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PARISH OFFICE 12 HIBBARD AVENUE
CLIFTON SPRINGS, NY 14432-1064 Office Phones: 315-462-2961 or 585-289-4164 Emergency Phone: 585-278-6334 Fax: 315-462-3608 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.StPeterParish.us
Facebook page: www. facebook.com/stpeterparishny/
OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Wednesday: 9:00 am-3:30 pm
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Anticipated Mass: 4:00 pm St. Dominic Sunday Masses: 8:00 am St. Felix
10:00 am St. Francis Noon St. Dominic
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE *Please consult the weekly Mass Intention Schedule for any changes, additional Masses, or Holy Day Schedules.
Monday Noon St. Dominic
Wednesday 12:05 pm St. Felix
Thursday 9:00 am St. Francis Friday Noon St. Dominic First Saturday of the month— Latin Mass 10:00 am St. Dominic
CONFESSION TIMES Wednesday 5:15-6:00 pm St. Felix Thursday 5:15-6:00 pm St. Francis Friday 11:15-11:50 am St. Dominic Saturday 3:00-3:45 pm St. Dominic 7:00-7:45 pm St. Francis Sunday 7:15-7:50 am St. Felix
(or by appointment. Please call the Parish Office.)
PARISH STAFF
PASTOR: Rev. Peter Van Lieshout: [email protected]
PARISH DEACONS: Deacon Bob Cyrana: [email protected]
Deacon Ed Smith: [email protected]
FINANCE DIRECTOR: Tony DiPrima: [email protected]
BUSINESS MANAGER: Andrea Record: [email protected]
FAITH FORMATION COORDINATOR: Laura Gleeson: [email protected]
YOUTH MINISTER: Sarah Herendeen: [email protected]
RECEPTIONIST: Holly Miller: [email protected]
PARISH COUNCIL CHAIR: Patrick Ryan
LITURGICAL MUSICIANS:
ST. DOMINIC: Janet Stoddard & Choir-585-394-8124
ST. FELIX: Scott Liberati & Choir
ST. FRANCIS: Sally Boyes & Choir
ST. DOMINIC MAINTENANCE: Wally Lannon & John Lankford
ST. FELIX ST. FRANCIS MAINTENANCE WORKER: Audie Arliss and Volunteers
Any of our Parish Staff can also be reached through the Parish Office
INTERESTED IN A SACRAMENT?
To make arrangements to celebrate any of the Sacraments: Marriage (call at least 6 months in advance),
Eucharist, Penance, Confirmation, Baptism, or Anointing of the Sick, please call the Parish Office.
IS SOMEONE YOU LOVE ILL?
Call the Parish Office for a pastoral visit and/or to be added to the prayer list.
NEW TO THE PARISH? WELCOME!
Registration forms are in church or stop by the Parish Office.
MOVING? CHANGES IN YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION?
Please notify the Parish Office. OUR THREE COMMUNITY FOOD CUPBOARDS:
St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Parish
THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
February 2, 2020
Name/Address for sending Monetary Donations Actual Cupboard Location Days & Hrs. of Operation Contact
Caring Hearts Community Food Cupboard 12 Hibbard Ave, Clifton Springs, NY 14432
Basement of St. Felix, Clifton Springs 12 Hibbard Avenue,
Every Thursday 11 am-1 pm
Laura Janas
Phelps Community Food Cupboard 96 Ontario St. Phelps, NY 14532
Phelps Community Center, Phelps 8 Banta Street Suite 310
Fourth Tuesday 10:00-11:30 am & 4:00-5:00 pm
Tom Cheney
Twin Cities Community Food Cupboard
P.O. Box 183, Manchester, NY 14504
Bennett Building 4 Center Street
Across from Manchester Fire Hall
Second Thursday,10 am-Noon Second Saturday, 10 am-Noon
& Fourth Thursday, 5-7 pm
Sue Bogner
St. Francis Church
Located at: 12 Church Street Phelps, NY 14532
St. Dominic Church
Located at: 97 West Main Street Shortsville, NY 14548
St. Felix Church
Located at: 12 Hibbard Avenue Clifton Springs, NY 14432
ST. PETER’S ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH at the CHURCHES of ST. DOMINIC, ST. FELIX, and ST. FRANCIS
FAITH FORMATION/YOUTH PROGRAMS For KINDERGARTEN – 12th Grades
NO CLASSES TODAY, Sunday, Feb. 2nd Classes resume for ALL Grade levels next Sun., Feb. 9th. Also, there is NO YOUTH GROUP today, Sun., Feb. 2nd
SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY The youth and families of our parish will be at the church
doors after all of our Masses this weekend with soup kettles to accept cash donations for our three local food cupboards. Faith Formation Programs will also be accepting cans of soup
through the entire month of February for our local food cupboards. Please be as generous as you are able.
