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Our Lady of Charity Parish260 Okell • 1901 South Park
Buffalo, NY 14220(716) 822-5962 • OurLadyOfCharityParish.com
WITHOUT SEEING YOU WE BELIEVE
The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23/24, 2021
‘Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!’ (Mark 10:47)
You’ve really gotta hand it to Bartimaeus, the blind man in this weekend’s Gospel reading.
Here is a guy that knows exactly what he wanted, was determined to get it, and knew
just how to make it happen: Jesus. And while the miracle of his sight being restored is surely a signifi cant event, there’s also a very important element of the narrative that is often overlooked:
Bartimaeus calling out to Jesus as “Son of David.”
The title ‘Son of David’ meant that someone was the Jewish Messiah, or Christ. Believe it or not,
besides Peter’s very private confession to Jesus,
Bartimaeus is the fi rst person to publicly acknowledge Jesus as the Christ.
Jesus was always called ‘rabbi’ or ‘teacher,’ whereas this guy is proudly proclaiming, “You are GOD!” And best of all, when people are telling him to be quiet, he yells it out again
even louder. That level of faith in someone you can’t even see is pretty remarkable.
So when we look at our own lives, are we a Bartimaeus or a silencer? Do we proudly
proclaim our faith in Christ to those we come across or do we quietly blend in with the
crowd? Do we live with Christian values as followers of Jesus or do we do what’s
comfortable? Going forward, let’s open our eyes (and hearts) to the Lord .
Renewal Leaders Needed!“Here I am, Lord! It is I, Lord!”
Renewing the Diocese of Buffalo requires skilled leaders to move the Renewal Initiative forward. Now is the time for parishioners who have the needed skills and talents to demonstrate their discipleship
by offering their time and talents.
The Renewal needs: • Faith Filled People • People who want to share their love of Jesus • Project Managers • People with Organizational skills• IT experts • People with strong Communication skills• Leaders/Managers • Facilitators/Teachers
So, if you have a:• Passion for the church
• Few hours a week to give God and His people• Desire to participate in the renewal of our Diocese
Please send a note describing your qualifications to: [email protected] - or mail to:
Office of Renewal 795 Main St.
Buffalo, NY 14203
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From Fr. Steve...
From the Diocese...
Dear Family,We encounter Bartimaeus in our Gospel reading today. This is the very familiar story of the blind man who seeks an encounter with Jesus in order to be able to see. It is an incredible story of faith and perseverance. He was not going to be deterred by the people who were telling him to be quiet. What is interesting is that these people were probably quite aware of Bartimaeus’ situation. Many had probably given alms to him at some point. Since they were following Jesus, they obviously knew of His powers to heal. Yet they couldn’t ‘see’ past their own desire to be in the presence of Jesus in order to ‘see’ Bartimaeus’ need for healing. Their blindness kept them from offering assistance to one who really needed help. This is a form of spiritual blindness from which most of us need healing. Do we have the faith of Bartimaeus to call out to Jesus in our greatest need or do we try to handle it all by ourself? Do we not ‘see’ our need for the healing touch of Jesus in our life? Do we ignore those who are most in need of our prayers and assistance when they are crying out for help or do we bring them the love and mercy of Jesus? We may not be physically blind but we may sometimes be spiritually blind and it is then that we need to call out to Jesus for healing that will prepare us for eternal life with God in heaven!
Praised Be Jesus Christ…Now and Forever!!!!
Father Steve
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Our Lady of Charity Parish
Save the Dates• All Souls’ Requiem •
Tuesday, November 2nd, 7:00pm - Holy Family SiteAll are invited to a very special Choir Mass to remember all we have sadly lost in the previous year. If
you have a loved one you would like added to the Necrology reading, please call the parish office.
• Thanksgiving Day Mass • Thursday, November 25th, 9:00am - Holy Family Site
Give thanks as a South Buffalo community and receive homemade blessed bread.
Sunday, October 24th
St. Ambrose Site Take-Out Roast Beef Dinner, 1:00pm, Parish Center
Monday, October 25th Holy Family Site Confirmation Class Grades 9-10, 6:00pm, HallSt. Ambrose Site Yoga, 6:00pm, Parish Center
Tuesday, October 26th
Holy Family Site Cub Scouts, 6:00pm St. Ambrose Site Finance Council, 7:00pm, Conference Room
Wednesday, October 27th Holy Family Site Choir Rehearsal, 7:00pm, Church
Thursday, October 28th Holy Family Site Yoga, 6:00pm, HallSt. Ambrose Site Boy Scouts Troup 256, 6:00pm, Parish Center
Friday, October 29th
Holy Family Site Wedding, 2:00pm, Church Community Dinner, 4:30pm, Hall
Saturday, October 30th St. Ambrose Site Confessions, 3:15pm, Church Trunk or Treat, 5:30pm - 6:45pm, Parking Lot
Weekly CollectionsWeekend of October 16th & 17th
Collection: $5,012.00Renovation: $190.00
Hurricane Ida: $549.00(-$2,094.25 from previous week)
Thank you for financially supporting Our Lady of Charity Parish as we enter into
the heating season!
