Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church PASTOR Rev. Ronald P. Sajdak Ext. 302

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1 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church PASTOR Rev. Ronald P. Sajdak Ext April 23, 2017 A Pro-Life Parish PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Daniel E. Ogbeifun Ext. 308 FrDaniel@nativityharrishill.org Divine Mercy Sunday DEACONS Deacon Thomas F. Friedman Jr. deacontom@nativityharrishill.org Deacon Carmelo Gaudioso cgaudioso@nativityharrishill.org PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Amy Vossen Vukelic: Ext. 303, amy@nativityharrishill.org RECTORY OFFICE 4375 Harris Hill Rd., Williamsville, NY Phone: Fax: PARISH SECRETARY Karen Molitor: Ext. 4, karen@nativityharrishill.org BUSINESS MANAGER Janet Paul - Ext.311 janet@nativityharrishill.org BOOKKEEPER Cindy Schilling - Ext. 304, cindy@nativityharrishill.org MASSES Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8AM, 9:30AM Children s Liturgy, 11 AM, 5PM Holy Days of Obligation: See the bulletin Weekdays: 9 AM; Rosary after Mass, Saturdays: 8 AM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Parish Mission Statement Wednesdays: 7:30-8:30PM & 8PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish is a Roman First Fridays: 9:30AM Noon, September - May CONFESSIONS Saturday: 3:30-4:15PM, daily after Mass upon request BAPTISMS Call the rectory to schedule Baptism. First time parents are asked to register for a Pre-Baptismal meeting. MARRIAGES Arrangements by the couple need to be made 6 months in advance by making appointment with the priest. Catholic faith community. Centered and formed by the Eucharist, we seek to learn and to live the Gospel and to lovingly grow through service to one another and to all God s people. LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY 8550 Main Street, Williamsville, NY Phone: Fax: DIRECTOR : The registration form is also on our website or contact rectory. John Wilde: Ext. 322 jwilde@nativityharrishill.org ELEMENTARY COORDINATOR NATIVITY OF MARY SCHOOL Maureen Rademaker: Ext Main Street, Williamsville, NY mrademaker@nativityharrishill.org Phone: Fax: HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATOR Stephanie Moss - Ext. 333 smoss@nativityharrishill.org PRINCIPAL Mr. Joseph Roaldi : Ext. 302 jroaldi@nativityofmaryschool.org MIDDLE SCHOOL COORDINATOR SECRETARY Patricia Downing Ext.301 Meghan Rogers - Ext. 329 mrogers@nativityharrishill.org office@nativityofmaryschool.org SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR & OFFICE SUPPORT DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Kim Prisinzano - Kimp@nativityharrishill.org Kathleen Sutter Ext. 317 ksutter@nativityofmaryschool.org NEW PARISHIONERS

2 NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 23, 2017 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Mon., April 24 - St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest & Marytr 9:00 Victory Wiktoroski - Lee & Julia Wortham Tues., April 25 - St. Mark the Evangelist 9:00 Doreen Dupont - The Burlingame Family Wed. April 26 - Easter Weekday 9:00 The Skomra Family (living) Thurs., April 27 - Easter Weekday 9:00 Dr. Robert Balcerak - The Family Fri., April 28 - St. Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest 9:00 Marc E. Wojcik - Mom & Dad Sat., April 29 - St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin & Doctor of the Church 8:00 Departed Souls 4:30 Colette Jank - Herbert Jank & Family Joseph & Laura Starck - Gary & Marie Starck \Sun., April 30 - Third Sunday of Easter Readings for Today: Acts 2:14, 22-23; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1: 17-21; Luke 24: :00 Jeanne Hammer - Martha Delaney Suzanne L. King - Joseph King & Family 9:30 Francis & Ruth Battone - Tom & Judi Bottone Audrey Naab - Michael & Eileen Naab and Family 11:00 Bryan Lukow - Carol Challinor Mark Czarnecki - Marjorie Zelman 5:00 Ralph C. Vossen - Elizabeth Schachtner MINISTRIES FOR APRIL 29 & 30 4:30PM Borcik, Dobson, Dowdell, Payne, Volunteer 8:00AM Beardi, Schachtner, Stalker, Zgoda x2 9:30AM Kaminska x2, Miknis, Miller, Misso Farace, Habermehl, 11:00AM Hammer, Lesser, Ogilvie 5:00PM Caroll, Kleinmann, Mogavero, Reynolds, Taverna EM Lectors Servers Tugwell Will Samson Wilde Dessert Kenny & Carolyn Fox Gill x2 Luke & Shivani Suchyna Ogilvie/ Cartenuto DiLandro x2 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Join us in prayer for all families There will be Eucharistic Adoration this week on Wednesday, April 26 from 7:30-8:30PM. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be at 8PM Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament has His hands full of graces and He is ready to bestow them on anyone who asks for them. (St. Peter of Alcantara) WILLIAMSVILLE, NY PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES AT NATIVITY In addition to our weekly or daily gatherings at Mass, we also invite you to consider nourish your prayer life and join us during the week at one of the gatherings: INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP We meet on 1st, 3rd, & if there is one, fifth Wednesdays of each month in the Marian Chapel, 6-7PM. You do not need to attend each session, please come and go as you wish. We want to pray for you and your intentions. Use form located in the Marian Chapel. Centering Prayer sessions This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. Centering Prayer emphasizes prayer as a personal relationship with God and as a movement beyond conversation with Christ to communion with Christ. Centering Prayer sessions are on Fridays from 9:45-11:15AM in Paa Center. THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED Please pray for the deceased members of the parish and all who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith especially, Gloria Drobits, Vincent Catalano and Sr. Marcella Anne Wendzikowski, CSSF. REMEMBERING THOSE WHO ARE SICK IN PRAYER Sheri Akiki, Ledell Alford, Carol Allwein, David Anken, Natalie Bojt, Jason Bulas, Christopher Caiola, Kathleen Caiola, Vincent Catalano, Bernadette Cawthard, Yvonne Cichon, Corsignana (Rina) Corbelli, Paul & Elizabeth Coleman, Charlotte Criger, Beverly Dalfonso, Elaine Davidow, Mason Eckman, Dorothy Ericson, Clara Eubank, Biagio Farace, Laurie and Leo Gauthier, Cathy Kania, Frank & Jackie Kennedy, Elisabeth Laistner, Santo Leonardis, Sophie Levandowski, Donna Logan, Penny Longo, Stephanie Meyers, David Mills, Shirley Monacelli, Billy Needham, Anderson Nichols, Kathy O Keefe, Leonard Oseekey, Ed Proszek, Bill Rademaker, James Leo Reilly, Joseph Rizzuto, Susan Rohan, Joyce Sanford, Marie Starck, Kathleen Veronica, Mary Ann Weber, Darren Zych Names will appear for only three months, after that time please notify us and if their condition continues, contact Amy Vossen Vukelic - Pastoral Associate,

3 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY APRIL 23, 2017 From the Desk of Fr. Ron, In May of 2000, his holiness Pope John Paul II had added a name to this second Sunday of Easter, titling it Divine Mercy Sunday. This had it origin in the meditations upon the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus by Saint Faustina. Rightly so, the whole Easter Season is a celebration of God so loving the world that He gives to us His only Begotten Son. The example of the Passion, sufferings and freely embraced death of Jesus for our benefit, is truly an act of Mercy towards all of us. The readings of the Sacred Scriptures assigned to this second Sunday are always those that recall the story from the Gospel of John, of what occurred later in the day on Resurrection Sunday. Jesus appeared behind locked doors into the midst of those who gathered together again, after those most tragic events. The biblical lesson recalls how the disciples gathered and were filled with fear about these events and what would also be their fate. It is into this gathering that Jesus appears. Their fear most likely intensified. On one level it is fear of who is this who can breech locked doors to enter their gathering? Recognizing that it is Jesus, brings with it another level of fear and embarrassment. What would He say to those who abandoned Him at His most critical hour? What would He say to Peter who denied Him three times or to the beloved disciple that ran off naked from the road to Calvary, while the soldiers grabbed for his cloak? Instead of any chastisement or of any correction comes the message, Peace be with You. Truly this encounter is one of extreme forgiveness and