THE CATHOLIC PARISHES OF FREDONIA, NY

ST. JOSEPH ST. ANTHONY of PADUA 145 E. Main Street 66 Cushing Street Fredonia, NY 14063 Fredonia, NY 14063 716-679-4116 716-679-4096 FAX 672-1352 / [email protected] FAX: 672-8576 / [email protected] 19th SUNDAY of the YEAR + AUGUST 9, 2020 + ORDER of WORSHIP

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON PRIEST: Lord, have mercy. ALL: Lord, have mercy. (Recited after the bell during the procession to the altar.) PRIEST: Christ, have mercy. ALL: Christ, have mercy. PEOPLE: Look to your covenant, O Lord, / PRIEST: Lord, have mercy. ALL: Lord, have mercy. and forget not the life of your poor ones for ever. Arise, O God, and defend your cause, / GLORIA And forget not the cries of those who seek you. Glory to God in the highest, PENITENTIAL ACT and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, I confess to almighty God we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, and to you, my brothers and sisters, Lord God, heavenly King, that I have greatly sinned O God, almighty Father. in my thoughts and in my words, Lord Jesus Christ, only begotten Son, in what I have done // and in what I have failed to do, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, (we strike our breasts three times during the next line:) you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; thru my fault, thru my fault, thru my most grievous fault; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; Therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, you are seated at the right hand of the Father, all the Angels and Saints, have mercy on us. and you, my brothers and sisters, For you alone are the Holy One, to pray for me to the Lord our God. you alone are the Lord, PRIEST: May Almighty God have mercy on us, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. with the Holy Spirit, ALL: Amen. in the glory of God the Father. Amen. PSALM RESPONSE THE MYSTERY OF FAITH Lord, let us see your kindness; PRIEST: The mystery of faith: and grant us your salvation.. ALL: (The people pray aloud one of the following options) GOSPEL ACCLAMATION A We proclaim your death, O Lord, LEADER: Alleluia, Alleluia. ALL: Alleluia, Alleluia. and profess your Resurrection LEADER: I wait for the Lord; / until you come again. or … my soul waits for his word. B When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, ALL: Alleluia, Alleluia. we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again. or ... APOSTLES’ CREED C Save us, Savior of the world, I believe in God, the Father Almighty, for by your Cross and Resurrection, Creator of heaven and earth, you have set us free. and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, GREAT AMEN (ALL BOW...) who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, PRIEST: Through him, with him, and in him, born of the Virgin Mary, O God, almighty Father, (ALL STAND ERECT...) in the unity of the Holy Spirit, suffered under Pontius Pilate, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever. was crucified, died and was buried; PEOPLE: Amen. He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; LAMB OF GOD He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God ALL: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, the Father Almighty; have mercy on us. from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, have mercy on us. the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. grant us peace. UNIVERSAL PRAYER COMMUNION ANTIPHON RESPONSE TO THE PETITIONS: Lord, hear our prayer. (Recited when the Priest receives the Body of Christ.)

