St. Bernadette Church
5930 S. Abbott Rd. Orchard Park, NY 14127
716.649-3090
www.StBernadetteOPNY.org
Ministerial & Support Staff
Pastor:…...Fr. Paul D. Seil TWITTER: @BuffaloPadre
Parochial Vicar Fr. Seán Paul Fleming
Deacons: …Ed Howard, Steve Schumer
Pastoral Minister: Sr. Rosemary Riggie
Director of Faith Formation: Sharon Urbaniak
Youth Minister.…... Patrick Murphy
Parish Business Manager…Patrick Haefner
Maintenance….Dave Clarkson
Advocate for People w/Special needs: Heidi Mack
Trustees: Robert J. McDonnell,
and Nancy Robinette
Pastoral Council Leader: Tony LaMarca
Mercy Sisters in Residence: 716- 202-1478
Religious Ed: 716-648-1720
PARISH OFFICE: 716 649-3090
WEEKLY REPORT
402 Total Households Responding
Goal: $500,000 Pledged: $269,196.00
Received so far: $195,406.50
53.8% Promised
39.1%Given
OKTOBERFEST IS NEXT SATURDAY!
HARMONIA will present
their annual SouthTowns
Concert here on Friday
December 12, 2014 at
8PM. Save the Date for a
great night!
Franciscan priest among 20
Christians
reportedly
kidnapped in Syria
MASS SCHEDULE
ROME
(CNS)
-A
Franciscan
priest
was among about 20 Christians
Sat. 5PM , Sun. 7:30, 9 & 11
kidnapped
from
a
Syrian
village
near
the border with Turkey the night of Oct. 5
Mon-Fri - 7:00 & 11:30 AM.
-6, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said. Franciscan Father Hanna Jallouf
Saturday Morning: 9AM
and the others were abducted from Knayeh, a small Christian village in
Confessions Saturday 4-4:45PM
northwestern Syria, the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land confirmed Oct.
7. Bishop Georges Abou Khazen, who heads the apostolic vicariate of Aleppo,
Syria, told Fides, news agency of the Vatican Congregation for the
Evangelization of Peoples, that among those kidnapped were young people,
including boys and girls. Brigades linked to the Al-Nusra front, a branch of alQaida operating in Syria, are believed to be behind the abductions, the church
agencies said. A statement from the Latin Patriarchate said there had been no
contact with the priest or his captors and that Franciscan nuns who were in a
convent in the village took refuge in neighboring homes. Father Jallouf was
one of two priests living in the village of 700 Catholic families. Franciscan
priests have been present in the village and the surrounding valley of Orontes
for more than a century, the Latin Patriarchate said. Before Syria's civil war
About 20 members of St. Bernadette Church prepare for the began in 2011, the Franciscan community operated a youth center,
hour-long stand on a cold rainy day for the Annual LIFE
kindergarten and health clinic in the village. C 2014 Catholic News Service. Used
CHAIN along Niagara Falls Blvd. last Sunday.
with permission .
ST. BERNADETTE PARISH
ORCHARD PARK, NY
… pray
especially for
MASS
INTENTIONS
Will Skeval, Catie Smardz, Angela Colosi, Kevin Cramer,
Cole Huson, Kevin Steffan, Bill Connell, June Ward,
Dolores Isch, Donna Duffy, John Aldrich, Teena Anger,
Andrea Bence, Ed Billman, Margaret Birt, Peter Brady,
Bernice Chwojdak, Mike DeBellis, Patrick & Nancy Egan,
Diane Erickson, Kim Holmes, Diana Houseknecht, Sallie
Janowiak, Alexis Kaz, Bob Lindenfeld, Audrey Livingston,
Christopher LoJacano, Beverly Marcy, John Millen, Jacob
Murphy, Richard Peron, Michael Reap, Tyler Rohauer, Geri
Rosiek, Tammy Ross, Jim Schleuter, Zach Schonbachler, ,
Tim Sliwinski, Candice Tortorice, Christian Tremblay,
Joseph Warnes, Ella Wintringer.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
5:00
Dolores Brady by Family
SUNDAY, OCT. 12 - 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
7:30
9:00
11:00
6:30PM
For the Parishioners of St. Bernadette by Fr. Paul
Mildred & George Kuhnle by Son & Family
John Crotty by Barbara & Family
Life Teen Mass @ Nativity
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 - COLUMBUS DAY
Please pray for all the recently deceased, especially
Pamela Knab, Barbara Adams, Carol Neiger, Louis J.
Giampaola, Steve Hernek, Sr., Catherine (Kay) Bell, and
Angeline (Angie) Colmerauer.
