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Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary
Time
November 16, 2014
“Blessed are you who fear the Lord.”
~Psalm 128:1a
St. Andrew’s Parish
Mass
Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30AM & 5:00PM
Weekdays: Mon.-Fri. 8:30AM & 12:00PM
Saturday: 8:30AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:00-3:30PM
Mon.-Fri.: 11:30-11:45AM
or by appt. with one of the priests
Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is
administered every 1st Saturday of the month at the
8:30AM Mass and anytime upon request.
Please contact the Rectory.
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Wednesday before Noon Mass
Eucharistic Adoration
Tuesday starting after Noon Mass ending at 4:30PM
with Evening prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours
followed by Benediction, The Divine Mercy Chaplet
and Rosary at 3:00PM. The Rosary for Life 1st
Tuesday of the month at 12:30PM
St. Andrew
Country Day School
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Matthew J. Zirnheld, Pastor
Rev. Joseph Thien V. Nguyen, Parochial Vicar
Michael Ficorilli, Deacon
Terry P. Harter, Deacon
Theresa Bornholdt, Pastoral Associate
Jean MacDonald, Business Manager
Carolyn Liarakos, Director of Music
Kathleen Johnson, Ensemble Director
Maryanne Snyder, Director of Faith Formation
Gerri Salay, Coordinator of Elementary Catechesis
Doris Johnson, Coordinator of Middle School Catechesis
RECTORY
1525 Sheridan Drive, Kenmore NY 14217
Phone: (716) 873-6716 Fax (716) 873-2214
Office Hours:
Mon., Wed., Fri. 8:30-12:00 and 1:00-4:00
Tues., Thurs. 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00
FAITH FORMATION OFFICE
1545 Sheridan Drive, Kenmore NY 14217
Phone: (716) 877-3034
PRAYER CHAIN
(716) 873-6716 Ext. 9
Connect with us! www.standrewsrcchurch.org
Dr. Kathy C. Dimitrievski, Principal
Jean Kornacki, Advancement Director
Co-Presidents, Home School Association
Sherrie Bowerman and Andrea Foglia
SCHOOL OFFICE
Office Hours 7AM– 3PM
Catholic Schools “The Start of Something Great”
1545 Sheridan Drive, Kenmore NY 14217
Phone: (716) 877-0422 Fax: (716) 877-3973
Visit our website! www.standrewscds.org
ST. ANDREW’S PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
“As St. Andrew brought St. Peter to Jesus, we strive to bring others into a deeper relationship with Christ through Sunday
Eucharist, Community Outreach, Hospitality, and Catholic Education through lifelong learning and faith formation.”
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Schedule
Saturday, November 15 St. Albert the Great, Bishop
& Doctor of the Church; BVM
8:30 Marlene Padak Johnson by Fred & Florence
Lupp
4:00 Pascal & Mary Panaro by The Panaro Family
Sunday, November 16 THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
7:30 William Moeller by Sharon
9:30 Denis Sullivan by Sharon & Brian Sullivan
11:30 Alphonse Ruggiero by wife, Beatrice
5:00 Raymond Joseph Grierson by Roger & Rosie St.
Pierre
Monday, November 17 Saint Elizabeth of Hungary,
Religious
8:30 Jack Schlant by Marilyn Camp
12:00 Claudette McAuliffe by Holly Dzwrkov &
Helene Tuskes
Tuesday, November 18
8:30 Joseph Militello by Family
12:00 John Gruber by Russ & Theresa Bornholdt
Wednesday, November 19
8:30 John Devine by Family
12:00 Neil Reilly by MaryAnn Acara
Thursday, November 20
8:30
Ted Mueller by Maureen Merkel
12:00 Douglas Holler by Family
Friday, November 21 The Presentation of the Blessed
Virgin Mary
8:30 St. Andrew’s Parishioners
12:00 Henry Reiser by Family
Saturday, November 22 Saint Cecilia, Virgin &
Martyr
8:30 Frank Vollmer by Family
4:00 Linda Schoemick by Ed & Martha McMahon
Sunday, November 23 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST,
KING OF THE UNIVERSE
7:30 St. Andrew’s Parishioners
9:30 Maureen Bunny by husband, Bill
11:30 Rose Ribaulo by Katherine Lojacono
5:00 Deceased Members of the Lawrence Ryan &
Elmer Arnet Families by Family
From Death to New Life
Please pray for the repose of the soul of
John Devine.
