October 14, 2012 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5271 CLINTON STREET ELMA, NY 14059
PHONE: 716-668-4017 FAX: 716-656-0616 WEBSITE: www.stgabes.net 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
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 .
DAILY HOLY HOUR • Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. ............................................................................................. Exposition 7:15 a.m. ............................................................................................. Confession 7:45 a.m. ..................................................................................... Morning Prayer 8:00 a.m. ........................................................................................... Benediction 8:05 a.m. ................................................................................................... Rosary
SACRAMENTS RECONCILIATION Weekdays ............................................................................................... 7:15 a.m. 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.
MAINTENANCE STAFF Director, Anthony Cording
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Weekend & evenings by appointment)
PARISH REGISTRATION: New Parishioners are requested to register at the Parish Office during office hours as soon as possible, in person or by telephone. Please notify the Parish Office when moving out of Parish or changing address.
St. Gabriel’s Church
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Elma, New York
The Gospels for the last couple of weeks have spoken to us about being like children– loving, trusting and caring for others. Has that really sunk in? Do we really listen? Are we good examples for our children and for all those around us? Do we care for others?
ALFF
Living The Word
We have heard lately about forming consciences for Faithful Citizenship. It is a reflection on Catholic teaching and political life written by the United States Catholic Bishops. In this article, the Bishops reflect upon the fact that as a nation, we share many blessings and strengths, including a tradition of religious freedom and political participation. Today, we face challenges that are clearly political and also moral. As Catholics, following the Gospel of Jesus, we need to be proactive. Our nation was founded on the concepts of ‘life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness’. The ability to live life itself is not fully protected, especially for unborn children, the elderly and the very ill. We try to be people of peace, yet we are a nation at war. We pledge ‘liberty and justice for all,’ but we are often divided by race, ethnicity, and economic inequality. We are a nation of immigrants who struggle to address the challenges of the many new immigrants in our midst. Our society was built on the strength of our families. Today, we are called to defend marriage and offer moral and economic support for family life. We are a powerful nation in a violent world and should make every effort to confront terror and provide for a safer, just, and peaceful world. We are an affluent society where too many live in poverty, lack health care and the necessities of life. We are part of a global community facing threats to the environment that must sustain us. These challenges are at the center of the quest for the common good. For many years, the bishops of the United States have shared Catholic teachings on political life. They did this by issuing statements every four years based on political responsibility or ‘faithful citizenship.’ They do this in light of new challenges facing our nation and world. This is not new teaching but affirms the Gospel teachings. As Catholics, we need to consider the challenges and contribute to greater justice and peace for all people. ‘Faithful citizenship’ is based on the teaching of Vatican Council II’s Declaration on Religious Liberty (Dignitatis Humanae). It says that “society itself may enjoy the benefits of justice and peace, which result from [people’s] faithfulness to God and his holy will” (no. 6). The work for justice requires that the mind and the heart of Catholics be educated and formed to know and practice the whole faith. This statement highlights the role of the Church in the formation of conscience and the moral responsibility of each Catholic to hear, receive, and act upon the Church’s teaching in the lifelong task of forming his or her own conscience. With this foundation, Catholics are better able to evaluate policy positions, party platforms, and candidates’ promises and actions in light of the Gospel and the moral and social teaching of the Church in order to help build a better world. In this statement on Faithful Citizenship, the bishops do not intend to tell Catholics for whom or against whom to vote. The purpose is to help Catholics form their consciences in accordance with God’s truth. It is recognized that the responsibility to make choices in political life rests with each individual in light of a properly formed conscience, and that participation goes well beyond casting a vote in a particular election.
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The work for justice requires educated thought. Catholics are encouraged to be active in the political process, particularly in these challenging times. The source of information for this article was gleaned from the USCCB’s writings on Faithful Citizenship. More information can be found via the internet. It is important for us as Catholics to follow the teachings of Jesus as given to us through the Gospel. We need to pray about and live out these teachings and utilize the information given to us through the Bishops of the United Stated for form and act upon our own conscience. What would Jesus do?
