Second Sunday of Lent

Feb 26, 2013 | This Week

February 24 – March, 2013

Baldachino and Tabernacle Altar (background) and Altar of Sacrifice (foreground), Blessed Trinity Church. Lenten 2013 altar artwork by Todd Treat, T2 Printing;
photo credit: Margaret Dick.

Lenten Weekday Mass Schedule February 26 – March 27 Tuesday – Friday at 11:00 a.m. in Daily Mass Chapel

 

Lenten ProgramWednesday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. “Praying God’s Opening Message: Genesis 1:1” Presented by Norm McLaughlin RCIA Team & Social Justice Committee, St. Joseph University Church (preceded by simple soup supper in St. Charles Hall, 5:30-6:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. “Jesus’ Entry Into Jerusalem: Starting Our Holy Week” Presented by Norm McLaughlin RCIA Team & Social Justice Committee, St. Joseph University Church (preceded by simple soup supper in St. Charles Hall, 5:30-6:30 p.m.)

Monday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. in Church Lenten Journey Mass at Blessed Trinity (followed by refreshments in St. Charles Hall)

Wednesday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m. in Church (preceded by pizza supper in St. Charles Hall, 5:30-6:30 p.m.)

Lenten Journey Masses at Central Buffalo Vicariate Parishes Mondays at 7:00 p.m., followed by refreshments

Monday, March 4 at St. Lawrence, 1520 E. Delavan Avenue
Monday, March 11 at Blessed Trinity, 317 Leroy Avenue
Monday, March 18 at Nativity/Miguel Middle School, St. Augustine Campus, 21 Davidson Street
Monday, March 25 at St. Katharine Drexel, 135 N. Odgen Street – Penance Service (no Mass)

Lenten Penance Services

Tuesday, March 12 at St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main Street
Monday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m., St. Katharine Drexel, 135 N. Odgen Street

Weekly Activities

Monday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Lenten Journey Mass at Ss. Columba-Brigid, 75 Hickory Street.

Tuesday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. ~ Choir Rehearsal in St. Charles Hall.

Wednesday, February 27 from 5:30-6:30 ~ Soup Supper in St. Charles Hall.

Wednesday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Charles Hall ~ “Praying God’s Opening Message: Genesis 1:1,” presented by Norm McLaughlin.

Thursday, February 28 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

Saturday, March 2 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

     We now have: Red, White & Blue; carry over Bonus Ball; and a progressive Share-the-Wealth!

Sunday, March 3 following 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ “Generations of Faith” – intergenerational education program in St. Charles Hall.

Monday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Lenten Journey Mass at St. Lawrence, 1520 E. Delavan Avenue.

Mass Intentions

Sunday, February 24 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Kristian Woods (Gallisdorfer Family) and Anthony and Lillian Hartmann (Hartmann Family)

Monday, February 25 ~ Communion Service at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, February 26 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Eugene Prystawski (Wife and Family)

Wednesday, February 27 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Virginia Saxer (Estate)

Thursday, February 28 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Winifred Enright (Estate)

Friday, March 1 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Deceased Members of St. Gerard Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)

Saturday, March 2 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Beatrice Braun (Cynthia Braun)

Sunday, March 3 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Jack Revene (Bob and Mary Kresse) and Homer Dick, Sr. (Family)

News from our Parish Community

Wanted: Soup-er Chefs ~ We’re still looking for a few more “specials” on the Soup Super menu boards for February 27 and March 6. If you can help by contributing soup or cookies, please sign the board or contact Amy Johnson. Thanks to all who have volunteered already.

Charitable Contributions ~ If you need a 2012 Statement of Contributions for income tax purposes, please contact Roy Laciura at the rectory, 716-833-0301.

Catholic Charities ~ In its second year, Catholic Charities “Get Real. Give Hope. Challenge” is a way to connect with us and learn more about us on social media and through the act of giving during March. You can join in on the fun through Facebook for a chance to win prizes and spread the mission of Catholic Charities by giving hope in your own way. Visit http://www.facebook.com/ccbuffalo to learn more and register today. Protect. Strengthen. Empower. Please give to the 2013 Catholic Charities Appeal. Find out more at http://www.ccwny.org or call (716) 218-1400.

Extra Word Copies ~ We have extra copies of the Lenten issues of The Word. Please feel free to take copies for family/friends. They are in the ushers’ pew at the middle of the church.

A Message from Family Promise ~ Ss. Columba-Brigid wants to thank all the volunteers that cooked and visited with our guests from Family Promise.  We logged 261 volunteer hours!!  Our next Hosting week will be Friday, March 22 through March 28.  If you have any questions, feel free to call Paula Hunt at 348-0154 or email to paulahunt57 [at] verizon [dot] net.

The Helping Hands Food Pantry has been experiencing chronic shortages of cereal (store brands welcome). Their supply of cereal is usually gone by the end of the first week after the monthly food delivery from the Food Bank. They also are in need of any kind of canned vegetables, juice or canned soup, as well as flour or sugar and baking supplies. Many younger people and grandparents are asking for baby supplies, such as diapers and formula. You should also know that the food pantry now has used clothing that is clean and folded according to size for men, women, boys, girls and infants. They are in greatest need of clothing for men and infants. All clothing is donated and must be cleaned upon acceptance.

News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community

Pro-Life Stations of the Cross ~ Join us in Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 158 Laverack Ave. Lancaster, NY on Friday, March 1, at 7:00 p.m. to pray for an end to abortion, for respect for the elderly, the sick, the imprisoned, the poor, and for healing for the depressed and helpless among us. All are welcome! Questions? Call 683-6522.

Lenten Taize Prayer Service at St. Timothy R.C. Church, 565 East Park Drive, Tonawanda on Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m. A Taize Prayer Service features music, song, meditation, scripture readings and prayers and is a beautiful, inspiring way to spend an evening with Jesus and our Christian brothers and sisters and to experience the spirituality and beauty of Taize as we prepare for our Lord’s Passion, Death and Resurrection. There will be time for fellowship after the service. For more information contact Music Director, Sandy at 875-9430.

St. Joseph’s Day Table ~ The Sisters of St. Joseph give thanks on Sunday, March 10, from 12 noon – 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Peach Church, 10950 Main St., Clarence, NY. We hope you will share this wonderful tradition with the Sisters. Donations received will go to food pantries at Clarence Presbyterian Church, St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish, Ss. Columba-Brigid Parish, and Vive.

