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MARY IMMACULATE PARISH
ST. MARY’’S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 11095 St. Mary’s St. 5865 Ellicott St. Rd. PO Box 98
Rev. Richard Cilano, Pastor
Pavilion NY 14525 E. Bethany NY 14054
3rd Sunday of Lent
March 26 & 27, 2011
Mass Schedule Saturday Mass: 4:00 PM at St. Mary’s Site
5:30 PM at Immaculate Conception Site
Sunday Mass: 8:00 AM at St. Mary’s Site
9:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Site
Daily Mass: 8:30 AM Months of January, March, May, July, September and
November at Immaculate Conception.
Months of February, April, June, August, October and
December at St. Mary’s.
Holy Day Mass Schedule: as announced in the bulletin Confessions: 3:15 – 3:45 PM Saturdays at St. Mary’s Chapel or by appointment.
To Contact Father Richard: Phone (585) 584-3280 Emergency Cell (585) 752-7208 E-mail: [email protected] Parish Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9 AM – 1 PMSecretary - Cheryl Anziano Bookkeeper – Debbie Schmidt Phone (585) 584-7031 Fax (585) 343-0856 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.MaryImmaculateNY.org
Parish Council Meetings: “All interested persons are welcome to attend.” Look for times and locations in the bulletin. Religious Education – held at Immaculate Conception Site. Dates as announced. Time: 10:40 AM – 12:10 PM in the rectory. Life Long Faith Formation – held at St. Mary’s Site. 1st Thursday of each month from September through May at 7 PM in Conlin Hall.
PAVILION SITE WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
DATE
TIME
INTENTION
FOR
INTENTION FROM
LECTOR
COMMUNION MINISTERS
ALTAR SERVERS SATURDAY Mar. 26
4:00 PM
Norm Fagnan
Mike & Sandy Whalen
Pat Torcello
SUNDAY Mar. 27
8:00 AM
Ed Lynch
Louise Lynch
Dawn Bertrand
SATURDAY Apr. 2
4:00 PM
Mary Owens
Mary Shaughnessy
Lisa Schiske
SUNDAY Apr. 3
8:00 AM
Sam & Mary Bridges
Estate Carol Pursel
Communion Ministers
and Altar Servers are asked to
volunteer their services at the mass they attend
EAST BETHANY SITE WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
DATE
TIME
NTENTION
FOR
INTENTION
FROM
LECTOR
COMMUNION MINISTERS
ALTAR SERVERS SATURDAY Mar. 26
5:30 PM
Irene Wozniak
Colantonio Family
Ron Colantonio
SUNDAY
Mar. 27 9:30 AM
Maria Loiacono
Mary Shaughnessy
Lisa Bernard
SATURDAY Apr. 2
5:30 PM
Sheila Kujawski
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Kryman
Donna Keough
SUNDAY
Apr. 3 9:30 AM
Frances Weglarski
Darwin & Shirley Lapp
Mary Shaughnessy
Communion Ministers
and Altar Servers are asked to
volunteer their services at the mass they attend
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, & THURSDAY AM MASSES In EAST BETHANY at 8:30 AM
DATE
Tues. Mar. 29 Lenten Weekday
All Souls Parishioners
Wed. Mar. 30 Lenten Weekday
Parishioners of Mary Immaculate
Father Richard
Thur. Mar. 31 Lenten Weekday
All Souls Parishioners
Fri. Apr. 1 Lenten Weekday Mass Held in Pavilion
All Souls Mass Held in Pavilion
Parishioners
Mass Held in Pavilion
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Elaine Dearcop, Margaret Churchfield, Shirley Lapp,Ted Platek, Betty Carli, David Hyde, Jeanette Souva, Kristy Lynn Rider, Jerry Cone, Lucien Signore, Rose Cassiano, Anne Mc Carthy, Patty Abrams, Betty Pursel, Carmelina McCauley, Matt Cerefin, Dennis Graff, Elaine Tibbs, Bill Dearcop, Linda Tiede, Nicole Tiede, Dennis Wittman, Krystal Wilkinsen, Maryann O’Shea, Judy Strathearn, Pam Rodgers, Karen Plossl, Marlene Pestlen, Don Pestlen, Norma Bartz,, David Riggi, Debbie Sherman, Officer Anthony DiPonzio, Elizabeth Signore, Howard Raymond, Joanne Topolski, Marilyn Platt, June Sodja, Danis Raymond,,Nicholas Paul Giangreco, Catherine Rodgers, Dan Kelly, Bob Fairfield, Ann D’Angelo, Remy Lacey, Dan & Dutchie Platek, John Dubuysen, Helen Masten, Kenneth Dobmier, Amy Cooper, Tom Logsdon Jr., and Jeff Nichols. NURSING HOME RESIDENTS: Mary Pietrzykowski, Audrey McNulty, Martha Morgan, Sophia Bockner, Betty Carney, Margaret Churchfield, and Allan Carlson. Our nursing home residents would be very pleased if you remember them with a card or a visit.