9:00 Fr. Joseph Marino (2nd Ann)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 - ST. CALLISTUS I, POPE
7:00
11:30
Margaret Mary Herniak by M/M Blasio
Dolly O’Grady by Sister, Peggy
Please also pray for our active deployed military
and their families.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 - ST. TERESA OF JESUS
7:00
11:30
Rita Dierdorf Dwyer (Ann) by Robert & Carol
Dwyer and Walt & David Shannon Families
Jennie Buscaglia (Birth) by Estate
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 12
Sunday:
Is 25:6-10a/Phil 4:12-14, 19-20/
Mt 22:1-14 or 22:1-10
Monday:
Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31—5:1/Lk 11:29-32
Tuesday:
Gal 5:1-6/Lk 11:37-41
Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25/Lk 11:42-46
Thursday:
Eph 1:1-10/Lk 11:47-54
Friday:
Eph 1:11-14/Lk 12:1-7
Saturday:
2 Tm 4:10-17b/Lk 10:1-9
Next Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6/1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 - ST. HEDWIG;
ST. MARGARET MARY ALACOQUE
7:00
11:30
James K. Crawford by Norman Allen
Msgr. Richard Nugent (Ann) by Estate
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 - ST. IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH
7:00
11:30
Norine Craven by Pat O’Connor
Margaret Mary Herniak by Joan Bigey
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 - ST. LUKE, EVANGELIST
9:00
5:00
Patricia Ann by M/M Charles Mullins
Ralph Jeswald, Sr. by Mary Ann & Robert
Wargula
GRIEFSHARE continues the journey "From
Mourning to Joy” on Tuesday, October 21st from
7-9 PM in the Msgr. Nugent Conference
Room. The journey after the death of a loved
one can be filled with many conflicting emotions
and major decisions. The topic for discussion
will be the Grief Journey. For more information,
please contact Mary Schuler at 667-7197.
SUNDAY, OCT. 19 - 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
7:30
9:00
11:00
1:30
6:30 PM
Steve Washburn by Cary & Laurie Kuminecz
Dr. Arthur Michalek by Gregory & Kathleen
Michalek
Jeanette Pozorski by Alice Perrelli
Sister of Mercy Golden Jubilee Mass
Life Teen Mass @ Nativity
MARRIAGE BANN
(the way in which the Church welcomes
adults to the sacraments of Baptism,
Confirmation, and Eucharist) has begun. Call
Sr. Rosemary at 649-3090 ext. 109 if you are
interested.
I Kevin Venable & Katherine Valtin
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TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 12, 2014
Father Groeschel, beloved author, retreat master
and preacher, dies
TOTOWA, N.J. (CNS) -- Father
Benedict J. Groeschel, who was
a founder of the Franciscan
Friars of the Renewal, a leading
pro-life figure and popular
author, retreat master and
preacher, died Oct. 3 at St.
Joseph's Home for the elderly in
Totowa after a long illness. He
was 81. "We are deeply
saddened by the death of
Father Benedict. He was an
example to us all," said Father
John Paul Ouellette, who is also
a Franciscan friar and the order's community servant.
"His fidelity and service to the church and commitment
to our Franciscan way of life will have a tremendous
impact for generations to come," he said in a
statement released Oct. 4 by the order's community
office in the Bronx, New York.
LIFE TEEN & EDGE
Here's a quick look at what we've got going on this
week:
Our Sunday nights begin over at Nativity at
6:30pm for Life Teen Mass. We're always looking for
help at Mass, whether it be readers, collectors, gift
bearers, etc. If you'd like to help out, come find us
before Mass starts and let us know! We're usually in
the back passing out song sheets :) Directly after
Mass, we head over to the upper room for our Life
Teen Meetings, which run til 9:00pm. All high
schoolers are welcome to come. And on Mondays, we
have our Edge program for all 7th & 8th graders.
These meetings are from 7-8:30PM over here in the
gym!
Every Wednesday and Thursday we have Antioch
Hours from 2-5PM at the Antioch Room (26 Thorn
Ave.). Be sure to stop by the flashing open sign and
hang out after school.
I am one of many priests of the Diocese of Buffalo
who have had the experience of attending a retreat
given by Fr. Benedict. As a preacher he was
remarkable. As a confessor, daunting. He was intense
in his opinions, his love for Christ and his love for the
poor.
