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ST. CATHERINE
of SIENA
26 Mendon Ionia Road
Mendon, New York 14506-0001
Founded in 1901
Roman Catholic Founded in 1983
Faith Communities
Sunday, January 8, 2023
Feast of the Epiphany
Saint Catherine’s Transfiguration
Tuesday& Thursday @ 9:00 AM Monday & Wednesday @ 6:45 AM
Saturday@ 5:30 PM Saturday@ 4:00 PM
Sunday@ 10:45 AM Sunday@ 8:45 AM
St. Catherine of Siena & Church of the Transfiguration
Mass Intentions St. Catherine of Siena
2022 / 2023 CMA Responsibility is: $112,000
Legend: S = St. Catherine of Siena; T = Transfiguration
Our progress as of 1/3/2023 is:
Saturday, Jan 7, 2023 Donors 191 / Total Pledged $82,749;
***1 Jn 5:14-21/Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5 and 6a, and 9b/Jn 2:1-11 73.88% of our goal
T-4:00am: Jack Garrity by the Garrity Family, $ 37,251 remaining responsibility
Charlie McElhinney by Jeanne McElhinney,
Jim Sterling by the Shaughnessy & Sterling Families Church of Transfiguration
S-5:30pm: Jay Rusalem by Tony & Karen Jovenitti 2022 / 2023 CMA Responsibility is: $199,000
Sunday, Jan 8, 2023
***Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12
Our progress as of 1/3/2023 is:
T-8:45: Mary Jean Muhlnickel by Pat Della Pietra Donors 280 / Total Pledged $162,065;
Maria Bellevia by Frank & Elizabeth Carnevale 81.44% of our goal
S-10:45: For refugees and immigrants $ 36,935 remaining responsibility
Monday, Jan 9, 2023
***Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38/Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10/Mt 3:13-17 Year-end 2022 Statement of Contribu ons
T-6:45: End of the War in Ukraine As you receive and review your 2022 Statement of
Tuesday, Jan 10, 2023 Contributions, please note the following:
***Heb 2:5-12/Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9/Mk 1:21-28 or Heb 1:1-6 and
2:5-12/Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28 CMA
S-9:00am: Charlie Constantino by Tom Ferrera ¨ If you made your CMA donation payable to the CMA, you will
Wednesday, Jan 11, 2023 receive a letter from the Diocese as your tax receipt.
***Heb 2:14-18Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9//Mk 1:29-39 ¨ If you made your CMA donation payable to St. Catherine of
T-6:45am: Damar Hamlin & His Family Siena or the Church of the Transfiguration and it was not
Thursday, Jan 12, 2023 made “anonymously” then you will receive a letter from the
***Heb 2:14-18Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9//Mk 1:29-39 Diocese as your tax receipt.
S-9:00am: Pope Benedict XVI
¨ If you made your CMA donation to St. Catherine of Siena or
Friday, Jan 13, 2023 Heb 4:1-5, 11/Ps 78:3 and 4bc, 6c-7, 8/Mk
2:1-12 the Church of the Transfiguration “anonymously” then it will
No Services be reflected on your Year-end Statement of Contributions
***Saturday, Jan 14, 2023 from your parish.
***1Heb 4:12-16/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15/Mk 2:13-17
T-4:00am: Marcella and Reginald by Bold Family QCD – (Qualified Charitable Distribution)
John Dunn and Elizabeth Bailey by Beverly Dunn ¨ These are sent directly to us from the institution that holds
S-5:30pm: End of violence in our cities your IRA and your tax receipt will come from them. It will not
Sunday, Jan 15, 2023 be reflected on your Year-end Statement of Contributions
***1Heb 4:12-16/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15/Mk 2:13-17 from your parish.
T-8:45: Lorene Hurd by Ray Benza
S-10:45: For the People of St. Catherine’s Envelopes, EFT and Online Giving
¨ These donation should all be reflected on your Year-end
Statement of Contributions from your parish.
Men in the Spirit
Should you have any questions please contact your parish office.