MARY IMMACULATE PARISH
PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARYRev. David Glassmire, Capt. Terrance Ruh, Tim Stalica, Colin Dailey, Jonnie Lyn Ficarella, Jakob Kosiorek, Paul Agan Jr., Tim Logsdon, Sgt. Nicholas Boyer, Brett Sheffer, Mathieu Philie, J.J. Knower, Jon Wood, Michael Rigoni, Mark Wilkinsen, and Katie Wood.
MARY IMMACULATE PARISH JAPAN RELIEF – Bishop Kmiec has directed a second collection to be taken for Japan Relief. We will do this this weekend as a second collection. Please place your donation in a plain envelope marked “Japan Relief” with your name, and envelope number to be credited properly as your donation. NO CLOSING HYMN DURING LENT - Preface for Lent I calls Lent a “joyful season” because it prepares us for the celebration of the Paschal Mystery, the redemption won for us by Christ through his death and resurrection. However, the general tenor of this season is one of conversion through repentance for sin by fasting, prayer, and alms-giving. This more somber tone is reflected in the Liturgy by the omission of the Gloria and the Alleluia. Our celebrations for the Eucharist during this season will reflect this attitude by the use of the Confiteor (found at the bottom of pg. 4 in the Heritage Missal) for the Penitential Rite and the omission of a closing hymn. CONFESSIONS/RECONCILIATION during Holy Week in Leroy at St. Peter’s site: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 7 – 8 pm; Good Friday at 10 – 11 am, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, and 7 –8 pm; Holy Saturday at 10 – 11 am and 3 – 4 pm. In Batavia at St. Joseph’s site: Communal Penal Service Monday 7 pm VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HOLY THURSDAY – which is on April 21st. The Vicariate is planning on visiting area churches for an evening of prayer and adoration. The Mass of the Lord’s Supper will be at 7 pm in East Bethany. If you are planning to attend and are willing to volunteer to be a greeter, help with refreshments or make cookies/desserts for the reception, please sign up on the volunteer sheet or call the office at 584-7031 and leave a message. CATHOLIC CHARITIES - (Please note corrected dates) Soon you will be receiving a donation card in the mail for Catholic Charities. We ask that you mail your pledge or donation in the envelope provided. Please make your check payable to “Catholic Charities.” By mailing in your pledge card, you alleviate some of the work of our volunteers. Should you wish to pay in person, our volunteers will be available only on the Sundays of April 10th and April 17th. Please note, we have a new parish number for Mary Immaculate of #1025. This should be noted on your donation card as well as on your check memo. Your donations are greatly needed and appreciated. **Communion Ministers, Lectors, Music Ministers, and Teachers, this notice is for you: ROMAN MISSAL WORKSHOP As you are aware, this fall we will all be using the new Roman Missal. In order to properly prepare for this, our Communion Ministers, Lectors, Music Ministers, Teachers, and anyone else who may be interested, are asked to attend a workshop. This workshop is scheduled to be held at Resurrection Parish in Batavia on April 12th from 7 – 9 pm. To register, go to www.buffalodiocese.org and visit the Workshops page under New Roman Missal. STATIONS OF THE CROSS & SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: Fridays in March 7:00 pm in East Bethany Fridays in April 7:00 pm in Pavilion “THE WORD AMONG US” This is a monthly subscription that gives a complete Catholic Mass and Daily Meditations. It is similar to the Five Minutes With the Word, only much more. If we can get 25 people to subscribe, the price would be approximately $20 for your subscription. If you would like to subscribe, please sign up on the sheet at the entrance of the Church. No money yet. When we get everyone interested signed up, we’ll let you know how to pay for your subscription.
