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January 1, 2017

THIS WEEKEND Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord World Day of Peace (p. 9) New Year’s Day THIS WEEK AT ST. LOUIS - Daily Mass Schedule p.2 MONDAY - JANUARY 2 Ministry Center Closed Today TUESDAY - JANUARY 3

7:30 am - Understanding Sunday’s Scriptures, Manse 1:00 pm - Catholic Faith Study by Bishop Robert Barron, Parish Meeting Hall (p.7) 4:30 pm - Living Faith, Reddington Hall

WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 4

10:00 am - Mass at the Highlands Living Center 7:30 pm - Regional Charismatic Prayer Group, PMH

THURSDAY - JANUARY 5

7:00 pm - Holy Hour, Church (Use entrance at Sacristy; Park at Rectory Driveway)

FIRST FRIDAY - JANUARY 6

11:30 am - 4:00 pm - Exposition of Blessed Sacrament, Church 1:00 pm - Mass at the Highlands Laurelwood 7:00 pm - Challenge Girls Grades 5 to 12, PMH

SATURDAY - JANUARY 7

3:00 pm - Confessions 4:30 pm - Mass (Sign Language Interpreted) 5:45 pm - Bistro Dinner, RSVP by Tues. Jan. 3 (p.8)

SUNDAY - JANUARY 8

The Epiphany of the Lord National Migration Week 7:30 am - Mass 9:00 am - Mass 9:55 am - Seasons of Faith 11:15 am - Mass, Children’s Liturgy of the Word 5:00 pm - First Sunday Youth Mass 6:15 pm - Middle & High School Youth Ministry

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Mass Intentions for This Week MONDAY - JANUARY 2 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28 11:00 am Special Intention for Ed Lennert Family 5:15 pm Robert Batchlor VFW Post 412 TUESDAY - JANUARY 3 1 Jn 2:29--3:6/Jn 1:29-34 6:45 am Joseph Russell Kathy & Chris Graham 11:00 am Deceased Members of the Lenio Family Dick Lenio WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 4 1 Jn 3:7-10/Jn 1:35-42 10:00 am Mass at the Highlands Living Center for the People of the Parish 11:00 am Edward Lada Wife 5:15 pm Steve Panafil VFW Post 307 THURSDAY - JANUARY 5 1 Jn 3:11-21/Jn 1:43-51 6:45 am Shirley Stone Sue & Family 11:00 am Dan Hurley Mary Mahar & Family

FIRST FRIDAY - JANUARY 6 1 Jn 5:5-13/Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38 11:00 am Martha Haley Beverly Dunn 1:00 pm Mass at the Highlands Laurelwood for the Residents and Staff 5:15 pm Donnie Walters VFW Post 44

SATURDAY - JANUARY 7 1 Jn 5:14-21/Jn 2:1-11 9:00 am William H. Perham III (Anniversary) Perham Family 4:30 pm Nelly & Patrick O’Connor Sons & Grandchildren

SUNDAY - JANUARY 8 The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 7:30 am Steven Messina The Culligan Family 9:00 am Andrew Eilertsen Family 11:15 am William Kane St. Louis Choir 5:00 pm David Graff The Prairie Family

SPECIAL INTENTIONS One Lamp will burn In Memory of Rose DeTraglia By Family. One Lamp will burn In Memory of Tim Bohling By Family. One Lamp will burn In Memory of Kay Buckholtz By Daughters. All are welcome to spend an hour this Friday, January 6, for First Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament between 11:30 am - 4:30 pm. Join us at the Tabernacle Chapel.

Requiem Aeternam Cecelia Noonan Sandra White

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Saturday & Sunday, January 7 & 8 Altar Servers

Extraordinary Ministers of The Eucharist

Lector

Liturgical Assistants

4:30 pm

A. Romeo A. Romeo

M. Diamond, M. Alongi, C. Check, P. Kessler, C. Ryan, J. Ryan, L. Iati, E. Horey-Thiede

S. Schrecker D. Huver

C. Herdklotz

7:30 am

F. Miller C. Miller

M. Reinagel, B. Tomaino, A. Tomaino, C. Boyd, S. Holderle, D. Jackling, N. Roberts, A. Roberts

T. Miller J. Miller

M. Hilliard

9:00 am

M. Dehn F. Jeff

S. Bestram, K. May, P. O’Neil Midgley, C. Thomas, S. Carpentier, M. Daniele, J. Pippin, L. Sengenberger, A. Wilt, S. Payne

