St Gabes Bulletin Nov. 4, 2012

April 8, 2012 November 4, 2012 Easter Sunday Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

5271 CLINTON STREET ELMA, NY 14059 716-668-4017 •Fax: 716-656-0616 Website: www.stgabeschurch.com Email: stgabriel5271@roadrunner.com Religious Ed. Office: 716-668-2070

SOULS OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED Edwin Holewinski Karen Conte Lucille Hyde Genevieve Laurich Rev. Paul Schreck Leon J. Biernat Tim Brown Diana Gorski Nathan Carducci Msgr. Robert Mack Freda Swiatek Betty Gibson Helena Trela Richard Bieber Mark Illig Rev. Richard Keppeler Msgr. Maximillian Kozminski Melvin Pauly Deacon Robert Jacobi Ethel Silady Melvin Birkmeyer Doreen Parker Rev. Anthony Bianco, CRSP Jennie Romano Msgr. William Schwinger Theresa Nuwer Sr. Mary Ezechielle Szczepanski Kathleen Kohl Sr. Marie Julianne Farrington Benedict Szykowny Christopher Schifferle Deacon William Willis Henry Szczepankiewicz Antoinette Szczesny Alice Blatto Jean Mazgaj James Mohn Angela Keim Mark Anthony DeLuca Evelyn Moeller Phyllis Wolf

Anthony Grabowski Anna Kingsland David Spring Margaret Nassar Florence Ratajaczak Evelyn Doyle Kathleen Connors Lena LaMarca Bertha Kloc Leo Mullar Brian Murray Florence Radominski Frances Krajewski Patricia Motyka David Colvin Michael Coffey Anna Winiecki Russell Patronaggio Henry Muszynski Sr. Mary Edmundine Joseph Judkiewicz Les Corbin Dominic Piscitello Eleanor Wnuk William Advey Rev. Patrick T. Sullivan S.J. Christine Beresniewicz Mary Heary Linda Machowski Jean Sibilio Esther Brzezinski Mildred Guenther Mark Pacer James O’Brien Canisius Kroth Deborah Kolpack Theodore Lina William Wopperer Jeanette Garek Gladys Zolacca Norbert Ruda

Brownie Prabucki Jeffrey Caruana Fr. Robert Biesinger Jane Kovach Mary Ruminski Patricia Drews Alfred Reiman Edwin Pustelnik Msgr. Leo Hammerl Vicky Witkowski Anne Spulecki John Urbanski Alvin Waite Jane Harvey Msgr. Leonard Biniszkiewicz Msgr. Gerard Green Arthur Staniaszek Peter Hall Anne Spulecki Rev. James Haran Msgr. Richard Gill Grace Giovino Matthew Tworek Joy Flattery Norman Goettelman James Gacek Norman Hager Rev. Louis F. Della Neve Rev. John G. Sturm, S.J. Dale Keller Eleanor Vogt Deacon Donald Wetter Florence Palys Dave Keller Frank Gaglione Alexander Pawelczyk Mary Hornung Sharon Kozlowski Virginia Ann Friel

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St. Gabriel’s Church

Living The Word

Elma, New York

Why do people buy lottery tickets or stand in line to purchase the $125 NYS Millennium Millions, or send in the Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes or enter contests or raffles? Why do people play the slots or gamble at the casinos? Maybe, because somehow we can’t help thinking, “Wouldn’t it be great if this time I won!”

Now wouldn’t it be great — — — if instead of wishing for things like money, success or fame we just as earnestly wished with all our hearts and souls and minds and strength that we could love the Lord our God and our neighbor as ourselves?

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For most of us, loving God with our hearts, our emotions and our feelings was a natural starting point for our faith. Through the years we began to convince ourselves that as our faith matures, the intensity of our ‘first love/faith’ wanes or cools down. Emotion-filled faith is a sign that our faith is alive, and filled with genuine love.

When we love God with our whole soul, we integrate our faith into all of our being. One cannot separate your ‘religious life’ from the rest of your life if the love of the Lord has touched your soul.

To love with all our soul forces us out of our selves and into the world and all its people. Love then moves beyond race and gender, nationality and economic status. We are forced to look at the injustices of oppression and even to the creatures of God’s creation as they struggle against pollution, abuse and exploitation by humanity.

When our mind is softened by our hearts and sharpened by our souls, it becomes a powerful tool for serving Christ in this world. A mind centered in Christ does not use its energies thinking up schemes to get ahead or minimizing risks. A mind devoted to Christ looks for ways to shape what it has been given into the redeeming love for this world.

