St. Jude the Apostle Parish
Sunday, June 6, 2021– The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
800 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD. MASS SCHEDULE NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120 Saturday Vigil5:00 pm RECTORY PHONE: 6940540 • FAX: 6948943 Sunday8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 noon FAMILY FAITH FORMATION: 6944540 Tuesday and Thursday6:45 am After hours emergency 5251880 MondayMFriday9:00 am Website: www.stjudetheapostle.org Saturday9:00 am EMAIL: [email protected] Holy Day Massessee inside facebook.com/StJudetheApostleCatholicParishNT FIRST FRIDAY EXPOSITION 222063947871449/ 9:30 am to 5:00 pm (Sept. June) Formed Great learning tool! Formed.org. Parish code (V76GH4) No First Friday devotion during July & August PARISH STAFF NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Pastor……….………………………………... Rev. James W. Kirkpatrick, Jr. Wednesdaysat the 9:00 am. Mass. Deacons………………………………… Deacon Brick & Deacon Steiner Music Director/Organist/Choirmaster…… …………. ....Michael Hauser EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Folk Group………………………………… ……………. Peggy Barkley Wednesdays 9:30 amM8:00 pm in Church Family Faith Formation /Confirmation coordinator.... Lynda Mostowy Divine Mercy Chaplet recited at 3:00 pm. RECTORY HOURS CONFESSIONS Monday Thursday 9:30 am 3:00 pm. Fridays 9:30 am 1:00 pm Saturdays4:00 pm−4:45 pm (or by appointment) FAMILY FAITH FORMATION Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am 2:00 pm MARRIAGE Arrangements are to be made by calling the rectory 6 WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS months in advance. A date cannot be reserved until Please fill out a registration form obtained at entrances to the church or the couple meets with the pastor. Couples are to attend a PreCana Conference. contact the rectory during office hours. BAPTISMS FUNERAL LUNCHEONS The Bereavement committee is a group that provides a luncheon in the Held at 1:00 pm on the last Sunday of the month. They Parish Hall for a minimum of 25 people and not more than 100 people can also be scheduled at weekend Masses. A required following the funeral Mass of a parishioner. Volunteers are always needed class for parents and godparents is held in church the and will be placed on a rotating team. Tuesday before the Baptism at 7:00 pm. Please call the rectory for registration. A godparent is to be a Con- firmed Catholic and be able to obtain a letter of recom- mendation from his/her parish. The Most Body and Blood of Christ MESSAGE FROM FR JIM PARISH MISSION STATEMENT “St. Jude the Apostle is a Roman Catholic community commit- Dear Parishioners, ted to knowing our Christian Faith. We are a welcoming com- munity striving to live in the truth of the Gospel, with love in service to others. Led by the Holy Spirit and rooted in the The diocese is embarking on the Road to Renewal and I Eucharist, we believe in the dignity of each person and that all would like to share some words about it. Some of you have life is sacred.” had a chance to participate it the early stages of it. The dio- cese is changing. Keep in mind that the Road to Renewal is MASSES FOR THE WEEK not a repeat of the Journey in Faith and Grace that combined June 6, 2021June 13, 2021 and closed many parishes.
Saturday, June 5, 2021M Vigil We will be grouped into a family of parishes that are close to Tb 12:1, 515, 20 (Ps) Tb 13:2, 6efgh, 78 Mk 12:3844 each other. The parishes will remain parishes so there will be 9:00 amNAngie Gambino by Connie Schmidt no merging. However, some parishes might close. Mass 5:00 pmNLouis & Adelaide Burgler by daughterinlaw, Marie times will most likely change as well. There will be one pas- tor for this family of parishes but multiple priests. We are not Sunday, June 6, 2021NThe Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ completely sure how this is going to work yet. We also do Ex 24:38 Ps 116:1213, 1518 Heb 9:1115 Mk 14:1216, 2226 not know who we will be put into a family with yet. 8:00 amNJack Seedorf by Mary Lou & family 10:00 amNWilliam Leach by wife, Emerlita The family of parishes will have the opportunity to work to- 12 noonNAnthony & Thomas Perna by Joseph & Rosalie Sarullo gether on events and share ministries. For example, chances are good that there will be one youth group, combined RCIA Monday, June 7, 2021M Weekday 2 Cor 1:17 Ps 34:29 Mt 5:112 and local Pre Cana for those who are preparing for marriage. 9:00 amNMarcelino Rosado (ann. of death) by wife The Road to Renewal is based on similar initiatives in other Tuesday, June 8, 2021NWeekday dioceses in the United States and Canada. The Diocese of 2 Cor 1:1822 Ps 119:129133, 135 Mt 5:1316 Detroit is one that has put something like this in place. The 6:45 amNJoseph Emery family by estate Diocese of Buffalo is studying these dioceses to make sure 9:00 amNRev. James Burge (birth. remb.) George & Pauline Ziatts everything we do is as smooth as possible. Hopefully, this initiative will go a long way in the renewal our diocese needs. Wednesday, June 9, 2021NSt. Ephrem, deacon/doctor of Church 2 Cor 3:411 Ps 99:59 Mt 5:1719 This is a basic look at the Road to Renewal. More details will 9:00 amNPaul Przybylszi (birth remb) by family be coming very soon.
