SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT PARISH COMMUNITY

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1 SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT PARISH COMMUNITY LIVING THE GOSPEL... ~ IN FAITH ~ IN WORSHIP ~ IN SERVICE Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 9 & 10, 2017 From the Desk of the Pastor My dear parish family, as we celebrate today, we have so many things happening and to be thankful for. First, welcome to Msgr. Thomas Maloney, known to us as Father Thomas, who recently retired as the Pastor of St. Amelia Parish and now joins our parish ministry team as a Part-Time Parochial Vicar. Father Thomas has already been celebrating Masses, anointing our sick and spending time in our school with our children and with our faculty and staff. We are very thankful to Father Thomas for his willingness and great desire to continue to serve and we are blessed that he has chosen to be with us at St. Gregory the Great! Welcome Father Thomas! Next, thank you to all who assisted with our Labor Day Car Show! I believe it was a huge success and it was a wonderful day the weather was great; the cars were awesome, and everyone had an excellent time together. Thank you to all of our parishioners who gave their Labor Day to making this event a great success! This coming Saturday, September 16, we will celebrate the Diaconate Ordination at St. Joseph Cathedral at 9:30am. All are invited to come to the Ordination Mass. This year s Deaconate Ordination is of particular significance for us at St. Gregory s as Paul Cygan will be ordained a Transitional Deacon. You will remember that Paul served at St. Gregory s for his Pastoral year from August 2015 through May Paul graced us with his thoughtful reflections at Masses (weekdays and a couple weekends) and was very active in our school, Family Faith, Life Teen Youth Ministry and more. Please pray for Paul as he will be ordained this Saturday and please consider coming to pray with him at his Ordination. We also look forward to May 2018 when Deacon Paul Cygan will be ordained to the Priesthood and become Father Paul Cygan. We love you, Paul, and know of our prayers and best wishes as you enter the Sacrament of Holy Orders! I wish to remind everyone that on Sunday, September 24, we will celebrate with Father Sibby a Mass of Thanksgiving for his ministry here at St. Gregory s and host a reception in the Ministry Center following the Mass. (cont d on pg. 2) THANK YOU TO OUR ST GREGORY THE GREAT CAR SHOW VOLUNTEERS!!! A memorable day was enjoyed by all who attended the St Gregory the Great Fourth Annual Car Show held on Labor Day, Monday, September 4. A big Thank You goes out to all of our sponsors and volunteers who took time out of their busy schedules to help out at the Car Show. Without all of you wonderful volunteers, the Fourth Annual Car Show could not have been as successful as it was. About 250 car owners and over 2,000 people enjoyed the show. Again, thank you very much for your generosity and for all that you have done for the St Gregory the Great Parish Community. May God bless you for your kindness and support. ~ Father Sibby Pierro

2 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon. Sept 11: Colossians 1:24-2:3; Luke 6:6-11 Tues. Sept. 12: Colossians 2:6-15; Luke 6:12-19 Wed. Sept. 13: Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 6:20-26 Thurs. Sept. 14: Numbers 21:4b-9; Philippians 2:6-11; John 3:13-17 Fri. Sept. 15: 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14; John 19:25-27 Sat. Sept. 16: 1 Timothy 1:15-17; Luke 6:43-49 Sun. Sept. 17: Sirach 27:30-28:7 (130A); Romans 14:7-9; Matthew 18:21-35 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Reading I Reading II Gospel Key Passage Helping others grow Ezekiel 33:7-9 (the prophet a watchman) Romans 13:8-10 (love fulfills the Law) Matthew 18:15-20 (fraternal correction) Jesus said, If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. (Matthew 18:15) Adult: What have you been able to overcome because others patiently loved you? Child: How can you help another person do the right thing? VOCATION VIEW Christian lives are not lived in isolation, but through relationships. It is also through relationships that our sense of vocation manifests itself. By looking at your relationships, what can you sense about your vocation? If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Fr. Andrew Lauricella at You can also check out the Priest of the Month stories on our website CHRIST THE KING COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 9 & 10 This weekend we will hold our annual collection to benefit Christ the King Seminary. There are many people ready to answer the call to ministry to meet the needs of today s church in our diocese; please help them by giving generously and remembering Christ the King in your prayers. PARISH SOCIAL/NEW PARISHIONER WELCOME All parishioners, including new families, are invited to join us for coffee, juice and donuts this Sunday, September 10, after 9:30am Mass, in the