Altar servers Retreats receive and Western New York awards pilgrimages ATHOLIC 33 23-26 Cwww.wnycatholic.org April 2015 [email protected] State bishops oppose physician-assisted suicide bills By Patrick J. Buechi Staff Reporter

New York is facing three bills that could allow physician-assisted suicide to take place in the Empire State. The New York bishops are urging voters to prevent these bills from be- coming law. “Once again, in the state of New York, we are possibly facing a major threat to the gift of human life,” said Bishop Richard J. In the state of Malone, who de-

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New York, we are “dangerous.” The bills – possibly facing a ‘ S.3685 Savino, major threat to the A.2129 Rosenthal and A.5261 Pau- gift of human life. lin – would add a section to the Public Health Law to allow physicians to prescribe lethal doses of medication for the express purpose of ending a patient’s life. The New York State Catholic Conference opposes the bills as they would blur the medical, moral and legal distinctions File Photo between withdrawing extraordinary medical assistance and taking active steps to destroy Bishop Richard J. Malone speaks about issues important to the Catholic Church during a press human life. It would also undermine the phy- conference last year at the State Capital in Albany. sician’s role as healer, and lead to psychological and financial pressures for vulnerable persons to end their lives. The American Medical As- “Rather than assisting suicide, government illness and a specific prognosis ‘dignified and sociation issued a statement in 1994 saying, should be consistent in its efforts to prevent humane,’ while recognizing suicide as a seri- “Instead of participating in assisted suicide, suicide. It is illogical for the state to promote/ ous statewide public health concern in all physicians must aggressively respond to the facilitate suicide for one group of persons – other circumstances, and spending enormous needs of patients.” calling the suicides of those with a terminal See Information page 8 2 Western New York Catholic Ministry of the Bishop April 2015 Bishop Richard J. Malone April 2015 calendar of public events

Wednesday, April 1: 3 p.m., Catholic Charities board of trustees meeting, 3370 Delaware Ave., Kenmore Thursday, April 2: 7 p.m., evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo Friday, April 3: 7:30 a.m., Liturgy of the Hours, morning prayer, St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo; 12 noon, Good Friday Service of the Lord’s Passion, St. Joseph Cathedral Saturday, April 4: 7:30 a.m., Liturgy of the Hours, morning prayer, St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo; 8:15 p.m., Easter Vigil, St. Joseph Cathedral Tuesday, April 14: 10 a.m., Catholic Charities WIC Seton Site, Blessing and Open House, 2121 Main St., Buffalo; 11 a.m., Vicars Forane meeting, Catholic Center, Buffalo; 7 p.m., sacrament of confirmation, Our Lady of Charity, Buffalo Wednesday, April 15: 7 p.m., sacrament Bishop Richard J. Malone greets the Harmony Polish Folk Ensemble at the Broadway Market of confirmation, Niagara University on March 20. The bishop was on hand to help start the Easter season at the Broadway Market Sunday, April 19: 10:30 a.m., sacrament in Buffalo. of confirmation, Children of Mary Home School Group, St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo; 3 p.m., sacrament of confirmation, St. John Vianney, Orchard Park Bishop Richard J. Malone thanks Celia Monday, April 20: 8:30 a.m., Mass Crawford, a third-grader at St. John and pastoral visit, Cardinal O’Hara High the Baptist School in Kenmore, for the School, Tonawanda; 7 p.m., sacrament of gift of a sweatshirt. Bishop Malone confirmation, St. John Vianney, Orchard Park recently celebrated a special Mass Tuesday, April 21: 11 a.m., ground at the parish in conjunction with the breaking ceremony for Baker Victory Catholics Come Home campaign. Services Residential Treatment Facility, Lackawanna; 7 p.m., sacrament of confirmation Group I, St. Gregory the Great, Williamsville Photos by Patrick McPartland/ Wednesday, April 22: 9 a.m., Housing Staff Photographer Corporations meetings, Catholic Center; 7 p.m., sacrament of confirmation Group II, St. Gregory the Great, Williamsville Thursday, April 23: Catholic Center Bishop Richard J. Malone Day of Recollection, Christ the King (center), Father Ryszard Seminary, East Aurora; 7 p.m., sacrament of Biernat (left) and Father confirmation, St. Bernard, Youngstown Saturday, April 25: 8 a.m., Mass and David Richards help Rosary Novena for Life, St. Rose of Lima, to lead the annual St. Buffalo; 4:30 p.m., Mystagogy Mass (newly Patrick’s Day Parade initiated adults), St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo on Delaware Avenue in Sunday, April 26: 10:30 a.m., sacrament Buffalo, on March 15. of confirmation, UB Newman Center, Amherst; 3 p.m., Mass, St. Joseph the Worker Award, St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo Monday, April 27: 1:30 p.m., Priests’ Personnel Board, Catholic Center, Buffalo Tuesday, April 28-Thursday, April 30: Diocese of Tucson, Ariz., Convocation of Priests April 2015 Western New York Catholic 3 Vocation and mission of the family: What are our people thinking?

ifty years ago this coming December, the FSecond Vatican Council’s Constitution on the Church in the Modern World From (Gaudium et Spes) was promulgated by Pope (now the Bishop Blessed) Paul VI. The fact that an entire chapter of this significant document is dedicated to “fostering By the nobility of marriage and the family” has not Bishop escaped the notice of Pope Francis. Nor has the Richard J. placement of this chapter on marriage and family Malone in Part II of the Constitution: “Some Problems of Special Urgency.” Pope Francis has clearly made his own this your comments in the way indicated. All your teaching of the council that “the well-being of the responses will be forwarded to the Vatican individual person and of human and Christian by the United States Conference of Catholic society is intimately linked with the healthy Bishops. condition of that community produced by marriage and family.” (#47) Don’t miss out on this opportunity to add your voice to the synod process. Unlike an So it is that our Holy Father has convoked two ecumenical council, a synod cannot and does synods of bishops in Rome to reflect on the joys and not have the authority to develop Church challenges of family life in our time. doctrine. The bishops assembled in synod will The fundamental purpose of the synods is to “assist the Roman Pontiff with their counsel help the Church worldwide become more effective in safeguarding and increasing faith and in its pastoral care of families, with a realistic morals and in preserving and strengthening response to the various stresses and problems facing ecclesiastical discipline, and … consider family life in our time. questions concerning the Church’s activity in Once again this year, in anticipation of the the world.” (Canon 342) October 2015 Ordinary General Assembly of the It is to this most important end, in this case Synod of Bishops on “The Vocation and Mission concerning the vocation and mission of the of the Family in the Church and Contemporary family, that we are invited to make our own World,” the pope has asked for the input of all of thoughts known to our Holy Father. the faithful on a number of important matters. The Diocese of Buffalo has prepared six reflection For U.S. Catholics, this is also a great questions that summarize the questions posed in opportunity to prepare our hearts and minds for the Vatican’s Lineamenta, or preparatory document. Pope Francis’ apostolic visit to our country this These questions are posted on our website at www. September for the World Meeting of Families. buffalodiocese.org and included in this edition We look forward to this graced moment to of the Western New York Catholic on page 11. I join with families from around the world in heartily encourage you to take the time to give Philadelphia to pray, learn and celebrate the gift these questions some prayerful thought and provide of family. 4 Western New York Catholic April 2015 Scripture Study examines journey of African-American Catholics By Patrick J. Buechi come together. That’s what comes out Staff Reporter of it. It is uplifting. It makes you want to do a little bit more than what you During this past Lenten season are doing. That’s what it brings.” members of the diocesan African- Father Brown’s and Father Gal- American Commission studied the vin’s books were chosen as they both history of the African-American chronicled the African-American population in the Diocese of Buffalo. struggle in Buffalo dating back to Patrick McPartland/Staff Photographer Their reflections composed an Afri- 1860. can-American Scripture Study based Girl Scouts lead the Stations of the Cross at St. Martin de Porres Church on “It was to find some kind of way to March 13 as part of the African-American Lenten Scripture Study. on local history. associate themes from the Gospel to Entitled “We’ve Come this Far by things that happened in the history of Faith,” the document is centered on the Catholic African-Americans here the six Sundays of Lent in Cycle B of in Buffalo,” said Elise Wilson, another reflected on being denied admission munity in the diocese, but there’s a lot Scripture readings (this year), with commission member. into a religious order because of her of history and a lot that people should reflections taken from “A Gathering One little known, but important, race. Deacon Ronald Walker spoke on know about our contribution to the at the River” by Father Roderick M. fact is that Venerable Nelson H. Baker, being the first African-American to diocese and the Catholic Church as a Brown, OP, and “The Report of the known for his care of orphans and the join the Buffalo diaconate. w h o l e .” Negro Apostolate in Lackawanna, poor, personally taught black chil- “One of the things that hit me was Progress has been made in accep- NY” by Father Thomas Galvin, CSsR, dren, taking them into the poorly lit the missed vocations,” Dixon said. tance and evangelization of African- edited by Paul Lubienecki. and poorly heated basement of Our “When we looked at Elaine Clyburn, Americans. In the last 25 years, offices After attending the Black Catholic Lady of Victory Basilica, away from she was trying to enter the different like the Office of Cultural Diversity, Congress XI in 2012, the African- the disapproving white parishioners. religious communities and she was which reaches out to minority groups, American Commission, a division Father Galvin compared the act of the rejected. Unfortunately that still goes have grown. of the Office of Cultural Diversity, then 90-year-old Father Baker to the on today. We had a nun who came “Always progress to be made in developed a pastoral plan, which evangelization of the first Christians to St. Martin de Porres. She spoke on terms of intragroup relations,” said parallels the concerns of the National who were taught in the catacombs of vocations and told how she could not Althea Porter, another commission Black Catholic Congress. One of 10 Rome. get into the different religious commu- member. “That’s something American action items dealt with holiness of life, “It was quite interesting to learn nities. That still hurts. That still stings. society has found very difficult to -ad and asked African-Americans to com- this because I was born and raised The thing that I’m really impressed dress. One of America’s darkest secrets mit themselves to a lifelong journey Catholic here in Buffalo and I didn’t with is that despite the wrongs en- is racial prejudice. That has probably of faith, hope and seeking to serve the really know much about the history countered in the past and still today, been a theme throughout the lives Lord. here, especially about Father Baker,” we as black Catholic continue to hold of many African-Americans regard- “When we gather at these con- said Joyce Dixon, another commission onto our faith. We recognize that we less of whether they’re Catholic or of gresses you see brothers and sisters, member. “I worked at Our Lady of belong to God not to man. That’s what other faith communities. That binds us you see young seminarians – black, Victory Hospital all my nursing career keeps us going.” together. I do think African-American and we see most of the priests are Afri- and I love Father Baker and I really The 32-page booklets are available voices have been heard by the Catho- can-American. I think that motivates didn’t know he was that active with from the Office of Cultural Diversity lic Church, especially in the United us more,” said Margie Lewis, commis- black Catholics in Buffalo. The role and can be used in a group setting or States.” sion member. “We don’t get to see a that he played was major.” invidually. The community of St. Mar- Originally planned as a one-time whole lot of black Catholics because Testimonies from elders tell of tin de Porres used it on Fridays, with study, the committee felt it was too we are a minority in the Buffalo area. their personal struggles for accep- Stations of the Cross. much information for a one time We don’t get to see what’s out there. tance in parishes. One woman spoke “I’m hoping that it will be well study and now hopes to continue the When we gather there, it is the spiritu- on missionaries welcoming her into read,” said Dixon. “I know it probably study in the future by following up ality that they bring and all of us who the Church, while another woman won’t be read in every Catholic com- with future studies for cycles A and C. April 2015 Western New York Catholic 5 Catholics Come Home campaign a success with increased attendance By Kimberlee Sabshin door-to-door, knocking or ringing Staff Reporter doorbells and asking neighbors about their faith. Throughout the Christmas season, “Bring a friend to church,” Father the Diocese of Buffalo participated in Hartwell said. “Ask somebody who a large-scale television and social me- hasn’t been to church lately, ‘Do you dia campaign called Catholics Come want to come to Mass with me?’ That’s Home which intended to welcome evangelization, or at least the simplest Catholics who have fallen away from form of it. They don’t have to reinvent the faith for various reasons and no the wheel here, in many cases.” longer attend Mass on a regular basis. St. Joseph Parish in Gowanda also Dennis Mahaney, director of the implemented some new programs diocesan Office of Evangelization and saw success as a result of Catho- and Catechesis, called the campaign lics Come Home. Cindy Peglowski, a success with parishes noticing in- a part-time church secretary, was creases and making some big changes involved in a presentation of a CD at as a result. Masses to start the campaign. They Mahaney served as coordinator of completed hospitality training and the Catholics Come Home campaign Catholics Come Home started a book club, which also read in the diocese. He received a number The Catholics Come Home campaign has helped inactive Catholics return to Kelly’s “The Four Signs of a Dynamic of direct inquiries from fallen-away the Church. Catholic.” Catholics who saw commercials pro- “The parish ordered enough for moting the Catholic Church, dubbed every family to take one,” Peglowski “evangomercials,” and experienced said. “We would read a chapter and renewed interest in their faith. then get together here on Wednesday “One call (to my office) came One of the parishes that reported who is on the parish committee of evenings discussing the chapter of the from a young man who saw the the largest impact was one of the faith formation along with her hus- book. We have also joined with St. messages on TV,” Mahaney said. “He smallest. band, Joseph, led the Catholics Come Mary in Cattaraugus.” visited the catholicscomehome.org “Immaculate Conception Par- Home campaign. Father Joseph Porpiglia, pastor of site. Visits to that site were up 4,000 ish in Wellsville had 12 returnees,” “It named everybody who would St. Joseph, ordered a Matthew Kelly percent from our area after the cam- Mahaney said. “This was a tremen- be welcome into the family,” Rebisz CD which was distributed on Ash paign. This young man had several dous success for a parish of only 100 said of the ad. Wednesday which also drew interest jarring events in his life that shook households.” At Christmastime, members of the in the parish. As the campaign began, his confidence in God, and made him Mahaney said reports from some parish wrapped copies of “The Four Father Porpiglia, who is also pastor question what he learned as a youth parishes included being unsure of Signs of a Dynamic Catholic,” by Mat- of the linked parish of St. Mary in about his Catholic faith.” what would happen if more people thew Kelly, for all the adult parishio- Cattaraugus, had a positive outlook. After seeing a Catholics Come came than the parishes could help or ners to take home to their families. He was impressed with both parishes Home message, he called Mahaney respond to. After Easter, the parish will be partici- and got positive feedback. The book asking for a recommendation for “Reporters were delighted to pating in a book study on it. For Ash club lasted for two six-week sessions. reading material that could encour- recount a story of a particular per- Wednesday, they gave out small cards Father Porpiglia is also planning to put age him to return to his faith. Mah- son or two that returned, reclaimed people could carry in wallets or pock- more of an emphasis on keeping the aney suggested the man read “Redis- their faith, and caused the reporters ets, with crosses on them, as symbols church open longer for people to pray. cover Catholicism,” by Matthew Kelly, to grow in their own faith,” Mah- of Catholic identity. To create an open “I think Catholics Come Home which he read and “loved.” Since aney said. “It was like experiencing and welcoming environment, the par- raised the awareness of the Catholics’ then, the two have continued to talk a mini-catechumenate right after ish is in the process of beginning to presence,” Father Porpiglia said. “It on the phone and the man shared Christmas. In fact, some parishes create nametags to identify ministers stirred interest. I know of one person he was “satisfied with his decision to have restarted the catechumenate for of hospitality. in particular, and I’ve heard of a cou- return to the Church.” the first time in several years, based “I thought (the evangomercials) ple of other people who have started Mahaney said parishes in the on the interest created by Catholics were excellent,” Rebisz said. “We’re a coming around since the Catholics diocese have reported an average of Come Home. This confirms the best small, rural parish, and there was very Come Home program. The book, and three to 10 new inquiries as a result of of our expectations about faith. God positive feedback.” our openness, drew some people in.” Catholics Come Home. can use powerful media messages to Father James Hartwell, pastor of Peglowski agreed that the Catho- “Parishes which had the best give it a push, but faith grows through St. Michael Parish, said Catholics lics Come Home campaign was very results with this campaign were the the witness of disciples who care Come Home ultimately helped em- encouraging. ones who were able to take time, with enough to reach out and welcome.” phasize the New Evangelization, since “Maybe the whole Catholics Come a manageable number of people, who At St. Michael Parish in Warsaw, people realized it is not as difficult as Home is what’s leading people to do came forward looking to return to the an ad published in a local newspaper it seemed. A common misconception different things to try to bring vitality practice of their faith,” Mahaney said. led to good results. Cyndy Rebisz, of evangelization is of people going to their parish,” Peglowski said. 6 Western New York Catholic April 2015 Memorial service lays ‘Baby Jesse’ to rest

