March 23, 2008Our Lady of Peace Church759-8554
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
Monday, March 246:45 Robert Burns (Becky Burns)
8:30 Marge Vanyo (Barb Tabaczynski)
Tuesday, March 256:45Connie Palumbo (Lew and Trudy Wargo)
8:30Mary Donovan (Helen and Jack Plumly)
Wednesday, March 266:45Walter and Stella Mrozinski (Dulski Family)
8:30 Grandma Hawkins (Jim and Jan Schlabach)
Eucharistic Adoration in Parish Center from 9 am until 5 pm in the parish center
Thursday, March 276:45Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ludwiczak (Elaine & Brad Hess)
8:30Communion Service
Friday, March 286:45Daniel Sculley, Jr. (Cahlstadt Family)
8:30Communion Service
Saturday, March 294:30Irene Scheeler (Al and Mary Ann Burget)
Sunday, March 308:00 Marion Waldmiller (Tessie Kiedrowski)
Divine Mercy Sunday10:00Aunt Adele (Wally and Rita Grabowski)
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
ALTAR SERVERS
March 294:30Ashley Cahalane, Nicholas Louisos, Maria Dickinson
March 308:00Aaron Andzel, Justin Andzel, Tyler Bird
10:00Lauren Wilson, Anna Kubiak, Mason Sebian, Kyle Wilson
LECTORS
March 294:30Albert Shisler
March 308:00Pat Comerford-Haley
10:00Thomas Coseo
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
March 294:30Edward Holmes, Thomas Keller, Lois Meyers, Dianne Oehman, William Provost
March 308:00Craig Carpenter, Lenore Maurer, Denise Brown, Kathy Willy, Patricia Terwilliger, Lew Wargo
10:00Lori Sebian, Mary Jackson, Tish Brinkman, Rita Grabowski, Robert Anderson, M.L. Verdi-Korte, Laura Wind, Ron Andrews
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR...
Tuesday, April 1st at 9:30 amQuilters in Parish Center
Monday, April 7th at 6:30 pmHoly Name meeting in parish center
Tuesday, April 8th at 7:00 pmParish Council in rectory
Monday, April 14th at ?Altar & Rosary Luncheon & Field Trip
COLLECTION DATA FOR MARCH 16, 2008
2008…$7,839
2007…$7,224
2006…$7,135
LET US PRAY FOR THE SICK: Mrs. Finson, Norma Wind, Pina Noonan, Richard Newland, Andrew Hafhimi, Barbara Roff, Marge & Al Meister, Michael Braun, Joseph Huemmer, Chris McAnallen, Megan K., David Smith, Kyle Frankenberger, John Viehmann, Betty Russo, Lucille Zon, Ed Finlan, Joseph, Bob L., Rick Hanes, Pamela Pooley, Bill and Donna Mae Braun, Mary McDonough, Shirley Lukowski, Doc Filarecki, Bud and Mary Kranz, Ginger Feinen, Maria Herman, John Fassel, Calvin Smith, Judy Besch, Alberta Webb, Baby Nathan, Chris Lada, Carli Kubicki, Derek Mertowski, Robert Toland, Paul Sheedy, Msgr. Robert Williamson, Dawn Mozgawa, Jackie Wargala, Dennis Miller, Diana O’Hare, Brian Dux, Fr. Aloysius Siracuse, OFM, Victoria Basher, Ann Graham, Mary Jane Kwitnieski, Phil Fetto, Tom Costello, Jennie, Raymond Rasp, Mark Woody, Cassandra Perry, Kathy Hallock, Alan Herrscher, Sr., Gladys Moran, Pamela Lakin, Marion Kruszynski, Thomas Shanahan and Bill Munschauer
(If you know of anyone who can be taken off of or added to our parish sick list,
please call the rectory.)
PRAY FOR THE DECEASED: James Doyle, Pat Casilio, Sr.
PASTOR’S MESSAGE
Dear Friends,
I pray that you will have a happy and joyous Easter. It is so good to see so many of our old friends and inactive parishioners today. You are such an important part of our parish family; we pray every day for you, our absent brethren, that the love of Jesus will touch your hearts and return you to the practice of your Catholic Faith.
You also may have heard that this year’s Catholic Charities Appeal is now in overtime. The Diocese is about 10% short of the goal. Our Parish is still about $20,000.00 short of our Goal. So if you have not donated yet, it is not too late. You can drop your donation in the regular collection indicating that is it for Catholic Charities or you can mail your donation directly to Catholic Charities at 525 Washington Street, Buffalo, New York 14203. Please indicate that you are a parishioner at Our Lady of Peace in Clarence and we will receive credit for your donation...
