St. Jude the Apostle Parish

Sunday, May 9, 2021—Sixth Sunday of Easter

800 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD.
 MASS SCHEDULE NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120


Saturday Vigil5:00 pm RECTORY PHONE: 694
0540 • FAX: 694
8943 Sunday8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 noon FAMILY FAITH FORMATION: 694
4540 Tuesday and Thursday6:45 am After hours
emergency
525
1880  MondayMFriday9:00 am Website: www.stjudetheapostle.org  Saturday9:00 am EMAIL: [email protected]  Holy Day Massessee inside facebook.com/St
Jude
the
Apostle
Catholic
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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 Pre
Cana 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.
Sixth Sunday of Easter

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 Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms. A good mother is one Eucharist, we believe in the dignity of each person and that all of the greatest blessings we can have. They always nurture us life is sacred.”  and are always there for us. They both support us and hold us responsible. I will always be grateful for my own mother,
MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Judy. Without her supporting me in my call to priesthood I
May 9, 2021M May 16, 2021
probably would have never become a priest.

The sanctuary candle will be lit this week for
We also have the Blessed Mother in our lives as Catholic Rosina DiFrancesco by family
Christians. She is the Mother of God and mother to us all. She will always pray for us and support us. She will never Saturday, May 8, 2021N(vigil) give up on us either. I am thankful that we, as Catholics, Acts 16:1
10 Ps 100:1b
2, 3, 5 Jn 15:18
21 place such an emphasis on Mary. I have a great deal of re- 9:00 amNRalph H. and Margaret Vitthuhn (wedd ann.) by

spect for other Christian denominations, but I think many of
Vitthuhn and Reed families them miss out quite a bit on the blessings they can receive in 5:00 pmNBill & Adele Scanio by daughter Marie & family
venerating the Blessed Mother.
Sunday, May 9, 2021  Sixth Sunday of Easter (Mother’s Day) Acts 10:25
26, 34
35, 44
48 Ps 98:1
4 1 Jn 4:7
10 Jn 15:9
17 The month of May is dedicated to Mary who is constantly 8:00 amNCarole Baine by Dar & Laure Pyc pointing us to her son, our Lord Jesus Christ. During this 10:00 amNPatricia A. Rog by husband, John, daughter, Mary Beth
year of St. Joseph, I think it takes on very special meaning.
and son, John, Jr. Think of May as a celebration of the Holy Family, a family 12 noonNNicholas Birke by family
that gives us such an important example of trusting in God.
Monday, May 10, 2021NEaster weekday Acts 16:11
15 Ps 149:1b
6a, 9b Jn 15:26N16:4a Christ’s Peace,
9:00 amNJesse & Virginia Miller by Gwen McCallum
Fr Jim Kirkpatrick
Tuesday, May 11, 2021NEaster weekday Acts 16:22
34 Ps 138:1
3, 7c
8 Jn 16:5
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FAITH FORMATION 6:45 amNJoseph Emry family by estate 9:00 amNDeceased members of Ascension Holy Name

High School has 2 more classes:

by Gerard and Ann Cote’
May 10th
& 17th from 6:457:45 pm.
Wednesday, May 12, 2021NEaster Weekday Confirmation
CandidatesGrade 10 only
Acts 17:15, 22
18:1 Ps 148:1
2, 11
14 9:00 amNDolores F. Willis by Kolbas family
Parent Meeting:
May 10th from 6:457:45

Thursday, May 13, 2021NThe Ascension of the Lord Confirmation
will be in OCT 2021
Acts 1:1
11 Ps 47:2
3, 6
9 Eph 1:17
23 or Eph 4:1
13 or 4:1
7, 11
13 Mk 16:15
20 Registration for the 2021  2022 Family Faith Formation program has been 6:45 amN Lucy & Dick DeBlassis family by Jerry & Pam Casillo emailed to all families currently in the program.
There are also forms in room 9:00 amNMarcia Becker (ann. of death) by Joe #3 (the library)
on the table.

