November 19, 2017

St. Mary’s Church 95 North Main Street Canandaigua, NY 14424

St. Bridget’s Church 15 Church Street

Bloomfield, NY 14469

The parable in this Sunday’s liturgy is one that most of us know and whose theme is

immediately clear to most of us. If one has a talent, in exercising it, more will be asked; in not

exercising it, less will be possible to have. We approach our lives in the same way.

However, we are not equal in talent, but, rather, in effort. What we are asked to do is to use

what we have to enrich to world and strengthen our brothers and sisters on the journey. If we

are artists, we must find a way to express ourselves artistically. If we are scientists, we must try

to examine and analyze the world around us for greater understanding. And so on. We are

asked here to work from those gifts we have been given.

But there is another, infrequently made, but greater point in this parable. Namely, that we

have all been given a common gift that must not be wasted: Christ Himself. Our participation in

the divine life is something that I have called “infinite wealth” very often. Our prayers

constantly refer to our life as one of adopted children. It is good to remember that ours is a life

of abundance, fullness… The gifts we receive are not small; it is a great talent, in a sense, to live

as a Christian.

We remember, too, that Jesus may have been directing this with a similar idea very much in

mind. The Pharisees were the keepers of the law. Jesus respects and fulfills the law in his very

self. He was certainly telling this parable as a rebuke of sorts. Given great talent, the Pharisees

were still among the wicked because they buried the talent (the Law) and did not put what had

been entrusted them to productive use. Jesus was saying “What you have will be taken from

you.”

We have to consider this. What have we been entrusted? How do I proclaim Christ in the use

of my gifts and abilities? Am I welcoming, loving? How do I assist the most vulnerable with my

time? Do I take care of the things that are entrusted to me? All of these questions need to be

asked if we are to enjoy the wealth given us in Jesus Christ. So that we may live full and rich

lives, may we always in all that we do, proclaim that Jesus is Lord, and in so doing, become

wealthy.

Your servant in Our Blessed Lord,

Fr. Michael

Striving to know, love, and serve God in all others.

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DAY MASS INTENTION EVENTS

Sunday, November 19

Thirty-Third Sunday in

Ordinary Time

7:30 a.m. (SM) Gerald Dolce by the Zulick family 9:00 a.m. (SM) Deceased members of the James Catalfamo fami-

ly by the family 9:30 a.m. (SB) Isabel Manaco by Jean & Bill Burlingame 11:30 a.m. (SM) Deceased members of the Evangelista family by the

Campagna family

9:00 a.m. (SM) Pre-K Nursery in Pre-K Room in Dougherty Hall 4:00 p.m. (SM) World Day of the Poor Meal in Dougherty Hall

Monday, November 20

Weekday

6:45 a.m. (SM) Word and Communion Service 8:00 a.m. (SB) Ed Rex by the St. Bridget’s parish community 9:00 a.m. (SM) Victor L. Palumbo by his wife, Rita

Tuesday, November 21

The Presenta-tion of the

Blessed Virgin Mary

6:45 a.m. (SM) Nicholas Valvano by Vince & Dee Valvano 9:00 a.m. (SM) Paul Genecco by the Genecco family

10:00 a.m. (SM) Prayer Shawl in the Yellow House 1:00 p.m. (SM) Year of the Eucharist Parish Bible Study in

Dougherty Hall 6:00 p.m. (SM) Liturgy Committee Meeting in the Yellow House 6:00 p.m. (SM) K of C—Officers Meeting in Dougherty Hall 7:00 p.m. (SM) K of C—Council Meeting in Dougherty Hall

Wednesday, November 22

St. Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr

6:45 a.m. (SM) Evelyn Fleming by Marie Whelehan 8:00 a.m. (SB) Eileen Minnis by the family 9:00 a.m. (SM) Word and Communion Service 7:00 p.m. (SB) The People of St. Benedict Parish

(SMS) No School 5:30 p.m. (SB) Confessions at St. Bridget’s 7:00 p.m. (SM) Men’s Prayer Group Meeting in the Yellow House

Thursday, November 23

Weekday St. Clement I, Pope

& Martyr; St Columban, Abbot;

Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro, Priest

& Martyr

7:30 a.m. (SM) Fortunata Poma by Barbara & Charles Battle 9:00 a.m. (SM) Frances Musolino by Ellen Polimeni

