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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT LET US BE WATCHFUL FOR OUR GOD, WHO COMES
TO US
IN ORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES Perhaps, like Isaiah, we long for God
to perform a breathtaking miracle that would make us sit up and
take notice. Yet, as people of faith, we are called to see God in
the ordinary. Advent gives us the opportunity to take time to pray–
to sharpen our vision of God’s presence in our daily lives.
Jesus said to his disciples: “Be watchful! Be alert! You do not
know when the time will come. What I say to you, I say to all:
‘Watch!”
Readings for the week of November 29, 2020 Sunday: Is 63:16b-17,
19b; 64:2-7/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19
4]/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37 Monday: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10,
11 [10]/Mt 4:18-22 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/ Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17
[cf. 7]/Lk 10:21-
24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [6cd]/Mt
15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a
[26a]/Mt
7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [1a]/Mt
9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf.
Is
30:18d]/Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8 Next Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ps
85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/2 Pt 3:8-
14/Mk 1:1-8
ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY As we begin Advent we are called to
“Be watchful! Be alert” as we stand in joyful anticipation for the
grace of Christmas to once again bless our lives. Your gift in the
St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box will help the poor to celebrate the
grace of God’s love this Christmas.
VOCATIONS
Christ will come again! This we have been promised. The same
Christ has called us all to different vocations, and some of these
include Holy Orders and Religious Life. What greater way is there
to honor our Lord and King than by faithfully answering his call.
If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Fr. Andrew
Lauricella at 847-5535.
ADVENT
Mark the season of Advent by loving and serving others with
God’s own
love and concern.
~ St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
FR. ROY HERBERGER’S NATIVITY SETS ON DISPLAY Fr. Roy Herberger
will have 300 (of his 650) nativity sets from 58 countries on
display at the Fatima Shrine in Lewiston during their “Festival of
Lights.” It will be open to the public from 5 to 9 pm every night
from November 20th until January 3rd (except for Thanksgiving,
Christmas, and New Year’s Eve). If you have any questions, contact
Fr. Roy at 852-2076 or [email protected].
SHINING FORTH
“May we be in this world a ray of light that shines forth,
bringing joy and peace to the hearts of all men and women.”
~ Pope Francis
...the safety and quick return of those serving in our Armed
Forces, our parishioners and loved ones: Kevin Ardonetto, Matthew
Baideme, Thom Brown, Patrick Desmarais, Colin Dudziak, Barbara
Fowler, Michael Fowler, Janet Glindeman, Julia Glindeman,
William Glindeman, Justin Kasprzak, James A. Koller, Claymore
Mac-Tarnaghan, Colton Marinelli, Joe Seminatoro, Jonathan
Sicurella, Capt. Glen Taylor, Christopher Wojcik.
For the sick in hospitals, in nursing homes, and those who are
homebound especially: Tom Barrett, Trevor Barron, Ronald Bergeron,
Frederick Bloom, Tyler Jacob Borawski, Thomas Borowicz, Catherine
Cammarata, Justin Chandler, Michael Ciszewski, Mary Ann Conroy,
Joseph Daily, Stephanie DiMaggio, Joseph E. Engelhaupt, Debra
Finger, Kara Garlach, Judy Garza, Gordon Gladden, June Greene,
Ronald Heil, Melanie Hill, Richard Horvatis, Dorothy Hosinski, Joe
Hunka, David Janiszewski, Sadie Kassim, Phyllis Kendzierski,
Dorothy Kracht, Dorene’ Kulaszewski, Pat Kupkowski, David Kusek,
Ken Labenski, Rose Lesch, Mary Lidkea, Robert Lipiarz, Michelle
Martin, Patricia Mazur, Thomas P. Michals, Erin Mildenberger,
Rebecca Miller, Michael Muroff, Tim Nietopski, Alice Nowak, Judy
O’Leary, Maxine Paoletti, Rita Piskorz, Theresa Pochylski,
Bernadine Powalowski, Nolan Przybysz, Patricia Rakiski, Barbara
Robertson, John Sczepanik, Edward Sponholz, Fr. Jerry Stelmach,
Diane Strausser, Zach Sucharski, Ethel Thomas, Grace Tucker, Kayla
Urban, Dee Urbaniak, Pat Ward, Marcia Weigand, Theresa Wesley,
Thomas Wnuk, Alfred T. Wojciechowski, Wanda Wojciechowski, Frances
Zagorski, Judith Zielinski, Susan Zion, Daniel Zotara, II, Lorraine
Zotara
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
12/3 7 to 9pm Bible Study (Church)
Page Three November 29, 2020
IT IS GOOD TO GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD
O God, your mercy is limitless and the treasury of your goodness
is boundless.
We give thanks to your gracious majesty for the gifts we have
received.
We look to you for an answer to our every petition; to continue
your kindness and forsake us not, and prepare us
for the reward to come.