Buffalo Choral Arts Society (120-voice community chorus) presents “Sacred & Serene,” an eclectic blend of choral works spanning the centuries, setting the tone for an afternoon of reflective music at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 4125 Union Rd (corner Genesee St.), Cheektowaga, NY. For more information call: 812-1541 or visit http://www.BuffaloChoralArts.org.

Bible Study – Ss. Columba-Brigid ~ Tuesday night Bible Study has returned at Ss. Columba-Brigid. The weekly readings from Luke’s gospel will take us on the journey to Jerusalem and teach us to walk in his ways. Come out. Bring a friend. Come any week you can and don’t worry about weeks you can’t be with us. We’ll be here and you’ll always be welcome; Tuesdays during Lent, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Morning Prayer will be celebrated in St. Lawrence Church during Lent. We will start at 8:10 a.m. on Ash Wednesday and continue Monday through Friday during Lent. Our weekday Mass follows at 8:30 am. Please consider joining us to experience the Daily Prayer of the Church.  Questions? Call Luke Dyer at 308-6302.

Lenten Bible Study ~ The Church in the Modern World is the current topic of a luncheon Bible Study at St. Lawrence Church, each Thursday at 1:00 p.m.  Please consider joining us for Lent as we review church teachings and Scripture for lessons in how to live and act in the world today. We gather in the Franciscan Guest House dining room on the St. Lawrence Campus behind the church and school buildings for a simple meal, reading and discussion.  Questions? Call Luke Dyer at 308-6302.

Lenten Series: “From Exodus to Easter” ~ The Catholic Biblical Studies Program will offer a Lenten series at 2 locations beginning in February. This program will take a “slow walk” through the Book of Exodus to realize what is beneath the surface of this foundational story. This FREE 5-week Lenten Series will be held at the following locations:  Wednesday evenings at St. John Vianney Church, 2950 Southwestern Blvd. Orchard Park, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with Mass, followed by a soup supper, then the talk. Feb. 27, March 6, 13. Friday mornings from 10:30 – 11:45 at the Newman Center, 495 Skinnersville Rd., Amherst. March 1, 8, 22. If you would like to enrich your Lenten experience, please consider attending this series. Call St. John Vianney Parish at 716-674-9133 or the Newman Center at 716-636-7495.

Volunteer opportunities are available at a homeless shelter in Buffalo for individuals, couples, or groups to carry out the Corporal Works of Mercy. Little Portion Friary, 1305 Main Street, provides training and has several shifts available: check residents in and out, answer telephone, maintain log, respond to residents’ requests for clothes and personal belongings, help prepare breakfast, help with household chores such as laundry and light housekeeping. Substitute volunteers are also needed. Required: good decision making, organizational skills, at least 18 years old. Contact Ed at 875-9629 or Ann at 863-6694.

First Sunday of Lent

Feb 17, 2013 | This Week

February 17 – February 24, 2013

Baldachino and Tabernacle Altar (background) and Altar of Sacrifice (foreground), Blessed Trinity Church. Lenten 2013 altar artwork by Todd Treat, T2 Printing; photo credit: Margaret Dick.

Weekly Activities

Tuesday, February 19 at 7:30 p.m. ~ Choir Rehearsal in St. Charles Hall.

Wednesday, February 20 from 5:30-6:30 ~ Pizza Supper in St. Charles Hall.

Wednesday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. in church ~ Prayer Around the Cross.

Wednesday, February 20 following Prayer Around the Cross ~ Parish Council Meeting in St. Charles Hall.

Thursday, February 21 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

     We now have: Red, White & Blue; carry over Bonus Ball; and a progressive Share-the-Wealth!

Mass Intentions

Sunday, February 17 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Bob Hamsik (Requested by Angela Jost) and Julia Roberts (Requested by Bob and Mary Kresse)

Monday, February 18 ~ Communion Service at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, February 19 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Loretta Saxer (Estate)

Wednesday, February 20 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Anna Snyder (Estate)

Wednesday, February 20 ~ Prayer Around the Cross at 7 p.m.

Thursday, February 21 ~ St. Peter Damian ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Bernard H. Fix and Ruth R. Fix (Estate)

Friday, February 22 ~ The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Deceased Members of Blessed Trinity Parish (The Parish)

Saturday, February 23 ~ St. Polycarp ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Gerald W. Vaillancourt (Gayle and Jim Eagan)

Sunday, February 24 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Kristian Woods (Gallisdorfer Family) and Anthony and Lillian Hartmann (Hartmann Family)

News from our Parish Community

The Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, February 20, in St. Charles Hall following Prayer Around the Cross at 7 p.m. (in church).

Sodality General Meeting ~ Our Ladies Sodality will hold its next general membership meeting in St. Charles Hall on Sunday, February 24, immediately following the 10 o’clock Mass. All women of the parish are welcome.

Congratulations to Sister Peggy Gallagher, Fran Cahill and Roberta Evans, the winners of The Ladies Sodality’s February 10 Mardi Gras raffle. The Sodality is grateful to all who supported this fundraising effort through the sale and purchase of tickets, and everyone who baked or purchased baked goods. The proceeds of nearly $1300 will directly benefit the parish. We are especially appreciative of the generosity of Bill Warren and Hertel Parker Liquor who donated the “cheer,” and an anonymous donor who purchased the grocery store gift cards.

Two Soup Suppers … Two Pizza Suppers… Will they be on your Lenten schedule? We invite you to prepare and share with us your favorite soup and/or cookies/bar cookies. Please indicate your contribution as soon as possible on the sign-up board near the piano. Enjoy Soup Suppers on Wednesdays, February 27 and March 6. Our first Pizza Supper will be Wednesday, February 20. Many thanks to Amy Johnson who has offered to coordinate our Soup Suppers!

Charitable Contributions ~ If you need a 2012 Statement of Contributions for income tax purposes, please contact Roy Laciura at the rectory, 716-833-0301.

Catholic Charities ~ In its second year, Catholic Charities “Get Real. Give Hope. Challenge” is a way to connect with us and learn more about us on social media and through the act of giving during March. You can join in on the fun through Facebook for a chance to win prizes and spread the mission of Catholic Charities by giving hope in your own way. Visit http://www.facebook.com/ccbuffalo to learn more and register today. Protect. Strengthen. Empower. Please give to the 2013 Catholic Charities Appeal. Find out more at http://www.ccwny.org or call (716) 218-1400.