Special Collections THIS Sunday, October 23/24
Mission SundayThank you in advance for your generosity!
What’s Happening?
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Msgr. Baker #1043 are sponsoring a Roast Beef dinner THIS
Sunday, Oct. 24th from 1-4 at the Parish Center of Our Lady of Charity Parish (St. Ambrose site) located at 260 Okell Street in South Buffalo. Dinners will consist of a roast beef sandwich on a roll, German potato salad,
chef salad and a cookie. Cost is $12.00 at the door.
Disciples Stay Active
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Faith Formation Schedule
October 25th, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, St. Ambrose SiteConfirmation Class Grades 9 & 10
November 8th, 6:30pm - 7:45pm, Holy Family HallFaith Formation Grades 1-8
November 15th, 6:00pm, St. Ambrose SiteSacramental Registration (First Penance & First
Eucharist)
November 22nd, 6:30pm - 7:45pm, Holy Family HallFaith Formation Grades 1-8
Some Good News...Retired priests in the area have come forward and
offered to assist in weekend Masses in our area. So for the time being, the weekend Mass schedule will
NOT be changing on November 28th (as was previously announced).
Sacramental Registration Registration for the Sacraments of First
Reconciliation and First Eucharist will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 6:00pm at the
St. Ambrose worship site. Please note that even if your child is attending Catholic School,
Sacramental Preparation classes are required. Any questions, please leave a message at the
Parish Office. (822-5962).
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Our Lady of Charity Parish
Weekend Mass ScheduleSaturday
4:00pm (St. Ambrose Site)Sunday
8:30am (Holy Family Site)10:00am (St. Ambrose Site)11:30am (Holy Family Site)
Office HoursMonday - Thursday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
(Office will be closed 12:00pm - 12:30pm for lunch)Friday, closed
(716) 822-5962Please consider remembering our parish
community in your will.
Administrative AssistantDiana Deck
Sacramental PreparationMaureen Brown
Kathleen Mulqueen
Weekend/Weekday HelpFr. Sam Giangreco, Jr.Fr. Robert (Bob) Hora
Prayer Link768-4022823-2067
PastorFr. Steve [email protected]
DeaconsDeacon Tim Maloney
Deacon Steve Schumer
Business ManagerElaine Williams
Director of Music & WorshipBrian Meyer
Trunk or TreatOur Lady of Charity and NDA are hosting a Trunk or
Treat Event!When: Saturday, October 30th
Time: 4:00pm. Kids can wear costumes (nothing too gruesome please) to 4:00pm Mass and you can decorate your cars after Mass OR arrive in the Okell Parking Lot no later than 5:15pm to decorate your cars. Event begins at 5:30 and ends promptly at
6:45pm Place: 260 Okell Street - St. Ambrose Site Parking
LotWho Can Participate: Anyone
Be Prepared to: Bring at least 500 pieces of WRAPPED candy to hand out from your trunk. NDA teachers who attend will also bring candy to hand
out. Thank you to the Olmstead Island Block Club who
will be at the event providing cider and donut holes!
Parish Staff
Music Ministry Interested in joining our adult choir? They are currently getting ready for Advent and Christ-
mas. New members are always welcome, and no experience is neccessary. Please contact Brian
at [email protected] or by calling the Parish Office (822-5962)
Community DinnersIf you are interested or would like some more information
please contact the parish office at 822-5962 or Mary Anne at 822-1837. Thank you!
Sponsors for the coming weeks include: October 29: Liturgy CommitteeNovember 5: MAK & FriendsNovember 12: Cub ScoutsNovember 19: Girl Scouts
November 26: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Disciples Stay in the Know
Thank You!Thank you to all angels at OLCP for their
donations to the ‘Sleep In Heavenely Sleep’ collection of October 10/11. In total, 14 comforters (6 of which included sheet sets), 12 pillows, 3 pillow protectors, an additional sheet set, and 13 mattress
covers. Due to your generosity, children in our Buffalo area will be able to snuggle in their new bunk beds
donated by this national non-profit. Sleep in heavenly peace.
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The 30th Sunday in Ordinary TimeFirst Reading JER 31:7-9
Thus says the LORD: Shout with joy for Jacob, exult at the head of the nations; proclaim your praise and say: The LORD has delivered his people, the remnant of Israel. Behold, I will bring them back
from the land of the north; I will gather them from the ends of the world, with the blind and the lame in their midst, the mothers and those with child; they shall return as an immense throng. They
departed in tears, but I will console them and guide them; I will lead them to brooks of water, on a level road, so that none shall stumble. For I am a father to Israel. Ephraim is my first-born.
The word of the Lord. R/. Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm PS 126: 1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 R/. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion, we were like men dreaming.Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with rejoicing. R/.
Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad indeed. R/.
Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like the torrents in the southern desert.Those that sow in tears shall reap rejoicing. R/.
Although they go forth weeping, carrying the seed to be sown,They shall come back rejoicing, carrying their sheaves. R/.
