St. Mary & St. Mark Roman Holley & Kendall NY

November 21—November 29, 2020 34th Week in

From the Pastor’s Desk…

Dear Parishioners,

Today the Entire Universal Church celebrates the of the “Christ the Eternal King of kings”. Church today with this joyful acclamation ends the of 2020 and begins a New Year of the church 2021 from the 1st Sunday of .

Christ the King is a title of Jesus in Christianity referring to the idea of the Kingdom of God where the Christ is described as seated at the Right Hand of God[1] (as opposed to the secular title of King of the Jews mockingly given at the crucifixion).

Many Christian denominations consider the kingly office of Christ to be one of the threefold office: Christ is a prophet, priest, and king. The titles of "Christ" and "king" are not used together in the gospel, but "Christ" is in itself a royal title (i.e. "the anointed [king]"). In the Greek text, the Christ is explicitly identified as king several times, so in Matthew 2:2 ("Where is the newborn king of the Jews?"). In John 18, Pilate refers to the implication that the Christ is a royal title by inquiring explicitly if Jesus claims to be the "king of the Jews" Similarly, in John 1:49, Nathanael addresses Jesus as "the king of Israel" In the Gospel of Luke, the angel Gabriel proclaims to Mary, "Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.

Outside of the gospels, the First Epistle to Timothy (6:14–15) explicitly applies the phrase of "king of kings and lord of lords" adapting the Pentateuch's declaration, for the Lord your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, to Jesus Christ. In the Book of Revelation it is declared that the Lamb is "King of kings and Lord of lords".

The concept of Christ as king was the subject of an address given by Eusebius about AD 314. Depictions of the imperial Christ arise in the later part of the fourth century. Pope Pius XI's first was Ubi arcano Dei consilio of December 1922. Writing in the aftermath of World War 1, Pope Pius noted that while there had been a cessation of hostilities, there was no true peace. He deplored the rise of class divisions and unbridled nationalism, and held that true peace can only be found under the Kingship of Christ as "Prince of Peace". "For Jesus Christ reins over the minds of individuals by His teachings, in their hearts by His love, in each one's life by the living according to His law and the imitating of His example.

Christ's kingship was addressed again in the encyclical Quas primas of Pope Pius XI, published in 1925. Michael D. Greaney called it "possibly one of the most misunderstood and ignored of all time.”The pontiff's encyclical quotes with approval of , noting that Jesus's kingship was given to him by the Father, and was not obtained by violence: "'Christ,' he says, 'has dominion over all creatures, a dominion not seized by violence nor usurped, but his by essence and by nature.'" He also referenced Leo XIII's 1899 Annum sacrum wherein Leo relates the Kingship of Christ to devotion to his .

Pope Pius XI instituted the feast of in 1925 to remind Christians that their allegiance was to their spiritual ruler in heaven as opposed to earthly supremacy. Pope Benedict XVI remarked that Christ's kingship is not based on "human power" but on loving and serving others.[9]

The of 1969 moved its observance in the to the last Sunday of Ordinary Time, the final Sunday of the liturgical year. However, Catholics who observe the pre-Vatican II General Roman Calendar of 1960, and members of the Anglican Catholic Church celebrate it instead on the last Sunday of October, the Sunday before All Saints' Day, the day assigned in 1925.

In today’s gospel Jesus is pictured as Judge sitting upon His glorious throne before all nations with His angels. St Paul tells to Corinthians that risen Jesus will reign until evil in every form has been destroyed. Then Jesus will return the kingdom over to the Father. At the end there will be only two kingdoms: The kingdom of God where there will be happiness and peace, known as “Heaven”, and the kingdom of Satan where there will be endless remorse and suffering, known as “Hell”. It is we who have to choose through life whether we want to go to Heaven and to Hell.

Let us acclaim Jesus as our King of heart, mind and soul today and prepare ourselves to welcome the Royal King of Peace during Advent and as the Lord one who governs us and dwells among us, Maranatha. We pray for one another during this pandemic time and seek the Lord’s grace of healing and speedy recovery. Father John

Foster Parents Needed!!