AFTER CONCLUDING PRAYER OF THE PRESIDER: Amen. PEOPLE: O Jerusalem, glorify the Lord, PRAYERS DURING the OFFERTORY who gives you your fill of finest wheat. . PRIEST: Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for thru your goodness we have received the bread we offer you: PARISH PRAYER LIST fruit of the earth and work of human hands, it will become Please pray for: Maria B., Anthony & Sally Battaglia, Anita Byrne, Alan for us the bread of life. ALL: Blessed be God forever. Cave, Claire Connelly, Dorothy & her family, Pete & Mary Ellen Epolito, Gordon Fenton, John Galley, Henry Grosel Sr., Barb Kulig, PRIEST: Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for thru Georgiann & Jim Leone, Dave Lewandowski, Ray Lewandowski, your goodness we have received the wine we offer you: Caroline Ludwig, Sue Maggio, Helen Merrill, Mary Ann Nordstrom, Bill fruit of the vine and work of human hands, it will become Norris, Mary Notaro, Fr. Jim O’Connor, Tammy Rettig, Marilyn Richmond, Larry Sasso, Boo & Carter Rowland, Norma St. George, our spiritual drink. ALL: Blessed be God forever. Chuck Schibetta, Pat Schwertfager, Mario Serio, Jeanne Seybold, Linda PRIEST: Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and Seybold, Wally Sobilo, Ray Szymczak, Doris Till, Addison Volk, Sydni Winters, Richard Daniel Wollaston, Katie Yates, Fr. Charles Zadora, yours may be acceptable to God, the Almighty Father. missionaries and military personnel who serve away from home, and all who suffer or are in special need. ALL: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, Names remain on the list for a period of three months. If one desires to renew that request for subsequent three-month periods, please phone or for our good, email the office staff. Requests for sacraments for persons who are sick and the good of all his holy Church. or homebound may also be referred to the office staff. SANCTUS ALL: Holy, Holy, Holy / Lord God of hosts. COLLECTION TOTAL Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. August 2 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. St. Joseph: $1,702.00 + St. Anthony: $3,061.00 Hosanna in the highest. THE SOUNDS OF SILENCE In light of all this, perhaps it is less surprising that the Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Faith, Church has learned to use silence in her liturgy to great There I go, dating myself again! I’ve used a song title benefit—or, at least it can be of great benefit if we (the which, while it may have been new in my youth, has all Church) avail ourselves of it. It is often said that music but disappeared from the popular recollection. I don’t can take us beyond what words can express. Similarly, like to give bulletin articles generic, all-purpose titles silence can render us open to mysteries that are beyond such as the woefully stodgy From the Pastor’s Desk—as sound or may require an atmosphere of quiet in order to if that’s going to entice someone to read an article. I fig- be heard. ured that a song title might inspire a bit more inquisition. At the same time, an appreciation of silence isn’t always The truth is that I’ve wanted to write this article (or, what automatic, especially in a culture that is a busy and senso- may be a series of articles) for quite some time—months, ry-driven as ours. Silence isn’t merely the absence of years even. So, I didn’t want to give it a title that makes sound. For example, we can be on our computers or people yawn and move on. At the same time, my topic phones and our minds can be going a mile a minute. Such has something to do with silence, as those who keep read- a climate does nothing to plumb the riches that silence ing will discover in greater depth. Specifically, I am not can afford us. going to write so much about generic silence; rather, I It has been my experience that people can be terrified of shall write about three specific times of silence that occur silence. When I worked in retreat ministry and we were (or should occur) at Mass, and how they can be used to offering a “silent retreat,” I never had an opening night predispose our hearts to enter more profoundly into the when I didn’t have to meet with at least one person to experience of God’s love. calm their fears of spending some time in silence. I also Good stuff, eh? However, silence isn’t a very provocative do not know of anyone who regretted having come to a topic. It may even sound like something of a snooze. Yet, silent retreat. Of course, one must be open-minded to- I was rather stunned when I began to think about how of- ward silence. If one comes to silence with an attitude that ten “silence” is mentioned in song titles. There are old is expecting no challenges, but an easy passage, it is like- chestnuts like I Loved You Once in Silence from the musi- ly that silence’s treasures will go unmined. Like any dis- cal, Camelot, and the more well-known The Sounds of cipline—a word which comes from the same root as dis- Silence from the duo of Simon and Garfunkel in the cipleship—it takes time to grow, and is often appreciated 1960s, to offerings that came years later, for example Feel only after the discipline is mastered. the Silence (Goo Goo Dolls), Sons of the Silent Age Although there are many times when silence is effective (David Bowie), Out of the Silent Planet (Iron Maiden) in the liturgy, there are three silences that are not only of and The Silence (Bastille). For many, the celebration of particular importance, but are designated as a “must” in Christmas doesn’t feel right without singing Silent Night the rubrics: one before the Collect, a second between the at least once. First Reading and the Responsorial Psalm and a third be- Even with all these titles, I haven’t even begun to scratch fore the Prayer after Communion. I will treat these indi- the surface. It suggests to me that silence as a reality must vidually over the next few weeks. be more significant than we may think at first blush. Alt- Why bother? The rubrics put it this way: Sacred silence hough we are often starved for silence in our busy, some- also, as part of the celebration, is to be observed at the times frenetic culture, the fact that so many lyricists write designated times. Its purpose, however, depends on the about it (in a medium that demands to be audible!) signals time it occurs in each part of the celebration. In other that it’s more significant than we often realize. words, we run the risk of drawing less benefit from these Silence can be profound. Sometimes lovers—especially silences if we are not aware of their purpose in the liturgy. in those intimate moments that are beyond what words Next week, I’ll write about the first of these silences. Till can say—find silence more eloquent than sound. When then, God bless and keep you. one encounters the awe or power of God being manifest Devotedly in the Lord, in nature—think of the first time you saw Niagara Falls, Fr. Joe or maybe the last time you saw it—many of us greet such a moment by being silent. Sometimes silence begets mys- SOLEMNITY of the ASSUMPTION, 2020 tery of itself—we revel in a place or a time of day when For the sake of clarity: Bishop Scharfenberger has dis- silence prevails and the balm of quiet soothes the soul. pensed Catholics in the Diocese of Buffalo from the obli- Music scholars have spilt much ink over the silences in gation to attend mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obli- Beethoven’s corpus—how effectively he uses them and gation. This dispensationn includes, the Solemnity of the how essential they are to his work. And then there’s the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15th. film A Quiet Place where the use of silence effects artful- Still, this doesn’t mean that Catholics don’t celebrate ly a sense of mystery and suspense you could cut with a Mom’s entry into heaven. Be creative in your household! knife. Find ways to show your Catholic joy on this great feast! PARISH INFORMATION