There are so many people to thank around here for making the Holy Week Triduum and Easter Celebrations so meaningful, prayerful and beautiful. The choirs had been practicing and planning for weeks and it showed. Trudy Wargo and the traditional choir were here for all the Triduum Liturgies and on Easter Sunday. Our folk choir, under the direction of Ruth Nawotniak, Tom McGinley, and John Brinkman, sounded angelic on Easter Sunday. The Altar Servers did a great job and were very attentive to all the details of the liturgies. Our Parish staff was busy all week helping with decorations, cleaning, and keeping me from getting in their way. Plus doing all the things they do during a normal week.
As your know, these past two years the Northern Erie Vicariate [that includes our parish] has been meeting and discussing what actions we need to take in order to address the shift in the Catholic population and the declining number of priests to staff parishes. Our recommendations were sent to the Commission on The Journey in Faith and Grace. The Commission reviewed our recommendations and made some adjustments. The Commission has sent the following recommendations to Bishop Kmiec for his final decision:
- The following parishes should remain single parishes:
St. Mary’s [Swormville]
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary [Harris Hill]
- Our Lady of Peace in Clarence and St. Teresa’s in Akron should remain single parishes for the time being. They should however, begin to collaborate ministerially in view of the fact that they may need to share a priest sometime in the future.
- St. Augustine’s in Clarence Center and Good Shepherd Church in Pendleton should merge to form one single parish, possibly with a new name but using both church sites. The primary site and pastor’s residence should be in Pendleton.
Bishop Kmiec will make the final decision after reviewing these recommendations. More than likely this will occur sometime in June. So stay tuned!
Have a blessed week,
Fr. Tom
LET US PRAY FOR OUR MEN & WOMEN IN THE ARMED FORCES
ESPECIALLY THOSE SERVING IN IRAQ & AFGHANISTAN
Adrian Ostalski-Navy, VirginiaJoseph Jedrzejek-Army Reserves
Col. Peter R. Baker-IraqPfc. Adam R. Klyczek-Fort Bragg, NC
Pfc. Nick Dulinanka-Army, IraqPfc. Joseph Browning-Army, Iraq
Chief Mstr. Sgt. David Tarnowski-914th, N.F.Col. Mary Wick Baker-Ft. Sill, OK
Geoff Shore-Army, IraqSgt. James Kuss-Army, Iraq
Joe Shore-Army, IraqCol. Lars E. Braun-Iraq
Philip Kader-USMC, IraqA. J. Koss-Army-Iraq
Kimberly Koss-NavyMichele Webster, Staff Sgt.-Iraq
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
The Eucharist is our Risen Lord, where all the power of His Resurrection flows out to all
who come into His Eucharistic Presence, increasing within us His very image and likeness.
Jesus is alive today in the Blessed Sacrament calling us to Himself.
We currently have a need for adorers from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
“Let us sacrifice a little of our time to please our Lord, let us put our faith in him…”
“for nothing is impossible with God”…Luke 1:37.
Please join us for Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm
(please note our new closing time) in the parish center.
(When the Clarence Schools are closed due to weather, there will be NO Adoration)
Do you have a love of music? Are you interested in joining our Choir? We’re looking for choir members to join us at the 4:30 pm Saturday Mass and/or at the 8:00 am Sunday Mass. If you are interested in joining our parish music ministry, please call Trudy Wargo at 759-8181.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2008
If you haven’t already, please consider making a pledge or place your contribution in an envelope marked Catholic Charities Appeal 2008 in the collection. Every dollar counts and helps to ultimately provide numerous outcome-driven programs for more than 160,000 children, adults, families and seniors in need across Western New York. Thank you!
ANNUAL LENTEN COLLECTION FOR NICARAGUA
Our Lenten collection for Nicaragua concludes this weekend. If you would still like to donate, just drop your Lenten collection envelope in the collection basket as soon as possible. To date we have collected $6,550.00.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
Please note that the Liturgy of the Word Ministry during the 10:00 am Mass is for children 7 and 8 years of age. Kindly do not send your child to attend this if they are younger. The teachers involved with this ministry are limited with time before taking them back to church. Many of the children are asking to use the bathroom and then the purpose of this important ministry is not being met.
There is a Pre-K class for 5 year olds that is held downstairs in the parish center during the 10:00 Mass. Hopefully this will be of help to you if you wish.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Sister Barbara Ann
OLP HOME & TOOL RAFFLE
Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 6:00-10:00 pm in the parish center
Tickets are available for only a $20 per person donation and include your admission and all you can eat and drink (Chili, Roast Beef Sandwiches, Soda & Beer). Your ticket also makes you eligible to win all the major prizes below. If every family buys or sells one Home & Tool Raffle ticket, we’d sell them all! All New-Sell/Buy 10 Tool Raffle tickets and receive 1 ticket free! Tickets are for sale after all the weekend Masses in the Narthex and in the rectory office Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.
