ST. CHRISTOPHER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2660 Niagara Falls Boulevard Tonawanda, New York 14150 November 18, 2018 “We, the people of St. Christopher Parish, journey to the heavenly kingdom of God our Father by following the example and service of Jesus Christ his Son, inspired daily by the Holy Spirit to lead faith-filled Christian lives.” MASS TIMES Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 7:30, 9 & 11 AM Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6:45 AM Tuesday & Thursday 8 AM CONFESSION Every First & Third Wednesday 7 – 8 PM Saturday 3:45 - 4:15 PM ADORATION Tuesday 8:45 AM - 7 PM Novena at 7 PM PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4 PM (Closed 12:30 - 1 PM) Tuesday Evening 7 - 8:30 PM Saturday 9 AM - 4:30 PM Sunday 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM www.saintchris.org (716) 692-2660 Sacrament of Baptism: Upon request, every Sunday at 12:30 PM, and at Mass. Parents must attend a Pre-Baptismal Class held on the First Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Call the parish office for reservations two months in advance. Rite of Christian Initiation is the way the Church prepares an unbaptized person for their sacraments. Persons already baptized in other denominations are also welcomed through this process. Contact the parish office for more information. Prayer Network/Prayer Tree: To be added to the list, call the parish office or MaryAnn Kern at (716) 692-2033 or Laurie Wysocki at (716) 691-4378. Sacrament of Confirmation: High School students having completed tenth grade in either a Catholic school or our Religious Education program should contact the Religious Education office at (716) 694-4310. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45 PM, first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 PM, or by appointment. Sacrament of Matrimony: Arrangements are to be made at least six months before the desired wedding date. Attendance at a marriage preparation program is required. Letters of Recommendation to act as sponsors at Baptism or Confirmation are available to registered members of our parish who have been Confirmed, attend Mass and receive Communion regularly, have their children in Catholic School or Religious Education (Gr. 1–10) and, if married, are in a marriage blessed by the Church. Call (716) 692-2660.
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ST. CHRISTOPHER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2660 Niagara Falls Boulevard Tonawanda, New York 14150
November 18, 2018
“We, the people of St. Christopher Parish, journey to the heavenly kingdom of God our Father by following the
example and service of Jesus Christ his Son, inspired daily by the Holy Spirit to lead faith-filled Christian lives.”
MASS TIMES Saturday 4:30 PM
Sunday 7:30, 9 & 11 AM Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6:45 AM
Tuesday & Thursday 8 AM
CONFESSION Every First & Third
Wednesday 7 – 8 PM Saturday 3:45 - 4:15 PM
ADORATION Tuesday 8:45 AM - 7 PM
Novena at 7 PM
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4 PM
(Closed 12:30 - 1 PM)
Tuesday Evening 7 - 8:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
www.saintchris.org
(716) 692-2660
Sacrament of Baptism: Upon request, every Sunday at 12:30 PM, and at Mass. Parents must attend a Pre-Baptismal Class held on the First Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Call the parish office for reservations two months in advance.
Rite of Christian Initiation is the way the Church prepares an unbaptized person for their sacraments. Persons already baptized in other denominations are also welcomed through this process. Contact the parish office for more information.
Prayer Network/Prayer Tree: To be added to the list, call the parish office or MaryAnn Kern at (716) 692-2033 or Laurie Wysocki at (716) 691-4378.
Sacrament of Confirmation: High School students having completed tenth grade in either a Catholic school or our Religious Education program should contact the Religious Education office at (716) 694-4310.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45 PM, first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 PM, or by appointment.
Sacrament of Matrimony: Arrangements are to be made at least six months before the desired wedding date. Attendance at a marriage preparation program is required.
Letters of Recommendation to act as sponsors at Baptism or Confirmation are available to registered members of our parish who have been Confirmed, attend Mass and receive Communion regularly, have their children in Catholic School or Religious Education (Gr. 1–10) and, if married, are in a marriage blessed by the Church. Call (716) 692-2660.
