein

8:30 a.m. Lois H. Feneran by Margy Antinore

10:30 a.m. Allen Elliott by Wife and Family

5:30 p.m. For the People of the Parish

St. Brigid’s Tuesday, September 18

8:00 a.m. Kenneth McKenrick by Agnes McKenrick and Family Thursday, September 20 (9:00 a.m.-Third Thursday of each month)

9:00 a.m. George and Buddy Filowick

by Eleanor Filowick

Saturday, September 22

4:00 p.m. Renee Zury by George and Marge Cunninghan

Sunday, September 23

9:00 a.m. Louis Pellegrino by Tom and Jan Armstrong

MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday Our Lady of Mercy

Saturday Vigil 4:30 PM

Sunday 7:15 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM & 5:30 PM

Saint Brigid’s Church

Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM

Sunday 9:00 AM

Daily Mass Our Lady of Mercy

Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM & 8:00 AM

Saturday: 9:00 AM

Saint Brigid’s

Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM

Third Thursday of Month 9:00 AM

Confessions Our Lady of Mercy

Saturday: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

St. Brigid

Saturday: 3:00 PM-3:30 PM

Diocese of Rochester Catholic Men’s Conference Saturday, October 13, 2018

Topic - The Eucharist

Doors open at 7:30 am. At 8:30 am

Mass will be celebrated with the

Most Reverend Bishop Salvatore

Matano. Morning snack and lunch

are included. The cost is $55, $60 at

the door $15 Students. This event

runs from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and

will be held at St. Jude the Apostle Parish on 4100 Lyell

Road in Rochester. Any first time, never before

attended men, may purchase a ticket for $45. For

Carpooling call Gary at 585-768-7535. For more

registration details go to: www.exultrochester.org

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS September 1 & 2, 2018

Our Lady of Mercy .......................................... $8,390.66

Candles ............................................................... ..$143.00

St. Brigid’s………………………………..….. $2,328.00

Candles ..................................................................... $9.85

September 8 & 9, 2018 Our Lady of Mercy .......................................... $7,620.00

Christ the King Seminary .................................. $1,296.00

Candles ................................................................... $98.68

St. Brigid’s………………………………..….. $1,701.00

Christ the King Seminary ..................................... $492.00

Candles ................................................................... $22.51

Thank you for your generosity and support!

Our Lady of Mercy Happenings

SAVE THE DATE-SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2018

WOMEN’S DAY OF REFLECTION

With featured speaker: Brooke Taylor

Topics include “Apron of Grace” Giving

thanks in all circumstances, developing

holy habits and “The Heart of the Matter”

Transforming our heart. Pre-register now

by signing up at the back of the Our Lady

of Mercy or St. Brigid Churches.

Admission includes lunch and the day begins at 10:00am

to 3:00pm. This event will be held at Our Lady of Mercy

Parish in LeRoy. For more information contact Patty

Fernaays at 768-2102.

St. Brigid’s Happenings

RECYCLED TEENS will gather for 9:00 am Mass on

Thursday, September 20th. A short meeting will follow

with guest speaker Gerry Diskin.

COFFEE HOUR is next Sunday, September 23rd

following the 4:00pm Mass. Stop by to catch up with

friends and have coffee and refreshments!

THE LADIES OF CHARITY: The Ladies of Charity

of Buffalo will hold their Annual Fall Fashion Show on

Saturday, September 29th. Along with this fundraiser is

a basket raffle. Our Family Movie Night Basket was so

popular the last time that we would like to do this again.

We hope to get enough donations for possible fill two

baskets! Donations can be left at the back of church

through September 16th. Proceeds support the Ladies of

Charity thrift store on Broadway in Buffalo where needy

families can purchase clothing and small household

items. If you are interested in attending this function,

contact Jan Bausch at 585-315-2717.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY ANNUAL

GOLF OUTING is Sunday, September 30th

at 11:00am at the Churchville Golf Course.

Please join members of the Holy Name for 9

holes of relaxing golf. There is a good mix of

fathers and sons and we encourage all men of

the parish to join us. The format is a four man scramble

that has an adjusted score by using a Calloway scoring

method. This encourages all golfers at ALL skill

levels. Door prizes for all and cold drinks. A sign-up

sheet will be at the back of the church or contact Jim

Quirk at 943-8670, Larry Senf at 494-1812 or Ted

Darocha 737-6245 ted.darocha@gmail.com.

THE HOLY ROSARY is recited a half hour before each

weekend Mass. Saturday Rosary begins at 3:30pm.

Sunday Rosary is recited at 8:30am. Please join your

fellow parishioners in praying the Rosary.

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Please pray for

those who are sick.