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.
BAPTISMS We welcome into our family all newly baptized Christians and offer congratulations to the parents of: On a recent Saturday - I had 8am Mass - 2 Funerals at 9 & 10am - 2 Weddings at 12 & 2pm - the 4pm Mass, Confessions - help with the 7pm Mass - and Confessions. I am truly sorry but I can not keep up with this schedule - It is not fair for anyone - not for the daily Mass - not for the funeral families - not for the wedding couple - not for the weekend regulars - and not for those going to confession. Whenever we have a wedding or a funeral it is a parish celebration. Anyone can attend the wedding or funeral as a Mass and can receive Holy Communion. I really miss Fr. John. I hope and pray he will be with us in days. But Fr. John can not be overworked. On the usual weekend there are 12 Masses and there are only two of us. So starting in November - if a funeral comes in Monday through Friday, there will be no 11:30am Mass. Call the rectory before you come. You can attend the funeral Mass and receive Holy Communion. If there is a funeral on Saturday, there will be no 8am Mass, but you can attend the 9am funeral and receive Holy Communion. We are all part of the Journey of Faith and Grace. Many parishes have had to merge with other parishes, and many parishes have closed. The priest shortage is real. More & more priests are retiring and getting sick. Please pray for priestly vocations. There will be only one ordination next year, and my class reaches the retirement age, and all 24 classmates could retire. The Church wants the priests to have energy and a deep prayerful faith. A priest can not do this if they have to say too many Masses. Priests are supposed to say one Mass a day. Only in necessity can he say two - but never more than three. This is for the good of the faithful. I love Mass. I love celebrating Mass. I will always try my best to do all I can. God bless you & your family. Love & Prayers,
Austin J. Plant, Thomas G. Nagy, Torryn E. Bonus, Kayla B. Kwiecinski, Brianna m. Targia, Regan G. Constantine, Emily M. Woloszyn, Lyla K. Kosowski, Ryan M. Preischel
WEDDING BANNS Bann II Amber Stribing & Eric Thierrin Bann III Jennifer Hejmanowski & Jason Welsh Kristina Howard & Daniel Twentyfive Carrie Bracco & Matthew Brem
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: Joseph LoGuidice, Maryanne Mazurkowski, Gary Drabik, Sr. Mary Aurelian, Bernard Matuszak, Ed Mutka, Margie Lussier, Harry Wisniewski, Barbara Wojtaszczyk, Bev Corey, Nancy DeLillis, Paul Nightengale, Barbara Steimle, Kimberly Stribing, Erin Matthewson, Celia Orlowski, Robert Thielman, Susan Repko, Victoria Koszuta, Virginia Wojcik, Jeannine Militello, Nicole Martin, Dorothy Ciezki, Debbie Schlau, Ray Murray, Elaine Wichrowski, Jeanette Puccio, Baby Xavier Evans, Lauren Reese, Cynthia Szajna, Jessica Schilling, Elizabeth Durys, Melanie Mietlicki, Mark Davison, Mary Popielski, Robert Palys, Sue Osika, Linda Zglinicki, Bonnie Morris, Marcia Kester, Donna Frajdofer, Eddie Suchocki, Marlene Dahn And for our deceased: James Finnerty, Florence Palys, Robert Napierala, Dave Keller, Matthew Tworek, Tomasz Stachowicz, Dorothy Pietras, Frank Gaglione, Alexander Pawelczyk
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St. Gabriel’s Church
Monday, October 15 St. Teresa of Jesus 8:30AM Anna Jakson by Strek Family 11:30AM Jim Pawlowski by Wife & Children Tuesday, October 16 St. Hedwig, St. 8:30AM Richard Tylock by Kroth Family 11:30AM Casimer Wiech by Wiech Family Wednesday, October 17 St. Ignatius of Antioch 8:30AM Edward Jozwiak Jr. by Ted & Dolores Niedziela 11:30PM Jane Smith by Granddaughter Thursday, October 18 St. Luke 8:30AM David Chojnacki by Rose & Tony Hojnacki 11:30AM Terrance Farrell by Valutis Family
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Elma, New York We begin our classes for Grades 9 & 10 this Tuesday, Oct. 16th, 7-8pm. We always look forward to working with our freshmen and sophomores. They have lots of enthusiasm, and once you can get them talking, they have so much to offer. Generally, they are very open to what their teachers have to offer. And what their teachers have to offer that is HUGE (so much more huge that Billy F. could ever offer). This, of course, is the gift of Faith. Our 9th grade curriculum is Morality and Ethics. Just how do we live our lives...how do we walk the walk...how effectively do our words and behavior reflect our belief in God? Our young folks will be asked to honestly examine their words and actions, asking themselves whether they are reflecting the values and ethics of the Gospel of Jesus. They will be challenged, but this is good. Soul-searching is good for them...and it is good for us. If we really were to be put on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict us? In Grade 10, we will be inviting our sophomores to “soak up” the Good News of the Old and New Testaments via the Great Adventure Bible Timeline; a journey through the Bible, if you will. This will be our second year of using this curriculum, and we can only hope that our students are as excited about it as we are. How can we go wrong by helping our young folks learn about the Word of God?
