St. Joseph University Parish
Established in 1850
3269 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14214
(716) 833-0298 Fax: (716) 833-7339 www.stjosephbuffalo.org
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
Parish Center (716) 833-0298
Fax (716) 833-7339
www.stjosephbuffalo.org
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 (away on assignment)
Paul C. Emerson
School Management 835-7395
Mark Mattle-Ext. 326
M. Anne Wojick-Ext. 327
Lifelong Faith Formation
Diane Brennan-Ext. 310
Campus Minister
Patrick Burns-Ext. 311
Christine Marino-Ext. 311
Parish Nurse
Ann Marie MacIsaac-Ext. 318
Director of Stewardship/Development
Susan Burns-Ext. 313
Organist & Choirmaster
Roland E. Martin
Contemporary Ensemble
Jacqueline Peoples
Timothy Wells
Weekend Associates
Reverend Monsignor Angelo Caligiuri
Reverend Michael Tunney, s.j.
Trustees
Richard J. Baumann
Phyllis Drews
Parish Office 833-0298
Joanne Messer, Office Manager-Ext. 303
Maureen Kruse, Bookkeeper-Ext. 316
Athena Schmidt, Receptionist-Ext. 304
School Office 835-7395
Debbie Raithel-Ext. 328
Maintenance Staff
Jack Blachaniec-Ext. 319
Peter Lelonek
THE EUCHARIST. Daily Mass is celebrated at 8:30 am Monday -Friday in the Parish Center Chapel. Weekend Masses are on
Saturday at 4:30 pm, Sunday at 8:30 am, 10 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 week’s bulletin.
SACRAMENTS. BAPTISM.
Contact the Parish Center at 8330298 to make arrangements for Baptism. A required Baptism
preparation program should be completed prior to the birth of your
first child; it is offered monthly. CONFIRMATION. High School
students in grades 10-12 should contact the Office of Lifelong Faith
Formation to register in July to prepare to receive Confirmation the
following Spring. 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 p.m. 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
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those being married here. ANOINTING OF THE SICK.
communal Mass of Anointing is held annually. Apart from this, please
contact the Parish Center for arrangements for individual anointing. In
the event of sudden illness or accident, please call anytime, day or
night.
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. The next registration date is Mon., February 23 at 7
p.m. For more information on registering, contact 833-0298.
Check Out Our Website: www.stjosephbuffalo.org,
a useful resource to learn about upcoming events and
meetings, the latest parish news, volunteer for a ministry,
make a donation, or for information on all aspects of parish life.
December 28, 2014
LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION:
Contact Diane Brennan at: [email protected] or
833-0298 ext. 310
Congratulations to Ryan Hayter, a Junior at Sweet
Home Highs School, who received the Youth Discipleship Award from the Diocese of Buffalo at the Annual
Witness the Spirit Award on Dec 13th. Ryan was recognized for his enthusiastic participation, dedication
and leadership in our youth ministry program. Thank
you Ryan, for your commitment to your Catholic faith
and St. Joseph’s Youth Ministry!
Tuesday Formation: There is no class on Dec. 30; we
will resume Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m.
First Reconciliation: There is no reconciliation class
this week. We will meet next on Thurs., Jan. 8 at 6:30
p.m.
Family Sunday: Group 1 will gather Jan. 4 and Group
2 on Jan. 11 when we welcome our special guest,
Norm McLaughlin.
The Feast of the Holy Family of Nazareth: We tend
to romanticize the “Holy Family.” They were probably
much more like our own families than we tend to imagine with money problems, disagreements, obstinate
children, too much to do in too little time, etc. Family
life is filled with many messy realities and perhaps the
message of this feast is that it takes divine intervention
to live as a “holy family.” Think about God made flesh,
Jesus, present in each of the people with whom we
share our home.