Our Fall Retreat is set for the weekend of October 24
-26. If you haven’t been on a retreat with us yet, I
highly recommend you come along. It’s a great way to
get away for a weekend with no school, no parents,
lots of food, and some pretty awesome people too. All
high schoolers are invited to join us. You’ll be able to
grab a permission form at our Life Nights and our
website antiochyouth.org.
He really was one of a kind.
He made several visits to Buffalo. He was beloved at
St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy. There seemed to be a
kinship and an agreement in a similar mission.
He also had tremendous charisma. He would probably
deny that and argue with you. But I remember a few
years after ordination thinking I might like to join his
new community — The Franciscan Friars of the
Renewal. Obviously, I never did.
WE WELCOME YOU TO JOIN US!
Have you been attending St. Bernadette’s but just haven’t
gotten around to joining? Our next Welcome Night will be
this Thursday, October 16th at 7:30PM in the Msgr. Nugent
Conference Room. Joining is simple and we guarantee you
will enjoy this warm and friendly informative evening. For
more information or to attend, please call the rectory office
at 649-3090.
He made the ancient stories of the Church come alive
and his many books and recordings are a tremendous
insight into life in our Catholic Church. His
straightforward no-nonsense presentation made even
the hardest heart listen. Many of his books and
presentations are still available through his
community’s website.
Offices Closed
Monday,
October 13th
May He Rest In Peace.
Thanks for all who helped with Comedy Night and
for the many ways you help support our Church!
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ST. BERNADETTE PARISH
ORCHARD PARK, NY
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There are no sessions on Monday, October 13 as we are
celebrating Columbus Day and no classes on Saturday,
October 18 due to the Oktoberfest.
October 5 , 2014
Sunday Collection…$25,202.00
1346 Envelopes mailed; 528 used
67 Electronic transfers
All youth are reminded to bring in items for the theme
baskets for the Oktoberfest.
If your children are not yet registered, please give our office
a call at 648-1720
THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO’VE RESPONDED TO
THE URGENT NEEDS APPEAL
THROUGH August 31, 2015.
CHRISTMAS CHOIR REHEARSALS
Please support Scrip and our Fundraisers
for the strength of the Parish.
Christmas Midnight Mass rehearsals have begun. All women
are invited to join us as we prepare for the beautiful
celebration of Jesus' birth at Midnight Mass. We meet on
Tuesday evenings at 7pm in the church. Also, you would
enjoy being with the "lovely and devotive ladies" of the
choir- Just call Nancy at 821-0785 or just show up!!!
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Our next gathering will be this Tuesday, October
14th at 7 PM in the Msgr. Nugent Conference
Room. Anyone is invited to join us at any time during the
year. We will teach you how to make a prayer shawl even if
don’t know how to knit or crochet. The rewards of making
a prayer shawl for someone who is ill or having surgery is
‘priceless’. If you would like more information about this
ministry, please call Chris at 649-2918.
CHILDREN’S VOICES WANTED!
It’s not too late to join the Children’s Choir!
We sing at the 11AM Mass every second
Sunday of the month, and we rehearse three
Saturday mornings per month from 10:3011:30AM. It is open to any child from our
parish who is in 2nd-8th grade.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Next weekend we celebrate World Mission Sunday. This
year we are invited to reach out and help build the Church
such as the world’s youngest Catholic Church in Mongolia,
as well as local churches throughout the Missions. Through
the work of these churches and their witness to Christ, the
poor receive practical help and experience God’s love and
mercy. His hope and peace. Please keep the Missions in
your daily prayers and thank you for your generosity.
Private piano and drum lessons are conveniently held in
our parish school. (Other arrangements can also be made).
If interested, contact me, Mr. Frank Cantafio at
[email protected].
HELP SUPPORT OUR RAFFLE
Parish Neighbors’ Annual Raffle will take place on
Sunday, November 16th! Please consider donating a
gift card, gift certificate or cash for this fundraiser to
help the needy of our parish. Sign-up sheets are in the
rectory office. Gifts are due in by October 31st.
OPEN DOORS MINISTRY
Natio nal Dis ability E mploy ment
Awareness Month is led by the US
Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment
Policy, but it’s true spirit lies in the many observances held
at the grassroots level across the nation every year.
Employers of all sizes and in all industries are encouraged
to participate in the hiring and recognizing people with
disabilities and their contributions to the workforce.
(www.dol.gov.)
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Would you like to make a difference in the world by
helping to provide decent housing for families? Then you
are invited to join with other parishioners from St.
Bernadette on Saturday, October 25th. Call Tim Mullins at
425-8742 for more information and to find out about
volunteer opportunities with Habitat for Humanity.
