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ARTIN OFT
OURS1140 Abbott Road • Buffalo, NY 14220
Parish Office: 823-7077 • Fax: 995-0300 Website: www.StMartinBuffalo.com
Office Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., & 12:00 noon Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.
Please check Bulletin for Holy Day Masses
Confession: Saturday: 3:00 p.m.
Any time after morning Mass or call Fr. Quinlivan
PASTOR... Fr. Bill Quinlivan, 823-7077 ext. 223 Pastor Emeritus ... Rev. James G. Judge Assisting Retired Priests ...
Rev. Msgr. William Gallagher wgall671@gmail.com Rev. Msgr. Kevin O’Neill, 861-4121 Deacon ... Jack Burke, 675-3219 Pastoral Associate……….... Dawn Iacono, 823-7077 PARISH OFFICE MANAGERS
Laurie Wojtaszczyk (St. Martin of Tours)…...… .823-7077 Barbara Ryan (St. Thomas Aquinas)………..822-1250
Parish Records……….Barb Krause 822-1250 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Grades 1-8 ... Cheryl McNerney, 823-8575 Grade 9 & Confirmation .... Maureen Myers, 512-8176 Email: moey17@aol.com Adoration Chapel Coordinator Don Graham, 400-5311 Director of Music…...….………..Laura Lawless, 208-5608 NOTRE DAME ACADEMY
Principal………...Tristan D’Angelo, 824-0726 Canonical Admin……Rev. Bryan J. Zielenieski, 822-5962
S
AINTT
HOMASA
QUINAS450 Abbott Road • Buffalo, NY 14220
Parish Office: 822-1250 • Fax: 822-2594 Website: www.stthomasbuffalo.com
Office Hours
Monday, 8;00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Wed. 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Closed Wed. afternoon & Friday
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Monday: 8:15 a.m. Communion Service Tuesday‒Friday: 8:15 a.m.
Confession: Saturday: 3:30 p.m.
Welcome
St. Thomas Aquinas
&
St. Martin of Tours
Page 2 Linked Parishes of St. Thomas Aquinas & St. Mar!n of Tours January 20, 2019 SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Call Fr. Quinlivan any time, before surgery, or if you or someone you know is in the hospital. A priest should be called for the Sacrament of the Sick while the person is able to go to Confession and receive Eucharist.
BAPTISMS: - Parents are required to attend a Pre- Baptismal Class before arranging the baptism of their child. It is recommended that they attend as early as pos- sible, preferably during the period of pregnancy. Classes are offered the second Monday of the month at 7:00 PM in the faculty room at Notre Dame Academy. To register, call Leader Couple, Marty and Mary Kennedy at 825- 6327.
MARRIAGES:- Couples should call the pastor, Fr. Quin- livan (823-7077), to make arrangements. He will get you started with the procedures that need to be followed in order to be married in the church. Engaged couples should make wedding arrangements at least six months in ad- vance. Pre-Cana classes are required.
CHURCH ANNULMENT:- If you are seeking an annulment of your marriage in the Church, The Buffalo Diocese Mar- riage Tribunal is here to help you. Since the involvement of Pope Francis, and endorsed by Bishop Malone, the an- nulment process is provided at no cost to you. If you are interested in exploring the process, simply call 847-8769.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION: - A letter of recommen- dation to act as a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation can only be issued to parishioners who have been registered a minimum of six months and who regularly attend Mass and receive the Sacraments. Regular use of envelopes indi- cates attendance at Mass. Call the Parish Office for more information.
SACRIFICIAL GIVING FOR STA Weekend of January 13
Regular Collection: $5132.05 Thank you for your generosity!
Tax donation letters are now available by contacting the parish office
Welcome to our Parish Community We ask God’s blessing on the following children who were baptized into our Christian community in December and January: Finnegan John Marmion, Jacob Alex Welsh, Vance Nathan Bills, Abigail Marie Hugar, Ryan Patrick Fahey, Reese Mae Lalley, Abigail Rose Barrett, Denali Lynn Peterson, and Bryce Matthew Musial.
Focus on Life
Each January Catholics are asked to stop and reflect on the gift of life and the tragedies that have occurred since the infamous Roe v. Wade Su- preme Court decision. Many of the faithful will travel to Washington D.C. for the National Prayer Vigil for Life, an all night pro-life prayer vigil and then take part in the annual March For Life. Since 1979, over 20,000 pilgrims from across the nation have partici- pated in this event to pray through the night for an end of abortion and a greater respect for all human life. It is held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
This year there is a new reason for us to pray.
New York State’s Governor Andrew Cuomo and leg- islative leaders have promised to pass a dangerous proposal called the “Reproductive Health Act”. The bill has been introduced and would eliminate New York’s current restrictions on late-term abortion, em- power non-doctors to perform abortions, remove pro- tections against unwanted or coerced abortions, and even legalize infanticide of live-born infants. We need to respond!
