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NOVEMBER 29, 2015 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT SAINT MARTIN OF TOURS SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS 1140 Abbott Road • Buffalo, NY 14220 450 Abbott Road • Buffalo, NY 14220 Parish Office: 823-7077 • Fax: 995-0300 Parish Office: 822-1250 • Fax: 822-2594 Website: www.StMartinBuffalo.com Website: www.StThomasBuffalo.com Office Hours Office Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closed 12:00–12:45 p.m. for lunch) Wed. 8 am - 12 noon, Closed Wed. afternoon & Friday (Closed 12:00–1:00 p.m. for lunch) Mass Schedule Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., & 12:00 noon Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. Monday–Friday: 8:15 a.m. Please check Bulletin for Holy Day Masses Confession: Saturday: 3:00 p.m. Any time after morning Mass or call Fr. Judge Confession: Saturday: 3:30 p.m. PARISH STAFF Pastor & Canonical Administrator South Buffalo Adoration Chapel Coordinator ...... Don Graham, 822-0283 Catholic School at Notre Dame Academy.…… ………….. Religious Education Rev. James G. Judge M.A., M.Div., 823-7077 Grades 1-8 ............................. Cheryl McNerney, 822-1250 Senior Parochial Vicar at St. Thomas Aquinas… ……….. Grade 9 & Confirmation…..Maureen Myers, 823-7237 Fr. Barry Allaire, 823-7077 ext 229 Assisting Retired Priest……………………………………. South Buffalo Catholic School Principal at Notre Dame Rev. Msgr. William Gallagher, 677-4109 Academy…………… ……….Kimberly Suminski, 824-0726 Deacon ................................................. Jack Burke, 675-3219 Deacon & RCIA ........................... Michael Quinn, 515-8725 Page Two St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Buffalo, NY November 29, 2015 MASSES AT ST. THOMAS AQUINAS BAPTISMS Parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptismal Class before SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 - WEEKDAY arranging the baptism of their child. It is recommended that 4 PM (6TH ANN) ANNE V. BARNETT By Family they attend as early as possible, preferably during the peri- SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 - FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT od of pregnancy. Classes are offered the second Monday 10:30 AM THE MURPHY & HULA FAMILIES By Joe & of the month at 7:00 PM in the St. Martin of Tours School Kathy Kula Community Room. To register, call Leader Couple, Marty 7:00 PM CAROLE MCGLOIN By Daughters Tracy & and Mary Kennedy at 825-6327 Karen PARISHIONERS OF ST. THOMAS AQUINAS AND ST. MARTIN OF TOURS MARRIAGES Engaged couples should make wedding arrangements at MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 - ST. ANDREW 8:15 AM JAMES WEBSTER By Family least six months in advance. Pre-Cana classes are required. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 - ADVENT WEEKDAY Participation in the Diocesan pre-marital preparation pro- 8:15 AM JIM (JUMBO) GRIFFIN By Family & Friends gram may be required. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 - ADVENT WEEKDAY 8:15 AM FRANCES HOWARD By Estate PLANNING A WEDDING??? THURSDAY, DECENBER 3 - ST. FRANCIS XAVIER This is an exciting time for you and we know you are anxious 8:15 AM MARY GIRARD By Estate to make plans. But before you make plans or call anyone, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 - ADVENT WEEKDAY please follow parish protocol and speak to your pastor Fr. 8:15 AM (ANN. REM.) DOLORES GARRETT By Linda Judge first (823-7077). He will get you started with the SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 - WEEKDAY procedures that need to be followed in order to be married 4 PM (BIRTH. REM) JOE & KAY By Family in the church. SUNDAY, DECEMER 6 - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 10:30 AM (46TH ANN) FRANCIS SLOAN By Alice (ANN) ROBERT HOSKING, JR By Estate ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CHURCH 7:00 PM ANGELINE CHAMBERS By Dau, Michelle Adimey BETTER THAN EVER PARISHIONERS OF ST. THOMAS AQUINAS We are going to begin to do improvements to St. Thomas AND ST. MARTIN OF TOURS Aquinas Church during the next few months, before and after Christmas. There might be some disruptions but in the end it will add to and compliment the beautiful church that we already have. Thank you for your patience and under- THE SANCTUARY LAMP WILL BE LIT standing. FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER FOR ST. THOMAS AQUINAS AND GIVING TREE ST. MARTIN OF TOURS PARISH The annual Giving Tree will be set up in the Tamarack wing FAMILY COMMUNITY side of our church. We are asking for new, warm items for children and adults to trim the tree. Examples might be hats, scarves, gloves, socks, underwear, turtlenecks, sweaters BAPTISM or a lap blanket. All items will be donated to St. Luke’s Mis- St. Thomas Aquinas Parish would like to con- sion. Thank you again for your generosity now and always. gratulate and welcome the newest additions to the Catholic community. We thank their families for making it possible and pray ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE that the presence of the Lord will forever be There will be a Penance Service for parishioners of St. instilled in their hearts. Martin of Tours and St. Thomas Aquinas parishes and any- one else who wishes to attend on Monday, Dec. 14 at 7 PM Robert William Smith V in St. Martin’s Church. The overall theme will be God’s Mer- cy. Several priests will be available to hear confession. SCHEDULES FOR THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 5/6 (When it doubt, always refer to the schedule you were mailed) EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS LECTORS ALTAR SERVERS 4:00 PM P. Grondahl, T. Higgins, P. Lalley, S. Reid J. Romanowski C. & S. Goodman 10:30 AM N. Castiglione, P. Mlodzienski, M. Phelan, A. Shea P. Repman N. Hafner, M. Roche 7:00 PM M.,T.,J. Breen, E. Good, S. Battaglia J. Zygaj Page Three St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Buffalo, NY November 29, 2015 PARISH TRUSTEES: Barbara Fitzgerald & Patrick Reddington CANDLELIGHT REMEMBRANCE SERVICE PARISH COUNCIL: President: Linda Zielezinski You are invited to attend the Catholic Diocese Cemeteries Vice President: Mary Phelan annual Candlelight Remembrance Service on Sunday, De- Secretary: Anne Fecio cember 6 at 2 pm. Your choice of two locations: Mount PARISH Mary Ede: 822-1250 ext. 10 Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Elmwood Avenue, Kenmore or Holy COORDINATOR: Email: [email protected] Cross Cemetery, 2900 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna. PARISH OFFICE: Records: Barb Krause 822-1250 ext. 12 This spiritually uplifting service is filled with music, prayers, and healing words from the Chaplains at the Pastoral Care PLEASE PRAY FOR, VISIT, CALL, OR WRITE OUR SICK Department at Hospice Buffalo. Reserve your spot by call- Adrian Huggins, Sally Marling, Socorro Palmberg, Kathy ing Mount Olivet at 716-873-6500 or Holy Cross at 716- Detample, Barbara Summers, Jim Shea, Arthur Wager, 823-1197. Jackie Kelly, Conor Gallagher, Matthew Shillea, Anne Walitur, Laura Merritt, Dan Licker, Tom Brennan, Joan Stutz Pawlak, Maxine Paoletti, Sandra Carlo, Kevin Corcoran, PARISH SACRAMENT PROGRAM NEWS Carol Sargente, Lynn Sellick, Vince Courtney, Linda St. Martin of Tours and St. Thomas Aquinas: Wieglein, Carly Sutton, Thomas Evoy, Ron Hodge, Anna 1st Reconciliation Program for all children in Grade 2 who Runyeon, Elizabeth Sloan, Joyce Roncone, June Barnes, are members of St. Thomas Aquinas or St. Martin of Tours James Salasny, Dawn Hough, Zach Feldman, Deborah An- Parishes must be represented at a Parent Meeting on Tues- thone, Ed Kostek, Brian Martin, Betty Graham, Jane Bres- day, January 19, 2016 at 6:30 PM in St. Martin's Church. nock, Georgia Roche, Judith Zielinski, Art Homewood, Liz S. 1st Reconciliation will be celebrated on March 5, 2016 @ , Dan Shriver, Stephanie Sugorovskiy, Mario Fabbro, Norine 11:00 AM at St. Martin's Church. Kawczynski , DJ Block , Tim Scheffler Tim Burns & Margie Hazen, Mary Ellen Ryan, Bill Marx. 1st Eucharist Program for all children in Grade 3 who are IF SOMEONE FROM YOUR HOME IS BEING HOSPITALIZED, members of St. Thomas Aquinas or St. Martin of Tours Par- PLEASE INFORM THE PARISH, SINCE WE NO LONGER ARE GIVEN ishes must be represented at a Parent Meeting on Tuesday, INFORMATION FROM HOSPITALS ON OUR PARISHIONERS BECAUSE January 12, 2016 at 6:30 PM in St. Martin's Church. OF CHANGES IN THE LAW. 1st Eucharist will be celebrated on May 7, 2016 4:00 PM PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE RECENTLY DECEASED at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and on May 14, 2016 at 4:00 PM and May 15, 2016 at 10:00 AM at St. Martin of May our Lord, Jesus Christ, the Resurrection and the Life, Tours Church. welcome them into the joy of eternal life . At each meeting you will be receive all necessary infor- mation regarding the celebration of the Sacraments. We have not scheduled any other meetings so please make every effort to attend these meetings. HELP WANTED: SACRISTANS, FUNERAL SERVERS Have you been wondering how to become more involved CATHLIC CAMPAIGN lately? Then look no further! STA is looking for helping hands FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT to set up the altar for weekday morning and weekend mass- Thank you for your contributions to the collection for the es, as well as helping the other sacristans clean the altar Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)! Your linens from time to time. No experience is necessary, you will generous gifts will help CCHD end poverty in the United be trained by one of our experienced sacristans! If you are States through better education, improved housing, and eco- interested in learning more about this special Parish Ministry nomic development. Through CCHD and its beneficiaries, opportunity, call the Parish Office. we demonstrate Catholic social teaching and carry out Je- sus’ mission to “bring glad tidings to the poor . to proclaim Women and men are needed for the Funeral Ministry to liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let serve at Funeral Masses.