The Sunday Connection…
Fear of the Lord leads one to be happy and generous. It is a
key point in Jesus’ parable about the talents. The third servant
who received one talent fears his master in a way that makes
him anxious and fearful. He buries his talent and squanders his
time and the potential of the gifts given to him. Why is this
servant’s behavior so different from that of the heroic woman
in Proverbs? How did this servant come to be so much turned
in on himself that he cannot use the gifts he has been given but
rather clings to them? The master is demanding and ready to
call this servant to account. The heroic woman is portrayed as
one completely at home with her creative tasks. This third
servant evades the responsibility of being creative with his
resources.
Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom when a person
recognizes her or his deeply rooted dependence on the Lord.
Such a person recognizes not only that everything has come
from the Lord and will return to him but also that the Lord is
ready to accompany one in using these gifts. The happiness,
good energy, and generosity of the heroic woman speaks
volumes of the richness that resides in her heart. She sees the
potential for good in people and things rather than being
overwhelmed by their vulnerability.
The first two servants used their gifts with confidence and
seem to almost effortlessly generate profits. They do not waste
time agonizing over how to use or protect their gifts. They go
forward and interact with the world. They seem to have found
a way to allow the Lord to be a serious player in their lives and
not to be constricted through fear or failure.
A certain amount of anxiety over the accounting we must
give may help us to be more responsible when things are not
going well for us. What is most important in using our time
and talents, however, is that we know that the Lord is there
with us, assisting us through life’s disappointments as well as
joys. The heroic woman confidently testified to the goodness
of life and to the watchful care of the Creator. She lived
generously and thus generated vitality and generosity in those
around her. Let us pray for one another that we might be a
blessing to those around us and run with overflowing love
toward the goal of our heavenly home.
Baptisms
We welcome newly baptized Chloe
Schelioni Johnson to our family of faith.
Baked-Goods Sale
Marian Ministries is holding a baked-goods
sale during the Gift & Craft Show in the
Donovan Center on November 16, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
All women of the parish are encouraged to bring a homemade
bread, pie, cake or cookies to the table. We will be accepting
your delicious creations from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. All items
should be wrapped--ready for purchase. Drop off or stay for a
while. Be part of this major fund raiser. If you have questions,
call Edie at 984-1689. Thank you!
Our Catholic School…..
The St. Andrew’s Country Day School, as part of the
Diocesan Revitalization initiative, is forming a school
board. We are seeking candidates for membership to the
school board.
The qualifications are:
Show a demonstrated interest in the school’s mission
and goals;
Have knowledge and experience in an area related to
the school’s goals;
Have time available to participate effectively in
fulfilling the Board’s responsibilities;
Be at least eighteen years of age
Interested persons should submit a letter of interest
addressing the above items by November 16 to:
Rev. Matthew Zirnheld
St. Andrew’s R.C. Church
1525 Sheridan Dr.
Kenmore, NY 14217
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November is Remember Our Veterans Month
“One of the most vexing problems (today) in American
society is the outstanding number of veterans that are jobless
and/or homeless many times due to the disability they
sustained while serving (our) country.”
During the month of November our parish will sponsor a
collection to aid our brave women and men who have served
our nation in the armed forces. The parish Respect Life team is
working in conjunction with the local Disabled American
Veterans Chapter 120. The following items have been
requested by the DAV chapter. They may be brought to church
and placed in the DAV display space on the sanctuary step:
Toiletries for men and women (including toilet paper);
Winter clothing for men and women – hats, scarves,
socks, boots, gloves, sweaters & jackets – new or
gently used; Blankets, pots, pans, utensils, dishes,
crock pots, toasters; Tops gift cards or Burger King
gift cards
All items will be distributed by Disabled American Veterans
Chapter 120 to veterans in need who are vetted by the DAV.
God bless our veterans! And may God bless you for your
charity!