Extra Word Copies ~ We have extra copies of the Lenten issues of The Word. Please feel free to take copies for family/friends. They are in the ushers’ pew at the middle of the church.

A Message from Family Promise ~ Ss. Columba-Brigid wants to thank all the volunteers that cooked and visited with our guests from Family Promise.  We logged 261 volunteer hours!!  Our next Hosting week will be Friday, March 22 through March 28.  If you have any questions, feel free to call Paula Hunt at 348-0154 or email to paulahunt57 [at] verizon [dot] net.

The Helping Hands Food Pantry has been experiencing chronic shortages of cereal (store brands welcome). Their supply of cereal is usually gone by the end of the first week after the monthly food delivery from the Food Bank. They also are in need of any kind of canned vegetables, juice or canned soup, as well as flour or sugar and baking supplies. Many younger people and grandparents are asking for baby supplies, such as diapers and formula. You should also know that the food pantry now has used clothing that is clean and folded according to size for men, women, boys, girls and infants. They are in greatest need of clothing for men and infants. All clothing is donated and must be cleaned upon acceptance.

News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community

Bible Study – Ss. Columba-Brigid ~ Tuesday night Bible Study has returned at Ss. Columba-Brigid. The weekly readings from Luke’s gospel will take us on the journey to Jerusalem and teach us to walk in his ways. Come out. Bring a friend. Come any week you can and don’t worry about weeks you can’t be with us. We’ll be here and you’ll always be welcome; Tuesdays during Lent, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Orchid Show ~ If you are looking for a breath of spring, why not visit the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society’s spring show at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 S. Park Avenue (near Ridge Rd.), Buffalo 14218. The show runs Saturday, February 23, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, February 24, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Morning Prayer will be celebrated in St. Lawrence Church during Lent. We will start at 8:10 a.m. on Ash Wednesday and continue Monday through Friday during Lent. Our weekday Mass follows at 8:30 am. Please consider joining us to experience the Daily Prayer of the Church.  Questions? Call Luke Dyer at 308-6302.

Lenten Bible Study ~ The Church in the Modern World is the current topic of a luncheon Bible Study at St. Lawrence Church, each Thursday at 1:00 p.m.  Please consider joining us for Lent as we review church teachings and Scripture for lessons in how to live and act in the world today. We gather in the Franciscan Guest House dining room on the St. Lawrence Campus behind the church and school buildings for a simple meal, reading and discussion.  Questions? Call Luke Dyer at 308-6302.

Lenten Series: “From Exodus to Easter” ~ The Catholic Biblical Studies Program will offer a Lenten series at 2 locations beginning in February. This program will take a “slow walk” through the Book of Exodus to realize what is beneath the surface of this foundational story. This FREE 5-week Lenten Series will be held at the following locations:  Wednesday evenings at St. John Vianney Church, 2950 Southwestern Blvd. Orchard Park, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with Mass, followed by a soup supper, then the talk. Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13. Friday mornings from 10:30 – 11:45 at the Newman Center, 495 Skinnersville Rd., Amherst. Feb. 22, March 1, 8, 22. If you would like to enrich your Lenten experience, please consider attending this series. Call St. John Vianney Parish at 716-674-9133 or the Newman Center at 716-636-7495.

A Lenten Fish Fry will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Blessed Mother Teresa Parish, 496 Terrace Blvd., Depew. The dinner is prepared by BW’s Barbeque and includes: battered fish, French fries, macaroni salad, cole slaw, rye bread/butter, tartar sauce, beverage and dessert. Tickets are: Adults $9 (presale) and $10 (at the door) and Children 12 & under $6 (presale) and $7 (at the door). For tickets, please contact Evelyn at 479-2089 or Mary at 668-5118. Thank you for your support of this event.

Lenten Taize Prayer Service at St. Timothy R.C. Church, 565 East Park Drive, Tonawanda on Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m. A Taize Prayer Service features music, song, meditation, scripture readings and prayers and is a beautiful, inspiring way to spend an evening with Jesus and our Christian brothers and sisters and to experience the spirituality and beauty of Taize as we prepare for our Lord’s Passion, Death and Resurrection. There will be time for fellowship after the service. For more information contact Music Director, Sandy at 875-9430.

Buffalo Choral Arts Society (120-voice community chorus) presents “Sacred & Serene,” an eclectic blend of choral works spanning the centuries, setting the tone for an afternoon of reflective music at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 4125 Union Rd (corner Genesee St.), Cheektowaga, NY. For more information call: 812-1541 or visit http://www.BuffaloChoralArts.org.

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feb 11, 2013 | This Week

February 10 – February 17, 2013

Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, February 11. The painting on the wall behind the Altar of the Blessed Virgin to the left of the Sanctuary at Blessed Trinity is of the Virgin Mary “seen fulfilling the prophecy of Genesis (3:15), with the serpent under her feet.” The figure to the left of Mary is “St. Bernadette Soubirous (1844-1879), to whom Our Lady appeared at Lourdes, France in 1858…. The message of Lourdes was really an invitation to trust in the power of prayer regardless of how desperate the situation is, to have great concern for the sick, and to sincerely trust in the concern of Mary for the followers of her son.”
(Rev. Walter Kern’s Guidebook to Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church, page 44). Photo Credit: Margaret Dick

Weekly Activities

Sunday, February 10 following 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Sodality Raffle, Coffee Hour and Bake Sale in St. Charles Hall.

Tuesday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m. ~ Choir Rehearsal in St. Charles Hall.

Thursday, February 14 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

     We now have: Red, White & Blue; carry over Bonus Ball; and a progressive Share-the-Wealth!