By Patrick J. Buechi Staff Reporter

Over two dozen people gathered in Dunkirk to pay respects to a life lost. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish hosted a memorial service on March 14 for “Baby Jesse,” a fetus discovered last August on the shore of Lake Erie State Park just south of Dunkirk. Bishop Richard J. Malone and diocesan Pro- Life Activities Director Cheryl Calire wanted to make sure the remains of the baby were treated Patrick J. Buechi with respect and given an appropriate burial. “My first concern, of course, is for the little Cheryl Calire, director of the Office of Pro-Life Activities, places flowers on the casket of “Baby Jesse” one found, and the family,” said Bishop Malone. during a memorial service on March 14 for the fetus found on the shore of Lake Erie. “When we first heard and read the news, we began to make an inquiry about the fetus. Our particular concern was that a fetal death certificate be issued Mary’s Cemetery, where Jesse was laid to rest across education and awareness to me and to everyone and that the child would have a proper burial.” from the Shrine for the Unborn. there present. There’s a sense of ministry completed,” A fetal death certificate is given when a fetus “Lord God, ever caring and gentle, we commit he said. dies after 20 weeks. New York state health code law to your love this little one and hold him in eternal A family walking along the shoreline discovered states that after 20 weeks of gestation, the remains life. We pray for his parents. Give them courage, the body Aug. 28, 2014. Erie County Medical must be treated as human remains. where they will all meet one day in the joy and peace Examiner determined the age to be 18 to 20 weeks. Father Dennis Riter, pastor of St. Elizabeth’s, of Your kingdom, through Christ our Lord,” Father The cause of death was labeled intrauterine fetal delivered the homily at the memorial Mass. Riter prayed. demise or stillbirth. “Today, in a small way, we come to affirm Calire thanked all those in attendance and those Calire read about the discovery of Jesse and the dignity of all human life from conception who helped make the service and burial possible. wondered what would happen if no one claimed the to natural death,” he said. “We don’t know the “It’s important that we not just talk the talk, but body. circumstance by which this tiny child, yet unborn, we walk the walk,” she said. “(Authorities) put out a plea, if anyone knew lived and died. Somehow his body came to rest on One lady in attendance came in memory of her anything about it, to come forward, but my thought a nearby beach. We don’t know about his mother own son who had died very young. was, if no one comes forward, what’s going to and father, and certainly we have not come to “I’m here just because I value life from conception happen with this little baby,” she wondered. condemn them. But we do know that this fetus, to natural death,” said Dunkirk resident Sally Keppel. In December she was named custodian of the although early in gestation, was a child of God, “I had a little boy who died naturally, but have learned fetus, which she had named Jesse while in adoration. sacred because God had breathed into him the through that how precious life is, and just want to be The day before the service on March 13, Pope great breath of God. His soul is destined to live here to support whoever needs it.” Francis declared Dec. 8, 1015 to Nov. 20, 2016 to be forever. Michael LaMarca, a seminarian doing his field the Year of Mercy. “Although never baptized, we commend little study with the Office of Pro-Life Activities, also “I can’t help but think that shows, in a small Jesse to God, trusting in the mystery of God’s attended the service. way, the richness of the teachings of our Church, providence beyond all human calculations. “In many ways this has been a journey with that we are not in any way condemning or making We trust in the mystery of God’s absolute, Baby Jesse. I was thinking on Saturday during the accusation or anything in regards to this infant. unconditional love, revealed in the cross of Jesus.” memorial service that this was a completion of We are proclaiming that we value human life at all After the Mass, guests drove to nearby St. Jesse’s ministry. Jesse’s purpose brought a lot of stages,” Calire said. April 2015 Western New York Catholic 7 Grey Nun brings ministry of service back to diocese

By Kimberlee Sabshin Barbara said. “At the time, I was Staff Reporter volunteering at my parish, Holy Cross in Buffalo, offering faith The Department of Lifelong formation opportunities for adults. Faith Formation serves to support I was working with the parents devout Catholics in maintaining of the children in the religious their faith through all stages of education program.” their lives. Sister Barbara Schiavoni, Through volunteering in this GNSH, joined the department as community, she found parish associate director of adult faith life rewarding and interesting. formation in February, returning In 2008, she went to the Diocese home after coming full circle in her of Ogdensburg and accepted a ministry to serve her community. position in the town of Malone. A native of Buffalo, Sister While there, she continued to Barbara most recently came from study at Christ the King Seminary. the Diocese of Ogdensburg, where “The seminary staff was very she was a pastoral associate. Today, accommodating and very helpful, she assists Mary Beth Coates, and I was able to continue and director of the Department of even complete my degree through Lifelong Faith Formation, as well as Patrick McPartland/Staff Photographer independent study and distance associate directors Maureen Poulin learning courses,” she said. “I Sister Barbara Schiavoni, GNSH, is hoping to help parents fulfill their role as graduated in 2014 with a master’s and Mario Vinti. Sister Barbara said primary educators of their children. she is “excited and happy to be back degree in pastoral ministry.” in the diocese,” working with people She returned to the Buffalo area she knows. due to a combination of family “I’m really working in two her undergraduate degree. She got to know the Grey Nuns of the needs and a desire to be in closer specific areas, and one is sacra- initially started to work in business Sacred Heart, and their spirituality proximity to more Grey Nuns. mental preparation from baptism and banking, but she sensed this is based on serving the poor and Three other Grey Nuns were in the through First Communion,” Sister was not going to fulfill her life’s vulnerable in the spirit of St. process of moving into the convent Barbara said. “The Second Vatican interests. Marguerite D’Youville.” at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish Council taught very strongly that “I wanted my work life and In 1992, she applied to join in Cheektowaga with the goal of parents are the first and most my spiritual life, and what was the Grey Nuns and was accepted being present in the parish and important educators of their going on inside of me, to kind into their formation program the neighborhood. children, especially in the faith, so of be on the same track,” Sister same year. After becoming a social “We’re calling this Sacred we want to really help parents Barbara recalled. “They were on worker, Sister Barbara moved to Heart Center, and our plan is return to that role. The other area really different tracks. I thought Philadelphia, the home of the to offer spiritual enrichment for me is faith formation for adults, about my career and did some order she just joined, and served opportunities,” Sister Barbara and what falls under that is prepa- discernment and soul-searching, homeless families for five years. said. “We are just getting it off the ration for confirmation for adults and at that time, decided I wanted In 1999, she returned to Western g rou n d .” post-high school. Sometimes to get into the helping professions.” New York to serve Catholic The group would like their adults don’t get confirmed. We After graduating with a degree Charities’ Lackawanna office as a ministry to be a resource for think of the normal time as high in psychology, Sister Barbara began social worker in family counseling, people who want to grow in their school, but for many, it doesn’t classes to receive a master of social co-parenting groups, emergency faith, grow closer to God and learn happen for various reasons.” work degree from SUNY Buffalo. financial assistance, advocacy, about Grey Nun spirituality. Sister Barbara returns to the While studying at UB, she met a preventive services and “the whole “We’re still here and active in diocese with a rich background Grey Nun, Sister Rosemary Cauley. gamut of serving families.” the diocese,” she said. “Although of serving others that dates as far At the time, Sister Rosemary had While at Catholic Charities, many of our sisters are retired, back as her college career. Before just developed a new residence she wanted to learn more about they are present in many ways joining the Grey Nuns of the for people with developmental her faith at an adult level. She to people. One of our sisters Sacred Heart, Sister Barbara grew disabilities, known as Providence attended Christ the King Seminary does radio reading for the blind. up in Buffalo, where she went to Community, where Sister Barbara in East Aurora to study theology, Another volunteers regularly for St. Gregory the Great School and soon began to volunteer. which she said built on her Little Portion Friary. Another Bishop Neumann High School, “The career discernment and religious commitment and lifelong is a parish nurse. We do all both in Williamsville. She attended the vocational discernment, they formation as a woman religious. these things in the spirit of St. college at the State University were really kind of going on at the “I began working toward a Marguerite, who had a great love of New York at Binghamton for same time,” said Sister Barbara. “I degree in pastoral ministry,” Sister for the poor.” 8 Western New York Catholic April 2015 Information needed when dealing with end-of-life issues From page 1 than dealing with a long drawn out bout lives are gifts from God, gifts for us and journey with people who are moving to- resources to combat it,” the conference of suffering. gifts that are to be shared with others. ward to end of their lives on this earth,” said in a memorandum of opposition “If you’re in a bad place, if you’re We are stewards of those gifts of our Bishop Malone said. “We certainly are posted on its website (www.nyscatholic. depressed, if you feel like you’re a bur- own lives.” grateful for the many different ways of org). den, you’re not always making your Often in the terminology used by palliative care that can be offered to re- The diocesan office of Pro-Life best decisions either,” Calire said. “The those promoting physician-assisted sui- lieve the pain of those who are suffering Activities has also posted the memo- truth of the matter is, that is something cide, words are used that make the act dreadfully.” randum of opposition on its website they are convincing themselves of. It is of quickening death sound acceptable, Calire encourages people to un- (www.buffalodiocese.org/Evangeliza- our natural desire to be cared for and even preferable. Terminal sedation is derstand concepts such as the use of tion/ProLife.aspx). to be loved for however long that is. It sometimes known as palliative sedation. ordinary vs. extraordinary means when “We’re trying to educate people is almost a reverse psychology in some The term physician-assisted suicide has keeping someone alive. on all the nuts and bolts of what’s in ways because here we’re trying to give become assisted dying. Words such as “The Catholic Church has clear the bills, what they mean, what the someone permission to end their life compassion and dignity are often used teachings that we really should try the law would allow physicians to do,” said versus encouraging them to make the when describing the act. best we can to make sure everyone is Cheryl Calire, diocesan director of Pro- best decisions they can for treatment or “Does that mean we are any less comfortable all the way to the end of their Life Activities. There is also an Action not have treatment.” compassionate or any less caring that we life,” she said. “We always say that you al- Alert link that will direct an email di- Brittany Maynard became a poster nurtured our family member through ways have to consult with your physicians rectly to the governor, state senator and girl for physician-assisted suicide last to the end of their life, versus saying, and let your risks outweigh your benefits. state assemblymember. year when she publicly announced her ‘It would be too hard to care for you. If There are so many factors that go into “The biggest thing we need to do decision to “pass away with dignity.” The you want to take this prescription that that. It’s not just a black and white answer now is really take a deep breath and 29-year-old was diagnosed with stage 4 is available to you, feel free to do it?’” like everybody tries to (make it).” educate ourselves so that we know glioblastoma. She died Nov. 1, 2014, with asked Calire. Age, health history, cause of illness what we’re talking about,” Calire said. the assistance of her doctors. “There is a special grace that comes should all be considered when planning “Nobody would argue the point that Calire’s father died from the same from identifying our pain and suffering treatment. we never want to see our loved ones form of brain cancer in November 2011 with the redemptive suffering of Christ “The best thing people can do suffering or in pain. What we have an just two months after receiving his diag- on the cross,” said Bishop Malone. “In when it comes to these end-of-life is- obligation to do is to make sure that nosis. She read that Maynard’s mother other words accepting pain and suf- sues is educate themselves about what it we’re not giving people the impres- and husband, although saddened by her fering, even though we want to fight is that the person has, what the progno- sion or the opportunity to be authors death, felt they were respecting May- against it, accepting it as a share in sis is based on, treatment vs. no treat- of their life, because God is the author nard’s wishes. Christ’s own suffering, can be redemp- ment, and then have some really good of our life. He gives us life when we’re “When that whole case was going tive for the world. I encourage all Catho- conversation as a family or with trusted conceived and the decision of when on, it was upsetting to me personally to lics and all people of good will to plead advisors to keep them as comfortable our life is gone is also by the Creator.” see and hear that it was like she was a with our legislators in Albany not to as possible until the end of their life,” People often fall into a depression hero making this decision and how her advance this dangerous cause.” Calire said. after receiving a terminally ill diagnosis. family responded to it,” Calire said. The Catholic Church endorses hos- An end-of-life issues seminar will Some feel a long illness might make “From the biblical perspective, we pice care for those who are terminally take place on May 7 at Our Lady of Pom- them a burden to their families and are not the owners and masters of our ill. peii Parish in Lancaster. See page 22 for decide that suicide is an option easier own lives,” said Bishop Malone. “Our “That is the way we want to walk the more information. Video remote interpreting removes language barriers at Catholic Health Catholic Health has taken an im- medically trained and certified inter- portant step in removing language bar- preters. The system gives the hospital riers in its hospitals with the addition of 24/7 access to interpreters in more than video remote interpreting services. 200 languages, including American Sign The evolving field of virtual -in Language. terpreters is helping hospitals make “To ensure the best possible patient medical conversations much easier and care, a medically trained interpreter is ensures that patients are able to receive the best way to communicate health- the highest quality care regardless of care information properly,” said Kathy language barriers, cultural backgrounds Kanaley, patient care representative at or disabilities. Kenmore Mercy Hospital. “If there is InDemand Interpreting, the system not effective communication between used in Catholic Health, offers VRI ser- the patient and the provider, it can vices on PC or tablet devices available delay care, which can be critical dur- on portable carts that can be wheeled ing an emergency. With video remote into the patient’s room. VRI allows interpreting, we can offer our patients Courtesy of Kenmore Mercy Hospital hospital staff to use interpreters via a prompt, professional interpreting ser- Kenmore Mercy nurse Rob Morello (left) receives video remote interpreter live, web-based video conference with vices any time of day.” training.

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Serra Club to hold events, shows support for seminarians By Kimberlee Sabshin According to Santandreu, the Staff Reporter Serra Club has hosted the Mass and brunch for the last five years. The goal In honor of the World Day of was to have an event similar to the Prayer for Vocations, the Serra Club parents’ weekend many other colleges of Buffalo is sponsoring two events often host on their campuses, during at Christ the King Seminary in East which families can connect with each

Aurora to show support for the other through common experience. Patrick McPartland/Staff Photographer future religious leaders and priests “The seminarians can show their of the diocese. A family Mass and parents the campus,” Santandreu said. Susan Santandreu, president of the Serra Club, plans events to support brunch for seminarians will take “For a lot of them, this is grad school, seminarians. place on Sunday, April 26, at 10:30 so their parents might not have even a.m., followed by a Eucharistic Holy come and helped them move in, like According to Father Szczesny, the they’ll feel.” Hour in the main chapel at 2 p.m. you would your son for college. This diocese has always put a great deal of “It’s just a great thing,” she said. At the Mass and the brunch, is a nice thing where they’re all invit- focus on prayer for vocations, and has “The more exposure people get to seminarians and their families will ed, and the seminarians put together had programs, projects, brochures, Christ the King Seminary and what it be able to enjoy a meal and watch a a PowerPoint presentation of the posters and other means to get the takes to get through there, study there PowerPoint presentation recapping things they’ve done during the year, word out. For men who are consider- and be ordained into the priesthood, the year’s events on campus. During like pictures from the March for Life. ing becoming priests, it has always the closer they’ll feel to the priests, the subsequent Holy Hour, Father This year, they were in a basketball been a big decision. Father Szczesny and the more knowledge they’ll have William Quinlivan, pastor of Blessed tournament in another seminary.” said it is typical for the seminarians about the whole process. We’re always Sacrament Parish in Tonawanda who The Serra Club is an interna- to have some doubts and concerns looking for new members in the Serra has released many CDs of his own tional organization, including 255 about pursuing ordination. Club, more help and more people to original music, will be performing as American Serra Clubs and additional “They’ve made a big decision,” get involved.” he celebrates the 20th anniversary of ones in a total of 40 countries, that Father Szczesny said. “None of them Father Szczesny called the Serra his ordination. Only the Holy Hour promotes vocations to the Catholic have said, ‘Okay, I’m 100 percent sure Club an “incredible” organization of will be open to the public. priesthood and religious life. It is about this.’ They are taking a leap of great people who work hand-in-hand “The family Mass and brunch are named for Blessed Father Junipero faith.” with the Vocation Office to facilitate not open to the public,” said Susan Serra, an 18th-century Franciscan Father Szczesny encourages every- his own ministry and mission. Santandreu, Serra Club president. who established missions in Cali- one to thank the seminarians for “We do have our monthly meet- “It’s just for the seminarians and fornia. Santandreu said the Serra making that decision and tell them ings at the seminary,” Father Szczesny their families. If these family mem- Club of Buffalo meets monthly at the they are praying for them. He said the said. “They meet at the seminary, stay bers want to stay, they can, but then seminary and also works with Father seminarians need to hear that be- for Mass and come for dinner, ming- anybody from the diocese can come Walter Szczesny, the diocesan direc- cause even they may have a bad day ling with the seminarians. They’re not from 2-3 p.m., to Christ the King, in tor of vocations. sometimes. like a secret organization, meeting the main chapel.” “He kind of gives us ideas about Santandreu agrees that it means a behind closed doors. The seminar- Father Quinlivan hopes to draw what might be coming up,” she said. lot for the seminarians to get this sup- ians know who they are. They can attention to Christ the King Seminary. “When new guys enter the seminary, port. She said it is important because come up to the seminarians and talk “It’s such a great place, and I we give them all breviaries to pray the process of becoming a priest to them, and they can identify with think so few people have ever been from. Whoever doesn’t have one, we includes joyful moments, but also a the seminarians. They send them there or even know about it,” Santan- provide them with one. Within the lot of pressure. The more seminarians birthday cards, know them by name, dreu said. “It’s a great opportunity club, we know all their birthdays, and feel the people they have dedicated and they’re a big help to the vocation to have people come out and experi- so we’ve divided it up among a few of themselves to serve are supporting office.” ence the seminary, and also pray for the members to send them a birthday them, “the better off life will be for For further information call 716- vocations.” c ard .” them, and the more comfortable 649-2058. 10 Western New York Catholic April 2015 Cardinal Edward Egan commended to Christ’s mercy NEW YORK CITY (CNA) — Chicago archdiocese. He served on Cardinal Edward Egan, a former several ecumenical boards and other Archbishop of New York who shep- organizations that addressed social herded the city in the wake of the concerns, including race issues. Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, died March From 1971-1985 he served as 5 at the age of 82. a judge on the tribunal of the Ro- “Join me, please, in thanking man Rota. During this time he also God for his life, especially his gener- worked for the Congregation for the ous and faithful priesthood,” Car- Sacraments and Divine Worship and dinal Timothy Dolan of New York the Congregation for the Clergy. He said March 5. “Pray as well that the was a professor at several Catholic powerful mercy of Jesus, in which our universities in Rome and was among cardinal had such trust, has ushered the six canon law experts who re- him into heaven.” viewed the 1983 Code of Canon Law Cardinal Dolan said his prede- before its promulgation. cessor passed away after lunch in Cardinal Egan was consecrated residence at the Chapel of the Sacred a bishop in 1985, and appointed an Hearts of Jesus and Mary. He was File Photo auxiliary bishop of New York. He taken to a hospital and pronounced Cardinal Edward Egan (left) and Bishop Richard J. Malone attend the 25th served there until 1988, when he was dead due to cardiac arrest. anniversary celebration of Bishop Edward M. Grosz at St. Joseph Cathedral made bishop of Bridgeport, Conn. Cardinal Egan served as Arch- in Buffalo on Feb. 1. His time in Connecticut included bishop of New York from 2000 to work in organizing the Catholic 2009. His time there included the school system and the diocesan horrors of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist health care system, as well as service been matched in our time.” attacks and the intense emotion of the National Catholic Register in a in the U.S. bishops’ conference. Cardinal Egan went to a hospital the rescue efforts. September 2011 interview. “New York Cardinal Egan remained in the soon after the attacks and then visited “It was a time of great tragedy, and the world saw examples of self- Diocese of Bridgeport until his 2000 Ground Zero at the site of the World but also of great heroes,” he told sacrifice that I don’t think have ever transfer to the Archdiocese of New Trade Center, trying to comfort vic- York. tims and encourage relief workers. He had leadership roles in many The cardinal’s time in New York Catholic organizations, including the also witnessed celebrations of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, Senior Living Community archdiocese’s bicentennial in 2008, a the Knights of Malta, the Knights of the year which also included the pastoral Holy Sepulchre, the Society of Catho- “Embrace seasons past ... visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the city. lic Social Scientists and the Black and begin life anew!” St. John Paul II named him a cardi- Indian Mission Office. nal in 2001, giving him as his titular Beautiful full-sized chapel He served on the boards of many church the Basilica of Saints John and universities, charities and hospitals. with daily services Paul on the Caelian Hill. Stimulating social, educational Cardinal Egan was born April 2, & recreational activities 1932, in Oak Park, Ill. He earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary of the Bishop Malone statement Medication management Lake Seminary in Mundelein, Ill. He on Cardinal Egan finished his seminary studies at the Access to 24-hour Pontifical North American College Cardinal Edward Egan personal care assistance in Vatican City and was ordained a was a courageous leader of the priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Church in New York, Affordable memory care BLASDELL in 1957. He earned a Licentiate in on the national level and at the program Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Vatican. A gracious priest, he Please help support the 6th Annual TAX SERVICE Gregorian University and then served served the Church with great Scott Robinson Memorial Blood Drive Payroll Services • Tax Returns in the Chicago archdiocese before re- faithfulness, was an inspiration Thursday, April 23rd 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Bookkeeping • Tax Consultation turning to Rome to serve as assistant to others and was a friend to the Walk ins welcome or call Jane at vice rector and an instructor at the Diocese of Buffalo, as evidenced 716-632-3000 for an appointment. Pontifical North American College. by his presence last month for the 716.824.4111 After earning a doctoral degree in 25th anniversary celebration for www.blasdelltax.com canon law at the Pontifical Gregorian Bishop Edward Grosz. He was a University, he served as a secretary wise advisor to me and my brother 3831 South Park Avenue • Blasdell, NY 14219 to Cardinal John Cody of Chicago bishops. May God grant him fax: 716.825-6807 and later served as chancellor of the eternal rest. April 2015 Western New York Catholic 11 Northtown parishes combine for successful special event By Carol Buchla hearts saying “God loves You” – to put St. Pius X Parish, Getzville in with a candy package for everyone. Smiles were seen on the participants’ GETZVILLE — St. Pius X Church faces and their gratitude could be felt as was the place to be for a wonderful these gifts were accepted at every table. celebration the week of St. Valentine’s There were some dancers Day. whirling around to music, including A special “Hearts Full of one young lady in her motorized Love” celebration took place at St. Pius wheelchair. Families from parishes X Church as a collaboration between and folks from group homes blended St. Christopher Parish in Tonawanda, together as one happy family. St. Jude the Apostle Parish in North Other parish advocates are Tonawanda and St. Pius X Parish in encouraged to work together in small Getzville. It was hosted for persons clusters to plan similar parties or with disabilities and chronic illness. picnics in the future. Courtesy of Carol Buchla Parish advocates for persons For assistance and information with disabilities from the sponsoring Coordinators and planners of the “Hearts Full of Love” celebration gather at call Dennis Mahaney in the Office for St. Pius X Parish. parishes planned the event and Evangelization and Parish Life at 716- provided hot food, music, dancing and 847-8393. games for entertainment. Teams were assembled and young The planning team was pleased in many Carol Buchla is the parish advocate Expectations for the event were people, families, abled and disabled ways. The eighth-grade students from for Persons with Disabilities at St. Pius exceeded when 112 people attended. people made a lot of work look easy. St. Pius X Faith Formation made small X Church, Getzville.

