RECTORY 180 George Urban Boulevard ...................... 892-1746 .............................................................. Fax 892-3005 CONVENT................................................... 240-9159

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Michael Sacilowski D.R.E. ........................... 895-2162 Email: ....................................... qmre121@verizon.net Website: ........................... queenofmartyrsbuffalo.com MASSES: Sunday Masses: 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM Saturday Evening: 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM Vigil of Holyday: 4:00 PM Holyday: 7:00 AM, and 6:00 PM OFFICE HOURS: Please call the Rectory; leave your name and phone number. We will set up an appointment to serve your needs. BAPTISMS: Sunday at 11:45 AM. Arrangements for Pre-Baptismal Instructions which are compulsory for the parents must be made at the Rectory office at least 2 weeks prior to the Baptism. Expectant parents are encouraged to make these arrangements before the birth of the child. MARRIAGE: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance with a priest.

R.C.I.A. The Rite Of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A.) Program is for adults inter-ested in becoming members of the Roman Catholic Church, adult Roman Catholics who would like to receive the Sacrament of Confir-mation, and Catholics interested in Adult Education. Classes begin in the fall. SICK CALLS: CALL THE RECTORY at any time, day or night. SHUT-INS: Communion is taken to shut-ins once a month. Call the Rec-tory Office during office hours to have your name included. NEW PARISHIONERS: Are kindly requested to register as soon as possible. YOUNG ADULTS: Upon reaching their 18th birthday should assume their own identity by registering with the parish. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: These are testimonies to the fact that you are a practicing Catho-lic in this parish. Please use contribution envelopes to indicate attendance. To be a sponsor for Baptism, the sponsor needs to be confirmed. Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation are the sac-raments of initiation. Stay close to Jesus by daily prayer, weekly worship and acts of charity and justice.

Queen of Martyrs Church Rev. Louis S. Klein, Pastor 180 George Urban Blvd. Cheektowaga, New York 14225 October 11, 2020

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TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME WE ARE INVITED TO LIVE IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD

FOR ALL ETERNITY

As we move to the end of another liturgical year, our readings begin to speak to us about the end times. Full of hope and encouragement, they are meant to spur us on to faithful Gospel living no matter what befalls us in this life. Set among them is

the responsorial psalm for today, Psalm 23, where the Lord is our shepherd who leads us to green pastures. “The feast is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy to come. Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite whomever you find.’ The servants went out into the streets and gathered all they found, bad and good alike, and the hall was filled with guests.” Readings for the week of October 11, 2020 Sunday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [6cd]/Phil 4:12-

14, 19-20/ Mt 22:1-14 or 22:1-10 Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31—5:1/Ps 113:1b-2, 3-4, 5a

and 6-7 cf. 2]/Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6/Ps 119:41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48 [41a]/Lk

11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [cf. Jn 8:12]/Lk

11:42-46 Thursday: Eph 1:1-10/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 [2a]/Lk

11:47-54 Friday: Eph 1:11-14/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13 [12]/Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23/Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-5, 6-7 [7]/Lk 12:8-12 Next Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6/Ps 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10 [7b]/1 Thes

1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21

PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM

The first Parent meeting for the Sacrament of First Penance (Parents Only) is on Monday, October 19th, at 6:30 pm in the Church. The first Parent meeting for the Sacrament of First Eucharist (Parents Only) is on Monday, October 26th, at 6:30 pm in the Church.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY In today’s Gospel we hear Jesus say: Many are invited, but few are chosen.” To give thanks for all that God has given to you, have you considered answering the call to help serve the poor by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?

VOCATIONS Whether we realize it or not, countless blessings are being bestowed upon us. Our very existence is itself a gift. How grateful are we for our blessings? How can we live out our appreciation? Perhaps we can do this by answering the Lord when He calls upon us. If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Fr. Andrew Lauricella at 847-5535. ‘A HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN’S RETROSPECTIVE ON END

OF LIFE’ As part of Our Lady of Pompeii’s Faith Enrichment series, Father Louis Klein will speak about ministering to the sick and dying, from a hospital Chaplain’s point of view and experience on Monday, October 16th, at 7 pm at Our Lady of Pompeii, located at 129 Laverack Avenue in Lancaster. He will also talk about the heroic doctors, nurses, and staff, and what they go through day to day. Join us for Mass before Fr. Lou’s presentation at 6:30 pm. Reservations are required for social distancing; call 683-6522.

FIRST BANNS MATTHEW GIETZEN AND ASHLEY STRUZYK

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

10/10 6:00 pm Confirmation Mass (Church) 10/15 7-9pm Bible Study (Church)

...the safety and quick return of those serving in our Armed Forces, our parishioners and loved ones: Kevin Ardonetto, Matthew Baideme, Thom Brown, Patrick Desmarais, Colin Dudziak, Barbara Fowler, Michael Fowler, Janet Glindeman, Julia Glindeman,

William Glindeman, Justin Kasprzak, James A. Koller, Claymore Mac-Tarnaghan, Colton Marinelli, Joe Seminatoro, Jonathan Sicurella, Capt. Glen Taylor, Christopher Wojcik.

