Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 27, 2021

A Catholic Community... Our Lady Queen of Peace & St. Thomas More

Our Lady Queen of Peace
Office Hours
St. Thomas More
601 Edgewood Ave. Rochester, NY 14618
OLQP Tuesday & Thursday 8:0011:00
2617 East Avenue  Rochester, NY 14610
5852443010  email: [email protected]
STM Monday & Wednesday 8:0011:00
5853814200  email: [email protected]

Mass Times (as of 8/15/20)
Other times  call first to be sure we’re here.
Mass Times (as of 8/15/20)
Monday & Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.
www.olqpstm.com
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m.
Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Confessions by appointment only
Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Holy Days of Obligation: as printed in bulletin
Holy Days of Obligation: as printed in bulletin

Sacrament of Baptism
Parents are to notify a parish office soon after they know they are expecting. A pre
baptismal program is required.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)
Adults seeking full initiation, Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, or those wishing to be in full communion with the Roman  Catholic Church are asked to contact a parish office for more information.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
By appointment only. Call the office to schedule.
Sacrament of Matrimony
Arrangements must be made at least six months, preferably a year, in advance of the desired date. A marriage preparation program is required.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
This Sacrament is available for individuals upon request and communal celebrations are periodically scheduled.
Ministry to the Sick
Please call a parish office concerning the needs of the sick,  hospitalized or shut
ins. Those unable to attend Mass may have Communion brought to them.
Prayer Network
For prayer support in time of need, call  Gerri Foos at 944
4888 or [email protected]  Business Office
Mary Kase, Racheal Stepien 585
450
2999 Available at both parishes:

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We graciously welcome all new parishioners and visitors to our community. To register please fill out a “request card” available at church entrances. Please drop it in the collection basket or at the office. A member of our pastoral staff will contact you to complete your registration. Mission Statement The parishes of Our Lady Queen of Peace and St. Thomas More are Roman Catholic Communities that worship and live in faith. Nourished by the Sacraments, Scripture, and a diversity of individual gifts, we understand that our mission comes from Jesus Christ who calls us to teach, to preach, to serve those in need, and to be a presence of Christ in the world. `táá fv{xwâÄx _|ä|Çz |Ç à{x fÑ|Ü|à  It is well accepted among scholars that a section of St. Monday, June 28 St. Irenaeus, bishop, martyr
Luke’s Gospel, in the earliest centuries, was deliberately eliminated

Gn 18:1633 Ps 103:1b4,811 Mt 8:1822
from its transmission to future generations of Christians. OLQP
7:00AM †Juliana G. Belcsak
Dyann Brown Fortunately, an unknown authority included the stray text as an insert

into the  Gospel of St. John. The text, now at John 7:53
8:11, is the Tuesday, June 29 STS. PETER & PAUL, APOSTLES
familiar story of the woman caught in adultery. Recall that while Acts 12:111 Ps 34:29 2 Tm 4:68,1718 Mt 16:1319
Jesus was teaching in the Temple one day, the Scribes and Pharisees STM 8:00 AM †Cheryl Speranza & Marylouise Amering
Paul brought in a woman and placed her in their midst and said to Jesus,   Speranza “Teacher…in the law, Moses commanded us to stone such. What do
you say about her?” Jesus said to them: “Let him who is without sin Wednesday, June 30 The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman
Church
among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” They went away, one Gn 21:5,820a Ps 34:78,1013 Mt 8:2834
by one, leaving Jesus alone with the woman. “Jesus looked up and said to her, ‘Has no one condemned you? … Neither do I condemn
OLQP
7:00 AM †Rev. Michael Mahler
you; go and do not sin again.’” Later on, St. Augustine clarified the Thursday, July 1 St. Junipero Serra, priest
mystery of this disappearing text. He tells us that some bishops were Gn 22:1b19 Ps 115:16,89 Mt 9:18
scandalized that Jesus was so lenient on serious sin and so merciful
STM 8:00 AM †Kathryn Wolff
Anne Wolff to sinners that they ordered the text left out of St. Luke’s Gospel. In
every age there have been bishops and other fellow Christians who Friday, July 2
have not heeded Jesus’ warning, “Judge not, that you be not judged. Gn 23:14,19;24:18,6267 Ps 16:1b5 Mt 9:913
STM 8:00 AM †Dr. Richard & Wanda Lodico
Marty & Mary Jane For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and the   Rimmele  measure you give will be the measure you get.” [Mt. 7:2]    This past week the bishops of the United States conducted Saturday, July 3 ST. THOMAS, APOSTLE
their annual spring meeting by “Zoom.” Among other things, they Eph 2:1922 Ps 117:1b2 Jn 20:2429
voted 168 to 75 to proceed with the preparation of a document on the OLQP 4:30 PM †Warren Gager
Family  Eucharist in three parts: “a mystery to be believed; a mystery to be STM 4:30 PM † Robert Lawrence
Ruth Lawrence celebrated; and “a mystery to be lived.” While this sounds like     
standard stuff, it is the last section which has torn the Bishops Sunday, July 4 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY Conference apart. Bishop Kevin Rhoades, head of the drafting


