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| CONTACT US: Parish Center (716) 833-0298 Fax (716) 833-7339 Christian Formation (716) 837-2971 St. Joseph School (716) 835-7395 www.stjosephbuffalo.com www.stjoesfaith.com Pastor Reverend Jacob C. Ledwon-Ext. 301 Pastoral Associates Sr. Jeremy M. Midura, CSSF-Ext. 314 Patty Bubar Spear-Ext. 312 Permanent Deacons Thaddeus V. Pijacki Paul C. Emerson School Management Team 835-7395 Sr, M. Fredrica Polanski, CSSF-Ext. 326 Anne Wojick-Ext. 327 Christian Formation 837-2971 Sister Elizabeth Buchala, SSMN-Ext. 310 Athena Schmidt-Ext. 309 Campus Minister Michael Hayes-Ext. 311 Parish Manager Kenneth Wells-Ext. 317 Organist & Choirmaster Roland E. Martin Contemporary Ensemble Jacqueline Peoples Timothy Wells Weekend Associate Reverend Robert Perelli, CJM, DMin Trustees Richard J. Baumann Phyllis Drews Parish Office 833-0298 Joanne Messer, Office Manager-Ext. 303 Maureen Kruse, Bookkeeper-Ext. 316 Debbie Raithel, Receptionist-Ext. 304 School Office 835-7395 Mary Kaczkowski-Ext. 328 Maintenance Staff |
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| THE EUCHARIST. Daily Mass is celebrated at 8:30 am Monday -- Friday. Weekend Masses are on Saturday at 4:30 pm, Sunday at 8:30 am, 10:00 am (Traditional Choir), 11:30 am (Contemporary Ensemble) and 8 pm during the Fall and Spring University semesters. The Holy Day Mass schedule appears in the previous weekís bulletin. SACRAMENTS. BAPTISM. Contact the Christian Formation Office at 837-2971 to make arrangements for Baptism. A required Baptism preparation program is offered monthly. CONFIRMATION. High School aged students should contact the Christian Formation Office to register for preparation. Adults wishing to become members of the Catholic Church through the RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA), those returning to the Church or adults looking to be confirmed are asked to contact the Parish Center at 833-0298 for information. RECONCILIATION. The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated on Saturday from 3:30-4 pm. Individual appointments for Confession may be made by contacting the Parish Center. A Communal Penance Service is held in Advent & Lent. MARRIAGE. Engaged couples should contact the Parish Center to make an appointment to arrange the date and time of their wedding. Pre-Cana sessions are offered several times each year for parishioners and those being married here. PASTORAL OUTREACH. Upon notification by family members, a staff member will attempt to visit those hospitalized, ill at home or in other care facilities. NEW PARISHIONERS. We warmly welcome and invite you to become acquainted with the many opportunities here at St. Joseph University Parish. For information on registering, please contact 833-0298 Ext. 303. Office of Lifelong Faith Formation (716) 837-2971 St. Joseph School (716) 835-7395 |
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 PARISH VISION STATEMENT: St. Joseph University Parish is a diverse, progressive, spirit-filled Christian community where ALL are welcome to deepen their experience of faith, join in vibrant worship, share their talents and gifts and live justly. Adopted May, 2009 Diverse in background, united in faith |
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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS: HAPPENING THIS WEEK... Saturday, August 28 Nicaragua Mission Collection After All Masses 3:30 pm Confession-Church Sunday, August 29 Nicaragua Mission Collection After All Masses 10 & 11:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word-Chapel Monday, August 30 7:00 pm Home School Assoc. Board-School Tuesday, August 31 8:00 am Gala Meeting-Newman North Campus 1:30 pm Prayer Shawls-Parish Cntr 7:00 pm Catechist Meeting-Parish Cntr Wednesday, September 1 7:00 pm Contemporary Music Ensemble Rehearsals begin–Parish Cntr Music Rm Thursday, September 2 7:00 pm Traditional Choir Rehearsals Begin-Church Friday, September 3 7:30 am Intercessory Prayer Group-Parish Cntr Saturday, September 4 3:30 pm Confession-Church 4:30 pm Coffee And...After Mass-Community Rm Sunday, September 5 Coffee And...After All Masses-Community Rm 10 & 11:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word-Chapel 9:00 pm Campus Ministry Question Box-Community Rm Our Prayer Intentions: Please remember those who have requested our prayers, especially: Jeffrey Smith, Janet Buchanan, Diane Houlihan, Dottie Taggart, Paul O’Donnell, Florence Woronchuk, Janet Burkhard, Ted Andrews, Mike Aronica, Phil Clark, Peter Clark, Linda Ochenreiter, Alice Dill, Sr. Patrice Holohan, Michael Nestor, Carol Brigham, Mike Fletcher, Barbara Withers, Dylana Accolla, Rose Russo, Monique Alexander, Maria LaSorsa, Dorothy Russo, Mark McNichol, Beth Colon, Michelle Accorso, Val Dowd, Jill Siwula, Sharon Hogue, Patrice Campbell Baranowski, Tandra Parker, Tony Pavone, Val Cummins, Mary Eisenbeis, Tony Tarquini, Sue Dickerson, Jimmy Heaney, Marion Kotas, Niurkaka Pichardo, Margaret Hartman, John Curtin, John Neri. Also those serving in the military, for the safety of travelers, for all the ill, their caregivers and all those who have died recently. COME, WORSHIP WITH US! (Daily Mass is celebrated in the Parish Center