C. Sciortino B. Lanahan

S. Mattina G. Mattina

J. Ferranti, M. McGrath, J. Rachfal, J. Aldred, L. Aldred, R. Willison, J. Eisenhart, K. Kammholz, D. Kendricks, C. Ray

C. Heffernan J. Schnell

Sr. Ann & Rita

C. Rucci M.T. Friel

S. Rooney

11:15 am T. Bernacki P. Bernacki 5:00 pm

E. VanDusen K. Hester, M.E. Holvey, M. Wanberg, M. Lessard, P. Molinari A. Molinari, D. Smith, J. Tirabassi, N. Tirabassi

Sunday Communion Service - January 8 The Highlands - Fred & Marie Lapple & Heather Heights - Mary Ann Monley Page Two

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NEW YEAR’S BLESSINGS ! Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 1st Reading: Numbers 6:22–27 The Lord give you peace! 2nd Reading: Galatians 4:4 –7 God sent his Son, born of a woman Gospel: Luke 2:16 –21 Mary kept these things in her heart

she observed, reflecting on them, pondering them in her heart. Conversations with shepherds, interactions with Simeon and Anna, watching Jesus’ ministry unfold. Each added a bit more understanding. How do you grow in understanding Jesus? How does your relationship with our Lord grow? Here at St. Louis, we try to offer as many things as we can to help you reflect on things in your heart!

Looking Ahead: The Epiphany of the Lord

Ancient Blessing The blessing we hear in the first reading may be one of the most ancient poems in the Old Testament. Yet it has aged well. In both Jewish and Christian tradition, these ancient words are still often used to bless God’s people. While committing passages of scripture to memory is not so much a part of our Catholic tradition, this simple blessing is a good one to hold in mind and heart. We use the blessing in whole, and at times some of its phrases become an important part of our prayer, as in the Eucharistic Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions, when we pray for our deceased loved ones. “Admit them to rejoice in the light of your face.” The light of God’s face – a blessing in this life and the next!

1st Reading: Isaiah 60:1– 6 The glory of the Lord shines upon you!

Speaking of Eucharistic Prayers…

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC?

And how many do we have? There are the four most familiar, simply named I, II, III, and IV. There are two for Reconciliation, four for Various Needs and Occasions, and then three Eucharistic Prayers for Masses with Children.

Spirit of Adoption St. Paul was a master of images, powerful phrases and profound insights. Here is one to ponder. In the second reading, from Galatians, he offers as proof that we are sons and daughters of God: “God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out, ‘Abba, Father!’ ” So when exactly does this crying out happen? Every time we pray the Lord’s Prayer, and begin “Our Father.”

Knowing the Son Images of the Annunciation are beautiful. Hearing Luke describe it is moving. But the very brief description earlier in Luke’s Gospel leaves plenty of room for questions. One thing is certain. While Mary may have been told of her special honor, and that her son would become great, and be called the Son of the Most High, still, only over time would she come to understand the full meaning of Gabriel’s message. How does understanding grow? Over and over we hear that Mary kept all of the things Page Three

2nd Reading: Ephesians 3:2 – 3a, 5 – 6 The mystery made known to us Gospel: Matthew 2:1–12 We saw the star at its rising

Why not come and explore the idea through a series of classes on topics that are foundational to our faith? Join us for any and all of the following classes in January and February: When: Sundays, 12:30-2:00 pm Where: Parish Meeting Hall (where coffee hour is held) Cost: Free! Dates:  January 8:     

A Cloud of Witnesses: Choosing a Sponsor and a Confirmation Name January 22: The Sacraments January 29: The Eucharist February 5: Walk Through the Mass February 19: Penance

We'll be providing lunch, a video teaching, and time to discuss, ask and answer questions, and pray. Please contact Kathryn McAlarney for further information and to register at [email protected] or call 586-5675, ext. 224.

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THANK YOU, LORD! SUPPORTING OUR PARISH December

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$28,991.00

1,351

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$22,792.00

1,375

18

$26,631.00

1,438

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$78,414

THIS WEEK’S TITHING WILL SUPPORT NATIVITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY NEXT WEEK’S TITHING WILL SUPPORT DAYSTAR Daystar for Medically Fragile Children, Inc, is New York State’s firstand-only Pediatric Day-Respite Center for children up to age six who are braving serious, and often life-threatening healthcare complexities and developmental challenges. Daystar’s one-of-a-kind program incorporates a coordinated, case-management approach to ensure that each child receives the expert care they need to successfully support their developmental, healthcare, and family goals. Daystar's core services model incorporates expert pediatric nursing and respite care, therapeutic and educational enrichment programs, and family training, support, and advocacy services, including care coordination and transitional services for children leaving early intervention programs and entering schoolbased systems of care. Daystar provides seamless coordination of each child's required therapies and partners closely with Monroe County’s Early Intervention program and area school districts. Daystar also offers weekly music therapy and special education services for all enrollees, through its own adaptive early intervention curriculum, Special Early Education Developmental Strategies (SEEDS). Operating year-round, Daystar is the only centerbased program available offering full-day learning opportunities for children as young as six months of age through age five across its three dedicated classrooms. Founded in 1988 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester, Daystar’s inclusive, encouraging learning environment and nurturing, social atmosphere recognizes each child’s individuality beyond the limits of their medical diagnosis. Its innovative program has won accolades from New York State Office of Children and Family Services as a Best Practices Program & Environment. Learn more at www.daystarkids.org.