Be a game changer! ************
HANDS OF CHRIST 2020 RECEIPIENTS Our parish’s congratulations to KATIE BENNETT and ERIN HURLEY, who will receive the Diocesan Hands of Christ Recognition at a ceremony to be held on this Tues., Feb. 4th at 7:00 PM in St John of Rochester (8 Wickford Way, Fairport). Be sure to offer your individual congratulations, when you see them in the community. The Hands of Christ is a recognition program in the Diocese of Rochester to assist parishes in affirming our high school seniors who have been the “Hands of Christ” in our church, home, school, and community. The criteria to receive this very special recognition:
• Has consistently demonstrated a Christian attitude by word and example
• Has been actively involved in the parish as well as their school and community
• Has been a positive role model to their peers, younger children, and adults
• Is a practicing Roman Catholic in a parish in the Diocese of Rochester and attends Mass
CREATING A SAFE EVIRONMENT NEWSLETTER The Winter Issue is available. The newsletter aims to help all of us learn more about keeping children and vulnerable adults safe at home, at church and in all places in our community. It includes the following articles: “Child-to-child Abuse is also a concern” and “STEP-UP AND SPEAK OUT: A Parent’s Guide to Selecting Youth Serving Organizations.” Copies of the newsletter are available in the back of each of the churches, on our parish website and on the Diocesan website.
VICTIM ASSISTANCE BROCHURES are also available in the back of each of the churches, on our parish website and on the Diocesan website.
YOUTH MASSES IN OUR PARISH A very special thank you to all of our youth, and their families, who have served in various roles for our monthly Youth Masses at St. Felix and St. Dominic churches. Youth ranging in age from 5 years old to High School graciously serve as greeters, cross bearers, choir members, altar servers, and lectors. We receive many positive comments from parishioners monthly as to what a wonderful job our youth are doing in these roles. We have three more Youth Masses in the near future. At St. Felix the dates are Feb. 16th, March 15th, and April 19th for the 8 am Mass; at St. Dominic’s February 23rd, March 22nd, and April 26th at the Noon mass. Any youth from our parish are welcome to serve at any of the aforementioned dates including youth who are home schooled or attend Catholic School and are not enrolled in our Faith Formation program. Families with preschoolers are welcome to serve as greeters. One-on-one training is provided to youth who wish to serve as lectors. Youth Choir rehearsals are held once a month on the Wednesday (Feb 19th, March 18th, and April 22nd) before the scheduled Youth Mass at St. Dominic from 7 - 7:45 pm. For more information or to volunteer to participate in these enriching events, please contact Sherry Brown, 585-683-2484, Mary Ann Gilman 315-462-9029, or Janet Stoddard, 585-394-8124. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon. Our youth are the future of our Parish!
LADIES AUXILIARY of the K OF C All the women of St. Peter's Parish are invited to join the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus. Your husband does not need to be affiliated with the Knights for you to join us. We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month (September - June) at 7 pm in the Parish Center at St. Dominic's in Shortsville. Dues are $10 per year. Our objective is to inspire a strong enduring bond among members to promote spiritual, charita-ble, and social activities; and be supportive of the church community. One of our goals is to provide scholarships to our youth as well as help them enrich our faith community. Our next meeting is February 13th. Please feel free to attend a couple of meetings to see what we do before joining.
PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING IN PRAYER this Week as our Sanctuary Lamps burn
at St. Dominic—in memory of Rita & Nelson Vienna at the request of Betty & Kathleen Vienna
at St. Felix—in memory of Norma & Lawrence Schroo at the request of their Children & Grandchildren
at St. Francis—in memory of JohnRobert Lantrip at the request of the Lantrip Family
ST. PETER’S PARISH SUPPORT
A sincere thanks for your ongoing support of our parish and its ministries!
Sunday Offering ...................................................... $6,740.66 Total Collected (Year-to-Date) .............................. $187,903.81 Total Needed (Year-to-Date) ................................. $167,400.00 Difference (Year-to-Date) ..................................... +$20,503.81
In order to stay on budget for this year, our weekly Sunday Income needs to average $5,400.00.
