A Cluster of Roman Catholic Communities Our Mission: People of God, united in Christ, serving others, welcoming all to the Table of Life

Our Lady of Lourdes † Saint Anne

Sunday, May 31st, 2020

Dear Friends, Racism has been our country’s original sin since the first European settlement in what became the United States. In 1619 African people were brought in slavery to the original English 13 colonies. Racism has taken a variety of forms over our history, but it is still very much at work in our society. At Our Lady of Lourdes+St. Anne we have tried to educate ourselves about racism, most recently in our Lenten series about Racism in Rochester (which was unfortunately truncated by the pandemic). Today all Americans are seeing the effects of racism brought forcefully to our consciousness.

People of color are being infected with COVID-19 and dying of the disease at much higher rates than white people. African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans are all more susceptible to the human coronavirus than are whites. This is because of the systemic conditions in this country that mean people of color very often do not have access to health care and thus suffer from co-morbidities, are poor and thus live in crowded conditions, work in jobs that cannot be done from home.

People of color, particularly African Americans, have longed suffered from police brutality. In this age of cell phones the evidence is inescapably in front of us. The murder of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis is not an isolated act. Mr. Floyd’s death is the latest in a long line of killings by police of unarmed African Americans. The demonstrations that have resulted from the viewing of the video of his killing are understandable reactions to centuries of oppression of people based on the color of their skin. The violence that has accompanied the demonstrations in Minneapolis is not justified. Peaceful demonstrations and demands for justice are justified. As followers of Jesus Christ we are all (no matter the color of our skin) called to work for justice and equality for all of our citizens. Please pray for our country that we will be open to the grace of God to enable us to transcend our original sin so that the blessings of this nation may be shared equally by all.

Grace and peace, Fr. Gary Tyman

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. “ -Martin Luther King Jr

Sunday, May 31

Pentecost Sunday

8:30am (OLOL) Living & Deceased People of Cluster 9:00am (SA) 10:30am (OLOL) Living & Deceased People of Cluster 11:00am (SA) Living & Deceased People of Cluster

All Parish activities are canceled until further notice

Monday, June 1

The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the

Church

8:00am (SA) Healing Mass for Ian Schaefer by Mary Anne Nardone-Bello

8:30am (OLOL)

Tuesday, June 2

Weekday

8:00am (SA) 8:30am (OLOL) John Heyer II by son Tom Heyer

Wednesday, June 3

St Charles Lwanga &

Companions, Martyrs

8:00am (SA) 8:30am (OLOL) Communion Service

Thurs, June 4

Weekday

8:00am (SA) Communion Service 8:30am (OLOL) John Blair by Joan

Friday, June 5

St Boniface, Bishop & Martyr

8:00am (SA) 8:30am (OLOL)

Saturday, June 6

Weekday

4:00pm (SA) 5:00pm (OLOL) In Memory of Francis & Elia Nellankara by Maria

& George Nellankara

Sunday, June 7

The Most Holy Trinity

8:30am (OLOL) Living & Deceased People of Cluster 9:00am (SA) Living & Deceased People of Cluster 10:30am (OLOL) Living & Deceased People of Cluster 11:00am (SA) Living & Deceased People of Cluster

Join us in Prayer! Please go to our website to offer your prayer re-quests. Fr. Gary, Fr. Jim, and Dcn. Bill will include them in the private Masses. You can also email them to Bill.Rabjohn@dor.org or Fr.Gary.Tyman@dor.org. Please Remember in Prayer: John Givens, Thomas Haefner, Joshua Honebrink, Dcn David Hudzinski, Bill Jones, Jack Kramer, Gwen Nelson, Mary Clare Ryan, Fr Edward Salmon SJ, Maryanne & Mike Spoonhower, Ron

Stacy, Joe Testa, Laura Valvano, Pamela Valvano, Jack Weider.

For those in Assisted Care in the Cluster: Philomena Colucci, Carl Conde, Teresa Cox, Paul Crough, Lois DePotter, Bernice Gauger, Trudy Gober, Kathy Hursh, Bob McVeigh, Nancy Nothnagle, Rocky Palermo, This week, our Tabernacle candles

burn in prayer for:

Our Lady of Lourdes

& St. Anne:

All people protesting racism and the ones affected by riots

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Our deployed soldiers, and others in the armed Service: Michael Audino, Arthur J. Busick, James R. Whitcomb, Christopher Brown, Andrew Kwiatkowski & all in harm’s way.

