Nativity of Our Lord R.C. Church 26 Thorn Avenue Orchard Park, New York 14127 www.nativityofourlordop.com 662-9339 August 8, 2021 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Masses 4:30pm & 7pm Sunday Masses 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am 12pm Weekday Masses MonThur 7am and 9am Friday 7am and 8:30am Saturday 8am Holy Days Vigil Mass 4:30pm Holy Day 7am, 9am, 7pm First Friday Devotion First Friday of every month (unless otherwise noted) in church at 6pm and live stream Other Fridays of the month the Rosary is prayed in the church at 6pm. BAPTISMS Usually the 2nd & 4th Sundays at 1:00pm. New parents must be registered and attend a class prior to Baptism. CONFESSION Confessions are scheduled on Saturday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the lower sacristy room at the front of the church (side near the Blessed Mother Statue, down the stairs). Please wear a face mask andfollow the signs when you enter the Church to direct you to this room. MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made at least six months ahead of time with our priest. A Marriage Preparation program is required. Any families at Navity needing help with school supplies or clothing this fall can call ournumber: 716R393R6052 and ask for Fran. (Courtesy of Navity’s St. Vincent de Paul Conference) From the Pastor’s Desk… I share with you the following excerpts from a recent communication by Rev. Bryan Zielenieski, Vicar for Renewal and Development in the Diocese of Buf- PARISH CALENDAR falo, as a brief summary why the Renewal is needed and what it entails: AUGUST …The Road to Renewal is a way for our Diocese to respond to several things: 20thHRosary 6pm The abuse crisis in the church, the attorney general lawsuit M how do 24thKSt. Vincent de Paul 7pm we bring healing to those who have been abused and marginalized, as well as bring transparency and accountability to the church and her 25thKMen’s Ministry 5:30pm MBC leadership. Bankruptcy M with the financial challenges facing the Diocese, how do 27thKRosary 6pm we ensure a continuation of the mission of the church with a renewed sense of fiscal responsibility. 31stKBack to School Barbecue for school Declining resources and viability of parishes: Parishes have seen a families 6K8pm decline in resources and people over the past few years that has been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. Parishes need to respond now for their viability in the future. Priestly planning for the future M with the declining number of priests in WANT TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE NEW the Diocese of Buffalo, a strategic planning process to meet the needs BULLETIN IS AVAILABLE ONLINE? of the parishes in our diocese with the priestly talent pool is extremely important. Visit hps://www.parishesonline.com/find/ The Road to Renewal therefore is focusing on the following pillars: navityRofRour lordRchurchR14127 and hit the subscribe buon. It’s free! Spirituality: For any renewal to take place it needs to begin with Je- sus. Jesus constantly calls all of us to renew our commitment to Him, and that message needs to be central to our Diocesan Renewal. On August 29, 2021 at 3 pm, our Diocese will kickoff this next phase of FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK the Renewal with a Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Lewiston in which parish representatives will be commissioned to be renewal ad- vocates in their parishes. Any and all are welcome to join. Catholic Education: Our Catholic schools and Faith Formation pro- grams need reimagining to embrace the needs of our children and help them receive a firm foundation for the future… Priestly Life and Ministry: Our Priests need love and support. A re- treat for all priests is being developed to acknowledge the difficult path that priests are walking as well as fostering a spirit of healing… The Catholic Center: The leadership of our Diocese and the depart- OUR STAFF 6629339 ments that assist the operations and functioning of parishes needs re- Pastor Rev. James Ciupek ext 140 newal in how they can provide the best services possible to help our Parochial Vicar Rev. Michael Johnson ext 124 Diocese flourish… Deacon Gary P. Andelora Family of Parishes: Our parishes have an opportunity to collaborate Advancement Dir. Melissa Potzler ext 145 and work together, supporting one another in building up the Music Director Robert Kiersz church… Youth Minister Gina Updike ext 141 Parish Secretary Sue McDonoough ext 110 As we move forward, please pray for the work of the Renewal. You can always Adm. Assistant Joy Kaminski ext 128 find the most up to date information at www.roadtorenewal.org. May God bless and guide us as we work together to renew our local Church! Business Manager Amy Schoenthal ext 125 Financial Assistant Stephanie Carson ext 131 Fr. Jim Facilities Manager Carmen D’Alessandro ext 117 Facilities Assistant TRY ONLINE GIVING AND NEVER HAVE TO School Principal Coleen Scott 6627572 REMEMBER YOUR ENVELOPES AGAIN! School Secretary Isabelle Carpenter Scan the QR code at the right or go to https:// www.nativityofourlordop.com and click Online giving in Faith Formation Mary Barone 6622169 the upper right corner. It’s safe and easy! Confirmation Darren Longboat MY SPIRIT REJOICES M A CELEBRATION OF MARY MOST HOLYon August 15 (The Feast of the As- sumption) at St. Andrew Church, Crocker & Reiman Sts., We still have a few openings in grades 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 Sloan; 5:306:20 pm M Mariology Through Art with Tim and 8, but slots are filling quickly! If you or someone Redinger; 6:30 pm M Adoration and Solemn Vespers with you know would like more information about our Fr. Daniel Ulmer. Small reception to follow. Please RSVP quality, faithfilled school, please contact Isabelle by calling St. Andrew Rectory at 7168920425. Carpenter at [email protected] or call PROLIFE 6627572. Our weekly Rosaries at the West Seneca Planned Parenthood (on Center Road) continue every Wednesday (11:30AM), Friday (10:15AM), and Saturday (10:00AM). BACK TO SCHOOL BARBECUE FOR NATIVITY Join us in praying for life! SCHOOL FAMILIES! LEARN MORE ABOUT LAY FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES Come and see what classes are available beginning this Fall on Wednesday, August 11 from 6:308:30pm. This Come and See event will be held at 795 Main Street, Buf- falo. More information is available at stbernards.regfox.com/ comeandsee BIBLE STUDY RETURNS TO NATIVITY! Has the last year been a struggle for you or your family? This Fall our Bible Study group will delve into the Book of Job to see how a man who is overwhelmed by suffering deals with this suffering. Our new Parochial Vicar, Fr. Mi- chael Johnson has agreed to be our facilitator. The program will run for 7 weeks on consecutive Tuesdays at 6:30 PM starting 9/21/21. For more information or to sign up, please call Melissa or Sue at the Parish office (6629339) prior to 8/30/21. CONFIRMATION PREPARATION Preparationfor the Sacrament of Confirmation will continue to be a two year program of formation and discernmentfor youth enrolled in the 10th and 11th grades. New for September 2021 the parish will utilize the award winning (Association of Catholic Publishers) "Chosen, Your Journey Toward Confirmation" program from Ascension press .Preparationwill include an "opening parent/candidate night", a sponsor night , retreat experience and classes with a GOLDEN, DIAMOND, workbook throughout the standard academic AND PLATINUM WEDDING year.Registration is now open athttps:// ANNIVERSARY COUPLESN www.nativityofourlordop.com/confirmation The Diocese wants to honor couples preparation/Please enroll soon. 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