Mass Intentions

Sunday, February 10 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Sylvia Griffin (Requested by Pauline Rollek) and Frank Gaglione (Requested by Bob and Mary Kresse)

Monday, February 11 ~  Our Lady of Lourdes ~ Communion Service at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, February 12 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – James Condon (Estate of Mary Condon)

Wednesday, February 13 ~ Ash Wednesday ~ Mass at 12 noon – Anna Snyder (Estate)

Wednesday, February 13 ~ Ash Wednesday ~ Mass at 6 p.m. – Irene Rambus (Family)

Thursday, February 14 ~ Sts. Cyril and Methodius ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Julia Roberts (Delmonte Family)

Friday, February 15 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Helene Lesage Almeras (Angela Jost)

Saturday, February 16 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Pauline Viola (Joe Viola) and Rita E. Curtin (Curtin Family)

Sunday, February 17 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Bob Hamsik (Angela Jost) and Julia Roberts (Bob and Mary Kresse)

News from our Parish Community

Congratulations to Sister Peggy Gallagher, Fran Cahill and Roberta Evans, the winners of The Ladies Sodality’s February 10 Mardi Gras raffle. The Sodality also extends a heartfelt “thank you” to everyone who supported their bake sale and raffle. The proceeds of just under $1,300 will directly benefit the parish.

Two Soup Suppers … Two Pizza Suppers… Will they be on your Lenten schedule? We invite you to prepare and share with us your favorite soup and/or cookies/bar cookies. Please indicate your contribution as soon as possible on the sign-up board near the piano. Enjoy Soup Suppers on Wednesdays, February 27 and March 6. Our first Pizza Supper will be Wednesday, February 20. Many thanks to Amy Johnson who has offered to coordinate our Soup Suppers!

Sodality General Meeting ~ Our Ladies Sodality will hold its next general membership meeting in St. Charles Hall on Sunday, February 24, immediately following the 10 o’clock Mass.

Charitable Contributions ~ If you need a 2012 Statement of Contributions for income tax purposes, please contact Roy Laciura at the rectory, 716-833-0301.

Catholic Charities Appeal ~ Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and commemorates the start of a period of preparation for Jesus’ coming on Easter Sunday. As you start your own Lenten Journey this week, remember the selfless sacrifices of Jesus. Remember your neighbors in need and give as generously as you can to Catholic Charities’ 2013 Appeal, benefiting tens of thousands in Western New York. Protect. Strengthen. Empower. Please give to the 2013 Catholic Charities Appeal. Find out more at ccwny.org, facebook.com/ccbuffalo and twitter.com/ccbuffalo, or call (716) 218-1400.

Extra Word Copies ~ We have extra copies of the Lenten issues of The Word. Please feel free to take copies for family/friends. They are in the ushers’ pew at the middle of the church.

A Message from Family Promise ~ Ss. Columba-Brigid wants to thank all the volunteers that cooked and visited with our guests from Family Promise.  We logged 261 volunteer hours!!  Our next Hosting week will be Friday, March 22 through March 28.  If you have any questions, feel free to call Paula Hunt at 348-0154 or email to paulahunt57 [at] verizon [dot] net.

The Helping Hands Food Pantry has been experiencing chronic shortages of cereal (store brands welcome). Their supply of cereal is usually gone by the end of the first week after the monthly food delivery from the Food Bank. They also are in need of any kind of canned vegetables, juice or canned soup, as well as flour or sugar and baking supplies. Many younger people and grandparents are asking for baby supplies, such as diapers and formula. You should also know that the food pantry now has used clothing that is clean and folded according to size for men, women, boys, girls and infants. They are in greatest need of clothing for men and infants. All clothing is donated and must be cleaned upon acceptance.

News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community

Bible Study – Ss. Columba-Brigid ~ Hippity hoppity, Easter’s on its way! It’s time for us to get back to Tuesday night. Ash Wednesday is Feb. 13; the season of Lent is coming. The weekly readings from Luke’s gospel will take us on the journey to Jerusalem and teach us to walk in his ways. Come out. Bring a friend. Come any week you can and don’t worry about weeks you can’t be with us. We’ll be here and you’ll always be welcome. So, we’ll return on Mardi Gras, “Fat Tuesday,” February 12, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Morning Prayer will be celebrated in St. Lawrence Church during Lent. We will start at 8:10 am on Ash Wednesday and continue Monday through Friday during Lent. Our weekday Mass follows at 8:30 am. Please consider joining us to experience the Daily Prayer of the Church.  Questions? Call Luke Dyer at 308-6302.

Queen of Heaven Parish will host a B & W Fish Fry on Ash Wednesday, February 13, 2013 from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the parish center at Seneca Street and Mill Road, West Seneca. Fish and Shrimp dinner $9; ½ Fish Dinner $7. Meals include: macaroni salad, cole slaw, French fries, beverage and dessert. Take outs available!

Lenten Bible Study ~ The Church in the Modern World is the current topic of a luncheon Bible Study at St. Lawrence Church, each Thursday at 1:00 p.m.  Please consider joining us for Lent as we review church teachings and Scripture for lessons in how to live and act in the world today. We gather in the Franciscan Guest House dining room on the St. Lawrence Campus behind the church and school buildings for a simple meal, reading and discussion.  Questions? Call Luke Dyer at 308-6302.

Mount St. Mary Academy offers Winter Writing Workshop ~ Fifth, sixth and seventh grade girls are invited to a fun, three-day workshop to write, read, learn and share their stories with other girls who LOVE writing! The workshop will be held February 20-22 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Students will participate in sessions on short stories, journalism and poetry taught by local poet, Ken Feltges and journalist, Tim O’Shei. To register, please contact Katie Brick, Admissions Coordinator, at 716-877-1358, ext.413. There is a $15 registration fee and a writing sample will be required prior to Wednesday February 13. Placement is limited so call today!

Lenten Series: “From Exodus to Easter” ~ The Catholic Biblical Studies Program will offer a Lenten series at 2 locations beginning in February. This program will take a “slow walk” through the Book of Exodus to realize what is beneath the surface of this foundational story. This FREE 5-week Lenten Series will be held at the following locations:  Wednesday evenings at St. John Vianney Church, 2950 Southwestern Blvd. Orchard Park, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with Mass, followed by a soup supper, then the talk. Feb. 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13. Friday mornings from 10:30 – 11:45 at the Newman Center, 495 Skinnersville Rd., Amherst. Feb. 15, 22, March 1, 8, 22. If you would like to enrich your Lenten experience, please consider attending this series. Call St. John Vianney Parish at 716-674-9133 or the Newman Center at 716-636-7495.

A Lenten Fish Fry will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Blessed Mother Teresa Parish, 496 Terrace Blvd., Depew. The dinner is prepared by BW’s Barbeque and includes: battered fish, French fries, macaroni salad, cole slaw, rye bread/butter, tartar sauce, beverage and dessert. Tickets are: Adults $9 (presale) and $10 (at the door) and Children 12 & under $6 (presale) and $7 (at the door). For tickets, please contact Evelyn at 479-2089 or Mary at 668-5118. Thank you for your support of this event.

