The Lord’s Day December 15, 2019 - Third Sunday of Advent WNY’S FAMILY FAITH HERITAGE CHURCH The above terracotta (over main entrance), depicts St Casimir enthroned as Prince of the Poor. He reveals our family centered mis- sion. Reverently following him we worship God, recognize in needy neighbors, live a devoted love for the Black Madonna, offer spiritual guidance to parents, seniors, teens, young adults, and children. Here’s how:

WORSHIP FAITH FORMATION FAMILY VINE MEMORIAL CHAPEL Lord’s Day & Holyday 1st Holy Communion & Confirmation, Wedding of Heaven & Earth Kid’s Tradition Masses & Lay Ministry: Marriage Preparation/Celebration Action Prayers in the Home Altar, Word, , & the Sick. from Five Continents Holy Day Home Liturgies in Chronicle Family Heritage Room Heirloom images, statues. WORLD’S 1ST SHRINE TO THE May, Aug, Oct & seasonal Devotions from Buffalo’s Roaring 20s. DOMESTIC CHURCH 1st Friday Mass & Confessions Family Funerals International Family Faith Exhibit St Joseph the Worker statue + 4 tables: Multi--Lingual Heritage Hymns Fire, Nature, Images, Food, Beads: Altar Mensa, Mama’s Table, Trinity Faith at Home on 5 continents Table, & Nazareth Table & chairs.

OUTREACH Youtube.com/stcasimirbuffalo Food Pantry & Hospitality Table for Family Fun Events neighbors in 4 zip codes, St Nicholas Family Tradition Seminars World’s largest virtual parochial school: slightly used Shoppe—last Mon of the month Bishop Nicholas Visit ritual tutorials with meaning. Greif Counseling—Kevin Mason. Harmony Polish Dance Ensemble

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Black Madonna Heaven Doors Daily Rosary Bible Praying—Lent

Find a spiritual home: STAFF pray, sing & help others Rev. Dr. Czesław M. Krysa, SLD Rector & Buffalo Diocesan Worship Director ―St Casimir’s mission. Emily Panek ...... Formation, Youth, & Outreach Director

+ Dr. Thomas Witakowski ...... Organist THE LORD’S DAY St John Paul’s Mass on the Lord's Day is the lifeline of every believer. Jesus commanded how Buffalo Home he wanted to be remembered: do this in remembrance of me (1Cor 11:24--25). Papal Prayer Room Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood will live forever (Jn 6:51, 10:10). Regular Confession before & Easter, active love for the needy, the vulnerable, and daily Rosary and Bible Praying are key, especially for youth, INFO CENTER parents, or those seeking recommendations to be sacramental sponsors. 160 Cable St. ENCOUNTERING JESUS Buffalo, NY 14206 BAPTISM: Talk with or phone the Rector. Fridays 9:00am -- 2:00pm 716--824--9589 SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Call the Info Center. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: First Fridays 8:00 a.m. and 12:30pm SOCIAL CENTER MATRIMONY: Wedding dates confirmed after couple meets with the Rector six months in advance. The Diocese requires Pre--Cana preparation. 1833 Clinton St. FUNERALS: All local Kaisertown funeral directors have and directly call the St. Casimir’s Food Pantry hot line number to establish all dates and times of all funerals, for both members Mondays 9am -- 11:30am & non--registered families alike. Others leave message at the Info Center.

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December 15, 2019 - 3rd Sunday of Advent OPŁATEK: 10:00am - Rorate Mass - †Denise Pienkofer & Jack Clayback The Bread of Affirmation —of. Family This most unique December 22, 2019 - 4th Sunday of Advent practice of Polish 10:00am - Rorate Mass - Catherine Lubera —of. Grand daughters families is an annual Josephine, Sylvia and Margaret opportunity to tell Hay blessing & distribution for the Vigil Supper Table. the youngest in your family what is good about them. In your wishes, tell your SPECIAL REQUEST VIGILS grand/children about WEEK OF DECEMBER 15TH how well they do in certain subjects in Our Lady of Perpetual Help school, how they Blessings for my children dedicate their talents for the good of others in music or drama, service, or are PRAYING FOR THE SICK great team players. Teens need to hear specifics Tell them Adam Ackerman, Fr. Richard Blaszajewski, Charlette Clark, Rollin how your appreciate their visits and assistance throughout Colegrov, Dianne Connolly, Laurel Day, Patrick Emery, Gene the year. Say more than a trite, "Merry Christmas" when Fronczak, Louise Fronczak, Elizabeth Goslomski, Rosemarie you share the holy . Wish their dreams to come true Janusz, Brody Manzella, Linda Moretuzzo, Bruce Meicht, Gina and encourage them with the blessings of the Infant Jesus, Peete, Helen Pudlak, Pastor Debbie Griesbaum, Robert Sanger, who came just for them and will strengthen them in hard Elaine Sitarski, George Spatz, Joseph Sovinsky, Amy Szalczewski, times. Donna Trznadel, Bernard Wesolowski, Sage Willet , Chad Zimmer, Continue sharing the Opłatek with every guest. Keep it and Glen. We’ll keep praying for you at Mass. Return the grace. on your kitchen table over a white napkin and some hay. Available for a donation of $5 per packet from our altar LESSONS & CAROLS on Sunday, December 15 at 4 pm at St. John Kanty, 1473 Broad- servers after Mass, and Fridays at the Info Center. way (near Bailey), Buffalo. This is a celebration of Christmas, with readings and traditional carols, both English and Polish. This is GRATITUDE FOR GENEROSITY based on an old English tradition, with modifications for East-side Words of thankfullness and appreciation are due to the Buffalo. Come and get into the true Christmas Spirit. Ample off- members of St Casimir’s Holy Name, who monthly, fill street parking available. the pews of the south transept with Rosary, prayer, meditation and song. Their Christmas gift of $3000 will Hospitality Table come in handy when Danforth Heating arrives to complete Tomorrow a CHRISTmas Turkey Dinner will be served at 4:30. the job in the vestibule, replace the broken basement pipe We wish to thank the generous donor for donating the turkeys that and restore heat to the radiators. will be featured as an entrée. Stop by. Meet your neighbors and enjoy a sumptuous repast. Kaisertown’s Living Hope Neighbors have been very generous filling in the ranks of people needed to stock, distribute, and organize St Casimir’s Food Pantry. They in ST. NICHOLAS GIVING TREE turn twice donated sums of $400 to serve monthly

