New Parish lawn fetes: youth board fun and Western New York members fellowship ATHOLIC 34 19-23 Cwww.wnycatholic.org July 2015 [email protected] Pope’s encyclical highlights respect for creation By Kimberlee Sabshin Staff Reporter

For much of June, the Catholic Church and the rest of the world prepared for Pope Francis’ anticipated encyclical entitled “Laudato Si,” or “Praised Be,” issued June 18. The pontiff discussed climate change, the dire state of the environment, social in- equality, Catholics’ responsibility to be good stewards of the We have an environment and all of humanity’s

‘ obligation before duty to promote ways of life that

God, if you want foster respect for creation.‘ to talk in religious The day of the encyclical’s terms, to care for it. release, Bishop Richard J. Malone spoke of the importance of Pope Francis’ message dur- ing a press conference held at the Buffalo Patrick McPartland/Staff Photographer Niagara International Airport. Members of the Diocesan Care for Creation Commit- tee, a group formed in 2006 under Bishop Bishop Richard J. Malone addresses the media about Pope Francis’ encyclical on the Edward U. Kmiec to spread local awareness environment. The bishop was joined by other religious in their call to protect the environment. of environmental issues, and Franciscan priests and sisters joined him. “It’s really an exciting day for the Catho- vironment. It’s not that it’s all new teaching – what He had created. More recently, St. John lic Church around the world and for us, the teaching of the Catholic Church on care Paul II called to treat the environment with of course, right here in Buffalo, and for all for the environment goes way, way back into care. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, to whom people,” Bishop Malone said. “This is the biblical times, into the Book of Genesis.” some referred as the “Green Pope,” oversaw long-awaited day of the publication of the Bishop Malone noted in the story of cre- the installation of solar panels in the Vatican and Holy Father’s encyclical on care for the en- ation, God asked the human race to care for See Encyclical page 8

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Bishop Richard J. Malone greets Bishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, Bishop Richard J. Malone celebrates the opening Mass of the Catholic apostolic nuncio to Nicaragua, who concelebrated the Mass Media Conference, hosted by the Diocese of Buffalo and attended of ordination of the priesthood which took place at St. Joseph by members of the Catholic media from throughout the country. Cathedral in Buffalo on June 6. Bishop Nwachukwu came as a guest Concelebrants of the Mass included (from left) Msgr. Paul Tighe, secretary of Daniel Ogbeifun, who was ordained a priest at the ceremony. Both of the Pontifical Council for Social Communication; Father Thomas Rosica, are from Nigeria. director of Salt and Light ministry in Canada; Father John Giel, executive producer of the Catholic Community Television Network, vicar general and chancellor for Canonical Affairs for the Diocese of Orlando, Fla.; and Father Michael Mendl, SDB, from the Salesians of Don Bosco, New Rochelle.

Bishop Richard J. Malone July Calendar of Public Events

Saturday, June 27-Saturday, July 4: Catholic Relief Services delegation to Ukraine and Bos- nia-Herzegovina Sunday, July 5-Saturday, July 11: Bishop’s vacation Sunday, July 12-Saturday, July 18: Bishop’s annual retreat, St. Joseph Abbey, Spencer, Mass. Sunday, July 19-Sunday, July 26: Bishop’s vacation Wednesday, July 29: 5 p.m. Priests’ Summer Cookout, St. Mark Rectory, Buffalo Friday, July 31: Keynote Bishop Richard J. Malone address his fellow priests of the Diocese of Buffalo during the Address, Permanent Deacons Priest Convocation at Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora on June 4. Convocation, Diocese of Toledo, Ohio Photos by Patrick McPartland/Staff Photographer July 2015 Western New York Catholic 3 Till and keep the garden of the world

“Tilling refers to cultivating, ploughing or working, while keeping means caring, protecting, overseeing and preserving. This implies a relationship of mutual From responsibility between human beings and nature.” the Bishop There are many statements in Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si” (Praise be to you, O Lord!) By that are key to the implications of the Holy Father’s Bishop second encyclical letter. The theme of the mutuality Richard J. of the humankind-earth relationship is a primary one. The world of nature serves humankind in so many Malone ways. The pope reminds us to be profoundly grateful for that service, and to remember that we humans are called also to serve the earth, particularly by doing all science. Nor are his scientific conclusions meant as that we can to preserve it from further destruction. authoritative magisterial teachings.

Pope Francis never tires of calling the worldwide His stated intention is to invite and inspire dialogue, Catholic community to reach out to the poor with conversation and even debate that would raise the the embrace of God’s own mercy and compassion. In consciousness and stimulate the consciences of all of “Laudato Si,” he begs us to widen that embrace to us to recognize what is in fact happening to our natural include the Earth herself, which, “burdened and laid world, God’s good creation, and, as St. Francis declares, waste, is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our sister. And to decide to do something to protect our poor.” this world, our common home, and God’s wondrous Inspired by St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis gift to us who are called to be stewards of God’s draws extensively upon the ecological teaching of his creation. predecessors, especially that of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and St. John Paul II. A final note: While you should not expect much attention to this fact in the secular commentary on Pope Emeritus Benedict is called the “Green Pope” “Laudato Si,” it is significant, and not surprising, that because he directed that solar panels be installed on Pope Francis points out that natural ecology cannot be the Paul VI audience hall at the Vatican, and planted a separated from human ecology, and that authentic care forest to counteract the carbon emissions of the Vatican for the environment is incompatible with abortion. City State. St. John Paul II called us to “ecological conversion,” a transformation of mind and heart May we make the concluding words of regarding our indifference toward the earth with all of “Laudato Si” our own: its problems ... many of which we humans have caused. “God of love, show us our place in this world as channels of Your love for all the creatures of this The Holy Father is already being criticized for earth, for not one of them is forgotten in your sight. including a lot of science in his encyclical, especially Enlighten those who possess power and money that regarding climate change and global warming. And they may avoid the sin of indifference, that they may there is a lot of science. While the pope consulted with love the common good, advance the weak, and care for renowned scientists and other experts in preparing this world in which we live. The poor and the Earth to write his encyclical, he acknowledges that there are are crying out. O Lord, seize us with your power and other scientific analyses that lead to different opinions light, help us to protect all life, to prepare for a better and conclusions than those articulated in his letter. future, for the coming of your kingdom of justice, The important thing to remember in this regard peace, love and beauty.” is that the pope, while making it clear that care and Peace to you! protection of the natural world is a moral imperative, Amen! is in no way claiming any personal expertise in Read “Laudato Si!” 4 Western New York Catholic July 2015 Church officials voice opposition to death penalty By Kimberlee Sabshin A 2014 Gallup poll found 14 per- Staff Reporter cent of Americans who supported the death penalty cited “costs associated The sentencing of Dzhokhar Tsar- with prison” as the reason. The number naev came to a close on June 24, when one reason for support, at 35 percent, the Boston Marathon bomber was was an “eye for an eye” mentality, “they formally sentenced to death after a jury took a life” or “the punishment suits the found him guilty of 30 different charges, crime.” including using weapons of mass “Whether it’s abortion, capital pun- destruction and the murder of a police ishment or war, all continue to add to officer. Three people died and more than this ‘culture of death’ that St. John Paul 260 people were injured in the April II talked about,” Deacon Weigel said. 2013 bombing. 17 of those charges war- “We need to help people to see that, rant the death penalty. regardless of what form violence comes The death penalty has been on the in, it contributes to this culture of minds of many Americans. As Boston death that continues to degrade us as a and the rest of the country continue culture and a society. The death penalty to heal from the impact of Tsarnaev’s is not a deterrent. It is not cheaper than crimes, officials of the Catholic Church Scott Eisen/Getty Images housing a criminal.” have reiterated their opposition to the Among those opposed to the death capital punishment. Death-penalty protesters stand outside of the John Joseph Moakley United penalty, 40 percent of those surveyed During the trial, the Massachusetts States Courthouse in South Boston during the first day of the sentencing said their opinion is because they feel Catholic Conference, which includes phase of the Boston Marathon bombing trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. “it is wrong to take a life.” Seventeen Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap., percent said the person may have been of Boston, and three bishops from wrongly convicted, and 17 percent other Massachusetts dioceses, gave a and injuring over 260 others. Addition- high-profile cases such as this one grab either said the death penalty is against statement calling the Boston Marathon ally, either Tsarnaev or his 26-year-old his attention, especially since Mas- their religion, or they feel punishment bombing a “painful reminder of the brother, Tamerlan, shot Sean Collier, sachusetts is known as a Catholic state should be left up to God rather than the harm that impacts many people, even 27, a Massachusetts Institute of Tech- with a large percentage of people op- justice system. In this case, the lengthy beyond those who are killed or maimed nology police officer, to death as they posed to the death penalty. appeal process associated with a death by violent criminal acts.” tried to flee. Tamerlan died April 19, “The whole idea is to be a faith that sentence prolongs the suffering for With the high-profile case focusing 2013, after a gunfight between the is pro-life, and for life, means that you bombing victims’ families and survi- on capital punishment, the Massachu- brothers and police. need to choose life in every instance, vors, Deacon Weigel argued. setts Catholic Conference issued a While the state of Massachusetts regarding of how difficult it may be,” “The 8-year-old boy that was public statement to clarify the Church’s has abolished the death penalty, Tsar- Deacon Weigel said. “If there was no killed, Martin Richard, and his sister teaching regarding the use of the death naev was tried in federal court, mean- other way to protect people than to put was maimed – the parents came out penalty. ing the death penalty could still be ap- him to death, the Church might say the pleading that (Tsarnaev) not be given “The Church has taught that the plied. New York is one of 19 states to no protection of innocent lives takes pre- the death penalty,” Deacon Weigel cases in which the execution of the of- longer use the death penalty. The others cedence. But that’s just not the case, and said. “They didn’t do it from a religious fender is an absolute necessity are rare, include Alaska, Connecticut, Ha- it’s certainly not the case in 21st-centu- perspective, but they did it because if not practically nonexistent.” waii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, ry America. Because of that, we have they knew there would continue to be Cheryl Calire, director of the Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, to make a proactive choice in favor of appeals and court cases, and it would diocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, life, which means to preserve the life continue on forever. They knew that expressed similar feelings. North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, even of the person who has taken life. their family would have to go through “With my position in the Respect West Virginia and Wisconsin. Nebraska Even with the horrible thing that he has it and relive it every time there was a Life Office and representing Bishop legislators voted to end it in May. done, the value of his life is still infinite new appeal. They pretty readily admit- (Richard J.) Malone and the diocese, “I repeatedly get disappointed in the eyes of God, and his dignity is ted that his death is not going to bring particularly the United States Confer- when people in general, regardless of still an infinite dignity because he is them any closure. It’s not going to bring ence of Catholic Bishops, we believe whether they’re coming from a Catho- still made in the image and likeness of Martin back and it’s not going to bring that human life is sacred from the lic or Christian background, are really G o d .” their daughter’s leg back.” beginning and has been created in the not seeing the point that is trying to be Although national support for “Who are we to judge? We never likeness and image of God,” Calire said. made from the standpoint of human the death penalty has waned, the know, at the end of the day, what hap- In April, Tsarnaev was convicted life and the value of that human life,” most recent Gallup poll, completed pens between our Creator and that per- for his actions in planting two pressure- Calire said. in October 2014, found 63 percent of son, and that’s what mercy is all about,” cooker bombs near the finish line of the Deacon Donald Weigel, associate surveyed Americans support keeping Calire said. “That is coming to Christ 2013 Boston Marathon, killing 8-year- public policy coordinator at Catholic the death penalty legal, 33 percent want for that mercy, and I always think that old Martin Richard, 29-year-old Krystle Charities of Buffalo and a global fellow it to be abolished and 4 percent have no we are not that person – that’s God’s Campbell and 23-year-old Lingzi Lu for Catholic Relief Services said that opinion. j o b.” July 2015 Western New York Catholic 5 Bishop Malone, Bishop Franklin issue pastoral letter on inequality By Kimberlee Sabshin local residents to take a step outside Staff Reporter of their comfort zone by “seeing the world through different eyes” and Bishop Richard J. Malone issued encountering a culture that would the second of two pastoral letters he otherwise be unfamiliar. Some has composed with Bishop R. William suggestions they offered including Franklin of the Episcopal Diocese of attending a church where the Western New York, urging people in parishioners worship in a different the area to take actions to alleviate language, trying an unfamiliar food, racial, income and other inequalities listening to cultural music, or attending that still plague society. one of the area’s annual ethnic festivals, “Six months ago, we issued our such as the Italian Festival, from July first joint pastoral letter on the renewal 16-19 on Hertel Avenue in North of Western New York, in which we Buffalo. praised the economic renewal of Finally, the bishops advised all the city of Buffalo and urged that people of faith in the diocese to pray efforts be made to extend that new for the region, national leaders and prosperity to all people of Western people of a different race, gender or New York,” Bishop Malone and Bishop ethnicity each day. The bishops also Franklin wrote in their letter. “Too called on public leaders to address many of our citizens still struggle with income, racial and other inequalities income inequality, racial and gender by offering job training and increasing discrimination, hunger and lack of employment opportunities for opportunity for training, employment minorities, the poor, refugees and and advancement. This is unacceptable. people who have been incarcerated. All of our lives are enriched when we Patrick McPartland/Staff Photographer They also asked for reform to address live in a region of shared prosperity, the disproportionate number of people Bishop Richard J. Malone (left) has issued a joint pastoral letter, along with of color in the justice system and, at the generosity and justice.” Bishop R. William Franklin of the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York, According to Bishop Malone and urging Western New Yorkers to take steps to alleviate inequality. Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, “that Bishop Franklin, equality “must be a neighborhood residents have access to focus for all who claim the name of job opportunities and that their voices Christ,” since Jesus devoted His life b e h e ard .” to serving the poor, hungry, sick and live in the same neighborhood, and thing happening, but still, too many According to Bishop Malone, the marginalized in His day. Ignoring we were chatting one day about this people will not be able to benefit letter is a start toward helping Western these people is tantamount to ignoring very encouraging renaissance that’s because of race, or because of gender New York during a tumultuous time Christ, and in a time when racism going on with Buffalo, with all the or all kinds of different things. We need in which inequality has been at the has sparked civil unrest in such cities construction, new industries coming to find every way we can to reach out root of much violence in the country as Ferguson, Mo., New York City, in and the medical campus expanding,” and to include as many as possible in as a whole. The bishops are showing Cleveland and Baltimore, things need Bishop Malone said. “It’s a time of new this new moment in Buffalo, which is their concern and support for the to change. hope for a lot of people, so we were of course a new moment in Western local community and are trying to “These events remind us that urban celebrating that, but our conversation New York.” get their own communities to be violence, and other violence, is still turned to the fact that there are a lot of In order to begin to address this more concerned and involved in a large challenge and a threat to our our people in the Buffalo area who are far-reaching problem in Western New reaching out to those who have been community, and we’re being reminded, not rejoicing, not hopeful.” York backyards, the bishops said people marginalized. in very tragic, dramatic ways, that Bishop Malone said these people of good will in the diocese can begin “As we celebrate this new beginning racial unrest is still very, very much a might not have much reason to to enact change by giving $20 to the in Buffalo, there are these other reality that we have to face and have to celebrate if they feel the new economic local economy, with some suggestions indicators that we have to keep our deal with,” said Bishop Malone. growth in the area will not reach them as eating at a local restaurant or eye on and, as Christians, do whatever After the letter went public, Bishop or make a difference in their lives or visiting Niagara Falls or villages we can to kind of reach out, raise Malone said the purpose of June’s employment status. People who are along Chautauqua Lake. Also, at the questions and help people,” said Bishop letter was to follow up on the first poor, struggling or have fallen on revitalized Erie Canal harborfront at Malone. The bishops’ suggestions are letter, published during the season of difficult times may have a tough time Canalside, free outdoor concerts, with a “few practical ways people could do Advent, praising the area’s economic getting out. local food trucks and beverage tents, something, and something manageable development. “We decided to continue to raise are held each Thursday downtown for people, to invite everybody to take “Bishop Franklin and I have this question,” Bishop Malone said. throughout the summer until Aug. 22. an actual step to make a difference,” he kind of gotten to be friends – we “We talked about how there’s a good Additionally, the bishops advised concluded. 6 Western New York Catholic July 2015 Former Hispanic apostolate director witnesses beatification of Archbishop Romero By Patrick J. Buechi files that were all human rights cases Staff Reporter that he used to work on and try to solve, solve the mysteries of whatever Msgr. David M. Gallivan, retired crimes were committed. It appeared priest of the Diocese of Buffalo, trav- that he had lived in this room. Because eled to El Salvador at the end of May of all of the assaults on the seminary, to witness the beatification of the mar- he decided he better move out of tyred Archbishop Oscar Romero. there, so not to endanger the seminar- Archbishop Romero, who served ians. That’s when he moved into the as bishop of San Salvador during El little hospital next door, where he was Salvador’s civil war, was fatally shot murdered in the chapel.” while celebrating Mass at a small cha- Msgr. Gallivan later celebrated pel in La Divina Providencia Hospital Mass on that same altar. in San Salvador on March 28, 1980. Before returning home, Msgr. Msgr. Gallivan, who had served as Gallivan, now retired and living in An- executive director of the Secretariat gola, reflected back on his visit to the for Latin America for the National San Salvador seminary back in 1984, Conference of Catholic Bishops in the when he visited with orphans and 1980s and has a history of working war widows living in a refugee camp with the Latin American community, behind the seminary. traveled to El Salvador on the invita- “I was listening to the stories of tion of his friend, Bishop Ricardo Courtesy of Msgr. David Gallivan torture, and mayhem that was com- Ramirez, CSB, of Las Cruces, N.M., as Msgr. David Gallivan flew to El Salvador for the beatification of Archbishop mitted against them,” he recalled. guests of Catholic Relief Services. Oscar Romero. “Now, as I stood in the place where Following an all-night vigil, 1,700 Romero was to be beatified, I was priests, including 80 bishops and wondering if there were some of those archbishops, concelebrated a Mass of kids that I had talked to, who would beatification in honor of Archbishop The crowd received an unexpected nized crime. But there’s a tremendous now be in their 30s possibly, or their Romero that took place Saturday, May surprise a few minutes after the Mass amount of hope and joy. The celebra- mothers, I wonder how many of them 23. had ended. tion of the liturgy was just so joyous, are standing around here.” “I have never seen a Church func- “Many people were pointing up so genuine.” The cause of beatification and can- tion, especially that large, that was so to the sky. Lots of cameras came out That evening, a reception for staff onization for Archbishop Romero has well organized,” Msgr. Gallivan said. and people started snapping pictures. I members of CRS in the Caribbean caused some debate. At the time of his “Little children were forming a guard looked up and there was the sun with and Latin America was held at CRS death, a civil war ravaged El Salvador. of honor to make sure the people who a rainbow around it. I’m sure there is a headquarters in San Salvador. The archbishop witnessed numerous were processing were able to do so eas- scientific explanation for it. It seemed The Metropolitan Cathedral of violations of human rights. He was ily. Everybody had a sufficient amount like a stamp of approval was given to the Holy Savior, which houses relics later murdered for his non-violent of water. They had little tote bags they the moment,” Msgr. Gallivan said. of Archbishop Romero’s, held a much advocacy. Six other priests who served gave us and white hats because we The U.S. State Department warns smaller Mass Sunday morning. under him, three religious sisters, and were going to be in the sun for several travelers to El Salvador of extortion, Msgr. Gallivan first visited El Sal- 75,000 citizens were also killed during hours. Everything was prearranged.” muggings, highway assaults, home in- vador in 1984, four years after Arch- the civil war. In 1997, Pope John Paul He estimates the Mass at being vasions and car theft. During his four- bishop Romero’s assassination by the II opened his cause for sainthood, three hours long, with 200,000 to day trip, Msgr. Gallivan saw optimism hands of a lone gunman believed to recognizing Romero as a martyr. 300,000 people in attendance. among the people he met at the Mass. have been working for the Salvadoran Some people feel he died for politi- “Maybe a half hour into the Mass “It’s just beyond any gathering of military. Msgr. Gallivan never met cal reasons, not for his faith. was the place where (Cardinal Angelo people that I’ve ever been with. Every- Archbishop Romero, but did meet his “Someone asked (Pope Francis Amato, SDB), who oversees the Office body was smiling. Everybody seemed successor, Archbishop Arturo Rivera last year) about Oscar Romero ever for the Process of Canonization, read encouraged, and most of these people Damas, during a meeting in Costa becoming a saint because he died for a long letter from Pope Francis. At the had been up for a couple days, I’m Rica. political reasons and not for reasons end of the letter the pope said, ‘It is an sure, walking and traveling,” he said. “I had a lot of questions about what of the faith,” Msgr. Gallivan said, honor and a blessing to declare that, “There’s a high level of optimism and was going on in El Salvador,” Msgr. explaining that martyrdom is consid- among the role of saints and blessed hope in the Salvadoran people. Even Gallivan recalled. “He invited me to ered dying for love of the faith. “Pope martyrs of the Church, we can now in- though they are still, even now, known go with him because I had a couple of Francis said Archbishop Romero died clude Archbishop Oscar Romero.’ The as the country with the second highest free days after the meeting I was at. So defending people, speaking up for cheer that went out, it was like three murder rate in the world. I don’t know I traveled with him. He put me up in people, he loved the people. A bishop, stadiums, three Buffalo Bills stadiums how they figure those things out. the seminary. I have a suspicion that a priest is called to love the people. He full of people. Almost 300,000 people That’s because now the danger isn’t the room I was staying at was at one died for a love of the people. He died were there. And the sound carried in the oppressive army and political point occupied by Romero, because for his faith. That closed the door to beautifully.” reasons, but it’s organized and unorga- there was a long table with a pile of any opposition.” July 2015 Western New York Catholic 7 St. Amelia Parish Director of evangelization helps others encounter Christ

