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 May 6, 2018
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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
May 6, 2018
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For the sick in hospitals, in nursing homes, and those who are homebound especially: Tom Barrett, Noreen Bauer, Ronald Bergeron, Frederick Bloom, Tyler Jacob Borawski, Thomas Borowicz, Rita Buziak, Catherine Cammarata, Justin Chandler, Michael Ciszewski, Mary Ann Conroy, Henry Cyran, Joseph Daily, Domenica Digiacomo, 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, Robert Lipiarz, Mary Lidkea, Sandra LoVullo, John Marchitte, Michelle Martin, Erin Mildenberger, Mary Moser, Michael Muroff, Tim Nietopski, Alice Nowak, Irene Osinski, Pat Palascak, Maxine Paoletti, Rita Piskorz, 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, Daniel Zotara, II, Lorraine Zotara.
...the safety and quick return of those serving in our Armed Forces, our parishioners and loved ones: Kevin Ardonetto, 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.
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
FOLLOWING THE COMMANDS OF THE LORD BRINGS LIFE
AND JOY
The Lord’s commands are not restricting or limiting, but rather are the way to our fulfillment in this life and the next. We can love and be loved by our creator by following his commandments.
"If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy might be complete." - Jn 15:10-11
Readings for the Week of May 6, 2018 Sunday: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [cf. 2b]/1 Jn 4:7-10 or 1 Jn 4:11-16/Jn 15:9-17 or Jn 17:11b-19 Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/Jn15:26--16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [7c]/Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22--18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14/Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 18:1-8/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [cf. 2b]/Jn 16:16- 20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18/Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a]/Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10 [8a]/Jn 16:23b-28 Next Sunday: Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/Mk 16:15-20
ASCENSION OF THE LORD Holy Day of Obligation Mass Schedule
Thursday, May 10th, is the Ascension of the Lord and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be held as follows:
Wednesday, May 9th: 4:00 PM Vigil Mass Thursday, May 10th: 7:00 AM, Noon and 6:00 PM
CONGRATULATIONS FIRST EUCHARIST CLASS OF 2018
Children will receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist at
the 6:00 pm Mass on Saturday, May 5th. Congratulations to the children who worked so
diligently in preparation for this Sacrament.
Christian Anthony Brancato Cheyenne Rose Clark Ricardo A. Garcia Layla Jane Grisanti
Joseph Michael Gugino Addison Taylor Heater Aurelio Francis Lugo
Roman James Santarini Tyler Jacob Shanor
Patrick Thomas Stone Ellie Taylor Zwolinkiewicz
ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY
In the Gospel today, Jesus says to us, “This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you...You are my friends if you do what I command you.” By your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul you fulfill the commandment to love one another as Jesus has loved you.
VOCATIONS
Faithful discipleship of Christ has tremendous rewards both in this life and in eternal life. How is Christ calling you to inspire discipleship among His children? If God is calling you to a Church vocation call Fr. Andrew Lauricella at 716-847-5535.
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES
May is the month of Mary, the blessed mother of our Lord. Like Mary, we too can answer the call of
accepting and loving a child. Catholic Charities works closely with birth families to provide a safe place for children, especially sibling groups, to stay and receive care when they cannot receive it at their own home. While often temporary, some children must be relocated permanently. Our Foster Care program allows for children to receive nurturing care from loving families. Interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent? Our next informational meetings will be held at 525 Washington St., Buffalo NY on May 8th from 10-11:30 am and 6-7:30 pm; attend either one. To register for the informational meeting or to learn more, call 716-856-4494 ext 360 or email [email protected]. “Love your neighbor.” Gal. 5:14. Appeal 2018 is still ongoing. Donate at www.ccwny.org/donation.
BUDDY POPPY TIME
The month of May has been deemed Buddy Poppy time and, as in the past we ask for your help with this event. The funds from these poppies is used by the VFW for its members, disabled Veterans, our National Home foundation for the needy children, Widows and Children, veterans in need and fallen veterans. Poppies will be distributed and donations collected after church services on May 26th and 27th, 2018.