Our Deceased: Gerry Camardo

We have often heard that in God, “we live and move and have our being,” and that is true. But there are those occasions when the Holy Spirit is particularly present. When that occurs, for me often out of doors. I try to capture the en-counter in a poem. So in celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit, here are two offerings. I hope they convey some sense of Pentecost. -Steve Witkowicz Visitation Minister It willed to come after yesterday’s rain, A drenching downpour, Leaving the earth sodden. In branches highlighted yellow with leaves, In the glimpse of the fading moon, It downbeat and lifted. In fuller light it roiled the treetops, Straining sounds of wood stretched, Trunk sway, branch wave, A tarantella. Above, clouds cantering light, now bright, now dark, As leaves, singular yet in shower, Glide to ground. In my ears the seashell sound, Footprints of wind, Hummed amid louder lapping of lake waves. No brooding wind spirit this, But God’s own grace given for free.

In the quilt of cloud clover, Warm and soft, In the gestating darkness, The gentle glide of Eden’s breeze Barely stirring limbs and boughs With blessing as you pass. At the sun’s height low you crouch, Slow on Your way; Stealthy crawl amid dried ferns Speaking the sound of mice, As friendly fronds wave good-bye. In the later light You play in the treetops, An otter sleek and fast; A fuse igniting a shimmy of color, Confetti of yellow and red. Leaves lead like cliff divers Blown by your breath. No smooth arc of a fall But a tilt-a-whirl tumble dance, Landing with a glide of grace. Then to the road where You chase Leaves in a whirling race of tag, Only to soar again to the chant Of evergreen tops as they sway and pray. At the surge of Your name All creation snaps, Grass and oak bow, Clouds rally, And the lake awakes to an endless roll, As you blow where You will.

STEWARDSHIP

St. Anne Church

Plate Easter Plate Budget Variance 3/31 $7,712 - - 4/7 $1,915 $5,544 - - 4/14 $1,640 $1,955 - - 4/21 $737 $2,770 4/28 $300 $1,882 - -

Total for Month $18,952

Our Lady of Lourdes Church

Plate Easter Plate Budget Variance 3/31 $12,902 - - 4/7 $325 $7,380 - - 4/14 $2,285 $7,828 - - 4/21 $3,490 $3,175 4/28 $325 $3,431 - -

Total for Month $22,768

Supporting our Facilities: Capital Campaign Paid to Date (March, 2020) Lourdes $5,669 St. Anne $11,695

Notes about the Monthly offertory report: Shown on the left is a comparison between actual weekly collection income to our collections expected each month. This fiscal year’s budget has been significantly reduced of all non-vital costs to reflect the drastic downward trend of our collections over the past several years (“weeklies” account for over 70% of each parish’s income)

A favorable monthly variance indicates the “weeklies” donated during the month exceeded the amount expected of the month. Meanwhile, an unfavorable monthly variance indicates the total “weeklies” donated during the month do not meet budgeted expectations and our financial obligations may not be met.

Until further notice, all Masses are canceled. Our Lady of Lourdes is open briefly in the morning and St Anne is closed. If you are in a high risk group, it is recommended that you pray at home to limit exposure. Masses will resume in the foreseeable future and we will keep you posted when that will be. Please help your neighbors, check in with family and friends by calling them, and shop responsibly. If you are able to get extra, please consider donating it to local shelters and cupboards as the needy are in an even more vulnerable position right now. Thank you.

Lithuanian Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes: Sundays at 12:30 TBD Korean Mass at St. Anne:

Generally 1st and 3rd Saturday at 5:00 pm

Our Lady of Lourdes Church Founded in 1928

150 Varinna Drive Rochester, NY 14618

Cluster Office…………...585-473-9656 Fax ………………………… 271-6472 E-mail …………… bourlady@dor.org

Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs: 9am-4pm

Friday: CLOSED

Saturday Mass: 5:00 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 and 10:30 am Weekday Mass: 8:30 am, M-F

Saint Anne Church Founded in 1930

1600 Mt. Hope Avenue Rochester, NY 14620

Parish Office…………..585-271-3260

Fax ………………………… 271-7160 E-mail ……………....rstanne@dor.org

Office Hours: Monday: 9am-4pm T-W-Th: 9am-1pm Friday: CLOSED

Saturday Mass: 4:00 pm Sunday Masses: 9:00 and 11:00 am Weekday Mass: 8:00 am, M-F

SACRAMENTAL LIFE:

All sacraments are suspended at the moment, however, contact Dcn. Bill if you have any questions for Faith Formation, baptism, or confirmation. Contact Fr. Gary for anointing. Sacrament of Baptism:

Matrimony: Arrangements should begin at least 6 months in advance. Please email Dcn Bill at Bill.Rabjohn@dor.org. Dates secured at first night with minister.