PARISH STEWARDSHIP TALLIES
FOR NOVEMBER 3-NOVMBER 9
(as indicated by the colored time & service cards collected)
HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE – 32
HOURS OF SERVICE TO THE PARISH – 30
HOURS SPENT IN PRAYER – 56
Have you done your part this week to make the world a
better place?
Do you know where the time and talent cards for
stewardship are found in the church? The pink, blue and
yellow cards are sitting in baskets at the church doors.
Place your “hours” of prayer and service for the week in
the regular Sunday collection basket and watch this space
as we tally our gifts generously given to one another each
week.
Time spent attending a Holy Name meeting is time
spent in service to the parish.
ST. ANDREW’S CATHOLIC YOUTH
ORGANIZATION NEWS
Contact: Kathy Seel – Email: [email protected]
Facebook page: “St. Andrew CYO”
1 Timothy 4:12
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young
but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in
love, in faith and in purity.
St. Andrew’s CYO November Dates:
CYO Middle School Dance Fundraiser:
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Middle School Students: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Student Volunteers: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
McNulty Hall through Monsignor Donovan Center Doors
Saturday, November 29: St. Andrew’s is celebrating 70
years. We need 4 H.S. students at the 4:00 p.m. Mass to
usher. Please contact Mrs. Seel if you are available.
Sunday, December 7 is the next CYO meeting
Community Service Project, Convention News, Christmas
Party.
Ministry to the Sick and Homebound
NYS law prohibits hospitals and nursing homes/
rehab facilities from notifying the parish when a family
member or loved one is admitted for treatment. We
encourage and welcome your contacting the rectory when
the situation arises to request visitation and
administration of the sacraments for a loved one, whether
in an institutional or home setting.
From the desk of Carolyn Liarakos
“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light”
MUSIC AND LITURGY NEWS!
SPECIAL EVENT: “RAISE the PRAISE to the
RAFTERS Children’s Choir”
All children of the parish are invited to participate as
members of a special event choir to help celebrate St.
Andrew’s 70th Anniversary.
Saturday, November 29 at the 4:00 Mass (Short rehearsal
3:00 PM)
Check the web site and watch the bulletin for online sign-up
and links to songs for practice at home or call 873-6716 Ext
101 for more information.
Youth/Children’s Choir:
Children’s Christmas Choir: Rehearsals will continue
through Christmas on Thursday evenings at 5:30 in the church.
Thanks to all for your patience as we “relocate” our Youth/
Children’s Choir rehearsal schedule. So the rehearsal dates
remaining are November 20, (Thanksgiving off) December 4,
11 and 19.
The Youth/Children’s Choir will sing Christmas Eve,
December 24 at the 4:00 Mass in McNulty (warm-up at 3:15).
Family Mass: All children in the parish are invited to sing at
the 11:30 Family Mass on the second Sunday of each month
(Next Dec 7). Please have children arrive at 11 am on that day
in the church for a short rehearsal.
Parish Adult Choir ***NEW DAY AND TIME!!! The Adult
Choir will rehearse on Sunday’s at 10 AM in Rm 112 in the
school. (Enter through Door 3 just to the left of McNulty
entrance. Christmas music first!
Faith Contemporary Ensemble rehearses on Monday
evening at 7 PM in the Church.
NEW DAY AND TIME!
Midnight Mass Choir: This year we will try something
different so that folks don’t have to be driving at night during
bad weather. Rehearsals have begun on Sunday’s from 10 AM
until 11:10 in the school Suzuki room, Rm 112. We will
continue to practice on Sunday mornings throughout the
winter. Because this will involve transporting music and books
please call the music office or send an e-mail through the
parish web site to sign up. You can enter through McNulty
doors and follow signs.
For information or to sign up please call the Music
Ministries Office, 873-6716 Ex 101
Our mission: “That the music we make blesses
you and inspires your call to discipleship”
St. Andrew’s Craft & Gift Show
1545 Sheridan Dr.
Kenmore NY, 14217
November 16th, 2014
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Catholics Come Home Program
The Diocese of Buffalo is preparing to embark on a
campaign called “Catholics Come Home.” This campaign
constitutes a significant expression of our commitment to
empowering Catholics and helping to lead hundreds of
thousands home to the Catholic Church here in the
Buffalo Diocese and throughout the country.