PERSONNEL Rev. Joseph Anthony Walter, Pastor Deacon Michael Lemieux (St. Joseph Parish) Deacon Matthew Hens (St. Joseph Parish) Debbie Cosme-Rodriguez, Administrative Associate Mary Jo Kessler, Bulletin Editor Judith Bradley, Faith Formation (St. Joseph) 672-2647 JoAnn Catalano, Faith Formation (St. Anthony) 679-4096 John Galley, Trustee (St. Joseph) Steven Pantano, Trustee (St. Anthony) Janice Stokes, Trustee (St. Joseph) Paul Taddio, Trustee (St. Anthony)

CONTACT INFORMATION & OFFICE HOURS Office Hours: M-W-Th-F (closed Tuesdays) 8:30AM - 11:30AM (at St. Joseph Office) 12:30PM - 3:30PM (at St. Anthony Office) ST. JOSEPH Phone: (716) 679-4116 / Fax: 679-1352 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stjosephfredonia.org ST. ANTHONY Phone: (716) 679-4096 / Fax: 672-8576 Email: [email protected] Pastor’s Residence: 679-4050

MASS SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE Weekends: St Anthony: Sat. 4 pm, Sun. 9:30 am St. Joseph: Sun. 8 am, 11:15 am Weekdays: St Anthony: 8:15 am, Monday thru Friday Holy Days: Please check bulletin for schedule

CONFESSIONS By appointment (until further notice)

FREQUENTLY-REQUESTED PHONE NUMBERS St. Anthony Cemetery: 672-6657 or 672-7313 St. Joseph Cemetery: 679-7728 Northern Chautauqua Catholic School: 366-0630

ACT of SPIRITUAL COMMUNION My Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I long for You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though You have already come, I embrace You and unite myself entirely to You; never permit me to be separated from You. MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, August 8 - St. Dominic. Priest 4:00PM SA - Louise Frazita (+Anniv.) - family