Chapel) Sat., August 28—Vigil for 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2:00 pm Wedding: Megan Morreale & Sean Dickerson 4:30 pm Patricia O’Malley Fitzgibbons (Family) Sunday, August 29—22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Richard J. Siller (Family) 10:00 am Alan & Bernice Beckworth (Bob & Debbie Raithel) 11:30 am Alice Chew (Susie & Joe Bartosik) 8:00 pm Pro Populo Mass Monday, August 30 8:30 am Art Gielow (Wife) Tuesday, August 31 8:30 am Eucharistic Service (NO Mass) Wednesday, September 1 8:30 am Thomas J. Comer, Sr. (Eileen Comer & Family) Thursday, September 2 8:30 am Weston J. Durant (Jim & Courtney Scime & Family) Friday, September 3 8:30 am Dorothy Simpson (Jackie & Joe Goshen) Sat., Sept. 4—Vigil for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 pm Lois Messer (Sergio Munoz) Sunday, September 5—23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Alfonsa DiPiazza (Sciandra Family) 10:00 am Aloysius & Mary Kluge (Family) 11:30 am Deceased of Quiel & Ferguson Family (Eamon & Carol Ferguson) 8:00 pm For the Parishioners OFFERTORY INFORMATION: AUGUST 21-22 Weekly: $ 11,661.89 If you made a monthly Offertory Commitment to the parish, your monthly contribution includes support for our special collections including the September 4-5 Monthly Diocesan Assessments Collection. For parishioners who remain on the Weekly Envelope Program please use the second collection envelopes in your bi-monthly packets. If you choose to support any of these monthly second collections, you may place them in the same collection basket with your Weekly Offertory Envelope. Thank you! AROUND THE PARISH……. A Book Club for Retirees: Anyone interested in getting one started? Now that you may find yourself with some extra time on your hands or the ability to set your own schedule, you may have an interest in reading some solid books and discussing their contents with other adults. If you’re interested, contact Sr. Jeremy at 833-0298 ext 314 or jmidura@stjosephbuffalo.com. She’ll be keeping the list. Congratulations: John Aman was nominated by Ozanam Conference of the St. Vincent De Paul Society for the Ozanam Medal for dedicated service to our community in the Vincentian tradition. John will be honored as a recipient of this award on Thursday, September 16th at the Millennium Airport Hotel Buffalo at the annual Top Hat Award Dinner. Any parishioner wishing to attend may notify the office by September 3rd or contact the SVDP office at 882-3360 ext 4. Tickets are $30 per person. Congratulations to John for his efforts in serving those in need in our area. Volunteers Needed: The St. Vincent De Paul Conference at our parish is looking for parishioners interested in contacting, visiting, and assessing material needs of clients who contact the Society. The time commitment is minimal; the experience is fulfilling; training will be provided. If you are interested, contact Sister Jeremy for details 833-0298 ext 314 or jmidura@stjosephbuffalo.com. Prayer Shawl Ministry. The Prayer Shawl Ministry, located on the tabernacle side of the sacristy, offers shawls and lap robes after each weekend mass to all who want to gift someone with the power of prayer. Whether celebrating life's joys or sorrows, a prayer shawl, which is a symbol of unconditional love, is always an appropriate remembrance. Donations of machine washable yarn or cash donations to purchase yarn are gratefully accepted. And our ministers love to teach knitting and crocheting to anyone interested. We meet Tuesdays in the Community Room from 1:30-3 p.m. and Thursday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Nikiel's. Call Jean @ 877-2559 for more information. Come join us.... all are welcome. Fall Yoga Class: A basic level yoga class will be offered for 8 weeks from 5-6:30 p.m. from Thursday, Sept. 9th in the Community Room through Thursday, October 28th. A balanced program will introduce a variety of safe and relaxing stretches and selected postures to improve one's health and vitality. Breath awareness to calm the nervous system and systematic relaxation skills will be included as well. All ages & levels of experience are invited. Teachers are Carol Stein and Ann Loretan. The fee is $10.00 per class. For more info and to register please contact Carol at gncstein@aol.com. Family Promise of WNY (formerly: Interfaith Hospitality Network) is a cost-efficient, effective, and replicable community response to homelessness. We bring together existing community resources, especially faith congregations, to assist with our mission. When a family loses its home, they are in crisis, and FPWNY responds with our small staff and hundreds of dedicated volunteers. We do this through core services: our host and support congregations provide lodging, meals and hospitality for our families in need. Each day begins with breakfast at a host congregation, provided by volunteers. At the end of the day the guests return to the host site where volunteers provide dinner and support. The evening hours are relaxation times, as they would be for any family. The day ends with the family safe and together under one roof. Host site shelters up to 3 families in its building for one week at a time, 4 times a year. Our parish