Parish Mission Statement LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY NATIVITY OF MARY SCHOOL

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1 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church PASTOR Rev. Ronald P. Sajdak Ext. 302 PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Daniel E. Ogbeifun Ext. 308 DEACONS Deacon Thomas F. Friedman Jr. Deacon Carmelo Gaudioso PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Amy Vossen Vukelic: Ext. 303, RECTORY 4375 Harris Hill Rd., Williamsville, NY Phone: Fax: PARISH SECRETARY Karen Molitor: Ext. 4, 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 Wednesdays: 7:30-8:30PM & 8PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy Thursdays: 4-5:00PM, September - May 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. NEW PARISHIONERS Call the rectory or the Pastoral Associate to register. The registration form is also on our website. NATIVITY OF MARY SCHOOL 8550 Main Street, Williamsville, NY Phone: Fax: PRINCIPAL Mr. Joseph Roaldi : Ext. 302 jroaldi@nativityofmaryschool.org SECRETARY Patricia Downing Ext.301 office@nativityofmaryschool.org DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Kathleen Sutter Ext. 317 ksutter@nativityofmaryschool.org January 22, 2017 A Pro-Life Parish Parish Mission Statement Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish is a Roman 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 : John Wilde: Ext. 322 jwilde@nativityharrishill.org OFFICE MANAGER & ELEMENTARY COORDINATOR Maureen Rademaker: Ext. 332 mrademaker@nativityharrishill.org HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATOR Stephanie Moss - Ext. 333 smoss@nativityharrishill.org MIDDLE SCHOOL COORDINATOR Meghan Rogers - Ext. 329 mrogers@nativityharrishill.org SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR & OFFICE SUPPORT Kim Prisinzano - Kimp@nativityharrishill.org

2 NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 22, 2017 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Mon., January 23 - Weekday 9:00 Gregory Tatarski - William & MaryAnn Faulkner Tues., January 24 - St. Francis de Sales, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 9:00 Lu Saeli - Mike & Sally Suchyna Wed. January 25 - The Conversation of St. Paul, The Apostle 9:00 Special Intention - The Sevilla Family Thurs., January 26 - Sts. Timothy & Titus, Bishops 9:00 Kyle Cox - Nativity Home School Association Fri., January 27 - St. Angela Merici, Virgin 9:00 Michael Beardi - Paula Valente Sat., January 28 - St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest & Doctor of the Church 8:00 All Soul s 4:30 Cindy Stanley Gregory - Elisabeth & Liz Schachtner Paul J. Kreppel - The Kreppel Family \Sun., January 29 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings for Today: Zephaniah 2:3, 3:12-13; Psalm 146; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; Matthew 5:1-12a 8:00 Sarah Molitor (Living) - M/M Mark & Karen Molitor 9:30 Stephen Keane - Sally & Clayton R. Ertel Evelyn Burgasser - Lyn Hutchinson 11:00 Loretta Anselmo - daughter, Caroline Priore 5:00 Anthony Browning - Michele Mogavero MINISTRIES FOR JANUARY 28 & 29 EM Lectors Servers 4:30PM Starck, Tom Fox, Gehring, Helowicz, Volunteer Tugwell Giangrasso x2 8:00 AM Jordan, Schachtner, Zgoda x2, Volunteer 9:30AM Daigler x2, Delaney, Czarnecki, Farrell 11AM Ervolina, Habermehl, Zych x2, Volunteer 5PM Aronica, Clark, Gerstner, Taverna, Volunteer Olek Miller Wrobel Youth Mass Kolber/ Volunteer Luke & Noah Suchyna Ajtai/Unger Dilandro x2 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 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: There will be Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday January 25, 7:30-8:30PM with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 8PM and on Thursday, 4-5PM. You are invited to join! "I am quite sure that if we could but once approach the Most Holy Sacrament with great faith and love, it would suffice to make us rich. How much more so if we approach it often!"- St. Teresa of Avila 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. Contact Mark Miller at or mark.miller05@roadrunner.com 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. Contact Amy Vossen Vukelic at Ext. 303 for further information. Centering Prayer sessions are on Thursdays from 9:45-11:15AM in the 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 Frank Nappo REMEMBER THE SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS Carol Allwein, Christopher Caiola, Kathleen Caiola,, Mason Eckman, Clara Eubank, Frank & Jackie Kennedy, Santo Leonardis, Sophie Levandowski, Penny Longo, Shirley Monacelli, Billy Needham, James Leo Reilly, Joseph Rizzuto. Names will appear for only three months, after that time please notify us and if their condition continues, contact Amy Vossen Vukelic - Pastoral Associate, to add to list;