Gathering Rooms. CATHOLIC EDUCATION COLLECTION A second collection to benefit Catholic Education will take place next weekend, September 16 and 17. All contributions remain in the Parish to support Catholic education of our children. ~ 2 ~ From the Desk of the Pastor (cont d from pg. 1) Please make every effort to come and pray with Father Sibby and to wish him well as he now serves as the Pastor of St. Amelia Parish in Tonawanda. Sunday, October 1, will be the annual Life Chain on Niagara Falls Boulevard. We have seen great growth in recent years at St. Gregory s in this valuable ministry. When I arrived in 2014 I was told to expect a half-dozen or dozen people to come from St. Gregory s. Last year we were about 300 people strong children, teens, young adults, adults and seniors. Thank you to all who have participated in the past and please put it on your calendar to come this year. We will leave by bus from St. Gregory s front Church doors at 1:30pm. We will stand on the corner of Maple Road and Niagara Falls Boulevard in front of the Boulevard Mall for one hour in silent prayer from 2:00 to 3:00pm. The event ends promptly at 3:00pm and we will return to St. Gregory s for a pizza social together. There will be a cut-out in the Bulletin for you to return to our Parish Office either by way of the Sunday collection basket or by dropping it off or through the mail. Please come to stand for the dignity of human life and the lives of the unborn who cannot speak for themselves. This annual national event does focus especially on the unborn, but is also an opportunity to stand for all human life issues from the moment of conception to natural death. With the rise of interest in legalizing physician assisted suicide, and the epidemic rise in the misuse of drugs leading to daily deaths in Western New York, this year s Life Chain is a prayerful opportunity to stand for all issues pertaining to the dignity of human life. Finally, congratulations to our candidates for Confirmation for Spring This Sunday, September 10, at the 4:30pm Mass we will celebrate our Mass of Confirmation Enrollment and witness our teens make their commitment to prepare for this Sacrament at St. Gregory s. The parish community is the home for all Sacraments to be celebrated and it is a privilege to walk with our teens as they mature in their Faith and make this awesome commitment to God and His Church. Many of our teens have already made their Confirmation Retreat over the summer and we have two more retreats this fall. Our dear teens, please know of our love and prayer for you always. May God bless you, our Mother Mary watch over you and St. Gregory the Great intercede for you, always!

3 Family Faith Formation FFF Office hours : Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. FFF Calendar of Upcoming Events and Registration Information: Classes will begin September 11 for the Weekly FFF Program (Grades 1-10) and Little Cherubs (Children ages 3,4 and 5). These FFF classes meet once a week September through April. Registration began on June 1. Register Online or In Person for the Weekly FFF Program (Gr 1-10) FFF Catechists Needed for the school year! It's that time of year to find catechists to teach Family Faith formation classes! If you possess the following characteristics: Love of children, faith, prayer, sacraments, Jesus, Church and fun-then you're just the right person we're looking for! Catechists and substitute are needed for all grades. You will be provided with a lesson plan and all materials to teach. If you're not sure, try volunteering as a substituteyou'll find the time so rewarding! If you feel that this is what God is calling you to do, or you just want more information, please contact Joan Rischmiller at the Family Faith Formation Office at Weekly FFF Program (September - April) needs a catechist for: Monday classes (4:30 pm - 5:45 pm): Grade 1 & 2 Monthly FFF Program (aka Generations of Faith) needs catechists for: C Session ((Once a month, Thursday from 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm) for Grades 7 & 10 Words of Appreciation Dear St Gregory the Great Parish Family, I want to thank you for the graces and blessings of ministering with and for you over these past 5 1/2 years. Together we have labored side by side to build up the Body of Christ by committing time, talent and energy to our Parish, School, and Faith Formation Programs, as we serve one another as Disciples of Christ. Your faith lives have and will continue to enrich my priestly ministry and will be a source of strength in the months and years ahead; for which I am eternally grateful. I have been blessed by this time together and assure you of my continued prayers and love for each and every one of you. Please continue to pray for me as I begin my ministry as pastor at St Amelia Parish. I look forward to returning to St Gregory s on Sunday, September 24, to celebrate the 12:30 pm Mass and greet you all at a reception in the Ministry Center. The doors will always be open so come and visit any time (St Amelia Parish 210 St Amelia Drive Tonawanda, New York (716) ). May God bless you all! In Christ s Love and Peace, Father Sibby FALL MUM SALE The 8th Graders will be selling beautiful fall mums after Masses next weekend, September 16 and 17. The mums are $10 each or 3/$25. Beautify your yard and help the students raise money for their 8th Grade class trip. Questions: Contact Denise Klein , Connie Miner or Denise Swiatek To Pre-order: Please send this form and payment to school by Wednesday, September 13. (Payable to St. Gregory the Great School in an envelope labeled Mum Sale) Name Phone Number of Mums Reserved Color: White, Yellow, Rust/Orange, Red/Wine or Purple/Pink Payment Enclosed $ Will pick-up following which Mass? (In Gathering Room 1) ~ 3 ~

