1 St. Gabriel’s Church July 4, 2021 Elma, New York ST. GABRIEL OF OUR LADY OF SORROW
5271 Clinton Street Elma, NY 14059 7166684017 St. Gabriel’s Church 2 Elma, New York
We welcome into our family all the newly baptized Catholics and offer congratulations to the parents of: Claire Evelyn Breidenstein Monday, July 5, 2021 Kinsley Marie McLeod 8:00AM Edwin Stenzel by Sharon Britz and Family Lincoln Harrison Pierson 11:30AM Martha Pinkowski by Marcia Sunday Maya Teresa Skibinski Tuesday, July 6, 2021 8:00AM Eugene Wojtkowiak by Norman and Marian VOCATIONS Wojtkowiak 11:30AM Tom Cultrana by Sylvia and Tony God bless America! We are “one Campanelli nation, under God, indivisible,” but people ofter forget that middle part. Wednesday, July 7, 2021 We need priests, deacons, reli- 8:00AM For St. Gabriel’s Parishioners by Fr. Walter gious, and lay ministers to remind 11:30AM Michalena Aranini by Galli Loregan, and us of our sacred duties to God and Torregrossa Family country. Is God inviting you to a Church vocation? Call Fr. Dave Thursday, July 8, 2021 Baker at 7168475535 or visit buffalovocations.org 8:00AM James Glogoza by Paul and Carol Zappia 11:30AM Violet McKay by Family Friday, July 9, 2021: 8:00AM Norman A. Bitterman, Jr. by wife, Maureen An expression of sympathy and Nellany Bitterman prayers to the families who lost 11:30AM Albert Martin by Martin Family loved ones: Saturday, July 10, 2021: Eric J. Beckham 8:00AM Lorraine Garby by Michael and Linda Haar Maryann Wegner Josephine Even Sunday Vigil: 4:00PM Art Szymanski by Family 6:00PM Gerald Syroczynski by Pat Syroczynski and Children OUR OFFERING TO GOD Sunday, July 11, 2021: “Honor the Lord with all your wealth 6:00AM Enzo Magaro by his Family and Friends With the first fruits of all your produce.” 8:00AM Sandra Redman by Family 10:00AM Giovanna Gangarossa by Christine Your sacrificial gift presented at the Offertory: Croston and Liliene Getz 12:00PM Art Szymanski by the Kazmierczak Family June 27/28, 2021 $12,405.73 Online $ 4,335.50 Total $16,741.23 Mailed envelopes 2017 Returned by mail 40 50 weekly Online giving 788 Parishioners May God reward you a hundredfold for every act of
SANCTUARY LIGHT generosity to our parish. We are grateful to each of you for every donation. May our appreciation for the The Sanctuary Light that is always burning by the treasure that is St. Gabriel’s parish be expressed in Blessed Sacrament can be offered for our unselfishness and selfsacrifice. Thank you to all different intentions. For this week, the our generous parishioners and friends for the support candle is lit in loving memory of: of our parish. GIVE TO GOD WHAT IS RIGHT, NOT WHAT IS LEFT!“ Joseph Kubek By “PLEASE REMEMBER ST. GABRIEL’S PARISH The Kubek Family IN YOUR WILL” St. Gabriel’s Church 3 Elma, New York “GOD BLESS AMERICA” JUNK IN THE TRUNK We will sing “God Bless America” today, the Fourth of July, when Flea Market we will celebrate Independence Day. Saturday, July 24th 9am 1pm It is a federal holiday in the United States commemo- rating the Declaration of Independence 1776 Birth OUTSIDE SPACES ARE $10 AND of America. There will be festivities ranging from fire- INSIDE TABLES ARE $20. works, parades, picnics and a day off from work. We will surely have a lot of celebrations, parties, reunions after more than a year of limited activities because of the COVID19 pandemic . CALL SALLY AT 6853986 FOR RESERVATIONS. On the Fourth of July, I myself, will be with my family in Poland celebrating a Baptism and the anniversary of the death of my father on July 4th. I will be thinking of you and praying for you at the many shrines, churches, and special places dear to my heart in Poland. Four years ago, before I came to St. Gabriel’s, I prayed in the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Krakow asking St. Sr. Faustyna for intercessions, God’s blessing and encouragement and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This year I will be there again praying and praising