serves as a support congregation meaning we do not house the families on site but rather help provide support staff for one day of the week. We will be partnering with Infant of Prague Parish in Cheektowaga. In order to make a commitment as a parish to the work of Family Promise, we need a parish coordinator and a pool of volunteers from St. Joseph University Parish to make a one year commitment (4 times through the year) to this service of outreach. We already have a couple who volunteered to host the overnight shift and 1 additional volunteer to help with another shift. If you are interested in volunteering or want more info, contact Sister Jeremy at 833-0298 ext 314 or jmidura@stjosephbuffalo.com. You can also go to: www.IHNGB.org. Hospitality is not a special skill, but the joyful mandate of a just and loving people. Catholic Biblical Studies Program. If you are searching for a more profound relationship with God, look no further than the Catholic Biblical Studies Program of classes which begin with orientation Sat. Sept. 11 at the UB Newman Center at the North Campus from 8:30-11:30 am. Classes begin the following week at various sites including St. Joseph Cathedral, the UB North Newman Center, St. Pius X & Blessed John XXIII. For more information, contact 871-9180 or info@cbstudies.org. LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION: It is not too late yet to register for our Lifelong Faith Formation programs. We need to get everything spiffy for your arrival so please let us know you are coming! Family Sunday, Tuesday and Sacramental Prep sessions all kick off soon! Check out www.stjoesfaith.com for forms, calendars and all the info you may need or email d.brennan@stjosephbuffalo.com or aschmidt@stjosephbuffalo.com and we will get right back to you! Considering Becoming Catholic? …Or know someone to invite who Is thinking about becoming Catholic? This may be what you have been waiting for! The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process for those who have been previously baptized but never catechized or formally welcomed to the sacraments of initiation. It is also a process for those who want to explore the possibility of becoming Catholic or are ready to enter the Catholic Church. The RCIA is a time to examine more closely the truths of the Catholic faith and discern their meaning for your life. Sessions meet on Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. beginning in September. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Sister Jeremy at 833-0298 ext. 314 or jmidura@stjosephbuffalo.com for an appointment. Adult Confirmation: Have You Been Confirmed? Why do Catholics need the Sacrament of Confirmation? Confirmation confers upon us special graces and gifts of the Holy Spirit. It can change our lives by increasing and deepening all of the graces we received at baptism. Adults who have been Catholic all of their lives but who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation are invited to join other adults in this part of their faith journey as they prepare to be confirmed. For information, please contact Sister Jeremy at 833-0298 ext 314 or jmidura@stjosephbuffalo.com. Golden and Diamond Anniversaries of Marriage Bishop Kmiec and the Diocese of Buffalo wish to honor couples who will observe their 50th, 60th, and 70th wedding anniversaries this year. A special mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Cathedral Sun., October 17 at 3 p.m. A reception follows at the Convention Center. Couples who wish to participate are asked to contact Sr. Jeremy at 833-0298 ext 314 or jmidura@stjosephbuffalo.com. Fall Marriage Weekend Sept. 10-12. Retrouvaille (Ret-ro-vi) is a program for troubled marriages. If you feel that your marriage is in trouble, if you’re separated or even divorced and want a second chance for your marriage, let Retrouvaille help. There is NO group sharing. All inquiries are confidential. For reservations or information, call Patrick & Lauren at 822-5496 or visit www.marriagesaved.com. YOUTH GROUP NEWS: High School Youth Ministry Welcome Night! Be a part of a fun, welcoming group and join us once a month. Our first night is Sunday September 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in our new Youth Room in the basement of the Parish Center. will be served. Meet new people, grow in faith and have some fun! All 9-12th graders are welcome. More information, contact Patty Spear 833-0298 ext. 312 or pspear@stjosephbuffalo.com. Lights for the World: All 9-12 graders are invited to this diocesan day-long event Sunday, September 26th at Christ the King Seminary. Cost $22.We will depart St. Joe’s at 8:45 a.m. and return at 6:30 p.m. Signups and permission forms can be found in the Community Room. Middle School Friday Fun and Faith Nights are back! All 6-8 graders are invited to our first gathering on Friday, September 17th in our new youth room in the basement of the Parish Center from 7-9 p.m. Pizza will be served. Come for a great night of fun faith and friends. For more information, contact Patty Spear at 833-0298 x312 or pspear@stjosephbuffalo.com. JUST NEWS: Have I talked to anyone about the problem of Climate Change? Have I helped anyone to “wake up?” Catholic Social Teaching