Today the St Nicholas giving tree Hospitality Table for the November’s Thanksgiving and is collecting up your generosity to tomorrow’s Christmas Dinner. Their donations allowed us be distributed to needy also to purchase nonperishibles. Kaisertown kids. See what happens when people come together with a

Thanks for making this undertaking common goal: recognizing Jesus in the needy person and a successful recognition of Jesus in family! St Casimir’s Outreach is an ecumenical undertaking, and we do need more members to help with kids that are not as well-off as you, monthly home deliveries. Isn’t there anyone that could your children and grandchildren. deliver to just 7 homebound neighbors, once a month? Thanx too to Kathy & Celia, St Nicho- Remember these people live completely alone, every day, las’ angels. After all he’s a saint and and cannot normally leave their homes to shop like we comes to us from heaven. can. WE NEED YOU TO JOIN IN NOW! Live the holy The saint was sighted at 14 Holy communion you receive and recognize Jesus in our Helpers on his birthday, Dec 6th! neighbors. CHURCH OF ST CASIMIR, BUFFALO, NY DECEMBER 15, 2019 The 2020 Anniversary Calendars The Bible shows God using bread as therapy have arrived !!! to bring us together St Casimir’s 2020 full-color Calendar is available as a While consecrating the host at last Sunday’s Mass timely heirloom gift for you and your out-of-town (2nd Sun of Advent 2019) the thought came to me. families. Loaded with 13 months of vibrant photos, Throughout the Bible, God uses bread-sharing to just in time for Christmas gifts and the New Year. heal, strengthen and bind us together: They document 8 years of special family celebrations. Give one to someone who still wonders if we’re open. Sarah & Abraham’s meal hospitality extended 3

This new and unique fundraiser, partially funded by angelic guests (Gn 18:6 ) Kevin Mason Funeral Home, captures custom images Melchizedek the king of Salem offers bread and of St Casimir’s spiritual life. wine as sacrifice (Gn 14:18) I asking each member and friend to purchase 3 calen- Passover matzah —feast of unleavened bread (Ex 12:8) dars as gifts to family, friends, alumni, and others who Manna from heaven in the desert (Exodus 16:4 ) once belonged and now live out of town. It will bring Bread of the presence in the Holy of Holies (Nm 4:7) back some good memories and maybe even create a Ravens bring Elijah bread breakfast (1Kg 17:6) Widow’s last-loaf hospitality (1Kg 17:12 )Elijah’s few more. Spread the GOOD NEWS while supporting strength-bread (1Kg 19:5)Solomon’s Temple bread this needed & beautiful fundraiser of the presence (2Ch 4:16 ) Get yours b4 they run out 3 for $30 People ate the bread of angels (Ps 78:25) $12 per individual copy. Give us this day our daily bread (Mt 6:11) Limited Edition. House of bread is Bethlehem (Lk 2:4) Multiplication of loaves & fishes (Mk 8:4/Lk 9) I am the bread of life (Jn 6:35/51) Lord’s Supper: day before Jesus’ execution (Mk 14) Easter breakfast at the seashore (Jn 21:13) The breaking of the bread at Emmaus (Lk 24:30) The Breaking of the Bread of first believers in Jeru- salem (Acts 2:42) Daily bread breaking in family (Acts 2:46)

Inspired by Jesus’ healthy, heavenly, holy food, we know as the Eucharist, the Body of Christ, our ancestors gave us the Christmas wafer, oplatek.

When we’re concerned about healthy-choice low carb, fat-free, vegan, organic, Polish Christmas are just that, plus forgiveness, TABLE FILLS THE FOOD WITH MEANING” comforting bonds, hugs-and- ADVENT HOMILIES kisses, angel-bread, and Bethlehem’s eternal destiny. Last two Sunday Homilies Breaking Christmas wafer is Dec 1: The Starlit table joyful, rejuvenating and Dec 8: A place for angels healing family therapy:

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