By Kimberlee Sabshin these people. Staff Reporter Part of his job is staff formation Throughout the Diocese of Buffalo, which includes evangelization has taken on new life with discipleship the recent Catholics Come Home campaign, formation among a media effort to welcome back fallen-away parishioners at Catholics. However, evangelization must begin St. Amelia’s and in individual parishes for them to continue the challenge thriving. One such person responsible for this of reaching out Church mission is Adam Pasternack, director to the wider of evangelization at St. Amelia Parish in community. The Tonawanda. staff participates Pasternack has followed a path that led him in formation, to both St. Amelia and Western New York. A where Pasternack native of Columbus, Ohio, and a 2006 graduate recommends books of the University of Dayton, Ohio, Pasternack to the pastor, Msgr. was looking for cities and universities where Thomas Maloney, he could get a job and continue his education. and the parish staff This search would lead him to his current job, reads them. although his interest in evangelization began Pasternack Patrick McPartland/Staff Photographer early in his college career. likened the Adam Pasternack serves as director of evangelization at St. Amelia Parish in “In college, I was heavily involved in Church’s current Tonawanda. Catholic student ministry,” Pasternack said. situation to “A few friends and I founded a Catholic group a struggling on our campus, and that was my background company, since in evangelization. We founded a group called both businesses and the Church share a similar change is to look at it with honesty. Not to look Catholic Life. We did a bunch of different hierarchy, structure and types of operation. at it to scare people, but if we do want to have things.” “Say tomorrow you woke up, and you were a positive impact and live the Gospel as Christ It started with a few students who got the CEO of this company,” Pasternak said. “You called us to do, we need to do it with eyes wide together to pray. From there, it became a small would want to find out about the company and open. We can’t act like we’re in a medieval Bible study group, and the group kept getting what is happening, You would read the last Christian kingdom.” bigger. That experience helped Pasternack quarter statements, read the last 10 years and At the same time, however, there is promise. to grow in his own faith in God, and he see how you’ve been doing. If you discover that Directors of evangelization are convincing those ultimately looked for jobs that would let him the company had been going into the red, and at Church level that something needs to change. pursue a doctorate in philosophy. When he going into debt and making bad decisions for “The energy and the money we spend saw the job posting for the St. Amelia position 25 years pretty consistently – well, you might at a parish, and the events, should be more on catholicjobs.com, he knew it was for him. not know much about being CEO since it’s intentional,” said Pasternack. “We need to ask “I came up here for an interview in October your first day, but you know you need to do how this event, or whatever we’re doing, is of 2012,” he said. “I was sharing some of this something different.” helping draw people closer to Christ and if it is experience with them, because it was on my Sunday Mass attendance among baptized helping people come to conversion.” application, and I think that’s what kind of got Catholics is highest for people in the 60 to Directors of religious education are also part their attention.” 80-plus age. Pasternack said 69 percent of of the evangelization process. Elaine Volker, Pasternack found Buffalo to be more baptized Catholics in this age group come to director of religious education at St. Amelia’s, Catholic than Columbus, but this is a double- Mass. The percentage falls among people 40 to coordinates with parents at meetings, and edged sword since many people do not seek to 60 years old and falls farther among adults 40 together she and Pasternack work to get the live their faith. and under. parents more involved in spirituality and renew “They’re not seeking a daily prayer life,” he “People aren’t even getting married in the interest in faith in their children. said. “They’re not seeking to grow in holiness, Church, anymore, not even from the pressure “I’ll go to the parent meetings and instead of to overcome sin in their life.” from grandma or mom and dad,” Pasternack just being parents going over the content in the Pasternak said that some people do not see said. “Typically, they’re not getting their kids books with their kids, we’re trying to make them a need to be involved in the Church and going baptized. I share all of this, though, because more spiritual so they actually have a place to to Mass so he sees part of his job as engaging part of getting people to see the need for encounter the living God,” Pasternack said. 8 Western New York Catholic July 2015 Encyclical calls for increased awareness, lifestyle changes From page 1 for Creation Committee. “It is ‘praise way of refusing to face the issues,” the Prior to the encyclical’s release, tried to raise consciousness among the be to you, O Lord,’ and it does come pope wrote. “It is an attempt to legiti- members of the Care for Creation public. from St. Francis’ Canticle, which is a mize the present model of distribu- Committee, along with other groups “Pope Francis has such a wide em- wonderful prayer where he calls every- tion, where a minority believes it has concerned about its content, met at St. brace of what his pastoral ministry is,” thing in creation ‘brother’ and ‘sister.’ I the right to consume in a way which Joseph University Church in Buffalo Bishop Malone said. “It’s an embrace think this whole encyclical is saying to can never be universalized, since the to plan activities and work to promote of mercy, not just for the human race us that we need to be brother and sis- planet could not even contain the environmentalism. The Care for Cre- but for the whole world, mercy for ter to each other. The sisters and friars waste products of such consumption.” ation Committee has held workshops creation. He has really developed this behind me, but also all congregations Pope Francis recommended on climate change, created a curricu- in a much more profound and detailed of religious men and women, have re- reduced reliance on fossil fuels and lum for Catholic schools to include way than any of his predecessors, and ally taken up the call to do something praised the work of various environ- lessons on caring for creation in their I think it’s going to be a challenge not for creation.” mental agencies in bringing climate religion and science classes, published only to Catholics and other Christians, In the encyclical, Pope Francis change and other environmental issues bulletin announcements and met but a challenge to the whole world to warned of the severe consequences of to the forefront of debates and increas- specifically to discuss the encyclical. learn and pay close attention to what unchecked human exploitation of the ing public awareness about them. He The group has worked with Catholics, the Holy Father is saying – basically, environment and resources, lamenting, supported attempts by people to make other Christians, Buddhists, Hindus that the Earth is our home, that we are “Our sister, mother Earth, now cries environmentally friendly choices and and others interested in the issue. not somehow, as human beings, sepa- out to us because of the harm we have reject the rampant consumerism that “A lot of people don’t realize the rate from the Earth. There’s an inter- inflicted on her by our irresponsible use leads to such serious problems. earth is really in crisis,” said Sister Ei- twining of humankind, human life and and abuse of the goods with which God Pope Francis also encouraged leen O’Connor, RSM, a member of the human activity with all of creation, has endowed her. We have come to everyone to reduce their consumption diocesan committee. “The pope said, and we have an obligation before God, see ourselves as her lords and masters, of plastic and paper, use less water, in the encyclical, this is not necessar- if you want to talk in religious terms, entitled to plunder her at will.” separate garbage, cook only what they ily about technology or even science. to care for it.” The pope associated social inequal- can reasonably eat, respect and care This is our moral responsibility. It’s a Bishop Malone said Pope Francis ity with disregard for the environment, for animals, use buses or other public faith responsibility, particularly as it af- took his papal name because of his since the poorest populations are most transportation when possible, and fects the poorest among us, especially love for St. Francis of Assisi, the patron likely to be hit hardest and first by turn lights off when not in use. He in developing countries and island saint of the environment and animals, the loss of natural resources, such as praised such lifestyle changes as using countries.” who devoted his life to be able to water, fish and other wildlife, food and less heat and wearing warmer cloth- “The pope is really calling us to be “embrace all that is vulnerable,” which shelter. Pope Francis reiterated that ing, even if one could afford to use with one another,” Sister Sharon said. is why Franciscan fathers, brothers and merely reducing the overall number of more energy. “Oftentimes, when we’re talking about sisters of the diocese have kept this humans on the planet would not help, Bishop Malone believes the encycli- the environment and the things that theme alive. since a minority of the population is cal will spark a great deal of scientific are happening in the environment, we “This is an exciting and happy time causing the majority of the problems. debate and other discussion, since tend to be ‘them against us.’ He’s saying to hear the good news of Pope Francis’ “To blame population growth “there is a lot of science in the encycli- we need a better conversation than encyclical,” said Sister Sharon Goodre- instead of extreme and selective con- cal” and “the pope has access to some of that. We need a conversation where we mote, FSSJ, chair of the Diocesan Care sumerism on the part of some is one the best scientific minds in the world.” really respect one another.” Villa Maria College begins occupational therapy assistant program Villa Maria College has added patients, under the direction of traditional program offerings,” Professor Paula Santacroce- an occupational therapy assistant registered occupational therapists. said Dr. Ryan Hartnett, assistant Velarde was hired as director of program to its diverse list of majors, According to the United vice president for academic affairs. the program, bringing years of becoming the first private institution States Department of Labor, “Villa’s strong history in the arts and occupational therapy experience, in Western New York to offer the Occupational Therapy is one of music makes this program a good including direction of training area of study. The New York State the top 20 growing occupations fit for the college and prospective and education programs, and Education Department approved the in the nation with a 41 percent students.” a specialization in pediatric program during a meeting June 4. projected growth rate between The popular physical therapist occupational therapy. Students can immediately begin 2012 and 2022. This translates assistant program will work well Several spaces in Felician enrolling in the program, with into additional opportunities for with the new program. While the Hall have been designated for the classes scheduled to start in the fall interested students to enter a job recently developed psychology program, including a shared multi- 2015 semester. market hungry for their skills program provides opportunity for functional lab space with the PTA Occupational therapy assistants after graduation or continue on to broader collaborations with its arts program, a pediatric lab, kitchen, help patients develop, recover, and graduate studies. and music therapy minors, allowing mock hospital rooms, and dedicated improve the skills needed for daily “The occupational therapy students to apply their skills in faculty space. living and working, and are directly assistant associate’s degree has a sciences and the arts towards the For more information call 716- involved in providing therapy to lot of synergies with our new and same therapeutic goals. 896-0700 or visit www.villa.edu. July 2015 Western New York Catholic 9 Development coordinator helps STREAM schools to ‘Gear Up’ engineering By Patrick J. Buechi still receive a good grade. Staff Reporter “It levels the playing field for students,” Reidy said. “Everyone With the STREAM initiative knows who the book smart students flowing along nicely at area Catholic are. Your kids who are good problem schools, the diocesan Department solvers, who are good collaborators, of Catholic Education will add an this is where they excel. Now every- engineering-focused element into body comes to the table with some- the mix. thing to offer. It is no longer, ‘You’re Gear Up will teach the seemingly smart and I’m not.’” complex engineering design process Reidy researched and devel- in a way even kindergarten students oped the program and worked with can grasp. The Next Generation Sci- STREAM Coordinator Jean Comer ence Standards calls for elevating the to fit into the STREAM curriculum. engineering design process to the “We had looked at a lot of engi- same level of scientific inquiry. neering design loops and put this “It has a lot of value in teaching one together, merging stuff we had the kids higher-level thinking skills. seen, kind of our best of. Then my It teaches them how to problem job was to teach the teachers,” said solve,” said Shelly Reidy, coordina- Reidy. tor for professional development for She continues to coach teach- the Catholic Ed Department. “Think ers, visiting STREAM schools and about how jobs have changed. The Patrick McPartland/Staff Photographer teaching the teachers who will bring jobs that our kids will be doing the Gear Up program into their when they graduate from college, Second-graders Scarlett Zito (from left), Amiyah Callahan and Samantha classrooms, so that they will be more when they’re in their 40s and 50s. Georger construct a tower during Gear Up at Our Lady of the Blessed comfortable with the engineering Those jobs aren’t around yet. So, you Sacrament School, Depew. Their task is to design an object that can be design process. pushed or pulled by a magnet. can’t teach them skills-wise specifi- “She went through the design cally for a job, but we can give them process and made sure we under- the higher-level thinking skills – the stood each step of the engineering adaptability, the problem solving. If St. Gregory the Great School in Lecturing is possibly the least effec- design process. She didn’t want us you look at 21st-century skills, they Williamsville before joining the tive way of to impart information to to make a sample for the kids. She are critical thinking, communica- STREAM team, said her most suc- students. Reidy prepared teachers wanted them to have a very open tion, collaboration and creativity. cessful students were not the ones during a professional development mind about their design,” said Katie Those are what we need to help with the right answers, but the ones day in March. Bishop, STREAM coordinator at St. develop in our students, and this is a who went back to figure out how “We talked them off the cliff. Mary School in Swormville. mechanism to do that.” they got the wrong answers. Have you ever taught someone to Reidy even brought in two bins Gear Up, which has already been “These are life skills. You always edit a paper? You’ve been doing it. full of popsicle sticks, glue, and introduced to the 10 STREAM pilot want people to have that meta cogni- Have you taught your kids problem poster board for the teachers. schools, takes just a few days to tion where they’re thinking about solving in math? You’ve been doing “I think she’s one of those people implement. The program uses an their thinking and they’re thinking this,” Reidy said. who goes above and beyond for the engineering design loop that gives about what they did,” she explained. One teacher liked the idea so good of the students,” said Bishop. a step-by-step process for problem Students will also create a guided much, she wanted to use the design “She has a lot of enthusiasm for solving. First students must deter- portfolio, where they write out loop to deal with two boys who teaching, in particular engineering mine what the problem is. Next problems in their own words so the fought in class, hoping to come up design. She is, I think, the perfect they brainstorm solutions. Then teachers can make sure they fully with a better solution than fisti- person to be in charge of this E in they create the solution they think understand what they need to solve. cuffs. STREAM.” will work best. Next they test that “Now they’re having to read the Students receive a scoring in Business First named Reidy a solution. Finally, they evaluate the problem, digest it, process it, come rubrics, or grading based on spe- “Teacher of Merit” in 2014 for her solution. up with their own words, and really cific criteria, rather than as a right work teaching seventh- and eighth- “A lot of times teachers do stuff, understand it. If you ever taught or wrong answer. In one project, grade math at St. Greg’s. The North but they don’t explain what the pro- kids, they just skim. They don’t re- students design a chair that must Tonawanda High School graduate cess is,” Reidy said. “They’re kind of ally read. This forces them to do it,” be a specific size and hold a certain earned a bachelor’s degree from the hoping the kids get it just by model- Reidy said. weight. Even if the chairs can’t hold Rochester Institute of Technology ing. This is explicitly teaching it.” Some teachers may need time to the weight, if a student followed the and a master’s in education from the Reidy, who taught math at get used to this new way of teaching. design loop properly he or she can University at Buffalo. 10 Western New York Catholic July 2015 Bishop dedicates stained glass windows at St. Pacificus By Kimberlee Sabshin Buffalo church. Since St. Monica’s Staff Reporter history dated back so many years, Father Mierzwa elected to keep Last year, part of Buffalo this history alive by reusing the history made its way to St. windows. Pacificus Oratory in Humphrey. The windows had to be On Mother’s Day, Bishop Richard truncated in order to fit into the J. Malone made a pastoral visit to space height-wise, but they were the Southern Tier oratory to bless wide enough to fit perfectly, so its newly installed stained glass members of the community came windows, originally part of St. together to help cover the cost of Monica Church in Buffalo. installing the windows. Those who St. Monica Church, which helped pay to re-size the windows closed in 1995, was established in dedicate them to loved ones who 1912, to serve the large population had since passed away, so each of Irish immigrants who called the window has a plaque with two Old First Ward of South Buffalo inscribed dedications. their home. Although the church When asked about the has since been demolished, today significance of having St. Monica’s its windows stand as a reminder old windows in St. Pacificus of the history of the Diocese of Oratory, Father Mierwza noted Buffalo and a way for visitors to they had previously served a see the glass windows and enjoy community of Irish people in their beauty. South Buffalo, and now they are Bishop Malone’s pastoral visit in a parish that was also originally to St. Pacificus Oratory included founded for the area’s Irish a prayer of blessing for Mother’s immigrants. Day and a reception after the “We are delighted that they Mass. Father Ronald Mierzwa, match the simplicity of St. Patrick McPartland/Staff Photographer pastor of Holy Name of Mary Pacificus so well, and yet add Parish in Ellicottville, of which The stained glass windows inside St. Pacificus, Humphrey, are recycled from a more reverent atmosphere, includes the St. Pacificus campus, St. Monica Church in Buffalo. more of a sacred space for said a visit by a bishop to a small, worship, prayer and devotion,” he rural oratory is an ideal occasion concluded. to celebrate. At St. Pacificus, Father showed their age. Although regular weekend “Bishop Malone is fast Mierzwa says Mass only about “They were plain yellow glass. Masses are not held at St. becoming a familiar and friendly seven times each year, making this They were just plain,” Father Pacificus, the space is available presence in the Southern Tier,” occasion all the more significant. Mierzwa recalled of the old ones. for reservation for events such as he said. The visit from the bishop “This was a special treat for “Some of the window panes were baptisms, weddings or funerals. drew a full house of worshipers to everybody, and the bishop was most broken and some of the windows It has been in the care of Holy St. Pacificus Oratory. kind,” Father Mierzwa said. “He’s didn’t open. Two of them were Name of Mary Parish since 2007, “Visits by the ordinary of the making a concerted effort to get showing rot, so something had when its former pastor, Father diocese to St. Pacificus are few down here and visit the parishes, to be done. Then, it came to J. Gregory Brennan, tragically and far between,” Father Mierzwa so we’re delighted to have him. We my mind that the chancery had drowned. Additionally, area said. “You could probably count often feel neglected. We’re, like, at stained glass windows that would residents are putting forth an them on one hand. I invited the the edge of the world.” be appropriate, from St. Monica effort to ensure the oratory bishop to come, and he graciously In 2014, Father Mierzwa called Church, that had been in storage remains in good working order. accepted our invitation and came attention to the old windows of St. in the chancery catacombs.” “They are putting safety and blessed the windows as part Pacificus, which were in dire need Although St. Monica closed glass over (the windows), of the festivities. St. Pacificus is of renovation. The building dates nearly two decades earlier and and volunteers from the faith a mission church of Holy Name back to 1855, when Franciscan the building has since been community do check on things of Mary in Ellicottville, so they friars established it as a mission demolished, its old stained glass at St. Pacificus, particularly a do not have a regular schedule of church, one of the oldest they windows had been salvaged and lady named Mary Weber,” Father Masses on the weekend.” founded. The windows especially were all that remained of the Mierzwa said. July 2015 Western New York Catholic 11 Polish priest has served parishioners in Orchard Park, Kenmore By Kimberlee Sabshin daily for four hours, I had English Staff Reporter language lessons with them. They were, for me, more than just From his earliest days, Father teachers. They were like mothers Dawid Krzeszowski had much in and fathers to me. They treated common with one of the newest me like this son. Because of this, I saints of the Catholic Church. used to say I have only one mother Now parochial vicar of St. John and father in Poland, but in the the Baptist in Kenmore, Father U.S., I have many American moms Krzeszowski was born in Poland and dads. We are still in touch and near the birthplace of St. John Paul meet from time to time.” II. Today, he continues to share his Today, Father Krzeszowski is in faith and his heritage with many residence at St. John the Baptist, American parishioners. a parish with rich history that St. Father Kzeszowski, who came John Neumann began. He said to the United States in 2012, Father Michael Parker is “known was born in 1981 in Gorlice, Courtesy of Father Dawid Krzeszowski for his great kindness toward Poland, a city with a population Father Dawid Krzeszowski with some of his parishioners at St. John the priests from various parts of the of 30,000. This is only 100 miles Baptist in Kenmore. world,” and the rectory at St. John east of Wadowice, where St. John the Baptist has housed priests from Paul II was born in 1920. Father many countries. Krzeszowski cited the Holy Father In 2000, Father Krzeszowski of Detroit, who died in 1977, and Father Krzeszowski said the as influencing his own faith. joined the seminary in Rzeszów, John E. Joniec, a World War II parishioners are very friendly, kind “I consider it a blessing to have Poland, a city of more than veteran who died earlier this year. and patient as he learns English. lived in the part of Poland which 170,000. While in the seminary, On his father’s side, Father He thanked Sister Jolene Ellis, was so dear to our Holy Father,” Father Krzeszowski studied Walter G. Michalik, who died OSF, Deacon James Waggoner and said Father Kzeszowski. “From the philosophy and theology for six in 2002, and Brother Eduardo Edward and Geraldine Szemraj for guidance of our parents, Adam years. After finishing studies there Michalik, CSC, who died in 2012, their help. and Maria, my brother Father in 2006, he went on to graduate both ministered in Notre Dame, In 2014, Father Krzeszowski Waldemar and I developed a deep from the Pontifical School of Ind. An aunt, Stephanie Ryznar began attending the State faith in God, a love of the Church Theology at the University of of Detroit, made family visits to University of New York at Buffalo, and respect for our country, Krakow, Poland. Poland, and Father Krzeszowski a school well known in Western Poland. We were, and continue to He called his experience in had traveled to Chicago and New York for its large population be, a traditional Catholic family.” the seminary “very eventful.” Niagara Falls. of international students. Since Father Krzeszowski grew up in In addition to taking classes, “I’m very grateful to Bishop enrolling in the Intensive English a rural area and enjoyed playing seminarians had to perform (Richard J.) Malone, Bishop Program of the university’s various sports with his friends in physical work, such as taking care (Edward U.) Kmiec, Msgr. Paul English Language Institute, Father his free time. In their youth, the of the seminary’s gardens, cleaning Litwin and Father Józef Dudzik, Krzeszowski practices reading, Krzeszowski brothers were cantors the seminary halls and gathering who helped me to come to the writing, speaking and listening and altar servers, which made up the produce area farmers Diocese of Buffalo,” Father to the language five hours a day, their parents “very proud.” After had grown. However, Father Krzeszowski said. Monday through Friday. completing a total of eight years of Krzeszowski said the physical Father Krzeszowski began He continues to live by the elementary school and four years work “made us feel useful” and serving at Nativity of Our Lord motto, “You will know the truth, of music school, all in Gorlice, “complemented our intellectual Parish in Orchard Park before and the truth will set you free” the young Dawid continued work” while studying to be priests. starting a new assignment at St. (John 8:32). to secondary school to study Father Krzeszowski came John the Baptist Parish in 2013. “I strongly believe that my economics and finance for four to Buffalo on Aug. 27, 2012. He said he had “fond memories” of faith is able to grow as long as I years. After this, he considered the Although it was his first time serving Nativity, where he worked live in the truth before Jesus and priesthood. permanently living on American with others to improve his English myself,” he said. “I would like “When I was 19, I decided soil, he had been “emotionally as a newcomer to the country. to develop my faith by living in to go to the seminary,” Father involved with the U.S.” since “I had worked with 13 great the truth, which I can attain by Krzeszowski said. “My parish childhood. His mother’s family volunteer English teachers, who daily prayer, the Word of God priests were a good example for members living in America instructed me particularly in the and the sacraments, especially me. They helped me make this included two uncles: Father liturgical language,” he said. “From the sacrament of penance and very important decision in my life.” Francis J. Sysol of the Archdiocese September to December 2012, reconciliation.” 12 Western New York Catholic Ministry July 2015 Father Jekielek named pastor of St. Christopher Parish By Kristina M. Connell Father Richard W. Blaze- as parochial vicars. Jesuit Community. Communications Staff jewski and Father Thomas D. Father Lukasz Kopala was Deacon Roy P. Dibb was Doyle were reappointed to an assigned to St. John Vianney assigned to diaconal ministry Bishop Richard J. Malone additional term at their current Parish, Orchard Park, beginning at Epiphany of Our Lord Par- has announced new assign- parishes. Father Blazejewski July 16, and Father Thomas M. ish, Langford. He previously ments for several clergy mem- will continue as pastor at St. Mahoney was assigned to St. served at SS. Peter & Paul Par- bers including the newly or- Isidore Parish, Perry, for a sec- Gregory the Great Parish, Wil- ish, Hamburg. dained permanent deacons and ond term of six years. Father liamsville, effective June 29. Deacon David C. Arm- priests. Doyle will serve for a third term Father Daniel E. Ogbei- strong, Deacon Peter J. Don- Father Steven A. Jekielek, as pastor at Our Lady of Peace fun will begin his position as nelly and Deacon John A. Ow- former parochial vicar at St. Parish, Clarence. parochial vicar at Nativity of czarczak, ordained permanent Gregory the Great, Williams- Father James W. Hartwell, the Blessed Virgin Mary Par- deacons in late May, have begun ville, has received his first pas- pastor of St. Michael Parish, ish, Harris Hill, and St. Mar- their first three-year assign- tin de Porres and St. Lawrence ments as permanent deacons. torate. He began his new posi- Warsaw, was given the addition- Father Steven Jekielek tion as pastor at St. Christopher al responsibility as vicar forane parishes, Buffalo, on July 30. Deacon Armstrong was as- Parish, Tonawanda, on June for the Genesee-Wyoming vi- Each of the assignments for the signed to diaconal ministry at 22. Ordained in 2011, Father cariate for a term of three years. of the school, as well as creat- priests, who were ordained June Christ Our Hope Parish, French Jekielek’s first assignment as a He fills the position that was ing an environment where the 6, is for a three-year term. Creek, and ministry of charity priest was as parochial vicar previously held by Father James school can thrive. The position Two religious order priests of visiting the homebound. at St. Christopher’s where he W. Kirkpatrick who moved to was previously held by Msgr. have been granted presbyteral Deacon Donnelly was as- served for three years before Niagara County to serve as pas- Kevin T. O’Neill. faculties for the Diocese of Buf- signed to diaconal ministry moving to St. Gregory the Great. tor of St. Jude the Apostle Par- Father Dawid T. Krzeszows- falo. Father Michael D. Calabria, at St. Gregory the Great, Wil- At St. Christopher’s, he takes ish, North Tonawanda, in April. ki was reassigned to an additional OFM, was appointed by his pro- liamsville, and ministry of char- over for Father Charles Slisz Father Jeffrey L. Nowak, term as parochial vicar at St. John vincial as director of the Center ity at Millard Fillmore Subur- who recently retired. parochial vicar at St. John Vi- the Baptist Parish, Kenmore. Fa- for Arab and Islamic studies at ban Hospital, Williamsville. The Niagara County native anney Parish, Orchard Park, was ther Krzeszowski, a priest from the Franciscan Institute of St. Deacon Owczarczak was graduated from the State Univer- given the additional responsibil- the Diocese of Rzeszów, Poland, Bonaventure University. assigned to diaconal ministry sity of New York at Buffalo with ity as canonical administrator served at Nativity of Our Lord Father David S. Cian- at St. Mary of the Assumption a bachelor’s degree in biological Mary Queen of Angels School, Parish, Orchard Park, before his cimino, SJ, was appointed by Parish, Lancaster, and ministry sciences and a master’s degree in Cheektowaga. As canonical ad- first appointment at St. John’s. his provincial as president of of charity at Greenfield Health business administration before ministrator, Father Nowak is Three newly-ordained priests Canisius High School, Buffalo, and Rehabilitation Center, Lan- entering the seminary. responsible for the Catholicity received their first appointments with residence at the Canisius caster. Msgr. O’Neill honored St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute names new principal for dedication to education St. Joseph’s Collegiate Insti- school and our commitment to tute announced the appointment academic excellence, and most CHEEKTOWAGA — A dedicated of Brother Christopher Belle- significantly, a genuine concern Mass of celebration in honor of to Catho- man, FSC, as principal, effective for the young men who have Msgr. Kevin O’Neill took place lic educa- immediately. been entrusted to our care.” recently in Queen of Martyrs tion,” said Currently serving as interim Before joining St. Joseph’s Church in Cheektowaga. Af- Principal principal of the independent Collegiate Institute, Brother ter nine years of service, Msgr. MaryAlice Catholic school in Kenmore, Chris served as principal at La O’Neill is retiring from his role Bagwell. Brother Chris has been a trusted Salle Institute in Troy. He re- of canonical administrator at “Frankly, I member of the St. Joe’s commu- ceived his master’s degree in Mary Queen of Angels Regional don’t know nity since September 2004. In his Msgr. Kevin Spanish Education from the Catholic School at the end of the O’Neill where we 11 years with the school, he has University at Albany in 1992 current school year. would be also assumed the roles of vice Brother Christopher and his master’s in Educational Msgr. O’Neill, who was or- right now principal for Student Affairs and Belleman, FSC Administration from Canisius dained in 1961, has dedicated without Msgr. Kevin’s support Spanish teacher. College in 2011. He has also been much of his life to Catholic edu- and guidance. Moving for- Brother Chris has been a “I am absolutely delighted to honored with the Lasallian Edu- cation. In January of this year, ward, we will especially miss Christian Brother since 1981, appoint Brother Chris the next cator of the Year award in 2000 he received the Diocese of Buf- his celebration of our special dedicating his life to the vision principal of St. Joseph’s Colle- and 2010. falo’s Outstanding Achievement Masses, his leadership in our of St. John Baptist de La Salle giate Institute,” said Robert T. Brother Chris currently Award. community fundraising efforts, through working in education. Scott, AFSC, president of the all serves on the board of trustees “It has been a privilege for his participation at our school His knowledge of St. Joseph’s Col- boys school. “He brings with him for both St. Joseph’s Collegiate all of us at Mary Queen of Angels board meetings and his spiritual legiate Institute’s Lasallian mission the dedication true to his voca- Institute and De La Salle Col- School to work with someone so guidance.” is integral to his new role. tion, a clear knowledge of our legiate in Warren, Mich. July 2015 Western New York Catholic 13