Friday, October 19 St. John De Brébeuf, St. Isaac Jogues 8:30AM Jean Kedzierski & Mary Lewis by Family 11:30AM Rosemary Eberhardt Bueme & Jeanne Eberhardt Ziccardi by Margaret Anne Bueme & Family
Home Schooling families: we still have some of you that have yet to pick up your books, resource packets, and curriculums. They are available for you now.
Saturday, October 20 St. Paul of the Cross 8:00AM Leonard Szypajlo by Ron Szypajlo 12:00PM (Nuptial Mass) Kristina Howard & Daniel Twentyfive 2:00PM (Nuptial Mass) Carrie Bracco & Matthew Brem 4:00PM Clara Mrowinski by Norm & Irene Ratajczak 7:00PM James Dajka by Dorothy Piskorowski
3rd Grade parents and guardians: please mark your calendars if you have not yet done so for Tuesday, Nov. 20th. We will meet for a brief Night of Reflection at 7 pm in the parish hall. We will be talking about the Eucharist and ways to effectively prepare our young disciples of Jesus for their First Holy Communions. You will be able to select a Mass in May for your child’s First Holy Eucharist, and sign up that night for that Mass. We will have you out by 8 pm.
Sunday, October 21 The Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:00AM Henry & Josephine Olejniczak by Estate 7:30AM Deceased Members of the Denzel & Heider Families by Family 9:00AM 40th Wedding Anniversary David & Shirley Salerno 10:30AM Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cosimano by Cosimano Family NOON Edward Jozwiak Sr. by Ted & Dolores Niedziela
We always welcome feedback and suggestions. We invite any of our families to do so. This past year we invited our home schooling families to provide us with short summaries of how their journey of faith went; and to offer us any suggestions they might have on how we might improve our service to families. That invitation stands for this year as well. Now, a few words from Sarah, one of last year’s 3rd graders who was home schooled? “I have learned that the bread is the body of God, and the wine is the blood of God. Also, I have learned to spread the word of God. Another thing is I’ve leaned how to be kind, nice, to be thankful for my family, food, shelter, water, and clothes. I learned more about church. I will always love God. I did my 1st Communion this year. I received the body of God. I have also learned 10 Commandments. I love to learn more things about the church. Love, Sarah D. Thank you Sarah...words of wisdom for all of us!
The Sanctuary Light will be lit this week in Memory of EDWARD JOZWIAK JR. by Ted & Dolores Niedziela
God makes a promise...faith believes it...hope anticipates it...patience quietly awaits it.
