St. Philip the Apostle R. C. Church Since 1967 950 Losson Road Cheektowaga NY 14227-2502 Pastor: Rev. David J. Borowiak Permanent Deacon: Walter N. Fudala November 24, 2019 Page Two St. Philip the Apostle
LITURGIES: RECTORY:………………………………….……6688370 SATURDAY:……..….……….…………4:30 pm & 6:30 pm MondayFriday….…9:00 amNoon and 1:00 pmM4:00 pm SUNDAY:….……..…………….8:30 am, 10:30 am & Noon FAX: ……………….……….……………...………6683824 DAILY:……………Monday, Wednesday, Friday...7:00 am Email:………………………………[email protected] Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 am Website...…………….……..…stphiliptheapostleparish.org VIGIL OF HOLYDAY:. .…….….…………….……..7:00 pm HOLYDAY:…………………..….7:00 am, Noon & 7:00 pm FAITH FORMATION:…………….……….…...6683344 Office Hours: (School Year) OUTREACH:…..phone ..……….………..6688370 ext. 220 Monday ………………………………..…10:00 am5:00 pm email…….…[email protected] Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday...... 3:008:00 pm Friday……………………………………………….….Closed MUSIC MINISTRY:……….Don Jenczka 6688370 ext. 231 Directors of Faith Formation PARISH COUNCIL: email.……….…[email protected] Gr. 1 6, Sacraments of 1st Penance & 1st Eucharist…... ... Ronald Szczerbiak RCIA:…………phone….……...…..………6688370 ext. 228 Gr. 7 10, Sacrament of Confirmation……….Sharon Pikul email…………..……[email protected] Email:………………………………[email protected] ====== SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: .. Saturday: 3:30 pm WEEKLY CALENDAR WEDDINGS: Arrangements should be made at least six MON, Nov 25: 7:00 pmNParish Council Meeting months in advance. Msgr. Jasinski Center 7:00 pmNUshers Meeting BAPTISMS: Held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month East Wing, Msgr. Jasinski Center at 1:00 PM. Parents are asked to attend a baptismal THU, Nov 28: RECTORY CLOSED preparation class prior to celebration of the sacrament. HAVEA HAPPY THANKSGIVING The ideal time to attend is during the pregnancy. FRI, Nov 29: RECTORY CLOSED Please call for an appointment. NO BINGO FUNERALS: Normally scheduled for 10:00 am SUN, Dec 1: 1:002:30 pm Gingerbread House Decorating MINISTRY FOR THOSE UNABLE TO COME TO CHURCH: Msgr. Jasinski Center Please notify the Rectory the names of those who are sick, disabled, homebound, hospitalized, or in a nursing home. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: If you are interested in becoming ROSARY BOARD a member of our parish family, we ask you to call the Rectory to arrange a reservation at our next Parish A Rosary Board is in place in the Chapel/Crying Room. Registration meeting. Please notify the Rectory Office, This board contains FREE Rosaries and information for if leaving the parish. anyone interested in learning more about how to say the Rosary. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Blessed prayer shawls are available for anyone suffering from illness. Contact the Rectory to obtain one. RESPECT LIFE: Contact Julie Prestia, 6680544. DEVOTIONS: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: SAVE THE DATE last Tuesday of each month Noon6:00 pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy: last Tuesday of each month at 3:00 pm Disciples of Divine Mercy : THE REFLECTION COMMITTEE INVITES YOU TO for acts of mercy contact Sue O’Dell at 6834966 MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE FOLLOWING LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Letters of EVENTS Recommendation can be issued only to members of our Saturday, December 7, 2019 parish who are registered at least three months, regularly An Advent Morning of Reflection with attend Mass, and receive the sacraments. Regular use of Sr. Lucette Kiniecki envelopes indicates attendance at Mass. Sponsors are to be Baptized, Confirmed, and if Married, have done so in Wednesday, March 11, 2020 conformity with the laws of the Church. Out of town Stations of the Cross with “Voices of Mercy” college students should receive a letter from their campus minister. People in the military should receive a letter from Saturday, March 21, 2020 their Chaplain. Men’s Retreat with Deacon Don Weigel Page Three St. Philip the Apostle
