St. John R OM AN C AT HOL IC PARISH Paul II March 24, 2019 2052 Lakeview Rd. Lake View, NY 14085 Phone: 716-627-2910 • Fax: 716-627-7972 Website: www.JP2Parish.org Email: [email protected] Rev. Sean DiMaria, Pastor Deacon Neal Linnan, Permanent Deacon Deacon Dennis Conroy, Permanent Deacon Deacon Rob Contarin, Transitional Deacon Carol Mullins, Pastoral Associate Southtowns Catholic School of Saint John Paul II Parish 2052 Lakeview Road Lake View, NY 14085 www.southtownscatholic.org Phone: 716-627-5011 • Fax: 716-627-5335 Mr. Marc Bandelian, Principal If you left your religious education behind when you became an adult ... If you feel your spirituality could use a “shot in the arm” … If you’re searching for answers when you’re not even sure of the questions … MISSION IS FOR YOU! Join us as we journey together...“Were not our hearts burning…” MARCH 24—30, 2019 YOU WON’T REGRET IT MAKE PLANS TO Starts ATTEND THIS YEAR! TODAY, Sunday, March 24th, at 6:30pm in the Community Room! Page Two Saint John Paul II Parish LITURGY SCHEDULE HOLY NAME SOCIETY MEETING SATURDAY - VIGIL MASS FOR SUNDAY All men of the parish are invited to the 3:30 PM Reconciliation rescheduled Holy Name Society Meet- 4:30 PM Marion Fabian by Bob, Mary and Jake ing next Sunday, March 31, at 10:30 am SUNDAY, MARCH 24 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT in the Conference Room. 8:00 AM James F. Eberhardt by Deacon Neal & Pat Linnan 9:30 AM Suzanne McManus by Bob & Joanne Meyer 12:00 PM Robert E. Kogler by Mary Izzy NO EVENING MASS MONDAY, MARCH 25 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 8:30 AM Araxter Arroyo by Don & Jan Maglich (LC) There will be no evening Mass on Wednesday, TUESDAY, MARCH 26 8:30 AM Joseph Knopeck (Birthday Rem.) by Gary & Sue Knopeck (LC) March 27, as our Parish Mission will be that 5:30 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (LC) evening. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 6:30 AM Morning Prayer with Holy Communion (LC) THURSDAY, MARCH 28 8:30 AM Morning Prayer with Holy Communion (LC) FRIDAY, MARCH 29 9:00 AM Pat Linnan by Little Flock Prayer Group SATURDAY - VIGIL MASS FOR SUNDAY 3:30 PM Reconciliation 4:30 PM Lawrence & Julia Schmitt by The Stiller Family SUNDAY, MARCH 31 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 8:00 AM Sophia Mazur by Family ALSO 9:30 AM Theresa Leaskey by Bob & Joanne Meyer 12:00 PM Earl Wockasen by The Marszalkowski Family The Wednesday, April 3, 6:30 pm evening Mass will be held in the Main Church NOT the Little All Services in Main Church except where noted (LC) = Little Church Church. Boys on the right Track is holding a spring vendor fair CATHOLIC CHARITIES to raise funds for their Spring 5k in Honor of Andrew Masse. The 2019 Catholic Charities Appeal is under- way. Catholic Charities WNY serves all 8 coun- ties of Western New York. Last year, Catholic Charities helped over 150,000 people in Western New York. More than half were children. This year's Diocesan goal is $11,000,000. Our parish goal is $111,000. Thanks to your generosity, St. John Paul II parish met and exceeded its goal last year. Please be as generous as possible in support- ing this year's Appeal. A Lot Can Change In A Year Because of You! We have a finite amount of time each year to make a difference. And while that time seems short, and the list of people in need grows long, the impact we can have is infinite – for those we can help and for the community as a whole. Page Three Saint John Paul II Parish March 24, 2019 THANK YOU from FR. MIKE AROUND THE DIOCESE I would like to express my deepest gratitude towards everyone Growing up in a neighborhood riddled with gang activity, Jah- for making my final weekend at St. John Paul II and Southtowns Keem was just 9 when he fell in with the wrong crowd. By age Catholic School so special. Thank you for everyone who helped 10, he was working as a mule carrying drugs. Despite his moth- with the reception and many thanks for all the cards, gifts, and er’s best effort, he continued down that troublesome path until his very, very, very kind words. Please know of my continued pray- mother moved them to a new neighborhood. While he stayed out ers for the entire community. St. John Paul II and Southtowns of trouble, Jah-Keem did find himself falling behind in school Catholic will always have a special place in my heart and will academically and it wasn’t long before he dropped out. With no forever be part of my priesthood wherever I go. I promise to diploma and no job, Jah-Keem’s cousin suggested Catholic visit when I can, and hope you