Our real strength comes from the combined force of our heart, mind and spirit. Our physical body is so important that Jesus Christ, Son of God, took on that same body so as to bear witness to God’s love. If we are to love the Lord our God with all our strength, then we need to treat our bodies with respect. Diet, good health and fitness are not just good for you, they are important for demonstrating God’s presence in our lives. When we abuse our bodies through self-indulging in poor diet, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, immoral behavior and becoming ripe ’couch potatoes’, we limit our strength and deplete our energies for doing God’s will and work.

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wouldn’t it be great if we all loved the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength?

And wouldn’t it be great if we had Catholics who could love God with all four of these characteristics? Wouldn’t it be great if we were all as outstanding as we believe ourselves to be?

We need to remember that we love God as we leave the parking lot after Mass, as we live with and appreciate our families, friends and our work place. We need to remember to use these gifts this week when we exercise our right to vote this week.

If you would like to carry the thought of today's Gospel with you to your polling places this Election Tuesday, PLEASE take the time to view a great (5 Minutes) YouTube video on our responsibilities as Voting Catholic by Busted Halo is very good! http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=bXi9QnNWZ9w&feature=youtu.be

Sanctuary Light The Sanctuary Light, next to the Tabernacle, is available for “A Special Intention” or “In Memory of a deceased Loved One”.

Call the rectory office during business hours for more information or to schedule your intention.

Host & Wine Offerings There are 2012 dates for Host and/or Wine Offerings available for the “Memory/Honor of your Loved One”.

Call the rectory office at 668-4017 during business hours for information or to schedule an intention for your loved one.

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St. Gabriel’s Church

Elma, New York

MISSION STATEMENT We the people of St. Gabriel’s Parish, are members of the body of Christ, a spiritual community nourished by prayer and the Eucharist, joyfully committed to carrying out the mission of Jesus.

In working together, we share our gifts and proclaim: We are a family that is welcoming and caring, that celebrates our faith.

WEDDING BANNS

Last weeks bulletin cover brought great memories to me.

During the past year I had funerals for so many families and friends. I buried an aunt, Florence, two cousins, David & Ray. So many wonderful Parishioners, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Holy Name Members, Ladies Guild Members, Parish Workers, Daily Mass people, Senior Citizens, and so many others. Every single one was unique and special.

It is so important to keep their faith, memories and hope alive. We keep telling stories of their love.

It is sobering to know that all of us will be on their list some day. We are all put here on earth for a purpose.

It is always important to pass our memories.

Funerals have changed. We no longer have 3 day wakes in the home. We very rarely go to graveside. More and more people choose cremation. Many even have no funeral or memorial.

The Church always wants us to celebrate Life - and our belief in a resurrection. We need wakes to tell each other stories. We need Mass to remember our faith in the Resurrection and we need the Eucharist to help us remember. The Church Triumphant, the Church Suffering and the Church Militant.

II Natalie Domrose & Andrew Capello III Margaux Stalker & James Militello

PLEASE PRAY FOR .

We continue to remember the sick, the infirmed and all those recommended to our prayers, especially the following, that they may experience the healing power of Christ: Marlene Dahn, Eddie Suchocki, Donna Frajdofer, Marcia Kester, Bonnie Morris, Linda Zglinicki, Sue Osika, Robert Palys, Mary Popielski, Mark Davison, Melanie Mietlicki, Elizabeth Durys, Jessica Schilling, Cynthia Szajna, Lauren Reese, Baby Xavier Evans, Jeanette Puccio, Elaine Wichrowski, Ray Murray, Debbie Schlau, Dorothy Ciezki, Nicole Martin, Jeannine Militello, Virginia Wojcik, Victoria Koszuta, Susan Repko, Robert Thielman, Celia Orlowski, Erin Matthewson, Kimberly Stribing, Rita Prabucki, Charlotte Chowaniec, Adeline Matuszak, Ed Mutka, Sr. Joseph Marie, Joseph LoGuidice, Gloria Fyda, Walter Jozwiak, Wally Jozwiak, Barbara Wojtaszczyk, Bev Corey, Ed Mutka, Marlene Nowaczyk, Sally Dulinski, David Seweryniak, Stella Krzos, Austin Bonafede, Joan Davis, Jean Glaser, Dolly Vallie, Janet Decker And for our deceased:

The funeral is a final tribute to our loved ones - but it always helps us. We all need to grieve. We all need the answers only faith provides - Jesus leads us home.