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feb 3, 2013 | This Week

February 3 – February 10, 2013

Terra cotta ornamentation in the right (west) transept Shrine Area. The “Globe surmounted by a Cross, Olive Branch and Lily…are used as symbols of Christ’s life on earth.” Rev. Walter Kern’s Guidebook to Blessed Trinity R.C. Church, page 27. Photo credit: Margaret Dick.

Sunday, February 3 following 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Generations of Faith program in St Charles Hall.

Tuesday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m. ~ Choir Rehearsals resume in St. Charles Hall.

Thursday, February 7 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

     We now have: Red, White & Blue; carry over Bonus Ball; and a progressive Share-the-Wealth!

Sunday, February 10 following 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Sodality Raffle, Coffee Hour and Bake Sale in St. Charles Hall.

Sunday, February 3 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Sue Cahill (Requested by Judy Casassa) and Frances Pernick (Requested by Duffy Family)

Monday, February 4 ~  Communion Service at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, February 5 ~ St. Agatha ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Anna Snyder (Estate)

Wednesday, February 6 ~ St. Paul Miki and Companions ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Bernard H. Fix and Ruth R. Fix (Estate)

Thursday, February 7 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Deceased Members of Blessed Trinity Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)

Friday, February 8 ~ St. Josephine Bakhita ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Winifred Enright (Estate)

Saturday, February 9 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Irene Rambus (Family)

Sunday, February 10 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Sylvia Griffin (Pauline Rollek) and Frank Gaglione (Bob and Mary Kresse)

News from our Parish Community

Generations of Faith ~ Session 4 of the 2012-13 Generations of Faith Program, “Celebrating the Sacraments,” will take place on Sunday, February 3, following the 10 o’clock Mass. Our focus for February is “Viaticum”: Provisions for the Journey, from Exteme Unction to Anointing of the Sick.

February Concert Rescheduled ~ Due to illness, the extremely talented Chorus of the Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts will be unable to perform their much-anticipated concert at Blessed Trinity Church on Sunday, February 3, 2013. We hope that all these fine performers will be well for a re-scheduled concert at 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 2, 2013. For more information on our Trinity Concert Series of “beautiful music in a beautiful space,” click HERE.

Memorial Mass ~ You are invited to a Memorial Mass celebrated for Sister Margaret Dougherty, D.C., in the chapel at Sisters Hospital at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 4. Sister Margaret, who died in Albany last month, was for many years the Director of the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program at Sisters Hospital.

Sodality Bake Sale ~ The Sodality is planning a bake sale on Sunday, February 10, in conjunction with the spring raffle and Mardi gras coffee hour. We are looking for all types of baked goods, so your specialty will be gratefully received. Please drop your donation off at St. Charles Hall on February 10 beginning at 9:30 a.m. – but before you go to Mass. Because everything will have to be priced and arranged in a short time, please label your item; for example, “cranberry-nut bread,” and include a suggested sale price. Any questions? Contact President Vera Andrew.

Spring Raffle ~ By now you should have received your tickets for the Ladies Sodality February 10, 2013 raffle. The first prize is a Basket of Cheer, courtesy of Bill Warren and Hertel Park Liquor. There are two second prizes: $50 gift cards for Wegmans and Dash’s. Tickets for the raffle are $1 each or 6 for $5. The raffle will take place at a special Mardi Gras-themed coffee hour hosted by the Sodality on Sunday, February 10, following the 10 o’clock Mass. Additional chances are available at church or by calling the rectory at 716-833-0301.

Charitable Contributions ~ If you need a 2012 Statement of Contributions for income tax purposes, please contact Roy Laciura at the rectory, 716-833-0301.

Catholic Charities Appeal ~ Protect, Strengthen, Empower. Please Give to the 2013 Catholic Charities Appeal. Last year, thanks to the generous support of donors throughout the Western New York community, Catholic Charities of Buffalo was able to positively impact the lives of children, families and seniors across the region with everything from basic needs like food, clothing and shelter, to mental health counseling or education services. Bishop Richard J. Malone has announced this year’s goal of $10.7 million. The patron of the 2013 Appeal, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, inspires us to be as committed in our own time and community as he was in nineteenthcentury France. We look forward to working with you now through Appeal Week or until our goal is reached. Find out more at ccwny.org, facebook.com/ccbuffalo and twitter.com/ccbuffalo.

The Helping Hands Food Pantry has been experiencing chronic shortages of cereal (store brands welcome). Their supply of cereal is usually gone by the end of the first week after the monthly food delivery from the Food Bank. They also are in need of any kind of canned vegetables, juice or canned soup, as well as flour or sugar and baking supplies. Many younger people and grandparents are asking for baby supplies, such as diapers and formula. You should also know that the food pantry now has used clothing that is clean and folded according to size for men, women, boys, girls and infants. They are in greatest need of clothing for men and infants. All clothing is donated and must be cleaned upon acceptance.

News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community

Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery ~ On Monday, February 4, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph University Parish Community Room (3269 Main Street, Buffalo, next to UB South Campus), Karen O’Hara, Mrs. New York State International 2013, will speak on this topic.  Mrs. O’Hara has used her various titles to become a strong voice for the victims of human trafficking not only here in WNY, but internationally as well.  She is also the Founder/Director of United Hands of Hope House, an organization providing recovery services to domestic survivors of human trafficking throughout Western New York.  Karen O’Hara has received the Fred Langless Award for humanitarian outreach acknowledging her achievements in developing awareness of human trafficking.

Bible Study – Ss. Columba-Brigid ~ Hippity hoppity, Easter’s on its way! It’s time for us to get back to Tuesday night. Ash Wednesday is Feb. 13; the season of Lent is coming. The weekly readings from Luke’s gospel will take us on the journey to Jerusalem and teach us to walk in his ways. Come out. Bring a friend. Come any week you can and don’t worry about weeks you can’t be with us. We’ll be here and you’ll always be welcome. So, we’ll return on Mardi Gras, “Fat Tuesday,” February 12, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Mount St. Mary Academy offers Winter Writing Workshop ~ Fifth, sixth and seventh grade girls are invited to a fun, three-day workshop to write, read, learn and share their stories with other girls who LOVE writing! The workshop will be held February 20-22 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Students will participate in sessions on short stories, journalism and poetry taught by local poet, Ken Feltges and journalist, Tim O’Shei. To register, please contact Katie Brick, Admissions Coordinator, at 716-877-1358, ext.413. There is a $15 registration fee and a writing sample will be required prior to Wednesday February 13. Placement is limited so call today!