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE WITH SYMPATHY MASS INTENTIONS Sat, Nov 23 (1 Mc 6:113; Ps 9:24,6,16b,19; Lk 20:2740) As a Parish Family, we extend our sympathy to the family of: 4:30 pm Richard A. VellaNJim and Mary Jo Kent Ronald Olejniczak 6:30 pm Fabian HelinskiN Sharon and Rich Tusznio and Sons “Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let the Perpetual Light shine upon him.” Sun, Nov 24 (2 Sm 5:13, Ps 122:15, Col 1:1220, Lk 23:3543) 8:30 am John GawrysNMichael and Paulette McAuley ADDICTED? 10:30 am Richard WierNWife, Barbara If you need help breaking those chains that bind you to 12 NOON Connie NosbischNFamily your addiction, let us help. Reformers Unanimous is available. Located at the: Mon, Nov 25 (Dn 1:16,820; Dn 3:5256; Lk 21:14) 7:00 am Communion Service Hedstrom Baptist Church 55 Losson Road Tues, Nov 26 (Dn 2:3145, Dn 3:5761, Lk 21:511) Cheektowaga 9:00 am Robert KoernerNDaughter, Marlene Meetings are held every Friday 7:009:00 PM. Wed, Nov 27 (Dn 5:16,13,14,16,17,2328; Dn 3:6267; Call 8181012 for details. Lk 21:1219) 7:00 am Communion Service Thurs, Nov 28 (Dn 6:1228, Dn 3:6874, Lk 21:2028) PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK 9:00 am Eleanor StachewiczNFamily May the peace of Christ Fri, Nov 29 (Dn 7:214, Dn 3:7581, Lk 21:2933) help you bear your illness with courage. And may God grant you the grace to get well. 7:00 am Communion Service We also pray for all those in nursing homes; all those Sat, Nov 30 (Rom 10:918, Ps 19:811, Mt 4:1822) who are home bound; and anyone with serious 4:30 pm Felix and Mary Del PrinceN physical or mental illness. Chip and Marlene Sajdak Anthony Aronica, Gasper Aronica, (Baby) Alex, 6:30 pm Laura BachmeierNHusband, Frank (Baby) Michael Barone, Debbie Barone, Schlene Sun, Dec 1 (Is 2:15, Ps 122:19, Rom 13:1114, Beckzar, David Biedron, Bernice Brodka, Fran Brooks, Mt 24:3744) Nancy Bugaj, Martha Burts, Victor Carbone, Hugh Carlin, Elaine Davidow, Lori Dickenson, Joanne 8:30 am Dorothy and William GolembiewskiN Dingman, Pam Ezzo, Carole Fischer, Melissa Golembiewski Family FullerKing, Sharon Geissler, Christina Gravius, Julie 10:30 am Colette GawlowiczNFamily Haley, Amy HalterKing, Carol Henschke, Carol 12 NOON Lawicki and Kroll FamilyNFamily Hilberger, Scott Kanski, Florence Kay, Angela Kaznica, Courtney Kempski, Corrinne Kirk, Barbara and Joseph Kobiolka, Loraine Koscielny, Mary Koziol, Jerry Krakowiak, Kenneth Lambert, Lawrence Lanza, Daniel God is never too busy to listen. Lawicki, Sr., Aili Lennert,, Grace Lipczynski, Courtney Don’t be too busy to talk to Him. Mahar, Luca Marrero, Michael McCarty, Donna and Ron Miller, Chuck Monkelbaan, Donna Neureuther, Zachary Nosbisch, Sue O’Dell, Linda Pellow, Joan Lord Jesus Christ, Pistorio, Andrew Przystawski, Jason Purpura, Laurie you are my King and there is no other. Radwan, Marie Reed, Lucy Rowland, Mary Sand, Be the Lord and Master Mathew Sanscrainte. Ralph Schaefer, Raymond Schutz, of my heart, mind, body, and soul. John Schwarzenholzer, Jean Smith, Charlaine May I always seek to do your will Staniszewski, Jeffrey Staniszewski, Robert Staniszewski and to serve your kingdom above all else. Sr., Robert Staniszewski Jr., Carly Stefaniak, Ronald Strozyk, Scott Strozyk, Margaret Szczesniak, Karen Tangelder, David Trzyna, Paul E. Vogel, Shaun Vona, SANCTUARY LAMP Delphine Wachowiak, Hugh Wildman, Kathy Wind, Carolyn Wisniewski, Judith Zielinski, Sue Ziemczonek Will burn this week in loving memory of: Liz and Sam Monteleone Requested by Mary and Anthony Zielinski PLEASE INFORM THE RECTORY WHEN A NAME CAN BE REMOVED FROM OUR LISTING. THANK YOU. Page Four St. Philip the Apostle THANK YOU...from WHAT? Advent is really a season unto itself!! St. Philip the Apostle Parish Council. We have special ministriesRCIA, Bap- Rediscover Advent! Slow down, treat tism Classes, Prayer Shawl who sup- yourself to a calm, thoughtful, relax- port our faith experiences here, at St. ing morning with SM Lucette Kinecki, Philip’s. Each group works to share CSSF, who will offer “Looking at Ad- our faith with those seeking to become Catholic; with par- vent Anew: A Way of Life, Not Just a ents about to give birth to their child and planning the Bap- Season.” Sr. Lucette will show us tism; with the sick who need a prayer booster through their how we can look at Advent with a challenging illness. God bless you for all your time sharing renewed vision…as a Way of Life. our faith with our Brothers and sisters in Christ. Sr. Lucette’s presentation will be on Saturday, December Gratefully, Your Parish Council 7, in the East Wing of the parish center, 9AM to NOON. Coffee and goodies will be available. PRAYER SHAWLS Doors will open at 8:30AM. If you know of anyone who is ill and their family would like Please register by Sunday, December 1, to: to provide them comfort in their prayers, please stop by the MarilynN6688472 Rectory office and pick up a blessed prayer shawl. or Elizabeth6748581. We also have blessed lap robes available.
