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180 George Urban Boulevard ........................ 892-1746 ................................................................ Fax 892-3005

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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 Daily: Monday thru Friday 7:00 AM Vigil of Holyday: 4:00 PM Holyday: 7:00 AM, 12 Noon and 6:00 PM First Friday: 7:00 AM CONFESSIONS: Every Saturday: 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Thursday: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon (Closed in Summer) Evenings by appointment only. NO OFFICE HOURS ON SATURDAYS OR SUNDAYS. 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.

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.

MARRIAGE: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance with a priest.

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 Rev. Christopher Okoli (In Residence) 180 George Urban Blvd. Cheektowaga, New York 14225 October 8, 2017

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For the sick in hospitals, in nursing homes, and those who are homebound especially: Tom Barrett, Noreen Bauer, Frederick Bloom, Tyler Jacob Borawski, Thomas Borowicz, Rita Buziak, Justin Chandler, Henry Chimes, Michael Ciszewski, Mary Ann Conroy, Henry Cyran, Joseph Daily, Stephanie DiMaggio, Joseph E. Engelhaupt, Debra Finger, Joe Funk, Kara Garlach, Gordon Gladden, Ronald Heil, Dorothy Hosinski, Sadie Kassim, Phyllis Kendzierski, Dorothy Kracht, Pat Kupkowski, Rose Lesch, John Marchitte, Michelle Martin, Erin Mildenberger, Mary Moser, Michael Muroff, Tim Nietopski, Alice Nowak, Irene Osinski, Pat Palascak, Maxine Paoletti, Theresa Pochylski, Bernadine Powalowski, Nolan Przybysz, Patricia Rakiski, Adolph J. Rakowski, Barbara Robertson, Annette Rowley, Harriet Rucki, Bob Schmitt, John Sczepanik, Edward Sponholz, Father Jerry Stelmach, Zach Sucharski, Ethel Thomas, Kayla Urban, Dee Urbaniak, Pat Ward, Marcia Weigand, Theresa Wesley, Thomas Wnuk, Alfred T. Wojciechowski, Wanda Wojciechowski, Frances Zagorski, Judith Zielinski, Pat Ziolo, Robin Zion, Daniel Zotara, II, Lorraine Zotara.

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

James A. Koller, Ian James Mackowski, Claymore Mac-Tarnaghan, Colton Marinelli, Joe Seminatoro, Capt. Glen Taylor, Christopher Wojcik.

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

THE GOD OF PEACE IS WITH US

By God’s grace, modern medicine and science have made great strides in helping people deal with anxiety. Today, we are encouraged to know that being grounded in a good prayer life can also go a long way toward lessening the anxieties that disrupt the quiet of our hearts.

Jesus said to them, "Did you never read in the Scriptures: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone...? Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit." - Mt

21:42ab, 43 Readings for the Week of October 8, 2017

Sunday: Is 5:1-7/Ps 80:9, 12-16, 19-20/Phil 4:6-9/Mt 21:33-43

Monday: Jon 1:1—2:2, 11/Jon 2:3-5, 8/Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 130:1b-4ab, 7-8/Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11/Ps 86:3-6, 9-10/Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2/Ps 9:2-3, 6, 8-9, 16/Lk 11:15-

26 Saturday: Jl 4:12-21/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12/Lk 11:27-28 Next Sunday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-6/Phil 4:12-14, 19-20/Mt

22:1-14 or 22:1-10

SACRAMENT OF FIRST PENANCE PARENT ONLY MEETING

The first Parent meeting for the sacrament of First Penance (Parent only) is Monday, October 16th, at 7:00 pm in the School Gym.

SACRAMENT OF FIRST EUCHARIST

PARENT ONLY MEETING

The First Parent meeting for the Sacrament of First Eucharist (Parent only) is on Monday, October 23rd, at 7:00 pm in the School gym.

CONFIRMATION RETREAT

Our annual Candidate and Sponsor Confirmation Retreat will begin at 11 am on Sunday, October 15th, at St. John Gualbert Church, 83 Gualbert Avenue. This is for Candidates and their Sponsors. There will be Mass at noon and the retreat ends at 4:00 pm. The theme of the retreat is discovering our Spiritual Gifts/Charisms.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY

The good news of this Gospel is that all we need to do is let God tend us and bring us to produce good fruit. All we need do is be faithful; God will take care of the rest.

Please help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to bring the love and mercy of Jesus to those who feel left out and abandoned.

VOCATIONS

“The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” Like the work of Jesus, ministry in His church is countercultural. It is rooted not in the world of passing things, but God’s eternal kingdom.

If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Father Andrew Lauricella at 847-5535.

LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL

We can be the light at the end of the tunnel. If you have a child between the age of 12 and 17 who is displaying chronic behaviors such as: noncompliance, verbal and/or physical aggression, truancy, school failure, not following curfew, running away, illegal substance abuse and/or criminal activity in two or more environments (home, school, and/or community) consider our Multisystemic Therapy Program in Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. MST is an intensive, family-focused intervention provided in the natural environment of the youth. Interventions are research-based and the program offers 24/7 availability. For more information on Catholic Charities’ MST program, call 204-0555, ext. 330 or visit www.ccwny.org

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 10/9 & 10/10 Rectory Closed for Columbus Day

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES Catholic Charities is now a children’s health home pro-vider. If you are feeling overwhelmed with keeping up with your child’s medical care and physical, dental and/or men-tal health appointments, Catholic Charities can help. Catholic Charities is now a children’s health home pro-vider through Encompass Family Health Home. Through the health home, children and their families are given a net-work of providers, health plans and community-based or-ganizations that work to ensure the child’s needs are met, including physical, dental, mental health or simple support. To learn more about the program and eligibility require-ments, visit www.ccwny.org/encompass_health_ home or call 716-218-1400 ext. 2012. OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CHAPEL SENIORS Chapel Seniors is a social group for the over 60 crowd. They meet every other Thursday at 1 PM, and activities include day trips, Bingo, cards and picnics—just to name a few. Meetings are held at Our Lady Help of Christians’ School Hall located at 4125 Genesee Street in Cheekto-waga. For more information about this group, including the annual group dues and kitchen dues contact, Carol Ro-bichaud at 716-681-7640. All are welcome!