4 Girls on the Run Girls on the Run registration is open to 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders enrolled at St. Greg's this fall. GOTR's mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Practices will be held twice a week after school every Monday and Wednesday for 10 weeks. Learn more about the program and registration process at For questions regarding the program, please contact Council Director Katie Joyce at info@gotrbuffalo.org or call Marriage Matters Married couples of any age and stage are invited to attend Marriage Matters on Saturday, September 30, 7:00-9:00pm in the gathering room. Marriage Matters is a ministry that seeks to enrich, build and support married couples in the Catholic Faith. Join us for fun, food and faith. The first activity is "speed dating" with your spouse. Please share this ministry with other couples you know and bring an appetizer or dessert to share. It is a fun date night! We hope to see you there. Call or text Tracy or John Fitzpatrick with any questions MEN OF GOD Men of God (MOG) is a Spirituality Group for Men 21 years and over that meets monthly for fellowship, praying the Rosary, and group discussion. Our next meeting is on Wednesday, September 20, from 7:00-9:00 pm in Gathering Room 2. Please bring a friend, a brother, a dad, an uncle or cousin for this special night. For more information, contact Ray Geska at or raygeska@yahoo.com, or Jeff Criden at or jeffrcrd@aol.com. Eucharistic Ministers Needed at Nursing Home Residents of the Beechwood Nursing Home on Millersport Road at North Forest Rd have a limited opportunity to receive Eucharist. Residents who can be transported to a large auditorium can attend Mass only once per month. For the last five years a group of Lay Ministers from St. Greg s has brought Eucharist to approximately residents of the nursing home on a weekly basis either in a community setting or to residents in their rooms. Lay Ministers work in pairs to bring Eucharist to the residents in their rooms. This commitment involves approximately one hour at the nursing home on a Monday afternoon. The team is sufficiently large so this requires approximately one session per month for each team member. If you are interested in serving these individuals who have limited ability to receive Eucharist, please contact Bob Klocke at or bobklocke@verizon.net for further information. LADIES OF THE LORD will meet at 7:00pm in the Gathering Room on Thursday, September 14, for Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet. All are welcome. Music Ministry Rehearsals Children Choir (Grades 2-8) 4:30-5:30 pm Tuesday, September 12, in GR 2 The children will be singing at the 9:30 am Mass on Sunday, September 24 Farewell Mass for Rev. Sebastian Pierro 7:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, September 12, in GR 2 Adult Choir for 11:00am Mass 7:30-9:00 pm, Tuesday, April 25, in GR 2 For more information about the various ensembles, please check the Music Ministry page on the parish website, or contact Daniel Victoor at , ext Eucharistic Minister Training Share your love of the Eucharist. Are you interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister? There will be a Eucharistic Minister training session on Saturday, September 23, at 9:00am at St. Gregory s in Gathering Rooms 1 & 2. To register, please call Jo in the Parish Office at American Heritage Girls Girls in grades 1-12 are invited to join AHG Troop NY3129 on Monday, September 11, from 6:30-8:00 in the Ministry Center Basement for the first meeting of the school year. AHG is a Christian scouting group whose mission is building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country. Any questions, please call/ text Jen at Senior Citizens September 11-1:00 pm - Monthly meeting at the Ministry Center with membership tea and installation of officers. Please bring finger foods for the tea. Membership dues for 2018 are due. Mike Rossi will be available for flu shots. September 18 - Letchworth & the Abby, $75/person. Tour of Park and William Pryor Letchworth Museum. Lunch at Big Tree Inn followed by a tour of the Abby and a chance to Meet a Monk. Also, shop at the Bread Store. Departs 11:00 am Returns 7:30 pm. October 15-20, Savannah, GA & Charleston, SC motorcoach tour, $669.00/person, includes 6 days, 5 nights, 5 breakfasts, 2 dinners, guided tours of both cities, Tour of Ft. Sumter, Magnolia Plantation Home & Nature Tram and Charleston Harbor Cruise. For all reservations/information, call Nancy at October, SAVE THE DATE. Retreat at Christ the King Seminary. Schedule to follow when available. ~ 4 ~