Christian Initiation (RCIA): A process of discernment for adults wishing to learn more about the Catholic Faith.. Contact Dcn. Bill Rabjohn for further information on being baptized, confirmed, celebrating Eucharist and/or getting an update as a Catholic.

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Anointing: By appointment with any priest.

Eucharistic Adoration: Annulments: Please contact Dcn Bill at Bill.Rabjohn@dor.org

Cluster Web-Site: http://www.ourladyoflourdessaintanne.org

School Web-Site: http://seton.dorschools.org Cluster Facebook Page: Like us at “Our Lady of Lourdes/St. Anne Cluster Community” Twitter:@OLOLStAnne

In each church, upon request, low gluten hosts (0.01%) are available. Also available in both churches are:

PASTORAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, FAITH FORMATION: Offices located at Our Lady of Lourdes Church & Seton School Pastor: Rev. Gary Tyman Fr.Gary.Tyman@dor.org Asst. Priests: Rev. Jim Lawlor Fr.Jim.Lawlor@dor.org Parish Deacon: John McDermott John.McDermott@dor.org Pastoral Asst.: Dcn. Bill Rabjohn Bill.Rabjohn@dor.org Adm. Asst.: Konnie Collins konnie.collins@dor.org Faith Formation: Jennifer Abdalla Jennifer.abdalla@dor.org Visitation Min.: Steve Witkowicz Steven.Witkowicz@dor.org Seton Principal: Patty Selig Patty.Selig@dor.org

SETON OFFICE: Principal: Patty Selig Patty.Selig@dor.org Admin Asst: Karen Johnson Karen.Johnson@dor.org Nurse: Anne Weber Anne.Weber@dor.org

FINANCIAL OFFICE: Offices are located at 2617 East Ave., Rochester, 14610

Reg. Fin. Dir.: Michael Dybas Michael.Dybas@dor.org Cluster Finance: Sharon Statt Sharon.Statt@dor.org Cluster Finance: Mary Kase Mary.Kase@dor.org

OUR LADY OF LOURDES, SPECIFIC: Facilities: Santos Rodriguez r.santos@rochester.rr.com St. George Lithuanian Community: Jan Naujokas 319-5689

SAINT ANNE, SPECIFIC: Facilities Usage Coordinator: Carol DeFilippo (585) 750-9226 defilippo.carol@gmail.com

St. Andrew Kim Korean Community: Sangjoon Lee, RochesterKCC@gmail.com

Filipino Community (BLD): Annabelle Sutter (585) 269-4486 or Bld.rochester.elmira@gmail.com annabelle.h.sutter@gmail.com

Seton Catholic School 165 Rhinecliff Drive

Rochester, NY 14618

School Office…………..(585) 473-6604 Fax …………………….(585) 473-3347 E-mail …………….......setondcs@dor.org

Our Lady of Lourdes † Saint Anne

Numbers to text for giving OLOL: 585-440-5600 SA: 585-440-5611

1. Visit the app store and download “ConnectNow Giving” app at no charge; 1. Input your Church name and zip code; 2. Select desired Church from search results; 3. If this is your first time donating via the ConnectNow Giving app, click on “Create an Account”. Enter required information. a. Returning donor, enter email and password; b. Once signed in (account created), click on “Give Now” button; c. Enter the detail of your donation including: d. Fund e. Amount f. Person’s Name g. Person’s Email h. Select if the donation should be recurring i. Select payment method and enter the payment and billing details (payment information can be saved for later use); j. Option to select 3% uptick to cover administrative costs of donation; k. Click submit

Once you have signed on and selected a Church, you will automatically be directed to that screen on a second and subsequent use of the app thereby skipping steps 1 – 3 above.

Interested in donating to the church electronically but don’t want to go to the website? Well there’s an app for that! You can donate through the ConnectNow Giving App right from your cellphone. You can easily set up reoccurring payments, one-time payments, and review at your giving history. If you are able, please consider donating so that we can cover our operating costs during this health crisis. Thank you!