St. Mary & St. Mark

Roman Catholic Church Holley & Kendall NY

October 3– October 11,2020 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

It all started in 1571, when the Catholic League entered into battle against the Ottoman Empire to protect Italy from invasion. The

Turks were on a warpath to overthrow all of Europe, killing millions of people and forcing Islamic conversion on survivors. They had conquered the Middle East and Mediterranean islands of Cyrus and Crete. Italy was next.

As the impending battle loomed, Pope Pius V called on various religious communities throughout Europe to join him in praying the rosary, including public recitations, to defeat the Islamic threat. Heading into battle, every man in the Catholic League’s

forces carried a rosary. Their fleet was no match for the competition, vastly outnumbered.

Miraculously, the Catholic League returned victorious after a daylong battle known as the Battle of Lepanto that took place off the coast of Greece. In thanksgiving for Mary’s intercession and protection, Pope Pius V declared the day — October 7 — as a feast

day for Our Lady of the Rosary. To celebrate, a rosary procession was held in Saint Peter’s Square. The presence and protection of our Mother Mary has immense power — requested, channeled, and honored through the

rosary. Her immaculate intercession has won wars and conquered hearts. After the feast day was established, the entire month of October was dedicated to the rosary in 1884 by Pope Leo XIII in his encyclical Superiore Anno:

“Last year, as each of you is aware, We decreed by an Encyclical Letter that, to win the help of Heaven for the Church in her trials, the great Mother of God should be honored by the means of the most holy Rosary during the whole of the month of October.

In this We followed both Our own impulse and the example of Our predecessors, who in times of difficulty were wont to have recourse with increased fervor to the Blessed Virgin, and to seek her aid with special prayers.”

Although the commitment to the rosary was formalized in 1571, it was an established prayer long before then. The rosary was first given to Saint Dominic by the Virgin Mary during an apparition in 1214 in Prouilhe of southern France. She

presented it as a source of strength and grace to persevere in his efforts to convert Albigensian heretics, saying: “Wonder not that you have obtained so little fruit by your labors, you have spent them on barren soil, not yet watered with the dew of Divine grace. When God willed to renew the face of the earth, He began by sending down on it the fertilizing rain of the Angelic

Salutation. Therefore preach my Psalter composed of 150 Angelic Salutations and 15 Our Fathers, and you will obtain an abundant harvest.”

Saint Dominic went on to found the Order of Preachers, or the Dominicans. The image of Our Lady of the Rosary reflects this apparition, with Mary holding the child Jesus in one hand and the other hand extending to give the rosary beads to Saint Dominic.

Pope Benedict explained the meaning behind the image in a 2007 Angelus: “This important iconography shows that the Rosary is a means given by the Virgin to contemplate Jesus and, in meditating on his

life, to love him and follow him ever more faithfully. It is this message that Our Lady has also bequeathed to us in her various apparitions.”

We know it to be one of the most recited and celebrated Catholic prayers — used to implore our Mother Mary for her intercession and blessings. Saint John Paul II expanded on the rosary’s power in his 2002 apostolic letter Rosarium Virginis

Mariae, when he announced the Year of the Rosary and the addition of the Luminous Mysteries: “With the Rosary, the Christian people sits at the school of Mary and is led to contemplate the beauty on the face of Christ and to experience the depths of his love. Through the Rosary the faithful receive abundant grace, as though from the very hands of the

Mother of the Redeemer.”

So let us dedicate this month of October to our Dear Mother Mary and pray that the pandemic be gone from the world and bring peace and happiness to us all as well as pray for our families and parishioners especially those who are sick and seeking special favors from the Lord. This 27th Sunday readings speaks about Biblical story of Salvation and Biblical view of God, explaining how God loves us and wanted us to be united with Him as His family members by sending down Jesus born of Mother Mary to

redeem the world as the Lamb of God. St. Paul offers words of comfort saying: Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Let us join with Mother Mary and all Angels in adoration,

prayer, thanksgiving and worship, make known to the Lord our special needs by recitation of the Holy Rosary.

Father John

W h y W e D e d i c a t e T h e M o n t h O f O c t o b e r T o T h e H o l y R o s a r y

Weekly Calendar Sunday 10/4 Respect Life Sunday On-Line Faith Formation Classes Start Monday 10/5 8:30 Adoration at St. Mary

Tuesday 10/6 6:30pm An Evening of Prayer- The Rosary at St. Mark Wednesday 10/7 6:30pm An Evening of Prayer- The Rosary at St. Mary Thursday 10/8 Friday 10/9

Saturday 10/10

Sunday 10/11

An Evening of Prayer

Come pray the Rosary with Us…..

Every Tuesday, 6:30 pm at St. Mark

Every Wednesday, 6:30 pm at St. Mary

ALL ARE WELCOME!!

Prayer for the Selection of a New Bishop

Merciful Father, you gave us shepherds as successors of the apostles to guide and govern your

church.

We implore your Holy Spirit to guide the selection process as a new bishop is chosen to lead our

diocese.

May he be a pastor filled with holiness and compassion who will foster healing and a greater

love of your name.

Allow our hearts to be open to the candidate of your choosing so that, together as disciples of Jesus, we

may continue to build your kingdom.

Amen

SAVE THE DATE!!! St. Mary-St. Mark 2nd Annual (Covid—Friendly) Trunk-or-Treat will be held at

St. Mary’s parking lot, Saturday, October 24, 5:30-7:30. WE NEED TRUNKS!!! Sign up to decorate your trunk for the kids to trick or treat

(contact Jackie)!! Watch for more details!

Learn to Pray the Rosary

ALL CHILDREN are invited to attend the Rosary on Tuesday, October 27 at St. Mark or Wednesday,

October 28 at St. Mary at 6:30pm. Children will all be given a Rosary that evening.

