BAPTISMS: Held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM. Parents are asked to attend a baptismal preparation class prior to celebration of the sacrament. The ideal time to attend is during the pregnancy. Please call for an appointment. DEVOTIONS: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: last Tuesday of each month Noon-6:00 pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy: last Tuesday of each month at 3:00 pm Disciples of Divine Mercy : for acts of mercy contact Sue O’Dell at 683-4966 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Letters of Recommendation can be issued only to members of our parish who are registered at least three months, regularly attend Mass, and receive the sacraments. Regular use of envelopes indicates attendance at Mass. Sponsors are to be Baptized, Confirmed, and if Married, have done so in conformity with the laws of the Church. Out of town college students should receive a letter from their campus minister. People in the military should receive a letter from their Chaplain. MINISTRY FOR THOSE UNABLE TO COME TO CHURCH: Please notify the Rectory of the names of those who are sick, disabled, homebound, hospitalized, or in a nursing home. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: If you are interested in becoming a member of our parish family, we ask you to call the Rectory to arrange a reservation at our next Parish Registration meeting. Please notify the Rectory Office, if leaving the parish. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Blessed prayer shawls are available for anyone suffering from illness. Contact Bev Girdlestone at 668-3789 or the Rectory to obtain one. RESPECT LIFE: Contact Julie Prestia, 668-0544. FUNERALS: Normally scheduled for 10:00 am St. Philip the Apostle R. C. Church 950 Losson Road Cheektowaga NY 14227-2502 Pastor: Rev. David J. Borowiak Permanent Deacon: Walter N. Fudala January 21, 2018 LITURGIES: SATURDAY:....4:30 pm & 6:30 pm SUNDAY:......8:30 am, 10:30 am & Noon DAILY:...Monday, Wednesday, Friday...7:00 am Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 am VIGIL OF HOLYDAY:.......7:00 pm HOLYDAY:..7:00 am, Noon & 7:00 pm RECTORY: ....668-8370 Office hours: Monday-Friday9:00 am-Noon and 1:00 pm–4:00 pm FAX: .....668-3824 Email:[email protected]Website.....stphiliptheapostleparish.org FAITH FORMATION: ...668-3344 Office Hours: Monday ....10:00 am-5:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.................3:00-8:00 pm Friday.Closed Directors of Faith Formation Gr. 1 - 6, Sacraments of 1st Penance & 1st Eucharist. Ronald Szczerbiak Gr. 7 - 10, Sacrament of Confirmation...Sharon Pikul Email:[email protected]MUSIC MINISTRY: 668-8370 ext. 231 OUTREACH:...phone ....668-8370 ext. 220 [email protected]PARISH COUNCIL: [email protected]RCIA: phone668-8370 ext. 228 [email protected]WEDDINGS: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: .. Saturday: 3:30 pm SPECIAL BLESSING: If you are undergoing surgery, going on vacation, or purchased a new vehicle, and want a Blessing, contact Father David after weekend Mass!
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BAPTISMS: Held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month
at 1:00 PM. Parents are asked to attend a baptismal
preparation class prior to celebration of the sacrament.
The ideal time to attend is during the pregnancy.
Please call for an appointment.
DEVOTIONS:
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: last Tuesday of each month Noon-6:00 pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy: last Tuesday of each month at 3:00 pm Disciples of Divine Mercy : for acts of mercy contact Sue O’Dell at 683-4966
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Letters of
Recommendation can be issued only to members of our
parish who are registered at least three months, regularly
attend Mass, and receive the sacraments. Regular use of
envelopes indicates attendance at Mass. Sponsors are to
be Baptized, Confirmed, and if Married, have done so in
conformity with the laws of the Church. Out of town
college students should receive a letter from their campus
minister. People in the military should receive a letter from
their Chaplain.
MINISTRY FOR THOSE UNABLE TO COME TO CHURCH:
Please notify the Rectory of the names of those who are
sick, disabled, homebound, hospitalized, or in a nursing home.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP: If you are interested in becoming a member of our parish family, we ask you to call the Rectory to arrange a reservation at our next Parish Registration meeting. Please notify the Rectory Office, if leaving the parish.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Blessed prayer shawls are available for anyone suffering from illness. Contact Bev Girdlestone at 668-3789 or the Rectory to obtain one.
RESPECT LIFE: Contact Julie Prestia, 668-0544.