SANCTUARY LAMP
The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week for Joey Mussen by the Tuesday Morning Build
Yourself an Ark Bible Study. The Mary Candle will burn this week for
Irene Titzler by husband, Larry. The Sacred Heart Candle will burn this week
for David by Family.
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday, November 18: 7:30 AM Alice Donovan by the Hocutt Family 9:00 AM Jeri Gordon by Tom & Erika Panek 11:00 AM Marie Cary by Family
Monday, November 19: 6:45 AM Carol Leberer by Mike & Jackie Hogan
Tuesday, November 20: 8:00 AM Stella & Edward Jarzynski and Helen &
Edward Kijowski by Don & Judy
Wednesday, November 21: 6:45 AM Bob Huber by Family
Thursday, November 22: Happy Thanksgiving! *9:00 AM Tom Lindner by Family
Friday, November 23: 6:45 AM Lynn Diegelman by Family
Saturday, November 24: 4:30 PM Thomas A. Lombardo, Sr., MD by Mary Aiello
Sunday, November 25: 7:30 AM For the People of St. Christopher Parish 9:00 AM Irene Titzler by husband, Larry 11:00 AM Dominic DiPasquale by Family
FAITH MOMENT REFLECTION
The imagery of today's gospel is quite powerful. Jesus tells us there will be a time when the sun will darken, the moon will not shine, and stars will fall from the sky. Then He tells us when we see these things, the glory and power of God will be near. Jesus is teaching us that the presence of God in our lives never ends. When we experience darkness and feel like we can't take it anymore, stop and look closely. It is especially at these times that God is near. The scripture reading from the Book of Mark also reminds us that we are called to imitate God and be present to those who may be experiencing darkness. We may be the angel that God sends to help – to comfort an ill friend, to visit with a lonely neighbor, or support a family in need. God's presence never ends. It is up to us to share His light with one another. Today's Faith Moment was provided by Christ the King Seminary. You can listen to Faith Moments on WLOF 101.7 FM, WBEN radio 930 AM, or at www.faithmomentsonline.org.
VOCATIONS CORNER
God has given us many opportunities to serve Him, but we do not know when our final opportunity will come. We only know that time continues to pass. Before any more time is wasted, ask God how He is calling you to serve him. If God is calling you to a church vocation, call our pastor, Fr. Steve, or Fr. Andrew Lauricella at (716) 847-5535. You can also check out the “Priest of the Month” stories at www.buffalovocations.org.
HELP WANTED
We are looking to fill two positions in the Parish Office.
Receptionist – This is a full-time position working with general office duties, which include answering phones, greeting and assisting visitors and parishioners, maintaining records and the parish calendar, in addition to assisting our Pastor and staff.
School Bookkeeper - This is a part-time position to handle bookkeeping for our school, which includes tuition, registrations, and the after school program. This position handles invoicing, receivables, deposits, financial reports, collections contact and assisting with school budget.
Please contact Marie Schwab if you are interested in applying, or have questions regarding either position at (716) 692-2660 or [email protected].
A Community Thanksgiving dinner is being offered to residents of the Village of Kenmore and the Town of Tonawanda from 12 until 2 PM on Thanksgiving day at the Parkside Village Community
Building, 169 Sheridan Drive. If you need your meal delivered, please call (716) 874-3595 between November 1 and 16, and your meal will be delivered around noon on Thanksgiving.
All St. Vincent de Paul meetings will now be the first Wednesday of each month at 12 PM at St. Edmund Campus. The following are scheduled meeting dates: December 5, January 2 and February 6. You may contact Zach Vanderbrook or John Borczynski at (716) 692-2660, ext.
Please note the Parish Office will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23. Enjoy your holiday!
