Catholic Parish January 24, 2021 Central Office: 13 North Street Geneseo, NY 14454 5852431100 www.stlukelivingstoncounty.org Parochial Administrator: Rev. Bernard Dan Parochial Vicar: Rev. Jeffrey Tunnicliff
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Holy Angels Church Street Nunda, NY St. Lucy 2770 Retsof Avenue Retsof, NY St. Mary 4 Avon Road Geneseo, NY St. Patrick 46 Stanley Street OUR SACRAMENTAL LIFE TOGETHER Mt. Morris, NY RECONCILIATION: MARRIAGE Saturday 3:15 pm 3:34 pm (SL) Please contact the parish office at least 9 St. Thomas Aquinas Thursday 5:15 pm M6:45 pm (SM) months before desired date. PreCana, 175 Main Street 3rd Thursday 2:00 pm 3:00 pm (SP) Fully Engaged program, and active parish Leicester, NY or anytime by appointment. membership are the ordinary preparations for marriage in the diocese of Rochester. Newman Community SUNY Geneseo BAPTISM ANOINTING OF THE SICK Interfaith Center Baptisms are celebrated after Please contact the parish office when Mass, on the first & third Sunday hospitalization is imminent or when a Geneseo, NY of the month, except during Lent. prolonged convalescence confines a Please call the parish office for person to their home. Groveland Correctional Facility preparation and scheduling. Livingston County Jail HOLY ORDERS If you’re interested in serving the People of God as a priest, please contact the Office of Vocation Awareness at 5854612890. Page Two St. Luke the Evangelist Parish Community
Mass Schedule I wish the Old Testament reading had begun chapters Saturday January 23 earlier, when we would have read that upon receiving the 4:00 pm (SL) † Minnie & Bill Spezzano by Walt & Gloria Word, “Jonah made ready to flee to Tarshish, away from Purtell & Gail the Lord. He went down to Joppa, found a ship going to Sunday January 24 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Jon 3: 15, 10; 1 Cor 7: 2931; Mk 1: 1420 Tarshish, paid the fare and went aboard to journey with 8:00 am (SM) † Elaine M. Universal by the Family them to Tarshish, away from the Lord.” Instead we get the 8:15 am (HA) † Stephen Smith by Jim & Mary Spateholts impression that he set out immediately and without any 10:00 am (SP) † Harold Long, Sr. & Deceased Members of the objections. If you read through the end of the book of Long, Victoria & Fisher Families by Harold Long, Jr. & Jonah, you’ll find that he did do God’s bidding; he Family preached to the Ninevites, who repented and were spared by 10:15 am (SM) † Jeri Quirk by John & Jackie Robinson Monday January 25 Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle God. But Jonah hadn’t expected that and thought the 8:00 am (SM) † Rev Theodore Gerken by Ed & Kate Donohue Ninevites should have been punished. The book ends with Tuesday January 26 St. Timothy, St. Titus God’s reproving Jonah about his anger and a reminder of 8:00 am (SP) † Milton A. Barron by Phil & Margaret God’s own mercy for his people. Grandshaw Wednesday January 27 St. Angela Merici In contrast, when Simon and Andrew were called by Jesus, 8:00 am (ST) † Margaret Vangalio by Mary Schryver “they abandoned their nets and followed him.” Then Jesus Thursday January 28 St. Thomas Aquinas called James and John, who “left their father, Zebedee, in NO MASS the boat along with the hired men and followed him.” No Friday January 29 objections, no looking back, and Jesus did indeed, make 8:00 am (ST) † Albert Medeiros by Jim & Mary Spateholts Saturday January 30 them “fishers of men.” Throughout the rest of their lives, 4:00 pm (SL) † Margaret Spezzano by Walt & Gloria Purtell & amidst hardship and persecution along with miracles and Gail joy, they ‘caught’ several followers to Christ and their Sunday January 31 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time witness still does. Dt 18: 1520; 1 Cor 7: 3235; Mk 1: 2128 Those different responses caused me to reflect