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Catherine of Parish ~Welcome, We’ve been waiting for you!~ July 19, 2020

ear Friends, Our choirs of Saint Catherine of Siena and the Church of the Transfiguration have been diligent to prepare great recorded music for I am still thanking the good Lord for all of you who have our masses. This past weekend many commented to me and our participated in our masses these past four weeks! Music Director, Pam McInerney, how much they are appreciating the Everyone, except one individual, has expressed comfort D efforts of our joint choirs. As Billy Crystal would say, “they are with our guidelines in participation. It is so wonderful to marvelous!” In consideration of the times, I am grateful to those who hear your joy and enthusiasm coming back as the community of Saint are doing their best for us, most importantly the Lord and our Catherine of Siena. Your Parish Staff continues to make a prayerful liturgies. FYI, our choir members ZOOM every Wednesday evening, commitment to making sure your presence is respected, understanding which is the usual choir practice time, and visit with one another. I have health and safety procedures and addressing the spiritual needs of joined them many a Wednesday and it is great to “be with one everyone. I want to thank you for your faith and witness these past another!” Conversation is joyful and usually no one seems in a hurry to several weeks of our “Homecoming.” cut off the ZOOM! I also want to gratefully acknowledge all of our parish family who have Did you know we acknowledged several let myself and the Parish Staff know you still need some time before this past week in our liturgical life? returning. This is totally understandable. We respect that choice. We Let’s see we had Saint Henry. He was keep you in our prayers and you are spiritually present with us at each married to Saint Cunegunda. They assisted mass we celebrate during the week and weekend. It will be a blessed the poor. He was an emperor who respected day when we can be with one another fully as the sisters and brothers the Church’s freedom, fostering ecclesiastical of Saint Catherine of Siena! and monastic reform. He died in 1024. St. Henry PagePage 2 2 St. St. Catherine Catherine of ofSiena Siena Church, Church, Mendon Mendon New New York York February July 16, 19, 2020 2020

Next there was Saint who died in 1680. If you are unfamiliar with her, can I say, shame on you? Google her. She is so connected to our New York and its history. She led a life of great austerity and love in spite of ridicule and abuse in her life. She is called the “Lily of the Mohawks.” She St. Kateri was canonized in 2012. A wonderful priest of PRAYER TO THE LILY OF THE MOHAWKS our Diocese, now deceased, Father Ed Zimmer, had great devotion to Saint Kateri, her. I think of him fondly this past week on Kateri’s Feast Day. You are revered as the mystic of the American And then all you Bonnie parishioners, did you celebrate Saint wilderness. on Wednesday? Did I see you at mass? He was a Bishop and Doctor of the Though orphaned at the age of four, and left with a Church. Saint Bonaventure, an O.F.M., was scarred face and damaged eyesight from illness, Cardinal of Albano. He authored many biblical you were esteemed among the Mohawk tribe. commentaries and many spiritual and When you asked to be baptized as a Christian, ascetical treatises. We have many Bonnie you subjected yourself to abuse by your people Alumni’s in our parish. I would love it if they St. Bonaventure would plan a time of reflection, spiritual and and were forced to run away. otherwise, why their experience has been so rewarding. FYI, Jack Gardner, who just died was an alumni of Saint Bonaventure. Check out You endured many trials but still flowered in prayer and PBS (WXXI) and hear him speak about the influence this institution holiness, dedicating yourself totally to Christ. had on his life. I ask you to be my spiritual guide along my journey And our Blessed Mother, who has many titles was remembered this through life. past week as Our Lady of Mount Carmel. It Through your intercession, I pray that I may always be touches me in a particular way because I once visited Galilee with dear friends. The loyal to my faith in all things. Sacred Scriptures speak of the beauty of Amen. Mount Carmel and where the prophet

defended the faith of Israel in the living . ...SEEING WITH THE EYES OF GOD… There, at the beginning of the 13th century, Blessed Mother under the title of “Saint Mary of Mount POP UP PRAYER & ACTIVITIES Carmel,” the order of Carmelites had its formal beginning. And, humbly, I was able to celebrate mass on this sacred spot. What an honor that was for my friends and me. Come anytime outside of the Parish Office between