(SMS) No School Parish Administration Center closed today 6:00 p.m. (SB) Yoga Class in the Church Hall

Friday, November 24

St Andrew Dũng-Lac, Priest, &

Companions, Martyrs

6:45 a.m. (SM) Paul Meath by Stuart & Lucy Gwilt 8:00 a.m. (SB) Word and Communion Service 9:00 a.m. (SM) Josephine Delforte by Anne Catalfamo

(SMS) No School Parish Administration Center closed today

Saturday, November 25

Weekday St Catherine of

Alexandria, Virgin & Martyr; BVM

8:00 a.m. (SM) Reliefia Guilford by her son, Michael 5:00 p.m. (SM) Rita Cook by the family

8:30 a.m. (SM) Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary in Church 3:30 p.m. (SM) Confessions in Church 6:00 p.m. (SM) Blood Pressure Clinic in Dougherty Hall

Sunday, November 26

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

7:30 a.m. (SM) John Geise by Ellen, Anna, & Chris 9:00 a.m. (SM) Sidney Hauenstein by the Hauenstein family 9:30 a.m. (SB) Howard “Hawie” Meath by Betty Howell 11:30 a.m. (SM) The George Schuster Family by Rita Schuster

(SM) Blood Pressure Clinic in Dougherty Hall after all Masses 9:00 a.m. (SM) Pre-K Nursery in Pre-K Room in Dougherty Hall

Events listed as SM take place at St. Mary’s, those listed as SB take place at St. Bridget’s, and those listed as SMS take place at St. Mary’s School

Violet Hemenway Diehl

Catherine Anne Kiley

Congratulations!

Today’s Responsorial Psalm

Blessed are those who fear the Lord. Psalm 128

Altar Memorials This week, the Bread and Wine at St. Mary’s will be offered in loving memory of Paul Genecco, requested by his mother, Mary. The Sanctuary Lamp at St. Mary’s will burn in loving memory of Victor L. Palumbo, requested by wife, Rita. The Sanctuary Lamp at St. Bridget’s will burn in loving memory of George & Genevieve Rogalski, requested by their family.

Question of the Week:

What are the riches God has given you, and how have you utilized them?

RCIA and G.I.F.T. Adult Retreats Give yourself the gift of a break in the midst of the holiday season and give God an opportunity to come closer to you and help you experience his love. Please plan to attend the Adult Retreat at Notre Dame Re-treat House on Saturday, December 9 from 10:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. The theme of the retreat is Advent. Lunch will be provided. You may register at www.stbenedictonline.org/retreats or by contacting Dawn Burdick at Dawn.Burdick@dor.org or (585) 394-1220, ext. 39. There will be a small $10 per person cost that you can pay on the day of the retreat.

Additional Adult Retreats are also scheduled for: January 27—The Creed and the Our Father March 3—Sacraments: Eucharist - Reconciliation

Knowing The master, with the expectation that each servant will increase what has been given, gives every servant in this parable riches. Even one talent was a significant amount of riches - by some calculations in today's economy a talent was close to a million dollars! The wealth each of us has been given by our Master is a share in his very life.

This wealth that we’ve received from the Father does not necessarily mean financial riches; our riches can be great compassion for others, or the artistic abilities we possess, or other such strengths. To bury it was to waste its potential. Even a small amount is an incalculable richness. We will be judged by how we have chosen to allow this life to increase, to grow within us. Loving We are to grow into the rich person God intends us to be. In our everyday living of the Gospel, we can be fear-ful or lazy, we can be safe. We can do what is minimally necessary — go to Mass, get to confession, say our daily prayers — but take no risks. Real growth in our spiritual walk and the life God has given us comes by taking risks. When we choose to die to ourselves, we receive from God truly abundant life, because in the dying to self we are more perfectly conformed to Christ. Serving We participate in the risk of dying to self and increasing our life when we see someone we don't know, poor and in need, and choose to reach out to them. We risk dying to self and increasing our life when we share our own "talents" by volunteering for a liturgical ministry or for one of the parish committees, even if we feel others may be more qualified.

God's life is given to us to show how we can have an even greater abundance of life.