Last Weekend’s Mass Attendance: St. Dominic 4:00 pm 158 St. Felix 8:00 am 90 St. Francis 10:00 am 85 St. Dominic 12:00 pm 157 TOTAL ATTENDANCE: 490 MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST WITH US &
WHO GIVE SO GENEROUSLY OF THEIR TIME, TALENT & TREASURE.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Thurs 10:00 am-5:00 pm at St. Francis Church
Fri 12:30 pm-5:00 pm-St. Dominic Church (Oct-June)
THIS WEEK’S ST. JOSEPH/ST. ANTHONY CANDLES
ST. ANTHONY Josh Herendeen by His Family Josh Herendeen by His Family
ST. JOSEPH
Michael Joseph Horan by Kathleen & Tom Horan Our Parents & Grandparents by Dolores & George Attenboro
PLEASE RETURN YOUR SANCTUARY LAMP ENVELOPE If you picked up a Sanctuary Lamp envelope, please submit it with the requested offering as soon as possible. When you pick up an envelope and don’t return it, we assume that week is spoken for and consequently is unavailable to anyone else who might want to reserve it. This prevents others who would like to sponsor a Sanctuary Lamp from being able to do so.
WOMEN OF ST. FRANCIS PIZZA SALE To order a pizza, please use the order form found in last week’s bulletin or one of the extra ones that are available in the back of each church. Pizza sale proceeds will be shared with our Youth who are planning to go to Steubenville
this summer. Deadline to order: Feb. 9th
THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD FEBRUARY 2, 2020
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
FOR HEALING Aaron Donnie Allen Audie Arliss Barb Carl Beechler Hazel Behen Joseph Benoit Anne Black
Carmela Bonneville Jane Bree Joyce Buckner Mary Burgess Scott Burnham Wandy Bush Carlyn Burns Judy Carkner Carl E. Carlson Julie Carlson Laurie Caves Michelle Cleaves Harry Conklin Bea Coons Lisa Corriera
Angela D’Arduini Bernie D’Arduini Shirley D’Arduini Tracy D’Arduini Dawn Jill DeBrock
Mike Donk Delaney Doyle Christa Dunlap Tracy Dutton Cherylann Enos Bill Ester
Steve Finewood Tyler Fisher Phil/JoAn Freeman Rosemary Fry Kimberly Gentry
Allison Gersbach George Gloska Scott Greenwood Declan Guilliams Richard Guilliams Daniella H. Maryann H. Melanie Haers Beth Haile Christopher Hansen Robert Hazell Noelle Henning Joyce Herbert Conner Hicks Jackie David Hilderman Jason Hill Kara Hill Mary Hollis Hilde Houck Rylan Hulo Christine Huse Daniel Incarnato Sarah Jones Julie Darlene Kampf David Kathke Angie Keating David Keeler Alice Klahn Cindy Koch Nancy Kolb Thomas Kowalski ee Donald Lipker Leigh Lockwood Liz M
Seth Makitra Marlene Beverly Marvin Kym Maslyn Sheila Maslyn Ginny Mattice Earl May Carter McConnon
Brian McCrone Ann McKee Elizabeth Meath Dan Moracco Judith Muehlig Christina Mulshenock Frank Murphy Mary Ann Nielson Gordie Nicholson Bev O’Brien Carl Overslaugh Piper Paddock Bob Pellomo Tori Perrin Stephanie Phenes David Quigley William R. Tiffany Reichbach Anne Riley Don/Marie Rizzo Billy Rockefeller Cheryl Rozell Alvin Ryder Laurie Salko Wilma Shaner Dcn Ed Smith Jean & Dave Smith Mitchell Smith Nick Smith Terri Stell Andrea Stearn Summer Donna Swart Pinky Tiebout Bethany Tillman Rose Tills Colin VanDeusen Linda VerStraete Brian Weber Josh W. Jerry Wiepert Tammy Yacono Patti Yacuzzo Janice Yott Lacey Young Gabriella Zamora Midge Zuccala Our homebound parishioners
IN ASSISTED CARE Janie Bree Pat Jerzak Bonnie Koberg Nancy O’Daniels Rose Pettrone Gerry VerStraete
HOUSE OF JOHN–Betty & Rowan
FOR OUR DECEASED—Catharine Clemens, mother of Sherry (Frank) DeCook, Bertha Main, mother of Kathy (Doug) Davis, and Gerald Henderson
FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2ND:
St. Felix St. Francis St. Dominic
Altar Bands for February:
Donna Allen Pat Zeger Andrea Ester Kathy Allen
Snow Removal: Audie Arliss Audie Arliss John Lankford
Collection Counters: Helene Goodberlet & Donna Allen
St. Pauly Building at St. Francis: Paul Bree
February Food Cupboard: Soups: Tomato, Chicken Noodle, Vegetable
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEB 2, 2020
Sunday: Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b,24-25a, 30-19:3/Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 2 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Sir 47:2-11/Mk 6:14– 29Saturday 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Mk 6:30-34
Is 58:7-10/1 Cor 2:1-5/Mt 5:13-16
RESPECT LIFE MEETING Feb. 13th at 6 PM the Simpson Center at St. Francis
Please note the time change.