NINETEENTH SUNDAY of the YEAR - August 9 8:00AM SJ - People of SS. Joseph & Anthony Parishes **** 8:00 AM Mass is Livestreamed**** 9:30AM SA - Joseph Castiglia - Ron & Paula Passafaro 11:15AM SJ - Edward Bynarowicz - Tom & Gerda Morrissey

MONDAY, August 10 - St. Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr 8:15AM SA - Charles Giambrone - the estate

TUESDAY, August 11 - St. Clare, Virgin 8:15AM SA - Joe Greco - Friends at the 8:15 Mass

WEDNESDAY, August 12 - St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Wife & Religious 8:15AM SA - “Thank you, Blessed Mother” - S.F.

THURSDAY, August 13—Sts. Pontian, Pope & Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs 8:15AM SA - “Thank You, St. Joseph” - S.F.

FRIDAY, August 14 - St. Maximilian Kolbe, Priest & Martyr 8:15AM SA - Adelita Ponciano (BD) - The Benns

SATURDAY, August 15 - SOLEMNITY of the ASSUMPTION of the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 4:00PM SA - Vinnie Castellana (BD) - Mom & Dad, Brothers & Sisters

TWENTIETH SUNDAY of the YEAR - August 16 8:00AM SJ - People of SS. Anthony & Joseph Parishes **** 8:00 AM Mass is Livestreamed**** 9:30AM SA - St. Rocco - The Laurito Family 11:15AM SJ - Marva Burt - Rita Lnch & Family

SA = at St. Anthony Church / SJ = at St. Joseph Church Mass via Livestream: 1. Go to youtube.com. 2. Search for St. Joseph Fredonia & go there. 3. Click on the icon for the Mass that you desire to view.

PARISH BULLETINS NOW MERGED Some months ago, the Pastoral Council of SS. Joseph and Anthony Parishes recommended to the pastor that the parish bulletins be merged to effect a financial bene- fit to both parishes. There is no other agenda; parishion- ers are encouraged not to read anything more into it. Mary Jo Kessler is the Bulletin Editor. Gratitude and Godspeed to Lauren Schwerk, who has served St. Antho- ny Parish as its Bulletin Editor and as a Secretary for many years. May God bless her for her faithful service. Wills • Trusts • Estate Planning • Real Estate FOLEY,FOLEY 242 E. Main St. • Fredonia, NY GUGINO COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE & PASSAFARO • PLUMBING • HEATING Attorneys at Law JoAnn Catalano, Educational Consultant SERVICE CENTER 366-5120 Cell 785-2406 Car Wash & Detailing • AIR CONDITIONING • 93 East Fourth St. • PO Box 50 Dunkirk, NY Email: [email protected] 679-0816 716 366-3677 • fax 716 366-3691 www.discoverytoys.com/JoAnnCatalano Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling 160 Cushing Street Dunkirk men rwmonu ts.com Your local hometown pharmacy 716-366-4070 965-2941 Specializing in serving our 679-0080 www.lakeshoresavings.com 39 Main Street • Forestville community with fast, friendly professional service and the highest quality of medicines and healthcare products. 10220 Rt. 60 • Fredonia, NY 716.672.8400 Greg Giambrone, Licensed Pharmacist St. Columban’s on the McGraw-Kowal Lake Retirement Home Funeral Home Warm, compassionate care 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk for men, women and couples. 366-1320 (716) 934-4515 Silver Creek, NY Family Owned & Operated A.D. Titus Monuments Trusted by Families for Generations “We Service What We Sell” Contact James McGee to place an ad today! 716-672-8456 10378 Bennett Rd. • Fredonia, NY [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6429 41 White St. • Fredonia, NY 14063 716 672 4365 www.titusmonuments.com Albert E. VanDette, RES ADD LUMBER 716-679-8420

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