Bishop’s Committee Visitors to hold day of reflection Vatican seeks opinions Father Paul Steller, pastor of St. presentation Father Steller will be the Mary of the Assumption Parish in celebrant and homilist at the Eucharis- Lancaster, will be the speaker for the tic liturgy in the church. Survey to help Synod on Bishop’s Committee Visitors annual day Attendees planning to come to this of reflection which will take place at St. inspirational gathering are asked to vocation, mission of family Philip the Apostle Parish Hall, at 950 bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee, tea In preparation for the October Archdiocese of Boston. Respon- Losson Road in Cheektowaga, on Tues- and desserts will be provided. There 2015 XIV Ordinary General Assem- dents are also welcome to read the day, May 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. is no fee. A goodwill offering to sup- bly at the Vatican, Bishop Richard preparatory document, or “Linea- Father Steller’s presentation will port the Bishop’s Committee Visitors J. Malone is asking Catholic priests menta,” which is available from the focus on Mary – Biblical Insights and Ministry will be accepted. and their parishioners to discuss Vatican. Contemporary Reflections. The New Charitable contributions in the and reflect upon the role and place Questions in the survey include: Testament, especially the Gospels, form of baby needs (diapers, any size of the family in the world today. How can the Church promote reveal remarkable insights into the per- and quantity, Pamper-Pull Ups, baby Catholics in the diocese are be- healthy families? son and mission of Mary as the Mother wipes, baby bottles or clothes) will ing asked to share their thoughts How can the Church better of Jesus, the maiden of Nazareth, and benefit the St. Gianna Molla Preg- with Pope Francis and the entire evangelize with regard to the im- the model of Christian living. This pre- nancy Outreach Center of the Diocese General Assembly of the Synod of portance of families? sentation will consider an overview of of Buffalo. Bishops who are preparing to gather How can the message of Jesus the Catholic tradition concerning Mary For further information call the this fall to consider “The Voca- compete with the messages young and some possible helps for richer Office of Family Life Ministries at 716- tion and Mission of the Family in people receive from society? Christian living today. Following this 847-2210. the Church and the Contemporary How can the Church help un- Wor l d .” married couples to see marriage as Canisius College welcomes celebrated theologian Drawing upon the insights and the logical outcome of their rela- The Canisius College Joseph J. theologians, Volf is the author of concerns of the local churches, the tionships? Naples ’41 Conversations in Christ many award-winning books. Volf has Synod Fathers produced a working How can the Church be merciful & Culture Lecture and Performance served as an advisor for the White document and developed six focus to the divorced and remarried? Series presents Miroslav Volf, House Office of Faith-Based and questions that are in this survey to How can the Church truly be founding director of the Yale Center Neighborhood Partnerships and for guide reflections and discussion. sensitive and respectful to homo- for Faith and Culture, on Thursday, several years co-taught a course on The survey, available on the left sexual Catholics? April 9 at 7:30 p.m., in the Grupp globalization at Yale with former side of the diocesan website at www. Responses to this survey will be Fireside Lounge of the Richard E. British Prime Minister Tony Blair. buffalodiocese.org, also includes accepted until April 17. Winter ’42 Student Center. Volf’s talk For more information contact a brief explanatory video for each Results from the survey will be is free and open to the public. Timothy Wadkins at 716-888-2824 or of the questions. The videos were compiled for use at the synod meet- One of the world’s most celebrated [email protected]. produced by Catholic TV for the ings. 12 Western New York Catholic Ministry April 2015 Pastor for Lockport parish among clergy appointments By Kristina M. Connell additional responsibilities as “I always explained to four are enrolled in the college Communications Staff parish administrator at St. discerners that most diocesan seminary program at St. Mark George Parish, West Falls, priests are called to minister in Seminary in Erie, Pa. Father Walter J. Szczesny in 2000. Bishop Edward U. parishes,” Father Szczesny said. Father Dudzik, pastor and Father Jozef Dudzik Kmiec appointed him voca- “Some of us are called to work at St. Brendan on the Lake, have received new assign- tions director in 2006 and outside of parishes for a while Newfane, has been given the ments from Bishop Richard J. Father Szczesny continued in specialized ministry, such additional responsibility of ca- Malone. his role as administrator at as vocation work. I always told nonical administrator of De- Vocations director for the St. George’s. He was named them that I loved seminary Sales Catholic School, Lock- diocese for nine years, Father full-time director of vocations and vocation ministry, but port, for a term of three years. Szczesny has taken on the in 2008 and also returned to deep in my heart, I dreamed Father Dudzik, a native of new responsibility as pastor teaching at the seminary. some day of returning to par- Poland, came to the Diocese of All Saints Parish, Lockport, “It was great to have Father Walter Szczesny ish ministry. It was the truth of Buffalo in 2006. Canoni- for a term of six years. Father a seminary office,” Father and it was important for them, cal administrators, among Joseph E. Vatter, who formerly Szczesny said, “as I often met as future laborers in parishes, other things, are responsible held the position, was ap- discerners there for appoint- ‘mission realized’ because of to hear that.” for the Catholicity of a school pointed pastor of St. Paul Par- ments and was able to walk the Holy Spirit and the many During his years as voca- and creating an environment ish, Kenmore, in February. the grounds with them as they dedicated people that came tions director, Father Szczesny where the Catholic school can Born and raised in Batavia, met faculty, seminarians and through to me when I needed has met with hundreds of can- thrive. Father Szczesny was ordained staff. They were able to stay them,” Father Szczesny said. didates one-on-one to discuss Bishop Malone also by Bishop Edward D. Head for Mass, a meal, sit in on a He may be calling on a possible vocation. Fifty-two reappointed three pastors to in 1990. His first two assign- class or stay overnight and dedicated people a little longer men applied for priestly forma- second terms of six years at the ments were as parochial vicar were able to get a natural view as he juggles his position at tion; some have already been parishes they are serving. Fa- at Immaculate Conception of what seminary life is like.” All Saints while continuing to ordained while most are still in ther Daniel J. Fawls continues Parish, East Aurora, and then But handling more than one serve as vocations director un- the seminary. For many men, at Holy Trinity Parish, Medina; at SS. Peter & Paul Parish, position in different locations til a new person is appointed. the scholastic and training Father Dennis F. Fronckowiak Hamburg. takes organization and help and In addition, he will continue journey to priesthood is seven remains at St. Timothy Par- In 1999, Father Szczesny Father Szczesny has had plenty teaching at the seminary until or nine years. Currently there ish, Tonawanda; and Father became an instructor at of experience with both. the end of the semester. He will are 38 seminarians studying Richard M. Poblocki continues Christ the King Seminary, “What I thought at first was be busy, but he is happy about for the Diocese of Buffalo, 34 at as pastor at St. Josaphat Parish, East Aurora, and took on the ‘mission impossible’ became returning to parish ministry. Christ the King Seminary and Cheektowaga.

Villa Maria College names new director of athletics Niagara University vice president Villa Maria College has ap- D’Youville College, both in for 25 years, while spending named to ‘Irish Education 100’ pointed Don Silveri as director Buffalo. 12 of those years as director of of athletics for the college’s “Don brings some earned athletics. Under his guidance, NIAGARA UNIVERSITY— and has spent recently announced sports credibility to our new pro- Daemen’s athletic department Father Kevin G. Creagh, CM, almost his program. Silveri will bring gram, both with his connec- expanded from two sports to a Niagara University’s vice entire priestly 38 years of experience as an tion to our history and with full 14-sport program, and the president for university ministry in administrator and coach to re- the relationships he’s built men’s basketball team col- mission and ministry, has higher educa- build the program, while also throughout his career,” Brian lected over 400 wins including been named to the “Irish tion as an serving as head coach of the Emerson, vice president of five conference championships Education 100” by the Irish administrator, men’s basketball team, where enrollment management and and five national tournament Voice newspaper. Father Kevin professor and his own coaching career began student services said. appearances. The “Irish Education 100,” G. Creagh, CM chaplain. nearly 40 years ago. Silveri said he has a soft Prior to his time at Dae- now in its sixth year, honors Prior to Villa’s athletics program spot in his heart for Villa Maria men, Silveri was the head leading educators of Irish his college education, Father will have students competing College because it is where he men’s basketball coach at Erie descent. Creagh enlisted in the United in intercollegiate men’s and began his coaching career, one Community College, leading Father Creagh was States Marine Corps and women’s soccer and basketball of the reasons for his return. the Kats to NJCAA national named to his current position served in the reserves as an this fall. Soon after, the col- “It’s an exciting challenge tournament three times in his at Niagara in May 2014 after infantryman. lege plans to apply for NCAA to move into NCAA Division four-year tenure. Silveri is one serving as the university’s In addition to his service Division III membership and III, and I’m looking forward of Western New York’s “win- vice president of campus as a university administrator, join a regional conference to to meeting that challenge,” he ningest” coaches, with 584 ministry since August 2011. Father Creagh has been a compete against other local said. career collegiate victories and Father Creagh was missionary in Taiwan and Division III schools such as Most recently Silveri receiving six NAIA Division ordained a member of the also served as the vocations Hillbert College in Hamburg, served as head coach for men’s II conference “Coach of the Congregation of the Mis- director for the Vincentian and Medaille College and basketball at Daemen College Year” awards. sion (Vincentians) in 1996 community. April 2015 Western New York Catholic 13 El Mundo Entre Nuestra Frontera The world within our borders Cultural Our diocese has been blessed with a reasons, or lack Diversity Nuestra para sus familias. Enfrentado con muchas large number of refugees from over 30 of food and basic diócesis ha sido de estas condiciones nosotros viéramos countries. needs for their By bendecida con sido forzado a hacer lo mismo. Muchos Buffalo has become the home to family. Many of Milagros Ramos grupos enorme de nuestros padres y abuelos han venido people from Angola, Bhutan, Bosnia our parents and Director de refugiados de aquí por las mismas razones. Ellos querían and Herzegovina, Burma, Burundi, grandparents más de 30 países. vidas mejores para sus familias y sus hijos. Cambodia, Cameron, Republic came here for Afgano, Angola, Que podemos hacer nosotros para ayudar of Congo, Croatia, Cuba, Eritrea, those same reasons. They wanted a Bután, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Birmania, nuestros vecinos, quienes han tenido que Ethiopia, Haiti, Hmong, Hungary, Iran, better life for their family and for their Burundi, Camboya, Cameron, República empezar vidas nuevas en un sitio extraño, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Poland, Russia, children. What can we do to help our del Congo, Croacia, Cuba, Checoslovaco, en idioma nueva, lo hicieron porque tenían Rwanda, Serbia, Somali, Sudan, Togo, neighbors who have had to start all Eritrea, Etiopía, Haití, Hmong, húngaros, esperanza por un futuro mejor. Si se vieran Ukraine and Vietnam. The Buffalo over again; a new life in a place strange Irán, Irak, laosiano, Liberia, Nigeria, Polo- quedado, ellos vieran muertos, a irse, ellos school system has over 4,000 students to them, in a new language? nia, Rusia, Ruanda, Serbia, Somalí, Sudán, viven y vivos, pueden dar ayuda para que who are taking English as a second There is one thing that helps them Togo, Ucrania y Vietnam. El sistema de otras personas en sus familias vivieran. language, who together speak over 63 feel almost like a “home away from escuela de Búfalo tiene más de 4000 es- Hay algo que le ayudan sentirse en languages. home.” For those refugees who are tudiantes registrados, tomando clases de casa fuera de casa. Por los refugiados que The Lord has blessed Buffalo with Catholic, that is celebrating their faith. inglés como idioma secundario, quienes son Católicos, eso es celebrar la fe Católica. the beauty of the world. How are we We are called to welcome them home. junto hablan más de 63 idiomas diferentes. Nosotros estamos llamados para dar la bi- as Church living up to the challenge How are we welcoming them? Are we El Señor ha bendecido a Búfalo con la her- envenida a su casa. ¿Cómo es que nosotros of welcoming the world that is here in allowing them to celebrate with their mosura del mundo, como es que nosotros le hemos dado la bienvenida? ¿Estamos Buffalo? song and language? Are we giving como iglesia vivimos a la altura del desafío dejándolo celebrar con sus canciones y len- In Pope Francis’ message this them a place where they can express de acogedora del mundo aquí en Búfalo? guaje? ¿Estamos dándolo espacio donde year on migrants and refugees, he themselves in a way that is comfortable? En el mensaje del Papa Francis este se pueden expresar en forma que están có- states, “The Church opens her arms to Are we allowing them to celebrate año sobre los Migrantes y Refugiados dice: modos? ¿Estamos dejándolo celebrar sus welcome all people, without distinction some of their special saints that they “La Iglesia abre sus brazos para acoger a santos especiales, los cuales celebraron en or limits, in order to proclaim that celebrated back home. Look around todos los pueblos, sin discriminaciones y sus países originales? ¿Miren por sus bar- ‘God is love’ (1 Jn. 4:8, 16). After his your neighborhood; has it changed? sin límites, y para anunciar a todos que rios, como ha cambiado? ¿Si ha cambiado, death and resurrection, Jesus entrusted If so, what are you doing to welcome ‘Dios es amor’ (1 Jn. 4:8.16). Después de que haces para da la bienvenida a los mi- to the disciples the mission of being them into the parish family? Pentecost su muerte y resurrección, Jesús confió a grantes y refugiados de parte de su familia His witnesses and proclaiming the Sunday could be a day to celebrate our sus discípulos la misión de ser sus testigos parroquia? El Domingo de Pentecostés Gospel of joy and mercy. On the day of universal Church. Invite the migrants y de proclamar el Evangelio de la alegría y puede ser un día para celebrar nuestra Pentecost, the disciples left the Upper and refugees in your neighborhood to de la misericordia. Ellos, el día de Pente- iglesia universal. Invitan los migrantes y Room with courage and enthusiasm; help you celebrate this day. costés, salieron del Cenáculo con valentía refugiados en sus barrios para ayudarlos the strength of the Holy Spirit overcame Pope Francis continues in his y entusiasmo; la fuerza del Espíritu Santo a celebrar este día. their doubts and uncertainties and message, “From the beginning, the venció sus dudas y vacilaciones, e hizo El papa Francis continua en su mensa- enabled all to understand the disciples’ Church has been a mother with a que cada uno escuchase su anuncio en su je, “Desde el comienzo, la Iglesia es madre preaching in their own language.” heart open to the whole world, and has propia lengua.” con el corazón abierto al mundo entero, We as members of the Catholic been without borders. This mission Nosotros como miembros de la Iglesia sin fronteras. Este mandato abarca una Church are called to walk with our has continued for 2,000 years.” Let us Católica, somos llamados para caminar con historia de dos milenios, pero ya desde brother and sister refugees and continue this mission in the Church nuestros hermanos y hermanas refugia- los primeros siglos el anuncio misionero migrants. They are now our neighbors of the Diocese of Buffalo that has been dos y migrantes. Ellos ahora son nuestros hizo visible la maternidad universal de la who have been forced out of their blessed with the world within its own vecinos quienes estaban forzado a salir de Iglesia.” Déjanos continuar la misión en homes, many because of political borders. Thank you, Lord, for this great sus casas, muchos por confusión política, la iglesia universal en la Diócesis de Búfalo, turmoil, religious prejudice, economic gift of diversity. prejuicio religiosa, razones económica, quien ha sido bendecida con el mundo o falta de comida y necesidades básica dentro de nuestra frontera. Visit the Spanish-language news page at www.buffalodiocese.org. Visite nuestra página de noticias en Español al www.buffalodiocese.org.