Dear Family,
We are entering the final two weeks of the Liturgical Year leading us into the season of Advent. The Church, through our readings at Mass this weekend, directs our thoughts to the end times. We as human beings often avoid thinking about that time when all of God’s creation as we know it will cease and we will be called into the Final Judgment that is referred to in our readings. The wonderful thing about these readings though is that they give great comfort to those who follow the ways of God! If we keep true to God’s teachings, we have nothing to fear as we will be judged justly and welcomed into God’s Heaven! The only reason we would have to fear the end times is if we have lived a life contrary to God’s teaching without being repentant of our sins. The Church gives us these weeks to reflect on God’s gracious mercy and to realize that He loves us beyond all imagining. Our goal as Christians is to enter into eternal life with God, either at the end of our life here on earth or at the end time if we are still alive at that moment. Let us always be prepared!
This Thursday as a nation we celebrate Thanksgiving. Let us call to mind the many blessings we have as a country and in our own personal lives and truly give thanks to God for them as we gather around the dinner table with family and friends! Just a reminder that the best way to start Thanksgiving Day is to come to Mass at 9 AM and join with our parish family to give thanks by partaking of the Eucharistic feast!
Praised Be Jesus Christ…Now and Forever!!!
Fr. Steve
Wishing all our Senior members a wonderful, family-centered Thanksgiving celebration. We are blessed with our families, supportive friendships, comfortable homes,
good health, and our life in such a beautiful region like WNY. There is no meeting on November 28. The menu choices for your Christmas dinner are: Roasted turkey breast with the trimmings, sliced sirloin of beef with gravy, or Garlic crusted tilapia. You may gather at noon at Classics V Terrace Room and enjoy the punch (cash bar available) and festivities. The meals will be served at 12:30 PM. Jim and Janice Hoeflich have been planning for months to bring you another great party. To help them with final preparations, please drop off your reservations by placing your menu choice, name, phone number and $21 in an envelope to be left at the Rectory. Deadline is November 30. If there are any questions, please contact Sandy Radens at (716) 868-2865.
Looking to Scripture, we know from the Genesis creation stories that all that God created was "good", God gave us the responsibility to care for creation. However, “Have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and all living things that move on earth" (Gn 1:28), has often been
misinterpreted to justify reckless use of resources. A more accurate interpretation calls us to be caretakers and tenders of the Creator's garden. -- Taken from St. Anthony Messenger Press
We are celebrating the sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday and Monday, November 18 and 19. Thank you to all who have been group leaders and
helped in any way to prepare our young people and adults for this sacrament. Special thanks go to Mrs. O’Brien, Mrs. VanSice, Mr. Merrifield, Ms. Rusin, Mrs. Lindner, Dr. Edward Kasprzak, Mrs. Westner, Mr. and Mrs. Riester, Mrs. Deck, Mrs. Russell and Mrs. Rickert. We would also like to thank Deacon Tom and Father Steve who worked with the adults being Confirmed. There are no classes this week. Weekly classes resume the week of November 25.
Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving
Marie Sajsa, PCL
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Our Parish Outreach Staff & Volunteers are working hard on several projects in preparation for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays including getting the
Clothes Closet stocked with warmth items for our families. Below are a few things that would help us in serving our families these next few months. You can leave any donations in the shed outside the Outreach Offices any time during the week.
*Winter coats – clean and in good shape please – our greatest need is for men and children.
*Gloves and hats – for children and adults.
*Clothing for Men – all sizes.
Thank you for assisting us with our needy and low-income families at Parish Outreach! Call the office at (716) 692-2660 Ext. 402 if you have any questions.
BEST ADVENT EVER In preparation for Christmas this year, please consider joining our
Parish for BEST ADVENT EVER, a free email program from
Dynamic Catholic that will help you slow down and focus on
what matters during the busy holiday season. Practical tips,
reflections, real-life stories and videos will be provided to help
encourage your faith journey. To sign up, visit
bestadventever.com/Christmas.
