RECTORY 180 George Urban Boulevard ....................... 892-1746 ................................................................ Fax 892-3005 CONVENT ..................................................... 895-5900 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Michael Sacilowski D.R.E.............................. 895-2162 Email:......................................... [email protected]Website:............................. queenofmartyrsbuffalo.com MASSES: Sunday Masses: 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM Saturday Evening: 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM Daily: Monday thru Friday 7:00 AM Vigil of Holyday: 4:00 PM Holyday: 7:00 AM, 12 Noon and 6:00 PM First Friday: 7:00 AM CONFESSIONS: Every Saturday: 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Thursday: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon (Closed in Summer) Evenings by appointment only. NO OFFICE HOURS ON SATURDAYS OR SUNDAYS. BAPTISMS: Sunday at 11:45 AM. Arrangements for Pre-Baptismal Instructions which are compulsory for the parents must be made at the Rectory office at least 2 weeks prior to the Baptism. Expectant parents are encouraged to make these arrangements before the birth of the child. R.C.I.A. The Rite Of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A.) Program is for adults inter- ested in becoming members of the Roman Catholic Church, adult Roman Catholics who would like to receive the Sacrament of Confir- mation, and Catholics interested in Adult Education. Classes begin in the fall. MARRIAGE: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance with a priest. SICK CALLS: CALL THE RECTORY at any time, day or night. SHUT-INS: Communion is taken to shut-ins once a month. Call the Rec- tory Office during office hours to have your name included. NEW PARISHIONERS: Are kindly requested to register as soon as possible. YOUNG ADULTS: Upon reaching their 18th birthday should assume their own identity by registering with the parish. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: These are testimonies to the fact that you are a practicing Catho- lic in this parish. Please use contribution envelopes to indicate attendance. To be a sponsor for Baptism, the sponsor needs to be confirmed. Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation are the sac- raments of initiation. Stay close to Jesus by daily prayer, weekly worship and acts of charity and justice. Queen of Martyrs Church Rev. Louis S. Klein, Pastor Rev. Christopher Okoli (In Residence) 180 George Urban Blvd. Cheektowaga, New York 14225 October 29, 2017
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180 George Urban Boulevard ....................... 892-1746 ................................................................ Fax 892-3005
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Michael Sacilowski D.R.E. ............................. 895-2162 Email: ......................................... [email protected] Website: ............................. queenofmartyrsbuffalo.com MASSES: Sunday Masses: 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM Saturday Evening: 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM Daily: Monday thru Friday 7:00 AM Vigil of Holyday: 4:00 PM Holyday: 7:00 AM, 12 Noon and 6:00 PM First Friday: 7:00 AM CONFESSIONS: Every Saturday: 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Thursday: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon (Closed in Summer) Evenings by appointment only. NO OFFICE HOURS ON SATURDAYS OR SUNDAYS. BAPTISMS: Sunday at 11:45 AM. Arrangements for Pre-Baptismal Instructions which are compulsory for the parents must be made at the Rectory office at least 2 weeks prior to the Baptism. Expectant parents are encouraged to make these arrangements before the birth of the child.
R.C.I.A. The Rite Of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A.) Program is for adults inter-ested in becoming members of the Roman Catholic Church, adult Roman Catholics who would like to receive the Sacrament of Confir-mation, and Catholics interested in Adult Education. Classes begin in the fall.
MARRIAGE: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance with a priest.
SICK CALLS: CALL THE RECTORY at any time, day or night.
SHUT-INS: Communion is taken to shut-ins once a month. Call the Rec-tory Office during office hours to have your name included. NEW PARISHIONERS: Are kindly requested to register as soon as possible. YOUNG ADULTS: Upon reaching their 18th birthday should assume their own identity by registering with the parish. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: These are testimonies to the fact that you are a practicing Catho-lic in this parish. Please use contribution envelopes to indicate attendance. To be a sponsor for Baptism, the sponsor needs to be confirmed. Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation are the sac-raments of initiation. Stay close to Jesus by daily prayer, weekly worship and acts of charity and justice.