We are deeply grateful for every contribution to our parish, no matter how large or small. The gratitude your contributions express, in proportion to your blessings, is a good and holy thing. Thank you to all who have completed a pledge card. Thank you to everyone who has made a generous pledge to the Catholic Ministries Appeal as well. Your generosity is an inspiration to others. SAVE THE DATE! Planning For Your Legacy Monday, January 23, 2017; 7:00 - 8:30 PM St. John of Rochester Church 8 Wickford Way, Fairport A FREE seminar to help you make informed choices – Pre-planning with your parish, Wills & Estate Planning, Health Care Proxies, the power of attorney and other legal documents, Legacy gifts that make an impact. Register by email: [email protected] or call 328-3228, ext. 1298 Sponsored by the Diocese of Rochester. Page Four

Would you like to make it easier next year? Consider shifting to electronic giving. EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer) means that your monthly contribution is automatically transferred from your checking or savings account to St. Louis Church. Benefits of giving through EFT: You control the amount and timing of your monthly offering to St. Louis Church, plus related Diocesan/National appeals as well as Holy Days. You can spread your contributions evenly over the entire year, and the Church can count on an even flow of contributions. You receive an annual statement by e-mail or regular mail. These statements also document Diocesan/National and Holy Day collection amounts. This page serves as a record for those who itemize contributions on their tax returns. To use EFT, you need to complete the Authorization Form and return it with a voided personal check. EFT forms are available in church; or you can call the Ministry Center (585-586-5675) for us to mail the form to you; to download a form, go to www.stlouischurch.org/parish-support. St. Louis Church, Pittsford, NY

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FAITH FORMATION FAMILY ZONE “Remember on Christmas morning how we found our way to the stable? It may have been the stable on the mantle shelf or under the Christmas tree or in our parish church. We gazed at the baby in the manger just like the shepherds had done so long ago. Jesus was there with Mary and Joseph. Today we begin our new year at the Eucharistic Celebration of the Holy Mass. We thank God for Mary, Jesus' mother, who brought the Savior into the world. Because she is the mother of Jesus, God's Son, she truly is the Mother of God. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, baby Jesus was born of Mary. Joseph was Jesus' loving foster-father. God chose Mary to be the mother of his Son. She was a teenager and her parents were Joachim and Anne. Mary loved God and her Jewish religion. Her neighbors thought she was an ordinary young girl just like other girls. It was God's work in her that made her so special, so blessed. God sent the Archangel Gabriel to Mary's town of Nazareth. The angel told her about God’s wonderful plan - wonderful for her and for all of us. Mary wanted to please God and although she was confused she accepted the plan. She became Jesus' mother. Mary and her husband, Joseph, tried to raise Jesus the best way they could and with great love. Jesus spent many happy, quiet years with Mary and Joseph in Nazareth. When Jesus was about thirty years old, he began his preaching and healing ministry. This is called his public life, which started a few years before Joseph died. Jesus could not now stay just in the little home and carpenter shop at Nazareth. Mary often went with her friends to be near her Son. Mary attended a marriage celebration in Cana. Jesus and his disciples came too. When the wine was over, Mary asked Jesus to do something to help. She wanted him to save the couple from being embarrassed in front of their guests. He worked the miracle and turned plain water into delicious wine. Mary loved Jesus and believed in him. She was there when he was nailed to the cross and stayed right beneath the cross until she received his dead body into her arms. After the resurrection, Mary waited with Jesus' apostles for the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. The apostles loved her. They knew they needed more courage to be real followers of Jesus. Mary prayed for them and encouraged them. She taught them how to be disciples of her Son. Mary's feast days are special events that happen throughout the year. Today's feast honors her as God's Mother. She wants to be our mother, too, and we can ask for her help to make us strong in faith so we can be saved.” ~ holyspiritinteractive.net

FIRST PENANCE SACRAMENT PREPARATION REMINDER Our first session, for parents only, will be held on Monday, January 9th from 6:30pm -7:30pm. We ask that only parents attend this session due to the content being for adults only. We ask that all attending will be punctual since we will beginning on time at 6:30pm due to a Parish Council meeting. Please feel free to contact Michelle Andrews-Smith if you have any questions.