Thursday, June 10, 2021NWeekday Christ’s Peace, 2 Cor 3:154:1,36 Ps 85:9ab, 1014 Mt 5:2026 6:45 amNRosie & Ed Moser family by Jerry & Pam Casillo Fr Jim Kirkpatrick 9:00 amNElizabeth Duguay (birth remb) by Mark & Andrea Duguay
Friday, June 11, 2021NThe Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Hos 11:1, 34, 8c9 (Ps) Is 12:26 Eph 3:812, 1419 Jn 19:3137 READY FOR RENEWAL? 9:00 amNJohn P.Olchawski by Jack & Gloria Nowak Saturday, June 12, 2021N(Vigil) 2 Cor 5:1421 Ps 103:14, 912 Lk 2:4151 The Diocese of Buffalo has embarked on 9:00 amNDoris Wienke by Gerard and Ann Cote’ the Road to Renewal that began with a plan- 5:00 pmNArthur & Theresa Bertini by niece, Rosalie ning phase last August. Since then, a great deal has taken place to help prepare our Diocese for much need- Sunday, June 13, 2021NEleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time ed renewal and revitalization. Over the past month. Rev. Bryan Ez 17:2224 Ps 92:23, 1316 2 Cor 5:610 Mk 4:2634 8:00 amNCarmen, Julia, Toma & Joe Martinez by Virginia Zielenieski, Pastor of St. Mary in Swormville, and Vicar for 10:00 am Al DiMatteo by Rose & family Renewal and Development, has been meeting with parish group- 12 noonNMarjorie Platzer by family ings, sharing with priests, deacons and lay leaders the vision and work that the renewal entails. Because it is important for all parishioners to be aware of the Renewal work at hand, Fr. Bryan will help keep everyone up to date with biweekly updates regarding where we are in the pro- For Your Convenience…. cess. The Renewal offers creative ways to respond to changing trends in our church, while addressing and responding to the If you are going to drop off any tickets or envelopes after needs of parishes. Visit www.roadtorenewal.org for the latest office hours, you can place them in the locked mail box on the side of the parish hall. This is located on the side updates and to stay informed about the Diocese of Buffalo’s of the building near the Kingston entrance. This is always locked Road to Renewal. so you can be sure that your tickets or envelopes are safe. 2
June 6, 2021 VOCATIONS Our Faith Community’s Gift to God A Vocation View Jesus has given us His Body to eat and His Blood to drink to nourish us on our journey toward the Kingdom. Without Receipts 5/30/21N5/31/21 priests, we cannot receive this incredible gift. The need is great so.. If God is summoning you to a Church vocation, call today 716847 5535 and talk with Fr. Dave or visit buffalovocations.org. Regular Weekly $ 7,445.14 Ascension 11.00 Candles 165.00 Unemployment refund 12,482..81 Our Lady of Fatima, Traveling Madonna Faith Formation registrations 1,075.00 Importance and Meaning of the Devotion to the Sacred Heart “We Share” Electronic Giving Regular weekly 715.00 God has revealed Himself to us as Love. God does not only love, He is Love Total weekly receipts $ 21,893.95 This love is found in the very Person of the Holy Spirit who is the love of the Father and the Son in the Blessed Trinity.
God’s love is benevolentNlifegivingand it is perfect and unconditional. He loves us so that we can love ourselves, love Him and love others as He does. In this earthly life, we are to learn, by His grace, to love as He loves. History Catholic Home Missions $ 10.00 shows us that the early Christians were known by their love of God and their Church in Latin America 1.00 fellowman. From the very beginning of the Church, we see a growing devotion Catholic Communication 5.00 of Christians to the love of God. Given the identity of God as Love, the purpose of one’s life as abiding in that love... we can begin to see the roots of the Sacred Heart of Jesus... as an object of our devotion. For more information about the “We Share” Contribution Program, visit the Parish Website at www.stjudetheapostleparish.org Click on The object of the Sacred Heart devotion, then, is not only worship and devotion the “Parish Support” icon and follow the “We Share” link to make to the physical heart of Jesus, which we refer to as the Sacred Heart of Jesus; it secure online donations using credit/debit cards or direct withdrawals is devotion to all that the symbol of the heart means. Devotion to the person of from your bank account. Jesus and to the love of God for mankind. This we commonly refer to as simply the Sacred Heart. St. Pius XII had this to say about the object of this devotion. ..”that Christ the LordNshowing His most Sacred HeartNwilled in an extraor- dinary and special way, to call the minds of men to the contemplation and ven- eration of the mystery of God’s most merciful love for the human race.”