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On a Sunday in Perspective world, the first step in eradicating racism March more than 70,000 people joined “justice” between whites and people of has to start with each of us. We each together to march over the Edmund Pet- By color in Western New York. African- need to examine our own prejudices and tus Bridge to recreate the 1965 event led Deacon Don Americans are routinely arrested more biases to discover the roots of racism by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to protest Weigel often for the same crime as whites, are in ourselves. We have to be honest in the lack of voting rights for African- convicted more frequently (as opposed admitting those tendencies that “allow American citizens. to being given probation), and are given another’s race to influence our relation- Fifty years later the march included found consistent evidence of racial bias longer sentences than whites. ship and limit our openness.” the first African-American president, in its operation. The truth is that the kind of racism But we also need to be courageous Barack Obama, as well Rep. John Lewis Then two students of a University that we witness today is much more in speaking out about the dignity of and Amelia Boynton Robinson – at age of Oklahoma fraternity were expelled subtle than 50 years ago. Blatant dis- each one and everyone – in our homes, 103 – both of whom were on the origi- after a video went viral, of them gleefully crimination has been banned by laws in in our workplaces and schools, and nal march. Unlike the “bloody Sunday” engaged in a racist chant that included housing, employment and many other from our pulpits. of 50 years ago, it became a time of references to lynching. areas, but prejudice and bigotry persist. Racism has not been eliminated celebration, an indication of the progress These incidents of racism come at us The Church has been very clear among us yet. The Gospel calls us to that African-Americans have made. in disconnected stories, and can some- about its teaching on racism. Most force- work for that day when it has become a Unfortunately, some stark realities times lead us to believe that they are just fully, the U.S. bishops issued a statement thing of the past. What are you willing interrupted the reverie and caused us isolated incidents and not part of a larger in 1979 titled, “Brothers and Sisters to to do to make that happen? to deal with the fact that racism is still a pattern. But the reality might be differ- Us” that identified racism as not just one Deacon Don Weigel is the associate part of the fabric of our society. ent. sin among many, but a “radical evil that public policy coordinator at Catholic Just a few days before the march the Here are some facts close to home. divides the human family and denies the Charities of Buffalo and is a Global U.S. Justice Department issued its report We have a high degree of segregation in new creation of a redeemed world.” The Fellow with Catholic Relief Services. He on the investigation into the City of our own backyard with more than 90 Faithful Citizenship document issued may be reached at deacondon@gmail. Ferguson, Mo., police department that percent of the population in the sub- by the bishops identifies racism as an com.

Beating swords into plowshares “In the days to come, the mountain into the dark valley of violence and Also, we need to kindly consider of the Lord’s house shall be established war, ignoring the Prince of Peace’s making a generous donation to Catho- as the highest mountain and raised way. Making a lic Relief Service’s emergency fund for above the hills,” writes the prophet The U.S. Congress will probably Difference the Middle East (http://bit.ly/17YCZ8g). Isaiah. grant President Obama’s request to In his famous 1967 “Beyond “Many peoples shall come and use expanded military force – includ- By Vietnam” speech, the Rev. Martin say: Come, let us go up to the Lord’s ing boots on the ground – to fight the Tony Magliano Luther King said, “Our greatest de- mountain … that He may instruct us self-proclaimed Islamic State. fense against communism is to take in His ways, and we may walk in His In his request known as the “Au- offensive action in behalf of justice. paths. … thorization for Use of Military Force,” innocent people, teaches how to kill, We must with positive action seek to “They shall beat their swords into Obama is asking Congress to approve throws into upheaval even the lives remove those conditions of poverty, plowshares and their spears into prun- the deployment of U.S. troops to Iraq of those who do the killing and leaves insecurity and injustice which are the ing hooks; one nation shall not raise for “enduring offensive ground com- behind a trail of resentment and hatred, fertile soil in which the seed of com- the sword against another, nor shall bat operations” for at least three years. thus making it all the more difficult to munism grows and develops.” they train for war again.” Didn’t the nearly nine years of war find a just solution of the very problems And the same is true with terror- This prophesy will certainly be in Iraq teach us anything? which provoked the war.” ism today. If we will muster up the fulfilled when Christ comes again and Military action against the Islamic It can be strongly argued that the faith and courage to redirect the vast His kingdom is totally established. State is playing into their hands. They devastation caused by the U.S.-led resources dedicated to war, and instead There’s no stopping it. But it could want to draw the U.S. into a ground invasion and occupation of Iraq largely put them at the service of removing happen even before then. If only we war, so they can trumpet the mes- set the stage for the birth of the Islamic “those conditions of poverty, insecurity would go up to the Lord’s mountain sage that “Christian crusaders” have State and several other Jihadist groups. and injustice which are fertile soil” in and allow Him to instruct us in His launched an invasion upon Islam. Such Instead of fueling more war and ter- which the seed of terrorism grows and ways, and wholeheartedly walk in His a scenario would flood their ranks with rorism, we need to pressure our govern- develops, we will have then finally beat paths. radical Islamists from around the world. ment to provide far more humanitarian our swords into plowshares. But instead it seems like so much After the start of the first Gulf War assistance to our fellow Christians, and Tony Magliano is an internation- of the world, and so many people in in 1991, St. John Paul wrote, “No, never all others who are suffering from the ally syndicated social justice and peace power, are committed to going down again war, which destroys the lives of barbarism of the Islamic State. columnist. April 2015 Western New York Catholic 15 Diocesan leaders look forward to hosting national conference By Kimberlee Sabshin connect with people of all walks of Staff Reporter life from around the country, many of whom share similar joys. Catechetical experts from across “One of the things a conference the U.S. will visit the Diocese of Buf- does is, it re-engages people in the falo from May 18 to 21 as part of the vision of their ministry in another 79th annual National Conference way,” Poulin said. “Often, we get really for Catechetical Leadership which bogged down in the day-to-day doing will take place at the Buffalo Niagara of something. To be able to step back Convention Center. and be involved in a national confer- Staff members of the diocesan ence causes you to have the oppor- Department of Lifelong Faith Forma- tunity to reflect on what is it we are tion, who are planning the confer- really about. Sometimes that means ence, are looking forward to showcas- looking at what we’re doing and mak- ing what the area has to offer as the ing different choices.” event draws near. Patrick McPartland/Staff Photographer According to Vinti, the conference “Buffalo was chosen for this event, Mario Vinto (from left), Mary Beth Coates and Maureen Poulin share time to sessions and workshops offer the op- for the gifts it has, for what it can discuss the upcoming catechetical leadership conference. portunity for parish catechetical lead- do,” said Mary Beth Coates, director ers to have their questions answered of the Department of Lifelong Faith prayer experiences, as well as some of rector of the Department of Lifelong about how to approach particular Formation. “I think we all can take our local leaders, who will be doing Faith Formation, said that Bishop problems in their parish or ministry. pride in that. People are excited to presentations,” Poulin said. “We will Malone will be discussing the spiritu- Many of the nation’s leading experts come to Buffalo and are surprised by have a pretty significant face as part ality and prayer life of someone who in catechesis will be there, he said, some of the hidden treasures we have. of the national conference.” is involved in leadership roles within to give attendees practical, hands-on Some of the prayer spaces that we’re The conference will be boasting a the Church, related to catechetical answers to questions. planning on developing are going large roster of local speakers, includ- ministry. Coates added that Bishop While catechetical leaders are usu- to highlight the richness of not only ing Cheryl Calire, director of Pro-Life Malone served as the director of reli- ally thought of as associated with reli- Buffalo, but also New York state and Activities; Father Joseph Gatto, rector gious education in the Archdiocese of gious education, the conference is also our spiritual heritage. It’s a moment of Christ the King Seminary in East Boston. aimed at other diocesan and parish of pride.” Aurora; and Kathryn Goller, director “He has worked with parish lead- leaders as well. Coates said it will have Maureen Poulin, one of the Life- of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. ers, and on the national scene as well,” something for youth ministry leaders, long Faith Formation department’s “Bishop (Richard J.) Malone is Coates said. “He knows the need to RCIA coordinators, adult faith forma- associate directors, said the planners a keynote speaker,” Coates said. “He have a real heart for Christ, and an tion leaders and even clergy, all of have been soliciting a number of made a welcome and an invitation for appreciation for what’s driving our whom are welcome to attend and hear volunteers from around the diocese, people to come to Buffalo. We tweeted mission and ministry.” what the diverse group of speakers who will be serving in hospitality and it out in the diocese last week. (The Coates said the conference will has to say about faith formation. assisting with registration. video) has gone to the membership of give people throughout the diocese For a full list of conference speak- “We’ve got volunteers who’ll be NCCL as well.” a connection to the larger Church. ers and events or to register, call 716- working with liturgy every day, and Mario Vinti, also an associate di- She said it will be a time to meet and 847-5510 or visit www.nccl.org. St. Joseph University School alumnus returns to share success story How does a high school dropout financial services rising to president downs – and help in- got lucky. “I’ve been up and I’ve been grow up to become president and and chief executive officer of MBNA spire students to their down. Up is better.” chief executive officer of two interna- International, a $2.6 billion dollar credit possibilities. Blewett will be in the St. Joseph tional banks, run multi-million dollar card bank in the United Kingdom and The book, “A University Parish community room enterprises, manage over a thousand Ireland. Following that, he was presi- Lucky Boy from Buf- after all Masses throughout the week- employees and socialize with a queen? dent and chief executive officer of Bank falo,” tells the story of end of May 2 and 3. Mass times are “Luck,” says author Patrick Blewett. One International, which he expanded a young man whose 4:30 p.m. on Saturday; and 8:30, 10 On May 1, seventh- and eighth- in Ottawa, and Cardiff, Wales. He Patrick life could have gone and 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. All proceeds grade students at St. Joseph University returned to MBNA and retired in 2003. Blewett terribly wrong had he from the sales of the book will be do- School in Buffalo, as well as their BETA Blewett attended St. Joseph Univer- not seen and taken nated to the school. Club members (St. Joseph University sity School from 1952 to 1960. After opportunities that came his way. From Blewett will also have a a book sign- School honor roll) will have the oppor- visiting the school recently and being dropping out of high school, to joining ing at Barnes & Noble in Amherst on tunity to meet the author, hear a bit of impressed by the many good things the army and going to Vietnam, a life Saturday, May 2. his life story, and ask questions. happening there, Blewett volunteered changing event, Blewett came home For more information call Susan Blewett is a self-made successful his time to meet with students and with a determination to avoid mistakes Burns at 716-833-0298, ext. 313, or businessman. He spent 33 years in discuss his book, his life – the ups and and correct missteps. Blewett said he email [email protected]. 16 Western New York Catholic April 2015 Our Lady of Pompeii to host Growth in the Spirit seminar By Kimberlee Sabshin Archdiocese of New York, has spoken reach out to everyone, our families as Staff Reporter at national conferences on the topic well as our neighbors and those in our of charismatic renewal and organized community, to encourage people to For Catholics who would like to international retreats. be a part of the New Evangelization,” gain a better understanding of the role “By opening yourselves up to God Scheeda said. “A lot of people seem to of the Holy Spirit in their prayer and through the teachings of this seminar, be intimidated by that word, ‘evangeli- faith lives, the diocesan office of Charis- you will be equipped with a fresh zeal zation,’ because their first thought is the matic Renewal is sponsoring a Growth of life and holiness in the New Evange- evangelists that they hear on TV or on in the Spirit seminar on Saturday, April lization,” Scheeda said. “This is some- the radio. It’s just the very fact of being 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Our Lady thing we hear so much, our Holy Father able to speak about our story.” of Pompeii Parish in Lancaster. and our bishop (Richard J. Malone) Scheeda said the seminar is meant “It is not only for people who have speaking about.” to better equip the average Catholic gone to a Life in the Spirit seminar; it is Years ago, the Charismatic Renewal for the New Evangelization and to for everyone,” said Anthony Scheeda, office had a basic Christian maturity grow in holiness. associate director of the Office of Char- seminar as a follow-up to the Life in “We’re all called to this,” Scheeda said. ismatic Renewal and event organizer. the Spirit seminar. It also aimed to help File Photo “Some people think it’s not an achievable “There’s so much there, including the participants establish a better under- Anthony Scheeda (second from right) goal. It is definitely achievable.” encouragement we’re going to be get- standing of the Holy Spirit’s role in their takes part in a group discussion at a Attendees to the seminar are asked ting from these talks. It’s a very power- lives, as well as grow in their own faith seminar in the diocese. to bring a brown-bag lunch. Refresh- ful seminar.” lives. The Growth in the Spirit seminar ments, including coffee, will be avail- Growth in the Spirit is based on a will be an updated way of delivering able. There is no registration fee or book by Sister Nancy Kellar, SC, titled, this message. revamping that basic Christian matu- prior registration, but good will dona- “There’s Always More: Expecting New “Basic Christian maturity was the rity course, Sister Nancy, who worked tions will be accepted. Fire,” which is designed to be used way to go years ago, and it’s still a good closely with the National Service Com- For more information call the for retreats or by prayer groups. Sister process,” Scheeda said. “Through the mittee, came up with some ideas and Charismatic Renewal Office at Our Nancy, who was previously coordi- years, as a result of the National Service put them on paper.” Lady of Pompeii Parish at 716-683- nator of charismatic renewal for the Committee meeting and discussing “We all have this responsibility to 6522, ext. 114. ““MMuusisci ca nadn dM Memeomrioesr”ies” Music aAn servicedA service toM remember toe remember mthose weo thoselover i wee loves “Music andA service M eto remembermor ithosees we” love TheThe service service will featurewill feature songs songsthat will that inspire will inspireandA upliftservice and you upliftto as remember we you remember as those we rememberthose we love we have those we have loved.The Poems service and will pieces feature will songsbe interspersed that will throughout inspire and the uplift program you along as we with remember the reading those we have loved. 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Pre-registration is required. 447-6205 or chsbuffalo.org/events 18 Western New York Catholic April 2015 Pope Francis speaks of Easter hope and joy VATICAN CITY (CNA) — During warning “helps us to go outside our a general audience Pope Francis sadnesses and to open ourselves to emphasized the certainty of Christ’s joy and to hope,” which remove “the presence in the world today, noting stones from the grave and push us to how His resurrection is an invitation announce the Good News to others.” to reject sin and be open to joy and Pope Francis also noted how the hope. Gospel account shows three examples “In these days we celebrate of a “life-changing encounter with with joy the great mystery of the the Risen Lord,” – Thomas, Mary resurrection of Christ,” he said to Magdalene and the travelers on the crowds packed into St. Peter’s Square. road to Emmaus – which all invite us “With the resurrection, all has to the same experience. been made new and fresh; hope has “Like Thomas, we need to grasp been poured out upon our world.” the reality of Christ’s rising to new During his remarks, the pope life,” he said. “Like Mary Magdalene, commented on the Gospel reading we need to hear Jesus’ voice calling from Luke, chapter 24, where the our name. And like the travelers on angel appears to the women at Jesus’ the road to Emmaus, we need to find tomb and says to them: “Why do you renewed joy and hope by recognizing seek the living among the dead?” that the Lord is ever at our side.” “It’s not easy to accept the Pope Francis observed that presence of the resurrected in the Catholic News Agency although these disciples “sought midst of us,” Pope Francis reflected. the living among the dead,” Jesus Pope Francis during a general audience in St. Peter’s Square. “The question that the angel directed “led them, by different paths, to to the women that Easter morning, faith in Him and the power of His ‘Why do you seek the living among resurrection.” the dead?’ we must also ask ourselves.” complacency.” “Each time we lose hope or do not “He challenges each of us to seek Pope Francis outlined the “When we are seduced by have the strength to pray, each time Him, the Living One, and to leave relevance of the angel’s words for power and the things of this world, that we feel alone or abandoned by behind everything that holds us back today, explaining that we seek the forgetting God and neighbor, when friends, and even God, each time we from encountering Him and sharing living among the dead “every time we put our hope in worldly vanities, feel like prisoners of our sins.” in the rebirth, the freedom and the we enclose ourselves in selfishness or in money or in success,” he said. The pontiff said that the angel’s hope which He alone can give.” Preparing for the Resurrection By Father Robert M. Yetter We are now working on earth to Adalbert’s, we bring our loved ones to build the Kingdom of God in this be memorialized at their final resting The Resurrection of Jesus reminds world and the world to come. Our place. Cemeteries are forever and us of the basic belief of our faith as loved ones are with us for all days. the Church of Buffalo is committed St. Paul expressed perfectly in his Our Catholic cemeteries provide us to maintain our diocesan cemeteries first letter to the Corinthians 15:14 with a place of remembrance where and the 103 parish cemeteries in the “… and if Christ has not been raised, we can go to commemorate the lives eight counties. This “work,” if we can then empty too is our preaching; of our loved ones and prayerfully call it this, is the work of all Catholics. empty too your faith.” reflect upon what their lives meant In this season of Easter, we have Hopefully, we have prepared to us. the 50 days ahead of us to reflect ourselves throughout the days of Each Memorial Day, I celebrate upon the Paschal Mystery of the Lent to worthily celebrate the feast Mass in our parish cemetery at Passion, Death and Resurrection of of the Resurrection. In His ministry, St. Mary’s on County Road in Jesus. In this mystery, we die to sin Jesus respected life in every way from Swormville, and I remind everyone to rise to new life with the Lord. May children to those preparing for death. that the cemetery is an extension the season of Easter remind us of this His great miracle that we heard at of the parish. It is here that, what Father Robert M. Yetter aspect of our faith as we believe in the the end of Lent proclaimed, “Lazarus we celebrate at the Eucharist takes sanctity of human life. come forth.” It is very difficult to our faith to the next level. It is here Father Robert M. Yetter is pastor explain this teaching of resurrection on sacred ground that we show our here in Western New York. Whether of St. Mary Parish, Swormville, and of the dead, but it is new life that Catholic faith to the world. at Mount Olivet, Gate of Heaven, a member of the board of Catholic Jesus was called to and what we will Of course, this also pertains to Assumption, Holy Cross, Holy Cemeteries of the Roman Catholic be called to. the Catholic Cemeteries of Buffalo Sepulchre, Queen of Heaven or St. Diocese of Buffalo Inc. April 2015 Western New York Catholic 19 High school community helps clean, furnish home for immigrant family More than 50 members of the St. Mary’s High get everyone at St. Mary’s involved – the students, the School community, including members of the student teachers, the alumni.” senate, faculty, staff and parents, spent a recent Satur- Murphy was happy so many people showed up to day morning on the West Side of Buffalo cleaning and help. She said it was amazing how much was donated. furnishing a home for a refugee family. “I think this project also opens the eyes of the Working in cooperation with Journey’s End, an students, to bring them back down to earth,” Murphy organization that welcomes refugees and provides them said. “Many of us have never seen a house like this, to with a variety of services as they arrive in Buffalo, have tires and boards spread all over the place. It was students scrubbed the house from top to bottom, put nice that we could make it nice to, I know it sounds like furniture and other household items in all the rooms, a cliché, to turn a house into a home.” hung curtains, constructed beds, and prepared the house Tytka said the entire project went very well. so that the guest family will feel welcome and at home. “The students were very interested in helping,” Lynn Tytka, co-moderator of the student senate, said Tytka said. “They showed a lot of compassion for this working with Journey’s End was a perfect opportunity family, wanting to make the house a home and make for the school to reach out in service to the community. Courtesy of St. Mary’s High School them feel welcome.” “Every year, the student senate does a service Senior Tia Piotrowski (left) and junior Kendra “It was great to go out into our own community to project,” Tytka said. “This year, one of our seniors help someone coming to Buffalo, to make them feel suggested Journey’s End because she had worked with Ciezki stand with the sign they placed on the mantle. welcome,” said Austin Klink, president of the student them in the past.” senate. “It was great that the whole school was in- The service project began before Christmas as the Students were assigned different tasks throughout volved with this project, from donating items to actually whole school contributed helpful items to furnish the the house including removing items left by the previ- going there to prepare the house. I hope that more peo- house. This included furniture, cribs, strollers, dish- ous residents, cleaning all the rooms, shoveling all the ple will be involved in a project like this in the future, to ware, toiletry, drapery and more. Students waited for entrance ways, and bringing in and setting up all the see from start to finish how we can help people.” Journey’s End to find a house on which to work. The donated items. Once everything was in place, students Junior Kendra Ciezki described the project as awe- school senate was notified early in February that a made a sign to welcome the family to their new home. some. house was found. “It was great that we can make such a difference “Instead of just donating items, we had the chance Students, moderators and families gathered at St. in the lives of other people,” said senior Kayla Mur- to see the change from an empty house to a livable Mary’s to load all the donated items into vehicles for phy, the student who recommended the Journey’s End home,” Ciezki said. “I wish we could do more projects the trip to the city. project to the student senate. “It’s great that we can like this, to spend a little time to directly help a family.”