7:00 pmNLaure Leffler by George, Mary and Ariana Hartsock
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Friday, May 14, 2021NSt. Matthias, apostle Congratulations to the children
who made their First Holy Communion in Acts 1:15
17, 20
26 Ps 113:1
8 Jn 15:9
17 May. On May 1st Aidan Cahill, Kyla Carroll, Nicholas Castiglione, Charles 9:00 amNBarbara Volk by Janet Volk
Czaja, Mia Czaja, Joshua Drabinski, Mathea Johnson, Shaylee Klaes, Carmen Mercurio, Matthew Mielcarek, Andrew O'Sullivan, Victoria Rozycki,
and Jason Snowberger.
On May 8thAnnabella Caswell, Saturday, May 15, 2021N(Vigil) Morgan Farrell, Jameson Finn, Elaina Gillenwater, Audriana Graf, Sydney Acts 18:23
28 Ps 47:2
3, 8
10 Jn 16:23b
28 Hagan, Adrianna Hoffman, Mason Mazur, Brady Savino and Aidan Zorn.


8:00 am  James & Betty Welch by Mary 5:00 pmNElizabeth Duguay by Mark & Andrea Duguay
O Sacrament Most Holykeep these children close to your Sacred Heart!
May God bless all of the First Holy Communion children!

Sunday, May 16, 2021 MSeventh Sunday of Easter Acts 1:1
11 Ps 47:2
3, 6
9 Eph 1:17
23 or Eph 4:1
13 or 4:1
7, 11
13 Mk  MEN OF FAITH
16:15
20 8:00 amNPatricia A. Rog (birth remb) by husband John, daughter
The Men of Faith will be meeting Saturday May 15th after the 9:00
Mary Beth and son, John, Jr. am Mass in room 2 in the parish hall.


10:00 amNAl DiMatteo by Rose & family 12 noonNThomas & Rose Perna by Joseph & Rosalie Sarullo
This week we will be talking about Mary and devotion to Mary, what it means in this year of St Joseph, how is this different than worship
and what it means to our daily lives. All men are welcome. Coffee, refreshments and more will be offered.

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May 9, 2021


VOCATIONS
Our Faith Community’s Gift to God

A Vocation View


“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends,” Jesus tells us. This does not always mean one hero- Receipts 05/01/21N 05/02/21
ic act of selfsacrifice. It can also be a life laid down in daily self denial & service to others. The priesthood is just such a life. There is Regular Weekly $ 9,920.20 no greater love!
Easter 81.00
Ascension 61.00 To learn more, call Fr. Dave Baker at 7168475535 or visitbuffa- lovocatons.org Donations 900.00 Candles 163.00 Miscellaneous 436.35 Our Lady of Fatima, Traveling Madonna
Memorial donations 125.00 “We Share” Electronic Giving May is the Month of Mary
Regular weekly 1,155.00

Pope Pius XII was by no means alone when he Total weekly receipts $12,841.55
once said “Whenever we speak of Mary or speak to
her, let us not forget that she is really our Mother, for through her we received divine life. She gave Jesus himself, the source Holy Land $ 20.00 of grace. Mary is a Mediatrix and Dispenser of Graces.” Catholic Home Missions 105.00 Church in Latin America 281.00 Many non
Catholic Christians may take issue with this notion, Catholic Communications 10.00
referring to the famous quote from St. Paul in letter to Timothy that “there is one mediator between God and men, himself man, For more information about the “We Share” Contribution Program, Christ Jesus” Tim 2:5). Yet it is important to note that “one” visit the Parish Website at www.stjudetheapostleparish.org Click on the “Parish Support” icon and follow the “We Share” link to make here means “first” not “only” secure online donations using credit/debit cards or direct withdrawals . Have you ever asked someone to pray for you? That the kind of from your bank account mediation we’re talking about here. And Mary as the beloved Mother of God, makes a powerful intercessor for us indeed! PLEASE TAKE NOTE