For the sick in hospitals, in nursing homes, and those who are homebound especially: Tom Barrett, Trevor Barron, Ronald Bergeron, Frederick Bloom, Tyler Jacob Borawski, Thomas Borowicz, Catherine Cammarata, Justin Chandler, Michael Ciszewski, Mary Ann Conroy, Joseph Daily, Stephanie DiMaggio, Joseph E. Engelhaupt, Debra Finger, Kara Garlach, Gordon Gladden, June Greene, Ronald Heil, Melanie Hill, Richard Horvatis, Dorothy Hosinski, Joe Hunka, David Janiszewski, Sadie Kassim, Phyllis Kendzierski, Dorothy Kracht, Dorene’ Kulaszewski, Pat Kupkowski, David Kusek, Ken Labenski, Rose Lesch, Mary Lidkea, Robert Lipiarz, Michelle Martin, Patricia Mazur, Thomas P. Michals, Erin Mildenberger, Rebecca Miller, Michael Muroff, Tim Nietopski, Alice Nowak, Judy O’Leary, Maxine Paoletti, Rita Piskorz, Theresa Pochylski, Bernadine Powalowski, Nolan Przybysz, Patricia Rakiski, Barbara Robertson, John Sczepanik, Edward Sponholz, Fr. Jerry Stelmach, Diane Strausser, Zach Sucharski, Ethel Thomas, Grace Tucker, Kayla Urban, Dee Urbaniak, Pat Ward, Marcia Weigand, Theresa Wesley, Thomas Wnuk, Alfred T. Wojciechowski, Wanda Wojciechowski, Frances Zagorski, Judith Zielinski, Daniel Zotara, II, Lorraine Zotara

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MISSION SUNDAY Next weekend we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Pope Francis invites the entire church to support mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the world’s most vulnerable communities. Please keep the Pope’s missions in your prayers and be generous in next week’s collection for the Propagation of the Faith.

BIBLE STUDY CLASS The weather is changing and what better time to curl up with a “GOOD BOOK!” Our next Parish Bible Study Class will be held on Thursday, October 15th , from 7 to 9 pm in Church. Everyone is welcome!

CONFIRMATION MASS

A Prayer for our Young people: On Saturday, October 10th at 6:00 pm, our Confirmation candidates, their families, and Father Peter J. Karalus will celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation. We pray that the Holy Spirit will renew all our lives, strengthen our relationship with God, and guide us onward in our faith journeys. CONGRATULATIONS CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 2020

Alyssa Bashaw

Sean Glinski

Ryan Kobis

Noah Morsheimer

Austin Nazario

Wyatt Nietopski

Matthew Pankiewicz

Mary Sacilowski

Juliana Wasiewicz

The monthly 50/50 Split Club is suspended for now.

ANNUAL PORK CHOP DINNER On Saturday, October 17TH, from 11 am to 3 pm (or until sold out), the Church of the Annunciation, located at 7580 Clinton Street in Elma will hold their Annual Pork Chop Dinner, sponsored by the Holy Name Society. Dinner includes pork chops, Annunciation’s famous mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and bread. Dinner will be take-out only (no pre-pay). Drive-thru pickup; please enter the Church parking lot from Clinton Street. For more information on the Church of the Annunciation, visit www.annunciation.ccs.

WORD OF LIFE

The Gospel of life is intrinsic to the whole Christian life and foundational to the decisions we make on a daily basis. For, “the Gospel of God’s love for man, the Gospel of dignity of the person and the Gospel of life are a single and indivisible Gospel.

THE SIGN OF THE CROSS

The sign of the Cross dates back to the early days of Christianity. When you make the Sign of the Cross think

about it and what it means. Make it your personal profession of faith

...in the Father who created you

...in the Son who redeemed you ...in the Spirit who sanctifies you.

OUR GIFTS TO GOD OCTOBER 4, 2020

Sunday Collection $ 5714.00 Pew Rent $ 757.00

May God continue to bless you for your generosity!

Thank You to all who mail-in their

contributions during the Corona Virus

Vigil Mass Saturday, October 10, 2020—Twenty-Eighth Sunday in

Ordinary Time 4:00 PM Frank and Celia Bonkowski req. by Family Rose and Walter Pidgeon req. by Wally and Pat

Pidgeon 6:00 PM Diane Musial (Wedding Anniversary) req. by

Husband Sunday, October 11, 2020—Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary

Time 8:00 AM Edward and Esther Maciejewski (Wedding

Anniversary) req. by Maciejewski Family Helen and Henry McEwen req. by Jim and Chris

McEwen 11:00 AM Alice Seweryniak (Anniversary of Death) req. by

Paul J. Krupinski Monday, October 12, 2020—Weekday 7:00 AM Joseph Rutowski req. by Wife, Marcia and Family Tuesday, October 13, 2020—Weekday 7:00 AM Luanne Gagola-Penny req. by Parents, Lou and

Betty Gagola Wednesday, October 14, 2020—Weekday 7:00 AM Adam Sacha (Estate) Thursday, October 15, 2020—Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and

Doctor of the Church 7:00 AM Helen Sacha (Estate) Friday, October 16, 2020—Weekday 7:00 AM Norman, Marie, and Roy K. Ronald and Deceased

Members of the Ronald and Wirtner Families Saturday, October 17, 2020—Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop

and Martyr Vigil Mass Saturday, October 17, 2020—Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary

Time 4:00 PM Robert Zagorski (Anniversary of Death) req. by Wife,

Frances 6:00 PM Queen of Martyrs Parishioners Sunday, October 18, 2020—Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary

Time 8:00 AM Luanne Gagola– Penny req. by Mr. and Mrs. Walter

Kaczor 11:00 AM Katherine Cartenuto req. by Family

Please pray for those who have died especially :

Rita Buziak Stephen Biegaj

Joan Margaret English Thomas Kulaszewski

Julia Piepszny Sally Szymanski

Henry Walden, Sr.