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OPEN Friday & Saturday: 5 pm (last seating 9:30 pm) 839-5788 22 Western New York Catholic April 2015 Respect Life Committee to host conference on end-of-life topics By Kimberlee Sabshin Father Dennis “Many families have members Staff Reporter Fronczak, pastor who are ill and people who are home of Our Lady Of trying to take care of them,” Conboy While a difficult topic, the Pompeii Parish, said. “They get burned out. So the prospect of end-of-life care is one stands with the idea of adult daycare was one aspect. nearly everyone must face at some Respect Life Hospice is not strictly for cancer, point. In order to make choices easier Committee. but for other problems as well, for local families, the Respect Life Courtesy of so that was another target group. Committee of Our Lady of Pompeii Our Lady of Pompeii Parish There are a lot of people who don’t Parish in Lancaster has organized understand what health care proxies a conference designed to inform are and why they need them, so we families about caring for aging or ill pursued a Catholic hospital chaplain family members with dignity and in on that. People put off taking care accordance with Catholic teaching. of their wills and trusts, and basic The End of Life Topics instruments people need to make it Conference will take place on easy when the time comes, so we got Tuesday, May 7, from 6:30 to 9 frantically seeking out places to get care drives. While its ministry mainly an elder care attorney.” p.m., at Our Lady of Pompeii parish help or some guidance. Even as far focuses on abortion, their mission Conboy feels people go about auditorium at 129 Laverack Ave. A as when it comes to having a family also deals with other pro-life issues their daily lives without planning variety of speakers will discuss nine member passing away, frantically up to and including making sure for the future or, in particular, for topics ranging from adult day care going to the funeral home, and all people are cared for properly as they emergencies. He called his attending and respite, to hospice and health that. It’s been on my mind for quite a near the end of their lives. a pre-planning session one of the best care proxies. while as we’ve attended respect life Last October, Conboy mentioned things he had ever done. “I have experienced it in my meetings.” to the other committee members that “We won’t be able to give everyone own family with my relatives,” said The parish Respect Life being pro-life is about helping people all the answers they need, but at least Michael Conboy, a member of the Committee has been quite active over from beginning to end. Committee it will give them a basic idea of what parish Respect Life and Stewardship a number of years, and organizes members discussed and decided one is out there and available, so when the committees. “You have someone events, such as the annual Life Chain of the big things that arises is adult time comes, there is a sense of where who gets seriously ill, and you’re and diaper, clothing, toy and baby day care. to go to get help,” Conboy said. 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Our Lady of Fatima Shrine to mark special anniversaries Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in and Friday from noon to 4 p.m. Lewiston, directed by the Barnabite Healing Masses are celebrated the Fathers, has the opportunity this year first Sunday of the month, from May of celebrating the golden anniversary through November, at 6:30 p.m. of the laying of the dome chapel’s Tens of thousands of pilgrims cornerstone in 1965, and the ruby visit the shrine annually from across (40th) anniversary of the dome the U.S., Canada and around the chapel’s designation as a basilica in world. Over the years, annual daylong 1975. celebrations of faith, family and The Clerics Regular of St. Paul culture by Italians, Poles, Filipinos, (Barnabite Fathers) came to the U.S. Koreans, Eritreans and Latinos have in the early 1950s, seeking to recruit come to reflect this diversity. French American seminarians. Their search Canadians, Chinese, Lebanese, took them through many dioceses Chaldeans, Indonesians, Indians and across the country before arriving many more also visit annually. The in Buffalo. Then Bishop Joseph Byzantine and Maronite Rites have Aloysius Burke (1952-1962), granted been celebrated at Fatima Shrine. The permission for the Barnabites to build New York state Knights of Columbus their seminary in this diocese. make an annual pilgrimage as well. In 1954, Walter and Helen Ciurzak, Decades have passed, but the hearing the Barnabites needed a place Barnabite mission remains, fostering to build a residence, offered the fathers priestly vocations and honoring Our Courtesy of Our Lady of Fatima Shrine 15 acres of their farmland in Lewiston. Lady by spreading the Fatima message They made a humble request for a Many retreats and devotions take place at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine where of praying the rosary for world peace small grotto in honor of Our Lady to thousands of pilgrims visit annually. and praying for the conversion of be built behind the future seminary hearts. in thanksgiving for favors received to accommodate the vast numbers and Ministry at the Shrine includes the While the Barnabite Fathers through the intercession of the Blessed needs of the pilgrims. Construction offering of daily Mass and confession. celebrate their two special Mother. With the greatly anticipated of the present day basilica began in The shrine is also a venue for daylong anniversaries this year, they are also release of the Fatima secrets in 1960, 1959, which was dedicated in 1965, youth, confirmation and adult retreats. looking forward to celebrating the great numbers of pilgrims began and conferred with the title of basilica Sunday devotions include the rosary shrine’s 60th anniversary in 2016, and coming to Lewiston as early as 1956, in 1975 by Pope Paul VI. The humble and Benediction at 3 p.m. First celebrating an even greater anniversary to seek protection under the mantle of request for a small grotto is, today, the Saturday devotions include 3:30 p.m. in 2017, the 100th anniversary of Our Lady. National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady rosary, and Mass at 4 p.m. Eucharistic Our Lady’s apparitions to the three A simple grotto was not sufficient of Fatima. adoration is held every Wednesday shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. 24 Western New York Catholic Retreats, Shrines and Pilgrimages April 2015 Proximo Travel helps get most out of journey Proximo Travel LLC is a Catholic religious brothers and sisters on our tour company like no other, trips at no charge.” embracing people of all faiths. With Most of the travel groups tend 24/7 customer service and care as its to be small to medium in size. number one priority, the company There have also been some very large groups with very popular ONLY looks to treat people traveling with them like family. priests. The prices never change 10 MILES FROM “All you have to do is decide whether there are eight (minimum) NIAGARA FALLS, when and where you would like to people or 40 on the tour. 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Last guides will be there to assist you www.center-of-renewal.org year, the company had 147 priests with every need you may have. registered with them and this year All our tour guides are extremely Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance there are more than 300. knowledgeable and do their best to and Christian Charity Holy Name Province “We hope to continue expanding see that you get the most out of your and adding more and more over trip and have a memorable time. time,” Griffin said. “The Eucharist You will never be rushed or have to is celebrated every day on our worry about being left behind. We          pilgrimages. We have had the honor care about the traveler seeing the   to host many bishops, priests, world on their own terms. We’re  deacons and their wives, and here to make that happen.”                                                  Pilgrimage planned to Divine Mercy Shrine         The Society of Our Lady of has stated in his message for      Divine Mercy is sponsoring a Divine Mercy Sunday in 2006 that                   pilgrimage to the Divine Mercy “Divine Mercy is not a secondary  Headline       Shrine in Stockbridge, Mass., for devotion, but an integral dimension   St. Faustina Day on Oct. 4-6. The of Christian faith and prayer.” On    price of the trip will be covered with Divine Mercy Sunday 2008, he said,  donations and fundraisers. “Mercy is the central nucleus of the  The purpose of the bus pilgrimage Gospel message.”       is to promote the Divine Mercy Two fundraising events will help   devotion in Western New York. support the pilgrimage. An Italian   The Divine Mercy Shrine is part buffet and Chinese auction will  of the vast apostolate of the Marians take place at St. Michael Church in    of the Immaculate Conception. They Buffalo on Sunday, May 3, from 1      have worked with St. John Paul II to to 3 p.m. The rosary, along with a   promote the Divine Mercy devotion. praise and worship concert, will take    Father Joseph Jarzebowski, MIC, place at St. Jude the Apostle Church    saved the diary of St. Maria Faustina in North Tonawanda on Monday,   from the Nazis and brought it to the May 11, at 7 p.m.   United States. St. John Paul II told Anyone interested in the

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            be Apostles of Divine Mercy. may contact Donna Marie at 716-    Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI 627-4187. April 2015 Retreats, Shrines and Pilgrimages Western New York Catholic 25 Center of Renewal at Stella Niagara In today’s hurry-up world, achieving a genuine The 40-year history of the Center of Renewal break is often impossible. That is the very reason why Retreat and Conference Center has evolved to create a retreat center exists, to help “retreat” from the hustle a peaceful retreat and meeting site offering various and bustle world to take time for ourselves. types of sponsored and directed retreats located Laypeople and religious alike can benefit from within the same building. Multiple meeting rooms, a retreat and the Center of Renewal Retreat and dining and sleeping rooms make it the perfect site for Conference Center at Stella Niagara offers the perfect pensive rest and spiritual insight. respite for all. This tranquil 93-bed facility is located The facility features wireless Internet access, at Stella Niagara in the Town of Lewiston, only 10 elevator and ramps to aid accessibility in the miles north of Niagara Falls on the Lower Niagara building, new pillow-top mattresses and pillows, River. new room curtains and bedspreads, new furniture The retreat center, sponsored by the Sisters of St. and upgraded décor in meeting rooms, plenty of free Francis of Penance and Christian Charity Holy Name parking, and much more. The Stella Niagara 134- Province, celebrated its 40th anniversary as a retreat acre campus also includes a nature trail, labyrinth, center last year. The staff of the retreat center looks River Chapel overlooking the Lower Niagara River, forward to decades more, meeting the ever-changing peace garden, outdoor Stations of the Cross, outdoor needs of its many individual and group retreatants. areas for reflective walks, outdoor recreational sports The retreat center is very proud of its Courtesy of Center of Renewal fields, plus use of an indoor pool, healing massage, sponsorship by the Catholic order of sisters, and The Center of Renewal Retreat and Conference along with reflexology and Pysanky Ukranian egg extends its mission to all faiths and not-for-profits, Center offers a peaceful retreat and meeting site workshops (with advance notice). having adopted the slogan, “Enjoy Our Interfaith overlooking the Lower Niagara River. Over the years, many groups and individuals Hospitality!” Rabbi Sue Levi Elwell of Philadelphia have chosen the Center of Renewal Retreat and was seeking an interfaith retreat center for a family Center of Renewal went out of its way to welcome Conference Center at Stella Niagara for private reunion last year, and chose the Center of Renewal. us, even providing a special private room and linens retreats, faith-based family reunions or crafters’ “I’ve learned over the years that staying at a for our family’s Sabbath meal. We were so pleased in events, church retreats, leadership or staff spiritual retreat center typically offers a warm, 2014 that we have already booked a return trip for development days, study sites to prepare for welcoming atmosphere,” Rabbi Elwell said. “The our faith-based family reunion this year.” See Center of Renewal page 26 2015 PILGRIMAGES 1-800-565-3619 WWW.QSTOURS.COM Pilgrimage planned to Divine Mercy Shrine Prices starting at $2,699 ~ Prices are ALL-INCLUSIVE with Airfare from anywhere in the continental USA Canadian Several trips to different destinations: the Holy Land; Dollars PORTUGAL, SPAIN, FRANCE, ITALY June 10 - June 25 $4,120 Italy; France, Portugal & Spain; Poland; Medjugorje, Sept 16 - October 1 $4,138 Lourdes & Fatima; Ireland & Scotland; England; Austria, Germany & Switzerland; Greece & Turkey; ENGLAND, IRELAND & SCOTLAND October 14 - 28 $4,222 El Camino de Santiago; Viking Cruises; Caribbean HOLY LAND April 26 - May 4 $2,865 Cruises; Budapest; Prague; Our Lady of Guadalupe; November 10 - 18 $2,875 Domestic Destinations; etc... MEDJUGORJE September 29 - October 6 $2,233 SPAIN, FRANCE, MONACO, October 14 - 29 $4,111 We also specialize in custom trips for ITALY & MEDJUGORJE

Bishops, Priests and Deacons. GREECE, TURKEY & ITALY June 9 - 20 $3,984 - Featuring 3-night Greek Islands Cruise Call us 24/7 855-842-8001 JOIN US TO SEE THE SHROUD OF TURIN IN SPRING 2015! www.proximotravel.com 508-340-9370 THE SHROUD OF TURIN IS ON DISPLAY ONCE EVERY 10 YEARS. [email protected] Carmela Manago ALL-INCLUSIVE, Air fare & taxes from Toronto, 1st class hotels, [email protected] Executive Director daily (Mass, breakfast, dinner), entrance fees per itinerary, etc. 26 Western New York Catholic Retreats, Shrines and Pilgrimages April 2015