You shall love your Cultural Amarás al Prójimo neighbor as yourself Diversity como a ti is mismo By El 10 de junio afrontar estos problemas. Además nos On June 10, the Bishops of the Christians need Milagros Ramos los obispos de los dice, “En cambio, el fruto del Espíritu es United States gathered in St. Louis for to confront these Director Estados Unidos caridad, alegría, paz, compresión de los their Spring General Assembly. issues. It goes se reunieron en demás, generosidad, bondad, fidelidad, The bishops accepted a letter at the on to say, “In San Luis por su mansedumbre y dominio de sí mismo.” assembly that was presented to them contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, Asamblea General de Primavera. Los Si los involucrados sólo utilizaran los by Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of peace, patience, kindness, generosity, obispos aceptaron una carta en la Asam- frutos que el Espíritu Santo le ofrece, Louisville, Ky., president of the USCCB. faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” blea que se le presentó por Arzobispo no habría tantas de estas situaciones. Si The letter was in regards to tragic events If those involved would only use the Joseph E. Kurtz, de Louisville, Kentucky, tratamos a los demás como nos gustaría that have been taking place throughout fruits that they have been given by the el presidente de la Conferencia de los ser tratados, tal vez no habría tantos many cities across the United States Holy Spirit, there would not be so many Estados Unidos. La carta habla sobre asesinatos y la falta de respeto por los between law enforcement officials and of these situations. If we would treat los trágicos acontecimientos que han demás. Tomemos tiempo de meditar African-Americans and others who have others as we would want to be treated tenido lugar en muchas ciudades de sobre estas palabras. ¿Qué podemos lost their lives in altercations with law than maybe there wouldn’t be so much los Estados Unidos entre agentes poli- aprender de ellas? Si tienen la oportuni- enforcements. killings and disrespect for others. Let us ciales y Afro- Americanos y otros que dad de reunirse con oficiales de la ley en Bishop Richard J. Malone and take time and meditate on these words. han perdido sus vidas en altercados. El su comunidad y sentarse y discutir lo Episcopal Bishop R. William Franklin Try to get together with law enforcement Obispo Richard J. Malone y Episcopal que está sucediendo entre los oficiales have joined together to write two in your area to sit and discuss what is Obispo R. William Franklin se han uni- de la ley y la comunidad, no pierdan Pastoral Letters. In one they state, “We happening between in the community dos para escribir dos Cartas Pastorales, la oportunidad de también compartir have witnessed civil unrest in Ferguson, also make time for some sharing of uno de los cuales dice, “Hemos sido algunas de las escrituras y orar por las New York City, Cleveland, Baltimore scripture and prayer for those who are testigos de los disturbios civiles en Fer- comunidades que tanto sufren. and many other areas. Incidents near suffering. guson, la Ciudad de Nueva York, Cleve- La carta que el arzobispo Kurtz pre- and far have shown us how much The letter that Archbishop Kurtz land, Baltimore y muchas otras áreas. sentó a la Asamblea de los Obispos nos work remains to be done to heal racial presented to the Assembly of Bishops Incidentes que han ocurridos cercanas da sugerencias de lo que podemos hacer wounds here and around the country.” gives us suggestion of what we can do to y lejanas nos han demostrado el trabajo para ayudar: Orar por la paz y sanación Since then, there has been another help: pray for peace and healing among que todavía queda por hacer para sanar de todos; Estudiar la palabra de Dios y incident between African-American all people; study the Word of God and heridas raciales aquí y en todo el país.” la doctrina social de la iglesia con el fin teens and law enforcement that has the social teaching of the Church in Desde que estas cartas han sido escritas, de obtener una apreciación más pro- made headline news. order to gain a deeper appreciation of he habido otro incidente entre adoles- funda de la dignidad de todas las per- In Galatians 5 we read, “For you the dignity of all persons; make a sincere centes afroamericanos y oficiales de la sonas; Hacer un esfuerzo sincero para were called for freedom, brothers. But do effort to encounter more fully people of ley que ha hecho noticias nacionales. encontrar más plenamente personas de not use this freedom as an opportunity different racial backgrounds with whom En Gálatas 5 leemos, “Nuestra vo- diferentes orígenes raciales con quien for the flesh; rather, serve one another we live, work and minister; Pursue cación, hermanos es la libertad. No vivimos, trabajamos y con quienes through love. For the whole law is ways in which Catholic parishes and hablo de esa libertad que encubre los somos ministros; Buscar maneras en fulfilled in one statement, namely, “You neighborhoods can be truly welcoming deseos de la carne, sino del amor por que las parroquias y barrios católicas shall love your neighbor as yourself. of families of different racial and el que nos hacemos esclavos unos de pueden ser verdaderamente acogedo- But if you go on biting and devouring religious backgrounds. Get to know our otros. Pues la Ley entera se resume en ras de familias de diferentes orígenes one another, beware that you are not local law enforcement officers. Let them una frase: Amaras al prójimo como a ti raciales y religiosas ; Conozca a nuestros consumed by one another. I say, then: know of our support and gratitude. And mismo. Pero si se muerden y se devoran agentes de la ley locales. Hágales saber live by the spirit and you will certainly encourage young people to respect all unos a otros, ¡cuidado!, que llegarán a de nuestro apoyo y gratitud. Y animar not gratify the desire of the flesh.” legitimate authority. This letter in its perderse todos.”. Estas palabras de la a los jóvenes a respetar toda autoridad These words from the Bible, gives entirety can be found on the USCCB Biblia, nos da la sabiduría y el poder que legítima. Puede encontrar esta carta en us the wisdom and the power we website. nosotros los cristianos necesitamos para su totalidad en el sitio de la web USCCB. 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Most shocking was the fact that What are we to do as we live in an rience and tenacity.” from 1915 until the present, the percent- By “atmosphere of war”? Certainly we are Do we have the “passion, patience, age has continued to increase so that Deacon Don tempted to look for ways to justify our experience and tenacity” to be peace- anyone who has been born since 1990 Weigel own violence, to declare the “enemy” as makers? Pope Francis reminds us that has spent their entire lives with America evil and assure ourselves that God wants it is work, that it requires intentional at war. us to kill them. We become likely to put actions on our part to make peace and Those of us born somewhere in the reminded that men and women are dy- our trust in military force, to increase to reject violence and war as the default middle of the century have only seen ing in distant lands on our behalf? defense budgets that rob us of other valu- position for resolving conflict. He chal- about 40 percent of our lives at war; for Pope Francis spoke to a similar point able resources, to blithely accept torture lenges us to be a people “who sow peace those born in the ‘80s it was over half, in June when he visited Sarajevo, the and drone strikes – and we begin to look by their daily actions, their attitudes and and for those born since the turn of the place of horrific ethnic war and destruc- for security in all the wrong places. acts of kindness, of fraternity, of dia- century it has been 100 percent. tion in the early 1990s. Making reference The teaching and the example of logue, of mercy.” What effect can this be having on to the many conflicts and wars around Jesus challenge us to face the limits of The atmosphere of war that overshad- us as a people, especially on those who the world, he noted that they are “a kind violence in creating a more just and ows us can be broken through by our own are the youngest among us? Could it be of third world war being fought piece- secure world. Pope Francis, in that actions working with the Holy Spirit – but that we begin to see war as the natural meal and, in the context of global com- same speech, makes it clear that we are only if we want it badly enough, and are state of things, that we see armed conflict munications, we sense an atmosphere of called to live a higher nature as dis- willing to work to bring it about. and violence as the preferred response w ar.” ciples: “Within this atmosphere of war,” Deacon Don Weigel is the associ- to political troubles? Do we become so Can we deny that we live in what the pope said, “like a ray of sunshine ate public policy coordinator at Catholic immune to the horror of war because of could be called an “atmosphere of war”? piercing the clouds, resound the words Charities of Buffalo and is a Global Fellow its constant presence that we need to be Even our language about political pro- of Jesus in the Gospel: ‘Blessed are the with Catholic Relief Services. Church growth has little to do with numbers Is your parish growing? But more them. Likewise, the only sustainable and active in the community? Are importantly, should growing just be numerical growth in a parish is symp- Parish our parishes developing authentic and looked at as numbers? tomatic of the faith growth happening reliable relationships for their parish- When it comes to Church growth, in each and every parishioner. Life ioners? Do these parishioners have little is measured by the numbers. What should be looked at is what opportunities to consider their own Churches can grow numerically for a is happening to people in the diocese By spiritual growth together, beyond the variety of reasons, some of which are and what is the result of the various Dennis mandatory hour of worship each week? deceiving or merely coincidental. As programs that have been presented. Mahaney Do our parishes invite people to tell with so many other living things, when Also what should be looked at is what stories of growing, contributing, and it comes to vitality, numbers are at best is happening “below ground” in the ple, no mission. But just as certainly, belonging in the parish? symptomatic of growth, not the cause hearts of parishioners and what is hap- no mission, no people. Gallup praises Recall how effective the early or the purpose of growth. pening in relationships at Church. the small church group for its capacity Churched were in causing the un- Nature is filled with examples of What should be looked at is how to call and confirm people for mission Churched to remark “see how they plants that seem dormant for years connected a parish is to the com- and ministry today. love one another.” We still hear stories before startling explosions of life, just munity around it. Christ-centered Most essentially, our Church is of the sustained impact of RENEW as there are large organisms that upon relationships cause transformation a communion of faith communities groups that were started in this diocese inspection, turn out to be lifeless. One and transformation drives roots more – one, holy, catholic and apostolic. 30 years ago. These small church might say that real growth is in the deeply in the Lord, just as it energizes Intentional participation in small groups encouraged Catholics to en- roots, long before it is displayed in the our mission in the community. church groups can make faith a daily counter Christ, find their joy in Christ, shoots. Authentic Church growth is found- reality for participants who often re- follow Christ and grow by sharing their Perhaps this is why Jesus found ed upon transformed people who are port changes in themselves, and their faith in Christ. faith the size of a mustard seed an apt filled with a sense of purpose, and who families. Growing churches give high On Oct. 16 and 17, the national analogy to vitality despite appearances. are in vital relationships with others priority to all kinds of small group team for Christ Life will help to plant The parish is similar in that the most both inside and outside of the Church. experiences, which raise intentional these seeds so that each of us, and our significant change can happen below According to the Gallup research that disciples who are nourished and chal- parishes, can grow in Christ. the surface, long before anything is evi- produced the book “Growing an En- lenged for living faith out loud. For more information contact dent by way of outward evangelization. gaged Church,” thriving parishes pay What about my own parish? Is it a [email protected], call Authentic growth happens inside attention to the connection between communion of communities – united, 716-847-8393 or go to www.Evangelize- people, before it is visible outside of the people and the mission. No peo- set on God’s intentions, open to all, Buffalo.org. July 2015 Commentary Western New York Catholic 15 Green encyclical has arrived It’s courageous, it’s prophetic, it’s accompanied by a constant rise in the foreseeable that, once certain resourc- challenging, it’s holistic, it’s wonderful. sea level and, it would appear, by an es have been depleted, the scene will That’s what I think of Pope Francis’ increase of extreme weather events. … Making a be set for new wars.” environmental encyclical “Laudato Si,” Humanity is called to recognize the Difference Pope Francis says in addition to on care for our common home. need for changes of lifestyle, produc- highlighting the duty of each person Quoting his patron saint, Francis tion and consumption, in order to By to care for nature, the Church “must of Assisi – who is also the patron saint combat this warming. … Tony Magliano above all protect mankind from self- of ecology – Pope Francis begins his “The problem is aggravated by a destruction.” papal letter with a beautiful verse from model of development based on the The Holy Father sees the environ- the saint’s Canticle of the Creatures: “ intensive use of fossil fuels” – that is mental problem as part of a much ‘Praise be to you, my Lord, through coal, oil and gas. regarding the privatization of water – larger, more serious problem: Our our Sister, Mother Earth, who sustains The pope urgently calls for global “turning it into a commodity subject failure to consistently recognize the and governs us, and who produces conversion from the use of these fossil to the laws of the market. … truth that everyone and everything is various fruit with colored flowers and fuels to “clean renewable energy” – “Our world has a grave social debt interconnected. herbs.” wind, solar and geothermal (see Earth towards the poor who lack access to He explains, “When we fail to ac- St. Francis of Assisi reminds us, Policy Institute http://bit.ly/1JaEb9B). drinking water,” said Pope Francis. knowledge as part of reality the worth writes the pope, “that our common “Climate change … represents The pope expresses deep concern of a poor person, a human embryo, a home is like a sister with whom we one of the principal challenges facing that the many injustices of market- person with disabilities – to offer just a share our life and a beautiful mother humanity in our day. Its worst impact based economies, together with few examples – it becomes difficult to who opens her arms to embrace us. will probably be felt by developing environmental degradation, have their hear the cry of nature itself; everything “This sister now cries out to us countries in coming decades.” For gravest effects on the poor and vulner- is connected. … because of the harm we have inflicted example, “There has been a tragic rise able. “Since everything is interrelated, on her by our irresponsible use and in the number of migrants seeking to He writes, “The depletion of fish- concern for the protection of nature is abuse of the goods with which God flee from the growing poverty caused ing reserves especially hurts small fish- also incompatible with the justification has endowed her. We have come to by environmental degradation. … ing communities without the means to of abortion.” see ourselves as her lords and masters, “The warming caused by huge replace those resources; water pollu- Pope Francis sees in St. Francis entitled to plunder her at will.” consumption on the part of some rich tion particularly affects the poor who a perfect example of one who fully Pope Francis explains, “Each year countries has repercussions on the cannot buy bottled water; and rises understood our interrelatedness. hundreds of millions of tons of waste poorest areas of the world, especially in the sea level mainly affect impov- He writes that St. Francis “was are generated, much of it non-biode- Africa, where a rise in temperature, erished coastal populations who have a mystic and a pilgrim who lived in gradable, highly toxic and radioactive, together with drought, has proved nowhere else to go. simplicity and in wonderful harmony from homes and businesses, from devastating for farming. … Pope Francis tries to awaken the with God, with others, with nature construction and demolition sites, “Many of those who possess more consciences of all – especially the eco- and with Himself. He shows us just from clinical, electronic and industrial resources and economic or politi- nomically and politically powerful – to how inseparable the bond is between sources. The earth, our home, is begin- cal power seem mostly to be con- the plight of the poor. concern for nature, justice for the ning to look more and more like an cerned with masking the problems or He writes that in political and poor, commitment to society, and immense pile of filth.” concealing their symptoms, simply economic discussions the poor seem interior peace.” The Holy Father then weighs in making efforts to reduce some of the to be brought up as an afterthought. Pope Francis has given the world on climate change. Ignoring the weak negative impacts of climate change.” “Indeed, when all is said and done, a great gift. With wise insight, he has scientific claims of those who deny In a rebuke to some multinational they frequently remain at the bottom laid out for us the truth of our inter- the climate is changing and that the corporations operating in economi- of the pile.” connectedness with all creation – not earth is warming – due principally to cally underdeveloped countries Pope Pope Francis astutely observes only in the ecological web of life, but human pollution – he writes, “A very Francis writes, “Generally, after that living comfortable lifestyles far as persons sharing one human nature, solid scientific consensus indicates ceasing their activity and withdraw- removed from the poor, often leads and spiritually as brothers and sisters that we are presently witnessing a ing, they leave behind great human to a “numbing of conscience” and to united to God, who is father of all. disturbing warming of the climatic and environmental liabilities such as a cold impersonal analysis. “At times However, because we continue to system.” unemployment, abandoned towns, the this attitude exists side by side with a ignore the vital necessity of nurturing Indeed, the scientific consensus is depletion of natural reserves, defores- ‘green rhetoric.’ this interconnectedness, the ecologi- very solid. According to the National tation, the impoverishment of agri- “Today, however, we have to realize cal, social and spiritual web is tearing. Aeronautics and Space Administra- culture and local stock breeding, open that a true ecological approach always But if we care at all, we still have a tion (NASA), “97 percent or more of pits, riven hills, polluted rivers and a becomes a social approach; it must in- little time to mend the tears. actively publishing climate scientists handful of social works which are no tegrate questions of justice in debates For anyone interested in being a agree: Climate-warming trends over longer sustainable.” on the environment, so as to hear both part of the solution, “Laudato Si,’ on the past century are very likely due to Francis then turns his attention to the cry of the earth and the cry of the Care for Our Common Home” is a human activities.” (http://climate.nasa. the growing scarcity of clean water – poor.” must read. gov/scientific-consensus/). especially in Africa – and the reckless Observing the connection between Tony Magliano is an internation- Pope Francis continues, “In pollution of much of our existing water. the degradation of the environment ally syndicated social justice and peace recent decades this warming has been And he writes about his concern and war Pope Francis writes, “It is columnist. 16 Western New York Catholic July 2015