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES,
NOVEMBER 2018
Elizabeth Ambrusko, Emily Andrews,
Ava Asklar, Alexandra Bastian, Julia Bauer,
Amber Baum, Colin Beach,
Alexander Biondo, Laykin Brennan,
Kaylee Butcher, Kevin Carberry,
Luke Constantino, Elena DePaolo,
Milena Draksic, Ryan Dynko, Madison Eberhard,
Andrea Efthemis, Shane Emmanuel, Gianna Fazzolari,
Isabella Finley, Grace Fitzgerald, Jack Fitzgerald,
Kade Forkey, Samuel Frost, Jamison Fry, Emma Galus,
Grace Gardner, Matthew Gawron, William George,
Madison Gibson, Macey Gioeli, Jack Griffin,
Madison Hammar, Samuel Harig, Tyler Hassen,
Charles Hearn, Jared Holler, Jennifer Jerzewski,
Jared Kapuszcak, Ryan Kelly, Courtney Kessler,
Kayleigh Klaes, Cloe Klis, Maxwell Koeller,
Shawna Langenfeld, Andrew LaRock, Michael Lisman,
Nicholas Lisman, Joseph Lombardo, Corin Loughrey,
Ella Mascaro, Jalicia Massop, Gregory McDole,
Ryan Mellerski, Connor Merrifield, Zachary Miller,
Anthony Miskines, Jessica Mitchell, Gabriella Molak,
Olivia Molak, Giovanni Morelli, Jacob Murak, Kyle Neudorf,
Marco Passalacqua, MacKenzie Patterson, Marissa Peters,
Brandon Petricca, Kelsey Prentice, Kyle Pytlik,
Benjamin Rogemoser, Abigal Ross, Joshua Roy,
Katrina Russell, Kelsee Scero, Alyssa Schiavone,
Jack Seelbach, Isaac Shepherd, Lauren Stevens, Jacob Taylor,
Lianna VanSice, Camryn Warren, Shea Warren,
Marisa Warren, Riley Wachowiak, Allison Webb,
Mark Westner, Teal Winkle
ADULTS
Angelo Catalano, Terri Kasprzak, Mark Martin
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH
Andrew Kudla
ST. AMELIA PARISH
Gabriella Galante
MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Hello All, We had a beautiful All Saints’ Day Mass on November 1! Students processed in with the Saint pictures from their classrooms. Each classroom is dedicated to a saint. For example, Grade 5 Room 200 is St. Clare of Assisi. Grade 1 Room 104 is St. Christopher and Grade 8 Room 205 is St. Luke. Students will be doing more with their classroom saints during the season of Advent.
When we pray together every morning, we begin with our school prayer:
“I have what it takes to live each day with all my heart. To believe in the strength and goodness within me.
To find the answers I need. I have what it takes because I have God’s love.”
Then we offer up all our Prayers of the Faithful. It is very inspiring to hear the thoughts and prayers that come from the students, faculty and those who have asked us to remember them or an intention in a very special way. We pray for those who are sick, for those who have died, for peace, for current events in our community, country and world, for our families, for you, our parish community… just to name a few. Then we listen to some words from Project Wisdom and we are faced with something to think about…
“Make it a great day… or not. The choice is yours.”
God’s Blessings,
Principal Bryk
SAVE THE DATE
We will be selling tickets for the Women’s Advent gathering this Sunday in the Narthex following all Masses. Tickets will also be available in the Parish Office. We will not be selling tickets the weekend of
November 24 and 25, but we will sell them again on December 1 and 2. The menu is homemade chicken tortellini soup, vegetable soup, garden salad, bread and butter, homemade cookies for dessert, and water, tea and coffee.
Parish Outreach Christmas Wish Tree
St. Christopher’s Parish Outreach & the Christian Service Committee will be decorat-ing the Wish Tree in the Narthex the week of November 11 with ornaments requesting
gifts for children from ages newborn - 13.
If you would like to provide a gift for a child:
Purchase the gift or gift card and return unwrapped as soon as possible or by Friday, December 7.
Please attach the ornament to your gift. Gifts can be returned to the Parish Outreach on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 AM until 2 PM or to the Parish Office.
If you cannot find the requested gift, you may substitute the gift with a similar item.
The tree is up so early in the Narthex because we need the gifts back by early December to get them ready to give to our families.