Nawas International Center of Renewal services include spiritual director ITALYITALY PILGRIMAGE PILGRIMAGE From page 25 and values-based organizational upon the Way of St. James (el Camino professional exams or dissertation development, she also serves as the de Santiago) in Spain. Retreat and 11 Days:11 November Days: November 9-19, 9 2015- 19, 2015 visiting writing, or to reserve a meeting room lead facilitator for Leadership Niagara workshop presenter James Gehrke Florence • Assisivisiting • Sorrento • Pompeii • Romeand overnight rooms for one to 93 and Leadership Youth of Niagara of Utah will bring his international Florence • Assisi •hosted Sorrento by people. Communities. The retreat center staff experience to this topic, having PompeiiFather • Rome Paul R. Bossi Customized training or staff is available to help along with planning, planned a memorable weekend retreat Pastor, Blessed Sacrament Church, Buffalo NY hosted by workshops are also available through to help enhance a group’s learning for all. $3295 from Toronto the Center of Renewal’s executive experiences and spiritual journeys. Mission Statement: The Center (Air/land tour price is $2695 plus $600 government taxes/airline fuel surcharges) Father Paul R. Bossi director, Nancy P. Askins. As a The center also has spiritual of Renewal Inc. at Stella Niagara is a Pastor,ITALY Blessed PILGRIMAGE Sacrament Church Buffalo, NY master trainer and certified facilitator directors available for private community of service. In the spirit 11 Days: November 9 - 19, 2015 specializing in mission integration retreatants by advance request. In of St. Francis of Assisi, we provide visiting $3,295 from Toronto addition, the Center of Renewal hospitality, promote spiritual growth (Air/landFlorence • Assisitour price • Sorrento is $2,695 • Pompeii plus $600• Rome hosted by periodically offers sponsored and and foster the development of people. government taxes/airlineFather Paul R. fuelBossi surcharges) Pastor, BlessedFor information:Sacrament Church, Buffalo NY directed retreats on a daily, weekend or Individuals and groups are welcome to $3295 from Toronto ITALY and POPE Tel:(Air/land (716) tour 884-0053 price is $2695 plus • $600 Email: government [email protected] taxes/airline fuel surcharges) weekly basis. One unique upcoming this environment of peace and beauty. with Fr. Matt Nycz example, “My Personal Legacy For further information contact Venice, Florence, Siena, Assisi, Rome Pilgrimage Retreat: The Way to the Center of Renewal Retreat and November 4-14, 2015 Individual Excellence,” is scheduled Conference Center at Stella Niagara at for Sept. 25-27, and is structured as a 716-754-7376 or email hospitality@ Contact: (716)366-7266 pilgrimage retreat-workshop, based center-of-renewal.org. [email protected] 3-day extension to Dunkirk parish to host pilgrimage Padre Pio places, St. Michael the Archangel Cave, DUNKIRK — The Adult Education Those on the pilgrimage will have Veil of Veronica, and Faith Formation Committee of St. breakfast at the hotel on Sept. 26. The and Eucharistic Miracle. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish has finalized day will be spent at the National Shrine plans for a pilgrimage to the National of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and include Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Sept. Mass, a walking tour of the shrine and 25 through Sept. 27. The Shrine is a tour of the museum. Lunch will be Join Fr. Peter Zaczynski located in Emmitsburg, Md. served at the shrine. Dinner will take on a tour of This is the 40th anniversary of the place in the area. The pilgrimage will Where traveling COACH is first class! canonization of the parish’s patron leave the hotel after breakfast Sept. Where traveling COACH is first class! Czech Republic & saint. Parishioners, as well as anyone 27 and return to Dunkirk early in the Where traveling COACH is first class! Where traveling COACH is first class! interested, are invited to join this evening. Pope Francis pilgrimage to honor St. Elizabeth Ann Price of the pilgrimage is $375 Pope Pope Francis Seton. per person based on 50 travelers, or Papal Visit Poland The schedule for this trip includes $400 per person based on 40 travelers. Papal Visit leaving Dunkirk by bus on the morning Supplement for single rooms is $125. PhiladelphiaPapal Visit Prague, Wroclaw, of Sept. 25, arriving in Emmitsburg at Reservations will be accepted at the PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia Czestochowa, Krakow, and approximately 5 p.m. Participants will parish rectory, with a $100 deposit. The Sept. Philadelphia 25-­‐28, 2015 Fr. Peter’s hometown of check into Sleep Inn (rate based on bus is not wheelchair accessible. Sept. Sept. 25-­‐28, 2015 2015 double occupancy) where dinner will be For further information contact Kedzierzyn-Kozle Marsh Miller at 716-366-4268. Sept. A A trip trip 25-­‐28, of a a lifetime! 2015 lifetime! served. •Luxury A Motor C trip oach Transportatio of n •Three a lifetime! Nights Hotel Experience the Shrine of Infant of Prague, •Luxury Motor Coach Transportation •Three Nights Hotel •Travel •Luxury Hostess Motor Coach Fully Transportatio Escorted n •Three •Applicable Nights Taxes d & Standar Hotel •Travel Hostess Fully Escorted •Applicable Taxes d & Standar Our Lady of Czestochowa (Black Madonna) •Travel Gratuity A Hostess •Two trip Fully Dinners Escorted of • Three •Applicable a Breakfasts lifetime! • Festival of Taxes d & Standar Gratuity •Two Dinners • Three Breakfasts • Festival of Gratuity •Two Dinners • Three Breakfasts • Festival of and Divine Mercy in Krakow, Vacation in Kennebunk Beach, Maine! •Luxury Families Families Motor •PAPAL •PAPAL Coach Transportatio HOLY HOLY MASS n MASS •Three •Admission •Admission Nights to Franklin to Franklin Hotel •Travel Institute’s Institute’s Families Hostess Exhibit, Exhibit, •PAPAL Fully “Splendor “Splendor HOLY Escorted of MASS of •Applicable the the •Admission Vatican” Vatican” to Franklin • Philadelphia Taxes d & Standar • Philadelphia Auschwitz Memorial, and much more. Institute’s Gratuity Tour Tour Exhibit, •Two • Luggage • Luggage Dinners “Splendor Handling • of & S & Special pecial Three the Gift G ift Breakfasts Vatican” • Festival of • Philadelphia Families Tour •PAPAL • Luggage HOLY Handling MASS & Special •Admission Gift to Franklin Come with us for an unforgettable journey Institute’s 716 716 Exhibit, -­‐-­‐ 649649 “Splendor -­‐96949694 of the Vatican” • Philadelphia into the history, culture, religion, art and G Start your day with our G Choose from 65 Tour 716 • Luggage -­‐649 Handling -­‐9694 & Special Gift www.KnowHowTours.comwww.KnowHowTours.com cuisine of the people of Czech Republic and full breakfast. Stroll the rooms, with own www.KnowHowTours.com716-­‐649-­‐9694 Poland. Enjoy festive meals with folklore beach, Kennebunkport AC, bath & cable entertainment. Very leisurely paced. www.KnowHowTours.com shops, & enjoy our pool. TV. August 17-27, 2015 G Visit the beautiful G Meeting rooms & Space limited. Deadline for reservations April 24, 2015 Monastery,Franciscan with daily Guestfor House retreats Hotel Retreat Any questions, contact Fr. Peter at Mass, gift shop & G On the scenic Sacred Heart Parish in Lakewood shrines. trolley route 716-763-2815 26 Beach Ave., Kennebunk, ME • 207-967-4865 • (844)253-2972 or email: [email protected] [email protected] • www.franciscanguesthouse.com April 2015 Western New York Catholic 27 Niagara Falls parish starts programs for youth, young adults

A year ago, Father Jacek Mazur, The program, for youth and young Each FNE unit has a priest or pastor of St. Mary of the Cataract and adults ages 7 to 24, meets at Divine chaplain who guides the explorers as Divine Mercy Parishes in Niagara Mercy Parish hall on Friday evenings they strive to become ordinary saints Falls, was looking for a program to from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The program is through the example of their fathers reach the youth of his city parishes. open to Christian youth of all denomi- and leaders who are also striving to He wanted it to be fun and faithful to nations. become ordinary saints. the teachings of the Church. Father The meeting, which followed The Niagara River Explorers was Mazur knew that many children were Mass, featured guest speaker Paul designed to develop fun, fitness and not getting much exposure to the faith, Ritchi of Toronto, the Federation of faith. The program heavily emphasizes and this new youth ministry might be North American Explorers commis- outdoor skills, teamwork and Catho- a “candle in the darkness.” sioner. Ritchi said that the FNE is a lic devotions. Each meeting includes With his new evangelization ef- member movement of the Federation action games, leadership development forts, Father Mazur found not one, but of Scouts and Guides of Europe which and outdoor skills development. two new youth programs: the Little was started in 1956 and has units in 20 The meetings end with a few min- Flowers for girls, and the Federation countries, including Canada and the utes of devotions: the Divine Mercy of North American Explorers for boys. United States. The Niagara Falls group Chaplet, Eucharistic adoration or Both programs are Catholic in phi- is the first FNE unit in the Diocese of meditation. Also, hikes, campouts and losophy, values and implementation. Buffalo, and the first in New York state. Courtesy of St. Mary of the Cataract Parish canoeing are vital parts of the program Both are relatively new to the diocese. The Federation of North American Niagara River Explorers take part in and summer activities include a two Each Federation of North Ameri- Explorers and its founding counter- the first anniversary Mass at St. Mary week summer camp and canoe trips in can Explorers unit has its own name, part, the FSE, have received Vatican of the Cataract Church in Niagara Ontario, accompanied by a priest who and the local unit’s name is the Niagara recognition as a Lay Association of the Falls. serves as chaplain and mentor. River Explorers. Pontifical Right. The goal of the FNE is For further information contact The Niagara River Explorers is a to develop boys into men of Christian teaches, and who believe and practice Father Jacek Mazur, Nicole Brier, Catholic outdoor adventure program values, who can stand up in a culture their faith. While the culture may Little Flowers leader, at 716-392-5563 which recently participated in a Mass that is often hostile to Christian values, head down certain directions, the FNE or Dennis Darby, Niagara River Ex- at St. Mary of the Cataract Church. men who know what the Gospel holds fast to its Catholic faith. plorers leader, at 716-285-8737.

“Having a transplant changed my life, and I’m highly appreciative of the family that donated. I hope I do justice to the person that donated their cornea.”

Miguel Santos - Cornea Recipient, Deacon at Holy Cross Parish

Visit www.unyts.org and register as a donor today. 28 Western New York Catholic April 2015 St. John Paul II called for Divine Mercy Sunday St. John Paul II designated the depths of human suffering, a cry for second Sunday of Easter to be mercy seems to rise. In those places Divine Mercy Sunday in a surprise where hatred and the thirst for announcement at the canonization revenge are overwhelming, where on April 30, 2000, of Sister Faustina war brings suffering and the death Kowalska, a Polish nun who died in of innocents, one needs the grace of Krakow in 1938. mercy to pacify the minds and the The essence of St. Faustina’s hearts and make peace spring forth. mission was to proclaim God’s In those places where there is less mercy toward every human being. respect for life and human dignity, Her spiritual legacy to the Church one needs the merciful love of God, is one of devotion to Divine Mercy, in whose light we see the ineffable inspired by a vision in which Jesus value of every single human be- asked that a painting be made of ing. Mercy is needed to ensure that His image with the invocation “Je- every injustice may find its solution sus, I trust in You” appearing below. in the splendor of truth. St. Faustina also wrote in her “So today, in this sanctuary, I diary that the Lord said to her: “Po- solemnly wish to entrust the world land is dear to My heart in a very to Divine Mercy. I do so with the special way. If Poland is faithful and File Photo burning desire that the message of obedient to My Will, I will raise it God’s merciful love, proclaimed high in power and sanctity; it will A giant image of St. John Paul II hangs from the colonnade of St. Peter’s here through St. Faustina, may project the spark that will light the Square before his beatification in April 2011. reach all the inhabitants of the earth world and prepare it for My second and fill their hearts with hope. coming.” This spark out of Poland “Right from the beginning of (of Divine Mercy) my special task,” May this message spread from this was certainly St. John Paul II him- my ministry in St. Peter’s See in said St. John Paul II at the Shrine place to our beloved homeland and self. Rome, I considered this message of Merciful Love in Italy in 1981. throughout the world. May the “Providence has assigned it to me binding promise of the Lord Jesus in the present situation of man, the be fulfilled: from here has to come Church and the world. It could be out “the spark that will prepare the Jesus I Trust in You said that precisely this situation world for His final coming.” assigned that message to me as my St. John Paul II had prepared Divine MercySunday task before God.” a short homily from his deathbed During his last journey to Po- that was to be read on Divine Mercy April 12, 2015 land in August of 2002, the Holy Sunday. It was indeed read, not by St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church • 1700 N. French Road, Getzville Father visited the Divine Mercy him but by a Vatican official after Shrine of Lagiewniki, near Krakow, the Mass at St. Peter’s for the eternal Celebrant Rev. Robert Wozniak where St. Faustina lived and died. repose of St. John Paul II. It was “How much the world is in need an urgent plea for a greater under- 1:30 pm - Confession of the mercy of God today,” St. John standing of Divine Mercy and was 2:00 pm - Rosary Paul II said during his visit to Po- read as follows: 2:45 pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy land. “In every continent, from the “As a gift to humanity, which sometimes seems bewildered and 3:00 pm - Mass ST. PHILIP DIVINE MERCY NOVENA overwhelmed by the power of evil, (Prayers for healing immediately after Mass) THE APOSTLE Day 1 Good Friday 4/3/15 6:00 pm selfishness, and fear, the Risen Lord Queen of Peace Healing Ministry R.C. CHURCH Day 2 Holy Saturday 4/4/15 6:00 pm offers His love that pardons, rec- Day 3 Easter Sunday 4/5/15 1:30 pm onciles, and reopens hearts to love. 950 Losson Road The novena of the Divine Mercy starts on Good Friday and should be recited Day 4 Monday 4/6/15 7:00 pm Cheektowaga, NY It is a love that converts hearts and every day (preferably at 3:00 pm) throughout the week until Divine Mercy Sunday 14227 Day 5 Tuesday 4/7/15 7:00 pm gives peace. How much the world “Daughter, when you go to confession, to this fountain of My mercy, the Blood and Water which came Day 6 Wednesday 4/8/15 7:00 pm needs to understand and accept forth from My Heart always flows down upon your soul and ennobles it. Every time you go to confession, Day 7 Thursday 4/9/15 7:00 pm immerse yourself entirely in My mercy, with great trust, so that I may pour the bounty of My grace upon Day 8 Friday 4/10/15 7:00 pm Divine Mercy. Lord, who reveals your soul. When you approach the confessional, know this, that I Myself am waiting there for you. I (Confessions Friday 6 - 7 pm) the Father’s love by Your death and am only hidden by the priest, but I Myself act in your soul. Here the misery of the soul meets the God Day 9 Saturday 4/11/15 7:30 pm Resurrection, we believe in You and of mercy. Tell souls that from this fount of mercy (7) souls draw graces slowly with the vessel of trust. If their trust is great, there is no limit to My generosity. The torrents of grace inundate humble souls. The DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY confidently repeat to You today: proud remain always in poverty and misery, because My grace turns away from them to humble souls.” APRIL 12, 2015 Jesus, I trust in You; have mercy (Diary, 1602) 2:45 pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy Novena www.queenofpeacehealingministry.org upon us and upon the whole world. Jesus I trust in You 3:00 pm Mass Amen.”

April 2015 Western New York Catholic 29 Hymns of Hope concert to benefit Roswell Swiatek Studios Inc NORTH TONAWANDA — Can- Hymns of Hope began several Church Painting and cer affects everyone from the patient years ago as a way to remember and Restoration Specialists and caregivers, to family and friends. recognize the contributions of two Stained Glass Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish will prominent music ministers at Our Plaster Repair Lady of Czestochowa Parish, Laurie Statues host the third annual Hymns of Hope Gilding concert on Sunday, April 26, at 2 p.m. Mourgas and Joan Connell, both of Stenciling in the church on Oliver and Center whom passed away from complications Murals avenues. The concert is a time for of breast cancer. The first two concerts Carpentry reflection on God’s love for us, espe- were dedicated to those affected by Consultation cially in times of trial, such as a major breast cancer. It was decided to expand Fully Insured illness. This faith community will come the focus to all forms of cancer. A free Photo: Mural Conservation of Marion Rzeznik’s Disputa, Corpus Christi Church, Buffalo NY together to feel God’s compassion will offering will be taken during the www.SwiatekStudios.com 716-597-6683 [email protected] and offer prayers of hope and healing concert, with the proceeds donated to through hymns and songs. Roswell Park Alliance Foundation. Anyone unable to attend but wish- th Several Tonawanda area music brating Our 186 Anniver ministry groups will perform hymns ing to donate may send a check to the Cele sary “Meet Me in St. Louis” and songs of hope and healing. The OLC Ministry Center, 57 Center Ave., Prayer of the Faithful will include peti- North Tonawanda, NY 14120, mak- Weekday Masses - Monday thru Friday 12:05pm tions for those currently living with can- ing the check payable to Roswell Park Weekend Masses - Saturday 4 pm ■ Sunday 9 am and 11 am cer, those in remission, those who have Cancer Institute. succumbed and all caregivers and medi- A reception will take place in the Main and Edward Streets, Buffalo, NY 14202-1505 cal staff. There will be a special blessing church hall after the concert. All are Phone: (716) 852-6040 ■ Fax: (716) 853-9225 ■ Handicap Accessible for all in attendance. A cross of hope will invited to attend. email: [email protected] ■ www.stlouisrcchurch.org allow people to honor an individual by For further information contact Sue writing the name on a paper heart and Busch at 716-873-5657, or sbusch526@

attaching it to the drape on the cross. roadrunner.com. FOUNDED Oldest Catholic Church in Diocese of Buffalo IN 1829 Camp brings youth together for service, fun, faith Catholic Heart Work Camp out of their comfort zones and serve has announced a week of camp in others. Some of the camp’s service Ogdensburg from June 28 to July 4 for projects include home repair, day care LEARN ROSARY MAKING a time to serve others, grow closer to centers, painting, indoor cleaning and God and make new friends. Groups yard work. The camp is also a time to A Catholic Tradition SAVILLE’S of high school and college students grow deeper in faith. Through prayer OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT and their chaperones from across and the sacraments, participants will Contact us for 3900 Taylor Rd. 3459 Harlem Rd the Northeast will be converging on be renewed in their love of the Catholic a catalog and Orchard Park, NY Cheektowaga, NY Ogdensburg to take part in five days of faith. 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Area residents Kate Cumbo and improvements to the race, including All are Allison Violante are the co-chairper- real time scoring using a smart phone sons for the event which will be held app and a live leaderboard. All partici- XT1 LT42 throughout the Village of Lewiston. pants will receive a ticket to the after- WE SERVICE ALL BRANDS Last year more than 20 teams party of food and beverages at Bailey Unique involving more than 200 individuals O’Riley’s. off took part in the fun event. Teams must Sponsors are currently being sought Diocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities any riding consist of five to 10 participants. Regis- for teams and the event. Crisis Pregnancy-Abortion $50lawnmower tration is $25 per participant. Registra- For information on sponsorship con- Alternatives & Healing Hotline over $1499 tion forms are now available at www. tact the Mount St. Mary’s Foundation at (716) 847-2205 10% off parts msmh.org. 716-298-2143. Coupon expires 9/30/15 30 Western New York Catholic April 2015 Canisius and Xavier partner Kenmore school students hear about fire safety to offer leadership programming Firefighter Zach MacFadden of the Ellwood Fire Department of Canisius College in Buffalo and education and certificate programs. Tonawanda presented a fire safety Xavier University in Cincinnati “We are thrilled that Canisius has seminar to kindergarteners of St. John have partnered to offer professional joined our Executive Education Jump the Baptist School in Kenmore. What development programming in Western Start Network,” said Bruce Miller, made the visit extra special is that the New York. The Canisius Center for director of the Xavier Leadership students’ teacher, Elaine Cambria, also Professional Development and Xavier’s Center. “We are also exploring Canisius taught MacFadden when he attended Leadership Center will join to offer programming that Xavier can in turn St. John’s School. several new programs beginning in May offer to our clients.” “I would have never thought when 2015. Programs to be offered in I was a kid that I would someday be “The Canisius Center for partnership with Xavier as part of back giving a presentation, much less Professional Development has Today’s Health Care Leader Series with the same teacher in the same been dedicated to the training and include Servant Leadership for Health classroom,” MacFadden said. “It’s really development of the Western New York Care, Influencing Without Authority exciting to be here.” business community for more than three for Health Care and the Lean Certificate MacFadden spoke to the group decades,” said John J. Hurley, president Program for Health Care. of 40 kindergartners about the of Canisius. “We are happy to partner “Canisius is a leader in business importance of fire safety in the home. with Xavier, a fellow Jesuit University, training programs,” said Frank Swiatek, He was impressed by the students’ which will allow us to offer additional, executive-in-residence for the Center awareness of the safety issue, including Courtesy of St. John the Baptist School cutting-edge professional programs for Professional Development. “We Mara Richey’s response to “Stop, drop, Firefighter Zach MacFadden speaks to through our CPD.” look forward to this collaboration with and roll” should your clothing catch on students at St. John the Baptist School In 2014, XLC launched the Executive Xavier which will enable us to expand fire. in Kenmore. Education Jump Start Network, our offerings to include health care The children were also able to give collaborating with other colleges and programming.” him solid examples of when to dial universities to rapidly expand their For more information contact 911 for an emergency. MacFadden importance of picking up toys when current offerings by including Xavier’s the Canisius College Office of Public demonstrated how to crawl low to the done playing to ensure clear paths. He nationally recognized executive Relations at 716-888-2790. ground during a fire and reinforced the also answered their questions.