Meet our RCIA Members: Janelle Donovan lived
most of her life on Long Island and in the Albany area
other than a few years when she lived in L.A. for business. She grew up with 2 brothers and 1 sister and has
been writing songs and singing since she was 6 years
old. Singer and song writer, Janelle is also trained in
special education and as a reading teacher. She has
managed to combine these two careers quite successfully. Presently she is really enjoying the works of Junot Diaz, a Dominican American writer who teaches at
MIT. Janelle had two sons; her younger son passed
away from cancer shortly after graduating from SUNY
Buffalo. As a result, she has developed a special interest in organizations like LIVESTRONG: Young Adults
with Cancer and Critical Mass: the Young Adult Cancer Alliance. Janelle began the RCIA process in California and decided to complete the process now that she
is in the Buffalo area.
Feast of the Holy Family
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS:
For information, contact Mr. Mark Mattle or
Ms. M. Anne Wojick at 835-7395 or www.sjsbuffalo.org
Before the Christmas vacation, we held our annual
Christmas Concert. It was a very moving program
which centered us back to the birth of Jesus as the reason for the season. The students sang carols, and
many played xylophone, drum, bells, guitar, violin and
recorder. Fourth & Fifth graders danced a Christmas
Waltz. We filled our beautiful church with the magnificent talents of our children. We'd especially like to
thank SJUS music teacher, Mrs. Lyn Rezabek, for her
efforts to prepare the children.
We're THRILLED to announce this year's musical:
Beauty & The Beast, Jr. Auditions were held just before break and the cast has been announced. Our students have started rehearsals under the direction of
Mary Jo Leslie, of the STAGE Theater Co. Mark your
calendar for Wed., March 25-it's going to be magical!
As we look back on 2014 we see a school community
that continues to thrive and grow. We encourage every
single student to reach their greatest potential. We are
so grateful for the gifts that our students, their families,
our faculty and staff, our Parish and our benefactors
continue to bless us with each and every day. We wish
you all the best for 2015!
CAMPUS MINISTRY NEWS:
Contact: Patrick Burns at [email protected]
or 833-0298 ext. 311
The Sunday 8 p.m. student mass will resume on Jan.
25 with the new semester.
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS:
Contact: Patty Spear [email protected] or
833-0298 ext. 312.
Don’t Miss the 63rd Annual Diocesan Youth Convention: All 9-12 graders are invited to the Adams Mark
Hotel February 13-15 for an amazing weekend of
faith! Join 800 teens from across the diocese for great
keynote speakers, dynamic workshops, powerful prayer
experiences and the enthusiasm and faith of other
Catholic teenagers. The cost for the weekend is $177
and fundraising and scholarship opportunities are available. Can’t make the whole weekend? Partial packages are also available! Deadline January 10th. Sign up
in the Community Room or contact Patty Spear
[email protected].
St. Joseph University Parish
(716) 833-0298
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
No one can do everything,
but everyone can do something.
Conscience vs Authority: Here’s a reflection on the
right of believers to have an informed conviction, even if
it is not the same as that of some in the hierarchy. The
author was one of the youngest of the
“Periti” (theologians brought to the council by bishops).
His text addressed Vatican II’s Constitution entitled The
Church in the Modern World. “Over the Pope as the
expression of the binding claim of ecclesiastical authority there still stands one’s own conscience, which must
be obeyed before all else, if necessary even against the
requirement of ecclesiastical authority. This emphasis
on the individual, whose conscience confronts him with
a supreme and ultimate tribunal, and one in which the
last resort is beyond the claim of external social groups,
even of the official Church, also establishes a principle
in opposition to increasing totalitarianism.” That German theologian also taught at the world famous University of Tubigen. Did you figure it was Hans Kung?
Wrong. It was Fr. Joseph Ratzinger, also known as
Benedict XVI.
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their communities and create a more just society.
An Ignatian Volunteer Corps is taking root in
the Buffalo area. If you are interested in knowing more
about IVC go to the website: www.ivcusa.org. If you
want to go to the next step and perhaps learn even
more about the local group which is forming contact
Sister Jeremy [email protected] or 8330298 ext. 314.
Peace is not just the absence of war.
Like a cathedral, peace must be
constructed patiently and with
unshakable faith.
St. John Paul II
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PARISH NURSE CORNER:
Contact Ann Marie MacIsaac at 833-0298 Ext. 318
A reminder to mark your calendars for our January 12 follow up gathering entitled, “Having that Essential Conversation regarding one's wishes for the end
of life...Advance Directives for all ages".