Stephen Juhasz

We will see our loved ones again. We pray in the creed I believe in the Resurrection of the Dead.

STEWARDSHIP

Our loved ones watch over us, pray for us and love us.

We always need to pray for them.

Building Fund: $3,961.00

Come to our special Mass Nov. 19 - Tell everyone - I invite everyone.

The Host Will Be Offered this week in Memory of

It is so great to be part of this family of faith.

God bless you & your family.

Love & Prayers,

Water S. Majewski by Family

St. Gabriel’s Church

Monday, November 5 8:30AM Anniv. Richard Sztylke by Wife & Children 11:30AM All Souls Tuesday, November 6 8:30AM All Souls 11:30AM Robert Paul Tangelder by Wife & Sons Wednesday, November 7 8:30AM Sally Skok by Estate 11:30PM All Souls Thursday, November 8 8:30AM All Souls 11:30AM Cynthia Wagner by Family Friday, November 9 8:30AM Al & Adele Suchocki by Family 11:30AM All Souls Saturday, November 10 St. Leo the Great 8:00AM Matthew & Victoria Napierala by Mike & Jackie Wisinski 2:00PM (Nuptial Mass) Margaux Stalker & James Militello 4:00PM Clara Olejniczak by Norm & Maureen Bitterman 7:00PM All Souls Sunday, November 11 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:00AM Deceased Members of the Harzewski Family

by Daniel Zakrzewski 7:30AM William Lytle by Kathy, Kristen & Aaron 9:00AM Jim Finnerty by Marge & Jerry Munro 10:30AM Chester & Helen Strozyk by Carl & Barbara Bessing NOON Alice & Albert Slacktum by Skrabucha Family

The Sanctuary Light will be lit this week in Memory of

David Noworyta by Mr. & Mrs. Matt Jarosz

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Elma, New York Working with young folks is a very joyfilled thing. We are very fortunate to so... their spirited energy and enthusiasm for life is quite contagious. In the younger grades it is not unusual to see them literally skipping in & out of class. They know that they are welcomed and loved here, and down deep inside, they want to learn more about God. They want to get closer to God. Now they may not have quite the spring in their steps as they enter & exit the parish hall in the older grades, but that’s ok; we are very happy that they are here growing in their faith.

The older students do enjoy the amity of their friends, and they too welcome a chance to grow in their relationships with God. They appreciate that our volunteer teachers are here for them. We know that Jesus was all about relationships. So it is with us. Since many of our older students really don’t care how much you know till they know how much you care, we do try our best to connect with our young disciples, so that they may be open to what our teachers have to offer. We also encourage the free flow of questions and feedback from our students. One of our 10th grade teachers asked for some of this honest feedback from her students. Here it is* *When asking teens about their faith, many felt they were good Catholics because they wear a Catholic medal, and try to be nice to other people, even if people are different.

Many go to Church every Sunday! *Many teens felt they would develop their faith by going to Church more and increasing their prayer time. A few felt they just needed to wait for Confirmation. (Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that Faith Formation is a lifelong journey.) *Most teens felt they needed to embrace their Faith now to help them in life or they might lose their opportunity & risk non-belief or a decline in their Faith in the future. *When asked if friends, school mates, or others would know they are Catholic, most said yes; a few said maybe. One said no because his family did not have any crucifix, statues or even a Bible in the home. *All the teens seem eager to learn more about Faith and their Catholic Religion. (well alright then!)

We always welcome feedback from our families involved in home-schooling. In particular, we ask for feedback re: our choice of texts and curriculums. We like the resources we provide for you, but we are open to suggestions for change & improvement. Please let us know.

We really appreciate the summary statements given to us by the parents and students doing the home-schooling.

Clearly, our parents are very dedicated to providing the gift of our Faith to their children. Awesome!

Here is a reflection from Sarah’s mom: “This year home-schooling my children in Religion has been very educational for them as well as myself. I find myself brushing up on many topics about the church, the saints, prayer, beliefs, etc. My nine year old made her 1st Communion and it is great to see her really understand our religious faith. My 12 year old has been really trying to apply what we learned in everyday affairs. We now volunteer at Friends of the Night People to help serve the less fortunate. The kids did great. They are truly understanding what is to love one another; be kind and giving to others. I feel very proud to be able to teach & help them.

