St. Philip the Apostle R. C. Church Since 1967 950 Losson Road Cheektowaga NY 14227-2502 Pastor: Rev. David J. Borowiak Permanent Deacon: Walter N. Fudala February 23, 2020 Page Two St. Philip the Apostle
LITURGIES: RECTORY:………………………………….……6688370 Saturday ….:……..….……….…………4:30 pm & 6:30 pm MondayFriday….…9:00 amNoon and 1:00 pmM4:00 pm Sunday...:….……..…………….8:30 am, 10:30 am & Noon FAX: ……………….……….……………...………6683824 Daily...:……………Monday, Wednesday, Friday...7:00 am Email:………………………………[email protected] Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 am Website...…………….……..…stphiliptheapostleparish.org Vigil of Holyday ……….…….….…………….……..7:00 pm FAITH FORMATION:…………….……….…...6683344 Holyday:….…………………..….7:00 am, Noon & 7:00 pm Office Hours: (School Year) OUTREACH: Monday ………………………………..…10:00 am5:00 pm phone ..……….…………………………..6688370 ext. 220 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday...... 3:008:00 pm email…….……………………[email protected] Friday……………………………………………….….Closed MUSIC MINISTRY: Directors of Faith Formation Gr. 1 6, Sacraments of 1st Penance & 1st Eucharist…... Don Jenczka……………………………...6688370 ext. 231 Ronald Szczerbiak PARISH COUNCIL: Gr. 7 10, Sacrament of Confirmation……….Sharon Pikul email.……….………………………[email protected] email:………………………………[email protected] ====== SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: .. Saturday: 3:30 pm WEEKLY CALENDAR WEDDINGS: Arrangements should be made at least six MON, Feb 24: 7:00 pmNUshers Society Meeting East Wing, Msgr. Jasnski Center months in advance. FRI, Feb 28: 7:00 pmNBingo BAPTISMS: Held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month Msgr. Jasinski Center at 1:00 PM. Parents are asked to attend a baptismal preparation class prior to celebration of the sacrament. The ideal time to attend is during the pregnancy. BASKET RAFFLE DONATIONS Please call for an appointment. During our parish Polish Dinner, FUNERALS: Normally scheduled for 10:00 am we will once again have a basket raffle. We need to call on our gen- MINISTRY FOR THOSE UNABLE TO COME TO CHURCH: erous parishioners for donations Please notify the Rectory the names of those who are sick, for the March 29th event. This disabled, homebound, hospitalized, or in a nursing home. raffle brings in extra revenue. We also would greatly appreciate PARISH MEMBERSHIP: If you are interested in becoming basket donations from parish or- a member of our parish family, we ask you to call the ganizations and clubs in support of Rectory to arrange a reservation at our next Parish this parish fundraiser. Basket Registration meeting. Please notify the Rectory Office, values should be at least $25. if leaving the parish. Sign up to donate a basket at the ticket table in the vesti- PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Blessed prayer shawls are bule. Donations can be brought to the Rectory office during available for anyone suffering from illness. Contact the business hours. Thank you so very much for your support! Rectory to obtain one. RESPECT LIFE: Contact Julie Prestia, 6680544. BAPTIZED IN CHRIST DEVOTIONS: The Community of St. Philip’s welcomes with joy, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: last Tuesday of each month Noon6:00 pm Jacob Michael Cronmiller Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Mirabella Antonina Perez last Tuesday of each month at 3:00 pm Carson Michael Smith Disciples of Divine Mercy : who received new life in Christ through the Sacrament of for acts of mercy contact Sue O’Dell at 6834966 Baptism on Sunday, Feb. 16th. We congratulate their LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Letters of parents. May they grow together in love of God, in their faith and in each other. Recommendation can be issued only to members of our parish who are registered at least three months, regularly
attend Mass, and receive the sacraments. Regular use of envelopes indicates attendance at Mass. Sponsors are to St. Philip the Apostle Stewardship Program be Baptized, Confirmed, and if Married, have done so in Collection for weekend of Feb 15 / 16 conformity with the laws of the Church. Out of town college students should receive a letter from their campus Envelopes: $10,459.93 Loose: $ 737.33 minister. People in the military should receive a letter from TOTAL: $11,197.26 their Chaplain. Page Three St. Philip the Apostle