Take a risk and increase life by: • Participating in upcoming Parish Advent service

opportunities: ◦ Involvement in Christmas baskets ◦ Salvation Army bell ringing ◦ Kid’s Shop/Canandaigua Christmas Shop

• Investing money to grow the Kingdom. For in-stance, donate to the Kalama Project

• Posting a story of a risk taken to encourage others

“Remain in me as I

remain in you, says

the Lord. Whoever

remains in me bears much fruit.”

~John 15:4A, 5B

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St Benedict’s Parish Support for November 11 & 12

Sincere thanks for your support of the parish and its ministries!

Attendance ......................................................... 1,305

Weekly Offertory Income* ............................. $16,957 Weekly Needs ................................................ $18,520 Overage (Shortage) ....................................... $(1,563)

Year To Date Offertory Income* ....................................... $373,069 Year To Date Need ..................................... $370,400 Year To Date Overage (Shortage) ................... $2,669

*Regular Sunday Collection

ELECTRONIC GIVING PROGRAM St. Benedict’s is pleased to offer this safe and convenient option for you to contribute your Sunday offering to the Church automatically through your checking or savings account. Please contact the business office at 394-1220.

Are You Being Called to Service?

As Pope Francis said, “Service is the sign of true love. Those who know love know how to serve others.” If you feel that you are being called to service and wish to make Christ present for oth-ers, please consider one or more of these service and/or volunteer opportunities.

During the next two months the Blessing Room is prepar-ing for both our Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets for roughly 140 families. We are in need of tea and coffee, and condiments such as mayonnaise, pickles, olives, and mus-tard to help fill out the baskets. We are also looking for gen-tly used toys to help families with Christmas giving for their children. Toys may be left in the back of St. Bridget’s Church. Please call Sandi Knopf 657-7200 with any ques-tions.

CCIA Food Pantry Wish List Beginning November 24th, the CCIA Food Pantry will again be collecting food donations at the entrances of St. Mary's Church. Our wish list for the end of November is: Week of November 25th & 26th - cereal, spaghetti sauce, pasta, tuna, soup, mac and cheese Personal hygiene items are always welcome. We are cur-rently serving almost 400 families a month, so we truly ap-preciate your support.

Needed: Mittens We are still in need of mittens for infants and young children for this year’s Christmas Food Basket program. By November 30, please bring donations to the PAC during regular busi-ness hours or call Marcia Webster at (585) 394-6836 to ar-range for a pick up.

Catholic Ministries Appeal Update To date, $97,743 (57.81%) of our $160,417 CMA goal has been pledged. Of that amount, $80,526 has been paid.

Free Thanksgiving Dinner

Patty Hotchkiss will once again serve a free Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 23 to anyone who is alone on the holiday. An old fashioned harvest dinner of fresh roasted turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, veg-etables, coffee, and dessert will be served from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. For 22 years, Patty served Thanksgiving meals to hundreds of people at her restaurant, Patty’s Place. Ms. Hotchkiss sold the restaurant this year, but the same gener-ous meal will now be offered at The Elks Club at 19 Niagara Street. For more information, please call (585) 394-4616.

Many Hands Make Light Work (and Have Lots of Fun)

There’s a lot going on these weeks at St. Benedict’s. Consid-er how you can be part of the activity.

Bring food for Christmas baskets by Thanksgiving.

Ring Salvation Army bells for one hour on Saturday, December 2. Sign up sheets are in Church.

Take a gift tag and shop for a present. Tags will be availa-ble on November 18. Presents need to be returned by December 3.

Help as a Jesus Elf on Sunday, December 3 to move presents and sort mittens from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Be a present sorter on Thursday, December 7. Start-ing at 6:00 p.m., we need to move all the hundreds of presents from the chapel to their proper spot in Dougherty Hall. Sign up sheets are in Church.

Donate to Canandaigua Christmas Shop. We especially need “dad presents”. Drop donations at PAC corridor or Dougherty Hall entrance of Church or St. Bridget’s Hall.

Help move and sort presents to set up for Canandaigua Christmas Shop on Sunday, December 10 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Help set up for Canandaigua Christmas Shop on Mon-day, December 11 from 9:-00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 13 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., or Thursday, December 14 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Help work at Canandaigua Christmas Shop on Friday, December 15 from 3:30 p.m. -9:00 p.m. to find and wrap presents with kids. Sign up sheets are in Church.