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jan 27, 2013 | This Week

January 27 – February 3, 2013

The early life of Christ is depicted in relief in six terra cotta medallions in the narthex of the church. Here we see The Presentaton of the Child Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:22-40) The Feast of the Presentation is celebrated on February 2. Photo credit: Margaret Dick.

Weekly Activities

Sunday, January 27 following 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Bingo Workers meeting in St Charles Hall.

Tuesday, January 29 ~ NO Choir Rehearsal. Rehearsals will resume on February 5 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Charles Hall.

Thursday, January 31 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

     We now have new games: Red, White & Blue; carry over Bonus Ball; and a progressive Share-the-Wealth!

Sunday, February 3 following 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Generations of Faith program in St Charles Hall.

Sunday, January 27 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Deceased Family Members (Requested by Angela Jost) and Susan C. Bechtel (Requested by Family)

Monday, January 28 ~  St. Thomas Aquinas ~ Communion Service at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, January 29 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Anthony and Teresa Hafner (Estate)

Wednesday, January 30 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Simon Keough (Estate of Mary Condon)

Thursday, January 31 ~ St. John Bosco ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Gladys Kibler (Estate)

Friday, February 1 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)

Saturday, February 2 ~ Presentation of the Lord ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Edward J. Eagan (James and Gayle Eagan)

Sunday, February 3 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Sue Cahill (Judy Casassa) and Frances Pernick (Duffy Family)

News from our Parish Community

Attention Bingo Workers ~ There will be an important meeting in St. Charles Hall on Sunday, January 27, following the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

Generations of Faith ~ Session 4 of the 2012-13 Generations of Faith Program, “Celebrating the Sacraments,” will take place on Sunday, February 3, following the 10 o’clock Mass. Our focus for February is “Viaticum”: Provisions for the Journey, from Exteme Unction to Anointing of the Sick.

Memorial Mass ~ You are invited to a Memorial Mass celebrated for Sister Margaret Dougherty, D.C., in the chapel at Sisters Hospital at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 4. Sister Margaret, who died in Albany last month, was for many years the Director of the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program at Sisters Hospital.

Spring Raffle ~ By now you should have received your tickets for the Ladies Sodality February 10, 2013 raffle. The first prize is a Basket of Cheer, courtesy of Bill Warren and Hertel Park Liquor. There are two second prizes: $50 gift cards for Wegmans and Dash’s. Tickets for the raffle are $1 each or 6 for $5. The raffle will take place at a special Mardi Gras-themed coffee hour hosted by the Sodality on Sunday, February 10, following the 10 o’clock Mass. Additional chances are available at church or by calling the rectory at 716-833-0301.

Sodality Bake Sale ~ The Sodality is planning a bake sale on Sunday, February 10, in conjunction with the spring raffle and Mardi gras coffee hour. We are looking for all types of baked goods, so your specialty will be gratefully received. Please drop your donation off at St. Charles Hall on February 10 beginning at 9:30 a.m. – but before you go to Mass. Because everything will have to be priced and arranged in a short time, please label your item; for example, “cranberry-nut bread,” and include a suggested sale price. Any questions? Contact President Vera Andrew.

Special Collections ~ Our parish will take up a special collection for Catholic Relief Services at weekend services on January 26 and 27. This Collection supports six Catholic agencies that touch more than 100 million lives around the world. The funds from this Collection help to provide food to the hungry, welcome and support to displaced refugees, and advocacy for the voiceless. The collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe is scheduled for the weekend of February 2-3. It provides support for basic pastoral programs, safe and affordable housing for students so they may return to support their local churches, and other important initiatives. Generous support to the Collection ensures that the future of the Church there is inspired not just by bullet-scarred buildings but by individuals who are sharing the light and love of Christ throughout the region. Please give generously to these two special collections.

Charitable Contributions ~ If you need a 2012 Statement of Contributions for income tax purposes, please contact Roy Laciura at the rectory, 716-833-0301.

February Concert Rescheduled ~ Due to illness, the extremely talented Chorus of the Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts will be unable to perform their much-anticipated concert at Blessed Trinity Church on Sunday, February 3, 2013. We hope that all these fine performers will be well for a re-scheduled concert at 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 2, 2013. For more information on our Trinity Concert Series of “beautiful music in a beautiful space,” click HERE.

We give thanks for the many volunteers who turned out on Monday evening, December 14, for our annual “de-decorating” party. With the assistance of Sean and Tom Brodfuehrer, Judy Casassa, Mickey Dick, Ellen Duffy, Jerry and Patti Gallisdorfer, Amy Johnson, Gary and Marian Kelley, Dan Korchowsky, Roy and Shonen Laciura, Dorothy Manuppelli, Ed Marien, and Kathy Press, trees and wreaths, crèche figures, altar rail and window garlands, and pew decorations were disassembled and returned to storage, floors were swept and rugs vacuumed – all in record time. In addition to supervisory tasks, Sister Barbara and Father George also provided healthy, post-holiday refreshments for the clean-up crew.

Catholic Charities Appeal ~ Protect, Strengthen, Empower. Please Give to the 2013 Catholic Charities Appeal. Last year, thanks to the generous support of donors throughout the Western New York community, Catholic Charities of Buffalo was able to positively impact the lives of children, families and seniors across the region with everything from basic needs like food, clothing and shelter, to mental health counseling or education services. Bishop Richard J. Malone has announced this year’s goal of $10.7 million. The patron of the 2013 Appeal, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, inspires us to be as committed in our own time and community as he was in nineteenthcentury France. We look forward to working with you now through Appeal Week or until our goal is reached. Find out more at ccwny.org, facebook.com/ccbuffalo and twitter.com/ccbuffalo.

