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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. |
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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, July 24 3:30 pm Confession-Church Sunday, July 25 10 & 11:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word-Chapel Monday, July 26 7:00 pm Germany Trip Pre-Departure Meeting-Community Rm Tuesday, July 27 1:30 pm Prayer Shawls-Parish Cntr 7:00 pm Finance Committee-Parish Cntr Friday, July 30 7:30 am Intercessory Prayer Group-Parish Cntr Saturday, July 31 3:30 pm Confession-Church 4:30 pm Coffee And…-Community Rm Sunday, August 1 Coffee And...After Masses-Community Rm 10 & 11:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word-Chapel Eucharistic Ministers for July 31-August 1 WEEK 1 MINISTERS ARE ASKED TO FOLLOW WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS. A TOTAL OF EIGHT MINISTERS ARE NEEDED AT EACH MASS EXCEPT AT THE 11:30 WHEN A TOTAL OF TEN ARE NEEDED. Our Prayer Intentions: Please remember those who have requested our prayers, especially: Maria LaSorsa Dorothy Russo Susan Seifert Michelle Accorso Val Dowd Rose Russo Jill Siwula Mark McNichol Beth Colon Jeanine Ingram Sharon Hogue Tandra Parker Tony Pavone Lavina Brittering Val Cummins Kathy Wolff Mary Eisenbeis Tony Tarquini Sue Dickerson Jimmy Heaney Nick DiMartina Marion Kotas Niurkaka Pichardo Rachel Kennedy Jim Bonadio 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 especially: Mark Wilke, Leon Zagon. COME, WORSHIP WITH US! (Daily Mass is Celebrated in the Parish Center Chapel) Saturday, July 24-Vigil for 117th Ordinary Sunday 12 pm Wedding: Catherine Schrum & Daniel Boranowski 2:00 pm Wedding: Anna Gustina & Kevin O’Brien 4:30 pm Gerard State (Angelo & Joan Sorci) Sunday, July 25-17th Ordinary Sunday 8:30 am James Leising (Sr. Mary Glose) 10:00 am Agnes Beamer (Family) 11:30 am Paul Poth (Orsolits Family) Monday, July 26-Joachim & Anne 8:30 am Eileen Joyce (Krista Gottlieb & Joseph Coveney) Tuesday, July 27 8:30 am Eucharistic Service (NO Mass) Wednesday, July 28 8:30 am Rose F. Delmonto (Family) Thursday, July 29-St. Martha 8:30 am Rocco Lamparelli (Family) Friday, July 30 8:30 am Lee & Connie Acquisto (Family) 4:00 pm Wedding: Jill Zinni & Nathaniel Knack Saturday, July 31-Vigil for 18th Ordinary Sunday 10:00 am Memorial Service Patricia Gall 12 pm Wedding: Michelle Kmentt & James Day 4:30 pm Jacob Groff (Family) 6:00 pm Wedding: Elizabeth Murak & Richard Kelley Sunday, August 1—18th Ordinary Sunday 8:30 am Patti Goretti (Family) 10:00 am Molly O’Keeffe (Joe & Erika Steiniger) 11:30 am Deceased of Quiel & Ferguson Family (Eamon & Carol Ferguson Join us For Coffee And… conversation after Masses next weekend in the Community Room! Save the Date for our BIG BAND DANCE UNDER THE STARS Sunday, August 22 7-10 p.m. The St. Vincent De Paul Conference at our parish is looking for parishioners interested in contacting, visiting, and assessing material need for 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. Family Promise of WNY (formerly: Interfaith Hospitality Network) is coming to the end of its renewal and reorganization process. It is an organization dedicated to responding to the needs of homeless families in our community. In the past, our parish collaborated with Trinity Old Lutheran and served as the hosts on the Sundays of their service week. This came out to four Sundays a year. It involved either being at the sight for a four hour period to welcome the families, or providing the lunch or dinner meal for the families; or serving the dinner and then spending the evening; or spending the night. 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. If you are interested in volunteering or for more info, contact Sister Jeremy at 833-0298 ext 314 or jmidura@stjosephbuffalo.com. You can also go on their website: www.IHNGB.org. Hospitality is not a special skill, but the joyful mandate of a just and loving people. Deadlines & Calendar Dates. The deadline for submitting information for the weekly bulletin is Friday at 3 p.m. for the following weekend. Please submit your info via email if possible to: jmesser@stjosephbuffalo.com. Committee chairs are also reminded that prior to setting meeting dates, you should clear your dates and room locations with the Parish calendar to avoid conflicts. Please call 833-0298 ext. 303 to check the master calendar. There is a Harmony in Autumn & a Luster in its Sky. Consider enjoying an autumn weekend in New England from Friday, October 1 to Monday, October 4. Visiting Cape Cod, MA; Newport, RI; and Beantown – Boston. Tour price is $660 p/p double occupancy. Tour includes: roundtrip flight via Jet Blue, motor coach service throughout the journey, 3 nights hotel, daily breakfast, lobster dinner, tour guides, Cape Cod Canal Cruise, sightseeing tour on Martha’s Vineyard, visit to Cape Cod National Seashore, admission to The