Page Holy Week Schedule 2019 St. John the Evangelist Parish, Olean, New York Palm Sunday - April 14 - our regular weekend schedule St. John the Tuesday - April 16 - Bach’s Lunch/Southern Tier Evangelist Church Symphony - 12:00 Noon - St. Mary of the Angels Confessions will be available Holy Week on: Monday, April 15, 7-8 pm at St. John the Evangelist April 14, 2019 Monday, April 15, 7-8 pm at St Mary of the Angels Monday, April 15, 7-8 pm at St. Philomena Wednesday, April 17, 7-8 pm at St Mary of the Angels

Holy Thursday, April 18, 2019 Morning Prayer at 9:00 AM - St John the Evangelist Morning Prayer at 9:00 AM - St Mary of the Angels Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 6:30 PM - St Bonaventure Followed by Adoration in the Children of Fatima Chapel

Good Friday, April 19, 2019 Morning Prayer at 9:00 AM - St John the Evangelist Morning Prayer at 9:00 AM - St Mary of the Angels Stations of the Cross - Noon- St Mary of the Angels Walk the Way of the Cross - Noon - See bulletin for details. Liturgy of the Passion - 6:30 PM - St John the Evangelist Liturgy of the Passion - 7:00 PM - St Philomena

Holy Saturday, April 20, 2019 Morning Prayer at 9:00 AM - St John the Evangelist Morning Prayer at 9:00 AM - St Mary of the Angels Blessing of Easter Baskets - Noon - St John the Evangelist Blessing of Easter Baskets - Noon - St Mary of the Angels Blessing of Easter Baskets - Noon - St Philomena Easter Vigil Mass at 8:00 PM - St Mary of the Angels

Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019 Sunrise Mass at 6:45 AM - St Bonaventure Mass at 8:00AM & 11:00 AM - St Mary of the Angels Mass at 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM - St John the Evangelist Mass at 9:00 AM - Oratory of the Sacred Heart Mass at 10:30 AM - St Philomena

Divine Mercy Novena & Mass Novena - April 19-27 at 3:00 PM - Childrens’ Chapel Adoration & Confession - April 28: 1 - 2 PM Basilica Divine Mercy Healing Mass - April 28 at 3:00 PM Basilica April 14, 2019 St. John the Evangelist Parish, Olean, New York Page 2 Mass Intentions for the Week Our Sanctuary Lamp burns April 1-15 for the glory of God in the Remembrance of Saturday, April 13, 2019 - St. Martin I Betty Palumbo 4:30 pm - Betty Palumbo By: The DeRose Family By: Chuck and Joan Corson The St. John the Evangelist Parish Family Our Lady of Perpetual Help burns April 1-15 for Sunday, April 14, 2019 - Palm Sunday the glory of God and in remembrance of 9:30 am - Doris Campain By: Carmella Bartimole Walter & Joe Kwiatkowski By: The Kwiatkowski Children Monday, April 15, 2019 - 8:00 am - The Rajski Family - ER - By: estate Please pray for…..

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - Our parish extends its condolences 8:00 am - Angelina Bilotta - BR– By: Family to the families of Joe DeRose - ANV– By wife, Rita & Family Ronald Jurewicz, Phil Shewairy, and Donna Scordo Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - Please keep them and their families No Mass in your prayers. Thursday, April 18 , 2019 - Holy Thursday ______9:00 am - Morning Prayer Would you like to offer a Mass Intention? It is a holy and noble custom to have a Mass said for a living or Friday, April 19, 2019 - Good Friday deceased person(s) or for a personal intention. We are happy to schedule your Mass intention. The Diocesan stipend is $15. 9:00 am - Morning Prayer Please call 716-372 –5313 or email 6:30 pm - Liturgy of the Passion [email protected] to schedule ______Saturday, April 20, 2019 - Holy Saturday Please Pray For Our Sick 9:00 am - Morning Prayer 12:00 pm - Blessing of the Easter Baskets Fred & Veronica Barber, Pyrrha Bertrand, Jeff Burgess, Gaby Coburn, Karen Jacek, Sunday, April 21, 2019 - Easter Sunday Rosella Kendzior, Carrol Kielar, David Krahe, 8:00 am - Joey Yatzkanic By: The Mater/Yatzkanic Families Dominic Liberati, Bernie Lyaski, John Lowe, 10:30 am - Josephine & Jimmy Lee - By: Family Sharon Mikolajczyk, Gavin Riley, J. Patrick Quinn - BR – By: Mark & Family Jennifer Sauter, Rob Umbenhour, Jeff Veno, Mary Clair Wallace and all the Hospice Patients Thank you for your continued support and and for their families and caregivers generosity to our parish. ______The collection from last weekend: $ 7043.00 Music Selection for today The Liturgy of Opening Hymn: the Word The King of Glory #729 Second Collection Page 3 April 27 & 28 Offertory: O Sacred Head,Surrounded #121 Catholic Home Missions Communion : Homebound Ministry Now We Remain #507

If you know of anyone that could use a friend, Recessional : whether at home or in the nursing home, please contact Were You There #120 Katie in the church office (372-5313) with their contact in- formation, and we will make sure someone visits! The Church Office will be closed Life is too precious to spend it alone. Good Friday April 19 Page 3 St. John the Evangelist Parish, Olean, New York April 14, 2019