7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME WITH SYMPATHY MASS INTENTIONS Sat, Feb 22 (1 Pt 5:14, Ps 23:16, Mt 16:1319) 4:30 pm 60th Wedding Anniversary for As a Parish Family, we extend our sympathy to the families of: Filomena and Mario Marrazzo Robin Mullen 4:30 pm Rita LeoNLouis and Christine Imes Joan Stengel 6:30 pm T.J. ClarkN Joan Tabaczynski, Gary and Marcia Michalski “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let the Perpetual Light shine upon them.” Sun, Feb 23 (Lv 19:1,2,17,18; Ps 103:14,8,10,12,13; 1 Cor 3:1623; Mt 5:3848) ROSARY BOARD 8:30 am Janet SheehanNFamily 10:30 am Bertha NowickiNKen and Joyce Grzelewski A Rosary Board is in place in the Chapel / Crying Room. 12 NOON Marilyn CinottiNRichard Cinotti This board contains FREE Rosaries and information for anyone interested in learning more about how to say the Mon, Feb 24 (Jas 3:1318; Ps 19:810,15; Mk 9:1429) Rosary. 7:00 am Eugene and Frances CzakjaNFamily Tues, Feb 25 (Jas 4:110; Ps 55:711,23; Mk 9:3037) ASH WEDNESDAY ASHES 9:00 am Bert JanusNPaul and Monique Verostko Ashes will ONLY be given during Mass on Ash Wednesday. Wed, Feb 26 Ash Wednesday Masses will be at: 7:00 am, 9:00 am, NOON, and 7:00 pm. (Jl 2:1218; Ps 51:36b,1214,17; 2 Cor 5:206:2; Mt 6:16,1618) PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK 7:00 am Bronislaus and Charlotte JacksNFamily 9:00 am Manfred WeberNWife, Yoko May the peace of Christ 12 NOON John GuzziNMary Epolito help you bear your illness with courage. 7:00 pm Chester T. NapieralaNCarol, Marilyn, Marcia And may God grant you the grace to get well. Thurs, Feb 27 (Dt 30:1520; Ps 1:14,6; Lk 9:2225) We also pray for all those in nursing homes; all those who are home bound; and anyone with serious 9:00 am Laverne SchneiderN physical or mental illness. Joseph and Jean Siewierski Anthony Aronica, Gasper Aronica, (Baby) Alex, Fri, Feb 28 (Is 58:19a; Ps 51:36b,18,19; Mt 9:1415) (Baby) Michael Barone, Debbie Barone, Schlene Beckzar, 7:00 am Dolores VelardeNEd and Nancy Williams Bernice Brodka, Fran Brooks, Martha Burts, Victor 6:00 pm Stations and Communion Service Carbone, Hugh Carlin, Elaine Davidow, Lori Dickenson, Joanne Dingman, Pam Ezzo, Carole Fischer, Melissa Sat, Feb 29 (Is 58:9b14, Ps 86:16, Lk 5:2732) FullerKing, David Geisler, Sharon Geissler, Christina Gravius, Julie Haley, Amy HalterKing, Carol Henschke, 4:30 pm Marge FudalaNFamily Carol Hilberger, Dr. Ali Jafari, Gerri Janik, Florence Kay, 6:30 pm Henry, Emily, and Gerald RuszalaNFamily Angela Kaznica, Courtney Kempski, Corrinne Kirk, Sun, Mar 1 (Gn 2:79,3:17; Ps 51:36,12,13,17; Barbara and Joseph Kobiolka, Loraine Koscielny, Mary Rom 5:1219; Mt 4:111) Koziol, Jerry Krakowiak, Kenneth Lambert, Lawrence Lanza, Daniel Lawicki, Sr., Daniel Lighty, Grace 8:30 am Richard DonatiNWife and Family Lipczynski, Courtney Mahar, Luca Marrero, Michael 10:30 am Richard PuernerNFamily McCarty, Donna and Ron Miller, Del Miszewski, Chuck 12 NOON Al and Phyliss MusialNFamily Monkelbaan, Gina Mormul, Donna Neureuther, Zachary Lord Jesus, Nosbisch, Sue O’Dell, Joann Pawlak, Linda Pellow, your love brings freedom and pardon. Joan Pistorio, Andrew Przystawski, Jason Purpura, Fill me with your Holy Spirit Marie Reed, Lucy Rowland, Mary Sand, Mathew and set my heart ablaze with your love Sanscrainte, Raymond Schutz, Virginia Smaczniak, that nothing may make me Jean Smith, Charlaine Staniszewski, Jeffrey lose my temper, ruffle my peace, take away my joy, Staniszewski, Robert Staniszewski, Sr., Robert nor make me bitter towards anyone. Staniszewski, Jr., Carly Stefaniak, Ronald Strozyk, Scott Strozyk, Margaret Szczesniak, Karen Tangelder, David Trzyna, Barbara Vogel, Paul E. Vogel, Shaun Vona, Delphine Wachowiak, Hugh Wildman, Kathy SANCTUARY LAMP Wind, Carolyn Wisniewski, Judith Zielinski, Sue Will burn this week in loving memory of: Ziemczonek. Ronald Kilianski Requested by Family PLEASE INFORM THE RECTORY WHEN A NAME CAN BE REMOVED FROM OUR LISTING. THANK YOU. Page Four St. Philip the Apostle VOCATIONS Lenten Season We are reminded today that when we are On Ash Wednesday, February 26th, the Church marks the wronged we are to seek beginning of the Season of Lent. During Lent we are reconciliation rather than obliged by the following: revenge. Jesus set the tone for such reconcilia- tion by giving his life so ABSTINENCE: that we may be forgiven All Catholics who have reached their 14th birthday are for our sins. How is God calling you to be an in- bound to abstain totally from meat on Ash Wednesday, all strument of His mercy? If Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. God