Quilt Raffle Benefits Social Ministry Programs A huge thanks goes to all those who supported the annual quilt raffle by the Bloomfield Bees. The winner was drawn at the Election Day Dinner and is Phil Hoffman from Appala-chin, NY. The $336 from ticket sales was donated to St. Benedict’s Social Ministry programs.

SVDP Clothing Room Needs Coats The Saint Vincent de Paul clothing room would like to thank all those who have donated. The dona-tions are greatly appreci-ated by the staff and their many clients. They are currently very

much in need of winter coats in all sizes for adults and chil-dren. Please bring any coat donations directly to the cloth-ing room during store hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays from noon until 2:00 p.m., and Wednesdays & Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Please be sure that your donations are clean and wearable. It is taking the staff several hours each day to sort the cloth-ing and any unwearable clothing cannot be used. Acceptable items are: clean, wearable clothing; clean shoes/boots; bed-ding; towels and washcloths; curtains; shower curtains; small rugs; dishes; pots and pans; knick-knacks; toys; of-fice/school supplies; unopened toiletry items; and working lamps, coffee makers, and toasters. They cannot accept: en-cyclopedias, textbooks, TVs, large appliances, furniture, sports equipment, bikes, medicine, and medical supplies.

GOT COATS? NEEDED:

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Pauline Crosier Bruce Currier Travis Curtis D Joe D’Agostino Brenda D’Angelo Bernice Delforte David Delmonte Karen DeSeyn Teresa DiLella Kevin Dillon Sue Dobies Mike Doran E Jeanne Erdle Jim Erdle, Sr. F Caryl Favro Nicole Favro John & Joan Fleming Anne Fiorentino Marilyn Fisher Nicky Forgione, Jr. Diane Fudalik G Ian Galek Christopher Gallagher Deborah Genovese Robert Genovese Andrew German Kathy Gilbert Elodie Graham Suzanne Greenwood Audree Greiner Anne Griffith Lacey Pietropaolo Gulick H Barb Haight Sue Hall

James Hamilton Al Harter Jim Harvey Joyce Hatcher Liz Hedger Jennifer Hefner Mike Heise Noelle Henning Connor Hicks Mary Hollis Ted Horrocks Bennett Hudson I John Inness J Adam Jemmott Dawn Jensen Eric Johnson Jeff Johnson Jerry Johnston Patt Jones K Chris Keely Christine Kimmerly Nancy Kolb Robert Kubiak Jr. L Phil Lahue Natalie Lawler Nicholas LeGrett Kitty Loeper Mary Jane Lortscher Lorraine Lowden James and Liz Lowe Hope Lowman Baby Lucas Joseph Lynch Teresa Lynch M Bob Mack

Mary Malinowski Claire Maney Michael Mapes Jim Marianacci Alicia Marney Esther Martin John Martin Jay Mayeu Janet McCloud Robert McGlynn Shelby McGlynn Barbara & James McKee Terry McKenna Genevieve McWilliams Liz Michaels Art Miller Caty Miller Cindy Miller Karen Miller Ron Milton Ken Moore Virginia Lee Mosely Carolyn Muldoon Terry Mullaly Dianne Murphey Fr. Kevin Murphy N Lauren Nevil Gordon Nicholson O Mary O’Brien P Susan Paoli Ed Pasciak Cindy Peck Tony Pelusio Jeanetta Pharis Q Buddy Quayle

R Joe Rafter Ann Recker Barbara Redman Shannon Reeves Rick Revier Tom Revier Wendy Rex Ryder Thomas Rexford S Pam Sage Cori Sandoe Beverly Savage Finn Schafran Joan, Donald, & Charles Scheibener Regina Schmitt Barbara Schram Rita Schuster Deb Scorse Charles Scott Phyllis Scott Ann Scoville Peter Seiler Justin Serbent Kelly Shannon Eugene Sharp William Shaw Scott Shinkle Family Laurie Skinner Cindy Skrypek John Skrypek James Smith Mary & Ralph Smith Morgan Smithling Tom Socha Barb Spohn Karen Spychalski Patricia Stauffer James Sullivan

Natalie Swift T Sandra Tambe Steve Tempest Abby Terhune Nancy Barnett Tighe Ethel Toner V John Valeska Angela Vallachi Michael Vallachi Jonathan Vanderwall Janet VanGelder Cheryle Vine Annette Vitalone W Lloyd Wade The Walczak Family John Warmuth Barbara Wasson Ed Watson Sophie Watson Marie Webster Tim Welch Abbe Widmark-Crowell Curt & Betty Working Virginia Wyffels