God for all of you, for our Church of St. Gabriel’s; giv- ing thanks for all the blessing and accomplishments in the past four years. We, and I, wouldn’t have done it St. Gabriel’s without God’s power, blessing and the help from Holy Name Society above. We praise your NAME! We thank you, St. Sr. Faustyna, St. John Paul II and Jesus of Divine Mercy. 14th Annual Car & Bike I prayed “Jesus I Trust in You” and will continue to do Super Cruise it for our Diocese, Bishops, Priests, Deacons and all the people in this time of our Journey to Renewal: “Jesus I Trust in You! Jesus, we Trust in You!” Friday, August 6, 2021 With all of this in my heart and mind, I will remember 59PM you all in my thoughts and prayers. Rain or Shine Happy Fourth of July! God Bless America! In the event of rain festivities will take May you also have a nice summer. Please stay place in the Parish Hall. healthy and safe. Food Beer/Pop Music 50/50 Raffle May the Lord bless you all. You are in my heart and my prayers. Popcorn will be on sale to benefit our youth. Yours, Fr. Walter For Further Information Contact: Tom 7163594715 St. Gabriel’s Church 4 Elma, New York YOUTH CORNER COMPLETION OF ONLINE LES- SONS: We ask that students in ATTENTION! Grades 1 through 5 have all of the lessons in their Grade level pro- We are looking for volunteers to assist with our middle grams completed before registering and high school Faith Formation classes. for the 202122 Faith Formation school year. We un- derstand that with pandemic challenges, some stu- Youth Ministry is a great way to give of your time and dents may have fallen behind according to the sug- serve the Lord! gested schedule posted on our website, and need to catch up. Our deadline for completion of the lessons If you are interested please call the Faith Formation is July 31st. Please call our office if you have any office at (716) 6682070 questions or concerns. ONLINE REGISTRATION for the 202122 Faith For- Chesterton Academy of Buffalo is offering a Youth mation school year will begin July 15th. In person Conference for Middle School Students: classes are planned for the upcoming school year. th Children making their First Reconciliation or First July 1215 Communion will be REQUIRED TO ATTEND CLAS- “WALK BY FAITH” SES IN PERSON. We recommend in person clas- Middle School Youth Conference ses for all children, but home schooling will be an op- (Open to incoming 7th,8th and 9th Graders) tion for the other classes. We are still in the planning Chesterton Academy stages for in person classes, but we expect to hold Please call for more information and to register classes for Grades 1 through 5 on Saturday mornings 7166684017 and Monday evenings, as was done in past years. This retreat will fulfill your 8th or 9th grade retreat requirement! WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT OUR FAITH? We are always in need of “WHAT’S NEXT?” volunteer Faith Formation teachers. Please pray and Planning Meeting: Tuesday, July 6th at 11 am in the consider this ministry for the 2021/22 school year. If Parish Hall you feel called to do this, please call us in the Faith Formation office. Our teachers feel that they receive Mark your Calendars: Movie Night, Saturday, July 24th even more than they give in educating young people God’s Not Dead about Jesus and our faith. We will gather for Mass at 6pm. Movie to follow in Parish Hall If you wish to send an email message to the Faith All Parishioners invited!! Formation office, please send it to: [email protected]. Messages sent to Looking towards the Fall Semester for our 10th [email protected] go to the rectory and Grade Sacrament of Confirmation classes there may be a delay in our response. Our next Parent/Candidate Meeting: Saturday, August 28, 2021 Meet for 6:00 PM Mass Meeting in Parish Hall to follow This meeting is for all teens (and their parents) who were registered in the 9th Grade 20202021 program. Parents, if your son or daughter is enrolled in a Catholic High School, they must register at St. Gabriel’s for Confirmation. If you were not registered, or if you have any questions, please call the Faith Formation Office. “Ninth Grade Students Please Note: Confirmation preparation begins in ninth grade. All students are expected to attend Life Teen Nights, NEWLY MARRIED Wednesdays 67:30 PM. The first class is September 15, 2021 Mr. & Mrs. Jordon Kumro were married on July 3, 2021 and have now begun their journey together Ms Jean and Ms Anna in love and faith. Youth Ministers Congratulations! St. Gabriel’s Church 5 Elma, New York