Monday, January 16 at 6:30 PM St. Catherine of Siena – 624-4990
Transfiguration – 248-2427
Transfiguration’s Education Center—Upper Level
Thank you for your continued support of our
See you there!
Parish! God bless!
FinanceÊUpdate—2ÊCorinthiansÊ9:7
7/1/2022—12/31/2022
St.ÊCatherine’s Transfiguration
YTD Actual YTD Budget Variance YTD Actual YTD Budget Variance
Regular Collections as of 12/31/2022 $290,328 $297,575 ($7,247) $450,534 $491,950 ($41,416)
Christmas 2022 Collection $20,090 $16,200 $3,890 $55,636 $50,000 $5,636
ForÊQues ons,ÊcontactÊDanÊHofford,ÊatÊdaniel.hofford@dor.org
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Dear Friends,
We remember in our prayers and masses the life of Pope
This weekend we celebrate the Epiphany of Benedict the XVI. On the last day of his earthly life, he
the Lord! So many of us think of the “Magi, was born into a life that is eternal. I remember the day
Astrologers, and /or Wise Men” this day. We he was chosen and announced to be the new Pope
have in our sacred texts the story of following Saint Pope John Paul II. My friend Sally and I
travelers coming great distances following the guidance of were in the car near Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester,
a star. These individuals understood they would come and Massachuse s. When we heard on the radio there was
encounter a king but not one of understood worldly an announcement, we pulled over at the beach and
means. They brought gi s. They knew a er their heard the proclama on. Pope Benedict has been
experience with Herod they needed to take a different described as a “quiet scholar who defended Doctrine.”
route back to their homeland. At the age of 85, he made history as the first Pope in 600
years to announce that he was
Our beau ful theme of “ILLUMINATE HIS LIGHT” this stepping down freely and “for the
liturgical season reminds us to reflect like the travelers on good of the church.”
how do we follow “His Light” in
our lives. What “gi s” to we May we remember Pope Benedict
bring before Him? How do we, in our prayers. May we pray that
a er encountering Him, travel he is rejoicing with all the faithfully
in our lives bearing His departed among the saints in the
presence within ourselves Kingdom of the Lord.
before others? Much to ponder
upon, pray over and discern in Let us also pray for Pope Francis that his health may
these last couple days of our sustain him comfortably in leading us in the life of our
Christmas/Epiphany season. church and world. Eternal Rest Grant unto Pope Benedict
and May Eternal Light Shine on Him Forever.
I want to thank so many who brought their gi s before us
in our faith communi es these past several weeks. First of My friends, I wish you all a blessed 2023. I pray that my
all, I thank all our parishioners for their prayerful support voca on will serve you all well and that my humble
to Saint Catherine of Siena and the Church of the presence will con nue to the best of my gi s con nue to
Transfigura on. You reveal the life giving miracles of being “ILLUMINATE HIS LIGHT.”
the Body of Christ.
Love, Prayer and Blessing,
Thank you to our Arts & Environment Ministries who set Father Rob
our churches with beauty and dignity for both Advent and
Christmas. Thank you to our phenomenal Music Ministries
who added such joy and reverence to all our liturgies
during Advent and Christmas. All your voices and
instruments revealed the sacredness of this holy me.
Thank you to all the behind the scene individuals who offer
help in ways that may not always be recognized by Eternal rest grant unto them
everyone but know the Parish Staffs along with myself do Oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them.
and we are ever so grateful for your goodness.
Our Parish Staffs are to be thanked as well! Each gi ed
individual of our staffs bring their gi s, prayer and very
selves to the praise of our Lord for the service of each and Mark Yeates friend of Paul Shambo
every person before us! As my dear friend Claire (who died
a year ago Christmas Day) would say, “Aren’t we Sanctuary Candles burn for
fortunate?” We certainly are! St. Catherine’s Transfiguration
I pray in thanksgiving for all of you and pray that together For the People of In thanksgiving for
St. Catherine’s & the life and goodness
in this New Year we will con nue to support one another
Transfiguration of Dan Brent
by living as Him who modeled all we are called to be.