5 Sacred Heart Mission Trip Over the summer, St. Greg's class of 2016 alumni and Life Teen Members Alex Judge (left picture, bottom right) and Cassie Bianchi (bottom picture, second from the left) participated in separate mission trips through Sacred Heart Academy in the Dominican Republic. The mission trips were ten days long and the girls taught the children various useful skills, made Bible-related crafts, assisted families with chores, sang songs, and spread the Word of God. By the end of the first day, the students had memorized the Spanish songs and were able to communicate with the town of El Factor. The mission trips were lead by Sr. Lisa from Pennsylvania and Miss D'Andrea and Miss Egan from Sacred Heart. Both girls said that the trip was fun and eye-opening. Sacred Heart had so much participation that two trips were needed. Alex attended the first trip in July and Cassie attended the second trip in August. Our Lady Around the Globe Saturday, September 23, :00 noon - 4:00pm With Special Guest Speaker: MOTHER OLGA OF THE SACRED HEART Founder and Mother Servant of the Daughters of Mary of Nazareth, Diocese of Boston Celebrating the Fifth Anniversary of Women s Enrichment with a Women's Day of Spiritual Renewal focusing on Our Blessed Mother and the Apparitions of Our Lady around the world, including the 100th Year Anniversary of the Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima. We invite you to join us for mass at 12:00 noon with presider: The Most Reverend Edward Grosz, Auxiliary Bishop, Diocese of Buffalo **Followed by a catered lunch & presentation in the Ministry Center. **Ticket holders only for lunch and presentation. SEATING is LIMITED. Registration is $30. Checks should be made out to "St. Gregory the Great" and write Women's Enrichment September Event in the memo. You will receive a ticket back in the mail to be presented upon entry into the Ministry Center. Be sure to fill in the info below & return with check to St. Gregory the Great, 200 St. Gregory Ct., Williamsville, NY or place in collection basket at any Mass. RSVP by Tuesday, September 12. For more info contact Joy Bila, W.E. Chairperson at or jbila@hotmail.com. TEAR OFF AND RETURN FORM BELOW WITH YOUR PAYMENT- I will attend the Women s Enrichment Day of Spiritual Renewal on 9/23/17 NAME ADDRESS PHONE ~ 5 ~

6 Youth Ministry Adam Jarosz: Nicole Janecek: Richard Patti: ~ September 10: Life Teen Luau- Life Teen will be holding their 3 rd Annual Luau starting at 5:30pm and ending at 8:30pm. This event is open only to only High-School students. We will have fire dancers, a barbecue and Buffalo Bumper Ball. If you don t know what Buffalo Bumper Ball is, show up and find out! This is the single best high-school kickoff in the Western Hemisphere, so show up and bring your friends! Middle-School Edge Nights: September 14, 21 & 28, 6:30-8:30pm Ultimate Nights: September 29, 7:00-9:00pm Middle School Mayhem: December 8-9 High-School LifeTeen Nights: September 10, 17 & 24, 5:30-7:30pm College College Life: College life is a tight-knight community where college students come to enjoy food, friends, and discussion on living out the Catholic faith in today s world. Mark your calendars! Our next College Life event will be Monday, September 11 in the café! ~ 6 ~ The 100 th Anniversary of Fatima Fifth Apparition of Our Lady September 13, 1917 On September 13, up to 25,000 people gathered in Fatima. The children made their way to the Cova da Iria with great difficulty because the roads were packed with people wanting to see and talk to them. They were only able to advance because some gentlemen went ahead and opened a path for them. At last, when they arrived at the Cova they began to pray the Rosary with the people. Shortly afterwards, there was a flash of light and Our Lady appeared. She said, Continue to pray the Rosary in order to obtain the end of the war. In October Our Lord will come, as well as Our Lady of Sorrows and Our Lady of Carmel. St. Joseph will appear with the Child Jesus and bless the world. God is pleased with your sacrifices. He does not want you to sleep with the rope on, but only to wear it during the daytime (the children wore a rope tightly tied around their waist as a way to offer penance). Lucia then put forward the many petitions for cures people had given her. Our Lady responded, Yes, I will cure some, but not others. In October, I will perform a miracle so that all may believe. Then she began to ascend, as usual, to the east and disappeared. On Wednesday, September 13, a beautiful statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be in the Church for prayer and public veneration. A Rosary prayer service will follow both the 8:00am and 12:00 noon masses that day.