is calling you to a Church vocation, call FASTING: Fr. Andrew Lauricella at 7168475535. All Catholics between their 18th and 59th birthdays are also bound to observe the Law of Fast on Ash Wednesday and 5TH ANNUAL Good Friday. This practice involves limiting oneself to a CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE single full meal and avoiding food between meals. Light sustenance may be taken on two other occasions in the course of the day. BROKEN AND EASTER DUTY: BLESSED After one has been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, all the faithful are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year. This precept must be March 14, 2020 St. Mary’s High School fulfilled during the Easter season, unless for a good reason 142 Laverack Avenue it is fulfilled at another time during the year. This obligation Lancaster may be fulfilled between March 1st (First Sunday in Lent) 7:30 am RegistrationN8:00 am Mass and June 7th (Trinity Sunday). Tickets: Students$20 / General Admission$30 Call: 222.0622 for tickets RECONCILIATION: FEATURED SPEAKERS: Catholics are bound by an obligation faithfully to confess Heather Renshaw and Fr. Jack Mattimore serious sins at least once a year. OTHER FRIDAYS OF THE YEAR: Catholics are reminded that all other Fridays of the year God is never too busy to listen. remain as days of penance, in prayerful remembrance of Don’t be too busy to talk to Him. the Passion of Jesus Christ. OBLIGATION: St. Philip’s Polish Dinner SMACZNEGO! The obligation which we have as members of the Church to On Sunday, March 29th, do penance is a serious one. Furthermore, the obligation to we will hold our Polish Din- observe, as a whole or “substantially”, the penitential days ner prepared by Polish Villa specified by the Church is a serious one. 2, from 11:30 amM 3:00 pm. While no one should hold himself or herself lightly excused, For the ticket cost of $15.00 one should not become unduly scrupulous. Failure to presale ONLY, you will observe individual days of penance is less serious than the receive golabki, kielbasa, failure to observe any penitential days at all or a substantial pieorgi, sweet/sour cab- number of such days. bage, bread & butter, des- sert, and beverage only for An Invitation: In the name of peace, and in union with the those who eat in or BYOB. Takeouts will be available. A Bishops of our country, the faithful of the diocese are invited basket raffle and a 50/50 raffle will be held. Presale tickets to add voluntary fasting to the practice of penance during are on sale after all Masses and in the Rectory during busi- the Fridays of the year. Together with works of charity and ness hours. Please plan to attend this parish fundraiser service toward our neighbors, this practice would become a with family and friends. PLEASE NOTE: presale tickets sign of our commitment to conversion, reconciliation and sold ONLY UNTIL March 22nd! NO tickets will be sold peace. at the door. Don’t be disappointed so please get your pre sale tickets early! Thank you! Page Five St. Philip the Apostle
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
In today’s Gospel we hear Jesus preaching to his followers about the Law. Jesus tells them to observe the law, but he wants them to know that following the law is more than just rote obedience but that we must take the law to heart. We must not only eliminate violent conduct, but also angry thoughts; not only greedy actions, but also selfish desires; not only dishonest words, but also deceitful plans. When we follow the law in our hearts, we build up relationships: with ourselves, with others, and most importantly, with God. We conform ourselves, more and more to Christ. We live a life built on and sustained by love. Ronald Szczerbiak Elementary Level Sunday, March 1st: Kindergarten Religion Class at 10:30 AM in the Parish Center Classroom #2. Saturday, March 7th: 1st Holy Communion Retreat for all 3rd graders at 9:3012:00 PM in the parish center Classrooms 13 & 57. JR/SR High Ash Wednesday is this week…during Lent, we reflect on the choices we’ve made. We ask God to forgive us for the times we have failed to do his will, and we rededicate ourselves to doing good and avoiding sin. We reflect on how Jesus resisted the temptations of the devil in the desert, and we pray that God’s grace will help us do the same. Peace, Sharon Pikul