TIME
Ez 2:25 Ps 123:14 2 Cor 12:710 Mk 6:16a
committee, has argued that “one cannot discuss the centrality of the OLQP 9:00 AM †Silvia Rebeiro
Family Eucharist as the source and summit of the Christian life without STM 11:00 AM †Michael & Carol Diodato
Sherylanne Diodato addressing those actions that inflict damage to the honor due the sacrament or cause scandal to the faithful.” Such thought seems Sanctuary Lamp Intention this week at OLQP is in consistent with that of a USCCB ad hoc committee which, meeting Memory of: David Attridge days after President Biden’s election, recommended writing such a

document on the Eucharist to confront head
on the problem of having a Roman Catholic president who supports abortion rights but

Prayers Requested:
nevertheless continues to receive Holy Communion. Please pray for the individuals who have requested  From the start, the Vatican has been unhappy with the US our prayers: Patrick Brennan, Mary Bush, Mary Bishops’ plan. In a May 7, 2021 letter, the Congregation for the Jean Castellano, James Colterman, Philomena Doctrine of the Faith instructed the US Bishops to proceed very Colucci, Bud Cottier, Gary Feldman, Ralph Grace, cautiously in drafting such a statement on the Eucharist, consulting Mary Helen Hiller, Ginger Ierardi, Steven Kistner, Barbara with other episcopal conferences first and making sure they were Labroi, Rachael M., Lourdes May, Cecile McDonald, Cathy taking the time to achieve moral unanimity among their own Miccia, Janice Milliman, Kelly Farrell Murphy, Dolly Nolan, members. Moreover, Cardinal Ladaria warned in the letter that any Quinn Oliphant, Bob O’Neill, Philip Pinto, Marion Robinson, new USCCB statement ought not single out Catholic political leaders Tom & Kathleen Sullivan, Barb Tindale, Joan Weis, and Phillippa Wilson.
but might challenge Catholics at large to examine themselves regarding their worthiness to receive Holy Communion, “reflecting Lector assignments for next weekend July 3
4 their obligation to conform their lives to the entire Gospel of Jesus OLQP 4:30
Christine Bochen 9:00
Jim Piampiano  Christ as they prepare to receive the sacrament.” The Cardinal also STM 4:30
Bud Foos 11:00
Kathleen Hurley called into question the recent practice of U.S. Bishops to single out  abortion as “the preeminent” moral issue, giving “the impression that Altar flowers for next weekend  abortion and euthanasia alone constitute the only grave matters of OLQP
Solomon Gomez Catholic moral and social teaching that demand the fullest  accountability on the part of Catholics.” continued on page 3
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continued from page 2  You are invited to a Mass of Recognition of  But some bishops could not be so easily persuaded, the Sacrament of Matrimony.
arguing instead for the whole
hearted acceptance of “the Bishop Salvatore Matano will preside at the Church’s discipline that those who obstinately persist in Mass to honor couples who are celebrating manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to Holy Communion.” anniversaries. Those celebrating milestone For other bishops, this seems a far cry from Pope Francis’ jubilees will be given special recognition.
teaching that “the Eucharist, although it is the fullness of Sacred Heart Cathedral on
sacramental life, is not a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak.” [Evangelii Gaudium Sunday August 29 at 2:00 PM.
Please register at: http://conta.cc/3vjYs7x
#47] Or again, Holy Communion “is not the reward of saints,
but the bread of sinners.” If you would like your name and anniversary (25, 50 and  Which side will leave out part of the Gospel this time? above) to be included in the Marriage Anniversaries
Peace to all, F. HTŅ section of the Catholic Courier's September print edition, please send an email or a letter with the following Have You Given Thought to Becoming Catholic? Are information:

you or do you know someone who may be interested in Names, Church and Town where you were married, becoming a full member of the Catholic Church?
wedding date/year, and photo (optional)
Email: [email protected] (due by July 30)
Then a journey called the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Mail:
Wedding Anniversaries
Christian Initiation of Adults) may be just what
Catholic Courier P.O. Box 24379
you are looking for. (There is also a similar 
Rochester NY 146240379
journey for children age 7 and older).  This journey is for anyone who is: Altar flowers at OLQP & STM
● baptized in the Catholic Church, but may not
have made  There are signup sheets at the church First Communion or been Confirmed; entrances for those wishing to donate ● baptized in another Christian Church, but now desire to f lowers to decorate the altar during
become a member of our faith community; July through December. The signup sheets will be ● someone who has not been baptized. available until all slots are filled.
If this sounds like something you may want to be involved in or if you have any questions, please contact Mary Ann Obark at [email protected] or 585
490
0389. COME JOIN US!! You’re invited to an outdoor Jazz Concert OLQP Marian Garden Like to Drive? We are looking for Saturday, July 17 Hero Volunteers to drive Brighton and 6:30
8:30pm Penfield Seniors to Medical Mark Kellogg, Trombone Christopher Azzara, keyboard appointments, town community Amy Azzara, vocals Steve Parisi, bass centers or worship services. BriPen Erik Schmitz, drums Senior Rides program is a part of $2.00/person, $5.00/family (pay when you come) Lifespan's GiveaLift program. If you are not comfortable Dessert and beverages provided driving, but are still eager to help you can sign up to be a Sign up via Flocknote email link or at church entrances. dispatcher which would be matching ride requests from Bring a lawn chair or blanket! the Brighton and Penfield seniors to the volunteer See you there! drivers.

If you are a senior aged 65 or older and need a ride After some Saturday Vigil Masses this summer (listed
within Monroe County please call 5853408674.
below,) families will be invited to attend outdoor stations for
Volunteer drivers are screened and trained by Lifespan, Arts & Crafts, Music, Games, Food and Movie tent to learn a nonprofit organization based in Rochester and about these very important stories of the Old Testament!
dedicated to providing information, guidance and
Registration for these events will begin on June 7th.
services for older adults. Clients must be ambulatory and The first event will take place on:
need to call to request a ride 5 business days prior to an July 31st
OLQP
6:00pm

appointment. Transportation is provided for medical "The Story of Jonah!
appointments from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Trusting God's Plan"
Friday, and on weekends for religious services. Other dates to follow:
Donations are gratefully accepted to cover office August 7th  OLOL 6:30pm
expenses. All staff and drivers volunteer their time and August 14th  OLQP 6:00pm
rides are given based on driver availability.
August 21st  OLOL 6:30pm
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES  contact Jennifer Abdalla at [email protected]
Welcome! … to our new parishioners:  Timothy & Jennifer Coon and their daughters,
Ava & Lilianna
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Readings for The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time  1st Reading Wis 1:1315; 2:2324

God did not make death,
nor does he rejoice in the destruction of the living.
For he fashioned all things that they might have being; and the creatures of the world are wholesome,
and there is not a destructive drug among them nor any domain of the netherworld on earth,
for justice is undying.
For God formed man to be imperishable; the image of his own nature he made him.
But by the envy of the devil, death entered the world, and they who belong to his company experience it.
The Word of the Lord