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8 Parish Activity Calendar Sunday, September 10 9:30 am Children s Liturgy of the Word (GR 2) 10:30 am Parishioner Social (GR 1) 5:30 pm Mission Trip Reunion (GR 1&2) 5:30 pm Youth Ministry Life Teen (MC Gym) Monday, September 11 1:00 pm Senior Citizens Meeting (MC Gym) 6:00 pm Knights of Columbus Council Meeting (GR 1&2) 6:30 pm American Heritage Girls Meeting (MC Basement/Youth Room) 7:00 pm Little Rock Bible Study (MC 2) Tuesday, September 12 6:00 pm School Parents Info Night (School Gym/Caf) 6:30 pm Evening Prayer (Church Crying Room) Wednesday, September 13 9:00 am Lectio Divina (GR 2) 10:00 am Prayer Shawl Ministry (MC Gym) 6:30 pm Consoling the Heart Bible Study (GR 2) 7:00 pm HSA Meeting (GR 1) Thursday, September 14 9:00 am Dinner Auction Meeting (MC 3) 9:00 am Consoling the Heart Bible Study (GR 2) 2:30 pm Girl Scouts Daisy Troop Meeting (GR 1) 6:30 pm Youth Ministry EDGE (MC Gym) 6:30 pm One Way Home Rehearsal (Church) 7:00 pm Ladies of the Lord Meeting (GR 1&2) Friday, September 15 Saturday, September 16 - Mum Sale 10:00 am Women s Enrichment Coordinators Meeting (MC 1) Sunday, September 17 8:00 am Mum Sale (GR 1&2) 9:30 am Children s Liturgy of the Word (GR 2) 5:30 pm Youth Ministry Life Teen (MC Gym) Upon This Rock Update We are pleased to announce that we have received $409,564 as our first payment from our parish share of the Upon This Rock proceeds. Our Building and Grounds Committee is in the process of determining which projects will be completed first. Thank you to everyone who made a commitment to the Upon This Rock campaign. We ask you to continue to make your payments in a timely manner to ensure we are able to fulfill and complete all projects. Respect Life Life Chain Save the Date! On Sunday, October 1, the annual Life Chain will be held from 2:00-3:00 pm along Niagara Falls Boulevard. Fr. Leon and the Respect Life Committee invite you to join hundreds of others in a silent, prayerful, peaceful demonstration expressing our Catholic commitment to the dignity of all human life, especially the unborn. Our group will gather at the corner of Maple and Niagara Falls Boulevard, both in front of and across from the Boulevard Mall. **You may drive yourself or take advantage of round-trip bus transportation leaving from St. Gregory s Church at 1:30 pm. Following the Life Chain, we will have some light refreshments in the Ministry Center for those who participate. To sign-up for the reception and/or reserve a seat on the bus, PLEASE return the form below in the weekend collection or to Jo Pierino in the Business Office ( ) by Monday, September 25. LIFE CHAIN 2017 (Name s): Phone: Number of people riding on the bus: Number of people attending the pizza reception afterwards: Over 3000 babies are killed in an abortion EVERY DAY in the US. Planned Parenthood and other businesses are allegedly profiting from the selling of fetal body parts. Millions of women, men, and their families are suffering from the aftermath of abortion. Won t you consider being a witness for your Faith and join us? "Defend the unborn against abortion even if they persecute you, calumniate you, set traps for you, take you to court or kill you. No child should be deprived of the right to be born, the right to be fed, the right to go to school." -- Pope Francis Health Ministry Contact Lee Zack at (ext. 339) or lzack@stgregs.org for sign-ups, questions, and details. LADIES ONLY: Your spiritual wellness is vital to your overall health. With fall upon us, I urge you to mark your calendar and join Women s Enrichment Ministry on September 23 for a day centered in spiritual renewal. Beginning with Holy Mass, Lunch with your Sisters in Christ, and most beautiful speaker, Mother Olga Of The Sacred Heart. This day will open your mind and engage your spirit in the Apparitions of our Blessed Mother around the world. Don t miss this unique opportunity to relax, deepen your faith and renew your soul during this Ladiesonly afternoon. Registration forms in the Parish Office, seats limited; I look forward to seeing YOU there! ~ 8 ~