Victorious Missionaries, an organization who helps people
with disabilities, is having their Annual Towel Card Party
Fundraiser on Sunday, October 12th at Fourteen Holy
Helpers Parish Hall, 1345 Indian Church Rd., West Seneca
from 2-4:30PM. Admission is $3 which includes beverage,
dessert and one card!
BABYSITTING IS AVAILABLE DURING THE 11AM MASS
IN THE MSGR. NUGENT CONF. RM. FOR CHILDREN
6 MONTHS TO 4 YRS. CALL EMILY AT 649-1783.
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ST. BERNADETTE PARISH
ORCHARD PARK, NY
MINISTRY SCHEDULES
LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 - COLUMBUS DAY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 - 5:00 P.M.
No Early Childhood
Offices Closed
9 AM Mass Only
Cenacle of Life, 7 p.m., Chapel
Altar Servers:
Euch. Min.
Lectors:
Music:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14
J. LaFalce, D. Janak, J. Emmerling
J. Kusmierz, D. & D. Garfoot, N. LaFalce,
V. Bueme
R. Lynch, J. Benenati
Lisa
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 - 7:30 A.M.
Scripture Group, 9:30 a.m., Convent
‘The Joy of the Gospel’ Group, 1 p.m., Msgr. Nugent
Conf. Rm.
Little Flowers, 6:30 p.m., Community Rm.
Prayer Shawl Ministry, 7 p.m., Msgr. Nugent Conf. Rm.
Christmas Choir, 7 p.m., School Music Rm.
Girl Scouts, 7-8 p.m., Art Rm.
Boy Scouts, 6-8 p.m., Cafeteria
Men’s Group, 7:30 p.m., Sensory Rm.
Altar Servers:
Euch. Min.
Lectors:
Music:
R. Duffy
M. Savage, C. Benson, K. & J. Chwojdak,
S. Jantzi
M. Ingelfinger
Gary
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 - 9:00 A.M.
Altar Servers:
Euch. Min.:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
Parish Neighbor Mailing, 7:30 p.m., Msgr. Nugent Conf. Rm.
Gospa, 1-3 p.m., Faith Formation Office
Boy Scouts, 6-8 p.m., Gym, Cafeteria
Girl Scouts, 7-8 p.m., Art Rm.
Rosary for Peace, 7 p.m.., Chapel
Adult Bible Study, 7:30 p.m., Community Rm.
Lectors:
Music:
S. Magner, R. & N. Spiesz
M. Ingelfinger, L. Nalbach, P. Eberle,
B. Dumain, G. Lynch, M. Cross
A. Rebelo, J. Wittmeyer
Gary
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 - 11:00 A.M.
Altar Servers:
Euch. Min.:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
Lectors:
Music:
Music Lessons, 2:30-5 p.m., Music Rm.
Faith Formation, Gr. 7, 8, & 9, and 10th Gr.
Confirmation, 7 p.m., School, Gym, Community Rm.
Witness, 7:15 p.m., Church
Welcome Night, 7:30 p.m., Msgr. Nugent Conf. Rm.
T. Howard, J. Sodaro, J. Hoffman
P. Howard, G. Smith, L. Barone,
T. Rebelo, P. & B. Rosenhahn, G. Cranston
B. Tychinski, I. Galpin
Witness
PLEASE GET A REPLACEMENT IF YOU CANNOT SERVE
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17
Are you looking to spend some extra time with Our
Lord? Remember that we offer 24/7/365
Eucharistic Adoration in our chapel. Call Ann at 649
-8081 for information.
No Activities Scheduled
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
Mental Health Support Group, 9:30 a.m., Msgr. Nugent
Conf. Rm.
Confessions: 4 p.m.
Oktoberfest, 6-10 p.m., School
Come to pray, read your Bible, say a
Rosary, tell Jesus your troubles, or just
sit quietly with Him. He’ll be glad to see
you!
SUNDAY, OCT. 19 - 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Mass Times: 7:30, 9, & 11 a.m.
Babysitting, 11 a.m. Mass, Msgr. Nugent Conf. Rm.
Sisters of Mercy Jubilarians, 1:30 p.m., followed by
reception in the Gym
Life Teen Mass, 6:30 p.m., Nativity
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SENIOR LUNCH BUNCH
BLOOD DRIVE
SUNDAY, OCT. 26
8AM - 1PM
COMMUNITY RM.
Our next Lunch Bunch will be on Thursday,
October 30th at 12:30 at Four Corners Café,
8571 N. Main Street, Eden. All are welcome!
Call Sister Rosemary at 649-3090 ext. 109 by
October 28th to reserve your place at the table.