THEOLOGY & CULTURE SERIES at St. Bernard’s 150 French Road, Roahester
On Thursday, February 6, pro-life speaker and advocate, Ellen Duncan, will share her story on advocacy for life titled,
"How Love Will End Abortion: A Pro-Life Story." 6:30-7:30 Adoration 7:30-8:30 Talk and Q&A
Confessions will be available throughout the evening. Register at STBERNARDS.REGFOX.COM/TC
In addition to this month’s request for Soups, the CARING HEARTS FOOD CUPBOARD (at St. Felix) HAS AN ONGOING NEED FOR PAPER PRODUCTS:
Paper Towels Toilet Paper Tissues Thank you for your support.
3rd ANNUAL ONTARIO COUNTY FAMILY PROMISE
COMFORT FOOD COOK OFF Saturday, March 7th 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Three simultaneous locations: Clifton Springs United Methodist Church
Willowbrook Christian Church, Victor Presbyterian Church, Geneva
Suggested donation: $10.00 12 and under are free
More information? [email protected]
LOOKING FOR CHEFS TO SHARE THEIR FAVORITE RECIPE
If you would to be one of the Cook-Off Chefs, please contact Louise Jones by phone: 585-259-9025 or
By email: [email protected] Also, registration forms can be found
in the back of each church. For more info, email: [email protected] OR
Go to our Events webpage: www.FamilyPromiseOntarioCounty.org
Come and enjoy! It’ll be a lip-smackin’ good time!
DIOCESAN PUBLIC POLICY NEXT WEEKEND-Feb. 8/9 Catholics Speak Out for the Vulnerable:
Oppose Physician Assisted Suicide in NYS As Christians, we are called to reach out in love & compassion to those experiencing illness and suffering, not to abandon them during their time of need, and to offer our support, mercy and assistance. Those experiencing suffering at the end of life should have full access to palliative care, which eases physical pain while honoring the value and dignity of the patient.
During our upcoming Public Policy Weekend, please plan to sign the Diocese-wide petition to our state elected officials, urging them to oppose physician assisted suicide and support the expansion of palliative care in New York. If you would prefer to sign the petition online, please go to www.dor.org/petition
THE SPECIAL INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS for the month of February:
LISTEN TO THE MIGRANTS' CRIES We pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters,
victims of criminal trafficking, may be heard and considered.
FEBRUARY: MONTH OF THE HOLY FAMILY February is the month dedicated to the Holy Family. Although the start of the Lenten season changes from year to year, a fair-sized portion of February gives us time between the Christmas celebrations and the increased focus on Jesus’s public life and ministry, which occurs in Lent. It is within the Holy Family where Jesus spent the time between his birth and embarking on his public journey. By meditating on the Holy Family, we can learn the meaning of love, obedience, and true fatherhood and motherhood. We are also reminded that the family is the foundational unit of both society and the Church.
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Fuller funeral home 190 BUFFALO STREET CANANDAIGUA
PHONE: (585) 394-2220
TRADITIONAL FUNERALS — CREMATIONS SERVICES
SUPPORT OUR
LOCAL FARMERS ~ a friend
SAINSBURY FUNERAL HOME 78 West Main St. Shortsville, NY 14548
585-289-4099 David W. Sainsbury, Licensed Director
• Handicap Entrance
• Traditional Funerals • Cremations • Monument Sales • Pre-need Planning
In Memoriam
Murphy
Family
&
Friends
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HALSTED-PATRICK FUNERAL HOME
19 North Main Street, Manchester, NY 14504
Phone: 585-289-4014
Traditional funerals ~~cremation services~~Monument Sales
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON!