9 Mass Schedule Saturday, September 9 Vigil Masses 4:00 pm John Lavigne by Lavigne Family Frans Kroese by Wife 5: 30 pm Helen Liebler by Winklhofer Family Sunday, September 10 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am James Kirisits by John & Sharon Menchini 9:30 am Ralph & Laura Claps by Daughter Dianne Lo by Aunt Rosemary Spano 11:00 am Michael L. Britt by Wife & Family Marion Rauh by Robert Rauh 12:30 pm Richard Romanowski by Estate Living & Deceased Members of Burruano Family by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hejna 1:30 pm Baptisms 4:30 pm John J. Wojnar by Nicole & Madison Baird Luisa Colangelo by St. Gregory s MOMS Group Monday, September 11 7:00 am Elmer Rowekamp (anniv) by Wife & Family William J. Cleary (anniv) by Goergen Family 8:00 am Patricia Piazza Illardo by Priests of St. Gregory s Bernie Anibaldi by Marie Anibaldi 12:00 pm Sixto Maceda by Family Tuesday, September 12 7:00 am John & Irene Tammaro by Tom & Mary Kay Barrett Parishioners of St. Gregory s 8:00 am Donald Danes (anniv) by Ellie & Arthur Lorenzo 12:00 pm Natalie & Henry Noworyta by Marcia & Jerry Piskorowski Harry Spellman, Jr. (birth) by Mr. & Mrs. Russell Todaro Wednesday, September 13 7:00 am Leonilda Costanzo (anniv) by Children John & Joyce Ambrosoli by Estate 8:00 am Gustina & Wittig Families by Roger J. Wittig John S. Csizmar by Priests of St. Gregory s 12:00 pm Anna & Al Allen and Theresa & Joe Yaeger by Allen & Cole Families Thursday, September 14 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 7:00 am Margaret Roetzer by Barbara Voigt 8:00 am Alfred Caldiero by Children (School Mass) Violet & Charles Malkasian by Family 12:00 pm Giuseppe Saieva by Family Jane Vetrano by John & Ann Burgasser Friday, September 15 Our Lady of Sorrows 7:00 am Patty Hahn by Margaret & Rich Briggs Grace Primerano by Mr. & Mrs. David Korzelius 8:00 am Gerri De Lac by Family 12:00 pm John & Florence Oleszek by Daughter, Donna Roland Pigeon by Lisa LaLonde Saturday, September 16 8:00 am Prayer Service (NO MASS) 2:00 pm Wedding: Paige E. Pautler and Andrew C. Hanchulak Vigil Masses 4:00 pm John Kensy by Wally Kensy & Family Marcia Rajewski by Linda Amabile 5: 30 pm Mary & Joseph Sekel by Diane Swiergos Sunday, September 17 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Richard Daniels by Anne Bielinski Kevin Darrington by St. Gregory s Family Faith Formation 9:30 am Robert Rose by Grandson, Joshua, & Family Gertrude Diakun by Rose, Kevin & Anne Yagi 11:00 am Samuel A. Tulipane by Cardena Family Sister Maria Pares by Hope Chest Dragon Team 12:30 pm Carl J. Cammilleri by Mom, Dad & Family 1:30 pm Baptisms 4:30 pm Mary LeGoff by Roger & Family DECEASED Jennifer Wilson Marriage Moment Infidelity is not always physical. A more subtle form is emotional infidelity. It can start when one spouse feels under-appreciated and gets affirmation from someone outside the marriage. Sometimes work (paid or volunteer) or even the needs of one's own children can be the source. Giving time and attention now can prevent an emotional affair later. Parenting Perspective Sometimes parents of young adults (15-30+) struggle with what appears to be a lack of faith in their offspring. Consider, "Sometimes you must lose faith to find it." Your child may have to let go of "inherited faith" and eventually reflect on what is missing in their life. ~ 9 ~

10 St. Gregory the Great PARISH OFFICE 200 St. Gregory Court; (Ext.) Fax: PASTOR Fr. Leon J. Biernat; PAROCHIAL VICARS Fr. Sibby Pierro (305); Fr. Thomas Mahoney (310); PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Michael G. Bochiechio; Deacon Peter Donnelly; PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Sr. Shawn Czyzycki (335); BUSINESS MANAGER Tina Calandra (306); DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Greg Smith (303); DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY Daniel A. Victoor (308); YOUTH MINISTRY Adam Jarosz - High School (316); ajarosz@stgregs.org Nicole Janecek - Middle School (341); njanecek@stgregs.org SCHOOL OFFICE 250 St. Gregory Court Fax: PRINCIPAL Julie Gajewski (350); jgajewski@stgregs.org SCHOOL BOARD - schoolboard@stgregs.org Fr. Leon J. Biernat, Chairman; lbiernat@stgregs.org FAMILY FAITH FORMATION OFFICE 250 St. Gregory Court Fax: DIRECTOR Joan M. Rischmiller (358); jrischmiller@stgregs.