St. Gabriel’s Church
HAPPENING THIS WEEK Sunday, October 14 9am - HNS Mass - Church After 9 & 10:30am Masses - CYO Coffee Hour - PH After 9 & 10:30am Masses - Coat Distribution - PH 7pm - Boy Scout Committee Meeting - PH FMR Monday, October 15 11am - Seniors Meeting - Parish Hall 7pm - RCIA - St. Gabe’s House 5-8pm - Religious Ed. - Parish Hall 8-9pm - CYO MNO - Parish Hall 8:15-9:30pm - Folk Group Rehearsal - Church Tuesday, October 16 7pm - Living Independently In Your Older Years - PH FMR 7-8pm - Religious Ed. Begins for grades 9 & 10 - PH Wednesday, October 17 10am - Fr. Dan’s Bible Class - Parish Hall FMR 9am - 12pm - Catholic Health Flu Shots - Parish Hall Thursday, October 18 6:30pm - Bible Study Class - meeting at Temple Friday, October 19 7pm - Venture Crew - Parish Hall FMR Saturday, October 20 8am - Religious Ed. - Parish Hall After 4pm Mass - Anointing of Sick - Church 7pm - CYO - St. Gabe’s House
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Elma, New York
UPCOMING EVENTS 10/21 Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast - 7:30am - PH 10/22 Religious Ed. - PH - 5pm RCIA - 7pm - St. Gabe’s House Folk Group Rehearsal - 8:15pm - CH 10/23 Religious Ed. - Grades 9 & 10 - 7pm - 8pm - PH 10/24 Fr. Dan’s Bible Class - 10am - PH FMR Ladies Guild Board Meeting - 7pm - PH FMR CYO Faith Wednesday - 7pm - St. Gabe’s House 10/25 Bible Study Class - 7pm - PH FMR 10/27 Religious Ed. - 8am - PH Children’s Halloween Party - 11am - 2pm - PH CYO - “Sleep in a Box” - 4pm - St. Gabe’s House The Host Will Be Offered this week in Memory of
Raymond P. Marzec, Lucy & Raymond Marzec by Dave & Lorraine Marzec
BIBLE STUDY CLASSES Just a reminder that Thursday, October 18, 2012 Bible Study Class meet at 6:30pm for the Temple Visit. We will resume Bible Study in the Parish Hall front meeting room on October 25, 2012.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 618 FAMOUS ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sunday, October 21, 2012 7:30am to 1:30pm St. Gabriel’s Parish Hall
Readings for the Week of October 14, 2012
Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1 / Lk 11:29-32 Gal 5:1-6 / Lk 11:37-41 Gal 5:18-25 / Lk 11:42-46 Gal 2 Tm 4:10-17b / Lk 10:1-9 Eph 1:11-14 / Lk 12:1-7 Eph 1:15-23 / Lk 12:8-12 Is 53:10-11 / Heb 4:14-16 / Mk 10:35-42 or 10:42-45
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St. Gabriel’s Church
Elma, New York
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COMFIRMANDI
Bradley Achman Cassandra Angello Ashley Alessandra Heather Andrews Ashley Baird Rachel Bajdas Kevin Barbera Tyler Battaglia Alicia Bauer Monica Bebak Emily Beckman Alaina Benzin Amanda Berger Nicholas Bitterman Tyler Bonafede William Broderick III Amanda Brodfuehrer Lindsey Burns Christina Buscaglia Chelsea Cantie Alexandra Carey Shawn Ciesiulka Victoria Clabeaux Emily Coffelt Kevin Colafranceschi Sarah D’Auria Vito Damato Troy Dobbs Jacob Dombrowski Brooke Donnelly Amber Drzymala Kristin Fanara Emily Fayad Ryan Fehr Nicole Filipski Devan Fischer Megan Genoese Lauren Good Ryan Grabiec Joshua Grazen Luke J. Healy
Rachel Heidenreich Meghan Helak William Hineman Megan Holton Lauren Hooven David Hore Caitlin Horvatits Marina Huels Kelly Hyla Peter Jankowiak Paige Jaworowicz Brian Jordan Colin Jurkowski Brendan Kaplewicz Catherine Keller Alex Kerl Christopher Klimek Ashley Korczynski Bryan Kross James Kuczmarski Connor Kuntz Thomas Kurowski Bailey Kuzma Christopher Kwitzer Courtnie Labenski Kyler Lehrbach Gabrielle Lewis Richard Luczak Corey Luksch Erika Luksch Julia Lyons Marissa Madison Garrett Marafino Autumn McDonald Jessica McKay Dallas Meyers Allison Militello Daniel Mlodozeniec Kaitlyn Mohn Tessa Moran Jonathan Morgante