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      Bishop Richard J. Malone discussed they changed the regulations that would  the current status and future of several require us to cover contraception and     religious liberty issues on “EWTN Live” abortion, which we’re not going to do.    on June 17. Host Father Mitch Pica That also is what has caused some     interviewed Bishop Malone about gay Catholic Charities agencies – my home,       marriage, human trafficking and the Boston, is one – to stop doing adoptions   Health and Human Services mandate and foster care because of the require-    forcing religious institutions to provide ment to let same-sex couples adopt    health care coverage for contracep- children, which we don’t believe is a good   tion and abortion-inducing drugs, with thing for their upbringing. It’s just  Bishop Malone explaining that govern- on so many levels of our lives.  ment intrusion is starting to prevent the “This is why it’s such a grave, grave   Catholic Church from performing its threat for the work of the Church, to the  ministries. The bishop also took questions mission that Christ has given us to carry   from audience members and callers. out in the world and in this country,  Here are some highlights of the because we are not going to give in to this  program: requirement. It’s really a   On the Obama administration’s en- coercion from the government to get in- forcement of the HHS mandate and volved in things that are gravely immoral,   current Supreme Court case in favor of gay and so that weakens our ability to reach  marriage: out and do the beautiful work that Christ  “Clearly, there is a gradual and very has called us to do.”   grave erosion of the right to freedom  – freedom of religion, freedom of con- On how Roe v. Wade and the gay mar-  science, and freedom of speech too. If riage issue are related:  you look at some of the thoughts of our “Anybody who’s gone to the March      founding fathers, even George Washing- for Life can’t help be moved – and I go      ton said in one place that it was really his every year – by the increasing number of      commitment to civil and religious liberty youths and young adults who are that drove him to the battlefield.” there. It’s nice to see a whole new cohort of people who are convinced of On how the Supreme Court’s upcoming this. And I’m convinced, too, and I hate Coming in September decision on the legalization of gay to say this, if the Supreme Court marriage could impact Catholic institu- does in a couple of weeks does what we tions like colleges and universities: think they probably will do, and we “A change in the marriage law would should pray they won’t, and gives in to not just be one law, it would be a change this redefinition of marriage into in employment law, estate law, all these something other than what God created it things that have to do with marriage. One to be, I want to hope, pray and thing would be what we call ‘compelled work that the effort to question and turn association,’ whereby if the law were around Roe v. Wade, I’m sure, will changed to redefine marriage, religious develop around marriage. There will institutions like schools, colleges, hos- continue to be a reaction to it.” pitals, could be coerced into hiring or retaining On what Catholics should do to advo- people who have entered into so-called cate for its mission: same sex marriages. There’s the possibility “Catholics need to get ourselves more of institutions losing their accreditation informed about this issues. We have Back to School Supplement or license if they stood up for what our to understand what is at stake. Get in- Display ad reservation deadline: understanding of marriage is, as it came formed about what will be the from the creating probable consequences that you can pre- August 3rd hands of God.” dict right now and decide you are not going to be silent. Write to your Con- Darryl Tills, Advertising Coordinator On the Church’s fight against sex traf- gress people. Write to the ficking: newspaper. Call the talk shows. It’s calling 847-8736 “It’s slavery. We’re no longer able to us to pay closer attention to [email protected] • www.wnycatholic.org apply for those contracts for government what’s going on in the culture, and bring funding (to fight the crime) because to it the light of the Gospel.” July 2015 Western New York Catholic 17 Hundreds welcome new priests to diocese By Mark Ciemicoch and Bishop Donatus sibility for the life and mission of the New Media Coordinator Ogun of Uromi, Ni- Church. Do not fail to listen to them geria, came to town and collaborate with them even as we Three men entered a special broth- to concelebrate the teach, lead and sanctify them.” erhood on June 6, as Bishop Richard Mass with Bishop Bishop Malone offered advice and J. Malone ordained Father Lukasz Ko- Edward U. Kmiec recommendations for the new priests as pala, Father Thomas Michael Mahoney and Bishop Edward they transition into their new roles, in- and Father Daniel Ehijiator Ogbeifun M. Grosz. cluding regularly praying the Liturgy of into the priesthood during a Mass at St. Family and the Hours, but also a faithful discipline Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo. friends of the new of personal conversations with the Lord. “Thank you very sincerely for priests sat in the “Pray faithfully and deeply,” Bishop hearing the Lord’s call, and for saying front rows of the Malone said. “Prayer is how we remain yes,” Bishop Malone told the three new cathedral, holding gratefully aware that we are Christ’s priests. “A ‘yes’ that you will repeat camera phones and Patrick McPartland/Staff Photographer friends, as well as his priests and servants.” every day of your lives from this time tablets to preserve Priests from the diocese line up to give their blessing to Father Kopala, who grew up in on. I express as well my gratitude, and the moment. Doz- the three men being ordained to the priesthood during the Polish town of Ropczyce, has been that of the Diocese of Buffalo once ens of priests and a ceremony at St. Joseph Cathedral in Buffalo. assigned to St. John Vianney Parish in again, to everyone who’s walked the deacons joined the Orchard Park. journey of formation with you since bishops in welcom- Father Ogbeifun will serve under you were little boys. Dear brothers, you ing their new brothers. Bishop Malone sacred power that comes from Christ Father Ronald P. Sajdak at Nativity of the know well, as men of deep faith, that and the assembled clergy laid hands on inside. You will be doctors of souls, Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Harris something profoundly mysterious and the newly ordained, then were formally ministering the compassion of Christ, Hill and St. Martin de Porres Church radically transforming, is about to hap- welcomed by the assembly. the Good Shepherd, in sacrament and St. Lawrence Church, both in Buf- pen to your lives.” “As men commissioned as heralds and pastoral challenges. Through you, falo. He is the first African-born priest to The ordination Mass had an inter- of the Gospel, you will preach the Word Christ, the head of the body, will be be ordained in the Diocese of Buffalo. national feel, as Father Kopala emi- and bear witness to the Good News present as leader of his people. Always A former accountant who complet- grated from Poland and Father Ogbei- and the joy of the Gospel,” Bishop rejoice in the gifts of the laity and the ed his transition to the priesthood, Fa- fun is a native of Nigeria. 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Swormville parish plans annual run, chowder and chicken picnic By Kimberlee Sabshin assortment of gifts, trinkets and trea- which was merely a gathering of peo- Staff Reporter sures, games of skill and chance. ple in the community for the purpose “Sunday is our original picnic. Our of fellowship and sharing stories. This month, St. Mary Par- famous chicken and clam chowder is “Around 1899, it involved what ish in Swormville will continue a the feature, and we also have chicken we called a picnic and it became a long-standing tradition that dates dinners,” said Edward Burkard, an fundraiser for the church,” Burkard back to the 19th century, as well as a event planner, parishioner and trustee said. “It was never a fundraiser until newer one that will keep Western New of St. Mary who has been involved with then. Around the 1920s was when the Yorkers on their toes. At 7 p.m., on the picnic planning since the 1950s. famous chicken and clam chowder Friday, July 17, the parish is hosting its “I think they’re going to have a water came into the picnic, and that was Chowder Chase annual 5K Run/3K dunk tank this year. In the evening, probably the biggest feature when that Walk, There will be an outdoor Mass there will be music and dancing featur- h app e n e d .” at 6 p.m., Saturday, July 18, and the ing the Boys of Summer.” In past years, Burkard has got- 166th annual parish picnic from 11 Saturday is mainly a day of prepa- ten positive feedback, even as it has a.m. until 8 p.m., Sunday, July 19. ration for the picnic. Turnout for the changed as interests, especially those The race begins and ends near the picnic is typically good, since the chow- of children, evolved. It has consistently church at Transit and Stahley Roads, der is a draw, but the picnic has evolved been a community-building event. and all participants will receive a ticket into an early-afternoon event. Burkard emphasized the chicken din- for a free beverage and slice of pizza. “We’re trying to have a big crowd ners are homemade, barbecued by the Attendees will also be able to buy all day long, like we used to have years Patrick McPartland/Staff Photographer planners themselves, which separates food from Lloyd Taco Truck and Sassi ago, but there are so many events going Parishioner Patrick Spoth stirs the St. Mary picnic from other similar Cakes and hear music by New York on that it seems that the crowd thins chowder at the St. Mary Swornville events that bring in catered dinners. Rockin’ Revue from 6:30-10:30 p.m. out, but our dinners are big up until lawn fete. The parish has held the “We give the people a fair shake,” On July 19, St. Mary will serve its 7 o’clock at night,” Burkard said. “We picnic since 1845. he said. “They get a really nice dinner famous chicken and clam chowder serve over 1,000 chicken dinners and with a very good dessert, which is and homemade chicken dinners, we’ve added the dancing in the eve- included in the dinner price. It does which will be available until sold out. ning.” chairperson, who is responsible for the well, so we’re really good at that.” For children, families and attendees In preparing for the picnic, Burkard schedule of events each year. The picnic For more information visit stmary- of all ages, St. Mary will feature an works with Ed Saccoccia, the picnic began as a celebration in the late 1800s, swormville.org/parishpicnic. . 20 Western New York Catholic Summer 2015 July 2015 All Saints R.C. Church Blessed Mary Angela Parish Our Lady of Charity holds Summerfest The Our Lady of Charity Par- Dove and Pirate Dreams will offer live PARISH FESTIVAL ish Summerfest will take place on music throughout the day. Chiavetta’s Thu., July 23 through Sat., July 25 at chicken dinner will be served from 4-7 St. Ambrose Church, located at 65 ($10 pre-sale/ $12 day of). August 1, 2015 Ridgewood Road, Buffalo. The -an Other food and beverage options SUMMER nual event benefits the entire parish, during the weekend include hot dogs, 3-11pm which includes the former parishes hamburgers, fried bologna, corn on the of St. Ambrose, Holy Family and St. cob, Italian sausage, French fries and Between Esser & Chadduck Streets FESTIVAL Agatha’s. roast beef, soft drinks and beverages Buffalo, New York 14207 St. Hyacinth School Grounds 296 Lake Shore Drive East Events kick off Thursday at 5 p.m. from the beer/wine tent. Dunkirk, New York 14048 with a Classic Car Show. Registra- Summerfest will also offer raffles, GRAND RAFFLE (716) 366-1950 tion forms are available at the church prizes and fun all weekend. One of the entrances and the rectory or www. largest theme basket raffles around, $2,200 FIRST PRIZE Sunday, August 9 ourladyofcharityparish.com/. Pre-reg- with over 200 baskets, will be held FAMILY FUN FOR ALL AGES! noon - 4:30 pm istration ends Wed., July 22 at noon. throughout the weekend. There will also Lloyd’s Taco Truck will be on site from be pull tab games, a mystery treasure Giant Theme Live Music 5-8 p.m. a DJ will be playing music chest raffle, basket of cheer raffle and Gambling Live Tray by from the ’50s and ’60s until 9 p.m. a grand prize raffle (5 prizes) featuring Tent Entertainment Auction 6-9pm Kokomo Time Band On Friday, a fish fry dinner, ca- an LG 65” LED HD TV; 2-night stay in tered by BW’s Catering, will be avail- Ellicotville, $250 to Shea’s Buffalo, $200 Chiavetta’s Chicken Barbecue Clown & Fusion able from 4-7 p.m. ($10 presale, $12 to Home Depot and $200 to Best Buy. Face 50/50 & Dancers noon till sold out Painting day of). Crash Cadillac will perform Drawing will be held Sat night. 3-5pm Bell Jar 5pm Family fun including: Tickets live from 7-11 p.m. Raffle and dinner tickets are avail- Variety Booths, Games of Chance Saturday will get off to an early able after all weekend Masses and also Children’s Bounce House, start with a craft show that runs from through St. Ambrose at 716-822-5962. DELICIOUS FOOD MENU Homemade Baked Goods Sale Grilled Sausage, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, noon to 6 p.m. a bounce house and For more information, contact Tom BBQ Hamburgers, Pizza, Nachos, Desserts Also available Polish Beer! other games suitable for children will Burns at 716-535-0693 or tburns262@ be open from 1 to 7 p.m. Peaceful roadrunner.com.