upon a few 8:00 am (SM) † James & Anna Maniscalco by Their Family things: How have I responded to God’s call? Is/was my first 8:15 am (HA) † Zvonko Perhaj by Maya & Otto Welzmueller 10:00 am (SP) † Tony & Anna LaBarbera by Nick & Francine reaction to run away, like Jonah, for whatever reason? Have 10:15 am (SM) † Charlie Parent by David Dwyer I ‘counted the cost’, afraid to follow because of what might happen to me? Have I reluctantly responded, anticipating a certain outcome, and felt “let down” by God when it turns out differently? Or have I heard the call and reacted Sanctuary Candles through February 6: immediately M dropped everything to follow Jesus? Have I In Memory of Harold Long, Sr. & Deceased of ‘counted the cost’ and found that any way besides Long, Victoria & Fisher Families by Harold following Jesus will be too expensive? What about if I Long, Jr. & Family. weren’t the one called, but the one left behind in the boat or with the abandoned nets? Do I support others in their faith journey? Do I allow others the freedom or space to follow Remember in your prayers those who have died, God or do I resent that their response might cause me some especially Jane Reilly. discomfort? Because of free will, we have the choice of how to respond to God’s call to us and to others but as the second reading reminds us, “time is running out…..the world in its present form is passing away” and the Gospel acclamation tells us, “The kingdom of God is at hand”, we should remember that the only ‘right’ response to God is “YES” and the ‘right’ time is “NOW. Leslie Nieves
You can view St. Luke’s Sunday Mass, at 10:15 AM on YouTube. We are livestreaming Sunday Mass at 10:15 am every Sunday on St. Luke’s YouTube Channel, found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCLb4aX14NU9GRkCHPbCgznw You can also find the link on St. Luke’s website www.stlukelivingstoncounty.org PagePage Three WesternSt. Livingston St.Luke Luke the Catholic Evangelistthe Evangelist Faith Parish Community, Parish Community New York January 24, 2021 Praying Together
Eucharistic Adoration: Spend time with Jesus in Let us remember the following who are in need of our prayers front of the Blessed Sacrament. Eucharistic Adora- for strength and healing: tion will be held Thursdays from 57 PM, at St. All Our Parishioners Serving in the Armed Forces Mary Church. All Our Parishioners in Nursing Homes Ann-Marie Allen Anthony Argenna Brian Armbruster Holy Hour: The next Holy Hour is Thursday, February Vicky Baierschmitt Andy Ballerstein 18, 2:003:00 PM at St. Patrick Church. Exposition of the Lothar Baran Margaret Barkley Bill Barone Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, Benediction, concluding with Jeanne Barrett Peter Beuerlein Elizabeth Beuerlein Booth Holy Communion. All are invited. John Bisone Brian Bledsoe Maria Briffa Ray Brock Prayer Group: The Monday night prayer group Herminio Burgos Santa Cascio Renee Chichester with Joseph and Donna Guido meets at St. Patrick’s Isabel Cicero Paul Cicero Janet Clinton from 7:00N8:30 pm. A face mask is required. Pray Beverly Coller Garrett Cox Sharon Foster Dale the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, read and Randy Dawley Florence DiGioia Mary DiPasquale discuss the Sunday Gospel for the coming week and Mary Ann Donegan Aaron Dudley pray for personal intentions. Richard Ellis Jim Farruggia Mike Farruggia Betsy Ferrero Betty Flynn Theresa Gall Tanya Gallo Geraldine Giglio Mary Gulesano Jennifer Hamilton Lourdes Harcleroad Bernice Hotchkiss Lucille Kane Mary Kelley Donna Kelsey Louis Kilmer Cosi Koerner Tom LaDelfa Charles Leone Aubrey Macauley Annette Marano Peter “Al” Mastrolio Cullen McCarney Anne McCarthy Emma McDermott Debbie McDonald Jamie Marie Moore Jennifer Murphy Diane Parker Harmony Payne-Favo Layne Payne Ed Rauber Betsie Regal Nancy Ludwig Richman Joel Rivera Karen