FUNERALS: Normally scheduled for 10:00 am
St. Philip the Apostle R. C. Church 950 Losson Road Cheektowaga NY 14227-2502
Pastor: Rev. David J. Borowiak
Permanent Deacon: Walter N. Fudala
January 21, 2018
LITURGIES:
SATURDAY:::..:.::::::::.4:30 pm & 6:30 pm SUNDAY::.::..:::::...8:30 am, 10:30 am & Noon DAILY::::::...Monday, Wednesday, Friday...7:00 am Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 am VIGIL OF HOLYDAY:..::.:::::::::....7:00 pm HOLYDAY::::::::::..7:00 am, Noon & 7:00 pm
WEDDINGS: Arrangements should be made at least six
months in advance.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: .. Saturday: 3:30 pm
SPECIAL BLESSING: If you are undergoing surgery, going on vacation, or purchased a new vehicle, and want a Blessing, contact Father David after weekend Mass!
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3rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat, Jan 20
(2 Sm 1:1-4,11-12,19,23-27; Ps 80:2-3,5-7; Mk 3:20-21)
4:30 pm Matylda Dzieciuch—Family 6:30 pm Joseph Wisniewski and Mary Feiner—
8:30 am Sandra Harper—Matt and Elizabeth Perdziak 10:30 am MaryAnn Helinski—
Sharon and Rich Tusznio and Sons 12 NOON Charlotte Millerski—Millerski Family
SANCTUARY LAMP
Will burn this week in loving memory of: Roman and Anna Dzik
Requested by Family
ROSARY BOARD
A Rosary Board is in place in the Chapel/Crying Room. This board contains FREE Rosaries and information for anyone interested in learning more about how to say the Rosary.
TODAY’S GOSPEL MEDITATION...by Don Schwager How do we enter the kingdom of God? In announcing the good news, Jesus gave two explicit things each of us must do to in order to receive the kingdom of God: repent and believe. When we submit to Christ's rule in our lives and believe the gospel message the Lord Jesus gives us the grace and power to live a new way of life as citizens of his kingdom. He gives us grace to renounce the kingdom of darkness ruled by sin and Satan, the father of lies (John 8:44) and the ruler of this present world (John 12:31). That is why repentance is the first step. Repentance means to change - to change my way of thinking, my attitude, disposition, and life choices so that Christ can be the Lord and Master of my heart rather than sin, selfishness, and greed. If we are only sorry for the con-sequences of our sins, we will very likely keep repeating the sin that is mastering us. True repentance requires a contrite heart (Psalm 51:17) and sorrow for sin and a firm resolution to avoid it in the future. The Lord Jesus gives us grace to see sin for what it really is - a rejection of his love and wis-dom for our lives and a refusal to do what is good and in accord with his will. His grace brings pardon and help for turning away from everything that would keep us from his love and truth. To believe is to take Jesus at his word and to recognize that God loved us so much that he sent his only begotten Son to free us from bondage to sin and harmful desires. God made the supreme sacrifice of his Son on the cross to bring us back to a relationship of peace and friendship with himself. He is our Father and he wants us to live as his sons and daughters. God loved us first and he invites us in love to surrender our lives to him. Do you believe that the gospel -the good news of Jesus - has power to free you from bondage to sin and fear? When Jesus preached the gospel message he called others to follow as his disciples and he gave them a mission - "to catch people for the kingdom of God." What kind of disciples did he choose? Smelly fishermen! In the choice of the first apostles we see a characteristic feature of Jesus' work: he chose very ordinary people. They were non-professionals, had no wealth or position. They were chosen from the common people who did ordinary things, had no special education, and no social advantages. Jesus wanted ordinary people who could take an assignment and do it extraordinarily well. He chose these individuals, not for what they were, but for what they would be capable of becoming under his direction and power. When the Lord calls us to serve, we must not think we have nothing to offer. The Lord takes what ordinary people, like us, can offer and uses it for greatness in his kingdom. Do you believe that God wants to work in and through you for his glory?
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WEEKLY CALENDAR
MON, Jan 22 7:00 pm: Usher’s Meeting East Wing, Msgr. Jasinski Center FRI, Jan 26 7:30 pm: Bingo—Msgr. Jasinski Center SAT, JAN 27 7:00 pm: Family Movie Night Msgr. Jasinski center
WITH SYMPATHY
As a Parish Family, we extend our sympathy to the families of:
Carol J. Calo John Szmalec
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let the Perpetual Light shine upon them.”