The ST. Jude CenTer Pastoral Ministry to the Buffalo General Medical Center Travel With Friends Join Ramblin’ Lou & Joanie Mass Schedule Here are some of the tours planned Monday - Friday 11 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. for 2015 ... dates are subject to change:

Saturday 3:30 p.m. Harlan/Swift Auditorium at Buffalo General Hospital Apr. 23-26 Renfro Valley, KY - Loretta Lynn 4:30 p.m. St. Jude Center Apr. 29-May 1 Amishlands - Lancaster, PA - Vince Gill May 27-31 New York City/Washington, D.C. (sold out) Sunday 8:45 a.m. • 10 a.m. (Hungarian) • 11:15 a.m. • 12:30 p.m. (English) June 2-5 Connecticut River Valley/Foxwoods Casino Novena to St. Jude every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. June 10 Walters Family Show - Bright, Ontario Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Every First Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 6-9 Frankenmüth/Mackinac Island July 22 Grand River Luncheon Cruise - Caledonia, Ontario Ongoing Events Aug. 27-Sept. 5 WXRL Nova Scotia/New England Cruise (10 days) Bereavement Support Group every first Tuesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 13-19 Branson, MO Prosthetic Support Group every third Tuesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 25-Oct. 1 Nashville/Dollywood/Grand Ole Opry Oct. 5-7 Amishlands - Lancaster, PA - “Joseph” Nov. 12-14 Festival of Lights-Oglebay Park-Mountaineer Casino Pastoral Institute Program Nov. 19-23 Christmas at the Opryland Hotel/Nashville/Grand Ole Opry Applications Being Accepted For a FREE brochure, phone (716) 681-1313 Office Hours Mon-Fri 9-5 Rev. Richard H. Augustyn, Director • Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to Noon WXRL - 1300 AM - “CLASSIC COUNTRY” 760 Ellicott Street • Buffalo, New York 14203 • (716) 882-2987 Bringing you the BEST IN COUNTRY for the past 45 years! April 2015 Western New York Catholic 31

A Year of Consecrated Life By Paula De Angelis-Stein pot luck dinner. Once the chicken is Daybreak TV Productions complete, Father Seil welcomes his guests into his kitchen to share in some In 2013, Pope Francis announced food, fellowship and fun. a Year of Consecrated Life. This Sister Jennifer, who is working worldwide celebration began the first towards her final vows as a Sister of Sunday of Advent, Nov. 30, 2014, and Mercy, will be showing Father Seil ends Feb. 2, 2016, the World Day of how to prepare a vegetarian dish from Consecrated Life. South America using chick peas and Monastic life, the orders of virgins, curry. Father Sajda, the president and hermits, are just a few of the many of St. Francis High School in Athol forms of consecrated life. St. John Springs, will help Father Seil make a Paul II described consecrated life as portabella mushroom sandwich topped “the many branches, which sinks its with cheddar cheese and a black bean roots into the Gospel and brings forth spread. abundant fruit in every season of the Tune into “Our Daily Bread” on Church’s life.” Saturday, April 11, at 5:30 a.m. and To help celebrate the Year of 12 noon on WKBW-TV Ch. 7, to Consecrated Life, Father Paul D. Seil, hear more. And remember to check host of “Our Daily Bread,” invites Sister the website at www.odbtv.org for Jennifer Wilson, RSM, and Father the recipe. Entire “Our Daily Bread” Michael Sajda, OFM, into the kitchen episodes are now on our YouTube to talk about their vocation. channel. I invite you to “like” us on Courtesy of Daybreak TV Productions Before talking with his guests, the Daybreak Facebook page and Father Seil prepares a chicken in a follow us on our Tumblr page, paula- On this month’s episode of “Our Daily Bread,” host Father Paul D. Seil prepares pot, perfect for a Sunday supper or a ourdailybread.tumblr.com. food with Sister Jennifer Wilson, RSM.

Annual Saint Ann German Mass at St. Louis Church Sunday, April 19, 2015 “INTERACTIVE THEATRE AT ITS BEST 12:30 PM AND FULL OF LAUGHS!” — THE NY TIMES 780 Main St. (at Goodell) in Buffalo (Parking & access off Franklin St.) Lasset uns beten!

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Television Guide April 2015

FOX-TV TIME WARNER T-W T-W T-W T-W T-W T-W WUTV ERIE/SUBURBS BUFFALO BATAVIA JAMESTOWN LOCKPORT NIAGARA FALLS OLEAN Ch 29 Ch 20 Ch 20 Ch 32 Ch 19 Ch 20 Ch 20 Ch 6

Our Daily Bread Wednesday Sunday Tuesday Monday 2:30pm Wednesday Wednesday 8:30pm 1:00pm 6:00pm Friday 1:00pm 8:30pm 1:30pm

Realfaith TV Friday Sunday Wednesday 9:30pm 2:00pm 1:00pm

Daybreak programming Sunday Tuesday Wednesday 1:30pm 10:30pm 2:00pm

Sunday Televised Mass Sunday Sunday 4:35pm Sunday Tuesday Monday-Friday Sunday 1:00pm Sunday 6:05pm Wednesday 7:30am Thursday 8:30pm 12:30pm 6:30pm 8:30pm Wednesday 11:00pm Thursday 8:30pm 2:30pm

The Daily Mass Daily 12:05pm Mon.-Fri. Daily Noon at St. Joseph Cathedral 6:00pm Noon 6:05pm April Highlights The Sunday Our Daily Bread Televised Mass Saturday, April 11, at 5:30 a.m. and noon on WKBW-TV Mass celebrants are Bishop Richard J. Malone (April Channel 7. See above grid for 5), Father Jeffrey Nowak (April 12), Father Michael repeats. Burzynski (April 19) and Msgr. Paul Litwin (left, April 26). See the above grid for times and stations. Watch Bishop Malone’s “Consider This ...” at youtube.com/daybreaktv.

Radio Schedule

CITIES PROGRAM STATION DAY TIME Batavia Mass (first Sunday of month) WBTA-AM (1490) Sunday 10:30am American Catholic Radio WLOF-FM (101.7) Sunday 1:30pm Bajo el Manto de Maria WLOF-FM (101.7) Sunday 4:00pm of “Apostle Peace” The Daily Mass from WLOF-FM (101.7) Mon-Fri 9:00pm St. Joseph Cathedral WLOF-FM (101.7) Sunday 7:00am Father Justin Rosary Hour Buffalo CIAO-AM (530) Saturday 8:00pm www.rosaryhour.net WXRL-AM (1300) Sunday 3:00pm Mass at St. Stanislaus WLOF-FM (101.7) Sunday Noon

WLOF-FM (101.7) Saturday 3:00pm Mercy Times with Amy Betros A 90-minute biography on the The Ukrainian Catholic Hour WJJL-AM (1440) Sunday 2:00pm life and death WNY Catholic Weekly WXRL-AM (1300) Sunday 6:30am Dunkirk Mass from Holy Trinity Church WDOE-AM (1410) Sunday 8:30am of Sister Karen Hornell Marian Hour Radio Rosary WLEA-AM (1480) Sunday 7:00am Catholic News and Views WJTN-AM (1240) Sunday 7:40am Klimczak, SSJ Jamestown WNY Catholic Weekly WJTN-AM (1240) Sunday 7:00pm Lockport Catholic Today WLVL-AM (1340) Sunday 8:30am DVD Enclosed is my check $ ______for ______DVD(s) Springville Catholic Today WSPQ-AM (1330) Sunday 8:00am special price Name 00 USD Warsaw WNY Catholic Weekly WCJW-AM (1140) Sunday 6:30am $13 Address Crossroads WLSV-AM (790) Sunday 9:00am City ______State ______Zip ______Wellsville Lift Your Heart WLSV-AM (790) Sunday 10:00am Telephone ______(Pre-paid only. Price WLOF-FM (101.7) Catholic programming 24 hours a day includes tax and shipping. Make check payable to: DAYBREAK TV PRODUCTIONS 1-3 weeks for delivery.) Diocese of Buffalo, 795 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203 The Catholic Channel Sirius 129 Visit our website: www.daybreaktv.org for XM 129 April 2015 Western New York Catholic 33

110 youths named altar servers of the year The role of an By Patrick J. Buechi altar server Staff Reporter Altar servers perform most The Bishop’s Altar Server of the functions of the former Award was presented to 110 “minor order” of ordained cler- young people from across the ics known as acolytes, from Diocese of Buffalo Feb. 28 at St. the Greek word akolouthos or Joseph Cathedral in downtown attendant. Church writings from Buffalo. The award was established the second and third centuries 46 years ago to honor an altar discuss the role of acolytes, giv- server from each parish for his ing the office great importance or her dedication and service to and honor in the history of the the Church. Bishop Richard J. Church. Altar servers today are Malone presented a medal to each not ordained, but are ‘commis- honoree. sioned’ by their parish priest. Father Walter J. Szczesny, The primary role of the altar director of vocations for the server is to assist the priest in the diocese, counts knowledge, Patrick McPartland/Staff Photographer celebration of the liturgy dur- punctuality and spirituality as the ing Mass. This is done through Altar servers from around the Diocese of Buffalo receive their medals from Bishop specific actions and by setting an trademarks of a good altar server. Richard J. Malone at the annual Altar Server Awards ceremony at St. Joseph Cathedral. Knowing the sequence of the example to the congregation by active participation in the liturgy Mass is key. A server must be the servers, handpicking five from the find my calling,” she said. (hymns, responses, etc.), by look- ready when the priest needs him awardees to stand with him. He uses this Being a part of Mass and aiding ing alert and sitting or standing or her. It helps to know the proper time to tell the young people to be open priests has become a family trait. Her at the appropriate times. names of the items used in liturgy. to where God may be calling them. father, Brian, received a Knights of Servers carry the cross, the If a priest asks for a purificator, a “In my homily I choose a reading the Altar award as a youth, and her processional candle(s), hold the good altar server knows where to that talks about ministry and service, grandfather Deacon John Ruh, serves book for the priest celebrant find that particular cloth in the and in my sermon, addressed to the at Queen of Heaven Parish in West when he is not at the altar, carry sacristy. young people, I’ll often times comment, Seneca. the incense and censer, present The server should also be ‘Thank you for what you have done for “I am really grateful for the the bread, wine and water to the reliable, showing up 10-15 serving here. Many of you have told me opportunity to receive this award, priest during the preparation of minutes early to help prepare the it’s fun; you enjoy it. Yes, but we know and I love the experience of serving the gifts or assist him when he altar before Mass. all the hard work you put into this.’ I say for the people of my church,” the receives the gifts from the peo- Although the servers are not to the deacons who I often teach in my 15-year-old said. ple, wash the hands of the priest the focal point of the Mass they class at the seminary, ‘Deacons, when Veronika Tibold, 16, has and assist the priest celebrant should remain solemn throughout you are ordained priests, you know how been serving for half her life at and deacon as necessary. the ceremony. much you can depend on altar servers Annunciation Parish in Elma. The Servers may not distribute “If they’re up there and they’re to make the liturgy meaningful for the award serves as a reminder of the Holy Communion unless they fidgeting, it’s going to distract people who are here.’” impact she has made in her parish, have been mandated for this from the liturgy. Just as a priest Father Szczesny uses the opportunity and the Church as a whole. function by the bishop. has a stage presence and can’t go to tell the young people who serve to be “My favorite part about altar Altar servers are on duty scratching his head, so too they open to a vocation in the Church. serving is being part of such an from the time they enter the have to have a presence up there,” “I hope you’re going to serve for involving ministry in my church. I sanctuary at the start of Mass Father Szczesny said. many, many years,” he says. “But just love having the opportunity to serve until they finish cleanup after the Emily Ruh of St. Amelia as you were called to be a server, you people at Mass, while helping spread end of Mass. During the Mass Parish in Tonawanda, one of the may be called someday to be a lector. the love of God,” she said. their duty station is the sanctu- recipients, began serving four You may be called someday to be a Tibold also trains altar servers ary and a server may not leave years ago as a way to connect to Eucharistic minister. You may be called and participates in her parish’s teen the sanctuary except as directed God through ministry. to serve on your parish council. And music ministry, POP Culture. Along by a priest, deacon or bodily “I like to altar serve because who knows if you’ll be called to be a with her work at Annunciation, she necessity. I enjoy learning about our faith priest, a sister, a deacon or a brother? So is a member of the diocesan Youth Altar servers must have re- through altar serving because I be open to serving in that way too.” Board and plans to travel to Poland ceived first confession and Holy am working with people who have For a full list of award recipients visit next year for World Youth Day. Communion. accepted the vocation of ministry, Father Szczesny serves as main www.buffalovocations.org/index.php/ and I think that it can help me celebrant of the Mass that honors parish/alter-servers/. 34 Western New York Catholic April 2015

Sound Board Sunrise Exchange honors Look back at the past and high school students peek into the future Two Ken-Ton area high Award, and according to her school seniors, Jade King guidance counselor, Suzanne By Christopher Kovach Much to my surprise from Cardinal O’Hara Maroshick, is a “fantastic St. Brendan on the Lake, however, all my fears and High School and Cailey student.” Newfane anxieties proved to be quite McGillicuddy from Mount She is president of the wrong. As soon as I walked St. Mary Academy, were Science Club and the Friends As we celebrate this into my homeroom on that honored at the Youth of the of Rachael Club, which Easter season we are first day of high school my Year program sponsored she has single-handedly reminded about how our fellow classmates welcomed by the Erie-Niagara Sunrise organized. She’s made a Church began and the values me with open arms. They Exchange Club at a breakfast video, Happiness Project, it was founded on. It is recognized that I was new meeting March 4 at the and has raised $5,000 also during this time when and they didn’t just ignore Olympic Restaurant, Town collecting bottles and cans many in our Church look to me. They wanted to know of Tonawanda. to help 11 needy families the future and think about who I was, where I went to King spoke of at holiday time. She started what kind of shape it will school, what kind of person her experiences at an a Lenten Project in 2004, be a decade or two down I was. By the end of that first Appalachian community which continues today. the road. This leaves many month I had felt that I had where she joined Church Her essay gave ways to worried. They are worried It’s not just the Catholic gone to school with these youth to make a difference in think about acts of kindness. that the youth of today will youth either. The non- people my entire life. Now I the lives of others. “Make someone smile,” not uphold our Church’s Catholic youth, whether they am probably one of the most A Girl Scout, she has she encouraged. She values when it comes time realize it or not, are living by well known people at the taken trips with the scouts suggested her classmates for them to lead the Church. the values and morals that school, and I still have no and family trips, including write down what they like According to the Jesus taught. Perhaps the best idea how that happened. nature tours of Florida’s about themselves, put it in a mainstream media their fears way to show this would be a I feel blessed to have Everglade regions, among pocket and look at it during are confirmed. According personal experience. gone to Starpoint. Looking other places. the day to remind themselves to the media, today’s teens The transition from back, I believe that Jesus sent She has worked as a of how good they are. are doing everything the middle school to high school me there to help me grow. Church volunteer and is vice The Erie-Niagara Church doesn’t want them to can be a very hard time for Before Starpoint I was the president of the National Sunrise Exchange Club is do. They’re always partying, young people, but it was shy, quiet kid who didn’t talk Honor Society as well as a part of a national service getting drunk, abusing especially difficult for myself. much. Now four years later, leader in a number of clubs organization whose principle drugs, getting pregnant, I was coming from a small, I am told that I am one of at school. areas of service include degrading other people, Catholic school of about the most outgoing people Her awards are many, youth, Americanism, and committing untold 200 students to Starpoint, a that others have ever known. from sports to volunteer and community service and numbers of violent crimes. fairly large public school of My time there has made me community service. child abuse prevention. The truth of the matter is around 1,000 students. My more confident in my faith She and her family live in The organization sponsors the exact opposite of what freshman class outnumbered and who I am as a person. It Pendleton. youth and senior projects, the media portrays. Studies the entire student body of has given me the confidence McGillicuddy, helps the disadvantaged and show that bad behaviors like my middle school. Suffice to to step up as a leader and valedictorian of her class, encourages good citizenship. drug use, teen pregnancy, say I was a bit nervous. I had attend events such as CLI lives with her family in Joanne Guercio, a club and violent crimes are at heard all the horror stories and become a member of the Town of Tonawanda, member, served as mistress an all time low. Teens are about public schools and the diocesan Youth Board. earned a Girl Scout Silver of ceremonies for the event. also treating others with it didn’t help matters that I Starpoint and the people greater respect. At events like was a shy and quiet kid in there have done so much for Volunteer opportunities available Catholic Leadership Institute middle school. I was scared me and I can never thank them enough for that. and the annual diocesan I would become like a small Young Christians at This has led me to believe youth convention, both of fish lost in the ocean. Those Work retreats now take that today’s youth are going which I have had the great fears seemed to be confirmed place across the diocese. to turn out just fine. So, as pleasure to attend, the youth as soon as I stepped off the Teens can volunteer in their you celebrate this Easter don’t care about who you bus on the first day of school. community, helping those in season be calm in knowing are, where you’re from or All I could see was a solid need. that the future of our Church what your past is. They treat mass of teenagers and I felt Visit dobyouth.org to find and our society are in good everyone as an equal and that if I didn’t keep moving one near you. they don’t put anyone down. I was going to be trampled. hands. April 2015 Western New York Catholic 35