This is our BIGGEST fundraiser every year! All proceeds benefit our Building Fund.
Major Prizes Include:
Beam Central Vacuum System, Sony Handicam DCR-DVD, Kitchen Aide 5 Quart Mixer, Craftsman 3-piece Cabinet & Chest, Craftsman 262 piece Mech. Tool Set, American Tourister 7 piece Luggage Set, Delphi NAV-200 System (GPS), Sears $250 Gift Card, Craftsman 10” Table Saw, Mizerak 7 foot Pool Table, Craftsman 10” Sliding Miter Saw, Kitchen Aide 4.5 Quart Mixer, Craftsman Leaf blower, Craftsman 5 gallon-1 HP Air Compressor, Craftsman 19.2V 4 Tool Set, Craftsman 5 Drawer Tool Center, Craftsman 4 Ton Floor Jack, Craftsman 154 piece Mech. Tool Set, Craftsman 10” Compound Miter Saw, Craftsman 7 piece MET. Ratcheting Wrench Set
We are also accepting donations of Theme Baskets to be auctioned off.
If you would like to donate a completed theme basket, you can drop it off in the narthex or
in the rectory weekdays from 9 am until 4 pm.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Vegas Night and A Night at the Races-St. Mary’s School in Swormville, is holding a Vegas Night and Night at the Races on Friday, March 28th at 7:00 pm. Admission is only $5 per person and includes beer, wine, pop and snacks. You can also bring your own snacks. In addition to Black Jack, the Big Wheel and Bell Jar Tickets, you can enjoy an exciting and fun filled night with horse racing on the big screen TV. No experience is necessary and everything will be explained. Create even more fun by purchasing your own horse for $10. The owners of the winning horses collect big prizes. You need not be present to win and you don’t have to buy a horse to join in the fun. There will be raffles held throughout the night. To order tickets, buy a horse, reserve a table or for more information, contact Rosanne at 688-8570 or Amy at 741-7067.
Teen/Parent Workshop-Has your family felt the pain of separation/divorce? Are you a high school teen or parent whose relationship is strained due to this situation? The Diocesan Office of Family Life Ministries, DivorceLINK, and St. Gregory’s Parish invite you to a Teen/Parent Workshop on Saturday, April 5, 2008 in St. Gregory’s Parish Gathering Room. We will explore how the Church and our faith can be there for us in these difficult experiences. Our presenters will offer communication and dialogue skills for families, including ways to bring healing within relationships. The keynote speaker is Rev. Joseph Gatto. Registration and refreshments begin at 9:30 am and the workshop concludes at approximately 12:30 pm. There is no charge. For further information or to RSVP by April 1st, call Eileen Warner at 688-5678 ext. 313.
Rebecca Korte, a 10th grader at Clarence High School and Confirmation student here at OLP, is going to go “Bald for Bucks” this April 4th. She is raising money for cancer research at Roswell Park. Her father, Dale, is going to join her, making them the first father/daughter team at the high school to do this together. Please help support them by calling at home at 759-1116 or seeing her here at church to make any donation you can. Thank you.
EASTER FLOWER OFFERING
In Memory of….
Charvella & Morette FamiliesViehmann & Sullivan FamiliesDr. Richard Towne
And Deceased Family MembersSchmidle & Britt FamiliesRachel Jankowski
(Mrs. Cecelia Morette)(M/M Arthur Schmidle)Donald Sterner, Sr.
Marion Jakobowski
(M/M Gregory Towne)
Harold & Alice SuttonKathleen Florian (Clark)Joe & Mary Logan
James SuttonViola Statler, Joseph StatlerAgnes Logan
Elmer SuttonViola ClarkFranklin David, Dennis David
(Mr. John Sutton)(M/M Ronald Clark)(M/M Daniel David)
Clemence CovellHoward CarpenterRussell Sambuchi
Sylvester DiegelmanBee CarpenterJames & Lottie Blacha
Freda DiegelmanTed RutkowskiHarry & Sally Sambuchi
Jack CovellAlice RutkowskiArthur & Theresa Sambuchi
(M/M Bernard Diegelman)(M/M Craig Carpenter)(M/M Arthur Sambuchi)
George & Joanne KobelJames V. AntonicelliGeorge King
Wagner & Galley FamiliesAntonicelli FamilyCelia King
Kobel & Tracy FamiliesLehde, Schlund, &Irma Ivancic
MaryAnn BarnesRadicci FamiliesValentin Ivancic
(M/M John C. Wagner)(M/M Vincent Antonicelli)(M/M Raymond King)
Walter & Anna Grabowski, Sr.All the deceased members ofDeceased Mem. of Sindoni Fam.