ENGAGED COUPLES NOTE
Wedding Music Forums are a must for engaged couples getting married at St. Philip’s. The next forum will
be held on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 8:00 PM in the
church. Prior registration is not required.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
May the peace of Christ help you bear your illness with courage.
Schlene Beckzar, David Biedron, Erica Binner, Richard Bohrer, Felicia Bosinski, Wayne Boula, Lorraine Bova, Bernice Brodka, Kim Brown, Bev and Paul Brown, Lisa Brumberger, Renee Brydalski, Genevieve Brzykcy, Nancy Bugaj, Martha Burts, John Calo, Elijah Canfield, Sharon Clabeaux, Elaine Davidow, Joanne Dingman, Shelby Does, Betty Dreyer, Martha Ferenc, Carole Fischer, Marge Fudala, Melissa Fuller-King, Mitzi Fuller, John Gawrys, David Geisler, Roseanne Getsler, Claire Gilhooly, Lisa Gortzig, Julia Haley, Amy Halter-King, Betty Harrer, Carol Henschke, Ceil Hoinski, Kathleen Holmer-Wach, Jim Jacks, Bert and Ginny Janus, Janice Justen, Joseph Kassouf, Daniel Kirst, Barbara and Joseph Kobiolka, Rosemarie Kossow, Mary Koziol, Lawrence Lanza, Frances Laudisio, Daniel Lawicki, Sr., Grace Lipczynski, Susan Loniewski, Lynn Manuella, Allison Mazur, Helen Meyer, Donna and Ron Miller, Patricia Miller, Teresa Montgomery, Gina Mormul, Bernard Mroz, Anna Mullar, Ryan Musielak, Donna Neureuther, Zachary Nosbisch, Donna Nowicki, Leonard Nowicki, Linda Osiak, Dana Papaj, Linda Pellow, Judy Poitras, Andrew Przystawski, Jason Purpura, Mary Reddington, Marie Reed, Lucy Rowland, Robert Rutkowski, Raymond Schutz, John Schwarzenholzer, Ruth Siegle, Charlaine Staniszewski, Jeffrey Staniszewski, Robert Staniszewski Sr., Robert Staniszewski Jr., Carly Stefaniak, Paul Stevens, Ronald Strozyk, Joan Stypa, Steve Swinarski, Margaret Szczesniak, Del Takacs, Karen Tangelder, Eugene Tomczyk, Rita Turkiewicz, Janice Vallon, Paul E. Vogel, Delphine Wachowiak, Hope Walczak, Mary White, Ronald White, Denise Widomski, Rosalind Win-dsor, Carolyn Wisniewski, Dolores Zakroczemski, Christine Zgoda, Judith Zielinski.
MINISTRY OF PRAISE
Are you or someone you know unable to get to Mass each week? If so, join others in our community and use your prayers at home asking God to intercede for the needs of all our people. Each month you will receive in the mail, a list of the Sunday readings and intentions. This is a ministry of prayer in our parish especially for the elderly, the shut-ins, the infirmed, and nursing home residents so that they can continue to grow in holiness. All that is asked is that you volunteer to pray and offer sacrifice for St. Philip the Apostle Parish and the Church as a whole. To register drop this form into the collection at Mass or mail to:
*New registrants are asked to attend a parish registration meeting to complete the registration.
Watch the bulletin for meeting dates.
Please drop this information into the Offertory Basket.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Busy life? Stressed out? Slow down and rest with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration held the last Tuesday of the month; hours are Noon-6:00 pm.
MOVIE NIGHT
Mark your calendars for our next Family Movie Night. Kids, bring your parents and grandparents to a night of family fun! Wear your pajamas and bring a blanket to get all cozy on the floor. Date: Saturday, January 27 Time: 7:00 PM Movie (Doors open at 6:30) Place: Msgr. Jasinski Center
FREE movie on a huge screen, popcorn and drinks! We are accepting donations of non-perishable items for our ACT program
Beauty And
The Beast
WHAT ARE EXTRA ORDINARY MINISTERS?
Canon 230, Code of Canon Law, changed in 1983, states:
“Where the needs of the Church require and ministers are not available, lay people, can exercise the ministry of the word, preside over liturgical prayers, confer baptism and distribute Holy Communion, in accordance with the provisions of the law.”