Please Pray for Our Sick and Their Caregivers

ST. BENEDICT PARISH ADMIN CENTER: 95 N Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 (585) 394-1220 Fax (585) 396-3230

Parish Emergency Number: (585) 364-2419 www.stbenedictonline.org

cstmaryc@dor.org

Parish Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday Closed Daily from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to our Parish Family! We are so glad you are here! Please let us know you are here so that we can minister to your needs. Speak with a hospi-tality member, or call or email the parish office.

BAPTISMS Visit our website to fill out our baptismal request form or contact Deacon Claude so he can discuss with you the steps to baptism for your children.

HOLY MATRIMONY Engaged couples should contact the parish at least 6 months prior to desired wedding date. Marriage Preparation is required. Please call or email Deacon Claude.

BECOMING CATHOLIC (R.C.I.A.) Call or email Nick Laskowski.

PARISH COUNCIL Chairperson: Melanie Soberon Council Members: Brent Hall (Vice Chairperson), Bill DiBacco (Secretary), Brian Carl, Caryl Favro, Paula Foster, Donna Mathis, Chris Neubecker, Natalie Ruppel, Clare DeMarco, Andy Yudichak, Bob Cownie, Sara M. Bodine, and Laura Barone Ex officio members: Fr . Clifford Dorkenoo, Dawn Burdick, Ann Mar ie Deutsch, Deacon Claude Lester, Andrew Uttaro, Nick Laskowski, and Amy Corron

St. Mary’s Church 95 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424

St. Bridget’s Church 15 Church Street, Bloomfield, NY 14469

Father Michael Costik,

Parochial Administrator.....….………………x34…..Fr.Michael.Costik@dor.org

Father Clifford Dorkenoo,

Parochial Vicar.………………………………..x12...Fr.Clifford.Dorkenoo@dor.org

Father Kevin Murphy, Senior Priest

Deacon Claude Lester,

Social Ministry and Sacramental Minister….......x15 ....Claude.Lester@dor.org

Dawn Burdick,

Pastoral Associate, G.I.F.T. Coordinator....x39….Dawn.Burdick@dor.org

Nick Laskowski, Faith Form. Coordinator .x37. Nick.Laskowski@dor .org

Andrew Uttaro, Y outh Ministry Coord.….x41..Andrew.Uttaro@dor.org

Maureen Horrocks, Receptionist........ …x10…....Maureen.Horrocks@dor.org

Amy Corron, Bulletin Editor, Parish Life Coord. x 11…Amy.Corron@dor.org

Anthony DiPrima, Financial Director…....x25….…...Tony.Diprima@dor.org

Patricia Simmons, Business Manager........x13………..Pat.Simmons@dor.org

Helen Vallee, Asst. to Business Mgr ....x24……..…....Helen.Vallee@dor .org

Rich Clayton, Joe Schrader & Laurent Paré

Maintenance...............………….………x18......….Rich.Clayton@dor.org

Cemeteries..……………………....…………………...…………….....x 33

St Mary’s School 16 E. Gibson St., Canandaigua, NY 14424…...(585) 394-4300

www.stmaryscanandaigua.org Ann Marie Deutsch, Principal...............x16…Ann.Mar ie.Deutsch@dor .org

Pam Negley, Donna Kamholtz, SMS Sec ……..... x 17……...smcdcs@dor.org

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Readings for the Week of November 19, 2017 Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/Ps 128:1-5/1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21 Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63/Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158/Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31/Ps 3:2-7/Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31/Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15/Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29/Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15/Lk 19:41-44 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59/1 Chr 29:10bcd-12/Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13/Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19/Lk 20:27-40 Next Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/Ps 23:1-3, 5-6/1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/Mt 25:31-46

Kid’s Corner

Sharing the Gospel You can choose to waste your time, your money, and your special tal-ents. You can be selfish with them, too. Or you can use those gifts from God to spread good news about Je-sus. When you choose to use your gifts for God, and he will fill your heart with joy.

Prayer God, help me to use my time, my money, and my special talents for you.