LIVING THE WORD The word “faith” comes from the Latin “fides,” which also means “trust.” The verb form is “fidere,” which means “to trust.” To have faith or be a faithful disciple means not only that we understand the content of our belief but that we are called to trust in God. When we put our faith into action we are exhibiting our trust in the God who made us, cares for us, directs us, and shapes us continually. The next time you recite the creed or make some other statement of faith, substitute ”I trust” in place of “I believe” and see what difference it makes in your perspective, how it widens your understanding of faith.

FRIDAY DINNERS AT THE DONOVAN POST The F.J. Donovan American Legion Post, 3210 Gene-see Street, continues their weekly Friday Dinners, serving from 4 to 8 PM. Food service is by the Szara Family. They feature Haddock Fish Fry, Shrimp Dinner, Clam Strip Din-ner, in addition to Burgers, Steak Hoagies and Pierogi din-ner. Take outs are welcome. For more information, call 896-3346. Please join us and support the Veterans in Cheektowaga!

Don’t forget to get your envelopes for our monthly 50/50 split club. Envelopes are available at all entrances of the church. Good Luck!!

JUST A REMINDER

Please inform the rectory when you are moving. If the envelopes are sent to your old address and returned to us, the post office charges us return postage for each pack of envelopes returned. If there is an error in the name on your envelopes, please call the rectory at 892-1746 so we can make corrections.

CHOPIN SINGING SOCIETY The Chopin Singing Society, Buffalo’s premier Polish American choir, is proud and please to announce the presentation of its 118th annual concert on Sunday, October 15th, at 3 PM at St. Stanislaus Church, 123 Townsend Street in Buffalo. We cordially invite you to come and bring a friend, and encourage others to attend. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $10 per person from Chopin members or $12 at the door.. This year’s concert honoree will be Eileen Koteras Elibol, WNED host and television personality for over 28 years. We honor her in recognition of her support and promotion of Polish culture and traditions in WNY and beyond. Eileen serves on the board of the Kosciusko Foundation, WNY Chapter as well as having served on the board of the Permanent chair of Polish Culture at Canisius College. Eileen has been a long time support of the Chopin Singing Society and designed its contemporary logo. The Society looks forward to the return of Dr. Thomas Witakowski as he directs the choir in a concert that will feature a collection of Polish music and song. For further information please call 884-7366.

OUR GIFTS TO GOD

October 1, 2017

Sunday Collection $ 7079.55

Pew Rent $ 1362.03

May God continue to bless you for your generosity!

Vigil Mass Saturday, October 7, 2017— Twenty-Seventh Sunday in

Ordinary Time 4:00 PM Frank and Celia Bonkowski req. by Family Philomena Osika req. by Family 6:00 PM Norbert and Dorothy Jeziorski (Wedding

Anniversary) req. by Marge Kwiatkowski Wagner and Wrona Families req. by Dennis and

Carolyn Wagner Sunday, October 8, 2017—Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary

Time 8:00 AM Theresa Trapper req. by Friend, Jan Grzedzicki Dorothy Zalemski req. by Norman Zalemski 11:00 AM Joseph W. Wanemaker req. by Karen and Jaclyn

Wanemaker Living and Deceased Members of The Holy Name

Society Monday, October 9, 2017—Weekday—Saint Denis, Bishop and

Companions, Martyrs, Saint John Leonardi, Priest

7:00 AM Joseph and Alice Janusz (Wedding Anniversary) req. by Daughters, Karen and Lauren

Herbert and Agnes Roth (Wedding Anniversary) req. by Daughter, Carol

Tuesday, October 10 , 2017—Weekday 7:00 AM Helen Sacha (Estate) Wednesday, October 11, 2017—Weekday– Saint John XXIII,

Pope 7:00 AM John and Eugene Kluss (Estate) Thursday, October 12, 2017—Weekday 7:00 AM Irene Rye (Estate) Friday, October 13, 2017—Weekday 7:00 AM Cecilia Rudzinski (Estate) Saturday, October 14, 2017—Weekday 7:00 AM Scripture Reading/Communion Service Vigil Mass Saturday, October 14, 2017—Twenty–Eighth Sunday in

Ordinary Time 4:00 PM Jane Majka (Birthday) req. by Robert Napierala Celia, Joseph, and Florian Ostach req. by Irene 6:00 PM Dorothy Bartczak (Estate) Clayton DeReu req. by Joan Krempa Sunday, October 15, 2017—Twenty–Eighth Sunday in Ordinary

Time 8:00 AM Edward and Esther Maciejewski (Anniversary) req.

by Maciejewski Family 11:00 AM Jean Palaszewski req. by Lorraine Kurkowiak

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