Darling's Tree Farm 2051 County Rd 23, Clifton Springs, NY 14432
315-548-3419 [email protected]
darlingstreefarm.com
Timothy J. Buckley ATTORNEY AT LAW 315-781-1455
Eldercare Law ❖ Estate Planning ❖ Real Estate ❖
117 Washington St. P.O. Box 308, Geneva
e-mail: [email protected] www.timothyjbuckleylaw.com
FINGER LAKES COMFORT, INC.
Plumbing & Heating
24 hour Residential Service
Greg White
315-462-7858 585-545-8065 (cell)
FREE ESTIMATES-VETERAN OWNED
PHELPS HOMETOWN
PHARMACY 110 Main St. Phelps, NY 14532
(315) 548-9454
Quick Personal Service
FREE DELIVERY
ELLEN HAYS Owner/Stylist
Hair Studio 25 1296 E Victor Road, Suite H
Victor, NY 14564 Phone/Text: (585)244-7884
hairbyellen.biz
THANK YOU TO OUR
PARISH MUSICIANS
WHOSE
TALENTS
ENHANCE
OUR MASSES.
BLUE RIBBON
SMOKEHOUSE
Restaurant & bakery
261 Main St., Phelps, NY 14532
315-548-9206
Family Dining at Affordable Prices
57 N. Main St. P.O. Box 301 Manchester, NY 14504 Phone: 585-289-8861 Automatic wash Fax: 585-289-8861 with foambrite Email: [email protected] 3 self-serve bays
Women of St. Dominic
Sponsors of many parish events & fund raisers
Want to join us? Contact: Sharon Trimm at (585) 289-9330
RILEY & GRAFF, LLP Attorneys at Law
Estate Administrations Real Estate Closings Adoptions Wills, Health Care Proxies & Powers of Attorney
Business & Corporate
JOHN F. RILEY & JEFFREY D. GRAFF 26 East Main St. Clifton Springs, NY 14432
Phone: (315) 462-3010
Women of St. Francis
Sharing Time, Talent, & Treasure for St. Peter’s Parish
Want to join us? Contact: Mary Ellen at 315-548-3419
In Loving Memory of our Deceased Family & Friends
The Cobbett Family
For Information Contact: Mark Cazer at 585-261-3029 or: [email protected]
Bonnie Wellman Detro Owner/Stylist
Bonnie’s Beauty Boutique
81 Main St. 315-548-3310 Phelps, NY 14532
Laurenza’s Performance & Classics, LLC
1973 State Route 14, Geneva, NY Dan Laurenza, Jr.
(one mile south of the thruway) 315-759-5589
Domestic and Foreign Automotive Service and Sales
St. Peter’s Parish
Ladies Auxiliary
Knights of Columbus
Contact: Jessie MacDonald 315-462-7626 [email protected] Please join us!
Herendeen HVAC
Since 1946 HEATING COOLING PLUMBING ELECTRICAL
585.289.4020 www.herendeens.com 32 W. Main St., PO Box 98, Shortsville
PETER CHENEY Owner/Director
Cheney Funeral Home
70 Main Street Phelps, New York 14532
P: (315) 548-4241 [email protected]
Pope Francis, We Pray for You!
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St. Mary’s -A Catholic School with Faith in Every Student!
16 Gibson St.. Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4300
Email: [email protected]
www.stmaryscanandaigua.org
BINGO-Every Friday Port Gibson Fire Dept, Co. Rd 7
Doors Open at 5:30 for Bell Jar
Bingo starts at 8 pm
Free Admission
. OPEN TO The public
*UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT*
-LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY
-FULL SERVICE BAR/LOUNGE AREA
-PRIVATE PARTY/WEDDING BOOKINGS
315-462-9333
Restaurant aT
Any concerns related to financial fraud can be reported anonymously:
Financial Fraud Hotline: 1-800-388-7177
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We thank our Bulletin Advertiser of the Week for their support and ask you to support them in kind . . .
ST. MARY’S SCHOOL Would you like to advertise on our bulletin?