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neW Photo Booth neW Wine Shelf & More Lawn Fete “Flipside” Performing Sat. 7-11:30 pm Saturday, August 1 “The Kokomo Band” 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. Performing Sun.1-4 pm and Chiavetta’s BBQ Chicken Sunday, August 2 Sunday 12-5:30pm 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. Pre-sale $10 Adults $6 Children After July 26th: for tickets and $10.75 and $6.50 Call 828-9444 more information July 2015 Summer 2015 Western New York Catholic 21 OLV offers a ‘heavenly’ lawn fete By Patrick J. Buechi A favorite game of chance is the Staff Reporter Wine Shelf, which premiered last year. “Our parishioners also donate Our Lady of Victory Basilica plans bottles of wine, and you go to the table big fun, big music and big giveaways at with $5 and whatever cork you draw, its annual lawn fete. that’s the bottle of wine you win,” Wood This year marks the fifth annual said. Pennies to Heaven event for the In all, 250 theme baskets for adults Lackawanna landmark. The two-day and kids will be raffled. picnic runs Saturday, Aug. 1 from 5:30 A long tradition of Our Lady of to 11:30 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 2 from Victory is the Penny Drop, in which 1 to 4 p.m., and includes live music people offer their loose change to from Flipside and the Kokomo Band, support church renovations and the Good Shepherd RC Parish Chiavetta’s chicken, and a bounce house OLV school. This inspired the “Pennies for the kids. to Heaven” theme. The lawn fete began as a simple “Parishioners or any one can come Annual Lawn Fete picnic, but in 2001, the parish hired a with their jar of pennies and literally band and set up gambling tents and drop them on the sidewalk,” said Wood. Fr. Daniel A. Young, Pastor expanded the picnic to last an entire “It’s a donation. We gather them up and weekend. deliver them to the bank. Little kids “We’re trying to grow it every year,” come and dump their piggy banks. It’s said Denise Wood, chair of the event. really cute to see.” This year she added a caricaturist During her five years at OLV, Wood and a photo booth, which is fast has seen attendance at the lawn fete becoming a popular attraction at grow considerably. The 1,300 chicken Sunday, July 26, 2015 carnivals and parties, will add to the dinners provided by Chiavetta’s usually fun. get eaten within the first 90 minutes The top raffle prize is a trip for of the fete. The parish also cooks its 11:00 am to 6:00 pm two to New York City, including two own traditional hot dogs and burgers, train tickets, Broadway show tickets, a sausages and pulled pork. hotel stay and a little spending money, “It’s a big undertaking. We have a $1,000 value in total. Other prizes to have 250 volunteers, and our 5442 Tonawanda Creek Road North include an Apple iPad Air 2, jewelry, a community comes through. Anyone Darien Lake Family overnight, and a who volunteers gets a T-shirt,” Wood North Tonawanda, NY 14120 $250 Tops gift card. said. “You’d think it would be difficult Join us on the parish property where St. John Neumann There is also a Lottery Treasure (getting help), but my phone rings off Chest. Parishioners donate up to 500 the hook with volunteers.” and Venerable Nelson Baker both walked! scratch off lottery tickets, which are Presale tickets $10 adults, $6 raffled off. At Sunday at 5:30 p.m., a children. After July 26 $10.75 and $6.50 name is picked and the winner takes For tickets and additional home all the tickets. information please call 716-828-9444.   $20,000 Famous chicken chowder, chicken dinners by Krolick’s, in Cash  Prizes  2660 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda car show, children’s games, theme baskets, 2660www.saintchris.org Niagara2660 Falls Niagara2660 Blvd, ~ Niagara716.692.2660 TonawandaFalls Blvd,Falls Blvd,Tonawanda Tonawanda www.saintchris.orgwww.saintchris.orgwww.saintchris.org ~ 716.692.2660 ~ 716.692.2660 ~ 716.692.2660 flea market rooms, games of chance, music, beer tent, 26602660 Niagara Niagara Falls Blvd.,Blvd, TonawandaTonawanda FRI, JUL 31: 5-11 PMwww.saintchris.org ~ 716.692.2660 food and drinks, raffles of cash and more! SAT,FRI, JUL AUGFRI, 31: 1: JUL 12-11PMFRI, 5-11www.saintchris.org 31: JUL PM 5-1131: PM5-11 PM ~ 716.692.2660 SUN,SAT, AUGAUGSAT, 1:2: 12-11PMAUGSAT,12- 8 PMAUG1: 12-11PM 1: 12-11PM

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2015STCHRIS WNYCatholicJune1 22 Western New York Catholic Summer 2015 July 2015 Summer Annunciation plans music-filled summer picnic ELMA — Music, classic cars, day. Festival numerous raffles and delicious A Polish Polka July 11 & 12 food offerings will highlight Mass at 11:30 the 78th annual summer a.m., will feature “Come Join the FUN” picnic at the Church of the John Stanczyk & Immaculate Annunciation, 7580 Clinton St. Rare Vintage, on The event kicks off on Friday, Sunday, Aug. 16. Conception Church Aug. 14, and concludes with a Sunday’s menu will 8791 S. Main – Rt. 62, Eden, NY grand drawing the evening of include a chicken In our Air-Conditioned Hall Sunday, Aug. 16. barbecue beginning Saturday, July 11 The fun begins at 5 p.m. at noon and another Courtesy of Church of the Annunciation Polish Folk Mass Friday, Aug. 14, with a delicious opportunity at 4 p.m. fish fry, a Classic Car Cruise to sample Classic Car Cruise Night will be part of the fun Night from 6 to 9 p.m., and Annunciation’s along with music and special food. Pork Chop Dinner music by the Boys of Summer famous chowder. 4:30 p.m. from 7 to 11 p.m. Dan McPartlan’s Refreshments • Music: Pick-A-Polka Activities on Saturday, with Joe Macielag until 8 p.m. Other Band will play and a family tent, theme baskets, Aug. 15, will begins at 1 p.m. from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., followed games of chance, a food court, Sunday, July 12 and will include a pork chop by the annual visit of Lenny (Mass Celebrated at 11 a.m.) the raffle of a handcrafted dinner at 4 p.m. and musical Gomulka & Chicago Push from 4 Amish quilt, and a beautifully Chicken Dinner entertainment by LeeRon to 8 p.m. handcrafted wooden rocking 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Zydeco & the Hot Tamales from Annunciation’s picnic will also horse and glider, courtesy Music: “One Man Band” 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., followed by include cash raffles as well as of Annunciation’s St. Joseph featuring Norm Kaminski Hit ’n Run from 7 to 11 p.m. opportunities to win a 24-month Workers. Refreshments • Basket Auction Parish volunteers will also be Ford Focus car lease or an For more information, visit Noon till 8 p.m. serving Annunciation’s famous amazing vacation package. Other www.annunciation.cc or call clam chowder throughout the highlights include kids’ activities 716-683-5254.

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Annunciation plans music-filled summer picnic GINO GRASSO’S TH Sunday, July 19 7TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER REUNION 5K Chowder Chase to benefit 11 am - 8:30 pm Run/Walk St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy New Day “Kids of the Kingdom” Friday, SUMMER PROGRAM SUMMER PROGRAM July 17 at 7 pm

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Grand Prize: $2500 Cash Second Prize: $400 Tops Card 24 Western New York Catholic July 2015 Lay association of faithful prays for sick and dying