on the Environment: “Our cars and power plants, more energy consumption and waste - we’re leaving a bigger carbon footprint. Here and around the world, it is the poor who will be hit the hardest. As faithful Catholics, we have a moral obligation to care for both Creation and the poor. Before it is too late, it is necessary to make courageous decisions to curb climate change.” Pope Benedict XVI Action: Consider having an energy audit performed on your home and insulating and making the necessary changes to make your home energy efficient. There are local companies that can do this and you will receive a tax credit at the same time. You will not only be helping the planet; you will be saving money on your heating bills. Get a Charge out of Recycling your old batteries! Bring your old batteries to the Community Room for recycling during September! Thanks for all that you’re doing to reduce our energy consumption and waste! If you have other ideas to help our parish reduce our carbon footprint, let us know! Call Sister Jeremy in the Parish Office with your suggestions. ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS: Openings for Universal Pre-K. St. Joseph University School is a community center for the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program. Universal Pre-K is a federally funded program for city residents to provide early childhood development for four year olds. St. Joseph School has a few openings available for September. Please call the School office at 835-7395 for a registration form. NEWMAN NEWS: Welcome Back to Campus UB Students! A big welcome back from your Campus Ministers, Fr. Jack Ledwon and Mike Hayes. Please join us after the 8PM Mass for a special Welcome Home Reception. Our goal as a Campus Ministry is to insure your academic success at UB, so please consider this your spiritual home. doors are always open to you. Praise Kraze! Join us for our Opening Wed. Nite Dinner & Christian Rock Concert. Come and kick off the school year at UB! When:Sept. 8, 2010 6-9 pm Where: UB North Newman Center 495 Skinnersville Road, Amherst Featured Artists include: Restoration Worship and Once Within Heaven Dinner and Discussion. Join us for dinner & discussion on Thursday September 16 @6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center Topic: Does God Have a Plan? For information, contact Mike Hayes at 833-0298 ext. 311 AND AROUND OUR COMMUNITY: UB Block Party & Safety Fair will be held Sunday, Sept. 5 from 3-7 p.m. Please come out and meet your neighbors, including many of the students who have recently moved into the neighborhood. Representatives from local businesses & community groups will be on hand. This is a great way for your block club to gain exposure in the community. There will be food music & good times! (Rain date is Sept. 6, 12-4 p.m.) UB on the Green is a free, outdoor family-friendly festival of music, dance & fun, celebrating summer in the South Campus area. Picnic with your neighbors at UB and enjoy great entertainment, hands-on activities and dynamic demonstrations. Feel free to bring food & beverages to this family friendly, alcohol-free event. Refreshments will be available for sale. Sept. 1 join us for N’Dias, a West African inspired local dance and drumming group, and One World Tribe, an Afro-beat, funk, reggae, Latin and world beat orchestra with musicians, dancers & more. Protecting God’s Children the required workshop for volunteers who work with children under 18 within the Diocese will be offered at the UB Newman Center at the North Campus Saturday, Sept. 25 from 9 am-2:30 pm. To register, please contact www.virtus.org. Foster Families Needed. Are you willing to share the your home & heart with a young person? Baker Victory Services is looking for adults interested in becoming Foster Parents. Call Rachael Dudczak at 828-9953 for info. MENTAL HEALTH CORNER….. A Beautiful Mind is a 2001 film based on the life of John Forbes Nash, Jr., an American mathematician and Nobel Laureate in Economics that focuses on Nash’s mathematical genius & struggle with paranoid schizophrenia. Nash endures delusional episodes while painfully watching the loss and burden his condition brings on his wife and friends. Plan on joining members of the Community Mental Health Committee as we gather to view this film Mon., September 20 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room. Coping Through Christ is a self-help group for those interested in coping with anxiety & depression using Scripture and their belief in Jesus Christ in addition to medical treatment. Beginning September 7th the group will resume weekly meetings on Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center Library. All are welcome. Seeking Wholeness offers support for people with mental health concerns. This group meets monthly at Holy Spirit Parish at 85 Dakota Avenue in Buffalo on the 4th Sunday of the month at noon. A Faith Sharing Service for those affected by depression, anxiety, and related difficulties will be held Friday, September 10th at 7p.m. in the Parish Center Chapel. This prayer service is also for caregivers, family members, and friends. A simple dessert reception follows. |
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