FOUNDATIONS: Diocesan Leadership Training for High School Teens

Middle School Youth Group January 1, NO GROUP – Happy New Year January 8, What we Believe - Creed January 15, NO Group - Martin Luther King, Jr. Break

Senior High Youth Group January 1, NO GROUP – Happy New Year January 8, We Believe January 15, NO Group - Martin Luther King, Jr. Break Page Five

WHO. Young people in High School are invited to attend FOUNDATIONS for Catholic Youth Leadership for youth who would like to explore leadership essentials and those who would like to learn more about leadership. WHAT. A 4 day/4 night experience in identifying personal strengths, learning styles, Catholic Identity and using leadership skills in the context of the Catholic Church — skills that last a lifetime. WHEN. February 17 – 21, 2017. Check-in at 7:00 pm on Friday. Closing at 4:00 pm on Tuesday. WHERE. Camp Stella Maris, 4395 E. Lake Road, Livonia, NY 14487 COST. $350 covers the cost of the entire 4 Days, and includes 11 meals, bunk, program, materials, presenters. For more information visit youth.dor.org

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BRINGING FAITH TO LIFE! Discovering Christ Begins Again in January! Got questions about life? We’re inviting YOU to consider what your life would be like in a deeper relationship with Christ. Come explore your questions and find the deeper purpose to your life in a seven-week opportunity to encounter Christ. When: Thursdays, Jan. 5 – Feb. 16, 6:15 – 8:45PM Retreat Day: Saturday, Feb. 4, 10:00AM – 4:00PM Where: St. Bernard’s, 120 French Rd. Cost: FREE! Invite your friends and family. Do you have to be Catholic? No, all are welcome! Free Supper! Great teaching! Inviting discussions! New friendships! That’s what participants from the Fall session of Discovering Christ had to say. Register today on the parish website (www.stlouischurch.org) and find “Discovering Christ” under “News”, or call St. Louis Church Ministry Center at 586-5675.

Become a new creation in 2017! “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 The Church teaches that faith is “to entrust oneself wholly to God and to believe absolutely what he says” [CCC 150]. God has no grandchildren, only children! He will not force us to entrust ourselves wholly to him and believe absolutely what he says. That is our choice. There is no greater New Year’s Resolution than to make that decision each and every day of 2017! Check out January’s featured resources on FORMED. To register for these FREE resources, go to FORMED.org and use the parish code: KMFHWV. January 1 is the SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD.

THE CATHOLIC FAITH AS YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE Yes, it’s the Catholicism series! Journey with Bishop Robert Barron to locations around the world in this 8-session series. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth's people. Learn what Catholics believe and why. Discover the full meaning of the faith. Confront the truth, goodness, and beauty of Catholicism.

Find this PROGRAM under “Bible Studies”

Join us on Tuesday afternoons to explore topics in our faith with friends and fellow parishioners. We’re taking another look at this classic video series with Bishop Barron and seeing how each topic relates to our lives. Come to as many of these sessions as you like and invite anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. When: Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:30PM, January 3 – Feb. 21 Where: Parish Meeting Hall, St. Louis Church Cost: Free! Contact Kathryn McAlarney to register, even if you can only make a few sessions. [email protected], 586-5675, ext. 224. Page Seven

Find this AUDIO under “Apologetics” For more recommendations, contact Kathryn at [email protected]

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GOOD PLANNING Feast of the Three Kings January 7, after the 4:30 pm Mass

Volunteer Appreciation Celebration

$15/person

Saturday, January 21 6:30 pm Locust Hill Country Club Cash Bar Grazing Stations

Bejeweled Salad Rich & Spicy Shrimp Kielbasa Jambalaya Golden Cornbread King Cake Crown

Please RSVP by Friday, January 13 To Shannon at 586-5675

Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 3 To Birdie or Shannon at 586-5675

BYOB

LENT 2017 Tri - Parish Retreat Mark your calendar now for the annual tri-parish retreat (St. Louis, Transfiguration, St. Catherine), March 13, 14 & 15. Our presenter, Jack Jezreel, is a dynamic speaker who founded JustFaith Ministries. JustFaith Ministries was birthed in the effort to invite and prepare people of faith for the life-changing and world-changing call of the Gospel to help heal the world and, in so doing, experience a deeper faith, a more fulfilling life, and a community of care and vitality. Here are a few words from Jack: One of the most fundamental insights of the Gospel, reinforced by the experience of human beings all over the planet, is that the fully human, fully alive person is someone who loves wide. To be whole, says Jesus, is to care not only about the most immediate relationships—family and friends, for example—but to love beyond those with the same last name, same zip code, same flag, or same skin color. Wisdom and holiness, says our faith tradition, is discovered in an active love that embraces all, especially those who have been exploited, impoverished, and abandoned. God’s love and God’s world were meant to be shared by all!