The Altar Server Ministry is open to: Become an ALL BOYS AND GIRLS Extra Ordinary Minister of Holy Communion. MEN AND WOMEN If you have made your Sacrament of Confirmation and who have made their First Holy Communion. This are in good standing with the Church, you may be ministry is in need of more volunteers to serve God at eligible to become a Eucharistic Minister. Serve at the Mass on weekends. One hour of your time, every few Mass of your choice, on the days that are convenient to weeks, serving on God’s Altar is all we ask. If you are your schedule. If you are interested, please contact Jim interested, please contact Jim Calamita at 6688370 Calamita at 6688370 ext. 220 or , fill out and deposit ext. 220 or, fill out and deposit this form in the weekend this form in the weekend collection. collection. Name______ Name______ Address______ Address______ ZIP ______Phone ______ ZIP ______Phone ______ Best time to call ______ Best time to call ______
ATTENTION MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION HELP WANTED Mondays and First Fridays every month Mondays: 9:45 am till approximately 11:15 am. Rosary followed by a Communion Service First Fridays: 9:45 am till approximately 11:00 amNCommunion Service only All take place at Lord of Life on Borden Road All people are seniors, approximately 3040 Any questions or if interested, call me at 8689413 (cell) Thank you. Deacon Walter Fudala Page Six St. Philip the Apostle
Wednesday, March 11 at 7PM in the ChurchThe Voices of Mercy. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Voices of Mercy, made up of the and missionaries and associates, is the COMMUNION SERVICE musical arm St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy . Their aim is to spread God’s Join us each Friday during Lent at greatness through the Lord’s merciful 6:00 PM when we will be offering a love for each of us. They will lead us in the Stations of the Communion Service immediately CrossNa Holy Communion Service will follow the devotion. following Stations of the Cross.
Men Mark Your Calendars Men’s Morning of Reflection, Saturday, March 21st MEN’S CLUB The Journey of LentNWe Are All Migrants... will be presided by Deacon Don Weigle. The story of humanity is a story of God’s people on the movethe The Men’s Club reminds everyone Israelites escaping Egypt, the Holy Family fleeing Herod. to mark your calendars for their During Lent we can reflect on our own journeysNthose of semiannual HAMNEGGER break- our ancestor and our own journey in faith can help us fast Sunday, March 8th. understand the plight of others around the world who are on Treat yourself to a meal of ham, egg, and cheese the move. Our journey is their journey as we all long for our common home as brothers and sisters in Christ. Deacon served on a buttered hard roll with Don has travelled to El Salvador with the Maryknolls; to your choice of beverage, for the rea- Guatemala with a medical mission and to the Balkans with sonable price of only $3.00. CRS to work with Syrian refugees. Fruit filled turnovers will also be on Register by Sunday, March 15 to the menu. Menu items can be Warner Doyle6681907 or wrapped to go. Join us for some good Marilyn FronczakN668 8472. food and good company.
The Ladies Club of St. Philip the Apostle Springtime Social Annual Basket Raffle & Luncheon
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2020, at the Millennium Hotel, 2040 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga
Doors open at 11:30 am. Lunch at 1:00 pm. Money Raffles.
Entertainment by Buffalo Gateway Chorus.
Tickets are $30.00 (available until April 3) and can be purchased at St. Philip the Apostle Rectory Office, 950 Losson Road, Cheektowaga, during business hours, Monday M Friday (912 & 14). Call 6688370, Ext. 602. Checks payable to “Ladies of St. Philip”.
This is the Ladies Club annual fundraiser. More than half of the proceeds received are returned to St. Philip’s parish. In addition, The Ladies Club provides yearly funding for the Christmas Wafers (Oplatki). We also provided funding for the purchase of the Processional Cross and a freezer for the parish center. So your support of our fundraiser will be helping the parish.
Our event is open to women and men. So please talk to your relatives and friends. We would love to have you join us for an afternoon of fun, food and entertainment.
If unable to attend, but would like to donate to our raffle, a $10 gift card from one of our local vendors would be appreciated.
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