The Wine this week will be Offered in memory of
JAMES O’BRIEN by Wife, Annette & Family
Matthew Nichy Christopher Niepsuj Matt Nolo Chadd Nowak Nicholas O’Connell Austin O’Donnell Kaitlyn O’Hara Jaclyn O’Leary Kara Ann Orlowski Elena Osmanski Morgan Paladino Jessica Pappas Jillian Pepke Matthew Poremba Isabelle Poslinski Frank J. Puglisi IV Zachary Putt Ryan Pyc Olivia Reeb Allison Reinig Brigid Reynolds Matthew Riccione Nicholas Richter Abigail Salamone Emma Santoro Anna Schiavi Ashley Schiffler Nicolette Schiffmacher Derrick Sekuterski Jillian Senko John Shamrock Brandon Sicurella Andrew Sciandra Jessica Smith Nicholas Smotherman Lacey Stamp Jacqueline Steck Ryan Stefaniak Allison Stewart Erica Swannie Nicole Szarafin
Stephanie Szymanski Andrew Takac Michael Tomasulo Allison Urkewich Bryan Wagner Zachery Walleshauser Jennifer Wasielewski Olivia Waters Jason Webber Jr. Emily P. White Alexis Wilson Alexander Wolf Jeffrey Yax Megan Yoerg Dylan Zasowski Marissa Zbytek Noah Zerkowski
ADULTS Kate Kronbeck Lynn Kane Molly Barthin Erin Williams Katie Demola Valerie Fletcher Charles Fletcher Katie Fink Anthony Casey Dale Galuszka Kelly Garasz Christa Harder-Stepien Desiree Mietus Kelley Schalk James Edmunds Jr. Tara Schwab Christopher Garcia James DeMola III Nicholas Krafchak Jordyn Schenk
LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IN YOUR OLDER YEARS October 16th at 7pm in the Parish Hall we will be having a speaker on living independently for elders and how to keep safe and age in place. This is a good presentation for the young and old!
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St. Gabriel’s Church
Elma, New York
St. Gabriel’s Parish HOME ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCE RAFFLE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012 1:30 PM—4:30 PM Parish Hall Doors Open at 12:30 PM Tickets & Information: Church Rectory: 668-4017 Rich: 668-5034 Richard Cielinski Agency: 892-5154 Ron: 668-0328
TICKETS AVAILABLE AFTER ALL MASSES
$ 25.00 a Ticket Tickets Eligible to Win Every Prize NO ONE ADMITTED WITHOUT A TICKET *** 21 yrs. & Older *** Roast Beef Sandwiches and Refreshments will be served
HALLOWEEN PARTY The St. Gabriel’s Ladies Guild and Holy Name Society invite you to attend The Children’s Halloween Party for ages 0 - 10, on Saturday, October 27th from 11:30am to 2pm at the Parish Hall. Refreshments will be served and games will be played. Prizes will be given for the most original, scariest and cutest costumes in the various age groups. Please be sure to bring Mom, Dad and Grandparents Too!!!
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St. Gabriel’s Church
Elma, New York
A Evening for Adults at St. Gabriel’s
LADIES GUILD NEWS
Topics on Tap, an Adult Ministry for individuals over the age of 21 and the young at heart, is a gathering of people like you for the presentation of programs that respond to your needs in a casual manner.
• Children’s Halloween Party will be held Saturday, October 27th, 11:30am 2pm in the Parish Hall.
Monday, October 29, 2012 our discussion will be How would Jesus vote in November? Open discussion to follow. The presentation beings at 7:00PM in the Parish Hall. Adult refreshments will be served. In order to facilitate the refreshments, please send in the coupon below or call Sister Joseph Marie at the rectory 668-4017 so we can be prepared.
