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Our Lady of Lourdes † Saint Anne

Sunday, April 19th, 2020

Dear Friends, As we enter another week of staying home, practicing social distancing and covering our faces in public, it is good to keep all of this in the perspective of our faith. As followers of Jesus, we do all of this out of care and concern not only for ourselves and our families, but also out of our care for everyone. The sacrifices we are making are acts of love for everyone in our community. In the pandemic context even celebrating Mass only through the internet or television, and therefore going without communion, is an act of love. God is with us in this trial. We see the action of God in the self-sacrifice of those whose work puts them at risk even as it serves all of us. We see God at work in the ways people are

reaching out to help neighbors. We ask God for patience to continue following the guidance of the medical authorities, and we look forward to the day when we can gather together without fear of illness. Easter is not “postponed” this year. The resurrection to new life is evident in the actions and care of many every day heroes in our midst. Friday morning, the Democrat and Chronical reported that some parishes have

been sued concerning sexual abuse regarding priests who once served at those parishes. I have not been notified of any lawsuits against Our Lady of Lourdes, St Anne, or St George Lithuanian Church. Grace and peace, Fr. Gary Tyman

We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return. We will be with our friends again. We will be with our families again. We will meet again. –Queen Elizabeth II

Sunday, Apr 19

Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy)

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

Monday, Apr 20

Easter Weekday

8:00am (SA) 8:30am (OLOL) Josephine O’Connor by Maureen O’Connor

Tuesday, Apr 21

Easter Weekday

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

All Parish activities are canceled until further notice

Wednesday, Apr 22

Easter Weekday

8:00am (SA) Mass in Thanks by Marilyn Petz 8:30am (OLOL) Communion Service

Thurs, Apr 23

Easter Weekday

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

Friday, Apr 24

Easter Weekday

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

Saturday, Apr 25

St Mark, Evangelist

4:00pm (SA) Joe Testa for healing by Al & Mary Ann Testa 5:00pm (OLOL)

Sunday, Apr 26

Third Sunday of Easter

8:30am (OLOL) Living & Deceased People of Cluster 9:00am (SA) Living & Deceased People of Cluster 10:30am (OLOL) In Memory of Kathryn Baker by Bruce and Pam Baker 11:00am (SA) Living & Deceased People of Cluster

Join us in Prayer! Please go to our website to offer your prayer requests. 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, Clarence Henry, 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: Gerry Bolton, Philomena Colucci, Carl Conde, Teresa Cox, Paul Crough, Lois DePotter, Bernice Gauger, Trudy Gober, Kathy Hursh, Bob McVeigh, Nancy Nothnagle, Rocky Palermo, Len Whitcraft This week, our Tabernacle candles

burn in prayer for:

Our Lady of Lourdes

& St. Anne:

Those affected with Covid-19

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

Our Deceased: John Larish, Clarence Henry

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Our Lady of Lourdes † Saint Anne

Be Not Afraid: How Not to be Overcome by Stress in

Times of Crisis Presented by Deacon Bill Rabjohn

Are you stressed in these days of pandemics where each night the news stories are scarier and scarier? Where you need a mask to go to the grocery store and showing you love someone is by keeping your distance from them? You’re not alone. These are incredibly stressful times, and everyone is feeling out of sorts in some form or another, it’s only human. But that doesn’t mean you need to be ruled by your fear and stress. Join Deacon Bill Rabjohn as he leads his course, Be Not Afraid, where he teaches us how we can overcome fear in all it’s forms.

(Isolation, Abandonment, Confusion, Anger, Control, and Deprivation)

Class size is limited so we do request that you email either bill.rabjohn@dor.org or konnie.collins@dor.org to register or you can register through the Facebook Event if you are our friend on Facebook. If you are unable to make this time but want to take the class, let us know and we can arrange additional class offerings.

When: Thursdays 4/23 through 6/4 Time: 2:00PM to 3:30PM Where: Zoom Meeting… Register to get the code!

Covid-19

The best way to fight this disease is with the best information. Don’t fall for the myths… verify information with a quick Google search. Check your sources!

STEWARDSHIP

St. Anne Church

Plate Attendance Collection Budget Variance 3/1 351 $6,936 - - 3/8 326 $3,558 - - 3/15 185 $2,392 - - 3/22 $1,636 3/29 EFT $5,888 - -

Total for Month 862 $20,410 $18,952 $1,458

Our Lady of Lourdes Church

Plate Attendance Collection Budget Variance 3/1 324 $5,586 - - 3/8 283 $3,807 - - 3/15 150 $4,702 - - 3/22 $755 3/29 EFT $7,876 - -

Total for Month 757 $22,726 $22,768 $(42)

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 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