3 THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 22, 2017 From the Desk of Fr. Ron For many years our young attend school, in doing so prepare themselves to meet the challenges of life as an adult. For many their journey will take them to, career preparation. However, after all these years of school, there comes a time when they must leave the nest of preparation and launch into their professional lives. These steps, while filled with excitement are also filled with anxiety. Questions arise: Am I properly prepared?, Will I be successful?, and Why do I have to start at the bottom of the seniority ladder again? Last weekend, we heard from the Gospel of John. John the Baptizer gave testimony about Jesus that He is the; Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, John 1:29. We know in the Gospel of John, the first sign that Jesus performs is at the wedding feast at Cana, where He declares to His mother: Woman., My hour has not yet come, John 2:4. This weekend we turn our attention to the Gospel of Matthew, our feature Gospel for the whole year, and Jesus received some disturbing news. John the Baptizer has been arrested and imprisoned. This news causes Him to withdraw. He withdraws to a location that is accustomed to heartbreak and misery, the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. These were the two towns first overthrown by the Assyrians in their siege; accustomed to the darkness of governmental occupation, taxation, and unjust treatment. It is in this location containing people most in need of hope and in these moments of question about His Hour, that He takes up John the Baptizer s theme and continues to preach: Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand, Matthew 4:17. Most Catholics sit in Church pews each and every weekend praying, worshiping God, being fortified and strengthened, but never launch into a ministry or service opportunity to build up the Body of Christ. Like professional students, many prefer the nest of security rather than the profession of Evangelist. Our Baptism calls each and every one of us to a unique role to play in the Body of Christ. That role can change from time to time, but no one else can do your part. Carpe Diem! Let us follow in the footsteps of our Savior Jesus and Seize the Day; begin our unique ministry in order to continue the ministry of Jesus our Lord. NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CHURCH PARISH COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2017, 7-9PM, MSGR. PAA CENTER 1. Father Ron 2. Review and adoption of specific goals 3. Small group work to begin development of action plans to implement adopted specific goals All parishioners are welcome to attend. CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION The Catholic Relief Services Collection is approaching, please give generously. To learn about the ways the organization supports human development, visit the website: PRE-BAPTISM CLASS The class for first time parents who wish to have their child baptized is Tuesday, February 14 at 7PM in the Church For registration please contact, Karen at the rectory by phone MISSION TEAM There will be upcoming meetings of the Mission Team to prepare for Mission XXI on Wednesday, February 8 and Wednesday, March 7 from 7-8:30PM. PASTORAL ASSOCIATE NEWS BY AMY VOSSEN VUKELIC Parish Inreach: Calling All NBVM Ministries! Our parish mission statement calls for both in-reach (ministries that serve people in our parish), and out-reach (ministries that serve other organizations or needs). In February, we plan to convene the first of four All Ministry Meetings to network, support, collaborate, educate, and advocate. More details to come. Celiac Hosts are available during each Mass. If you would like to receive one during communion, please come to the sacristy before Mass and let us know. Care Notes, which offer support and information about specific topics, are available at all church entrances. They are free of charge. Parish Outreach: The USCCB and Campaign for Human Development offer the opportunity to reflect on and become more aware of poverty. January is Poverty Awareness Month. Calendars, available at each church entrance, offer daily reflections, or you can access it online: Our Bissonette House Outreach ministry is expanding in February. In addition to providing a monthly dinner for men who are re -entering society after serving in prison, in we will also offer the Thursday Morning Focus at 7:1AM. Consider a donation of Gift Cards to TOPS or Wegmans, to help offset the cost of meals. We also plan to take two dozen Paula s Donuts every week, too. One of our parish ministries, Family Promise of WNY, helps families who experience homelessness by providing shelter, meals, case management, and guidance along the road to independence. We have been invited to attend an Open House at their Family Resource Center on 75 Hickory St on Sunday, Jan. 29 from 1-3 pm. Refreshments will be served. VOICE Sustainer Breakfast: Nativity VOICE Core Team members participate in four task forces within the interfaith coalition. Please join us for our annual VOICE Buffalo Sustainer Breakfast on Friday, Feb. 10 at 8 AM at Villa Maria College, 240 Pine Ridge Rd. To carpool, please contact Amy via or office phone.