Events Greeter Schedule April 20 & 21 For more information please check bulletin boards 4:30 PM - K. Mahar and M. Gardner 9:30 AM - B/L Sherman and D/C Hinz April 14th (Sun) 2019 Confirmation Retreat - at the St. Bonaventure University. The retreat will Ministers of the Holy Eucharist April 20 & 21 begin at 1pm and will end with 7:00pm Mass. 4:30 PM : J. Sorokes, P. Brady, C. Moses and A. Rybicki 9:30 AM: M. Butchello, J. Baglione, D. Cecchi and April 21st (Sun) First Baptist Easter Dinner P. Bothner

Lector Schedule April 20 & 21 April 27 (Sat) - Expand your tent ~ Strangers no longer - St. Elizabeth Motherhouse - 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM : S. Yatzkanic 3:30 PM. Contact Marlene Eaton by 4-12-19 @ 9:30 AM: D. Scholla 814-225-4521 for reservation - $10 includes lunch. Altar Servers April 20 & 21 April 28 (Sun) - Divine Mercy Sunday - Healing 4:30 PM: Sam and Matt Wenke Mass - 1-2 PM - Adoration / 2:30 pm Divine 9:30 AM: K. Padlo and M. Murphy Mercy Chaplet and 3:00 PM - Healing Mass. Easter Sunday May 4 - (Sat) - First Communion will be Sun-Rise Mass: celebrated on at 4:30pm Mass. In two weeks it will be Easter Sunday. For the last 10 years May 5 - (Sun) - Confirmation will be celebrated on the 3 area parishes (St. Bona’s, Sunday, during a 3:00pm Mass at the Basilica of St. John’s & St. Mary’s) have St. Mary of the Angels. joined and shared in the sacred 3 days of Holy Week known as the Triduum. That schedule is found inside May 25 (Sat)- Deaconate Ordination– today’s bulletin. Each parish then had their own Matt Wenke will be ordained as a Permanent separate schedules for Easter Sunday. But a tradition Deacon. that was a part and outgrowth of the cooperation of the three parishes was having a sunrise Mass on Easter Sunday. For the last 10 years it was held in Forness First Baptist Church Park in Olean. This year the Sun-Rise Mass will be 133 South Union Street - Olean held at St. Bona’s church in Allegany on the grass area Easter Dinner next to the parish school building below the April 21, 2019 Motherhouse. The Mass will begin at 6:45 a.m. on 12:45 - 1:30 pm Easter Sunday morning. In case of inclement weather Take-Outs/Deliveries begin at 11:30 am the Sun-Rise Mass will be held in the church. So for you early-risers: mark your calendars and get your The First Baptist Church and the Olean Food Pantry are co- chairs and blankets ready. hosting an Easter Dinner. This “free-dinner” is being offered ———————————————————- to those in need or may be alone on this joyous day. Seating and deliveries are limited. Choices are Ham or Turkey Dinners A New Ministry that will start in May - Reservations required by April 11, 2019 Rosary before all Masses Sponsored By: Volunteers are needed for planning, preparation, Mary’s Angels (SMA) and serving, delivering and clean up. To volunteer please call 372-5151 Our Lady of the Rosary Prayer Group (SJTE) This event will take place at all three linked parishes. We Welcome cash donations and checks made Thirty minutes before all weekend payable to First Baptist Church to assist in Masses, please join in honoring Our expenses. Please note Easter Dinner on memo line Blessed Mother Mary in the Her Marian on checks. Month by coming together and praying and saying the Rosary. April 14, 2019 St. John the Evangelist Parish, Olean, New York Page 4 Serving at the Warming House Aenon Catholic Men!
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Every little bit helps those in need. Page 5 St. John the Evangelist Parish, Olean, New York April 14, 2019

Rev. F. Patrick Melfi, Regional Pastor

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Rev David E. Tourville Easter Flowers Memorials 2019 Regional Parochial Vicar [email protected] James and Mary Nolan, Rosemary Nolan, Margaret Nolan Bush, Deceased Nolan Brothers;

Rev. Romulo T. Montero, Jim Jr, Paul, Bob and Ed Regional Parochial Vicar By :Thomas Nolan Sr. [email protected] Ed and Angela Gleason Ken and Marion Haggerty Welcome to Our Church By: John & Janet Haggerty

Your presence today is a blessing. If you’re just visiting, we hope that you enjoy and be fed from our service. If you are new to the Catholic Religion or Ted and Anna Przybyla, Barbara Zappia, maybe just coming back after a while… And Dan Fowler we WELCOME you! By: Anna Cygan Please contact Katie at the Church office with any questions and she will do her very best to assist you. Deceased of the Benson and Mark Families If you would like to become a member you may visit Laura Morrissey and Anne Sullivan our website or call the office for a registration form. By: Judith & Terrence Mark Thank you for joining us today and come back anytime, God is always here!! Deceased members of the Keenen & Zeznick Families Thank you for supporting By: Walt & Kathy Zeznick our Patrons Doug and Dorothy Rogers, Ed Butler and Joe Butler Faith Moment Reflection By: Dan & Dianne Butler

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