Catholics are asked to contact their legislative leaders in Albany and tell their representatives to stand strong and reject the “Reproductive Health Act”
and stop abortion expansion. You can find your legis- lator at www.nyscatholic.org.
Another way that you can demonstrate your concern for life is to take part in the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children on Janu- ary 22nd. Put a lighted candle in your front window on this night to show that you are committed to pro- tecting all life, from the moment of birth to the mo- ment of natural death. Every life is a gift from God;
let us treasure this most precious gift!
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS Masses for the Week
SATURDAY, JAN. 19– WEEKDAY
4:00 PM Florence & Jack Doherty by daughter,Phyllis SUNDAY, JAN. 20– 2nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY
TIME
10:30 AM Grace Griffin by STA Rosary Altar Society 7:00 PM Vi Vogl by Sharon & Dan Burke
MONDAY, JAN. 21– ST. AGNES
8:15 AM (Anniv.) Brendan Gallagher by Family TUESDAY, JAN. 22– DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE LEGAL PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN 8:15 AM (Birth.) Frank Drabek by Family
WED., JAN. 23– ST VINCENT; ST. MARIANNE COPE 8:15 AM (Birth.) Ryan G. Wagner by Mr. & Mrs.
Mark Wagner
THURSDAY, JAN. 24– ST. FRANCIS de SALES 8:15 AM Jim Stillwell by John & Nancy Schreier FRIDAY, JAN. 25– CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL 8:15 AM (50TH Anniv.) Marguerite Shedler by
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Shedler
SATURDAY, JAN. 26– ST. TIMOTHY & ST. TITUS 4:00 PM (Anniv.) Rita Brun by Family
SUNDAY, JAN. 27– 3rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
10:30 AM Sheriff Thomas Higgins by Crime Stoppers Of Buffalo
7:00 PM Pat Henault by Friend of the Family
ST. MARTIN OF TOURS Masses for the Week
SATURDAY, JAN. 19– WEEKDAY
4:00 PM Bobby Browne by Donna Cuddihy & Family SUNDAY, JAN. 20– 2nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY
TIME
8:00 AM Gertrude Blocho by Diane & Bruce Bookhagen
10:00 AM Timothy Bohen by Nancy & John Schreier 12:00 PM Blanche Talty by Mary Murphy
MONDAY, JAN. 21– ST. AGNES
8:30 AM Joan Sperazza by SMT Altar Rosary Society TUESDAY, JAN. 22– DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE LEGAL PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN 8:30 AM Colleen Scanlon by Family
WED., JAN. 23– ST VINCENT; ST. MARIANNE COPE 8:30 AM (Birth.) Dora Brigham by Anne Brigham &
Family
THURSDAY, JAN. 24– ST. FRANCIS de SALES 8:30 AM Paul Daley by Judy Lillis & Family FRIDAY, JAN. 25– CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL 8:30 AM Eileen McCormick by Jack & Beth Jerge SATURDAY, JAN. 26– ST. TIMOTHY & ST. TITUS 4:00 PM MacKenzie Weisbeck by Hahin Family SUNDAY, JAN. 27– 3rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY
TIME
8:00 AM Marie Gilmour by SMT Money Counters 10:00 AM Dan Maunz & Zach by Maunz Family 12:00 PM (20th Anniv.) Sharon Graham by Don &
Betty Graham PLEASE PRAY FOR, VISIT, CALL OR WRITE all the sick and suffering in our
linked parishes. including: Jim Robertson, Mary Coakley, Jack Fecio, Sylvia MacKenzie, Laurie Radwan, Sheila Radwan, Jody Petronsky, Kara Marie Lash, Carol McDonald, Timothy Malley, Jack Otwell, Colleen Klima, Joe Gallagher,
Peggy McMahon, Lucy Latona, David J. Gregoire, Ron Garra, Mary Kelly, Bob Jendrysek, Chester Lasota, Mary Jo Hannon-Gang, Jean Schwab, Leon Bolik, Elyse Domnissey, Sandra Cook, Will Travis, Lil Hussar, Diane Hagler, Doris Lee, Angela Colos, Caroline Fitzpatrick, Karen Pappas, and Kerry Keefe Sledzieski, Kevin Hays, Keith Hunt, Owen Chase, and Patrick Lalley
PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS all of our deceased relatives and friends: Bob Hamilton, Robert Chambers
Please call the Parish Office if you would like a family member, friend, or neighbor put on our prayer list.
Please know that all ill and deceased parishioners are remembered in our prayers every day.
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SACRIFICIAL GIVING FOR SMT Weekend of January 13
Regular Collection: $5532 Thank you for your generosity!