mercy. This is Mercy Sunday. This is the time when, along with the disciples, we too are to receive the merciful love of our God, if we but accept that the Sacrifice of Jesus was endured for us as well. May we, though very unworthy, receive this generous act of Mercy into our lives and allow it to transform us into people of mercy toward others in our daily encounters. ST. MARTIN DE PORRES will be having a whole Mortgage Burning Weekend of celebration, beginning on Friday, May 19 th as the Holy Name Society conducts evening prayer, a special awards presentation, and a wine & cheese jazz reception. Saturday, May 20 th gathers parishioners and supporters for a basket raffle auction luncheon. On Sunday May 21 st we welcome Bishop Malone to celebrate with us as we burn our seventeen year mortgage and complete our commitment that began at the dedication of our new church building March 11 th Mark your calendars and make plans to join us in celebration. NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CHURCH PARISH COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Monday, April 24, 2017, 7-9 PM, Msgr. Paa Center Father Ron Conversation with Nativity School Board President, other Board members, and Nativity School Principal Update on church remodeling and next steps Presentation by Stephanie Moss on the use of Flock notes as a communication tool Update by Amy on Lenten conversations and social justice opportunities All parishioners are welcome to attend. Pastoral Associate News by Amy Vossen Vukelic In-reach: Ministry Thank You to the team of dedicated Church Decorators who create a reverent and inviting environment for worship for ordinary time. During the Lenten and the Triduum the church was beautiful! Thanks, too, for everyone who accepted the invitations to help. Also, thank you to the three Altar Cleaning teams who maintain and clean the altar area throughout the whole year. Your quiet ministry allows for a welcoming worship space Outreach: Peaceprints of WNY Annual Banquet: Friday, April 28 at Kloc s Grove. Nativity parishioners share dinner with the residents of Bissonette House, a Peaceprints WNY program. Join them for their annual fundraiser; tickets are $75. You can order online at PRE-BAPTISM CLASS The class for first time parents who wish to have their child baptized is Tuesday, May 9 at 7PM in the Church. For registration call the Parish Secretary, Karen at or at karen@nativityharrishill.org SECOND COLLECTION Next week, is the Second Collection for The Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Right now, over 40 percent of dioceses in the US are considered home missions because they are unable to fund essential pastoral work needed in their communities. Your support of this appeal helps ease the struggle of these dioceses. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal. More information can be found at Thank-you!

4 NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY WILLIAMSVILLE, NY HEALING MASS ON FRIDAY MAY 7PM Let's come together and pray for our family, for our community, for one another, especially the sick, those in hospitals, those with cancer, the homebound, those going for surgery, those with special intentions, the travelers, etc. This Service is for anyone seeking "physical, spiritual healing." Everyone is welcomed and will be prayed for. I am glad to offer this Mass. As you come, may you be blessed. James 5: St. James tells us: "Is anyone sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven." Please, invite your family members, friends, relatives, co-workers etc... Remain blessed Fr. Daniel Ogbeifun. 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF FATIMA approaching here at Nativity of the BVM Fatima Facts: ".After the second apparition of the angel the children were very faithful in praying the Pardon Prayer. They were kneeling down with their heads to the ground when the angel appeared a third time in the fall of 2016 with a chalice and a Eucharistic Host. Leaving the chalice and host suspended in the air, he knelt down beside the children to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. He then offered the Eucharist as Holy Communion to the children. Lucia received the consecrated Host, but since they had not yet made their first Holy