MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m Monday-Saturday: 8:00 a.m. Wednesday: 6:15 p.m. Holy Days & Special Masses listed inside the bulletin CONFESSIONS Saturday: 3:00-3:30 p.m. or by appointment ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m.- 6:10 p.m. PARISH STAFF Rev. Matt Nycz, Pastor.…………………….....Ext. 408 Msgr. Robert K. Golombek, Pastor Emeritus Msgr. Leo F. McCarthy, In Residence (retired). Ext. 404 Sr. M. Lucette Kinecki, CSSF, Pastoral Assoc. Ext. 403 Deacon Ed Zablocki, Permanent Deacon Annette Fabbiano, Administrative Assistant ...... Ext. 401 DebraAnn McInerney, Finance Administrator...Ext. 402 JoJo Palumbo, Family Faith Formation Director Marguerite Mullins, RCIA Kenneth Fick Jr., Music Director Gloria Scime, Food Pantry Director Celine S. Kingsley and Brian Stevens, Trustees SACRAMENTS BAPTISM: Celebrated upon appointment through the parish office. A baptismal class is required before an infant’s baptism is scheduled. Call the parish office. MARRIAGE: Engaged couples need to meet with a priest before a wedding date is set. One year of preparation is preferred. ANOINTING: Communal anointing offered twice a year, any time by appointment. COMMUNION TO THE SICK: Families of the sick are asked to notify the parish for communion calls to be arranged. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: To be a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation, individuals must fulfill the responsibilities and obligations Church law requires: 1) Have received the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist). 2) If married, marriage must be recognized by the Catholic Church. 3) Attend Mass and receive communion regularly. 4) Be an active parishioner for at least the past three months. An active parishioner is one who is enrolled on the parish census files and supports the Sunday offertory. 263 CLAREMONT AVENUE TOWN OF TONAWANDA, NY 14223 Phone: 716-834-4282 • Fax: 716-834-9573 Website: bsacramentchurch.com Email: [email protected]LIKE Blessed Sacrament Parish on FACEBOOK We are LINKEDIN, Follow us on Twitter, See us on You Tube (Look for bsacramentchurch) PARISH OFFICE HOURS IN FATHER COTTER HALL Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon & 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. FAMILY FAITH FORMATION OFFICE Evenings or Weekends by appointment only — 832-6161 ST. FAUSTINA’S GATE - FOOD PANTRY PHONE: 837-2544 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Blessed Sacrament Athletic Club (BSAC): 871-0595 September 25, 2016 263 CLAREMONT AVENUE TOWN OF TONAWANDA, NY 14223 Phone: 716-834-4282 • Fax: 716-834-9573 Website: bsacramentchurch.com Email: [email protected]LIKE Blessed Sacrament Parish on FACEBOOK We are LINKEDIN, Follow us on Twitter, See us on You Tube (Look for bsacramentchurch) April 1, 2018
Holy Days & Special Masses listed inside the bulletin
CONFESSIONS Saturday: 3:00−3:30 p.m. or by appointment
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m.- 6:10 p.m.
PARISH STAFF Rev. Matt Nycz, Pastor.…………………….....Ext. 408
Msgr. Robert K. Golombek, Pastor Emeritus Msgr. Leo F. McCarthy, In Residence (retired) . Ext. 404 Sr. M. Lucette Kinecki, CSSF, Pastoral Assoc. Ext. 403
JoJo Palumbo, Family Faith Formation Director Marguerite Mullins, RCIA
Kenneth Fick Jr., Music Director Gloria Scime, Food Pantry Director
Celine S. Kingsley and Brian Stevens, Trustees
SACRAMENTS BAPTISM: Celebrated upon appointment through the parish office. A baptismal class is required before
an infant’s baptism is scheduled. Call the parish office.
MARRIAGE: Engaged couples need to meet with a priest before a wedding date is set.
One year of preparation is preferred.
ANOINTING: Communal anointing offered twice a year, any time by appointment.
COMMUNION TO THE SICK: Families of the sick are asked to notify the parish for communion calls to be arranged.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: To be a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation, individuals must fulfill the responsibilities and obligations Church law requires:
1) Have received the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist). 2) If married,
marriage must be recognized by the Catholic Church. 3) Attend Mass and receive communion regularly. 4) Be an active
parishioner for at least the past three months. An active parishioner is one who is enrolled on the parish census files and supports the Sunday offertory.