Sound Board Local seniors named to Business First CLI imparts leadership skills to Youth Board 2015 All-WNY Academic Team By Kristina Corra What was really St. Gregory the Great nice about CLI is that Three Nardin Academy High were selected by a seven-member Parish, Williamsville all the teenagers were School seniors have been named to committee, which was made up of welcoming. There the Business First 2015 All-Western five college admissions directors and I am a co-captain weren’t any cliques or New York Academic Team. These two Business First editors. A total of this year's Diocesan groups. Drama and winners, who will be placed on this of 124 schools responded with 426 Youth Board. every day high school year’s list of the 100 most outstanding nominees. At the beginning issues weren’t an high school seniors in Western New “We continue to be extremely of this past summer, I occurrence at CLI. York’s eight-county region, were proud of our students, and humbled attended the Christian Each new day chosen for their records of academic by the spirit and hard work that Leadership Institute in provided fun-filled excellence, school leadership and they and their families devote to preparation for being on different activities. One community involvement. The top their education and formation,” said Youth Board. I was quite specific skill I learned at 25 were named to the first team, 25 Rebecca Reeder, principal of Nardin excited, and couldn’t CLI was to take the time runners-up to the second team, and Academy High School. wait to start up the to listen to others before another 50 to the special mention list. Kathryn Lukasiewicz, a senior year full of fun events, speaking. I couldn’t have thought of Members of the class of 2015, from Immaculata Academy in including Witness the Spirit, Da a better way to start off my upcoming Caroline Colpoys of Orchard Park, Hamburg, has qualified for the Bounce and, especially, Convention. year with Youth Board. and Maria Giaquinto of Grand second team for this year’s list of the CLI was a weeklong retreat that When our monthly meetings Island, were named to the first team; 100 most outstanding high school provided me the opportunity to started in September, I began with Maria Tompkins of Niagara Falls, was seniors in the eight-county region. learn skills to help me grow in my a foundation of friendship with named to the second team. “Katie is a self-starter who will go faith, create a solid foundation of the peers on Youth Board. It was “The competition for the out and change the world with grace Christian friendship, and strengthen refreshing to be around people academic team is intense,” said Jack and wisdom. I am very proud of her my leadership. The expectations I that understood what I believe in. Connors, Business First president and achievements thus far in life, and I held for this retreat were well beyond Together we have worked to offer publisher. “Of the almost 20,000 high know there will be many more,” said reached. That particular week was ideas and thoughts to enrich the faith school seniors in Western New York, Principal Jill Monaco. one that brought me closer to God life of the youth of our diocese. I 100 are selected for this honor.” The complete list of 100 honorees, through meeting many teenagers my look forward to finishing off the year Schools throughout the eight- along with their photos and profiles, age who held the same beliefs as I do. with my friends on Youth Board, and county area were asked to nominate will be published in Business First’s The retreat was long enough that I together with them, I hope to provide a maximum of four of their smartest 2015-2016 Guide to Western was able to create lasting friendships fresh ideas and a solid foundation for and most accomplished students New York Schools, which will hit with my peers. next year’s Youth Board. for consideration. The winners newsstands on June 12. Cardinal O’Hara High School expands dance program TONAWANDA — Cardinal four to five classical ballets, as well as O’Hara High School has seen modern styles such as hip hop, tap resurgence in their fine arts and jazz. They learn steps for each curriculum, particularly its dance style and then are tested and quizzed program. in the classroom as well as receive a When Patti Meyer started performance grade. teaching at the beginning of the There are two major 2013-14 school year, there were less performances during the school than 20 students filling three classes. year. The first is in December at This year she has six classes and 45 the school’s Christmas concert. students in the program. The second is in the spring at the Students are not only learning annual fine arts night. Meyer says steps and moves, but there is also the performances hold each student classroom work. They learn dance accountable and help them grow terminology, history and about as dancers. They get the experience important people in the industry. of going on stage before a live Courtesy of Cardinal O’Hara High School They learn about choreographers and audience. Members of Cardinal O’Hara High School’s dance program include (front, left to dancers who made different dance For more information visit www. right) Sarah Nogueira, Angelina Milkie, Wendy Paul; (back, left to right) Hyo Kyung styles popular. Meyer has them study cardinalohara.com. Kim (Alina), Patti Meyer and Elizabeth Mayer. 36 Western New York Catholic What’s Happening April 2015

Adoption Townsend St. Liturgy of the Hours followed by 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, place in the church hall at noon and the buffet served at 2 Canaseraga — Eucharistic benediction. The Divine Mercy for anyone who wishes to spend Assumption Parish, 435 p.m. Donation $10. A childless married couple adoration takes place every chaplet and rosary are recited time in adoration before the Amherst St., (use the Peter seeks to adopt a baby. Husband Thursday at St. Mary Parish, at 3 p.m. The patriotic rosary Blessed Sacrament. Enter the Street entrance) every Thursday Healing Masses is 37 and wife is 31; will love 6 North St., with exposition is recited every first Tuesday of church through the door under from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Getzville — The Queen of Peace your baby unconditionally at 10 a.m., followed by all day the month at 12:30 p.m. the arch between the school Healing Ministry will celebrate a and will be hands-on parents. adoration and benediction at Kenmore — Eucharistic and church. Chicken Dinner Mass for healing at 7:30 p.m., Financial security provided. 7 p.m. Confession available adoration is held in the St. John South Buffalo — Adoration Hamburg — SS. Peter & Paul with confessions at 6:30 p.m. Expenses paid. NY Court from 6 to 7 p.m. First Friday Neumann Chapel at St. John of the Blessed Sacrament is Parish, 68 East Main St., will and rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Pius X approved with home study. For exposition is at 7 p.m. followed the Baptist Parish, Englewood offered at Our Lady of Charity hold Chiavetta’s chicken dinner Church, 1700 North French Road, information contact Adam at by the rosary for life and silent and Belmont Avenue, Monday Parish, St. Ambrose worship on Sunday, April 19, from on Monday, April 27. 1-800-447-5527. adoration, with benediction at through Friday, 2 to 4 p.m.; Holy site, 65 Ridgewood Road, every 1:30 to 6 p.m. or until sold out. Pilgrimage 7:45 p.m. Hour Fridays, 1 to 2 p.m.; Holy first Wednesday of the month Tickets are $10. Proceeds Depew — Eucharistic adoration Hour Sundays, 3 to 4 p.m. from 3:30 p.m., ending with benefit the needy. Holy Land — Reservations are Adoration is held on the first Friday of benediction at 6:30 p.m. being accepted for the ultimate Lancaster — Our Lady of Conference Arcade — Adoration is held at every month at Blessed Mother Pompeii, 158 Laverack Ave., Tonawanda — Night of Two pilgrimage to the Holy Land for St. Mary Parish, 417 West Main Teresa of Calcutta Parish, 496 holds adoration of the Blessed Hearts, all night adoration, Lancaster — “Life from Nov. 11-20, 2015. This trip of a St., Thursdays and Fridays from Terrace Blvd., beginning with Sacrament every first Friday honoring the Sacred Heart Beginning to End,” an end-of- lifetime is hosted by Father Paul 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 585-492-5330 the 8 a.m. Mass and concluding from noon to 8 p.m. of Jesus and the Immaculate life conference providing basic Seil and Carolanne Kilichowski. Buffalo — Eucharistic at noon. The Chaplet of Divine Orchard Park — Eucharistic Heart of Mary, takes place at education to relieve the burden For more information call 716- adoration takes place at St. Mercy is recited at 11 a.m. adoration takes place at Nativity St. Amelia Church, 2999 Eggert of decision making, will be held 491-9431. Clare Parish,192 Elk St., on the Getzville — The Queen of of Our Lord Church, 43 Argyle Road, from 8 p.m. each first at Our Lady of Pompeii Parish first Friday of each month from Peace Healing Ministry will Place, 24/7. 716-998-0593 or Friday of the month to 8 a.m. Ministry Center, 129 Laverack Prayers for Peace 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. hold adoration of the Blessed 716-662-9339. Saturday. Ave., on Thursday, May 7, Getzville — Prayers for Peace Buffalo — SS. Columba-Brigid Sacrament every First Friday, at Orchard Park — St. Bernadette West Seneca — Queen of from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For more will be held at St. Pius X Church, Parish, 75 Hickory St., offers St. Pius X Church, 1700 North Church, 5930 South Abbott Heaven Parish, 4220 Seneca information call 716-683-6522. 1700 North French Road, Eucharistic adoration every French Road, from noon to 3 Road, offers 24/7 Eucharistic St., provides daily Eucharistic beginning at 2:30 p.m., on first Friday from 1 to 9 p.m., p.m., with rosary at 1:30 p.m. adoration. Entry code needed adoration 24/7. Anyone Sunday, April 19 and May 17. and every Thursday before first and Divine Chaplet at 2:30 p.m. after 3 p.m. Everyone welcome. interested in being a weekly Divine Mercy Sunday Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kenmore — St. Andrew Stop in or call 716-649-3090. adorer or a substitute, call Lancaster — A Divine Mercy Stations of the Cross Buffalo — St. Stanislaus Church, Elmwood and Sheridan Snyder — The Perpetual Nancy at 716-907-5368. Visitors Sunday service will take place Parish holds a Holy Hour with Drive, will hold Eucharistic Adoration Chapel at Christ the are welcome. A security code at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, Getzville — Stations of the Eucharistic adoration every adoration every Tuesday King Church, corner of Main is needed from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. 158 Laverack Ave., on April 12, Cross will be prayed at St. Pius first Friday of April through immediately after the noon Street and Lamarck Drive, is Williamsville — St. Gregory with adoration beginning at 2 X Church, 1700 North French December, from 6:30 to 7:30 Mass, ending at 4:15 p.m. open to the public from 7 a.m. to the Great Parish, 200 St. p.m., reconciliation from 2 to 3 Road, on the third Friday of p.m. in the church at 123 with evening prayer from the 7 p.m. daily and from 9 a.m. to Gregory Court, offers adoration p.m. and the Mercy Service at every month. of the Blessed Sacrament 24/7. 3 p.m. A security code is needed from Support Groups 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. 716-688-5678 Easter Buffet The Office of Family Life Charismatic Prayer Cheektowaga — An Easter Ministries is offering support buffet, sponsored by the programs for divorced and Protecting God’s Children Meetings Franciscan Benefactors, will separated persons in Western Parish and Catholic school employees and volunteers, over the age of 18, who work with children and Buffalo/Black Rock — A take place on Sunday, April 12, New York. 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Sister Mary Patrick Coleman, SSMN Sister Mary Patrick Patrick continued to serve THE NAME YOU CAN TRUST Coleman of the Sisters of St. as a part-time tutor with the FOR A COST YOU CAN AFFORD Mary of Namur passed away Literacy Volunteer Program •Preplanning •Serving all Faiths Feb. 24, 2015, in the health at Erie County Medical •Prefunding of funerals •Helping families in all care center of the Sisters of Center in Buffalo. in a FDIC insured account communities with dignity St. Francis at Stella Niagara As her health continued •Medicaid needs •Most accessible location •Veteran’s benefits •DVD picture tribute in Lewiston, at age 79. to decline, she moved to •Social Security benefits •Working compassionately Sister Mary Patrick, a Stella Niagara Health Center •Cremation needs with Hospice and UNYTS Buffalo native, graduated in Lewiston to live in the care from Mount St. Mary of the Sisters of St. Francis, DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. Academy in Kenmore and joined the where she stayed until her death. For more information call order in 1953, professing her vows in Sister Mary Patrick is survived by a 839-2818 1-800-741-1621 Fax:839-2842 1962. brother, Edward Coleman. Jed Dietrich www.thedietrichfuneralhome.com She taught at St. John the Baptist A funeral Mass was held in the School in Kenmore, Blessed Sacrament chapel of the Sisters of St. Francis in Tonawanda and St. Patrick in at Stella Niagara in Lewiston, with Lockport. After retiring from full-time burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery in teaching due to illness, Sister Mary Kenmore. Funeral Directors Sister Elizabeth Corry, OSF Sister Elizabeth Corry and chief executive officer of North Buffalo Williamsville died Feb. 7, 2015, in the health Our Lady of Lourdes. Under care center of St. Elizabeth her leadership, the hospital Motherhouse in Allegany. She began regional care programs REGER BEACH-TUYN was 91 years old. for chronic dialysis, kidney FUNERAL HOME FUNERAL HOME, INC. Elizabeth Ann Corry was and pancreatic transplants, When planning is important 5541 Main St., Williamsville born April 26, 1923, in Jersey open-heart surgery and other 3135 Main St. at Highgate City, N.J., to John and Ellen procedures, as well as other (Doherty) Corry. She joined community programs. 836-9969 632-1174 the Franciscan Sisters of She retired as president Allegany in 1949 and professed her final and CEO in 1995, but remained on vows in 1956. the hospital board and as advisor to Paul A. She received a degree in business her successor. In 2007, she moved to Pre-planned funeral administration from Fordham Tampa, Fla., and in 2008, to St. Elizabeth arrangements available University in the Bronx and a master’s Motherhouse. 4680 Clinton St. • West Seneca degree in hospital administration from Between 1983 and 1987, Sister KLOC (1/2 mile west of Transit) Columbia University, also in New York Elizabeth served as regional minister for City. She was CEO of St. Elizabeth’s her religious congregation. Blossom Chapels, Inc. 668-5666 Hospital in New York City from 1958- She is survived by a niece, Maureen 1961 and St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Young, DDS, and two nephews, Michael Boston, Mass. from 1961-1964. and Corry Short. In 1966, she was appointed assistant A funeral Mass was held in the administrator of Our Lady of Lourdes chapel of St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Hospital in Camden, N.J. From 1969 followed by burial in St. Bonaventure to 1995, Sister Elizabeth was president Cemetery in Allegany.

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From page 37 Hamburg, as well as at St. Hyacinth in D.C., Nazareth College in Rochester, Auburn. She also taught in Detroit and Niagara University, Fordham University Massachusetts. in the Bronx and the University of In 1970, she became a religious Detroit Mercy. education consultant in the Archdiocese In 1986, Sister Mary Rosaline of Detroit and, in 1976, the coordinator returned to Immaculata Academy, of the religious education program at where she served in religious education Holy Cross Parish in Springfield, Mass. and as a CCD coordinator and Later, she served as director of community vocation director. She religious education at St. Bernadette retired to the Colette Hilbert Health Parish in Hamburg and St. Stanislaus Center in 2005. in Chicopee, Mass. In 1982, she took She is survived by nieces, nephews, classes at the Franciscan Institute of cousins and their families. Bonaventure University. A funeral Mass was held at Sister Mary Rosaline also took Immaculate Conception Convent in PROMISE TO summer courses at the Catholic Hamburg, with burial in St. Stanislaus University of America in Washington, Cemetery in Cheektowaga. ProtectPLEDGE TO Sister Mary Elaine Malloy, RSM Sister Mary Elaine Malloy, Mercy Academy in Buffalo. If you have been abused or victimized by a member ofHeal the Catholic clergy . . . a Sister of Mercy, died Feb. While teaching, she received Please believe in the possibility for hope and healing. 22, 2015, in Mercy Center a master’s degree in history We encourage you to come forward and speak out. The Diocese of Buffalo has a victim assistance coordinator Health Care Unit in Buffalo, from Canisius College, also in who is available to obtain support for your needs, to at the age of 89. Buffalo. help make a formal complaint of abuse to the diocese, Grace Marie Malloy was Sister Mary Elaine served and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The victim assistance born March 10, 1925, in in the Philippines from 1960 coordinator for the Diocese of Buffalo is Buffalo, to Francis Patrick to 1982. After coming back Mary Ann C. Deibel-Braun, LCSW (716) 895-3010 and Julia (Canavan) Malloy. to the United States in 1983, She attended South Park she taught in Wellsville and High School in Buffalo before receiving served the Catholic Charities outreach a bachelor’s degree in English from program at SS. Columba-Brigid Parish D’Youville College, also in Buffalo. in Buffalo. The Boys Club of She entered religious life in She is survived by one brother, Jerry St. Francis 1946 and taught at several diocesan Malloy. elementary schools, as well as Bishop A funeral Mass was held in Mercy The Franciscans Quigley High School and Mount Center Chapel in Buffalo. Sister Mary Martinelle Niemiec, CSSF Help Sister Mary Martinelle a music teacher. In 1966, she Niemiec died Feb. 12, 2015, was appointed the assistant Brother in Blessed Mary Angela Care director of the music program Timothy Center in Buffalo. at the Villa Maria Institute to help Born Rose Niemiec Aug. of Music, also in Buffalo, 23, 1918, in Niagara Falls, and was made director in poor and to Matthew and Catherine 1970. The following year, she special families (Swidergal) Niemiec, she went to Europe to study art, Send redemption professed her perpetual vows architecture and calligraphy. S & H Greenstamps in 1944. In 1975, she joined Holy Campbell Soup She received a bachelor’s degree Apostles SS. Peter and Paul Convent in education from Mount St. Joseph in Buffalo, where she remained for labels and Teachers’ College, now Medaille College 23 years. In 1998, she returned to the in Buffalo, and a master’s degree in motherhouse in Buffalo until 2012, Most Needed music from the Catholic University of when she was transferred to Blessed Donations America in Washington, D.C. Mary Angela Care Center. Sister Mary Martinelle began She is survived by sisters, Annette teaching at St. John Gualbert School Martinkowski and Mary Schultz. Br. Timothy, OFM in Cheektowaga, and later Immaculate A funeral Mass was held in the St. Patrick’s Friary Heart of Mary Academy. When Villa Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent in 102 Seymour Street Maria School of Music opened in Buffalo. She was buried in St. Stanislaus Buffalo, NY 14210 Buffalo in 1956, she joined the faculty as Cemetery in Cheektowaga. OPENING Introducing the newest addition to Luxury Senior Apartments FALL 2015 • Beautifully appointed 1 & 2 bedroom apartments • Rent includes meals, all utilities, cable TV, Community housekeeping and linen service • Exclusive on-site amenities featuring a chapel with weekly mass, movie theater and café • No buy-in or entrance fee Call 240-RENT(7368) for more information, Distinctive or visit MontabaurHeights.com Part of the Brothers of Independent Living 4530 Ransom Road | Clarence, NY 14031 Mercy Community

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