St. Catherine of Siena ”Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Quote of the Week
Prayer Shawls are available for those who are ill or grieving. To “ … now the work of Christmas begins : to find the lost, to heal the
obtain a Prayer Shawl for someone in need, you can see Ruth after broken, to feed the hungry, to release the prisoner, to rebuild the
Mass or call (624-4990) or stop by the Parish Office. nations, to bring peace among others …” ~ Howard Thurman
You are invited to share in this Ministry by making a donation Faith Formation & Sacrament Prep Calendar January 2023
toward the purchase of yarn used to create shawls. Please place Communion Zoom Session 1/10 @ 4:30pm
your donation in an envelope marked Prayer (link will be sent via email)
Shawl Ministry and drop in the Collection
Basket any weekend or send to the Parish · Family Faith Festival 1/18 @ 5:30pm
Office. · In Person Religious Ed 1/22 @ 9:30am
· Confirmation Prep Year 1 & 2 1/22 @ Noon
If you knit or crochet and would like to be part · Communion Zoom Session 1/24 @ 4:30
of our Prayer Shawl Ministry, call Evelyn (624- (link will be sent via email)
1042).
MONTHLY FOOD COLLECTION
Thank you so much for your continued support of our monthly Food
S t a r L ig h t s
Collection. Our January Collection is next weekend, January 14/15
for the Pittsford Food Cupboard. Their requested needs include:
2022 Honor Roll
body wash, conditioner, body lotion, healthy cereals, Manwich,
olives, pizza sauce, toco shells, canned yams, 100% juices,
Each year at this time we bless those parishioners recognized
sardines, clams, beef stew, anchovies, crushed/ stewed
with a Star Light award over the past year for their generous
tomatoes. Thank you for supporting this important ministry. words and actions. This weekend we are proud to honor our
LITURGICAL MINISTERS 2022 Star Lights recipients at our 19th annual Blessing Mass
It is time to build the Spring Liturgical Ministers Schedule celebration. As is our tradition, we will recognize this year’s 27
(March – June). recipients at each Mass and celebrate the essence of what it
means to be a Star Light. The collection of Star Light stories will
Schedule Builders are due January 15, via – E-Mail, Collection be displayed in the Gathering Space.
Basket or Parish Office.
As a faith-filled community, we join together in extending our
If you have not received your Schedule Builder see or call appreciation and congratulations to this year’s Star Lights
Ruth (624 – 4990). recipients:
New Lectors and Communion Ministers are welcome. If you are Eric Bessette s David & Kourtney Blackburn s Jim & Sallie
interested, call Ruth. Dakins s Phil Dattilo s Clara Drahms s David Friedlander s
Frank Gacioch s Pat Gacioch s Mark Gilbride s Bob Goldbach s
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Alex & Kara Knapp s Lisa Lander and Grant, Cora & Landon s
With the beginning of the New year, St. Ruth Maier s John & Pam Notebaert s John O’Donoghue s Julie
Catherine’s will once again present our gifts Reinke s Scott Tubbs s Jim & Sally Whitbeck s Karen Zielinski
of bread and wine at the Offertory of Mass.
We invite your participation. There is a 2 Corinthians 9:7
sign – up sheet on the Bulletin Board in the Each of you should give that what you
Gathering Space. have decided in your heart to give, not
reluctantly or under compulsion, for God
SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY—BOTTLES & CANS COLLECTION loves a cheerful giver.
We will be collecting you rclean cans and bottles for the following
weekends in January: 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, 28/29, to help benefit St.
Catherine’s Good Samaritan Fund. As you
come to mass on those
weekends, you can deposit your clean
“empties” in the truck parked in front of the
church.
Thank you and keep those cans/bottles coming.
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Church of the Transfiguration “Lord, how good it is for us to be here.”