We will
answer lingering questions and the members of the
Wellness Cabinet will be present to assist you in completing paperwork.
Both Father Jack and Sister Jeremy will be
there to participate in the discussion. Come with questions or better still, drop them in the box on the Parish
Nurse table in the Community Room beforehand. We
will meet on the 12th at 7 p.m. in the Community Room.
Stay safe as we move into 2015!
Happy New Year!
BEREAVEMENT NEWS:
Suicide Bereavement Group is a support group for
adults who have experienced the death of a loved one
from suicide. This group meets on the 3rd Tues. of the
month from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Life Transitions Center
located at 1140 Delaware Ave.
Storm Clouds and Rainbows is an artistic based family support group for children, teens, and their caregivers
after the death of a loved one. This program is offered
three times a year on Thursday evenings from 6-7:30
p.m. at the Life Transitions Center on Delaware
Ave. Scholarships are available and services are free
to Hospice served clients For more information or to
register, call Shelly Marabella at 836-6460 ext. 4204 or
[email protected]. Next session runs from
Jan. 8 to Feb. 12.
Feeling Overwhelmed as a Caregiver? You are not
alone. Life Transitions Center provides support and
resources for coping every Wednesday evening from 6
to 7:30 p.m. at 1140 Delaware Ave. For more info call
836-6460.
MENTAL HEALTH CORNER:
A Faith Sharing Service for those affected by depression, anxiety, and related difficulties will be held Fri. Jan.
9th at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center Chapel. This prayer
service is also for caregivers, family members, and
friends. A simple dessert reception follows.
December 28,2014
HAPPENING THIS WEEK...
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27
3:30 pm Confession-Church
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28
10 & 11:30 am Children’s Liturgy-Parish Cntr Chapel
Feast of the Holy Family
COME WORSHIP WITH US !
Daily Mass is celebrated in the Parish Center Chapel
SAT., DEC. 27 - VIGIL FOR FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
4:30 pm Vittorio Ciancone (Family)
SUN., DEC. 28– FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
12 pm Parish Center Closing
8:30 am Guiseppe Saieva (The Apostles)
10 am Federick Family (Family)
11:30 am Zaine Joseph (Linda & Vito Casoni)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31
Parish Center Closed
8:30 am The Robbins Family (Family)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30
Habitat Help Day
3:30 pm Confession-Church
5:30 pm Hospitality & BP Checks-Community Rm
NEW YEAR’S EVE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31
SUNDAY, JANUARY 4
Hospitality & BP Checks After Masses-Community Rm
9:45 am Family Sunday Group 1-School
10 & 11:30 am Children’s Liturgy-Parish Cntr Chapel
8:30 am Eucharistic Service (No Mass)
4:30 pm For World Peace
NEW YEAR’S DAY, THURSDAY, JANUARY 1
10:00 am Peace in our World
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2
8:30 am Bryn Ratka (Rizzo Family)
SAT., JAN.3 - VIGIL FOR EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
4:30 pm Adeline Niemiec (Nancy Daigler)
SUN., JAN. 4 – FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Please note:
There are no regularly scheduled
meeƟngs or acƟviƟes during
Christmas Week
December 25-January 2
8:30 am George Messer, Anniversary (Joanne Messer)
10 am Charles Loiacono Lesh (Family)
11:30 am Elisha D’Amore (Seifert Family)
(8 pm Mass resumes Jan. 25)
Our Prayer Intentions:
Call Parish Nurse, Ann Marie at 833-0298 ext. 318 to
add or to keep your name on the prayer list. If she is not
in, leave a message with the name, phone number OR
best way to contact the person. We want to ask for permission to publish names to protect confidentiality
ASSISTING ON THE ALTAR JANUARY 3-4:
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: WEEK 1
ALTAR SERVERS:
4:30: Hewson, 8:30: Lapp, Evangelos
10: McIntyre, Fleming, Schaeffer
11:30: Lewis, Powell
We remember all who have requested our prayers,
those written in our Book of Prayers, those who have
received prayer shawls, for the safety of travelers, those
who serve & protect us, the ill, and their caregivers,
especially: Richard Vandemeer, Kathleen Monaghan,
Adele Rausch, Mark Petrino, Jeanette Schmitt, Rosemary Siller, Irene Kuhn, Mary Pat Kent, James Lojacono, John Millen, Jenna Carroll, Michael Lamancuso and
Rose Speciale.