The title of Extra Ordinary Minister of Holy Communion is given to the laity, who meet specific requirements, who are authorized by the diocese to administer Holy Communion to members of the parish during celebration of the Mass. Distribution is also permitted to the sick or persons unable to attend Mass. To qualify, one must be a member of the parish in good standing and fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church. Ministers serve at the Mass of their choice and are placed on a three month schedule. Schedules are flexible and will be modified to fit one’s needs.
CAN I BE AN ALTAR SERVERS?
Formerly, only young men and seminarians could serve at the altar, until Canon 230, Code of Canon Law was changed in 1983 which provided the option to permit fe-males to serve at the altar. The term Altar Server is now widely used and accepted due to this. Some of the duties that an Altar Server may be called upon to do during Mass are:
• Entrance: May be asked to carry the processional cross and candles at the front of the entrance
procession.
• Hold the Sacramentary for the priest.
• Offertory: When the priest receives the gifts, Altar Servers assist him by carrying them.
• Preparation of the chalice: Present the cruets of water and wine for the deacon or priest to pour in the chalice.
• Lavabo: Administers the water to the priest as he ritually washes his hands.
• Recessional: At the conclusion of Mass, again the processional cross and candles may be carried.
To be an Altar Server, a student must have received First Holy Communion and be a member of St. Philip the Apostle parish. Servers are placed on a three month schedule for the Mass of their choice. Schedules can be changed as needed.
For more information on becoming an Altar Server or an Extra Ordinary Minister, contact Jim Calamita at 668-8370 x 220.
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Good Sunday Morning! Can you imagine abandoning your famly, friends, or team to follow “some guy”? You might be considered crazy! Yet the Gospel tells stories of how people did just that to follow Jesus. They just knew they had to follow him. Today, you might hear Jesus calling you in the words of Scripture, in prayer, in the voices of teachers, priests, friends, and family members who love and cheer you on. When you hear an invitation to change, do you have the courage to drop everything? What are you willing to leave behind to be a better disciple of Jesus?
In Christ’s Peace, Sharon Pikul
PARENTS: Talk to your child about the classes they attend each week. Ask them questions about what was discussed:What was the lesson about? Was there one special idea that you’d like to talk about? Share your faith experiences with your children—they will see the “hands of Christ” in action, through your example!!
Elementary Level
Sunday, Jan. 28th: Pre-K & Kdg Classes at 10:30am in the Parish Center Classrooms 2&3
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Show your support to our advertisers through whose generous support make this bulletin possible, by frequenting their businesses. If you have a business you would like to have included, contact Chris Reeves of LPI Publications at 716-863-8414.
TAX STATEMENTS
If you require a statement of contributions to St. Philip the Apostle for your 2017 tax return, please contact the Rectory at 668-8370, ext 602. We request that these statements be picked up at the Rectory, if possible. Thank you.
HAVE-A HEART MONTH
Next month, February, will be HAVE-A HEART month here at St. Philips. This year we will be collecting for “The Response To Love Center”
We will be collecting regular size
shampoo, deodorant, body wash, bar soap, mouthwash, hand and body lotion, disposable razors and shaving cream.
There will be a box in the church vestibule from February 1st to the 28th. PLEASE NO MINI OR SAMPLE SIZES
Please be as generous as you can during these hard times. Thank you.
If you have any questions, contact Kathy at 668-5393.
Walking with God in the Spiral of Your Life
will be a time to reflect and pray on God’s companionship in times of endings and beginnings. Take this opportunity at the beginning of the New Year to grow in a sense of God’s loving presence in change and transition and to discern how God is inviting you:
Thursday, January 25, 2018 1:00 t0 3:00 or
Saturday January 27, 2018 10:00 – noon
Sacred Heart Center 22 Meadowbrook Parkway Cheektowaga, NY 14206
To register or for information, please contact Sister Sheila Stone gnsh at 322-0741 or [email protected]
SCHOOL NEWS
South Buffalo Catholic School Notre Dame Academy:
• Will be adding to their early childhood program for 2018-2019. This will be a 3 year old program, more affordable than traditional day care.
• Will be holding an Open House January 30 at 1125 Abbott Road, for 3 year olds through 4th Grade from 6:00-7:30 pm.
• Will be holding an Open House January 31 at 260 O’Kell Street, for students in grades 5-8 from
6:00-7:30 pm
For additional information, call Linda Raslawsky at 824-0726.
