CHURCH OF ST.

Rev. William B. Leone: Pastor 207 Garfield Street Rev. William Endres: In Residence East Rochester, NY 14445 Deacon Dermot Loughran http://stjeromerochester.org/ Sr. Clare Brown, SSJ: Pastoral Associate email: [email protected]

April 25, 2021

Diocesan Public Policy “Lord, when did we see You… in prison?” Matthew 25:39 Our Diocesan Public Policy Committee continues to ask Catholics to learn about and speak out for more humane conditions for incarcerated people. In New York State, even as the LIVE THE LITURGY overall prison population has declined, Inspiration of the Week the percentage of older incarcerated The Cornerstone is the first stone people has increased. One in four are that is laid and the stone that not only 50 or older. The vast majority are determines how the other stones are Black and brown people, highlighting placed but the position of the entire the racial bias in the system. Research structure. As human beings, we need shows older people, especially those a cornerstone or reference point so who were convicted of serious crimes, that our lives can be properly placed have the lowest reincarceration rates of and positioned. Our cornerstone any age cohort, posing little to no risk. determines not only how we see We are asking for your support of two ourselves but who we will become. bills that would give more prisoners the Without a cornerstone or reference opportunity to be released on parole. point, we will be disconnected, Second Collection The Fair and Timely Parole (S.1415/ disoriented, and poorly positioned for This weekend, April 24th & 25th, A.4231) bill would mandate that effective action in our world. In we will take up the Catholic Home prisoners who’ve served their terms be order to be the children of God we Missions Appeal. Nearly half our are, Jesus Christ needs to be our granted parole unless they pose a clear country is considered mission risk of violating the law. It would give cornerstone and the reference point territory. This appeal helps our for all that we do. He alone is the people a chance to be assessed for brothers and sisters here in the United Good Shepherd who can guide parole on the reforms they’ve made to through life’s questions and States who do not have access to their characters, and not just on their challenges, bringing us to proper basic pastoral services like Mass, the past crimes. The Elder Parole (S.15/ pasture. Without this proper base, we sacraments, and religious education. A.3475) bill allows people in New can easily fall into the trap of self- Through your support, the Catholic York State prison aged 55 and older aggrandizement and quickly lose our Home Missions Appeal helps these who have served 15 or more way. If that happens, then moral mission dioceses form vibrant faith consecutive years to be considered for principles, proper conduct, justice, communities and strengthens the parole, regardless of their crime or wisdom, and virtue will be difficult to Church at home. Your support of this sentence. Please call your Assembly find. We need to listen to the right appeal helps ease the struggle of these member and State Senator and ask voices and allow God to show us how dioceses. Please be generous. We ask them to support these bills: State to build our house well. Salvation that you put your contribution in a Senate switchboard:(518) 455-2800. only comes from God and only God separate envelope and mark it Second State Assembly switchboard: (518) 455 will protect us, no matter the cost. Collection. -4100. Page Two Church of St. Jerome, East Rochester, NY Please Pray for Those in the Military: Notre Dame Retreat House’s Monday, April 26, 2021 Spring “Desert Days” Easter Weekday (5151 Foster Rd. Canandaigua, NY 14424)

7:30 a.m. Lois Alfieri, 1st Anniversary Desert Days” are special days for Lord, hold our troops in Your loving Remembrance by Vince individuals seeking a ONE DAY hands. Protect them as they protect Alfieri & Family retreat alone with God. As we us. Bless them and their families for Tuesday, April 27, 2021 continue to navigate these challenging the selfless acts they perform for us in Easter Weekday times, give yourself an opportunity to our time of need. We ask this in the converse with God in order to name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. 7:30 a.m. Luciano Galanti by Sister, Amen. Vicky revitalize your life and heart. We will give you the time, space and Wednesday, April 28, 2021 PVT. Kyle Anderson materials all you need to do is come Peter Chanel, Priest & Brandon Beauchamp USAF with a willing heart and an open USMA Matthew Blejwas Saint Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest mind. Specialist Aaron Brochu 7:30 a.m. August Tochelli by Barbara Three dates for Spring: Airman Rachel Brock Crane Dorsey May 5th; May 19th and June 2nd. BM3 Mary Carr USN Thursday, April 29, 2021 Note that in order to address social Captain Craig Carlisle Saint , & distancing requirements and needs, at Chief Master Sgt. Matt Clancy Sgt. Robert DeMaria US Army this time we are limiting attendance 1st LT Matthew J. Dunn USMC 7:30 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory by on each “Desert Day” to fifteen (15) AO2 Timothy Fennell USN Silva people—open to men and women. Captain Brian Findlay Friday, April 30, 2021 The day begins at 8:45am and Lt. Kurt Findlay Saint Pius V, concludes at 3:00pm . During your Sgt. Frate time with us, our priests are available CW5 Thomas Grove 7:30 a.m. Walter Cavatassi by Teresa for confession and/or conversation Cpl. Kevin Harte Quinzi Willette and will offer mass at the closing of LT. Bart Hicklin USN Saturday, May 1, 2021 our day. CPT. Jeffrey Huddle US Army First Saturday The cost is $25.00 and includes Sgt. Ryan Jackson HM1 Christian R. Kissel USN , The Worker lunch! To register, please contact us Ryan LaFountain 8:00 a.m. Grace Smith by Joe & Mary at [email protected]. or call PVT. Jack Leonardo US Army Ann Perham 585-394-5700. HM3 Marcella Levato USN 4:30 p.m. Rocco & Mary Albanese Bryan McAuliff USN Platino by F amily PVT. Brett McCarthy US Army HM3 John Ross McCarthy USN Sunday, May 2, 2021 The Catholic Courier is seeking Staff Sgt. Nathaniel McAvoy Fifth Sunday of Easter reader feedback in order to help CPT. Richard R. McPhee CPT. Shannon McPhee 8:00 a.m. Angelina Morabito, Fourth improve and shape our future content. Anniversary Remembrance We have released a readership survey Staff Sgt. Joseph Meritt Jr. PVT. Megan Rossi USMC by Sam & Marilyn Morabito that we would appreciate if you CPT. AJ Spacher US Army 10:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish shared with your parishioners. Staff Sgt. Alesa Whelehan The survey can be found at this link: Tech. Sgt. Christopher Whelehan https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ SR Darroch Zingg USN couriersurvey2021 Amazon gift cards and tickets to events at Fairport’s Casa Larga Let Us Pray Vineyards are among the prizes area Please remember in your readers could win for participating in prayers those members the Catholic Courier’s 2021 of our parish in the readership survey. hospital, the sick at home, and those in nursing homes. In addition, all survey participants who complete at least 14 questions In your Christian charity, you are will receive a coupon code for use at asked to pray for those who have died. the Courier’s SmugMug site, where May the Lord strengthen their families and friends at their time of they can choose a FREE 5”x 7” print loss. from hundreds of images created by Courier photographers. Page Three Church of St. Jerome, East Rochester, NY April 25, 2020