By Kimberlee Sabshin Staff Reporter

Members of a lay association in the diocese has taken on the special ministry of praying by the bedside of the sick and dying. Representatives from the group, “Disciples of Divine Mercy in the Holy Face of Jesus,” recently appeared on the Eternal Word Television Network to talk about the ministry. Kathleen Wabick is director and founder of the association. The organization meets once a month at the Catholic Center in Buffalo. The Disciples of Divine Mercy have prayed for people in need for the last 15 years and serve under the spiritual direction of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in Stockbridge, Mass. “We want to bring hope to the dying, hope of God’s promise of His mercy through His son, Jesus, at the time of their death,” Wabick said, explaining the ministry’s main goal. The Disciples of Divine Mercy focus on the Patrick McPartland/Staff Photographer message of Divine Mercy given to St. Faustina Kowalska. They visit people in hospice care Members of the “Disciples of Divine Mercy in the Holy Face of Jesus” gather for a meeting on their special ministry. and intensive care, praying at the bedsides of infants and seniors alike to offer support and prayer. Wabick has written a book, “At the Bedside of the Sick and Dying: A Guide remaining under their guidance for nine years. program with the rest of the group. The person for Parish Ministry, Family and Friends,” After this, the Marian Fathers took over their stays at that level for a year and, after that year, with Bryan Thatcher, MD, founder of the formation. the candidate becomes known as a servant, the Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine Mercy, also “There were 12 of us for many, many years last step before they are permitted to become a a lay ministry of the Marian Fathers of the and then, through prayer, I knew the Lord was full member. The Marian Fathers believe that if Immaculate Conception. asking me to open up this group to the diocese, the Disciples of Divine Mercy are to truly bring “In 1998, my mother passed away, but before so anyone who wanted to come and join our hope to the sick and dying, they must first work she died, she was in a coma and we prayed ministry could,” Wabick said. “In the meantime, on their own spirituality. the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at her bedside,” we were going all over the diocese praying at “It’s a very difficult ministry,” Wabick said. Wabick said. “She came out of her coma and bedsides. We decided to take this on a diocesan “But if you feel that God has called you to this, had visions of heaven. She spoke for three level and start going into parishes to train them then He will provide everything you need for this hours, but she made sure we wrote everything to start this ministry.” to be a success. Our main obligation is to grow down. She saw Our Lady. She saw Jesus in the Today, the Disciples of Divine Mercy have in union with God, in order that we might be room and Latin word above a doorway. She engaged parishes in not only American dioceses transformed into His image and likeness, because heard beautiful music she had never heard outside of the Western New York area, but also when we go to the bedside of the sick, we see the before. They had a long white robe for her – just in other countries, such as Belgium and New face of Christ in the sick person’s soul and they amazing things she had seen that we knew had Zealand. The Disciples of Divine Mercy have see Christ in us. It’s a mutual contemplation of to be true.” contacted the international parishes via email. the face of Christ in this ministry.” In 1999, Wabick and 11 others started a Recently, Bishop Richard J. Malone has However difficult it may be for some, Wabick prayer group that would pray the Chaplet of granted the organization status as a private said the Disciples of Divine Mercy engage is a Divine Mercy for people who were dying. organization of the faithful, and its home beautiful ministry. Members are from parishes throughout the office is in the former St. Bernadette School in “The pastors are all so busy, so they like diocese, but the ministry is based out of St. Orchard Park. There are currently 35 people in the fact that this is under the teachings of the Bernadette Parish in Orchard Park. In 2001, the group, with seven more people waiting to magisterium of the Church, which means Bishop they physically went to the bedside of a enter. People who join are first in an inquirer Malone has approved of us and the Marian dying person for the first time. They initially stage, where they take three months to decide if Fathers are guiding us,” Wabick said. “We have contacted the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in it is for them. two very strong organizations that are guiding Boston, Mass., and started spiritual formation, After this, the candidate begins a formation us, which is such a blessing.” July 2015 Western New York Catholic 25 St. Mary Parish in Pavilion celebrates sesquicentennial Agriculture has been a thread where a small 60 by 40 foot church building and church documents. A three centuries as it continues to be a woven throughout the history of was built. This structure remains as general alarm was given in the town hallmark of St. Mary’s. A new parish St. Mary Parish in Pavilion from its the main part of the present church. and congregations of other services, hall was built, renovations have been earliest years to the present. The small The first couple was married in which were also in progress, were made and throughout the years the country parish had its roots in the the church in November 1865. The dismissed as church bells began to parish balance sheet has remained Irish immigrants who were escaping couple had 12 children, with some ring throughout the village. positive. the trials of the Potato Famine in of their descendants still remaining The congregation of St. Mary One of the current parishioners Ireland. Many settled in the area members of the parish. The actual Parish grew to about 100 families. of the combined parishes, William because they were assured work at marriage certificate was preserved One of these families included the Francis Fuest, named for his great- the Brooks Farm. and shared as memorabilia for the current eldest parishioner, Mama grandfather who was the first trustee, Although the Brooks family’s parish timeline. Louise Connor Lynch, as current is now serving in that same capacity religion was Presbyterian, Major Father Thomas Milde was pastor, Father Innocent Diala, has today. Brooks opened his home, allowing appointed the first pastor in affectionately named her. Parish commitments to religious 12 to 15 immigrants and a priest to 1887, when it was made into an Nearly 98 years young, Lynch still vocations include Sister Clara celebrate Mass. This is recorded to independent parish in Pavilion. expresses great love for St. Mary’s as Connor, aunt of Mama Louise be the roots of the parish, circa the Father Milde repaired the church and she recalls being wrapped in buffalo Connor Lynch and Sister Concetta 1850s. purchased the house adjoining the blankets while travelling from home DeFelice, who is a member of the Soon the parish moved about church property for a rectory. New to church in a horse drawn sleigh. Franciscan Order of the Divine Child three miles to the north where Mass stained glass windows were installed Lynch also fondly remembers Father and currently serves as minister of was celebrated in the home of Patrick in 1899, which remain symbols of the J.C. Dobbins, who after 20 years as the Western New York Region. She Mulvey in Pavilion. The congregation parishioners’ love for family members pastor, left the church free from debt was a member of St. Mary’s and is the was organized in 1858 and made and their parish. with a new rectory and many new sister of Vinnie DeFelice, parishioner a mission of St. Joseph Church in A fire began in the rectory in 1906 furnishings in the church. of Mary Immaculate. Batavia. In 1861, an old blacksmith’s while Mass took place in the church. This same spirit of resilience, Parishioners of St. Mary’s look shop in Pavilion was purchased and There was a heroic attempt to save commitment, loyalty, and generosity proudly to the parish’s 150 years of remodeled into a church. the records from the upper level of of time, talents and funds to the dedication and will celebrate the The parish purchased a lot in 1861 the rectory, but flames destroyed the church community has spanned over occasion on July 26.

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Baker He also volunteered Photo: Mural Conservation of Marion Rzeznik’s Disputa, Corpus Christi Church, Buffalo NY At Fordham University in the Bronx, at the Franciscan www.SwiatekStudios.com 716-597-6683 [email protected] Father Baker earned a bachelor’s degree Food Center and served as a clerk for in history in 2002. He went on to earn the Archdiocese of Boston’s Marriage a master’s degree in criminal justice Tribunal. administration from Niagara University A member of the boards of trustees PROMISE TO while also teaching history at Canisius. of Fairfield University in Connecticut He entered the Jesuits in 2004, and and Regis High School in Manhattan, ProtectPLEDGE TO as a novice spent six months in Micro- Father Baker’s lifelong love of sports nesia teaching at Xavier High School helped inspire his recent report for in Chuuk. Returning to Fordham, the Association of Jesuit Colleges and If you have been abused or victimized by a member ofHeal the Catholic clergy . . . Please believe in the possibility for hope and healing. Father Baker earned a master’s degree Universities on mission, identity and We encourage you to come forward and speak out. The in philosophy in 2009 and was then athletics at Jesuit schools. Diocese of Buffalo has a victim assistance coordinator missioned to Xavier High School in Following his ordination, Father who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help make a formal complaint of abuse to the diocese, Manhattan, where he taught history Baker will pursue a master’s in educa- and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or and coached basketball and baseball. tional leadership. his representative, if you desire. The victim assistance coordinator for the Diocese of Buffalo is Mary Ann C. Deibel-Braun, LCSW (716) 895-3010 Holy Name sponsors family day at Bison game The Diocesan Union of Holy the Holy Name Society may bring Name Societies will hold its 33th children, family and friends to this Our Lady of annual Family Day at the Ball Park on game. Czestochowa Church The Boys Club of Sunday, August 2, when the Buffalo Tickets are available from the Bisons will play the Pawtucket Red Diocesan Union of Holy Name Megabucks Raffle St. Francis Sox at 1:05 p.m. Societies office at 716-847-2201. North Tonawanda, NY Bishop Richard J. Malone will Tickets are also available through Rev. Gary Szczepankiewicz, Pastor The Franciscans throw out the ceremonial first pitch Tovie Asarese, chairman of the event GRAND PRIZE $10,000 for the Diocesan Union Holy Name at 716-885-7692. Help Society. This event is an excellent 2nd-$2,500 • 3rd-$1,500 Tickets are only $7 with seats in opportunity for anyone who likes 4th-$1,000 • 5th-$750 the covered reserved section along 6th thru 10th-$250 each Brother baseball to come together to cheer for the third baseline. Members of the Bisons. 11th thru 25th-$150 each Timothy 2 EARLY Bird Drawings: to help Pilgrimage to go to Divine Mercy Shrine $500 - June 7 • $250 - July 12 poor and The Society of Our Lady of Divine Marian Fathers, along with all the Main Drawing to be held special families Mercy is sponsoring a pilgrimage to faithful, to be apostles of Divine August 23, 2015 at 5PM Send redemption the Divine Mercy Shrine in Stock- Mercy. Minimum 200 tickets to be sold, S & H Greenstamps bridge, Mass., for St. Faustina Day Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Maximum 350 tickets to be sold Campbell Soup from Oct. 4-6. The price of the trip has stated in his message for Divine COST PER TICKET $100 labels and will be covered with donations and Mercy Sunday in 2006 that, “Divine To purchase a ticket, please fill out the coupon and mail fundraisers. Mercy is not a secondary devotion, along with your check for $100 payable to OLC Church to: The purpose of the bus pilgrim- but an integral dimension of Chris- OLC Church Most Needed 57 Center Avenue age is to promote the Divine Mercy tian faith and prayer.” He also said on North Tonawanda, NY 14120 Donations devotion in Western New York. The Divine Mercy Sunday 2008, “Mercy Divine Mercy Shrine is part of the is the central nucleus of the Gospel OLC Megabucks Raffle Order Form Br. Timothy, OFM vast apostolate of the Marians of the message.” NAME: ______Immaculate Conception. Anyone interested in the pilgrim- ADDRESS:______St. Patrick’s Friary They have worked with St. John age to the Divine Mercy Shrine may PHONE:______102 Seymour Street Paul II to promote the Divine Mercy contact Donna Marie at 716-627- SELLER: ______Buffalo, NY 14210 devotion. St. John Paul II told the 4187. July 2015 Western New York Catholic 27 Program to hightlight women in Bible The Catholic Biblical Studies “Gifts of Women in the Lucan and Students learn about business Program and the Newman Center will Johannine Communities,” on Saturday present a special event regarding the morning. Sister Barbara is a Domini- manner, deeds and gifts of women in can Sister of Grand Rapids, Mich. She the Bible on Friday, Sept. 18, and Satur- is vice president/academic dean and day, Sept. 19, at the Newman Center at professor of New Testament Studies at UB, 495 Skinnersville Road, Amherst. Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Dr. Gina Hens Piazza, Sister Barbara “Friends of God and Prophets: Reid, OP, and Sister Carolyn Osiek, Prophetic Leadership of Early Christian RSCJ, will be presenters. Women,” will be presented by Sister Friday evening’s presentation is Carolyn on Saturday afternoon. Sister entitled, “Women with a Questionable Carolyn taught at the graduate level for Reputation: The Ancestresses of Jesus 26 years at Catholic Theological Union and Us,” and will be given by Hens at Chicago and six years at Brite Divin- Piazza, a professor of Biblical Stud- ity School, Texas Christian University, ies at the Jesuit School of Theology at Fort Worth, She has authored numer- Santa Clara University and the Gradu- ous books and articles. ate Theological Union Berkley. Hens The three presenters will conclude Courtesy of St. Mary School Piazza has lectured widely on the topic the afternoon with a panel discussion. of Biblical justice especially in regard to To register, contact 716-871-9180 or Students in grades K through four, six and seven at St. Mary women. email [email protected]. Space will be School in Swormville experienced “JA in a Day” on June 10 Sister Barbara will give her talk, limited. thanks to volunteers from Junior Achievement of WNY and Tops Friendly Markets. The daylong curriculum was STREAM- National rosary novena focuses on family, marriage oriented hands-on learning with a focus on business and community connections. Lead by JA representative Josh On Aug. 15, the Rosary Evangeliza- 54 straight days for the novena inten- Montablo, third-graders (from left) Michael Masci, Joshua tion Apostolate is launching a national tions. 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Participants may religious freedom, and concludes on pray the rosary individually, as a family Oct 7. or as part of a parish community. “We are simply encouraging the “The Family is the fundamental faithful across America to turn to Our unit of society and the true nature of Lady to intercede in a powerful yet marriage is vital and needs to be af- motherly manner, while we pray with firmed,” Boldin said. “These are at the her, during this Novena for the Fam- center of the focus of the Holy Father, ily and Marriage,” said Dick Boldin, especially during this year of the Prices starting at $2,499 ~ Prices are ALL-INCLUSIVE director of the Rosary Evangelization World Meeting of Families in Phila- with Airfare from anywhere in the USA Apostolate. “We need our Lady to help delphia and the upcoming Synod on the faithful to encounter Jesus Christ, the Family.” Who is the solution.” For more information and resources Several trips to different destinations: the Holy Land; Participants will pray the rosary for visit www.54days.org. Italy; France, Portugal & Spain; Poland; Medjugorje, Father Milby celebrates 50th anniversary Lourdes & Fatima; Ireland & Scotland; England; Austria, Germany & Switzerland; Greece & Turkey; Father Lawrence Milby, a retired Milby celebrated priest of the Diocese of Buffalo, his first Mass in Viking Cruises; Caribbean Cruises; Budapest; Prague; celebrated the 50th anniversary of his the Wilten Basilica. Our Lady of Guadalupe; Domestic Destinations; etc… ordination to the priesthood at a Mass Present at the Mass of Thanksgiving in the Wilten Basili- were his parents, ca, Innsbruck, Austria, on April 26. Harold and Mary We also specialize in custom trips for After completing four years of Milby. The future Bishops, Priests and Deacons. theological studies at the Collegium bishop of Erie Pa., Canisianum, an international semi- Father Donald W. 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[email protected] Executive Director 28 Western New York Catholic July 2015 Parish offers outdoor Mass LANCASTER — St. Mary of the Cardinal O’Hara athletes shine at state games Assumption Parish is offering an TONAWANDA — Cardinal outdoor Mass in the pavilion adjacent O’Hara High School track and field to the church on Saturdays at 7 p.m., athletes enjoyed great success May through the month of August. 22-24 at the Catholic High School Attendees are asked to bring lawn Athletic Association Intersectional State chairs or blankets as no other seating is Championships, held on Randall’s Island available. at Ichan Stadium, New York City. Other Mass times are listed on the Standing out were senior Donel parish website at www.stmarysonthe- Cathcart in the high jump and hill.com. sophomore Anndea Ziegler in the triple For more information call the rec- jump. The two athletes won overall tory on weekdays between 8:30 a.m. individual Catholic State championships and 3 p.m. at 716-683-6445. in each of those events. Ziegler’s mark of 36' 4.5" sets a new Niagara Catholic to school record, breaking her old mark set last year, while Cathcart won his event hold awards dinner Courtesy of Cardinal O’Hara High School NIAGARA FALLS — Niagara with a 6’4” effort, just one inch off his Catholic Jr./Sr. High School will host its personal best and school record. Coach Doug Buczak (center) stands with Donel Cathcart, and Anndea Ziegler who won big at a recent state track and field event in New York City. annual alumni awards dinner on Sat- Ziegler also took third overall while urday, July 18, at The Como Restaurant, winning a Division II Catholic State title 2220 Pine Ave. in the 100-meter dash in a time of 12.70 The event will honor Distinguished seconds, which ties her new school schools. They also took the small school in the top 10 in the shot put and discus, Alumni Angelo Del Signore (posthu- record she set earlier this season. She state title and will advance to the State setting a new personal best in the discus. mously), along with Athletic Hall of was also part of the 4x100 meter relay, Federation Championships in Albany Senior Kris Croom set a new personal Fame inductees Lou Wrobel and the along with Summer Hemphill, Nickelle on June 12 and 13. The relay time of best in the shot put, but just fell short of 1987 championship football team. O'Neil and Jamia Pugh. The team took 51.14 seconds lowers their school record 40 feet with his 39’ 9” throw. Tickets may be purchased by July 10 fifth overall, but still managed to finish set earlier this season. Doug Buczak coaches the Cardinal by calling 716-283-8771, ext. 242. highest among Division II Catholic Freshman Shea Warren also finished O’Hara track team. 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By Msgr. Matthew Kopacz international priests, we Queen of Martyrs ...... “ ...... 1,458.83 Coordinator, Catholic League Appeal have priests who have Resurrection ...... “ ...... 1,499.75 left Poland, home and B. Mother Teresa of Calcutta ...... Depew ...... 1,163.00 St. Martha ...... “ ...... 1,770.57 At a national convention, held in Buffalo on country, to minister in the Buffalo Diocese. Polish Blessed Mary Angela ...... Dunkirk ...... 583.00 May 18-19, 1943, representatives of Polish clergy Holy Trinity ...... “ ...... 585.00 from dioceses throughout the United States bishops were kind and Mary Immaculate ...... East Bethany ...... 548.00 resolved to form an organization of clergy and generous to release them Immaculate Conception ...... Eden ...... 692.50 laity to support the Church in Poland at a time of to serve in the United Annunciation of B.V. Mary ...... Elma ...... 500.00 extreme suffering and crises. States. The most generous St. Gabriel ...... “ ...... 25.00 Msgr. Francis Radziszewski, former pastor of seems to be the Diocese of Our Lady of Loreto ...... Falconer ...... 298.00 St. John Kanty and St. Adalbert parishes in Buffalo, Rzeszów, Buffalo’s Sister St. Anthony ...... Farnham ...... 100.00 made a motion to name the organization the Msgr. Matthew City. Christ Our Hope ...... French Creek ...... 467.00 St. Pius X ...... Getzville ...... 437.00 Catholic League for Religious Assistance to Poland. Kopacz Our profound gratitude to all the pastors, St. Stephen ...... Grand Island ...... 300.00 The motion was accepted. SS. Peter & Paul ...... Hamburg ...... 1,736.00 At this convention, Bishop John A. Duffy, clergy (retired and active), Nativity of the B.V. Mary ...... Harris Hill ...... 2,491.00 ordinary of the Buffalo Diocese, made a stirring deacons, parish administrators for their support St. Joseph ...... Holland ...... 189.00 appeal to come to the aid of Poland, a suffering and contributions. Despite numerous appeals and St. Mary ...... Holley ...... 626.00 Church and nation. second collections the following parishes have St. Mark ...... Kendall ...... 85.00 Since then, Bishops John F. O’Hara (later, graciously assisted by having a collection. Our Lady of Bistrica ...... Lackawanna ...... 130.00 Cardinal O’Hara), Joseph A. Burke, James A. St. John Paul II ...... Lakeview ...... 1,455.03 St. Mary of the Assumption ...... Lancaster ...... 1,812.00 BUFFALO COUNCIL-CATHOLIC LEAGUE - McNulty, Edward D. Head, Henry J. Mansell, Epiphany of Our Lord ...... Langford ...... 372.50 RELIGIOUS ASSISTANCE TO POLAND Edward U. Kmiec, and for the past three years, Our Lady of Mercy ...... Leroy ...... 250.00 Richard J. Malone re-echoed the appeal to the 2013 APPEAL All Saints ...... Lockport ...... 469.00 clergy, religious and laity of the Buffalo Diocese. Divine Mercy ...... Niagara Falls ...... 100.00 St. Joseph Cathedral...... Buffalo...... $ 425.93 The response has been magnificent and continues St. Mary of the Cataract ...... “ ...... 167.00 St. Anthony of Padua...... “...... 601.00 for 72 years. The Diocese of Buffalo is among the Holy Spirit ...... North Collins ...... 185.00 Assumption ...... “ ...... 736.35 St. Jude the Apostle ...... North Tonawanda ...... 959.00 three top dioceses in the country in its vibrant St. Bernard ...... “...... 625.00 support. What a marvelous example and record of Our Lady of Czestochowa ...... “...... 1,180.00 Blessed Sacrament ...... “ ...... 620.00 St. Padre Pio ...... Oakfield...... 443.50 Church unity and charity. Blessed Trinity ...... “ ...... 293.00 St. Mary of the Angels ...... Olean ...... 1,257.01 Our fervent prayers, moral support and SS. Columba & Brigid...... “ ...... 75.00 St. Bernadette ...... Orchard Park ...... 913.00 sacrificial giving have sustained the Church in Coronation of B. V. Mary ...... “ ...... 515.00 St. John Vianney ...... “...... 1,435.00 Poland. Faithful to the urging of St. John Paul II to Corpus Christi...... “...... 365.00 Nativity of Our Lord ...... “...... 55.00 “keep alive this heritage,” “intensify this heritage” Holy Angels ...... “ ...... 251.45 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart ...... “...... 100.00 and “impart it to the next generations.” Holy Spirit ...... “...... 889.00 Good Shepherd ...... Pendleton ...... 305.00 St. John Kanty...... “ ...... 305.00 The August 2014 Catholic League Appeal that Immaculate Conception ...... Ransomville ...... 488.00 St. Katharine Drexel ...... “...... 151.50 Our Lady of Peace ...... Salamanca ...... 654.00 took place in the eight-county Diocese of Buffalo, St. Margaret ...... “...... 476.55 realized a total of $52,949.47, exceeding the total of St. John Neumann ...... Strykersville ...... 120.00 St. Michael ...... “ ...... 781.50 St. Mary ...... Swormville ...... 1,025.00 the 2013 appeal. 84 parishes contributed. Our Lady of Charity ...... “ ...... 50.00 St. Timothy ...... Tonawanda ...... 2,025.00 The Pontifical College and the Pontifical St. Rose of Lima ...... “...... 343.00 St. Michael ...... Warsaw ...... 297.00 Institute, both in Rome, where the Polish hierarchy St. Stanislaus ...... “...... 332.00 Fourteen Holy Helpers ...... West Seneca ...... 562.00 sends its talented priests for further studies, are the St. Teresa ...... “ ...... 574.00 Queen of Heaven ...... “ ...... 898.00 principal recipients of Catholic League financial St. Teresa of Avila ...... Akron ...... 890.00 SS. Peter & Paul ...... Williamsville ...... 230.00 SS. Brendan & Jude ...... Almond/Alfred ...... 15.00 St. Bernard ...... Youngstown ...... 400.00 assistance. These seminaries rely on our annual St. Mary ...... Arcade ...... 237.00 subsidy of $300,000 from the Church in the United Niagara University Alumni Chapel ...... 100.00 Our Lady of the Lake ...... Barker ...... 100.00 ------States. Our support is vital and urgent. Due to lack Ascension ...... Batavia ...... 501.00 $49,176.47 of funds the Catholic League had to cease financial Holy Family of Jesus, support to the Polish Seminary in Paris. Mary, Joseph ...... Belmont ...... 35.00 The Catholic League continues to help prepare St. Mary of Lourdes ...... Bemus Point ...... 732.00 May our Blessed Mother, Mary, mother of Our young priests for future leadership in dioceses, St. Brigid ...... Bergen ...... 250.00 Lord and patroness of the Polish nation, and our chanceries, seminaries and other apostolates. St. Mary ...... Bolivar ...... 19.00 country, bring you abundant rewards of peace and St. Mary ...... Canaseraga ...... 265.00 At times, the Catholic League is able to respond well-being. St. Aloysius Gonzaga ...... Cheektowaga ...... 488.00 Preparations are now being made for the August to requests for urgent assistance from diocesan Infant of Prague ...... “ ...... 860.00 bishops seeking help for orphanages, hospitals and St. John Gualbert ...... “ ...... 901.00 2015 Appeal. We request your prayers and good construction projects. St. Josaphat ...... “...... 578.50 will for another blessed and fruitful appeal. More We assist Poland, but the Church in Poland Our Lady of Czestochowa ...... “ ...... 428.00 information will be published in the August issue of helps our diocese too. Along with other St. Philip the Apostle ...... “ ...... 525.00 the Western New York Catholic. July 2015 Western New York Catholic 31 Chaplain injects a little of everything into latest book By Patrick J. Buechi In Father Zajac’s office at Sister’s how listenable they That excites me when Staff Reporter Hospital, bookcases full of tomes line might be, can be hard I hear an angle or a two walls. Rough drafts and notes sit on to read. though I haven’t heard Father Richard “Duke” Zajac has the floor in boxes so big they could be “You can get away b e fore .” authored another volume of his “Life mistaken for furniture. Most of these with a lot of things At the present Injections” series. Like the first three, words find their way into a sermon. It at the pulpit that you time, he doubts there “Life Injections IV” collects sermons takes Father Zajac about 24 hours to can’t get away with in will be a fifth volume that Father Zajac has preached through write one of his sermons, which he a book,” he said. “So, of “Life Injections,” his 39 years in the priesthood. uses up to six times during a weekend, the work of the book but he thinks he has Father Zajac is known for his celebrating Mass at four places. He’ll edit therefore is taking a reached people with his lengthy homilies that seemingly use the sermons with a black Magic Marker, sermon I have already work and taught them random anecdotes to draw a common, after each Mass, to craft the homilies preached and try something. inspiring theme. He does this as a into perfection. and make sure I can “Everyone seems way to reach all people. An entry on “The worst is my first attempt, my wordsmith it until it to like it. People tell depression involves a story about the 4 o’clock Mass at St. Ambrose that I do fits well as a readable me they gave the book world’s greatest clown, the “Peanuts” periodically, because it is my first time sermon.” Father Richard Zajac to different people. comic strip, his own experience as a through the sermon. I don’t have a great In order to get the Apparently my books chaplain for Sisters of Charity Hospital, command of the text, that means I’m stories for his sermons, Father Zajac are in the Christ the King Parish self-help author Barbara Johnson and a not as free in my presentation as I’d like absorbs all the information he can get. adoration chapel, people have comment humorous anecdote. If one story doesn’t to be,” he explained. He has read every one of the books on that when they go into nocturnal grab your attention, another surely will. When delivering the sermon, he sees his shelves. adoration they like ready from my “One of the reasons I can get away how the material works and how he can “I’m always on the hunt for a story, books,” he said. with a 15-minute sermon is I have a lot present the material better. a thought, an idea,” he explained. “I love Life Injections IV, by Father Richard of stories, and it’s pretty tightly drawn. He’ll do one final rewrite before to learn. 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Television Guide July 2015