Christmas Basket Program Gratitude Women in the Spirit - Monday, January 9th
With awe, I am so very grateful for your response to our pro- 6:30pm—8:00pm—Transfiguration Parish Life Center Gym
gram by your generosity, kindness and compassion. Through Yoga, Meditation and Journaling
sponsorships, financial support, gift donations, organizing, wrap- Facilitated by Lynn Klei, CYT
ping, volunteering and delivery, you have offered the gift of love to Be sure to wear comfortable cloths and bring a mat.
others as God shares that same gift of love with all of us. Chairs will also be available.
A special thank you to program coordinators Lorey Beck, Ray
Benza, Donna Graham, Kathy Kyhos, Connie Tripp, and Nancy
and Rick Wahl. Without their immeasurable dedication and hard
work, this program would not exist.
Grief Share at Transfiguration
Our brothers and sisters celebrated Christmas with their loved
Our Grief Share Support Group begins at the Church of the
ones and friends around their tables on Christmas Day. Our hope
Transfiguration on Wednesday, 1/18/23. Grief Share is a friendly,
is to spread the message of Jesus love in the midst of uncertainty
caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of
for many, especially the little ones.
life’s most difficult experiences of losing a loved one. The program
Thank you for sharing in that hope by answering the call to serve offers caring and informative videos, workbook and shared
the one hundred ninety-one families ~ Margie Benza conversation with each session. Unexpected things may come up
and you will find encouragement and help whenever you attend.
Women’s 8-Week Bible Study—2 Sessions Begin Join us for this thirteen-week program on Wednesdays from
Tuesday, January 17th—12:30to 2:00 PM 12:30PM – 2:00PM in our Parish Life Center. Materials cost
Thursday, January 19th—7:00 to 8:30 PM $30.00. To register or with questions, please contact Margie Benza
at 248-2427 x244 or Margie.Benza@dor.org. Registrations are due
by 1/16/23.
Liturgical Ministry Opportuni es at Transfigura on
An Invita on to serve with us at Mass.
Altar Server—Carrying the candles and assisting at the altar.
Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John invites you to Greeter—Welcoming all as they arrive at our doors.
experience the joy of a renewed friendship with Christ. As the Good Hospitality—Preparing our coffee/donuts or cleaning up.
Shepherd, Jesus seeks us. He comes to meet us and beckons us Lectors—Proclaiming the Word of God at Mass.
to follow him. He calls us to be his disciples, to trust him, to open Tech—Assist in Sunday Mass Streaming.
ourselves to his merciful love, and to love others as he has loved Ushers—Greeting at our entry doors.
us. In this study you will learn what it takes to follow Christ and
discover the joy of divine friendship. You will see how God, and only Contact Margie Benza
God, can satisfy the deepest desires of your heart. Margie.Benza@dor.org
Registration is now open with $25 Materials Fee. 248-2427 x244
All are welcome! Register Online at:
Arts & Environment Committee
https://www.wesharegiving.org/app/giving/WeShare-20001261?tab=home Christmas Thank You
Our gratitude for the many who offered their time and talent
Learning to Pray : A Guide for Everyone in preparing, organizing, and enhancing our beautiful worship
by Fr. James Martin, SJ space this Christmas. Special thanks to Nancy Wemett, Jill
Book Discussion facilitated by Sr. Karen Dietz SSJ
Frank, Sarah Pickhardt, Mary Blasko, Marcy Bold, Diana
Monday, February 6 at 6:30pm
Transfiguration Parish Life Center Hamann, Nancy Wahl, Ray Benza, Karl Hamann, and Rick
Wahl. We are grateful for our worship space that brought both a
Women in the Spirit invite all to come and discuss
festive and sacred atmosphere.
this robust book on “how to pray” that is quite
accessible, even for those among us who struggle
with private prayer. The book is available through
Amazon ($12.49). You would need to purchase your Your Offering Envelopes for 2023 are in.
own copy but please know that you are not required Please pick yours up in the Gathering
to read it all before February 6th. Sr. Karen will Area. It is costly to mail these out. We so
focus our discussion on Chapters 6 & 9 of this appreciate you grabbing yours. Thank you
hearty prayer guide with room to explore further.