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St. Gabriel’s Church

HAPPENING THIS WEEK Monday, November 5 Religious Ed. - Parish Hall 7pm - RCIA - St. Gabe’s House 8pm - CYO MNO - Parish Hall 8:15pm - Folk Group Rehearsal - Church Tuesday, November 6 Religious Ed. - Parish Hall Wednesday, November 7 10am - Fr. Dan’s Bible Class - Parish Hall FMR 7:30pm - Ladies Guild Meeting - Parish Hall Thursday, November 8 7pm - Bible Study - Parish Hall FMR Saturday, November 10 Religious Ed. - Parish Hall

Elma, New York

UPCOMING EVENTS 11/11 CYO Coffee Hour - After 9 & 10:30am Masses - PH 11/12 Rectory Closed Folk Group Rehearsal - 7-8:30pm - CH 11/13 Religious Ed. - PH HNS Meeting - 7:30pm - PH 11/14 Fr. Dan’s Bible Class - 10am - PH FMR CYO - 7pm - St. Gabe’s House 11/16 Venture Crew - 7pm - PH FMR 11/17 Religious Ed. - PH Anointing of Sick - 4pm Mass Sip N Savor - 7:30pm - PH

A FRIENDLY REMINDER Effective November 1, 2012 because of the dire shortage of priests (and our parish priests are not as young as they used to be), we will no longer have the 11:30am Mass on the weekdays that we have a funeral. If we have a funeral on a Saturday morning, we will not have the 8am Mass. Please call the Rectory before you come to Mass to be sure we don’t have a funeral scheduled.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.

News from the Rectory Office The Rectory Office will be closed Monday, November 12th for the Veteran’s Day Holiday.

There is one Mass at 8:30am on November 12th.

Readings for the Week of November 4, 2012 Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:

Phil 2:1-4 / Lk 14:12-14 Phil 2:5-11 / Lk 14:15-24 Phil 2:12-18 / Lk 14:25-33 Phil 3:3-8a / Lk 15:1-10 Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 / 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17 Jn 2:13-22 Phil 4:10-19 / Lk 16:9-15 1Kgs 17:10-16 / Heb 9:24-28 / Mk 12:38-44 or 12:41-44

Holy Hour begins at 7am with Exposition Confessions at 7:15am Morning Prayer at 7:45am Benediction at 8am Rosary at 8:05am Mass at 8:30am There is no 11:30am Mass on Nov. 12th .

St. Gabriel’s Church BOYS SCOUTS OF AMERICA CLOTHING DRIVE FOR GOODWILL

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SENIOR NEWS

Boy Scout Troop 618 is collecting items for the Goodwill.

If you have any clothing, shoes, accessories, along with computers, toys, bicycles or sporting goods you would like to donate, please bring them to the Parish Hall during our weekly meetings on Thursday evenings at 7 8:30pm. Items can also be taken to the Goodwill next to Tops at French and Transit Rd). Make sure you ask for a “Boy Scout Receipt” and mention Troop 618.

St. Gabriel’s Seniors Thanksgiving Luncheon will be held on Monday, November 12th at the Fr. Justin Knights on Columbus - 2735 Union Rd. Cheektowaga, NY 14225.

Luncheon starts at 11am and lunch will be served at 12pm. Fee is $13 for members & $16 for non-members.

Reservations must be make prior to November 2nd.

The drive ends on November 4, 2012

For more information, please contact Rose Marie at 6681230 or Florence at 895-9580.

If you have any questions, or would like us to pick up items call John Dzik at 435-7807

CATHOLIC CHARITIES Keeping the children’s best interests top priority is not always easy in the turmoil of divorce. Parents can learn how to develop a “professional” relationship with their co-parent for the benefit of the children - and oneself. Our Kids: Parent Education and Awareness programs, offered in most counties of the Diocese, are designed for any parents who have experienced conflict regarding custody and/or visitation issues. For details, call your neighborhood Catholic Charities office or (716) 896-6390. Check us out at www.ccwny.org, or on Facebook at facebook.com/ccbuffalo and Twitter at twitter.com/ccbuffalo.

THANK YOU FROM OUR OUTREACH COMMITTEE Thank you to all who donated the 158 coats to the Coat Drive. The participation in the distribution by 70 - 80 people was appreciated. These two elements made it a successful event. The remainder of the coats were divided between a parishioner who teaches in a very poor Buffalo Public School and a Cleveland Hill school counselor for the Clevehill clothes closet that provides help for those who seek help from the school. These two recipients expressed their deepest gratitude for the donations.

I told them the help given to them was a result of the generosity of the parishioners.

Thank you all so very much.

CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE!!

St. Gabriel’s is excited to open our new website! It’s full of information regarding all of our organizations and things happening at St. Gabe’s!