Class of 2017 HANDS OF CHRIST AWARD Every Spring, our Diocese gives out the “Hands of Christ” awards to deserving High School seniors. These awards recognize the young men and women of our parishes who have distinguished themselves as faithful Christians in their homes, schools, and communities. If you know of a young man or woman who meets the following criteria please fill out the form below to nominate him or her for this honor. Hands of Christ Criteria: Has consistently demonstrated a Chris-tian attitude by word and example; has been actively involved in the parish as well as their school or community; has been a posi-tive role model to their peers, younger children and adults; is a practicing Roman Catholic at St. Benedict Parish, is currently a High School senior

Senior’s Name: _____________________________ Address:__________________________________ ________________________________________ School Attending: ___________________________ Your Name: _______________________________ Reason for nomination: _______________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________

Place in the collection basket or send to Andrew Uttaro at the PAC. Nomination Deadline is November 26, 2017.

Breakfast with Santa

December 2, 2017 from 9 a.m.—11 a.m. St. Mary’s School Gym

Menu: pancakes, sausage, milk, coffee

Visit with Santa (Don’t forget your camera!)

Join in a Christmas craft or game

Browse our cookie walk and buy some home-baked goodies

$5/person (payable at the door). Children 3 and under free. All proceeds benefit SMS PTO.

KnightLine The Knights of Columbus (K of C) Catholic Citizen-ship Essay Contest deadline for submission has been

moved to Thursday, November 30 due to Thanksgiving and youths attending the NCYC. The contest is for grades 8–12 in public, private, or parochial schools. This year’s theme is “Going to the Peripheries”. Entry forms and instruction sheets are available from Principal Deutsch, Andrew Uttaro of the Youth Ministry, and Brian Moser. Essays are judged on content, grammar, and style. Gift cards will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each grade. There is a K of C Admission /1st Degree scheduled for Tuesday, November 21 in Dougherty Hall. Candidates are to arrive by 6:15pm for preparation. For more details, please contact Brian Moser at bmoser2012@gmail.com or (585) 690-0200. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone from K of C Council #1445.

Praying our Way through Advent Let’s begin our liturgical year by preparing ourselves spirit-ually for the birth of Christ. Sr. Carole Proia and Nancy Lynch will offer Advent practices which will enhance this time of anticipation. Join them on Tuesday, December 12 for a day retreat at Notre Dame Retreat House. Registra-tion begins at 9:00 a.m. along with coffee and pastries. The conference begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by lunch at noon, and Reconciliation and Mass. The day ends at 3:00 p.m. Please call (585) 394-5700 to register. A fee of $25 is paya-ble at registration.

Ceremony of Remembrance If you have experienced the death of a child, sibling, or grandchild of any age, please consider joining our Ceremo-ny of Remembrance on Sunday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 50 W. Bloomfield Rd, Pittsford. The ceremony is non-denominational and will include music, names read, a candle lighting, poetry, and a slideshow. Light refreshments will follow the event. Please RSVP by December 7 with the full name of the indi-vidual(s) you are honoring and the number of people who will be attending to childrenneverforgotten@gmail.com. If you wish, you may email a picture of the individual(s) to be included in the slideshow by December 5. On the evening of the event, you may also bring a photo (no larger than 8x10) to be displayed. Please arrive by 6:15 p.m. if you are bring-ing a photo. For more information, please contact Elaine Deacon at (585) 889-2574. Sponsored by Rochester Kids and the Jeff Milano-Johnson Memorial Fund. Held in conjunction with The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting©.

Community Live Nativity On December 16 and 17, the local church community will come together to portray the marketplace in Bethlehem, the Inn where there was no room for Mary and Joseph, and the stable that was the birthplace of Our Sav-ior. The purpose is to illustrate that in the

midst of our busy world, finding Jesus will always bring God’s peace. The First United Methodist Church of Canan-daigua, 100 Main St, will be hosting this project as a drive-through experience in their parking lot. Participants from other churches are also involved in this project.

Canandaigua Christmas Shop

Friday, December 15 4:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.

(one day only) Dougherty Hall, St. Mary’s Church

A place for families to select items for loved ones. Free of charge.

Church Name: St Benedict Roman Catholic Parish City, State East Bloomfield, NY / Canandaigua, NY File Name: 06-0088 Phone: 585-394-1220 Contact/Editor: Amy Corron, Bulletin Editor stbenedictcommunications@gmail.com

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