MARY IMMACULATE PARISH COLLECTION REPORT
COLLECTION: 3/19 & 3/20 $ 2,108.00 St. Mary’s Site Capital Campaign Goal $50,000 Collected $43,393 Pledged $22,740 Total $65,133 Immaculate Conception Site Capital Campaign Original Goal $9,250 Total Collected $11,370 Campaign Completed Reminder: Checks need to be payable to
“Mary Immaculate”
WHERE ARE YOUR IDEAS? We are still looking for a new fundraiser event for fall of 2011. We’ve had a couple but are looking for more so, put those thinking caps on and e-mail us at [email protected], call us on Tuesday or Thursday between 9 am – 1 pm at 584-7031 or drop us a note in the collection basket. We welcome any and all ideas. OUR FIRST CHICKEN BBQ IS APRIL 10TH – And in this regard we have left worker assignments for our East Bethany parishioners to pick up. Pavilion parishioners are asked to sign up on the volunteer sheets. The more hands we have, the lighter the workload!! Posters advertising our BBQ are available for anyone who knows of a place it could be displayed. QUILT RAFFLE – Our Ladies of Charity, through the talents and generosity of Pauline Kegler, have a queen size quilt, which will be raffled off at our last fund raiser event of 2011. If you know of any place that would be willing to sell tickets for us, please let us know and we will provide a color poster and tickets. Black and white posters are also available – take as many as you need and can properly display. Another event held on April 10th is the Pavilion Central Junior Class Breakfast Buffet at BW’s Restaurant. First serving is at 9 am and second serving at 10 am. Menu includes eggs, bacon, pancakes, sausage, hash browns, muffins, milk, juice and coffee. Cost is $8 Adults, $5 children age 5-10, under 5 free. Tickets are available from any 2012 class member. Juniors Jared Ethington and Olivia Greip are our parishioners. Tickets are also available at the door. There will be a special surprise visit from our favorite spring rabbit and an Easter Egg coloring station for the kids. All proceeds go directly to the Class of 2012. We apologize for the conflict with our own BBQ but we were unaware when we scheduled our BBQ that this event would be taking place. SICK LIST – If you have asked for someone to be placed on the sick list and that individual has now recovered, please let us know we so we can remove that name. As always, we ask everyone to say special prayers for our loved ones who are ill. FIRST COMMUNION will be Saturday, May 7th at 4 pm in Pavilion. REMAINING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: Only three classes left ! They are: April 3rd, May 1st and May 22nd.
COMMUNITY NEWS
ST.JOHN OF THE CROSS- 10 classes from March 31 – June 9. The study of The Spiritual Canticle, The Ascent of Mt. Carmel and The Dark Night of the Soul using original texts of John of the Cross supplemented with contemporary scholarship. Held at St. Joseph Center for Spirituality, 4975 Strickler Rd, Clarence. Instructors: Deb Merriam and Joan Wagner, SSJ and others. Call 716-759-6893 x 175 for more information and for reservations or e-mail [email protected]. CARE BAG PROJECT – As you may remember, the Ladies of Charity have been putting together Care Bags, which are distributed to families who have loved ones in the hospital. Especially needed are individually packaged toothbrushes. Donations of other smaller items such as small pocket size crossword puzzles & word games, small tubes of toothpaste, candy bars or any other smaller type items would be appreciated. Please drop your contributions in the box in the entrance of the church. IN YOUR 20’S OR 30’S WITH A BUSY SCHEDULE? Men and women, married or single, are invited by the team to a Seeker’s Charis Retreat from Friday, April 1st at 7pm through Sunday morning mass on April 3rd. Listen to peers share how they find God in their lives, in their relationships, and in their work. Pray together, talk in small groups, take time for spiritual direction, visit with old friends, meet new ones, and celebrate Mass. Held at Christ the King Seminary, 711 Knox Road, East Aurora. For more information or to registers contact Greg Coogan at [email protected] or visit www.charisministries.org. THE CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE is almost here. The 9th Annual event will be held on Saturday, April 9 at
Cardinal O’Hara High School, located at 39 O’Hara Rd. in Tonawanda right off the I‐290. The speakers for the Conference