Second Reading HEB 5:1-6Brothers and sisters: Every high priest is taken from among men and made their representative
before God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal patiently with the ignorant and erring, for he himself is beset by weakness and so, for this reason, must make sin offerings for
himself as well as for the people. No one takes this honor upon himself but only when called by God, just as Aaron was. In the same way, it was not Christ who glorified himself in becoming high priest, but rather the one who said to him: You are my son: this day I have begotten you; just as he says in
another place: You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.The word of the Lord. R/. Thanks be to God.
Gospel MK 10:46-52 As Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the
son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging. On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” And many rebuked him, telling him to be
silent. But he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me.” Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you.” He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Jesus said to him in reply, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied to him, “Master, I want to see.” Jesus told him, “Go
your way; your faith has saved you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way.The Gospel of the Lord. R/. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
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Please Pray For Our Sick“Master, the one you love is ill.” (John 11:1-2)
Edna Albert, Irene Andrzejewski, Irene Barrett, Louise Beamish, Teresa Beamish, Lillian Beyers, Ann
Alvira-Buchnowski, Patricia Cajak, Maureen Canney, Cheryl Clontz, Patricia Colern, Caroline Dominesey,
Dottie Eberle, MaryAnn Forsyth, Vara Jones, Linda Kurcz, Madisyn Ledder, Janet Murray, Karen O’Neill, Mary Pilon, Maryann Rigby, Sandy Riley, Jane Rozek, Mary Sands,
June Stebbins, Ruth WhiteDaniel Barry, Michael Beyers, Leon Bolick, Owen Chase,
Eric Crawford, Vincent Crawford, Frank Czapezyk, Francis Davis, Larry Deskiewicz, Richard Dinnocenzo,
Paul Fitzpatrick Sr., Jason Florea, Eric G., Jacob Heberling, Emmett Jakubowski, Rob Karr, Pat Kuhn,
Andrew Kuper,Robert Maggio, George Rodriguez, Josean Rodriguez, The family of Coach Frank Rossi, Jeremiah Smith, Jim Sweeney, Tom Walsh, Christopher Zuercher
Please Pray For Our DeadLet us remember all those who have gone before us:+Mary Adams. May she rest in the peace of Christ.
Sanctuary Lamps St. Ambrose Site (October 24 - 30)
Sr. Sally Walz (Birth. Rem., req. by her family)
Banns of MarriageMarykathryn Sumbrum & Michael O’Connor will be
married at the Holy Family Site on Friday, October 29th.
Marissa Ann Miniri & Samuel David Hakim will be married at the Holy Family Site on Friday,
November 12th.Please hold these couples in prayer as they prepare
for the Sacrament of Matrimony.
All Souls’ MassTuesday, Nov. 2nd, 7:00pm - Holy Family Site
All are invited to a very special Choir Mass to remember all we have lost in the previous year. If you have a loved one you would like added to the Necrology reading, please call the parish office.
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Mass Intentions Sat./Sun., Oct. 23/24 - 30th Sun. in Ord. Time
SA • 4:00pm Bill McNierney (req. by the OLCP Seniors)HF • 8:30am Joe, Maureen, Okie, & Kevin O’Connor (req. by family)SA • 10:00am Mary Pinker (req. by Donna Jeffers)HF • 11:30am Joseph G. Hynes (Anniv. Rem., req. by his brothers & sisters)
Mon., Oct. 25 - Weekday in Ordinary TimeSA • 8:00am - People of the Parish (req. by Fr. Steve)
Tues., Oct. 26 - Weekday in Ordinary Time SA • 8:00am - Sr. Mary Priscilla Faltisco (req. by Cathy Geary)
Wed., Oct. 27 - Weekday in Ordinary Time SA • 8:00am - Thomas J. Lynch (req. by the Jordan Family)
Thurs., Oct. 28 - SS. Simon & Jude, ApostlesSA • 8:00am - Ann Evans Driscoll (60th Wedding Anniversary, req. by Jack Driscoll)
Fri., Oct. 29 - Weekday in Ordinary TimeSA • 8:00am - Favor Received (req. by Priscilla Szczepankiewicz)
Sat./Sun., Oct. 30/31 - 31st Sun. in Ord. TimeSA • 4:00pm William Nash (req. by his family)HF • 8:30am Nasif Mesanovic (req. by his family)SA • 10:00am Suzanne Melligan (78th Birth. Rem., req. by her husband)HF • 11:30am Lawrence Main (req. by Donna Dojka)
ConfessionsEvery Saturday (St. Ambrose Site)
3:15pm - 3:45pm(Or by request. Call the Parish Office at 822-5962)
Disciples Pray Together
The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time+ Order of Mass +
• Processional: We Walk By Faith (#680)• Gloria: Mass of Creation (#193) • Readings and Responsorial Psalm: #1180• Offertory: Eye Has Not Seen (#728)• Mass Parts: Mass of Creation (#198, #199, #202)• Communion: Without Seeing You (#922)• Recessional: Open My Eyes, Lord (#651)
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