Immaculate Conception/St. Bridget’s Church

A Roman Catholic Community of African American Tradition

“We’ve Come This Far By Faith”

Mission Statement: The Par ish of Immaculate Conception/St. Bridget’s is a Roman Catholic faith community whose worship reflects and celebrates the cultural gifts and diversity of its members. We welcome all believers to worship God, love one another, evangelize the good news of Jesus Christ and serve those in need.

445 Frederick Douglass Street, Rochester, NY 14608 (585) 325-3893 ~ (585) 325-2082 Fax

Www.immaculateconceptionrochester.org rimmacul@dor.org

Church Office Hours Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

8:30 am—4:00 pm

Parish Staff

Parochial Administrator Rev. Raymond Fleming fr.ray.fleming@dor.org

Assisting Priest Rev. Robert Bradler

Deacon Richard Rall

Religious Education Myrtle Fontenette Coordinators myrtle.fontenette@dor.org

Harry Pierre-Philippe harry.pierre-philippe@dor.org

Director of Finance Carol Wynne & Administration carol.wynne@dor.org Regional Business Mark Shevlin Manager mark.shevlin@dor.org

Facilities Director Stephen St. James stephen.st. james@dor.org

Parish Secretary Tracy Jordan tracy.jordan@dor.org

Music Director Gloria Brooks gloria.brooks@dor.org

Liturgical Dance Telesta Rice Coordinator telesta.rice@dor.org Pastoral Council Chair Keith Parris

Finance Council Chair Patricia Nguti

Holy Days: Consult bulletin or call church office.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: By Appointment.

Sacrament of Marriage: Pre-Cana is a Diocesan Requirement. Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance.

Baptism: Please call the church office to make arrangements.

Catechumenate: Adults interested in joining the Roman Catholic Church, please call the parish office. New members of the par ish community are most welcome. See one of the hospitality ministers following Mass or contact the parish office—325-3893. We worship every Sunday at 10 am

April 8, 2018

Like the early Christians, let us be filled with grati-tude and love for the Lord. The Church continues to celebrate and give thanks for the mystery of the resurrection of Christ. We acknowledge that God has appointed the risen Jesus judge of all creation. Therefore, with hearts full of hope and faith, we seek to be reconciled in his divine mercy and to share in his eternal life.

Sunday, April 8, 2018

Creóle Mon’ae Fontenette

Requested by the Fontenette Family

Offerings for March 30, 2018 (Good Friday)

Offerings: $269 Attendance: 25

Offerings for March 31, 2018 (Easter Vigil)

Offerings: $212 Attendance: 25

Offerings for April 1, 2018 (Easter Sunday)

Offerings: $1,813 Attendance: 141

Thank you for your generous support!

Please pray for the sick of the parish and for family and friends of parishioners: Jocelyn Bucchan, Linda Blackwell, Vincent Carter, brother of Don Toyer, Dorothy Dobson, Sybil Doucette, Sarah Gordon, Mary Ann Hartman, Beverly Isaacs, Kimberly Dixon-Johnson, sister of Jackie Bryant, Denise McGowan, Tallam

Nguti, Kesner Richardson, Thelma Uter

Ministry Schedule

Sunday, April 8, 2018 Altar Servers Readers Reader I—Norma Thom Reader II—Phyllis Barnes Ministers of Communion James Walker—Jackie Bryant Ushers Joe Catalli—Mike Nwokelo Maria Degnan—Tom Degnan Sunday, April 15, 2018 Altar Servers Readers Reader I—Walter DeRouen Reader II—Candice Lucas Ministers of Communion Marcia Fugate—Walter DeRouen Ushers Wayne Uter—Tim Sullivan Alex Cooper—George Fontenette

Sunday Readings

Sunday, April 8, 2018

Acts 4:32-35 (pg. 18)

1 John 5:1-6 (pg. 19)

John 20:19-31 (pg. 19)

Sunday, April 15, 2018

Acts 3:13-1, 17-19 (pg. 20)

1 John 2:1-5a (pg. 21)

Luke 24:35-48 (pg. 21)

APRIL CHRISTIAN ACTION

A GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT — STRENGTH

Strengthen your mind by reading the Bible.

Strengthen your heart by showing compassion to others.

Strengthen your prayer life by spending some quiet time with Our Lord.

Strengthen your behavior by asking yourself what Jesus would do in this situation.

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You can track your action on the chart on the new bulletin board in the gathering space. Please share your experiences with Parish Council by emailing Maureen Corral at relax29@rochester.rr.com or place your handwritten reflection in the folder attached to the bulletin board in the gathering space. Immaculate Conception/St. Bridget’s parishioners will

make the world a better place one action at a time.

APRIL

Sat. Apr. 14 Pastoral Council Meeting—9:30 am Gathering Space Sat. Apr. 28 Please Note Date Change: St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality

Divine Mercy

Today is Divine Mercy Sunday. It is a special day

in giving thanks for all the goodness that God has

shown us in the whole Easter mystery. This day can

be seen as the convergence of all the mysteries and

graces of Holy Week and Easter Week.

Easter Is Not Over

Most of the chocolate bunnies and colored eggs

may be history, and straw baskets and plastic grass

may be stored for another year, but Easter is not

over. The Easter season lasts until the Feast of Pentecost. During these next weeks we will continue

to celebrate in a special way the Risen Lord in our

midst. Easter, in fact, is a whole attitude of life.