will do the same. My address is: Charities. Upon his arrival, he linked up with James from the agency’s Workforce and Education Services to obtain his high 171 N. Main Street, Warsaw, NY 14569. school equivalency degree. “Coming to Catholic Charities was the In Good Faith, Love & Prayers, best move I ever made,” he said. “James told me he saw potential Fr. Mike in me and nobody but my momma ever told me that before.” To- day, Jah-Keem has his diploma in hand and is working a full-time job. Will you help others like Jah-Keem find hope? STATIONS Call 716-218-1400 or visit www.ccwny.org/donation. OF THE CROSS Free Tax Return Preparation Available now through April Stations of the Cross will be offered 17 on Wednesdays from 4:30-8 pm and on Saturdays from 9 am- twice on Fridays throughout Lent. 2:30 pm at the Northwest Buffalo Community Center, 155 Lawn St., Buffalo. Appointments are not available – taxpayers are ser- Following the 9 AM Mass in the viced on a first-come basis. Taxpayers should bring government Main Church issued identification, social security cards and birth dates for eve- and at 7 PM in the Little Church. ryone on the return, wage and income information, last year’s tax return, child care information, proof of health insurance if availa- ble, and bank information for direct deposit of the refund. This free service is supported through the CASH Coalition at the Unit- WITH ONE VOICE ed Way of Buffalo and Erie County. For information, email [email protected]. RESPECT LIFE “Protecting Your Legacy: Will & Estate Planning” on Mon- They Say: Informed consent statutes are designed day, March 25, from 1-2:30 pm at St. Francis Park, 5229 South to discourage women from abortion. Park Ave., Hamburg. Attorney Robert Friedman will explain what We Say: Such statutes are designed to present the you need to know about will and estate planning, including: estate facts about abortion and the unborn. Of course, those and asset protection planning techniques, the risks and benefits of facts speak for themselves, and many women, once avoiding probate, recent changes in estate and gift tax laws, the they are fully informed of the facts, will reject abor- duties of trustees and executors, myths about living trusts, when tion and make the natural choice for life. That result to update your will, and how to prevent will contests. Light re- poses a problem for abortion advocates, because they freshments will be provided. This event is free and open to the are really more pro-abortion than “pro-choice.” public. Reservations are required by calling 716-649-1205. A MUST SEE: The pro-life movie UNPLANNED becomes “Broadening Your Knowledge of Investing” on Wednesday, available at local theaters on March 29th. It’s the true story of a March 27, from 1-2:30 pm at St. Francis Park, 5229 South Park former Planned Parenthood leader’s eye-opening journey to be- Ave., Hamburg. Your financial goals are unique to you; your in- coming a very compelling pro-life advocate. Abby Johnson’s vestment strategy should be too. Sonja Jensen-Schell, Financial experience gives face to the reality of abortion. It is also an en- Advisor from Edward Jones, will present an expended look at the couragement to the many who sacrifice much on behalf of unborn “how” of creating an investment strategy, as well as the invest- babies and their mothers. Please check your local listings for ment components that form your financial picture. Light refresh- details. ments will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required by calling 716-649-1205. BOOK CLUB From the Introduction of THE MYSTERIES LENTEN FRIDAY FISH FRY OF FATHER BAKER by John Koerner: “The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo was especially • Hamburg Knights of Columbus, 36 Pierce gracious and helpful in providing research material. We again Avenue, Hamburg. 4 - 7:30 PM. thank them here for allowing the author access to the Diocesan Dine in and take outs available. archives and providing written approval to publish what I have uncovered. In return I have ensured that the privacy of the indi- • A & C Meat Company, 6472 Southwestern viduals who have come forward has been strictly maintained.” Blvd. Lake View, NY We will meet and discuss this book Thursday, April 11th. Ques- Phone Number: (716) 980-3018 tions, contact Joyce at 627-2279. Page Four Saint John Paul II Parish CONGRATULATIONS SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE SUE JASINSKI A $500 scholarship is available to a student from St. John Sue Jasinski was the recipient of Paul II parish who will be attending St.