Orleans County is in need of nurturing individuals to Weekly Calendar become foster parents. As a foster parent, you are responsible for the temporary care of a child who has Sunday 11/22 Pie/Bread Pick-Up after

been placed outside of their home. This can be a Monday 11/23 8:30am-8:00pm Adoration at difficult time of disruption and change. Giving a St. Mary child a safe, stable, and nurturing environment is very important and rewarding. Please consider opening Tuesday 11/24 6:30pm An Evening of your heart and homes to these children. Contact Prayer- The Rosary Carrie O'Neill at (585) 590-4105 or Judy Schult at at St. Mark

(585) 589-3161 for more information. Wednesday 11/25 4:00pm An Evening of **PLEASE SEE THE DISPLAY AT ST. MARK’S CHURCH** Prayer- The Rosary at St. Mary Parish Office closes at Noon Please note: The parish office will close at 12:00 noon on Thursday 11/26 Happy Thanksgiving Parish Office Closed Wednesday, Nov. 25 and will be closed on Thursday, Nov 26 Friday 11/27 Parish Office Closed & Friday, Nov 27 in observance Saturday 11/28 of Thanksgiving. Sunday 11/29 Advent Begins THANKSGIVING DAY MASS will be held at 8:00AM on Thursday morning at St. Mary’s Church. CHURCH BASKET RAFFLE to be held in conjunction with the Christmas Craft Show on December 5, 9am-3pm at St. Mary’s SENIORS, need a ride to the store or bank? Theme baskets needed! Please

consider donating a basket for our Every other Tuesday we offer a ride to raffle on Dec.5. Donations can be Walmart, Aldi, Wegmans, and banks at dropped off at the Parish Center 10:30 AM. This week, Tuesday, during regular business hours. November 24, is shopping with “Ingrid”. Many thanks for your If you would like to go, call Ingrid at continued support! 638-8160 to arrange for your ride. Please contact Cathy Renko at 748-1118 with any questions or if you need a container or help wrapping your donation.

Parish Council News!

The parish council has had 2 current members step down recently. In order to fill those positions, Father John will be appointing one member to the council from St. Mary’s and one from St. Mark’s. These new members will serve out the terms of the resigning members and a new parish council nomination/vote will be held at a later date.

St. Mary-St. Mark Christmas Craft Show will be held Saturday, December 5 from 9am-3pm in the Parish Center of St. Mary’s. There will be 3 floors of holiday shopping so stop by for the perfect gift or to treat yourself to something special! Don’t forget to get your tickets for the basket raffle, including handmade items, theme baskets and authentic Buffalo Bills & Buffalo Sabres memorabilia!! The St. Mary’s Giving Tree will be up on Saturday, November 28th!!

Due to Covid guidelines that must be Saturday, Nov. 21 4:00pm Kenneth Spychalski followed by the Holley Vigil by Mary & Fred Harrington Community Center, they are unable to accept wrapped presents or gifts for Sunday, Nov. 22 8:30am Jessica & Nicholas Penna children this holiday season. But our community needs support more than ever this year!! Our Lord Jesus Christ by Ron & Nara Penna King of the Universe 10:30am Catherine Bubb (Birth) The Community Center is asking for each child to by Amy receive a gift card. Please take a tag from the Christmas tree and return it along with the gift card, Monday, Nov. 23 8:00am Betty Vendetti in an envelope clearly labeled “Giving Tree” to by Vendetti Family church in the collection basket or drop off in the par- ish center. Please DO NOT leave gift cards around Tuesday, Nov. 24 8:00am Agnes Rhoden the tree in church. Gift cards must be returned to the St. Andrew Dung-Lac by John & Barb Girvin church in the collection basket NO LATER than and Companions Sunday, December 13.