Our Blessed Mother has shown us some amazing miracles on It has been brought to our attention that some of the His behalf that can strengthen our faith (Think of the “Miracle parishioners are removing the ropes that are on every of the Sun” from Our Lady of Fatima for example!) other pew. These are there to maintain state required In these and other such apparitions she has urged all of us social distance. Please be considerate to the other parish- “Banished Children of Eve” to adopt greater piety and devotion ioners. Thank you!
to God and Neighbor (but do we listen? that’s the question). She has also given us a great weapon in our spiritual arsenal in the Rosary. St. Francis de Sales called it “the greatest method of praying”. 

Christopher Castagnoli
wwwourcatholicprayers.com Camp TurnerNFr. Fran our helper priest on the week- end spent many years as director of Camp Turner. He has If you and your family would like to honor Blessed Mother by inviting the asked to publish the following plea for help. For nearly a Statue of Our Lady of Fatima into your home, please call Ann 6924396, to century Camp Turner, nestled in Alleghany State Park, has arrange a time for the Traveling Madonna to visit your home.
been an invaluable resource for youth in our diocese: summer camp experience for boys and girls, overnight lodging for BAPTISM LUNCHEON
confirmation retreats and parish catechetical teams, to name For all who will be having a child baptized in our parish, the St. Jude but a few. Unfortunately, due to the significant financial challenges of the diocese, Camp Turner’s future was in jeop- Baptism Committee will resume in May. Following a baptism, we will ardy. However, following Fr. Baker’s example of service to provide a light lunch in the parish hall. A small donation is requested. youth, OLV Charities will serve as the new sponsoring or- Please contact Shannon Lawson for more details at 9464058. ganization, providing stability, but Camp Turner needs your ASCENSION THURSDAY
help to secure a strong future! We invite you to partner with Friends of Camp Turner to give youth, especially those una- Ascension Thursday is Thursday, May 13, 2021. It is a holyday of ble to afford camp, the experience God’s creation and gra- obligation. Masses are 6;45 am, 9:00 am and 7:00 pm. The rectory cious love through this treasure. office will be closed on that day.
Please send your donation to Camp Turner Fund c/o OLV Charities, 780 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY

14218. 

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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Saturday, May 8 5:00 pm J. Seymour, C.




Shilen, B.




Franusiak

Sunday, May 9 8:00 am J. Casillo, E. Frank




D. Scibilia



10:00 am B. & J. Wiech




B. Brenchley

12 noon B. Giroux, S.



Ruska, S. Maziarz

Saturday, May 15 5:00 pm K. Adowski, N.




Garcia, J. Holesko

Sunday, May 16 8:00 am T. Hanavan, MJ




Wolanyk, K Lucin
10:00 am R. Dunning, J.





Renda, J. Peresie
12 noon J. Arnold, R.




O’Sullivan,



D. Peterson

LECTORS

Saturday, May 8 5:00 pm S. Cuccia

Sunday, May 9 8:00 am M. Truty



10:00 am N. Tomsen


12 noon G. McCallum

Saturday, May 15 5:00 pm K. Lord

Sunday, May 16 8:00 am J. Wiech



10:00 am F. Giancola



12 noon C. Desiderio

PROLIFE






















Catholic Catechism:


In our own time, in a world often alien and even hostile to faith,
believing families are of primary importance as centers of living,

radiant faith. For this reason the Second Vatican Council, using an


ancient expression, calls the family the
Ecclesia domestica. It is in
the bosom of the family that parents are “by word and example . . .
the first heralds of the faith with regard to their children. They

should encourage them in the vocation which is proper to each

child” . . . Thus the home is the first school of Christian life and “a
school for human enrichment.” Here one learns endurance and the
joy of work, fraternal love, generousNeven repeatedNforgiveness,




and above all divine worship in prayer and the offering of one’s
life. (CCC
§1656; citing
LG
§11)




Servant of God Dorothy Day (a mother and grandmother):



“family life contains glimpses of heaven and hell,” but she insisted
that the mother who recognizes her call to raise children who might
themselves become saints is already on her way to heaven



Diocesan Pro Life Office 716
847
2205 help during pregnancy
.