Please call the Parish Office for more information.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKEND OF FEB. 8/9
Mass Presider Sacristan Cross Bearers & Greeters
Lectors Extraordinary Minister
Altar Servers Music
4:00 PM
February 8
St. Dominic
Father Van Lieshout
Dave & Jean Smith
Greeters- Andrea Ester
Bruce Brown
Gail Gordner Choir–Alice DeMay
Lawson DeMay
Janet Stoddard & Choir
8:00 AM
February 9
St. Felix
Father Van Lieshout
Ed Kieda
Sully Feligno Coffee Social-Len, Mary Ann & Maureen
Mary Ann Gilman
N/A
Bella Liberati Izzy Herendeen
Scott Liberati & Choir
10:00 AM
February 9
St. Francis
Father Van Lieshout
Bob & Ginny Phenes
Bob Phenes Greeter(s)- Mary Ellen Darling
Brenda Carter
Choir– Ginny Phenes
Connor Carter
Sally Boyes & Choir
12:00 NOON
February 9
St. Dominic
Father Van Lieshout
Susanne Finewood
Greeters—
Shelby Miller
Choir–Heather Baxter
Matthew & Michael D’Arduini
Janet Stoddard & Choir
ST. PETER’S ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH at the CHURCHES OF ST. DOMINIC, ST. FELIX and ST. FRANCIS
SATURDAY, FEB. 1 Vigil of the Presentation of the Lord 4:00 PM St. Dominic Special Intention for the Dan Gersbach Family—Hilda & Steve Walters
SUNDAY, FEB. 2 The Presentation of the Lord 8:00 AM St. Felix Anna Marie Zander—Judy & Carl Beechler 10:00 AM St. Francis Bonnie Resch— David, Debra & Joseph Lord 12:00 Noon St. Dominic Our Parishioners, Living & Deceased MONDAY, FEB. 3
12:00 Noon St. Dominic Pauline Angeline—Her Nieces
TUESDAY, FEB. 4 Weekday
No Mass Today
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5 St. Agatha, Virgin & Martyr 12:05 PM St. Felix Minnie DeSchepper—Doris Hunter THURSDAY, FEB. 6 St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs 9:00 AM St. Francis Ken, Steve & Peg Carroll—Muriel Carroll
FRIDAY, FEB. 7 Weekday 12:00 Noon St. Dominic Louise & Teresa Gee—A Friend SATURDAY, FEB. 8 Vigil of 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 PM St. Dominic Rita & Ducky Vienna— David, Betty & Kathleen Vienna
SUNDAY, FEB. 9 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM St. Felix Our Parishioners, Living & Deceased 10:00 AM St. Francis Rena Ruthven—Cindy, Tucker & Amy 12:00 Noon St. Dominic 100th Anniv., Rev. Joseph Ernest Brophy
Reflection on the Feast of the Presentation
In remembrance of the divine gifts bestowed by the Christmas mystery, the Church gives us a candle. The candle's message is that we always retain Emmanuel, i.e., "God with us." God is with us in three ways. The Church indicates them by handing us a candle and requesting us to hold it before the Mass, and to take it home after the service. Her action shows how we possess Christ (a) in the word of God, principally in the Gospel; (b) in the Eucharist; and (c) in grace. Aren't these wonderful Christmas gifts? a) The word of God. Too many Christians have no true appreciation of God's word. To them it is a source of instruction and edification, of reassurance and admonition; but nothing more. They do not realize the sacramental power inherent in the divine word, or that this power is its highest endowment. In a sacrament God comes and brings grace. By His word God also comes and brings grace. God's word is a seed bursting with life. Still, it is not a magic power. It produces its effect only in hearts with suitable soil. Human cooperation is always needed. b) That the Eucharist brings Christ everyone accepts. What is perhaps not so well understood is how the Eucharist sustains and increases supernatural life in the soul. Christ's flesh is the manna that nourishes us on this earthly journey; it is the seed of glory and the pledge of resurrection. c) The candle we receive today betokens our baptismal candle. The Church presupposes that we will use it, lighting it piously on various occasions. She likewise presupposes that we have not forgotten what she told us at baptism: "Receive this lighted candle, and keep your baptism above reproach. Keep the commandments of God, so that when the Lord comes to His marriage feast you may meet Him in the halls of heaven with all His saints, and may live with Him forever." Yes, the candle received on Candlemas Day ought be a reminder of our baptismal grace, of Christ in us, Emmanuel. On earth there is no way of coming closer to Him. Only in heaven will we be nearer. Source: Church's Year of Grace, Volumes 1-5 by Dr. Pius Parsch, The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota, 1964
COFFEE HOUR TODAY (SUNDAY) AFTER 10:00 AM MASS AT ST. FRANCIS
Sponsored by the Women of St. Francis PLEASE JOIN US!
VALENTINE COFFEE HOUR NEXT SUNDAY February 9th at the Parish House following the 8 Mass. Hosted by Mary Ann, Len and Maureen. All are welcome.