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Good News! Dear Padre Saturday at 4:30 p.m., Sunday at 8:00 & 10:00 April 25, 2021 April 25, 2021 HOLY DAYS Please consult Bulletin Fourth Sunday of Easter (B) Am I sinning when I work or shop Acts 4:8–12; 1 Jn 3:1–2; Jn 10:11–18 on Sunday? DAILY MASSES Mon.-Fri. - 7:30 a.m. For many of us, our only connection Biblical tradition states that the Consult bulletin for changes with sheep is with the cuddly white Sabbath is the day that God rested creatures found on holy cards. from the labors of creation. Sunday is SACRAMENT OF Call Rectory Office 586-3231 However, that image strays from the also the day we commemorate facts. Sheep are not household Christ’s resurrection from the dead SACRAMENT OF animals. They live outdoors; they lie and the inauguration of the new RECONCILIATION down in grass, dirt, and mud. creation. Saturday: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Furthermore, unlike many other We rightly refer to Sunday, then, as (or by appointment) animals, sheep cannot clean the Lord’s day. This being so, it’s PARISH STAFF themselves. I’m not denigrating important that we do everything Judy Joslin, Religious Education sheep, just putting aside any fanciful possible to keep the Lord’s day holy Administrator. view of their nature. and ensure that we reserve adequate Kevin & Karin Spears, Youth Ministry Raising sheep was an important time on Sunday for worship, rest, and Denise Peterson, Secretary recreation. Patrick Vogt, Business Manager occupation in the ancient world. In Teresa Galbier, Music Director fact, the royalty’s governance of Today, many activities, social people was often described as services, and family needs require KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS shepherding. was told: “You some people to work on Sundays. In John Schroth - Grand Knight, 585-202- shall shepherd my people Israel” (2 fact, many people have only the 1673,more info: www.KofC.org 5:2). Later, when the royalty weekends to do the errands and TELEPHONES were not faithful to this charge, God activities that sustain their families. Rectory………...……………….586-3231 declared: “I myself will pasture my Our participation in such activities Faith Formation Office ...... 586-3231 sheep” ( 34:15). This startling and services is not a sin, nor does it Website:http://stjeromerochester.org/ characterization of God became a mean that those who do need to work Email: [email protected] characterization of Jesus. cannot find an appropriate way to sanctify the Lord’s day and allow PARISH MEMBERSHIP Grime and animal smells, the blood We welcome you to worship regularly of births and deaths, inclement time for the worship, rest, and with us and to join our Parish weather, and the threat of predators renewal that are proper to the day. Community formally, offering your time, mark the life of a committed Even so, we must guard against talents, and financial support. shepherd. Human comfort was treating the Lord’s day as just another Newcomers are wholeheartedly received secondary to the needs of the sheep. workday, or a continuation of our into membership by simply registering at the office at their convenience. Sheep actually learn to recognize the Saturday shopping spree. Remember voice of the one who feeds them, that the primary focus on Sunday cares for them, protects them. The should be participating in the Mass shepherd’s voice seems to say: I am and growing our relationship with the here for you, because you are mine. Lord. As “the good shepherd,” Jesus is For more information on this topic, totally committed to us, his sheep. He see paragraphs 2184 through 2195 of attends to our needs, willing to risk the Catechism of the Catholic his own security in order to save us. Church. His care for us seems to say: I am -Fr. Scott Katzenberger, CSsR here for you, because you are mine. -Sr. Dianne Bergant, CSA Private Prayer: Please Note the change to the hours the Church is open for private prayer. The Church will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. until further notice. A Place To THIS SPACE IS Remember,Celebrate & Heal Harloff OPEN 7 DAYS | 249-1000 Funeral Home 101 Despatch Dr., East Rochester 803 S. WASHINGTON STREET EAST ROCHESTER LET US PLACE (585) 586-5948 YOUR AD HERE. Jeffrey A. Jennings Scott L. Schmitt RICHARD H. KEENAN Funeral Homes Inc. Serving Your Family As Our Own For Over 50 Years

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