Communion, Francisco and Jacinta received the Eucharist from the chalice. You are also invited to host the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of our Blessed Mother in your home for one week with the commitment to offer the Rosary daily during the week. Use the sign-up sheet in the Marian chapel on weekdays or in the back on weekends please call, for further information. What a beautiful way to celebrate our Blessed Mother! MARIAN CONSECRATION Drawing from the wisdom of St. Louis de Monfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Mother Teresa, and St. John Paul II, Father Michael Gaitley has compiled 33 Days to Morning Glory, a DVD series. Come, join us as we gather to share this teaching series. We will meet on Monday evenings at 7 PM in the Msgr. Paa Social Center until Monday, May 8, with a Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sat. May 13 the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. For more information, please call Catherine Friedman, or Tere Stephan, Come and journey with us, starting with the consecration to Jesus through Mary. For the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal, Pope Francis has decided to grant a plenary indulgence opportunity throughout the entire anniversary year, which began Nov. 27, 2016, and will end Nov. 26, THE DIVINE MERCY CELEBRATION Join us today for The Divine Mercy Celebration Sunday, April 23@ 1PM Here at The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary "Say unceasingly the Chaplet that I have taught you. Whoever will recite it, they will receive great mercy at the hour of death. Priests will recommend it to sinners as their last hope of salvation. Even if there were a sinner most hardened, if he were to recite this chaplet only once, he would receive grace from My infinite mercy." (Diary, 687) When this chaplet is said by the bedside of a dying person, divine wrath is placated, unfathomable mercy envelopes the soul, and the very depths of My tender mercy are moved for the sake of the sorrowful Passion Of My Son (Diary, 811) PICKLE BALL FUNDRAISING EVENT The pickle ball fundraising event was a success! The Knights of Columbus raised $ for Nativity School. A big Thank-you to everyone who participated. Our next pickle ball fundraiser will begin on Wednesday, May 3-June 7, 6:30 8:30 PM in the school gym. The donation of $25 per person is for all six Wednesdays. To register, phone Joe Raimondo at Please do NOT call the school or rectory for this pickle ball event. All are welcome and beginners are also encouraged to attend. ANNUAL CAMP/MISSION/BLACK ROCK FUNDRAISER Sponsored by the People of Praise on Saturday, April 29th from 5:30-9:30PM at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary School in the gym. FREE admission. Appetizers provided; pizza can be purchased. Theme Baskets, Gift Certificates, and large prize raffles (overnight packages, Samsung 55 TV). For more information contact

5 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY APRIL 23, 2017 Easter Memorials In Memory/Honor of Adamczyk, Lottie & Stanley Adams, Ron Ash, Cecelia Ash, Richard, Balzer, Leonard & Alice Barlak, Stanley Bass, M/M Ken Boccabella, Dominic Boccabella, Maria Bottone, Francis Bottone, Ruth Britzzalaro, Jack & Shirley Britzzalaro, May Bryan Lukow Buchholz, Jane Burlingame, E. Donald Campbell, Barbara Campbell, Virginia & Norm Castiglia, Rosolino Castiglia, Vincenza Cesar, Roy Clark, Dave Codd, Harold & Ann Cummiskey, Donna D Amato, Lena & Vincent DeLellis, Joe & Grace Donlon, Christopher Dougherty, Christine Dougherty, John & Irene Erhardt Family Fecher, Richard & Mary Gagat, Dorothy & Matthew Gerstner, Anthony P. Sr. Giambrone, Barb Gioeli Family Gipson Family Hammer, Jeanne Harlon, Thomas Hebeler, Lawrence Hegarty, Danny & Norah Hill, Charles & Frances Jim Huzeler Kaminska, Eileen & Bill Kaminska, Robert & Irene Kapral, Daniel Kapral, Mary Kern, John & Anne Kist, Carl Jr. Kraft, Paul & Annette Kuczmarski, Leo & Rita Lask, Daniel Liebler, Sandy Litwinski, Frank & Irene Lowes, Stephen Mark Falzone Mellenger, Fred Mogavero, Benjamin Moronski, David Moronski, Joseph & Anna Moronski, Ron & Ardis Nawrot Family Neubecker, M/M H. Neubecker, Paul Sr. Ohanessian, Aris & Helen Pahura, Thomas Pohlman, Bert Pohlman, Norbert & Dorothy Raburn, Irene Rick, Edward & Esther Rickard, Sharon Roland Pfohl Russo Family Scarpello, Sam Saxer, Gerry & Barb Schunk, Robert & Catherine Schutz, M/M William Sciandra, Mark Sciandra, Paul Steckow, Mary Stiglmeier, M/M C. Stiglmeier, Nancy Tocci Family Vito Family Wicks, Jerry & Dorothy Wopperer, Jacqueline Wopperer, Joseph R. Youngs, Gerald Youngs, Walt Zakowicz, Leonard Thank-you! We will continue to publish additional names into next week. If your loved one is not listed, please contact Parish Secretary, Karen