Project Rachel 716
847
2211 Confidential Hotline for post
abortion
reconciliation



Confidential Help 888
456
4673 orwww.hopeafterabortion.org





Heart of a Mother Prayer


Dear Lord, please bless our mothers in a way that only You



can. Be with them in every moment and in every way.


Hold each and every one of them in the palm of Your hand,
 blessing them in abundance with





Your strength, Your joy, and Your undying
love.


 In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS 
OLC is offeringNthe Patriotic Rosary on May 15th (Armed Forces Day) at 11:00 am at OLC Church
Every Thursday at OLC from 2:30N3:30 pm a Holy Hour of repara- tion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Camp TurnerNis looking to hire 3 male cabin counselors, a prep cook, 3 staff for the horse corral (including a Corral director) and a few activity assistants, Minimum age 17. We need folks of the highest character who will satisfy the same hiring guidelines that you use. Applications are on the website CampTurnerolv.org Register for sum- mer camp for ages 7 to 16 is open and financial assistance is available. Knights of Columbus, Erie Ave, NT Weidner’s BBQ Chicken Din- ner on May 23rd from 11 amN3 pm. $12.00Ndrive thru/advance tickets call Lyle 9465197, Larry 8681218 or Don 6939452. Pro- ceeds used for the WNY “Wheelchair Program”

Wattengel Funeral Home Serving the Community since 1894 ~ 2 Convenient Locations 533 Meadow Dr., North Tonawanda • 693-0440 G 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda • 692-0440 Owners: Joseph Mantione, Parishioner & Greg Wood G www.Wattengel.com

Commercial, Residential Service & Installation 1106 Sheridan Dr • Tonawanda, NY 14150 MADONNA COUNCIL Phone: 694-4900 #2535 DAVID MICHAEL HEIM Banquet Hall Available Attorney at Law BINGO Every Thursday - 7:20PM 3060 Niagara Falls Blvd. We are People Helping People ❤ North Tonawanda CALL NOW: 693-5470 2787 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst 14228 Office: 694-2800 755 Erie Avenue, NT (716) 691-6727 Email: [email protected] Federally Insured by NCUA A member of our parish since 1978

St. Jude the Apostle Parish www.stjudetheapostleparish.org Contact Tim Weir • [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6568 TOM FEZER COLLISION INC. COLLISION REPAIRS 625 Walck Rd., N. Tonawanda Building Custom Homes Since 1951 (716) 693-7831 693-6013 www.rosalhomes.com Fretthold FUNERAL HOME, INC. Home of the Living Memorial Carl Evan Fretthold, President Family Owned Since 1947 692-2610 2141 Oliver Street, N. Tonawanda, NY B.P. Plumbing Licensed & Insured Sump Pumps Water Heaters 695-1479

716-245-4392 www.CarFixRepair.com Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm 692-3841 156 Robinson Street 992 Niagara Falls Blvd 5-Star Rated Pre-need planning available PARISHIONER N Tonawanda, NY 14120 Local Auto Mechanic

Sewer & Drain Cleaning Hot Water Tanks Bubblers & Sump Pumps Sewer Replacements Call Kevin 716-898-9818

FREE Senior Legal Advice Helpline Live help Monday – Friday from 9-11am, call CEMETERY or e-mail us and leave a message at any time. 716-692-5353 Toll-Free 1-844-481-0973 3210 Niagara Falls Blvd. • Amherst 549 Oliver St. • N. Tonawanda www.wcmp3210.com [email protected] 692-0271 3-D-4-3 For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 • www.4lpi.com 14-1046