Breakers and The Marble House in Newport. Detailed trip brochures available in the Community Room or talk to Sr. Jeremy. We have a female parishioner who is looking for a roommate for this trip. Attention High School Grads & Parents: Catholic Campus Ministry programs want to connect with you as you begin your college career but struggle to do so partly due to privacy laws. Serra International & the Diocesan Office for Youth & Young Adult Ministry created the Campus Connection Program to link incoming students with campus ministry organizations. You’re invited to register with the program here & they will send your contact info to the Catholic Campus ministry or Newman Center at your college or university. Go to www.dobyouth.org & click on the Campus Connection tab or complete a card in the Community Room after Mass. CHRISTIAN FORMATION: Religious Education Registration Forms for all programs including Sacramental programs can be found in the Community Room and also on our website: www.stjoesfaith.com. 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 info, 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 during 2010. A special mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Cathedral Sunday, October 17 at 3 p.m. which these couples will renew their marriage vows. A reception will follow at the Buffalo Convention Center. Couples who wish to participate in this celebration are asked to contact Sister Jeremy at 833-0298 ext 314 or jmidura@stjosephbuffalo.com. DID YOU KNOW…A SERIES OF CHURCH FACTS A popular sacramental and religious tradition is the use of holy water. It is used to bless oneself, others, and things. “Taking holy water” before entering the church is a way of remembering one’s baptism with a hint of purifying oneself before approaching the presence God. YOUTH GROUP NEWS: High Ropes Adventure Retreat at Camp Weona Thursday, August 5. Challenge yourself and learn to work as a community as we tackle the high ropes course and cooperative activities! All incoming 9-12 graders are invited! Cost $30. Call Patty by July 30 to reserve a space at 833-0298 ext 312 or email pspear@stjosephbuffalo.com. AND AROUND OUR COMMUNITY: Housing Needed. The University at Buffalo’s study abroad program is hosting Brazilian students and professors from September 7-18 and we are recruiting home stays for our guests. If you live near the UB South Campus and are interested in participating in this cultural experience, please contact Dr. John Stone at 829-6739 or email at jstone@buffalo.edu or Dr. Mary Matteliano at 829-6728 or email at mmatte@buffalo.edu. The University Farmers Market is a collaboration between UB, the surrounding South Campus neighborhoods & local organizations to promote wellness and sustainability through the availability of fresh produce and locally grown food. The market is open Saturdays from 8 a.m.-1p.m. at the UB lot at Main & Kenmore. 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. Grief and Loss Ministry: A presentation entitled “Secondary Losses in the Grieving Process” will be held on Wed. August 4 at 7p.m. at St. Gregory the Great Parish in Gathering Room I which is adjacent to the church. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. followed by a refreshment break at 7:45 after which people have the option of leaving or remaining for a half hour of conversation or small group discussion. ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS: Universal Pre-K Openings. Why not start your child's (grandchild's, niece's or nephew's) education with our Universal Pre-K Program!? Students are treated to a wide variety of educational experiences along with learning proper social interaction. A Catholic-based education benefits students in the long run, providing them with the values and skills to become model citizens in their adult lives. Call for information (835-7395), or stop in during office hours which for the Summer are 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. We're looking forward to hearing from you! JUST NEWS: The Arizona Immigration Law goes into effect on Thursday, July 29. The Interfaith Network for Immigration Reform is asking all people of faith to be in prayerful solidarity on Thursday morning, July 29, 9 a.m. our time, (6 a.m. Phoenix time) when a special Interfaith Prayer Service will be held. Prayers will continue throughout the day in Arizona. Please mark your calendars for July 29 and join all people of faith as our country grapples with the critical issue of immigration reform. We know that our call as Catholics is tothe stranger with dignity and respect. Thank you for the great response to the letter signing. We sent nearly 500 letters to our New York Senators supporting legislation to mitigate climate change by getting away from fossil fuels! Good work! Fast Facts on Poverty in Buffalo: 43% of Hispanics in the city are living in poverty. 