Queen of Martyrs Church Rev. Louis S. Klein, Pastor Rev. Christopher Okoli (In Residence) 180 George Urban Blvd. Cheektowaga, New York 14225 October 29, 2017
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For the sick in hospitals, in nursing homes, and those who are homebound especially: Tom Barrett, Noreen Bauer, Frederick Bloom, Tyler Jacob Borawski, Thomas Borowicz, Rita Buziak, Justin Chandler, Michael Ciszewski, Mary Ann Conroy, Henry Cyran, Joseph Daily, Stephanie DiMaggio, Joseph E. Engelhaupt, Debra Finger, Joe Funk, Kara Garlach, Gordon Gladden, Ronald Heil, Dorothy Hosinski, Sadie Kassim, Phyllis Kendzierski, Dorothy Kracht, Pat Kupkowski, Rose Lesch, John Marchitte, Michelle Martin, Erin Mildenberger, Mary Moser, Michael Muroff, Tim Nietopski, Alice Nowak, Irene Osinski, Pat Palascak, Maxine Paoletti, Theresa Pochylski, Bernadine Powalowski, Nolan Przybysz, Patricia Rakiski, Adolph J. Rakowski, Barbara Robertson, Annette Rowley, Harriet Rucki, John Sczepanik, Edward Sponholz, Father Jerry Stelmach, Zach Sucharski, Ethel Thomas, Kayla Urban, Dee Urbaniak, Pat Ward, Marcia Weigand, Theresa Wesley, Thomas Wnuk, Alfred T. Wojciechowski, Wanda Wojciechowski, Frances Zagorski, Judith Zielinski, Robin Zion, Daniel Zotara, II, Lorraine Zotara.
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..the safety and quick return of those serving in our Armed Forces, our parishioners and loved ones: Kevin Ardonetto, Jason Babirad, Matthew Baideme, Thom Brown, Colin Dudziak, Barbara Fowler, Michael Fowler, Janet Glindeman, Julia Glindeman, William Glindeman, Justin Kasprzak, James A. Koller, Ian
James Mackowski, Claymore Mac-Tarnaghan, Colton Marinelli, Joe Seminatoro, Capt. Glen Taylor, Christopher Wojcik.
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OUR LOVE OF GOD IS BEST DEMONSTRATED BY OUR LOVE OF NEIGHBOR
Jesus underlines the close and inseparable bond between our love of God and of neighbor. Loving God is not simply a pious or cerebral act, but a lived reality, carried out in the events of daily life. It is our witness to the love of God that will draw others into the mystery of his loving presence in the world.
He said to him, "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." - Mt 22:37-39
Readings for the Week of October 29, 2017 Sunday: Ex 22:20-26/Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51/1 Thes 1:5c-10/Mt 22:34-40 Monday: Rom 8:12-17/Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21/Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25/Ps 126:1b-6/Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6/1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1 -12a Thursday: Wis 3:1-9/Ps 23:1-6/Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9/Jn 6:37-40 Friday: Rom 9:1-5/Ps 147:12-15, 19-20/Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29/Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18/Lk 14:1, 7-11 Next Sunday: Mal 1:14b—2:2b, 8-10/Ps 131:1-3/1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13/Mt 23:1-12
FROM THE DESK OF FR. LOU
The rectory will be closed on Wed., November 1st, and Thursday November 2nd, for the Holy Day.
ALL SAINTS DAY
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
Wednesday, November 1st, All Saints Day, is a Holy Day of Obligation. There will be a vigil mass at 4 PM on Tuesday, October 31st and Masses on Wednesday, November 1st, at 7 AM, 12 Noon, and 6 PM.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION MASS
On Monday, Oct. 30th we invite you to join our confirmation Candidates, their families and Bishop Edward Grosz at 7:00 pm for our parish celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. This year we will celebrate it at St. John Gualbert Church, 83 Gualbert Ave, Cheektowaga in honor of their 100th Anniversary. We pray that the Holy spirit will renew their lives, strengthen their relationship with God and guide them onward in the family journeys.
CONGRATULATIONS CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 2017
Joshua Bartkowiak Eric Burke
Catherine Do Kyle Do
Peter Do Tammy Maria Do
John Dubiel Taylor Durkin
Zachary Fox Jeremy Glinski
Gina Heigl Michael Incardona
Robert Kazukiewicz, III Brian Le
Alyssa Minotti Richard Minotti
Ayonna Motley Joshua Nietopski
Ryan Racinowski Olivia Rodriguez
Susan Romance Abby Schroeder
Gabriel Schlatterer Alana Szumla
Brian Vicari Michael Zambron Jr.
Jacob Wilk
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 10/30 6:30 PM Sacrament of Confirmation St.
John Gualbert’s Church 11/2 7-9:00 PM Bible Study Class (Church Hall) 11/4 6:00 PM Generations of Faith (Church &
School Hall)
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BIBLE STUDY CLASS
HAVE WE GOT A “GOOD BOOK” FOR YOU!
Our Parish Bible Study Class will be on Thursday, November 2th from 7 PM to 9 PM in the Church basement.
All you need to bring is your Bible and a heart open to learn. Mt.18:20: “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” All are welcome!
ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY
In the this Sunday’s Gospel we find the truth that loving God isn’t merely a matter of fervor in our hearts, but that it must be expressed in doing good for the sake of others. This month through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to show that we indeed love our neighbors by assisting families, providing in food, for utility and rent bills, etc. Thank You!
ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY
Barrels have been placed at the Church entrance to receive non-perishables currently dated food donation for the Thanksgiving and Christmas distribution. The St. Vincent de Paul Society aids many families in our parish. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated during the Holiday Season.
VOCATIONS
The greatest commandment of our God is love. How is God calling you to make His love and His message known? If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Father Andrew Lauricella at 847-5535.
GENERATIONS OF FAITH
The third monthly session of our program begins on Saturday, November 4th, and Saturday, November 11th with the 6:00 pm Mass. Attendance is required at on of the sessions. After Mass the family meal and program continues until 9:00 pm in the School gym. This month the theme is Becoming a Disciple. Our guest speaker is Diane Brennan from St. Joseph University Parish. Anyone from the parish is welcome to attend.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Are you looking for a fulfilling opportunity to offer your time and skills and to meet new people too? The volunteer team at Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus in Cheektowaga, is currently in great need of Gift Shop Volunteers. Those interested should contact Annie Bagarozzi directly at (716) 447,6189 to discuss availability and requirements.
Don’t forget to get your envelopes for our monthly 50/50 split club. Envelopes are available at all entrances of the church. Good Luck!!
.FRIDAY DINNERS AT THE DONOVAN POST
The F.J. Donovan American Legion Post, 3210 Genesee Street, continues their weekly Friday Dinners, serving from 4 to 8 PM. Food service is by the Szara Family. They feature Haddock Fish Fry, Shrimp Dinner, Clam Strip Dinner, in addition to Burgers, Steak Hoagies and Pierogi dinner. Take outs are welcome. For more information, call 896-3346. Please join us and support the Veterans in Cheektowaga!
CHRIS WILSON CONCERT
The Church of the Annunciation is bringing singer/songwriter Chris Wilson back for another concert! We had such an overwhelming positive response to Chris’ concert in April that ended in three standing ovations and left us wanting more, that we have booked another evening with him. His talent is tremendous. He won the hearts of everyone at the last concert. His faith is deep and genuine and is clearly evident in his music. If you missed the concert last time, here is your chance to experience the music of Chris Wilson. The concert is free, no tickets necessary. It will be held at the Church of the Annunciation, 7580 Clinton Street in Elma NY, on Saturday, November 11th at 7:30 PM. For more information please call the parish office at 683-5254
.JUST A REMINDER
Please inform the rectory when you are moving. If the envelopes are sent to your old address and returned to us, the post office charges us return postage for each pack of envelopes returned. If there is an error in the name on your envelopes, please call the rectory at 892-1746 so we can make corrections
OUR GIFTS TO GOD
October 22, 2017
Sunday Collection $ 6548.50
Mission Sunday $ 1506.00
May God continue to bless you for your generosity!
Vigil Mass Saturday, October 28, 2017—Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 PM Jean Skalski req. by Dick and Lucille Ignaszak 6:00 PM Stephanie Pietraszewski (Birthday) req. by Robert
Pietraszewski Clayton DeReu req. by Grace Lichtenberger Sunday, October 29, 2017—Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM John Cardarelli req. by Family 11:00 AM Frank Wisniewski req. by Wife Thomas Wisniewski req. by Pat Krasinski Monday, October 30, 2017—Weekday 7:00 AM Deceased Members of the Koperski Family (Estate) Tuesday, October 31 , 2017—Weekday 7:00 AM Herman Bauer (2nd Anniversary of Death) req. by
Noreen Bauer and Family 4:00 PM Joseph and Lucy Kulczyk (Estate) Wednesday, November 1, 2017—All Saints Day 7:00 AM Edward Maciejewski (Birthday) req. by The
Maciejewski Family Noon Conrad Pochylski req. by Mark and Ann Gabryzak 6:00 PM Deceased Members of the Drumsta and Majewski
Families and Rose Dolecki req. by Helen Drumsta
Thursday, November 2, 2017—The Commemoration of All the
Faithful Departed (All Souls Day) 7:00 AM Deceased Members of The Sieber and Boersma
Families req. by Joanie Friday, November 3, 2017—Weekday—Saint Martin de Porres,
Religious 7:00 AM Jeffrey McMahon (Anniversary) req. by Chris
Cywinski Saturday, November 4, 2017—Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop
7:00 AM Scripture Reading/Communion Service
Vigil Mass Saturday, November 4, 2017—Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary
Time 4:00 PM Dan and Audrey Koteras req. by Family 6:00 PM Dorothy Bartczak (Estate) Sunday, November 5, 2017—Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary
Time 8:00 AM Delores Ziemianski req. by Gerald Ziemianski Richard Sullivan req. by Family 11:00 AM Ida Moreno req. by Families of Mary Ann Lucchino
Heubusch and Carrie Lucchino Klass All Living and Deceased Members of the Altar and
Rosary Society
Please pray for those who have died, especially:
Eleanor Stanczewski
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