will include “Spiritual Fitness Trainer” Jessie Romero; Pastor and Retreat Master, Fr. Larry Richards, and Notre Dame All
American and Green Bay Packer All‐Pro Mike McCoy. You can register either online at www.spiritiscalling.org PERMANENT DEACON CLASS The Inquiry class for permanent deacons to begin in September. Are you a man between 30 and 55 with a desire to serve the Church in ways beyond your current service? God may be calling you to find out more about the Permanent Diaconate. An information session is scheduled for Saturday, April 16th at 9 am at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary’s Site) in the church hall. Attendance at this session is required for consideration for the fall of 2011 class. Wives of interested men are most welcome and encouraged to attend. To register or for more information, contact the deaconate office at 716-652-4308. ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL PENNY CARNIVAL will be held on April 2nd from 10 – 4. There will be a variety of raffles with over 100 prizes, $1,000 cash give away, $100 and Lottery ticket give away, Autographed Ryan Miller Jersey, and Themed Basket Raffles. There are tickets available at the church entrance. ATTENTION RETROUVAILLE COUPLES “Live, Laugh and Love Again” at a Day of Renewal on Saturday, April 9th, featuring David Catalano, LCSW-R Director of Catholic Charities Marriage Counseling Center. For More information feel free to call Bill & Judy at 716-826-4867. UNITED WAY “DAY OF CARING” will be held on Wednesday, May 18th from 8 am – 3 pm and will offer volunteers the opportunity to work together to make a difference in our community. Volunteer goal for 2011 is 300 in order to complete the anticipated 30 projects this year. If you are interested, please call the United Way at 343-8141. LITTLE FLOWERS GIRLS’ CLUB is a Catholic program for girls age 5 and up and is based on learning Catholic virtues through the lives of Catholic saints, Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. If this is something you think your little girl may benefit from, go to their website at www.eccehomopress.com/Little-Flowers-Home.html. We also have sample copies available for anyone interested. “MATTERS OF FAITH” FOR APRIL will focus on youth and family faith formation. If parents don’t actively practice their Catholic faith, chances are their children won’t be involved in the Church either. Also included will be highlights from this year’s Youth Convention. Tune in Sunday, April 3rd at 5:30 am on WIVB-TV Channel 4, which repeats on cable. Check your WNY Catholic newspaper for tv grid. YOUTH BOWL-A-THON to benefit Crossroads House will take palce at Mancuso’s Bowling Center at 1 pm on Saturday, April 30th. All Genesee & Wyoming County youth ages 12-18 are eligible and encouraged to participate. A team consists of 5 students, required for registration. For more information contact Crossroads House at 343-3892 or e-mail them at [email protected]. SPRING RUMMAGE & BAKED FOOD SALE – held at the Castile United Church of Christ, 4 Washington Street, Castile on Thursday, April 14th from 6 – 8 pm, Friday, April 15th from 12 – 4 pm, and Saturday, April 16th from 9 – 11 am. CELTIC SPIRITUALITY Scotswoman Madalene will share insights into pre-Christian Celtic spirituality and the impact of early evangelization on the Celtic world. We will explore the question, “Who am I and who is Christ in the Celtic tradition?” on Saturday, April 2nd from 10 – 11:30 am at the St. Joseph Center for Spirituality, 4975 Stickler Rd, Clarence. Information/reservations: 716-759-6893 extension 175 or e-mail [email protected] SEEKER’S WEEKEND- Led by men and women in their 20’s and 30’s with Fr. Walt Szczesny for men and women in their 20’s and 30’s. How do I assess and prioritize what is important to me? Come and be encouraged by the stories of others also seeking a relationship with God. Discover more meaning in your life through some of these thought provoking presentations: Entering Deeply into Our Faith Stories; Naming What’s Important; Discernment & Prayer in Everyday Life; Suffering, Healing and Hope; Our Deepest Desire. Friday – Sunday, April 1 – 3 at Christ the King Seminary, East Aurora. Includes lodging and all meals. Register at www.charisministries.org. Details online. Sponsored by the Dept. of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Contact gcoogan@buffalodiocese .org or call 716-847-8793.