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April 1, 2018
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED: Bill Bender PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Bill Allan, Helen Allan, Christine Ando, Marsha Ashton, Elizabeth Bailey, Samuel Balderman, Jeanne Barrett, Carl Beaver, Katrina Beller-Zambron, Joseph Brancato, Sam Brenner, Ruth Burkard, Jack Carroll, Kathy Collette, David Crimmen, Christine Crotty, Eugene DeFabio, Cathy Derrick, Paul Dukarm, James Fick, Katrina Foster, Renee Galatsos, Linda Gee, Teresa & Bob Giammette, Sam Glorioso, Jan Heimiller, Becky Hinds, Larry Hoyt, Denise Huard, Melody Hudson, Marlene Hunt, Margaret Hyland, David Kapios, Paula Keller, John Kirbus, Patti Lugar, James & Sharon Maher, Michael Manhardt, Carol Miceli, Richard Michel, Lou Militello, Laurie & Frank Medina, Caitlin Niedziela, Edward Papaj, Lorraine Pfohl, Beverly Polowy, Ann Popadick, Antoinette Pope, Tom Powenski, Rebecca Rozak Proudfit, Darlene Rajczak, Ann Recker, Phyllis Reese, Sylvia Rinelli, Sam Ruffino, Joe Rumschik, Pat Salemi, Sam Scolla, Steve Scrivani, Jean Seiler, William Smith, Vic Sorrento, Marie Spagnola, Pat Sprenger, Jesse Stroupe, Shellie Terrell, Frank Todaro, Geoff Ward, Richard Wilson, Dcn. Ed Zablocki.
LADIES OF THE ALTAR: April 6 - Team 1 - Mary Lou Incardona, Sharon Linforth, Georgia Puehn
COLLECTION COUNTERS: April 8 - Team 2
EASTER SUNDAY -2- BLESSED SACRAMENT
Saturday, March 31 - Easter Vigil 8:00 p.m. - For All Living & Deceased Members of Blessed Sacrament Parish
Sunday, April 1 - Easter Sunday 7:30 a.m. - Deceased Members of the Chrymko & Crowley Families by Family 9:00 a.m. - Allan & Maureen Day by the Day Family 11:00 a.m. - Judith Rexinger by the Rexinger Family Monday, April 2 - Monday within the Octave of Easter
8:00 a.m. - Loretta Davern by the Davern Family Tuesday, April 3 - Tuesday within the Octave of Easter
8:00 a.m. - Horace Alessi by Joan & Richard Bottita Wednesday, April 4 - Wednesday within the Octave of Easter
8:00 a.m. - For the People of the Parish by the Pastor Eucharistic Adoration 8:30 am - 6:10 pm in the Chapel 6:15 p.m. - Salvatore Morreale by Family Thursday, April 5 - Thursday within the Octave of Easter
8:00 a.m. - Horace Chrymko (Anniversary of Death) by Family Friday, April 6 - Friday within the Octave of Easter
8:00 a.m. - Arthur & Genvieve Miller by Ron & Elaine Niedziela Saturday, April 7 - Saturday within the Octave of Easter
8:00 a.m. - Cheryle Godleske by Norm & Kathy Reddish 4:00 p.m. - (Sunday Vigil) Mark Penksa (Anniversary of Death)
by Mom, Dad, & Brothers
Sunday, April 8 - Divine Mercy Sunday 7:30 a.m. - Paul McCarthy by the Altar & Rosary Society 9:00 a.m. - Joe Miceli (Birthday Remembrance) by Wife & Children
3:00 p.m. - For Living & Deceased Members of Blessed Sacrament Parish
The Sanctuary Candle will be lit from April 1 - 7, 2018 In Loving Memory of Robert Winkelman by Rosalin (Wife)
Friday, April 6 7:00 pm - Divine Mercy Novena (Church)
Saturday, April 7 8:00 am - Men’s Breakfast Club Meeting begins at Mass 5:00 pm - Divine Mercy Novena (Church)
DIVINE MERCY IN MY SOUL
RCIA CORNER THE WEEK AHEAD ...
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEKEND
USCCB - WORD OF LIFE
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TODAY, EASTER SUNDAY!
From the Christian perspective, Easter Eggs are said to represent Jesus' emergence from the tomb. Let’s share the good news with our children! Come help us celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord with the first annual Blessed Sacrament Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Sunday after the 9:00 am Mass. Rain or shine inside or out, for children ages 1 through 9. Hope to see your family there!
Doors open at 5:00 pm Saturday, April 21st for our annual Meat Raffle! Your $5 admission includes beer (served to adults with proof of age), beverages, pop-corn and cookies. Pizza will be available for purchase. (No additional alcohol may be brought in, but you may bring additional snacks.) Bring singles for Meat Raffle Spins will include steak, chicken, ribs, bacon and much more. Table reservations accepted for 8 or more with your pre-sale ticket purchase in the parish office. Our special prize tickets give you the chance to win a grill, smoker, freezer and more (winners of the special
prize raffles do not need to be present). If you can work this event, please call Jane at 480-9071.