In this time that we are so rightly called to raise our consciousness Noon & 1pm about racism, prejudice and looking at others whose skin is not like our own, I would like to share a prayer, my friend, Father Ed Zimmer † Tues. July 21 † Thurs. Aug. 6 (affectionately known as “EZ”) gave me years ago. † Wed. Aug.19 We live in a rich area of history and lands. Let us pray we may respect what is before us and value everyone person, past and present, who has blessed us. May we live our lives preserving the sacred and making sure everyone lives now and in the future with dignity, respect and love. Do keep His faith, Father Rob  PagePage 3 2 St. St. Catherine Catherine of ofSiena Siena Church, Church, Mendon Mendon New New York York February July 16, 19, 2020 2020

DIGGING DEEPER… We continue our search into Francis’ call to “Care for Our Common Home.” You will find a link to the full text of this encyclical on ÷      our Parish web-site.         

        FOCUS FOR THIS WEEK - Chapter 3 section 1 & 2             ø In chapter 3, examines how technology has Pope Francis changed the world. In section 1, he writes: “There is a tendency to believe that every increase in power means ‘an increase of progress itself’ … as if reality, goodness, and truth automatically flow from AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: technological and economic power as such. The fact is that URGENT NEED... There will be a Red Cross ‘contemporary man has not been trained to use power well because Blood Drive in the Community Center this Wednesday, July 22, 2020 from 2 pm – 7 pm. To our immense technological development has not been accompanied schedule an appointment call 1–800–Red- by a development in human responsibility, values, and Cross or visit www.redcrossblood.org conscience” (105).

Later on, section 2 discusses the effects today’s technocratic RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS... Adult seekers paradigm has on humanity: “There is a growing awareness that interested in becoming full members of the scientific and technological progress cannot be equated with the or wanting to know more progress of humanity and history, a growing sense that the way to a about the Catholic Faith are being gathered better future lies elsewhere. This is not to reject the possibilities for a Journey of Faith. At weekly gatherings, the traditions, teachings and rituals of our which technology continues to offer us. But humanity has changed faith are shared and discussed; questions profoundly, and the accumulation of constant novelties exalts a about God and Church are explored. You superficiality which pulls us in one direction. It becomes difficult to may know family members, friends, co- pause and recover depth in life.” (113) CATHOLIC? WHO ME? workers, neighbors who could use an Pope Francis offers an interesting example when it comes to invitation. If the time is right for you, if you need more information, call Ruth 585 – 624 – 4990 or contemplating our relationship with technological progress. He says: email: [email protected] “If architecture reflects the spirit of an age, our megastructures and  drab apartment blocks express the spirit of globalized technology, PRAYER FOR UNITY… Lord Jesus, as you were about to lay down where a constant flood of new products coexists with a tedious your life for us, You prayed to your Father that all may be one. Today, as we are faced once monotony.” He calls us to “refuse to resign ourselves to this, and again with division and strife caused by racism, continue to wonder about the purpose and meaning of we join our voices to your voice … that all may everything” (113). be one … all nations and races, young and old, This ties into what he describes as “the urgent need for us to near and far … that all of us may feel as one - loved, not feared; safe, not insecure; valued, move forward in a bold cultural revolution …. we need to slow down not scorned; uplifted, not beaten down. May we and look at reality in a different way … we need to recover the all recognize each other as one family, as sons and daughters of values and the great goals swept away by our unrestrained God. May we be united, here on this earth, and may our bonds of delusions of grandeur” (114). charity and love lead us to the eternal life You have prepared for each of us. AMEN

How do you see a sustainable future? What do you think “a bold (Catholic Relief Services) cultural revolution” should look like ? How can we support humanity and technological progress at the same time?