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Moving In? Moving Out? Please contact us to register, or inform us of your departure. PARISH OFFICE HOURS MONDAY 8:30 am - 4:00 pm TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY 8:30 am - 8:00 pm FRIDAY 8:30 am - 4:00 pm SATURDAY 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mass Schedule SATURDAY: 4:00 pm & 5:30 pm SUNDAY: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am; 12:30 & 4:30 pm HOLY DAYS: As listed in the Bulletin. WEEKDAYS: (Monday-Friday) 7:00, 8:00 & 12:00 noon; (Saturday) 8:00 am only. For those who are unable to join us, all Masses can be viewed via the Web at: Catholic Store & Café CATHOLIC STORE HOURS ( ): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm; Wednesday 5:30-8:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Closed Monday.. CAFÉ HOURS ( ): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:30 am - 2:00 pm; Wednesday 5:30-8:00 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Closed Monday. Sacraments BAPTISM Baptisms are celebrated every Sunday after the 12:30 pm Mass - limit of six babies, ceremony only. All parents desiring Baptism for their child are asked to attend the Pre-Baptismal class at least two months prior to the Baptism. The class is held the first Tuesday of each month, 7:30 pm, in the Ministry Center, Room 2. If you have had another child baptized within the last three years, you may attend the class or come to the Parish Office to complete the necessary paperwork. Call Jo at to register. PENANCE (CONFESSIONS) First Fridays: 8:30-9:00 am; Saturdays: 2:30-3:45 pm, other times on request. WEDDINGS Celebrated on Fridays (5:00 pm and 6:30 pm) and on Saturdays (10:00 am, 12 noon, and 2:00 pm). Either the bride or the groom must be a parishioner. Marriage Preparation Engaged couples should call the Parish Office at least six months before their wedding to make an appointment with a priest. MINISTRY TO SICK, HOSPITALIZED, AND SHUT-INS Sick calls and emergencies anytime day or night. Call Please call the Parish Office to arrange to receive Holy Communion at home or to report the hospitalization of a parishioner. Anointing of the Sick This Sacrament is administered the first Saturday of each month immediately following the 5:30 pm Mass. Prayer and Devotion PERPETUAL ADORATION Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in our Adoration Chapel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. New adorers are always welcome. Scheduled adorers commit to one hour a week in front of the Blessed Sacrament, most often with at least one prayer partner. If you cannot make your scheduled hour of adoration, please arrange for a substitute. If you require help, call your hourly captain. For information, call Kathy at or Barbara at PRAYER The Rosary is prayed publicly at the following times: Monday-Saturday, 8:30 am, Church; Monday-Friday, 12:30 pm, Church; Saturday 12 noon, Grotto or Church (Rosary For Our Country) Pray the Saturday Rosary at your convenience with our recording online, which can be found at Lectio Divina (Word of God) Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 am, Gathering Room 2. Our Mission St. Gregory the Great Parish, a large and diverse Faith Community, affirms the presence of Christ in the Eucharist and among us. We sustain our vitality through shared experiences of prayer, sacrament, liturgy, and service. We dedicate ourselves to being a vital part of the Church in the Diocese of Buffalo by maintaining and expanding our: Spiritual focus Knowledge and understanding of our Faith and our Church Spirit of welcome and reconciliation Compassion and concern for those in need Generous sharing of our God-given talents and resources ~ 10

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