Tax donation letters are now available by contacting the parish office
Sanctuary Lamps
During the month of January, the sanctuary lamp at STA burns for the Glory of God and in memory of Brendan P. Gallagher as requested by mom, Mary Lynn Gallagher.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Isaiah 62: 1-5
1Corinthians 12: 4-11 John 2: 1-11
BISON FUND
Have you heard about the BISON Children’s Schol- arship Fund? It is a tuition assistance program for economically eligible children to attend grammar schools of their choice. Registration is beginning now.
Parents can visit the website at www.bisonfund.com to find out more information and complete a pre- application. The first registration deadline is Febru- ary 28, 2019. All pre-applications will be entered in a lottery drawing in early March.
What’s Happening at NDA?
South Buffalo Notre Dame Academy has announced its upcoming OPEN HOUSE dates:
Abbott Campus- (Pre K-Grade 4)
Tuesday, January 29th from 6 to 7:30 PM Okell Campus (Grades 5-8)
Tuesday, February 5th from 6 to 7:30 PM
Catholic Schools Week is coming up from January 27th through February 2nd. Celebrate Catholic schools! Come and see what NDA can offer your child or grandchild.
The Soup-er Bowl is Coming!
SMT and STA will continue the tradition of a soup collec- tion for the needy on SUPER BOWL Sunday, February 2-3.
All are invited to bring a can of soup (or more) to Mass on these days which will be donated to St. Brigid’s Pantry.
Cash donations will also be accepted. Please help!
Retrouvaille Weekend
Does your marriage need a tune up? Or even a major overhaul? Sometimes a marriage can run along fine and then things change and it needs some time and attention.
Why not consider a Retrouvaille Weekend. Retrouvaille is a marriage program for couples whose marriage has be- come off course. A weekend will take place February 15- 17, 2019. If interested, call 716-474-9371 or visit our website: www.HelpOurMarriage.org.
Annulment Workshop
St. Thomas Aquinas will host an Annulment Workshop on Monday, February 25 at 7:00 PM in the church. All those wishing to learn about the annulment process are invited to attend. There is no charge. More information will follow.
Community Respite Care Program
The Community Respite Care Program is a one-on-one program for individuals with dementia and early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. The Respite pro- gram at Grace Lutheran Church is intended to provide in- dividuals an opportunity to partake in a social, supportive, and secure environment while giving caregivers the tempo- rary relief they need. This FREE monthly program includes homemade lunch, therapy pets, games, crafts, simple exer- cises, fun-loving volunteers, and plenty of music and laugh- ter. It is offered on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM at Grace Lutheran Church, 174 Ca- zenovia St. If you or someone you know is interested in the Grace program, please contact Sue Swanson-Wittek at 992-3814 or swswnw@hotmail.com
Will You Share Your Talents?
St. Thomas Aquinas has some great old furniture that could be used if reupholstered. Do you have experience reup- holstering? We’ll provide the material if you provide the know-how. Call the parish office at 822-1250 if you can help.
St. Teresa’s School Reunion
The Class of 1969 from St. Teresa’s School in South Buffalo will celebrate its 50th Reunion on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Blackthorn Restaurant, 2134 Seneca St. The reunion committee is looking to con- nect with classmates. For more information, call Bon- nie Kane Lockwood at 824-4371.
Catholic Relief Services
Next weekend, January 27/28, the second collection will support Catholic Relief Services which provides humanitarian aid to needy people all across the globe. Please be generous.
The residents and staff of the Buffalo Peace House are truly grateful to each of you for the generous donation you have awarded us. We promise to be good stewards and make careful choices to wisely serve our asylum seekers. We’d also be glad to speak with your group in the next few months. Indeed, you have provided us with HOPE. With much appreciation, Mary E. Callahan, Volunteer Director On behalf of the Valley Community Association, we would like to thank the H.O.P.E. Committee and the St.
Martin of Tours/St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Communities for your generous donation to our nationally- recognized “Striving for Excellence” Youth Program. Your funds will help us complete a computer lab upgrade, replacing computers that were old and many times did not work as they should. We serve over 200 youth in grades K-8 per year, all of whom utilize the computer lab to learn computer and internet skills as well as con- duct research projects, complete online school assignments, and more. Other programs utilize the computer lab such as our “First in the Family” Program which uses computers to research college and career options. Your do- nation is greatly appreciated-we know there are many worthy charities and we are honored that you chose to support the Valley Community Association! Lori Overdorf, Director of Development & Youth Services To the Parishioners of St. Martin of Tours:
On behalf of the clients, staff, and volunteers of the St. Brigid Food Pantry, please accept my sincerest grati- tude for all the wonderful gifts and the check you provided. Your generosity made a lot of families’ Christmas much brighter. Thank you again and I look forward to working with you again in 2019.
Happy New Year and God Bless, William Larsen
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