About St. Lucy. St. Luke the Evangelist Parish. · Retsof, New York
St. Luke the Evangelist is a multi-site Catholic parish in the Diocese of Rochester, serving western Livingston County, New York. The Retsof worship site is St. Lucy Church, a mission church located at 2770 Retsof Avenue, where the Saturday Vigil Mass is celebrated at 4:00 PM and confessions are heard Saturday afternoons. St. Luke's was formed on July 1, 2006 by combining five historic parishes — St. Mary's (Geneseo), St. Patrick's (Mount Morris), Holy Angels (Nunda), St. Thomas Aquinas (Leicester, now St. Juan Diego Community), and St. Lucy's (Retsof) — so that the small rural communities of the region could continue to share priests and resources. Today the parish is led by Fr. Daniel L. White as Parochial Administrator, with Fr. Hoan Dinh serving as Parochial Vicar, and a lay staff including a Faith Formation Pastoral Minister and a Cemetery Manager.
- Established
- 2006
- Patron
- St. Luke the Evangelist (parish); St. Lucy (Retsof worship site)
- Rector
- Rev. Daniel L. White (Parochial Administrator)
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rochester
Why belong here
St. Luke the Evangelist is a welcoming, multi-site Catholic community rooted in the small farming villages of western Livingston County — a place where five former parishes have pooled their gifts to keep Mass, confession, and the sacraments available in every town. At the Retsof site (St. Lucy Church), parishioners encounter an intimate Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:00 PM with confession beforehand, while the broader parish offers a strong Faith Formation program, a dedicated Music Ministry and choir, RCIA for adults entering the Church, Eucharistic Adoration, a Pro-Life Rosary, and fellowship opportunities through the Men's Group, Women's Group, and Monday Night Prayer Group. With an active Pastoral and Finance Council and dozens of lay ministries, there is room for anyone who wants to use their time, talent, or treasure in service to their neighbors.
Mass times at St. Lucy. St. Luke the Evangelist Parish.
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:15 PM – 3:35 PM at St. Lucy Church, Retsof
- Monday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at St. Mary's, Geneseo (during Eucharistic Adoration)
- Anytime by appointment — call or email the parish office
Adoration times
- Monday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at St. Mary's, Geneseo
- Thursdays 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at St. Mary's, September through April (parishes also notes St. Mary's Thursdays 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Private Adoration on the diocesan directory)
- Third Thursday of the month, 9:00 AM Communal Holy Hour at St. Patrick's, Mt. Morris
Parish History and Heritage
St. Luke the Evangelist Parish Community was officially formed on July 1, 2006 as a union of five parishes serving western Livingston County, New York: St. Mary's (Geneseo), St. Patrick's (Mount Morris), Holy Angels (Nunda), St. Thomas Aquinas (Leicester), and St. Lucy's (Retsof). Catholic ministry in the region goes back at least to the 1830s, when traveling priests arrived by horse and buggy to celebrate Mass for scattered farming communities; individual parishes were established during the second half of the 19th century. The parish website hosts a detailed history compiled by parishioners Theresa Gall and Kathy Trainor titled "St. Luke the Evangelist Parish Community, 2006–2019: A Historical Overview," documenting the priests, religious sisters, deacons, and lay leaders who shaped each predecessor parish.
- Formed: July 1, 2006
- Predecessor parishes founded in the second half of the 19th century
- Earliest known Catholic ministry in the region: 1830s
- Historical overview compiled by Theresa Gall and Kathy Trainor
St. Lucy Church, Retsof (Worship Site)
St. Lucy Church is the mission church of St. Luke the Evangelist located at 2770 Retsof Avenue, Retsof, NY 14539. It hosts the parish's Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:00 PM and confessions every Saturday from 3:15 to 3:35 PM (or by appointment). Originally established as an individual parish in the 19th century, St. Lucy's has retained its own identity and dedicated schedule within the merged parish community. Retsof is a small hamlet in the Town of York, Livingston County.
- Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM
- Confession: Saturday 3:15–3:35 PM (or by appointment)
- Address: 2770 Retsof Avenue, Retsof, NY 14539
Other Worship Sites in the Parish
In addition to St. Lucy's in Retsof, the merged parish operates weekend and weekday Masses at four other sites, allowing western Livingston County Catholics to worship in their own home communities.
- St. Mary's, Geneseo — 13 North Street (Sunday 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM; weekday Monday 8:00 AM)
- St. Patrick's, Mt. Morris — 49 Stanley Street (Sunday 8:30 AM; weekday Tuesday 8:00 AM)
- Holy Angels, Nunda — 45 N. Church Street (Sunday 5:45 PM Saturday Vigil / 8:15 AM Sunday; weekday Wednesday 5:30 PM with fellowship dinner)
- St. Juan Diego Community, Leicester — 175 Main Street (formerly St. Thomas Aquinas; weekday Thursday and Friday 8:00 AM)
Parish Staff and Clergy
The parish is led by two priests and a small professional staff, with the main office at St. Mary's in Geneseo. Parishioners can reach all staff by phone at (585) 243-1100 or by email using the @dor.org addresses listed below.
- Rev. Daniel L. White — Parochial Administrator ([email protected])
- Rev. Hoan Dinh — Parochial Vicar
- Deacon William (Bill) Goodman (ordained 2019)
- Deacon George Spezzano — Emeritus (St. Lucy mission)
- Fr. Jeff Chichester (ordained in the Diocese of Rochester, 2018)
- Cathy Meyer — Secretary ([email protected])
- Leslie Nieves — Faith Formation Pastoral Minister ([email protected])
- Andy DiFulvio — Cemetery Manager ([email protected])
- Annette Syracusa — Finance Director
- Laurie A. Baverstock — Regional Assistant Finance Manager
Faith Formation and RCIA
Faith Formation across the parish is coordinated by Leslie Nieves, Faith Formation Pastoral Minister. Adults seeking to become Catholic are prepared for full reception of the sacraments through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Parents preparing for the Baptism of a child are also accompanied through Baptism Preparation.
- Faith Formation Pastoral Minister: Leslie Nieves ([email protected], 585-243-1100)
- RCIA — Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
- Baptism Preparation for parents
Ministries and Volunteer Opportunities
While two priests and a paid staff lead the parish, ministry is carried out primarily by parishioners sharing their time and talents. The parish invites good stewards to volunteer across liturgical, social, and outreach ministries. Rehearsals for the Music Ministry are held Tuesday evenings at 7 PM in the Choir Loft; the Men's Group gathers every other Saturday from 7:30 to 8:50 AM; and the Monday Night Prayer Group meets at 7 PM in the Convent Chapel.
- Music Ministry / Choir (Tuesday 7 PM rehearsals)
- Eucharistic Minister (Communion to sick and homebound)
- Lector, Greeter, Usher, Altar Server, Senior Altar Server
- Sacristan and Liturgical Linen Service
- Flowers and Grounds
- Offertory Counters, Finance Council, Parish Pastoral Council
- Fellowship Committee
- Soup Kitchen (monthly outreach)
- Pro-Life Rosary
- Monday Night Prayer Group
- Men's Group, Women's Group
Parish Cemeteries
The parish manages cemetery operations for the Catholic faithful of western Livingston County through its Cemetery Manager, Andy DiFulvio, reachable at the parish office number (585) 243-1100 or [email protected].
- Cemetery Manager: Andy DiFulvio ([email protected], 585-243-1100)
Office, Contact, and Livestream
The main parish office is located at St. Mary's, 13 North Street, Geneseo, NY 14454. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to noon. Masses are livestreamed on the parish's YouTube channel.
- Parish office: 13 North Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
- Phone: (585) 243-1100
- Office hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM to noon
- Livestream YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLb4aX14NU9GRkCHPbCgznw
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Daniel L. Whitecurrent
Parochial Administrator
- Rev. Hoan Dinhcurrent
Parochial Vicar
- Father Bioh
Previously served as Parochial Administrator of St. Luke the Evangelist (mentioned at St. Patrick's 150th anniversary Mass)