The Lord’s Day March 29, 2020 - 5th Sunday of 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. We reverently follow him worshipping God, recognizing in needy neighbors, devoted love for the Black Madonna, offering spiritual guidance to parents, seniors, teens, 20-somethings, and children. This goal is reached through:

WORSHIP FAITH FORMATION FAMILY VINE MEMORIAL CHAPEL Lord’s Day & Holyday Mass 1st Holy Communion & Confirmation, Wedding of Heaven & Earth Kid’s Tradition Masses & Lay Ministry: Marriage Preparation/Celebration Action Prayers in the Home Altar, Word, Eucharist, the Sick from Five Continents Holy Day Home Liturgies in Chronicle Family Heritage Room Heirloom images, statues, & prayer WORLD’S 1ST SHRINE TO THE May, Aug, Oct & seasonal Devotions corners 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 Home Celebrations from 5 continents Table, & Nazareth Table & chairs.

OUTREACH Youtube.com/stcasimirbuffalo Food Pantry & Hospitality Table for Seasonal Exhibits neighbors in 4 zip codes, St Nicholas Woven Priest Processional Palms World’s largest virtual parochial school: slightly used Shoppe—last Mon of the month Heritage Photo Exhibits ritual tutorials with meaning. Greif Counseling—when needed Family Fun Events HOMESTEAD PRAYER Egg Writing & Palm Weaving Seminars

Black Madonna Heaven Doors Bishop Nicholas Visits Daily Rosary Harmony Polish Dance Ensemble Bible Prayer Sessions—Lent

The Buffalo Home of STAFF Rev. Dr. Czesław M. Krysa, SLD Rector & Buffalo Diocesan Worship Director Pope Saint John Paul II Emily Panek ...... Formation, Youth, & Outreach Director Papal Prayer Room Dr. Thomas Witakowski ...... Organist “Praying and working THE LORD’S DAY for the good of others.” Mass on the Lord's Day is the lifeline of every believer. Jesus commanded how he wanted to be remembered: do this in remembrance of me (1Cor 11:24-25).

Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood will live forever (Jn 6:51, 10:10). INFO CENTER Regular Confession, active love for the needy, the wandered, and daily Rosary 160 Cable St. are key, especially for youth, parents, or those seeking recommendations to be Buffalo, NY 14206 sacramental sponsors. Fridays 9:00am - 2:00pm ENCOUNTERING JESUS 716-824-9589 BAPTISM: Talk with or phone the Rector. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Call the Info Center. SOCIAL CENTER SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: First Fridays 8:00 a.m. and 12:30pm 1833 Clinton St. MATRIMONY: Wedding dates confirmed after couple meets with the Rector St. Casimir’s Food Pantry six months in advance. The Diocese requires Pre-Cana preparation. Mondays 9am - 11:30am FUNERALS: Local Kaisertown funeral directors have and directly call the hot line number to establish all dates and times of all funerals, for both members & non-registered families alike. Other directors leave message at the Info Center.

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The Lord’s Day - Sunday, March 29, 2020 Fifth Sunday of Lent Mass in Private - †Aloysius Skiercynski —of. Dennis & Noreen Mavronatis

The Lord’s Day - Sunday, April 5, 2020 Rescheduled - New Date Mass in Private - Members and Friends of St Casimir Church —of. Rector Sat, June 6, 2020

      

SPECIAL REQUEST VIGILS WEEK OF MARCH 29TH

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Blessings for my children

Pre-sale tickets will be honored on the new date. Keep the Raffle Tix flowing in.

Have all your family, children, grandchildren, and friends, purchased raffle tix for St Casimir’s ? Draw them into in- vesting in this landmark church as you do every week.

Looking especially for former St Casimir’s alumni/ae who live out-of-town and don’t have the opportunity to draw on the inspiring art and architecture to feed their souls regularly.

How many out of state family and alumni have you reached out to? Their valued and needed assistance Supports your sacrifices.

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DYNGUS DAY BASH April 13, 2020 St Casimir Social Center 6-10pm

CHURCH OF ST CASIMIR, BUFFALO, NY MARCH 29, 2020

SINCE ANTIQUITY, EGGS, HAVE SYMBOL- For hundreds of years IZED NEW LIFE, BIRTH, AND HEALTH Polish Eggs

Eggs in Western culture have been used for have been blessed in much more than scrambling. Pliny, the Elder church because: (75AD), documents, walking around the bed of a mother giving birth, to protect the new- born child. As sources of life they protect Written eggs (pisanki—pea- from illness and death. SAHN-key). ) symbolize Jesus’ Durable, painted wooden eggs, sold at life-transforming , empty Tomb. Egg writers capture St Michael’s markets in Buffalo, show how Polish tradition treas- first Spring lightning bolt, light a ures this symbol. Many parents purchase one of these candle and transform chicken masterpieces each year as a Resurrection gift for their eggs into icons of rebirth and children. renewal, These are also displayed Godmothers, especially write an-egg-a-year in the home all year long as an (pisanka) and present it to their godchildren. Easter blessing.

In the past, Kathy Saciłowski and her family have opened their home to families as a egg writing work- shop. A seasoned egg writer she enjoys sharing the An egg cracking game, faith meaning of the Polish pisanka tradition, she her- “Christ is risen!” uses self did not grow up with. She learned the ritual art hardboiled, colored 16 years ago from Michelle Kiśluk when her family eggs to determine belonged to the WNY Heritage Dancers. which egg is the strong- All four of her children are practitioners. Two of her est or the “Victor” egg, daughters have won awards at the State Fair in Syra- symbolizing Jesus, who conquered death & cuse, NY. darkness & rose from Fr Krysa is a Master Egg Writer, registered at Michi- the grave. gan State University. He learned the art from his Dad, local writers in Niagara Falls’ Polonia, and Po- land, and from his great aunt Stanisława Paul. He boasts of the largest collection of Polish pisanki, related tools, publications, and art, outside Poland —over 3,000 treasured written eggs. They have been Families share the displayed in Detroit and Washington, DC. hardboiled eggs, with salt and horseradish, as a hospitality appe- tizer of the first meal Easter of Easter Sun- day. Seniors share wishes with an egg morsel affirming the best attributes of youth; parents ,hope that their children’s dreams come true, and spouses, heart- felt prayers of endur- ing love.

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