Once we have recognized that it is in the death and

resurrection of Jesus that we are given new life, we

can begin to understand more clearly how we can

celebrate this special season for seven weeks, indeed for the whole year.

Lent was a time during which we looked at our

sinfulness and tried, through the power of God, to

overcome that sinful part of ourselves. At Easter we

celebrated that this sinfulness has been put to death

and that, with Jesus, we had risen in new life and new hope. The danger after Easter is to forget about

all of the progress we have made and return to our

former ways. We cannot let this happen!

Prayer, fasting and charitable works—those three

foundations of our Lenten practices cannot be stored

in boxes for another year like straw Easter baskets.

Our efforts to work with the Lord in overcoming sin in our lives cannot be discarded like wrappings from

a chocolate bunny or shells of a devoured egg.

These efforts to be better followers of Jesus must

continue throughout the year.

The fifty days of Eastertime give us an

opportunity to reflect on the mystery of God’s love. The readings from the Scriptures that we will hear

tell us of the early Christians’ efforts to live the life

of Christ in a world that was hostile to Christ’s

message. We can certainly learn something from

them about how we are to live with fidelity to the

Lord. The celebrations of this season reawaken

within us the meaning of our own baptism and confirmation and remind us of the richness of the gift

of the Eucharist. These are days of joy and hope for

we know that Christ is alive, He is risen!

Celebrate Easter Season

Day retreat at Notre Dame Retreat House 5151 Foster Rd., Canandaigua, NY

April 17, 2018 9:00am – 3:00pm

Morning coffee & conference/lunch/Reconciliation/Mass. Theme: “How Much Does God Love You?” Presented by: Fr. Frank Jones, C.Ss.R. Rector/Director of Notre Dame Retreat House. $25.00 fee. Please email: ndretreat@rochester.rr.com or call 585-394-5700 to REGISTER!

Blood Pressure Screening offered today in the sacristy. Please have your blood pressure taken before you go to coffee hour.

We are asking for your help again. We are rebuilding our parish profile of interests and spiritual gifts. To do so, a paper survey is going to be conducted during a four week period between April 15 and Memorial Day.

Please plan to participate.

Any questions or concerns that you may have can be directed to Bill Castle, Cathy Pappin or Vince Stroud.

Tolton: From Slave to Priest, the powerful live production performed by actor Jim Coleman and directed by Leonardo Defilippis of Saint Luke Productions, will be presented at Aquinas Institute of Rochester on Monday, May 21 at 7:00pm. Meet Fr. Augustus Tolton, the

first African American priest, in this one-man multimedia performance. From his dramatic escape from slavery to his courageous struggle in the face of prejudice, Fr. Tolton’s inspiring life centers around his message reconciliation and hope. This riveting drama is filled with all the elements of professional theater, runs 75 minutes, and is suitable for ages 10 and up. Admission will be $10 per individual. For additional information, contact Lynette Saenz at (585) 328-3210 ext. 1318 or visit www.tolton.eventbrite.com.

Wedding Jubilee Mass

Please join the The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Rochester and couples celebrating anniversaries of Matrimony on Sunday, May 6, 2018 2:00 pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral. All married couples are welcome to attend and renew their vows with Bishop Matano. Those celebrating milestone jubilees will be given special recognition.

If you are interested in advertising or including a Memorial

Please call the Parish Office – 325-3893

Welcome Visitors to Immaculate Conception/St. Bridget’s Church

We are blessed by your presence.

Please come again!

St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality

A Rochester, NY Catholic Worker Community 402 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607

585-232-3262

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DR. PENELOPE PARRIS

Pathway Pediatrics Now accepting new patients from

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Corn Hill Neighborhood Association

133 S. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, NY 14608

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TOM ZUBERT, REALTOR

RE/MAX REALTY GROUP

585-721-1313

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BUCKMAN’S PLAZA

Now Leasing Office & Commercial Space

2590 W. Ridge Road, Rochester 585-225-2022

In Loving Memory of the

QUAMINA & HARPER FAMILIES

Love Gail, Elise, Joyce, Richard

In Loving Memory of My Wife

ILONA WHITE

Alphonse White

In Loving Memory of

CREÓLE MON’AE FONTENETTE

Love your Grandparents

In Loving Memory of

HENRY FAISON JR. Love your Mom, George, Adrian Andre

Prayerful Remembrance of the Gordons

ARTHUR, SARAH, PEGGY, BUD

BOB, NANCY, GARY

Blessings Bill & Family

FOR THE PROTECTION OF LIFE FROM CONCEPTION TIL NATURAL

DEATH

Tom McAfee

In Loving Memory of

DR. NATHANIEL HURST

The Wingo Family

In Loving Memory of

DAVID MILES

Love your Wife & Children

In Prayerful Remembrance of the

CULLEN & CORRAL FAMILIES

Love Ralph & Maureen

In Loving Memory of the

DECEASED MEMBERS OF

THE DOUCETTE FAMILY

The Doucette Family

In Loving Memory of

JAMES WALTERS

Alice Walters

In Loving Memory of

JEFFREY WALTERS

Alice Walters

In Loving Memory of

DOUGLAS SIMMONS

Alice Walters

In Loving Memory of

JOE HAUSER

The Wingo Family

In Loving Memory of

RITA VIOLET AUGUSTINE

The Augustine Family

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