Thank you for helping Outreach share the joy of Christmas with our families! Please call the Parish Outreach Office at (716) 692-2660 Ext. 402 if you have any questions.
Seeking Alumni from St. Christopher School
If you or someone you know is a graduate of our school please provide the following contact information to Mrs. Nancy Kindred, Assistant Principal via email at [email protected] or by dropping this form in
______I would be interested in volunteering on a reunion committee for my class
The Eighth graders here at St. Chris are selling poinsettias. Order forms are available in the Parish and School offices, and orders are due by November 19. The pick up date will be announced ASAP.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and school!
WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS KEY CONTACTS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 DOUGHNUT SOCIAL AFTER ALL MASSES IN CAFE LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST SPC 8:30 AM - 1 PM 3:00 PM NRTG-Mystery of Edwin Drood Theatre 5:00 PM Confirmation Church
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 2:30 PM Bound for Broadway WPC 5:30 PM Girl Scouts 31082 Rm. 103 6:30 PM Cub Scouts SPC 6:30 PM Executive Pastoral Council Par. Off. 7:00 PM Confirmation Church 7:00 PM Finance Committee RR-L
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 9 AM/7 PM Adoration/Novena Chapel 10:00 AM Music with Mar Rm. 103 2:30 PM Bound for Broadway WPC 7:00 PM RCIA Hosp. Rm.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 6:30 PM Acclamation Hosp. Rm. 7:00 PM Voice of Faith Church 7:00 PM Reconciliation Church
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 6:30 PM 33 Days to Morning Glory Rm. 103
Buffalo Choral Arts Society presents “All Is Calm, All Is Bright,” a choral celebration to usher in the Christmas Season. This 120-voice community chorus will present a variety of best-loved songs of Christmas, both old and new. A special highlight will be “Irving Berlin’s Christmas,” a delightful medley of some of the composer’s iconic songs of the season. The concerts will be held: Friday, November 30 at 7:30 PM at St. Mary’s Church in Swormville; Sunday, December 2 at 3 PM at St. Joseph Cathedral in Buffalo; Saturday, December 8 at 7:30 PM at SS. Peter & Paul Church in Hamburg. Tickets are $20 per person; $16 per person for groups of 15 or more. For tickets and information, visitBuffaloChoralArts.org or call (716) 775.SONG (7664). For online group reservations, click "Group Reservations" under the "Tickets" tab.
Irish Christmas, starring Andy Cooney, with special guest star Eimer Reynolds, featuring the Irish Pops Ensemble and World Class Irish Dancers will perform on Thursday, December 6 at 7:30 PM at Lucarelli’s, 1830 Abbott Road in Lackawanna. Tickets are $40, and include dinner. Seating is limited. For
tickets and information, please call (716) 822-5962.
SPEND TIME IN ADORATION
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament comes easily. Never feel worried if you find you have no thoughts at all while you are before the Blessed Sacrament. Never feel inadequate about being an adorer even if you have not developed a spirit of devotion, if you are numb, down and out, weakened by life. The all important factor is that you are before
the Lord. Before Him who knows you inside-out. He reads your innermost thoughts and He still loves you immensely. Imagine that! St. John Vianney once compared adoration to spiritual sunbathing. You are taking in the warmth of the grace and love radiating from the Sacred Host. Adoration is held in the chapel every Tuesday from 9 AM - 7 PM. Please sign up for a half-hour shift in the Adoration Binder in the Narthex or email Anita Herr at [email protected].
Please join us for a coffee and doughnut social today, Sunday, November 18 following all Masses in the St. Chris cafeteria!
OUR LADY OF FATIMA SHRINE UPCOMING EVENTS:
The Fatima Shrine Baker’s Guild is hosting a three-day Christmas Bake Sale and Basket Raffle on Friday, December 7 from 12 until 7 PM, and on Saturday and Sunday, December 8 and 9 from 9 AM until 7 PM. In addition, the Festival of Lights started on November 17 and runs through January 6 at the Fatima Shrine. Admission is free, and the Festival goes from 5 until 9 PM each night.
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