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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 674-7291.
I will be at the Topics on Tap - October 29th
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Reservations and payment for the Ladies Guild “Holiday Party” at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 are currently being accepted.
Name_______________________________ How many ____________
AROUND THE CORNER, A VANISHED FRIEND...
CYO NEWS CYO is hosting their 3rd Annual Sleep in a Box on Saturday, October 27th. All 7th - 12th graders are invited to participate. Raise money for the homeless, we hope to beat last year’s total of $1600. Food donations to the teens that night are welcome! They will be outside for over 12 hours experiencing what the homeless have to endure every day. The homeless receive some of their needs from charity for the community. In the current days of ipods, iphones, cell phones, abundance of feed etc, this kicks off the searson of giving and the teens will have what is donated that evening through the charity of our parish. Please sign up in the back of the church for what you would like to donate. Please sponsor us by placing loose change or a dollar or two in the back of the Church. For more information about upcoming events, please email Jillian LaMarca at stgabescyo@yahoo.com
If you love someone, tell themS Remember always to say what you meanS Never be afraid to express yourselfS Take this opportunity to tell someone what they mean to youS Seize the day and have no regretsS Most importantly, stay close to your friends and family, for they have helped make you the person that you are today and are what it’s all about anywayS Pass this along to your friends. Let it make a difference in your day and theirs. The difference between expressing love and having regrets is that the regrets may stay around foreverS
DEFEND YOURSELF GET YOUR FLU SHOT! No out of pocket cost to you! Please bring your insurance card if insured. Administered by registered nurses.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 9am - Noon St. Gabriel’s Parish Hall Appointments are required. Please Call Catholic Health’s Health Connection at: (716) 447-6205 to schedule yours!
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St. Gabriel’s Church
Elma, New York
“Sip & Savor”
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
Presale Tickets only by Nov. 1, 2012 Call: Darlene - 675-5480 or Barb - 674-7291
TODAY IS OUR 2ND ANNUAL ST. GABRIEL’S COAT SHARE Ghosts and Goblins Witches too, Are coming to the Coat Share You should too. Vampires awake in the light To see the surprise table Which is a delight! Before and after the 9 & 10:30 Masses No tricks just great treats Everyone come!!
SENIOR NEWS • St. Gabriel’s Seniors Meeting on October 15th will be having Mr. Joe DeMarco, Director of Wings Flights of Hope, speak to us. They offer transportation to sick patients for medical care. •
We will also be having a Halloween Party. There will be prizes for those who dress in costumes. The meeting starts at 11am in the Parish Hall & lunch is at 12pm for a small fee.
For more information, please contact Rose Marie at 6681230 or Florence at 652-0686.
AFTERNOON RETREAT Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Begin with Mass at 11:30 A.M. Dinner follows at 12:00 P.M. St. Gabriel’s Church is offering you and your friends the opportunity to experience an Afternoon Retreat and reflection. After the Mass, dinner and Paul Bloom speaking on the topic of How would Jesus vote in November? There will be time for personal prayer, meditation. You will be home before 3:00 P.M. A donation of $5.00 is appreciated to help cover the cost of the dinner. You MUST register by Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Looking forward to seeing you at the Retreat ! I will attend the Afternoon Retreat on Oct. 30th Name___________________________________ How Many ————— Telephone ________________________
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St. Gabriel’s Church
Elma, New York
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RECYCLING GUIDELINES We now accept: Digital cameras iPods and other mp3 players GPS devices Laptops None of these electronics has to be in working order, BUT THEY MUST HAVE THE BATTERIES AND CHARGERS ATTACHED. Please consider donating them to St. Gabriel’s to continue our recycling efforts. Please continue to recycle your empty APPLE, BROTHER, CANON, DELL, EPSON, HP, LEXMARK and XEROX inkjet and laser cartridges at St. Gabriel’s. The blue bins are at all the doors of the Church for your convenience. We need any and all cell phones you have, even if they are damaged, as long as they have the battery in them we will be paid. Every little bit helps our cause! Thanks Lisa Gortzig