FOX-TV TIME WARNER T-W T-W T-W T-W T-W T-W WUTV ERIE/SUBURBS BUFFALO BATAVIA JAMESTOWN LOCKPORT NIAGARA FALLS OLEAN Ch 29 Ch 20 Ch 20 Ch 32 Ch 19 Ch 20 Ch 20 Ch 6

Our Daily Bread Wednesday Sunday Tuesday Monday 2:30pm Wednesday Wednesday 8:30pm 1:00pm 6:00pm Friday 1:00pm 8:30pm 1:30pm

Realfaith TV Friday Sunday Wednesday 9:30pm 2:00pm 1:00pm

Daybreak programming Sunday Tuesday Wednesday 1:30pm 10:30pm 2:00pm

Sunday Televised Mass Sunday Sunday 4:35pm Sunday Tuesday Monday-Friday Sunday 1:00pm Sunday 6:05pm Wednesday 7:30am Thursday 8:30pm 12:30pm 6:30pm 8:30pm Wednesday 11:00pm Thursday 8:30pm 2:30pm

The Daily Mass Daily 12:05pm Mon.-Fri. Daily Noon at St. Joseph Cathedral 6:00pm Noon 6:05pm July Highlights The Sunday Our Daily Bread Televised Mass Saturday, July 11, at 5:30 a.m. and noon on WKBW-TV Mass celebrants are Father Paul Steller (July 5), Channel 7. See above grid for Father David Muñoz, OMI (July 12), Father James repeats. Maher, CM (left, July 19) and Father Kevin Creagh, CM (July 26). See the above grid for times and stations. Watch Bishop Malone’s “Consider This ...” at youtube.com/daybreaktv.

Radio Schedule

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Sunday Tuesday Wednesday downtown Buffalo, of course. grilled romaine and shrimp salad. 1:30pm 10:30pm 2:00pm On “Our Daily Bread,” host Father Father Seil will finish in Larkinville, Paul D. Seil, pastor of St. Bernadette where St. Patrick’s Friary resides. Built Sunday Sunday 4:35pm Sunday Tuesday Monday-Friday Sunday 1:00pm Sunday 6:05pm Wednesday Parish in Orchard Park, will spend in 1891, it is home to six Franciscan 7:30am Thursday 8:30pm 12:30pm 6:30pm 8:30pm Wednesday 11:00pm Thursday 8:30pm 2:30pm some time in downtown Buffalo. St. friars of Holy Name Province. Father Daily 12:05pm Mon.-Fri. Daily Noon Joseph Cathedral, at 50 Franklin St., William “Jud” Weiksnar, OFM, joins 6:00pm Noon 6:05pm is the first stop. Father Seil will make Father Seil to talk about the Franciscan grilled breakfast burritos for the crew presence in this community. and anyone who happens by. Mark your calendar and tune in to On the next leg of our tour, we “Our Daily Bread” on Saturday, July will find Father Seil strolling through 11, at 5:30 a.m. and noon on WKBW- Canalside in the city’s downtown TV Channel 7, and remember to check corridor, at the intersection of Pearl www.odbtv.org for the day’s recipe. Street and Marine Drive. With the “Our Daily Bread” episodes are now Courtesy of Daybreak TV revitalization of the harbor comes the on our YouTube channel. “Like” us on onset of outdoor family fun activities our Facebook page and follow us on Daybreak’s engineer technician Peter F. Herrmann adjusts Father Paul D. Seil’s such as concerts, bike riding, kayaking, the “Our Daily Bread” Tumblr page, microphone, at St. Joseph Cathedral Park in downtown Buffalo prior to recording an yoga classes and much more. paula-ourdailybread.tumblr.com. episode of Our Daily Bread.

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Paul Burkard discuss “Father Baker’s Cause for Canonization” Sept. 6 - Oakfield, NY, Labor Days in the Park, 4-6:30 pm, free concert LUNCH SELECTION NAME For a FREE brochure, phone (716) 681-1313 (Subway Subs): ADDRESS Mon-Fri 9-5 q HAM q TURKEY CITY/STATE/ZIP WXRL - 1300 AM - “CLASSIC COUNTRY” q VEGGIE PHONE Bringing you the BEST IN COUNTRY for the past 45 years! Email questions to: [email protected] • Checks payable to Magnificat-Buffalo Mail payment and registration information to: Judy Swain, 609 North Star Rd., East Aurora, NY 14052 34 Western New York Catholic July 2015 Welcome aboard: teens join 2015-2016 Youth Board By Patrick J. Buechi member of the outgoing Staff Reporter 2014-2015 board. He recalled Ten teenagers accepted the reconciliation challenge from peers and service at the year’s ministers to represent the youth convention, diocesan youth. On June held in February. 2, those teens joined the “At convention this diocesan Youth Board. In year, usually we this role they will assist the have adoration and Department of Youth and confession going on Young Adult Ministry in at the same time. This planning youth ministry year the confession line activities for the diocese. was so big, some people During the installation missed adoration. It’s ceremony at the Catholic unfortunate that they center in downtown Buffalo, missed adoration, but the new board was asked to it was so cool that all make time to pray regularly, these different people commit to lead like Jesus as felt strong enough a servant to all who need and trusted the Spirit them, represent to diverse By Patrick McPartland/Staff Photographer enough to go into needs of the youth of the Outgoing Youth Board Member Molly Sheehan (left) lights the candle of incoming Youth Board member confession. I through diocese, and use their time Julia Wrest as the new Diocesan Youth Board is installed. The installation ceremony took place at the that was pretty cool.” to serve the youth of the Catholic Center. diocese to the best of their ability. The outgoing board, as well as parents and said Clare Ahne, 16, of St. Stephen Parish, Grand family members present, raised their hands in a Island. “Also members of the old board said I 2015-2016 Youth Board sign of blessing for the new members. would be a great leader. I attended CLI with them “The places where God presents you with a and they said I possessed all the qualities of a Clare Ahne challenge are the places where He is calling you good leader, and they thought it would be a good St. Stephen’s, Grand Island to learn more about yourself. Then use what idea for me to join and grow in my faith.” Jessica Perry, 16, from Most Precious Blood Joseph Fildes you know to make a difference in the world,” St. Maximilian Kolbe, Corfu said Michael Slish, program coordinator for the Parish, Angola, had some experience guiding diocesan Department of Youth and Young Adult middle school students having served on her Jessica Ford Ministry, who oversees the Youth Board. parish Youth Leadership Team for two years ago. Church of the Annunciation, Elma Youth ministers nominate one youth from She joined the board to grow in her faith and their parish with maturity and leadership skills improve her communication skills. Ruthie Hewson to join the board. Candidates must have a strong “I thought it would be a good experience. I St. Joseph University, Buffalo spoke to some of the members on the old board. commitment to the work of the Youth Board Ryan McCarthy They said they really, really liked it, and I thought and be able to fully participate in activities and St. Philip the Apostle, Cheektowaga planning sessions. The board plans diocesan youth it would be good to try new things,” she said. events such as the Witness the Spirit celebration During the installation ceremony, each Jessica Perry and the annual convention in February. They also member of the outgoing board stepped up to the Most Precious Blood, Angola represent the youth at major diocesan events, such microphone to say one word that describes their experience of being on the board during the past Heather Pfalzer as the installation of Bishop Richard J. Malone. St. Pius X, Getzville Most board members join with a little push year. Strengthening, rewarding, family, faith-filled, and encouragement from their youth ministers. enlightening, invigorating, exciting and love were Anastasia Sennett Training comes from taking part in the Christian just a few of the thoughts the teens shared. Our Lady of Charity, Buffalo Leadership Institute, a weeklong leadership “I went to my first convention when I was a Kelly Thompson training program, and a bonding overnight freshman, and I felt really inspired by what I saw St. Mary, Swormville session with other board members in summer. there, seeing 800 people with the same faith as “I joined because my youth leader and my I, practicing that. It really inspired me and I just Julia Wrest junior assistant youth leader suggested it to me,” wanted to bring that to other people,” said Sean St. John the Baptist, Alden O’Donovan, 18, from St. Brigid Parish, Bergen, a July 2015 Western New York Catholic 35

Camp Turner hosts hard working Christians Sound Board By Patrick J. Buechi country boy loves. It was great to be there and be Feeling welcomed at CLI Staff Reporter part of another parish. It felt like unity. Bringing parishes from across the diocese together, was By Rebecca Thrush The Young Christians at Work program came really great.” Infant of Prague Parish, Cheektowaga to Cattaraugus County and Camp Turner over the His brother, Matthew, spent the afternoon at June 5-7 weekend. Two dozen teens from middle Chapel Ridge, a personal care unit in Bradford, Pa. Throughout life, people school to college joined to help the community There, he spoke and played games with the elderly aspire to become a part through a variety of service projects. residents. of something bigger than Young Christians has been a mainstay program “It wasn’t only enjoyable to play the games, but themselves; a place where of the diocesan Department of Youth & Young to watch the residents faces as we did it. You could they find belonging and Adult Ministry for over 20 years. Recently, tell they were entertained. They were so glad to see happiness. I was lucky the program has moved from a diocesan-level us. It was good to brighten their day. That’s really enough to find this place program into a smaller, parish-based form. what we did,” he said. as a 16-year-old through Parishes or youth groups from all over the diocese Middle schoolers hung around camp with the Christian Leadership sponsor one-, two- or three-day events and serve paintbrushes in hand to stain sheds and picnic tables. Institute. in their own community. “I have discovered that middle schoolers can CLI was a weeklong The Wyoming Association of Catholic Youth, easily outwork college students,” said John Mann, camp at the Columban commonly known as WACY, used the diocesan steward of Camp Turner. “Because they’re all eager Center in Derby. The Camp Turner as a base as they traveled to to have fun and work together. College students leaders, Patty Spear and Jamestown, Salamanca, Olean and Bradford, Pa., recognize that it’s work.” Kathy Goller, taught 60 teenagers, including myself, different where they dug gardens, swept floors and met with In the evening, the workers shared about leadership techniques and how to become “a disciple through senior citizens. their experiences and learned lessons on Catholic Christ.” This experience changed not only the view I have on Dan Liebler, 18, from St. Mary Parish in East Social Teaching, care for God’s creation, and the other people, but the view I have of myself. Arcade, got his hands dirty, literally, digging up a economics of teen spending. When I first went into the week, knowing absolutely garden at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Salamanca Elisha Burger, 17, St. John Neumann Parish in nobody, I decided that my best bet was just to be myself. to put in a statue of Our Lady of Fatima. Sheldon, learned that even digging in the dirt can I took a chance and didn’t care what anyone thought of “To me it was a great accomplishment,” he said. make a difference to someone. “Even a little bit can me, which was the best decision I made that entire week. “I especially like the idea of making the church help a lot of people,” she said. I answered tons of questions, participated in every activity, more beautiful. I think that will really draw people To book a Young Christians at Work retreat call played sports that I was awful at, spoke up in small groups, to God. The satisfaction of hard work, of course, a 716-847-8789. and shared personal details about my life. People were drawn to how open and confident I was. I was only confident because of how comfortable I was with what we were discussing, being Catholic leaders. I was confident because I was surrounded by people who understood me and took interest in what I had to say. It can be hard being such a strong Catholic sometimes, especially going to a public school, where religion isn’t really people’s main priority. It was a different world at CLI. I felt like I could finally just show people who I really was because they felt the same way about something that I am passionate about. It was the little things that made me feel so great though. For example, if we were playing kickball or volleyball, all 60 of us at once, we would cheer for whoever was up, whether they made a mistake or not. It wasn’t about whether you were good or bad, or friends with someone or not, it was just about supporting one another. At adoration and confession, everyone was very emotional and that is probably where we bonded the most. The day before it was time to go home, I couldn’t stop crying. I walked in expecting to never talk to these people again and now, some of them are my closest friends because they know and understand the real me. I don’t have to put