33% of African Americans and 17% of Whites and over 40% of the population under 18 in Buffalo are living in poverty. Some City Census tracts show a poverty rate as high as 69%. The Poverty rate for the Buffalo-Niagara Metro Region is 14.2% Catholic Social Teaching on the Environment: “Modern society will find no solution to the ecological problem unless it takes a serious look at its lifestyle. In many parts of the world, society is given to instant gratification and consumerism while remaining indifferent to the damage which these attitudes cause. Simplicity, moderation, and discipline, as well as spirit of sacrifice, must become part of everyday life, lest all suffer the negative consequences of the careless habits of a few.” Pope John Paul II, January 18, 2001 Action: Eliminate all bottled water. Avoid using plastic bags and recycle the ones that you do. Return all plastic bottles and aluminum cans for recycling. NEWMAN NEWS: Have Faith In Your Strengths. Any undergraduate or grad student who would like to participate in a new faith sharing group centered on using the Gallup Organization's Strengths Finder Indicator contact South Campus Minister, Mike Hayes at 833-0298 ext. 311 or mike.hayes@stjosephbuffalo.com. We’ll use the indicator and then meet for 6 weeks in mid-September to discuss how we’ve used our strengths in action and where we’ve seen positive changes in our lives Faith Connections: Connect the Sunday readings with your everyday life with Faith Connections, a small Christian community that centers on the scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday. Several groups of 4-5 people will be formed starting in late August and meet weekly for an hour. All students (undergraduate & graduate) & faculty are welcome. For more info, contact Mike Hayes at mike.hayes@stjosephbuffalo.com. Summer Lectures The UB North Newman Center “The Bridge” Lectures continue Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Ministry Center, 495 Skinnersville Rd. On July 28 Dr. Adnan Siddiqui, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery will speak on “Brain Blood Vessels & Their Most Common Disease -Stroke”. August 4th, Dr. Adel Sadek, PhD, Associate Professor Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering will address “Transportation Systems Modeling & Simulation-Intelligent Transportation Systems.” For more info, call 636-7495. 20’s &30’s MINISTRY: Shakespeare in the Park: Tuesday, August 3rd. Enjoy a performance of an all female cast in Macbeth. We’ll carpool from St. Joe’s at 5:45 p.m.. If you plan to meet us at the park, please contact Patty Spear so we save enough lawn space. The pre-show talk by the directors starts at 7 p.m. and the performance at 7:30 p.m. Bring some snacks or beverages to share. 20’s & 30’s Book Group. We are in the summer reading months & if you’re fortunate enough to have time to relax with a book, consider our book club. We will be reading "The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything" by Fr. Jim Martin. The book is described as a user-friendly guide to practical spirituality for a modern audience. We will be meeting at 6 p.m. August 16 and 23 in the Parish Library discussion. We plan to speak to the author by video conference after we have finished. Contact Patty Spear for details to join: pspear@stjosephbuffalo.com. MENTAL HEALTH CORNER….. Other symptoms associated with Tourette’s Syndrome: Approximately 50 percent of patients meet criteria for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and this may be the more impairing problem. Approximately one-third of patients meet criteria for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or have other forms of anxiety. Learning disabilities are common as well as developmental stuttering. Social discomfort, self-consciousness and depressed mood frequently occur, especially as children reach adolescence. Last chance to register for the Mental Health 5K Run and Wellness Walk this Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Delaware Park. Registration forms are in the Community Room or online at www.road2recovery.org. All proceeds benefit WNY mental health programs & provide educational scholarships. The parish van will leave St. Joe’s at 5:15 p.m. for those who would like a ride. Coping Through Christ is a self-help group for those interested in coping with anxiety & depression using Christian Scriptures & their belief in Jesus Christ in addition to their medical treatment. This summer we meet the 1st & 3rd Tuesday (August 2 and 16) at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center. All are welcome. OFFERTORY INFORMATION: JULY 17-18 Weekly: $ 21,319.49 If you made a monthly Offertory Commitment to the parish, your monthly contribution includes support for our special collections like the collection for Monthly Diocesan Assessments next weekend, July 31-August 1. 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! |
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