Responsorial Psalm Ps 30:2,4, 56, 11, 12, 13

R. I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.
I will extol you, O LORD, for you drew me clear and did not let my enemies rejoice over me.
O LORD, you brought me up from the netherworld; you preserved me from among those going down into the pit.
R.
I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.
Sing praise to the LORD, you his faithful ones, and give thanks to his holy name.
For his anger lasts but a moment;
a lifetime, his good will.
At nightfall, weeping enters in, but with the dawn, rejoicing.
R.
I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.
Hear, O LORD, and have pity on me; O LORD, be my helper.
You changed my mourning into dancing; O LORD, my God, forever will I give you thanks. R. I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me. 

2nd Reading 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 1315
Brothers and sisters: As you excel in every respect, in faith, discourse,
knowledge, all earnestness, and in the love we have for you, may you excel in this gracious act also.
For you know the gracious act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, for your sake he became poor,

so that by his poverty you might become rich. Not that others should have relief while you are burdened,
but that as a matter of equality your abundance at the present time should supply their needs,
so that their abundance may also supply your needs, that there may be equality.
As it is written: Whoever had much did not have more, and whoever had little did not have less.
The Word of the Lord

Gospel Mark 5:2143

When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side,
a large crowd gathered around him, and he stayed close to the sea. One of the synagogue officials, named Jairus, came forward. Seeing him he fell at his feet and pleaded earnestly with him, saying,
“My daughter is at the point of death. Please, come lay your hands on her that she may get well and live.”
He went off with him, and a large crowd followed him and pressed upon him.
There was a woman afflicted with hemorrhages for twelve years. She had suffered greatly at the hands of many doctors and had spent all that she had. Yet she was not helped but only grew worse. She had heard about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak. She said, “If I but touch his clothes, I shall be cured.”
Immediately her flow of blood dried up. She felt in her body that she was healed of her affliction.
Jesus, aware at once that power had gone out from him, turned around in the crowd and asked,
“Who has touched my clothes?” But his disciples said to Jesus, “You see how the crowd is pressing upon you,
and yet you ask, ‘Who touched me?’” And he looked around to see who had done it.
The woman, realizing what had happened to her, approached in fear and trembling. She fell down before Jesus and told him the whole truth. He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has saved you.
Go in peace and be cured of your affliction.” While he was still speaking, people from the synagogue official’s house arrived and said, “Your daughter has died; why trouble the teacher any longer?”

Disregarding the message that was reported, Jesus said to the synagogue official, “Do not be afraid; just have faith.” He did not allow anyone to accompany him inside except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James.
When they arrived at the house of the synagogue official, he caught sight of a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. So he went in and said to them, “Why this commotion and weeping?
The child is not dead but asleep.” And they ridiculed him. Then he put them all out.
He took along the child’s father and mother and those who were with him and entered the room where the child was. He took the child by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise!”
The girl, a child of twelve, arose immediately and walked around.
At that they were utterly astounded. He gave strict orders that no one should know this
and said that she should be given something to eat. The Gospel of the Lord
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Staff
“…as a matter of equality your abundance at the present time should
Rev. Joseph A. Hart, Pastor/Co
Administrator  supply their want, so that their abundance may supply your want, that [email protected] there may be equality.”
2 CORINTHIANS 8:14 
Margaret Ostromecki,  Corner
Pastoral Associate/Co
Administrator  One of the tenants of living a grateful and generous lifestyle is giving without expecting anything in return. It is important that we not only grow, nurture and share our [email protected]


gifts; but that we also teach our children and encourage others to do the same. This is the Rev. Daniel Condon, Assisting Priest communal aspect of our Catholic faith. We are the “Body of Christ.” We are called to be [email protected]
dependent on each other and not live in isolation. 
Deacon Art Cuestas [email protected]
Sacrificial Giving as of June 21

Jennifer Abdalla, Director, Faith Formation  Fiscal Year: July 1, 2020—June 30, 2021 [email protected] Thank you for sharing your gift of treasure. May the Lord bless you for your generosity.

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