Dear Lord, There is no greater feeling of liberty than to experi- ence freedom fromsinand death that you provided for me throughJesus Christ. Today my heart and my soul are free to praise you. For this, I am verythankful. Lauren Reese, A Special Intention, R&R Grabowski, Jan Parent, Barbara Wojtaszczyk, Karen Mazur, On this Independence Day, I am reminded of all those Donald Cloy, Joe W., Sr. Joseph Marie, Donna who have sacrificed for my freedom, following the ex- Sopczyk, Ady Cvetkovski, Stella Rose Curtin, John ample of yourSon, Jesus Christ. Let me not take my Malovich Sr., Kim, Christina Gravius, Phyllis freedom, both physical and spiritual, for granted. May Wainwright, Mary Popielski, Alexander Bielecki, Ialways rememberthat a very high price was paid for Timothy Popielski, James Refermat, Carol Stenzel, my freedom. My freedom cost others their very lives. Kathy McGee, Renee Rozanski Branem, Norm Benjamin, Matthew Mulhern, Rielly Mulhern, Rian Lord, today, bless those who have served and contin- Mulhern, Rose Marie Orlando, Laurel Cieslak, ue to give their lives for my freedom. With favor and Margaret Dutka, Chet Pawlowski, Karen Doyle, bounty, meet their needs and watch over their fami- Sharon Styborski, MaryAnn Ellsworth, Richard J. lies. Wolicki, Janice Korzeniewski, Freitas Family, Dave Denk, Eileen Dougherty, Karen Bordonaro, Arlene Dear Father, I am so thankful for this nation. For all Litwin, Racheal Lombardo, Bob Shaul, Paul the sacrifices others have made to build and defend Schifferle, Mary Jane K., Edward S., Jeffrey this country, I am grateful. Thank you for the opportu- Pieczynski, Marie Pellmot, Linda McGee, Jim Moore, nities and freedoms we have in the United States of Bernard Blocho, Jr., Shay Mikalonis, Edward America. Help me never to take these blessings for Bunskold, Peyton Mae Keith, Kimberly Stribing, granted. Rosanne Getsler, Jay D. Anthony, Sheila Bluhm
Help me to live my life in a way that glorifies you, Lord. Give me the strength to be a blessing in someone's life today, and grant me the opportunity to lead others into the freedom that can be found inknowing Jesus WELCOME NEW FAMILIES! Christ. We hope that you will find in our In your name, I pray. church community a spirit of love and kindness, fulfillment of your Amen. spiritual needs and an opportunity to share your Godgiven gifts and talents. May the Lord bless you and your families. Welcome to St. Gabriel’s family Debbie Schlau Edward and Ida Allen Christopher and Alexander Kolin Sara Siejak Renee Laurent
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MASS SCHEDULE SACRAMENTS MondayMFriday8:00am & 11:30am Saturday8:00am Mass BAPTISM Saturday Evening Vigil4:00 & 6:00pm Following the 12 Noon Mass. Baptism preparation class Sunday 6:00, 8:00, 10:00am & 12:00pm required for first time parents prior to Sacrament. Baptisms Rosary MondaySaturday……………7:30am are held on the Second and Fourth Sunday’s of the month. Call the Rectory to make arrangements. PARISH OFFICE HOURS MondayMFriday: 9:00am M 4:30pm RECONCILIATION (Weekend & evenings by appointment) Monday Friday 7:30am 7:50am Tuesday & Friday 11am 11:15am www.stgabeschurch.com Saturdays 3:15pm 3:45pm [email protected] MARRIAGE ADORATION Appointments are to be made one year PRIOR to wedding day. Attendance is required at a Marriage Preparation (First Friday of the Month) Program. Immediately following the 11:30am Mass
Through 6pm Benediction LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION PARISH REGISTRATION Letters of recommendation can be issued to members of our New Parishioners are requested to register at the Parish Office parish who are registered at least three months, regularly attend during office hours as soon as possible, in person or by Mass, and receive the Sacraments. Regular use of envelopes telephone. Please notify the Parish Office when moving out of indicates attendance at Mass. Sponsors are to be Baptized, Parish or changing address. Confirmed, and if married, have done so in conformity with the laws of the Church. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!