We are looking forward to next year’s holiday Wednesday, Nov. 25 8:00am Gregory Carges season when we can fill children’s holiday wishes St. Catherine of by Barb Carges with wrapped gifts. Thank you for your Alexandria understanding and support this season!! *At this time, St. Mark’s will not be hosting a giving Thursday, Nov. 26 8:00am Mike DeFilipps tree this year. Thanksgiving by Deb DeFilipps

Friday, Nov. 27 8:00am Earl Lavender (Birth) CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! by Jackie Nau The Parish Council and the Liturgical Decorating Committee are Saturday, Nov. 28 4:00pm Kenneth Spychalski sponsoring a “Christmas Vigil by Catherine & Bob Renko Angels” Ornament Sale. Please consider purchasing a wooden angel Sunday, Nov. 29 8:30am Bernadette DeLorm ornament that will be personalized with 1st Sunday of Advent by Chris DiNatalie your loved one’s name and hung on our church 10:30am Anita Piedimonte Christmas trees. After the Christmas season you will by Amy Engert be given the ornament as a keepsake for your family. Please see the bulletin insert for more information on

ordering. Contact Laurie Ballard with any questions. Please pray for the faithfully departed that they

may rest in peace in the eternal light of Christ: REMINDER!

Betty Vendetti Please pick up all pies and Monk’s bread after Mass this weekend! Pick up will be in the Please pray for the following: basement of St. Mark’s and in the basement of John Dellaquila, Jane Doran, Brenda Emery, Paul Farrelly, John the parish center at St. Mary’s after each Mass. Krizan, Marge Kruger, Stacy Lynaugh, James Manno, Josephine Paduano, Cindy Piedimonte, Suzy Pratt, Wayne Weekly Offerings for Nov. 14 & Nov. 15 Schiavone, Chic Semple, Glen Spellan, James Talbot Sr., William Talbot, Stacy Tipton, Evan Valentine, Nancy Welch, Mass Attendance Regular Collection Joyce Westveer, Chris Wing, Francis Zambito 4:00pm 43 $289.00 (Intentions for the sick are taken from PARISHIONERS for IMMEDIATE FAMILY with permission from the infirmed, and remain on the list for 3 8:30am 38 $1260.00 months. Please call the office to return the infirmed to the sick list.) 10:30am 56 $530.00

E-Giving $590.00

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St. Mary-St. Mark Parish has resumed our regular weekday and weekend Mass schedule with 33% capacity. Social distancing and sanitizing measures are in place. Facemasks are required and should cover your mouth AND nose.

Dispensation from Sunday Mass is in place for those who are vulnerable or uncomfortable returning at this time.

St. Mary’s Church will be open daily from 8:30am-6:00pm for private prayer and devotions St. Mark’s Church will no longer be open daily

PARISH COUNCIL FINANCE COUNCIL PARISH BOARD OF TRUSTEES [email protected] [email protected] Gail Christ Dorothy Morgan –President Vince Nicolia — President Jeff Miller Nick Schicker — VP Father John Arogyasami Ed Morgan Penny Cole — Secretary Sharon Chaplain—Staff Liaison Tony Piedimonte Jackie Nau—Staff Liaison Francis D’Andrea Fr. John Arogyasami Larry Frazer Laurie Ballard Marilyn Schicker Debbie DeFilipps Jim Sheffer Buffie Edick Larry Frazer John Morriss

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE PARISH STAFF Saturday 4:00 PM St. Mary Office Hours Mon. Wed.& Fri. 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Fr. John Arogyasami -Pastoral Administrator Sunday 8:30 AM St. Mark [email protected] 10:30 AM St. Mary Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 AM to Noon Jackie Nau-Pastoral Associate/DRE WEEKDAY MASS [email protected] Monday—Friday 8:00AM St. Mary Parish Office Sharon Chaplain-Parish Finance Bookkeeper ADORATION OF THE BLESSED 13 South Main Street [email protected]

SACRAMENT Holley, NY 14470 Sharon Scialdone - Parish Secretary 1st, 2nd, 4th Monday of the Month Phone: 585-638-6718 [email protected] 8:30AM-8:00PM St. Mary Fax: 585-638-3210 Bradley Vogel -Organist/Choir Director 3rd Monday of the Month [email protected] 10:00AM-8:00PM St. Mark WEBSITE: www.stmarystmark.org Follow us on FB and Instagram Edward Ciccoline - Maintenance SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION @St. Mary-St. Mark Roman Catholic Parish Bill Bower - Maintenance Saturday 3:00pm-3:45pm St. Mary’s Laurie Vogt– Housekeeping Sunday 8:00am-8:30pm St. Mark’s Sunday 10:00am-10:30am St. Mary’s