Amen
~Anonymous
FAMILY CHRISTMAS BASKET FEST Rev. Peter Popadick and the Parish
Community of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church invite all to the 77th
Annual Family Christmas Basket Fest on Saturday, December 5th, from
Noon to 4 pm in the Parish Hall located at 157 Cleveland Drive in
Cheektowaga. Preview night for Early Birds will be held Friday,
December 4th, from 5 to 8 pm. The Christmas Basket Fest includes a
Grand Prize Drawing, our famous humongous Theme Baskets, and some
delightful side raffles. A Spaghetti Dinner (take out only)
compliments of the Knights of Columbus will be available, as well
as Mike’s Homemade Chili (also take out only). Protocols for the
pandemic will be observed, for example, the wearing of masks, the
observance of social distancing, and monitoring the number people
using the gym at one time. For more information call the St.
Aloysius Rectory at 833-1715.
PRAYER FOR RENEWAL In every age, O God, you have called us to be
your
people, to be your Church. In this time, we begin anew to
discern the pathways
that will lead us, your people, to you continue that journey as
we proclaim your Good News, celebrate your saving
presence among us, serve others with charity and justice, and
steward the world you have entrusted to our care. Send us your
Spirit to lead and guide our Emmaus
journey as we commit ourselves renew our church . This we ask in
Jesus’ name.
BIBLE STUDY CLASS
The weather is changing and what better time to curl up with a
“GOOD BOOK!” Our next Parish Bible Study Class will be held on
Thursday, December 3rd, from 7 to 9 pm in Church. Everyone is
welcome!
The monthly 50/50 Split Club is suspended for now.
IN UNEXPECTED TIMES... “What could happen next?” How many times
have you asked yourself that question in the past year? Though we
most often use that expression when things don’t seem to be going
our way, this year it has been an expression of the constant
changes to our world which the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought. But
we might use the same expression to explain our feelings of being
overwhelmed by blessings and good things, when the stars seem to
align just right. No matter what, we can say with certainty that
tomorrow will not go exactly as we envisioned. Our lives are
influenced by so many factors and the world around us is
increasingly complex. Rather than be surprised by the unexpected,
maybe we should expect the unexpected. Living in this manner causes
us to cherish more deeply the gifts we have been given. It helps us
to live in the present and become mindful of those around us. Our
relationships deepen. Our sense of responsibility builds. Our
stewardship way of life finds new meaning and purpose. This Advent
will not be the same experience as last Advent. It remains to be
seen what the coming days and weeks have in store for each of us.
However, no matter what happens, Jesus Christ is there to welcome
us to the unexpected. He will celebrate with us in joy and he will
even feel our pain. You can count on the unexpected, but you can
also count on Him to be there with you. He is now and forever,
Emmanuel, “God with us.” He is the expected in all things
unexpected.
~ Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
OUR GIFTS TO GOD November 22, 2020
Sunday Collection $ 4844.39 Human Development $ 236.00
May God continue to bless you for your generosity!
Thank You to all who mail-in their contributions
during the Corona Virus Pandemic
Vigil Mass Saturday, November 28, 2020—First Sunday of Advent
4:00 PM Bob Gemerek req. by Wife and Family Franklin Stepanian req.
by Family 6:00 PM Ralph Spagnuolo req. by Mary Jane Slawinowski
Queen of Martyrs Parishioners Sunday, November 29, 2020—First
Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM Sharon Suriani req. by Ron and Sue
Ripstein 11:00 AM John and Eugenie Kluss (Estate) Monday, November
30, 2020—Saint Andrew, Apostle 7:00 AM Mother’s Day and Father’s
Day Intentions Tuesday, December 1, 2020—Advent Weekday 7:00 AM
Queen of Martyrs Parishioners Wednesday, December 2, 2020—Advent
Weekday 7:00 AM Chester Urban (Anniversary of Death) req. by
Wife,
Children and Grandchildren Thursday, December 3, 2020—Saint
Francis Xavier, Priest 7:00 AM Ray Szczepanowski, Jr. req. by Wally
and Pat
Pidgeon Friday, December 4, 2020—Advent Weekday 7:00 AM Drew
Polvino req. by Family Saturday, December 5, 2020—Advent Weekday
Vigil Mass Saturday, December 5, 2020—Second Sunday of Advent 4:00
PM Raymond Szczepanowski (First Anniversary of
Death) req. by Ignaszak Family Florence Zupo req. by Zupo Family
6:00 PM James Nowicki req. by Dennis and Robin
Fitzsimmons Sunday, December 6, 2020—Second Sunday of Advent
8:00 AM Luanne Gagola-Penny req. by Parents, Lou and
Bette Gagola Joseph Rutowski req. by Wife, Marcia, and Family
11:00 AM John Murphy (6th Anniversary of Death) req. by
Murphy Family and Friends Joseph Wanemaker req. by Karen
Wanemaker and
Jaclyn Wanemaker
Please pray for those who have died;
Lois Adamczyk Delores Budniak
Adam Burke Jerome Kolacki
Delores Rodems
RECTORY 180 George Urban Boulevard ......................
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Michael Sacilowski D.R.E.
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Website: ........................... queenofmartyrsbuffalo.com
MASSES: Sunday Masses: 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM Saturday Evening: 4:00
PM and 6:00 PM Vigil of Holyday: 4:00 PM Holyday: 7:00 AM, and 6:00
PM OFFICE HOURS: Please call the Rectory; leave your name and phone
number. We will set up an appointment to serve your needs.