Community Resources Child Abuse Central Register: 18003423720 Make an oral report, by telephone, on a person under 18 years of age, if you suspect child abuse or maltreatment. Child and Family Services: 7163357010 Provides help with transition issues faced by new caregivers and children to stabilize into a newly blended family. Home based services: Individual and family counseling, support groups, Transportation. Child and Family Services, Divorce Mediation: 7163622323 Provides mediation, arbitration, group facilitation. Works with attorneys, counselors, financial planners and other professionals to offer affordable divorce services. Community Action Partnership (CAP), Binge Drinking: 7165654786 Provides information on young people and alcohol. Educate adolescents on impaired driving, blood alcohol levels, and increased health risks. Crisis Services, 24 hour hotline: 7168343131 Provides immediate response to all callers on a 24 hour basis. Emergency Outreach, Trauma Response, Homeless Outreach, Police, Mental health. ECMC, Help Center, 462 Grider Street, Buffalo: 8981594 Walk in for help with: Immediate crisis support, Medication evaluation and services, psychiatric and counseling Resources. No appointment necessary. Family Justice Center, 24 hour hotline: 7165587233 Provides confidential services; no appointment necessary. Safe planning, legal assistance, counseling, law enforcement. Food Stamp Program: 7168588347 Benefit card can be used to purchase food items. HEAPHome Energy Assistance Program: 7168588526 Low income households, owners and renters. Learned Leadership Parenting: 7162401434 Provides individual or couples coaching, small groups, and parenting Workshops. Educates parents to deal effectively with children by reducing arguing, bickering and rivalry. MedicaidComprehensive Health Care Coverage: 7168586582 Coverage for most medical care, including most prescription drugs; approved medical equipment; nursing home care and hospital care. Medicare: 18006334227 Persons 65+ who are eligible for Social Security Marriage problems: Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times. For details call (716) 4749371or visitwww.MarriageSaved.com. Page Five St. Philip the Apostle
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Did you know…that the Solemnity of Christ the King was instituted in 1925 by Pope Pius XI? It was a way of drawing attention away from secularism and focusing on Christ, who is the true ruler of the entire universe! The feast shows us that our ultimate allegiance belongs not to earthly rulers, but to Christ. REMINDER: Please return your gift for our Christmas Giving Project by Sunday, Dec. 8. Place it in the box in the vestibule of our church! Thanks for your kindness! In Christ’s Peace, Sharon Pikul Elementary Level Sunday, November 24th Kindergarten Class at 10:30 AM in the Parish Center Classroom #2. There are No Religion Classes this week of November 2527th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday Week. Saturday, December 7th 1st Reconciliation in the Church at 10:00 AM.