Romanowski Janet Romesser Carol Rose Violet Russo Clair Ryan Josie Santacrose Patricia Scorsone Barbara Scoville Courtney Shepard Mary Ann Shepard Laurie Sherner Chris Sica Cindy Mix-Shoenrock Athena Smalley Jean Smith Pat Sotak McKenzie Stother Molly Therrien Questions of the Week Reflect and Respond to Scripture Kathleen Todd Sharon Trainham Robert Trainham Matt Walker Bailey Wilson Jessica Wurtenberg First Reading: Although initially reluctant to be one of God’s prophets, Jonah was ultimately successful in getting the Ninevites to repent of their sins. When do you find yourself resisting God’s will? LIVE THE LITURGY INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK Second Reading: “Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Some type of honest In trying to awaken a sense of spiritual urgency, Paul taught the and sincere repentance is necessary for any type of authen- Corinthians that Christ’s return was imminent and that, tic growth and maturity. We have to come to the realization, “time is running out.” unless we are happy wallowing in immaturity and superfici- How can a sense of urgency aid one’s spiritual life? ality, that the way we have been doing things is not the best Gospel: or the healthiest. There isn’t a human being alive who has- In Mark’s account of the call of the first disciples, n’t acted foolishly or erratically at the cost of almost losing Simon (Peter), Andrew, James, and John immediately answer a treasured relationship. “Why did I act that way?” is a Jesus’ call to follow him. question we often ponder after some reflection and enlight- How would you describe your response to Jesus’ call in your life? enment. Faith works the same way. Stumbling through life and bumping up against meaninglessness, a person can Daily Readings for week of 1/24/2021 begin to see that something significant is missing. They see Monday: Acts 22:316 or Acts 9:122/Ps 117:1bc, 2/Mk 16:1518 that there is merit to a relationship with God and an em- Tuesday: 2 Tm 1:18 or Ti 1:15/Ps 96:13, 78a, 10/Mk 3:3135 brace of faith. Before these can take root, sincere sorrow for Wednesday: Heb 10:1118/Ps 110:14/Mk 4:120 past wrong doing, missed opportunities, errors in judgment, Thursday: Heb 10:1925/Ps 24:16/Mk 4:2125 and short sightedness is necessary. Repentance is necessary. Friday: Heb 10:3239/Ps 37:36, 2324, 3940/ Then having realized that we were walking in darkness, we Mk 4:2634 can rejoice that by God’s grace we now see the light. Saturday: Heb 11:12, 819/Lk 1:6975/Mk 4:354 PagePage Four WesternSt. Livingston St.Luke Luke the Catholic Evangelistthe Evangelist Faith Parish Community, Parish Community New York Parish Life
Baptismal Prep: All parents wishing to schedule a PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY WEEKEND baptism for their child must attend a preparation February 13/14, 2021 session. The next session will be Wednesday, Advocacy Issue: January 27, at 6:30 PM, at St. Luke’s Parish Center Funding for NOURISH NEW YORK initiative in Geneseo. Please call the central office to register. The COVID19 pandemic has hit everyone hard. In particular, the pandemic has focused a spotlight on two Year 2020 Contribution Statements for parishioners will vulnerable groups in New York State: farmers and our be mailed by the end of January. neighbors who are food insecure M many are newly hungry due to job losses caused by the pandemic. The Diocesan Used Clothing DropOff Boxes are located Public Policy Committee invites us to join in helping both at St. Thomas parking lot in Leicester and at on Diocesan Public Policy Advocacy Weekend (February St. Patrick parking lot in Mt. Morris. Items 13/14) by calling on state leaders to allocate $50 million to accepted include clothing, shoes, belts, purses, continue the NOURISH NEW YORK initiative during state blankets, sheets, drapes. fiscal year 20212022.