We have a new alert board across the home page so you will know immediately if the are any closings or important updates!

www.stgabeschurch.com

PRAYER CLOTHS AVAILABLE What is a prayer cloth? In Acts 19:1112, it speaks of how cloths were touched by Peter and Paul and taken back to the sick who were often cured of their ills. It says that “So extraordinary were the mighty deeds God accomplished at the hands of Paul that when face cloths or aprons that touched his skin were applied to the sick, their diseases left them and the evil spirits came out of them.” Prayer cloths are sacramental. As in the case of all sacramentals, their power comes not from the sign (CLOTH) itself, but by means of the Church’s official prayer of blessing, a power flowing from the redemptive act of Jesus, elicited by the Church’s intercession. Sacramental like prayer cloths are to be used as “focus points” funneling one’s faith and devotion of the person using the sacramental. These blessed cloths can be given to those persons in need of God’s healing graces, asking the Blessed Mother’s intercession for both physical and/or emotional well being.

Inquiries for these sacramental and blessed prayer cloths can be made at St. Gabriel’s Gift Shoppe in the Church where a request sheet can be completed and subsequent contact from a member of the Prayer Cloth Ministry will occur.

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St. Gabriel’s Church LADIES GUILD NEWS • Ladies Guild General Meeting, Wednesday, November 7th, 7:30pm in the Parish Hall. After meeting activity: Please bring a gift card with a minimum value of $5.00 for our Gift Card Auction.

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Join us at “Sip & Savor”, a wine/food pairing event, Saturday, November 17th! Tickets are on sale now. Pre-Sale Only, Cost $25. Please make checks payable to St. Gabriel’s Ladies Guild. There will be limited seating, so don’t delay. For more information contact Darlene 675-5480 or Barb 6747291.

Reservations and payment for the Ladies Guild “Holiday Party” at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 are currently being accepted. Deadline for reservation and payment is November 16th.

Elma, New York CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Next week’s Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your support. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in America by funding organizations that help individuals help themselves. With the tradition of improving education, housing situations, and economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide.

Fight poverty in America. Defend human dignity.

Give to the CCHDS Collection.

HELP THOSE IN NEED AT THANKSGIVING We are asking you to contribute funds so that food may be purchased and given to families of St. Gabriel’s Parish who will need your help this Thanksgiving holiday season to make the holiday special. Please place your monetary donations in the boxes at all the entrances of the Church the weekend of November 10th and 11th. With economic conditions such as they are, many people are in need of assistance. Please be mindful of those in need.

If you or someone you know needs help this Thanksgiving or Christmas, please contact Sister Joseph Marie at the Rectory {668-4017}. All information is confidential.

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Wine with food pairings Wine samples presented by area wineries Food provided by Joseph’s Catering Cost: $25 per person includes: Wine glass 6 wine & food samplings 1 full glass of wine (pick your favorite) Date: Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 Time: 7:30 – 11:00 pm Place: St. Gabriel’s Church Parish Hall 5271 Clinton St., Elma, NY! Featuring: Music, Theme baskets and Raffles (Beer also available) Presented by St. Gabriel’s Ladies Guild

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St. Gabriel’s Church

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PHONE: 716-668-4017 FAX: 716-656-0616 WEBSITE: www.stgabeschurch.com PARISH EMAIL: stgabriel5271@roadrunner.com RELIGIOUS ED. OFFICE 716-668-2070 PASTORAL STAFF Pastor, Rev. Daniel J. Palys Sr. Parochial Vicar, Rev. John Mitka (Retired) Pastoral Associates: Ann Bauman, Sr. Joseph Marie Marczak, CSSF RECTORY STAFF Business Manager, Alan Jenson Secretaries: Deborah Grabowski, Kris Iwankow, Rosanne Depczynski RELIGIOUS ED. STAFF Director, Paul J. Bloom Secretary, Sandy Bloom MUSIC STAFF Director, Lisa Gortzig MAINTENANCE STAFF Director, Anthony Cording PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

(Weekend & evenings by appointment)

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Saturday 7:30 a.m. Rosary, 8:00 a.m. Mass Saturday Evening Vigil 4:00 & 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 6:00, 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m .

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DAILY HOLY HOUR • Monday through Friday Exposition Confession Morning Prayer Benediction Rosary

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Saturdays after the 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. Masses MARRIAGE: Appointments are to be made one year PRIOR to wedding day. Attendance is required at a Marriage Preparation Program.

BAPTISM: Select Sundays immediately following the 12 Noon Mass. Call the Rectory to make arrangements.

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