SAVE A LIFE !
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TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 12, 2014
FAITH MOMENT REFLECTION
COMMUNITY EVENTS!
...provided by Christ the King Seminary
Polka Mass and Krolick’s BBQ on Sunday, October 19 at
St. Andrew Church in Sloan. Polka Mass begins at 11AM
with music by Special Delivery Band, followed by BBQ in
the Parish Hall, 111 Crocker St., Sloan. There will be a mini
Theme Basket Raffle and 50/50s. For more information,
call 892-0425.
In today’s gospel, Jesus tells the parable of a king whose
invited guests refused to attend a wedding feast he had
prepared for his son. Why in the world would they refuse to
accept an invitation to sumptuous banquet? Jesus uses the
refusal of the king’s invitation as a metaphor for our
response to God. We are invited to God’s abundant feast to
share a special, loving relationship with him. But often we
refuse to accept God’s invitation to share in his feast and
the eternal life he promises. Our times of refusal weaken
our relationship with god and one another. Let’s instead
accept God’s invitation and respond to it with love for one
another. We do this when we donate time, energy and
resources to others in need...when we attend Mass or
worship services and celebrate together...when we share our
values and spirituality.
Peace Pole Prayer Service. The Franciscan
Sisters of St. Joseph invite you to attend on
Tuesday, October 21st at 6:30PM at Immaculate
Conception Convent, 5229 South Park Ave.,
Hamburg. The Sisters are committed to raise
awareness and call themselves and others to prayer and
action against human trafficking.
Pierogi Sale beginning October 13th in the St. Francis of
Assisi Social Center kitchen area from 10AM to 1PM every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. There are 3 varieties;
cheese, sauerkraut, potato with cheddar cheese. Cost is
$5.00 1/2 dozen or $10 dozen. Sales will continue until
December 19th or until sold out.
PRAYERS FOR LIFE
...By Mary Ann Kuharski, Director of Pro-Life Across America
Temples of the Holy Spirit
Rummage Sale and Bake Sale at Trinity Episcopal
Church, 261 East Main St., Hamburg on Friday, October
17th from 7PM –9PM. Admission is $1.00. Half Price Sale
on Saturday, October 18th from 9-11AM. Bag Sale, $1.00
from 12-1PM. Proceeds to benefit local charities.
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the holy
Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you
are not your own? For you have been purchased at a price.
Therefore glorify God in your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Reflection: St. Basil the Great writes of the Holy Spirit and
his power in our lives: “To each who receive the Spirit, it is
as if he alone received Him; yet the grace the Spirit pours
out is quite sufficient for the whole of mankind.” How’s
that for super power? In other words, we have no excuse to
slough off or leave our duty to someone else—including
those we may think are more able, skilled, or talented!
Ministering Through Music with Fr. Bryan Zielenieski on
Tuesday, October 21st at Annunciation Parish, 7580
Clinton St., Elma. Come and enjoy an evening of spiritual
reflection. There is no fee and refreshments will be offered
afterwards in Selbert Hall.
Thou Shalt Laugh! St. John Paul II Parish Annual
Women’s Retreat on Saturday, November 8th from 8:30-12
Noon. Join other women for a day of faith and fun as we
explore overflowing joy and contagious laughter in the
scriptures and encourage it in our everyday lives. There will
be a light continental breakfast at 8:30AM with lunch
served immediately following the retreat. All are invited. A
free-will offering will be accepted. Register by calling 6272910 ext. 206, or email [email protected].
At eight and one-half weeks from conception, the unborn
baby’s fingerprints are being engraved. The eyelids and
palms of hands are sensitive to touch.
Let Us Pray: Thank you, Father, for the gift of your Holy
Spirit. How often we forget in our day-to-day living that we
are members of your Mystical Body and have the power to
bring Christ to the world and the world to Christ.
Sometimes we may feel tongue-tied when it comes to
witnessing our faith and beliefs to others. But you promised
to be with us always, and so we pray that you will send
your Holy Spirit to guide us in all that we do in Jesus’
name. Help us always to remember that every person is
sacred because each is made in your own image and
likeness. Amen.
Ladies of Charity, a volunteer organization that sponsors a
variety of programs of assistance for those in need, has a
growing need for household items provided through Fresh
Start, which provides basic household goods for those who
have experienced home displacement. New and gently used
dishes and cooking utensils, silverware, sheets, drapes/
curtains, blankets and comforters would be greatly
appreciated. Donations are accepted weekdays from 10AM
to 3PM at 1122 Broadway, Buffalo. Call 895-4001 for more
information.
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