RECTORY 180 George Urban Boulevard ...................... 892-1746 .............................................................. Fax 892-3005 CONVENT................................................... 240-9159 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 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. 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. MARRIAGE: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance with a priest. 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. 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 180 George Urban Blvd. Cheektowaga, New York 14225 August 9, 2020
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 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. 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. MARRIAGE: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance with a priest.
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. 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 180 George Urban Blvd. Cheektowaga, New York 14225 August 9, 2020
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NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
GOD IS PRESENT WITH US ALWAYS If we wait to be to be adrift upon a stormy sea in order to see that God is present with us, we will miss out on the grace and goodness that currently
surrounds us. God’s love is at work in us, in every sacrament; in every moment of prayer; in every gathering for worship; in every act of kindness. He is in the tiniest whisper, and the outstretched hand of another. But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, ”Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught Peter, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” Readings for the week of August 9, 2020 Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a/Ps 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/Rom 9:1-
In this Gospel, Jesus immediately stretched out his hand and caught Peter, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” Please help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul bring respite and hope to the elderly who are not able to find relief from the summer heat, and you will bring them faith and hope!
VOCATIONS
Although, we don’t know when this world will end, we do know that the end is always drawing closer. We do not have forever to answer God’s call. Can God be calling you to help share His mercy in a profound way? If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Fr. Andrew Lauricella at 847-5535.
ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Now toward the end of the summer season, the Church celebrates the most glorious “Harvest Festival” in the Communion of Saints — Mary, the supremely blessed one among women, Mary the most precious fruit which has ripened in fields of God’s kingdom, is today taken into heaven. So August 15th is the day we as Catholics have long celebrated what is called the Dormition (falling asleep) or Assumption of the Virgin Mary. This feast of the Assumption celebrates both the happy departure of Mary from this life by her natural death, and her assumption bodily into heaven.
QUEEN OF MARTYRS WEBSITE A reminder that the church has a website as a way to keep you up to date on parish happenings and ways to become involved in the parish. The site contains such features as the Mass schedules, the weekly bulletin, parish organizations such as the St. Vincent de Paul Organization, Parish Bible Study Group, and Respect Life. There is also a Religious Education section which contains the calendar of events, sacramental information and registration forms. If you have any suggestions of something that should be included on the website please contact Mike ([email protected]).
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ALL EVENTS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
...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, Rita Buziak, Catherine Cammarata, Justin Chandler, Michael Ciszewski, Mary Ann Conroy, Joseph Daily, Stephanie DiMaggio, Joseph E. Engelhaupt, Debra Finger, Kara Garlach, Gordon Gladden, June Greene, Ronald Heil, Melanie Hill, Richard Horvatis, Dorothy Hosinski, Joe Hunka, David Janiszewski, Sadie Kassim, Phyllis Kendzierski, Dorothy Kracht, Tom Kulaszewski, Pat Kupkowski, David Kusek, Ken Labenski, Rose Lesch, Mary Lidkea, Robert Lipiarz, Michelle Martin, Mark Mays, 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, Adolph J. Rakowski, 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, Daniel Zotara, II, Lorraine Zotara
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES During a time of frequent changes, you can keep up-to-date on the latest happenings at Catholic Charities on our social media channels. Follow us for important updates on programs and services, as well as information on upcoming events such as food drives and more. We can be found on Face, Twitter and now Instagram. Follow us at www.Facebook.com/ccbuffalo, www.Twitter.com/ccbuffalo and Instagram.com/catholiccharitiesbuffalo.
PICKUP PICNIC
The Church of the Annunciation Pickup Picnic will be held on Saturday, August 15th, from 11am to 3pm (or until sold out). Wendel’s BBQ chicken dinner and our “world famous” chowder will be available by drive-up only. Purchase pre-sale tickets online at www.annunciation.cc: scroll down to Online Giving; buy and print tickets in the Events section. Pre-sale orders must be picked up by 1 pm. Church of the Annunciation is located at 7580 Clinton Street in Elma.
THE 2020 CENSUS IS CRITICAL Where there are more people, there are more needs– for new schools, new roads, and services for families, older adults, and children. We must make sure that you and everyone in your community are counted in the 2020 Census. Results of this count will inform how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding are distributed for important programs and services every year for the next 10 years. The time is now. Don’t risk losing critical benefits and don’t wait to be counted! Respond today at https://2020census.gov.
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY
Notre Dame Academy will once again host a Weidner’s BBQ Chicken Drive-thru Dinner on Friday, August 28th from 12-6pm at Notre Dame Academy, 1125 Abbott Road, Buffalo. There will also be drive-thru kettle corn and cotton candy available. All proceeds benefit Catholic Education at Notre Dame Academy. No pre-sale; Visa, cash or check accepted.
The monthly 50/50 Split Club is suspended for now.
POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER TO OUR LADY
Oh Mary,
you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your
faith firm. You, Salvation of the Roman People,
know what we need, and we are sure you will provide
so that, as in Cana of Galilee, we may return to joy and feasting
after this time of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the
Father and to do as we are told by Jesus,
who has taken upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows
to lead us, through the cross, to the joy of the resurrection. Amen
Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial, but deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed
Virgin.
OUR GIFTS TO GOD
NO TOTALS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME May God continue to bless you for your
generosity!
Thank You to all who mail-in their contributions
Vigil Mass Saturday, August 8, 2020—Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary
Time 4:00 PM Frank Piskorz req. by Ronald and Rita Piskorz and
Family 6:00 PM Queen of Martyrs Parishioners Sunday, August 9, 2020—Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Franklin Stepanian req. by Family 11:00 AM Corrine Golimowski (Birthday) req. by Wayne
Golimowski and Family Diane Musial (1st Anniversary of Death) req. by
Husband Monday, August 10, 2020—Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr 7:00 AM Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day Intentions Tuesday, August 11, 2020—Saint Clare, Virgin 7:00 AM Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day Intentions Wednesday, August 12, 2020—Weekday—Saint Jane Frances
de Chantal, Religious 7:00 AM Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day Intentions Thursday, August 13, 2020—Weekday—Saints Pontian, Pope
and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs 7:00 AM Irene Kujawa req. by Daughter, Terri Friday, August 14, 2020—Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and
Martyr 7:00 AM Queen of Martyrs Parishioners Saturday, August 15, 2020—The Assumption of the Blessed
Virgin Mary (not a Holyday of Obligation this year) Vigil Mass Saturday, August 15, 2020—Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary
Time 4:00 PM Raymond, Esther and Larry Chojecki req. by Family Brownie Maciejewski req. by Janine Maciejewski Robert Zagorski (Birthday) req. by Wife, Frances 6:00 PM Robert Wagner req by. Bob and Joan Michalski Sunday, August 16, 2020—Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Luanne Gagola-Penny req. by Mr. & Mrs. Walter
Kaczor 11:00 AM 40th Wedding Anniversary of Kenneth and Claudia