6 NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY WILLIAMSVILLE, NY Reboot! Live! Are you longing for more? And who isn't looking for something more? Do you want to experience your faith - and live your life - more deeply? Then don't miss Reboot! Live! with internationally known speaker and author Chris Stefanick on Thursday, May 4 from 7-9:30PM at St. Leo the Great Church, 885 Sweet Home Rd., Amherst. Draw closer to God. Deepen your understanding of His plan for your life. Gain a new passion to live the life God created for you. Don't wait!. Contact St. Leo the Great at go to Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Are Needed. The first Saturday of every month Nativity sends a crew to work on a Habitat home. We will be sending a group on Saturday May 6. No experience is needed. Anyone age 16 or older is welcome. This can count for student service hours. If you would like to join us or have any questions, please call Kathy Visciano at Professional Introductory Instruction of Natural Family Planning, Creighton Model FertilityCare System. Safe, Effective and Scientifically Proven to learn about your fertility. Whatever your family planning goals are, Come and learn more! Go the natural way. Introductory Sessions are at Buffalo Mercy Hospital ( ) on Tues. May 9 at 7PM and at Sister s Hospital ( ) on Sat. May 20 at 10:30AM. Pre-registration is required, please visit, to learn more about the individualized instruction, taught by qualified, trained practitioners. Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Peace Church Hall on Mother s Day, Sunday, May 14, 8:30AM to 12 Noon, Main St., Clarence.. Free will offerings will be accepted and will benefit the K of C charities St. Amelia's Holy Name Society's Yankee-Blue Jay Excursion will be on Sat., June 3 with buses leaving the church at 8AM. Game begins at 1:07 PM. return around 7PM. The cost for a ticket, which includes deluxe bus transportation and admission to the game, is $ To make reservations please call P.J. at , Mark at or Doug at Remember, new regulations will be in effect for crossing back into the United ITEMS St. Teresa of Avila Annual A-Z Sale - on Saturday, April 29, 9AM-2PM in the Parish Hall. Your donations can be dropped off on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 from 9-Noon and from 10AM to 5PM the week of the sale. No TV s, Computers, or paint products will be accepted this year. For pick-up call Jennifer at Novena to Our Lady of Fatima - at the Dominican Nuns Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary To commemorate the 100 year Anniversary of the Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima, Portugal, a Novena to Our Lady of Fatima will be Friday, May 5-Saturday May 13; 335 Doat St., Buffalo. Confessions will be heard daily at 6;15PM with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:40PM followed by Holy Mass at 7PM. For information call or The Station of the Cross Catholic Radio Network (101.7 FM) is now also broadcasting on 90.7 FM. The 90.7 FM station is a music station featuring primarily contemporary Christian music by top Catholic artists, as well as some Gregorian chant and traditional hymns. Check out 90.7 FM and icatholicmusic today! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS THOUGHT OF THE WEEK Easter is the greatest love story ever told. A story about the life of a sinless Man whose only mission was to save souls of many sinful people. - unknown FACILITIES MANAGER: Otto Misso Omissojr@yahoo.com FINANCE COUNCIL: Bruce Zgoda bmz4848@aol.com DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Robert Volkman PARISH TRUSTEES: James Beardi & Nancy Dobson PARISH COUNCIL OFFICERS: Chair: Robert Poczik Vice Chairs: Robert Fohl & Margaret Cusack