ANNULMENT WORKSHOP
A workshop will be held on Tuesday, February 13th from 7:00-9:00 pm at the UB North Newman Center, 495 Skinnersville Road, Amherst. The session will include infor-mation on the recent changes in the annulment process and step-by-step help in getting started. For additional infor-mation, call Barbara at 633-7786 or email [email protected]. Walk-ins welcome.
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CHECK OUR PARISH WEBSITE FOR UP DATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Jan. 27th:
ST. Gabriels Holy Name Society presents a 50’s,60’s, and 70’s Dance in the parish center, 5271 Clinton Street, Elma. Music by Crash Cadillac from 8:00 pm—Midnight. Tickets are $15 pre-sale, $18 at the door. Price includes beer, wine and pop. NO BYOB. Call Ron at 668-0328 for tickets. Must be 21 or older. Jan 31st
The Charismatic Renewal of the Diocese of Buffalo will be offering a Healing Mass at 7:00 pm at St. Gabriel Church, 5271 Clinton Street, Elma. The main celebrant will be Fr. Richard DiGiulio, Director, Charismatic renew and Burning Bush House of Prayer with Fr. Walter Grabowski, Pastor.
VETERAN’S CORNER
PARISH REGISTRATION
Meetings are frequently scheduled in the Msgr. Jasinski Center to provide information to our new registrants.
As always, we are looking for current parishioners to join our Parish Registration Committee to help us welcome new parishioners to St. Philip’s.
The next registration will be February 4, 2018 at 11:30 am.
For more details, contact Nancy at 289-0704.
If you wish to become a member of St. Philip’s, please come to this registration meeting.
Operation Desert Storm, popularly known as the first Gulf War, was the successful U.S.-Allied response to Iraq’s at-tempt to overwhelm neighboring Kuwait. On August 2, 1990. Iraqi forces invade Kuwait. Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein had been making threats against Kuwait for some time, but his actual invasion caught the world by surprise. Word of the Iraqi attack reached Washington, D.C. as Iraqi forces assembled at the Saudi border. The Pentagon had plans in place to aid the Saudis, and U.S. forces went on standby for the Saudis’ request. On the morning of January 16, 1991, Allied forces be-gan the first phase of Desert Storm, also known as Desert Shield. One hundred hours after the ground campaign began, President Bush declared a cease-fire—declaring the libera-tion of Kuwait on February 27, 1991. On April 5, 1991, President Bush announced that U.S. relief supply airdrops would be made to Kurdish refugees in Turkey and northern Iraq. The U.S. transport delivered some 72,000 pounds of supplies in the first six Operation Provided Comfort mis-sions. By April 20, the construction of the first Provide Com-fort tent city began near Zakhu, Iraq. By war’s end, U.S. forces released 71,204 Iraqi prisoners to Saudi control. U.S. casualties: Army: 98 battle, 105 non-battle Navy: 6 battle, 8 non-battle Marines: 24 battle, 26 non-battle Air Force: 20 battle, 6 non-battle Resulting in 148 U.S. battle deaths, and 145 non-battle deaths including 15 women. Wounded in action:467
SAVE THE DATE SPAGHETTI DINNER FEBRUARY 25, 2018
That All May Be One
Today is Ecumenical Sunday when we celebrate what God is doing through the many ecumeni-cal movements---“that all may be one...that the world may be-lieve” (John 17:21). The movement for Christian Unity began in 1907 with the concept of an octave (8days) of prayer between the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter (January 18) and the Conversion of St. Paul ( January 25).
In 1993, the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian
Unity explicitly encouraged participation in the week of
prayer for Christian Unity. We are called to offer our prayers
this week so that God’s love through Jesus Christ may bring
peace and reconciliation to all God’s people.
THE HERD (Helping Each Other Revive Discipleship)
The HERD is a men’s group at St. Mary's in Lancaster open to all adult men. Gatherings will focus on video/literature study, and discussion. Meetings are held monthly. There will be a $20 fee for study materials. Our next meeting will be Saturday, February 3rd from 8:30 —10:30 am in St. Mary’s Elementary School, 2 St. Mary’s Hill, Lancaster. RSVP’s preferred in case of weather cancellation. Refreshments will be served. Text or phone Frank Pietrantoni at 573-6191 or at: [email protected].
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