And we remember all those who have died,
especially Joe Nies, Mary McGlenn, Jennifer Jones, Judith Azzarella, Andrew Rauen, John Malicki and Terrell
Taylor.
St. Joseph University Parish
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(716) 833-0298
ith Much Appreciation!
On behalf of the entire Parish Team, I
would like to thank you for all of the
wonderful greetings, goodies and gifts
you shared with us this holiday season. We appreciate
your support and encouragement and wish you God’s
richest blessings in the New Year and always.
The beautiful celebrations of Christ’s birth
would not be possible without the generous sharing of
our talented musicians, singers, cleaners, altar servers,
decorators, ushers, Angel sorters, lectors and all who
behind the scenes do so much for their fellow parishioners. Thank you doesn’t seem enough, but know that it
is heartfelt and genuine.
Parish Calendars. Thank you to the Reger Funeral
Home and Reger Family for their generosity in supplying the 2015 Parish calendars again this year. These
beautiful calendars provide a wealth of information on
Catholic celebrations, holy days, etc. Please take one
home for your family.
Start the new year with a great read! The Retirees
Book Club will meet Thursday, January 8, at 1 p.m. in
the Community Room to discuss The Lowland, by
Jhumpa Lahiri. Born just fifteen months apart, Subhash
and Udayan Mitra are inseparable brothers, one often
mistaken for the other in the Calcutta neighborhood
where they grow up. But they are also opposites, with
gravely different futures ahead. Masterly suspenseful,
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COMMITMENT TO PARISH LIFE:
This weekend: regular weekly collection
Jan. 3-4 Monthly Diocesan Assessments
Thinking of making a year end donation? Please
note that in order for any donations to qualify as tax
deductions for 2014, they must be received at the
parish no later than December 31, 2104.
If mailed, they need to be postmarked by the same
deadline date. Thank you!
Collection Results December 13-14:
Weekly: $12,846.57
Religious Retirement: $ 1,629.00
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PLEASE JOIN US:
Wednesday, December 31
4:30 pm Vigil Mass for Solemnity of Mary Holy Day
Thursday, January 1
10:00 am Holy Day Mass
Coffee and Donuts: On the first weekend of every
month we welcome our parishioners and guests to get to
know each other a little better, to talk to someone they
have seen at mass week after week but with whom they
may never have had a conversation. We do this in the
community room after mass with a cup of coffee and a
donut. What a wonderful opportunity to go up to someone and say, “Hi I am ____. I have seen you at mass a
few times but I never knew your name. etc.” or “I know
we were introduced before, but I have forgotten your
name . . . etc.” Please join us next weekend and meet
someone new!
Soup Kitchen Volunteers: Every month we look for
volunteers to help out in the Soup Kitchens on the second Saturday of the month (January 10th is the next
date). Volunteers go to the Assumption Church Dining Room located in the church hall on Amherst Street
and Peter Street between Grant and Elmwood. There
are a variety of times when volunteers are needed ranging from 8:15 am to help prepare the food and finishing
with 11:30 am to set up the trays, serve the food and do
the dishes. Volunteers are also needed for the Friends
of the Night People Dining Room which is located at
394 Hudson Street at the corner of Wadsworth at the
end of Allen Street. Here too there are a variety of time
slots when volunteers are needed ranging from a 3:30
shift to a final clean-up shift at 7:00 pm. Volunteers must
be at least 11 years old and accompanied by a parent or
legal guardian. In addition to volunteering at the pantry
specific food items are needed for Night People. You
may volunteer to provide those items or to serve in one
of the dining rooms by signing up in the Community
Room.
Movement with Taize’ is being moved to a new day
starting Monday, Jan. 5 from 4–4:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Plan on coming for some gentle exercise
and prayerful meditation. The room will be available
starting at 3:45. Please enter in silence.
End of Year Tax Statements. If you wish to receive a
statement of your donations to the Parish for 2014,
please sign up in the Community Room, and one will be
printed for you to pick up the following week beginning
January 18th.
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