Treating Life with Dignity and Love Many people know the Catholic Church is against abortion, assistedsuicide, and the death penalty. However, not as Find new ways to spread the word of God many people know why. In part II in this series Fr. Jeff will to every corner of the world. talk about life in the womb, abortion and the death penalty. Pope Francis Fr. Jeff will discuss how we are called to speak up for life and how we can help people choose life. If you missed the first webinar, you can view it online at www.renewaloffaith.org/prolife. Question: Do Catholics always need to receive communion This series will be conducted via Zoom webinar. Preregis- in wafer form, or can it be different kinds of bread? tration is required. You can register now for the second Answer: webinar in this series at In the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church, the most https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fIq7 common form for the eucharistic bread is the small white a_BTtCoRqwMjIRRsg communion “wafer” that is a ubiquitous part of the After registering, you will receive a confirmation email Catholic Mass. The instructions of the Church have been containing information about joining the webinar. very specific regarding the makeup of the bread used in the Mass: “The bread used in the celebration of the Most The webinars will be held the second Wednesday of each Holy Eucharistic Sacrifice must be unleavened, purely of month at 6:30 pm beginning on January 13th. wheat, and recently made … it follows therefore that bread made from another substance, even if it is grain, or if it is mixed with another substance different from wheat to such an extent that it would not commonly be considered wheat bread, does not constitute valid matter for confecting the Sacrifice and the Eucharistic Sacrament” (see Redemp- tionis Sacramentum by the Congregation for Divine Wor- ship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, no. 48). The Church’s tradition of using a wheatbased bread is based on the bread that Jesus would have used at the Last Supper and is considered to be an essential part of the “matter” of the Sacrament of the Eucharist. As we consider the question of whether a “wafer” N which is properly called a “host” N should be used, we also must keep in mind that in the Eastern Rites of the Catholic Church, leavened (i.e. “raised”) bread is more often used. And so, while the thin, white “wafer” is most commonly used in the Roman Rite of the Church, the full expression of the Catholic tradition does allow for a more substantial form of bread to be used, but the tradition of using a simple wheat bread with no other additions or additives is considered essential. ©LPi Page Five St. St.Luke Luke the Evangelistthe Evangelist Parish Parish Community January 24, 2021 Stewardship In Appreciation SACRIFICIAL GIVING The bulletin for this week was transmitted before the Thank you to Bob & Joe Ciecierega for putting up and collections were counted. Thank you to everyone who is taking down the manger in front of St. Mary’s. It was supporting St. Luke the Evangelist Parish with their gifts of appreciated by all. financial support, involvement in ministry, organizations and in prayer for our priests and parish staff. Thank you to all who have volunteered to clean our churches after each Mass. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Our Local Food Pantries serve residents within our parish School Districts who are in need. Needed items: Mac & Cheese Soup/Crackers Cereal/Oatmeal Jello/Pudding Give Until It Hurts Peanut Butter/Jam Cookies Rice/Pasta/Sauce Hot Cocoa Mix One of the characteristics of Everyday Stewardship is to be Instant Potatoes Canned Fruit/Veges committed N to persevere daily in a way of life acknowl- Pancake Mix/Syrup Cake/Brownie Mix edging that everything belongs to God. Cash donations are also appreciated and accepted. I know, I know. Easier said than done. Just ask Zebedee. It’s quite an image we get from the Gos- pel, after all. “So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him.” St. Luke’s CMA goal 50,650 There was Zebedee, about his business, mending nets with St. Luke’s CMA Update his two sons, who were undoubtedly his best workers N The Parish of St. Luke the Evangelist is so thankful for the they had to have been more dedicated than the hired men, generosity of its parishioners to the Catholic Ministry who worked for wages rather than for family. And in an Appeal or CMA. instant off they go, following this strange man. To date, we are 71% toward our goal of $50,650 with I don’t know about you, but if my kids left me on a hot $36,098 being pledged by 176 givers. Thank you to all who summer day to finish the lawn by myself, I wouldn’t be too have made the commitment to contribute to our Diocese happy. and Parish. But Zebedee must have been someone quite special. For those who have not already provided their prayerfully Perhaps he realized that his sons didn’t belong to him N considered donation, please think about donating before not really. They belonged to God, and from the beginning year’s end. In the upcoming months, there will be infor- of time, it had been appointed that they would be among the mation on what the CMA Monies are used for and how it first disciples of Christ. He passed, he called, they helps St. Luke the Evangelist Parish specifically. For More followed, and Zebedee obliged. He simply went back to Information please refer to the Diocesan website: https:// mending his nets, I imagine. www.dor.org/giving/catholicministriesappeal/, see the bulletin for more information, or speak with either Father Zebedee already understood what St. Teresa of Calcutta Bernard or Jeff. would say millennia later: “Give until it hurts.” “You’re wasting my time.” “I’ve done so much for her; she St. Luke’s Goal $50,650 owes me this.” How often do we think things, and even people and relationships, belong to us? The truth is none of As of 1/4/2021 $36,098 them do. We must be ready, as Zebedee was, to surrender them to God when He comes walking past. N Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS % of Goal 71% PagePage Six St.St. Luke Luke the the Evangelist Evangelist Parish Parish Community
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