We welcome the return of Rev. Mr. Venatius Agbasiere, Transitional Deacon in the Diocese of Buffalo and author of the books “Suffering,” and “Welcome to the World of Social Media.” He wowed us once already with his warmth and humility of heart, his keen insights and his straight-talking style. We are honored to have him back! Who has not struggled to understand the suffering of a loved one? Who has not questioned God in the midst of personal misfortune? How can suffering be part of God's plan? How can we find joy, when filled with anxiety about the future? How can someone be happy while wracked with pain? Come join us as we end the Easter week discussing how to bind such suffering to Christ. As we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, during Easter week, we welcome all men to our next Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study on Saturday April 7, 2018 here at Blessed Sacrament Church. Mass at 8:00 AM, full breakfast at 8:40 AM, presentation at 9:15 AM, optional Bible study at 10:15 AM. Please bring friends and RSVP to: [email protected] or (716) 834-4282, so we can prepare enough food. Thank you.
PARISH PHOTO DIRECTORY
WINE TASTING TOUR & VISIT TO THE ABBEY
Date: June 12, 2018
Time: Bus leaves Blessed Sacrament at 8:45 a.m. (Niagara Scenic Tour Bus)
Where to: The Abbey and Eagle Crest and O-Neh-DaVineyards in Hemlock Lake
Cost: $59.00 per person
This includes the bus, the visit to the Abbey, and the wine tour which includes full wine tasting, tour, history, all you can eat brick oven pizza party, fresh salad, drinks. Space is limited!
CAPTURE MEMORIES! Be a part of our Parish Pictorial Directory where our goal is to include everyone. This new directory preserves this special time in the life of the parish, especially since in 2019 we will celebrate our 90th year as a parish. There will be additional weekends, April 7 - 8 and April 14 - 15 to sign-up if you have not done so. There are times available to have your picture taken on April 25 - 28 and also on May 15 - 17. Bring a canned good or dry good donation for St. Faustina’s Gate Food Pantry to your photography appointment and you will receive a $5 off a Portrait Order Coupon. Remember, this directory will not be complete without you. Sign-up now by visiting www.bsacramentchurch.com and clicking on Events/Fundraising or by calling Lifetouch at 866-756-0281 or the Parish Office at 834-4282.
Dr. Stan Bukowski will speak at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24 at our parish in Father Cotter Hall regarding end-of-life care and the ongoing legislative battle in Albany over physician-assisted suicide. This is the third legislative session that legalization of assisted suicide has been proposed in New York State. Come hear how would it affect you and your loved ones, and what you need to know. A third-generation Buffalo area physician, Dr. Bukowski is a board certified Internal Medicine specialist and has extensive primary care experience in office practice, nursing homes, and state prison. He is active in the Buffalo pro-life community. All are welcome to attend and be better informed on this very important issue.
SAVE THE DATE!
MEN’S BREAKFAST & BIBLE STUDY
EASTER EGG HUNT
MEAT RAFFLE
RESPECT LIFE – END OF LIFE ISSUES
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BLESSED SACRAMENT
RC CHURCH — TONAWANDA
Celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of Easter, it is an annual liturgical Feast established by Pope St. John Paul II in 2000, honoring and participating in Christ’s tender Divine Mercy.
ON THIS DAY
We can obtain:
1) Plenary Indulgence (remission of temporal punishment in Purgatory) by: a) Sacramental Confession b) Receiving the Eucharist c) Praying for the Holy Father Pope Francis d) Detachment from all sin
2) Fulfillment of Jesus’ Promise of the Grace equal to that of original Baptism (total forgiveness of all sins and temporal punishment in Purgatory) a) by receiving Holy Communion at Mass in a state of grace b) by placing total trust in the Merciful Christ
Easter Week
2018 Divine Mercy
Novena will begin on Good Friday and continue
during Easter Week (April 2 - 6) at the 7:00 PM Holy Hour with Eucharistic Adoration and
Fr. Matt Nycz’s talk on various aspects
of the Divine Mercy.
JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU
Holy Triduum 2018
Holy Thursday, March 29 • Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Washing of Feet – 6:30 PM
• Adoration of Christ in the Divine Mercy Chapel following Mass - Until 11:00 PM
• Bus pilgrimage to 7 Churches
Good Friday, March 30 • Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion -
3:00 PM • Divine Mercy Novena - 6:45 PM • Stations of the Cross - 7:00 PM
Holy Saturday, March 31 • Blessing of Easter Food Baskets
at church - 1:00 PM • Divine Mercy Novena Chaplet-
1:30 PM • Easter Vigil Liturgy - 8:00 PM
Easter Sunday, April 1 • Liturgies: 7:30 AM Mass
9:00 AM Mass (with homily for children)
10:00 AM Divine Mercy Novena
11:00 AM Mass
Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8 2:00 PM - Confessions (3 priests; see the other side for more details)
2:45 PM - Divine Mercy Chaplet
3:00 PM - Sunday Divine Mercy Mass
4:15 PM - Veneration of the relics of the Saints of Mercy
4:30 PM - Light reception in Father Cotter Hall
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