The St. Louis Ministry Center will be closed Monday, January 2.

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Jack Jezreel

Saint’s Place will be closed Monday, January 2 and reopens on Tuesday, January 3. St. Louis Church, Pittsford, NY

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A BETTER WORLD

In his Message for the 50th World Day of Peace, celebrated on January 1, 2017, Pope Francis urges families, faith communities, government leaders, and the international community to practice non-violence and work to build a just peace. “As is traditional, I am signing this Message on 8 December, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary is the Queen of Peace. At the birth of her Son, the angels gave glory to God and wished peace on earth to men and women of good will (cf. Luke 2:14). Let us pray for her guidance.” “All of us want peace. Many people build it day by day through small gestures and acts; many of them are suffering, yet patiently persevere in their efforts to be peacemakers”. In 2017, may we dedicate ourselves prayerfully and actively to banishing violence from our hearts, words and deeds, and to becoming nonviolent people and to building nonviolent communities that care for our common home. ‘Nothing is impossible if we turn to God in prayer. Everyone can be an artisan of peace.’ ” A link to this Pope Francis’ World Day of Peace message can be found at: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-anddignity/war-and-peace/world-day-of-peace.cfm Page Nine

National Migration Week, January 8-15 Creating a Culture of Encounter For nearly a half century, the Catholic Church in the United States has celebrated National Migration Week, which is an opportunity for the Church to reflect on the circumstances confronting migrants, including immigrants, refugees, children, and victims and survivors of human trafficking. The theme for National Migration Week 2017 draws attention to Pope Francis' call to create a culture of encounter, and in doing so to look beyond our own needs and wants to those of others around us. In the homily given at his first Pentecost as pope, he emphasized the importance of encounter in the Christian faith: "For me this word is very important. Encounter with others. Why? Because faith is an encounter with Jesus, and we must do what Jesus does: encounter others." With respect to migrants, too often in our contemporary culture we fail to encounter them as persons, and instead look at them as others. We do not take the time to engage migrants in a meaningful way, but remain aloof to their presence and suspicious of their intentions. During this National Migration Week, let us all take the opportunity to engage migrants as children of God who are worthy of our attention and support.

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PARISH STAFF DIRECTORY PARISH OFFICES - Ministry Center 64 S. Main Street, 14534 (585) 586-5675; Fax 387-9888 MINISTRY CENTER HOURS ARE: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PASTORAL STAFF: Rev. Robert Ring, Pastor, ext. 225, [email protected] Rev. Peter Mottola, Parochial Vicar ext. 237, [email protected] Deacon David Snyder, [email protected] 586-5675 Stephanie Honz, Pastoral Associate for Liturgy and Liturgical Music, ext. 251, [email protected] Bea Hack, Liturgy Coordinator, ext. 231, [email protected] Pat Spinelli, Parish Visitor, ext. 232, [email protected] Kathryn McAlarney, Pastoral Associate for Evangelization Ext. 224, [email protected]

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Michelle Andrews-Smith, Director of Faith Formation, ext. 233, [email protected] Lorrie Fairey Faith Formation Administrative Assistant ext. 230, [email protected] Don Smith Youth Ministry Coordinator ext. 234, [email protected] Laurie Martin, Finance Director, ext. 222, [email protected] Sally Schrecker, Operations Manager, ext. 235, [email protected] Birdie Proctor, Secretary/Bookkeeper, ext. 227, [email protected] Shannon Toot, Administration Support, ext. 223, [email protected] Barbara Thomas, Bulletin Editor, ext. 236, [email protected] Suzy Ward, Chair, Pastoral Council, 746-5676

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Brendan Donnelly, Chair, Finance Council, (585) 267-7338 Debbie Hoeft, Chair Stewardship Team, 734-9705 [email protected] Elizabeth Ministry, 586-5675, ext. 345 Isabel Miller, Executive Director, Saint’s Place, 46 S. Main St. Phone: 385-6860 [email protected] In Residence at the Rectory: Msgr. Gerard Krieg Fran Barr, Principal, St. Louis School, 11 Rand Place Phone: 586-5200 [email protected] http://slspittsford.org/ Dick Hilliard, Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus Phone: 585-943-1106 [email protected]

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