Joseph & Eleanor GrabowskiJacque & Marilyn Georger FamilyDeceased Mem. Wm. Hess Fam.
John GrabowskiIn Loving Memory of all belovedDeceased Mem. Salvatore Tripp Fam.
Bruce Andersonfriends and those who touch ourCarol Denning
Steven Gaylives with Love in any way.(M/M Anthony Sindoni)
(M/M Walter Grabowski)(The Georger’s)
Vito Stella & Mary StellaLiving & Deceased Members ofDeceased Members of the
Concetta Lucca & Salvatore LuccaDavid & Rosemarie Byers FamilyMahaney Family
(Mrs. Cruciana Stella)(M/M David Byers)(Mr. Charles Mahaney)
Robert DrumVincent, Veronica & GusHartmann & Zanner Families
(Mary Lou Drum)(Maureen McEwan)(M/M Robert Hartmann)
Eli, Dan & NormJohn & Charlotte KwiatkowskiMr. & Mrs. Ed. Rider, Sr.
Kenny & MichaelJim & Ellen ParkesMr & Mrs. Wm. Bowhers
(Eleanor Gilbert)(M/M James Parkes)(M/M Edwin Rider)
Cahlstadt FamilySchaefer FamilyHarry R. Hormell
Sculley FamilyWolak FamilyR. Roberts & Joan Brinkman
(Mrs. Joan Cahlstadt)(M/M Paul Schaefer)(M/M John Brinkman)
Living & Deceased MembersArthur WisniewskiLavina & Charles Burkhardt
Of Huebsch & Chmielewski Fam.Lorraine MaciejewskiDonald, Mae & Ed Bleistein
Those serving in Armed ForcesEugene AndrzejewskiJean & Roy Detwiler
(M/M Rudolph Chmielewski)Alice WisniewskiNora Hy
(Mrs. Mildred Wisniewski)Joe & Francis Weekerrners
(M/M James M. Burkhardt)
David Wilcox, Sr.Jim O’BrienDavid E. Wilcox, Sr.
(Mrs. Jane Bzibziak)(Mrs. Joan O’Brien)(Mrs. Joan Wilcox)
Deceased Members of theMichael V. ComerfordStrauch Family
Gutillo & Cramer FamiliesJack & Eva HaleyDepowski Family
(M/M James Gutillo)(M/M Thomas Haley)(M/M Louis Depowski)
Raymond C. DeTine, Sr.Eugene & Norine AltenburgMr. & Mrs. Roman Pavlock
Payen FamilyGerard & Elizabeth HartMr. Richard Pastecki
(Mrs. Yvonne DeTini)(Ronald & Alyce Altenburg)(M/M Brian Pavlock)
Living & Deceased MembersMr. I Mrs. Salvatore TripiMom & Dad
Of the Anderson & Sheedy FamiliesJoseph KroneissMr. & Mrs. T. Jaworski
(M/M Robert C. Anderson)(M/M Dennia Kroneiss)Special Intention
(Ms. Rita Ciesielski)
Herman SchleichWalter JohnsonKenneth Cassel
Kaiser FamilyElizabeth JohnsonRita Wetzler
Troutman FamilyWilliam O’KeefeMarietta Cassel
(M/M William Troutman)Marie O’KeefeRonald Cassel
(M/M Robert Johnson)(M/M Joseph Cirillo)
Dick BlemelMr. & Mrs. Dale KorteMr. & Mrs. Edward Heim
Tami BlemelMr. & Mrs. Michael BienkoMr. & Mrs. Giuseppe Maggio
Kubiszyn FamilyMr. & Mrs. Edward StasiakMr. & Mrs. Richard Zulewski
Blemel FamilyMr. & Mrs. Ronald HagelbergerMiss Helen Kowalski
(D. Blemel)
Mr. & Mrs. Dennia E. McCarthyMr. & Mrs. Peter BlackMr. & Mrs. Timothy Geiger
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin ReddienMrs. Jennifer GaikMr. & Mrs. Lewis Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Mark MorganteMr. & Mrs. Donald GormanMr. & Mrs. Bryan Schafer
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard KiefferMr. & Mrs. Robert DuveMr. & Mrs. Brian White
Mr. & Mrs. Herman BrantMr. & Mrs. John MangioneMr. & Mrs. Joseph Lacopa
Mr. Stephen AntonicelliMr. & Mrs. Daniel T. KellyMr. & Mrs. Edward Kuss
Mr. & Mrs. Randall SchaeferMr. & Mrs. Ronald WalkowiakMs. Eleanor Radka
Mrs. Kim WhelanMiss Elizabeth KolberMr. & Mrs. Edward Warmus
Mr. & Mrs. Charles MollMr. & Mrs. James SkuraMr. & Mrs. Frank B. Rivett
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Slawinski