FEEL LIKE EATING OUT??? HERE ARE SOME SUGGESTIONS:
LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS Every Wednesday from Ash Wednesday, March 9th to April 20th, 5 pm – 7 pm at St. Anthony’s Community Center, 114 Liberty Street, Batavia. Cost is $4 which includes soup, salad, bread, crackers, drink and dessert. “SPRING FLING DINNER DANCE” sponsored by St. Padre Pio Parish on April 30th at the Elba Fireman’s Recreation Hall, Rt. 98 in Elba. Doors open at 5:30 pm; dinner 6-8:30 pm; dancing 6-11 pm. Tickets are $10 per person. Spaghetti dinner including homemade desserts. Music provided by First Class Entertainment. 50/50 raffle, cash bar. For tickets contact the parish office at 948-5344. CHICKEN ‘N’ BISCUIT DINNER sponsored by the York Baptist Church, will be held on Saturday, April 2nd from 4 – 7 pm at the York Town Hall, Main Street (Rt. 36), York. Just like Grandma used to make! Adults $8, Students (high school & college) $6, Children (10 and under) $4. Take outs available. Church cook books on sale for $10 each. HAM DINNER – sponsored by Our Lady of Good Counsel Church on Sunday April 17th from noon till sold out. Includes: Ham, potatoes, applesauce, vegetables, coleslaw, rolls/butter, dessert & beverage. Adults $9, Children 5-10 $3, under 5-free. Address: 10675 Alleghany Rd. (Rt. 77 south of Rt. 20, Thruway exit 48A South), Darien Center. 118th ANNUAL MAY BREAKFAST – sponsored by the Castile United Church of Christ, 4 Washington Street, Castile on Monday, May 2nd from 6 – 9 am. Buffet Style Menu: Ham, scrambled eggs, baked oatmeal, pancakes, fruit cup, sweet rolls, juice & coffee. Adults $6, children 12 and under $4, $20 maximum per family. Also available for sale: SERRV items, baked foods, plants, and crafts.
AND DON’T FORGET OUR UPCOMING CHICKEN BBQ ON APRIL 10TH !!! CARE BAG PROJECT – As you may remember, the Ladies of Charity have been putting together Care Bags, which are distributed to families who have loved ones in the hospital. Especially needed are individually packaged toothbrushes. Donations of other smaller items such as small pocket size crossword puzzles & word games, small tubes of toothpaste, candy bars or any other smaller type items would be appreciated. Please drop your contributions in the box in the entrance of the church. THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT: Our children are like the Samaritan woman in today’s gospel. They need more than material things. They need the “living water” only the adults can give. It will teach them how to make decisions, take responsibility, respect themselves and others and live their commitments. With this “living water” they will “never thirst.” The faith of the Church teaches us that the human person is the only creature that God has created so as to spend an eternity with him. At the moment of conception, God infuses into every human being the gift of an immortal soul within which resides the image of the Triune God who creates, redeems and sanctifies us. Is it any wonder that from her earliest days, the Church has been the champion of the gift of human life? From the time of the Roman Empire in which abortion and infanticide were common practices until this very day when unjust laws and morally flawed judicial decisions have robbed millions of unborn babies of the right to life, is there any wonder that the Church who is our Mother and Teacher raises her voice, and with clarity and insistence calls for a revolution of conscience that would make an end to abortion and to all those technological interventions that usurp the God-given right of a child to be born from the intimate and loving embrace of a husband and wife? ~ Most Rev. Robert Mc Manus, Bishop of Worcester, homily, Vespers Vigil for All Unborn Human Life. Nov. 28, 2010.
A lively little boy was warned by his daddy that the next time he misbehaved during church services, he would be punished.
The next time came, and Daddy picked up the lad to take him out. Before they got out of the sanctuary, the little boy loudly addressed the congregation, “Please pray for me.” John Summy, Stuarts Draft, VA