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Sanctuary Candle Intention July 19-July 25, 2020 th Saturday, July 18  SɄ. CȱȽȹȼȼɅɃ ȴȵ LȵȼȼȹɃ in Memory of Mi 6:1R4, 6R8/ Mt 12:38R42 Jack & Mary O’Connor 5:00pm Mary Kibler by Jeremy & Karen Luke Need a Mass or Sanctuary Candle Intention? Sunday, July 19h SȹɈɄȵȵȾɄȸ SɅȾȴȱɉ ȹȾ OɂȴȹȾȱɂɉ TȹȽȵ Contact Parish Office at Wis 12:13, 16R19/ Rom 8:26R27/Mt 13:24R43  585.624.4990 or [email protected] am 8:15  Bernie Wiese by Family WELCOME HOME am 10:30  Betsy & Paul Bourcy by Fr. Rob Monday, July 20th Stewardship of Treasure SɄ. AɀȿȼȹȾȱɂȹɃ, BȹɃȸȿɀ  Actual Budget Variance

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SɄ. LȱɇɂȵȾȳȵ ȿȶ BɂȹȾȴȹɃȹ Thank you for your generous stewardship during this difficult time Mi 7:14R15, 18R20/ Mt 12:46R50  9:00am In Gratitude for Deacon Jim & Deacon Kevin BOOKS THAT TEACH history and oppression are important, but so are Wednesday, July 22nd books that celebrate the accomplishments of color with your children or grandchildren. *List originally appeared in the New York Times. SɄ. Mȱɂɉ MȱȷȴȱȼȵȾȵ 2 Cor 5:14R17/ Jn 20:1R2, 11R18 Ages 0-3  9:00am In Thanksgiving for the Staff of Transfiguration “the Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats…. Series of books about a Thursday July 23rd black boy named Peter who lives in SɄ. BɂȹȴȷȵɄ, RȵȼȹȷȹȿɅɃ the city demonstrates curiosity and bravery. Jer 2:1R3, 7R8, 12R13/ Mt 13:10R17  9:00am Betsy Bourcy Ages 3-5 “Saturday” by Oge Mora…. About a Friday, July 24th mom and daughter who’s Saturday is filled with disappointments. SɄ. SȸȱɂȲȵȼ MȱȻȸȼɅȶ, PɂȹȵɃɄ Jer 3:14R17/ Mt 13:18R23 9:00am For all affected by Covid19 Ages 5-8  Saturday, July 25th “Each Kindness” by Jacqueline Woodson…. As the new girl in SɄ. JȱȽȵɃ, AɀȿɃɄȼȵ school she is shunned because 2 Cor 4:7R15/ Mt 20:20R28 she seems different. 5:00pm For all those who are sick and are in need of prayers  Sunday, July 26th  Ages 9-12 “Resist” by Veronica Chambers…. SȵɆȵȾɄȵȵȾɄȸ SɅȾȴȱɉ ȹȾ OɂȴȹȾȱɂɉ TȹȽȵ Recounts 35 profiles of Ordinary 1 Kgs 3:5, 7R12/ Rom 8:28R30/Mt 13:44R52   People who rose up against am tyranny and injustice and shares a 8:15  Robert Gruber, Jr. by The Gruber Family lesson for how kids can fight 10:30am Sue & Rich Portland 60th Anniversary by Kathleen Conahan injustice in their own lives! PagePage 5 7 St. St. Catherine Catherine of of Siena Siena Church, Church, Mendon Mendon New New York York February July 16, 19, 2020 2020 Contact Us! Parish Office………….…... 624-4990 Masses:Saturday 5pm Fax………………………… 624-4996 Sunday 8:15am Website……………………. www.saintcath.org Sunday 10:30am Office Email..………………. [email protected] Monday-Thursday 9am Bulletin Email………………. [email protected] Reconciliation: Saturday 4pm-4:30pm or by appointment Parish Staff Maureen O’Connor Parish Finance Director [email protected] Extension 5 Pam McInerney Music Director [email protected] 624-4990 Ruth Maier SSJ Pastoral Associate [email protected] Extension 8 Karen Luke Pastoral Associate of Christian [email protected] Extension 9 Formation & Youth Ministry Sharon Hurley Wedding Coordinator 624-4990 Laura Cutter Book Keeper [email protected] 624.4990 Deacon James Carra Deacon [email protected] Extension 7 Deacon Kevin Carges Deacon [email protected] 624.4990 Crawford Butler Facilities Manager [email protected] Extension 4 Fr. Rob Bourcy Pastor [email protected] Extension 2 Jennifer Yates Parish Pastoral Council Chair [email protected]

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