WHO DO YOU SERVE? Do you recognize that the Lord Jesus has been given all authority and power by his Father in heaven to reign over all creation including the heavens and the earth? Jesus was crucified for his claim to be the Anointed King sent by the Father in heaven (John 18:37 and Luke 23:38) to establish his kingdom not only for his people Israel, but for all nations and peoples as well (Daniel 7:1314; Matthew 24:30 and Matthew 26:6364). What is the significance and meaning of Jesus' kingship for us? Kingship today seems outdated and useless, especially in democratic societies where everyone is supposed to be treated equal and free. Many rulers in past ages claimed they had sovereign authority to rule by divine edict. But God did not give his people Israel a king at first. Why? Because God alone was their King and they needed no other. Nonetheless, God relented and chose David as King over Israel with the promise that God would raise up through David's royal line a Savior who would establish an everlasting kingdom of righteousness and peace that would endure for all ages (Psalm 89:29). The Jews understood that the Messiah ("Anointed One") would come as God's anointed King to restore paradise and establish God's reign of peace for them. They wanted a Messianic King who would free them from strife and division and from foreign oppression. Many had high hopes that Jesus would be the Messiah and Ruler for Israel. Little did they under- stand what kind of kingship Jesus claimed to possess. Jesus came to deliver his people, and the whole world, from the worst kind of tyranny possible from bondage to sin, guilt and condemnation, and from the wages of sin which is death (Romans 6:23) and separation from an allmerciful and just Father who gave us his son to set us free and to adopt us as his beloved sons and daughters. Jesus came to conquer hearts and souls for an imperishable kingdom a kingdom ruled not by force or fear but by the power of God's righteous- ness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17). Jesus died not only as King of the Jews, but as King of all nations and Lord of the universe. His victory over the power of sin, Satan, and the world was accomplished through his atoning death on the cross and his resurrection on the third day. Jesus exchanged a throne of glory for a cross of shame to restore us from slavery to sin to glory with God as his adopted sons and daughters. That is why the Father exalted his Son and raised him in glory over the heavens and the earth. In the Book of Revelation Jesus is called King of kings and Lord of lords (Revelation 19:16). He now sits in glory at the right hand of the Father in heaven and from his throne he rules as Lord over all Do you recognize Jesus Christ as your Sovereign King and Redeemer? If we follow the Lord Jesus and entrust our lives to him he will open our eyes to the light of his truth and guide us by his Holy Spirit along the path that leads to our true homeland with God. If we follow the course which is set by the ruler of this present world a world which is opposed to Christ and blinded by Satan then we will discover that sin, pride, and deception will lead us down a path of destruction, death, and separation, rather than life, freedom, and friendship with God and the people he has redeemed with the precious blood of his Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Which kingdom will you serve today, tomorrow, and for all eternity? This present world will pass away, but God's king- dom will endure forever. If we accept Jesus Christ as Lord and King and submit to his rule for our lives, we become citizens of heaven and inherit an everlasting kingdom which is ruled by righteousness, peace, and love. Is the Lord Jesus the true King and Master of your life? Page Six St. Philip the Apostle
COMMUNITY EVENTS ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS Dec 7th AND St. Gabriel’s HNS is sponsoring a Big Band Holiday Dinner ST. PHILIP PARISHIONERS! Dance in the parish center, 5271 Clinton St. Music by The Advertisements for a business, family, or a sponsor Anderson Big Band. Tickets are $35 each and include supporting community service organizations dinner, beer, wine, and pop. For tickets, call the Rectory at can be purchased for this bulletin. 6684017. Doors open at 5:30 pm, band at 7:00 pm. We need and appreciate your help. If you are interested or would like more information, please Friday night BINGO continues to be call LPI Customer Service at 8004774574 Ext. 6370 a major source of revenue for St. Philip’s. We’re always looking for Thank you in advance for your generous support and additional volunteers to help take please patronize our advertisers! care of our patrons, Please call Jim at 6688922 for more information. ACT If you are having trouble putting food on the table, we may be able to provide some temporary help. ACT was founded over 25 years ago by several caring parishioners who believed this would be a way to live As Christ Taught. To find out if you are eligible for temporary monthly food assistance, MINISTRY OF PRAISE contact Jim Calamita at 6688370 x 220. Are you or someone you know unable to All information is held in strictest confidence. 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 shutins, 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: Jim Calamita St. Philip the Apostle Parish 950 Losson Rd. Cheektowaga NY 14227 PLEASE PRINT Name: ______ Address ______ Town ______ZIP Code ______ Phone ______ Melvin J. Sliwinski Funeral Home 894-1772 • 85 George Urban Boulevard 706-0200 • 5090 Transit Road www.sliwinskifuneralhome.com NETH Pietszak & SON, Inc. Daniel L. Smolarek Funeral Home Attorney at Law Celebrating Over 45 Years 5121 Clinton St. 897-2400 in Business Elma, NY 14059 2400 William St. • Cheektowaga • Roofing 685-3539 Wilhelmina, Janine & Michael Klimeczko Licensed & Insured Licensed Directors • Windows www.nethandson.com 716-771-1601 St. Stanislaus Cemetery “Over a Century of Service With Respect and Dignity” Affordable Mausoleum, Ground Burial & Niche Space Available MARIAN MAUSOLEUM 700 Pine Ridge Rd., Cheektowaga • 892-9135
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