4 THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 22, 2017 Values for Life Annual Appeal: Nativity of Mary School s slogan is Values for Life: Founded in Faith, United in Family, Joined in Service, Enriched in Wisdom and Celebrated in Success. Daily, our school teachers and staff uphold these values. This is something of which we as a parish can be extremely proud. We believe that at Nativity, we provide an education that will take our children into an exciting future, as well as values to strengthen them throughout their lives. The STREAM program, beginning this January, cultivates each academic area in an increasingly technological age, while taking into account the total person, through inclusion of religion and the arts. We nurture a student s mind, but also a student s spirit. Catholic School parents pay tuition to cover about 60% of the school s costs to educate our more than 200 K-8 students. Fundraising is a constant activity for the parents who volunteer for, and support, the activities of the HSA. But as a parish, it is also our responsibility to aid and support our school. The school belongs to us, and the mission of educating children in the Catholic tradition is a long-standing part of our history as Catholics As you plan your charitable giving, please consider dedicating a portion of your contributions to the mission of our Catholic school, by supporting the Values for Life Annual Appeal. Values for Life envelopes are available at the entrances to the church. Or you can simply send a check to Nativity of Mary School, 8550 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221, Attn.: VFL Campaign. God bless you for your support! Education for the future Values for Life!

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6 THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 22, 2017 MSGR. FRED LEISING TO BE GIVEN LIFETIME ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR AWARD The Clarence Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will give the Lifetime Achiever of the Year Award for 2017 to Msgr. Fred Leising. The award will be given at the Chamber s Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 2 at 6:00 p.m. at Samuel s Grande Manor at 8750 Main Street in Clarence. Ordained as a Roman Catholic priest in the Diocese of Buffalo in 1971, Msgr. Leising went on to receive a Doctorate of Philosophy at Notre Dame University. He taught for 10 years at Notre Dame High School in Batavia, served as a professor at the Seminary, and then served as the Seminary s President-Rector for six years. Msgr. Leising has served as Pastor at three parishes: St. Mary s in Lancaster, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Clarence, and Sacred Heart in Bowmansville. In addition, he as served as Administrator at four parishes: St. Joseph s in Lockport, St. Vincent de Paul in Springbrook, Sacred Heart in Colden, and Our Lady of Pompeii in Lancaster. Known and respected for his knowledge, understanding, wisdom and service, he is strongly committed to serving and working in partnership with those living in poverty. He has provided support to: St. Martin de Porres Church, a largely African-American congregation in the City of Buffalo; to the Buffalo Peacemakers, who work to defuse confrontations in the interest of peace; and to Voice Buffalo, a consortium of 50 churches and other community organizations working to achieve social justice. Further information about the Awards Dinner, including dinner pricing and reservations can be obtained from the Chamber s website or by calling the Chamber s office at THE DIOCESAN OFFICE OF PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES PRESENTED THE PRO VITA AWARD TO ONE OF OUR PARISHIONERS We would like to congratulate Maria Suchyna, parishioner here at Nativity who was presented The Pro-Vita Award at the The Roe v. Wade Observance Mass (44th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court Abortion Decision) that took place on this Saturday, January 21 at St. Christopher Parish. The Main Celebrant: was Bishop Richard Malone. The following people also received the Pro-Vita award; Canisius High School Pro-Life, Cheryl Zielen-Ersing, Father Jeffrey Nowak, and Dr. Gloria Roetzer. CHRISTMAS THANK YOU! The Nativity St. Vincent de Paul Society wishes to thank our donors who sponsored 9 families for Christmas, whether by shopping or by donation. Four of these families were particularly desperate this year because of serious medical/hospital and other financial surprises this year. We specifically want to thank our large donors who sponsored one or more families with record totals, including among other anonymous long-time donors: Nativity School (parents, children, and staff coordinated by Mrs. Chrissy Erbacher over $3,000 cash and gift cards plus gifts), Buffalo Crushed Stone (employees and management - $1,900), and the staff of Buffalo Heart Group (Bailey Ave. location). Also, thank you to our parish families, the LFF teens, and organizers of the Giving Tree (the Michael Hahn Family and their anonymous volunteers) for gifts to the senior residents of the Sacred Heart Home at Brothers of Mercy. Please consider advertising or sponsoring an ad in our bulletin. Advertisements may be purchased for a business, family or a sponsor ad may be purchased to support community service organizations. Contact Cheryl at x Thank you in advance for your generous parish support and please patronize our advertisers!

7 NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY FOR WOMEN OF ALL AGES Chosen & Cherished: Biblical Wisdom for your Marriage Starting Monday, January 23 - February 27, 9:45AM in the Paa Ctr. We are piloting a six week Women s DVD study by Kimberly Hahn based on Proverbs 31. Come share your wisdom and learn tools to build your marriage on the firm foundation of faith, applying Scripture, Church teaching and pastoral wisdom to such practical matters as conflict resolution, communication skills, setting financial goals, healing wounds of unfaithfulness and cultivating a spirit of generosity toward your spouse. Bring your friends Call Catherine at Book online at Amazon! PREPARE FOR LENT 33 Days to Merciful Love on Mondays, January 23 - February 27-7PM in the school cafeteria or Msgr. Paa Ctr. A new DVD series lets St. Therese of Lisieux prepare your heart for the season of Lent through her Little Way in preparation for consecration to Divine Mercy. Uncover the power of trust in the face of personal darkness and be inspired to become saints amid ordinary circumstances. Call Catherine at Book available online at itd/ /101/375/no WILLIAMSVILLE, NY PARISHIONERS SIGN-UP FOR A WEEK WITH OUR OWN PILGRIM STATUE LADY OF FATIMA You are 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. This enhances the preparation for the celebration of the upcoming 100 years anniversary of the appearance of our Lady of Fatima. What a beautiful way to celebrate our Blessed Mother!