Student volunteers are needed to lead the Rosary those evenings (materials provided), so please

contact Jackie if interested.

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND!

There will be a second collection next weekend, October 10 & 11, for the

Ministries for Moms & Babies. Please use a separate envelope labeled as such

and please give generously.

This Sunday, October 4, at the 10:30 Mass at St. Mary’s,

Debbie DeFilipps, on behalf of SLIM, will present a check to

Father John to offset the cost of the fuel bill.

Many thanks for the generosity of this Ministry.

Remember to follow our Website, and our Facebook and Instagram page for the latest updates from the Parish

and the Diocese! www.stmarystmark.org

Saturday, Oct. 3 4:00pm Margo Passarell Vigil by Rose Gifaldi Sunday, Oct 4 8:30am Dean Penna 27th Sunday in by Ron & Nara Penna Ordinary Time 10:30am Kenneth Spychalski by Deb DeFilipps Monday, Oct. 5 8:00am Anita Piedimonte Blessed Francis Xavier by Tony & Mickey Quattrone Seelos

Tuesday, Oct. 6 8:00am James La Plant St. Bruno by Gail & Lloyd Christ

Wednesday, Oct. 7 8:00am Kaleo Vinca (Liv) Our Lady of the by Mike & Aimee Vinca Rosary Thursday, Oct. 8 8:00am John Shettle

by Roy & Bob

Friday, Oct. 9 8:00am Marlene D’Abramo St. Denis by Roy & Bob & Companions Saturday, Oct. 10 4:00pm Spychalski Family Vigil by Mary Ann Spychalski Sunday, Oct. 11 8:30am Ida & Kleman Barrett 28th Sunday in by Barb Barrett Ordinary Time 10:30am Robert Wilson Sr. by Family

Please pray for the following:

John Dellaquila, Jane Doran, Brenda Emery, Paul Farrelly, John Krizan, Marge Kruger, James Manno, Josephine

Paduano, Suzy Pratt, Wayne Schiavone, Chic Semple, Glen Spellan, Stacy Tipton, Evan Valentine, Nancy Welch,

Joyce Westveer, Chris Wing, Francis Zambito

(Intentions for the sick are taken from PARISHIONERS for IMMEDIATE FAMILY with permission from the infirmed, and remain on

the list for 3 months. Please call the office to return the infirmed to the sick list.)

Weekly Offerings for September 26-27

Mass Attendance Regular Collection

4:00pm 50 $292.00

8:30am 52 $1298.00

10:30am 50 $870.27

E-Giving $634.00

Grand Total $3094.27

This week’s Holy Hour Special intention is for an increase in vocations and for reparation of the Church

IMPORTANT!!

IT IS A STATE MANDATE THAT FACEMASKS ARE TO BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN CHURCH AND

THAT YOUR NOSE AND MOUTH SHOULD ALWAYS BE COVERED

(EVEN WHILE MAINTAINING 6FT SOCIAL DISTANCING)

If you have forgotten your mask or have any questions, please see an usher.

Thank you for your cooperation and for your consideration for others!

CRAFTERS & VENDORS WANTED! Are you a crafter or vendor? Know

someone who is? Come join us at the First Annual Christmas Craft Show at St. Mary-St. Mark Parish Center! We

are looking for crafters and/or vendors for Dec. 5. A 10 foot space with an 8

foot table is only $25! Contact Michele at 703-2578 for all the

details!!

CAUTION!

Wearing a mask can sometimes cause difficulty seeing, especially when going down steps. Please use caution when on the stairs and when using the

uneven sidewalk in front of Church that is under construction.

We will be reciting the Rosary 30 minutes before each Mass during the month of October. Please plan to come early and join us. Saturday at 3:30pm at St. Mary Sunday at 8am at St. Mark 10am at St. Mary

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PARISH COUNCIL parishcouncil@stmarystmark.org

Dorothy Morgan –President Nick Schicker — VP

Penny Cole — Secretary Jackie Nau—Parish Liaison

Fr. John Arogyasami Laurie Ballard

Debbie DeFilipps Buffie Edick Larry Frazer John Morriss

FINANCE COUNCIL finance@stmarystmark.org

Vince Nicolia — President Beth Skehan — Bus. Admin

Father John Arogyasami Francis D’Andrea

Larry Frazer Marilyn Schicker

Jim Sheffer

PARISH BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Gail Christ Jeff Miller Ed Morgan

Tony Piedimonte

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:00 PM St. Mary Sunday 8:30 AM St. Mark 10:30 AM St. Mary

WEEKDAY MASS Monday—Friday 8:00AM St. Mary

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT 1st, 2nd, 4th Monday of the Month 8:30AM-8:00PM St. Mary 3rd Monday of the Month 10:00AM-8:00PM St. Mark

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Due to Covid-19 restrictions, at present, please call Father John to make an appointment for Reconciliation.

Office Hours Mon. Wed.& Fri. 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 AM to Noon

Parish Office 13 South Main Street

Holley, NY 14470 Phone: 585-638-6718

Fax: 585-638-3210

WEBSITE: www.stmarystmark.org Follow us on FB and Instagram

@St. Mary-St. Mark Roman Catholic Parish

PARISH STAFF

Fr. John Arogyasami -Pastoral Administrator jarogyasami@stmarystmark.org

Jackie Nau-Pastoral Associate/DRE jnau@stmarystmark.org

Beth Skehan-Business Administrator bskehan@stmarystmark.org

Sharon Scialdone - Parish Secretary sscialdone@stmarystmark.org

Bradley Vogel -Organist/Choir Director music@stmarystmark.org

Edward Ciccoline - Maintenance Bill Bower-Maintenance

Laurie Vogt– Housekeeping

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