MEGA MEAT RAFFLE St. Mary of the Assumption 2018 Mega Meat Raffle Features $25,000 Grand Prize Tickets are now available for the third annual Mega Raffle to benefit St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Lancaster, and St. Mary’s Elementary School. Grand Prize is $25,000, with nine additional cash prizes also being awarded. A total of only 650 tickets are being sold, at a cost of $100.00 each, so chances of winning a cash prize are 10 in 650. By purchasing a Mega Raffle ticket, participants are entered into a drawing to win the Grand Prize or: one $1,000 prize; one of two $500 prizes; one of two $250 prizes, or one of four $150 prizes. Ticket number preferences are available on a first-come-first–serve basis. A live drawing event will be held on Friday, June 1st at St. Mary’s Elementary School 2 St. Mary’s Hill, Lancaster. The Mega Raffle ticket price includes admission for two people to the event, as well as two drinks. The event will feature music, and pizza and soft drinks will be provided. Additional beer and wine will be available for purchase. Prize recipients need not be present to win. For more information or to purchase a Mega Raffle ticket, call 717-253-7880 or email [email protected]
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. Take outs are welcome. For more information, call 896-3346. Please join us and support the Veterans in Cheektowaga!
A PRAYER FOR HEALING IN THE CHURCH
Holy Spirit, comforter, advocate, and guide, Inspire a new springtime of holiness and apostolic zeal for
the Church.
May our sorrow and our tears, Our sincere effort to redress past wrongs,
And our firm purpose of amendment bear an abundant harvest of grace
For the deepening of faith In our families, parishes, schools, and communities,
For the spiritual progress of society, And the growth of charity, justice, joy and Peace within the whole human family.
To you, Holy Trinity,
Confident in the loving protection of Mary And all the saints,
Do we entrust ourselves, our children, And the needs of the Church in the world.
Amen
(Adapted from Pope Benedict XVI’s Pastoral Letter to Catholics of Ireland, March 19,2010)
OUR GIFTS TO GOD
April 29, 2018
Sunday Collection $ 6658.42
Catholic Home Missions $ 1208.20
May God continue to bless you for your generosity!
Vigil Mass Saturday, May 5, 2018—Sixth Sunday of Easter 4:00 PM Philomena Osika req. by Family Frank Wisniewski req. by Wife 6:00 PM Jane Maciejewski req. by Family and Friends Sunday, May 6, 2018—Sixth Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM Jean Skalski req. by Maciejewski, Okon, and Wass
Families Dolores Ziemianski req. by Husband 11:00 AM Dorothy Jankowiak req. by Michelle Fanara Monday, May 7, 2018—Easter Weekday 7:00 AM Gertrude Brzoskowski (10th Anniversary of Death)
req. by Gerald Brzoskowski Heddy Haas req. by Ray Haas Tuesday, May 8, 2018—Easter Weekday 7:00 AM Mothers Day Intentions Wednesday, May 9, 2018—Easter Weekday 7:00 AM John Goralski req. by Children and Grandchildren Vigil Mass Wednesday, May 9, 2018—The Ascension of the Lord 4:00 PM Helen Sacha (Estate) Thursday, May 10, 2018—The Ascension of the Lord 7:00 AM Mother’s Day Intentions Noon Genevieve M. and John J. Bak (Estate) 6:00 PM James McMahon req. by Wegmans Friday, May 11, 2018—Easter Weekday 7:00 AM Mr. and Mrs. Eric Damasiewicz (5th Wedding
Anniversary) req. by Family Saturday, May 12, 2018—Easter Weekday 7:00 AM Scripture Reading/Communion Service Vigil Mass Saturday, May 12, 2018—Seventh Sunday of Easter 4:00 PM Stella Gajewski req. by Daughter Thaddeus Wojcik (4th Anniversary of Death) req. by
Wife 6:00 PM Wagner and Wrona Families req. by Dennis and
Carolyn Wagner Sunday, May 13, 2018—Seventh Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM Alice and Ray Siepielski req. by Corigliano Family Helen Zgoda req. by Family of Helen Zgoda 11:00 AM Paner Family req. by Paner Family
Please pray for those who have died, especially:
MaryAnn Bauer
Mary Pistorio
Angeline Stefaniak
Ronald Wagner
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