ARE IN!
for your thoughtfulness.
Please know that all are welcome!
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Saint Catherine of Pastor of Our Faith Communities Church of the
Siena Church Transfiguration
26 Mendon Ionia Road Rev. Rob Bourcy 50 West Bloomfield Road
Mendon, NY 14506 New to our Parish Communities? Welcome! Pittsford, New York 14534
585-624-4990 If you are new to either parish, 585-248-2427
Email - mstcathe@dor.org please introduce yourself Email - transfiguration@dor.org
after Mass or call the
www.saintcath.org www.transfigurationpittsford.or
parish office to register.
Office Hours: We want to know you Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9AM to 4PM and serve you. Monday-Thursday 9AM to 4PM
We hope that you will
join us weekly in prayer,
Scan QR to make a donation to share your talents and Scan QR to make a donation to
St. Catherine of Siena: a bit of treasure. Transfiguration:
St. Catherine’s Parish Staff Transfiguration Parish Staff
Streaming Engineer……………………………………….…………...Jeff Beckett Pastoral Associate/Peace & Justice Coordinator ……..……….Margie Benza
585-624-4990 margie.benza@dor.org
Deacon………………………………………………………………...Eric Bessette
Facilities Manager ………………………………...……………...Crawford Butler
ebesset1@gmail.com
crawford.butler@dor.org
Formation Director/Pastoral Associate for Youth ……………...Anne Gallagher
Deacon………………………………………………………………. Kevin Carges
anne.gallagher@dor.org
kevin.carges@dor.org
Formation Administrative Asst./Office Secretary ………………...Meg Kastner
Deacon…………………………... ……………………………...……James Carra
Meg.Kastner@dor.org
jim.carra@dor.org
Maintenance ……………….…………………………………………Bob Marmat
Wedding Coordinator…………………………………..…………...Sharon Hurley
robert.marmat@dor.org
contact the parish office 624-4990
Music Director…………………………………………………………Sue Wallace
Pastoral Associate for Formation………………………………….....Karen Luke
sue.wallace@dor.org
karen.luke@dor.org
Electronic Communications …..………..…………………………….Nancy Wahl
Pastoral Associate ……………………………………..……….Ruth Maier SSJ
nancy.wahl@dor.org
ruth.maier@dor.org
Formation Associate Director ……………………………………….Vicky Wejko
Music Director…………………………………………………...…Pam McInerney
victoria.wejko@dor.org
pamela.mcinerney@dor.org
Director of Spiritual Exercises………………………….………….Damian Zynda
Office Secretary……………………………………………...…….Tiffany Wagner
dzynda@aol.com
tiffany.wagner@dor.org
Parish Council Chairperson………………………………………...Sue Gangemi
Parish Council Chairperson ……………………………...Catherine Torregiano
sc_gan@msn.com
Shared Staff
Pastor…………………………...…………………………….Rev. Robert S. Bourcy
Fr.Rob.Bourcy@dor.org
Retired Pastor………………..……………………………..Rev. Michael J. Bausch
michael.bausch@dor.org
Bookkeeper ………………..……………………….…………………..Laura Cutter
laura.cutter@dor.org
Regional Finance Director………………………………………...…Daniel Hofford
daniel.hofford@dor.org
Sacraments
Anointing: In any emergency, at anytime, please call the particular Parish Office, you will be directed to an emergency
number or at your convenience, or after any weekend Mass.
Reconciliation: Saturdays at 3:00 pm at Transfiguration or by appointment.
Baptism: St. Catherine of Siena: Pastoral Associate, Sr. Ruth Maier | Transfiguration: Deacon Eric Bessette
Marriage: Please contact Fr. Rob or one of our Deacons nine months in advance to arrange a tentative date.
Catechumenate: Adults interested in joining the Roman Catholic Church
RCIA– St. Catherine’s Contact is Sr. Ruth Maier and RCIC– St Catherine’s Contact is Karen Luke
RCIA- Transfiguration contact is Deacon Eric Bessette and RCIC Transfiguration contact is Margie Benza
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