(Encyclical of Pope Pius XII’ Haurietis Aquas; One Devotion to the Sacred Heart; May 15, 1956) June 3, 2016 FAMILY FAITH FORMATION
Thus this devotion entails our attention to both (1) the heart of the flesh of Jesus Registration is now open for the 20212022 school year. and (2) His abundant and redeeming love for us. Children in grade 1 need to enroll in order to make their sacra- Deacon Michael BickerstaffNInto the Deep, The Catholic Faith Explained. ments with the Church. Classes are held Saturday mornings for elementary and middle school students. An evening ses- If you and your family would like to honor Blessed Mother by inviting the sion will be offered. More info. will be coming this summer. Statue of Our Lady of Fatima into your home, please call Ann 6924396, to arrange a time for the Traveling Madonna to visit your home. High School is currently on Monday evenings.
PARISH COUNCIL BAPTISM LUNCHEON The Parish Council is a group which shares in the For all who will be having a child baptized in our parish, the St. Jude leadership of the parish faith community. The Parish Baptism Committee has resumed again. Following a baptism, we will Council enables all members of the parish to partici- provide a light lunch in the parish hall. A small donation is requested. pate fully in the mission and ministry of Christ. The Council meets Please contact Shannon Lawson for more details at 9464058. eight times a year. Youth candidates must be in their sophomore year of high school or older. If you think you are interested in becoming a ALTAR SERVERS Parish Council member, please take a form found at the entrances of the Church and drop it in the collection basket. The altar servers are back helping serve at the Masses. However, we are in need of altar servers for the 12 noon Mass. If anyone is inter- The election of the new Parish Council will be the weekend of June ested in becoming an altar server or has been in the past and wishes to 26/27. Please pray about it!
help, please see Fr. Jim.
3 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Saturday, June 5 5:00 pm J. Seymour, S. Cuccia, N. Garcia
Sunday, June 6 8:00 am MJ Wolanyk, E. Frank, K. Lucin 10:00 am J. Peresie, R. Sarullo, J. Kasperek 12 noon J. Arnold, D. Durnin, B. Giroux
June 12, 2021 5:00 pm B. Franusiak, T. Sack, J. Holesko
June 13, 2021 8:00 am D. MacDonald, P. Mancuso, T. Hanavan 10:00 am J. Renda, B. & J. Wiech 12 noon N. Kogo, J. Makey R. O’Sullivan LECTORS
Saturday, June 5 5:00 pm T. Sack
Sunday, June 6 8:00 am D. Scibilia 10:00 am F. & M. Barry 12 noon D. Durnin
Saturday, June 12 5:00 pm S. Cuccia
Sunday, June 13 8:00 am C. Yager 10:00 am R. Dunning 12 noon J. Colvin
ALTAR SERVERS
Saturday, June 5 5:00 pm A. Ganz
Sunday, June 6 8:00 am S. & J. Haley 10:00 am B. Giuseppetti 12 noon Needed
Saturday, June 12 5:00 pm A. Ganz
Sunday, June 13 8:00 am L, M. A, Jarka 10:00 am J. & L. Lawson 12 noon Needed PROLIFE WASHINGTONM On March 2, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort WayneSouth Bend, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Com- mittee on Doctrine,and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on ProLife Activities, issued a statement on the Johnson & Johnson COVID19 vaccine recently approved for use in the United States. “The approval of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID19 vaccine for use in the United States again raises questions about the moral permissibility of using vaccines developed, tested, and/or produced with the help of abortionderived cell lines. “Pfizer and Moderna’s vaccines raised concerns becausean abortionderived cell line was used for testing them, but not in their production. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, however, was devel- oped, tested and is produced with abortionderived cell lines raising additional moral concerns. The . Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has judged that ‘when ethically irreproachable Covid 19 vaccines are not available …it is morally ac- ceptable to receive Covid19 vaccines that have used cell lines from aborted fetuses in their re- search and production process.’[1]However, if one can choose among equally safe and effective COVID19 vaccines, the vaccine with the least connection to abortionderived cell lines should be chosen. Therefore, if one has the ability to choose a vaccine, Pfizer or Moderna’s vaccines should be chosen over Johnson & Johnson’s Diocesan Pro Life Office 7168472205 help during pregnancy Project Rachel 7168472211 Confidential Hotline for postabortion reconciliation Confidential Help 8884564673 orwww.hopeafterabortion.org
AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS St. Gregory the Great Mwarmly welcomes you to “FIAT” , a monthly Eucharistic Conference. Please join us for an evening of Eucharistic Adoration, praise and worship, a faithfilled presentation on the Fruit of Hope, prayers ministry and light refreshments. Come and open your heart to the Lord. Like Mary who said, “YES” to the will of God in her life, be ready for Christ to become incarnate in your life. FIAT is open to everyone. Our next meeting will be on Saturday, June 12 at 7:00 pm in church. Queen of Heaven Parish, 4220 Seneca Street, West Seneca, will have a Beef on Weck Dinner by Andrew’s Barbeque. (Drivethru) on Sun- day, June 13th from 12 noonN5:00 pm.. If you want, you can pre order at www.qofhcarnival.com
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