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10 NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY DECORATING THE CHURCH ASH WEDNESDAY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, AT 10AM Decorations in the sanctuary to commemorate different times in the liturgical year help all of us as parishioners in our worship. There is a dedicated team of parishioners who take on this ministry. The old adage "Many hands make light work" is certainly appropriate here. When a good team of men and women show up to either put up or take down decorations, it gets done quickly and efficiently, and everyone has a good time. We are always on the lookout for new people to join in this work and fun. If you are interested, just show up on Monday, February 27 immediately following the daily 9AM Mass, and give it a try. It should take no more than an hour, and will be rewarding to you and others. ITEMS Eucharistic Adoration and Holy Hour for Life at St. Andrew's Church, 1525 Sheridan Drive, Kenmore on Thursday, January 26 from 6-7PM (this is the eve before the March for Life in Washington, DC). We begin with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayer, silence and Benediction. Afterwards, the Patriotic Rosary will be prayed for our nation by anyone wishing to stay. Know that you are welcome to attend for any amount of time! Benefit Concert : The Cardinal O Hara H. S. Alumni Association will host its annual benefit concert Jan. 27 to raise funds to complete renovations to the school s Performing Arts Center. The BBC Band will perform at 8PM., doors open at 6:30PM.. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased online at or call the school at , ext Our Lady of Peace - The John Cardinal O Hare Council Knights of Columbus will hold their Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, January 29 from Noon-5PM at Main St., Clarence, NY Adults are $8, youth ages 6-12 are $6 and a family of 2 Adults and 2 or more children the cost is $25. Takeout dinners and Basket Raffle is available. Habitat for Humanity needs Volunteers on the first Saturday of every month. We will be sending a group on Saturday, February 4. No experience is needed. Anyone 16years or older is welcome. This can count for student service hours. If you would like to join us or have questions, please call Kathy at Teams of Our Lady is a program that seeks to promote authentic married love that not only leads to God but also to a more intimate and enriching relationship with one's spouse. A Team is a group of five to seven couples affiliated with a Catholic priest/chaplain who have freely decided to join together to find support in their efforts to lead Gospel lives. For information or a brochure, contact Patti or Dave at or pdnyhart1@yahoo.com. BUSINESS MANAGER Janet Paul - Ext.311, janet@nativityharrishill.org BOOKKEEPER Cindy Schilling - Ext. 304, cindy@nativityharrishill.org 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 WILLIAMSVILLE, NY Free Monthly Faith Enrichment Series Women Praying Through the Knots, A Spirituality of Imperfection! presented by Mrs. Theresa Kehl on Monday, January 30 from 7-8PM at Our Lady of Pompeii Ministry Center (Marian Room), 129 Laverack Ave., Lancaster. All women are welcome! Free will offering accepted. Refreshments follow in the Aud together with the men from the 7PM men's presentation. The Real St. Joseph and the Tools for Real Manhood in the Home, the Church and the World! presented by Deacon Mark Kehl on Monday, January 30 from 7-8pm at Our Lady of Pompeii Ministry Center (St. Joseph Room), 129 Laverack Ave., Lancaster. All men are welcome! Free will offering accepted. Refreshments follow in the Aud together with the women from the 7PM women's presentation. Diocesan Youth Convention. This winter the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministry will hold the 65th Annual Diocesan Youth Convention, "Positively Dangerous," at the Adam's Mark Hotel in downtown Buffalo. This inspiring weekend, March 3-5, will bring together over 800 high school aged youth and their adult leaders for 3 days of prayer, faith, evangelization and community service. Registration is now open, so won't you consider joining us? Get infor mati on on our websi te, ht tp:// or contact Mike Slish, Program Coordinator, at or mslish@buffalodiocese.org KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Thought for the Week January 22, 2107: A single act of pure love pleases Me more than a thousand imperfect prayers. Jesus - according to Sr. Faustina PARISH COUNCIL OFFICERS: Chair: Robert Poczik Vice Chairs: Robert Fohl & Margaret Cusack