The Helping Hands Food Pantry has been experiencing chronic shortages of cereal (store brands welcome). Their supply of cereal is usually gone by the end of the first week after the monthly food delivery from the Food Bank. They also are in need of any kind of canned vegetables, juice or canned soup, as well as flour or sugar and baking supplies. Many younger people and grandparents are asking for baby supplies, such as diapers and formula. You should also know that the food pantry now has used clothing that is clean and folded according to size for men, women, boys, girls and infants. They are in greatest need of clothing for men and infants. All clothing is donated and must be cleaned upon acceptance.

News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community

Are you hurting and don’t know where to turn? We are talking especially about the problems of excessive eating and alcohol abuse. Does someone in your family deal with these issues and you wish you could do something to help them? We will have speakers at Ss. Columba-Brigid on January 29, at 7 p.m., to explain how. There will also be a question and answer period. Refreshments will be served.

Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery ~ On Monday, February 4, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph University Parish Community Room (3269 Main Street, Buffalo, next to UB South Campus), Karen O’Hara, Mrs. New York State International 2013, will speak on this topic.  Mrs. O’Hara has used her various titles to become a strong voice for the victims of human trafficking not only here in WNY, but internationally as well.  She is also the Founder/Director of United Hands of Hope House, an organization providing recovery services to domestic survivors of human trafficking throughout Western New York.  Karen O’Hara has received the Fred Langless Award for humanitarian outreach acknowledging her achievements in developing awareness of human trafficking.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jan 22, 2013 | This Week

January 20 – January 27, 2013

Weekly Activities

Sunday, January 20 at 2:00 p.m. ~ Diocesan Mass honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at St. Katharine Drexel Church.

Tuesday, January 22 ~ NO Choir Rehearsal. Rehearsals will resume on February 5 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Charles Hall.

Thursday, January 24 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

     We now have new games: Red, White & Blue; carry over Bonus Ball; and a progressive Share-the-Wealth!

Sunday, January 27 following 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Bingo Workers meeting in St Charles Hall.

Sunday, January 20 ~ St. Agnes ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Bob Hamsik (Requested by Angela Jost) and Lawrence J. Miano (Requested by Bob and Mary Kresse)

Monday, January 21 ~  Communion Service at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, January 22 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wendlinger (Estate of Arlene T. Bauer)

Wednesday, January 23 ~ St. Vincent ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – James Condon (Estate of Mary Condon)

Thursday, January 24 ~ St. Francis de Sales ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Rosanne Burgio (Mickey Dick)

Friday, January 25 ~ The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – William Condon (Estate of Mary Condon)

Saturday, January 26 ~ Sts. Timothy and Titus ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Paula Viola (Joe Viola) and Gerald W. Vaillancourt – Birthday Remembrance (Gayle and Jim Eagan)

Sunday, January 27 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Deceased Family Members (Angela Jost) and Susan C. Bechtel (Family)

News from our Parish Community

The annual Mass honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 20, 2013, at St. Katharine Drexel Church, 118 Schiller Street, Buffalo 14206. Bishop Richard Malone will be the main celebrant. The guest homilist will be the Rev. Michael Upson, Catholic Campus Ministry Chaplain at Monroe Community College in Rochester. There will be a reception in the church hall following the Mass, and participating parishes are asked to donate finger foods or desserts, as well as theme baskets. The latter will be raffled to benefit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund.

Attention Bingo Workers ~ There will be an important meeting in St. Charles Hall on Sunday, January 27, following the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

Spring Raffle ~ By now you should have received your tickets for the Ladies Sodality February 10, 2013 raffle. The first prize is a Basket of Cheer, courtesy of Bill Warren and Hertel Park Liquor. There are two second prizes: $50 gift cards for Wegmans and Dash’s. Tickets for the raffle are $1 each or 6 for $5. The raffle will take place at a special Mardi Gras-themed coffee hour hosted by the Sodality on Sunday, February 10, following the 10 o’clock Mass. The Sodality is planning a bake sale in conjunction with the raffle, and President Vera Andrew would love to hear from willing pastry chefs.

We give thanks for the many volunteers who turned out on Monday evening, December 14, for our annual “de-decorating” party. With the assistance of Sean and Tom Brodfuehrer, Judy Casassa, Mickey Dick, Ellen Duffy, Jerry and Patti Gallisdorfer, Amy Johnson, Gary and Marian Kelley, Dan Korchowsky, Roy and Shonen Laciura, Dorothy Manuppelli, Ed Marien, and Kathy Press, trees and wreaths, crèche figures, altar rail and window garlands, and pew decorations were disassembled and returned to storage, floors were swept and rugs vacuumed – all in record time. In addition to supervisory tasks, Sister Barbara and Father George also provided healthy, post-holiday refreshments for the clean-up crew.

Charitable Contributions ~ If you need a 2012 Statement of Contributions for income tax purposes, please contact Roy Laciura at the rectory, 716-833-0301.

February Concert Rescheduled ~ Due to illness, the extremely talented Chorus of the Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts will be unable to perform their much-anticipated concert at Blessed Trinity Church on Sunday, February 3, 2013. We hope that all these fine performers will be well for a re-scheduled concert at 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 2, 2013. For more information on our Trinity Concert Series of “beautiful music in a beautiful space,” click HERE.

Catholic Charities Appeal ~ Protect, Strengthen, Empower. Please Give to the 2013 Catholic Charities Appeal. Last year, thanks to the generous support of donors throughout the Western New York community, Catholic Charities of Buffalo was able to positively impact the lives of children, families and seniors across the region with everything from basic needs like food, clothing and shelter, to mental health counseling or education services. Bishop Richard J. Malone has announced this year’s goal of $10.7 million. The patron of the 2013 Appeal, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, inspires us to be as committed in our own time and community as he was in nineteenthcentury France. We look forward to working with you now through Appeal Week or until our goal is reached. Find out more at ccwny.org, facebook.com/ccbuffalo and twitter.com/ccbuffalo.

The Helping Hands Food Pantry has been experiencing chronic shortages of cereal (store brands welcome). Their supply of cereal is usually gone by the end of the first week after the monthly food delivery from the Food Bank. They also are in need of any kind of canned vegetables, juice or canned soup, as well as flour or sugar and baking supplies. Many younger people and grandparents are asking for baby supplies, such as diapers and formula. You should also know that the food pantry now has used clothing that is clean and folded according to size for men, women, boys, girls and infants. They are in greatest need of clothing for men and infants. All clothing is donated and must be cleaned upon acceptance.