Patrick J. Buechi any front on for them. That week was like some kind of fantasy life. Out in Mary Zielinski (standing) and Angeline Ott (sitting) stain one of the camp Turner sheds as Mike Liebler and the real world, people don’t clap for you when you make Johanna Molik watch. The teens, all part of the Wyoming Association of Catholic Youth, took part in the mistakes. There is no place that I have felt so confident and Young Christians at Work program that took place at Camp Turner. comfortable as when I did at CLI. 36 Western New York Catholic What’s Happening July 2015

Adoption Townsend St. Liturgy of the Hours followed by a.m. to 7 p.m. daily and from Charismatic Prayer Seymour St., on Wednesday, Canaseraga — Eucharistic benediction. The Divine Mercy 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday Meetings July 15, at 7 p.m. The presider A childless married couple adoration takes place every chaplet and rosary are recited and Sunday, for anyone will be Father Francis Pompei, seeks to adopt a baby. Husband Thursday at St. Mary Parish, at 3 p.m. The patriotic rosary is who wishes to spend time in Buffalo/Black Rock — A OFM. Use the back door is 37 and wife is 31; will love 6 North St., with exposition recited every first Tuesday of adoration before the Blessed Charismatic prayer meeting, entrance upon arrival. your baby unconditionally at 10 a.m., followed by all day the month at 12:30 p.m. Sacrament. Enter the church Prayer and Praise, will take and will be hands-on parents. adoration and benediction at Kenmore — Eucharistic through the door under the place in the church hall at Retreat Financial security provided. 7 p.m. Confession available adoration is held in the St. John arch between the school and Assumption Parish, 435 Expenses paid. NY Court from 6 to 7 p.m. First Friday Neumann Chapel at St. John church. Amherst St., (use the Peter Buffalo — The Spiritual approved with home study. For exposition is at 7 p.m. followed the Baptist Parish, Englewood South Buffalo — Adoration Street entrance) every Exercises of St. Ignatius information contact Adam at by the rosary for life and silent and Belmont Avenue, Monday of the Blessed Sacrament is Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. retreat, sponsored by the 1-800-447-5527. adoration, with benediction at through Friday, 2 to 4 p.m.; Holy offered at Our Lady of Charity Jesuits of St. Michael Parish, 7:45 p.m. Hour Fridays, 1 to 2 p.m.; Holy Parish, St. Ambrose worship Healing Mass 651 Washington St., will be Adoration Depew — Eucharistic adoration Hour Sundays, 3 to 4 p.m. site, 65 Ridgewood Road, offered this fall, to those is held on the first Friday of Lancaster — Our Lady of every first Wednesday of the Getzville — The Queen of who may be seeking God’s Arcade — Adoration is held at every month at Blessed Mother Pompeii, 158 Laverack Ave., month from 3:30 p.m., ending Peace Healing Ministry will will, want more structure in St. Mary Parish, 417 West Main Teresa of Calcutta Parish, 496 holds adoration of the Blessed with benediction at 6:30 p.m. celebrate a Mass for healing their prayer life or wish to St., Thursdays and Fridays from Terrace Blvd., beginning with Sacrament every first Friday Tonawanda — Night of Two at 7:30 p.m., with confessions grow in their relationship with 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 585-492-5330 the 8 a.m. Mass and concluding from noon to 8 p.m. Hearts, all night adoration, at 6:30 p.m. and rosary at 7 God and others. Groups Buffalo — Eucharistic adoration at noon. The Chaplet of Divine Orchard Park — Eucharistic honoring the Sacred Heart p.m. at St. Pius X Church, 1700 are now being formed. For takes place at St. Clare Mercy is recited at 11 a.m. adoration takes place at of Jesus and the Immaculate North French Road, Monday, information, applications and Parish,192 Elk St., on the first Getzville — The Queen of Nativity of Our Lord Church, 43 Heart of Mary, takes place July 27. brochure contact Father Peter Friday of each month from 8:30 Peace Healing Ministry will Argyle Place, 24/7. 716-998- at St. Amelia Church, 2999 Murray, SJ, at 716-854-6726, a.m. to 1:30 p.m. hold adoration of the Blessed 0593 or 716-662-9339. Eggert Road, from 8 p.m. each Novena ext. 14, or Gini Schultz at Buffalo — SS. Columba-Brigid Sacrament every First Friday, at Orchard Park — St. first Friday of the month to 8 716-837-6020. Parish, 75 Hickory St., offers St. Pius X Church, 1700 North Bernadette Church, 5930 a.m. Saturday. Buffalo — The Carmelite Eucharistic adoration every French Road, from noon to 3 South Abbott Road, offers West Seneca — Queen Nuns of Buffalo will hold their Stations of the Cross first Friday from 1 to 9 p.m., annual novena in honor of Our p.m., with rosary at 1:30 p.m. 24/7 Eucharistic adoration. of Heaven Parish, 4220 Getzville — Stations of the and every Thursday before first Blessed Lady of Mount Carmel and Divine Chaplet at 2:30 p.m. Entry code needed after 3 p.m. Seneca St., provides daily Cross are prayed at St. Pius Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7 p.m., at the Carmelite Kenmore — St. Andrew Everyone welcome. Stop in or Eucharistic adoration 24/7. X Church, 1700 North French Buffalo — St. Stanislaus monastery, 75 Carmel Road, Church, Elmwood and Sheridan call 716-649-3090. Anyone interested in being a Road, every third Friday of the Parish holds a Holy Hour with Wednesday, July 8 until Drive, will hold Eucharistic Snyder — The Perpetual weekly adorer or a substitute, month. Eucharistic adoration every adoration every Tuesday Adoration Chapel at Christ the call Nancy at 716-907-5368. Thursday, July 16. The presider first Friday of April through immediately after the noon King Church, corner of Main Visitors are welcome. A will be Father Bernard Confer, December, from 6:30 to 7:30 Mass, ending at 4:15 p.m. Street and Lamarck Drive, security code is needed from OP. Please note that there will Support Groups p.m. in the church at 123 with evening prayer from the is open to the public from 7 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. be no benediction services on Williamsville — St. Gregory Sunday, July 12. The Office of Family Life the Great Parish, 200 St. Prayer Service Ministries is offering support Gregory Court, offers programs for divorced and adoration of the Blessed separated persons in Western Sacrament 24/7. A security Buffalo — A healing New York. For information/ code is needed from 9 p.m. to deliverance service will take schedules for DivorceLINK 6 a.m. 716-688-5678 place at St. Patrick Friary, 102 call 716-847-2210.

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Msgr. Herbert G. Engelhardt Msgr. Herbert G. Engel- dation Medal in 1975. THE NAME YOU CAN TRUST hardt died May 23, 2015. In 1958, Msgr. Engelhardt FOR A COST YOU CAN AFFORD Msgr. Engelhardt was born returned to the United States •Preplanning •Serving all Faiths March 24, 1916, in Buffalo, to to serve as assistant pastor of •Prefunding of funerals •Helping families in all Peter and Anna (Yax) Engel- Most Precious Blood Par- in a FDIC insured account communities with dignity hardt. He attended Diocesan ish in Angola, after which he •Medicaid needs •Most accessible location •Veteran’s benefits •DVD picture tribute Preparatory Seminary in Buffa- was administrator of St. Peter •Social Security benefits •Working compassionately lo and Our Lady of the Angels Parish in LeRoy until 1959. •Cremation needs with Hospice and UNYTS Seminary at Niagara University His longest assignment was as before being ordained in 1940. pastor of Good Shepherd in Pendleton, DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC. He was named to a missionary from 1959-1971. From 1971 to 1982, he For more information call apostolate in Sinclairville before being was pastor of Fourteen Holy Helpers in 839-2818 1-800-741-1621 Fax:839-2842 named assistant pastor of St. Joachim in West Seneca. Jed Dietrich www.thedietrichfuneralhome.com Buffalo from 1941-1942, Holy Cross in In 1981, he was given the title of Buffalo from 1942-1943, Sacred Heart monsignor and was pastor of St. John in Niagara Falls from 1943-1944 and St. the Baptist in Boston from 1982-1991. th rating Our 186 Annive Boniface in Buffalo from 1944-1945. He retired in July 1991. Celeb rsary From 1945-1948, Msgr. Engelhardt He was a chaplain of the Reserve Of- “Meet Me in St. Louis” was a U.S. Army chaplain for Howard ficers Association, on the Priest Senate Air Base in the Panama Canal Zone. and a fourth-degree Knight of Colum- Weekday Masses - Monday thru Friday 12:05pm Between 1950 and 1958, he was a U.S. bus. He received an achievement medal Weekend Masses - Saturday 4 pm ■ Sunday 9 am and 11 am Air Force chaplain at Stewart Air Base in from Niagara University. Main and Edward Streets, Buffalo, NY 14202-1505 Tennesee, Chaumont Air Base in France, A funeral Mass was held at Fourteen Phone: (716) 852-6040 ■ Fax: (716) 853-9225 ■ Handicap Accessible McClellan Air Base in California and Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, email: [email protected] ■ www.stlouisrcchurch.org Itazuke Air Base in Japan. His service with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery earned him a U.S. Air Force Commen- in Cheektowaga.

Sister Margaret Mahoney, OSF FOUNDED Oldest Catholic Church in Diocese of Buffalo IN 1829 Sister Margaret Mahoney, McMahon, St. Ann, St. of the Sisters of St. Francis Benedict and St. Joachim of Penance and Christian in Buffalo, St. Joseph in Charity in Stella Niagara, died Gowanda and Stella Niagara May 15, 2015, in the Stella in Lewiston. Niagara Health Center in In 1988, Sister Margaret Lewiston. She was 94. began working with Sister Margaret was born vulnerable populations Feb. 18, 1921, in Buffalo, in Buffalo, including to Jerome and Frances impoverished and disabled (Underlander) Mahoney. She received a individuals. She served people with bachelor of science degree in education AIDS and in pastoral care at Buffalo from Mount St. Joseph Teachers College, General Hospital. In 2004, she became a now Medaille College, in Buffalo. She permanent resident of the Stella Niagara Post-Abortion Reconciliation also received a master’s degree from Health Center. Peace starts here Fordham University in the Bronx. Sister Margaret is survived by nieces, (716) 847-2211 She taught at Sacred Heart School in nephews and their families. Charleston, W.Va., before continuing her A funeral Mass was held in the teaching ministry at Buffalo Academy Sisters’ Chapel in Stella Niagara, with of the Sacred Heart in Amherst, Bishop burial in Stella Niagara Cemetery.

Sister Ann Miner, SSMN Sister Ann Miner died May 27, 2015, Sumter, S.C., to serve as a teacher at St. in St. Mary Center in Buffalo. She was 89 Jude Elementary School. She continued years old. her ministry in Georgia, where she was Sister Ann was born March 19, 1926, pastoral administrator of St. Julianna to Ambrose and Kathryn (Ryan) Miner Church in Fort Valley and served in of Dushore, Pa. She joined the Sisters Garden City and Springfield, Ga. Sister of St. Mary of Namur in 1949, after Ann was director of United Ministries which she taught at schools in Buffalo, of Savannah, an organization providing Kenmore and Tonawanda. food, clothing and shelter to homeless In 1964, Sister Ann moved to See page 38 38 Western New York Catholic Obituaries July 2015

From page 37 people in Georgia, until 1983. local children. She remained in the She taught in Georgia before Buffalo area until her death. returning to Sumter, founding the St. She is survived by two sisters, Jude Enrichment Center for children, Rosemary Brunner and Jewel Lukacz, where she served until 1996. Sister a sister-in-law, Dorie Miner and their Ann was literary instructor for adults families. until 2000, when she returned to the A funeral Mass was held in the St. Diocese of Buffalo. Mary Center Chapel in Buffalo, with Sister Ann founded “Arts Alive,” burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery in a program to promote interest in the Kenmore. performing and other arts among

Sister Rose Perry, OSF Sister Rose Perry died in Charleston, W.Va. Sister May 18, 2015, in the Stella Rose also briefly taught at St. Niagara Health Center in Francis International School Lewiston. in Rome. She was born Sept. Sister Rose’s last teaching Funeral Directors 15, 1926, in Buffalo, the ministry was at Stella daughter of Edward and Niagara Education Park. She Williamsville Anne (McMahon) Perry. retired in 1995, after which NORMAN E. She joined the Sisters of she served as a receptionist St. Francis of Penance and in the order’s office in Stella GANNON & SONS, Inc. BEACH-TUYN Christian Charity in Stella Niagara in Niagara. In 2001, she became a FUNERAL HOME 1944 and professed vows in 1946. resident of the Stella Niagara Health 1075 Ridge Road, Lackawanna FUNERAL HOME, INC. In 1960, Sister Rose received a Center, where she remained until her 824-4000 5541 Main St., Williamsville bachelor’s degree in education from death. www.GANNONFUNERAL.com Mount St. Joseph Teachers College, She is survived by sisters Sister Brenden J. Gannon & Brian J. Gannon, Directors 632-1174 now Medaille College, in Buffalo. Frances Clare, OSF, of Stella Niagara, “Since 1947, Known for Quality, Remembered for Service” Sister Rose began teaching Patricia Hinterberger and Anna Perry, at St. Benedict and St. Lawrence sisters-in-law Norma (Kirst) Perry and Paul A. Schools in Buffalo. She also taught Mary Ann (Suchan) Perry of Buffalo Pre-planned funeral at St. Agnes in Atlantic Highlands, and their families. arrangements available N.J., St. Mary in New Monmouth, A funeral Mass was held in the 4680 Clinton St. • West Seneca N.J., St. John and Holy Rosary in Sisters’ Chapel in Stella Niagara, with KLOC (1/2 mile west of Transit) Columbus, Ohio, and Sacred Heart burial in Stella Niagara Cemetery.

Blossom Chapels, Inc. 668-5666 Sister Mary Catherine Smith, FSSJ Sister Mary Catherine Mary Catherine was a part- Smith died May 7, 2015, time teachers’ aide at Most in the Colette Hilbert Care Precious Blood and a part- Community in Hamburg, at time library aide at St. Mary the age of 85. of the Lake in Hamburg. The former Lillian Smith In addition to her was born Sept. 21, 1929, in ministry in the Diocese Baltimore, Md., to Martin of Buffalo, Sister Mary Anthony Greco and Ella (Grochowina) Catherine taught at St. Smith. She joined the Hyacinth in Auburn and Franciscan Sisters of St. at schools in Pennsylvania, Kenmore North Buffalo Joseph in 1950, professing her final Massachusetts, Connecticut and vows in 1955. Maryland. She retired in 2011 and D. LAWRENCE GINNANE Sister Mary Catherine received returned to Hamburg. FUNERAL HOME REGER a bachelor of science degree from Sister Mary Catherine is survived by 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore FUNERAL HOME Daemen College in Amherst. She a brother-in-law, Arthur Jensen, nieces, 873-4774 When planning is important also studied at Villanova University in a nephew, cousins and their families. Complete Burial, Cremation & 3135 Main St. at Highgate Pennsylvania. A funeral Mass was held in the Pre-need Arrangements She went on to teach for 57 years, chapel of Immaculate Conception www.ginnanefuneralhome.com 836-9969 including at Most Precious Blood in Convent in Hamburg, followed by Angola and St. Vincent in North Evans, burial in St. Stanislaus Cemetery in where she served as principal. Sister Cheektowaga. The ST. Jude CenTer Pastoral Ministry to the Buffalo General Medical Center Courage and EnCourage are respectively Mass Schedule two spiritual support groups helping Catholic Monday - Friday 11 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. men and women - and their families - to live Saturday 3:30 p.m. Harlan/Swift Auditorium at Buffalo General Hospital in accordance with the Catholic Church’s 4:30 p.m. St. Jude Center pastoral teaching on homosexuality. Sunday 8:45 a.m. • 10 a.m. (Hungarian) • 11:15 a.m. • 12:30 p.m. (English) Courage was founded in 1980 by His Eminence Cardinal Terence Cooke, Novena to St. Jude every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Archbishop of New York, and continues to be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Every First Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. sponsored by the Archdiocese of New York. Ongoing Events There are now approximately 90 chapters of Bereavement Support Group every first Tuesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Courage and EnCourage in the United States, Prosthetic Support Group every third Tuesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Canada and worldwide. Special Events Next Meeting Dates Annual Spectacular Basket Raffle Coming at End of July/Through End of August EnCourage Sunday, July 12, at 2pm • Holy Angels Church, Buffalo Family Picnic • August 23, 2015 • Reservations Required Courage Thursday, July 16, at 7pm • (call for location) Pastoral Institute Program To contact the Buffalo, NY Chapter please call (716) 559-3099 Applications Being Accepted All Contacts Confidential Office Hours The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops supports the Federal Marriage Amendment, which states, “Marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman.” In order to protect the Rev. Richard H. Augustyn, Director • Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to Noon sanctity of marriage please phone or write your congressional representatives and senators to support this amendment. 760 Ellicott Street • Buffalo, New York 14203 • (716) 882-2987

Protecting God’s Children Parish and Catholic school employees and volunteers, over the age of 18, who work with children and Shedding light on aith young people in the Diocese of Buffalo, are required to attend a child sexual abuse awareness session. • Catholic Center (Buffalo) • St. Benedict (Eggertsville) July 9 at 1:00 pm Sept. 29 at 6:00 pm f • St. Gregory the Great (Williamsville) • St. Amelia (Tonawanda) Aug. 22 at 9:00 am Oct. 2 at 6:00 pm • Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta (Depew) • St. Amelia (Tonawanda) Aug. 24 at 6:00 pm Oct. 3 at 9:00 am • Northern Chautauqua Catholic School (Dunkirk) • St. Philip the Apostle (Cheektowaga) Sept. 9 at 6:00 pm Oct. 5 at 6:30 pm • Catholic Center (Buffalo) • St. Joseph (Fredonia) Sept. 15 at 1:00 pm Oct. 19 at 6:00 pm • Niagara Catholic Jr/Sr High Sch. (Niagara Falls) Sept. 22 at 6:00 pm

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