Bishop Malone, in a recent letter to the parishes of the
diocese wrote: “I know that you share my concern for the
many Catholics who can be touched so profoundly by this
effort. I am convinced that now is the time to start using a
combination of television ads, social media messages, and
personal invitations to re-energize our people and reach
out to the inactive Catholics all around us.”
Bishop Malone has requested the launch of a special
campaign to support the “Catholics Come Home”
program. He writes: “The impact of any media campaign
is dependent upon the amount of purchasing power we
have to leverage our viewing market. That is part of my
reason for appealing for your support at this time. More
importantly, you know that even the best conceived and
most beautiful media campaign can only bring folks to
our doors. It is the warmth of our welcome that will insure
their decision to stay.”
Ladies of Charity
Communion for Those with Gluten Sensitivity
The parish now has gluten-free hosts for those
who have an allergy or sensitivity to gluten. Those
wishing to receive a gluten-free host at a weekend
Mass should notify the sacristy before the start of Mass
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
We would like to thank everyone who supported our
bazaar. We still have a good selection of items available
for Christmas gifts and beyond. We are located in the
Loyola room from 10 am– 2 pm on Thursdays.
Opportunity to serve in the dining room at St.
Vincent DePaul on Main Street being
explored; hours from 9-1, the second Friday of
the month. If available and interested, contact
Liz at 380-6700.
Did you know our parish has a Facebook
page? Join 203 of your fellow parishioners on
FB: St. Andrew’s Parish Kenmore, NY.
November
Ongoing...
Mondays 6:30 - 8:30 pm NARNAR-Anon
Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:30 am Food Pantry
Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm AA
Thursdays 10 am - 2 pm Ladies of Charity
Thursdays 6:456:45-8:15 pm Prayer Shawl
Bingo Tues., Thurs., Fri., 7:30 pm
Sunday 7:00 pm
Catholic Charities Service Corps
Holy Name News
November 2014
Sat., Nov. 15 !2:00 McNulty and gym
Set up for craft show
Sun., Nov. 16 9:30-4:00 McNulty and gym
Holy Name/HAS Craft & Gift Show
Mon., Nov. 24 7:30 McNulty
Board Meeting
Come and Visit Jesus
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Tuesdays 12:30 – 4:30
Discover your light and ignite it in others. Catholic Charities
Service Corps (CCSC) invites young adults to find the
opportunity to use their education, talents, life experiences and
faith in meaningful, practical ways. CCSC is a year-long
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Charities Service Corps.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Rosary 3:00
Benediction 4:30
Just a reminder that turkeys are needed by
November 20th….Thank You!
Congratulations to the following young men
from our parish who achieved honors during
the first marking period at Canisius High
School
Martin Carroll
Ninth
2nd Honors
Peter Fiorella
Eleventh
3rd Honors
Michael Mazzara
Tenth
2nd Honors
Matthew Schanzlin
Eleventh
1st Honors
Conor Stainsby
Tenth
3rd Honors
Patrick Weir
Tenth
3rd Honors
Jack Wiles
Tenth
2nd Honors
Jack Ziemann
Eleventh
2nd Honors
Justin Zwick
Eleventh
1st Honors
Our pantry is in need of sugar, oil, mustard,
mayo and coffee. Your continued support
of this ministry is greatly appreciated!
CELEBRATE ST. ANDREW'S
PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
We're recognizing our 70 year history, our recently
appointed Pastor, Parochial Vicar and Deacons, and the
start of a new Church year, with renewed energy!
Saturday, November 29 we'll begin with the 4:00 Mass,
followed by an international coffee bar (and some
appetizers and desserts!). Be sure to be part of the
celebration and pass the invitation along to all our
community friends and neighbors.
If you have any photos of St. Andrew's, former clergy and
staff, or from the school and parish events, please share
them. There will be an envelope in the Lowell entrance
for you to drop a copy off. We'll put them into a collage
for the 29th. Please don't give us your originals! For
more information, call Michelle at 725-6860.
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