News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community

Sister Karen: A Woman of Faith ~ The first in a series on Sister Karen Klimczak will be presented at Ss. Columba-Brigid on Saturday, January 26^, 2013. Each month a family member, friend, classmate, colleague, or coworker will witness to the light of faith shared by Sister Karen as she ‘walked amongst us’. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. (provided…$5 donation). Presentation: 12:15 p.m. by Sister Jean Klimczak. Please all 716-310-0840 before Thursday, January 24, 2013, to register.

Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery ~ On Monday, February 4, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph University Parish Community Room (3269 Main Street, Buffalo, next to UB South Campus), Karen O’Hara, Mrs. New York State International 2013, will speak on this topic.  Mrs. O’Hara has used her various titles to become a strong voice for the victims of human trafficking not only here in WNY, but internationally as well.  She is also the Founder/Director of United Hands of Hope House, an organization providing recovery services to domestic survivors of human trafficking throughout Western New York.  Karen O’Hara has received the Fred Langless Award for humanitarian outreach acknowledging her achievements in developing awareness of human trafficking.

Baptism of the Lord

Jan 13, 2013 | This Week

January 13 – January 20, 2013

For photos of the Church this Christmas, click HERE.

Weekly Activities

Monday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m. ~ “Take-Down Party” in church (details below).

Wednesday, January 16 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Parish Council meeting in St. Charles Hall.

Thursday, January 17 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

We now have new games: Red, White & Blue; carry over Bonus Ball; and a progressive Share-the-Wealth!

Sunday, January 13 ~ The Baptism of the Lord ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Margaret Schimpf and William Stiffler (Requested by Family) and Julia Roberts (Requested by Delmonte Family)

Monday, January 14 ~  Communion Service at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, January 15 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – All Souls – (Blessed Trinity Parish)

Wednesday, January 16 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Virginia Saxer (Estate)

Thursday, January 17 ~ St. Anthony ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Winifred Enright (Estate)

Friday, January 18 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – All Souls (St. Gerard Parish)

Saturday, January 19 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Mr. and Mrs. William Bauer (Estate of Arlene T. Bauer)

Sunday, January 20 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Bob Hamsik (Angela Jost) and Lawrence J. Miano (Bob and Mary Kresse)

News from our Parish Community

Take-Down Party ~ What goes up, must come down. Please join us for a quick ‘n easy take-down party on Monday evening, January 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m. With your help, it will happen in record time. Thank you.

Photo credit: Phil Woods

The annual Mass honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 20, 2013, at St. Katharine Drexel Church, 118 Schiller Street, Buffalo 14206. Bishop Richard Malone will be the main celebrant. The guest homilist will be the Rev. Michael Upson, Catholic Campus Ministry Chaplain at Monroe Community College in Rochester. There will be a reception in the church hall following the Mass, and participating parishes are asked to donate finger foods or desserts, as well as theme baskets. The latter will be raffled to benefit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund, and the scholarship committee is hoping for at least 5 baskets from each parish. If you are in a position to help in this regard, please bring your basket to Sr. Barbara by Monday January 14. Please bring finger foods or dessert donations with you on January 20.

Counting Our Blessings ~ The pipe organ sang with new voice and the angels came. Once again, Mary and Joseph found the Babe and climbed up the cellar steps with garlands, lights, lanterns and wreaths to be arranged and hung by tall people. Music and voice, prayers and carols … And there was worship — then greetings and gifts. Communion — communication was holy Christmas because of you! Thank you, from Father Reger and the Staff.

Attention Bingo Workers ~ There will be an important meeting in St. Charles Hall on Sunday, January 27, following the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

Charitable Contributions ~ If you need a 2012 Statement of Contributions for income tax purposes, please contact Roy Laciura at the rectory, 716-833-0301.

Catholic Charities Appeal ~ Protect, Strengthen, Empower. Please Give to the 2013 Catholic Charities Appeal. Last year, thanks to the generous support of donors throughout the Western New York community, Catholic Charities of Buffalo was able to positively impact the lives of children, families and seniors across the region with everything from basic needs like food, clothing and shelter, to mental health counseling or education services. Bishop Richard J. Malone has announced this year’s goal of $10.7 million. The patron of the 2013 Appeal, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, inspires us to be as committed in our own time and community as he was in nineteenthcentury France. We look forward to working with you now through Appeal Week or until our goal is reached. Find out more at ccwny.org, facebook.com/ccbuffalo and twitter.com/ccbuffalo.

Church Calendars ~ Every year we are fortunate to have a beautiful religious calendar for the new year. Special thanks to Bud Dick and Vandercher & Dick Funeral Home for making this possible. If you have not received a calendar or would like another to share with family or friends, check for extra copies in the ushers’ pew at the church divide.

News from NativityMiguel Middle School ~ Our students wish to thank Sister Maureen Harris, OSF, and Amy Johnson, Blessed Trinity’s Spiritual Care Outreach Coordinator, for allowing them to send Christmas cards to our homebound parishioners and those in senior care facilities. They take this responsibility quite seriously and are very happy when the recipients write back. Thank you for including them in this meaningful activity.  For information about the NativityMiguelMiddle School, please call Nancy Langer at 836-5188. Thank you.

A Special Request for our Helping Hands Food Pantry ~ Richard Plunkett advises that The Pantry has a critical need for volunteers with a pick-up truck who might be available a few hours each week or every other week for transport of food donations or extra food orders to the Helping Hands Food Pantry. If you can lend a hand or need further information, please contact Richard at 861-5022.

On a related note, The Helping Hands Food Pantry has been experiencing chronic shortages of cereal (store brands welcome). Their supply of cereal is usually gone by the end of the first week after the monthly food delivery from the Food Bank. They also are in need of any kind of canned vegetables, juice or canned soup, as well as flour or sugar and baking supplies. Many younger people and grandparents are asking for baby supplies, such as diapers and formula. You should also know that the food pantry now has used clothing that is clean and folded according to size for men, women, boys, girls and infants. They are in greatest need of clothing for men and infants. All clothing is donated and must be cleaned upon acceptance.

News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community

Ss. Columba-Brigid Bible Study is taking a break for the Christmas season and the stormy month of January. So, no classes from Christmas to the end of January. Meanwhile be good. Give thanks and cherish your loved ones. Oh, and take care of the widows and orphans!