We especially ask

that you remember

to pray for the fol-

lowing people: Joe Amico, William Bochicchio, Janet

Boehly, Dick Butler, Diane Coccia, Kara John (Merica)

Coduri, Lucy Cucurullo, Gasper DeFelice, Joshua Din-

nar, Alice DeFelice, Joan Dowdell, Patty Driscoll, Sister

Janet Eppolito, John Ferrara, Lisa Hauslauer, Barbara

Howard, Anne Marie Hutchinson, Mary Indivino, Jose-

phine Ivison, Daniel Jess, Joseph Kuzma, Madonna Lee,

Rita Montgomery, Roger Medley, Louise Panepento,

John Piraino, Deb Pratt, Beatrice Radley, Sam Riggi,

Mary Sardou, Jim Shelby, Phyllis Shephard, Rose Sher-

man, Juliana Spadacino, Berney and Joan Staats, Jennie

Starowitz, Barb Stein (Bergen), George and Donna Ste-

phenson, Ruth Dries Tusch, Ted Hume, and Tina Vernac-

cini.

If you or a loved one is sick and would like to be added to this parish

list, please call the parish office.

Our Lady of Mercy

September 22 & 23

4:30 P.M.

Celebrant: Fr. James

Greeters: William & Rachel Klinkbeil

Servers: Katie Zehler

Lectors: Monica Stocum

Eucharistic Ministers: Nancy Lehrer, Mary Margaret

Scanlan, Judy Ziccardi

7:15 A.M.

Celebrant: Fr. James

Servers: Eric Riggs

Lectors: Shelley Stein

Eucharistic Ministers: Darlyn Hawkins, MaryAnn O’Shea

8:30 A.M.

Celebrant: Fr. Michael

Greeters: Jim & Bonnie Woodruff

Servers: Anina Pabros, Daniel Mark

Lectors: Ron Pangrazio

Eucharistic Ministers: Donna Mooney, Marion Roth,

Joan Call

10:30 A.M.

Celebrant: Fr. Bishop Grosz

Greeters: Cathy Christopher, Regina Diskin

Servers: Gabrielle Cayouette, Mary & Katherine

Warner

Lectors: Gerry Diskin, Gerry Fernaays

Eucharistic Ministers: Pat Clark, Rita McKeon,

Cindy Lawrence

5:30 P.M.

Celebrant: Fr. Justin

Servers: Dylan Maciag, Peter Clark, Katelyn Hardie

Lectors: Amy Hardie

Eucharistic Ministers: Denise Spadaccia

St. Brigid’s Church

4:00 P.M.

Celebrant: Fr. Michael

Hospitality: Marie DiQuattro, Barb Johnston and

Granddaughters

Lectors: Sarah Quirk

Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Kay Casey, Dan Maher

9:00 A.M.

Celebrant: Fr. Sasso

Hospitality: Cathie Brew & Nathanael

Servers: Anna McLaughlin, Nathanael Brew

Lectors: Joe VanDenBosch

Eucharistic Ministers: Lisa Cudney, Bill Zeitvogel,

Linda Boyce

If you are unable to fill your time, PLEASE take the time to

find a replacement. Thank you!

The Knights of Columbus, Edward Pow-

ers Council #2936 will meet Thursday,

September 20 at 7:30pm at the K of C

hall. All members are asked to attend our

regular council meeting. This is a one-

time change of our normal meeting on

the third Tuesday of the month. Anyone

who wishes to know more about the Knights of Columbus

may call Grand Knight, Gary at 768-7535

GriefShare at St. Brigid's Par-

ish Center continues this

week with Session 2,

"Challenges of Grief” on

Wednesdays at noon ( free to bring your own brown bag

lunch) and again at 6:30pm. Both sessions offer the same

content. You do not have to be pre-registered to attend nor

do you need to have attended the first session in order to

come to this one. If you have questions, please call Marie

DiQuattro at 330-6510 or Shirley Wade at 330-

0466. There is a brochure in the back of St. Brigid's and

Our Lady of Mercy Churches which offers more infor-

mation. Encourage those you know who are grieving to

join us. Grief has no time limit.

Our Lady of Mercy & St. Brigid Parishes

800th Anniversary

Pig Roast & Picnic

Sunday, September 23rd

12:00pm

Our Lady of Mercy

Parish Center

44 Lake Street

LeRoy, New York

The meat, coffee, lemonade, water

and all of the paper products will

be provided. Please consider bringing a side dish or des-

sert. Suggestions for sides: corn bread, sandwich rolls,

coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad, macaroni salad. Des-

sert suggestions: brownies, cookies, cupcakes, etc. If possi-

ble we would appreciate these dishes be dropped off at

11:00am to the parish center.

Sign-up sheets are available this weekend for both Our La-

dy of Mercy and St. Brigid Parishes. For questions, please

call the parish office. Thanks!